St Lucia Water Restrictions: Effective Immediately

This morning, 28 August, the St Lucia Ratepayers Association was informed by the municipality that St Lucia will be under water restrictions with immediate effect, due to the "prolonged drought".  

As from today, the St Lucia Community will have no running water from 10h00 to 15h00 everyday, and no knowledge of when the restrictions will be lifted.

St Lucia Hippo Attack Victim Returns Home

Anthony Swatton, the St Lucia resident who was severely injured when attacked by a hippo on his property in July, returned home from hospital on Friday, 17 August.

According to local sources, Swatton appears to be in good spirits and is happy to be home, although he needs to travel to the hospital in Richards Bay every three days in order to have dressings changed and for the doctors to continue monitoring his progress.

Further to the successful Car Wash Fundraiser, which far exceeded all expectations for funds raised, Candace Edgar and her volunteers held a dinner/dance fundraiser on Saturday night, 18 August, at Zulani Guesthouse.  It was a fun filled evening during which two raffles were held; a gift basket and a scrapbook packet.  Support was overwhelming and sales from the dinner and raffles go to Anthony Swatton's recovery.

Car Wash Fundraiser a Resounding Success

The St Lucia Community pulled together this weekend in an attempt to raise funds for fellow resident, Anthony Swatton, who was severely injured when attacked by a hippo on his property in Hornbill Street last month.

Warm weather in the heart of winter guaranteed happy volunteers manning the car wash, which went down a treat amongst residents and visitors alike on Friday and Saturday.  And, talking of treats, the boerewors rolls, cupcakes and other tasty morsels on sale ensured full stomachs for the public and added to the funds raised for Anthony Swatton who remains critical yet stable.

Congratulations to Candace Edgar and her group of volunteers who managed to create a carnival-like atmosphere in St Lucia during this successful fundraising drive.  Although St Lucia didn't win this years Town of the Year competition, this weekend has shown that the St Lucia Community bands together in times of need.

For further information on supporting this cause, contact Candace Edgar on   candace.edgar15@gmail.com or 071 317 9069.

Town of the Year 2012: Sabie

Congratulations to Sabie for winning the 2012 Dorp van die Jaar/Town of the Year competition run by Kwela and Rapport.

Results were tallied and released today, 12 August, revealing 71 902 votes for Sabie while St Lucia came in second-to-last with 8006 votes.  The full outcome is as follows:

Sabie: 71 902

Lady Grey: 64 677

Prins Albert: 62 759

Clarens: 49 184

Walvisbaai: 47 643

Schweizer-Reneke: 14 680

Hoedspruit: 11 794

St. Lucia: 8 006

Kathu: 7 386

 

While it is unfortunate that St Lucia is, once again, unable to 'wear the badge' of SA's Town of the Year, there's always next year to try again.

 

Community Action for Survivor of Hippo Attack

A larger file of this poster can be downloaded from https://dl.dropbox.com/u/25478279/Car%20wash%20fund%20raiser.pdf 

Letter sent in by Candace Edgar:

Anthony Swatton was involved in an unfortunate hippo attack on the eve of July 12th. He sustained serious injuries, which resulted in the loss of his left leg. However, since the start he has been fighting for his life in ICU. At the present time he is considered critical yet stable.

As a community we would like to show our support towards Anthony and his family and there are many ways to do this:

• Enjoy a cup of coffee and share stories with the family,
• Assist with supplies, hospital trips etc.

There is also a financial need in order for Anthony to recover fully and for the family to endure the long road ahead.
Already a 'Car Wash' fundraiser has been organized for the 10th & 11th of August.

This can't be done alone, but as a town we can achieve whatever we aim for. Together we can make a difference!
I hear you say: 'How can you help?' Several ways:

• Spread the news, chat with your neighbours, fishing buddies, business colleagues etc.
• Print the flyers and display in your business; also forward this email to everyone in the area
• Donate:
• Cash, for the family and for the event (expenses)
• Coins, drop off at assigned locations (Spar, Heritage tours office, Advantage Info office)
• Volunteer, we need help during the event & help during the next few days in order to get organized
• Printing
• We need to print flyers and make posters, who is willing to donate paper and colored ink?
• Poster Board, coloured markers
• Supplies
• Fold out tables, chairs, ice coolers, Skottels, buckets, sponges, towels, vacumn cleaners/dust busters (for cleaning inside)
• Food
• Ice, sandwiches, water, cold drinks - for volunteers
• Donations of Boerewors, bread rolls, tomato sauce, mustard - to sell
• Homemade baked goods (breads, muffins, pies etc) - to sell
• Donate:
• Cash, for the family and for the event (expenses)
• Coins, drop off at assigned locations (Spar, Heritage tours office, Advantage Info office) 

And of course, a fun attitude and generous heart is required! Please email me at candace.edgar15@gmail.com or phone 071 317 9069 to tell me how you are able to help.

Cape Vidal Beach Washed Away

Photo:  Dennis King

 It is thought that the combination of strong currents, high spring tides and strong south westerly winds caused Cape Vidal beach to wash away, as photographed on Wednesday 2 August.  The result is a 2 - 3 metre drop to the water - a dramatic change to one of KZN's iconic beaches and favourite holiday destinations.  Only time will tell how quickly the beach re-establishes itself.