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Morning Mirror is a publication run for the benefit of Bulawayo's only geriatric and frail care home - the Edith Duly Nursing home ++++ EDITORIAL October Skies I shiver when I think of the first rains, Standing at the back door Watching the water pour from gutters And the cool air giving me goosebumps The smell of sweet damp soil, And the joy the rains bring to every African soul That knows the fear of living through successive droughts For those of us that lived on the outer fringes of the Kalahari Feeling it's hot breath Breathing over Matabeleland Water rationing, know too well What relief the early rains bring To get soaked to the skin Riding home from school And the temptation to run into the raindrops just to feel the rain in our hair, To dance and give thanks for the heavenly abundance Watching dams fill up, The grass turning from yellow to green Dry soil drinking in the moisture And watching the worry dissipate As the farmers plan for another round of planting and harvesting (And paying off bank loans) Animals gathering at waterholes And the Victoria Falls in full flood In this delicate balance between survival and desperation, We know the anticipation of waiting And watching the October skies And listening for distant thunder And hoping and praying for the rains, And finally when they arrive And we are warmly snuggled up As darkness falls Listening to the raindrops On the roof Knowing it's all going to be all right, We are safe for another year And we can lala guhle just for tonight. Thank you Cyndi Barker - Author See her Facebook page. ++++ WATCHDOG BIRDS HITTING YOUR WINDOWS We thought we'd tried everything but it was still happening, that sickening thud as yet another kingfisher or emerald spotted wood dove, amongst many others, flew into the glass. Then I discovered something that really does work. I ordered a glass pen from Takealot and we drew vertical lines four inches apart on the inside of the windows. Not one fatality since that day! Check it out on https://www.youtube.com/watch v=UC9xQkUtQ98. Bookey. xx ++++ We are looking for an experienced mature gardener and house maid preferably a married couple with grown children. Both must have contactable references. Accommodation provided for husband and wife only. Both must be hard working and of sober habits and be able to look after the family's dogs when the family is away. Should you be interested please whatsapp me on 0712405949. ++++ 2) Condolences/In Memoriam/Wreath Funds ++++ 3) Notices and Events ZIMBABWE ACADEMY OF MUSIC & PERFORMING ARTS BULAWAYO Tel: 2260684 / 2267195 E-mail: music@gatorzw.co.uk Supper will be available before DVD showings but orders for evening meals must be placed in advance. Further details from adelaide.muchetu@gmail.com - or phone/WhatsApp 0774 004 449 THURSDAY 10 NOVEMBER STAR WARS V: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK In the second of the original 'Star Wars' trilogy, the battle to save the galaxy from the evil Darth Vader rages on. Han Solo (Harrison Ford), Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) and Chewbacca (Peter Mayhew) are tested in a devastating attack by the Imperial army and its AT-AT walkers. Meanwhile, Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) seeks out the ancient Yoda to learn the secrets of the Jedi, secrets Luke will need when the Dark Side of the Force beckons him in a destiny-defining duel with Darth Vader. - Dark, sinister, but ultimately even more involving than the original Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back defies viewer expectations and takes the series to heightened emotional levels. [Rotten Tomatoes] - In many ways the new film is a better film than Star Wars, visually more exciting, more artful and meticulous in detail. [TIME Magazine] - The deepest, darkest, most mature, and most thoughtful entry in the series. [Movie Metropolis] - By far the best part of the trilogy, Empire is a classic that completely transcends its genre, with a reputation that can only grow and grow. [BBC.com] - It is a visual extravaganza from beginning to end, one of the most visionary and inventive of all films. [Chicago Sun-Times] Admission: US$2.00 [free to Film Members] FRIDAY 11 NOVEMBER AT 6.30 P.M. MUSIC FOR REMEMBRANCE DAY: FAURE'S REQUIEM & THE WORLD ORCHESTRA FOR PEACE For Remembrance Day, the gentlest and most consoling of requiems seems not inappropriate. It comes as part of a concert of Faure's' music that also includes the well-known Elegy for cello and other works. After the interval comes Tchaikovsky's Fifth Symphony which in itself has little to do with war and remembrance, though it begins in gloom and despair and ends with optimism and triumph, but this performance is given by the World Orchestra for Peace. - This (Faure) is a disc of sublime music which receives sublime performances by totally sympathetic musicians. The recording quality offers faultless imaging and camera work and is presented in high quality sound. One cannot really ask for more and a 5 star rating seems only just.. [Amazon] - Eric Picard gives a mesmerising account of the haunting cello Elegie... If that wasn't enough, there follows a performance of the Requiem with the sensational Chen Reiss and Matthias Goerne the equal of any I have heard live or on disc...Unmissable. [International Record Review] - It (Tchaikovsky) is very well played, indeed, with particular attention to shifts in tempo and mood, especially in the brooding first movement, gracefully elegant in the second and third, and appropriately triumphant in the finale. [Amazon] - This is magnificent Tchaikovsky. Gergiev is not always like this, but when he is there are few today that can touch him. [MusicWeb International] Admission: US$2.00 [free to Red Carpet Members] THURSDAY 17 NOVEMBER AT 6.30 P.M. THE RAINMAKER [released 18 November 1997] Struggling new attorney Rudy Baylor (Matt Damon) resorts to working for a shady lawyer (Mickey Rourke), where he meets paralegal Deck Shifflet (Danny DeVito). When the insurance company of Dot Black (Mary Kay Place) refuses her dying son coverage, Baylor and Shifflet team up to fight the corrupt corporation, taking on its callous lawyer (Jon Voight). Meanwhile, Baylor becomes involved with Kelly Riker (Claire Danes), an abused wife, whose husband complicates matters when he confronts Baylor. -A wonderfully quirky cast under Francis Ford Coppola's direction makes this one of the more enjoyable Grisham movies. Newsweek -Coppola has infused The Rainmaker with enough humour, character, honest emotion and storytelling style to make it one of the year's most entertaining movies. [Los Angeles Times] A surprisingly entertaining and compelling courtroom drama that finds its real strength outside the court. Film Journal International] Admission: US$2.00 [free to Film Members] THEREAFTER.. Thursday 24 November Alien Resurrection [released 26 November 1997] Saturday 26 November Lorraine Maplanka - Award-Winning Gospel Artist Thursday 1 December Revenge of the Pink Panther Saturday 3 December Student Concert and Drumming Exhibition Thursday 8 December Tomorrow Never Dies [released 9 December 1997] Friday 9 December Rossini: The Barber of Seville [Glyndebourne] Thursday 15 December Titanic [released 19 December 1997] ++++ 4) Congratulations ++++ 5) Roses And Raspberries ++++ 6) Pets Column ++++ 8) Bulawayo News ++++ 9) Harare And Gweru News ++++ 10) Wining Dining and Coffee Houses ++++ 11) PROPERTY FOR SALE OR TO RENT RODOR PROPERTIES (PRIVATE) LIMITED 5A, 9TH AVENUE, BULAWAYO HOUSES FOR SALE PARKLANDS: Brick under tile, 4 bedrooms, BICs, main ensuite, family bathroom, separate toilet, lounge, fireplace, dining room, fitted kitchen with oven and hob, front and back veranda, double carport, 3 staff quarters with tub, working borehole, walled with one large and one small gate. US$100000 (negotiable) HILLSIDE: Brick under iron, three bedroomed house in a quiet area, Walled, fenced around for security. US$90000 MALINDELA: Beautiful brick under tile, three bedroomed home, wioth fitted oven and hob. Ideally situated close to the shops, hospital, sports clubs and C.B.D. Borehole, swimming-pool (needs attention) neat garden. Perfectly priced at US$95000. SUBURBS: Just under 2 acres in size. This is a Golden Oldie. A Brick under iron with 2 lounges, 2 fireplaces, 2 dining rooms, bar, a study, 3 bedrooms, 2 ensuites, separate bathroom, separate toilet, 2 verandas, fitted kitchen, scullery, pantry, 4 garages, 2 staff quarters, 7 storerooms, aviaries, tool shed, braai area, working swimming pool and borehole, all walled and with 2 large and one small gate. The price includes the furniture, so price for house negotiable. US$600000 FORTUNES GATE: A Three bedroom beauty, with fitted kitchen, dining room, lounge, fireplace, 3 studies, TV lounge, veranda, family bathroom, separate toilet, main ensuite, walk in closets, laundry, one bedroom, cottage, workshop, 6 carports, 2 large gates, two small gates, walled perimeter, two room staff quarters, swimming pool, gazebo , pizza oven, braai, and direct access to the Hillside Dams US$140000 FLAT FOR SALE HILLSIDE: Modern, open plan, one bedroom flat. US$65000 TOWN HOUSE FOR SALE HUMEPARK: $80 000 (NEGOTIABLE) Two bedrooms, lounge/ dining room, fitted kitchen, pantry, complex borehole. PLOTS & FARMS FOR SALE KENSINGTON: Agricultural/ residential stands of 2 and 5 acres each, selling for US$26000 and US$50000 respectively. Also for sale in the area is a Commercial Stand, with great potential, for sale at $80000. COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR SALE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT: House on large stand. Ideal for offices, plenty of parking- US$200000 OUT OF TOWN PROPERTIES FOR SALE. WE HAVE PROPERTIES FOR SALE IN BEITBRIDGE, BINGA, HARARE, HWANGE, MLIBIZI, MUTARE, REDCLIFF, AND PLUMTREE. HIGH/ LOW DENSITY, RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, AND HOLIDAY HOMES US$85000-US$250000 FULL DETAILS ON ENQUIRY FOR THESE AND OTHER PROPERTIES FOR SALE PHONE (029) 2274581/3 (LANDLINE) CALL: CINDY: 0784553171 EMAIL: cindy@rodor.co.zw Visit us on our website: www.rodorproperties.co.zw VALUATIONS AND ESTIMATES WANT TO SELL WE CAN ASSIST YOU WITH AN ESTIMATION OF THE VALUE OF YOUR PROPERTY. WE ARE REGISTERED WITH THE VALUERS COUNCIL OF ZIMBABWE, AND OFFER A COMPLETE AND EFFICIENT SERVICE OF PROPERTY VALUATION FOR ANY PURPOSE. FOR VALUATIONS, PHONE (029) 2274581/3 (LANDLINE), OR EMAIL probity@gmail.com/ bryan@rodor.co.zw Or sales@rodor.co.zw PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Our Property management staff will be happy to assist you in securing suitable tenants for your property, and managing it thereafter. HOUSE FOR RENT GWABALANDA: (9KM FROM THE CBD) 2 Bedrooms, fitted kitchen, lounge, combined bath and shower, storeroom, water tank (2700l) Fitted gas stove, walled and gated RENTALS: US$350,00 negotiable AVAILABLE: IMMEDIATELY COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES FOR RENT OFFICES TO LET CLOSE TO CBD SIZE 85 TO 285SQM RENTALS: US$ 360,00 TO US$740,00 AVAILABLE: IMMEDIATELY FACTORY TO LET OFFICES, WAREHOUSES, ABLUTIONS, WORKSHOP. TOTAL FACTORY SIZE 1200SQM RENTALS: US$2100.00 FOR MORE INFORMATION ON PROPERTIES AVAILABLE FOR RENTING, OR IF YOU WISH TO PLACE YOUR PROPERTY ON OUR LETTING LIST, YOU ARE INVITED TO CONTACT US ON (029)2274581/3 (LANDLINE, OR MAIL TO rents@rodor.co.zw or rentals@rodor.co.zw , or visit offices at 5A 9th avenue , between Robert Mugabe and Josiah Tongogara Avenue Hours of business: Monday to Friday 8am -4.30pm Saturdays 8am-11am WE NEED PROPERTIES FOR SALE AND TO RENT FOR REGISTERED BUYERS AND TENANTS ALL VIEWERS ACCOMPANIED VY A MEMBER OF OUR STAFF. ++++ PROPERTIES FOR SALE Anita's Real Estate 98A SAMUEL PARIRENYATWA - BETWEEN 9th& 10th AVE - BYO For sale: NORTHEND B/T 3 bedrooms (B.I.C), bathroom, separate toilet, shower, lounge, d/room, fully fitted kitchen, enclosed verandah. Staff quarters, garage, walled, razor wired and gated. - $78 000.00 neg. KUMALO -3000m2 B/T 4bedrooms (B.I.C), bathroom, separate toilet, lounge, f/place, d/room, fully fitted kitchen, scullery, separate laundry room, verandah. Staff quarters, empty pool, walled on 3 sides, gated. - $140 000 neg. MATSHEUMHLOPE - 6 TOWNHOUSES (PROJECT), approx. 8 000 m2 A good investment (3 units roofed and 3 at slab level) Plans: 3 bedrooms, ensuite, family bathroom, toilet, open plan lounge, d/room, kitchen. - $350 000 neg. SUBURBS ONGOING PROJECT - $170 000 neg. Ideally situated from CBD, schools, hospitals, shopping centers and a golf club. 5 private offices 2 open plan work spaces 75sq/m 20 double multi-functional power points Stock/filing room 3 toilets Fourth toilet with shower unit Kitchen Trunking in place for solar/generator Secure building: burglar barred, single entrance, automatic day/night security lights, electric sliding gate Trunking for fiber from main gate to building Established landscaped garden Water storage/booster Garden maintenance contact available Water agreement Contact: Anita 0772212625 / 029-2264368 anitaismail01@gmail.com ++++ 12) Accommodation In South Africa ++++ 12b) Accommodation In Botswana ++++ 13) Accommodation and Travel In Zimbabwe ++++ 14) Catering and Food ++++ 15) VEHICLES FOR SALE OR HIRE I'm looking for a fuel saver, Nissan sunny, Mazda 323 or Honda fit bushunm@gmail.com ++++ 16) Travel and Tours ++++ 17) Computers And Electronics ++++ 18) Lifts Wanted And Offered ++++ 19) Seeking Friends SEEKING FRIENDS Can anyone supply contact details for Stuart Reid, who was an artist in Bulawayo in the 1990's. Please WHATSAPP me on +447787 778105 ++++ 20) SITUATIONS VACANT AND WANTED SITUATIONS WANTED AND SITUATIONS VACANT We are looking for an experienced mature gardener and house maid preferably a married couple with grown children. Both must have contactable references. Accommodation provided for husband and wife only. Both must be hard working and of sober habits and be able to look after the family's dogs when the family is away. Should you be interested please whatsapp me on 0712405949. ++++ PROFESSIONAL SERVICE OFFERED Do you need help getting your filing up to date, no matter the state Or do you need to empty files and transfer the contents to file fasteners My name is Sandra and I am a mature experienced lady with years of experience in administration. "I love what I do and am here to assist you". Privacy and confidentiality are guaranteed. Reasonable rates apply dependent on the volume. Work can be collected and done off site, being returned in perfect organised condition once completed. Kindly contact me on 0772262218. References are available upon request. ++++ Mature single lady. Able to multi-task and work under pressure. ' 6' O Levels and Pitman Diploma in Secretarial Studies. Experienced in Accounting, worked as Accounts clerk/Typist in Schools. Also in medical field for 7 years. Prepared to work as Project Assistant for any available project. Please contact: Calls 0773 935 738 Whattsup: 071 947 6038 ++++ We are looking for an experienced, mature gardener. Must have contactable references. Accommodation provided, free lights and water. Interested persons please submit c/v and copies of references to 3 Esperanza, Hume Park, Bulawayo. No chancers please. ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Seasoned woman, aged 50+ years with extensive knowledge & experience in the Travel & Tourism field. Looking for a new & exciting challenge. Holder of a clean class 4 driver's licence & valid passport. Available to start work immediately on-site or remotely. WhatsApp: 0774573974 ++++ 21) SERVICES SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Salaries Administrator, vast years of experience. Lady in her 50s. Looking for anything in Salaries. Can do salaries on an outsourcing basis or can work within the premises. Belina Payroll. Experienced in every corner of salaries having worked in a number of industries, Clothing, Commercial, Mining to name a few. NSSA uploads, PAYE, pay input processing, keeping records, etc. Very confidential lady. email paysimplified@gmail.com ++++ FOR SALE Coarse Salt for your boreholes etc 9 USD per 50kg 0777999562 ++++ BOREHOLE AND WATER SERVICES For all domestic, industrial and farming water installations, please contact Bancroft and Neil Water for an efficient and professional service. Our products include, Borehole drilling, Pump installation, Pump repairs, Capacity testing, Spares, and Bulk water delivery. Contact: Vusumuzi Sinyoka on 0772775136, or Wonder Chikware on 0773490818. Phone: 2880844/2880846/2881074 ++++ ANTE NATAL CLASSES, BABY VACCINATIONS and BIRTH ATTENDANT/ DOULA I teach a set of 5 classes covering pregnancy, labour, baby care, breastfeeding and other information. I also do a "crash course" for out of towners. These classes are valuable even if you're having an elective CAESAREAN SECTION!! Please book early. I can be with you at the hospital when you're in LABOUR to help you to cope! I also work part time at a BABY CLINIC :-) For any further information contact SISTER JAN JOHNSTON on (09) 466741/2 from 8 am til 12 pm Mon to Fri or (09) 2237240, 0712 728 350 or 0772 749 749 (w/app) or email me on jicsj@yoafrica.com ++++ 22) Health And Beauty ++++ 23) Tuition ++++ 24) Miscellaneous For Sale ++++ 25) Wanted To Buy or Hire I am looking for a preloved deep freezer 320L and above to buy. willingshoko@gmail.com ++++ 26) Clothing And Fashion ++++ 27) Boats And Fishing ++++ 28) Garden, Decor And Home JILL'S SUPER ORGANIC COMPOST BLACK GOLD 99% WEED FREE EXCELLENT FOR POTS, VEGETABLES, FLOWER BEDS, SEEDLINGS AND LAWNS. WILL DELIVER 5 X 50KG BAGS OR MORE LOCALLY. CONTACT JILL AT 2246688 OR 07784955 99 ++++ 29) TIDBITS The content that is published in Morning Mirror does not necessarily reflect the editor's opinion. Morning Mirror reserves the right to refuse any advertising or content. ++++