Editors Note

No I’m not getting into it, there is no way I’m saying anything about you know what. 

Hope everyone had a lovely Valentine’s day and weekend, hope you were spoiled, pampered and loved by those you love. We had a bit of excitement ourselves, one of the staff members here at Yourcity decided to get engaged on the day of love.  Congratulations Juanita, may you and Norman have a happy life together.

On a more serious note, most of us have our financial year end this month, to all of you good luck over the next two weeks, and the next two weeks after that. I really hope all the hard work that lies ahead is worth it.

Enjoy the rest of the week and that *+$#@! sport that I refuse to mention by name.

Regards

Ed

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 CCTV cameras in CBD, What’s your opinion ?

I’m sure all of you have read about the local councils plans to implement a CCTV system in the CBD, in order to curb the rising crime levels in this area. The budget for this project is R 3 million. Some citizens feel that this will only chase crime away from the CBD and into the residential areas. That it’s not the solution and that other ways of reducing crime, like job creation and social up-lift-mint should rather be entertained.

What is your opinion on this? Let us know what your opinion is, we would like to know, we might even publish your views on this newsletter, or we might even forward all the opinions raised to council.

Your privacy is guaranteed.

 E-mail us at news@yourcity.co.za

CCTV System the public’s opinion !!

Last week we asked for your opinion on the planned installation of a CCTV system in Klerksdorp, this debate is surely something that can be entertained to end of time, the following two letters gives an idea of the split that exists in the community about this problem. Lets just hope, that the right decision has been taken by Council.

Letters Received

It is a proven and established fact that cameras are a significant crime deterrent, as well providing quality evidence for our Police Force.

The social upliftment and job creation programs are ongoing but take time to implement. Criminals, in the mean time, will continue to steal and thereby complicate these exact efforts for existing companies that currently provide employment for the hard-working and innocent 'Klerksdorpians'.

This is a topic that should not be debated as more time will be wasted. I am of the opinion that the only decision makers regarding CCTV are our Police Force. If they want cameras, and I am sure they will, then install the cameras ASAP.  Get on with it please.

Ek stem saam - misdaad sal net verskuif na 'n ander area.  Ek lees daar word geskryf dat min(der) misdaad gepleeg word rondom sekuriteit-kameras, maar daar sal tog sekerlik nie genoeg kameras wees om die hele besigheidsgebied te dek nie?  Ons almal, en ook die slim misdadigers (en hulle is BAIE) sal presies weet waar die kameras is.  As dit nou ek was, sal ek mos nie reg voor die oë van Big Brother my misdaad pleeg nie?  Maar dankie, in elk geval vir die munisipaliteit, dat hulle ook bekommerd is - elke druppeltjie help om misdaad te bekamp.

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Last Chance on Drivers License Deadline...

City Council Officials Offer Voluntary Overtime

Staff members of The Licensing Division of The City Council of Klerksdorp have volunteered to work overtime to accommodate residents who have not yet updated their diver's license.

These public servants are coming in to work on Saturday mornings form 8:00 until 12:00.  The deadline for the replacement of old driver's licenses to the new one is no later than 28 February 2003.  This will be the last time citizens will be afforded the opportunity to replace their driver's license.

The Klerksdorp licensing department will be open this Saturday 22 February 2003 from 8:00 until 12:00 for any latecomers.

A big word of thanks from Kid Boikanyo - Manager for Public Safety to his staff in this division for their dedication and for volunteering to come in on a Saturday.

City Council of Klerksdorp.

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Drie van die Bestes weer in Klerksdorp

As jy nog nie die drie manne hoor sing het nie, het jy nog nie musiek gehoor nie.

Die drie alombekende sterre ( Kevin Leo, Mathys Roets en Danie Niehauss) gaan ons vermaak op die 28ste Februarie 2003 in die Auditorium, die geleentheid word deur die Klerksdorp Munisipaliteit gereël ten bate van die OU KERK in Anderson straat en beloof om ‘n fees vir die ore te wees.

Kaartjies is slegs R40 en kan bekom word vanaf Nancy by die volgende nommer: 

(018) 406 8327

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Formula 1 Boat Club Gariep 500 Long Haul Race

To All Rubberduckers 

GARIEP 500 LONGHAUL.

For your entry form click <here> 

Make sure to participate. The Big 6 Foot Gariep 500 trophies is up for grabs for the club that takes the weekend. 

Date:    21,22 & 23 –02 -2003

Place:   Gariep Dam – Aventura Resort 

ACCOMMODATION:

Aventura            051 – 7540045

Greendoors       051 – 7540190  ( Ina of Koos)

Motel                  051 – 7540060 

PRELIMIMERY PROGRAM: 

FRIDAY 21 February 2003.   THE WHEELS.

16h00 – 20h00 – Registration & Scruteneering.

20h00 – Officials & Marshall meeting.

Petrol for national competitors will be available form 16h00 – 20h00 at wheels.

SATURDAY 22 February 2003

06h00 – 7h00 – Scruteneering at start for late comers

07h30 – Petrol leaves for refuel points from start.

07h45 – Pilots briefing at start.

10h00 – Race start.

18h00 – Wheels pub – BIGGG ……PARTY – LIFE BAND

SUNDAY 23 February 2003

09h00 Price giving at Aventura hall – near swim bath. 

NB/NB/NB/NB!!!!  Medals for every competitor that finish.  

Trophy’s for National, club, rib and social class. 

Classes

National        OA750; P750BP;P750S -  500km

Clubs            OA750; P750BP; P70S; RIBS(F1,F2 + F3) – 500km

Social  Distance +-  102km 

All rules apply as per SAUBA rule book.

Safety equipment – NB – 2 paddles, 2 kill switches, smoke marker, 6 pencil flares, toolkit, ID sheet, 2 space blankets, 2 liters of water, medical kit, lighter, Ducky life jacket, motorbike helmet – full face/open face. 

Entry fees: 

FI INFLATABLES 

National level: R450 per boat  

ABSA TJEK ACC.

Club level     : R250 per boat 

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Social           : R100 per boat 

B.CODE - 335138 

ABOUT THE RACE

Maps of the dam will be issued to you at Registration – Friday – wheels pub.

Total distance +/- 507 km.

The race will consists of 3 long laps and 1 short lap.  There will be 3 refuel points – start, Oviston and Bethulie  -  distance from start to Bethulie 76km, and from start to Oviston 51km. 

GOOD LUCK – REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR PHYSIOTHERAPIST !!! 

OFFICIALS 

OOD                                          - Collin Davidowitz

SAIBA OBSERVER                - Mike Lubbe

RACE SECRETARY               - Vinessa Richards

SCRUTINEER                          - Louis Coetzee

SAFETY OFFICER                  - Danie de Viliers

TECHNICAL OFFICER           - Glen McGillivry

TIME KEEPERS                      - TBA

MARSHALS                              - Harry + crew

PARAMEDIC                            - Gariep Dam

JURIE                                         - Mike Lubbe - chairman

                                                    - Jan Jansen

                                                    - Dave van Rensburg    

DIRECT ALL QUERIES TO:        

LISBE LOUW -  018 4629833

PHIL LOUW   -  083 6273666

REMEMBER – ENTRY FEES THAT’S PAID IN BRING DEP. SLIP WITH.

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Overland City to City Cycle Classic

Die “Overland Group of Companies” is trots om aan te kondig dat ‘n fietswedren, die grootste ooit in die Noordwes Provinsie, in Klerksdorp, aangebied gaan word.  Die wedren vind plaas op Sondag 30 Maart en beloof om professionele spanne, asook top individuele ryers van regoor Suid-Afrika te lok.

Mnr José de Achadinha, die hoofborg van die wedren, is opgewonde oor die wedren en stel prysgeld ter waarde van R42 350.00 op die spel, wat die Overland City to City Cycle Classic volgens die Suid-Afrikaanse Fietsryfederasie se klassifikasies ‘n “classic” status gee.

Beide Klerksdorp en Potchefstroom se verkeersdepartement asook Noordwes Provinsiale Administrasie het toestemming vir die gebruik van die N12 gegee. 

Die verskillende afstande wat gery kan word is 120km, 64km en ‘n 15km.  Die wedren begin en eindig by die Markotter Sportstadium in Klerksdorp.

Bekende fietsryspanne soos die HavCarpets en Peugeot spanne het reeds laat weet dat hulle aan die wedren gaan deelneem en gereed is vir aanslae vanaf die spanne van Gauteng. 

Andrew McClean, die alombekende fietsrylegende en aanbieder van M-Net se Super Cycling, hanteer alle inskrywings deur sy webtuiste by www.cyclelab.com .  Lyninskrywings kan ook die Saterdag 29 Maart by die Markotter Sportstadium gedoen word en enigeen wat meer besonderhede oor die wedren verlang is welkom om met Liefie Day by 082 334 2658 te kontak.

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Mr. & Miss H.T.S

What happens when "big business" all come to the party and co-sponsor a competition with a difference? Come and see for yourself - the new and exciting Mr. and Miss Technical High School Klerksdorp on Wednesday 26 February 2003 in the Auditorium at 19h00. Here not only will you see the contestants "strut their stuff" but SPINDRIFT our local rock band who are currently touring the Jo'burg / Pretoria club scene and will be releasing their first CD in March, will keep the crowd entertained!

This is the first of a number of planned Mr.& Miss "High School" competitions coordinated by Pixie Productions. These competitions will not only raise funds for each of the schools involved - as just about every aspect of the competition is sponsored - but to also get each school involved in the community . The vision is that after all the winners from the different schools have been established an overall Mr. & Miss "High School" will be held - and this competition will be sponsored by a major corporate and all the funds raised from the final will be donated to a local appropriate charity!

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The Bulletin Board

Here you could pin or look for any specials and special notices! If you have any notice or special, please mail us at news@yourcity.co.za.

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 Are you looking for a job?

If you are looking for a job, we found a few applications... go on... have a look!

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 Prestigious Provincial Tourism Award

The tourism industry is known for it's dynamic approach to economic development and unique individuals.  Do you have someone in mind for this prestigious award?

The North West Parks and Tourism Board in conjunction with The City Council of Klerksdorp are looking for the unique dynamic tourism individuals for the Tourism Award which will be one of the highlights of the Tourism Lekgotla 2003, to be hosted in The City of People on 20-22 February 2003. The event promises to be one of the prestigious events on the National Tourism events Calendar.

Awards will be presented in the following categories:

Best Tourism Student

Best Emerging Entrepreneur

Best Destination in the North West Province

Best Tourism Association

Best Tourism Journalist Print and Electronic

Entry Forms will be available at City Treasury, Department of Economic Affairs and Corporate Communication, Wesvaal Chamber of Business and KOSH Info. Offices.

Don't be shy, enter yourself or nominate someone you know that deserves this award.

Klerksdorp City Council.

For more information, please do not hesitate to contact Annette, Francois or Sandy at (018) 484 1417

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Keep in mind 3500 people read this newsletter every week and we have over 7000 visits every month on www.yourcity.co.za , your mail-box might be full.

If there is anything else you would like us to consider adding to the site please e-mail us at marketing@yourcity.co.za 

Ek wonder of daar iemand is wat 'n gelote baan tv monitor benodig. My kamera het die gees gegee nou het ek hierdie monitor om weg te maak vir slegs R100.00

Skakel gerus vir Wesser by: (H) (018) 441-0515 of 082-673-6362

Charlene van Den Berg, Op soek na werk as Verpleegster.- Geen papiere maar het verwysings nommer.

Kontak: 26 Pieterse Straat Freemanville. Tel: 082 849 4542

Twee slaapkamer woonstel vanaf 1 Maart, R1500 water ingelsuit, La Hoff, Gemeenskaplike braai area, Motor afdak.

Skakel Miranda by: (018) 478 2309 of 082 737 1815

Een-mans/dames woonstel vanaf Maart @ R 1300/m. Toegerus en stapafstand van Wilmed en Pick & Pay

Verblyfreg voorbehou. Tel. (018) 468 3808

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What's on at the local Nu Metro this week ?

If you are planning to visit the movies, here is what you can look forward to.

You can get the exact times by phoning (018) 464 3432.

• Red Dragon

• Super Toopers

• Ballistic

• The Guru

• Blue Crush

This Weeks Movie Review:

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 Today back in history...

Celebrity Birthday:

John Travolta: 1954 (is 49 in 2003, 50 in 2004)
TV/Movie Actor, Pop Singer, Italian, Irish, b.in Englewood, N.J.; Welcome Back Kotter's Vinnie Barbarino, Saturday Night Fever's & Staying Alive's Tony Manero, Grease, Urban Cowboy, Blowout, Look Who's Talking, The Boy in the Plastic Bubble, Carrie, Pulp Fiction, Get Shorty, Phenomenom, Michael, Face/Off, Mad City, Primary Colors, A Civil Action, The General's Daughter, Battlefield Earth, Lucky Numbers, Sword Fish; Kelly Preston's hubby

Birth anniversaries:

Alessandro Volta: 1745=d.Mar 5, 1827 (was 82)
Physicist, Inventor, Chemist, Italian, RN:Count Alessandro Giuseppe
Antonio Anastasio Volta; named the volt, a unit of electrical measurement, after him

Queen Mary I Of England: 1516 O.S.=d.Nov 17, 1558 (was 42)
Queen, British, NN:Bloody Mary; first reigning queen; ruled 1553-58; b. in Greenwich Palace; other style says b. Feb 28, 1516 N.S.

Frank Lloyd: 1889?=d.Aug 10, 1960 (was 72)
Movie Director, Movie Actor, Scotish, Mutiny on Bounty, Oliver Twist;
some say b. Feb 2, 1888

Death Anniversaries:

Michelangelo: 1564 (was 88)/b.Mar 6, 1475
Painter, Sculptor, Architect, Poet, Italian, Gay, LN:Buonarroti; Great Reniassance artist; died in Rome

Martin Luther: 1546 (was 62)/b.Nov 10, 1483
Religionist, Theologian, Religious Leader, German, b. in Eisleben;
Lutheran church founder, Protestant reformation

J. Robert Oppenheimer: 1967 (was 62)/b.Apr 22, 1904
Physicist, FN:Julius; head of the Manhattan (A-bomb) Project; creator of the nuclear bomb

Other events:

In 1516, Mary Tudor, the Queen of England popularly known as "Bloody Mary," was born in Greenwich Palace.

In 1793, The U.S. Supreme Court rules that a citizen of one state may sue a citizen of another state in Federal Court.

In 1896, The Cave of the Winds at Niagara Falls is practically dry for
the first time in 50 years.

In 1901, H. Cecil Booth patented a dust removing suction cleaner.

In 1908, U.S. postage stamps were sold for the very first time. They
only cost a penny way back then...

In 1911, The first air-mail delivery is made, as an airplane carries six
thousand letters the five miles from Allahabad to Naini Junction in India.

In 1930, the ninth planet of our solar system, Pluto, was discovered by Claude W. Tombaugh at Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona. (the planet, not the dog!); it was announced Mar 13.

In 1933, The Mickey Mouse film, "Mickey's Pal Pluto", is released. Pluto and Minnie Mouse also appear. Oddly enough, it was three years to the date since the planet Pluto was discovered!

In 1966, in The Flintstones episode titled "CURTAIN CALL AT BEDROCK", Fred turns down the leading male role in "Romeorock and Julietstone", but replacement Barney seems hopeless in the part.

In 1979, Snow falls in Sahara Desert.

In 1999, George Clooney was last seen on "ER".

In 2001, 2 years ago, Veteran FBI agent Robert Philip Hanssen was
arrested, accused of spying for Russia for more than 15 years.

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