MORNING MIRROR EDITION 220 30 December 2006 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 +++++++++++ Recipe for a Happy New Year Take twelve fine, full-grown months; see that these are thoroughly free from old memories of bitterness, rancour and hate, cleanse them completely from every clinging spite; pick off all specks of pettiness and littleness; in short, see that these months are freed from all the past-have them fresh and clean as when they first came from the great storehouse of Time. Into each day put equal parts of faith, patience, courage, work, hope, fidelity, liberality, kindness, rest, prayer, meditation, and one well-selected resolution. Put in about one teaspoonful of good spirits, a dash of fun, a pinch of folly, a sprinkling of play, and a heaping cupful of good humour. Anon ++++++++++++ IN THIS EDITION 1 A MESSAGE FROM PIUS 2 NOTICES 3 CONGRATULATIONS 4 CONDOLENCES 5 BULAWAYO NEWS 6 For sale a) ACCOMMODATION / HOUSES / FLATS / BUSINESS PREMISES b) VEHICLES c) LIFTS WANTED AND OFFERED d) SITUATIONS VACANT e) MISCELLANEOUS 7 TIDBITS ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ A MESSAGE FROM PIUS NCUVE The Times December 23, 2006 Homeless but not hopeless in Africa Pius Ncube: Credo Christmas, the Feast of the Incarnation, when we relive the mystery of God come among us as Man gives us as much cause to reflect on the nature of humanity as on the nature of the Godhead. Paramount to the story of the Nativity is that God took on our human nature; that the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us full of grace and truth. This truth brings back to us with great force the dignity of human beings. A dignity that cries out to us from the depths of suffering, oppression and pain. When God became Man in Palestine He made Himself the hungry one, the naked one, the homeless one. The Christmas story is not a comfortable one. In Bulawayo and the surrounding region of Matabeleland in Zimbabwe the lives of the children, the women and the men I am called to serve are not comfortable either. So often people spend two days before their next meal. For many this Christmas will not only be one without presents, but one without food as well. For them the story of Our Lord’s birth, life and death has too many resonances and echoes. Hearing of their Saviour born in Bethlehem in a stable because there was no room at the inn, many of them will remember the homelessness they and their little ones suffered when the cruel Mugabe regime that oppresses our people tore down their homes last year. Through Operation Murambatsvina or 'Clear Out Rubbish', hundreds of thousands were made homeless by a government that cares more about preserving its own power than looking after its people; it was a callous affront to human dignity. The Lord Jesus was born in a stable and laid in a simple manger; He was not born among the rich or the powerful. I long for our political leaders in their mansions and Mercedes-Benz to hear the call to serve their people, for them to hold out their hands across boundaries to protect the weak, the lowly and the oppressed. Our Government, like King Herod, hunts down those who present a threat to its lust for power and privilege. Just as the Holy Innocents, all the baby boys in Judaea, were slaughtered to protect Herod’s place on the throne, so in Zimbabwe food supplies are manipulated and whole districts deprived of food for not showing political loyalty to a dictatorial regime. The Holy Family was forced to flee into exile and find safety in Egypt, and millions of Zimbabweans have fled the terror, hunger and desperation of our land to live in exile. We ask for kindness and patience in those countries where Zimbabweans seek refuge and try to lead normal lives. As we celebrate the birth of Jesus we know that the story moves forward to His death at the age of 33. For most of the world that is regarded as young and Our Lord’s life as a short one. Not in Zimbabwe any more; in the past couple of decades our average life expectancy has been halved to stand only in the mid-30s. An average of 500 people die of Aids every day. We have 1.3 million orphans and many child-headed families. Often a girl of 15, who has lost both parents, has to look after three or four younger siblings. Disease, malnutrition and economic mismanagement leading to lack of medicines and clinic facilities are cutting swaths through our population. Yet still for mile after mile along the dusty roads of Zimbabwe you will see the families of the faithful, walking through the night to be at church on Christmas Day ready to celebrate the birth of their Saviour. Poor, sick, orphaned, ill-dressed and unshod these, the very humblest in human terms, are the treasures of the Church. As they walk beneath the clear starlit African night joining with Christians around the world to hear again the Christmas story they will be reminded of the message of the angels in the skies above Bethlehem 2,000 years ago. For such expressions we give thanks. We thank also all those who have supported us in different ways in countries across the world. When we sing of a midnight clear and glorious, a song of old, let us give thanks and reflect, making a special prayer for all those who suffer oppression, not only in Zimbabwe but for the many troubled spots across the world: Iraq, the Middle East, the Darfur region and the tsunami victims, to name a few. May we listen to the message of the angels: Peace on the Earth, good will to men, from Heaven’s all gracious King. Oh hush the noise, ye men of strife, and hear the angels sing! Pius Ncube is the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe ============= 2 NOTICES New Years Day Bowls At Old Miltonians Sports Club All Welcome Come and join in the fun See you there Bring your family and friends Old Bowlers and New Bowlers All Welcome +++++++++ CANCER CARE gives an opportunity for anyone who has had or is being treated for cancer, to come along on the 2nd WEDNESDAY of every month, and join us for a cup of tea and chat. We meet at the Cancer Centre, which is 1A Fife Street. We look forward to seeing you there! Please Phone Sheila Gill for further information 242486 ++++++++++ Whitestone School celebrates its 65/25ths Anniversary in 2007 Whitestone School was first opened as a primary school for boys in 1942.It closed in 1976 but was reopened in 1982, this time as a co-ed primary school. Throughout its history, the positive and vibrant spirit of the school has lived on, maybe more so now than ever and because of this it has been decided that we need to celebrate the 65/25 Anniversary in style. Besides holding Anniversary celebration events, we would very much like to hear from as many Old Whitestonians as possible. We want to find out about interesting events that may have occurred during your time at the school, we want to compile lists of your names and contact details, dates you were at the school and where and what you are doing now. If you are an Old Whitestonian, please write to us at whitesto@mweb.co.zw and tell us about yourself. Someone on the Anniversary committee will reply to your email and give you details on Anniversary celebration events, current activities at the school and we will try to answer any other queries you may have in relation to the school and it’s pupils. We look forward to hearing from you soon. The Anniversary Committee ++++++++++++++ HELLENIC COMMUNITY OF BULAWAYO Invites you to NEW YEARS EVE DINNER DANCE Venue Hellenic Cypriot Hall 18th Avenue Famona Theme: A NIGHT WITH THE GODS Date: 31 December Time: 8:00 pm Cost $20 000 Contact Sophie Bulawayo 287624 Cell : 011-203249 ++++++++++++ 31ST JANUARY 2006 NEW YEARS EVE DANCE AT HOTEL RIO. VERY FEW TICKETS AVAILABLE! PLEASE NOTE THAT PAYMENT IS NEEDED TO SECURE YOUR BOOKINGS AND TICKETS ARE NOW $5000.00 PER PERSON PHONE HOTEL RIO FOR FURTHE DETAILS 281384 /5 +++++++++ While thanking you for your wonderful service to all, of us , and wishing you all a happy and peaceful New Year. Island Hospice still are desperate for your help, so that we can help others. While clearing up during these holidays, we will accept ANYTHING that you do not need. empty bottles. medicine bottles. used cards, clothes. scraps of materials. etc. These are all sold and goes towards helping the less privileged. If we can not use it , it is passed on to some one who can use it. "I complained because I had no shoes, until I met a man who had no feet" God bless you all and Thank you.. Peggy Schonken Island Hospice. Bulawayo Telephone 77972 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3 CONGRATULATIONS +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 4 CONDOLENCES It is with great sadness and shock that we the family of Andy, Frances, Kevin, Gray and Katherine advise to all her many friends that ELIZABETH ANN GOODILL passed on at Avenues Clinic on Thursday 21 December 2006. A Thanksgiving Service will be held on a date to be advised shortly. ++++++ CONDOLENCES It is with great sadness and shock that we the family of Andy, Frances, Kevin, Gray and Katherine advise to all her many friends that ELIZABETH ANN GOODILL passed on at Avenues Clinic on Thursday 21 December 2006. A Thanksgiving Service for the celebration of her life will be held at the Ascension Church Hillside on Wednesday 3 January 2007 at 3.30pm. ++++++++++++++ DEATH NOTICE........ Kay van Vuuren Passed away peacefully at home on 24th. December , 2006 . Dearly loved mother of Jeanette and Johnnie , and very special " Ganty " to Court and Guav. At rest now with her beloved James. Funeral service to be held at 10am. Saturday 30th December at the Dutch Reformed Church, ( George Silundika St between 13th / 14th. Av ). followed by tea. Afterwards the burial will take place at the farm at Kezi . Those able to attend most welcome. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 5 BULAWAYO NEWS i am a young disabled man and a friend in England has offered to send me an automatic wheelchair and some medical equipment, but does not know how to send them to Bulawayo. Can anybody help me? my name is justin yours faithfully justin chiutanyi justintwo@yahoo.com +++++++++++++ Kobus van Rensburg from Spirit Word Ministries in SA, will be speaking in Bulawayo from Wed 10 January - Sun 14 January. He is especially known for the healing ministry upon his life. This crusade was to be held in Harare but please note the location has changed to Bulawayo. The crusade will be held at the Bulawayo Exhibition Centre, Hall 4. Tickets are free but registration is compulsory. Please contact Pastor Joseph at (09) 756 942 or email him at ptnc-joe@yahoo.com ++++++++++ NEWSLETTER DEC 06 Well it is that time of year again where we can take the time to look back over the year and ponder . There have been many hardships this year for our Pensioners but the Bulawayo Business and public have rallied to help our old folk, that is what we need to focus on at this time of year. Remember not only the bad but the GOOD as well. And on this note I would like to say a huge thank you to all of you that have donated to the SCS fund this year and helped us to help our old age pensioners. Special thanks to the people below who have assisted us on a regular basis: EMRAS AMBULANCE: who without we would not be able to ferry our pensioners when needed, thank you. FUEL SERVICES: donation of fuel to assist with the huge amount of running around to help our pensioners. AGRI SERVICES: Your continued support throughout the year. FARMHOUSE: Your continued support throughout the year. CBC & WHITESTONE SCHOOLS: Nice to know the children care. ECOLOGICAL SAFARIS & TOURS: The wonderful Christmas donation. Since our last newsletter we have had our Fantasy Fairytale fundraiser, and even though the rain threatened the people of Bulawayo still came out and supported us, thank you to the public! Fun was had by all, the kids had a ball with all the games and Mom & Dad enjoyed the music by Rudi/Tokkie and Gary, thank you guys! Our Auction was well supported and we managed to raise 3,700,00 all told. I would just like to say thank you to the following people who helped it all happen. 4 WINDS SPAR ARCHER CLOTHING ASH PETERS BAOBAB INDUSTRIES CATTLEMEN DEBBIE KENT DULUX DUNLOP ESKIMO HUT FAWCETTS GREENVALE HEADS & HOOVES HEALING HEAVENS HOTEL RIO KARL LOBELS MARIONS KITCHEN MUSKETEERS NESBITT CASTLE PITLOCK FARM ROASTED BERRY SAFEGUARD SOUTHERN COMFORT SR GEMS TAXIDERMY ENTERPRISES THE COLLIERS TOYOTA ZW LAND GUEST LODGES WOODLANDS GARAGE and anyone else I have forgotten, please forgive me! I also have to say thank you to all the people behind the scenes, the Bulawayo Sportsman’s Flying Club Members and all those that helped to make it a success, special thanks to all the kids and to Shannon our fund Raising Manager! Well done everyone. Now to the news on what we have achieved. EMRAS AMBULANCE: This has become a real necessity, with sometimes up to 8 calls in a week. The fee has been increased due to fuel prices from 10 000 to 25 000 a trip, again we do have to thank EMRAS for our discounted rate, even though this is one of our biggest expenses. PRESCRIPTION DRUGS: Thank you once again to Dr Jackie Stone and all the wonderful people in Dubai who support us by sourcing these very needed and very expensive live saving drugs. Again this has also increased due to many dropping their medical aids as they can no longer afford them or the cash up front they have to pay even though on medical aids. EYES: We have helped 3 people with glasses in the last quarter. We did try the Council for the Blind route after a free consultation from McMinn but the delay is huge and they also ask for money although they are a welfare organization. After consultation with McMinn they have very generously offered to give us discounted rates and assist us wherever they can. Special thanks to Michelle for all her help over the year. We have also received a donation of glasses which Mathew has very kindly said they will check and use wherever possible for our Pensioners, thank you for your generosity Mathew Love. DENTAL: I have good news to report on dental, we finally have a dentist to assist us, Dr Dimitri. Most cases will be handled through the Michaela Rose Louw Memorial Fund which is a fund set up for medical assistance as well, with which we work very closely. I would also like to say thank you to Michel Roos a dentist in Messina who has offered to assist with dental requisites for Dimitri. If you would like to donate to the fund you may either make a cheque payable to Senior Citizens Service or deposit direct into our bank account, details below: SENIOR CITIZENS SERVICE STANBIC BANK, BELMONT BRANCH, BULAWAYO A/C NO: 0140046218901 S/CODE: 3303 If you would like more information on the fund please feel free to contact me on the email address above or by phone. All that is left for me to say is 'HAVE A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR' remember to always appreciate your family, take the time these holidays to spend time with them. Best regards Les Hunt SCS TRUSTEE ++++++ A HUGE thankyou to Marion and her mother of Country Club for the most super Xmas lunch she put on for the pensioners and friends. I would like her to know that for many years we, my husband Sam and I went to Harare to spend Xmas with my youngest son and family, they took us to the most up market places and I can promise you that Marion has put them all to shame. Not only did she dish up a wonderful meal, the care she took to help really old people from and to their cars to their seats, the way she kept going to find out how they were was very touching. So please can you let her know how thankful we are. Put it in your words, but don't forget to let her know she out shone Harare. Wishing you and your family all the very best for the new year. and yes I do agree with what our Motto should be. I will post a cheque to you as soon as you let me know where to send it. Fondest love and Gods blessing..... Sam and Stella Jackson. ++++++++ SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS PLEASE HELP US TO HELP THOSE WHO CANNOT SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES Are you downsizing or spring cleaning? The SPCA SHOP would appreciate all your unwanted items such as records, tapes, C D's clothing, newspapers, magazines, books, patterns, ornaments, pictures, costume jewellery,crockery, cutlery, kitchen items, curtains. linen, jigsaw puzzles, games, ,jam jars, purity jars, plastic bottles, material scraps, used vitamin and pill containers, electrical goods dead or alive. In fact anything you do not want we can use. Come in and browse, our shop is on R Mugabe Way between 14th and 15th Avenues. Telephone 69814. We have two lovely Teddy bears and a Yamaha key board for sale. Thank you to Bulawayo for the wonderful support. +++++++++ BART THE FOXY CROSS JACK RUSSELL - Thank you for putting the advert re my lost dog. She was found on Boxing Day...and has been reunited with original owner, my son Dustyn. My thanks to the folk who found her in the Morningside area shortly after she vanished, she must have enjoyed your home, thanks also to the SPCA who phoned whenever a dog like Bart was spotted, the four shopping centres who allowed me to put up a "LOST" notice, and to the few members of the public who phoned as well...we had many hours of "chasing" Bart. I'm so happy she is home safe and sound. Thank you. Regards Angela Mason. ++++++ I am a Falcon College old "girl", now living in Atlanta USA. When I first met my husband we did a tour or Zimbabwe. Seeing your site brought back many memories. We now have two boys 10 and 11 and one day we hope to show them the great Zimbabwe. In the mean time thanks to your site we are able to enlighten them to my place of birth. Are you able to help locate ex Zimbabwean's ? Sharon Silk, nee Soutar thesilks@bellsouth.net one day ++++++ Christmas for our old folk To all the kind, generous, wonderful people, who helped to make it possible to give a gift to our pensioners. Jill, Julie & I would like to thank : Jerry Oosthuizen, Steve’s Motors (Jimmy Sergolis) John Pocock & Co. Pvt.Ltd. (Craig Friend) Barbara Dixon & Customers,Mater Dei Nuns.. Friends of Mussina (S.A).. Byo. Hindu prayer group. Mr&Mrs P.Edwards, Chantell Edwards.. Nikki Sergeant . Whitestone School & Pupils. Kim Peretti. Aletta McMinn. Alfa Pvt.Ltd. Julie Bonnet. Byo Light tackle Club. Trish Fenn. Tertia Querl. Colleen Querl (S.A). Allie Ferguson. Hillside Spar & Customers. Farm Fresh & Customers.. Retreat Spar & Customers, Lisa Dixon (U.K.).. Helen Nish.. Brian & Karin Dickenson (S.A.).. Karen Myrtle & all the people who wished to be Anonymous.. You gave so generously in cash and kind, so from Jill, myself, Julie & on behalf of the 450, old folk .. S.O.A.P .. Edith Duly.. Jacaranda House.. Barbara Burrell for the Blind.. Queen Mary.. Garden Park Guest House..Bartley Block.. Moths of Esigodini..Gwanda old age Home.. Ralstein House.. & The Home Of Peace.. We thank you again for your support; we wish you all a happy Healthy New Year. Illona Querl , Jill Osborne & Julie Hendry +++++++ TO RAY AND SANDRA DOWDING NOW LIVING IN ENGLAND, WE SEND OUR HEARTFELT THANKS, FOR YOUR GENEROUS CONTRIBUTION TO THE RUNNING OF QUEEN MARY HOME AND THE BARBARA BURRIL HOME. RAY AND SANDRA ARE JUST TWO OF THE THOUSANDS OF FOLK WHO WILL ALWAYS LOVE AND TREASURE THE MEMORIES OF THEIR TIME LIVING IN OUR COUNTRY. THEIR DONATION TO THE HOMES WAS DONE IN REMEMBRANCE OF TWO WONDERFUL AND MUCH LOVED MEMBERS OF THE BULAWAYO COMMUNITY - DOCTOR NORMAN AND MRS HELEN KING WHO SERVED THE COMMUNITY WITH SUCH DIGNITY, LOVE AND DEDICATION FOR SO MANY TREASURED YEARS OF THEIR LIVES. " To the Residents and Staff: Sandra and I lived in Bulawayo more than 20 years ago in Weir Avenue, Hillside. The country and people made an indelible mark on us, and it was one of the most enjoyable periods in our lives. During our stay we enjoyed many happy occasions with our young children at Hillside Dams, The Matopos and the Eskimo Hut, but not necessarily in that order. We came to Bulawayo just after Independence and shared briefly in the optimism of a new beginning. We were involved in a small furniture manufacturing business on the Belmont Estate and had great hopes for the future. My business involvement with Malcolm King brought us together with the extended family of Dr Norman and Mrs Helen King, a marvellous GP who continued to practise in Bulawayo well into his eighties. Dr King and his family epitomised all that was great in your country and in our opinion, the country was founded and developed into the marvellous place it became, as a result of families such as this. It is therefore appropriate and our wish, for us to make a donation to your home in honour of Dr and Mrs King, and to express our warmest best wishes to each and every one of you. While we enjoy a probably cold and wet Christmas here in the Lake District of England, we will raise a glass to you all at our Christmas lunch, and wish you all a Happy Christmas, and hope 2007 brings you the peace, happiness and contentment that you deserve. With love and best wishes to you all. Ray and Sandra" Raydowding@aol.com +++++++++ Missing from Famona since Tuesday 19th December after the big storm: PRINCESS ; a 3 year old black and tan German shepherd female. MISSY ; a 7 month old black German sheperd cross female. Both dogs very nervous of fire crackers and thunder. Any information please phone 247086. Many thanks. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 6 For sale a) ACCOMMODATION / HOUSES / FLATS / BUSINESS PREMISES Industrial To Rent Desperately seeking +- 400 sq metres of factory/warehouse space Very careful tenants Please please reply asap omkar@zol.co.zw Belmont is preferred area however we will look at other areas. Tel or sms 011 603 501 and I will contact you or 201279 during holidays Will be available to check premises at any time Thank You ++++++++++++ Plush accommodation/boarding facilities offered to two girls from Girls' College or person from a NGO, preferably with Christian values. Contact 054 - 22 39 33. ++++++++ WANTED TO RENT 4 BEDROOMED HOUSE PREFERABLY FURNISHED BATHROOM EN SUITE WOULD BE NICE. The house would be used as a guest house. Please contact Elaine on 460361 / 460378 mornings only. +++++++ Mature couple looking for cottage or small house to rent, end of February or earlier. Careful tenants. All areas considered. Tele Noreen Pigors at John McMinn's Mornings Or 230141 Cell 011 215359 Afternoons. +++++++ FLAT FOR SALE 2bedrooms lounge bathroom big kitchen sunroom/veranda and many extras contact olga 09 240394/ 011411596 ++++++++ HOUSE FOR SALE 4 BEDROOMS 2 LOUNGES BAR STUDYROOM BIG KITCHEN ENSUIT BATHROOM BATHROOM 2TOILETS 3 COTTAGES SWIMMINGPOOL LOTS AND LOTS OFF BEAUTIFUL EXTRAS THAT MAKES THIS A HOME TO BE PROUD OF!!! CONTACT OLGA 09 240394/011411596/011203451 ============ SUBURBS Fully furnished 3 Bedroomed Garden Flat for Rent From 1st of January 2007, Secure , carport and with own gate. For Viewing call 011798693 ,091462762 and 230730. ++++++ Accommodation is offered in plush surroundings for 2 girls from Girls College or a refined lady/gentleman from a NGO. Contact 054 - 22 39 33. ++++++ MATURE COUPLE, NON SMOKERS, NO CHILDREN OR PETS, SEEKS TOWN HOUSE TO RENT PHONE 091295372 ++++++++ SMALL COTTAGE FOR RENT Secluded one bedroomed cottage in the Hillside area with garage and servants quarter available with immediate effect. We will favour a tenant Tenant keen on gardening. Contact 246688 or 023407651 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ b) VEHICLES LANDROVER - Series 2A petrol - L.W.B. Good clean condition - original owner. Includes numerous spares i.e. tyres, gearbox, diffs, engine etc., Z$7 000 000.00 (No chancers). ++++++++ CARS FOR SALE FORD EXPLORER 4.0 V6 4x4 Automatic 2000 model, leather seats, fully electric 82000km on clock Tyres done very low mileage Invoices to show work done on it. Came into country new, not a Jap Import US$17000.00 Tel 091285400 /09-883314 MAZDA 626 Cronos 2.5 V6 manual Locally assembled 1995 model 150000km on clock Service history Good tyres US$7000.00 Tel 091285400 /09-883314 ++++++++ VEHICLE FOR SALE MERCEDES BENZ MODEL C230 KOMPRESSOR YEAR 2005 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION MILAGE 26000 KILOMETRES PRICE U.S.D. 50,000.00 O.N.C.O. CONTACT liltin@zol.co.zw +++++++ CAR HYUNDAI SONATA 16VALVE. 2LITRE. 1995. LIGHT BLUE AND MANY EXTRAS CONTACT OLGA 09 240394/O11203451/011203451 +++++++ MOTOR VECHLE FOR SALE TOYOTA CURREN; 1995 MODEL; 2 LITRE; SILVER IN COLOUR; EXCELLENT CONDITION ASKING US$5,000 ( OR ZIM $ EQUIVALENT ) NOTE : VEHICLE PRICES WILL BE INCREASING BY OVER 100% SECOND WEEK OF JANUARY, WHEN THE OFFICIAL EXCHANGE RATE IS DEVALUED IN THE NEW MONETARY POLICY. TEL. HOME - 280906 MOBILE - 011630046 or 091260774 +++++++ 2 x ERF trucks for sale (UK imports) 1 Single cab E12TX 1989 model 1 Double cab E 12TX 1991 model For viewing details please email: kingstonflat@yahoo.co.uk +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ c) LIFTS WANTED AND OFFERED Lift for 4 people from Jhb to Byo on or about 14 Jan. Contact davidmouat@yahoo.fr +++++++++ Lift to Joburg for two needed, 14th Jan 2007 Im lookin for a lift for two to Joburg on the 14th, willing to contribute to fuel and any other costs involved. If anybody can offer a lift or put me in touch with somebody who can please get hold of me on 285673, or 011 621 472. Any help greatly appreciated +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ d) SITUATIONS VACANT SEEKING Cabinet Maker.... Joiner. Teak Wood For Botswana. Please Contact: Denis +267 72684728 +++++++++++ SITUATION VACANT - CATERING MANAGER A position has arisen for a Catering Manager within a busy sporting facility. The person must: be able to manage time and personnel; be prepared to assist with cooking or preparation of meals if the need arises; be computer literate; have a great sense of humour; have a valid driver's license; be prepared to work varied and often long hours; be innovative and creative with extremely high standards; be prepared to source those often rare commodities or if necessary to able to "make a plan"! If you think you have these exceptional qualities and have been looking for the perfect challenging position, please send your CV and details, including traceable references to byogolf@mweb.co.zw only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Previous catering and management experience is a must, no chancers please!! ********************* A MATURE INTELLIGENT MULTILINGUAL LADY SEEKING A NEW CHALLENGE IN THE NEW YEAR. CAPABLE OF RUNNING AN OFFICE SMOOTHLY AND WITH THE UTMOST COMPETENCE. TOTALLY COMPUTER LITERATE AT AL LEVELS, WITH EXPERIENCE IN HANDLING PEOPLE AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL. SALES AND MARKETING ORIENTED, AND ABLE TO WORK TOTALLY INDEPENDENTLY. MANY YEARS OF EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE IN ALL ASPECTS OF BUSINESS LIFE AND WOULD FIT INTO A SENIOR CORPORATE OFFICE WITH EASE. e mail - ++++++++ Require part time gardener, 2 - 3 days a week. Burnside area. Tel : 240434 ++++++++ Bulawayo Golf Club Vacancy:- CLUB SECRETARY An exciting, challenging and busy position is available for a mature switched-on, conscientious and dedicated person. Knowledge of golf and own car would be an advantage, but not essential. Send detailed C.V's to:- The Manager Bulawayo Golf Club P O Box 754 BULAWAYO or email : byogolf@mweb.co.zw Many thanks Teri Leaman Manager +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ e) MISCELLANEOUS TROPICA NURSERY 4 GIBBS RD GLENCOE Tel: 288873 We have just received a few Birdswood rain gauges. Very nice and very different. Also in stock are small pieces of driftwood which are perfect for floral and dry arrangements. We have a few Bird's Nest ferns and Tree ferns left but have a large variety of shrubs, ground covers and perennials. +++++++ Do you collect ornamental OWLS and other OWL things? We have a small collection and are having to downsize so unfortunately have to find homes for the OWLS. Any offers?? Phone Janet or Beryl on 237240, 257357 or 011728350 +++++++ FOR SALE: NIKE navy blue ladies size 6 track shoes HCO Phone Janet or Beryl on 237240, 257357 or 011 728350 ++++++++ WEIGH - TO - GO Want to lose weight? Come along and join us at our slimming club and lose those unwanted kgs. Our most successful member has already lost 19kgs and looks fantastic.! So if you have made that NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION to be slim in 2007, please phone Sheila, for more information . Tel: 242486 +++++ TROPICA NURSERY 4 GIBSS ROAD GLENCOE TEL: 288873 TROPICA is full to overflowing with a huge selection of shrubs, ground covers, grasses, ferns and palms. If you are struggling to find Christmas presents this year, think about plants. They make wonderful, affordable and long lasting gifts. Most plants will grow quite happily in the right size pots if water shortage is a problem. If you have a special container we will help you choose the right plant and pot it up for you. +++++++++++++ Beige/cream ladies leather jacket for sale - $150,000-00 Contact 011 561 582 ++++++ HALCO FISHING LURES - great NEW YEAR and birthday presents. Drury Wickman are the distributors for Zimbabwe. We have a wide range in stock including bass, tiger and sea lures, IGFA rated line and fishing bags. Contact our Bulawayo office on 886884-7, 091-277991 (Fife Street extension) or Harare on 751518 or 9 (32 Simon Mazorodze Road). ++++++++++ ANGELS RESTAURANT & TAKEAWAY 9TH AVE/ J. TONGOGARA ST BULAWAYO TEL: 67068 WE WILL BE OPEN FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE FROM 9AM - 3 PM ON: NEW YEARS DAY - MONDAY 1/1/07 ++++++++++++ Looking for a Handyman ? Look no further, Rick will come and fix all those things that you never seem to get around to, fridges, stoves, small electrical jobs etc. Will be closed from 16th Dec to 3rd Jan Phone Cell 023 422025 +++++++++ ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS PIZZAS BAKED IN OUR OUTSIDE WOOD FIRED OVEN NOW IN BULAWAYO. TEN VARIETIES TO CHOOSE FROM WATCH WHILE YOUR ORDER BECOMES A MASTER PIECE OF EDIBLE ART PREPARED BY FRANZ STOKI TRAINED IN THE U.K. AND IN EUROPE OUR OWN NAKED CHEF OR RATHER BUSH CHEF. PIZZAS TO TAKE AWAY OR TO EAT IN OUR BEAUTIFUL SHADY GREEN GARDEN. REFRESHMENTS ON SALE. TIMES WILL BE LIMITED TO WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY EVENINGS FROM SIX TO NINE P.M. SATURDAY LUNCH TIME FROM 12 TO TWO P.M. PLEASE NOTE PIZZA ORDERS WILL NOT BE TAKEN OVER THE PHONE AS THEY TAKE A FEW MINUTES TO PREPARE. WE ARE ON 100 MARIMBA ROAD MATSHEUMHLOPE THE GATE SIGN HAS A PAINT BRUSH AND STOKI ON IT. OUR PHONE NUMBER IS 286628. +++++++++++ Granite Ridge Lodge, Matobo Hills, Bulawayo We still have a few cottages available over the Christmas/New Year holiday period at very reasonable rates Telephone Byo 79488 for bookings Please quote Morning Mirror and 10% of the value of your booking will be donated to S.O.A.P!! ++++++++++ FOR SALE 1) Tatung sound system, it has record player, radio, CD player and twin tape deck $100,000 2) Nearly new Panasonic television 3) DSTV decoder 4) National microwave oven 5) Set of 5 framed game portraits by Craig Hilton Barber Interested persons please phone Jan or Beryl on 257357, 237240 or 011728350 ++++++++++ I'm searching for baby pink 3 ply wool to finish off a blanket. (Not the "shocking" pink colour) If any one can assist with a few balls, I'd be very grateful to purchase these. Contact catrien@cajj.com ++++++++ For Sale Jungle gym. Offers invited. Drill press complete with Black and Decker ½" drilling machine Pedestal grinder - 2 wheel x 6" price of each based on current Zim equivalent of US 100 Tel. 233741 / 091 332 627 email: sajuda@netconnect.co.zw ++++++++ * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * N E S B I T T C A S T L E * S P E C I A L S * E X C I T I N G N E W M E N U S IN J A N U A R Y.. SO WATCH THIS SPACE. IN THE MEANTIME, YOU CAN ENJOY A PEACEFUL T E A O R L U N C H IN OUR BEAUTIFULLY MANICURED GARDENS. To join our mailing list, simply email castlemail@gmail.com You will receive special offers and other info about Castle and menus, via email. The Nesbitt Castle 6 Percy Avenue Hillside Bulawayo Tel: +263 9 282726 Fax: + 263 9 281864 Email: nesbitt.castle@nandb.co.zw Website: www.nesbitthospitality.co.zw +++++++++++++ FOR SALE Full Desktop Computer! Asus P4S533-E Motherboard Intel Celeron 1.7Ghz Processor 512Mb Ram DDR 333 ATI Radeon 9000 Graphics Card Network Card Samsung DVD Rom Samsung CD Writer 1.44 floppy disk drive [12 months old, a fast and reliable machine ideal for home and office use] Includes: Keyboard, mouse, speakers and 15 inch CRT screen!!! Windows XP Pro and Microsoft Office installed ZW$ 980 000 Phone Clive on 091203393 or 234416 +++++++++++++ Phillips portable VCD and CD-MP3 player Plays MP3-CD, CD, CD-R and CD-RW discs 400-second electronic skip protection Includes: Zip-up protective case and earphones ZW$ 180 000 Phone Clive on 091203393 or 234416 ++++++++++++++++ Oakley Sunglasses Metal frame Grey lenses ZW$ 150 000 Phone Clive on 091203393 or 234416 +++++++++++++ FOR SALE RIFLE - Portuguese Mauser 65 X 57 with Variable 3 Weaver Scope. Collectors Item - Excellent condition - H.C.O. Secures. For further details - phone - 011 621 455 or 242470 ++++++++ FOR SALE STOVE ANSWERING MACHINE(MAX) 2100 NOKIA COMPUTER, WITH SPEAKERS MICROWAVE WASHING MACHINE CHILDREN CHAIRS(SUITABLE FOR CRECH) CONTACT OLGA 09 240394/011411596/011203451/011613189 ++++++++ Dressmaking & Alterations. 'For all your dressmaking and alterations no job too big or too small call HAWA 011753031.' ++++++++++ FOR ALL YOUR HONEY JEWELLERY CONTACT ME ANYTIME!!!! (BRACELETS WATCHES RINGS EARRINGS CHAINS NECKLACES ETC) CONTACT OLGA 011411596/ 09 240394 +++++++++ FOR ALL YOUR SHOPPING FOR GROCERIES, PRESENTS AND ANYTHING THAT POPS UP. SHOPPING DONE IN BOTSWANA FOR YOU HASSLE FREE. CONTACT OLGA 011411596 OR FONZ 011613189 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 7 TIDBITS I believe you have something invaluable - the perspective that comes from inexperience. The world needs your inexperience. It needs you before you accept the status quo, before you are plagued by the knowledge of what is impossible. --Wendy Kopp ++++++ Youth is when you're allowed to stay up late on New Year's Eve. Middle age is when you're forced to. ~Bill Vaughn ++++++++++ Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each new year find you a better man. ~Benjamin Franklin