Mannum mag 2015 issue 104

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August 2015

Mannum, South Australia 5238

he “Finke”, officially the Tatts Finke Desert Race, is an off-road, multi-terrain, two-day race through desert country from Alice Springs to the small Aputula (Finke) community.

It is one of the biggest annual sporting events in the Northern Territory and has the reputation of being one of the most difficult off-road courses in one of the most remote places in the world. The teams drive the 226 km from Alice Springs to Finke on day 1, then back on day 2.

This year’s race, held on the Queen’s Birthday long weekend in June, included local team Element Off Road Racing’s Pro Buggies: #57, Aaron Haby (Walker Flat) and Wayne Tabe (Mannum) who came 4 th outright; and #56, Carl Haby (Mannum) and Rowan Eggers (Walker Flat) who came 5th Outright.

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competing in the Australian Off Road Championship and the ARB Off Road Racing Series, which Carl won in 2014. They were the first Australian built cars to finish the 2015 Finke.

They are entirely built locally.

The frames and suspension were designed by the team and built by Rowan Eggers. The 6.0L Chev engines were built

by Wayne Tabe from Mannum Auto Centre. The buggies run on Mickey Thompson Tyres.

It is a huge achievement by Carl and Aaron Haby, their crew and families, who all travelled with the team to Alice Springs. To have both cars finish when 140 cars were e n t e r ed with o n l y 6 0 completing this very gruelling race shows the team’s dedication to detail.

Carl is currently 3rd in the Australian Off Road Championship and Aaron is 10th.

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NAIDOC 2015 Celebrations

Finke Desert Racers Local Team Element Off Road Racing in the Top Five

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he Mid Murray Council partnered with the Mannum Ab o r igina l Community Association Incorporated (MACAI) this year to bring together its biggest celebration of NAIDOC Week ever.

On 7 th July, Mannum’s Randell Street and Mary Ann Reserve came to life with all the colour and culture that is NAIDOC Week. It began with an official flag raising ceremony, Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony at the Mannum Council office, followed by a NAIDOC March to Mary Ann Reserve where, fun and educational activities were run all day long.

More than 100 people turned out to help celebrate, with activities such as traditional whirly-making, jewellery creations, woodfired pizza workshops (includ ing traditional foods such as emu, crocodile and kangaroo) with OPAL and Amore Woodfired Pizzas, Fun4Youth and Create a Playground games for kids, OPAL’s Fruit Smoothie Bike and a showing of the film ‘Bran Nue Dae’ to top it off.

This is the second year Council has support NAIDOC events, with the 2015 theme

‘We All Stand On Sacred Ground: Learn, Respect, Celebrate’ at the heart of activities run by key programs including OPAL, Arts and Culture and Fun 4 YOUth. An added celebration on the day was recognition for local Nganguraku woman and Aboriginal leader Isobelle ‘Issy’ Campbell as a finalist in the Premier’s 2015 NAIDOC Award. Isobelle is an inspiration to her community, and other young Aboriginal people across the nation. She, alongside other members of MACAI, was recognised for leadership in bringing NAIDOC to Mid Murray and taking on much of the coordination to ensure a strong celebration of culture at the heart of the day.

The Council now has a third flag pole on which it will raise the Torres Strait Islander flag each day alongside the Aboriginal Flag and Australian Flag.

Anita Hunter, Niecy-Ray Stewart and Mayor Dave Burgess raising the flags

Anita Hunter and OPAL Support Officer Alex Day

Wayne Tabe, Rowan Eggers, Carl Haby, Aaron Haby

Riverfront Precinct: Page 4 Developing an open space, recreation and public realm plan.

SALA: Pages 3 and 8 Bringing a unique insight into the creativity of 14 male artists in the Mid Murray region.

Ageing in the Murraylands Calendars & Dates Church Services

9 Classifieds 27 Musical Miscellany 28 Mid Murray Council 26 On My Bookshelf 3 Mid Murray Support Services 16 Out of this World

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Letters to the Editor Deadline 26th August for publication in the September issue

Footpaths Thank you Councillor Wilkins (Shearer Ward Update, June Issue).

At last, a Councillor who understands and acknowledges that ratepayers would like to see more of their rates spent on upgrading some of Mannum’s parlous footpaths.

Some of the worst are in Mannum’s oldest streets, Victoria, Schuetze, Albert, William and Mc Laren.

These are streets where rate payers have been paying rates for well over a century.

Perhaps next financial year, Council could be a little more circumspect when it comes to town funding and prioritize the need for better and safer footpaths in our older streets.

Ratepayers deserve better.

Valorie Bottroff

Development Assessment Panel Spare a thought for the members of the Mannum Development Assessment Panel. They have one of the hardest decisions to make that has ever been put before this local DAP. Before them at the moment is the proposal to build the Palmer Wind Farm, a $550 million development to build 114 wind turbines across the eastern flanks of the Mt Lofty

Ranges. DAP members are currently considering the hund r ed s o f p ages o f information provided by TrustPower as well as the many public submissions on the matter.

Weighing up the arguments for and against any development is a complex enough process at the best of times, but this one is a doozy.

On one side of the equation are the possible benefits to the local community and benefits to the State in these difficult times, and on the other side of the debate is an aggressive campaign being waged by a group of locals not wishing their current lifestyles to be changed. The community has become quite polarised. It is a pity that the decision making process is further complicated by the recent politicisation of this form of renewable energy.

Whichever way the decision is made it is likely that an appeal will be made to the Environment, Resources and Develo p ment Co ur t b y whomever the local decision is taken against.

Good luck DAP members. At least one person understands what you are going through.

Steve Coombe

Christmas Tree Festival Meeting Tuesday 18th of August, 10 am Baptist Church House, William Street t this meeting, planning also a novel way that funds are will get under way for this raised and of course Christmas year’s festival, so please come shopping and lucky dips, et or get someone to represent cetera are enjoyed, especially your group. New not-for-profit by the school students who also groups are welcome. Money provide entertainment during raised goes to an agreed the day. community cause as well as Please come to this planning giving opportunity to each meeting and have your say (as group to raise modest funds. well as a cuppa on arrival).

The Festival aims to display If you really can’t make the as many Christmas trees as meeting and wish to be possible and there are usually involved, phone Helen on some decorated trees for sale. 8569 2886.

Ros Udy Voting for the best tree and Mannum Baptist Church table decoration or setting is

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Mannum Neighbourhood Watch Annual General Meeting Mannum Leisure Centre Senior Citizens Room Monday 3rd August 2015 Commencing 7:30pm.

All welcome.

Mannum Rowing Club Notice of AGM Sunday 9th August, 11am Followed by Lunch All Welcome

Mannum Classic Vehicles Club Inc. Annual General Meeting Mannum Community Club 66 Randell St, Mannum Thursday 20th August 2015 To commence straight after the August General Meeting, which starts at 7:30pm.

Preventing Graffiti ome graffiti on public property and attractions has been causing an eyesore in and around Mannum.

It is suggested that the Police be contacted on 131 444 if you see anyone doing graffiti or acting suspiciously in areas where graffiti has been done in the past.

If you have information about graffiti call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Any information including descriptions of offenders and vehicles, including registration numbers will assist police in locating suspects. If you have any questions, please contact the Crime Prevention Section at your nearest police station or visit www.police.sa.gov.au

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Russell Peate, CEO Mid Murray Council

Mannum Craft Fair Saturday 8th August his year our annual Craft Fair will be held on 1 day only, Saturday 8th August from 10 am to 4 pm in the Mannum Leisure Centre. Entry is only $2.00.

Your favourite stalls have rebooked and we have some new ones too. The event will cover many crafts, including quilting/patchwork, cardmaking, scrapbooking, lacemaking, beading/jewellery and glass painting. Also available will be quilting materials and accessories, cardmaking supplies of all kinds, scrapbooking supplies, embroidered towels, aprons, etc, soaps, knitted goods and laces, wooden chopping boards, plants, sewing machines and much more.

Once again, the balustrade around the basketball stadium will be decorated with locally made quilts and a number from Morgan. This display was the big talking point of the Craft Fair last year and it was communicated to us that visiting people were surprised we had so many quilters in our town.

Shared Stitches of Mannum will be demonstrating quilting and also Murray Bridge Lacemakers will again be demonstrating their exquisite craft. Scrapbooking and cardmaking classes will also be run all day for your enjoyment, including children.

We will have the canteen open again with plenty of hot soup, pies and pasties to warm you up during the day and other scrumptious foods – Devonshire tea, cakes, tea and coffee – all at reasonable prices.

So join us for morning or afternoon tea, lunch or all of them.

We guarantee you a great day for only $2.00 entry fee when you can get some of your Christmas shopping done and stock up on your craft supplies If you have any queries, please contact Irene Lovell 8569 2541or 0407 605 487.

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Ferry Replacement Project DA MR has welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Transport and Infrastructure, Steven Mullighan, that another two new steel-hulled ferries have been announced for the Murray River Fleet.

This announcement backs onto the commissioned build of two steel-hulled ferries in the last year with the promise that by 2018 all of the timber-hulled ferries will be replaced.

Currently there are four timber-hulled ferries still in operation along the Murray River in South Australia. The four ferries at Lyrup, Cadell, Mannum and Tailem Bend have been in operation for between 60-80 years and are currently operating at reduced load limits due to safety concerns. This has had a

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significant impact on the local community in particular impacting primary producers and transport operators.

RDA MR Chair Neil Martinson has welcomed the much needed infrastructure in the region, “It was great to see the tender for the two ferries currently under construction be successfully awarded to respected local engineering firm Bowhill Engineering.”

The RDA MR board noted that to complete the ferry replacement project there is the need for one more ferry to be commissioned, to replace the decommissioned ‘spare’ that is utilised to maintain ferry services while any of the 12 ferries are out of service for maintenance.

The new steel-hulled ferries are expected to last between 30-40 years.

SALA A celebration of South Australian Living Artists RE-CONNECTED

Male Artists Featured At the Woolshed Gallery

or the second time the Wool Shed Gallery on Randell Street Mannum will host a South Australian Living Artists (SALA) Art Exhibition, which can be viewed Saturdays and Sundays from the 1st to 30th August, 11am to 4pm.

Tess Minett, Arts and Cultural Development Officer, Mid Murray Council said, “RE-CONNECTED will bring a unique insight into the creativity of 14 male artists in the Mid Murray region, showcasing and celebrating diversity of media and form

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from sculptures to canvas works, photography, found objects and much more; RE-CONNECTED promises to provoke and evoke!”

Focussing on men, there is an overarching sense of strength to the exhibition.

Exhibiting artists will be attending each day every weekend, so take this perfect opportunity to connect with them and be prepared to be thrilled with the collection, some of which may be for sale (please consult exhibition attendant for details).

Valerie Cox

Uniting Church On the night before he died, “Jesus rose from the table, took off his outer garment and tied a towel around his waist. Then he poured some water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet and dry them with the towel around his waist.” (John 13:4-5) Jesus did this as an example of humble service to others. ver the past few months, • Mid Murray Support Services, to the Mannum Uniting help start their Youth Program at the Hub, and for their school Church has sought to imitate holiday programs to help Jesus’ act of service by giving children and adolescents and away a significant proportion their families during the school of its money to organisations holiday breaks; that serve the Mannum community. We felt that, by • Mannum Men’s Shed, to provide a heart defibrillator in case of doing so, we were helping emergency, but we all hope that them to continue to serve the it never has to be used; people of Mannum in their • Teen Challenge, to help run a unique ways. We wish we camp for young people in could have given more to more Mannum later in 2015. organisations, but we did not In making these gifts, the have enough to give to Mannum Uniting Church is everyone; there are so many trying to emulate Jesus in acts organisations that work hard in of service to others.

As Jesus this community, serving the said to his disciples, “I, your people of Mannum in so many Lord and Teacher, have just different ways. washed your feet.

You then Gifts, totalling over $33,000, were made to the following should wash one another’s feet. I have set an example for organisations: • Mannum Hospital, for the you, so that you will do just helipad, and their work in caring what I have done for you.” for the sick and elderly of the (John 13:14-15) The Mannum Uniting district; • Aminya, for their loving care of Church wants to encourage all of us, the people of Mannum, the aged in our community; • Interchurch Council, for the to think of ways in which we P a s t o r a l C a r e W o r k e r can demonstrate our love for (chaplaincy) programs in the those close to us, our friends, Palmer, Cambrai and Mannum the stranger and our wider schools. These Pastoral Care community with acts of Workers provide valuable service. In doing this, we are support to the teachers, students following the example of and families of these school Jesus.

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

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Morgan Replica Paddle Steamer

Open Space Project

Riverfront Precinct Project: Play Structure

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tage 1 of the Morgan Riverfront Precinct building works will bring this magnificent riverfront landscape to life with a giant paddle steamer replica play structure, recreational barbecue hubs and an access pathway from Railway Terrace making an exciting new extension to the newly renovated Station Master’s House and the River and Rail Adventure Playground.

Behind the scenes work has already commenced with Bow Hill Engineering working collaboratively with the Morgan Community and the Mid Murray Council to produce the steelworks for the play structure, which we hope to see erected in the first two weeks of August.

“Many of the Morgan community have already devoted their time for this project and there should be a hive of activity once the steelwork commences”, said Rod James, Chairman of the Morgan Riverfront Precinct Project Committee.

“There has been an enormous level of planning with this project to ensure the end result will create a unique recreational area to complement the work to date with the railway-inspired junior play area.”

“We hope to attract many more visitors to this area as the replica paddle steamer structure will not be just a must ‘see and do’ play destination for the kids, but a tourism attraction in itself.”

The paddle steamer play structure will be 5 metres in height, 21 metres long and 7.2 metres wide. Imitation railway track pathways to further enhance the rich river and rail heritage and buildings still standing in the precinct today will complement this appealing play

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is despite the always increasing population. Their heritage is jealously guarded.

This time I went to the newly opened Salt Works in Northwich, Cheshire. The Lotteries Commission granted 10 million from its profits.

The complete purchase and restoration of the site cost 12 million pounds sterling, $24 million approx.

Would that we had a similar conservation fund from our lottery – oh, but then we sold it didn’t we?

Morgan Replica Paddle Steamer

The Mid Murray Council has created the “Port of Morgan Heritage and Tourism Board” taking in the existing Landseer Morgan Museum, the Morgan Internet and Resource Centre, the PS Canally and the existing railway and wharf precinct. A new position has been created to assist this newly formed association. The Heritage and Tourism Co-ordinator should be appointed in the next few weeks.

“The Heritage and Tourism Co-ordinator will assist with the promotion of Morgan, Blanchetown and Cadell and will be marketing this exciting new development at the riverfront”, said Mayor Dave Burgess.

In addition to the paddle steamer play structure, there will be three barbecue recreational hubs installed with separate barbecues and a recreation of the access post and rail pathway that was in place in the early years providing direct access from the business district in Railway Terrace to the Station Master’s House and now to the newly built recreation area.

The total building works will cost in the vicinity of $320,000, funded by grant money received from the Places for People programme throughthe Department of Planning Transport and Infrastructure and contributions made by both the Mid Murray Council and the Morgan Community Development and Tourism Association.

Mannum History Group

e held our July meeting in the charming one teacher Cross Roads School and enjoyed soaking up the atmosphere of this little building built by the locals to serve their children. Many of us are keen to further document the history of these gems scattered around the mallee and would welcome your input – photos, stories etc.

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he Mid Murray Council has been granted $50,000 from the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI) to begin work on developing its first ever Open Space, Recreation and Public Realm Plan, including a Mannum Riverfront Precinct Master Plan.

The funding, to be matched by Council and its OPAL program, will form a 12-month, $100,000 project which seeks to develop a long term action plan prioritising the development, maintenance and planning of all open space, outdoor recreation facilities and other public-realm resources within the district.

Mid Murray Mayor Dave Burgess said this was the first step in Council using a more strategic model for open space and recreation development, which focusses on long term business planning and smarter use of resources.

“We have an ongoingcommitment to encourage diverse and dynamic use of public spaces which will support outcomes in physical and mental health, social connectedness, economic goals, highlighting our history and local culture and improve standards and policies for this work”, Mayor Burgess said.

“The project will also identify key open space, recreation and publicrealm areas – both existing and possibly new – which can build on the attraction of Mid Murray as a destination to live, play or stay.”

The Mid Murray Council district has more than 16 small townships spanning a distance of almost 200 kilometres.

“Our communities are all different, and we are often faced with conflicting challenges to deliver resources in each”, said Mayor Burgess.

“Community consultation will be one of the features of the plan, to ensure the public and stakeholders (such as sports and recreation clubs,

progress associations, not for profit organisations, community hubs, area schools, business, and more) are not only involved in the plan’s development, but also during its long term roll out.

“Building on the district-wide plan, the Mannum Riverfront Precinct Master Plan will encourage increased use for all recreation and tourism activities. For many years the wider community has indicated its desire to see this area developed as a key site for visitors and local people to meet and play.”

The final plan will include actions over a 10 to 25 year period, and will include actions for public reserves and playgrounds, recreational trails and paths, swimming and boating areas, tourism sites, culturally and historically significant sites, local signage and mapping, key marketing tools to increase usage and visitation, better use of sports facilities, gardens and conservation areas, public events and more.

“Having this plan in place will ensure we are ‘shovel ready’ with priority projects when funds for major infrastructure or recreation facilities become available. We expect this plan is the first step in establishing a range of long term physical works which will activate our outdoor spaces for local people, and increase visitation to the Mid Murray.”

Council will form a steering committee to drive this work, and seek tenders for the work in the coming months.

Those people interested in staying engaged in this project and its community consultation, should stay tuned to local media, community newsletters, and also follow the Mid Murray Health Fitness and Youth Facebook page or Mid Murray Council website (www.mid-murray.sa.gov.au) for more

The photographs show a model of the Salt Works site and an outside view of the canal boundary used for transport and the flooded mining sites, called The Flats.

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My Pet Topic Basic Etiquette When Out and About with Your Dog

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aving 100% control of your dog at all times is not only good manners but a requirement of law, this includes when you are out and about walking your dog, at a dog park/leash free area and in your own home on your own property.

Most people will say their dog is well trained/behaved. This does not mean a person has full control.

Regardless of what is happening, if your dog does not come directly to you at great speed when first called there can be problems.

Not all dogs get on with all people or all dogs. It can also be said that a number of people are scared of dogs or feel anxious around a dog.

So for the benefit of everyone there are common courtesies that can/should be followed.

When out walking in the street, if everyone walks with their dog on the left hand side and walks on the left side of the foot path, when you pass a fellow dog walker you will pass each other with both handlers between the dogs. This gives time for the handlers to react and a little protection to the dog should something untoward happen between the dogs.

When you have your dog off leash do not allow your dog to approach other people or dogs. YES, your dog may be very friendly but the other dog may not be, or the person may be terrified of dogs regardless of how small the dog is.

If you are at a dog park or leash free area it is courteous to have your dog heel to you or on a leash if someone with another dog enters the area. You need to take responsibility for your dog at all times, even in leash free areas. Do not immediately assume that the dogs will get along or that the other person is not afraid of your type of dog because people can be scared of a particular breed of dog. It does not matter how friendly a dog is.

At your own home be mindful of interaction between your dog and visitors. It is generally a good idea to put your dog in an area away from visitors to ensure no agitation for your visitors or for your dog because dogs can be stressed with other people being in the home, especially when there are children involved or elderly people.

Happy dogging.

Jane Humphrey Mannum Pet & Rural Opposite the ANZ teller machine

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he Mobile Fun Box is an initiative of the Mid Murray Council to provide access to a portable skate and BMX facility in townships throughout the district for use by young people in the region.

For further information on this or other Council youth projects call 8569 0100 or email youth@mid-murray.sa.gov.au

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Conditions of Use • No food or drink is permitted on the riding surface • No glass is permitted in the vicinity • Facility to be used during daylight hours only • Skating/Riding is at own risk: the user waives the right to claim damages • Noise must be kept to a minimum • Any damage must be reported to Mid Murray Council • Riders must use areas suitable to their skill level • All riders & skaters deserve a fair go • Event organisers shall seek Council approval prior to staging activities Do Not • Skate or ride without protective gear (helmet, knee, elbow & wrist pads) • Skate/Ride if affected by drugs or alcohol • Take any other materials (ramps or jumps) onto skating surface • Use the skate park if conditions are hazardous (bad weather, surface damage, obstructions etc.)

• Sit or stand on any equipment while skating/riding is in progress • Allow children under 8 years old to use equipment without adult supervision

LOCATION SCHEDULE (2015/16) Town Truro Sedan Cambrai Palmer Tungkillo Bowhill Walker Flat Nildotti Swan Reach

Place Oval Tennis Courts Rear former Institute Cambrai Area School Collier Park Tennis Courts Tennis Courts Tennis Courts Greenways Oval Len White Reserve

Dates 22/9/15 - 5/10/15 22/3/16 - 4/4/16 6/10/15 - 19/10/15 5/4/16 - 18/4/16 20/10/15 - 2/11/15 19/4/16 - 2/5/16 3/11/15 - 16/11/15 3/5/16 - 30/5/16 17/11/15 - 30/11/15 17/5/16 - 30/5/16 8/12/15 - 21/12/15 7/6/16 - 20/6/16 22/12/15 - 4/1/16 21/6/16 - 4/7/16 5/1/16 - 18/1/16 5/7/16 - 18/7/16 19/1/16 - 1/2/16 19/7/16 - 1/8/16

Skating/riding is at your own risk. Do not skate/ride if equipment is damaged or if the surface is wet, dirty or obstructed.

Some items are unsuitable for beginners.

ACCIDENT OR EMERGENCY CALL 000 FOR AMBULANCE OR POLICE

Please report equipment damage to Mid Murray Council office: Mannum 8569 0100, or email youth@mid-murray.sa.gov.au • • • •

Details correct at times of publishing and are subject to change without notice In unforeseen circumstances the Mobile Fun Box may not be available The Mobile Fun Box is moved on the day that it is to arrive in the township Conditions of use must be strictly adhered to.

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he Mannum Community Men’s Shed wishes to publicly thank the Uniting Church for their generous donation of a de-fib machine. Several Uniting Church members came along with Geoff Gobbet last month, to present it. We thanked them for their marvellous generosity.

Training in its use was conducted recently and volunteers from The

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Hub and the History Group joined with the Men’s Shed blokes to learn how to use it correctly. The Hub also has a de-fib machine on its premise.

Once again, we thank the Mannum Uniting Church congregation for their generosity, but of course we hope we don’t have to use it too soon!

Terry Udy

Geoff Gobbet, Bill McGhie, Lloyd (seated) and Geraldine McInery

Study At Home

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ave you ever considered doing an online Diploma of Business or Leadership Management?

This is now possible in Mannum, in the comfort of your own home.

Imagine adding a Diploma of Community Services Work or a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care to your resume.

Well you can, thanks to VET-Fee-Help study loans, provided by the Federal Department of Education, all you need to ascertain now is whether you are eligible.

Luckily, you can take a laptop loan for the duration of these 6 to 12 month on-line courses, complete with its own internet access.

Sounds too good to be true?

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These diplomas are Centrelink, NewStart, AusStudy and AbStudy approved. Mature age students are invited as well as school leavers, no matter whether you finished high school or not.

As long as you are an Australian citizen, have no learning disability, and are screen-savvy, then you can rely on all these additional support services with your homework modules.

In addition, you can also seek assistance with course-work placement as well as job searches for graduates.

For more information, contact Course Advisors Stephen Brown on 0401 158 949 or Mark Koolmatrie on 0459 371 515.

with Mannum Interchurch Council My God shall supply all your Needs just felt that he should fill a box

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hen I was at Avondale College as a mature age theology student, I lived in a caravan. Half my fortnightly earnings went on rent, and life was on a knife edge.

One week before the church leaders arrived to conduct interviews, I needed some urgent dental treatment. The treatment was successful, but I was left with no money for ten days, during which I had no food. I was struggling, but I told no one of my plight.

Every evening, I would come out of the library at closing time and find a box of food on the seat of my unlocked van. Two employees in the cafeteria had thought of me, and I would survive another day or two! I will never forget their kindness.

On the Sabbath, I was assigned to minister at a congregation in Bonnell’s Bay, and was invited to a congregational lunch at a large mansion on the shore of Lake Macquarie. Adventist food is good, anywhere in the world. This day, it was doubly special!

Before I drove home that evening, one of the elders of the church came over to me and gave me a box. I assumed it was books and thanked him for them. But, when I looked in the box, it was not books, but food, glorious food! Later, when I asked him if he knew I had no food, he said he had no idea. He had been at a meeting and when he returned home, he

with food from the fridge and the pantry. He had no idea who it was for, until he saw me.

This was a powerful lesson for me, that “God shall supply all your needs” (Philippians 4:19).

But the story has a sequel.

Recently, at an ICC prayer meeting, the local pastor offered me some packets and cans of food which I did not need, but I accepted them in faith that someone would be blessed. Later I found some cheap oranges and mandarins in the supermarket. On the following Sabbath, we went to Adelaide to lead a service, and a lady in the congregation gave me a large crate of canned foods.

That afternoon, we visited a struggling family with two small girls, and immediately we knew who all this food was for. We brought it out and the looks of grateful surprise on the faces of that mother and her children were priceless.

The Lord knew their need before any of us were aware. Just as those dear folk a decade ago helped a struggling ministerial student, so God later used him to meet the needs of others. It was a welcome reminder of how God supplies all our needs.

It is more blessed to give than to receive. An old Hindu proverb says, “Help your brother’s boat to cross the stream and you will get there also”. It is in giving that we receive.

Pastor David Barker

Prayer Meetings for Mannum Thursday 13th August, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm, Baptist Church, William Street Wed 19th August, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Seventh Day Adventist Church, King George St

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he cemetery refurbishment program fund raising has begun with our RSL members conducting a raffle to raise the necessary funds needed for this worthwhile project.

First prize is a car trailer loaded with goodies, value $2500. Second prize is a 3 day Eco Tour Cruise for 2 people on Renmark’s River Lady, value $700. Third prize is a Cruise for 6 people on Mannum’s Jester, value $200. Tickets are available at various businesses in Mannum and members will be selling tickets outside Foodland and IGA on various days. Tickets are $2.00 each and only 2500 will be sold.

Our thanks go to all the businesses that donated goods to support us in this project. There are too many to list individually but a board listing all donors is on display where tickets are being sold.

Please support this project, our deceased veterans deserve it. The raffle will be drawn at our annual dinner on 1st November at the Mannum Football Club.

July/August Dates for the Diary Happy Hour 1600 at RSL Club Wednesday July 22nd, 29th Wednesday August 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th All welcome, join us for a drink and chat.

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August Meetings 15th Murray Bridge RSL will be hosting a gathering of remaining WW2 veterans to celebrate VP Day, the 75th anniversary of the end of the war in the Pacific. Five Mannum residents who served will be attending and are to be presented with medallions to commemorate this day.

20th General Meeting at 1100.

27th Mannum RSL will host a 7 club get-together at the RSL clubrooms. This is a good opportunity to meet and socialise with veterans from other clubs and foster good comradeship.

July 27th, Korea Day – to remember all those who lost their lives and all veterans of the Korean War. Service at the War Memorial at 1100am followed by refreshments at the RSL. August 18th, Long Tan Day – to remember the Battle of Long Tan in Vietnam and all those who lost their lives, and all veterans of this conflict.

Service at the War Memorial at 1100am followed by refreshments at the RSL. All members of the public are invited to attend these events.

The Badge The price of freedom is eternal vigilance

The Community Garden At The Hub

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he final month of winter is upon us and the day time is gently expanding. We all agreed the winter frosts can stop now but it has knocked the sour sobs back a bit so it seems there are advantages other than a good reason to stay in bed!

Roses can be pruned now, if you haven’t already, and I’m told with or without leaves makes no difference. Gardeners have preferences as to the degree of cutting back – some are harsher than others it seems but the roses bounce back happily. There are no fixed rules for pruning fruit trees either and it depends on your specific needs. Would you like higher trees for children to climb and to share the yield with the birds? Do you need lower limbs for easy netting and does less fruit mean no waste? They say cutting out the centres is not as popular a method as it was but one gardener reminds us it’s easier to get to the fruit when it is on the outer of large trees.

Some of our favourite gardeners are showing off their carpentry skills, building the eagerly awaited shade house, having worked very hard already planning, purchasing

materials and preparing the site. We are so grateful for all of their time and effort towards improving the little community garden at the Hub for everyone to share. The whole point of a community garden is to share, to give and receive – literally!

Everyone is welcome to pop in for a look, a chat on Wednesday mornings at 10 am, or anytime to pick something fresh for your table.

You don’t have to turn up weekly to enjoy the space or the produce – and in return the garden welcomes plant cuttings, seedlings and seeds when you have some to spare. The beautiful space is only so, due to all of you who have contributed so far.

Right now the garden is getting set to reveal a stunning makeover designed and implemented by so many talented people of Mannum.

Wandering amongst the flowers and veggies, you can sense their excitement – true story!

Thought for the day: “Remember – asking someone a question can still be more informative than Googling it!”

August ‘Grow and Share’ dates: Sunday 2nd, 16th and 30th at 9am.

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Out Of This World

Zadows Landing

Astronomer’s Corner

Inaugural Progress Association Meeting new stream of history began on Sunday 19th July 2015 when forty residents of Zadows Landing voted with great enthusiasm to establish a Progress Association.

Special guests, Mid Murray Council Mayor Dave Burgess, wife Lyn and Kendra Radford Councillor Kelly Kuhn and ZLPA of the Walker Flat and President Michelle Mundie Wongulla Progress Association The “Open Forum” gave outlined the success of their everyone the opportunity to local volunteer group. suggest a myriad of agenda Local Councillor Kelly Kuhn items for members of the new and her husband Wayne hosted group to consider in the future the inaugural meeting with for the betterment of the morning tea and sausage sizzle Zadows Landing Community. after the election of the “ZLPA” Those Zadows Landing Committee which consists of: residents who could not attend President Michelle Mundie are welcome to contact the Vice President Kerry Ball Secretary, Marilyn Whittenbury Secretary Marilyn Whittenbury v i a e m a i l a t Treasurer Danielle Kellermann randylmarilyn@bigpond.com or and seven Committee members: phone 0419 834 601 to register Mark Webster, Cass Rathjen, their details on the ZLPA Sabine Kellermann, Norm Ball, database and information share Yvette Rathjen, Don Coad and mailing list.

Kelly Kuhn.

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t around 10pm,Scorpius,Sagittarius, Capricornus and Aquarius stretch from the zenith (overhead) to rising on the eastern horizon. The planet Saturn in Libra, which forms what may be called the body of the Scorpion, is visible for most of the night. The central region of the Milky Way galaxy stretches almost north south at this time where very dark areas are defined sharply in the cold air.

Earlier in the evening the planets Jupiter (magnitude -1.7) and Venus (magnitude -4.4) interplay with the moon and star Regulus, in Leo. The comet Panstarrs, presently lower in the sky, is also in this area of interest and brilliant against the cold evening horizon. The largest planet, Jupiter, is heading for conjunction with the sun and won’t be seen till the beginning of 2016. Venus heads for an inferior conjunction. The planet Mars at present is in the eastern dawn sky in Gemini then later in Cancer.

The outer giants of the solar system, Uranus in Pisces, Neptune in Aquarius, and Pluto in Sagittarius, need a larger telescope to see but are well worth plotting and discovering. This is the region where radiation and deep freeze plus the gravity of the large planets mould and fashion objects that find their way into their path. The large gas clouds surrounding Jupiter and Saturn consume comets that may be flung out of orbit and affects the orbits of other comets, bringing them into this realm. Astronomical almanacs and journals provide precise information on how to start observing these outer planets.

Mass and energy present elsewhere in the universe may generate a new star and its solar system. Other systems may exist where there may be two or three Jupiter sized planets. These planets are called exo-planets; more are being discovered every day.

Dave Allen

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SALA A celebration of South Australian Living Artists

RE-CONNECTED An exposê and celebration of the diversity of practice, form and media of male artists in or closely CONNECTED to the Mid Murray region.

The Wool Shed Gallery Randell St, Mannum (opposite the Mannum Dock Museum)

Special Thanks to Graham Gaston RE-CONNECTED Open for viewing Saturdays and Sundays 11am to 4pm from 1st to 30th August Thank you for supporting your local artists

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ZLPA Members and Mayor Dave Burgess

From the Lions Den

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he new year has started for Mannum Lions. Hopefully we will have another very successful year and be able to continue to contribute a lot to the community.

We welcome two new members to ourclub, Rachel Bacierra and Janet Grabowski. Good luck and we hope you enjoy your time with Lions.

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. The next sale is not too far away. Thanks to all who have donated goods, it all helps and all funds raised are put to good use.

Barry Mansell

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Mannum Hospital Auxiliary

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he Mannum Hospital Auxiliary wish to thank the Mid Murray Council, our sponsors, firms who donated goods and the attending public who combined to make our annual Hot Rod Show so successful.

We raised sufficient money to purchase the following items for the hospital: a recliner chair and a lifter for aged care; 5 bed overways; a Welch Allen 777 walltransformer for the accident and emergency department and a set of chair scales.

Hope to see you all next year to help make it an even bigger community event and raise money to buy essential equipment for the hospital.

Helen Robinson

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Ageing in the Murraylands “Baby It’s Cold Outside” hen Frank Loesser wrote this duet in 1944 and premiered it with his wife, Lynn Garland, at their housewarming party, the story goes that he was signifying to guests that it was nearly time to end the party. Fast-track forward to winter 2015 and the sentiment “it’s cold outside” takes on another complexion.

More people die from illnesses related to cold weather in Australia than in Sweden. Here the figure is 6.5% (1 in 15 deaths), and in Sweden it is estimated to be 3.9%, according to a study published in the May 20 issue of The Lancet. In fact, deaths caused by moderately cold or hot weather far exceed those from extreme cold or heat, the researchers reported.

This new study is the first to show the size of the problem. It examined 13 countries, including the United Kingdom and Australia, and estimated that 7.3% of deaths from 1985 to 2012 were due to cold, with just 0.4% due to heat.

We hear a lot about the effects of heat in summertime, but the risks to health of cold weather are often linked only to the flu or a select list of health conditions that we can easily tick off as not applying to us. The Aussie way is to be tough: “it’s really not so cold”, “think warm thoughts”, “don’t be a wuss”.

But cold does affect the way our bodies function.

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with Millie Our blood pressure increases. Our heart and lungs struggle. In The Conversation of May 22nd, 2015, Adrian Barnett of Queensland University of Technology explains, “Keeping warm keeps our blood pressure down and also lowers other important cardiovascular risk factors [like] blood viscosity (the thickness and stickiness of the blood, which affects its ability to flow through the vessels), cholesterol (which can build up and block the walls of the arteries) and fibrinogen (a protein produced by the liver that helps the blood clot).”

He observes that another reason our death rates are higher is that Swedes are far more prepared for cold temperatures with better clothing and keeping their homes warm.

As for our houses, “Temperatures inside a flimsy wooden Queenslander in winter are often below 18°C whereasSwedish homes will be a comfortable 23°C whatever the weather. Many Australian homes are just glorified tents and we expose ourselves to far colder temperatures than the Scandinavians do. Caravans or mobile homes are particularly risky.” That sounds rather insulting but it is a commentary on our outdated building practices and codes. As well as more deaths in cold weather, there are many more hospital admissions for conditions like strokes and heart attacks.

Barnett suggests that people living with heart failure could wear thermal clothing as well as pay

attention to insulation and heating.

“If we could be more like the Swedes, we could lower our deaths from cold from 6.5% to 3.9% and we would avoid around 1,200 deaths per year.”

So, the message is: dress warmly, use the heater, and look after your blood viscosity, cholesterol and fibrinogen.

Millie

Serious Sillie Millie writes: “Out in Kansas, tornadoes often hit with sudden devastation, and without warning. In one case, a house was completely whisked away, leaving only the foundation and first floor. A silver-haired farm lady was seen sitting dazed, in a bathtub, the only remaining part of the house left above the floor. The rescuesquadrushedtoheraidandfoundherunhurt.

She was just sitting there in the tub, talking to herself.

“It was the most amazing thing... it was the most amazing thing.” she kept repeating dazedly.

“What was the most amazing thing, Ma’am?” asked one of the rescuers.

“I was visiting my daughter here, taking a bath, and all I did was pull the plug and dog-gone-it if the whole house didn’t suddenly drain away.”

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon

Aminya

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he buildingproject was completed during June with approval to admit additional residents effective from 10th July 2015. Six new residents were admitted during the following two weeks.

As outlined in the July edition of the Mag the admission processes include compliance with the special conditions associated with the approval of the 18 additional places. In addition to requirements to allocate priority of access for people who are financially or socially disadvantaged, are from rural and regional areas and people diagnosed as having mental and behavioural disorders there has been an increased allocation of respite days.

As at July 2015 over 60% of residents have been identified as having limited financial means. For each of these residents the Commonwealth Government contributes up to $54 per day towards their accommodation costs. More than 75% of residents have health conditions listed by the Commonwealth while all residents have been

Mid Murray Homes for the Aged identified as coming from rural and regional locations. Aminya has also increased the provision of respite services. The intention is to provide both scheduled and emergency respite.

At the June meeting the Board approved the establishment of a secure memory support unit.

This will assist in the development of specific services for residents with dementia and related health conditions. Refurbishment of the former small meal preparation area has also commenced.

This room will provide an improved consulting facility for the Medical Officers as well as accommodation for Allied Health personnel and leisure and lifestyle services.

These works are consistent with long term plans that include the overall refurbishment of the existing 32 bed area as funds become available.

There are sundry minor adjustments being made to ensure all operational issues are functioning in accordance with expectations.

Members of the Mannum RSL branch have kindly donated $6,000 to support the furnishing of a room within the new facility. Members of the Mannum Uniting Church have offered to purchase art work and related fit-out of the new area with a donation of $6,000. The Board appreciates the generous support of the RSL and Uniting Church members.

The Board also expresses appreciation to Phil Rollond for the recent donation of the moss rocks that have been placed across the Adelaide Road frontage and around the new car-park. This generous donation of materials and labour has greatly enhanced the landscaping and appearance of the new development.

The Friends of Aminya group continues to provide assistance to residents and contribute to the on-going development of improved services to residents.

Glen W Cooper, CEO

Mental Musings

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nstead of a muse, a question for starters. How is the internal jogging coming along?

Last month we mused on the statement that laughter is nature’s antidepressant and also referred to it as internal jogging. We can do ourselves, and others too, a favour by remembering this and making the effort to laugh, or at least work up a smile if that doesn’t come easily.

Muse upon the knowledge that laughter increases the blood flow to the brain, thus releasing pain killing hormones (endorphins) which in turn give a sense of well-being, which then lowers the level of stress hormones.

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We can laugh out loud by watching a funny movie, or reading some jokes; even on our own. So let’s all practice laughing out loud and if anyone complains, just explain about the endorphins and hormones!

The more we laugh out loud, even on our own, and get used to the sound of our own voice the easier it becomes, like any new thing we learn. We personally will benefit and maybe those around about, whether or not we know them, may too become more aware of the positive benefits of laughter.

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Inspiring Cities he Rural City of Murray Bridge is conducting a community survey on people’s visions for the future of the city. This made me recall some amazing city initiatives from places world-wide which I’d read about and my previous suggestion to Council that safe bikeways between housing areas and schools could be developed.

In Copenhagen (Denmark) for example, 36% of all workers cycle to their jobs, covering 1.2 million km each day. Their cycle routes are well designed multi one-way tracks, infinitely interconnected, with great secure parking.

Cyclists can take their bikes onto trams if it suits.

Seoul (Sth Korea) had a major inner-city highway that was removed and restored to a natural waterway. The result was stunning – a revitalised CBD plus an overall reduction in traffic (‘Braessa’s Paradox’ Principle). Sydney’s West Connect is a controversial “upgrade” of the western motorway. Based on the Principle, it’s probable that spending huge sums on upgrading will NOT solve the increasing traffic snarl.

Vienna’s 177km of tramways with over 1000 stops are fully integrated with buses and rarely run late. As a result, 53% of the population travels to work using public transport. A good solution, where adding a major motorway would inevitably result in the destruction of hundreds of heritage buildings.

T Introduction of Public Question Time he Mid Murray Council has decided to introduce a public question time as part of its Council meetings. The public question time will be held towards the start of the meeting and any person with a question will be allocated a maximum of five minutes, unless this is extended by the Council.

Council Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 9:30 am at the Council Chambers, Main Street, Cambrai. The dates for meetings for the rest of 2015 are:-

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11th August 13th October 8th December

8th September 10th November

The Mayor, who Chairs the Council meetings will have the discretion to not accept a question. Questions are to be on matters relating to Council reports, policy or operational matters. Those of a personal nature will not be accepted.

The Mayor has the discretion to decide whether questions are answered immediately at the meeting, answered in writing by Council staff, taken on notice and answered at a subsequent Council meeting or not required to be answered for various reasons.

Any person can attend the Council meeting and announce themselves prior to the meeting to the Mayor or Chief Executive Officer to indicate that they wish to ask a question during the public question time.

The public question time will be trialled for a 12 month period.

The Guidelines are available for inspection at each of the Council offices at Mannum, Cambrai and Morgan during ordinary business hours and on t h e C o u n c i l ’ s we b s i t e www.mid-murray.sa.gov.au Russell Peate, CEO Mid Murray Council

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Part of East London’s housing shortage is solved by recycled shipping containers, configured into multi-storey buildings offering affordable and comfortable accommodation.

Some containers have been used to build school modules, medical centres and shopping malls.

Rizhao (Shandong, China) is called the ‘Solar City’ since 99% of all households have solar HWS. Collectively, this is over ½ million square metres of panels, saving 350kW of electricity.

The panels are mandated for any new development. Residents attend education sessions on solar power, and in consequence of the demand, the cost of panels is lower.

There are many more examples of amazing, inspiring cities which can change city lives when innovative and enthusiastic approaches to problem-solving are taken.

Regreening If this obsession was contagious I’d sneeze it through the suffocating city streets I’d cough it unapologetically into crowded airports I’d wipe my grimy hands on every child and tell them to infect their mums and dads.

If only this obsession was contagious.

Jacqui Merckenschlager

Two city council guys were hard at work. One furiously digging a hole, and the other coming behind him quickly filling it. They were drenched in sweat. A man watching couldn’t believe how hard they were working, nor understand what they were doing.

Finally he said: “I’m confused. You dig a hole and then your partner comes behind you and fills it up again!”

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Whistle Toot PS Marion and Mannum Dock Museum

ork on the PB Mayflower continues with the boat now back at the Darling Wharf at the Museum. Shipwright Adam Fitton has returned to Echuca and will be back in September.

The PS Marion is busy with Rockford Steam Powered Dinners with the final one being on the weekend of 28th - 30th August.

On August 2nd a private charter cruise will see a film team from Channel 7’s Better Home and Garden program on board to film the boat and crew in operation.

One of the MDM’s long standing volunteers recently received a “long service volunteering award” for many years of

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service to the PS Marion. Dave Prescott, aka the Wood Fairy, has been looking after the wood needs of the PS Marion for many years and well deserved this accolade. A large group of regulars and staff attended the BBQ and presentation held at the Dock.

The museum volunteers continue to work on data preparation and computer entry. As mentioned in the last Mannum Mag there are now many scanned photos available for public viewing. Please come into the museum or ring if you are interested.

School excursions are happening regularly. A group of 75 children from Birdwood Primary school visited the

complex on 23rd June.

Anita and Cynthia of the Nganguraku people were available to engage with children in basket weaving and cultural story telling activities. A smaller group of children from the St Joseph’s School of Murray Bridge visited on 30th June, with another school excursion booked for 7th August.

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Murray Bridge Matinee Series

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ntering the last month of winter, you need to find somewhere warm and inviting to spend a couple of hours taking a journey down memory lane.

You are invited to the next Matinee Performance presented by “Out of the Square” and The Rural City of Murray Bridge at the Murray Bridge Town Hall. Enjoy a complimentary morning tea from 10am before the performance.

Concert tickets are $16.00 each.

“The Fab Two” Thursday 20th August 2015, at 11 am The Fab Two are an Adelaide based duo playing the songs of the 20th century’s greatest composers, “The Beatles”. Whether you are a Beatles fan, or just a lover of superbly crafted pop songs, you will be amazed at just how many great songs came from the pens of John Lennon, Paul McCartney and George Harrison. The Fab Two are Ravie Varmaan and Troy Harrison.

Both seasoned performers, their mutual love of The Beatles became apparent when Ravie and Troy recorded together.

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.

Ink Pot Arts: From Footprint to Footplate On Saturday 15th August at 2pm, Ink Pot Arts will be presenting their award-winning production of From Footprint to Footplate at the Murray Bridge Town Hall. This is a pro-amateur production for the whole family.

Based on the history of the Adelaide Hills, it features the Ngarrindjeri Ponde story and an account of Sturt’s trip down the Murray River before European settlement in the region. It will be a unique, fun theatre experience offering glimpses into our local history – from the footprint of the Permangk to the surging of steam engines. Tickets are available on line via www.trybooking.com/IICU Prices are Adults: $25, Concession: $20, Children: $15, and Families (2 Adults and 2 Children): $75.

After both of these shows, there is an opportunity for you to extend your cultural experience with a visit to the Murray Bridge Regional Gallery to see GLASS: art design architecture. This Jam Factory touring exhibition showcases 23 outstanding projects by contemporary Australian artists, designers and architects. It represents a cross-section of current creative practices and relationships to this versatile material. This exhibition is supported by Visions of Australia, an Australian Government program supporting touring exhibitions by providing funding assistance for the developmentandtouring of Australian cultural material across Australia. The exhibition runs from July 31st to September 13th. The Murray Bridge Regional Gallery is open from 10am to 4pm Tuesdays to Saturdays and from 11am to 4pm on Sundays. Admission is free and there is also a gift shop selling a delightful array of hand-crafted gifts and artwork.

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NAIDOC 2015 Celebrations

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Jalan Wilson at OPAL’s healthy pizza making workshop

Sam Stewart leads the NAIDOC March with Anita Hunter and Mayor Dave Burgess close behind

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Murraylands Gem and Mineral Club embership of the Murraylands Gem and Mineral Club (MGandMG) offers some fantastic opportunities to learn a new skill to the Hills and the wider Murraylands communities.

Learning how to cut a gem is one of the skills that can be found at Collier Park, Palmer SA. And now, a new faceting machine has been commissioned for the Club.

MGandMC conducts regular field trips to locations in SA to enable members to search for gems and minerals in the rough.

MGandMC also holds regular workshops at their Collier Park Clubrooms where it is possible to turn your recently collected rough gemstone into a piece of jewellery.

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The art of faceting can be learnt at MGandMC. Faceting has been around for thousands of years. If you visualise a diamond in an engagement ring, you are looking at a faceted gem. The surface of the gem is covered with several geometrically arranged, flat surfaces polished to a high brilliance. Each of these flat surfaces is called a facet. The purpose of faceting is to bring out the sparkle of a gem.

Faceting is one of those art forms that you can become good at with a minimum of experience, but also one where you will never run out of new challenges. Faceting is suitable to all ages helps to develops eye-hand coordination and can be very relaxing. It does not

require any “artistic” ability.

Thanks to new methods and modern faceting machines, the learning process is made easy.

Through a grant made available through the Office of the Ageing, MGandMC were able to purchase, a diamond saw and a new South Australian made faceting machine that complements the clubs existing machines.

The acquisition will provide more members the opportunity to learn a new skill and reduce the waiting time in the workshops.

Having the opportunity to turn a piece of rough rock into a beautiful gem is one of the many benefits of membership in the MGandMC. Doug Hughes

Baptist Church Welcomes A New Member he Mannum Baptist Church congregation is excited to welcome a new member. Well, it’s more like inherited!

Pastor Colin Nieass married Claire Clancy on the 18th July at the Craigmore Christian Church where Claire attended for many years. Their honeymoon was in Europe, before settling back into Mannum.

Colin was born and raised in Mannum, but had lived in Adelaide for many years only to return 3 years ago to pastor and guide the Mannum Baptist Congregation. Claire, from the city, works in health, and looks forward to getting to know and work with folk in the Mannum district.

Colin and Claire invite you to drop by and introduce yourself on their return in August.

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Q. What’s the difference between an earring and a nose ring?

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Janet Jones trying out the new faceting machine

Cabochon and faceted stones being made into jewellery

Alan Cook and Janet Jones faceting

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Mannum Mag

Issue Number 104

On My Bookshelf Diary of A Young Man Adelaide 1891 – March 24th - March 29th

Daniel is not happy with the new church organ.

MARCH 24TH TUESDAY 6.30. News, bath, routine.

Attended meeting at Tynte St. at 7.30pm re format of “Christian Endeavour Society”.

Miss Stuckey gave practical a d d r e s s a n d a n s we r e d questions. Eleven persons, including Annie and I promised to take the “Active members” pledge. Took Annie and Mrs A. Hendry to the latter’s house Annie stays to keep Mrs Hendry company tonight.

Supper, bed 11.

MARCH 25TH WEDNESDAY 6.50. Played tennis with Alfred. Lunch in office. Bought 12 Pledge Cards for Endeavour Society. Attended evening service and distributed cards to “active” members of the proposed Society. Home via Burdens’ with Eliza. Prepared Books I’ve Never Read Parachute Jumping

by Hugo Furst

preachers’ plan for Destitute Asylum. Bed 11. Sleep delayed.

Close night.

MARCH 26TH THURSDAY 7.0. Bath. Attended organ recital at 8pm - the trial of our new organ - (Tynte Street Baptist Church), the purchase of which some 9 months ago Hendry and I strenuously opposed. Prof Ives played. Cost of organ 1200 pounds. Rode bicycle to Pritchards’ re delivery Destitute plans. Bed 11.30.

MARCH 27TH FRIDAY (GOOD FRIDAY) 6.15. Cleaned trap, Alfred cleaned horse. Breakfast 8.30 usual Hot-Cross-Buns. Away in trap at 9.30 with Alfred and 3 sisters for Tea-Tree Gully Hale drove trap with Misses Mushet, Boundy, Burdens. Hot day. Camped on hill side, lunched and put in the time The Japanese Way of Death

by Harry Kirri Spotting the Enemy

by C.M. Cumming

fairly for a hot day. Gave 2 tennis balls to some children who seemed to appreciate them.

Attended tea meeting in connection with local Baptist Church. Begged a fine bunch of flowers, strolled up road enjoying cool of evening and each others society. Refreshed at a roadside store and returned.

The meeting being full we were glad to camp in a seated trolley and spent a pleasant hour. Gave Miss Flo. Burden my flowers remarkable pluck for me!

Lovely drive home by moonlight. Home 10.0. Alfred and Nortons and Hale away to Port River fishing. Bed 11.30, after Bible study and prayers sleep delayed.

MARCH 28TH SATURDAY 7.40 Bath. Office supposed to be closed, but I worked as usual. Dined at Woodville.

Home via Hindmarsh, walked Fighting Fatigue

by I.M. Beat Who Shot JR?

by Hugh Dunnit

thru’ steady rain and warm atmosphere. Cleaned bicycle, read, slept, tea. Sang. Richards, Ide and Kent, all blind, came and gave us some music. Cash a/cs. Bed about 11.

MARCH 29TH SUNDAY 8.0. Bath. Routine. Steamy day. Service 11. New organ and organist (Prof. Ives) for first time. Was not pleased. Special service at 3.0. Davies played acceptably. Brought Alick Richards home to tea and chatted with him on various matters - especially Christianity. He has long been the subject of prayer with me.

Miss McLean and Mrs Willie McLean came to tea and stayed for the evening. Service 6.30.

Talking and singing. Walked some way with the McLeans.

Bed 11.30.

Jo Kader

The Laser Weapon

by Ray Gunn The Best Day Ever

by Trudy Light

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Mid Murray Support Services Mannum Community Hub From the Coordinator The new Community Home Support Program (CHSP), for those who are over 65 years of age and seeking the assistance of our community services, replaces the Home Support System (HACC) and brings a number of changes.

The most significant of these changes is the way in which assessments are undertaken.

Community organisations are no longer able to undertake NEW assessments, which are now being carried out by My Aged Care. This means that if you are over 65 years and now require community services you will need to initially contact My Aged Care Contact Centre on 1800 200 422 or via the My Aged Care website www.myagedcare.gov.au .

Note: If you currently receive aged care services (under the old HACC system) you do not need to contact My Aged Care, your services will remain unchanged. However, if you currently receive aged care services and require significant changes to your needs, you will then be referred to My Aged Care for a reassessment.

Once you contact My Aged Care (MAC) they will chat with you over the phone to gather some basic details to create your client record.

They will discuss your aged care needs and determine the appropriate next steps for you. This may mean that they refer you for either a home support assessment by the RAS (regional assessment service) or for a more comprehensive assessment by ACAT (aged care assessment team).

If you are referred to the RAS an assessor will contact you and work with you to develop a support plan that reflects your aged care needs, goals and preferences. The outcome of your home support assessment may include a referral to a service provider such as MMSS or you can

specifically request us to provide your services. These may include transport, social support, domestic assistance, home maintenance, meals and other services.

For community members under 65 years receiving state HACC home services there are no changes to your services or assessments at this stage.

MMSS is limited by the number of services that it is able to provide, however if you do require assistance please drop in and speak with one of our staff who may be able to assist.

A partnership with Communities for Children allows us to expand our services throughout the Mid Murray region. The Community HUB is looking forward to providing more programs and offering a wider range of services to children and families.

Check out our services on our notice boards, website and facebook.

Scrooges is constantly being recognised by visitors to Mannum through wonderful comments left on their feedback forms. Well done to the Scrooges team.

Due to family commitments and health, Julie Metcalfe has tendered her resignation from the board of management. Julie has been an active and dedicated member of MMSS for 6 years. The whole organisation thanks you for your time with us. We wish you all the best for your future.

If you need help or are interested in any of our programs, either pop into MMSS at 71 Randell St, or the Community HUB at 58 Walker Ave or phone 8569 2129.

Mannum Community Hub Around 200 participants attended another successful School Holiday Program. Assistance in this program from community members has been amazing. Special thanks goes to Ali Cook and Sam Denver for their contributions and to the volunteers who went above and beyond in their

provision of services to ensure that the Program was a success.

Testimony to the success of this program is the generous and unexpected gift from Tracy Roan, Aces Hairdressing Salon; steam cleaning the carpets in our big double room.

The success of any community organisation is measured by the input of its volunteers. Absolute Tranquility has also recognised this and provided gifts to honour our volunteers for their efforts. We are sure that the lucky recipients will thoroughly enjoy a little well deserved pampering. A big thank you to Absolute Tranquility for their thoughtful gifts.

Heward Estate has kindly donated a dozen bottles of their fine wine to support our programs, in particular the LGBTIQ movie and meal evening held in June. Thank you for your support Mick. The entertainment on this wonderful evening was provided by Sarah Barber and Trish Dingler.

A huge thank you to Peter Kuhlmann. His dedication to our community is inspiring, an example of what volunteering is all about – giving to give not giving to get.

I am sure that our community spirit would be the envy of many other regions and I am grateful to be a part of this one, which shows that it really gets the meaning of ‘pulling together’.

We are very pleased to welcome two new staff members, Sarah Barber and Natalie Hatton. This will enable the HUB to operate at a more organised and less manic pace.

We welcome a new user of the HUB, Sureway Employment. It is businesses such as this that help support our organisation and bring new individuals to our centre who may not necessarily drop in.

Thursday, August Hub Events 6th, 11:30am–2pm: Australian Literature Recital Luncheon by Joan Kreiser. A Heat the HUB fundraiser experience.

20th, from 11:45am: Movie day lunch. “Interrupted Melody”, Eleanor Parker and Glenn Ford.

Cost $10.00 (paid when booking) inclusive of meal/drinks and movie!

Book early to avoid disappointment; phone 8569 1832.

26th, 10am: Community Garden opening. By the Community for the Community. Come and see the artwork created.

From the Volunteer Coordinator Eight new volunteers have been inducted in the last six weeks. All the best of wishes to a couple of our valued volunteers who have retired.

Thank you for your valuable time contributed to the community.

If volunteering appeals to you, phone 8569 2129 or visit our office at 71 Randell Street.

The July Food Safety and Hygiene Course was well attended by our volunteers. We thank Northern Volunteering for the training.

Information about Hub activities is available on our Facebook page, Mannum Community Hub, and on the web page www.mmss.com.au, go to calendar of events.

From Scrooges Scrooges welcomes Daphne Young, who is looking after all of our manchester, crafts and haberdashery areas. Soon to join her are Trish Powell and Kerrie Dent, who are both eager to get started and settle in with us here at Scrooges. Welcome Ladies.

If there are any men out there that are able to donate some of their time, please phone us or drop in to Scrooges Op Shop between 10am and 4pm, Monday to Saturday.

Bev Forgan

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Issue Number 104

A Poets Dream

Surealities II

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rother Henry began to gather up various pieces of equipment, speaking as he did so.

“This type of occurrence is becoming increasingly common”, he said. “The authorities will not acknowledge it since they do not want to spread panic or bring any sort of discredit to the consumer electronics industry. However there are an increasing number of mobile phones attached to selfie-sticks being found without any owner. It is mainly among the young so that the disappearances are being attributed to truancy or homelessness.”

All the while we had been moving out of the building to where my car was parked.

When we arrived at Bill’s home we were greeted by his tearful wife. I explained as best I could and Brother Henry was quickly shown to the computer room.

“We must hurry”, he told us. “If there should be a power failure it will make our task much harder. Then we will have to install special software which will allow us to search the RAM. That is a very long and slow process since the RAM is so large today.”

By this time Brother Henry had found the rogue mouse. Fitting a glove made of electrostatic material he quickly turned he mouse over, found the off switch and operated it. The red glow faded.

He then spoke to Bill, whose anxious face filled the screen.

“You must move back and to your right hand side so that we can see your entire body and it is at the left hand side of the screen from our side.”

Bill nodded his understanding and tried to speak. A thin, reedy croak came from the speaker.

“Don’t try to speak. If everything goes well we will have you back here very shortly.”

Brother Henry had meanwhile produced a mouse similar to the one he had turned off. When he switched the new mouse on I saw instead a blue light before he placed it light down on the mouse pad. A blue coloured pointer appeared on the screen.. He also produced a different keyboard which had a number of additional keys to the normal QWERTY style.

With great care Brother Henry moved the blue pointer to the tip of Bill’s head.

“Where was he when this event happened?” asked Brother Henry.

“Seated at his chair”, answered his wife.

“Then stand away from it for that is where he will appear again provided everything works.”

With that he pressed the right hand mouse button and Bill’s entire shape became blue. Holding the mouse button down he pressed what I think was the enter key on the keyboard. Slowly the blue image disappeared and only the screen saver pattern was left. There was a rustling sound and we all looked at the chair. Bill’s form slowly appeared like a fade-in on an old movie.

His wife gave a little scream of delight and rushed to hug him. He was weak and somewhat disoriented, speaking hesitatingly of tall thin men who called themselves “Ones” and short fat men who called themselves “Naughts”. Eventually we got him to bed and I drove Brother Henry back to the Club of Peculiarities.

“An interesting case,” Brother Henry commented, as we shook hands at the door. “The first time I have heard about the Naughts and Ones. Most interesting”, he said nodding his head as he disappeared inside, the door slowly closing behind him.

I’ve spent the days, toil away Wasted the nights, endless lights All in search for the holy grail A poets dream that is My dream, my hunger that strives It burns, it bubbles inside Those words I search for Those lines I string Page fifty two, page eighty six It’s all the same to me, but that one I’ll know it when I hear it The one that sings to the ages I searched for many things now Some out of this world This is no exception A rumble that stirs the birds Deep down I know the fact Just like Apollo 11 My dream lies in the stars I’ll write till my death to find that one poem

Isayah Kuhlmann

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’ve been writing for nine years and I still haven’t scratched the surface of knowledge and skill that many others I have seen possess and show in their work.

All I ask is to learn and be able to have just a few say “Wow your poem/poems mean a lot to me” Please visit my website at www.poemsbyisayah.com.

Isayah E Kuhlmann

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SOCIAL ACTIVITY DAYS

Skulking, smirking, Peering through the glass; Waiting, It crouches in the corner.

It snarls at me.

Showing shifting teeth, Eager to pierce my fragile delusions, To slay my hopes, And devour my dreams, Malevolent, smug and malicious, It refuses to lie.

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Can you spare a few hours occasionally or regularly?

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

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

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

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

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

Issue Number 104

Definitions of Difference

I

am heterosexual, female, and old.

Those are facts but I’m having some trouble with the definitions.

Firstly ‘old’ No one wants to use the term ‘old’ but I meet all the dictionary definitions: ‘having lived or existed for a long time’

– for my species, that is true.

‘of or relating to advanced years or a long life’

– certainly.

‘worn with age or use’

– usually used of objects but true again.

‘having lived or existed for a specified period’

– everyone has, me too. ‘the earliest or earlier of two or more things’

– yes, compared to most people I meet.

‘designating the form of a language in which the earliest known records are written’

– well, my language sometimes seems to be from a much earlier era when I try to converse with my grandchildren.

‘out of date; unfashionable’

– definitely.

‘of long standing’

– yep. More sitting now though.

‘an earlier or past time: in days of old’

– where I spent most of my life.

See grandchildrenfor verification.

Secondly ‘female’ Five children conceived and delivered conventionally. You’d think that would end the argument.

It doesn’t. Bring up the fact that I am female – or (Heaven forbid) a woman – and I instantly get the argument that ‘but you’re as good as a man’ or worse ‘you can be as good as a man.’ Why does no one hear me when I say I don’t want to step down?

Now this is serious, folks. I value men as much as anyone but I don’t want to be one. It was enough to live with one for 53 years and that was only my husband. There was also my father, uncles, grandfathers, etc.

Great fellows, men, if they’re on your side. A bit of a pain when they’re not. Mind you, I kind of like my sons but they’re a cut above the ordinary as I’m sure you can understand.

However, men are not women.

Thank heaven. They’re much easier to get around. Well, that’s my experience anyway. Given that, I’d rather share the planet with a mix of sexes, so why should I wish to be the one that I’m not. That would

definitely require giving up on some of the advantages of being female and I’m not talking here about culture. Cultures are man made things (whoops!) and vary a lot.

Biology doesn’t. We still have the babies and that means a different mix of hormones and a different body build. Women can deal differently and that sometimes gives us an advantage: multi tasking for example. It was probably a man who noticed and let the cat out of the bag. I’m not going to give the game away here, but both sexes know that when the French said “Vive la difference” it wasn’t just about concupiscence.

One of the nicer things about the feminist influence is that when we stopped playing the helpless female, it freed men up to admit to their gentler side. I’m all for that.

Finally, ‘heterosexual’ There are seriousdiscussions about sexuality in this generation and about time. Sex is more than a game to be played by rules someone else wrote. It’s part of our nature and it varies a lot. As for me, I’m just old fashioned.

Vivian Garner

Volunteering at Mannum District Hospital t’s all about making a difference!

Are you male or female who can spare 2 or 3 hours a week, or even once a month helping out in the Aged Care Facility?

Join our team and do our community a great deed.

Volunteers may assist in many activities, such as:  Art  Crafts  Games  Gardening  Woodwork  Fitness exercises  Hand massage and nail care  Assisting in outings, entertainment and many more!

All volunteers require a National Police Check.

To find out more please phone 8569 0200. Speak with Shelley, Volunteer Coordinator or Rosa, Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator.

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You know you are getting old when what doesn’t hurt, doesn’t work.

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Mannum Golf Club Competition Results Date: 27/06/2015 Competition: 4bbb Sponsor: Peter Joyner, Erica Temme T Miller, T Johnson 45 K Dohnt, S Thompson 43 N Dalton, D Gaskell 42 N Warhurst, G Hill 41 D Jericho, R Burt 41 R Scriven, N Kroehn 41 N Kroehn, P Kroehn 40 W Banks, G Bormann 39 Nearest To Pin 4 & 13 Nick Kroehn 6 & 15 Phil Kroehn Longest Putt Keith Dohnt William Banks

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Date: 30/06/2015 Competition: Stableford R Burt 66 T Miller 78 F Hille 80 D Gaskell 84 D Jericho 85 Nearest To Pin 6 & 15 Trevor Miller Date: 07/07/2015 Competition: Stroke S Applebee +8 B Logan +6 W Banks +3 S Thompson+3 M Underwood +3 T Miller +3 W Fisher +2 J Applebee +2 Nearest To Pin 4 & 13 Shane Kendrick 6 & 15 Trevor Johnson Longest Putt Keith Dohnt William Banks

Date: 18/07/2015 Competition: Stableford Sponsor: Mangelsdorf Accounting P Joyner 37 T Johnson 35 M Morrissey 34 N Dalton 33 N Warhurst 33 D Jericho 32 R Scriven 32 W Banks 31 Nearest To Pin 4 & 13 Denis Jericho Longest Putt Mick Morrisy Fred Hillier Date: 21/07/2015 Competition: Stableford K Dohnt 34 T Hancock 32 C Vigar 32 D Gaskell 31 Longest Putt Jeff Applebee Chris Meulengraaf

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Date: 25/07/2015 Competition: Stroke. Monthly Medal Sponsor: Pretoria Hotel C Chadwick 72 K Dohnt 75 G Hill 75 N Dalton 75 G Bormann 76 N Warhurst 77 Nearest To Pin 4 and 13 Trevor Miller 6 and 15 Stan Thompson Longest Putt Geoff Bormann

Issue Number 104

A Business Opportunity?

S

ometimes I come across what seem to be glaring omissions in services which affect different groups of people. Mannum has no taxi at the moment, and certainly no public or privatetransport for those in wheelchairs living in care.

In 2010 I went into town for a scan and couldn’t return home for 5 months – 2 of those spent with my daughter in town whilst waiting for a full driving assessment as a result of a minor stroke after an operation. It is not possible to live over the river without transport of some sort. In my case, CHIPS may have been able to help as I could walk, but I would much rather have utilised a reasonably priced paid service.

I have heard a small bus route was started but did not have any customers. Is it possible that 2 fit people could be trained in wheelchair handling, driving and other necessary skills and provided with a small bus or car with a wheelchair ramp through crowd funding?

I have paid a previous taxi driver $50 for a trip to Mannum (12 km one way) and that is far too much, but if the fare was affordable, people would use the service regularly.

Perhaps the taxi could be attached to another business, a farm or a shop for example? Any offers?

In the Company of Cowards:

Bush, Howard and injustice at Guantanamo Michael Mori Penguin Australia, 2014 e borrowed it from the library, but we did not expect to find it so confronting. Even though we had a general understanding of the story, the author’s careful attention to detail and lawyer-inspired clarity struck us deeply as a monstrous and cynical injustice unfolded before us.

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THE BOOK, In the Company of Cowards, published in 2014, was written by Major Michael Mori, the military lawyer assigned to defend Australian David Hicks, after he was incarcerated at Guantanamo Bay. This was the prison camp set up by George W. Bush to hold the “worst of the worst”, those alleged to have committed terrorist acts against America in Afghanistan.

When Mori was appointed as Hicks’ defence counsel, most people probably thought that he would just go through the motions for the sake of appearances, since David Hicks was allegedly a terrorist. But Moriquickly became convinced that Hicks had not committed any crime, let alone being a terrorist, and his legal efforts in his defence of Hicks consumed the next 4 years of his life.

In the process he came to see that the military commissions set up by the US Government were flawed, illegal, rigged to achieve convictions and highly political.

With the stroke of a pen, the US

Government simply ignored the Geneva Conventions on how prisoners should be treated. Mori describes how, for many years, no charges were laid against Hicks, and when charges were eventually laid, they were made-up charges for activities that were not even against the law. Mori had to fight the immorality and inconsistency of the US administration, all the while trying to support his client to endure the inhuman treatment and torture he was receiving. It is a story of the dangers of absolute power and the lack of transparency in the exercise of that power.

Interesting as this may be for students of recent American history, does it relate to Australia? Very much so. Mori chronicles how the Australian Government was complicit by not standing up for Hicks, an Australian citizen, during the first 5 years of his incarceration.

Many other countries, including Britain, Russia, Saudi Arabia and

Pakistan, had won the release of over 250 of their citizens, while Hicks languished in Guantanamo despite no evidence ever being presented or him ever being convicted of a substantial crime.

Mori explains this as being due to the partisan political interests of the Howard Government. It was only after the weight of public opinion turned against Howard in the run-up to the election of 2007 that the Government began putting some pressure on the US to release Hicks. Mori’s description of the ludicrous ‘show-trial’ in March 2007 (the first and only one conducted by a military commission in the 6 years since the war in Afghanistan) and the alacrity of Hicks’ release highlighted how unjust and unfair the whole episode had been.

This is a book for our times. At a time when our present Government is attempting to avoid transparency in refugee matters, is attacking the Human Rights Commission for standing up for people’s rights, and is proposing laws to strip alleged terrorists of citizenship, we, the people of Australia, need to be alert to any over-reaches and misuse of power that trample on the rights of individuals. We are often advised to “be alert” – but alert to, and against, what?

Dr Carl Gross and Lyn Gross

Kay Stevenson

Solar Panel Cleaning

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ndustry reports say the lack of scheduled cleaning of solar panels can cause a solar pv system to lose 15 - 25% of its efficiency and thereby increasing the estimated payback time by 3-5 years for a residential solar power installation.

Should you choose to save money on your electricity bill by installing solar panels, cleaning them is a necessary maintenance item. For your solar panels to be able to collect power as efficiently as they possibly can they need to be

cleaned on a regular basis. I have detailed below the ideal technique for doing this. To save money via solar power, cleaning them is actually important.

The biggest issue is to prevent the protective surface of your solar power panels from being scratched, cleaning them with a light touch is very important. Scratches might compromise the surface coating, degrading the efficiency of the panel.

Wash in the early morning or late afternoon so

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

Please ring on 8569 0219 for more information.

Knitting Group, Social Day, Scrabble Day Mannum Red Cross, Men’s Group, Card Afternoon

Kris Sims, Mob: 0412 773 023

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Audio Clinic, Child & Youth Health Services, Community Nursing Service, Purchase of Crutches, Mannum Domiciliary Care Services, Meals on Wheels, Optometrist, Physiotherapy (Private), Private Podiatry

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

Lester Howie Clinic

If you would like further information or would like to attend the Day Centre for activities and need transport, please contact Louise Haby, Mannum Day Centre Coordinator (8569 0219)

Issue Number 104

1. Hose down panels with water, top to bottom.

2. Use Squeegee Mop with soapy water and scrub over panels.

3. Rinse soap off with hose.

4. Using a Squeegee Window Cleaner (wide on a long handle) dry each panel from top to bottom.

Mannum Hospital Programs –  8569 0200

Mannum Day Centre

WEEKLY MONTHLY

the water does not dry in beads.

Do not clean when very hot or the glass can crack from the cold water.

* Asthma Clinic, Cardiologist, Continence Clinic, Diabetic Clinic, Dietitian, * Echocardiograms, Hypertension clinic, Mental Health Clinician, Psychologists, * Physiotherapist (Public), Women’s Health Clinic (* Doctor’s referral required)

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Musical Miscellany

The Kindest Rat

Folk

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t’s nostalgia time. Not the pop tunes of yesteryear, but remember the fairly short lived folk boom of the late fifties and early sixties. Some of the tunes that hit the airwaves at that time included Tom Dooley, Michael Row the Boat Ashore, The Green Leaves of Summer, Walk Right In and others.

Mostly the music wasperformed by groups, usually two men and a woman, typically Peter, Paul and Mary. There were some all-male groups such as The Kingston Trio.

So now, a trip down memory lane with a few of these groups.

The Kingston Trio had a number of hits including Tom Dooley which sold over three million copies as a single. They also recorded the song, Where Have All the Flowers Gone? which is a powerful anti-war song that Marlene Dietrich recorded too.

In a lighter vein they recorded MTA which told of the saga of a ticket price increase on the Boston Metropolitan Transit Authority rail system which trapped Charlie to ride forever since he got onto the train without the increased fare and wasn’t to be released until he paid the increase. The Trio changed in 1961 when Dave Guard left the

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group. It has continued into the present day with many personnel changes. Dave Guard lived for a time in Australia and died in the US in 1991.

Then there were the Weavers. They were a quartet and their best known member was Pete Seeger who went on to become a solo artist. The Weavers had hits with Goodnight Irene, Tzena, Tzena, Tzena and So Long. They were victims of the McCarthy era and black-listed, with Decca Records deleting their albums from its catalogue. Work was very hard to get as they were harassed by various right wing groups.

The Highwaymen had a hit with Michael Row the Boat Ashore which had earlier been recorded by The Weavers. Other songs of the group included Cottonfields and Whisky in the Jar. Like a number of groups they began through an association whilst in college. Most of the members went on to careers in business, law or academia. They are not to be confused with the country music supergroup also known as The Highwaymen. That group consisted of Kris, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson.

The En g l ish gr oup The

Springfields should be mentioned because, before the Tornados Telstar and over a year before the Beatles, their recording of Silver Threads and Golden Needles reached the Cashbox Top Twenty. It was the first single by a British group to do so.

The original group comprised Mary and Dion O’Brien and Tom Field.

Mary and Dion became known as Dusty and Tom Springfield. Tom later wrote music, notably for The Seekers with such songs as Georgy Girl, The Carnival is Over and I’ll Never Find Another You. Peter, Paul and Mary were a manufactured group put together by a manager, Al Grossman, who interviewed a number of performers before settling on the trio. They did gain a life of their own. Among their better known tunes are Puff, the Magic Dragon, Blowin’ in the Wind and If I Had a Hammer. They were active in protests and performed during the march where Martin Luther King gave his “I Have a Dream” speech. Mary Travers died of leukaemia in 2009.

Before Folk there was calypso.

Perhaps next time I might have a look at that.

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just went to the united petrol station here in Mannum and on Wednesday’s of each week Mr Alan Pearce will provide you with good old fashion driveway service he will fill up your tank and even give your windows a wash. What a trip down memory lane that was. Fantastic concept.

It made my day, especially these cold winter days, not having to get out of my warm car.

Alan does it all with a big friendly smile. So get down there and have your tank filled by the kindest “Rat” in Mannum.

Steve Oatway

Three rats are bragging about their bravery and toughness. The first says, “I’m so tough, I once ate a whole bagful of rat poison!”

The second says, “Well I’m so tough, when I was caught in a rat trap and I chewed it apart!”

Then the third rat gets up and says, “See you later guys, I’m off home to harass the cat.”

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Making Mannum Memorable

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y current absence in Bali precludes any other possible subjects, so I decided to interview someone I know fairly well …

So, Paul, tell me about yourself.

Well, Paul, I was born and bred in Adelaide, with a very agreeable childhood and an adolescence that involved playing in a long-haired rock band and gaining a useless degree. Then, I was recruited as a spookA what?

An intelligence officer, Paul, for ASIO, where I spent nine years equally divided in Canberra, Sydney and Darwin. I can’t tell you anymore. Otherwise, I’d have to kill you, um, me. A likely but unwanted return to Canberra was avoided by a monumental stroke of luck when I was offered part-time work as a wr ite r for Lone ly Plane t guidebooks.

Wow! (surly) … Are you going to keep interrupting, Paul?

Sorry, Paul.

Anyway, LP sent me to Indonesia and, a year later, India. I continually begged my editors to send me anywhere else so I could justify giving up my cushy job. And they

met my bluff when they sent me to Mongolia for 3 months. While researching there, I lost 20% of my body weight with giardia, was imprisoned by Chinese border guards, and became lost for three days in the Gobi. Throughout the next six years, I wrote or co-wrote guidebooks to weird and wonderful places like Yemen, Poland, Iran, Botswana, Madagascar andBahrain.

Why aren’t you still doing that, Paul?

Look at me, Paul. I’m too old for that.

Yeah, good point. You do look rather(interrupts) … So, armed with a new Graduate Diploma in Education, I was soon teaching anything and everything at Kadina High School and Indonesian language at Wirreanda High (Morphett Vale). I was then offered a job in Jakarta with the nifty acronyms of RAM (Regional Academic Manager) for SEA (South-East Asia). Helping implementwestern-style curriculums …

Curricula. (sighs) … and training teachers, I worked in Indonesia, Malaysia and

Vietnam. I then returned home for a self-indulgent and soul-destroying career as a writer. Recently, I churned out the quirky comedy-drama “Bali and Oates” and the sequel “Vietnamnesia”, as well as the “Tuttle Travel Pack: Bali and Lombok” guidebook and the “Journey Through Bali and Lombok” photobook available next year.

How many more books are you going to plug, Paul? (angry) … Shut up, Paul. And “Bali Billy” is about a middle-aged Australian couple, who with adult children still living with them, run away from home and open a guesthouse in Bali. All my novels have been spectacularly unsuccessful but are available on Amazon for a modest cost – and at our local library. Moving to Mannum four months ago, I now do relief teaching at the local school, enjoy creating the “Mannum in a Minute” YouTube channel for the local council, and plan to write a murder-mystery based along the Murray. And I – or, rather, we – write this column each month.

Hang on. What about wives and kids?

I forgot to get married and settle down.

Lucky you. Thank you, Paul.

You’re welcome, Paul.

Paul Greenway

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

Gardening Group

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adly, our Gardening crew on Thursdays at the Murray Bridge Community Centre has had to take a pause due to staff unavailability.

We hope that we will be able to pick this up again when the weather warms up.

Sorry for any inconvenience – hopefully we see you or someone you support at any of the other opportunities we have on offer in the Murray Bridge/ Mannum community.

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Shearer Ward Update

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he July Council meeting was held at Bowhill, enabling elected members and management staff to view the launching of the first of the new ferries that are being constructed by Bowhill Engineering. Ferries along the river are very important for our river communities and their operation provides employment in our area. It is great to see replacement ferries being built locally thereby adding to our local economy.

Council’s Annual Business Plan and Budget was adopted. The only change to what had been proposed was a small increase in the rebate for primary production.

There were a lot of items listed in the agenda, but many of these were straight forward and for information only. The Mayor of Goyder Council Mr Peter Mattey attended and outlined his Council’s experience with Wind Farm Applications and Development. Some of the items discussed in further detail included the Sedan Clean Up of untidy premises. Council is concentrating on the Sedan area to improve the image and appearance of the township. I don’t receive many complaints about the Mannum area, but have passed on a complaint about some properties on Hamilton Street, which the inspectors will follow up when time permits. Car parking time limits in the Mannum Main Street were discussed and this has been referred back to the Mannum Main Street Committee to consider with other plans for the Main Street. Cat Management was also discussed with the main concern being costs to Council if it had a

Councillor Steve Wilkinson legislative responsibility to control cats. A survey of whether to charge camping fees at several reserves in the Cadell area received an excellent response with lots of comments. Further information can be found on Councils website www.mid-murray.sa.gov.au

The State Government is proposing changes to the management of dogs and cats. The Dog and Cat Management(Miscellaneous) Amendment Bill 2015 public consultation stage finished on the 26th June 2015. The Bill proposes that both dogs and cats be microchipped. Each Council is required to administer and enforce the provisions of the Act relating to both dogs and cats. Council will advise residents of changes to the Act when they have been passed by Parliament. Further information is available from Councils Agenda on our website, or

by Google searching the Dog and Cat Management Amendment Bill 2015. It is also proposed to increase the maximum penalty for breaches of the Act. In response to these proposed changes Council is investigating providing a microchipping service for both dogs and cats in our area.

If you burn rubbish, please ensure the fire is put out afterwards and not left to smoulder, as some of our residents have health issues and are affected by fumes. There are also various rules about burning that should be followed.

I attended the relaunch of the historic paddle steamer “Mayflower” after it had been on the slip for a while for restoration, including replacement

of its front hull planks. A small group of volunteers have done and continue to do an excellent job restoring the Mayflower. It was interesting to see how the new planks are steamed and then fitted to the boat.

It is planned for elected members and management to tour the Council area to view problems and issues. I have submitted a number of items to look at, mainly to do with complaints from residents that I have passed on to Council but have not been addressed. The tour will hopefully provide me and other elected members the opportunity to highlight issues needing attention within our respective wards. There are a lot of projects competing for a limited amount of spare money. Our Council rates continue to increase in order to address some of the backlog of infrastructure problems. The State Government is investigating whether to limit rate increases to inflation and this was another item on the Council agenda. If legislation to this effect is passed it would probably result in no improvements to infrastructure, a continuing decrease in the standards of our current infrastructure, a reduction in Councils ability to assist community groups and other service cuts.

To finish on a positive note, Gierke Road has been resheeted and work has commenced on resheeting Rosenzweig Road.

Councillor Steve Wilkinson

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

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This is A River

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rom Berri to Morgan and Wellington to Murray Bridge, the River Murray flows with the tales of the towns and communities it passes. Between June and September this year, these narratives are set to be told visually through a new artistic venture along its banks.

10 artists have been selected to base themselves within seven small communities and townships along the river’s 500 kilometre South Australian stretch as part of Country Arts SA’s This is a River project.

Over the course of their residency, each artist will explore the idea of “same place, different view” from where they’re based, through the theme of Resilience as a Process. This theme references the resilience Murray River townsandpopulations have had to develop following the recent drought that ended in 2010, and the subsequent learning processes they’ve gone through to prepare them for the challenges ahead.

2015 Projects Raukkan Mike Tye Filmmaker, July/September Wellington & Goolwa Michelle Murray

Writer and performer, September Murray Bridge Evette Sunset Environmental sculptor, July Mannum to Cadell Susie Skinner Storyteller & musician, September Waikerie Paul Gazzola and Nadia Cusimano Installation artists, September Berri Alysha Herrmann Community artist, September Berri Punctum Live art and costume, July/September/October Renmark Charles Tambiah Scientific researcher and photographer September/October

Country Arts SA Creative Producer Steve Mayhew said, “Resilience is a capacity that develops over time in the context of person-environment interactions.

This choice of theme has given the artists room to explore the processes that communities and individuals may have gone through and the lessons they have learned in order to prepare for next time.

“We are interested in the artists using the guiding principle of ‘Same Place, Different View’ and the projects stretching the participating regional communities’ and artists’ concept of what they, art and

creativity are capable of.”

Free magazine-style publications entitled This is a River will be appearing in community centres around the region over the next few weeks, which will guide residents to relevant information about public events associated with the project in their communities.

On the banks of Lake Alexandrina lies the location of the first project.

The small Aboriginal community of Raukken is known by few but seen by many as its church features on the Australian $50 note. This township will be shown as a place like any other and a place like no other through two short films made by visual artist, Mike Tye. Resilience, the first of these films, is based on Mike’s experiences residing in Raukkan and engaging with the community through conversations. It is a deeply spiritual community, reflecting a long history of connection to the lands and waters of the region. The recent drought deepened the great sadness and frustration felt by Ngarrindjeri people, and many others who share their concerns. It also reinforced the

importance of caring for land to the broader community. Resilience is about bouncing back, back to where we were, and questions whether that is where we want to be.

“The first of my two films on the subject of resilience introduces me to Raukkan and explores my responses to its people and history,” said Mike of his work.

“The second piece, Vision, indulges the emerging filmmaker in me and presents the beauty of Ngarrindjeri country as a unique cinematic experience.”

Vision is perhaps more accurately described as projection art than film.

Images of the natural beauty around Raukkan are abstracted, intensely coloured and manipulated. Beauty is found both in obvious places and not so obvious ones.

Stay up to date with This is a River via thedirtsa.com.au or signing up to Country Arts SA E-Newsletter at www.countryarts.org.au/about-us/con nect-with-country-arts-sa

‘Vision’: Screening Sunday 27th September, Wellington Courthouse

Some Mid Murray Council Projects

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Work for the Dole Program

s some people are aware, the Federal Government has amended the criteria for the Work for the Dole program. As a result, it is understood that people aged 18 to 29 are required to undertake 25 hours per week on an approved project and those that are aged 30 to 49, 15 hours per week. The Mid Murray Council is working with Job Prospects for three projects to be undertaken in and around Mannum.

These projects will most likely include the following:-

• Maintenance and upgrade of the Mannum Lookout • Upgrade of the walkway from Crawford Crescent to Purnong Road • The Mannum Waterfalls

The Mid Murray Council is also working with the Mannum Progress Association and Mannum Lions regarding a possible entrance statement for Mannum, and this may also be included in the Work for the Dole program.

Belvedere Road Car Park

The Mid Murray Council has met with both the Mannum Community College and Horwood Bagshaw Issue Number 104

separately to have discussions regarding a Licence Agreement for the existing car park opposite the Mannum Community College and Library. Horwood Bagshaw have significantly reduced the licence fee applicable for the agreement and the Council and Horwood Bagshaw have signed a 12 month agreement to enable this car park to continue.

Mannum Wharf

Works are almost completed on the repair of the Mannum Wharf and Council has submitted an application under the Federal Government’s National Stronger Regions Fund Round 2 for the further repair and extension of the Mannum Wharf and the repair and upgrade of the Morgan Wharf.

Mannum Hospital Helipad

Fi n a l d e s i g n p l a ns and information have been received for the Mannum Hospital Helipad, and the development application for this project, lodged by the Mannum Health Advisory Council, is being processed by Council.

Russell Peate, CEO Mid Murray Council

World Leading Broadband in Regional SA

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new report has found the nbn™ fixed wireless network now being rolled out across regional South Australia is one of the best in the business internationally.

The “Fixed WirelessBroadband: A Global Comparison” report by IT research analysts, Ovum, found that the nbn™ fixed wireless service is world leading when compared to the performance of 21 other wireless broadband providers.

It found Australians connected to the fixed wireless network are getting faster speeds and access to substantially higher data allowances from the retail providers than anywhere else in the world.

The speeds actually achieved over the NBN network depends on the technology over which services are delivered to the premises and some other factors such as the end user’s equipment quality, software, broadband plans and how the end user’s service provider designs its

network.

The research shows few operators will be able to match the upcoming 50/20Mbps maximum wholesale speed, which is currently in a nationwide pilot.

David Kennedy, Research Director, Ovum, said “The arrival of the nbn™ network will position rural and regional Australians to gain new access to a host of applications at affordable prices, helping to close the gap between city and country as well as Australia and the rest of the world.”

“The nbn™ fixed wireless service is rolling out across regional South Australia and more than 24,500 premises are currently able to connect to it via 82 fixed sites – from Mt Gambier to Wallaroo, Port Neill to the Riverland, and Crystal Brook and Kangaroo Island”, said nbnTM Corporate Affairs Manager South Australia, Jill Bottrall.

Fixed Wireless Broadband: A Global Comparison is available at: www1.nbnco.com.au/corporate-information/media-centre.html

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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 14th July 2015 meeting.

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• As a part of the Barossa Regional Procurement Group, Council has undertaken tenders for General Repairs and Building Maintenance Panel, external audit services, road reseal, line marking, fire safety services and fuel. This will generate savings and efficiencies.

• Council has undertaken tenders for rubble raising and crushing services 2015/16, rural roadside vegetation maintenance and removal 2015/16, CEO Performance Review and the demolition and reconstruction of the Mannum Caravan Park office and reception building.

• Council has accepted the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI) offer to design the new junction of Murray Bridge Road and Belvedere Road. Council will seek to undertake the processes to formally close the portion of Faehrmann Road between Murray Bridge Road and Pfeiffer Road to eliminate the cross road configuration. Discussions will be held with Tallwood Pty Ltd (Mannum Waters) regarding the contributions agreement for this intersection.

• Following receipt of a letter from Justin Reschke, consideration will be given to naming a road with the Reschke name should the opportunity arise.

• Recommendations in the annual report from the Mosquitoes & Public Health Research Group of the University of SA regarding the survey of mosquitoes along the River Murray in SA for the 2014/15 season will be pursued by Council’s Manager of Health Services.

• Randell Street parking time limits will be reviewed by the Mannum Main Street Working Party.

• Microchipping and possible neutering of dogs/cats

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at venues throughout the Council area at cost to residents, will be investigated.

Council has been awarded $50,000 for an Open Space and Recreation Plan Project.

Applications for funding will be submitted to Community Benefit South Australia and the Local Government Association (LGA) Research and Development Fund to address the identified early childhood issues.

Submissions have been forwarded to: R Local Government Association on priorities for stormwater management planning.

R Economic and Finance Committee of the Parliament of SA regarding their Inquiry into Local Government Rate Capping Policies.

A letter will be sent to the Federal Minister for Communications and Federal Member for Barker highlighting the Mid Murray Council’s disappointment at the lack of any new or upgraded base stations in Cambrai, Sedan and Towitta areas, given the economic, community and social need.

Letters of thanks will be sent to: R The State Minister of Transport and Infrastructure regarding the State Budget funding for the renewal of the Murray River ferry fleet and requesting information on funding for the replacement of the fifth timber hulled ferry that would be used during maintenance or repair of the 12 River Murray ferries. The letter will also present a case for a new contract to be awarded to Bowhill Engineering for the additional two steel hulled ferries.

R The Mannum Dock Museum for obtaining funding, developing and launching the National Women of the River Exhibition at Mannum.

The Roads to Recovery Program will make available an additional $1.1 billion extra funding.

Council will support the recognition of Aboriginal

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and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the proposal for the amendment of the Australian Constitution.

Council will liaise with the survey organisers of the 2014 regional Wellbeing Survey to schedule a Wellbeing Forum in the Murraylands.

Information on the National Garage Sale Trail will be referred to the Waste Management Advisory Committee to consider participating in 2015.

Council received a request to consider expressing interest in the purchase of the former Sedan Primary School following a State Government decision to dispose of it. A community meeting was organised. The opinion of the majority present was for Council not to submit an expression of interest.

They considered that there were other priories for the maintenance and upgrade of the existing Sedan Hall, Sedan Recreation Park, Old Sedan Council Chambers and an extension to the Sedan Country Fire Service premises.

A survey regarding whether camping at the Graeme Claxton Reserve at Cadell and Hogwash Bend should be free or charged returned 158 surveys for Graeme Claxton Reserve and 172 for Hogwash Bend. Just over 70% of people believe that free camping should be permitted or free camping for up to 3 days and then a fee charged. Once toilet facilities and a vending machine are installed at Hogwash Bend, consideration will be given to introducing the camping permit fee. Once a vending machine has been installed at Graeme Claxton Reserve, consideration will be given to introducing the camping permit fee.

Applications will be submitted for Dry Zones for New Years Eve 2015 at Mannum (including Bolto and Haythorpe Reserves), Morgan and Cadell Riverfronts.

Russell Peate, CEO, Mid Murray Council

Issue Number 104

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.

Hall For Hire

For Sale

Hall available for hire Mondays and Wednesdays.

Piano Accordion Mirelli 12 Bass Excellent condition Phone 8569 1461

Reasonable rates.

Central location.

Contact treasurer 8569 2385.

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

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

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

Australian Red Cross THE POWER OF HUMANITY

Cambrai familystore Main Street, Cambrai Wed–Fri and Sun: 10AM–4PM Phone: 8564 5244

Mannum Leisure Centre Supervised Opening Hours

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

Meeting rooms available.

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

Further information: 8569 0185

mannumleisure@mid-murray.sa.gov.au

Deb Roberts, Programs Manager

Mid Murray Support Services Contact MMSS for details.

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

Phone: 8569 2129.

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

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2015 PUBLICATION DEADLINES Friday (12 noon) Collate, Fold and Pick-up Date August 21 for Sept.

Issue 105 Wednesday 26 August September 18 for October Issue 106 Wednesday 23 September October 23 for November Issue 107 Wednesday 28 October

Community Meetings Clash Calendar 5:30pm Aroona Scouts, Old Wall Flat Regular meetings only Hall, Starr Road, Wall Flat. Kym (MCHMannum Community Hub) Walton 0407 179 101.

MONTHLY Mon, Wed and Fri 1st Monday 10:00am-3:00pm The Hall. 5 9:45am Combined Probus, Club.

Greening Street. 8569 1643.

10:00am Murray Darlings Red Tue, Wed and Thur Hatters, Marion Wilson 0429 437 829.

9:00am-1:00pm Mannum Men’s 1st Tuesday Shed. MCH. 7:30pm Agricultural Society. Tuesday and Thursday Showground.

10:00am-4:00pm, MIFSA (Mental 2nd Tuesday Illness Fellowship of SA). St Andrews Palmer Card Day. Collier Park Hall, Church, activities, lunch ($3).

Palmer. 8569 4184.

Tuesday and Friday 2nd Wednesday 8:00am Walkie Talkies. Lions Den, 9:00am Shared Stitches of Mannum Showground. Helen 8569 2275.

Quilting Group. Lions Den, Tuesday Showground. 8569 2363.

9:30am Prayer and Bible Study; 8:00pm Mannum Gem and Minerals Friendship Group (10:30am).

Club. Murraylands Gem and Mineral Riverword Christian Centre.

Club, Collier Park Palmer. Leonie Greening St. 8569 1333.

Hughes. 8278 2112.

9:00-10:00am Mannum Weight nd 2 Thursday Watchers. MCH. Jane Kelly 1:30pm Prayer Meeting for Mannum.

8569 1799.

Baptist Church, William St. 5:00pm Aroona Joeys, and 3rd Wednesday 5:30pm Aroona Cubs. Scout Hall, 5 7:00-8:00pm, Combined Churches Greening Street Kym Walton Prayer Meeting. See Pause a While 0407 179 101. for location.

Wednesday 2:00-4:00pm History Group. MCH. 10:00am Down to Earth, Community 8569 1832.

Garden Group. MCH. 3rd Thursday 10:00-11:15am, Yoga. MCH. Fee 10:30am-2:30pm Seniors Social $5.00 Bring your own mat.

Activity Days. St Andrews Anglican Friday Church. 8532 2255.

9:30 am Bus Trip. MIFSA 11:00am Mannum RSL. Mannum participants, donation. Trevor or Sam Rowing Club/RSL. 0427 442 775 3rd Friday OTHER 10:00am Secateurs Soup & Soapies. st rd 1 and 3 Sunday St Andrews Church. All welcome. rd 9:30am Murray Mallee Field Archers.

3 Saturday Long Gully Rd, Mannum. Ian 10:00am-mid-pm Gem Cutting and Baensch (after 6pm) 8569 1274.

Silversmithing W/shop. Murraylands Gem and Mineral Club, Collier Park Wednesday Noon Mannum Mag Committee.

Palmer. Leonie Hughes. 8278 2112.

Wednesday after deadline date, see 8:00pm-midnight Mannum Dances. above. Showground. 8569 2385.

Lutheran Hall, Cliff St. Judy Alternate Wednesdays 0488 130 354, Lesley 8569 2449.

1:00-4:00pm (July 1st, 15th, 29th, Aug 4th Thursday 12th, 26th ) Sewing/Craft and 7:30pm Progress Association.

Computing Group. Baptist Church Meeting Room Council Chambers.

House, William St. Helen 8569 2886, Last Monday Ros 8569 1380.

1:30pm Hospital Auxiliary. Meeting Alternate Fridays Room, Esmeralda St. 1:30pm Senior Citizen’s Club. Club Last Wednesday Rooms. Marnie: 8569 2980.

6:30pm Mannum Mens Discussion Every Three Months Group. Mike McDowell. 8569 2818.

7:30pm Neighbourhood Watch.

WEEKLY Leisure Centre. Coordinator Russ Monday Dellow 0428 813 201.

9:15-10:30am Mindfulness, Movement and Meditation Yoga, Uniting Church, Green St, Mypolonga. Frances Bartlett 0407 678 311. Not school/public holidays.

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 AUGUST SALA: RE-CONNECTED Wool Shed Gallery Saturday and Sunday, 1st to 30th, 11am to 4pm Exhibition of works by male artists of the Mid Murray.

See pages 3 and 8.

Mannum Neighbourhood Watch AGM Mannum Leisure Centre Monday 3rd, 7:30pm Meeting in the Senior Citizens Room. All welcome.

Mannum Craft Fair Mannum Leisure Centre Saturday 8th, 10 am to 4 pm Enjoy crafts of all kinds.

Morning or afternoon tea and lunch.

Contact: Irene Lovell 8569 2541 or 0407 605 487 See page 2.

Mannum Rowing Club AGM 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

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 2.

Mannum Classic Vehicles Club Inc. AGM Mannum Community Club Thursday 20th, after 7:30pm AGM follows General Meeting which starts at 7:30pm.

Mannum Garden Group Lions Den Monday 24th, 9:15am Excursion to Roseberry Nursery. All welcome.

Contact: Bev Connell Phone: 8570 4322 SEPTEMBER New Residents Welcome Party Mannum Rowing Club, Mary Anne Reserve Sunday 27th, 12 noon–2pm Welcoming Party free luncheon event to welcome new residents to Mannum and district.

Contact: Helen Griffiths Phone: 0419 909 116

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.

Remember: When possible, send the calendar entry for publication in the issue of the month before the event.

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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