Mannum Mag Issue 64 December 2011

December 2011

Mannum, South Australia 5238

Issue Number 64

INXS Coming to Mannum With Special Guests Vanessa Amorosi and James Reyne ounds by the River returns as part of the Red Hot Summer Tour with Mannum its only South Australian destination. On Saturday January 7th at Mary Ann Reserve Mannum, we will see its biggest line up to date, featuring INXS as you have never seen them before.

INXS, one of the world’s greatest rock bands, will headline the tour with special guests Vanessa Amorosi and James Reyne.

The iconic INXS have had an extraordinary global career spanning more than 30 years. They have sold over 35 million records, won numerous awards and have an outstanding reputation for live performances.

INXS have recently unveiled Irish singer-songwriter Ciaran Gribbin as its new front man, Gribbin comes to INXS with a wealth of experience, having worked with Paul McCartney, Madonna, Paul Oakenfold, Snow Patrol and Groove Armada. Last year, he received a Grammy nomination for his co-write of Madonna’s Celebration. Coincidentally, he also wrote and produced the score for the film Killing Bono.

INXS are very proud to announce that Vanessa Amorosi will be joining them as they tour across Australia. Vanessa Amorosi is set to release her fifth studio album titled ‘V’, following the releases of her singles ‘Gossip’ and ‘Amazing’. Having set records with platinum selling records, and being responsible for the longest running single on Australian radio, ‘Perfect’ Vanessa is back to show the country what she is admired and famed for - performing live.

She will commence the INXS tour off the back of her national tour ‘V’ later this year.

Also joining the Red Hot Summer Tour in 2012 is one of Australia’s favourite sons, James Reyne. James has become one of the country’s most loved singer songwriters. James led the seminal Australian Crawl to the top of the Australian music scene and followed this with a platinum lined solo career, releasing nine solo albums to date.

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Local band the Mamboobies from Mannum will again join the line up and warm up the crowd for a night of Australia’s best entertainment.

As Sounds by the River enters its 2012 Red Hot fourth year, it continues to strengthen as a first class experience, bringing Summer Tour Australia’s best entertainers to Mannum and the Murray River region. 2012 will be no different, as we unleash our biggest line up to date.

Events South Australia General Manager Hitaf Rasheed said the Sounds by the River festival is now firmly fixed on the South Australian events calendar.

“Sounds by the River attracts some of the best artists in the country to the banks of the iconic Murray River to create a unique festival experience for locals and visitors alike,” Ms Rasheed said.

“Staging world-class events in our magnificent regions is a long held South Australian tradition and I commend the organisers of Sounds by the River for continuing this.

“This event has gone from strength-to-strength, attracting more and more visitors to beautiful Mannum each year, and the South Australian Tourism Commission is proud to support it.”

Tickets for the 2012 Sounds by the River are available from Mannum Newsagency 8569 1028, Venue*Tix 8225 8888 or Ticketmaster 13 61 00.

General admission tickets are $79.90 plus booking fee. Children 12 and under - free of charge.

Corporate packages are available.

For example, on board the Paddle steamer Marion. With top and middle deck viewing and cold buffet dinner, private amenities and bar facilities - $150.00 per person.

For further information contact the Mannum Visitor Information Centre on 8569 1303 or visit: www.soundsbytheriver.com.au

Vanessa Amorosi

Contents Ageing in the Murraylands At Your Leisure

James Reyne

Calendars & Dates 4 Church Services 26 Classifieds

28 Food is Life 19 Musical Miscellany 3 Letters 2 On My Bookshelf 27 Mid Murray Support Services 4 Out of this World

17 Pause A While 13 Puzzle 8 Whistle Toot

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The Eye of the Beholder Dear Editor, Everyone is entitled to their own opinion and it would be a boring world if everyone had the same taste in architecture, so we would like to express our views, knowing a lot of people will disagree, but hoping no one will take it personally.

While we agree Mannum is certainly an historic River town, we do not think a lot of the houses in River Lane can be classed as beautiful or heritage. We certainly do not see any beauty in the many blank, galvanised iron rear walls of the shops that back onto River Lane, or the empty block that fronts both the main street and River Lane.

If people think that this house, which has caused such an uproar, is the first or the last in town that does not fit everyone’s idea of beauty, or is going to be the only one that affects the view of somebody else, or will be built close to a neighbour “tell ’em they’re dreaming”.

We are quite sure all health, fire and safety regulations have been well and truly met. We think a pristine wall, that can have a few pot plants or such placed along it, would be far better than the overgrown rubbish and sometimes rat and feral cat infested yards some of the people in our street have to endure from their neighbours.

While it may not be to everyone’s taste, we look forward to seeing the finished house. Mannum needs people to invest in it and believe in its future, and we welcome the people who have chosen Mannum for their retirement in their dream home.

We are lucky to have such a beautiful public area on our great river in easy access for all locals and visitors to swim, fish, moor boats, picnic and watch concerts or the river traffic come and go.

Enjoy what we have and let others enjoy their homes.

Letters to the Editor Deadline 27 January 2012 for publication in the February issue

Who Should ‘No’?

Dear Editor, The hardest word in the English language is just two letters long. It is N-O. Precedence is something dearly beloved by the law. It absolves all people in authority from having to take responsibility for their actions.

And now we see that it is allowed that three town houses are permitted on a pocket handkerchief size piece of dirt just a few small blocks away from the now notorious concrete monstrosity.

The Mid Murray Council is completely mute. Perhaps we should remind them of their responsibilities to the residents of Mannum rather than the various vested interests who will proceed to build their unsuitable structures leaving the long suffering residents to have to pay the costs of restoring the character of the area. Of course by the time the need for this becomes so obvious that action must be taken, the developers will have disappeared as will have the councillors and public servants who work for the rate payers.

P Weir

Mannum Lions to the Rescue Dear Editor, The Mannum Little Athletics BBQ broke a few weeks ago and the Mannum Lions Club promptly and kindly donated a brand new one to our Centre. We are very grateful.

Mannum Little Athletics meets are from 5:30pm on Friday nights at the Mannum Community College Oval during school terms 4 and 1.

Check out Mannum Little Athletics on Facebook for more information or contact Simone on 0438 858 439.

Linda Hunter

Spirits Watch On Dear Editor, If you lost a loved one, be it parent or child, and their place of resting in the cemetery is a shrine for those who lost them, you try to make it as beautiful as you can to help with the grieving for the loss. You try to make it look nice with different items on the grave.

How devastating to mums, dads and families that go there only to find these items have been stolen!

How do you feel?

A Devastated Mum (Name withheld by request)

Catherine Johns

PS: A bully is a bully whether in the air or a boat, on foot or in a car and some bullies are smart enough to make sure their arse is covered. Next year I will have to cover my troughs and tanks as, obviously, requesting that planes with a cargo of poison not fly over my land and stock falls on deaf ears; or maybe remind the pilot that he too has a limited shelf life.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year he entire Mannum Mag volunteer production team, authors, folders, proof readers, treasurer, secretary, editors, publisher, committee members and chairman send a heartfelt thank you to the Mannum Community for your support and encouraging comments throughout another year.

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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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Simone Bailey

Ross and Jo Norman

Thanks for the Memories Dear Editor, Many thanks to Dennis for his article on his childhood. I really enjoyed it and I hope others will send in their experiences.

It makes fascinating reading, and the comparisons are huge yet decidedly similar in other ways.

Once again, thank you and hopefully it will not be the last.

Past And Future Heritage Dear Editor, To anyone interested in Mannum’s wonderful historyIrecommend a visit to the current display in the Arnold Gallery (attached to our first class Tourist Information Centre).

Whilst there, you may also like to express (on sheets provided) what you consider to be a seminal event that you gauge as significant to Mannum in a particular year. Your thoughts can then be added to Mannum’s already rich history.

Hopefully, our Council will strive (through its various planning and development machinations) to undertake a more meticulous and discerning review of its present regulations, and aspire to a more sensitive, aesthetic assessment of new developments, thereby ensuring that our present and future heritage is not marred or compromised by injudicious decisions that jeopardise our town’s uniqueness.

Who You Gonna Call...

Dear Editor, It was with some amusement that I read the “From Your Local Member”, in your last issue and discovered that Michael O’Brien has had a portfolio shift. Well, I did remind him that a day is a long time in politics.

Having been harassed and bullied by a pilot who was spraying poisons from the air, Mr O’Brien was not very helpful when my complaint landed on his desk. In fact he justified the use of poisons on the land even when the plane came within the areas of my water tanks, troughs and stock. I had repeatedly asked that the plane NOT fly over my land, but that was not acceptable to the pilot who remained right on the borderline of the restricted flight area, which covered my home but not other areas. Then he came back the next day, after I had complained, to harass and bully once again - all within legal limits.

Mr O’Brien was formal, justifying his position really. While Mr Ivan Venning was not only helpful and heard what I had to say, he raised the matter in several ways, even though he too knew the pilot was within legal flying limits. I can’t thank Mr Venning enough for his care and consideration; he is interested in people, in the community and listening to what we have to say and acting upon that.

It is but a day in politics but I for one hope Mr Venning lasts a lot longer than a day.

Thanks must also go to our advertisers, who make it possible. Many of them have been with us from the first issue.

There is another Visitor Guide and Holiday Issue this year, available for collection from the Visitor Information Centre, Caravan Park,

MMSS/CHIPS and selected businesses.

The next monthly issue to be delivered will be in February.

Have fun and take care over the holiday season . . .  we wish you a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. 

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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MANNUM INTER CHURCH COUNCIL

Mary Ann Reserve Kiosk Future Uncertain

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By The River When: Friday 23rd December Time: 8:00pm—9:30pm Guest Vocalist: Darren Mullan Local musicians providing the music.

DRINKS, CANDLES and GLO-STICKS FOR SALE ON THE NIGHT

The Raine and Horne Christmas Tree will receive any gifts brought on the night.

Jo h n Fra ncis is providing the Musical Atmosphere as you arrive at 7:30pm.

he Mary Ann Reserve Kiosk needs to be demolished due to building faults that have developed over recent times and the Mid Murray Council is calling for community comment as to the future of the site.

Council has already decided that the building must be demolished due to its poor structural condition.

“Unfortunately the kiosk cannot be repaired to a standard that authorities would accept to meet today’s requirements so demolition is the only viable option,” Mr Kelvin Goldstone, Director Development and Environmental Services said.

“Council is keen to hear from the community if they feel the kiosk should be replaced or should that piece of land in Mary Ann Reserve be grassed, enlarging the lawned area where community events are held.

“If Council was to rebuild the facility, then we would have to be reassured it would be commercially viable as we certainly do not want to have a business operating on public

land costing the ratepayers,” he said.

In a report to Council in September, some cost estimates were presented which included an amount of at least $80,000 to rebuild the facility.

The Mary Ann Reserve Kiosk has traditionally opened during the warmer months, serving ice-creams, drinks and snacks to visitors to the riverfront reserve.

The Kiosk will operate as usual over the summer months until at least March next year.

Council is calling for comments and suggestions from the community in relation to the future of the site.

Responses can be forwarded in writing to Mid Murray Council at PO Box 28, Mannum SA 5238 or by email to: postbox@mid-murray.sa.gov.au

marked “Kiosk Mary Ann Reserve” by 3rd February 2012.

The Council hopes to make a decision in March so that any work required can be done over winter.

Old Mannum School Concept Plan and Committee Meetings he Old Mannum School Steering Committee is still seeking feedback on the planned development of the former Mannum Primary School site. The concept plan for the development is currently on display in the glass cabinet of the old Mannum Institute in Randell Street. The submission can be read on our website.

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managed hub that satisfies many of the needs of our diverse community members; needs that are not being met by current social and sporting outlets. Please examine the plan and submit your comments and suggestions to any member of the steering committee. You can also write to PO Box 14, Mannum 5238, leave comments on our website or leave your feedback at Mid Murray Support Service, 71

Randell Street.

Committee Meetings: There is a temporary change of venue. The next 2 meetings (20th December 2011 and 17th January 2012) of the Steering Committee will be held in the Mannum Community College staff room at 7:30pm.

Kitty Schiansky, Secretary

Old Mannum School: www.oldmannumschool.websyte.com.au

DISTRICT CHURCH SERVICES For Mannum congregations ANGLICAN 6 Adelaide Road. Ph: 8569 2385 Mannum, Sundays 10:30 am BAPTIST William Street. Ph: 8569 6040 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: 9433 734 037 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 64

Australian Red Cross THE POWER OF HUMANITY

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Ageing in the Murraylands

Mid Murray Support Services

with Millie

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

“Do you know, I’ve got 4 luncheons and 3 dinners to go to in the next 2 weeks. I’m really going to watch what I eat this year.”

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es, the silly season is upon us again. That means more decisions to make like: how much will I go along with it this year, what terrible disaster or even minor mishap would happen if I opt out of this lunch, or that shopping expedition for those people? When in a mad rush, or just feeling stressed out and unable to think clearly, I recommend doing the unthinkable - stopping for a while.

Climb back into bed after the first round of chores; be comfortable and quiet; settle down for a bit. It works wonders.

In thehairdresser’s yesterday, that great haven of confession, I heard a woman talking about her grandmother, or was it mother-in-law? By that description, said relative is the most manipulative, ungrateful, bitchy, self-centred, rude … you get the picture. The final statement was, “But I always buy her a present anyway and post it off, even though I know it will be the wrong thing and she still won’t be happy. At least I’ve done the right thing”.

Really?

Now, if this woman had taken my advice, she would have placed herself at some risk of discovering, to borrow Al Gore’s phrase, ‘an inconvenient truth’. A moment’s quiet reflection might have challenged her to reorder her

priorities a n d t ake some responsibility for her side of the relationship. She just might have decided to skip a luncheon or 2, miss the temptations to her figure and health, and go visit the ‘old soul’ with a simple but meaningful personal token, like a few snippets from her garden. Of course, it would take more time than one missed luncheon to nurture her strength of spirit, and decide to put aside her criticisms, hurts and insecurities and, most of all, her need to talk about herself.

One visit, embarked upon calmly with the intention to set aside self, truly listen to the other, respond caringly to her needs and insecurities, apologise for hurts caused, what would that do?

Nikki Gemmell tells of moving back to Australia from England, exhausted with a new baby, and “a neighbour - all six foot seven of him - arrived one night with gourmet ingredients, cooked up a storm then tenderly held the baby while the chap and I ate. We’ve been marinated in kindness and it feels peculiarly, movingly Australian.” ( T h e W e e k e n d Austral i a n Magazine, Oct. 15-16, 2011).

Just try a little kindness.

Millie

Sillie Millie says: Happy Marinating!

We’re Officially Open! ember for Schubert, the Hon Ivan Venning MP kindly declared our new office at 71 Randell Street, Mannum “More open than usual” at a small ceremony on December 5th.

International Volunteers Day Monday December 5 th was International Volunteers Day and we said “thank you” to all of the wonderful volunteers and helpers who provide hundreds of services a year to the lonely, aged, disabled and disadvantaged people in our community. We held a “thank you” party at the Mannum Rowing Club and celebrated our unity with volunteers all over the world!

Fresh Food Fridays A Fresh Food Friday was held every Friday in November in front of our new offices at 71 Randell Street. Many Mannum residents and visitors came and sampled Angie’s cooking and fresh produce and took away some amazing fresh food recipes. Hope you didn’t miss out?

Fun with Digital Photography In November we ran our first Fun with Digital Photography classes.

All students had a very interesting time taking photosaroundMannum and then using the computer to enhance and manipulate them in creative ways. The final outcome was a personalized 2012 calendar to take home. Interested in Digital Photography? Watch out for courses again next year or telephone

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us on 8569 2129 to register your interest.

Upgrade Your Computer Skills Mid Murray Support Services has introduced new technology courses with up-to-date ideas to help you master the computer. We ran the beginnerscourse, “Basic Computer” in November and everyone agreed that it was exactly what they were looking for. Next year we will have “Basic Computer” (for beginners), “Intermediate Computer” (e-mail, spreadsheets and more) and “Advanced Computing” to cover Internet, e-Bay, Facebook and more. Watch out for courses again next year or telephone us to register your interest.

Got A Hankering to Volunteer?

We are always looking for volunteer drivers, receptionists, shop attendants, carers, shoppers, gardeners, handymen (or handy women!), cleaners and window washers.

Please call us on 8569 2129 if you’d like to volunteer a couple of hours a week. We’d love to talk to you!

Seasons Greetings On behalf of the Board, the staff, the volunteers and the sponsors of Mid Murray Support Services I would wish every one of you a blessed, restful and safe Christmas time and a happy, healthy 2012.

Tim Clemow, Coordinator Mid Murray Support Services

A Festive and Brighter Christmas for All Christmas Charity Collection To Give, To Share, Supporting Local Families

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aine and Horne, Mannum has reached fifteen years, with their annual Christmas Charity helping those in our community who are less fortunate.

Raine and Horne Mannum’sChristmasCharity, since its inception in 1997, has helped ease the financial burden for local families in our community that sometimes can’t stretch their budgets any further at Christmas.

In association with Mid Murray Support Services Mannum and St Vincent de Paul Murray Bridge, Raine and Horne Mannum collect small gifts and non-perishable food items to be distributed amongst local families in need.

Director of Raine and Horne Mannum, Adrian Davis, said “Each year has been a success, and it really shows how generous our community can be Page 4

at Christmas. To know that the spirit of Christmas is not forgotten, to give and to share, and to come together and celebrate family, peace and togetherness; this is what the season is truly about. But knowing that a child will not miss out and feel forgotten, to receive a teddy or a doll or a book on Christmas morning - we may not see this, but it certainly does make you smile.”

But what many people may not realise, is that while their collection is primarily for Christmas, all food stays in Mannum and is donated to the Mid Murray Support Services Emergency Food Bank for the coming year. The Mid Murray Support ServicesManager Tim Clemow expressed their sincere appreciation for this continued support to their emergency food bank and Christmas gifts for families at this time.

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Adrian Davis and Raine and Horne Mannum invite you, the local community to donate a small gift or non-perishable food item under their Christmas Tree located at Raine and Horne Mannum, 93 Randell Street, Mannum. The Tree will also be available at the Carols By The River which is to be held on Friday, 23rd December at Mary Ann Reserve, Mannum. All gifts and food items are distributed by St Vincent de Paul Murray Bridge, and Mid Murray Support Services Mannum.

For further information, please contact Raine and Horne Mannum on 8569 2120 or via e-mail at mannum@rh.com.au Adrian Davis

Issue Number 64

Whistle Toot

Mannum Town Choir

PS Marion and Mannum Dock Museum

his is usually a very quiet time for the PS Marion. All that changed when the boat, crewed by a group of willing volunteers, cruised in the early hours of the morning of Friday 28th October with Channel Seven’s “Sunrise” team on board for breakfast.

A fantastic effort by all, and superb footage of Mannum and the PS Marion was shown on direct telecast during the “Sunrise” weather reports.

Until Christmas the PS Marion will be used for a private charter with working bees keeping the boat looking clean and in order.

An exciting 2012 schedule is planned with trips to Swan Reach and Morgan. The highlight of the year will be the planned trip to Mildura in August. This will be the first time the PS Marion has travelled so far since 1951. For those of you who do not read the Advertiser; on 21 s t November there was a lovely

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photo of the boat with Trevor Bedford, one of the regular volunteer skippers, and currently Crew Training co-ordinator.

Work continues on the museum upgrade, and there are plans for a working blacksmith area at the museum next year watch this space!! We would love to hear from you if you have any donations of Blacksmith equipment. Use the contact numbers below or visit the Information Centre.

The “Timeline of Mannum History” exhibition is still open in the Arnold Gallery until 31st January 2012. It depicts, in the main, the history of Mannum from 1854 - 2004.

For more detailed information about next year cruises, please contact the Mannum Dock Museum and Information Centre on 8569 2383, 85691030 or visit the website

Eichler Earthmovers New Website

n behalf of the Mannum Town Choir, which is at present in recess, we wish to make available our keyboard to any local community group in need of a keyboard for a community function.

For details phone Valorie Bottroff 8569 1370.

Eichler Earthmovers Pty Ltd are pleased to announce the launch of our new Website. www.eichler.net.au Any feedback is welcome!

Thank you for your support.

Valorie Bottroff

Kerry Yeates, Business Manager

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Mannum Mag The next issue is number 65, February 2012 February 2012, Issue 65 Deadline 12:00 noon, Friday 27th January

Mannum Community Club 66 Randell Street, Mannum SA 5238 Phone: 8569 1010 – Fax 8569 2700 Email: admin@mannumclub.com.au Website: www.mannumclub.com.au

www.psmarion.com Jenny Twigden

Friday December 16th MEGA DRAW 81 Prizes up for Grabs First Prize 51 Inch 3D Samsung Plasma TV with Samsung 3D Home Theatre System Tickets Available NOW CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH Huge Buffet Lunch 12-3pm $70 Non-Members $65 Members $30 Children Under 13 Free Children under 5 NEW YEARS EVE JUNK MALE Classic Rock Band Playing 9pm til Late Free Entry Saturday January 14th ROD “The Old Fella” GREGORY Comedy Show As seen on Australia’s Got Talent Details to be confirmed Saturday February 11th BOBBY HUNTER and THE ROCKEFELLAS Playing for the LAST TIME EVER in Mannum Free Entry Bookings For Meals Essential 8pm til Late in the Dining Room

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Aminya

Historic PS Marion 2012 Cruises to Mildura

Mid Murray Homes for the Aged - Accreditation he accreditation process for residential aged care services requires a commitment to continuous improvement across the four standards which contain 44 separate required outcomes.

In August this year a compliance audit of Aminya was conducted by two surveyors from the Aged Care Standards Accreditation Agency. The audit identified that Aminya met all 44 expected outcomes. As a result Aminya was granted two years accreditation until November 2013.

A previous survey in 2010 resulted in accreditation being granted for one year. The aim is to achieve a full three year accreditation when the next major survey is conducted in mid 2013.

All residential aged care facilities are also subject to unannounced visits by surveyors from the Agency. This ensures that quality improvement is of an on-going nature and is not a process that is only addressed when a major audit is due.

One of the most significant areas of interest for residents is that meals are of an acceptable standard in terms of quality, quantity and nutritional value.

Periodic surveys of residents (and relatives) help to identify the extent to which residents are satisfied with the meals provided.

Although past surveys indicated that meals have historically been satisfactory, discussions with senior staff from the Mannum Hospital identified that a more diverse menu could be offered by the Hospital than could the private

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contractor used by Aminya for the past six years.

Subsequent negotiations between Hospital staff and Aminya resulted in agreement in principle to re-establish the catering service whereby the Hospital would provide the mid-day and evening meals to Aminya residents. A very successful trial was conducted in late October.

On 7 t h November the arrangement commenced with early indications being that the choices and quality offered by the Hospital have been well regarded by residents. A further survey of residents and relatives has been scheduled for December to assist in identifying the overall level of satisfaction and any further opportunities for improvement.

Another area of improvement currently being addressed is that of landscaping. With the assistance of the Mannum Gardening gr o up , other volunteers and tenants from the village several areas have recently been refreshed.

Irrigation pipes have recently been installed to the area facing Adelaide Road which is the next stage to be addressed. Several donations have been received to assist in meeting the cost associated with the proposed works which will be based on a design prepared by two of our volunteers, Peter and Maxine Weber.

Further information on services provided by Aminya can be obtained by contacting either Wendy Gowling or Glen Cooper at Aminya.

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or the first time since 1951, the PS Marion will set sail for Mildura on a 13 day overnight cruise from Mannum to Mildura on 28th August 2012.

The historic paddle steamer “Marion” is a fully restored heritage vessel built in 1900. This vessel is one of the last operational, original, heritage, steam driven; wood fired overnight passenger carrying side paddle steamer remaining in the world!

New for 2012 will be the inaugural “Christmas Lunch Cruise” on the 1st and 2nd of December, with a 5 hour cruise and special Christmas Buffet.

The Marion will make its way to Morgan in March and offer day cruises. Priced for a great Christmas Gift idea!

The Marion will also cruise from Mildura to Redcliffs and make the return trip from Mildura to Renmark providing many cruise options in the magnificent reaches of the river not regularly visited by the PS Marion.

There will be many short cruise day opportunities next year out of Mannum, Morgan and Mildura.

2012 is certainly the year to experience cruising on the Murray on one of our Nation’s icons, the PS Marion.

The Marion is lovingly operated and maintained by over 100 volunteers who are thrilled to be taking the Marion to sections of the Murray into Victoria and New South Wales.

Don’t miss this truly unique Murray River experience! Visit our website www.psmarion.com to access full cruise itineraries.

For further information contact the Mannum Dock Museum: Jenny Callander, 8569 2733 or museum@psmarion.com.

(All dates and times are subject to change at any time dependant on river conditions and at the discretion of the Captain).

2012 Cruise Outline: ! Short 1 hour Cruises - January, March (both in Mannum and Morgan), April and May • 10:30, 12:00, 1:30 and 3:00 one hour cruises, Mannum Town Wharf • Devonshire Tea and bar facilities available ! Mannum to Morgan Cruise (3 days 2 nights) • Depart Mannum 16th March and arrive at Morgan 18th March $399 per person twin share. All meals and off shore activities included. ! Morgan to Mannum Cruise (3 days 2 nights) • Depart Morgan 26th March and arrive at Mannum 28th March $399 per person twin share. All meals and off shore activities included. ! Mannum to Swan Reach and return Murray River History Cruise (5 days 4 nights) • Depart Mannum Monday 7th of May and return Friday 11th May $799 per person twin share. All meals and off shore activities included.

• As we cruise guest speakers will entertain each day with historic themed stories. ! Mannum to Mildura Cruise - (13 days 12 nights) • Depart Mannum Tuesday 28th August and arrive in Mildura Sunday 9th of September. $2299 per person twin share. All meals, and off shore activities included. ! Mildura to Renmark Cruise - (5 days 4 nights) • Depart Mildura Sunday 16th September and arrive in Renmark Thursday 20th of September. $999 per person twin share. All meals and off shore activities included. ! Berri to Mannum Cruise - (8 days 7 nights) • Depart Berri Friday 19th October and arrive in Mannum Friday 26th of October. $1199 per person twin share. All meals and off shore activities included. ! PS Marion Christmas Lunch Cruise (5 hour lunch cruise) • Depart 11:00 from Mary Ann reserve and return 4:00. Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd.

• Includes buffet lunch and afternoon tea $85.00 per person no BYO. Bar facilities available.

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INTEREST FREE LOANS for items to improve your quality of life

Hills NILS® No Interest Loan Scheme Low income residents of Adelaide Hills and surrounding districts may be eligible for a loan of up to $1000 For further information contact

Mid Murray Community Support Service ac.care, 11-21 Kennett Rd, Murray Bridge

8569 2129 8532 6303

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My Favourite Reads of the Year The Household Guide to Dying * Adelaide, Debra

A fictional account of an author’s last days. In spite of the grim subject this is a witty and deeply moving story, written by an Australian author.

Behind the Scenes at the Museum Atkinson, Kate An interweaving of the past and present of four generations of women in England, the effects of two World Wars and family secrets.

Caleb’s Crossing * Brooks, Geraldine Caleb was an actual person, born in Martha’s Vineyard he was the first native American to graduate from Harvard in 1665. This imagined story of his crossing from his traditional world to the English, Christian world of Harvard is told through the eyes of his friend Bethia, the daughter of a Puritan missionary. Australian author Geraldine Brooks now lives in Martha’s Vineyard.

Gang of Four Byrski, Liz Written by another Australian author this is a heartwarming story of four women friends and their diffferent journeys; a celebration of women in the prime of life.

One Second After Ferstchen, William My son Martin recommended this as we both have a liking for post-apocalyptic fiction. It is the terrifyingly real story of the after-effects of an electromagnetic-pulse attack in the United States.

A cautionary tale of the collapse of social order.

Boy Overboard * and Girl Underground * Gleitzman, Morris

These two books were written by a funny and much loved Australian children’s author.

In Boy Overboard Jamal and his family live happily in a village in Afghanistan. When the government learns that his mother runs a secret school the family is forced to desperately flee for their lives. A story of hope and an incredible journey.

The next book is a story of friendship, courage and a daring plan to rescue two kids from a desert detention centre.

Gleitzman’s books are always about serious issues but are written in a light hearted manner. Suitable for all ages.

The Body in the Clouds Hay, Ashley A magical book weaving together the stories of three young men - William Dawes, an astronomer who arrived in Australia with the first European fleets, Dan Koper, a twenty first century banker and Ted Parker, a young man who dreams of working on the construction of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

The Forgotten Garden and The House at Riverton Morton, Kate Two long, compulsively readable, historical sagas, full of romantic mysteries and family secrets.

The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox O’Farrell, Maggie Esme is 16 when she is institutionalised by her family in the 1930s for being different and rebellious, but definitely not mad. Released in the 1990s she meets her great niece who takes her back

to what had been the family home. Powerful and disturbing it is apparently based on real life events.

The Harp in the South * and Poor Man’s Orange * Park, Ruth I re-read these after many years and loved them again. The story of the loveable Darcy family in the slums of Sydney, post World War 2, their everyday lives, their loves and losses, joys and tragedies.

Simple tales, told with humour, about believable and memorable characters.

The No 1 Ladies Detective Agency * Smith, Alexander McCall This series contains richly detailed stories of life in Botswana, stories filled with kindness, gentleness, humour and old fashioned virtues. The series on TV recently was an excellent adaptation of these stories written by a natural storyteller.

The Help * Stockett, Kathryn This brilliant first novel by an American writer is an eye opener about the Civil Rights movement in the early 1960s. The three main characters are two young black maids working in white households and a compassionate young white woman. I believe it has now been made into a film. * Mannum Library has in stock some of the No 1 Ladies Detective series and the DVD. Others marked with an asterisk are in stock at Mannum Library. They are able to order most of the others on Inter Library Loan.

Thanks to Mannum Library for their always friendly, obliging and efficient service.

Happy Reading.

Jo Kader

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Mannum History Group

Out Of This World Astronomer’s Corner hile the tail of the constellation of the Scorpion is setting quite far in the southwest around 9:30pm, the star Rigel, in the Orion constellation, is just clearing the thickness of the horizon atmosphere in the east.

Sirius the Dog Star is also just crossing the horizon in the east and may be mistaken for a planet due to its brightness and apparent size.

Apart from our sun, Sirius is the brightest star in the night sky and has a companion star only seen with the largest telescopes in the right conditions.

The large planet Jupiter is overhead at this time. It has a large satellite system of its own which can be seen with even a small telescope and tripod (for ease and a longer view chose a wide field eyepiece).

At the present time, high cloud is fogging the early evening sky so later viewing may be an alternative. A light breeze will give better viewing, clearing some of the small amounts of dust held in the humid atmosphere.

The Orion constellation and visually close neighbouring constellations the Hyades and the Pleiades are places of great interest astronomically. In these high density regions (due to gravity), young, bright, blue stars emerge.

Saturn rises in the early hours and Mercury and Venus after sunrise, leaving Mars in solitude rising after 2am. On the 22nd of December the sun will rise at its most south-easterly point on the horizon. This point will start moving back towards due east in the first half of the year. Interestingly, due to their orbits, planets rise within 8 degrees of where the sun rises. A well-orientated and permanent telescope on a fixed tripod can be used to measure these angles.

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MID MURRAY COUNCIL Mannum Road Closure Temporary Parking Controls Mary Ann Reserve Boat Ramp Closure ‘Sounds by the River’ Concert - 7 January 2012 Notice is hereby given that the following parts of River Lane in Mannum will be closed from 1:00 pm until 12 midnight on Saturday, 7 January 2012, due to the ‘Sounds by the River’ Concert to be held on the Mary Ann Reserve.

The section of River Lane from Trewartha Street to the southern end of the Mary Ann Reserve The Mary Ann Reserve boat ramp and Rowing Club car park will be closed to the public from 6:00 am until 12 midnight on Saturday 7 January 2012.

The kiosk car park will be closed from 1:00 pm until 12 midnight on Saturday 7 January 2012. Temporary fencing will be used to fence off the area between the southern end toilets of the Mary Ann Reserve to the public toilets adjacent the boat ramp from 1:00 pm until 12 midnight. For further details regarding the road closures contact Rose at the Mannum office on 8569 0100.

Temporary Parking controls will apply along both sides of River Lane, Mannum, from the southern end of the Mary Ann Reserve to the SA Water Pumping Station from 1:00 pm until 12 midnight on Saturday 7 January 2012. For further details contact Rocky Warren at the Cambrai Office on 8564 6020.

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he Mannum History Group has been slowly changing direction this year. For many years it has been researching and completing projects.

These include the plaques on buildings in Randell Street; by delegation the signs on the Mannum Walking Trails and a six year effort to provide labels and a map for the cemetery as well as an information bay and leaflets. All of these efforts have relied on grants, local good will and contributions and has meant that meetings were usually administrative affairs.

We will continue to aim for a community archives (hopefully now a real possibility since the council bought the old primary school).

There is nothing so sad as seeing a deceased person’s photographs, historic papers etc. taken to the dump. Every person’s life is a story and every piece of information adds to the story. My grandmother, born in 1880, held the big black telephone at arm’s length and shouted at it - she was terrified! She never did come to terms with the electric iron. My dad, born 1908, had the first car in his street and trained as a mechanic. I am struggling to understand iTunes having mastered, in order, the 78/33/45; reel to reel; cassette; CD and DVD not to mention the PC; VHS; digital tv/radio and Blackberry! The mobile phone doesn’t work where I live so at least I don’t have to wrestle with one of those!

Now that all our projects are acquitted or very near completion, we are developing the social side.

Instead of being bogged down in administration, we are visiting interesting places and partaking of the local hospitality - often with a meal in the local pub. The group explored Black Hill recently and last meeting we went to the Mannum Dock Museum to follow the Mannum time line from 1854. Want to see some wonderful pictures of our heritage and the uniqueness of our river town? Then take some time to see this exhibition. It is amazing to see the historical photos and then go outside and see the actual thing.

If you are interested in joining us, please contact Judy Johnson. The next meeting is scheduled for February after a break up on the 1st December.

Kay Stevenson

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Mannum Rowing Club

Christmas Period Arrangements Office Closures Residents and Ratepayers are advised that the following closures to offices will apply during the Christmas period.

21 December 2011 Mannum and Cambrai Will close at 12 noon Morgan Closed all day 23 December 2011 Mannum, Morgan & Cambrai Will close at 12 noon 26 December 2011 to All offices closed 2 January 2012 inclusive For any urgent matters please refer to the after hours telephone numbers listed in the telephone directory.

Garbage Collections Christmas Day and New Years Day - No household collections.

No changes to household collections during the Christmas/New Year holiday period.

Wheelie bins are to be out by 6:00 am on collection days.

Waste Disposal Depots All waste disposal depots will be closed on Christmas Day. All waste disposal depots will be closed on Fire Ban Days.

No other changes to the normal opening hours of all waste disposal depots.

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y the time you read this the Club would have rowed in the Head of the Yarra in Melbourne and competed at the two day Regatta at Renmark, so we’ll have a bit of news in the next edition of Mannum Mag. In the meantime there has only been one Regatta in Adelaide held on the Torrens with a few scratch crews competing and coming second in all events.

Competition comes to a bit of a standstill through the Christmas and New Year period, wi t h t h e f i r s t r e g a t t a commencing late January.

However, training will continue and the Juniors will be still enco uraged through the holidays.

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November has been full on with the Club providing the Venue for the Novita River Run and end of year functions for various Service Groups, which has provided a bonus source of income.

The Club will be holding a Christmas get together Lunch on Sunday 11th December from 11:30am with a few scratch races with the Juniors, perhaps Boys verus Girls and senior members in the morning.

All are Welcome, but a reply would be appreciated by Thursday 8th December.

The Committee would like to extend to all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Brian Bormann, President

Inaugural PS Marion Calendar 2012

MID MURRAY COUNCIL Road Closures Mannum Christmas Pageant and Street Party Saturday 3 December 2011 On Saturday 3 December 2011 the following roads in Mannum will be closed between 5-00 pm and 7:45 pm: Parker St (from Adelaide Road to the hospital entrance) Adelaide Rd (from Walker Ave to Randell St) and Randell St (from Adelaide Rd to the southern side of the ferry approach).

Shearer Car Park will be closed from 6:00 am until 10:00 pm.

Between 7:45 pm and 10:00 pm Randell St will be closed from Trewartha St to Schuetze St. Temporary No Parking restrictions will apply along the Western (Post Office) side of Randell Street from the start of Randell Street to the Institute building from 2:00 pm until 10:00 pm.

Temporary No Parking restrictions will apply along both sides of Walker Avenue from Adelaide Road to Gargie Street from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm.

For the first time a calendar has been produced to showcase the adventures of the PS Marion, including historical information.

At the end of the year, the monthly photographs can be framed.

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Photography & Art Show off at the Mannum Show Saturday March 3rd 2012 ere’s your opportunity to show us what you’ve got!

If you’re interested in either Photography or Art (or both) then get clicking or painting and participate in the upcoming Mannum Agricultural Show on March 3rd 2012. Don’t be shy!

Show off your talents and if you’re not sure about the quality of your work, then let the judges decide! The convenors want to fill the walls of their sections this year so have a go and help us make the show even more colourful and more inspiring than last year.

Exhibit your work amongst like-minded people and give pleasure to others by displaying

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Mannum Shooting Stars Soccer Club Mannum Community College Oval Male Road, Mannum e have had a big year in Soccer, with two teams competing and welcoming Justin Barber as the new coach for the 2nd team.

We worked on becoming our own club and are excited to announce that in 2012 we will be a school entity. Thanks to the Mannum Community College for taking us on.

Pre-season training for the 2012 season will commence in Term 1, Friday 24th February 2012. 3:05pm to 4:30pm. Hope to see more children join us.

In Term 4 of 2012, we are hoping to start a Summer Soccer Competition. Stay tuned for more information.

We would like to thank everyone involved for all the hard work that has been done to make the season a success.

Also, a big thank you to all those who sponsored us throughout the season. Without your generous support we would have struggled.

Merry Christmas and a Happy and safe New Year.

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your talents to the wider community.

Primary, Secondary and Open sections in Photography provides the opportunity for all to enter. The many mediums in the Art section gives amateur and experienced artists the opportunity to get involved. It’s affordable, fun and open to those who live in Mannum and surrounding districts.

Show books will be out in December. If you’ve got any questions contact the convenors: Cathy Clemow (Photography) 8569 1349 and Roger Baker (Art) 8569 1438.

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Christmas Tree Festival he Christmas season came to Mannum with a rush on Friday 25th November with 20 beautiful Christmas Trees and 12 stalls selling Christmas goodies.

Mannum Community College choir and Palmer Primary School provided entertainment during the morning as did piano students Shari, Jayme, Tahlea, Micah, Mitchell, Nikayla, Sophie and Zara. Other entertainment was provided by the Year 10 dance students and also Joy and Annette. John Francis, Teresa Law, Samantha Crow and Ian Mann provided delightful interludes during the

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The proceeds from the day amounted to nearly $1500 which will be divided equally between Aminya and school chaplaincy.

Other participating groups also had record sales for the day thus boosting their individual finances.

An enjoyable and profitable day and special thanks to all the co mmunity gr o up s who participated to make this day possible. Thanks to St Martins Lutheran Church for the use of their hall and to the Anglican Church for coordinating the event this year.

Geoff Skein

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ello Mannum. I am Tania, the owner of the day spa.

My daughter is the 5th generation Mannum-ite, both sides of my family have been living in Mannum since the late 1800s when Mannum was founded. My beauty day spa is in the house of my great, great grandfather Whitford. We actually have a photo in our reception area of my grandmother standing at the river with the house in the background.

We are very proud to be back home, and to be able to bring a business to the town to help boost our tourism, which in turn will hopefully help other local businesses.

We are a family business and I have been in the beauty industry for over 15 years. We are hiring all local country girls and all our products are Australian owned, made, organic, botanical or natural. We pride ourselves on friendly customer service, and relaxation is our ultimate goal for our clients.

Here is a little information about us.

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Our goals are to combine therapeutic feel good services in developing an up market, price competitive beauty day spa catering for the young to the elderly, and for the time and fashion conscious males and females who miss the pure indulgence of treatments in the

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efore we enter into the bustle and rush of Christmas, buying presents, arranging holidays, preparing for visitors or to visit, it would be good to pause a while, resting in a nice quiet place with a calming cup of tea or coffee, and ponder for a moment on the real, the original, reason for being granted this time.

It is a time to have a break from work to visit family and friends and relax. It is also a time to reflect on the past year. Have we grown spiritually, morally and in our goodwill toward all people?

The Christmas holiday was initially installed because we were (and primarily still are) a Christian nation. As such, we desired to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, a birth that was to bring good news of great joy to all people.

So before you partake of that good news and great joy this Christmas, perhaps pause a while and give thanks to Him who made it all possible.

Wishing you a blessed Christmas and future.

Prayer Meeting for Mannum Wednesday 14th December, 7 pm, at the Catholic Church, Mau Street.

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On My Bookshelf

Diary of A Young Man, Adelaide 1890 – March 1st - 13th

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hese diary excerpts of a young Adelaide man are from the originals which I bought on ebay.

Daniel John Smith, 26 at the time, worked for the Railways, possibly as an accountant. A friend’s research found that he lived with his mother and family in Jeffcott Street, North Adelaide. He appears to have had six sisters and one brother living at home also.

His story continues...

Unable to join Friday’s picnic group on the Mayor’s Picnic Train to Balhannah, Daniel ends his week with a busy morning at work.

MARCH 1ST SATURDAY 7.25. Bath and exercise, breakfast. Office 9.30 to 12, working hard. Took dinner with Lou and children at Woodville, as usual.

Home via City at 2pm. Read news. Studied about 2 1/2 hours “The Parable of the Talents” for an address to the Destitute Inmates next Sunday (tomorrow). Visited Bennett. Home to tea. Cash a/cs. Moody called. He is shortly going to England with the Australian Cricketers - gave him 7/6 to pay Dr. Jaegers Company, London.

Gymnasium.... Supper, diary, bed about 11.

MARCH 2ND SUNDAY 7.30. A singing in head and soreness of throat. Bath. Continued preparation for Destitute Service. Breakfast, shave, away 10.30. Walked with blind singers.

Commenced service at 11. I addressed the old folks for about 20 minutes. Service finished about 12. Singing much enjoyed.

Home 12.30....

School 2.45. Was pounced on to take a class. Walk with Hendry, read, tea. Service 7. Bright preached on “He came not to be ministered unto” - good sermon. Enjoyable walk with Hendry, confessing and consoling and discussing. Home 10. Bed 10.20.

MARCH 5TH WEDNESDAY 6.15. Garden, news, bath. Hot day; lunch and walk at 12.30 to 1.30. Stopped work at 5. Took dinner at Aish’s rooms with Milne, Davis and Alford. With about 24 others left city in a dray for a moonlight picnic at Brighton. Met Misses Norton (2). Pleasant drive. Conversed with Misses Gilmore and Barker principally. Walked jetty; thence Brighton rocks, lovely beach, rather warm night. Drove home arriving about 12, midnight. Bed about 12.30. Storm about 1am.

MARCH 6TH THURSDAY 7.40. Bath, routine. Air cooler. Busy all day. Lunch, walked to Destitute with White, left hymn book for John Robinson (he asked for it last Sunday). Busy till after 5. Walked home, taking Fred Congreve, junior clerk, to tea. Afterwards called on Mrs Brittain, Archer St., re taking Congreve in to board.

Gymnasium till 10. Supper, Bible, Bed about 11.

MARCH 7TH FRIDAY 6.45. Bath, walk, breakfast. Away 9.10.

Busy till 12.45. Home to dinner 1. Busy Show Day, do not return to office. To Show with Polly and Gracie. Annie and Eliza attending meeting of Bazaar Committee (Blind School). Inspected Botanic Gardens and Park and returned home to tea. Hendry came about 7.30. Studied the power of the Holy Spirit and prayed earnestly together.

Walked out in the cool moonlight and rested an hour at Hendry’s. Home 10.45. Supper (light). Bed about 11.

MARCH 9TH SUNDAY Up 6.30. Read “Self Help” (Smiles). 7.30 Bath. Breakfast 8.45. Away in trap 10.15 with Eliza, Polly and Alfred. Hot N. wind.

Attended Morn. service at Grange - meeting many old friends, including Mr Peek. Dined with Peeks and enjoyed pleasant chat on old times and present. Head aching a little.

Visited Mrs Taplin and daughter - Polly is their guest today. Tea with Peeks. Service 7.

Nancarrow preached good sermon on “Grow in Grace”. Left Grange 9.30, called at Hindmarsh, home 10.30. Head better. Hot day, but cool night. Bed 11.

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Christmas in the 40's and a bit reason for ‘and a bit’ is because I was Tof thehebornearly in ’42 so I don’t remember a great deal forties.

Christmas to me is the most wonderful time.

Not only for the Christian side of it, but the so called ‘commercial’ side. How I love Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. A real time for both children and grown ups. Seeing a child’s face on Christmas morning is magical. No one could doubt the happiness they feel.

However my Christmas was quite different. For one thing we did not have “things” which need us to keep on pressing buttons to gain our amusement. Only items such as toy cash registers (tills) used in Post Offices and shop toys were needed. Remember the Post Office box, where you had a cardboard counter and background (built into the box)? There were mini sheets of stamps, rubber stamps and a stamp pad, envelopes and money to put in the till. More equipment than I can remember.

The other box I can see in my head is the lolly shop, but of course we called them sweets.

There were miniature bottles of real mini sweets.

Scales to weigh them out and small pieces of paper to make the cone type bags to put them in, and a till for the money. We had endless fun either by our self or with a friend, even a reluctant sibling or parent.

There were also books. We called them Annuals. During the year there were several comics, eg The Dandy, The Beano, Girl and Girls Friend to name a few. (I only know the girlie ones.) Then each Christmas the company would issue an Annual of their particular comic.

Naturally it was much bigger than the comic.

One or two of them, a toy and the usual sweets and a tangerine were our Christmas gifts.

We felt very lucky.

Now the Christmas tree was, of course, a real one. I remember it sitting in the corner of the living room, and it had glass ornaments. (No plastic here.) I remember two in particular. A swan and a trumpet. Maybe I remember them because the tree branches were pushed through the natural holes. We also had streamers that hung from each corner of the room to the centre,

where the light hung. We hung lametta over the streamers and Christmas tree. Lametta is the silvery strands of tinsel we use today.

In the lead up to Christmas we kids were not inactive. We learned all the Christmas carols our little brains could hold. We then proceeded to annoy everyone we could by knocking on their doors and regaling them with our carols, usually in an out of key tune and with improvised words.

Of course this was not a “freebie” Our chosen ones were expected to donate the commodity we were singing our supper for. Money of course. Sometimes people would really annoy us by making us sing several carols before handing over the loot. We sang our last song to encourage this. That was, as follows.

Christmas is coming, the geese are getting fat, Please put a penny in the old man's hat.

If you haven't got a penny, a farthing will do If you haven't got a farthing, God bless you!

We really wanted more than a penny, because at the end of our session we had to divvy up the spoils. If no spoils were forthcoming, then we had to bring in our big guns. We carried a spool of thread with us, and would quietly tie it to their door knocker, (everyone had door knockers) then we would nip round the corner and gently pull the string. The patron would come out, see no-one and go back inside. After this happened a number of times with different groups of singers, tempers were frayed, but it made the decision to “cough up” a little easier for the groups following.

We made quite a haul most Christmases. I guess the people felt it was easier to “donate” than have your evening disrupted. Of course this was not a one off. We started this early in December and carried on until nearly Christmas Day. Must have driven people crackers, but in our childish minds it was OK for us to do it It was always our greatest wish to have a White Christmas, but sadly it didn’t happen very often. When it did, it was the best time. We all had our fathers make us a sledge, not sled, sledge. We had an undulating field in front of our house which was great. The only trouble was everyone wanted to use it at once, and it created

a few extra bumps and scrapes as you pushed each other around to slide down as many times as possible. The other down side was the wet mitts and socks, even though you had wellies on. It was wonderful to have the snow coming down, but when it turned to sleet, it was cold, wet, and made walking a nightmare. I guess as a child you don’t notice this much unless it could be turned to your advantage, like a “nasty fall” requiring time off school, warm by the fire with blanket and your own caring nurse (Mam). You could only make that one last so long, as you were threatened with a doctor’s visit, and the thought of that was enough to make a sudden recovery. I still remember warmed lemonade, Vicks on the chest and cologne scented handkerchiefs (4711 from Boots the Chemist).

That’s if you had a cold, which was much easier to string out than a “nasty fall”.

We always had a Christmas cake too. Mam made it, then iced it with almond icing, then white icing. Usually on the top it would have fir trees or Santa, and a paper frieze around the outside. We also had ginger wine. Non alcoholic.

I believe it was Schweppes. I loved it, and was often caught guzzling mouthfuls of it. I don’t know how many bottles were bought to replace the ones I sneaked, or thought I sneaked.

Mince pies were also on the menu. Can’t remember what we had for dinner, but I do remember all the things I liked.

Boxing Day was the day my brother invited his friends over and I loved it. They played cards and had a fry up supper. Mam actually boiled potatoes and mashed them with onions and peas and any other veg left from dinner the day previously. Accompanied by beetroot and pease pudding, and of course, the ham. Not a ham like you have now, more of a anorexic ham. This was then followed by the usual cake and wine.

Now you know why I enjoyed Boxing Day too.

I still love Christmas, and the joy I have received over the years makes me a very lucky Wife, Mum and Nanna, and I look forward to many more. So sit back and enjoy Christmas - I will.

Linda Hunter

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Issue Number 64

Littlest’s History Lesson

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t wasn’t very heavenly at cloud school for the littlest angel. ‘Littlest’ was still the smallest angel in the heavenly choir and still stuck with that silly name even though she had graduated three cycles ago. She was a grad student now and longed for some dignity. She had visions of shining her heavenly light into awestruck human eyes, of being a ‘presence’ that inspired respectful glances heavenward. Instead she was assigned to sitting quietly beside sickbeds whispering comfort and murmuring assurance into the hearts of frightened children. Which was all very uplifting, to be sure, but not very awe inspiring, if you know what I mean. Even a tiny angel can covet respect.

Littlest had mastered hovering very well and she only got airsick now when she forgot to stay rigidly vertical during launch. Earth was becoming quite familiar to her and the imitation clouds of human pollution no longer took her by surprise. She still could not pass through the silver jet trails and dark grey emissions without the lofty disdain of her Mentor, but she had learned to hold her nose discretely without losing her balance and tumbling sideways.

She was regularly assigned to earth patrol and Mentor had hinted that she might, just might, be assigned to the Christmas spectacular. Not that many humans noticed. Littlest had missed the First One which,according to the more experienced earth angels, had been a real crowd pleaser. But then, it had been the “Announcement”. The later ones were just a “reminder” and not many humans wanted to be reminded as far as Littlest could tell. Anyway, she had been assigned to this history seminar and it

was turning out to be about Christmas so maybe she would get to be part of the Choir at least, even if she was likely to be at the far end of the row, for symmetry’s sake.

“Everyone into the time tunnel,” ordered the instructor and the class shuffled obediently through the aperture marked Time/Space Travel. Littlest shoved her fingers into her ears as they whooshed through centuries of earth time. The noise was horrific, battle cries, screams, shouts of joy; humans were so very - excessive. It was a Christmas tour of course. It began at the First One and it was impressive. A golden aura pervaded each scene.

Littlest envied the awestruck adoration given that First Christmas Choir but they didn’t get to watch long.

It was on to the first century AD somewhere in Rome. The Romans were celebrating their annual holiday, many of them running wild in the streets.

Under the city Christians were huddled in catacombs, grave filled caves, quietly celebrating in spite of the noise above. The angel choir was quietly hovering, singing gently, reminding. The golden aura of love and worship settled around the participants.

Then it was on to Europe in the Middle Ages.

Littlest loved the Christmas pageantry there and everyone was celebrating. It was hard to discern the Choir’s voices as they mingled with the sounds of human rejoicing and the aura was interspersed with the candlelight.

Finally it was the 20th century and Christmas was advertised in shop windows everywhere, but littlest couldn’t find the Choir. “Listen,” commanded the

Tour Guide. Littlest did. Finally she heard it, a whisper hidden in the singing, a song slipping through the streets, enfolded in the celebrations, warming human hearts, reminding, right in the middle of the bustle. And the Choir was scattered everywhere, softly carolling, joining their voices with the humans, reminding, reminding, reminding. The golden aura rode on the beams of the Christmas lights that decorated the city. “Back to the tunnel,” barked the Instructor. Startled, Littlest jumped, almost tumbling off the church spire she was perched on.

Back in class, it was time to debrief.

“Observations?” asked the Instructor. Comments came from everywhere. “The First One was so great.” “Weren’t the cathedrals beautiful, though?” “The Roman Christians were so intent.”

“The twentieth Century was pretty confusing.” The Instructor said, “It’s the 21st Century you will be performing for. What have you learned?”

Silence. Then Littlest spoke up. “It’s not ever the same, is it? Humans keep changing the way they do things. I think they even keep changing the way they see things. We’ll have to sing the songs so they can hear them, whatever they’re doing.” There was quiet. Littlest felt a ripple moving through the class. Respect. For her. Instructor smiled. “Littlest, how would you like to lead the Choir this celebration?”

Littlest was very pleased but she suddenly realized that respect was going to mean a lot of responsibility.

Vivian Garner

The Christmas Spirits

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t was late on Christmas eve. Mary, my wife, was putting the finishing touches to the Christmas tree in the lounge room and I was being indolent with a nice glass of red in the study. I was focussing on the flashing lights in the window and thinking of nothing much when my father appeared. Not a bad trick; he had been dead for fifteen years. I straightened in my chair and tried to focus on him but he did seem a little blurred; a little vague.

“Dad?” I quavered.

For a few moments there was total silence then he spoke.

“Do you know what the season is?” he asked.

I hesitated then said “Christmas?”

“Yes, and you have become such a cynic that you no longer enjoy it. I am going to send you three spirits who after they have spoken with you will restore your faith and belief in the ideals of the season.”

Before I could say anything in reply he had disappeared, almost immediately to be replaced by another apparition. Peering for a moment I recognised the vision.

“I know you,” I said. “You’re the founder of a world wide software company.”

“Correct Howard, and I am here to give you good news. We have now developed the perfectsoftware package. No more whirling dervishes that appear then disappear without explanation. No more ambiguous drop down, where if you answer incorrectly your hours of work disappear into the ether never to be seen again. No, this is perfection where everything works and comprehensive advise is available free.

“Think of it. Efficiency in the office and in your life will improve by as much as one hundred per cent.” He smiled and with a wave of his hand he began to fade from view. “Enjoy and a Merry Christmas. Ho! Ho! Ho!” Immediately another vision appeared. It was that of a federal member of parliament.

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“I bring you greetings from all of us who are elected to serve you. Members of all persuasions are agreed that from hence forth we will work together to make this country better and improve the lives of all. No longer will we bicker and behave in a childish manner. No longer will we support only particular biased and bigoted points of view. No, we will be true Statesmen with only the welfare of the country and its people as our aim.” She gazed at me with great sincerity. “Seasons Greetings,” she said as she too faded from view.

Another vision was already forming. It was the CEO of Business and Corporate Enterprises whose members included all the big companies. He sat opposite me.

“To make your Christmas complete I have come to tell you that we as an organisation have decided that no longer will our members take advantage of legal snares to trap their customers; no longer will we leave behind a trail of damage when we develop a facility; no longer will our CEOs be paid astronomical amounts even when they don’t perform. We intend to peg executive salaries at no more than ten times the amount of the lowest paid in the organisation. We want to be thought of as Good Samaritans. His smile was almost beatific as called the familiar “Merry Christmas.”

For a moment my vision was blurred then I saw clearly Mary standing in front of me.

“I’ve just been on the net. Can you believe it? The police were called to the parliament to break up a fight between various politicians who had been enjoying a little too much Christmas spirit. The legion of CEOs have voted themselves a Christmas bonus of twenty per cent. There were other headlines but before I could read them there was a software glitch, the whole screen went blank and I can’t get the computer to boot again.”

Just then the hall clock struck the hour.

“Oh well,” she said and kissed me. “Merry Christmas.”

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he Bowhill Partners In Grain (PING) group is comprised of rural women who are involved in the farming enterprise. They were recently greeted with Champagne and strawberries at the Landmark crop trial site at Younghusband with representatives, Aaron Nitschke, David Melan and Tanya McAnaney.

This was a great opportunity to see different varieties of wheat and barley, lupins and more being grown in our home soils; from varieties we know and grow to some varieties yet to come. The girls appreciated the hands on look at crop leaf and stem rust and discussions on types of grain and seeing the difference between early and late finish cereals.

Chocolates were handed out for best questions and all the participants were presented with Nufarm pink hats and gift info bags by Landmark.

Lunch, from the Younghusband shop, was enjoyed with thanks to PING at the Stephens’ homestead with owners/farmers Geoff, Angela, Rob and James Stephens.

Discussions were shared about our different farms. Then our topic of discussion shifted to hay. Brenton Kluge gave us an insights into how to tell if hay is ready to be baled, storing hay and types of hay, with Aaron also sharing some information regarding his export hay from his family farm.

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Issue Number 64

Musical Miscellany A Musical Christmas love the music of Christmas. A time of peace and goodwill towards all mankind, at least that is the hope. The carols are a particular delight. It does seem to be a shame that the evil of political correctness precludes our children and grandchildren from learning these wonderful songs at school.

When I was at school we always enjoyed singing the carols. There were two reasons for this. The first was the spirit of the season and the joy of the music. The second was that with the passing of every day we were one day closer to SCHOOL HOLIDAYS. Yea! Swimming, riding bikes, exploring and all the other fun things we would find to do.

Looking at the music I found the background to the some of it very interesting.

Away in a Manger is often the first carol taught to us. Because it was published in a Lutheran hymn book, it was thought by some that it was written by Martin Luther. Not so, it was written by William Kirkpatrick in 1895 which makes it fairly recent in musical terms.

Silent Night, another beautiful carol, is just a little older. It was written in 1816 by Joseph Mohr who was a priest. The music was composed for guitar, since the organ in the St Nicholas church was supposed to have been broken. Franz Gruber wrote the music.

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Good King Wenceslas is unusual as a Christmas carol since it does not mention the nativity. Although the words were written by John Mason Neal in 1853, the music is much older; it originated in Finland three hundred years before. Wenceslas was a catholic, assassinated by his brother. He is the patron saint of the Czech Republic. The Feast of St Stephen is celebrated on the 26th of December which is why the song is sung as a Christmas carol.

The composer of We Wish You a Merry Christmas has disappeared without trace. It is thought to have been written in the sixteenth century. The mention of figgy puddings helps to date it. It also celebrates the singing of carols to the rich for Christmas treats.

Moving to more modern songs; Jingle Bells was written for American Thanksgiving. However the joyous sounds of the bells has become synonymous with the Christmas season and the arrival of Father Christmas. It is firmly entrenched as a season favourite.

White Christmas is another all-time favourite. It was written by Irving Berlin who was a Jewish Russian emigrant originally.

The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) was written by jazz singer

Mel Torme together with Bob Wells. Torme wrote the music and most of the words.

Frosty the Snowman was written for cowboy singer Gene Autrey after his success with Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, the year before. The year was 1950 and the writers were Walter Rollins and Steve Nelson.

The wonderful thing about all this music is the variety of artists who have recorded it.

Some have become synonymous with the particular piece; Bing Crosby with White Christmas, Nat King Cole with The Christmas Song, Mario Lanza with Oh Come All You Faithful.

I bought an el cheapo CD for $2 the other day. Look at some of the artists I got giving their best for a wonderful time. There is Mario Lanza, Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Doris Day, Patti Page and Chet Baker.

Then there are all the wonderful choral versions sung by choirs such as that of King’s College, Cambridge.

Whatever your particular musical preference is, enjoy it. For all the experiences of the season, surely the feelings created by the musical offerings are among the most powerful. Have a wonderful musical Christmas full of joy and peace and a Happy New Year.

Peter Weir

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A Festive & Brighter Christmas for All

High Tea For Hutt Street ecently, the Shared Stitches of Mannum in conj unction wi t h the Mannum Red Hat Chapter, the Murray Darlings hosted a High Tea with all proceeds forwarded to the Hutt Street Shelter.

The tables were set with fine linen, candelabras and fine china. The tea was poured at each table from elegant tea pots and the long food table groaned under the weight of the cakes. Our guests for the day enjoyed choosing from the magnificent range of afternoon tea delicacies and this too, was served on our best cake plates and platters.

Members of both groups all donated a tea towel each for the Hutt Street Shelter. We collected approximately 50 of these. There was a raffle with many lovely prizes and an auction of a beautiful tea pot.

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Raine & Horne, Mannum Welcome you to place a

SMALL UNWRAPPED GIFT OR FOOD ITEM under our Christmas Tree at Raine & Horne 93 Randell Street, Mannum or at the ‘Carols by the River’ on December 23rd from 7:00pm at Mary-Ann Reserve, Mannum.

All gifts are shared locally between Mid Murray Support Services and St. Vincent de Paul to help families in need in our community this Christmas.

Adrian Davis 8569 2120 Contacting Mannum Police Emergency 000 Police attendance 131 444 Mannum Station 8569 2211 If you need to contact us for matters other than emergency or police attendance 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.

The following local businesses donated the items for the raffle.

Marions Boutique Mannum Community Club Mannum Chemist Lovells Bakery Clipso Hair Salon Males Meats Mannum Post Office Mannum Newsagency Marlene Davies

Our thanks go to you all.

Our thanks also go to the Mannum Bowling Club for the use of their premises for the day and to Jan Hazelman for her untiring efforts in making the day so special.

In all we raised over $300 on the day for Hutt Street.

In May, Shared Stitches of Mannum will be hosting a “Biggest Morning Tea”.

More news about this in the new year.

Finally, Shared Stitches of Mannum wishes all the Mannum Mag readers best wishes for Christmas and the New Year.

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Issue Number 64

Food is Life is Food t’s that time of the year again. A time for preparations and arrangements for the festive season. A time when there are many tasty morsels being waved under our nose.

Don’t deny yourself just keep it all in balance. Christmas comes but once a year, so enjoy the treats.

Remain mindful of when you have had enough to eat might sound a bit silly, but there is a skill to be learnt here. Think about it next time you are having a meal. Do you eat everything that is on the plate just because it is there, or do you savour the flavours and textures of the meal and stop when you have had enough? Most times we probably don’t give it much thought. Just two simple rules will safeguard from over-doing it at festive functions, keep your serving sizes down and don’t go back for seconds! Try it and see how you go.

Pea Shoots These are relatively easy to grow. I have successfully grown pea shoots by sowing ‘Snow Peas’ in a seed tray. Use free draining soil, sow closer together than you normally would, water in and place the tray where it will get just a little light, in the shade under a veranda would be perfect. Don’t let them dry out and watch them grow. Because they are in the shade, they will stretch to seek the light and give nice long shoots that are tender and sweet and they will be ready for cutting in 2-4 weeks depending on the conditions. A great project for the kids in the

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holidays. Mix up the seeds with beetroot seeds. The young shoots are sweet, tender and colourful; great in a salad.

Almond bread is always a popular treat at Christmas.

Almond Bread Ingredients 3 egg whites 1 cup Plain Flour ½ cup caster sugar 125g almonds ½ tsp vanilla essence Preheat oven to 200 C. Grease a 20cm x 10cm loaf tin. Line a biscuit tray with baking paper.

Beat egg whites until stiff while gradually adding the sugar while beating. Beat until a glossy meringue is attained.

Fold in essence, sifted flour and almonds into the meringue.

Spoon into prepared loaf tin(s), be sure to smooth and even the top of the almond bread. Bake until top is firm and shows signs of the mix shrinking away from the edge of the tin, 15-20 minutes. If the loaf is a little ‘soft’ it makes it easier to cut. Turn oven down to 120 C. Remove from oven and cool. Cut loaf into wafer thin slices. Place slices in one layer on tray and bake for approximately 45 minutes or until crisp. If they start to colour, turn oven temperature down to 110 C, the aim is to retain the white colour.

These can be stored in an airtight container for about three weeks.

Switch Ups: There are probably a lot more options than these. If only I had the time...

• I use vanilla essence in my recipe. I find the almond essence a little overpowering.

If you prefer it use the almond essence.

• Replace the almonds (or just half) with glace cherries or glace ginger.

• Use natural or blanched almonds for different texture and look.

• Add the rind of an orange or a lemon to the mix. It gives a nice citrus zing to them.

• Dip one half of the completed ‘bread’ in melted dark or white chocolate.

• Divide the mix it into thirds and make three varieties of bread. Then place all three into the loaf tin. Smooth down being careful not to mix the varieties together. When it is ready to be sliced there are three varieties of bread from the one tin.

• I haven’t tried it but it would be interesting to swirl the three varieties together in the tin. Try it for me and let me know.

I will take this opportunity to wish all at Mannum Mag and their readers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thank you for your interest in 2011. I look forward to more ‘Food is Life is Food’ in 2012. Safe journeys and enjoy the Festive Season.

Cheers and happy cooking to all, Angie.

Feel free to contact me, if you have any questions or just want a foodie chat. Contact me at Mid Murray Support Services, 71 Randell Street Mannum, call 8569 2129 or email me at: mmcss.angroesler@internode.on.net Angie Roesler

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Less is More

MID MURRAY COUNCIL

“Art is the elimination of everything that is not necessary” (Picasso) s this the art of living happily too? It’s certainly the art of haiku, a Japanese form of poetry which is generally about nature, often seasonal and focused on a moment. Think about how complicated our lives are. We possess much more than we need to survive. We know more about many of the problems of our world, almost as soon as they occur. We exchange ideas globally, but we still exchange gunfire and cruelty.

Max and I enjoy sitting with a morning cuppa watching “our” birds.

We’d like to share some haiku with you about the views and our ‘live for the moment’ visitors, those feathered feasters on the bounties of a good season.

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restless robbers of summer skies masked woodswallows

skittish native hens all for one and one for all

sharing, caring chattering, scattering babbler family

 fifty ravens sky larking on their way to work

 waving grass exploding colour flock of red-rumps

 drifting notes on a liquid sheet three black swans

 arrow swift tree martins sky puncturing

 throbbing tractor through the night round bales before storm

 fresh cut hay heavy on the breeze thunder rumbles

 dancing tiptoes to the sky spring gum shoots

 skitter splitter sun shining skink

 pollen pirate New Holland Honeyeater

 lipstick red the black widow dressed to kill

 under the tree tiny wrapped present a moth emerges

 dead boxthorn blue wrens dart through bristles

Public Consultation Future of Mary Ann Reserve Kiosk Council seeks public comment about the future of the Mary Ann Reserve Kiosk site. The building is to be demolished next year due to structural faults.

Some options include grassing the site thus enlarging the lawned area, or rebuilding a similar facility providing refreshments to visitors to the reserve.

Council would be pleased to hear the opinions of the public in relation to the future of this site.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Kelvin Goldstone, Director, Development and Environmental Services, at the Cambrai Office on 8564 6020.

Written submissions are to be forwarded to the Chief Executive Officer, Mid Murray Council, PO Box 28, Mannum SA 5238 or by email to postbox@mid-murray.sa.gov.au by Friday 3 February 2012 marked ‘Kiosk Mary Ann Reserve’.

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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.)

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Community Nursing Service: Murray Mallee Community Health Service  8535 6800.

Purchase of Crutches: visit the hospital or  8569 0200.

Mannum Domiciliary Care Services:  8569 0240 or through the hospital  8569 0200.

Meals on Wheels: Doctor’s referral necessary.

Optometrist: For an appointment  8569 0200.

Physiotherapy (Private): Consulting Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays Appointments  8569 0200.

Private Podiatry: Appointment to be made at the Domiciliary Care Office  8569 0240.

Mannum Medical Centre –  8569 0222 Immunisation / * IMVS Collection Centre.

Lester Howie Clinic

* Asthma Clinic / Cardiologist / Continence Clinic / Diabetic Clinic / Dietitian / * Echocardiograms / Hypertension clinic / Mental Health Clinician / Psychologists / * Physiotherapist (Public) / If you would like further information or would like to attend the Day Centre for Women’s Health Clinic activities and need transport, please contact Louise Haby, Mannum Day * Doctor’s referral required Centre Coordinator (8569 0219) Page 20 Mannum Mag Issue Number 64

Mannum Golf Club Competition Results Sponsor: Steed and Pohl Surveyors Competition: Stableford 05/11/2011 Winner of the Day M Morrissey Score 44 Runner Up T Johnson 40 R Scriven 39 T Millar R whittenbury 37 R Burt W Fisher Sponsor: Dahl and Warhurst Funeral Directors Competition: Stableford 12/11/2011 Winner of the day K Dohnt Score 40 Runner Up S King 39 D Gaskell 38 M Bottroff N Thompson 37 A Wallis G Chillingworth T Millar G Borman

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Sponsor: Sponsor B and C Excavations Competition: Stableford 19/11/2011 Winner of the Day S Thiele Score 45 Runner Up D Jericho 43 W Banks 42 R Whitenburry 41 P Joyner 36 M Morrissey 36 Sponsor: Mannum United Fuel Competition: Stableford 26/11/2011 Winner of the Day C Vigar Score 39 Runner Up T Johnson 39 D Rogers 38 N Warhurst 37 D Gaskell R Anderson P Kroehn 36 J Appelbee T Miller

Three men died on Christmas Eve and were met by Saint Peter at the pearly gates.

“In honour of this holy season,” Saint Peter said, “to get into heaven you must each possess something that symbolizes Christmas.”

The first man fumbled through his pockets and pulled out a lighter. He flicked it on. “It represents a candle,” he said.

“You may pass through the pearly gates,” Saint Peter said.

The second man reached into his pocket and pulled out a set of keys. He shook them and said, “They’re bells.”

Saint Peter said, “You may pass through the pearly gates.”

The third man started searching desperately through his pockets and finally pulled out a pair of women’s glasses.

Saint Peter looked at the man with a raised eyebrow and asked, “And just what do those symbolize?”

The man replied, “They’re Carol’s.”

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Apex is Coming to Mannum pex is a community service organization, founded on the principles of community service, friendship and personal development.

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the only Australian service club to be founded right here in Australia and, with so much going on, there has never been a better time to become an Apexian.

Apex is open to men and women between the ages of 18 and 45, who believe they have something to offer their community, their country and who want to develop their own potential.

Apex is not just about the money and support we provide to projects from the smallest project on a community scale to national and international endeavours but is also about forging friendships, gaining satisfaction from doing good for others and personal development for members, such as gaining public speaking and project management skills.

When you join an Apex club. You make friends for life and not only within the local community but all over Australia.

Apex clubs are probably best known for their work in local communities. Clubs donate annually hundreds of hours of their time to numerous causes, raise funds from local residents to help local projects and lobby actively to ensure action is taken on important social issues.

Nationally, in the past 80 years Apex has provided support in the 1930s to set up the Royal Flying Doctor Service, pioneered the introduction of free milk for school children, succeeded in compulsory tuberculosis

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eradication, established Foundation 41 to research the cause of birth abnormalities, raised $1.3 million to build the Apex research centre for research into cancer and leukemia in children, built a chalet in the Snowy Mountains for disadvantaged children, help start the craino facial unit in Adelaide and much more.

You could be a part of what happens during the next 80 years of Apex.

The Apex club of Murray Bridge is now in the process of changing its name to The Apex club of Murraylands and with this change Apex is coming to Mannum. What’s even more exciting is that Mannum will host the 2012 SA/NT State Convention in May. This is a weekend where all Apexians from SA and NT will come together to celebrate being in Apex. We are looking for new and enthusiastic members to come and join our club.

Apexians are busy people with work and family commitments just like you - Apex does not demand too much of your personal time, instead we ask that you attend dinner meetings regularly and spend approximately two to four hours per month on service work and, of course, you are always welcome at the regular social get-togethers. The best thing about Apex is that you can put in as little or as much as you like. The more you put in, the more you get out of it.

In the Murraylands Apex Club we currently have the State President, Ben Chambers, owner of Mannum Plumbing and the State Convention Chair/ Coordinator and Caroline Thomas, Manager Health Services for the Mid Murray Council. Caroline is the

newest member in the Murraylands Apex Club, having been a member for one year. Caroline works full time, studies part time and has 2 children under 5 but has found that being a part of Apex is the most fulfilling experience. “Not only can I bring my children to meetings and service events, which the kids love, we can attend events all over the State and raise money for the community. I have met amazing people and made many new friendships with people from all over SA and NT. I have also been given the most fantastic opportunity of taking on the role of State Convention chair. This means my role is to coordinate a social and business weekend for around 100 Apexians!”

Ben, a second generation Apexian, has been in Apex for 6 years and is enjoying serving on the State and National Board.

“Apex is a service club that I hold close to my heart. My wife is also a member of Apex.

Apex is service and family based and we welcome families to meetings and service events. As State President I have met a lot of Apexians from all over the state and Australia and there is one thing that we all have in common we all want to serve our community and have fun doing it!”

We are excited to be starting up in Mannum and look forward to helping out in the Mannum Community.

If you would like any further information about Apex then go to our website www.apex.org.au or give Ben Chambers a call on 0438 723 920.

Caroline Thomas

Teeth for life Dr. Graham Parry Dr. Lisa Brownfoot Dr. Vyla Ellis Dental Surgeons Melissa Prosser Dental Hygienist

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Mount Pleasant Farmers Market Weekly Event Starts Saturday February 4th 2012

opular South Australian celebrity chef Simon Bryant, from the ABC’s “The Cook and Chef”, will be launching the inaugural Mount Pleasant Farmers Market on February 4th 2012. Simon will be using his culinary skills to demonstrate the use of local produce, which he will choose from the market stalls on the day.

Simon’s food philosophy is based on the ethics of locally sourced, fresh ingredients. Simon believes “let the produce shine, it’s about the product and the producer. The choices you make when you shop are as important as the cooking.”

The Mount Pleasant Farmers Market Committee is delighted to have Simon launching this authentic food market which will specialise in regional/local and fresh seasonal produce. Much work is currently being done to ensure there is a fantastic mix of stalls delivering all the essentials including fruit and veg, milk, cheese, eggs, honey, olive oil, meat and seafood, bread and baked goods, hot breakfasts and fresh coffee, jams, preserves, and wine.

The Farmers Market will be held every week at the picturesque Mount Pleasant Showgrounds (Talunga Park) and will be open from 8am through to 12noon every Saturday.

A real country breakfast and freshly brewed organic coffee will be available for hungry travellers from 8am, and will feature fresh, locally produced ingredients.

A community run business, the Mount Pleasant Farmers Market will be the place to go to purchase affordable locally grown and prepared food, support local farmers and enjoy a great morning out for the whole family. The Market will be a weekly showcase for fresh, regional and seasonal food, brought to you by the people who grow and make it.

The market launch and establishment is the culmination of over a year and a half of hard work by the Mount Pleasant Natural Resource Centre Inc and its volunteers.

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Coordinator of the Natural Resource Centre, Faye Mc Goldrick, commends the dedication of community volunteers who have taken what was once a small idea and turned it into an exciting new community business that supports sustainable food production and promotes the importance of a healthy environment to a healthy food chain.

“This Market is happening because staff and volunteers of the Natural Resource Centre saw an opportunity to change how people can access fresh seasonal produce, and provide a viable sales point for local growers and producers, and have put in countless hours to make it happen.”

“Authentic Farmers Markets are an excellent way to support small family farms and businesses, agricultural diversity and consumer choice” Faye said.

“One of our Market aims is to help increase local food production, by helping to increase the economic viability of local producers whilst providing the community with better nutrition for their families, better value for money and a convenient, fun way to shop.’

She added.

The Mount Pleasant Farmers Market invites all to come and enjoy in the fun and entertainment at the first Market on February 4th, and to fill their shopping bags with some of the best seasonal, fresh and locally produced food available.

For additional information, please contact: Faye Mc Goldrick, Coordinator Mount Pleasant Natural Resource Centre Inc Phone: 8568 1907 Email: mpnrc@bigpond.com

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Gympie Country Music Muster 30th Anniversary (continued)

any people have reminded me that I promised to bring you a follow-up report on our Muster adventure but I ran out of time on our return as I then travelled with my sister to Slovenia, Bosnia, Croatia, Italy and Malaysia for a month. I’ll share that trip later.

Country music is BIG in the eastern states.

There is a radio station relayed across Queensland dedicated to country music. No wonder 60,000 enthusiasts bought tickets for the 30th Anniversary of the Gympie Muster.

They have these singers entertaining them in their homes whenever they choose to turn the radio on. We are only familiar with those who tour the country, especially those who visit us in the rural areas.

Each day we set up our chairs overlooking the Main Stage where we could see the artists and bands as well as the close-ups on the super-sized screens. From our program we could choose to wander off to The Wine Bar or The Blues Bar, The Comedy Marquee or Talent Show. There was even a forum of people in the country music industry managers, lawyers, Sony CEO and artists who were able to answer questions posed by, and give advice to, emerging artists and interested people. I was interested in hearing

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how WAFTA pay singers and song writers for performing their origin songs or those of other artists, ensuring their talents are recognized and that they are financially reimbursed by the music industry.

A few showers fell on Days 2 to 4 which encouraged us to erect a shelter over our chairs using tarps and a large umbrella, enabling us to see clearly, stay dry and not block the view of other spectators. We were very glad of this on Day 5, when, having bucketed down all night, it teamed the entire day with up to 300mm deep puddles and mud pools. Rivers cascaded down the slopes of the National Park arena. This did not dampen the spirits of the artists or the audience. Because it was pleasantly warm, those without rubber boots wandered around in thongs or bare feet, many in tank tops soaked to the skin. The rain cleared to showers by mid evening and we were able to enjoy the Best of the Best on the Main Stage.

This included our favourites, Beccy Cole, Casey Chambers, Shane Nicholson and Bill Chambers. The young musicians supporting these artists were amazing and as good as any of the overseas entertainers included on the program.

The entire week was anything but Weight

Watcher friendly with delicious stalls of Hungarian Langos and Kurtos Kalacs (chimney cake), Dutch Poffertjes (mini pancakes), Chips on a Stick along with the usual country fare. Stalls of merchandise similar to any large market or Expo venue lined the alleyways and of course the bucking mechanical bull and the Silent Disco dome were popular. Free internet access was supplied by Optus, the major sponsor, who also allowed Telstra to link into their tower for Muster Goers not with Optus.

We had seen every square metre of camping area slowly fill during the days leading up to the show and on the day following the finale it was interesting watching the same exercise as many tried to drive or tow their vehicles through the mud and water. They would then make the slow bumper to bumper journey back to Gympie in the north or the towns surrounding the park. Every driver went through the breath analysis checkpoint I believe. We took our time packing up and vacated our site 48 hours later after exchanging email addresses with many new friends made during the 2 weeks at our first Gympie Country Music Muster.

Marion Foster

To deliver his gifts in one night Santa would have to make 822.6 visits per second, moving at 3,000 times the speed of sound.

At that speed, Santa, his sleigh and his reindeer would burst into flames, instantaneously.

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Come and Celebrate in Mannum

Sam Schmidtke, Kim Schmidkte, Kristin Goodchild, Cherie Lawson, Meagan McPhee, Ash Fechner, Tam Hall, Non Stidiford, Bec I’Anson, Autumn Baird, Alyssa Stephens, Anna Broms, Emily Howard, Eron Giles

his group, Angaston Moculta United Hockey Club, A and B grade finalists, celebrated their end of season in Mannum. They enjoyed time at the Club on Friday evening and barbequed on Mary Ann Reserve on Saturday.

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I bought my friend some gift-wrap for Christmas. I took it to the gift-wrap counter and told them to wrap it, but in different paper, so he’d know when to stop unwrapping.

You do know what would have happened if it had been three wise WOMEN instead of men, don’t you? They would have asked for directions, arrived on time, helped deliver the baby, cleaned the stable, made a casserole and brought disposable nappies as gifts!

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At Your Leisure espite losing staff and having to tighten our belts and reduce opening hours, this year has been a successful one at the Mannum Leisure Centre.

The summer programs are in full flight.

The mixed netball is really booming, and (at the time of writing) six rounds have been completed. The standings are:

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Team Won Lost Draw Chicken Meatballs 5 0 1 The Destroyers 5 1 Bazinga 4 1 1 MMC Pelicans 2 4 The Rookies 1 5 Wii Not Fit 0 6

There will be another 4 rounds until the Christmas break, and competition will resume on Monday 9th January.

During December, the Leisure Centre will be hosting a number of exciting events, to which everyone is invited: • Wednesday 7th Unlimited Feet Dance concert • Friday 9th Squash Competition grand final • Wednesday 14th Mannum Community College Presentation Evening • Friday 16th Roller Disco with fancy dress Christmas theme (last roller disco for 2011) Come along and support these community events.

The stadium floor will be resurfaced on Thursday 22nd, and the Centre will close for the Christmas break on that day. It will open again on Monday 9th January and remain open for the whole of January.

Pam and all those involved in the Centre wish everyone a very merry Christmas and happy New Year, and we look forward to seeing you back in the Centre during January, whether for fun programs or in the gym, to work off those extra kilos that Christmas always seems to bring.

For more information on January opening times and any of the programs available at the Leisure Centre, contact the Centre on 8569 0185 or mannumleisure@mid-murray.sa.gov.au.

Carl Gross

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Overnight Cruises 2012 Are you looking for a unique Christmas gift?

The paddle steamer Marion, a fully restored heritage vessel (hull built in 1897), is one of the last operational, heritage, original, steam driven, wood fired, with overnight passenger carrying side paddle steamer in the world and was fully restored by volunteers over many thousands of hours. Her crew are all volunteers. (Photograph: Alan Boman, Volunteer)

Mar 16 – 18

from MANNUM to MORGAN

3 days 2 nights

$399.00 pp twin share

Mar 26 – 28

from MORGAN to MANNUM

3 days 2 nights

$399.00 pp twin share

May 7 – 11

MANNUM–SWAN REACHMANNUM History Cruise

5 days 4 nights

$799.00 pp twin share

Aug 28 – Sep 9 from MANNUM to MILDURA

13 days 12 nights $2299.00 pp twin share

Sep 16 – 20

from MILDURA to RENMARK

5 days 4 nights

$999.00 pp twin share

Oct 19 – 26

from BERRI to MANNUM

8 days 7 nights

$1199.00 pp twin share

For the first time since 1951 PS Marion is able to travel to Mildura.

Note: All itineraries and arrival / departure dates and times are subject to change at any time dependent on river conditions and at the discretion of the Captain. 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 Detailed itineraries available upon request or upload: www.psmarion.com

INAUGURAL PS MARION 2012 CALENDAR For the first time a calendar has been produced to showcase the adventures of the PS Marion, including historical information and the opportunity to use the monthly photographs for framing after the year concludes.

ONLY $12.95 Limited print run. Great Christmas gift idea! Place your order early to avoid disappointment

Available from Mannum Information Centre (08 8569 1303), Mannum Newsagency and Mannum Motel You can also purchase online and we will post it out to you (p&h extra). www.psmarion.com The 2012 PS Marion Calendar includes 12 magnificent photographs of the PS Marion taken during her long overnight cruises and whilst based in Mannum

by Shane Strudwick of Design Train and Dave Hartley Photography of Mannum.

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CLASSIFIEDS

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 2:50pm Connect with bus to Barker Park & Ride Murray Bridge Mt Barker  Adelaide Murray Bridge  Mannum Transfer: Metro bus 842F to Adelaide Arrive Mannum 4:20pm Timetables are readily available at the Mannum Information Centre.

For more information telephone LinkSA 8532 2633 during office hours.

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

$5 Classifieds can be up to thirty (30) words and must be PRE-PAID before your advertisement will appear, unless by prior arrangement. Advertisements over thirty words cost an extra 20 cents per extra word. Payments may be made by cheque, money order or cash.

Companionship LADY FRIEND sought by Gent, 55+ years; scholar, writer, traveller. Good S.O.H, pleasant disposition, caring, spiritual, health conscious.

Lady’s desired attributes: petite, feminine, natural blond, approximately 5' 3" tall, secretarial skills or similar. Age open.

Reply to e-mail: nightshade2012@yahoo.com.au

Mannum Express Freight

Daily Service From Adelaide Daily Service From Mt Barker Daily Service From Murray Bridge • All Size Freight/Pallets • Interstate Freight • Furniture Specialist

Phone: Stuart 0433 961 023

Key Beam Steam Engine Watch in awe at the Mannum Dock Museum as this rare historic engine comes to life!

Operating Schedule 2012 11:00am – 3:00 pm

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January: Friday 27th May: Monday 7th February: Wednesday 15th August: Wednesday 15th March: Saturday 17th September: Saturday 29th, Sunday 30th Built by John Key & Sons, Whitebank Foundry at Kirkcaldy, Scotland Extensive research reveals it is one of two engines exported to South Australia in 1854 and the only one in operation.

The Key Beam Engine was originally used in the Aldinga Flour Mill and then used briefly at Landseer’s Flour Mill, Milang.

In 1880 the Dry Dock at Mannum had been reconstructed and it is believed the Key Beam Engine was installed at the time powering a centrifugal pump to empty the Dock to allow repair work on vessels. It was also used to pump water to two underground tanks to irrigate the gardens at William Randell’s home on the hill above the dock.

The Key Beam Engine was recommissioned on April 1st 2009 and was expertly restored by Mannum Dock Museum Volunteers over three years.

In the realms of industrial archaeology the Key Beam Engine is regarded on the world stage as being an important example of early engineering and one of the oldest heritage listed items on the River Murray.

Museum Entry Admission: $7.50 Adults, $5.00 Concession, $3.50 Child Randell’s Steam Works Shed: Mannum Dock Museum, 6 Randell Street

Tel: (08) 8569 2733 email: museum@psmarion.com More details: www.psmarion.com Correct at time of printing November 2011

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2011 PUBLICATION DEADLINES Friday (12 noon) For Publication in January 27 February Issue 65 February 24 March Issue 66 March 30 April Issue 67

Email: editor.mannummag@aussiebb.com.au Phone: General 8569 7392 (Lyn), 8569 1879 (Jo). Editor 8569 7304 Deliver: 71 Randell Street, Mannum SA 5238 (a service kindly provided by MMCSS/CHIPS) Our email account is provided by Aussie Broadband as a community service

Community Meetings Clash Calendar Email details of regular meetings to: editor.mannummag@aussiebb.com.au MONTHLY 1st Monday

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

Ph. 8569 1239

1st Tuesday

7:30pm Agricultural Society, Showground

1st Thursday

4:00pm History Group, CHIPS

DECEMBER Mannum Christmas Pageant Randell St, Mary Ann Reserve Saturday 3rd, 6:00pm start Fireworks at 9:30pm Market/Trash’n Treasure Mannum Showgrounds Sunday 4th, 9:00am - 2:00pm Free Admission. Sites Available.

Contact: Irene Lovell Phone: 8569 2541 Mannum Sundry Sale and Auction Mannum Showgrounds Sunday 4th, 10:00am Contact: Kim Loechel Phone: 0427 054 336

2nd Monday (Bimonthly)

7:30pm Neighbourhood Watch.

Leisure Centre. Coordinator Russ Dellow. Ph. 8569 2157 2

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Wednesday

9:00am Shared Stitches of Mannum Quilting Group. Ph. 8569 2185 10:00am–1:00pm Craft Day, River Word Christian Centre, 3 Greening St. Ph. 8569 1333

3rd Tuesday

Palmer Card Day, Lutheran Hall Palmer. Ph. 8532 2255 Old School Steering Committee, The Hall, 5 Greening St.

3rd Thursday

11:00am RSL, Community Club

4th Tuesday

7:30pm Mannum Show Committee, Showground

4th Thursday

7:30pm Progress Association, Mannum Community College.

Last Monday

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

First Wednesday

Midday Mannum Mag, Showground. Ph. 8569 2385

Last Wednesday

6:30pm Mannum Mens Discussion Group. Mike McDowell8569 2818.

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2011 Community Calendar JANUARY 2012 Carols by the River Market/Trash’n Treasure Mary Ann Reserve rd Mannum Showgrounds Friday 23 , 7:30pm - 9:30pm st Sunday 1 , 9:00am - 2:00pm Carols at 8:00pm.

Free Admission.

Sites Available.

Bring a chair.

Contact: Irene Lovell Contact: Leanne Steicke Phone: 8569 2541 Mannum Timeline Exhibition Mannum Sundry Sale and Auction Arnold Gallery Ongoing Exhibition. This Mannum stShowgrounds exhibition was originally Sunday 1 , 10:00am exhibited in 2004 for Mannum’s Contact: Kim Loechel 150 th Anniversary. Further Phone: 0427 054 336 contributions are welcome.

Free entry.

Sounds by the River Mary Ann Reserve Saturday 7th.

INXS Red Hot Summer Tour Details see pages 1 and ##.

Mid Murray Support Services Contact MMSS for details about these special events.

71 Randell Street, 10 am - 4 pm. Ph: 8569 2129, Email: mmcss@internode.on.net

December 6th Blokes Breakfast 9am. River Bar, Mannum Community Club 14th Christmas Friendship Luncheon January No Blokes Breakfast in January. See you February 7th 2012!

February 7th Blokes Breakfast 9am. River Bar, Mannum Community Club

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

WEEKLY Mon, Wed & Fri 10:00am–3:00pm The Hall, 5 Greening St. Ph. 8569 1643 Wednesday 10:00am–1:00pm Friendship Group, River Word Christian Centre, 3 Greening St. Ph. 8569 1333 Tuesday & Friday 8:30am Walkie Talkies, Lions Den, Show Ground OTHER Alternate Fridays 1:30pm Senior Citizens Club, Club Rooms. Ph. 8569 2795

Breakfast in the Park Mary Ann Reserve Australia Day, Thursday 26th Breakfast: 7:00am - 9:00am Cost: Children $3, Adults $5 Australia Day Celebrations 9:15am P.S. Marion Australia Day Weekend Cruises Thurs 26th, Sat 28th & Sun 29th.

Contact: Visitor Info. Centre Phone: 8569 1303 Younghusband Trash & Treasure Younghusband Hall Sunday 29th, 8am onwards Sites Available Contact: Doreen 0419 255 777

Mannum Leisure Centre Opening Hours Mornings Mon to Fri: 8:00 am - 12 noon Sat: 9:00 am - 11:00 am Afternoons Reopeningat3:00pm,closingatthe end of the sporting program or activity.

Squash courts, gym, and cardio room available at all opening times.

Stadium, Clubroom and Meeting room are available for hire.

Further information: 8569 0185 Pam Cutjar, Centre Manager

Activities: Basketball, netball carpet bowls, card games, gym, tai chi, squash, tennis, soccer, roller disco, Mannum Movers exercise for the 50+ and Zumba.

Mon: 5pm to 6pm Drama Class 6pm to 9pm Mixed Netball 6:30pm Zumba Tues: 5:45pm Aerobic & Fitness Instructor Wed: 6pm to 7pm Mixed Soccer Thur: 9:30am Mannum Movers 5:45pm Aerobics 6pm to 7pm Mixed Vollyball Fri: 6pm to 8pm Roller Disco or Family Fun Night in alternate weeks

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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