MORNING MIRROR EDITION 145 10 July 2005 Please re-register on my website at http://www.morningmirror.africanherd.com/register.htm to automatically receive this Bulawayo Morning Mirror - Many thanks. +++++++++ "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. ++++++++ ROY BENNETT IS NOW FREE ! ++++++++ IN THIS EDITION 1 FOR BABY BOOMERS ONLY 2 SMALLS - NOTICES 3 MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 4 THOUGHTS 5 CONGRATULATIONS 6 CONDOLENCES 7 TIDBITS FOR BABY BOOMERS ONLY Old age, I have decided, is a gift. I am now, probably for the first time in my life, the person I have always wanted to be. Oh, not my body! I sometime despair over my body ... the wrinkles, the baggy eyes, and the sagging butt. And often I am taken aback by that old person that lives in my mirror, but I don't agonise over those things for long. I would never trade my amazing friends, my wonderful life, my loving family for less grey hair or a flatter belly. As I've aged, I've become more kind to myself, and less critical of myself. I've become my own friend. I don't chide myself for eating that extra cookie, or for not making my bed, or for buying that silly cement gecko that I didn't need, but looks so avante garde on my patio. I am entitled to overeat, to be messy, to be extravagant. I have seen too many dear friends leave this world too soon; before they understood the great freedom that comes with ageing. Whose business is it if I choose to read or play on the computer until 4 a.m, and sleep until noon? I will dance with myself to those wonderful tunes of the 60's, and if I, at the same time, wish to weep over a lost love ... I will. I will walk the beach in a swim suit that is stretched over a bulging body, and will dive into the waves with abandon if I choose to, despite the pitying glances from the bikini set. They, too, will get old. I know I am sometimes forgetful. But there again, some of life is just as well forgotten ... and I eventually remember the important things. Sure, over the years my heart has been broken. How can your heart not break when you lose a loved one, or when a child suffers, or even when a beloved pet gets hit by a car? But broken hearts are what give us strength and understanding and compassion. A heart never broken is pristine and sterile and will never know the joy of being imperfect. I am so blessed to have lived long enough to have my hair turn gray, and to have my youthful laughs be forever etched into deep grooves on my face. So many have never laughed, and so many have died before their hair could turn silver. I can say "no", and mean it. I can say "yes", and mean it. As you get older, it is easier to be positive. You care less about what other people think. I don't question myself anymore. I've even earned the right to be wrong. So, to answer your question, I like being old. It has set me free. I like the person I have become. I am not going to live forever, but while I am still here, I will not waste time lamenting what could have been, or worrying about what will be. And I shall eat dessert every single day. Author unknown! +++++++++++++++++ NOTICES SUNDAY 7TH AUGUST 2005 is a different day of prayer and fasting, UNTIL 4 PM, for a great revival to sweep across Zimbabwe. If a Spiritual revival takes place, the Spirit of God will lead the nation in the direction that God wants. Let us all in one accord, pray that the satanic powers and strongholds be destroyed in Zimbabwe, and the church of God prevail. Zimbabwe was once a praying nation, what has become of it? Even one prayer in your church services programme on SUNDAY 7Th AUGUST 2005 will be heard by The Almighty. His ear is not heavy to hear, but we must repent first, before, we make this prayer & fasting. There is no need for a gathering. Every Christian where ever they are, every church and congregation were ever they gather, all Zimbabwean Christians within Zimbabwe and outside Zimbabwe, we have a call of duty. Please pass the word by email, telephone or word of mouth, to every Zimbabwean Christian and church that you know of. This word should be received by every Zimbabwean Christian in the next few weeks before SUNDAY 7TH AUGUST 2005. +++++ DENTIST'S NOTICE: Dr. Webster Musiya (BDS, Germany - Dental Surgeon) Dear Patient: Please note that our new premises are situated at: No. 1 Thornton Avenue Corner R. Mugabe Way (right next to Hartsfield Rugby Ground) Parkview P.O. Box 1268 Bulawayo Zimbabwe Tel. +263 9 62402 or +263 9 72194 (work) Fax +263 9 63489 Tel. +263 9 241719 (residence) Mobile +263 11 411 633 Email: musiyaw@netconnect.co.zw dowebbmusiya@yahoo.co.uk +++++++ CANCER CARE Fran Addenbrooke and Sheila Gill, who have both undergone successful cancer treatment, are reviving the monthly meetings. These will be held at APT 3, 1a Fife Street, on every second Wednesday of the month, commencing on 13th July, from 2.30pm onwards. If you have been diagnosed, or had cancer, please feel free to drop in for a cup of tea and a chat If you would like to contact us for more information, please ring: Fran...............288857 Sheila.............242486 +++++ Would it at all be possible for you to mention in the mirror about an 83 year old Gentleman living in Coronation Cottages who is making beautiful fruit cakes for sale to make ends meet or he will have to try find a job. His name is Lynn Bruton at L17 Coronation Cottages, Telephone 206333 & the cakes sell for $300,000.00 each. +++ SUPPORT GIRLS COLLEGE, BULAWAYO Support Girls College and purchase a wonderful Girls College Scenes Screensaver! Price $150 000 - you can purchase direct from the school payment office or place an order at screens@gctech.co.zw Girls College can also design and package your own screensaver. If you would like a personal screensaver for your family or friends with your own design or to advertise your business apply with your details, for a quote to screens@gctech.co.zw +++++++ NetConnect - Bulawayo's very own Internet Service Provider* NetConnect was established in 1999 and has since grown into a renowned ISP offering email and internet connections to home and business users. * NetConnect offers website access for those users who are out of the country. This allows you to download your Zimbabwe account, read your mail and respond, just as if you were sitting at your home computer station. * The internet speeds are good and consistent - NetConnect is the only ISP in Bulawayo with a direct satellite downlink. * Customer care is considered important. * Subscriptions are available on a quarterly basis, securing a flat price for three months. * Pensioners get a 10% discount. * All email is scanned for viruses. A firewall gives you security. *For all your NetConnect enquiries contact Stephen, Sheeba or Hlengiwe on Tel 09 61718 / 889422 / 61637* *Or pop into AfriNet - The Bulawayo Centre's internet cafe ++++++ SMALLS Problems with your Stock Controls; Costing Systems; Pricing Structures? Qualified Cost and Management Accountant seeks afternoon projects That will utilise his expertise and help solve your problems. Hourly rates negotiable. Contact Graham at harorke@mweb.co.zw or cell 023-611-611. +++++ GATE MOTOR REPAIRS, INTERCOM REPAIRS AND DOMESTIC ALARM REPAIRS, INSTALLATIONS AND UPGRADES. TELEPHONE DONOVAN CREMER 011601176 OR HOME 243019 ++++++ Another way in which you can help yourself by helping others. ABILITIES Workshop, for the disabled is a registered Welfare non profit organisation. 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 Carpentry 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 +++++++ 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: 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. ++++++ YOUR COMPANY NEEDS ME ! 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 duvetdown@yahoo.com +++++ FOR ALL YOUR WROUGHT IRON WORK, INCLUDING ALL GATES, SWIMMING POOL FENCES ETC CONTACT PAUL ON TEL NOS 76868 / 76842. CELL NO. 011 410186. ++++ WANTED: 1 asbestos heater Tel:204460 : Cell 023 691532 ++++++ Motorcycle Wanted Small motorbike or Scooter wanted in good condition does anyone out there have one lying about the garage that they would like to convert to cash and help solve my transport problems Please contact P Evans on 242410 or Email jpevans@mweb.co.zw +++++ INSTANT FLOWERS NURSERY 14 OLD GWANDA ROAD HILLSIDE BULAWAYO TEL 246328 OR 091302208 DUE TO FUEL PROBLEM - WILL DO DELIVERIES WITHIN TOWN RADIUS ALL YOUR REQUIREMENTS INCL; MANURE, COMPOST, POTTING SOIL BLOOMING PETUNIAS SEEDLING - FLOWERS AND VEGES HANGING BASKETS ROSES +++++ ELECTRICAL JOBS UNDERTAKEN QUICKLY AND EFFICIENTLY I would like to register with you for electrical jobs. I can do installations and heavy industrial maintenance. I have more than 20 years experience. Thanks in advance Patrick Bunhu cell 00 263 11 741 710 tel/fax 00 263 9 200513 ++++ FOR SALE MEGGA MEMORY AS NEW WITH ALL TAPES FROM SA. ...ANY OFFERS OVER $2 MIL LARGE 4 MAN TENT OFFERS OVER $2.5 MIL, A BARGAIN. PETROL WEED EATER AS NEW IN GOOD WORKING ORDER OFFERS OVER $1.5 MIL PHONE TO VIEW FOR APPOINTMENT 240210 ++++++ Busy safari company requires the services of a safari secretary, preferably with previous experience in the hunting industry. We are 1.5hours from Bulawayo and Beit Bridge. We offer a competitive salary and the usual perks. Interested persons please contact Brian Deacon on 016-787/596/526 or 016-413 after hours, or on cell 011-709 981. ++++ I have the following for sale : 1 x Chrysler Voyager 1997 model Dark Rosewood - $ 600 000 000 1 x Opel Corsa 2002 model four door Silver 17 000 kms - $ 350 000 000 1 x Scrambler motorbike 125 Contact numbers - 250517 Home 011 616418 Cell +++++++++++++ I would also like you to advertise some holiday homes in Vilanculos Mozambique. Self catering on the beach 1 x 10 sleeper dates available - 9th - end of July 1st - 7th August 22nd - end of August 2 x 6 sleepers - 19th - end of July 1st - 31st August. Contact details - Cell 00 258 82261800 - email vilalamar@teledata.mz ++++++ Press Statement Women of Zimbabwe Arise (WOZA) OPERATION MURMBATSVINA ON TRIAL MONDAY 11 JULY 2005 TWENTY NINE members of Women of Zimbabwe Arise (WOZA), a civic movement for women to speak out on burning issues go to trial on 11 July 2005 in the Bulawayo Provincial Magistrates Court 4. Most of the women are victims of Operation Murambatsvina, having lost goods as vendors and their homes in the demolitions. The women conducted a peaceful protest on 18 June 2005 calling for a halt to the Operation. ++++ BEAT THE LOAD SHEDDING!! BAZOOKA LIGHTS ONLY Z$750,000 EACH! KEEP WARM IN LUXURY THIS WINTER! DOUBLE THICKNESS 'MINK' BLANKETS SIZE 200 X 240cm ONLY Z$800,000 EACH! QUALITY USED TYRES AT BARGAIN PRICES! MANY SIZES AVAILABLE AT LOW LOW PRICES WE ALSO HAVE THE 'HARRY POTTER' JUMPING CASTLE FOR HIRE (PRIVATE PARTIES ONLY) AVAILABLE FOR HALF & FULL DAY RENTALS COME TO: J & J ENTERPRISES 10 BRISTOL ROAD SOUTH (NEXT TO ANDERSON MOTORS) BELMONT BULAWAYO CALL CAROL & JOHNNY GALLAGHER 09-65731 jandjentp@africaonline.co.zw +++++++++ We are looking for a house to rent in a good suburb in Bulawayo. Must be walled or fenced and gated because we have dogs. preferably 3-4 bedrooms, domestic quarters etc. Swimming pool would be great but is not essential. I have a daughter at Whitestone so the Burnside/Hillside area would be ideal Our contact details are Ken (Office) 470800/1 478344 Cell (011) 605732 or Debbie (011) 606145 or 286240 (All Hours) ++++++++++ Where are they Now? Please help your fellow Zimodies (ZIM/RHO) to get in touch with their "lost" mates? Where are they Now? (Issue #17) http://lists.topica.com/lists/RWW/read/message.html?mid=912262639&sort=d&start=51 Where are they Now? (Issue #16) http://lists.topica.com/lists/RWW/read/message.html?mid=912254824&sort=d&start=51 Or view the index at: http://lists.topica.com/lists/RWW/read/ ++++ "HELP We are sorry to repeat our plea - but we are desperate , we are after either a 2 bedroomed cottage or flat to rent in either Suburbs, Kumalo, Ilanda, Famona, Bradfield, or Woodlands - certainly do not limit ourselves. If there is a kind soul out there with the necessary information or knowledge sought - please contact either Ron or Judy on 886294 or Jenne on 091 275 940. Many thanks" +++ Receptionist/Typist - computer literate. Available immediately. Contact: Lynette on 209257 +++++ BLUE SWALLOW LODGES FOR SALE. These prestige timeshare units at Troutbeck Inn in Nyanga for sale. Use them here or exchange for resorts around the sub-continent and the world. Lodge number 5, week 38, red week with 10 years remaining. $13 230 000 Lodge number 7, week 31, red week with 12 years remaining. $15 876 000 Contact Bryn Evans on 230319 for direct sale, or through The Timeshare Company in Harare. ++++++++ JOYCE JANJETICH PASSED AWAY SUDDENLY ON 3RD JULY 2005 IN HILTON, KWAZULU-NATAL. FONDLY REMEMBERED BY ALL PUPILS OF DOROTHY AINSCOUGH SCHOOL OF DANCING. DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO SHARLEEN AND FAMILY SHE WAS AN INSPIRATION TO US ALL. MAUREEN, MIKE AND CAROLINE WELLS +++ Vacancy. A vacancy exists for a secretarial-type lady in our town office, would suit middle-aged lady who should have experience as a Secretary and be computer literate/ good at handling money with basic book- keeping skills. Reasonable salary offered PLUS the chance of commissions, in our friendly and busy office in Bulawayo. Starting 01 August 2005. Interested? Phone Colleen on 011609768 or 247495 to arrange an appointment. ++++++ Subject: Medication To all those who work with Old Age Pensioners: Many of our beloved elderly are battling to buy food, let alone purchase prescribed medicines which they often desperately need. Prescriptions can be filled for these OAPs - FOR FREE via a church group in Marondera and someone in Benoni, to whom the prescriptions need to be faxed. Please contact Louis Jacobs in Marondera 079-21122 for details. +++++++ "Accommodation Required: - Single, mature gentleman,( recently transferred from Harare to Bulawayo,) requires town-house / garden- flat to rent / buy. Please contact Andy on 011-602702 or chase@zol.co.zw" ++++++ JUST TO LET ALL YOUR READERS ABOUT AN EXCELLENT PHONE RATE WITH http://www.idphonecard.com/ YOU PRE-PAY WITH YOUR CREDIT CARD AND GET AMAZING RATES TO AFRICA. I HAVE BEEN USING ID PHONE CARD FOR OVER A YEAR NOW AND CAN HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM. HOPE THIS WILL BE OF SOME USE TO SOMEBODY. JEN MOORE ++++ Problems with your Stock Controls; Costing Systems; Pricing Structures? Qualified Cost and Management Accountant seeks afternoon projects That will utilise his expertise and help solve your problems. Hourly rates negotiable. Contact Graham at harorke@mweb.co.zw or cell 023-611-611. +++ I am desperately looking for the cartridge case only (I have the actual cartridges) for a Canon BJC 2100 Printer. If you can assist, please call Jenni on 240439 or 091 262 533 ++++ 1. Lively good-looking mongrel, female, spayed, full of character, needs home as owners are leaving. Contact Jenny Timberlake, phone 286529. 2. Highly recommended house maid requires part-time work in the Fortunes Gate area. Telephone Brigitte Locke at 285617. +++++ DESPERATELY WANTED JACK RUSSEL PUPPY - PURE AND NOT MIXED OR LONG HAIRED TO A LOVING AND RESPONSIBLE PARENT. +++++ WANTED URGENTLY 1 FRIDGE 1 STOVE - 4 PLATE 1 DOUBLE BED & MATTRESS - GOOD CONDITION 1 SINGLE BED & MATTRESS - GOOD CONDITION 1 COFFEE TABLE - PLAIN PINE OR SIMILAR COTTAGE DINING ROOM TABLE AND 4 CHAIRS - PINE OR SIMILAR NO CHANCERS AND REASONABLE PRICES PLEASE. CONTACT COLIN ON 09 - 244253. ++++ LOOKING FOR GARDENER PART TIME, IN HILLSIDE AREA - PLEASE TELEPHONE 244004, BEFORE 10.00 AM, ANY DAY - THANK YOU +++++ Our company is looking for a two to three bedroom cottage to rent on a yearly basis for our executives who come down on monthly visits to Bulawayo from Harare. Areas preferred are Hillside, Ilanda, Suburbs, Kumalo and Burnside. Please contact Karen on 023 274 110 or email production@ecomed.co.zw +++++ YOU NEED ME IN YOUR OFFICE !! I am a single woman conversant in Word and Excel. I have experience in Pastel Accounts, cash sales, manual invoicing and receipting, secretarial and reception. I would be able to undertake P.R. functions, sales or marketing. e mail duvetdown@yahoo.com ++++++ Barbara Carter is looking for a lift to Harare and return if possible. My granddaughter is leaving the country so would like to go say good bye. I am will to pay towards the expenses. If you are able to help please phone Work 473547, home 282686 or cell 091 Thank you +++++++ TREADMILL WANTED Secondhand treadmill wanted desperately. Please contact Monique on cell : 091 750 050 or email monique@triangle.co.zw ++++ WANTED: A reasonably priced pushchair/pram and a cot for a friend at work VACANCY: Gardener - My gardener, Mackie, is looking for a job every Monday in the Bradfield, Famona or Malindela areas. He is able to work both in the house and garden. Please contact: VERONICA LINDENBERG Tel: 886794 - H 70753 - W 011-702390 +++++++ TOUR DE FALCON A medic Alert "Diabetes" bracelet was found please contact Yvonne on 011 213 945 or 09- 245768 Race result will be advertised. A report will also be complied , this report will be done in stages so watch out for the Morning Mirror and read all about it in stages. A big thank you to all the people who supported Falcon College and a big thanks to all those 363 riders who participated, with out you this would not have been the HUGE success it was. To Steph Hlaca, Jock Dakers & Loretta Reynolds from the Flying Eagles Cycling Club thank you for your input as we could not have staged this event without your input. See you all next year same time same place. ++++++ We have 3 dogs and 3 cats desperately looking for homes, as we are leaving. Our dogs are: two small dogs (foxy cross jack Russell) (one white, one brown) and one medium sized black dog. He is a blue tick hound and will alert you when a stranger is anywhere near your yard. They are all fantastic with kids and aged between 1 and five years. They do not live or mess in the house. It would be better for them if they are not split up, however will do so if need be. We will more than likely return to the country, so even a temporary home for a year or so would be great. Please phone us on 263-9-242758. +++ What I Like What I like I can explain just like that, It is not a cute dog or a little Kitty cat. What I like is buried deep in my soul, In my life it has played an important role. Most people I know will never see, How beautiful this thing can be. This thing or place I love the most, I have been there this I can boast. This place has a name, It is the place from whence I came. It is Africa, so beautiful so bold, To leave there made my heart go cold. Now I have some things to share, About this place, Africa so dear. You awake in the morning to the Fish Eagles call, You see him out the window so proud so tall. Looking further about a mile, What I see makes me smile. A lion pride boasting their skill, Swarming around a fresh wildebeest kill. The hyenas come closer looking for a bite, They come too close and breakout in a fight. What I am about to tell I cannot explain in ink, It is a blend of orange, red and pink. The sunset in Africa is such a sight, It is magnificent Africa in all its might. It is such a pity I had to leave, As Africa is a great place, I believe. Matthew Sutton (14 years old) N.Z. +++++++ CONGRATULATIONS BIRTHS ISABELLA HOPE FUTTER BORN IN LONDON 24th JUNE 2005 TO THE VERY PROUD PARENTS OF GREAME & PHILLIPPA FUTTER ++++ Golden Wedding Anniversary Audrey and Guy Lushington 9/7/55 at Saint Mary's Cathedral +++++++++ CONDOLENCES DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILIES OF THE FOLLOWING: MAY SARENS WESLEY VAN BEEK FRANCIS (CHRISTMAS) GRANGER DAVID DONATUS PRESS JUKENA LEZAR MUCH LOVED MOTHER OF BRIAN, VERONICA, PATSY, VALDA, REG AND NEVILLE DAWN ROBERTS (NEE Pillay) TIMOTHY NDHLOVU +++++ Willie Gouma - dearest dad of Jason, Matthew, Martin and Melissa. Son of Emmy and brother of Rudi and Nicola. Uncle of Marc, Lauren and Daniel. Died peacefully in the UK. ++++++++ TIDBITS What's up on trial here is Christianity itself. You cannot walk away from this and call yourself a Christian and sit in power. Distance does not decide who is your brother and who is not. The church is going to have to become the conscience of the free market if it's to have any meaning in this world - and stop being its apologist. ++++++ "I've learned there are troubles of more than one kind Some come from ahead, some from behind But I've bought a big bat; I'm all ready you see Now my troubles will have trouble with me." - Dr Seuss -