Mannum mag 2015 issue 103 by Mannum Community Magazine Inc

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July 2015

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Issue Number 103

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Women of the River Country he Murray Darling Basin stretching across four states is home to the country’s three longest rivers, the Murray, the Darling and the Murrumbidgee. Our mighty rivers offer a rich heritage that meanders through our lives, evoking imagery, smells and sounds. As far as records date back, many river stories record the major role played by men of the rivers, with the contribution of women often overlooked. The Women of the River Country, developed by the volunteers and staff of the Mannum Dock Museum, highlights the importance of 19 remarkable women who played a vital role in shaping our mighty river country.

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Pearl Wallace: First Woman River Captain. Wentworth NSW Ruby Hunter: Aboriginal Singer, Songwriter. Renmark SA Ivy Carr: Queen of Cuisine on the Murray. Morgan SA Mary Ann Randell: Murray River Mother. Mannum SA Elizabeth “Bessie” Randell: A Murray River Love Story. Mannum SA Eliza Arbuckle -A Murray River Explorer. Morgan SA Jessie Wakefield - World War One Heroine. Goolwa SA Mary Ann Edwards: A River Entrepreneur. Murray Bridge SA Pauline Milich: Mother of 14, Midwife to over 200 more! Loxton SA Ella Chaffey: Stories from a River Past. Renmark SA Hattie Schell and Hattie Sexton Schell: The Two Hatties. Mildura VIC Hilda Creager: Professional Fisherwoman. Rufus River NSW Elizabeth Williams: Courage and a Cannon. Dareton NSW Jessie Dunstone: Well, I Love it! Swan Hill VIC Margaret Court: Tennis Legend. Albury NSW Helen Sutherland: Murray Grey Breeder. Wodonga VIC Elyne Mitchell: A Woman of High River Country. Towong VIC Essie Nisbet: Over 20,000 River Welcomes. Echuca VIC

Deb Alexander, Executive Officer of the Mannum Dock Museum, says that the project, started as a local exhibition for Mannum, “developed into a major presentation of which we are all extremely proud”. “We have certainly made a personal connection with these women through many hours of research, talking to family members, contemplation and astonishment, as we delved deeper into the intriguing lives of these remarkable women from Goolwa to the Snowy Mountains.”

The exhibition also profiles eleven outstanding local women who have shaped the township. • • • • • • • •

Alvena Arnold: Keeping the Home Fires Burning Eileen Dunn: What Glass Ceiling. From Nurse to Director of Nursing Bella Randell: Courageous and Capable Joan Kreiser: Mannum District Council’s first female Councillor Brigitte Schache: From Refugee to Highly Decorated Volunteer Eileen Ellis: Famous River Pasties Lucy Shearer: An Independent River Woman Isobelle Campbell: Chosen to Protect. Custodian of the Ngangaraku and Peramangk People • Carol Greening: A Big River Heart • Stella Schultz: Mannum’s living treasure • Murray Darlings Red Hatters: River fun and friendship

The potential of this exhibition is endless and the Mannum Dock Museum hopes to tour this exhibition across the entire Murray Darling Basin in the years to come. “I feel very proud our Museum’s volunteers and staff have produced an exhibition of national quality profiling these outstanding women’s achievements”, said Rob Bowring, Chairman of the Mannum Dock Museum. “I believe the Australian Maritime Museum at Darling Harbour is also very interested in securing the exhibition which is the ultimate in recognition for the township of Mannum, the Museum and the Mid Murray Council”, said Dave Burgess, Mayor of the Mid Murray Council. The exhibition, officially opened by Jocelyn Brown, daughter of the late Hilda Creager, one of the profiled women, was attended by the Hon Ms Annabel Digance MP. Isobelle Campbell, Custodian of the Ngangaruku People captured everyone with her ‘Welcome to Country”. Special guest, Archie Roach OAM, partner of the late Ruby Hunter one of the profiled women, delighted the crowd with his presentation of songs of his life on the River and with Ruby. The Women of the River Country Exhibition (free entry at the Arnold Gallery, Mannum Dock Museum) will remain in Mannum for the remainder of the year and will then commence its river tour. “For most of history, Anonymous was a woman.” Virginia Woolf

Trunkated Suitcase Exhibition A Photo-journalism project featuring portraits and stories of people from the Mid Murray region. Portraits of the River People Hon. Annabel Digance, Mayor Dave Burgess and Isobelle Campbell

Ageing in the Murraylands Calendars & Dates Church Services

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Women of the River Country

3 Classifieds 23 Musical Miscellany 28 Mid Murray Council 22 On My Bookshelf 3 Mid Murray Support Services 10 Out of this World

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Teen Challenge

Letters to the Editor Deadline 24th July for publication in the August issue

Automatic Defibrillators Walker Flat and Wongulla now have publicly accessible automatic defibrillators. Thanks to a combined fundraising effort by locals, volunteers and community groups, two of the life saving units have been installed. They are at the Corner Store near the Walker Flat ferry, and the Progress Shed at 649 Cliffview Drive Wongulla. The AED units are simple and easy to use, and guide you step b y s t e p wi t h s p o k e n instructions. The defibrillator will only deliver a shock if the heart is not beating regularly, so there is no chance of causing harm.

No training is necessary to use one, but you can gain confidence by attending a course, or downloading the St John iPhone app – Resuscitate. http://aed.stjohn.org.au

The app shows AEDs on a Google Map Austr alia wide , and demonstrates the resuscitation procedure. One of the few downsides to rural living (or holidaying) is the distance from emergency services. For every minute that passes after a heart attack, the chance of survival is reduced by 10%. If every small town has an AED unit, we can give our family and friends a chance to survive and recover. Kendra Radford

e have had a lot of fun at the Teen Challenge program this term with lots of games and good food. Included in the evening was our ‘Heroes’ segment when leaders spoke of someone from the Bible they regard as a ‘Hero’ and why; and we were entertained by Jules Riding and heard how he overcame the struggles in his life. If you were at the Truck and Ute Show you would have seen us busily making roast beef, gravy and onion rolls at Shearer Car Park, raising money for our programs. Thank you to all who bought our rolls, they were delicious! We are very grateful to the Progress Association and Irene Lovell for enabling us to cater, thank you very much and we hope to be able to do it again next year. Thank you to Lovells bakery for the rolls, Males butcher for the roast

meat, the golf club guys for helping us with our shelter, Mick Heward and Cheryl Neville for all your help. We were very busy but had a lot of fun in the process. Save the Dates: July 31st – Aug 2nd The weekend of the Mannum Football and Netball byes

This is the weekend for this year’s camp with an Ancient Egyptian theme at the Teen Challenge Centre at Norton Summit. We are really thankful that the Mannum Uniting Church has provided funds for 40 people to attend free. Programs and flyers are now available. Thank you again for joining in the activities of Teen Challenge and don’t hesitate to share any ideas of suggestions you have. We are now eagerly looking forward to next term. Joy Marks

Mannum in a Minute annum in a Minute, a It briefly but effectively helps YouTube channel created tourists decide what to see and by Paul Greenway and do in and around the town and supported by the Mid Murray where to spend their money. Council, displays a collection of Either search for Mannum in a about 75 one-minute film clips Minute in the YouTube search promoting Mannum. bar or use the direct link: www.youtube.com/channel/UCI_3vSHvuRGNqHgfNPSu7QA

Murray Bridge Matinee Series

ook for the school holiday special, Broadway For Kids (below right and page 21). 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. “The Colours of my Life” Thursday 23rd July 2015, at 11 am Rachael Leahcar tells her life story in songs and video: from a little girl singing in school choirs, to being a featured artist on Italian TV and then a finalist in the first season of “The Voice”. Adelaide’s singing sensation, Rachael, presents her first cabaret show with a surprise guest.

Tickets to all shows 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. It is not too late to buy a subscription for the July to December Matinee Series. For $84.00, you can secure your seat for all of the following shows: July 23rd August 20th September 24th October 22nd November 19th December 10th

- The Colours of my Life featuring Rachael Leahcar - The Fab Two presenting songs from “The Beatles” - Heidi and the Rockits, a classic rock ‘n’ roll band - Nick Parnell’s “Vibes Virtuoso” - Summer of Love featuring Adelaide band “Come Together” - Band of the SA Police Christmas Spectacular

This represents a savings of $16.00 over the series.

uring the school holidays this month, it’s an ideal time to visit the Murray Bridge Town Hall for a performance for children, and then, after your children and grandchildren have gone back to school, reward yourself with a wonderful matinee (see page 22). To entertain your children during the school holidays, The Rural City of Murray Bridge is presenting a special “Out of the Square” touring event.

Broadway for Kids 11am Wednesday 15th July This is a fast-paced musical show during which 10 talented

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School Holiday Entertainment young South Australians will perform songs from Broadway shows including “The Lion King”, “The Little Mermaid”, “Matilda”, “Shrek” and “Mary Poppins”. Tickets are only $10.00 each. You can buy tickets for this show either in person at the M ur r ay B r id ge Visito r 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 the performance for the sale of any remaining tickets.

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Ageing in the Murraylands

Pause A While

with Millie It’s all about Trust. any way. The same applies if you are Trust your instinct and Help that older person and you don’t like someone who doesn’t trust others. the way you are being treated: She’s always complaining that “Trust your instinct”. the money in her purse Elder abuse is another dimension disappears too quickly, even though of domestic and family violence that she checks the dockets.” Rosie Batty campaigns against so “She keeps saying she’ll put him passionately. in Hillcrest if he doesn’t shut up.” We are not the experts, and our “He looks and sounds worn down inclination to immediately think and always has sores and bruises. Is ‘dementia’ might be quite wrong. he even getting enough food?” Dementia is a diagnosis of “Something isn’t right there but I exclusion: a whole range of other can’t put my finger on it.” reversible conditions might be These observations may, just may, responsible and need to be excluded be signs of abuse. It’s easy to think first. These include: that the person is old, demented, D - drugs, depression, dehydration just following life-long habits of E - emotional disturbance how they treat others – “they’ve M - metabolic, endocrine disorders E - environmental & sensory conditions always been like that”. And so we N - nutritional problems might appease our conscience and T - trauma, tumours decide it’s not our problem. I - infections, isolation But what if we’re wrong? What if A - alcohol abuse, anaemia, arteriosclerotic heart disease that person is being financially, Trust your instinct and do what? emotionally, physically, sexually Ring the SA Hotline for Elder and/or psychologically abused? Abuse in rural areas on What if their needs for food, safety, 1800 700 600, or call Mid Murray shelter, health care are not being Support Services on 8569 2129 and met? What if they are being ask to speak with Wink Chorney, exploited because they’re ‘old and the Co-ordinator to check out a silly’? What if this person continues concern that you have. You don’t to suffer because you or I do need to give the name of the person nothing, if we pretend not to see as you’re worried about initially. You the priest and the levite did in Jesus’ can be assured that Wink will treat story of the Good Samaritan? Just pause a moment and consider your conversation as absolutely the World Health Organisation’s confidential,willtake you seriously, description of elder abuse: “a single and will follow up promptly and or repeated act, or lack of appropriately, using specialist appropriate action, occurring health and welfare services in within any relationship where there consultation with the person you is an expectation of trust which are concerned about. The key is Trust. causes harm or distress to an older Millie person.” Serious Sillie Millie writes: We don’t need to feel like a “Human beings are born with dobber if we follow the slogan the equal and inalienable rights, and Queensland Government used last have the right to age with dignity, month to promote World Elder respected by their families and Abuse Awareness: “Trust your communities, free of neglect, abuse instinct”. We all need to take and violence.” responsibility and act if we suspect UN Secretary-General an older person is being abused in Ban Ki-moon

with Mannum Interchurch Council Forgiveness things to run a certain way and that Key to Enduring Relationships He is involved in overseeing His any ingredients are necessary creation. This same Bible reveals for healthy relationships. what it is that God expects of us. We These include justice, personal can ignore Him, but we cannot as responsibility, loyalty, humility, individuals or as a society p e r s e v e r a n c e , s e n s i t i v i t y , ultimately avoid Him. But God doesn’t just tell us where self-awareness and being prepared to work on the relationship. But at we have breached our relationship the heart of all healthy relationships with Him; he finds a way to make reconciliation possible. In Jesus, is the need for forgiveness. Forgiveness is not to be confused God draws near and lives for us the with weakness. It is not about righteous life we haven’t; on the sweeping issues under the carpet. It cross he bore the penalty of God’s will, at times, involve assertiveness justice in our place, was vindicated, and being willing to name the and raised to life. Through faith in offence. This comes more easily for Him, we have forgiveness of sins and some. Those more naturally eternal life. God comes to live with assertive will need to restrain this at and in his reconciled child, the times, so that they do not crush Christian.This forgiveness cost God others. Those lacking assertiveness dearly and reveals His deep love for will need to work on it, so that they us. It is freely given to those who don’t turn unresolved issues and acknowledge their need and turn to anger inwards, resulting in him for help in the struggle to lead a new life. depression and resentment. The Bible says: ‘We love because No healthy deep relationship can endure without forgiveness. God first loved us’ (1 John 4:19) Forgiveness presumes that there is a and ‘God’s love has been poured right and wrong, and that an into our hearts through the Holy offence has been committed. Some Spirit’ (Romans 5:5). ‘Strength to popular thinkingmaydeny ultimate love’, a book by Martin Luther right and wrong, but reality cannot King, expresses our need for God to b e a v o i d e d ; r e w a r d a n d give us power to endure, love and consequences are written into the truly forgive. Boundaries may at very fabric of existence. Whether times need to be put in place, and people describe this as natural law, some will reject our attempts at karma, cause and effect, or the reconciliation, but Christ’smodel of colloquial ‘what goes around comes extravagant, undeserved mercy, and around’, it is the same underlying His presence and power, can and do p r i n c i p l e . A c t i o n s h a v e heal and restore relationships. Rev. Mike Steicke consequences. The Bible reveals that this is because our Creator has made

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Aminya

RDA Murraylands

Mid Murray Homes for the Aged ith the building project Aminya. Donations from the close to completion we families of former residents are all looking forward to have also been greatly receiving the certificate of appreciated and will assist in occupancy and related developing additional features. approvals. It is pleasing to The annual golf day was well report that the project has been supported with over 60 on time and within budget. participants enjoying a very More than 200 members of successful event. Thank you to the public took the opportunity the members of the golf club to inspect the new facility on as well as the Mannum Hotel Sunday 30th May 2015. There and the Pretoria for their was a very favourable ongoing sponsorship of the response to the design and day. décor. Admissions to the new Aminya thanks all of our area will commence as soon as volunteers for their ongoing all approvals are finalized. contribution to our residents Recruitment of additional staff and to the development of the has been completed with garden areas. As the additional appointments being scheduled residents are admitted the need to coincide with admissions. for ongoing volunteer support The new kitchen provided will increase. the first meals to residents on The original brief to the Monday 15th June. Aminya architects called for the thanks the catering staff at development of a master plan Mannum hospital for their that covers future staged support in providing meals to development. A secure our residents over recent years. memory support unit is a high Fitting out of the new area is priority as is the establishment nearing completion. A of improved consulting selection of photographs of the facilities for the Medical local district is being collated Officers and Allied Health b y D a v i d H a r t l e y . personnel. A proposal for the Landscaping will be addressed secure unit is being prepared over the next few weeks. and is due to be considered by Support has been offered by the Board early in the new the Mannum branch of the financial year. RSL and the Mannum Uniting The Annual General Meeting Church in terms of fitting out has been scheduled for the new area. Members of the Tuesday 29th September at Mannum Lions club have also 7pm. Glen W Cooper, CEO been actively supporting

New Chief Executive egional Development with the strategic and Australia Murraylands and commercial experience to Riverland Inc is proud to continue Brenton’s great announce the appointment of leadership and development of Jo Podoliak to the position of the region. Chief Executive. “On behalf of the Board I would like to thank Brenton Lewis for his many years of service to economic development in the region, including 11 years as Chief Executive of the Murraylands Regional Development Board and later Regional D e ve l o p ment Austra l i a Murraylands and Riverland Inc. We wish Brenton all the best and look forward to his continued involvement in regional development through Ms Podoliak replaces retiring his new role as Mayor of the Chief Executive Brenton Rural City of Murray Bridge.” Lewis. “It’s a great privilege to take RDA MR Chairperson, Neil on the Chief Executive role, Martinson, said that Jo brings carrying forward the strong substantial experience from foundations which have the public and private sectors already been built”, Ms within South Australia and Podoliak said. “I look forward nationally, as well as to working with the Board, s i g n i f i c a n t l e a d e r s h i p businesses, our stakeholders experience and a strong and the team to capitalise on commercial acumen. the opportunities that exist in He said, “Jo has extensive continuing the positive growth experience having previously of our diverse region.” worked in Executive roles for Ms Podoliak will formally the South Australian Tourism commence as Chief Executive C o m m i s s i o n a n d f o r on Monday 20th July 2015. Coca-Cola Amatil. We are For more information visit confident that Jo’s broad range the website www.rdamr.org.au of skills will provide the Board

If a farmer feeds his pigs sugar and vinegar do you get sweet and sour pork?

Mount Pleasant Farmers Market Photo Competition 2015 arm up your cameras and get creative! The Mount Pleasant Farmers Market is seeking images for its inaugural photo competition on the theme ‘Celebrate the People, Products, and Spirit of the Mount Pleasant Farmers Market’. “We’re looking for photos that highlight the diversity of the people, products and events at the Market,” says Terese Stephens, Promotions Manager. “There are so many things that happen at the Market. Besides the farm fresh produce and homemade products, there are special events, family shopping, and tastings. Even the scenery and people-watching are a great focus for photos. We can’t wait to see different

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views of the Market from a market-goer’s perspective.” She emphasizes that all ages are welcome to participate, opening up the field to all views. Photos will be displayed and used in future promotion and media releases. If you need an extra push to polish up those lenses, prizes will be awarded. First: $100 Farmers Market Gift Voucher Second: $80 Farmers Market Gift Voucher People’s Choice Award: 1 Year Farmers Market Membership “A special People’s Choice Award category gives everyone a chance to vote for their favourite photo from among the finalists,” says Terese. Mannum Mag

“Photos will be posted on our Facebook page and website after the closing date of the competition for a popular vote.” For all the details and a release/entry form, please visit the Admin desk at the Mount Pleasant Farmers Market on any market day, or go to www.facebook.com/mount-pleasant-farmers-market -inc-south-australia or www.mpfm.org.au or email managermpfm@bigpond.com.

The competition opened on Monday 1st June and will close at 5pm on Monday 31st August. Entries are not limited to photos taken during those months. For further information contact Terese Stephens phone 0418 301 121 or email managermpfm@bigpond.com.

Issue Number 103

Down to Earth

Out Of This World

The Community Garden At The Hub

Astronomer’s Corner

he gardeners’ minds seemed a little too chilled this morning and I wondered if we would have an article at all, but then someone mentioned frost warnings on the radio and the plant care stories began. Use old sheets, blankets or sacks, wrapped around stakes and over the top, to protect younger plants overnight. Listed as vulnerable were citrus, avocados, lilly pillys, plumbagos, jacarandas, willow myrtles and also young huegeliis – they are native hibiscus, did you know? One gardener’s baby stage broccoli seems in a rush to flower and no one knew why. I’m told the end of the month is the time to plant fruit trees and bare rooted roses, and the strawberries are in the nurseries now. We can prepare our tools for winter pruning work and continue the battle versus the

weeds, but perhaps think twice about using glysophate – France has apparently taken it off the market due to the likelihood it is carcinogenic. You may have noticed the little community garden at the Hub is looking a bit sad in parts but the good news is the shade house plans have received final approval from the Council and the building materials have been ordered. Not long now. One of these days you will be nicely surprised driving past and the make-over may entice you to visit. It won’t happen overnight, but it will happen, and there may even be some vertical reading to be done – true story! Thought for the day: “If you want to predict the future – you better create it yourself” July ‘Grow and Share’ dates: Sunday the 5th and the 19th.

t around 10pm the constellation Scorpio is nearly overhead with Leo setting in the west and Capricorn and Aquarius rising on the eastern horizon. The planet Saturn is in the constellation Libra (next to Scorpio) and visible all night. The planet Mars is with the Sun and not visible till August. Venus catches up with Jupiter by end of June forming a grand view through the eyepiece or directly. Humidity in the evening sky of late has enhanced the well separated duo but the view will get even better as they merge. This is only an apparent merger. Jupiter is very much an outer planet. The mean distance of Venus from the Sun about 108.2 million kilometres while Jupiter is some 778.3 million kilometres. In the coming month they may reach half a degree of separation visually. The ecliptic is the path of the planets and Sun and passes through the constellations Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces; just part of the 12 signs of the Zodiac. Many planetary nebulae, diffuse nebulae, open and globular clusters exist in the night sky with many around the central core of our galaxy, at present viewed through the region around Sagittarius and Scorpio. A pair of binoculars, a planisphere and a sturdy tripod mount will give a better view of this central area; well worth a look. Visiting a planetarium can only enhance prospects for searching for that ultimate view such as a globular cluster (now thought to be a mini-galaxy). What may be seen and enhanced are the objects from the universe under the best possible conditions, with the next step being to look for them yourself. The language of amateur astronomy is something gained from experience. You always remember the first time you see Saturn or Jupiter, whether that be with your first telescope or first observatory.

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Gutter Cleaning

The Perfect Girls Night Out! Chicks & Giggles Friday 31st July 8pm (Doors open at 7pm) Mannum Football Club North Terrace, Mannum Tickets $30 Contact: Amy Loechel 0414 011 626 or Online: www.ChicksandGiggles.com.au Cheese Platters can be purchased on the night. Drinks can be purchased from the Bar. No BYO ou have to be everything for a event you can expect a night of side whole bunch of people: hubby, splitting laughs you won’t forget. boss, co-workers; heck, even the cat “Chicks and Giggles” is a stand up and dog expect something from you! comedy show for women only! You You deserve to let your hair down can expect the energy to be amazing, and enjoy a fun night out on the the atmosphere to be chatty, and the town every once in a while. You’ve laughs to be loud. earned it! Every show features three Wouldn’t it be wonderful to grab hilarious professional comedians, your girlfriends and get away from it hand-picked and guaranteed to make all for a few hours? you laugh. The Perfect Girls Night Here’s the easy way to let loose, Out! lighten up, and have fun. Laugh Put on your heels, grab “the your way to an unforgettable girl’s girls”, and treat yourself to a fun night out! night out. “Chicks and Giggles”, your girl’s “Chicks and Giggles” gives you night out comedy show that’s and your girlfriends a chance to seriously fun! recharge, let loose, and have fun. When you and your girlfriends So grab your friends and come on join us at a “Chicks and Giggles” down to the show.

utters are very good at catching rainfall. Unfortunately they are also very good at trapping other items such as twigs, leaves, grass, moss, insects and other materials. This often then leads to blockages of the gutter and even the downpipes, creating mould and an unsightly mess. Left unattended to, blocked and overflowing gutters can lead to flooding of the roof space and subsequently the interior areas of your home. Having clear gutters helps reduce the risk of fire, extends the lifespan of the gutters and makes the place look tidy. Whatever it costs for gutter cleaning, will be cheaper than getting a roofer to fix serious damage due to lack of maintenance.

How Often Should Gutters Be Cleaned?

This depends on the area you live in. In particular, the number of deciduous trees that are higher than the roof line. Some of our most regular clients have them maintained monthly, others 3 to 4 times per

year. Some have them cleaned once per year. Clean Gutters Bring Peace of Mind

Clean gutters ensure that rain water can flow in a controlled way through the drainage system. “40% of homes have roofing problems.” - SA Building Inspector The main problem that blocked gutters pose is water damage. Water from overflowing gutters can cause the following issues: • Damage to ceilings and walls • Damage to furniture, ornaments and electrical goods • Flooding inside house or basement • Mold • Weakening of building foundations leading to structural damage • Damage to gutters, facias and soffits • Unsightly, unkempt looking house • Create a favourable atmosphere for Mosquitos and Rodents to breed

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Mental Musings ou may have heard it said “laughter is nature’s antidepressant”, but whether you have or not, it’s worth a muse. It has been referred to as internal jogging, helping to build our immune systems. So, let’s look for laughter in our daily lives. Even on our own, or with a pet of any description, we can laugh out loud and get those endorphins released; so reducing stress hormones. Our muscles then relax, tensions are eased and blood oxygenated. We can encourage each other to laugh out loud, even at ourselves, but of course, not at another. Oscar Wilde once said “life is too important to be taken seriously”, and someone else has quipped, “as soap is to the body, so laughter is to the soul”. Until next month …

Your community correspondent

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Whistle Toot PS Marion and Mannum Dock Museum

hile the PS Marion is maintained by regular cruise preparation days, work on the PB Mayflower is up and running again. Currently the boat is on the slip at Mannum Slipway where work is being done on the hull, paddle boxes and deck by a group of volunteers that are braving the inclement weather and soldiering on under tarpaulins. The museum committee met recently and discussed the next development in the upstairs section of the museum. It is planned to install a large screen with a full overview of the Murray Darling Basin that has a series of interactive controls that when pressed will highlight an area of visitor interest e.g. locks, weirs, and bridges, or wrecks, and paddle steamers, etc. This addition will enhance the already popular interactive upstairs section of the museum. A small group of museum volunteers work at collating and recording artefacts stored ‘in the archives’ of the museum. In particular there are many photos of earlier life in Mannum and surrounding area scanned into electronic storage that are now available to the public for viewing. If you are interested in an old photo or document, please come into the museum and ask someone to show you what to do. For any inquiries about the Museum and Visitor Information Centre, please ring 8569 2733 or 8569 1303 or visit the website www.psmarion.com Jenny Twigden

Trunkated — a slightly abbreviated version

of an exhibition featuring the 2 stages of a photo-journalism project featuring portraits and stories of people from the Mid Murray region. Funded by the Regional Arts Fund, Country Arts SA, and supported by Mid Murray Council.

Isobelle Campbel by Rebecca Henry Isobelle is the Nunguraku tribe custodian. “I love what I do – I would be nothing without my connection to the river. It is everything to my people, it’s our lifeline – it keeps our culture alive.”

Lyn Noblett by Sharii Blythe Lyn is a passionate gardener and worked as a florist in Mount Barker for many years... “I designed the love heart garden at the front of Aminya with my grandson. Everyone loves it”. Lyn has been living in the area for 35 years. “The river makes our town, it is a living thing and it calms me – I just love it.”

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“Portraits of the River People” 2013–14 Community Development Arts Project, devised by Susan Rooney Harding, involving: 2 Mentors, 10 Community Artists, 40 Photos Now Travelling to 12 towns in the Mid Murray over 24 weeks. Showing near you soon. Enquiries Tess Minett 8569 0100

John Chandler By Ayla Craig Born in Mannum in 1919, John still lives in the house that his father built back in the 1930s. “It has been renovated twice in my time.” …Chandlers Soft Drink Company operated in the main street of Mannum for many years.

FREE GREEN WASTE DISPOSAL DAY Council will be holding a Free Green Waste Disposal Day for residents/ratepayers in the Mid Murray Council area in July 2015. This disposal day is free at all Mid Murray Council Waste Transfer Stations and will further assist residents in managing and maintaining their properties. Proof of residency/ratepayer will be required at time of disposal. This proof of identification could be your driver’s licence, rate’s notice and/or rent agreement. When: Saturday 18 July 2015 and Sunday 19 July 2015 during normal operating times. Transfer Station locations and operating times can be viewed on the Mid Murray Council website www.mid-murray.sa.gov.au What will be accepted? • Clean residential green waste, including:  grass clippings  prunings  leaves  small branches, up to 100mm in diameter

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he Christmas Tree Festival has been held in Mannum for 35 years. This 36th year coordination has been accepted by the Baptist Church group with Helen Maxwell, the founding convener, in charge once again. Some people talk about retiring, but what the heck! Sharing the organisation of community events is good for us all, enabling the continuation without burnout for any one group or person, as so often happens. Our festival has always aimed to display as many Christmas trees and sparkle as possible. There is plenty

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Mid Murray Support Services Mannum Community Hub From the Coordinator The Mannum Community has certainly answered our call out for more Volunteers to assist MMSS in providing home support services for those who need it most. All areas of our organisation have had the pleasure of welcoming many new community members who simply want to give their time. However, we still need more volunteers. Social Support is a growing area of need. We receive many requests for people to just sit, have a cuppa and chat or undertake a shared hobby/interest. This will be our new ‘Buddy’ support service and needs more volunteers. Particularly this time of year, many of our Service Recipients are calling out for assistance with Domestic Assistance, especially cleaning. If you can spare an hour or two per week please call our Volunteer Coor dinator on 8569 2129. If Dee is not in please leave a message for her and she will get back to you as soon as she can. We welcome Christine Smith-Rowe, the new Vice Chair of the Board of Management. Christine has a long history with the Mannum Ambulance Service and has been a past serving Councillor with Mid Murray Council. She is a Mannum resident and has a great knowledge of the Community and its needs. The first ‘Heat the HUB’ fundraiser was a spur of the moment action graciously undertaken by Gabrielle Drinkwater who jumped into action and organised at the last minute a curry food stall at the SA Truck and Ute Show in Mannum. Gabrielle independently sourced all ingredients and rallied some help to cook her culinary delights then with assistance from more generous community volunteers successfully completed the first ‘Heat the HUB’

fundraiser event. Thank you Gabrielle for your generosity. If anyone else has any fundraiser ideas drop into the HUB for a chat. From the HUB Coordinator All 9 activity spaces have regular bookings. Some of the community activities are the weekly Wednesday morning Garden Group, Grow and Share every second Sunday morning, Weight Watchers Tuesday mornings and the monthly History group meetings every third Wednesday. Please check our website or Facebook page for details. If you would like to join in or just enjoy some company and a cuppa, drop in. The girls at reception are happy to help with any inquiries. We have plenty of room for private businesses or other community organisation to use our space. The facilities are upgrading all the time, with donations of quality furniture f r o m U n i S A a nd oth e r organisations. The Movie Lunch is popular with attendances high; come and enjoy a classic movie and a superb 3 course meal. Book ahead to avoid disappointment. Many thanks and appreciation to the Pretoria Hotel for the use of their table cloths. Courses have been undertaken for the benefit of our community. For example Community Foodies, for educating and informing community members on nutrition and the benefits of good healthy eating. The Country Arts SA Project is now complete and the pieces look stunning. We are aiming to have the artwork installed in the garden by the end of July. There will be a community event in August to celebrate the completion. Thank you all participants. The pieces are going to create a vibrant and colourful community garden. Can’t wait! Afternoon and evening mosaic

classes commence on Tuesday 21st July. Contact us to express your interest. iPad and Basic Computer classes will commence in school Term 3. Register for a class. If you have any requests for courses, drop us a line and add your suggestion. We are always keen to provide what you are interested in. The School Holidays are almost upon us. Another big School Holiday Program at the HUB has been designed for the first week. Registrations and a calendar of events are available on our Facebook page and website www.mmss.com.au. The HUB Volunteers are the backbone of this centre and I can’t imagine how we would have been able to achieve the programs/services provided to date without them. From the Volunteer Coordinator I am elated with the number of new volunteers who have recently been inducted into the organisation. Our Training Grant submission was successful. This will increase the pe r son a l a n d p r ofe ssional development of our volunteers. MMSS can assist you to obtain the qualifications and skills for ‘pathways to employment’ or the requirement to stay upskilled to be involved within your local community. You may be interested in the empowerment to mentor and coach other volunteers. We cover a vast area of the Council district. If you would like to offer your valuable time with domestic assistance, handyman, gardening, window cleaning, shop assistant, social support, reception or transport please call 8569 2129. Alternatively call into our main office at 71 Randell Street. Just imagine all the people you could meet by becoming a volunteer with MMSS. Many hands make light work; if every able person

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contributes a couple hours per week to those in need, then this would be an amazing outcome. From Scrooges All Management, Staff and vollies wish Trish Hong a very happy and healthy retirement. Trish, who has worked for us since November 2013, is taking a well deserved break before deciding whether she would like to come back and help us again. Thanks Trish. Due to other commitments, Sarena (Regie) Schenke is also leaving. It won’t be the same without you both being around. Thanks so much for your help. We wish you well. John McClure is joining us to help with furniture deliveries and pickups, and gardening and maintenance for our Service Recipients. Anyone wanting to donate furniture or bric-a-brac can contact us between 10am and 4pm Monday to Saturday or phone 8569 1892. July Movie Lunch Thursday 16th July. Green Fingers

Green Fingers is a British comedy in which hardened prisoners become gifted gardeners, and are allowed to enter their prize flowers in the Hampton Court Garden Show. Cost is $10.00 (paid at the time of booking), including meal, drinks and movie. Arrive at 11:45 am. Bookings are essential. LGBITQ Buffet Dinner and Movie Saturday 27th June. Pride

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Mannum RSL ello everyone, June has been a much quieter month, at least on the surface, but there has been a lot going on behind the scenes. We are pleased to report that the long awaited License with the Rowing Club is now in its final stage of preparation and should be signed within the next week or two. A group of 23 of our members visited Mypolonga Sub-Branch for their Annual Dinner and a great time was had by all. A great meal prepared and served by the Mypolonga School was very well received. Work is progressing well at the Cemetery and the trees and concrete border have now been removed and the site is being levelled prior to planting lawn. New irrigation will also be fitted. Barry Mansell our Cemetery Manager has been hard at work contacting relatives of some of the “Old Diggers” that are buried in the Garden of Memory and getting their support to refurbish the Plaques that have weathered badly. The plaques when we get them back are like new and give a very pleasing look to the graves. Unfortunately we are unable to find relatives for a large number despite Barry’s best efforts. Most are WW1 and WW2 Veterans. The RSL has decided to hold a fund raiser to complete this most worthwhile community project in this Centenary of Anzac year, so in the coming weeks

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we will be asking for your help. The Lions Club of Mannum has come on board with an extremely generous donation to assist us to honour these brave men in their final resting place. For further details please contact John on 0405 159 855. In April The Club sponsored Samantha Crowe, a student at Mannum Community College, to embark on a trip called Connecting Spirits which included visits to the battlefields of the Western front and London. On Wednesday evening at our regular happy hour Samantha, her Mum and her teacher Angela Groves visited our Club to show us some slides and give a report on her tour. It was most informative and we were all impressed with Samantha’s maturity in the way she presented the details of what has been a life changing experience. Well done Samantha and thank you for sharing with us. June/July Dates for the Diary Happy Hour 1600 at RSL Club Wednesday June 24th Wednesday July 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th July Meetings 16th General Meeting 1100 27th Korea Day 1100. Monument, light lunch to follow

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fountains in Mannum. Mannum artist Steve Oatway (young bloke) is producing panels to go into frames which will then be placed at the water fountains. When the panels are completed, the blokes in the Shed will fit and secure them in the frames. This is community helping community and that’s what the Men’s Shed is really good at. Another project on the go is the refurbishment of the outdoor table from the Mannum Hospital. Jim and the blokes will have it looking like new, ready to be reinstalled in a couple weeks. A reminder for all Mannum men, the Men’s Shed Annual General Meeting is set for the 30th July at 10:30 am. It happens to coincide with the monthly sausage sizzle, too.

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From the Lions Den annum Lions recently catered at the Truck and Ute Show. A busy day was had by all and a lot of food sold making it profitable day. Well done to the organisers of the day, great crowds in attendance. 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. Next sale is not too far away. Our annual dispersement has been held and over $20,000 was donated to many recipients, much of it locally. Thanks to all who supported us this year. Lets

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hope that this good fund raising continues. By the time this issue is published Mannum Lions will have held our hand-over dinner to welcome our new committee under the Presidency of Lion, Barry Harvey. Good luck Barry and best wishes for a successful year. Thanks to the previous committee under Ex-President Brenton Forrest for a job well done. Congratulations to Lion Colin Pym for earning life membership of Lions, a job well done Colin. Two new members were inducted into Mannum Lions, more in next months Mag. Barry Mansell

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Christian Art ext year’s Mannum Show, seems such a long way off (thank goodness some of you are probably thinking). But it’s not too soon to start thinking about your artwork for the new Christian Art section started this year and sponsored by the Mannum Baptist Centre. It was interesting to see such a

variety of Christian art entered in the show this year and the three prizes shared among several different art forms. So get your thinking caps on, and start preparing for next year’s Mannum and Districts Show. Ros Udy Mannum Baptist Church

hat’s what COTA calls it. COTA is the Council For The Ageing and they should know. I’m not sure they understand though. COTA’s latest magazine advertises programs for keeping us older folks in the work force. They want to make us ‘job ready’ which puzzles me a bit. I thought 40 years or so of having a job would do that. Anyway, they want to stop ‘elder abuse’ which they seem to think means the younger generation beating up the oldies and taking their money. I personally don’t have that problem. I have the ‘steely glance because you really can’t get this’ problem. I got that steely glance from a pretty young lady in the bank last week. I was changing branches so I needed her to do a few things and I got ‘the look.’ I was feeling a little in the ‘steely glance’ mood myself after awhile so I asked

her, ‘Don’t you feel like doing this, because I can go somewhere else?” She was so surprised; I was surprised. And I felt a little guilty. Only a little. Right now I’m trying to deal with Centrelink and like an idiot, I decided to give the computer a try. Now my user name is 8 numbers and letters that have absolutely nothing to do with me and they want to send me a new security code every time I log on, not to mention the password. Then I have to understand the non existent instructions. That is elder abuse. I deal with it by getting my daughter-in-law who is a bit of a steely glance expert herself, to sort them out. Well, she’s on my side. I think the answer is to put us older folks back in the work force running the department that’s stopping elder abuse. We don’t need help to be ‘job ready’. We are the experts. Vivian Garner

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Mannum Community College round up of recent Mannum Community College events. Peter Combe We were very excited to have Peter Combe come and perform last week. Palmer and Mannum Kindy kids and parents of the community joined us also. The children had been learning the songs and actions and knew them all by heart. Even parents and teachers were reminiscing over the songs they grew up with; Spaghetti Bolognaise, Newspaper Mama, Juicy, Juicy Green Grass and Mr Clickety Cane, among others. It was a fantastic event, enjoyed by all. A big thank you to Michelle

Grieger for organising this event. No Dogs on School Grounds A reminder that No Dogs are allowed on school premises even after hours. We are having many incidences where dog faeces are found on the oval during recess and lunch times. Please pick up after your dog(s). ‘Create A Playground’ We have had the ‘Create a playground’ equipment supplied by Opal in the school yard for the past 4 weeks. Classes have been taking it in turns to use the blocks and tubes at recess and lunch. They have been having a fabulous time. This equipment travels

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around the Murraylands giving schools and centres the opportunity to experience a new form of play. We thank the Mid Murray Council for this great opportunity. Pedal Prix - Round 2 On June 14th our school competed in round 2 of the HPV super series at Victoria Park, Adelaide. Two bikes entered in the event with 10 riders. The younger riders achieved a placing of 149th and students from year 8-10 reached a placement of 121st. The teamwo r k t h e stud ents presented was brilliant. Thank you to the parents for their vital role from marshalling to helping where ever possible –

we wouldn’t be able to run the Pedal Prix team without you. Walk Safely to School Day On Friday 22nd May students were encouraged to walk to school for the National Walk Safely to School Day. On the day the Breakfast Club provided the walkers with a free breakfast of fruit and toast. Breakfast Club Thank You Breakfast club is run daily from the canteen, providing breakfast to any students who hasn’t eaten before coming to school. We would like to thank the following organisation and people for their contributions to the program: Kiwanis Murray Bridge Monetary donation ($300 this semester and $300 next semester) Murray Bridge Rotary Club Donation of chest freezer McCues Bakery Bread We would also like to thank all the staff and families who have donated butter and spreads. Please keep the donations coming as we couldn’t continue without your support.

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My Pet Topic Sick Bird Survival

hen dealing with sick birds we all know that time is of the essence, however early signs of illness in birds are frequently not recognised by the bird owner. Regular worming of your bird is very important, especially if your bird cages are outside where wild bird droppings can fall into them. Worms can lead to illness. Did you know? As a survival tactic in the wild, a sick bird will attempt to maintain a normal appearance for as long as possible, this means that by the time any signs of illness are apparent, the bird may have been ill for some time. The bird that dies “suddenly” may be the result of the owner’s failure to make distinctions in the appearance or behaviour of the bird prior to that time. To help identify a problem before it gets out of hand, there are some key warning signals that we can look out for in our birds Signs of Illness: The following symptoms may indicate a serious health problem and veterinary assistance should be sought at once!

• Change in attitude, personality or behaviour – decreased activity, decreased talking and singing, increased sleeping, no response to stimuli. • Discharge from the eyes, nose or mouth • Decreased or excessive food or water consumption. Q: A: Q: A: Q:

What do you give a sick bird? Tweetment. When should you buy a bird? When it’s going cheep! How did the injured bird land safely? A: With a sparrowchute. Q: How do chickens keep fit? A: With eggsersize. Q: Why do crows flock together? A: Velcrow. Q: What do you call a crate of ducks? A: A box of quackers. Q: What do you call a sad bird? A: A bluebird! The stork only delivers small babies, the heavier ones need a crane.

• Change in character of respiration – any noticeable breathing movement (e.g. tail bobbing) while resting, heavy breathing after exertion, change in quality of voice, respiratory sounds such as sneezing, wheezing or clicking. • Injury, bleeding, enlargement or swelling of the body. • Change in appearance or posture – ruffled feathers, weakness, inability to stand, staying on the bottom of the cage, sitting low on the perch, drooping wings, convulsions. • Change in weight or general body condition as determined by a gram scale, or by handling; a prominent breast bone due to loss of breast muscle tissue is serious! • Vomiting or regurgitation. • Change in character of the droppings.

If any of the above symptoms are detected in your birds the safest course of action is to get the bird to your preferred vet – ASAP. If this is not an immediate option, the next step is to hospitalise, monitor and administer first aid if necessary, until you are able to have them seen to. A broad spectrum antibiotic can be used in some situations where vet help is not available, but this can be very hit and miss (administering a tetracycline antibiotic to a bird with a tumour is useless!). Evaluation of Droppings: Normal pet bird droppings consist of 3 parts. 1. Faeces: are food waste material from

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SA Truck and Ute Show Mannum

t our 4 annual Truck and Ute Show, Mannum’s Randell Street showcased 65 magnificent trucks valued at approximately $12,600,000 and Mary Ann Reserve housed 88 greatutesworthapproximately $2,080,000. What an interesting start for this year. 7000 to 8000 visitors enjoyed our perfect Mannum weather once again, with something of interest for all the family. We thank our major sponsor, The Truck Factory, for their generous support once again. They provided a great display of their tow trucks and utes. Other sponsors were: CMV Trucks, Wakefield Trucks, Daimler Trucks, Rob Sinclair Finance, Adelaide Iveco, North East Isuzu, North East Isuzu Ute, Gulf Western Oil, Moore Mechanical, 5MU/Power FM, Mid Murray Council, Males Transport, Elders Insurance,

Shannon’s Insurance, Eichler Earthmovers, Mannum IGA and Susan Murphy. Many thanks for your support. Country bands, Lee Brocky and the Outback Overdrive and City Cowboys provided music all day, both on the Riverbanks and in Shearer Car Park. The free face painter and jumpy castle were busy all day for the children’s entertainment. Most of the shops were open and enjoyed great business and extra food was once again provided by Community Groups, thereby keeping all the money spent to our district’s advantage. The Aviation Museum provided a great spectacle with the Rolls Royce Merlin engine starting up every hour. This also helped to keep the cockys away. PS Marion was busy with short cruises and plenty of visitors enjoyed the varied displays at the Mannum Dock Museum. Trade displays and the Market

Stalls provided further attractions. The winners of our raffle were: 1st Brian Hoklas, Tanunda, 2nd Ken Haines, Mannum and 3rd Peter Raison, Mannum. Thanks to all those who supported our raffle. Mannum Progress Association are very proud of the success of the event and wish to thank all the volunteers who worked tirelessly prior to and on the day. Without these many volunteers, such an event would never happen and Mannum’s volunteers do us proud. Thanks again. Once all expenses have been paid, as per last year, we will allocate all the surplus funds to Community Projects. We will provide details of these at a later date.

A few of us who have started trying to make conditions in The Hub more acceptable, held a “Curry Day” stall at the Truck and Ute Show to get the ball rolling. It was a late decision and so much was achieved by so few, in a very short time span! However it is a start! Many thanks must go to:

• The Mannum Community School for allowing us to cook in their certified kitchen... such a boost! • The Mannum Lions who, as always, gave what they could, so generously... we thank you all. • The supplier of Quality Meats who’s pricing gave us a hope of profit! We shall return!

ast Sunday, the Annual Truck and Ute Show Mannum again proved itself to be a great community event. People came from far and wide to both compete and see for themselves just what it was really all about. A success in any terms. Apart from wanting to congratulate the organisers who work so hard for a great show, there are some who are too often not adequately acknowledged for their help and volunteering efforts... and that is the message needed to be conveyed here! As so many locals have found, The Community Hub is offering so many, so much... but the staff and volunteers give their time so willingly and both freeze in winter and suffer in the heat of summer... a poor repayment for such goodwill!

• All who bought and apparently enjoyed our curries! • The owner’s of JJJ’s Diner, who so kindly allowed us to use their driveway for our Stall; such a great attitude and generosity – even when we blew their power a couple of times! Great Community spirit. • The staff at Mid Murray Council who assisted in urgent but necessary paperwork and approvals to hold the Stall. • The Competent, pleasant and ever helpful Tanya, at The Hub and all who assisted when help was needed.

Irene Lovell Mannum Progress Association

However the stars of the day were two senior volunteer’s who turned up to see what they could do to help! Apart from controlling tears of sheer relief to get that help which was so needed, this writer saw that too often those who roll up their sleeves are not seeking any recognition for themselves but see a need! Thank you Girls! There are others, but the publicity is not what they seek so just thank you all. It was a great day!

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Making Mannum Memorable his fourth column about notable newbies focusses on Brenton James and his partner Kerry Baxter, who have barely settled into their riverview home in Upper Mannum. (Not a real suburb name.) And Brenton has somehow achieved something even more notable than being my best friend in Grade Seven at a snooty Adelaide college. Brento n’s list o f careers is mind-bogglingly varied. After finishing school, he was obliged to join his father’s business, the renowned city funeral directors Alfred James and Sons, working his way from Hearse Cleaner to Marketing Manager over 15 years. Still based in Adelaide, he then owned a business that re-treaded tyres; entered the slimy world of worm farming (their excretions make wonderful fertiliser apparently); ran the tuck shop (canteen) at Scotch College; and burnt dead bodies during the wee hours at a crematorium. He eventually pursued his interests and obtained qualifications to teach metalwork to apprentices and high school students. Over that time, he also managed to raise three boys, the youngest excelling at Maths and Sciences at Unley High School with a view of becoming a pilot. In contrast, Kerry admits that her working life has been considerably less diverse. Adelaide-born and -bred, she has worked in the dental industry for most of her adult life as a nurse, and is currently Practice Manager, responsible for staff at a dental surgery in Eastwood. Kerry and Brenton came together over 10 years ago, and later decided to buy and run the Gumeracha Hotel, not far down the road from Mannum. But the 16-hour days

and seven-day weeks – as well as frequent frustrations with licensing regulators – took their toll, so after three years they sold up and moved on, deliberately even further away from Adelaide where they “could never live again”. With friends already here and a shack at Punyelroo they were drawn to the Murray and to Mannum in particular. They appreciate the affordability of our town – the “state’s best kept secret” – and always love being “part of a community”. Brenton now works as Maintenance Manager for St Anna’s, a residential aged care facility in Brompton. And, yes folks, they both separately commute each weekday between Upper Mannum and The Big Smoke. (Not a real city name.) With his passion, experience and expensive gadgetry, Brenton also runs Adelaide Hills Metal Art, creating and selling metalwork for patios and gardens, such as customised fireboxes, that are shown on its Facebook page. Brenton would love to share his expertise with the local community, whether through the Men’s Shed or Community College, as a way to “give back to the community”. Within a few weeks, Brenton, Kerry and their two pampered golden retrievers have quickly settled into Mannum and have no intentions of ever moving again. And recent attendance at a local football fundraiser at the clubrooms proves they are (by their own admissions) “no shrinking violets”, so they will fit in just fine.

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Through smoke rings and placebos The caves and crevices that hold the keys Lidless eyes that sing at night A shadow of cloaks behind all closed doors As they come down those decadent stairs Silk and satin caressing my skin As the winds howl with astute The rings they're getting higher and higher The truth that hides behind my estranged egos They beg two doors down as they freeze Captured in beauty like the glow of light As their feet hit in the cold distant shore Nothing of this compares So when does the draw become a win When does the judgement become pursuit Or when does the truth become a liar Isayah Kuhlmann

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The Hub on Friday Friendship Movie Lunch he food was excellent as always: soup, choice of main courses and desserts. Conversation flowed. Laughter arose. Newfriendshipsbegan. Background music to soothe the troubled breast. Doris Day appeared young, slim, gorgeous,singingbeautifully. Wonderful raffle prizes. All for $10, pre-paid of course. And I nearly forgot to mention: the room was warm. Don’t miss the next Friendship Movie lunch at The Hub (see their report in the Mag). You’ll get more than your value-for-money with the meal alone, and you can feel free to leave whenever you wish.

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he doorway was dark, set back at one corner of what must have been a shop of some description at one time. The front, adjacent to the footpath was mainly glass, heavily draped so that it was not possible to see within. Turning into the entranceway one side was again glass, also heavily draped, while the other was of dark brick forming part of the boundary wall between it and the next building. There was a slit in the middle of the heavy wooden door with brass flap over which a pressed brass sign said “Letters”. Beneath the slit was a small metal sign reading “The Club of Peculiarities – Please ring” I looked for and found a bell push mounted on the dark brick wall. Pressing it gave no audible sound however a spectral voice emitted from a screened speaker I had not observed which was also mounted in the wall. In a hesitating voice I explained what I wanted. “My friend has become ensnared in his computer. I am afraid to turn it off because he might disappear entirely. Others have told me that you have members who might be able to help.”

Nothing further came from the speaker but there was a metallic click and the heavy wooden door swung open to reveal a dimly lit hallway beyond. I stepped inside onto thick dark carpet and was disturbed by the sound of the door closing behind me. A figure came towards me; it appeared to be cowled like some monks. From the cloak covering the body a hand was extended. “I am James. You wish to see Brother Henry.” “I do?” I queried, startled. “Yes, he is our expert in computer absorption. Follow me. I will take you to him.” We moved down the corridor, stopping before a closed door which had a small card attached at eye level. On the card was the name, Brother Henry. The monk knocked and entered. The room was large and stifling hot. Seated at a large desk covered with computers, iPods, mobile phones and other modern living accoutrements was a bald headed man with a long sad face. He stood as we approached the desk and I saw he was very tall and thin, wearing shorts and a Tee shirt with picture of Einstein printed on it.

The monk explained my mission and then turned and left. “Thank you, Robert”, said Brother Henry. His voice was light and pleasant and not at all what I expected. “Now tell me what has happened to your friend”, he said as he turned to me. Hesitatingly I explained that Bill, my friend, has been happily working away on his computer when his mouse began to emit a lot of spurious red rays. Before he realised what was happening the rays were falling on his hands and body which was disappearing before his eyes. The disappearing parts were reappearing on the computer screen. Suddenly the whole of him was inside the computer and only the mouse remained outside on the mat. That was how his wife had found the situation when she called Bill for dinner. In panic she called me and now I was appealing to Brother Henry for advice and help. Brother Henry nodded his bald head up and down, stroked his chin where a beard might have been and looked deeply thoughtful. “Yes,” he said slowly, “I think we might be able to help.” TBC The Diarist

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Mannum Golf Club Competition Results Date: 30/05/2015 Competition: Stroke N Kroehn 70 D Wilson P Joyner 72 J Neilsen S Thompsom 73 P Kroehn Nearest To Pin 4 & 13 Trevor Miller 6 & 15 Stan Thompson Longest Putt Dave Wilson Date: 06/06/2015 Competition: Stableford Sponsor: Stihl Shop Murray Bridge S Thompson 40 G Bormann H Miller 38 K Dohnt K Williams 36 C Vigar B Hughes 35 P Kroehn Nearest To Pin 4 & 13 Hillary Miller 6 & 15 Hillary Miller

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Aoccdrnig to rscheearch at an Elingsh uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoatnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer is at the rghit pclae. The rset can be a toatl mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae we do not raed ervey lteter by it slef but the wrod as a wlohe. Three men were in a NASA conference room to decide how to spend $10 billion. “I think we should put a man on Mars!” said the first. “Ooh, good idea,” said the other two. “I think we should put a man on Venus!” said the second. “Ooh, good idea,” said the other two. “I think we should put a man on the Sun!” “How are you going to do that?!” “Easy. We go at night.”

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Musical Miscellany Get Out Those Old Phonograph Records like music. I like listening to great compositions played by great musicians. I also like the nostalgia of yesteryear where the attention to recording technique was not as great as the need to get the disc to market and some of the records sound terrible but they were part of my youth. Anyway, often the recorded music of other times is not available. The bean counters who dominate our lives today have determined that there is no value in vaults of old masters so they consign them to the dump and so the balance sheet grows. Philistines! Records as opposed to CDs seem to me to have a warmer sound. CDs sound clear and pure and cold. They are digitised versions of the original analogue sound played live or in the studio. A consequence of the advances in technology is that the music we hear is not what is played but rather what the people in the recording studio think it should sound like. These ideas are also supplemented by what marketing and the accountants think. On occasion if the artist has sufficient profile he or she may have

some input too. Whatever the outcome it will not sound the same as what went in. This idea is not new. Miles Davis and Gil Evans spliced the tapes of a series of takes to produce the final version of the tracks sold as “Sketches of Spain”. None-the-less, old records are less likely to vary significantly from what was played. So if you look carefully around op-shops and second-hand record shops you may just find some musical treasure that you have been seeking. At good second-hand stores you can expect to pay a good price for that treasure, however the item will usually be in good condition. At op-shops the price will be less. The quality will be commensurate; the cover may be damaged, the inner sleeve may be missing and the record might seem to be dirty. If it is scratched don’t consider it, it almost certainly won’t play. On occasion I have bought some disreputable looking album cheaply and taken it home to see if I might be able to restore it. Scratches can’t be fixed. With dirt and dust I wet the record surface with

warm flowing water then squirt some dish washing liquid over it, spreading it gently over the surface with my finger-tips. I let the water flow and wash away the detergent then stand the record, supported, in the dish rack, letting it dry for a day or so before trying to play it. My best effort was a recording of the music of the TV show “Who Pays the Ferryman?” Two dollars for something you wouldn’t have used as a Frisbee. The music is wonderful and we enjoy it regularly. It is important that your record player is in good condition and the needle not worn. Most needles now have a playing life of about five hundred hours. I recently had a new cartridge and needle fitted to my forty year old player. The company that made it and sold it to me is still in business, a miracle in itself. I hope I have inspired you to dust off those old records and enjoy the sounds, that for me, capture the ambience of the recording better than today’s techniques. Peter Weir

The McIvor Times and Rodney Advertiser (Heathcote, Vic. : 1863 - 1918) Edison’s Phonograph Joke. that hour. Mr. Edison is a lover of a good practical joke. When the phonograph was At midnight a second voice cried: “Twelve o’clock - prepare to die.” This but newly invented, the great scientist placed one in the bedroom of a guest. was too much for the astonished guest, who rushed from his room. Just as his friend was un robing, a voice exclaimed: “Eleven o’clock - one Outside he met the inventor, who was convulsed with laughter. The hour more.” Slumber did not descend upon the eyelids of the visitor during mystery was soon explained, and quiet restored.

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On My Bookshelf Diary of A Young Man Adelaide 1891 – March 10th - March 23rd A review for new readers Daniel John Smith (1863-1936)

Several years ago I bought on ebay 3 original diaries, hand written by D.J. Smith in 1890, 1891 and 1892. The writing is very small and difficult to decipher but gradually I am learning about his life. My friend Denise Davis, who is a Historian, has found further information from other sources. Daniel was in his mid twenties at the time of these diaries and lived in North Adelaide with his widowed mother, his brother Alfred and his sisters – Polly, Gracie, Annie, Eliza, Olive and Milly. He regularly visited another sister Lou and her family in Woodville and another brother Willie and his family in Hindmarsh. Daniel worked in the office at the Adelaide Railway Station. Daniel and Willie had regular business meetings and it is possible that Willie carried on the family business after their father (who was a dealer/broker) died in 1876. Daniel appears to have been a serious and religious young man, rather shy with the ladies and a bit of

a hypochondriac. However he had a kind heart and was good to his family and friends, some of whom were blind. I was excited to learn that one of his blind friends, David Sterne, was a relative of my friend Bev Horsfall, who lives in Mannum. Daniel’s story continues... MARCH 10TH TUESDAY 7.10. Bath. Fine day. Busy. Felt feverish. Pulse up to 96 part of the day. Stayed home during evening sending apology for non-attendance at meeting to form “Endeavour Society”. Cash a/cs – completed a 4 years’ summary of expenditure – interesting reveals weakness in some directions. Piano. Commenced to receive 1 pound per week from Mother off various loans and building improvements. Bed 11. MARCH 11TH WEDNESDAY 7.0. Routine. Health better, still nasal catarrh. Attended prayer meeting 7.30pm and prayed especially for the proposed “Endeavour Society”. Attended Sunday School Teachers’ meeting and reported on absentees and complained of bad discipline in the

school. Home 9.40. Bike ride for exercise. Met Hale. Read Cobbett. Supper. Bed 11. MARCH 15TH SUNDAY 8.0. Bath. Lovely day. Slightly “heady”. Attended Bible Class and paid visits re absent scholars. Called on Bennetts. Mrs B. gave me one of her late son’s books as a memento of him, (Walter Hamilton Bennett). Attended evening service. Lent my book to Miss Florence Burden - with pleasure. Home. Read Bunyan. Hendry called. Bed 10.30. MARCH 18TH WEDNESDAY 7.30. Bath, routine. Fine day. A little poorly. Home to tea via Hindmarsh. Good tea. Read. Service 7.30. Met Hendry. Called on Davies re absent scholar. Walk with Annie on the look-out for houses to rent. Home 9. Lovely night. Began sermon on John XV for Destitute Asylum service. Bed 11. MARCH 19TH THURSDAY 7.0. Bath. Busy. Fine day. “Register” office at 5.0, got replies to advt re house wanted, walked to Gilberton and inspected house just building. Home to tea. Piano and

flute practice, preparing sermon till 10.15. Bed 11. MARCH 22ND SUNDAY 8.15. Bath. To Destitute Asylum 10.30. Eliza, Olive (Fatty) and Milly with me. Conducted service at 11.0 to 12.0. Address on “Abiding in Christ” from John XV. Spoke with confidence and (according to Eliza) with clearness. Enjoyed a rest on reaching home. Attended School 2.30. Being asked by Hale (Superintendent) spoke to Teachers re Christian Endeavour. Short walk with Hendry. Read Bunyan. Service 6.30. Rowe (Wesleyan) preached. Took a walk with Annie for exercise. Read, supper, bed about 11. MARCH 23RD MONDAY 7.5. Bath. Being still affected with catarrh from the nose saw Dr Verco, who prescribed & also “sounded” me & pronounced me sound & this inspired me with new confidence. Busy till 5pm. Fine weather. Instructed Boys’ class at Hindmarsh. Home 10, bed 11. Jo Kader

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Shearer Ward Update

he Public Consultation period for the Mid Murray Council draft Annual Business Plan and Budget for the 2015/16 period has finished and no submissions were received from the public. In accordance with legislative requirements, one hour was set aside for the public to attend and make a presentation to elected members on 9th June 2015, and no one turned up to have a say. I have had only one person contact me about their concern with the proposed rate increase. As elected members we could assume that this means the majority of residents are happy with the proposals contained in the draft Annual Business Plan, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OK for us to approve the Plans at our July Council Meeting. Bottroff Street is a small unsealed road running off Cliff Street in Mannum. It has been considered for sealing and drainage works in the past, but due to other commitments it has not been upgraded to date. It was discussed at our recent Council meeting following a reminder from those who live in the street. There will be some survey and design work undertaken in 2015/16, with a view to the works will being undertaken in 2016/17, if funds are available. I attended the Drug Forum at Murray Bridge Unity College. This was an excellent presentation that was very well attended by the public. People use drugs for different reasons and affect people in different ways. Should anyone believe they have a drug issue and need help, they can contact DASSA drug services on 1300 131 340. We were also

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Councillor Steve Wilkinson informed that local doctors can help. At our last Council meeting we received a presentation on the NBN rollout for our area. Work in Mannum is planned in 2016. Large parts of our rural areas have poor broadband, and satellite has become slow as too many people are using it. The NBN has been gradually installed throughout Australia. This has been going on for years; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good that our area will soon gain a benefit from the project. I attended a Mid Murray Suicide Prevention Workshop recently. Council has been involved in a series of workshops throughout our area, as Council cares about its residents. These workshops have been designed to reduce the stigma of suicide, and to raise awareness of, and community engagement in, suicide prevention at a local level. Council has been discussing the formation of an Economic Development Committee. At our last meeting, the terms of reference for the Committee were presented for adoption. It was decided that members needed to discuss these in more detail. A workshop will be held after the next meeting. I am more in favour of workshops where the public can also attend and have input. The purpose of the Committee is to progress Economic Development, business growth and employment throughout our Council area. Council does contribute to Regional Development Australia to provide Economic Development Services for our area and they do a good job, but elected members want to do a bit more and be involved in what is very important for our area.

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Our Mayor was part of the State Chinese Trade and Investment Delegation that went to China recently. China is a very important trade partner for Australia and it is hoped that his attendance will be of benefit to our area in developing trade relations. Council has a Waste Management Committee that deals with the collection and disposal of waste including recycling. This has been a busy committee over recent years due to the development of the Cambrai Landfill,construction of Waste Transfer Stations, and rehabilitation of old landfill sites in order to comply with regulations. Council has spent considerable funds setting up our Waste Management facilities. Other items being discussed at our meetings include investigating having a salvage shop, operation of waste transfer stations on CFS declared Total Fire Ban Days and issues with bin banks. Council does not have a green waste bin collection for garden waste; this puts our collection service behind a lot of other Councils. I attended the recent SA Truck and Ute Show and the Palmer Swap Meet. The volunteers who organise and run these do an excellent job and are to be congratulated on the staging of excellent events. The events were well attended by the public. I also attended the Blanchetown Lock 1 Centenary event which was also very well attended by the public. Councillor Steve Wilkinson

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Works, Services and Projects Update from Mid Murray Council rief notes on a selection of items discussed or determined at the Tuesday 9th June 2015 meeting.

• Following correspondence from residents living in Bottroff Street regarding their concerns of dust and stormwater runoff, survey and design work will be undertaken in 2015/16 and consideration will be given in 2016/17 to works being undertaken, subject to funding. • Council will consider the costs of powerline undergrounding at Sedan, Morgan Riverfront and Mary Ann Reserve, Mannum. Depending on cost, a submission for funding will be forwarded. • Following a request from the South Australian Recreation Trails Inc for the naming of the walking trail across Saunders Gorge Sanctuary, Council has agreed to the walking trail being known as Sanderston Trail and has also agreed to the location of a number of signs indicating the trail. • Following consultation with the community, the Mid Murray Council Local Area Strategic Bicycle Plan is likely to be finalised in July and presented to Council for adoption. • The Building Asset Maintenance Program of Council for maintenance works at the Collier Park Pavilion, Community Centre Reserve Museum, Swan Reach, Walker Flat Hall, Cadell Sporting Ground Clubroom, Sedan Hall and a number of toilets has been completed or will be completed shortly. • Council has forwarded a submission to the Heart Foundation’s 2015 Healthy Communities Award highlighting the range of key health projects and outcomes during 2014/15 throughout the Council area. • Community meetings have been held at Mannum, Truro and Sedan to assist in the formation of the

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Mid Murray Suicide Prevention Network and an application has been lodged for a grant of up to $10,000 under the Suicide Prevention Community Grants Scheme. Investigations will be undertaken for Council’s HACC funding (as a small provider) to be transferred to another suitable local organisation for the delivery of such services, subject to these funds being used for the benefit of Mid Murray Council residents. The Council noted that the State Government will pay a Cost of Living Concession Payment of up to $200 directly to pensioners and low income earners. YouTube videos are being produced for Mannum businesses and attractions and similar video clips will be progressed and undertaken in other towns at no cost to Council. Council noted the revised Minister’s Specification SA H3.2 – Concessions for Farm Buildings. Following an approach by Renewal SA for Council to consider submitting an expression of interest by 7th July 2015 for the disposal of the former Sedan Primary School the Council resolved as follows: 1 Council note that a community meeting at Sedan will be held to discuss the potential of the disposal of the Sedan Primary School and possible uses. 2 It be referred to the Chief Executive Officer to approach Renewal SA for an extension of time to consider the submission of an Expression of Interest to purchase the Sedan Primary School property. Starting from the August Council meeting on 11th August 2015, Council has endorsed the implementation of a public question time for up to 30 minutes at the commencement of the Council meeting.

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• A Busking Policy has been a d o p t e d b y C o u n c i l t o enable busking at Council towns. • Once the Truro Community Wastewater Management Scheme construction is completed and the Scheme commissioned, all property owners will be advised that they will be required to connect to the system within 24 months. Residents who apply and connect their properties within the first 6 months will have all administration and inspection fees waived. Council also adopted hardship guidelines for connection costs involving plumber contractor, septic tank decommissioning and drain laying and associated plumbing costs. • Council noted the Natural Disaster Funding Report released by the Federal Government. • Council has sent a letter to Jamie Briggs, Assistant Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development regarding funding for the Morgan Riverfront Redevelopment. • Council noted the SA Murray River Sustainability Irrigation Industry Improvement Program funding allocated to 61 irrigation and industry projects. • Work is continuing on having better health and medical services for Morgan, Cadell and Blanchetown. Information sessions will be undertaken by the Riverland Health Service on the services they provide. Council is ascertaining the availability of a nurse practitioner and other health services for the towns. • Discussions will be held with the Mannum Community College and Horwood Bagshaw regarding a Carparking Licencing Agreement for land adjoining Walker Avenue, for car parking associated with the Mannum Community College. Russell Peate CEO, Mid Murray Council

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Bus: Mannum  Murray Bridge  Mt Barker  Adelaide and Return Monday to Friday except public holidays. School holiday times (when different) are in brackets. Mannum to Adelaide Adelaide to Mannum Mannum  Murray Bridge LinkSA Adelaide  Mt Barker Metro bus 842F 8:00am Leave Arnold Park, Mannum 1:50pm (4:03pm) Leave Harris Scarfe Murray Bridge  Mt Barker LinkSA Grenfell Street (Stop G2) 8:45am Leave Murray Bridge, South Mt Barker  Murray Bridge LinkSA Terrace, Information Centre 2:45pm (5:00pm) Leave Mt Barker Mt Barker  Adelaide Metro bus 842F Park & Ride 9:30am Leave Mt Barker Park & Ride, Murray Bridge  Mannum LinkSA Metro bus 842F to Adelaide 3:40pm (5:35pm) Leave Info Centre Detailed timetables are readily available at the Mannum Information Centre. For more information, telephone 8532 2633 during office hours.

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

CLASSIFIEDS

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

Space Wanted

For Sale

Open Space Wanted My young son and I are keen archers, but need a safe place to practice. Can anyone offer us access to an area of their property, or provide a contact for someone who might? We have all our own equipment, and guarantee that there will be no damage to your property.

Hapsberg Upright Piano $150, negotiable If there is a club or group needing a piano, they can gladly have it at no cost, but will have to pick it up. Phone 8569 2469

Paul Mob: 0431 145 473 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. Issue Number 103

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2015 PUBLICATION DEADLINES Friday (12 noon) Collate, Fold and Pick-up Date July 24 for August Issue 104 Wednesday 29 July August 21 for Sept. Issue 105 Wednesday 26 August September 18 for October Issue 106 Wednesday 30 September

Community Meetings Clash Calendar Regular meetings only WEEKLY (MCHMannum Community Hub) Monday 9:15-10:30am Mindfulness, MONTHLY Movement and Meditation Yoga, 1st Monday Uniting Church, Green St, 9:45am Combined Probus, Club. Mypolonga. Frances Bartlett 0407 10:00am Murray Darlings Red 678311.Notschool/public holidays. Hatters, Café Mannum. 8569 1438. st Mon, Wed and Fri 1 Tuesday 10:00am-3:00pm The Hall. 5 7:30pm Agricultural Society. Greening Street. 8569 1643. Showground. nd Tue, Wed and Thur 2 Tuesday 9:00am-1:00pm Mannum Men’s Palmer Card Day. Collier ParkHall, Shed. MCH. Palmer. 8569 4184. nd Tuesday and Thursday 2 Wednesday 10am-4pm, MIFSA (Mental Illness 9:00am Shared Stitches of Mannum Fellowship of SA). St Andrews Quilting Group. Lions Den, Church, activities, lunch ($3). Showground. 8569 2363. Tuesday and Friday 8:00pm Mannum Gem and Minerals 8:00am Walkie Talkies. Lions Den, Club. MurraylandsGemandMineral Showground. Helen 8569 2275. Club, Collier Park Palmer. Leonie Hughes. 8278 2112. Tuesday 9:30am Prayer and Bible Study; 2nd Thursday Friendship Group (10:30am). 1:30pm Prayer Meeting for Riverword Christian Centre. Mannum. Baptist Church, William Greening St. 8569 1333. St. rd 9:00-10:00am Mannum Weight 3 Wednesday Watchers. MCH. Jane Kelly 7:00-8:00pm, Combined Churches 8569 1799. Prayer Meeting. See Pause a While 5:00pm Aroona Joeys, and for location. 5:30pm Aroona Cubs. Scout Hall, 5 2pm-4pm History Group. MCH. Greening Street Kym Walton 8569 1832. 0407 179 101. rd 3 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. rd Friday 3 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 rd 3 Saturday OTHER 10am-mid pm Gem Cutting and S i l v e r s m i t h i n g W / s h o p . 1st and 3rd Sunday MurraylandsGemandMineralClub, 9:30am Murray Mallee Field CollierParkPalmer.LeonieHughes. Archers. Long Gully Rd, Mannum. 8278 2112. Ian Baensch (after 6pm) 8569 1274. 8:00pm-midnight Mannum Dances. Alternate Wednesdays Lutheran Hall, Cliff St. Judy 0488 1:00pm-4:00pm (July 1st, 15th, 29th, 130 354, Lesley 8569 2449. Aug 12th, 26th) Sewing/Craft and 4th Thursday Computing Group. Baptist Church 7:30pm Progress Association. House,WilliamSt.Helen85692886, Meeting Room Council Chambers. Ros 8569 1380. Last Monday Alternate Fridays 1:30pm Hospital Auxiliary. Meeting 1:30pm Senior Citizen’s Club. Club Room, Esmeralda St. Rooms. Marnie: 8569 2980. First Wednesday Every Three Months Noon Mannum Mag Committee. 7:30pm Neighbourhood Watch. Showground. 8569 2385. Leisure Centre. Coordinator Russ Last Wednesday Dellow 0428 813 201. 6:30pm Mannum Mens Discussion Group. Mike McDowell.8569 2818.

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 JULY

AUGUST

Mannum Garden Group Lions Den Monday 13th, 10:00am Members stories. All welcome. Contact: Bev Connell Phone: 8570 4322 Mannum Garden Group Lions Den Monday 27th, 10am DVD on wildflowers. All welcome. Contact: Bev Connell Phone: 8570 4322

Mannum Rowing Club Clubrooms, Mary Ann Reserve Sunday 9th, 11am Meeting followed by lunch.. All welcome Mannum Garden Group Lions Den Monday 10th, 9:15am Excursion to Angus Valley. All welcome. Contact: Bev Connell Phone: 8570 4322

Mannum Men’s Shed Mannum Community Hub Tuesday 30th, 10:30am Annual General Meeting Teen Challenge Camp Teen Challenge Centre, Norton Summit Friday 31st – Sunday 2nd August Contact: Joy Marks See pages 2 and 7 Girls Night Out Mannum Football Club Friday 31st, 8pm Chicks & Giggles See page 6 Have Your Event Listed This section of Mannum Mag is for brief notices about community events for the current month and the following month. In some months space is limited. For extra detail, write a short article for publication inside Mannum Mag. This will also ensure that your event is publicised if there is insufficient space to list your event here. Your listing should include a location, date, time, cost and a contact number for enquiries. When possible, send the calendar entry for publication in the issue of the month before the event.

Christmas Tree Festival Baptist Church House, William Street, Mannum. Tuesday 18th, 10 am Planning meeting. Reps required from organisations wishing to be involved. Contact: Ros Udy See page 9 Mannum Garden Group Lions Den Monday 24th, 9:15am Excursion to Roseberry Nursery. All welcome. Contact: Bev Connell Phone: 8570 4322 CONTINUOUS Women of the River Country Arnold Gallery, Mannum Dock Museum Highlighting the importance of 19 remarkable women who played a vital role in shaping our mighty river country. Exhibition on display until the end of the year. Free entry. See Page 1

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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