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ILLCREST SAPS arrested a 20year-old man for defeating the ends of justice last week after it was found that he falsely claimed to have been hijacked. He was charged with perjury last week. SAPS provincial spokesperson, Colonel Jay Naicker, said on 23 April the suspect allegedly made a false statement, under oath, after claiming he had been hijacked and robbed of his vehicle by police officers. “The suspect claimed he was driving with a friend along Kassier Road in Hillcrest when they saw blue lights flashing and were instructed by police officers to stop,” said Naicker. “He claimed he was stopped by six officers in uniform who were in a
marked police vehicle. He alleged that the officers robbed him of his VW Golf, cash, wristwatch, cellphone and a jacket. The following day he reported the incident to Hillcrest police.” Naicker said Hillcrest detectives were immediately assembled to investigate the allegations. “After a thorough investigation, police established that the suspect and his friend lied about the events of the evening,” said Naicker. “It was established that on 23 April at 10pm, the suspect was driving along Kassier Road with his friend when the Durban Metro Police instructed him to stop. He sped off because he had unpaid traffic fines and later abandoned his vehicle in Hillcrest.” His vehicle was impounded and kept in the custody of the Metro police. He was arrested and charged with defeating the ends of justice and perjury. TURN TO PAGE 3
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Hundreds of Upper Highway residents are expected to cast their vote tomorrow (Wednesday, 7 May) for the 2014 elections. Local councillors Sithembiso Maria (ANC) and Rick Crouch (DA) urge the community to cast their vote.
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Man gets life for murder of Hillcrest resident KALISHA NAICKER
kalisha@witness.co.za ‘Thank goodness for mothers’ is a common refrain, one that will be put into action with cards, flowers, chocolates and presents this Mother's Day, 11 May. Hillcrest mother and daughter Tenley Cummings and Holly Slater wish all mums a blessed and relaxing day.
Fire destroys home >> Local family loses everything in blaze KALISHA NAICKER
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FOREST Hills family has been left homeless after a fire tore through their dwelling last
week. Andreas Mathios, a member of South African Community Action Network (SA Can), who was on scene, reported that the fire started at around 5.45pm. Mathois said no one was injured in the blaze. “Unfortunately, one pet died, but the other three were saved,” said Mathios. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Teresa Jones, SACan case manager, said the family lost everything, including their belongings and most of the house itself.
“The family has requested that anyone who would like to help them should buy shopping vouchers (Pick n Pay, Pavilion, Game, Spar, etc.) rather than items, as this will allow them to buy what they need as and when it’s required. “This will help to cut down on duplicate donations,” said Jones. “They also need a three-bedroomed flat/cottage (semi-furnished and animal-friendly) to live in for the next eight to 12 months, while they decidehowtomoveforward. Theirinsurance will cover rental costs, so it won’t need to be rent-free.” Jones added that the family is grateful to everyone who has supported them during this difficult time. “They are overwhelmed by the generosity the community has shown,” said Jones. If you are able to offer assistance or if you need more information, call the SACan helpdesk number on 086 162 3646.
Perjury accused in the dock FROM PAGE 1 He will be appearing in the Pinetown Magistrate’s Court soon. KZN SAPS Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Mmamonnye Ngobeni, said: “We cannot allow people to drag the
name of the SAPS through the mud to fulfill their criminal deeds. “Our job is to serve and protect the citizens of the country. It is disturbing that people open false cases and implicate police in crimes that did not occur.
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JUSTICE was served at the Durban High Court last week when 32-year-old Nkanyiso Patrick Ndlovu was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of an elderly Hillcrest resident in June 2011. According to the Hillcrest SAPS communications officer, Lieutenant France Mkhize, the murder occurred on 2 June 2011, at about 6pm in the Embo area. “72-year-old Mhawukeleni Vilakazi was enjoying supper with his family when the armed man entered his house. “He [Vilakazi] was allegedly shot and sustained multiple guns-shot wounds and died at the scene. A case of murder was opened for investigation at the Hillcrest SAPS,” said Mkhize. Hillcrest SAPS detectives conducted an intensive investigation that led to the arrest of the suspect and the recovery of an AK47 rifle. Mkhize said the firearm was taken for ballistics testing and the results came back positive, linking the accused to the murder. “He made several court appearances and was convicted and sentenced this week to life imprisonment for murder.” KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Mmamonnye Ngobeni commended the work done by the Hillcrest SAPS. “This will send out a strong message to criminals that the SAPS has adopted zero tolerance for crime.”
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Mysterious organs – the vestibular apparatus THE vestibular apparatus is associated with the inner ear (organ of hearing). It controls the balance of the animal. It does this by sensing the movement of fluid in three semicircular canalas, each one oriented at 90 degrees to the others. At the base of these canals are little hairs that send signals to the brain about rotation of the head,
thereby guiding the movement of the eyes and actions of the muscles. At the base of these three canals are two additional fluid- and gelfilled areas, called the UTRICLE and the SACCULE, which work in a similar fashion to sense acceleration forces and gravity. Less is understood about how this works, and it is a fairly complex interaction between physics, and
physiology. Disease of the vestibular apparatus normally occurs in older dogs which get “Old dog vestibulitis”, which is often erroneously diagnosed and described as a “stroke”. The pet has a sudden head tilt, flicking of the eyes (nystagmus) and sometimes severe balance problems and nausea. The more severe cases may need hospitalisation to
treat them, much like attacks of the human Meniere’s disease. The problem tends to recur in affected animals, and may leave residual neurological deficits, but most dogs recover within a few days to a week. A common cause of balance issues is medication inserted into the ear canal when the eardrum is not intact, or ear cleaning procedures.
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The purpose of the meeting is todiscusscrimestatistics andways forward to better communication with the South African Police Services. All are welcome, but the focus is on Botha’s Hill residents.
with a maximum of 15 participants, to give everyone the opportunity to interact. The course is designed to focus on the parent and to empower them to bring about the changes they like to see in their family. Wilson and Smith come with rich experience and extensive training to open up new possibilities for the benefit of the parent and their family. The next course will be held at Makaranga Lodge in Kloof on four consecutive Tuesdays – 6, 13, 20 and 27 May. To book or for more information contact Colleen on 082 652 8008 or email coll.wilson@icloud.com or Candice on 076 763 6433 or email candice@eqevolution.co.za.
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Billionaire funds cash-for-truth incentive DESIREE ERASMUS
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REAKING: in a move called “dumb and incredibly dangerous”, members of the South African government who sit in executive positions have taken a unanimous vote to “tell the truth at all costs”. The decision allegedly materialised after an international billionaire funder – who will remain anonymous until some random 12-yearold hacks official emails – is said to
have pledged $1 million for each “truth” told in parliament and at public rallies and conferences. The move comes after the billionaire allegedly had the revelation while beating his head against a brick wall at the outcome of South Africa’s recent national election. Such was the enthusiasm of the nation’s public servants to “get involved and make a difference” through “Truthgate” that for the first time in its recorded history, all representatives stayed awake during the latest parliamentary sitting to vote. This included an 85-year-old political veteran who was allegedly in a coma for the past 20 years. Speaking after the voting session, one official started tallying on his fingers while telling the floor: “Comrades, I am happy with the outcome of the vote because it grates my biscuit to sit here and lie about hav-
Truthgate … gives me the opportunity to satisfy my Messiah complex and to emulate Oprah ing a master’s degree in politics. I am just a failed chef with a KFC fetish. Also, I am sick of calling everyone comrade; it’s very 1994.” A second official then took to the floor and, producing an abacus from her Prada handbag, stated: “Fellow countrymen and women, I am excited at the potential upliftment that can be achieved through Truthgate. “Finally I have a chance to tell my constituents that an overflowing sewage pipe alongside a crèche is not a health hazard – it is an opportunity for the community to pull together and shovel the sh*t them-
selves. The sh*t can then be used as a nice compost on the community vegetable garden that we may build for them in 2016 or 2017. “In the interim, the shovelled sh*t can be placed next to the roundabout and slide as a little climbing mountain for kiddies.” Speaking from uMhlanga after taking her vote via Skype during a botox party,oneofficialtoldtheFever: “The potential ramifications of Truthgate are enormous and heartening. “With Truthgate comes the opportunity to finally meet our millennium development goals – the ones that have been slightly tweaked for our area. Truthgate finally gives me the opportunity to satisfy my Messiah complex and to emulate Oprah by canvassing among the middle and working classes. I now feel no shame in donning my latex gloves so I can give sales assistants and domestic
workers a controlled pat on their cheap clothing. In fact, I can now unashamedly utilise public funds to book a five-star retreat and take potential future school-girl voters from the street there in order to give them free manicures and pedicures. “Looking good while you are getting educated can go a long way in building a girlchild’s prospects - this way she can marry rich and will hopefully never have to think independently again. You get one, I get one,we all get free manis and pedis.” UPDATE: The billionaire funder has since clarified that he will be paying those partaking in Truthgate in the Zimbabwean dollar, a defunct currency. People interviewed for this article have since denied any knowledge of Truthgate or making the above statements.
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HIS month is all about mums, with Mother’s Day on 11 May. Included in this month’s “treats” are two free workshops at Hillcrest Corner where mums can attain cooking and flower-arranging skills from expert teachers, and receive goodie bags full of treats. The first event is a series of cooking classes, on 10 May, hosted by Joani Mitchell of MasterChef SA. Four classes will be held throughout the day, each covering chopping skills, lunch-box ideas and a cooking demonstration of how to prepare a simple, yet delicious, three-course meal.
The second workshop is planned for 24 May and focuses on flower arranging, hosted by Fay Fenn, a well-known flower arranger in KwaZulu-Natal, and member of the Natal Association of Floral Artists. Again, four classes will be held throughout the day totakemumsthroughthebasicsofcreatingbeautiful flower arrangements. As part of this event, there will also be flower displays throughout Hillcrest Corner. This is a Mother’s Day treat not to be missed. Places are limited for both workshops, and are filling up fast. To ensure your spot, please contact Beetle Inc. on adspace@beetleinc.co.za or on 031 701 1812.
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L'Avenir Rosé de Pinotage 2013 This wine is pale salmon-pink. It has a raspberry-fruit vibrance apparent on both the nose and in the mouth. Fresh and tangy with reasonable balance and length.
crafts for children. For more information contact Shelley on 083 679 1203. 10 May THE South African Writers' Circle will be holding a seminar titled “Make 'Em Laugh: Introduce Humour into Your Writing and Make More Sales” on Saturday 10 May. For bookings contact ginny.sawc@gmail.com 23 May HILLCREST Conservancy will be hosting an invasive alien plant-
awareness course on Friday 23 May at Springside Nature Reserve from 8am to 10.30am. For further information and bookings, contact George Victor on 073 901 3902. 31 May WATERFALL Gardens Retirement Village fête will take place at the Link Hills Shopping Centre, Waterfall on Saturday 31 May from 9am to 1pm. To book a stall contact 076 278 5621 or 082 536 9278. Email: bandjwarr@ gmail.com.
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HE fifth annual Glitz & Glam Charity Ball, in association with Setzkorn Health and Wealth Consulting, and Discovery was held on Saturday, 26 April in the St Mary’s DSG hall. The theme was “Narnia” and the hall was decorated by the Grade 11 pupils for the matric dance the night before. The 150 guests were simply “blown away” by the splendour of the event. The evening was compered by Abi Ray of East Coast Radio and began with a performance by violinist and St Mary’s music scholarship student Nina Kolev, accompanied on piano by Lauren Rottcher. The three-course meal was paired with wine, courtesy of VDP Distributors. Jan Nico Coetzee from VDP introduced each wine before starters, main meal and dessert were served. Rob Thunder of Car-Go conducted an auction, followed by the sale of “surprise envelopes”. A raffle to win two pairs of sunglasses from Sun-
RIGHT: Tracy Weston, Jan Nico Coetzee, Yolande and Ruben van Wambeke. stoppers and a lucky draw for a Buco wheelbarrow filled with treats also formed part of the function’s highlights. Black Coffee was responsible for the sound and lighting while ECR’s Cameron Claassens had the guests dancing. The promotional girls from Leventus did a superb job of hosting the evening. The aim of the charity event, organised by the Guild of St Mary’s Old Girls, was to raise money for the St Mary’s Foundation Trust, which provides bursaries to the school, as well as a chosen non-profit organisation. This year the Childhood Cancer Foundation SA (Choc) was the bene-
fitting charity. Choc will use the funds to provide holistic support for children suffering from cancer and life-threatening blood disorders, and provide support for their families. The event would not have been possible without the support of the main sponsors Setzkorn Health and Wealth Consulting and Discovery, and associate sponsors The Sumner Group, Nu Hair, Buco and Pewter Studio. The Guild of St Mary’s Old Girls thank the auction and surprise envelope contributors as well as the guests for enabling them to raise over R100 000 for two very worthy beneficiaries.
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ELOKHU ngamazi umngane wami, uNyikinyibhoxo umfo kaNdosi, bengiqala ukumbona ethukuthele ngalendlela yokuthi abamlamulile ethi uqeda umfundisi ngepayipi engingazi ukuthi ubelithathephi, bamane basho ngaphandle kokunanaza ukuthi kukhulu okumcasulile. Sicela wena mfundi ukuthi emva kokufunda loludaba, usitshele ukuthi bekuyinto engelutho yini ecasule uNdosi, noma yinto ebingakucasula nawe. Okuphawulekile nje kumfundisi wabantu obesegxiza igazi emlonyeni sekuqaqeke nokhololo amahloni esedlala ngaye, ngamazwi athi: “Bengithi ngiyazincokolela nje noNdosi ngingazi ukuthi kanti sengiyona.” Amadoda ebandla abeseduze kusuka isidumo abelokhu ethi: “Kodwa kwake kwancokolwa ngomfazi womuntu kanje? Uphahlukile nje kwaphela.” Uma esho lamadoda athi umfundisi uyilahle ngokuncokola ngokuma kahle komkaNdosi wathi: “Cha wakhetha Ndosi, imanzi eme kahle kanje!” Akabonakalanga ukuthi unyamalale nini uNdosi. Ubonakale esedonsa umfundisi ngogesi wempama kwalandela isibhakela esidabule udebe nolimi, anele angena phakathi kwabo amadoda elamula, wathi qalaqala egcekeni, wathi nya, wabuya engasadle nkobe zamuntu ephefumulela phezulu ephethe ipayipi elokhu ethi: “Umkami!, umkami!, uthi umfaz’wami unjani? Bhlati shidi man!” KungenzekaukuthiincekuyeNkosiibizincokolela ngempela, kodwa yagawula ingakalanga. Lokhu kuyisexwayiso kulabo abakhonze ukuncokola. Sengathikufaneleumuntuaqikelelengaphambi kokuncokola. Kusemqoka ukuthi aqale abheke ukuthi uncokola kanjani, nobani, nini kunokuthi amane ancokole nje noma yikanjani. Kufana ncamashi nokuwela umgwaqo ungalibhekanga irobhothi bese kwenzeka isiphihli sengozi engase idlule nemiphefumulo. Basuke bengahhemi laba abake bathi kungcono ukuthula abantu bangakwazi ukuthi ucabangani, kunokuthi uvule isitolo esingezansi kwekhala bese beqala ukukungabaza. Naye uNyikinyibhoxo lo, wake wathi: “Njengoba kuthiwa izinto zoniwa ngomlomo zilungiswe ngomlomo, kungcono kabi ukuthula ngoba akukho lutho okuzodigeka ukulungise, uzithole usunenkinga uma usuhluleka ukukulungisa.” Le sihloko sokuncokola nokuphahluka bengihlele ukubhala ngaso emasontweni ezayo, kodwa nginele ngezwa ngokunhlanhlatha kukaMnuz Visvin Reddy ongusihlalo we-ANC eChatsworth eningizimu yeTheku, ngase nginquma ukubhala ngaso hillcrest
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WINNER 150: Sandra Channel Submit your entry into the Hillcrest Fever box situated inside the Keg & Trout. The first correct entry drawn will win a R150 voucher. Only one entry per person per week. No registered letters or faxed entries. Prize will alternate weekly between Crossword and Sudoku.
Crossword Solution 150 Across 1 Busybody, 5 Flop, 9 Spool, 10 Console, 11 Show business, 13 Worthy, 14 Simper, 17 Troublemaker, 20 Hackles, 21 Inapt, 22 Dark, 23 Grandeur. Down 1 Base, 2 Smother, 3 Below the belt, 4 Dictum, 6 Loose, 7 Pleasure, 8 Annihilation, 12 Switched, 15 Prepare, 16 Geyser, 18 Occur, 19 Stir.
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Noble cause for Comrades KALISHA NAICKER
Kalisha.Naicker@media24.com ATHLETES Thabani Dlamini of Bidvest Running Club and Grant Cummings of Westville Athletic Club, will be participating in this year’s Comrades Marathon to raise funds for the Issy Geshen Lamont
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Thabani Dlamini of Bidvest Running Club and Grant Cummings of Westville Athletic Club.
Home. The community is urged to please sponsor the duo per kilometre in order to help them raise much-needed funds for the old-age home - a cornerstone of the Lamontville community. “For the past 54 years, the Issy Geshen Lamont Home has provided invaluable nursing care to frail, indigent elderly residents. “The home cannot survive without the support of the community and we urge you to give what you can to ensure that the 68 residents receive the medical,
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emotional and physical support they need in their twilight years,” said Dlamini. The bank details are - First National Bank Mobeni, branch code: 221026, account number: 62028136853, reference: Comrades + Name/ Company. For more information on the Home, contact Sifiso Ngidi, on 031 469 0247.
Big series for paddlers
>> Bay Union Surfski Series kick-starts the winter ocean-paddling season this month FEVER REPORTER
The addition of the King of the Bay event is just one of the many changes the series will enjoy in its second edition, while the core of what proved to be so successful in 2013 remains. “It is hard to find anywhere else in the world that comes close to paddling on Durban’s warm Indian Ocean in winter!” enthused series coordinator Barry Lewin. “This natural gem and the great support we received from the paddlers at last year’s series really has us excited about the upcoming 2014 Bay Union Surfski Series.” “We are really pleased to welcome the King of the Bay race to our series this year. “The event is an iconic one on KZN’s surfski calendar and with the
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PPER Highway paddlers are eagerly readying themselves for the start of another busy winter season of ocean paddling with the four-race 2014 Bay Union Surfski Series kick-starting the world-renowned season in May. After its successful inaugural edition last year, the popular series of Durban-based clashes gets underway with the Bay Union Season Starter at Marine Surf Lifesaving Club (SLC). The following three Sundays see the staging of the Lion of Africa Surfski Challenge, McCarthy Toyota King of the Bay and the Bay Union Reef Challenge presented by Point Watersports Club (PWC).
Popular paddler Hank McGregor in action.
race traditionally finishing at Marine (SLC) each year, there is such a great fit between the race and the series already. “We also have our other three fantastic events that were so well received last year back again this year plus we’re really looking forward to the return of the Bay Union Shootout, a knockout surfski sprint competition which takes place immediately after race four at PWC on Sunday 25 May,” he added. With the popular 6 and 12km course options available for paddlers to choose from in races one, two and four, doubles or singles categories the Series looks set to provide a memorable four weeks. For more information, go to www.pitchandpaddle.co.za
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Fever Attention all rural schools/schools with English as a second language Rural/previously disadvantaged schools are invited to enter their top two (2) English spellers from Grade 10 and Grade 11 (one from each grade) into the KZN Premier Spelling Bee Durban Central regional event, to be held in August 2014 (Date and venue to be confirmed, keep reading your local newspaper to find out the details!) Words to be learnt for the Durban Central Spelling Bee will be published in the 20 June 2014 edition of the Durban North Fever & Hillcrest Fever & Upper Coast Fever.
Prizes: Cash prizes, book hampers, stationery hampers, bursaries and goodie bags for the top spellers, schools and teachers! To enter: Complete the entry form found in this local newspaper and fax it to us at 0865344256, or email it to kznspellingbee@media24.com OR Send us the below information via email, kznspellingbee@media24.com OR fax, 0865344256. * School name, school address, English teacher’s name and contact details, registration number of your school, district of your school * Full names of your two spellers * Both spellers’ ID numbers OR copy of birth certificate * Entries are limited per regional event * Get your entries in early to ensure your spot at the 2014 Durban Central Spelling Bee * Entries close on 13 June 2014
ENTRY FORM Please fill in all the following sections and send it to us via email, kznspellingbee@media24.com, OR fax it to 0865344256.
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SCHOOL DETAILS: Name: ______________________________ Registration number: _________________ Physical Address: ______________________ Tel: (
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SCHOOL ENGLISH TEACHER’S DETAILS: Name: _______________________________ Cell: (
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ENTRANT DETAILS (PUPILS): Grade 10: Name: _______________________________ ID number: ___________________________ Cell: (
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(or a copy of birth certificate)
Grade 11: Name: _______________________________ ID number: ____________________________ (or a copy of birth certificate)
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) ___________________________ * Please note all pupils must be entered via their school and cannot enter as individuals * Age limit for pupils is 18 * Entries are limited per regional event * Get your entries in early to ensure your spot * Entries close on 13 June 2014
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CONTACT US>> E-mail all local news to Kalisha Naicker at kalisha@ witness.co.za
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Horsing around KALISHA NAICKER
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HE Land Rover Durban Horse and Wine Festival at the Durban Shongweni Club over the weekend was a fun and stylish function. There were 40 high-end stalls, five wine estates and three craft beer breweries. The event began with warm-up classes for the Dressage SA Challenge on Thursday and ran through to Sunday. Saturday morning
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>> Loads of fun at the Land Rover Durban Horse and Wine Festival
saw Dressage until midday. From then the main arena was abuzz with events, including agilitydogs,horses of the world,vintage jalopies, mounted fancy dress for children, carriage driving, novelty pairs, jumping event, the ringmaster, a police display, “Elvis� on stage and the singing cowboy, back by popular demand. To keep children entertained there was a jumping castle, mechanical bull, clowns and face painting.
Girls from St Mary's after performing an Equi-dance.
Refine Marshall and Irene Hoffman-Jenson take part in the pairs Cable Stitch. Competitors in the Jack Russell race, Tracy Moxey with Domino and Kerry Currie with Buddie.
ABOVE: Armand, the singing cowboy and his ‘bowing horse’.
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