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BLUE VALLEY NEWS

CONTENTS

ESTATE NEWS HOME FRONT TODAY’S CHILD
2 BVHOA information and 7 Winter fire safety 19 Early learning revisited
feedback session outline 26 Registered estate agents
NATURE
DISCLAIMER GARDENING LIFESTYLE 24 The quest to save the
Blue Valley News focuses on Blue Valley Golf & 11 What to plant this season 13 How to manage your debt natural world
Country Estate. The magazine is co-ordinated and 16 Points to ponder when
published by Estates in Africa (Pty) Ltd on behalf of
the Blue Valley Golf & Country Estate. The opinions adopting a rescue dog 27 SERVICE PROVIDERS
of workers and personnel of Estates in Africa (Pty)
Ltd and/or the advertisers and contributors do 22 Five simple principles to
not necessarily reflect those of the BVHOA and enhance your career
Management of the Blue Valley Golf & Country Estate.
28 Book reviews
Publisher:
Nico Maritz nicom@nowmedia.co.za
Editor: EDITOR’S NOTE
Nicole Hermanson
nicoleh@nowmedia.co.za
e’re midway through the year already and If your little one is about to start school, read the
Marketing & Sales Manager: winter is in full swing. If you associate this feature on early childhood development. It has
Martin Fourie 072 835 8405 Wseason with the dry, dull outdoors, think valuable information on policy changes, play-based
martin@eiapublishing.co.za again: our gardening feature incorporates the education, and choosing a learning environment
Senior Sales Representative: beautiful flowers that bloom in the cold. No need that best meets your child’s needs.
Justin Surendorff 082 815 0593 to wait for spring: you can add splashes of colour
justins@nowmedia.co.za to your garden now and make this winter your Meet our own Steve Irwin in wildlife conservationist
Production Co-ordination: brightest yet! and adventurer Dingo Dinkelman. He is determined
Chris Grant chrisg@nowmedia.co.za to leave the world a better place by going all out to
We also offer important tips on how to make save our endangered species. What an inspiration
Design: this winter your safest yet. As you cosy up to the he is!
Diane van Noort d2vn@mweb.co.za
fireplace, heater or electric blanket, be aware of the
potential dangers these items carry and follow our Homeowners, you can update yourselves on the
list of do’s and don’ts. The kitchen is a high-risk area, BVHOA session that took place on 30 May – read
what with hot stove-tops and flammable items the comprehensive summary covering each
like oven gloves and wooden utensils. Take every portfolio on page 2.
precaution to fireproof your home, stay alert and
show this article to every member of your family. Tucked away in this issue are some special offers
and competitions, plus more great reads. There’s
How about extending your family by adopting something for everyone, so sit back and page
a rescue dog? Give them training and TLC, and through at your leisure.
ESTATES IN AFRICA (PTY) LTD: they’ll reward you tenfold with their love and
32 Fricker Road, Illovo, Johannesburg. companionship. Before choosing your pet, consider
www.eiapublishing.co.za the issues raised in our article on animal shelters. Nicole

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