MORNING MIRROR EDITION 123 1 FEBRUARY 2005 MORNING MIRROR WEB-SITE http://www.morningmirror.africanherd.com Virex check completed PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MIRROR CAN ONLY DEAL WITH E MAIL QUERIES, PLEASE DO NOT PHONE IN YOUR ADVERTS AND QUERIES... ONLY E MAILS WILL BE CONSIDERED. +++++++++ "ADVERTISERS !! IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A DONATION FOR YOUR ADVERT PLEASE MAKE A CHEQUE TO "DATVEST" AND LET ME KNOW AT "magskriel@mac.com" A fund has been established at Datvest to assist pensioners with their medical needs. For further information contact magskriel@mac.com. Donations to Edith Duly Nursing Home are also most welcome. Edith Duly has several "Special" patients who a afforded a large amount of assistance with their monthly costs. ADVERTISERS -- PLEASE HONOUR YOU DONATIONS !! ++++++++ ROY BENNET IS STILL IN JAIL !! Visit: www.freeroybennett.com Email: info@freeroybennett.com +++++++ IN THIS EDITION 1 SNAIL PATROL 2 SMALLS - NOTICES 3 MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 4 THOUGHTS 5 CONGRATULATIONS 6 CONDOLENCES 7 TIDBITS +++++ SNAIL PATROL It was all the Hammerkops' fault..... This infestation of creatures in my garden. I mean they had to eat didn't they, they resided with us for over two years and we needed to assure a regular food supply so that they did not get shot by our next door neighbour. (He had no sense of humour, every time they paid his Koi pond a courtesy visit, he would run around with a broomstick yelling blue murder and then he threatened to find his old 12 bore to deal with our visitors. Hammer and Kop were their names. Hammer was larger but Kop undoubtedly wore the pants. They built their massive nest in our massive tree all day every day for two years. The garden was a real mess, sticks and stones everywhere, pieces of fabric, a child's sock, they even liked to find faeces with which to cement the nest together, and in garden housing a Great Dane, a Pointer , a Jack Russell and a Toy Pom, faeces were not hard to find !! Our loyal horticulturist shook his head menacingly, muttering all the while under his breath, that they were nothing but bad luck but would dutifully lay out twigs, reeds and debris for them with which they could furnish their home. Catering for their food requirements was another story, we purchased a pond and a series of gold fish and guppies. We enticed some of the noisy toads from the next door Koi Pond, and we harvested snails as an extra delicacy for them. And so their survival was assured, they had building materials, copious food and the dogs were trained to ignore them, everything a breeding pair of Hammerkops could ask for but..... They one day suddenly and unexpectedly decided life in idyllic suburbia was not too their liking, and left for greener pastures who knows where. Leaving me with a garden full of snails, a pool full of noisy bullfrogs and a pond full of hundreds of hungry guppies !! And so now the family knows its duties, its a full-on Snail Patrol every early morning , and its the battle of the bullfrogs every evening. Every evening our Loyal Horticulturist valiantly catches the indignant bullfrogs, puts them in a box and patiently transports them down to the Strench Trench (our affectionate term for the Matsheumhlope River !!) on the back of his bike in a box. (Every morning I am sure they hop determinedly back up the road to our pond !!) Every morning at the crack of dawn we assemble for snail patrol, but they do not get treated as gently as the frogs I am afraid. !! As for the guppies, well, what can I say ? Anyone need guppies ? +++++++ NOTICES FALCON COLLEGE INVITES YOU TO THEIR VALENTINES DINNER DANCE DATE : SATURDAY 12TH FEBRUARY, 2005 TIME : 7PM MUSIC: by DJ RE+N+X DRESS: SMART (colour theme red, black & white) Prizes for Lucky ticket numbers VENUE : HELLENIC CYPRIOT CLUB 18TH AVENUE, FAMONA, BULAWAYO TELEPHONE 09-245768 OR 011 213 945 THEY ARE SELLING LIKE HOT CAKES, PHONE NOW SO THAT YOU WONT BE DISAPPOINTED, YOU ARE GUARANTEED A GREAT EVENING 14 DAYS LEFT ======== Iganyana Arts Center in Dete, a community development effort of Painted Dog Conservation, is seeking donations of scraps of electrical wire for use in the construction of our wonderful crafts. We can organize pick up and transfer. If you have some you would like to have taken off your hands, you can be assured it will be put to good use. You can contact me at this email or call Painted Dog office at 018 710. Wendy Blakeley Community Arts and Crafts Coordinator Iganyana Arts for Painted Dog Conservation Dete, Zimbabwe +++++ BULAWAYO SHELTER NEEDS : CURTAINS - if you are leaving the country, or perhaps redecorating and have old curtains that you do not need, the Bulawayo Shelter is desperate for curtains for their dormitories and dining room. Their old ones are literally falling apart! If you can help, please contact Moira Thompson :threempa@mweb.co.zw Tel : 09 - 256270 +++++++ HELP NEEDED A mother and daughter De Kock have been moved into Edith Duly. The mother suffers from muscular dystrophy and the daughter is retarded. They are short of clothing, summer and winter. Size 34-36 and 38-40 Shoes-size 5,1 and 2. If anyone has any clothing, shoes, single duvets, blankets, sheets, pillow cases,please could they leave them with Anne Van Rensburg. ph.240890\091333921 living at 35 Dunfermline Road Off Greystoke, Famona. ++++++++ Fund raiser for Roy Bennet: For sale limited edition signed Larry Norton prints. Scene featuring the Chura Bull and two others with the majestic Matusadona Mountain Range in the background. Equivalent of US$100 per print. Please contact Jane Brown on 091-929-580 (mornings only) to place your order. ++++++++ IRISH AMBASSADOR I have just received notification that the Irish Ambassador from South Africa will be visiting Bulawayo on Tuesday, 8th February 2005 and would like to meet the Irish community - whether they be Irish born or Irish passport holders. The Mat. Irish Association is planning a reception for him so I would be grateful if you could please put this in your Morning Mirror which reaches so many people. Would the people concerned please contact me on either: 252435 - home or 466027 (office hours) or 011 213384. Many thanks and kind regards Jenny Leach President Matabeleland Irish Association leach@mweb.co.zw +++++++ BULAWAYO QUILTERS GUILD Our first meeting for 2005 is on TUESDAY 8th FEBRUARY. Meetings are always the second Tuesday of each month. Venue - W.I. Hall, Cecil Avenue, Hillside. (next to the Hillside Shops) We have two meetings every month, to cater for the working ladies. Times are 2 p.m. for 2.30 p.m. and the later meeting is 5 p.m. for 6 p.m. We are an active well supported Guild, as anyone who visited our Show in October will know. Meetings consist of demonstrations on the art of quilting and patchwork. Show and Tell where members can show off their latest work. Various classes are arranged from time to time. We have an extensive library of Patchwork and Quilting related books and magazines. Visitors are welcome to come and see what we do. $1 000.00 per meeting. New members are welcome. Membership is very reasonable at $10 000.00 per annum (Half for Pensioners) +++++++++++ WALK FOR HEALTH FOR HOSPICE Come to the ASCOT RACE COURSE on THURSDAYS AT 4PM to 6PM and WALK For Your HEALTH while you help to raise funds for BULAWAYO ISLAND HOSPICE SERVICE Bring and Walk with your Friends. Walk in safety while you walk for fun and fitness on a 3KM circuit around the ASCOT TRACK Cost: $500 per session $200 pensioners/children per session Entry at the MAIN GATE +++++++ BULAWAYO ISLAND HOSPICE SERVICE are looking for a good second-hand gents cycle ( our messenger's cycle was stolen outside Haefeli's). We also have an old second-hand Toshiba Laptop (AMD K6 450 mhz 32mb Ram 4.5gig H/D) FOR SALE - offers around $3million will be considered. We still have plenty of wall calendars at $5000-00 each. Please Telephone the Office: 77972 ++++++ BULAWAYO FLORAL GROUP - First meeting of the New Year will take place on Wednesday 2nd February 2005 at 2.30pm in the Church of Ascension Hall. Demonstrators will be Madeleine Zangel and Mary Friend doing "Back to Basics." Exhibitors Titles are - "Valentines Day" and/or "Out of Africa." Entrance is $500 and tea and coffee will be served. Come along and enjoy an afternoon of fun with flowers! ++++++++++ SMALLS FOR SALE A variety of plastic toy eyes in different colours and sizes with lock-tight safety washers, suitable for soft toys. E-mail address ulwazi@mweb.co.zw , home telephone 252073 (evenings) or cellphone 091-291 866. +++++ CAR NEEDED MAZDA 323 OR MAZDA 626 OR TOYOTA COROLLA OR NISSAN SUNNY SHOULD BE IN GOOD CONDITION RELIABLE REASONABLE cONTACT KAY AT TEL. 288056 CELL O91814458 +++++++++ Furnished House To Rent Beautiful fully furnished house to rent in Kumalo. Available 1st March. Phone 255 613 +++++++++++ For Sale: National Geographic Magazines Nov 1977 to Feb 2000 Phone 255 613 +++ For heartwarming home from home hospitality; five star treatment; and exceptional cleanliness, Old Umtali Guesthouse in Fourways is highly recommend. Old Umtali Guest House 55 Albatross Drive, Fourways, 2055, South Africa Landline 0027 11 465 2783 Cell 0027 84 3266164 E.mail terry@oldumtali.co.za +++++ GREYVILLE ONCE AGAIN THERE ARE RUMORS FLYING AROUND THAT WE HAVE PACKED UP AND GONE TO SOUTH AFRICA! NEXT TIME YOU HEAR THIS STORY, DON'T BELIEVE IT! WE WILL ADVERTISE ON THE MIRROR IF AND WHEN WE EVER DO DECIDE TO LEAVE! AS WE ARE STILL HERE, WE CONTINUE TO OFFER OUR VALUED REGULAR CUSTOMERS AND POTENTIAL NEW ONES THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: HORSE AND CARRIAGE HIRE - FOR WEDDINGS, SPECIAL ANNIVERSARIES, BIRTHDAYS, CHURCH FUNCTIONS ETC. PARTY PONIES FOR HIRE IN 3 DIFFERENT SIZES - AT A VENUE OF YOUR CHOICE PARTIES AT GREYVILLE - WE DO NOT DO THE CATERING OR HIRE OUT JUMPING CASTLES BUT WILL PUT ON THE PARTY PONY FOR 2 HOURS, SUPPLY TABLES, CHAIRS, AN URN AND CUPS. SAFE AND ATTRACTIVE VENUE, SHADY TREES, CLEAN TOILET FACILITIES AND VIEWS OF THE DAM PICNIC - BRING A SMALL GROUP AND YOUR PICNIC BASKET - YOU CAN HIRE A PONY FOR 1 HOUR AND ROW AROUND THE DAM IN A BOAT IF YOU FEEL ENERGETIC, OR JUST SIT AND ENJOY THE PEACE AND QUIET. LOTS OF BIRD LIFE FOR THE BIRD WATCHERS - BRING YOUR BINOS AND BIRD BOOK! COMPOST SALES - COLLECT A LOOSE BAKKIE LOAD OR BRING YOUR OWN BAGS. WE STILL DELIVER BUT ORDERS MUST BE 50 + BAGS AND WE ONLY COME TO TOWN ON CERTAIN DAYS. WE DO NOT DELIVER SMALL QUANTITIES BEAUTIFUL HAND PAINTED CLOTHS/WALL HANGINGS AND CUSHION COVERS FOR SALE. VIBRANT COLORS, ETHNICS AND FLORALS, BEST QUALITY CLOTH AND PAINTS USED, HEAT TREATED TO FIX COLORS. PLEASE PHONE US FOR ALL THE ABOVE TO GET MORE DETAILS AND REMEMBER WE ARE CLOSED ON SUNDAYS. NEIL AND KITTY BAXTER, GREYVILLE, CNR. BULAWAYO DRIVEÄDOUGLASDALE ROAD, DOUGLASDALE. (ENTRANCE IN BULAWAYO DRIVE 100 METERS OFF THE CORNER ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE. TELEPHONE : 242829. +++++ ATTENTION ALL TIPS AND TOES CLIENTS WE REGRET THE INCONVENIENCE... WE HAVE MOVED AS THE PREMISES IN BRADFIELD HAS BEEN SOLD, OUR NEW ADDRESS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE WILL BE NO 25 MORAY ROAD, FAMONA PLEASE PHONE YVONNE 247039 011 231 991 O91 307 215 TIPS AND TOES WELCOMES ALL OUR OLD AND NEW CLIENTS BACK . ........................................................................ .... ........ I HAVE A SELECTION OF CHILDRENS TAPES FOR SALE... STORY TAPES..........ROBIN HOOD , ENID BLYTON'S WELL DONE SECRET 7(2 TAPES), FAMOUS 5 (2 TAPES) THE VALLEY OF ADVENTURE. SING ALONG TAPES.....THE VERY BEST OF CHILDRENS SONGS(PUFF THE MAJIC DRAGON, MY DOG JOE AND OTHERS) , MY OWN NURSERY RHYMES, THERE'S AN ORCHESTRA IN MY KITCHEN, IT'S A SMALL SMALL WORLD, KIDS PRAISE. THERE ARE ALSO CHILDRENS BOOKS, SERENDIPTY STORIES...LEO THE LOP, CATUNDRA, NITTER PITTER, AND OTHERS . I ALSO HAVE A NUMBER OF RECORDED MUSIC TAPES, ALL MIXED, THESE WERE MY DAUGHTER'S AND SHE HAS GONE OVERSEAS, ANY OFFERS. I AM ALSO LOOKING FOR A REFILL FOR A FAMILY FAVORITE MIMI FLASK..FILLER NO RJIOOS. A 1 LITRE CAPACITY HOT AND COLD. DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE I CAN GET SUCH A REFIL IN BULAWAYO ? PHONE FRANCES ON 240210 +++++++++ MONKEY GRILL VALENTINES DAY 14TH February 2005 $ 140 000 /HEAD STARTERS BBQ CHICKEN WINGS Chicken wings marinated and grilled to succulent perfection served with a mild peri-peri and sour cream sauce Or MUSHROOM A LA JULIETTE Crumbed mushrooms napped with a garlic sauce MAIN COURSE KINKY KIEV Chicken breast filled with garlic butter, mushrooms and herbs, then fried until golden brown Or SEXY SUCCULENT FILLET Sliced bacon surrounds the sides of this tender 300g fillet, topped with rounds of melt-in-your mouth garlic herb butter or Roquefort herb butter DESSERT TEMPORY INSANITY Layers of rich chocolate and vanilla ice-cream marbled with mouth watering hot chocolate fudge sauce topped with chopped peanuts Or FRESH FRUIT SALAD Variety of fresh fruit drizzled with a wild berry sauce served with cream or ice-cream ++++++ For Sale -Decoders with SABC 1,2,3 and E $3 500 000-00 -Pure Flat Silver Television $7 000 000-00 -Universal 6 in 1 remotes $1 500 000-00 Telephone T Selman 091 314 916 / 285927 ============ To Let Storage space available Contact T Selman 091 314 916 / 285927 +++++ HOUSE WANTED FOR RENT SUBURBS AREA OR AS CLOSE AS POSSIBLE TO GIRLS COLLEGE. 3 TO 4 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHROOMS, SITTING ROOM, DINING ROOM, STUDY?, KITCHEN, LOCK UP GARAGE, SERVANTS QUARTERS, REQUIRE FROM APRIL, MOVING CHILDREN TO SCHOOLs IN BULAWAYO PLEASE PHONE: CELL 011 613 082 OR EVENINGS GWERU 054 - 25621 THANK YOU VERY MUCH, YOUR ASSISTANCE WOULD BE MOST APPRECIATED. ++++ BOOKKEEPING - ARE YOUR YEAR END BOOKS BEHIND..? DO YOU NEED TO KEEP YOUR BOOKS UP TO DATE..? WILL COME IN TO YOUR OFFICES OR WORK FROM HOME USING PASTEL ACCOUNTING PACKAGES. CONTACT SHEENA ON 245848 / 011420489 OR EMAIL thezeds@mweb.co.zw ++ HORSE BOX FOR SALE Double berth horse box for sale. Spring loaded ramp, side door, double axle, very good condition. Phone Andy or Jo on 011 613 639 of 09 241415 to view. +++++ I am looking for a reliable honest Domestic Worker with Good References and basic Cooking knowledge. The position is not live and will be in Khumalo. Please contact either Michelle or Maire on 72821 +++++++ In 1997, or thereabouts a large milk can and possibly 2 cream cans were sold on an auction in Byo. The Cans came from the family farm where my wife spent many happy years with the fondest memories of the farm. I am taking a serious flyer here but I was hoping to try and locate the can/cans to make contact with the owner/s to see if they would consider parting with them. There is the off chance that they may still be in the Country. If I can locate them it will be a bonus as I want to buy them and have then brassed as a surprise for my wife.... +++ ADVERT: I have a storeroom full of hard Timber planks. Mukwa, Tambuti & Mahogany. I have no idea of the cubic metres but there is lots. If interested please contact: 243825 or safaris@mweb.co.zw ++++++ QUALIFIED PLUMBER (NZ registration to be sought equivalent to S.A.registration) Prospective employer will to assist with immigration paperwork and criterias pertaining to a work permit. Please e-mail or fax relevant Certificates and CV to BENNETT PLUMBING LTD (NZ) 00-64-9-576 3895 (Fax) or benplumb@xtra.co.nz ++++ WEBSITE BUILDING AND DESIGN I do website building and design for small to medium bussiness's and personal home pages for individuals. I do it personally and at competitive rates. Please phone 091 340 255 ++++ Single mother with 3 (three) children looking for house to rent asap. Property needs to be secure please. I can be contacted on 48 48 68 during office hours or alternately by cell number 023 - 680321. Please ask for Kerry Smith ++++ "Looking for bullmastiff puppy. Please call 285945 or 011613855 Mrs Cox." +++ Wanted - House to Rent House wanted to rent preferably in the Hillside or in the South and Eastern areas of Bulawayo. As house proud tenants, we are looking for a minimum 3 bedroomed secure home with a garage, laundry and servants quarters. The master bedroom should have a bathroom ensuite A swimming pool is not of importance - but the property must be walled or fenced to stop our much loved pets from getting out. Contact details - Derek & Di Nicklin - email dnicklin@mweb.co.zw - land line 248884 - cell 091418267 ++++++ COTTAGE TO LET : In Suburbs. 2 bedrooms/2 bathrooms with kitchen and open plan lounge/dining room. Very secure property with own entrance. Owner would appreciate tenant willing to supervise garden maintenance. No domestic quarters and no lock-up garage. Mature, couple sought with no dogs and no children. Rent: $650 000 p/m plus L & W Contact Mrs Lindy Neser - South Africa +27 82 420 1759 or tel/fax +27 (12)346 9104 or email westfieldjt@telkomsa.net ++++++ I have four adorable kittens looking for loving homes, they will be old enough to be separated from their mother in mid February. If any one is interested in giving a kitten a home please contact me on the following numbers 244088(pm) or 011 613 766 or you can e-mail me at amanda@gatorzw.com. +++++ Cottage or House Wanted Required Feb/Mar 2005 - either a Small House or Cottage in any reasonable area, with secure parking. I am a divorcee and am employed as a manager with a very reputable company in Bulawayo. Phone Theresa: work 66051/2 or evenings on 252919. +++++ FOR REPAIRS TO DISCO EQUIPMENT, HI FI'S AND AMPLIFIERS AND SERVICING CONTACT KEITH CELL: 011 717 306 - MORNINGS E.MAIL: rocksltd@mweb.co.zw ++++++++++ LAWNMOWER WANTED Looking to buy a second-hand lawnmower, must be in working order please. Contact 091 903 298 ==== Accommodation wanted for an employed maid with a husband and four children in the Khumalo / Parklands area. Contact: Glynis 257108. ++++ NEED DUAL FUEL (UNLEADED ) URGENTLY ANY SUGGESTIONS ? MAGSKRIEL@MAC.COM ++++ FOR SALE 250l Deep Freezer 250l Deep Freezer (Broken hinges on cover) Double door fridge ( Needing Thermostat) Assorted garden tools Assorted pot plants My contact details Telephone : 478247 Byo Mobile : 023 414444 Email : kyrae@webmail.co.za Name:Gavin Kinnear + +++++ Massage Workshop * 4 day course Contact Hayley on 091 968 255 / 202743 for more details ++++ PROFESSIONAL GARDEN SERVICE AVAILABLE. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Phone 282308. +++++++++++++++ TELEPHONEWe are looking for someone that repairs petrol lawnmowers. mcminn@mweb.co.zw ++++++ HONEY for sale again 12 bottles left Contact Laura 244102.. ++++ FOR SALE AUTOMATIC SLIDE PROJECTOR WITH 2 CIRCULAR SLIDE MAGAZINES MANHATTAN 7900 STEREO SATELLITE RECEIVER HANIMEX 300mm TELE LENS 1: 5.5 (For 35mm SLR Camera, Screw type) TAKUMAR 55mm LENS 1: 1.8 (For 35mm SLR Camera ,Screw Type) SUNPAK AUTO 33 ELECTRONIC FLASH RAYNOX DC303 ELECTRONIC FLASH CONTACT NO: 011 631 785 +++++++ Stolen: My engagement ring and two wedding bands and a gold chain and two gold bangles went missing from my home in Hillside, please if anyone has had someone try and sell them anything like this to contact me please, great sentimental value. Please email me rybryliv@mweb.co.zw Thank you. +++ Good second hand books for sale -ideal for Bookclubs - many as new. Please phone Angie on 241417 ++++ Gardener with traceable references required. Top rate offered to the right person. Pool and lawn experience preferable. Contact: M James 889731 or 889875 mobile 011601008 ++++ The Nesbitt Castle 6,Percy Ave, Hillside, Bulawayo. "It doesn't matter what is happening to the economy, government or your industry, It matters what is going on in your imagination, If you've got a rich imagination you're going to have a rich experience.." Bookings now open for Valentine's Dinner,Monday 14th February. Don't delay phone us today!! This week's Tea Specials are;- Jersey Plum Pie and 'Oprah' Chocolate Mousse Cake. "Come along and indulge". Contact Our friendly Staff;- Donna, Wadzanai or Bernadette for further information and Bookings on 282726 / 735 / 736. "E" Mail ;- castle.manager@nandb.co.zw or nesbitt.castle@nandb.co.zw ++++ Relief administrator needed urgently at Edith Duly Nursing Home, accounts and general office procedure e mail - valbern@netconnect.co.zw ++++++++ Looking for Form 2 and 4 school text books, Please if there is anyone wanting to get rid of your children`s text books, l am willing to pay for them. Please contact : Tel : 62105 (Business hours) Carolina De jongh Tel : 091 933 429 (Mobile) Tel : 240628 (after Hours) Or Tel : 201053 (Business Hours) Dipak Patel Tel : 091 962 278(Mobile) Tel : 240628 ++++++++ Medium size hall available for funtions for further details please contact Di Francis work 61236/7 (Mornings only) cell 091 366 384 +++++ HOUSE FOR SALE The house is on 14 Kent Road, Hillside, Bulawayo. It is on the koppy/hill with a very good view; a lot of spacious area.; four bedrooms, toilet, bath, study office space,lounge, dinning room, kitchen with fitted stove/oven mukwa cupboards,verandar,- entertainment area with swimming pool needs attention,braai area, lovers shower outside, servant quarters with 2 bedrooms, borehole, tarmac drive way - siwe2000@yahoo.com Judy Carter tel. 242682 Bulawayo. +++++ ODD JOB SPECIALIST All your household electrical and odd repair jobs done quickly and efficiently. Contact DOUG FERREIRA on 244145 or 091 400 524 +++++ FARM MANAGER WANTED I would be very grateful if you would also advertise for me for a Farm Manager in Lusaka who will be willing to work on the original land that has never been farmed before and 10 km from town, it is very good land about 4 hectares and in very good area of Lusaka. I will apply for the permit. siwe2000@yahoo.com +++++ LEMONS, GRAPEFRUIT OR ORANGES NEEDED URGENTLY FOR EDITH DULY NURSING HOME TO MAKE MARMALADE FOR THE PATIENTS. e mail - magskriel@mac.com +++++++ "ROSE COTTAGES" 17 Nairn Road, Hillside, Bulawayo Come and relax in our beautiful family cottages surrounded by a lovely green garden with an attractive large swimming pool. Both cottages have two bedrooms, lounge/ kitchen and bathroom with most suitable self-catering facilities. Suitable for out of town parents wanting to spend a weekend in a home away from home with their children. Managed by a middle-aged couple on site. Braai facilities, lovely shady trees, tranquil surroundings. Please contact : Mrs Van : Tele/Fax 09 61221 (office hours) or 09 241125 (after hours) ++++ 8th Bulawayo (Hillside) Scout Group Extra Ordinary General Meeting Notice is hereby given that a Extra Ordinary General Meeting of the 8th Scout Group which will take place on Friday 11th February 2005 at the Scout hall Stafford Ave Hillcrest at 5.30pm for 6.00pm. to discuss the continuance of the Group. Please will all parents/guardians of the boys attend. ++++++++ LOOKING FOR SELF CATERING COTTAGES OR ACCOMMODATION AT UMHLANGA ROCKS DURBAN FOR THE APRIL PERIOD FOR 6 ADULTS CONTACT MRS VAN 61221 (OFFICE HOURS) OR 241125 (AFTER HOURS) +++++ My wife is desperately looking for a cutting mat for use in quilting ,if anybody has such a thing could they contact me on my numbers below or email me at rowan@ecoweb.co.zw +++ SAMSUNG S300 - for sale - Colour Screen cell phone, - charger, spare battery, internet link, cd to load programme onto your computer stunning phone brand new - $4 million 091 322 868 +++++ Accomodation Needed Urgently Responsible, single, "blue-eyed" woman in urgent need of a two bedroomed cottage or flat. Good security and safe parking imperative. Please contact Dione on 011 615 204 or Jenny on 011 618 807 Any one who has an available parrot cage in good condition, please contact Dione or Tim on 011 615 204 +++++++++++ For Sale Adult size tennis racket in awesome condition Metallic blue Slazenger, very light, with cover 80 litre backpack - new 5 compartments and very good back support Call Dione 011 615 204 ++++ FOR SALE Single bed with headboard, excellent mattrress, triple-mirror dressing table and bedside locker - $3-million. Aslo record cabinet, cocktail cabinet, kist. Phone Gill 67961 (Bulawayo) or home 243913 ++++ Ihave a brother WP-1700 word processor. When I switch on the machine, nothing registers on the keyboard. Is there anyone who knows how to repair this problem? If so, please call Maria on 60705. I am also looking for a ribber carriage for a Toyota Knitting machine, KS 9015. Or any other accessories that are compatible to this machine. If you have any of the above for sale, please call me on, 60705. I do hand and machine knitting. Also crochet Afghans. There are some beautiful selection of patterns are available. If interested, please call Maria 60705. Thanks. +++++ Security Solution ( Pvt) Ltd: For all your security needs please call us. We do internal alarm systems for homes and business premises as well as electric fences, sliding automated gates, burglar bars and trellis doors. Ernie & Maria Van Staden Tel: 09-252010 (Bus) Cell: 091 301 057 or 011 212 749 +++++++ Iam looking for a good maid with traceable references and good experience to do housework,cooking and helping with 2 small children.We will provide accommodation and a good salary to the right person. Tracy Smith 230708 023402574 ++++ Sip cocktails and dine under the stars Poolside dining tonight, tomorrow and Sunday at New Orleans Restaurant, winner of the 2005 international golden award. Introducing our new cocktail drinks range. Book now and avoid disappointment. For reservations 243176/77. ++++ BUMS FOR AFRICA Disposable nappies for sale in 50's and 100's - Cuddlers. Very reasonable prices. Please contact : Georgia Nel on : 230717 or 091 922 302 ++++++++ Like many others, I am absolutely shocked and stunned at the recent Rates and Water increases levied by the City Council. They have been increased by more than 150% and I've been told there's another 100% increase looming on the not too distant horizon. I've also been told (by the City Council) that the rates have been frozen in the Western Suburbs and it's only the Eastern Suburbs dwellers who will have to pay this increase!!!!!!!!! Do we have noone to state our case? They also told me that there is a strong Rate Payers Association in the Western Suburbs but that they were not aware that there was anything like it in the Eastern Suburbs. Do we have a Rate Payers Association? Is there anybody out there? Do we have any voice at all? Must we just pay and pay and keep our mouths shut? Isn't there anything we can do? If anyone has any ideas, or knowledge of such an association, please contact me on e mail: tara@gatorzw.com ++++++ I hear the wind across the plain A sound so strong - that calls my name It's wild like the river - it's warm like the sun Ya it's here - this is where I belong Under the starry skies - where eagles have flown This place is paradise - it's the place I call home The moon on the mountains The whisper through the trees The waves on the water Let nothing come between this and me Cuz everything I want - is everything that's here And when when we're all together - there's nothing to fear And wherever I wander - the one thing I've learned It's to here - I will always....always return JOHN DENVER ++++++ CONGRATULATIONS TONY AND BRIDGET DE CAILA ARE THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE THE ENGAGEMENT OF THEIR DAUGHTER CHANTELLE TO GRANT SON OF COLLEEN AND RUSSELL PUMFREY ++++++ ++++++++ CONDOLENCES OUR SYMPATHIES TO THE FAMILIES OF THE FOLLOWING : MICHAEL EASTMAN LITTLE ANN WALDMAN LESLIE MAY (ZAMBIA) OWEN SONDERSON +++++ FUNERAL NOTICES ROSEMARY MONCRIEFF Passed away peacefully on 30/01/05 Funeral at Hillside Presbyterian Church at 3pm on Thursday 3/2/05. I dont know how many people still remember her from the Theatre Club but It would be great to see some of them at the service She became very restricted in her movement in the last few months,and she had a fall on Friday night which resulted in a possible broken hip and was admitted to the Bulawayo Central Hospital where she passed awat on Sunday morning. BRENDA PARTINGTON ++++++++++ TIDBITS "History teaches us that men and nations behave wisely once they have exhausted all other alternatives." - Abba Eban - +++++ "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead (1901-78) - ++++++++++ "Life should NOT be a journey to the grave, with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, champagne in one hand - strawberries in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming WOO HOO - What a Ride!!"