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World Wetlands Day 2001: South Africa
WWD 2001 was celebrated with great enthusiasm around the country. A major national event took place at the Rietvlei Nature Reserve whereby partnership between the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEAT) and the Working For Water (WFW) was formally launched. WFW is a poverty relief programme that has been hard at work to remove alien invasive plants that pose a major threat to the biological diversity and water security and preserve biodiversity of our country. Since one of the main objectives of the WFW programme is to enhance water security it was seen as a perfect vehicle for assisting the implementation of wetland rehabilitation across the country. Based on this background a partnership between the DEAT and the Working For Water was formed, for the rehabilitation of wetlands.
1. National WWD 2001 Celebration
DEAT in partnership with the WFW organized the main national wetlands day celebration that occurred at the Rietvlei Nature Reserve. Particular focus for the day was placed on the recent formation of a partnership between DEAT and the WFW, for the rehabilitation of wetlands. This initiative which has generated projects worth R18million for the financial year 2000/2001, and has successfully linked the rehabilitation of wetlands to the provision of jobs, skills and opportunities for the poor and previously disadvantaged. Rietvlei Nature Reserve was chosen for the function in order to showcase the success of one of the pioneering rehabilitation projects underway in the reserve. The day was a big success whereby the Working for Water provided with the financial support and together with DEAT (Sub-Directorate Conservation Management (Directorate: Biodiversity Management), Directorate: Communications) was involved in the planning.
The function included all three tiers of government, emphasizing the importance of co-operative governance, as illustrated by the project at Rietvlei. Minister Valli Moosa presented a keynote address together with the speeches by the Mayor of the Tshwane City Metropolitan Municipality and the Gauteng MEC of Agriculture, Conservation, Environment and Land Affairs. The audience consisted of delegates from local, provincial and national government departments, 120 school children (2 farm schools from Cullinan, 2 secondary schools from Tembisa and CR Swart High Shool, Waverley, Pretoria, the Working for Water workers, representatives from non -governmental organizations, people working on the Reserve and members of the public.
1.1 Activities
A play on wetlands was performed by the Working for Water workers. It was based on the theme of the importance of wetland rehabilitation in restoring or improving the ability of wetlands to store and purify water and through which jobs have been created. Singing was also part of the entertainment offered by the workers.
A field trip was organised to three wetland sites where the rehabilitation work is still in progress or has been completed. Piet-Louis Grundling who is the project manager of the WFW rehabilitation project at the Reserve was responsible for giving talks at each site that was visited.
An exhibition on displays related to wetland issues was held at the Rietvlei educational centre. The organizations that took part included DEAT, WFW, Friends of Rietvlei, Wetland Consultant Services, Land Care, Food and Trees for Africa, Mosstrossity Youth Group, and the Rennies Wetland Project
1.2 Resources
The Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism in partnership with the Working for Water Programme produced a poster titled "The Wonder of Wetlands". The poster describes the benefits that could be derived from wetlands and also threats to wetlands. The poster was distributed to all who attended the function and also to the WWD co-ordinators in the provinces.
An information pack with wetland related topics was given to all the delegates. The pack was put in folders made from a wetland plant (iKhwane). The folders are produced by a craft group located at Mbongolwane, near Eshowe in KwaZulu Natal. The craft group is under the Land Care, South Africa project, facilitated by the Institute of Natural Resources, promoting the cultivation and sustainable use of natural products.
A set of eleven information leaflets on wetland values and benefits received from the Ramsar. One thousand copies of each leaflet was reprinted by DEAT and distributed at the function. The WWD co-ordinators did also receive the information leaflets to distribute.
1.3 Media Coverage
The minister of Environmental Affairs and Tourism was interviewed on one of the radio station.
Various news papers which included the Star, Sowetan, Saturady Citizen, Beeld and Pretoria news did write articles about the day and the event at the Rietvlei Nature Reserve.
The event was also covered on national television on the 50/50 environmental programme.
2. WWD Activities in various Provinces
Although many activities did occur in the nine provinces around the country, not all the reports on the WWD activities were received. Below are the received reports from different provinces.
2.1 KwaZulu-Natal
Midlands Wetland Working Group (MWWG) World Wetlands Day (WWD) 2001 activities focussed on the involvement of rural communities and youth in awareness and educational talks and rehabilitation activities at various wetland sites within the KwaZulu-Natal midlands and north coast.
2.1.1 Resources
"Exploring Wetlands" educational pack
Jeanette Stewart of MWWG and the Wildlife and Environmental Society of South Africa (WESSA) developed "Exploring Wetlands", an environmental education pack relating to wetland ecosystems. This pack, published by Share-Net, included activities for the classroom, wetland study worksheets and educational inserts. These packs were distributed to interested school groups and educational organisations free of charge for WWD 2001 by the Midlands Wetland Working Group (MWWG). Since the development of the packs earlier in the year, 1800 have been distributed to various interested parties within South Africa.
National Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism wetland poster
The Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEAT) produced a poster, titled "The Wonder of Wetlands". The poster describes the benefits of wetlands and the threats to wetlands, with an appropriate picture showing various wetland benefits to humans and animals. The poster was distributed at all WWD 2001 activities.
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agricultural and Environmental Affairs
The Regional Department of Agricultural and Environmental Affairs provided t-shirts for WWD 2001, which were distributed to the people facilitating various sites within KZN.
Mini-poster design and distribution
An electronic poster was designed for distribution by means of e-mail to approximately twenty-four schools within the midlands (Refer to Appendix 1). This method was preferential in terms of alerting as many schools as possible in the short time period available. Only four schools, those appearing in green below, responded to the e-mail. For the remaining schools, it is unknown if they carried out their own activities without notifying the MWWG. The following is a list of all the schools that received the e-mail and mini-poster :
- Athlone Primary School Michaelhouse College
- Carter High School Pelham Senior Primary School
- Clarendon Primary School Ridge Junior Primary School
- Clifton School Scottsville Primary School
- Cowan House St. Annes
- Epworth School St. Charles
- Girls High School St. Johns
- Hilton College Treverton College
- Longmarket Girls School Treverton Preparatory School
- Maritzburg Christian School Voortreker High School
- Maritzburg College Weston Agricultural College
- Merchiston Preparatory School Wyekam Collegiate
2.1.2 Media coverage
The Mirror
The Mirror, a local newspaper, delivered weekly to approximately 40 000 households within Pietermaritzburg, printed an article prepared by the MWWG, accompanied by the WWD 2001 mini-poster. The article, titled Helping to save our wetlands, appeared in the issue of the paper distributed on 30 January 2001.
The Village Talk
The Village Talk, a local paper, delivered weekly to households within Howick, printed an article relating to the history of WWD and the importance of wetland systems within South Africa. Last year the Village talk printed an article distributed by the MWWG, but this year the article was printed on the newspaper own accord. This is an encouraging sign that the media is starting to emphasise the occurrence of WWD. The article, titled "The environmental value of wetlands" appeared in the issue of the paper distributed on Wednesday, 31 January 2001.
On 3 February 2001, Jeanette Stewart from WESSA provided a 10-minute telephone interview for African radio, answering questions on different aspects of wetlands. Africans Wildlife Campus is also receiving a copy of the "Exploring Wetland " pack, which will hopefully receive air-time.
The nature television program, 50/50, featured a number of wetland related issues on Sunday 4 February 2001, including interview material with Damian Walters, MWWG and Rennies Wetland Project. The features highlighted the importance of wetlands ecosystems and their importance as crane habitat. The trend towards wetland rehabilitation within South Africa and the Share-Net "Exploring Wetlands" packs were also featured on the show.
2.1.3 Events and educational talks
Mdloti Catchment Management Forum
Craig Cowden from MWWG was invited to speak to the members of the Mdloti Catchment Management Forum, on Thursday, 1 February 2001. The local community members are involved in a project to establish incema (Juncus krausii) within degraded wetland areas for them to be utilised for craft material production. The talk focussed on defining wetland areas, the importance of wetland systems within South Africa, threats to wetlands and the utilisation of wetland plants species for the production of craft material. The talk was then followed by slides showing various wetland types and various threats to wetlands. The members of the forum then asked questions relating to various issues regarding local wetlands and their projects. The forum consisted of approximately 30 people from various institutes, such as KZN Wildlife, WESSA, Mdloti conservancy, Umgeni water and members of the local community.
Athlone Primary School
Craig Cowden from MWWG was invited to speak to classes from Grades 5, 6 and 7, approximately 200 children, at Athlone Primary School on Friday, 2 February 2001. The talk included a general introduction to wetlands, the definition and functions of wetlands, and threats to wetlands. Current issues relating to wetland loss, such as alien plants, the floods in Mozambique and the Cholera epidemic within northern KwaZulu-Natal were also discussed. The children then asked various questions relating to the talk.
Weston Agricultural College
Jeanette Stewart from WESSA was invited to speak to all the pupils at Weston Agricultural College, approximately 230 pupils, on Friday, 2 February 2001. The talk included a general introduction to wetlands, the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Ramsar Convention, the definition and functions of wetlands, and threats to wetlands. The talk largely focussed on the agricultural issues relating to wetlands and indicated why wetlands should be conserved and rehabilitated. Slides showing different kinds of wetlands and the 50/50 video on wetlands with John Wyatt followed the talk.
On Friday, 2 February 2001, an informative wetland talk was given at Thembalethu. This event was organised by Sipho Khubeka from the Greater Edendale Environmental Network (GREEN). There were approximately 15 - 20 people present, representing teachers and students from local schools, Keep Pietermaritzburg Clean Association (KPCA), GREEN, and local conservancies. Ernest Vorwerk gave an introduction to the subject and spoke about how wetlands in the Mkondeni / Cleland Conservancy area have often been the focal point of environmental and conservation efforts. The work in the area has prevented the illegal and ignorant dumping of waste and rubbish, as well as preventing the routing of a new road planned to cut straight through a wetland. The talk was well illustrated with a series of posters and maps of wetlands in the area. Phumlani Dlamini then gave a small presentation on the functions of wetlands. Mark Graham, from MWWG and Umgeni Water, then gave a short presentation and practical demonstration on the function and values of wetlands. There was good participation and discussion around all the presentations which was followed up with a visit and walk through wetlands in the Edendale Valley. Some of the threats to wetlands were identified in the field and participants were able to see how to overcome these problems. There looks to be good potential for local schools to adopt wetlands in this valley and begin rehabilitation projects.
Amatikulu wetland
On Friday, 2 February 2001, a group of approximately 20 youth from Macambini, near the mouth of the Amatikulu River, spent the morning involved in a wetlands event. The idea originated with Isaac Banda, from Enzangakho Consulting, who has been working closely with youth groups focussing on environmental issues such as ecotourism and the cultivation of muti plants.
The day began by visiting one of the communitys wetlands and discovering the benefits of wetlands and the impacts of human activities on these benefits (facilitated by Donovan Kotze from MWWG). Many of the communitys wetlands are still in reasonable condition. However, the wetlands are coming under increased pressure from land-use practices such as the poorly-planned planting of gum trees.
Next, the Amatikulu Prawn farm, also situated on community land, was visited, where a portion of wetland has been rehabilitated through the planting of incema (Juncus kraussii). This is part of pilot project at Amatikulu, facilitated by the Institute of Natural Resources. One of the most threatened wetland types in South Africa is incema marsh. At the same time incema is a very popular plant for weaving mats and other craftwork products. The great demand for incema means that many areas no longer have enough incema to harvest. This problem can be solved through the cultivation of incema, which is a fast growing plant easy to cultivate, provided that it is planted in a moist area and given adequate care. The cultivation and processing of incema certainly has great potential for increasing the welfare of poor communities and at the same time promoting the conservation of a threatened natural system.
The group then proceeded to the Amatikulu Nature Reserve Wetlands were the issues surrounding this estuarine wetland were discussed (facilitated by Nhlahla Nsele). Fun was had observing of some of the wetland dependent birds (facilitated by some of the youth who had recently trained as bird-guides at Wakkerstroom). It was great to see them passing on the skills they had acquired.
After lunch at the Amatikulu Health Centre the group met to discuss a way forward (e.g. arranging a meeting with indunas and farmers). An important contact made by the group was with Mdu Ngcobo, Department of Environmental Affairs, who is based nearby and will continue to work with the youth. Overall the day was useful in raising awareness and linking up key roleplayers around important issues affecting wetlands.
Mbongolwane wetland talk and Incema planting
At Mbongolwane wetland, a wetland talk and activities relating to the planting of Incema (Juncus kraussii) took place on Friday, 2 February 2001. The focus of the event was to promote the wise use of wetland plant species by planting Incema in the wetland. Pupils from 8 schools in Mbongolwane and Eshowe attended the event with some of the principals also participating. Other participants include Farmers Support Group representatives, Land Care Facilitators, Vuma nursery representatives and the various craft groups. In total approximately 100 people were present on the day. Vhangani Silima from RWP gave a talk during the course of the day, which included a general introduction to wetlands, the Ramsar Convention, the definition and functions of wetlands, and threats to wetlands. The talk also explained why Incema should be planted within the wetland and the method of planting incema was demonstrated. MWWG assisted in planning the event at Mbongolwane as well as assisting Vhangani in preparing his talk.
Mkondeni wetland
A workparty of volunteers, approximately 15 people, from the Cleland/Mkondeni Conservancy and Scottsville Primary School were involved in activities within the Mkondeni wetland on Saturday 3 February. The workparty assisted in rehabilitating a portion of the Mkondeni wetland that runs alongside the Oribi Airport. The party was also joined by Vhangani Silima from the Rennies Wetlands Project and Craig Cowden and Donovan Kotze from the Midlands Wetland Working Group. During a previous work party in October last year, conservancy members rallied together by Ernie Vorwerk cleared a dense clump of Mauritius Thorn and planted imizi in the exposed bare soil. During the World Wetland Day event, follow-up clearing of alien plants, especially khaki weed and syringa, was undertaken and more imizi (Cyperus sexangularis) was planted.
Scottsville Primary School
As well as being involved at the Mkondeni wetlands activities on Saturday 3 February 2001, members of the Scottsville Primary School, also carried out alien plant clearing and collected litter and waste at their adopted wetland site near Hayfields shopping mall. The maintenance of this wetland area is an on going project for the schools environmental group.
Hilton wetland
A small group of individuals from the Hilton Wildlife Society were involved in alien plant clearing on the morning of Saturday, 3 February 2001, using slashers and knapsack sprays. The wetland occurs within the boundaries of one of Mondi Forests timber plantations. Mondi Forests supplied the knapsack sprays and slashers, which were utilised on the day.
Home-schooled children
Within Pietermaritzburg a number of children are educated by means of home-schooling techniques. Following the release of the article in the Mirror, Craig Cowden of the MWWG was contacted and asked to lead a field exercise into a wetland with a number of home-schooled children. On Friday, 9 February 2001, approximately 15 children and parents were involved in discussions about wetlands at the University of Natals Denison wetland. The event was also joined by Vhangani Silima from the Rennies Wetlands Project. These discussions included identifying wetland plant and animal species, wetland processes and functions and the impact of alien vegetation. After walking through the wetland the children then helped clear Jobs tears plants, which were clogging up the main water course through the wetland. This was done to facilitate the spread of indigenous wetland plant species within the water course. Two holes were also dug within the wetland for the planting of imisi (Cyperus sexangularis) at a later time period.
Pelham Primary School
The school have adopted the upper portion of the wetland system which includes the University of Natals Denison Wetland and are involved in educational activities, alien plant clearing and the planting of indigenous tree species within the area. The maintenance of this wetland area is an on going project for the schools environmental group. The Midlands Wetland Working Group supplied the environmental group with relevant resources and advice in support of their activities.
AmaHlubi settlement area.
The MWWG recently provided comment on the environmental management plan for the amaHlubi settlement area within the Estcourt region. The area owned by the amaHlubi Trust includes a wetland of national importance, Ntabamhlope vlei. The project team ensuring the implementation of the environmental management plan and education of the community members was supplied with the "Exploring Wetlands" pack.
The results from WWD 2001 are reassuring, as the amount of time and funding for this years events were limited. Despite these limitations the people facilitating the various events were able to involve a significant number of people. The number of people involved exceeds the target for last years event (600), which was considered optimistic even last year with funding and a large amount of time dedicated to WWD. The majority of events were focussed on rural and previously disadvantaged communities, which was the initial aim during the planning phase of the event for 2001.
2.2 Mpumalanga
The 30 anniversary of the signing of the Ramsar Convention and WWD was celebrated in several ways on various localities throughout the province.
The main Provincial celebration took place in the little town of Wakkerstroom organised by the Ermelo Environmental Centre of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Environment. A total of 40 Environmental Officers from 16 offices attended, two local schools (250 pupils) namely the Wakkerstroom Combined Primary and the Wakkerstroom Combined Secondary schools attended and these schools participated in the program my means of musical items. Mr A. Linström from the Mpumalanga Parks Board gave an educational talk on wetlands and Mr. F. Guma, Deputy Director General presented the key note address on the importance of wetlands. Pupils and officials visited a wetland site close to town. The South African paper Pulp Industry (SAPPI) which was represented by Ms. Elsebe Coetzee sponsored this event.
The Lydenburg Environmental Centre of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Environment celebrated this years WWD with contributions to four environmental columns and the distribution of the latest wetland poster to 60 schools in the area. Ms. Marina Geldenhuis of this centre designed this poster. One of the high lights was a hands-on wetland "touch table" display in the Lydenburg Water Focus Centre where visitors are able to take note of the importance of wetlands and its different functions in our every day lives, examples of bio-diversity, materials for arts and crafts, etc. were displayed.
The Entheos Christian School (40 children) visited the Verloren Valei NR near Dullstroom. These kids were entertained with wetlands talks and a video by Mr Frans Krige and Gerhard Schultz (both from the Mpumalanga Parks Board). They received a hands on experience by means of a wetland walk and a swim.
In the Blyde River Catchment a total of 105 pupils of the Kadishi High School attended celebrations at the Kadishi wetland rehabilitation site. Wetland Rehabilitation is currently underway in a joint venture between the Working for Water Program, the local community and the Mpumalanga Parks Board. Mr. Morne Lizamore (Department of Water Affairs and Forestry) gave a presentation on the importance of wetlands and Mrs. Hester Theron (Mpumalanga Parks Board) explained the importance of wetlands to the tourist industry. The Matibidi community were thanked and congratulated for their effort and interest in wetland preservation and conservation. At the same time the Working for Water Program held a wetland rehabilitation workshop with all the community leaders of the area. This year WWD celebrations were presented with great enthusiasm and we believe that wetland conservation got a major boost from all the above activities.
2.3 Western Cape
2.3.1. Authors overview
The natural and cultural environments of the City of Cape Town are unique and the catchments, rivers, wetlands, vleis and bays contribute to Cape Town being one of the most sought after addresses and tourist destinations in South Africa. These natural treasures form part of the drainage system of the City of Cape Town and as the city becomes more and more urbanised and run-off and pollution potentials increase, the management of wetlands as part of the urban landscape demands attention.
World Wetlands Day is a special day in the year and presents an opportunity to highlight the importance of the conservation, holistic management and functioning of one of these elements of our natural heritage, our wetlands.
Through the Catchment Forums, the Catchment Management Department co-ordinated a programme of several events including, policy workshops, student wetland walks, slide shows and drama on World Wetlands Day in 2000. A healthy partnership between Local Authorities, civil society and academic institutions was established and the programme in 2001 further honed and strengthened this partnership.
It must be stated at this juncture that the programme forms part of the overall awareness, education and communication strategy of the Department. As such, the programme seeks, not only to disseminate information and create awareness, but seeks also to strengthen and empower existing initiatives and initiate new programmes where appropriate, always cognisant of the role of education in integrated catchment management as a key element of the development of this city.
Through partnerships with community based and non-governmental organisations as well as support from the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, six programmes were conducted across the Cape Metropolitan Area during the World Wetlands Day Programme 2001. The integration of these events conducted on the 2nd February with the existing educational programmes, capital projects and overall strategy of the Department bodes particularly well for the sustainability of future programmes and the success of integrated urban catchment management.
This annual programme goes a long way in promoting community ownership of our catchments and enhancing the interface between Local Authorities and communities. Perhaps this may best be summed up by an extract from one of the reports.
Partnerships leading to local awareness raising programmes around wetlands and other aspects of the environment are effective and should be encouraged and budgeted for. They are in the interests of the City, its inhabitants and the ecosystems, which underpin our lives.
Patrick Dowling Wildlife and Environment Society, Western Cape.
2.3.2 An assimilation of the reports submitted by participating organizations
Reports submitted vary according to inherent capacity in terms of both human and physical resources and the nature of programmes that were undertaken by participating organisations. The limited budget put considerable constraints on programmes but the strength of the entire World Wetlands Day event was Councils support for a "bottom-up" approach. As the programme is further honed, the interface between a "top-down" and "bottom-up" approach should be struck.
Rondevlei/Zeekoevlei programme
Sixty learners and two educators, Mr Hefte and Mrs Saunders of the Acacia and Plantation Primary Schools respectively, participated in the programme that highlighted the impact of urbanisation on the Lotus river system and the consequent impact on the major receiving bodies, Zeekoevlei and Rondevlei.
The emphasis of the programme was on wetland management and learners visited a range of wetlands under various management options. These included:
The Acacia Road Wetlands that are largely neglected and severely impacted through pollution, dumping, inappropriate development and poor environmental ethics
Zeekoevlei wetlands that are freely accessible to the public and managed as part of public open space Rondevlei that is managed as part of a local area nature reserve.
The visits were accompanied by clean-ups, slide shows on the ecological functioning of wetlands, general role of wetlands in the improvement of urban run-off and water quality testing exercises.
Hout Bay Wetland Programme from headwaters to estuary
Hout Bay River Catchment Forum members and Hout Bay Museum guides conducted a tour of the river system and the Hout Bay Wetlands for learners from the Oranjekloof Moravian, Sentinel and Kronendal Primary Schools.
The tour and presentations provided learners with a history of the river and the associated wetlands, information about the changing land use patterns and the impact on the wetlands, an assessment of the river rehabilitation programme and the effects on the estuary and most of all an opportunity to become actively involved in wetland management by removing invasive aliens and by designing posters of wetlands to be displayed at spaza shops, the library and their own classrooms.
Schools are invited to attend follow-up workshops and a teacher-training workshop is planned.
Noordhoek Wetlands a system of interconnected wetlands
The impact of Wastewater treatment on the wetlands, artificial and natural wetlands, reed-beds, toxic algal blooms and the use of groundwater form part of the urban landscape in the Noordhoek Catchment. Five primary schools namely Ukhanyo, Kommetjie, Marine, Kleinberg and Imhoffs Gift Waldorf participated and shared their experiences on a particularly eventful and exciting educational excursion around the wetlands in Noordhoek.
What was particularly pleasing in this programme was the fact that the guides had been trained in earlier wetland focussed training workshops. These guides in association with community organisations in the area have also developed a "home grown" wetland pamphlet for use in tourism initiatives. The training demonstrated the need for capacity building to ensure sustainability of programmes.
Partnerships leading to local awareness were seen as crucial by those organisations active in awareness raising in the Noordhoek valley.
The Wetlands of Khayelitsha
The Durbanville Environmental Forum (DEF) hosted a series of talks and a display in the community library. Members of the (DEF), the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism and the City of Cape Town supplied exhibition material.
Topics covered by the talks included matters on policy related to wetland management, the impact of public behavioural patterns on wetlands, upstream-downstream relationships in the Kuils River catchment and the impact on the Khayelitsha wetlands and matters that contributed to a general awareness and civic responsibility.
In addition to this programme, the Environmental Justice Networking Forum co-ordinated a series of activities that exposed their membership to:
The human impacts on wetlands particularly those in Khayelitsha
The initiatives, programmes and activities embarked upon by communities, local authorities and others that impact on wetlands and their management or conservation
Possible areas of joint collaboration and action between civil society and local authorities around wetland management
Edith Stephens Wetland Park programme-restoring a wetland with people in mind
This is a project supported by the City of Cape Town, National Botanical Institute, Working for Water and the World Wide Fund for Nature. .About 50 years ago academic botanist Edith Stephens purchased about 4 ha of seasonal wetland on the Cape Flats in one of the major drainage basins on the Cape Flats ,the Lotus River System, and placed it in the hands of the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden.
This World Wetlands day 2001 programme focussed on the conflict between conservation of natural ecosystems, the restoration of the wetland and the development of this area and adjacent land into a community park and conservation area. It was marked by an organised information and discussion session around the broader issues of wetland conservation and community development, and included an outing to Rondevlei wetland to view best wetland management practices.
The Working for Water Programme and the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden assisted greatly in providing technical expertise and together with the participation of the community made this programme a most memorable one.
2.3.3 Conclusion
This programme, started in 1999 has mutated into one that is showing the fruits of trust, respect and empowerment. The true worth is the significant partnering relationship built between civil society and local authorities, the understanding of the impact of urbanisation on our wetlands and the will by stakeholders to get involved and DO!
2.3.4 List of participating organisations
The following organisations participated with the City of Cape Town in the programme.
- Wildlife and Environment Society-Western Cape
- Environmental Justice Networking Forum-Western Cape
- Tsoga Environmental Centre
- Durbanville Environmental Forum
- Hout Bay Museum
- Glenco Schools project
- Edith Stephens Wetland Park
- National Botanical Institute
- World Wide Fund For Nature
- Working For Water Programme (Dept of Water Affairs & Forestry)
- Kommetjie Environmental Awareness Group
- Burning Spear Movement
- Phillipi Youth Forum
The following officials of the City of Cape Town contributed to the success of the programme:Karen Patten & Sandy Hustwick- City of Cape Town AdministrationJulia Wood- South Peninsula Administration Ossie Asmal & Steyn Marais City of Tygerberg AdministrationLindie Buirskie CMC-AdministrationPatt Titmuss Blaauwberg Administration
Report compiled by programme manager:
Randall Adriaans
City of Cape Town CMC: Administration
Catchment Management Department
Tel: 4872453 email: email@example.com
Reports on WWD activities compiled by:
Mmakoma Moloto
Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism


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Note to readers: Henry Unger wrote this column in 2009.
Companies big and small don't do succession well.
"The CEO succession process is broken in North America and is no better in many other parts of the world," author Ram Charan wrote in Harvard Business Review.
Locally, you only have to look to Coke and Home Depot to see how two of our most important companies failed to get it right when they were replacing legendary leaders several years ago. Thankfully, they learned from their mistakes and moved on to better leaders.
It's no picnic at smaller family-owned firms, either. The reasons are many, including ego and the loss of talented people who bolt after they lose the CEO horse race to another heavy hitter.
I decided to see if Truett and Dan Cathy at Atlanta-based Chick-fil-A had any answers. They run sort of a hybrid company — family-owned, but larger than most with $3 billion in revenue. Arguably, they straddle both parts of the business world to a degree, although they are clearly a private firm.
I thought I'd find Truett, at 88, a ceremonial chairman and CEO. Boy, was I wrong.
"I don't have the baton yet," said Dan, president and chief operating officer. "I'm not CEO. My dad reminds me of that regularly, which is fine with me. … He has his hand on some of the levers."
Recently, Dan said, the executive team needed his father's approval to hire 11 additional people for the corporate staff this year and another 25 next year.
"We were pleading with him," Dan, 56, recalled. "He's a study in extremes. … He's incredibly cheap and incredibly generous."
Truett eventually approved the hiring. And he still has the last word on other key issues, such as debt, expansion and new menu items.
"Why would I want to retire from what I enjoy doing?" Truett asked rhetorically. Whenever that retirement happens, Dan will take the reins, confident that the key executives he has worked with will be with him.
"We've been together as a team for 30 years," Dan said. Aside from Truett, Dan and his brother, Bubba, the other four members of the executive team are not family members.
The Cathy clan believes in grooming execs from the inside, day in and day out. They don't wait for a crisis. They obviously don't believe in an age limit, like many public companies do.
And hamburgers will be on the menu before headhunters get a call to find a CEO for Chick-fil-A from the outside.
"Internal is the key," Dan said. "You get deeper insights into the business and a good hand-off."
But how do you guard against becoming too complacent or unresponsive to big changes swirling around your company?
Chick-fil-A has an advantage, Dan said. It operates in the super-competitive fast-food industry, as opposed to a sector with only a few dominant players.
"You're always about continuous improvement, because of the level of competition. It's a fractured industry," Dan said.
But it's not a fractured family. The third generation is already working at the company. Dan's son, Andrew, is in California, recruiting owner-operators. He'll probably wind up at headquarters by the end of next year.
But there's no guarantee he or any other Cathy will succeed Truett and Dan in the top job.
"We need the most talented people leading the business," Andrew said.
Is that why they've had 42 straight years of rising sales?
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November 17th, 2009
6:50 am
My son is at school out of state where no chick-fil-a exists. Before flying up to see him in Oct, we stopped at the original location. They packed a cooler of sandwiches for us so we could arrive w/ his favorite food! They even did it at a discount, since we brought enough for an Army…well, maybe just Army swim team, but still….thanks Chick-fil-A!!
November 17th, 2009
6:56 am
It doesn't hurt them that they have better food and service than their competition also.
November 17th, 2009
6:56 am
The reason why they have been so successful is because the CEO of this remarkable company ALWAYS put GOD first! They are the ONLY chain that is closed on their sabbath day Sunday…You will NOT find any other fast food restaurant closed. You will find some banks open on Sundays'. I love this place!
God Bless Them!
November 17th, 2009
6:56 am
The best run fast food chain/organization in America. My order has NEVER been wrong and the employees are trained to make you feel special. A wonderful organization that gives back to the community via scholarships to our youth and other ways. Other corporations can learn from Truett's success. And they are not even opened on Sunday!
November 17th, 2009
6:57 am
The secret of their success is they have managed to keep Wall Street's hands out of Chick-fil-A's pockets! Wall Street is nothing more than a white collar mob who steal from shareholders and it's underling employees to front their lavish lifestyles. No different than the old italiam mobs of years past. As long as this wonderful family is at the reigns, this company will flourish. Wall Street CEO's are not GOD but everyone looks to them as having this magical success and they simply bounce from company to company, pillaging everyone in their path!
November 17th, 2009
7:02 am
One other thought! And I bet the Cathy's don't even have that coveted "Harvard" business school degree where white thugs are graduated every year….the ones who have run Wall Street in the ground in the first place!!!
November 17th, 2009
7:02 am
There always seems to be a common response from their employees when you ask for something "my pleasure". They're not perfect, but they strive to make the customer (feel) important.
November 17th, 2009
7:09 am
Everything written above is accurate.
November 17th, 2009
7:15 am
"Some local companies have stumbled when it comes to succession at the top. Chick-fil-A thinks it has it figured out."
It is moronic headlines like these that hurt the credibility of the AJC. The incorrect use of "succession" sounds like something a sixth grader would write. How embarrassing to see headlines like that on the AJC website for the whole world to see.
November 17th, 2009
7:15 am
They use words like, "my pleasure" when other companies dont even thank you as youre pulling away from the drive-thru. Their employees understand that their paychecks come from the customer, not the corporation.
It also helps that their food is fantastic.
Finally, I was at Camp Winshape when I was younger and Truett showed up, took 10 or so foster boys to the local mall in Rome, including me and a couple of others who were just along for the ride.
When we got there he told us to pick out any pair of shoes we wanted for back to school, everyone included. It was one of the surprises of my lifetime and I have never forgotten that lesson in generosity.
November 17th, 2009
7:21 am
CFA is truly a remarkable company and business. I worked there in high school, met my husband working there and we have been together for 20 years. It is by far the best fast food option out there. My husband and I were out running errands last night, when we returned I asked our kids what they had for dinner? With a grin and a smirk my older daughter said "where you think"?…I laughed and said CFA…I was right. We eat it so much it is almost funny around here…but the bottom line is it never gets old and we keep going back. We love you CFA!!!!
November 17th, 2009
7:24 am
Great article, but just one thing bothered me.
And hamburgers will be on the menu before headhunters get a call to find a CEO for Chick-fil-A from the outside.
They actually sell hamburgers and the Dwarf House and Truett's Grill.
November 17th, 2009
7:29 am
Hey Nora,
I looks to me that you might want to look inthe mirror before casting stones (to mix metaphors):
suc·ces·sion (sk-sshn)
1. The act or process of following in order or sequence.
2. A group of people or things arranged or following in order; a sequence: "A succession of one-man stalls offered soft drinks" (Alec Waugh). See Synonyms at series.
a. The sequence in which one person after another succeeds to a title, throne, dignity, or estate.
b. The right of a person or line of persons to so succeed.
c. The person or line having such a right.
a. The act or process of succeeding to the rights or duties of another.
b. The act or process of becoming entitled as a legal beneficiary to the property of a deceased person.
Looks like maybe they did use the word properly.
I like the food and the service is impeccable. I think corp watch got it right. The Cathys don't manage to 30-60-90 day numbers. They do what is right for the long term even if there might be some short term pain.
November 17th, 2009
7:38 am
November 17th, 2009
7:42 am
Does any one out there besides ME see similarities between this organization & coach Paul Johnson @ GT? PERSISTENCE, DETERMINATION & FOCUS ON FUNDAMENTALLY BASIC PRINCIPLES! No great secrets here..A steady work ethic and clear understanding that leadership is uniting others in the pursuit of a common goal….
November 17th, 2009
7:48 am
Nora,, In case you haven't heard, the grammar police are not hiring. If that is all you got out of the article, you need to get a hobby or something.
November 17th, 2009
7:51 am
I wish I could add to all of the superlative comments made above but everyone echoed my sentiments concerning this wonderful organization. I live here in Jacksonville and I always BEAM with pride when I tell everyone that this organization is from MY home town! There's a CFA right around the corner from where I work and I try to eat there at least twice a week! However, my only suggestion is this………PLEASE BRING BACK those Peach Milkshakes!! Thank you Cathy Family!
November 17th, 2009
7:51 am
paul johnson left his Navy football team before the bowl game for more money. he could have stayed for one more game. i don't think the mighty Ga tech program was going to go calling elsewhere. would i call Truett Cathy a traitor to his fellow co-workers? The furthest from it. Would I call PJ a traitor for leaving young men with more heart and more determination than he will ever have? After he had promised to finish the drill with them? After he had promised he would never leave? OF course. PJ is not a man of integrity and those blinded by his outward character will soon see his real self when the real money comes a callin'.
November 17th, 2009
7:52 am
…The purpose of life SHOULD be to see one another through not to see through one another..
November 17th, 2009
7:54 am
Pond,U r kidding right?Man there is no limit to what a Tech fan will do when their team breaks .500.Grew up on their cooking and it as good as always,great people,great company GREAT FOOD,OH AND go DAWGS!!!!!
November 17th, 2009
7:55 am
you always get great value for your money. You also know that your money has been well spent and well deserved.
November 17th, 2009
7:57 am
It is folks like you that think I should be responsible for your healthcare…..nora, nora, nora, —notta, notta, notta,
November 17th, 2009
7:59 am
The original Dwarf House has been a favorite in my family for over 30 years. Last Thanksgiving I stopped by to pick up pies (they have the best chocolate pie) for the family. They only had two left and one had just been sliced. The manager reassembled it, brought it out to me personally and gave me his card to contact him if we were not happy with the pre-sectioned pie. That particular manager has been with the company for years and is a familiar face to those that frequent the restaurant. That is why they succeed.
November 17th, 2009
8:05 am
East Point -
That's exactly why they're the best.
For everyone else, please take the GT/Dawg comments and Nora bashing to another comment section. This ain't the place for it.
November 17th, 2009
8:06 am
Their business model is second to none. Additionally, when you put GOD first, you will be Blessed. Amen, Chick-Fil-A !!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 17th, 2009
8:09 am
One of the ministers at our church is a manager of CFA, and he loves working there. Occasionaly, he brings to Sunday School coupons for free sandwiches for our group. He states that they are closed on all Sundays, which is uncommon for a fast food resturant. The retail store where I work is closed on all holidays, which is wonderful, but it is open on all Sundays. They allow us to have 2 Sundays per month off. Like CFA, our company is still owned and operated by the same family that started the business in the 40's. They slowly built 25 stores across the country, and are working on opening 2 more next year. It is not a publicly traded company, like CFA. We also work on excellent customer service to retain valued customers. That is the key.
November 17th, 2009
8:09 am
Closed on Sundays and still they have better numbers than other companies open on Sundays. If evidence need be prevented of God's greatness and blessings, I give you Exhibit 1 – Chick-Fil-A.
November 17th, 2009
8:12 am
You know, the funniest thing about Chick-Fil-A happened when my company sent me to Orange County, CA for six months in 2005. Wouldn't you know it, they had a grand opening for Chick-Fil-A (one of the first in that region) and Krispy Kreme was there. Talk about curing the homesick. When I rolled down the window at the drive-thru, there were three order-takers traveling throughout the line. (Of course, even when Chick-Fil-A goes to a new region, there will be a line.) The thing is, every person I talked too had a southern accent, and said, "Now ya'll come back now, ya here?" I just can't tell whether that was Chick-Fil-A's policy, or just actors practicing their craft?
True story.
November 17th, 2009
8:13 am
Whenever you put God first, you will always succeed! I eat CFA at least twice a week. Of course the food is good, but it's the other things like the wearing of gloves, they don't handle money & the food, they are dressed neat & presentable, there are no employees checking or talking on their cell phones while working behind the counter and they are always pleasant. Finally, Truett Cathy is not money hungry;the money comes as a result of his simplistic and respectful leadership. Thanks Mr. Truett
November 17th, 2009
8:15 am
There is a new Chick-Fil-A that has not been opened too long in Flowery Branch, Ga. My husband and I had an opportunity to visit it a couple of weeks ago. I thought I was back in the 50″s! The kids that were working there, were first of all helpful, and cheerful and seemed like they were just glad to be there! I cannot tell you how refreshing this was. The young man actually carried our tray to a table…..the employees were so "Different", I can't explain it! All I can say is that if every restaurant had these kinds of employees and acted this way toward their customers……no one would go out of business! They are a great company with the right attitude toward their customers and they also have Great Food!!! Keep up the good Work!!!
November 17th, 2009
8:16 am
Amen Nora. Jesus loves chicken. And he loves good grammer! Actually he loves everyone! All you people! Praise Jesus may he live forever in peace and lovingness and earth.
November 17th, 2009
8:31 am
I've never had a bad chick-fil-a experience!!!
November 17th, 2009
8:31 am
It's unbelievable how many people on here say God is the reason for their success AFTER they praise Chick-fil-a's food, customer service, business model, etc. God gave us freewill to make our own choices; The Cathy's have used their freewill responsibly in order to grow a great business; thank God for freewill. I'm sure God isn't up in heaven personally seeing to a business' success. Doesn't sound like the God I know……
But I digress.
Best customer service, hands down. Best food for the best price. Strong leadership. This is what makes CFA a great company.
November 17th, 2009
8:35 am
CFA gets it right on many fronts, but the thing that I notice the most is the caliber of the employees. There is a CFA located across the street from my kids' high school, and as could be imagined, many of the employees are students. You routinely see only the best and brightest working there. Heck, they even sponsor a college scholarship (not huge money, but money none the less) that is awarded to the student employee that does best in school.
Funny there are Arby's, McD's and a BK not far down the street. You go there, and you encounter the typical loser fast food employees, and you wonder why you didn't go to CFA in the first place.
November 17th, 2009
8:36 am
I am a former Chick-fil-a Dwarf House/Jonesboro employee. I started working there just after it opened and Truett's son Bubba was there every day with us the first year. What impressed me the most was the level of excellence that was required in everything – starting with the best ingredients for their food, cleanliness and customer care was definitely number 1 priority with everyone. The management led by example and they strived to give back to their customers, community and their employees. I believe the success of this company is due to hard work, diligence and priorities being in the right order. God first, family, excellence and integrity in their business practices. Many years have passed since those days, but I still have nothing but good memories of working for the Cathy's and Chick-fil-A. My 15 year old son plans to get a job this summer – I plan to steer him toward CFA as I believe it will instill good work habits in a first rate work environment – and he won't have to worry about missing church on Sunday's because he has to work – priorities! God bless the CFA organization and the Cathy family.
November 17th, 2009
8:44 am
Corp Watch
November 17th, 2009
7:02 am
One other thought! And I bet the Cathy's don't even have that coveted "Harvard" business school degree where white thugs are graduated every year….the ones who have run Wall Street in the ground in the first place!!!
To Corp Watch……Someone always has to bring the Race Card to a well meaning article…..are you a "Black Thug" with a chip on your shoulder?
November 17th, 2009
8:47 am
One day I would love to see more Chick fil a's than Mcdonalds but I dont know if that would be successful. I will say this though there does need to be more of them. I live in a city of around 100,000 and we only have one.
November 17th, 2009
8:47 am
The secret is in their waffle fries.
November 17th, 2009
8:48 am
CFA is a "Harvard" business school lesson on every visit… charge a fair price and give your customers more than they expect EVERYTIME. CFA is clearly #1 and second place is a distant second.
November 17th, 2009
8:48 am
Love it! The southwest chargrilled chicken salad, a small soup, and a small Diet. Dr. Pepper are ALWAYS my favorites!
Eating that salad for 2 weeks helped me lose my last 5 lbs to get into my wedding gown, LOL.
In any event, I agree with the comments above (the accurate ones). The owners "get it". If you put God first and greed doesn't exist, you will always flourish. A co-worker and I went to the drive through for lunch. It took FOREVER! The soup heater was on the fritz. One manager came out to tell us what was going on and asked if we wanted to wait. We did..no problem…he gave us free meal cards from his wallet. ANOTHER manager came out and gave us an update and asked us what we wanted to drink (for free). She also came out with out tickets and told us she had already refunded our money. When she finally came back with the food, we had free milkshakes, extra fries, our soup, 2 free meal cards, the managers business card, AND a personal invitation to come back another day for a free lunch.
Simply amazing.
November 17th, 2009
8:49 am
To rise to the top at Chick-Fil-A, not only must your surname be "Cathy", but you must be bald. Perhaps their slogan could be, "If you jave someting on top, you won't reach it."
November 17th, 2009
8:53 am
They don't hire the standard foulmouth getto punks that the other fast food places do.
November 17th, 2009
8:57 am
@dgroy – that was as ignorant as the comment you were responding to. Why are you assuming this person is black? They didn't mention their race, nor did they allude to it. So why the assumptions?
November 17th, 2009
9:06 am
If I could do it all over again, my first job would have been at Chick-Fil-A. I love their food, and their associates are always very friendly and courteous. One of the best things I like is their sweet tea. Not too sweet, not too unsweet, and no lemon flavoring is added. You want lemon, they'll throw in a real slice of lemon. Which they cut themselves. In relation to the tea, there's no risk of going to one location, and getting good tea, but going to another location and getting bad tea. The tea's the same no matter which location.
Their waffle fries are one of only three fast-food restaurant fries I will eat. Everyone else uses those nasty shoestring fries that don't offer much. When I want fries, I want FRIES.
That was an awesome story, mom3boys. That shows just how much a company cares about their customers. I remember one day my car broke down, and someone gave me a ride to a nearby Chick-Fil-A. I had no money on me whatsoever to repair the car. The manager offered me a free cup of coffee and a chicken biscuit to at least help calm my nerves. Finally a tow truck arrived, towed my car to the shop, and drove me to work. I managed to borrow the money needed to repair the car and pay the tow driver.
One thing I've noticed about a lot of Chick-Fil-A restaurants is they're very active in the local community. Nothing proves this more than during a local high school football team schedule. I've seen them offer a free sandwich or discount to team players, cheerleaders, or anyone who went to a home game, if they produce a ticket stub or program.
Another thing they've done recently during these tough times is "Receipt Day." On a certain day of the month, certain locations will give you a receipt for your purchase. If you return to that location within the next 30 days after that day, and present your receipt, you can get that same item, or similar, for free. It's things like this that show that there are some companies out there that still care about their customers as a person, and not just their money.
November 17th, 2009
9:12 am
I attended the old Walter F. George High School in the late '60s/early 70's. The parking lot at The Dwarf House in Hapeville was my friends and my "hang out" place. Mr. Cathy would come out and patrol the lot. As long as you had at least a Coke all was well. (Beer=Banned Forever) We loved Mr. Cathy. He treated us like we were HIS kids. But the proof-positive about what kind of person Mr. Cathy is: walking in at least 25 years later and seeing some of the same people still working there. Well, I guess I know what's for lunch today: A Number 1 with a Coke! (And "they" said Mr. Cathy had lost it when he began opening stores in malls. Ha ha ha.)
November 17th, 2009
10:14 am
I really believe Jesus (our lord may he live forever in light and happy) will bless chick-fil-a and all its employess with a substantial dividend package. Jesus! Jesus! Jesus! AMEN!
November 17th, 2009
10:34 am
Dear CATHY FAMILY,
I would personally like thank you all very much for running such a great restaurant chain and NOT catering to Thug clientele like some of your competitors elect to do.
Whenever I visit a Chick-fil-a location, the patrons entering the parking area always use a turn signal to let other motorists know they are making a turn, none of the vehicles in the parking lot are backed in (poorly) into the parking spaces, the restaurant is always clean & well-lit, the food is usually somewhat fresh and edible (except when near closing time) and the staff behind the counter is always friendly, polite, personable, articulate, kind to ALL customers and easy to understand.
Compared to the pleasant Chick-fil-a dining experience, I feel like I am going to get shot in a drive-by when visiting a competitor's location.
Thank you for being a beacon of light in a world of corporate darkness and customer NON-service, Cathy Family.
November 17th, 2009
12:08 pm
Thank you S W. That guy seems to be the one with the chip. I'm saluting the Cathy's in showing the rest of us that one doesn't need a Harvard MBA to be successful. My point was some of those who have run Wall Street to the ground came from the most elite colleges in the country. And yes, I refer to them as thugs because what they have done to investors and employees IS thuglike. Chick-fil-a is refreshing. And if you call their customer service line, I'd bet my last dollar that you won't be redirected to a call center in India!
November 17th, 2009
1:42 pm
What has to be done to force these knockers to open on Sunday? I recognize the Sabbath on Saturday and can not get to the nearest Chicken-fil-A because I can't use the car on the Sabbath.
Chicken-fil-A should quit their discrimination. It should be illegal!!!
Mazel tov
November 17th, 2009
2:03 pm
Best post of the day, Brauny.


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Steven Doerr, MD, is a U.S. board-certified Emergency Medicine Physician. Dr. Doerr received his undergraduate degree in Spanish from the University of Colorado at Boulder. He graduated with his Medical Degree from the University Of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Denver, Colorado in 1998 and completed his residency training in Emergency Medicine from Denver Health Medical Center in Denver, Colorado in 2002, where he also served as Chief Resident.
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What causes brucellosis?
Brucellosis is a systemic infectious disease transmitted from certain animals to humans (zoonotic disease). Brucellosis in humans is predominantly caused by four different species of Brucella bacteria: Brucella melitensis (goats, sheep, camels), Brucella suis (pigs), Brucella abortus (cows, buffalo, elk, camels, yaks), and Brucella canis (dogs). Though all of these species can cause human brucellosis, Brucella melitensis is the most prevalent worldwide, and it is felt to cause the most severe cases of brucellosis.
How is brucellosis transmitted?
Brucellosis is transmitted from animals to humans in several ways. The most common route of transmission occurs when humans consume raw milk or cheese from infected sheep and goats. Infected animals shed the organism into their milk, and if humans eat or drink unpasteurized dairy products from these affected animals, they can develop brucellosis.
Brucellosis can also be transmitted to humans via inhalation of the organism or by direct contact with infected animal secretions. The bacteria can gain entry into the body through the inhalation of aerosolized secretions, through breaks in the skin, or through exposure of the mucous membranes/conjunctiva from the splashing of infected secretions. With these routes of entry, brucellosis is an occupational disease that can affect veterinarians, slaughterhouse workers, butchers, hunters, laboratory personnel, and those individuals who work closely with livestock (for example, farmers and shepherds).
Finally, an accidental injection with the livestock vaccine used against Brucella abortus can also lead to brucellosis in humans. Human-to-human transmission is very rare (via sexual contact and breastfeeding).
What are the symptoms and signs of brucellosis?
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The signs and symptoms of brucellosis are extensive and they can be similar to many other febrile illnesses. They include
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Southwests football team recognized its task of repeating as district champions had become more difficult when Belen Jesuit was moved up to District 15-8A.
But the Eagles successfully defended their territory Saturday night.
Junior quarterback DUndre Pickett-White threw four touchdown passes, and junior Quindale Corker had two clutch interceptions to help Southwest secure a 35-17 comeback win against Belen at Tropical Park.
Pickett-White completed 12 of 18 passes for 274 yards and threw three of his four touchdown passes in the second half to help the Eagles (3-0, 1-0) erase a 10-point third-quarter deficit and score 28 unanswered points.
It was rough in this game, but just like our last win we fought through some adversity, Southwest coach Tim Neal said. I think this shows that this team is ready to compete for the playoffs.
Belen (1-2, 0-1) took a 17-7 lead late in the third quarter on a perfectly executed option pass from wide receiver Christian Barrial to Daniel Neptune that covered 23 yards.
On the ensuing drive, Southwest began its comeback.
And Pickett-White just needed a couple of throws to turn the tide.
Pickett-White lobbed a pass over a Belen defenders reach and into the hands of receiver Kristian Torano for a 26-yard gain into Belen territory. Four plays later, receiver Daquantay Smith made a great leaping catch in the corner of the end zone for a 19-yard touchdown.
Corker intercepted Belen quarterback Cristian Matos on the next drive setting up Southwest at the Wolverines 35-yard line.
On the first play of the fourth quarter, Pickett-White dropped in a perfect pass to Smith over the middle for a 35-yard touchdown pass to give Southwest the lead for good.
Belen advanced into Southwest territory on the ensuing possession.
But the Eagles stopped the Wolverines on downs at the Southwest 30.
Southwest put the game out of reach when Trevon Sands hauled in a screen pass over the middle, escaped two tacklers, spun around and ran 70 yards for a touchdown.
Those guys called those plays themselves, Neal said. They saw it was there, and thats what we train for is to have those kids prepared for those situations and adjust.
Pickett-White threw a 45-yard touchdown pass to Sam Flowers early to open the scoring. Belen did not allow the Eagles to add to their lead, however, and managed to take the lead scoring 10 points prior to halftime by taking advantage of Southwest turnovers.
Kevin Pascual intercepted Pickett-White with less than a minute to go in the half just moments after Barrial scored a 1-yard touchdown to help tie the score at 7. Jorge Powells 27-yard field goal gave Belen a 10-7 lead.
Belen moved the ball effectively behind Matos and its running game.
But the Eagles adjusted late in the third quarter, putting more defenders near the line of scrimmage to shut down the run.
We couldnt get frustrated because we know were a second-half team, Pickett-White said. Everything on our team is about momentum. We build momentum and then we sustain it. It shows in how we play.


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|Apr. 18 12:53 PM PT1:53 PM MT2:53 PM CT3:53 PM ET19:53 GMT3:53 AM 北京时间12:53 PM MST2:53 PM EST23:53 UAE15:53 ET - Steen scored at 26 seconds of the third overtime to give the St. Louis Blues a 4-3 victory over the defending Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series on Thursday night.
Analysis: Steen beat Corey Crawford off a pair of short passes from Steve Ott and David Backes to cap the longest overtime game in franchise history. Steen has five goals and three assists in 20 career playoff games. He scored three times in the Blues' six contests last season.
|Apr. 3 12:12 PM PT1:12 PM MT2:12 PM CT3:12 PM ET19:12 GMT3:12 AM 北京时间12:12 PM MST2:12 PM EST23:12 UAE15:12 ET - Steen has an upper-body injury for the Blues.
Analysis: The St. Louis Blues' leading goal scorer is considered day-to-day.
|Mar. 30 12:46 PM PT1:46 PM MT2:46 PM CT3:46 PM ET19:46 GMT3:46 AM 北京时间12:46 PM MST2:46 PM EST23:46 UAE15:46 ET - Steen scored a pair of goals in a 4-2 loss to visiting Dallas on Saturday.
Analysis: Steen is playing well with three goals and four assists during a four-game point streak.
|Jan. 29 10:55 AM PT11:55 AM MT12:55 PM CT1:55 PM ET18:55 GMT2:55 AM 北京时间11:55 AM MST1:55 PM EST22:55 UAE13:55 ET - Steen gave the Blues the early lead and Jaroslav Halak earned his fourth shutout of the season and was the game's first star in a 3-0 victory over the Devils on Tuesday night.
Analysis: Steen has three of his 27 goals in his last four games.
|Jan. 26 6:52 AM PT7:52 AM MT8:52 AM CT9:52 AM ET14:52 GMT10:52 PM 北京时间7:52 AM MST9:52 AM EST18:52 UAE9:52 ET - Steen had two assists in Saturday's 4-3 SO win over the Isles.
Analysis: Steen has six points in a four-game run.
|Jan. 24 2:03 PM PT3:03 PM MT4:03 PM CT5:03 PM ET22:03 GMT6:03 AM 北京时间3:03 PM MST5:03 PM EST2:03 UAE (+1)17:03 ET - Steen scored his 26th goal in Thursday's victory over the Rangers.
Analysis: Steen has two goals and two assists over his last three contests.
|Jan. 24 12:26 PM PT1:26 PM MT2:26 PM CT3:26 PM ET20:26 GMT4:26 AM 北京时间1:26 PM MST3:26 PM EST0:26 UAE (+1)15:26 ET - Steen was back in the lineup for the St. Louis Blues in Saturday's 4-3 shootout win over the New York Islanders.
Analysis: The high-scoring forward was forced out in the second period of Thursday's 2-1 victory over the New York Rangers because of a lower-body injury. He had two assists in Saturday's win and one of the Blues' two goals in the shootout.
|Jan. 22 12:26 PM PT1:26 PM MT2:26 PM CT3:26 PM ET20:26 GMT4:26 AM 北京时间1:26 PM MST3:26 PM EST0:26 UAE (+1)15:26 ET - Steen was the only bright spot for St. Louis in Tuesday's 7-1 loss to New Jersey, scoring his team-leading 25th goal.
Analysis: Steen has three goals and three assists over his last six contests.
|Jan. 18 4:26 PM PT5:26 PM MT6:26 PM CT7:26 PM ET0:26 GMT8:26 AM 北京时间5:26 PM MST7:26 PM EST4:26 UAE (+1)19:26 ET - Steen is back in the St. Louis lineup after missing 11 games because of a concussion.
Analysis: Steen, who leads the Blues with 24 goals, last played Dec. 21 in a 6-0 win at Edmonton. He was greeted Saturday night with a standing ovation from the home crowd before St. Louis played the Anaheim Ducks. A nine-year NHL veteran, Steen will play for Sweden in the upcoming Sochi Olympics.
|Dec. 23 4:06 PM PT5:06 PM MT6:06 PM CT7:06 PM ET0:06 GMT8:06 AM 北京时间5:06 PM MST7:06 PM EST4:06 UAE (+1)19:06 ET - The Blues activated Steen from injured reserve Friday and said he would be in the lineup Saturday against Anaheim, which is first overall in the NHL.
Analysis: Steen was second in the NHL with 24 goals when the Blues placed him on IR late last month, retroactive to Dec. 21 when he was injured against Edmonton. He's second on the team with 38 points, two points behind T.J. Oshie, in 35 games with six game-winning goals.
|Dec. 20 2:24 PM PT3:24 PM MT4:24 PM CT5:24 PM ET22:24 GMT6:24 AM 北京时间3:24 PM MST5:24 PM EST2:24 UAE (+1)17:24 ET - Steen scored twice in Thursday's win over Montreal.
Analysis: He now has 24 goals to match a career high, which took him 68 games to reach in 2009-10.
|Dec. 18 1:35 PM PT2:35 PM MT3:35 PM CT4:35 PM ET21:35 GMT5:35 AM 北京时间2:35 PM MST4:35 PM EST1:35 UAE (+1)16:35 ET - Steen has agreed to terms on a three-year, $17.4 million contract extension.
Analysis: The 29-year-old Steen is having the best season of his career with 22 goals and 36 points in 33 games. He was the first player in the NHL to score in each of the team's first 10 wins since Eric Lindros in 1993-93 and scored 20 goals in 24 games, a franchise best since Brett Hull in 1990-91.
|Nov. 28 12:42 PM PT1:42 PM MT2:42 PM CT3:42 PM ET20:42 GMT4:42 AM 北京时间1:42 PM MST3:42 PM EST0:42 UAE (+1)15:42 ET - Alexander Steen scored his 20th of the season for the Blues, who have won five straight.
Analysis: The win for St. Louis was their first victory in Colorado since April 12, 2009.
|Nov. 26 11:09 AM PT12:09 PM MT1:09 PM CT2:09 PM ET19:09 GMT3:09 AM 北京时间12:09 PM MST2:09 PM EST23:09 UAE14:09 ET - Steen scored twice to lead the St. Louis Blues to a 3-0 win over the Minnesota Wild on Monday night.
Analysis: Steen has 19 goals this season, one behind Washington's Alex Ovechkin for the NHL lead. Steen broke out of four-game goal drought by pounding in the rebound of Jay Bouwmeester's shot midway through the first period to give the Blues a 2-0 lead.
|Nov. 18 2:10 PM PT3:10 PM MT4:10 PM CT5:10 PM ET22:10 GMT6:10 AM 北京时间3:10 PM MST5:10 PM EST2:10 UAE (+1)17:10 ET - Steen was held pointless for only the second time this season Sunday night in a 4-1 loss to Washington.
Analysis: Steen finished with three shots on goal and another four that were blocked. His points streak came to an end at 13 games, the longest for a Blues player since Pierre Turgeon's 15-game run in 1999-2000.
|Nov. 17 3:06 PM PT4:06 PM MT5:06 PM CT6:06 PM ET23:06 GMT7:06 AM 北京时间4:06 PM MST6:06 PM EST3:06 UAE (+1)18:06 ET - Steen scored his league-leading 17th goal and also added an assist to lead the St. Louis Blues to a 4-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday night.
Analysis: Steen also extended his scoring streak to 13 games, the longest for a Blue since Pierre Turgeon had a 15-game streak in 1999-2000. He has 13 goals and five assists during that run.
|Nov. 15 1:47 PM PT2:47 PM MT3:47 PM CT4:47 PM ET21:47 GMT5:47 AM 北京时间2:47 PM MST4:47 PM EST1:47 UAE (+1)16:47 ET - Steen continued his high-scoring ways in a 7-3 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday night.
Analysis: Steen scored his league-leading 15th and 16th goals and has a point in 12 successive games - a career high.
|Nov. 10 4:34 PM PT5:34 PM MT6:34 PM CT7:34 PM ET0:34 GMT8:34 AM 北京时间5:34 PM MST7:34 PM EST4:34 UAE (+1)19:34 ET - Steen extended his point streak to 10 games with his seventh assist of the season in Saturday's win over Pittsburgh.
Analysis: Steen has 13 points over his last 10 and 21 on the season as he continues his red-hot start.
|Nov. 8 1:43 PM PT2:43 PM MT3:43 PM CT4:43 PM ET21:43 GMT5:43 AM 北京时间2:43 PM MST4:43 PM EST1:43 UAE (+1)16:43 ET - Steen stayed hot with another goal in Thursday's 3-2 win over Calgary.
Analysis: Leading the NHL with 14 goals, Steen is already 10 away from matching his previous career high set in 2009-10. He has proven to be one of this season's biggest surprises.
|Nov. 6 2:27 PM PT3:27 PM MT4:27 PM CT5:27 PM ET22:27 GMT6:27 AM 北京时间3:27 PM MST5:27 PM EST2:27 UAE (+1)17:27 ET - Steen scored his league-leading 13th goal in a shootout win at Montreal on Tuesday.
Analysis: Steen has recorded a point in eight straight games and in all but one of his 14 contests this season.
|Nov. 2 2:11 PM PT3:11 PM MT4:11 PM CT5:11 PM ET21:11 GMT5:11 AM 北京时间2:11 PM MST4:11 PM EST1:11 UAE (+1)17:11 ET - Steen scored for the sixth straight game as the St. Louis Blues beat the Florida Panthers 4-0 on Friday night.
Analysis: Steen has an NHL-leading 12 goals this season and eight during his streak.
|Oct. 30 2:55 PM PT3:55 PM MT4:55 PM CT5:55 PM ET21:55 GMT5:55 AM 北京时间2:55 PM MST4:55 PM EST1:55 UAE (+1)17:55 ET - Steen found the back of the net for the fifth straight contest in Tuesday's win over Winnipeg.
Analysis: Steen is red hot with seven goals over his last five games, pushing his league-leading total to 11.
|Oct. 27 12:21 PM PT1:21 PM MT2:21 PM CT3:21 PM ET19:21 GMT3:21 AM 北京时间12:21 PM MST2:21 PM EST23:21 UAE15:21 ET - Steen scored two goals to lead the St. Louis Blues to a 6-1 win over the Nashville Predators on Saturday night.
Analysis: Steen has six goals in his last four games and is tied with Washington's Alex Ovechkin for the league lead with 10.
|Oct. 19 10:47 AM PT11:47 AM MT12:47 PM CT1:47 PM ET17:47 GMT1:47 AM 北京时间10:47 AM MST12:47 PM EST21:47 UAE13:47 ET - Steen scored his sixth and seventh goals of the season Friday in the Blues' shootout loss to the Jets.
Analysis: Steen has 11 points on the year with at least one in all but one of his seven contests.


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DICK'S Sporting Goods, the largest U.S.-based, full-line sporting goods retailer, has announced the opening of a new store in Findlay.
Construction is under way for the new store, taking the place of the former Aldi's grocery store, which was relocated in the city. Expected to open this fall before the holiday season starts, the store will feature famous footwear brands, plus the latest gear for sports teams, fitness, camping, hunting and fishing.
"I think it brings some competition into that sporting goods market, which is always good," said Anthony Iriti, director of Findlay Hancock County Alliance.
Hancock County economic officials believe this is a great time for retailers to open, bringing more jobs and new shopping opportunities heading into the holiday season.
"That's our biggest retail area, out on the east side, so they're going to be right in the middle of all the retail population," said Iriti.
DICK'S serves communities through its efforts of community marketing and youth sports programs, which work with local organizations to support schools and youth organizations in their pursuit of sports and outdoor activities.
To celebrate the new store in Findlay, DICK'S will host a three-day weekend of grand opening festivities, with a variety of giveaways and special appearances. Additional details on the grand opening will be available in the coming weeks.
As of Aug. 3, 2013, the company was operating 527 stores in 44 states and expects to open a similar amount of stores in 2013 as it did in 2012.
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Listening Local: Meet The Silent Trees
By: LUKE VOSE, February 14, 2014
Some of the greatest moments in music are created by accident. There is no substitute for practice and dedication but simple chance can be equally important.
After a Phish concert in 2010, John Redden bumped into Mary Lindberg in the lobby of the hotel they were both staying in. Post concert, the air was alive with inspiration and energy. John had a guitar and invited Mary to join him in the lobby for a jam session. An epic sing-along ensued. Twenty other guests joined in, even the hotel staff was clapping along. They played until 4 AM. This was the first Silent Trees show.
Their chemistry was undeniable and since they both resided in Falmouth, they decided to keep making music together after that serendipitous night.
While working on a cover of "Nice Time" by Bob Marley, at John's house, which is full of instruments, Mary tried playing the melodica, a reed instrument like a big harmonica with piano keys. The instrument is often associated with Jamaican dub records. The sound stuck and the melodica became an integral part of the Silent Trees.
With their mellow vocal harmonies, John's rootsy, acoustic guitar rhythms, Mary's breezy singing and melodica playing, the band's sound reflects the seaside they both love.
While this is Mary's first band, John has been playing in bands for the last 15 years, including his current role as drummer in local rock outfit, Boombasnap.
Mary, the youngest of five children, grew up in a house full of music, and was exposed to everything from Pearl Jam to Peter, Paul and Mary, but had an affinity for Aretha Franklin, Bonnie Raitt, the Grateful Dead and James Taylor.
John was obsessed with classic rockers like Hendrix, Led Zeppelin and of course the Beatles, as a youngster learning how to play guitar. As he got a little older he dug into the songwriting of Bob Dylan, Paul Simon and Bob Marley. He also loved hip-hop music, which inspired his rhythm style. By the time he got into funk artists like James Brown, he realized he'd already been introduced to many of these drum breaks and patterns from hearing them sampled on his favorite rap songs.
The Silent Trees are taking their diverse influences to the studio, crafting an EP of original material, as well as recording all their live shows.
They are currently holding down a residency at local music hot spot, The Beach House, in North Falmouth, every Wednesday from 6 to 9 PM. They take pride in their live performances, showcasing their unique arrangements of crowd favorites as well as deep cuts and originals.
"We feel very at home there," John said, "The Beach House has a great vibe."
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Beach House owner Pat Bonzagni said of the Silent Trees, "I've known Johnny for a long time, and once I heard Mary sing, it was a no-brainer. People seem to really like them, always a cool set list and new tunes."
The future plans for the Silent Trees include releasing an EP, playing locally as well as branching out to new venues and continuing to take risks artistically. As Mary put it, "we want to blend different genres, specifically bluegrass, soul and reggae to create a different sound. We also plan on incorporating new instruments for me to play during our live shows, so come find out what they will be!"
The future looks beautifully unpredictable for the Silent Trees. Find out more at www.facebook.com/thesilenttrees.
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RockabillykidGreat job Luke-awesome article about the band


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We are pleased to welcome new signing Avi Buffalo to the Domino family. Embarking upon a sophomore effort can be a daunting task for any young upstart, and there's no denying Avi Buffalo's own bar was set quite high with 2010's celebrated eponymous debut. Fear not, dear fans/family/friends/friends of friends/newcomers, there's nothing in this tale about The Second Album—a.k.a. At Best Cuckold, due September 8th in Europe and September 9th in North America on Sub Pop—that even remotely...
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Jam Rostron, Bolton-born, Berlin-based is welcomed to the Domino Publishing family. The artist behind the multimedia recording and performance project Planningtorock, her 2014 LP 'All Love's Legal' is both an extension of her previous work and a refinement and of its ideas and sonics. Planningtorock has always incorporated politics into her music, but this is by far her most explicitly political record yet. It follows 'W', which was released on DFA in 2011, and her 2006 debut album...
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