Mannum mag 2015 issue 099

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March 2015

Mannum, South Australia 5238

Issue Number 99

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Mannum Show

92nd Annual Show, Saturday 7th March his year’s show is shaping up to be the biggest yet. Each year we try to bring something different for everybody to enjoy.

This year our headline act is Isaac Lomman, an Australian renown comedy hypnotist – his motto is “See the show or be the show”. Other entertainment includes Malachi Frost circus performer. He provides a twist to your usual circus acts and is a definite must see.

On the main stage we have Sounds Groovy Open Mic show starting from 10:00am. Fancy yourself as a singer?… then come belt out a tune for us!

For the little ones we have Praire Farm Petting Parties coming and also “Plai” Space where they can learn to juggle and do other circus tricks. Heaps of sideshows coming with carnival games, bungee trampolines, water walkers, inflatable play word, Crocodile Super Slide, Super Hero Ride and merry go round.

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This year we have a showbag stand!

The Pretoria Hotel Showperson and Grandperson Quest can be entered on the day at the Secretary’s Office before 11:00am with judging commencing at 11:30am on the Sheep Shearing Stage.

Other events of interest include the Carp throwing competition, ute muster, Australian Championship Sheaf Tossing Championships and Sheep Shearing Competition.

This year we are also sourcing new and exciting stalls for you to browse amongst. So make sure you come along for a great family day out.

“We might not be the biggest show but we are the best little country show”.

All enquires to Sharon Stewart, Secretary, 0417 354 732.

Become A Singer Songwriter f you have always wanted to be a country music star, here is the opportunity you have been waiting for!

Swan Reach Country Music Festival organisers in conjunction with Country Arts SA and the Mid Murray Council are conducting a song recording workshop on the first day of the annual festival.

Renowned education and music facilitator Chris Teusner from the Emu Tree will be conducting the one day workshop on Friday 27th March from 10:00am to 7:00pm. Chris has been involved in promoting creativity, self-expression and confidence through music for the past 20 years, both nationally and internationally.

The workshop is a specially designed program to produce a live acoustic compilation CD of 6 local songwriters aged between 14 and 24, for the 2015 Swan Reach Country Music Festival.

Participants will have the opportunity to appear on the festival stage that evening to perform their song.

Artists will be required to present a pre written piece of work based on the theme The Region and the Community, which will be workshopped and then recorded.

For further information contact Tess Minett, Arts and Cultural Development Officer, Mid Murray Council, 49 Adelaide Road, Mannum SA 5238. Ph: 8569 0100, Mob: 0427 768 487 Email: tminett@mid-murray.sa.gov.au Applications are now open through the Mid Murray Council.

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Location: Swan Reach Town Hall, Friday 27th March, 10am to 7pm Cost: $20 per applicant How do I apply?

Submit an expression of interest and include with your application a demo CD, an mp3 file on a USB stick or a website/YouTube link of the song to be recorded.

Address for CD and USB applications: Drop off or post to Mid Murray Council Attention: Tess Minett 49 Adelaide Road Mannum SA 5238 Key dates: Applications close Thursday 12th March 2015 at 5pm. No late submissions will be accepted.

Submissions will be assessed by a panel including Workshop facilitator, Chris Teusner (artistic merit), Council Arts Officer (identifying issues) and a Music Festival Organising Member.

Successful applicants will be notified by Tuesday 16th March.

Workshop & Recording sessions: Friday 27th March, 10am - 6pm.

Showcase performance : Friday 27th March

Murraylands Fire Danger Season: Restrictions apply from 15th November 2014 until 15th April 2015. Information Hotline: 1300 362 361

Ageing in the Murraylands Calendars & Dates Church Services

12 Classifieds 32 Food is Life is Food 3 Mid Murray Council

31 Mid Murray Support Services 29 Out of this World 27 Musical Miscellany 16 Pause A While 30 On My Bookshelf 13

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Off-leash Dog Area I would like to thank Cr Steve Wilkinson for including a mention in his article (Mannum Mag, Feb 2015) that Council is considering the revocation of the off-leash dog area at Gass Reserve, and I would also like to thank him for his support to maintain it as an off-leash area (this was also reported on in the Mannum Mag Council Update).

As a responsible dog owner who lives in close proximity to Gass Reserve, I am NOT in favour of revoking the off-leash area at Gass Reserve. We walk our dog twice a day along the riverfront, along with many other local dog owners, and it is such a joy to be able to give them the freedom to have a really good run, and a swim in the river.

Most dog owners tend to use the reserve early in the mornings and in the evenings, but if there are other families enjoying the reserve, I will always put our dog on her leash, as she has a tendency to be overly friendly!

One of the suggestions is that this revocation is being considered because the area is a Bird Reserve, but the risk from feral cats is far more of an issue than our local canine pets, who are well fed, and do not show any interest in attacking the many birds that we see along the river.

We are bird lovers, and it is not our dog who kills the wildlife we have on our own property, but local and feral cats. I have seen no evidence of birds being killed at Gass Reserve, and there are plenty of birds who make this their haven, in spite of the fact that dogs have been allowed the freedom to enjoy this reserve for at least as long as I have lived in Mannum (7 years).

I would also suggest Councils’ argument that Gass Reserve is not appropriately fenced is a rather shallow argument: if this is a genuine concern, then should Council also not consider suggesting

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that families with small children do not use this area, unless they too are kept on a leash, for their safety?

It is up to us, as dog owners, to keep our animals under control, both on and off their leash, and to clean up after them, which the majority of us do. I acknowledge and thank the Council for having the doggie bags available at all times for us to use if we forget our own bags, so there is no excuse for not picking up after our pets. By doing this, it helps ensure that this wonderful reserve is a safe and pleasant area for all to use.

I have discussed this issue with several of the dog owners that frequent Gass Reserve, and we are all really concerned that as far as we are aware, there has been NO consultation with residents about Council’s consideration to remove this privilege. Surely it would be simple enough, as ours dogs are required to be registered and therefore Council has all our details, to send out a survey to dog owners, to ask us what we think?

If a survey is not an option, I would request that our elected members in the Shearer Ward at least give some consideration to my request NOT to approve this change, and to approach other dog owners and residents in their neighbourhood for their opinion.

I understand that Council has recently installed an off-leash dog area at the Mannum Oval, but this is a very small area, and no benefit at all to those dog owners that like to have a walk themselves – this area is far too small to have any exercise benefits for us humans! And for those that live at the bottom end of Mannum it would mean a car trip, to an area with no attractive views, and no water for the dogs to swim in.

I sincerely hope that common sense prevails, and Council makes no change to our right to

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walk our dogs off their leash on Gass Reserve.

Karyn Baker

I am writing about the fun many dog owners and lovers have at the public lawned area by the river just past the Mannum Caravan Park.

The dogs can have a fast run and then a paddle or a swim.

The owners and others get a good laugh just watching it all.

Some people and dogs have a social time as well as exercise.

Let’s hope the suggestion by some that it should not be an off-leash ark, is not taken up.

I realise it is important for dogs to be controlled and that owners need to be aware of other park users and not allow their dogs to be a nuisance.

Some people come at a time when no one else or dogs are there to just enjoy the space by the river with their own dog, so hope that the opportunity for that too, is not spoilt.

Ros Udy

An Evening Ambulance Call One evening a few days ago I had a call, asking for help, from a Mid Murray Support Services client that I have been volunteer assisting with transport for several years. She has had several spells in hospital due to her gradually declining health.

She had reached the point where she was no longer able to walk and an attempt by three of us to get her mobile, with her walker, resulted in her sitting on the floor, unable to get up. Unable to lift her, we called the St John's Ambulance service for help and within a short space of time it arrived, crewed by three wonderful women.

I cannot speak too highly of the thoroughly professional way they assessed the patient, taking every care to "leave no stone unturned". As the patient was quite weighty they called the CFS for assistance and because the local men were away attending to a fire, two local

women attended and between them all soon lifted the patient aboard the ambulance ready for further care at a hospital some 30 km away.

These people showed what a fantastic, thorough, professional and personally caring job they do. In many cases volunteers, they are commended for the service they provide. We certainly do live in a country where caring for our fellow citizens is a priority not often found in many parts of the world.

Geoff Hennig

Car Park Care The residents of Mannum are very fortunate in having the choice of two supermarkets now, both of which offer a variety of products and friendly and helpful staff members.

However, the car park at IGA can be a dangerous place to be.

Yesterday, we had a close call when an arrogant driver decided to be impatient and drove across the parking spaces on our right, across in front of us and into a parking spot on our left outside the chemist.

Please drivers, use the car park as it was designed to be used. The lanes are for entering and leaving the car park. The parking spaces are for parking your car in – not for using as a short – cut or a racing track. If drivers don’t start using their commonsense there will, one day, be a serious accident.

As a suggestion, maybe authorities could install kerbs along the middle section of car parks to prevent drivers constantly taking short – cuts across the car park.

Please, think about other drivers, not just yourself. The world will be a much safer place.

Georgia Hanks

Cat Killer Karma Maybe the cat killer believes in Buddhism and re-incarnation.

Is he going to come back as a cat? That will be Karma indeed.

Care for all life.

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Letters to the Editor Donny Schultz On the weekend of the 14th and 15th of February, we witnessed why being a part of a Country Community is a privilege and a pleasure.

Because of the tragic accident that left one of our young local men, Donny Schultz, with shocking spinal injuries his mates and his Footy club rallied around to help. Through the tremendous leadership of Dave Schellen the Mannum Football club hosted a 9-a-side Football Carnival.

Not only was this a task on its own, mother nature threw two 40C plus days at them just to make it more difficult. Whilst watching my son play in the carnival my wife and I witnessed a great sense of mateship and dedication. Even though the heat was oppressive, players, volunteers, officials and a large crowd of spectators made the event a great success and I applaud each and every one of them.

As the Father of two sons, it made me appreciate the fragile world in which we live. I wish Donny all the best for the future and I know he will show the same tenacity in recovery as he did on the football field. Cheers.

Mannum Town Hall?

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Praise the Poets

Mannum has no town hall!

Amazing, as Swan Reach, Cambrai and Sedan, just to name a few very small villages, all have a town halls; but Mannum? So where to hold a function with style and class, a play, a concert, an opera, etc., – on the grass by the river? There really seems to be nothing suitable, like a town hall; no beautiful space.

An example is the Murray Bridge town hall, so frequently used. I personally love the clock that works and chimes. This hall is buzzing with activity.

But Mannum did have a town hall, so I am told – the Institute. When I came to live in the district that Institute was three rooms that housed an amazing collection of collectables, a treasure trove for buyers. Since they closed down the Institute has been slowly needing more and more work and love, a big task should it ever be reopened, now falling into disrepair with only memories to remain. And what a memory of history it has, this now shell of neglect. How sad for this river town to have no town hall.

I am compelled to refute some of the facts outlined by the Mid Murray Council CEO in the last magazine (February 2015).

I own 1 of the 6 houses adjoining the land formally known as the Old Primary School. After talking to 4 of the landowners NO ONE was approached either in writing or verbally by anyone from the Council or the Government with a proposal or a offer for the purchase of the land. I tried to find out who was selling it as I was interested in the oval section directly behind my place. I approached Council and rang the Education Dept they didn’t know if it was sold or who bought it or who was selling it. It took me two weeks to find out. I approached the Mayor who told me Bagshaws have bought it for purposes unknown.

I read, about last September in the Standard, that adjoining landholders had been approached.

That was when I started to make enquiries to no avail. I don’t know where the CEO got his information from because it is completely false.

I hope and pray that it doesn’t get developed because they are in for a shock, as they look directly into my Kitchen etc, the sight will not be pretty. I will not be changing my lifestyle

I love poetry; I have a very large collection of poets’ work. Australia has a proud history of great poets. I don’t think I am a great poet, but I am a published poet and have had the privilege of reading my work at an Adelaide Festival of Arts, and many other venues. I encourage people to write poetry and to read poetry aloud.

How wonderful to read the poetry of a young poet, Isayah Kuhlmann.

Keep writing Isayah and may the Mag publish more of your work.

Catherine Johns

Councillor Peter Raison

Red Catherine

Community Spirit We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone after our house fire at Wongulla.

The CFS did a magnificent job saving our shed and outbuildings, and protecting our neighbours homes.

The kind generosity we received when our home was gone will never be forgotten.

We realised that things can be replaced, but friends and community are our true valuable possessions.

We will be proud to rebuild in such a great district.

Kendra and BJ

Bob Silcock

Mannum Travel Consultant

Mannum Mag Issue 100 he April issue of Mannum Mag will be number 100!

The first issue was published 10 years ago in March 2006.

We have outlasted the time span of Mannum Mercury and Farmers Journal, 1912–1917, The Mannum and District Recorder, 1955–1960 and The Murray Plains Recorder, 1961–1964. Of course, being monthly, we haven’t published anywhere near as many issues.

In our 10 years we have

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grown from 1500 copies of 16 pages to 2200 copies of 28 pages, with an occasional 32 page issue.

We have also expanded our publications to include a separate Mannum Mag Holiday Issue, the Mannum Trade and Community Services Directory, a Visitor Guide and a Mannum Town Street Map. Can we declare Mannum Community Magazine Incorporated to be a success?

Leanne from ACA Travel P/L Picklemee Grandma, Shop 9 Randell Street, Mannum (Next to Mannum Hotel)

Consulting Hours Wednesday and Thursday 10am - 4pm Other days and times call for an appointment Contact Details Leanne Kurz Mobile: 0422 442 662 Email: leannekurz1@gmail.com [Mannum Mag apologises for the email address misprint in the February issue.]

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Chairperson: Geoff Skein 8569 2385 Editor/Pub: Keith Baldwin 8569 7304 editor.mannummag@aussiebb.com.au Web Site:

Treasurer: Neville Bottroff Secretary: Carl Gross

8569 1370 8569 7392

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District Church Services for Mannum Congregations ANGLICAN 4 Adelaide Road. Ph: 0403 044 947 RIVER WORD CHRISTIAN CENTRE Greening Street. Ph: 0418 809 347 Enquiries: Rev. John Thompson (john.thompson@hotmail.com.au) Mannum, Sundays 10:00 am Mannum, Sundays 10:30 am SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST 17 King George St. Ph: 0433 734 037 BAPTIST William St. Enquiries: Rev. Colin Nieass 0432 141 637 Mannum, Saturdays 9:30 am, Sabbath School 11:00 am Mannum, Sundays 10:30 am UNITING Corner of Greening Street & Walker Avenue CATHOLIC Mau Street. Ph: 8531 1699 Enquiries: Rev. Darren Lovell 0466 411 784 st Mannum, Mass: 1 Sunday 9:30 am, all others 8:30 am or one of the Elders G Gobbett: 8569 1083 M Thomas: 8569 1005 G McInerney: 8569 2076 LUTHERAN 79 Cliff Street. Ph: 8569 2863 Mannum, 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays 11 am, 2nd & 4th Sundays 9 am Mannum, Sundays 9:00 am, Sunday School 9:45 am during school terms. Everyone welcome.

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arch already and Anzac Day is fast approaching. This year being the 100th Anniversary of Anzac we are planning a special event, and on having one of the biggest turnouts ever. Padre Colin Nieass will be officiating and we at the RSL are looking forward to it. We are aware of many who have never attended a Dawn Service, many think the occasion is just for old servicemen, it is not. It is for all citizens and we urge you to attend.

Some will say it’s too early to get up!!! Just think of the hours of picket and guard duty that the Anzacs had to go through for your freedom.

Make the effort, it will be worth it.

Also stay for the gunfire breakfast at

the clubrooms. The Lions will be serving Bacon and Egg Sandwiches for a nominal cost, and a splash of rum in your coffee is just the thing to warm you up on a cold April morning.

The Mannum Community College will be bringing a group of youngsters who will be singing some songs from the War Years. Come along and support them. As usual the Aroona Scouts will be standing a vigil throughout the evening of the 24th and morning of the 25th, and 622 Squadron of the Australian Air Force Cadets will also be present.

A visit to the Murray Bridge Sub branch was well attended and a good time was had by all.

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ustralia day is over once again and as usual the breakfast in the park was a great success. Pity about the early light rain but it fined up nicely and, although numbers were down from last year, we served over 400 breakfasts. Guest of honour was Mathew Cowdrey OAM, Champion Australian Para Olympian whomade a great speech. Matt is an inspiration to all and we thank him for attending. The Council and Lions awards were presented and congratulations go to all recipients.

This was followed by a naturalization ceremony and we welcomed our friendly pharmacist Mark as an “Aussie”.

Congratulations Mark.

Once again we had horrific bushfires just prior to Australia Day and as in the last two years we passed the buckets around to collect for the unfortunate victims. As usual, the citizens of Mannum were very generous and we collected $753.

Lions matched this and $1506 has been sent to the bushfire appeal.

Well done Mannum!

The shelter at the skate park has been erected and the stone wall backing will be done shortly.

We have had 2 wine tasting days lately and they have been very successful. Also, our regular happy hours are gaining momentum and crowds of 25 to 30 are common. All are welcome to join us and the beer is the cheapest in town.

It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of Colin Wakefield and our sympathies are with his family members. Colin was a life member of the RSL and had been an active member of the subbranch for many years.

Many calls are received by members when the flag at the monument is at half mast. An all weather board has been fitted to the hand rail and a Name will be added during periods of mourning.

The Flag Pole at the Monument has had a yard arm fitted so that the New Zealand and Australian National flags may be flown together on Anzac Day. Leon Warhurst is making good progress with the second half of the Memorial Wall and this will be a great improvement on the old one.

March Dates for the Diary 4th Happy Hour 1600 at RSL Club 11th Happy Hour 1600 at RSL Club 18th Happy Hour 1600 at RSL Club 18th Happy Hour 1600 at RSL Club 19th General Meeting 1100 25th Happy Hour 1600 at RSL Club 1st (April) Happy Hour 1600 The Badge The price of freedom is eternal vigilance

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On Saturday 28 February our garage sale will have been held.

More on this in the next issue.

Thanks to all those who have donated goods for sale.

Lions will again be catering at the Mannum Show on Saturday 7th March and at the Hot Rod Show on the 8th. On Saturday 14th March the Lions Youth Of The Year public speaking competition will be held in the Lutheran hall and is being hosted

by Mannum Lions.

Most people in our area are aware of what Lions have achieved and contributed to our town over many years. It is a fact that as we are all ageing, new faces are needed to keep up the valuable work that Lions do.

Anyone who is interested in joining Lions and contributing some of their time and effort to contribute something into their community would you please contact Lion Barry Mansell on 8569 1032 or Lion David Dowley on 8569 1035. It is not all work being a Lion. We enjoy a good social life and good fellowship with other Lions. Let’s hear from you.

Barry Mansell

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n Wednesday 25th February, the 7th AGM of the Mannum Community Magazine Inc. was held at Schache Hall in the Mannum showgrounds. The meeting received reports from the Chairperson and the Treasurer which showed that the MAG is in good condition.

The Chairman’s report noted that the MAG produces 5 different publications: the monthly MAG (2200 copies per month), the Visitor Guide (750 copies), the Holiday Issue (almost 3000 copies), the Trade And Services Directory (1600 copies), and Town Maps (2000 copies). During the year, a problem arose with the distribution of the MAG, which resulted in its being delivered to letter boxes 8 days after printing. To overcome this delay, the Executive Committee decided to forego the letterbox drop on a trial basis, and invite people to pick up copies from one of the 22 distribution points in the area. In addition, to ensure that information relating to a certain month appeared in that month, the Committee also brought forward by one week the closing date for material to be submitted. The Committee would like to hear readers’ responses to

these changes.

The Chairman thanked all those who supported the MAG in 2014, advertisers, local businesses, service clubs (for generous donations), and all the volunteers who proof read, printed, collated and distributed the MAG. He made special mention of Vivian Garner, who was a founding member of the MAG committee, but now plans to leave Mannum and live in Gawler. However, new faces are always welcome.

The Treasurer’s report showed that the MAG’s finances remain sound, which should enable the MAG to go from strength to strength in 2015.

Full copies of the reports are available on request.

A new Committee was elected, consisting of Geoff Skein (Chairman/Public Officer), Carl Gross (Secretary), Neville Bottroff (Treasurer), Keith Baldwin and Merrin Plumridge-Peate (Executive Members). One Executive Member position remains unfilled, and we invite anyone who may be interested in joining the Committee to speak with one of the current members. It is not an onerous job!

[Dr] Carl Gross, (Secretary)

Mannum Upstream and Cadell Ferries – Weight Restrictions to Apply

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he Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI) advises that from Monday, 16th February a laden or unladen 16 tonne weight restriction per vehicle will be imposed on the Cadell ferry and laden or unladen 10 tonne weight restriction per vehicle will be imposed on the Mannum (upstream) ferry.

This will enable the service life of the ferry at Mannum (Upstream) and Cadell to be extended.

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Advance warning signs will be placed in the area to advise drivers of heavy vehicles of the weight restriction.

Heavy vehicles above 16 tonne in weight that currently use the Cadell ferry will need to use an alternative route. Morgan and Waikerie ferriesare alternative crossing points that do not have any weight restrictions.

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use the downstream ferry at Mannum (no weight restrictions).

DPTI is constructing two new steel hulled ferries; the first of these ferries is scheduled to be ready for service by end 2015. This will replace one of the existing four timber hull ferries currently in use.

Andrew Excell Manager Traffic Operations, Government of SA, DPTI

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Bringing Sexy Back in 2015

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erhaps we might not go that far, but feeling good about yourself certainly adds something to your self confidence. This is the time of the year that we all head back to Weight Watchers after our Christmas, New Year and school holiday jaunts, and for some of us to start again. We shared our successes and cringed at this year’s accumulated weight-gain during the holidays. But that is why we keep coming back week after week and year after year, to ensure that we keep control and not find our weight spiralling to a dangerous high. We only share specific losses not gains.

Some of our members get upset when others make comments like, “Are you STILL going?” or “Is that weight-watcher food?” when we have a piece of pavlova at a dinner. It is all about control of what we eat, whether it be about points or calories. It doesn’t mean you can’t have anything as long as you balance the rest of the day’s intake. We were pleased to have two talks by Jane Adams, our Diabetic Educator at the Medical Centre, where she shared with us some vital information about food digestion by the body and reading the food packaging. She will

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come back again as we had so many questions. If we can do something to prevent the onset of Type 2 Diabetes, we must listen and learn.

On 17th February, Dr Vikki Mc Laughlin took time from her busy practice to speak to us about weight loss. We thank the Medical Centre for supporting their staff in giving their time to us as a community service. We spend many hours researching information but emphasise that in many things you must consult your doctor, as every person’s medical history is different.

We welcome all new members for the small cost of $5 joining fee and $1 a week. Go on! Make the move!

Come alone or bring a friend. They may only want to shed a couple of kilos. Personal support is probably more important than the larger group. You will find that with your families support there is no difference in providing meals. You will be able to provide them with their favourite foods with only small changes for yourself. You can ring Jane on 8569 1799 or Marion on 8569 8041 or just arrive, perhaps a little earlier so we have time to chat to you.

Marion Foster, Vice President

Dahl & Warhurst Funeral Directors

In early February a leaflet with the heading “Are You Ready To Jump?” was delivered around Mannum. Rev Colin Nieass fromMannumBaptist Church responds.

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he leaflet presents God as angry, viewing people primarily as lying thieves, blasphemers, adulterers and murderers at heart, and waiting to handout punishment.

That is not an accurate picture of God. Unfortunately, it was issued using the name “Baptist Church” by a church outside of Mannum which has no affiliation with Mannum Baptist or the SA Baptist movement.

At Mannum Baptist Church we celebrate a God who loves us beyond measure. The essence of God is that He loves us even when we don’t deserve it. All religions search for God, but in the Bible we find a God who loved us so much that He searches for us! The greatest evidence of this is His coming among us as one of us in the person of Jesus Christ.

Jesus is the perfect picture of what God is like - and his posture towards the world is very different from the attitude of that leaflet.

I’m not saying that we don’t have to worry about God’s judgement. If we ignore God, yes, there are consequences, just as there are consequences if a child ignores the guidance of their parents. But what draws us to God and makes us want to listen to him is that he first loved us. We have a God who loves us and wants us to come to Him not only to

gain the joy of his presence beyond this life but more immediately to find fulfilment and purpose here and now. If we respond to God’s love and offer of forgiveness in Christ, then we no longer need to be the least concerned about judgement.

This raises the question “Isn’t the book of Revelation all about judgement?” Not at all. The book of Revelation was actually written to comfort the church as it faced persecution and its focus is on Jesus Christ who loved us so much that He was willing to sacrifice His life to bridge the gap between us and God. It is unfortunate when people focus on the Book of Revelation out of the context of the other 65 books in the Bible. That doesn’t give a balanced view.

Learning more about God’s love is best done among others who have already e xpe r ie nc ed God’s life-transforming love. We invite anyone who wants to know more to join us at Mannum Baptist Church in William Street at 10:30am on Sundays, or attend any of the Christian Churches in Mannum, all of whom worship the one true God, who is love, and stands ready to embrace even the greatest sinner who returns to him.

Reverend Colin Nieass

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he Mannum Golf Club very much appreciates Mannum Waters being their major sponsor again in 2015.

Numerous combined efforts have seen both the Golf club and Mannum Waters benefiting from this arrangement. The last successful partnership saw Mannum Waters offering a chance to become members of the Mannum Golf Club to ten land and marina berth owners.

Mannum Waters are again assisting the Golf Club with an initiative with Drummond Golf.

Drummond Golf are offering the Mannum Golf Club a sponsorship arrangement that will assist financially with product purchases and also personal discounted memberships and purchases.

The Golf Club are looking for 20 members to join the Drummond Golf Club at a reduced lifetime membership fee of $20 (additional $19.95 being sponsored by Drummond Golf). The Mannum Golf Club will join the Drummond Golf Partners Offer with an offer of 2 green fees for the price of 1.

All new Drummond Golf Club members will go into the draw with 5 free tickets in the Golf Club’s upcoming raffle offering $500 worth of golfing equipment.

Contact the Mannum Golf Club for more details and a Drummond Golf Club membership application form before 31st March 2015.

Ph: 8569 2066, Fax: 8569 8067 Email: info@mannumgolfclub.com.au Post: PO Box 179, Mannum SA 5238 Douglas Street, Mannum SA 5238

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e are looking for at least 20 people to start up a Sing Australia Chapter in Mannum on a Wednesday evening, learning and performing popular standards and music for special events.

Standar d Sing Austr alia membership and participation costs will apply (Special Pensioner and partner rates).

Our first get together on Wednesday the 18th of March from

7pm to 9pm will be in the senior citizens room atthe Mannum Leisure Centre, led by the initiator of Sing Australia, Colin Slater.

We need to have 20 names and contact details by no later that 11th of March.

Please contact Tess Minett, Arts and Cultural Development Officer: Phone 8569 0100 or email tminett@mid-murray.sa.gov.au

Tess Minett

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Murray Bridge Matinee Series

f you haven’t been attending the Matinee Series presented by “Out of the Square” and The Rural City of Murray Bridge at the Murray Bridge Town Hall, you have been missing out on a wonderful morning of entertainment. Do come and join us for the next performance. Enjoy a complimentary morning tea from 10am before the performance. Concert tickets are $16.00 each.

“Linda, our Fathers and Me” Thursday 19th March 2015, at 11 am The incredibly talented Dolly Lee tells and sings the Linda Ronstadt Story. Linda was one of the most successful women in music in the 70s and 80s. With her drive to succeed, and her commitment to her extraordinary career, she introduced many hit songs to the world, like “Just one look”, “When will I be loved”, “Walk away Rene” and “You’re no good”. She also starred in the “Pirates of Penzance” Broadway revival and the movie.

Tickets are available in person at the Murray Bridge Visitor Information Centre, 3 South Terrace, Murray Bridge, between 10:00am and 4:00pm every day, or by phoning 8539 1142. The Town Hall Box Office is open one hour prior to each performance for the sale of any remaining tickets.

After you attend the performance in the Murray Bridge Town Hall, you are invited to visit the beautiful Murray Bridge Regional Gallery where Full Spectrum will be exhibited from 13th February until 23rd March.

Full Spectrum offers audiences a challenging and thoughtful view of photography today by presenting the image as both conceptual and cultural objects; deconstructed, layered, distilled, practiced and valued. The artworks presented serve as reflections of each photographer’s concerns, explorations and pursuits of technical craft. The artists have asked; what does the image mean? What is implied? Does the image remain inert within its frame and/or its file type? What form can the image take? What role does the viewer play in the photograph? Forming the core of the Photography Department at Adelaide College of the Arts, Ackland, Felber and Nolan believe that rigorous investigation of conceptual photography and continued practicing of technique are vital to the development of new work. Following the position that perception, intent and meaning are inherent in a contemporary photographic practice the artists would like to add the consideration of modes of viewing as important to the integrity of the image. Full Spectrum is part of the Country Arts SA Visual Arts Program.

The Murray Bridge Regional Gallery is open from 10am to 4pm Tuesday to Saturday and 11am to 4pm on Sundays, but closed on public holidays.

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Issue Number 99

Shearer Ward Update ince my last report I have inspected a few roads and visited ratepayers to check out complaints and requests received.

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• Tepko Road intersection of Mannum / Murray Bridge Road, poor quality unsealed surface, loose rubble at intersection.

• Gierke Road, Rockleigh, corrugations in road surface, need for different surface.

One ratepayer has complained to me about the decision of the Commonwealth and State Government to stop funding pensioner concessions, meaning pensioners will have to pay another $190 per year on their Council rates. This has been a regular item on Council agendas. Mid Murray Council in conjunction with the Local Government of SA has been trying hard to get the other levels of Government to reverse their decision, and reinstate the funding.

We have many volunteers who do work around the town that benefits our community. There is always a lot of maintenance work around town, and sometimes council staff don’t have the time to get it all done in a timely manner. It has been very windy for the last few months, and no sooner do they clean up some areas, and the wind creates another mess. The white corellas are constantly creating a mess on Mary Ann Reserve. I often notice Duncan walking around the reserve, and Randall Street, picking up pieces of rubbish. Wally cleaned up the caltrop on the footpaths on Cliff Street, because the Council staff did not find the time to do it.

Councillor Steve Wilkinson Thanks to these volunteers and many others that help make our community a better place. It would certainly help if, when walkers see any caltrop growing on the footpaths, they chop it off so it does not flower and go to seed. That way, there will be less around for us to walk the prickles into our properties.

Council is in budget mode. I have submitted my list of works for consideration in the 2015/16 budget, mainly based on the requests that I have received from the public.

I did attend one session of the Palmer Wind Farm meeting held at Palmer, where Council’s Lawyer explained the Planning Process and what opportunities were available to the public to make submissions for or against the application being approved. It was good to see the public attending and asking questions.

Thank you to those people who have contacted me about the Council’s plan to rescind the off-leash dog walking provisions on Gass Reserve. I always appreciate receiving comments so I know whether I am on the right track or not.

Work on replacing the Wharf at Mary Ann Reserve is expected to commence in March.

I have received a request for Council to instigate a tree planting programme around Mannum Streets. Trees do make streets look a lot better, but not everyone is in favour of trees; some cause problems with damage to footpaths, roads, falling limbs

etc. I have put this item on my budget request to the Council.

I have received a complaint about the Council charging fees for camping on Bolto and Haythorpe Reserve. Since the implementation of fees, there has been considerable improvement in the behaviour of those staying at the reserves, and numbers of campers at these reserves continue to be at very good levels. When the camping fees were introduced, the idea was that fees raised were to be used for upgrading facilities at these reserves.

Cr Kuhn and I will be doing a survey of businesses in Randall Street in March to ascertain their views on busking in the Main Street, ‘pop-up Caravan Café’ application, parking time limits and any other matter the traders may wish to discuss with us.

Items being considered by the Council can be found in Council agendas and minutes viewable at the Council office, or www.mid-murray.sa.gov.au

Anyone wishing to address a council meeting should write a letter to the Council stating the issue and their reasons. The Deputations Policy can be found on the Councils website. I can assist residents in drafting the request if required.

If you have any complaints or issues please let me know and I’ll endeavour to resolve them with the Council.

Councillor Steve Wilkinson

Phone: 0439 355 440 or email: crswilkinson@mid-murray.sa.gov.au

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Double Twilight Farmers Markets

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verhead at around 10 pm is Orion The Hunter.

Scorpius in Greek mythology was to have stung Orion to death which was why their placements in the sky are so far apart. One sets in the west as the other rises. Orion lingers as it sets in the south east and at around 5am Scorpius is high in the morning sky. Amongst so many of these brilliant constellations are star fields each somewhat over taken by the others grand view.

The French man Charles Messier in the middle of the 18th century was one of the first to look for comets and published his catalogue of nebulae and star clusters. A pair of binoculars and a steady support need only a clear dark sky to start the search. In amateur astronomy it is good to work out where objects are and then just keep filling in the unknown places over the entire sky. Of course the northern latitudes will not be visible unless we travel, but the start is a star atlas full of constellations.

As with earthly destinations, although the latitude and longitude of towns are not known, we can follow the connecting main arterial roads from a known location. This is like star hopping across the field of view in a pair of 7 by 50 binoculars. Start with the known, say Orion or Scorpion as your “road markers”, and the search will have begun across these complex areas of the sky.

In the present evening sky, trailing after Orion is Leo the lion. Corvus (the crow), which seems to point to the star Spica, is on the ecliptic and rising in the coming months. As many of the constellations come into view by crossing the eastern horizon, knowing the size of each field and its connecting stars leads you to the locality for your nights viewing.

Jupiter remains in Cancer for the month of March at magnitude -2.4, moving into Leo by mid-year. Saturn is in Scorpio at 0.4 magnitude and worth a look. Venus is on the border of Cetus and Pisces and very bright in western sky at -3.9.

On the 21st of March the Sun is rising and setting due east and west, respectively and at 55º elevation.

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aster will be hopping at the Mount Pleasant Farmers Market!

Mount Pleasant Farmers Market has the holiday sorted with the Easter Twilight Market scheduled for Thursday, April 2nd from 5pm–9pm.

“All the usual fun activities are planned,” says Market Manager Genevieve Hebart. “There will be a colouring competition and a healthy food trail for the kids, and of course the Easter Bunny will make an appearance.” With musical entertainment provided by the Chicago Showband and a delicious holiday menu from stallholders ‘Shed Too Full’ adding to the festive occasion.

“Before you get caught up in the rush of your own Easter celebrations, enjoy a relaxed dinner and paddock-to-plate shopping experience with us that evening,” she says.

Expect the regular stalls filled with fresh fruit and vegetables, meats, breads, grains, preserves and

condiments, desserts, and everything else you’ll need for your own home celebrations.

“Remember, there’s no Farmers Market on Easter Saturday,” says Marketing Manager Terese Reeves, “so this is your chance to stock up on supplies and have some holiday-themed family fun while doing it.”

Ample on-site parking is available, and parking donations on the night will be collected by Mount Pleasant CFS to benefit their community programs.

Special Anzac Eve Twilight Market on April 24th

For the first time, there is a special Twilight Market scheduled later in April. Due to the activities planned for the 100 year commemoration of Anzac Day, the Farmers Market will be held on Anzac Eve night, Friday 24th April 2015, from 4pm–8pm. All market stalls will operate as usual that evening.

For more information on the Farmers Market go to: www.mpfm.org.au

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Come along on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month 9:30 am or contact Ian 8569 1274 after 6pm.

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Pause A While with Mannum Interchurch Council so that our sins may be forgiven s we approach Easter this if we believe in him and his year, many of us are busily resurrection, and our own future making plans for the four-day resurrection to eternal joy?

Surely, at this Easter time, we break: organising a holiday trip, bringing responsibilities up to can spend a little time thanking date, a visit to family members, God the Father for his perfect a picnic, a day at the beach, plan for our lives, and the lives work that needs to be done of our loved ones, friends and around the house, etc. Amid all mankind.

That would be a small considering our own enjoyment and that of others, this may also sacrifice on our part, for what be a time when we could most certainly will be a perhaps “pause a while” to wonderful experience.

Please read John 3:16 from reflect on the reason we have the Bible: “For God so loved this wonderful time to celebrate the world that he gave his only life in all its aspects. son, so that whoever believes in How often do we deliberate him should not perish, but have on the unfailing love of a eternal life.” heavenly Father who would Frank Curtis send his son to suffer and die,

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CENTENARY DAWN SERVICE Saturday 25th April

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Service commences 5:45am Pastor Colin Nieass will officiate

Assemble from 5:30am Free transport departs 5:30am from RSL/Rowing Club Aroona Scouts will conduct an all night Vigil from 1800 on the 24th.

Members of 622 Squadron of the Australian Air Force Cadets will mount the Catafalque Party at the Monument at 0545.

A short march will follow the Service with Veterans, Scouts and Cadets participating.

Students from Mannum Community College will be singing.

All veterans, friends and the public are invited to attend the Anzac Day breakfast after the service at the RSL Club.

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm, Baptist Church, William Street 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Anglican Church, Adelaide Road

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Australia There lies a gantry full of galahs Oh to how they fly my son asks To how they love it in the waterhole to bask To a dry hot desert to a lush green paradise From sheep to cattle it’s our will to suffice To an old land that once to us was alien Has now become our home Australia Isayah Kuhlmann

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KIDS EAT FREE Tuesday Nights

FREE GREEN WASTE DISPOSAL DAY Due to the success of the recent Free Green Waste Disposal Day held in December, Council will be holding another Free Green Waste Disposal Day for residents/ratepayers in the Mid Murray Council area in March 2015.

$12.50 SCHNITZEL NIGHT Wednesday Nights 6 - 8pm

Proof of residency/ratepayer will be required at time of disposal. This proof of identification could be your driver’s licence, rate’s notice and/or rent agreement.

$15 STEAK NIGHT Thursday Nights 6 - 8pm

This disposal day is free at all Council Waste Transfer Stations and will further assist with fire prevention in the Mid Murray Council area during the 2014/2015 Fire Danger Season.

RAFFLES & MEAT DRAWS Every Friday night from 6pm Mega Draw last Friday of the month

When: Saturday 21 March 2015 and Sunday 22 March 2015 during normal operating times.

Transfer Station locations and operating times can be viewed on the Mid Murray Council website www.mid-murray.sa.gov.au

What will be accepted?

• Clean residential green waste, including:  grass clippings  prunings  leaves  small branches, up to 100mm in diameter

BINGO Every 2 Thursday 1pm 12th & 26th March nd

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Commercial loads or materials Waste or hard rubbish Soil Proclaimed weeds, these include:  rose  poplar  blackberry  gorse  olive  bridal creeper  kikuyu  couch  bamboo

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begin. The current completion date for the whole of Stage 4 is mid March.

Work on Stage 5 waterway has also resumed. This requires monitoring by the custodians of Aboriginal heritage. We expect the establishment of Stage 5 to make a

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Mannum History Group

he month of May is History Month in South Australia. During the four weeks, throughout the State there will be over 500 events provided by about 170 history groups and hundreds of volunteers. In addition there is an Open House program in which heritage buildings in the Adelaide city will be open to the public over one weekend.

History SA runs one of South Australia’s largest community events, About Time, South Australia’s History Festival. The festival promotes the State’s wonderful collections, places and stories through an amazing range of history related activities.

The Mannum History Group is planning one major event on Tuesday 19th May at the HUB Community Centre.

Gopher-a-Drive!

A railway historian will give a presentation about the history of the Monarto South – Sedan railway line.

This line opened in 1919 and closed in the mid 1960s. There will also be a display of other local history.

If you are interested, then come along; all are welcome.

The program book of all events in the State will be available at the beginning of April. This book will give you all of the information to enable you to make your plan to enjoy history. These programs can be obtained from the community library, the Museum information centre, Council, caravan park and members of the history group.

There will also be an About Time website providing details and photographs.

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Murray Transport Connections is hosting this Free information and education session, in partnership with the Independent Living Centre, SA Police, the RAA and local gopher retailers.

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Ageing in the Murraylands with Millie An open letter to the Mannum Lions Club

njoying the famous Lions Club breakfast under the trees beside the mighty Murray with fun table companions and honouring local achievers on Australia Day left me pondering (as I have many times) how volunteering in Mannum works.

Like many retirees, I have time, skills and willingness to contribute to our community.

But experience has taught me to be careful lest it becomes more of a burden than a cheerful contribution. At this stage of my life, I prefer to ‘fly with eagles’ when I have a choice about what activities to participate in and which to avoid.

So why don’t I put my hand up? Perhaps other older people have similar reservations to mine, and we need more information.

Since the call was given at the Australia Day event to join Lions, my ponderings have led me to ask the following questions this month of the Lions Club executive.

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a) b) c) d) e) f)

How much does membership cost?

How much does the uniform cost?

How often do you meet?

How long are the meetings?

How do you communicate with members?

Do you have a list that members can sign up for

particular activities? g) How do you resolve problems? For example, if I thought the public behaviour or performance of a member reflected badly on the Lions movement, what protocol would I follow? h) How many members do you have? i) How many are women? j) How many women are on your Executive?

As we see repeatedly in politics, the era of people joining up and then doing what they’re told to do is well and truly over.

People want to be treated with respect and have the chance to exercise initiative in volunteer activities, as well as in the workforce. How do the Lions score on that aspect? If community organisations need and want more volunteers, they need to publicise how they are organised and operate.

Will you kick us off for 2015, Mannum Lions?

What better avenue than your Mannum Mag? Millie

Sillie Millie says: A fire started on some grasslands near a farm. The county fire department was called to put out the fire.

The fire was more than the CFS could

handle. Someone suggested that a nearby volunteer bunch be called. Despite some doubt that the volunteer outfit would be of any assistance, the call was made.

The volunteers arrived in a dilapidated old fire truck. They rumbled straight towards the fire, drove right into the middle of the flames and stopped! The firemen jumped off the truck and frantically started spraying water in all directions. Soon they had snuffed out the centre of the fire, breaking the blaze into two easily-controlled parts.

Watching all this, the farmer was so impressed with the volunteer fire department’s work and was so grateful that his farm had been spared, that right there on the spot he presented the volunteers with a check for $1,000.

A local news reporter asked the volunteer fire captain what the department planned to do with the funds.

“That ought to be obvious,” he responded, wiping ashes off his coat. “The first thing we’re gonna do is get the brakes fixed on our fire truck!”

Mid Murray Bike Plan

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his year, the Mid Murray Council is investing in getting more people cycling throughout its district.

This comes following the Council’s recent success in winning a $20,000 grant from the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI) to support to development of a Strategic Bicycle Plan for the Mid Murray district. This funding will be matched by the Mid Murray Council. The $40,000 project will set about delivering a long-term plan of initiatives aimed at encouraging and enabling more people to use bicycles for transport and recreation.

Transport planning experts, GTA Consultants, have been brought in to develop this plan, and will begin community and key stakeholder consultation across the entire region in the coming weeks and months.

Mid Murray Council Infrastructure Director Greg Hill said he believed that the Mid Murray District already had a lot to offer for cyclists, but this plan would ensure that Council could deliver well-researched and timely programs which would enable all to take part in safer, greener and more active travel opportunities across the district.

“We understand that there are barriers around cycling in our region, and this plan will look to develop innovative and creative solutions for building safer and more welcoming on (and off) road cycling opportunities,” he said.

“We certainly know that there is great potential to increase tourism through creatingwalkable and cyclable communities, but we also want to focus on how we can deliver outcomes for local people and families wishing to ride their bikes more often for recreation, fitness, travel or fun.

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“In recent years, Council has invested heavily into youth cycling infrastructure – this includes projects such as the Mid Murray Sk8 Park, Blanchetown BMX track, Morgan BMX track, Truro BMX track, various bike and scooter racks, the proposed Mannum Bike Hire scheme and more – now we want to take this work a step further to ensure we can deliver projects across the whole district which enable more people to get back on their bikes.”

The project is currently in its early stages, and Council will be asking community for their input in the coming months. People should stay tuned to local media, community newsletters, and follow the Mid Murray Health Fitness and Youth Facebook page for more updates on how to get involved.

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On My Bookshelf Diary of A Young Man Adelaide 1891 – January 17th - January 23rd How does your ‘Sabbath’ compare with Daniel’s?

JANUARY 24TH SATURDAY 6.30. Sundries Office 9.15 to 12.0. Dined with Lou and family. Home 1.40. Alfred drove to “Brightlands”. I’m away with a party of 20 in dray, forming a so-called “surprise party” for our people in the hills. Spent a very enjoyable afternoon and evening. Weather splendid. Some of us were for a little while “Off the Track” amidst the hills. Splendid moonlight night. Reach home about 11.15. Among the party were the Barkers, Moodys, Misses Gilmore, Scoular, Ingham, Hussey and Miller, and Messrs McLean (Wm), Davis, Milne, Allen, Hillman and Hale. To bed, after a refreshing bath, supper, about 12 and slept well.

JANUARY 28TH WEDNESDAY 7am. Bath. Office as usual.

Paid A.M.P. interest on account

Estate. Busy till 5.30. Set tea.

Sundry work. To service at 8.0., followed by Church meeting at which some most unseemly things were said and the r esignations o f Messr s McLaren, Hussey and Moody of the Organ Committee were received. Called on Hendrys and Bennetts, both out. Home.

Hendry had called and left letter from Father Jorgenson (R.C.) explaining the law of the R.C. Church in regard to the “Sabbath”. Studied and wrote.

Bed 11.

JANUARY 29TH THURSDAY 7am. Sundries, bath. Busy.

Attended Gym class at 8pm and took cold bath at conclusion of exercises to prevent taking a fresh chill, having a rather bad cold already. Studied and wrote. Bed at 11.

JANUARY 31ST SATURDAY 7.0. No bath, rubbed with Eucalyptus oil. Office 9.30 till 1.30. Did not dine at Woodville, Tom and Lou and

family having gone to Brightlands. Fruit lunch in City (bananas, peaches, grapes, apples). Warm day. The Paymaster (Mr Bennett) intimated to me that there was a possibility of my standing a chance of getting a 300 pounds a year position, if certain events transpired. Busy till 5. Entering up January expenditure (S.A. Railways), Walked home, thence Hindmarsh on bike on business. Home 6.40, a rub down before tea. Only Mother and I at home. Piano. Finished writing paper on “Sabbath”, the main conclusions being that only works of necessity and of charity were allowable, that sports were forbidden, that God desires all men to keep the Sabbath holy and rewards them for it. Bed 11.30.

FEBRUARY 1ST SUNDAY 7.30. Attended horse, bath.

Prayers and breakfast at 9.0.

Cold improved. Piano. Service

11, Rev Rice. Sacrament following. Sterne to dinner, consisted of cold food only (quite sufficient for Sunday, especially in Summer time). To School via Mays and Hendrys.

Read my paper on “Sabbath” feeling easy notwithstanding my cold. Read for about 25 minutes, no time for much discussion. Walk with Hendry and Haggerty. Home via Bennetts, Fred Bennett keeping better. Tea. Service 6.30, Mother preferred to stay home.

Stayed to prayer meeting and brought home Mr and Mrs Hendry. Chat. Bible study. Bed about 10.30.

(Note from Jo Kader - I remember well being gently chided by my Grandma, over 70 years ago, for innocently suggesting a game of cards on the Sabbath. Singing hymns around the p iano was allowable.)

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Mannum Community College Splash Dash t was great to see so many parents supporting Splash Dash Friday 6th February. Well done to all the teams on a great effort and congratulations to Arnold for their win. The house captains and vice captains must also be congratulated on the excellent job they did of organising their teams. These young leaders were fabulous! Days such as Splash Day don’t just happen, they take lots of organising.

A BIG thank you must go to Mr Bryan Wilsdon for all his efforts in planning and organising the day. There were many other people (staff, students and families) who made this day a success by their contributions, from scoring, marshalling, setting up and packing away to delivering lunches.

New Reception Students A very warm welcome to our new reception students (in random order) - Stephanie Cook, Charlee Deer, Sienna Grieger, Ella Hancox, Sharnee Lovegrove, Isabelle Morland, Breeanna Prescott, Sienna Spence, Kianah Burns, Zoey Hutchens, Jay Scanlon, Lachlan Sonntag, Timothee Sykes, Amalia Treloar, Cameron Connor, Dallas Dabinett, Hamish Eichler, Joshua Grazul, Lachlan Johanson, Kayne Koch, Riley Kohler, Jett McInerney, Jai McIntyre, Dylan Muirehead, Luke Richards, Jordan Sinkinson, Marcus Spackman, Adam Strauss, Jalan Wilson.

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Uniting Care Pancake Day Joy Marks (CPCW) and some Mannum Community College students took part in using the school barbeques to cook pancakes for all students and teachers who wanted to purchase pancakes.

Yummy toppings included low joule jam and yoghurt. The school raised $280 to go towards Uniting Care to help fund many programs for people in need.

Playground Area We have been very lucky to have new toys such as sandpit equipment, trucks, cars and strollers with teddies/dolls for the students to use during lunch and recess. Students enjoy using these as it expands their social networks and builds their confidence.

A community family kindly donated the boat which was painted by the year 12 students for students in the Junior School to use for role play at recess and lunch times.

Do natio ns o f strollers (large or small), sandpit equipment, trucks and cars or PVC piping (you will be amazed at what the students will use!) would be greatly appreciated.

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Issue Number 99

Mindfulness, Movement and Meditation Classes At Mypolonga n opportunity to start the week with your body refreshed and your mind clear is offered on Monday mornings at Mypolonga. Frances Bartlett leads classes based on a form of Dru Yoga which she adapts to the needs of the group. With music playing in the background, her gentle voice leads participants through soft, flowing movements, directed breathing and visualisation. She encourages everyone to stay within their level of comfort and helps each person to adapt movements to their level of ability.

One participant commented, “I’m surprised at how much more flexible and strong I am than a year ago, despite the

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rheumatologist telling me not to worry about aches and pains and limited movements.” Another said, “The forms of yoga I have tried previously left me very sore and stiff. This class really helps relax the tensions in my body, and focus my mind.”

Frances is a qualified Dru Yoga instructor, a registered nurse, and a part-time minister at Murray Bridge Uniting Church. She can be contacted on 0407 678 311.

Everyone is welcome on Monday mornings at the Uniting Church, Green St, Mypolonga at 9:15 to 10:30 during the school term. A gold coin donation is appreciated.

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Mannum CFS uring February, Mannum CFS attended 6 incidents including a road crash, car fire, house fire, fire alarm, rubbish and a grass fire.

The highlight for this month was a demonstration of fire truck capabilities and plenty of practical hose handling on the football oval for the local Scout Group and two new CFS brigade members.

Thank you to Mannum Waters for donating the site proceeds from their last market day held in late January for our efforts during the Sampson Flat bushfires. Also thanks to Mannum Weight Watchers for their recent kind donation.

Please take care on our roads and observe fire restrictions during the fire ban season.

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Peter Wilkinson Captain, Mannum CFS

Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burned?

Proverbs 6.28, King James Bible

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Mannum Meals on Wheels

Musical Miscellany Swi-ing is the Thi-ing II

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uke Ellington was born Edward Kennedy Ellington in Washington DC on the 29th April 1899. His father worked as a butler and his mother was a lady hence the influence on his dress and demeanour. From early age he worked in the musical field although he did also work as a sign writer, often getting work for his band because he did the signage for events which hadn’t yet got that far in their planning.

His early band was called “The Washingtonians” which he took over from the leader Elmer Snowden. The nucleus of the legendary Ellington bands was already there. There was drummer Sonny Greer, trombonist Charlie Irvis, growl trumpeter Bubber Miley and Otto Hardwicke who played saxophone and bass. He at first wrote arrangements then began to write his own music. What distinguished the Duke’s music throughout his lifetime was that he wrote with particular players in mind. This gave his music style and colouring not found in other bands.

Examples of this are “Concerto for Cootie” which segued into “Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me” written for Cootie Williams; “Boy Meets Horn” written for Rex Stewart listed as co-composer; “Jack the Bear” written for bassist Jimmy Blanton.

In 1938 Billy Strayhorn joined the band as composer and secondpianist.

Strayhorn gave the Duke the piece which became the band’s theme song, “Take the A Train”. It was written around the instruction the Duke gave Billy when he came to New York to join the band.

By the 1950s big bands were finding it tough to find work. Many of the most famous bands had disbanded. Bands such as Count Basie, Benny Goodman and Woody Herman had ceased to play. It was Duke’s composing of tunes such as “Sophisticated Lady”, “Mood Indigo”, and others which earned

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sufficient money in royalties to allow the Duke to carry on. However even he was struggling by the mid-fifties appearing as a support act for an ice skaters show called the Aquacade.

And so on Saturday night, July 7th 1956 his fortunes took an upward swing which continued for the rest of his life. Newport had been operating for two years when the Ellington band appeared. It was arranged by George Wein. Newport was the summer retreat for wealthy Americans. It was the site for Americas Cup challenges. On the classic “Jazz on a Summer’s Afternoon” a glimpse can be seen of Americas Cup contestants. The Duke had writtenaspecial composition for the occasion. Nothing happened until late in the second set when everyone was ready to go home, Duke called for a 1937 piece, Diminuendo and Crescendo in Blue, a two part composition. In the bridge between the two parts tenor-man Paul Gonsalves stepped up and began to play blues choruses.

After about six the crowd began to become enthused. Gonsalves played 27 choruses. Wein feared a riot because the crowd was so excited.

The Duke led another four numbers before the adrenalin of the crowd stopped pumping. In later years the Duke would say with some irony “I was born in 1956 at the Newport Festival.”

The Duke went on to further his legend. Some of his stalwarts such as Strayhorn and Johnny Hodges died over the years. Some left then returned. He continued to write music. In his twilight years the compositions were longer and some had religious themes, including a series of “Sacred Concerts”. He died aged 75 in 1974.

Often the Duke would describe others’ music as “Beyond Category”; surely this described the man and his music.

Peter Weir

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annum Meals on Wheels held its 40th Birthday Celebrations at the Mannum Community Club on Wednesday night, February 25th.

Chairperson Trevor Frahn welcomed all volunteers and guests from the Mid Murray Council: Mayor Dave Burgess and wife Lyn, Russell Peak and wife Merrin, and Kelly Kuhn. Peter Neil, representative from the Meals on Wheels Executive, Adelaide was also present. Forty-eight volunteers and guests celebrated the occasion.

Murray Schache gave a brief talk on how Meals on Wheels began in Mannum. In the early 70s Murray was elected chairman of the hospital board. The kitchen at that time was not big enough to handle hospital meals plus Meals on Wheels.

Negotiations with the State government to get finance to build a new kitchen for the hospital took some two years to obtain the Money.

The kitchen was finally completed December 1974. Then Murray’s dedication to getting Meals on Wheels going, rallied the churches and other groups in Mannum to get volunteers to deliver meals. Mannum Meals on Wheels officially started February 1975. Well done Murray.

Dave Burgess gave a short address

thanking all the volunteers for the excellent work that we do in the community. He then gave a donation cheque to the Mannum Meals on Wheels chairperson Trevor Frahn, who expressed our appreciation and thanks.

Service awards were then presented.

1 Year: Jacinta Brooks, Jenni Cox, Trevor Cox, Lynne Loechel, Julie McDonald, Denis Peacock, Genowefar Semmler, Deirdre Wellman, Guy Wellman, Judith Wiseman.

5 Years: Kym Gertig, Margaret Muir.

10 Years: Trevor Frahn, Pam Frahn.

15 Years: Elly Donders, Beverly Gaskell, Des Gaskell.

30 Years: June Hunter.

Finally, the greatest award of the night went to Murray and Raelene Schache for 40 years of service.

Congratulations again Murray.

Many thanks also to all volunteers for your dedication in delivering the weekly meals. Thanks also go to the many volunteers that delivered meals years ago, but can no longer do the task.

The evening closed with Murray and Raelene blowing out the candle and cutting the cake. We then sang happy 40th birthday to ourselves for doing this wonderful task.

Trevor Frahn

Peter Neal Manager Adelaide Meals on Wheels Headquarters, Trevor Frahn current President Mannum Meals on Wheels branch and Dave Burgess Mayor of Mid Murray Council present Raelene and Murray Schache an award for 40 years of service to Mannum Meals on Wheels

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Issue Number 99

Murraylands Gem and Mineral Club

Mental Musings

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ocial contact and relationships have been proven to affect physical and mental health and mortality risk. Let’s muse about how we can encourage ourselves and others to view personal happiness as linked to the wider community.

Commitment is an old-fashioned, outdated idea according to some!

Let us muse on the benefits of more folk committing to volunteering and lifelong learning, as some do. We as a community would be more connected which in turn builds resilience and the health benefits would extend beyond the individual, into families and the community.

Taking time to notice the physical things that happen around us is good for our mental health.

Notice and muse on the change of the season, each time! Savouring our meals without rushing is difficult for some, but also beneficial, as is being active in a particular group or an individual activity.

Let’s encourage each other in these simple yet powerful things for the sake of community health as well as our own. The sharing of time and resources often brings satisfaction not only to the one on the receiving end, but also to the one sharing.

Let’s direct our musing in a meaningful way as who knows what will result. We may be surprised at the forthcoming ideas.

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he Murraylands Gem and Mineral Club is a local community based organisationbased in Palmer SA at Collier Park. The Club formed 20 years ago, initially as the Murray Bridge Gem Club then later changed its name to reflect the wide membership area. It has members from the immediate rural area and also from as far afield as the Adelaide suburbs and Coober Pedy.

And, is open to all members of the public.

The club is involved in the promotion of gem,mineral and fossil collecting in a safe and sustainable manner. It actively promotes learning through lectures, gem cutting and faceting workshops, and field trips. This includes actively engaging with the youth of the Mid Murray area by providing a safe environment for those wishing to learn about gems and minerals. The youth component of the Murraylands Gem and Mineral Club is experiencing a growth in numbers; in part due to the lack of similar youth facilities in the area.

The annual ‘Rockarama’ Crystal and Craft Fair and the South Australian Metal Detecting Championships are together one of the major events held in Palmer. It is held over the first weekend in May and attracts participants from all mainland States and Tasmania.

Monster Markets and Carp Catching Contest Mannum Waters Marina Easter Saturday 4th April, 10am

Rockarama Crystal and Craft Fair SA Metal Detecting Championship Fri 1st, Sat 2nd & Sun 3rd May 2015

The ‘Rockarama’ is in its 17th year.

It is an event where gem and mineral collectors from across Australiameet and camp at the oval at Collier Park, Palmer for a weekend of buying, selling, and swapping; including gems, minerals, fossils, rocks, locally produced craft, local produce and plants. Information sessions and evening entertainment are also provided. The event is open to the public and there is no admission charge for day visitors.

The township of Palmer benefits as local community groups such as the Country Fire Service, the Collier Park Hall Committee, the Palmer Cricket Club, the Palmer School and Kindergarten, The Mid-Murray Machinery Preservation Society and local Scouts all assist over the weekend by providing displays, meals, hot food, drinks, and selling fundraising raffle tickets. The Palmer CFS use the weekend as its main fundraiser for the year.

The Principal, Teachers and Students of the Palmer Primary School visited the ‘Rockarama’ last year and received an informative session on rocks and minerals from our members before exploring the trading area to acquire some very affordable keepsakes.

The Mid-Murray Machinery Preservation Society also put on an inte r ac t i v e

display and uses the weekend to raise their profile.

The Mid-Murray Council provides generous assistance with provision of garbage bins and garbage collection.

The Murraylands Gem and Mineral Club use this weekend not only to create an interest in gem and mineral collecting, and the cutting and polishing of gems, but also to promote the club and local district.

It is also the club’s main fundraising event for the year.

The club also facilitates The South Australian Metal Detecting Championship which attract metal detecting enthusiasts from across the nation to what is one of the largest metal detecting competitions held in Australia. Industry support is received from major detector and coil manufacturers who provide valuable prizes, information and sales booths. The Metal Detecting Championships receive national and global publicity through various magazines, online forums and internet sites. The number of detecting enthusiasts is growing yearly to a record level of 200 entrants who use their skills to locate objects that have been salted over the year in a nearby farmer’s paddock.

Prizes and spectators help boost enthusiasm for the event.

For details on the Murraylands Gem and Mineral Club or the Rockarama contact the Secretary, Leonie Hughes on 8278 2112 or via Email: info@murraylandsgms.org.au

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here are prizes for the largest and smallest carp caught for both adults and children. BYO rods, bait, chair and sunscreen. Judging and prizes awarded at 2pm.

At the market there will be loads of stalls including clothing, arts-ncrafts,hot food, entertainment, fresh local produce, jewellery, Mannum CFS and lots more.

Contact: Jeanne Mobile: 0434 085 506

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Rock crusher on display, Mid-Murray Engine Preservation Society

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King of The Land

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h, the memories! Murray Bridge Tourist Association arranged and ran a Pioneers’ Ball in the Town Hall back in the early 1970s. At the time, Jacqui and I owned Tom and Tinker, two ageing heavy horses. We also had a small jinker with lamp-light on its side. Tinker carried us across the town bridge that He leans on the farm-gate his chin on the rail, there’s a far-away look in his eyes and the breath of his morning condenses in cloud as he shivers and wistfully sighs.

Down the lane to his memory he’s watching for life and for hours he’ll patiently stand, while he dreams of a past before horses of steel in a time he was king of the land.

evening to attend the Ball. We left her overnight at the sale yards with some fodder. Next morning, I collected her and returned home; a journey of several kilometres back to Riverglades.

They were magic days!

King Clydesdale There’s a petulant bird cock-a-hoop on his rump in a gyrating wag to the west, with a smouldering stare under pencil-white brows, making takeaway trips to his nest.

Down the lane to his memory he watches for life while he chatters away on his stand and he dreams of a time before horses of steel, when his friend was a king of the land.

Now the swingles are rusty, the leathers are cracked and his collars are broken and worn: the mouldboard’s forgotten, the chaffcutter’s sold and his master sleeps in after dawn.

He is waiting in silence as seasons roll by from the vigil he keeps by the gate, while he listens for someone to whistle him home and he wonders how long he must wait.

Now he leans on the farm-gate his chin on the rail, there’s a far-away look in his eyes and the breath of his morning condenses in cloud till he shivers and wistfully sighs.

Down the lane to his memory he’s watching for life and for hours he’ll patiently stand, while he dreams of a past before horses of steel when he ruled as a king of the land.

He remembers the barn with its mangers of chaff, lit by kerosene lamps in the gloom and a clatter of cans when the water was fetched and a ritual brush from the groom.

Those long days of toil as the seasons marked time till the horses were bedded on dark, when a hooting of owls in his valley of farms had an answer in echoing bark.

Max Merckenschlager

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he first meeting for 2015 was held on 2nd February in the Mannum Rowing Club. Fifty four members plus two visitors attended.

After a short meeting, new member Mr Warren Starick gave a short profile of his life. A cold serve for lunch at minimal cost was enjoyed by all. A very pleasant day of socialising to start the Probus year.

The 2nd March meeting will be the AGM. Nominations for committee positions of the Club are already in hand, so it will be a matter of ratifying the positions. Mrs. Barbara Allanson will

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be the new president for 2015/16. Names and positions will be published in Mannum Mag. Mrs. Clare Laishley from Breast Cancer, will be the guest speaker at the April meeting.

The May meeting will be a bus trip to Port Adelaide for a luncheon cruise on the Port River Dolphin Cruise.

The programme for this year June: Mr. Russel Peate, CEO Mid Murray Council.

July: Mr Ross Curtis, Royal Flying Doctor Service.

August: Mr Glen Cooper, CEO Aminya.

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September: Bus trip to Gawler Cinema or Chateau Baros s a (undecided at this time).

October: Leanne Taylor, SA Police.

November: RAA (to be confirmed).

December: Annual Christmas lunch

If anyone wishes to attend any of the meetings, you are most welcome. Our meetings are held on the first Monday of the month in the Mannum Community Club at 10am.

Geoff Gobbett, Secretary

Issue Number 99

Cambrai Agricultural Museum he main building of the Museum complex was built in 1911 as the Evangelical Lutheran Church of St John.

In 1967 the two Lutheran Churches in Australia, the Evangelical and the United Evangelical, amalgamated so the congregation of St Johns joined that of the Church of Hope, built in a another part of Cambrai retaining the name of St Johns.

A public meeting was called on the 5th January 1971 to consider forming a Museum. The first premises purchased was the Mickan Blacksmith Shop but later in February the Lutheran Church Council and the newly formed Museum Committee met and it was agreed to purchase the vacant church building for $400.

Since then a succession of dedicated volunteers, anxious to retain and record the history of the district, have contributed to the extensions, maintenance and general care of the property. In the early days funds were raised by bottle and paper drives, the removal of septic tank waste, and cropping on a share farming basis as well as the usual raffles and bingo ticket sales.

As in all other country communities the number of volunteers is getting smaller and their ages are getting greater, so the task of improving and maintaining the area is getting far more difficult. The present committee has been working overtime on erecting new sheds (all materials kindly donated) to house the machinery which had

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been out in the weather. The local Mid-Murray council have been very generous, even to recently moving the prison cell from-the old Sedan Police Station to it’s present site in the Museum grounds. The cell joins a pug and pine cottage, dismantled from a farm in the foothills and rebuilt in 1972. This was managed when funds were available from the Government under the Rural Employment Development Scheme (R.E.D.S.) formed for drought relief.

Another building of great interest is the Stump Shed built entirely from now hard to get mallee stumps. This shed had suffered from white ant attack, but with great effort and extensive hours of work, present committee member Ivan Bormann was successful in re-building the structure, with help from Ralph Clark.

We must all agree that all museums are very similar, but each one has it’s collection of local archival material kindly donated over the years which makes it unique.

Cambrai has a collection of archival books dating from the 1890s, mainly compiled from photos and newspaper cuttings over the years by former resident Mary Graetz, and continued by Marj Nuske who has been a stalwart committee member since late 1950s.

These scrap books, along with minute books from the school councils, the school Inspector reports, lists of dog registrations,

letters of complaints to the local council and report of various local activities, etcetera, make very interesting and informative reading. Many a visitor has been delighted to find photos and printed matter about their forebears which they have been able to copy.

Funds are always difficult to raise. This year the committee are organising a Monster Shed Sale in one of the newly erected machinery sheds before it is filled with agricultural machinery of great age and interest. This will be held on Saturday 28th March and it is hoped it will be well supported. Already an assortment of interesting items have been collected.

The main building will not be open on the 28th March, but is open the first Sunday of the month (except January) from 11am to 3pm.

Appointments may be made to open at other times convenient for tourist buses or family occasions.

In 2001 a book Rhine Villa – Cambrai and Beyond was compiled by Heather Schirmer, a former long serving committee member. She dedicated her book to the ‘Pioneers who settled this land and all who continue to make this a better community in which to live’. This book is available for purchase at the Museum or from the Council Office, or Cambrai General Store for $25.

Rosemary Laucke

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My Pet Topic Responsible Dog Ownership – Part 1 o be a responsible owner you should firstly consider if you and your lifestyle is one that supports having a dog (let’s face it not many people change their lifestyle to suit the specific needs of the breed of dog they choose). If you have the time to put into training, exercising and care of a dog and have the finances to provide proper nutrition and health care for the dog then you need to consider what type of dog to get. Do your research on the temperaments and character of the breed you want to get and if it is a cross breed then you need to consider the traits of all breeds that are in the dog.

Once you have decided what breed traits will suit your lifestyle consider the inherent health problems of that breed (or breeds in the case of a cross bred). There is only one breed that I know of (which means there could be others) that does not have any health issues associated with that breed, the Basenji. So the next step is to choose where you get your dog. You are now, hopefully, armed with the information of breed traits and health issues and can start contacting breeders in the search to find you new family member. Make sure the parents of the pup are firm in temperament (from your research you should know how the dogs should react but bare in mind there can also

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be bad manners from lack of training/socialisation) and that the breeder has had the parents tested for the breed health issues and are clear themselves of those issues. This does not mean the pup will never develop these issues, depending on what they are, but if the breeding stock is clear to begin with then the chances of the pup not having the problem is higher than if the pup came from affected breeding stock.

You now have your new family member it is now up to you to do the right thing by your pup/dog.

Dogs are great time keepers and people that do not have their dog restrained saying their dog never leaves home are only kidding themselves. The dog may be there when you leave for work and home when you get home but what has the dog been up to during the day? Like I said, they are great time keepers and will ensure they are home by the time you normally turn up. In that time that you think your dog was home and it was not it could have chased livestock and caused damage or killed them. Before you think it, YES, a little dog can kill an animal much greater that its size by either running it into a fence, ditch, to exhaustion, etc. I have seen legs snapped on horses without them being chased, a star picket

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through the chest of an animal and a snapped neck where an animal has hit a fence whilst being harassed. What a dog may actually drag down and maul will be dependent on the dogs size, grip power and victims size and general health. It is also fact that little dogs will bite more readily and often than bigger dogs; they just do not inflict as much damage due to size. It is not only the damage your dog may do to others but what may happen to your dog. It could pick up poison, be run over, stolen and any number of things. Across Australia there are a number of thefts of dogs that are in secure yards, so if your dog is at large it is more likely to come across dangerous or deadly circumstances.

It is also against the law for your dog to be at large and you can be fined by the council. No your dog does not need to be caught by a Council Dog Control Officer it only needs to have someone send the council a photo or video of your dog misbehaving for you to receive a fine. With today’s technology it is much easier for conclusive evidence of your dog being out or doing the wrong thing being given to the authorities.

Jane Humphrey Mannum Pet & Rural Opposite the ANZ teller machine

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Issue Number 99

Bible Discussion

Swan Reach Country Music Festival

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he 2015 Swan Reach Country Music Festival lineup will delight country music lovers and campers. Multiple award winners will take to the stage including Deidre Reid, Tracey Rains and the Claypans Band, Nathaniel O’Brien and the Borderers will be back with their Celtic high step action packed performance on the Saturday night.

New to the festival will be Dolly Lee performing her ‘Linda Ronstadt’ show along with Heartland, Me and My Mates and the winners of last year’s talent contest.

“We are proud to also include a performance by local band ‘The Badlands’ and the winners of our Talent Quest last year on the main stage”, said John George, Chairman of the Swan Reach Progress Association.

“The 2015 line up is certainly not to be missed and with some new faces and the Borderers back by popular demand and let’s not forget that famous Pork Roast dinner on the Saturday night,

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there is certainly something for everyone.”

Food stalls, bar facilities, static displays, PS Marion cruises, a whip cracking demonstration and the return of the Poet’s Breakfast are just some of the highlights of the three day festival.

A Country Music lunch cruise will be offered this year on board the PS Marion on Friday 27th. The cruise will include live country music entertainment and a sumptuous buffet lunch while cruising down to the magnificent Big Bend cliffs near Nildottie.

“The Poet’s Breakfast was new in 2014 and some of the yarns were hilarious with some good old fashioned favourites thrown in from festival goers”, said Mayor Dave Burgess, Mid Murray Council.

“The Swan Reach Progress Association has put together an excellent three day country music programme with the right country music mix.”

The Swan Reach Country Music Festival is presented by the Swan

Reach Progress Association.

Proceeds go to the township of Swan Reach.

Swan Reach Country Music Festival Swan Reach Oval 27th to 29th March 2015 Friday: 5:00 pm to 10 pm Saturday: 7:30 am to midnight Sunday: 7:30 am to 2:00 pm Entry Cost* Adults: Friday and Sunday $10 Saturday $30 All weekend tickets $45 Youth (14 -18 yrs): Friday $5, Saturday $15 Sunday Free Children under 14 free, with parent or guardian *Plus booking fee and credit card charges

Camping: $15.00 per site per night PS Marion: Country Music Lunch Cruise Friday 27th March, $59.00 One Hour Cruises, Saturday 28th March, Adult $15.00, Child $7.50 Information and Bookings: Contact Jackie on 0427 662 037 or email srcmf@bigpond.com www.swanreachcountry.com.au www.facebook.com/swanreachcountry

ou wouldn’t believe that a Bible discussion could be so much fun! It certainly is every second week at the Baptist Church house on William Street, just around from the monument corner.

Come along and join us at 10am on the alternate Wednesdays to the sewing, craft, computing and the afternoon group.

We go in various directions and often amaze ourselves. (“How did we get here?”)

Our theme is usually taken from Pastor Collin’s message on a Sunday; but as he gives one most weeks and we only have our discussion fortnightly, it’s quite open. He even gives opportunity after his Sunday message for us to make comments or ask questions about what he has just read and said.

Come along and join us on alternate Wednesdays at 10am or any Sunday at 10:30. There is always a hot kettle, makings and biscuits on hand (sometimes even cake and fruit).

For any more details contact Pastor Colin Ph: 0432 141 637, email: colin@mannumbaptist.org.au or Lisa Ph: 0428 126 626, email: lisa@mannumbaptist.org.au.

Or just come along in March: Wednesdays 4th and 18th for the Bible Discussion and 11th and 25th for sewing, craft and computers.

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How Does Your Pumpkin Grow? he race is on for the heaviest pumpkin at the Murray River Giant Pumpkin Competition on Easter Saturday at Cadell.

Growers are fertilizing, pampering and singing to their giant would-be to ensure they are in the running for the grand prize of a trip to the United States proudly donated by MGA Insurance Brokers.

Dale Oliver, the inaugural Murray River Pumpkin Competition winner has just been awarded the National and Australasian Record (Aus and NZ) of 743kg at the Summerland Pumpkin Competition in NSW. “Although Dale will not again enter his giant record winner at the Murray River Giant Pumpkin Competition, it would be great if it was brought down to have on display,” said Chairman of the Cadell Community and Tourist Association, Danny McGurgen.

“I don’t think our growing conditions will let us reach the world record of 1054.01 kg but you never know.”

Paul George, Managing Director, MGA Insurance Brokers says, “We have been supporting the Murray River Giant Pumpkin Competition for 5 years now and

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Dale Oliver with his record pumpkin

we are amazed each year as to the entries.

“With the introduction of other giant vegetables such as the gourds and the tomatoes, it gives the opportunity for many people to have a go at growing the big vegetables.”

Dave Burgess, Mayor of the Mid Murray Council has attended most of the Murray River Giant Pumpkin Competitions and has

probably received the best growing tips from all previous winners.

He said, “Yes I have been given many growing secrets and I can safely say they all have different techniques.”

“The community of Cadell should be very proud as it has a nationally acclaimed event and is becoming more popular every year as the destination to go to on Easter Saturday.”

For further information on the Cadell Harvest Festival and the Murray River Giant Pumpkin Competition contact Kevin Myers on 0428 518 944, www.cadell.org.au or find those giant pumpkins on facebook!

The 2015 Cadell Harvest Festival/Murray River Giant Pumpkin Competition is an event for the whole family with good old fashioned fun!

Cadell Harvest Festival Easter Saturday, 4th April 2015 2pm to 7pm, Cadell Oval Adult entry $3.00 Children Under 16 Free Attractions: Market Stalls, Bar Facilities, Giant Pumpkins and Vegetables, Live Entertainment, Wine Tasting, Giant Easter Egg Hunt for the Children, Carp Tossing, Cockroach Racing and More.

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Stall Holders from 7:00am Vendor sites Free All Stall Holders Welcome BBQ Breakfast through till Lunch Soft Drinks, Tea and Coffee, Raffle

Enquiries: Val Towill 8532 5716 or 0408 020 997 David Brinkley 8570 4334 or 0427 400 788 Donations for White Elephant Stall appreciated

Egg and Bacon Breakfast Sausage Sizzle Lunch Licensed Bar Sellers: $10 stall Sellers from 7:00am Contact Sue: 8570 4303 to book a site Tables available

MANNUM DOMICILIARY CARE Home and Community Care (HACC) Services Are you elderly or a carer and needing some help in the home?  cleaning (including vacuuming, washing floors, cleaning bathrooms, toilets and various other tasks)  Personal care  Respite  Equipment  Podiatry Fees apply for the above services

Volunteering at Aminya Would you like to make a meaningful contribution to your community?

Can you spare a few hours occasionally or regularly Roles a volunteer could assist include:    

For more information about any of these services Please phone Coralie on 8569 0240 Monday to Friday Between 8:30am to 4:30pm Or Pick up a handbook which outlines the fees and services available from the Hospital, Medical Centre or Dom Care Office Page 22

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Musically minded people for fortnightly/monthly singalongs Activities and games Reading (Newspapers, mail, stories) Shopping, cooking, walks and other activities.

All volunteers require a National Police Check which is free of charge for volunteers.

To find out more please phone 8569 1749 and speak with Ruth or Wendy.

Aminya is a community based, non-profit, incorporated Association providing quality residential aged care services to the people in Mannum and surrounding areas.

Issue Number 99

A Visit to the Doctors t was time to visit the doctor for the annual flu jab. With the appointment duly made I arrived in good time. After having satisfied all the identification matters, the receptionist gaily informed me that the doctor was running late. Well, that was a revelation! When isn’t the doctor running late? Just a question; have you ever seen a clock in a doctors’ waiting room? Well I settled down for the usual hour or so of inactivity. Fortunately there were no screaming children to add torture to boredom.

The radio blared and the announcers, who must have come from another planet, gabbled in a foreign language and played something they called music. I listlessly thumbed through the stack of magazines which were surprisingly up to date. They featured the usual batch of wannabes going through unimaginable marital perturbations with remarriages: his, hers, theirs and ours.

I did find a Readers’ Digest and was amused by the various humorous stories.

However that eventually was finished.

The waiting room was filling fast. In one corner a woman wrapped in multitudinous scarfs and jackets, continued to cough, sharing her infection with the rest of us. I

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didn’t like the look of the bloke sitting opposite. He looked as though he had been in a fight. His eyes were blackened, bottom lip split and stitched and obviously his nose was broken. His left ankle was encased in a moonboot. I heard him tell the young man sitting next to him that he had fallen out of a tree while chain sawing. A likely story.

The young man was clearly nervous for he kept plucking at his collar, picking up a magazine then putting it down, hopping up and walking around the small space of the room, then sitting down again. I found out he was waiting for his wife who was expecting their first child. His wife, when she appeared was a big strapping woman, obviously not worried by events. She took hubby in hand and blithely sailed out the door with a wide smile to the receptionist.

Eventually the reception room cleared and I was alone. Must be my turn soon, I thought, Bored, I began to read all the posters on the wall. The first one to attract attention was about STD. I stood up and moved closer. I knew about telephones so I was interested to read a poster about Subscriber Trunk Dialling. I hate abbreviations. It seemed STD to doctors was something

quite different.

I stood there reading the other notices.

Did I have a cough? I suppose I did. Well it seemed I might have some indescribable disease. I passed onto a poster on diabetes.

Well yes, I certainly thought I had some of those symptoms. And incontinence. And sleep apnoea.

Finally the receptionist said, “The doctor will see you now, Mr McManus.”

I took a number of the posters down carrying them with me to the surgery.

The doctor beamed brightly.

“How are you, Mac?” he asked.

I sank broken, defeated, into the chair beside his desk.

“I think I’ve got these,” I said. I handed the doc the various posters I had taken from the waiting room walls.

The doc finally reassured me that I was fit and well. He also agreed that he would not leave me so long in the reception area, saying I had a vivid imagination that ran riot when left idle. Other magazines of general interest might help, he said. He gave me my shot and I said I would see him again next year.

The Diarist

“I hate to have to tell you this,” said the doctor in a sad compassionate voice, “but, unfortunately, you have been diagnosed with a highly contagious disease. We will have to quarantine you and you’ll only be fed cheese and bologna.”

“That’s terrible!” Said the distraught young man. “I don’t know if I could handle quarantine … and the cheese and bologna diet? I’ve never heard of such a diet before!”

“It’s not exactly a diet,” responded the doctor, “it’s just the only food that will fit under the door!”

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Mannum Golf Club Date: 31/01/2015 Competition: Stroke Monthly Medal Sponsor: Mannum Hotel D Jericho 67 K Dohnt 69 M Underwood 69 W Banks 71 D Wilson 71 B Fisher 72 L Hancock 72 N Dalton 73 Nearest To Pin 4 & 13 Keith Dohnt 6 & 15 Hillary Miller Longest Putt Mick Morrissey Date: 07/02/2015 Competition: Stableford Sponsor: Males Transport K Dohnt 41 P Joyner 40 M Underwood 40 N Dalton 40 M Morrisey 39 J Packer 38 W Banks 37 D Jericho 37 T Miller 37 H Miller 36 Nearest To Pin 4 & 13 William Banks 6 & 15 Bob Hendrie

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Longest Putt Denis Jericho Peter Joyner Date: 10/02/2015 Competition: Stableford B Fisher 38 J Applebee T Miller 37 D Wilson S Thompson 35 K Dohnt Nearest To Pin 4 & 13 Jeff Applebee 6 & 15 Bill Fisher Longest Putt Trevor Miller Date: 14/02/2015 Competition: Stableford Sponsor: League Engineering L Hancock 43 N Dalton W Banks 39 D Wilson B Fisher 39 M Morrissy M Underwood 38 T Miller Nearest To Pin 4 & 13 Trevor Miller Longest Putt A Grade: T Johnson,

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B Grade: W Banks Date: 17/02/2015 Competition: Stableford T Miller 43 K Dohnt B Silcock 40 R Webb R Burt 37 D Jericho K Bretag 35 B Fisher 35 Nearest To Pin 4 & 13 Denis Jericho 6 & 15 P Neild Longest Putt Trevor Johnson Date: 21/02/2015 Sponsor: Mypolonga Traders Competition: Par B Fisher 6up M Morrissey J Packer 4up T Miller R Burt 3up M Underwood H Miller 2up S Thompson Nearest To Pin 4 & 13 William Banks 6 & 15 Jason Packer Longest Putt

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Issue Number 99

Some Mid Murray Council Projects Closed Circuit TV System

annum Neighbourhood Watch approached Council in November 2013 regarding consideration of the installation of a Closed Circuit TV Security System for Randell Street in order to deal with crime prevention, vandalism and graffiti. The Mid Murray Council have since then held two meetings with a Working Party consisting of representatives of the Mannum Progress Association, Neighbourhood Watch, Main Street Businesses, Community Organisations, SAPOL and Council. The Working Party requested that Council’s IT Manager investigate CCTV Systems and make recommendations to them.

On 8th September 2014, Council approved the following:

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1 Accept the quotation from MIMP Connecting Solutions and Access Datacom for the purchase and installation of a four camera system (based on the Avigilon Cameras) recognising that Council will purchase a server/nvr for the system at a cost of $41899.

2 Recognise the contribution from businesses and community organisations in Mannum of approximately $5,000 towards the purchase of the Closed Circuit Television System and contribution be sought from the Mannum Caravan Park Committee.

Council recognises that some businesses already have CCTV

cameras installed and have taken that into account as part of the system being installed.

The CCTV project has been implemented in conjunction with Mannum Neighbourhood Watch and SAPOL to deal with vandalism and graffiti and to assist in crime prevention.

Mannum TV Reception

Prior to 2012, Mid Murray Council operated and maintained an analogue TV repeater near Baker Hut Road, Cowirra. During August 2012, information sessions regarding an upgrade to Digital Only service were run in Mannum by the Federal Government Digital Ready Taskforce for the information of all residents. The Cowirra TV repeater was upgraded to Digital Only service on 18th September 2012

by TX Australia on behalf of the TV broadcasters. At this time TX Australia assumed the responsibility for the operation and maintenance of this facility.

If you have no reception, you should first check the SA Power Networks website for current power outages in the Cowirra region which will affect the repeater site. Although you may have power in Mannum, it may be off in Cowirra.

Check for outages at: https://outage.apps.sapowernetworks. com.au/OutageReport/OutageSearch?

After checking for power outages, if you have poor reception or no reception, it is

Mannum Day Centre

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

Please ring on 8569 0219 for more information.

WEEKLY Monday

9:30am

Knitting Group. Bring your craft along and join in!

Tea/coffee provided. For $7, stay for a cooked lunch.

Tuesday 10am-2:30pm Social Day. Bingo in morning and games in afternoon.

Cost $7 for the day which includes cooked lunch.

Thurs/Friday * 10:00am Scrabble Day. (*Alternating Thursday/Friday. Dates change so please ring to confirm times.) Come and enjoy a relaxed game of Scrabble. Cost $2 for the morning or $7 with a cooked lunch MONTHLY 2nd Monday 1:30pm Mannum Red Cross 2nd & 4th Wed 11am-2pm Men’s Group. Socialising and companionship. $7 for centre based activities including a cooked lunch.

Outings are held on a regular basis. Costs may vary on these days.

1st and 3rd Wednesday Card Afternoon. Bring your cards and participate in a 1:30-3pm friendly relaxed game of 500, Canasta, Bridge, Whist (the choice is yours!). Cost $2 (includes afternoon tea.)

4th Wed 6:30-9:30pm Men’s Discussion Group.  Mike McDowell 8569 2818.

suggested that you contact the following TV Stations.

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Channel 7 08 8342 7777 Channel 9 08 8267 0111 Channel 10 08 8225 1010 ABC 13 99 94 SBS 1800 500 727 Repair of Mannum Wharf

The Council has been aware of the need of the repair of the Mannum Wharf for many months. Council made an application and received $70,000 in funding from the State Premiers Stimulus Fund, which will be matched by Council. The maximum amount under this fund that could be applied for was $100,000 and other projects in the Mid Murray Council area are being progressed as well.

Following the calling of tenders of the repair of the Mannum Wharf, Dynamic Dredging Pty Ltd has been appointed to undertake the repair works. At this stage, repair works are scheduled to commence 23rd March 2015 and are estimated to be completed

by June 2015. Council has liaised with the paddle steamer companies that use the Mannum Wharf to ensure their operations are not inconvenienced.

Council has also applied for funding to fully repair and extend the Mannum Wharf under the Federal Government’s National Stronger Regions Fund. Council is awaiting the outcome of the

application was lodged in November 2014.

Waste Transfer Stations Green Waste Disposal

The Council has agreed for further Free Green Waste Disposal Days at all Transfer Stations, including the Mannum Waste Transfer Station. Green Waste can be deposited at the Waste Transfer Stations during the hours of operations on the nominated days for such Green Waste. The next scheduled Green Waste Disposal days are 21st and 22nd March 2015.

Footpath Program 2015-2020

Consideration is being given to a possible Footpath Construction Program for Mannum for the next five years.

A copy of the proposed Footpath Program is available at the Mannum Council Office or on the Council’s website www.mid-murray.sa.gov.au

Council is conscious of the need to provide footpaths in our towns throughout the Mid Murray Council area, including Mannum. We wish to meet the needs of our residents and your input into this program would be appreciated.

Comments on the possible Footpath Construction Program can be sent to Council at PO Box 28, Mannum SA 5238 or via email to: postbox@mid-murray.sa.gov.au.

Russell Peate, CEO Mid Murray Council

Mannum Hospital Programs  8569 0200 Audio Clinic: for appointments  1800 057 220.

Child & Youth Health Services:  1300 733 606 for appointment.

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) / Women’s Health Clinic For more information or transport to attend the Day Centre activities, please * Doctor’s referral required contact Louise Haby, Mannum Day Centre Coordinator (8569 0219) Issue Number 99 Mannum Mag Page 25

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ith one in five Australians somehow affected by a mental health condition, our community is certainly not immune to this issue.

The Mannum District Hospital and the Mannum Medical Centre are often the initial ports of call for members of our community who may be experiencing difficulties with their mental health and who may need medical intervention.

To ensure we can provide appropriate care for our residents, we work together to provide a range of ongoing mental health services.

I’d like to inform the community that we now have an experienced social worker available to support clients at the medical centre and inpatients of ourhospital with complex social and mentalhealth needs. This service will complement the regular consulting of the two experienced psychologists at Mannum Medical Centre who provide counselling services on a regular basis.

In addition to locally based services, The Mannum DistrictHospitalis supported by mental health clinicians from the Murray Bridge Community Mental Health Services who provide inreach to inpatients as required. There are times when a resident may be experiencing a severe mental health episode and will need hospital support.

A typical mental health admission in our hospital may include a person with severe depression, suicidal thoughts, schizophrenia or other issues thatwarrantsupport from specialised mental health clinicians. A registered nurse will make an initial assessment and contact the GP if appropriate. Staff can also access the 24-hour Rural and Remote Mental Health hotline service, which provides additional support to

country-based nurses and GPs. Interventions will vary, from admission to the hospital with some ongoing support, referral to other specialised services or transfers to other facilities that specialise in mental health issues.

The hospital and the Mannum Medical Centre also utilise a state-of-the art teleconferencing unit to organise urgent and non-urgent consultation with a psychiatrist based at Glenside in Adelaide.

Another exciting development in regional mental health services is the opening of the Integrated Mental Health Inpatient Unit at the Riverland General Hospital in Berri. This six-bed unit is specifically designed to support country patients with high level mental health needs.

Staff from The Mannum District Hospital and local GPs can refer patients to the unit for specialised care and support if it is deemed appropriate for their needs, meaning local residents can continue to access care in a regional setting where they feel most comfortable.

We encourage you to make an appointment with your local GP or visit our Accident and Emergency department if you or someone you know is in distress.

Mental health advice and support can also be accessed via the Country Health SA telepsychiatry service, which is staffed 24 hours a day by experienced mental health clinicians and can be phoned on 131 465.

For more information on a variety of mental health services, please visit SA Health Link: http://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/ public+content/SA+Health+Internet/Health+services /Mental+health+services/

be undergoing accreditation assessments for our aged care and acute services in March and April 2015. Accreditation is an important assessment and evaluation process that hospitals and aged care facilities undertake every two years by independent assessors based on strict standards of care.

Aged care has 44 standards with related sub standards, while acute services have 15 overall standards. Each standard has set parameters and expectations that each hospital must maintain to provide appropriate and safe care. If a hospital does not meet a standard, then they are required to put systems in place to meet that standard.

Mannum Hospital’s accreditation performance is taken very seriously and we will provide more information about the different standards in the next edition of The Mannum Mag. On a closing note, the Mannum Health Advisory Council (HAC) and The Mid Murray Council have been working in the last year to advance plans to build a helipad behind the hospital.

This is an important development as it will ensure any critical patients can be more quickly transferred to metropolitan hospitals, with the support of hospital medical and nursing staff.

Plans are moving fast and during 2015, we will be able to provide the community with more details, including the opportunity to participate in fundraising for the new helipad.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us on 8569 0200.

Edmondo Palombo, Executive Officer/Director of Nursing

In other news, Mannum District Hospital will

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Issue Number 99

Food is Life is Food f you think that including plenty of vegetables in your diet is good for you, the good news is you are right! The variety of minerals, vitamins, antioxidants and, not forgetting the fibre that vegetables contain, protect us from many illnesses, chronic diseases and excessive weight gain.

You may have heard the phrase coined before ‘eat a rainbow’, keep this in mind because eating different var ieties a n d co lo ur ed vegetables protect the body in different ways; besides that, how inviting does a colourful plate of food look? Eat with your eyes first and get those green, orange and yellow vegetables on your plate!

To get your vegetable fix, choosing fresh, frozen, canned or dried vegetables is suitable, just be sure to check the ingredients list (especially for canned vegetables). Select those without added salt, syrup or sugar.

Spinach is my flavour of the month and this recipe is quick and easy, and is a great

I he Teen Challenge program at the Mannum Community Hub continues this term on Friday evenings for young people in Year 6 and over.

March dates are 6th and 20th from 5:30pm to 8:30pm.

Great food will be available to purchase from our ‘café’ plus games, music and more…

‘Heroes’ is the theme for activities and short talks. Please note: this is a Christian program.

Parents please come and register your child for the year on the first night they attend.

We would like to join with parents in supporting our precious young people, so we invite you to stay and either join in the fun or relax and chat with other parents.

Looking forward to a great year from the Teen Challenge Crew.

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Joy Marks

accompaniment to meat or fish, or even added to couscous or brown rice to be a meal in itself.

Spinach has some great nutritional qualities including, low in fat, low in sugar, very low in salt, good source of vitamins A and C, contains folate, iron and magnesium; packs a punch of goodness.

Spinach is relatively easy to grow yourself, with all year round varieties available. If buying, choose fresh, dark green baby leaves or bunches of mature leaves with no signs of blemish or wilting.

Spinach with Garlic and Feta ½ cup ¼ cup 1 tbsp 2 1 2 cups

feta cheese, cubed fresh mint, roughly chopped olive oil cloves garlic, crushed small red onion, finely sliced cooked spinach, roughly chopped 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp olive oil (additional) Salt and pepper to taste 1. Place mint and feta into a medium to large bowl.

2. Place olive oil and garlic in cold frypan and place over low heat.

3. Allow pan to come up to temperature and continue to cook

garlic for 2 minutes to soften – we don’t want the garlic to burn, just soften in texture and flavour.

4. Turn heat to medium and add red onion, cook 1 minute while stirring.

5. Add spinach and cook until just heated through.

6. Turn out spinach mixture into bowl, placing on top of mint and feta.

7. Drizzle with lemon juice; extra olive oil and season to taste (mind the salt!). Toss until combined well and serve hot or cold.

Switch Ups • Use mixture to make a wrap or rice paper roll, adding other fresh, raw and finely chopped or grated vegetables.

• Add diced roasted capsicum or other fresh herbs of choice e.g. coriander • Add to prepared couscous or brown rice.

• Use Silverbeet instead of spinach and/or sliced spring onions instead of red onion.

Cheers and happy healthy cooking. Angie Roesler, Murraylands Community Foodie Phone: 0414 892 525 Email: a.roesler@live.com.au Angie Roesler

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Mannum Mag Chairman’s Report These are extracts and precises from the report for 2014 by Geoff Skein, Chairman Mannum Community Magazine Inc., presented at the AGM. “This year for Mannum Mag first-served basis following the cost effectiveness of their service, “Mind you, there is always has been one of consolidation. notice being given in September picking up the twelve boxes of A3 paper need for new faces and new With a new machine, much and October editions of the from Adelaide and delivering it monthly. talents.

In addition to local distribution of cheaper paper and extremely normal (monthly) Mag. “Special thanks must go to Mannum Mag “bundles go to supportive advertisers, we have “The (Mannum Mag) Trade Swan Reach (25), Nildottie Peter Weir who organises proof moved into a very stable and Community Services (90), Bow Hill (60), Walker readers and to Carol Greening financial position. Part of this Directory continues to be Flat (60), Younghusband (30), OAM, for her untiring efforts must be credited to Neville produced ... Work is well under Murray Bridge Library (6) and with the collating, folding and Bottroff, our new treasurer, who way on the next updated Punthari (30).” distribution team. It is people has managed the finances with edition.” like these who make doing a job The executive committee have We also publish approximately 2000 discussed doing something special for great expertise and efficiency.” a pleasure.”

The report discusses the five publications we now produce.

“... it makes sense to have a (separate) ‘Visitor Guide’ available all year round ...

There are no paid advertisements in (the guide) just things to see and places to visit while in Mannum. “... the ‘Holiday Issue’ highlights events in Mannum, especially those planned for the Christmas — New Year period to cater for the large influx of visitors to Mannum. In this edition space is allowed for thir ty-two ( 3 2 ) $2 5 .0 0 advertisements and these advertising spots are made available on a first-in

copies of the town street map per year, available from the Information Centre.

Businesses can also collect small pads of the map from the Information Centre for their own distribution.

“Once again, we are extremely grateful for the Mannum Lions donation of $1000 and another of $200 from the Apex Club at Murray Bridge. Through this generosity we are able to continue the task of providing Town Maps, the Directory and Visitor Guides at no cost to recipients. ... The interest free loan from the Mid Murray Council for our latest printing machine was repaid in full, well ahead of time.”

The report expressed gratitude to Male’s Transport for their reliability and

issue 100, April 2015.

“The Mannum Mag exists through the generosity of the volunteers.

“From layout and publishing, through a team of proof readers to the printing team —and then to the collators and folders, usually at least a dozen, to ensure that what people want printed and what people want to read comes together magnificently each month. No amount of words in a report such as this will do credit to their efforts, but we do thank everyone sincerely for their part in the process.

“Your Mannum Mag relies on them!

Finally, the report expresses thanks to Executive Committee for keeping the wheels rolling: Keith Baldwin (editor/publisher), Neville Bottroff (Treasurer), Carl Gross (Secretary), Merrin Plumridge-Peate, and Vivian Garner.

“Vivian is a foundation member of the Mag and writer of some repute. Unfortunately, we farewell her tonight as a member of the committee as she intends to leave us and move to Gawler. For all you have done Vivian, please accept our heartfelt thanks for your involvement.”

The full report is available on request.

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Down to Earth The Community Garden At The Hub utumn is upon us and it’s time to plant our winter crops – broccoli, brussel sprouts, cauliflower, beans and beetroot, to name just a few.

I’m told it’s best to start them in seed beds and keep under cover, perhaps for 4 to 6 weeks, because although we have farewelled our official summer we know there could still be very hot weather to come. Top up mulch levels and dig in any green waste too, such as your spent tomato vines. Nothing is wasted in the garden.

New bulbs are readily available in the nurseries – pop them in the crisper in the fridge and wait for the heat to subside before arranging these beauties around your garden. Irises can be divided now and given a trim to promote new growth. ‘Dead head’ and fertilise your roses and rather than digging your hollyhocks out, they can be cut back and will usually re-shoot quite happily, as will the woody geraniums.

The magpies have approved the new bird bath in the little community garden at the Hub and can be seen drinking and singing to each other – happy to allow us all entry for a short while. There are chillies, capsicums, eggplants, tomatoes and herbs to share, so come and pick some and visit the garden – you are very welcome.

Apparently sweet peas are to be planted on St Patrick’s Day! Nobody could think of any other plant with a special day for planting – but perhaps look for the shamrocks then also – ‘to be sure’.

Oh, and here’s a hint if you’re using a hand held slasher – turn it off before you turn around in a flourishing garden. It’s too late for an apology to the plant as the top flops to the ground and it will not appease your partner gardener! True story.

Thought for the day: Enjoy the warm days because soon enough the coats and beanies come out!

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Deb, on behalf of Down to Earth

Mid Murray Support Services Mannum Community Hub

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id Murray Support Services (MMSS) is currently preparing for an Australian Aged Care Quality Review in March, we will be measured against specific standards and will be required to undergo this kind of review at least every three years. This review is to ensure our Service Recipients receive high quality services and standards.

Annette (Wink) Dempsey has been temporarily appointed as Acting Coordinator for MMSS and Annette has temporarily stepped down from her role as Vice Chairperson on the board. Once we engage a coordinator on a permanent basis Annette will resume her current position on the Board of Management.

Peter Kuhlmann is now Mid Murray Support Services representative for the Progress Association.

Hot Weather Reminder

With the hot weather we have been experiencing, this is a good time to remind everyone to stay cool and hydrated.

Visit or call your elderly friends, neighbours or relatives at least once a day. Check they have water in the fridge and encourage them to drink it.

Children also need to be reminded to drink water. Babies, children and animals should never be left alone in a car, even if the air-conditioner is on. Ensure animals have water and plenty of shade if they are outside.

We thank St Martin’s Lutheran Church, Mannum and Bow Hill Lutheran Church for their Foodbank donations. This kind of support from other community groups makes it so much easier for us to assist others in the community.

Telemarketing

Y o u c an stop annoy i n g telemarketing calls by registering on the Do Not Call Register. This can be done by phone on 1300 792 958 or on line at: https://www.donotcall.gov.au

Once your telephone and mobile numbers are registered, telemarketers and fax marketers must not contact you. Some groups including charities, research companies, political parties and educational institutions are exempt.

Hepatitis Outbreak

There is currently an outbreak of Issue Number 99

Hepatitis A in Australia associated with the consumption of frozen berries. As at 24th February 2015, none of the identified cases have been in an aged care setting. General information about the outbreak, the associated recall of berries, and more specific advice for consumers, patie nts, and he alth care practitioners, is available on the Australian GovernmentDepartment of Health website www.health.gov.au.

Transport Services

We are very busy with requests for transport. Anyone needing to make a booking for a city appointment, call us at least a week in advance.

We are always in need of drivers, if you are interested in volunteering for this role, please contact us on 8569 2129.

Scrooges Op Shop Scrooges Op Shop thanks everyone for their donations of clean bric-a-brac and furniture. The proceeds from these items go towards assisting members of the community.

If you have any goods or furniture in saleable condition that you would like to donate please phone the shop on 8569 1892, between 10am and 4pm Monday to Saturday. A pick-up of goods can be arranged if you are unable to deliver the goods during working hours.

We are attempting to put together a team to work the Adelaide Cup weekend. We will be OPEN on the weekend of the Hot Rod Show, Sunday 8th March from 10am to 4pm to support this community event.

Come in for a browse, bring family and friends, we would love to see you.

We have vacancies for volunteers to work 3 hours or more on Tuesdays and/or Fridays. Please drop in and let us know if you are able share some of your valuable time, we would be most grateful.

Mannum Community Hub The Hub is in full swing again with Yoga, Dance Classes, Art, Speed Painting, Weight Watchers, Garden Group, History Group and much more.

On Saturday 21st February we had first of the “Pieces of Mannum” workshops. There is some wonderful art taking shape. The next Story Pole Workshop, has been moved to

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the 14th March. If you are interested in taking part, contact the Hub for more information.

We look forward to these “Pieces of Mannum” artworks bringing more colour and life to the Hub Community Garden.

For those who enjoy growing their own fruit and vegetables, Grow n Share is on every fortnight, the next on Sunday 15th March, 9:00am to 12noon.

Even if you don’t have anything to share, please come along and join Lyn and Peter for a cuppa and morning tea. If there is anything on display that you would like to take home, all we ask is for a donation.

Once again, the food at Murrell’s Matinee Movie Lunch on 19th February was fabulous thankstoLyn and Peter. All those in attendance were surprised at the quality of the raffle prizes. Thanks to all those who donated the gifts. Our piano player, Lyn Gross, kept everyone entertained during the lunch. Thank you to those people who assisted with the preparation, set up and clean up, without your help we could not present this activity. Go to our Mannum Community Hub facebook page and view the photographs from the lunch.

The next movie on March 19th is “From the Terrace” starring Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward. If you are interested in joining us, telephone or call in at the hub and secure your spot. Places are limited.

From next month there will be a charge of $10. This includes a main meal, dessert, soft drinks, tea and coffee and the movie. This small increase will help to cover costs.

Once you have secured your booking, we would appreciate your payment being made at the Hub prior to the movie day.

Please “Like” the Mannum Community Hub Facebook page and encourage your friends and family to do so. All Hub activities and reminders will be shared on this page.

The MMSS Facebook page keeps the community informed about our organisation. Our web page www.mmss.com.au also has a calendar of events.

Bev Forgan

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Works, Services and Projects Update from Mid Murray Council rief notes on a selection of items discussed or determined at the Tuesday 10th February 2015 meeting.

• The matter of an information bay at Egerton Street, Blanchetown will be referred to the Blanchetown Community Services Committee for comment and further consideration by Council.

• Contaminated chipped bark and other contaminated organic material stockpiled at transfer stations will be provided to any member of the community at no charge while supplies last. This will be on the condition that it is recognised that the material contains contamination of weed seeds and possible other waste material. Chipped bark and other organic material produced by Council’s tree trimming gang or contractor will be available at no charge for community projects or environmental projects that will enhance the community, upon application to Council. Chipped bark and organic material provided by Council’s tree trimming gang or contractor will be available for residents at transfer stations for $5 per cubic metre when supplies are available.

• Council has decided not to provide a financial contribution for the upgrade of the road access for a proposed Off Road Motorcycle Park near Morgan.

• Council has agreed to relocate the 50 km/h speed zone on Purnong Road 400 metres north of its current location. This request will be sent to Department for Planning, Transport and Infrastructure for the speed zone to be gazetted.

• A total of 696 participants enjoyed the Summer Fun for Kids School Holiday Program.

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• In recognition of the contribution that the Mannum Golf Club and Swan Reach Golf Club make in maintaining and upgrading their facilities, Council has approved a $50,000 interest free loan over a 5 year period to the Mannum Golf Club to assist with the infrastructure initiatives and a $5,000 interest free loan to the Swan Reach Golf Club to assist with the purchase of solar power for the club house.

• A project planned for GPS Council vehicle tracking and better technology to ensure a more efficient mobile work force will be undertaken.

• The Council will assist the 2015 True Grit Event with up to $4,000 in-kind assistance for traffic management and the Loxton Waikerie Council will provide an in-kind contribution of up to $4,000 for waste management.

• A 10 year extension to the current licence for the site of the Mannum CFS Station has been approved.

• A letter will be sent to the Premier, State Treasurer and State Minister for Transport highlighting the importance of the ferry services throughout the Murray River to businesses, emergency services, community and tourism and the need for funding in the 2015/16 budget for three additional new ferries to replace the remaining timber hulled ferries (recognising the allocation in funding for two new ferries already provided with these ferries being constructed by Bowhill Engineering). A copy of the letter will be sent to the State Opposition Leader, State Shadow Treasurer, State Shadow Minister for Transport and State Members for Schubert, Chaffey, Stuart, Hammond and the Local

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Government Association.

• Council continues to lobby to stop the Pensioner Concessions being removed by the State and Federal Governments.

• Council noted that the Roadside Native Vegetation Management Plan has been endorsed by the Native Vegetation Council.

• A contribution of $11,500 (being 50% of the contribution) for the Tennis Lighting Upgrade undertaken by the Nildottie Tennis Club will be included in the 2015-16 Budget.

• Two representatives from the Nildottie Tennis Club, two representatives from the Nildottie Pr o g r e ss Asso cia t io n a n d Council representatives will meet to develop a draft Management/Development Plan for Greenways Park. Following agreement on the draft Management/Development Plan for Greenways Park from this meeting, a township meeting will be called to enable input regarding this plan and other community areas.

• Letters will be sent to Country Health SA, Riverland Community Health Service and State Member to obtain funding for at least a part time Community Nurse for Morgan and Cadell residents.

• Council will continue to lobby regarding the cost of electricity connection by SA Power Networks and the detrimental impact on major developments in Mid Murray Council area.

• Council has agreed to nominate the Mayor, Dave Burgess as President of the Local Government Association.

Russell Peate CEO, Mid Murray Council

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Matinee Series

‘LINDA, OUR FATHERS AND ME’ “at the Murray Bridge Town Hall” Thursday, 19th March at 11 am All Tickets $16.00 (Duration: 1 Hour) “Dolly Lee tells and sings the Linda Ronstadt story, who became one of the most popular artists of the 70s and 80s.

Linda’s drive to succeed, commitment to her extraordinary career and the many songs she introduced to the world, like ‘Just one look’, ‘When will I be loved’, ‘Walk away Renè’ and ‘You’re no good’, to starring in the Pirates of Penzance Broadway revival and movie, will amaze you.”

Linda Ronstadt the most successful women in Music in the 70s.  Please join us for a complimentary ‘cuppa’ after 10am 

***** Bookings ***** Murray Bridge Visitor Information Centre ~ 3 South Terrace, Murray Bridge ~ 10:00 am to 4:00 pm 7 days a week Phone: 08 8539 1142 ~ www.murraybridge.sa.gov.au “Any remaining tickets will be available at the Town Hall Box Office one hour prior to the show”.

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Bus: Mannum  Murray Bridge  Mt Barker  Adelaide and Return Monday to Friday except public holidays.

School holiday times (when different) are in brackets.

Mannum to Adelaide Adelaide to Mannum Mannum  Murray Bridge LinkSA Adelaide  Mt Barker Metro bus 842F 8:00am Leave Arnold Park, Mannum 1:50pm (4:03pm) Leave Harris Scarfe Murray Bridge  Mt Barker LinkSA Grenfell Street (Stop G2) 8:45am Leave Murray Bridge, South Mt Barker  Murray Bridge LinkSA Terrace, Information Centre 2:45pm (5:00pm) Leave Mt Barker Mt Barker  Adelaide Metro bus 842F Park & Ride 9:30am Leave Mt Barker Park & Ride, Murray Bridge  Mannum LinkSA Metro bus 842F to Adelaide 3:40pm (5:35pm) Leave Info Centre Detailed timetables are readily available at the Mannum Information Centre.

For more information telephone 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

CLASSIFIEDS

$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 or cash.

Murraylands Gem and Mineral Club Inc.

Palmer Rockarama “Crystal and Craft Fair 2015” FREE Entry Friday 1st, Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd May 2015 at Collier Park (Palmer Oval) Palmer SA 5237 featuring Crystals : Crafts : Jewellery Gemstones : Fossils : Rocks Plants : Bric-A-Bracs including

South Australian Metal Detecting Championships On Sunday 3rd May For further details phone: 0488 489 014 For site bookings phone: 08 8531 3848

Mannum HOSPITAL AUXILIARY CRAFT SHOP Shearer Car Park, Randell Street Mannum We Stock A Large Variety of Jams, Pickles, Chutneys and Sauces.

Books, Bric A Brac, Baby Clothes, Gifts Rugs, Cushions, Patchwork Handbags Decorated Hand Towels, Kitchen Hand Towels.

Footy Rugs, Cushions, Scarves, Caps, and Novelties Opening Hours Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Australian Red Cross THE POWER OF HUMANITY

Cambrai familystore Main Street Cambrai Mon, Wed, Thur and Fri: 10am–4pm Phone: 8564 5244 Mannum Leisure Centre Supervised Opening Hours

Mon: 10-11:30am Mini Movers; 6:00pm Bootcamp (6 week programs) with Renee Tues: 11-12noon Strength For Life; 3:30-4:30pm Tai Chi; 6-7pm Power Step Wed: 7:30-8am XTraining Class; 67pm TTB and Pilates with Renee Thur: 9:30-10:30am Mannum Movers; 11-12noon Strength For Life; 67pm Aerobics and boxing with Renee Seasonal Evening Programs. Soccer, Mixed Netball, Squash, Men’s Senior Basketball and Aussie Hoops.

Meeting rooms available.

Members 24/7 access. All others:Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 3:30pm-7:30pm Wednesday 7:30am-11:00am, 3:30pm-7:30pm Friday 7:30am-11:00am, 3:30pm-6:30pm Check out the Mannum Leisure Centre Facebook Page for updates on programs such as Personal Training, specials, etc.

Further information: 8569 0185

mannumleisure@mid-murray.sa.gov.au

Deb Roberts, Programs Manager

Mid Murray Support Services Contact MMSS for details.

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

Phone: 8569 2129.

Men’s Breakfast: 8:30am - 10am, First Tuesday of the Month. River Bar, River Lane entrance, Mannum Community Club. Gold coin donation. Sausages, bacon, toast, juice, cereal and more. Come along and have a chat.

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2015 PUBLICATION DEADLINES Friday (12 noon) Collate, Fold and Pick-up Date 20 for April Issue 100 Wednesday 25 March 17 for May Issue 101 Wednesday 22 April 22 for June Issue 102 Wednesday 27 May

Community Meetings Clash Calendar R e g u l a r m e e t i n g s o n l y Last Wednesday (MCHMannum Community Hub) 6:30pm Mannum Mens Discussion Group. Mike McDowell.85692818.

MONTHLY st 1 Monday WEEKLY 9:45am Combined Probus, Club Mon, Wed and Fri 10:00am Murray Darlings Red 10:00am-3:00pm The Hall, 5 Hatters, Café Mannum. 8569 1438.

Greening Street. 8569 1643.

1st Tuesday Tue, Wed and Thur 7:30pm Agricultural Society, 9:00am-1:00pm Mannum Men’s Shed, Showground MCH. 2nd Tuesday Tuesday and Thursday Palmer Card Day,Collier Park Hall, 10:00am-4:00pm, MIFSA (Mental Palmer. 8569 4184.

Illness Fellowship of SA), St Andrews 2nd Wednesday Anglicanchurch,activities,lunch($3).

9:00am Shared Stitches of Mannum Tuesday and Friday Quilting Group. Lions Den, 8:00am Walkie Talkies, Lions Den, Showground. 8569 2363.

Showground. Helen 8569 2275.

8:00pm Mannum Gem and Minerals Tuesday Club.MurraylandsGemandMineral 9:30am River Word Christian Club, Collier Park Palmer. Leonie Centre Prayer and Bible Study; Hughes. 8278 2112.

10:30am, Friendship Group. nd 2 Thursday Greening St. 8569 1333.

1:30pm Prayer Meeting for 9:00-10:00am Mannum Weight Mannum, Baptist Church, William Watchers. MCH. Jane Kelly St. 8569 1799.

3rd Monday 4:15pm Aroona Joeys, Showground.

1:30-4:00pm Scrabble & Games, 5:30pm Aroona Cubs, Showground.

MCH. Gold Coin Donation.

Kym Walton 0407 179 101.

8569 1832.

Wednesday 3rd Wednesday 10:00am Down to Earth, 7:00-8:00pm, Combined Churches Community Garden Group, MCH. Prayer Meeting. See Pause a While 10:00-11:15am, Yoga, MCH. Fee for location. $5.00 Bring your own mat.

2pm-4pm History Group, MCH. Friday 8569 1832.

9:30 am Bus Trip, MIFSA 3rd Thursday participants, donation. Trevor or 11:00am Mannum RSL, Mannum Sam 0427 442 775 Rowing Club/RSL OTHER 3rd Friday 1st and 3rd Sunday 10:00am Secateurs Soup & Soapies, 9:30am Murray Mallee Field Archers, St Andrews Church. All welcome Long Gully Rd Mannum. Ian Baensch 3rd Saturday (after 6pm) 8569 1274.

10am-mid pm Gem Cutting and Alternate Wednesdays Silversmithing W/shop.

1:00pm Sewing/Craft and MurraylandsGemandMineralClub, Computing Grp. Baptist Church CollierParkPalmer.LeonieHughes.

House, William St. Lisa 8569 6040, 8278 2112.

Helen 8569 2886, 8:00pm-midnight Mannum Dances. lisa@mannumbaptist.org.au Lutheran Hall, Cliff St. Judy 0488 Alternate Fridays 130 354, Lesley 8569 2449.

1:30pm Senior Citizen’s Club, Club th 4 Thursday Rooms. Marnie: 8569 2980.

7:30pm Progress Association, Every Three Months Meeting Room Council Chambers.

7:30pm Neighbourhood Watch.

Last Monday Leisure Centre. Coordinator Russ 1:30pm Hospital Auxiliary, Meeting Dellow 0428 813 201.

Room, Esmeralda St. First Wednesday Noon Mannum Mag Committee, Showground. 8569 2385.

Email: editor.mannummag@aussiebb.com.au Contact: General 8569 7392.

Advertising: email Editor.

Deliver: 71 Randell Street, Mannum SA 5238 (a service kindly provided by MMSS) Our email account is provided by Aussie Broadband as a community service

2015 Community Calendar MARCH

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92nd Mannum Annual Show Mannum Showgrounds Saturday 7th, 9:00am–4:00pm Contact: Sharon Stewart (Sec.) Phone: 0417 354 732 See page 1

Cadell Harvest Festival Cadell Oval Saturday 4th, 2pm–7pm Includes Murray River Giant Pumpkin Competition.

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Trash & Treasure Younghusband Hall Sunday 8th, from 8:00am Contact: Val Towil 8532 5716 or David Brinkley 8570 4334 See page 22

Trash & Treasure Purnong District Hall Saturday 4th, from 8:00am Breakfast, lunch & licensed bar Contact: Sue Phone: 8570 4303 See page 22

Mannum Hot Rod Show Mary Ann Reserve Sunday 8th, 10:00am–4:00pm Mannum Garden Group Lions Den Monday 16th, 9:15am Car pool to Aussie Apricots.

All welcome Contact: Bev Connell Phone: 8570 4322 Swan Reach Country Musical Festival SwanReach Oval Friday 27th to Sunday 29th Full details, see page 21 New Residents Welcome Party Mannum Rowing Club, Mary Anne Reserve Sunday 29th, 12 noon–2pm Welcoming Party free luncheon event to welcome new residents to Mannum and district.

Contact: Helen Griffiths Phone: 0419 909 116 Mannum Garden Group Lions Den Monday 30th, 9:15am Excursion to Frosty Flats (garden). All welcome Contact: Bev Connell Phone: 8570 4322

Monster Markets and Carp Catching Contest Mannum Waters Marina Easter Saturday 4th, 10am Judging and prizes awarded at 2pm Contact: Jeanne Mobile: 0434 085 506 See page 17 Mannum Rowing Club Annual Regatta Mary Ann Reserve Saturday 11th, 8:30am–4pm Featuring the Traditional Arnold Cup. A full program of School, Open and Masters Events.

Mannum Garden Group Lions Den Monday 13th, 10am Guest speaker Nayda Fitzgerald; healing flowers. All welcome Mannum Garden Group Lions Den Monday 27th, 7:55am Bus trip to Adelaide gardens.

All welcome Contact: Bev Connell Phone: 8570 4322

Weekly Passenger Service Mannum to Murray Bridge Every Thursday: Mannum Information Centre  Murray Bridge Information Centre 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  Murray Bridge Information Centre Mannum 10:00am Murray Bridge 10:30am Murray Bridge 1:30pm Mannum 2:00pm Information: LinkSA, 18 Alma Avenue, Murray Bridge SA 5253, Ph: 8532 2633

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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