Midrand Estates News - Dec 2011

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Welkom, o stille nag van vredeonder die SuiderkruisWyl stemme uit die verledeoor sterrevelde ruis

Hoor jy hoe sag die klokke beierin eeue-oue taalKyk, selfs die nagtelike swyevertel die ou verhaal

Voel jy ook nou Sy warm liefdeAs ons die dag gedenkToe Hy sy Seun aan ons gegee het –Ons grootste Kersgeskenk

Kersfees kom, Kersfees kom –Gee aan God die eerSkenk ons ‘n helder SomerkersfeesIn hierdie land, o Heer.

Vir diegene wat met Jan Tuisbly se karretjie ry gedurende die feesseisoen, bied ons ‘n opwindende uittreksel met inligting oor alles wat die dorp u [en u gaste] gedurende hierdie tyd bied. Hier of ver - ‘n geseënde Kersfees en ‘n wonderlike nuwe jaar word u toegewens!

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At year end it is almost as though the sequence of a rugby referee at a scrum rings in one’s ears. It is at the end of the year that one takes time out to…

Reflect[onthepastyear] Enjoy [the now] Engage [fully in what lies ahead]

Inthisfinalnewsletterfortheyear,webringthelatestnewsandalsoreflectonwhattookplaceinMidrandEstatesoverthe past year. To add to the enjoyment of those who will spend time at home over the festive season [and those who receive visitors over this time], the newsletter provides in-formation on the facilities, amenities and entertainment available during the holiday season.

Mayallourreaderstaketimetoreflect,havearelaxingtimeto enjoy and return with keen spirit and health for the 2012 – to… engage!

Crouch, Touch, Pause - Engage

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ok van Blerk se briljante geblêr en die skreeu-snaakse staaljies van Peter [of is dit Pieter?] die “Skot” oor Muisboek en allerlei ander skerpsinnig-hede, het die gehoor van meer as 550 ondersteun-ers van die Angelfriends Konsert op 8 November, laat skater van die lag.

Angelfriends is ‘n liefdadigheidsinisiatief van ‘n aantal Midstream vriende wat jaarliks ‘n glansaand

aanbied met optredes deur Suid-Afrikaanse sterre om sodoende geld in te samel vir lief-dadigheid.

Hierdie jaar het Angelfriends bande ge-smee met Hanna Grobler – bekende ak-trise, stigter en Voorsitter van Hanna Char-ity and Empowerment Foundation. Fondse word ingesamel en aangewend om minder-bevoorregtes weer hoop te gee [sien www.hannacharity.org] en hul waardigheid te herstel.

Die gehoor was mee-gevoer deur die optrede van Bok van Blerk, be-faamde Skotse volk-sanger, Peter Mitchell, Jannie Moolman, Ro-manz, Floris Bonafede,

sy seun en Liesl du Toit – kun-stenaars wat hul talente aan-wend vir die verbetering van ander se lewens. Ware vriende van engele…

Moenie volgende jaar se kon-sert misloop nie!

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Die eenvoudige antwoord op die vraag oor hoeveel kruide-niersware gekoop kan word met R300, is dat dit genoeg kan koop. Genoeg om ‘n verskil te maak, vir ‘n maand, aan iemand wat swaarkry.

Die gemeenskaplike liefdadigheidsaksie van Midrand Estates as ‘n dorp, word dié jaar aangepak in samewerking met die Centu-rion Raad van Bejaardes. Daar is altesaam 112 ‘oues van dae’ geïdentifiseerwatinnoodverkeerendaarisbepaaldatR300sekruideniersware vir ‘n maand aan die meeste van hul behoeftes kan voldoen.

Die doel is om aan die 112 bejaardes hulp te verleen vir ses maande. Ten einde die risiko ten opsigte van die stoor van soveel kruideniersware te verminder, is daar besluit om die projek - in samewerking met die plaaslike SPAR - aan te pak en word daar, deur die betaling van koopbewyse, fondse ingesamel. SPAR sal dan oor die termyn die kruideniersware uitkeer soos wat dit aangevra word – alles onder die wakende oog van die Retire@Mid-stream HEV se personeel.

Inwoners word versoek om ‘n verskil te maak deur ‘n koopbewys van die kersboom by die ingang van die SPAR af te haak, en dan saam met die inkopies te betaal.

MAAK ‘N VERSKIL AAN DIE LEWE VAN IEMAND WAT SWAARKRY. MAAK ‘N REUSE VERSKIL VIR ‘N HELE MAAND - TEEN SLEGS R300 …….

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On 2 November this year the Retire@Midstream residents were the proud hosts of the President of SA Bowls, the Protea mens and ladies bowling team, the Northern Gauteng and Sables teams, as well as a multitude of other bowlers in the region. The func-tion was held to mark the occasion of the opening ceremony of the new indoor bowling rink at the re-tirement village.

TherinkisafirstforSouthAfricawherebowlsispre-dominantly played on lawns whereas competitions in Europe and Australia regularly take place indoors. Chris Smith from Bondev welcomed the guests to Midrand Estates and Debra Fergusan, the president of SABowls,expressedherappreciationforthedevel-opment opportunity presented to the sport through the unique facility. Fittingly Debra then rolled the

first bowl and declaredthe rink open.

During the course of the evening the Northern Gauteng teams did themselves proudbyfirstdefeatingSablesandthennarrowlybeatingtheNationalteams.Theuns Fraser, the head coach at SA Bowls who assisted in the planning of the facilityexplainedthattheimportedcarpetpresentedplayerswithasurfacethatran true and slightly faster than lawn with the bowl running at 15 seconds in-stead of 12 to 13 seconds over 30m. Whilst the increase in speed presents a challenge to men it brings the game within the ambit of the lady players where less strength is required to roll the ball the required distance.

In the end the greatest advantage lies in being able to play bowls in the shade without interference from weather conditions. An additional bonus – to be able to play at night under the lights! The RAMs club (Retire@Midstream Bowling club) will form part of the Gauteng Northern District and will be established in the new year. Those interested in playing the strategic bowling game on either lawnorcarpet cancontact theofficeat theRetire@MidstreamHOAoffice formore details

Bowls is a game of strategy played on grass

– and now also under the bright lights.

Top: Chris Smith from Bondev welcomed the guest at the new facility.Left: Debra Fergusan, presi-dent of SA Bowls, rolled the first bowl at the new indoor bowling rink.

Theuns Fraser, head coach at SA Bowls assisted in the plan-ning.

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‘n Graad 2 onderwyseres by Midstream College Pre-Primêr, Juffrou Adél Dreyer [née van der Spuy] en haar man, Pierre, het trou aan mekaar beloof met ‘n spro-kiestroue gevier by Yamati, Moholoholo in Hoedspruit op 18 Junie, hierdie jaar. Die egpaar is ook inwoners van die dorp.

Adél isaangewysas ‘nfinalisvirBeeldseBruidvandie Jaarkompetisie.DietwaalffinalistesalinMaart2012voor‘npaneelverskyn, waarna die wenner by ‘n spoggeleentheid aangewys sal word. Die wenbruid sal wegstap met ‘n reeks fantastiese pryse. Ons hou duime vas, Adél!

Bruid van die Jaar 2011

Leslie Stolterfoht, a Grade 9 student at Midstream Col-lege, did everyone proud when he was chosen for the U/15 Blue Bulls Invitational team earlier this year. He played for the Bulls at the Interprovincial Tourna-ment held in Bloemfontein between the 2nd and 8th of October, where the U/15 side beat the Dur-banSharksinthefinal.

Leslie previously represented the Blue Bulls U/13 Craven side as well as the U/14 Invita-tional Blue Bulls side in the previous two years.

Blue Bulls u/15 Team

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Rob is a resident in Mid-stream and has asked us to post a request to dog lovers. He says that he quite frequently sees dogs fouling pavements and lawns in front of resi-

dents’ houses. The estate House Rules dic-tate that dog owners must keep their dogs on leash when outside their private property, and that any fouling that may occur whilst the dogs are taking their daily walk needs to be picked up.

PETty about Poop?PETty about Poop?

Ina van Retire@Mid-stream vertel dat die Swartpuntstert Muis-hond en Dikkoppie gereelde kuiergaste is, wanneer sy op haar patio sit en tee drink. Wonder of hulle vir ‘n sluk-kie kom

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Kuiergaste

The Tennis@Midstream Club is proud of its recent achievements during the Gauteng North Mens’ and Ladies’ league competitions. Both the firstteamswontheirrespectiveleaguesandwillbepromotedtohigherleagues. The full results are as follows:

Tennis@Midstream

• Men 1st team: Reserve B League winners – promoted to Gauteng North Reserve A League.

• Men 2nd team: A3 League – third position.• Ladies 1st team: Reserve A League winners – promoted to Gau-

teng North B League.• Ladies 2nd team: A3 League – second position.

For more information on social tennis, contact Hendrik Greeff on 0824119271.

Ladies 1st team

He closes by saying that he ap-plauds owners who carry around poop scoops and then continues by suggesting: “Where possible culprits should be photographed, and reported. The guilty partiesshouldthenbefinedasperthecurrentestateRulesandRegulations”.

These are strong words from a resident on a topic which speaks about mutual consideration and respect.

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Elkeen van ons is op een of ander manier in aanraking met die weer rond om ons. Graag bespreek ons daagliks hoe warm dit was, hoeveel dit gereën het en wat die humiditeit, windsterkte en -rigting was. As onsaktiwiteitesoosŉbraaiofŉvakansiebeplan,isbetroubareweervoorspellingvanonskatbarewaarde.Argitekte gebruik graag inligting oor die invloed van somer- en wintertemperatuur vir ergonomiese huis-ontwerpe. Die maksimum hoeveelheid reën bepaal die dakbedekking oftewel die getal huise per area van ŉdorpsontwikkeling.Boeregebruik inligtingoorevapotranspirasievir gewasse-bestuur soosbv.druiweaanplantings. Dus, met voldoende kennis van ons weer of klimaat, kan ons ons lewens beter bestuur. Ons weerinligtingwordverkryvanŉDavisVantageProPlus2weerstasieby‘RetireatMidstream’.

Daar is baie praktiese redes om internet tegnologie te gebruik om weer-informasie te dissemineer en vir elke inwoner van die Midrand Landgoed toeganklik te maak. Internet is maklik om te gebruik en inligting is aanlyn beskikbaar. Die volgende inligting word verskaf:

Midrand Landgoed weerblad:1. Meetgrafiekewordelke30minuteopgedateereninligtingsdataisonmiddellikvirelkeindividueleweer-

meting beskikbaar.2. Tendensiegrafiekemetsewedaeinligtingwordookelke30minuteopgedateer.3. Teks-data, met metings aanlyn en/of laagste en hoogste gemete weerelement data, per maand of jaar,

is beskikbaar.4. Banier wat aanlyn en/of laagste en hoogste historiese data vertoon, is ook beskikbaar.

MIDRAND LANDGOED WEERINLIGTING AANLYN OP ONS WEBWERF

Hierdie weervoorspellingsdiens is uiters welkom vir beplanning van werk-aktiwiteite, funksies en natuurlik vakansies. AangesienonsweerinligtingookopdiewebwerfvanDavisinternasionaalbeskikbaarsalwees,isŉreliëfenpolitieselandkaart,ŉpadkaartenŉkaartwaaronsbydieMidrandLandgoedgevindkanword,ingesluit.Al die bogenoemde weerinligting kan op die Midrand Landgoed webwerf www.midrand-estates.co.za of via ŉdirekteskakelbywww.midrand-estates.co.za/MidNew/pages/Weather.aspx verkry word.

Klimaatkaarte van Suider-Afrika1. Topografie,Reën,Temperatuur.2. Ryp Periodes, Plantegroei-en gehardheid .Hierdiegrafiekeisagtergrondinligtingvirbegripoor weerelemente en hul invloed op ons klimaat.

SA Weerdiens1. 7 dae weervoorspelling2. Satelliet windpatroon oor Suider-Afrika

Tweeaanlynmeetgrafieke ŉ7daetendensiegrafiek Teks data

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Who will ever forget the year 2010 when the soc-cer world cup came to South Africa? The scholars will most probably only remember the extendedholiday enjoyed by them! Others will remember theSouthAfricanflagwhichbecameahouseholddisplay item across the globe, and of course, the introduction of Soccer Fridays. At home Marks Maponyane assisted in carrying the colourful waka-wakasoccerstorytoourreadersandtheflagtreeindicated the progression of the teams throughout the tournament until the team from Spain was el-evatedtothetopoftheworld-andtheirflagtothetopofour“tree”.In2010rugbysupportersflockedto Soweto to follow the Blue Bulls and were part of the larger community which was introduced to a new estate in our midst when the retirement vil-lagewelcomedtheirfirstresidentsinApril.

Would it be possible to eclipse 2010? The cover pages of our newsletters provide insight into what took place this year.

Locallythebiggeststoryoftheyearhasbeenthetrafficcon-gestionthathasbecomeanunwelcomeexperienceinthemor-nings. The good news of new roads being constructed was car-ried in the August edition when readers were also introduced tothelocaltrafficofficialswhohadbeentaskedwithprovidinga friendly service to alleviate the pain. As the new roads were completed they were opened progressively and after a tempo-rary delay, construction work on the section to Nellmapius in Centurion was started in earnest during October. Completion oftheroadsisexpectedinFebruaryof2012.

Construction work pertaining to infrastructure has also been a national priority with the Gautrain and the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project being completed in 2011. The Gautrain began operating in the latter half of the year and whilst we are

all enjoying the newly completed freeways, we are holding our collective breath awaiting the announcement of the toll fees. Locally, construc-tion work on a number of facilities was com-pleted in the year, these being the new medical wing with the day hospital, the indoor bowling facility which was opened by the National Protea bowling team and the new church building of the Kerksondermure congregation of the Dutch Reformed Church.

The year in Midrand EstatesThe year in Midrand EstatesReflecting, enjoying and ready to engage!

Marks MaponyaneMr & Mrs Croukamp.

Residents of Retire@Midstream

The Traffic officials at the roadconstruction site

The opening of the new Indoor bowling facility at Retire@Midstream

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During the year, through the medium of the newsletters, readers were introduced to the parks within the estates (estimated at almost 100 hectares in size), birds found in Midrand Estates (which we now call the habitat we share with others) and a regular feature on the local weather station. With part of our habitat in-cluding a shopping centre, in an edition readers were introduced to the local service providers and merchants.

Fittingly,thefirstmagazinecoveroftheyeardepictedaloneteddybear used to convey feedback on the conclusion of the community charity event of 2010 whereby efforts were combined to clothe 350 orphansordisadvantagedchildren.This,thefinaleditionfortheyearcarries the proud tradition forwards with a report on the Angelfriends initiative of Midstream friends, as well as the Help-a-Granny collec-tion which aims to assist destitute elders, and which is managed by the Retire@Midstream HOA.

On a sporting note: the year will be remembered for the All Blacks winning the Rugby World Cup, the Lions surprising all by winning the CurrieCup,andfinally,forthecricketmatchinCapeTownwhenthenational Protea team had accumulated a score of 111 (for 1) a few minutes after 11 o’clock on 11 November on their way to beat the Australian team – and all of that in the year 2011!

Ifthesequenceistoreflectonthepast,toenjoythepresentandtoengage into the future – all seems to be ready to engage with eager anticipation in a bright future!

Reflecting, enjoying and ready to engage!

Midlands park and swimming pool

The pretty little Cheri, photographed in one of the Square@Midstream shops - Posies.

Midrand Estates News 2011 Covers

February 2011 A lone teddy bear used to convey feedback on the 2010 community charity

project

April 2011 The cosmos in and around the estate as introduction to the

parks

June 2011 One of the theatres at the new Medical fa-cility at Retire@Mid-stream as announce-ment of all the new medical facilities now

available

August 2011 News on the road.

October 2011 Little Cheri on the cover to welcome summer and introducing readers to the Square@Midstream

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NG Gemeente

25 Desember 2011 - 09:00

31 Desember 2011 - 19:00

Elke Sondag oggend om 09:00

Kersdiens

Oujaarsdiens

Sondae DienstyeVir meer inligting kontak 012 940 9480/81 of 012 663 2003

www.kerksondermure.org

Jesus Christ was born into this world to reconcile humankind to their Creator, whether we take this opportunity is up to us but everyone has that opportunity, nobody is beyond the reach of the Hand of God.

Simply put, all of us are sinners, all of us are broken, all of us are incomplete, we are shadows of what God intended us to be. So God sent His own Son into the world to give humankind the most comprehensive and awesome insight into their Creator and His love for His Creation.

Incredible promises ‘behold, I make all things New.’ In the Old Testament ‘I will restore the years the locusts have stolen’ simple English, even those wasted years, before I met Christ, can be used for good once my relationship with Him and my

deepest need for Him is acknowledged.Now the challenge! Does this mean once I have acceptedJesusintomylifeeverythingwillgofine?Some promise this, but it is notmy experience.Storms are part of life. Family, work, school, varsity, friendships and Faith itself all experiencestorms. Being Christian does not mean the end of the storms, but it does mean that through the storm I have a Hand to hold that will lead me, guide me, encourage me and most of all, never let me go.

Real faith for real Men and Women of God. A God who is relevant to all areas of my life. 9:00 Sundays at Midstream Methodist Church you are welcome to share and learn more about this Friend who is Closer than we once ever dreamed possible.

PS no service 1st January 2012. Note the Watchnight Service at 18:00 on the 31st December 2011. Have a blessed Christmas and an awesome New Year!

Philip Sharpe

THROUGH THE STORM ......

Secretary 082 886 1034Email: [email protected]

OUR CHRISTMAS SERVICE WILL BE SUNDAY 25TH DECEMBER 2011

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OUR WATCHNIGHT SERVICE WILL BE SATURDAY 31ST DECEMBER

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THERE WILL BE NO SERVICE ON NEW YEARS DAY 01ST JANUARY 2012

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The group of Midstream travellers departed from OR Tambo International Airport on Saturday 25 Septem-ber 2011. Upon arrival at Heathrow the group made theirwaytoStratford-upon-AvonviaOxfordwhereeven the old universities were found to be interesting. They were treated to various productions every evening which included The Merchant of Venice and Macbeth. The next stop was Venice, wherethe hotels, sights, sounds and nightlife was fascinating. Rome stood out, however, be-cause of the Colosseum and the Vatican City. As the tour guide Tim said as the group returned home, “Let this trip not be the whole adventure but rather have whet the appetite and turned the firstpageinyourpersonalbookofad-venturous travels.”

Op 22 September vertrek ‘n senior en ‘n junior groep kranige krieketspelers vir twee weke na Australië – Midstream College se eerste sporttoer oorsee. Die toer het die eerste aand in Singapoer met ‘n hoogtepunt begintoedieSingapoerGrandPrixoefenrondtesnabydiegroepsehotelplaasgevindhet. Die groep besoek onder andere Brisbane en Sydney. Die seuns het die lewensverrykende toer geweldig geniet.

Krieket swaai kolf in Australië

European tour delights Midstream travellers

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Geduldenŉonverstoordeobservasieposhetŉmensnodig,omdiekleinopgewekteenlewendigeKuifkop-visvangerbyonsdammetjiesbyMidfieldraaktesienentegeniet.

Maar dan word jy beloon en kan jy hierdie pragtige, kleurvolle vis-vangertjiedophouwaarhymetŉhoëtjierp-geluidvanafŉlaerietvinnig en laag oor die water swiep of plonsduik om vissies, krappe en ander klein waterdiertjies te vang, terwyl hy naaldekokers in vlug vang. Wanneer hy duik, sluit hy sy derde ooglid om sy oë onder wa-ter te beskerm.

Die prooi, meestal vissies, word eers op sy sitplek naby die water metgeskiktehouegedoodendankopeerste ingesluk.ŉ Interes-sante verskynsel is ook dat die visvanger die onverteerde

dele,soosgrateenvinneindievormvanŉbolletjieopbringenuit-spoeg. (Fig.: 05). Alhoewel hy die mees volop klein visvangertjie in ons streek is, word hy maklik misgekyk. Hy is net 14 sentimeter lank, het ‘n blou rugkant en sy blou kroon vere strek tot by die oë wat dan ook sy sleutel uitkenmerk is. Die kuif is blougroen- en swart en word

net gelig as hy bedreig voel. Die kuifvere vorm dan amper ŉkring,omdathullemeernadie kante as na bo sprei. Die onderkant is rooibruin en die pote rooi. Die opvallendste kenmerk is die lang spitsrooi snawel. Die geslagte lyk eners maar jong voëls het swart snawels en vertoon valer.

Kuifkopvisvangers broei in holtes in vertikale grondwalle naby wa-ter. Albei ouers grawe die tonnel en bou die nes. Die nes word nooit skoongemaaknieenbeginlatervanaldiekosresteŉonwellereukafgee en dit vervuil ook gou met miete. Daar is al gesien

hoedieouersnáŉvoersessieherhaaldelikindiewaterduikomhulleskoon te was, waarna hulle mekaar se miete van hulle vere pik. Die Kuifkopvisvanger is ŉ permanente inwoner in ons streek. Maar

hy isverderookŉgereeldeswerwer op soek na kos en word na die reënseisoen dik-wels by tydelike waters gesien waar hy, namate die water opdroog, aan die droogtebe-stande viseiers smul.

Nie alle visvangers vang visse nie. Daar is ook ander spesies, soos die Bruinkopvisvanger, wat wel die naam “visvanger” dra, maar van insekte leef en dus in verskillende beboste habitats en ook in ons tuine en parke voorkom.

(Met dank aan Gert Janze van Vuuren vir die mooi foto’s op die bladsy)

DIEKUIFKOPVISVANGEROP ONS DAMMETJIESŉ KWIKSILVER

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FUN ACTIVITIES IN AND AROUND THE ESTATE

• MIDSTREAM DRIVING RANGE

Patrick O’Brien – 082 992 1314

Driving range rates: R30 for 55 balls [adults] and R20 for 55 balls [juniors and pensioners]. Summer special [1 Nov to 15 Jan]: R50pppd – hit as many golf balls as you like and enjoy Midstream Driving Range all day long.

Holiday Golf School from 6 – 9 December for chil-dren between the ages of 6 and 13 years old. Book-ings essential.

• MIDSTREAM GOLF COURSERiegardt Weyers – 082 928 7365 / [email protected]

Golf specials for December Holidays: Non Members R50 | Students and Pensioners R30 | Juniors R20

The golf course will only be closed on 25 and 26 December

• FLY FISHING

Packyourhat,tackleboxandfishingrodandcampoutnexttothebassdamsatMidfieldEstate.

• TENNIS

Fanie – 079 517 2572 / [email protected]

The FanBert Tennis Academy will be hosting a junior tennis tournament [everyone younger than 13 years is welcome] on 5 and 6 December. A holiday tennis clinic will be held on 7 and 8 December as well as the 9th and 10th of January [adults and children]. Private training sessions can also be booked from 02 December.

• MIDSTREAM PHYSIQUE [GYM]

012 661 1258

The gym will only be closed on 24, 31 December and Public Holidays.Special tariffs for December – R20.00 per day for day visitors [normal tariffs are R50.00].Promotion for 2012 – join the gym in January and only start paying membership fees from February.

• SQUASH

012 661 1258

The squash courts will be open in accordance with the gym times highlighted above. Bookings can be made at the gym. Gym members play for free and non-members pay R20.00 per game.

• SWIMMING POOLS

079 119 4841

The 25m indoor swimming pool at Midlands is open from 6am to 8pm Mondays to Fridays; and 9am to 5pm on Saturdays and Sundays. During the holi-days, the times will be in accordance with the gym’s time schedules. Costs are R80 [adults] and R40 [children] for ten sessions. The swimming pool is available at no charge to all Midlands residents over weekends. Gym members don’t pay a fee and need to show their gym membership card at the Recep-tion desk.

The two 25m swimming pools at the College are open at all times and can be used by all [no charge].

The outdoor swimming pools and braai facilities in each estate can be used by all residents and their visitors.

IN THE ESTATE

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DECEMBER 2011 JANUARY 2012 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 Amourique Jewelers X X X X X X X X X X X X X Aula Properties X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Barber SA X X X Café Concepts ½ X X X X X X X X X X X X X Chatz X X X X X X X X X Classique Cleaners X X X X X X X X X Computers@Midstream X X X X X X X X X Cure Day Clinic X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Eyecare@Midstream X X X X X X X X X X X X X Gardening Concepts ½ X X X X X Greenfields X Henry E Salon X X X X X X X X X X X X MES X X X X X X X X X Mica X X Midfix X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Midpharm X X ½ Midstream Medical X X X X ½ X X Midstream Pools X ½ X X X X X X X X X X Midteam X X X X X X X X Moyen Day Spa ½ X X ½ X X Paramedic Petstream X X X Posies X X X X X X X X X X X PostNet X X X X X X R@M Restaurant Scooters X X X Steers X X X SuperSpar X The Biltong Shop X ½ X X X X X X X X The Boyz X X X ½ X X X X X X X The Purple Cow X X X The Uniform Shop X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Tops X Video Den X You’re Framed X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X HOA Midfield X X ½ X X X ½ X X X HOA Midlands X X ½ X X X ½ X X X HOA Midstream X X ½ X X X ½ X X X HOA Retire@Midstream X X ½ X X X ½ X X X

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DECEMBER 2011 JANUARY 2012 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 Amourique Jewelers X X X X X X X X X X X X X Aula Properties X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Barber SA X X X Café Concepts ½ X X X X X X X X X X X X X Chatz X X X X X X X X X Classique Cleaners X X X X X X X X X Computers@Midstream X X X X X X X X X Cure Day Clinic X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Eyecare@Midstream X X X X X X X X X X X X X Gardening Concepts ½ X X X X X Greenfields X Henry E Salon X X X X X X X X X X X X MES X X X X X X X X X Mica X X Midfix X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Midpharm X X ½ Midstream Medical X X X X ½ X X Midstream Pools X ½ X X X X X X X X X X Midteam X X X X X X X X Moyen Day Spa ½ X X ½ X X Paramedic Petstream X X X Posies X X X X X X X X X X X PostNet X X X X X X R@M Restaurant Scooters X X X Steers X X X SuperSpar X The Biltong Shop X ½ X X X X X X X X The Boyz X X X ½ X X X X X X X The Purple Cow X X X The Uniform Shop X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Tops X Video Den X You’re Framed X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X HOA Midfield X X ½ X X X ½ X X X HOA Midlands X X ½ X X X ½ X X X HOA Midstream X X ½ X X X ½ X X X HOA Retire@Midstream X X ½ X X X ½ X X X

Silly Season Shopping Schedule – Holiday@Home SANTA CLAUSE IS COMING TO TOWN…

SPECIAL OFFERS• AMOURIQUEJEWELERS

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• CHATZDATA-0878055210Standard MyGIG20 @ R499 once off [Ts and Cs apply]

• COMPUTERS@MIDSTREAM-0879401002Place your order [laptops, notebooks, computers, etc.] according to your personal requirements

• EYECARE@MIDSTREAM-0878053657Free sunglasses with Elle or Levi prescription glasses

• GREENFIELDS-0129409499Buffet dinner served on Christmas Eve. Bookings es-sential.

• POSIES-0824955878Book your Christmas table in time. Wreaths made on order.

• RETIRE@MIDSTREAMRESTAURANT0129409347Come and enjoy a delectable meal at the restaurant for only R50 per person.

• THEPURPLECOWRESTAURANT0129409347Contact us for more info on our holiday program for kids!

• POSTNET-0878053585PostNet courier only R95 for countrywide deliveries (0-2kg). DHL it with us and win R10,000 cash!

• MIDFIX-0829342294LED 5Watt dimmable GU10 globes ONLY R99.95!

• STEERS-0878053549Launching five new exciting milkshake flavours on 22November. BBQ and Mayo burger, chips and shake for only R39.95

• MIDSTREAMPOOLS-0878053643Special offers on pool cleaners and chlorine maintenance hampers

• PETSTREAM-0878053679Insertionofmicrochipsforeasyidentificationofpetsandtheir owners.

• THEBILTONGSHOP-0827830702Spoil someone special with a custom-made hamper this Christmas

• TOPS-0126871551New, improved store with special offers and gifts.

• VIDEODEN-0878053548Take out a contract and stand a chance to win! 1st Prize is a 7-night stay in Mauritius and many more. Competi-tion runs from 1 December to 18 January.

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• CENTURION TEATER012 664 7859 / www.centurionteater.co.za

18 Nov – Navi Redd 23 Nov – Dinner for one… too with Elize Cawood and Wilson Dunster [comedy]28 Nov to 03 Dec – Nataniël: “Ryk Neethling doesn’t talk to me”

• SUPERSPORT PARK CENTURIONwww.jacarandafm.co.za

Carols by Candlelight brought to you by SPAR and Jacaranda 94.2. Join Kurt Darren, Nianell, Romanz, Loyiso and the Holy Jerusalem Choir on the 6th of December. Gates open at 4pm. Show starts at 7pm. Toys will be collected to make this festive season something truly magical for underprivileged kids, so please bring a new toy as your entrance. Remember your picnic basket, blankets and camp-ing chairs [no umbrellas, gazebos and glass].

• IRENE VILLAGE MARKET012 667 1659 / www.irenemarket.co.za

3, 10, 16, 17 December Irene’s famous Christmas market!Creative Christmas gifting and special promotions.

• LITTLE COOKS CLUB CENTURION082 783 7737 / www.littlecooksclub.co.za

Come and join Little Cooks Club Centurion and learn how to make lovely Christmas and holiday goodies! Each day we will make two dishes and do a craft! 14 – 16 December and 10 – 12 January from 08:30am to 12pm. Children ages 4 – 13 years.

• LORY PARK ANIMAL SANCTUARY011 315 7307 / www.lorypark.co.za

A fun-packed calendar for the holidays! Ranger Day programs, guided family tours, Creatures of the Night, Christmas Carols at The Zoo – moonlight tour with animal encounters, a choir and light dinner. Visit our website for more details.

• MY ART SPACE (BROOKLYN]074 118 9184 / 083 400 5545

5-14 December. Bring your child to our holiday club to spend time being creative. Age-appropriate activities including mosaic, decoupage, fabric and enamel painting, stained glass, etc. R150 per child per day. Contact us for more info.

• PRETORIA ZOO012 328 3265 / www.ngz.ac.za

View our full program on jozikids.co.za. Special ac-tivitiesincluding:AmazingReptiles,Birdidentifica-tion, Meet the Birds, Meet the Mammals, Monkey Tricks, Scavenger Hunt, The Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre.

• RIETVLEI NATURE RESERVE012 358 1811 / 012 358 1819

So much to do! Game viewing [rhino, buffalo, hippo, cheetah, eland, red hartebeest, black wildebeest, zebra, brown hyena, etc.], braai and picnic areas, angling, camping facilities, yacht club, coffee shop, lion tours.

• STER KINEKOR – YOUR HAPPY PLACEwww.ster-kinekor.com

Movies to look forward to:[Animation] Smurfs, Happy Feet 2[Comedy] Johnny English Reborn, Tower Heist[Love Drama] Crazy Stupid Love, Twilight Saga – Breaking Dawn Part 1[Afrikaans] Platteland

• THE BARNYARD THEATRE (MENLYN)www.barnyardtheatres.co.za

13 – 15 Dec: The Swan Princess31Dec:SixoftheBest–NewYear’sEveParty12 Jan – 11 Mar: Big Top Rock – The Ultimate Rock & Roll Circus

FUN ACTIVITIES IN AND AROUND THE ESTATE

AROUND THE ESTATE

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Soos altyd was die jaarlikse Sportdag weer ‘n reuse sukses. MLPP het vir die 2de jaar agtermekaar die vriendskaplikke toutrek gewen. Pappas het ingespring en ook gesigte geverf

Rugby dag saam met Pappa

Jaarlikse Familie Sportdag

Boom wat omval skep wonderlike leerervaringe.

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OpedagMidstream en Midlands

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Caskin White attended the U12 Kenanko Sou-th Africa Interprovincial Rournament in George at Kingswood GC where he represented SA Kids golf team at the tour-nament. The weather was tough with wind and rain on most days and theofficial practiceround cancelled on the

Sundayduetobadweather.Caskinfin-ished 49th out of 105 children. Consider-ing he is only 11 and a year younger than most of his competitors, this was a learn-ingexperienceforhim,hecompetedwellandhelooksforwardtonextyear’stour-nament in Nelspruit when he is 12 and the conditions will suit the “Gautengers”.

Dit was met groot opgewondenheid dat ons Graad 3 leerders, met 3 busse, die oggend van 14 Oktober vertrek het na Sammy Marks Museum.Die pragtige “outydse” tuin, met die baie roosbome het almal beindruk. Op die stoep van die ou here-huis het die vriendelike personeel van die museum ons ingewag. Terwyl die Juffrouens heerlik tee gedrink het in die teetuin, het ons kinders piekniek gehou onder die bome. Dit was vir ons Gr. 3 kinders so lekker om te leer en te ervaar hoe mense ‘n eeu terug gelewe en gewerk het. Ons is so dankbaar dat ons by ons mammas en pappas woon en van daar kan skool toe gaan. Was dit 100 jaar terug, sou hulle ons moes Engeland toe stuur, en dit van ‘n 7-jarige ouderdom!!!

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On Friday, the 28th of October 2011, the South African Council for English Education (SACEE) invited several learners from Midstream College Primary School to their Annual Prize Giving Ceremony. A total of 140 entries were submitted from eleven schools, whereby only 40 entries were selected to receive an award for their commendable entries. A total of eight entries were selected from our school. Thefollowinglearnersreceivedacertificatefortheirccreativewriting: Daniel Raath (Daniel’s Totem Pole) Nico Wiese (Elephants) Nico Wiese (Fire) Lilandi Niemand (Surviving a River) Aroma Theron (Defying Physics) Denzel Ncube (Enormous & Little Hadeda)Nathan Raath and his entry titled “Nathan’s Totem Pole” was selected as the winner of the Grade 4 section.We are very proud of all our leaners who participated in this competition.

Uitstappie na die Sammy Marks Museum

Creative writing

Onderhoofmeisie: Celine da Camara,

Hoofmeisie: Ingrid Schmutz,

Hoofseun: George Annandale,

Onderhoofseun: Justin Wentzel

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Die krieketseisoen het vol nuwe uitdagings begin. Krieket is `n spansport en al die seuns het daar ingekoop. Ons het hard gekonsentreer op krieket-etiket, dissipline en belangrikste van alles, om die spel te geniet. Die resultate wat deur die seisoen bereik is, is te danke aan die Here en die talente wat Hy aan die jong seuns gegee het. Dit was die span se 1ste jaar in die A-bond en hulle het deurgedring na die semifinaal teen ElardusparkLaerskool. Midstream College het die wedstryd met 10 paaltjiesgewen.DiefinaalvandieStreekwastussenMidstream College en Garsfontein Laerskool en was ditnou‘nfinaal!Dieseunshetgrootkaraktergewysendiefinaalmet3paaltjiesgewen.MidstreamCollegese O/9A-Span is die A-bond Ligawenners sowel as die Distr ik-wenners. Baie geluk.

Die kultuurfees is die hoogtepunt op Midstream College Laerskool se kultuurkalender. Van versamelings, fotografie tot dans en sang.Daar is iets vir ieder en elk. Ons kultuurfees deelname het hierdie jaar ongelooflik gegroei, met ‘nrekord getal inskrywings van 2 469 in 2011. Die fees is so sukselsvol dat dit nou al oor 7 weke strek. Ons het ook hierdie jaar twee prestige-aande gehou as gevolg van die toenemende aanvraag na sitplek. 344 leerlinge het by die aande opgetree. Die hoofdoel van die kultuurfees is om die uitvoerende

kunste onder ons leerlinge te bevorder, asook deelname vir genot. Tydens die afsluiting met die lied, “We are Golden”, het almal weer besef dat elke kultuurkind by Midstream College wel vir ons goud werd is.

OnFriday,14October2011averyexcitedgroupof58 Midstream College Christian Action Group mem-bers boarded the buses and headed South towards Schickfontein to the Kimiad Christian Campsite. The theme for the camp was based on Psalm 40:3 – Sing anewsongtotheLord.Thisfun,God-filledweekendincluded praise and worship sessions, heartfelt mes-sages, an obstacle course and other group games. The weekend was a huge success and the children returnedhomeonSundayafternoonwithspirit-filledsouls, a healthy dose of sun and fond memories.

Midstream College Primêre Skool se Afrikaanse storie-aand was weer eens ‘n gebeurtenis wat lank onthou sal word deur die leerlinge wat dié aand bygewoon het. Om die aand spesiaal te maak is verskeie stories deur 11 televisie- en verhoogper-soonlikhede op hul unieke manier aan die kinders oorgedra en vertel. Die vertellers was onder andere: Cindy Swanepoel, Christelle van Graan, Johny Klein, Debré Rossouw, Botha Enslin, Mar-guarite Erasmus, Elanza Swart, Onida Cowan, Riku Latti, Chris Janse van Rensburg en Suzi Swanepoel.Al hierdie akteurs was al te sien in Kyk-net produksies soos Vil-la Rosa, Getroud met Rugby, Generations en nog vele meer. Van hulle is ook betrokke by RSG, kaberet- en teater-produksies. Hulle het ook hul eie produksies en het opgetree by die KKNK en ander kunstefeeste regoor die land. Wat ‘n ta-lentvolle span!!!

MCCA Camp 2011

Midstream College O/9A Krieket

Die revue groepe het hierdie jaar behoorlik “Mielies gegooi!”Ons groep bestaan uit 64 lede wat wissel van graad 4 tot 7. Ons het `n dinamiese choreograaf Meneer Darius Swiege-laar wat voorwaar die beste uit die leerders haal.Vivénte het deelgeneem aan die Tshwane Jeug Kunstefees in die Staatsteater en beslis die toeskouers se harte gewen.Tydens die Spektrum Revue kompetisie in September het Vivénte met styl, pragtige kostuums, treffende musiek en ritmiese bewegings die beoordelaars en gehoor na hul asem laat snak! Midstream wen vir die tweede keer die kompetisie met `n uitnemende 95% en ontvang `n tjek van R10 000.

Vivénte `n groep om op trots te wees!

Storie-aand saam met sterre!

Kultuurfees

“ NO GUTS, NO GLORY, NO MERCY ”

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Stray Pets....

Despite our best efforts, from time to time our pets get out of our properties. Some don’t wander far be-forereturninghomebutothersfindtheyareunabletogetbackhome.Oftenthesepetsarepickedupbyconcerned members of the community and brought to the vet.

Wehaveasysteminplacetotryandfindtheowners.Everystrayanimalisscannedwhenarrivingattheclinic. This is to check for a microchip. If they are chipped, we are able to re-unite the pets and owners very quickly. Unfortunately most of the time the pets don’t have microchips or collars with tags.

Ournextstepistosearchourdatabaseforexistingpatientsthatmatchthedescriptionofthestray.Oursearchisrefinedbyfocusingontheestateinwhichtheanimalswerefound.Thissearchinvolvesphoningall clients that live in that estate, that have a pet matching the description. Often it is a very successful exerciseandweareabletore-unitetheanimalswiththeirowners.Unfortunatelyit is a search that is limited to pets registered with the clinic. If all our attempts fail theanimalmustthenbehandedovertotheSPCA.Thisisaverytraumaticexperi-ence for all involved. Ifyouloseapet,pleasecomeaskattheVet. It seems we are the last place people think to ask when their pets go missing.

For anyone going away this December:

1. Ensureyourpetscanbeidentified–collarandtagormicrochip.2. Advise the person caring for them that they can ask at the Vet if the pet gets lost.3. Ensure your address details are current so we can get hold of you.4. Consider registering your pet with us – it’s free. This way we can offer you a

better service!.

LOCAL IS LEKKER...

Need to have your washing done, your trousers adjusted or in need of a table cloth made to your speci-fications?ClassiqueCleanersatSquare@Midstreamcandoallofthisandsomuchmore.

Owners, George and Louise Llewellyn have been in the dry cleaning industry for more than a decade; and were welcomed to The Square when they opened their doors on the 20th of September this year.

Classique Cleaners offers the following services:

•Dry cleaning•Laundry•Alterations•Shoe repairs •Shoe products•Function décor and setup•Hiring of chair covers and table cloths

Additional help has been arranged for the festive period to ensure continuous serviceexcellence!

PetsgoingastrayinMidrandEstates–Whathappensnext?andhowtopreventit.

Making of:• Curtains• Duvet sets• Cushions• Table cloths• Napkins

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Die tema van vanjaar se (p)Articipate was “Fantasia”, oftewel “Fantasiewêreld”, en leerders het met die interessantste

kunswerke en optredes vorendag gekom. Die Midstream-familie het uitstekende danse, drama-opvoerings, sangitems en instrumentele items opgelewer. Ruco Pretorius en Erin Willcocks is as die senior (p)Articipate-wenners aangewys en Hidé Bouwer en Rynier Brandt as die junior wenners.

Leerders glip weg na ‘n fantasiewêreld

After nine long months of hard work and many hours of prac-tice, theclimaxof theRevuewas their performance as part of the prestigious Spektrum Revue competition held on Friday 16 September 2011 at TUT. Thiswas the first timeMidstream College took part in this competition and they surpassedallexpectationsbytaking a phenomenal second place! After a wonderful year

and many s u c c e s s -ful per-formances, Revue at Midstream C o l l e g e is mov-ing from strength to strength.

Revue triumphs at Spektrum

CompetitionOnderwysers stel

‘n voorbeeld

Dr. Carel Kriek is deur Umalusi as ek-sterne moderator vir Wiskunde (Vraestel 1 en 2) aangestel.

Mnr. Ferdi Niemand is as voorsitter van die Blou Bulle Hoërskole Rugbyv-ereniging aangewys – die eerste keer dat ‘n nie-skoolhoof hierdie posisie beklee.

Me. Amanda Breed, bied Natuur- en Skeikunde-werkwinkels landwyd in opdrag van Tsebo Educational Net-work, aan.

Me. Sharon de Bod is deur die IEB as eksam-inator vir English First Additional Language (Paper 1) vir die vol-gende drie jaar aang-estel.

Me. Sanet de Beer is deur die IEB as ek-saminator vir Afrikaans Huistaal (Vraestel 2) vir die volgende drie jaar aangestel.

Me. Sandra Gerber is deur die IEB as streeks- moderator vir Afrikaans Eerste Ad-disionele Taal (Graad 1 2 - p o r t e f e u l j e s ) aangestel.

Me. Nellis Putter is is deur die IEB as streeks- moderator vir Afrikaans Eerste Ad-disionele Taal (graad 12-mondeling) aange-stel.

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Midstream College se ten-nis spog vanjaar met puik resultate – vier van die ses spanne eindig onder die eerste drie posisies in hulle onderskeie ligas. Die eerste seun- en eerste dogterspan wen hulle ligas. Die tennisseisoen is afgesluit met ‘n prysuitdeling waar spelers trofeëensertifikateontvanghet.Diehoogtepuntwasdiestrydop die tennisbaan tussen die onderwysers en die eerstespanspe-lers.

Gholf verras en wen ligaMidstream College se eerste gholfspan verras deur Hoërskool Water-kloof se tweede span te klop en wen daarmee die Noord-Gauteng B-liga.

Midstream het afgereken met Hoërskool Waterkloofsederdespanindiesemi-finaaltoe Migael van Schalkwyk op die laaste gaatjie die wenpunte aangeteken het.

MidstreamCollegese2012-hoofleiersis onlangs ingehuldig: Jonathan Smook (agter), Giverny Henry, Amy Bezuidenhout – hoofdogter, Janet Ramokoka, George Barnard – hoof-seun en Van Wyk Pretorius (sittende)

Hulle hou leisels in 2012 Tennis maak 2011 ‘n spogjaar

Hanno Conradi, part of the SANIFAA team that participated in the Africa archery competition, is crowned Af-rica Archery champion.

Learners excel out of school contextChantel won gold medals for 100m freestyle, 200m medley relay and 200m freestyle relay and a silver medal for 100m backstroke during the recent interprovincial swim-ming gala.

The Midstream College grade 10s went to Olievenhoutbosch Christian School to partake in an outreach project. The Midstream learners planted 12 trees, painted a wall, planted a vegetable garden and played games with the children. The food, toys, clothes, sport equipment and sta-tionery which the grade 10s collected was also given to the school. They also supplied all the classrooms with fans, posters, brooms and dustbins. According to the Midstream learners the Olievenhoutboschprojectwasarewardingandlifechangingexperience.

Junior skaakspelers SA-Skole kampioenMidstream College se junior-skaak-span het die Nasionale skoletitel in die onder 15-ouderdomsgroep ver-ower nadat hulle met Hoërskool Wa-terkloof en Hoërskool Stellenberg in die semi-finaal en finaal afgerekenhet.Foto:Tony Guo, Josh-Garreth Beukes, Bill

Guo (voor), Markus van der Westhuizen, Storm Kruger, Lucien Magliolo en Me Madelaine Matthys, skaakorganiseerder, (agter)

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The Annual general meetings (AGMs) of the various HOAs normally take place towards the end of each year. This year the meetings were again characterised by lively debate and a good turnout of residents. ThefinancialstatementsoftheHOAswerediscussedandastablefinancialsituationwasportrayed.Cashreserves were in place and proper accounting processes were shown to have been followed. Copies of the financialstatementsandtheHOAbudget,aswellastheminutesofpreviousAGMs,areavailableonthewebsite www.midrand-estates.co.za.

4. Retire@Midstream HOA

ThefinalAGMforMidrandEstateswas scheduled for 25 November and at the date this newsletter went to print the results of the new board was not known.

1. Midstream HOA

More than 400 residents attended the Midstream AGM which took place on 25 October at Midstream College. It was announced at the meeting that Genl Suiker Britz had resigned as Es-tate Manager and that Jan Zeederberg had stepped down as Director. Follow-

ingaquestionfromtheflooritwasconfirmedthatintheinterim, the Estate Manager’s functions would be divided between Etienne Begemann and Paul Meyer.

In line with House Rules the HOA introduced a system whereby Directors would be elected on a rotational basis for a two year period. Seven residents made themselves available for the four available positions on the Board. The vote took place by ballot paper and in the week follow-ing the AGM the Auditors announced the following mem-bers had been elected: Koot Myburgh, Etienne Hefer, Ken Greve, Lewis Mathieson, Louis Botha, Hennie Vermeulen and new to the board, Naudé Klopper.

2.MidfieldHOA

The well at-tended AGM for theMidfieldHOA took place 1 November in the commu-nity hall of the Re t i r e@M id -stream HOA. The HOA is chaired by André Oberholzer who was re-elected to the Board unopposed, along with Chris Smith, Jan Rhood-ie, Deon Louw, Riaan Botma and Jan Zeederberg. Only one nomi-nation was received for the vacant position on the Board and Rapula Modibane was duly elected.

3. Midlands HOA

The auditorium at Midstream College was the venue for the Midlands HOA AGM which took place on 15 Novem-ber. Several nominations were re-ceived for the four available positions, and the elected Board for 2011/12 will be Chris Smith, André Oosthuizen, Jan Zeederberg, Petrus Theron, Pieter Engelbrecht, Riaan Botma and Thinus du Toit.

With almost 170 houses currently under construction, and a large number of open stands, a great deal of the dis-cussion at the meeting revolved around building related topics.

Withoutexception, theHOAs reportedanexemplarysecurityrecordwiththelimited incidents which took place relat-ing to either vandalism or theft of minor building material on construction sites.

In addition to the above, the following matters were reported on at the re-spective meetings.

The Annual General Meetings:

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Most of us always seem to be in a hurry and then seem to forget our responsibility of safe driving. The Estate boasts and encourages safe-ty on all levels, especially where children is concerned. We strive towards a child-friendly environment, where children can walk safely, ride their bicycles and play.

Although the emphasis is mostly on the vehicle- and motorcycle drivers, our “cyclists at play” and pedestrians need to follow traffic rules to ensure everyone’s safety as well.Parents need to educate their children to ensure their safety on the estate roads, sidewalks and pathways.

The law states that where there is a pavement, no pedestrian should walk in the roadway. Pedestri-ans are advised to use pavements where available. Where there is no pavement, walk as far as possible to the right-hand side of the road, facing oncom-ingtraffic.Onecannotbesurprisedbysomethingcoming up behind you – and if any-thing looks dan-gerous, one has enough time to step even further

away from the road. It is safer to cross the road at a marked pedes-triancrossing,buteventhen,donotexpectdriv-ers to stop for you. They may not notice you; or not watching properly. Always remember to stop, look for turning vehicles from ahead and behind you andmake sure the traffichas stopped before you start crossing.

“See and be seen” is always the rule for crossing the street [whether by foot or bicycle].

Our [more responsible] adult drivers [and especially our learner drivers], need to be cautious of pedestrians and cy-clists within the estate. Abide by the traffic rules and speedlimits to ensure accident-free roads. The general trafficlawsapply–donotspeakonyourcellphonewhile driving, be alert and be safe! The House Rules dictate that only licensed vehicles may travel on the estate roads – thus no golf carts or quad- and pit bikes – and that vehicles must be under the control of licensed drivers.

RoadSafetyintheEstate

Tooffsetthegrowthintrafficfollowingthetremendousincreaseinthenumber of families residing in the area, the construction of roads in and around Midrand Estates has been eagerly awaited. The construction program commenced in May this year. Completion of the project to construct7kilometresofroadsatacostofR35millionisexpectedinFebruary2012.Theprojectwillincludetheconstructionoftraffic-light

managed intersections at Nellma-pius and Brakfontein Roads.

In addition to the construction of new roads, discussions are cur-rently underway with the Tshwane Metro regarding the optimisation of traffic flow along BrakfonteinRoadthroughthesynchronisationoftrafficlightsandthead-justmentoftheallocated“greentime”ofcertaintrafficlights.

Regional Roads

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• Lock up!Past experience has shown that a number of residents forget to lock theirhomes before leaving on holiday! Make sure that your front door and other doors are locked before you leave. Close windows properly.

• Garden services, construction work and emergenciesRoutine garden services may proceed as normal when you’re away on leave. Make the necessary arrangements for access to your yard.Emergency maintenance will be allowed. NO CONSTRUCTION will be allowed after the 15th of December [Midlands – 13 December].

• Help to keep the perimeter fence trouble freeResidentswholivenexttoaborderfence/electricalfencing,arerequestedtoaddtotheestate’ssecu-rity by trimming and cutting trees and shrubs well away from the fence. Plants touching the fence will lead to false alarms on the fence and thereby hinder the proper functioning of the fence.

• Take proper care of your petsFor those leaving their pets behind – please take proper care of your pets. Arrange in time at your es-tateofficefortherighttoentertheestatesforpeoplethatmayrequireaccesstolookafteryourpetsonyour behalf.

Before you leave on holiday

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Domestic/HuishulpEmma, looking for full time, sleep in, domestic work from Dec'11. Employed by us since 2008, good ref. She is reliable & can cook. 0730655211

Domestic worker, Tiny, looking for work on Tues & Thur. Excellent with kids. Already works in Midstream. Afr & Eng. Ref avail. 0760285795.

Ellah soek werk vir Dinsdae. Sy is baie betroubaar. Het verwysings. 0825454438

Op soek na inslaap, Afr sprekende bediende, moet goed kan stryk, huis skoonmaak en baie goed kan kook. In Midlands Estate. Jackie 0829213612

Domestic lady, working in estate, is seeking employment on Tues & Thurs. Efficient & reliable with good references. Call 0826942180/ 0823930302

Domestics seeking sleep in work: Lucy 0781325813; Johanna 0717118208; Silvia 0737612295;

Domestics seeking work Mon-Fri: Andronica 0721836057; Sarah 0848007042; Kholofelo 0846352999; Emily 0732969419; Maggie 0722137139 (Tues)

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Agtste aandeel in Elements Golf Reserve woning te koop. Die luukse huis slaap 14 mense, 5 slaapkamers on-suite, swembad, Jacuzzi, golfkarre & golflidmaatskap ens. R425000 Kontak Saar 0828728835

Te koop 'Bearded dragon wyfie'+ binne & buitehok R400. Professionele reptieleier broeikas R2200. Waterval R480. Jeanette 0833761100.

Midstream College dogters skoolklere te koop. Vir dogters Grd 1/2 of 3, verskillende groottes. Rokke, baadjies, LO klere ens. Chantal 0824934176

LG Goldstar, 750liter Yskas/Vrieskas te koop - R2000 Daniel 0828810805

Thule Clip On Bike Rack - fast mounted carrier for stable transport of up to 3 bikes. No tow bar needed. R500. Alrien 0824060655.

Tupperware te koop. Charlotte van Vuuren. Sel: 0833058705 Faks: 0866844008 E-pos: [email protected]

Walnut/Imbuia veneer wood grain tables/ desks/servers, various lengths, from R750 - R1250. 2-drawer Walnut /Imbuia veneer wood grain units (900x 600mmx475mm), brown/cream leather inlay - R600. 1x sleigh cot (mahogany) R1500. 1x luxury cot (white) R995. For more details call 0792858335

Services/DiensteSupport group for people in the process of divorce or already divorced. Every Wednesday at 19H00. Contact Myles on 0836298784 to find out details.

Going on Holiday & need peace of mind & one to look after your PETS, PLANTS or PROPERTY? Rent a Housesitter: 0729020937 (I am a young professional working at a big audit firm.)

CURTAINS, BLINDS, QUILTS, UPHOLSTERY, etc professionally done. Installation of rods & rails... Own workshop. Fabrics from all leading fabric houses available. Rolene - Interior Coutier 0834495455

ACCOUNTING & TAX. Monthly accounting, tax returns, company registrations, PAYE, VAT, PAYROLL services (VIP), annual financial statements (Caseware). Call 0833058705 or vanvuurenrek @mweb.co.za

Worried about your Pets during the holidays? Leave your pet in our capable and pet-loving hands while you can relax and enjoy the December hol-days. Midstream only. We offer dog walkies as well. Phone Anita Lewis at 0845102119.

Bordeaux Renovators since 1976. Painting & Waterproofing contractor, repairs of all roofs, leaking balconies and rising damp. General maintenance work. Phone Ockie 0823998952.

Refihlele Pest Control. Crawling insects, Termite treatments ,Rodent con-trol, Carpet cleaning 0723996473/0110237374

Wanted/BenodigEen ruim slaapkamer woonstel, vol gemeubileerd met aircons, motorhuis, DSTV & W&L ingesluit. R9000. Skakel Sanet v d Merwe 0845053844

Midlands Familie opsoek na betroubare onderwys-student om deeltyds te help met ekstra onderrig van 5 jarige seuntjie. Marthie 0731566049/ 0126610456

Domestic/HuishulpEmma, looking for full time, sleep in, domestic work from Dec'11. Employed by us since 2008, good ref. She is reliable & can cook. 0730655211

Domestic worker, Tiny, looking for work on Tues & Thur. Excellent with kids. Already works in Midstream. Afr & Eng. Ref avail. 0760285795.

Ellah soek werk vir Dinsdae. Sy is baie betroubaar. Het verwysings. 0825454438

Op soek na inslaap, Afr sprekende bediende, moet goed kan stryk, huis skoonmaak en baie goed kan kook. In Midlands Estate. Jackie 0829213612

Domestic lady, working in estate, is seeking employment on Tues & Thurs. Efficient & reliable with good references. Call 0826942180/ 0823930302

Domestics seeking sleep in work: Lucy 0781325813; Johanna 0717118208; Silvia 0737612295;

Domestics seeking work Mon-Fri: Andronica 0721836057; Sarah 0848007042; Kholofelo 0846352999; Emily 0732969419; Maggie 0722137139 (Tues)

For Sale/Te KoopBMW 520D AUTO 2011, White with M Sports Pack, Boot Assist, Sun Roof, Rear Blind, Sports Transmission, Options worth R74,500. Only 18,500km, like new. R485,000. Neil Watson - 0827761571

2 DS lite's te koop, met sakkies, 5 pennetjies, laaiers & elk 40 games. R1000 elk. Susan: 0827742030

Agtste aandeel in Elements Golf Reserve woning te koop. Die luukse huis slaap 14 mense, 5 slaapkamers on-suite, swembad, Jacuzzi, golfkarre & golflidmaatskap ens. R425000 Kontak Saar 0828728835

Te koop 'Bearded dragon wyfie'+ binne & buitehok R400. Professionele reptieleier broeikas R2200. Waterval R480. Jeanette 0833761100.

Midstream College dogters skoolklere te koop. Vir dogters Grd 1/2 of 3, verskillende groottes. Rokke, baadjies, LO klere ens. Chantal 0824934176

LG Goldstar, 750liter Yskas/Vrieskas te koop - R2000 Daniel 0828810805

Thule Clip On Bike Rack - fast mounted carrier for stable transport of up to 3 bikes. No tow bar needed. R500. Alrien 0824060655.

Tupperware te koop. Charlotte van Vuuren. Sel: 0833058705 Faks: 0866844008 E-pos: [email protected]

Walnut/Imbuia veneer wood grain tables/ desks/servers, various lengths, from R750 - R1250. 2-drawer Walnut /Imbuia veneer wood grain units (900x 600mmx475mm), brown/cream leather inlay - R600. 1x sleigh cot (mahogany) R1500. 1x luxury cot (white) R995. For more details call 0792858335

Services/DiensteSupport group for people in the process of divorce or already divorced. Every Wednesday at 19H00. Contact Myles on 0836298784 to find out details.

Going on Holiday & need peace of mind & one to look after your PETS, PLANTS or PROPERTY? Rent a Housesitter: 0729020937 (I am a young professional working at a big audit firm.)

CURTAINS, BLINDS, QUILTS, UPHOLSTERY, etc professionally done. Installation of rods & rails... Own workshop. Fabrics from all leading fabric houses available. Rolene - Interior Coutier 0834495455

ACCOUNTING & TAX. Monthly accounting, tax returns, company registrations, PAYE, VAT, PAYROLL services (VIP), annual financial statements (Caseware). Call 0833058705 or vanvuurenrek @mweb.co.za

Worried about your Pets during the holidays? Leave your pet in our capable and pet-loving hands while you can relax and enjoy the December hol-days. Midstream only. We offer dog walkies as well. Phone Anita Lewis at 0845102119.

Bordeaux Renovators since 1976. Painting & Waterproofing contractor, repairs of all roofs, leaking balconies and rising damp. General maintenance work. Phone Ockie 0823998952.

Refihlele Pest Control. Crawling insects, Termite treatments ,Rodent con-trol, Carpet cleaning 0723996473/0110237374

Wanted/BenodigEen ruim slaapkamer woonstel, vol gemeubileerd met aircons, motorhuis, DSTV & W&L ingesluit. R9000. Skakel Sanet v d Merwe 0845053844

Midlands Familie opsoek na betroubare onderwys-student om deeltyds te help met ekstra onderrig van 5 jarige seuntjie. Marthie 0731566049/ 0126610456

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