MEN April B.indd - Midrand Estates

Be inspired...
In our previous issue, we quoted the words “It makes
me feel inspired...” from the song by the Parlotones.
Long may this feeling of inspiration continue.
In this issue we lead with inspring words by well
known soccer player (and local resident) Marks Maponyane.
Following the long awaited price increase
for electricity by ESKOM and NERSA, we learn in this
issue what the future holds for our local residents
along with sound advice on installing solar water
heating equipment. This issue also heralds in the
publishing of photos depicting our local environment
by our residents. In closing we have a new section
providing the “bits and pieces” of life in Midrand Estates
and a report from the churches in our community
with their special focus on Easter.
May you be inspired and enjoy a meaningful Easter.
Vorentoe...
Afrikaans het ‘n hele aantal woorde wat op hul eie ‘n
storie vertel – so is dit met die woord – “vorentoe”.
Dit spreek van vasberadenheid, visie, vasbyt en vele
meer – en sonder twyfel, die rigting waarin jy gaan.
Met hierdie uitgawe gaan ons saam met die leser
“vorentoe”. Ons vat hande met Marks Maponyane
oor die komende wêreldbeker, die nuutste tariewe
vir elektrisiteit word bekend gemaak en die alternatief
van water verwarming deur sonenergie word
uitgestip. Twee nuwe rubrieke word begin in die uitgawe
– eers word die foto’s vanaf ons lesers vertoon
wat hul lewe hier met ons deel en dan word
nuusbrokkies uitgedeel. Van die kerke kry ons ook
inligting van hoe hulle die Paastyd benader.
Met die wens dat die Paastyd vir elke leser besonders
sal wees en dat jou wel en weë net een rigting sal
ken – vorentoe!
E-mail: editor@midrand-estates.co.za
Content:
Page 5 : Marks Maponyane
Page 9 : Kyknet was hier
Page 11 : Readers Photos
Page 14 : New Electricity Prices
Page 15 : Solar
Page 22 : Brokkies
Page 25 : Mid Brief Classifi eds
Page 26 : Contact numbers
Front Page / Voorblad
Marks at Midlands Pre-Primary,
read more on page 4. Photo taken
by Tyrone Zerf
To advertise in the Newsletter, contact
Lizelle Green
Tel: 012 661 1177
Cell: 079 435 0839
E-mail: lizelleg@midrand-estates.co.za
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Midrand Estates News

Marks is ‘n bok vir sports!
Marks Maponyane is nie net ‘n bekende oud-sokker speler en ‘n
tro tse inwoner in ons dorp – hy is ook ‘n “bok vir sports”!
Hierby aangeheg ‘n paar foto’s van ons oggend oggend saam saam met Marks
by die Midlands voorskool waar hy saam met die jongeres grappies
gemaak het en sokker gespeel het. As As ervare doelskieter
(“striker”) het Marks gesukkel om om die bal uit uit die doel te hou teen
die jonger garde, maar nogtans het almal hulself gate uit geniet.
Marks gaan ons behulpsaam wees oor die volgende paar maande
om die naderende sokker wêreldbeker
se intriges beter te verstaan
en hy sal optree as ons plaaslike
“sokker ambassadeur”. Ons hou
saam met Marks duim vas dat die
Bafana-spelers wel sal deurdring na
die tweede rondte van 16 spanne
en nooi een-en-elk om benewens
die Suid Afrikaanse span ook ‘n ander
span te kies om te ondersteun.
Kom ons maak ook die gebeurtenis
iets van om te onthou.
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Dear Midrand Estates residents,
allow me to introduce
myself:- I am MARKS
MAPONYANE former Kaizer
Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and
Bafana Bafana striker and
3 times SA footballer of the
year and in 1984 the South
African Sports Hero of the
year. Other than being a Midrand
Estates resident, I am
now a SABC and Radio 702
soccer analyst. My wish is
that we join hands and enjoy
the once-in-a-lifetime chance
of hosting the Soccer World
Cup this year.
When the name “South Africa”
was pulled out of that
famous envelope on the 15
Marks Maponyane
th
of May ’04 the year 2010
seemed far away. The fi rst
round draw that took place
in Cape Town on the 4th December
2009 brought things
much closer – and now we
are a few days away! We are
privileged to have all 10 of
the current top 10 countries
qualifying for this, the biggest
sporting spectacle. The
teams according to their ranking being: Spain, Brazil, Netherlands, Italy World Cup holders, Germany,
Portugal, France, England, Argentina and Greece. In addition - no World Cup has had so many FIFA
footballers of the year present – we are awaiting... the current champ LIONEL MESSI from Argentina,
also KAKA from Brazil and RONALDO from Portugal and depending on fi tness, the captain of Italy, FA-
BIO CANNAVARO.
My take is that South Africa will do us proud by beating both Mexico and Uruguay and then draw against
France to qualify for the next round but they need our support to achieve this. For Bafana Bafana to
progress to the last 8 will be tough and we may see their campaign ending in the last 16. The big question
has always been whether an African team will win the World Cup on African soil? – I would like
to see it happening, but say: “Not this time”. The teams from Africa that may spring a surprise being
Ghana, Ivory Coast or Cameroon. Pay special attention to Cote d’Ivore that is in a tough group with
favourites like Brazil and Portugal. Imagine Drogba sending both Ronaldo and Kaka packing!
Realistic winners? Brazil is 5 times world champions and getting stronger by the day with a galaxy of
star players. I tip them to meet Spain or Netherlands in the fi nal BUT the Samba Boys will win it ...
again!
Interesting times, a chance in a life time! Go out there support the World Cup, be behind Bafana Bafana,
let’s do Africa and South Africa proud. As residents of Midrand Estates we should parade the fl ags
of all 32 countries and take part. The Midrand Estates News will keep you updated with everything to
do with the World Cup from now on.
Best wishes,
Marks
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From the Weather Vane
The weather is forever a topic of discussion.
• What was the hottest day this year?
• How much did it rain this year?
• What was the rainfall intensity yesterday?
• How does the solar energy vary from summer
to winter in Midrand Estates?
A “Vantage Pro” weather station from Davis Instruments
was installed in Midrand Estates in
2005, and has been collecting data on an hourly
basis since. Records from the weather station
are then relayed to the Midrand Estates web
site from where it can be accessed across the
world-wide-web – follow the link www.midrandestates.co.za
and thereafter the button “Today’s
weather”.
To provide some answers:
• The highest temperature recorded the past
year was at 3 pm on 13 February 2010 when a
temperature of 33.8°C was recorded.
• The rainfall since 1 Sept 2009 has been as follows:
o Sept 09 - 61mm
o Oct 09 - 69mm
o Nov 09 - 97mm
o Dec 09 - 129mm
o Jan 10 - 153mm
o Feb 10 - 139mm
Picture of the Vantage Pro 2 weather station
• The maximum rainfall for a day in the past
year was the 55mm recorded on 28 September
2009 during a 2 hour rain storm when the
rainfall intensity peaked at 130mm per hour!
• The solar energy is recorded every 30 minutes
and displayed in Watt per square meter.
During the summer, solar energy peaks above
1000W/m² (at 2pm) and in winter the daily
energy peaks achieved is just above 550W/
m².
The weather station accuracy is compared from
time to time with the SA Weather Service’s bulletins
for the Irene weather offi ce – for instance,
the rainfall recorded in December 09 and January
10, with the Midrand Estates information
in {brackets}, was 131mm {129} and 166mm
{153}– a close correlation.
New Number plates
In terms of the Gauteng Provincial Gazette of 10 December
2009, new number plates will be phased in from 31 January
2010. The existing number plate in format BBB999-GP
will be replaced by a number in the format BB99BB-GP and
will require a new “intelligent” number plate. The number plate will only remain valid for 5 years.
The fi rst numbers of the old format to be phased out will be those starting with B (end Jan 2010)
and C (end March 2010) with the fi nal conversion for plates starting with V and W by May 2012.
Personalised or special numbers must be replaced by 1 January 2011.
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Tuin nuus....
van Chris by Gardening Concepts @ Midstream.
WINTER BOL PLANTE
The gardening centre opposite Midstream College is
under new management and will open their doors
during April’10 as “Gardening Concepts @ Midstream”.
The two owners Carel van Heerden and
Chris Kruger said that they will aim to provide in all
the gardening needs of the residents and make it
their aim to become “Your Favourite Nursery”.
With Carel a qualifi ed an experienced horticulturist
and landscaper and Chris in charge of the management
of the business they will be on attendance to
assist customers with planning and planting advice.
They plan to stock top quality plants with the emphasis
on indigenous trees and shrubs. As an introductory
offer they will plant a tree for you at no
extra charge, on condition that two or more trees of
100 liter size are purchased – give them a try and
let us see how green our village can be.
Plant jou bolplante betyds en wees verseker van ‘n kleurspel in jou tuin.
Die regte tyd om winterbolle te plant is vanaf laat Maart tot vroeg Junie
om dan blomme te kry in die winter en vroeg lente.
Beddings moet losgemaak word tot ‘n diepte van 150mm en vir die
beste resultate moet heelwat kompos by die grond gemeng word. Plant
die bolle twee keer die bolgrootte diep. Benat die grond voordat jy plant
sodat die grond koel en klam is omdat hoë temperature die bolle sal
beskadig. Gooi hierna die beddings drie keer per week nat.
Die volgende bolle is vanaf einde Maart by tuinsentrums beskikbaar:
Anemone, Cyrtanthus, Affodille, Freesia, Ixias, Ranonkel en Sparaxis.
Tulpe moet eers in laat April en Mei geplant word.
WINTER SAAILINGE
Pamperlang jou
tuin met winterkleur.
Plant winter-
en lenteblommende
jaarplante
in April, Mei en
vroeg Junie. Plant
Primula malacoides
en Cineraria in skadu
of halfskadu. Vir volson beddings kan
Calendula, Petunias, Pronk-ertjies, Papawers,
Leeubekkies en Namakwalandse madeliefi
es baie plesier gee. Hulle groei van
saad en is dus goedkoop om te vestig en
bied heelwat plesier!
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Report from the Home Owners Associations
Midrand Estates News received the following news from the desks of the various estate managers
within Midrand Estates:
HONDE…..HONDE ...EN NOG HONDE.
Die liedtjie sê: “Daar is ‘n hele spul brakke in
Turffontein – daar is mooies – daar is rooies en
daar is bontes. Daar is al wat ‘n hond is.” Deesdae
kan mens ook noem, dat daar is ‘n hele spul
brakke en honde naby Brakfontein.
‘n Hond is normaalweg ‘n mens se beste vriend,
maar as jy toelaat dat hy ‘n las vir ander mense
word, is die hond niemand se vriend nie. Losloper
honde word ‘n al groter probleem en die HEV
Focus on HOA rule – Installation of air conditioning
units
One of the spoils of life to be considered
in modern houses is the inclusion
of an air conditioning system.
It adds to our comfort and then also
the enjoyment of our houses. Unfortunately
it means that a rather large,
unsightly and (sometimes) noisy
compressor unit must be installed
externally. The HOA rules requires
the compressor unit to be placed unobtrusively.
It is preferred therefore that an air
conditioning unit be planned with the
design of the house considering inside
unit location, electricity supply,
condenser pipe position and drainage
discharge all in relation to the position
of the outside unit. Even for units installed afterwards,
proper planning is required prior to instal-
sal aksie moet neem teen die honde omrede
hulle mense en kinders bestorm en die hase en
klein wild in ons parke verwilder.
Die Huisreëls rondom die aanhou van troeteldiere
is baie duidelik. Die meeste inwoners kom die
reëls getrou na, maar daar is ook ongelukkig’n
aantal inwoners wat tans nie ag slaan op die
reëls nie. Alle honde-eienaars word vriendelik
versoek om sorg te dra dat hul honde te alle tye
binne hul erf bly en nie ‘n oorlas vir ander eienaars
word nie.
Feedback on security for January/February
2010:
A security meeting takes place on a monthly
basis between the three HOAs – Midstream,
Midfi eld and Midlands – and is attended by
the security personnel of all the estates as
well as representatives from the HOA boards
and residents. (Note: Whilst attendance of
the security meeting is open to all residents,
it is compulsory to complete a 2 hour study
of the systems/controls before attending a
meeting)
The meeting reported the following:
• No crime was reported in any of the estates
for the past 2 months;
• Plans for the intended upgrade of the entrance
to the area (past the towers) are almost
complete and will be implemented
shortly;
• Inspections of the systems are ongoing to
ensure a high level of security be maintained.
lation. The best way of hiding the compressor unit is by placing it at a low level behind a screen or a
yard wall. With the pipes tucked into a colour co-ordinated duct few will even realise a unit has been
installed. The worst option is the back-to-back placement of a compressor behind the internal unit –
this is not allowed (see picture)
If in doubt, contact the Aesthetics Committee at your local HOA offi ce to assist in planning an acceptable
position for your air conditioning unit.
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KykNET was hier!
Vir almal was die ervaring van KYKNET se kameraspan in ons dorp groot nuus, maar by die skool was
dit díe nuus. Die kameraspan was by die rugbyoefening, by die saalopening, by die netbal en selfs
by die hoërskool se gees-vang sessie in die auditorium. Met al die aksie voor die kamera afgehandel,
moes almal geduldig wag vir die beeld op die TV-skerm. Op Saterdagoggend, 13 Maart ’10 breek die
groot dag aan en kon almal sien wie het die fi nale snit gemaak – wie is op en wie is nie. Wie kan vir
almal bel en sê “ Kyk weer volgende week, want
ek is op TV!”
Die groot opwinding was natuurlik oor die dokumentêre
artikel wat Ontbytsake gemaak het oor
Midrand Estates en vir 4 dae herhaal is op KYKNET.
Afskrifte van die uitsending sal gratis vanaf die
Midlands HEV verkry kan word vanaf Dinsdag, 6
April ’10. (Slegs die eerste afskrif per huis sal gratis
wees – vandaar moet die nuwe “celebs” hulle
eie afskrifte maak vir al hul vriende en familie!)
Aftreeoord vorder fluks.
Konstruksiewerk by die deeltitelgedeelte van die aftreeoord - skuins agter die kerke - vorder fl uks en
voltooiing word verwag teen einde Mei ’10 met die eerste inwoners wat sal intrek nog voor die sokker
wêreldbeker begin. Die eerste fase bestaan uit 45 eenhede wat wissel van enkel slaapkamer- tot
drie slaapkamereenhede. Terselfdertyd is die tweede en derde fase van konstruksie ook geloods sodat
daar teen die einde van 2010, 83 eenhede
voltooi sal wees. Met al die eenhede reeds
verkoop kan daar met vertroue gesê word
dat Midrand Estates sy vere moet regskud
om teen jaareinde ‘n hele aantal nuwe families
te verwelkom.
Verder kontrakte rondom die administratiewe
gebou en ingangshek is ook reeds
onderweg en voltooiing word verwag voor
Julie ’10 sodat die ontwikkeling as volwaardige
nuwe HEV in die groter Midrand Estates
sal kan begin funksioneer. Die sentrale gebou
se fi nale konstruksiefases sal afskop na
die einde van die jaar en behoort vroeg in 2011 voltooi te word, waarna Midrand Estates oor uitgebreide
mediese fasiliteite sal beskik. Eerstens sal die bestaande mediese praktyk van die winkelsentrum
verhuis na vergrote kamers in die nuwe gebou, dan volg ‘n addisionele apteek, plus die toevoeging van
kamers vir spesialiste, twee dagteaters vir prosedures met 20 beddens en dan laastens ‘n 30 bed hoë
sorg fasiliteit vir die aftreeoord.
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Feedback from the local tennis club on their Club championships that
took place on Saturday, 13 March ‘10.
More than 34 players entered the club-champs for each to fi nd their spot on the ranking
of the club. After all the matches were played in great spirit, the club-champions for 2010
raised to the occasion. The ladies club champion for 2010 is Marie-Louise Kleynhans and
the Men’s club champion for 2010 is John Harding. The active members of the club numbers
53 players at the moment. (from novice to advanced players – and gratefully a lot of
youngsters as well!)
The mixed doubles and doubles matches fi nished off a very successful club-championship
after which the champions were crowned and we all celebrated the great tennis, our health and great
friendships over a “braai & kuier” at the club.
Now we are looking forward to the tennis-leagues as well as the fun of playing social tennis and sharing
time with every Saturday! For more information call 078 472 4616
Pierre retired from playing Cricket
The No Boundaries Youth
Cricket (NBYC) is a well established
cricket coaching
facility at Midstream College,
with experienced professional
cricket players,
Pierre de Bruyn and Paul
Harris at the helm. Pierre
recently retired from playing
cricket and joined the University of Pretoria as
their Director of Cricket whilst Paul was recently
on duty in India as a bowler in the national Protea
team.
Pierre will remain in charge of the Midstream College
NBYC facility and is assisted by a number of
assistants whom can coach at various levels of
profi ciency, utilizing the latest technology in video
analysis and bowling machines. Visit their website
at www.nbyc.co.za for more details. Pierre de
Bruyn 083 399 1800. Carine White 082 788 4277
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A big thank you to our
readers that did send in
photos. The aim is to
compile a selection of photos
for a calendar for 2011
- with the selected photos
receiving prices. Visit our
website for the applicable
rules.
Keep them coming.....
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Dr Gerhard van die Midstream Familie Kerk skryf oor die weduwee en
haar fl es met olie..
“Toe sê Elisa vir haar: Wat kan ek vir jou doen?
Gee my te kenne wat jy in die huis het. En sy
antwoord: U dienares het glad niks in die huis
nie, behalwe ‘n fl essie met olie.” Ken ons nie
almal die verhaal van dié wonderwerk van die
vermenigvuldiging van die olie nie? Dis wat ons
die heel tyd ervaar in ons Midstream Familie Kerk
gemeente. Die olie hou aan vloei…….
Dr. Gerhard en Karien Lindeque het met die spreekwoordelike
vuur en vlam weg-gespring in alle
ywer na hulle bevestiging op 10 Januarie. Koppe
is bymekaar gesit en die kleuterkerk het in volle
swang op 17 Januarie begin. Dis lekker om te
kan sê dat die kleuterbediening ‘n sukses is.
Ons nooi almal weer hartlik uit om by ons Familiekerk
in te skakel. Kom ervaar God se seën
saam met ons en ook hoe die olie aanhou vloei
vir ander mense, deur ‘n verskil te maak in die
gemeenskap tydens die volgende geleenthede:
• Op paasnaweek 2 April - Goeie Vrydag
nagmaal (08:30);
• 4 April - Opstandingsondag sonsopkoms
‘n Groot lekker was die uitkamp op die kerkterrein tydens die Loofhutte
fees op 19 Februarie.
By Doxa Deo in Midstream vier ons fees dié Paasfees.
In Romeine 5:17 staan daar dat die Here se
droom oor jou lewe veel meer is as wat jy ooit
kan verwag en omdat Hy jou so liefhet , het hy
jou onvoorwaardelik aanvaar en nooi Hy jou uit
om in ‘n verhouding met Hom te staan waar jy
Hom kan beleef as jou beste vriend. Maar Hy het
nog meer as dit vir jou in stoor. In hierdie verhouding
met Hom kan jy elke begeerte van jou
in Hom vervul, ‘n begeerte van sekuriteit, ‘n begeerte
van intimiteit en jy kan vertrou en weet
Hy sal jou deurdra.
Met Paasfees om die draai “celebrate” ons hierdie
verhouding wat tot elkeen van ons beskikbaar
is en ons dank God vir daardie onvoorwaarde-
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diens om 06h00;
• Die 20 ste April – ‘n jeug byeenkoms
• Sondae oggende diens met kleuterbediening
om 08:30 en Sondae aande aktuele
besprekings en dienste om 18:00.
Skakel gerus Dr Gerhard by 078 283 5205,
vir verdere navrae.
like liefde waardeur Hy Sy enigste seun aan ‘n
kruis laat sterf het vir elkeen van ons. Gedurende
Paasnaweek bied Doxa Deo vir elkeen wat in so
‘n verhouding met Hom wil staan die geleentheid
om Christus te kom ontmoet tydens ons feesdienste
op Sondag 04 April om 08:15, 10:00 &
18:00 asook gedurende ons spesiale Goeie Vrydag
diens om 08:15 op Vrydag 02 April.
As jy meer wil uitvind van kursusse wat ons aanbied,
ons dienstye, of as jy met iemand wil gesels,
of dalk wil hê jou tiener moet met iemand
in aanraking kom, skakel ons gerus by 082 775
2217 tydens ons kantoor ure 08:00 – 16:30 of
besoek ons website by www.doxadeo.co.za.

Easter at Midstream Methodist Church
The journey towards Easter in the Methodist
Church already started with Ash Wednesday, 40
days before Easter Sunday. Ash Wednesday derives
its name from the ministry of ashes upon
the foreheads of the worshippers during the service.
Accompanying this ministry of ashes is a
verbal proclamation which is either a reminder of
our human mortality or an exhortation to gospel
faithfulness. After Ash Wednesday the Methodist
people embark on a journey of Lent, remembering
Jesus’ 40 days in the desert. During this time
the people are encouraged to search their hearts
through fasting and prayer, seeking an answer
to the question, “Where am I in my relationship
with Jesus Christ?” Usually there will be a specifi
c preaching series. The theme for 2010 was:
“Journey to Wholeness”.
The Sunday before Easter is Palm Sunday, when
the congregation walks with waving palm branches
into the church, singing “Hosanna in the Highest”.
This is in memory of Jesus’ triumphal entry
into Jerusalem, as He turned His face towards
the cross. After Easter these dry palm branches
will be burned and the ashes saved for next
year’s Ash Wednesday.
The week prior to Easter Sunday is “Holy Week”.
During Holy Week, the Methodist people focus
intensely on the Easter events. The program for
“Holy Week 2010” is:
• Monday, 29 March at 19h30 – Evening of Contemplative
Prayer, focused on Jesus and those
around Him during His last days before the
crucifi xion.
• Tuesday, 30 March at 19h30 – Healing Service:
the end of our “Journey to Wholeness”.
• Wednesday, 31 March at 19h30 – Traditional
Jewish Passover (Seder) Meal. For more details,
please contact Nellie Hunter on 082 886-
1034
• Thursday, 1 April at 19h30 – Tenebrae Service:
The Service of the approaching darkness
in the life of Jesus. Everybody is welcome to
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come and experience this moving service with
us.
• Friday, 2 April at 8h00 – Good Friday Service
• Sunday, 4 April at 6h00 – Easter Sunrise Service:
an open air service, commemorating the
resurrection of our Lord.
The people of Midstream Methodist Church wish
every reader an abundantly blessed Easter. May
we all get a clearer glimpse of the loving heart of
our Father-God during this special time.
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G K vi Midse wr
wa 2010.
Oor menige maande is daar reeds gedroom oor’n
NG kerk binne die grense van Midrand Estates.
Alle aanduidings is daar dat die droom in 2010
waar gaan word en dat konstruksie van die beplande
gemeenskapsentrum in Julie 2010 kan
begin. Tesame met die beplanning van konstruksiewerk
wat gaan afskop, gaan daar ook
voorsiening gemaak word vir ’n tydelike fasiliteit
vanwaar daar vanaf Julie 2010 weeklikse eredienste
aangebied gaan word.
Beplanning van die gemeenskapsentrum geskied
met die hulp van ksn (KSM) nadat
die Lyttelton Sinode goedkeuring verleen het
tot KSM se betrokkendheid – daar word voorsien
dat die bedryfsmodel met KSM se bestaande
model sal ooreenstem.
Dus, met ’n bouperseel in plek en ’n beplanningspan
vol aan die werk, sien ons daarna uit om
betrokke te raak by die groter gemeenskap in
Midrand Estates – tydens ’n feesdiens op Sondag,
9 Mei 2010 sal meer inligting beskikbaar gemaak
word – teken asb die datum aan! Sou u intussen
meer wil uitvind, rig gerus ’n e-pos aan info@
ksm.co.za.

Electricity in Midrand Estates
MES is the electrical supply utility for the Midrand Estates supply area
and provided the following statement on the price for electricity in Midrand
Estates for 2010/2011
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA), in a press release on 24
February 2010, reported that at a meeting held on the day, an increase in ES-
KOM’s revenue was approved for the next few years. To achieve the increase in
revenue an increase of 24.8% on the average standard tariff will take place from 1 April 2010 followed
by another average increase of 25.8 % from 1 April 2011 and a further price increase of 25.9 % from
1 April 2012.
The press release also included a table describing
the introduction of an “inclining block tariff for
residential customers”
ESKOM advised MES that the tariffs will be introduced
on 1 April 2010. The positive news, with
the new tariff structure, is that fi xed monthly
charges for consumers will fall away (note: applies
only to consumers – not vacant stands)
Future for MES consumers:
MES is obliged to introduce these tariffs from 1
April 2010. The changes that will take effect on 1
April 2010 for MES customers in Midrand Estates will be:
• New rates, with the fi rst 50kWh per month consumed by every household priced at 54.70 c/kWh
(VAT excl) and the next 300kWh at 58.48c/kWh and so forth, with every kWh above 600kWh for the
month priced at 83.74c/kWh (VAT and the environmental levy to be added to the unit price);
• No fi xed monthly charges on developed stands, other than a charge for public lighting – (Note: undeveloped
stands will still be charged a service availability charge);
The expected net effect for consumers will be as follows:
• For a consumer using 600kWh in summer and 1000kWh in winter – between 0% and 10% increase
from 2009/10 tariffs;
• For a consumer using 1200kWh in summer and 2000kWh in winter – between 10% and 20% increase
from 2009/10 tariffs;
• For a consumer using 1800kWh in summer and 4000kWh in winter – between 20% and 30% increase
from 2009/10 tariffs.
(Note: the spread in increase above is due to the variance in “credited amount” for previous
monthly fi xed charges which varied between R107 for 60A to R292 for 3 phase)
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SOLAR ENERGY BASICS
What is solar energy?
Solar energy represents the energy derived from the Sun’s radiation and is, in general
utilised in one of two ways - solar electric energy which use photovoltaic cells to convert
solar radiation into electricity; and solar thermal energy where the sun’s energy
is used to heat a substance – usually water.
By converting the energy of the sun into heat your solar water heating system can provide
a typical home with approximately a third of the required hot water over a year.
How does a solar water
heating system work?
Solar water heating systems use
solar panels, called collectors, fi tted
to your roof. These collect heat
from the sun and use it to warm
water which is stored in a hot water
cylinder (geyser).
There are two types of solar water
heating panels, being evacuated
tubes and fl at plate collectors. Flat
plate collectors can be fi xed on the
roof tiles or integrated into the roof.
The benefi ts of solar water heating
Hot water throughout the year - the system works all
year round with no fuss, though you may need to heat
the water further with an electrical element during the
winter months.
Cut your electricity bills - sunlight is renewable and
free, so once you’ve paid for the initial installation
your hot water costs will be reduced.
Cut your carbon footprint - solar hot water is a green,
renewable heating system and doesn’t release any
harmful carbon dioxide or other pollutants
An electrical element (as normally used in a geyser) can be used as a backup. (With
the geyser thermostat set at 50 degrees centigrade, you are ensured of a minimum
temperature, with the sun providing the boost to heat water to 70 and 80 degrees
centigrade).
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The ESKOM rebate for solar water heating systems
ESKOM introduced a rebate for the installation of solar water heating systems during
2008 to make the installation of the units more attractive to consumers. The rebate is
paid directly to consumers. Only systems installed by an approved Eskom suppliers/installer
qualify for the rebate. The claim for the rebate is submitted to Eskom’s auditors
who are facilitating and monitoring the process, with a stipulated maximum turnaround
time of 8 weeks from submission to pay out. The rebates were dramatically increased during January
2010. Consumers can check a supplier’s credentials as an accredited supplier/installer on ESKOM website
under www.eskomdsm.co.za.
For a supplier to be on ESKOM’s accredited
list, a system must comply
with the following:
o Offer a guarantee;
o Submit documents, including
public liability and company details;
o Have system tested AND passed
at the SABS for the following;
Safety
Mechanical ( amongst others,
a hail resistance test)
Thermal
The tests are performed every 2 years
with the value of the ESKOM rebate
being determined in accordance with
the solar effi ciency of the system proposed.
Finally, ESKOM undertakes inspections
at random to confi rm compliance
with their standards.
What is the HOA rules on solar
water heaters?
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Prior to March 2008, solar water heaters were prohibited.
However, the HOAs amended their rules on
4 March 2008 when the following statement was released:
“The general shortage in electrical supply in South Africa,
as announced by Eskom in January 2008, has necessitated
a review of the abovementioned HOA’s rules
and regulations on solar units for the heating of water.
The HOA’s support the drive towards the installation of
solar units, to the following amended rules:
• Item 7.4.5 in the Architectural and Aesthetical Rules
of all the HOA’s is replaced with:
7.4.5 (New) “The use of solar panels for the heating
of water is encouraged. Only the solar panels (either
the vacuum tube-type or fl at panel-type) may be
visible – no external geyser, header tanks or coiled
pipes may be visible. The solar panels must be incorporated
into the adjoining structure and may not
– where visible – be placed on an elevated structure.
• Item 7.4.15 remains as is –
o 7.4.15 All geysers fi tted outside on fl at roofs are
to be enclosed in an aesthetical pleasing enclosure.”

What is the Solar-payback period?
With all assuming responsibility for a greener, cleaner future world, it seems as though
the fi nal question to be answered remains a monetary one – what will it cost and what
will I save monthly?
The cost of a system:
A complete 200 litre system installed in a new house will cost between R12 000 and
R20 000 – which includes a 200 litre geyser (approximate cost of a geyser is R3 000). The rebate paid
by ESKOM varies from one installer to the next and depends on the SABS test report of the system
submitted by the installer for testing at the SABS – the rebate varies between R5 000 and R7 000 for
a 200 l system. The fi nal additional cost due to solar for a new 200 litre solar geyser system– after
subtracting the cost of the geyser - is between R5 000 and R10 000. To convert an existing system to
solar will cost between R10 000 and R20 000 and depends largely whether the existing geyser is retained
and whether you will qualify for an ESKOM rebate. It is a condition of the rebate calculation that
the SABS test report be prepared for a specifi c geyser type – should you thus choose an installer with
a SABS test report that matches your existing geyser, you will qualify for the rebate – alternatively you
will have to absorb the total cost. The fi nal cost for converting an existing 200liter geyser to solar
will be between R5 000 and R20 000.
Influences on monthly savings:
Items that infl uence the cost of heating water are the volume of warm water used and the thermodynamic
nature of the house. For this exercise it is estimated that on average 100 litres of warm water
is consumed at 60˚C per family member per day (varies in practise between 50 litres and 200 litres per
person per day) It is impossible to propose a gauge for the energy “lost” through poor insulation of the
geyser and water pipes – a system with an exposed geyser and pipe system where pipes are built into
walls and concrete slabs will require a lot more heat (energy) than a system where the geyser has a
geyser blanket and is positioned directly above a kitchen and bathroom with short and insulated pipes.
Furthermore one should consider the management of your solar geyser when an electrical back-up element
remains in place (for the solar/electric combination the thermostat for the electrical element is
typically set at 40˚C) It is possible, for instance, to switch the electrical element off completely during
summer and obtain maximum benefi t from the sun. This may imply that the water will not be as hot
on very overcast days.
Savings and payback:
It is estimated that the savings from a solar geyser will be between R75 and R150
per household member per month. The payback period is estimated at 3 to 5 years
for a new 200l system (at the current price of electricity) and 3 to 7 years on an
existing system converted to solar.
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Kleuterskool Maak ‘n verskil
By Midstream College
en Midlands Pre-
Primêr is dit vir ons
belangrik dat ons
kleuters van kleins
af sal leer dat hulle
‘n verskil kan maak.
Nie net in hul onmiddellike
omgewing nie,
maar ook daar buite.
Albert Schwitzer het
opgemerk:
“Constant kindness can accomplish
much. As the Sun makes ice
melt, kindness causes misunderstanding,
mistrust, and hostility
to evaporate.”
As a school with a Christian Ethos we take 2 Cor. be-
9:10-11 to heart. It states:
soek en
“now He who supplies seed to the sower and
bread for food will supply and increase your
store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of
your righteousness. You will be made rich
in every way so that you can be generous on
every occasion, and through us your generosity
will result in thanksgiving to God.”
met die
kleuters gepraat.
Selfs die skrikkeriges
het later
nader gestaan
om te luister.
By Midstream
College P.P. het
Dis dan waarom ons kleuterskole, as deel van ons
lewensvaardigheidsporgram deur die jaar uitreikprojekte
het. Met Liefi edag (Valentynsdag) het
Midlands P.P ‘n muntlegging gehad ten bate van die
paraplegiese vereniging. Van hulle lede het die skool
hulle blikkieskos
en toiletware ingesamel
vir die
minderbevoorregte
bejaardes van Danville. Die bejaardes het
die skool besoek om die vrag in ontvangs te neem.
Hoofde-seminaar
Die hoofde-seminaar wat deur die Midstream &
Midlands PP aangebied is, was ‘n groot sukses
en is deur ongeveer 114 persone bygewoon.
Dr’s Reda Davies,
Corninne Meier en
Petro Marais was
dit eens dat die
dag ‘n groot sukses
was en daar
is gevra of die ‘n
jaarlikse instelling
kan word. So
help ons ook ander
skole groei!
Midlands
PP vier hulle
1 jaar verjaarsdag met
roomyskoek op 14 Februarie.
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On your marks, get set. Go!!! …the words athletes love
to hear.
Following trials early in the season and an event at Loius Leipoldt cancelled due
to bad weather, a number of events took place building up to “big one” – the cluster
event. Midstream’s learners took 50 medals home and 23
athletes were chosen to take part in the district championships
at Pilditch where Midstream athletes competing successfully
again. Thriteen medals were won and Five athletes
were chosen to represent our district at the Provincial Championships.The
fi ve athletes being:
• Zeltuan Damon: 60m - o/7
• Handre Scheepers: 80m, 100m - o/10
• Nicola du Bruyn: 80m, 100m, long jump - o/11
• Heinrich Botha: 70mH - o/11
• Michelle Wilbers: 75mH - o/13
At the provincial meeting Nicola de Bruyn from Midstream
excelled by coming fi rst in three events, breaking the long
jump record and be awarded the Victrix Laudorum trophy
for best female athlete. Excellentia!
Kelly Schoeman has
been selected to represent
South African in
Trampoline in a competition
against France and
Brazil in March.
Jean-Louis Brand, gr. 5,
is part of the La Bohéme
Production which takes
place at the State Theatre
and the Civic Theatre during
March and April 2010.
Inge Swanepoel, ’n
graad 7 leerling, het
die oudisie geslaag vir
Juvente Simfonia wat
‘n Nasionale jeugorkes
is - en sy speel viool.
Midstream College pupils are world leaders in maths!
Seventy pupils from Midstream College competed in March ’10 against pupils from more than 56 thousand
schools from 235 countries world wide. The competion lasted for 48 hours non-stop and takes
place across the internet with all completing the same mathematical games. We are pleased to announce
that the 20 Grade 7 pupils from Midstream College attained the 38th position world wide from
the 56 082 participating teams.
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Daar is twee
Jungle Book
akteurs in
ons midde!
Robynne Scheepers
(Gr 5) en Sabrina
Visser (Gr
6), leerlinge aan
Midstream College,
is gekies om
in die Jungle boek
teater produksie
op te tree. ‘n Totaal
van 500 kinders
het die oudisies
bygewoon, waarvan
14 uiteindelik
gekies is vir Jungle
Book. Jungle
Book word vanaf 8
Maart tot 17 April
in die Peoples Theatre
in Johannesburg
aangebied.

There are swimmers and
then there are alternative
swimmers…
Danielle Naude, Carina de Wet, Karicke Piek, Erin
Willcocks
The fi rst Tuesday of the school year saw
the inter-house gala taking place with Old
Kent being the victors, followed by Windsor
and Hutton. This was the fi rst sporting
event for the new grade 8 learners
and saw the matrics displaying their “alternative”
swimming gear with fl ippers
and boogie boards. At the gala Bianca
Kapp and Gustav Gerber were appointed
as Junior Victirx and Victor Ludorum with
the Senior Victor Ludorum award going to
Stephan Gerber. The Senior Victrix Ludorum
was a tie between Kobie van Schalkwyk
and Megan du Toit.
Atlete laat rekords spat!
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Na ‘n kort atletiekseisoen sluit Midstream College hul
seisoen af op 26 Februarie op ‘n hoë noot deur derde
te eindig in die B-bond Interhoër.
Die seisoen het afgeskop met die interhuisbyeenkoms
waar Old Kent met die louere wegstap, gevolg deur
Hutton en dan Windsor. Deur die loop van die dag is
verskeie rekords verbeter en word Emmanuel Dihangwane-Quartier
en Kay-Leigh Wheeler onderskeidelik
aangewys as die senior Victor en Victrix Ludorum van
die dag en Chavon Anassis en Arné Engelbrecht as
die junior Victor en Victrix Ludorum.
Die eerste vriendskaplike byeenkoms was tuis teen
Woodhill en Heuwelkruin College. Verskeie van die
atlete het hulle persoonlike beste tye en afstande
verbeter en Midstream wen met gemak. Verskeie ander
byeenkomste volg wat die atlete dan slyp vir die
groot Interhoër byeenkoms op 26 Februarie.
The season ended with a second place at
the D League Inter-High gala. Tennispelers droom groot na SA Ope
Dirk Mostert,
Jean Mostert
Divan Kamoetie, Gustav Pretorius, Arné Engelbreght
Midstream College se tennis-entoesiaste het die SA
Ope- tenniskampioenskappe bygewoon te Montecasino.
Wedstryde uit die boonste rakke in beide die
enkel- en dubbelspelwedstryde is gesien. Me Riëtte
Viljoen (onderwyser) en die leerders het met nuwe
inspirasie en ook handtekeninge van Gaël Monfi ls en
Juan Martin de Potro teruggekeer.
Tydens die o/17 –Hoërskole Kampioenskappe te
Groenkloof het Christiaan Hattingh ‘n sewende en Van
Wyk Pretorius ‘n agste plek verower. Dit is ‘n uitmuntende
prestasie, aangesien slegs die room van tennisspelers
hier deelneem.
Sewe spanne neem hierdie jaar aan die liga deel
(4 seuns- en 3 dogterspanne).

Internal Orators speak with
pride
Ruco Pretorius – the winner
of the English and Afrikaans
Senior Orators, receives his
awards from Dr Steyn de Bod
Midstream College
hosted its fourth annual
Internal Orators’
evenings in February.
Both Afrikaans
and English speaking
learners had the opportunity to voice their
opinions – and they did not only themselves, but
also Midstream College very proud. The English
evening was held on, February 3 and the Afrikaans
evening on, February 4. The adjudicators
were very impressed with the public speaking
skills of our learners.
The junior English winner was Marinette Pretorius,
followed by Annerine Niemand and jointly
in third place Jonty Matthys and Christine Verhoef.
Ruco Pretorius was the senior English winner
with Hannah du Toit and Janet Ramakoka
second and Kheil Thorne third.
The junior Afrikaans winner was Esmarie von
Benecke with Annerine Niemand in the second
and Dewald Uys and Gisela Conradie in the third
place.
Ruco Pretorius was the winner in the Afrikaans
senior orators with Ané Horn and Danielle Minnie
in the second and third place.
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Valentine’s Ball was a night to
remember
Nico
van Rooyen and
Michelle Verster (left) and Jeanrich
Coetzer and Lara-Monique Solms
(right) at the Valentine’s Ball.
A defi nite highlight on each year’s social calendar
is the annual Valentine’s Ball. This year the event
took the form of a masked ball, with 400 of our
learners attending the function on 13 February.
The boys and girls were dressed elegantly for the
occasion and wore beautiful masks as part of the
theme.
The dance fl oor was opened with “I’ve got a feeling”
by the Black Eyed Peas and the guests hardly
left the dance fl oor for the rest of the evening. Our
own rappers, Sping and Inga, provided us with
some live entertainment.
Kaylee van den Berg and Ruan van der Westhuizen (left) and
Erin Willcocks and Schalk Ferreira (right).

Brokkies/Bits & Pieces
Lydia (en Ben) skryf die volgende
vir ons oor hulle ondervinding by die
plaaslike veearts:
My seun het my een middag gebel en
gesê ek moet onmiddelik huis toe kom
en kom help, want Gigi, ons minatuur
windhond (whippet) het haar self êrens
gesny en bloei verskriklik baie. By die
huis aangekom het ek my doodgeskrik,
want daar staan my seun van 12, Ben,
met Gigi in 'n handoek toegedraai en
wag met hom en die handdoek vol bloed.
Ek het sommer na die naaste moontlike
plek gejaag.....nl die nuwe veearts by
die winkelsentrum. Ons veearts het Gigi
by Ben oorgeneem en 'n half uur later
was ons weer daar uit. Gigi se oor wat
geskeur was is weer geheg en ons is baie
dankbaar vir die veearts se vriendelikheid
en bereidwilligheid om ons so mooi
te help.
Midstream Medical Center provided the
following information on the newly introduced
24 hour medical emergency
service.
The service started mid January 2010 and
in the fi rst six weeks the personnel attended
to 38 call outs – of these 8 patients had to
be transported to hospital after treatment on
site. The serious cases ranged from a stroke,
mountain bike accident and assistance after a
person was rescued from drowning.
Make sure you have the emergency call out
number always at hand - 072-728-3620
Message received from Brendon, a Midstream
resident:
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We fi tted a solar geyser when the house was fi rst
built in June 2008 in Midstream and selected a
300lt solar geyser (cost of unit and installation was
R14 300). At the insistence of the aesthetics committee
we managed to install the tank in the roof.
The geyser is still working well and has an electrical
back-up if required. In summer time we switch
off the electrical supply at the DB board and manage
with solar power only. We are a family of 5 and
the 300lt capacity suits us well. Probably one of
the best investments we made.

Brokkies/Bits & Pieces
Uit die oog van Tammy, ‘n 15 jaar oue, lig-bruin hond,
“Die afgelope tien jaar word ek in die Ooste gesny
en gewas deur Estelle en haar span.
(Ek kry ook elke keer ‘n strik in my kuif wat my
dae vat om uit te kry! – lyk my sy dink ek het
oefening nodig –guh!)
Toe trek ons na Midstream –
Hygend hert! Wat ‘n gesukkel – dit vat nou
iewat langer voor ek Estelle besoek, want die afstand
is ver.
Maar wat van my??? Die kar is warm –
as ek sit en hyg van die hitte in die kar word ek
aangespreek!
Dan nog in ‘n klein hokkie vir my beurt sit
en wag - in die somer is dit vreeslik warm en in
die winter pyn my ou lyf weer van die koue.
En dan die strik... Aggenee, is daar nie ‘n
ander manier in die fancy, nuwe dorp?
Toe, bel ons Joan van Mobile Pet Groomers –
Wat ‘n fees – ek word nou gereeld gewas
en gesny,
Ek wag rustig in my bed en word uitgenooi
vir my beurt,
En beste van alles – my nooi kan alles sien
en voorskryf – en dan ook – geen strik!
Dis vir my ook lekker hier in die fancy, nuwe dorp!”
Midstream Medical Center wat die nuwe
24-uur mediese bystandsdiens bestuur
het die volgende statistieke rondom die
diens verskaf vir die periode 15/1/10
tot 28/2/10.
Ouderdom en aantal pasiënte bedien:
• 0 tot 5 jaar oud – 8 gevalle waarvan
1 ernstig (benodig afvoer na hospitaal);
• 6 tot 18 jaar oud – 8 gevalle waarvan
2 ernstig;
• 18 tot 30 jaar oud – 2 gevalle waarvan
1 ernstig met ‘n persoon wat na
‘n amperse verdrinking gestabiliseer
is en daarna vervoer is na die hospitaal;
• 30 tot 50 jaar oud – 17 gevalle waarvan
3 ernstig – in een geval het ‘n
persoon met sy bergfi ets geval en
veelvuldige beserings opgdoen – hy
is gestabiliseer en afvervoer na die
hospitaal;
• 50 tot 90 jaar - 3 pasiënte waarvan 1
ernstig met ‘n beroerte wat behandel
is en na ‘n hospitaal vervoer is.
Maak altyd seker dat u die bystandsdiens se
nommer byderhand het - 072-728-3620
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DIY
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Specialising in front doors, windows, lamps,
side lights & fan lights. Morning and evenings lessons.
Call: 0826750845 mwgailw@mweb.co.za
Extra Classes
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gr. 10-12. Mathematics gr. 1-12, Physical Science
gr. 10-12. Vir 3-6 jariges - SMART MATHS
Engela 0823550211
For sale
Exclusive Baby and Children’s Linen and Accessories.
Up to eight different ranges to choose from.
Contact Karen 0836323833
Extended Solutions – April special Super Fast Intel
Core i5 3,20Ghz Desktop, RAM 4GB, 1TB Hard
Drive, HD Graphics, DVD writer, Windows7 Home
Premium, 2 year collect & return warranty, R6999
installed in house 0823240755
Seally matras & basis. Goeie toestand, R500 weggee
prys – kom haal net. Eienaar verhuis & moet
van huisinhoud ontslae raak. Tersia Rossouw
0827761693
8 Seater Patio set: Excellent condition. R5000.
Owner relocating to Cape Town. Contack Tersia
Rossouw 0827761693
Baie betroubare bediende soek werk - voltyds, inslaap.
Vorige werkgewer verhuis. Baie goed met
kinders. Kontak Sanet 0833021062.
Afrikaans sprekende huishulp beskikbaar Woensdae
en Vrydae teen R150 per dag. Hardwerkend,
betroubaar & vriendelik. Kontak Gladys
0837593501
Voltydse inslaap huishulp. Eerbaar, aangenaam,
uitstekende huishoudster & kinder oppasser.
Beskikbaar 1 Mei. Kontak Tersia Rossouw
0827761693
Seeks employment
Admin Lady / PA living in Midstream seeks employment.
MS Office, e-mail, filing etc. Available
immediately, own car. Please call Gill 082 853
2550.
Services
For all your plumbing needs, please don’t hesitate
to phone Deon at 0836094356. Free quotes
Beplan u ‘n nuwe woning, onderhoud of aanbouing?
Skakel Buildpro vir planne, bouwerk, teëls,
plaveisel, ens. Niks is te groot of te klein nie! NH-
BRC, 20 jaar ondervinding. Carel 0824182878
Holistic Garden Designs. High quality garden
designs. Escape into your own little piece of nature,
re-created right on your doorstep. For a free
first consultation contact Anita Lewis 0845102119.
The Boyz Travel Merchants. In Midstream gelee.
Ons kom na jou toe op aanvraag. Vir julle volgende
vakansie skakel ons gerus. Gerald & Jan
012 687 8480
Nail Technician. Diploma in Acrylic & Gel. French
Toes & Overlay. For Beautiful & Professional Nail
Therapy contact Loraine for appointment. Cell:
0828621472
Huishulp Beskikbaar Tuinier beskikbaar
Registered Midstream gardener seeks work
Wednesday, Saturday. Contact Machiel Chiwore -
084 744 1175 or Monday employer, Catherine at
082 472 1912
To advertise
please e-mail
lizelleg@midrand-estates.co.za
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