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Metdiebomewatweergroenisendieheerlikelenteweeromons,wagalmalopdieeerstereën.Die
woorde van “kaalvoet in die reën” spreek van ‘n
afwagtingwaarjyaljousintuiekaninspanomiets
teervaarwatgrootgenotverskaf.Jyruikdiereën
watvarsdeurdiedoringbomebreek,jysiendiereën
daarbuiteingrootswaardruppels,jyhoordiereën
wataangerolkomendan,asjykaalvoetis,danvoel
jydiereënonderjoutone–lekker-r-r-r!!!Magjy
ietskoelindiehandhêen‘nglasieklinkopdielente
endiekomsvandiereënterdeëgeniet.
Lentetydisdit…kaalvoetindiereën…probeerdit!
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- Baby steps
- Nuus van die HEV
- Photo Competition
- Nuus van ons kerke
-GettingfitinMidrandEstates
- Birds in the Estate
-Midbrief
- Contact numbers
This Edition:
Previous Edition
If you didn’t get
the Aug. edition
please mail editor@midrandestates.co.za
Go for gold!
Ifyouweretogoforgold,wouldyouseeyourself
asbeingagoldsmith,amineroratopathlete?With
an extraordinary year nearing completion at a rapid
rate, it is time to reflect on goals achieved – are
weclosetothegoldinourlives?Itisalwaysmore
enjoyable to share the experience and also easier
toachievethegoalsthroughacollectiveeffort.We
tipourhatstothedadsleavingtheestateforwork
early every morning to beat the traffic, the motherstoilingoveranofficedeskandthenthepotsat
home, and the youngsters in the community preparingfortheiryear-endexams.Whetheryouare
ahardworker,asought-afterartisanorperforming
atyourpeak–wetrustthattowardstheendofthe
year,youwillgoforgold!
Jarno Els (see page 4). Photo taken by Tyrone Zerf
E-mail: editor@midrand-estates.co.za
Midrand Estates Newsletter – Our contributors.
Thenewsletteraimstobringrelevantlocalnewsto
ourcommunity.Andwhocantellthestoryofwhat
happens here better than our own residents. For
that reason we are glad to welcome a number of
residents, Cara, Manfred, Traute and Frik, as new
contributorstothenewsletterteam.TheHOA-staff
who currently contribute are Gert and Wendy and
some of the College personnel also assist. If you are
prepared to assist please ask for our “information
pack”.
Vertel ons asseblief
2010-jaar...
van
jou
In baie opsigte was 2010 uniek
en het onverwagte hoogtepunte
opgelewer – ons wil graag in ons
jaareinduitgawevandienuusbrief
die kaleidoskoop van ons dorp uitbeeld en nooi inwoners uit om ‘n
paar foto’s te stuur en hul storie
oor “Hoekom ek 2010 nie sommer
sal vergeet nie....”
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‘N PRENTJIE PLAKBOEK VAN PEUTER PIONIERS WAT NIE VOORT PLOETER NIE!
MCPP se peuter pioniers sedert 2005
ByMidstreamPre-Primêrisdaar‘nsêdingdat
“Saambouons...Saamgroeions”
Soosdieplakboekhierbowys,worddaarsedert2005saamgebou(engegroei)aan‘nwye
verskeidenheidvandeugdeenworddaarbinnekort met trots afskeid geneem van ‘n spesialegroepwatna5jaarhulpadnadie“groot
skool”neem.Daarwordterdeëbesefdatbenewensdieskoolseeienaarsenonderwysers
wasdieouersenjongesookwarepionierswat
dieonbekendeaangepakhet.Diedromewas
groot,maarsoookdievertroueop‘ntoekoms
indienuwedorpwatin2005oormeergrondpaaie as teerpad beskik het.
Aandiegroepiewatvandieeerstedagvandie
skoolsebestaanbyMCPPwas,wensonsalle
voorspoed toe.
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THE STORY OF A SMALL PIONEER -
FROM BABY STEPS TO THE NEXT BIG STEP!
Oneofourfirstresidentspreparesforthe
important milestone of entering primary
school...
When the Els family – Albert (dad),
J’ruida(mom)andsix-month-oldJarno
–movedintoMidstreamearlyin2004,
theEstatewasstillinitsfledglingstage.
Their house
at Hutton Gate was surroundedbyaclusteroffivehousesand
veld,withtheschool(invariousstages
ofdevelopment)aswellasjackaland
other wildlife as their closest neighbours. The shopping centre, churches
and other parts of Midrand Estates
werefuturisticnotions.
In January of 2005, Jarno
joinedthefirsteverclassinthe
MidstreamPre-PrimarySchool.
It was here that he took his
first“momentous”stepsonhis
firstbirthday(whichJ’ruidawas
fortunatetowitness).Another
of the family’s favourite memoriesisofafunwalkheldbythe
school. As the walkways had
notyetbeendeveloped,thecar
parkservedasthecourse.Asmostofthechildrenweretoo
smalltoparticipate,theyenjoyedtheday’sactivitiesfrom
thecomfortoftheirpramswhilstthemomsanddadsdidall
thewalking!
Jarnohasprogressedthroughtheranksofpre-primaryschool,duringwhichtimelittle
brotherJensen(nowthreeyearsold)hasbeenwelcomedintothefamily.Nowasixyear old in the ‘Sebra’ class, Jarno enjoys swimming, mountain biking and playing
tennis with his family. He is excited about going to Grade 1 next year so that he
canlearntoread,wrestleandplaycricket.Ofcourse,
hefullyintendstocontinuewithhiscareerinBulletjie
Rugby!
2011willbeabigyearforthefamily.WhenJarnoputs
onhisnewschoolshoes,heandhisfamilywillhave
just moved into their newly built house in Midfield
and will be anticipating the arrival
ofababysistertowardstheendof
January.
Jarnoisjustoneofanumberofchildrenwhoshareinthehistoryofthe
Estate. We wish these special little
pioneering residents all the best as
theyenterGrade1!
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News from the HOA / Nuus van die HEV
Are you driving above the
speed limit?
Theworldtodayrequiresmanyofus
to spend time rushing from point to
point.However,ifweaddspeedingin
ourcarstotherush,itwillimpacton
thewayinwhichwewouldallprefer
to live life inside the estate. Children
playing in the estate are at risk and
speeding is against the HOA rules.
You can change this.... drive at the
speedlimitandbysodoingyouwill
not only set the example but also set the pace. Residents in Midlands please take note that
infuturestationarycamerasaretobedeployedintheestateandspeedwillbemeasured–the
cameraswilldetectspeedviolations24hoursaday–7daysaweek.
For those with fast and noisy
pull-aways...
Residents staying close to the access
gates have approached the HOAs with
therequesttoreininthefastandnoisy
pullawaysofcertainroadusers,byinstalling speed bumps within 40 meters
of the boom gates. This is a special requesttothosewithfastcars-pleaseresist the Formula 1 pull away when the
boomopens!
boom
opens!
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News from the HOA / Nuus van die HEV
Introducing Wynand Schoeman –
the Estate/ Security Manager for
Midfield Estate
The Midfield HOA board appointed Wynand
Schoemaninthejointpositionofestateandsecuritymanagerfrom1July2010.Wynandwas
born in the Freestate, matriculated in TheunissenandthereafterjoinedtheSAPolicewherehe
completed27yearsofduty.Hestudiedparttime
and obtained his Honour’s Degree in Police Science. After teaching Crime Investigation at the
Tshwane University of Technology, he joined the
securitymanagementteamofMidrandEstatesin
2007.Inadditiontohisnewpositionasestate/
security manager at Midfield Estate, Wynand, in
accordance with the SASSETA skills programme,
is in charge of the in-house training and assessmentofthesecurityofficersinMidrandEstates.
WynandismarriedtoFrancis,andinhisfreetime
enjoyswalkingtrailsandplayingwithhisRottweilers.Wewishhimwellinhispersonalandprofessional endeavours.
Feedback on security for July & August 2010.
The virtually spotless record on security receivedadentoverthepasttwomonthswith
twoincidents.Inthefirstincident,fourpersons gained access to Midstream Estate by
impersonating police officers under the pretense of delivering a subpoena to a specific
resident. On arrival at the resident’s house
thefamilywastiedupandthefamilyrobbed.
Theoffenderslefttheestatewithblueflashing
lights.Duringtheensuinginvestigationthree
culprits were identified and arrested and are
awaitingtrial.
In the second incident an armed robbery took
placeonaSaturdaymorningatAshfordHouse
office complex when the perpertrators surveyed the area under guise of asking for directions and then returned to rob the occupant
from a cell phone and lap top computer.
The security management team and guards
have taken steps to tighten security and requestresidentstomaintaintheirguardinthe
fightagainstcrime.
Residents passing through the Windsor and
OldKentgatestotakenotethatanewaccess
software package will be implemented soon.
Allresidentsandtheirfamilymembersaswell
as domestic workers must be enrolled again
through the capture of a new set of finger
printsaswell asaphoto.Registrationtakes
placefrom06:00to18:00,sevendaysaweek
at the Old Kent gate, with all to be enrolled
by4October2010–(ID-documentordriver’s
licensetobepresentedaswell)
MIDRAND ESTATES HOA’S
DatesoftheHOAAnnualGeneralMeetings
ResidentsarerequestedtotakenoteofthedatessetdownfortheAGMsofthelocal
HOAs,being:
MidstreamHOA-21October2010;
MidfieldHOA-9November2010;
MidlandsHOA-16November2010.
FullparticularstobecirculatedsoonbytherespectiveHOAs.
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Thelongawaitedsummerhasarrivedandnowisthetimetorejuvenateyourwinterdamaged
garden.
Foryourlawn:
For
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Mostestablishedlawnsneedapproximately30mmofwaterevery
week.
week.
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Whereweedsareaproblemitmaybebesttouseanappropriate
herbicide
herbicidewhichshouldbeappliedbeforeweedshavegonetoseed.
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Useanorganicfertiliserlike“BladeRunner”every8weeksortreat
the
thelawneach6to8weeksalternatingwithslowrelease3:2:1
fertiliser and LAN.
Foryourplants/trees:
• Plantnewtreesandshrubsusingcompostandbonemealor
superphosphate.
• Add compost and organic fertilisers like “Bounce Back” or
“RapidRaiser”toflowerbeds.Alternativelyuseslowrelease
3:1:5fertiliserforfloweringtreesandshrubs.
• Sowsummerfloweringannualsorplantseedlingsforcolour
Foto deur: Driesia Hamman
in the garden.
• Sow vegetables or plant seedlings, e.g. asparagus, beetroot, brinjals, broccoli, carrots,
celery,cucumbers,dwarfbeans,lettuces,parsley,pumpkins,radishes,tomatoes.
• Inspectyourirrigationsystemandensureitisingoodworkingordertoavoiddamageto
yourgardenduringthesummermonths.Upgradetheirrigationsystemtoensurethatall
areasgetthewaterneededbecauseofchangestoorgrowthinyourgarden.
VAN DIE WEERHAAN –wanneerlooponsweerkaalvoetinniereën??
Dietydvandiejaarisdievraag–wanneerreënditweer?Soudievraagwees,wanneerditna
diewinterweermeeras12mmin‘ndagreën(‘noutydsehalfduim)wysdiegeskiedenisbyons
plaaslikeweerstasie,dievolgendeinonsdorpaan:
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In2006valdieeerstegoeiereëneersop1Nov2006met18mm
enop13Nov200635mm;
In2007valdaarreedsop27September23mm;
In2008worddieKrugerdagstoriewaarenvaldaar13mmop18
Oktober2008en27mmop26Oktober2008;
In2009wasdiereënvroegenvaldaarop28September2009 53mm;
Virmeerinligtingvanafonsplaaslikeweerstasie,besoekonsweb-tuiste
bywww.midrand-estates.co.za
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From our local vet on...
à Biliary [Bosluiskoors] in Dogs
Springhassprungandsohavetheticks!Alongwiththeincreasedtickburdencomes
tick burden
an increase in risk of biliary. Both the male [small red tick] and the female [large grey
tick] can carry the parasite. This parasite infects the red blood cells and typically causes anaelack of appetite, pale gums and fever.Biliary
mia(bloedarmoede).Earlysignsarelistlessness,lackofappetite,palegumsandfever.Biliary
is a very serious disease and early detection makes for the best chance
transfusions are often
oftreatmentsuccess.Inseverecases,bloodtransfusionsareoften
Should you have a
neededtoensurethesurvivalofthepatient.Shouldyouhavea
please consider
healthylargebreeddog,lessthan8yearsold,pleaseconsider
clinic –it
listingitasapotentialblooddonoratyourlocalclinic–it
couldsavealife!
cure.
REMEMBERthatpreventionisthebestformofcure.
This may be achieved through the monthly applica-tionofagoodqualitytickspot-ontreatment.En-quireatyourvet.
THE CHECKERS WAREHOUSE ON THE HILL:
The saga between the Midstream HOA and
Checkers has raged on for the past 12 months
over the extensions brought about to the existing distribution centre. The most recent additions to the already enormous building will
create a single building with a footprint exceeding110000m²-comparablewiththeentireMenlynshoppingcentre.
TheMidstreamHOA(inconjunctionwithMidfield HOA and Midlands HOA) has lodged an
appeal with the Gauteng Townships board
against the process followed by the Tshwane
Metroinrelaxinthedevelopmentheightofthe
buildingfrom8mto25m.ArequestbyCheckersthattheHOAsbedisallowedtoappealon
a technical point, has been rejected by the
Townshipsboard.Adatetohearthemeritsof
the matter has been set down for November
2010.
The K109 access road (update Sept 2010)
The need for another access road to the greaterMidrandEstateswasidentifiedin2005with
appeals lodged to the Gauteng Province as
well as the Ekurhuleni and Tshwane Metros
toassistinbringingtheK109-provincialroad
about. In 2008 Bondev undertook to finance
the road planning and construction and initiatedthepre-requisiteenvironmental
studies through Bokamoso Environmental Consultants. Bokamoso has
advised that the report was submitted to the overseeing environmentalauthority,GDARD,andthat
aresultis(finally)expectedduring
October 2010. Therafter the next
step in the process can commence.
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Reader Photo
Win a R1000 voucher from one of our sponsors.
- Closing date will be 10 November ‘10
- Proposed theme is “2010 was unforgettable” or spring related photos.
- Visit www.midrand-estates.co.za for more information on
the competition.
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was by Charl. Charl won R1000
sponsored by Eyecare, the local Midstream barber.
Photo by Louise
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BOUWERK VORDER FLUKS
Beplanning van die kompleks vir kerksondermure Midstream, geleë in Mt Quary straat
langsdieMidlandskleuterskool,vorderfluks.
Alles dui daarop dat grondwerke so vroeg as
OktoberofNovemberreedskanbegin,naverkryging van al die nodige soneringsregte.
Bouwerk aan fase een sal waarskynlik teen
die tweede helfte van 2011 voltooi wees.
Voldoende fasiliteite vir volwasse eredienste,
kinderentienerbedieningswordvoorsien,en
die fasiliteite word so ontwerp dat gemeenskapsaktiwiteiteenna-uurseaktiwiteitemaklikgeakkommodeerkanword.
diensteenaktiwiteitewattansindietydelike
tentstruktureopdiehoekvanMt.QuaryStraat
enMidwayboulevardstraatgehouword,oorskuif na die permanente kompleks. Tans vind
daar by die tydelike tentkompleks eredienste plaas op Sondae 09h00 en 17h00, asook
kinderdienste om 09h00
Navraerakendediebouprojekkangerigword
aan Hannes van Aswegen by finbestuur@
ksm.co.za, of navrae oor die Bedieningspunt
self aan Ds Fanie
Venter, by fanie@
ksm.co.za
By voltooiing van die kompleks sal al die ere-
A small gesture making a huge impact.
Hatsofftothoseofourguardsandtrafficcontrolofficerswhorecently
collected food and toys amongst themselves and made an impact at
anorphanageinSoshanguve.Theseguyswhomakeanimpactonthe
lives of our residents on a daily basis are part of a local group called
“MightyMen”andmeetweeklyto–astheyputit-“ServetheLord”.
AfterhearingabouttheplightofaladynamedGracewholooksafter20
orphans,theydecidedtomakeadifference.Hatsofftothemanddo
givethemafriendlywavewhennextyoupassthemby.
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MIDSTREAM METHODIST CHURCH IS TRULY BLESSED!
This was again evident when the Midstream
Methodist Church held its first annual Family Fun Day on Saturday, the 18th September 2010 at Midfields Golf Course in Midrand
Estates. The weather was wonderful and the
event was well attended by members of the
congregation and local residents, who participated in the numerous activities on offer.
Onesucheventwasthepopulargolfingcompetition,whichsawfortygolfersteeingoffto
compete for one of the many sponsor donated
prizes.
The more active attendees took part in the
2km and 5km fun runs, which afterwards allowed them to partake guilt-free in the delicious cakes and pastries on offer at the tea
garden.Thekidswereentertainedintheirown
children’s activity area, which offered face
painting, a jumping castle and art table, and
all the participants in a “Master” and “Miss”
Competitionwalkedawaywithprizes.Forthe
shopperstherewereanumberofwellstocked
stalls offering everything from crafts and doggieaccessoriestoboereworsrollsandrefreshments.
Midstream Methodist Church would like to
thankallwhoattendedandassistedinmaking
thedaysuchasuccess,includingthegenerous
sponsorsandthosewhoopenedstalls.Withouttheirsupportthisoccasionwouldnothave
been possible. The lion’s share of the Family
FunDay’sproceeds,whichexceededexpectations, will be used to redeem debt raised to
buildtheMidstreamMethodistChurchSanctuary.
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GETTING FIT IN MIDRAND ESTATES
PILATES
MIDSTREAM GOLF
Pilates is for everyone – whether
you just want to function optimally,orarelookingforbalanceinlifeorsimply
wanttochangeyourlifeforthebetter!Inside
Out Pilates Studio offers a variety of options
- individual classes using machines to tone &
strengthenthebody,aswellasgroupsessions
using mat exercises.
NatashaSwanepoel-0833219240,natasha.swanepoel@vodamail.co.za
DRIVING
RANGE
AND GOLF ACADEMY
We would like to welcome you
atMidstreamDrivingRangeand
Golf Academy where we invite
youandyourfamilytohitafew
balls(R25for55balls)andenjoy
the outdoors with us. Golf lessons are available for everyone
accordingtotheirneedsandwe
also cater for junior academies
and golf schools. Lessons by appointment.
PatrickO’Brien-0829921314
patrick@leighsflooring.co.za
TENNIS - MIDSTREAM
Our family tennis-club members play competitive leaguegamesaswellasfun-filledsocialgames!Wehad4teams
competing in the Gautengleague this year and they all
didextremelywell!There’sa
tremendous spirit and friendships are growing!
We invite anyone
who wants to take
up tennis as a lifelongsporttojoinus!
Ourhoursare
Tuesdays to
Fridays 9:00
till18:00and
w e e k e n d s
7:00 till 18:00, Adults
R70 and juniors R20 per
round.Wealsoofferprofessional golf lessons and
golf fitness programs.
Lookoutforusaswewill
be relocating soon right
next to the putting green.
Come and join us for a
roundofgolf!!
Riegardt-0823146422
riegardt23@vodamail.co.za
Indoor Swimming
MarceldaPonte
012 661 5090
marcel@midstreamswim.
co.za
w w w. m i d s t r e a m s w i m .
co.za
HendrikGreeff-0824119271
hendrik@gtpca.co.za,www.
tennisatmidstream.co.za
TENNIS - MIDLANDS
Private Lessons, Squad Lessons,
Coaching Membership – Up to 3 sessionsaweekformonthlymembership
feeofR330.OnlineTennisClub–Joinournewonline club for R 50pm and enjoy discount prices on
tennis equipment and apparel. You also get 1 sessionamonthfree!Formoreinforegardingcoaching
andcourtbookings,pleasecontactus.
Fanie-0795172572Email:fanie@fvrtennis.co.za
www.fvrtennis.co.za
DANCE STUDIO
IsabelStapelberg-0832911212
isabel@dancestudio.co.za
www.dancestudio.co.za
RUN / WALK FOR LIFE
Karen/Esther
0836405566/0824641729
kvdbergh@midrand-estates. co.za
www.runwalkforlife.co.za
YOGA
Classes are 60 minutes long and focus on posture to enhance strength
andflexibility,andonbreathingandrelaxation.YogaAlliancecertifiedteacherinVinyasaFlowYogaandHathaYoga.ClassesMonday
andThursdaynightsat7pmandTuesdaymorningsat10am.R70.00
foradropinclass.R520foran8classcardvalidfor4weeks.
Christine-0828845548,christinevanblerk@gmail.com
Midlands Tennis courts
- Tennis (Midlands)
Club house
- Golf
- Driving Range
- Golf academy
- Run & Walk for life
Midfield Cricet Oval
Tennis (Midstream)
GETTING FIT IN MIDRAND ESTATES
Gym
- Personal Training
- Group Training
- Weight Training
- Cardiovascular Training
- Squash
- Lady-X-Treme (Ladies only)
- Karate
- Kettlebell
- Jiu-Jitsu
- Dance Studio
Midstream Tennis courts
Tennis (Midstream)
Ashford House
- Pilates
- Yoga
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KETTLEBELL
KettlebellTrainingatMidstreamGym.KettlebellsisaRussiantrainingtoolthathasbeenused
Joan Welsh once said: ‘A person’s
sincethe1800's.Kettlebellswillimprovecardiovascularfitness,strength,balance,co-ordination
health can be judged by which they
andflexibility.Kettlebellsareanuniquelyeffectiveconditioningtool,usedbyathletesandordinarypeoplealike.ClassesavailablefromInternationallyQualifiedInstructor(CKT-IKFF)
take two at a time - pills or stairs.’
UnderthenameWorld of Wellness,
Niel-0721861492,nrgeyser@gmail.com
thegyminMidrandEstatesoffersa
SOCIAL CRICKET
varietyofservicesandbenefitsright KARATE CLUB
onyourdoorstep.Herearejustsome
The Eagles Karate Club offers
Want to become more active by dooftheservicesonoffer:
Shotokan karate beginners
ingsomethingfunforthewholefamily
1. Personal Training - A qualified classes at the Midstream Gymand meet new people in the process? Games take
personal trainer helps you achieve
nasium on Tuesday and Thursday
afplaceattheMidfieldOval.
maximumresults,optimizingyour ternoons from 15:00-15:45. The club is
exercise for your age, individual
affiliated to Karate Tanya-0832974861,zeeliet@westinghouse.com
Gauteng North, one Marius-0829407255,maruisz@telesure.co.za
bodyandfitnessgoals.
of the strongest clubs
2. Group Training - Small-group
in the region. The intraining personal trainer sessions
structor, Rudi Bruwer
may be just what you need to
MOUNTAINBIKERACE
has been one of the
keep you motivated and moving
Gauteng North coachtowardsyourgoalsatthegym.
es for more than 5
Entries are for 10, 30 or 60 kilometres with a
3. WeightTraining
years.
large portion of the race taking place on the va4. Cardiovascular Training
cantlandaroundMidlandsEstate.
5. Spinning - Spinning is a form Rudi - 072 532 9999, karate@eagles.
Enquireat082-9050-803orenterthrough
of low impact cardiovascular co.za,www.eagles.co.za
entries@cyclelab.co.za
exercisethatminimizesthewear
and tear on the joints; which in
JIU-JITSU
turn enables you to participate
frequently.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is
6. Squash-Wehave2courtsatthe one of the most proven
gym and another 2 courts at the
and effective self-defense
MidlandsIndoorPoolfacility.
disciplines available today and is
7. Lady-X-Treme (Ladies only) used globally by many individuals
This facility is exclusively for the
and law enforcement agencies.
ladies-weofferclassessuchas Come join us and learn practiaerobics, kickboxing, hydraulic cal self-defense where a smaller,
weaker person can successfully
circuit,stretchingetc.
defendagainstabigger,stronger
For more information regarding
assailant by using leverage and
memberships,rates,trainers,anyof propertechnique.
theabovementionedservices,orany
other gym related queries, please Nicky-0725772378
contact: Marco at wowmidstream@ info@gbcenturion.co.za
www.gbcenturion.co.za
hotmail.co.zaor0836299350.
THE GYM IN MIDRAND ESTATES
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MIDSTREAM & MIDLANDS PRE PRIMêR
Oupa- en Oumadag by MLPP en MCPP
Omdatonsso‘ngrootwaarderinghetvironsOupasen
Oumaswasditvirbeideskole‘ngrootvoorregenplesier
omVrydag3Septemberalons
OupasenOumasbyonstekon
verwelkomenbederf(Intotaal
900byons2skole!).Diedag
het saamgeval met Lentedag
enonskonmettrotsonsOupas
en Oumas laat deelneem aan
al die verskillende aktiwiteite
waaraan ons kinders elke dag
blootgestelword.Almalwatbetrokkewashetditsommerbaie
geniet!
Granny & Grandpa Day
at MLPP & MCPP
OnFriday3Septemberninehundred
grandparentsvisitedoneofourtwo
localpre-schools!Yes,youreadcorrectly – 900 in round numbers! A
truly momentous occasion! On the
day the kids invited their elders to
lowerthemselvestotheirleveland
joininsomeoftheirdailyactivities.
Alongwiththetreatssharedonthe
special spring day, loads of fun was
had by all.
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CENTURION KUNSTEFEES GROEPPRESTASIES 2010
Midstream College Primêre Skool neem jaarliks
deel aan die Centurion kunswedstryd. Hierdie
jaar was die kompetisie weer soos in die verlede
geweldig straf. Groepe wat puik presteer het is:
die junior sangspeletjie met ‘n A+.(Hulle was ook
afdelingswenners.) Die senior revue het ‘n A++
met 90% ontvang en ons spreekkoor het ook ‘n
A++met90%behaal.Voorwaarpuikprestasies.
Dryf , Slaan, Strek maal duisend =
doodmoeg!!!!
DrievanMidstreamCollegePrimêreSkoolseleerders,
RynierBrandt,ZanderHillenJanéRautenbach,isna‘n
Nasionale0/13–OefenkampinPretoriagenooi.Muurbalspelers
van regoor
die land het
tydens
die
naweek van
6 – 9 Augustus aan
‘n strawwe
oefenkamp
deelgeneem.
TSHWANE YOUTH ARTS
FESTIVAL
Hierdie jaar het ons weer aan oudisies deelgeneem en 4 van ons kultuurgroepe het die voorreg gehad
om weer in die Staatsteater te kon
optree. Hierdie groepe sluit in die
senior slagorkes- en vioolensemble,
Yadah,sangspeletjieenseniorrevue.
Daar is deur
vooraanstaande muurbalafrigters
aandag geskenk aan verskeie aspekte van
muurbal.
Alhoeweldienaweekfisiesveeleisendwas
het die spelers groot baat daarby gevind.
Welgedaanjulledrie!
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TASTE OF MIDSTREAM 2010
Trots Suid-Afrikaans het MidstreamCollegePrimêreSkoolse
ouers, kinders en onderwysers
op Saterdag 14 Augustus “Taste
of Midstream” gehou. Vanjaar
het ons ‘n osbraai gehou. Terwyl
die volwassenes saamgekuier en
gesmul het aan ‘n heerlike bord kos, het die
kinders hulself gate uit
geniet in die “pretpark”
met‘nwyeverskeidenheid speletjies. Almal
het die gaskunstenaars
se optredes geniet. Beslis een van dié kuiergeleenthede by Midstream College wat
niemand sal of wil misloopnie!Wat‘nfees!!!!
YADAH BESOEK
OUETEHUIS
MIDSTREAM COLLEGE PRIMARY SCHOOL CRICKET
Yadah het op 1 SepYadah
tember die inwoners
van Kiepersol Aftreeoord met ‘n spesiale
Lentedag-lofprysing
bederf. Die 103 kindergesiggies het met
hul pragtige sang en
dans elke ou mensie
sehartaangeraak!
AFRIGTERS
Mnr. Danie Erasmus is as afrigter van die 0 / 11
- Northern’s Provinsiale Streekspan aangewys.
HullegaaninDesemberdieprovinsieinPietermaritzburgverteenwoordig.
DISTRIK KRIEKETPROEWE 2010
‘n Totaal van 12 seuns het Midstream College
Primêre Skool by die Distrik krieketproewe die
afgelope jaar verteenwoordig! Agt spelers het
daarna gevorder na die tweede rondte proewe.
Braam Grobler, Reinhardt Grobler en Zander Hill
het in die finale proewe meegeding vir ‘n plek
indieDistrikspan.Onsisbaietrotsomtesêdat
BraamGroblerdie0/11-Distrikspangehaalhet!
CricketatMidstreamCollegeisreaching
the end of an extremely successful season.FourofthefiveA-sideshavequalifiedfortheplay–offgamesbyachievingeitherfirstorsecondplaceintheir
league.AlltheB–sideplayersarealso
doingexceptionallywellintheirfriendly
leaguesandareenjoyingtheircricket.
Team
0/9A
0 / 10 A
0 / 11 A
0 / 13 A
Games played Games won
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5
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7
14
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Skoolhoof rondgeja op tennisbaan…
Dieskoolhoof,DrCarelKriekhetsytennisvaardighede uitgestal tydens ‘n dubbelspeltoernooiwatdieCollegesetennis
seisoenafgesluithet.DrKriekhetsaam
met Gustav Pretourius die mansafdeling
vandierondomtalietoernooigewenterwyl me Nellis Putter saam met Chanté
vanZyldiedamesafdelingingepalmhet.
Dietoernooiisgespeelnetnavanjaarse
afsluitingsfunksieop19Augustuswaar
elkespeler,spanspelerensosialespeler
met‘nsertifikaatbeloon.Spelerswatdie
meeste punte vir hulle span aangeteken
het,hetelk‘ntrofeeontvang.
Dr C Kriek (Hoof), Gustav Pretorius en Mnr H van Vreden (Sporthoof)
Hockey season ends
with a gala evening
Cri-zelda Brits
&
Ian Stanton
This year’s successful hockey season,
whichsawtheu/14boyswinningtheSt
Peter’sTournamentandtheu/15Agirls
cominginatsecondplace,wasrounded
offwithaspecialAwardsEveningon3
August with Cri-zelda Brits, the South
African cricket captain, attending as
guest speaker.
Chantellé
Antoniadis
&
Rynhardt
Jordaan
Whileeachplayerreceivedacertificate
for participation, trophies for player of
the year were awarded to: Christiaan
Kok, Chanté van Zyl, Renate Griessel,
NoniSilomo,CalvinKnight,KaylaJackson, Danielle Bezuidenhout, Gustav
Pretorius and Elischa de Necker.
Jong wetenskaplikes verras
300 Midstreamleerders het hierdie jaar aan die
interne Ekspo-kompetisie deelgeneem en 31 het
goue,68silweren61bronssertifikateontvang.
Walner Hill het die kompetisie weer gewen. Me
ClarisevanderMerwevanExperilabinBrooklyn,
het die leerders by die prysuitdelings-funksie met
interessante eksperimente geboei.
DieGauteng-NoordEskomEkspovirJongWetenskaplikeshetop21AugustusbyUPplaasgevind.
‘n Totaal van 408 projekte is ingeskryf waarvan
sewe Midstreamleerders was. Mauritz Blignaut,
HannesdeBeer,ConraddeBeerenMarinettePretoriushetsilwermedaljesverowerenAnneckePéli
het‘nbronsmedaljegekry.KiaraNaidooenNatashaGriesselhet‘nmerietetoekenningontvang.
Wiskunde
Jordan Little, EduJordan
ard
Bosman
en
Toufeeq
Toufeeq
Suliman
is opgeneem in die
Gauteng-Noord
Wiskundespan.
Eduard, Toufeeq en Jor
Jordan (voor)
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Tamsin becomes National Champion
TamsinDaniels’passionforridingstartedattheageoffourandhasculminatedinherandherpony,Kavalier,winningthe2010SAPonyRider
EventingChampionships.Shewongoldin2008aspartoftheGauteng
EventingTeamandwasfirstonForsyteTomCollinsattheSAChildren’s
Champs Pre-Novice Eventing in 2009. In the same year she was recognised as Higher Inter-regionals Pony Rider of the Year and received
MidstreamCollegeawardsforBestOverallRider,BestDressageRider
andBestEquitationRider.
Tamsin
Daniels
Springbokke laat leerders droom oor toekoms
Tydens ‘n spesiale saalbyeenkoms van die
Hoërskool het Fourie du Preez, Springbokskrumskakel,enJohanvanGraan,voorspeler- en verdedigingsafrigter van die Bulls en
Blou Bulle, die skool besoek. Groot was die
verbasingtoedieSuper14-enCurriebekertrofeësaammetdiegastehulopwagtinggemaakhet.Diegastehetkortliksdieleerders
toegespreekoorhulsuksesseendaarnawas
daar geleentheid vir vrae en die neem van
foto’s saam met die gaste.
Dieonlangserugby-seisoenAfsluitingsfunksie
het erkenning aan die skool se rugbyspelers
Fourie du Preez en dr Carel Kriek pronk met die Curriebeker
en S14-beker en handtekeningjagters word beloon.
verleen. Leslie Stolterfoht, JonathanStevens,JoshuaGibsonenJaco
Grobbelaar het trofeë ontvang vir
diemeestedrieëgedruk.Diespreker by hierdie geleentheid was die
legenariese Springbokrugbykaptein
van 1981, Wynand Claassen. Hy
hetdiegehoortrakteeropstaaltjies
uit sy rugbyjare en het klem gelê
op die belangrikheid van drome en
idealeindiesportmanselewe.
Wynand Claassen & Dr C Kriek by die trofeewenners
Netbal sluit ‘n goue seisoen af
Die netbalseisoen is op luisterryke wyse op Donderdag, 15 Julie in die skoolsaal afgesluit waar elke span
die geleentheid gehad het om hul eie tafelversierings en eetgoed te voorsien. Beste spelertrofeë is aan die
volgende spelers deur dr Carel Kriek (skoolhoof) en mnr Hans van Vreden (sporthoof) oorhandig: Simone
Sibuta, Nono Ramahlo, Anel Lewis, Crystale Veltman, Jessica de Pinho,Tondani
Ndou, Hlobi Radebe, Gontse Ditshego,
Lebogang Mokwena, Natasha Freitas,
Daniëlle van Vuuren en Tshepo Makale.
Spesiale vermelding is ook van Gontse
Ditshego (Gauteng O/16) en Daniëlle van
Vuuren (Noord-Gauteng) gemaak. Simone Sibuta en Nono Ramahlo het goed
gevaar en sover as die finale Noord-Gautengproewe gevorder.
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GEVEERDE VRIENDE IN ONS TUINE EN PARKE
Disheerlikelenteendieparkeentuineinons
Landgoed, wat gister nog vaal en bruin was,
barsuitinʼnsimfonievankleure.
Voëls wat in die winter deur niemand eers
raakgesien is nie, weens hul kriptiese en
onopvallende veredos, soos die Swartkeelgeelvink- en die Rooivink-mannetjies, pronk
nou met hul mooiste broeikleure. Dit is ʼn
gekwetter,geklapvanvlerke,ʼnoppofferyen
vlerksleep—enditallesomwyfiestebeïndruk.
Albei voël-mannetjies is poligamies (veelwywig)enmoetdusbaienestebou.
maar sing pragtig om wyfies te lok. Hierdie
gedragisallesdeelvandievoëlssehofmakery om so die voortbestaan van hulle spesie
te verseker. Hoe opvallender die kleure, hoe
trotserdiegepronk,enhoeharderenmooier
diegesang,hoesekerderisdiemannetjievan
ʼnbroeimaat.
Trouens,diestorie,datwyfiesdienessiesuitmekaarpluk,ashullenietevredeisnie,klink
mooi maar is nie waar nie. Die mannetjie is
geneties geprogrammeer om te bou en te bou
toteenvansywyfiesgereedisomeierstelê
eninʼnnuwenessieintetrek.Asdaargeeneierlêendewyfieisnie,worddienesafgebreek.
AndervoëlssoosdieGeelbeklysterendieGewoneJanfrederikverandernievankleurenie
Rooivink (Southern Red Bishop)
Rooivink (Southern Red Bishop)
Die Rooivink (Southern Red Bishop) het ‘n
opvallende rooi en swart verekleed met ‘n
swartvoorkop,bruinvlerkeenstert.
IndiewinterlykdieRooivinkmannetjiessoos
diewyfies.
Swartkeelgeelvink (Southern Masked-Weaver)
Swartkeelgeelvink (Southern Masked-Weaver)
Die Swartkeelgeelvink (Southern Masked-Weaver) word aan sy relatief effekleurige rug, swart
gesigmaskerenrooioëuitgeken.
Indiewinterlykdiemannetjiessooswyfiesenwordaanhullerooibruinoëuitgeken.
Fotos deur: F & D van Wyk
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New in Midrand Estates
FOOD: We all eat it. Most of us cook it,
manyofusloveit,andsomearesopassionate about it that they make it a career.
LocalresidentOrgGroblerwillfulfilhisdream
in October when he opens his own family
restaurant, the Purple Cow, in Midstream.
TherestaurantwillbelocatedintheMidfield
Clubhouse and will be open for late afternoon visits utilising the open terrace leading
to the cricket oval
With extensive restaurant experience, Org’s
philosophy is simple: love what you do, do
what you love. Ideally located within the
greaterMidrandEstatesarea,Org’svisionis
tobe“thebest,notthebiggest”.
Afatherhimself,heunderstandstheneedfor
achild-friendlyrestaurantinMidstream.
“Purple Cow restaurant is your friendly,
honest ‘home from home’ ”, says Org. “It’s a
trendy family restaurant with quality, affordable food for all ages. Our extended menu
includes great breakfasts, light meals, burgers, grills, desserts and kids offerings - all
also available as takeaways.”
“Businessmen, Moms, golfers, children – everyone’s welcome. On offer will be generous
portions of tasty, quality food served with
unrivalled care and attention to detail.”
Midstream Team Takes on the World Robot Olympiad
On4September,SybrandBotesandDehanLamprechts from Midstream College, joined forces with Clyde
Roux(CornwallHillCollege)intheprimaryschoolcategory of the SA Robotics Olympiad, the local leg of
theWorldRobotOlympiad(WRO)for2010.TheWRO
is a global robotics competition aimed at broadening
young people’s application of science and technology
throughroboticsystems,andencouragingtheminthe
fieldsofscience,engineeringandinnovation.
Intheprimaryschoolcategory,teamshadtoassemble robots from unmodified LEGO pieces and limited
electronic components, as well as programme them
withinatimelimit.Therobotsthenhadtonegotiate
the challenging sequence of tasks around a course,
with thefastestrobottofinishall tasks successfully,
securingawin.Sybrand,DehanandClydeovercome
many challenges and put their creativity, problemsolving and co-operation skills to good use in achieving a 3rd place on the day. Their eagerness to further
their horizons will surely serve them well in time to
come.Watchthisspace!
space!
SybrandandDehanwiththeirrobot,EVO
Sybrand
and Dehan with their robot, EVO
Kort brokkie...
“Dankie, dankie en nogmaals dankie aan die teller by ons
“Dankie,
SPARwatmyselfooningegeehetbySPARsebestuur.Ditwas
SPAR
my fout om die selfoon op die toonbank te los nadat ek betaal
het,maarditisnet“great”ominso‘nlekkerdorpteblywaar
het,
sulkefouteniekatastrofiesisnie.Dankieweerens,Mart”
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EVAN ROOS IS EEN VAN MIDSTREAM
COLLEGE SE KRANIGE SPORTMANNE.
DietienjarigeEvanRooswattansinGraad
4 is by Midstream College het vanjaar
weer presteer op die sportterrein deur
vir die tweede jaar as Rugbyspeler van
diejaarinsyouderdomsgroepaangewys
tewordenookasJuniorVictorLodorum
gekroonteword.Evanisbowendien‘n
aktiewekrieketspeler–housoaanEvan,
onshoujoumetgraagtedop!
CAN YOU OVERRIDE YOUR CAR REMOTE
WITHANOTHERREMOTECONTROL?
How the car remote control works…The
remotecontrolforyourcarsendsradio-waves
toyourcarwithaspecificsetofin-structions to lock your car doors
and activate the car alarm. By
using rolling code algorithms,
the receiver encrypts the new
disarm code and sends it back to
the transmitter. Since the transmit
transmitter only uses that disarm code once,
any information intercepted by a code snatcherisworthless.
What can go wrong? It is possible to override the radio signals transmitted by simultanouslytransmittingradiowavesfromanother
remotecontrolthatwillblockthosesendfrom
your transmitter. This may prevent the signals from your transmitter from reaching your
car and thus locking the car and setting the
alarm.
How to test it?
Press a button on your garage
remote control and keep it suppressed – try to lock your car –
theresultwillspeakforitself.
Evan Roos
What to do if your car won’t lock?
Try again to lock your car as it may be co-incidental that your transmission happened at the
same moment as another car. If it still does
not lock – move your car to a new parking
space–shouldsomeonebeblockingyourremote it is distance depended and most probablywillnotworkfromanotherparkingspot.
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For those that need to renew their driver’s license
- (Thisisstrictlyonaneedtoknowbasis...)
Prior to applying for a new or renewal of a driver’s license you
need to have your eyesight tested, and thereafter you will be
given a certificate. It is possible to obtain this certificate – at no charge – from
Eyecare@Midstream,locatedatthelocalshoppingcentre.Theshorttestcanbescheduled through an appointment and must not be seen as a comprehensive eye test. The
certificateisissueddirectlyafterthetestandisthensubmittedby
youattheMetro’stestcentreasproof.
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CLASSIFIEDS
TE KOOP/FOR SALE:
Venter trailer. 7ft (2.1m) Double axle with nose cone.
Rubberized interior. Good condition. R10,000 neg.
Franz 0126615612 or 0836550413 a/h.
Boat. 2008 Sensation 1900 IBR BowRider, Inboard V8,
R200,000.00. Incl. Ski's, Life Jacket's, Cof Cert. , Trailer
& Much more. Michelle 0824556650
BMW R1200 GS, 2007 Model, 43,000km/s. Accident &
scratch free, Silver & grey, Heated grips, ABS & Givi top
box, FSH, R90,000 ono, Jaco 0788002700
Kids/Teen bedroom furniture. 1xDuplex Bed, 1xAll
Ways Bed, 1xStudy desk, 1xStorage unit. Good condition. R10,000 Retail +/- R20,000. Amanda 0832854744
Personalised Baby grows - or why not design your own
slogan! We supply baby wear, shoes, baby baskets.
Contact us for all your baby needs www.beautifulbabies.co.za - 0840265196
DIENSTE/SERVICES:
Qualified teacher with experience in various special
needs/disabilities available for extra classes/stimulation in English or Afrikaans. Anel 0824255888
BabyGym workshop starting 13/10/10. BabyGym builds
a better brain by relaxing baby, waking up the senses
and building strong muscles. Contact Janet for details
0836536801 www.babygym.co.za
Cyris Services offers once off, daily, weekly, monthly
spring cleaning. Crime & Trauma scene cleaning, Electric fencing, hygiene services, units carpet & upholstery
cleaning. Chantal 0828012933
Make-up artist. Lyk goed en voel goed oor jouself! Vir
alle geleenthede: Matriekafskeid, troues, jaareindfunksies. Ek gebruik net professionele produkte. Landi
0826619944 landivorster@gmail.com
Refihlele Pest-Control. 24 Hours including Saturday and
Sundays. Domestic and Industrial Pest –control. Monica 0110237374 refpest@yahoo.com
Do you have scratched DVD, CD, PS2 Wii disks from the
kids? I can repair the scratches without reducing the
disk thickness. They look as good as new for R30/disk.
Chris 0824108298 in Midstream Estate
Bachelors unit available in Midrand retirement village
R5000 per month Contact Gerald at 083 272 6632
Unit 32 Retire@Midstream To Let, 1 bedroom. Available immediately. R5 500 p/m. Contact Peet 083 268
5361 peet@fsfin.co.za
Infant massage & stimulation classes avail. from Oct.
Presented by qualified infant massage instructor affiliated to the International Association of Infant Massage. Janet 0836536801/janetwsd@gmail.com
LEARN TO PLAY THE PIANO in the comfort of your own
home! Lessons available in the mornings for adults
looking for a fun relaxing hobby. It is never too late to
learn. Keri 0836001123
HERBALIFE INDEPENDENT DISTRIBUTOR Scientifically
advanced nutrition, weight management & personal
care products Lizette 082 773 4002
Independant supplier of new R/O Water Purifiers
(R1999.00). Big Blue Housing & Filters R/O Filters
R180.00/set. Mineral Water Pot & Filters. More info.
contact Eileen 082 \8515513/eileenw@lantic.net
Benodig/Needed:
Betroubare huishoudster onmiddellik beskikbaar
vir 1/2/3 dae in Midrand Estates. Kontak Sophia
0727596017
Half of Voldag werk benodig vir afgetrede dame. Het
eie vervoer. Skakel Jaco 083 279 3929
Sina (27), vriendelik, gewillig & hardwerkende huishulp. Opsoek na werk vir woensdae & donderdae.
Skakel Sina by 0838619723 of Ilizma by 0832007396.
Afrikaans sprekende huishulp beskikbaar Woensdae &
Vrydae teen R150 per dag. Hardwerkend, betroubaar &
vriendelik. Kontak Gladys 0837593501
Opsoek na 'n betroubare huishulp wat reeds woonagtig is in estate vir twee dae ‘n week. Kontak Juanita
by 0783097473
Huishulp beskikbaar kontak Lindewe 0720979394
Huishulp opsoek na inslaap werk. Praat Afr & Eng. Goed
met Kinders & bejaardes. Anna 0781269663
Looking for Dental Reception position or office support. 1 Year call centre exp. Call Poppie 0839647991
English speaking domestic worker available Mondays &
Wednesdays, R150/day. Especially good with ironing.
Reliable & hard working. Mary 0763876510
Soek na Afr.sprekende huishulp 2dae/week vanaf
Jan.'11. Betroubaar, moet stryk. Woon verkieslik in
Midrand Estates met verwysings. Tanya 0839802739
English speaking domestic worker available MondayFriday, Sleep in or out, Cooking experience. Immediatly
available. Pauleen 0839647991
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