Mannum Mag Issue 46 May 2010 by Mannum Community Magazine Inc

June 2010

Mannum, South Australia 5238

Meals on Wheels

Farewell Dr Rebecca George Guess Who… I would like to say a big Thank you, on behalf of Sandy and myself, and all your other victims, including the Medical Staff, Reception Staff, and the Hospital Staff. Words aren’t really enough for your professionalism, your great attitude towards the public. You will be dearly missed, especially your great smile, honesty, and the way you strut up the corridors. We hope your future patients appreciate you as much as we do, and treat you with the respect that you deserve. Thanks again for just being you, and don’t forget us as we won’t forget you. Thanks. Bec. he Scene: Jessie, the weeny hospital dog, M a n n u m M e d i c a l and Bec kept her comments Centre’s waiting room on brief (one can’t go on to a full Wednesday, 26th May 2010; morning’s consultations balloons hanging in bunches, teary-eyed). people waiting to see doctors, Bec told us, “It’s been staff arriving from the back wonderful to work here. It will corridors, loud clumps, a big be hard to find something like white-fluffy and yellow-plastic this because it doesn’t come creature (Big Bird? Donald along often. You are all Duck? “Nah, I’m a pelican!”) wonderful”. Suddenly the creature swoops She promised to share her up a tiny woman, does a twirl basket of goodies, donated by or two with her hanging onto Sweet Affections and hospital his wings for dear life, and and kitchen staff, with her plonks onto the nearest chair. nieces and nephews. No escape for Dr Rebecca Before continuing her day’s George, being farewelled after work, she told Mannum Mag 9 years of medical practice that her time here has been so here, her first appointment wonderful because it is a since graduating fromAdelaide friendly and supportive University. environment, staff are more The feathered one, aka Alan friends than colleagues. When Pearce, composed the speech, pressed, she admitted that the his wife Sandy looked after most stressful times were when she was on call for emergency work. That refrain is shared by rural doctors around the country. To consult Dr Rebecca George in future, you need to try the Nightcliff practice in Darwin. Au revoir Dr Bec and every good wish in the Top End.

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35th Birthday in Mannum birthday afternoon tea was celebrated in the Hospital Day Care Centre on Wednesday 5th May. Chairman Murray Schache welcomed all and gave a brief history of the beginnings of Meals on Wheels in Mannum. Murray then welcomed Mr Glen Mattingly from Head Office, who presented Murray with the 35 year Meals on Wheels plaque. Glen thanked the volunteers and the kitchen staff who cook the meals every day for their continued support. Mr Mattingly also presented 35 year awards to the original five volunteers: Audrey Quast, Joy Rathjen, Cora Nitschke, Raelene and Murray Schache. A celebration cake, made and iced by Jean Minge, who is also a volunteer, was cut by Joy Rathjen. A tasty afternoon tea, prepared by the Hospital Kitchen staff, was then served and enjoyed by the 30 volunteers present.

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Audrey Quast, Joy Rathjen, Murray Schache, Raelene Schache, Cora Nitschke

Aminya Fundraiser annum Community Club has successfully being raising funds over the past few months to assist local, not-forprofit Aged Care Facility Aminya Village in purchasing much needed new electric high/low beds to ensure a safe environment for all residents and staff and meet the

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requirements of Occupational Health Safety and Welfare. Alrea dy the Mannum Community Club is able to present Leonie Gibbons, Director of Care at Aminya, with $4800 for the purchase of the first 3 beds.

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Letters to the Editor

Mannum Agricultural Society

Deadline 25 June 2010 for publication in the July issue

Annual General Meeting Historic Esmeralda - Gone! Dear Editor, is reprehensible! Reluctance over the years by I trust that Council will now Mid Murray Council to r em ove photogr a ph s of implement a Historic Building Esmeralda from all of its Register has once again meant History Trail signage. Name withheld by request the loss of one of Mannum’s [George Arnold (Johan Georg) lived most iconic historical homes at Esmeralda and later provided some Esmeralda. Whoever was responsible for of it’s land for the hospital. Editor] allowing this should hang their head in shame. Such vandalism t was pleasing to read Dean Gollan’s letter in the May edition of Mannum Mag regarding the upcoming change to digital TV. I trust that Council will continue to negotiate strongly on behalf of those ratepayers who depend on the present transmission facilities. According to the Federal Gover n m en t website (www.digitalready.gov.au/media), the change from analogue to digital transmission of TV is due to happen in Regional South Australia on 15 December, 2010, and in Adelaide on 31 December 2013. After those dates, the analogue signal will cease, and if we haven’t taken action, we will not be able to get any TV reception. Therefore, unless we as a community or as individuals take action, we will lose our TV reception from one or other of those dates. What action do we need to take? Well, most of us have heard about the need to get a “black box”. Sure, this will be necessary, but it will not solve the problems for all. Many of us in Mannum and surrounding areas currently get our TV from a retransmission facility run by the Council. This facility allows for a good reception in so-called “black spots”, where the Adelaide transmission does not reach. But this facility only retransmits in analogue and, although Mannum is on the list of possible sites to be upgraded,

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Editorial Mannum Heritage he letter in this issue about the loss of one of Mannum’s most historic buildings, Esmerelda House, prompts the question, “When it comes to preserving the history of Mannum, what does the Mannum community want?” Do we want all the old buildings gone, so that Man n u m becomes a spa r kl i n g, shiny, new architectural community? Or do we want to preserve the historic old buildings because they give character and a sense of history to the community? Set out like that, there would be little argument. But either side will involve cost, and either side will entail something lost and something gained. As a community, we need to discuss what we want and how it is to be achieved. Whatever side you’re on, it’s not going to happen by itself. Talk about it with your friends, raise it with your local councillors. Talk to the community via the pages of Mannum Mag. Let your voice be heard!

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Mannum Agricultural Society wishes to advise the Annual General Meeting shall be held at: Schache Hall Mannum Showgrounds North Terrace, Mannum Wednesday July 14 at 7:30 pm Appointment of Office Bearers & Conveners shall take place at this meeting with a detailed report on the successful Mannum Show held in March 2010.

Are We Going Digital? a final decision has not yet been made to upgrade it. So if you are getting your TV from that facility, a “black box” won’t help. If the Mannum facility is not upgraded, we will have two alternatives. One, install a new antenna and try to get reception from Adelaide. Second, the Government has proposed a program to install satellite dishes on our roofs. The Government will subsidize the cost of our dishes, but think of the hassle each of us would face getting the installation done! And it’s not going to be free. I would imagine that upgrading the current retransmission facility would surely cost less than installing satell i te receivers on hundreds of private homes. So, in the next six months, or at the latest, by the end of 2013, many of us are going to lose our TV reception, unless we as a community and as individuals take some action. With a Federal election in the offing, it is an ideal time for those of us who will be affected to make our voices heard in the seat of power. We can contact our local member, the Minister, our SA senators, or the Department of Broadband, Communication and Digital Economy (BCDE) by phone, email, letter and in person to press our case for Mannum to be included in the upgrade. We can visit our local

Member, make a phone call, or write a short email or letter, pointing out that many people in Mannum and the surrounding areas will lose their TV reception when it changes from analogue to digital, unless the Mannum retransmission facility is upgraded to digital. We can ask Mr Secker and the Senators to put our case to the relevant authorities and ask that high priority be given to upgrading this site. Here are some contact points to use: Mr Patrick Secker Member for Barker Mail: 37 Adelaide Road, Murray Bridge, 5253 Phone: 8531 2466, or 1300 301 648 Email: P.Secker@aph.gov.au Senator Stephen Conroy Minister for BCDE Mail: The Senate, Parliament House, Canberra, ACT2600 Phone: 1300 131 546 Email: senator.conroy@aph.gov.au Senator Nick Xenophon Senator for SA Mail: The Senate, Parliament House, Canberra, ACT2600 Phone: 1300 556 115 Email: senator.xenophon@aph.gov .au Department of BCDE Phone: 1800 20 10 13 Email: switchover@dbcde.gov.au Let’s support the efforts of our Council and flood the decision-makers with our requests, so that we cannot be denied. Carl Gross

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Mannum Hospital Goes Green he colour scheme at the Mannum Hospital has recently changed. The lawns have changed from dull brown to a lovely vibrant green. The Mannum Hospital Auxiliary had a great idea to bring back the green to the lawns by having artificial lawns laid. Green is known to be of therapeutic benefit. The people living in the aged care section, whose sitting room faces the front garden of the hospital, will get a brighter view to look at, the dull brown gone and the grassy green there to improve the view. The future of natural grass lawns will always be at risk for

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large areas, with watering regulations and man-power needed to maintain them. We may have had some rain this autumn but, as we all know, Mannum is at the bottom of the list when it comes to getting a fair amount of rain, and the brown lawns would have probably been there for many years to come without this intervention. The lawns were laid by Town and Country Services of Adelaide. Anne Bland

DISTRICT CHURCH SERVICES For Mannum congregations ANGLICAN 6 Adelaide Road. Ph: 8569 2385 Mannum, Sundays 10.30 am BAPTIST William Street. Ph: 8278 3992 Mannum, Sundays 10.30 am CATHOLIC Mau Street. Ph: 8531 1699 Mannum, Mass: 1st Sunday 9.30 am, all others 8.30 am LUTHERAN 79 Cliff Street. Ph: 8569 2863 Mannum, Sundays 9.00 am, Sunday School 9.45 am during school terms. Everyone welcome. RIVER WORD CHRISTIAN CENTRE Greening Street. Ph: 8569 1333 Mannum, Sundays 10.00 am SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST 17 King George St. Ph: 0419 855 941 Mannum, Saturdays 9.30 am, Sabbath School 11.00 am UNITING Corner of Greening Street & Walker Avenue Enquiries: Phone one of the Elders. G Gobbett: 8569 1083, M Thomas: 8569 1005 R Marshall: 8569 1737, G McInerney: 8569 2076 Mannum, 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays 11 am, 2nd & 4th Sundays 9 am Issue Number 47

big thanks is owed to everyone purchasing tickets for the Personality Board Draw every Friday Night over the past few months and of course to our Social Club who donated monies from their meat draws. We couldn’t have achieved this without everybody’s support. The next stage of our fundraising efforts will occur on Friday June 18th with a Massive Auction commencing from 8pm at the Mannum Community Club. Many donation pledges have already been made. They range from a Weeks Caravan Hire and a Tandem Sky Dive to AFL Memorabilia and Collector Glassware. There will be something for everyone to bid on. Why not get a group of friends together and bid on the Weekend Houseboat Hire kindly don a t ed by T a k em ee Houseboats. Donation pledges can still be made with all goods to be delivered to the Club by the 17th of June. The final stage will be a Dinner Show held on Saturday July 17th at the Mannum Community Club. Tickets are available now for $50 each and includes a 2 course dinner, entertainment by local band Steppin Back and a beer, wine and soft drink package for the night. Thanks to generous donations from our suppliers we are able to keep the cost to a

minimum therefore passing on the proceeds from the night. This is a great opportunity for local businesses and residents to get involved and help a worthwhile cause by donating goods, bidding at Auction or enjoying a fun night of great food and entertainment. We hope to see you all at the Club over the coming weeks. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Aminya Auction Donation Pledges Weekend Houseboat Hire, Takemee Houseboats Weeks Caravan Hire, Male’s Caravan and Hire Shower Screen, Larry and Margaret Hoey Coffee Machine, Mannum Community Club Coffee Grinder, Mannum Community Club Barrow of Booze, Mannum Ag/Community Club Carton of Port Power Premiership Cans, Ross and Jo Norman Carton of Crows Premiership Cans 98, Neil and Lyn O’Connell 7 West End Framed Sports Stars 87/88, Neil and Lyn O’Connell Bottle of Whiskers Blake Tawny Port, Neil and Lyn O’Connell Jack Daniels Clock, Neil and Lyn O’Connell Collector Glassware, Neil and Lyn O’Connell Computer Printer, Lou Ackland TV/Radio, Gary Entwistle and Hannae Sckrabei Knife Set, Chef Judith Eylward 8000 ft Tandem Sky Dive, Adelaide Tandem Skydiving Mannum Community Club 66 Randell Street, Mannum Phone: 8569 1010 Email: admin@mannumclub.com.au

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St Andrew’s Church - Full Circle hen Saint Andrew’s was built in 1910 to replace the ministry of the Etona, it was ministered to by the Chaplains of the Middle Murray Mission. In April 1913 Mannum became the centre of a separate Mission, and remained so until April 1930 when it was attached to the Mount Pleasant Parish. This change was due to the Depression which seriously affected Mannum as an industrial town, making it impossible for the parishioners to support a Minister of their own. In 1936 the whole Mount Pleasant - Mannum District became a Mission District because the financial straits of the time made it no longer possible to retain parochial status. It was not until May 1959 that the whole District regained Parochial Status, and was constituted as the United Parish of Mannum - Mount Pleasant, including in its borders the District Council Areas of Mannum, Marne, Mount Pleasant and Gumeracha, which is an area of almost 1000 square miles. On the 3rd September 1958 the Reverend Peter Patterson was instituted and inducted at Saint Andrew’s as the first Rector of the Church and of the whole new Parish. During the energetic ministry of the Reverend Arthur Leslie Bulbeck the present spacious Rectory was built on a site that had been obtained next to the church. This site was transferred to the Synod from Messrs Friederich Eduad Schuetze, Charles Edward Abell, Phillip Ingerson, and Harold Warhurst, in whose names it had been purchased for the church. Captain John George Arnold laid the Foundation Stone of the Rectory on 14 October 1922. On completion, the Priest in Charge moved into the Rectory and set about laying

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out the gardens and rockeries. The Reverend A L Bulbeck was later made a Canon and Archdeacon, and was honoured with the OBS for his work with the Boy Scout Movement. His successor, the Reverend John Leslie Bond (1925-1929), was the second priest to live in the Rectory, and the last, until Rev Peter Patterson arrived at the end of 1956. The Reverend J L Bond became an honorary Canon in 1956, and was made Archdeacon of Strathalbyn in 1957, in which capacity he had the archidiaconal oversight of St Andrew’s Church. Mrs Bond laid the foundation stone for the new hall in 1961. Since 1961 a succession of priests have served the congregation. These include: the Reverends Peter Fisher, Ian Mussared, David Keay, R (AR) Wood, G S Hawkins, V Meyer, Robert Ankor, Allan Collett, Roger Hilton, Richard Morris, Allan Hall (SSC), Peterson Hunter, John Edwards and Owen Thomas. Currently, Mannum - Mt Pleasant and Mt Torrens churches are ministered to by Rev Bruce Cliff who is based at Waikerie and Rev John Devenport from Stirling. They conduct monthly services and are available for normal services of baptisms, weddings and funerals. Despite rumours, church auxiliary groups are always available to provide light lunch and morning or afternoon tea following funerals. For further information, don’t ask others, ask us. Other regular Sunda y services are conducted by a team of very capable lay assistants at each of the three churches. Maybe we have come full circle, as similar arrangements were in place in the days of the ‘Etona’ at the turn of the last century.

The Hall Report ell, hello again from the Hall. It’s been a busy past few months here with lots of exciting things happening. It’s been great to have new people in to join the activities or volunteer. we have had some great trips and workshops. I’ve snapped a few groovy pics I’d like to share with you. I hope they may influence your imagination and inspire you to visit us here at the Hall.

Jessica Clark

A Merry Heart A merry heart is good for you! It’s comforting, and healing, too! You should indulge in merriment, For truly it is Heaven sent. A sense of humour saves the day, And helps to chase the blues away! It’s bound to raise your spirits high; And cheer the moods of passers by! When e’er you laugh a little bit Why - then - perhaps, a local wit Will join in with a joke or two That makes the day for me and you! A book of jokes can make you laugh; And entertain your better half! Consider it as time well spent When you indulge in merriment! You owe it to your fellow men To make them happy now and then So go ahead and bring them cheer With funny yarns throughout the year! Rita Gade

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Musical Crossovers Part 3 oris Claudio Schifrin better known as “Lalo” is no stranger to South Australian audiences. He has twice performed with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra in the last decade. Lalo has made an impact in both the classical and jazz worlds. Lalo was born in Argentina and studied classical music including a scholarship at the Paris Conservative where he studied with Charles Koechlin, a disciple of Maurice Ravel. While in Paris he earned his living by playing jazz in the Paris clubs. On his return to the Argentine he was heard by Dizzy Gillespie who was there on a trip for the US State department. Dizzy invited him to the states. Schifrin wrote the extended work Gillespiana for Dizzy, and it was recorded in 1960. He joined Dizzy’s quartet as pianist. He later wrote another work for Dizzy titled The New Continent. Lalo has had much success in writing for other jazz musicians and for TV series such as The Man From Uncle and Mission Impossible. He has also written for films. Today he spends much of his time in the classical world conducting such orchestras as the London Symphony Orchestra and writing and arranging for such as Placido Domingo, Jose Carerras and Julia Mignes. Armando Anthony Corea otherwise known as Chick has achieved fame as a pianist and composer in both the jazz and classical worlds. Compositions such as Spain, Tones for Joan’s Bones and Return to Forever have become jazz standards. At the same time he has written and recorded The Mozart Sessions with Bobby McFerrin (Don’t Worry be Happy) and the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra. He has recorded Spain and his piano concerto with the London Symphony Orchestra. In an interview in 1974 he said ‘What I am striving for is incorporating the

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discipline and beauty of the symphony orchestra and classical composers - the subtlety and beauty of harmony, melody and form - with the looseness and rhythmic dancing quality of jazz and more folksy musics.’ The music of Scott Joplin was almost lost when The Entertainer was used for the theme of the film The Sting. Shortly afterwards Joshua Rifkin recorded his works in scholarly sets. Others also took up his music. Today we can still listen to Joplin playing his own rags because although he never recorded on disc he did cut piano rolls and it is from these that his playing has been recovered. What is little known about Joplin was that he aspired to write more classical music. He wrote, and had performed with little success, a ragtime opera titled Treemonisha. More recently this has been revived and the South Australian Opera performed the piece earlier in this decade. James P Johnson will not be known by name to many. He too aspired to crossover from the popular race music of the twenties and thirties to what was considered the more refined air of classical music. He did write the score for a Broadway show Running Wild which featured his best known tunes Charleston and Running Wild. He later wrote an extended work titled Yarnecraw which was performed at Carnegie Hall in 1930. It met the fate of most serious music by black composers at that time. Probably today Johnson, apart from the tunes mentioned above, is best known as the teacher of another jazz legend, Thomas ‘Fats’ Waller. These musical crossovers demonstrate that the rigorous classifying of artists denies our senses much pleasure. We should listen with our ears and not with our eyes reading the opinions of others, even this.

A Visit to Black Hill CWA

n Thursday 20th May two carloads of Red Hatters travelled to Black Hill at the invitation of the local CWA. After the dusty drive it was lovely to be greeted by the President, Del, and other members with a cuppa. Also visiting for the day were ladies from Swan Reach. On display were samples of different handicrafts the members had made over the years including floral displays, embroidered bags, jewellery, paintings, etc. Del spoke about the Black Hill Branch and some of their achievements. Not only is it a social outing where members learn hobbies and crafts but also a chance to help raise funds for projects, local and state-wide. Red Hatter, Diana Donhardt (Madam Magenta Genius) gave a short summary on “Red Hatting” and told of some of our activities and outings. Lunch was a scrumptious affair as only country ladies can provide.

After lunch the President of Mypolonga CWA gave a very interesting talk on the origins and growth of CWA which began in SA in 1929. We learnt that, amongst other things, they raise money for the Dorothy Dolling Memorial Trust (grants for rural students to further their education), put together Baby Bundles, and have successfully lobbied over the years for change in SA including the introduction of seat belts in cars. A Trading Table of goodies was auctioned and the Red Hatters showed their style buying up jams, cakes, clothing, books, etc. Afternoon tea was provided and the Red Hatters thanked the hosts for an enjoyable and informative day. The meeting concluded with the singing of the CWA song. The car drivers decided to make their way back to Mannum via different roads to avoid the dusty metal roads but that’s another story! Diana Donhardt Madame Magenta Genius

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2010 Elections Mid Murray Council would like to let property owners, who are not permanent residents in the Mid Murray Council area, know that the following changes to the electoral roll mean that you may have to re-enrol to be able to vote in the upcoming council elections. “Recent changes to the Local Government (Elections) Act 1999 mean that at 1 January of every election year, all landlords, business lessees and resident non-Australian citizens will be removed from the Council voters roll (with the exception of City of Adelaide) and must re-enrol to be able to vote.” (www.lga.sa.gov.au) This means that all ratepayers not on the State Electoral roll, including • non-Australian citizens • a sole owner who lives outside the area but owns property in the Council • a sole occupier who occupies property in the Council area as a tenant but does not live at that property • bodies corporate and groups of persons will no longer be automatically included on the Council voters roll and instead will need to apply for voting entitlements. Those affected by this change need to enrol to ensure you receive ballot papers for the next Council elections. Key Dates • Friday 13 August Voters roll closes • Tuesday 7 September Nominations to stand as a candidate open • Tuesday 21 September (12 noon) Nominations to stand as a candidate close • Monday 25 - Friday 29 October Ballot packs sent to enrolled voters • Friday 12 November (5:00pm) Voting closes. Completed ballot forms must be lodged and received by electoral officers

You Ain’t Just Playin’ Dixie ow! And what a night it was. There must have been between 120/130 people in the Lutheran Hall in Mannum last night to help raise money for the CPSW (Christian Pastoral Support Workers) at Mannum, Cambrai and hopefully Palmer Schools. With everyone enjoying nibbles and soft drinks at their allotted tables the night started off with a Prayer and then the Police Dixie Land Band from Adelaide certainly took over the stage, with them all playing their solos through the songs. I would say most of us knew the words and with feet tapping, hands clapping and smiles all round, what more could you ask for. There were lucky door prizes and the climax of the night was the Auction. People in the community had donated Pamper Packs, delicious Chocolate Goodie Baskets and Original Paintings from very talented artists from Mannum. For those who were lucky with their bids, they will be able to use and look at them for a long time to come. Thanks to all who helped on the night and the Lutherans for the use of their Hall. Bless you all.

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Mannum Rowing Club ith the Season 09/10 coming to a close, preparation for the Centenary Celebrations are gearing up. A Sub-committee has been formed and been active for some months preparing a format for a Dinner on 2nd October to Celebrate the Founding of the Rowing Club in 1910. The committee has been busy collating names and addresses of past members who have had an association with the Club. By the time you read this, invitations will have started to be mailed out. As you can appreciate, it’s virtually impossible to seek out everyone, so if you or anyone you know who has been associated with the Club would like to attend the Dinner, the cost is $40. Contact Carol Greening, details below. The Season itself has been full-on, with ongoing shed maintenance and improvements and finding time to train and

compete. A number of new members have joined from other clubs giving us a boost to the number of crews we have been able to enter at Regattas. The problem now is a shortage of boats. This will mostly be solved by the arrival of a new Double Scull/ Pair combination. It’s pleasing to see a few new Juniors in training, so we hope they continue and be ready for next Season. An End of Season Lunch/Wind-up is planned for Sunday 27th June at which a summary of the Club’s achievements for the year will be given and the new boat will be christened. A reliable source from SA Rowing has informed us (but not confirmed) that we may have won the Country Premiership, Masters Mens Premiership, and the Individual Mens Award for the Person with the most Individual Wins. The presentations will be held

in Adelaide on the 25th June. At present Mannum Club Members John and Claire Banks, Dean Mobbs, Brian Bormann, Graham Hunt, Michael Wegener and Mark Johnson are in training for the Australian Masters Championship, 3rd to 6th June in Perth. So, also by the time you read this, we may have bagged a few Medals. A contingent from SA is going, so combining with these other clubs we are able to have a few extra races. A full summary of the year’s achievements will be given in the July issue of Mannum Mag, together with a brief on the history of the Club and a page of the first Annual Report 1910. Centenary Dinner Date: Saturday 2nd October Cost: $40 Contact: Carol Greening Phone: 8569 1609 Email: carolg@baonline.com.au Anyone is Welcome. Brian Bormann, President

South Australian Living Artists

he Arnold Gallery is supporting SALA (South Australian Living Artists) festival again this year, 30th July to 22nd August. We will include 3 local artists, as well as Shane Strudwick who exhibited last year. “River Life” will combine stunning photographs with paintings in watercolour, oils and pencil with sculptures depicting river scenes, river boats and general subjects of river life. Works from Shane Strudwick, Roger Baker, Sandie Kuehne and Barry Walker will be displayed.

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You know you’re a rower when ... you only recognize your friends from behind. ... you constantly check the tightness of nuts in handrails, chairs, door handles, etc. ... every time you sit in a chair you are mildly surprised to discover that it doesn't slide back and forth.

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Astronomer’s Corner here to find those elusive wandering planets in the night sky? Thales on Samos would have probably had an almanac of his own making or an ephemeris. Take a look in today’s Adelaide Advertiser in the weather map section where it says rise and set of planets. But it only says rising and setting of planets, where do you look? The sun is our nearest major mover when it comes to gravity so all the planets will be within 8 degrees of the place where the sun rises or sets. As you would imagine the best time to look for them would be when the sun or moon for that matter is not around. The time in the local paper would be corrected for local observation. Outer planets are those beyond Earth and the inner planets are from the Earth and closer. Some papers even have asteroid location maps, but they would need a good large set of binocular to find and loads of time. Another factor about looking for planets is the horizon atmosphere which will “boil” the image so finding the rise time and waiting a bit will always be a help. Whatever the time of year, try to remember where the sun rises and sets at that time and make a note as it moves on the horizon from evening to evening. The distance travelled along the horizon is limited during the season. Look in that spot at other times and, you guessed it, there may be a planet there. Imagine a line along the path the sun takes from horizon to horizon. All of the planets can be observed close to that line. We cannot “see” all the planets due to their distance - a telescope would be a must. But just locating and observing the “easy planets” can be a great pastime on a day-to-day basis. The evening skyline changes from place to place and knowing where the trig points are on top of hills, can be a great help when observing the moon and a planetary encounter in reference to the Earth.

hared Stitches of Mannum recently held their AGM with the new office bearers elected as follows:President: Margaret Frahn Secretary: Helen Turner Treasurer: Ruth Hoyle In March, we had a community quilt day and as a result of a request from a medical officer with Star Med, who is the niece of one of our members, we made liners (little quilts) to fit over the restraint straps in the Baby Retrieval Units which are used in ambulances, helicopters and planes. The BRUs are used to transport babies up to 5kg. Often the babies they retrieve are very premature, from 24 weeks gestation and under 800g. The restraint straps in these units are too harsh for the babies very delicate skin so they put the liners between the baby and the harness. We made a dozen of these and sent them off to Star Med. The staff were very pleased with our effort and

within a week of receiving them they had been put to good use.

Little quilts in use in the Retrieval Unit

The Shared Stitches of Mannum meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month in the Anglican Church Hall at 9:00am. Then on the 5th Wednesday of the month we meet to make quilts for the community. If you would like more information about this group, call Helen on 8569 2185. Helen Turner

Dave Allen

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Jupiter came down to Earth one day and decided to help these two criminals to rob a bank. Anyway, to make a long story short, they got caught and the three of them found themselves in court. The judge sentenced the two earthlings to fifteen years, and Jupiter was a bit shocked when he was sentenced to ten years. “But your honour" said Jupiter, "I didn't even take part in the robbery!” “Yes” said the judge. “But you helped them, planet!”.

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Margaret Frahn displaying some of the Star Med baby protectors

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Angie’s Cooking Tips he days are getting shorter and colder, winter is nearly here and with it we start looking for warming and comforting dishes to prepare. One of my favourite things to make on a grey day to cheer me up is apple pie, and I have been playing around with it a little. Recently over the Anzac break I had a light bulb moment, apple crumble with Anzac biscuit crumble topping, I’m sure somebody has thought of it before it does seem logical. Anyway the results were great, and I don’t think I’ll make another apple crumble without using that as the topping. Here is the apple pie recipe I used and feel free to play around with it yourselves. If you are not into making the

pastry, a bought, frozen, short crust pastry will work fine, I always roll it a little thinner when I use it. Gran’s Apple Pie (Yes I'm a Gran!)

Pastry 2 good tablespoons of butter ½ cup sugar 1 egg 2 cups SR flour a little water (if needed) Filling 2 tablespoons butter 8-10 apples of choice 3 whole cloves ½ teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon nutmeg 2 tablespoons sugar egg yolk, well beaten for eggwash Method Pre-heat oven to 180°C. Pastry: Beat butter and sugar. Add

egg, then add flour. Mix to form a dough (Add water, a sprinkle at a time if dough is too dry). Roll out pastry, line base of pan with pastry (leave some pastry for a lid). Filling: Peel, core and slice apples. In a large pan, melt butter over medium heat, add apples, sugar, cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg. Remove from heat when apples are nearly cooked, firm but tender, 8-10 minutes, cool. When I find a lot of liquid in the cooked apple (moisture content differs in some apple varieties), before cooling the cooked apples I mix in ½ to 1 tablespoon of cornflour. This thickens the liquid a little and assists in preventing a soggy

pastry in the finished dish. When apples are cooled, place in pastry lined dish, brush edges of pastry with egg wash, place pastry top on pie and press down on edges to secure to base. Brush top with egg wash, sprinkle with a little sugar (optional). Air vents must be pierced into the top of the pie to allow steam to escape; the word volcano comes to mind if this step is not carried out! Bake until golden brown, approximately 20 minutes. Send your article s ugge s t i ons to Angie, 39 Randell, St Mannum, SA 5238 or Email: mmcss.angroesler@internode.on.net Angie Roesler

Why do croutons come in airtight packages? Aren’t they just stale bread to begin with? I was thinking about how mothers feed their babies with tiny little spoons and forks, so I wondered what do Chinese mothers use? Toothpicks? If you buy lemon juice it contains artificial colours and flavours, but dishwashing liquid contains real lemons!

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Mannum Golf Club Competition Results Sponsor: R and S Dahlitz Plumbing Competition: Stableford 08/05/2010 Winner of the Day M Bormann Score 41 A Grade S Mcglashan Score 41 P Kroehn Score 41 R Burt Score 40 W Banks Score 39 D Jericho Score 38 Nearest the Pin 4 and 13 W Banks 6 and 15 K Dohnt Sponsor: Males Meats Competition: Stroke 15/05/2010 Winner of the day W Banks Score 69 A Grade R Sparks Score 69 M Morrissey Score 71 P Kroehn Score 71 D Jericho Score 71 S Mcglashan Score 72 N Warhurst Score 73 Nearest the Pin 4 and 13 R Spark 6 and 15 P Kroehn Sponsor: McCues Bakery Competition: Stableford 22/05/2010 Winner of the day S Mcglashan Score 43 A Grade T Miller Score 41 M Morrissey Score 40 R Porter Score 39 W Banks Score 36 N Dalton Score 36 P Kroehn Score 36 Nearest the Pin 4 and 13 T Miller 6 and 15 R Porter Sponsor: Club Championship Qualifying Round 1 Competition: Stroke (29/05/2009) A Grade M Bormann Score 76 S Mcglashan Score 83 P Kroehn Score 84 J Applebee Score 85 N Kroehn Score 92 K Dohnt Score 92 T Miller Score 92 C Grade N Warhurst Score 98 D Ghaskell Score 99 C Chadwick Score 102 D Wilson Score 112 Nearest the Pin 4 and 13 N Warhurst 6 and 15 J Applebee

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Mannum Red Cross ur Branch held another successful Card Luncheon on April 29th with players coming from as far as Kapunda, Barossa Valley, Mt Barker, Murray Bridge and Jervois, as well as locals. A two course meal was served comprising of many salads, meats, pavlovas, cream puffs, fruit salad, tarts and jellies and slices. Winner of 500 was Valerie Kruse from Kapunda. An encouragement award went to

PamGrey fromMurray Bridge. Bugs winner was Raelene Parker from Whyalla. The Special Prize was awarded to Audrey Harris from Murray Bridge. Cups of tea were served at the conclusion. The Trading Table and Raffles raised $706. On Monday May 10th the Monthly Meeting was held with 8 members attending and 2 apologies.

A roster was made for the selling of badges on Friday May 21st. It was decided to hold the next Card Luncheon on Thursday July 22nd. The next meeting will be the Annual General Meeting, and it will be held on Tuesday 8th June instead of the usual meeting day, which falls on the Queen’s birthday holiday. Meeting closed 3pm. Rae Bottroff

A man walked by a table in a hotel and noticed three men and a dog playing cards. The dog was exhibiting an extraordinary performance. “That is a very smart dog,” the man commented. “He’s not so smart,” said one of the irked players. “Every time he gets a good hand he wags his tail.”

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Skate Park Committee Report ine people attended the Skate Park meeting on Monday 17th May at the Leisure Centre Clubrooms where the following information was presented by Shane Thomson. • The Skate Park design has been completed with all 10 of the previously listed ‘must have’ elements included. • At 28.5 metres by 24.5 metres (700 square metres) it is almost double the size that could have been built on the reserve. • The cost is within the

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$159,000 allocated funding, including soft, street-style lighting. • The design includes elements that cater for both young and experienced users The plans, including colour and 3D design images were presented for discussion. The young people present approved the design and offered two suggestions. • Add ¼ pipe to the corner. • Remove third bowl for ease of possible future expansion.

The plans were taken to school for the benefit of the majority of young people who were not able to attend the meeting. Fourteen people attended a Skate Park meeting at Mannum Com m un i t y College on Thursday 20th May. Shane Thomson presented a report from the students. • They like the park as it is. • All present wanted to keep the third bowl, not remove it as suggested Monday night.

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The following additions to the plan were suggested. • Extra ledges as shown on a plan for an existing skate park. • Grass, seating, tables, water fountain, dirt jumps and extra lighting. The designs were left at the school for further consultation with other students. Shane Thompson will present the results to next Mid Murray Council meeting. Joy Marks, Skate Park Committee

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Mulling Over Mafeking Max is a regular contributor and winner at the Grenfell Henry Lawson Festival (NSW). In 2009 “Mulling over Mafeking” won the open traditional verse section and the Grenfell Henry Lawson statuette for best poem in all classes. “It’s my fifth traditional verse win and my fourth statuette, so it’s time I bowed out of Grenfell’s event graciously I think. Mafeking had a profound effect on me when I walked around the ghost-town diggings some years ago to get some atmosphere for writing my poem. There was little evidence of the once-thriving, 10,000 strong mining community. I saw a rusting half bucket and several open mine shafts (not all of which were covered by metal grills)... that’s all. I hope you enjoy the poem and get from it something of the feeling I had when I was at Mafeking.” Max Merckenschlager

MULLING OVER MAFEKING The sedges and the bracken ferns are marching up the hill; below, the scene at Spion Kopf and Ladysmith is still. They shoulder arms to stringybarks and blackwoods in their hosts and bow in silent homage to a thousand miners’ ghosts.

The winter rains and horses hooves make gluepots of the roads and wagon wheels are sinking fast beneath their precious loads. Then opportunist bullockies see hauling business thrive, while sucking hapless owners out with teams of ‘four-wheel-drive’.

Down gullies deep, nine thousand more are working at their claims the Brownings, Carrs and Kellys, in a culture-pot of names. That spectre with a shovel and his mate with swirling pan, may hail from Cork in Ireland, or be German, Swede or Ghan.

The children search for Australites that fell from outer space and hone their skills of prospecting for colour in the trace. They know the scrub’s surprises and it spills their childish laughs, while careful feet avoid the mouths of miners’ blackened shafts.

A bugler sounding reveille draws miners from their beds, and commerce cranks through Mafeking in slabhut stores and sheds. A city stitched from canvas twinkles brightly after tea, while valleys ring in chorus of the male-voice harmony.

A chilling front of several weeks is disinclined to go; it numbs the toes of students as they cross the fields of snow. The food’s consumed - now hunger parks in every miner’s tent, as goodwill and camaraderie are gathered up and spent.

“No Orients! No Women!”- but their ruling shall relax; they’ll save their spleen for governments that over-rule and tax. A family is coming - one asleep on father’s neck; her siblings 4 to 7 years are old enough to trek.

But hark! From Mason’s Paddock there’s an echoed, cheery cry; a wagonload of vegetables has come to boost supply! Then snatching up their polished picks, that mountain-tempered band revisits hardship stoically, to wash the gold from sand. Max Merckenschlager

Footnote: Mafeking is a retired goldfield of The Grampians, Victoria A man was standing at the bar in the pub in Mafeking. His head was covered in scars and he wasn't a pretty sight. A young lad began sniggering and pointed the man out to his mates. A big burly miner jumped up and grabbed the young lad. "Never, never, make fun of that man. He's a hero, there was a big fall in the pit and he stood with a wooden bar on his head for 6 hours holding the roof up while his mates were rescued. That's why he bears those terrible scars." "I'm sorry mate, didn't know," said the young lad, "but how did he get that cauliflower ear?" "Aw well, that happened when he was hammered into position."

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Chippy Chatter hope this issue of the Mannum Mag finds you all in good health, something I find is taken for granted at times. The Community Helpers Shop has been inundated lately with a constant stream of donations. Thank you to those in our community that put their unwanted items to very good use. The funds raised through the “Op Shop” goes directly back into the community by way of CHIPS service provision, so give yourselves all a big pat on the back. While on the subject of service provision, which is the name of the game at CHIPS. If you happen to find that you require a little help with your daily living needs please contact us to arrange a client assessment. It’s as easy as picking up the phone, call us on 8569 2129. Once you are signed up as a CHIPS client, all

of our services are available to you, at minimal cost. This is where the funds raised by the CommunityHelpers Shop come in. The services that CHIPS offers to clients include Social Support, Transport, Window Cleaning, Gardening and Home Help and are designed to keep clients safe in their own homes None of this would be possible without our truly valuable volunteers. CHIPS is so fortunate to have a wonderful band of dedicated volunteers. They give up their time to “put back” to their community and go “above and beyond” in most cases. Wondering what to do with the spare time you have on your ha nds? Why not give volunteering a go? A truly rewarding pursuit, which can enhance your life in so many ways. A comment from

volunteers that I have heard more than once is, “Why didn’t I think of doing this sooner? Becoming a volunteer has given me a daily sense of purpose.” Big congratulations to Cheryl Keatley, our Shop Manager who also volunteers her time to fulfill the duties of Treasurer for C H IP S B oa r d of M a na ge me nt . C h e r y l ’ s dedication has not gone unnoticed and was recently awarded a “You are Treasured Award”. Well done! Have you got your ticket in the Australian Central Lottery yet? This lottery is unique in that 100% of ticket sales goes b a c k t o pa r t i c i pa t i n g not-for-profit groups and organisations. Prizes range from a new car to a Complete Home Theatre Package. Tickets are available at CHIPS. You will find us at 39 Randell

S t r e e t Mannum, various Mannum businesses and our volunteers have books to sell. Buying these tickets directly assists us to assist you. What are you waiting for? You’ve got to be in it to win it. Marion Wilson, Co-ordinator

Hospital regulations require a wheelchair for patients being discharged. A volunteer working at a hospital found one elderly gentleman dressed and sitting on the bed with a suitcase at his feet who insisted he didn’t need help to leave the hospital. After a chat about rules being rules, he reluctantly sat in the wheelchair. When asked if his wife was meeting him he said “I don’t know. She’s still upstairs changing out of her hospital gown.”

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From The Lions’ Den Can and Bottle Recycling

ver the last four years the Mannum Lions’ can and bottle recycling program has grown markedly and it is now the Club’s biggest fund raiser. The Lions

regularly empty around 40 designated collecting bins. Most are around the town but some bins are from as far north as Purnong and as far south as Zadow’s Landing.

A couple of teams of Lions head off each week to collect the cans and bottles while a larger team sorts the collection at our Recycling Depot. In the winter months this amounts to about 10 wheelie bins full per week, but during the summer holiday season this number can blow out to over 30 full bins. With deposits on most cans and bottles now at 10 cents this can bring in a lot of money. This financial year, to date, total proceeds have passed $12000. Colin Pym, who heads the pr oject, expressed his appreciation to community

members for putting their empties into the Lions’ bins. “The money is returned to the community,” Colin explained, “with the majority of proceeds going to local projects such as the electric BBQs and shelters at Mary Ann reserve.” The saddest day for the collectors came recently when they found about 60 unopened cans of beer left at one of the collecting spots. They had a used-by date sometime in the 1990s! “We had to open them all and pour out the contents,” said Colin. “Some of the Lions nearly cried!” David Dowley

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From The Hall e live in a consumer age focussed primarily on the consumption of goods and services; often leaving human, community or non tangible aspects of life sidelined or neglected. There are ample statistics on rates of Mental Illness in Western Societies which prove this consumer age has not made the general population any happier and

many are much less happy. There is a well known saying that without a vision people perish. We all need vision, to find our vocation to make our lives more full and complete. To make progress you may just have to start something small and it can eventually turn out to be much larger in the long run, giving satisfaction personally and benefit to those around us.

Good Mental Health does not consist of having all the trappings, but in doing something for ourselves and others. Some goals may even fail or not be continued, but don’t give up on yourselves or others. Just some words of encouragement to help someone else get started or to keep going could make all the difference in life’s journey. The Hall

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Mannum Golf Club ood autumn weather during April and May has encouraged many players to come out and enjoy the sunny conditions, before the onset of winter weather begins. The Clubs Open Day was held on Saturday 10th April with a mixed Ambrose competition. There was a good attendance that was matched by some good scores on the day. The winning team of the day with an impressive 52¼ was Robin Burt, Leanne Quast, Trevor Johnson, and Rod Porter. This was following by an evening meal, which was enjoyed by all. The Murraylands Junior Fundraiser was held the following day on Sunday 11th April at Murray Bridge. The team of Neil Warhurst, Jeff Applebee, Randyl Whittenbury and Sha un McGlasham represented the Club and finished a creditable 3rd overall. The Ladies in April & May travelled to Blackwood, McCracken, Royal Adelaide & Gawler Clubs, with the only

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notable mention being Ladies Captain Lisa Hancock scoring an impressive 39 points at the Royal Adelaide course. The Club’ s annual Unforgettable Houseboat Holiday raffle was drawn on Sunday 16th May. Members enjoyed a 9 hole Competition before the draw and the BBQ tha t followed. The Management Committee would like to thank all the businesses who supplied a prize for the raffle, and the members who worked tirelessly in selling the tickets to make it a success. June will be a busy month at the Golf Club with the running of a Police Golf Day on Tuesday 1st June with part proceeds to go to Aminya Homes. Club Championships will also be held for the Men and Ladies and to all those participating - good golfing. If you would like to become a member of the Golf Club it’s easy. To contact the Club phone 8569 2066. Neil Warhurst

MCSS has been fortunate enough to secure, through Volunteer SA, four FREE training sessions for our community. Skills For C ommi t t e e a nd Boa r d Members, June 16th 6:30pm to 9:30pm. Developing Grant Applications, June 17th, 1:30pm to 4:30pm. Building Conflict Resolution Skills, June 17th 6:30pmto 9:30pm. Supervision a nd Le a de rship Skills Development, June 18 th , 9:30am to 12:30pm. These workshops are ideal for those involved with not-for-profit organisations, and let’s face it, it’s not very often you can get something for free. If you would like to take up this opportunity please contact MMCSS, 8569 2129, or call in and see us at 39 Randell Street Mannum. Bookings are essential, limited placements are available for each workshop so secure your spot early.

The computer courses are in full swing at the moment, the first MYOB course for a little while is well attended as are ‘Starting Out on Your Computer’ and ‘Getting the Most Out of Your Computer’. If you are wishing to participate in any computer course contact us for details. Currently we are seeking interest for St John Senior First Aid and CPR Update course, and for a Sewing Group to meet at the centre on Wednesdays. Please contact us if you are interested. Welcome to the new volunteers who have recently come on board, we are so pleased that you have decided to donate your free time with us. If volunteering is something you have thought about doing, drop in to the office and have a chat to our staff and pick up your application form. Marion Wilson, Coordinator

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ourses and classes will continue in 2010, and are as always open to all members of our community. Getting the Most out of your Cooking with Angie Computer Starting Thursday 3rd June Wednesday Night Class 6:00pm - 9:00pm, 5 weeks Started February 3rd Mannum Community College 6:00pm - 9:00pm, 10 weeks Sewing Group Starting Out on Your Computer Thursday Afternoons Tuesday 2nd February 1:00pm - 3:30pm, ongoing 6:00pm - 9:00pm, 5 weeks Seeking interest MYOB Monday Evenings 6:00pm - 9:00pm, 10 weeks

Registration is essential to avoid disappointment. When the forecast temperature is 30 or over the weekly Monday Art Class with Evelyn (12:00pm - 3:00pm) will convene at the Mannum Community Club River Bar. Belly Dancing, Mannum Community Club, 5:00pm - 6:00pm. Courses available on demand are Getting the Most Out of the Internet, Digital Story Telling and Adult Literacy and Numeracy. Call MMCSS 8569 2129 for more details.

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Ladies, don’t forget the rummage sale. It’s a chance to get rid of those things not worth keeping around the house. Bring your husbands. Next Thursday there will be tryouts for the choir. They need all the help they can get. Scouts are savingaluminum cans, bottles and other items to be recycled. Proceeds will be used to cripple children. Please place your donation in the envelope along with the deceased person you want remembered. Potluck supper Sunday at 5:00 pm – prayer and medication to follow. The ladies of the Church have cast off clothing of every kind. They may be seen in the basement on Friday afternoon. The eighth-graders will be presenting Shakespeare’s Hamlet in the Church basement Friday at 7 pm. The congregation is invited to attend this tragedy.

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Contacting Mannum Police

Mannum Police ommunity members are encouraged to contact the police whenever they have concerns about any issue, for example speed problems or other matters of a similar nature in the district. I am sure many members of the community have received infringement notices after being detected by speed cameras on roads where community members have raised concerns. Don’t assume that we are not doing anything about these matters, we utilize all the resources we have available to us. If you have any information which may assist in clearing up any incident please contact your police.

Window Smashed 24/4 Assault, Randell Street Victim hit by offender 30/4-2/5 Property Damage, Randell Street Shop window smashed 1/5-12/5 Property Damage, Adelaide Rd Sand poured into excavator motor 1/5-3/5 Mark Graffiti, Randell Street Tag marked on sheds 12/5 Assault, Walker Avenue Victim assaulted in street 21/5 Theft, River Lane Letterbox stolen 22/5 Interfere with motor vehicle, Walker Avenue Tractor started up and driven around school yard 25/5-26/5 Property Damage, Bretag Street House Window smashed

1/11/09-12/5/10 Theft, Randell Street, $2620 of garden tools 19/4 Theft, Randall Street Wheelie Bin 23/4-26/4 Property Damage, Mannum Community College

Speed 23 Exceed .05 Limit 4 Minor Possessing Alcohol 1 No Number Plates 1 Insecure Firearms 1

The following is a list of reports/arrests which have occurred in the past month.

No Lights 1 Assault 2 Misuse Motor Vehicle 1 Unregistered 2 Unlicenced 3 Failure to Display L Plates 4 Fail to Wear Seatbelt 2 DUI 1 Uninsured 2 Insecure Load 1 Driving While Suspended 1 Don’t be caught by Chance.

Did you know…? A wheeled recreational device is any vehicle that is designed to be used by a person and is propelled by human power or gravity. It inclu des r oller -blades, roller-skates, skateboards and scooters. You must wear an approved bicycle helmet when using a skateboard, roller blades or a scooter. These vehicles cannot be used at night. Senior Constable Chance Mannum Police

Ageing in the Murraylands (that includes all of us)

with Millie

o you try singing when you’re in the shower, or feeling lonely, depressed, despairing? When the going gets really rough, it’s not the first thing that comes to mind. Colin Slater OAM reels off a long list of conditions for which singing is the antidote, including chronic pain and suicide - all without drugs or ringing Lifeline. Recently he visited Murray Bridge en route from Narrandera to Ga wler, ‘because it was a spot on the map in the general area’. The Standard had publishednotices, hidden in the back pages, inviting us, the public, to a workshopabout Sing Australia. Five of us locals turned up, Page 18

including the accompanists, and immensely in a choral I came away feeling more environment or at home. would have come if he’d Colin has focussed on rural chosen Mannum … and communities around Australia, advertised in Mannum Mag. and now there are 19 groups in In 1985 Colin Slater, an SA, two in Adelaide and the accomplished singer and rest mostly on Eyre Peninsula singing teacher, established and in the mid-north. Goolwa, Sing Australia Pty Ltd to Gawler and Campbelltown are promote singing, Australian the closest to us. He is at pains compositions and Australian to emphasize that Sing artists. He uses a unique style Australia groups are no threat of teaching for large groups to existing choirs or other based on accepting everyone as community groups, in fact some individuals, all with an equal people go on to join other desire to sing. There are no s i n g i n g g r o u p s a f t e r auditions, you don’t need to be discovering their ‘voice’. able to read music or sing in Why do I think Mannum tune. You just go along might be a possibility for a whenever you can, join in, and Sing Australia group? The become one of the many people police band concert was sold who now have singing skills so out recently, before we even they can enjoy themselves got to buying tickets. We have Mannum Mag

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annum Neighbourhood Watch meet on the third Tuesday of the month in the Senior Citizens Rooms at the Leisure Centre. It is an opportunity to hear what has been occurring in the district and what role you can play in helping Mannum and the district to be a safe place to work and live. Come along and be involved. Next Meeting Tuesday June 15th 7:30 p.m. at the Senior Citizen’s Room Mannum Leisure Centre All welcome, especially new members. Tea and coffee provided after the meeting.

a community interested in music. And, we have CHIPS (“I” = Isolated) and The Hall, a Men’s Group and Senior Citizens, and more. Each reach out to people in their own way. I wonder, could they join forces to invite Colin to Mannum for a workshop, and publicise the event widely in the surrounding region to draw in people living in remoter places? Millie

Sillie Millie says: Bugger me, now she wants to turn us all into supercalifragilisticexpialidocious warblers. Need I even ask ‘Who is the Silly one here?’ www.singaustralia.com.au givesa lot of informationabout SingAustralia, including stories from local groups. Issue Number 47

Happy Returns here had been almost no rain during the winter. By early November the few crops that had been planted had burned and there wasn’t even any feed for the sheep. Mr Munn, the farmer Dad worked for told Dad he couldn’t use him anymore. It was the same everywhere, there was no work in the town. Mum and Dad had long faces and talked quietly far into the night after Doreen and I had been sent to bed. The mumble of voices could still be heard. Dad had to go to the city to find work. We stayed home in our little fibro house on North street. It only had two bedrooms. Mum and Dad had one, Doreen, my young sister had the other and I slept out on the back verandah. When Christmas came Mum told us that Dad couldn’t get time off work and we would have Christmas without him. We had some lemonade and made a toast to him as we ate our Christmas lunch. January and February were very hot. The land was brown and dry. There were dust storms and fires. Mostly the fires burnt in the mallee and there wasn’t too much of it left around us.

In early February Doreen and I went back to school. Most of the children were like us with very little and parents not quite sure how they would buy the new books we needed as well as the new clothes required because we had grown. People traded and exchanged and mothers sewed. It all seemed to work out in the finish. It was the end of March when the rains came. They kept coming in April and May and suddenly people were smiling. The bank managers no longer hid but once again walked down Railway terrace nodding to people. There was money to lend again. The season was looking good. Mr Munn came round and spoke with Mum. We didn’t know what was said. Children weren’t told in those days. Mum seemed to be smiling more and occasionally we would get an extra treat in our lunch. All the time Dad had been away Mum would write to him each Sunday night while she listened to the radio. Dad must have done the same wherever he was since a letter would arrive regularly on Tuesday for Mum. It would also contain little notes

for Doreen and I telling something about life and the sights in the city. After one letter Mum told us that Dad would be coming home. Mr Munn had money again and work and had offered Dad back his old job. By now it was late June. One Saturday we went down to the station at about lunch time. The train was late but eventually arrived belching smoke and steam and panting as though it had run a long race. We looked anxiously along the length of four carriages and guard’s van waiting for Dad to appear. Finally he swung down onto the station carrying the small case he had left with all those months ago. There was a race, he to us and us to him. We were all laughing and hugging and talking together and Mum was crying a little. Dad’s eyes were very bright and Doreen was blubbering. Perhaps I cried too. At last we moved away from the station walking happily home with me carrying the case. It was the twenty fifth of the month and for us it was Christmas in June. The Diarist

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On My Bookshelf The House at Pooh Corner by A A Milne

n the Antiques Road Show on TV the other night a small collection of Pooh Bear memorabilia was shown, including several photos of an adorable young Christopher Robin. I met him once. Well, when I say I met him, I was actually served by him in his bookshop in Dartmouth, Devon - a middle-aged Christopher Milne and to be quite honest I didn’t realize it was him until later. After seeing the TV show I pulled out my small but much loved collection of A A Milne books. (The original editions, illustrated by the brilliant Ernest H. Shepard, not the Walt Disney travesties). My copy of “The House at Pooh Corner” is battered, stained and creased and no wonder, it is 72 years old. Oh dear, I notice an older cousin’s name inside. Will I confess?

The grubbiest pages are the favourite parts, dirty fingermarks everywhere. The chapter “In Which A Search is Organdized and Piglet Nearly Meets the Heffalump Again”, where Pooh and Piglet find a trap for Heffalumps still makes me laugh out loud. Later, in the chapter “In Which Pooh Invents a New Game and Eeyore Joins In”, Pooh invented the game “Poohsticks”. He discovered that if he dropped a stick from one side of the bridge upstream, it would come out on the other side downstream. Pooh played this game with his friends on the edge of the forest. One Christmas we spent a memorable week staying in an old farmhouse in Sussex. Our son had married an English girl and we rented an old house with her family. It was our first cold Christmas and we enjoyed the winter nights around a huge open fire and the days, though cold, were mostly fine and it was good walking weather. One day I noticed, in the little village nearby, a map in a shop window giving directions to “Poohsticks Bridge” So my husband and my daughter-in-law’s brother, another Christopher and I set off to find it. It was a muddy track and the few people we saw were on horseback and they stirred up the mud even more. We trudged along for some distance and eventually there was the little stream and there was “Poohsticks Bridge”. No signs, no people, just the three of us. We were in an enchanted place and of course we had a game of Poohsticks - for ourselves and Pooh and Piglet and Christopher Robin and Kanga and Roo and Tigger and Eeyore and all their forest friends. Jo Kader

Jo and Dennis Kader on Poohsticks Bridge

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Knitting Group. Bring your craft along and join in! Tea/coffee provided. For $6, stay for a cooked lunch. Mannum Weight Watchers.  Rhonda 8569 1123. Social Day. Bingo in morning and games in afternoon. Cost $6 for the day which includes cooked lunch. Scrabble Day. (*Dates change so please ring to confirm times.) Come and enjoy a relaxed game of scrabble. Cost $2 for the morning or $6 for a cooked lunch Mannum Red Cross Wellbeing Nucleus Discussion Group. Evolved from Mediation, Pastoral Care, Enneagram, Art & Soul Groups. Men’s Group. Socialisation and companionship. $6 for centre based activities including a cooked lunch. Outings are held on a regular basis. Costs may vary on these days. Women’s Health and Information Group. Card Afternoon. Bring your cards and participate in a friendly relaxed game of 500, Canasta, Bridge, Whist (the choice is yours!). Cost $2 (includes afternoon tea.) Men’s Discussion Group.  Ralph on 8569 1264.

Sometimes, if you stand on the bottom rail of a bridge and lean over to watch the river slipping slowly away beneath you, you will suddenly know everything there is to be known. Winnie the Pooh

Hospital Programs - Phone 8569 0200 Audio Clinic: for appointments phone 1800 057 220 Child & Youth Health Services: Contact 1300 733 606 for appointment Community Midwifery Service: phone 8569 0200 to make a booking Community Nursing Service: Murray Mallee Community Health Service Phone 8535 6800. Hire of Crutches: visit the hospital or phone 8569 0200 Mannum Domiciliary Care Services: phone 8569 0240 or through the hospital on 8569 0200. Meals on Wheels: Doctors referral necessary Optometrist: For an Appointments phone 8569 0200. Physiotherapy (Private): Consulting Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays Appointments phone 8569 0200. Private Podiatry: Appointment to be made at the Domiciliary Care Office phone 8569 0240.

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If you would like to attend any of the Day Centre programs but cannot drive here, please contact me (8569 0219) and I will arrange transport for you.

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An Australian Adventure Vivian Garner

(And so to home - and back again!) he cruise back was not up to the standard of the P & O. The petroleum crisis was putting pressure on fuel prices and our ship was burning coal, at least according to an English tablemate. He had been in the engine room until he retired from the merchant marine and wanted desperately to go below and adjust the mixture. The crew would have none of it and he would stand and shake his head at the black cloud pouring from the funnel and tell anyone who would listen that they were making a right mess. At any rate the promenade deck was covered with greasy black slime. It was fun just the same and almost exactly a year to the day from when we left Canada, we got off in Florida and headed north.

Back in Canada, the mail started arriving. It took 6 weeks then, and up to 6 months if you sent it surface which many did. We received pictures of the Christmas devastation of Cyclone Tracy in Darwin, in June. Then one day I opened a letter from Pat Harris and a newspaper clipping fell out. A pilot and passengers had crashed in a small plane on the NSW coast. It took three days to find the bodies of Jeff Ray and his passengers. Pat Harris said the entire Creek sat by the radio and prayed and hoped with Pat Ray and her three children ’til they were found. The Creek was like that. We settled back in. The kids were enjoying school and Edgar had found good work but within two years health problems, exacerbated by allergies, had Terra Lea and

Edgar longingly remembering their year of freedom. Terra Lea had always taken her lot philosophically but a year of unrestricted activity made the return of her chronic allergy problem hard to take. Edgar developed what seemed a common attack of ulcers but the specialist finally diagnosed an extreme allergic reaction that threatened his working life. There were no guarantees but we decided to give Australia another try. However, the rules had changed and there were new criteria to meet. Then we got a letter from the consulate telling us that under the new rules we had been given the right of return within 3 years of our leaving. We booked a plane and made it with 6 months to spare. We went to Tamworth this

time. The Creek just didn’t have the work opportunities. Edgar had a workmate there and Terry and Elaine had a rental house waiting for us. The agent looked a little surprised when he came to collect the rent. From Terry’s grin I was sure he hadn’t mentioned 5 kids. Within six weeks I was out to work and Edgar had found a house he could renovate into something livable. Pat Ray was getting married to a fellow who loved her and her kids. Pat was no longer in Werris Creek but Pat and Cliff Harris spent a lot of time helping us clean up the rubble and get our yard slashed into shape. Within a year, Terra Lea was back playing sport, the house was renovated and Edgar was back working. To be continued

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover. Mark Twain

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Mannum Youth Youth Advisory Committee Have a YAC’ with the Mid Murray Council idMurray Council has recently established Youth Advisory Committees in Swan Reach, Truro and Mannum, and there is likely to be one soon in the Cambrai Sedan area. YACs are groups of young people who, like the youth in the story below take the opportunity to ‘make a difference’.

Keep an eye out over the coming months for inspirational, local stories of young people making a difference to their community. You can make a difference, one step at a time. If you are aged 12 - 25 and would like to join a YAC or find out more please contact Shane Thompson.

Inspirational Youth Can Make A Difference… ne day a man was walking along the beach when he noticed a boy picking something up and gently throwing it into the ocean. Approaching the boy, he asked “what are you doing?” The youth replied “throwing starfish back into the ocean. The surf is up and the tide is going out. If I don’t throw them back, they’ll die” “Son,” the man said, “don’t you realise there is miles and

miles of beach and thousands of starfish? You can’t make a difference!” After listening politely, the youth bent down, picked up another starfish, and threw it back into the surf. Then, smiling at the man, he said “I made a difference to that one.” Original Story Loren Eisley Source: Inspirational Cinema Website www.inspirationalcinema.com.au

Skate Park lanning for the Mid Murray Skate Park is progressing well. Following a workshop with young people who will use the skate park, engineer Stan Robb has come up with an incredible design. The 700 square metre facility has plenty of features including all top ten elements identified by the youth. The design features three bowls, spine, banks, quarter pipes, fun box, ledges, upsie rail, stairs, waterfall, half pipe and much more. The youth who have been involved in the design have given it a glowing endorsement. When given the opportunity to provide feedback and improve the design the young people offered very few suggestions as they liked it just the way it was

and soon realised the design met all their needs. With the support of the Skate Park Committee also, the design will now be finalised and presented to Council for their endorsement at the June meeting. At the same time development approval will be sought under the Federal Government Community Infrastructure Program and shortly there after Council will put the construction of the Skate Park out to tender. The project appears to be on target to meet the funding deadlines with the skate park expected to be completed and launched in late 2010 or very early 2011. To view the draft plan please contact Shane Thompson at the Mannum Office on 8569 0100.

Want to know more about any of the above? Contact Shane Thompson to discuss youth or other community development needs, challenges, issues or opportunities. Telephone: 8569 0100, Mobile: 0457 845 999 or Email: sthompson@mid-murray.sa.gov.au Page 22

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Bless ‘Em All t’s that time of year again wh en governmen ts acknowledge the priceless contributions made by an army of volunteers. Jacqui and I belong to several groups and, like many of you, we willingly and freely contribute to the running of our community. For one thing, we look on it as our employment for the part pensions we receive as senior citizens. But more than that, volunteering has its own intrinsic rewards, such as the thank yous and smiles, and the warm feeling you get when a job is well done. The world doesn’t owe us you and me - a thing. Have you ever paused and reflected on the miracle of your own, personal existence? It’s mind-blowing stuff! We’re each one ovum in one hundred thousand. A single, short-lived sperm cell rose from the ruck to help create you, following one romantic en coun t er a t a highly

improbable, auspicious moment in time. Think of all those countless other gametes that didn’t make the connection, all those potential brothers or sisters who missed the bus, who wasted and died alone and un-noticed. You might believe that your existence was pre-ordained and I don’t want to argue against that, simply to reflect on the marvel of life and to state my own conviction that I have a personal debt to pay for my gift in life’s lottery. Caloote Landcare is a small, ageing group, like so many volunteer organisations today. We achieve what we can, often assisted by grants successfully applied for. Recently we paid a contractor over $5,000 to help us wage war on rabbits in our district, supporting our own limited labour. One small job that could be achieved independently, however, was the topping up of a reserve’s netting fence between the cliffs

and the river at Caloote Landing, which athletic rabbits were vaulting. I arrived with netting and ties to do the work. My neighbour whose home adjoins the fenced reserve came out to see what I was up to, and chatted about the rabbit problem and a nearby recalcitrant property owner whose place was infested. Then he mounted his pushbike, rode a hundred metres to the new Landing shelter and chatted to friends for the hour or so it took me, alone, to string the fence. I hadn’t asked for help. Perhaps his time with others wa s p r e - a r r a n g e d a n d important. I use the incident to re-affirm my belief that the world doesn’t owe any of us a thing, and whenever we can put something back into our community it’s just another little repayment for our winning tickets in life’s lottery. Max Merckenschlager

Fixing the White House Fence Three contractors are bidding to fix a broken fence at the White House in Washington, DC. One contractor is from New Jersey, another from Tennessee and a third from Florida. The three go with a White House official to examine the fence. The Florida contractor takes out a tape measure and does some measuring, then works some figures with a pencil. “Well,” he says, “I figure the job will run about $900: $400 for materials, $400 for my crew and $100 profit for me.” The Tennessee contractor also does some measuring and figuring, then says, “I can do this job for $700: $300 for materials, $300 for my crew and $100 profit for me.” The New Jersey contractor doesn’t measure or figure, but leans over to the White House official and whispers, “$2,700.” The official, incredulous, says, “You didn’t even measure like the other guys! How did you come up with such a high figure?” The New Jersey contractor whispers back, “$1,000 for me, $1,000 for you, and we hire the guy from Tennessee to fix the fence.” “Done!” replies the government official.

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Whistle Toot News from the Mannum Dock Museum

and 2nd of May were two very busy days for the PS Marion as she was mostly fully booked for the six short cruises held over the two days. Since then there have been well attended working bees to keep up the maintenance and also to prepare the boat for the first Rockford Steam Powered Dinner weekend cruise, the first of four for the year, to be held over the weekend of 28th to 30th May. The next public cruises will be held on 5th August and 9th August. This is to support the State History Conference being held in Murray Bridge. The PS Marion will cruise from Mannum to Murray Bridge, leaving Arnold Park at 1:00 pm on 5th August. The return trip on 9th August leaves Sturt Reserve, Murray Bridge at 11:00am. The cost to Murray Bridge is $45 per person and the return journey (including a light lunch) is $55 per person. For further information and bookings please contact the MannumInformation Centre on 8569 1030, or Mannum Dock Museum on 8569 2733. At this stage it is planned that the PS Marion will steam to Berri in September for slipping so that work on the hull and paddle boxes can take place. The museum is an active place these days too - with four school excursions during May. The planning is slowly going

ahead on the upgrading of the upstairs area of the museum. In the Arnold Gallery there is currently an exhibition of “Old Mannum”. Photographs and artefacts from the Mannum Dock Museum of River History’s collection are on display ranging from the development of the town to the social aspects of living in Mannum in the old days. Take a trip down memory lane. It is well worth a visit. The exhibition continues until 27th July. A date for the diary - the SALA exhibition “RIVER LIFE” in the Arnold Gallery opens on 30th July and continues until 22nd August. Photographer/artist Shane Strudwick will be joined by Sandie Kuehne, Roger Baker and Barry Walker in showing s t u n n i n g p h ot og r a p h s , watercolours, oils and pencil drawings, plus sculptures depicting river scenes, river boats and general subjects of river life. The Mannum Dock Museum and Information Centre depends on volunteer help to keep ticking along, if you are interested in helping please contact Jenny [Museum Coordinator] on 8569 2733 or Alison [Information Centre Coordinator] on 8569 1030, or visit the website at: www. psmarion.com

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Mannum Mag Trade and Community Services Directory New Edition Additions, Deletions, Corrections It is time for a new edition. If you know of any changes that would improve the usefulness and accuracy of the Directory please contact Mannum Mag. Clubs, Groups and Associations: Please check that the contact phone number is correct. Maintenance and Repair: Please check your entry. Is your service still available? Email: editor.mannummag@baonline.com.au See page 3 for other contact details.

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Work - What Happened? hat happened to the cheeky garbos, the larrikin labourers, all the whistling workers? Remember when truckies were knights of the road? It’s a sad day when they’ve taken the fun out of work. Once upon a time the local milko delivered milk in bottles every morning and the local baker called once a week. In my town both were horse drawn, not because trucks hadn’t been invented but because the horses knew the route as well as the driver and kept a leisurely pace as the operator hopped on and off with his merchandise. In winter, they just traded the wheels for sleigh runners. The milk was there when you got up for breakfast and Mr Pierce arrived every Thursday calling out a cheery “Baker” as he hit the verandah. In summer the ice truck always had bits at the back for the kids to grab as it went by and we all looked forward to getting big enough to get a paper route and join the workers of the world. Paper routes were a part of my childhood in Canada. There were morning papers, afternoon papers and weekend papers you could sign up for any or all. It was a real luxury for people not to have to go out in the weather - besides no one in his/her right mind would open up shop before working hours at -40 F. But paper boys (most were boys) would brave the weather before and after school and spend Saturday morning “collecting”. There was a nice margin in the business if you were after spending money. We even had one adult ‘paper boy’ who supported himself with deliveries to the various shops who sold papers, as well as three of the best home delivery routes in town. Looking back I think he was a victim of cerebral palsy - at the time we only knew he walked slanting sideways and did more signing than talking. He delivered his

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papers by pulling a child’s wagon and he was called “Happy G…” or mostly just “Hap.” He always had a grin. There were vegetable farms and orchards, locally owned, and a local cannery. We older kids couldn’t wait to get in on the seasonal work. School in Canada started in mid September because the harvest was mostly finished. If it was a late harvest the first weeks’ school work was sure to be reviewed because the bigger boys and some of the girls, didn’t show up till harvest was done. I fondly remember picking cherries in the holidays, getting paid by the basket, planning to spend the proceeds on my new winter wardrobe - without parental supervision. After all it was my money. And housewives cheerfully picked, weeded, and worked in the cannery every year. There was no trouble getting labourers for seasonal work in those days. And never a thought for the tax man. He had enough sense to leave us alone. Now the fun’s gone out of it and maybe he’s part of the reason. There’s nothing like a bit of jingle in the pocket with no one to account to. The government has forgotten that it’s only supposed to tax enough for its needs. It thinks it needs to tax everyone, all the time. Marauding monopolies where bigger is better and machines are preferred over men seem to have taken the fun out of plain ordinary work. It’s all the system that rules now. I remember a discussion in school, when we got our first department store in town. We were sure it would be better to shop there than to buy from the locals, until our teacher pointed out the economies of scale. He said the local dressmaker would only lose customers by skimping on a seam, the mass manufacturer would save thousands. I wish we’d listened. Vivian Garner

Weigh to Go! embers and friends of the Mannum Weight Watchers Club met at the Community Club for their birthday luncheon last Tuesday. An added celebration this year was the graduation of our much-loved Trish Uzzell for reaching her goal weight. Trish has been a member since January 2004, but like many other graduates will continue to regularly weigh-in to maintain her goal weight. If you have been considering joining a fun-loving group who will make you feel at home while supporting you in your weight loss journey, give Marion a call at 8569 8041 or Rhonda at 8569 1123. We meet at the Mannum Hospital Day Centre every Tuesday for weighing in from 9 o’clock, with a talk and discussion at 9:45 until 10:15. It is not about collecting a diet plan, but working towards a healthy

lifestyle which you can maintain for the rest of your life. We share recipes, experiences and laugh a lot about our efforts. Our numbers are lower at the moment as some lucky people head north for the winter, so if you are unable to attend every week because of other commitments, don’t use that as a excuse not to make the call today. We have one male member who has inspired us all with his dedication to improve his health through losing weight. We give weekly, monthly, 3 monthly and annual m onetary encouragem en t awards, with this year’s winner losing 11.05 kg. You will enjoy privacy when weighing in and we only celebrate weight loss not gains. Whether you have a little or a lot to lose, make the decision to join us. Marion Foster (President)

(L to R) Jan Treloar, Trish Uzzell, Ted Uzzell, Ken Heinrich

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For more information about any of these services Please phone Coralie on 8569 0240 Monday to Friday Between 8:30am to 4:30pm Or Pick up a handbook which outlays the fees and services available from the Hospital, Medical Centre or Dom Care Office

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Mannum, Murray Bridge, Mt Barker, Adelaide by Bus

(Monday to Friday except public holidays. Times change during school holidays.)

Mannum to Adelaide Adelaide to Mannum Mannum  Murray Bridge Adelaide  Mt Barker 8:00am Leave Arnold Park, 1:30pm Leave Harris Scarfe, Mannum Grenfell Street Murray Bridge  Mt Barker Mt Barker  Murray Bridge 8:41am Connect with bus to Mt 3:00pm Connect with bus to Barker Park & Ride Murray Bridge Mt Barker  Adelaide Murray Bridge  Mannum Transfer to Metro bus to Adelaide Arrive Mannum 4:20pm Timetables are readily available at the Mannum Information Centre. For more information telephone 8532 2633 during office hours.

Mannum Mag Online http://sites.google.com/site/mannumcommunitymagazine/ A search for Mannum Mag will get you links directly to our website or to a number of Community Sites that have links to the Mannum Mag website. On the Mannum Mag website you can: • Download colour versions of Mannum Mag in Adobe® PDF format. • Scroll through photograph albums. • Check the Mannum Event Calendar. (If you would like to volunteer to keep this up to date, contact the Editor. See page 3.) • Use the article related “gadgets” - e.g. Moon phases or a daily recipe. • Follow the links to other Mannum related web sites. Send comments to: editor.mannummag@baonline.com.au

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Email: editor.mannummag@baonline.com.au Telephone: 8569 7392 (Lyn), 8569 1879 (Jo) Drop in to: 39 Randell Street, Mannum SA 5238 (a mailbox kindly provided by MMCSS/CHIPS)

2010 PUBLICATION DEADLINES Friday (12 noon) For Publication in June 25 July Issue 48 July 30 August Issue 49 August 27 September Issue 50

Email details of regular meetings to: editor.mannummag@baonline.com.au MONTHLY 1 Monday st

9:45am Combined Probus, Mannum Club 10:00am Murray Darlings Red Hatters, Mannum Motel Café. Ph. 8569 1438 Mannum Health Advisory Council, Ph. 8569 1239

1st Tuesday

7:30pm Agricultural Society, Showground

1st Thursday

4:00pm History Group, CHIPS

Community Meetings Clash Calendar Committee, Showground 2 Wednesday 9:00am Shared Stitches of 4th Thursday Mannum Quilting Group. Ph. 7:30pm Progress Association, 8569 2185 Mannum Community College. nd

3rd Monday

7:30pm Mid Murray Mallee Permaculture Group, The Hall. Tamara Griffiths 0407 457 707

3rd Tuesday

pm Palmer Card Day, Lutheran Hall Palmer. Ph. 8532 2255 7:30pm Neighbourhood Watch. Coordinator 0428 856 911

3rd Thursday

11: 00a m RSL , Community Club

4th Tuesday

7 : 3 0 pm

JUNE Market/Trash ‘n Treasure Mannum Showgrounds Sunday 6th, 9:00am – 2:00pm Free admission. Sites available Contact: Irene Lovell Phone: 8569 2541 Art Exhibition CHIPS, 39 Randell Street Display of works by members of the MMCSS Art Classes, including several Mannum Show prize winners. Sunday 13th, 10am - 4pm. Contact: MMCSS 8569 2129 Queen’s Birthday Holiday Monday 14th

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Last Monday

1:30pm Hospital Auxiliary, Meeting Room, Esmerelda Street.

Last Wednesday

MiddayMannumMagCommittee, Showground. Ph. 8569 2385 6:30pmMannumMens Discussion Group. Ralph 8569 1264. WEEKLY

Mon, Wed & Fri 10:00–3:00 The Hall, 5 Greening Street, Mannum. Ph. 8569 1643

Monday 6:30pm Mannum Town Choir, Uniting Church hall. Ph. 8569 1434 Tuesday & Friday 8:30am Walkie Talkies, Lions Den, Show Ground OTHER Alternate Fridays 1:30pm Senior Citizens Club, Club Rooms. Ph. 8569 2795 nd 2 & 4th Tuesday 10:00am Craft Group. Uniting Church Cottage. Ph. 8569 1827.

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2010 Community Calendar Old Mannum Display ABC Mannum Enduro Arnold Gallery. Haby’s Place, Mannum to Photos and Memorabilia. Sedan Road. Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm. Sat-Sun: South Australian Off Road 10am-4pm. Until further notice. Racing Association Multi Club Free to Mannum Residents. Series - Round 3. Contact: Jenny Callender Saturday 19th - Sunday 20th Phone: 8569 2733. Contact: Bruce Waldron 0417 889 249 Aminya Fundraising Mannum Community Club JULY Auction: Caravan Hire, Tandem Market/Trash ‘n Treasure Sky Dive, Weekend Houseboat Mannum Showgrounds Hire, AFL Memorabilia, Sunday 4th, 9:00am – 2:00pm Collector Glassware and more. Free admission. Sites available Friday 18th, 8:00pm Contact: Irene Lovell Contact: Community Club Phone: 8569 2541 Phone: 8569 1010

Mid Murray Community Support Services Pop in 10 am - 4 pm at 39 Randell St Mannum. Ph: 85692129. A wide range of personal development courses are offered. Contact us for details. Registering for courses and programs is essential. Special Events June 10th Friendship Lunch at the Mannum Community Club, invitation only 13th Art Exhibition by MMCSS Art Class at 39 Randell Street 17th Developing Grant Applications 1:30pm to 4:30pm 17th Building Conflict Resolution Skills, 6:30pm to 9:30pm 18th Supervision and Leadership Skills Development, 9:30am to 12:30pm July 6th Men’s Breakfast - bookings absolutely essential

Weekly Passenger Service Mannum to Murray Bridge For information or bookings: 18 Alma Avenue, Murray Bridge SA 5253 Ph: 08 8532 2633

Old Mannum Display Arnold Gallery. Photos and Memorabilia. Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm. Sat-Sun: 10am-4pm. Closing Tuesday 27th Free to Mannum Residents. Contact: Jenny Callender Phone: 8569 2733. SALA - “River Life” Arnold Gallery South Australian Living Artists. Works from Shane Strudwick, Roger Baker, Sandie Kuehne and Barry Walker. Fri 30th July - Sun 22nd August Contact: Sala Team 8218 8450

Mannum Leisure Centre Squash courts, gym, and cardio Afternoons room are available. Reopening at 3:00 pm, closing at the Tai chi, karate, basketball, end of the sporting program or netball, squash, carpet bowls, fitness activity. classes, pilates, card games, and Stadium and Clubroom are others are held throughout the week. available for hire for functions on weekends. Opening Hours Mornings Further information: 8569 0185 Mon, Wed, Fri: 8:00 am - 12 noon Pam Cutjar, Centre Manager Tue, Thur: 6:00 am - 12 noon Sat: 9:00 am - 11:00 am Every Thursday: Mannum Information Centre  Pine Park Murray Bridge Depart Arrive Depart Return Mannum 10.00am Murray Bridge 10.45am Murray Bridge 2.30pm Mannum 3.10pm 1st and 3rd Tuesday: Mannum Information Centre  Pine Park Murray Bridge Mannum 10.00am Murray Bridge 10.30am Murray Bridge 1.30pm Mannum 2.00pm

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