Hi Folks,
There are many of you that have not yet received answers to your objections or reasons from the Municipality. I am in constant touch with the Valuations Dept and am told that they are working frantically to finalise all of this. Click here for list people awaiting feedback from KM.
FEKRRA are slowly progressing with the Municipality. A meeting was held where the KM agreed to a workshop with an independent Mediator. As a build up to this, KM also agreed to Fact Finding Teams from FEKRRA to sit with the Departmental Heads at the Municipality and go through their systems in an attempt to find the problem areas. The first such session has already been held.
I again remind you of our AGM on 17th December at the SFB Links at 5pm. Click here for Agenda.
I also remind you of our Protect the Beach Drive on 18th December. All those participating, to meet at Main Beach at 9am where you will be dispatched to different section of the Beach with a team leader. Those with Boats, to meet at the end of Shore Road. Remember to bring a spade, saw and lots of sun block. To co-ordinate with low tide, we will only have from 9am – 12 noon to complete this exercise.
The staircase at Main Beach has been repaired and we have been promised by the Municipality that they will take care of the area around the showers. We have also been assured that the access at Hoby Beach will be taken care of, and this is anticipated to be done by month end.
I am sure many of you recall the fire we had last December in the Canals where the Hayters House burnt down. In view of this and on behalf of KM we ask that anyone owning a vacant stand, please be sure to clear it of all bush. Should you not do this, the Municipality will clear it on your behalf and send you the bill. Click here to find the Business Card which will give you a list of Garden Services that do Bush Clearing. You will also find all the handy numbers that you need to make pre holiday bookings. Our thanks go to The Property Shop for sharing their Business Card information with us.
Water restrictions have just been announced and we urge you all to avoid wasting water.
Our 2009 subscription year ended on 30th November. All subs for 2010 are now due. Click here to view 2010 paid up Subscriptions. Click here to find Membership Form with Banking Details. Click here for full list of War Fund Contributions. Some folks did direct transfers and did not give us any references. Please see ???? on the list. Also we had some direct payments with no name – I have included the corresponding name to the erf no. given on my Data List, but it might not be up to date with all sales, so check the erf number on the list and the matching name and let me know if I have it wrong.
Please click here to see calendar of Sporting Events in St. Francis or go to their website www.stfrancissport.co.za
Great Fun planned for 31st December on the Canals. “Anything that Floats” Competition to kick off from the Small Boats Harbour. Get cracking and let us see some fantastic innovations. This is open to all ages and there are no rules except that whatever you are on must float. Prizes to be won in several categories.
1. First over the finishing line a) Adults b) Kids.
2. Most creative craft 1st , 2nd and 3rd prizes.
3. Best dressed crew
4. Worst craft.
The Village Traders Association in conjunction with Humansdorp Round Table are holding their first Annual Noddy’s Christmas Party on 5th December from 4pm – 9pm in the Old Village Centre. The centre will be closed to traffic from 1pm. Click here for details. All shops will be open for late night shopping and the restaurants will be offering the sort of meals that children love.
Our website is undergoing a slight upgrade. The category of Current Issues will have as sub categories the following: – Tourism, Beach Restoration, Municipal Issues, Land Use & Environmental, Nuclear, Social Services, Canals, Fire Protection, Security, Services, Legislation. So when you are looking for any of these, please remember they will be under Current Issues.
The rest will be self evident.
Local resident, Susan Rae Fox has recently launched two novels inspired by life in our unique village entitled: “The St. Jude Chronicles” volumes 1 and 2. So if you are looking for a good read for the holidays which covers familiar problems like the estuary, the ever-diminishing coastline and the potential problems of a nuclear power plant, go to our local Bookstore and pick up a copy.
2 bedroom house with garden required for long lease, please contact Neil 076 274 5868.
Holiday Home Management is a new company based in St Francis Bay offering a dedicated management package for absentee home owners with weekly inspections, monthly cleaning, monitoring of maintenance & much more at your home – giving you complete piece of mind that your property is being well looked after on a regular basis. Visit their website www.holidayhomemanagement.co.za or contact them on 042 294 0697
All that is left to say is:- Welcome to all our visitors and our holiday homeowners, we hope you have a wonderful holiday, and we wish you all a Blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Regards,
Paddy.
Residents Association
This Page is proudly sponsored by
