Mannum Mag Issue 50 September 2010

September 2010

Mannum, South Australia 5238

Issue Number 50

Inaugural Mannum Craft Fair A Huge Success annum Progress Association is very pleased to announce that the Inaugural Craft Fair was a huge success and hopes to hold the event annually.

Mayor Ian Mann OAM opened the inaugural Mannum Craft Fair.

The event covered many crafts, including quilting/patchwork, card making, felting, wooden work, decoupage, scrapbooking, lace making, beading/jewellery and porcelain painting.

The retail outlets from various areas and local crafters selling their wares were extremely pleased with their sales.

The balustrade around the basketball stadium and the stage was decorated with all locally made quilts. We must thank all the donors of those quilts. There was not one the same and they were all very beautiful. We have had a lot of phone calls about them, even someone wanting to buy. Thanks to all those, who are too numerous to name, for lending us their valuable and irreplaceable quilts. The display was a big talking point of the Craft Fair and it was communicated to us that visiting people were surprised we had so many quilters in our town.

A large card making exhibition was very well accepted. Well done to all the girls who made this possible.

The proceeds from the Craft Fair are earmarked for a special project for Mannum which we will announce shortly.

We have a waiting list already for the next Craft Fair so this tells you the success of the event.

Lastly, Mannum Progress Association would like to sincerely

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thank all those who made the weekend such a success. Without these people, events such as this could not be held. Also, thanks to all the Mannum and district people who came along and made it such a wonderful weekend.

If you have any further ideas for our next Craft Fair, please contact Irene Lovell 8569 2541.

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CHIPS CHIPS CHIPS What’s happening? What’s the latest? Will it continue? Where to now? o doubt we’re all aware by now of the events and outcome of the general meeting of CHIPS and MMCSS on 30th June in the Senior Citizen Hall. Well, hopefully this article will reassure and allay concerns about their continued operation. This is not a debate nor is it inviting debate on what happened at the meeting, it is simply to advise and reassure everyone that CHIPS and MMCSS will continue to provide the quality services they always have.

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accreditations for client services and on Thursday 27th August at a formal function at Regency Park we received the top award for conducting the best adult community education service in the state.

In spite of everything else however CHIPS and MMCSS need good leadership and management and only a strong, cohesive board made up by members who are caring and focussed and supported by good staff will ensure the continued success of CHIPS and MMCSS.

What’s happening and what’s the latest?

Finding a person for the vacant Coordinator’s position is in hand with adverts placed in the Standard and the Advertiser. An independent panel will conduct interviews to ensure a transparent process. Some staff are acting in higher roles until the Coordinator’s position is filled. Council requested an independent audit and that has been completed.

Where to now?

To the Annual General Meeting on October 6th in the Senior Citizens Hall, that’s where. I’m quite sure that at some stage in our lives, while we live in Mannum, we’ll likely need help from CHIPS so why not do what we can now to help CHIPS before we need their help. Come to the AGM (see page 5) and nominate for a board position or support those who want to go on the board. Please forgive me for using a hackneyed phrase, but, “we will go forward.”

Will it (CHIPS) continue?

As far as the Board is aware it certainly will and there is nothing to indicate otherwise. Funding from federal, state and local government continues. CHIPS and MMCSS have high Contents Angie’s Cooking Tips Ageing In The Murraylands

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Calendars & Dates Chippy Chatter Church Services

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Classifieds Letters Mental Musings, The Hall

We need CHIPS and CHIPS needs us Bill McGhie Interim Chairman CHIPS and MMCSS 27 2 and 4 24

MMCSS & CHIPS Coordinator 7 On My Bookshelf 15 Out of this World 8

Police & Neighbourhood Watch 18 Puzzle 3

Stand Up and Be Counted Dear Editor, I begin this letter with total support for the Editor’s comment in the previous edition, “I find it disappointing and somewhat disturbing that so many correspondents are not prepared to have their name published” (Issue 49, August 2010) for me it is really Un-Australian, stand up and be counted as that is what made this country great.

“What is wrong with Mannum?” There is nothing wrong with Mannum and if there was it is not Mannum at fault, it is those who are not prepared to be counted, to be part of the community – not prepared to be open about what they do and say.

Let’s look at the things a previous correspondent has whinged about: hotel hours, contact the Licensing Authority (you will have to supply your name); business persons and parking their cars in the main street, contact the council and supply the names of the offenders (you will need to supply your name); if people don’t speak when you say good day etc, just say it again a little louder (embarrassing them may make them realise you spoke to them – the sign of bad manners is bad upbringing); footpaths, whilst they are the shop keepers responsibility make your complaint to council (you will need to supply your name); banning u-turns is the responsibility of the agency that controls the road and that is Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure (you will need to supply your name); and your last point jet-skis and the control of the jet-ski users, this once again lies with the agency that controls traffic on the River, the Department for T r a n spor t , E n er gy a n d Infrastructure at their Marine Division and yes they do make some noise but are regulated the same as vehicles on the road but I can assure you as for, “the river in its bad state” jet-skis are not a damage problem.

Letters to the Editor Deadline 24 September 2010 for publication in the October issue

For all of those you wish to complain if you want to make changes put your name forward, join some of the community groups, they always welcome new members or stand for council, the Local Government Elections are next month.

I will never hide, never cease speaking up for my community, never cease speaking and fighting for the River Murray and never be too afraid to fight for my rights, “Service is the price we pay for the space we occupy on this Earth”.

Contact me at any time and I will fight for you.

Peter R Smith, OAM, candidate at the up-coming Local Government Election.

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Withholding Names Dear Editor I note that the August issue of the Mannum Mag contained seven letters to the editor, five of which were written by people who asked that their names be withheld. You commented that you found it “disappointing and somewhat disturbing that so many correspondents are not prepared to have their name published”. I share your concerns.

The remedy is in your own hands. It is common journalistic practice for identities of correspondents to be withheld only when there is a valid reason to do so. The reason usually relates to the safety of the correspondent or others. It is unusual for a publication to allow its correspondents to hide behind it simply because they choose to do so.

It would be unfortunate if the Mannum Mag were to become a t r a i l bl a z er for printing anonymous slings and arrows.

Once a publication is seen to use material anonymously, it stands in danger of acting as a magnet for ill-informed comment, emotive accusations

The viewpoints and opinions of the Authors and Artists that appear in Mannum Mag do not necessarilyreflecttheviewpoints oftheMannumMagEditors,staffand/oraffiliates.MannumMag assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions in the content of this publication.

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and generalised whining and blustering. It reaches a point where you need a lawyer on call to sniff out the libels.

Correspondents are generally more likely to be circumspect about what they commit to writing if they have to be i d e n t i fi ed wi t h t h ei r contributions and thus take responsibility for them.

Congratulations on a sterling effort so far, but don’t relax your standards. Those who decline to be identified without a valid reason don’t deserve a forum. No name, no publicity.

Lorna Turner

[Our previous stance was based on attempting to air what appeared to be a community problem and preserving the requested anonymity of the correspondents.

The matter has been aired, groups and individuals are working on the problems. Hence, for this topic, only signedletterswill be published unless you can justify having your name withheld from publication. A formal policy on withholding names will be published in the next issue. Editor] Protect Local Flora And Fauns Dear Editor, This is the International Year of Biodiversity, a time to sit back and marvel at the plethora of unique flora and fauna which we so often take for granted.

What keeps us from losing this wonderful diversity is the care we take of our precious topsoils.

Sadly, little seems to be done locally to stop much of our topsoil loss, if one is to believe reports of the degradation caused by off-road-bikes on crown and private land.

What a shame that land agents advertising land sales feel the need to use the inducement of trail bikes in their advertisements, when clearly bikes are totally incompatible with bird life, native vegetation and local fauna and our ever fragile top soils.

Perhaps a solution might be to have in the lower Mid Murray Council district just one designated area for devotees of off-road-bikes.

Valorie Bottroff

Mannum - More Good Than Bad Dear Editor, To the majority of your contributors who find all the things wrong with Mannum, we would like to contribute the opposite view.

There are no traffic problems in Mannum, no traffic, no lights, no parking hassles, no problems. Try living in the City.

The Mannum residents are, without exception, friendly. If you don’t get a greeting in the street, try saying “G’day”. You will soon be talking to a stranger.

We deal with most of the Randell Street traders, the hospital, the servos, the Council, Mannum Ag, Eichlers etc, the employees of all these establishments are pleasant and helpful and do say hello outside of their work environment.

Again, try living in the City.

The weekends in Mannum are abuzz (especially in Summer) with the influx of holiday makers, the weekdays are quiet and peaceful.

The best of both worlds. It’s what we love about Mannum.

After spending a lifetime holidaying at Mannum, we are now, by choice, living here permanently. The best move we ever made.

We host our city friends for weekends and they can’t believe our idyllic lifestyle.

Mannum is a friendly country town, let’s not drag it into city status.

To all the “knockers”, chill out and smell the roses.

PS: Editor, if you are disappointed by those not wanting their names published, don’t print their letters.

Jeff and Carol Jenkinson

More letters on page 4.

To accommodate a wide range of comments, short letters have more chance of publication.

Longer letters addressing important matters will not necessarily be excluded. In general, aim for about 100 to 150 words, or less. Letters must include contact details for verification.

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Ageing in the Murraylands

Wrap With Love small group of members of the Mannum Group of Wrap With Love Inc had a pleasant and unexpected surprise when Ms Lolo Hobein visited Mannum on 14th July.

She was very impressed with the members’ enthusiasm and the amount of work sent away.

Lol o i n a u g u r a t ed t h e organisation Wrap With Love in SA in 1998 and it has gone on to flourish in many areas.

The Mannum Group also began in 1998, after hearing Lolo speak on radio describing the need for knitted/crocheted wraps for desperate people in war-torn countries overseas.

Quilts have been added and are greatly appreciated. The Group has now sent away over 1200 wraps/quilts.

Support is also drawn from people in several towns in the Riverland and Yorke Peninsular who donate fabric, wool and electric blankets (no longer in use!). They are de-wired and

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laundered and used as batting (filling) for quilts.

Before Lolo’s departure, she took some photographs, unfortunately we didn’t get one of her!

Soon after her visit, a letter arrived from head office in Sydney notifying the Group that the founder of Wrap With Love Inc had passed away.

In 1992 she and a small group of friends wondered how they could help impoverished people in the world. From that small effort Wrap With Love Inc bega n . Now t here ar e approximately 28000 members throughout Australia.

On Friday 20th August, my coworker Kath Marks and I took 67 articles to a transport depot for immediate transport to Sydney - no charge! The firm regards their input as their contribution and for that we are very grateful.

Miriam Fiebig

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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.

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A Careworker’s Loss ecently I experienced ‘losing’ a client with whom I’d spent many, many hours over some years. ‘Losing’ clients is not an unusual experience for a careworker. It happens in a variety of ways the person is no longer eligible for services because they’ve recovered from illness, moved into other accommodation, died, t r a n s fe r r e d t o a n ot h e r careworker or programme, or is suddenly struck off an agency’s programme.

People sometimes ask, “Don’t you get attached to these people and find it hard when you no longer see them?” Long ago I learnt that the people in the caring professions who are really valued and respected, and who really enjoy their work, are those who genuinely care for others. And once you commit yourself to caring for someone, you start getting attached to them, loving them. You accept that sooner or later, you’ll experience loss and the bag of emotions that is part of detachment and grieving.

Personally, I’ve found this experience easier when the transition from ‘seeing client’ to ‘not seeing them’ is gradual.

T h i s m i gh t m ea n t h e opportunity to visit the client in their new accommodation, go to their funeral, to talk with a supportive coordinator, to have

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a coffee with the carer or other careworkers who knew that person.

Conversely, the experience is hardest when one has grown very attached to a person and there is no means of debriefing.

Perhaps the worst situation I’ve met was the 9am ’phone call from the agency saying, “management has reviewed our client’s care needs and decided this person is no longer on our programme, and ‘no’, you are not approved to visit them one last time on your usual day this week, and ‘no’, we have not made any plans with another agency to take over their care… and if you have any problem with this, talk with the big boss, not me”. Sadly, this was from one of our local Murraylands agencies and, to add insult to injury, they had not actually talked with the client, careworkers or family members in their ‘review’ process.

I could go on and on, but not within Millie’s designated space.

Will you share what has helped you, as a careworker, to adjust to ‘losing’ a client? We remote-area workers need each other’s support.

Millie

The past is never dead It’s not even past William Faulkner

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Letters to the Editor Tis Better to Write Than ...

Dear Editor, To the many people involved in the publication of Mannum Mag a huge ‘Thank you’.

Many hours of work go into its success, and just one sign of that success is the growing number of Letters to the Editor.

In fact, they did not all fit on one page last month. Be they short or long, these letters indicate an interest in our community and making a contribution to it.

I particularly applaud the Committee for accepting letters from people who have identified themselves to the Editor, but wish to withhold their names from publication. I know that th e Editor ma in tain s confidentiality, including when he’s put under pressure to reveal names. These anonymous writers also have their story, their contribution, and need to be heard.

There have been times when I have wanted myname withheld, and I can understand why others might choose that option, too.

Some of these reasons are: fear of retribution (and oh, how subtle that can be, and come from totally unexpected quarters), feeling vulnerable due to age, gender, physical or mental health issues, lifestyle choices perhaps related to privacy, living alone or living in an isolated location, “can’t speak up in meetings”, “can express myself best in writing”, “I already say enough about community issues that people won’t hear me”, “don’t want to get involved in small-town politics and gossip”, “I’m a private, (in tr over ted, peace-loving…) person but I do have useful experiences and opinions to contribute”… and more, especially in a small town where ‘everyone knows everyone’.

Keep up the good work, Mannum Mag Committee, and all you writers out there!

Lyn Gross

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Now Some Bouquets Dear Editor, May I offer the following positive notes about our community to counter the appearance of too many brickbats and not enough bouquets.

• The Hall - God bless ’em!

• The ‘Triage’ mental health approach we have at the Mannum Medical Health Practice and the Mannum Hospital.

• The great staff at all three centres; an example of our community in action.

• Our terrific new police staff and their ‘new’ approach to our community problems, particularly their hands-on approach against hoon behaviour and driving.

• Also consider our local CFS, police, ambulance service, all medical staff and the pharmacy. How many of you realise what they have to deal with on a daily, seven day week basis? Can you imagine the emotional and personal sacrifices these good people make daily on our behalf? These volunteers and staff need to de-brief, take stock and require ‘down-time’ to get their equilibrium and stamina back.

As a Red Hatter and yoga practitioner (of many years), I know that laughter, a quirky sense of humour and even a little eccentricity go a long way to relieve tense situations and stress.

In other words, “don’t sweat the small stuff.” Thank your ‘God’ for all we have given to us in this beautiful country.

A parochial approach is a good way to “open one’s eyes” to the international crises around us.

Don’t hesitate to use the services mentioned if a friend or family member is in mental distress or need. Use your compassion, empathy and duty of care as a human being to get a referral or assistance.

I have been dismayed at the number of times I have had to do the above in this rural community of ours.

The National Press Club Address by Professor Patrick McGorry (18/8/2010), a brilliant and compassionate advocate for Mental Health, was an inspiration. The booklet Mental Health First Aid is worthwhile obtaining and reading as an educational tool for we plebs.

Cheers! Remember, keep a smile on your dial, it takes more muscles to frown than smile.

Ergo, less Botox in your old age.

Trish Dingler

Heavy Trucks Dear Editor, Heavy trucks being driven through Mannum’s town centre represent a serious threat to both pedestrian and motor cars.

Randell Street is not overly wide and I fear a bad accident could occur before long.

The lighter delivery trucks do create an obstacle at times, but it’s the big heavy fellas that use Randell Street coming and going in their travels that are of concern.

A bypass via Sedan Road and Long Gully Road would seem to be a feasible option for consideration.

I wonder if I’m alone with this view?

Ralph Pitman

Mannum Craft Fair Dear Editor, I really enjoyed a visit to the inaugural Mannum Craft Fair at the Leisure Centre recently.

I was pleased to see the sign for it and also for the monthly market on the Coming Events signboard.

First impressions were great with lots of well-stocked stalls and quilts displayed attractively around the walls. The crafts for sale were varied and of good quality.

After browsing happily for several hours, greeting lots of friends and acquaintances, and buying lots of things, the very good and reasonably priced food and drinks available were very welcome.

Congratulations to the Progress Association for an excellent fair and I hope that it will be a yearly event.

Jo Kader

Mannum Express Freight Dear Editor, What an absolutely fantastic service is provided to Mannum from the business Mannum Express Freight.

Stuart and his staff are very

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helpful in every way when required to pick up and deliver parcels from Mannum to Adelaide on a daily basis. It is so important to our business to receive same day service!

Thank you Mannum Express Freight.

Shane and Kerry Yeates

Waste Not, Want Not Dear Editor, “Waste Not, Want Not” was a maxim that my elders used often when I was a child. We made do, we reused, we recycled.

It would seem that along with good manners, respect for the rights of others, and concern for our community, the concept of waste doesn’t seem to register in the collective consciousness of Mannum, or anywhere else for that matter.

Even well into the seventies, demolition sites provided work cleaning bricks and removing building materials to be reused or for resale.

Now, increasingly these materials go straight to landfill, a l on g wi t h c om put er s, televisions, white goods and lots of little gifts from China.

And another thing …

Many of us seem to be affected by an urge to deposit used or half used plastic or metal drink containers in shop doorways, on the footpaths, gardens or public seating along with the half eaten pack of chips, empty cigarette packets and the list goes on. Oh! Did I mention used condoms? And never an attempt to use garbage bins, which in the main street are obvious, “Like, right in front of you Dude.”

Mannum is a great little town but it needs loving, and it needs a Council led recycling program now. Action, Council.

John Francis

Barking Dogs Dear Editor, The Mannum Council has a process in place to deal with problem barking dogs that are causing distress. A phone call to the council will get the process started.

Ralph Pitman

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Mental Musings

Chippy Chatter ll of us at CHIPS are looking forward to working with the new volunteers who have recently signed up to ‘put back’ into their community. We are, as always more than happy to offer this opportunity to our community members that have the time to do so.

A very warm welcome also to the many new clients to the CHIPS ‘family’, it is a privilege to assist all of our clients with the services we offer. Looking forward to seeing you all at our next Friendship Lunch.

As a CHIPS client you would have received a letter from us outlining CHIPS service provision details regarding domestic assistance, window cleaning, gardening and handyman help. We have since received many client enquiries regarding our client transport service, as it wasn’t mentioned in the letter. Put quite simply, ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’.

CHIPS client transport service is the largest, being the most frequently accessed service by

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our clients, and for this reason, if any changes were at all necessary, these would be addressed as a single issue.

CHIPS is delighted to be in the position to continue to provide all of these essential ‘gap’ services to our vast client base.

Volunteer staff of the Community Helpers Shop never cease to amaze me, their enthusiasm, attention to detail, initiative and their camaraderie is exceptional. CHIPS is extremely lucky to have them. I would like to take this opportunity to thank our many volunteers who give up precious time to make a difference in someone’s life. When we see this in action with positive outcomes, it reminds us all why we do it. Volunteering is an awe inspiring commitment that provides satisfaction and a deep sense of achievement which should not to be underestimated.

Our community benefits i m m e n s e l y f r o m yo u r dedication, thank you.

ell, did you try a little laughter?

Even if you have to force it and don’t feel like laughing remember those endorphins need to be released! Then your stress hormones drop. So work on it. Yes, even the forced laughter helps and the more you do it, the easier it becomes and the better you will feel.

Laugh out loud. Watch a funny movie, look for opportunities to practice.

Laugh with someone, but definitely not at them! Laugh at yourself even by yourself, practice. Anything worthwhile takes practice. Our personal mental health and well being impacts on those around us; so looking after ourselves and building ourselves up is good for our community too.

Acknowledging our own achievements, continuing to believe in ourselves and our

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values is good for our mental health. So too is taking time out and being able to delegate, or even say no, if you’re so busy there’s no time for things that really are important.

People are important! That phone call, visit or card. Do it!

Your own mental health and well being is at stake and that of your community. Did you know that a positive friendly attitude can boost the immune system? Simple acts of kindness can work like a tonic.

Music and dancing, even on your own, can be a good way of having time out as well as getting outside, so long as you rug up this weather. Walking is good for the mind.

Use your imagination and try something outside your normal routine and don’t forget to laugh.

Terry Udy

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Carols by the River he middle of the year has come and gone. Some people have already been celebrating Christmas in July. Christmas toys sales are already starting.

Time seems to be flying, and it’s the same here in Mannum. No time to just sit and enjoy the moment.

The Inter-Church Council is once again hosting the “Carols By The River” event.

As Christmas is fast approaching, preparations for this event are well under way.

Each year this event is attracting more and more people.

We have had some great artists giving their time and hearts to this wonderful night, and the crowds have been great.

Funds raised at the Carols go to the Inter-Church

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Council that pay the Christian Support Workers here in the Mannum Community College, at Cambrai Area School and for their new venture, a Christian support Worker for Palmer Area School.

Do you want to be a part of this annual event either by being on the committee, or on the day being a volunteer to help set up and clean up.

If interested come to the next committee meeting or send a letter to the Mannum Inter-Church Council: PO Box 292 Mannum 5238.

The Carols by the River will be held 7pm Sunday 19th December at the Mary Ann Reserve.

The next committee meeting will be 10am Tuesday 26th October at the River Word Christian Centre.

Dianne Bernhardt

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What’s On t’s an exciting time of the year for your community centre; Adult Learners Week, courses in full swing, another Art exhibition, new volunteers and the very much needed decor update at the centre are keeping us all on our toes.

MMCSS will be celebrating Adult L ear ner s Week, September 1st–8th. We would love for you to visit and support your Community Centre. Please feel free to pop in and see what is happening, have a chat, find out what is coming up when you are in Randell Street that week. Some very meaningful learning opportunities are in the pipeline a nd comin g t o y ou r Community Centre soon.

The ever popular computer courses are starting again in the first week of September and registrations are now open for the next program. I would suggest that if you are

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interested contact us soon. As the saying goes ‘first in, best dressed’.

Cooking with Angie Series 2 is underway and expressions of interest are now being taken for the next program. Angie is currently developing a series of workshops to fit in with the f es t i v e s ea s on. M o r e information on that in the very near future. I’m sure Christmas will be here before we know it!

The enthusiastic Art Class members are currently making preparations for their second Art Exhibition this year, scheduled for the October long weekend. A f a n t a s t ic opportunity to view ‘new’ works by our talented local amateur artists, and I hear some are even willing to part with their ‘babies’ - only if they are loved and cared for of course!

We also continue to offer St John Senior First Aid and CPR

update courses throughout the year. If you are required to keep your accreditation active, please register with us and we will organise this.

Some very astute visitors to our office recently have become curious about the noticeably bare walls. We are currently undergoing a long awaited revamp of the decor and hope that you approve, we aim to provide all our consumers with a comfortable welcome.

The MMCSS and CHIPS AGM has been scheduled for 6th of October at 7:30pm in the Mannum Senior Citizens Room at the Mannum Leisure Centre, Adelaide Road. A very important diary date for members of our community who wish to support their centre, and an opportunity for us all to provide the ‘tools of growth’. Hope to see you there.

Brett Wallace MMCSS Acting Coordinator

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Out Of This World

Will You Help?

Astronomer’s Corner

Changing What’s Wrong with Mannum

ith the Scorpion high in the sky at around 8 pm and the Southern Cross and Pointers edging into this more well known area they are visually quite near to the centre of our galaxy.

Looking anywhere near the Scorpion and the ecliptic and you have a possibility of finding a planet as well as dodging the moon at this time.

A full moon makes the reddish Antares appear less brilliant in the glare and it is easily to mistake Antares for the planet Mars. It is easy on these cold nights to not venture too far from the back door.

Even so, it is easy to spot the very bright planet Venus.

Without setting foot outdoors many concepts of the external world and for that matter the universe can be envisaged. The term for directly overhead is the zenith and lowest point below our feet is nadir. The celestial poles are in the same direction as the geographical points. An imaginary line drawn across the sky between the celestial poles is called the meridian. To create this line, draw an imaginary line directly overhead from a point in the sky above the south pole to a similar point above the north pole (unseen from our latitude). Each time we talk about some object, say a star, crossing the meridian we mean crossing that line.

Our Earth is a fast moving ball spinning through space. Without clocks time is a relative concept to each one of us. Thanks to our regulated time clocks we don’t need to make complicated calculations as we once did, to synchronise events between distant places.

The more we get involved with concepts of time the more complex it becomes, but it helps to break it down into smaller parts, when we can.

Working out sidereal or star time can be challenging for an amateur as it leads on to more complex subjects like recording the transit of a star across the face of the sun.

Early mariners used the stars to assist them when travelling from one port to another and, as they grew to know their movements, the importance of stars in navigation became vital in the modern maritime scene. Just getting to know a few bright stars and being able to tell the difference between a star and a planet can improve confidence and connectedness.

In the coming month Jupiter rises after 8 pm and the rest, Mercury, Venus, Mars and Saturn are morning risers after 7am.

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ince the beginning of this year, many letters and articles in the Mag have i d e n t i fi e d fr u s t r a t i on s , complaints and concerns about the downside of living in Mannum.

It’s good to let off steam sometimes. There are occasions when it feels like we’ve had enough. Mannum Mag provides an opening to see if others share our concerns, and we can get c o n s t r u c t i ve i d e a s o n improvements.

Has the time come for US, all of us who live here, to act on concerns expressed under the topic of “What’s wrong with Mannum?”

I’m pleased to note that some issues are being addressed. For example, Patrick Secker indicated that he was trying to ‘put something together’ on the upgrade of the Mannum Black Spot TV re-transmitter for this Mag. Hopefully, the election has not prevented him from doing so. His office received many representations from the community, perhaps as a result of them reading the Mannum Mag article.

Do you want something to be done on the other issues?

Everyone who has written to the Mag is to be commended for doing so. Now we, as a community, have 2 choices.

Eit h er we t r eat th e correspondents as a few people expressing their concerns, and leave it at that. Or, we can start the process of doing something to address the issues.

If we are to address them, we need to know how many people feel stronglyabout which issues.

We need to be able to prioritise between those issues that many

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people are concerned about and what may be simply an individual gripe. We need to know how many in the community are saying, “I want ‘x’ to change”.

Wouldn’t it be great if we all, individuals, groups, and Council, could join forces to contribute to making Mannum a better place? Much more can be achieved if we work together, fostering good relationships with one another in the process.

And the Mag could be a clearinghouse of information about what was being achieved.

Wouldn’t it be fantastic if an existing body wrote saying, “We’ll take ‘that problem’ on board, and keep you informed via the Mag about how we’re addressing it (or, how you can help us solve it)”?

Let us applaud and support those, like Mr Secker and the Mannum Wellbeing Group in the July edition of Mannum Mag, who have already taken some initiatives.

If you want change, it is up to you to let others know which issues you think need action as a matter of priority. It is important for your responses to focus on individual issues, even though it might be tempting to say “all of them”. And if you have any good ideas on solving any of the problems, please share them. You can do this by writing a brief note to the Mag. If you can’t remember what the issues are that have been raised in the pages of the Mag this year, I have compiled a list just ring or write and ask.

If you care about Mannum, please take the time to think and act.

Lyn Gross

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China Painting Porcelain Art

Whistle Toot

Opportunity to Attend Classes

he PS Marion headed to Murray Bridge on Thursday 5th August with a f u l l c o m p lim e n t o f passengers and crew. A strong cold headwind slowed the boat down, but helped whip up appetites for the D evonshir e teas available in the dining room.

Many passengers showed interest in the countryside the boat was travelling through and asked lots of questions, and, despite the very cold weather, appeared to enjoy the event. The return cruise on Monday 9th August was also fully booked. The boat left Murray Bridge earlier in the day this time, so passengers were able to enjoy a light lunch on board.

On Saturday 21st August a working bee of 17 attendees loaded wood, and cleaned

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up the boat ready for the last Rockford Dinner Weekend Cruise to be held 27th–29th August.

There has been lots of discussion and planning going on “behind the scenes” to prepare the boat for slipping in Berri later in September. On her journey to Berri, cruises have been planned for the Morgan stretch of the river. [See page 19 for details of the September Picnic Day Cruise Schedule.] As great care has to be taken on the section of the river upstream from Swan Reach, Chairman Rob Bowring has spent many hours researching and planning for this epic cruise.

It is an essential cruise for the boat, as in Berri, much needed work will take place on the hull and paddle boxes.

The Museum committee has been meeting regularly to finish the revamping concept plans for the whole museum - the upstairs area that will house the Full Steam Ahead exhibition and the downstairs section that currently displays Randell’s boiler, and associated artefacts.

Volunteer involvement at the Museum and Information Centre is always very interes ting and enjoyable. If anyone would like to find out more about volunteering, please contact Jenny [Museum Coordinator] on 8569 2733 or Alison [Information Centre] on 8569 1030 or visit the website: www. psmarion.com Jenny Twigden

hile attending the Inaugural Craft Fair at Mannum, where I found the people to be very friendly, I had sever a l inquir ies regarding lessons in Mannum.

I am going to try a term with a full day starting on Monday 27th September 2010.

I am making inquiries about a suitable venue which we would require between 10am and 3pm. Should you be interested in attending classes please phone 8563 1018, leave your details and I will get back to you.

Classes will be very friendly and casual, and I can bring any supplies you may not have access to.

Well done to all who helped with the origination of the Craft Fair.

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Learning Community of the Year Award

Mannum Men’s Discussion Group ust a few lines to let you know that recently 22 blokes listened in thrall to Fiona Mann - our Mannum pharmacist - as she related some of her life story, from childhood in Tailem Bend to present day in Mannum.

Fiona spoke of her schooling, her university and pharmacy studies, understudies, marriage and children, revealing a won der ful ability to communicate in a most natural and charming manner. We gained some useful knowledge too as Fiona answered many questions from ‘the blokes’, who obviously found her a refreshing change in our midst.

Amongst many items of interest we learned that Vitamin D was a valuable supplement.

“How come,” you ask “we get it from the sun?” Ah, yes we do, but we protect ourselves from the sun a lot more these days.

Fish oil gets the nod for joint pain as does calcium for bone strength.

Fiona’s co-speaker Tom Hemming, an old friend and long time member of our group, lives in Mannum and in years gone by was the Mannum pharmacist.

Tom took us back to his days by describing earlier methods in pharmaceutical practice such as the making of tablets and medicines, while at the same time trying to decipher the badly handwritten prescriptions of the pre-computer era. Tom, by the way, is a humorist and had us laughing at a few of his “apothecarius” anecdotes.

In closing, we ‘blokes’ wish to say many thanks to Fiona and Tom for a special evening, for their generosity of time and information and for engaging with us in such an easy manner.

Mannum folk are indeed fortunate in the combination we have of hospital, doctors, nurses and pharmacist.

PS: If you would like to join in on our group talks and discussions phone Frank 8569 2244 or Ralph 8569 1264.

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Ralph Pitman

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eceiving recognition from your peers is one of the most rewarding achievements of all. MMCSS is extremely proud to announce that we were in that position of recognition on the 26th of August at the Annual Adult Learners’ Week Awards, held at the Graduates Restaurant, Regency TAFE campus.

MMCSS was awarded with the Learning Community of the Year Award. We are all absolutely thrilled with this result, a culmination of a true team effort. This award

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This award positively acknowledges the increased participation in Adult Community education in our communities.

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Dark of the Moon Moon Upturned saucer Halo bound and silver Black ink sky All is silence Fellow travellers distant stars Turning on a wide arc Dawn approaches Slightest hint of light on eastern horizon Birdsong Kookaburras wake-up call Universe turns Sun exerts its power Night hides its secrets Poetry in motion.

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Mission Accomplished - Part 1 he modified B29 lumbered down Tinian’s black runway, struggling to gain speed. Oily waters snapped at her undercarriage like hungry fish as she rose.

The target, yet to be confirmed, was at least 5 hours and 1500 miles away. Tibbs leaned back in the cockpit and thought of home.

‘Enola Gay,’ he mused. What prompted him to paint his mother’s name on the fuselage before take-off? Familiar territory, perhaps. Before the current global hostilities, his family had lived in Japan.

There, Tibbs Senior brokered diplomacy on behalf of the US Government.

“Wasted effort,” Tibbs hissed audibly, raising an enquiring eyebrow from his co-pilot.

“Repeat, Tibbs?”

“Ah, just thinking aloud, Lou. Could never understand the Nips. Excepting Sobo, that is … grandma-san.” Kindly Sobo, their wizened, prune-faced kitchen hand had guided him gently through many cultural complexities during his eastern childhood.

“America mei chinpo,” he grinned, “her little boy from America. That’s what she called me.”

A staccato voice crackled through cockpit speakers.

“Target confirmed. Weather clear over Hiroshima. Proceed.”

Tibbs gulped, “Not Hiroshima! God No!”

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Of the four possible sites, they had chosen the city of his boyhood. Behind him he could visualize another ‘Little Boy’. The ten foot monster swung from hooks in the guts of their plane. “Deak” had begun arming it shortly after takeoff. Now it rested like a sac-filled viper coiled to spring. The superfortress was tracking inland now, her coordinates set for the waking city. Sobo would be somewhere down there, bustling about, probably feeding her hens and geese.

She lived by routine. The animals got first attention. Generations of family had lived in her modest mud dwelling with red clay tiles and shading bamboo grove.

“What would she make of her mei chinpo now?” Tibbs wondered. A chill froze the sweat trickling down his spine. “Mei chinpo - is it someone’s idea of a sick joke? The bloody bomb’s got my name on it!”

“Target ahead five miles and closing fast,” Lou warned in a low, focussed tone, then added with shocked disbelief, “What the hell, Tibbs?”

Tibbs had guided the giant aircraft in a sweeping arc away from ground zero and southwest over the Japanese mainland.

There was a steely resolve in the set of his jaw and a fire blazed in his eyes.

“Change of plans, guys. Sorry,” he fired rapidly and with cool assurance over the plane’s intercom, “should have passed on

the command earlier.”

“What, are you crazy Tibbs? There was no message to abort the mission!” shouted the co-pilot, as their intercom died.

“Responsibility rests with me, Lou. We’re not aborting, just detouring. I’m in charge here, remember?” And the pilot’s black look challenged his partner with deadly earnest.

Kokura, another of the possible target cities, appeared below them through light wispy clouds, then as quickly drifted away while the bomb-laden craft ploughed on toward Nagasaki. Deak waited in concerned anticipation for the certain order to release his charge. Unbelievably, again their B29 passed over the hill-rimmed site without a word from Tibbs. Two escort planes hovered off their wings like giant wasps.

Both carried photographic and measuring instruments to record the impact. All the potential target cities had been chosen deliberately by Washington for their ‘clean skins’. Each was spared damage during earlier allied bombing runs. An atomic blast over any one of them would provide useful data which could be attributed to the effects of ‘Little Boy’. Yet all three cities traversed were ignored by the grim-faced commanding officer.

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Angie’s Cooking Tips

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ere are two of my tried and tested gluten-free recipes.

Switch ups do work with these; just remain aware of gluten content when adding other ingredients.

Lebanese Chicken and Rice 2 cups basmati rice 1 medium whole chicken 1 tbsp salt 1 tsp cinnamon 1 carrot, chopped 1 stick celery, chopped ½ onion, finely chopped 1 large onion, finely chopped 30g butter, plus extra 60g butter 1 tbsp olive oil 50g pine nuts 80g slivered almonds 2 pinches allspice pepper and ground cinnamon Method Place the chicken in a pot and cover with cold water. Add 1 tablespoonof salt, cinnamon, carrot, celery and half an onion. Bring to the boil and simmer gently for about 1 hour or until the chicken is tender.

Meanwhile, fry the chopped onion in 30g butter until soft and golden brown and set aside.

Fry the pine nuts and almonds separately in the extra butter until golden brown and drain on kitchen paper. Remove chicken to a plate (reserving the liquid) then shred into pieces when cool enough to handle but still warm.

Bring 2½ cups of the chicken liquid to the boil and add the rice, 3/4 of the chicken, sautéed onions, allspice and pepper. Stir to combine and reduce heat to a low simmer and cook uncovered for 20 minutes until the rice is tender. Brush a serving bowl with the olive oil and arrange some of the nuts and the reserved chicken on the bottom. Spoon the cooked rice over them and press down. Turn out the mould onto a serving dish, and sprinkle with cinnamon.

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Return to pan and cover with fresh cold water. Bring to the boil. Cook for a further 15 minutes. Drain and repeat once more or until very tender. Drain. Coarsely chop and discard any pips. Place orange in a

foodprocessor, processuntil smooth.

Use an electric mixer to whisk eggs and sugar until thick and pale. Add orange, almond meal, baking powder, cinnamon and cardamom.

Gently fold until just combined.

Spoonintopreparedpan, smooththe surface. Bake for 1 hour or until a skewer inserted into centre comes out clean. Set aside in pan to cool completely. To make syrup, use a zester to remove rind from orange.

Juice orange. Place the juice, sugar and water in a saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring, for5 minutes or until sugar dissolves and syrup thickens slightly. Remove from heat.

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On My Bookshelf n my bookshelf there are too many books. Over 2000 is a ridiculous amount, it is time to relinquish some of them, but which ones, that is my dilemma.

I mentioned in an email to an old friend, Pam, of my decision and this was her reply: It might be ok to throw out some books, however my “Meet the Lees” or “Dusty” will never be chucked out - or one or two poetry books - I have my father’s copy of “Australian Verse” which he won as a prize in a typing competition (he knew nothing of Spell Check).

As well as that I cannot dispose of our Form 5 poetry book “Feet on the Ground”.

So that set me thinking. I no longer have my “Meet the Lees”, an Australian children’s novel popular in the 1950s, I forget the author now, or my “Dusty” written by Frank Dalby Davidson, but I do have my copy of “Feet on the Ground”.

Our Form 5 English teacher, Miss Stewart, was very strict and I think she thought I would meet a bad end as she caught me one day down the street at lunchtime, standing in the gutter talking to my boyfriend and twirling my school beret on one finger. (I am not sure which was the worst sin). Her last words to me when I left school were to stay on the “straight and narrow path!” However she was a very good teacher and she managed to instil a love of poetry into some of us during our silliest years, well at least

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Pam and me.

Looking through “Feet on the Ground” now, as I do now and then, I see many favourite poems.

Who could resist a poem which began: When I was but thirteen or so I went into a golden land, Chimborazo, Cotopaxi, Took me by the hand, Romance by W J Turner

There are also poems by many famous but very readable poets like John Betjeman, T S Eliot, Gerald Manley Hopkins, John Masefield and my favourite W B Yeats. I must put it away or there will be no meals today.

Incidentally Pam’s father, Clive Stoneham, after winning the typing prize went on to join the Railways and later became a politician. A hard working and much loved “man of the people” he was a Labor member for 28 years, including nine years as Leader of the Opposition in Victoria.

After all that reminiscing I will return to my library/spare bedroom and start making some difficult decisions. I have to keep my Bill Brysons, my Lilian Beckwiths, my Miss Reads, my A A Milnes, my Iris Murdochs, my Saturday Books, my old school readers, all of my Art books, most of my quilting books - the list goes on.

Perhaps my husband doesn’t really need all these Flashman novels and all these books about cars and motorbikes and opals and mining!

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o u t h A u s t ra l i a n, St a t e Opposition Leader, the Hon. Isobel Redmond, was the guest speaker at a successful Liberal Party luncheon, held at the Mannum Motel in Mannum in early August.

TheMannum Branchof theLiberal Party organised the function, which over 60 people attended and were delighted to secure Ms Redmond as the guest speaker.

Federal Member for Barker, Mr Patrick Secker and Member for Schubert, Mr Ivan Venning also attended the function.

Ms Redmond spoke about the major policy differences between the SouthAustralianLaborGovernment and the State Liberals - namely the Liberal policy to rebuild the Royal Adelaide Hospital where it is and to construct an inner city stadium in the current rail yards precinct. She also spoke briefly about the upcoming Federal Elections and wished her Federal colleagues the best of luck.

Following her address, Ms Redmond spent much of the afternoon mingling with crowd and meeting and talking to residents of the Mannum community.

Mr Secker addressed the group briefly and spoke about the

increasing debt the Gillard Labor Government arecausingand the need for a change of Government toensure Australia’s economic stability into the future.

Both Mr Secker and Mr Venning commended the Mannum Branch.

Mr Venning said “The luncheon was very successful” and commended the President, Ms Helen Flett and Vice-President, Mrs Fiona Mann for their hard work in organising the f unction. He also thanked Opposition Leader Ms Isobel Redmond for taking time out of her busy schedule to visit Mannum to appear as the guest speaker.

Mr Venning was also pleased with the Mannum Motel as “great venue” and the “enthusiastic crowd in attendance.”

He went on to say “Mannum is a growth area of South Australia - it needs to have active community groups to ensure the development is what everybody wants.”

Anyone interested in joining the Mannum Branchof theLiberal Party should contact the Membership Officer, BrentonMannon85692911 or the President Ms Helen Flett on 0419 189 146.

Jo Kader

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From left: Vice-President of the Mannum Branch of the Liberal Party, Mrs Fiona Mann; Federal Member for Barker, Mr Patrick Secker; Leader of the Opposition, the Hon. Isobel Redmond; Member for Schubert, Mr Ivan Venning; and President of the Mannum Branch of the Liberal Party, Ms Helen Flett.

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Mannum Riding Club Jumping Rallies

ormer riding member Monique White of Murray Bridge was guest instructor at Mannum Riding Club’s recent jumping rallies. Monique attended Mannum Riding Club throughout her teenage years, together with her sister.

Monique went on to compete throughout Australia on the show jumping circuit, where she met her husband Chris.

Thankfully the rain held off for both rallies; with the cold weather hot soups and BBQ lunches were well received.

Spectators were kept enthused wa tching the excellent instruction from Monique.

Monique wanted riders to go away from the day enjoying showjumping and to have the confidence to proceed further.

The rallies consisted of lots of trot poles to help the horses relax and to get the riders to talk to the horses by counting the trot beats out loud.

Monique emphasized that

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riders should look ahead, not lean forward, and keep their horses balanced between the leg and the hand to prevent the horse stumbling and knocking poles. The use of the leg and sitting up straight while riding through the poles helped the combination ride through smoothly. The end result was to see horses and riders achieving the relaxation over poles and, as the jumps got higher, being able to execute the course without fault finishing with a halt.

Monique gave generously of her time and, considering that she had a baby between the June Rally and the July rally, she didn’t miss a beat. Those riders who attended loved her l e s s o ns a nd we s a w improvement in everyone.

Thank you to Monique and her parents for their support and two great days of instruction.

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2010 Courses ourses and classes will continue in 2010, and are as always open to all members of our community.

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Getting the Most out of your Computer Wednesday, 10 weeks 6:00pm - 9:00pm Register now for future courses

Cooking with Angie (Series 2) Starting Thursday 12th August 6:00pm - 9:00pm, 5 weeks Mannum Community College

Starting Out on Your Computer Starting Out on Your Computer Friday, 5 weeks Tuesday, 5 weeks 9:00am - 12:00pm 6:00pm - 9:00pm Register now for future courses Register now for future courses 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. Courses available on demand are Adult Literacyand Numeracy, Myob, Digital Story Telling, Getting the Most Out of the Internet, Sewing Group. Call MMCSS 8569 2129 for more details.

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Issue Number 50

Mannum Probus Club

Mannum Rowing Club News

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s a result of the AGM held on Sunday 22 nd August the following were Elected.

President: Brian Bormann Vice-President: Max Lindsay Min. Secretary: Kris Lindsay Treasurer: Phil Gebhart Captain : Dean Mobbs Vice-Captain: John Banks Committee: Neil Bormann, Ute Wegener, Bronte Elliott, Robin Bourne, Maurie Ryan, Henny Wyman

Brian Bormann thanked the previous Committee for leaving the Club in a strong position for the coming 2010-2011 Season. A special thanks was made to Former Treasurer Debbie Wilkinson for her immaculate record keeping and presentation of financial reports.

Unfortunately Debbie had to decline the position due to studies. Thanks was also made to the volunteers, the backbone of any club, for various fund-raisers and ongoing working bees on the Club Rooms. The latest renovation being the kitchen area which has doubled in size and will incorporate a 2.4 m servery, new cupboards, stainless steel island bench, deep fryer and pie warmer, and a revamp of the wiring in the Club Room. Some of the cost had been budgeted from donations from the Lions Club who use the facilities from time to time in catering for different functionsanda distribution of funds from the Big River Fishing Committee.

Captain Dean Mobbs outlined the success of the rowers who competed through the year in Adelaide and some National and Australian Titles interstate. The club can be proud of the equipment it has, particularly with it’s up to date carbon fibre/kevlar boats and oars, making the club competitive at all levels.

Brian gave a brief update of the Centenary Celebration Dinner on 2nd October. Some 156 replies had be

submitted as at end of July. With a limit of 200, anyone still interested in attending, are advised to contact Carol Greening sooner than later.

Ph: 8569 1609, or email: carolg@baonline.com.au

Tickets will be issued on receipt of payment which is $40 per head.

A highlight of the day was the Christening by John and Claire Banks of another Double Scull/Pair boat named Centenary 2010 to commemorate the Club’s Centenary.

John, who rowed for Mannum in his younger days, will be always remembered as the sculler pictured rowing in the main street during the 1956 flood. After 40 years, he made a come back when he was asked to participate in a Demonstration Row with the other crew members who were also pictured in the Advertiser, at the 2006 Mannum Flood Celebrations.

Both John and his wife Clair, who only started rowing a couple of years ago, still row competitively and have put a lot back into the Club, since joining in 2006, in the way of coaching and volunteer work. The Committee saw fit to reward them by asking them to christen thenewboat.

The day concluded with a BBQ lunch enjoyed by all.

The Club is always looking for new members with Social Rowing still being held 7:30 Sunday mornings and regular training Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. We hope to target the school this year with come and try programs and perhaps ergo competition - on indoor rowing machines with individuals or teams racing against each other or the clock.

For any information contact Brian. Work: 8569 1813, Home: 8569 2040, Mob: 0417 803 707.

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he Mannum Probus Club began at the inaugural meeting convened by the Murray Bridge Rotary Club on 5th June 1991.

Several officers bearers from the Rotary Club, Reg Hutchinson (President Murray Bridge Probus Club), twelve members and 29 other interested people were present. There was enough interest among them to form a Probus Club in Mannum. The first committee comprised President Doug Pegler, Secretary Tom Paull, Treasurer Greg Byers and members Aj Krause, R Noble, D Townsend, G Crowhurst and D Chadwick.

The inaugural meeting for the formation of a Ladies Probus Club happened some 12 months later on 6th May 1992. Their first elected committee was President Maxeen Axer, Vice President Babara McDiarmaid, Secretary Maureen Krause, Treasurer Val Pym plus members Kath Lambert, Babara Edwards, Dulcie Dunn, Edna Lloyd, Phyl Walker and Rae Bottroff.

The two separate clubs continued for ten years. When the men’s club membershipwasdecliningthemerger of the two clubs was canvassed. The relationship between the two clubs had been cordial with combined trips, Christmas parties and the like.

Having accepted an invitation from the Ladies Probus Club, it was gratifying to have so many members attending a special joint meeting.

Talks continued and by November 2001 a final vote was looming. By May 6th 2002 the decision to combine was agreed unanimously.

The committee voted in to head the Inaugural Combined Probus Club was President Judith Mugford, Vice President Geoff Gobbett, Secretary

Trevor Frahn and Assistant Secretary Maureen Krause.

Since the clubs combined the membership has grown to be currently some 69 members.

Every October the Probus Clubs of the Lower Murray Zone attend a Probus Friendship Day. The clubs are Mannum, Murray Bridge, Strathalbyn, Tailem Bend and new club Meningie. The Mannum Probus Club introduced this great day of fellowship when all the Probus Clubs get together. The host club for this year’s Fellowship Day on Monday 11th October is Murray Bridge, at the Murray Bridge Golf Club. Some 200 members from the various clubs will be attending.

After 19 years on the committee (a foundation member), congratulations went to Aj Krause, the recipient of a Life Membership of theMannumProbusClub. Hisaward was in recognition of all his work over the years in writing the newsletter, organising trips and guest speakers and much more.

At our August meeting, Trevor Frahn gave a detailed talk on his recent trip to Bundaberg, Fraser Island, Gladstone, Rockhampton, Charleyville, Winton, Cobar and Broken Hill..

For our September meeting on the 6th, members will be having another day out and about enjoying fellowship and fun, travelling by bus to the Gawler cinema to see “Blind Side” and then on to luncheon.

Visitors are always welcome to meetings on the first Monday of each month at 10am in the Mannum Community Club.

Trevor Frahn

Brian Bormann

Marion’s Boutique

Mini Fashion Parade Wednesday 15th September 7pm - 9pm 63-65 Randell Street, Mannum Please bring a chair, glass and coffee cup Strictly limited to 30 people You will need to book in for this evening If you do not book in you cannot attend Phone: 08 8569 2261 Places fill quickly. Book early!

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President Trevor Frahn presenting Aj Krause with his Life Membership Badge

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Mannum Police annum Police are concerned about the recent spate of Serious Criminal Trespass and theft offences which have occurred in the past six weeks or so. In that time seven houseboats have been entered and electrical equipment stolen, four homes in the Mannum township have been entered and again electrical equipment stolen and four farm sheds have been entered, one twice, with electrical hand tools stolen. In excess of $22000 worth of property has been stolen.

Police are looking for several vehicles which have been seen near the scenes of these offences. The vehicles include one of unknown description but with a loud exhaust heard leaving the scene of an attempted entry on a houseboat on East Front

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Road at Younghusband.

Two vehicles were sighted on East Front Road in the early hours of the morning of the 7th of August when two house boats were broken into.

One vehicle is described as a 4WD, beige in colour, possibly a Toyota utility. The witness cannot remember the registration number, however states that the vehicle had the word “MUDLARK” on the rear, and was covered in a large amount of mud. The second vehicle was a silver 80s model, either Nissan Pulsar or Holden Astra, which had the same body shape. He states that this vehicle had 3 occupants. The only description is that two were Caucasian males.

Two other vehicles were in the vicinity of Younghusband on the night that two other houseboats were broken into.

One is described as a grey Japanese vehicle and the other a white 2000 Ford station wagon. The driver of the grey vehicle called at two properties asking about ski boats stored in the area. The male is described as a well presented male in late 20s with short dark hair and of skinny build.

If any member of the c ommu nit y ha s a ny information they are asked to conta ct police. All information is treated in the strictest confidence.

Community members should ensure that they secure their sheds and homes to prevent entry and don’t advertise the fact that you may not be home and that your house has some significant items stored in it.

Mick Towie Sergeant, Mannum Police

Danger in the Dusk was running hard. His footsteps were just behind me; I could hear the crunch of his and mine on the gravel of the footpath. I knew what he wanted, there was no ignoring him.

It was that time of the day when the sun had gone and a short twilight was on the land. The sun had taken with it all of the colour in the world. Shrub and tree and house and lamp post all looked colourless, black against a colourless sky. In the distance a street light glowed a dim yellow. Its light too feeble to reach the ground it was supposed to light.

I heard the distant sound of a tram slowing to the stop in the next street. Perhaps my father would be on it. It was about time for him to arrive home. I was sure he would help if he could. He just would not be able to reach me in time so the faint hope that rose for a moment was extinguished just as quickly. The sound of the tram leaving the stop faded away in the distance and again I was left with only the sound of our footsteps. The pursuer and pursued.

Behind me I could hear heavy breathing. The footsteps were almost at my side. My breath was becoming more ragged. Calling for a last burst of energy I kept running hard until I reached our front gate. I wheeled into the paved drive to the garage catching him by surprise but only for a moment. He jerked like a puppet on a string and

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then he was beside me again only to be forced to fall back as I raced down the narrow space between the garage and the side fence.

I burst in through the screen door on the back verandah. He was beside me. In light from the kitchen window shining onto the verandah I could see his red tongue lolling out of his mouth which seemed to be shaped in a silly grin.

Reaching down I untied the string from his collar and opened the back door. Dad wasn’t going to able to help now.

Mum was kneeling in front of the oven checking the roast and the vegies. He sized up the situation in a moment and in one bound reached Mum and with his great red tongue licked her face from chin to ear. ‘Can I keep him, he followed me home,’ I told her as suddenly I remembered to slip the string into my pocket and cover it with a rather grubby handkerchief.

Today Homeless comes down to the end of the street and meets me as I ride my bike home from school. He runs beside the bike with his great red tongue hanging out and a silly grin on his face.

Later he walks up to the end of the street to meet Dad who travels to and from work by tram nowadays.

Mum never did say I could keep him.

The Diarist

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Contacting Mannum Police Ur g en t emer gen cy assistance call 000. For police attendance call 131 444.

If you need to contact us for other matters either visit the station or call 8569 2211.

This may be answered by the Murray Bridge station.

They will contact us by radio and then we will contact you.

Your police are available 24 hours a day.

Emergency 000 Police attendance 131 444 Mannum Station 8569 2211

annum Neighbourhood Watch meet on the third Tuesday of the month in the Senior Citizens Rooms at the Leisure Centre.

All community members are encouraged to come along and be involved. It is an opportunity to hear what has been occurring in the district and to learn what role you can play in making Mannum and the district a safe place to live and work.

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Next Meeting Annual General Meeting Tuesday September 21st 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.

Coordinator: 0428 856 911

Giant Auction & Strawberry Fete

October 31st Palmer Oval Auction 10am Strawberry Fete 12pm Good, clean goods wanted for auction Donations or On Commission Stall holders also wanted For more information call Colleen: 8569 4004 or Bob: 8569 4026 Issue Number 50

You Are A Princess he ‘Princess Series’ began on 1st June after school for 8 weeks (from 3:30-5:30pm).

Seventeen girls aged between 11 and 15 committed to the whole series and it was an amazing time to get to know each other some more and to talk about the funny and serious sides of being a young woman.

It’s hard to think of ourselves as Royalty, but if God is our King, and we are His daughters - that makes us His Princesses.

Our aim in this series was to affirm each participant of WHO she is, WHY she is here, and HOW much she is loved; that they would believe they are special, that they belong, and that they are valuable.

At each session we had ‘beauty spots’ which focussed on different parts of being a girl: for example hair/make-up, fashion, health/fitness. We also included DVD teaching from a well-respected woman named Sheri Rose Shepherd. There was lots of food, fun and games, plus opportunities for each girl to encourage others and to be encouraged.

To conclude the series, we went on a ‘Regal Retreat’ at

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PS Marion Day Cruises

Victor Harbor ending with a ‘Princess Graduation dinner’ with over 50 family and friends at the Barn Conference Centre in Mannum. This was an amazing exper i en ce for everyone involved.

We would like to express our appreciation to the following people and organisations for sponsoring/supporting the Princess Series.

• Mannum Inter-Church Council funding, venue and food • Mid-Murray Council - funding • Mannum Community College equipment • The Hall - equipment • Shared Stitches of Mannum for a beautiful handmade quilt for each princess • Beauty spot presenters - Esther Crow, Robyn Muirhead, Jen Hosking, Tammie James, Kelly Schmidt, Lorna Barker • Our great team - May-Lin Bormann, Louise Turner, Bonnie Harmer and Anne Turner • Helpers for the dinner • All the parents for trusting us with your precious daughters • All the wonderful Princesses for getting involved and making it so much fun!

Can’t wait to do it again!

Joy Marks, CPS Worker

Morgan to Berri he historic paddle steamer ‘Marion’ is making its way to Berri from its Mannum home to be slipped for maintenance and repairs.

T h e Mor ga n Museu m welcomes the Marion to Morgan and is offering ‘Picnic Day Cruises’ at a cost of $49.00 per person, including morning and afternoon tea. There will be four day cruises departing from Morgan, Waikerie, Kingston on Murray and Loxton. You are welcome to bring your own picnic lunch. Bar facilities will be available on board.

The Marion is a fully restored heritage vessel built in 1900.

The vessel is one of the last operational, original heritage, steam driven, wood fired, overnight-passenger-carrying side paddle steamers remaining in the world!

“We are so excited to have the PS Marion arriving in Morgan again as it has not be here since September 2006.

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The day cruises are a marvellous opportunity for Riverland locals and visitors to experience the old days of steam and a sensational day cruising on the magnificent Murray River ”, said Museum Chairman, Mr John Lindner.

Cruise the majestic waters of the Murray River to the rhythmic sounds of the paddle wheels and the toot of the vessel’s unique sounding whistle. This amazing journey aboard the grand old lady of the river will appeal to all. Observe the engineer and the Fireman as they work their magic in the art of steam engine operation.

Watch in awe as the Captain and Mate manoeuvre the 200 tonne heritage vessel and learn the history of the PS Marion from the dedicated volunteers on board.

Don’t miss this special opportunity to relax, unwind and take a leisurely cruise on Board the iconic PS Marion as it meanders through amazing scenery from Morgan to Berri.

Bus transfers will be available from each departure port at an additional cost.

For further information or to book your ticket on the ‘PS Marion Picnic Day Cruises’ contact Heather Pinnington on 0419 853 534.

PS Marion September Picnic Day Cruise Schedule Date 15th 16th 17th

Departure (8:30am for 9:00am) Arrival Morgan Waikerie Via Lock 2 4:00pm Waikerie Kingston on Murray via Lock 3 4:00pm Kingston on Murray Loxton 4:00pm

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Inaugural Mannum Craft Fair

Mannum Day Centre Mannum Day Centre is open from Mondays to Fridays except Public Holidays. The Day Centre is available for hire by community groups for a small donation.

Please ring on 8569 0219 for more information.

WEEKLY Monday

9:30am

Tuesday 9am-10:30am Tuesday 10am-2:30pm FORTNIGHTLY Thursday * MONTHLY 2nd Monday 1:30pm 1st Wednesday 7:00pm 2nd & 4th Wed 11am-2pm

3rd Wednesday 10:00am 3rd Wednesday 1:30-3pm 4th Wed

6:30-9:30pm

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.

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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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.

Mannum Medical Centre – Phone 8569 0222 Adelaide Cardiology *Echocardiograms / *Asthma Clinic / *Centacare Family Well-Being Support / Continence Clinic / Diabetic Clinic / Dietitian / *Home Aged Care Assessments / *Home Medication Reviews / Hypertension Clinic / Immunisation / *IMVSCollectionCentre/ MannumYouthClinic-“TheCafé” Headspace / *Psychologists / *Physiotherapist (Public) *Doctor’s referral required

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Shell Hill Reserve Bush Walks

annum isn’t just about the river. It’s hinterland beckons at this time of year and there is plenty to see.

Good rains have brought plants to life and the mallee is bursting into flower in August and September. With the flowers come the birds and the mallee supports a colourful variety of honey eaters, parrots and other native species.

Over the past year a couple of co mmu n it y b a s ed organisations have put together some grants and savings to give the Shell Hill Reserve a new lease on life.

This forty hectare reserve at the end of the Marne Valley was once mined for a deposit of fossilised oyster shell that was then used to produce fertiliser for Hills farmers.

The mining activity has long passed and all that remains is a small but fascinating plinth of oyster shell.

The Mid Murray Local Action Planning and Eastern

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Hills and Murray Plains Catchment Groups have combined forces to prepare some walking trails through the reserve.

The Echidna Expedition trail is three kilometres long and will take about an hour for the casual stroller. The walk takes in mallee, river and open grassland and has some fabulous views over the Marne. Or, you could do the Wombat Loop Trail in around twenty minutes and perhaps catch a glimpse of one of the furry residents. The less adventurous might just take in the Shell Hill Trail and check out the interpretive signs that are popping up. The trails are all well marked.

Plans are well underway for an information bay and a brochure later in the year, but don’t miss out on what this spring has to offer.

Steve Coombe Project Officer, Eastern Hills and Murray Plains Catchment Group Inc

Teeth for life Dr. Graham Parry Dr. Emma Burgess Dental Surgeons

MANNUM DENTAL SURGERY 8569 8175

93 Randell St MANNUM

By Appointment Monday and Friday Issue Number 50

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Mannum History Group pologies for the almost five month absence of History Group news. I got called to the UK at the beginning of March as my mother was ill and she subsequently died. All the aftermath kept me away for nearly four and a half months, but at least I could spend some quality time with her and she died with dignity and without pain, bless her.

Coming home, it was great to see the greenery and the lagoon filling up once again. You may have noticed some progress with the Cemetery plaques too.

The Council has installed the plinths and we are waiting for some fine weather to attach the row markers. Thanks to the Council, to Judy and to Bob for making this happen. We are also working on a map for the Information Bay which will help people locate the graves of loved ones.

September sees our AGM and we are looking forward to the election of an enthusiastic committee. We have several new members and hope to have a robust social and educational calendar this year.

Time away in historic England and Wales has brought home to me the importance of heritage.

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Remembering the Music

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umerically, the Baby Boomers were more significant.

However there is an almost forgotten group that pioneered much of the music the later Boomers embraced and enjoyed.

After all, the Baby Boomers were still in primary school when Elvis first appeared on the scene. This forgotten group was born in the latedepressionandthroughthewar years.

At the beginning of the fifties they were still listening to the music and performers of their parents.

These were mainly American performers who had become known and enjoyed because of the American influence during the second world war. The more staid Englishstyle was fast losing itshold on Australian youth and young marrieds. Mostly they were big band singers such as Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Perry Como, Billy Eckstine, Peggy Lee, Jo Stafford, Rosemary Clooney and Mel Torme.

Nat King Cole was another, although not a big band artist, he was jazz influenced.

Because of upheavals in the American musical industry in the forties the singer had moved from being a boy or girl canary given a chorus or two in the middle of a Kay Stevenson tune, to being the dominant performer on any song. They still sang mainly ballads but they read them differently so that they were given a personal appeal to the listener.

By the early fifties singers were beginning to emerge who had not come from the earlier big band era.

Two of significance at the time were Johnny Ray and Guy Mitchell.

Remember “Cry” and “Truly, Truly Fair”? Later in the fifties socks and jumpers in Mitchell blue, Sinatra red and horrors! Presley purple.

Mitch Miller, an oboist, was widely influential in the pop music field when he became the A and R man at Columbia records. Among the artists he introduced and influenced Guy Mitchell, Tony Bennett, Rosemary Clooney and Johnny Mathis as well as Frankie Laine and Marty Robbins. He entirely missed the coming of rock and roll. He declined to give Mannum Mag

on over there: this time, the discovery of the first dry dock in the country when a new shopping centre was being built in Liverpool, the restoration of t h e Vi ct or ia Ba t h s i n Manchester, and the chance encounter with a group of very vibrant volunteers who had physically dismantled, moved and rebuilt a seventeenth century windmill which had to make way for a motorway.

Would that we could generate the same enthusiasm and implement our long awaited Mid-Murray heritage policy!

This town has most of its original buildings in Randell Street, the only dry dock in existence on the Murray, the oldest piece of river machinery on the river, and is credited with not only the first paddle steamer, the Mary Ann, but also the first steam car with a differential in Australia. How we could tap into all of that with the right spirit and publicity! Not forgetting the Marion of course - what a wealth of riches.

For those new to the town I would remind everyone that the Marion was saved for our town, and totally restored, after the biggest public meeting Mannum has ever seen!

contracts to Elvis Presley and Buddy Holly. Miller became a recording star with his own sing-a-long hits (remember his Sing-a-Long with Mitch on TV?) and retired, a millionaire, in the sixties.

Both Guy Mitchell and Johnny Ray had a string of hit parade entries up until the middle of the fifties. Perry Como’s career had a resurgence with such tunes as “Papa Loves Mambo” and “Round and Round”. Rosemary Clooney was there with “This Old House” and “Hey There”. Doris Day was another who had regular entries with such as “Secret Love” and duets with other pop singers such as Frankie Laine. Tony Bennett also came to notice with “Rags to Riches” and “Stranger in Paradise”.

Another noticeable trait at this time was the ability to laugh at our selves. Stan Freberg parodied “Cry” and “Sh-Boom” and had a hit with his “St George and the Dragonet” which sent up the TV series “Dragnet”.

And of course there were always one or two new songs every Christmas.TypicalwasJimmyBoyd with “I Saw Mummy Kissing Santa Claus”.

Instrumental tunes had not vanished from the scene. Orchestra leaders such as Frank Chacksfield with “Limelight” and “Ebb Tide”; Anton Karas with the “Harry Lime Theme”; also Percy Faith and Hugo Winterhalter all made their impact.

However the winds of change were beginning to appear. Folk tunes were becoming noticed and calypso with Harry Balafonte in particular was making an impression. More importantly the pop music industry was turning its attention to what had once been labelled “Race Recordings” and was becoming known as “Rhythm and Blues” or plain “R and B”. Bill Haley and his Comets were already performing “Rock Around the Clock” and “Blackboard Jungle” had reached Hindley Street.

Elvis and Buddy Holly were just around the corner.

Peter Weir

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Cooking Dilemmas Dilemma: A request came to me last week regarding Gluten free recipes. While I have a couple of ‘good’ ones in my collection, I would be interested to know if any of the Mannum Mag readers have any tried and tested ones you would like to share. This request also led me to do a little research. I’ll share some of the stand out points and my thoughts with you.

Solution: The dictionary meaning: a mixture of two proteins found in some cereals, especially wheat, a natural sticky substance. A gluten-free diet is the only medically accepted treatment for coeliac disease. I can certainly appreciate that those afflicted with this condition face a tumultuous task sourcing gluten-free foods.

Gluten is found in a myriad of pr oduct s r a n gi n g fr om cosmetics and prescription medicine to alcohol (alcohol always seems to get the ‘bad cousin’ label!). Gluten may also be found in food products that may be thought to be gluten-free because gluten is used as a binding agent in the ‘food processing world’ (now there’s a bad cousin for sure!). So, as with most changes we make in our lives, research is key.

There has also been of late publicity surrounding the health benefits of a gluten-free diet, ranging from relief from joint pain to alleviating ‘brain fog’ (maybe I should give it a go!).

No doubt, ‘where there is smoke there is fire’, and again, research is the key (I love Mr Google!). As there are risks also in a dietetic sense, failure to consume enough nutrients and eating too much fibre can lead to other problems. The first step when choosing dietary change should be to consult your doctor or dietician, for professional advice on how to holistically approach the adjustments necessary.

To complement this article, this month’s cooking tips consist of two gluten free recipes.

Send your cooking dilemmas to Angie, 39 Randell, St Mannum, SA 5238 or Email: mmcss.angroesler@internode.on.net Angie Roesler

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The Name-Withheldby-Requests hey’re a dysfunctional family, the Name-Withheldby-Requests. The number of hyphens could have something to do with it. Most people are content with one; Ponsonby-Smythe, Rivett-Carnack, Parker-Bowles. The occasional über aristocracy would have two, such as the Montague-Douglas-Scotts. But hyphens aren’t what they used to be, having stumbled down-market and generally signalling these days parents with different names, so that Shardonnae Knight-Flyte is the offspring of Ms Knight and Mr Flyte, both of whom drink a lot but neither of whom can spell very well. She has a half-brother named Oozoe Knight-Schifft, but his is another story.

T h e l i n k , i f a n y, be t we e n t h e Name-Withheldby-Requests and the Anons has been obscured by history, although it is interesting to note that many of the literary efforts of the Anons, in both prose and verse forms as well as in music, have survived; in some cases for centuries.

Some of the writings of the Anons have been wronglyattributed to lesser literarycelebrities like William Shakespeare and Dan Brown, whilst a steady trickle of public figures including Winston Churchill and King Farouk have shamelessly plagiarised the works of the Anons and claimed them for their own. Further, all serious musicologists know that one of the earlier Anons was responsible for writing a lot of scores which ended up with the name W. A. Mozart scribbled on the bottom right corner.

The Name-Withheldby-Requests have never featured largely in the print media, partly because they seldom write anything worth printing and partly because editorial practices tend to the view that there is no justification for hiding the identities of correspondents unless a compelling reason can be established. Compelling reasons might include national security, genuinely-held fear of reprisals by Al Quaeda, and anything that would qualify the writer for the Witness Protection Program. Theydo not normallyinclude a desire to slag off at something or someone whilst being protected from taking responsibility for it.

Strangely, the Name-Withheldby-Requests have been regular contributors to the Mannum Mag, probably because they’ve been able to get away with it, and in recent times they seem to have been developing a bit of a stranglehold. In the August 2010 edition, they wrote five of a total of seven letters to the editor. It is tempting to conclude that either they are his sisters and his cousins and his aunts, or else they have knowledge which, if made public, could lead to his arrest and ultimate disgrace. Why else are they humoured?

Consider the areas of interest of the Name-Withheldby-Requests. One of them is threatening to publish mobile phone photos of councillors sleeping at council meetings. “Four Corners” should be given the opportunity to work

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with that one; it’s way too big for the Mannum Mag. Publish your photos or don’t publish them, but why hide your identity whilst hinting that you might? If your name is revealed, will the Council find you and send some of its hired assassins to destroy the evidence and you with it?

Another Name-Withheldby-Request lists six grievances, five of which could easily be referred to the local council or appropriate State authorities for action. The sixth relates to people not speaking to other people when they meet them in the street, and invites the suggestion that if shopkeepers are rude to you, don’t spend your money in their shops. If your doctor’s rude to you, go to another doctor. If your spouse is rude to you, get a divorce. But note that the divorce process entails divulging your name.

The third Name-Withheldby-Request was appalled by irreparable property damage caused by gun-toting motorbike-riding morons. Has s/he witnessed such events? Or is s/he just using emotive language to assert that all property damage is caused by people on motorbikes who, by definition, are mentally incompetent and brandish guns? Ideally, this person should have borrowed the mobile phone from the first-mentioned Name-Withheldby-Request, and used it to take photos to give to the police. They can do more about property damage than the Mannum Mag. Name-Withheldby-Request Number 4 wrote two letters, and introduced a novel twist by providing the name of an organisation and a post office box number. This is useful for those seeking revenge, because they can send a letter bomb to the right place, although it can’t be guaranteed to explode in the right face. Other members of the Murray Eco Arts Collective (if there are any), beware.

Make sure your mail is always opened by one of the Name-Withheldby-Requests. If it contains an explosive device, it’s intended for them, not you.

One of the many benefits of living in Australia is that everyone is entitled to their view. The concerns expressed by the Name-Withheldby-Requests in the August Mannum Mag are not of the stuff to overthrow governments, inspire mass suicides in the banking industry or incite radicals to arms. Why were they submitted covertly? And why should any publication circulate material whose authors are not prepared to acknowledge it?

People are often more inclined to be circumspect about what they write if they have to be identified with it and take responsibility for it, particularly when it comes to checking facts, assigning blame or making accusations or complaints. Stand up for yourself, Mannum Mag! Reject contributions from authors who decline to be identified without a valid reason. It would be consistent with standard editorial practice, improve your content and enhance your credibility.

Lorna Turner

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Mannum Mag Trade and Community Services Directory New Edition Additions, Deletions, Corrections

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.

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

Split Beds

Queen &King Single/King Single/Double

Hi-Lo Beds

Single/King Single/Double

Scooter 1/2 - 2hp 10-15kph

Lift Recliner & Sleeping Chair • Walking aids • Mobility aids • Bathroom aids • Toilet aids • Chairlifts • Electric Wheelchairs • Wheelchair aids • Bedroom products • Scooters

AAA Health Beds and Chairs Home demonstrations & delivery

1800 671 307 30 Maurice Road (Solomons Building), Murray Bridge

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2010 PUBLICATION DEADLINES Friday (12 noon) For Publication in September 24 October Issue 51 October 29 November Issue 52 November 19 December Issue 53

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)

Community Meetings Clash Calendar 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

SEPTEMBER Healthy Brain, Healthy Ageing Mannum Hospital Day Centre Healthy life strategies to reduce the risk of developing dementia.

Thursday 2nd, 10am–12 noon Cost: Free (gold coin donation) Register: National Dementia Helpline 1800 100 500

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nd

Wednesday

9:00am Shared Stitches of Mannum Quilting Group. Ph. 8569 2185

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

Ma nnum

4th Tuesday

7: 3 0 p m M a n n u m S how Committee, Showground

Last Monday

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

Last Wednesday

Midday MannumMagCommittee, Showground. Ph. 8569 2385 6:30pmMannumMens Discussion Group. Ralph 8569 1264.

Monday 6:30pm Mannum Town Choir, Uniting Church hall. In recess until 20th September.

Ph. 8569 1434 Tuesday & Friday 8:30am Walkie Talkies, Lions Den, Show Ground

WEEKLY

OTHER

Mon, Wed & Fri 10:00–3:00 The Hall, (Mental Health Activity and Resource Centre) 5 Greening Street, Mannum. Ph. 8569 1643

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.

4th Thursday

7:30pm Progress Association, Mannum Community College.

2010 Community Calendar OCTOBER

Australian International Pedal Prix Sturt Reserve, Murray Bridge Thursday 16th – Sunday 19th Contact: Andrew McLachlan Phone: 08 8357 1978

Market/Trash ‘n Treasure Mannum Showgrounds Sunday 5th, 9:00am – 2:00pm Free admission. Sites available Contact: Irene Lovell Phone: 8569 2541

Free Concert and Book Launch Murray Bridge Town Hall Saturday 2nd, 1:00pm–4:00pm Murray Bridge Players and Singers Inc perform songs and plays of Max and Jacqui Merckenschlager. Afternoon tea provided. Launch of Max and Jacqui’s poetry/songs book and CD. Phone: 0428 878 163 Market/Trash ‘n Treasure Mannum Showgrounds Sunday 3rd, 9:00am – 2:00pm Free admission. Sites available Contact: Irene Lovell Phone: 8569 2541

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 MMCSS for details. Registering for courses and programs is essential.

Special Events September 1st - 8th Adult Learners Week. Watch for information flyers out soon.

9th Friendship Lunch. Invitation only.

October 6th AGM, Mannum Senior Citizens Rooms, 7:30pm.

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

Mannum Celebration Day Mary Anne Reserve Sunday 31st 10am–3pm Contacts: Jenny Whitehorn, 0448 533 147 Kirsty MacGregor, 8569 1402 Giant Auction and Strawberry Fete Palmer Oval Sunday 31st Strawberry Fete at 12pm Information: Colleen 8569 4004 or Bob 8569 4026

Mannum Leisure Centre Squash courts, gym, and cardio Opening Hours room are available at all opening Mornings times.

Mon, Wed, Fri: 8:00 am - 12 noon 7:00 am - 12 noon Activities: Basketball, carpet Tue, Thur: Sat: 9:00 am - 11:00 am bowls, card games, gym, tai chi, Afternoons squash, tennis, soccer, roller disco Reopening at 3:00 pm, closing at the Dance School all ages Wednesday end of the sporting program or afternoon/evening. activity.

Stadium, Clubroom and Meeting Further information: 8569 0185 room are available for hire.

Pam Cutjar, Centre Manager 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

All material submitted for publication is subject to editorial approval. This is done not to censor, but to ensure topics are relevant to the content of Mannum Mag.

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