Mannum mag 2015 issue 108

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December 2015

Mannum, South Australia 5238

Issue Number 108

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Mannum Christmas Pageant, Street Party and Fireworks Display 6:30pm, Saturday 5th December 2015 annum Progress Association members are busy preparing for their annual Christmas Pageant.

With all our Christmas decorations up in the Street as usual, a large number of floats, together with bands, clowns, old cars, etc., leading the Pageant will be the Southern Districts Pipe Band together with the Adelaide Highland Pipe Band.

Of course, good old Father Christmas will be welcomed to Mannum for the children to see and to give him their Christmas lists. This year we are trialing a new coloured card system for the children, so hopefully they won’t have to line up for so long. You can collect the cards from his usual position and then wait until that colour comes up on the gate for your turn.

There will be plenty of food at Shearer Car Park – Lions BBQ, baked potatoes, yiros, hot chips, burgers, etc., and the popular Strawberries Galore who also have coffee.

There will be entertainment for all ages. Free face painting and a jumpy castle for the children, Jingo the clown will entertain them while they line up, and good old Father Christmas has a bag of

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goodies for all children under 12 years, with special gifts for the real littlies. Lee Brocky and the Outback Overdrive, the Adelaide Highland Pipe Band and the fiddler Mick Albeck will provide the entertainment.

An exciting fireworks display is planned for 9:30pm, once again sponsored by the Mannum Caravan Park.

The Pageant leaves Horwood Bagshaw’s yard at 6:30 pm and proceeds through to Arnold Park. If you are interested in putting a float in this year’s Pageant or want to dress up your bikes or anything else, please contact Irene Lovell on 8569 2541 or 0407 605 487 or email mannumprogress@gmail.com Also, don’t forget our New Year’s Eve Spectacular Fireworks display at midnight in front of the Mannum Bowling Club, also organised by Mannum Progress Association, but funded by the wonderful donations from The Pretoria Hotel, Mannum Community Club, John and Gaynor Stevens, Mike and Beth Ticknell, Mid Murray Council, Bronnie and Graham Allen and Mannum Marine.

Irene Lovell

Carols By The River

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Mannum Inter-church Council Presents

at Mary Ann Reserve

Carols By The River Drinks Candles Glo-sticks For Sale on the Night

arols by the River is fast approaching and it’s time to mark the calendar.

On Saturday 19th of December at Mary Ann reserve, starting at 8pm, there will be some talented young local performers giving us a mix of fun novelty acts and some meaningful ballads. A new resident of Mannum, retired professor Dr Phil Wilksch, himself a musician, is working hard on gathering a singing group together to lead us in those well-known carols that we all love and can join in singing.

There will be a special segment in the program for children and, as usual, “you know who” will drop in. The

Musical Atmosphere as you arrive at 7:30pm

WHEN: Saturday, 19th December TIME: 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm Special Guest, Local Vocalists & Musicians Bring a chair or rug and enjoy a night with the family.

new Anglican Vicar to Mannum, John Thompson, will give a short message to remind us of the real meaning of Christmas and the solid foundation it gives us to live lives of love, faith, hope and resilience. We desperately need to rediscover and value these traits, both individually and in our society.

Pre-event entertainment will begin about 7:30pm. Bring a rug or deck chair, a light coat and insect repellent to enjoy this great community and family tradition.

Thanks to the churches of Mannum and the Mid-Murray Council for their support.

Carols Organising Committee

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

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27 Mid Murray Support Services 29 Out of this World 30 Musical Miscellany 16 Pause A While Whistle Toot

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Letters to the Editor

Mannum Men’s Shed

Deadline 22nd January for publication in the February issue

Collecting Dust

Remembrance Day Through the columns of the Magazine I would like to publicly acknowledge and congratulate the staff and students of the Mannum Community College for the Remembrance Day tribute they paid to all the Fallen in all wars.

I would like to mention the solemn manner in which all stud ents q uickly stood removing their hats when our National Anthem was played.

Finally, I would say that we can only have admiration for the amount of work and

planning by staff and students necessary to present such a high standard of communication.

We are so proud of all of you.

I would like to mention one War Graves Cemetery in Kohima, Assam, India, in the far reaches of the Burma (now Myanmar) Road. Jungle country; some 7000 are buried and the inscription at the entrance to the cemetery reads: When you go home Tell them of us and say, For their tomorrow We gave our to-day.

Joan I Kreiser OAM, BA, FTCL, LTC

he Mannum Men’s Shed received a Community Development Grant for a dust extraction system for which the blokes are extremely grateful.

The blokes appreciate the assistance of Council’s coordinator, L e e Anne Schubert and Mid Murray Council.

The dust extraction sub-committee of Barry Warneke and Mike McDowell, a qualified and experienced Workplace Safety Officer, r e sear ched a h e a p o f

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Combined Probus Club of Mannum ince the last report in August, our September meeting was in the form of a visit to the Gawler Cinema.

Morning tea was served on the arrival. The film x+y drew mixed critiques. General consensus? It was OK. A light lunch was served at the conclusion.

We have also visited the Tanunda Town Hall to marvel at the ex Adelaide Town Hall refurbished pipe organ.

Volunteers provided enjoyment with a repertoire of popular and classical pieces. A couple of members even tried their hand on the wonderful pipe organ.

At the October meeting, Leeanne Taylor from SAPOL was the guest speaker. A very accomplished, well informed, easy style speaker who spoke on personal and home safety.

She surprised a few members with stories of home burglaries, hand bag snatches, etc.

A visitor from the RAA, Mr Tony Ey, was the guest speaker at the November meeting. He proved to be a very popular speaker on driving, road rules,

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and gopher drivers. Plus there were give-aways to members for answering questions.

The December meeting will be our Christmas lunch at the Mannum Club. At this stage we are opting for local talent. Two of our members will be leading the singing of carols and old songs.

The committee will meet in January to formulate a proposed programme for 2016. The first meeting in 2016 will probably be in the Mannum Rowing Club, with a luncheon and a guest speaker on the first Monday in February. Details will be in the February newsletter.

If any readers would like to visit any of our meetings, come along on the first Monday of the month to the Mannum Club at 10 am. You would be most welcome. President Barbara Allanson, V/Pres. Trevor Frahn, Secretary Geoff Gobbett and Treasurer Mick Harbour will be willing to answer any questions regarding The Combined Probus Club of Mannum Inc. Geoff Gobbett

information and examined systems in other Men’s Sheds before presenting proposals to the Men’s Shed Committee to submit to Council.

So, hopefully in a short time, Red and the other blokes will be able to paint their projects without worrying about dust.

As an aside, it will also mean the blokes won’t have to dust the kitchen area, which we are not good at anyway!

Terry Udy

Aminya Mid Murray Homes for the Aged minya has farewelled Director of Care, Lee Oddy, who has resigned to take up a position with RSL Lifecare in New South Wales. Over the past 3½ years Lee made significant contributions to Aminya’s quality systems as well as to the recent building project. The Board has appointed Rebecaa Quast as acting Director of Care. The position will be advertised early in 2016.

C ur r ent mi n o r wo r k s involving the development of a secure memory support unit and a general purpose room are nearing completion. These works are a further stage of the long term plan for the development and refurbishment of Aminya. An official opening of the recent major project and the current minor works is being scheduled for early in the new year.

Occupancy has been steadily increasing in accordance with expectations. Current indications are that occupancy will gradually increase over the

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next two months. A significant increase in the provision of both planned and emergency respite services has occurred. It is intended that two places be reserved for on-going respite services. This will depend on the demand for permanent placement.

The Friends of Aminya group have been very active preparing for the Christmas Tree Festival and the raffle which has a trip for two on the Murray Princess as the major prize.

Local Landcare groups are preparing plans for the landscaping around the new area. This support is greatly appreciated as are the contributions of all volunteers.

Aminya currently has a one bedroom independent living unit available for rent.

Interested persons aged 55+ are invited to contact Wendy Gowling, 8569 1749, for further information on eligibility and to arrange an inspection of the unit.

Glen W Cooper, CEO

Coming Events Christmas Tree Festival Friday 27th November, 9:00am – 2:30pm Mannum Leisure Centre

Mannum Community Christmas Fair Saturday 28th November, 10:00am – 5:00pm Mannum Community Hub

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

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Christmas Pageant, Street Party, Fireworks Saturday 5th December, 6:00pm – 10:00pm Randell Street, Shearer Car Park

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

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2016 Mannum Show reparations are underway for Mannum’s 93rd Annual Show, to be held on 5th March 2016.

The Mannum Show is run by a dedicated team of volunteers, who are determined to keep this historical event alive.

The show relies heavily upon the generous support of local businesses and individuals, for which the committee is extremely grateful.

Community members are encouraged to get involved by entering exhibits, volunteering to assist on or prior to show day, becoming members, or even just attending the show itself.

Work is currently underway to compile the 2016 show book, which should be available in local shops before Christmas. This publication lists the many categories in which you can exhibit, as well as highlighting our many generous sponsors.

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Pre-Show Dinner & Games Night

The Pretoria Hotel is kindly h o st i n g o u r p r e -sh o w fundraising dinner and games night on Friday 12th February from 6:30pm.

This year we will be having a two course meal, games and supper for $28, or you can join us at 8pm for games and supper only, for $15.

Mark the date in your diary,

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tickets available soon. (Watch notice boards and Lovell’s Bakery window for more details) A New Event For Mannum

Mannum Show Committee are also preparing to host a totally new event in 2016, “Game Obsession Expo”, a showcase of games and obsessions, particularly those often considered the realm of children, but which become serious interests or obsessions for adults as well.

Categories include: Lego, Starwars, Doctor Who, War Gaming, Meccano, Star Trek, as well as restored vehicles and much more.

The Expo will be held at the Mannum Showgrounds, Sunday 7th August 2016.

Did You Know?

Several of the buildings in the Mannum Showgrounds, were originally relocated to Mannum from Port Augusta, by the E and WS Deptartment as a works camp during the construction of the Mannum to Adelaide pipeline. After completion of the pipeline they were donated to the Mannum Agricultural Society.

For more details about any of the above see www.mannumshow.com.au or contact Gavi n P i tman (Treasurer) on 0419 828 339.

Gavin Pitman

Mannum RSL

he raffle has been a resounding success and we wish to thank all contributors of goods and services for getting behind it. (There is a list below, and we hope they will be supported by your patronage).

We would also like to thank all those who purchased tickets.

The Raffle was drawn at our Annual Dinner on Sunday 1st November by Mrs Julia Langrehr CEO of RSL SA. Winners are as follows: First Prize: Elaine Borchardt, Younghusband. Trailer loaded with goods and services, total value approximately $2800.00.

Second Prize: Deb Webster, Wongulla. ECO Cruise for two people aboard “River Lady” at Renmark.

Third Prize: Mary Dohnt, Mannum.

Cruise for 6 people aboard “Jester” at Mannum valued at $200.00.

Congratulations to all winners.

OUR GENEROUS CONTRIBUTORS Phoenix Mechanical of One Tree Hill: Trailer and 3 months registration.

“River Lady” Renmark: $700 Eco Cruise.

John and Margaret Weber of Mannum Waters: Donated $200.00 to be used to purchase a cruise on “Jester” for 6 people.

IGA Mannum: $100 worth of groceries or services.

Neil Warhurst Automotive: $100

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voucher.

TK Tyres: $100 voucher.

Mannum Pharmacies: $100 worth of goods.

Mannum Stock and Pet Supplies: $50.

Foodland: Goods.

Mannum Community Club: $150 goods/services.

Mannum Stonecraft: $85 Birdbath.

Mannum United Fuel: Goods and services voucher.

Mannum Engine Centre: Goods and services.

JJJ’s Diner: Goods and services.

Mannum Pet and Rural: Goods and services.

Mannum News Agency: Goods and services.

Murray Curtains and Blinds: Goods and services.

Hall Mechanical: Goods and services.

Males Meats: Vouchers.

Sweet Affection: Vouchers.

The Bogan Shop: Vouchers.

DJV Ski and Board Shop: Goods and services.

Absolute Tranquility: Goods and services.

Mannum Hotel: Wine.

Options Wine and Craft Beer Specialists: Wine.

Pretoria Hotel: Beer.

Bear Rock Signs.

Lovells Bakery: Goods and services.

Temmes True Value Hardware: Goods and services.

Mannum Visitor Information Centre: Goods and services.

Picklemee Grandma (Ruth Hoyle): Goods and services.

Mannum Show Christian Art ext year’s Mannum Show will be upon us before we can flick a brush once Christmas has been celebrated.

The new Christian Art section sponsored by the

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Mannum Baptist Centre will have two sections next year, painting with a brush and “other”, so start thinking if you haven’t already.

Secretary, Mannum Baptist Centre

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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 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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Heart Foundation Awards he Mid Murray Council and City of Charles Sturt in SA have been recognised for best practice in creating healthier communities by beating 17 other finalists to be named National Winners of the 2015 Heart Foundation Local Government Awards.

Mid Murray Council took out the ‘Councils with populations 5,000-25,000’ category.

“Local governments play a pivotal role in introducing structural change, implementing policies and creating supportive environments which allow people to be physically active, reduce smoking and improve their daily eating habits,” said Dr Amanda Rischbieth, CEO Heart Foundation SA. Now in their 23rd year, the Heart Foundation Local Government Awards provide an opportunity for local government to celebrate

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Mayor Dave Burgess, Deputy Mayor Mardi Jennings, Dr Amanda Rischbieth

their achievements and receive recognition for their commitment to creating healthier communities.

Important elements of a healthy community include: • Opportunities for recreational and incidental physical activity.

• Safe, connected walkable neighbourhoods.

• Accessible, safe and appealing environments and facilities that encourage healthy lifestyles.

• Access to affordable healthy foods.

• Smoke-free environments.

• Opportunities for community members to lead interactive and socially connected lives.

• Appropriate, well designed and maintained infrastructure that supports recreation, social interaction and active transport options.

Mid Murray Mayor Dave Burgess said “Our Council has worked incredibly hard in recent years to create healthier places and spaces for people of all ages and backgrounds, and for a small Council like ours, these awards are recognition that it’s paying off.

“Our OPAL program, which has been in place since 2011, has helped us realise that a healthy community is a vibrant and positive community where people want to live, work and play – so by progressing the health agenda, we are also investing in economic growth.

“Not only are our staff on the ground delivering local programs and events targeting healthy eating and physical activity, but we are also progressing long term recreational strategies such as the development of the 420 kilometre River to Coorong Trail, implementing the Mid Murray Cycling Plan, progressing Council’s first Open Space, Recreation and Public Realm plan and can now boast a 24/7 Community Gym.”

Support for Breastfeeding he Mid Murray and Coorong District Councils have shown their support for local families by adopting new policy and a range of initiatives, which will allow mothers to continue breastfeeding for as long as they choose.

Recognising that breastfeeding provides babies with the best possible start in life, elected members from the two Councils have endorsed strategies to improve or develop breastfeeding facilities within the region – a program which has been led by the OPAL teams.

The initiative takes into account the leadership role that Council needs to take as a community facility owner, and as a workplace for breastfeeding mothers as well. With this in mind, OPAL teams are working across community to help establish more ‘Breastfeeding Welcome Here’ public facilities – but at the same time working towards creating each council as a ‘Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace’ – a unanimously supported initiative by both councils.

Mid Murray Mayor Dave Burgess said Council had a leadership role to play in supporting breastfeeding – and was pleased to see that the initiatives would support Council’s female staff and the community.

“We are proud to be leading the way to support family health, and I hope this work creates momentum for more local businesses and government centres to take on similar practice, so that no matter what locality breastfeeding mothers are visiting, they can comfortably feed their child,” Mayor Burgess said.

“We need to remember that supporting breastfeeding has a positive impact on baby and mother health. Every woman has the right to continue breastfeeding after returning to work and this initiative complements others designed to help working mothers

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balance work and family commitments.”

OPAL teams are working with facilities to help them become ‘Breastfeeding Welcome Here’ sites. Multiple venues are already on the way to becoming formally registered, including Mannum, Morgan and Cambrai Council offices; Morgan Library; Blanchetown Internet Centre; Mannum Visitor Information Centre; Mannum Leisure Centre and Mannum Community Hub in the Mid Murray district.

Registered ‘Breastfeeding Welcome Here’ sites will display a sticker on the front door to let mothers know the premises are a safe and comfortable place to feed their baby.

Mid Murray OPAL Manager Courtney Blacker said a goal for the OPAL program was to encourage positive nutrition habits for children of all ages – and a major part of this was to make changes to environments mothers visit most.

“Breastfeeding provides all of a baby’s essential needs for growth, development and protection from illness and disease.

Current advice from the Department of Health and Ageing is for mothers (where possible) to exclusively breastfeed until six months of age with an aim to continue breastfeeding, together with appropriate foods, until at least 12 months”, Ms Blacker said.

Council’s initiatives which will be put in place to support breastfeeding mothers include: • provision of suitable private facilities for mothers to breastfeed or express; • ensuring co-worker awareness and acceptance of breastfeeding policies and facilities; and • providing information to pregnant co-workers about combining breastfeeding or expressing milk at work.

For more information, check out mid-murray.sa.gov.au/opal or follow our Facebook page: Mid Murray Health Fitness and Youth.

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he Lions Garage Sale is over once again and it was a great success. Our thanks to all who supported us with donations of goods and all who purchased goods. We will advise when we will be collecting for the next sale.

The community notice board in the main street has had a make-over once again. There was a problem with pins falling out but the surface has been replaced with cork tiles. Seems to be a great improvement. We must thank Bunning’s at Murray Bridge for their kind donation of the materials for this project.

The Lions Xmas Stocking raffle tickets will be on sale as from Monday 30th November outside Foodland for the first week. This is followed by a week outside IGA then another week outside Foodland. The raffle will be drawn at the Mannum Community Club at 6:30pm on Friday 18 th December. The stocking looks great this year and we thank all donors of other prizes. This has been a popular raffle for many years now and has been a good fund raiser for our community.

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Thanks to all involved.

The Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday 6th December.

Mannum Lions will be doing our usual sausage sizzle in Shearer Car Park throughout the festivities.

Cost is $1.00 for a sausage and onions in bread. This is a community service and the charge is to only cover costs.

Lions Xmas cakes and puddings will be on sale over the next month in various businesses in Mannum and at the Christmas tree raffle ticket sales. Most Lions members will also be selling them. Great taste and great value.

Our next event will be the Australia Day breakfast on Tuesday 26th January 2016. Hope to see as many as possible to celebrate this day.

As this is the last issue of Mannum Mag for the year we thank everyone who have supported us throughout. We wish everyone a safe and happy Xmas and New Year. We look forward to another successful year ahead.

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with Millie M is for Mary, and the Manger as his bed; A is for the Animals, watching the baby sleep; S is for the Shepherds who came to worship, And that’s what Christmas is all about!

hristmas is a time for children, and I suspect that the older we get, the more we remember with pleasure the Christmases we had as children. Many of you may even remember the Sunday School Christmas presentations that we participated in, like the “Meaning of Christmas” in the photo below.

Can you remember what the different letters stood for? It went something like this:

C is for the Christ Child, born today; H is for the Herald Angels, singing the news; R is for the Redeemer, sent from God above; I is for the Infant Jesus, lying in the manger; S is for the star that shone so bright; T is for the Tree, bright with sparkling lights;

You probably remember different words, but the aim of them all was to focus on the deeper meaning of Christmas. Christmas is more than just gifts and food; it speaks of God’s love and goodwill.

Why don’t you share that message with y our chi l dren a nd grandchildren this Christmas?

Best wishes for a happy and blessed (and safe) celebration at this Christmas-time.

PS: that’s the author of this month’s column holding the A!

Barry Mansell

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e are coming to the end of what has been a very exciting year at Teen Challenge. We have engaged in a lot of fun activities with the highlight being the annual camp which was at Norton Summit.

Everyone has had an opportunity to explore pertinent issues relating to the Christian faith through the Youth Alpha course. The feedback has just been positive and we have continued to see the group number steadily increase throughout the year.

Teen Challenge Mannum would like to express sincere appreciation to all who have supported us throughout the year in various ways.

It has truly been a blessing to partner with you in sharing the love of Christ with our young people in Mannum.

Our special thanks goes to all the student leaders – Bevan Lewis, Harlie Evans and Jacob Murray – who have been part of the planning

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team and have faithfully assisted in setting up the venue in readiness for activities every fortnight. Thanks also to Craig Barber for all the yummy food we have feasted on.

We would also like to thank all our speakers and game organizers for the year – Ross Groocock, MaryAnn Marks and Colin Neiss.

Thanks to Joy Marks who has been a wonderful leader and coordinator for all our activities.

As we head for the Christmas break, we would like to wish everyone a merry Christmas and a blessed new year. Our prayer and request to you is to pause and take some time during this holiday to reflect and look beyond the merry making and exchanging of gifts to see the wonderful gift of a Saviour to us from God in the person of Jesus Christ. He is, and always shall be the reason for the season. God bless and Merry Christmas.

he Mannum Senior Citizens Club arranged an Entertainment Day 23rd October with the “Kingfisher” duo Rodney and Patti entertaining for the afternoon. Members were invited from other Senior Clubs in Williamstown, Strathalbyn, Swan Reach and Murray Bridge.

Everyone had the chance to get tickets for raffles and purchase from the Trading Table, on which there were some fantastic items – all of which were donated by club members. After many songs and a sing-a-long and lots of laughs, the afternoon proved a great success for the Leukaemia Foundation. The Mannum Senior Citizens Club

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1. The biggest recycling mistake is putting your recyclables in plastic bags, these bags ultimately end up in landfill. Recycling needs to go in the bin loose.

2. Residual toner is being added to asphalt to make a product called TonerPave, which improves the performance of the road surface and means it uses less energy to produce.

3. Waste is increasing with a growing population but more people are wanting to recycle.

4. 51% of household waste in Australia is recycled compared to 65% in Germany.

5. 11% of people think disposable nappies are recyclable, they are not!

6. Since 2003 over 29 million toner

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cartridges have been diverted from landfill.

Each year 51 million tyres are discarded in Australia.

Aerosol cans, when empty, are recyclable.

In a modern sense, recycling in Australia began in the 1980s and picked up speed ten years on in the 1990s.

An Australian Recycling Label has been developed to reduce confusion in regards to recycling common packaging, keep your eye out for it.

All information taken from www.planetark.org where there is a

wealth of information, tips and contacts regarding any scale of recycling from the household to small businesses and large companies.

Merry Christmas, happy recycling and see you next year!

Joy White Repurposing Joy

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ome recycling ‘Did You Knows’ to end 2015 and get you thinking about recycling for 2016.

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presented them with a cheque for $1,500. The Club hopes to be able to do this each year for other worthy organizations. It takes a lot of work, but what you put in you get back double.

During the afternoon Irene Cowley was presented with Life Membership of the Club in recognition of her valuable contribution over the years as a member.

The Club would welcome any new members. Come along, make new friends, go on bus trips, enjoy entertainment days – in all have lots of fun. The clubrooms are in Walker Avenue, Mannum, behind the Leisure Centre.

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e-stressing would probably be good practice for many of us at this time of year. For some it is too busy and others incredibly lonely, which is worth remembering. Some stay untouched, others get angry while others become depressed even if they weren’t already.

Let’s muse and make the time on how we can be a blessing. We may have to muse outside our usual mind set and behaviour. To just be patient in a line up of people or traffic and not get irritable while having to wait, could be a blessing for another.

It could also be a positive mental and physical opportunityfor ourselves to breathe deeply and just be mindful and able to notice our surroundings and even give away a smile.

Smiling actually uses less muscles

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than frowning; so if we are someone who becomes easily worked up, all the frowning could cause tiredness as we frown instead of smile!

The acronym KORE in last month’s column can also be a helpful reminder when we feel our stress is caused by someone else doing, or not doing; something we believe they should or should not do. Let’s be a little more open and show kindness anyway. Being kind to ourselves sometimes even means having to take a step back to see if what we’re doing is helpful or destructive, and then doing more or less of it.

We could look around our spheres of influence and then muse on how we can contribute to the lowering of stress.

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Mannum Bowling Club

t the end of another year, thanks are due to those who carry out the tasks necessary for the publication of each issue of Mannum Mag. I’ll not list the individuals, all volunteers, lest someone be missed.

Perhaps an article next year will list all the volunteers and the role they perform.

So, thanks from Mannum Mag to all those involved in the following tasks: executive committee, answering t e l e p h one enqui r i es , r egul a r contributors, editing and publishing, proof reading, printing, collating and folding, distribution, and businesses providing a pick-up point.

Of course, we must not forget the support of the advertisers. Many of them are well established in Mannum and probably do not really need to advertise their services. Their advertisement is effectively a monthly donation towards the publication of Mannum Mag. Where possible, support our advertisers. They pay for the production of Mannum Mag.

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ith only three matches to go before the Christmas break, all teams, both men and women, are in the final four. The Div. 1 and Div. 2 sides in the women’s competition are sitting in top position. Both men’s Div. 3 sides are in the four. Mannum also has two teams competing in the Wednesday competition.

Our Christmas break is a great time to get some friends together and come to the bowling club for a game of bowls and enjoy our great facilities. Happy Hour every Friday from 4:30pm to 6:00pm. Contact Secretary Trevor Dicker (0408 000 033) who will assist you with your enquiries.

There is still time to join the Thursday Social Night Bowlers – names in by 6:30pm. Give Marlene a call on (0427 701 090). Club bowls are available.

For more information visit our web site mannumbowlingclub.com.au We wish you all a happy and safe Festive Season.

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Gaynor Pitcher

Editor

government-run scholarship that supports students studying agriculture-related degrees at university is now taking applications for 2016.

The Horizon Scholarship, an initiative of the Rural Industries R&D Corporation in partnership with industry sponsors, provides $5,000 per year for the duration of a student’s university degree. The Horizon Scholarship also offers students annual industry work placements, access to industry leaders, professional devel opment as s i s t ance, and opportunities to network and gain knowledge at a range of industry events.

Applications for Horizon Scholarships are open to first year students and need to be submitted by 19th February 2016. For more details v i s i t t h e w e b s i t e www.rirdc.gov.au/news/2015 and follow the link to the full story.

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Out Of This World

Mannum Caravan Park in SA Top 10

Astronomer’s Corner

t around 10pm the constellation of Aries (the Ram) is overhead and is important in name and position, astronomically and historically. Aries represents the mythological character behind the Ram and its golden fleece much revered in quests by Jason and his Argonauts.

In the night sky the first point of Aries marks the zero point of right ascension on star charts and celestial globes. Telescopes can use a system called the Equatorial Coordinate System which is very accurate and has the polar axis parallel to the earth’s axis, allowing the telescope to swing to all parts of the sky with minimum and smooth effort once correctly aligned. It is the equivalent of the Greenwich Meridian line on the Earth, passing through London, England. The vernal equinox, or first point of Aries, has moved into neighbouring Pisces due to precession (movement of poles due to earth spin) but retains its original title.

The brightest star in Aries, a yellow giant having a magnitude of 2.0, is Hamal which is Arabic for sheep. From overhead, back to the eastern (rising) horizon are the constellations Aries, Taurus and Gemini on the ecliptic. Alongside these constellations are the constellations Orion, Hyades and the Pleiades, which are present in our evening sky in the coming months.

The planet Saturn (Magnitude 0.5) in solar conjunction after 30th of November is found in the head of Scorpio. Jupiter, rising early after 2am at a magnitude of -2.1, lights up the morning sky, but Venus at magnitude -4.3 is much brighter. The planets in the month till the end of December appear evenly spaced, where Mars nears the star Spica and Jupiter is mid- way between Spica and Regulus.

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Moon Phases New

First 1/4

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Last 1/4

December 11

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Mannum History Group he weather was too hot for our November excursion and it had to be cancelled at the last minute. This leaves our Christmas meal and meeting to be organized and details will be circulated shortly (one of the beauties of email).

This, on reflection, is a far cry from communication in 1971, my family’s first

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Australian Christmas. In order to let the only grandchildren (then 3 of them under 5) talk to their grandparents in the UK, we had to book a call at a call box and wait for hours to be connected!

Have a safe and happy Christmas and New Year.

Kay Stevenson

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he Mannum Caravan Park has been listed in the top 10 caravan spots in SA according to the Adelaide Advertiser who refer to it as “a peaceful, idyllic destination overlooking the river which still offers water activities.”

Cr Jeff Hall, chairman of the Mannum Caravan P ar k committee said, “This is fantastic recognition for the Mannum Caravan Park. Where else on the river do you have a caravan park at the end of the main street where you can walk to an information centre, museum, hotels, cafes and other wonderful local businesses.”

With red evelopments underway the park will soon be even better with works commencing on a new state-ofthe art reception and office complex plus two new luxury three bedroom cabins being placed at the river-front.

A temporary office has been installed allowing demolition of the current building to take place from early November.

Mayor Dave Burgess said, “It’s an exciting time with major redevelopments at the park. Over the last few years Council has invested in the park and made significant improvements. By having a new reception, office and laundry area it will raise the bar even further for visitors and guests to Mannum. I would like to congratulate the park managers and staff, the committee and Council for their efforts in creating a top 10 caravan park.”

Recent internal road works compliment upgrades to the abolition blocks, a new ensuite on the Bunkhouse which sleeps 32 people, new playground equipment, improved camp kitchen and significant landscaping.

Works are expected to be completed early in 2016 with only minimal disruption to guests during the construction phase. Experience in other parks suggests that guests are generally supportive of such projects as they understand it’s a vital part of creating better facilities for their use.

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Mannum RSL ur annual dinner was held on Sunday 1st November at the Mannum Football Club. We had an attendance of 130 persons from various clubs and community organisations. An enjoyable day was had by all.

Well done to the Mannum Football Club for the excellent meal and the use of their facilities. Also, thanks go to the Air Cadets and Staff for their excellent table-waiting duties.

During the day our cemetery refurbishment raffle was drawn.

1st prize was won by Elaine Borchardt of Younghusband, 2nd prize to Deb Webster of Wongulla and 3rd prize to Mary Dohnt of Mannum.

Congratulations to the winners and thanks go to all prize donors and ticket purchasers.

The proceeds all go to bettering our Garden Of Memory.

On Wednesday 11th November at 11:00am a Rememberance Day service was again held at the Garden Of Memory at the Mannum Cemetery. Approximately 80 persons attended and after the service a very enjoyable lunch was held at the RSL clubrooms.

Thanks to the volunteer ladies for putting on this lunch and to others throughout the year.

Their efforts are much appreciated by all.

Don’t forget our Wednesday “Happy Hour”. Every Wednesday at the RSL clubrooms from 4pm. Drop in for a drink and chat etc. During the hot months, if the temperature is 35C or over happy hour will be cancelled.

The next general meeting will be our annual Christmas lunch to be held on Thursday 17th December. The first general meeting of 2016 will be Thursday 21 st January at 1000hrs.

Mannum RSL would like to wish everyone a happy and safe Christmas and New Year and we hope for a happy and peaceful 2016.

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Murraylands Career Development Centre t the end of November, MADEC’s contract partnership with Regional Development Australia Murraylands and Riverland Inc (RDAMR) for the provision of Career Services and Ticket to Training programs will be completed for the 2014/15 period. As of the 1st December 2015, RDAMR will be performing this function in-house with the establishment of a Career Development Centre in the Murraylands office, located at 137 Adelaide Road, Murray Bridge.

MADEC was a subcontractor under RDAMR’s Skills for Jobs in Regions project and over time both organisations have enjoyed a strong partnership, which has complimented the services offered by RDAMR in the region.

Today RDAMR has a strong link with the business and job seeker community in the region and the move to establish an in-house Career Development Centre is a natural progression in their service offering.

This format has been proven to work extremely well throughout all of the other RDA offices in the State and will see RDAMR move to provide a uniform level of service throughout South Australia.

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Chief Executive, Jo Podoliak stated that RDAMR has been very happy with the services and outcomes previously provided by MADEC and that they were looking forward to providing consistent services to job seekers at a State level.

“We believe that our strength in economic development and a d viso r y ser vices with employers leaves us well placed to directly connect these businesses in the region with people seeking jobs and training to support future employment goals”, Chief Executive, Jo Podoliak said.

RDAMR will be recruiting to find a suitable candidate for the Career Practitioner position at the Murraylands Career Development Centre in the coming weeks.

RDAMR will be working closely with MADEC to ensure that there is no impact on clients throughout the transition period and to ensure that the relationship remains fruitful for both parties in the future.

RDAMR would like to thank MADEC for their high level of service throughout the years and look forward to their continuing support for the CDC and Ticket to Training Services.

For more information visit the website www.rdamr.org.au

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My Pet Topic Feeding Fussy Birds Pellets

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utrition has come a long way in the last 10 years and with improvements in ingredientquality and manufacturing techniques many birds will readily take to pelletised foods. Although there are some birds that will initially reject pellets, this is simply because they do not recognize them as food.

With a little cunning and persistence you can successfully change these fussy eaters over onto a better diet.

Some Simple Strategies 1. Mix Pellets and seed together 50/50 in your birds regular dish and add enough hot water to make the mix sticky. Push this mix into the bottom of the bowl. Your fussy eater will pick through this damp mix but will also get the taste for the pellets. The seed content can then be reduced over 5 days and dry pellets can be added. Remember if adding water to any food you must replace it daily.

2. A blend of dry seed and pellets can be offered as a mix in the bird’s regular feed dish, this tends to be a slower process than the wet mix.

3. Hand raised birds or birds raised by parent birds that eat pellets will wean directly onto pellets. In many cases faster than weaning onto seed.

Bird Bikkies Vetafarm pellets are 100% edible. In time, birds will even consume the fine powder at the

bottom of the food bowl. So, providing this powder is not spoilt, it is unnecessary to throw it away.

Either leave it for your bird to consume, or mix it with a bit of water to make a paste, then bake some bird bikkies?

Other Things to Feed Your Bird Just like us, birds require variety in their diet. Pellets are formulated to provide total nutrition when they make up 80% of the diet but fruit and vegetables, in particular dark green or red varieties, should be available regularly. Always avoid chocolate and avocado as these foods are toxic. When in flower, native branches are great and offer stimulation. Foraging is also important and should be a regular activity for your bird.

Vetafarm’s Deli-Stix are a healthy treat and specifically made to encourage natural foraging behaviour.

Complete Nutrition Vetafarm diets should make up approximately 80% of your birds food and the remaining 20% should be made up of fruits and vegetables.

When feeding Vetafarm diets no other prepared supplement is required, all the necessary protein, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals are incorporated into the diet designed for your bird.

Jane Humphrey Mannum Pet & Rural Opposite the ANZ teller machine

Christmas Period Arrangements Office Closures Residents and Ratepayers are advised that the following office closures will apply during the Christmas period.

17 December 2015

Mannum & Cambrai: Morgan: 24 December 2015 Mannum, Morgan & Cambrai: 25 December 2015 to 4 January 2016, inclusive:

Close at 12 noon Closed all day Close at 12 noon All offices closed

For any urgent matters please refer to the after hours telephone numbers listed in the telephone directory.

Garbage Collections

Christmas Day and New Years Day: No household collections.

General household and Recycled waste collections over Christmas and New Year will take place one day later. Refer to the Kerbside Collection Calender.

Wheelie bins are to be out by 6:00 am on collection days.

Waste Transfer Stations All waste transfer stations will be closed on Christmas Day, New Years Day. All facilities will be closed on CFS declared total fire ban days except where advertised opening time is prior to 12 noon.

No other changes to the normal operating hours of all waste transfer stations.

Russell J Peate, Chief Executive Officer

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ot much news on the competition side of things having only competed in one regatta at Port Adelaide. Two coxless pairs, one Double scull, two quad 4s, two sweep 4s and a full Mannum Masters Mens 8 all had minor placings. Three of our Masters Men, Dean Mobbs, Chris Pfitzner and Phil Gebhardt combined with a Pembroke member to row in the Classic 6km Round the Island Time Trial at West Lakes in a time of 26 minutes, however they were the only Crew in their class so it didn’t really count for anything.

The next Regatta is the two day event at Renmark on 5th and 6th of December, with a full contingent of men and women Masters, together with some of the Junior Girls to hopefully row two double sculls, a quad 4 and possibly a couple of scull races on both days.

Training for the Juniors has been interrupted the last few weekshaving to resort to indoor training on the rowing machines with the usual southerly winds arriving late afternoon on schedule. On the subject of rowing machines, the Rowing Club, with the assistance of Brian Wilsden from the Community College, organized two weeks of Come and Try at the Community Centre for Years 8, 9 and 10. With the assistance of Max Lindsay and Robin Bourne, two of our Master Rowers, and two sessions with Peer Richards, the Development Officer from Rowing SA, we catered for approx 60-70 Students. Thanks also to Deb from the Community Centre who also was able to assist. There were quite a few girls and boys that showed real potential on the machines with technique and strength. Unfortunately it’s very

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disappointing that not one has come forward to go to the next level of trying in boats on the river. The School and Club has in past years had a rich history in winning Schoolboy/girl and Senior Titles at State and National Level, so it would have been good to be able to continue to foster the young people into rowing.

Improvements to the Club Rooms continue with the repainting of the walls and floors and the acquisition of new table tops through Leith Kahl Cabinet Makers. This has brightened up the whole place and will certainly be appealing for hirers. The Club has also submitted a grant through Club’s SA for a defibrillator. There has been quite a bit of news of Clubs being encouraged to have these Lifesaving units on hand. If successful Henry Cowell, the Regional Officer from St John, has offered to organize a workshop on the use of these units and will perhaps encourage more Sporting Clubs in the area to acquire a unit for themselves. Whilst we do have an aging group of Master Rowers, one would hope that we don’t need to use it in a real life situation.

Finally the Club will be having it’s Christmas get together on Sunday 13th December, commencing at 3pm with a cruise on the Jester, followed by drinks, nibbles and a light buffet dinner from 4pm. The cruise is limited to 30 people at a cost of $10, so first in first served. Replies by 9th December.

Once again, anyone interested in rowing or the above can contact Brian Bormann on 0417 803 707.

PS Marion and Mannum Dock Museum

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t the end of 2015 it is time to reflect on what has been a busy year of activities for the Mannum Dock Museum.

The PS Marion has travelled on a range of cruises to Blanchetown, Swan Reach, and Big Bend. The annual Rockford Steam Powered Dinners continue to be well booked in advance, charter cruises are popular too with the last one being held on the weekend of 7th and 8th November, which saw 85 passengers enjoying an evening dinner function.

The year finishes for the PS Marion with two Christmas Lunch cruises on 5th and 6th December.

Working bees have kept the boat maintained in good working order with a slipping booked next year in September which will see work on the paddle boxes completed.

The restoration momentum has picked up for the PB Mayflower with a deadline and schedule in place.

Adam Fitton, the Echuca shipwright, has been back in Mannum and worked with volunteers so the paddle boxes are now fabricated to resemble the 1913s, the fairleads are ready to be fitted, the rubbing battens are in

place and work is continuing on the steering linkages.

One of the volunteers, who has completed the recently held blacksmith training, is making brackets for the boat in the blacksmith shop situated in the museum grounds.

School excursions continue to be regularly booked, and organised by Marg Dowley and a team of volunteers. Marg also has been busy taking groups of adult visitors from the Princess and Proud Mary boats through the museum.

The MDM recently bid farewell to Athalie Verrall the Coordinator of the Information Centre and PS Marion volunteers, and welcomed her replacement Jennifer Hoskings.

We wish Jen “all the best” in her new role. Many Mannum residents will remember Jen from her days at the Mannum branch of BankSA. If you have any queries contact: Information Centre, Jen Hoskins Phone: 8569 1303 Museum, Jenny Callander Phone: 8569 2733 Email museum@psmarion.com Website: www.psmarion.com Facebook: PS Marion/Mayflower

Happy Christmas.

Jenny Twigden

Brian Bormann, Secretary

Adam Fitton, Rob Bowring and volunteers on the PB Mayflower

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Mannum Golf Club Competition Results Date: 27/10/2015 Competition: Stableford Sponsor: Mannum Blinds and Curtains K Dohnt 39 D Wilson 36 C Vigar 36 D Jericho 35 D Gaskell 34 S Thompson 33 R Burt 32 B Logan 31 Longest Putt Robin Burt Date: 07/11/2015 Competition: Stableford Sponsor: Bridge Tyre Service B Hendry 41 T Miller 41 C Chadwick 40 K Dohnt 39 D Wilson 39 J Applebee 38 R Burt 38 B Hughes 38 Nearest To Pin 4 & 13 Robin Burt 6 & 15 Jeff Applebee Longest Putt

Denis Jericho Date: 10/11/2015 Competition: Stableford B Silcock 44 K Dohnt 40 D Jericho 40 R Burt 39 S Thompson 38 B Logan 37 T Miller 37 D Gaskell 35 Nearest To Pin 4 & 13 Bob Silcock Date: 14/11/2015 Competition: Stableford Sponsor: Grundy’s Shoes, B&C Excavations K Dohnt 42 J Packer 41 B Hughes 41 S Thompson 41 M Logan 40 B Hendrie 39 K Williams 38 G Bormann 38 Nearest To Pin 4 & 13 Bob Logan 6 & 15 Bob Logan

Longest Putt Bob Silcock Date: 17/11/2015 Competition: Stableford Sponsor: Murray Computers B Silcock 39 D Jericko 38 K Bretag 35 K Dohnt 30 Date: 21/11/2015 Competition: Monthly Medal Sponsor: Mannum Mooring and Slipway G Borman 71 T Miller 71 D Wilson 72 B Silcock 72 S Thompson 73 D Gaskell 73 P Joiner 73 R Burt 73 Nearest To Pin 4 & 13 Brenton Hughes 6 & 15 Bob Logan Longest Putt Brenton Hughes

Three men died on Christmas Eve and were met by Saint Peter.

“In honour of this holy season,” Saint Peter said, “You must each possess something that symbolizes Christmas to get into heaven.”

The first man fumbled through his pockets and pulled out a lighter. He flicked it on. “It represents a candle,” he said. “You may pass through the pearly gates,” Saint Peter said.

The second man reached into his pocket and pulled out a set of keys.

He shook them and said, “They’re bells.” Saint Peter said, “You may pass through the pearly gates.”

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Creative Communities Christmas Pageant Float

Down to Earth The Community Garden At The Hub

“Noah’s Ark” ell, the Mannum Creative Communities Group are very please to present our next exciting project titled “Noah’s Ark”. It will be floating down Randell Street as part of this year’s Mannum Christmas Pageant on Saturday the 5th December 6pm to 10pm.A big thank you to group member Marg Haythorpe for the use of an old wooden boat to be filled

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with artistically created animals all made from recycled materials and of course “Noah” to be played by our special guest member for this project and local identity, Mr Kim Furler.

The group members are working feverishly behind the scenes in preparation for the big day, there will be elephants, giraffes, monkeys and a whole lot more. Kim has been warming up his singing voice to be projected loudly out into the crowd as he waves to the people atop the front of Noah’s Ark as it floats down Randell Street.

Do not miss this amazing creative Christmas Pageant float. See ya all there.

Merry Christmas from the Cr eative Co mmunities Group. We will be bringing more exciting creative projects to the Mannum Community in 2016. Happy New Year to you all.

Steve Oatway, Group Member

Kim Furler as Noah

Christmas Lights Display Wynarka Community

he gardeners are repeating one word after our first blast of heat for the season – mulch, mulch, mulch. It’s a great time of year for watching our gardens grow and enjoying the produce.

Here in the little garden at the Hub it has been a treat to see mums and dads pushing strollers wander in to pick strawberries for their kids to enjoy. One clever little toddler was heard to clearly exclaim “Berry, berry”, excitedly to dad as he handed over a second juicy strawberry and this simple interaction says it all.

The garden at the Hub is for everyone in the community, for all ages to enjoy, and if we can impart knowledge about food to our children, where it comes from and how to grow our own, we are giving a living gift, so to speak. We hope all our visitors munched from the strawberry patches over the past few months because they have now come to fruition and, might I say, with zero waste – it was hard but we tried our best to ensure that!

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It seems there is no end to the information shared on roses today. We know roses are red and violets are blue, but did you know there are multi-coloured flowers too? Of course I hear you say, there are white, maroon, apricot and lilac, pink and yellow hues. Not just bushes and shrubs but climbers, miniatures and landscapes, including ground covers too.

They are tougher than you may think; surviving in neglected gardens and thriving even without a regular drink.

Apparently there is a magical rose named Abracadabra on which each flower is unique. A single bush can produce flowers of varied, ribboned colour duets – first a maroon and yellow rose appears, then maroon and white, and just when you thought you’d seen it all, and all about it had been said, hey presto, the next flower to bloom is mysteriously yellow and red!

True story.

Thought for the day: “Dig the well before you need a drink.”

Deb, on behalf of Down to Earth

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December 2015

Sunday, 17th January 2016

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2 – 4 PM Mannum Uniting Church Join us to sing your favourite hymns

Part proceeds from lucky dips will be donated towards the Wynarka Christmas tree and Community Gathering. Thanks for some items donated by Karoonda Newsagency and General Store.

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Christmas Service

Summer Lawn care

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arm-season lawns such as Kikuya, Buffalo and Couch develop ‘thatch’ over a period of time. Thatch is basically the dead and decaying root/shoot matter, which in moderation is good for the lawn as it encourages earthworms to do their job, but when the thatch starts to obstruct water, air and nutrients you need to do some maintenance. Early December is the perfect month to cut warm-season lawns down low. This will remove any thatch built up in the lawn and allow nutrients to reach the root system. After cutting the lawn add fertiliser, giving the lawn some instant essential nutrients.

Next you will need to lightly top dress with some sandy loam to a thickness of about 1 cm in any low areas.

During Summer, with its heat and hot dry north winds, soil tends to dry out very quickly.

If you notice when you are watering that the water seems to run away and not seep into the ground your lawn may need a wetting agent applied. Wetting agents trap water wherever they are spread and consequently will keep your water bill down. In most gardens in the Mid Murray area, lawns will need regular watering.

Light applications encourage shallow roots that dry out easily during hot weather. Instead, water early in the morning providing a deep soak watering. Sprinklers should be allowed to operate until the top 10-15cm is wet. This advice applies to pop up sprinklers as well as those moved by hand. The best watering regime in

Summer would be to water early in the morning, twice a week. The best indication that your lawn needs watering is when the leaves begin to wilt and discolour slightly. Then it is time for another deep watering Now is a good time to test your sprinkler systems, so you can ensure they are in good working condition in readiness for the heat of summer. Turn on your sprinkler system (make sure it is not a windy day); any sprinklers not spraying correctly should be removed from the ground, cleaned and then re-attached. If cleaning has not fixed the sprinkler then replace it with a new one. Over time, sprinklers can steer off course. To fix this problem simply hold the pop-up part of the sprinkler while it is turned on and turn it around to reach the desired area.

If you have cool-season lawns, such as Tall Fescue, Kentucky Blue and Rye, then raise the level of your lawnmower and cut them high. By raising your lawnmower to “7” during summer, this high cut will protect your lawn from the sun, allow your watering to last longer and help shade the crown of your grass. Warm-season lawns should be cut low during summer.

Applying the correct lawnmowingtechniques, combined with appropriate deep root watering routines and some fertilisation will result in a beautiful lush green lawn, with a deep root system that will be heat and drought tolerant.

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nce again, St Andrews Anglican Church will celebrate Christmas with a Christmas Eve service and supper on Thursday 24th December at 7:30pm.

With the many families who either have visitors on Christmas Day or who travel to family venues for their traditional Christmas lunch, parishioners have expressed their preference for this Christmas Eve service.

This year it will take the form of a carols and candlelight service and the parish priest, Rev John Thompson, has emphasised that any visitors would be most welcome.

Christmas Is Upon Our Doorstep This is the time the smell of turkey fills the air The time when the sun engulfs the deck A time for wonder on what the next year will bring Or even more of what Santa is bringing It’s the time that big green tree is placed Strewn with tinsel and baubles With a star atop the green spire As the lights dance across the branches As friends and family rejoice about all that’s good Bellies full of food and wine Bags full of gifts for all With photos all around Just remember don’t over indulge Remember the sunscreen Don’t forget the presents Remember that we’re lucky to be here

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Father Christmas and the Red Tape ather Christmas nearly didn’t make it this year. Firstly, two graduate students appeared uninvited at the North Pole. They were doing research for their doctorates having bachelor degrees with honours in “Gift Giving” and “Present Provisioning”.

Their joint thesis was “Charity begins with a Government Grant”.

They addressed FC as Santa Claws. When he tried to point out that they had spelt it incorrectly they showed him that the spell checker on their tablets said “claws” was correct. It came as a great surprise to them that FC received no grants. To their amazement there was no time lost in filling out reports and account keeping that was necessary to satisfy the various grant administering authorities. This meant that productivity was much higher as all efforts could be concentrated on the business of Christmas. The students departed, shaking their heads sadly and declaring it would never work. They pointedly ignored the FC experience when submitting their written work.

That was in September. Father Christmas found that, because of the distractions, there had been a number of chores, such as brushing the reindeer’s coats and polishing the sleigh’s runners and bells, neglected.

Then a plethora of government personnel

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arrived, determined to ensure that FC Enterprises complied with the various normal regulations required of all incorporated and public organisations. They were appalled to discover that the whole enterprise was not incorporated, did not have an ABN number and had never filed a tax return. From past experience these hardened investigators knew that the organisation must have something to hide so they proceeded to search every nook and cranny. The only thing they found was the unfailing cheerfulness of everyone, and the cooperation given to every enquiry.

Finally the government sleuths left happier than when they arrived. The bonhomie around them entered even their hardened hearts; full of Christmas spirit they wished everyone the compliments of the season as they departed.

Of course work had been delayed so everyone had to work a little harder and a little longer. Then the work place safety authorities arrived. They quickly made their presence felt, impounding all chisels – “they must be blunted” – and all handsaws – “the teeth must be filed away”. They also insisted that Rudolph must follow the sleigh, not lead it since his red nose was the same as a stop light placed at the rear of a vehicle. No amount of pleading would get

these people to change their minds. All work in the toy workshops halted and Christmas was beginning to look bleak.

And then to cap it off the mail authorities declared that they would not deliver to the North Pole because it had no postal number. The authorities found out that the power of the people was bigger than the power of bureaucracy. Normal mail services were renewed after a world-wide protest by children, parents, and all those for whom the spirit of the season was important.

Meanwhile, the workers had revolted. The safety authorities were gathered together and imprisoned in a large room. There they were required to write out one hundred thousand times, “I must use common sense when applying regulations.”

Finally the great day arrived and, despite everything, all preparations had been completed. The jolly old red caped man took to the sky. He even left gifts for the safety people, the tax officials and all other recent visitors.

And faintly throughout the world a merry “Ho, Ho, Ho” could be heard, together with the reindeers chanting “Peace on earth, goodwill to all mankind.”

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Issue Number 108

Emily’s Christmas Tree

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t was hot. No breeze swayed the curtains; the windows were tightly closed against the morning sun. Emily sat under the ceiling fan and wondered if she should turn on the air conditioner yet. There was a plastic imitation of a tree in the corner and a few limp decorations thrown onto it but it wasn’t Christmas. It couldn’t be Christmas.

Christmas was snow – real snow on the windows; and crunchy snow under foot, and Christmas carolling wrapped in scarfs and mittens, and seeing your breath as you looked into shop windows, and a real tree that you picked out yourself and helped Grandpa pull home on a sleigh. Well, that was exaggerating. Grandpa had been dead for ten years now and the tree had come from the corner of Main Street where Uncle Harold set up his cart every December. But it was a real tree and smelt like a pine forest – and dropped its needles all over the rug. OK, so a real tree wasn’t perfect. But it was really a Christmas tree. Christmas was lots of things and they weren’t here.

Emily sighed. This was her first year in Australia and she wondered how she was going to make a Christmas for her husband and three sons in this hot place that had nothing Christmassy about it.

Even the street decorations were wrong. They just hung there sort of bare, no snow on them and no swirls of snow flakes when the wind blew, just awful clear blue skies. And heat. Lots and lots of heat. No popcorn around the fireplace this year.

The kids seemed OK with it. They enjoyed singing their Christmas songs at the school break up, outside in their shorts and thongs. Emily tried to join in but when it came to Jingle Bells she just

couldn’t. “Dashing through the snow…” No way.

Not in her lightest summer frock and slathered with sun cream. She was getting a nice tan though, even with the sun cream; Saturday mornings at the beach were nice. The neighbours were friendly and they visited on the patio most evenings. It just wasn’t Christmas. Emily took herself to the kitchen to make a salad. There was a barbeque at a neighbour’s house tonight so at least she wouldn’t need to cook inside.

Just then the doorbell rang and Emily’s next-door-but-one neighbour, Jill, stood at the door and gave a happy little wave. “Hi, Em.” (Emily was getting used to being ‘Em’. She had decided ‘Aussies’ were not happy until they had given you a nickname.) “Going to the mall, there’s a sale on – wanna come?” Jill shrugged, “It’s air conditioned, but my car isn’t.” Emily grinned, “We can take mine,” and grabbed her handbag.

The sales were good. They bought a sandwich at the mall and got home just in time to meet the boys coming home. Jill whispered, “Can we leave the presents in the boot. I’ll come back and get mine tonight when my kids are in bed.” Emily understood ‘boot’. “Sure, I’ll park them in the shade. Catchya.” She hit the air conditioner switch as she went in, feeling a bit smug about how she was fitting in. Then she saw that pathetic Christmas tree. How would she put presents around that? All of a sudden she was homesick again.

Emily tried to give the barbeque a miss. She pretended a headache but the kids weren’t going for it. Their friends were going to be there and their father, Jeffrey, was coming home late and they were supposed to meet him there. Emily

slumped up the street behind her excited boys, wishing she could just go home. It seemed the whole neighbourhood was at the barbeque. The house backed onto a little park and the kids and some of the men soon organized an impromptu soccer game while the women set up the tables.

Emily gave the salad she had made to Jill, saying she needed to sit in the shade. She didn’t look up until she heard the noisy old ute pull up the driveway and a deep voice yelled, “Hey, Em, we got you something. Come have a look.”

It was a tree. Not any tree, a really big pine tree that hung over the end of the ute. Three men stood grinning, looking at the huge tree. “We can’t have you missing home on your first Christmas,” said the one called Bluey. “Lucky I work at the forestry. She’s pretty big, we’ll have to cut her to fit.” Which they did that same night. Emily watched them, in their singlets and shorts, sweating and sawing. It took three tries before they were satisfied. Bluey insisted they couldn’t take too much at once because it had to just touch the ceiling, just like the picture. Emily wasn’t sure which picture until Jeff showed her a photo of her at age six beside the tree her grandfather had brought home. “They saw it when they came around Saturday,” he said. “See Em, it’s Christmas here too.” Emily found herself smiling through tears. As soon as she could talk, she picked up her phone. “Jill, it’s Em. Don’t worry about getting the presents tonight, I’ll drive them up in the morning. I need to go back to the mall tomorrow anyhow and get some of those decorations they have on sale. Gotta get ready for Christmas. Wanna come?”

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The Gifts

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s Christmas beckons, I reflect upon the gifts I have cherished during my 70 years. I grew up in Broken Hill, a harsh, dry and very dusty town of ugly corrugated iron and grey slag dumps. But my parents created a home garden on limestone and clay. Colour, perfume, fresh vegetables and fruit surrounded our dull old house. This was their first gift to us. Mum’s gift as a pianist was shared with us most evenings to encourage us to listen, sing and love the beauty of our great composers. Dad enjoyed singing in the town’s male voice choir, a lifelong gift to his community.

On weekends we often went bush, to gather fuel for mum’s wood oven or cow pats for Dad’s veg patch. We climbed red-gums in the dry creek-beds or explored rugged hills and gullies for sparkling mica and quartzite. In good years we marvelled at the fields of egg and bacon daisies, Sturt Peas and deep purple Darling Peas. During Easter holidays we travelled to a bend in the Darling and dangled a fishing line or caught yabbies. The wonders of the vast outback were ours to explore. These gifts have shaped my life. I wanted to share these experiences by teaching, writing and growing our unique flora.

By continuing to learn alongside my partner of 48 years, by daring to challenge ourselves with new projects, including teaching in the Arab nation of Yemen,

while backpacking through Europe and Africa, then returning home to tackle native revegetation, I have used the gifts my parents bestowed.

Please accept my personal gift to you, my passion for a fair, sustainable and equitable world. Max and I wish you all a unique, diverse and creative Christmas in which you too share your own special gifts!

Jacqui Merckenschlager

Birthright A letter I received today brought news from friends a world away.

There, written on ‘World Vision’ pad, transcribed by field staff for the dad of my young Ethiopian boy, were poignant words of hope and joy.

The letter was his warm reply to one I’d written - one that I found time to pen and seal and send to my young boy, as sponsor-friend.

The letter told me all were well, their land worked up for crops they’d sell and, when the maize was sown a week, God sent the good rains which they seek.

But that was all I learned of life in their oasis torn by strife, for the remainder of the letter told me only things were better thanks to kind support from me, moral and financially.

I tallied up the times again he’d thanked me and it came to ten.

Tears of anguish welled inside, blending shame with touch of pride.

On resource-imbalanced Earth, I’d been fortunate at birth to have had my life begun in a country lacking none of the common signs of wealth; freedom, learning, food and health while this man, perhaps my age, inherited the crushing cage of poverty which he’d pass on, inevitably, to his son.

That birthright, hollow gift of fate, was burdened by the added weight of gratitude, for help I see as my responsibility.

Max Merckenschlager

Christmas Gift Suggestions To your enemy, forgiveness.

To an opponent, tolerance.

To a friend, your heart.

To a customer, service.

To all, charity.

To every child, a good example.

To yourself, respect.

Oren Arnold

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Mannum Mag

Issue Number 108

Backyard Winners

Crissy Countdown

Free Giant Pumpkin Seeds Available

We’ll pause from production and shut down our schools we’ll treble consumption of foodstuffs and fuels we’ll light up our houses with festoons of jewels this magical season of Christmas.

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f you think you don’t have enough space to grow a giant pumpkin, think again!

Many of the world’s heaviest pumpkins have been grown by backyard growers. If you have enough space for a few ‘jack and the bean stalk’ size runners, you will soon be in the race to enter the Murray River Giant Pumpkin Competition at the Cadell Harvest Festival on Easter Saturday 2016.

“With the grand prize of a trip to the United States, proudly donated by MGA Insurance Brokers, it is well worth the challenge”, said Chairman of the Cadell Community and Tourist Association, Danny McGurgan.

For over 100 years people have been growing giant pumpkins with William Warnock the first giant pumpkin world record holder at the Paris Worlds Fair in 1900. William’s pumpkin weighed in at 400 pounds (45.4kg), quite small compared to the current world record holder of Ben Meier of Switzerland with his pumpkin described as ‘big as a ute’ weighing in at 2323.7 pounds (1054.01kg).

Free seeds are available now at outlets across the Riverland, Murraylands and Adelaide Hills.

You can also contact the award winning community group at Cadell, who recently one the Brand SA regional ‘Community Award’ for their outstanding achievements in keeping their township vibrant and alive. Visit cadell.org.au and they will send you out free giant seeds to start you on your race to grow the heaviest pumpkin.

Cadell’s winner this year was Kieren Myers with his prized pumpkin weighing in at 130kg.

“It was a great effort in a difficult growing season and we hope to see many more growers take up the challenge to win the ultimate prize in this great pumpkin race”, said Paul George, Managing Director, MGA Insurance Brokers.

The festival has grown into one of the signature events in the Mid Murray Council and Riverland tourism regions attracting over 3000 people each year. “We are extremely proud of the Murray River Giant Pumpkin competition and the Cadell Harvest Festival in our Council region and the dedication the community brings to this event each year”, said Mid Murray Council Mayor, Dave Burgess.

Free seeds are now available at various regional outlets or you can contact Kevin Myers on 0428 518 944 who will send you some seeds or visit the website for more details, www.cadell.org.au.

The 2015 Cadell Harvest Festival/Murray River Giant Pumpkin Competition will be held on Easter Saturday at the Cadell Oval so get your seeds, germinate, find your patch in the backyard and start growing!

Locally, free Murray River Giant Pumpkin Competition seeds are available from: Nildottie General Store, Mannum Visitor Information Centre, Mannum Newsagent, Mid Murray Council Offices, Sedan Post Office, Swan Reach General Store, Walker Flat Store.

We’ll bankroll the stores buying children their toys and restock the cellars for dads and the boys the throbbing of commerce each merchant enjoys is simply the heartbeat of Christmas.

We’ve fistsful of letters and cards to be sent to people forgotten since last year’s event for life superseded intentions well-meant last season of memories called Christmas.

We’ve carols to sing to a God we once knew we’ll pour into churches and fill every pew as Caesar has Caesar’s we’ll give Him His due this brief, reverend season of Christmas.

We’ll tune to the world of the family of man and give to the needy as much as we can, for Telethons work on the pay-later plan, each generous season of Christmas.

And when it’s all over and things settle back, we’ll comfortably slot in our deep-rutted track, until this time next year brings another attack of symptoms recurrent each Christmas.

Max Merckenschlager

I heard the bells on Christmas Day. Their old familiar carols play.

And wild and sweet the words repeat.

Of peace on earth goodwill to men.

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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The Murray Mouth and Goolwa - Part 3 oolwa was the first registered port on the whole length of the Murray River, and William Randell launched his “Mary Ann”, the very first paddlesteamer on the river in 1853. To obtain the necessary customs clearance for his cargo of supplies for sale to settlers in the colonies of Victoria and New South Wales, it was first necessary for him to steam 100 river-miles downstream from Noa-No Landing, a little way up-stream from the site of the village of Mannum.

On his arrival in Goolwa, Randell discovered the new large barge “Eureka” almost completed for Captain Cadell, whose arrival in his new paddle driven steamer “Lady Augusta” was imminent. In some haste, Randell sailed from Goolwa on March 29th 1853 on his first attempt to navigate the Murray.

This one small paddlesteamer was the forerunner of the great fleet of paddlesteamers and barges that plied the river in vast numbers for the next 70 years.

Goolwa immediately began to expand to see the establishment of the aforementioned railway, a brewery, flour mill, foundry and ship-yards. Many of the substantial stone buildings still stand today under heritage listing. These create an excellent tourist background to the Signal Point Murray River Interpretive Centre, adjacent to the wharf from which the old paddlesteamer “Oscar W” and modern tourist vessels regularly operate.

From Goolwa, the channel into Lake

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Alexandrina heads east, with Hindmarsh Island and other small landmarks to starboard, eventually reaching Currency Creek, the Finnis River and the small township of Clayton.

Many beacons mark the shallow channel past Rat Island and the vastness of the lake offers a great challenge to the inland sailor.

Given good weather, a course of 68 degrees true will take you past Pomona Point and into a bay, where the channel markers provide a well-defined passage into the Murray River proper, 70 kilometres from the Murray Mouth.

The crossing of Lake Alexandrina can be extremely hazardous with strong winds and sea breezes from the Southern Ocean whipping the shallow waters into a frenzy of waves, with a short fetch and with every wave breaking. With an average depth of only two metres, it becomes dangerously shallow in the troughs of the waves. Many boats have broken up under the constant pounding on the bottom. The old paddlesteamer captains avoided this by always aiming to complete the crossing by 11 am. The weather can change suddenly with little warning. Lives have been lost from smaller boats, dinghies and canoes as the regular sea breezes come in from the Southern Ocean.

The Goolwa Barrage, 15 km upstream from the actual Murray Mouth, was constructed to prevent the salt water from encroaching into the river. It was built in conjunction with large pumping stations at

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Mypolonga and Mannum, which provide an essential supplement for domestic water throughout South Australia, the driest state in the Commonwealth. It was completed in 1942 in the era of Sir Thomas Playford, during in which South Australia was brilliantly led into an industrial force with a much greater demand for water to support this progress under his leadership.

With the first lock at Blanchetown, 320 kilometres upstream, the Goolwa barrage establishes a large fresh water storage.

Winds from the ocean across the lake regularly force the water back upstream causing the river to flow “backwards”. It can cause the water at Lock 1 to rise by almost a metre. After sunset the wind usually abates and the water then recedes.

The unwary, mooring a boat on a nice sandy beach for the night, can find themselves stranded next morning. This phenomenon provided a good amount of income for the author from his moorings at Caloote Landing where the sandy bank on the opposite side of the river, a popular mooring area for hire-houseboats, provided the “perfect trap” under these circumstances.

After trying, sometimes up to an hour, to reverse back into deep water, $20 was considered a small price to continue their cruise.

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Issue Number 108

Murray Bridge Matinee Series

Murray Bridge 2016 Matinee Series

t’s hard to believe that December is upon us. You are invited to the last “Out of the Square” touring event for the year, presented

by The Rural City of Murray Bridge. Enjoy a complimentary morning tea from 10am before the performance. Concert tickets are $20.00 each.

“Band of the SA Police Christmas Spectacular” Thursday 10th December 2015, at 11 am

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This extremely popular concert, featuring some of your favourite songs by South Australia’s own Band of the SA Police, is selling fast.

The program for the Matinee Series for January to June 2016 is now available. There is an exciting line-up of varied shows, and buying an $85.00 subscription to the six performances for a dearly loved parent or grandparent would be an ideal Christmas gift. If you would like a copy of the programme mailed out to you, please contact Avis on 8539 1430.

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partnership between Mannum Community College and Mid Murray Council gives public access to the school swimming pool during the summer months. The pool is opened and supervised by a combination of qualified staff and volunteers.

The pool will be open from 23rd

November 2015 until 27th March 2016.

If the temperature is over 28C, the pool is open from 4pm – 6pm week nights and 2pm – 6pm on weekends and school holidays. If the temperature is 38C or over, the pool is open from 4pm until 8pm.

The pool is closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and if forecast to be under 28C. Opening times are based on Nine News previous night forecasts for Murray Bridge. For more information contact Council on 8569 0100 or

he program for the “Out of the Square” touring events presented

by The Rural City of Murray Bridge for January to June 2016 is now available. There is an exciting line-up of varied shows.

Buying an $85.00 subscription to the six performances for a dearly loved parent or grandparent would be an ideal Christmas gift. If you would like a copy of the programme mailed out to you, please contact Avis on 8539 1430. Enjoy a complimentary morning tea from 10am before the performance. Concert tickets for the first show for 2016 are $17.00 each.

“Counting Bars” Thursday 21st January 2016, at 11 am

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This is the tale of singing inmates in an a capella musical. It follows the story of prison inmates who bond while singing and decide to enter the prison talent quest. What they don’t know is that a crazy inmate is planning to take them out of the contest, in potentially deadly ways!

Tickets to all shows, including subscriptions, 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.

Until 31st January, two exhibitions by local artists are being held in the Murray Bridge Regional Gallery. In Glenda Rowett’s Connections, the artist uses the medium of painted landscape to ask the viewer to be aware of the present moment, and to experience the stillness, and the space, of nature. All Shapes and Sizes features paintings and ceramics by four Murray Bridge artists: Detlef Baumer, Sue Foster, Jane Mason and Rose Walker. Their exhibition highlights that, by celebrating difference, sometimes what we have in common is revealed.

The Murray Bridge Regional Gallery is open from 10am to 4pm Tuesdays to Saturdays and from 11am to 4pm on Sundays.

Admission is free and there is also a gift shop selling a delightful array of hand-crafted gifts and artwork.

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Musical Miscellany Experiencing Christmas – Musically

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ah, the music of Christmas! Surely after the trauma of the present year we need music of peace and goodwill, of joy and hope. There is so much wonderful music around for this season. There is classical music written centuries ago by composers such as Bach, Mozart and Handel to modern carols by composers such as John Rutter. Also there is the more frivolous such as I saw Mummy Kissing Santa Claus and I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas.

All in their own way they too bring the joy of the Season.

Then there are other favourites which are not considered to be particularly Christmassy but if we think a little they do invoke images of joy and happiness.

For example consider Tchaikovsky’s last ballet, The Nutcracker. Surely a child’s Christmas includes a magic realm of sweets and presents. This is exactly the case in the second act when Clara has helped the wooden soldier defeat the wicked mice army. He turns into a handsome prince of course and leads her to the kingdom of the sugar plum fairy. The music of the Dance of the Flowers follows; magic stuff, Christmas magic.

Other Christmas music, not so well known yet full of the Christmas spirit include Bach’s Oratorio, where the pastorale captures the mood of the shepherds as the first visitors to the manger. Benjamin Britten’s A Ceremony of Carols also captures the mood and includes an old, sixteenth century, Scottish carol, Balulalow.

On a lighter note there are modern versions of traditional popular favourites. If you Google “Christmas Music List” you will find a range of offerings. Included are such tunes as Santa Claus is Coming to Town, by Bruce Springfield; Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer sung by Elmo and Patsy and Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree by Mel and Kim. One tantalising

offering which I have not heard was God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen by Bare Naked Ladies.

For those who want to cling to the older versions and listings you will still find Bing Crosby singing White Christmas, written by Irving Berlin who was a Jew; Nat King Cole performing The Christmas Song, which was co-written

by Mel Torme; and Gene Autry performing Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, written by Johnny Marks who also wrote Run Rudolph Run recorded by Chuck Berry.

Jazz offerings for Christmas have been fairly disappointing for me. The Idea of North released an album two years ago which is up to their usual standard.

Guitarist Charlie Byrd recorded The Charlie Byrd Christmas Album, however mostly it is very straight interpretations of tradition Christmas tunes, beautifully played. James Morrison bought out a sampler album some years ago which is pleasant and Janet Seidel recorded Hooray for Christmas. Still, for me they are mostly a little ho-hum and uninspired.

What will I listen to in this season? The Messiah of course. Several times.

And each time I will marvel that after all this time it still has the ability to send shivers down my spine as I hear A Trumpet Shall Sound and the Hallelujah Chorus in particular. I will also listen to the King’s College Choir “On Christmas Night” and I will again watch the BBC video “A Christmas History” and “A Choral Christmas”. I will also try to find other new musical Christmas experiences.

I wish you all a wonderful, joyous, musical Christmas.

Peter Weir

According to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, while both male and female reindeer grow antlers in the summer each year, male reindeer drop their antlers at the beginning of winter, usually late November to mid-December.

Female reindeer retain their antlers till after they give birth in the spring. Therefore, according to every historical rendition depicting Santa’s reindeer, every single one of them, from Rudolph to Blitzen, had to be a girl.

We should have known... only women would be able to drag a fat man in a red velvet suit all around the world in one night and not get lost.

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Issue Number 108

Shearer Ward Update Councillor Steve Wilkinson

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wish all our residents a Merry Christmas and hope you enjoy the Christmas festivities.

In the mail recently you should have received a postcard size invitation to “Tell us what is special about Mannum”. It would be appreciated if you could complete this and return it to Council. You may wish to include your thoughts on issues such as whether Council should have a green waste bin pickup, spend more or less money on roads and footpaths, spend more money on welfare services or funding OPAL. If you are struggling to pay your rates, you might want to tell us to go easy on spending and keep rate rises to a reasonable level.

What you tell us is very important as it will guide Council on its decision-making process for the provision of future services.

The centre road into the Mannum Cemetery has been resealed. Work on reconstructing and sealing 800 metres of Purnong Road has been completed, resulting in a marked improvement to this section of road. Paving work in the main street of Mannum has been completed. Subsurface drain and culvert cleaning has been completed which hopefully will help prevent flooding should we experience severe thunder storms in summer. The refurbishment of bin surrounds in the Mannum main street is progressing.

Council is discussing the replacement of the welcome and farewell signs into and out of townships. The existing signs have lasted over 15 years and have deteriorated over time. Restoration of the pug and pine cottage near the CambraiMurray Bridge-Mannum turnoffs is being considered.

The Council’s facebook page will be used for information sharing, promotion of activities, connecting with ratepayers, storytelling, important notifications and other online linkages. Social media allows online communities with common interests to connect, share and consume information, thoughts and ideas. It provides the opportunity for Council to engage in meaningful, two-way communication with

the broader community.

The Palmer Wind Farm development application is progressing to the point where the application is almost ready to be presented to the Development Assessment Panel for a decision. It is possible that a decision on the application may be made in December 2015. A Deed of Agreement is being negotiated with the applicant to ensure any construction, maintenance or repair of Council roads affected by the proposal is undertaken by the applicant and at their cost.

The auditor has stated that the 2014/15 Annual Financial Statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Mid Murray Council as at 30th June 2015. At the November 2015 Council Meeting we received the final budget review for 2014/15 and the first budget review for 2015/16.

The operating deficit is projected to increase by $647,000 to $1.97M, mainly due to an increase in depreciation. An increase of $1.8M expenditure on the expansion and upgrade of assets due to carry forwards of unspent funds from 2014/15 including the Truro treatment plant and Morgan Riverfront Development. The final budget review for 2014/15 states that the main variances are as a result of the receipt of advance payment of Federal Government Financial Assistance Grants, an increase in depreciation due to a revaluation of land and building assets, and the Truro Community Wastewater Management Scheme Project. My concerns with matters within the Annual Financial Statements and Asset Accounting Policy were raised through Council’s Audit Committee and answered competently by staff.

I attended the AGM of Mid Murray LAP at the Mannum Golf Club on the 12th November. A guest speaker from Butterfly Conservation SA Inc. spoke on ‘attracting butterflies to your garden’. Further information can be found on the Butterfly Conservation SA website. Mid Murray LAP’s Annual Report is available on their website: www.midmurraylap.org.au.

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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 State Government is reducing funding for Natural Resource Management. The SAMDB NRM Board formed a Deliberative Panel made up from 60 water licence holders and landowners who were asked to consider how the Region’s natural resources should be managed and funded. The panel has debated and provided numerous ideas and advice for the SAMDB NRM Board to consider when developing their 2016-19 business plan. A range of funding options is being considered, one of which is to increase the NRM levy.

I attended a Grass Identification Workshop hosted

by Natural Resources SAMDB and Mid Murray LAP at Meldanda Campsite, Cambrai. This was the first time I had been to this environmental venue. The community are to be congratulated on their excellent work in developing and maintaining this site that contains various native and introduced grasses, which are labelled for individual identification.

Council has received correspondence from the State Government Department of Planning Transport and Infrastructure regarding “A Modern Transport System for Agriculture”. The report examines issues relating to road access limitations affecting the efficient movement of agricultural equipment and machinery. Further information can be found in the November agenda available on Councils website.

Work previously undertaken at the Younghusband ski beach area has been unsuccessful. Council has the same problem along most sections of the river and even at Mary Ann Reserve. Council is not allowed to put sand in these areas. Sandbags have proved unsuccessful. Wash from ski boats is a main cause of the problem. Retaining walls can sometimes be unpopular. Council is investigating ways to improve access to the river.

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.

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* 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 108 Mannum Mag Page 21

Myth Versus Reality Rainbows

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here are many recorded myths detailing the extraordinarily creative imagination of our early ancestors as they developed stories in order to explain phenomena beyond their under understanding of the scientific reality available to us today.

This article on rainbows will hopefully be of interest and will be followed by more myths vs reality items.

The following is an example of a myth busted by science as portrayed by the scientist, Professor Richard Dawkins in his wonderfully illustrated book, The Magic of Reality.

What is A Rainbow?

The Myths The various rainbow myths on record apparently started between 5000 to 6000 years ago in the ancient heroic myth of the Sumerian civilisation, ‘The Epic of Gilgamesh’. Gilly meets an ancient character named Utnapashtin who tells a story about himself that occurred many centuries ago. Old Utna claimed the gods were angry with humankind because we made such a racket they couldn’t sleep. The chief god, Enlil, suggested they send a great flood to destroy everybody so that the gods could finally nod off. This was apparently agreed upon but the water god, Ea, warned Utna and advised him to tear down his house and build a very big boat and take into it ‘the seed of all living creatures’.

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Sound familiar? Yes, it rained for 6 days and nights and drowned every living thing not on the boat.

Eventually the boat came to rest on a hilltop and lo and behold another god created the first rainbow as a token of the gods’ promise to not send any more such terrible floods.

Noah’s Ark is a more recent, but similar story.

In that particular episode, which alsoended with a rainbow as a promise of no more terrible floods, there is an important difference. The trigger for the latter event was not noisy people, but wickedness.

Naturally enough there are other rainbow myths. There are tales of rainbow bridges created by the gods for people to cross from their island home to the mainland, for the gods to use to travel from their ‘sky world’ to earth (Viking myths) and stories of the rainbow being seen as a great snake soaring out of the ground to drink the rain. And, of course, the proverbial pot of gold, if you can dig where the rainbow hits the ground. Ah well, good luck.

Such imagination. Now for the reality.

The Reality You have probably heard of or read about the rather famous scientist, Isaac Newton, who, amongst many other discoveries, about 350 years ago discovered something called the ‘spectrum’, and that white light is really a

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mixture of all the different colours of the rainbow. This phenomenon was revealed to him when, in a darkened room, he allowed a beam of sunlight to pass through a prism (a triangular lump of glass). In short, what happens is the beam of light gets bent (refraction) but the angle of bend is different for each colour as it leaves the prism. For example, red light bends at a shallower angle than, say, blue light. The end result is the colours appear arranged as in a rainbow – red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet.

It gets a bit more complicated when you realize that raindrops are acting as prisms when you see them with the sun above and behind you. In fact the far side of the raindrop acts as a tiny mirror.

The light from the sun turns a somersault and is reflected backwards and downwards where it hits our eyes.

There you have it, the reality of a rainbow.

One of my great memories of a rainbow occurred during my time on the Great Barrier Reef when a whale surfaced next to my small fishing dory, blew, and caused a rainbow to appear as it engulfed me in its spray. A unique moment.

Next Myth vs Reality will ask: What is the Sun? Ralph Pitman

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Teen Challenge Weekly *CFC 3:00pm - 5:15pm Last session 10th Dec

BUB CLUB *CFC December 1st 9:30am - 11:30am

Every 3rd Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm Last appointments December 16th

5:30pm - 10:00pm Every second Friday

All activities are held during the School Terms and are advertised on our facebook page and website www.mmss.com.au Monthly - Out n About Friendship Tours Harbour Town December 15th

Community Outreach School Holiday Programs are held at the HUB one week of each School Service Holiday.

Weekly *CFC 9:00am - 4:30pm

Christmas Friendship Lunch Tuesday 1st December Mannum Community Club

Fortnightly *CFC 5:15pm - 6:45pm December 8th

Weekly 10:00am - 11:30am $5 - Bring Yoga Mat Last session Dec 9th

Weekly 3:15pm - 5:30pm Last session Dec 9th

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. The HUB will close end of day on Friday 18th December and reopen for programs on Wednesday 27th January.

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Making Mannum Memorable he focus for the final column of 2015 about notable newbies is the other third of the ‘Gumeracha Gang’, a group of six lively ‘migrants’ from the hills to the west who have recently settled into our fine town.

Born and bred in Adelaide, Jacqueline (aka Jax) Jardine has worked in several administrative positions including with the SA Police, run her own cleaning business, worked in a flower farm, and sought jobs in far-flung regions of Queensland and Western Australia. In the meantime, she raised two sons, now 18 and 21 years old, played netball, and became heavily involved in the Gumeracha Football Club. She now commutes daily to the big city as a ‘DIDO’ (drive-in-drive-out), working as the Personal Assistant to the National General Manager of Boral, the renowned home materials company.

Craig Jardine (aka Jards) was born in Whyalla but schooled in Adelaide, where his obvious sporting prowess became apparent. He played for the South Australian state soccer side many times as a goalkeeper, and represented Australia at the Junior World Cup

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tournament in Singapore. He then swapped codes and played Aussie Rules football for West Torrens in the SANFL competition.

But Jards found that the commitment required and the payment received for either code didn’t fit in with his burgeoning career as a nurse at the Royal Adelaide Hospital. Other jobs over the years included being a sales rep for Ramset, an Adelaide-based building supplier, and distributing wines to hotels across Adelaide. And he raised a son, Ben, who will marry early in 2016.

A post-playing career as a coach led him to Mt Torrens and then Gumeracha, where he met Jax at the romantic location of the front bar in the local pub.

Together, they worked tirelessly for the Gumeracha Football Club (Jards is a Life Member), and after being a couple for some 17 years they decided to eventually marry – a good excuse to enjoy a honeymoon cruise around the South Pacific. Also weary of being a DIDO, Jards is delighted that he “only” has to drive 45 minutes daily to Mt Barker where he works for Veolia, an environmental services business.

After visiting two other members of the Gumeracha Gang (Cheryl and Daryn – subject of this column some two months ago) in Mannum, Jax and Jards swiftly relished our riverside lifestyle and realised the undisputed affordability of housing. They immediately began searching online for property, and a week later had bought their modest cottage with million-dollar views along the quiet end of River Lane. Their continual renovations include the front deck (rebuilt with the assistance of the remaining Gumeracha Gang), although they are also debating whether to actually demolish their home and rebuild on the same site.

Keen to “live life to the full” and devoted to the Adelaide Crows, they share their home with two sibling Rottweiler/Staffy crosses, Bella and Brutus, while relishing the tranquillity and loathing the commute - “we hate leaving in the morning and can’t wait to come home each evening”.

Paul Greenway

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Mid Murray Support Service Mannum Community Hub From the Coordinator It gives us here at the office great pleasure to wish Mid Murray Community Members a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Many of you will be looking forward to a welcome break spending valuable time with family and friends. We must also remember that Christmas is not a happy time for all. So be kind to each other, look out for your mates and extend a supportive hand if required. After all, isn’t that the true meaning behind the Christmas spirit?

Chr istm as off e r s us the opportunity not only for celebration but also for reflecting on the past and looking ahead to the year to come. It is also a time for us to send good wishes to those we care about.

Celebrating and respecting all helps us to realise the importance of harmony across our community irrespective of our diverse backgrounds.

We are fortunate to have a wealth of volunteers in all walks of life providing many services in our community. We would like to thank those who have contributed over the past year and encourage others to join them to continue the great work of making our community a great place to live. Without our volunteers we would not be able to provide our services to the community.

We also take this opportunity to send our sincere thanks to all our staff, board members, service recipients and community members who have supported us in many different ways. We welcome your

continued support in the New Year.

We hope that your Christmas is enjoyable and wish you a happy new year.

I can’t believe how fast this year has gone. MMSS has been working really hard on new programs and we are pleased to announce that, with the support of The Lions Club, IGA Fresh Mannum and ac.care, our “Mannum SOS”(Share our Services) emergency program is off the ground and so far we have been able to help numerous homeless and truly needy community members.

We have launched our new logo (see above). The logo symbolises that all services are one, under one roof.

We have made some changes in the office and we welcome Shelly Wachtel to a new role within the organisation. Shelly will be our new Volunteer and Community Liaison Officer. Shelly has lived in Mannum most of her life and for those who don’t already know her, she is bright and bubbly, just like the new MMSS logo. So if you would like to volunteer, give Shelly a call at the Main Office 8569 2129.

November 25th will be a huge thank you to all our Volunteers at the Pretoria Hotel Luncheon. We will have a guest speaker and prizes.

We are looking forward to a fun day.

If you are going to be alone on Christmas Day, give us a call at the main office. There are a couple of community members who have organised Christmas Day luncheons for those alone.

Main Office closure dates:

24th December at 4pm 4th January 10am.

From The HUB The HUB team thanks everyone who has assisted this year! You have done an amazing job, and we couldn’t have done it without your support and kindness.

We have some great programs planned for next year, there will be new activities for children and families to further support our thriving community.

There is another action-packed holiday program for our children: this will be held the first week of the holidays when schools break-up in December. Thank you for the support for this program from local businesses and to all volunteers and community members who have assisted again in providing an amazing program.

The HUB is delivering 15 different activities catering to all school aged children, as well as another grandparents’ day, this time to Victor Harbor.

MMSS acknowledgesandsincerely thanks Communities for Children Murraylands (facilitated by ac.care) for their partnership enabling The HUB to deliver these programs to our community. The Sept/Oct holiday program had an attendance of over 300, an incredible program!

Congratulations to all who were involved.

The HUB has a new program ‘Community Connections’. This is an outreach program to service the Mid Murray Region, aiming to connect isolated families with local support Closed: Reopen:

services and provide early intervention assisting those in need.

This service has grown rapidly and is achieving positive results in a short time frame.Community Connections is partnering with the Mannum Medical Centre and other local service providers.

The Hub closure dates: Closed from Monday 21st December 2015 Programs re-commence Wednesday 27th January 2016

The HUB team wishes you all a very safe and enjoyable Festive Season. Looking forward to connecting back with you all in the New Year!

From Scrooges Thanks to all our volunteers who have worked so hard throughout the year; you are really appreciated.

Thanks to all the people who have donated goods to Scrooges; without these donations we would not be able to provide some services to community members in need.

Have a happy and safe Christmas, we will see you in the new year.

Scrooges closure dates.

Friday Saturday Sunday Monday

25th 26th 27th 28th

December December December December

We will resume normal trading after that.

Keep informed or contact us.

Mid Murray Support Service Phone: 8569 2129 Facebook: Mid Murray Support Services Website: www.mmss.com.au Mannum Community Hub Phone: 8569 1832 Facebook: Mannum Community HUB Bev Forgan, Coordinator

New Community Plan

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id Murray Council wants to hear from its communities! With the commencement of the new Community Plan process, Council will be focusing on reaching out to its communities to hear what they are passionate about and what they see for the future of their towns.

Over the next six months, the Council Community Plan Team will be working to gather information and ideas from residents, ratepayers, businesses and community organisations in order to put together a vision for the Community and Council to work together to achieve.

The first consultation is in the form of a postcard, where the Community can give feedback on what they love about where they live and leave ideas for ways to make Mid Murray even better. An iPad Mini is up for grabs, simply for having a say in the future of your Community. In addition to the feedback postcards, a series of community forums will be held late this year and early 2016.

Often called a Strategic Plan, Mid Murray Council wants to emphasise that this is a Plan for the Community, by the Community. Director of Development and Environmental Services, Peter Graves, is taking a lead role in the development of the Community Plan.

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“We want to make sure the Community knows this is a Plan for them and their future, not just a piece of paper that sits on a shelf – we really want to partner with the Community in building and implementing the Plan,” Peter Graves said.

“In the coming months, there will be a major focus on getting out to the Communities and hearing what they have to say.

“I believe the Council has great potential and, in working together towards a shared vision, we can achieve some excellent outcomes,” he said.

Mid Murray residents are encouraged to keep an eye out for communication and events for the Community Plan and have their say. Feedback postcards are currently being distributed via letterbox drop and through local businesses and Progress Associations. Be sure to have your say by 11th December for the chance to win an iPad Mini and, more importantly, to help shape the future of Mid Murray.

Further information about the Community Plan, including feedback postcards and upcoming community forums, can be found online at www.mid-murray.sa.gov.au or by contacting Peter Graves at the Cambrai Council office on 8564 6020.

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Works, Services and Projects Update from Mid Murray Council rief notes on a selection of items discussed or determined at the Tuesday 10th November 2015 meeting.

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• The State Government has proposed a Transport System for Agriculture following consultation throughout the State. The Council supports the implementation of the Restricted Access Vehicles (RAV) routes or first/last mile issues and agrees that this can be added to the RAV network on State roads only. However, Council does not support the implementation of the Restricted Access Vehicle routes for first/last mile issues until necessary roadworks and other infrastructure improvements are made to allow such vehicles to operate safely.

• Following a request from a resident of Pine Village to seal a small portion of Apold Road, Council has agreed to consider funding the project on a shared cost basis and this will be considered in the 2016/17 financial year.

• The Welcome and Farewell signs in Mid Murray towns are worn or vandalised. Tenders have been obtained for the replacement of the 45 signs. The total cost is $157,500, excluding installation. The 2016/17 budget will consider a further tender for signage and additional designs.

• An application will be submitted under the 2016 SA Recreational Fishing Grants Program for a floating pontoon at Mary Ann Reserve. Council will support and assist other towns’ applications under this Program.

• Following a petition from Younghusband residents regarding the erosion of the ski beach and recreational area, Council representatives

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have met on site and are awaiting solutions suggested by the residents. Council will consider matching funding for the solutions submitted by the residents.

Since the Mid Murray Council Facebook page has gone live, we have 392 likes. Council is running a competition to help boost numbers.

Once 500 likes have been reached, all names will go into a draw to win a kobo e-reader.

Council is still progressing the Recharge Scheme for electric mobility scooters and wheel chairs.

The implementation has commenced in Mannum, Blanchetown, Sedan and Cambrai. Recharge locations will display stickers on front windows and above the recharge point. All participating businesses and Council owned buildings will be listed on the Recharge Scheme Australia website. Council’s Murray Transport Connections will be visiting Morgan, Cadell, Palmer and Tungkillo in the next few weeks and the remainder of Mid Murray Towns by the end of the year.

The significant benefit of OPAL (Obesity Prevention and Lifestyle) is recognised by Council. The Federal Government has previously withdrawn funding and the State Government may withdraw funding at the end of this financial year. Council is considering the various options in relation to the continuity of this program.

An agreement has been completed for the use of a portion of Council land surrounding the Tungkillo Waste Transfer Station for the grazing of sheep by Mr P Rolland.

Council noted a report on the achievements and

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savings by the Barossa Regional Procurement Group which includes the Mid Murray Council. Council has agreed to continue to fund the Barossa Regional Procurement Group for a further 2 years at a cost of $22,000 and $25,000 respectively, from 1st July 2016 to 30th June 2018.

• Following the submission of an expression of interest for the purchase of land at 38 – 56 Walker Avenue, Mannum (Old Mannum Primary School land fronting Walker Avenue), Renewal SA (on behalf of the State Government) have advised that they have accepted another offer for the land.

• In relation to the Palmer Wind Farm development application, Council has authorised the Director of Development and Environmental Services and the Director of Infrastructure Services to continue to negotiate and finalise the Deed of Agreement relating to covering the interests of Council’s infrastructure (road network) during the construction, maintenance, operation and decommissioning of the project with the applicant. A briefing session on the Deed of Agreement with Elected Members will be scheduled. The final draft of the Deed of Agreement will be presented to a Special Council meeting for adoption. Legal advice indicates that this Agreement must be undertaken prior to the presentation to the Development Assessment Panel, as it relates to works outside of the land for the development.

Russell Peate CEO, Mid Murray Council

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

School holiday times (when different) are in brackets.

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

For more information, telephone 8532 2633 during office hours.

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

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

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Mannum Leisure Centre Supervised Opening Hours

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

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

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

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

Room hire available.

Further information: 8569 0185

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Mid Murray Support Services Contact MMSS for details.

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

Phone: 8569 2129.

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

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Community Meetings Clash Calendar R e g u l a r m e e t i n g s o n l y 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. 10:00am Bible discussion and morning tea. Baptist House, William Street. Colin 0432 141 637.

10:00-11:15am, Yoga. MCH. Fee $5.00 Bring your own mat. www.mannumbaptist.org.au 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.

2015/16 Community Calendar NOVEMBER

JANUARY

Christmas Tree Festival Leisure Centre Friday 27th, 9:00am–2:30pm Displays, items, stalls and food.

Hymn-lovers Sing Mannum Uniting Church Sunday 17th, 2pm to 4pm Join us to sing your favourite hymns. Shared afternoon tea.

P h o ne: 8 5 6 9 7 3 9 2 o r 0449 947 009. See page 12

DECEMBER Mannum Christmas Pageant and Street Party Randell Street and Shearer Car Park Saturday 5th, 6:30pm to 10pm See page 1 Mannum Garden Group Lions Den Monday 7th, 11am Christmas Lunch. All welcome.

Contact: Bev Connell Phone: 8570 4322 Mannum Fun Run and Walk Mary Ann Reserve Sunday 13th, from 8:30am Register now.

Christmas Lunch Mannum Lions Den Friday 25th, 1:00pm Booking essential Contact: Shirley Mobile: 0407 467 745 See page 18 Wynarka Christmas Lights 24 Railway Terrace, Wynarka Friday 17th, 8:30pm-10:30pm, until Christmas Eve See page 12 Carols By The River Mary Ann Reserve Saturday 19th, 8:00pm-9:30pm Local vocalists and musicians, special guest.

See page 1

Australia Day Breakfast Mary Ann Reserve Tuesday 26th, from 7:00am Breakfast in the Park, Council Awards and Lions Youth awards.

See page 16 FEBRUARY Mannum Garden Group Lions Den Monday 8th, 10am South America adventure. All welcome.

Contact: Bev Connell Phone: 8570 4322 Mannum Show Fundraising Pretoria Hotel Friday 12th, 6:30pm Pre-show fundraising dinner and games night.

Contact: Gavin Pitman Phone: 0419 828 339 See page 3 CONTINUOUS Women of the River Country Arnold Gallery, Mannum Dock Museum Highlighting the importance of 19 remarkable women who played a vital role in shaping our mighty river country.

Exhibition on display until the end of the year.

Free entry.

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

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