Morning Mirror Smalls 137 - 16/5/2005

NOTICES



Saturday 21 May
Bulawayo Country Club
Quiz / Golf Day
Put a four ball in and join our quiz
Beerfest 8 p.m. onwards
21 May - Gary Stanley
Door $30 000
Buckets of beer available
contact Ceri
functionshq@gatorzw.com


THE ROTARY ANNS OF BULAWAYO SOUTH

IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE BULAWAYO FLORAL ARTISTS
present
A FESTIVAL OF FLOWERS
TO BE HELD IN THE CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION, HILLSIDE ON SATURDAY, 4 JUNE. 2005, AT 2.30 PM. SHIRLEY SMITH AND THE GIRLS' COLLEGE ORCHESTRA WILL BE PLAYING IN THE CHURCH FROM 2.30 PM ONWARDS. There will also be Art and Craft stalls in the grounds and tea will be served under the trees. ENTRY WILL BE BY DONATION

Performing Arts Bulawayo

The Annual General Meeting of Performing Arts Bulawayo will take place in the Wakeford Room of the Bulawayo Club

on WEDNESDAY 18 MAY AT 1.10 P.M.
Please come to support us, hear what plans we have and add your contribution! There are also vacancies on the committee if anyone feels they would like to get further involved. Please let me know if you're interested, either by e-mail or on Wednesday before the meeting begins.
Lunch will be available at the Club either in the Atrium or the Dining Room - you don't have to be a member. Atrium prices are very reasonable and a main course in the Dining Room costs $66 000 - also pretty reasonable these days! There will also be a full bar.
Our thanks to those who have paid their subscriptions - membership cards will be handed out at the AGM. If you haven't yet paid, then the AGM will provide the ideal opportunity to save postage and any other inconvenience! Membership guarantees a considerable saving on ticket prices (there will be a discount of $10 000 for Wissam Boustany's concert, for example) and it also guarantees a seat in the event of a sell-out - which is quite probable for the New England Youth Ensemble if previous experience is anything to go by!
A reminder that our first concert will be on TUESDAY 21 JUNE when flautist Wissam Boustany will be partnered by Jeanette Micklem in a programme including sonatas by Mozart and César Franck as well as music specially written for Wissam. Booking will open on Monday 6 June and a newsletter with full details will be sent before the end of May. I hope you will join us on Wednesday! Best wishes,
Michael Bullivant,
Chairman
music@gatorzw.com
Tel: 023 9 251374

MY FAIR LADY PRESENTED BY BULAWAYO THEATRE CLUB

17 MAY TO 28 MAY
BOOK AT BULAWAYO THEATRE.

DONT MISS THIS TIMELESS FAVOURITE

ART IN THE PARK

I would be most grateful if you would advertise the upcoming 'Art in the Park' fund raising event scheduled for Sunday 29 May 2005 at the Hillside Dams. This is a Rotary Club of Bulawayo initiative, supported by the 4 clubs of Bulawayo, and has been running for a few years now. Aimed at raising money for various charities in and around Bulawayo whilst raising awareness and appreciation of our wonderful Art heritage.

Unfortunately last year's event was not held and we are aware that sadly this year's event is clashing with 'Scruffs'. We sincerely hope that the visitors to 'Scruffs' will come along to our event too as we will be open from 10am to 4pm!

Exhibitors will include various Artists/Craftsmen who will contribute part of the proceeds of the sale of their product to Rotary. Entry to the event is by 'donation' and we can assure the public that these monies will be put to good use to uplift the quality of life for the needy recipients.
Fun activities have been scheduled to run over the course of the day including a 'Survivor' style obstacle course for the younger, more energetic visitors, Boy and Girl Scouts, Sea Cadets and 'Security' in attendance. Lunch, teas and refreshments with be available in a 'carnival' atmosphere.
We hope to make the day thoroughly enjoyable for the whole family...so we would ask Bulawayans to please support what we hope will continue to be an exciting annual event. Sincere thanks
Lesley Williams
Chairperson Art in the Park Committee.

It doesn't only happen in Harare - HERE IT IS IN BULAWAYO. Come and support

Pat Pearce, Donald Rose and their musical colleagues in the Bulawayo Philharmonic Orchestra (BPO)

are presenting a varied programme of

"Music Under the Stars" on TUESDAY 24 MAY
at the home of Hal and Wendy McCay, 9 Annabel Drive, Eloana. Directions: Matopos Road, past the 4 Winds shops, on brow of hill turn R into Judith Road. House is at bottom of road.
Bring your own chairs, (pre-cooked) food, drink. The background music will start playing at 5.30 pm when the gates open and the foreground music will begin at 6 pm.. Plenty of safe parking. Entry fee $20,000 per head.

The Bulawayo SPCA is having its annual family fun day " SCUFFS DOG SHOW " at the Bulawayo Trade Fair Grounds Horse Arena on May 29th 2005 from 10am. We have the following classes :
1) Best Veteran Open To All Dogs 10Yrs or Older
2) Dog in Best Condition For dogs with a wet nose shiny coat & eyes
3) Most appealing Eyes The look of an angel
4) Waggiest Tail Dogs with non stop tails
5) Novice Obedient Dog Small fun obstacle course
6) Fancy Dress Tops & Tails & Ragamuffins
7) Best Cross Breed A prestigious class for special dogs
8) Happiest Rescue Dog Open to dogs that were once unwanted & found a home through SPCA
9) Scruffiest Dog A real tramp with ruffled hair and a glint in his /her eye
10) Overall Best Dog
Entries $ 500 per dog. Lots fun, lots of stalls, food and good day out for the whole family. Come and join us. If anyone has anything for our white elephant stall please contact Liz Walker on 78015 or Nikki Brown on 74125/243888 Thankyou as always.


SCRUFTS DOG SHOW 29 MAY AT HORSE ARENA TRADE FAIR GROUNDS 9.30 FOR 10.00 STALLS, LOADS OF FOOD, IF YOU NEED A STALL CONTACT LIZ WALKER ON 78015


IGANYANA ARTS CENTER IN Dete is struggling for donated supplies of scrap wires. We use all types and sizes to make crafts. We are a capacity building, community development project sponsored by Painted Dog Conservation. We have experienced great success during our first year, and common comment at the Harare Arts Festival was that we had some of the best, most unique, highest quality work there. But we depend upon recycled materials and as sources for wires are becoming scarce, production of popular items is becoming difficult. This project has made income earning in a struggling but TALENTED community and we need your assistance.
Old compressors? We will make beautiful things from them. But if you have ANY sorts of scrap wires, please contact us. We will organise collection and transport.
Also needed for the Centre are old magazines and books with wildlife photos and a large sharp table top guillotine. Please contact Arts co-ordinator as bellow and come by and visit when you are in the area. We're open M-F 10-5 but can accommodate other times with advance notice.
Wendy Blakeley 018 471 or pdcwendy@mweb.co.zw (keep trying the lines are bad here).
#3 Farm Road in Dete just outside marvellous Hwange National Park.

As Administrator of Edith Duly Nursing Home I would like to thank the wonderful generous people of Bulawayo. Everyone in Zim is experiencing difficult times and yet when an appeal is made for the elderly, the response is tremendous, as things become more difficult, more elderly folk will need assistance. I assure you that all donations in cash and kind are recorded and put to good use.
The residents and staff join me in thanking Mr & Mrs Kriel for all that they are doing for this Home and to each one of you who have given so willingly thank you, you are helping to keep this Home operating.
May the Lord richly bless you.
Val Frankl

Barham Green Child Care Centre Fund Raising Winter Fair

DATE: Saturday 28th May
TIME: 12:30pm onwards
VENUE: Barham Green Child Care Centre (opposite Barham Green Swimming Pool)

Braai Lunch, Music and entertainment Darts Social, Jumping Castle, Pony Rides, Face Painting

for further details, contact::
Roz on 023 893 164, Trevorlyn on 023 231 736, Amy on: 245492 (am) or Annelyne on 473105-9.

"REMINDER :
The Pioneers Society are holding a lunch time braai at the home of Hal and Wendy McCay
(9 Annabel Road Eloana) on Saturday the 21st May 2005.
Please bring everything you need ie chairs, utensils, food and drink etc. If you have any queries please contact Anne at the office on 65367 or at home on 296613. Hope to see you there."
Many thanks
Anne Rorke

DIABETIC ASSOCIATION OF BULAWAYO ADVISORY CLINIC
Every 2nd Thursday @ the Senior Citizen's day club 11a Clarke Rd.,Suburbs
Time : 10-00 to 13-00 hours.
Telephone : Liz Houreld on 243182.

DIABETIC ASSOCIATION OF BULAWAYO - Monthly Meetings every 3rd Thursday of the Month @ 17-30 hrs @ the Lion's Club Matopos Den @ the corner of Moray / 23rd Ave Famona.
Safe parking @ the Municipals Club, Famona.
Telephone : Liz Houreld on 243182 or Dennis & Shelagh Adams on 281544 after hours.

OPENING SOON!!!

"THEE COFFEE SHOPPE", Ascot Race Course, upstairs (old Steward & Owners Lounge). Opening Wednesday 1 June 2005.
Come and enjoy genuine cappuccino, cafe lattes, choccochinos, home made cakes (carrot cake, queen Elizabeth, orange poppyseed, to mention a few) as well as tasty trammezinis and panini with a choice of fillings. Wonderful views overlooking the race track and gardens, quiet, shady, secure parking. The opening week shall see art work from both renowned and less known (but just as good) artists on display. If you feel guilty from eating the delicious cakes, why not take a stroll, or run, around the track with your dog or friends. Ascot Race Track is fast becoming the "training track" as it is safe to train at and there is both the grass track and the sand track. Pony rides available each Saturday morning.

Make a note in your diary now, WEDNESDAY 1ST JUNE 2005.
Contact Claire Einhorn on 250962 or 011 214541.

Recently we had occasion to call the Fire Brigade.

The phone was answered after two rings and a polite gentleman took down the details without the caller having to repeat them over and over again.

The fire fighting team was on site in 5 minutes and executed their duties in a professional and efficient manner. Their public relations were also up to scratch as they thoughtfully set about protecting life and property.

A first world service in a third world country.....let's give credit where it is due!! Well done City of Bulawayo! Simon Spooner

Walking club

Come and join us to keep the winter flab at bay. We will be walking from Craft Crazy, cnr Matopos Rd/ 18th Ave on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 a.m. starting next week Monday 23rd May. Meet together at 7.45 , there is no cost for the walk itself, but if you would like to, join us for some well deserved refreshments in the Coffee Shop!! Contact Cindy on 011-401352 for more details.

Moms and tots fun mornings

Moms bring your little ones for a morning of fun and education. A great way to get them used to a nursery school routine in a fun safe environment with you as their guide! Sessions run by a qualified Infant's teacher. Join us on Thursday mornings from 9.30 to 11 a.m. The first half hour will be a time of free choice activities, namely, playdough, painting, board games , puzzles and other educational games. Followed by a tea break, the children will be provided with a drink and snack (included in the price) Moms can order something from our tempting Coffee Shop menu! After tea is a time of music and movement and a story. Cost: $50 000 per child. Contact Cindy on 011-401352 to book you space. Starting this Thursday 9th May.

It is understood that the Ministry of Labour has at last backed down on the issue of domestic worker wages. The original Gazette Notice issued on the 25th March is now under urgent review and we expect a new Notice shortly. In the meantime our advice stands.

1. You do not need to back pay - the retrospective nature of the original Notice is illegal.
2. If you cannot afford the new wages you simply write to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of the Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare, stating that your income is as follows and you can only afford to pay your domestic worker the following salary. You request the permission of the Ministry to do so in terms of the Labour Act. which allows such special dispensation to employers who cannot afford to pay the new wages.
3. The new Notice is likely to go back to the level of wage increase that was originally proposed by the Board responsible - about $400 000 a month. When this happens the advice outlined above will still stand.

You do not need to dismiss employees until this process is exhausted and should any approach be made by the Union you can simply show them the letter sent to the Ministry and refer the matter to your local Ministry of Labour Offices - they will be very helpful. Under no circumstances allow yourself to be bullied by the Union.
E.CROSS

"The Task Is Not Finished"
BULAWAYO SOUTH COMBINED CHURCHES SERVICE Praying for the Nation
Saturday 28th MAY at 8.30 a.m. Church of The Ascension, Hillside (Cnr. Leander and Kent )
"The Race Is Not For The Swift But Those Who Can Endure" Christians Together For Justice and Peace Bulwayo
Mission Statement
Who we are
We are an informal group of Church leaders, lay and ordained, drawn from a variety of Christian traditions, and sharing a common concern about the political, social and economic crisis confronting our nation at this time, and its moral and spiritual implications. We understand this multi-dimensional crisis primarily as a radical challenge to our faith and we seek to find appropriate ways and means of acting together in a faith response. As brothers and sisters in Christ we confess to a profound disappointment that hitherto the Church in Zimbabwe has failed to respond to this deepening crisis with any degree of urgency or unity, or with the divine authority that is given when the Church acts in critical solidarity with the poor and suffering. Confessing our own part in this failure we seek, by the grace of God, to be a sign and symbol of what we believe the Church is called to be. Though at this point in time we are only "Christians together" i.e. individuals acting out of personal conviction, we look forward to that time when we shall be "Churches Together", our different traditions and denominations having found a unity of mission in the self-giving love of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour.
Our situation
The situation in which we find ourselves at this time is one of intense suffering caused in large measure by bad governance and a crisis of legitimacy. We interpret this chronic failure as a clear sign that our rulers have lost their way morally and spiritually. At the heart of the current crisis we discern a radical failure by those entrusted with leadership to serve in wisdom and humility. Specifically we note on their part a ruthless determination to perpetuate their own rule at any cost, and a recklessness as to the consequences of so doing. It is of the essence of leadership that those appointed to lead should have a heart of compassion for their people, yet those who rule this land today appear to have hearts of stone which are unmoved by the suffering of the people. It is of the very essence of democratic government that those elected to positions of authority should be held accountable for their actions and omissions, yet our rulers refuse to submit to public scrutiny or to answer to any outside of their own ruling party.
The evidence is clear that their primary, and indeed only real, concern is to serve their own selfish interests and to maintain their iron grip on power and privilege. Yet they do so at a terrible cost to the nation as the gulf between the over-privileged and the under-privileged continues to widen to the point at which we have become not one nation but two. And since the people will not willingly accede to such an unjust and immoral system, our rulers have resorted to state-sponsored violence in order to enforce it, and to a vicious programme of lies and propaganda in order to hide the truth from the people. We are not surprised therefore at the ad hoc, short-sighted and confused policies which spring from these evil motives, nor at the division which they sow in the nation. These policies are destructive of the peace, harmony and prosperity which God wills for all his children.
Our calling
It is within such a situation of intense suffering and moral and spiritual confusion that we have to interpret our calling to follow Christ in Zimbabwe today, not as isolated individuals but rather as a community of believers, on the pattern of the first disciples of our Lord. Within this context we understand our calling to be to follow our Lord in the way of the Cross, working, witnessing and worshiping together as a sign and symbol of his sovereign Kingdom.
The cost
The Kingdom of Christ which we are called to serve is a kingdom of love, forgiveness, reconciliation and peace. It is a kingdom of truth and justice which gives the true measure of every earthly kingdom, including the godless tyranny now holding sway in Zimbabwe. We are aware that our allegiance to the Kingdom of Christ may bring us into conflict with those who reject his sovereign rule, yet we are ready to bear the cost of this allegiance. So long as we hold fast to Christ we know that we need not fear any earthly ruler.
Our priorities
Against the selfish and destructive ideologies which hold sway in our nation today, we assert that peace and harmony can only be achieved when the human dignity of every individual Zimbabwean is affirmed, and when society is built on justice, love and truth. Only where there is justice will there be true peace and will harmony prevail. Our priorities are shaped by this understanding of the divine law. We know that what is required of us by our Sovereign Lord will only become clear as we walk together in the way of the Cross and in specific acts of Christian obedience. Nevertheless it is clear to us at the outset that we have certain immediate objectives, including the following:
- To promote the Kingdom principles of truth, justice and peace against all the idolatrous policies and practices of the present regime
- To enunciate clearly the Biblical principles of servant leadership and just governance
- To expose evil wherever we see it in the structures, policies and practices that enslave our people, and to call the nation to repentance before the truth which God reveals to those who have eyes to see and ears to hear
- To demand that the basic human rights, which we understand to be God-given, be respected by all. Specifically this includes the freedom of expression, association and assembly
- To promote a programme of education for all whereby each person comes to a realization of his or her human dignity and God-given human and social rights, and is encouraged to work towards the attainment of those rights
- To assert the rule of law and to make a united stand against the violence and lawlessness that are spiraling out of control and causing untold suffering
- To stand alongside the victims of violence, lawlessness and injustice in our society as an act of Christian solidarity, and to offer succour where we can
- To provide a space where the victims can tell their stories, and where necessary to be a voice for those who cannot or dare not speak the truth
- To demand an end to he present culture of impunity which benefits those closely associated with the ruling party and encourages acts of violence and lawlessness. Against this growing trend we set ourselves to see that the perpetrators, and those who sponsor them, are brought to justice
- To express our Christian solidarity with those, including but not limited to our own number, who are bravely witnessing to the Kingdom values in society and who are being persecuted for that witness
- To demand an end to the use of food as a political weapon, and to use our own best efforts, in conjunction with the relevant NGO's and donor agencies, to lobby for the distribution of food aid on the basis of human need and without regard to race, ethnic origin, political affiliation or other such criteria
- To lobby for the adoption of a just and equitable Constitution in which the core values of the Kingdom are enshrined
- To advocate for a re-run of the presidential election and for the holding of the parliamentary elections in a fair and free environment, according to democratic norms and standards and under effective international supervision
Summary
In a word, we find our mandate and authority in the great prophetic tradition to which the Bible bears witness, and which is summarized in the "manifesto" of our Lord himself when he said: "The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach the good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord's favour". (Luke 4/18-19)
We commit the outcome of all our endeavours into the hands of the One who called us and to his praise and glory

Thank you so much to the BULAWAYO ANGLER'S SPORTSMAN SOCIETY (BASS BULAWAYO) from the 53 elderly and very grateful patients at Edith Duly Nursing Home !!


FLEA MARKET
SAT. 28 MAY 2005
HILLSIDE WI HALL
78 CECIL AVENUE
08.00 am - .1.00 pm
SECOND HAND GOODS, CLOTHING, PLANTS, JAMS, PICKLES, BOOKS ETC
TABLE BOOKINGS PHONE : SANDY LINDER - 241277
Thank you Margaret

Barham Green Child Care Centre, Easter Colouring competition Results,

3 year age group
1st Prize - Tinotenda Mutizwa
2nd Prize - Kunashe Mupfeka

4-6 year age group won by
1st Prize - Mbalenhle Sibanda
2nd Prize - Tamia Makumbe

Easter Raffle:
1st Prize Won by R. Bismark
2nd Prize won by B. Blume
3rd Prize Won by A Goddard
Thank you all for your support

Get away from all your worries for a couple of days!
If anyone wants to get away from it all for a couple of days and really relax (providing you can get the fuel!), I can really recommend Hwange Safari Lodge. They have no working phone so don't waste time trying to book - just arrive. We found only a handful of people staying there and yet the hotel is still maintained to the best standards. We were upgraded to a luxury suite - in fact we were allowed to select the room with the best view! We then asked for more comfortable chairs which were provided. We found the staff attentive and helpful. The rooms are lovely, the view great, the food as good as can be expected - especially the breakfast. We had a constant supply of elephants at the waterhole in front and plenty of birds in the beautiful trees in the grounds - also well maintained. Yes its a bit expensive but still less than half what you would be asked to pay at any of the safari camps.

It is really sad to see so much potential wasted but if you are after peace and quiet then the fact that the hotel is nearly empty wont bother you! Enjoy yourself!

THANK YOU SO MUCH TO THE KIND FOLK WHO DONATED SUGAR TO EDITH DULY NURSING HOME

Trish , Noeleen, Lily and Tina, Brett, Wayne


"Every single morning, when taking my children to school, I am HORRIFIED by the manner in which many children travel. Their parents may drive expensive cars, but they pay no attention at all to their children's safety. This morning I followed a lady in a Botswana registered 323 who not only was not wearing a seat belt herself (although if she had been I would probably have stopped and asked her if she considered her own safety more important than that of her child) but had her toddler, aged about 18 months, STANDING ON THE FRONT SEAT OF THE CAR.

Does ANYONE realise how little it takes to cause serious injury to a child through a minor accident? If you consider that 30 kph is 'slow', just think how you would be injured if you hit a glass windscreen at that speed, and translate that to your child. All it takes is for someone to pull out in front of you, you slam on brakes, and whatever is in the car (and this includes objects on the seats or the rear shelf as well as you and your child) carries on travelling forwards at the same speed.

Maybe I am considered extreme in putting my children in car seats - but in many countries it is the law that children use them, and in fact in most parts of Europe it is law that even adults in the back of a car wear seat belts where they are fitted, and that children under 14 years are prohibited from travelling in the front of a car. At some hospitals in the UK babies are not even allowed to leave the hospital by car after birth unless a nursing sister has checked that the baby is strapped into a properly fitted car seat. These laws are there for a reason, and just because the legislation does not exist in Zimbabwe, it does not mean we can think that accidents do not happen here as well.

I have seen toddlers leaning out of car windows (front and back) and mothers who have taken the trouble to buy car seats for their babies but then neither strap the baby into the car seat nor the car seat into the car. I have seen children sitting on chairs in the back of trucks, and standing between the front seats of cars, even on one occasion a child standing on her mothers lap in the front of a pick-up.
The very safest place for a child to be is in the middle of the back seat of the car, strapped into a properly fitted car seat. Failing that, they should at the very least always be SITTING on the back seat, NOT in the centre but behind the drivers or passengers seats. If you have no alternative but to use a pick-up, use the seat belt to strap your child in - and if there isn't enough space to do this and both sit in comfort, get in the back yourself. Your personal dignity is worth so much less than your child's life.
PLEASE take the trouble to make your child aware of safety, and teach them that they not only might get hurt if an accident happens, but could even be the cause of an accident by distracting the driver. Hopefully 'it' will never happen - but just think what you would have to live with if it did."
CONCERNED CITIZEN
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SOLAR COOKING DEMONSTRATION
(the LAST SATURDAY of EVERY month)
SATURDAY, 28 May 2005
METHODIST CHURCH GROUNDS
MAIN STREET/11th AVENUE
9.00 am


Come and learn how to cook using THE SUN as the power source. SAVE on your electricity/gas/paraffin/wood.
Your hostess this month will be Morag.
The cost of the CooKit is $15,000 (for a cooker, two high temperature cooking bags, recipe booklet, instruction leaflet and solar cooking manual). What a bargain today!!
For further information contact Morag Stone 286154
Jill Miller-Cranko 241274 (evenings)

Inn and around Zimbabwe and South Africa , travel with an Innsider Benefit Card and enjoy discounted accommodation .
Specials on offer , too - email : info@innsofzimbabwe.co.zw.

OVER NIGHT ACCOMMODATION:
(Bed & breakfast or self catering). FULLY EQUIPPED COMFORTABLE 2-BED-ROOMED COTTAGE with vivd tv, private garden with security gate & fence. Close proximity to town email: nhancock49@gatorzw.com
Tel: 240086 cell:023408975

MIKE'S KITCHEN CATERING

Delicious Snak trays for all Your Functions We also handle outside catering for weddings, 21sts etc For that function with a difference Give us a call
Noeleen & Mike
nhancock49@gatorzw.com
Tel: 240086 cell:023408975

CENTURION GATE MOTOR INSTALLATIONS AND REPAIRS

Gromark, accredited agents for Centurion D-5 gate motors offering both and installation and repair service to both gate motors and intercoms. Please contact Charles Groves at either 245520, 011405808 or 011418218.


Excellent tree cutting service

Telephone Mr Hadgit on 023896375

476569 Hajit

GATE MOTOR REPAIRS, INTERCOM REPAIRS AND DOMESTIC ALARM REPAIRS, INSTALLATIONS AND UPGRADES.

TELEPHONE DONOVAN CREMER 011601176 OR HOME 243019



PRIVATE BODYGUARD AND MONEY GUARD
I WILL LOOK AFTER YOU AND YOUR POSSESSIONS.
I AM AVAILABLE TO DRIVE YOU ANYWHERE SAFELY AND SECURELY IN AND AROUND ZIMBABWE. I WILL RESPOND EFFICIENTLY AND QUICKLY TO YOUR SECURITY CALLS / PANIC ALARM. I AM WELL VERSED IN ALL ASPECTS OF WEAPONS AND COMBAT . I CAN PROVIDE A PRIVATE AND DISCREET SECURITY ESCORT.
TELEPHONE JOHN ON 023 232 475 OR HOME 230138

EXTRA TUITION
Extra tuition in Junior School English Grades 3 to 7 reading, spelling, comprehension and Grade 7 revision.
Please contact Audrey Eley on 09 70137

MMMMMMMM

LOVED THAT PIRI PIRI BABY CHICKEN AND REALLY GREAT GREEK SALAD AT
BON JOURNEE RESTAURANT IN ROBERT MUGABE WAY....NOW UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT..

HIFA - HARARE 26 APRIL to 30 APRIL
Accommodation offered at beautiful B&B in Chisipite. Discounted Rates on bookings of 3 nights or more.
Please phone Leslie 04 498141

SMART MAIDS

ARE A PLEASURE TO LOOK AT. FOR 3 PIECE MAIDS' UNIFORMS AT $120,000 Phone Mrs Vella on 252140 or 091 357 926. - FOR ALL YOUR WROUGHT IRON WORK, INCLUDING ALL GATES, SWIMMING POOL FENCES ETC
CONTACT PAUL ON TEL NO'S 76868 / 76842. CELL NO. 011 410186.

AFRICAN EARTHWORKS WITH KIGELIA COSMETICS.
This range of locally manufactured high quality products comprise of a range of bathtime products and a comprehensive skin care range. At present the bathtime range consists of Glycerine soaps, Loofah soaps, Exotic bath soaks, Sugar bath cubes and Endangered guest soaps. All in 6 exciting African inspired fragrances: -Zambezi Wild Berry -Zambezi Rain Forest -Marula and Jojoba Oil -Baobab and Tea Tree Oil -Rose Oil and Apricot -Savannah Aloe
Not forgetting our unique Earthchild Eau de Parfum.

The skin care range is renown for it's Kigelia content. Kigelia is well known as a preventative and cure for sun damage. These products contain highly active natural ingredients from the Kigelia Aficana. All products contain glycolic acid (AHA), which acts as a mild exfoliator to allow better product penetration. They also contain antioxidants vitamins A,C and E. However the main ingredient of the range is extracts from the pulp of the fruit of the Kigelia Tree, which has deep healing properties. It regenerates the skin cells, repairs photo damage and enhances elasticity and tone. It gives the skin even colour and stimulates cell proliferation. The Kigelia fruit is organically grown and hand picked and the pulp is cold press extracted. The range is excellent for treating aged skin, pre-mature aging and sun damage. It is also remarkable in the prevention of sun damage in young skins. It is suitable for young and mature skins. These products are available from:
Flora Eley at, Eley Education 5 Silver Oaks 14th Ave/Josiah Tongogara Street Bulawayo.
Telephone 66703 Cell 011209949.
These products are also for sale at Nduna Arts. I am also looking for persons interested in becoming consultants to market these quality products on a direct selling basis. This is an opportunity to be self employed and earn money on a flexi-time basis. Please contact me on the above telephone number or call in to my office.

Coffee Shop

Breakfasts Light meals Lunchtime Specials Delicious cakes Coffee & Tea
small range of Gifts & Crafts
Open 8am - 4pm Mon - Friday
8am - 1pm Sat
Situated in the basement of Town & Country Supermarket 8th St/Robert Mugabe Rd, Gweru (Opposite Municipal Buildings)
Contact Wilna on 054 220279 or 091 268 750

for all your fresh fruit and vegetable requirements call at GEES FRUIT & VEGETABLES 8th between GEORGE SILUNDIKA AND FIFE STREET .We also provide all safarie operator requirements . For all you people that want to shop at leisure kindly note
we are open on Sundays from 8.30 1200 noon.
Call us on telephone nos 67013/68209 fax 68209 cell no 011401334 email manie@mweb.co.zw
Is your son or daughter having difficulty with A Level Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry?

Do the A Level classes contain 30 students rather than 10? Classes this size do not allow for much individual help.

If so, I can coach your son or daughter in the above subjects, having had 35 years experience teaching these subjects. I take only one student at a time, which ensures that the student has individual attention and help.

I also offer computer courses in MS Windows operating system, MS Word word processing, MS Excel spreadsheet, MS Access database, MS Project Project Design, desk top publishing, AutoCAD computer aided design, MS Outlook Express e-mail, Internet browsing and search, Corel Draw, Corel PhotoPaint graphic design and digital photography. Please contact ColRose Consultants and ask to speak to Colin.
Phone: 231698 Cell: 091 353 817 e-mail: colrosec@mweb.co.zw

TROPICA NURSERY
4 Gibbs Road
Glencoe Telephone: 288873 or Cell : 011 806146
We have just received two new consignments of plants and the nursery is bursting at the seams with a huge variety of plants to choose from. Looking particularly good are the latest palms to come in which include Kings, Bamboo, Spindle, Princess, Cataractum, Queens and Seaforthias. Take a little time out to relax and unwind after an incredibly stressful election! We look forward to seeing you and if you have any queries regarding gardening or plants please don't hesitate to ask.

New stock has arrived with a wonderful selection of bougainvillaea in full flower. Bridal Bouquet, Lady Mary Baring, Apple Blossom and Manila are outstanding. There is even one called 'Smart Pants'. Bougainvillaea are always incredibly rewarding and no matter how small your growing space, you will be able to find ones that are suited to small gardens or pots. Tropical Rainbow and Purity make excellent ground covers. You really can count on them to brighten up a very dreary dry spot in your garden or to create a welcoming entrance.


FOR ALL YOUR WROUGHT IRON WORK, INCLUDING ALL GATES, SWIMMING POOL FENCES ETC CONTACT PAUL ON TEL NO'S 76868 / 76842. CELL NO. 011 410186.

NOW OPEN - "FINE THINGS" -

15th Avenue / Main Street in Alliance Electrical.

I sell antiques, collectables, china, cyrstal and silver. I also buy quality items, including jewellery. Tele : 091 370 504

B& B REOPENED FORTUNES GATE .
PLEASE RING LEN ON 023 444462 OR 78525 BUS HRS LOVELY SETTING

FREE- Teak Fire wood...
but there is a catch. For every load of firewood you get for free you have to take the same quantity of sawdust at no extra cost. Please supply your own transport, labour and tools. Come to Wood Products at 9 Josiah Chinamano Road, Belmont, Bulawayo. ONLY WHILE STOCKS LAST.

Tobacco bailer... Does anyone have one they want to sell? Please contact Nick on 09-67731/2 or phone 011404826.

The HOLLAND & REDFERN AUCTIONS "QUALITY CORNER" is now operating.
Buyers: Have a look during working hours - You can buy quality furniture and smalls out of hand five days a week, without waiting for an auction.
Sellers: We will buy your quality items for cash, or auction them to your requirements. Phone Colleen Redfern on 011 609 768 or 247495 home, or call at 5 Chatham Road Belmont.

HOLLAND & REDFERN AUCTIONS
Our regular Wednesday auctions are attracting more & more buyers every week. Prices for household/office furniture, smalls, linen, kitchen & garden utensils etc.etc. are rising weekly.
Sellers: take advantage of our auction and delivery to 5 Chatham Road, Belmont (off Fife St extension) or phone 886013/4 to arrange collection.
WE SELL ANYTHING & EVERYTHING AND REALLY DO TRY HARDER.
HOLLAND & REDFERN Chartered Surveyors Estate Agents & Valuers.
Sell manage & value property. Phone 882944/5/6 or call at 55 Jason Moyo St.
Also our new Yard at 105 Main St (Battery World) will sell anything on wheels -
cars, pick ups, caravans, boats, motor cycles & trailers. Phone Brian Austin on 091 239 708 or Martin Redfern 011 605 212.

The Nesbitt Castle
6,Percy Ave, Hillside, Bulawayo.
Come and spoil yourself with Tea/ Coffee in Our delightful gardens.
Specials on Our Tea Menu this week are;- Luxury Orange Sponge & Vanilla Eclairs
Also available from the Tea Menu are the "good old" regulars;- ie;-
Cream Scones
Brandy Snaps
Chocolate Brownies and Flapjacks.
Contact Our friendly Staff;- Donna, Bernadette or Robyn. for further information and Bookings on 282726 / 735 / 736. "E" Mail ;- castle.manager@nandb.co.zw or nesbitt.castle@nandb.co.zw PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT CATER FOR CHILDREN UNDER 14Yrs OF AGE.
Cars/Boats/Caravans/Motor-Cycles

Wanted.
A Diesel vehicle, preferably a Station Wagon in good condition, low mileage and well maintained for CASH.
Please contact Sally Jones. Phone 245800 e.mail saljonesart@netconnect.co.zw.


Looking for a late model vehicle preferably a truck (didn't find what we were looking for!!)
Tel 240086 Noeleen or Mike email: nhancock49@gatorzw.com 023408975

DESPERATE!!!

LOOKING FOR THE FRONT END OF A TOYOTA CELICA 1996 MODEL. BODY ONLY. SPECIFICALLY THE BONNET, COMPLETE BONNET CATCH, FRONT BUMPER, FRONT FLIP-UP LIGHTS, LEFT AND RIGHT FENDER, AND A RADIATOR. A MIRROR FOR THE RIGHT HAND SIDE-MIRROR WOULD ALSO BE APPRECIATED.
PLEASE CONTACT LEANNE ON
011 708 987
09 230345 macktroop@gatorzw.com

FOR SALE!!
BMW 2000 1972 MODEL GERMAN ASSEMBLED RUNNER BODY NEEDS ATTENTION
ASKING 12 MILLION OR N.C.O. CONTACT: Bulawayo 478548 OR 023 893 164

Employment

"Seeking employment, a self starter with an Administrative learning, has worked in a sports club, and educational college. Is computer literate and good in dealing with people. CV is available.
Contact Roy on Bulawayo 245070 "


Mature PA with 20 years experience seeking temp\permanent position.

Good shorthand skills for minute taking and medical background.

Available immediately!

Telephone Mary on 479206 or 023 692 056

1. I am placing this advert on behalf of a lady i know called Sinikiwe Zondo. I have known her for 10 years when i taught her at school and will act as a character reference. She speaks good English and has a very pleasant and cheerful nature and is very honest. She is looking for work as a domestic in Bulawayo (with a realistic salary). With the right boss she would be a definite asset.

Please contact Mrs Barry on 011505781 or at NUST on 282842 Ex: 2207/8 or email rbarry@nust.ac.zw


Colleen Bawn couple with three children (5,3 and 3 months) looking for a good reliable domestic, duties include cooking, cleaning and helping out with the children, accommodation supplied. Must supply reliable references, must be able to start immediately phone Tess Cinamon on 011-217-384.


Hi I'm a young mother, looking for a mornings only job, preferably reception, willing to try anything. C.V available.

Contact: Emma McGovern 091 382 441 Thank you

I AM LOOKING FOR A MATURE DOMESTIC TO BE A BEDROOM HAND FOR A SMALL B/B BASIC COOKING SKILLS. PLSE PHONE LEN ON 023 444462



Young lady with 4 years experience in internal sales seeking position.Duties included telesales, manual invoicing and receipting, knowledge of Pastel version 5.4,dealing with customer queries and general office work.

e mail kabebie83@yahoo.com

Position Wanted
Pensioner requires employment preferably in the Engineering field. Qualified Fitter and Turner does not mind being hands on in fact prefers to be so. But will consider any job offers that will get me out of the house Contact Email jpevans@mweb.co.zw or 242410 Wife's Cell 091418022

"Seeking employment, a self starter with an Administrative learning, has worked in a sports club, and educational college. Is computer literate and good in dealing with people. CV is available. Contact Roy on Bulawayo 245070 "

RELIABLE GARDENER - WANTED
IM LOOKING FOR A RELIABLE MADALA PLEASE WHO CAN GET ON WITH THE MOWING, PRUNING, PLANTING AND MAINTAINING VEGGIE GARDEN AND LOOK AFTER THE SWIMMING POOL GOOD SALARY OFFERED BUT NO ACCOMMODATION I NEED SOMEONE FULL-TIME - THANK YOU - 475155

VACANCY FOR TEACHER - SOUTH AFRICA
MONTESSORI DIRECTRESS WANTED FOR PRE-SCHOOL IN PRETORIA, TO START IMMEDIATELY (AGES 3-6).
ONLY MONTESSORI-TRAINED TEACHERS NEED APPLY. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT BRIGID SAGE ON EMAIL: gessage@hotmail.com OR TEL: (012) 4609626 (Busy Body Montessori School) or cell: 082 452 0345

Gardener required to care for well established small garden with swimming pool. Must be able to work with little or no supervision and be employer recommended. New wage paid, plus single accommodation. Phone: 240258 after 7.00pm or 011613843 any time.


HONEST, RELIABLE GARDENER available from August onwards preferably in the Hillside, Burnside area. We are leaving the country and would like to find employment for our gardener. He is thoroughly honest and trustworthy. For further details please contact Jenny Timberlake at 286529.

For Sale

FOR SALE
1 X KING SIZE LUXAIRE THERAPEUTIC MATTRESS BRAND NEW & STILL IN PLASTIC WRAPPING

CONTACT LINDSAY IVERSEN 011 714 963 OR 244040

GIVING AWAY - TO A GOOD HOME!.. Will Jemand meine Bücher haben? Various German books, Kids and Novels as well as German board games (Ravensburger Spiele) for anyone who appreciates them.

Phone Sabine Chadwick on 242 142.


FOR SALE:
1. RECTANGLE COFFEE TABLE IN CREAM WITH OPENING IDEAL FOR MAGAZINES EVEN A LOVELY POT PLANT $950 000.00
2. SET OF 4 LOVELY ARMCHAIRS WITH FITTED PADDED CUSHIONS IN BLUE LINEN IDEAL FOR PATIO OR VERANDA $3.4 MILLION
TEL 091 322 868

FOR SALE
2 beds on base with therapeutic mattresses in good condition $2,500,000.00 ONCO

Phone 282800 after 8 am ask for Bella Bouwer

FOR SALE: COMPLETE HOME GYM.

IMPORTED, FULL FUNCTION, ROBUST YET COMPACT - SUIT A LADY AS PERFECTLY AS A GENT. GOING FOR A FRACTION OF WHAT IT WOULD TAKE TO IMPORT BUT BEST CASH OFFER DOES SECURE.
TEL: 245031 or 011 614 940

Another way in which you can help yourself by helping others.

ABILITIES Workshop, for the disabled is a registered Welfare non profit organization.
Abilities employs 82 mentally and physically handicapped, disabled people.
ABILITIES produces Chalk, Crayons, Burglar Bars, Wood and Metal School Furniture, repairs and services Wheel Chairs and carries out Welding Jobs and small Carpentary and Metalwork contracting.
ABILITIES also have the capacity to TO REPACK and LABEL goods for factories and other businesses.
State Welfare Funding has been reduced dramatically and ABILITIES needs YOUR work to sustain themselves.
Please help ABILITIES if you can.
ABILITIES
25 Trojan St (access off 23rd Ave.)
Next to Ingutsheni Hospital
Belmont, Bulawayo
Tel/Fax: (09) 467884 091 308614
abilitie@acacia.samara.co.zw Contact: Mrs Armstrong

Hardly used boy's mountain bike for sale. Make- Raleigh Colour- Blue. Price- ZW$750 000 (negotiable)
Contact Megan Grobler. Home- 282428 Cell- 091 365585 Email- gobby@netconnect.co.zw




Cell Phone's for Sale:

Nokia 1100's. Brand New $ 2 000 000. 00
Phone Tracey on 091975540

Please could you advertise the following items for sale:
1 x 6ft Dory Boat on High Speed Trailer - $8 million
1 x Ventre Trailer (Good Condition) - $8 million
1 x Electric Cement Mixer - $8 million
1 x Soil Compactor (Petrol Motor) - $6 million
1 x 6 cubic meter Tipper Back with Ray & Hydraulic Pump ready to fit on any standard 7 ton truck - $15 million
The above items o.n.c.o. Please phone 243838 / 091284773


A single door KIC fridge with separate deep freeze underneath, good condition, $ 3 mil onco.
Contact : Steve 091 346 257


FOR SALE
1x Upright piano(originally belonging to Sly generation from Haddon & Sly) - $8 million
Tracy Smith 230708(Home) 023402574(Cell.)

"Domestic Appliances for Sale

Servac once again have a range of vacuum cleaners for sale ranging from $350,000for a Hoover 'Junior' to $5,000,000 for a fully reconditioned 'Kirby' - these are the Rolls Royce of vacuum cleaners and suitable for heavy household or commercial use. All machines carry a six month guarantee.

We also have three automatic and two twin-tub washing machines for sale, ranging in price from $1,500,000 to $4,000,000, and one immaculate Kelvinator stove, completely rewired, for $4,000,000.

Visit us at 19-21 Bristol Road North, Belmont, or telephone 63481 / 76280."

For Sale;-
Curtains;- Various colours all full length $300,000.00 / pair.
(pink floral/pink plain/green striped) 1 x white painted pine bookcase (3 shelves) $250,000.00
Single Beds x 2 complete with mattress's and Duvet's, with wooden head and foot boards $1,200,000.00 Each complete.

House for sale;- Brick under tile, corner stand,excellent borehole, 3 bedroomed, sunken lounge,separate dining room, 4th bedroom/study, carpeted through out,bathroom with wc and shower, separate wc and hand basin,kitchen with scullery, fully burglar barred and caged, swimming pool, tarmac drive, single garage, double servants quarters. For appointment to view contact the number attached. For Further details of any of the above Contact;- 091 348 548.

Houses/Flats/Offices

Wanted - House to Rent
We are looking for a house to rent for our Factory Manager as soon as possible. Preferably in any of the following areas: Morningside, Famona, Malindela, Bradfield, Ilanda but we will consider anywhere.
Please contact the Managing Director, Peter Edwards on 462333 / 461936 or e-mail zimhosiery@zimhosiery.co.zw

WANTED.
ONE OR TWO BEDROOM TOWN HOUSE. TO BUY.

reply email norbill@gatorzw.com or phone 241709 bet 6 & 8 p.m.

I am a mature women who is alone on a property. I now find myself vulnerable to intruders and feel I should find somewhere where I am perhaps able to share or live in a cottage on a property with a main house.
If anyone is able to offer anything please phone Brenda on 467549 (b) or email drillwell@netconnect.co.zw

HOUSE WANTED:
We are a family of 4 looking for a house to rent, preferably with a long lease.

Please contact either Ged Young: 091 313943 or Rene Young: 091 269272

House wanted to rent. 3 bedroom, lounge, d room, 1 and half bathrooms, etc. Lock up garage/carport for 2 vehicles. Areas - Malindela, Famona, Bradfield, Hillside, Suburbs, but no school kids, so not too fussy.
Contact Moira 67731 or 011 701 377 or 241694. Needed by end July or sooner.


Cottage, townhouse, small 2-3 bedroomed house wanted to rent, by young couple with 18month old son, areas Hillside, Famona, Burnside,Suburbs,Kumalo. Realistic price, Please help us we've been looking for ages, thanks
Contact : Steve 091 346 257 or Emma 091 382 441


FOR SALE ;

Three bedroom house on an acre of ground in Hillside. Garden has tremendous potential.For details please phone between 8 am and 4.30pm Monday to Friday.
Tel ; (09) 245897 or cell 091 307 227.

WANTED.
ONE OR TWO BEDROOM TOWN HOUSE. .

reply email norbill@gatorzw.com or phone 241709 bet 6 & 8 p.m.


My Wife & I are looking for a house to buy and these are prerequisites:
3 bedrooms. 2 bathrooms. Granny flat or equivalent. Hillside, Burnside or Matsheumhlope.
Anyone selling, please contact us at meeow@netconnect.co.zw or phone 282900 (Byo) and we can make further arrangements. Thanks, Alan & Elsie Raaff
Other
I am looking for the mailing address for Ian Thomas who lives in Bulawayo. Can you help?

Cheeers
Chris Whitehead
Rhodesians Worldwide magazine
From: rhodesia@juno.com


NEWS FROM ABROAD
news from zimboscotts

Survived our first winter-only just. Just thought I would let your readers know that if any of them are planning to move over here and have animals that will have to go into quarantine for SIX months what is like.Back home my first reaction was that it would be kinder to have my little pooch put down.She was always so spoiled.Vet said I would stress more than pooch.Costly but we did.My pooch and daughters two cats picked up in the dark in Byo whisked to the airport,flown to Harare,flown to Jo'Burg,flown to London,picked up in a van and placed in kennels.Pooch on her own.We arrived two days later and I insisted on going to see her that day.Must be honest I broke down when I saw her.Beside herself thinking we had come to pick her up.6 months still to go.We visited every Saturday.Two hour trip.Bus,train and taxi.Every visit was the same she was beside herself.Finally the six months was up and the animals were delivered.Took her to my bedroom showed her our bed.She went mad.Took her outside and she barked like mad to let everyone know she was home.We survived the ordeal and it was worth it.Kennel staff very good.Ladyhaye Quarantine Kennels.
Shopping here an eyeopener.How do you choose -about 20 different types of Yogurt and bread,deserts etc.Easiest way is to go for the cheapest.Then surprise we found A zim shop right next to where I work.Mealie meal,Cerelac,Mazoe crush and BOERWORS.Dont like the English sausages.Willards crisps,Lobels biscuits and if you are into it Rape. Last Sunday a beautiful sunny morning ran in to change into shorts catch a tan.Half an hour later cloudy and rainy and chilly.Get warm clothes on.An hour later sunny.So it continues.Waiting for the landlord to lay lawn.Always some excuse.We have now bought flowere tubs and troughs and planted blooming plants.At least a bit of colour.Ah but I do miss the Zim climate and relaxed lifestyle of Byo. A good place to come to cut down on smoking.I was on 60 a day.Now 20.Too expensive.Lungs giving problems as if to say not enough.So I cheat now and again.
Even at my age managed to find a job afternoons only.Ashamed to admit that even though I am in accounts and working on computers my wage is the same as the lady who comes in the evenings to clean !!! Still it keeps the brain active. Regards to all over there.Take care and stay well.
Cheers
Ken Scott
Zimboscotts@aol.com
Wanted

2. I am looking for a pool fence or for somebody who manufactures them
contact: Rachel Barry on 011505781 or 282842 Ex: 2207 or 8.

WANTED; Radiogram/Stereo with turntable for playing records.
Call Eileen on 241690

Clothes Needed for Very Nice Worthy Youngster

Young man without any family - please could someone donate a pair of trousers, a shirt and a jersey for a mentally challenged youngster in need. He is about the size of a sixteen year old although he is older.
All my friends seem to have daughters !!
e mail magskiel@mac.com

WANTED TO BUY
VERTICAL COMPUTER TABLE
PLEASE CONTACT DEBBIE ON dunn@gatorzw.com

SMALL FRIDGE NEEDED URGENTLY FOR PENSIONER - HE HAS SAVED MONEY FOR ONE AND IS IN DIRE NEED OF REFRIGERATION.

email magskriel@mac.com

Tobacco bailer... Does anyone have one they want to sell?
Please contact Nick on 09-67731/2 or phone 011404826.

PIANO WANTED

We are looking to buy a piano for our eight year old daughter, a keen beginner. Must be in good condition but nothing too fancy. Please contact Sarah Rhodes on 258043 or e.mail add. rhomo@m.web.co.zw

Wanted
Swings, slide and jungle gym. Nice modern wooden bunk bed
Call Tess Cinamon on 011-217-384

Cable wanted

I am desperately looking for a 30 metre length of 16mm square cable suitable for completing a three phase ZESA connection to my cottage so that I can use my 3 phase borehole pump. I have been told it is about $150,000 a metre but I am a disabled pensioner and cannot afford this. ZESA should have done this connection properly when my cottage was built three years ago but did not do so and I only found out after I moved in. Please, if anyone has a length suitable
phone me, Anna Wootten, on 243255.


PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MIRROR CAN ONLY DEAL WITH E MAIL QUERIES, PLEASE DO NOT PHONE IN YOUR ADVERTS AND QUERIES... ONLY E-MAILS WILL BE CONSIDERED
ADVERTISERS !!
"ADVERTISERS !! PLEASE MAKE A DONATION FOR YOUR ADVERT PLEASE MAKE A CHEQUE TO "DATVEST" AND LET ME KNOW AT "magskriel@mac.com" A fund has been established at Datvest to assist pensioners with their medical needs. For further information contact magskriel@mac.com. Donations to Edith Duly Nursing Home are also most welcome. Edith Duly has several "Special" patients who are afforded a large amount of assistance with their monthly costs. ADVERTISERS -- THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR DONATIONS !! Donation Fund open to inspection.