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Between 12 noon and 2pm on Wednesday 22 July, several local eateries took part in the “Million Seats on the Streets” campaign lead by the Restaurant Association of South Africa. This was to show their extreme frustration regarding the effect on their industry of the stringent lockdown rules set out by the government.

The protest portrayed a visible image of the situation that many businesses in our mostly tourist-based economy are facing. With positive cases of the COVID-19 rising at such a rate that the Garden Route continues to be declared a 'hot spot', it is understandable that serious precautions need to be taken by everyone. But many business owners have voiced concerns that some of the

laws in place are both unnecessary and debilitating for their businesses, and if they remain unchanged the result will be closure and the collective loss of thousands of jobs along the Garden Route.

These businesses are calling for some of the lockdown laws to be relaxed, particularly with regards to the hospitality industry, so that they may continue to trade - albeit with strict safety precautions in place for all patrons and staff.

Whilst the ‘Seats on the Streets’ protest went off peacefully in Sedgefield and other smaller centres, in Cape Town it came face to face with the full force of the law. No doubt a sure sign that the powers that be are not considering the request for relaxation just yet.

The biggest-ever united protest in the history of South Africa’s restaurant industry is set to take place on Wednesday as hundreds of eateries, coffee shops and takeaway establishments countrywide will be participating in the ‘Million seats on the streets’ protest against Covid-19 restrictions to trade.

The Restaurant Association of South Africa (Rasa), which is leading the campaign, notified the South African Police Service (Saps) of the planned protest in a letter sent to Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi via its lawyers Mooney Ford Attorneys on July 15.

Tables and chairs will be used to block roads outside various restaurants between 12:00 and 14:00 on Wednesday as part of the peaceful protest to highlight the massive impact of Covid-19 lockdown regulations on the industry.

The netting of invasive carp in Groenvlei provided a rich source of protein for over 1000 people in Smutsville on Saturday 25 July, when just under 400kg of the fish was handed out to members of the community.

The carp were netted the night before by a team of Sedgefielders who have long been working on reducing the problem of the invasive carp that have had a devastating effect on the lake for the last few years. From the nets, the large catch was placed straight into the 'Gift of the Givers' refrigeration truck so that they could be frozen before distribution.

Recipients, who had been identified by the Municipal Social Services team, were exceptionally glad to receive the fish, and Gift of the Givers Southern Cape Volunteer Area Manager Mario Ferreira said that it made all the logistical work worthwhile just to see their reaction.

Working according to Government Health Department specifications, the fish had been tested by local Microbiologist Nico Alberts of Outeniqua Laboratory Services to make sure it was fit to eat – and it passed with flying colours.

10 of the fish- about 45kg – was given to Sedgefield Mobile Meals, and Chairman

Jim Mitchell was able to serve it up with vegetables to feed 80 families in need.

“We were worried as Carp has a reputation of being a muddy fish – but the feedback we got from the recipients was that they would like this to be a regular thing!” he reported back.

What really makes this a win-win project is the positive effect the removal of the carp has on the Groenvlei Lake itself.

Petro van Rhyn of Cape Nature says that Groenvlei is an important natural lake from both a conservation and recreational angling perspective. It contains two small indigenous fish species, the estuarine round herring and the Cape silverside as well as several species of alien fish.

“Carp were illegally introduced to Groenvlei in the 1990s,” she explained in an email, “Subsequently, their numbers have increased to such an extent that they

cause great concern amongst scientists and conservationists.”

She went on to point out that feeding habits of carp cause habitat degradation (reduction in aquatic plants, increases in turbidity) by disturbing the lake bottom, clouding the water and thereby reducing visibility which hinders other fish from finding food. Carp also prey on the eggs of indigenous fish.

Cape Nature believes that the gill nets are an effective control method and that as custodians of Groenvlei, they partner with the local team of fishermen, Knysna Municipality and Gift of the Givers to supply the carp to the local community as a food source.

Pictured left - The Filo’s Team put their Seats on Sedgefield Streets in protest against strict lockdown laws affecting their livelihood. Other Sedge eateries taking part were Fijnbosch, PiliPili and Against the Grain.

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ISSUE 595 29 July 2020 THE EDGE Page 2

18 - 22 April 2019

“A man who stops advertising to save money is like a man who stops a clock to

save time.”Thomas Jefferson

“A man who stops advertising to save money is like a man who stops a clock to save time.”

Thomas Jefferson

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I’d be mad if I didn’t!

On Tuesday 21 April we received the brilliant news that

The expression, first used in print by

Sir Thomas Browne , still stands true now as it

did over four centuries ago. In these unprecedented times we find ourselves as a nation and Garden Route community needing to look after those closest to us. Pine Lake Marina and Butterfly Blu Restaurant in

Pine Lake Marina and Butterfly Blu Restaurant had made a substantial pledge. This towards assisting communities in rural areas that have been badly affected by the COVID-19 lockdown. They sent this report:-

“charity begins at home”

back in 1642

think I am a ‘coveter’. II know – it’s wrong, but it is just that motorcycles have that effect on me.

Not all the time. No. Don’t get me wrong – it’s not like I am obsessed or anything quite so dramatic as that.

Most days I don’t even think about them …. much…. It’s just on those days when I see one go past…. Or hear one in the distance…. Or see a picture of one…. Or mistakenly Google ‘Motorbikes For Sale’ every morning from 9am to 11….

I have owned motorbikes in the past. Indeed, in the days of old Mrs Ed and I used to regularly poggle from A to B on my little Honda 50cc (well almost to B…. sometimes) (it was always questionable whether or not we would reach our destination, on account of breakdowns or domestic arguments caused by her dislike of my driving style. One might say of these journeys, if one was of a literary mindset ‘To B, or not to B, that is the question’)

We started well. Indeed, when she was the carefree teenage lass I first met in my O’ Level years, my future betrothed would leap upon the pillion with wild abandon, shouting “Let’s hit the road!” with the great glee of an adventurous spirit.

And hit the road she did. Well, the brickwork of her parents’ driveway at least.

Once I had put the bike back on its two wheels, I helped her up off the ground and explained that one should wait for the driver to get on the bike first, before leaping on in such a frenzied fashion.

But she eventually got the hang of (or should that be ‘hang on’?) being a passenger, and learned to ‘lean into the corners’, as opposed to screaming ‘WE’RE GOING TO FALL!’ and leaning in the opposite direction, and we would zip along at an admirable speed of almost 40km per hour, if it was a downhill road and the wind was behind us.

Oh, those were the days! People would come out of their houses to wave a friendly fist at us as we went past. They could hear us coming from miles away (it was pre-metric at the time), mostly because I could never get the motorcycle’s homemade exhaust connected properly, so the embattled bike sounded like a flatulent elephant seal in a shallow bathtub.

For all its faults, the little racing green dream machine was exceptionally well designed. If I sat in the right position I could wedge a half-crate of beer between my stomach (slightly smaller back then) and the petrol cap, and there was still an inch or two of the seat left for the young pre-Mrs Ed to sit on the back, her arms wrapped around me in that loving fashion that allowed her to control my speed with a swift flex of her forearms (this desire for ‘back seat’ driving has carried forward throughout our m a r r i e d l i f e – I s t i l l unconscious ly decelerate whenever I catch sight of her muscles bunching.)

Alas, it was my passion for biking and beer that was the u n d o i n g o f o u r m u t u a l motorcycle appreciation. One day I pushed the limit a little too far, and tried to extend this beer-

transportation method to a full crate. This reduced the already small back seat area to mere millimetres (what a forward-think person I was to be thinking in metric terms) and it was all my pretty young passenger could do to hang on, with nothing upon which to place her derriere, and only the home-made passenger footrests (my own engineering genius involving an inverted door handle on each side) to support her as we buzzed along at break-nail speed.

Still, all went well, and apart from the cacophony of friendly toots from the queue of vehicles behind us, I like to think the trip was going swimmingly (it was raining at the time).

But the time came for us to cross a main road, and after waiting for a break in the traffic, I kicked the bike into first, revved its battling little engine for all it was worth, and off we went.

Well, off SHE went. Off the back. Landing in a heap in the middle of the tarmac, with vehicles screeching to a halt on either side and a general state of chaos ensuing. Fortunately, the beer, the bike and I made it to the other side and, if the truth be told, I carried on, only stopping when I saw that something was amiss in the rearview mirror.

By the time I turned around (difficult to do a u-turn with my liquid luggage limiting the bike’s turning circle to something more of an ox-cart nature) the future Mrs Ed was on her feet, waving her arms at me in a most dissatisfied way.

And that was it. The end of our times of two-wheel together-ness. She has refused to come on board any of my biking adventures from that day on, even when I upgraded to bigger motorcycles with far more generous seating arrangements.

As our lives carried on, her i n s i s t ence t ha t f eed ing / clothing/educating our children were more important than feeling the wind in my hair (yes, I had hair then) and the importance of owning motorised two-wheeled transport dropped even further down the priority list. The crunch came when we were faced with the choice between a Yamaha RD350 2-stroke Twin, and a pathetically ‘uncool’ , immobile l i t t le machine that supposedly was more efficient in the washing of clothes and nappies than my patented ‘Throw-Them-In-A-Bathtub-And-Stomp-On-Them’ method…. And Mrs Ed won the fight.

(Sigh)

But fear not. I live in hope, and still dream of being back in the saddle…. Well the seat, at least.

And so I covet each and every bike I see/hear/smell/dream about.

On quiet days, I go online and have friendly banter with those advertising their motorbikes for

sale. I say ‘friendly’, but sometimes it becomes a bit one-sided when I am finally forced to admit that I don’t actually have the money to buy their machines, especially when they have so politely spent time answering my barrage of questions, sent pictures and videos of the bike from every angle and been haggled down on price by thirty percent or so….

But now I am exceptionally excited. This morning I may get a visit from a fellow from Mossel Bay who I have spent quite a bit of time interrogating about an old 2003 Africa Twin that he is selling on Gum Tree.

I n d e e d , w e h a v e b e e n exchanging calls for the last week or so, and he has gone a long way towards answering all my questions, even the ones that come to me so late at night (fortunately he is also a night-owl because he picks up even after 11pm). We finally started talking price after he had sent me the requested affidavit from a mechanic at the Honda Agency that the bike was not a lemon, and that the dark patch on the bottom of the engine that I had noticed in the fourth video (one cannot be too careful) was just a shadow, not an oil leak. I double-checked this by asking him to start the bike next to the phone so I could listen to the engine. He had harrumphed a bit about this, saying his wife and twin toddlers were asleep, so he would have to push it down the road away from the house, but eventually complied.

Once satisfied, I mentioned that R45 000 was still a little too high a price for a bike of that age, and after a somewhat heated discussion he eventually agreed that R36 000 would be more realistic, but that he wouldn’t go any lower. I said that was a good decision, and that he would surely find a buyer quite soon now he had it priced at the market value.

“So…. You aren’t actually buying it?” he stuttered.“No,” I said, I always hate this part of the conversation, “Sorry…. No…. I’m just interested in bikes… That’s why when I first answered the ad I said I was ‘Interested in the bike you had for sale’…. Umm… I hope that didn’t give you the wrong impression?”

There was a long silence, and I was worried I might have upset him because I thought I heard him say a few choice words about me under his breath. But I must have been wrong. He clearly recognised that I was just a bike lover, as he was, because he asked for my address and when I would be home, so he could come round and see me…..

All the way from Mossel Bay, nogal! I think we’ll be good friends….

Hey… Perhaps he’ll come on the bike and let me take it for a spin....

By Melanie Baumeister

Minerva Conradie, known to many around town as 'The Aloe Lady', celebrated her 90th birthday on the 27th of July 2020.

Minerva was born in Bothaville, and her story and Sedgefield's history intersect in the year 1976 when she and her husband found themselves searching for a plot on the Island with a view to buying. When they found the erf their hearts were set upon moving down here for their retirement and living happily ever after. After a phone call or two, they had ordered a wooden cottage to be delivered from Knysna - her daughter drove down from Ventersdorp in a Volkswagen Beetle, overnighted at the old Caravan Park, where the Total garage is now, to oversee the wooden cottage being erected, and then drove back up North the next day.

In 1985 Minerva finally moved to Sedgefield. Shortly after settling in, she decided she wanted to get involved with the community and socialize. So she attended a talk in Karatara about Aloe Ferox products. Upon inquiring as to how to become an agent she was quickly snapped up and has been plying her trade for the last 23 years, winning n u m e r o u s ‘ To p S e l l e r ’ accolades. In that time she has made many new friends and acquaintances from all over the world because of her stall at the Wild Oats Market. Minerva has three children, two of whom live locally, one in Sedgefield and the other in Knysna. Luckily she

often gets to see two of her five grandchildren too.

The Edge was lucky enough to be received by Minerva on her 90th Birthday and appreciate the boundless energy of this little powerhouse. She'd been taking calls all day, her daughter had made sure her phone was set on 'loud' so that she would be aware of every message that pinged through. There are giant balloons in the window proclaiming a 'Happy 21st' from a wacky neighbour.

The house is perfectly built so that one always has a view of the front gate and anyone who arrives is greeted by a warm smile and a vibrant hello. Her 'voorkamer' is filled with bunches of flowers and friends and family have been popping in and out throughout the day. Teasingly she was asked, 'So, Minerva, now that you are 90, you probably have to move into the old age home?'

She laughs like a bell, 'Oh no,' she says, 'They wouldn't like my alarm going off at 4 am so that I can pack my car and go to the Market every Saturday!' Yes, that's right folks, Minerva Conradie has been back at her stall, with her mask on and socially distanced since the Sedgefield markets opened up again at the beginning of June. It is obvious - life goes on.

Her secret to longevity? 'Try to keep healthy, don't smoke, avoid liquor and maintain an active lifestyle.' Sounds simple enough, along with a good attitude and go-getter mentality, Minerva Conradie is an example to us all.

It is obvious that nothing is going to hold back this lady, she's not going to sit on her hands and is certainly up for any challenge that the future holds. Happy Birthday dear Minerva 'The Aloe Lady' and many more wonderful returns!


“Lions Eric and Alison Watson arrived in Sedgefield in 2000 and both hit the ground running…..

Since then they have become stalwarts of the community, with Ali now taking up the reigns of President of the Sedgefield Lions Club, which Eric was President of in 2016 – 2018.

Ali is also part of the Art Society, Friends of the Library, makes sandwiches for her church, offers Sunday School classes, was involved with the Literacy Programme at Smutsvil le P r imary, a ss i s t ed a t the Masithandane Homework Club, delivers meals for Slow Town Meals, started a Book Club, and of course, her involvement in Sedgefield Lions as the Secretary to two past Presidents. So to say she is “qualified for the job” would be stating the obvious!

The purpose of Lions is to take an active interest in the civil, cultural, social and moral welfare of the community. To aid others by giving sympathy to those in distress, to aid the weak, and to give substance to the needy. As Lions we hold ourselves to the absolute highest standards in everything we do. Our members and clubs are dedicated to serving others. We champion kindness in our communities and actively work

10am - Saturday 18 July 2020The place: Car park at Sedgefield Pharmacy.The people: Selwyn Lurner from CPF as Mike Hofhuis was isolating pre-hospital, Di Young representing SedgeRise, the local business support initiative, Ginny Viner with her camera and most importantly the four car guards Mike had selected: Eric Matshini, Koos Bruiners, Dessire Solomon Mitchell and Christopher Stoffels.

This initiative was inspired by a project coming out of D u r b a n c a l l e d #I tS tar t sWithMe which crossed the pa th of a Sedgefield resident who wishes to remain anonymous and who approached Mike Hofhuis with the idea of

recognising and uplifting the self-worth of our car guards who really do the job.

Mike Hofhuis has been trying for 10 years to put shape and structure into this function that can sometimes frustrate both residents and visitors ... by way of a form of self-employment that can be shaped into something better. Sadly car-guarding can often take the form of begging by dodgy characters and we all know the creative stories that can accompany requests for money! Mike was keen to change that but all his efforts fell flat. However, he embraced this new and simple concept and together they devised a way to accentuate the posi t ives! Four “Parking Attendants” were chosen because they do the work well. They were thanked, asked for their view of what makes a good

car guard, encouraged, and each given a name badge with their photo and the legend “I pledge to be courteous and professional in my duties”. Mike ordered new red bibs for them and each was given two specially made face masks.

The hope is that this project will grow, with these car guards helping to draw up a simple training manual with Mike so that other aspiring guards can be encouraged to think of their work as a proper job that can be done well. Good cheerful parking assistants should lead to a tourism benefit and the guards should earn more as they do the job more effectively and with pride.

Outgoing President Zwaai Kruger pins the Presidential badge on incoming President Ali Watson

Outgoing President Zwaai Kruger proudly handsover the Sedgefield Lions reins!

to improve the lives of other people. Thank you to the community who always support our projects and who donate to us, we could not do it without you!

Wishing Lion President Alison a happy, healthy and successful term. Your fellow Directors and Members are there for you every step of the way! “

The EDGE Team would like to offer a huge vote of thanks to those who have signed up for the ‘voluntary subscription’ appeal in our last edition. The pledges of support have made us all proud to be a part of this community newspaper, and underpinned our determination to maintain The EDGE’s integral role in the community.

Anyone who would like to be a part of ensuring that The EDGE Community Newspaper continues to keep Sedgefield informed, involved, entertained and, perhaps most importantly, u n i t e d , m a y v i s i t o u r w e b p a g e www.edgenews.co.za to find out more about the voluntary subscription campaign.

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Winter brings with it a unique set of challenges when it comes to service delivery. Knysna’s Acting Municipal Manager Dr L o u i s S c h e e p e r s h a s announced that they are well p re p a re d t o d e a l w i t h foreseeable eventualities, guided by the Winter Season Readiness Plan (WSRP). “We implemented the WSRP in June and will follow its specific strategies until the end of August – our traditional winter months,” said Dr Scheepers. “Not only does it stipulate responsibilities for the various Municipal sections in terms of service delivery, but it also provides clear procedures on managing the potential disasters that inclement winter weather may bring about.” Knysna historically experiences cut-off low-pressure weather systems during the winter months. These systems typically result in heavy rainfall and flash floods. The other extreme is realised when house fires occur in connection with the common use of gas heaters, open flames, or other sources used for generating heat. “Our Fire and Rescue Services are prepared to carry out their firefighting, rescue and fire prevention functions on a continuous basis,.Amongst

other provisions detailed in the WSRP, leave will be minimised during this season with no training interventions in order to maximise staff availability. Should a disaster occur, the need to communicate is immediate. T h e W i n t e r S e a s o n Communication Plan will ensure that accurate, reliable and appropriate information is issued to relevant stakeholders in a timely manner.” The WSRP guides actions for all sections during the winter season. The Waste Management Department is ready to increase its existing cleaning capacity as required. Refuse collection will continue as usual, with any interruptions or changes to the s c h e d u l e c o m m u n i c a t e d timeously. Seasonal readiness already forms part of the regular maintenance programs of the Streets and Storm Water, Water and Wastewater and Electro-Mechanical sections. The electrical network infrastructure is capable of meeting the expected increase in energy consumption during the colder months. “The Covid-19 pandemic adds pressure to preparations for this season,” Dr Scheepers said. “Very little is known about the virus and its associated disease but, as it is spread in a similar manner to the seasonal ‘flu and

cold, it is not unreasonable to assume that winter may accelerate its spread. We know that Knysna has already been declared a hotspot and that our infection rate is skyrocketing. We h a v e a c o n t i n u e d responsibility for the safety of our residents and have factored this consideration into our WSRP.” With most events and festivals cancelled during the winter season due to the pandemic, Traffic Officers will not have to manage the seasonal influx of vehicles but will concentrate their efforts on keeping Knysna’s roads safe for all road users. Aside from performing their usual dut ies , Law Enforcement Officers will be monitoring Covid-19 related offences such as not complying with social distancing. They will also assist at cemeteries during burial services and be checking on business and community compliance with the re levant a ler t level regulations. The Knysna COVID-19 Multi-Agency Coordination Centre, or Joint Operation Centre (JOC), was established on 20 March and consists of various clusters that include all relevant d i s a s t e r m a n a g e m e n t stakeholders. Leaders meet with their clusters to deal with

matters of concern and to discuss operational plans. The cluster leader provides feedback on these meetings at the JOC and raises matters to be escalated to the district or provincial g o v e r n m e n t f o r c l a r i t y, feedback, or action. “Our various efforts to provide COVID-19 related support to our residents at grassroots level have been well documented,” Dr Scheepers continued. “These include the establishment of a temporary homeless shelter at Loerie Park where our partners are now able to provide additional services such as health care, issues surrounding substance abuse and pastoral counselling. It has also allowed

us to create a relevant database that, amongst other things, r e f l e c t s a n i n d i v i d u a l s ’ eligibility for our low-cost housing projects and identifies those who need identification documents.” The Humanitarian and Social Relief program run by Knysna Municipality and its partners has, to date, provided food relief in the form of parcels or vouchers to over 6 000 households. 64 soup kitchens provide nearly 6 000 daily meals to members of vulnerable communities and pamphlets containing information on agencies that deliver psycho-social services have been compiled and distributed.

“Our WSRP ensures our ability to promote a safe and healthy winter season for our residents while delivering services of a high standard,” Dr Scheepers concluded. “It is important to note that the health of our staff is vital to the serving of our customers and, where necessary, we must balance the wellbeing of our staff with delivering basic services. You can assist us in ensuring their health – as well as your own, your family’s and your neighbours’ by washing your hands regularly, wearing your mask if you must go outside, and staying home as much as possible.”

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4th SUNDAY8 - 12. Gardeners Market at Steam Whistle Station. For more info call 072 487 0395


Wednesdays8 for 9am Golf Day @ The Links. All members welcome.

Thursdays7:30am Eden Cycling Club Group Social outride departs Cycle Worx. All welcome.8 for 9am Sedge Gentlemen’s Golf @ The Links

Fridays8am Ladies Golf @ Links Course

Saturdays7:30am Eden Cycling Club Group Social outride departs Cycle Worx. All welcome.8am-12 Wild Oats Community Farmers’ Market 8 for 9am Saturday Competition Golf @ Links Course8am - 2pm Mosaic Market8am - 1pm Scarab Craft Market

Sundays8am Eden Cycling Club Group Social outride departs Cycle Worx. All welcome.

Sunday 9th August 8 - 12. Car Boot Sale at Steam Whistle Station. For more info call 072 487 0395

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The Editor,Issues re the Village GreenOn Friday afternoon I was down on the Village Green carrying out my daily walk and exercise routine. (I refer to the Village Green as that grassed area near the Police Station & to the west of the Lions Club house). It irritates me that there is a group of people here in Sedgefield that do not respect property that belongs to others, such as the Municipality, or one might say us as the Community of Sedgefield.I noticed a group of some three youngsters mooching around. I do not know what prompted me to watch them, except I guess you might call it “anticipation”. A while later I noticed one of the kids using a stick to hack at one of the yellow wood saplings that the Municipality have recently planted on the VG. A few moments later another person walking their dog spoke to the youngsters about their silly behaviour and they stopped

hacking at the tree. However, no sooner had this person walked away than the one started to hack at the tree again with his stick.I could not contain my irritation and shouted at the youngsters to stop. At that point, they walked off as if nothing had happened. A little while later the “dog walker” spoke to me. He said that earlier he had spoken to the same group as they were taking plastic bags out of one of the rubbish bins on the VG and scattering the stuff around. He had stopped them and made them collect the scattered bags and put them back in the bin.I guess most of the youngsters one sees around Sedgefield at the moment are bored, as normally they would be in school. But why do they have to “attack or destroy” property that does not belong to them???

Sedgefield Resident

by Welland Cowley

Do you have a shady place in your garden under trees and you have been wondering what to plant there ?

There are many species of the indigenous Plectranthus that are suitable for shade planting. Some are groundcovers others taller shrubs and many are medium height.

Plectranthus will grow in sandier soils but will flourish if a generous amount of compost is dug in to enrich the soil. They are good for mass planting. An a r r a n g e m e n t o f t a l l e r Plectranthus ecklonii as a central group surrounded by medium height Plectranthus ciliatus and bordered by the groundcover Plectranthus praetermissus make a good combination and give good colour variation.

Plectranthus ecklonii are available with either pink or purple flowers. When you start your shade garden be sure to cut off the lower branches of the trees so that you have a clearance of at least two metres in height above the floor of your bed.

Plectranthus are mainly autumn-flowering and you may h a v e n o t i c e d t h e m i n Sedgefield gardens before the lockdown came into force. If you have access to Plectranthus plants and want something to do in the lock-down period now is the time to take cuttings. Plectranthus are mainly soft wood plants so soft wood

cuttings can be taken. Be sure to remove the bottom leaves and flowers. Dip the ends in a soft wood rooting hormone powder and plant in river-sand in small pots or trays. They root easily in water on a window sill. Once well-rooted, plant the cuttings out in dappled shade in well-composted garden soil .

S o m e s p e c i e s s u c h a s Plectranthus saccatus and Plectranthus praetermissus make ideal hanging basket subjects. Plectranthus ernstii, named after the well known botanist, Ernst van J a a r s v e l d w h o discovered it in the Oribi Gorge in 1977 is an interesting subject and a natural bonsai. It makes an excellent pot or rockery plant with its inflated stems.

Wishing you happy gardening in this rather gr im t ime in our history. Stay healthy a n d r e m e m b e r gardening will give you peace and take your mind off the current situation.

For more information contact Welland on : green f ingers sedge @gmail.com

Plectranthus - Ideal plants for shade gardens

Plectranthus praetermissus

Plectranthus saccatus

Plectranthus ernstii

Beatrice Lilian Barnard, neé Hambidge, passed away on 22.07.2020.

Bea and her husband Barney had been part of the Sedgefield community since 1995. In 2 0 0 5 t h e y m o v e d t o Sedgemeer, where they occupied a unit overlooking the estuary. They were both ac t ive members of the Sedgefield Christian Church, where Bea was part of the intercessory prayer team. Prayer was a big part of Bea's life. She maintained a robust spiritual perspective on life and would regularly join others in establishing heavenly authority in her immediate and extended surrounds. As a family, we will miss those prayers, and sense the need to pick the baton - having benefited so greatly from that effort.

We are immensely grateful to the nursing staff, carers and management at Sedgemeer who took such wonderful care of our mum as she became frail in older age and finally, became infected with the COVID-19 virus. We are also grateful for the support of staff from Pick n Pay, Sedgefield Pharmacy and Dr JC Venter. We celebrate her victorious life, which we cherish as an e x a m p l e o f g r a c e a n d endurance. As children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren we are blessed to have been part of her family and feel connected with you in Sedgefield as we remember her.

THE END OF THE AGEThere's no doubt in my mind we have reached the end of an age and the beginning of a new one. At the demise and passing through the veil of Beatrice Lilian Barnard neé Hambidge we engage the end of and the beginning of an epoch. Why do I say so? Because the world that was is no longer and the world that will be is like no other. Where we are going is not where we are coming from. And quite honestly I would rather go back to the beginning.Beatrice embodied all that was good of humanity. All that was graceful and peaceful. All that was respectful and loving. Nary a bone in her body in disregard or contempt of humanity. But only continued love and patience and perseverance. Those who knew her would say she was a lady of note, a lady of dignity. And no gentleman ever came close to a gentlewoman.In her blood, in her genes, ran the blood of kings. Why do I say so? Because kings are gentle and queens are kind. And the rest are impostors.It is said royalty plays out in how you treat others and here we have an example that to be born into greatness is not a matter of birth but a matter of behavior. God help us to follow in the footsteps of this humble and godfearing soldier.

Spearmaiden is what we call her and in the Spirit she was a force to be reckoned with. They knew her there and know her still. And they tremble. For they know greater is he that is in you than he

that is in the world.Mom would love to say thank you to you all. For what you did for her. For what you did to her. She will say the Lord's blessing upon you forevermore.

Especially we would like to thank those who took care of her. Her caregivers. We as family say we love you and any opportunity we may have to take care of you we will as you did for our mother.

For all her friends and sisters and brothers. In the church, in the community. In the streets and on the beaches. At the Pharmacy, at Pick and Pay. Dr Venter and staff. All who saw that spearmaiden lady and said there is one we want to be friends with. Indeed, you are friends of ours too, the Barnards.

Lastly, we would like to say that Mom only had one thing in mind throughout her life and that was to give thanks for all things. We give thanks for you and we give thanks for her.We love you Mom.


These were some thoughts and sayings from the carers:Agreed with ALL SEDGEFIELDERS rather than the whole of SedgefieldChoose WISDOM not IGNORANCEIf tested stay at home and wait for the resultsNeed help? We need your correct contact info.It is not a shame - don't stigmatiseIf you get sick, your family and community will also get sick.Anyone can get infected - young old and pink and blue! we all really liked the pink and blue!Protect me and you. Your and my health is a priorityFive Rs IThen under each one if they were in blocks one could say something - e.g e.g Be responsible - wear a mask - stay home

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The COVID-19 (Coronavirus) numbers are quickly rising in the Garden Route. By staying at home as much as possible, regularly washing your hands, wearing a mask and social distancing whenever you are out, you are being a responsible community member.

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spreading the infection will not only cause illness, but the possibility of business closure and job losses that will affect your family and the whole community.

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Die Covid-19 (Coronavirus) syfers is besig om vinnig te styg in die Tuinroete. Deur so ver moontlik by die huis te bly, gereeld jou hande te was, ‘n masker te dra en astand beheer toe te pas wanneer u in die publiek is, is jy ‘n verantwoordelike lid van die gemeenskap.

Moenie mense wat Cov id -19 het minderwaardig laat voel nie. Enige iemand kan geinfekteer word – jonk of oud, pienk en blou! Ondersteun diegene wat positief getoets het deur hulle toe te laat om te self-isoleer. Help hulle waar julle kan deur byvoorbeeld hul inkopies te doen, ens. O N T H O U a s s e b l i e f o m a l t y d d i e voorgestelde voorsorgmaatreels toe te pas.

As jy siek word, kan jou familie en gemeenskap ook siek word.

Ons moet dus alles moontlik doen om te keer dat die Covid-19 virus versprei.

Onthou dat verspreiding van die infeksie sal nie alleenlik siekte veroorsaak nie maar dit kan ook beteken dat besighede moet sluit. Dit kan ly tot werksverlies en jou familie sowel as die hele gemeenskap kan geaffekteer word.

Niemand hoef dit alleen te beveg nie. Alle SEDGEFIELDERS moet hul deel doen om hierdie stryd te beveg. Toon respek vir mekaar en bou saam ‘n ve i l ige gemeenskap om te verseker dat ons almal hierdie pandemie kan oorleef.

Dit sal nie verewig aanhou nie – hoe meer versigtig ons is, hoe gouer kan ons herstel.

sinciphise izinga lentsholongwane iCovid-19.

Khumbula ukusasazeka kwei sifo Covid-19 ayiko kugula kodwa. Imisebenzi iyachapha-zeleka ngoba iyaphela, somashishini ayavalwa.

Akukho namnye umntu onokulwa esisifo Covid-19 eyedwa. SISONKE SINGABAHLALI BASE SEDGEFIELD sinodlala indima yethu k a k h u l u u k u l w a l o b h u b h a n i . M a s i h l o n i p h a n e n i s i b a m b a n e n i singabahlali ekulweni esisifo Covid-19 engubhubhane ukusindisa isininzi.

Esi sifo Covid-19 ayizohlala ngonapha kade xa s inobulumko bokuyi lwa ngoku khawuleza.

Izinga lamanani eCorona linyuka imihla ngemihla kwisixeko sase Garden Route. U k h u s e l e ko o l u fa n e l e l w e n z i w e kukuhlamba izandla rhoqo, Ukuhlala endlini maxa onke kubalulekile, Ukunxiba imas ik i naphina apho uyakhona kubalulekile maxa onke. Leyo into isenza sibe ngabahlali abanenkathalo.

Masingaba calucaluli abo baye basuleleka sesi sifo Covid-19, ngoba mntu ngamnye angachaphazeleka masiba xhase maxesha onke.

Xa kwenzekile uchaphazeleko yazi uba nolwakho usapho luse ngciphekweni wokosuleleka. Ngako oko kufuneka senze konke oku semandleni ethu ukuze

Khetha ubulumko ngaphezu kunoba ungazi

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AfrikaansKom ons kies wysheid bo onkunde

KAWS

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Myoli Beach - Spacious 2 bedroomed flat, 2 baths, open plan living area. Fully furnished. R7500pm. Ph 072 555 8922

I’ve just experienced the most amazing workmanship, honesty and integrity in a business. One seldom comes across a company that responds and acts so immediately on calls. With results orientated individuals, capable of doing a job as promised, and often far above expectations. I recommend Cool Care with a happy heart. Happy customer.

Ploms Auto Mobile all servicing & motor vehicle repairs undertaken @ reasonable prices. Phone Peter Plomaritis 083 455 6224

3. Accommodation Holiday

____________________________4. Announcements

Bird Cottage on the Island. Quality accommodation. Low rates. Spacious, DSTV, w/machine. Also stop over option in Guinea Room Suite. 044 3431261 www.birdcottage.co.za

Announcing our Scooter Hire, Delivery & Tour Service. Scootabout - for new and pre-owned Scooters. Express Courier Service. Scooter Spares & Repairs, Accessories! K53 Licence Training. Shop 10, 4 Swallow Drive, Sedgefield. 083 326 5304 Email [email protected]

BOOKS FOR EVERY BUDGET great quality & variety of 2nd hand books for sale & we offer 40% discount on books bought from us, returned in good condition. If you’re downscaling or spring cleaning, we buy books that are in good condition. Deo Gratia (next to Pick n Pay) 082 9020 649

WANTED : Sedgefield Hospice Shoppe need your second hand goods. Have a clean out and help others with your unwanted items! Please give them a call 044 343 1722

Architectural Draughting Services. Phone Tracy 082 695 3119 / 044 343 1421

Craftsman Homes - Quality building in Brick & Timber 044 343 1601 / 082 812 1820

Computer He lp & Suppor t - Martin - 082 576 5038

MUSIC LESSONS - - Piano, music theory and

clarinet. From beginners to advanced, for all ages. Please contact Ann Carroll on 0832757576, [email protected]. www.touchwoodmusic.co.za

HANDS ON ELECTRICAL For service and repairs, installations, fridges, washing machines, dishwashers, microwaves, stoves, TV & audio. Quality workmanship. Reg on 083 297 1929

HEUNIS Plumbing & Electrical. All Maintenance & Construction Qualified in both trades COC Certificates. Call

____________________________6. Building & Related Services

____________________________10. Computers

____________________________12. Education & Tuition

___________________________13. Electrical

CXTIPPERS & DIGGERS - Quality products & service at your doorstep. Tel 044 382 1645

Demolition Excavation & Planthire. Contact CX Tippers & Diggers for all your plant hire requirements. Tel. 044 382 1645

Tools, tiling, paint, varnish, electrical, plumbing, hardware Sedge Hardware 343 1960

On line lessons also offered.

Faulty Microwave? Phone Hands on Electrical for free quote. 083 297 1929

Is your stove working properly & safe? If not call Hands on Electrical - 083 297 1929

____________________________9. Clothing

____________________________15. Employment wanted

Adult Sedgefield T-shirts and Hoodie Tops for sale at Soozis. Tel 044 373 1813. Pick n Pay Centre, Sedgefield

082 972 3911 [email protected]

Lincy, hard working Malawian looking for domestic work for 3 days.0784943118

BusinessGlenn - 083 411 4310

Domestic workCallo - 071 413 2579Chipo - 076 212 4598Elah - 060 469 5487Grace - 066 352 1649Grace - 083 774 0992 RefMather - 061 775 4060Praise - 073 239 8484Regina - 071 413 2579Shakita - 063 592 0762Teleza - 060 469 5487Victoria - 066 001 0149 BabysittingViolet - 084 494 3743

Garden workChrispine - 063 260 0675Fred - 061 775 4050Karim - 083 774 0992 Mlw RefsKhumbo - 078 487 8289Paul - 084 494 3743Robert - 084 479 2395 Plumber

Journalist /WriterTaiga - 083 264 2632

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18. For Sale

Rust Stain Remover for Fabric. 50ml for R25. R45 for 100ml. Available from the Edge offices. Enquiries Verity 076 619 3659

Compost, pot soil, seeds, fertilisers, irrigation, tools @ Sedge Hardware

Imago Relationship Coach & Clinical Counsellor. Specialising in Marriage/ Relationships, Anxiety, Depression Management, Bereavement, Grief, Loss & Personal Development. Please phone Merle Lifson-Dettori on 083 709 0467

Sedgefield Pharmacy, Woodpecker Mall. Tel 044 343 1628, Fax 343 1110. Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 8am-1pm, Sun & Pub Holidays 9:30am-12.

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____________________________20. Health & Beauty

____________________________22. Home Improvements

AQUAMAN POOL CARE Service Maintenance. Pump Repairs. Call 044 343 3237 / 072 704 2872

Adult Incontinence Nappies available at Soozi’s, Pick n Pay Centre 044 343 1813 / 082 771 0694

The Greenmere Studio (est in 1994) offers Exercise classes for Health and Vitality; Therapeutic Massage; Post Surgery Rehabilitation and Support. For your optimal health and well-being, contact Briony: thegreenmerestudio@ gmail.com / 084 487 7140.

Cobble Paving, Sedgefield. For all types of paving, best prices, best paving, free quotes. Don’t delay - Pave Today! Call Norman or Antoinette: Tel: (044) 343 2404 / 083 305 0346

HERB Plants & VEG seedlings organic & local. Heatherhill Herbs Rheenendal Rd. Open Tues-Fri 8-4.30 & Saturday mornings 9-1. 076 4644110

KUBI HIRE - Digger Loader for Hire Landscaping & hauling. Craig 082 715 8002

LIVING LANDSCAPES Professional garden make-over. Luke 072 022 5977

Aloe Ferox Products whole range in stock @ factory prices. The Aloe Lady : 044 343 2214 @ Wild Oats Market on Saturdays.

CHANGES Hair & Beauty Studio is moving to 16 Fraser St, Sedgefield from 1st August. 061 287 6009 / 044 343 2224

DAN THE HANDYMAN General Repairs & Maintenance, Tiling, Painting, Glazing, Carpentry, Plumbing, Roofing & Soak Ways. No job too small. 084 400 5437. Luke 072 022 5977

Silver Scissors Unisex Hairstylists - 21 Tiptol Street, Sedge. Tel 044 343 2112

JIMMY CATER Quality painting and decorating. Free quotes. 082 773 9782____________________________25. Motor Cars/Bikes

____________________________27. Pets & Livestock

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32. Services Offered

BMW F650GS Twin Spark with heated grips and ABS for sale with many extras. One owner since new and in good condition. All BMW services. 2004 Model 56 000km. Colour Sun Yellow. R35,000. Richard 083 268 8290 Sedgefield.

PLOMS Auto Mobile personal service on your vehicle. Phone Peter 083 455 6224

Windcreen Chips & Cracks expertly repaired. Phone Martin 084 618 1180

082 972 3911 [email protected]

Property for sale 7,5 Ha site at Lake Pleasant, 1km from Goukamma Coastal Reserve, and 5 km from Sedgefield. R2.5 million ono. Phone Robin 0832558477.

Delicious homebaked cakes, biscuits & toasted sarmies enjoyed with LavAzza coffee, latte, hot chocolate, tea or milkshake. You can also buy a Gift Voucher (eats, treats or books) to bless someone. Deo Gratia (next to Pick n Pay) 082 9020 649

JVM AUTOMATION - Alarm systems. Automated Garage Doors, Gates, Remotes & Batteries. Installations, replacements & repairs. Sedgefield based. Call Jaco Venter 072 083 1977

AIRPORT & CHARTER TRANSPORT, GARDEN ROUTE and KAROO. Call Anthony on 083 253 0838.

CINDY’S CLEANING SERVICE Drop off maids, Supervised team cleans, Holiday homes. Competitive rates. For more info Cindy on 076 374 4945. Email : [email protected]

All pet food or other donations for Animal Welfare 044 384 1603 to be dropped off at Simply Vets or Knysna Vet Clinic.

Knysna Animal Welfare office 044 384 1603 or emergency call 073 461 9825. (24hrs)

Call

Plumbing Hardware @ Sedgefield Hardware.

Any problems with epilepsy or other disabilities? EPILEPSY SA on 044 382 2155 or visit Off Rio Road, Knysna We can help!

Heunis Plumbing & Electrical. All Maintenance & Construction Qualified in both trades COC Certificates.

Klaus Schulz Plumbing. PIRB Registered. Does all work personally. 044 343 2114 / 073 345 6110

Smith Plumbing for personal service. Call Peet 084 889 2578___________________________29. Property

___________________________30. Restaurants & Takeaways

___________________________31. Security

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CLEAN BY NATURE - Accredited SEBO Agent. Winter Promo 25% off until end of August 2020. We offer professional dry carpet cleaning, mattress and upholstery cleaning, disinfecting small offices, shops & motor vehicles. We collect and clean Kelims, Durries, Persian and wool carpets. Call Peter on 061 560 8242.

Dog walker at R30 per hour. Please call Kaylee on 060 744 5916

Karen’s Holiday Home Management while you are not at your holiday home, we will be! Regular monthly checks, reports on all aspect of your home K a r e f r e e H o m e M a n a g e m e n t . Call 072 586 1086.

1 To Rent2 Accom. Wanted3 Accom. - Holiday4 Announcements5 Boats & Acc6 Building Services7 Businesses8 Cellular, Electronics & TV9 Clothing10 Computers11 Crafts & Home Industry12 Education & Tuition13 Electrical14 Employment Offered15 Employment Wanted16 Fabric & Haberdashery17 Food & Wine18 For Sale19 Home & Garden20 Health & Beauty21 Hobbies22 Home Improvements23 Lost & Found24 Miscellaneous25 Motor Cars/Bikes26 Personal27 Pets & Livestock28 Plumbing29 Property30 Restaurants & Pubs31 Security32 Services Offered33 Sport & Leisure34 Tea/Coffee & Take-Aways35 Heavy Vehicles & Mach.36 Wanted / Swop etc

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Knysna Animal Welfare office 044 384 1603 or emergency call 073 461 9825. (24hrs)

Smutsville, Sizamile Youth Advisory Centre, Mon- Friday 7:30am-4:30pm. Enquiries Edna Thompson 079 749 5181

M J P HOME MAINTENANCE - Roof cleaning, painting, deck maintenance, gutter cleaning, wall extensions, window sanding & repairs and fencing. Call Martin 071 558 8581

Sedgefield Stationers, Plum Tree Trading Post. For all your stationery requirements. If we don’t have it we will get it. Call Toni - 072 383 6532

TLC OPENS DOORS THIS WEEK DURING WORLD ALZHEIMER'S MONTH


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We are all feeling the effects of l iv ing through a global pandemic. Some in small inconvenient ways and others in large overwhelming waves that just seem to crash without ceasing. For those of us that are really struggling emotionally and have the feeling that there aren't a lot of options available to us, 'Sedgies Care' is a c o m m u n i t y w i t h i n a community of people that are taking the time to listen, encourage and support the people that need it the most. We can feel very alone in this difficult time, but it is not necessary to struggle in isolation.

A heartfelt post on social media has made this happen, one small voice has prompted many to stand up and ask, 'How can we help?'

Here is the letter that prompted the wave of empathy and kindness:

“Hello SedgefieldToday I drove into town and everything seemed relatively normal. Sedgefielders (with masks) just carrying on with life. But today, whilst going about my business, I was jolted out of my illusion with news of yet another desperate person taking their own life. Today, through a conversation with a colleague I discovered that, without us realizing it, there are those in our community who are really really struggling and mostly don’t or can’t talk about it. Good people

who have had work paid their bills and supported themselves and their families, and now unexpectedly find themselves no longer able to do this. Good people becoming desperate with seemingly no solution. I also know that within our community we have many caring counsellors who can offer a listening heart, emotional support, bring relief and help a person to improve their quality of life. There is help out there – we just need to make it easily available to those who are not used to asking for help.”

The community heeded the call, spear-headed by dynamo Jenny Des Fountain, who is guiding ‘Sedgies Care’ into the form that it is taking. There is a shoulder to lean on, a friendly voice and a kind face (albeit sometimes behind a mask) for those that are not coping at the moment.

The Sedgies Care initiative has joined with Sedgies Rise for business support, volunteer counsellors for emotional support and various forms of food parcel and meal support. This is not a formal body, it is an easy access portal for people to find physical, emotional, business and survival support. It is run by volunteers who care and want what is best for our town. All the emotional helpers are either registered counsellors or have counseling experience as well as different helpful skills to offer. The trick is now in recognising the need within each of us to ask for assistance. Many

of us have never asked for help before, please, if you feel like you are at tipping or breaking point, then 'Sedgies Care' is a l i f e l i ne t o con f iden t i a l , respectful and easy access support.

How to get in touch:

As a volunteer, contact Jenny – Whatsup only 072 843 8121Or, if you are needing a shoulder to lean on and/or mental health care, go to sedgiescare.co.zaand soon you will be able to find them on a Sedgiescare Facebook page. There's a long list of 'kind hearts and professional ears' to choose from, and you can make the choice at your discretion.

Alternatively if you are in dire straits and fear that there is no other option, please contact one of the National Help Lines immediately. They are available day and night to anyone who needs them.• LifeLine National Crisis Line: 0861 322 322/ 0800 150 150• Depression and Anxiety Crisis line: 0800 567 567• Suicide Crisis Line: 0800 12 13 14

May we all be well and safe and most importantly – please reach out if you are in crisis.

SEDGE Cares

INCLUSIVE. INNOVATIVE. INSPIRED

A favourite watering hole for Sedgefield locals and visitors is closing, after over 22 years of trade.

For so long La Piazza has held a place in the community, not only as a pub and restaurant but often as the 'heartbeat' of the village, where countless boerewors Bashes have raised money for local charities, sporting fans have gathered to cheer on the Springboks and Proteas (and owner Gary Atkinson's precious Bulls) and folks could simply sit on the deck with a cold drink and watch the world go by.

Gary and his wife, Rene say that they have been left with no choice but to close La Piazza, purely due to the deteriorating state of premises of the restaurant and a breakdown in the relationship with the landlord.

“We have been sending requests for basic maintenance to be done

Meanwhile they have opened ‘La Piazza on the Go’ in the Green Valley Centre, where they will be offering most of their restaurant menu as take-aways and as an outside catering service (see adjacent advertisement.)

“We will let everyone know when and where the New La Piazza will open,” said Gary, “Watch this space!”

for years, but nothing has happened. It is now at a stage where we feel the building is no longer safe for our customers and staff.”

The well known couple are still positive that better things will ‘rise from the ashes’ and are looking for new premises to open again.

THE END OF AN ERA

KAWS


14 - 27 July 2020

Cola Beach 15 July, at 14h00 a hand planer and small angle grinder were stolen out of a van on the corner of Dover and Agulhas streets.

Groenvlei 27 July, a gas cylinder was taken during the night from a property in Lower Fraser Street.

Myoli Beach 22 July, at around 13h15, security was called to a local restaurant after a certain individual, who is known to be dangerous, refused to leave the premises after threatening staff and personnel. This individual was arrested for various other related crimes and is currently being remanded in custody until his bail hearing on Friday 31 July in the Knysna Magistrate Court. A petition to oppose his bail has been signed and delivered. 27 July, three known people of interest were chased away from a property in Claude Urban Drive after harassing and threatening the owners for food. A COP member gave chase and a knife was pulled on him. Security and SAPS were called but the suspects managed to get away. A knife was retrieved from the bushes where it had been thrown. Sedgehill 17 July, a house in Raven Street was broken into at around 03h30 and a television was taken. 24 July, during the evening a whiteboard was taken from underneath a house in Cycad Crescent. 26 July, sometime during the early hours of the morning, a house in Cycad Crescent was broken into. The perpetrators smashed a window and managed to take a flat-screen television.

The Village 17 July, at sometime, during the night a rock was thrown through the window of a fishing shop and an old fishing reel was taken from the display cabinet. 21 July, a wallet and cell phone were stolen from a customer at Pick n Pay. 22 July, residents on the corner of Mossie and Swallow streets, woke up to discover two panes of glass had been removed from a window at the back of their house. No entry was gained. A

house in Neddicky Street was broken into, during the morning of the same day whilst the owner was out. A television, cell phone and other household goods were taken.

23 July, sometime, during the night, there was a theft out of a motor vehicle in Bleshoender Street. This is now the third time in five weeks that this vehicle has been broken into. 25 July, at around 02h00, a resident managed to scare away four intruders on a property in Uil Street. Appeal to all Neighbourhood Wa t c h & S a f e t y G r o u p WhatsApp Group Members: In recent weeks, some of the Neighbourhood Watch & Safety Groups have been flooded with messages about an increase in foot traffic in certain areas and streets, as well as an increase of b e g g i n g a t p r o p e r t i e s . Remember, that it is not a criminal offence to beg and furthermore, “Freedom of Movement” makes it perfectly legal for any person to make use of any public road. Please do not flood the groups with this kind of information, as each time it is placed on a group, the other 255 members on the group have to stop what they are doing, to check their messages – thus causing many people to complain privately to the administrators and or leave the various groups. However, if you are certain that the person begging at your gate is a known person of interest or an opportunist, then please place a message on the group so that someone can respond to check out the situation. Please keep the information on the groups pertinent to crime and safety-related matters.

We wish to suggest that you keep your gates locked and do not approach any hawkers or beggars, whilst leaving your doors open for an opportunist to slip into your house while you are at the gate or fence talking to that person. Also, chat with your neighbours in your street to form your own Street WhatsApp group, to alert each other of the hawkers and beggars as well as o t h e r i m p o r t a n t m a t t e r s applicable to your street.

Hospice would like to say a big thank you to the Sedgefield volunteer ladies that sewed the scrubs for Knysna Sedgefield Hospice.

In this pandemic where healthcare workers are among the most at risk for becoming

infected, our community has taken practical and meaningful measures to help protect hospice clinical staff as they continue to see and support patients in their homes.

PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is needed for staff

Right: Hospice Clinical Staff in their newly made scrubs

Below: The staff in their locally made PPE

Sr. Henriette receiving PPE

work ing w i th COVID19 patients. The cost of buying disposable isolation PPE is prohibitive and so a plan was made.Dr Julie helped co-ordinate a team to make their own washable kit. Anne McMurray created the pattern. Dr Janet Stanford took the trip to George to purchase the meters and meters of fabric. Sewers were - Dr Julie Dieterich (coordinator), Joan Grey (usually a soup and sandwich volunteer), Jacky Rhode (CCW) and Jennifer Galant (Day-care volunteer a super valuable person). The PPE is now made, packed and ready for use and colour coded so that staff know which colour is their size.Dave McCrae helped us with the visors we needed.

The actual team that will be involved with the care of these patients is small and

based on the individual risk assessments done. It Includes nurses and social workers backed up by Dr Janet Stanford on video.Staff are trained on “donning and doffing” the isolation kit and Janetta and Aretha are trained on safely washing and maintaining.

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Someone with Alzheimer’s disease may start rummaging or searching through cabinets, d r a w e r s , c l o s e t s , t h e refrigerator, and other places where things are stored. He or she may also hide items around the house. This behaviour can be annoying or even dangerous for the caregiver or family members. If you get angry, try t o re m e m b e r t h a t t h i s behaviour is part of the disease.

In some cases, there might be a logical reason for this behaviour. For instance, the person may be looking for something specific, although he or she may not be able to tell you what it is. He or she may be hungry or bored. Try to understand what is causing the behaviour so you can fit your response to the cause.

Rummaging—with SafetyYou can take steps that allow the person with Alzheimer’s to rummage while protecting your belongings and keeping the person safe.

Try these tips:• Lock up dangerous or toxic products or place them out of the person’s sight and reach.

• Remove spoiled food from the refrigerator and cabinets. Someone with Alzheimer’s may look for snacks but lack the judgment or sense of taste to stay away from spoiled foods.

•Remove valuable items that could be misplaced or hidden by the person, such as important papers, chequebooks, charge cards, jewellery, keys, etc.

• People with Alzheimer’s often

hide, lose, or throw away mail. If this is a serious problem, consider getting a post office box. If you have a yard with a fence and a locked gate, place your mailbox outside the gate.

You also can create a special place where the person with Alzheimer’s can rummage freely or sort things. This could be a chest of drawers, a bag of objects, or a basket of clothing to fold or unfold. Give him or her a personal box, chest, or cupboard in which to store special objects. You may have to remind the person where to find his or her personal storage place.

T i p s f o r c o p i n g w i t h rummaging• K e e p t h e p e r s o n w i t h Alzheimer’s from going into unused rooms. This limits their rummaging through and hiding things.

• Search the house to learn where the person often hides things. Once you find these places, check them often, out of sight of the person.

• Keep all trash cans covered or out of sight. People with Alzheimer’s may not remember the purpose of the container or may rummage through it.

• Check trash containers before you empty them, in case something has been hidden there or thrown away by accident.

Good news - From 29th July 2020 the Sedgefield Hospice Shop is also open every Wednesday, from 10h00 to 13h00. So we are now open every weekday morning from Tuesday to Saturday. Remember our Friday - 50% discount on all book sales. We wish to thank all the wonderful volunteers who have managed to get the shop up and running under the strict covid-19 protocols.

Our heartfelt thanks go to everyone who has so generously donated items recently.

Hospice is currently running a very interesting raffle in the shop. The prize is a 2019 Norco Storm 3 Bicycle valued at R6500. This amazing bike has been donated by AMF (Algemeine Maschinen Fabrik). All proceeds will go to Hospice. The draw will be held on Saturday

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Next issue’s article will deal with hallucinations, delusions and paranoia.

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“Deafness sti l l remains isolating – even more so than blindness. When you’re blind, you lose touch with things, but when you’re deaf, you lose touch with people.” Helen Keller

Lions clubs and Lions hearing foundations collect thousands of hearing aids each year which are then donated in various ways as a means to provide hearing aids for those in need.

Lions operate voluntarily with the support of public dona t ions , ind iv idua l member contributions, and Lions Clubs International Foundation grants.

100% of public donations to Lions clubs are used for charitable causes – NO public money goes towards administrative expenses.

If you are able to assist your local Sedgefield Lions with our HEARING ACTION project, carefully wrap and place the used hearing aid in the Lions

collection container at HEAR CLEARLY, Number 1 Plum Tree Trading Centre, Main Road, Sedgefield. Hear Clearly will kindly donate a full hearing test and fitting to the recipient.

Thank you, Sedgefield!

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We are continuing with Slow To w n M o b i l e M e a l s ’ outreach into Smutsville and our principle of “Self Help – Self Esteem” is still working and we are still surviving. Our chain of 10 kitchens continues to provide meals through the week for approximately 700 “clients”, mainly children of all ages. The situation regarding whether schools are open, or not, has not reduced the demand for our services.

Our philosophy has always been not to judge or select those who arrive daily to queue for food at our kitchens. We are totally dependent on our donor base who, with their generous financial support, have shown us that the system of providing food ingredients directly to the needy is cost-effective. Apart from finance, we receive a huge amount of foodstuffs such as chicken, rice, mealie mea l , beans , f ru i t and vegetables, etc, which we distribute to the Smutsville kitchens.

We have had to reduce the number of kitchen operating days in Smutsville from 5 to 3, for several reasons. Mainly financial but also some of our ladies are now gainfully employed and have returned to the workforce. We do, however, have another team of mainly ladies – but with a few husbands too, who constitute our “Snack Pack Team”. Groups of ladies from around the village prepare and donate ready-made sandwiches.

These contributions are collected and centralized at the Municipal kitchen on a Sunday Together with boiled eggs and fruit they are taken from there to our kitchen centres in Smutsville for distribution. Should you wish to help swell the ranks of the Snack Pack team, please give me a ring and I will gladly fit you into a team.

Our original service to the people of Sedgefield is still ongoing after 15 years but our “local” numbers are growing as the pandemic worsens. Our funds are s trained but Sedgefield`s generosity continues to support our cause and carry the burden of the costs.

Slow Town Mobile Meals currently has 60 plus volunteers working to alleviate the current situation where people are going hungry as a result of the current COVID-19 pandemic. We continue to need your help and invite you to get involved by volunteering, providing financial support, or food.

By way of a reminder, apart from one paid member, nobody receives any money from donated funds. We are a registered NPO and PBO and can issue SARS certificates In terms

of Section 18A of the Income Tax Act. We do not canvas for funds telephonically and while we do similar work to the national organisation Meals on Wheels, we have no affiliation with them.

We continue to appeal for contributions towards this venture either in cash or ingredients. Should you wish to provide ingredients, they m a y b e d e l i v e r e d t o Sedgef ie ld`s Municipal Kitchen. Financial donations may be made into the bank account - Slow Town Mobile Meals, FNB a/c 62502775549 To help us with a “paper trail” of bank donations, please m a r k y o u r S m u t s v i l l e donation “Lockdown” to ensure it goes to the correct home.We also have a cash deposit facility courtesy of Fijnbosch Cafe in town.

Should you have any queries or concerns regarding this venture, please contact me and I will be happy to talk to you.

Jim Mitchell, 083 379 3737 or 044 343 1221

Knysna Executive Mayor Cllr Elrick van Aswegen has asked residents to use the relevant communication channels c r e a t e d f o r e n q u i r i e s , complaints and interaction with the Municipality. “Over the last few months, we’ve had an increase in residents contacting Municipal staff directly rather than using the dedicated communication channels. We have more than 1000 staff working in the organisation and deal with a wide variety of enquiries on d iverse topics . Counci l approved a communication s t r u c t u r e a n d a l l communication must be handled by this structure to ensure transparency and accountability.” Van Aswegen said in addition to the public ignoring dedicated Municipal communication channels, he has been shocked by the way certain residents interact with Municipal staff. “Staff are being victimised and bullied and understandably this has had an influence on their working environment. It is not in the interests of the community or officials to be personally attacked, threatened and treated with suspicion. We have lost excellent officials in the process and run the risk of highly qualif ied individuals not applying for vacant positions due to rumours, rarely based on fact, creating a bad reputation for the town and the Municipality. “ He said that all allegations of fraud and misconduct are investigated. “We do not turn a

blind eye to corruption or fraudulent activit ies, but evidence must be provided to act - we cannot act on hearsay. We have to follow procedures as set out in the relevant legislation and often these matters take time. I understand when the public gets impatient, but we cannot rush the process. We have to follow the correct procedures or a case can be thrown out. On the other hand, we as a Council have a duty to protect our staff and if allegations are found to be un t rue and have caused professional and/or personal damage to the individuals they could take the necessary forms of recourse.” “These are difficult times for Knysna residents and businesses – the economy is under stress and will take time to recover. Now is the time to work together to find solutions to benefit the town. The bullying, bad mouthing and victimisation of Municipal staff is not helpful, in fact, it creates a stressful and n o n - m o t i v a t i o n a l w o r k environment and in the end service delivery is affected. Keep in mind that Knysna Municipal employees are Knysna residents that also have Knysna’s wellbeing at heart. It is in the interest of all of us to have a well-run Municipality with dedicated and motivated staff.” Contact detai ls for easy reference: • sending an emai l to [email protected] (the only official correspondence

e m a i l a d d r e s s f o r t h e municipality)• writing to us at P O Box 21 Knysna 6570 (for traditional mail)• for service complaints send an e m a i l t o [email protected]• report fraud & corruption by downloading the Knysna Municipality’s mobile app for free from app stores for Apple or Android (non-smartphones are a l s o s u p p o r t e d ) o r http://knysna.comunity.me


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Once again multi-talented local and international jurors will decide who will take home the winning trophies in the Garden Route International Film Festival competition. The five celebrated and revered expert jurors will judge feature-length, short f i lms and documentaries shown both on the online virtual platform and a t d r i v e - i n l o c a t i o n s throughout the Garden Route. Over 60 films will be competing for the awards in this year’s competition.The members of the GRIFF International Jury Panel are:N i c c i To p p i n g , J o c h e n Freydank, Karen Cifarelli, Sean Cameron Michael and local Ian Perryman.

Nicci Topping - CDA, CSANicci has been a professional Casting Director for over 20 y e a r s a c r o s s m u l t i p l e commercial, film and TV projects and is committed to delivering casting services at the highest possible level. Her award winning film work includes Northern Soul, Dusty and Me, The Black Prince and The Hand of the Creator along with mul t ip le TV commerc ia l projects. Nicci won a CDA

Award for Best Casting, for the Short Film “The Big Day.” She is a member of the CDA (Casting Director's Association) in the UK and the CSA (Casting Society of America) where she is on the Chair of Inclusion & Diversity and also Publicity for the CSA European Chapter. She has beennominated for a British Arrows award has been a D&AD judge.

Jochen Alexander FreydankJochen is an Academy award winning director from Germany. He also founded a production company Mephis to Fi lm, producing short films which won multiple international film awards. In 2007 Freydank directed, co wrote and produced Toyland, set in Nazi Germany. T h e f i l m r e c e i v e d 1 3 0 nominations and won 40 awards at film festivals all over the world, winning an Oscar in 2009.Freydank's directorial credits include feature films and TV movies, theatre and screenplays. Freydank is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Karen CifarelliKaren Cifarelli has a BS in International Relations from the U n i v e r s i t y o f S o u t h e r n

California, Los Angeles and is atwo-time recipient of the prestigious Grace Ford Salvatori Community Service Award. While attending USC she studied Performing Arts with renowned acting coach Eric Morris of the American New Theatre.Karen worked for Francis Ford Coppola’s American Zoetrope in the casting department and then in development and script analysis for the Jacobsen Company, a subsidiary of the Walt Disney Studios. Since 2009, Ms Cifarelli has owned the Cifarelli Talent Consulting firm where she m a n a g e s m u l t i - l i n g u a l international actors for film, TV and theatre productions. Ms Cifarelli is a member of the Internat ional Academy of Television Arts and Sciences and an official juror of the 47th International Emmy Awards.

Sean Cameron MichaelMulti award-winning veteran South African actor Sean Cameron Michael is today regarded as one of Africa's mostsuccessful exports to Hollywood. With a professional career spanning three decades, he has performed leading and supporting roles in over 100 TV and film

productions.Highlights include Fox's multi-Emmy and Golden Globe nominated 24:Redemption, working opposite Oscar-winnerWilliam Hurt in The Challenger Disaster and alongside Mads Mikkelsen in Universal's The Salvation. Sean was a series regular in two seasons of Black Sails and was considered for an Emmy nomination, as well as a SAG award, two years in a row. In 2015 he became a US resident and relocated to Los Angeles. Credits since then include Criminal Minds, Scorpion, Shooter, MacGyver, Deep State and Universal's The Mummy (opposite Tom Cruise) grossing over $400M worldwide.Sean has also been a member and judge for the Television Academy of Arts & Sciences (The Emmys) since 2014 and a judge for the International Emmy Awards since 2012. He is currently writing and producing two international feature films in pre-prod for the UK, USA and South Africa.

Ian PerrymanAs supportive partner and judge in the Knysna International Film Festival of 2019, Ian is also a

local entrepreneur in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry and has served as a Director on the board of Knysna Tourism for 5 years till 2011, when he changed his focus towards uplifting people through education. Over the years his time has been split between various business interests and supporting local community charities, schools, businesses and community projects.SedgeRise, Sedgefield Primêr School and Freshstart Recycling Programme are projects that he is currently involved in.

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Back by popular demand. SedgeRise is launching its “First Friday” Online Workshops with the popular Google for Small Business session hosted by Andrea Mitchell.

Starting in August, SedgeRise will host various FREE workshops intended to assist businesses in Sedgefield. The meetings and workshops are hosted using online tools such as Google Meet and Zoom. Anybody interested in attending can email SedgeRise at [email protected]

INVITATION:Google For Small BusinessDate: 7 August 2020 (First Friday of the month!)Time: 14h00 - 15h30Host: Andrea Mitchell - Digital Marketer for over 25 years. Where: Online - to book your space, email [email protected]

Space is limited! Contact SedgeRise now.

SedgeRise is a small volunteer group set up to assist small and micro businesses in Sedgefield in their recovery from the COVID lockdown. The group’s mission is to encourage and enable growth and sustainability within the Sedgefield business community.Acting as a conduit for local business persons by joining dots and connecting people with employment, business opportunities, resources, knowledge, etc, they are discrete and keep shared information private - unless of course, the individuals assisted would like their experiences made known.

The Virtual film festival is scheduled to run from 21st September 2020 to 11th October 2020. The Drive-In segment of the Film Festival will be running from 25th September to the 11th of October 2020 throughout the Garden Route.Website: http://www.gardenrouteinternationalfilmfestival.comFacebook page: www.facebook.com/GRIFFfilmfest

Nicci Topping Jochen Alexander Freydank

Karen Cifarelli Sean Cameron Michael

Ian Perryman

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After more than 140 days of coronavirus restrictions, including a hard lockdown, South Africans are starting to allow cracks to form in their p ro t e c t i v e C o ro n a v i r u s armour as their willpower starts to wane.

In recent weeks a surge in snaps and videos of family gatherings, b r a a i s w i t h f r i e n d s , neighbourhood get-togethers and birthday bashes have surfaced on social media – showing signs that South Africans are lowering their guard.

Nicole Jennings, spokesperson for Pharma Dynamics says up until now, the preventative practices of wearing masks, physical distancing and frequent hand sanitising have kept cold and flu viruses at bay.

“Influenza cases usually spike around mid to late April in South Africa’s flu season, but to date, there has been little sign of it. The respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms has also been delayed. However, it is critical that we keep flu cases low to avoid overburdening our already stretched healthcare system as we near the COVID-19 peak.”

Jennings cautions that as lockdown rules ease, the public shouldn’t become lax in

adhering to health and safety regulations.

“ B y n o w e v e r y o n e i s experiencing quarantine or social distancing fatigue, and many may be looking for ways to ‘cheat’ as ‘safely’ as possible. In time, people will want to expand the circle of people they see. Already, parents are allowing their children to ride bikes together with friends and are experimenting with picnics and socially distanced walks while wearing masks.

“People are yearning for some normalcy, but the reality is, the more we mingle – even when wearing masks and social distancing – it increases our risk of infection.

“Our response to the easing of the lockdown will largely depend on our individual approaches to risk-taking. The more risk-friendly among us will welcome the newly sanctioned freedoms, whereas those that are more risk-averse will feel cautious about navigating the new normal.

“Keeping ourselves healthy and finding ways to boost our immune system has never been more important.”For those living with a partner or family member that has a compromised immune system or underlying medical conditions, she has the following advice:

1. The first line of defense is to practice good hygiene. Wash your hands well with soap and water, espec ia l ly before preparing food and after sneezing, coughing or, using the bathroom.

2. Good nutrition from a well-balanced diet is key to a strong immune system. Choose fresh, plant-based foods as much as possible. Frozen fruit and vegetables are also a good choice. At least two-thirds of your plate should be filled with vegetables, whole grains and fruit. The remaining third can be protein from lean animal or plant-based sources. Also, try to limit the number of processed foods you purchase.

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Knysna Municipality has earmarked a council-owned property as a potential homeless shelter site. “The intention to utilise erf 1343 at 14 Church Street will be a d v e r t i s e d f o r p u b l i c comment,” assured Acting Municipal Manager Dr Louis Scheepers. “Establishing a permanent alternative to the temporary shelter at Loerie Park is one of our top priorities.” The temporary shelter was established in response to the nationwide lockdown imposed on 26 March. “Residents are housed at the clubhouse and in tents,” said Dr Scheepers. “The current situation, while no comparison to living on the streets, is far from ideal.” Vagrancy is, however, not a new problem. “We had conducted a comprehensive survey amongst the homeless persons in Knysna and Sedgefield in 2016, in an attempt to trace their origins and to reunite them with their r e l a t i v e s . O u r S o c i a l Development Section conducted another survey of homeless persons in Knysna prior to lockdown,” Dr Scheepers continued. “This survey, which did not include other areas w i t h i n G r e a t e r K n y s n a , identified more than 60 persons living in open spaces. It is now

approximated that more than 80 persons live in open spaces in Knysna alone.” “We have partnered with The Haven Night Shelter in Mossel Bay,” Dr Scheepers announced. “They are in the process of training a fieldworker to assist at the Loerie Park temporary shelter and will pay a stipend towards the worker. This assistant will also engage with all relevant stakeholders to accelerate the establishment of a permanent shelter for the homeless people of Knysna.” “It is remarkable to see the difference made in the lives of the people hosted at Loerie Park,” said Dr Scheepers. “Many people have had their dignity restored by having access to ablution facilities and food security – things that many of us take for granted. Those who need identification documents have been identified and are being assisted. Very necessary alcohol and substance abuse and dependency counselling is being provided alongside other counselling and health services. Some people have even been reintegrated with their families.” “None of the work being done at Loerie Park would be possible without the incredible support we receive from our partners.” Dr Scheepers thanked all

stakeholders. “From national, provincial and local agencies to p r i v a t e a n d c o r p o r a t e sponsorship and donations, from social development and support organisations to our local churches and all volunteers, we appreciate all your selfless efforts, assistance and donations. We a l l h a v e a s o c i a l responsibility towards these most vulnerable members of our community and this municipality is grateful to you for working with us in this regard.” “Homelessness continues to be a challenge faced by communities across South Africa and the rest of the world,” he concluded. “This is especially true in developing countries where people are living in extremely poor conditions with the hope of gaining access to meagre social care and economic opportunities. The rising rate of unemployment and increased levels of abject p o v e r t y e x a c e r b a t e t h i s phenomenon and Greater Knysna is no exception. It is of g r ea t impor t ance t ha t a sustainable solution to this problem is developed as soon as possible. With buy-in from all relevant stakeholders and the continued support of our partners and our community, Knysna Municipality aims to open Knysna’s first homeless night shelter in the near future.”

Shelter for Knysna’s Homeless a Top Priority

Knysna Municipality strives to maintain its position as a premier

tourist destination in South Africa – a place where peace, prosperity and harmony prevail, ensuring an

exceptional lifestyle for residents

and visitors alike.

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TENDER NO: T 18/2020/21

FOR A PERIOD OF THREE (3) YEARS

Tender documents must be downloaded from the Knysna Municipality website: www.knysna.gov.za at no cost. Website

navigation is as follow: Do Business – Bidding Opportunities - Tenders – Current Tenders.

Technical enquiries relating to the tender documents may be addressed to: Rudi Bouwer, email: [email protected]

The closing time for submission of bids is 12:00 on Wednesday, 02 September 2020. Bids must be sealed in an envelope

clearly marked with the bid number and title given above, and placed in the bid box at the Supply Chain Management

Unit, Finance Building, Queen Street, Knysna, on or before the mentioned time and latest date. Telephonic, facsimile

and late bids will not be accepted. Bids must remain valid for a period of ninety (90) days after the closing date of the

bid. Notwithstanding the period for validity of bids as set out in the bid documents, bids shall be deemed to remain valid

until formal acceptance by the Knysna Municipality of an offer at any time after the expiry of the original validity peri-

od, unless the Knysna Municipality is notified in writing of anything to the contrary (including any further conditions)

by the bidder.

Due to the ongoing COVID 19 Pandemic the country is experiencing the Knysna Municipality hereby state

that tender documents may be submitted via electronic format. Tender documents can be emailed to -

[email protected] on or before 02 September 2020 at 12:00. However these submis-sions must be

supplemented by hard copies upon request, once the evaluation process start.

Bids will be opened on the same day at the Supply Chain Management Section at 12:05. Late or un-marked bids will

not be considered.

Bids may only be submitted on the bid documentation that is issued.

The evaluation of this bid will be subjected to functionality scoring. Tenderers must achieve a minimum qualification

score of 20 out of a possible 30 for further evaluation. The qualifying criteria and weighting is set out in the tender

document.

Bids will be evaluated according to the 80/20 preference points system. The bids are subject to the Council Supply

Chain Management Policy, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000, and the Preferential Procurement

Regulations 2017.

The Municipality reserves the right to withdraw any invitation to bid and/or re-advertise or to reject any bid or to accept

a part of it. The Municipality does not bind itself to accept the lowest bid or to award a contract to the Bidder scoring

the highest number of points.

NO BIDS WILL BE CONSIDERED FROM PERSONS IN THE SERVICE OF THE STATE AS DEFINED IN THE MUNICIPAL

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS (GOVERNMENT GAZETTE NO 40553 DATED 20 JANUARY 2017).

Further requirements for sealing, addressing, delivery, opening and assessment of bids are stated in the tender document.

Dr L Scheepers

ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER

Clyde Street

KNYSNA

6570

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Friday the 17th of July d a w n e d a n a b s o l u t e l y stunning day for golf. 14 ladies arrived at intervals and teed off in 3 balls, playing a game of Individual Stableford.

The following ladies can be very proud of the birdies they shot on the respective holes:Phillie van der Mestch on the 3rd, Colleen St Clair on the 1 6 t h , M a r i n a v a n d e r Westhuizen on the 12th, Almarie Mead on the 12th, Linda Evans on the 5th, Helen Pahl on the 3rd and 4th, and Daleen Schooling on the 12th and the 18th holes. Well done ladies.

Congratulations to Daleen Schooling (seen right) who won the day on 39 points, with Eda

shop and asked if they had a parrot for his son. He was advised that it was a pet shop, not a swop shop. Second, in the Individual Stableford competition, was Ian Wright shooting an almost immaculate 41. He probably won’t do that in a hurry again even should he live to a 150. Which incidentally wouldn’t take that long. In third place was Glen Mauchline with 40 points.The Captain has asked that players be reminded that divots and pitch marks must be repaired and that the maximum handicap for G.C members is 20 and only for those over the age of 80. Which is pretty lenient when one cons iders the amount of experience they have at that age.It is with a great deal of sadness that the Club heard of the passing o f E g b e r t O l i v i e r . H i s gentlemanliness and wonderful demeanour on the course will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and condolences are with his family and friends.

It has been some time since we had good news, but this week we have two lots of super news to report.

Firstly, the A.G.M. held on the 15th of July was well attended by members, all adhering to the new COVID-19 rules of masks and social distancing. It was also a good time to catch up with friends not seen for a long time.

The following members were elected as office bearers:President – Charles Fontini, Vice President – Ian Jarman, Secretary – Pieter Griesel, Treasurer – Kees Estee,Vice Treasurer – Hendrien Fourie (this is a new position), Men's Comp. Secretary – Neels Theron, Ladies Comp. Secretary – Ronel Eloff, Committee Members – Francie Stewart, Marketing – Keith Lindsay, Bar Manager – Waren Geyer. Pieter Griesel is the Compliance Officer and Gordon Pearce will continue to be the greenkeeper. Congratulations to all, we wish you all a very happy and constructive year.Secondly, the very best news, is that bowling clubs have been permitted to open with lots of new strict rules.

As these are practice games you either make up your team or just put your name down. It would have been great to see everyone in their club colours, but we are just grateful that we can play again. Be safe and follow the rules.

SICK LIST;- Colin Benger is in Bayview Hospital in Mossel Bay having tests done, we wish him a speedy recovery.

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Greenway coming second on 35 points, and Helen Paul and Linda Evans drawing on 34 points for third place.

The winners are reminded to please collect their prize of sanitised golf balls after their game next week.

We were all very grateful to be able to play golf even though it was from a distance nevertheless we enjoyed small groups of camaraderie and fun.

We hope to see many more ladies on the Links next Friday. We tee off at 10-minute intervals and abide by all the protocols laid down to ensure that the ladies remain safe. At no stage is there a large group of ladies gathering which makes it safer. The scores this week will be added to the scores of the games in March and will go towards working out the winner of the Annual Eclectic trophy.

ALMARIE MEADLADIES CAPTAIN

16/7/20The Captain, along with Dave Wright, was the winner, of the day’s Betterball Competition with an astounding 47 points.. In second place were Doug Stephen and Theo Pelser, with 44 points followed by Dave Malyon and Jaendre Grobbelaar on 42.23/7/20A day that started off as chilly soon turned into an absolutely beautiful day for a game of golf and this was reflected in the scores of many golfers but not all. However, we shall not expand on that. Vaughan Smith veritably flew around the course shooting an immaculate 42 points. He recalls that in his youth, his father went to a pet

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