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Floatfest 2015

Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 May 2015, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, Mary Ann Reserve, Mannum he Murraylands Regional Tourist Association (MRTA) will again host a Guinness World Record Attempt – looking to achieve the largest number of free floating canoes and kayaks.

Get out your canoes and kayaks and join the team at Floatfest15 at the picturesque Mary Ann Reserve for a weekend filled with FREE family Fun, Come and Try Canoe activities run by Canoe SA and Mid Murray Opal, music, houseboats on show, PS Marion cruises and much more.

We would love to break the world record (2100 at time of writing). Registrations

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open each morning from 8:00am. The Guinness World Record Attempt will be on Sunday 3rd May at approximately 11:45am.

We are seeking to achieve the largest number of free floating canoes and kayaks.

Weekend entry is free for spectators.

This year we are excited to announce the event has received official Paddling Australia/Australian Canoeing sanctioning.

This reassures all participants and sponsors that the event comes with a guaranteed level of management and quality.

To attain the sanctioning the MRTA Incorporated has demonstrated that the event complies with Canoe Australia Key Principles: Safety, Integrity, Organisation, Accessibility.

Floatfest is all about WATER; environmental, water safety, and promoting the importance of healthy lifestyle/recreational paddling activities within the region – Murray

River, Lakes and Coorong.

With this sanctioning the MRTA Inc is sure that this will generate interest in paddling and the growth of paddling sports, whilst at the same time showing off the mighty Murray River – which has always had a strong water sport culture.

Please support this exciting fun event, and spread the word – “Paddles to the ready!”

For further enquiries contact Jen Whitehorn, Chairperson MRTA Inc. mrta@hotmail.com.au. Visit www.floatfest.com.au

Morgan Living River Festival

Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th May 2015, Morgan Riverfront he PS Oscar W will make her way from Goolwa to join the Morgan community to celebrate their second Morgan Living River Festival on 16th and 17th May from 9:00am to 5:00pm each day, with free entry.

There will be live entertainment with an open mic’ on the riverfront, competitions of yesteryear with the P S Canally Tug of War and the magnificent Morgan riverfront lined with wooden putt putts, and the PS Oscar W standing proudly, certainly a weekend of fun for everyone.

“We are thrilled the Oscar W is coming up to offer cruises at the event over the 2 days, and their crew will even be participating in our PS Canally – Tug of War competition,” said coordinator Mark Davis.

Morgan is flowing in history with the existing river and rail precinct and the recently renovated Station Master’s House.

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A dinner will be held on Saturday 16th at the heritage listed Landseer Building museum with live entertainment by popular regional band The Backwater Band with all proceeds going towards the restoration of Morgan’s PS Canally.

The Morgan Living River Festival is a celebration of putt putt boats, music, games and the famous Morgan hospitality on the majestic and picturesque riverside reserve.

There will be on water boat displays, food and craft stalls and boat awards will be presented to winners of the Putt Putt challenge – an on-water test of observation and boat handling skills.

Last year’s event attracted boats from as far as Mildura and Melbourne and this year the PS Oscar W, built in 1908, will be the oldest vessel attending the event. She will lead the grand parade of all boats attending, at 11am on Sunday.

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“It is wonderful to see the Morgan community celebrating the town’s rich history ... one of the busiest ports both for rail and river in the State,” said Mid Murray Mayor Dave Burgess.

“The Morgan Living River event will showcase the Landseer Building, wharf and the rail precinct which are testimony to these golden days of trade.

“The current plans in place to reignite this important piece of Australia’s history will soon see the first stage of building with the installation of a giant paddle steamer play structure, barbecue recreational hubs and pathways from the business district to the riverfront.”

For more information, putt putt or dinner bookings visit www.morganlivingriver.com.au, Or contact Mark Davis on 0428 643 018.

Supported by and proceeds to the PS Canally Restoration project.

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A Warm Welcome We want to thank the Welcoming Party of Mannum for inviting our company to the ‘Welcome to Mannum’ luncheon on Sunday 29th March. It was a lovely day, we all enjoyed ourselves and appreciated the delicious food too!

It was really nice to meet other people new to the area as well as the members of the community that were involved in the hard work of organising this welcome.

We want to congratulate you all for creating such a delightful event.

Between us, we have lived in many country towns and have never come across such a welcome - and led by such a warm and friendly group of people!

We are proud to now be part of the Mannum community and thank you for making us feel welcome.

The Team at Country Estates

Letters to the Editor Deadline 22nd May for publication in the June issue

Gass Reserve Congratulations to the Council for providing a suitable off-leash dog area at the Mannum oval. Dogs can exercise and socialize there in safety.

Gass Reserve can now become a safer recreational area for family groups and our local water birds that use the reed beds at Gass Reserve as a breeding area. These native birds give pleasure to locals and tourists and deserve a safe environment. Unfortunately the birds and inquisitive unrestrained dogs are not a good mix.

Max Greer

Palmer Wind Farm I would like to bring your a t t e n t i o n t o t h e c u r r e nt

developments of the Palmer Wind Farm Proposal.

From 20th April 2015, information will be available for inspection at the Mannum, Cambrai and Morgan Council offices, on DVD (free of charge), as a hard copy (for a fee of $30.00 to assist in covering administrative costs) and on Council’s website (www.mid-murray.sa.gov.au).

Formal public consultation is 6th May 2015 to 20th May (inclusive).

Any submission lodged outside ofthe formal public consultation period (either prior to 6th May 2015 or after 20th May) will not be valid and will not be considered.

Notice of the formal public consultation period will appear in the following newspapers on

Wednesday 6th May 2015: • • • •

The Advertiser • The Leader The River News • The Courier The Gawler Bunyip Barossa and Light Herald

I am surprised that the Mid Murray Council did not consider it necessary to include advertising in the Mannum Mag, the Standard or the Herald?

There are only ten working days for the public to lodge submissions.

Also there is currently a Senate Select Committee Inquiry into Wind Turbines with the closing date for submissions 4th May. There are already over 200 submissions on the Government website. A wealth of information is available for people to look at. I hope people will take the opportunity to voice their opinionsregarding the Palmer Wind Farm.

Peter Kuhlmann

Emergency Services of Mannum History Research Project

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am researching the history of Emergency Services of Mannum, looking for stories of accidents, drownings and fires. My research includes the activities of the World War 2 Civil Defence and Air Raid Precautions Unit, which included the formation of a CD/ARP Committee (of DC Mannum Councillors) which saweach member responsible for a particular section, such as billeting, fire and rescue and more. There must be untold stories of Mannum during World War 2.

I am searching for stories of how accident victims were treated and taken to the hotels for treatment. I have much interest in The Shearer Ambulance Brigade including where

it was etcetera.

I feel sure there are stories to learn about the first fire appliance and motor ambulance, including where they were stored.

I also believe someone has a photo of the Air Raid Siren that was on the hill overlooking the Mannum Club.

In short, I seek memoirs and photos of Mannum’s Emergency Services history and are I am ready to visit.

Contact Details People are encouraged to email me directat graeme.mcvitty@y7mail.com or email the SA CFS Promotions Unit at admin@fire-brigade.asn.au.

The mail address is PO Box 73, Basket Range SA 5138. The office phone number is 8390 3442 or fax 8390 0595.

I have been in contact with a number of interesting folks at Mannum, which has resulted in Draft One of a document. I am unable to complete Draft Two without Mannum people who have stories or photos making direct email contact. The completed document will give credit to all who provide helpful data and I am ready to visit anyone to record their story.

I just need to locate the folks who have the sought after data.

Graeme McVitty CFS Volunteer, History Researcher for theCFS Promotions Unit

Grand Opening John Gregory Memorial Playground Main St Nildottie 2:00 pm Sunday 3rd May 2015 Mayor Dave Burgess

Displays Classic Vehicles Engine Displays

Tractor Trek Leaving Swan Reach 9:30 am arriving at Nildottie approximately 11:30 am

Morning Cuppa Available from 10:30 am BBQ Lunch 12 noon Marinated Chicken & Salad $5.00 Hamburger & Salad $5.00 Sausage & Onion $2.50

For more information contact: Tractor Trek Peter Dettloff 8570 2332 Other Enquires Phillip Christian 8570 1181 Tony Friebel 8570 1068 Suzie Melders 0408 028 055 ALL WELCOME

Bar Facilities Available Nildottie Hall

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

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Saturday 16th Sunday 17th May 2015 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Free Entry A Festival of Classic Putt Putt boats, Music, Games and Famous Morgan Hospitality PS Oscar W Cruises Putt Putt on water Challenge Horse Shoe Throwing Canally Café and Open Mic’ Boaties Tug of War Horse Drawn Carriages & Rides Vintage Machinery Display Dinner and Band 3 Course Dinner in the Historic Landseer Building Featuring The Backwater Band From 6pm to late Tickets $50.00 More Information and Dinner Bookings www.morganlivingriver.com.au Mark Davis 0428 643 018 Supported by and proceeds to PS Canally

To accommodate a wide range of comments, short letters have more chance of publication. Longer letters addressing important matters will not necessarily be excluded. In general, aim for about 100 to 150 words, or less. Letters must include contact details for verification.

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Aminya Mid Murray Homes for the Aged c tivity associated with Prospective residents and their construction of the additional families have been invited to submit facilities at Aminya has increased registrations of interest for with several contractors working on admission to Aminya. Current the final stages of their components expectations are for new residents to of the project. Current indications be admitted from early June. from Barry Harvey, Site Manager Residents currently residing in other for Chappell Builders, are that aged-care homes may have the works will be completed by mid opportunity to transfer to Aminya May. The project continues to be one to be closer to family and friends. month ahead of the original schedule To assist prospective residents, and remains within budget. their families and members of the Fitting out of the new kitchen is public gain a better understanding proceeding and is expected to be of issues around both community completed by the end of April. Other and residential aged care, a public current work includes external forum will have been held on pathways, which will be followed by Tuesday, 21st April. Due to timing sealing of the new car park and for publication of this edition of the service road. The new fire pump is Mag, comments on the forum could currently being connected. not be included in this article.

Recruitment of additional staff has Aminya was recently surveyed by commenced with an appointment an officer from the Australian Aged made to the new position of Care Quality Agency and received a Manager, Hotel Services. The favourable report. Another visit and successful applicant will commence survey by the Agency is expected early in May. New menus and prior to the new places being updated requirements associated occupied. with the in-house catering service are Prior to commissioning of the new being developed. building Aminya will require Expressions of interest have been approval from the Australian invited for additional positions as Government, Mid Murray Council, Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, CFS and other authorities.

Personal Care Workers and Hotel An open day is being scheduled to Services staff. It is expected that provide the opportunity for between 400 and 500 hours per week members of the public to inspect the of additional employment will be new facility. This is expected to be in created once all 18 additional places late May or early June.

Glen W Cooper, CEO are occupied.

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s this copy of the Mannum Mag will be distributed before Anzac Day we will not be able to offer a full report on the centenary events until the June edition.

The month of April is always a busy one with many commemorative events and services taking place, and this April has been no different. The RSL was called upon to conduct a small grave-side service for an ex naval member. Services are to be held at Aminya and the Hospital, and on Anzac Day, as well as the vigil organised by Joan Kreiser OA, at which the State Governor will be guest of honour.

The Council has been very kind and trimmed the trees near the monument to allow visitors to the town to see the flagpole and monument clearly.

Recently, three of our members

A Safe Men’s Shed afety of ourselves and others is very important in The Shed.

Mike reminds us regularly to use the Personal Protective Equipment we received on membership and checks the equipment bought in and donated for safety issues.

Safety is a serious issue and we all want to take home everything we

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Are you 65 years or over, feeling lonely or isolated?

Then you may be interested in joining a group with others from the Mannum Community.

Morning Tea and a 2-course home-style lunch.

Activities, Entertainment, Guest Speakers and more.

10:30am – 2:30pm, Every 3rd Thursday of the Month St. Andrews Anglican Church Hall, 4 Adelaide Road, Mannum

For further information, please contact us on 8532 2255

April/May Dates for the Diary Happy Hour 1600 at RSL Club Wednesday April 29th Wednesday May 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th April 23rd Badge Day Foodland & IGA, 9am–1pm General Meeting 1100 Anzac Service at Aminya 13:30 24th Anzac Service at Hospital 13:30 Scout Vigil at Monument 1800 (24th) to 0545 (25th) th 25 Anzac Day Dawn Service 5:30 May 21st General Meeting 1100 The Badge The price of freedom is eternal vigilance

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attended the annual dinner function in Gumeracha.

The Men’s Shed has completed the screen for Anzac Day. Our sincere thanks go to Phil, Brian and everyone else who has been involved in its construction and painting.

brought along to The Shed in the morning, so please, blokes, always remember to use your PPE. Recently, Ron came by The Shed to give us blokes some tips on setting up and using some of the more powerful equipment. He spent some time showing the blokes some things about adjusting the thicknesser and set it.

A lot of the blokes gathered round to check out what Ron was doing and added their own thoughts!

Barry, Phil, Jim and Darren stood back watching Ron show the finer points of adjustment and enjoyed the comments and suggestions coming from the blokes with their heads in the huddle.

Terry Udy

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Treasurer: Neville Bottroff Secretary: Carl Gross

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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: Minister 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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Pause A While

Help Keep Our Community Safe

with Mannum Interchurch Council recently attended the funeral family tree looks more like a of my nephew, my brother’s twisted willow than a stately son. Between 50 and 60 rivergum. people had gathered to pay Then my thoughts turned to their respects. Most were the ANZACs, this being one relatives, whom I did not hundred years since the first know, but I came to world war, and I thought of all understand they were other those men and women nephews and nieces and their (branches of other family children and even their trees) who lost their lives for children. As I looked around at us. I often see that we count the faces, I took a moment to the cost of those lost, but does “pause a while” to take it all anyone ever count the loss of in. I was surprised to find out the offspring of the lost? how my brothers and sisters I pray often that we, as a had multiplied, how we had nation, would consider ways to grown in number since my encourage each other into love mother and father got married. and good deeds as spoken in I saw the family tree with its the Book of Hebrews 10:24. spreading branches and it Maybe we need to “Pause a brought a smile to my face. I While” more often, so that we thought of Abraham and won’t fall into a similar trap Sarah, and how they would and not count the full cost.

Pastor Trevor Goodwin look at the stars and try to count their family tree. My

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Prayer Meetings for Mannum Thursday 14th May, Wednesday 20th May,

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm, Baptist Church, William Street 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Lutheran Church, Cliff Street

Alzheimer’s Breakthrough ustralian scientists have made a breakthrough treating Alzheimer’s disease through the use of ultrasound technology.

University of Queensland researchers from the Queensland Brain Institute found that non-invasive ultrasound technology could help to restore memory.

Researchers found that the innovative drug-free approach breaks apart the neurotoxic amyloid plaques that result in memory loss and cognitive decline.

Clem Jones Centre for Ageing Dementia Research director Professor Jürgen Götz said the new treatment method could revolutionise Alzheimer’s treatment by restoring memory.

“We’re extremely excited by this innovation of treating Alzheimer’s without using drug therapeutics,” Professor Götz said.

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“The ultrasound waves o sc i l l a t e t r e m e n d o u sl y quickly, activating microglial cells that digest and remove the amyloid plaques that destroy brain synapses.

“The word ‘breakthrough’ is often misused, but in this case I think this really does fundamentally change our understanding of how to treat this disease, and I foresee a great future for this approach.”

Alzheimer’s affects more than two-thirds of dementia patients, and approximately a quarter of a million Australians, with the number of dementia cases expected to rise to 900,000 by 2050.

Findings of the research, “Scanning Ultrasound Efficiently Removes Amyloid-β and Restores Memory in an Alzheimer’s model”, are published in the journal Science Translational Medicine.

National Senior’s Association

elp Keep Our Community Safe is the theme of four free community events being organised by the Mid Murray Suicide Prevention Network throughout the Mid Murray Council area in May and June.

Sedan Park, 14th May Morgan Institute, 21st May Truro Oval Complex, 28th May Mannum Community Hub, 4th June 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm You are invited to attend these important events as everyone can play a part in suicide prevention. Join us to find out how everybody can make a difference, how you can help be part of the solution and how important it is that we help each other.

Suicide is a real issue and has a massive impact on families and communities, so come along and join in the conversation as we start to break down the stigma.

In addition to a free meal there will be people with “lived experiences” who will share their stories along with people who support families and communities bereaved by

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suicide.

Registration is essential for catering purposes. Phone 8569 0100 or email: postbox@mid-murray.sa.gov.au.

The Mid Murray Suicide Prevention Network is a collection of passionate individuals and organisations that are committed to reducing suicide in the region. The network meets bi-monthly to develop and deliver an action plan based on localised suicide prevention. New members are always welcome.

For further information on the events or network contact Shane Thompson, Mid Murray Council Director of Community Services on 8569 0100.

If you are struggling through life there is 24-hour help available from places like Lifeline (phone 13 11 14) and Beyond Blue (phone 1300 224 636). If your life is in danger please call 000 immediately.

Shane Thompson, Director of Community Services

Mental Musings Directed Or Redirected Musings?

ecently we mused about how we might be surprised at forthcoming ideas as we mused in a particular direction. It’s sometimes beneficial to surprise ourselves with what we can come up with for the good of ourselves and our community.

Communities are made up of individuals and groups, all of which can flourish or flounder or just struggle. Taking time to notice positive things and actions, as well as if a friend, neighbour or acquaintance is doing well, okay or tough, could be a lifesaver if we do or say something. Let’s face it; we all enjoy unexpected positive feedback or encouragement.

Now the days are getting shorter and definitely darker earlier, we need to make the

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most of the daylight and also sunshine when it is not obscured by clouds. This is good for our physical and mental health. Once again we can encourage another person, or group even, in this way.

Exercise of body and mind can stretch us, but also help us feel better, and maybe sleep better and perhaps dream of what we could do. Musing is an action which could lead to other actions. For some of us it’s not always a natural action, but we may find our lives enhanced and so too our community.

Have a go, and remember to release negative thoughts and focus on the positive in our lives, because as someone said “if you change your thoughts, you can change your world”.

Community Correspondent

Issue Number 101

Gardening Australia

Joining the Dots ... Fun with Play

Sophie Thompson in Cambrai ophie Thompson is coming to Cambrai! Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to learn about gardening from one of the best.

As well as presenting for the ABC Television’s Gardening Australia and writing for the Gardening Australia Magazine, Sophie Thompson writes the weekly gardening column for the Sunday Mail and the Weekender Herald. She is the

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garden writer for the quarterly Adelaide Hills Magazine, which in 2010 was voted the best regional publication in Australia. Sophie co-authored the Reader’s Digest book Waterwise Gardening which was released in 2010.

Cambrai Hall 1:30pm, Sunday 17th May 2015 $6 Entry Plant Sales … Afternoon Tea

Play focussed sessions by experienced Speech Pathologist and Occupational Therapist Mannum Kindergarten, Male Street, Mannum Starting Week 2, Term 2 Wednesdays 9:30am - 11:30am 6th 13th 20th 27th 3rd

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10th June 17th June 24th June

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Fun with food for little fussy eaters Fun with food for little fussy eaters Fun with food for little fussy eaters Playing using all our senses Learning how to make the most of what’s around us Big Movement Play: Having fun using all our big muscles Imaginative Play: Being creative with your child’s imagination The Best of … Play: A collection of all the fun ideas from the previous weeks

Who should attend? Parents, carers, grandparents or anyone looking after young children.

Bookings preferred by ringing Melanie or Cathy on 0418 851 626 or by email to aspirecdw@internode.on.net

Speaking of food ...

The Japanese eat very little fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than us.

The Mexicans eat a lot of fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than us.

The Chinese drink very little red wine and suffer fewer heart attacks than us.

The Italians drink excessive amounts of red wine and suffer fewer heart attacks than us.

The Germans drink beer and eat lots of sausages and fats and suffer fewer heart attacks than us.

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Ageing in the Murraylands

Food is Life is Food

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reak the fast! This is a good analogy for perhaps the most important meal of the day!

Interestingly the word breakfast, is derived from the nutritional need of breaking the fast from the evening meal to the following morning.

Eating breakfast every day deservedly sits as one of the 4 key messages of the Community Foodies program for many reasons. It is the time to fuel up with energy and kick start your metabolism which has slowed down at night. It increases the ability to function during the day. It helps with your alertness and concentration levels. And it is most important that children start every day with breakfast for their growth and development.

Now I’ve convinced you, what exactly constitutes a healthy breakfast? Choosing at least two of the five food groups from the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating – fruit, vegetables, breads and cereals, low fat diary and lean meat – will steer you in the right direction. The following link will take you to the Guide and other healthy eatingresources check it out. www.eatforhealth.gov.au/guidelines/a ustralian-guide-healthy-eating.

Break the fast with: • Healthy whole grain cereals such as Weet Bix, Vita Brits, untoasted muesli, porridge or oats.

• Fruit and yoghurt – or a combination of these with low fat milk mixed into a smoothie.

• Pancakes with fruit and yoghurt.

• Fruit salad topped with untoasted muesli and yoghurt.

Yum! • Top wholegrain or wholemeal toast with peanut butter

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(allergies permitting), tomato, low fat cheese or vegemite.

• Poached, boiled or scrambled eggs with toast.

• Wholegrain crumpets or fruit bread.

These are just a few suggestions.

When I’ve got hommous in the fridge I can’t go past spreading it on wholegrain crumpets for breakfast – whatever ‘floats your boat’.

The Banana Pancake has to be one of the easiest and quickest things to cook – great idea for busy mornings.

Banana Pancake 1 banana 1 egg 1. Place banana and egg into a bowl (or mixer) and mix together until well combined and smooth in consistency.

2. Heat a medium sized frying pan over low to just medium heat – not too hot. Using spray oil, coat the frypan lightly.

3. Pour the pancake mixture in an even stream into the centre of the frying pan, swirl outwards from the centre point – this will give you an even and not too thick pancake.

4. Allow to cook for at least 4 to 5 minutes before flipping – this is why only a low heat is required.

5. Using a wide spatula flip pancake and allow to cook 4 minutes on the other side before turning out to serve.

6. Serve with fruit and yoghurt or enjoy them as is – this recipe makes 2 pancakes.

Top Tip • These can burn easily if cooked over high heat – keep heat low, as indicated.

Cheers and happy healthycooking.

Angie Roesler, Murraylands Community Foodie Phone: 0414 892 525 Email: a.roesler@live.com.au

with Millie of the effort involved. Their Called to Serve or to Rule? ecades of experiences with behaviour shows that the group leaders, managers, Boards and actually operates on the principle of Councils leave me perplexed, “We will not change. You serve, we frustrated, plotting and scheming, rule.” A popular alternative version and too often quite disillusioned is “there’s one rule for the chiefs and with the human condition. Why is it another for the indians”.

In a smallish community like so hard to accept new people and Mannum, one can find out by new ideas?

I hear the list of community osmosis how leaders treat the achievements by some people and I members of a group. All it takes is wonder how they have survived with someone to ask, “what did you think reputations intact and high scores on of ‘x’ event?”, “what have you done the likeability and success scales. in the last few days?”, and a few Moreover they are still sane and more questions will give a feel of whether that group, church, content with life.

One of my esteemed senior friends committee is led by chiefs or leaders.

How valuable is the leader whose often told me that, when asked to go actions show ‘their mantle of caring’ on a committee, he’d give it a trial (to borrow Flynn of the Inland’s for 3 meetings. He figured that at idea) covers not just those in the the end of that time he’d “have their community who need help or the measure”. He’d know if his unique contributions would be taken on regular members of a church, but board, or whether he could spend his especially those who help carry out time and talents more usefully the work. Such a leader serves their staff, volunteers, m e m be r s elsewhere. Most valuable advice.

In discussion about what a job will conscientiously and sensitively, involve, whether its paid or shows respect by following up on volunteer, in business,community or requests, truly serves and equips the church, I’ve never been told, “you’ll group’s members as they carry out do as you’re told”. Instead, I’ve the work of the group. In short, such heard “we work as a team”, a leader devotes themselves to the “everyone’s equal”, “here are our health of the group as a whole. policies and procedures”, “these are Those are the groups to find and the duties”, “we value and respect join.

And being in the ‘ageing’ category each person”, “this is our Mission ourselves, experience has shown us Statement”, “we’re all here to that there are some people of all ages serve”, “we communicate openly”, who are true leaders and others who and so on.

As time passes, the truth comes can only rule.

Millie out. Leaders canlisten politely, show Sillie Millie says: interest in a new idea, seem to take it I start with the premise that the on board, and then do nothing, or function of leadership is to produce even sabotage change. Or they can more leaders, not more followers. ask for background research to be Ralph Nader done and when they get the written If your actions inspire others to result of hours of enthusiastic work dream more, learn more, do more undertakenwith optimism and hope, and become more, you are a leader. they do nothing – not even John Quincy Adams communicate an acknowledgement

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SALA 2015

Gopher-a-Drive!

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o celebrate the creative people in our Council area I’m proposing to curate another SALA show during August.

In 2014 it concentrated on aspiring professional artistic women, either living in or closely connected to our Council area, plus the creativity that ran through the women of Mid Murray families. That exhibition was called Connected. This year I’d like to focus on the men, with the same criteria, and call it Reconnected.

Are there any male visual artists, from all corners of the Council area, who may be interested in exhibiting in this years’ event? It may be you or someone you know (better to ask first).

Council and Country Arts SA will be funding the exhibition so there is minimal cost to the artist but some commitment to tend the gallery so it can open on weekends will be needed.

PS Marion Cruise Blanchetown Lock 1 Centenary Cruise Wednesday 3rd to Friday 5th June 2015

Last year there were 23 artists and the exhibition took place at the Wool Shed Gallery in Mannum, as it will again this year, thanks to the generosity of Graham Gaston.

SALA registrations close in mid May so if you could either email details to me on tminett@mid-murray.sa.gov.au or phone them through on 8569 0100 it would be appreciated.

I already have details for Roger Baker, Michael Chorney, Peter Jesser, Spud, Graham Boothby, Greg Johns, Steve Oatway, Joel Zimmerman, Graeme Buchan, Dave Hartley, Rudy Sudy and Malcolm Reynolds.

Looking forward to receiving either your details or those of someone you know who might be interested.

Tess Minett, Arts and Cultural Development Officer

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Off shore tours included and official Lock 1 Foundation Stone Centenary Luncheon on Friday 5th June at Blanchetown.

For bookings please contact: Mannum Dock Museum 6 Randell Street Mannum SA 5238 Tel: (08) 8569 2733 email: museum@psmarion.com More details and extended Itinerary: www.psmarion.com

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Out Of This World

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Astronomer’s Corner verhead, at around 10 pm, is Corvus (the crow), outside the central band of the Milky Way which is presently stretching south-east to north-west. The area around Sagittarius and Scorpio is central in the tapering edge in this part of the spiral arm stretching overhead.

The thought that we are looking through our spiral galaxy to the universe beyond is a good starting point for considering the 100 billion galaxies we could see with a grand telescope. Because of their distance, some of the other galaxies are so small their light may never reach our eyes. Viewing the sky through our atmosphere is said to be like sitting on the floor of a huge swimming pool looking up through the water. Our sky based scopes and the Keck telescopes in Hawaii have filled in the picture a great deal.

By the end of May the planet Saturn, currently in the head of the Scorpion, will move towards the tail, and massive Jupiter will be near Regulus in Leo. The outer planets Uranus, Neptune and Pluto are in our field of view each night and need a moderate sized telescope to be seen. The inner planets Mercury and Venus change position much faster, staying near the sun going through phases and aspect changes. Observing Mars, which will be in Taurus at the end of May, is always interesting because of the rover missions and the seasonally changing ice caps. A lot of information about Mars such as detailed maps of the surface features such as Olympus Mons (the largest mountain in our solar system) is available.

If you are considering buying a scope, a visit to a planetarium to see a spectacular display of the night sky, may help your decision.

Of course, a book shop may have just the image you want at a more reasonable price than investing in a scope.

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Cambrai Hall Committee will be providing a delicious afternoon tea. There will be stands selling plants suitable for the Murray Mallee environment.

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General Repairs and Building Maintenance Panel - Expression of Interest The Barossa Regional Procurement Group (comprising The Barossa Council, Light Regional Council, District Council of Mallala, Town of Gawler and Mid-Murray Council) are seeking tenders from suitably qualified and experienced companies, organisations and individuals for inclusion on a preferred supplier panel for the provision of General Repairs and Building Maintenance Works.

The Councils will establish a panel to provide the nominated Works to the Councils when required.

Individual trades include • Plumbing • Electrical • Painting • Carpentry • Glazing/glass repair • Locksmith • Gutter Cleaning The Councils may also consider submissions for additional building related trades.

The preferred supplier panel will be in place until June 2017, with possible options for extension.

The Councils may approach specific suppliers on the panels directly for certain work or may ask several panel members to quote on work. Suppliers selected to be part of the panels will not be guaranteed work as part of their selection on the panel but will be considered for any general building repairs or maintenance work of varying complexity.

Tenderers are required to identify the trade/work type, the locations they wish to be considered for work, a schedule of rates, and to submit evidence of appropriate licencing, Public Liability Insurance and Professional Indemnity Insurance in their Tender Response.

Tenders will be assessed based on relevant qualifications, experience, location, rates and charges.

Tenderers are asked to register their interest by email to regional.procurement@barossa.sa.gov.au and include ‘Tender Pack - BRPG 001/2015’ in the subject line to seek a copy of the Request for Tender pack.

Completed tenders should be addressed to tenders@barossa.sa.gov.au and include ‘Tender Reference BRPG 001/2015’ in the subject line.

Please note that the closing date for final tenders is 5pm on Friday 15 May 2015.

For more information, please contact Jennifer Nelson, Regional Procurement Project Officer by email to regional.procurement@barossa.sa.gov.au.

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ince late February, Brigade crews have responded to a rubbish fire at Bolto, assisted SAAS twice, three helicopter retrievals, grass fires at Punthari, Walkers Flat, Walker Avenue, Randall Road, Weidenhofer Road and Ridley Road and a Road Crash clean up on the outskirts of Mannum. The two Mannum trucks and crews helped the children and their families enjoy a great day out at Mary Ann Reserve as part of the annual Camp Quality visit to Mannum.

Mannum Hotel recently made a donation to the Brigade. THANK YOU. Brigade members often attend call-outs at unusual hours and weather conditions. We also welcomed a new member who has transferred from south of Adelaide.

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round up of recent Mannum Community College (MCC) events.

CMASSA Athletics Day On Tuesday 24th March a group of Mannum Community College students travelled to East Murray Area School to participate in CMASSA athletics. Our school achieved a 2nd overall by 5 points and was also 2nd in the primary division by 12 points. Congratulations to all students who participated in the competition.

Star Student Congratulations to Amy Wilsdon who has been selected in the Under 15 state hockey team to compete in the Australian Championships in the Gold Coast from 11th –19th April. Good Luck!

Harmony Day Harmony Day, Wednesday the 18th March, was celebrated with a whole-school shared lunch in the Junior School play area.

Senior students sat with their buddy class, talking, eating lunch and enjoying the sunshine together. It was a great way to celebrate such a special day.

Crazy Hair and Casual Day Once a term we have a fundraiser for our World Vision Child, Danexy. The students could dress in casual clothes or have wild and crazy hair all for a gold coin donation. As a whole school we raised $330 which will help pay for her school fees and winter clothes.

Cancer Council Puppets Our school was fortunate to have the Cancer Council

Puppeteers come and perform a play using their puppets to help us understand what it’s like for families to experience the effects of Cancer.

The puppets talked about the different types of treatment some Cancer patients will have, the side effects of the treatments, the physical changes when receiving treatment and getting the message across that Cancer isn’t contagious. The students laughed, sang, yelled and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. A message the Cancer Council proudly shares and promotes is “Laughter is the best medicine”.

String Orchestra The Primary Schools String Orchestra gave a wonderful performance for our middle primary students. The Primary Schools String Orchestra is made up of students from public schools across the Adelaide district. They rehearse together twice a week and are currently touring country schools. The students play instruments ranging from the violin, viola and cello to the double base. The music played included some that was over 100 years old and current music like the Simpsons theme tune.

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Creative Communities Group

A Collating and Folding We Need Your Help!

small group of volunteers meet at the s h o w gr o u n d o n t h e Wednesday after printing day to fold and collate your Mannum Mag. Starting about 9:00am, with a break for (an excellent) morning tea, this small group can usually complete the task in a little over 2 hours, but only if all members are there.

More volunteers are needed. A larger, permanent group would reduce the time commitment for all members. Others, on whom we can call when necessary, would be particularly useful when anyone in the regular group cannot be there.

A group of about 14 could complete the task in two hours. You do not need to commit to every issue.

A l t h o u gh a l a r g e , permanent group would be ideal, we need enough volunteers committed to a few issues each, who can be scheduled throughout the year to form a group of 12 to 14 each month.

Alternatively, you might volunteer to join an on-call list for those days when the group is short-handed.

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If you would like to join the group or leave your number as an “on call” volunteer, or need more details, please contact Carol Greening 8569 1609.

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s Arts and Cultural Development Officer for Council and Country Arts over the past 2 years, I have been approached by many people from the community about a great idea they’ve had, from holding Cultural Forums to running Artisans’ Markets, a Sculpture by the River or Painted Boat outdoor exhibition, to projects involving stairs and steps, establishing an Arts Foundation and Art and History Trails.

Successful projects need support not only from partner organisations but also community, so I am

Expressions of Interest proposing that a Creative Communities Group be formed to identify, support and facilitate some of the terrific ideas that have emerged from this community.

There is no blue print for this group but I suggest it would be relatively unstructured; that is, an unincorporated organisation – people coming together for an agreed aim.

Members would decide on the projects they wish to facilitate and, with support from the Arts Officer and identified partner organisations, help those projects come to fruition.

Some projects could be quickly executed while others may take a little more research and planning.

There are no qualifications beyond a sense of commitment, adventure and collaboration.

There is no set date for an initial get-together but it would be good to have expressions of interest by the end of May, so some progress may be made towards that first meeting.

Please contact the Arts Officer, Tess Minett, on 8569 0100 or email tminett@mid-murray.sa.gov.au.

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hile some gardeners are gallivanting, exploring exotic lands, the little garden at the Hub is having its land prepared for construction. Earthwork has commenced for a gazebo come pergola to be built for the benefit of the Mannum community. It will be a treat to have some shelter outdoors for gathering or potting, or just pottering around.

After the first rain in autumn it is time to plant native trees and shrubs – and wasn’t the first April rain a

joy to behold? In go the onions, garlic, broad beans and peas, including snow peas and snap peas – pick these young when they are crispy fresh. Remember some plants are buddies and some not so keen – carrots like peas and onions, but keep your onions away from your peas!

I hear gardeners bragging of freezers stocked full with summer produce, and it will last ’til next season, or so they say. They still have bean stalks eight feet high, and their

scarlet runner beans, with bright red flowers and pink hues beneath the skin, just popped up in their compost - they didn’t even try. There’s talk of planting pretty flowers, of annuals like dianthus in pink and purples abound, and the best time to plant a lemon tree was 10 years ago and the second best time is NOW – true story.

Thought for the day: “Just like a beautiful garden, the world is wondrous because of diversity.”

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Mannum History Group ou will see some yellow forms around town featuring a train and some information. You will be most welcome at the Hub on the 19th May between 1:30pm and 4pm to hear John Evans give an illustrated talk on our local, now closed, railway line.

This is our group’s 2015 contribution to SA History Week.

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Also look for the free book ‘About Time’ History Festival and get in quickly to book your favourite events state wide. It truly makes exciting reading. Some events are free, some have prescribed fees, and ours is asking for a gold coin donation (preferably a $2 one, as it includes tea or coffee).

Looking forward to seeing you all.

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he latest dinner is lining up to be a great success, with over two dozen bookings to hear the guest speaker Liela Lydeamore speak of God’s faithfulness to her husband and herself over many years of Christian service.

We are looking forward to the usual good fellowship, fun and delicious food.

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The Wednesday weekly gatherings at the Baptist Centre in William Street also provide fellowship and fun when we meet.

Phone Helen Maxwell 8569 2886 or Pastor Colin 0432 141 637, e-mail mannumbaptist.org.au.

For more information check the website at www.mannumbaptist.org.au.

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On My Bookshelf

Frayville School Reunion

Diary of A Young Man Adelaide 1891 – February 18th - March 2nd FEBRUARY 18TH WEDNESDAY 7.0. Set fire, cleaned boots, bath.

Set breakfast and partook of it alone. Alfred arrived at 9am with Polly and Gracie from “Brightlands” where the girls have enjoyed a month’s holiday. Busy all day. Right eye painful - cold in it.

Lovely day. Home per car, carrying grapes left by Willie. To Hindmarsh on bicycle on sundry business. Home to tea 6.45. Attended prayer meeting and prayed. Mr Neil presided.

Finished reading “Kreutzer Sonata” (Tolstoi) - a sad picture of depraved human nature in the higher walks of Russian life. C.H. Hale called re copies of “Christian Endeavour” Societies Constitution. Supper. Bed 11.0.

FEBRUARY 20TH FRIDAY 7.0. Sundries. Fine day. Ordered (through Wigg and Son) 2 copies of “Cobbett’s Grammar” and 6 copies Cassell “F.P. Remembrance” and paid small a/c. Took home some fine pineapples – part of consignment from Jim Harkins, Brisbane. Tea. Drove to Hindmarsh to change buggies but could not, Willies not repaired. Gracie ready for blind girls. Spin on my machine – a grand night, enough to fill one with gratitude and the joy of life. Read Drummond’s “Pax Voliseum”.

Supper, ate a morsel of cheese. To bed about 11.0. Had a horrible nightmare, but lasting only a short time.

[Note: Many years later I worked for ES Wigg and Son in their Grenfell Street bookshop. JK]

FEBRUARY 21ST SATURDAY Up at 6. Sundries. Rode to Hindmarsh on bike for spanner.

Bath. Busy till 12.0. Dined with Lou and children. Home via City and tram car. Did some wall plastering, watered garden, attendedstable. Tea 6.30. Alfred drove to “Brightlands”

and brought home the rest of the family – Mother, Annie, Eliza, Olive and Milly, all delighted and well.

Lovely night. Misses Barker and Ingham called. Balanced cash a/cs, wrote diary to date. Bicycle run about 10.30. Met C.H. Hale.

Supper. Bed 11.0.

FEBRUARY 24TH TUESDAY 7.0. Bath, routine. Sad news from Melbourne, our Minister of Education David Bevis died suddenly. Busy till 5.0. Home 5.15., changed and away at 5.30 per Boases’ dray (handsome vehicle and 5 fine grey horses) with about 20 friends, for the Grange Beach Annual meetings. Company consisted of Mr and Mrs A.S. Neill, Misses Burden (2), Barker (2), Moody, Ingham (2), Dixson, Smith (Eliza) also H.R. Hale, C.A. Davis, Smith (D.J. and C.A.), Broadbent, Milne, Dixson, Barker. Pleasant ride down. Discussed “7th day” question with Mr Neil. Met many Grange friends. Took tea. Walked to jetty and stayed a while, walked back with sisters Burden. Found seats and attended public meeting, after which tea, a light repast and inspected Cricket ground by moonlight.

Splendid drive home, singing and conversing with Miss Florence Burden. Home 11.0. Light supper.

Bed 11.30. Sleep delayed.

FEBRUARY 25TH WEDNESDAY Up at 6.0 and attended to Mother, ill with bilious attack and vomiting.

Routine. Office 9.10. on bike, met Davis, who opting to ride my machine bent the step. Home to dinner and tea. Mother still unwell.

Attended service 7.30. Home 9.45.

Rode to Bowden-on-the-Hill and visited Gillingham, junior from our office, who is laid up. Home, read, supper, bed 11.0.

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ormer students, relatives and friends of Frayville School will gather on site on: Saturday 9th May From 10am The school, which was built by the parents under the supervision of Mr Charlie Eichler, opened on January 26th 1932 and closed on July 26th 1943, after which the remaining children were bussed to the Mannum School. The eldestsurviving students are Colin Scheer and Jean Bolto (Eichler), both 93.

Rob Bowring owns the property on which the school building is situated on the corner of Rosenzweigs and Frayville Roads.

He was the driving force behind the restoration of the school building which included new roofing, floorboards, doors and windows and a shelter shed, all largely at his own expense. We were able to celebrate the

80th anniversary there in 2012 and have gathered for annual reunions ever since.

Together with many other one-teacher schools in the area, Frayville participated in the Palmer Schools’ Sports Days. Each School had its own banner. We have been unable to locate the Frayville Banner which was pink with silver lettering, tassels and edging. If anyone knows of its whereabouts, please contact me.

The roll call will take place from 10:30am on Saturday 9th May. During the roll call, some Frayville historical facts will be presented.

If anyone is interested in attending the reunion or wishes to know more, please contact Kevin Scheer on 8523 7509 or 0437 892 547.

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Musical Miscellany

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enny Goodman was titled the King of Swing much to the chagrin of African American band leaders such as Fletcher Henderson, Duke E l l i n g to n a n d J i mmy Lunceford. He grew up in the ghettos of Chicago and with great single-mindedness became one of the first international jazz stars.

In his early days, as he learned not just about the music but also about the business, he worked for Ben Pollack. Benny actually played alto saxophone and even trumpet during those early days.

Benny was a very difficult person to work with. He was a perfectionist and expected the same of everyone else. If someone in his band were to make a mistake they would receive “The Ray”, a glare of such ferocity that it would remain in memory for some time. Ziggy Elman was once too slow to pick up his mute.

He received the ray. He claimed he didn’t sleep for four days.

Benny’s big break came at the end of a long and largely unsuccessful tour which finished in California. For some time venues in New York had been linked to the various radio networks and live broadcast were made across the nation. Benny and his orchestra had appeared at some of these venues and so his name was well known on the West Coast. The audience nearly rioted when he appeared at the Palomar theatre and Benny was on his way to becoming a legend in the music.

Later he broke the race barrier by hiring pianist Teddy Wilson and featuring him in a trio with legendary drummer Gene Krupa. Within about a year Lionel Hampton had joined the group and the trio became a quartet.

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On the 16th of January 1938 Benny made history by taking the first swing band into Carnegie Hall, until that time a venue for what some considered to be more serious music. Even Benny was unsure of how the concert might be greeted by the public. He needn’t have worried. It was an outstanding success. After being lost for years, a recording of the concert emerged and it is still a significant seller even today.

Of particular force is the wonderful reading of Louis Prima’s “Sing, Sing, Sing”.

Benny married Alice Duckworth, sister to John Hammond, discoverer of talent such as Count Basie.

She was related to the rich and influential Vanderbilt family.

Later Benny toured Europe and Russia under the auspices of the US State Department.

His tours were well received and a number of live recordings were released of various concerts.

Benny had always enjoyed classical music and recorded such items as Debussy’s First Rhapsody for Clarinet. He also commissioned works by Bela Bartok and Aaron Copeland.

Sadly, in Benny’s last years he became reluctant to move forward musically. Rather he endlessly repeated the old favourites such as “Don’t be That Way” and “Clarinet a la King”.

He died eight years after his wife. His technique was always flawless and he practiced every day even when severe breathing problems prevented him from actually playing. On the day he died, 13th of June 1986, his clarinet lay on a table at his side. On the music stand was the Brahm’s Clarinet Sonata.

his year’s event was very successful again, with 178 cars attending.

The Mannum Hospital Auxiliary thanks our two organisers, Leon and Shaun, and their willing helpers.

Thanks also to the sponsors: Mid Murray Council, Auto Transformers, BH Partners, Rod Tech Street Rod and Machine Centre.

We also thank all businesses that gave donations and vouchers, the volunteers from Hospital Auxiliary, the Mannum Hospital and especially the public who supported the day.

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It was a beautiful day; a very friendly family atmosphere.

All enjoyed the setting on the Mary Anne Reserve. The entertainment was supplied by The Lincolns and DJ Rob. Eight trophies and vouchers, and four raffle prizes were presented.

We are hoping that next year will be as successful in raising money to enable the Auxiliary to purchase equipment for the benefit of the Hospital and local Community.

Helen Robinson, Secretary

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Funding For Cycling In Mid Murray 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 development of a Strategic Bicycle Plan for the Mid Murray district. This funding will be matched by the Mid Murray Council, making it a $40,000 project which sets about delivering a long-term plan of initiatives aimed at encouraging more people to use bicycles for transport, fitness, and recreation.

Transport planning experts, GTA Consultants, will begin community and key stakeholder consultation across the entire Mid Murray district in the coming weeks and months.

Mid Murray Council Infrastructure Director Greg Hill said he believed the 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 demographics 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 more welcoming on (and off) road cycling opportunities,” he said.

“We certainly know that there is great potential to increase tourism through creating walkable and cyclable communities, but we also want to focus on how we can deliver outcomes for local people

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and families wishing to ride their bikes more often for recreation, fitness, travel or fun.

“In recent years, Council has invested heavily into cycling infrastructure and initiatives – this includes projects such as the Mid Murray Sk8 Park, Blanchetown BMX track, Morgan BMX track, Truro BMX track, Mobile Fun Box, various bike and scooter racks, Active Under 5s project and OPAL Think Feet First education sessions. Now we want to take this a step further to ensure we deliver projects across the whole district, enabling more people to get on their bikes.

“There is a particular groundswell of interest across our community in boosting cycling numbers, as the broad benefits of this activity are being further understood across the whole of South Australia.

“Mid Murray wants to be a part of this growth activity, and we expect this strategy will complement other work underway in our district in 2015 – including the regional Murraylands River Trail Feasibility Study project, DPTI’s Way to Go program and development of a Mannum bike hire scheme.”

The project is in its early stages, and the community will be asked for their input via community meetings, surveys and other engagement activities. You can stay informed by following the Mid Murray Health Fitness and Youth Facebook page or the Council website www.mid-murray.sa.gov.au.

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1050 were distributed via a letter-box-drop. If you are not on the letter-box-drop route, you can collect a copy from any one of the three real estate agents on Randell Street, JJJ’s Diner, the Mannum Council Office or the Post Office.

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Making Mannum Memorable first met Chris and Brenda Thomas at the recent Welcome BBQ in the Rowing Club (an excellent event held every few months that I strongly urge all other notable newbies to attend).

And Brenda was kind (or silly) enough to, firstly, volunteer as the next subject for my column and, secondly, feed me a hearty dinner while being cross-examined – clearly setting a precedent for future interviewees. (Only kidding.)

Like many who have now chosen Mannum as their home, Brenda and Chris have a fascinating background, although both have more or less always called Adelaide “home”. Brenda also grew up in Mt Gambier and Sydney before stumbling across Chris while grape-picking in Lyndoch, where Chris was born and bred.

Among several appealing places and intriguing jobs, they have managed a remote station about 100km east of Esperance in WA with 5000 cattle, 18,000 sheep and a helluva lot more rabbits and roos. To avoid the nefarious temptations regularly faced by teenagers in the city, they moved the whole family to Peterborough in our state’s inner north for nine years, where Brenda opened a successful haberdashery-style shop. And most recently they lived for 16 years in the Victorian village of Timboon - close to The Twelve Apostles and “far smaller than Mannum” – from where Chris flew to/from the Moomba gas fields.

Perhaps not surprisingly, their children are now spread across our wide brown land: one is a “real character based in the peanut country” of Kingaroy (rural Queensland); another is an

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architect living in Sydney; and a third works in Adelaide as an interior designer.

Chris and Brenda’s original plans to spend their retirement as “classic grey nomads” was thwarted by parental deaths, so they decided to settle somewhere close to Adelaide, but not in the big city with its “terrible traffic”. Even considering Murray Bridge “too big”, they contemplated Mannum after living for a while in nearby Sunnyside and soon discovered a lovely home in our town with “fantastic neighbours”, settling in one week before Christmas.

While cheerfully acknowledging their “great decision” to live here, they still have itchy feet: they plan to tow a brand-spanking-new caravan with all the mod-cons to “anywhere warm in the north” once Mannum’s chilly clime becomes too disagreeable. And they fervently hope their daughter’s plans to extensively renovate their home will be completed while away.

Brenda is a keen seamstress and volunteers at the Hospital Auxiliary Shop along the main street, while Chris is a proficient photographer and enthusiastic home-brewer. With my stomach replete and interview complete, I left their home delighted with the knowledge that Chris and Brenda are yet another couple making Mannum an even better place.

he next HymnLovers Sing will be held on Sunday 17th May 2015 at the Mannum Uniting church, corner Walker Avenue and Greening Street.

The singing will start at 2 o’clock and finish about 4 pm, but we’ll take break after an hour or so for afternoon tea to lubricate our throats and regain our breath.

You may be wise to bring along a cushion to sit on, as the pews in the church can be a bit unsympathetic.

If you love the glorious old hymns of the church, come along for an inspiring afternoon of singing. There is no charge.

The HymnLovers Sing is an initiative of the Mannum Interchurch Council.

For more information, or to request your favourite hymns, call Carl or Lyn on 8569 7392 or 0449 947 009, or email on gross2oz@gmail.com.

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Paul Greenway

[If you know of a recent resident likely to make an impression on our fine town, please contact me at plgreenway@live.com.au]

Did you hear about the female opera singer who had quite a range at the lower end of the scale?

She was known as the deep C diva.

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Sing Australia National Youth Week Music Workshops big thank you for the generosity of the Mannum Community Club for hosting the performances of the National Youth Week music workshop participants, run by TheEmuTree founder Mr. Christian Teusner, on Friday evenings 10th and 17th of April.

Funded thro u gh Arts Development, Fun for Youth, NYW, Opal, and Hittin’ the Street, Country Arts SA, the workshops included classes at Mannum Community College

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and the Community Hub in music appreciation, performance and recording.

A great opportunity for 19 of the young performing artists in our midst to develop their skills and confidence, plus over 50 other young people to discover the joy of music making.

Mid Murray Council Tess Minett, Arts and Cultural Development Officer Amy Loechel, Community Development Officer

Like To Join Us Singing?

Sing Australia Chapter continuing on the first and has started in Mannum. third Monday evenings of the Learn and perform popular month, at the Mannum standards and music for special Community Hub, led by Karla events.

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Standard Sing Australia Thank you to the exmembership (there are special members of the Mannum pensioner and partner rates, Town Choir for the loan of students are free) and their keyboard. participation costs apply to Any enquiries please contact cover royalties, copyright, all Tess Minett, Arts and Cultural i n s u r a n c e s a n d o u r Development Officer for Mid professional music leaders.

Murray Council: 8569 0100 Our next meetings are on Monday to Thursday or Mondays 4th and 18th of May, tminett@mid-murray.sa.gov.au. from 6:30pm to 8pm and

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Mannum Rowing Club n perfect conditions, Mannum hosted its Annual Regatta on 11th April.

Unfortunately due to the start of school holidays, school events that were scheduled were not held, however the Regatta was well supported by the City Clubs of Riverside, Pt Adelaide, Adelaide High School, Prince Alfred, Torrens, Scotch College Old Collegians, Phoenix, Mawson, Adelaide University and the River Clubs of Murray Bridge, Waikerie, Renmark and Goolwa.

The feature race, the Arnold Cup for 3rd Grade Men was won by Phoenix.

Another highlight was a race by four of the Junior girls, Monique Stennett (14) Madeline Jarred (13) Mellissa Hamilton (13) and Madison Cook-Palm (13). They would have raced a Year 8/9 event but, as mentioned, due to no school events, rowed in the 3rd Grade Open Women’s Event. Although not gaining a place it was a real experience for them in competitive rowing. They have only been together since before Christmas but have now started to develop into a well-coordinated young crew, with a few school years ahead.

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As for most crews in training, evenings in summer with the southerly winds makes training almost impossible, so the other option is the early mornings at 6:30am, which the girls don’t seem to mind.

The results from the Regatta were a bit of a mixed bag with a win to Nikki Bond combining with a Phoenix lass in 3rd Grade Women’s, the Masters Mens Quad, a Mixed Double Scull, and a few minor places.

Phil Mangelsdorf, an ex-Mannum resident, presented the Trophies to Phoenix, the winning Arnold Cup Crew.

The Murray Bridge Regatta that was cancelled back in February due to the Hot Weather Policy was held on Sunday 12th after our Regatta. Mannum crews faired a bit better in winning the Masters Men’s Pair, Coxed Four, Double Scull, Quad Scull, Mixed Quad Scull and the Mixed Double Scull.

Louise Bond was pretty rapt in her first ever win in both the Mixed Quad, teaming with Shylie Davidson from Phoenix, Dennis Bock and Phil Gebhardt and with Leah Starick as

coxswain, and in a Mixed Double with Phil Gebhardt.

The Committee would like to thank all who helped out at our regatta. The Club was complimented by officials and visiting competitors for the way the Regatta was run and the services provided.

Thanks must also go to the Mid Murray Council for the (always) immaculate preparation of the Mary Ann Reserve.

Another compliment was made by a woman from New Zealand, a guest of Phil Mangelsdorf. He said “she could not get over the picturesque venue (the river and reserve) and the charm of the Club’s boat shed and facilities.”

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Murray Bridge Matinee Series

The Socks

ow winter is fast approaching, come to the next Matinee Performance presented by “Out of the Square” and The Rural City of Murray Bridge at the Murray Bridge Town Hall.

Enjoy a complimentary morning tea from 10am before the performance. Concert tickets are $16.00 each.

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“First Things First” Thursday 21st May 2015, at 11 am This is a one-man show of technically virtuosic dance and hilarious physical theatre that explores the art of “getting used to it”. Do you remember your first day of school?

The first time you rode a bike? Your first kiss? The first time is always memorable … but then you do it a second time … then a third. Suddenly, it’s second nature. Join award-winning performer Joseph Simons in this mindblowing display of physicality with his signature charm and wit. This is a show not to be missed.

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.

Whilst on the subject of dance, the Town Hall Troupers will be resuming on Saturday 9th May 2015 at 10am. If you are aged 50 or over, and would like to have a lot of fun getting fit, this might be for you. Each week, the one-hour class includes gentle exercises to keep joints flexible and to build muscle tone to support them. This is followed by learning performance-style routines. You don’t need any prior experience … just a willingness to learn and a sense of humour. It only costs a gold coin donation. The classes are held on the Murray Bridge Town Hall stage (entry via Sixth Street). For further information, phone Avis on 8539 1430.

While you are at the Murray Bridge Town Hall, you are invited to visit the beautiful Murray Bridge Regional Gallery.

From 1st to 17th May, the combined Rotary Clubs of Mobilong and Murray Bridge will be holding their very popular annual exhibition featuring a variety of artwork from local artists.

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.

’ve been slowly making the transition back into a family household after deciding that being on my own with a house to myself just wasn’t for me. I miss Mannum but Gawler isn’t that far away.

I’m living with the grandkids now. Their parents are here too but the kids outnumber us. There are four or five around, depending on the time. One is at uni, home for holidays, two live next door – married – to each other. Only one of them is mine by heritage, the other I’ve adopted. He’s a beauty.

The fourth lives near, is in and out after work or between shifts or to use the computer or to pick up her shopping which she left in our freezer – you get the idea. She often brings her ‘significant other’ who is an o t h er I’m considering adopting. Then there’s the girl who lives around the corner and who stayed here for some of her high school years and who just belongs. Plus a few others

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Fees apply for the above services

For more information about any of these services, please phone Coralie on 8569 0240 Monday to Friday Between 8:30am and 4:30pm Or Pick up a handbook which outlines the fees and services available from the Hospital, Medical Centre or Dom Care Office Page 18

Vivian Garner

What colour socks do bears wear?

They don’t wear socks, they have bear feet!

What is the last thing you take off before you go to bed?

Your feet off the floor.

Do plumbers wear tap shoes?

Don’t know, but I guess they think clogs are good for business.

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the kids collect on the way by.

The parents are at work most days and I am trying to be helpful, but not intrusive.

So, when I saw the socks tucked under the lounge I said nothing. The next day I pulled them out and sat them on the arm. It is a black lounge and they are white socks so you couldn’t miss them. There were a few curious looks but nothing said. I suspected which grand-kid was the guilty party. He leaves things everywhere but usually only in his own space. Lovely kid, you just couldn’t begrudge him a little fault like that. But three days in I thought – enough. I picked them up to march them to his room when I noticed a familiar bit of black thread in the toe – a hole I had fixed on the run.

Whoops! Guess who is putting up with who? – ‘whom’ if you want to be pedantic. I don’t – at least not now. Not until they forget about the socks.

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Can you spare a few hours occasionally or regularly?

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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.

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Issue Number 101

Our Cambodian Campaign A Hope for a “Chance to Dance”

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annum residents since 2002, we have dedicated our retirement to an impoverished community on Koh Rumdual island, in the Tonle Bassac River and 22km from the Cambodian capital, Phnom Penh.

Initially visiting to run a holiday program for 60 children attending a volunteer-built school, we were overwhelmed by the tragic history, amazed by the children’s resilience, captivated by their warm hearts, and motivated to continue our help.

Life is so obviously hard there: with no electricity or running water everything has to be done manually. And on the island (3km by 1km) homes are so basic; mostly about four square metres, with grass walls, tin roofs and bamboo floors, no furniture, and built on stilts to avoid flooding.

During our six visits, we have, among other things:

• bought a water pump and sand filters, and built a five-tap hand washing station for the school, • installed gutters and downpipes for 26 families, with plans for many more this year, • funded two toilets/bathrooms (as most have to squat in the fields), • repaired homes, including safer steps, as well as roofs, walls, lean-tos, decks etc., • funded medical needs from broken arms and physio for children with cerebral palsy to life-saving surgery after an accident, • started teaching skills such as art and sewing to help locals earn an income, and • supplied clothes, new and pre-loved, that we made or were donated by friends.

• provided schoolbooks in the local language (Khmer), teaching resources and school uniforms for three classes of kindergarten and Grades 1 and 2,

A local lady, Ok Vie, cooks rice so school children can enjoy nourishing free lunches.

Otherwise, they eat what is grown in the garden, caught in the river or raised and caught on the land, which includes delicacies such as crickets, lizards, rats and chili-flavoured tarantulas.

We will return soon for another six months.

Many projects are planned, particularly regarding gutters because groundwater is contaminated and river-water is polluted, so catching drinkable rainwater can save lives. We found a tradesman in a nearby village to make gutters to order. We then load them onto a tuk-tuk (local transport) and

And we continue to:

• sponsor four children to attend school beyond Grade 2, • sell string bracelets made by women of this community of 320 who struggle to eke out a basic existence, and • raise funds for future projects.

take the “ferry” (planks lashed to two fishing boats) to the island, and install them with flexible downpipes so many ceramic pots can be filled with rain.

We invest a lot of our own money and pay all our own travel expenses, but always welcome donations to help fund these and future projects. If you wish to contribute, please send an email to sue.lewis@live.com; drop off a donation to Nathalie at Picklemee Grandma, opposite the Information Centre along Randell Street; or buy some gifts, such as greeting cards and the bracelets, made by these poor Cambodians, from the same shop.

Many thanks.

Sue Lewis Hocking and Daryl Hocking

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Chaffey Learning Exchange Project

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grant of $1.1m to GrowSmart Training through the South Australian River Murray Sustainability - Regional Development Innovation Fund (SARMS-RDIF) will bring a total investment of $2.2m to the innovative Chaffey Learning Exchange Project (CLX) 2015 to expand, energise and integrate tertiary education with the business and industry sectors in the Riverland and Murraylands.

Parallel contributions of $1.1m from the partnership brokered by School and Beyond Inc brings the combined skills, resources and innovative approaches of eight significant funding partners to the implementation of the Chaffey Learning Exchange Project 2015. Led by proponent, GrowSmart Training the partnership includes Charles Darwin University, Flinders University Clinical School, TAFE SA, Australian Landscape Trust, Department of Education and Child Development, Trade Schools for the Future and Tolleys Nurseries Pty Ltd with additional support from regional councils and the Regional Development Board, Murraylands and Riverland.

The Chaffey Learning Exchange Project 2015 builds upon the significant research into the potential of online learning to support tertiary education initiated in the Riverland by Ian and Noelle Tolley and the Flinders University Clinical School, and parallel work undertaken through the

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Murraylands Education Precinct Project to address access to tertiary education and training across both regions. As a major partner Charles Darwin University will bring all the experience and resources of a major online institution to the regions while Flinders University ClinicalSchool will bring their expertise in building an overseas market for local training.

The SARM-RDIF Grant to the Chaffey Learning Exchange Project 2015 takes the emphasis from infra-structure and places it firmly with skills, resources and innovative capability. The $1.1m grant recognises the significant and diverse contributions of eight funding partners and their innovative approaches to post-secondary education, integration of business, industry and education sectors and the potential to develop the tertiary education sector as a major contributor to the regional economies along the Murray Darling Basin.

The Chaffey Learning CLX Project will be based in the Loxton Research Centre and School and Beyond Inc offices in Murray Bridge under the direction of Partnership Broker/Executive Officer, Dr Ann Herraman.

For more details please contact – Dr Ann Herraman, Chaffey Learning Exchange Project Director, School and Beyond Inc 0419 816 490 or annh@schoolandbeyond.com.au

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Mid Murray Support Services Mannum Community Hub

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From the Coordinator

hank you to our community for supporting our programs. Our garden is really coming along with Vic and his team tending it every day. The dance group has seen an overwhelming response, and all of our other user groups and participants have continued to stream in.

If you are looking for a space to hire for seminars or presentations, come in and have a look at the HUB, you will be surprised.

Scrooges has been providing wonderful financial support to help keep the service provision going to those who need it. Drop into Scrooges and grab yourself a bargain. If you are a business and in need of bags of rags, ask at Scrooges!

Our Office at 71 Randell St offers a Centrelink outlet and is the heart of our organisation for providing HACC services. Cheryl, Robbie and Gail have been busy assisting service recipients and are always looking for more volunteers to help with domestic chores, transport and gardening. Shelly assists with our volunteer reimbursements and general account keeping.

The Board is preparing for the funding changeover from the HACC program to the new Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP).

From the Volunteer Coordinator

It gives me much pleasure to say that I am part of this great organisation that supports many diverse areas in the community.

Volunteers are the cornerstone of the organisation. I take this opportunity to thank every one of our volunteers for everything they give to benefit the community.

We are holding a Morning Tea for National Volunteers Week (11th – 17th May).

Volunteering Australia is currently undertaking a review of the Definition of Volunteering. For me the definition is a person who freely offers to be part of a not for profit organisation to undertake a task for no financial payment, only to receive reimbursement for pre-approved out of pocket expenses.

When I started as a volunteer with the organisation in May 2012 my role gave me an intrinsic reward; great satisfaction and a sense of self-accomplishment related to my personal and professional goals.

Think you might be interested?

Call into our office or phone 8569 2129 and leave your contact details, we have many positions and would love to hear from you. I will phone you to arrange a time to go through your chosen position and explain what it entails. Currently we are seeking shop assistants and anyone prepared to help sort clothes and bric a brac at our Scrooges Op Shop, maybe retail is your niche. We also require Domestic Cleaners, some people love cleaning and like to see where they have been and also whilst you are cleaning a service recipients home you can make someone’s day special just by being there.

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.

Volunteers are also required for home maintenance, gardening and small window cleaning jobs. Maybe you like pottering around in the garden and are a budding gardener who would like to share your time, skills and knowledge.

MMSS has Service Recipients across a vast area of the Mid Murray Council. If you live in or around Mannum, Palmer, Nildottie, Purnong, Walker Flat, Swan Reach, Blanchetown or Morgan and are considering volunteering we would love to hear from you. Let’s Give Happy, Live Happy.

(Dee, VC) From Scrooges

Thank you to all of our customers who supported us during the Hot Rod Show weekend and the Easter period.

Now that the colder weather is here, we will be looking for warmer clothing and bedding. If anyone has any of these warm items, in good clean condition, that you are willing to donate, they would be appreciated.

Karen thanks the volunteers who made sure that the shop operations were maintained while she was away on leave. An excellent job done by all.

From the HUB

Basic Computing starts on Friday 8th May for 5 weeks.

Sculpturing classes start on Friday 8th May for 6 weeks.

We are considering Candle Making Classes. This will depend on the number of registrations of

interest we receive. Evening classes will be held once a week over four weeks, commencing in June. Contact the Hub to register your interest.

Tai Chi and Yoga start again on Wednesday 29th April.

Thank you to all the volunteers who assisted with the school holiday program – an action packed week serving approximately 200 participants in the programs provided. If it was not for these wonderful people we would be unable to offer such a great program assisting families of this community by providing fun filled activities for the children!

Come along to the May Friendship Lunch and Movie on Thursday 21st May. Movie: Witness for the Prosecution, an Agatha Christie international hit. Cost is $10.00 inclusive of meal/drinks and movie!

Arrive at 11:45am. Bookings essential, call the Hub to secure yours.

LGBIQ Movie Lunch at The HUB

Date: Saturday 27th June. Movie: Pride – starring Imelda Staunton, followed by a Mardi Gras Dinner.

Come dressed for the Theme (prizes for the best drag). The movie starts at 3:00pm. Cost: $10 per person (to be paid prior to the day).

For enquiries, to secure your bookings or register for any courses or programs, contact the Hub Monday to Friday 9:00am–4:00pm, 8569 1832.

Bev Forgan

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 101 Mannum Mag Page 21

Reconciliation for Raukkan

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aukkan Community is celebrated on our Australian $50 note, which also features local Aboriginal inventor-writer David Unaipon, the designer of today’s modern mechanical shears among his other inventions.

The name “Raukkan” means “meeting place” in the Ngarrindjeri language. Earlier the name was anglicised to “Point McLeay”, when Rev Taplin conducted a mission on the Coorong banks of the Murray River.

Today Raukkan attracts many visitors. It is a thriving, proud Ngarrindjeri community. A prosperous plant nursery and a café and health clinic feature in Raukkan’s impressive list of enterprises, as well as its successful school and learning centre. Raukkan’s ANZAC memorial wall displays a large picture of those local Aboriginal men and women who served our country during major world wars. Until recent Federal Government cutbacks, Raukkan unemployment was well under control. 200 people living on the community were busy studying for diplomas and degrees or managing the five businesses and a cropping farm with beef cattle enterprise on their Ngarrindjeri lands.

Raukkan’s Ngarrindjeri people who are living there do not want to be treated as special or given extra unfair consideration for their “life-style choices”, whatever that jargon means. They pay their rates and taxes. Their governance is the shared responsibility of Ngarrindjeri Elders and Coorong District Council, dealing with decision making, planning, services and infrastructure, economic development and culture. The Federal Government has cut funding for running essentialservices such as water, electricity and sewerage. Without funding, this community will lose all their stellar programs.

‘Closing The Gap’ is a nice political phrase, but is also a hollow-sounding dream.

On Tuesday June 2nd, as part of Reconciliation Week, join us anytime between 8am and 11am in Diamond Park Murray Bridge. Meet and mix, share storiesand concerns.

The day begins with a healthy breakfast, including fruit and pancakes. There will be play equipment for little ones and games for bigger kids. Pop up stalls might interest you, or listen to music and songs by local children and artists, and well-known guest speakers.

Just One Way Based on Joyleen Abbott’s account of her early childhood on Henbury Station in the book ‘The Wailing’. When she was older, Joyleen’s parents chose to send her to Hermannsburg Mission, rather than risk having her taken further south by the white authorities, where she would have lost all contact with her family.

Just one way, take them away any little half-castes, take them away.

Take ‘em for training, take ‘em for good never come back... no one could.

Just one way, take them away find them half-castes and take them away.

Send them to missions, lock them in schools make it apparent the white man rules.

Their fathers and mothers can’t say no all the little half-castes have to go.

Crying in camp - their kids can’t stay grab them, take them... just one way.

Hide ‘em all week when policemen come run to the sandhills - run legs, run!

Right in the bush till policemen past two days, three days, small half-caste.

Just one way, take them away if you find ‘em, take them away.

In sandhill country, got to stay with your grandmothers - just one way looking for witchetty, kangaroo hunting for rabbits, goanna too.

Take them away, take them away all the little half-castes … just one way.

Max and Jacqui Merckenschlager

Mypolonga Meditation Mindfulness, Movement and Meditation classes at Mypolonga

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tart the week with your body refreshed and your mind clear!

Everyone is welcome on Monday mornings at the Uniting church, Green St, Mypolonga at 9:15 to 10:30, except school and public holidays.

Frances Bartlettleads 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”.

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 focuses 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.

A gold coin donation is appreciated.

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The Perfect Solution

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arie had reached a certain age where she tried to ignore birthdays. Her children mercilessly did not allow her to do so still it was nice that they remembered.

Like so many of her friends she was more or less alone.

Harry had died the previous year and she now realised how much she had relied on him for certain matters.

Dealing with banks and annuities and the interminable bureaucracy that was encountered at all levels of government and business was exasperating and time consuming.

Firstly there had been the execution of the will and application for probate. Whilst access to joint bank accounts was possible there were other matters which needed to be resolved. It became clear to Marie that her priorities were not the same as those of the legal firm administering the will. And so the process dragged on for some months before she felt she was able to begin to make any plans for her future. It also became apparent that the lack of haste had not inhibited any of the charges.

Then there was the telephone company. Through a number of calls, all of which required some sort of telephone roulette, she spoke to a number of voices. None of them seemed to understand that her husband was deceased. All of them required him to advise them personally that he was actually dead and that he wanted the name of the service to be changed. She couldn’t even cancel the service, Harry had to do that.

Changes of title and other business matters, even though they were small in value, involved various government departments. Each time contact was made it was with a different person and before any forward progress could be made the entire matter had to be described again. Often, just as a change in routine, the voice at the other end would discover it was lunch time or

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that the matter should really be dealt with by another department. Sometimes the voice would oblige by transferring her to the other department, on other occasions a telephone number would be offered and the call terminated. Lunch called the voice.

Then there was dealing with various people such as the plumber when the septic became blocked. The water bill arrived with an outrageous amount as usage. More voices, more departments. There was a similar experience with the electricity company.

Perhaps the most annoying thing in her new experiences was the belief by so much of the world that computers and mobile phones were the answer to civilisation’s prayers. She had never had a mobile phone before feeling no need for it. Her family insisted she have one now so she bowed to the pressure and sallied forth to a phone shop. The bright young things did not understand when she told them she was all grown up and had stopped playing games when she was fifteen.

Eventually she was sold a phone but she felt as though she had gone fifteen rounds with a world champion.

Her computer and credit cards was another experience.

Passwords and email addresses seem to multiply like rabbits. Then everyone recommended regular change of passwords. In the IT world there seemed to be an infallible belief in the infinite capacity of the mind to retain all the changes and discard all the unwanted data.

Marie found she did not have that capacity. She was near despair when she found the solution. Almost always when asked for a password there was a small print message asking “forgottenyour password?” Marie changed all her passwords. Now every time she sees the message she types in the box “yes!” It works every time.

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n the Sunday 29th March the kids from Camp Quality came to Mannum for their annual visit.

About 50 guests attended and a great day was had by all. Thanks to the volunteers from the CFS for entertaining the kids and thanks also to the Captain and crew of the Proud Mary for their contribution.

Mannum Lions are still collecting good saleable goods for our garage sales. If anyone has goods to donate could you please ring Barry Ramm on 8569 1423 or Barry Mansell on 8569 1032 so we can arrange collection. This is a great source of funds and the money raised goes back into our community.

The skate park shelter is finally completed and is a great asset to this area. This park and shelter has been built for the youth of Mannum and it is hoped that our young people look after what is in fact theirs. It is very disturbing to see that the new furniture in the shelter has been graffitied already. To the young people of Mannum, talk to your friends about looking after this area that has been given to you and if you see anyone vandalising it report them. Be proud of what you have.

The Diarist

Barry Mansell

Mannum Lions – We Serve

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Works, Services and Projects Update from Mid Murray Council rief notes on a selection of i t e ms d i s c u s s e d o r determined at the Tuesday 14th April 2015 meeting.

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• Discussions have been held with the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure regarding the supply and installation of more suitable directional signage for Younghusband via Bakers Hut Road.

• Discussions have been held with the Rural City of Murray Bridge and the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure regarding directional and information signage from the South Eastern Freeway to Mannum. Further discussions will be held regarding the costs for the signs and installation.

• Advice regarding the riverbank slumping at East Front Road indicates that there is still a likelihood of riverbank slumping at some stage in the future. Council will seek to open the current closed section of East Front Road for recreational purposes (walking, bike riding, horse riding) subject to approval from Local Government Risk Services.

• A temporary road closure of the service road from Nildottie IGA to the Nildottie Soldiers Memorial Hall for the official opening of the John Gregory Memorial Playground on 3

May 2015, has been approved.

• Santrev Pty Ltd has applied for a reduction in the development application fees associated with an additional two sheds on each of the original seven farms approved for the poultry farm near Blanchetown. Given the previous reduction in fees paid to Council and assistance for the access road to the development, Council has decided not to reduce the fees payable on this occasion.

• Year Two of the Building Maintenance Program for the 2015/16 budget has been endorsed for consideration, following consultation, in relation to the following buildings:• Keyneton Soldiers Memorial Institute – Hall • Morgan Medical Centre • Arnold Park Toilets • Blanchetown Golf Club Clubrooms • Cambrai Hall • Wall Flat Hall • Murray Watch has sent a letter to the Premier of South Australia, the River Murray Boating and Recreation Advisory Group and Council regarding the damage to unprotected banks of the River, and other boats as a result of wake boarding and wake surfing. Council will await a response from the other recipients prior to further consideration.

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Interest for the position (female) of an Independent Member of the Development Assessment Panel for a period of 12 months from 1 July 2015. All other existing members have been reappointed for a further 12 months until 30 June 2016.

The State Minister for Health advises that pathology services in regional areas will not be changed.

The South Australian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (SACAT) has advised that from 30 March 2015 a person dissatisfied with the land valuation of their property may now lodge an appeal with SACAT. A report on the establishment of a Commercial Enterprises Committee of Council incorporating the existing Mannum Caravan Park Committee and other Commercial leases and operations of Council will be undertaken. Council will also establish an Economic Development Working Party to explore and progress economic development initiatives, opportunities and business growth.

Council will obtain legal advice and discuss options in relation to the operation of Confederation of Australian Motor Sport endorsed events and other off road racing events held on private properties and areas within the Council district.

•Following consultation with businesses in Randell Street by Councillor Kuhn and Councillor Wilkinson regarding a proposed mobile caravan café, Council has approved the café for a 12 month trial basis only, at 4 locations – Mary Ann Reserve, Arnold Park, Bolto Reserve and Haythorpe Reserve, subject to the payment of applicable permit fees and a range of conditions.

• The Mannum Progress Association requested financial assistance to stage a River Fireworks Spectacular on New Year’s Eve in Mannum.

Council has agreed to contribute $500, subject to the Association meeting all other costs from private donations, and organising the event.

• Council has approved a request from the Mannum RSL to use the rose garden on the southern side nearest to the river as a Memorial Garden.

• A State-wide petition has been organised by the State Local Government Association to retain and index State Government concessions on Council rates. The petition is available to be signed at the Council offices and various businesses/associations and community groups.

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Mannum Golf Club Competition Results Date: 28/03/2015 Competition: Stroke Monthly Medal Sponsor: Leith Kahl Cabinet Makers P Kroehn 66 P Joiner 69 B Silcock 69 S Thiele 70 T Johnson 72 J Applebee 73 M Morrissy 73 D Wilson 74 Nearest To Pin 4 & 13 Phil Kroehn 6 & 15 Sandra Dahlits Putting Comp A Grade T Johnson 26 B Grade B Fisher 27 Date: 31/03/2015 Competition: Stableford

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One golfer asks his friend, “Why are you so late in arriving for your tee time?”

His friend replied, “It’s Sunday. I had to toss a coin between going to church or playing golf.”

“OK,” said his friend, “but why did that take so long?”

“Well,” said the fellow, “It took over 25 tosses to get it right!”

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Nearest To Pin 4 & 13 Phil Kroehn 6 & 15 Colin Vigar Longest Putt Bill Fisher Date: 07/04/2015 Competition: Stableford Sponsor: Mannum Waters J Applebee 39 F Hiller D Wilson 34 G Hill T Johnson 32 Date: 11/042015 Competition: Stableford P Kroehn 42 N Kroehn B Fisher 37 D Wilson

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P Joyner 36 J Applebee S Applebee 36 T Johnson Nearest To Pin 6 & 15 Phil Kroehn Longest Putt Nick Kroehn Date: 14/04/2015 Competition: Stroke Sponsor: Mannum Ag T Miller 69 C Vigar T Johnson 74 D Wilson K Bretag 75 B Fisher J Applebee 77 B Logan Nearest To Pin 4 & 13 Colin Vigar

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Two golfers, partners in a club tournament, met on the green for the first time.

After introductions, the first golfer asked, “What’s your handicap?”

“Oh, I’m a scratch golfer,” the other replied.

“Really!” exclaimed the first, suitably impressed to be paired with this partner.

“Yes, I write down all my good scores and scratch out the bad ones!”

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Shearer Ward Update

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orry I missed the previous edition of the Mannum Mag; I do appreciate the comments I receive from members of the community who like to read my article.

• Gass Reserve is now in a 50 km zone.

• The Randell Street “Taxi Zone” is now a normal car park.

Main Street Committee Meeting

I assisted Cr Kuhn with a survey on the main Street to ascertain the views of property owners/occupants/workersregarding questions on busking, an application to operate a Mobile Caravan Café, car-parking time limits and event advertising at Monument Corner. We have not surveyed everyone, and have concentrated on premises where food is served. I am interested in parking time limits as I received a few requests for 2-hour car parking time limits on the southern end of the main street, as many older residents can’t get all their shopping done in 1 hour, and find it difficult to walk up the stairs from River Lane.

Some of the shop owners stated that they would like to see more policing of the existing time limits, and more visible inspectors. Some would prefer that offenders be just warned and not fined.

Disability Committee

The Committee looked at disabled car parking in Randell Street and possible locations for an additional disabled car park.

There are plans for a gopher crossing near Aminya, but this is not a pedestrian crossing.

Gophers were discussed in relation to the need for better access to footpaths from roads.

There will be a Gopher Education Session at the

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Councillor Steve Wilkinson Mannum Leisure Centre on the 5th May. Gophers are a very important means of transport for some of our residents. As a Council we need to provide for their safety. I understand that there is a 10 km speed limit for gophers. However, this speed is not safe on the main street footpaths. Users of gophers need to be careful not to run into pedestrians.

A meeting between the Council, Mannum Progress Association and Mannum Lions Club discussed the Mannum entrances. Discussion focused on having a stone wall with the wording ‘Welcome to Mannum’. Over the years there have been plans for the entrances, but these have been too costly. It is hoped that just a simple low cost stone wall will be a good start to improving the entrances.

The need for a floating pontoon and some hitching posts at the Mary Ann Reserve boat ramp was also discussed. Council has applied for a grant to improve this area. To date this has not been successful. Floating pontoons, part funded by grants, exist at other reserves in the Council area, including Wongulla and Walkers Flat.

I have attended receptions for volunteers at Mannum, Swan Reach, Truro and Morgan. These gave me a chance to talk to residents from other areas and check out some issues being discussed in Council.

We have had two brief budget workshops which have not gone well in regard to getting funding for what I would like to achieve. As with the other levels of government, Federal and State, Mid Murray Council spends a lot more money than we receive on a continual basis. Capital items are

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funded from loans, with our long-term debt continuing to increase. The Long Term Financial Plan does show light at the end of the tunnel, but there is a lot of infrastructure upgrading needed that is not included in the short- and long-term plans. Council will update the Strategic Plan as required by the Local Government Act. One of the goals for 2014/15 was to reduce net expenditure by $2,000,000 over 2 years. To date little has been achieved in this area, but management is working on operating as efficiently and effectively as possible. Some savings are expected from the reviews being undertaken. I have not seen these proposed savings reflected in the 2015/16 draft budget.

I still receive complaints about corellas.

Guidelines on how to control their numbers and how to move them on have been available for many years, but the problem continues here and in many other areas. Corellas will be considered by Council shortly, so hopefully an achievable solution to the problem will be found. I was told by a State Government specialist on the matter that they would move on when the rains come, but the rains have come and they are still here.

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

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

Councillor Steve Wilkinson

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

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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

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$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.

Berth To Let

Hall For Hire

Mannum Waters Berth Number 60 10 metres x 20 metres Suit Large Vessel $60 per week Good location, corner berth, easy to access.

Call owner 0437 860 002.

Hall available for hire Mondays and Wednesdays.

Reasonable rates.

Central location.

Contact treasurer 8569 2385.

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 Wed–Fri and Sun: 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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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.8569 2818.

MONTHLY st 1 Monday WEEKLY 9:45am Combined Probus, Club.

Monday 10:00am Murray Darlings Red 9:15-10:30am Mindfulness, Hatters, Café Mannum. 8569 1438.

Movement and Meditation Yoga, 1st Tuesday Uniting Church, Green St, 7:30pm Agricultural Society.

Mypolonga. Frances Bartlett 0407 Showground.

678 311. Not school/public holidays.

2nd Tuesday Palmer Card Day. Collier ParkHall, Mon, Wed and Fri Palmer. 8569 4184.

10:00am-3:00pm The Hall. 5 Greening Street. 8569 1643.

2nd Wednesday 9:00am Shared Stitches of Mannum Tue, Wed and Thur Quilting Group. Lions Den, 9:00am-1:00pm Mannum Men’s Showground. 8569 2363.

Shed. MCH. 8:00pm Mannum Gem and Minerals Tuesday and Thursday Club. MurraylandsGemandMineral 10am-4pm, MIFSA (Mental Illness Club, Collier Park Palmer. Leonie Fellowship of SA). St Andrews Hughes. 8278 2112.

Church, activities, lunch ($3).

2nd Thursday Tuesday and Friday 1:30pm Prayer Meeting for 8:00am Walkie Talkies. Lions Den, Mannum. Baptist Church, William Showground. Helen 8569 2275.

St. Tuesday 3rd Monday 9:30am Prayer and Bible Study; 1:30-4:00pm Scrabble & Games.

Friendship Group (10:30am).

MCH. Gold Coin Donation.

Riverword Christian Centre.

8569 1832.

Greening St. 8569 1333.

3rd Wednesday 9:00-10:00am Mannum Weight 7:00-8:00pm, Combined Churches Watchers. MCH. Jane Kelly Prayer Meeting. See Pause a While 8569 1799. for location.

4:15pm Aroona Joeys. Showground.

2pm-4pm History Group. MCH. 5:30pm Aroona Cubs. Showground.

8569 1832.

Kym Walton 0407 179 101.

3rd Thursday Wednesday 10:30am-2:30pm Seniors Social 10:00am Down to Earth, Activity Days. St Andrews Anglican Community Garden Group. MCH. Church. 8532 2255.

10:00-11:15am, Yoga. MCH. Fee 11:00am Mannum RSL. Mannum $5.00 Bring your own mat.

Rowing Club/RSL. Friday 3rd Friday 9:30 am Bus Trip. MIFSA 10:00am Secateurs Soup & Soapies. participants, donation. Trevor or St Andrews Church. All welcome.

Sam 0427 442 775 3rd Saturday OTHER 10am-mid pm Gem Cutting and 1st and 3rd Sunday Silversmithing W/shop.

9:30am Murray Mallee Field MurraylandsGemandMineralClub, Archers. Long Gully Rd, Mannum.

CollierParkPalmer.LeonieHughes.

Ian Baensch (after 6pm) 8569 1274.

8278 2112.

Alternate Wednesdays 8:00pm-midnight Mannum Dances.

1:00pm Sewing/Craft and Lutheran Hall, Cliff St. Judy 0488 Computing Group. Baptist Church 130 354, Lesley 8569 2449.

House, William St. Lisa 8569 6040, 4th Thursday Helen 8569 2886.

7:30pm Progress Association.

Alternate Fridays Meeting Room Council Chambers.

1:30pm Senior Citizen’s Club. Club Last Monday Rooms. Marnie: 8569 2980.

1:30pm Hospital Auxiliary. Meeting Every Three Months Room, Esmeralda St. 7:30pm Neighbourhood Watch.

First Wednesday Leisure Centre. Coordinator Russ Noon Mannum Mag Committee.

Dellow 0428 813 201.

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 APRIL Mannum Garden Group Lions Den Monday 27th, 7:55am Trip to Adelaide gardens. All welcome.

Bev Connell, 8570 4322 Monster Shed Sale Cambrai Museum Saturday 28th, 10:30am–2:30pm Trash and Treasure. Giveaways.

MAY Crystal and Craft Fair 2015 Collier Park (Palmer Oval) Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd Free entry. Crystals, Crafts, Jewellery, Gemstones, Fossils, Rocks, Plants, Bric-A-Brac Phone: 0488 489 014 See page 16.

Floatfest 2015 Mary Ann Reserve Saturday 2nd – Sunday 3rd World record attempt, largest number floating kayaks/canoes, fun for kids, Come and Try canoeing, PS Marion, activities for all, stalls, markets, regional food. Details www.floatfest.com.au See page 1.

Mannum Garden Group Lions Den Monday 11th, 9:15am Excursion to Roseberry Nursery. All welcome.

Bev Connell (8570 4322) HymnLovers Sing Mannum Uniting Church, cnr Walker and Greening Streets Sunday 17th, 2pm – 4pm Contact: Carl & Lyn Gross Ph: 8569 7392 See page 15.

Grand Opening Main Street, Nildottie John Gregory Memorial Playground Tractor Trek, Displays, Morning Tea, BBQ Lunch See page 2.

TV Gardening, Sophie Thompson Cambrai Hall Sunday 17th, 1:30pm Techniques and tips, plant sales, afternoon tea.

Cost: $6. RSVP for catering.

Julia Lloyd 0419 802 334.

See pages 5 and 8.

Mannum Garden Group Lions Den Monday 25th, 9:15am Excursion biggest morning tea.

All welcome.

Bev Connell (8570 4322) Winter Wonderland Ball Mannum Football Club Saturday 30th, 7:30 pm till late Dress up, come along, enjoy some great music. Ticket $25 (2 course meal, bar price drinks, entertainment). All welcome.

Tickets available at bar or contact Merrin 0412 307 720 JUNE Rump and Red Night Mannum Football Club Saturday 13th, from 6:30pm Tickets $25 (400 gm rump steak with veg, complimentary glass of red wine and etched wine glass). All welcome.

Tickets available at the bar or contact Merrin 0412 307 720 Mannum Garden Group Lions Den Monday 15th, 9:15am Visit Mt Pleasant Community Garden. All welcome.

Contact: Bev Connell Phone: 8570 4322 Mannum Garden Group Lions Den Monday 29th, 10am Guest speaker TBA. 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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