MORNING MIRROR EDITION 173 30 January 2005 MORNING MIRROR WEB-SITE http://www.morningmirror.africanherd.com ++++++++ ADVERTISERS !! All the adverts in the Morning Mirror are based purely on TRUST !! Please ensure you make the effort to pay for your adverts. All monies raised from the payment of advertising on the Mirror go towards Zimbabwe's precious "old" folk in on way or another. For information on how to pay for your advert email - magskriel@mac.com +++++++++ Please help us rebuild the Mater Dei Hospital - visit the website http://morningmirror.africanherd.com/materdei/ ++++++++++++ PLEASE DO NOT PHONE, E MAIL QUERIES ONLY WILL BE DEALT WITH ++++++++++ IN THIS EDITION 1 WHATEVER HAPPENED TO WOOTY ? 2 NOTICES 3 MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 4 THOUGHTS 5 CONGRATULATIONS 6 CONDOLENCES 7 TIDBITS ++++++++++ WHATEVER HAPPENED TO WOOTY ? A LITTLE BIT OF SPRING CLEANING WAS FORCED UPON US RATHER EARLY THIS YEAR THANKS TO A COMBINATION OF LIGHTNING, POWER SURGES AND UNTIDY WIRING, AND IN MY SPRING CLEANING I CAME ACROSS A LONG PLAYING RECORD ENTITLED 'WELCOME TO MY WORLD' THE SINGER WAS NONE OTHER THAN NOREEN WELCH MUCH LOVED BY ZIMBABWE RADIO LISTENERS DURING THE EIGHTIES.. THE L.P. REMINDED ME OF A LOT OF REMINISCING THAT WAS DONE DURING OUR RECENT FORAYS AROUND THE WORLD TO VISIT THE CHILDREN OVER CHRISTMAS. ONE OF THE MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS BY FAMILY AND FRIENDS WHO ARE NOW SCATTERED ALL OVER THE GLOBE WAS 'WHATEVER HAPPENED TO NOREEN WELCH" WELL I AM HAPPY TO SAY THAT NOREEN IS ENSCONCED SAFELY IN HER HOMETOWN OF WELLINGTON IN NEW ZEALAND WITH HER DAUGHTER ALEX AND GRAND DAUGHTER KAYLA. MANY FOLK ALSO ASK AFTER SONIA HATTIN AND ADRIENNE VERNEY BOTH OF WHOM, I BELIEVE LIVE IN SOUTH AFRICA, BUT I STAND TO BE CORRECTED HERE. I WAS ALSO LUCKY ENOUGH TO RETRIEVE MY COPY OF ALAN HARDY'S BOOK' 'SIYABONGA TO A BULAWAYO BOY' WHICH ALAN LEFT FOR ME WITH FRIENDS IN OZ, AND I THOROUGHLY ENJOYED THE READ AND ALL THE MEMORIES EVOKED THEREIN. I ALWAYS KNEW ALAN AS A PILLAR OF SOCIETY BUT MANY FOLK REMEMBER HIM AS A VERY MUCH MORE DASHING AND CAVALIER CHARACTER !! AND OF COURSE WILD YOUNG MEN ATTRACT WILD FRIENDS AND ONE OF ALAN'S COHORTS IN HIS BULAWAYO HEYDAYS WAS NONE OTHER THAN THE NOTORIOUS DEREK MULHOLLAND. NOW ANY AND EVERY ZIMBABWEAN BABY BOOMER WILL REMEMBER OR HAVE HEARD ABOUT THE LEGENDARY DEREK MULHOLLAND. DEREK'S EXPLOITS WILL REMAIN ETCHED FOREVER IN MANY PEOPLES' MINDS AND HIS EXTRAORDINARY DEATH (OR PERHAPS IT WAS A CONTRIVED DEATH) WAS THE TALKING POINT FOR MANY YEARS IN ZIMBABWE. NOW DEREK WAS BUT ONE OF MANY FAMOUS AND INFAMOUS PEOPLE WHO WERE EDUCATED AT CHAPLIN SCHOOL IN GWERU. NOW WHY DID THIS ORDINARY SCHOOL SLAP BANG IN THE MIDDLE OF RURAL ZIMBABWE, PRODUCE SUCH A PLETHORA OF STUDENTS WHO MUST INDEED GO DOWN IN THE ANALS OF HISTORY ? DEREK MULHOLLAND WAS A CHAPLIN BOY AS WAS THE GREAT ESCAPEE FROM JAILS ALL OVER ZIMBABWE - AIDEN DIGGEDEN. AND THEN THERE WAS AUTHOR ALAN HARDY, THE TWO MORTON REDHEADS CORYNNE AND MURIEL AND OF COURSE IAN DOUGLAS SMITH HIMSELF. WE ALL KNEW OR KNEW OF AIDEN DIGGEDEN, THE MOST NOTORIOUS JAIL BREAKER AND MASTER CRIMINAL WE EVER PRODUCED !! THERE ARE MANY STORIES ABOUT AIDEN AND ONE OF THE MOST PRECIOUS WAS THE TALE ABOUT HIS INCARCERATION IN BULAWAYO;S GREY STREET PRISON IN THE 1960'S. HE BROKE OUT NIGHT AFTER NIGHT TO COMIT A SERIES OF DARING ROBBERIES, SNEAKING BACK TO STASH HIS LOOT IN HIS CELL. DURING A FIVE YEAR JAIL BREAK, HE BECAME SOUTH AFRICA'S TRAMPOLINE CHAMPION !! AND IT WAS MERLE AND JOHN MCNEILAGE IN BRISBANE WHO ASKED THE QUESTION "WHAT ON EARTH HAPPENED TO WOOTY ?" REMEMBER JOHN WOOTEN WHO UNDERTOOK A VERY SUCCESSFUL COOKING SERIES ON ZIMBABWE TELEVISION FOR MANY YEARS WITH THE LOVELY PAULINE BAILEY. THERE MUST BE MANY A BOOKCASE ALL OVER THE WORLD THAT STILL BOASTS A COPY OF THE RECIPE BOOK 'COOKING WITH WOOTY" WELL, WHATEVER DID HAPPEN TO WOOTY ? ++++++++++ NOTICES BULAWAYO ALZHEIMER'S GROUP SUPPORT Would like to remind everyone that we meet at 11a Clark Road, Suburbs, on the second Thursday of each month. There is someone in attendance from 9.30 am until 4.30 pm. We offer advice and have an abundance of literature that we can lend out, if you have a family member or know of someone with this type of illness please don't hesitate to contact us. If you suspect you may have dementia or are diagnosed then please come along. You can phone: Frances on 242696 Pat on 287626 Cynthia on 250469 Our group is affiliated to Z.A.R.D.A. and is a member of Alzheimer's Disease International. ++++++++ THE PUBLIC NOTICE FOR THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING FOR CHIPANGALI WILDLIFE ORPHANAGE WILL BE HELD ON THE Of 25th FEBRUARY AT 14H00 IN THE LADY DIANA CONFERENCE CENTRE, AT CHIPANGALI WILDLIFE ORPHANAGE, OFF THE GWANDA / BULAWAYO ROAD. ALL WELCOME. ++++++++++++++ FLYING EAGLES CYCLE CLUB MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE SATURDAY 4TH FEBRUARY !!!!! TO PRACTICE AND LEARN THE COURSE !!!!! THERE WILL BE AN ORIENTATION RIDE THURS 2ND FEBRUARY DEPART FROM BUSTERS 5:00PM SECURE PARKING THIS IS VERY SOCIAL RIDE ALL WELCOME A MUST FOR NEW RIDERS TO EXPERIENCE OFF- ROAD MOUNTAIN BIKING GRILLO'S RESTAURANT AND COFFEE SHOP ZONKE ISIZWE COMPLEX BRADFIELD BULAWAYO ZIMBABWE TEL: 263 9 880494 EMAIL: monkeygr@mweb.co.zw ++++++++ FALCON COLLEGE VALENTINE'S DINNER DANCE POPULAR LIVE BAND RUDIE GOUMA & TOOKIE ANDROLAKIS OF "COUNTRY ROCK CONNECTION" DATE: SATURDAY 11TH FEBRUARY, 2006 TIME: 7PM VENUE : WHITESTONE SCHOOL HALL WHITESTONE WAY BURNSIDE BULAWAYO DRESS : SMART Delicious menu by Frank & Elsie Bar kindly organised by Bulawayo Golf Club If you were at last year's dance then you won't want to miss this year's! Phone now to book so that there won't be any disappointment. Lots of prizes for lucky ticket numbers.... Telephone Yvonne 09-245768 ++++++++ PLEASE HELP US TO HELP THOSE WHO CANNOT SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES The SPCA Shop would like all your unwanted household goods such as records. tapes, C D's, books, magazines, cutlery. crockery, pictures, jigsaw puzzles,ornaments, toys, costume jewellery, newspapers, jam jars, 500 ml screw top plastic bottles, purity jars, used tablet and vitamin containers, clothes, in fact anything you do not want we can use. Our shop is between 14th and 15th Avenues Robert Mugabe way. Telephone 69814. We do not open on a Monday morning. Come in and browse. .Thank you to all the Bulawayo residents for the wonderful support. Urgent appeal for a loving home for Sarah, a spayed 4 year old medium size cross breed. Please contact Berry at the kennels telephone 66578 o ++++++ Crime Awareness Bulawayo Update. This edition deals with how Neighbourhood Watches are set up, general meetings for the public the do's and don'ts. How to set up security in your own street. Please contact Tracey Burns to be placed on her address list on email: crime@mweb.co.zw for your full update. Call Tracey Burns for your personal speeches, groups, schools etc. on 243938 mornings or 011 - 701 323 +++++++++ Rotary Club's of Bulawayo - District 9210 The four Bulawayo Rotary Clubs meet as follows: Rotary Club of Bulawayo South - Monday's 12:30 for 12:45 Venue: The Bulawayo Club - 8th Ave, Fort Street, City Centre Rotary Club of Belmont - Tuesday's 12:45 Venue: Bulawayo Golf Club, Suburbs Rotary Club of Matopos - Tuesday's 17:30 Venue: BAC Sports Club, off 12th Ave. Rotary Club of Bulawayo - Friday's 12:30 for 12:45 Venue: Bulawayo Golf Club, Suburbs If you would like further information on the work, aims & achievements of Rotary please contact Maureen Bond (District Administrator) Tel (09) 244710 (pm) or email bonds@gatorzw.co.uk Rotary International - "Service Above Self" ++++ Please can you let everyone know that Bridge lessons are about to start again. Details as follows: Venue: Bulawayo Bridge Club 77 Cecil Ave Dates: Starting 4th Feb and running every Saturday for 12 lessons Times: 10 a.m. to 12 noon Cost: $600,000 includes 6 months free membership of the Bridge Club Interested persons should contact me at aghope@mweb.co.zw or pitch up on the 4th ++++ TUESDAY 14 FEBRUARY Performing Arts Bulawayo presents a recital by Michael Brownlee Walker for Valentine's Day, LOVE SONG, with romantic music by Gershwin, Grieg, Mendelssohn, Moszkowski, Liszt, Schumann, Sibelius and Suk. Tuesday 14 February at 6.00 p.m. in the Robert Sibson Hall Tickets: $100 000 - Booking at Meikles from 30 January. THE FIFTH BULAWAYO MUSIC FESTIVAL (14-18 JUNE) The Fifth Bulawayo Music Festival will take place from Thursday 15 to Sunday 18 June 2006 with an opening concert on the evening of Wednesday 14 June. The performers will include Benjamin Nabarro (violin), Ania Safonova (violin/viola), Matthew Sharp (cello), Jeanette Micklem (piano), Leslie Howard (piano), Fiona MacDonald (mezzo-soprano), Lorna Kelly (soprano), Catherine Stirling (violin) & Michael Brownlee Walker (piano). The concerts will include full solo recitals by Benjamin Nabarro, Leslie Howard and Matthew Sharp, concerts to commemorate the main musical anniversaries of 2006 (the 250th of Mozart's birth, the 150th of Schumann's death, the 100th of Shostakovich's birth), piano quartets and trios, a concert including all of Rachmaninov's music for two pianos and a gala involving all the performers. There will be a concertos concert with the orchestra, choral concerts including African and school choirs, vocal recitals (and Matthew Sharp is a baritone as well as a cellist), and the usual "Meet the Performers", talks and so on as well as a "fringe" of other musical, dramatic and literary events. Full details will be circulated by early March but mark the dates in your diary NOW. ++++ You may have missed the Nat Parks notice in the paper regarding new fees, effective 1st January 2006. This will be included in the next newsletter. Please note the confusing new category of person, a resident, non-Zimbabwean. I am not sure what documentation is required to prove you are a resident Zimbabwean! Entry Zimbabwean Resident $280,000; Resident, non-Zimbabwean $460,000; Non resident US$15 Car $100,000 Accommodation Eagle $2,800,000 ; Regional US$64 Tourist US$128 per lodge per night Lodge $2,625,000 ; Regional US$55 Tourist US$110 per lodge per night Chalet $1750,000 ; Regional US$37 Tourist US$73 per lodge per night Camping$525,000 Regional US$10 Tourist US$5 per person per night All figures quoted above are exclusive of VAT +++++++ I'm writing on behalf of the Suburbs Neighbourhood Watch Committee to announce that on Monday the 30th January there will be a meeting for all residents of Suburbs at 6:00pm BAC. Please could all residents attend as it is to plot a way forward for suburbs and to tell the community what has been going on, e.g. the new board and the sub-divisions in suburbs. It is a must that all attend. ++++++++ LOCAL NEWS THE GOVERNMENT IS PLANNING TO INTRODUCE INTER CITY TOLL PLAZAS TO ASSIST IN PAYING FOR ROAD REPAIRS. IN MATABELELAND ONE PLAZA WILL BE SITUATED GWERU BULAWAYO ROAD ON THE 147 KM PEG WHILE THE OTHER WILL BE BETWEEN BULAWAYO AND VICTORIA FALLS JUST AFTER LUPANE. +++++ RECENT RAINS HAVE SEEN AN INFLOW OF SIX AND A HALF MONTHS WORTH OF WATER SUPPLY IN THE CITY DAMS SINCE THE BEGINNING OF DECEMBER ++++++ INCREASES IN CELL PHONE TARIFFS WILL SEE CHARGES OF $200,000 A MINUTE FOR SOME INTERNATIONAL DESTINATIONS +++++++++ SMALLS Centurion Gate Motors Installation, repairs and servicing of Centurion D-3 / D-5 Gate Motors. Supply and fitting of Kocom and Commax intercoms, I also supply new remotes and batteries etc. Please contact Charles Groves on 245520 or 011 405808 or e-mail gromark@mweb.co.zw +++++++ I am desperately looking for a second-hand "Baby-born" doll as well as a portable CD player. I can be contacted on 241878, 091 851 609 or, via e-mail, on violettezim@hotmail.com. ++++++ We require a lady for our busy butchery in town who will be able to take care of all the general office work. Experience with Pastel is essential. This could possibly be a mornings only position or even flexi-time. Please contact Mrs Young - 091 269272 for further details. ++++++ HOME URGENTLY NEEDED FOR PUPPY Black Lab / cross Ridgeback puppy (bitch), five months old. All inoculations already done. Looking for a loving home with a family who will be able to spend time with it. Please phone George Lee-Bell at Falcon College on 088 229 or 674. Must go soon. ++++++ FOR SALE Flags: Land Rover, Range Rover and others. Stamps: Various Books and other household equipment Plants in pots Clothing Prices reduced on all remaining items for quick sale. Phone: 246043. +++++ WEDDING GOWN FOR SALE To fit 32/34 bust Beautiful cream silk wedding gown.... Lace bodice embroidered with little cream pearls.... Full length lace sleeve...... Beautiful lace flounces around waist interspersed with silk roses....... Train delicately decorated with silk roses. Plus veil and diamante tiara.........$8 million Phone: Shayne on 881599 or (W) 72071 ++++++++++ PORTABLE ELECTRIC TYPEWRITER As new!! Olivetti ET Compact 60 electric typewriter. Flat keyboard (like computer keyboard) in its own compact portable case.....very easy to carry. With manual.............. Bargain at $4 million COMPUTER FOR SALE Windows 98PC, monitor and keyboard $5 million Phone: 881599 or (w) 72071 DATSUN 1200 FOR SALE 1971 Datsun 1200......Mag wheels......recently had full service. Very economical on fuel. An excellent runner...... Will consider sensible offers. Phone: (C) 011-604879 or 881599 ++++++++++++ I am looking for a house in the following areas to buy Hillside Lockview Matsheumphlope Khumalo Surburbs The property must cost in the range of 5 to 6 billion I am looking forward to some great responses. Kind regards Lord Manonose lordma2002@yahoo.co.uk Subject: Looking for a Home to buy +++++++++++ A CANNON S300 COLOUR JET PRINTER FOR SALE $12 MILLION OR NEAREST CASH OFFER. IT WAS A GIFT I CANNOT USE , COMPUTER TOO OLD . PHONE BULAWAYO 242696 OR EMAIL frantics@zol.co.zw. +++++++++++ Does anyone out there have a copy of the book "CLEAR YOUR CLUTTER" by Karen Kingston. I Loaned mine to someone who kindly loaned it on and promptly forgot to whom !!! Mine has my name written in it,Frances Stanbury. Would love to have it back . phone 242696 email frantics@zol.co.zw +++++++ MRS MAUDE EVANS - Please phone me on 246043 - your phone number is constantly engaged/perhaps out of order - I urgently require your services. Thank you. THE BIGGS FAMILY ++++++++ DESRAY'S ACROBATIC DANCING ACADEMY IS MOVING TO : THE ZIMBABWE ACADEMY OF MUSIC, HILLSIDE ROAD, JUST BEFORE ESKIMO HUT ON THE 11TH FEBRUARY 2006. TIMETABLE REMAINS UNCHANGED. CONTACT NO'S: 091 321 230 OR 287673 EVENINGS. +++++++ CAR FOR SALE Classic Volvo - 1966 B122S - 4 door, in excellent running condition R10,000 negotiable email patriciaa@zol.co.zw ++++++ WANTED TO BUY A VANETTE IN REASONABLY GOOD CONDITION. A WARDROBE. A COPY OF "GREAT EXPECTATIONS", BY CHARLES DICKENS. Please phone Alan or Brenda Daly 281166 ++++++ Looking for swimming pool fencing to fence off our fish ponds. Will need 30 - 40m, any condition will be fine. Tel Nadine on 284075 +++++ JOHN ONIONS IS LOOKING FOR A RELIABLE HOUSE SITTER TELEPHONE 230859. +++++ We are looking for a canopy for a Mazda Rustler. We can be contacted on 011 203 303 or pence@mweb.co.zw +++++++ WANTED - LAWN MOWER in good condition for small garden - electric, petrol or even the good old 'push' mower. If you have one to sell pse contact me on tnicolle@mweb.co.zw Thank-you! +++++ LIFT WANTED TO JOHANNESBURG OR CAPE TOWN MID-MARCH ONWARD - SHARING COST OF FUEL MILFORD FIRTH - TEL: 25506 ++++++ Single elderly gentleman looking to house sit - Bulawayo. Very honest and reliable. Please contact Len McAllister on 023515669 ++++++++ Renault Megane 2001 Maroon , 1,6l Classic. 4 door, Automatic. Sports mode, (quite quick) Air con, full leather interior. Electric windows, Reverse Sensors, ABS brakes, Air bags, CD player. Nice roomy boot for all. A spacious vehicle perfect for a family Or anyone who wants a well maintained lady driven car. That goes like the wind. Please call Gareth on 011 202 166 Or contact me on gareth@dp.co.zw ++++++ Cellphones for sale,ie New Nokias 1100 ,2600 ,2650 , 3220.Samsung150, Sagum myc-3.Second hand Nokias3310 ,1100 2100.My phone number 091312387 or LANDLINE Number is 09 885596. +++++ ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT SOMEONE’S DRINKING ? You don’t have to drink to suffer from alcoholism. Are you confused, depressed and nervous ? Are you losing sleep ? Are fears overwhelming you ? Do you feel sorry for yourself ? Do you refuse invitations to family and social functions ? Do you take your frustrations out on others ? Are you resentful ? Do you lie and try to cover up the drinking problem ? Are you ashamed of your situation ? There is help available for you in AlAnon Phone 011 218 314 Tuesday evenings 7.30 pm Christ The King Church, corner of Matopos Rd and Cecil Avenue (entrance off Oxford Road), Hillside, Bulawayo. Thursday lunchtime 1 pm (or as near as) Mini Street Methodist Church , corner of 11th Avenue (entrance in small gate to the house), Bulawayo. +++++++ REPAIRS TO BINOCULARS, TELESCOPES AND PRESSURE GUAGES Contact John Stephen of 1 Kingsley Cres, Malindela Tel: 244203 Highly recommended ! +++++++++ FOR SALE : DATSUN 120Y GEARBOX DATSUN 120Y PISTON & RINGS 030 NEW DATSUN 120Y PISTON & RINGS STD NEW DATSUN 140Y COMP. CYLINDER HEAD WITH VALVES MITSUBISHI LANCER CAME SHAFT MERCEDES BENZ 4 CYLINDER PETROL ENGINE DONE UP, COMP. CAR NEEDS ATT. FORD CORTINA 1500 COMP. OVERALL ENGINE NISSAN SUNNY H.B.11 CAME SHAFT & TIMING GEAR CONTACT : 09-69404 Between 9:00am to 1:00pm and 2:30pm to 4:00pm only +++++ 1. Cardomatic knitting machine with stand, various card patterns, weights and all other accessories used with the machine. $12-million negotiable. Beautiful gold ring with two bands and a large piece with a blue tanzanite stone. Available for viewing.(Offers) Call Karen on 011865082 evenings only. +++++ For Sale 1 Milton School blazer to fit 13 year year old boy. Kumalo School uniforms winter and summer and winter track suit. Phone 236260 mornings or after 6.30 p.m. +++++ BUCKLEY CONSTRUCTION (MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT) All your ROOF LEAKS and other repair works telephone 240081 68216/7 cell 011 215 457 /019 235 730 ++++++ FOR SALE MAZDA 323 SEDAN (1992) 300 MILLION 1 X 2 PLATE STOVE WITH OVEN 25 MILLION 1 X FRIDGE 35 MILLION 1 X DOUBLE BED-HEADBOARD / DRESSING TABLE 25 MILLION * SORRY THESE ITEMS ABOVE ARE NOT YET IN TOWN FOR VIEWING* 1 X 7 SEATER LOUNGE SUITE 30 MILLION 1 X ROOM DIVIDER 16 MILLION 1 X MICROWAVE 16 MILLION 1 X SINGER SEWING MACHINE IN CABNET 25 MILLION 1 X FINESSE SEWING MACHINE 30 MILLION 1 X BERNETTE 134D OVERLOCKER 40 MILLION TIN TRUNKS S/S 2 MILLION L/S 4 MILLION 1 X BABY CAR SEAT 2 MILLION BABY TOYS ASSORTED SOFT CHILD PLAY WOODEN STOVE 2 MILLION 1 X SMALL METAL BOX USED AS SAFE 2 MILLION 1 X HEAVY METAL BOX USED AS SAFE 3.5 MILLION GARDEN TOOLS AND WHEEL BARROW LARGE METAL OUTSIDE DUSTBIN STILL NEW METAL TABLES / WORK BENCH / METAL CUPBOARDS CAN BE USED FOR TOOLS. PLEASE CONTACT MISS A. BLIGNAUT - AFTER HOURS ONLY PLEASE 09-245105 OR 011717479 +++++++++ large dog kennel $5 million 2 parker knoll chairs excellent condition $10 million each teak and wrought iron 6 chairs dining table $45 million call 011 413 036 ++++++++++++ Looking for single domestic quarters, to pay rent,anywhere in Suburbs ,Kumalo,Paddonhurst,Bradfield. call 011 413 036 ++++++ HOLLAND AND REDFERN have been auctioneers in Manicaland since 1911, and have been operating in Matabeleland for a while. We now have a NEW, RELIABLE AND HONEST management team led by Colleen Redfern and ably assisted by Nathan Phiri and Peter Nyamande. We truly value your custom and Colleen will happily answer your queries, give estimates of value of you goods, and arrange collection or delivery. Phone her on 011 609 768 or 886013 / 4. P.S. We also aim to ensure the highest possible prices for your goods; the more you make, the more we do!!!! +++++ Keep an eye out for a Black Corolla 813-179P. It is being driven by armed men. Please pass this message on to Bulawayo folk. +++++++++ WANTED: TOYOTA RAV 3 DOOR Very good condition RAV 3 door. In Bulawayo until Wednesday 1 February to view. Contact Marilyn Cell: 011 630 957 or Land: 09 236380 ++++++++++ FOR SALE: PROFESSIONAL PREMIER DRUM KIT (Silver in colour) Brand new consisting of the following: 1 Base drum with speed premier pedal 1 Snare drum 2 Tom toms 1 Side base drum 1 stool 1 High-hat stand with 14" Zildjian symbols 1 16" Crash Zildjian symbol with heavy duty extension stand 1 20" ride Zildjian symbol with heavy duty stand 1 Complete set sound proof practice mats 1 complete set hard covered carrying cases $350 million o.n.c.o. Contact Gary Cell: 091 937 666 or Land: 09 236380 +++++ FOR SALE MAZDA 323 SEDAN (1992) 300 MILLION SUNBED FOR SALE Ultra Violet sunbed. Can be used for home or salon. Contact Marilyn Cell: 011 630 957 or Land: 09 236380 for further details and price +++++ Highly experienced, mature lady seeks employment in the secretarial/ administration field. Traceable references available. Please contact 091 268155 ++++ MOTORING MATTERS (ADDENDUM) 1. INCREASE IN CURRENCY ALLOWANCE:- The amount of local currency that may be taken out of the country by travellers has been increased from Z$300 000 to Z$5 million per person with immediate effect. 2. DUTY FREE ALLOWANCE/REBATE:- The duty free rebate of US$300 (or equivalent in other currencies) that is available to travellers on return to Zimbabwe may only be claimed once in a calendar month - on first return during the month only. In other words, the rebate may not be claimed subsequently in the month even if it is not claimed on the first return trip to Zimbabwe. AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION OF ZIMBABWE (MATABELELAND BRANCH) Automobile Association of Zimbabwe aazbyo@mweb.co.zw +++++ I need to get a box of books to Cape Town and, if possible, two collapsible desks. They pack down very flat. Is there anyone going to Cape Town by car who would be able to take either of these for me? Tel. 233741 email: sajuda@netconnect.co.zw ++++++++ FOR SALE CYCLE HELMET $500 000 BIOLOGY BOOKS: $1.5m each D.G. Mackean: GCSE Biology 3rd edition Biology Revision Express AS/A2 study guide Letts AS/A2 Biology Study Guide Lab coat, size 34. $750 000 Tel. 233741 email: sajuda@netconnect.co.zw +++++++ WANTED: 26 Inch Girls Second Hand Bicycle. Please phone Monica: 466444 +++++++ FOR SALE Glen's removals boxes - used but in good condition - $500,000 each ( $1.2 million new! ) or $6,000,000 for 15 boxes Wardrobe - Imbuia ball and claw - antique style 2 door with drawers inside - $20 million Baby Cot - antique style pine - $8 million Hoover vacuum cleaner - $1 million Hand push lawn mower - needs attention - $1 million email patriciaa@zol.co.zw ++++++++++ Mature lady requires Bookkeeper/Accounts position. Experienced in debtors/creditors, VAT returns, cash book, bank reconciliations and banking. Pastel, Excel, MS Word, VP Planner and Softrite package experience. Available immediately. Tel: 091 961 189 +++++ BOOKKEEPER :- EMPLOYERS - Are you experiencing difficulty in coping with staff salaries, staff on leave or staff off sick? DO YOU NEED a temporary replacement or someone to assist with your back-log of work? INSTANT SOLUTION to your problems - I am an experienced bookkeeper to trial balance and prefer to work manually but do have a limited amount of computer experience. I am willing to work from home and am able to do the following :- * Writing up Cash book * Bank Reconciliations * Finalise Year-end Accounts * Debtors/Creditors * Petty Cash * Salaries * Wages * Monthly Returns * Schedules * Typing * etc For further information please contact :- Rubie at Tel. No. 243875 ++++++ PINE BEDS FOR SALE 2 x matching single pine beds with headboards for sale at $5 million each o.n.c.o. To view please contact Leanne Evans Tel. 230568 or cell 023 415 631 ++++++ Archery anyone? 1 Long bow with all the trimmings and 14 arrows in its box, for sale US$ 300.00 or nearest offer Phone 230482 O91 301 569 +++++ VALENTINE SPECIAL Spoil the woman of your life! Pamper her with one of our beauty treatment packages. Call Clinique Caress on 60160 +++++++++ GARDENER WANTED! We are looking for a fulltime gardener,preferably with references,and who has had experience with swimming pools, electric lawnmowers etc. We offer a good salary plus extras, but cannot offer accommodation .Fortunately, we are in Suburbs which is close to town.Please reply to Tracy Smith on 023402574 or 230708. FOR SALE 1 x Sunbeam Bread making machine 1lb/2lb $11.5 M 1 x Mercer wheel mouse (brand new in box)$ 900 000 1 x 3 drawer desk $4.3 M 1 x Dixon Tambourine $ 1.5 M 1 x Queen size solid oak/dralon bedroom suite $ 100 M 1 x Metal 4 drawer filing cabinet - lockable $ 14 M 1 x wall mounted lockable safe 400mmx400mmx300mm $4 M 1 x Jetmaster Built in Braai Rotisserie motor 220V $ 3M 1 x Garden Hose Reel $ 2M 1 x Electric blanket - dbl $5M 1 x 9 cu ft fridge with separate freezer compartment $ 18 M 1 x Dstv 660 decoder $ 8 M 1 x Commax gate intercom (New) $11 M 1 x Pine desk and chair $ 3M 1 x Teak Kist $ 9 M 1 x teak chair $ 4 M 1 x P2 Computer 20 gig hard drive full multimedia Samsung 410b screen $ 28 M 1 x LX300 Printer $ 18 M 1 x Acer Scanner $ 16 M 1 x Black & Brass Fire screen $ 2 M 1 x Prestcold fridge (old shape) $ 14 M 6 x Barbie Dolls and 2x Kens 1.5 M Aviary Birds Cockatiels / love birds Telephone 245520 or e mail gromark@mweb.co.zw ++++++++ INTERIOR DECORATING WORKSHOP Learn the simple basics to:- # colour and how it affects you # creating clean space in your home # re-decoration on a small budget # turn your junk into $money # what is 'Feng Shui' and how does it work The workshop will run Saturday 4th March - 9 a.m. till 4 p.m. and Sunday 5th March - 9 a.m. till 3 p.m For bookings and further information please contact Dinah Beaton Telephone: 237286 Cellphone: 091-354 453 Email: dinah@zol.co.zw ++++++ Vehicle For Sale: Make: Mazda Model: 1300 Rustler Year: 1995 Mileage: 104000km Has a Hard Top Canopy as well Please contact Midge Joubert: Phone 085 284(Keep trying) or portwe@mweb.co.zw GARDENER - REQUIRED PART TIME TWICE A WEEK IN SUBURBS PHONE 230651up to 3 DURING WORKING HOURS ++++++ FOR SALE Jetmaster Fire Place wall mounted unit complete $60m onco Free Standing Bar unit with Four Bar Stools - $15m onco Rear Louver for Mazda 323 Hatch Back - $10m onco Contact - Dave 246294 Home, 75789 Work, 011-862177 ++++++ Looking for a second gardener to help out with weeding and slashing. Fulltime position for February while my current gardener goes on leave; after that only require someone part time. Would be prepared to share with someone else in the same area ( Clare Rd, Hillside) Tel Nadine on 284075 / 091417890 +++++ 1973 Datsun 1200 for Sale....... Light Blue in colour....in good running order and has just had a full service. She is very economical on fuel and a good little car for that every day running around !! Please contact Grant on 881599 or (C) 011-604879 +++++++++ Looking for a 3/4 bed in good condition. Please phone: Karen on 460575 ++++++++ For Sale 2 packets "Depend" Adult Fitted Briefs Qty 15 in packet One packet sealed, the other has only had one brief used. Contact Nadine 241795 or cell 091 341 493 ++++++++ PEACE HAVEN. BEAUTY SALON. Opening soon. Set in the tranquil surroundings of a suburban garden, you can expect to be pampered in style. Offering you: mani's, pedi's, facials, massage, gel nails, waxing, tinting etc. For bookings contact Rebecca Thomas on 240 157 or 011 871 432. +++++++ King's Auction Centre will be holding an antique and collectibles sale during February. We are still able to accept a limited number of lots. The sale will concentrate on collectible china, silver and silver plate, books and Rhodesiana, as well as furniture and other quality and unusual items. Please call us to arrange collection of any goods that you may wish to place on this exciting sale. Telephone 70316 or 880126/058/918. We are situated at 141a Fife Street (between 14th and 15th). +++++++ MOTORING MATTERS 1. BORDER FEES FOR MOTORISTS VISITING ZIMBABWE:- Substantial amounts have to be paid in forex by visiting motorists in 2006, especially with regard to Carbon Tax. It appeared originally that the Carbon Tax fees announced for visitors were annual fees, but these have since been confirmed as payable for a 30 day period only. Carbon Tax: Up to 1500 cc US$72 for 30 days 1501 cc - 2000 cc US$132 for 30 days 2001 cc - 3000 cc US$180 for 30 days 3001 cc and above US$360 for 30 days Road Access Toll: Rand 60 or Pula 50 (US$10) In addition, SA visitors also have to pay: Beitbridge Toll: Rand 50 2. NEW BEITBRIDGE TOLL FEES:- Motorcycles Z$325 000,00 Light Vehicle Z$650 000,00 Heavy Vehicle Z$1 840 000,00 3. ROAD ACCESS FEE AT BORDERS:- Paid on entry only into Zimbabwe Light Vehicle Z$300 000,00 Heavy Vehicle Z$600 000,00 4. INTER-CITY TOLLS:- The implementation of these tolls has been delayed until 1st April 2006. Construction of toll gates at designated points on the National road network is reportedly already under way. Some known toll-gate locations are:- 147km peg on the Gweru-Byo Rd 47km, 176km, and 343km pegs on Byo-Vic Falls Rd Fees to be charged are unknown but foreign motorists will no doubt be expected to pay in forex. 5. CARBON TAX LEVY ON FUEL IMPORTS:- Private individuals importing fuel are being required to pay Z$1000/ litre Carbon Tax levy, plus any other duties liable. 6. CURRENCY ALLOWANCE:- Representations have been made to the Ministry of Finance by the AAZ regarding the ludicrous situation whereby local residents are only permitted to export Z$300 000 in cash but are required to pay toll fees on their return amounting to as much as Z$2,5m (in the case of a heavy vehicle). AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION OF ZIMBABWE Automobile Association of Zimbabwe aazbyo@mweb.co.zw T.V GAME CARTRIDGES. (1) 64 in 1, (2) Macross, (3) 32 in 1, (4) 1200 in 1, (5) Super 98, (6) 118 in 1, (7) 95 in 1, (8) 9999999 in 1, (9) 84 in 1, (10) super 98 volleyball. Price $350 000.00 each or $3 000 000.00 for all 10. Contact : 011 207117 ++++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT - MATURE LADY SEEKS EMPLOYMENT. HIGHLY EXPERIENCED IN THE ACCOUNTS / CLERICAL (DEBT COLLECTING) FIELD WITH TRACEABLE REFERENCES. HAS CLASS 4 DRIVERS LICENCE. READY TO START IMMEDIATELY. CONTACT MRS BISHOP ON 217084 SEEKING EMPLOYMENT - 55 YEAR OLD RECENTLY RETIRED GENTLEMAN SEEKING EMPLOYMENT AS A DRIVER OR HANDY MAN. HAS CLASS 4 DRIVERS LICENCE. READY TO START IMMEDIATELY. CONTACT MR KENNEDY ON 468943 +++++ For sale : Large double door fridge. Phone 240213 or 011422170. For sale : Mountain bike 21 speed. Phone 240213 or 011422170. For sale : Beautiful lounge suite, dining room suite, washing machine, stove, fantastic 'Aristocrat' pieces of furniture - half moon table, drum table, server, and corner unit. Phone 240213 or 011422170. ++++++++ Dear Everyone who supported Queen Mary House in 2005. Thank you to everyone who so kindly and generously supported our Home in so many various ways last year.tThe amazingly kind ladies who supplied us with linen, curtains, kitchen utensils, clothes, food stuff, Christmas presents for the elderly residents, including one lady who arrived on Christmas Eve, gave the Matrons and all all the residents a wrapped present of money but left no name to thank, your gesture was so much appreciated by all. To everyone who dropped off groceries, vegetables, and who generally helped in any way, your kindness and support is very much appreciated. The wonderful gentlemen who helped with our refurbishment of our very old and dilapidated kitchen, the donation of tiles, stoves etc was so amazing and so much appreciated - thank you those wonderful men! The companies who continue to support us in so many way, making the lives of our elderly folk just that little better and enabling us on the committee to keep the Home running and occasionally being able to treat our residents to a nice meal, puddings, fruit, etc.... a very big thank you to you all. We wish you a healthy and prosperous New Year. Kind regards The Chairperson, Committee and residents of Queen Mary Now another appeal.... We are desperately looking for a second hand electric carpet cleaner to enable the staff to properly dust the rooms and a lawn mover - preferably electric - for our gardens. Ours have both packed up and needless to say the cost of replacing such items is prohibitive. We would be most appreciative if anyone leaving the country or having excess to ones use.. could donate these items - thank you once again. Maureen Harrison can be contacted on 234225 or cell 091251292 +++++++++ Kings Auction Centre will sell your unwanted goods. Please bring us your furniture, household appliances, antiques and collectibles, smalls (china, books, kitchen appliances, tools, toys etc), cars, boats, caravans, office equipment - in fact we are able to sell almost anything. Collection and delivery can be arranged. We are located at 141A Fife Street (between 14th and 15th Avenues). Telephone 70316 or 880126/058/918. Wanted : King size base and mattress in excellent condition. Telephone 252323 or 091890663. Wanted : Air conditioner in good working order. Would prefer 18 BTU recent model with remote control. Telephone 252323 or 091890663. Wanted : Collectible china (Dolton, Moorcroft, Beswick, Ludrow etc) sought by collector. Also antique and unusual furniture and smalls wanted. Good prices paid. Telephone 252323 or 091890663. Wanted : Collector is looking for Local and South African rock music from the 60's and 70's (Hawk, Otis Waygood, Freedoms Children etc). I am looking for LP's, singles, tapes (even home recordings). Also concert posters, photographs, autographs etc. Telephone 252323 or 091890663. +++++ For Installations of Satellite Dishes Repairs of TV's, Videos & Decoders & Hi Fi's Having problems with your satellite dish? We also do room splitting At Affordable Prices Call:- MICHAEL SATELLITE SERVICES 51 MAIN STREET 4TH AVENUE CELL:- 091 710 104 Try Us & Feel The Difference In Low Prices +++++ CAPETOWN ACCOMMODATION To share with 22 year old Bulawayo female who owns her own 2 bedroom secure, neat flat in Upper Wynberg, close to University and colleges. Ideal for student or young working female . R2500-00 per month. Contact Leigh-ann in Cape Town on South African cell 0844667054 or her parents in Bulawayo on 247662 +++++ IM LOOKING FOR A STRONG DIGITAL DECODER SILVER IN COLOUR. IF YOU HAVE ONE PLEASE CALL:- 091 710 104. WILLING TO PAY CASH +++++++ For Sale: Lounge Suite - 2 x 2-seater and 2 large armchairs. One 2-seater requires recovering. HCOs Teak Outdoor Set - 2 Folding Tables, 4 Folding Chairs and 2 side tables. $25 000 000.00 Pine Bedroom Suit - Queen Size Bed Base and Mattress, Dressing Table, Chest of Drawers and 2 bedside cabinets. HCOs Oak Tea Trolley Noritake Heritage 6 place Dinner Service plus tea set - Offers? Graco Cirrus Pushchair $15 000 000.00 2 x Cot Duvet Sets $1 000 000.00 each 2 x Waverley Double Comforters (new - still in bag) $5 000 000.00 each 2 x Single Quilted Airoloft Duvet Inners - $1 500 000.00each 1 x Queen Lynden Export Quality Duvet Inner $3 000 000.00 Several Lengthy Pieces of material - most bought for curtaining but never made up. Phone Nadine 091 341 493 or 241795 (after 5pm) +++++ THE ROASTED BERRY COFFEE SHOP IN PARK ROAD AND SIXTH STREET SUBURBS IS ABSOLUTELY DELIGHTFUL. VERY SPECIAL PERSONAL SERVICE, EXCELLENT COFFEE AND A REALLY DELIGHTFUL TASTY MENUE. VISIT OUR ART GALLERY AND BROWSE AROUND THIS EXQUISITE OLD HOME. THE ROASTED BERRY COFFEE SHOP +++++ Extract from YOU magazine In the past many experts recommended cat and dog owners add garlic to their pets' food to get rid of fleas but new research indicates this may not be such a wise idea. Garlic contains thiosulphate, a substance so poisonous to pets it can result in a red blood cell abnormality called Heinz body anaemia. Onions can also be toxic, particularly to cats. PLEASE FORWARD TO OTHER PET OWNERS +++++ The Hide Safari Camp has been consistently voted "BEST SAFARI CAMP IN ZIMBABWE". Superbly situated on a private concession within the famous Hwange National Park, it’s home to 110 mammals, 50 reptiles and over 400 bird species. With close proximity to Victoria Falls, 'The Hide' is the perfect destination and is malaria free. All 10 luxury tents under thatch overlook one of the busiest waterholes in Africa with outstanding game viewing from your own veranda. Meals are enjoyed either alfresco overlooking the waterhole, or around the grand 22-seater teak dining table amidst a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Hwange is home to 30,000 elephant offering exceptional photographic opportunities, especially from the "hides" in front of camp. Fascinating guided walks and day and night game drives with Africa’s best guides ensure the perfect safari experience. Special Zimbo rates apply! Email beck@thehide.co.zw or Tel Harare 04 498835-6. Also see www.thehide.com +++++ FOR SALE Dinning room suit, antique, with tapestry on chair backs, and seats. Seats 8 can close up to seat 6. 2 side cabinets to match, 1 with 3 draws, 1 with 2 draws and 2 cupboards. Also a tea trolley to match, and a display cabinet with 4 shelves (glass front) and a small cupboard. All for $100 000 000.00 Phone Rita 463355 FOR SALE Pot plants, large variety of palms, ferns, lilies, plus a variety of other plants, anthirriums,bonsai baobab, wild fig ect All well established plants nice and big, from large pot size to small. Also very large STAG HORN fern, established on tree stump (very beautiful) Contact Rita on 463355 or 011612482 SCHOOL UNIFORMS Petra high school uniforms 2 blazers (size 34) $1 500 000.00 each 2 waistcoats (34) $150 000.00 each 6 shortsleeve shirts (34 + 36) $250 000.00 each 6 long sleeve shirts (34 + 36) $250 000.00 each 5 skirts (34 + 36) $ 300 0000.00 each 5 trousers (34,36,38) $ 450 000.00 each 4 culottes (34 + 36) $ 200 000.00 each 2 Hats $150 000.00 each all good condition, and available from end of 1st term Contact Rita on 463355 or 011612482 +++++ ONE BEDROOM FLAT TO LET,WITH SECURITY PARKING SAMUEL PARIRENYATWA RD. IMMEDIATE OCCUPATION CONTACT E-MAIL liltin@zol.co.zw +++++ Hello Everyone!! First of all thank you all for participating in the race and making the day so successful and enjoyable. There was a total of 55 riders who took part, 31 Social and 24 Elite riders as well as all the youngsters who showed their skill at the busters track.. We raised a great sum of money which i am sure will be greatly appreciated by Chipangali Orphanage. Flying Eagles Cycle Club also had a good day with most of the cyclists signing up as members. THE NEXT RACE WILL BE ON SATURDAY THE 4TH FEBRUARY SOCIAL AND ELITE MAPS AND DETAILS WILL BE SENT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TIME: 4:00 FOR 4:30 PM VENUE: BUSTERS If you would like to view a complete results sheet for both sections so everyone can see exactly what position and time you did. e mail monkeygr@mweb.co.zw PLEASE REMEMBER.. THE RACING SNAKE CYCLES SHOP FOR ALL YOUR ROAD AND OFF ROAD BICYCLES, ACCESSORIES AND GEAR CONTACT LEE McNAB 011 405 756 GRILLO'S RESTAURANT AND COFFEE SHOP ZONKE ISIZWE COMPLEX BRADFIELD BULAWAYO ZIMBABWE TEL: 263 9 880494 EMAIL: monkeygr@mweb.co.zw ++++++ 1x Colour gameboy with 2 games. 1x Sports Safeway Discman. 1x Swingball Game Sims 1 expansion packs various ones contact details 011 608 088 ++++++++ Active Pensioner (64) with extensive Managerial, Administrative and manual Accounting experience seeks rewarding and challenging position. Contact No:244102 (evenings & weekends) or e-mail sedgley@netconnect.co.zw. +++++ SHOP FITTINGS FOR SALE Glass display counters , glass shelving units , wooden counters. Large selection in good condition. Visit COUNTRY COTTAGE at 119B Fife Street (Between 12th / 13th Ave) Phone 63788 or 74087 +++++++ OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE Two offices in excellent location (forrest Mews complex- 130 A Josiah Tongogara Ave) + secure storage available + one secure parking in the complex. Possibility of sharing costs in the reception area. Ideal for small business requiring prestigious accommodation. Reply to Dave Joubert, daj.ezanzi@absamail.co.za or call Midge Joubert on 085 284 , portwe@mweb.co.zw . A message can also be left with Gay Wilde at the office, Monday/Wed/Friday before 1200hrs ++++++++ 1x Colour gameboy with 2 games. 1x Sports Safeway Discman. 1x Swingball Game From: garson@mweb.co.zw ++++++ I am looking for a pool table for my boys. Please if anyone is selling - would love to buy. Contact Mrs Mellett tel: 887278. +++++++++ FOR SALE BRAND NEW AND BOXED 1. SOUTHERN CROSS ELECTRIC LAWNMOWER SX2200 2. PANASONIC FAX INK FILM KX-FA136A Tel: 011-617414 / 011-618903 or 240710 ++++++ HOLD ONTO YOUR NUTS!! Just to let everyone know about an incident that happened to me at a road block last Saturday. Place....Tsholotjo road junction, Vic Falls road Crime....One wheel nut missing from left front wheel Fine.......Twenty thousand dollars. Statutory instrument....C/s 54 of RTA. Foot brake/ insecure fittings/ split pins/lock nuts. Please be aware that there is a wheel nut offence now in place. I had just changed a flat tyre, and replaced five of the six wheel nuts, the sixth being the anti-theft nut, which I didn't bother putting on. No matter how much I tried to convince constable Tapewa that 'wheel nut' does not appear in the statutory instrument 54, he, and his deputy, adamantly maintained that I was in criminal breach of the law because of the said 'missing wheel nut'. He said, 'sir, it is for your own safety'. Right, here comes the next part of the saga, which I shall be taking up with Byo Traffic. While I am being issued with a spot fine, a DDF five ton truck approaches the road block, and happily despatched on its way. As it passes, I notice that it only has one front light, no reflectors, and on passing has only shells where I suppose tail lights should be, again no rear reflectors. I enquired as a citizen, why this vehicle had not been stopped, as it was obvious that it was not in road worthy condition. The reply was, 'I'ts a government vehicle' So I said to Con Tapewa, 'you mean to say that it is exempt from being road worthy on a public road, and is it safe for me to drive on the roads with this unroadworthy gov vehicle, and you tell me it's for 'my own safety' that I have all wheel nuts present on my vehicle'. No reply was got, and I was told to proceed. Frank Reynolds...... PS.....be warned about another Zimra requirement. If you are taking personal goods out of the country, laptops, hairdryers, cell phones, that you declare as personal and under Z$2 mill, you are now required to produce an invoice or receipt of purchase of the said item, otherwise it shall be impounded... +++++++ LOOKING FOR FRIENDS Looking for a lady in Bulawayo. Her name is Theodora Wilson. If any one knows of this lady and her whereabouts please contact: Rene'e on 091841885 or 285333(byo)- +++++++++ Lovely to see Byo again after many years,bringing back good old memories. We lived in Byo up to 1978. We now live in Italy. Would like to hear from old friend's. Name: STEVE & ANNE TUDINI. Email: TRABBIA@MSN.COM +++++++++++ Betty and Andrew Petrie want to thank friends in Bulawayo for helping them in the last few weeks before they left. Especially Sandy, Norman, Doreen, George, Scottish Country Dancers, Scots Forever.We are settled in Wellingborough in Northamptonshire. Our address is 11 Central Ave., Kingsway, Wellingborough, NN8 2ET, U.K.Our telephone number is 01933227307 landline. Thank you Jane Petrie. Keith Meadows. RIP good friend. Sincere sympathy to his family. We have Keith's books with us and enjoy reading them. He truly knew Africa and one day we will all 'drink the water of the Zambezi again' Good friend of Scott Petrie. In Memory. Richard Batchelor. 15 years this January. Remembered always. Jane Petrie and Charlene Batchelor. Thank you Jane Petrie. ++++++ CONGRATULATIONS Clint and Barrie Eksteen are very proud to announce the safe arrival of Kohl William born on 5th January 2006 - another brother for Keean, Connor and Kadin. e mail clintbaz@mweb.co.zw +++++ CONGRATULATIONS BINT - KATZEN PETER TO ROSE ON 12 FEBRUARY 1946 IN DURBAN. CONGRATULATIONS FROM THEIR 3 CHILDREN, 8 GRANDCHILDREN AND 5 GREAT GRANDCHILDREN. TELEPHONE/FAX - 0145965988 P.O. BOX 1422 RUSTENBURG 0300 RSA CONGRATULATIONS DEAREST 'OSIE' AND PETE CONGRATULATIONS AND VERY BEST WISHES TO THE MOST SPECIAL PEOPLE IN MY LIFE. LOVE AND GOD BLESS SANDRA +++++++ CONDOLENCES Alec Smith (Son of the Hon.Ian Douglas Smith) died on Thursday night. He had a heart attack at Heathrow Airport on his way home to Zimbabwe. His passing is honestly one of the greatest losses I know of. Alec was an unbelievably good guy, quiet and truly honourable. He had an incredible sense of humour - as those who were at Clem's wake will testify to, and was just so considerate. I will always remember at Clem's wake he wore the robe of the Presbyterian Church to please Zelma Blakeway, (He was Bill Blakeway's Assistant Padre in our army), the tie to warm other's hearts, and the Vellies to pay honour to Clem. Always thinking of others! He is going to be so badly missed by so many people, and Zimbabwe. My late Mom used to say that some people die and nobody notices, some die and leave a dimple and some die and leave a Donga. Well Alec has left a Grand Canyon. History will reveal how much he did for our Beloved Country, but quietly behind the scenes. Hamba Gashli Shamwari. Please remember Mr Smith, Jean Rob and Alec's wife Elizabeth, and children Tom Erik, Shasti and Inga in your prayers. ++++++++ CONDOLENCES WE OFFER SINCERE SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILIES OF THE FOLLOWING BERYL CHASE EBRAIHIM ESAT JIM (JUNIOR) HASTINGS +++++++ DEATHS ROSEN, Dr Phillip - esteemed dental surgeon, on Thursday 26 January 2006 after a short illness. Will be sadly missed by his loving wife Laura (Vera), daughters Karen and Bridget, grandchildren and great grandchildren. MHDSRIP ++++++++ DEATHS ROSEN, Dr Phillip - esteemed dental surgeon, on Thursday 26 January 2006 after a short illness. Will be sadly missed by his loving wife Laura (Vera), daughters Karen and Bridget, grandchildren and great grandchildren. MHDSRIP +++++ TIDBITS Happiness keeps You Sweet, Trials keep You Strong, Sorrows keep You Human, Failures keeps You Humble, Success keeps You Glowing, But Only God keeps You Going! +++++++ Be The Change: Risk doing the right thing. ++++++ When you worry and hurry through your day, it is like an unopened gift.... Thrown away.... Life is not a race. Take it slower. Hear the music before the song is over." - Unknown - ++++++ Inspiration of the Day: Using recycled plastic, the rag pickers of an Indian slum are making highly desirable handbags for the boutiques of London and New York. What started as a small scale economic and environmental development project four years ago by an Indian couple, Shalabh and Anita Ahuja, has now turned into a $180,000 a year enterprise that provides a livelihood for over 300 people. http://charityfocus.org/php-bin/qad.php?n=2129 ++++ Be The Change: Inquire into the history of something you buy today. Where did it come from? Who made it? What did they get paid for making it? ++++ Fact of the Day: Baby boomers, Americans who were born from 1946 to 1964, have the potential to be one of the most powerful volunteer forces the world has ever seen. This 70 million person cohort, that begins turning 60 this year, are better educated and are expected to live longer than any other generation before them. The Harvard School for Public Health is one of many institutions that are launching campaigns to inspire these soon-to-be retirees to devote their energies to the call of service. ++++++ Not he who has much is rich, but he who gives much. -- Erich Fromm