MORNING MIRROR EDITION 271 6 January 2008 MORNING MIRROR WEB-SITE http://www.morningm irror.africanher d.com ++++++++++ ADVERTISERS !! All the adverts in the Morning Mirror are based purely on TRUST !! 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 ============ 1) THE SEVEN WONDERS OF ZIMBABWE 2) WEEKLY WATER WATCH 3) NOTICES 4) ROSES AND RASPBERRIES 5) CONGRATULATIONS 6) CONDOLENCES 7) BULAWAYO NEWS 8) ACCOMMODATION / HOUSES / FLATS / BUSINESS PREMISES 9) VEHICLES 10)) LIFTS WANTED AND OFFERED 10 a) SEEKING FRIENDS 11) SITUATIONS VACANT 12) MISCELLANEOUS 13) TIDBITS +++++++ THE SEVEN WONDERS OF ZIMBABWE A friend send an e mail featuring the chosen seven wonders of the ancient world, amazing things like the Pyramids of Giza, The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, and the Colossus of Rhodes. Which brought us to think of the real seven wonders of the World which are To See To Feel To Touch To Hear To laugh To Love To Be Alive Which again led us to think of the Seven Wonders of Zimbabwe. The Victoria Falls The Matopos Our Wildlife which is like nothing else on Earth The Amazingly Resilient People The love, compassion and caring that we have for each other. Our Magnificent weather Our Constant Hope for The Future +++++++ May a Blessed Peace be with you all in the New Year May you have the courage to pursue your dreams Love to fill your heart And light to lead your way. ++++++ 2) WEEKLY WATER WATCH I thought that what I did in my flat in BYO may be of assistance to some of the DIY enthusiasts in their endeavours to save water. I took a piece of GI 3/4" pipe and cut it into two lengths of 2 m. I welded a T piece of 550mm at one end of each length and then hinged the remaining ends together by slotting the one and flattening the other. Then drilled a 6mm hole through the two pipes ends and fitted a 6mm veranda bolt to form the hinge. The pipes should be bent so that the hinge area is curved over the top. This will allow the bucket to hang under the hinge without touching the piping. Just check the height between the top of the bath side and the ceiling. Some ceilings may be a bit of a tight fit if the pipes are too long. This is able to straddle the bath across top to bottom leaving the hinge at the apex approx mid bath. A 20 litre plastic bucket has a large area at the top and when hung under the hinge on a hook it will be easily filled. Baths with the wall only at the tap end will need a slight modification at the open end. This will require two brackets to hook over the inside edge to hold the piping in place. I used old garden hose cut into short lengths to push over the horizontal sections of pipe to protect the bath surface from scratches. The plastic overflow outlet/inlet on the modern toilets are easily available and will serve to make an outlet from the centre of the bucket bottom. Onto the plastic outlet I fitted a GI 1/2" socket and then a nipple. Then a ball cock and another nipple. Onto the bottom nipple the shower rose is fitted. Voila, a shower which showers my wife and I comfortably and has water to spare. Best regards , Dug Dugmore. +++++++ 3) NOTICES ZARMANI EVENTS COUPLE OF THE YEAR CONTEST 2008 OPENS 21 DEC 2007 CLOSES 31 JANUARY 2008 FANTASTIC PRIZES TO BE WON FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ENTERING PLEASE CONTACT KIRSTY ALEXANDER 09-246990/0912- 323307/KIRSTY@ PAKENHAM. ORG ++++++ NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF BIRDLIFE ZIMBABWE, MATABELELAND BRANCH will be held on SATURDAY 16 FEBRUARY 2008 AT 10.30 AM email Julia dalia@netconnect. co.zw for more detals ++++++++ PAB presents Verdi's Aida (DVD) at the Academy, Bulawayo on Saturday 12 January at 6.30 pm. Verdi's famous opera will be shown in a stunning production from the Met with hundreds of extras (and several horses!) but, most important, wonderful singing. The cast includes Aprile Millo, Dolora Zajick (thrilling as Amneris!), Placido Domingo and Sherrill Milnes and the opera is conducted by James Levine. Booking at the Academy from Monday 7 January, programme/tickets $500 000.00. Aida is quite a long opera (just under two-and-three- quarter hours in this performance) so there will be a supper interval - bring your own, of course! PAB & The Academy present a series of Lunchtime Talks and Early Evening DVDs (16, 23, 30 January, 6, 13, 20, 27 February) There will be a series of talks and DVDs at the Academy every Wednesday alternating between lunchtime and early evening. Lunchtime will be talks by Peter Rollason or Michael Bullivant (and others in due course) under the general heading of "Having Fun with Music" and the early evening DVDs will feature the whole cycle of Mahler Symphonies during the first and second terms. The January/February sessions are as follows: Wednesday 16 January at 1.10 Mahler, A Personal Introduction : Michael Bullivant Wednesday 23 January at 5.30 Mahler: Symphony No.1 Wednesday 30 January at 1.10 Piano Nonsense : Peter Rollason Wednesday 6 February at 5.30 Mahler: Symphony No.2 Wednesday 13 February at 1.10 Having Fun with Music Wednesday 20 February at 5.30 Mahler: Symphony No.3 Wednesday 27 February at 1.10 Having Fun with Music The symphonies will be conducted by Leonard Bernstein, mainly with the Vienna Philharmonic orchestra though the Resurrection Symphony was recorded in Ely Cathedral with the London Symphony Orchestra. Admission for the whole of the first term (five talks and five DVDs) will be $2 000 000.00 and single sessions $200 000.00 in January but rising each month. Season tickets from the Academy from 7 January. All proceeds from the talks and DVDs will go to the Hudson Fund. Talks will be in Room 25, DVDs in the Sibson Hall. Zimbabwe Academy of Music presents Harmony for Humanity on Friday 18 and Saturday 19 January. In conjunction with the U.S.Embassy and in memory of Daniel Pearl, the Academy presents two hour-long concerts compered by Albert Nyathi and featuring students and other local performers including the ZAM Marimba Band, the Pasichigare Mbira Ensemble, Mkande Mbakumba Drum and Dance, the Afro Jazz Guitar Trio, Susan Moyo (guitar and voice), Brian Hartman (guitar), Nathaniel Ngwenya (guitar), Gamila Elmaadawy (voice), Savannah Plaskitt (violin), Christopher Mkhize (recorder), Lauren Meikle (flute), Shirley Jerrard (oboe), Rosemary Green (piano) and Jill Wild (piano). The first concert will take place on Friday 18 January at the National Gallery at 5.30 pm. and the second on Saturday 19 January at Mpopoma High School at 2.00 pm. No admission charge but donations will be welcome! PAB presents Cristina Granero (flute), Yuki Matsushima (piano) at the Academy on Thursday 31 January at 7.30 p.m. This concert is in association with the Spanish Embassy and full details will be announced shortly but booking will open at the Academy on Wednesday 16 January and the concert will be the first of the 2008 subscription series. Subscriptions can be paid at the Academy up to and including 12 JANUARY at the special rate of $10 000 000 for the whole year. ++++++ PETITION TO SAVE TUSKER Tusker (or Dustbin as he is also known), is the resident Charara elephant. With his peaceful antics of raiding bins and braais he is a legend and a great favorite of tourists and locals alike. We don't want to lose him. There has been an attempt to relocate Tusker in the past which didn't quite go according to plan and when Johnny Rodriguez (Zimbabwe Conservation Task Force) went to National Parks Headquarters and told them what had transpired, they showed compassion for Tusker and agreed that he can remain in Kariba. They won't shoot him as long as he doesn't hurt anyone; however, there are conditions to this reprieve. It was agreed that the reason Tusker has become so habituated to humans is because people feed the wild animals. There are signs in every National Park in the country, including Kariba, prohibiting the feeding of wild animals but there are people who ignore this. Tusker, through no fault of his own has become used to people and he has learnt that where humans are present, he will find food. We are extremely concerned about this because we have heard several stories of people feeding him and by feeding him; those people are inadvertently condemning him to death. Although he has never killed anyone, he has been classified as a "problem animal". After his recent behavior over the 2007 Charara New Years weekend it has been decided that Tusker should be shot. This tragic event will be taking place on the 7th January, 2008. If you would like to find out more Zimbabwe Conservation Task Force - galorand@mweb. co.zw ++++++ 4) ROSES AND RASPBERRIES ++++++ 5) CONGRATULATIONS BIRTHS Ali and Rob Stirling are delighted to announce the arrival of their grandson .... Daniel Robert - born to Sarah and David in the UK. email rasl@gatorzw. co.uk +++++++++++ ENGAGEMENTS LOUTH - GILFRIN Leah and Andrew were engaged on January 1st 2008.Andrew is the only son of Linda and John of Ashford, Kent. Jeanne and Brian are delighted to welcome Andrew to the family. +++++++ BINGA NEW YEARS EVE 2007 Congratulations to Angus York and Janine Engelbrecht who are now engaged. An unorthodox proposal possibly, Angus placed the beautiful engagement ring on the end of a bream rod line and asked Janine to reel his very precious fish in for him !! ++++++ 6) CONDOLENCES Noel Philip Charles Little passed away in England, 82years old on 30th December, 2007. Beloved husband of Mary, father of Jane, Robert and Margaret, grandfather of Charlene Batchelor, Adam, Mary, Sandy Little, Crystal, Philip, Lance Steel, and father in law of Scott Petrie, Rani Little, Trevor Steel and the late Richard Batchelor. ============ CONDOLENCES GED DENYER. Loving brother of Hazel and Lynn, passed away peacefully on 16th December 2007 in Durban - will be sadly missed by all the family. +++++++ BRYAN HOWES Bryan passed away in the early hours of Friday, 21 December. Dearly loved father, grandfather and great-grandfather of the Howes, Passaportis and Mannix families. A true gentleman now at rest with his beloved Anne and Peter. The most loving, caring and gentle of men who will be missed so very much. +++++++++ DRENA ISABEL BENNETTS Passed away on the 17th December 2007 after a long illness. Mom you are at peace now, no more suffering, you were so brave for so long. We will miss you so very much Mommy. Safe in the arms of Jesus now. Your loving husband, Bob, your children, Charm, George, Andy, Sandy, Jen and Wayne and your grandchildren, Dylan, Carlos, Shaun, Cari - Anne, Jason, Davey and Wayne Jnr. Rest in Peace +++++++++ 7) BULAWAYO NEWS SPCA BULAWAYO BRANCH PLEASE HELP US TO HELP THOSE WHO CANNOT SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES Thank you to the wonderful people of Bulawayo for all the goods which have been donated over the last few weeks in response to our urgent appeal. Please keep bringing all your unwanted goods. All money taken at the shop goes directly to running our kennels. There is enormous pressure on the kennels and clinic in these difficult times and every little bit helps such a lot. We take anything such as books, magazines, bottles, plastic bottles, HTH bottles, records, patterns, ornaments, pictures, picture frames, cutlery, crockery, newspapers, costume jewellry, used cards, electrical appliances dead or alive, clothing, games, games equipment, jam jars, in fact anything you do not want we can make use of. We are situated between 14th and 15th Avenues, Robert Mugabe Way. Tel 69814, shop hours 9am -12pm and 2pm - 4pm except Monday mornings, Saturday morning 9am - 11am. Thank you for keeping our shop going. We have some lovely gifts for sale: a basketball board, net and ball, a new car fridge, a new TV magnifying screen, dolls, hand made teddy bears, Christmas trees, decorations and re conditioned cards. Reduced prices on Christmas decorations from 17 December. Why not pop in and browse. We have an urgent appeal from our kennels for old newspapers. If you have lost your pet please call the SPCA kennels. If you see an animal in distress please call the SPCA kennels. All too often we find animals run over and injured when a simple call to the SPCA could save their lives. Tel: 66578/66593 +++++++++ HELP US SHOOT A FILM FOR INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION and enjoy a few hours of music by the band from King George VI School!!! We need an enthusiastic audience for a concert scene being filmed on Friday, January 11, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Amakhosi Theatre. +++++++++ MISSING FROM FRIENDLY CLOSE FOUR WINDS IS A VERY SMALL MALE BLACK AND WHITE JACK RUSSELL TYPE PUPPY. HIS NAME IS STOMPY AND HE IS VERY FRIENDLY. HE IS NOT WEARING A COLLAR. IF FOUND PLEASE CONTACT NATS ON 245520, LIZ ON 230171 CELL 0912433590 OR THE SPCA. A REWARD IS OFFERED. +++++++ BULAWAYO TRIUMPHS AGAIN JODIE MCGROARTY DAUGHTER OF ETHEL AND YOUNG JIMMY MCGROARTY, GRAND DAUGHTER OF THE LATE JIMMY AND TERESEA MCGROARTY IS NOW THE TOP FEMALE DIVER IN THE U.K. HAVING JUST WON A MAJOR DIVING CONTEST IN MANCHESTER !! ++++++++++++ + UPDATE ON VERITY AMM SENIOR CITIZEN SOCIAL CENTRE JANUARY 2008 Where do we start? We face challenges by the day and an ever changing backdrop. Last year saw a huge turnover of people at the Cottages due to the immense increase in rents which forced many families to re-think the situation for their `ancients' as our family insist on calling us. With rents going from Z$3 million to Z$16 million in one jump making things impossible for many. Some have been repatriated to families out of this country and others have disappeared one knows not where, which is sad as we were achieving a feeling of a caring community. During December many people devoted a considerable amount of their time to laying on two wonderful parties and tried to include everyone in the complex. Entertainment was provided and such welcome hampers of South African goodies, like Marmite, flour and milk powder, etc. were handed out. It seems that everything has now become a luxury. Reading through letters written way back in 2003 the situation was similar then but has just become far worse. At that time a loaf of bread was considered expensive at Z$1 000. Now it is considered expensive at Z$1 million plus! We are now entering the realms of millions, billions and trillions! I am led to believe one adds on 3 x zero in each case. How are our septuagenarian, and octogenarian brains supposed to cope with such figures and small notes in current issue. We have been able to shield our members to some extent from the frenzies occurring outside the perimeter where queues existed for the whole of the holidays as people waited patiently for hours on end to receive a paltry daily allocation which was not enough to provide the basics for a family let alone something special to mark what has for so many years been considered an extra special occasion. As was the current joke, Father Christmas by-passed Bulawayo this year as it was too smelly! Ten days without water prior to Christmas and nothing since Boxing Day and we are now 4th January! It is a common sight at the Cottages to see at least one resident trundling a home made trolley laden with buckets of water from the borehole. This borehole has been considered strictly not for drinking but how can this be enforced when nothing is coming from the taps and there s no alternative. This is despite a good amount of rain over the period but the excuse is no chemicals now. The frequent and long power cuts do noting to improve the general situation. At lunchtime on Christmas Eve it was planned to have a nice meal which was to have been chicken pillau and rice to be followed by fruit salad and a huge treat, ice cream! However, on arrival it was to a scene of great activity with creamed spinach being prepared with the luxury of a grilled cheese topping, roast chicken, cooked hams, beetroot, cucumber and curried beans and a wonderful trifle to follow so it turned out to be a feast indeed and there was some left for those not otherwise catered for on Christmas day. All this and lively music too provided by our previous Chairman, Ding Tiatco on his keyboard. This set the atmosphere for a truly memorable get together. We owe a huge debt of gratitude to all the wonderful people in Bulawayo and further afield who put so much effort in to ensuring that our precious `oldies' did in fact have a Christmas to remember. So very many people were involved it is difficult to single anyone out. Not only at Christmas have our members been remembered but we have received wonderful donations and assistance generally in many ways which have enabled us to continue to provide two nourishing meals a week and we have been fortunate with volunteers from within to prepare the meals. Grateful thanks must go to all these, behind the scenes, people. A lot of effort was put in to the Carols by Candlelight which was a very enjoyable evening but poorly attended. Our very dedicated Administrator and Caretaker feel that they can no longer continue and we are hoping to engage the services of a couple very soon so that we can ensure the smooth running of activities for the coming year. We wish all readers of Morning Mirror and those who prepare this very valuable circular, as good a year as is humanly possible and ay God bless us all with good health. We can no longer afford the shortfalls!! JULIET RICKWOOD CHAIRMAN - Verity Amm Senior Citizen Centre ++++++++ Direct Search Questions - for anyone to respond please:- (8) Does anyone, ex ZIM or other, (SA / Brit / Hindu / Matabele / Mashona etc) have direct experiential evidence of indigenous healthcare / healing systems past or present ??? (9) Does anyone out there have direct knowledge of specific species relationships Africa / Australia - animal + plant + human ??? Examples could be :- (10) BAOBAB of Africa is identical to BOAB of Australia. Same species and used as bush tucker + medicine / healing etc ??? Luv your pic of Matopos - similar to our Kimberleys, (WA) (11) Termites + Other Flaura / Fauna have near identical relationships ??? (12) Indigenous First Aussies - have similar healthcare systems to do with cultural beliefs - chanting, dancing, sounds of music, herbal applications, conservation of territory, and lifestyles - pre Euro invasions of course. Examples could be found in childbirth, wound healing, infections / fevers, ceremonials and others ??? Also, for information, our BOAB tree will soon feature largely in our future film production of Australia. Luhrman / Kidman et al current post production phase in Sydney ex Kimberley WA film shoot. Enough for now as intro, would love to follow up with more more specific article in BAOBAB MAG as could be a worthy way of reaching others. What is readership ??? Any response and feedback from yourself or your readers will be welcome, - Happy New Year and 2008, roger.james2@ bigpond.com +++++++ NEW PLAY GROUP BEE ARTEE TODDLERZ STARTING ON 15 JANUARY 2008 Monday to Friday Start time 7:30 am to 1:30pm AGES: 18mths to 3 years old Our children are very important to us and their interaction with other children is very important at this age it helps to develop their communication skills. They also learn to This facility is very secure and a safe environment for children. We offer the following learn while playing: Sound and word activities Physical activities and games Artistic Activities Indoor and outdoor play For any information please Contact: Joy - 246268 or 0912 264 134 +++++ BARTLEY BLOCK THANKS YOU On behalf of the committee, the Friends of Bartley Block, and all the elderly residents, we would like to express our sincere gratitude and take this opportunity to thank the many individuals, groups, companies and organisations who supported us in various ways during this past year 2007. A big thank you to you all. Allied Printing Co. Angora Plastics, At the Ready Wholesalers, Avril Pinchen (Alaska), Mr & Mrs K. Bowe (Australia), BRC Beverage Packaging, Bulawayo Help Network, Bulawayo Independent Market (Pvt) Ltd., Gerry Buitendach (SA) Central Baptist Church Daily Print, Dave and the Mates, Drury Wickman Friends of Musina (SA), T. Fenn Hillside Methodist Church, Nula Herbert, Les & Craig Hunt, Husky Marketing, Mr & Mrs J. C. Knott Charles & Sheila Lazarus, L. Lerman, Lobels Biscuits Megan and the Gals, Meikles Africa, Corinne Muir, Noeleen (SA), Martin Naude Jill Osborne, Polyhandy, John Pringle, Martie & Hendrik Pool, Ilona Querl Rotary Club of Byo South Sedgemor, SPCC Marimba Band, Sunspun Bananas White Star Poultry, Enid Wrench Thank you also to the church groups who visit and cook and serve meals. Selborne Park Christian Church, Baptist Church, Lady of Lourdes, Riverside Anglican Church. Thank you to Phyllis and Pete and all those who help on the ground. Thank you to our committee members for your continued support. Marinda (Rindy) Bouwer is stepping down from being chairperson for the committee and is handing over to John Daines as the new Chairman for Friends of Bartley Block. John Daines may be contacted on the following numbers: Tel: 243006 (home) Cell: 011 631 630 ++++++ The committee and the residents of Bartley Block would like to thank Trish Fenn for the wonderful donation received from the sale of clothing. This gift comes to Bartley Block in memory of her mother-in-law, Mrs. E Fenn. We are very grateful for this gift Trish. Thanks so much. ++++++ A few days ago our dog went missing. He's a little Jack Russell cross, male, black and white with a touch of brown. He answers to "Cricket". He has a docked tail and no collar. He is missed very much by his family. If you spot him please call us at 241254. Thank you. +++++++++ Just a warning to all YELLOW number plate Zim cars going to Joburg they really are there and extremely fast and efficient CON artists. It is a white car with three white men in who flash a 'police' type ID at you as they hoot and pull you off the road they have masked over the last letter of the number plate then 616 GP is the rest of the number plate. The ID they flash at you is like the one they use in American movies so although your brain is telling you it is not quite right before you have even had time to think you have been parted with your money!!!! I guess less that 30 seconds and it is too late!!!!! Although it was extremely annoying having it happen to us just near EAST RAND MALL it was another lesson learned,but as a tourist in a strange land not knowing if guns are involved you sort of go with the flow!!!!! A very strange experience and dam annoying but we got away with our lives and vehicle in tact so are grateful for that. I guess we should all get together and compile a book of life in Africa, whenever anything like this happens I sort of feel, well that will be another chapter in the book I would love to write, not too sure if anyone who has never lived here would believe the stories but they would all be true!!!!!!!! ! Have a wonderful Christmas and all the best for 2008, and lets all be grateful for the wonderful rain, Regards to all Jean Clarke ++++++ HOT WATER GEYSER The Celesa Trust Old Age Home in Gwanda needs a geyser for one of our cottages. We have held a jumble sale to raise money to buy one, but unfortunately did not get enough as new gyesers are so expensive!! If there's any kind person out there who could let us have a second hand one - even if it needs a bit of fixing - we would be so grateful. Please contact Basil Butcher on phone no (084) 22201, or Betty Foster at Gwanda Service Station on (084) 22292 if you can help. ++++++ 8) ACCOMMODATION / HOUSES / FLATS / BUSINESS PREMISES Farm wanted by ex-Zim wanting to return. All areas considered. No problem if occupied. Also wanting reasonably priced house in Harare. Please email me: francis.lyn@ gmail.com ++++++ Mature, Houseproud /Garden Lover, mother with two teenage daughters at college, require a home urgently!! Be it a cottage/ flat or even a housesit. Close to town would be preferably as we do not have a vehicle as yet. Is your house on the market and you are waiting to sell it but need to leave ASAP we can look after it for you! We would also be willing to share. We would prefer to be in our place of abode before end of January 2008. Please contact Marie on Landline: 60485/6 weekdays or Landline 470972 evenings. ++++++ PLEASE COULD I PLACE THE FOLLOWING ADVERTISEMENT: TO SWOP WANTED PLOT WITH HOUSE IN EXCHANGE FOR HOME IN BURNSIDE AND/OR BACHELOR FLAT ASCOT PHONE 0912 276 020 OR 011 218 516 Thank you, Brenda Middleton +++++++ URGENTLY REQUIRED A house or a flat in town for a Christian family of 5. Reliable and honest tenants who will look after your home. Please call 0921842164 / 011864736. Thank you. +++++++ HOUSE TO LET Large 3-bedroomed double-storey home in Suburbs - near Girls College. Available mid- March. Includes 2-bedroomed cottage with own entrance for extra income. Well maintained home with lovely garden - tenant to also take over gardener (trustworthy and hard-working) . Only mature, careful tenants need apply. For more information, contact Mrs L Neser on SA cell +27824201759 or Mrs S Bell in Bulawayo - 230194 ++++++ 9) VEHICLES FOR SALE 2X ISUZU KB 200 Single Cab'S One with Canopy, Long Range Tank YEAR 1996, HONDA ODYSSEY-1996 Full house, Leather seats, Metallic Silver. All in good condition. PLEASE CONTACT: 0912 213 436 OR 64507 +++++ 10) LIFTS WANTED AND OFFERED ++++++ 10 a) SEEKING FRIENDS I wonder if anybody could help me to trace a missing relative in order to complete a family tree I am doing on the surname Alborough. My grandfather whose name was Daniel Alborough moved to Bulawayo some time after 1931 and worked on the Railways as a shunter.He remarried in 1947 to a Gertrude Katrina Richards.They had 2 sons Bruce born 1952 (now living in JHB) and Grant Stewart Alborough born 26 July 1955.His wifes name is Jillian and they had 2 daughters Wendy and Sharon. Grant worked in the post office in Bulawayo and then he worked for Nesbitts Bakery and Brewery until 2000 when apparently he migrated. I read in your article on the 19 December 2007 that a Rory and Lee Nesbitt donated the sherry.Would this be a relative of the Nesbitts who owned the Bakery.If so is there any way you could pass this message onto Rory and ask him if he would know where Grant moved to?Surely someone must remember Grant from the post office where he was in charge of the maintenance of the exchange etc. I desperately need to trace Grant so that I can introduce him to his stepsister my aunt who is in her eighties and lives in JHB.Any information received which leads to me tracing and contacting Grant I will donate $100 (AUS) to the edith Duly nursing home. Unfortunately I live in Australia and trying to trace someone being so far away is difficult. By the way as far as I know Wendy and Sharon still live in the Bulawayo area Thank you for the news it is heartening to see the spirit of the people in Bulawayo even in such difficult times. By the way every year we the Rhodesians and South Africans march down the centre of Brisbane on the 25th of April to remember those people who fought in the major wars that took place all over the world. I will send some pictures from this years march. Regards Derek Austin dubbin_1@bigpond. com ++++++ I have lost contact with my cousin Yvonne Watt(nee Warren/Sprout) . We both left Zim around the same time in 2003. We came to SA, and Yvonne was preparing to join her eldest son & daughter -in-law, Steve and Jacquie Sprout in Australia. They had left a year or so previously with their little girls. Yvonne is probably now in her late 60's/early 70's. Her mum & dad, Arthur & Joey Warren were ex S.Africans who went to Rhodesia with their only child in the late 40's or early 50's. I remember visiting them around 1960 in Salisbury. Both my uncle Arthur & Aunt Joey died fairly young. Yvonne's first marriage was to Ken Sprout, an optician in Salisbury ...he was also a well known marathon walker. They had 2 sons, Steven(now in Aus with his family) and Grant, who was not married when we left Zim & who may still be there? Unfortunately Yvonne was widowed early. Her second marriage was to Don Watt, and they built a home out at lake Mazvikidei. The marriage didn't last & Yvonne moved back to Harare. When Steve and Jacqui left for Aus. Yvonne planned to join them. If anyone knows what became of Yvonne or has a contact address/ ph nos/email add for her, or her sons Steven and Grant, pls let Colleen know at kayancee@mweb. co.za . +++++++ SEEKING MOLLY HICKMAN Through various Rhodesian web sites I have tried to trace an old school friend by the name of Molly Hickman. I was at school with her at Hilside and also at Townsend in the 1950s. When we returned to the UK I still kept in touch and in 1968 when I visited she was married and living in Salisbury and I saw her then. I think her married surname was Gerber and she had two children. She had a younger sister called Peggy and a brother (whose name I cannot remember). So I just wondered if through your paper you could help at all. If not never mind. Best wishes to you. Love Sheila Dalzell (nee Thomas) From: sheiladalzell@ yahoo.com ++++++ Thanks you so much for "Morning Mirror"! It is so good to be able to keep in touch with what is happening in our lovely Bulawayo. We would like to take this opportunity to wish all our family, friends and acquaintances in Zimbabwe the best of health and happiness in 2008. Keep up the good work Maggie - we really do appreciate it. Kindest regards Noelle & Paul Sloviak From: mad_russian@ hotmail.co. uk ++++++ 11) SITUATIONS VACANT "Admin lady wanted for accounts department, must have knowledge of computers and accounts"- please may you email your CV to the following address zahera@forward. co.zw +++++++++ S.R.N.S NEEDED Traned nursing sisters are needed at Edith Duly Nursing home either casual or permanent, good working conditions, greatly improved pay scale. e mail ednh@zol.co. zw or phone Matron Brewster or Matron Makuyana on 205769. ++++++ WANTED: A SKILLFUL TEMPORARY SECRETARY/RECEPTION IST A professional firm requires a temporary Secretary/Reception ist, from 21st January, 2008 to 30th April, 2008, whilst present incumbent is on maternity leave. Working hours are Monday to Friday, either 07.30 to 13.00 and 14.00 to 16.30 or, in the alternative, 08.00 to 13.000 and 14.00 to 17.00. Duties include capture and despatch, and receipt of e-mails, other correspondence capturing using Microsoft Office 2000, transmission of faxes arranging appointments and travel reservations, receipt and processing of incoming telephone calls, stationery supplies control, and general reception duties. Apply to hebloch@comone. co.zw ++++++++++ SITUATION VACANT A mature Conveyancer required by established law firm. To start soonest. Please contact Mrs. Hall on Bulawayo 64061. +++++++ PA / SECRETARY MATURE LADY SEEKING EMPLOYMENT. +17 YEARS WORKING EXPERIENCE PITMAN SHORTHAND / TYPING GENERAL OFFICE WORK, MS WORD, EXCEL ETC CONTACT MRS PILLAY 091 2 851 298 ++++++ Desperately Needed Cook/Housemaid for couple in Matsheumhlope Good salary Offered, Accommodation Provided. Must have traceable references. Contact: 0912 271549 +++++++ Vacancy:- Apprentices wanted , Mechanic Petrol and Diesel and Auto Electrical . Qualifications required:-Must have a valid class 4 driver's licence, 5 o levels including English and Maths and a Clearance certificate from the apprenticeship board. Interested parties please forward your CV to the Workshop Manager Colbro Transport P.O. Box 8219 Belmont, Byo or e mail it to kevindw@byo. colbro.co. zw +++++++++ VACANCY: QUALIFIED MECHANIC required to run a workshop on a busy farm in Matabeleland North. *Applicants must have a sound knowledge and long-term, hands-on experience in the servicing, maintaining and repairing of a wide diversity of vehicles and equipment. *The incumbent will be responsible for the supervising and development of workshop staff and tractor drivers. *Administrative work would include the timely procurement of inputs and spares, ensuring on-farm stocks and minimal downtime of vehicles and equipment. *The ability to operate a lathe would be an advantage. *The position is available immediately. Very competitive remuneration and fringe benefits are commensurate with the job. If you feel that you meet the requirements, send your CV and traceable references to: The Advertiser, Box 1288, Bulawayo. or email: pevans@mweb. co.zw or Phone: 085-309 ++++++++ VACANCY: Are you of a friendly disposition? Have experience in Pastel Accounting? Able to do wages, all statutory payments, sales, invoicing, banking - generally able to multi-task and run an office? Would you like to work for the nicest bosses in Bulawayo? I am leaving the country and looking for someone to replace me urgently. Interested? Please contact Rene - 0912 269272 to find out more or email your cv to millthom@mweb. co.zw ++++++++ MATURE MAID WITH REFERENCES AVAILABLE e mail babylonrisingnow@ yahoo.com ++++++++ Wanted: Wedding professionals to give seminars at wedding expo, in the fields of Beauty, Religion, what marriage is all about, health, legality, etc Please contact Kirsty on 09-246990/091232330 7/kirsty@ pakenham. org ++++++ 12) MISCELLANEOUS NEW ORLEANS RESTAURANT AND BANFF LODGE HOTEL ARE CLOSED FOR ANNUAL LEAVE. WE REOPEN FEBRUARY 5 WITH AN EXCITING NEW MENU. HOPE TO SEE YOU THEN. WE WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THE OPPORTUNITY OF THANKING ALL WHO SUPPORTED US IN THE PAST YEAR. HOPEFULLY YOU ENJOYED BEING HERE AS MUCH AS WE ENJOYED HAVING YOU. A HEALTHY, HAPPY AND HOPEFULLY BETTER YEAR TO YOU ALL. ADRIAN, CAROLINE, MICHELLE, ROSS AND PEGGY. +++++++++ SOLID TEAK FURNITURE MADE TO ORDER. SPECIAL WORK UNDERTAKEN. BAOBAB INDUSTRIES BULAWAYO TEL: 60319, 76523, OR 882586. E-MAIL: baobab@mweb. co.zw ASK FOR JOHN HEWITT OR BRIAN SINCLAIR +++++++ Saf-bar (Pvt) Ltd Workshop now in Bulawayo. For hunting rigs, bull bars, tail gates, conversions to existing rigs etc. Also in stock - Hilift Jacks imported from Australia Compressors - double and single Winches - Imported - 9500lbs and 3500lbs For a quote please call 09-281122/091225535 1 +++++++ ANTELOPE PARK - Zimbabwe's own paradise. Walk with lions and swim with elephants - five different ways to enjoy game viewing - elephant riding, horse riding, fishing and many more activities. A family friendly environment with options to suit all budget levels. For information & bookings contact BYO 231847 or email africanencounter@ netconnect. co.zw ++++++++ USB MIDI Keyboard Controller for sale Some features - 16 assignable MIDI parameters, pitch & modulation wheels, sustain & pedal input, +/- octave transposition, keyboard doubles as midi parameter input device; as good as new! Price negotiable Contact - 0912 314 536 for deatils ++++++ ROSE VALLEY BUTCHERY HAS SUPER QUALITY BEEF AT WHOLESALE PRICES FOR SIDES OR QUARTERS. PHONE 78619 OR 0912861535 TO PLACE YOUR ORDER ++++++ \LAWN MOWER Briggs & Stratton, Petrol ... Offers? TEAK/CANVAS GARDEN SET Teak table, 4 chairs ... Offers? Contact: 883651 or 0912398751 ++++++ WHATEVER YOU NEED FROM SOUTH AFRICA I go to south africa twice a week and if you need to anything from there i will shop or collect it for you. if interested please phone for details me on 09-240081 or cell 0912 861 240, +++++++ For Sale 1) Slingshot set Nike golf clubs complete with driver, 3 wood, 5 wood and bag. All clubs black graphite shafts US$ 1 000 2) Collectors Item - Douglas Mcgibbons ceramic golf miniatures set from Scotland (2 ceramic golf bags + 1 ceramic golf driver head - all filled with 50ml blended scotch whiskey 43% vol. Rand 2 000 3) Harrods knights bridge golf gift set consists of Harrods pitch repairer, Harrods golf ball and Harrods ball marker all cased in a Harrods gift tin. Rand 300 4) Captain morgans miniatures - Spiced Gold (11 bottles) and Black Label (9 bottles). Rand 50 each 5) Large second hand dog kennel. Rand 200 Contact 011 207117, 011 231989, 0912 704593 +++++++ We at Mike's Kitchen would like to thank you all for your support during the past 2007 and may we continue to be of service to our valued clients in the coming year. All the best wishes MIKE'S KITCHEN & COTTAGE (ITF 263 Registered) For all your catering requirements Snax trays & Function menus 21sts, Wedding etc etc Contact: Noeleen or Mike Tel: 240086 023408975 nhancock@netconnect .co.zw OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATION: AFFORDABLE RATES- 2 bed-roomed Fully Equipped Cottage,(sleeps5/ 6) Open plan Lounge / Dinning-room / Kitchen equipped for 6 with SATV. DVD in own walled & private setting very close proximity to town. CONTACT: Noeleen or Mike Tel: 240086 023408975 nhancock@netconnect .co.zw ========== 1 Pair Roller blade skates Size5-6 1 Pair Rollerball skates Size 7 Please contact Ged in Byo on (H) 883200 Cell 091 2 313943 +++++++ P4 Intel Celeron 478 2.4 Ghz processor with heat sink and fan 512Mb DDR PC3200 Samsung DVD Combo ATX switching Power supply 300 W For details, contact Ged in Byo on (H) 883200 Cell 091 2 313943 ++++++++ HOT WATER GEYSER The Celesa Trust Old Age Home in Gwanda needs a geyser for one of our cottages. We have held a jumble sale to raise money to buy one, but unfortunately did not get enough as new gyesers are so expensive!! If there's any kind person out there who could let us have a second hand one - even if it needs a bit of fixing - we would be so grateful. Please contact Basil Butcher on phone no (084) 22201, or Betty Foster at Gwanda Service Station on (084) 22292 if you can help. +++++++ I am selling a keyboard, 61 keys in size with 100 tones, 100 rhythms and 100 songs in the song bank and many other functions. It is a Casio CTK-511. I am selling it for 2500 rands if any one is interested. I am also selling an ibanez semi-acoustic guitar, 6 steel strings for R4500, if anyone is interested. It is only two years old and in very good condition. For any of these instruments, please call me on 0912 431 820 or email me on suemusicc28@ yahoo.com ++++++++ Are you needing vinyl signage or sign-writing? We offer the following quality services: Vinyl logos & lettering for shop windows and fleet vehicles Full colour digital printed vinyl signage Signboard and light-box fabrication and erection Vehicle stripes & customised decals PVC & cloth banners ABS / corroboard safety signs Signwriting on premise walls Contact Gary at Sign Worx Cell: 091 229 6451 / 023 750 700 Tel: 241737 (Home) e-mail: signworx@hotmail. com ++++++ Need to entertain but do not want to have the hassle of doing the work in your own kitchen and serving the dinner/meal? (you just sit back, relax and entertain your guests) Let Ian Johnston do the work for you. Need ADVICE and HELP planning a WEDDING / BIRTHDAY / CELEBRATION? IAN JOHNSTON is the very knowledgeable person to assist you. For further details call IAN JOHNSTON on 237240 or 011 215 373 ++++++ GRAZING NEEDED - FORTUNES GATE Looking for daily grazing for my miniature horses, within walking distance from Fortunes Gate Village. If you have a secure plot and would not mind me bringing my three little horses for daily grazing please give me a shout. Contact Lee on 282400 or email lee@nandb.co. zw ++++++++ ANTE NATAL CLASSES If you are PREGNANT and want to know all about pregnancy, LABOUR and what to do with your NEWBORN BABY look no further. I offer a PROFESSIONAL COURSE of 6 classes giving you LOTS of information that you'll need to know and answer your queries. I offer a CONDENSED COURSE for "out of townwers" or women who have transport problems. I can also be your "BIRTH ATTENDANT" and be with you while you're in labour helping you to BREATHE and PUSH properly. Please contact SISTER JAN JOHNSTON on (H) 237240 or 011 728 350 or (W) 474277 or 466741 - 8 am to midday ++++++ I am an ex-Zimbabwean who reads the Morning Mirror fairly regularly when the emails are to me. I actually remember watching you on TV and listening to you on the radio many years ago - memories from my childhood!. I've been advised to contact you as I'm in a position whereby I feel absolutely 'stuck'. My father passed away Zimbabwe in 2003 at Falcon College, Esigodoni. All that my Dad left in his Estate was the furniture which I grew up with and which is very sentimental to me. In particular, there is a sideboard which has been kept by a friend of mine in Bulawayo for the past 4 years and I am desperately wanting it to be sent down to me in Johannesburg. . I have tried on many occasions to organise the transport of this ONE piece of furniture, without success. Could you possibly put the word out to anyone who would be willing to bring it down for me and, of course, would be paid in Rands. It would mean that I at least have one item which holds many memories from a time and home which I so sorely miss. As it is only one item, it should not be a problem at the border nor require a huge van. I really would appreciate any help or advice in this regard as it seems one loses everything unless they can make an alternative plan. I hope to hear from you. Kind regards Catherine Stewart Telephone +27 11 782 7963 Cell phone 079 746 6600 castew@absamail. co.za ++++++ Now open L. G. Harrison-Byo. Dealers in Fine Arms & Ammunition Do you have any firearms you would like to dispose of? Are you looking for any firearms, ammunition or accessories? Do you have any firearm related problems that need attention? We will handle anything firearm related, for the best deals and service contact us. Preemesh-0912 301 628 Abdul-0912 851 964 or 011 649 990 or call National Tested Seeds on 79634, 63323/4 or 75544 and ask for either of us for the best service. Alternatively you can e-mail me on preemesh@doolabh. com ++++++++ Sunflower Babiez Daycare Sunflower Babiez is a new Daycare opening in January 2008 We have a large range of activities to cater for your 18 month old up to 3 year old. Whilst in our care during the day, the toddlers will learn: Problem Solving skills Spatial qualities - under, over, through and between To consolidate physical development and control of their bodies The limits of their bodies. To play alongside others To share and take turns To express their ideas in their own ways To discuss, plan and remember We have created a safe environment for toddlers to do the above, and are looking forward to the many children to come in. Justine : 0912261016 / 257646 Raquel : 011617043 / 250829 sunflowerbabiez@ yahoo.com ++++++ 13) TIDBITS You never change something by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete. --Buckminster Fuller