MORNING MIRROR EDITION 133 19 APRIL 2005 MORNING MIRROR WEB-SITE http://www.morningmirror.africanherd.com Virex check completed +++++++++ "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 a afforded a large amount of assistance with their monthly costs. ADVERTISERS -- THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR DONATIONS !! Donation Fund open to inspection. ++++++++ ROY BENNET IS STILL IN JAIL !! Visit: www.freeroybennett.com Email: info@freeroybennett.com +++++++ IN THIS EDITION 1 I HATE DR ATKINS !! 2 SMALLS - NOTICES 3 MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 4 THOUGHTS 5 CONGRATULATIONS 6 CONDOLENCES 7 TIDBITS ++++++++ I HATE DR ATKINS !! If I open that packet .... all will be lost ... It's rather like an avalanche, one tiny intrusion in the snowmass and the whole thing falls down on top of you. !! And so I have to keep the packet of coconut marshmallows tightly sealed !! If I eat just one tiny block, the whole packet will go tumbling into my mouth I just know it... It all started when we first decided to go on the "Houseboat".... Heehoo and I needed to lose substantial kilos of adipose tissue before exposing our semi-naked bodies to the unsuspecting populace around the pool. And so Doctor Atkins was called in to assist. Now the Atkins diet is most generous ... if you are a vile red-blooded meat eater !! You can eat as much as you like of anything .... as long as it beats, throbs or hangs !! Meat, fish, cheese, eggs galore, in vast quantities, and teensy weensy amounts of certain dull and uninteresting veggies like eggplant, mushrooms, cucumber and lettuce !! Its actually not a bad diet as long as you are not a vegetarian, and it certainly sheds the kilos ... and so we inched closer and closer to our desired goals. Heehoo did much better than I did cos I have absolutely no will power and he is well known to be a formidable force under pressure. Alas alack, while he unflinchingly munched his way through egg, bacon, steak and cheese, I merrily carried on with my life of coffee mornings and bridge foursomes, (all the while joining him religiously and meticulously on diet days,) but guzzling wine, chips, nuts and cucumber sambos during my time while he was safely ensconced at work !! And so we emerged on the deck of the houseboat, his torso was noticeably six-packish ..... and mine ? Well luckily I am a master of disguise !! (Bit difficult in a swimsuit, but after lengthy consultations with my dressmaker, I darned the hole in the knee of Mum's old black and white striped swimsuit and sallied forth unashamedly to sunbathe.) (Black is a very forgiving colour !!) Oh boy, we knocked "em into a cocked hat on the deck of the houseboat with our new elegantly slender bodies !! As fast as the master chef coerced us into eating a magnificent fayre of everything and anything most "un-atkins" nothing daunted we swigged, swilled and swaggered around that little tub knowing that we were invincible dieters and all would be lost once again on our return to the Land of Our Birth !! But all good things have to come to an end, and after many glorious days of wining and dining on the Houseboat we returned home just in time to VOTE !! Now I absolutely love elections !! I am an election addict. Especially Zimbabwe elections, they are so predictable !! You queue, you stick your pinky into indelible ink, you flourish that pinky like a badge of honour, and then you sit and wait for the count !! Of course you will lose the election ... silly ... everyone knows that elections are never WON in Africa... You cry foul ... you berate yourself ... you pound your chest in anguish ... you write to all the people/newspapers/radio stations / government officials you know worldwide ... Nothing changes ... same old story... the corrupt politics of Africa prevail .... BUT ... I don't need Dr Atkins to help me lose weight .. I just need a good old fashioned Zimbabwe Election ... Now if our Government put the same amount of brilliance into running the country ... as they do in master minding an election ... my goodness we would be a force to be reckoned with !! GIVE ME AN ELECTION ANYDAY .... YIPPEEE - YOU LOSE WEIGHT COS YOU WORRY YOURSELF STUPID !! But .. oh oh ... just when one feels like consoling one's self with vast quantities of chocolate, jelly babies and wine, Heehoo summarily summons Sheehoo to the kitchen.!! Dr Atkins was taken from the bookshelf yet again, and page 43 was photocopied with stern warnings !! "LOSE IT OR LOSE OUT !!" in his stern, unmistakable, dictatorial tone !! Woe is me .... no more chocolate no more jelly babies and no more coconut marshmallows. ...sob ....back to protein, protein and more protein .... I dare not open that packet of marsheys in the fridge cos he has his eagle eye on it I know he does. BUT No problem ... this is Africa ...just have to (snigger) "make a plan " !! NOTICES STOP PRESS URGENT NOTICE BULAWAYO ALZHEIMER'S GROUP SUPPORT All members and interested parties are invited to the Annual General Meeting of the above group. To be held at 11A Clark Road, Suburbs on Sunday the 24th April 2005 Time 2 pm for 2.30 pm Please make an effort to attend despite the current petrol crisis. ALL WELCOME +++++++ MY FAIR LADY BULAWAYO THEATRE 15 TO 26 MAY. WONDERFUL MUSIC, GREAT TALENT... A REAL SPECTACULAR. BOOK AT THE BULAWAYO THEATRE. +++++++ PETER'S APPEAL. Peter Rollason would like sincerely to thank all those wonderful people who responded to his appeal for assistance with a vehicle. At present, he has the use of a car for a couple of weeks, while the owner is away on leave. As from the middle of the month, would you believe a firm offer of a car on permanent loan from a wellwisher, someone in Bulawayo. This magnificent gesture is more than backed up by two other similar offers. There is still a magnificent generosity in Bulawayo. To everyone, a very very sincere thank you. Peter Rollason. ++++++++++ PERFORMING ARTS BULAWAYO ~ P.O.BOX 2360 BULAWAYO We’re now able to give you fairly complete details of our programme for the year and hope that you will agree that it looks quite exciting! We're actually able to offer at least NINE concerts including a flautist, a violinist, an organist, pianists, singers, a choir and an orchestra! The following are the proposed concerts: - Tuesday 21 June: Wissam Boustany (flute), Jeanette Micklem (piano) - Tuesday 19 July: Kristian Chong (piano) - Monday 1 August: Peterhouse Girls' Choir - Saturday 13 August: New England Youth Ensemble Choir and Orchestra - Wednesday 17 August: Walter Klaus - lunchtime organ recital (St.John's Cathedral) - Tuesday 23 August: Barbara Fusco (soprano), Christopher Schuman (baritone), Jeanette Micklem (piano) - Thursday 6 October: Daniel Hill (piano) - Late October: Evgenia-Maria Popova (violin), Jeanette Micklem (piano) - November: Lorna Kelly (soprano), Paul Silversides (baritone), Roz Whaley (piano) [Dates are provisional] Some of these names will be familiar. Wissam Boustany was here a little over four years ago, the New Englanders three years ago - and those with long memories may remember Evgenia-Maria, an outstanding young Bulgarian violinist who was here nearly twenty years ago! Kristian Chong and Daniel Hill are both young pianists at the outset of what promise to be exciting careers (and both have studied with Piers Lane) and Barbara Fusco and Christopher Schuman have established reputations in the USA. We're also delighted to feature local performers in the shape of the Peterhouse Girls Choir and Lorna Kelly and Paul Silversides so, as I said, a very good year - better, perhaps, than we have any right to expect! In addition, Wissam Boustany will be playing with the BPO and we hope to arrange a concert involving Kristian Chong and the orchestra as well. (And you might like to know that 2006 is looking promising too with return visits from Libby Wallfisch, Nokuthula Ngwenyama and Leslie Howard already pencilled in as well as another exciting young pianist, Danny Driver.) EMAIL - music@gatorzw.com ++++++ Bulawayo Public Library is one of the few social services still operating to a high standard in the city, but is suffering from a huge drop in its grant income because its City Council grant, which formerly covered 50% of its running costs, has now shrunk to less than 1% due to inflation. Although the Library has increased its charges and started new services such as an Internet cafe, which has seen income increase from Z$6 million in 2002 to Z$350 million in 2004, staff salaries are now only half the amount paid to staff in other local libraries and we are seeing senior staff leave to work in the Municipal Libraries, which pay double the Public Library salaries. The Public Library currently has 17,000 users - the highest it has ever had in its history, and close to 300,000 books are borrowed every year, but inflation and the resulting drop in the value of grants are making it difficult to survive. We think there are many people who read your magazine who are past or present members of the Library but who don't realise the problems it faces. The Library is not run by the Municipality or the Government, it is a co-operative owned and run by its own members, and is registered as a charity, so there is no parent body to go to for help. We would like to hear from any of your readers who might be willing to make even a small donation to help sustain the Library. Z$ payments can be made by cheque payable to Bulawayo Public Library, 100 Fort Street, Bulawayo, The Library provides a unique service to the whole of Bulawayo community, including Braille books for blind readers, video tapes, student textbooks, children's books, a public Internet service, talking books on cassettes, recreational reading, an educational advisory service, mobile libraries serving 33 local primary schools, and a good reference department, Bulawayo needs a service like this badly, and would appreciate any help which might be forthcoming from Morning Mirror readers to sustain it. Bulawayo Public Library is one of the few social services still operating to a high standard in the city, but is suffering from a huge drop in its grant income because its City Council grant, which formerly covered 50% of its running costs, has now shrunk to less than 1% due to inflation. Although the Library has increased its charges and started new services such as an Internet cafe, which has seen income increase from Z$6 million in 2002 to Z$350 million in 2004, staff salaries are now only half the amount paid to staff in other local libraries and we are seeing senior staff leave to work in the Municipal Libraries, which pay double the Public Library salaries. The Public Library currently has 17,000 users - the highest it has ever had in its history, and close to 300,000 books are borrowed every year, but inflation and the resulting drop in the value of grants are making it difficult to survive. We think there are many people who read your magazine who are past or present members of the Library but who don't realise the problems it faces. The Library is not run by the Municipality or the Government, it is a co-operative owned and run by its own members, and is registered as a charity, so there is no parent body to go to for help. We would like to hear from any of your readers who might be willing to make even a small donation to help sustain the Library. Z$ payments can be made by cheque payable to Bulawayo Public Library, 100 Fort Street, Bulawayo. For further information contact Robin Doust on robinwdoust@hotmail.com ++++++++ I CAN NO LONGER AFFORD TO PAY MY DEAR MAID WHO COOKS AND CLEANS AND BOSSES ME UP. WHO WOULD OFFER HER A JOB? THEY WILL NOT REGRET IT. READY 1ST JUNE. PHONE 282308. MY GARDENER HAS BEEN WITH ME FOR 20 YEARS. HE KNOWS AS MUCH ABOUT THE GARDEN AS I DO. HE DOES NOT WANT TO RETIRE YET. ANY OFFERS. 1ST JUNE . PHO 282308. I HAVE A QUANTITY OF POTTER`S EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS. ELECTRIC WHEEL AND SMALL KILN ALSO TOP POTTERY BOOKS. PLUS.PHO 282308 PLANT AND POTTERY ETC HOUSE SALE AT 1NAPIER AVE HILLSIDE. OP CBC. GARDEN OPEN WEEKEND 23RD AND 24TH APRIL AND WEEKEND, 30TH AND 1ST MAY. PLANTS IN SLEEVES AND EX GROUND . MANY GWAII POTS.SEE YOU THERE. THANKS. +++++++ "We are looking for a house to rent preferably in the Hillside, Malindela,Woodlands, Suburbs or near Petra School areas. It must have a minimum of 3 bedrooms and 2 toilets. No swimming pool required. Caring tenants. Please contact Nicki on 091 213 137 or mornings on 241185." +++++++ Bill Smith SUZUKI JEEP Excellent condition, view at Fife Street Service station. Offers to Bill Smith cell 011 630050 ++++ MMMMMMMM LOVED THAT PIRI PIRI BABY CHICKEN AND REALLY GREAT GREEK SALAD AT BON JOURNEE RESTAURANT IN ROBERT MUGABE WAY....NOW UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT +++++++ FOR SALE: Honda 125cc Honda 75cc (monkey bike) Aluminium overhead line Cable New 13kg gas skottle braai Odd spanners Wrought iron table frame Corrugated iron sheets 220 litre metal fuel drums Borehole/well hand pump AI insemination nitrogen container Bedizers Old belt type slimming machine Realistic offers invited Please call 283010 or 284430 +++++ WANTED : WATER DIVINER Looking for someone with proven record to water divine for a borehole site, estimate depth and flow rate at private residence. Please phone 283010 or 284430 anytime. +++++++++ FOR SALE: Colour TV Panasonic video Multichoice decoder, dish & LNB Dark blue draylon lounge suite Dining room suite. Large extending table, 8 chairs (covered in tapestry material), sideboard Double bed headboard, dressing table & stool 2 x single headboards 2 x new single beds Large chest of drawers Large 6 drawer desk Sleeper couch Writing desk & chair Blue half moon corner table Free standing wooden lamp & shade Round coffee table Lockable writing desk with shelves underneath Wooden kitchen cupboards Large formica top table Curtains & duvet covers 9 x 9 new cream carpet Kenwood Chefette mixer & attachments Willsgrove brown dinner service & coffee set Metal desk fan Adult mountain bike Cricket bats, pads, helmet, balls Cycling helmets Riding hat Hockey sticks Games Puzzles Books Set of Books of Knowledge National Geographic magazines Meccano set Soft toys Clothes and shoes. Mens, ladies and 10-11 year old girls Philips 1000 watt hairdryer Fibre optic lamp. Flowers in vase Large Barbie dolls house. Mounted on wall with furniture, Barbie car, Barbie sailing boat, 4 Barbie dolls and loads of clothes. Odds & ends too numerous to list Realistic offers invited. Please call 283010 or 284430 anytime +++ sing along to JULIE ANDREWS !! To commemorate her 69th birthday on October 1, actress/vocalist Julie Andrews made a special appearance at Manhattan's Radio City Music Hall for the benefit of the AARP. One of the musical numbers she performed was "My Favorite Things" from the legendary movie "Sound Of Music." However, the lyrics of the song were deliberately changed for the entertainment of her "blue hair" audience. Here are the lyrics she recited: Maalox and nose drops and needles for knitting, Walkers and handrails and new dental fittings, Bundles of magazines tied up in string, These are a few of my favorite things. Cadillac’s and cataracts and hearing aids and glasses, Polident and Fixodent and false teeth in glasses, Pacemakers, golf carts and porches with swings, These are a few of my favorite things. When the pipes leak, When the bones creak, When the knees go bad, I simply remember my favorite things, And then I don't feel so bad. Hot tea and crumpets, and corn pads for bunions, No spicy hot food or food cooked with onions, Bathrobes and heat pads and hot meals they bring, These are a few of my favorite things. Back pains, confused brains, and no fear of sinnin', Thin bones and fractures and hair that is thinnin', And we won't mention our short shrunken frames, When we remember our favorite things. When the joints ache, when the hips break, When the eyes grow dim, Then I remember the great life I've had, And then I don't feel so bad. Ms. Andrews received a standing ovation from the crowd that lasted over four minutes and repeated encores! ++++++ FOR ALL YOUR CATERING REQUIREMENTS: Contact us Mike's Kitchen Tel 240086 Noeleen or Mike 023408975 Many thanks Noeleen +++++ CELL . COM COMPUTER SALES AND SERVICES CELLPHONE SALES AND SERVICES COMISSION SALES AND UNBLOCKING DONE SHOP 136 G/SILUNDIKA BTWN 14TH & 15TH AVE BULAWAYO CONTACT: JANET - 091351044 DAVID - 011619786 ++++++ Eco Logical Safaris & Travel, Byo has been appointed as a Nationwide Airline agent. We can therefore assist you with all your Nationwide tickets on the spot. Nationwide fares are very competitive and their inflight services are excellent. Routings: - Jo'berg return to London Gatwick, England / Livingstone, Zambia / Kilimanjaro, Tanzania - Jo'berg return to Cape Town, Durban, George, Port Elizabeth, Kruger Mpumulanga - Cape Town return to Durban, Port Elizabeth, Kruger Mpumulanga - And there are other good fares within South Africa. Tel/Fax/Ans: + 263 9 61189 / 69559 / 888790 +++++ FOR SALE Immediate sale of the following household furniture. All sale prices stated are negotiable - reasonable offers will be considered. Payment and collection to be made by agreement failing which arrangements with other buyers will be made. Adam Bede Oak Eleven Piece Canterbury Dining Room Suite comprising table, two arm chairs, six chairs, side board & serving table - Z$ 15 million. Glass fronted Display Cabinet - Z$ 5 million. Adam Bede Oak Six Piece Huntington Lounge Suite comprising two x two seat sofas, two x single seat chairs, coffee table & pouff - Z$ 10 million. Adam Bede Imbuia Auila Eight Piece Doublebed Bedroom Suite comprising headboard, two x bedside cabinets, tailboard/blanket box, dressing table plus stool & tallboy with gentlemen’s mirror - Z$ 20 million. Telephone Seat/Table - Z$ 1,5 million. Three Piece Singlebed Bedroom Suite comprising base, mattress & headboard - Z$ 3 million. Singlebed Mattress - Z$ 1 million. Eight cu. ft. Imperial Refrigerator - Z$ 4 million. Firearms Cabinet - Z$ 750 000.. Four Drawer Office Wooden Filing Cabinet - Z$ 1 million. Small Table - Z$ 500 000. Three Drawer Sewing Machine Cabinet - Z$ 1 million. Bernina 850 Sewing Machine - Z$ 3,5 million. Janome Overlocking Machine - Z$ 4 million. Kelvinator 320 Clothes Dryer (warm/cool) - Z$ 2 million. ‘phone Tony on 09-244604 ++++++ 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 ++++++ Still looking for about 200m diamond mesh, or parts thereoff, from 6ft high. Also require a pellet gun alomotel@mweb.co.zw +++++ Looking for a three bedroomed house in Bradfield, Hillside, Malindela, Famona area, with no swimming pool. Contact Heather : 886190 /7 (B) or 023 835 042 (C) +++++++ URGENT ! ELDERLY (VERY RELIABLE AND HARDWORKING !) HUSBAND AND WIFE TEAM SEEK A JOB RUNNING A FARM, LODGE OR MINE (EXPERIENCE IN ALL FIELDS !) AND ARE AVAILABLE TO COMENCE WORK IMMEDIATELY ! PLEASE GIVE THEUNS OR ISOBEL A CALL ON 227293 OR 023406653. +++++ " Wanted by collector - Classic V6 and V8 cars such as Ford Mustang, Fairmont and Falcon, Chev Impala, Sports - Anything considered ! Please email vsixcar@yahoo.com with details and photos if available or call 259000 " ++++ FOR SALE OAK SERVER 2 MILLION ONCO LLOYD LLOM BEDROOM CHAIR $300,000 ONCO TELEPHONE PAM 259787 ++++++ Breast cancer breakthrough excites scientists By Steve Connor, Science Editor 14 April 2005 A drug that can destroy tumours with minimal side-effects could offer a breakthrough in the treatment of breast cancer. Tests on animals have shown the drug prevents the growth of tumours so effectively that clinical trials on humans will start within months, scientists said yesterday. The drug is called a PARP inhibitor and is targeted to work against tumours caused by the inherited forms of breast cancer which result from mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. Women carrying mutations in either of those genes have up to an 85 per cent chance of developing breast cancer by the age of 70. There is no specific treatment other than a prophylactic mastectomy. +++++ Inn Travel - with Inns of Zimbabwe , Inn Zimbabwe or Inn South Africa ; purchase your Innsider Benefit card that will entitle you to a 20% discount on accommodation along with special offers that may arise during the year .Cards are available at Hotel Rio and Innsider bookings maybe done through Co-ordinating Zimbabwe - Tel: 243064/242298 Inn on Rupurara goes ALL INNCLUSIVE ! Our Select establishment in Nyanga offers you accommodation , dinner , bed and breakfast with a light luncheon and two activities per day - affording you a complete break away , just to unwind and relax in comfort .Tel ; 029 3021/4 or email : info@innsofzimbabwe.co.zw for more details. Innsider Special at Inn on Louis Trichardt , RSA - our Select unit in South Africa offers Innsider cardholders a rate of SAR 500.00 for two persons ; dinner , bed and breakfast .Due to public demand , this special has been extended till further notice.Please quote your card number on making your reservation - on tel : 00 27 15 5177020. All INN all , we wish you safe travel and a great break with the Inns ! For more details , contact info@innsofzimbabwe.co.zw ++++ SUZUKI JEEP Excellent condition, view at Fife Street Service station. Offers to Bill Smith cell 011 630050 _+++ Greetings again!!! We're back with another Fly-In 3-night stay offer for Zim Residents which includes: - - 3 Nights and 3 Full Days at The Hide including accommodation, ALL meals, ALL activities, ALL local drinks, return 30-minute transfer(game drive) into camp and local Parks fees. - Air charter in a 5-seater Beechcraft Baron, departing Harare at 0700hrs on Friday 29th April, and returning 1500hrs on Monday 2nd May - flying time only 75 minutes to Umchibi Airstrip just 30 minutes from Camp! (this has reduced the transfer cost and transfer time of previous fly-in packages) - For 4 passengers and more it's cheaper than flying Air Zimbabwe, and because the flying time is so short, you get to enjoy over 3 full days in legendary Hwange National Park! - No change in the rates! Rates to client (per person sharing) 5 persons sharing - $4,479,000 4 persons sharing - $4,801,000 3 persons sharing - $5,338,000 2 persons sharing - $6,411,000 Look forward to some takers once again! best regards dobrien@zol.co.zw +++++++ The letter published about the Northlea Re-union was private not intended for general distribution and Quentin Gibson would like to apologise to Carole Broughton for the breach of confidence in having published what was a personal letter and the resultant unsolicited mail. +++++ our children are our investment so why not give them the best "SMILE EDUCATION TOYS " learning through play for more info contact 091-333-010 or 207123 catering also undertaken ++++++ GUILLOTINE NEEDED URGENTLY AT EDITH DULY NURSING HOME..... DO YOU HAVE A SPARE ONE YOU CAN DONATE OR WE HAVE A BIT OF MONEY IN THE KITTY TO BUY IT OFF YOU ? email magskriel@mac.com +++++++ For a full update of what exciting events are happening in Harare contact Arts Events List on ael@twinarts.co.zw ++++++++ WANTED ASCOT MEWS TO RENT IM LOOKING FOR A 2 OR 3 BEDROOMED TOWNHOUSE TO RENT PREFERABLY AT ASCOT MEWS WITH A MIN 12 MONTH LEASE - 091322868 +++++++++++ I have a house in Bulawayo Burnside areas, an upclass, Id say executive home, which will be ready to rent as from 1August 2005. It is a double storey house with 5 bedrooms, 2 lounges, 1 dining room, kitchen and scullery, a swimming pool, 3 bathrooms and toilets, 1 studyroom and a huge garden. I am currently in South Africa and my present tenants will be moving out end of July. I will be coming to Bulawayo in June this year. I heard about you from my neighbours and was wondering if you know of a family willing to rent for a year. Please could you get back to me as soon as you can. Many thanks Ashleigh topazash@yahoo.com ++++++++ Looking for a three bedroomed house in Bradfield, Hillside, Malindela, Famona area, with no swimming pool. Contact Heather : 886190 /7 (B) or 023 835 042 (C) Thank you kindly. ++++++ Finance/Admin Opportunity Person required to oversee accounting and administration functions for medium size retail business that is family owned.Duties include: Preparation of monthly payroll Cashflow management and some budgeting Monthly accounts preparation up to balance sheet (this includes all areas of accounting-debtors/creditors/fixed assets register/ledger reconciliations etc.) Supervision of small staff complement including bookeeper Liase with bankers/external accountants/suppliers Requirements: Pastel knowledge and payroll experience Would suit a mature person with extensive bookeeping/accounting experience Morning only position if suitable Reply to express@mweb.co.zw Attention : Employment +++++ BED & BREAKFAST over TRADE FAIR, contact charsp@mweb.co.zw ++++ I am writing in the hope that you can help me a mission I am on. I am trying to find if at all possible a Rhodesian Newspaper dated 16th July 1965. It would be even better if it was from the Bulawayo area. My name is Trevor Lazenby and I live in the UK. I have a friend who is 40 this year. She was born in Rhodesia on 16th July 1965. She was adopted at 16 days old, her family moved to England during the problems of the early 70's. She has certain memories of Rhodesia but not many. I thought it would be nice if I could get a Newspaper from the day she was born, as a momento. Having said that I am not quite sure what Newspapers were in existence at that time and are any of them still in existence today ? Do there Records go back that far ? Or have they been destroyed. I am contacting you because I have been searching the Internet without much success so far, I found your website and of course you are conected with the journalism industry therefore I find myself imposing myself on . So could I please formally ask if you tell me which newspapers were available in the 1960's and what you think my chances of getting a Newspaper from that era are? Or failing that can you perhaps point me in the right direction. Thanking you in anticipation. Trevor. trevlazenby2@blueyonder.co.uk ++++ Lift to South Africa Wanted Catherine Sargant requires a lift to South Africa , either Petersburg/ Nelspruit OR Jo'burg anytime in the last week of April. Will share fuel costs. I have 2 suitcases.Please contact wk*63033 or 60372 ask for Terry Mutch ,or home 241081 ask for Catherine or cell 011 609 752. ++++++ 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. ++++++ HOUSE WANTED TO BUY 3 or 4 bedroomed house with nice self-contained cottage preferably with own entrance but not essential. Added Bonus - en suite, good borehole and outside entertainment area. Pool not essential. Areas - Hillside, Malindela, Burnside, Kumalo, Suburbs, Morningside, Matsheumhlope. Contact - osmart@mweb.co.zw or Tel: 246990 evenings. +++++++++ WHISKY FOR SALE Chivas Regal whisky for sale. Offers. Contact - osmart@mweb.co.zw or Tel: 246990 evenings. HORSE TACK Bits and pieces of tack available. 2 childrens saddles 2 childrens crash hats with covers Offers. Contact - osmart@mweb.co.zw or Tel: 246990 evenings +++++++ Wanted by collector - Classic V6 and V8 cars such as Ford Mustang, Fairmont and Falcon, Chev Impala, Sports - Anything considered ! Please email v8classics@hotmail.com with details and photos if available or call 259000 ++++ AUSTRALIA NEEDS YOUR SKILLS Australia is desperately short of skilled workers. Two Australian Registered Migration Agents will be Holding free seminars in South Africa as from the 21st April 2005. These seminars will assist anyone contemplating moving to Australia and would like more information regarding the regulations, criteria as well as information regarding Business and Family Visas. For further information and to book Your place at one of the seminars go to www.questaustralia.com.au ring Chloe on +61 411 155 391 Jan on +61 419 931 903 Email: chloe@questaustralia.com.au jan@questaustralia.com.au ++++ Arkell Barham Green Nursery School For good moral background Limited seats available Offering Grade 00 and Grade 0 @800,000/term Government Curriculum Qualified Teachers Contact Mrs Carlsson, The Headmistress on: 011 422 423 or 476668 ++++ Zimbabwe International Trade Fair takes place in Bulawayo from April 26 to April 30. +++++++++++++ I am a singel mother with 1 (one) child looking to rent a 2 (two) bedroom cottage/house in the following areas: Hillside, Montrose, Morningside, Famona, Bradfield. Please Contact Carlyn on 091375523 or 460844 or email: blumebutterfly@yahoo.com ++++ have the following "Olde World" Furniture for Sale; A Small Teak Table with One Drawer A Beautiful Jacobian Solid Steel and Tiles Fireplace Frame A Large Teak Wardrobe Teak Dresser with 5 Drawers An English Oak Soap Stand With Marble Top A Cream Porcelain Chamber Pot (English) A Solid Marante Wooden Door A Large Mukwa Table An Oregan Pine Small Table An Original Printers Tray (Used For Ornamental Display) A Teak Dresser (Small) With 3 Drawers A Teak Small Rimpy Stool (Plain) A Teak Small Rimpy Stool With Barley Twist Design A Pair of Teak French Doors with Aerated Metal Panels A Set of Oregan Pine French Doors A Bentwood Chair (Damaged and not yet Restored) If you are interested and wish to view and obtain the prices of any of the above, please call me on (091) 246 121 or 233556 Lorraine Pridgeon +++++++ I'm looking for a mature,reliable maid to work in Four Winds. No accommodation. Willing to accept part time and will provide transport. Phone 011 630 608,462871. Dehana +++++ BMX FOR SALE, 20 INCH KMC CHAIN, TROY-LEE DESIGN DECAL (STICKER KIT) FOR $ 2MIL ONCO PLUS 4 FREESTYLE PEGS. CONTACT STEVE - 091 346 257 ++++ WANTED Looking for a jungle-gym, swing or see-saw; It doesn't have to be in perfect condition! (willing to fix it up) Please Call Monique on 091 750 050 or email monique@triangle.co.zw ++++ Smart Maids Smart Maids are a pleasure to look at. New colours in stock including Ethnic colours Price $120 000 each for a 3 piece ++++++++ Car Wanted Looking for a car with low mileage. Please contact Mrs. Zanele Vella on (09) 252140 or 091 357 926 or Mr. Zeb Vella on 023 406 855 ++++ URGENT I would be grateful if someone could lend me New Look Pattern 6518 size 16 upwards. The pattern is a double breasted jacket. It shows a white jacket with navy blue skirt or green check jacket with plain green trousers. I will take great care of it. Also has anyone out there have any old patterns they wish to sell. I would be interested. Contact Colette on 09-242470 or 011 621455 Thank you ++++ cosmetic tattoos JEAN LEVY FROM HARAE IN ATTENDANCE FROM MONDAY 25 APRIL TO 28 APRIL FOR ALL YOUR COSMETIC TATTOOS, ENVIRONPEEL, AND PEPITTA FACIALS, CALL CLINIQUE CARESS 60160 TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. +++++++ 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 ++++++ INSTANT FLOWERS FOR ALL YOUR GARDEN REQUIREMENTS PLENTY OF HYBRID PETUNIAS DOUBLE AND SINGLE PANSIES SEASONS SEEDLINGS HANGING BASKETS ETC TEL 246328 OR 091302208 ++++ Are you having any kind of difficulty in your marriage? Would you like to improve it so that there is less tension and friction? Would you like to learn how to help other couples? Then come to a Retrouvaille weekend for married couples on the 22nd - 24th April. It begins on Friday evening at 7 p.m. and ends on Sunday at 5 p.m. You will learn new communications skills which will help you to understand each other better and begin a healthier and more productive way of relating to each other. There is no counselling or group therapy. You communication with each other in the privacy of your room. We present the information and model how it works. From then on you can use it as best you can to develop a more open, rewarding and loving relationship. We encourage to come as the tension and stress in today's world are just too much for most marriages and they are breaking down all around you. Don't let yours be one of the causalities. Contact B.M. Terry at 241224, 011221443 for more information. ASSERTIVENESS TRAINING WORKSHOP Do you want to be more assertive and be able to set limits and stand your ground in a firm and respectful manner? Then come to a one day workshop being held on Friday 6th May. Contact B.M. Terry on 241224 or cell 011 221 443 or e-mail terry@netconnect.co.zw. LIFE WITHIN ME AND ITS OBSTACLES This is a 5 1/2 day PRH workshop that will be held on the 25th to 30th April. This is a creative expression session. You do not need any artistic talent to benefit from this session. You will be using line, shapes and colours to express yourself and the obstacles that prevent you from living from your best self. Call Dawn Staddon about more information. Work no. 460069 or cell 091 256 616 WHO AM I? I have heard this question asked so many times as people wonder what their lives are all about, particularly in our present situation. This workshop offers information and an experiential opportunity to help you identify and recognise yourself as you really are. This PRH session is the key to discovering all that is good in you and opens the door to a whole new way of living your life as you were meant to. It is 5 days in which to explore your qualities and gifts and is the beginning of a journey into wholeness and health. PRH is a school of psychology and adult growth and development. Take advantage now to live more fully and with more purpose and meaning. Contact B.M. Terry, PRH educator, Counsellor at 241224 or Cell 011 221 443. +++++++ GRILLO'S FAIR ZONKE IZIZWE SHOPPING CENTRE BRADFIELD BYO SATURDAY 30TH APRIL TIME: 10:00 - 14:00 HRS TEL: 880494- 011 219 24 (Mrs Shane Thompson) stalls: $ 30 000- Please provide your own tables and chairs preserves jams, pickles, handcrafts, toys, groceries.. ALL WELCOME... GRILLO'S menu's will be available for food BRASS MONKEY BAR WILL BE OPEN Entrance: S.O.A.P donations Should anyone be interested in a stall please contact the above numbers REGARDS SHANE THOMPSON GRILLO'S RESTAURANT AND COFFEE SHOP ZONKE ISIZWE COMPLEX BRADFIELD BULAWAYO ZIMBABWE TEL: 263 9 880494 EMAIL: monkeygr@mweb.co.zw ++++++ 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. +++++ 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 +++++ SHAZ'S for Exclusive Lingerie and Jewellery. I have at last been able to cut out the "Middle Man", go direct to the supplier and am now able to offer you greatly reduced prices. FOR ALL YOU MEN OUT THERE!!!!! Ideal gifts for Birthdays & Anniversaries. Also for Kitchen Teas & Pamper Parties. LINGERIE JEWELLERY This is the "HONEY" Range, brought in from South Africa. Please phone Sharon on 091 316 340 should you wish to come and buy or browse. GARDENER LOOKING FOR EMPLOYMENT +++++ We have found ourselves in a position whereby we have ended up with two gardeners - inadvertantly! Lawrence is a fifty something gardener - speaks good English, gets on with things and does not need much supervision, can maintain the pool etc. If you are looking for a gardener, please give me a call on 288894 or 091-395-763. Thanks - Rosy +++++ WANTED urgently is a working / non-working colour TV ,VCR, DVD, Hi-Fi, DECODER , LNB. My lines are terrible. Kindly email me Joel on wozhelej@yahoo.com Can make collection arrangements. +++++ HALL FOR HIRE Hall ideally suitable for private functions of up to 80 people, available for use. The hall is centrally located in Hillside and includes a kitchen with serving hatch, toilets and secure parking. Chairs and tables are available if required. The hall may also be reserved for regular gatherings, subject to availability. Enquiries and reservations may be made through Mrs. Di Francis on Cell 091 366 384 or Tel. 61236/7 Mornings only. +++++ ADVERT PLEASE :- At Ascot, we will sell for you in our jewellery, antique and fancy goods shop, for a good but fair return, your items, medium to better quality old items, ornaments, nick nacks, furniture, old jewellery etc. we charge a moderate commission fee. but only if a sale is effected. The odd item we may be willing to buy outright. at H Bloomhill & Co., Shop 21, Ascot. Phone 258269 & 250441 (Mobile; 011 410 025) ++++++ CONDOLENCES Swanepoel : Chappy, Angie, Skye and Savanna. Words cannot not express our sadness for the Crooks, Muller and Swanepoel families at this time. You are in our thoughts and our hearts. Love Alan and Rosy Shearing +++++++++ In Memorium Reuben Munjeri - Good friend from ZTV ++++++++ Condolences Deepest sympathy to the families of the following : GWENNIE AZILAHAMED DR YVONNE VERA - DEEPEST SYMPATHY FROM CECILE AND JOHN KNIGHT ++++++++ TIDBITS "You can tell the ideals of a Nation by its advertisements." Norman Douglas +++++++++ "Ignore the negative voice inside your head. Focus instead on your goals And remember your accomplishments Your past success is only a Small inkling of what the future holds." Unknown ++++++++ Forgive your enemies but remember their names.