AAN DIE GANG * ON THE GO!
Onrusrivier Belastingbetalersvereniging
Onrus River Ratepayers Association
Almal spring in!
Kyk rond. En jy sal sien dat Onrus besig is om sy vere mooier en mooier reg te skud – sypaadjies en groen terreine lyk netjieser, minder rommel lê rond en ons dorpie skep werklik die indruk dat die meeste van sy inwoners trotse, netjiese mense is.
We as a Committee would like to think we're getting somewhere in our efforts to turn our village and the Overstrand into the country's most sought-after destination. Yes, we try. But the most important contributions towards success come from the people of Onrus, sharing their energy, their expertise, willingness and financial means to help us achieve our communal goal. Thank you for the enthusiastic citizenship shown by so many who've made Onrus village their home! Baie dankie vir almal se bydrae tot die wonderlike Onrus-leefwyse. Dit raak net beter en beter!
Onrus van storms!
Aan die einde van Augustus het die wind en die see gewys dat hulle niemand se speelmaats is nie. Aansienlike skade is aan huise en strate, hoofsaaklik om die skiereiland, aangerig en die VOS-paadjie en woonwapark-omheining het dit erg ontgeld. Weer eens het Onrus se mense ingespring om so ver moontlik weer orde te skep.
Baie dankie aan Ina en Bobbie van Rooyen wat die leiding geneem het om saam met hul span die paadjie weer toeganklik te maak. Die Overstrand Munisipaliteit se rampfonds het 'n groot deel van die herstelwerk en skade aan die woonwapark-omheining gedek. Baie dankie .
This 'n That
Battle of the reeds. The Onrus River Lagoon Trust has purchased a floating platform at a cost of R20 000 that is being used to curb and remove reeds in the Onrus estuary.
A growing force. Overstrand Mayor, Theo Beyleveldt, has announced that the number of law enforcement officials in the Overstrand Municipal area has been increased from 19 in 2006 to 60 in 2008, promising a great benefit to Onrus itself.
Law Enforcement contact number: 028 313 8111.
O gaats!! ‘n Inwoner van Sherwood Park het besluit hy is moeg vir slaggate. Hy het sy beursie oopgemaak en herstelwerk in Lukelaan laat doen. Sy frustrasie is te begrype, maar inwoners word aangeraai om liewer geduld te beoefen ... die Munisipaliteit voeg uiteindelik wel die daadjie by elke gaatjie.
Pooh! to Epol burgers! Thank you to Elaine du Plessis for the erection of a practical, professionally designed bin for doggie droppings on Atlantic Drive. This allows pedestrians a clean route, free of unpleasant surprises! Elaine also removes and replaces the plastic bags. Residents who would like to "adopt” a bin near their houses and are willing to service it, please contact us. A reminder to dog walkers: Please respect the law of the leash and also pick up your pets pooh!!
No crackers please. Residents and holiday-makers, please abide by the law. Unless you have special permission from the Municipality, crackers and fireworks are a No-No. Please be sensitive towards our pets too – fireworks put them through tremendous stress.
Bourommel & Tuinafval: Ons vra inwoners ernstig om nie bourommel, struike of boomtakke op onbeboude erwe te gooi nie. Wees asseblief bedagsaam en respekteer u omgewing. As iemand sodanige oortredings raaksien, rapporteer dit asseblief by wetstoepassing. Tel: 028 313 8111.
Spring-cleaning for Sherwood Park: Unsightly branches, rubble and overgrown properties that have been an eyesore in Sherwood Park, recently received the attention of a team sent in by ORPA and the Mingle Market. A decent clean-up was launched, the Municipality removed unwanted objects, ORPA footed the bill ... and voilà! A shining Sherwood Park! We trust that the local residents will proudly maintain their new, cleaned-up surroundings.
Woelig op die web: Ja, Onrus se eie webwerf is vinnig besig om momentum te kry, met nuus, foto's, lekker leesstof en nuttige inligting wat deurentyd bygewerk word. Jy sal alles by www.onrusriver.co.za kry. Baie dankie aan Christa Steyn wat die web aan die woel hou. Bydraes is welkom en kan gerig word aan christa@onrusriver.co.za
Mengelmarkie meer as 'n mark
Onrus se markie, wat normaalweg die eerste Saterdag van elke maand van 09:00 tot 12:00 in die De Wetsaal gehou word, bly 'n groot aanwins vir die dorp. Dis nie net 'n geleentheid vir Onrus se mense om lekker saam te kuier, hul ware te verkoop en nuttige, smaaklike koopware te bekom nie, maar 'n gedeelte van die opbrengs gaan ook gereeld aan die opknap van Onrus. Die markie finansier byvoorbeeld deeltydse werkers om die VOS-paadjie, die aanliggende “karootuintjie” en ander groen gebiede te versorg. Dankie aan Bobbie en Ina van Rooyen vir die reëlings. Vir inligting oor die markie kan hulle by 083 451 6238 geskakel word.
Markie-datums:
Saterdag 6 & 20 Desember, en daarna weer elke eerste Saterdag van die maand.
Alle markie-mense, let asb. op die markie-datums vir Desember:
Things are happening!
Caravan park. A house for the Park Manager is being erected and ablusion blocks are currently upgraded. The small ablusion block in the centre of the park has been demolished and a brand new block is being built. Before the surrounding fencing was erected, grading was not possible. After completion of the fence, we received a 2-star rating and the aim is to improve it to an all-stars rating! Bookings for accommodation can be made at 028-316 1704.
Main Road. The side-walk / bicycle track along Main Road up to the 4-way stop at Rheezicht Supermarket, is in an advanced stage of completion.
Parking will be paved and upgraded in phases at Wylie Park near the Onrus beach.
Streetlights In the interest of safety, several new streetlights have been erected in our village, as well as a securty light for Onrus Beach.
Walkway. Paving along De Villiers Street has been completed up to Krige Street.
Special Rating Area. The Work Committee of Ward 7 is currently looking into the formation of a Special Rating Area for Onrus and Vermont in the interest of better neighbourhood security and the general enhancement of the area. A letter in this regard will reach you soon. Our decision will depend on your response.
Thank you to the Overstrand Municipality and our councillor Ben Solomon for their contribution “in making things happen”.
2009/2010 Capital Budget Ward 7
A list of desirable projects for Onrus was compiled to be submitted to the Ward Committee for consideration and final prioritising:
- A Recreation / Sports Park
- Storm-water drainage in Main Road, Onrus
- Extensions to the De Wet Hall
- Tarring and re-tarring of streets
Wish-list projects:
- Planting of trees along Main Road
- Uniform street name signs
OBBV u owerheid-konneksie
Die Onrusrivier Belastingbetalersvereniging is verantwoordelik om dinge wat pla aan die Munisipaliteit deur te gee vir regstelling sover dit moontlik is. Wat dít betref, doen ons 'n beroep op inwoners om probleme in hul spesifieke omgewings onder die OBBV se aandag te bring sodat sake geïdentifiseer en aangespreek kan word. Alles word volgens 'n rotasiestelsel opgevolg en ongelukkig moet elkeen sy beurt afwag. Die owerheid doen sy bes te middde van beperkte middele en ons is dankbaar dat daar heel goed na Onrus omgesien word.
Where to voice your views?
- The Annual General Meeting of the Onrus River Ratepayers Association in the De Wet Hall on 18 December at 17:00.
- Monthly Ward Meetings (as advertised in the Hermanus Times)
- The ORPA Committee members or Councillor Ben Solomon.
Recently, a representative in Chanteclair was co-opted to monitor matters in that area and give feed-back to the Committee. Other areas that wish to be represented in the same way are welcome to contact ORPA.
Baie dankie vir elkeen se aansporing, hulp en finansiële steun. Dit dra alles by tot daardie 'Onrus-betowering', vir almal om te geniet! Thank you for everybody's encouragement, assistance and financial support, helping to create 'Onrus magic', for everyone to enjoy!
ONRUS RIVER RATEPAYERS ASSOCIATION COMMITTEE
| Elzette Nell | Chairperson | 028 316 3091 |
| Flick du Toit | Vice Chairperson | 028 316 3390 |
| Willem Fourie | Finances | 028 316 4335 |
| Leatitia van Niekerk | Secretary | 028 316 301 |
| Elzaan Burger | De Wet Hall: Bookings | 028 316 4066 |
| Ina van Rooyen | De Wet Hall: Maintenance | 028 316 4547 |
| Stuart Cowie | Maintenance | 028 316 2996 |
| Irma Herbst | Convenor: Garden Competition | 028 316 1205 |
| Etienne von Wielligh | Media | 028 316 3145 |
| Elaine du Plessis | Lagoon & Coastal Path | 028 316 3865 |
| Myrna McFarlane | Chanteclair representative | 028 316 1582 |
| Ben Solomon | Councillor Ward 7 | 028 316 1695 |
SUB-KOMITEE’s van die OBBV
| Hannes Visser | Buurtwag | 028 316 1503 |
| Ron Gaylard | Lagoon Trust | 028 316 2220 |
| Bobby van Rooyen | Hardebaai Boot Klub | 028 316 4547 |