Morning Mirror 40 - 28rd February 2003 |
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I have walked where no human feet have trod, and sat beside still waters. I have worshipped, in a cathedral of tall trees, and thanked God! I have listened to great orchestras, in the thundering waters of the Zambezi, and gentle arias, in its quieter places. I have seen a splendid sable silhouetted against a Rhodesian sunset, and watched, a herd of elephants drinking in the vlei, I have, prayed 'neath a star-studded sky, and thanked God! I have heard, nostalgia in the cry of the fish eagle, as it winged across waters, and loneliness, in the wind, as it sighed through the acacias. I have seen mists rising from the river in the glowing dawn, encircling pink-tinted spurwing geese, and gazed, at a distant, rising cloud of dust, from which emerged four hundred buffalo! I have watched, the rains pour down, and the floods rise, and drop . . . the rains cease, far too long . . .Then once again Heaven-sent rain! Growth! Gladness! All these privileges, I have known, and loved through the years, have become part of me, and also through the years, standing sentinel, our beloved Baobab! But, changes come, and I am sad. But thank God, for what I've had . . . Joyce Pretorius
WHEN YOU
THOUGHT I WASN'T LOOKING When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you hang my first painting on the refrigerator, and I immediately wanted to paint another one. When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you feed a stray cat, and I learned that it was good to be kind to animals. When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you make my favorite cake for me and I learned that the little things can be the special things in life. When you thought I wasn't looking I heard you say a prayer, and I knew there is a God I could always talk to and I learned to trust in God. When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you make a meal and take it to a friend who was sick, and I learned that we all have to help take care of each other. When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you give of your time and money to help people who had nothing and I learned that those who have something should give to those who don't. When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you take care of our house and everyone in it and I learned we have to take care of what we are given. When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw how you handled your responsibilities, even when you didn't feel good and I learned that I would have To be responsible when I grow up. When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw tears come from your eyes and I learned that sometimes things hurt, but it's all right to cry. When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw that you cared and I wanted to be everything that I could be. When you thought I wasn't looking, I learned most of life's lessons that I need to know to be a good and productive person when I grow up. When you thought I wasn't looking, I looked at you and wanted to say, "Thanks for all the things I saw when you thought I wasn't looking."
THANK YOU SO MUCH TO GAYLE SMYTHE Gayle and her team of helpers raised a staggering $1 154 510.00 for S.O.A.P. at two functions - Carol Evening at the Brass Monkey lake and the Glittzy Nesbitt Castle Fundraiser. Thank you to the Castle, Sean Long, Darlene Wright, Patrick Mann, Brad Main, Bruce Smith, Des Rochat, Peter Alport, Les Evans, Nigel Fawcett, Toni Mann, Bruce Smith, Mark Berger, Brian Meikle, the musicians, the serving wenches and all concerned. Gayle also gave $100,000 to S.P.C.A.. WELL DONE GAYLE !! GOD BLESS AND GOD SPEED.
WOZA MARCH FOR LOVE - FEBRUARY 14TH 2003 It was with great excitement that I joined the marchers outside the city hall. I was going to march for justice and democracy What I did not march for was being beaten by riot police I never claimed to be a hero To the two ladies who asked me "Did you run
away" "Where were you. I didn't see either of you there?" Bertha
PRAYERS for PEACE - Multi-denominational Service Where: St. Mary’s Cathedral Lobengula Street Bulawayo Please join us and the visiting Bishops as we pray for peace in Zimbabwe WHY NOT COME TO MABUKUWENE ALOE GARDENS? With the problem of no fuel and often nothing much to do around here these days, why not come for a picnic or just a walk-around – to Mabukuwene Aloe Gardens? Out on the Burnside Road, turn right at Chipping Way, then a little way down the road, on your right, you’ll find the big stone gate-posts marking the entrance to 15 acres of this ‘mini Matopos’! The area is full of bird-life, aloes and cycads, indigenous trees, lovely interesting walks, and it’s Thomas Meikle’s resting place. Jane Meikle also has a remembrance plaque to the right of the gateway. The area is owned by Meikles Trust and National Trust, and basically run by the Aloe Society. There is a lovely thatched lookout, overlooking the city; which affords wonderful sunset views, then there’s the ‘Cottage’ which is a great entertainment area for summer or winter – rain or sun, with 2 braai places available. Downstairs, there is the choice of 4 braais, or you can simply chose a flat area to ‘just sit!’ There are ablutions – one female and one male, which is why – and here’s the catch – we have to charge a minimal amount – for the water, and also for the upkeep of this wonderful area. Charges are as follows: Downstairs area: $100 per hour for groups of about 4 persons or more, and if you use a braai, it’s another $200 for the day’s use. For bookings for the upstairs cottage, (you need not book for the rest of the area), phone Carol Warren AFTERNOONS ONLY! On 241689. The deposit is paid at Hillside Hardware. So don’t forget, everyone! There IS a safe, near-by place to go to. See you there! CAROL WARREN (Secretary, Mabukuwene Aloe Gardens). HOUSE FOR SALE Bulawayo - Old Ilanda ( near golf course). 3 Bedrooms, main with ceramic tiled en-suite. Second bathroom and toilet. Open plan (with arches) kitchen, lounge, dining room. Kitchen with ceramic tiles and oak fittings. Separate scullery. Large veranda. All bedrooms and lounge with ceiling fans and parquet flooring. Fully burglar barred. Lock up garage, double carport, working borehole, separate laundry/workshop. Attractive garden with fruit trees and veggie area. Double staff quarters. Fully walled with electric gate, intercom and electric security fence. A well maintained and desirable property. Price on application! Photographs available. Contact roblynne@mweb.co.zw Tel 263 9 241086(h), 65101(w) or 011 615 099. CRICKET FEVER Congratulations to all concerned with a really well run Cricket Day in Bulawayo on Monday. Well done to all of our very special cricketers captained by Heath Streak. Well done to the ICC and the Matabeleland Cricket Board. For Zimbabweans around the world. A good place to look for old friends is www.chirdundu.com ART CLASSES Art classes commencing Thursday 27 February 7-9 pm. Beginners are welcome and anyone else. June pcf@mweb.co.zw FOR SALE Lady Mountain Bike, Almost new, $60 000.00 Heather HOUSE FOR RENT Famona - 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, borehole, swimming pool, outside office, garage. Available immediately. Foreign Dosh wanted. Telephone Pat 244659 Wanted. 6 voltFlasher unit for indicator lights. Phone 230350 Does anyone know of a gardener who could work for three days a week? I am on Cecil Avenue, near the Hillcrest Shopping Centre and I need someone just to maintain the garden. Normal casual rates will apply, but no accommodation is available. Tel. No: 245304 FLAT OR COTTAGE NEEDED URGENTLY Many people have had the pleasure of meeting Dumi Abu, now of Speciss College, previously with Girls' College and Dumi needs a cottage or flat to rent urgently. Telephone cell -091 389 855 WANTED. We need an answer/fax machine in good working order to buy urgently. Please contact Barbara autoexbyo@gatorzw.com Young retired couple urgently need a small to medium house to rent from the 12th March 2003. Please contact Fred or Barbara Dare on 288857 or
011402842.
GOD BLESS AND GOD SPEED TO:
We wish you happiness and peace, Bulawayo will be a much poorer place without you, Rosemary, Inger and Wyn, you will be SORELY missed.
It is with sadness that we have to tell you that Kitty French died on Saturday night. She was under the excellent care of Daphne Clark of Hospice and she was comfortable and peaceful thanks to Daphne and her nurse Angela, and of course the loving care of Rosie who has been with Kitty and Arthur for 23 years. Arthur is coping well. THE FUNERAL WILL BE ON THURSDAY AT 3 p.m. AT FARLEYS IN JASON MOYO AND THIRD AVENUE. CONDOLENCES Sincere sympathy to Helga, Michelle, Brendan and Lyn on the death of their dearly loved husband and father Maurice Beaumont. The Memorial Service will be held at the Church Of Ascension in Hillside at 11.30 a.m. on Thursday 27 February. CONDOLENCES
Jimmy and Theresa McGroarty lived in Bulawayo for at least a hundred years and folk that knew them will be thrilled to hear that their "grandotter" - little Jodie McGroarty (daughter of Ethel and Jimmy McGroarty formerly of Harare ) has been included in the British Olympic diving team. Its quite a thing as she is now entitled to all benefits from the British Olympic team fund, i.e. specialists, physios, transport, accommodation, sponsorship etc. Originally they were told she was going to be in the junior Olympic development squad, but obviously this weekend she made the grade. Jodie was put up at a 4-star hotel. She will be diving in Germany and Edinburgh in the next couple of months and then off to Canada. She is the youngest diver in the team, she will only be 14 in May. I will also make sure we have a wee dram to her good luck in the future. Jim says that with the regimented diet she is on 'she has a figure that many girls would die for'.
Comments from Elaine McDonald I am from Famona, Bulawayo, now living in Leicester, UK. Been here 3 yrs now; am still as homesick as I was when I first arrived, but gratefull to have escaped. My thoughts & prayers are with all my old friends around Bulawayo.........I am so sorry. I given up my Zim citizenship...well put it this way, I realised there was no point paying £80 to try renew it when my old Mother, who is still in Byo has been refused a new passport.... So now I am going to be British....with my heart still in Africa...I am thankful and so very sad. Elaine
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