As was noted by Rob, the Candlelight Vigil, Solidarity against Crime held on Wednesday 13th went off well although not quite to the clockwork precision timing of last year, or as impressive as the candle lit peace circle or the vigil goers in holding their lit candles. But what made up for it was the array of speakers who eloquently addressed the gathering of approximately 150 attendants. The speakers were:
Brett Herron - Candidate Councillor DA for Ward 57. David Raphael - Observatory Neighbourhood Watch Deputy Chair. Henk Stutterheim - Observatory Community Police Sub Forum Chairman. Larissa Melonit - Austrian Tourist’s View on Crime in Observatory. Lynn O’Ryan - Principal of Observatory Junior School. Natasha Nel - Observatory Resident affected by Crime. Patricia de Lille - Mayoral Candidate for DA Ruth Cornick - On behalf of Mr Barrie Terblanche Editor of Obslife. Tauriq Jenkins and Rebecca Barnett, local artists rendered a peace song which they and a few others contributors composed. David Adams, the Pastor of Jubilee Community Church in Observatory, introduced a minute of silence and delivered the closing prayer. Colonel Duma Ntsezo, the new Officer Commanding of the Woodstock Police Station unfortunately could not attend due to an unforeseen circumstance. The ONW extends a huge appreciation towards the above speakers and those, as named below, in lending their valuable assistance or services towards the success of the 2011 Candlelight Vigil – trusting that I have noted all by name that helped or supported: 33 South - Kim Whitaker making of gold ribbons and arranging 33 South helping hands. A Touch of Madness - Andrew & Lisa re venue & hosting re snacks and refreshments. ADT – Iain Williamson & Omar Cassim re assistance re parking and general security. City Of Cape Town - Councillor Thomas and Advi Robson re approval staging of gathering. Dutch Film Journalist – Fleur Voorneveld re filming of entire Vigil proceedings. Emmaus Walk - Lewina Cartha re loan of PVC bottle top candle holders. Hartleyvale Stadium – Candice Bosst re approval usage of Village Green. Hawkes & Findlays – John Whitman re accommodating transportation of podium. Mountain Road Primary School – Natasha Pedro re loan of podium, printing of A5 pamphlets. Municipality – Saville Wenn – re swith off and on of Village Green pole lights. Municipality Sen Sup Jorrissen Lee re parking grounds, electrical supply and lectern. OBSID - Brian Amery re part funding snacks and refreshments after the vigil. OCA – Trevor Hughs re part funding snacks and refreshments after the vigil. OCC – Desre Kensley – re parking grounds at the Community Centre. ONW - Cowley & Cox family – various support and assistance rendered. ONW - Debra West re placing and removing of handbills at Observatory establishments, etc. ONW - Frank Schuitemaker - organising assistance/support and producing Parking Map, etc. ONW - Gregory Brink re assistance preparing candles & setting up at the Village Green. ONW – Helen Swart re manning ONW table re membership forms. ONW - Kim Whitaker re organising/collecting PVC bottles from suppliers in Retreat, etc. ONW – Reza Ajam re parking overseer at the Municipal parking ground. ONW – Rosemary Robins re welcoming of guests and dignitaries. ONW - Trevor Hughs re acquisition of flame torches. Salvation Army Observatory – Loan of public address system. Sign Bomb - Graeme and Peter Darkin re printing and producing A1 size posters. Vetus Schola - Hand delivery of A5 vigil pamphlets to Observatory residents and businesses. Vetus Schola - Mikhail Kitshoff acting as Chief Marshall, general security, parking, hands. Woodstock SAPS – Sergeant Malila re loan of SAPS traffic beacons & banners. Last but not least, the ONW is very appreciative of the attendance as guests or representation of various Municipal Departments at the Vigil and acknowledged apology re call of duty at late notice of a few of the guests: Amy Grainger – Walmer Estate Community Police Sub Forum- Chair - apology. Anthony Davies - Groote Schuur City Improvement District – Manager. Bettie Leedow – Environmental Health, Head – apology. Brian Amery – Observatory Improvement District Manager. Carmen Andrews – Displaced Peoples Unit, Local Officer. Errol Johns – Salt River Community Police Sub Forum - Chairman. Gavin Oliver - Liquor Enforcement & Compliance Unit - apology. John Williams - Fire Chief Salt River Fire Department - apology. Lindewa Bobo – Environmental Health, Local Inspections Officer - apology. Mark Zeeman – Metro Police Officer Commanding – apology. Matthew Jellen – Vetus Schola Manager. Omar Cassim – ADT Community Liaison & Manager. Patrick Chapple - Resident PR Councillor. Richard Gaertner – Woodstock Community Police Sub Forum - Chair. Rob Gaylard – OCA Social Issues Forum Chairman. Robin Jacoby – Metro Police Woodstock to Diep River – Chief Inspector. Rose Rau – Resident PR Councillor. Teun Baartman – Chairman Woodstock Community Police Forum - apology. Tim Harris – MP Trade & Industry Shadow Spokesperson. Trevor Hughs – Observatory Civic Association Chairman. Wayne Aldridge – Displaced Peoples Unit, Western Cape Head. The main note of Patricia de Lille, some of the speakers and the ONW were that Observatory residents and local business owners should become far more involved in their suburb from which they draw their safe residency or good business income. This can be easily achieved by businesses to join the OCA’s business forum or to render financial assistance to the local Community Police Sub Forum thus giving back something to the community at large. Residents could bolster a further drop in crime by their active vigilance, reporting incidents of crime or of suspicious behaviour via the ONW’s patrol network or means of quick communications with SAPS and Vetus Schola, even could strengthen the various civic organisations by way of seeking membership and participation in meetings and projects. The ONW remains committed to Observatory and, the hope was expressed, that Observatory will support the ONW. James *James Cowley* *082 926 1220* *021 448 2824 (t&f)* Observatory Neighborhood Watch: Chairman On 14 April 2011 15:38, Rob Gaylard <[email protected]> wrote: > I would like to congratulate James and his team on all the work they > put into organising the vigil last night. The elements were against us > (it was difficult to keep a candle alight, and the wind may have kept > some people away) but the spirits were high. I was particularly > impressed by the array of speakers, who included the Headmistress of > Obs Junior, as well as a UCT student and a visiting overseas student > (from Austria) who all spoke movingly of their experience of crime or > of being in South Africa. Hopefully the vigil will provide > encouragement fot more residents to become active members of ONW, and > the local police Subforum. 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