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CALITZDORP TOURISM
News Letter Nr. 12 22 August 2013
P O Box 190
CALITZDORP
6660
Phone: (044) 213-3775
Fax: 086 569 1447
E-mail:
Website: www.calitzdorp.org.za
I N D E X
Includes: Weather for the week
Brain Teaser of the week
Recipe for the week
Joke of the week
Photo of the week
Famous quotes
Birthday Wishes
From the Calitzdorp Art Meander
Calitzdorp Wine
Birds of the Klein Karoo
Dream Project
Saterdagoggendmark
News o Get that job workshops
o Vrolike Vinkie Kleuterskool –
gelukkige trekking
o Brochures needed
Events Calendar
Advertisements
Message from the chair:
Mrs Moira Strauss
Dear Readers,
Welcome to our rather late winter, the
most misunderstood season of all. For
many winter marks the beginning of a
long wait, yet it is not without its
beauty. For me, winter often serves
up a wellspring of precious childhood
memories packed with hours of
sledding and big mugs of
marshmallow- and whipped-cream-
topped hot chocolate. What can you
remember? How about a few
magnificent snow days spent playing
outdoors?
Take your dog for a walk and visit the
Saturday morning market. Get a nice
hot cup of coffee and something to eat
and see what's new.
Koop solank jou kaartjie vir die
Droom Projek langarm dans wat op
die 31ste Augustus sal plaasvind.
Bring jou eie vleis en slaai en kom
braai lekker saam. Vure sal verskaf
word. Kry jou kaartjie by die
Toerisme kantoor vir slegs R20 per
persoon.
Ek wil ook graag vir Eden DM, Absa
en Francois Ferreira bedank vir die
gratis opleiding wat hul aan ons
gemeenskap gegee het om hul voor te
berei en te bemagtig vir die toekoms.
Groot dank ook aan Ds. van Tonder
vir die gebruik van die NG kerksaal
om die opleiding moontlik te gemaak
het.
Mag dit 'n wonderlike week vir almal
wees.
Geniet hierdie week se uitgawe.
Moira Strauss
Calitzdorp Tourism Chair
Tel: 044 2133 402
News Reports of recent events, previously unknown information and things having a specified influence or effect
News items below
o Get that job workshops
o Vrolike Vinkie Kleuterskool – gelukkige trekking
o Brochures needed
Get that job workshops We want to thank Eden DM, Absa Bank and Francois Ferreira Academy for presenting this training free of charge and we would like to congratulate all the participants who successfully completed the training. The Eden District Municipality in collaboration with Absa Bank and the François Ferreira Academy in George seeks to address the high rate of unemployment within the Eden region.
With the above said, they are in process of rolling out workshops in various towns in the region and Calitzdorp has been identified as one of the towns and a workshop has been conducted, including Ladismith, Zoar, Amalienstein and Vanwyksdorp. This workshop was presented over 3 days (14-16 August 2013) giving the individuals certain life skills that will come in handy when applying for a job.
Three day workshops will be presented per 6 months for 30 persons per workshop across the region. The workshops are also particularly targeted towards unemployed individuals, who are in possession of a matric certificate, aged 18 -35.
Subjects covered:
Personal Image: including telephone etiquette, general business etiquette
How to write a CV
Personal money management: a representative of ABSA bank will explain how to open an account etc.
Conflict Management
Vrolike Vinkie Kleuterskool – gelukkige trekking Wen 'n naweek vir 4 persone by Uhuru Gasteplaas te Calitzdorp vir so min as R50.00. Kaartjies / lootjies beskikbaar by die personeel van Vrolike
Vinkie Kleuterskool
Kontak persone:
H Murphy: 044 213 3257 of 082 4061 737, E Diedriks: 078 1776 783, A Manuel: 076 3876 425, BA Murphy: 044 213 3257 of 078 1686 873.
Die trekking sal plaasvind op Vrydagaand 13 September 2013 in die Gemeenskapsaal Bergsig tydens die debutante bal. Om die prys te kan wen,
moet u die debutante bal bywoon. Kontak een van die bogenoemde persone vir meer besonderhede.
Brochures needed Dear Members and Tourism Partners. Please send us some brochures/ flyers/ pamphlets on your products; we are running low on
stock. Help us to help you market your product and/or destination.
You can post it to:
Calitzdorp Tourism
P.O. Box 190
CALITZDORP
6660
or you can drop some off at the office, in the Shell Garage building.
Thank you for your cooperation
From the Calitzdorp Art Meander
"Art on Track" arts and crafts exhibitions, displays and demonstrations Enquiries: Mike 0832854751 / Penny 0828714611 www.calitzdorp.net
Well done to the Arts Committee of Calitzdorp. What a fabulous and inspirational weekend we had. The Arts Committee of
Calitzdorp presented "Arst on Track" as an extension to the established "Arts Route 62" gallery meander. The showcase included an
array of arts and crafts exhibitions, displays and demonstrations from local and South African guest artists.
Feedback from the 2013 Arts on Track (9-11 August 2013)
As this was the first time we as an arts community where hosting a function of this type, there was uncertainty, nerves and masses of nervous energy, especially only giving ourselves 6 weeks to prepare and a very small budget (pretty close to zero).
However, as with all things help arrives from many sources, some expected and some not so expected.
With all hands on deck, we believe that the Arts Committee of Calitzdorp (ACC), managed to pull of miracle, and the result was a successful exhibition.
Friday was a great day with Blackie Badenhorst giving a talk on the Women of Olifantsfontein, followed by the opening by Hannes Visser (Editor of the Oudshoorn Courant) and a well attended ceramics workshop by Clementina van der Walt. We are not sure how much Port was drunk (or made - as Boplaas was in full attendance!). Marie Janse van Rensburg Nel was also there to chat to folks about her book, as was Mimi and her girls from the Groenfontein Toy Project. All in all a great womens day tribute.
Saturday was a another great day, with an oil painting workshop by Doris Brand, and demonstrations by Trevor Rizzato (Ceramics) and Tessa Horan (Felting). Also on site to chat to visitors was Apolis Beginsel, Nico Masemula, William Ralarala, Hendrick Tiemie, Braam Coetzee, Esbie Grabie and Blackie Badenhorst. During the afternoon, Dr Noel-Jean gave an organ recital featuring pop pieces at the NG Church.
Sunday another great day, with a lunch time potjiekos.
The results of the exhibition:
- around 1000 visitors estimated
- in excess of R20 000 worth of arts and crafts sold (43 articles left Calitzdorp!)
- Selling artists - Esbie Grabie, Apolis Beginsel, Braam Coetzee, Amri Pretorius, Anton Smit, Hendrik Tiemie, Marie Nel, Groenfontein Toy Project, Michael van Rooyen, Graham Bolland, Van Wessels and from her gallery Clementina van der Walt. Also selling was our very own poet Okie Calitz.
The ACC would like to thank:
Kannaland Municipality (Calitzdorp), for all their assistance with banners and lighting.
Cheryl and Mike from the Calitzdorp Railway Station
Zelma and Rozelle (Strooikooi)
Marinda van Wyk (Dorpshuis)
NG congregation for their support and use of tables and chairs
Emily Fellows and Stephen Allwright
Esbie Grabie
Boplaas Cellars
De Krans Cellars
Du Swaroo Cellars
Peter Bayley Wines
Withoek Cellars
Red Coffee Pot
All in all a great experience, and looking forward to Art on Track 2014 !
Arts on Track Collage
Photo's from visitors
Saterdagoggendmark
Saterdag se weer sal iets van alles wees – ‘n bietjie koud en bewolk met moontlik ‘n paar druppels reën; later kan dit opklaar en warmer word. Moenie dat die weer jou afsit nie; gemeet teen wêreldstandaarde gaan dit ‘n pragtige dag wees. ‘n Mens kan selfs ‘n piekniek beplan en al jou lekker eetgoed by die mark bekom. Augustus is ‘n heerlike mengsel van winter en lente. Die appelkoosbome staan reeds in blom en ek beveel aan dat jy ‘n ‘bloeselwandeling’ in die boorde onderneem om jou kop en siel skoon te maak en die vars lug in te asem. So, wat was eerste, die hoender of die eier? Met die aarde se enorme en groeiende bevolking is voedselproduksie ‘n komplekse problem en maak dit nie eintlik ‘n mooi prentjie nie. As jy geskok wil word, kyk gerus na die film FOOD INC, wat ‘n indiepte ondersoek na die produksie van beesvleis in Amerika insluit. Hier by ons het ons natuurlik ook die kwessie van hoenderboerdery. Op ‘n vroliker noot, wil ek graag die pragtig geïllustreerde en humoristiese kinderboekie oor twee hennetjies, Harriet and Hetty, deur Graham Oakley, aanbeveel vir dié wat graag stories vir hulle kinders of kleinkinders voorlees. Die Saterdagoggendmaark het geen vaste vir-of-teen standpunte aangaande kwessies soos battery-hoenderboerdery nie. Ons wil egter weet waar die voedsel wat ons verkoop, vandaankom, sodat jy keuses kan maak volgens jou gewete en inkomstevlak. Dit neem baie tyd om lekker beskuit te bak en ons het toe probeer om ons beskuit in ‘n sonoond te droog met sonenergie; ‘n klaaglike mislukking! Elke week bring Pam Momberg die smaaklikste, perfek gedroogde, ligte beskuit en ander gebak mark toe. Spaar liewer die ure wat jy in die kombuis sou spandeer en bederf jouself met ‘n boek, iewers in ‘n warm hoekie. Sien uit na Saterdag! Judy
Weather for the week 700 x 2
Birthday Wishes
Want to wish someone a happy birthday?
We are offering Calitzdorp Tourism members the
chance to use this space to wish someone a happy
birthday. Phone Erina or Jadé with names, dates and
a special message (044) 2133 775
I hope that today is the beginning of a great year for
you. Happy Birthday.
AUGUSTUS
22. Lauret Smit
23. Emmerentia Claassen
24. Allan Fabig
Marizaan Lerm
Errol Thomas
26. Maud van Lill
27. Elize Marais
28. Nico Nel
Maria Grootboom
29. Kerneels Pretorius
Willem Mars
31. Lizel Grobbelaar
Riana Nel
Eddie Wilkenson
Carol Opperman
Photo of the week
Mev. Meisie Arnolds.
Op vrouedag, 9 Augustus 2013, het Mev Arnolds haar
penniefluitjie in die NG kerksaal gespeel vir die vroue uit
die gemeenskap. Dit was 'n baie aangename dag.
Ons wil graag die ACVV, ander organisasies en NG kerk
bedank dat hul hierdie dag moontlik gemaak het.
Recipe for the week
Resep vir die week
Share your
favourite
recipes
with us
Deel jou
gunsteling
resepte met
ons
Buttermilk Fruit Cake
I have made this one many times and everyone
really enjoys it.
Ingredients:
115 g Butter
1 cup mixture of currants/peel
1 tsp Bi-Carbonate.
1 tsp Cinnamon
½ tsp Nutmeg
½ tsp Mixed spice
2 Cups flour
1 Cup Sugar
1 Cup Buttermilk
1 tblsp Syrup Method:
Rub butter into sifted dry ingredients.
Add fruit.
Stir syrup into buttermilk and mix well.
Add to dry ingredients and bake in a medium size
loaf tin at 180 deg for about 30mins or until nice
and golden.
Enjoy!
Recipe provided by Penny Rudder
(Gallery Route 62, Tel: (044) 213 3227, Calitzdorp)
Brain Teaser of the week
You must buy 100 chickens for exactly R100, and purchase at
least one chicken from each store. The first store charges 5
cents/chicken, the second charges R1/chicken and the third
charges R5/chicken. How many chickens should you buy from
each store?
The solution to this teaser will be in next weeks news letter.
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The solution to last weeks teaser: Answer:
Place 1 white marble in one bowl, and place the rest of the
marbles in the other bowl (49 whites, and 50 blacks).
This way you begin with a 50/50 chance of choosing the bowl
with one white marble and living. Even if you choose the other
bowl, you still have an almost 50% chance of picking one of
the 49 white marbles. There are no guarantees in life, but this is
your best bet at surviving.
Joke of the week
Events Calendar 2013
Calitzdorp and surroundings
ITEM
DATE
CONTACT
Classical Organ Recitals
Where: Dutch Reformed Church, Calitzdorp
Everyday at 18:00
Contact Dr Creil for special bookings at: 076
212 8631
Dream Project
Calitzdorp
Calendar for 2013
Contact Erina / Jadé
Tel: 044 2133 775
De Rust Eco Festival
De Rust
12 – 15 Sep 2013 Ben Pretorius, Tel: 082 643 4649,
www.derusteco.co.za
2013 Knysna Woodworkers Festival
Welbedacht Valley Knysna
24 – 29 September Johan Nel, Cell: 073 394 0057 Email: [email protected] http://knysnawoodworkers.co.za/2013-festival
Ladismith Cheese 7 Weekspoort MTB
Challenge
Ladismith
12 October 2013 Carel Herholdt, [email protected]
082 379 1177
Meiringspoort 21.1km
De Rust
12 October 2013
[email protected] - 082 379 1177 or
[email protected] - 076 130 7920
Bridge Cape Pioneer Trek 2013
Oudtshoorn
20 October – 26 October
Carel Herholdt, Dryland Event Management
Cell: 082 379 1177, Email:
MTB To Hell and back 2013
Oudtshoorn
16 November – 17 November
Tel: 044 871 4455
Email: [email protected]
Famous quotes
Quote:
You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life.
Winston Churchill
Who is Winston Churchill
Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill, (30 November 1874 – 24 January
1965) was a British politician who was Prime Minister of the United
Kingdom from 1940 to 1945 (that is, for most of the Second World War) and
again from 1951 to 1955. Widely regarded as one of the greatest wartime
leaders of the 20th century, Churchill was also an officer in the British Army, a
historian, a writer, and an artist. He is the only British Prime Minister to have
received the Nobel Prize in Literature, and was also the first person to be made
anhonorary citizen of the United States.
Churchill was born into an aristocratic family as the grandson of the 7th Duke of
Marlborough. His father, Lord Randolph Churchill, was a charismatic politician
who served as Chancellor of the Exchequer; his mother, Jennie Jerome, was an
American socialite. As a young army officer, he saw action in British India, The
Sudan, and the Second Boer War. He gained fame as a war correspondent and
wrote books about his campaigns.
At the forefront of politics for fifty years, he held many political and cabinet
positions. Before the First World War, he served as President of the Board of
Trade, Home Secretary, and First Lord of the Admiralty as part of
the Asquith Liberal government. During the war, he continued as First Lord of
the Admiralty until the disastrous Gallipoli Campaign caused his departure from
government. He then briefly resumed active army service on the Western
Front as commander of the 6th Battalion of the Royal Scots Fusiliers. He
returned to government as Minister of Munitions, Secretary of State for War,
and Secretary of State for Air. After the War, Churchill served as Chancellor of
the Exchequer in the Conservative (Baldwin) government of 1924–29,
controversially returning the pound sterling in 1925 to the gold standard at its
pre-war parity, a move widely seen as creating deflationary pressure on the UK
economy. Also controversial were his opposition to increased home rule for
India and his resistance to the 1936 abdication of Edward VIII.
Out of office and politically "in the wilderness" during the 1930s, Churchill took the lead in warning about Nazi Germany and in
campaigning for rearmament. On the outbreak of the Second World War, he was again appointed First Lord of the Admiralty.
Following the resignation of Neville Chamberlain on 10 May 1940, Churchill became Prime Minister. His steadfast refusal to
consider defeat, surrender, or a compromise peace helped inspire British resistance, especially during the difficult early days of the
War when Britain stood alone among European countries in its active opposition to Adolf Hitler. Churchill was particularly noted for
his speeches and radio broadcasts, which helped inspire the British people. He led Britain as Prime Minister until victory over Nazi
Germany had been secured.
After the Conservative Party lost the 1945 election, he became Leader of the Opposition to the Labour (Attlee) government. After
winning the 1951 election, he again became Prime Minister, before retiring in 1955. Upon his death, Elizabeth IIgranted him the
honour of a state funeral, which saw one of the largest assemblies of world statesmen in history.[1]
Named the Greatest Briton of all
time in a 2002 poll, Churchill is widely regarded as being among the most influential people in British history, consistently ranking
well in opinion polls of Prime Ministers of the United Kingdom.
Birds of the Klein Karoo
BIRD OF THE WEEK
Birds spotted at Redstone Hills and
environs.
Names as used in Sasol – The Larger
Illustrated Guide to Birds of Southern
Africa: 2nd
edition 2005.
ID: 76
Species:
Black-crowned Night-Heron Spotted:
Recorded November, visitor.
Black-crowned Night-Heron
Description
Adults are approximately 64 cm (25 in) long and weigh 800 g (28 oz). They have a black crown and back with the remainder of the
body white or grey, red eyes, and short yellow legs. They have pale grey wings and white under parts. Two or three long white
plumes, erected in greeting and courtship displays, extend from the back of the head. The sexes are similar in appearance although
the males are slightly larger. Black-crowned Night Herons do not fit the typical body form of the heron family. They are relatively
stocky with shorter bills, legs, and necks than their more familiar cousins, the egrets and "day" herons. Their resting posture is
normally somewhat hunched but when hunting they extend their necks and look more like other wading birds.
Immature birds have dull grey-brown plumage on their heads, wings, and backs, with numerous pale spots. Their underparts are
paler and streaked with brown. The young birds have orange eyes and duller yellowish-green legs. They are very noisy birds in their
nesting colonies, with calls that are commonly transcribed as quok or woc, woc.
Distribution
The breeding habitat is fresh and salt-water wetlands throughout much of the world. The subspecies N. n. hoactli breeds
in Northand South America from Canada as far south as northern Argentina and Chile, N. n. obscurus in southernmost South
America, N. n. falklandicus in the Falkland Islands, and the nominate race N. n. nycticorax in Europe, Asia and Africa. Black-crowned
Night Herons nest in colonies on platforms of sticks in a group of trees, or on the ground in protected locations such as islands or
reedbeds. Three to eight eggs are laid.
This heron is migratory in the northernmost part of its range, but otherwise resident (even in the cold Patagonia). The North American
population winters in Mexico, the southern United States, Central America, and the West Indies, and the Old World birds winter in
tropical Africa and southern Asia.
Behaviour
These birds stand still at the water's edge and wait to ambush prey, mainly at night or early morning. They primarily eat
small fish, crustaceans, frogs, aquatic insects, smallmammals and small birds. During the day they rest in trees or bushes. N. n.
hoactli is more gregarious outside the breeding season than the nominate race.
Etymology
The scientific name, Nycticorax, means "night raven", and refers to this species' nocturnal habits and harsh crow-like call.
In the Falkland Islands, the bird is called "quark", which is an onomatopoeia similar to its name in many other languages, like "kwak"
in Dutch and Frisian, "kvakoš noční" in Czech, "квак" in Ukrainian, "кваква" inRussian, "Vạc" in Vietnamese, "Kowak-malam"
in Indonesian, and "Waqwa" in Quechua.
Droom projek
Are there any individuals or groups who would like to take over the running
of the DREAM PROJECT ? The Calitzdorp Tourism Committee, with the help of various like-minded persons, has been running the Dream Project for just over a
year, adding new features as they have been requested. This project initiated by Retief van der Walt and Moira Strauss, was not
undertaken for any status or income, but something various community/committee members did together in their spare time for the
sole benefit of the town and it's people. The committee would like to concentrate on other important initiatives and therefore request
either a strongly motivated individual / group with fresh new ideas and strong managment skills to take over or manage the
project on their behalf. The Tourism committee will assist where and when they are needed, of course. If you are interested please
contact Erina or Jade, as soon as possible- thank you ! Erina / Jadé, 044 213 3775
o Kersboom Skoendoos Projek Onthou asseblief om leë skoendose by die Toerisme kantoor te kom haal om te vul vir die kersboom projek. Hoe meer skoendose ons
vul, hoe meer kinders kan ons bereik.
o Droom Opskop – 31 Augustus 2013 – Ou Stasie Die Droom Projek het besluit om weer 'n lekker Droom Opskop te hou by die Ou Stasie op 31 Augustus 2013. 'n Heerlike
gebeurtenis vir die hele familie. Meer besonderhede sal later beskikbaar wees.
31 Aug '13, DP DANS, 19H00, Drag= Fancy Dress
Volwassenes R20, Onder 18= R10, Kinders onder 10= Gratis
Bring Piekniek mandjie & eie vleis vir Braai ( vure beskikbaar ) Sokkie musiek-
o Kind op straat (posters) Vind asb hierby aangeheg die "kind op straat" posters soos voorheen ook aan u gestuur. Dit sal verwelkom word as julle jul gaste
aanraai om nie geld vir kinders op straat te gee nie. Sien poster vir besonderhede.
o Vrouedag – 9 Augustus 2013 Die Toerisme kantoor, Droom Projek en 'n paar ander organisasies het op die 9
de Augustus 'n paar vrouens van die dorp bederf by die
NG Kerksaal. Dit was baie pret. Hier volg 'n paar foto's.
Links bo: Riana Nel het die oorsig lering vir vrouedag aangebied.
Riana het die vrouens aangemoedig om nie te wees wie
ander wil hê hul moet wees nie, maar om eerder hulself
te wees en te ontdek wat vir hul kosbaar is in die lewe.
Links onder: Meisie Arnolds het dir vrouens bekoor met haar pragtige
penniefluitjie spel.
Regs bo: Lynette Faas het 'n praatjie gegee oor hoekom dit
belangrik is vir 'n vrou om mooi na haarself te kyk. Sy
het 'n paar wenke gegee en selfs twee make-overs
gedoen op Rentia en haar ma.
Regs onder: Vlnr: Fransiena Prins, Sophie Roman met dogtertjie en
Rosetta Messias. Hierdie merkwaardige vrouens was
sprekers en het elkeen hul bydra en getuienis gelewer
om die vrou te bou en aan te moedig om vas te staan in
die lewe.
Calitzdorp Wine News from the wine cellars.
Axe Hill Next special will be on soon.
Regards Mike
De Krans De Krans Chenin Blanc en Garden Route Sauvignon Blanc
De Krans Chenin Blanc is weer beskikbaar. Regtig die moeite werd om te probeer. Ons Garden Route Sauvignon Blanc 2013 sal teen einde van
hierdie week beskikbaar wees.
Vlagskip De Krans Red Stone Reserve 2006
Ons is tans besig om ons Vlagskip De Krans Red Stone Reserve 2006 teen ‘n ongelooflike prys van R35 te verkoop. Prys was R60.
Tel: 044 213 3314
Cape Vintage Reserve Port 2009
De Krans Wine Cellar’s award-winning Cape Vintage Reserve Port 2009 was another wine from the Klein Karoo in the "Top 100". Retailing for
approximately R240 per bottle, savour this premium port on its own, or serve with stronger cheeses. This vintage was awarded a 5-star rating in the
2012 Platter's South African Wine Guide, as well as walking away with the title Overall Champion at the 2011 Southern Cape Bottled Wine Show
For more information on the wines and ports of De Krans Wine Cellar, feel free to contact the cellar at:
044 213 3314 or
Boplaas
Nuwe produkte
Boplaas Lazy Days Late Harvest
Boplaas het 'n nuwe produk op die mark uitgebring. Die Boplaas Lazy Days Late Harvest wat ’n semi-soet Viognier is vol heuningagtige geure. Dit
is by die proelokaal beskikbaar teen slegs R35 per bottel.
The Boplaas Stoepsit 2013
The Boplaas Stoepsit 2013 is an entirely affable Sauvignon with its zippy citrus, tropical fruit flavours and low alcohol level making it the ideal
partner to light fare, canapés, lazy sunny afternoon gatherings on the “stoep” or simply sipped on its own while enjoying another glorious African
sunset. The Stoepsit Sauvignon 2013 is available from the Boplaas cellar door in Calitzdorp and the Cool Bay tasting room in Groot Brak River just
off the N2 near Mossel Bay, for a pocket pleasing R35 per bottle.
For more information about the Boplaas range of table wines, award winning Cape fortifieds and brandy please visit www.boplaas.co.za; give us a
call on 044-2133326, send us a mail [email protected], tweet us @Boplaas1880 or simply come visit us at our cellar door in Calitzdorp.
Margaux Nel, Boplaas Wynmaker
Faks: 044-2133750, Tel: 044-2133326
E-mail: [email protected]
Boplaas Family Vineyards – Tending vines & crafting wines, since 1880
Newsletter compiled by Erina Meiring
Calitzdorp Tourism
044 2133 775 [email protected]
www.calitzdorp.org.za
