Mannum Mag Issue 54 February 2011 by Mannum Community Magazine Inc

February 2011

Mannum, South Australia 5238

Issue Number 54

Murray River Choir, Highlight At Mannum’s Take A River Tour Festival he Murray River Choir sang three inspiring songs at Mannum’s “Take a River Tour Festival” brought to you by Mannum Waters and the Mid Murray Council in the lead up to the group sprint finish of the IG Markets Stage 2 of the Santos Tour Down Under. The sixty two members stood under the Santos Tour Down Under finish arch on Randell Street. The spectators were spellbound with the presentation and a few tears were seen during the finale. Dressed in the official event t-shirt, the choir inspired the crowd with river-themed songs Proud Mary and Rivers of Babylon. Their grand finale I Still Call Australia Home concluded with all singers proudly waving their Australian flags. Under the excellent music direction of Tracy Schache and accompanied by pianist Paul Hilton, the choir’s magnificent sound emanated from Mannum’s main street. The celebrity sprint featured Member for Schubert Ivan Venning, Mid Murray Councillors, Kerry Yeates and Mardi Jennings, Mannum Waters Directors, Mayor Neil Martinson of Renmark Paringa Council, Andrew Rushworth and John Weber, Sarah Demicoli and

Steve Murphy, Power FM’s Stupid O’Clock Announcers, Zoe Tomkinson from Brown Havelberg Partners Real Estate, Holly Shires from River Estates First National, Dylan Hogarth and Angel Budarick from the Murray Valley Standard and local residents Dean Mobbs and Dave Schache. Mayor Dave Burgess waved off both heats. Riders were issued with neutral bikes from Bike SA ensuring skill, speed and fitness were the ultimate weapons in the uphill celebrity challenge. The final was won by Mannum Waters Director, Andrew Rushworth after two exciting heats featuring Mid Murray Council’s Shaun (Chicken) Barlettt with his motorized bike ‘Stig’ (Top Gear) mannequin to add some fun and a few laughs during some friendly competition. Dylan Hogarth and Angel Budarick came second and third respectively. Perfect weather conditions were experienced by over 110 riders who participated in the Younghusband to Mannum Recreational Ride, ending in a victory ride up Randell Street through the Santos Tour Down Under arch. Spirits were very high as participants left the Mannum Ferry to their final destination in Arnold Park. All riders aged 16 and over were entered into a raffle for a Giant Road Bike, worth $2200 donated by the Aldgate Bike Shop, which was won by Sophie Van De Ven of Adelaide. The junior prize was won by Sophie Bruhn of Bow Hill, who will receive a jersey signed by the overall Santos Tour Down Under winner. An exciting sprint finish was enjoyed by a 7000 to 8000 plus crowd. The winner, Ben Swift from Sky Procycling, Great Britain, enjoyed a split second victory. The excitement was heralded by cycling enthusiasts, visitors and locals. Second was Robbie McEwen from Radio Shack and third was Graeme Brown from Rabobank. Continued page 3

It’s Raining, It’s Pouring …

t least, it was early December 2010. Member for Schubert, Mr Ivan Venning expressed his shock at the amount of damage that was caused by the torrential rains and subsequent flooding when he visited Mannum on Thursday 9th December 2010. The torrential rain and flooding caused severe damage throughout the town - washing roads away, flooding homes, sweeping away electricity poles and cars and leaving many without power or phone services. Mr Venning said that he was amazed at the extent of the damage and thankful that no one had been hurt. Mr Ivan Venning (right) and Mid Murray Council Acting “ T o s e e l a r g e Director for Infrastructure Services, Mr Andrew Strauss Contents Angie’s Cooking Tips Ageing In The Murraylands

Calendars & Dates 13 Chippy Chatter 24 Church Services

28 Classifieds 6 Letters 3 Musical Miscellany

boulders and concrete pipes had been moved by the strength of the water flowing through some areas was unbelievable” said Mr Venning. Parts of roads were washed away, were covered with thick layers of silt or in places some collapsed. Mr Venning estimated that the repair bill would be much more than a local Council should be expected to cover in the short term. “I will be contacting the State Minister for Transport and requesting the State Government commit some funds to assist Council with the clean up and repairs. “I will also investigate what avenues there are for Federal assistance” he said. 27 Mental Musings, The Hall 2 Neighbourhood Watch 18 On My Bookshelf

25 Out of this World 18 Puzzle 21

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Editorial Carpe Annum

s Mannum Mag enters its sixth year, we want to thank all those who have helped us over the years - the volunteers, advertisers, contributors and you, the readers. A special thank you also to those businesses and agencies who stocked and gave out copies of the Visitor Guide over the holiday period. As we look forward to the new year, we would encourage as many as possible to come to the AGM on Wednesday 16 th February. The more people who attend the AGM will help to make the Mag a stronger voice in the community. We can also reflect on what a good start Mannum has made to 2011. The river is a picture with its high water levels. We have distinguished ourselves with the Jimmy Barnes concert and, despite a few spills, the Tour Down Under stage finish. And once again the Australia Day celebrations were a great success. Well done, Mannum! Now, let’s all get together and make 2011 the best-ever year for our community. May you all have a happy and prosperous New Year.

Use of Old Mannum Primary School Meeting for Community Group Leaders meeting for any Mannum community group with an interest in utilising the Old Mannum Primary School will be held at the Mannum Community College in mid February. If you represent a community group and would like to participate in the meeting please contact Tim Clemow at CHIPS/MMCSS on 8569 2129 or email chips@lm.net.au to register your interest and get more information.

Tim Clemow

Thanks to Foodland Staff Dear Editor, When making a weekly shopping trip to Mannum Foodland as a volunteer, on behalf of a CHIPS client from Sedan, I purchased a bottle of milk with a loose top with seal ring unbroken. I t was unknowingly packed into a shopping bag by the duty checkout attendant who laid it on its side. At my vehicle, when cleaning up the ensuing mess, I became distracted enough to leave a carton of “Coke” on the footpath. A member of the wonderful Foodland staff rescued and retained it. On realizing I no longer had it I return to the store a few minutes later albeit at a very busy time and they cheerfully returned it to me. I am extremely thankful for the wonderful and thoughtful manner in which I was treated and wish to congratulate the management and staff for the caring service I received. Geoff M Hennig

Art and Photography ere’s an invitation for all of you who are interested in either Art or Photography (or both) to participate in the upcoming Mannum Agricultural Show. Don’t be shy!! Show off your talents – I can hear you now saying “My work isn’t good enough” well let the judge be the judge of that! The convenors would like to see you have a go, you are amongst like-minded people and you can give pleasure to others by displaying your talents to the wider community. Show books and registration forms can be picked up from Lovell’s Bakery, the Visitor Information Centre, SA Grow office or by contacting the convenors: Roger Baker (art) 8569 1438 or Cathy Clemow (photography) 8569 1349.

Roger Baker

The viewpoints and opinions of the Authors and Artists that appear in Mannum Mag do not necessarily reflect the viewpoints of the Mannum Mag Editors, staff and/or affiliates. Mannum Mag assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions in the content of this publication.

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Tour Down Under Festival Dear Editor, Mannum’s Tour Down Under One Day Festival was an exciting day and certainly put Mannum on the map. I hope our local businesses benefitted from the large crowds. Apart from the Big Race I was able to stay for and enjoy several of the festivities including the Murray River Choir, looking cute in their Tour Down Under t-shirts and caps, which entertained with appropriate river songs also the Unley Council Band. One of the highlights for me was the Art Exhibition at the Arnold Gallery; we have some talented artists here. I loved Sanndie Kuehne’s light hearted paintings “Ducks Down Under” and “Red Hatters take a River Tour”. Barrie Walker, as well as his paintings of birds and paddle steamers which I had admired before, had some excellent pencil and ink drawings of Mannum on display. Another stand-out was Roger Baker’s innovative sculpture entitled “End of the Line”. Steve Oatway, who hails from Punthari, created a lot of interest also with his unusual and imaginative sculptures. Lastly I was delighted by the colourful acrylic paintings of pelicans on the Murray by Jill Allen of Linden Park. Thank you to all concerned for making this a very happy and friendly and memorable day out.

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Mannum Community Produce Swap hen you’re harvesting your home-grown fruit and veg and you have a surplus what do you do with it? Freeze it, pickle it, make jam or wine? How about swapping it for something else? At the Mannum Community Produce Swap Group on Facebook you can post details about your surplus fruit and veg

offerings and respond to others with offers. Do you have too many seedlings or plants that you might like to swap? Do you have an excess of manure that other gardeners might like to swap? Even too many eggs! Contact Luke Bailey for more information.  8569 1899. Luke Bailey

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Library Services

Take A River Tour From page 1

Mental Health and Wellbeing Services Guide

gangar uku custo d ian Isobelle Campbell and Mayor Dave Burgess presented the IG Markets Stage 2 winner with a traditional Murraylands gift, a fossilized sea urchin necklace handcrafted by Isobelle, and the official Santos Tour Down Under trophy. Later, Isobelle presented the Day Two overall winner Robbie McEwen with a basket of Murraylands produce. “Mannum and our region came alive on Wednesday with the Santos Tour Down Under and associated festivities presented. I commend Tungkillo and Palmer for embracing the event and presenting their towns with creative sculptures and colour”, said Mayor Dave Burgess. “The volunteer support for Mannum’s event was outstanding and I sincerely thank everyone involved on behalf of the Mid Murray Council.” Businesses in Mannum dressed their windows with unique ideas presenting a warm welcome to the riders and other visitors. Visitors and locals meandered through the many craft and food stalls at Mary Ann Reserve. The live entertainment continued throughout the afternoon with the Unley Concert Band, Baker’s Digest and Greedy Frank, culminating in a star

eeking help for mental health and wellbeing related problems can be a daunting experience for many of us. The Mental Health and Wellbeing Services Guide, collated by Jennifer Repper, is a sound and factual resource that will provide an important starting point for many professionals and consumers. The Guide is available for viewing at your local library. Early assistance and intervention can help prevent unnecessary distress. During the past five years, the number of mental health and wellbeing related service providers of the Murraylands, Murray Mallee and upper South East has increased significantly. Many of these services are based in the Region, and some visit from Adelaide and Adelaide Hills.

Mayor Dave Burgess and Ngangaruku custodian Isobelle Campbell

performance by Mental As Anything and a spectacular fireworks display which started on the last note of the Mental’s final so n g , c r eating a magnificent ending to an exciting day for Mannum. The Mannum Dock Museum won the Stage 2 and overall state award for the best presentation in the Innovation and Effort Category. Their display, entered in the Santos Best Dressed Town Competition, featured the superb presentation of artwork in the ‘Cycling on the Murray’ exhibition and an amazing presentation of creative bikes by Mannum’s o wn cycling superhero Trevor Frahn and murals by the Mannum Community College.

A new resource has been developed to help people find the right help quickly. The recent release of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Services Guide has had an overwhelming response. A mental health services directory has also been developed for general practitioners as an adjunct to the Guide. The Guide, developed by the Murray Mallee General Practice Network, has concentrated on listing the agencies that provide services to this Region and their core services. Seventy Five agencies and 44 help lines are listed. Many of us just don’t know where the front doors of various services are. While the Guide is primarily designed to assist professionals from our librarians to medical specialists help people find the right front door first time, it can also help consumers. Access to this resource for the public is available at your local library. The Guide also allows us to choose how and where we want to access help. Jennifer Repper

Bev Ribton-Turner checks the Guide

DISTRICT CHURCH SERVICES For Mannum congregations

Mannum School Community Library School Term Times School Holidays Mon, Thur, Fri: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Mon, Tue, Wed (am), Thur, Fri: Tue: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Wed: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Wed (pm): 04:00 pm - 8:00 pm Sat: 9:30 am - 12 noon Sat: 10:00 am - 12 noon Closed Sunday and Public Holidays. Further information: 8569 2005

ANGLICAN 6 Adelaide Road. Ph: 8569 2385 Mannum, Sundays 10.30 am BAPTIST William Street. Ph: 8278 3992 Mannum, Sundays 10.30 am CATHOLIC Mau Street. Ph: 8531 1699 Mannum, Mass: 1st Sunday 9.30 am, all others 8.30 am LUTHERAN 79 Cliff Street. Ph: 8569 2863 Mannum, Sundays 9.00 am, Sunday School 9.45 am during school terms. Everyone welcome. RIVER WORD CHRISTIAN CENTRE Greening Street. Ph: 8569 1333 Mannum, Sundays 10.00 am SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST 17 King George St. Ph: 0419 855 941 Mannum, Saturdays 9.30 am, Sabbath School 11.00 am UNITING Corner of Greening Street & Walker Avenue Enquiries: Phone one of the Elders. G Gobbett: 8569 1083, M Thomas: 8569 1005 R Marshall: 8569 1737, G McInerney: 8569 2076 Mannum, 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays 11 am, 2nd & 4th Sundays 9 am Issue Number 54

Puzzle ow many words of 4 or more letters can you make with these 9 letters? • Each word must include the letter in the shaded box • One word includes all 9 letters Score: 31 Good, 46 Very good, 61 Excellent

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Secretary: Carol Greening Calendar: Jo Kader Coeditors: Carl Gross Bill McGhie

8569 1609 8569 1879 8569 7392 8569 1821

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From Your Local Member Member for Schubert Ivan Venning Visits MMCSS and CHIPS

fter meeting the new coordinator of the Mid Murray Community Support Service (MMCSS) and Community Help for the Isolated with personal Support (CHIPS), Mr Tim Clemow, Member for Schubert, Mr Ivan Venning said that he felt extremely positive that under the solid leadership of Mr Clemow the two organisations could move on from the tumultuous year they have had.

Ivan Venning is unhappy with the response he has now received. The Minister responded on 15 November 2010 stating: “DTEI has no immediate plans to make any changes to a c c o mmo d a t e o v e r s i z e agricultural vehicles.” “The cost to manufacture a ferry that could accept a load up to 7.5 metres wide would be uneconomical and difficult to justify for the number of oversize vehicles requiring use

of the ferry.” Mr Venning said the Min iste rs r e s p o n s e is extremely short sighted and doesn’t respond to what has actually been requested. “… I did not request a new ferry be manufactured.” “I simply asked for the curbing on the ramps of the ferry to be shifted - the curbing is only approximately 4.75 metres wide and the width of the traffic space on the ferry is 6.1 metre - this means that

although some wide farm machinery may fit on the ferry, the ramp is too narrow.” Mr Venning did not think that it would be a big or expensive job to move the ramp curbing to match the width of the ferry. “I will again contact the Minister, reminding him that we’re not asking for a new ferry - just for the curbing on the ramps to be modified” said Mr Venning.

Mannum Show Is The Best So Lets Go! Ivan Venning with Tim Clemow

“He has a very high record of achievement, which I can personally verify. It really is a coup for MMCSS and CHIPS to acquire a person of this calibre.” “The past year has not been smooth sailing for the organisations, but there is much to look forward to - the Council has secured the old Mannum Primary School building hopefully to use in the future for a community centre.” “MMCSS and CHIPS can play a lead role in the formation of this centre and continue to be something the community is proud of. “I congratulate Mr Clemow on his appointment in October [2010] and look forward to working with him in future” said Mr Venning. Purnong Ferry Ramps It was reported (Mannum Mag, October, p. 18) that Mr Venning had made repeated requests to Minister for Transport, the Hon. Patrick Conlon to widen the curbing on the Purnong ferry ramps. Member for Schubert, Mr

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Saturday 5th March 2011 Mannum Showgrounds Gates open 10am New for 2011  Camel Rides  Regional Food Court 

 Punch & Judy Show  Reddy the Stilt Walking Clown  Steve Presto the Magician 

Old Favorites … Side Shows Floral Art Face Painting Ute Muster Ravellos Circus Horses in Action Country Music Show Old MacDonald's Farm Marine Licence Testing Sheep Shearing Competition Agricultural Machinery display Beef Cattle Fancy Dress Competition Showgirl Competition/Grandperson quest Art & Photography Competition Displays Mannum Waters Carp Throwing Competition

And much much more … Mannum Show 2011 is proudly sponsored by

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Hall Happenings he last month has been an exciting one for Mannum. We at the Hall have found it exciting too as w e j o i n e d wi t h t h e community. The Christmas Tree Festival was a great way to do something in the community and raise money for a good cause. The Hall folk had a brain storm session on suitable gifts to sell, worked hard on crafts and many manned the stall on the day. The Hall had a quiet Christmas party this year. But the 23 people who attended enjoyed the food, fun and games. Prizes galore wer e di s t r i buted and everyone went home with two or three gifts. An aromatherapy workshop was a recent event in the Hall. Twenty one people went away relaxed and rested

after a soothing footbath. These workshops are well run and very popular and more are in the pipeline in the coming months. As usual the social outings in the bus continue. Auchendarroch Tavern was the destination this month for a delicious lunch, then into the shopping precinct for retail therapy and a thrift shop or two on the way home. Our new coordinator ran a Wii fit afternoon this month; it included the whoosh ball as well. She knew how to get folk there to take part - she included cheesecake and ice-cream for afternoon tea! Food seems to be the theme for February. BBQs, hotdogs, Walker Flat lunch and a lunch with Trish are all on the coming calendar. We have a great time at The Hall. Terry Udy

Mannum Community Club 66 Randell Street, Mannum SA 5238 Phone: 8569 1010 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Fax 8569 2700 Email: admin@mannumclub.com.au Website: www.mannumclub.com.au

EVERY WEDNESDAY BARRIE MARTIN Host of Sunday Gold (5MU) Presents Sizzling Seventies with LIVE Broadcasts from The Mannum Club 12 til 2:00pm with LIVE Broadcasts til 6pm

Monday 14th February VALENTINES DAY Spoil your sweetheart with a romantic night out Book now to avoid disappointment

Monday 21st February Mannum Community Club CELEBRATES IT'S 120th BIRTHDAY Pop into the Club and check out how it all began Old photos and documents dating back to 1891 will be displayed within the Club Keep a look out for exclusive Members discounts and Free Entertainment yet to be advised.

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CHIPS and MMCSS

PS Industry Centenary Celebrations

Keeping you up to date with happenings at CHIPS and the Mid Murray Community Support Service

very Happy Christmas to all! No we haven’t forgotten to change our calendars and yes we do realize that Christmas is long gone for another year but we want to say thanks for the Christmas gifts. Each year Adrian Davis and his wonderful team at Raine and Horne ask the Mannum community to donate gifts, toys and food for those in the district less fortunate than themselves. And each year we have some wonderfully generous people just walk in off the street to give gifts, toys and food to CHIPS for distribution to others. St Vincent de Paul, Murray Bridge, also give us well stocked Christmas food parcels every year. It has been our privilege to be able to distribute these gifts and food parcels to so many needy people in the Mannum region. We have seen smiles and tears and laughing children. We have been the recipients of many grateful hugs and we just know that because of your generosity we were able to bring a little extra joy into so many people’s Christmas. Thank you Mannum for helping to make it a very happy Christmas to all! The Floods Australians are a generous lot and are giving freely to help those most in need in Queensland and Victoria following the horrific floods. At a recent staff meeting we at CHIPS/MMCSS have decided that the best way we can help is t o wo r k d i r e c t l y wi t h Community Houses in the flood affected areas. Help will be needed for a long time and those at the front line will be able to determine what is required and how it is best administered. CHIPS will be there to assist when and where support is needed.

Generous Grants for Food Bank Thank you to Mannum Lions for their recent generous $1500 donation for the CHIPS Emergency Food Bank, to Males Meats Mannum who keep us stocked with plenty of meat and to Families SA Murray Bridge for their generous gift of $1000. A special thank you also to all of those people who come in with donations of cash, long-life products, preserves, tinned foods and fresh vegetables. Your help is very much appreciated! Welcome New Volunteers Over the past few weeks we have welcomed numerous new volunteers to our workforce and we are really appreciative of the people who can give a little of their time to help others. Thanks for volunteering! New Training Opportunities Mid Murray Community Support Service course for 2011 include some of our old and popular favourites; Computer courses for beginners and also for the more advanced; Cooking with Angie; Zumba for fitness and Art with Evelyn. This year we have some new courses including: Effective Communication with Joan Kreiser. Learn public speaking, voice projection and modulation, proper pronunciation, improved and effective vocabulary, effective presentations, voice culture, body language and gestures, eye contact and audience awareness. Job Application Skills will include how to write and present your resume; writing the application letter, addressing the job criteria, preparing for an interview and more. See our advertisement in this issue for other courses, course schedules and costs. Thanks for the signs Paul! Thanks to Paul Kelly from Bear Rock Signs for generously providing our new CHIPS Community Shop signs.

PS Marion Steams to Renmark

he Mannum Dock Museum has launched a unique, once in a lifetime opportunity for passengers to join the PS Marion as it cruises to Renmark to meet three iconic heritage paddle steamers on the Murray. In March/April the PS Marion will offer an overnight cruise to Renmark to attend the Centenary Celebrations of the PS Industry, accompanied by the PS Oscar of Goolwa. On arrival in Renmark, this remarkable group of heritage vessels will be joined by the PS Ruby for the first time since it’s recommissioning. It will be an amazing spectacle to see these grand old ladies in formation recapturing the golden days of steam on the Murray. The PS Industry, PS Ruby and PS Oscar will also join the PS Marion on its ‘Heritage Flotilla Cruise’ from Renmark to Morgan. “Our long overnight cruises will be truly unique experiences especially the fairy light parade with the flotilla of boats in Renmark for the Industry’s 100 th anniversary celebrations” said Mannum Dock Museum Chairman, Rob Bowring. “Travelling into Renmark with the heritage flotilla and on to Morgan after the celebrations will be a memorable occasion for everyone attending” he said. The nine day and eight night cruise departs from Mannum on the 26th March and takes in many of the attractions in the Murraylands and Riverland. You will travel through the many Locks on the River, including the famous Lock 1 at Blanchetown, explore the Ngaut Ngaut Aboriginal Site, be amazed by the towering limestone cliffs of Big

Bend and dine at the famous Overland Corner Hotel. Steam buffs will be amazed at the Marion’s original steam technology and the dedicated team of volunteers who work tirelessly to ensure passengers enjoy a river cruise to remember. All meals are included in the price and bar facilities are available on board. Talk to the Captain as he steers the Marion along the Murray and listen to his stories from many years of experience on the river. Breathe in the atmosphere aboard the top deck and listen to the distinctive sounds of the paddle wheels as they steadily churn through the water. Every one you meet will have a river story to tell, so now is the time to make your own river story. Once you have been to the Murray River on board the PS Marion, the Murray River becomes like a magnet; it captures your soul and you will always return again and again. Don’t miss this unique Murray River experience aboard the historic paddle steamer Marion built in 1900. Relax, unwind and appreciate the serenity the Murray River has to offer on board the PS Marion. The PS Industry Centenary Celebration Cruise Aboard PS Marion Where: Mannum to Renmark When: 26th March to 3rd April 2011 Cost: $1575.00 per person twin share (includes all meals and excursions) For more information visit www.psmarion.com and for bookings please contact Jenny Callander at the Mannum Dock Museum on 8569 2733 or email: museum@psmarion.com

Tim Clemow, Coordinator

A musician, part of the group providing the entertainment on a paddle steamer cruise, was having difficulty keeping time with the rest of the band. Finally, the captain said, “Either you learn to keep time or I’ll throw you overboard. . . It’s up to you, sync or swim.” Page 6

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Issue Number 54

Little Athletics

Giant Pumpkin Competition

Tyson Schellen - A Life Member

Kieren Finds the Secret Ingredient

annum Little Athletics Centre athlete Tyson Schellen has been awarded life membership of the club after participating in his 100th meet on Friday 14th of January. It is a great result for Tyson, who is currently registered as an under 13 athlete and has only missed one season since starting as a tiny tot in 2002-03. Tyson has represented the club at state championships, state relays, multi-event days and metro fringe days. He has been awarded the coveted Brian Bormann trophy three times (2008, 2009, 2010) for the most personal bests and attendances in a season, and currently holds 30 club records for the Mannum Centre.

Rounding off his accomplishments, Tyson has also recently taken on a leadership role within the club, assisting younger athletes with their warm-up routines and coaching. Congratulations Tyson, from the Mannum Little Athletics Committee. For all those interested, Little Athletics will continue this term on Friday nights at 4:45pm for a 5pm start at the Mannum Community College School Oval. Children between the ages of 3 to 17 are invited to come and have a try for $3. Reduced registration fees apply from February. Contact Simone Bailey for more information on 8569 1899. Simone Bailey, President

How do you start a jelly race? How do you start a tapioca race?

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ackyard growers are investigating ways to produce the heaviest pumpkin in readiness for the Murray River Giant Pumpkin Competition brought to you by MGA Insurance Brokers at the 2011 Cadell Easter Harvest Festival. Kieren Myers, aged 13 of Cadell, believes he has found the secret ingredient and has an abundance to use in his own background and guess what, it is free! “At the first competition last Easter, my pumpkin reached 42kg and I have been working the ground and adding bits of this and that to make the soil the best for the biggest pumpkin”, said Kieren. “I go fishing a lot and thought why not use the European Carp as fertilizer and who knows I might be lucky enough to win and go to the United States.” The river menace to many fishermen could just be the secret to growing the heaviest giant pumpkin and claiming the major prize of a trip to the Half Moon Bay Pumpkin and Art Festival near San Francisco, proudly donated by MGA Insurance Brokers. After the recent heavy rains and Easter at the end of April

Serving the Mid Murray Block & Crushed Ice Firewood Now Available!

Mobile Coolroom Hire Cubby Houses Lay-By Welcome Dog Kennels Made to Measure

there is still time to try your luck and plant a Giant Pumpkin. The Cadell Community and Tourist Association is offering a myriad of minor prizes and if you have the ‘best looking’ or ‘ugliest pumpkin’ you too have a chance. Chairman of the Cadell Community and Tourist Association Danny McGurgan said, “It is amazing, we have been contacted by so many groups in the United States to assist us with our competition and I am sure the winner will be well looked after at the Half Moon Bay Pumpkin event.” “I … applaud the Cadell Community and Tourist Association for creating a great event and a competition that will place Cadell on not only the national, but the international stage”, said Mayor Dave Burgess. Register now for only $5.00 at giantpumpkin@cadell.org.au or contact Kevin on 0428 518 994 for further details. Further details and information on seed outlet locations are available at www.cadell.org.au. Don’t miss out on your opportunity to win a trip to the United States and if you have never grown a pumpkin before now is the time. The 2011 Cadell Easter Harvest Festival and the Murray River Giant Pumpkin Competition will be the biggest and best event at Easter with food, wine, crazy competitions and all things pumpkin brought to you by MGA Insurance Brokers.

Kieren Myers with pumpkin fertiliser

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Out Of This World

Cooking Dilemmas

Astronomer’s Corner he constellation of Orion the hunter (containing the more familiar ‘saucepan’) is overhead at around 9pm where, in this general area, other many and varied stars can be seen. Massive stars like Betelgeuse or the varied Pleiades, of which, due to the sensitivity of our eyes, we can only see seven until we add even a small telescope. With Jupiter rising before noon and Saturn before midnight finding the planets mingling along the planetary path, called the ecliptic, is a colourful journey, as the planets are spread out at this time. The planet Saturn remains in the constellation of Virgo for the rest of the year and gives a chance to locate the signpost star of Spica, in that group of stars. Spica is on the ecliptic and once found many planets will seem to be moving towards or away from this area but it is really a visual effect like on a busy raceway. Jupiter is in the constellation of Pisces for some time. Pisces is more diverse and it may take a little time to locate all the features of the backdrop of the fishes. Being in the outer regions of Planet Distance From Sun (km) Orbital Speed (km/s) 57 910 000 48 the solar system Mercury Venus 108 200 000 35 these giant planets move far Earth 149 600 000 30 more slowly. Mars 227 940 000 24 Even though they Jupiter 778 330 000 13 may appear to us Saturn 1 429 400 000 10 to be in the same 2 870 990 000 7 section of the sky Uranus 4 504 300 000 5 they are many Neptune millions of kilometres apart and for the stars that figure is even more enormous. The region close to Jupiter is a very busy place to observe. As a backyard astronomer it is possible to see a comet disappear into the clouds of this massive planet. It is just a matter of being in the right place at the right time with a telescope. It is not the clouds on Earth but the clouds on Jupiter that stop us viewing this remarkable planet. We still know very little about what Jupiter’s clouds are covering up. Many comets and asteroids may have disappeared into the clouds in the past.

Dave Allen

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One for the physicists among you - supposedly true. Heisenberg went for a drive and got stopped by a traffic cop. The cop asked, “Do you know how fast you were going?” Heisenberg replied, “No, but I know where I am.”

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Dilemma: I have seen recipes in magazines with the ingredient ‘miso’ paste, usually in Asian style soups. I am curious as to what ‘miso’ is made from? Solution: What a journey of discovery this question was. Off the top of my head, miso is a paste made from fermented soy beans, used in Japanese cooking and yes, predominately in soups. Well, I did a little research courtesy of ‘Mr Google’ and the story is much bigger than that. Miso is a seasoning which can be made from a variety of grains, beans or seeds (traditionally rice, barley and/or soybeans, the most typical is soybeans). Taste will also vary according to salt content, fermentation time, cooking temperature, cooking vessel and even the texture of the main ingredient contributes. Generally, darker coloured miso has a stronger flavour. All play their part to create a salty, sweet, earthy, fruity, savoury, (or combinations of) flavour, used in the making of soups, noodle dishes, sweets, pickles, braised dishes, marinades and sauces (it wouldn’t surprise me at all if this list got even bigger). Miso is a good source of protein, and also contains several vitamins and minerals. Several websites suggested miso is beneficial to health. ‘Mr Wikipedia’ found the evidence of this is not conclusive. I do remember reading once, mention of miso being instrumental in providing nutrition to the people in the time of ‘feudal Japan’ (reining ‘Shogun’ periods). Like Wikipedia said, inconclusive. For us westerners the most

common varieties are red, white and mixed miso. In Japan, as in most cases with traditional cuisines, varieties are regional and they are numerous. Recently other countries have been producing miso using chickpeas, corn, amaranth and quinoa, a reflection perhaps on culinary fusion and enterprise. I have made a twist on a Chinese Egg Drop soup using miso paste, (recipe below) and it hit all the right flavour notes for me; I hope it has the same effect for you, give it a go. Sources: Wikipedia, various health food and cooking websites, Australian Food Composition Tables and the dark recesses of my mind. Miso Egg Drop Soup 3 cups salt reduced chicken stock 4 tbsp sherry (optional, but does round the flavour off nicely) Soy sauce to taste 2 tbsp red miso paste (will work with other varieties) 3 cm knob ginger, finely sliced 2 eggs lightly whisked with a fork 2 spring onions finely sliced

Bring stock, sherry and soy sauce to the boil in a large heavy based saucepan. Add ginger and miso paste, stir to combine, simmer for 5 minutes. Skim any ‘soup scum’ that rises to the top. Stir the soup in a circular motion using a large fork (I use a carving fork), slowly stream in egg while stirring. The egg will cook almost instantaneously. Add a few drops of sesame seed oil. Serve with spring onions and enjoy. 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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Sounds by the River Rocks the River Banks ith the Murray River as its backdrop, the picturesque Mary Ann Reserve came alive when legendary rocker, Jimmy Barnes returned with all his greatest hits to rock the banks of the Murray.

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The line-up also included Noiseworks, Thirsty Merc, the Sunny Cowgirls and local band the Mamboobies. Noiseworks’ dynamic on stage presence connected with the Sounds by the River crowd with classic hits ‘Take me Back’, ‘Reach Out’ and ‘Red Hot Chilli Woman’. Noiseworks spokesman said, “January

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Survey Report Solutions to Problems in Mannum irstly, many thanks to the survey respondents for the time and trouble involved in replying. The survey was launched in response to various complaints appearing in the Mag during 2010 and produced the ‘grand’ total of 46 returns, or a 2% return on Mags delivered. Obviously 2% or 46 responses is an inadequate figure to use as a base for corrective action while a 98% non response suggests none is required and that the population of Mannum is pretty happy with the current situation. Interestingly enough, the top ‘need’ expressed was for a recycling program. The second top score was concern about speedboat and jet ski noise and operator behaviour, while the third concern related to off road motorbikes. Police presence, or lack of, was of least concern. We now believe that with a new Council in place it is a good time for individuals with concerns to make a direct approach to the appropriate member or to a member of the Progress Association. In turn we will discuss our statistically limited findings with both organisations. Thanks again to those of you who provided a glimpse of potential matters of concern that may well need to be dealt with in time to come.

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id Murray Council Citizen of the Year, Athalie Verrall, receiving her award from the Mayor, Dave Burgess.

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urraylands tourism and local government leaders will join a Mannum to Meningie Tourism Road Show exploring indigenous tourism opportunities at the next Tourism Business @ Sunset to be held on Wednesday March 2nd. The evening Road Show will leave by tourist coach from Mannum travelling via Murray Bridge and Tailem Bend. There will be entertainment and frivolity during the trip and plenty of time to network over drinks and a light meal at Meningie.

Guest speaker will be Trent Wilkinson who has many years experience working with Tourism NT and developing tourism projects alongside the indigenous people of Arnhem Land. Tourism Business @ Sunset meetings are promoted by the Murraylands Tourism Partnership, held each quarter throughout the Murraylands and are open to all in the tourism industry. For more information please contact the Chairman, Murraylands Tourism Partnership, Tim Clemow on 0429 095 411 or email yours.truly@bigpond.com Tim Clemow

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Mannum Town Choir e wish to thank the Mannum community for its support during 2010. We fulfilled quite a few singing engagements during the latter part of the year. As usual, the choir donated food items for distribution by CHIPS to local needy families by way of the annual Christmas Tree at the Carols by the River night. A donation of $100 was made to the Uniting Church Hall for their generosity in allowing us to hold our practices there. Another $250 was donated to the Mannum Hospital towards the purchase of a much needed Kitchen Whiz for the hospital kitchen. A very satisfying year indeed.

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Angie’s Cooking Tips

Mannum Mag Annual General Meeting 7:30 pm Wednesday 16th February 2011

Schache Hall Mannum Showground s an incorporated, nonprofit organisation, we are required to have public meetings. All members of the Executive Committee are volunteers donating their time to the service of the community. • Presentation of the annual report and financial statement. • The election of the 2011 Executive Committee. The committee includes the Public Officer/Chairperson, Editor/Publisher, Secretary, Treasurer and others. • Appointment of an auditor. • Other business.

am happy to have the opportunity to continue s h a r i n g wi t h yo u my perceptions of all things food. And here is the thing, it is my perception and understanding that I am sharing and by no means do I believe that to be definitive. There is usually more than one way of doing something (contrary to common belief, I don’t know everything) cuisine is no exception to that rule. I’m excited to be involved in another year of culinary discovery, the dilemmas and did I mention the food. Thank you to all who inspire me with culinary comments and curious questions. By my own admission, I too have learnt a lot over the past 3 years and who knows what this year will bring. More of the same I hope. I’m kicking the year off with my favourite thing (at the moment), yoghurt. It’s only been later in life that I find I have developed a taste for it, and only really in a savoury sense (There’s another article there. Why is it that we acquire tastes over time?) I frequently

do the ‘make it yourself’ version (available at most supermarkets), using it mainly in dips like hommous, tzatziki and the occasional Indian curry. Recently I needed more mayonnaise for a potato salad with not enough eggs to make it, so I incorporated yoghurt with the mayonnaise I had on hand and it worked a treat. 2 tbsp 1 cup 1 tbsp ½ tsp 2 tsp

Yoghurt Dressing of your favourite mayonnaise plain (unsweetened) yoghurt lemon juice black pepper, pinch of salt mild mustard

Simply mix all ingredients together until well combined. Use as inspired by your imagination. Top Tips and Switch Ups Using Yoghurt • Incorporate, cream or sour cream to deliver a creamier texture and taste • Add Sweet Chilli Sauce to yoghurt for a quick and easy dip • Mix with a salsa you like, this was a taste revelation for me, I combined tomato salsa with yoghurt, and used it as a sauce on fish cakes, YUM • Add 4 tbsp of pesto to 1 cup of yoghurt, great with barbequed meat • Finely chop fresh herbs/spices of

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choice and add to yoghurt, this is fantastic mixed through hot steamed vegetables, as is the yoghurt dressing above To 1 cup of yoghurt add up to 4 tsp in total of ground spices such as cumin, coriander seed, fennel seed, 2 tbsp of Tahini paste, a little lemon juice and crushed garlic, is good with just about anything Add yoghurt to hommous, it gives it a lighter texture; I don’t make hommous without it anymore. Play around with quantities and ingredients to float your flavour boat Yoghurt’s nutritional value is not to be overlooked, containing protein, calcium, vitamins B12 and B6 along with beneficial bacteria. ‘Mr Wikipedia’ informed me that it can be consumed by those who are lactose intolerant because the lactose is converted to lactic acid by the bacteria it contains.

I am always happy to receive article suggestions and dilemmas to ponder. Find me at:  Angie, 39 Randell St Mannum, SA 5238.  8569 2129 or Email: mmcss.angroesler@internode.on.net Angie Roesler

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Relay for Life

Whistle Toot uring her long stay at her mooring the PS Marion had a complete repaint and ‘clean up’ to be ready for the first event of the season - the Tour Down Under cruises on Wednesday 19th January. This was the day that the race finished in Mannum, with much celebration and excitement. Lots of preparation went into the event to make sure that the people who came to Mannum had a good time and plenty of c h o i ce of f o o d a n d entertainment before and after the race. The PS Marion had three cruises - two 1 hour cruises w i t h D e vo n s hi r e t e a available, and a twilight cruise in the early evening with champagne and nibbles. Passengers on the twilight cruise watched the fireworks from the boat. These were set off in the middle of the river on a pontoon, making a spectacular event that was enhanced by the backdrop of a full moon. All three cruises were well attended that day, as were the next nine cruises

held on the following weekend and Australia Day. The Mannum Lions’ Australia Day breakfast was well attended, and it was with pride and pleasure that all the people involved with the PS Marion, the Mannum Dock Museum and Information Centre were able to witness Athalie Verrall being presented with her Citizen of the Year Award. Congratulations Athalie. The details for the cruise to Renmark to celebrate the centenary of the PS Industry have been finalised, and bookings are steadily being made for the various stages of the journey. If anyone is interested in attending the Renmark celebrations and travelling there on the PS Marion, there are still cabins available. For more details please contact the Mannum Information Centre on 8569 1303 or visit the website on www.psmarion.com

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How Many Butts in One Place are too Many ecently, a survey of cigarette butts was done on footpaths and roads at various locations including a street most know, Randall Street. Those asked about it had little to say other than they were toxic, contained about 4000 chemicals including cadmium, arsenic and benzine and take at least a year to break down in waterways when washed into them. The most popular spots for cigarette butts netted hundreds of them clustered along several frontages, even at places with butt bins. While doing a “count” of the area, persons were dropping and flicking them still lit onto the road and footpath to be at best swept up by the council or more likely to be washed

down the storm drains straight into the Murray River. Sweeping the footpath litter and butts onto the road is noble but still allows the butts to be washed into the Murray. Would those who choose to dump these things have also been campaigning for more water along the Murray to Mannum to carry the street litter to the next water pickup point or for the marine life to consume? Around Australia more than 7.2 billion cigarette butts a year are dumped. This is not a no smoking whinge but a reminder that all actions have a reaction. Dumping litter and butts is not a sign of manhood or womanhood, it’s just lazy and does nothing to enhance a walk down the street by locals

or tourists. Personal ashtrays are available for smokers and they find them everywhere. While doing a bushwalk on a section of the Heysen Trail recently it was good to get out on a track with spring showing off it’s bounty of growth and flowers until one item stood out, a butt left on a boulder in the middle of the bush, a remnant of thousands of years of evolution left to remind us apathy is not far from anywhere. Sometimes it is not until you look down to where we have walked that the ground under our feet can to tell us of the way it has been treated. Gavin Smith

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From the Lions Den Lions Australia Day Breakfast in the Park

he Mannum Lions held their annual Australia Day Breakfast at the beautiful Mary Ann Reserve on the banks of the River Murray. Despite a cool start to the day there was a large early morning crowd and by the time ceremonies began the Lions had sold over 500 breakfasts. The traditional breakfast consists of egg, bacon, tomato, sausage, fruit juice, champagne, and tea or coffee. The Mannum Lions have been serving the same Australia Day Breakfast for sixteen years - without ever raising the price above the one set in 1996. The attitude of the Lions is that Australia Day is a ‘town day’ and the breakfast is really a direct service to

the local community, rather than a fund raising event. The morning was made particularly enjoyable by the wonderful singing of Dave Verrall. Dave has a superb repertoire of Australian ballads that fitted perfectly with the occasion. The ceremonies that followed were just as enjoyable with The Mid Murray Council presenting awards to the Citizen of the Year and for the Community Event of the Year. And finally the Lions presented their own Youth Achievement Awards to four outstanding young people in the community.

Youth Award Winners: (L to R) President Barry Burdett, Dylan Porte, Awards Chairman Dave Dowley, Stepan Chorney, Donna Hansford, Jemma Woollard

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Ridley Lions Club Senior Citizens Christmas Lunch

eld annually for the past few years, the Ridley Lions Senior Citizens Christmas Lunch was held on Sunday December 5th at the Nildottie Hall. The Hall Committee generously waived the hall hire fee. The lunch was free as was coach travel from Swan Reach, Cambrai and Sedan. A magnificent grant of $500 by Mid Murray Council provided free air conditioned coach transport by Mid Murray Tours for patrons. The raffle proved extremely popular with almost everyone winning a prize. It

was wonderful to see and hear the young performers from the very talented Grieger family band the “G4's” play popular tunes as well as carols. The very welcome Old Time Dance Group attended and performed their old style dances, some in self made costumes of the period including very attractive dance frocks and suits. Patrons who hadn’t done so purchased Lions Christmas cakes leaving only a few remaining to be sold before Christmas. We wish to thank the Murray Mallee

Car Club for their donation of $200 and Barossa Foodland for their $50 food voucher for this event. Club members and guests enjoyed delicious, beautifully presented, inexpensive food at our Christmas Party at The Blanchetown Hotel where the “Secret Santa” staged with the choice of swapping a gift selection for someone else’s proved to be hilarious fun. Geoff Hennig Secretary and Publicity Officer

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Remembering the Music IV ecorded Australian music had been moribund. There were very few facilities and because of our cultural cringe not a lot of interest. Some jazz was recorded by speciality labels and South Australian Horrie Dargie made an LP record but little else happened. As with films, so too our popular music was well behind what was happening on the world scene. An American entrepreneur, Lee Gordon, began to change all this. By the mid 1950's he was bringing to Australia established American recording stars, some still in their prime, some past it; some we had heard of and others not well known. It was an opportunity for us to catch up with what the rest of the world was hearing. It was also a model for aspiring local artists. The first to emerge as a genuine Austr alian p o p recording star was Johnnie O’Keefe. His emergence was helped by the development of Festival Records which began to look for local talent. J O’K, as he became known, appeared a couple of times as support for Lee Gordon’s international stars. The local audiences appeared to prefer him to some of the fading US names. Johnnie’s earliest chart entry was “Wild One” and that became one of the names by which he was known. In 1956 he formed a rock’n’roll band which was called The Dee Jays. They learned much of their music from records imitating the chords and style of what was popular. They took their music to dances at places such as Coogee and Manly. Johnnie did meet Bill Haley during a 1957 tour Haley made for Lee Gordon. Haley gave O’Keefe a song to record and recommended him to Festival Records who failed to act. Instead J O’K began to tell people he had a contract with Festival and the pressure built until it became a fact. His recording career was launched a l t h o u g h it wa s n ’ t a n instantaneous success. Throughout his career he had twenty nine Top 40 entries. His best known hits were “Wild

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One”, “Shout” and “She’s My Baby”. Col Joye, whose real name is Colin Jacobsen, also emerged through gigging at dances, promoting the dances and taking the commercial risks associated with such ventures. He had a string of entries into the Top 40 including “Bye Bye Baby”, “Oh Yeah Uh Huh” and “Clementine”. Television had a major impact on the careers of both artists. J O’K, with his flamboyant personality, became the star of the ABC program “Six O’Clock Rock”. The program itself was a significant change from the more conservative fare normally provided by “Aunty”. There was a reaction by some sectors of the community who saw it as the end of the world, or something like that. It didn’t matter, Johnnie had the audience that did matter and for once it was all right for youth to watch the ABC. Col Joye had a more clean cut image and he became the main stay of “Bandstand” compered by Brian Henderson. Henderson was a little older than the average audience member and performer and because of this perhaps was more acceptable to parents. J O’K’s career went through a series of ups and downs ending with his early death at the age of 43. Col Joye is still involved in the entertainment business as a manager, publisher and recorder. They were the pioneers. Many others followed such as Lonnie Lee, The Delltones, Little Pattie, Lucky Starr and The Bee Gees. Legendary DJ Bob Rogers has written and recently revised a book on Rock’n’Roll in Australia. It is interesting reading for Bob was involved not only in the birth of the music in Australia but also in the Beatles phenomenon. The book, titled “Rock’n’Roll Australia”, is published by Burbank Production Services Pty Limited. You can probably find a copy in a library somewhere. Next time a return to some of the other US stars of the fifties and early sixties.

annum Neighbourhood Watch meet bi-monthly on the second Monday 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. Next Meeting Monday February 14th 7:30 p.m. at the Senior Citizens’ Room Mannum Leisure Centre

All welcome, especially new members. Tea and coffee provided after the meeting. Coordinator: 0428 856 911 For Police assistance and/or attendance phone: 13 14 44

Contacting Mannum Police Urgent emergency 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 I was sitting at the kitchen table trying to write this tune. The first lyric was easy, ‘Rock, rock, rock everybody!’ Then I wrote ‘Stomp, stomp, stomp everybody!’ But it didn’t fit. I then wrote in, ‘Rock, roll, roll everybody!’ It sounded better, I liked the two R’s sound of rock and roll. The rest is history! Bill Haley, 1955, on how he wrote his great hit song, Rock-A-Beatin’ Boogie.

Take a River Tour Art Exhibition Mannum Dock Museum Arnold Gallery superb exhibition by local artists is currently on display at the Gallery in the Mannum Dock Museum. The exhibition is free to locals!! It was set up in conjunction with the Tour Down Under with quite a few of the works on display having a cycling theme. But it’s the d e l i g h t f u l l y q uir ky Australian sense of humour that really makes this a memorable exhibition. Barrie Walker’s wonderful paintings of paddle steamers and other local scenes are there. There’s Jill Allen’s superb river scenery. Then there’s the gloriously eccentric paintings of

Red Hatter ladies on bicycles by Sandy Kuehne. And there are the sculptures. Roger Baker’s electric bicycle, run by a chain saw, and only handicapped by the fact that it has to be plugged in to the mains is about as quirky as you can get. And to top it off there is the brilliant junk sculpture of Steve Oatway, with his bicycles of all types made from just about everything. Everyone leaves with a smile on their face. It really is worth seeing! And it’s free!! D Dowley

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Issue Number 54

Murraywatch

Resolving a Difficulty

he approaching New Year brought with it the usual problems, principally what to give up. For someone such as me it is even more difficult. Last year I promised to give up toe nail painting. I have kept that resolution because I didn’t paint my toe nails. Without false modesty and because I am inherently honest my difficulty arises because I am as close to perfect as the human condition can be. This was something I again mentioned to my wife when I confessed my dilemma. “Well,” she said, “you could resolve not to use the lounge room as a workshop for that motor car engine you have scattered around the room.” That was typical of her. I needed the room and the better lighting. After all the garage was filled with the dismantled bodywork and suspension. She must have taken my silence for agreement. “And if you hadn’t left that dish of sump oil in the room Socksie wouldn’t have trodden in it and walked oily paw prints over my good carpet.” Now that was totally unfair. It was she who had left the door open thus letting the cat into the room. When I tried to catch it and get it out before it damaged something the stupid animal ran around upsetting the dish of sump oil and getting it all over its paws then the carpet. I walked away, disgusted. I needed feeler gauges so that I could set the tappets on the engine so I walked over to Barry’s. He lived across the street and was my best mate. I could always borrow tools from Barry if I didn’t have it. After he had found a suitable set of gauges I told him about my difficulty finding any personal fault which I could resolve to fix in the New Year.

“Well you could resolve to bring back the tools I lend you,” Barry suggested. I was startled. “I always return your tools as soon as I have finished with them,” I told him. “What about that orbital sander I lent you ten years ago?” “I am still using it. Anyway the motor burnt out and I had to buy my own.” “What did you do with mine?” “Oh! It was no use so I threw it in the rubbish bin.” Barry looked at me strangely making me feel uncomfortable so I wandered back home. On New Year’s Eve we gathered in our kitchen to enjoy some nibbles and a glass of bubbly and to watch the Sydney fireworks on tele. We couldn’t sit in the lounge, the engine was still occupying the space. Besides I had had a small accident when I tried to start the engine. It had backfired and blown great gouts of black oily smoke out of the exhaust onto a wall. I thought it looked rather chic but my wife thought differently. As the clock struck midnight and our faces reflected the multicolours of the televised fireworks I announced to the others that I had arrived at a decision about my resolution. They looked at me expectantly. “My New year’s resolution is not to make any resolutions in future.” Barry, his wife and mine all looked at me blankly for a few moments. Then Barry began to smile, then to grin and finally to laugh almost uncontrollably. The others joined in. I wasn’t sure what the joke was but the laughter was infectious and I began to laugh too. It was a Happy New Year.

t the time of writing (late December), it’s still raining but just not so much. Victoria wanted more water and now they have too much; perhaps now they will be satisfied. Menindee Lakes are full as is Lake Victoria, although reports are it is a bit saline. Hume is 95% full. All South Australian water storage is looking healthy at the moment let’s hope at least some rain continues to give the River Murray some respite. Apparently I got it wrong or misheard that we might suffer some flooding as bad as 1974, sorry about that Doug (Mannum Mag, Letter November 2010) but its only going to be equal to 1993 and if my memory is correct it wasn’t too much of a problem. Irrigation Channels

Open irrigation channels have been the easy way to take water up to the point where it enters a property. Owners who use water from this method then pipe the water through their water meter onto the property. If the meter was situated at the riverbank it would encourage irrigators to pipe water all the way to their property from the river saving up to 40% of the water lost by evaporation. No doubt irrigators would rather lay pipes than have to pay for the lost water. Hazards

The weed clumps and dead trees are still moving down river so take care and avoid getting caught up in this new very long weed that the government is trying to remove with back hoes, our advice is it has been in the river a long time but low water levels has meant the sunlight has reached it and now it’s growing. While no bank breaches have been reported so far please take care especially when camping near the river or tying up your house boat.

The Diarist

Warnings

As always, consider others when using the river for recreation. We are receiving reports about boats towing skiers and boards with really loud music going, fun for your crew perhaps but sound travels over water and annoys the heck out of everyone else. Marine Safety and Police will be policing this over the summer months. Beware when skiing or boarding near the bank, some property owners along the river have undertaken restoration work during the period of very low water and there are reports some retaining walls are now just under the surface, any such work requires a planning permit from your local council. Levee Concerns

Concerns are being raised as to breaches in the levee where the old flood irrigation gates have been removed and water is now pouring into the channels and covering what were the irrigation areas. Many of these were laser levelled in the past and water is flowing to the rear of the paddocks from where it will be impossible to pump it out, what a huge waste of money. We wonder whatever happened to all the funds raised by the River Murray Levy because some money certainly needs to be spent on repairs around Poompoota. Bazza is Back

Our old friend Bazza the Bunyip is being resurrected; hopefully we will start seeing him around the river in the near future! The Murraywatch Committee trusts that you all had a happy Christmas and wish you a safe New Year. Alan Brown murraywatch@internode.on.net

[At the time of printing, the river conditions will have changed. There will be hazards and warnings that Alan could not have known about. Editor]

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Sweet Scents of Summer he morning breeze is heavy with sweet nectar and a busy drone from honeybees directs me to the source. Our quandong trees (Santalum acuminatum) are flowering. Though not a sight to stop you in your tracks, the small conical trees are covered in hundreds of creamy flower clusters which have attracted not only humming bees, but also silent wasps in a variety of glossy coats. I welcome these wasps. They aren’t aggressive and they protect my garden from being overrun by caterpillars. With little water to spare for my native garden during 2009, flowers and fruits were scarce last summer. But this year, with good subsoil moisture and plenty of water in the tanks, we expect Christmas 2011 will come early in a display by our little quandong orchard, dangling its shiny red baubles. Quandong fruit is very high in

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Knitting Group. Bring your craft along and join in! Tea/coffee provided. For $6, stay for a cooked lunch. Tuesday 9am-10:30am Mannum Weight Watchers.  Rhonda 8569 1123. Tuesday 10am-2:30pm Social Day. Bingo in morning and games in afternoon. Cost $6 for the day which includes cooked lunch. Tuesday * 6:00pm Yoga. (*Except during school holidays.)  Monica Martin 0488 133 625. Thurs/Friday * 10:00am Scrabble Day. (*Alternating Thursday/Friday. 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 MONTHLY 2nd Monday 1:30pm Mannum Red Cross 1st Wednesday 7:00pm Wellbeing Nucleus Discussion Group. Evolved from Mediation, Pastoral Care, Enneagram, Art & Soul Groups. 2nd & 4th Wed 11am-2pm 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. 3rd Wednesday 1:30-3pm 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.) 4th Wed 6:30-9:30pm Men’s Discussion Group.  Ralph on 8569 1264.

vitamin C and antioxidants. We prefer to eat the fruits straight from the trees, but they also make a delicious chutney. 2010's 500mm of rainfall also pumped up our native daisies, their mauves and whites adding to spring displays. Cassinia laevis, which grows naturally among the granites of Mannum waterfalls, is thriving here in both rubbly limestone and red-loam soils. Its snow-white buds fill out from early December and by January showy white daisy clusters clothe the bushes through into early Autumn. Its common name ‘curry bush’ refers to the soft aromatic grey-green leaves. The flowers last well in a vase. Another favourite is Senna artemisioides, sometimes known as ‘cassia’ or ‘yellow boronia’ because of its sweet scent. We have four varieties/subspecies locally, each with a slightly different flowering time, thus extending the scented season. Who n e e d s h i g h wa t e r demand ing exo tic imports when we have a range of delightful and hardy species right here? Jacqui Merckenschlager

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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:MurrayMallee CommunityHealth 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: Doctor’s referral necessary Optometrist: For an appointment phone 8569 0200. Physiotherapy (Private): Consulting Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays Appointments phone 8569 0200. Private Podiatry: Appointment to be made at the Domiciliary Care Office phone 8569 0240.

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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 / *IMVS Collection Centre / Mannum Youth Clinic - “The Café” If you would like further information or would like to attend the Day Centre for Headspace / *Psychologists / *Physiotherapist (Public) activities are unable to get transport, please contact Louise Haby, Mannum *Doctor’s referral required Day Centre Coordinator (8569 0219) Page 20 Mannum Mag Issue Number 54

Dream to Reality

On My Bookshelf

Murray Schache Centre Opens in Murray Bridge ate last year, the new Murray Schache Centre for Murray Malley Aged Care Group, built in Murray Bridge with Government funding, was opened. The new buildings include new, purpose built administration offices and a free-standing Training Centre. The Murray Schache Centre is now operational and being utilized by groups for meetings, seminars, and forums. The centre can seat up to 50 people and has been equipped with the latest Smart Board and IT technology and disabledfriendly facilities. There is also a fully equipped kitchen for catering purposes. The Kay Cox, CEO of Murray Mallee Aged Care Group, says in her newsletter “Everyone is most welcome to drop-in and visit our new buildings. We are proud to show off what has been achieved ... no-one [is more welcome] than our founder Murray Schache, who has seen a long held ambition finally become a reality. Well done Murray!”

Songs For My Dog and other people Author: Max Fatchen Illustrated by: Michael Atchison

his is one of my treasures, a book of funny verse, intended for children but suitable for people of all ages. I laugh out loud every time I read it. (Or should I say LOL - I have recently found out what that abbreviation stands for, having presumed for a long time that it meant lots of

love). [It did, before SMS. Ed.] This book was published in 1980. I was a bookseller at the time and was invited to the Adelaide book launch. I was thrilled when Max wrote a personal inscription in my copy with the added words “Happy barking” and Michael added a sketch of his trademark “dog with no name”. Max Fatchen spent his childhood on a farm in Angle Vale and went on to become a much loved journalist, author and poet. He wrote 27 books, 20 of these for children. He worked for the Advertiser for many years and to this day, at the age of 90, still writes a column which I always look forward to reading. His gentle humour always entertains and I often cut out his articles and send them to friends interstate. The late Michael Atchison worked as the daily cartoonist for the Advertiser and for 40 years he made people laugh, cry and think. His little dog first appeared in a cartoon about Jackson Pollock’s controversial painting “Blue Poles” in 1974. The dog just stayed after that. He tried to drop him once but the public wouldn’t allow it. I feel quite privileged to own this little memory of two South Australian “legends”. I would like to quote some verses, they are so funny, but copyright laws probably forbid this. However it is better to read the actual book as Max’s light-hearted verses are so perfectly complemented by Michael’s brilliant and irresistible drawings. Mannum Library has the book in stock. Happy barking. Jo Kader

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Murray Darlings

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Still Having Fun!

s we approach our third birthday (in two months time) we are also celebrating reaching the very special milestone of having 60 members - and we are still growing! What is it that makes red hatting so special? Is it because we are having FUN, or because we are making new FRIENDS, or perhaps because it gives us FREEDOM, or because, even though we are all growing older, we refuse tobecome invisible, by wearing our special colours with pride? It is all of the above of course, and more! We have planned a jam-packed year for our members this year, including hosting our own version of a Mock Wedding, a Quiz Night, an Alice in Wonderland style Mad Hatters Tea Party (and no, that does not mean we can now be referred to as Mad Hatters!), a River Cruise in Murray Bridge, and a very special event, which will be open to all Red Hatters in South Australia, our “Christmas in June” party. Last year we had 80 red

Tricia (Lady Arty Farty) in the Tour Down Under Community Bike Ride

hatters attend this wonderful event, this year we are aiming for 100+ so look out Mannum! In the latter part of the year we will be heading to the Op Shops, then showing off our bargains by hosting a Fashion Parade – limited to the value of $10! We will also be visiting our sister Red Hatters, the Cousin Jennies, in Moonta. Then there will be Cheese and Wine in the Park, a Masquerade Cocktail Night, and our regular jaunt to the Victor Harbor Retreat. Phew, no wonder we are having so much fun! All of this takes a lot of background preparation and thought, and I would like to thank our team of helpers - we call ourselves the “Five Fabulous Femmes” – thank you so much to Coral Glanville, Lois Rand, Marion Thomas and most recently Jan Hazelman, for your commitment and hard work in helping to make the Murray Darlings so successful. And also to Sandie Kuehne for her work as our ‘Herstorian’, she is keeping a wonderful record of all we get up to. Thanks also to Carol Greening for kindly making sure all our members get their very special Red Hat birthday cards. And while I am saying thanks, I want to include Jo Norman, one of our founding members, who, along with Carol Greening, helped get the Murray Darlings happening in Mannum three years ago. Then there is our Chief Warbler, Rena Abraham, who is doing a wonderful job coordinating the Warblers, our very own choir – thank you! And of course, we cannot forget all our

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Sandy Kuehne: Red Hatters Riding in the Tour Down Under

If you are interested in finding out more about our wonderful Red Hatters group, we will continue to have our monthly morning teas at 10am on the first Monday of every month, in the Mannum Motel Café. You are welcome to come along and meet us, and see if Red Hatting is for you. Or call me, Karyn Baker (Queen of the Murray Darlings) on 8569 1438. Karyn Baker

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members, thank you for bringing along your sense of adventure, friendship and fun, life just wouldn’t be the same without you! One of our newer members, Tricia (Lady Arty Farty) really got into the spirit of things by participating in the Tour Down Under Community bike ride as a Red Hatter – she looked wonderful, and really stood out from the crowd. And on the topic of the Tour Down Under, our resident artist Sandie (Princess Picasso) has a couple of fantastic and funny paintings in the Tour Down Under Art Exhibition, currently on at the Arnold Gallery, in the Visitor Information Centre.

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After the first waves of summer they ripen, a fusion of sunlight and blood of the tree. Birds that are first to imbibe of their nectar leave sampling pecks on each fruit you can see. Then its up with the ladders and strip into buckets, wash them and halve them and flick out the stones; metabisulphite and sugar protect them from spoilage or wasting on feather-clad drones. MOUNTAINS of apricots, pickled and bottled in recycled coffee-jars, sealed to preserve; gifts for the neighbours and sundry relations and others who can’t raise a case to deserve. Waken each morning of glorious summer to chorus of dawn, ah, the hymns without words sung with a joy and the memory of apricots; maybe, next year, we’ll leave SOME for the birds! Max Merckenschlager

Issue Number 54

River Word Christian Centre

Bittersweet ictoria and New South Wales are in flood. Our turn could come anytime. Those terrible images on TV make you wonder how people in some countries can continue to live among famine and disease and starvation. We forget; we have everything they have. Mother Nature plays fair. We’ve had droughts and floods, fires that consume entire towns, earthquakes and cyclones. The land we love can burn, flood or quake and sometimes we’re part of the problem. What we don’t have is people living in tents for generations - or dying because there’s no medicines. We have heroes who risk their lives dangling from helicopters to rescue people. And we know the military is on our side. Floods and fellowship,

Craft Day

he River Word Christian Centre (3 Greening Street, Mannum) will be starting a Craft Day in early February. The purpose of this is to create an atmosphere where anyone can come into the Church and have a great day. We will be showing DVDs on occasions and Tea & Coffee will be supplied for a Gold Coin Donation. This project has been in the wind for a while now, and we would like you to come along for a look to see if it suits you. You can contact me, Annette Coleman, on a Monday from 10am-4pm on 8569 1333. I do hope to hear from you so please call me.

Annette Coleman Secretary RWCC

Queensland is awash with both. It makes you proud to be an Aussie. There’s ‘us’ and ‘them’ and I’m so glad I’m one of us. It’s a real puzzle how, with all the aid some countries get sent, it never gets any better. The babies are born beautiful, the aid agencies give their best. People on both sides want it to get better. But they’re stuck somehow. Australia Day celebrates something you can’t put in a shipping container. Anzac Day celebrates what we are willing to sacrifice to keep it that way. What we have didn’t come easily or all at once. There was more than Ned Kelly who demanded a better deal. Our politics has its grubby side but we don’t let it get us down. Where else would a political party admit they just wanted ‘to keep the

bastards honest.’ We have our own way of making sure ‘the polies’ don’t take themselves too seriously. Keeps them reminded they don’t own the place. We don’t have it right yet, but we have it better than most. Our natural disasters bring out the best in us. Later the inquiries will tell us where we could have done it better, how we made it worse. Prosperity is a mixed blessing and we don’t always get it right. No one wishes for a disaster but when we have one we sure make the best if it. Maybe that’s the real secret. We look after each other and save the blame game for later. Put some of us down and the rest will be there giving a hand up. It makes us a hard lot to beat. Vivian Garner

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Ageing in the Murraylands

Mannum History Group e have a letter of enquiry which we hope one of the Mannum Mag readers may be able to help us with. Mannum Home Guard Can anyone tell us anything about the Home Guard at Mannum during the war time? According to a Brisbane correspondent who lived at Mannum until the age of seven, he remembers the rifle practises being held out on Long Gully Road. If anyone can help us, please contact 8569 2237. Mannum Scouts Graham Hill is researching the names of Mannum Scouts over the years and asks if you can help. Would you please either email Graham Hill on glh1907@yahoo.com.au or leave a phone message with Jude on 8569 2237. Thank you for any help available, and may your year ahead be a good one.

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remember him well. Not his facial features but his appearance, colour and behaviour. I was walking alone in a quiet area of downtown Durham, North Carolina. He was big, black, dirty, dishevelled, and he looked and sounded decidedly sick. He was walking very fast in my direction, talking loudly, eyes wild as his head spun almost full circle, checking out what was happening around him… and me. Deep breath, I told myself. Don’t panic, he’s just another poor bloke responding to voices I can’t hear, probably even more terrified than me, another homeless male with schizophrenia, stressed out, perhaps on moonshine or drugs to try to control his demons, I’ve seen and survived others like him and not just in the USA, aaggghh, but this IS the USA and

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maybe he’s carrying a gun. Years later, I wonder how much experience has changed my prejudices about mental illness. And I wonder how we locals understand and respond to people we see around our streets behaving like that man. Recently I read Anne Deveson’s book “Tell me I’m here” (Penguin, 1991 revised 1998). She tells the story of her son, Jonathon, and her family’s struggles with his ‘mad’ behaviour when he was 17. She did not give up on him when many of us might have had enough of his violence, unpredictability, childishness and wanderings around the country. Through it all, in her journalist’s fashion, she kept diaries and these helped her listen to the ‘real’ Jonathon and his inner suffering. In one of his insightful moments Jonathon

commented, “The message of everything is love, and I’m doing the best I can.” If we see someone behaving weirdly in Mannum or Murray Bridge, will we think they are probably doing the best they can? Will our response to our grandchild’s question, “What’s wrong with that man?” reflect that understanding of another human being tormented, even as we are, by inner turmoils, needing what we need, needing love? Millie

Sillie Millie says: A patient thinks he’s George Washington. He finishes up one session by telling the psychiatrist, “Tomorrow we’ll cross the Delaware and surprise them when they least expect it.” As soon as he’s gone, the shrink picks up the phone and says, “King George, this is Benedict Arnold. I have the plans.”

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Mental Musings There’s More to Mental Health Than Not Having A Mental Illness

uch is spoken and printed about mental health these days. As we’re already well underway with our new year and decade let’s reiterate the fact that mental health is not simply the absence of mental illness. You may well muse, “Then what actually is it?” Mental health describes the capacity of individuals and groups to interact inclusively and equitably with one another and with their environment in ways that promote and optimise opportunities for development and use of mental abilities. It is a state of emotional and social wellbeing in which the individual can cope with the normal stresses of life and achieve his or her potential. It includes being able to work productively in a paid or voluntary position and contribute to community life. Like physical health and

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wellbeing effort is required and for some more than others. The food and drinks we consume and the exercise we do or don’t, all play a part in our mental health and wellbeing. Of course there are many other factors as well, including our individual environment and circumstances beyond our control. The Hall in Greening St Mannum has plenty of free information and resources, as well as being a place where you can just come by and look at the garden, sit inside or out with a drink, join an activity or offer to share a particular skill with others. As we mused last year, good individual mental health is also good for our community; so muse about it then do something positive for yourself and your community. The Hall Correspondent

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Images of Mannum

Mannum Elves preparing for the 2010 Christmas Pageant

Mannum Recreational Ride - Tour Down Under 2011

P.S. “MARION” Enjoy a unique experience cruising the magnificent Murray River aboard this restored historic Paddle Steamer

Celebrate the PS Industry Centenary on board the PS Marion 26th March – 3rd April 2011 Mannum to Renmark Long Overnight Cruise to Renmark - 9 days 8 nights Saturday 26th Lunch and Dinner Overnight Nguat Nguat

Embarkation commences at 11:30 am for 12:30 pm departure from Arnold Park, Mannum. Cruise upstream to Bowhill, off load day cruise patrons. Dinner will be enjoyed en route whilst cruising towards Nguat Nguat where Aboriginal stories may be shared around a bon-fire on the river bank.

Sunday 27th Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Overnight Blanchetown

A tour of Ngaut Ngaut Conservation Park, followed by an early breakfast. Join guides on a tour through the Ngaut Ngaut Aboriginal Site and experience aboriginal culture as you explore the ancestral home of the Nganguraku people. We journey past the magnificent Big Bend cliffs on the way to Swan Reach. Here you will be treated with a tour of the Swan Reach Museum and town walk. Take the opportunity to inspect Lock 1 at Blanchetown.

Monday 28th Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Overnight Cadell

Depart Blanchetown and arrive at Morgan after lunch. The overlanders and the first coaches came this way from Sydney, and the railway came from Adelaide in 1878. Morgan was instantly a port, the greatest on the Murray in South Australia. Visit the Morgan Museum in the historic Landseer Building and Town Heritage Walk tour. Depart Morgan for Cadell where a BBQ dinner will be provided on the reserve.

Tuesday 29th Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Overnight Overland Corner

Depart Cadell and travel through Lock 2 to Waikerie. “Waikerie” is said to mean “many wings” which is quite appropriate considering the teeming birds of the lagoons and wetlands. After lunch we visit the Cobdogla Steam Museum via coach and travel to Overland Corner Hotel for dinner.

Wednesday 30th Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Overnight Loxton

Depart Overland Corner and travel through Lock 3 to Kingston on the Murray. Whilst wood is being loaded, enjoy a tour of the Wetlands and Visitor Centre and Wine Tasting at Banrock Station. Lunch and a relaxing journey on Marion en route to Loxton.

Thursday 31st Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Overnight Berri

A morning excursion to the Loxton Historical Village. A recent extension provides a history of Loxton’s development and irrigation practices that are now a recognised as leading the implementation of sustainable landscapes. Board the Marion for lunch, travelling through Lock 4 towards Berri.

Friday 1st Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Overnight Renmark

Depart Berri, travel through Lock 5 to Renmark – Australia’s oldest irrigation settlement founded In 1887.Watch the bridge at Renmark rise to give us passage to Renmark.

Saturday 2nd Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Overnight Renmark

PS Industry Celebrations. We join the flotilla of historic boats including the PS Ruby, PS Industry and PS Oscar W at Whirlpool Corner. Official proceedings and activities including a brass band on the river front, sheep shearing demonstrations, an informal dinner at Renmark Hotel and a fairy light parade.

Sunday 3rd Breakfast

Check out at 10:00 am. Bus transfers leave 10:30 am, arriving in Mannum approximately 1:30 pm.

Cost: $1575.00 per person twin share $2359.00 sole use (including GST) Note: Itinerary subject to alteration at the discretion of the Captain, dependent on river and weather conditions. Overnight cruises costs include all meals and secure car parking at Mannum. Only 14 cabins twin share available.

For bookings please contact: Mannum Dock Museum, 6 Randell Street, Mannum SA 5238 Tel: (08) 8569 2733 email: museum@psmarion.com More details: www.psmarion.com Details correct at time of printing 1/12/10

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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.

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Community Meetings Clash Calendar Email details of regular meetings to: editor.mannummag@aussiebb.com.au MONTHLY 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

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FEBRUARY Market/Trash’n Treasure Mannum Showgrounds Sunday 6th, 9:00am – 2:00pm Free Admission. Sites available. Contact: Irene Lovell Phone: 8569 2541 Mannum Minerals Monthly Auction Mannum Showgrounds Sunday 6th, 10.00am This month all proceeds from donated items go to the Queensland Flood Appeal. Contact: Kim Loechel Phone: 0427 054 336

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

3rd Tuesday

pm Palmer Card Day, Lutheran Hall Palmer. Ph. 8532 2255

3rd Thursday

11:00am RSL, Community Club

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7:30pm Progress Association, Mannum Community College.

Last Monday

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

Last Wednesday

Midday Mannum Mag Committee, Showground. Ph. 8569 2385 6:30pm Mannum Mens Discussion Group. Ralph 8569 1264. WEEKLY

4th Tuesday

7:30pm Mannum Show Committee, Showground

Mon, Wed & Fri 10:00–3:00 The Hall, (Mental Health Activity and Resource

2011 Community Calendar MARCH Tour Down Under Art Exhibition Mannum Show Arnold Gallery, Mannum Visitor Mannum Showgrounds Information Centre th th Saturday 5 , 10:00 am Every day until Friday 11 Cost: Adults $6.00, Children Mannum Mag AGM (7-15) $1.00, Pensioners $3.00 Mannum Showgrounds Mannum Minerals Wednesday 16th, 7:30pm Monthly Auction All Welcome. Mannum Showgrounds Sunday 6th, 10:00am Contact: Kim Loechel Phone: 0427 054 336

Centre) 5 Greening Street, Mannum. Ph. 8569 1643 Monday 7:30pm Mannum Town Choir, Uniting Church hall. Ph. 8569 1434 Tuesday & Friday 8:30am Walkie Talkies, Lions Den, Show Ground OTHER Alternate Fridays 1:30pm Senior Citizens Club, Club Rooms. Ph. 8569 2795 2nd & 4th Tuesday 10:00am Craft Group. Uniting Church Cottage. Ph. 8569 1827.

PS Marion - Industry Centenary Celebration Cruise Mannum to Renmark 26th March to 3rd April Cost: $1575.00 pp twin share (includes meals and excursions) Contact: Information Centre Phone: 8569 1303 PS Marion & PS Oscar W Half Day Lunch Cruise to Bowhill Saturday 26th

PS Marion Adelaide Cup Short Cruises Saturday 12th, Sunday 13th

Mid Murray Community Support Services Pop in 10 am - 4 pm at 39 Randell St Mannum. Ph: 8569 2129. A wide range of personal development courses are offered. Contact MMCSS for details. Registering for courses and programs is essential. Email: mmcss@internode.on.net Special Events January No Men’s Breakfast February 1st Men’s Breakfast

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

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 Activities: Basketball, netball Tue, Thur: 6:00 am - 12 noon carpet bowls, card games, gym, tai Sat: 9:00 am - 11:00 am chi, squash, tennis, soccer, roller Afternoons disco. Tuesday evenings 5:45pm Aerobic Reopening at 3:00 pm, closing at the end of the sporting program or and Fitness Instructor. Dance School all ages Wednesday activity. afternoon/evening. Further information: 8569 0185 Stadium, Clubroom and Meeting Pam Cutjar, Centre Manager room are available for hire. 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

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