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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Nadia Khumalo, [email protected]

CAPE TOWN (20 August)—Gulfbrook Creations today announced the appointment of Ms. Candace Masondo as the company’s chief design officer (CDO), effective 1 September. — [1] —. Most recently, Ms. Masondo headed the materials development division at Deavora Dynamix, based in Durban. — [2] —. She was the driving force behind that company’s mission to develop accessibility products to enhance independent living in South Africa’s domestic market.

Mr. Jonathan Ngobeni, Gulfbrook’s president, acknowledges Ms. Masondo’s skills and resourcefulness. “In her three-decades-long design career, Ms. Masondo has designed numerous products that reflect inclusiveness and self-sufficiency. Throughout those years, she has emphasized and demonstrated the importance of collaboration between engineers, designers, and consumers. She has won several prestigious awards for her work. Her achievements demonstrate her commitment to colleagues and product users. We are excited that she will be joining our team.” — [3] —.

“It is a tremendous honour and privilege to be appointed Gulfbrook’s CDO,” Ms. Masondo said. “I will do my best to advance the company’s mission and strengthen its industry presence.” — [4] —.

Gulfbrook Creations is headquartered in Johannesburg. For 45 years, the company has been manufacturing equipment that facilitates independent living, including ergonomic furniture, audio- and visual-enhancement devices, and motorized mobility aids. Its products are marketed mainly in Africa.

Priya Gao (7:52 A.M.)
Hi, Luis. Are you working in the office today?

Luis Fuentes (7:53 A.M.)
I’m leaving the house now.

Priya Gao (7:54 A.M.)
Perfect! I’m wondering if you can do me a big favor.

Luis Fuentes (7:55 A.M.)
Absolutely! What do you need?

Priya Gao (7:56 A.M.)
I’m working from home today and have a call with the regional managers at 9 A.M. But the notes I need for the call are on my desk. They’re in a red folder next to my computer. I was hoping you could scan them and e-mail them to me since you usually get to the office early.

Luis Fuentes (7:58 A.M.)
I should be there by 8:30. I’ll do it first thing.

Priya Gao (7:59 A.M.)
Thank you so much! I’ll buy you lunch next time we’re in the office together.

https://www.morrisville.gov.za/cityplanning/buildingpermits

Requesting a Building Permit

A city-issued building permit may be required before initiating construction work within Morrisville city limits. No city permit is required for work on a building’s interior systems, such as plumbing, electrical, or heating and cooling. A permit will be needed for adding to or expanding the size of a building, for changing the exterior appearance of a building, or for any brand-new construction project. Below are the steps for obtaining a permit and for ensuring full compliance with city policies.

1. Check that the building is appropriately registered. See the Registration and Land Use page for more information.
2. Submit an application for a building permit. Please contact Ronald Abioye at the City Planning Office if you need assistance completing this application.
3. You will receive a letter, and if your application is approved, your official building permit will be enclosed. Work may commence once the permit is received and then posted in an easily visible location at the main entrance of the construction site.

Millsberg Summer Festival

Millsberg’s annual Summer Festival returns this June for its sixtieth year!

Opening Parade
June 20, 10:00 A.M.
This is the Summer Festival’s oldest and best-known event. The parade marks the official start of the festival and features elaborate floats and marching bands.

Children’s Fun Fair
June 20–26, noon–8:00 P.M.
Carnival rides and entertainment at Millsberg Park

Outdoor Concert Series
June 20–26, 7:00 P.M.
Live music, including folk, jazz, and classical, at Greenrow Park
Wood-fired pizza and other snacks will be available for purchase.

Open-Air Art Studio
June 26, 3:00 P.M.–9:00 P.M.
On the final day of the festival, local painters, photographers, and potters welcome the public to view their works at the park in front of the Riverside Art Complex.

Regina’s Art World Blog

As regular readers of my blog know, over the past few weeks, I have concentrated on the revitalization of the Brentler Heights waterfront district by developer and former architect David Greeley. — [1] —. By far, the most impressive result of this program is the renovation of a former industrial building on Paxton Street. The building’s first floor now houses a popular coffee shop and bookstore, and its beautifully landscaped gardens include creative metal sculptures. — [2] —. I am pleased to report that the second floor will be occupied by the Brentler Heights Gallery.

The gallery will be run by Francine Skandar, a Brentler Heights artist I met years ago at a jewelry-making workshop. I always admired her work, and I obtained many of her creations to sell at my shop. I was delighted to learn that she will be managing this high-profile gallery. On a media tour, Ms. Skandar highlighted how Mr. Greeley retained nearly all of the Paxton Street building’s original features to give it a vintage character. — [3] —. This makes it an ideal backdrop for all types of art.

The gallery’s inaugural exhibit will showcase Ms. Skandar’s work. — [4] —. The grand opening will occur on June 8 and 9 from 2:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. For more information, visit www.brentlerheightsgallery.org.

—Regina Nguyen, May 2

Liz Yuen (8:58 A.M.)
Hi, all. Thank you for your prompt feedback on the Web site content I sent out in the group e-mail. Everyone agrees that the photos and the accompanying content do not seem to market the calendars strongly enough.

Helen Black (8:59 A.M.)
Right. But, to confirm that we’re looking at the same material—there are several photos showing our desktop calendar each with the caption “The promise of a new year with a calendar from Stenmex Stationery.”

Liz Yuen (9:01 A.M.)
That’s correct. But the main problem is that the photos and the content that accompanies them need to be more engaging and interactive.

Jeff Spina (9:02 A.M.)
I agree. What if we ask customers to send us their written comments on how they use our calendars to help them organize their home offices? They could also send us a picture of their home office with our calendar in the image.

Helen Black (9:04 A.M.)
I’d be happy to share a photo of my own setup—from one of the days that I’m working from home. And I could write an explanation of how using the calendar helps me keep track of things. We could use that as an example for customers to follow.

Liz Yuen (9:05 A.M.)
Great idea. And what about the problems with the functionality of the Web site?

Jeff Spina (9:06 A.M.)
That would be great, Helen.

Helen Black (9:07 A.M.)
I saw those.

Jeff Spina (9:08 A.M.)
I’ll speak with Ryeo Jee about that. Her team should be able to get the pop-up window and social media links working again soon.

Liz Yuen (9:09 A.M.)
Thanks, Jeff. Once the site is functional and we have our content finalized, her team can update the home page with what we have decided.