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MANY people either look forward to the festive pe riod and begin their countdown to Christmas in Oc tober, while others are left running for the hills to avoid the ‘silliness’ that comes with the season. As we get ready to wind down and take a breath er, we decided to reflect on some of the wonderful reasons to celebrate the year that was. Yes, we can talk about some of the lowlights as well (no pun on the word ‘lights’), but that would not be very festive at all. The team at the Fever has had a wonderful year and has shared some truly remarkable memories with you. We’ve had an actionpacked year from meeting wonderful individuals who are slowly changing their communities one step at a time to covering campaigns that shows a proactive community who are willing to fight for their beloved home towns. To those people who are continuously going the
extra mile to serve others, we would like to salute you and thank you for allowing us to share your sto ries. This year South Africans voted hoping for the best – many are now glued to the parliament ses sion coverage because you never know what to ex pect. In 2015 we will be joining the queues for the byelections and once again, hoping for positive change. We know we live in a beautiful city and another reason to be a proud Durbanite is Durban has been voted an official new Seven Wonder City of the world. The picturesque beaches, rolling hills and breathtaking skyline together with a host of won derful inhabitants, sets us apart from the rest of South Africa. After 40 years, the Miss World title is held by a South African.
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However, the one thing that continues to stand undefeated is the spirit of the Upper Highway community. Through the difficult times, our readers have once again proven that we are, without a doubt, among the most resilient and strong-willed. We have weathered all the storms that came our way and have demonstrated that we can be a community to be proud of - from our disabled horse rider achieving his goals to a local woman beating breast cancer and becoming an inspiration to others - our community stands together proud! We are confident that 2015 will be better than ever. We, at The Hillcrest Fever, have faced our
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Dear Readers, TODAY marks the end of another year for the Hillcrest Fever, and as the festivities kick off for this season, let us reflect on moments that touched our lives and the community this past year. 2014 has been marked by persistent challenges in our economy with price inflations (food, electricity, fuel, etc.). We had weather catastrophes and crime
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T is with sadness that I report on the death of Rotary president, Chris Skinner on 9 June. His life is one to be remembered and repeated by others in honour of a life lived exceptionally well. I will always remember him with dignity, yet most humble, filled with courteousness and kindness, a life of serving others, devoid of self. Chris was a community leader, leading by serving and living by example. Suitably he was the current Amanzimtoti Rotary president, as he has been thrice over the years and a past District Governor (2003 to 2004) of 52 Rotary Clubs with over 1 500 members. “He was always there when I and Rotary needed him. He always gave freely of his time and was extremely humble,” said Rotary vice-chairman, Aneska du Pont.
He was the chairman of the local WESSA and in my mind, “father and safe keeper” of Umbogovango Nature Reserve. Chris had a successful career in public relations and education. At the release of the third edition of his book on Public Relations, co-authored by LLew von Essen, The Handbook of Public Relations, Chris is stated to be the director of information and public affairs at the University of Witwatersrand and later as the corporate communications manager of the KwaZulu Finance and Investment Corporation. Chris was also a past regional chairman of the Public Relations Institute of Southern Africa and honorary secretary of the Public Relations Council of South Africa. He was a leading educationalist in the PR field, having lectured at university for Prisa and Damelin Management School and held a master’s degree from Cambridge
University and a diploma in education. In consultation with the Skinner family, Rotary, Toti Conservancy and WESSA are organising a “Celebration of Chris Skinners Life” service, to be held on Saturday 18 June at 10.30am at Athlone Park Methodist Hall, Linscott Road, Athlone Park. The Skinner family have set up a website of remembrance and anyone who wishes to post something please do so. Chris leaves behind his wife, Jane three daughters Kate, Sarah and Caroline, and five grandchildren. Below is a message from the Skinner family. “To my dearest husband and our beloved father, to someone who has always seen the best in everyone and the possibilities in everything, may the power of your kindness live on in all of us.” Anyone wishing to express how Chris touched their lives, post your thoughts on https://remembr.com/ chris.skinner The family would hugely appreciate this.
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Against Substance Abuse to host educational meeting DRUGS have become such a common thing around the world especially among our youth as drug dealers are targeting them. On 23 June, Against Substance Abuse and the Amanzimtoti SAPS will be hosting an educational evening for parents of Toti from
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6.30pm until 7.30pm. “We will focus on how to talk to your children as young as nine years old about drug abuse. Please share and please attend - for the sake of your children’s lives,” said Against Substance Abuse founder, Bianca Holman.
Welfare hosts child protection programme KINGSBURGH Child and Family Welfare hosted a child protection programme on 12 June. Through their programme they aim to establish awareness in the shared role each must play in safe guarding our children. “Neither words nor statics can adequately capture the essence of protecting our children,” said senior social worker, Sandra Govender. Theme: Let’s protect children to move South Africa forward. Welfare presented training on protecting children in the care of our early childhood development centres in the community. The following aspects were covered in the programme: • hygiene and nutrition; • safety; • child abuse neglect; • child pornography; • child trafficking; • bullying includes cyber bullying; and • child abuse reporting. - Supplied.
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different Big Five animals,” she said. Fraser also does well with her pet portraits and has done many on request. According to her, her whole family is a bit artistic and having gone to a convent school, she gave up music in favour of art. After completing her schooling, Fraser studied commercial art in Johannesburg for three years and taught ballroom classes at night. She started her career with a company that imported Pentax cameras as a graphic designer. “My duties included window dressing and designing cameras and lenses. I drew on a scraper board, which is either a white board on which you make images scraping off the white or a black board, scraping off the white. I bought a Pentax and then did photography as a hobby,” she said. This has done her well in later years. “Every artist has something to copy from and I work from photographs,” she said. Fraser also worked for well-known advertising company, J. Walter Thompson in Rhodesia. “Then I had my first child and never really did any art. I re-entered the working environment as a secretary and did not go back to art. In those days, designing was a fast developing industry,” she explained. Fraser has a son aged 52 and a daughter aged 48. She has three grandchildren in South Sfrica and four grandchildren in England. She joined the Upper South Coast Art Association (USCAA) two years ago. “I now do prints and beadwork. I also never exhibited until now, and I attribute it to the association. USCAA keeps us very challenged, with monthly themed competitions and other challenges. This month we are attempting to paint in the style of an renowned artist and I’ll do Renior when the club meets again,” she added. “Sheila’s artwork is in demand, because it is so unique and when we do competitions, she always comes first or second,” said USCAA chairperson, Patricia McCann. USCASSA meets every third Saturday of the month. The next meeting is on 18 June. - Supplied.
My duties included window dressing and designing cameras and lenses. I drew on a scraper board, which is either a white board on which you make images scraping off the white, or a black board, scraping off the white. I bought a Pentax and then did photography as a hobby
‘Fantastic month of art’
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A WhatsApp Lucky Draw Competition winner, Joyce Moodley, who won a watercol our painting by Beulah van Rooyen. THE Upper South Coast Art Association (USCAA) enjoyed a fantastic month of art. During a private member workshop, Jeanette Gilks offered a full-day workshop on drawing heads – working “blind” and multipencil drawings, stating the importance of daily drawings. The aim of her workshop was to explore alternative approaches to drawing, which promote confidence and thereby liberate unforeseen visual and pictorial potential. Grant Wood offered a watercolour demonstration on Saturday afternoon. “Grant is from the South Coast and created a seascape in watercolour while explaining his technique and style of painting. Several visitors attended and new members joined our association. We had fantastic attendance,” said USCAA chairperson, Patricia McCann. Competition results: Drawing group offered by Sheila Fraser and Sylvia Holtzhausen on creating “water drops” – Section C - Delyse Ramos, painting nudes in greyscale - Section A - Sheila Fraser, Section B - Loradana Rossetto. Drawing nudes in greyscale (home drawing – Section D) – Sheila Fraser. The WhatsApp Lucky Draw Competition winners were Joyce Moodley, who won a watercolour painting done by artist Beulah van Rooyen and Ann Baker, who won the watercolour painted by Ann Waterson. The mystery competition was judged by five judges on composition, technique, tonal contrast, colour use, answering the brief and the wow-factor. There were 18 entries - first was Sheila Fraser with Young Ethelred, second Fiona Anderson with The Walrus and the Carpenter, third GerryAnn Coetzer with Chickens, fourth Ann Waterson with Cairo Belly Dancers and fifth was Sylvia Holtzhausen with Elephants playing. Each won a canvas and were selected to paint in round two of the artist competition at Seadoone Mall. “We have enjoyed plenty of visitors joining us at our meetings and hope they will attend again on 18 June,” McCann said. - Supplied.
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Emotions, stress, time crunch, uncontrollable problems, such as cellphone camera photographers ruining some perfect moments and anything else you can pack into the 10-hour day. You simply can’t read that. This experience gave me a huge boost of confidence going into the future, because the bride and groom were super relaxed and had no physical demands other than capturing the day as I see it. I have never done this before and was still nervous the night before, but when I got to Illovu Africa Lodge everything fell into place. I recommend reaching out to local wedding photographers prior to photographing a wedding on your own for the first time. The experience is priceless. This is why I suggested at the right price. You gain experience and learn and prepare so much to even attempt a wedding, having Spent so much on equipment, you also provide and do editing. Work out an hourly rate on location and off and use of your car and gear as part of your price, and don’t forget your assistant, I will never do a wedding without one, Calvin Hanford was of great assistance on this day, in the beginning go learn first and get confident. The final bit of preparation was gear related – I went to Broadcast Lighting in Pinetown who provided my gear because I was photographing for my portfolio in the wedding category and wanted to start with a bang. They provided me with a portable flash lights, two to be exact - Menik FN- 600 and Nikon f2.8 24-70 lens. Luke from Broadcast showed me the ropes and set the flashes up for me, really amazing staff and superior knowledge on products, but this was still nerve-racking as I have never used it before to photograph a wedding the next day. There was no time to waste on figuring out the equipment supplied, so I spent two hours prepping and playing with the flashes before feeling confident and literally these flashes were so user friendly I felt like an instant professional.
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HE History of Father’s Day Festival as seen today is not even 100. Thanks to the hard work and struggle of Sonora Louise Smart Dodd of Washington that just as we have set aside Mother’s Day to honour mothers we have a day to acknowledge the important role played by the father. However, some scholars opine that Father’s Day history is much older than we actually believe it to be. They say that the custom of honouring dads on a special day is over 4 000 years old. There are a few more claims about the Father’s Day origin about which we will learn on this page. Earliest history of Father’s Day Scholars believe that the origin of Father’s Day is not a latest phenomenon, as many believe it to be. Rather they claim that the tradition of Father’s Day can be traced in the ruins of Babylon. They have recorded that a young boy called Elmesu carved a Father’s Day mes sage on a card made out of clay nearly 4 000 years ago. Elmesu wished his Baby lonian father good health and a long life. Though there is no record of what hap pened to Elmesu and his father, the tradi tion of celebrating Father’s Day remained in several countries all over the world. History of Father’s Day in the U.S. Modern version of Father’s Day cele bration originated in United States of America and thereafter the tradition spread in countries around the world. The world owes thanks to Sonora Louise Smart Dodd a loving daughter from Spokane, Washington as it is because of her struggle that Father’s Day saw the light of the day. The idea of Father’s Day celebration originated in Dodd’s mind when she per chance listened to Mother’s Day sermon
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in 1909. Fairly mature at the age 27, she pondered if there is a day to honour mother then why not father. Dodd felt strongly for fathers because of the affection she received from her father, William Jackson Smart, a Civil War veteran. Dodd’s mother died in childbirth when she was just 16.
Mr Smart raised the newborn and five other children with love and care. Inspired by Anna Jarvis’s struggle to promote Mother’s Day, Dodd began a rig orous campaign to celebrate Father’s Day in U.S. The Spokane Ministerial Associa tion and the local Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) supported Dodd’s cause. As a re sult Spokane celebrated its first Father’s Day on 19 June, 1910. Though there was ini tial hesita tion the idea gained grad ual populari ty all over U.S. and Father’s Day came to
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be celebrated in cities across the country. Looking at the heightened popularity of Father’s Day in U.S., President Wood row Wilson approved of this idea in 1916. President Calvin Coolidge too supported the idea of a national Father’s Day in 1924 to “establish more intimate relations be tween fathers and their children and to impress upon fathers the full measure of their obligations”. After a protracted struggle of over four decades, President Johnson signed a presidential proclama tion declaring the third Sunday of June as Father’s Day in 1966. Then in 1972, President Richard Nixon established a permanent national observance of Father’s Day to be held on the third Sunday of June. Dodd was honoured for her contribu tion at the World’s Fair in Spokane in 1974. Mrs Dodd died in 1978 at age 96. Other theories of Father’s Day origin There are several theories behind the
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origination of Father’s Day. Some believe that the first Father’s Day church service was held in West Virginia in 1908. Others opine that the ceremony was first held in Vancouver, Washington. The president of Lions’ Club, Chicago, Harry Meek is said to have celebrated the first Father’s Day with his organisation in 1915 to stress on the need to honour fathers. He selected the third Sunday in June for celebration, the closest date to Meek’s birthday. In appreciation for Meek’s work, Lions’ Clubs of America presented him with a gold watch, with the inscription “Origina tor of Father’s Day,” on his birthday, 20 June, 1920. Some historians honour Mrs Charles Clayton of West Virginia, as the founder of Father’s Day. In 1957, Senator Margaret Chase Smith wrote Congress. “Either we honour both our parents, mother and father, or let us desist from honouring either one. But to single out just one of our two parents and omit the other is the most grievous insult imaginable.” In countries where Catholic Church holds greater influence Father’s Day is celebrated on St Joseph’s Day, March 19. Presentday celebrations The Father’s Day Festival has gained amazing popularity over the years. The festival is considered to be a secu lar one and is celebrated not just in U.S., but in a large number of countries around the world including Argentina, Austra lia,Belgium, Brazil, France, Germany, Ja pan, New Zealand, Norway and India though on different dates. The world over, people take Father’s Day as an opportuni ty to thank father and pay tribute to them. On this day children present Father’s Day cards not just to their dads, but also grandfathers, uncles, stepfathers or any other person who commands the position of a father in their life. There is also a trend to present Father’s Day gift to dad, the most popular of all being tie. Other popular gift being roses, the official Father’s Day flower. Many people rue that the trend of presenting gifts to fathers has led to over commercialisation of the festival relegating the noble idea behind Father’s Day celebration. – Fathersdaycelebration.com
papa and pamper him with loads of Father’s Day gifts. Trendy dads If your dad is hep and loves to carry a style statement, a wonderful idea would be to gift him a pair of cool sunglasses. He might possess some already, but he would welcome another pair with a smile. Perfumes and deodorants can also be given thought. Sporty dads Sporty dads are going to love a Father’s Day gift that boosts their passion for fun and sports. So you can gift him something that gels with his area of interest. Golf, cricket or tennis set would be a nice sporty idea. If he loves indoor games you may go in for premium chess or cards set or anything else like dartboards or scrabble based on his choice. Techno-savvy dads There are a lot of options in the market for dads who love to adopt latest and trendiest in technology. If you have a good budget you buy a sleek new mobile set or iPod. On the higher end you may go in for camera, camcorders, lap tops and DVDs. Other ideas in this category include electronic shavers, massager or exercise equipment. Movie or theatre tickets Book tickets for dad’s favourite movie with just mom or the whole family. Alternatively you may get him a DVD of his favorite movies or albums. A picnic or a trip to amusement park can also work as a wonderful Father’s Day gift idea.
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Kingsway High’s 1st rugby team beat St Henry’s 227 on Saturday 14 May.
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Kingsway High’s U14 rugby team beat St Henry’s 450 on Saturday 14 May.
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Promoting fundraising for guide dogs that are trained by the Guide Dog Association. Athlone Park Primary School has sponsored 11 dogs to date. At the school (back, from left) Kaylee McAlpine, Di Turner with her dog Dougal, Ingrid Millar, and (front, from left) Nkazimulo Dlamini, Kiara Bidasee, Raige Doubell and Navara Maduray.
The Athlone Park Primary School senior boys’ first team played hockey against Doonheights recently, (front) Ntando Ngcobo, (middle, from left) Wandile Nyuswa, Taega Moodley, Kyle Mcalgan, Thaveshan Govender, Andile Mbambo, Ashail Valjee, and (back, from left) Miss Ursula van der Walt, Christopher Henwood, Romashen Pillay, Lumiso Shange, Breyton Naidoo, Nikhil Naidoo, Zepplin Bartlett and Mark Cowie.
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Toti Primary Pupil Keith Ward received the U9 Nipper of the Year award at the recent Winkle Life saving prize giving.
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Amanzimtoti Primary pupils recently competed in the JKA nationals. Their dojo, Rising Sun JKA Karate Acade my, brought home 31 medals from a possible 36. With their certificates and medals (from left) Jason Maree and Hriday Parsad (Jason won double gold for kata and kumite and Hriday won double bronze for both in red belt division), Matthew Maree won double gold for kata and kumite, Dashania Naidoo won double silver for kata and kumite and Taya Singh won gold for kata and silver for kumite in her division.
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RISSA Primary School’s term two fundraising drive was unforgettable for the pupils, as a mega prize giveaway of two bicycles and consolations prizes was made even better with a lastminute sponsorship of a third bicycle by Cash Crusaders of Toti Centre. St John and his wife Carol John learnt of the efforts of the pupils to improve their school through fundraising and were moved to increase the prize pool. Dr Saras Pillay, the schools Founda tion Phase HOD, also sponsored a junior bicycle. The prizes were themed on celebrating the Physical Education Month of May. Supplied.
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Events: Lords and Legends 15th birthday bash – 18 June at the Oval
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OTI cricketer, Robin Smith, was signed by the Llandudno Lions in Wales this year. In a short space of time, Smith has proved to be a great acquisition for the Lions, participating in eight games. In eight innings he scored an 68.7 average and just under 500 runs, and is at the top of the batting statistics. Smith attended Hillcrest High School, and earned school colours in hockey, cricket and softball. He was the captain for cricket and softball and the vice-captain for hockey. Smith earned his outdoor colours for baseball and indoor cricket colours, which includes SA colours U16. He was appointed head boy of sports and prefect. Llandudno Lions cap-
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“His keeping has been excellent too. An unbelievable leg side stumping off our opening bowler, on 7 May showed that. He has been positive, bubbly and a great example for the young lads in the team. “He has done lots of work in local schools and they are delighted with the work he is doing. Robin has been working hard with our juniors, which is great to see. But more importantly he has settled into Llandudno like a duck to water,” said Remmington. The club published the following introductory interview online. “Llandudno Lions CC welcome their new signing, Robin Smith on Tuesday, 9 April.
Smith is an aggressive left-handed role model among his school peers, opening batsman and wicket-keeper Robin is a naturally-gifted sportsman from Durban in South Africa. Having who upon completion of his schooling, attended Hillcrest High ventured to the Republic of School, where he was Ireland in 2015 to join on a sports scholarthe strong Merrion ‘During the season, ship, Robin Cricket Club in showed his allthe Leinster he accrued an impressive round sportCricket Union 726 runs at 42.71 including a ing prowess competition. by earning match winning 88* against CSNI in “During his school the season, colours for the Irish Senior Cup to secure a place he accrued not only an imin the final. A tidy keeper, Robin is pressive cricket but also hockey also a more than capable offspin 726 runs at and baseball. 42.71 includner who is also a Cricket South ing a match “A former provincial age winning 88* Africa level 1 coach’ group player, Robagainst CSNI in in's path could have the Irish Senior Cup been much different had to secure a place in the his brief stint in the U.S. at a final. baseball clinic panned out differently, “A tidy keeper, Robin is also a more especially with his ability to hit both than capable off-spinner who is also a left and right-handed. Described as a Cricket South Africa level 1 coach.”
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The club caught up with Robin and found out a little bit more information about our new man. • What are you looking to achieve while you are with us? RS: The best results possible from a team aspect. I also want to grow my own individual game playing in a new country and enjoy the different culture of Wales. I hope to have a great experience and create a new family. I love club life and cannot wait to meet all the members and get involved. • What are you most looking forward to in your time over here? RS: Scoring runs, as many as possible, but also
looking forward to meeting everybody and having another family away from home. • Who is your cricketing hero and have they affected the way you play? RS: Adam Gilchrist is, to me, the best keeper and/or batsmen of all time. The way he exploded at the start of an innings is the way I like to play. • If you could describe your style of play in one sentence, what would you say? RS: Aggressive opening batsmen with a “take on the bowlertype attitude”. Play with heart and passion and never give up. For the complete interview visit http:// llandudno.playcricket.com
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