the muse magazine - edition 026 - february 2013 · the light? insights into global skin lightener...

musethePINELANDS COMMUNITY MAGAZINE

issue 26 | February 2013

YOUR GUIDE TO lOcal NEWS, EVENTS, PEOPlE & PlacES

FREE!

www.pinelandsdirectory.co.za

By Heleen Meyer

SWEETcORN FRITTERS

FOOD

JOhaNNWIlkINSONaNDEVaN WRENSchChampion ice skaters

PinelanDers

travellers

aDDO ElEPhaNT NaTIONal PaRk

BEDS FROM HOMEBED AND MATTRESS SPECIALIST

Interchange Somerset WestBuilders Warehouse Interchange

• 021 851 2421• 021 852 9056

PINELANDS SHOWROOM021 532 2010Unit G7B, Sunrise ParkSunrise CirclePrestige DriveNdabeni / Pinelands

[email protected] stock offer, T’s & C’s apply

MATTRESS PROTECTORS• 100% waterproof and breathable• Dust mite and allergy protection• Gives a healthier mattress life

Single3-Quarter

DoubleQueen

King

• R320• R350• R400• R450• R550

BUNK BEDS foam mattresses from R550 each

Kimleigh • R2699 HLC • R2899

ADJUSTABLE BEDS• Imported German remote adjustable beds and mattresses• Custom made frames and designs• Sizes: Single, Queen or King• Call or email for pricing or details

CELEBRITY SLEEPBonnel Spring. Medium firm feel.Ideal for kids or spare room.Max 85kg pp

BED AND MATTRESS SALE • UP TO 50% OFF !!!

CLOUD NINE CLASSICHOTELIER ORTHOPAEDICBonnel Spring medium firm feel.Aloe Vera finish. Main bedroom. Max 110 kg pp.

POCKET SPRING COLLECTIONAvailable in firm, medium or plush feel. Individual pocket springs for correct body contour. Max 140kg pp.

CLOUD NINE ON SALEAll Cloud Nine beds on sale including• 1 free latex pillow with single or three quarter beds (value R150)• 2 free latex pillows with double, queen or king beds (value R300)• FREE DELIVERY IN PINELANDS

10 YRWTY

15 YRWTY

20 YRWTY

SOLID WOOD BEDS & PEDESTALS

SINGLE BEDSETWAS R1799

NOW R1499

DOUBLE BEDSETWAS R2199NOW R1799

DOUBLE or QUEENWAS R3799

NOW R2799

KING BEDSETWAS R4999NOW R3999

DOUBLE or QUEENWAS R5999

NOW R4999

KING BEDSETWAS R7499NOW R6999

DOUBLE BEDSET

NOW R3999

QUEEN BEDSET

NOW R4399

INCLUDES: Two free latex pillowsand free delivery inPinelands

BedsFromHome.indd 1 24/01/2013 6:16 PM

February 2013 | the muse | 1www.pinelandsdirectory.co.za

EditorMax Schutte

Photographer and writer Glynnis Schutte

Regular contributorscarol Booth of cannons creek Independent School,heleen Meyer freelance food consultantSue Torr of crue consulting

All contributions, photographs and text, submitted to The Muse Magazine can be sent to [email protected]. The Muse reserves the right to make

alterations to submitted contributions.

welcOme

If, in the early evening or later, you hear a soft `hoooo-hoooo’, this will almost certainly be a Spotted Eagle Owl. There are a few pairs resident in Pinelands and are rarely seen unless you know exactly where they sleep during the day.At night they patrol on silent wings along the canal and sports playing fields or larger gardens. They are searching for food in the form of live rats and mice which are attracted to our area to scavenge from our rubbish. They breed during our winter and use old and abandoned Pied Crow’s nests in the larger pine trees.Text by Ian Sinclair co-author of Cape Peninsula Birdlife by Roy Siegfried & Ian Sinclair.

BIRDS IN PINElaNDS

Photo Credits:© Aninn | Stock Free Images & Dreamstime Stock Photos© Gloffs | Stock Free Images & Dreamstime Stock Photos

contact Us tel • 021 531 3324cell • 073 644 1288email • [email protected] • The Muse, 12 Rhone, Pinelands, 7450

We have ideas for features, but we also invite you to send us your suggestions, or even contribute an article or news. Email us [email protected]

IT TAKES PERSISTENCE TO SUCCEEDWHILE ADVERSITY BUILDS EXCELLENCELooking at the life stories of many self-made millionaires like Richard Branson, Steve Jobs and a host of others, a common theme is that they all had some failures and dead-ends on their journey. What brought them success was belief in their ideals and stubborn persistence in making them real. They were able to pick themselves up, find another angle to try and carry on with renewed enthusiasm.

People today are faced with far more competition in their business and everyday lives than ever before. This makes for a hard and bruising daily routine to just keep afloat, never mind getting ahead. With goods and skills moving so easily and quickly around the world, you can't just be the best in your town or country — you have to match the best the world has to offer. Tough as that may be, it is what builds excellence, and very quickly. I'm not saying that I enjoy this state of affairs — life really was more sedate and gentle before the world arrived on our doorsteps.

Perhaps like successful entrepreneurs we just need to have a firm belief in an ideal and the persistence to follow it, becoming the best in our field simply for the love of it, and see adversity and competiton as the next bar to clear on that journey.

We wish you a successful, fulfilling 2013 with enough joy and friendship to keep you going!

Enjoy the issue!Max Schutte

Spotted Eagle Owl

Greg Roberts of Pinelands sent us the image above of a Spotted Eagle Owl which he saw outside their kitchen in early January. Greg was able to get within 2 meters of the Owl before it flew away.

CURVES COMPLETE: THE WHOLE SOLUTIONTHAT MAKES BURNING FAT AS EASY AS 1, 2, 3.1. EXERCISEThe Curves 30 minCircuit supercharges fat loss for women.

2. MEAL PLANNew, customised meal plans to cookat home or eat out.

3. COACHINGYour Coach reviews your success andplans each week.

Increases metabolismBurns more fat than diet aloneProtects muscle and bone densityScientifically tested

Curves Pinelands021 531 111437 Millside ParkMorningside RdNdabeni

www.curvesafrica.com @curves_sawww.facebook.com/curvessouthafrica

Curves.indd 1 23/01/2013 3:58 PM

www.pinelandsdirectory.co.za February 2013 | the muse | 2

SEND uS your EVENTS! Email [email protected] content for the March 2013 edition by 15 February 2013.

2,9,16 FebruarycaREERS ExPO aT PINElaNDS lIBRaRY Pinelands Library is offering an opportunity for High School learners to find out more. Have a one−on−one chat with professionals in diverse fields of work.Programmes at the Library. Call 021 531 4658 6 & 13 FebruaryScIENcE OUT lOUD Popular science talks at the Cape Town Science Centre 5:30pm.6 FEB: Is Africa in the Dark About Seeing the Light? Insights into global skin lightener use — Dr Lester M. Davids.13 FEB: Secrets of the Alchemists — a behind the scenes tour of what really happens at the Paralympic games —Prof Wayne Derman. Call 021 300 3200.

14 FebruaryBlOOD DONOR clINIcWestern Province Blood Transfusion Service clinic at St Stephen's Church Hall, Central Square from 3pm to 7:15pm.Call 021 507 6300 or [email protected].

26 FebruarycaNNONS cREEk FUN RUNEveryone is welcome to join this annual running event for toddlers through to great-grannies. The emphasis is on fun with medals for all and prizes from sponsors for the group winners. Enjoy pancakes and braai afterwards. Entrance fees from R30 to R40 for late entries. Call 021 531 5011 to book.

27 FebruaryPINElaNDS STaMP cIRclEThe monthly meeting will be on 27 February 2013 at 7:15pm in the Activities Hall of the Pinelands Library. Members will be displaying exhibits on Antarctica and India. Visitors and those interested in stamp collecting are most welcome. Call John 021 531 1954 or David 021 531 4015.

1 MarchSaVE YOURSElF SOME cOOkING!!Pinelands Congregational Church, Nerine Avenue, will be selling take away suppers from 5pm to 7pm. Be tempted by Curry and Rice (ready to eat and frozen), lasagne, bobotie, hamburgers, and fruit salad. All meals R25 or less. Call Helen 021 531 3540.

MarchcaNNONS cREEk OPEN DaYS1 MaR: Primary School — Open Day2 MaR: High School — Open Day

31 MarchJazz IN ThE PaRk FUNDRaISEREntertainment by Amanda Tiffin and friends from 2:30pm − 5.30pm at Maynardville Open Air Theatre. Proceeds go to the WCRC Health and Wellness Centre for Persons with Physical Disabilities. Tickets via Computicket. Free entrance to children under 12. Chairs, gazebos and umbrellas are erected for shade and seating. Light refreshments on sale at kiosk. Own picnic baskets welcome. Call Alta on 082 603 8261.

events

coMMunity calENDaR

Property Talkwith Johan Meyer

Pinelands

What a start to 2013…

Suite SF09, 2nd Floor,Howard Centre, PinelandsTel: 021 531 [email protected] seeff.com

FEATURED PROPERTY

SPACIOUS & VERSATILE HOME *R2.295mWEB REF 282258 Bedrooms 6 Bathrooms 3 Perfect for dual living. Situated on a corner stand and within walking distance to Howard Centre and the Green School. Excellent flow - French doors leading off open plan dining room. The main bedroom and private TV lounge/study has doors leading to a sunfilled patio and front garden. Spacious fitted open plan kitchen with separate roofed laundry area. Flatlet & outside guest suite. Erf size: 1016 sqm.Contact: Herman 082 373 5700 or Barry 072 740 0756

Hawthorne *R1.695m

If the activity level is anything to go by then the buyers have decided that this is going to be the year to get into the property market.Until October last year there was very little excitement, then suddenly the floodgates seemed to open. We sold five properties in November and three in December… and it has not let up since then. After a well-earned break over the festive season we got back to the office in January with our e-mail boxes full of

enquiries. In the first few days we have serviced in excess of 60 enquiries from enthusiastic buyers (not all qualified) who wanted to view our properties.It did not end there. It seemed as if the sellers also decided that 2013 was going to be the year in which they get their finances in order. With the cost of maintenance and increases in water and electricity charges, many are opting for smaller accommodation or alternative investments. There were also those who wanted to upgrade, looking for a different lifestyle. In the first week we have done six valuations, taken on four new mandates and are busy with four offers on homes that are realistically priced.There is definitely an increase in the number of first time buyers — amongst them doctors, teachers and accountants. Pinelands has always been popular with professional people because of its proximity to the University, hospitals, schools and airport. These stats are borne out by our mortgage originator Ooba, who has just reported that 52.7% of all loan applications are from first time buyers who are expected to drive a modest house price increase in 2013.We believe that this buyer’s market will persist in 2013 and we advise that potential buyers should ensure that they have the ability to access a deposit as the banks continue to fine tune credit policies with 100% loans a thing of the past.

Stratford Way *R2.345m

*asking price

Norfolk Close *R725 000

SA’s preferred home of more than33 000 properties for sale and rent

Seemeeu *R1.200m

RecentSales

Considering moving? Would you like to know what your home is worth? Please contact us on 021 531 7507 or e-mail me on [email protected].

Coniston Way *R1.950m

Acacia Way *R2.695m

NEW

REL

EASE

Chelsea Close *R795 000

Riverplace Mews *R920 000

NEW

REL

EASE

NEW

REL

EASE

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

Serpentine *R3.495m

Seeff-M1.indd 1 19/01/2013 4:10 PM

www.pinelandsdirectory.co.za February 2013 | the muse | 4F04, First Floor, Howard Centre, PinelandsCall: 021 531 7010 • 021 531 1490Email: [email protected]

Full colour digital print bureau and litho shop

We look forward to sharing many more experiences in the years to come. Together with you all, we have had the privilege of sharing your joy, happiness, love and sorrow.Many have grown up and started their own families and many wonderful people have passed. This journey of young school children moving into ‘varsity and on to adulthood,

often coming to show us their babies and share their stories with us, has been a constant source of pleasure for us.A genuine thank you all for sharing your lives with us. We wish you and your loved ones a blessed and happy 2013 — may it be an awesome year for every one of you.Regards and best wishes from the whole team at Rozprint.

This Valentine’s Day, we at Rozprint would like to express our sincere thanks for the continued support received from all our fantastic clients and friends, many of whom have become like family to us over the past 34 years.A Heartfelt

Thank You

1979 to 2013

Rozprint.indd 1 24/01/2013 5:55 PM

cOmmunity news

From left: Rachelle La Grange (head girl), Mr Jeremy Gibbon (principal) and David Leach (ead boy). Interestingly the head prefects and the principal are previous pupils of Pinehurst Junior School.

PINElaNDS hIGh 2013 hEaD PREFEcTS

Pinelands High School is very pleased with the 2012 matric results. 181 Students passed and 139 achieved Bachelor passes, and 129 subject A's. The 2012 School Dux, Danielle Shay, received seven distinctions. Other top achievers were Daniel Mabuggwe and Stephanie Thomas, who each received six subject distinctions.

PINElaNDS hIGh SchOOl cONGRaTUlaTES ThE MaTRIcS

Danielle Shay seven distinctions

Stephanie Thomassix distinctions

Daniel Mabuggwesix distinctions

kEaTON SaUNDERS hEaD BOY RONDEBOSch BOYS’ hIGh SchOOl — 2013Keaton Saunders and Stefano De Gouveia, were elected as Head Prefect and Deputy Head Prefect, respectively, of Rondebosch Boys’ High School for 2013. Together with the team of prefects they have embraced their E13 year with particular emphasis on group participation and a sense of community which they believe will foster unity amongst pupils at Rondebosch Boys’ High School.Keaton has excelled on the tennis court as a member of the RBHS 1st tennis team and reached both provincial and national level (he was ranked number 2 in South Africa in the U14 and U16 division when he played in this age group). He confirms that his tennis roots were very firmly established at the Pinelands Tennis Club. Keaton also made the WP athletics side last year and intends playing rugby in his final year at school as well as continue playing tennis at provincial level.Keaton lives in Pinelands with his parents, Allan and Di Saunders and his sister, Kendra, who is a pupil at Rustenburg School for Girls.

Above: Head prefects for 2013 at Rondebosch Boys' High School. From left: Keaton Saunders - Head Prefect and Stefano De Gouveia - Deputy Head Prefect.

February 2013 | the muse | 5www.pinelandsdirectory.co.zaF04, First Floor, Howard Centre, PinelandsCall: 021 531 7010 • 021 531 1490Email: [email protected]

Full colour digital print bureau and litho shop

We look forward to sharing many more experiences in the years to come. Together with you all, we have had the privilege of sharing your joy, happiness, love and sorrow.Many have grown up and started their own families and many wonderful people have passed. This journey of young school children moving into ‘varsity and on to adulthood,

often coming to show us their babies and share their stories with us, has been a constant source of pleasure for us.A genuine thank you all for sharing your lives with us. We wish you and your loved ones a blessed and happy 2013 — may it be an awesome year for every one of you.Regards and best wishes from the whole team at Rozprint.

This Valentine’s Day, we at Rozprint would like to express our sincere thanks for the continued support received from all our fantastic clients and friends, many of whom have become like family to us over the past 34 years.A Heartfelt

Thank You

1979 to 2013

Rozprint.indd 1 24/01/2013 5:55 PM

cOmmunity news

The St George’s Grammar School Matric class of 2012 achieved a Bachelor Pass rate of 94%. Among some of the top achievers were (from left) Lauren Hess (six distinctions), Tomas Kranenburg and Ayesha Camroodien (four distinctions each).

There were smiles all round at St George’s Grammar School (SGGS) on Thursday 3 January with the release of the 2012 Matric results. The 33 candidates of the Class of 2012 achieved a 94% Bachelor Pass rate. Included in this overall achievement were 71 A symbols and 57 B symbols .The top achievers at SGGS for 2012 were Nicole Moodley and James van Duuren with eight distinctions each; Lauren Hess and Mary Jang with six distinctions each;

ST GEORGE'S GRaMMaR SchOOl cONGRaTUlaTES ThE 2012 MaTRIc claSS

Narae Lee with five distinctions and Ayesha Bradlow, Ayesha Camroodien and Tomas Kranenburg with four distinctions each.A significant fact is that three of these eight top achievers started their school careers at St George’s Grammar School in Pre Grade R in 1999 – they are Lauren Hess, Nicole Moodley and James van Duuren.The 2012 results show an increase of 7% in Bachelor Passes when compared to the results of 2011.

PINElaNDS RESIDENTS aRE lEaDERS aT RUSTENBERG hIGh SchOOl FOR GIRlS

Above from Left: Siphokazi Mbatani (Deputy Head Seniors), Kate Vlok (Head Girl), Lauren Denny (Deputy Head Juniors). Kate and Lauren are from Pinelands and both attended Pinehurst Junior School.

The Head Prefects at Rustenberg High School for Girls are democratically chosen by pupils and staff. The three head prefects have varying leadership styles, with Kate Vlok describing herself as a compassionate leader, willing to listen, and careful in her decision making. Lauren Denny is known to the Muse through her achievements in mathematics, see the November 2012 edition. Lauren feels it is important to make the juniors feel

welcome in the school and is delighted to be the deputy next to a long time school friend, Kate. We wish all three head prefects a successful year.

DON’T FORGET! Your lips needsun protection

as well!

DiscoverBlistex

Buy any two Pharmstore products before 28 Feb 2013 and get a free Blistex lip balm to try.

SPF 15 • Regular • Berry • MintBlistex Lip Balm helps to prevent dryness and chapping. Its easy glide formula also soothes irritated lips.Limiting sun exposure, wearing protective clothing and using sunscreens helps reduce the risk of skin aging and skin cancer.

Immunoboost Plus Caps. (90) R35.00Immune system booster to fight disease

Vitamin C 250mg Tabs. (60) R20.00An essential nutrient and antioxidant

Glucosamine & Chondroitin Tabs. (60) R40.00Healthier joints

Omega 3 Fish Oil 1000mg Caps. (30) R25.00Healthier heart & arteries

Flaxseed Oil 1000mg Caps. (30) R25.00Plant derived essential fatty acids source

Evening Primrose Oil 1000mg Caps. (30) R25.00Healthier skin, joints & hormone system

Neurotone Tabs. (30) R25.00Combat stress on the move

Calmag C Tabs. (60) R20.00Stronger, healthier bones & teeth

Sucralose Sweetener Tabs. (100) R17.50Aspartame free, very low in kilojoules

Sunbrella Caps. (30) R25.00Antioxidant sun protection for skin

Hair, Nail & Skin Multivitamin Tabs. (30) R17.50Strong nails & hair and glowing skin

K17 Hair Tabs. (30) R17.50For vibrant, shiny & healthy hair

Spirulina 500mg Tabs. (60) R25.00A natural nutritional supplement

Odor Eaters Footcare RangeUltra Comfort insoles (singles) R50.00Ultra Comfort insoles (3 pack) R120.00Durable insoles (singles) R75.00Foot Powder R75.00Foot & Shoe Spray R75.00Sports Foot & Shoe Spray R75.00

Order online or by phoneFree delivery in Pinelandsor collect from our offices at 7 Howard Studios

Phone: 021 531 1341www.pharm.co.zaTerms: Prices include VAT. Cash With Order or Cash on Delivery. We accept EFT but not credit card payments.

Pharmstore.indd 1 24/01/2013 10:34 PM


cOmmunity news

RIDING FOR caNSa WINGS aT OUR FEET

caNNONS cREEk 2012 MaTRIc achIEVERSCannons Creek Independent School is very proud of the Matrics of 2012 who once again achieved a 100% pass rate. Four of the class of 16 pupils achieved five A's – Ha Som Suh (Dux of the school), Che Mohesh, Alex Wilmot and Jed Johnson. Ha Som will be pursuing International Studies at a university in Seoul, Korea. Che will be studying Medicine, Alex, Chemical Engineering and Jed is doing either Commerce or Business Studies.The Principal, Mike van Haght, said that he was very happy with all the results, not only those achieved by the top pupils. The other pupils also did well, even the foreign students; despite their language disadvantage. The class of 16 Matric pupils accumulated 42 distinctions among them. All but three of the pupils scored at least one subject A.

Jed Johnson and Cameron Stuart are two teenage friends (19 and 18 years of age respectively) who took it upon themselves to cycle from Cape Town to Mozambique aiming to raise funds and create awareness for the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA)’s Youth on the Move campaign. Youth on the Move is a CANSA campaign that targets and challenges the youth of South Africa to lead healthy and well balanced lifestyles with emphasis on exercise, healthy and balanced eating habits, avoiding intoxicating oneself with alcohol, smoking and obesity. The aim of Youth on the Move is to reduce lifestyle related diseases, such as cancer, for South Africa’s future generation.Money raised through their efforts will go towards facilitating youth and school awareness programmes.

Above :Mike van Haght, Principal of the Cannons Creek High School, addressing the parents and matrics after the release of the 2012 results.

Above left: Alex Wilmot with his mother Erica, on the left and Hazel-May Duncan, member of the Cannons Creek Trust. Above right: Jed Johnson and Che Mohesh.Bottom right: Ha Som Suh.

Primary SchoolHigh School

021 531 0912 021 531 5011

please visit the website or callwww.cannonscreek.co.za

For more information

Primary School High School

OPEN DAYS• Fri 1 March 9am-12 noon

• Sat 2 March 9am promptly

CANNONS CREEKIndependent School in Pinelands


cOmmunity news

DIaMOND WEDDING aNNIVERSaRY cElEBRaTIONS FOR MR aND MRS zUhlSDORFF aT ThE hElEN kEllER SOcIETYArthur and Edith Zuhlsdorff were married in 1953 and lived in Rhodesia for a while then came back to Cape Town. They travelled extensively both locally and nationally, along with their daughter, once they bought their first car. They then moved to Pinelands and eventually came to live at Helen Keller. Arthur loves steam engines and Edith has quite the collection of dolls. They have one married daughter and two grand-daughters.

Left: Edith and Arthur celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary at a party at Helen Keller. Above: The beautiful cake made for the occasion.

GREETINGS FROM PINElaNDS POlIcE STaTION cOMMaNDER lT cOlONEl hElENa MOUTON

"My vision for Pinelands SAPS and the community is to create a safe environment for the community at large, especially for the children and senior citizens. I should like to see them enjoying their well-deserved retirement within the boundaries of our area.I would also like to express my gratitude to the community of Pinelands, Thornton and Epping for their involvement in the fight against crime in our precinct. I hope that we will be able to involve even more members of the community in the fight against crime. We need the eyes and ears of the community to enable us to have a successful decrease in crime within our neighbourhoods.It is also a privilege to be able to say that the festive season went without serious incidents in our station precinct.Allow me to wish every resident and person employed within the area a prosperous 2013.I am looking forward to working with you. Please feel free to contact me at 021 506 2116.

Lt Colonel Mouton joined the Pinelands SAPS in December 2012. Most of her career was spent at Simon's Town and Fish Hoek SAPS, serving as Station Commander at ocean View SAPS, and as acting Station Commander at Muizenberg SAPS.

Pinelands & Thornton 021 531 0773Central Square | Pinelands

Richard Smith 083 557 7515 Linette Smith 082 466 1825

P R O P E R T I E S

PROPERTY POINTERSNEW ELECTRIC FENCE REGULATIONSFrom 1 October 2012, the Electrical Machinery Regulations require you to have an Electric Fence System Certificate if you install, add to or alter any electric fence. Fences in place as at 1 October 2012 are exempt so long as they remain as is. The risk for property buyers and sellers is that the requirement for a certificate kicks in, not only if you extend or alter an existing fence, but also when the property is sold.

Thinking of selling orrenting your property?

Craig Watt082 410 9720 Annette MoutonAdministrator

M a c l e o d ’ sAt t o r n e y s

ATTORNEYS | CONVEYANCERSAND ESTATE ADMINISTRATORS

021 439 7490

w w w . j a w i t z . c o . z a

SALES AGENTS

RENTAL TEAM

Pinelands *R2.445m Pinelands *R950 000

Thornton *R1.165m

Thornton R6 200pm

FOR SALE FOR SALE

Thornton *R775 000

Thornton R5100 pm

SOLDBY US

LETBY US

Qualified Tenant Database & Profile Network Affiliation • MaintenanceCouncil Service Account Collection • Legal Process Expertise

WE DO ITALL THE TIME!

* asking price

FOR SALE

TO LET

July2012.indd 1 18/01/2013 12:12 PM

Primary SchoolHigh School

021 531 0912 021 531 5011

please visit the website or callwww.cannonscreek.co.za

For more information

Primary School High School

OPEN DAYS• Fri 1 March 9am-12 noon

• Sat 2 March 9am promptly

CANNONS CREEKIndependent School in Pinelands


new year — new BeginningsI always compare the beginning of the year to Spring where each plant has the opportunity to 'start over' and to once again produce beautiful flowers. When we start the new year there are so many exciting things to look forward to with regard to schooling. A new teacher, a new classroom, new friends, new clean exercise books, a new start at working neatly and trying to achieve better results.

choosing your goalsHowever, none of these things get off the ground if the person concerned does not make the effort. So, how does one get the process started? Parents have to assist their children in deciding what their goals are for the year. They must be reachable goals. It's no use requesting one’s child to achieve 80% if they are struggling academically, one needs to be realistic. Set a few goals incorporating class results, homework procedures, sport, hobbies, and friends.

Balancing homework and sportThe most important thing is to organise one's homework/study procedure at home. Look at your child’s sporting requirements and work around them. Ensure that your child is not overloaded with sporting activities — get a good balance. Break up the time spent on homework into two sessions. Written work can be done first. Here a timer is a good help (especially for younger children). Let them decide how long should be spent on a certain piece of work and then set the timer. This should get them to concentrate on the task in order to complete it. Learning can take place in the second session. Request

your child’s teacher to incorporate study methods in their teaching day in order to assist the children.

make sure your child gets plenty of sleepReading by younger children can be done whilst you are preparing supper in the kitchen if you run out of time. But, most importantly, don’t let your child stay up late working. They become tired and ratty and one does not achieve anything. They need their sleep in order to work the next day.

the morning routineAnother aspect one could address is the routine to start the day. Discuss this new routine with your child so that they take ownership of it. Use a calendar and mark off all the days where they comply and give them a reward at the end of the month with you doing something together with them — these can be discussed beforehand so that you know what you are getting yourself into! Do not give them money or something that you have to purchase. The biggest gift you can give them is to spend time with them.

a healthy mind in a healthy bodyMake sure that your child has a good breakfast each morning. The modern trend seems to be that children don’t eat before school and then by tea break they are starving. That means that the first two hours, where subjects like Mathematics are usually taught, find children unable to concentrate because they are hungry. Discuss with your child what they would like to eat at school. So often one sees children discard their lunch, as they do not like what

By Carol BoothPrincipal of Cannons Creek Independent School

ask the PrinciPal

Time management goes a long way in helping us to achieve the goals we set for ourselves and for our children. Add good eating habits and plenty of sleep and you are looking at a recipe for success in the year ahead.

their parents have put on the sandwich. Spend some time communicating with your child in this regard; it will save you money in the long run. Make sure that good healthy food is considered and only spoil your child on a Friday, as too much sugar is not good for them.

the dinner table as the family chat roomAnother new routine could be to have meals together in the evening. Spend time with your children around the dining room table. Here you can discuss the day, general topics of what is happening in the country and even discuss things that they have seen on the television. It is this form of communication that our children are sadly losing as the new trend is to eat in front of the TV. Children learn most from parents and in our busy world, the dining room table is a great place for this to happen.

Boundaries for technology in the homeLet your children spend half an hour per day either on the computer or watching a programme on the television. Both of these need to be supervised by parents so that you know what your child is being exposed to. In today’s world it is so important for parents to be involved in modern technology and to set up firm boundaries.

look forward to a good year aheadHaving discussed all your new rules, or rather procedures, in your home with your children, help them to stick to it knowing that each family member will have made a stunning 'New Beginning' to 2013. May it be an awesome year!

NEW BEGINNINGS

Tea Under The TreesOut anD aBOut

This peaceful, pretty, colonial style gem on a working grape farm in Paarl is only open in Summer, October to

March, during the week from 9am to 4pm. It is worth a special trip to enjoy the cool lawns, beautiful gardens, the period style of the long verandah and the vineyards.

Take a look through the Vintage bric-a-brac shop after your relaxed cuppa and delicious cake which ranges from koek sisters (enough for two), milk tart, apple tart or cheesecake. For those wanting something more savoury try the sandwiches or quiche — all served with fresh farm salad. There is a kiddies menu which includes boiled egg and soldiers. The most expensive item on the menu being the quiche at R49. Address: Go along Main Road in Paarl

and look for St Peter's Roche, and a large blackboard with the day's special at the top of the driveway lined with Oak Trees.

Please remember, closed on Sundays. No liquor is served, no credit cards accepted. By appointment only on Saturdays. Call 082 825 5666. GPS 33 41 58 S 18 57 34 E

Each Office Independently Owned and Operated Nobody in the world sells more Real Estate than RE/MAX

THORNTON R670 000 THORNTON R849 000THORNTON R670 000

MOD SQUAD! 2 Beds • 1 Bath • 2 P/BaysGranite top kitchen + open-plan living area with laminated floors + smart bathroom with bath and shower + cupboards in the bedrooms + drying yard + 2 parking bays = SECURE HOME!Cindy 071 081 4413 • Web 301141039RE/MAX Property Associates 021 531 4477

STARTER HOME! 2 Beds • 1 Bath • 1 P/BayStand-alone double storey in a secure complex. Neat as a pin! Front and back garden with wendy house. Parking within your grounds. Pool in complex. Low Levies.Cindy 071 081 4413 • Web 301138969RE/MAX Property Associates 021 531 4477

SECURE LIVING! 3Beds • 1 BathCarefree living with off-street parking for 2 cars (plans passed for double garage), step inside and be refreshed, air-con and freshly painted, tiled open plan living.Mary-Anne Venter 082 415 5640 • Web 301135309RE/MAX Property Associates 021 531 4477

Feb2013.indd 1 18/01/2013 12:09 PM


Zip intoa branchnear you021 532 3480Second Floor, Howard CentreClaremont • Durbanville • GardensKenridgeKenridge • Milnerton • Sea Pointwww.tailorcapetown.co.za

Dressmaking & suitingProfessional serviceCurtains & cushions

Leather & suedeAlterations

We button up all your tailoring requestsSince 1998rsTail

Pinelands

Now is the timeto learn to play!

www.guitarnow.co.za

For information or bookings call Pete on 082 680 4894 and visit our website

Free assessment for new Level 2 & 3 Students

Mon or Wed @ 7.30pm For Absolute Beginners Choose a class that suits you.

Monday @ 6.30pm Wednesday @ 6.30pm

Level 1

Level 2Level 3

Starting Mon 11 and Wed 13 Feb12 Week Guitar Courses

Pine lands ....ThE WINNERS aRE:caPE PENINSUla BIRDlIFE BOOkBy Roy Siegfried & Ian SinclairThe winner, Aleta Kennedy, with the correct answer 'female Cape Sparrow', was drawn from a pool of entries. Some entries identified the bird as a female House Sparrow. We have published images of both for comparison. Congratulations Aleta, we hope you enjoy your book.

SUBlIME FacIal cOMPETITION Congratulations to Natalie Duff.

cONISTON haIR cOMPETITION Treatment plus cut and blow won by Jen Willey. Congratulations.

Above: Female House Sparrow. Below: Female Cape Sparrow.

hEaRFElT ThaNkS FOR SaWaS GIFTSRachel Dinkelman touched hearts last Christmas by packaging up gifts for 40 residents and 12 staff members at SAWAS House in Pinelands. Rachel was overwhelmed with the generosity shown by those who donated both cash and items for the parcels and would like to thank them most sincerely. Rachel and her brother and sister distributed the gifts and found it to be a life changing experience — making them feel like the receivers of good will and not the givers. Rachel intends to keep up her collections for SAWAS House, at various times through the year, for useful items such as craft items, wool, needles, books (fiction and

non-fiction), and puzzles. If anyone would like to contribute they should contact Lisa Dinkelman on [email protected] or call 078 457 5587

Rachel with some of the residents at SAWAS House

FOr the cOmmunity

When my father passed away several years ago, I was in the dark as to what to do. A friend did all the arrangements and I merely had to prepare the eulogy and pitch up. The most important call you can make is to call your chosen undertaker or funeral director and they will advise you what to do.Funeral Directors sometimes have family or friends coming to speak to them when their loved one is terminally ill. This approach is particularly appropriate when the family lives out of town or overseas.The correct procedure to follow is determined by where and how your friend or family member has passed away:• If the person dies in hospital of natural

causes, the doctor issues a death notice which is used to apply for the death certificate.

WhaT NOW? by Hilton calder of Martin’s Funerals

• If a person dies of unnatural causes, such as an accident, the pathologist at the state mortuary will issue a death notice after a compulsory post mortem.

• If the person dies at home of natural causes a doctor or registered paramedic can issue the death notice.

• If a person dies at home of unnatural causes, one must contact the police.

In each case the funeral director of the family’s choice is contacted to collect the deceased, once the death notice is issued.If you need to identify a body, remember to take along your own and the I.D. document of the deceased.


PinelanDers

Johann Wilkinson is the South African Junior Men's National Champion for Figure Ice Skating. He exhibits an enormous enthusiasm for skating and hopes to make this his career. The Muse spoke to Johann at the Ice Station at Grand West as he prepares to represent South Africa in competition at the Helmut Seibt Memorial, Vienna, Austria, in February.

Text

and

pho

togr

aphs

by

Gly

nnis

Schu

tte

JOhaNN WIlkINSONan ice skating dream Johann and his sister, Marike, changed from horse riding to ice skating when his sister became enthralled by the movie Ice Princess. His Coach, Dantin Broodryk, who runs Junior Blades, recognised the 11 year old's potential. Soon, Johann convinced his mother to allow him to take private lessons. His first time on the ice — 12 April 2006.

the journeyExperience in athletics, especially long and high jump, was an advantage for Johann as he believes he started his ice skating with a strong set of muscles, which other skaters, who start at a younger age, still have to develop. Music appreciation is important for the ice routines, and although he doesn't have time anymore, he is a self taught guitarist and piano player.

important attributes Obviously balance is key, along with athleticism, drama, acting abilities, and the ability to 'feel' the music. Johann includes patience, perseverance, and discipline as extremely important for any skater to be successful, and as a Junior Blades club coach he is always looking out for youngsters with a sizzling hunger for skating — something to indicate their commitment to the sport.

what is your training schedule?Johann trains for 16 to 20 hours per week

on the ice, with two to three hours of floor practice per day and strength training. He is currently registered with the Western Cape Home School Academy, studying for Grade 12 through Accelerated Christian Education via self study. "It's tough because I have to achieve 80% to pass" he says.

competition in viennaThis will be Johann's first international trip and he is very excited to be representing South Africa. He will be completing two routines. The 'long' routine is four minutes and Johann describes it as a more serious dance — and for this he has chosen a more dramatic Persian type costume — the one shown in the picture above. The music is The Feeling Begins by Peter Gabriel. In contrast, his short routine is performed to catchy foot tapping music — In The Mood by Glen Miller, for this he will wear a subtle black and blue costume that will not detract from the swift dance moves. Johann's mother Mimi makes his outstanding competition costumes — a real labour of love, well appreciated by him.

where to next?"I am hoping for a successful international debut, and an opportunity to achieve a new personal best score that will hold me in good stead as a qualifier for the Junior World Figure Skating Championships. Next, I would like to strive for the competitions

in the Senior Men's category and build up to the Four Continents Championships, World Figure Skating Championships and ultimately the Olympics. My role model is Gareth Echardt, South African figure skating champion, who is now performing in theatrical figure skating performances, and I think I would like that to be my career path".

training for Pro amJohann spends close to ten hours a day at the ice rink, which is the main reason that his family moved to Pinelands. The daily routine at the Ice Station includes a form of work shadow as he follows the teaching methods of the coaches at the rink. His notes and comments on the techniques that he observes are going to be compiled into a book which will serve as part of his qualification as a Pro-Am coach for figure skating. Pro-Ams are the top competitive skaters, who give private lessons under the guidance of the professionals. The money they earn goes directly towards their own skating costs. (see sponsorship page 13)

Dantin Broodryk coaches both Johann Wilkinson and Evan Wrensch. He was a national champion in his time and has coached competitors for the World Championships, the Four Continents Championships and the Olympic qualifiers.


PinelanDers

Evan Wrensch, the current Pre-Novice

Figure Skating Champion of South Africa is

preparing to represent South Africa at the

International Challenge Cup in The Hague,

Netherlands, in February. It is a tremendous

honour for Evan to have been selected for this

competition as there are many World ranked

skaters that will be competing at this event.

EVaN WRENSch

an introduction to ice skatingEvan began coaching lessons after his talent was noticed by Coach, Dantin Broodryk, when he accompanied his sister to her ice skating classes. Evan's mom, Sandra, could not believe that Dantin would have seen something special in him as a total beginner, however, she relented and allowed him to have one lesson per week. In November 2008, when he was eight years old, he was entered into the under 10 grades competition, and came second. A year later he was competing in the National Championships.

artistic appreciation of musicEarly on Evan realised that his joy of skating was overriding his need to listen to the music. After some effort and training he now has a much better ear for music, making the interpretation and application of artistic expression to his figure skating moves more meaningful.

competition in the hagueEvan's short competition routine lasting about two minutes is done to music from Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story. In the short routine the skater is required to complete a number of prescribed elements such as jumps, spins and step sequences, for which marks are awarded. Evan includes a couple of karate moves to go with the Bruce Lee theme. He is the youngest figure skater in the Western Cape to attempt the double axel, and is not scared to attempt the triple Salchow jump.

In the free session, the skater performs a routine choreographed by the coach, to highlight the music and the skaters ability to synchronise movement to music. Evan's free session choice is Nut Rocker by The

sponsorshipFigure skating does not have an official sponsor and therefore competitors have to raise their own funds to be able to represent South Africa in the international arena. If you would like to sponsor either Evan or Johann, please contact Dawn van der Riet, Chairman, South African Figure Skating Association−WP Email [email protected] Cell: 083 303 4907. See letter of sponsorship on www.pinelandsdirectory.co.za

Trans-Siberian Orchestra (think jazzed up Nutcracker), and he has a costume to match the theme, see photograph above.

evan's advice for figure skatersFirstly join a club such as the Junior Blades Ice Skating Club or Black Panthers Figure Skating Club. Be prepared to practice often — it can be quite tiring. Be confident enough to try the difficult moves, but don't "be rash". Listen to the music.

Plans and hopes for the future?Evan's long term goal is to compete in the Junior Worlds, Four Continents Championships and Senior Worlds which will give him the chance to qualify for the Olympics. He understands that this will take hard work and many hours of practice. Evan is extremely dedicated and motivated, perfecting all the difficult skills at as early an age as possible. He attempts very difficult elements and never stops moving. He will roften epeat an element up to 50 times and counts the amount of successful attempts. He is extremely competitive and

wants to challenge the skaters in the much higher sections according to Coach Dantin who calls him the energizer bunny!!

Evan would quite easily live at the rink if he could but he has had to learn to balance his skating with other sports in order to do cross training. He also enjoys roller blading, cycling, including unicycling, surfing and water skiing. These all require good balance skills and go hand in hand with his fitness training.


aDDO

travellers

Elephant National ParkThe elephant inspires awe in those who see them, and at Addo Elephant National Park you will see herds of them, and marvel at their huge 7000kg frames lumbering alongside waterholes, carefully guiding and protecting their young.

Six of us drove up to the Eastern Cape in the equivalent of the "volksie bus", cameras around our necks, meat and

beers in the cooler for the evening braai, and high expectations for our anticipated elephant encounter. Addo was proclaimed a national park in 1931 to protect the last few remaining elephants in the area and the numbers have grown from a group of 11 to the current day number of 600, spread through the park which has also grown covering 180 000 hectares to now include a marine reserve, where one can see Southern Right Whales between June and December.

vervet monkeysWe chose to stay in the log cabins close to the main camp, where we enjoyed our first braai sheltered by the thicket of spekboom, and bathed in the dusky pink hues of the setting sun. On awaking on our first morning we were greeted by a troupe of vervet monkeys. They were very inquisitive and not shy to investigate the tables on the wooden deck for any edible pickings. Cute faces lulled one into a false sense of security — until we saw those sharp little teeth!

elephant herds at rooidamThe breakfast at the rest camp restaurant was just what the doctor ordered and set us up for the drive through the park. The gate attendant directed us to our first waterhole — Rooidam. We sat in awe as a large herd of elephants gathered around the water, swimming, drinking, splashing themselves and throwing a few watchful glances in our direction.

Our car was full of the sound of camera shutters and plenty of ooh’s and aah’s as the tiny (relatively speaking), baby elephants wiggled their trunks as if they didn’t know what the appendages were for. One youngster was still suckling. Apparently the elephants are used to cars, but not people, and so it is against park rules to get out of the car. It was a wonderfully satisfying

experience watching these 7 000kg giants who consume 200kg food and 150 litres of water per day. We felt our holiday dream had already been fulfilled.

Pit stop at Jack's Picnic siteThe roads through the park are generally in good condition. We took advantage of the ablutions at Jack’s picnic place — a gated refuge in the park where one can picnic and find information of current sightings in the Area. Although the park rangers are sure to warn you not to hang out of the car window, or open the car door (even if it slides open), we found it surprising that there is a kopje called Zuurkop Lookout where one is allowed to get out of the car. It overlooks a waterhole on one side and rolling planes on the other. A not so comforting sign says “Beware of the lions. Alight from your car at your own risk" mmmmmm…

Pick your trail — by car, horse, 4x4 or park ranger drivenThere is so much to do at Addo, we only touched the tip of the iceberg. There are horse trails, 4x4 trails, guided trails by the rangers — night and day. There is a swimming pool for the hot afternoons, a museum with interactive exhibits. The accommodation varies from tented camps to log cabins with a raised veranda, chalets and rondavels overlooking the


travellers

main restcamp waterhole. There are also a variety of luxurious lodges and camps to choose from. At the main camp these are all within walking distance of the reception and restaurant and the shop, which sells souvenirs, a very good official guide, wine, fresh produce and most importantly braai wood.

addo's animal communityThe park is also home to black rhino , Cape buffalo, spotted hyena, silverback jackal and lion. There is much said too about the the flightless dungbeetle. One very difficult request to follow is NOT to drive through elephant dung on the park roads, to conserve the dung beetles that may be busy within…Animals that would not historically have been found in the park have not been introduced, so you will not find giraffe, white rhino, impala, waterbuck, red lechwe, blue wildebeest, nyala, and sable antelope.

elephants with a nose for citrusThrough ongoing research every elephant is named, with many stories about the legendary elephant called Hapoor (damaged through a challenge to his leadership). The official guide also tells us of the practice of feeding the elephants citrus in the early days of the park's existence, to keep the herds within the boundaries and away from the surrounding farmlands. This practice had to be stopped because of the intense excitement caused when the citrus truck arrived — elephants would run and trumpet and become quite agressive. Of course there is plenty for the elephant to eat in the park. Vast dense areas of their favourite juicy snack, spekboom, can be found all over the park. It survives the elephants grazing and trampling it because it can grow easily from small twigs that fall to the ground. The pretty blue plumbago is also abundant in the park and is enjoyed by the elephant, the rhino and the antelope.

PPc Discovery trailEarly in the morning on day two we felt like Alice in Wonderland as we followed a scrub hare down the path to the PPC Discovery trail, a boardwalk suitable for wheelchairs, with information boards on plants and small animals. Watching the elephants

SANParks Central Reservations 012 428 9111www.sanparks.orgemail [email protected] 042 233 8600

come to the waterhole at the main camp reception area was quite amusing. The elephants would appear slowly coming over the ridge. Then as they came nearer and nearer to the water they would break into a trot, with the tiny young elephants rushing to keep up. It was not unusual to see a smaller elephant slip into the water over all the mud — and then be helped out again by family nearby.

BirdlifeThere is also an underground hide, and if you are lucky, the elephant will come very close on their way to the waterhole. Another early morning pleasure is the abundance of birdlife including Cape Sugarbird, Bokmakierie, flocks of Mouse birds, Cape bulbul, the Cardinal Woodpecker, and Brown Hooded Kingfisher. There's birdsong everywhere.

almost within arms reachOn our next foray into the park we again headed for Rooidam, but we arrived to a quiet deserted pool of water — no elephant in sight. We drove on and spotted Gemsbok, Bushbuck, heaps of Warthogs, Tortoises and Zebra galloping across an open plain, a Meerkat, and a solitary Black Backed Jackal that just wanted to stay curled up at the side of the road…

Then we smelt the elephant before we saw them. The road was covered in fresh piles of steaming elephant dung. Suddenly, around a bend in the road we saw them. Well camouflaged in the bushes right next to the road (almost within arm's reach), they were grazing. Pulling off strips of leaves and pushing them into their mouths — ignoring us completely. Quite terrifying and stangely exhilirating to be so close to a seemingly pre-historic beast.

a farewell treatWe ended our stay at Addo with an evening at the restaurant. The meals were impressive and prices fair, along with the excellent service. Our dishes ranged from trio of springbok on a skewer, venison hot pot served in a miniature poitjie pot and venison steaks. All were excellent, as were the desserts and the coffee. Many thanks to our family for a wonderful time. Glynn and Max Schutte

Main picture top left: Elephant at Rooidam, surrounding and protecting their young. Right: from the top going down: the flightless dungbeetle, black backed jackal, vervet monkey chewing the balcony bannister, warthog, the elephants within arm's reach. Bottom right: How close can you get−elephant crossing the road between the cars.


talk aBOut mOney

021 530 8500 • [email protected] • www.crue.co.za

www.cruechronicles.com

Let's talkabout money

Follow our regular column

We'd love to hear from you!

[email protected] [email protected]

Phone us on021 530 8500

You are most welcome to phone or email either of us

Come and havea cup of coffeewith us.We'd love to help you plan.

Our nancial planning processensures that all aspects of your ensures that all aspects of your nancial portfolio are addressed and managed - from planning for your retirement, protecting yourself against risk, funding for education to planning your estate.

Our unique planningprocedure ensuresprocedure ensuresthat you are nanciallyprepared for life's eventualities,whether forseeable or unexpected.

Our specialist teamis made up of legal, accounting, is made up of legal, accounting, tax and nance experts who work together as a team to ensure that each client receives the highest level of advice and service.

Pinelands-based Crue Consulting provides lifestyle nancial planning advice and services for our clients.

Owned and managed byhusband and wife team, Craig & Sue Torr,

At Crue we're passionate abouthelping people take control oftheir nancial affairs so they can enjoy genuine nancial freedom.

By Sue Torr Director at Crue Consulting

women−the largest economy in the worldWomen are so devious. While the Earth’s super-powers compete for the position of the world’s largest economy, all the females in the world assemble unassumingly together and steal first place. Reeling from being blind-sided by a bunch of girls, the world of retail and marketing is collectively trying to figure out exactly what just happened. Ad agency creative directors (97% of whom are male) are now fumbling through their marketing textbooks for a chapter called “How to market to women”.

marketers don't understand womenWomen now control enormous annual consumer spending and represent a growth market twice the size of China and India combined. It is therefore astonishing that 91% of women feel that marketers don’t understand them. In fact, many marketers are downright dismissive and indifferent to the opinions of the most valuable marketing target on earth.

the fairer sex and the motor industryWomen purchase over 50% of all vehicles in the US, influence 80% of all vehicle purchasing decisions and take ownership of 30 million cars each year. Generally unmoved by speed as a must-have criteria, women have voiced their need for utility and safety above all else when it comes to cars, with pink upholstery being way down on the list — as Honda unwittingly discovered when it launched its specially-for-women-vehicle called She’s. Made in several shades of pink with a heart in the logo, pink stitching inside, windows that cut ultraviolet rays to prevent wrinkles and a special air conditioning system designed to improve skin quality. It also boasts pink-gold chrome finishes and a pink key.

technology marketing blunders The technology industry hasn't got it right either. Dell’s ad agency covered themselves with professional shame when they launched, Della, a pink laptop specially designed for women with pre-loaded exercise tips, calorie counters and easy-to-make recipes. Also deserving of public reproach is Fujitsu whose advert for their Floral Kiss laptop failed dismally

in its patronizing attempt to market to a seemingly dim-witted female audience.

condescension by Bic for Her pensNothing beats the sheer condescension of the Bic for Her pen. The slim femme-pens come in an assortment of soft, pastel ink colors and feature an attractive barrel design in pink and purple. Bic faced the full wrath of women the world over with one writer blogging, “With Bic for Her my drawings of kittens and ponies have improved, and now that I’m writing my last name hyphenated with Robert Pattinson’s last name, I really believe that someday he’ll marry me. I’m positively giddy.”

more women holding the reignsWith the majority of retrenchments during America’s recession being awarded to men, there are now more women than men in formal employment. American women own 60% of all personal wealth in America, 51% of the stock market and are responsible for 70% of all new business startups.

'she-conomy' has arrivedJuggling motherhood, creating careers and managing households has resulted in the female consumer feeling over-extended whilst at the same time underserved by consumer providers, with healthcare and the financial services industry being ostensibly least understanding of women’s needs. Experts all agree on one thing: the ‘she-conomy’ has arrived and big business has started, albeit slowly, acknowledging that this may well be a case of "while the left hand rocks the cradle, the right hand rules the world".

ThE POWER OF ThE PINk

PURSE


Directory

Dir-2.indd 1 25/01/2013 8:51 AM


DIREcTORY

Dir-1.indd 1 25/01/2013 2:25 AM

February 2013 | the muse | 19www.pinelandsdirectory.co.zaDir-3.indd 1 25/01/2013 2:26 AM

DIREcTORY


Por

trai

t: K

aren

Edw

ards

Foo

d sh

ot: A

dria

an V

orst

er, C

ooki

ng

from

th

e h

eart

By Heleen Meyer

Pinelands resident, foodie and author of Food from the heart.

sweetcOrn FrittersRecipe from Cooking from the heartMakes 30 small fritters½ x 410 g tin whole kernel corn, drained1 x 410 g tin cream style sweetcorn1 cup (250 ml) wholewheat flour½ tsp (2,5 ml) baking powder1 egg, beaten½ cup (125 ml) low-fat or fat-free milk1 tsp (5 ml) ground mixed spice½ small onion, finely chopped or grated2 tbsp (30 ml) sunflower oil

1. Mix all the ingredients, except the oil, together in a large bowl.

2. Heat a thin layer of the oil in a frying pan. Fry tablespoonsful of the mixture on both sides until golden brown. Repeat with the rest of the oil and mixture.

3. Drain on paper towel and serve warm with a meat of your choice and a green salad.

Heleen Meyer has a passion for inspiring, encouraging and teaching others about the joys of good food. Not only are her recipes creative and thoroughly tested, but they are easy to cook, interesting, delicious and healthy. As a working mom who cares about her family’s nutrition, Heleen can relate to your cooking needs. She is the author of two of her own award-winning cookbooks, Onthoukos/Food from the heart and Kos is op die tafel!

For more information on her books or to order a signed copy, visit her website www.heleenmeyer.co.za

FOOD FrOm the heart

aBOut heleen

The holidays are over, kids are back to school and the reality of busy schedules is part of our daily routine. Creative ideas for weekly suppers and lunch boxes are something many parents wish they could magically pull from a hat. We all battle with that, but I find that if I spend a bit of time at the beginning of each week to plan the main dish for weeknight suppers−half the battle is won.

Weekly planning also ensures enough variety in the meals and then I can get the necessary ingredients in time. This helps a lot for the supper and bath time drills and definitely makes that five o’ clock rush of ‘what’s for supper’ a little easier.

I try to plan dishes that can double up as lunch box ideas during the week, and the sweet corn fritters, fish cakes or pieces of last night’s ‘boerewors’ are perfect for this.

These sweetcorn fritters are really healthy, easy to make and kids love them. They are delicious to have with sausages or meatballs and are a great alternative to starches like pasta or rice. You can serve them as a light meal with salad as well, and still have some for the infamous lunch box!

Do try some of the variations under tips at the end of the recipe. For help on planning your weekly meals, visit my website www.heleenmeyer.co.za for a sample weekday menu with recipes and a shopping list.

Tips1. Stir finely chopped cooked ham, salami,

bacon or a drained tin of tina into the batter to serve these as a light meal.

2. Add 30 ml fresh or 5 ml dried mixed herbs or thyme to the batter. Chopped chives and fresh parsley are also delicious.

Double the fritters

yOur shOPPing listMaking a shopping list may seem a little time consuming – but it can save you time and prevent you from buying unnecessary items. Group ingredients according to their category to see easily what you need to buy and what you already have in your kitchen. Categories like dry ingredients, tinned food, herbs and spices, fresh foods and meat, poultry and dairy make compiling a shopping list easier. I often add a miscellaneous or other group to my list for those odds and ends that don’t really belong to a specific category. When shopping for a specific recipe, remember to plan how you would serve the dish so that you can include these items, for instance more fresh ingredients for a salad. Whether you shop weekly or monthly a shopping list is a practical way to make your life simpler.

Office: 021 531 3464Christo: 076 164 4483Sharon: 082 920 2217Fax: 021 532 [email protected] listed prices are asking pricesChristo & Sharon Van Rensburg

p r o p e r t i e s

NEW YEAR… NEW DREAMS… NEW HOMESOUR WOW NEW RELEASES AND CURRENT SALES

Ringwood Drive , Pinelands

TO RENT R14 000 pm

Pinelands • To Rent

In Olde Pinelands. Available 1 March 2013. Lounge, dining room, family room, 2 fire places. 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, pool. Garage, outside room. No pets, no smokers.

THE PEARL OF PINELANDS! R3.800m

Pinelands • New Release • Sole Mandate

Volumes of space in very sought after position. 2 Double garages, 4 bedrooms, study, 2.5 bathrooms. Separate loft flat. Big kitchen you can eat in. Large pool. Once in a lifetime chance!

Grasmere, Pinelands

SOLDBY US

R2.400mSole Mandate

Serpentine, Pinelands

SOLDBY US

R2.375mSole Mandate

Longboat Close, Thornton

SOLDBY US

R695 000Sole Mandate

SOLDBY US

R2.350mNew Release • Sole Mandate

A TASTE OF ENGLISH LIVING! R3.350m

Pinelands • New Release • Sole Mandate

Gracious Tudor style home in Olde Pinelands. Elegant living rooms, lovely flow to garden, private pool and undercover gazebo. 4 Bedrooms, study, 3 bathrooms (mes). Fall in love!

PRICED TO SELL! R1.485m

Thornton • Sole Mandate

Very good position, spacious design. Charming lounge, o/p dining room/family room, front & back patios, pool, lovely garden. Farmstyle kitchen. 4 Double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (mes).

Mareola Way , Pinelands

SOLDBY US

R1.600mNew Release • Sole Mandate

Jan2013.indd 1 24/01/2013 1:38 PM

Harcourts Maynard Burgoyne PinelandsT 021 531 3041

E [email protected] www.maynard.harcourts.co.za

Lorna FrancksProperty ConsultantPinelandsT 021 531 3041C 083 659 [email protected]

Mike TurnerProperty ConsultantWoodstock/Observatory T 021 531 3041C 073 220 [email protected]

Diane MeyerRental ConsultantPinelandsT 021 531 3041C 074 199 [email protected]

*asking price

Dave BrownProperty ConsultantPinelandsT 021 531 3041C 082 330 [email protected]

Pinelands *R895,000Fresh and clean 2 bedroomed flat on first floor with security and right next to a single garage. Kitchen and one bedroom looks out onto the mountain. Freshly painted and carpeted.Vacant and ready for occupation. View www.harcourts.co.za /WMP3938Lorna Francks C 083 659 9333

Pinelands *R3,900,000Exceptional home inviting you into family living and entertainment lifestyle. Large open plan living areas with great flow to well maintained garden 4 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (mes).BONUS! Self catering B&B cottage.View www.harcourts.co.za /WMP3939Dave Brown C 082 330 4111

Pinelands *R3,850,000Expansive family home on a massive plot. 2 Lounges and a dining room, separate kitchen onto a large entertainment room with built in braai. Large 80sqm garage + single garage. Large swimming pool + separate outside WFH.View www.harcourts.co.za /WMP3936Dave Brown C 082 330 4111

Pinelands *R2,100,000Spacious family home opposite Red School. Large lounge, separate dining room, kitchen,3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms (mes). Wood floors. Pool, double garage, storeroom. Needs some TLC. All reasonable offers considered.View www.harcourts.co.za /WMP3934Dave Brown C 082 330 4111

Pinelands R7,800 pm3 Bedrooms, Bathroom, Kitchen, lounge. Study. Laundry room.Parking behind gate.No Pets.

View www.harcourts.co.za /WMP3942Diane Meyer C 074 199 4197

Pinelands *R1,785,000On 605sqm land. In pretty Avenue. Family area. Lounge with fireplace. 3 Bedrooms with built-in robes. Bathroom plus separate loo. Well planned kitchen. Single garage & outside room.Auto gate.View www.harcourts.co.za /WMP3925Lorna Francks C 083 659 9333

Pinelands *R3,000,000Gracious entrance hall, lounge, dining room, study, guest bedroom, large family room and updated eat-in kitchen. Upstairs: 3 spacious bedrooms and bathroom. PLUS generous granny cottage.View www.harcourts.co.za /WMP3895Dave Brown C 082 330 4111

Pinelands R7,000 pmIn Popular Howard Hamlet. 3 Bedrooms. Bathroom. Open plan lounge to kitchen. Laminated flooring. Newly painted.2 Parking bays.No pets.View www.harcourts.co.za /WMP3945Diane Meyer C 074 199 4197

Vredehoek *R570,000 - R1,100,000Disa Park - Views to take your breath away. Dozens of hiking trails on your doorstep. Facilities include tennis and squash courts, braai area and pool. Incredible all-round views of the mountain, city and ocean. Good security.View www.harcourts.co.za /WMP3838Mike Turner C 073 220 1553

TO LET TO LET

SOLD

NewProposed.indd 1 23/01/2013 2:04 PM

the muse magazine - edition 026 - february 2013 · the light? insights into global skin lightener...

Documents