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Newsletter amendments

Johan Horak — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 06:34:18 +0000

Addition/correction to the STCA July Newsletter. I have been asked to alert people that there has recently been a group of women shoplifters operating in our area, including stealing of handbags in restaurants. Correction: The deadline for comment on the Erf 1 BAR is 30 July 2010, not February….. Regards Lesley Shackleton

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STCA Newsletter July

Johan Horak — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:11:18 +0000

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Attached please find the July STCA Newsletter. Please check the list of outstanding membership fees on pages 3 and 4 of the Newsletter – I know that many people are unaware that they have not paid their R50 annual subscription. With the increasing focus on short term politics (2011 elections coming up) the voice of civil society becomes all the more important to ensure service delivery and some return for the rates we pay. The STCA needs your support!!

Regards

Lesley Shackleton

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June Newsletter Simon’s Town Civic Association

Johan Horak — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 15:35:11 +0000

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Attached please find the STCA Newsletter for June.

Please also take a moment to check if you have paid your R50 STCA membership for 2010. There are details in the Newsletter of how to check whether or not you have paid for this year. The STCA survives because of the dedication of its volunteers and the support of ratepayers and residents in Simon's Town. We can only work for you if you support us.

Regards

Lesley Shackleton

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STCA Newsletter May

Johan Horak — Thu, 20 May 2010 14:51:11 +0000

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Attached please find the May STCA Newsletter.

I would like to draw your attention to our Baboon Campaign – it is just over one year since the STCA held a public meeting to address the increasing problem with baboons in our area. There has been progress, but much remains to be done. And you could win a Laptop computer!

Regards

Lesley Shackleton

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STCA April Newsletter

Johan Horak — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 16:36:50 +0000

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Attached please find the STCA Newsletter for April. I would particularly like to draw your attention to the first three items.

Regards

Lesley Shackleton

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March STCA Newsletter

Johan Horak — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 12:54:20 +0000

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Please find attached the March STCA Newsletter.

Regards

Lesley Shackleton

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Simon’s Town Property valuations

Johan Horak — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:41:51 +0000

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Attached please find information I have put together on the recent General Valuation pertaining to Simon’s Town. I think you will find it of interest/concern.

See you at the AGM on Wednesday.

Regards

Lesley Shackleton

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STCA Feb Newsletter

Johan Horak — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:28:18 +0000

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Attached please find the STCA Newsletter for February. Please note the date of the AGM – Wednesday 24 February. Please also, as soon as possible, put in a vote for our Police Station to be re-furbished!

Many thanks

Lesley Shackleton

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Johan Horak — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 08:02:49 +0000

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Fire Season – Tip No 1

Make your house safe from wind blown embers and sparks

In the case of a runaway wildfire, houses are not usually set on fire simply from the heat of the fire.

It is the wind blown embers and sparks gaining entry through open windows, air vents and small gaps between roof sheeting and walls or through openings in the eaves ceiling board that are the main danger to your home. It is always a good idea to put fine mesh over any vents and seal off all gaps under the eaves. Remember the risk is just as great after the main fire has passed, as sparks and embers are still thrown around by the wind from secondary fires or smoldering brush.

If you ever have to evacuate in the face of a fire – make sure all windows and doors are closed, but do not lock gates and doors as firemen may need to gain entry. Closing internal doors and windows before you leave can slow the spread of a fire, should it get into your house

If you visit the Cape of Fire (COF) website you will find more useful advice for making your home safe and there is also a section for assessing your personal fire risk - just click on the following link.

> > > > GO TO CAPE OF FIRE WEBSITE

Regards

Steve

Glencairn Fire Committee.

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FIRE DANGER

Johan Horak — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 05:41:40 +0000

THE FIRE SEASON IS WITH US AGAIN

GLENCAIRN BURNING IN 2001-2002 FIRE SEASON

Photo: by courtesy of the Cape Argus

Dear Neighbour,

The Southeaster winds are drying out our valley and the surrounding areas and raising the risk of runaway fires. There has already been one fire at the top of Red Hill – fortunately not too serious as it was contained by an area that had recently burnt. The fire was promptly extinguished by the City’s fire brigade with the help of the Volunteer Wildfire Service (VWS). However our area is surrounded by masses of Invasive Alien Vegetation, which poses a huge fire risk to the people of Glencairn and Simonstown – if a fire breaks out here and the winds are blowing strongly, the chances are that we may not be so lucky

The fire risk is increasing daily, but there are some things that you can do to make your home more fire safe. If you visit the Cape of Fire (COF) website you will find useful advice for doing just this and there is also a section for assessing your personal fire risk - just click on the following link.

> > > > GO TO CAPE OF FIRE WEBSITE

REMEMBER -

- NO OPEN FIRES UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES

- CLEAR ALL BUSH RIGHT AWAY FROM YOUR WALLS

– GET RID OF ALL INVASIVE ALIEN VEGETATION IN YOUR AREA

Enemy No 1 - PORT JACKSON SEEDLING - Pull it out before it grows

Bookmark the COF website http://www.southerncrossroads.info/community/cape-of-fire.php

Regards

Steve Coe

(GLENCAIRN FIRE WATCH)

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