Mannum mag 2015 issue 107

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November 2015

Mannum, South Australia 5238

Issue Number 107

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Mannum Fun Run and Walk Returns It’s Time to Start Training he highly anticipated 2015 Murraylands APEX Mannum Fun Run and Walk returns on Sunday 13th December, starting at 8:30am from the Mary Ann Reserve. In recent years, this hugely successful, free community event, now in its fifth year, has attracted participants from all over Australia.

Murraylands APEX returns in 2015 as the major sponsor for the event, serving up a complimentary healthy breakfast to participants.

Other community organisations involved in steering the event are the Mental Illness Fellowship of South Australia (MIFSA), OPAL, Mid Murray Council, Aroona Scouts, Mannum Medical Centre and the Mannum Little Athletics Club – culminating in more than 40 volunteers assisting on the day.

All the regular events, including the 3 and 5 kilometre walk, 5 and 10 kilometre run and the popular 10 and Under Kids Dash will be on again. This year the event includes a 3km gopher category, run

by Murray Transport Connections, open to all ages and abilities.

Mid Murray OPAL Manager and event steering group coordinator Courtney Blacker said the event was continuing to gain strength and momentum, evidenced by growing participation numbers and a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding which will form an agreement across community organisations to continue investing into the event’s coordination each year, keeping it free for all participants.

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“It’s exciting in our fifth year we have grown to include categories for all ages, but now also taking it a step further and offering the three kilometre gopher section as well. We know that while those people driving gophers are physically restricted from the other categories, their involvement is an important step to grow the event’s inclusivity, understanding that we want to bring people from a new demographic together in a fun and supportive atmosphere,” said Ms Blacker.

“We have also managed to keep the event free of charge for participants, thanks to great community sponsorship. Any proceeds made on the day through donations go straight back into helping run the event the following year.”

Register online at www.mifsa.org, or pick up a form from the Mid Murray Council offices at Mannum, Cambrai and Morgan. People can also phone the Mid Murray Council on 8569 0100 to have a registration form emailed, posted or faxed.

The public can now access online free training plans, developed by the Mannum Leisure Centre. They provide a progressive guide to building up your fitness before the 13th December event.

For more information on the event, or how to register, visit www.mifsa.org or contact the Mid Murray OPAL team: phone 8569 0100, or email aday@mid-murray.sa.gov.au. Key updates on the event will also be posted regularly on the Facebook page.

Rural Women’s Award pplications are now open for the 2016 Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC) Rural Women’s Award.

The RIRDC Rural Women’s Award identifies and supports emerging women leaders who have the desire, commitment and leadership potential to

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make a greater contribution to primary industries and rural communities.

Please visit the website for further information or assistance. www.rirdc.gov.au/rural-women’s-award

Murraylands Fire Danger Season: Restrictions apply from 1st November 2015 until 15th April 2016. Information Hotline: 1300 362 361

Ageing in the Murraylands Calendars & Dates Church Services

9 Classifieds 27 Musical Miscellany 28 Mid Murray Council 17 On My Bookshelf 3 Mid Murray Support Services 24 Out of this World

19 Pause A While 24 Whistle Toot 8

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Mannum Community Christmas Fair Saturday 28 November 10am to 5pm at the Mannum Community Hub Walker Ave

Mannum RSL Sub Branch

Local art & craft, produce, food, entertainment and lots more

“The Price Of Liberty Is Eternal Vigilance”

New stalls welcome phone 0448 374 582

At the Mannum Community Hub Term 4, 2015

GOOD FOOD & FREE FUN GAMES

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Remembrance Day Service At The Garden of Memory Mannum Cemetery

he General Enquiries phone contact for Mannum Mag has had several enquiries about community groups that advertise an upcoming event and give a contact name and phone number. However, the phone is not answered over a period of days, even weeks. We’ve subsequently learnt that the owner has gone away for an extended period of time.

Much time is spent trying to find out what advice or information to give an enquirer, with frustration and loss of goodwill and support for the advertised organiser/event.

If you are advertising or promoting an event, please ensure that the contact given will be available to answer their phone or respond to messages in the weeks leading up to the event.

If circumstances change the contact after publication, a courtesy call to the General Enquiry line, as printed on the back page of each edition of Mannum Mag, would be very helpful.

Wednesday the 11th of November Assemble at 10.50 hrs Service commences 11.00 hrs Pastor Colin Nieass will officiate After the service members and guests are invited to the

Mannum RSL Club for light refreshments

Murraylands APEX Mannum Fun Run and Walk 2015 Sunday 13th December 2015, Mary Ann Reserve, Mannum FREE COMMUNITY EVENT

Promoting Community Events

3km walk + Gopher Ride Mary Ann Reserve – River Lane – Return 5km walk / Run Mary Ann Reserve – River Lane – Golf course – Return 10km Run 5km loop x 2 Under 10s Kids Course A loop of Mary Ann Reserve dedicated to those 10 years and under.

Register today: Visit: www.mifsa.org to register online or collect a hard copy registration form from a Mid Murray Council office (Mannum, Cambrai and Morgan).

Arrive by: 8:15am for registrations 8:45am group warm up 9:00am start race Followed by a free breakfast provided by Murraylands APEX at the finish line.

Gold coin donation appreciated to support the event. Coffee will be available for purchase on the day.

All registered 5-10km walk and run participants will receive a complimentary 10 week training plan courtesy of the Mannum Leisure Centre 24/7 Gym. More information: Phone Alex at Mid Murray OPAL on 8569 0100

Mannum CFS fter a relatively quiet winter, Mannum CFS has been preparing for the summer season with training and equipment readiness.

The fire season in Murraylands has been brought forward and will commence on 1st November 2015 till 15th April 2016.

Since September the Brigade

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invites you to attend the

Youth Centre 5:30pm – 9:00pm Friday 23rd Oct ~ Friday 6th Nov Friday 20th Nov ~ Friday 4th Dec And including ‘Youth Alpha’

Parents very welcome!

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.

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The RSL Mannum Sub Branch

Mannum Choir

has responded to incidents including assisting SAAS, helicopter landings, fire alarms, grass fires and a vehicle fire.

Thank you to the Cottage Window and its patrons for their on-the-counter donations to support the Mannum CFS. It is greatly appreciated.

Peter Wilkinson, Captain

he Mannum Choir now meets in the Music Room at Mannum Community College.

Start time: 7:00pm Monday 2nd November 49-71 Walker Avenue Anyone who likes to sing, come sing with us. New singers welcome.

Enquiries, please contact Kim Furler 0438 659 237.

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Mannum Area School

Mannum Activities 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.

Orientation to the program is a requirement for participation.

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Term IV, 2015 Crowded Minds Group Uniting Communities Murray Bridge, 4 Third Street, 10:00am–11:00am, 1st Monday of the month A supportive community group for people who experience hearing voices or unusual experiences, to come together and share conversation, commonality and a coffee. All welcome – feel free to bring along a support person if it would make you feel more comfortable. Gold coin donation for Coffee/Tea. Drumming Steps to Wellbeing, Our Wellbeing Place, Murray Bridge Tuesday 10:30am–noon Increase your skills in Djembe Drumming, in a supportive group environment. No skills required, just come along and have a go with a great group of people. A great place to learn new skills alongside a skilled facilitator.

First Year 1968 Reunion Drum Making St Andrew’s Hall, Mannum Tuesday 1:15pm–3:00pm Starting the 27th October An opportunity to create your own Djembe drum to keep! Learn how to decorate, skin, tune and play your Djembe Drums. A contribution for participation is required. See Carolyn, Bronwyn or Trevor for details, and to secure your spot.

Lunch, 10am - 1pm St Andrew’s Hall Mannum Join staff and participants in making lunch each Tuesday and Thursday, put your name down before 11.30am. Contribution of $3 per person to enjoy a delicious meal together!

Music, All day long St Andrew’s Hall Mannum Bring along your instruments, or come and have a sing-a-long with other skillful and keen musicians!

Cultural Cooking 10:30am–1:30pm Friday, Murray Bridge Uniting Church, Narooma Blvd Learn to make new and exciting dishes from around the world. No cost, but donations are appreciated!

Visiting facilitators from Adelaide while Bev is away having her own cultural experience in weeks 2 to 5.

Friday Outings Mannum Hospital Car Park 9:30am Contribution of $3 per person for the bus trip.

October 27th Mental Health Expo, Murray Bridge November 13th Bush Tucker Brunch, Big Bend 20th Platform 5, Littlehampton 27th Closed December 4th Lunch at Macclesfield 6th Dolphin Cuise (9:00am) 11th Shopping Trip. (TBA) Activity Centre: St Andrew’s Church Hall, 4 Adelaide Road, Mannum Drop in Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30am - 4:00pm Contact numbers:

Trevor: 0427 442 775 Bev: 0407 971 190 Tim: 0466 994 549 Glenys: 0458 001 254 Sam: 0427 615 957 Trevor, Glenys, Bev, Tim, Sam and the rest of the team

very successful reunion was held at the Pretoria Hotel on Saturday October 10th for the 1968 Mannum Area School 1st year classes 1A and 1B. Approximately 26 old scholars, plus some partners, attended. All enjoyed an evening of laughs and reminiscing.

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Class 1A L-R: Colleen Speed (McAdam), Janet Gobbett, Graeme Reschke, Ken Schmidt, Lynne Schmidt (Bottroff), Margaret Rathjen (Bishop), Jenny Kay (Vines), Carol Marks (Towill), Mandy Isaacson (Westphal).

Class 1B L-R: Lynette Bormannn (Patterson), Claire Bennett (Brophy), Chery Roether, Patti Houston (Noble), Glenn Nitschke, Ann Wadsworth (Sexton), Kym Marks, Sue Cook (Bullard), Jane Higgins (Keating), Lyn Wegener (Gerlach), Terry Mangelsdorf, Ruth Shakes (Wilkins), Geoff Bond, Diny Schutz (Nieuwenhuis) My grandmother went to her school reunion today.

She says many of the headstones have been let go.

Jack walked into his first school reunion in decades. He thought he recognised a woman over in the corner. He approached her and extended his hand in greeting.

“You look like Helen Brown,” he remarked.

“Well”, replied the angry woman, “you don’t look so great in blue, either!”

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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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Mid Murray Council Presents Community Forum: The Dangers of the Deadly Drug Ice he Mid Murray Council, SAPOL and community are joining forces in the campaign to educate local people on the dangers of the deadly drug, Ice. The use of Ice has more than doubled over the last three years and Mid Murray Council will be proactive in its approach to challenging this issue when it plays host to an expert-run forum later next month.

On Monday 30th November at the Mannum Leisure Centre, three professional guest speakers will share knowledge, research and stories about the hard facts of Ice. The community is invited to attend this FREE forum to learn about the drug, signs and symptoms, its effect on the body and brain and the steps to rehabilitation.

This is a presentation not to be missed. Mid Murray Council has secured Founder and Managing Director of the Visible Recovery Rehabilitation Service, Mr Simon Bowen, to share his own personal recovery story from his addiction to drugs. Having been clean and sober since 2003, Mr Bowen has an incredible insight into successful treatment programs. In addition, Mr Bowen has worked in one of the largest drug treatment facilities in the UK with 300 beds nationwide.

“Everyone knows about addiction. Everyone knows about rehab.

Hardly anyone knows about recovery, what that looks like, or that it’s even possible,” Mr Bowen said.

“After working in one of the largest alcohol and drug treatment facilities in the UK, and having opened a rehabilitation service for another company in Australia in 2011, I decided that I needed to run my own company in this field to give it the attention and care that it truly deserves. I want to show that abstinent recovery from

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addiction is not only possible, but reality, and that you can have a wonderful life without the need to use or feel like using.”

The second guest speaker, Ms Ann Roche is a Professor and Director of the National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction at Flinders University. Ms Roche will share her knowledge about the neurological effects of Ice and how this relates to brain and body function.

“For the past 25 years, my interests and professional activities have focused exclusively on drug and alcohol issues. I have a particular interest in translating research into practice advice, helping others understand research findings and supporting evidence-based practice on the ground,” Ms Roche said.

Finally, SAPOL’s Serious and Organised Crime Branch will enlighten the community about the different ways Ice can be used, what it looks like and how it has played a part in criminal activity in the community. Information will be shared regarding significant drug seizures, arrests and statistics highlighting drug-related circles and gangs in South Australia.

Mid Murray Mayor Dave Burgess said this forum was part of the Council’s commitment to investing in community health and safety.

“The forum is a great chance for local children, youth, parents, grandparents, business owners and anyone else in the community to be educated around the dangers relating to Ice,” Mayor Burgess said.

“Council is proud of this work and we believe this forum gives everyone an opportunity to play their part in providing a safe community. We want to build strong future generations, and this is one step towards that goal.”

Ice – The Cold Hard Facts Monday 30th November 2015 Mannum Leisure Centre 51 Adelaide Road 6:30–8:30pm (doors open 6pm) Guest speakers Panel available for questions GUEST SPEAKERS SIMON BOWEN: Visible Recovery Centre. Apart

from a wealth of experience in his own 11 years and 8 months of recovery, Simon Bowen is the founder and Managing Director of the Visible Recovery rehabilitation service. Simon worked in one of the largest drug treatment and alcohol facilities in the UK, with more than 300 beds nationwide. Upon return to Australia in 2011, Simon decided that running his own company in this field would give it the attention and care it truly deserves. Simon

is in his own personal recovery from addictions to alcohol and a raft of drugs and is proof that abstinent recovery from addiction is not only possible, but reality.

PROFESSOR ANN ROCHE: NCETA Flinders University. Ann is a Professor and Director of

the National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction at Flinders University. She has over 25 years experience in the field of public health and has worked as a researcher, educator, and policy analyst in various public health areas. For the past 25 years her interests and professional activities have focused exclusively on drug and alcohol issues. She has a particular interest in translating research into practice advice, helping others understand research findings and supporting evidence-based practice on the ground.

SERIOUS AND ORGANISED CRIME BRANCH: South Australian Police. In August 2013 South

Australia Police (SAPOL) formed the Serious and Organised Crime Branch (SOCB). This branch is a dedicated service playing an active role in the investigation and minimisation of offences relating to illicit drug use. More than 100 devoted officers are available to tackle serious criminal offending, from violent home invasions to drug trafficking and serious outlaw motorcycle gang-related offending.

Operations have already resulted in significant drug seizures, and arrests. It is considered that the introduction of SOCB has led to better sharing of information and intelligence, and a more coordinated and responsive approach to drug-related offences.

Mental Health Expo Murray Bridge Town Hall, Friday 30th October 2015, 10:00am – 3:00pm urray Bridge will celebrate Mental Health Month with its annual Mental Health Expo. This free community event brings the people of the Murraylands together to raise awareness of mental health in rural and regional communities.

Murraylands service providers from all sectors and community members host the Expo. The Expo provides information regarding mental health, resources, speakers, free lunch, interactive art and

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drumming, massage and a range of interesting stalls.

Stigma is often the reason why people do not reach out for help. Mental Health events aim to reduce this by growing community awareness about mental illness and how people can get help while teaching communities what they can do to help each other.

10:00am Opening Welcome 10:10am Welcome to Country

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Ngarrindjeri Elder of the Year, Uncle Bluey 10:30am Brendan Maher, General Manager RU Ok? 11:00am Music by Hannah, Murray Bridge High School 11:15am Philip Galley, “Paying Attention to the Detail of People’s Lives” Free Lunch Available 11:30am–1:30pm 1:00pm Inner Soul Demonstration 2:00pm Drumming Demonstration 3:00pm CLOSE

Free Community Event Enquiries to Cathy Smith 0417 819 994

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Pause A While

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Down to Earth

with Mannum Interchurch Council Count Your Blessings for getting old,” winced an old

he older I get, the more I appreciate “old age”.

My young friends send me e-mails about ‘old people’ and I do relate to many of them. I smile a lot because some are so true, like the one I received the other day about a group of Seniors sitting in the mall having coffee.

“My arms have got so weak, I can hardly lift this cup of coffee,” said one of the Seniors.

“Yes, I know,” said another.

“My cataracts are so bad: can’t even see my coffee.”

“I couldn’t even mark an “X” at election time because my hands are so crippled,” volunteered a third.

“What? Speak up! I can’t hear you,” said one elderly lady.

“I can’t turn my head because of the arthritis in my neck,” said one and several nodded weakly in agreement.

“My blood pressure pills make me dizzy!” exclaimed another.

“I forget where I am and where I’m going,” said another.

“I guess that’s the price we pay

man as he slowly shook his head.

The others nodded in agreement.

“Well, count your blessings,” said a woman cheerfully. “Thank God we can all still drive!”

How often we take things for granted or do not even recognize the gifts we have been given; even our aches and pains. Do we stop to acknowledge that, even in those moments, someone has our best interests ‘in His hands’ and loves us so much that, before we were born or even thought of, He established a way for us to be set free from the ways of the world and the pain therein? He said that if we trust in Him, He will help us not only to endure but also to be more than overcomers in this life.

The greatest gift I have is that the God of Creation loves me so much that everything else fades into insignificance in comparison.

Let’s all “Pause a While” and take the time to count our blessings and give thanks to God who gave them to us.

Pastor Trevor Goodwin

Prayer Meetings for Mannum Thursday 12th November, Wednesday 18th November,

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

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The Community Garden At The Hub he gardeners talk of the birds and the bees today and other highly beneficial insects, like the little Hoverfly.

You will see them in small swarms flying on the spot and darting from side to side and, despite their self protective mimicry (called Batesian mimicry) of the wasp and bee, they are harmless, do not sting and their larvae cause the demise of destructive invaders like aphids and many more.

Remember wasps are also vital for nature’s balance and our gardens’ health, we just want to avoid their sting, so to tell the difference the hoverfly has a head like an average fly and only two wings while a wasp has four wings and a head like a wasp! Be sure to leave an escape route if you find hoverflies in your shade house before dusk. I hear they may be found dead the next morning if trapped and that could mean a million more aphids are munching on your roses.

I hear stories of baby crows learning to fly, magpies a’ swooping and a gardener who sees the White-browed Babbler, the smallest of the Babblers, regularly at her place. Did you know Noisy Miners are actually native to Australia? No matter how annoying they can be this means they are protected, along with all our native birds.

Apparently they like open space

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and lawned areas and don’t like thickets, brush and messy, shrubby gardens in which our smaller birds thrive. Any native seedlings planted this spring to attract more of our favourite birds are best not over watered at this stage to ensure they lay some strong roots down before our hottest, driest season begins.

Here in the community garden at the Hub we like to share and not just with the pesky millipedes, so pop by and pick a fresh strawberry or two, some parsley for your spring salad or perhaps something a little more exotic – the Vietnamese mint awaits a taste test. New seedlings have been added with plenty of room yet. If you have any plants you would like to contribute, you’re always welcome to visit for a cuppa on Wednesdays at 10am. When it comes to our slimy snail visitors though, carnivorous insects eat them, such as ants and especially carnivorous beetles; but they say you can get into some snail line dancing too, which I’m told involves lining them up and a good pair of boots. True story!

Happy first birthday to the ‘Grow and Share’ group. If you see someone without a smile – give them one of yours.”

November ‘Grow and Share’ dates Sunday the 8th and 22nd at 9am.

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Protecting Your Fruit Trees From Birds

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he fruit trees have blossomed and are now starting to grow fruit. This is the time of the year to start planning to save your precious fruit from birds who can decimate a crop in days.

With regard to grape vines, birds like the grapes just before they are ripe. Unfortunately, grapes will not ripen off the vine. so must stay attached until ready to pick. You won’t be able to pick early and leave to ripen. Bird netting is the obvious answer but some birds still seem to make their way under the net and destroy your fruit. You can run into trouble if you drape the netting directly on the vine. The birds can still see the grapes or other fruit and they can often find a way to reach through the net to harvest them.

You can also end up with a tangled mess of net, leaves, branches or tendrils that will be frustrating to deal with after the harvest. If you want to use netting, make sure it is sized appropriately: ¾ will stop most birds, but ½ stands a better chance against smaller birds. It’s also best to install a framework made of PVC pipe or 2×2 lumber that stands over the vines so the netting can be draped over the framework, where it won’t tangle with the tree or vines.

Make sure to remove it immediately after harvest. The nets

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serve no purpose other than protecting fruit. Leaving it for even a week or ten days can make the task of removing them more difficult.

Another option is to hang shiny, metallic objects. Worth a go I guess, but it is my experience that the birds soon learn that there is no real threat and eventually ignore the decorations and attack your fruit.

There are also mechanisms available to spray water or make a noise to scare the birds away. This solution can be quite expensive.

Another option is to bag the ripening fruit with paper lunch bags. The bags come in packs of 100, are fairly inexpensive and can be broken down in the compost after their use. Even though made of paper, the bags can survive a few bouts of rain. To install the bags you will need a stapler. Slide the bag over the fruit and staple the opening closed. You can open the bags occasionally to check on the status of the fruit and then simply re-staple the bag closed if the fruit is not quite ripe.

Another option similar to the paper lunch bag is to use opaque coloured, plastic supermarket bags tied around the fruit with a few holes punctured in the bags for drainage holes.

Kristine Sims, Mob: 0412 773 023

midmurrayservices www.midmurrayservices.com.au

My Pet Topic Many of Us Love Cats – Part 2

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ummarising the pros and cons from last month, indoor cats are healthier, often happier, and live much longer than outdoor cats allowed the freedom to roam.

However, if you absolutely must allow your cat to roam outside please take these steps to ensure you minimise the impact on native animals, your cats better health, and good neighbour relations: • Keeping it in at night (from dusk till dawn) can reduce the kills it makes by half.

• Fit the cat with a collar with a bell or sonar beeper that produces high-pitched tones that alerts birds to its presence, but doesn’t bother cats.

Bear in mind that collars can be lost and some cats are clever enough to remove their collar so they can hunt.

• Have your cat neutered to stop procreation and minimise roaming and hunting. A cat can easily claim a 2.5km radius around its home as it territory, that can elicit a lot of fights with a high population of cats in a small area.

Cat owners uncertain about keeping a pet indoors can give their cat the best of both worlds by offering outdoor experiences in controlled situations. Contrary to what most cat owners may think, it is possible to train a cat to accept a leash and harness. It is easier to train a kitten or young cat, but all cats can be leash trained. This allows cats to be walked in the same manner as many dogs and offers outdoor exercise beneficial for both cat and owner.

Perhaps the best solution of all is a cat enclosure where cats can enjoy the outdoors in a safe environment.

Many companies manufacture cat enclosures but cat owners can also create their own. A cat enclosure is simply an enclosed area that offers

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protection and keeps the cat from wandering away. An ideal cat enclosure will contain enough space to move, climbing options, and a resting area. A shady area is best so that the cat can enjoy a cool area even on the warmest days. Every cat enclosure should be covered with material that can’t be breached by the cat. Nylon mesh and chicken wire are two of the most inexpensive, effective options.

Concerns about formerly outdoor cats adapting to indoor life are valid but a cat enclosure often solves this potential problem.

You can also put an outrig of wire from the top of your yard fence at an angle and distance to keep your cat within your own yard, do not forget any trees that the cat may climb to get an escape route.

Of course the cats are blameless – they’re just doing what their instincts tell them. Cat owners claim to be animal lovers and, if this is true, they need to step up for our native wildlife. We’re proud of our stunning landscapes, but Australia has a shameful record when it comes to conservation. So maybe you as the animal lover should take steps to ensure your cat does not leave your property and if that is too hard or expensive perhaps it’s time to make this cat your last cat.

Information, figures and statistics derived from: http://www.cat-world.com.au/ and http://www.australiangeographic.co m.au/topics/wildlife/2013/03/naturalborn-killers-the-problem-with-cats Jane Humphrey Mannum Pet & Rural Opposite the ANZ teller machine

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Eluding Masterpiece

New Zealand Stage Band Visits Sanderston n the 28th September, Palmerston North Boys High School Stage Band from New Zealand visited Glen Roy Homestead at Sanderston to be inspired and instructed by Mr Bill Broughton – musician, composer, arranger and motivational speaker.

From the 26th of September to the 3rd of October the PNBHS Stage Band toured Adelaide, Penola and Mt Gambier. “The major part of the tour will be the opportunities for further development of the band and each individual member. To achieve this we are planning workshops with some of Australia’s foremost jazz musicians, mentors and motivators”, said Mr Graeme Young, Head of Music at the school.

Under the leadership of Mr Neville Lauridsen and Manager Ms Heather Dearlove, the Stage Band of 15 students from years 11, 12, and 13 were participants in a one day workshop with Mr. Broughton. The workshop included master

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classes in stage band music, performance and individual and group motivation, garnered from Mr. Broughton’s extensive experience as a music performer, composer, arranger and producer in Hollywood as well as his tertiary experiences as a lecturer overseas and in Australia.

The Mid Murray Council Mayor, Mr Dave Burgess, welcomed the band from New Zealand to South Australia and in particular to the Mid Murray. The PNBHS Stage Band will end their tour with a visit to Mt Gambier and spending a few hours at the James Morrison Academy before returning to Adelaide for their flight to New Zealand.

The workshop took place at Glen Roy Homestead, an 1880s property at Sanderston SA. The property operates as a BandB and Function Centre and offers accommodation and space for groups to conduct meetings etc. Mr Broughton also offers residential composing and arranging workshops for aspiring musicians.

Jan Broughton

Answers, the questions I seek All but left to coincide Those you seek are but forgotten Left to exile Down in that rabbit hole The sights, the smells Prolific writings that escape my eyes Tell me, tell me the story I plug my mind, I drain it Yet the words I cannot describe I see the masterpiece I can’t feel As I re-sect my mind The vision fades and so to my masterpiece As the piano sings Those words that stick, oh my Isayah Kuhlmann

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

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

Isayah E Kuhlmann

What do you call a Mexican boy band?

Juan Direction.

Palmerston North Boys High School Stage Band with Neville Lauridsen and Bill Broughton

Mayor Dave Burgess, Diane and Neville Lauridsen and Bill Broughton

When my niece called round to my house the other day, she asked me who’s my favourite boy band.

“Take that!” I said.

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Out Of This World

Status of the Mannum Helipad

Astronomer’s Corner

verhead at around 10 pm is the constellation Pisces, which needs a good clear sky to make out the somewhat faint stars in its array. Setting in the west is the Scorpion followed by Sagittarius, Capricornus, and Aquarius. As the seasons progress, the ecliptic, the path of the Sun and Planets, seems to be more elliptical due to the latitude andatmospheric conditions. The 24th meridian stretches overhead from the South Pole to one side of the large square of Pegasus, which is a northern hemisphere constellation only able to be seen for a few months on the northern horizon at this time of the year. Under the right conditions, our near neighbour, the Andromeda Galaxy, may be found in the direction of the lower corner of the square of Pegasus, using binoculars as an aid.

The planet Mercury is too close to the Sun to observe during November.

The planet Saturn is in Libra, then crosses back into Scorpius. At end of month, it will be lost in the glare of conjunction till late December, when it returns to the morning skies. Jupiter (Mag -1.4), Mars (Mag 1.6) and Venus (Mag -4.3) light up the early morning sky, interacting with the moon during November. The three planets stretch out between the blue-white stars Regulus (the little king, Mag 1.4) in Leo and Spica (Mag 1) in Virgo.

Filters can be used to enhance the image of planets and stars. In the case of the planet Mars a red filter would bring out and enhance the redness.

Without a filter, the contrast would not appear due to glare; red, blue or green filters will enhance those colours, if they are present. Good filters are as important as good eyepieces.

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Whistle Toot PS Marion and Mannum Dock Museum

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S Marion has just returned from a four day cruise to Big Bend. As some cabins were not booked, volunteers were able to join the cruise for a few days of river scenery and good food. The final cruises for 2015 will be the 4 hour Christmas Lunch cruises on December 5th and 6th.

Restoration plans for the PB Mayflower have now been completed and it is intended to take the superstructure including the paddle boxes back to the 1913–1917 era when the boat was used as a fishing boat by the Creager family. A schedule has been established to have restoration and surveys completed. The diesel engine has been reconditioned as has the gearbox and both will be lifted back into the boat when a crane is available. After refitting the engine the deck and sponsons will be completed with Shipwright Adam Fitton assisting with the steaming of the sponson timbers.

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is planned the PB Mayflower will be available for the All Steamed Up event to be held in November 2016.

A ‘farewell and thank you’ BBQ was held on Friday 16th October for Athalie Verrall, who is retiring from her position as Coordinator of the Information Centre. Athalie and husband Graham have also been long term volunteers on the PS Marion, in the Mannum Dock Museum and Information Centre.

They will be very sorely missed.

However, everybody wished them “the very best” for their new life in Tasmania which starts in late November.

The AGM of the MDM will be held on Sunday 15th November in the Mannum Dock Museum followed by the annual Volunteers Christmas Lunch.

Inquiries: Mannum Dock Museum: 8569 2733 Information Centre: 8569 1303 Website:

www.psmarion.com Jenny Twigden

have previously reported on the status of the Mannum Helipad in the April and August editions of the Mannum Mag, so that people are aware.

Council has received legal advice regardin g t h e development application lodged by the Mannum Health Advisory Committee for the helipad. The advice indicates that the helipad can be considered an “on merit” form of development. Therefore the Applicant is not required to produce a Statement of Support or a Statement of Effect and the concurrence of the Development Assessment Commission is not required.

However, the Application does require Category 3 public notification. This will involve Council advising the owners of adjoining land of the development in writing and placing an advertisement in the local newspaper. Once the development is advertised, interested persons have 10 business days to lodge a representation. Representations can be in support or opposition and must include the following information:

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• Name and address; • Whether or not the development is supported; • Reasons for that view; • Whether or not the person making the representation wants to be heard b y C ouncil’s D e v e l o p m e n t Assessment Panel in support of their representation.

All representations that are received are forwarded to the Health Advisory Council, so they can see the comments made and respond to Council as necessary (which may include amending the proposal as a result of the public notification process).

Council staff must then undertake a detailed assessment of the proposal against the relevant provisions of the Development Plan and prepare a report on the development for Council’s Development Assessment Panel which will include a

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recommendation to either approve or refuse the granting of Development Plan Consent (i.e. planning approval).

The Development Assessment Panel is a body consisting of 7 members (5 independent members with some planning / development or other relevant background and 2 Elected Members). They will make the decision on whether to approve or refuse Development Plan Consent. If Development Plan Consent is granted, the Applicant will still need to obtain Building Rules Co n s en t (i.e. b u ild in g approval) and Development Approval (i.e. permission to commence construction).

If Development Plan Consent is granted, any person who lodged a representation in opposition of the development has a right of appeal to the Environment, Resources and Development Court. If Development Plan Consent is refused, the Applicant has a right of appeal to the Environment, Resources and Development Court. A time frame for when a decision may be made cannot be provided at this time, but Council will endeavour to co n tin ue progressing the Application as promptly as possible.

Any queries regarding the development can be directed to Council’s Planning Department on 8564 6020 or e m a i l postbox@mid-murray.sa.gov.au.

As previously advised, in my view, it is important for all approvals to be received, the location accurately determined and an estimate of cost for the project to be determined, prior to organising fundraising for this important project by community organisations. The Council continues to work closely with the Mannum Hospital Advisory Committee and is cognisant of the need to progress this project, given its importance to the Community.

Russell Peate, CEO

Issue Number 107

Ageing in the Murraylands

Aminya

with Millie d Furgol moaned, “My luck is Tim Costello writes, “Soon, I’ll be so bad that if I bought a walking into the offices of the cemetery, people would stop people who make, control and dying.” regulate these machines – from It sounds like playing the pokies. Woolworths, the largest poker Only the pokies provide 100% machine owner in the country, to certainty that when you play them, government ministers, many of you will lose. A wild claim? Not at whom sit cosily in the pockets of the all. gaming industry. The difference Recently the ABC screened between walking into those K a - C h i n g ! i n w h i c h t h e meetings alone, and walking in masterminds behind poker machines backed by the power of tens of revealed how they’re programmed thousands of Australians, cannot be for addiction and it’s impossible to overstated.” Some argue that win over time. One industry governments have become the whistleblower explained how biggest addicts of all. machines can be set to either “shear If you would rather take some or slaughter the sheep” – and most positive steps to help people who are Australian pokies are set to or might become addicted, you “slaughter”. could support the current drive to The South Australian Gambling bring about reform by signing the Industry Final Report June 2006 petition on https://www.getup.org.au/pokies-con revealed that South Australians spend more than twice the amount or sending a brief note of support to on pokies than on every other type Rev. Tim Costello, CEO World of gambling combined. Electronic Vision, GPO Box 399, Melbourne, Gaming Machines account for Victoria, 3001.

Millie 68.3% of total gambling Sillie Millie found this gem: expenditure.

The inevitable conclusion is: Go Dear Reader’s Digest, play them if you don’t mind being We hardly know each other, yet I conned, you’re 100% sure you do have been selected from so many NOT have an addictive personality, millions to enter your free contest in which I may win $250,000. You and even then accept you might be have made me very happy. wrong and you may end up losing In appreciation, your money, your home, your Miles Kington family and your self-respect.

Mid Murray Homes for the Aged t the annual general was a proposal to purchase 20 meeting the Chairman, properties from the SA Housing Peter Raison, highlighted the Trust. These properties are successful completion of the 18 currently managed by Aminya additional places as the key under a debenture agreement achievement for Aminya during with the Housing Trust. An 2014/15. Mr Raison also offer has been made to the reported that the Board remains Trust with an outcome expected c o m m i t t e d t o f u r t h e r over the next few months. development as funds become Maxine Weber reported on available. He confirmed that the the activities of the Friends of establishment of a secure Aminya group. Maxine outlined memory support unit and a planned activities for 2015/16 consulting room would be including a major raffle with a addressed in the short term. trip for two on the Murray The Chairman advised that an Princess being the major prize. application had been submitted The annual financial reports for 10 additional places. A for both Mid Murray Homes for preliminary sketch drawing has the Aged and the Mid Murray been prepared with the intention Housing Association were that features will be consistent presented and adopted. with the recent development.

The Board has received a M r Raiso n exp r essed resignation from the Director of appreciation to retiring Board Care, Lee Oddy, who has member Rae Clifford for her accepted a position interstate. contributions to Aminya over Rebecca Quast has been the past ten years. He also appointed acting Director of thanked John Wallace for his Care. The position will be service as a Board member. advertised early in 2016.

Two new Board members, Lois Aminya staff are liaising with Gilbert and Michael Heward representatives from Landcare were welcomed to the Board. regarding the landscaping for Nominees Gill Rogers and the new area. Suitable plantings Henry Grabowski will serve on are being identified with the the Board for a further two intention being that these years, Cr Jeff Hall will continue require low maintenance. as the Mid Murray Council’s Landcare members have offered nominee to the Board. Other to assist in propagating suitable Board members are Peter species for planting out in Raison and Cheryl Temme. autumn.

Glen W Cooper, CEO Another key development highlighted by the Chairman

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A bright spark’s definition in The Urban Dictionary of Ka-Ching is “An imitation of the sound made by a cash register, used when someone’s action will result in mo’ money; ‘I’m gonna cash this check: ka-ching!’”.

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Mid Murray Council Mannum Rowing Club Lease Proposal Council wishes to formalise the Mannum Rowing Club tenure of the premises known as the Mannum Rowing Club clubrooms by way of a lease for the premises established in 1910.

Council is considering the granting of a twenty-one (21) year lease to the Mannum Rowing Club for the Rowing Club clubroom and boatshed situated at Lot 814, River Lane, Mannum.

In accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act 1999 an invitation is extended to any person to make a submission in relation to the proposed lease. A copy of the lease and any further information can be obtained from the Council Office.

If you wish to comment on the proposal to grant the Mannum Rowing Club a lease please forward your written submission to the Chief Executive Officer, Mid Murray Council, PO Box 28, Mannum, 5238 or by email to postbox@mid-murray.sa.gov.au

by Friday 20 November 2015.

Russell J Peate, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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Mid Murray Support Services Mannum Community Hub From the Coordinator The changes to Community Home Help Services involve some differences to how we deliver our services. Contact MMSS for the details. Here is a brief summary.

First time applicants over 65 years of age requiring assistance to remain independent at home longer, will need to be assessed by ‘My Aged Care’ or MAC for short. The assessment may include a referral to a service provider such as Mid Murray Support Service or you can specifically request for us to provide your services for you. These services may include transport, social support, domestic assistance, home maintenance, meals and other services.

If you are over 65 years of age, and you currently receive assistance from MMSS nothing changes for you.

Funding changes and reductions stipulated to some of our services, meant that we had reduced the number of services available to you per month. However, with more volunteers and better business practices MMSS is working hard to again increase the availability of services. On this note we are expecting to announce good news to our Community in the December issue of the Mannum Mag, just in time for Christmas.

If you are under 65 years of age, and you are requiring assistance to remain independent at home longer, whether you are an existing or new service recipient, we can assist you directly. All you need to do is contact us at 71 Randell Street.

MMSS is a Volunteer driven organisation and as such provides services via volunteers. We are c onstantly requiring m or e volunteers. This will enable us to provide more services. With the reduction of Government funding volunteers are required more now

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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than ever.

MMSS is undertaking a review of its services to implement strategies that will enable increased and improved services to those in need.

Our Services Administrator Firstly, I would like to introduce myself – I am Shelley Ogilvie. I have worked and lived in Mannum for over 15 years. My husband Peter and I have 3 children and 1 grandchild. I love engaging with the community and helping to enable the isolated and aged to receive appropriate services enriching their lives.

Transport: If you are a client of MMSS or are eligible to be assessed

by My Aged Care and require transport to sustain independence and life quality, give the girls a call to book in your appointment requirements.

We now have 2 new hybrid vehicles and have a wheel chair accessible car coming shortly.

Domestic Help: We are in desperate need of Volunteers to help continue this valued service.

Window Cleaning: If you are a MMSS Client or eligible for assessment by My Aged Care, we have a fantastic volunteer window cleaning service, for a small client contribution based on size of windows and home.

Gardening: If you need some help with basic mowing and gardening, with a reasonable client contribution, MMSS may be able to assist you, if our volunteers are free.

Social Support: The Hub has some fabulous programs running at the moment, Movie meals, computer classes etc. Check out the HUB monthly calendar and come and join in.

If you would like to know more about the services that MMSS has to offer, please don’t hesitate to contact me at any time during office hours:

10am to 4pm at 71 Randell St. If you or someone you know can volunteer for even just an hour a month, please give our Volunteer Coordinator, Dee, a call at 8569 2129.

At The HUB Come along and support our Christmas Fair at the Hub on Saturday 28th November. Local businesses and members of the community will be showing and selling their wares. If you are interested in having your own stall, please contact the Hub on 8569 1832.

We now have Yoga everyThursday evening, 6:30pm - 8:00pm, cost is $7.50. Bring your own yoga mat.

Contact the Hub to register your interest.

Happy first birthday to our Grow ’n’ Share program on Sunday 25th October. We now have 80 members.

Congratulations and thank you to Lyn and Peter Kuhlmann for your ongoing commitment running this program.

From the Volunteer Coordinator As a volunteer you are contributing to both the service and the wider community. You may also benefit personally.

At MMSS we welcome everyone on board with the many wonderful talents you can offer to help us provide services. Everyone has a different talent of their own, big or small to contribute.

We are seeking drivers for our new vehicles who would like to drive around in luxury whilst providing transport services to our service recipients.

I take this opportunity to thank our wonderful handy personnel, gardeners and builders who are doing a tremendous job with the service provision and the big and small building jobs required within

the organisation.

The Hub is always buzzing and if you would like to assist once a month with movie day lunches, preparing and serving food, your help would be more than appreciated.

Our Scrooges Op Shop does an amazing job. If you are interested in being part of our team and contributing to some week-end work in the summer, this would enable us to open the doors even longer, or you may like to help out with furniture deliveries. Please give Dee a call on 8569 2129 and let me know your interests.

Scrooges We are pleased to welcome all our newvolunteers to Scrooges Op Shop.

Elizabeth will be sharing her time between reception at our office 71 Randell Street and also with us at Scrooges.

Heather will be helping out the Hub on Movie Lunch days once a month on a Thursday, while Eilish will be doing cleaning work for some of our service recipients some as far away as Swan Reach. Both Heather and Eilish will be also working with us at Scrooges We have had a volunteer offer to do the furniture pick-ups and deliveries and shop duties as well. He is currently busy erecting Christmas trees and marking and merchandising all items in the store.

We should be prepared and set up by early November. Drop in for great value Christmas ornaments and gifts.

Thank you for your very generous donations. Your contributions go a long way to assisting MMSS. To all of our past and present volunteers, thank you very much for your hard work and the hours that you have given us, we really do appreciate it.

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Mannum Men’s Shed ast month the Hon. Tony Pasin, our Member for Barker, visited our Shed. He spent the morning talking to the blokes, checking out the many different projects being worked on (some personal projects and some for the community) and then chatted with us as we sat around having a break with a hot cuppa. The blokes were pleased to welcome him and his candour when asked questions.

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Making Mannum Memorable linking around the most recent Welcome BBQ at the Rowing Club, I cajoled names and numbers from several notable newbies, including Steve Oatway, who has packed enough into his life so far for three articles. Born and raised in the northern suburbs of Adelaide, his discipline and commitment were soon apparent when he became State Swimming Champion as a 13 year old before channelling his subsequent restlessness into becoming State Boxing Champion a few years later.

Steve worked at the Department of Defence for 23 years rising from “Toilet Cleaner” to “Finance Manager for the Army” while raising a son, Beau. Steve left the Department in 2004 to “live the dream” as a full-time artist, but this was delayed for a few years as he moved to remote

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Aboriginal lands around Ayers Rock and worked as a Team Youth Leader. Teaching art, welding and boxing among local youth, he was eventually bestowed with the highly significant title of ‘Cultural Father’.

After a detour to run an art gallery in the Barossa Valley, Steve moved to Punthari in the mid-noughties, working at his Church Studio. Steve now lives in Mannum, creating works, among other things, for the local council, including the bike rack at the Skate Park and shelters for two local drinking fountains under the anti-obesity OPAL program.

A lady called Jen Georgi happened to meet Steve at the Church Studio, where they realised an instant connection and mutual love of music and art. Jen would normally deserve a separate column, but isn’t a permanent resident (yet) – instead commuting here alternate weekends. But, in short, she was born and bred in the UK, before moving to Australia as her father sought fortune as an opal miner in Andamooka. Amongst clerical jobs and raising two daughters (Chenoa, with six kids in Tasmania; and Kachina, at school in Adelaide), Jen works tirelessly on community projects, and sings with the renowned JMG Band, a blues/rock/pop outfit which performs in Adelaide, including at fund-raising events. She also

dabbles in painting and sculptures, plans to record a CD of original songs, and worked for many years as DJ for community radio station Coast FM in Adelaide.

Steve still paints in his home studio but his passion is metalwork using recycled junk, usually scrounged but often donated, that is spread out over his massive backyard. He has formed the Creative Community Arts Group with like-minded local artists keen to display their work in vacant shops and lots, including the space next to the Pretoria Hotel. And his works have also been displayed at exhibitions and community events at New York and Sydney.

With Jen as Assistant Producer, Steve is also creating a series of YouTube clips featuring his alter-ego called ‘Arty Farty Backyardy with Steve O the Junk Man’ which he hopes to sell to a TV network.

Unrecognisable in his outrageous costume, Steve careers around in his ‘flying’ Time Machine (a real thing made of recycled junk in his backyard) to various places, including Mannum, to recycle junk into art. So, watch out: he may be spiralling towards you sometime soon.

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]

Steve Oatway and Jen Georgi on the Time Machine

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Saturday 7 November, 10am – 3pm, Sixth Street, Murray Bridge urray Bridge’s Sixth Street Handmade Artist Market is expanding to include a “blues, brews and barbecues” section, which will include quirky yet functional handmade barbecues, talented blues musicians and tastings of homebrews.

This is the third year for the Artist Market, presented by the Murray Bridge Regional Gallery, which gives visitors the opportunity to meet and purchase directly from South Australian artists and makers.

Gallery Director, Melinda Rankin believes the blues, brews and BBQs connect well with the handmade theme of the market. “Murray Bridge has

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some very enthusiastic BBQ makers, who have been making some pretty interesting creations over the years,” said Ms Rankin. “There’s a metal pig – the boar-b-cue – that cooks a succulent meat roast, and their wood fired pizzas are amazing. They’re a bit competitive and will also be offering tastings of their home brews which will be judged during the day.”

The market will include demonstrations by blacksmiths and stalls by professional and emerging artists, offering a wide range of handmade items including jewellery, glass, textiles, paintings and ceramics.

Rob Hughes with his boar-b-cue

Creative Communities t was great to see local Mannum identity Jim call into view our first “Creative Communities” pop-up sculpture project opposite the Pretoria Hotel on Randell Street.

The project has had lots of curious locals and tourists stop bye and view the art works. The feedback I am receiving is that “George” the Croc is a favourite amongst the adults, as long as he stays on the enclosed side of the fence and doesn’t escape. The local lads from the area think Ned Kelly is very

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cool and have asked the question “why” is Ned wearing a cross around his neck. The kids love the junk boat and asked me if it ever sailed on the Murray river and how did it sink...

Stay tuned for our second “Cr eative Communities” Project in the pipeline titled “NOAH’S ARK” it will take place around Christmas time.

The group are all very excited to be bringing this project to the community.

Steve Oatway

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Book Week Wow! We had the biggest turn out of costumes so far!! A huge thank you to librarian Jo Dunn for organising yet another fantastic event. The complex was packed to the rafters with parents, friends, students and community members all watching the parade. It was awesome to see students and teachers dressed up in many fun, interesting, creative and favourite character costumes. There were many winners for best costume and for nominating the best books in different categories.

Are you OK Day? Are you OK Day is a day we acknowledged mental illnesses and remind ourselves to stop and ask others ‘Are you ok’? Students dressed in the

colour yellow to promote positive thinking and kindness in others.

Footy Colours Day Many students came to school dressed in their favourite footy team colours to support our World Vision Child Danexy. Students came in Mannum Roos colours, Port Power and Adelaide Crows.

We raised…. $143. A great effort all round.

Hot Shots Tennis Students from years 4 and 5 were nominated to join students from other schools in the district to participate in a Round Robin competition in Murray Bridge at Christian Road Tennis Courts.

Our students came 4th, 7th and 8th. We were very proud of their behaviour, attitude and sportsmanship towards the other teams.

Kids Flix Concert Wow! Our end of term Kid Flix concert went off with a bang!!

Every week in term 3 each class was having dance lessons with Courtney from Footsteps Dance Group. Our theme for the dances was Kids movies.

Each class had 2 items and put on a fantastic performance including props, costumes and dance moves. Songs included were from ‘The Lion King’, ‘Madagascar’, ‘Despicable Me’, ‘Kung Fu Panda’, ‘Alvin and the Chipmunks, ‘High School Musical’ and ‘Shrek’. A big surprise at the end of the night was when some of the brave teachers even organised and planned a dance to a montage of songs. This was great to see the teachers dress in costume and dance in front of over 500 students, staff and community members. The night was enjoyed by all but the real stars were the kids… well done to them all.

Thank you to the community for supporting our school event and of course the students.

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Mental Musings KORE

ental health week as a focus has come and gone for yet another year, but mental health is something for which we all must strive. There are ways it can be improved and community connection is said to be helpful; but obviously some things are more useful than others!

No one would wish to have a mental illness, but one in four people live with one at some stage in their life! For some, the time frame is short, while others have to live with debilitating illness.

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Positive musing along these lines can cause us to be a help rather than a stumbling block for folk in our community.

The acronym KORE could be helpful to have active in our relationships with others.

Kindness Openness Respect Empathy A well-known “golden rule” used to be taught at school which also covers these principles. “Do unto others as you would

have them do to you.”

Life is a journey on which we all embark, although with varying modes of transport and obstacles and therefore very different for each of us.

Some have a smooth road, comfortable vehicle and plenty of provisions; while others often, through no fault of their own, have an unmade track and an old jalopy or even only bare feet and not much sustenance at all.

Muse on until next month. Each of us can make a difference.

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Recycling and Repurposing ooks! In this digital age books have sadly lost their worth for most. As we come up to Christmas I thought I’d share some repurposing ideas using books for Christmas.

I know it is easy to go to the shops and buy convenient, mass produced items that will probably mostly end up in landfill.

But why not put a bit of heart and soul into it this year and create something unique and personal for your loved ones.

I can already hear you saying that you don’t have time or you’re not creative enough, but how about this idea for an

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Advent Calendar, wrap 25 books in last years left over wrapping paper then every night leading up to Christmas let your child open a book and read it together!

You can make awesome gift tags from book pages, even for the adults, just add your own special message with sharpies.

There are plenty of templates you can download.

You can use books to make or decorate personalised Christmas cards or make book marks, jewellery displays or a garland to hang as decoration. And, of course, wrapping paper.

If you can get a bit more creative you might like to have a go at making a personalised gift such as a floating book shelf, an accordion organiser, get creative with an old frame and make your own art work. There are even many ways to cut and fold books to make your own decorations for the big day!

At the end of the day books are 100% reusable and mostly recyclable, so pick up a book today whatever your reason!

Merry Christmas and happy recycling.

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Mannum Roos Netball Club he Mannum Roos Netball Club had a very successful 2015 Season.

We had 21 young girls trying Net-Set-Go; enough Minis for two teams, hence having an internal game to accommodate all the girls; six junior teams and four senior teams playing in the River Murray netball Association competition. Once again, a lot of juniors registered. It was decided to accept everyone’s registration, so all had the chance to play.

5 teams advanced to the grand final; A grade, B grade, U13s Div 2, U15s Div 2 and Under 11s who won their grand final to become back to back winners.

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Outstanding individual achievements at Association level were: 15 and Under Division 2 Jayme Briggs tied Best and Fairest B Grade Best and Fairest Sandy Hermann A Reserves Runner up Kimberly Rathjen Team of the Year Amy and Tracy Loechel Umpire of the Year Anthony Lapanskis

The Mannum Roos Netball Club was very excited to be awarded Best Junior Club of the Year for the first time.

Theresa Woods, Publicity Officer Mannum Roos Netball Club

Think, and Think Again have noticed that thinking about getting old can become a bad habit, but I think I’ve learned my lesson.

You see, just lately I have been getting this pain. Yep, on the left side, under the left arm. Bad sign. It wasn’t ‘going to the doctor’ serious – yet. Tried antacids. I knew what reflux could do. No luck. It was just a little niggle at first but I had been partying with the kids and didn’t think much of it.

It got worse. I began thinking that it was maybe not a good sign that the family were so keen to take me out for my birthday this year – (while I was still able?). Next morning it was very sore and the doctor was definitely on the agenda. Got dressed, ready

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to make the call, rubbed the sore spot and noticed it was touch sore – on the outside.

No chest tightening, definitely in the – ah – fat.

Luckily, before I decided I needed a mammogram, the truth struck me – right in my probing fingers. I had a new bra – with those lovely plastic support strips. They ended right on the sore spot. I got out the scissors. No plastic, no sore spot.

So definitely we will go out for dinner on my next birthday. I am living a lot closer now to both lots, which was why they were so keen, now that I think about it. But no new bra on the night.

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Issue Number 107

Works, Services and Projects Update from Mid Murray Council rief notes on a selection of items discussed or determined at the Tuesday 13th September 2015 meeting.

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• Council has approved the closure of Randell Road to Schuetze Street for the Mannum Christmas Pageant and Street Party from 7:45pm until 10:00pm and the Shearer Car Park from 6:00pm to 10:00pm on Saturday 5th December 2015.

• The Mid Murray Council may be subject to a new tax on rubble royalties and the Local Government Association is lobbying the State Government on behalf of all affected Councils to have this changed.

• Council has successfully obtained funding under the Special Local Roads Program for Murraylands Road ($487,000) and Purnong Road ($76,000).

• Public consultation has closed for the Local Area Strategic Bicycle Plan and comments received will be forwarded to the consultants who have prepared the report. The final Plan will be presented to Council prior to Christmas 2015 for adoption.

• Consultation on the Council’s Community Plan 2016 – 2020 will commence shortly.

• Funding has been received of $50,000 from Community Benefit SA to address the issues relating to Early Childhood Development and supporting the work of Mid Murray Family Connections. A further grant of $50,000 has been received from the Local Government Association Research and Development Fund to be able to gather evidence to help guide this project, source more resources and measure the projects success.

• The Mannum Rowing Club lease has been endorsed and will be subject to public consultation for 21 days.

• Council has decided to include the OPAL Program (Obesity Prevention and Lifestyle) funding in its Long Term Financial Plan and as a key strategy within the Community Plan. In-principle support, allocating $52,000 from existing annual budget

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funds and a further $136,000 annually from 2016 – 2017 to maintain the OPAL Program, will be considered together with two other models for the OPAL Program valued at $100,000 and $150,000.

The OPAL/Community Services team will also continue to advocate and lobby external opportunities to fund the OPAL Program through State and Federal Government Agencies and/or the Private Sector.

A Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace and Facilities Policy was adopted.

An interest free loan of $15,000 for a period of three years to assist the purchase of a grader for the Blanchetown Kart Club has been approved.

An agreement will be prepared between the Nildottie Progress Association and Nildottie Tennis Club for the care-taking of Greenways Park at Nildottie by the Nildottie Tennis Club for a two year period.

The Treasurer and Minister for Finance, Tom Koutsantonis has approved reimbursement of up to $64,000 under the extraordinary assistance criteria for Local Government Disaster Recovery Assistance for the costs incurred for the Eden Valley bushfire by Council.

Following a meeting with the Mannum Agricultural Show Society, Council will consider at the next meeting whether there will be no camping, caravans or RVs at the showgrounds, with the exception of special events approved by Council.

A submission was forwarded to the Senate Select Committee on the social, economic and environmental impacts of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan on Regional Communities.

A submission will be forwarded to the Federal Government under Round 2 of the Federal Government Mobile Black Spot Program.

Council will fund $5,000 requested by the Morgan and Districts Lions Club towards the fireworks display for the 2015 Morgan Christmas Fair and

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• Representatives of Council made a presentation to the State Economic and Finance Committee Inquiry on Rate Capping and the effects this would have on infrastructure and other programs.

• Following a request from the Feast Festival to fly the Rainbow flag for the duration of the Festival from the 14th – 29th November 2015, Council has decided to produce a Flag Management Policy reflecting Council’s intention to maintain the formal and traditional protocol of the Council flying the National, Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Council flags only, with the exception of when Council are approached by Festivals to fly their flag.

The request to fly the Rainbow flag for the 2015 Feast Festival has been approved. Each request to fly a flag for a Festival is required to be submitted to Council for consideration of approval.

• Council will advise Renewal SA that it has no interest in submitting an expression of interest for the purchase of surplus Government property in the Mid Murray Council area.

• Council has authorised the submission of an expression of interest for the purchase of the land at 38–56 Walker Avenue, Mannum.

• Following the call for nominations for appointment to the Morgan Dock Museum Board, Council has appointed Diana Angel and will call for expressions of interest for an additional Community Representative on this Board.

• An application will be submitted for funding to extend coverage for the Closed Circuit Television in Randell Street, incorporating the Mannum RSL Monument Corner.

• Council has adopted a Volunteer Policy, Volunteer Code of Conduct and Volunteer Activity Recruitment Process documentation.

Russell Peate CEO, Mid Murray Council

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The Murray Mouth and Goolwa - Part 2

Mid Murray Local Action Planning Committee Inc.

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Annual General Meeting Mannum Golf Club 10:00am–12 noon Thursday 12th November Meeting includes constitutional changes, group name change and guest speaker from Butterfly Conservation SA Inc. “Attracting Butterflies to Your Garden”.

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fter Sturt’s discovery of the river mouth in 1830, Darling asked Captain Collett Barker RN to make a more thorough survey of the Gulf St Vincent during a voyage from Western Australia to New South Wales, with the aim of finding a suitable site for settlement and to ascertain the possibility of navigation through the Murray mouth for commercial development.

Barker, having landed on the beach on the northern side of the river mouth, swam with a crew member across the channel to the other side.

The crewman stayed on the beach and Barker set off over the dunes. He was never seen again. It is thought that he was murdered by two aboriginals who apparently had unfortunate experiences with crews of sealing boats that operated there and on Kangaroo Island before British colonization of South Australia started on December 28th,1836.

The village of Adelaide was soon thriving where the city now stands, but a strong body of opinion favoured a site on the Murray with the prospect of commercial navigation through the river mouth.

Two experts were sent to the mouth to study Sturt’s channel and Lake Alexandrina, through which the waters of the Murray pass. Their study, completed in 1887, Bingham Hutchinson and ThomasStrangways concluded that the sandbars and the shallow average depth of the lake across it’s 40 kilometres of windswept water would not be suitable for the purpose envisaged.

Adelaide was then chosen as the capital of the colony and Goolwa, Port Elliott and Port Victor continued as ports to service the needs of the developing agriculture that supported the colony in the early days.

The dangerous river mouth soon took its toll of lives. In 1837 at the same time as Hutchinson and Strangways were making their survey, a Supreme Court judge, Sir John Jeffcott lost his life with Captain John Blenkinsop while they were making several attempts to enter the mouth in a whaleboat in less than ideal conditions. Similar disasters have occurred many times in history and even in current times the Murray Mouth is a treacherous channel, which is still considered to be a severe test of one’s knowledge

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and ability to take a vessel through.

The first reported successful navigation was made on 22nd June 1838 by Captain Gill, whose ship “Fanny” had been wrecked on the Coorong beach at midnight on the 21st. He entered it at least twice while saving all of his passengers and crew. Although a railway had been opened between Goolwa and Port Elliott in 1854, the many rocks and reefs in the bay meant that the ships from Port Adelaide experienced some difficulty in navigating into Port Elliott. In an attempt to establish a regular service from Adelaide to Goolwa, in 1857 a system of semaphore signals and a pilot were established.

The first signalman, Edward Cremer was appointed at the princely annual salary of one hundred and fifty pounds ($300).

This was not an outstanding success but the government of the colony was still determined to establish a sea-link and so in 1876 it offered an attractive bounty for the purpose. Captain George Johnston contracted for a suitable vessel to be constructed by H McIntyre of Paisley, in Scotland, under his supervision and to his design. From his own description she was “furnished with a high poop to top-gallant for protection from broken water at the Murray mouth.”

On March 15 th , 1878 the Advertiser newspaper in Adelaide reported, “Captain Johnston brought her into Port Victor, between Granite Island and Seal Island with a heavy sea running and proceeding through the mouth ofthe Murray to Goolwa. With the ‘Albury’ as flagship, the ‘Princess’ and the ‘Freetrader’ went to the mouth to meet her as she entered. A large gathering was on the Goolwa wharf on March 11th when she berthed and Mr T. Goode Jnr, the Mayor of Goolwa, proposed a toast to the ship in champagne.

“Queen of the South” was 126 x 22 x 7 8 and 198 gross tons. She had a single screw propeller powered by a 40 horsepower Muir and Houston steam engine. The service did not last more than one year when the ship was sold to Clarence and Richmond Rivers Steam Navigation Co. Ltd of Sydney.

Edited extract from “Inland Rivers to the Outback”. The book is available from the author Captain Malcolm Lowe.

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Issue Number 107

Mannum RSL

Musical Miscellany Music in My Life

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have been very fortunate in my life. Music has played a very important part in it. Early on I learnt the violin. In my teens two very good school friends introduced me to jazz. I remember first listening to Eric Childs on ABC radio on Saturday mornings and saying that it was just all noise and a wonder they all managed to finish together. At the same time I was listening to the hit parades of the day particularly while working in telecommunication repeater stations which carried program lines to country regions and other states. On a remote tracking station for the Woomera Rocket Range we would listen to Bob Rogers and John Laws on Sunday morning while we cleaned our rooms and put clean sheets on the beds. At Maralinga we would record the all-night station 5KA so we could listen to the music during the day when reception was dreadful. My friend from those days recently sent me a copy of some of the tapes we listened to.

More recently I have met other musical friends.

There is the former Air Force warrant officer whose tastes in pop music match mine. We met when I joined the community radio station where he was already a presenter. He also has a taste in jazz and now presents a jazz program once a week. Then there was the school teacher who presented classical music. We shared a love of organ music and I was able to give him a rare recording from a remote WA church.

I first met another friend when we both walked from Nuriootpa to Tanunda in the Vintage Festival Street Parade. We found we liked some of the same music and

more particularly the same SANFL football team. He rang me up a few weeks ago saying he was going to the Grand Final. I told him I was going too. Sadly we lost and I didn’t see him. He is a prime example of why community radio is so good. He faces some challenges; despite this he has conducted interviews with national musical artists, politicians and others. He was taken off the station last year by the then management but is back again now. He has also been president of the local Apex club and served on the board of SACBA, the community radio board in South Australia.

And then there is the mad keen Glenn Miller fan who began ringing me at the station whenever I either made some incorrect or disparaging remark about the Maestro. Over time we met and she lent me some of her precious Glenn Miller gems as well as books and other memorabilia. Over time we became good friends.

There were a number of CDs and vinyls of rare music that she gave me. She even reads the Mannum Mag. Jan and I have met her daughter and grand-daughter, celebrated her eightieth birthday and still visit. Even now I am given musical treasures such as a series of videos of the great swing bands of the thirties and forties.

Yes, music has been very good to me. Only a few weeks ago a former school friend who helped to start me down the jazz path rang me to say he was listening andenjoying the music. Rather tentatively he asked me if I was the same friend of all those years ago. I hope you have had the same experiences and enjoyment as I have.

Peter Weir

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ur annual general meeting has just been held and the new board for the next year has John Doughty again as President with Phil Roennfeldt and Bob Williams as Vice Presidents.

Let’s hope we have another successful year.

Our annual dinner will be held on Sunday 1st November at the Mannum Football Club. This is always a very popular event with many visitors from other branches attending and fostering RSL comradeship.

A reminder that the Remembrance Day service will be held at the Mannum Cemetery at 11:00am on Wednesday 11th November. Please assemble at 10:50am.

The cemetery project is still progressing well and the area is looking really good. Working bees are being conducted at various times as the need arises.

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 is on Thursday 19th November at 1100am.

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Murray Bridge Matinee Series

Mannum Hair Designs

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o you remember a time when flower power, peace and love were all the go? If so, the November matinee, in the Murray Bridge Town Hall, will take you on a wonderful trip down memory lane. You are invited to the next Matinee Performance presented by “Out of the Square” and The Rural City of Murray Bridge. Enjoy a complimentary morning tea from 10am before the performance. Concert tickets are $16.00 each.

“Summer of Love” Thursday 19th November 2015, at 11 am

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fter dealing with Cancer personally I began searching for a hair colour which is organic, no more chemicals. Fortunately the State Rep for Natulique walked through our salon door, after being recommended, and presented NATULIQUE® as the solution.

Scalp and skin irritations are allergic reactions to products containing potential carcinogens – propylene glycol, sodium laurel and laureth sulphates, DEA and parabens, methyl, ethyl, butyl and propyl ingredients – none of which are found in NATULIQUE. This is an Eco-Certified Organic Hair Colour and we are proud to have been included in the Adelaide Launch where we were asked to assist Natulique’s Master Colourist,Stylist and Educator, Nadia Ejo, with colouring the model’s hair for the launch.

Women enduring chemotherapy can use this colour between treatments, and the Cancer Council SA is onboard with us.

Call in and make your enquiries about this product, have a consultation and a chat.

Visit our facebook page, MannumHairDesigns, or call us on 8569 1732.

Local Adelaide band “Come Together” will join us again to take you back to the summer of love with hit songs from the Mammas and Papas, Jefferson Airplane, Otis Redding, Janis Joplin, the Hendrix Experience and more.

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 exciting exhibition, “Designing Craft/CraftingDesign”,will continue in the Murray Bridge Regional Gallery until 22nd November. This exhibition celebrates 40 years of the Jam Factory and its role nurturing and promoting contemporary craft and design in Australia. It presents work of high quality by 40 selected artists, craftspeople and designers who have had significant involvement with the Jam Factory during the last 40 years.

On Saturday 7th November, from 10am to 3pm, visit the “Sixth Street Handmade Artist Market” and “Blokes and BBQs”, presented bytheMurray Bridge Regional Gallery. You will find a street full of artists with stalls chock full of contemporary craft, handmade treasures and originalartworks.

All this plus music to soothe your soul and free workshops to coax out your creativity. Venture around the back to find the blokes with their quirky BBQs cooking up a gourmet storm. There will be blacksmiths making the sparks fly, live music and tastings of shed-crafted brews.

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.

Recent changes to Mid Murray Council Waste Fees and Operating Times Schedule Please note changes to Council’s Waste Fees and Operating Times schedule which will come into effect from 15 November 2015. The changes that have occurred are in bold and underlined.

• All Transfer Stations are CLOSED on CFS declared Fire Ban Days - Except where advertised opening time is before 12 noon.

This initiative will be trialled for the 2015/16 Fire Danger Season (FDS) and reviewed at the completion of the FDS. For example: if a waste transfer station is advertised as opening prior to 12 noon, it will open for that period even if a Total Fire Ban is declared for the day. If the advertised opening time is after 12 noon, it will not be opened on a declared Total Fire Ban Day. Other changes: • Clean Poly Pipe - has been removed from no charge items (defined as a waste product) • E-waste - TVs and Computer equipment only (stereos, radios are not captured under the e-waste scheme but are still a free disposal product).

• Gas bottles to 9kg - with valve removed The valve/tap must be removed from the bottle before Council will accept the item.

For an updated Waste Fees information page please visit the Mid Murray Council website: www.mid-murray.sa.gov.au or call into your nearest Mid Murray Council office.

Russell J Peate, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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Too good to be true I thought, but after having a colour then and there myself, which gave 100% grey cover, with no itching on the scalp, it was easy to make the decision to take this colour to offer in our Salon.

NATULIQUE was created in Denmark through consultation with conventional and alternative doctors, chemists, nutritionists and horticulturalists. The information gathered allowed the elimination of traditional preservative systems, delivering an Eco-Certified Organic Product with lasting colour and shine.

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From the Lions Den

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ions members have assisted at two auctions in the last couple of weeks and also had a sausage sizzle at another.

The next event is our garage sale at 8:00am on Saturday 7th November at the showgrounds in the large shed.

Plenty of good quality goods at bargain prices.

Our last meeting was a dinner meeting with guests Lions District Governor David Thomas and his

wife Margie. A pleasant evening was had by all.

Lion Graham Verrall and Lions Lady Athalie have decided to move to Tasmania. We wish them good luck and best wishes in their new home. Thanks for all your service over the years.

Not too long now and the Lions Xmas Stocking raffle will be on again. Always good prizes and a good fund raiser.

Barry Mansell

FREE GREEN WASTE DISPOSAL DAY Council will be holding a Free Green Waste Disposal Day for residents/ratepayers in the Mid Murray Council area in November 2015.

This disposal day is free at all Mid Murray Council Waste Transfer Stations and will further assist residents in managing and maintaining their properties.

Proof of residency/ratepayer will be required at time of disposal.

This proof of identification could be your driver’s licence, rate’s notice and/or rent agreement.

When: Saturday 14 November 2015 and Sunday 15 November 2015 during normal operating times.

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

What will not be accepted?

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

Commercial loads or materials Waste or hard rubbish Soil Proclaimed weeds, these include:  rose  poplar  blackberry  gorse  olive  bridal creeper  kikuyu  couch  bamboo For more information please contact the Morgan Office on 8540 0060.

Russell J Peate, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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Issue Number 107

Shearer Ward Update Councillor Steve Wilkinson

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ouncil has obtained $563,000 Special Local Roads funding for roadworks on parts of Murraylands Road (above Blanchetown) and Purnong Road. This significant amount of grant funding is greatly appreciated, as those driving on Purnong Road in particular would notice the poor state of parts of this road.

Current works:• Paving works in Randell Street is in progress.

Unfortunately the construction stage can be disruptive to businesses and those needing to access them.

• Mannum Caravan Park’s internal asphalt roads and part of Purnong Road adjoining the Park have been resurfaced.

• Work has commenced on the reconstruction of 800 metres along Purnong Road.

A complaint about the need to slash the grass next to the Crawford Crescent walkway has been passed on to the Director of Infrastructure. It’s good to see that some residents have slashed their blocks.

I referred a complaint about dust at the BP Corner to Council’s Director of Infrastructure. He advised me that the service station owners are responsible for maintaining this area, and that he will write to them to see if they will improve it.

Debate continues on the Draft Planning, Development and Infrastructure Bill 2015. Of recent concern is the section on “Infrastructure Agreements” which has the potential for Councils to be forced to fund infrastructure in the development and collect additional rates from the owners of property within the development. At the moment the Developer is responsible for paying for all infrastructure in Land Subdivisions and Council is responsible for the upgrade of infrastructure outside the subdivision caused by more traffic on roads leading to the development and stormwater from the development.

The Strategic Community Plan project team is making good progress with its development of the Plan. The period up to Christmas will be used to consult with the Community to gather opinions and ideas.

State and Federal funding is coming to an end or criteria for the grants has changed for a number of Community Service projects. These include the OPAL project, Community Transport and Arts and Cultural Development. OPAL was originally funded by the Federal Government. When that was cancelled the State Government took on the funding until the end of the 5 year contract. That contract is now coming to an end. Council has decided to include the OPAL Program funding in its Long Term Financial Plan.

OPAL is designed to improve the health and wellbeing of the public by encouraging better eating habits and healthier lifestyles, thereby reducing Government spending in the future with less people relying on the health system. Additional grants have been obtained for addressing issues of early childhood development. This will allow three part time staff to be dedicated to the Mid Murray Family Connections over the next 12 months.

I attended Parliament House with Mayor Dave Burgess and CEO Russell Peate, to make a presentation to the State Economic and Finance Committee Inquiry on Rate Capping and the effects this would have on infrastructure and other programs throughout Council. The main perceived disadvantages of rate capping, taken from the NSW experience, are that it: limits Councils’ ability to provide local services; prevents infrastructure backlogs from being addressed; and contradicts the principles of democracy and accountability. The perceived advantages of rate capping are: prevents the abuse of monopoly power in the provision of basic local services; controls ‘cross-subsidisation’ and imposes restrictions on the provision of non-core services and infrastructure that might prove unsustainable to ratepayers; manages the risk of poor governance in the local government sector; and limits the ability of Councils to divert funds from essential infrastructure to other projects as well as expenditure on “marginal services”, better provided by the private sector.

Debate on the purchase of the Old Primary School Land on Walker Avenue continues. The contract for

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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.

the sale of this land has fallen through. Council would still like to purchase this for community use, but the funding of this, as well as OPAL and a lot of other infrastructure that needs to be repaired or provided is a concern.

A Local Government Elections Discussion Paper is out for comment. The State Government Office of Local Government is seeking feedback on key issues.

Further information is available from their website and Council agenda.I recently attended the AGM of the Eastern Hills and Murray Plains Catchment Group Inc. which was well attended. Bruce Munday gave a presentation on his book “Those Dry-stone Walls”.

Local Area Planning Groups do an excellent job looking after our environment. These groups often run interesting workshops for the public. Current workshops are on offer for Bats and Frogs, Fish and Turtles, Bird Identification and Monitoring. The Yookamurra Wildlife Sanctuary is still operational in our Council area. It is owned by Australian Wildlife Conservancy. Yookamurra is an important refuge for several threatened species including Bilbies, Numbats, Brush Tailed Bettongs and Burrowing Bettongs which are protected by a feral-proof fence.

Further information can be found on their website yookamurra@australianwildlife.org I recently attended an Aged Care Presentation at the Mannum Community Hub sponsored by Stephan Knoll MP. We were informed about the new Advance Care Directive. This provides for circumstances where due to an accident or sudden health condition you are unable to make a decision or properly communicate your wishes on how you’d like to be cared for or treated. The Advance Care Directive records your wishes, preferences and instructions for your future health care, end of life, living arrangements and personal matters; and/or appoint one or more Substitute Decision-Makers to make these decisions on your behalf, if you are unable to make them for yourself.

Councillor Steve Wilkinson

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

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

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

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

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

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

Meals on Wheels: Doctor’s referral necessary.

Optometrist: For an appointment  8569 0200.

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

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

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

Lester Howie Clinic

* Asthma Clinic / Cardiologist / Continence Clinic / Diabetic Clinic / Dietitian / * Echocardiograms / Hypertension clinic / Mental Health Clinician / Psychologists / * Physiotherapist (Public) / Women’s Health Clinic For more information or transport to attend the Day Centre activities, please * Doctor’s referral required contact Louise Haby, Mannum Day Centre Coordinator (8569 0219) Issue Number 107 Mannum Mag Page 21

Christmas Tree Festival

Mannum History Group

Friday 27th November – Mannum Leisure Centre

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lanning and organisation are moving along, but you still have time to contact Helen on 8569 2886 or Ros 8569 1380 to book a place for your decorated tree or wreath and/or stall.

The local Christmas Tree Festival is now in its 36th year, raising funds for young and old in our community. Mark the date in your diary now. Friday, November 27th at the Leisure Centre.

A novel way of fundraising is the voting; put money in the box, for the wreath and tree of your choice.

Stalls will be selling inexpensive gifts, and raffles will be drawn throughout the day until the prizes run out.

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Local schools have again agreed to let their students present class and musical items.

Morning tea and light lunch will be available for purchase, provided by a local Mannum group.

Remember, the money raised goes to Friends of Aminya and the school chaplaincy program supported by the Inter Church Council.

Entry is free for children and two dollars for adults. A wonderful display is being organised for you to see so please come, whether you’ve never been before or come every year, and support young and old in our local community.

Roslyn Udy, Secretary

ollowing a delightful “Appraisal Day” on 17th October at the Palm Court Café, we have decided we will hold another one next year. So, if you too enjoyed it, then please tell your friends.

Thank you Karen and Rob Fuss, and Jan and John Hopper for your wonderful work. We made just over $100 to buy archival storage materials – boxes, photo sheets, acid free tissue paper etc.

Next May in History Month, we are aiming to present a

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display of photos and information on the many oneteacher schools in the MM Council area, adding to work already available. If you attended one and have stories to tell and memorabilia, please drop it off at the Palm Court Café or the Hub for us and we will contact you. Alternatively, you can ring our Acting Secretary Jude Johnson on 8569 2237.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Kay Stevenson

Q: What do you get when you cross a Christmas tree with an apple?

A: A pineapple!

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Issue Number 107

A Sea Voyage

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en Nevers swears its true. I think each time he tells the story it gets a little less true and he has been telling it for years, usually near closing time when his purse is dry and his thirst isn’t. And there is always some inductee into the magic circle who feels sympathy and wants to hear the end of the story before Ben croaks to the silence of a dry throat.

It appears those decades before, in an earlier life Ben worked for a government department. For a time his skills were applied on some island protectorate adjacent to the mainland. The term of service was eighteen months with only minimal leave and that only in an emergency of some sort. Ben contrived to have several aunts, five grandparents and numerous siblings either expire or look inside death’s door. Finally the long awaited day of release dawned and Ben who had little recollection of the previous night presented himself blearily at the harbour side to catch the daily ferry to the mainland.

The ferry was a sizable launch which carried up to one hundred passengers; most were tourists. The main passenger space was in a large lounge offering bench seats. Drinks and sandwiches were at a bar at one end beside the main steps from the deck. At the other end, a small stairway led back up onto the deck. There was a doorway central to the front of the saloon which led into the bridge. There a captain and first officer directed the business of getting from island to mainland.

Ben positioned himself as far from the bar as possible and hoped for a smooth journey. His was a delicate condition. He settled deep into his seat and closed his eyes but was woken by noise at the door to the bridge. It seemed that the first officer had gone back to the heads,

toilet for you non-nautical types. When he had returned he found he couldn’t open the door. After some knocking and hammering on the door the captain opened it.

Ben was not interested in the disturbance and promptly closed his eyes.

The two crew on the bridge decided that they should find out what had caused the door to jam. The boat had some sort of auto pilot which they engaged and began to investigate the recalcitrant door lock. A wave must have struck the boat from the side. It threw the two crouched crew members off their feet into a muddled heap beside where Ben tried to sleep. It also slammed the door shut.

Hammering, kicking and other physical attack could not persuade the door to open. The launch continued gracefully on its unguided way. Ben, whose head throbbed unmercifully, decided to take a hand. He had automatically noted the various safety features of the boat. He walked to where a fire hose was mounted, picked up the small hammer beside the hose, and smashed the glass case containing a fire axe. He took the axe from its mounts, walked to the door and smashed the axe into it several times around the lock-area. The door opened.

Ben handed the axe to a relieved captain and returned to his broken dreams only to be disturbed again. The captain needed his details for the log. Weeks later Ben received an account for damage to the door. He brooded for a while then sent the boat owners a bill for saving the vessel from ship wreck, the two amounts coincided. He heard no more.

Mannum Bowling Club Summer Social Bowls

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annum Bowling Club Pennant season is well on the way with four men’s teams competing on Saturdays and two teams playing in the Wednesday competition. Ladies have a Div. 1 and Div. 2 in the Thursday Pennant competition.

Summer Social Bowls will start on Thursday 5th November. Play commences at 7:00pm names must be in by 6:30pm. Two games of eight ends are played each night. No bowling experience is necessary. The only requirement is that bowls shoes or flat soled shoes must be worn.

Supper is available for a small cost at the break. Phone your entries on 8569 1499.

Club coach Graham Wakefield is at the Club on Monday mornings.

Graham would be only too glad to have you call in and check out this great game.

Monthly dinners are held on the 3rd Friday of the month. Bookings can be made by phoning the club secretary Trevor Dicker on 8569 8186 or 0408 000 033.

The Diarist

Gaynor Pitcher

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What’s On At The Hub Monday

Art Weekly 11:30am–3:00pm Kids’ Club Weekly *CFC 3:00pm–5:15pm Sing-along Fortnightly 6:30pm–8:00pm

Tuesday Weight Watchers Weekly 8:30am–10:30am Bub Club Rainbow Yoga Fortnightly *CFC Monthly–Out n About Friendship Tours November Maggie Beer Farm Dance Weekly 5:00pm–8:30pm Sewing Fortnightly *CFC 5:15pm–6:45pm

Thursday Friday Movie Day Computer Classes Friendship Lunch As Advertised Every 3rd Thursday of Call 8569 1832 the month For more information Yoga Teen Challenge Weekly–Evenings 5:30pm–10:00pm 6:30pm–8:00pm Every second Friday $7.50–Bring Yoga Mat

Wednesday Community Garden Weekly 10:00am–12:00pm Sureway Every 3rd Wednesday 8:30am–4:30pm Community Connections Weekly *CFC 9:00am–4:00pm Weekly Yoga 10:00am–11:30am $5–Bring Yoga Mat Youth Group Weekly 3:15pm–5:30pm Sunday Grow Share 9:00am–noon Every second Sunday Messy Church

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 CONTACT THE HUB Monday to Friday: 9:00am–4:00pm, 8569 1832 *CFC these activities are proudly provided by Communities for Children Murraylands facilitated by ac:care and funded by the Australian Government Department of DSS.

Diary of A Young Man Adelaide 1891 – April 16th - April 28th

Daniel moves house and is elected to two new offices.

APRIL 16TH THURSDAY 7.15. Bath. Cold day. Public Holiday because of Cup Day (Races).

Our office open. Busy. After tea Miss Mills called. Took her home and took some exercise. Am sad and humiliated. Drafted letter to Fred Bennett. Bed 11. Today received letter from Rev. W.E. Rice, Pastor N.A. Baptist Church, stating that the Deacons had unanimously elected me Secretary of the Church, notwithtanding that I am not a Baptist. I have promised to act for 3 months and longer if I be satisfied.

Hope the Lord will make me useful.

APRIL 18TH SATURDAY 7.15. Bath. Busy till 12. Dined with Lou and children, home via Hindmarsh. Tennis from 3 to 6 on our own court. Visitors Misses A and K Burden and Messrs A. White and A. Davies. All stayed to tea. Took Burdens home at 9. Met Mrs and Miss Florence. Lovely night. Cash a/cs. Bed about 11.

APRIL 25TH SATURDAY 6.50. Bath. Rode to Gilberton and inspected house. Breakfast, news.

Busy till 12., thence Woodville and Hindmarsh, and office again. Wrote to Hamley Bridge for 6 tons of firewood. Home. Took down swing poles and otherwise prepared for a move on Tuesday. Tea, piano, cash a/cs. Bed 11.

APRIL 28TH TUESDAY Up 6.30. Working hard on preparation for vans. Breakfast 7.30. Vans at 9.15 loading till 11.

Lunch. Shifting stuff to Gilberton house till 5.30. Took 2 loads each in 2 of McCulloch’s vans. Lovely day.

Obtained leave from office to get thru’ the removal, but could ill be spared. Tea 6.0. Attended meeting of our new Y.P. Christian Endeavour Society, 22 active members formally welcomed - good meeting. Was appointed Vice President, felt honoured, and hope I shall be equal to the duties. The Lord help me.

Also appointed on Look Out Committee. To old house for young plants and left one at Mrs Husseys and one (Strawberry plant, white, blossoming) at Burdens. Home 10.15 on bike. Supper. Bed 11, first time in new house.

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ometimes everything can seem to get on top of us and as a carer you may feel overwhelmed and not know which way to turn.

Uniting Communities Carer Support and Respite Service aims to assist families and individuals to develop a range of skills and strategies in a flexible manner to help support their family member or friend with the mental health challenge.

Uniting Communities Carer Support and Respite service has a Peer Support Worker with lived experience of caring for a person with a mental health challenge.

This offers you a safe, caring and understanding person who can offer social, emotional and practical support in your caring role.

This is a free and confidential service and requires no formal mental health diagnosis.

Uniting Communities Carer Support and Respite Service can offer the following: • • • • • • •

Respite, including short term breaks from the caring role Educational programs that increase knowledge, understanding and acceptance with the aim of increasing the carers resilience, and self care.

Advocacy that will strengthen and empower carers Information and referrals to other community supports Social and Recreational activities Carer support groups In home and out of home support

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Picklemee Grandma at the The Woolshed Gallery 3 Randell Street, Mannum Phone 0434 085 506 We believe that Mannum is a Mecca for local Artisans and we would like to share this with others.

We carry a range of Fine Art, Antiques, locally made Arts and Craft and Patchwork Quilts and Supplies.

We have something for everyone.

Picklemee’s Cafe

The New Offers a wholesome and delectable range of house–made Sweet and Savoury Fare with Gluten Free and Vegan options also available.

Our Coffee is always hot and always good and our all day Sunday Breakfast will tantalise your taste buds.

Keep your eyes and ears open for fun and exciting events coming to “Picklemee Grandma’s Woolshed” We have created a cosy and welcoming atmosphere in the Historic Mannum Woolshed and if these walls could talk they would welcome you too.

We are Open Monday to Saturday 10-4 Sundays 9-4 Closed Tuesdays (Temporarily) Meals available from Thursday through to Monday Issue Number 107

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New PM, New Rhetoric

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new ‘Office of Climate Change and Renewables Innovation’ has been announced. But Future Fund chairman Peter Costello has been quoted in the Financial Review 2/9/15 that ‘his’ Fund would never divest of fossil fuel investments, as the Fund was “set up to invest for the future generations”. I ask what sort of future does he expect, if we all bury our heads and go on adding greenhouse gases to an overloaded atmosphere?

Today we learned that if, as scientists are predicting, the Antarctic Ice Shelf were to collapse into the ocean, melting vast amounts of ice, sea levels would increase to eight times the previous forecast. Peter Costello has reputedly refused to meet farmers and former fossil fuel workers who oppose BHP’s massive Caroona coal mine development in the rich LiverpoolPlainsagricultural area. Protestors plead that it threatens their way of life and the future of their land

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and waters.

Meanwhile, the demand for coal has declined globally.

Big banks refuse to invest in massive new coal mines, such as the Adani Project in the QLD Galilee Basin. Public pressure and economic feasibility studies have created a large fossil fuel divestment ‘climate’. But whilst local councils, churches, super funds and thousands of ordinary ‘mums and dads’ are removing their investments from fossil fuels, Australia’s universities are yet to make the move.

Meanwhile, many of the scientists they are producing indicate that man, in large part, is responsible for the increase in global warming.

Universities could show leadership by investing in a sustainable future, not fossil fuel.

Now, Environment Minister Greg Hunt has just re-approved the Adani mammoth coal mine! What blatant disregard of actions world-wide! Nearby,

Lismore NSW is heading for 100% renewables in 10 years. SA and ACT are leading the country in clean energy. One in every four homes around Australia is currently assisted by solar panels. The change is unstoppable, irreversible. Countries around the world are embracing clean energy. We can support this by attending a ‘People’s Climate March’ being mobilised for 11am Sunday 29th November in Adelaide. Ask Geoff Cousins (President of Australian Conservation Foundation) for details.

Jacqui Merckenschlager

Girl’s Talk Jenny and Jodie are coming to play a fabulous game we have planned; our toy front-end loaders shall work out today we’re gunna shift ten tunna sand!

We’re building new highways with bridges and tunnels all accessed by clovers and ramps and docks for our liners with multiple funnels, in harbours of tankers and tramps.

We’ll carve out expressways and places for tolls our Jodie’s Collector-Of-Fees.

The boys may commute with their businessmen-dolls to their high-riser suites, if they please.

We’ve modelled our city as friendly and green; every car must be parked on its fringes.

We’ll sound-proof our factories, solar and clean so that nothing pollutes or impinges.

And mum, you’re invited to join us for lunch we shall meet in the mall for our fare.

I’ll introduce you to our town-planning bunch, for the girls have elected me mayor!

Max Merckenschlager

To Authors and Proof-Readers

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thought of you when I came upon an article in the Washington Post recently.

On November 11th, one of the few surviving copies of “The Sinners’ Bible”(also known as “The Wicked Bible”) is due to be auctioned in London and bids are expected to top 16,000 British pounds (or $24,727).

A year after 1,000 copies of this Bible were printed and circulated, the misprint was discovered in Exodus 20:14, wedged between “Thou shalt not kill” and “Thou shalt not steale (steal)”. It read “Thou shalt commit adultery”.

When King Charles I read it in 1631, he blew into a furious rage and orderedallthe Bibles withdrawn and burned. The Royal printers begged forgiveness from both the outraged monarch and the archbishop. They didn’t get any and were severely punished.

Simon Roberts of Bonhams Auctioneers in London said: “It was a horrific mistake to have made. It remains a lesson to us all to make sure we proofread everything we write.”

Write and read carefully!

Lyn Gross

Mannum Mag

Issue Number 107

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.

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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 November 20 for December Issue 108 Wednesday 25 November January 22 for February Issue 109 Wednesday 27 January February 19 for March Issue 110 Wednesday 24 February

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Community Meetings Clash Calendar R e g u l a r m e e t i n g s o n l y 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. Baptist Church, William St. 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 NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

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

All welcome.

Contact: Bev Connell Phone: 0408 085 774 Remembrance Day Service Garden of Memory, Mannum Cemetery Wednesday 11th, 10:00am See page 2

Mannum Christmas Pageant and Street Party Randell Street and Shearer Car Park Saturday 5th, 6pm to 10pm

Mid Murray LAP Committee Mannum Golf Club Thursday 12th, 10am–12 noon AGM and guest speaker.

Contact: Aimee Linke Mobile: 0427 590 344 See page 18 Mannum Garden Group Lions Den Monday 23rd, 10am Members garden visits.

All welcome.

Contact: Bev Connell Phone: 8570 4322 Christmas Tree Festival Leisure Centre Friday 27th, 9:00am–2:30pm Displays, items, stalls and food.

See page 22 MannumCommunityChristmas Fair Mannum Community Hub Saturday 28th, 10am–5pm New stalls welcome.

Phone: 0448 374 582 See page 2

Mannum Garden Group Lions Den Monday 7th, 11am Christmas Lunch. All welcome.

Contact: Bev Connell Phone: 0408 085 774 Mannum Fun Run and Walk Mary Ann Reserve Sunday 13th, from 8:30am Register now.

Details on pages 1 and 2 Christmas Lunch Mannum Lions Den Friday 25th, 1:00pm Booking essential Contact: Shirly Mobile: 0407 467 745 See page 18 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.

December Issue Community Calendar The December issue Community Calendar will list events taking place in December 2015 and January and February 2016 (the first issue for 2016).

If you have an event scheduled for January or February 2016 please send the details to the Editor (see the top of this page).

Your listing should include a location, date, time, cost and a contact number.

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

All material submitted for publication is subject to editorial approval. This is done not to censor, but to ensure topics are relevant to the content of Mannum Mag.

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Mannum Mag

Issue Number 107