Mannum mag 2015 issue 106

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October 2015

Mannum, South Australia 5238

Issue Number 106

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School Holiday Activities t will be a nature inspired outdoor adventure for children living in the Mid Murray Council district this Spring school holidays, as the Council and its OPAL program partners with 12 different organisations to launch another incredible calendar of events – ‘Spring Fun For Kids, Nature Play in Mid Murray’.

Featuring activities such as a Mud Day, Digging for Fossils, Paddle Boarding and excursions to natural wonders in our region, the recently launched calendar includes two weeks of action-packed fun for children and youth of all ages.

Mid Murray Mayor Dave Burgess said this calendar demonstrated an amazing culmination of collaboration between the Council and its partners, who by working together, can now deliver a collaborative calendar of more than 30 different activities, in eight different townships across the Mid Murray.

“It’s been quite an incredible journey in recent years to see just how far our Council’s service delivery to local families has come, and this type of initiative sets us up as a leader in supporting a wider range of demographics across the Mid Murray,” Mayor Burgess said.

“Our Council wants to not only attract more young families to live, play and stay in the district, but first and foremost, we want to ensure we build community capacity for young people already living in our beautiful part of the world.

“The Nature Play theme also helps to promote the beauty of our countryside here in Mid Murray. The activities span from on-water fun along the River Murray, to cultural activities at Ngaut Ngaut Conservation Park and helping children get their hands dirty at Meldanda in the Murray Plains area.

“We have also been able to draw on strong partnerships with government and non-government agencies to lead other school

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holiday activities. This includes the Mannum Community Hub and ac.care’s Communities for Children, which are offering excursions for local families to the Port River and Gorge Wildlife Park amongst their activities.

Mid Murray Council will draw on its existing programs including OPAL, Create a Playground, Fun 4 YOUth, Morgan Library, Blanchetown Internet Centre, Mobile Fun Box and more to make all of this happen.

“Other activities on the calendar include School Holiday a Mannum Waterfalls excursion, Calendar Page 5 interactive nature displays at local School Holiday libraries, a Project Wild Thing film Entertainment Page 10 screening, arts workshops, rock climbing and more.”

Further, the activities are a big part of the State-wide Nature Play SA Festival which runs through the whole school holidays, and offers a range of activities across all parts of South Australia.

Partners supporting the school holiday program include Mid Murray Council, OPAL, ac.care’s Communities for Children, Mannum Community Hub and Mid Murray Support Services, Teen Challenge, Mannum Little Athletics, Ngaut Ngaut Conservation Park, NRM Education, Reclink Australia, Mid Murray Local Action Planning Association, local schools (Mannum, Swan Reach and Truro), Surfing South Australia and Nature Play SA. The events in the calendar are free to all families, and people can find more details and register online by visiting www.mid-murray.sa.gov.au and www.mmss.com.au. Regular updates can also be found on Facebook at the Mid Murray Health Fitness and Youth page, the Mannum Community Hub page and the CfC Murraylands page.

National Karate Academies Kira Ravenscroft – 1st Degree Black Belt annum Club Instructor Kira Ravenscroft attended the National Karate Academies (NKA) Black Belt Grading held in Prospect.

Black Belt Gradings are held twice a year for instructors and students attempting 1st Degree black belts and above.

There were many NKA instructors and students attempting a lot of different levels from first degree right through to fifth degree black belt in the Miranda Kia System.

Ravenscroft, due to being pregnant and giving birth to her now one year old son, had not attempted a grading for 2 years, Kira Ravenscroft and Steve Miranda was the only instructor on the

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floor for her first degree black belt. Professor Steve Miranda had said on the day, “all eyes are on you, Sempai Kira”.

As part of Ravenscroft’s grading she needed to demonstrate self defence moves against a bow (6ft wooden stick), baton, and a knife.

Ravenscroft excelled and proudly received her new rank as a 1st degree black belt. She was also awarded 3rd place out of 20 Shodan’s (first degree black belts) of the day.

Ravenscroft thanks her partner, fiancé Sensei Jason Webb, who endured a lot on the day and has been training hard with her.

The Mannum dojo is one of over 50 clubs within SA and has been operating under the instruction of Sensei Jason Webb and Sempai Kira Ravenscroft for several years.

Juniors and seniors train on Monday nights in the Mannum Leisure Centre’s Seniors Room: Juniors 6:30pm, Seniors 7:30pm.

For a free trial lesson or further information please contact Sensei Jason 0466 231 477 or Sempai Kira 0413 180 641.

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Delivered Thank you to Jenny Eichler for delivering me the September edition of Mannum Mag and promising to deliver me the Mag each month so I can stay in touch with the community.This is very appreciated.

And in reply to Steve Coombe re his letter in regard to the wind farms. Steve you leave me in no doubt whatsoever to which “Side” you support by your comment that a group of locals don’t wish their current lifestyles to be changed.

That’s rather an offensive statement to those who are opposing the wind farms. I have read what those opposing statements are in regard to wind farms and find their arguments rational and believable and backed by many scientists and certainly around the issues of health, alarming.

Obviously you are upset by those opposing wind farms and you are not impartialand many understand what the DAP members are going through, all sides of the issue are valid. Demeaning those opposed as some sort of ‘lifestyle’ choice is ignorant, after all we could also say those in favour are rubbing their hands in glee as they reap the money benefits of having the towers on their land.

Catherine Johns

Unauthorised Development It is important to provide correct information regarding the various unauthorised developments at Cowirra. On 26th August 2015, Council representatives met with Mr and Mrs Gladigau and Mrs Chorney to discuss the status of the unauthorised development on land adjacent at Cowirra. The discussions could not outline specific details, due to the matter still being finalised throughthe Environment, Resources and Development (ERD) Court. The unauthorised development primarily refers to stables, the keeping of a number of horses and a jetty.

Letters to the Editor Deadline 23rd October for publication in the November issue

A development application was received in 2009 for a two story dwelling, shed and bed and breakfast at 79 East Front Road, Cowirra.

This application was approved by the Development Assessment Commission (the State Government Planning Authority) not Council.

The developme nt was not constructed in accordance with the approved plans (it encroached on an easement, the rights to which are to the benefit of the Gladigaus). The Development Assessment Commission approved a variation application to allow for the new siting of the development. The issue of the easement and any related dispute became a civil matter between the relevant land owners which did not involve the Council.

The Development Assessment Commission also approved an extension for the substantial completion of the bed and breakfast

by May 2016.

After the dwelling and shed were built, the owners erected 7 horse shelters on the land and associated yards for the keeping of multiple horses. As no development approval was obtained for either the horse shelters or the keeping of horses, Council commenced enforcement proceedings in the Environment, Resources Development Court against the owners.

An application was also lodged for a jetty which has been approved.

However, modificationsare required in order to make it compliant with the development approval. This obligation has also been included in the ERD Court proceedings commenced by the Council.

Council has at all times followed the correct legal processes under the Development Act 1993. Council takes matters of unauthorised development and non-compliance

seriously. The enforcement proceedings in the Environment, Resources and Development Court has been a lengthy and expensive process. To date, Council has spent $135,619.71 on the Court proceedings and legal costs in undertaking compliance and enforcement action in pursuing the unauthorised development.

While the Council was prepared to take the proceedings to trial, it has reached settlement terms, whereby a portion of Council’s legal expenses will be recouped and only a limited number of horses (incidental to residential use) and shelters (subject to further approval) will be permitted on the land. There will also be management arrangements for any horses remaining on the land to ensure they are strictly controlled.

Importantly, Council has never accepted that the site had independent existing use rights for the keeping of horses or any horse related activities in the 1956 flood plain.

The settlement requires the owners to sign a Land Management Agreement which will be executed, registered and noted on the title of the land, prior to a Directions Hearing on Thursday 17th December 2015. This Agreement will require the owners to undertake a series of actions, including to regularise the use of the land and structures as agreed. It will prevent the separate use of the land for horse keeping or any other horse related activities, commercial or otherwise. If the agreed costs, which will be the subject of a Court Order, are not paid by the required time frame, Council will recover the costs as a debt. If any of the terms of the Land Management Agreement are not achieved by the date of the Directions Hearing, then Council is

entitled to continue with the enforcement proceedings.

It is very disappointing that following a meeting with the Gladigau’s and Mrs Chorney held in good faith, that misinformation and disparaging comments about Council have been made public.

Information will be provided in the future in writing to ensure transparency and accountability for all parties.

Russell Peate, CEO Mid Murray Council

Pedestrians I belong to a neglected majority known as pedestrians. Neglected, because politicians and bureaucrats are always seeking ways to curry favour with special interest groups to the detriment of most of us.

My father, in his seventies was struck by a bicycle on a footpath. A tennis ball size piece of flesh was carved from his shin and he shuffled for the rest of his life. His quality of life was diminished. My wife was standing outside of Scrooges and fortunately did not move as a cyclist went past her; a step would have been disaster. Of course the authorities and other interested groups would have cried crocodile tears if she had been injured. I have been ordered out of the way by skateboarders riding the footpath outside of Foodland. We don’t even have a pedestrian crossing in the main street. There are some gopher users who appear to believe that they have a God given right to drive down the footpath; it is privilege not a right.

My Australian Concise Oxford Dictionary defines footpath as a “path for pedestrians; a pavement”.

To our leaders who wish to appear as ‘with it’ can you please ensure that the brain is engaged before the mouth is put into gear particularly when it comes to putting one group of citizens at risk merely to satisfy some populist pressure group.

P J Weir

Mannum Alive New Year’s Eve

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fter a few years without spectacular New Year’s Eve Fireworks in Mannum, the Mannum Progress Association appealed to the generosity of private residents and business to support this event, if they believed it to be a benefit to our town.

A large amount of money is needed to stage this

spectacular show on the river and the responses were very heart warming and generous.

Pledges for the whole amount were made, monies have now been collected and the booking made. So, please tell your friends and visitors that “Mannum will be alive” on New Year’s Eve 2015/2016.

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

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I wish to acknowledge those who have made this possible and thank them most sincerely.

John & Gaynor Stevens Mike & Beth Tincknell Pretoria Hotel Mannum Community Club Bronnie & Graham Allen (Managers, Mannum Caravan Park) Mid Murray Council Mannum Marine Carol Greening, Chairperson, Mannum Progress Association

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Murray Mallee Aged Care Group

PS Marion and Mannum Dock Museum

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n August 2nd the PS Marion cruised downstream with Captain Dick Bromhead as skipper while the Channel 7 TV crew, from the program Better Homes and Gardens, filmed boat operations and the river environment. It was a successful day for all concerned, and the program, featuring the PS Marion and River Murray, will be shown on Friday 25th September, and an article will be printed in the November edition of the Better Homes and Gardens magazine.

The skill and art of blacksmithing played an integral role in the old days of the paddleboat trading.

Today it is still a vibrant activity for an ever-growing group of enthusiasts who have helped with the establishment of a blacksmith shop at the Mannum Dock Museum (MDM).

If interested in blacksmith training, and for dates when a blacksmith is in operation, please contact the MDM. School holidays are coming and MDM is a good place to visit with the children and grandchildren. Do pay us a visit, the children will enjoy using the interactive displays upstairs and visiting the PS Marion (the adults enjoy these activities too!). Please note that the admission fees remain the same:

$5.00; Group booking over 10 $5.00 each; School groups $4.00 per child (free for Teachers/Carers); Family $20.00 (2 adults, 3 children); free for rate payers in the Mid Murray Council area with proof of residency.

The Women of the River Country Exhibition has free entry and will be open until the end of the year, except for a visit to Brisbane for display at the International River Symposium [21-24 Sept]. Deb Alexander, the Executive Officer at the MDM, is a keynote speaker at this prestigious event.

Remember, too, that there are now many scanned photos available for public viewing. Please come into the museum or ring if you are interested.

Work on the MB Mayflower will be resuming in late September, early October. A new volunteer schedule is being formulated and, with better weather, restoration work will start again on the old vessel. It is hoped that the PB Mayflower will be ready to participate in next year’s All Steamed Up event [November 2016].

For any inquiries about the Museum and Visitor Information Centre, please ring 8569 2733 or 8569 1303, visit the website www.psmarion.com or the Facebook pages for PS Marion or PB Mayflower.

Adult $7.50, Child $4.00, Concession

iPad Courses

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hanks to the generosity of the Rotary Club of Murray Bridge and the Mid-Murray Council, Murray Mallee Aged Care Group has been able to offer two consecutive six week iPad courses. The first commenced 11th August at the Swan Reach Hall and the second on the 22nd September at Blanchetown.

Angela Lukacs, an experienced teacher, facilitated the classes.

Often people who live in the outer regions miss out on services that people who live closer to the main centres have easy access to. Our aim is to redress this situation wherever possible. iPads are lent to the participants for the duration of the course. The classes are conducted in informal, friendly small groups. Everyday language is used and supportive, non-threatening ‘hands on’ assistance is provided.

On completion of the course, we find that people often purchase a personal device and use the technology for banking, shopping,

paying bills and playing games.

More importantly, they are able to keep in touch with family and friends via email and Skype.

At the commencement of the course, people are often nervous about using the technology and are afraid that they might break the device. It is wonderful to see people growing in confidence and connecting in ways that they had not previously.

Participants commented that: “The course has been valuable and easy to understand.”

“This iPad course has encouraged me to extend myself to levels I could not have imagined. Thank you for the opportunity to keep learning.”

Murray Mallee Aged Care Group is committed to supporting older people to stay abreast of new assistive technology. We believe that this enables people to have more choice and control of their lives, and to remain independent as long as they wish to.

Wendy Bartlett

Jenny Twigden

Di Capp, Joan Wilkinson, Taryn Grieger, Kaylene Russell with Murray Mallee Aged Care Group Acting CEO Wendy Bartlett Mannum Mag

Rob Wellman, Museum volunteer

Chairperson: Geoff Skein 8569 2385 Treasurer: Neville Bottroff 8569 1370 Editor/Pub: Keith Baldwin 8569 7304 Secretary: Carl Gross 8569 7392 editor.mannummag@aussiebb.com.au Volunteer to join the collators and folders Volunteer to join the proof reading group Carol Greening: 8569 1609 Peter Weir: 8569 2857 Web Site: http://sites.google.com/site/mannumcommunitymagazine

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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Aminya Mid Murray Homes for the Aged ollowing the successful particularly beneficial for completion of the 18 family and friends in reducing additional places, Aminya has travel, thereby allowing more welcomed many new residents. regular support for the family There has been a significant members. increase in the provision of As is to be expected with a respite services, both planned major project, there continue to and emergency. While several be minor issues requiring of those accessing respite have attention. These are being subsequently been admitted as addressed by the principal permanent residents, others contractor. Overall residents have been able to return home and staff have been very with increased community satisfied with the outcome of support. the project.

As at 18th September there are The increase in resident only four places remaining numbers has stretched the vacant. Current indications are capacity of volunteers. Aminya that these will be occupied by encourages members of the the end of October. community to co nsid er Two minor projects are supporting Aminya either currently being addressed at directly by being a volunteer or Aminya. The establishment of a by supporting the fundraising secure memory support unit is activities planned by the being progressed. So too is the Friends of Aminya group. This refurbishment of the former fundraising will assist with the small kitchen which will be development of additional utilised by the Doctors and services to residents.

Allied Health staff for The recent donation of a consultations with residents. It piano by the Mannum Uniting will also allow an area for Church has been greatly resident activities and other appreciated. This will allow support functions. residents to enjoy a broad range The recent recruitment of of activities including regular additional staff has resulted in church services and other some former local people entertainment. Several residents returning to Mannum. Aminya are also enjoying playing the welcomes these and other new piano. recently appointed staff.

The Board remains committed The additional places have to maintenance of the 29 also supported the long properties located adjacent to standing preference of some the residential facility that residents who have been p r o v i d e low cost accommodated in Murray accommodation for tenants.

Glen W Cooper, CEO Bridge and Karoonda to return to Mannum. This has been

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Wellbeing Fortnight Mannum Activities

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Thursday 1st and 8th October.

Contribution of $3 per person. Enjoy a delicious meal together!

Assertiveness Workshop St Andrews Church Hall Tuesday 29th September and 6th October. 1:15pm – 3:15pm BBQ Lunch in the Community Thursday 1st October and 8th October. Leaving from St Andrew’s Church at 10:30am Community Engagement Friday 2nd October. Bunnings BBQ in Murray Bridge. Put your name down to come along and promote MIFSA in Your Community. Help out on the BBQ. Shuttle runs to the Shopping Centre for those who want to have a look around MIFSA Celebration of Life Exhibition Wednesday 7th October. Join us for an outing to the West Torrens Auditorium. MIFSA Mannum and Steps to Well-being Drumming Performance. Art Exhibition by the Mosaic Group. Light Refreshments provided. Contact Trevor for details.

Festival of Now (Mental Health Week) Friday 9th October. Adelaide Parklands. Leaving Mannum at 9:30am.

Activity Centre: St Andrew’s Church Hall, 4 Adelaide Road, Mannum Drop in Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30am - 4:00pm Contact numbers:

Wellbeing Fortnight Tuesday Lunch, 10am – 12:30pm St Andrew’s Church Hall 29th September and 6th October.

Contribution of $3 per person to enjoy a delicious meal together!

Thursday Lunch, 10am – 12:30pm St Andrew’s Church Hall

Trevor: 0427 442 775 Bev: 0407 971 190 Glenys: 0458 001 254 Sam: 0427 615 957 Some activities may change without prior notice due to unforeseen circumstances.

IFSA Activity Programs are run by staff and volunteers in conjunction with participants. No referral is required.

The Activity Program promotes wellbeing in a supportive environment by offering opportunities for individuals to progress their recovery and prevent relapse by improving their ability to manage their illness. This occurs by providing a place where people can build skills, develop friendships, be accepted and connect with the community.

The Activity Program provides a flexible and supportive environment in which individuals can choose to participate in activities whilst socializing and meeting new people. Staff are friendly and approachable and will support and assist people to participate in the range of programs available.

Hope to see you all soon! If you need to get in touch with anyone, all of our numbers are listed below.

Murray Transport Connections urray Transport Connections is a central point of contact for transport information and coordination of services. We can help with information about local buses, taxi, coach and community transport services, including information about fares and ticketing, subsidies and concessions, areas serviced, timetables and routes, wheelchair access and eligibility.

My Aged Care From the 1st of July 2015, if you are seeking access to services for the first time, you will need to contact the My Aged Care contact centre.

My Aged Care can help you find information about the services you need and what you need to do to receive them. Most of us don’t want to think about needing support when we get older, but it’s important to know what your options are. Ageing well is about being prepared, having choice and flexibility. By knowing about the services available, you can get the outcome that best suits your needs.

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How to Register for Transport Assistance If you are 65 or over you will need to contact My Aged Care on 1800 200 422. Please indicate to My Aged Care that you would like to be referred to Murray Transport Connections.

If you are aged under 65 you can contact Murray Transport Connections direct on 1300 190 869 and speak to Natalie or Natasha.

Murray Transport Connections is a Community Passenger Network service funded by the Commonwealth Home and Community Care program and the Department for Communities and Social Inclusion. The program is being delivered by Mid Murray Council in partnership with the Rural City of Murray Bridge.

Murray Transport Connections: Karyn Baker or Natalie Davis Mid Murray Council, 49 Adelaide Road, Mannum SA 5238 or PO BOX 28, Mannum SA 5238 Ph: 1300 190 869 or Email: ndavis@mid-murray.sa.gov.au

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School Holiday Calendar ocal items selected from the full Mid Murray Calendar.

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Monday 28th September 10 – 11:30am Swan Reach School Digging for Fossils 11:30 - 1pm Project Wild Thing Film Tuesday 29th September 9am - 3pm Mannum Community Hub Rock Climbing 10+ LAN and video games Movie afternoon 5-9 yrs Wednesday 30th September 9am - 3:30pm Depart Mannum Community Hub Day trip to Port River for Grandparents Day 9am-3pm Mannum Community Hub LAN & video games Thursday 1st October 9am - 3:30pm Depart Mannum Community Hub Day trip to Gorge Wildlife Park 9am - 3pm Mannum Community Hub LAN and video games

Friday 2nd October 8:30am - 2:15pm Depart Mannum Community Hub Day trip to Ngaut Ngaut Conservation Park. Family Cultural Day + Jewellery Making + Painting Tuesday 6th October 9am - 3pm Depart Mannum Community Hub Laser Skirmish 10+ years Dusk til Dawn Sedan Institute Mobile Fun Box until 12th October 11am - 1pm Truro Primary School Digging for Fossils + Create a Playground and Fun 4 YOUth Wednesday 7th October 9:00 - 3:30pm Depart Mannum Community Hub Day trip to Barossa Bowland 1pm - 2:15pm Mary Ann Reserve Mannum Paddle Boarding 2:15 - 3:30pm Mary Ann Reserve Mannum Paddle Boarding Thursday 8th October 9am - 3:30pm Depart Mannum Community Hub Mannum Waterfalls Excursion 9am - 3:30pm Depart Mannum Community Hub Digging for Fossils

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Friday 9th October 9am - 3pm Mannum Community Hub Art Workshop, Games - Craft 10am - 12noon Meldanda Cambrai Mud Day Sunday 11th October 11am - 1pm Mannum school oval Little Athletics Come & Try Day, Create a Playground and Fun 4 YOUth activities Everyday Dusk to Dawn Mannum Sk8 Park The events are free. Dates and times are subject to change. Registration is essential.

Age restrictions apply.

How to register: For all Mannum Community Hub activities, visit www.mmss.com.au, for all other activities, visit www.mid-murray.sa.gov.au where you can download a registration form, or register online.

Age categories and supervision: Some activities have age limits or require adult supervision.

More information: More details and flyers can be found online at www.mmss.com.au or www.mid-murray.sa.gov.au.

Otherwise, you can phone the Mid Murray Council on 8569 0100 or Mannum Community Hub on 8569 1832.

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Down to Earth

Teen Challenge

The Community Garden At The Hub

he gardeners’ thoughts were elsewhere today and I heard someone say they didn’t know the answer to another’s question. Digging a little deeper though, with cuppas in hands, the group seems well informed on weed control in small gardens and on large properties alike. They say patience and a good cushion are keys to removing the tiny sprigs of barley grass from in between clumps of little flowering decoratives.

Another gardener hasn’t the time and uses a mini blow torch, a magic weed wand so to speak, and with absolute care – hose at the ready – weeds are seared dead with each blast.

The inevitable caltrop is back but some reckon there is less this year than last, so there’s a little win already this spring. Nobody likes spiny burr-grass, or innocent weed as it is most commonly referred to, because there is no evidence of guilt until the spiny burrs prove otherwise!

I hear the boxthorn plant is a serious weed threat in this area and across all States. It can grow up to 5 metres high and 3 metres wide, and with vicious thorny foliage it can create impenetrable blocks to stock movement and harbour feral animals within its spiky limbs.

Eradication involves cutting down the main body, poisoning the root system or

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mechanical removal and burning the lot. Dealing with smaller areas, a cotton towel or even a sock can be dragged around the surrounding soil to pick up stray seed pods, certainly not wearing the socks at the time! Be ready to treat the fast, new growth this weed is notorious for.

At the Hub the little community garden has a f a b u l o u s n e w se a t i n g arrangement to entice a local walker to take a break if they might like. The ‘Grow and Share’ mornings are a real success with new members joining regularly and bringing excess produce to swap and share. While there are so many disadvantaged people in the world as well as many of us here, especially with young families, working very hard to make ends meet there should be no reason to waste any food at all. Gardeners talk of steaming and freezing spinach; pickling winter veg and drying and storing herbs. Others don’t even waste their weeds – they say a bucket of weed tea is an excellent fertiliser to promote strong growth of their more edible goodies. True story!

Thought for the day: “We are all artists – creating our own gardens, creating our own lives”.

October ‘Grow and Share’ dates Sunday the 11th and 25th at 9am.

Deb, on behalf of Down to Earth

God made rainy days, so gardeners could get the housework done.

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e have been having a wonderful time connecting with friends, taking part in lots of fun activities and focusing on the Alpha course over the last few weeks.

We started off by examining some of the historical evidence in support of the stories surrounding the birth and life of Jesus Christ. We also discussed some of the incredible claims that Jesus made about being the son of God and the amazing things he did in his life time. He healed the sick, raised the dead to life, cast out demons, provided for peoples’ physical and spiritual needs and so much more, in a way that surpasses anything that anyone else has been able to accomplish since then. He lived a simple life and had a short but exciting three year ministry that still impacts our world today.

We have also had an opportunity to discuss why he came, what he sought to achieve by living among

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mortal men as a human being, as one of us. A presentation was made as we examined the gift of free choice and how mankind has used this gift.

How we, as a race, have handled free choice, getting the world to where it is now. We learnt about how God the Father, through Jesus has given us the freedom to choose how we live our lives and the consequences that accompany each choice.

It has certainly been a wonderful time of examining, questioning and discussing the Christian faith in a safe place.

Those who have been attending the sessions have certainly embarked upon an interesting journey into the Christian faith. We continue to welcome young people in middle to senior school to join us in the fun activities and discussions every fortnight at the community hub from 5:30pm to 8:30pm.

Correta Odera

Christmas Tree Festival t this year’s Festival, wreaths will also be displayed. The money raised in voting boxes will decide the winner, as we do when you decide which is the best tree.

It’s not too late to be involved.

The more trees, wreaths, wall hangings, nativity scenes and group stalls the better. Get creative or get out an old family favourite to share. Trees can also be sold. The festival gives an opportunity for the school

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students to present items and also shop at the fund-raiser stalls.

The money all goes round and round and benefits our local community.

Next meeting: Tuesday 13th October at Baptist Church house, William Street. Come along or give us a call now to register your name or group.

Helen 8569 2818 or Ros 8569 1380.

Ros Udy

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Mannum Men’s Shed arry is a very keen wood turner. He is always busy buzzing around his lathe in the Shed.

In the picture we see him at a new lathe setup he has been designing.

Barry was going on a Wood Turning Convention in the South East and this wood lathe is designed to be portable so he can take it with him.

He said people came from the other side of Melbourne to be a part of the

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w e e k e n d . Th ere we r e competitions to enter e.g. turn up something with a Star Wars theme (he did tell us what he made!).

Barry has some interesting yarns and information regarding lathe work that he is always willing to share. So come along to the Men’s Shed any Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday morning for a cuppa, chat or work on a project.

Terry Udy

A young boy got separated from his father at a large woodworking show. Remembering what his dad had told him to do in such a situation he approached a security guard and reported that he had lost his dad.

“What’s he like?” the security guard inquired.

“Mom says beer and women”, the boy replied.

A termite walked into a pub and asked, “Where’s the bar tender?

Recycling and Repurposing e would like to share an awesome Halloween worm recipe with you this month. What does that have to do with recycling?

Plastic straws! According to Clean Up Australia, plastic straws are a non recyclable plastic (#5) therefore contributing greatly to landfill. According to Marine Conservation Australia, 90% of marine debris found on Sydney beaches alone is plastic, mostly bottles, caps and straws.

Consider using glass, stainless steel, silicone or compostable straws but if you do have an abundance of, or even a few plastic straws laying around you can reuse them for so many things!

Pen, pencil or stylus holders, hull strawberries, vacuum sealer,

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Out Of This World

Pause A While

Astronomer’s Corner

with Mannum Interchurch Council Salvation it’s a free gift, but to you it is eople are often confused by costly.

The same is true with God’s the Biblical message that gift of salvation. To us it’s free, God offers salvation to but it cost God the life of His everyone as a free gift, yet not Son. This is because on the everyone receives it. cross Jesus Christ became the It is one of the Bible’s final sacrifice for our sins. He greatest truths that God offers paid for our salvation with His salvation to everyone as a free own blood. gift. It isn’t something we can The Bible also tells us a buy, nor is it something we can earn by the good things we do. second thing about this free The Bible puts it this way: “For gift: Like any other gift, God’s the wages of sin is death, but gift of salvation doesn’t become the gift of God is eternal life in ours until we accept it. Just as Christ Jesus our Lord” (Romans we can refuse a gift someone offers us, so we can refuse 6:23).

But the Bible also tells us two God’s gift of salvation. But why important things about God’s would you? Why would you gift of salvation. First, it tells us refuse God’s free gift of that it is a costly gift. Think of salvation when it can be yours it this way. Suppose you wanted by accepting Jesus into your life to show your love to someone today.

Rev. Colin Nieass by giving them a special gift.

[Apologies to Frank Curtis, whose To do so you would go to the name was inadvertently omitted shop and buy it, and the more from last month’s Pause a While special the gift, the more it column.] would cost you. To your friend,

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verhead at around 10pm is the constellation Capricorn (the sea goat) and, although its stars are faint, it is on the ecliptic, which means the sun and planets pass through it at some stage. It is worth noting and identifying. The brightest star in the Scorpion constellation is Antares, a red supergiant at a distance of 375 light years and said to be from 300 to 400 times the size of the sun. Alongside Scorpius is Sagittarius containing much dark nebulosity in the direction of the galactic core at some 30,000 light years distance.

Contained in this area are nebulae with names such as Omega, Lagoon and Triffid, and globular clusters and open star fields. Moderate power is needed but not essential for viewing, but as with the Andromeda Galaxy, with good viewing and conditions, remarkable things may be seen with the unaided eye.

Away from city lights and reflected glare all that may be needed are a pair of 7x50 binoculars.

The Scorpion is setting in the south west, followed by constellations Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces.Orion (the Hunter) rises about midnight and is well overhead by the time the brilliant Venus then Jupiter rise on the eastern horizon as morning objects prior to sunrise. The constellations Aries then Pleiades, Hyades and Taurus precede Orion in the early morning sky.

By the end of September the planets Jupiter, Venus and Mars will be in a group in the constellation of Leo. The planet Saturn as an evening object crosses back into the constellation of Scorpius appearing near the moon on the 16th of October. On the 23rd of September the sun rises due east-west reaching 55 degrees in elevation, increasing to about 80 degrees in December.

Dave Allen

Moon Phases New October 13

First 1/4 October 21

Full September 28

Last 1/4 October 5

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There is no charge, but if you’d like to bring some afternoon tea to share, that would be appreciated.

If you have special favourites that you’d like to sing, please let us know as soon as possible, so that we can include the words on the screen.

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

Carl Gross

Communication Workshops with Trevor Develop Skills Around Assertiveness Direct and assertive communication can build your selfconfidence and enhance your personal and work relationships.

By following a few simple suggestions, you can learn the skills to be more assertive in your relationships.

Come along and share in a supportive and welcoming workshops held over two Tuesday afternoons at the St Andrew’s Church Hall, Mannum.

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Prayer Meetings for Mannum Thursday 8th October, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm, Wednesday 21st October, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm,

Baptist Church, William Street Anglican Church, Adelaide Road

Ageing in the Murraylands

Hymn Lovers Sing he next HymnLovers Sing will be held on Sunday 11th October 2015 at the Mannum Uniting Church, corner Walker Ave and Greening St. This is an initiative of the Mannum Interchurch Council.

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

If you love the glorious old hymns of the church, come along for an inspiring afternoon of singing.

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with Millie have a dream ... that driving award on ABC’s Gardening into Mannum, past the Australia in 2012 and recently forthcoming town entrance received a Churchill fellowship statement, our eyes will be to continue his studies drawn to the gardens at Aminya overseas.) which will have: A garden like this will clearly • shrubbery, shade trees, colour display how much Mannum • fences concealed from view on both values its ageing residents, and sides it fits right into the aims of the • shade from the blistering sun for Main Street Working Party, as people and buildings stated by Cr Kelly Kuhn, “We • screening from buildings which want to add new vibrancy to the scream ‘institution’ • raised beds for residents to grow town” (The Standard, 17th Sep., plants 2015). Maybe it will even win • a sensory garden to explore by awards for how it contributes to touching, smelling, feeling, tasting the quality of life of people in • places to sit in solitude residential care facilities.

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others • bird baths to keep the birds visiting and chirping • a welcoming, safe, enjoyable enticement for residents, and especially those with dementia • the sophistication of a professional designer. See, for example, how Steven Wells transformed the grounds of Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre: http://gardendrum.com/2013/01/07/s teven-wells-rehab-garden/

(Steven, a Murray Bridge lad, won Gardener of the Year Mannum Mag

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Sillie Millie says: The best six doctors anywhere And no one can deny it Are sunshine, water, rest, and air Exercise and diet.

These six will gladly you attend If only you are willing Your mind they’ll ease Your will they’ll mend And charge you not a shilling. ~Nursery rhyme quoted by Wayne Fields, What the River Knows, 1990 Issue Number 106

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Annual General Meeting and Player Registration

he Mannum Tennis Club has a long and proud history which has been perpetuated by talented and dedicated players as well as passionate parents and supporters, culminating in a strong sense of sportsmanship as well as town pride. This season we hope to continue to provide more exciting opportunities for players and supporters of our club.

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2015 Annual General Meeting 7:00pm Thursday 24th September Mannum Golf Club

We would like to see members past and present attending this meeting. The positions of President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer will be up for re-election this year. We will

n the 22nd July, RDAMR and PIRSA co-hosted the Murraylands and Riverland Regional Regions In Focus Roadshow, one of eight Roadshows held across South Australia.

Priorities noted for further work included Water Issues including water security, water policy, drought trigger points; advocating for completion of the Northlink Road and Rail Bypass feasibility study; and the Riverland and Mallee Primary Producers Business Centre; among other themes.

NBN Rollout Update Fixed Wireless nbn™ is available now, Fixed Line and Satellite are coming. These were the key messages delivered when RDAMR, nbn, Telstra and Optus recently

also be seeking nominations for general committee members. Please seriously consider joining the committee so that the Mannum Tennis club can continue to be a successful and progressive Club.

Also, we are always looking for new players for the pathways to tennis (formally known as minis), juniors, seniors singles and senior doubles. Players are asked to register for the coming season as soon as possible. Please direct any expressions of interest or enquiries to the club secretary, Bindi Barker: email bindibarker73@yahoo.com.au or mobile 04001 066 719.

Henry Grabowski, President Mannum Tennis Club

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Sunday, 11th October 2015 2 – 4 PM

Items for sale include: fridge, washing machine, ladder, tools, piano, lawn mower, oil heater, household goods, and sundries too numerous to list.

Sale run by Mannum Lions Club Enquiries

partnered to deliver an informative Business Breakfast.

Fixed Wireless connectivity is now available to around 6,500 premises outside of townships and planning is well underway to deliver fixed line, fibre to the node (FTTN) to major towns in the region. The Murraylands FTTN network is anticipated to be ‘turned on’ in early 2016 with the Riverland FTTN network to be ready in early 2017.

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School Holiday Entertainment

Mental Musings Hope

e all need it and it is possibly the greatest psychological, spiritual and medical need for all people. In his autobiography, ‘Doctors Progress’, famous cardiologist Dr McNair Wilson remarked, “Hope is the medicine I use more than any other – hope can cure nearly anything”.

Hope is both biologically and psychologically vital to us.

Years ago Dr Harold Wolff, professor of medicine at Cornell University Medical College and associate professor of psychiatry, said, “Hope, like faith and a purpose in life, is medicinal.

This is not a statement of belief, but a conclusion proved by meticulously controlled scientific experiment”.

Let’s muse on these profound statements. In our own lives we must be aware from where our hope comes or where it lies. If we don’t know, we could muse some more. This could also be a thought provoking conversation we could have with others that could be of real value for them and us!

R U OK day came and went last month, but any day is a good one to check out with those around us (although not when passing in opposite directions unless time actually permits stopping and listening).

When Hope dies, despair overwhelms; so let’s be aware of ourselves and others.

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he Rural City of Murray Bridge is also pleased to announce that they will be presenting two “Out of the Square” touring events in the Murray Bridge Town Hall during the school holidays.

“Shakespear For Kids” “The Bush Concert” Holden Street Theatre Adelaide Symphony Orchestra th 11 am, Wednesday 7th October 2015 11 am, Wednesday 30 September 2015

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There has been a terrible drought and the birds put on a gala concert to cheer themselves up. There is singing and dancing but the final act is the perfect end to a wonderful bush concert.

Follow musicians of the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra in this spectacular musical and visual feast. Delight in the heart-warming rhyme and stunning projected imagery of Helga Visser’s beautiful Australian tale and learn about the unique sounds of the instruments as they perform Mark Simeon Ferguson’s enchanting score. Join in with the music, songs and actions as The Bush Concert comes to life.

Adelaide’s Holden Street Theatre will present their potted version of one of Shakespeare’s favourite plays, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”.

This performance won critical acclaim when it appeared in the Fringe Festival in Adelaide earlier this year.

Tickets to both shows cost $10.00 each. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult. Tickets are available in person at the Murray Bridge Visitor Information Centre, 3 South Terrace, Murray Bridge, between 10:00am and 4:00pm every day, or by phoning 8539 1142. The Town Hall Box Office is open one hour prior to each performance for the sale of any remaining tickets.

Do you know someone who makes your community a better place?

Nominate them now for the Citizen of the Year Awards.

Award Categories: Citizen of the Year Award Young Citizen of the Year Award Community Event of the Year Award Nominations are open now – you can download a nomination form from our website www.mid-murray.sa.gov.au or make a nomination online and find out more about the awards at www.citizenoftheyear.com.au If you have any questions or require assistance, please email postbox@mid-murray.sa.gov.au or call Rose on 8569 0100.

This is your chance to recognise the most deserving members of our community. Your nomination could lead to someone special being recognised with an award at the Council’s Australia Day celebrations.

Nominations close 20 November 2015 Please return the completed form to Mid Murray Council P O Box 28 Mannum SA 5238 or email postbox@mid-murray.sa.gov.au or make a nomination online at www.citizenoftheyear.com.au

Community Correspondent

Mannum Neighbourhood Watch Because of illness, the announced AGM was cancelled. The AGM has now been rescheduled.

Annual General Meeting Mannum Leisure Centre Senior Citizens Room Monday 7th December 2015 Commencing 7:30pm.

All welcome.

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ast Tuesday, 8 September, the Rescue Helicopter landed on Mannum Footy Oval.

Here’s hoping who ever was being transported is OK. Steve Oatway

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hose who visit the PS Marion may be amazed to learn it had electricity in 1900. Bear a thought for dairy farmers across the river from Mannum who milked in the half dark, starting engines by hand with big heavy flywheels on frosty mornings. Electricity came to them in 1954 – 2 years into the Queen’s reign and 31 years after Mannum first received power from Arthur Vivian.

It occurred to me recently that little has changed. The equivalent today is the provision of mobile phone coverage and access to the NBN. There are many black spots around Mannum and other places

looking like missing out on the NBN completely. That means no “bundling”, no smart phones, no access to downloaded videos or music and basically an involuntary opting out of the 21st century for our children. I do hope we have learned from history and it won’t take 31 years to remedy the situation!

Meantime, please find your treasures and take them to the Palm Court Café for appraisal, 10am – 4pm on the 17th October. It promises to be a fun day for all. Jan and John tell me they never buy items they appraise so that they preserve the integrity of their valuations.

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Mannum RSL he C emeter y Refurbishment raffle has sold out. Thank you to all who bought tickets. The raffle will be drawn at our annual dinner on Sunday 1st November. So far 60 plaques in the cemetery have been refurbished and the place is really looking good.

Not too many to go now and all will be done. The cemetery extension is also well underway and all looks well for the future.

In the next month some of our members will be attending annual dinners at Murray Bridge, Tea Tree Gully, Meningie and Lobethal RSLs. These dinners promote good comradeship amongst RSL members throughout our district.

Various veterans in our club have been attending a wellness program in Murray Bridge. The results so far are r e a lly g o o d a n d th e

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b o y s a r e looking healthy.

Any veteran interested in this program please contact President John Doughty on 0405 159 855.

On 3rd and 4th September Legacy badge sellers were outside Foodland and IGA selling badges. $920 was collected and, with donations from the tin hats around the town, a total of $1437 has been sent to Legacy. Thanks to all who gave for this worthy cause. Legacy does a wonderful job providing for the families of deceased servicemen and women.

Don’t forget our Wednesday “Happy Hour”. Every Wednesday at the RSL clubrooms from 4pm. Drop in for a drink and chat, etc.

Next general meeting Thursday, 15th October, 11am.

The Badge The price of freedom is eternal vigilance

I was going to fill this space with a joke about a pizza, but it was too cheesy.

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Registrations need to be completed on first arrival for the year.

Please pick up your child from the Centre.

AII those under Year 6 need an adult to stay with them. Thanks.

2015/16 Holiday Issue bout mid-December this year we will publish a special Holiday Issue of Mannum Mag, in the same format as last year.

The 2014/15 Holiday Issue of Mannum Mag was a 12 page booklet distributed through local outlets including the Mannum Information Centre, the Caravan Park, MMSS, and some local businesses. The front page featured a map of Randell Street and an index indicating the position of advertisers on the map. Businesses not located on Randell Street had a reference key to the street map of Mannum on the inside-centre-spread. Six pages contained information about the features and facilities in Mannum.

The early distribution helps you to contact more of the holiday season visitors. This is also an opportunity to offer holiday-season services to the residents of our community.

The Holiday Issue of Mannum Mag is an opportunity for local businesses, clubs and service providers to address the residents and visitors to our community. We would like that edition to feature advertising customised for the holiday period.

We need to start compiling this issue now.

In order to include as much information as possible and maintain flexibility in the layout, advertisers are asked to restrict the size of their advertisements to (93 mm × 65 mm). The cost is $25.

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To register your interest and reserve a place in the 2015/16 Holiday Issue, you need to notify Mannum Mag by Friday, 16th October by e-mail, telephone, mail or a note at the MMSS office (see page 28).

Requests to modify an existing advertisement for use in the Visitor Guide and Holiday Issue need to be lodged by Friday, 6th November.

Please contact us with your requirements as soon as possible.

Mannum Lions Garage Sale Mannum Lions Club Lions Shed (Mannum Oval) Saturday 7th November, 8:00am Lots of good quality items for sale.

Including electrical goods, furniture, fridges, sundries, etc.

Come along and grab a bargain.

All proceeds will go to local community projects.

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Missing Mannum Mother, Jody Meyers ast Friday, 11th September, the town of Mannum was taken over by a large contingent of police, news reporters and film crews searching for any leads on missing Mannum mother, Jody Meyers.

Our hopes and prayers are with the family and loved ones.

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Police boats on the river involved in the search for Jody Meyers

From the Lions Den ions members enjoyed a weekend off and headed to Younghusband for a couple of days relaxation and fellowship.

A good time was had by all and now we prepare for some busy times ahead.

We will be assisting at an auction at Mid Murray Storage, 6 Walker Ave Mannum, at 10 am, Saturday 17th October.

On Saturday 24th October at 10:00am Lions will be conducting a clea r i ng sale/auction at 17 Victoria Street Mannum, on behalf of Mr and Mrs G Verrall.

The Lions Garage Sale will be held at 8:00am on Saturday 7th November. Lots of good

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his is shaping up to be a busy time in the Murray Bridge Town Hall with a variety of wonderful performances to suit all tastes and ages. 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.

“Nick Parnell Vibes Virtuoso” Thursday 22nd October 2015, at 11 am Nick Parnell makes old music new again, injecting energy into a repertoire that might be familiar to some, but definitely inspirational to all, as evidenced by his latest album release, ‘Vibes Virtuoso’. Favourites from the classic repertoire, including Gershwin’s “Summertime”, are re-interpreted for a vibrant listening experience – from the technically challenging to sheer lyrical beauty in the space of a heartbeat.

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.

The Rural City of Murray Bridge is also pleased to announce that they will be presenting two “Out of the Square” touring events in the Murray Bridge Town Hall during the school holidays. The first performance, at 11am on Wednesday 30th September, is the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra’s production of The Bush Concert. The second performance, at 11am on Wednesday 7th October, is Shakespeare for Kids. Tickets to both of these shows cost $10.00 each. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult.

A new and exciting exhibition, Designing Craft/Crafting Design will be opening in the Murray Bridge Regional Gallery on September 27th and running through until November 22nd. This exhibition celebrates 40 years of the JamFactory and its role nurturing and promoting contemporary craft and design in Australia. This exhibition presents work of high quality by 40 selected artists, craftspeople and designers who have had significant involvement with the JamFactory during the last 40 years.

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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Flu Season

have managed to avoid the nasty stuff for years. I must have slowed down this winter because it caught me. It was not encouraging to have the doctor tell me the symptoms were ‘feeling like you’ve been run over by a truck.’ Nice medical term that. He told me with a straight face it was a virus and usually took ‘three to five days’ to run its course.

My virus couldn’t read the computer, took its own sweet time.

Between the flu and needing to change my details with Ce ntr e link, winte r is something I am glad to see gone. Just got over one, had to deal with the other. Too bad though, I usually enjoy curling up with a good book in front of the heater and feeling quite smug and comfortable.

Now it’s spring and you know what that means – spring cleaning, unpacking the caravan if you’re one of the lucky ones to have been north, organizing the garden, putting away the winter woolies, etc, etc, etc. Not a restful season, spring.

Well, no use complaining, soon summer will be here: lots of sunshine, the beach, school holidays and the younger generation around. And next year I’ll get that flu shot instead of the flu. Things are looking up. Centrelink will

always be here but they seem to have improved lately – or is it my disposition that’s getting better?

Centrelink Morning Queue to the door, wait your turn, stand on the mark; approach the gatekeeper with care.

‘We must have documents.’

Yes, properly presented, please take a chair; wait your turn. update your computer skills to do this at home, or ..., wait your turn.

Door queue moves fast, chair queue moves slow, imperceptible almost; no morning tea.

I didn’t bring lunch.

Old folks, young folks, TV no one watches, neutral walls, neutral voices, murmurs behind glass doors; colourless is ‘in’.

“Gary!” ... “Gary Goshen?”

No one answers, guess he went home for lunch, hope there’s a loo here; could be a long time.

Hey! She just went in; I was here first.

Oh! Oh! Low priority that’s me.

Maybe I’ll go home, write a letter, no, that’s what I did last time; that’s why I’m here.

My turn.

That was quick, she was so nice; all fixed.

Had to be polite, no one to apologise to for my bad temper; except me.

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Bilbies and Quolls! n July we travelled south from Townsville, via Carnarvon Gorge to Charleville. Through open forests of Callitris, Wilga and Leopardwood, the red earth and explosion of ephemerals after rain, the purple salt pans and silver saltbush plains, emus and kangaroos. But where were the small marsupials? At Charleville’s award-winning Information Centre we learnt about the National Park’s Bilby Breeding Centre and we decided to stay and learn more.

About 30 wildlife enthusiasts attended their evening talk, video and viewing of Bilbies. We were inspired by the achievements of two extraordinary men who have led the fight to save the Bilby by creating a feral-free zone in Currawinya National Park to SW and a breeding program at Charleville headquarters. Australia has a population of 23 million feral cats and countless foxes which, along with excessive land clearing and stocking, are devastating our native fauna. Bilbies once inhabited 70% of Australia. Now they’re only found in isolated small pockets in far NW of WA,

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NT and western Qld – and their numbers continue to fall. We can all help support this breeding recovery project.

Did you know that Quolls have been reintroduced to our Flinders Ranges?

After calicivirus reduced rabbit numbers in the Park, a concerted effort was made

by Park Rangers and local landholders to clear up major rabbit warrens and reduce feral animals. Since 2014 the Quoll and Possum Reintroduction Team also removed 122 feral cats from the release area. Coordinator Dr Katherine Moseby says they just keep on coming. FAME (Foundation for Australia’s Most Endangered species) is now investing in the development of a device that sprays a lethal dose of toxin onto passing feral cats. This toxin is ingested because of cats’ grooming habit, resulting in a pain-free death. 5-6kg male cats are the major predator of quolls, so they are being targeted by other means also.

Quolls in the Flinders Ranges are breeding well, but about 25% are still lost to feral predators. The team is determined to have its control measures working

effectively before a major drought hits the area again, as this will favour the feral cat. To get more information, either contact us by email at maxandjacqui@internode.on.net or ‘Save The Bilby’ Fund, PO Box 266, Runaway Bay QLD 4216 (www.savethebilby.org) and FAME, PO Box 482, Mitcham SA 5062, email fame@fame.org.au (www.fame.org.au) Jacqui Merckenschlager

Pushing The Envelope (Seal Bay Kangaroo Island) Pressed seal: teaching her teenager, babe on her breast and one in the womb.

Inch Ant Sharing My Campsite (Rocky River Kangaroo Island) I’m watchful of your massive mandibles as you avoid my two towering trunks.

Mutual respect doesn’t necessarily make us cosy bed-fellows.

Max Merckenschlager

A new business was opening and one of the owner’s friends wanted to send him flowers for the occasion.

The flowers arrived at the new business site and the owner read the card: “Rest in Peace.”

The owner was annoyed, and called the nursery to complain.

“Sir, I’m really sorry for the mistake, and sorry you were offended,” said the florist. “But even worse, somewhere there is a funeral taking place today, and they have flowers with a note saying, “Congratulations on your new location.”

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Whole of the Moon Last Phase

he Country Arts SA ‘Whole of the Moon’ project, developed by performance artist Susie Skinner, helped

by Council’s Arts Officer Tess Minett since July 2014, came to a close at Caloote last Sunday.

Susie voyaged down river over a period of 4 weeks in a sponsored River Wren houseboat, mooring at Cadell and then at Swan Reach, Ngaut Ngaut, Walker Flat and Caloote. Acknowledging the phases of the moon over a period of a month, she invited communities to come together on the river bank to reflect, through ceremony and performance, on the history and future of the river and its people.

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Susie Collaborated with Sedan writer Joe Carli for the Swan Reach performance, and helped celebrate the launch of 2 books; one written by ex Swan Reach resident Bev Loveday and the other by Caloote resident and writer Rosemary Faehrmann.

The Whole of the Moon was a heartfelt, grass roots project focussing on the smaller communities and their close knit relationships.

Thanks to all those who welcomed Susie to their community and especially the Hunter and Campbell family who welcomed us all to country.

Susie at Swan Reach

Tess Minett

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Mannum Golf Club Competition Results Date: 25/08/2015 Competition: Par Sponsor: Mannum Auto Centre C Vigar +3 S Thompson –3 K Dohnt –4 B Banks –4 F Hiller –5 Nearest To Pin 4 & 13 Fred Hiller Longest Putt Bob Silcock Date: 29/08/2015 Competition: Monthly Medal, Stableford Sponsor: Peter Keals Carpet Cleaning and Mannum Auto Centre K Dohnt 41 W Banks 34 B Silcock 34 N Warhurst 34 C Vigar 33 D Jericho 30 S Thompson 30 B Logan 30 Nearest To Pin 4 & 13 Colin Vigar Longest Putt Colin Vigar

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Date: 01/09/2015 Competition: Stableford C Vigar 39 D Wilson 36 B Sicock 36 K Dohnt 34 R Burt 33 Nearest To Pin 4 & 13 David Wilson 6 & 15 Des Gaskell Longest Putt Keith Dohnt Date: 05/09/2015 Competition: 2bbb Ambrose P Joyner, S Thompson 66.75 C Vigar, R Burt 69 T Miller, B Logan 69 W Banks, G Hill 69.75 N Dalton, D Gaskell 70.25 G Borman, K Dohnt 71 Nearest To Pin 6 & 15 Mick Morrisey

Date: 08/09/2015 Competition: Stableford D Wilson 41 B Banks 38 K Dohnt 36 T Miller 34 S Thompson 34 Nearest To Pin 4 & 13 Denis Jerico Longest Putt Stan Thompson Bob Silcock Date: 12/09/2015 Competition: Stableford M Underwood 38 H Miller 37 W Banks 35 J Applebee 34 Club Championships A Grade: S Thompson, G Hill 4/3 S Thiele, T Miller 8/7 B Grade: B Logan, B Hendry 4/5 J Applebee Forfeit C Grade: D Wilson, N Warhurst 1 Up G Bormann, D Gaskel 1 Up

Date: 15/09/2015 Competition: Stableford K Dohnt 36 B Banks B Silcock 35 R Burt Nearest To Pin 4 & 13 Keith Dohnt 6 & 15 Des Gaskell Longest Putt Des Gaskell Date: 19/09/2015 Competition: Stableford Sponsor: Mannum Engine Centre B Silcock 44 P Joyner K Dohnt 35 D Jericho R Burt 35 W Banks J Applebee 33 K Williams Nearest To Pin 4 & 13 Robin Burt 6 & 15 Bob Hendrie Longest Putt

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The Wooing of Ermitrude eorge was a romantic. It had not always been so.

He had believed himself to be a hard-headed realist with his two feet firmly on the ground; a completely practical point of view when it came to relationships between the sexes. That was before he met Ermitrude.

Ermitrude was small; she might be described as elfin.

Her face was the shape of an inverted triangle with a cap of naturally blonde hair which fell softly to her shoulders. Her figure was small yet almost voluptuous. When she spoke it sounded like the tinkle of bells or the trilling of songbirds.

George was unsure as to which simile was more appropriate. Suffice to say from the time they first met he was smitten. Batchelor friends had tried to advise him of the consequences, he scoffed and took no notice. Whatever Ermitrude liked so too would George.

The damsel in question liked those colourful romantic novels by authors such as Gloria Glorious or Daphne Gush. She waited for new arrivals to reach her newsagent and when desperate would re-read classics such as “Passionate Weekend” or “A Date to Remember”. When with George she would speak in soft voice about the beauties the daffodils or freesias in the spring or the call of the magpie lark or the beauty of flowering cherry trees.

Quickly George found himself using similar words.

This was particularly when he and Ermitrude met on weekends and strolled, hand in hand, through parks and gardens or on a moonlit beach.

The relationship was idyllic.

George could see no cloud in view as they continued down the primrose path to the aisle where they would make their vows.

Secretly, Ermitrude was a little unsure. Of course George was wonderful in most respects but she wanted a hero,

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a knight in shining armour just like those in her favourite books.

The opportunity to test George’s metal came one spring Sunday afternoon when they were strolling in parkland near the city. Ermitrude always took her small dog Fluffy on such occasions. Fluffy loved to chase magpies and other birds until they took to flight.

That day, Fluffy lost interest in birds when he saw a small brown frog on a lily pad in a pond with a fountain beside the path where they were walking. The frog seemed much more interesting. He plunged into the pond and began making his way towards the amphibian. His progress was impeded by the density of lilies and duckweed. To the casual observer it would seem that he was in difficulties.

Ermitrude gave a girlish scream which caused George to quiver.

“Fluffy’s drowning, save him!”

Now George hesitated. After all, the mutt was nothing to him and besides he would ruin his Sunday suit.

Ermitrude saw the hesitation.

George knew he had to act.

He threw his coat on the bank and dived in. As he sailed through the air he remembered he couldn’t swim. It didn’t matter. The pond was only ten centimetres deep and mostly wet mud. George ploughed a furrow through the mud mainly with his nose until his reached the foundation of the fountain. There he stopped.

Fluffy gambolled over to Ermitrude who cooed and gurgled over her naughty boy.

Ermitrude visited George briefly in hospital to return the ring. Scales had fallen from her eyes; he was no hero.

George was philosophical.

Young nurse Esmeralda was helping him with his recovery and George had already ordered a copy of Grey’s Anatomy on his I-pad.

Wakefield Memorial Shield

he annual Women vs Men – Wakefield Memorial Shield started with Patrons Elsie Waechter and Brian Bond rolling the first jack and bowl, followed by one game of twenty one ends. The game was played in excellent conditions with the men winning on three of the five rinks to win the shield.

Club coach Graham Wakefield has been holding coaching sessions throughout the off season and is available to all members and non-members who would like to improve or learn the game.

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New members are most welcome and can contact our Secretary Trevor (Stumpy) Dicker 0419 808 982.

Ladies are most welcome to come along and try their skills on Tuesday mornings between 9:30am and 12 noon. For enquiries regarding these mornings contact Helen Turner on 8569 2185.

Social Summer Bowls commences on Thursday, 5th November, to 3rd December, 2015. Registration by 6:30pm; $5 per person.

Gaynor Pitcher

Elsie Waechter and Brian Bond

CLEARING SALE Conducted by Mannum Lions

Mid Murray Storage 6 Walker Ave, Mannum SA 5238 10:00am, Saturday 17th October, 2015 18 Pallets of various items

Electric cement mixer excellent condition, 2 x 240v welders, collectable old tools, fencing iron, pavers and bricks, vintage hand concrete mixer, alloy toolbox 2.5Lx600Wx350H, assorted hydraulic jacks, car ramps, tools & toolboxes, 7.50x16 tyres.

H/Duty vacuum cleaner, 4 stroke lawn mower, BBQs, fishing gear, water skis, swag, sleeping bags, camp table etc, caravan Breazeway Annex, 2# 120W solar panels.

DVD and VHS players, near new Panasonic microwave, computer and accessories, collector plates, collectables etc, crows memorabilia, old bottles.

Barbie Dolls in original packaging, kids metal and soft toys, kids table and furniture matching set, quilting materials (buttons, wool, needles, patterns, etc).

Pool table blue cloth and accessories, filing cabinets, various cupboards, cast iron bed, 3 piece recliner lounge, art deco glass door bookcases, fridge, old meat safe, cane and glass dining table, rosewood coffee table, Singer and Wertheim Sewing Machine frames, off road bike boots ... ... and lots and lots more.

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Making Mannum Memorable

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fter interviewing Brenton and Kerry for this column three months ago, I became aware of a steady trickle (if not flood) of ‘migrants’ settling into our fine town from Gumeracha. (Shouldn’t there be checkpoints at Palmer?) And, in fact, this trend started with Daryn Cornelius and Cheryl Nauschutz.

Cheryl was raised on a cattle farm in Jandowae, about three hours north-west of Brisbane. After finishing boarding school in Toowoomba, she ignored the lure back to farming life and worked in a hardware shop, developing skills as a handy-man … um … -woman. She and a friend then took the unusual step of moving to Mt Compass to work on a farm before settling in Hahndorf, where she worked at The German Arms and met a bloke called Daryn. But little did he know that she would later declare her intention of returning to Queensland to be with her parents “whether he wanted to join her or not”.

And he did. Born in Kadina, Daryn was schooled in Bordertown, where he followed in his father’s footsteps and worked as a butcher-cum-slaughterman. Quickly realising that selling meat was better than slicing it, he became a sales rep for Chapmans at Hahndorf, where he met a bargirl called Cheryl. They built a house in what was then the remote town of Mt Barker before moving to Toowoomba and the Gold Coast.

During this time, Cheryl managed tile shops and Daryn continued a meteoric rise within companies involved in direct marketing catalogues.

But in 2009 they looked around to buy a shop in a town anywhere in the country where they would

“feel part of a community”. So, in one of those it-seemed-like-a-good-idea-at-the-time moments they bought the General Store at Gumeracha, soon realising the magnitude of phrases like ‘open 7 days a week’ and ‘from 6am to 6pm’.

To escape the confines of the residence attached to the store, they bought the Mannum House Bed and Breakfast along River Lane before eventually moving there permanently last year with their cats, Max and Bella Boo, after selling their shop.

But they have no immediate plans of opening a local Fawlty Towers. Daryn still works tirelessly for his company, Giftware4U, supplying merchandise to places like Sea World and, more locally, the Mannum Community Club, and Cheryl is a fanatical renovator and gardener. (I can attest to her prowess in my garden.) She also works part time at Strandbags in Murray Bridge, and maintains an adventurous streak, having survived ballooning and sky-diving. During Daryn’s rare downtime, he enjoys a punt on the gee-gees and swinging clubs around the local golf course.

While planning to counter another unforgiving season of frost and fog next year by travelling to the Middle East and/or Europe, they are certainly happy that their ventures have landed them in such an affordable, convenient and charming town as Mannum (especially as half of Gumeracha seems to have moved here since).

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]

Sounds by the River Saturday 16th January 2016 Tickets on Sale 8:30am Thursday, 24th September 2015

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he 2016 Sounds by the River features the proverbial who’s who of Oz rock royalty: Jimmy Barnes, Noiseworks, The Angels, Mark Seymour and The Undertow, Mental As Anything and The Badloves.

Jimmy Barnes needs no introduction; a legend from his time fronting Cold Chisel and his top charting solo career.

Noiseworks are Australian rock legends and are reputed for their incredible live shows.

When it comes to great Aussie rock, it doesn’t come much better than The Angels, now fronted

by Dave Gleeson.

Mark Seymour is one of the first names to pop to mind as one of the country’s most prolific songwriters.

There is no doubt, Mental As Anything are legends in the Australian music industry.

The Badloves are an Australian institution, described as having a ‘neo-hippy, retro’ sound.

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My Pet Topic Many of Us Love Cats – Part 1

love cats. They have been great companions since their domestication in the Middle East 10,000 years ago, and today they number more than 500 million worldwide. Is it time that we rethink our association with and keeping of them?

Australia has the world’s worst record for mammal extinctions; 28 species and subspecies, mostly marsupials, have become extinct since Europeans arrived, and many of these extinctions are linked to cats and other introduced species.

Cats are fabulous little predators.

They’ve honed their skills over millions of years and, despite appearing beguilingly fluffy and adorable, they are swift and silent killers.

No large studies have been made of the impact of cats in Australia. But the Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC), which runs private conservation reserves across the nation, released a report in December which estimated the impact of the up to 18 million feral cats on native species such as Bilbies and Numbats.

Each cat takes 5-30 animals a night, says the AWC, so (using a conservative population estimate of 15 million) they conclude that a minimum of 75 million native animals are killed daily. In a country struggling to conserve its unique fauna, the scale of this figure should not be underestimated.

Across the Tasman in New Zealand it is birds rather than mammals that have suffered, many of them flightless ground-dwellers. There’s the lamentable story of the Stephens Island wren, one of only three flightless songbirds ever known. It was discovered by lighthouse keeper David Lyall in 1894, only to be hunted to extinction by his pet cat and a number of others shortly after.

In total, the extinction of nine bird species and the perilous state of 33 others has been linked to cats – and this is in a

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country where 48 per cent of homes own them, the highest figure globally.

Traditional beliefs that cats need freedom to roam are fading in the light of statistics that indicate that indoor cats have a longer life span and better health.

Deciding whether or not a cat should be an indoor or an outdoor animal is up to individual owners, but the pros and cons provide substantial evidence toward indoor cats.

• Statistics indicate that the life span of an indoor cat is much longer than an outdoor cat.

On average, an indoor cat lives twelve years but some cats can live for as many as twenty years. In comparison, an outdoor cat’s life expectancy is less than five years • A valid reason to make a cat an indoor pet is traffic. Busy highways, roads, suburban streets and country lanes all present a life-threatening danger for cats. One accident can be fatal or cause serious injuries • Indoor cats are not exposed to the host of poisons that many outdoors cats encounter.

Pesticides, home garden products, car and motor products, discarded trash, spoiled foods, poisonous plants and intentional poisonings are among the poisoning dangers for cats that roam • Danger of contracting an infectious disease rises for the outdoor cat. Many feline diseases including Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) and Feline Leukemia (FeLV) are transmitted from an infected cat to another. Cats who roam at will encounter other cats and can contract either of these fatal diseases. Free roaming cats often encounter other cats in the area and develop abscesses as a result of cat fights. These are painful to the cat and can cost up to several hundred dollars to fix. A host of other infectious diseases thrive in the outdoor environment and among cats that may not have been vaccinated • Parasites are another health issue for outdoor cats. Fleas are prevalent through the world and can be carriers for disease. Some diseases can be transmitted to cat owners. In Australia, paralysis ticks can infect cats and if not treated ticks can kill. Ringworm (which is

in fact a fungus, not a worm) is another disease that can adversely affect a cat’s health as well as pass to human members of the same household. While not deadly, ringworm can be quite hard to eradicate in the cat and prevention is better than cure • Outdoor cats face other dangers. Dogs and wild animals such as possums and snakes often prey on cats that wander into the wrong territory. Australia has the deadliest snakes in the world, and can quite easily kill a cat. Cruel and sadistic individuals sometimes kill defenseless cats for sport or pleasure • Outdoor cats are more prone to becoming lost. Less than 5% of cats taken to animal shelters are reclaimed by owners. All outdoor cats should wear safety collars with identifying information. However collars often become lost. Microchipping is the only permanent way to identify a cat • Neighbours who object to a roaming cat who may defecate or urinate in a flower bed or vegetable garden are another problem solved with indoor cats. Neighbourhood spats often arise from issues involving cats - if a cat lives indoors, then the potential for neighbour trouble is diminished • Australia is one of the leading countries in the world for skin cancer. Cats are also susceptible to skin cancer. If you allow your cats to free roam, or have them in the safety of an enclosure it is important to be aware of this and offer the cat protection from the sun.

Many people who build enclosures have a shaded area where the cats can enjoy the outdoors without the constant exposure of the sun Information, figures and statistics derived from: http://www.cat-world.com.au/ and http://www.australiangeographic.com.au/topics/wil dlife/2013/03/natural-born-killers-the-problem-with-c ats Jane Humphrey Mannum Pet & Rural Opposite the ANZ teller machine`

A tomcat was heard running up and down the alley calling for hours. A neighbour called its owner and asked what was happening. The owner said, “Well, I had him fixed today, and he’s going around cancelling all his engagements.”

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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, 8th September, 2015 meeting.

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• Council has assisted with Stormwater drainage works at Lots 295 and 297, 22 Meade Street, Blanchetown • An Application for funding under the 2016–2017 Blackspot program will be submitted for the Belvedere Road – Ridley Road intersection.

• Correspondence was received from Auto Corsa regarding the proposed closure of the Stott Highway (between Keyneton Estate Road and Three Chain Road) on Sunday, 13th December, 2015, between 9am and 5pm for the proposed Keyneton Hill Climb. Council noted the information provided. The Stott Highway is under the care and control of the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure.

• Detailed costing will be obtained for the design, supply and installation of new welcome and farewell signs to Mid Murray Council towns for the next financial year.

• Council has approved the road closure request for the Morgan Christmas Pageant and Fair from 8 am until midnight on Saturday, 12th December, 2015.

• Council will forward submissions on: R the State Government draft ‘Guidelines for the Assessment and Remediation of Site Contamination’, R on the State Environment Protection Authority’s proposal that any environmental site assessments must be undertaken by a certified practitioner, R the Senate Select Committee Inquiry into the Murray Darling-Basin Plan.

• At the planned official opening of the Mannum Off Leash Dog Park, on 6th December, 2015, dog and

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cat owners will be charged a reduced fee of $40 by Council for the microchipping of their animals.

Council noted the significant proposed increase in duties to Councils as a result of the State Government Draft Nuisance and Litter Control Bill 2015. Council will forward a submission highlighting the cost shifting to local government and the additional work load required.

The Rockleigh School Building Restoration Project stages 1 and 2 have been completed. A function was held on 10th August, 2015, to recognise the achievements of the various organisations and volunteers that provided assistance.

A contractor will be engaged to assist with a dog registration door knock campaign to ensure the registration of dogs.

Council has appointed various members to the Mid Murray Suicide Prevention Committee and has endorsed the Action Plan, ‘Caring Connected Community’.

The Mannum Fun Run and Walk will be held on Sunday, 13th December, 2015, from 8:30am at Mary Ann Reserve, Mannum.

Following a request from the Walker Flat Holiday Homes Association to seal Sprinkler Drive and recover 50% of the cost from the properties by way of a separate rate, Council has agreed for consultation on recovering 50% of these costs to undertake this work by way of a separate rate payable over a 3 year period.

Council has endorsed the Mannum Main Street Plan 2015–2017, subject to some suggested amendments from the Mannum Main Street Working Party.

The review of the South Australian Road Strategy 2020; Towards Zero Together, will be referred to the Murray and Mallee Local Government

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Association to forward a submission to the State Government on the review, highlighting that the 4 major contributing factors leading to the decline in road fatalities in South Australia since 1974 are as follows:1. The compulsory wearing of seatbelts.

2. The introduction of random breath testing.

3. Improved vehicle design and safety features.

4. Improved road design including specific programs such as the black spot safety program.

The Riverland Tourism Plan 2020 was received.

Following his resignation, a letter of thanks will be sent to Tony Sharley as General Manager of Destination Riverland for his contribution .

The Mid Murray Council has been invited to make a presentation at the State Economic and Finance Committee hearing on the Inquiry into Local Government Rate Capping.

An expression of interest has been lodged for participation in the Local Government Association project to consider possible shared collaboration and/or management of certain assets of Council.

Council noted the following: R a report highlighting events sponsorship and support for a range of events, R the nomination of Cr Myers for National President of the Murray Darling Association Inc., R the State Minister for Transport has advised that tenders will be called for the two new steel hulled ferries, R the submission forwarded to the Local Government Association on the Boundary Adjustment Reform discussion paper.

Russell Peate CEO, Mid Murray Council

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On My Bookshelf Diary of A Young Man Adelaide 1891 – April 6th - April 14th

Daniel endures a broken heart.

APRIL 6TH MONDAY 7. Bath. Filled in Census returns.

Warm day. Lunched in office. Home 5.30. feeling fatigued, dined, piano.

Sterne called. A gentle spin on bike and thought about asking for an increase in salary for the coming estimates. Sundries, thoughts. Read “China’s Millions” borrowed from Burdens. Bible. Bed 11.

APRIL 7TH TUESDAY 6.30. Tennis with Alfred.

Attended annual Y.M.C.A. tea with sisters at 6.30pm. Met the Burdens and Miss Boundy. It is evident to me that my heart is getting “Imprisoned” - my feelings may be better imagined than described.

Home at 10. After supper - a pretence - took some milk to Kermode St. to one of Annie’s sick people, thinking much by the way.

Bible study. Bed 11.15. Sleepless for some time. Tried to compose a “possible” letter, but without much success.

APRIL 8TH WEDNESDAY 6.50. Bath. Lovely day. Office 9.15. White and I waited on the

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Paymaster asking for special consideration in next years’ estimates of expenditure and later deputationed the Comptroller (J. Pickering Jnr.) on the subject.

Attended service 7.30 and prayed.

Handed Endeavour Pledge Cards to several, including Miss Florence Burden. Spent rest of evening sketching a letter - the most interesting and difficult I ever tried.

Bed about 11. Who shall explain my straying thoughts!

APRIL 12TH SUNDAY 8.0. Bath. Fine day. Walk before service, reading a certain letter carefully. With Annie heard Rev. Robertson preach at P.M. Church. piano before dinner. To School 2.30 via Hendrys. Lively discussion on “resist not evil” and “can a man be saved and not know it”. Walk with Kent, Kent to tea. Service 6.30. Mr Rice asked me to become Secretary of the Church, proud to consider.

Officers of the School suggested to Mr Simpson that he should resign his Y.M. Bible Class on account of his financial position. He consented.

Am very sorry for him. After supper

took a walk and considered carefully and prayerfully and then posted a letter. Bible. Bed 11.

APRIL 14TH TUESDAY 7. Bath. Very wet and cold day.

Busy. Home to lunch. Received a letter, the contents of which made me very sad - a surprise and yet no surprise, a shock and yet only to be expected. Miserable afternoon,

wretched thoughts, no life left. Glad to find Rev. Dinnis at tea with us.

Attended meeting to form Endeavour Society - would rather have stayed home. Spoke several times, but feeling very glum. Home 9.30. Drafted another letter - sad work. Bed 11.15.

Jo Kader

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Issue Number 106

Musical Miscellany Guides to the Classics

here are any number of books that take you through what some like to call classical music. I have just finished reading one titled “Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Classical Music But Were Too Afraid to Ask”. I also have a CD with a similar title - “Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Classical Music (But Were Afraid to Ask)”. The disc is about twenty years old and most likely unavailable now. The book I recently borrowed from a library (call number A 761.68 HEN or similar).

The book title is optimistic, to say the least, still it is well worth reading if, like me, your knowledge is a little scanty. It is published by an English radio station Classic FM and the cover blurb modestly claims for the station that it is “…the world’s most successful classical music station …” Now I think that is a very large claim which could well be contested by the likes of ABC FM; even the station where I present might feel a little affronted. The eastern states fine music community stations would also contest such claims. It is also claimed that the authors make the classical world “…

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disarmingly simple and utterly engrossing as they share their passion for the greatest music ever written.” I think they are on pretty shaky ground there. Perhaps they could claim that the greatest music that exists in the entire world has not been written down but is carried in the head of itinerant musicians. The final sentence of the blurb speaks of “… your own personal journey of discovery into the world’s greatest music”. Now that is typical nonsense from those with a very narrow music perspective. There is much great music around and, even though we speak of world music and multiculturalism, many of us find we don’t understand or enjoy music from countries foreign to our normal musical experiences. This does not mean it isn’t great music it only means that we have limitations.

So what about the book? It is interesting and informative. There are three sections – Getting into Classical Music, A Brief History of Classical Music and Stats and Facts. The first section deals with the jargon, listening to live music and making your own

collection. The second part briefly details what the authors consider to be classical music from before baroque up until the present time. The final section is a time line spreadsheet of composers giving a better idea of the era in which each composer lived and other contemporary composers who may have been an influence or were influenced by the selected composer.

An odd fact I found in the modern list was that of Paul McCartney shown as having composed several pieces including “Liverpool Oratorio” and “Standing Stone” which is listed in the Classic FM Hall of Fame Top 300.

Two modern composers I thought should have been mentioned because of their works and their influence on other modern composers were Darius Milhaud and Paul Hindemith. Milhaud taught for a time in the US and among his students was jazz pianist Dave Brubeck.

Hindemith taught music for a time at Yale University after fleeing the Nazi regime. Both were significant contributors to modern classical music.

Peter Weir

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Creative Communities

Splash of Creativity

Junk Art Jolt

he newly formed Creative Communities Group is bringing a fresh perspective to Mannum.

Consisting of 5 locals passionate about creative expression, the group was formed to promote the arts in all its forms and permutations, to encourage community participation and increase creative skills.

Their first project is a partnership with the owners of

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the main street property where the work of local artist Steve Oatway is featured – just next to the Pretoria. Pop along and b e i n s p ire d , a mu s e d , stimulated.

The Creative Communities Group have a number of potential projects, from a sculpture walk to murals, and may, in future, put out a clarion call for others to join in helping some come to fruition.

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n partnership with OPAL and with support from Mannum Progress Association, Mannum junk artist Steve Oatway has been working with Tess Minett, Mid Murray Council Arts Officer, to create two works of art designed to promote the location and benefits of drinking filtered water from the fountains installed at the Mary Anne Reserve and the Mannum Skate Park.

Beginning life as two sets of bi-fold doors, the glass has been replaced by lacquered, rusty and painted corrugated iron.

The works depict a drop of water and a thumbs up sign as ‘cut outs’ in the iron sheets.

Steve has been working on the constructions for a number of weeks.

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Most of the material cost has been borne by Mannum Progress Association.

Once installed, they should provide another point of interest for the community, plus highlight the availability of fresh water for everyone.

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A minister is driving on the freeway is stopped for speeding. The police officer smells alcohol and sees an empty wine bottle on the floor, and he says, “Sir, have you been drinking?”

The minister says, “Just water.”

“Then why do I smell wine?”

The minister looks down at the bottle and says, “Good Lord, He’s done it again!”

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SOCIAL ACTIVITY DAYS Are you 65 years or over, feeling lonely or isolated?

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

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

Activities, Entertainment, Guest Speakers and more. (assessment required)

10:30am – 2:30pm, Every 3rd Thursday of the Month

Mannum Day Centre

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

Please ring on 8569 0219 for more information.

WEEKLY Monday

9:30am

Knitting Group. Bring your craft along and join in!

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

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

Cost $7 for the day which includes cooked lunch.

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

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

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

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

For more information or transport to attend the Day Centre activities, please contact Louise Haby, Mannum Day Centre Coordinator (8569 0219)

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For further information, please contact us on 8532 2255

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

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

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

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

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

Meals on Wheels: Doctor’s referral necessary.

Optometrist: For an appointment  8569 0200.

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

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

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

Lester Howie Clinic

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

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Mid Murray Support Services Mannum Community Hub From the Coordinator he transition to the new CHSP (Commonwealth Home Support Program) which provides funding for MMSS to deliver services to our service recipients over the age of 65 is well under way. We have had a lot to learn; guidelines to implement and tasks to complete to be ready on 1st November this year.

Our government funding partners have advised us that “in the current economic climate” they are unable to provide any increases in funding, however they have been able to reduce the number of services that we are able to offer. This is of little comfort to our community where we live in a rural area with few public services and a large geographical area.

Never-the-less MMSS will continue to seek additional support, find ways to deliver services more efficiently and take advantage of any growth rounds in funding that become available.

The Mid Murray Support Services Board, Staff and Volunteers extend a warm welcome to our newest staff member, Shelley Ogilvie, who joins us as our new Services Administrator. You may know Shelley from the Mannum Hospital where she played a major role in administration. We are grateful to have her share her experience in the field of service delivery with us at MMSS. Welcome also to our newest Board member, Jan Bock. Jan brings vast experience in applying for and executing large government grants and her understanding of Not-for-profit organisations. Jan will assist the team in the management of a new look organisation with a focus of quality services and sustainability.

The Heat the HUB project is well on the way with quotes received and the job now in the hands of relevant departments for processing. Let’s hope that by the time summer sets in we will have a cool building, and next winter the HUB will be a warm and cozy haven to enjoy all sorts of programs.

If you have some time to give, or know someone who might benefit from volunteering, please pop into 71 Randell Street and ask to speak with Dee, our Volunteer Coordinator.

Keep your eye on our notice boards for any new programs going on at the HUB. Karen and the volunteers at Scrooges are always bringing in new items – check it out, you just might find that very thing

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you have been looking for at a bargain price. If you are having a spring clean and have items that you no longer want that are suitable to pass on to someone else, let Scrooges know, they will recycle these items back into the community.

Mannum Community Hub Our garden opening, held on the 26th August, was attended by approximately 50 people.

Everyone involved in creating this beautiful space for the community are very happy and proud. Fantastic work everyone! The boat has now been placed in the garden and restored by our great volunteers, a new slide has been installed for the children to use, thank you very much to OPAL for providing this and to the Uniting Church Women’s Fellowship for supplying the scones for morning tea, they were delicious.

A Relevant Art project was held at the HUB this school term in partnership with Communities for Children Murraylands, facilitated by AC Care. 30 children from each of Mannum and Cambrai attended.

The project theme ‘Power of Ponde’ was based on our local folklore. The children created individual pieces of art, as well as working together on a large fish, which has turned into a magnificent piece of art.

The interaction has reinforced local knowledge and encouraged creativity, providing artwork that is reflective, expressive and relevant.

An exhibition will be held at the HUB on Saturday 17th October from 1-3pm.

Come and join us for afternoon tea and see how clever our community children are.

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during the next school term. Classes will commence on Thursday 15th October, 6:30pm–8pm. Contact the HUB to register your interest. Cost is $7.50.

The HUB will deliver a school holiday program, in partnership with Communities for Children Murraylands facilitated by AC Care. Several of the sessions will be run in collaboration with key community organisations.

Thank you to all parents who have given their time and services. It encourages all of us that work here, knowing that we are truly providing a centre for and with, the Community!

The Out ’n’ About Friendship tour to Hahndorf was a very successful day! The tours, held monthly, explore the surrounding areas filled with great places to go. The next tour is to Birdwood Motor Museum on 27th October.

Murrells Matinee continues to thrive, fantastic people, delicious food and classic movies. Contact the HUB to reserve your booking.

A special thank you this month goes to our reception volunteers. All four do an exceptional job and put in 100%. The Centre is constantly getting busier and they continue to provide a professional and friendly service to our community.

Scrooges Goodbye, and thank you, Cheryl Kammermann for all your hard work.

Cheryl is finally calling it quits after a long battle with illness. We wish you good health and happiness. Jess Bobridge, who we only welcomed a short time ago, has regretfully tendered her resignation to live in Adelaide. Thanks Jess, you put in a great effort during your stay with us and worked well with everyone. We wish you all the best for the future.

Some of you may not be aware that when you donate furniture, we cannot have a team collect your saleable goods immediately. We work with volunteers and they are not always available when you need them. We have a specified day, one Wednesday every fortnight, when we do a sight and pick-up of saleable furniture and goods. If you are planning on moving house, please be aware of this to avoid disappointment. Due to the weight of some of these items you can probably understand that we don’t have too many people putting their hand up for the job. While we can usually get someone with a willing mind, the body is not so keen, so please bear with us.

Bev Forgan

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orms are one of the most effective methods of conditioning the soil. They break up the soil structure, aerating it and allowing moisture to filter down. This “loosening” of the soil also enables plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil, bringing nutrients up towards the surface.

Worms also break down organic matter, releasing nutrients into the soil so they can be used by plants. As they eat they produce castings, which are a natural nutrient-rich form of compost that is an ideal addition to your garden.

How to Make A Worm Farm You need a container in which the worms will eat and live and a watertight container to collect the worm juice. Stackable containers, such as old wooden boxes or plastic crates are good; Styrofoam boxes are ideal. The worms live in the top container, and the bottom serves as a repository for drainage. Whatever you choose for your container it needs to be watertight and able to protect your worms from extremes of heat of cold. Pierce some holes in the top container and

cover with shade cloth so that the worms don’t fall through.

Put the worm farm in a position that does not get too hot or too cold, avoiding locations that are prone to frost. The worms in your farm need material in which to live. Typically, it will include some shredded newspaper mixed with some compost and a little garden soil. Other options include mushroom compost, grass clippings and coconut fibres. Provide a good depth of material for the worms to live in – half fill your top container. Water the bedding material so that it is just moist.

Add Worms Unfortunately, you can’t simply take earthworms from the garden and put them in the worm farm – leave them in the soil to help improve the structure. You need species for your farm that are adept at composting. You can source worms online. There are several species from which to choose. For example: Tiger worms, Red Wrigglers, and in Mannum, Indian Blues are a good choice, as they like warm weather.

Add Food The worms in your farm will eat a wide variety of organic matter. You can feed worms fruit and vegetable scraps, shredded newspaper, old mulch, coffee grounds, leaf litter and garden prunings.

Dried eggshells make a good addition as the calcium they contain prompts the worms to lay more eggs.

Add a few sheets of damp newspaper over the top of your worm bedding after the worms and food

have been added. This helps prevent vinegar flies and maggots getting to the worms. Place the lid on your top container to protect the worms from the elements. Ensure the bedding remains moist and the worms have enough fresh food. Let the worm population guide you as to how much organic matter to add. If you find that some food is staying around and going mouldy, you are giving them too much. However, generally, worm populations will respond to available foodsupplies and breed accordingly. It is also a good idea to add a handful of garden soil to the farm every so often, as the sand and grit in the soil helps the worms grind up their food.

Use the Drained Liquid The bottom container will collect liquid draining from the worm farm. This is waste from the worms and is extremely useful. Dilute the liquid with water until it is the colour of weak tea and then use it as a liquid compost on your garden beds. Keep a check on the level of the liquid in the bottom container, as you don’t want it to get so high that it seeps back into the worm’s bedding.

Use the Castings The castings act as a great slow-release compost for your garden beds and potted plants. Adding them to the soil will also prompt microorganisms already there to become more active and process the castings into the soil, making their nutrients available to your plants.

Kristine Sims, Mob: 0412 773 023

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All activities are held during the School Terms and are advertised on our facebook page and website www.mmss.com.au School Holiday Programs are held at the HUB one week of each School Holiday.

For “Out n About” Friendship Tours contact the Hub to make a booking. All trips are $12 per person inclusive of lunch.

One-off Workshops are held during the school term and are advertised in the Mannum Mag, on facebook and our website www.mmss.com.au

Weekly 5:00pm - 8:30pm

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Inland Rivers to the Outback he mighty Murray/Darling river system has been the subject of many publications.

Its history and the histories of the vessels that plied their trade on the river system between 1853 and 1944 have all been well documented and well studied by enthusiasts who have known everything, from the smallest detail in the construction of the paddlesteamers and the steam engines that powered them, to the dates of important events, throughout this period.

Such interest has helped promote the Murray/Darling as one of Australia’s most successful centres of tourism and has encouraged the restoration of almost every known derelict paddlesteamer and many barges along the system’s thousands of miles, the rejuvenation of the Port of Echuca and many other historical ports, and the development of interpretive centres and other facilities throughout South Australia, New South Wales and Victoria.

This has led to the revival of river-based businesses such as luxury cruise ships, paddlewh e e l e r s a n d c r u i s i n g restaurants of various sizes and shapes, so raising the regions’ employment base and other industries.

The amazing thing, with all this activity, is the great lack of knowledge of and apparent lack of interest in navigating along the full length of the Murray.

Over the 1065 river miles (1704 km), from the wharf in the port of Echuca to the famous Goolwa barrage near the river’s mouth in South Australia, it offers everything from relaxed boating to such expected challenges as sandbars, snags, reefs, floods and shallows, and such unexpected challenges as dust-storms, whirly-winds, fogs and bushfire smoke.

Only one paddlesteamer is recorded as having sailed the inland waters of all the eastern states and South Australia. The little “Brewarrina”, with her barge “Walgett”, reached Mungindi in New South Wales (on the McIntyre River bordering Queensland, 2887 km

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Farewell Tess Minett

by river from the sea) when the rivers were in flood.

Over the next few issues of Mannum Mag, we’ll take the journey from the Murray Mouth to Echuca via a series of selected extracts from Inland Rivers to the Outback. This book, written and published by Captain Malcolm Lowe (a Mannum resident), is available from the author, mobile: 0400 820 375.

The Murray Mouth and Goolwa - Part 1 The coast of South Australia was first explored in 1802 by Captain Matthew Flinders in the “Investigator”. On the 8th April that year, they sighted another ship, which proved to be “La Geographe”, a French exploration ship under the command of Captain Nicholas Baudin.

Having established each other’s bona fides, the captains met aboard the French vessel.

The two ships lay alongside over night. Before they parted the next morning, Flinders went aboard a second time and gave Baudin some charts. He named the small bay where the historic meeting took place Encounter Bay – the location of the Murray Mouth, now Victor Harbor.

Although the mouth of the Murray, a short distance to the south-east, can be seen from the bluffs overlooking the bay, neither Baudin nor Flinders, both highly experienced and engaged in survey work, detected it. Thus, when Charles Sturt discovered the huge river system in western New South Wales, it remained a mystery as to where the vast flow of water debouched into the sea. For this reason, in 1829, Governor Ralph Darling ordered a more thorough exploration of the rivers by Charles Sturt, who eventually found the river’s rather insignificant mouth the following year.

The early colonist, George Angas, described the area as a “grand and solemn scene; a dull haze shuts out the horizon, and the utter and almost awful solitude is unbroken by any living thing”.

he contract for the Council’s Arts and Cultural Development Officer, Tess Minett, ends this month.

Employed from April 2013 as the result of a partnership between Council and Country Arts SA, her goal was to identify and encourage the employment of Mid Murray artists, promote the arts and cultural activities and increase skills and opportunities for creative and cultural expression for artists and the community in general.

The Town Identity Statement programme, started in 2014, is a good example of this concept: each population centre is offered a Council Challenge grant, matched in-kind by the town, to develop and produce – in conjunction with local artists – an installed artwork which conveys the identity of that town.

In the 2½ years she has been working and living in the region, Tess has identified over 60 artists of all persuasions, visual, literary and performance, supported and helped in developing the Morgan Sewing Room and Living River Weekend, plus a Sing Australia group, Creative Communities Group and the Welcoming Party Group in Mannum.

Project and grant writing workshops, plus individually assisting several artists and community organisations to apply for Country Arts grants, have resulted in increased skills and projects, including the Pieces of Mannum at the Down to Earth Community garden at the Mannum Community Hub. Tess also was involved in establishing the garden itself and the horticultural course, whose members helped in the construction of the garden, plus later supporting the Grow and Share group.

The Swan Reach Music Festival gained a Country Arts grant for a song writing and performance workshop for regional young artists.

A number of venues from Swan Reach to Sedan have

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been improved with the addition of up-to-date gallery equipment. Opportunities for enhancing performances at local events have been boosted

by Council’s purchase of compact professional stage sound and lighting equipment.

Country Arts supported a training course, at which 13 people from Cadell to Palmer gained certified skills in operating that equipment.

Partnering with Council’s Community Development Officer has seen Youth Week workshops run by local artists teaching school students from Keyneton to Cambrai and Mannum skills in Junk art creation, song writing and performance, culminating in public displays at the Skate Park and Community Club.

Tess helped to produce 15@Mannum, Portraits of the River People and subsequently the Trunkated exhibition, plus the Whole of the Moon project, in conjunction with Country Arts SA. These brought opportunities for many community members to be invo lved in so metimes challenging, always rewarding, events in unique settings.

She also curated 2 major SALA shows in Mannum, with the inestimable help of 2 unflagging volunteers and support from the Wool Shed Gallery, artists and their families. T h e s e events showcased over 35 local visual artists’ work and helped in connecting artists to the community and each other.

Tess is hoping the Local Vocal open mic event will continue running in Mannum and Swan Reach and that an Artisans and Hand Made, Home Grown Market will continue to be developed and that they all support each other.

Tess would like to thank all those people who welcomed her so who lehea r t e d ly and responded so positively to the opportunities and challenges offered over the past 2½ years and warmly wishes this “area full of hidden gems” a supportive and creative future.

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s usual there is a lot of activity going on in Council. Two items causing concern amongst some of our residents are Tree Trimming and a Planning Development Application on East Front Road at Cowirra.

Complaints have been received about trimming endangered and threatened remnant native vegetation on roadsides which have warning markers signifying their presence. Roadside markers are there to protect zones of significant environmental importance. All trimming is undertaken in accordance with Council’s Roadside Vegetation Management Plan. The plan has been approved by the Native Vegetation Council for Council roadside vegetation trimming and/or removal.

Whilst the contractors are provided with a copy of our Roadside Vegetation Management Plan, it appears this information has not been followed in this case.

Council has taken action to ensure that all contractors and staff are aware of the contents of the Plan. In rural areas road width does need to be wide enough for farmers to shift their farming implements around and the plan provides for this.

Unfortunately a development on East Front Road is causing distress to both the developer and adjoining owners. Most development applications go through without any problems. In rare cases, such as this one, problems occur for various reasons and they are costly to the various parties, including Council in trying to resolve the issues. The Development Act legislation is under review by the State Government, and is to be replaced by the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Bill 2015, so hopefully the new legislation will prevent a recurrence of this situation. The new Bill addresses lengthy approval times; complex and confusing rules; patchy engagement with communities; inconsistent interpretation of planning rules across the State and uncertainty regarding permissible developments. The new system will provide additional enforcement mechanisms. Although legislation is made by State Government, one thing I am sure of is that they will expect Local Government to pay for any enforcement of the rules.

On a positive note, the rusty rubbish bin surrounds in the Main Street of Mannum are being rejuvenated and the gutters on the Shearer Building in Shearer Car Park have been cleaned and moss removed from the pavers under the veranda. The security fence has finally been removed from around the Mannum Wharf.

SA Water are replacing approximately 900 metres of sewer main along sections of Randell Street, River Lane and Wattle Street in Mannum. Main work will commence in early October 2015.

The SA Environment Protection Authority Draft Guidelines for the assessment and remediation of site contamination are out for public comment. The EPA Act defines who is taken to have caused site contamination and therefore who is responsible to clean it up. Further information is available from Council’s agenda or the EPA’s website. I am aware that we do have contaminated land in Mannum

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and this is normally recorded on certificates of title.

Council is proposing to hold a formal opening of the Mannum Off Leash Dog Park at the Mannum Oval on 6th December 2015. A microchipping service for dogs and cats will be available on the day at a cost of $40.00. It is planned to have an organised dog walk from the river to the enclosed dog park, trade stalls, Council dog registration facilities, dog trainers, dog groomers, other static displays and interactive dog education at the event.A door knock of properties is to take place to check for unregistered dogs.

A report was included in the September Council Agenda on the value of event sponsorship throughout the Council area. Council had some level of support for around 60 events during 2014-15. Council provides sponsorship support in varying ways to a large range of events: cash donation, staff time in planning and running the event, provision of materials, waste management, traffic management, insurance, advertising, community grants and more. Council’s support is spread proportionally throughout the Council area.

Council has endorsed the Mannum Main Street Plan 2015-2017. This plan includes activities and works proposed in the Mannum Main Street as well as events promotion and assistance. The Plan will be discussed at the next Traders Function, Wednesday 25th November 2015, at the Mannum Dock Museum.

I attended a Roads and Works Conference in Murray Bridge at which the Deputy Prime Minister, The Hon Warren Truss MP, outlined grants being provided to Councils for roads. All grants are appreciated. In question time I asked about grants for stormwater drainage to prevent houses from being flooded during severe storms. In appears no funds are available for prevention, which then results in significant repair bills when houses are flooded and infrastructure damaged.

The Local Government Boundary Adjustment Reform Discussion Paper proposes that the Boundary Adjustment Facilitation Panel be abolished and the assessment responsibilities reassigned to the Minister for State/Local Government Relations.

The current process for boundary change is lengthy and complicated, making it very hard for any changes to take place. I am not aware of any Council that wants to lose any of its area to another Council. Changes being considered may allow individuals to put a proposal to the Minister.

Council has endorsed the Murray Cod Stock Enhancement Programme which involves the introduction of Murray Cod fingerlings to our area of the River Murray.

Native fish require dry healthy flood plains and frequent floods to induce spawning.

Since the installation of the barrages, conditions have been less favourable for the spawning of Murray Cod in our area. I look forward to being able to catch Murray Cod in Mannum in years to come.

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Councillor Steve Wilkinson

Issue Number 106

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

School holiday times (when different) are in brackets.

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

For more information, telephone 8532 2633 during office hours.

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

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Mannum Leisure Centre Supervised Opening Hours

Mon: 10-11:30am Mini Movers; 6-6:30pm Bike combo Tues: 11-12noon Strength For Life; 9:15am RIP; 3:30-4:30pm Tai Chi; 6-7pm RIP Wed: 6-7pm Butt, Leg and Ab class Thur: 9:30-10:30am Mannum Movers; 11-12noon Strength For Life; 6-7pm Step Combo Bike Combo, small group training. RIP class with barbell, great for fat burning.

Strength For Life, Over 50s personalized class. Mannum Movers, over 50s aerobic class.

Seasonal Evening Programs. Soccer, Mixed Netball, Squash, Basketball.

Members 24/7 access. All others:Morning: Tuesday: 7:30-10:30am Wednesday, Friday: 7:30-11:00am Afternoon: Monday to Thursday: 3:30-7:30pm Friday: 3:30-6:30pm Check the Mannum Leisure Centre Facebook Page for updates on all programs.

Room hire available.

Further information: 8569 0185

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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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2015/2016 PUBLICATION DEADLINES Friday (12 noon) Collate, Fold and Pick-up Date October 23 for November Issue 107 Wednesday 28 October November 20 for December Issue 108 Wednesday 25 November January 22 for February Issue 109 Wednesday 27 January

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

Community Meetings Clash Calendar R e g u l a r m e e t i n g s o n l y 5:30pm Aroona Scouts, Old Wall Flat Hall, Starr Road, Wall Flat. Kym (MCHMannum Community Hub) MONTHLY 1st Monday 9:45am Combined Probus, Club.

10:00am MurrayDarlingsRed Hatters, Marion Wilson 0429 437 829.

2nd Tuesday Palmer Card Day. Collier Park Hall, Palmer. 8569 4184.

2nd Wednesday 9:00am Shared Stitches of Mannum Quilting Group. Lions Den, Showground. 8569 2363.

8:00pm Mannum Gem and Minerals Club. Murraylands Gem and Mineral Club, Collier Park Palmer. Leonie Hughes. 8278 2112.

2nd Thursday 1:30pm Prayer Meeting for Mannum.

Baptist Church, William St. 3rd Tuesday 7:30pm Mannum Agricultural Society.

Showground.

3rd Wednesday 7:00-8:00pm, Combined Churches Prayer Meeting. See Pause a While for location.

2:00-4:00pm History Group. MCH. 8569 1832.

3rd Thursday 10:30am-2:30pm Seniors Social Activity Days. St Andrews Anglican Church. 8532 2255.

11:00am Mannum RSL. Mannum Rowing Club/RSL. 3rd Friday 10:00am Secateurs Soup & Soapies.

St Andrews Church. All welcome.

3rd Saturday 10:00am-mid-pm Gem Cutting and Silversmithing W/shop. Murraylands Gem and Mineral Club, Collier Park Palmer. Leonie Hughes. 8278 2112.

8:00pm-midnight Mannum Dances.

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

4th Thursday 7:30pm Progress Association.

Meeting Room Council Chambers.

Last Monday 1:30pm Hospital Auxiliary. Meeting Room, Esmeralda St. Last Wednesday 6:30pm Mannum Mens Discussion Group. Mike McDowell. 8569 2818.

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

Walton 0407 179 101.

Mon, Wed and Fri 10:00am-3:00pm The Hall. 5 Greening Street. 8569 1643.

Tue, Wed and Thur 9:00am-1:00pmMannum Men’sShed.

MCH. Tuesday and Thursday 10:00am-4:00pm, MIFSA (Mental Illness Fellowship of SA). St Andrews Church, activities, lunch ($3).

Tuesday and Friday 8:00am Walkie Talkies. Lions Den, Showground. Helen 8569 2275.

Tuesday 9:30am Prayer and Bible Study; Friendship Group (10:30am).

Riverword Christian Centre. Greening St. 8569 1333.

9:00-10:00am Mannum Weight Watchers. MCH. Jane Kelly 8569 1799.

5:00pm Aroona Joeys, and 5:30pm Aroona Cubs. Scout Hall, 5 Greening Street Kym Walton 0407 179 101.

Wednesday 10:00am Down to Earth, Community Garden Group. MCH. 10:00-11:15am, Yoga. MCH. Fee $5.00 Bring your own mat.

Friday 9:30 am Bus Trip. MIFSA participants, donation. Trevor or Sam 0427 442 775 OTHER 1st and 3rd Sunday 9:30am Murray Mallee Field Archers.

Long Gully Rd, Mannum. Ian Baensch (after 6pm) 8569 1274.

Wednesday Noon Mannum Mag Committee.

Wednesday after deadline date, see above. Showground. 8569 2385.

Alternate Wednesdays 1:00-4:00pm (Oct 7th, 21st ) Sewing/Craft and Computing Group.

Baptist Church House, William St. Helen 8569 2886, Ros 8569 1380.

Alternate Fridays 1:30pm Senior Citizen’s Club. Club Rooms. Marnie: 8569 2980.

Every Three Months 7:30pm Neighbourhood Watch.

Leisure Centre. Coordinator Russ Dellow 0428 813 201.

2015 Community Calendar OCTOBER Monster Markets and Carp Catching Contest Mannum Waters Marina Sunday 4th, 10am start Judging and prizes awarded at 2pm Contact: Jeanne Mobile: 0434 085 506 HymnLovers Sing Mannum Uniting Church Sunday 11th, 2-4pm See page 8 Contact: Carl Gross Phone: 8569 7392 Mannum Garden Group Lions Den Monday 12th, 10am Guest speaker from Rare Fruit Society. All welcome.

Contact: Bev Connell Phone: 8570 4322 Christmas Tree Festival Baptist Church House, William Street Tuesday 13th Planning meeting. More groups invited to be involved. Don’t wait until next meeting.

See page 6 Contact Ros now 0408 085 774 Pipe Organ Recital St Martins Lutheran Church Sunday 18th, from 10:30am Pipe Organ 40th Anniversary, All Welcome. Make a day of it.

Service 10:30. Lunch 12 noon, $10. Recital 1:30pm, $10.

Pay-at-the-door.

Contact: Joan Bormann Phone: 8569 1787 Mannum Garden Group Lions Den Monday 19th, 7:40am Bus trip to Renmark Rose Festival. All welcome.

Contact: Bev Connell Phone: 8570 4322 Garage Sale Trail Mid Murray District Saturday 24th World’s biggest Garage Sale Trail.

NOVEMBER Mannum Garden Group Lions Den Monday 9th, 9:15am Excursion to Bridgewater.

All welcome.

Contact: Bev Connell Phone: 0408 085 774 Christmas Tree Festival Baptist Church House, William Street Tuesday 17th Planning meeting. More groups invited to be involved. Don’t wait until next meeting.

See page 6 Contact Ros now 8569 1380 Mannum Garden Group Lions Den Monday 23rd, 10am Garden visits. All welcome.

Contact: Bev Connell Phone: 8570 4322 CONTINUOUS Women of the River Country Arnold Gallery, Mannum Dock Museum Highlighting the importance of 19 remarkable women who played a vital role in shaping our mighty river country.

Exhibition on display until the end of the year.

Free entry.

Link SA: Mannum  Murray Bridge Monday to Friday: Arnold Park, Mannum  Murray Bridge Information Centre # Depart Depart Arnold Park 8:00am and 4:20pm Murray Bridge 7:25am and 3:40pm # Service connects to the LinkSA Murray Bridge  Mt Barker  Adelaide Service Contact LinkSA (8532 2633) for more details and other departure points

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