Mannum Mag Issue 83 September 2013

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September 2013

Mannum, South Australia 5238

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Issue Number 83

Free Community Picnic

Medieval Weekend

free jumping castle, carousel, rides, face painting, music, traditional picnic games and activities and of course food will all be a part of the St Martin’s Community family picnic to be held at the Mannum School Oval on Sunday the 15th of September commencing at 10:00am.

This colourful event will be for people of all ages; children, parents, grandparents, relatives, singles, couples. Everyone can be a part of the fun.

In these times, when pressures upon families and individuals, both financial and from society and the media, can destabilise relationships, family and community life, St Martin’s Lutheran Church, Mannum, is being proactive in putting on a free day that will foster fun and togetherness. To this end there will be a short, relaxed, outdoor worship service that will focus on family and relationships.

Over the past two Easters, St Martin’s have put on a very successful and well attended Easter community breakfast in Arnold Park, and they hope to continue to build on the very good connections and rapport that have been developed. With this family picnic, they are continuing to put something back into the community.

St Martin’s are able to put on this event, due to the connection of members with a mango farmer in the Northern Territory who supplies mangoes that are sold through Lutheran churches and schools throughout the State. Hundreds of thousands of dollars have been donated to good causes as a result of this initiative.

All you will need to bring is something to sit on (folding chairs or rugs) and a salad to pool for the free lunch, which will start around midday. BBQ meat will be provided free. You may also wish to bring your own drinks. There will be a free ice-cream dessert for both the children and adults. (If anyone does wish to support the day through a donation, there will be an opportunity, but it must be stressed that there will be no obligation on anyone to do this. This is a free event!)

So come along and join in the fun and community spirit of what promises to be an uplifting and positive day for EVERYONE in Mannum and the surrounding areas. Please enter the school oval off Male Road.

“Hear ye, Hear ye, One and all… Lords and Ladies, Knights and Maidens. A great medieval weekend was had by all at ADARE Castle, Victor Harbor on the weekend of the 2nd to 4th August 2013.”

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hirty-nine students from Years 6-12 along with 9 adult Teen Challenge and Mannum Community College staff formed four Kingdoms for a weekend and discovered a lot about teamwork in the process. We named our Kingdom, painted our flag and then the challenges began.

Congratulations to the ‘Kingdom of Zamacia’ who were the overall winners for the weekend. We learned how to make chain-mail and splice ropes. We built castles and stormed each other’s castle, we got wet and muddy and tired but we all had an amazingly fun time.

Friendships were built, confidence grew and we heard what the Kingdom of Heaven is like.

The highlight of the weekend was the fancy dress Medieval Banquet on the Saturday night. We had Knights and Ladies, Monks and Jesters, Kings and Queens, a Knights Templar and even a dragon. The banquet was emceed capably by jester Jeremy and his helpers with jousting, juggling, apple eating and more that followed the meal of ‘rump of the cow and leg of the chicken’.

About half of those who went on camp have been participating in an after school program ‘Princess’ for girls and ‘Braveheart’ for boys and have been having heaps more fun while learning more about ourselves and others.

We are extremely grateful to Community Benefit SA for the grant funding. Without that funding this camp would not have happened.

It was a great weekend and so many have been saying, “Can we do it again next year?”

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St Martin’s Community Picnic Organising Committee

Suicide: It’s No Secret uicide is a tragedy that has happened too often to far too many people in the Mannum district and beyond. Suicide affects so many people in our community and those loved ones left behind are faced with too many unanswerable questions.

As a community we need to bring this issue of suicide out of the darkness of secrecy and into the light. This can only happen when people talk about it. Suicide must not remain a taboo subject. The reality is that Suicide is something we must deal with and the best place to start is to recognise the issue exists and then encourage people to talk about it. This is the only way that we can look for positive solutions as we move forward as a community.

September the 10th 2013 is World Suicide awareness day.

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If you have lost someone close to you through suicide, you are invited to a Service of Remembrance at the Mannum Uniting Church (Corner of Walker Avenue and Greening Street) on Wednesday the 18th of September 2013 at 7:00pm. The focus of the service will be to remember those we have lost to suicide and to gather together those left behind to support each other. This service will be led by the Rev Darren Lovell of the Burra Uniting Church. All are welcome.

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Dear Editor, Sad, really, that some people have nothing better to do with their time than write letter after negative letter about their community when in actual fact their time would be much better spent getting out there and helping!

It’s becoming quite laughable!

Mannum has much to offer and would be a better place without this negativity. The Mannum Mag would be nicer and a more interesting read for both visitors and community members if it were filled with the positive things in Mannum.

We recently attended the amazing African Children’s Choir, an uplifting and colourful experience.

The SALA Exhibition, in our wonderful Museum, was fantastic and inspiring – thank you to the volunteers who put it together, it would not have happened without them. There is more on offer – the Men’s Breakfasts, Men’s Discussion Group, Red Hatters, Educational Opportunities through Mid Murray Support Services, Sounds by the River, The Truck and Ute Show and programmes at our Leisure Centre.

There is also the Mannum Show – run by tireless and hardworking volunteers year after year, who are desperately looking for more help and support to keep it going for the Mannum community.

How exciting is it that we will soon have a new Community Centre. Let’s not forget the Progress Association and the Service Clubs and all the great community work they do. I also appreciate the work our Council does in difficult times; it’s not possible to please everyone.

I am sure there are many more wonderful happenings, so let’s write about those and all the other good news stories and push the negative seemingly anti-community minded letters off the page! If these people are so disillusioned about Mannum, why are they still living here?

C Clemow

Dear Editor, A dear friend has returned to Mannum to care for her mother who has taken ill. Chatting with her recently I was amazed by the support she said her family was receiving; neighbours providing meals on days when hospital visits took longer than expected, people dropping in for a cuppa and a chat, others helping around the house, even the local police providing a lift home when the need unexpectedly arose.

Being a “city” person I was touched by, and somewhat envious of, the shared sense of community she described.

Letters to the Editor Deadline 27 September for publication in the October issue

Many Faces of Mannum So, I would like to thank everyone who has made a positive difference to my friend’s time in Mannum, and congratulate the residents for what appears, from our conversation, to be a community you should be proud to say you are a part of.

I look forward to visiting your wonderful town. In the meantime I’ll keep myself up to date through the Mannum Mag. Warren Moore

Dear Editor, I am a part-time resident of Mannum and enjoy reading the Mannum Mag. Though I have not previously contributed, on this occasion I feel that I should speak out.

I have been observing from The Hall – In Focus articles a change of purpose which is of concern. I am aware that the original concept of The Hall was to support and encourage people who experience severe and enduring mental illness to have the opportunity to be part of the Mannum Community. It aggrieves me to read such back-stepping statements as in Issue 82, The Hall – In Focus article that The Hall had a stigma attached to it when run as a Mental Health Activity Centre and now it is a Drop-in-centre for people “like you and me”. Mental illness is not a lifestyle choice and anyone can be affected if “life’s circumstances” are less than kind.

Shame on the Chairperson of The Hall to further stigmatise people with a disability, the most vulnerable people in our community. It is up to the community to provide support and assistance, not to push people further to the margins of society.

I am aware of the history of The Hall and how people worked together to provide a self-funded Activity Centre for people who experienced mental illness. Obviously, the Mid Murray Council and the Federal Government also understood the merit and value of the “recovery” based activities which enabled the people who attended to gain life skills, computing skills, hobbies, camps, arts and crafts.

All Australian citizens deserve the basic right to enjoy and participate in their community. The word community means a group of people living together in one place; it does not mean with the exclusion of people who are not “just like you and me”.

I would be concerned if our

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council-rate-dollars were being used to support a Drop-in-Centre with the only purpose to “share our inner most secrets”; an opportunity to support small town gossip!

Valerie Olson

Dear Editor, Thought I’d take a walk around the Mannum Cemetery on a Saturday afternoon. I was shocked and appalled to find how filthy the place was! With broken glass over the ground, plastic flowers strewn near the graves and against the fence, together with months if not years of debris around the perimeter.

I realize families have either left Mannum or they have died over the years, but is there no one responsible?

Does the MMC have to maintain it to some extent?

I have been to many towns in Australia; large and small with outback and city cemeteries and there are not many that are in the state of Mannum’s cemetery.

Please someone do something!

Don’t let our community and visitors to our lovely town see what I saw!

Concerned Resident

Dear Editor, Just over a year ago I underwent major neurosurgery at the RAH. Since returning home there have been many visits to the RAH for follow up MRIs and to other specialists in Adelaide. I have had to rely on being driven to my appointments.

I publically wish to thank Mid Murray Support Services for the drivers who have taken me to and from Adelaide and Murray Bridge.

What a truly amazing service this is; the kindness of the drivers and the helpful contact with the women at Mid Murray Support Services. Too often we forget to say thank you and to say how we appreciate community services. It is amazing that we even have such a service. So thank you Mid Murray Support Service, with deep appreciation.

Catherine Johns, Angas Valley

Dear Editor, I have been made aware of a disappointing event in Mannum recently.

A man and woman had a discussion with the 2 elderly Salvation Army people that travel from Murray Bridge on Friday nights with a small trailer that serves as a Soup Kitchen set up near the Mannum Hotel car-park.

The couple told them they were

with volunteers with Chips (Mid Murray Support Services) and that the elderly couple should go back to Murray Bridge and stop taking money away from Mannum businesses.

On behalf of the MMSS Board, Staff and Volunteers I wish to thank the Salvation Army for their presence in Mannum. We appreciate that they do great work talking with and listening to people who may need some food, company or assistance.

I would suggest also that there would be no Mannum businesses feeling threatened by this small charitable operation.

I wish the Salvation Army couple good health and hope they continue to come to Mannum to carry-out their good work.

Mike McDowell, Chairman MMSS

Dear Editor, Mid Murray Support Services was established in Mannum 26 years ago and our job is to help those in our community who are most in need, and we’re always busy.

In the past month we have been inundated with gifts and donations from so many generous people that I just want to say “thanks”.

Recently we have received gifts of food for our emergency food bank; a big load of timber for the Men’s Shed; clothing, furniture and bric-a-brac for Scrooges Op Shop and donations of cash “just to help with the work you are doing!”

Brett, from the City, heard that we were going to open the Mannum Community Hub, so he made three long trips to Mannum to donate a basketball ring, a big screen TV with set-top box, a computer station complete with upgraded computer, as-new keyboard, monitor, speakers, printer and all of the software loaded on.

A local community group has given us a billiard table for the Hub. I purchasedsome secondhand furniture from an auction site. When our Mannum carrier went to pick up the goods he told the person in charge what it was for and they loaded up the van with a couple of “extra” book cases, a coffee table and various other items of furniture because “you might be able to put them to good use at the community centre”.

We also get some wonderful support from local businesses; meat for our Foodbank; paving work behind Scrooges at cost; some generous offers from business and community clubs to help build the Men’s Shed and so much more.

Thank you Mannum, you’re a generous bunch!

Tim Clemow, Coordinator Mid Murray Support Services

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More Letters Mannum Mag Too Negative Dear Editor, I write lest I should have to give up reading Mannum Mag for fear of catching a dose of the dreadful negativity that seems to have afflicted most of your correspondentsrecently.

Although a relatively recent arrival, having moved to Pompoota six years ago, I have spent 30 years working in and around the Mid Murray Council area. I have long admired the peacefulness of Mannum and the friendliness of its people, so I am not sure from where all this negativity springs.

In recent times we have seen the successful re-enactment of the arrival of PS Marion in Mannum 50 years ago and next year will be 20 years since it was recommissioned instead of rotting on the bank. We have also seen a well run and patronised Truck and Ute Show, the Craft Fair, the local show and the SALA exhibition at the museum, where there have been some exciting developments recently.

Over the past year Mannum Lions have raised around $1000 per month by recycling bottles and cans, all of which has been distributed to worthy causes locally, nationally and internationally. Then there are the wide variety of sporting activities in which to get involved.

Sure, none of these are run by Council, nor should they be, but their

support is strong and positive in the community interest, when requested.

So, why are these people so negative. They need to get up and get out - get up off their seats and get out and be involved. There are plenty of avenues to progress good ideas. If that is too hard they should just get up and get out – out of the way.

To end on a positive note, how about next year we use the 50 year anniversary of The Beatles visit to Adelaide and the Truck and Ute Show model to run a Beatles and British Cars (of the same era) event six months after the Truck and Ute Show, with bands on Mary Ann Reserve and cars in the main street?

Trevor Twigden

Dear Editor I have been getting more and more concerned and dismayed each month when reading our local community newsletter to note the level of negativity and criticism that is included in this publication.

Last month in particular seemed particularly biased towards the negative; my concern is, what kind of image does this present to our tourists and visitors, and to new residents, when they grab a copy of the Mannum Mag to read? So here is my suggestion to make a positive change.

I would like to share with the Mannum Mag and its readers the following statement from our neighbouring community newsletter,

the Palmer Pipeline. I am proposing that the editorial committee adopt a similar statement for our own local community newsletter.

“Please remember that the Palmer Pipeline is a Community Association endeavour and as such cannot publish letters to the editor that air grievances etc. We desire the newsletter to be for educating and informingour community about news and happenings that promote the district of Palmer.”

I am sure that there will be readers who disagree with my suggestion, and who want to continue to push their own barrows full of the proverbial, but if you agree that this should be the principle behind what is after all OUR local newsletter, please let the editorial committee know.

Let’s help get the word out about what a GREAT place this is, that we choose to live in!

Karyn Baker

[The narrow focus of the Palmer Pipeline is not and never was the purpose of Mannum Mag. The constitution is available on the Mannum Mag website. Here is a very short extract. “... is accessible and fair minded, acknowledges diversity, allows for dissent and promotes harmony ... for sharing views, news, wants and needs ... fosters communication ... encourage open scrutiny of community services ... conducive to growth, happiness and respect.” Editor]

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he South Australian Police Dixieland Band is returning to Mannum to perform for us again.

11th October 2013 7pm for 7:30pm Lutheran Church Hall Tea and Coffee provided Pre sold ticket price $15

Lucky Door Prize An Auction will be held during the evening.

Please bring your own nibbles and non alcoholic drinks.

To reserve a group booking/table please

purchase tickets from any one of the churches or from the Lutheran Bookshop.

This fund raising event is being put on by the Inter-Church Council to raise funds for the “Christian Pastoral Support Workers” (Chaplains).

DISTRICT CHURCH SERVICES For Mannum congregations ANGLICAN 6 Adelaide Road. Ph: 8569 2385 Mannum, Sundays 10:30 am BAPTIST William Street. Ph: 8569 6040 Mannum, Sundays 10:30 am CATHOLIC Mau Street. Ph: 8531 1699 Mannum, Mass: 1st Sunday 9:30 am, all others 8:30 am LUTHERAN 79 Cliff Street. Ph: 8569 2863 Mannum, Sundays 9:00 am, Sunday School 9:45 am during school terms. Everyone welcome.

RIVER WORD CHRISTIAN CENTRE Greening Street. Ph: 8569 1333 Mannum, Sundays 10:00 am SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST 17 King George St. Ph: 0433 734 037 Mannum, Saturdays 9:30 am, Sabbath School 11:00 am UNITING Corner of Greening Street & Walker Avenue Enquiries: Phone one of the Elders.

G Gobbett: 8569 1083, M Thomas: 8569 1005 R Marshall: 8569 1737, G McInerney: 8569 2076 Mannum, 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays 11 am, 2nd & 4th Sundays 9 am Issue Number 83

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Girls Night In

n June 2011 our Mum was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. For an exceptionally close family, this turned our lives upside down.

In October 2011, whilst Mum was undergoing chemotherapy, we held our first Girls Night In and our second in October 2012. In these 2 years combined we raised a grand total of $6395.86 to help the Cancer Council in their fight to assist all women going through cancer. Our experience has inspired us to make our Girls Night In an ongoing annual event in the hope that we can help others in similar situations.

This year we are aiming to raise over $3000 with the fantastic support that we receive from family, friends and the community. Bakers, Alicia and Scott Schache, from The Mannum Bakershop, want to help out with this great fundraising cause by making pink donuts for us to sell at $2.50 each until the 16th of September, with all profits made going towards Sarah’s Girls Night In. On the 12th of October, we are holding our Girls Night In, at the Mannum Barn, which Dave Hartley of Café Mannum kindly lets us use for the night. We have tea provided by Café Mannum, and entertainment from Aces Magic and Mystical Flair, from Murray Bridge. For more information or if you would like to make a donation or to purchase donuts call Sarah on 0432 537 461.

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annum Progress Association are very pleased that the Craft Fair was a huge success again this year.

Mayor Dave Burgess opened the Craft Fair. The event covered many crafts, includingquilting/patchwork, cardmaking, decoupage, scrapbooking, lace making, beading/jewellery, glass painting, leather handbags, wooden goods, knitted and sewn goods and embroidered towels and more.

The retail outlets from various areas and local crafters selling their wares were extremely pleased with their sales.

The balustrade around the basketball stadium was decorated with all locally made quilts. We must thank all the donors of those quilts.

There were no two the same, nor were there any that had been up there before and they were all very beautiful. We were lucky this year to have quite a few quilts by Mannum Quilters who had 17 quilts ready for shipment to Bali-Care Orphanage.

Thanks to all those, who are too numerous to name, for lending us their valuable and irreplaceable quilts. The display was a big talking point of the Craft Fair and it was communicated to us that visiting people were surprised we had so many

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quilters in our town.

We contacted most quilting groups in South Australia and there were lots of carloads who came from near and far.

The stage was adorned with great painting and sculptures by Roger Baker and Sandie Kuehne. Thanks a lot Roger and Sandie for your efforts and it also advertised the local SALA event currently running.

There was lots of activity going on in the Senior Citizens Rooms where quilting and patchwork was the theme. Thanks again to the Shared Stitches of Mannum group who had a great display and hands-on demonstration of quilting.

The food in the canteen was a big hit and added to the profit we made.

Lastly, Mannum Progress Association would like to sincerely thank all those who helped in any way to make the weekend such a success; without these people, events such as this would not be able to be held.

Thanks of course to all the Mannum and district people who came along and made it such a wonderful weekend.

If you have any further ideas for our next Craft Fair, please contact Irene Lovell 8569 2541.

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n Wednesday evening 7th August, 200 people filled the Mannum Lutheran Church hall for the amazing cultural experience brought to us by the Watoto African Children’s Choir.

School students from Mannum and Cambrai had already enjoyed a mini-concert during the afternoon at the Mannum Leisure Centre. We thoroughly enjoyed their energy and enthusiasm as they sang and danced, their bright and colourful outfits and their sense of humour. The children brought a tear to many eyes as they shared their stories of being abandoned or orphaned and their gratitude at being taken into the Watoto program and given a new family. It is amazing that children that have lost so much can be so

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urray Mallee Field Archers Incorporated is a field archery club. The club and all of its members are part of an association called the Australian Bowhunters’ Association (ABA).

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We shoot on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month, meeting at 9:30 am for a 10:00 am start.

If you would like to talk to someone about archery, or find out more telephone Ian 8569 1274.

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happy and affectionate.

Over and over we heard them say that they are so grateful for the love of Jesus that has transformed their lives and given them a hope for the future that had previously been impossible. They spoke positively of the future and showed great respect for others; in fact they called all adults ‘Auntie’ and ‘Uncle’ as a term of respect. For a brief time I became ‘Auntie Joy’ to 20 beautiful Ugandan children, what a wonderful privilege and honour. What a wonderful opportunity for our community. And what a wonderful reminder that no matter what we face in life, the love of Jesus will meet with us in our struggles and give us hope for the future that can’t be found anywhere else.

Thank you to the Mid-Murray Council for the use of the Leisure Centre, thank you to the Mannum Lutheran Church for providing your hall; to the Interchurch Council for providing dinner before the concert for the choir, thank you to the 9 host people/families who provided a home for our African guests for the night, and thank you to you, our community, for sharing in this wonderful experience and for so generously giving ($1242) to the work of Watoto in the offering that was collected.

Joy Marks (On behalf of) Mannum InterChurch Council

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he following office holders were elected at the AGM held on 5th August 2013.

Area Coordinator Russ Dellow Deputy Coordinator Errol Sonntag Secretary Shirley Mattner

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Our next meeting is on Monday November 4th at 7:30pm in the Senior Citizens Room at the Leisure Centre.

Russ Dellow, Area Coordinator

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Cambrai Campoven Cookoff

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Mannum Baptist Church, 125 Years

he weather didn’t dampen the spirits of the true Bushies at the annual, July Cambrai Hotel Campoven Cookoff!

The gourmet camp cooked meals with secret recipes ranging from the traditional camp stew to Thai Goat with rice and Duck à la Plume.

Nick and Sandra Leach (business; self taught chef) and Wendy Martin (TAFE lecturer) were the Judges.

Victorinox Carving Knife donated from Riverland Paper Supplies.

3rd Place: John Oldenampsen from Sunlands near Waikerie.

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ld friendships were renewed and the past reviewed when the congregation and friends of the Mannum Baptist Church met on the 18th August to celebrate the 125th Anniversary of the formation of the Church in Mannum.

On August 19th 1888 a meeting was held in the Institute to discuss the forming of a Baptist Church. A committee was elected and on the 30th September of that year, Rev. Silas Mead from Flinders Street Baptist Church came to Mannum and formed a church with 17 members.

The original church in Randell Street was built in 1890 and was used for worship until the congregation moved to William Street to the building bought from the Lutheran Church in 1967.

Rev. Colin Nieass led the service.

All of the hymns and readings were chosen by members of the present congregation and various members took part.

To follow on from the Booklet Mrs Betty Vivian prepared for the Centenary in 1988, Helen Maxwell read a report of the Church’s activities over the last 25 years.

Rev. Colin Nieass reminded those present of the importance of memorials and remembering what God has done for us, and passing our faith onto our families; just as God instructed Joshua to do when the children of Israel passed into the Promised Land.

After the service a luncheon was held, during which opportunity was given to those who wanted to share anything of their memories to do with the church over the years.

Several guests shared stories.

Twoprevious ministers were able to attend – Rev. Tony Gates and Pastor Allan Stanley-Smith. Rev. Lloyd Main and Rev Don Warren, although indicating they would be with us, were unfortunately unable to attend.

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(EMIB) this month. If you don’t have There are 2 pages for this list. one, you’ve probably seen a white and Section 3 is to record Medical green book or booklet 6" x 4", Conditions. inserted in a plastic sleeve with Section 4 is for Health Events and magnets on the back so it can be kept where you were treated. on a fridge. I’m told that Ambulance SA Ambulance Service will supply officers are trained to look for them up to 5 free. Contact their Customer Service Centre. Ph: 1300 136 272 as soon as they enter a house.

If it’s up-to-date, Ambos have an Fax: 8271 2619 Email: saasenquiries@health.sa.gov. au excellent start in assessing your condition and deciding what to do to Website: www.saambulance.com.au help you. Effective treatment starts Mine arrived very promptly.

These books are a combined right there with first aid. And if they have vital information in black and CommunityService project by Rotary white before them, you’ll be free to and Lions Club together with SA concentrate on moaning and Ambulance Service. They told me groaning, rolling or screwing up they send larger orders through to your eyes, pointing to the these clubs and there is a fee of $2 per troublesome parts and especially, book.

Maybe the EMIB books are already note: ESPECIALLY, not cussin’ and swearin’ or usin’ the name of the available in your area. If so, a quick Lord in vain, given that the Lord letter to the Editor will spread the might be your best helper right now. word?

Millie The EMIB is divided into several Sillie Millie: “Why do the medical sections. The first is Patient Information and includes all the usual profession still keep writing on details you need to give at a surgery prescription bottles in a size that only or hospital, as well as emergency a 20-year-old can read? You were standing there with the medicine contact numbers.

Section 2 is to list and keep updated bottle in your hand and you died – there’s a challenge! – your current because you couldn’t read the medications, including natural directions.” Bill Cosby

with Mannum Interchurch Council “Peace is what I leave with you; it is my own peace that I give you. I do not give it as the world does. Do not be worried and upset; do not be afraid.” (John 14:27) hese words were spoken by Jesus if we approach each circumstance in at the time of his betrayal and an attitude of peaceful resolution that arrest. Yet even then, his thoughts whatever direction each situation and desire were for his followers to may take, it will end in peace.

This peace will then flow on to all have an underlying and lasting peace. areas of our lives, in the home, in our Peace is our every day, every moment desire, for I feel that, at all extended families, in our workplace, times and on all occasions in our with friends and strangers, with all lives, the basic feeling we truly seek is races.

If we could all do this, what an one of peace. avalanche of worldly peace would As with Jesus, we can pass on this peace in our relationships with others flow.

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f you enjoyed singing the magnificent old hymns of the Church in May, or if you missed that event, you now have another chance to share in an afternoon of singing your favourite hymns.

The next Hymn-Lovers Sing will be held on Sunday 22nd September at the Mannum Uniting church, corner Walker Avenue and Greening Street.

The singing will start at 2 o’clock and continue till we are out of breath,

but we’ll take a break halfway through for afternoon tea. We’ll aim to finish about 4 pm.

This time we expect two local musicians to treat us to a duet.

If you want to sing your special favourite, you will need to let Carl or Lyn know as soon as possible.

The sing-a-long is an initiative of the Mannum Interchurch Council.

For more information call Carl or Lyn on 8569 7392 or 0405 098 450.

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Issue Number 83

A Walk In The Park

Food is Life is Food

Mannum Waterfalls n Sunday 18th August, the walk at the waterfalls,” said Bianca weather was looking ominous Gazzola, Healthy Murraylands with black clouds circling Mannum Coordinator.

After the walk, participants and a severe weather warning issued for the Murraylands. The Heart enjoyed a healthy breakfast of fruit, yoghurt, muesli and scrumptious Foundation Park Walk being hosted muffins supplied by the Mannum

by Healthy Murraylands was looking Netball Club and supported by Mid to be cancelled... but the clouds Murray OPAL. Many photographs departed and the wind died down, were taken and everyone marvelled at revealing a beautiful morning out at the breathtaking sights that the Mannum Waterfalls provided. the Mannum Waterfalls.

Walking is one of the best ways to Almost 50 enthusiastic walkers improve your health and fitness, and turned up to take part in a walk along the trails of the Mannum the best part is it’s free! There are Waterfalls and were treated to some several regular Heart Foundation breathtaking views. With recent Walking Groups across the rains, there was plenty of water M u r r ayl a n d s , b u t H e a l t h y around and the falls were running Murraylands is always looking to recruit more Walk Organisers and magnificently.

“Park Walks are hosted right participants. For more information, across the state, but the Heart or to sign up with a local Heart Foundation have never had the Foundation Walking Group, contact a m o u n t o f i n t e r e s t a n d Healthy Murraylands on 8569 0100 pre-registrations as we had for our or visit: www.healthymurraylands.com.au.

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eptember’s recipe is one of my favourite ‘comfort foods’ lightened up and reinforced with calcium. Calcium can be found in foods other than dairy, such as dark leafy greens, Chinese cabbage, okra, broccoli, green beans and almonds.

A deficiency in calcium can lead to developing osteoporosis which causes loss of bone density. Due to lack of symptoms in the early stages, it is usually detected when a bone fracture occurs with little trauma. Loss of bone density usually happens gradually over a period of time, women over 50 due to a drop in estrogen, men over the age of 70 due to a drop in testosterone. It may also result from medication taken or another illness. It is also important to ensure enough vitamin D is delivered to the body as this assists the body in absorbing calcium effectively.

If you are at all concerned about your bone density levels or a deficiency in vitamin D, please see your doctor for advice.

Salmon Risotto 200 g Arborio rice ½ of 1 medium leek, small dice 2 stalks celery, small dice 1 tbsp olive oil 30 g skim milk powder 750 ml vegetable stock, heated and kept warm to hot 2 tbsp lemon juice 665 g can of salmon (with bones) 140 g baby spinach

Celery salt and white pepper to taste

1. Heat a medium to large saucepan on medium heat. Add olive oil, leek and celery, sauté until leek and celery are translucent.

2. Add rice, stir until rice becomes a solid white colour and is well coated and sealed (an important step) 3. Add vegetable stock approximately 125ml at a time, stir while cooking until stock is fully absorbed and then repeat process until all stock is used and rice is ‘al dente’.

Note: At this stage of making risotto stirring should resemble more like a folding action (like when folding flour into a cake batter), this assists in keeping most of the starch in the rice and not in the sauce created around it which can result in a ‘gluggy’ consistency.

4. In a cup, combine skim milk powder with just enough water to dissolve (a little less than ¼ cup).

5. Add the milk and lemon juice to the risotto and stir (fold) to combine.

6. Season to taste, take off the heat and add spinach and an extra ½ tablespoon olive oil, stir (fold) to combine and serve straight away.

TOP TIPS • A big handful of fresh herbs added with the spinach adds another dimension of flavour, try garlic chives (finely chopped), chervil, dill or fennel • Serve with a dark green leafy salad or steamed broccoli for a ‘calcium power hit’

Cheers and happy cooking. I am always happy to have a Foodies chat.

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Out Of This World

Mannum Meals on Wheels

Astronomer’s Corner

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t around 9pm the progression of the constellations of Scorpius, Sagittarius, Capricornus and Aquarius towards the western horizon slowly takes place, moving at a degree every four minutes, due to the rotation of the Earth. Looking overhead towards these constellations you can see sections of the centre of the Milky Way Galaxy.

These constellations follow the Ecliptic, which is the path of the sun across the sky. The setting Sun enters the constellation Virgo on the 17th of September.

The Ecliptic dips below the celestial equator (southerly) at this time of the year. Understanding where and how all the planets move on this circle is a big part of practical knowledge about our planet in the celestial and solar realm.

It is often said that looking out into space is looking back in time in reference to the light we receive from the stars and universe in general. The light we see from these distant objects started on its journey towards us centuries ago, depending on its distance from us of course. The light we receive can be analysed to tell much about the elements that the stars and universe in general are made from and the present form.

Our platform in space is our planet Earth, speeding along and rotating at a phenomenal pace, yet here on Earth we hardly notice this progression. The complexity of our planetary system includes objects like comets and asteroids which have always been thought to contain material of intergalactic origin.

The landing of a probe on a comet is a grand feat in itself and may expand the knowledge of the makeup and composition of these stellar travellers. One such project is the impending encounter between Rosetta and comet Churyumov-Gerasimenko in November 2014.

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annum Meals on Wheels held its Annual General Meeting on August 8th in the Mannum Hospital Day Care Centre with 21 volunteers present. Chairman Trevor Frahn welcomed everyone and thanked the volunteers for their dedicated work in delivering meals the last twelve months. Also made welcome was Peter Neale, Manager Strategy and Communications officer from the Adelaide office.

Peter gave a very comprehensive report of the general happenings of Meals on Wheels state wide. The state is divided into twelve regions with Mannum in the South East Region serviced by Branch Support Officers Brenton Dawkins and Linda McDonald. Peter Neale presented awards for years of service.

1 Year

Barrie and Sandra Beaumont, Janice Clothier

5 Years T r a c y B o n d , C a r o l Horstmann, Astrid Keiman 10 Years Judy Malony 15 Years Helen Bickley, Lorna Bretag, Carol Roesler 20 Years Margot Thomas 25 Years Lois Parker.

At the end of June 2013 we had 10 clients on the weekly delivery roster.

The number of meals is down on previous years as some clients moved into aged care facilities.

Peter Neale took the chair for the election of the 2013-2014 committee.

The results are:

Chairman: Trevor Frahn Vice Chair: Jan Treloar Sec/Treasurer: Margot Thomas Committee: Joy Vincent, Kym Gertig, Collin Vigar, Sandra Beaumont

If any person in the Mannum community requires meals please contact Margot Thomas on 8569 1005 for details.

Trevor Frahn

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n Wednesday a strapping young western grey kangaroo grazed wallaby grass, just metres from our front verandah. Great photos! This morning two grey shrike thrush whistled tunefully from our Eremophilas. It’s the little things we’ll miss: the spotted pardalotes in mallee trees, the barking geckoes in woodpiles, the first flowers on Monarto m i n t b us hes , mis t blanketing and shrouding the wetlands. Yet now,we’re planning to leave.

In 1998 we bought a bare block of 23.4ha at Caloote. “Babblers” needed lots of TLC. We wanted to put into practice all we’d learned about native plant revegetation. It became a labour of love as we fenced out rabbits, weeded and direct seeded, watching the slow transformation of billiard barren hillsides into a biodiverse, thriving bushland. Over 150 species of local native grasses, shrubs and mallee trees were chosen.

We built a small 5-star energy-efficient Hebel home, decided on a stand-alone solar power system and dreamt we’d live here forever.

Yet now, we’re planning to leave.

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Our first 40 years were exciting.

We lived at ‘Riverglades’ east of Murray Bridge on 20 acres. It was a sleepy outpost, too far away to be considered part of the rural city. Our lives flashed by in a whirl of enterprises; ‘Pick Your Own’ Produce, before Hahndorf Paech’s came to test the idea, ‘Gumbirra’ Native Plant Nursery, ‘Gumbirra Recreation Centre and Picnic Grounds’, years of teaching, including two in Yemen, ‘Treetops’ BandB, ‘Blackwood Seeds’ Native Seeds... Now, houses jostle, elbow andcrowdRiverglades. We may “end up there” again, like an old re-run of a tired movie trailer. Why? The decision to change, we have discovered, is neither grim and foreboding nor overwhelming us with effusive joy. Rather, it’s an acceptance that we need to downsize now before health issues and old age force us to make the move under less favourable circumstances.

It’s like a storm ruffling our coats.

We complain, shuffle a little, settle, sigh – and start the adventure all over again!

Trevor Frahn, Carol Horstmann, Sandra Beaumont, Jan Clothier, Margot Thomas, Tracy Bond and Lois Parker

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Mannum Mag

Issue Number 83

Strength for Life and Heartmoves

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wo great physical activity programs are available at the Mannum Leisure Centre and new participants are welcome to join the weekly sessions.

Strength for Life is a fitness program developed by Council on the Ageing (COTA) that promotes health and wellbeing amongst people over 50 years through strength based exercise. The program has been running in Mannum since April this year and has been so popular that sessions were running at capacity with a waiting list. A second program is starting early September. These sessions will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays with one session 12noon-1pm and the second session to follow 1pm-2pm.

Heartmoves is a gentle physical activity program developed by the

Mannum Bowling Club

Heart Foundation and is ideal for people living with health conditions or for people wanting to get back into exercise. This circuit-style program has also been running at the Leisure Centre since April and has places available. Heartmoves runs on Mondays and Thursdays 1pm-2pm.

Participants from both programs continually report increased fitness, strength, flexibility and balance, along with finding day to day activities easier to manage.

HealthyMurraylands hassubsidised fees for these programs at $3 per session, with a once-off $5 registration fee.

If you are interested in participating in either of these programs, or for more information, contact the Mannum Leisure Centre on 8569 0185.

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he Mannum Bowling club will officially open their season on September 14th when the lady patron, Fay Wakefield, will deliver the first kitty for the 2013 season and the men’s patron Brian Bond will follow with a hopefully good bowl.

Some mystery prizes will be presented by the Patrons, after which ladies will compete against the men for the Reg Wakefield Shield, which is held every year around this time.

This is a first for Mannum as they have not had a season opening for several years. It was accepted that the Wakefield Day was the start of the year’s bowling.

Reg Wakefield, now deceased, was patron of the Men’s Facility for many years and was a very respected

bowler. Fay now fills the position for the ladies.

By request, our Night Owls competition will be increased to 16 weeks, starting 24th October till 12th December, then starting again on the 26th January till March 6th 2014.

Under the guidance of our Chairman Garry Odgers and Board Members, many initiatives are in the pipe line, with a very good looking future ahead for the Club. New chairs and tables have been installed in the Club House, and the effect is dramatic. Many thanks to Mid Murray Council for their help and support, also to the Mannum Football Club, who helped us in acquiring these necessary items.

Brian Bond

Mannum History Group

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t the AGM held at Saunders Gorge, Graham Hill was re-elected as President. The next year is shaping up to be an exciting one with September’s meeting discussing the possibility of having a base and offering more to the public. More on that will have to wait until next month.

Our recent excursions have been an eye opener to me. I have now lived in Mannum for 13 years, but being a town person for most of my life I tend to stick to the bitumen. Recently I have seen camp sites

and convention centres on pastoral properties, beautiful mansions restored and soon to be opened to the public. People who are passionately defending our heritage and others planting like mad to replace what was lost.

Did you know the Native Pine is termite resistant and that is why so many wattle and daub cottages are still standing? Did you know there is a way to change and slow the deadly path of flood water with

strategic use of plantings and contour lines? Join us on our wanderings and you too will be a fountain of knowledge.

Incidentally, I would like to remind everyone that if we all get together there is still a chance we can buy the land surrounding the old Primary School.

We have saved the building – let’s now save the land for our steadily expanding community.

Kay Stevenson

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Mannum Tennis Club annum Tennis Club was successful in receiving a $500 grant from OPAL’s Healthy Living Grant Scheme in July 2013. The grant money will go towards delivering a junior tennis coaching program in Mannum, not only for their junior players, but young community members who may be interested in taking up tennis or simply just wanting to learn the skills to play socially.

Look out for more details coming in to the Tennis season.

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Back: Jade Eades, Aleesha Neville, Mayor Dave Burgess. Front: Todd Eades, Amy Eades

The Hall i Mannumites. I have heard some rumours that The Hall is no more, well let me tell you, that is far from the truth!

The Hall is Alive and Well and that’s the way it’s going to stay.

We have got through the last month with flying colours due to the support of the regular people that attend each and every week.

Thanks all.

It’s unfortunate we don’t have a bus anymore but, hey! There is more to life than four wheels and a motor Right? So if you are home alone or you just need someone to talk to, come on by and have a cuppa we would love to see you.

Monday–Wednesday and Friday, 10am–3pm. Rain, hail or shine.

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Annette Rissmann, Chairperson

How many tennis players does it take to screw in a light bulb?

“What do you mean it was out!!!”

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Mannum Football Club Finals Excitement hat a great month or so we have had both on and off assist with the renovation of our canteen, kitchen and bar the playing arena. A very successful reunion of the facilities. This is really pleasing news as we have long 2003 netball and football squads was held on Saturday 17th worked in cramped and untenable conditions of another August. Guest speakers on the night included the current era in these areas. Now that the grant has been approved, RMFL Secretary Peter Dalwood, the current Umpires we will be looking for the support of our sponsors, local businesses, Mid Murray Council and our members to Coach Mick Nottle, who umpired that final, the RMFL actually make this dream a reality.

President from that era, Phil Roennfeldt and Kym Jones, On field, wins against Tailem Bend, Imperials and the 2003 Mannum Football Club President.

Ramblers have put us back in contention for the RMFL It was a very entertaining night with Darryl Eckert’s premiership. There is very little between the top four sides band “Steppin Back” providing the entertainment. The and by the time you read this article, we may be closer to highlight of course, was the presentation of the victorious the dream. And what a feat this would be by Shane and the netball and football squads and I must say the boys and boys, ten years after our last “A” grade flag. I look girls are looking pretty good ten years on. forward to telling you more next issue.

Peter Milsom, President, Mannum Football Club We also recently received news that we have been successful in obtaining a Recreation and Sports grant to

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Conclusions

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t this end of life memory gets to be a problem.

Worrying about your memory is another problem. I have a daughter who says, “If I start forgetting things and misplacing my keys and getting confused when I get older – please don’t tell me I have Alzheimer’s. I do that now.”

You know what, so do I. And I did it when I was her age.

I may have a family tendency but it’s what we used to call ‘absent mindedness’. I have a right to it; it’s in the family.

Most families I suspect. So I can’t remember everything that I ever did. I have a lot more to remember than my daughter. I’m entitled.

My argument is that when you have served your three score and ten you get selective. Really, how much of that stuff is worth carrying around in your memory banks?

Anyway, what I want to share with people is my conclusions. I’ve spent a lifetime coming to them. You might not agree with them but I bet you don’t agree with

a lot of the stuff you have to deal with every day either, including what you were taught at school.

I went back to school recently. Just for fun, I thought.

Those people don’t understand fun. I did have fun, finding out stuff I never knew. But when it came to passing the course they got serious. I had to ‘prove’ things – like my conclusions. I suppose that’s OK up to a point. But they were teaching the stuff. I was expected to spend three quarters of my writing telling them stuff they already knew. I only got the last bit to tell them about my conclusions. Heck, for me that was the important part.

I’ve decided to save my memory for important things.

It’s getting crowded in there and something has to go.

Conclusions are where it’s at.

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Mental Musings Stigma: What is it and what does it really mean? ane Australia, in their Guide to fighting Stigma, put it like this “stigma is like a label that tries to tell the rest of the world you’re not as good as everyone else, and don’t deserve the same respect.”

Some people try to stick this label on others for reasons that don’t make sense. The media in its various forms influences the way we think and then act about things and people.

Attitudes towards mental illness can be improved by positive stories about well-known people who have, or are living with a disorder.

This shows us that mental illness can happen to anyone and that there is a lot more to a person than the illness they happen to have.

For someone with a mental health problem, how you deal with it makes a difference.

Unfortunately the media also often promotes stigma by presenting mental illness in ways that are inaccurate as well as offensive. This

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then encourages the general public to fear or be unsympathetic towards those affected.

Stigma against mental illness is common.

Its impact is serious. Stigma stops people asking for help in getting the treatment and support they need. Living in a small community can be very difficult for someone with a mental illness, but if people have a good understanding of the effects of it, that same community can be a support.

Let’s muse on. Self stigma is a burden carried by many because they feel a failure.

Here are eight recommendations from the landmark New Zealand report on self stigma, Fighting Shadows (Peterson et al 2008), to disrupt the cycle of discrimination at a community as well as a personal level.

• recognise the contribution of people with mental illness and foster leadership • celebrate and accept difference • affirm human rights • encourage disclosure

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encourage recovery orientated practices encourage empowerment support peer support services challenge attitudes and behaviour.

The Governor General of Australia, her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC, has said in part “the way we encounter mental illness is a measure of our health as a society. Whether it disturbs and immobilises us, or engages our humanity and cooperation, depends upon our collective willingness to open ourselves to sufferers, and include their experience in what it means to be human.”

As a matter of interest, here are some famous people who did amazing things, despite suffering from mental illness. Abraham Lincoln, Ludwig von Beethoven, Virginia Woolf, Robert Sherman, Tennessee Williams, Ernest Hemingway, Winston Churchill, Patty Duke, Charles Dickens, Thelonious Monk and Jimmy Piersall.

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

For further information on this or other Council youth projects call 8569 0100 or email youth@mid-murray.sa.gov.au Conditions of Use • No food or drink is permitted on the riding surface • No glass is permitted in the vicinity • Facility to be used during daylight hours only • Skating/Riding is at own risk: the user waives the right to claim damages • Noise must be kept to a minimum • Any damage must be reported to Mid Murray Council • Riders must use areas suitable to their skill level • All riders & skaters deserve a fair go • Event organisers shall seek Council approval prior to staging activities Do Not • Skate or ride without protective gear (helmet, knee, elbow & wrist pads) • Skate/Ride if affected by drugs or alcohol • Take any other materials (ramps or jumps) onto skating surface • Use the skate park if conditions are hazardous (bad weather, surface damage, obstructions etc.)

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

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Do not skate/ride if equipment is damaged or if the surface is wet, dirty or obstructed.

Some items are unsuitable for beginners.

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Please report equipment damage to Mid Murray Council office: Mannum 8569 0100, Cambrai 8564 6020 or Morgan 8540 0060 • • • •

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

How many skateboarders does it take to change a lightbulb?

One. He keeps trying until he gets it right.

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Mannum Community Hub

he recent work of the heavy earthmoving machinery within the Mannum Community Hub grounds got the water and sewerage connections to the building with some further work still to be completed inside.

The excess soil is being considered for reusing as the base for the Men’s Shed. Other work being carried out withinthe building includes electrical work, repairing cracks in walls, plastering and painting, along with the installation of internal doors and frames in the toilet areas and the installation of handrails to the entry ramps.

The Mannum Community Garden Steering Group had a successful public meeting at the Mannum Community College recently with 32 community members attending. We were extremely privileged to have special guest speaker Sophie Thomson (Gardening Australia presenter) take time out of her very busy schedule to visit us accompanied by three Duck Flat Community Gardeners, Rosalie, Jeanette and Karl. Sophie’s passion for community gardens was evident during her captivating presentation that we all found inspiring. Rosalie, Jeanette and Karl are equally passionate, giving us an insight to the structure of their garden and how it was managed. We look forward to seeing Sophie again as she is keen to return and see the garden grow. Tess Minett (Arts and Cultural Development Officer with Mid Murray Council) also gave a presentation that was extremely informative, taking us through the history and the many directions community gardens can take. Angie Roesler then took us through a skills audit and outlined plans for the workshops that will kick start the Mannum Community Garden, made possible largely by the Healthy

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Murraylands program. The donations of soils, fertiliser, raised garden beds, workshop delivery and support of groups, businesses, organisations and individuals are sincerely appreciated and means the Mannum Community Garden is off to a great start! Thank you to all involved.

Offers of tools, equipment and furniture for the MCH continue. A huge thank you to all those people kindly donating, it is truly appreciated and clearly community spirit is alive and well in Mannum!

The 8 ball table donated by the Mannum Senior Citizens committee will be well used and looked after.

A recent discussion with Phil Klose, Mannum Community College groundsman, revealed he has unearthed an Old Mannum Primary School ‘Dux of the School’ honour board and plans are underway to reinstall it at the Mannum Community Hub. There are many names on the board and some of the families still have relatives within the area, so when we have the Grand Opening, bring the family along to check out this piece of valuable local history that might just have your family name included on it; how exciting!

The Hub Management Committee continues to work through the procedures and documents that will allow user groups to use the premises in a safe and proper way. This work must be done to provide information and systems to sustain the Mannum Community Hub into the future.

We are always happy to have a chat about how you may like to use the Mannum Community Hub. Please contact Angie Roesler at MMSS, 71 Randell Street Mannum, phone 8569 2129 or email mmcss.angroesler@internode.on.net

for all enquiries.

Mike McDowell, Chairperson MCH Management Committee

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Murray Bridge Matinee Series

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urray Bridge Town Hall’s morning Matinee Series, is presented by Out of the Square Inc and The Rural City of Murray Bridge. You are invited to come along to the Murray Bridge Town Hall for this wonderful event. Arrive early and enjoy a complimentary morning tea from 10am followed by the performance at 11am. Concert tickets are $15.00 each.

“Leading Men I’ll Never Play” Featuring David Gauci and Matthew Carey Thursday 19th September 2013, at 11 am The title of the show says it all. It is a lighthearted romp that sees actor/singer (David) and pianist/performer (Matthew) reunite to present a show that celebrates those magic characters in musical theatre that neither of these boys were meant to play.

Tickets are now available in person at the Murray Bridge Visitor Information Centre, 3 South Terrace, Murray Bridge between 9:00am and 5:00pm every day, or by phoning 8539 1142. The Town Hall Box Office will be open one hour prior to each performance for the sale of any remaining tickets.

After the show, you are invited to visit the beautiful Murray Bridge Regional Gallery. There you will see three wonderful exhibitions.

Lorry Wedding-Marchioro’s exhibition “The Visible and the Invisible”, will be featured in the Main Gallery. Wall mounted carved wooden sculptures explore themes of quantum physics as they relate to the vibrational qualities which resonate as an underlying structure to our concept of reality: the visible and the invisible. There is more to the world than we consciously perceive.

In the Jean Sims Gallery, Jim Duncan’s exhibition “In the Middle of Nowhere” is an exhibition of contemporary paintings exploring patterns in nature through two perspectives: blocks of the landscape seen panoramically and natural patterns viewed intimately.

“Still Life Salon” in the Vicky Nottage Sculpture Court has works by celebrities of the still life world – Margaret Preston, Nora Heysen and Jacqueline Hicks, on loan from the Art Gallery of South Australia, and contributions from our creative community members.

These exhibitions will be open from Friday 13th September to Sunday 20th October.

Community Chatter Have You Seen the Advertising?

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es, it’s true. The Mid Murray Support Services Coordinator job advertised lately is in fact my job.

In a couple of months my three year contract comes to an end and, despite more than a bit of friendly pressure from the MMSS Board to stay, I have decided that it’s time to change directions in my life and have a bit more “me” time. Despite rumours to the contrary Cathy and I will be staying in Mannum and I will be launching a small business venture to keep me out of mischief for the next few years. Might even take a holiday!

Interviews are currently being conducted for the new Coordinator and all being well the new person will take over the helm around the end of October.

Thank God for the Salvos

It’s great to see the Salvos back in Mannum providing a sausage sizzle, a hot cuppa and a hearty chat for anyone who stops at their trailer in Randell Street on a Friday night.

The wonderful volunteers from the Salvos are able to do after hours what MMSS does during the day-time; that is to give people a helping hand or someone to have a chat with.

If you see them in the car-park opposite Temme’s Hardware next Friday night please drop in and say “G ‘day”.

It’s Not the Last Dance!

An article in the August Mannum Mag announced that the Old Time Dancing at St Martin’s Lutheran Hall in Mannum was closing down.

I am pleased to advise that it’s not the last dance after all. A handful of Mid Murray Support Service volunteers has convinced the MMSS Board of Management that dancing is good therapy and great exercise, which is very different to what my staunch Methodist mother used to tell me about dancing!

The Old Time Dancing will continue on the third Saturday night every month. So put on your dancing pumps, frock up and prepare for an old fashioned dance with a real band, sawdust on the floor, a basket supper and a raffle.

Another Year Goes By!

The Annual General Meeting of Mid Murray Support Services Incorporated will be held on Thursday October 24th at 7pm at the Mannum Community Hub. The Board for Mid Murray Support Services and Committees for the Mannum Community Hub will be elected at the AGM. Please come along to support your community organisation and have a look around your new Mannum Community Hub at the same time.

Tim Clemow, Coordinator Mid Murray Support Services

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he Annual General Meeting provides an opportunity to reflect on what has been achieved over the last twelve months by the Mannum History Group. The objectives of the Group include ‘promoting and encouraging the community to understand the importance and benefits of preserving the history, cultural heritage and development of Mannum and Districts’.

A major achievement this year was our participation in the State wide “History Month” during May. We chose two activities: Heritage Walks in Mannum and Promotion of the new maps of the Mannum Cemetery. Although there was not a great participation by the public in this program, it was a very worthwhile experience for the members of the MHG. The Mannum Cemetery mapping project reached an important stage with the publishing of up-to-

President’s Report 2013 AGM date reference maps of the layout of the graves. A new system of grave and lot identification has been developed and linked to the Mid Murray Council records. Bob Johnston has to be thanked for a completing a great job.

During the year, the MHG continued the activity program of “Explore History” which involved visiting various historic sites within the Mid Murray Council area. Notable among these was the visit to Truro when local historian Reg Munchenberg provided a history of the settlement in the area and also displayed his unique collection of maps used in the last century. Among many other locations visited were Marne River Towitta, Sedan heritage trail and the Mid Murray EcoTour.

Later in the year, the Group hosted Reg and his wife, Marlene, during their visit to Mannum. The program prepared for our guests provided an

insight into the historic development of the town.

After this visit, the Group made a presentation of the book “Prosperity and Failure” to Karen and Rob Fuss for their hospitality extended to Reg and Marlene and the members of the MHG. The Mannum History Group continues to be linked to the Mid Murray Support Services for the provision of meeting facilities and insurance cover for our activities. Our thanks are due to the management and staff for their assistance during the year.

The Mannum History Group is represented on the organising committee for the development of the Mannum Community Hub. Our aim is to be allocated space to create a Mannum History Centre which can provide history research facilities for the local community.

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Issue Number 83

Finding Our Country chool holidays were just about upon us. In our family we had arranged for all of us to have a week together. Friends lent us a campervan and we planned to spend some time around the Murray mouth and the Coorong.

The first weekend of the holidays we gathered together everything we wanted to take.

Rather than have to make beds we agreed to take sleeping bags.

Food and other necessities were assembled in the family room before being packed into the fairly limited cupboard space.

The Sunday was spent packing, most of the time turning a deaf ear to the pleas for taking bicycles, laptops and other accoutrements of modern living.

Monday morning arrived; the weather was fine even though it was mid-winter. We hooked up the trailer and began our adventure. The children were put in charge of the GPS system although we knew the route perfectly well.

Down at the Murray mouth the wind was stronger than inland and some sand was flying. We stood on the sand and watched

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where the river and the sea met.

There was a strange sense of aloneness as if time had stood still and we were the only people on the planet for there was no one else around. On the other side of the mouth the dunes stretched away seemingly to infinity. The wind and the wind-blown spray combined to make the distance vague, hazy.

Finding suitable camping spots over the next few days we travelled along the Coorong. We were able to travel by boat past Point McCleay, view the various barrages and find middens, great collections of cockle shells, hundreds of years old, concealing, then revealing themselves as the sands shifted in the changing winds.

We also watched fisher people drag large nets with battered trucks as they dredged up the famous Goolwa cockles from the sea edge.

All the nature was wonderful.

However, there was a downside.

Favourite TV programs were missed, games and mobiles were banned and the children actually had to pay attention to the countryside. We walked a

Mannum Fun Run considerable distance over the space of the days, trudging up shifting sand to reach the top of a hill only to find there was another hill in front of us.

Eventually we would again view the sea in all its awesome power knowing there was nothing between us and the Antarctic.

The weather was kind, although one night rain fell and we found that the canvas roof was not as water proof as it should have been. Still it was an experience for all of us. The children had other experiences such as cooking on a campfire, making damper, washing dishes and putting things away when they had finished with them.

Such experiences were rather unique at their tender age.

Finally it was time for us to head for home. I am not sure which of the children said it but it made the whole adventure worthwhile.

“Dad,” came voice from the rear of the car, “we live in a beautiful, wonderful country, don’t we?”

Behind us a multi-hued sunset was lighting an unpolluted sky.

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he Mannum Fun Run returns in 2013. After two years of success and growth, the event has attracted a new major naming rights sponsor Murraylands APEX. The crowd will return to Mary Ann Reserve in Mannum on Sunday, November 24th where they can choose to walk or run the 3, 5 or 10 kilometre track.

An additional event this year will be the Under 10s Kids Course set up at Mary Ann Reserve.

The 2013 Murraylands APEX Mannum Fun Run steering group chairperson and Mid Murray OPAL Manager Courtney Blacker says that a group of enthusiastic community volunteers are busy planning the event, which they hope to be even bigger and better than previous years, ensuring that people of all ages and abilities can take part.

Registrations can be made online at www.mid-murray.sa.gov.au, drop in to any Mid Murray Council Office or phone Council on 8569 0100 and request a form be posted to you.

A free healthy breakfast, water tea and coffee facilities are provided. All 5 – 10km participants receive a complimentary 10-week lead-up training plan for your event.

Entry is free (gold coin donations will be appreciated to support this low-cost community event).

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rom early August, Mid Murray Council is hosting a Certificate 2 Horticultural course for 3 days per week for 12 weeks. The 15 students are local unemployed people of both genders, multi cultural and across a broad range of ages.

The students, mostly Madec clients, are being taught by Mr Tony King through Maxima, a Registered Training Organization based in Adelaide.

The theory lessons are being given at the Mannum Council offices, mostly in the mornings, with practical demonstrations and outside work taking place in the afternoons.

There have been a number of projects selected, some with considerable community collaboration and consultation, all of which offer the opportunity to utilise the knowledge gained while improving or making safe the project areas. These projects will include the Mannum Lookout path, maintenance of several cemeteries, tidying of the verge approaching the Mannum Green Shopping Centre prior to installation of a footpath by Council and helping establish the new Community Garden at the Mannum Hub. There will also be two improvement projects at Blanchetown and one at Cadell Caravan Park.

There are several community benefits in undertaking this programme, one being the raised skill level of the students and their attainment of qualifications, incidentally transferable to other areas; another being the obvious one of improved amenities in the projects being worked on. More subtle community pluses include the fact that the public will see productive work being done on their behalf by people they will recognise as their friends and neighbours.

A win, win, win situation.

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Old Time Dance

would like to apologize for misleading anyone about the future of the Old Time Dance at The Lutheran Hall.

The dance will still be going ahead but a different group

will take over from The Hall after September. We thank all those who have helped with the dance.

Annette Rissmann, Chairperson, The Hall

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Mannum Men’s Shed

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pologies for the lack of reports regarding progress. Hopefully, when you’re reading this the preliminary earthworks for our new purpose built men’s shed will have been completed at the Community Hub. A fair amount of background work had to be completed before getting to this stage and until now nothing was definite.

The new shed will be adjacent to the eastern side of the original school building. It will be 21m long, 9m wide and 3m high. Single and three-phase power and mains water will be connected. A rainwater tank salvaged from the old school building site will capture roof run-off for use in the shed and by the communitygarden group. The shed’s colours will be in harmony with the existing old school building and construction will begin with the invaluable assistance of volunteer labour from individuals and groups once the earthworks are completed. It has taken a while to get to this point. Because of our very limited finances the building committee had to determine the most cost effective way to achieve its aim of providing the largest shed possible.

Discussions with Mid Murray Council were helpful, positive and favourable. Initial finance for the shed was achieved through government grants with the professional assistance of Mid Murray Support Services. Mannum Classic Car club has generously

donated $500 for equipment. Other organisations and groups are invited to make donations.

Mannum Men’s Shed will be similar to other Men’s Sheds throughout Australia inasmuch that it will be a gathering place for men to do almost whatever they wish, be it to make things for personal or community use or to simply sit and talk to other men. Throughout the world men’s sheds are recognised for improving the social, physical and emotional well being of men. Our shed will be a workshop and a gathering place, formal and informal, so as to be socially inclusive for all men, including those with mobility issues.

Now that we have definite signs of progress it’s time for men and women to look in their backyard sheds and donate what’s not wanted. Donations can be almost anything “blokey” from old hand or power tools, to usable good handyman timber or steel, clamps, shelving, benches, vices (the bench type not the sinful ones), hobby magazines, manuals, screws and nails. We can arrange for donations to be collected. The committee will determine whether we can use them or if they could be sold at auction to finance further development of the shed. Any and all donations of equipment and tools will be appreciated, but an electric urn for tea and coffee will really be appreciated. Contact Bill McGhie 8569 1821.

What we need now is for interested men to register their name and contact details with us.

Unfortunately some of the details gathered at our initial registration day have been misplaced so we would like you to register again with your name, address, telephone number and email address. These can be forwarded to the Men’s Shed Committee c/o MMSS 71 Randell Street (ph 8569 2129), drop in to MMSS, call Bill McGhie on 8569 1821 or email details to fairview11@optusnet.com.au. Once we have your details we can contact you further.

Hopefully the shed will be operational by mid October. Membership fees and daily use fees have yet to be decided, but they will be calculated on insurance costs, etc. Other sheds offer annual membership for about $25 with an attendance fee of about $2.50 a day and it is likely that ours will be in that vicinity. For that men will get access to lots of equipment and machinery, any material that may be available, free advice and the opportunity to share knowledge with others. You’ll spend a few hours in an environment that is inviting and friendly, and you can be creative if you want to or sit and drink tea and coffee with a mate.

Register your interest now. We all need mates.

This is a great “blokey” opportunity.

PS: Our loved ones might be pleased to see the back of us occasionally as well.

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walk, but the Students Representative Council voted to do the same thing, but on their school oval. To raise money the students will seek support from their families and the wider local community.

The school-walk will take place on Tuesday 17th September. The proceeds from a gold coin donation from each participant and a $1.00 sausage sizzle lunch will go to the fund-raising for the homeless.

In the afternoon senior SRC students will walk with younger SRC members down Randell Street “door-knocking” at businesses, and asking people for donations. The students hope that the Mannum community will support this fund-raising initiative for the homeless. The money raised will be sent to the Hutt Street Centre from where it will be distributed throughout the community.

MCC Fundraising For The Homeless n a recent Friday in Adelaide approximately 4000people, including school students, walked a mile, (1609 metres), to raise funds for the homeless. The students at Mannum Community College were unable to participate in the Adelaide

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2014 Rural Women’s Award ustralia’s pre-eminent Award for rural women, the Rural Industries R&D Corporation (RIRDC) Rural Women’s Award identifies and rewards women’s contribution to primary industries and rural communities by providing financial assistance, mentoring, resources and support via its nation-wide network of business and community leaders for selected state winners.

It’s an Award that has changed the lives of dozens of Australia’s rural women over a period of 13 years and it is now accepting applications for 2014.

Rural women are encouraged to enter themselves or to nominate someone with a commitment and desire to making a real difference to their industry and community. The Award is open to all women involved in primary industries.

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Course and will be supported to develop an individual integrated leadership plan.

A national winner and runner-up will be selected from the state winners with a further $10,000 bursary awarded to support their professional development and contribution to primary industries.

RIRDC Managing Director, Craig Burns said the Award has a proud history and has helped develop the leadership skills of scores of rural women.

“The Award has opened many doors for so many women and most of our past winners and runners up have used the Award experience to not only further improve their leadership skills but also bring about change within their industry or community,” Mr Burns said.

“T he Award create s opportunities for women and provides them access to a huge network of Award Alumni and industry and government representatives, allowing them to connect, collaborate and to influence and effect change in their industries and communities.

“It is an Award open to everyone. You need not look any further than our 2013 Award finalists to see the great breadth of industries, communities and backgrounds the women are from.”

The Award is an initiative of the Rural Industries R&D Corporation in partnership with the state and territory agencies responsible for agriculture, p r i mar y i n d u s t r i e s a n d resources. The RIRDC Rural Women’s Award is proudly supported by the Award’s Platinum Sponsor, Westpac Agribusiness, the Award’s National Partner, the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) and the Award’s media partners – RM Williams OUTBACK Magazine, ABC Radio and Fairfax Agricultural Media.

Applications close on 31st October 2013. An electronic application form can be downloaded from the RIRDC website: www.rirdc.gov.au/rural-women’s-award

Aminya Mid Murray Homes for the Aged he Board has appointed Brown Falconer Group as architect for the building project involving 18 ad d itional residential aged care places. The appointment follows an assessment of registrations of interest from 3 architects.

Brown Falconer has a long standing involvement with residential aged care services in rural South Australia and Victoria. The architect has started preparing design concepts for the project. These will take into account the local planning guide and the establishment of a longer term master plan for the whole site.

The project will include some upgrading of the existing facility and services, in addition to the 18 new places. Of particular interest is the opportunity to establish an in-house kitchen that will meet the needs of an expanded facility.

Opportunities will be provided for residents, their families, staff, volunteers and the broader community to comment on the designs.

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Aminya

Musical Miscellany From Big Band Canary to Pop Star – Part 2

From page 18

minya was surveyed by auditors from the Aged Care Standards and Accreditation Agency on 5th to 8th August. The auditors have indicated that all 44 components of the standards have been met.

Several of the long standing members of the Friends of Aminya were recently thanked for their contributions to Aminya over the past 19 years. A revitalised Friends of Aminya group has been established with Maxine W eb er actively promoting a continuing role for the group. Anyone interested in participating in the Friends of Aminya is encouraged to contact Wendy Gowling at Aminya for further information.

Aminya’s AGM has been scheduled for Tuesday 24th September 2013 at the Senior Citizens’ rooms. The AGM will provide an opportunity for members of the community to obtain additional information on the building project.

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erry Como began singing with the Ted Weems band in 1936 although he had sung with local bands before that. He had his first big hit with Long Ago and Faraway. In the forties and fifties he was second only to Bing Crosby in entries into the charts. His relaxed persona earned him a high rating TV show from 1955 to 1963. Early in his career he appeared in several films with titles such as “Doll Face” which says it all. Later fifties hits included Round and Round and Catch a Falling Star. Jazz critic Gene Lees has expressed the opinion that Perry Como and Nat King Cole were fine singers that recorded many dubious songs. Perhaps they felt they needed to keep recording to keep themselves in front of their public.

Not everyone knows Al Hibbler.

His output was varied. Some felt he was more of an actor than a singer.

Perhaps, but he had several chart entries in the fifties after having a career as a singer with the Duke Ellington orchestra. He was also blind. The Duke actually wrote the first movement of his Liberian suite for Al Hibbler’s voice. Al’s better known recordings included Don’t Get Around Much Any More,

Unchained Melody and He. Will Friedwald in his book “Jazz Singing” says politicsstopped Hibbler’s career.

In the turbulent days of the early sixties Hibbler marched and on one occasion was arrested as a ‘Disorderly Person’. After that the record labels considered him poison;Frank Sinatra offered him a recording session with Reprise.

Doris Day started her career with Bob Crosby’s Bob Cats after changing her name from von Kapelhoff. She quickly went from them to the band of Les Brown where she had her first hit Sentimental Journey. She began to appear in films, several with Gordon McCrae, and later with Rock Hudson where she often performed the title tune.

Her hits included It’s Magic, Secret Love and Que Sera Sera. Her recording career was dominated by the Columbia ‘A and R’ man, Mitch Miller, which probably didn’t help it.

Her long time involvement in animal welfare is well known.

The Pied Pipers was a vocal group most often recorded with Tommy Dorsey. Although originally an all-male group it had changed to include Jo Stafford by the time of the Dorsey era. Jo Stafford later married

Paul Weston who was an arranger with the Dorsey outfit. Jo had a number of hits through the fifties including Shrimp Boats, Whispering Hope with Gordon McCrae and You Belong to Me. Kay Starr is another who began with Bob Crosby then went to Charlie Barnett before embarking on a solo career. Her hits included Bonaparte’s Retreat, Wheel of Fortune, and later My Heart Reminds Me. Lester Young, jazz tenor sax player, when asked if anyone could sing like blues singer Bessie Smith replied that he thought that Kay Starr could. Writer Gary Giddins said of Kay Starr after seeing her perform live in 1984 “…

Starr is an electrifying performer, thoroughly in command of her talent”; this was when she was sixty three years of age. I wonder how many of today’s pop performers will achieve such comments from their critics at the same age. Starr has recorded albums in jazz, gospel, blues ballads, and rhythm and blues. Sadly they seem to be out of print.

Interestingly, like two other very individual white jazz singers, Mildred Bailey and Lee Wiley, she is part American Indian.

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Mannum RSL

Update from Mid Murray Council

appy hours are continuing to be well attended and all are welcome to come and share friendship in our clubrooms at 1600 hrs each Wednesday afternoon. Why not join us?

A visit in August to Tailem Bend was well attended and enjoyed very much with a hearty lunch and good friends.

We have added several more new members to our ranks during the last month and we are always happy to see ex-service persons and anyone who has an interest in forming friendships.

Please contact the Secretary or President on 0405 159 855 for further details.

If you are an ex-service person and want to know about entitlements and or pension matters. Please contact our Welfare Officer, Barry Mansell on 0418 439 370.

Vietnam Veterans Day service was held in blustery conditions at the Memorial, thankfully the rain stayed away. The service was followed by a lunch at the Club Rooms.

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Dates for the Diary

Thursday the 19th September Monthly general meeting at 1100 hrs. Lunch afterwards at $2.00 per head. Please attend and support your club.

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• The design report for Cascade Road is complete and the remaining geotechnical reports are to follow.

• Closure of Randell Road at Palmer from the intersection of Reedy Creek Road to the intersection of Lindner Avenue on Sunday 6th October, 2013 from 10:00am until 5:00pm for the Palmer Hot Rod Run approved.

• The Acting Director of Infrastructure Services to negotiate with the Truro and Districts Raceway Committee to provide in-kind assistance up to $2,000 for their raceway site.

• $20,000 was received from the State Government for the development of a new Roadside Native Vegetation Management Plan. Thanks to the Mid Murray Local Action Planning Association Committee for their assistance. Council has also budgeted $15,000 in 2013/2014 for this Plan.

• A 2013/2014 Road Construction Program has been endorsed.

• An update on Council’s Mosquito Program and treatment was noted.

• The value of development in the Council District for 2012/2013 was $22.39 million ($17.77 million in 2011/2012), an increase of 26%.

• Council received $19,859 from the Local Government Energy Efficiency Program for the installation of solar and heat pump hot water systems at the Mannum Leisure Centre, Mannum Community Centre (Old Primary School Building), Cambrai Office and Cambrai House Office.

• Mannum Community Magazine granted a $6000 interest free loan towards the purchase of a Risograph Printer, subject to a written agreement to repay the loan over two years.

• Following public consultation, Council has decided the following as part of its Elector Representation review.

1. The existing name of Mid Murray Council be retained.

2. The principal member of Council continue to be a Mayor, elected by the community at Council wide elections.

3. Council comprise the Mayor and 9 ward Councillors.

4. The area be divided into 3 wards: Eyre, Shearer and Murray Wards.

5. Eyre Ward to be represented by 3 councillors, Shearer ward by 4 and Murray Ward by 2 councillors.

The documentation will be forwarded to the Electoral Commissioner for approval and gazettal.

• The Boating Industry Association of South Australia Federal Government Funding Proposal for new or upgraded public facilities at many locations within the Council, provision of safe mooring areas, wreck and rubbish removal, signage, statutory navigation aids, publicity and education, possible construction of a Dry Dock at Mannum and upgrades to the wharfs at Mannum and Morgan were noted.

• The outstanding work and service to the local and global community by the Australian Red Cross will be recognised at Council receptions during their 2014 centenary.

Possible Closure of Laneway Off Bretag Street to Mannum Community College The Mid Murray Council has been approached by the Mannum Community College to close off the laneway from Bretag Street to the school oval, to increase security on the school site.

The laneway has been used as an access to the College and was previously an access to the old School Community Library. The new School Community Library is now conveniently located on Walker Avenue.

Prior to undertaking this proposed closure the Council is inviting comments from the community.

Comments and further information can be obtained from Robin Bourne on 8569 0100 or postbox@mid-murray.sa.gov.au by 27 September 2013.

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• Representatives highlighted to the Deputy Premier and Minister for Planning the need for an amendment to the Ministers Specification to allow for more reasonable and practical concessions regarding building fire fighting requirements associated with the Blanchetown Free Range Chicken Farm as well as large sheds, so that further similar developments can be promoted and undertaken.

• Council noted the letter forwarded to the Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources requesting a formal review of their decision to allow the houseboat/s and associated infrastructure at Cowirra to remain whilst a fresh development application is lodged and assessed.

• The State budget provided for 2 replacement ferries. Council will continue to advocate for an additional 3 to replace the timber hulled ferries.

• Further investigations will be undertaken by the Chief Executive Officer and Acting Director of Infrastructure Services regarding the suitability of Allotments 9 and 10 of the Old Primary School land, to be purchased at a peppercorn amount by Council for the possible establishment of open space and community use in association with the Mannum Community Centre, Men’s Shed, Community Garden and potential redeveloped land on allotment 200 (fronting Walker Avenue). A report will be submitted to the next meeting.

• Council Manager’s continue to work with the Bowhill General Store owners to assist with the various approvals, so that the Store can continue trading in temporary facilities while rebuilding the new store and residence.

• Applications received for Wind Monitoring Towers at Borthwick Bray Road, Tungkillo and Three Chain Road, Cambrai by the Independent Development Assessment Panel.

• The Murray and Mallee Local Government Association will be advised that the Mid Murray Council considers that the Murray and Mallee Local Government Association is the preferred organisation for Local Government involvement with the Murray Darling Basin Authority.

• Council will contribute to the Mannum Bowling Club for interest paid on their loan and the CEO and the Director of Corporate and Financial Services will prepare a policy on the provision of loans to Community and Sporting Organisations.

• The Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources will be advised that Council is prepared to accept the care, control and management of Crown Land at Cowirra as a Reserve dedicated for recreational purposes. The CEO will have discussions with the Cowirra Action Group regarding conditions for the management of the land and submit a report to Council.

• Council is hosting 15 Certificate II Horticultural students who will receive training and undertake community projects. See page 16.

Russell Peate, CEO Mid Murray Council

Mid Murray Support Services Inc Board Nominations for four (4) positions on the Board are invited from interested community members. The appointment is for two (2) years. Retiring members will be eligible for re-election.

Nominations in writing outlining relevant details are to be addressed to: The Secretary, Mid Murray Support Services, 71 Randell Street, Mannum or email to mmcss@internode.on.net.

Appointment criteria to include experience or an interest in any of the following: community service; finance; legal; counselling, business management or education.

Nominations close at 4:00 pm on Friday 18th October 2013.

Enquiries contact: Tim Clemow 8569 2129 (office hours) Mike McDowell, Chairman Mid Murray Support Services

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Issue Number 83

From the Diary of Private Charles H Bock 10th Battalion, Australian Infantry Force

April 1916 Saturday 1st Slightly rough - a few sea sick. Missed for a wonder.

Sunday 2nd 10:00 Just entering Harbour Marseilles. Rather pretty coast, rugged. Fine harbour.

Monday 3rd Had a look at the town in car and cab, while waiting at the station to load rations. Started our train journey 1:25. 8:00 Just leaving Orange after stop for drink of tea. Travelling in goods van but scenery worth it. If soldiers and equipment had been tossed in with a fork there couldn’t have been a bigger mix up. Don’t seem to cater for travelling public in France. 1700 Stopped for tea.

Tuesday 4th Saw a little bit of Aus. This afternoon in shape of rabbits. Engine changed ends and we cut off in different direction. Passed Lyons about midday.

Farming district now.

Wednesday 5th Arrived at Gordes-well about 14:00 after 60 hours in train. Canal and Farming country. Today rode out in motor lorry with stores to place where we are billeted. See reflection of firing from here.

Moolenacker Farm.

Thursday 6th Rather cold here. Heavy firing last night. Have our store in a shed. 80 men sleeping here.

Friday 7th Rain Last night. Had a trip to the village Strazale.

Saturday 8th Issue Helmut’s. H.P. Sunday 9th Lovely morning. Gas and Bomb parade. Walked to a village this evening. Flitre.

Monday 10th Things as usual. Walk this evening.

Tuesday 11th Rain this morning.

Wednesday 12th Bitterly cold and wet. 9 bikes arrived for Batt.

Last night.

Thursday 13th Better weather - no rain. Bike issue.

Friday 14th R.Q.M.S. and B C.Q.M.S. gorn for trip to front.

Cold and showery, little snow.

Saturday 15th 11:30 Just returned from 8 or 9 mile route march in windy, snow, rain and mud - not to bad tho.

Sunday 16th Nice day. Walked tonight to (indecipherable) with J.D.D. (Jack Dallas?). QMS returned.

Monday 17th Bad night - no sleep - face ache, face getting fat one side at a time. Raining again this morning.

Tuesday 18th 12:30 returned from 10 or 12 miles - another march in the wind and mud and little rain. 19:00 more rain.

Wednesday 19th Cold - Little rain. Packing ready to move.

Thursday 20th Left Noolenacker 6:45. New billet 11:00. Cold.

Passed by church burnt by Germans after using it as a stable. Cockies here using flail to thrash beans.

Friday 21st Good Friday. Lovely morning. Plenty of aeroplanes and shelling. Rain this evening.

Saturday 22nd Wet and cold.

Sunday 23rd Easter Sunday. Lovely day. Plenty of aeroplanes and shells.

Monday 24th Lovely day. Trip to ordinance.

Tuesday 25th Anniversary of the great landing. How different today for those who were in it. Another nice day that’s three. Think there must be a drought on.

Wednesday 26th Nothing unusual.

Thursday 27th Walk to ordinance - boots.

Friday 28th Artillery at it last night. Ordinance again today, on bike this time.

Saturday 29th Another bike ride to ordinance.

Sunday 30th 6a.m. bike ride to A.S.C. received 5 letters and a parcel. No letters from home. 16:00 just returned ordinance. 5 more letters - one from Annie.

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On My Bookshelf

Mannum Intra-town Bus Service

Diary of A Young Man Adelaide 1890 – October 1st - October 7th Sad news for Willie, whom I think is Daniel’s brother, possible now running their late father’s business.

OCTOBER 1ST WEDNESDAY 6.30 Bath. Rode bike to Medindie - first morning ride. Bad news from Hindmarsh - Maggie taken with Diptheria. Mother sent for. Busy all day. To Hindmarsh at 5. Maggie very bad. Tracheotomy performed by Dr Stewart in presence of Dr Verco at midday, giving great relief. The fear of losing dear little Maggie is preying heavily on her parents. Home to tea.

With Sterne attended service at 7.30.

Have not been for some time. Mr Harrington spoke on “Jerusalem”.

Church meeting followed and was marked by bad feeling shown by several members. We need more of the Spirit of Christ! Home about 10.

Supper. Rode bike. Bed about 11.

OCTOBER 2ND THURSDAY 6.30 Bath, tennis with Alfred, prayers, breakfast. News of dear little Maggie’s death (at 4 this morning), came as a great shock. The Lord comfort the parents. Office 9.30.

Busy till 3.30 (lunch at 1). To Hindmarsh per car with Becks Willie’s house, a house of mourning.

Poor Willie quite crushed. Mr Beck, Robert Beck, Alfred and I acted as bearers and the short funeral was soon over. It is evident that Willie

can scarcely endure the blow - the loss of his beautiful, healthy, child. The Lord help him. A few of us took tea with Willie and Bell - a mere pretence on the part of several. Home about 6.30. Rode into city on my bicycle and inserted death notice in papers, later (9pm) visited Rev W.E. and Mrs Rice. Met Noel Webb. Did some scribbling and discussed various matters, principally public prayer.

Home 11.15. Bed 11.30.

OCTOBER 3RD FRIDAY 6.50 Bath, cleaned bike. Office 9.20. Dined at home at midday - Mr I.B. Peck present. Hindmarsh at 5.

Willie very depressed. Little Chappy unwell. Home 6.15. Tea. Attended Bible Class. Saw Mrs Bennett home, brought home Polly from choir practice. Took a run down Stanley St on bike. Bed 10.30.

OCTOBER 4TH SATURDAY 6.15 Bath. Cleaned and oiled bike.

Breakfast 8.15. Away 8.30. Met Southern train and got 3 bunches of ferns - sent down by Harry Last from Upper Sturt - for Miss Burden’s flower stall at “Wonderland”. Busy till 12.15, dined at Woodville. Called at Hindmarsh. Mother, Eliza and Mrs Beck still helping. Willie still down with his grief. Back to office. Took ferns to Exhibition Building and handed them to Miss Florence Burden. Home. Sterne to tea. Rode to Hendrys, thence Gymnasium. Met

Willie Hale, just returned from England. Rainy. Home 9.30.

Balanced cash a/cs. Bed 11.

OCTOBER 5TH SUNDAY Bath 7.30. Walk. Music after breakfast. Service 11. Beauchamp (of China inland mission, and one of the “Cambridge Seven”) addressed.

Dined 1.30. To School 2.30. Walk with Kent and Bowerings. Tea 5.30.

To Chapel 6.10, Service 6.30 - Rice, Kent and Dowlings (2) baptised. I assisted Kent to dress. Home, music.

Supper 9.30. Bed 10.30.

OCTOBER 6TH MONDAY Bath 6.30. Rode bike to Fitzroy.

Routine, busy. Walked home to midday dinner, a walk of pleasant remembrance. To Hindmarsh at 5.

Called on Hommence re removal of earth for new cellar. Home to tea.

Called Dr Verco to see Brunchy fearing Diptheria, fears groundless.

To Gym on bike and later to chemists. Read “Cobbett”. Supper, bed about 11.

OCTOBER 7TH TUESDAY 6.10 Bath. Rode and cleaned bicycle. Routine. Busy till 5pm.

Hindmarsh 5.10. Chappy not better of his Diptheria. Home 6.10. Tea. Shaved. Lecture Hall, Tynte St, till 10, decorating for social. Home, supper, bed 11.

Jo Kader

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n collaboration with Mid Murray Support Services and the Murray Mallee Consumer Advisory Group, we are going to trial (for 6 months) a new, affordable, intra-town community bus service on a fortnightly basis, for residents of Mannum who are “transport disadvantaged”.

If you cannot drive, and do not have anyone else to drive you (family, friends or care workers), and you cannot physically access the places you wish to go (e.g. you cannot walk the distance to your nearest shopping centre in Mannum), you may be eligible to use this new service!

We will be providing transport to where you want to go within Mannum, including: • • • •

shopping hairdresser appointments going out for lunch medical appointments (Doctors’ Surgery, hospital, or chemist) • visiting friends and relatives in Mannum • any other places or spaces you would like to go (within the township of Mannum)

For more information please give Murray TransportConnections a call, we look forward to hearing from you.

Karyn Baker and Natalie Davis: 1300 190 869 or E m a il: kbaker@mid-murray.sa.gov.au

Murray Transport Connections Mid Murray Council, 49 Adelaide Rd (PO BOX 28), Mannum SA 5238.

Karyn Baker

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From Your Local Member Mr Ivan Venning MP, Member for Schubert Get Active! Sports Club Funding ember for Schubert, Ivan Venning is pleased to announce that applications for grants through the Active Club Program and Community Recreation and Sport Facilities Program (CRSFP) are now open.

The Active Club Program provides assistance of up to $5,000 to recreation and sports clubs for equipment, programs and training.

The Community Recreation and Sport Facilities Program offers funding to clubs to plan, establish or improve their facilities. Grants of up to $200,000 are up to for facility planning and funding of up to $500,000 are available for facility development.

Mr Venning encourages all eligible sporting clubs and active recreation organisations to apply for funding.

Further information and application forms can be found online at:

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www.recsport.sa.gov.au/funding-scholarships/active-club-program.html

Applications close on 14th October 2013.

Volunteer Support Fund The 2013 Volunteer Support Fund is now open for applications.

The program isoffered every year to enable community organisations to apply for funding to assist them to support their volunteers by providing training and resources.

Mr Venning is encouraging eligible organisations to apply for up to $3000 for initiatives to advance and assist volunteer supporting programs, expand volunteer participation and promote the value of volunteering within the community.

“Volunteers are the backbone of our community and whatever can be done to assist them should be done,” he said.

Organisations must be community based, not-for-profit and incorporated (or auspiced) to be eligible to apply.

Further information and application forms can be found at www.ofv.sa.gov.au/grants or by calling the Office for Volunteers on 1300 014 712. Applications close at 5pm, Friday 25th October.

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Tungkillo Community Hall

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n 2003, residents of Tungkillo were ecstatic as after 54 years they finally fulfilled their lifelong dream to build the Tungkillo Soldiers Memorial Hall, and it is still going strong.

In the lead up to the hall being built, fundraising was generated through country fun events with gymkhanas, sheep dog trials and even an ‘ugly man competition’. This amazing group of volunteers continues to fundraise to this day and hosts many sporting, social and senior citizen groups at the hall and special events such as Wedding Receptions, Anniversaries, Birthdays Parties and Funerals.

Back Row: Daryle Bonham, Chris Hebart, Grantly Rogers, Lawrie Lintern and Tony Farrow. Front Row: Joyleen Burton, Glynnis Burrows, Eva Burton, Genevieve Hebart

Tungkillo is a small township nestled in the Adelaide foothills surrounded by meandering green valleys and towering gum trees. This beautiful area was founded in 1855 and is known for its Moss Rocks, Beef Cattle and Sheep Raising.

The Tungkillo Hall will celebrate its 10th Birthday with a good old fashioned family day out: free entertainment by the Cripple Creek Bluegrass Band, complimentary afternoon tea and birthday cake, and a bouncing castle and face painting.

Tungkillo Hall – 1:00pm to 5:00pm Sunday 15th September 2:00 Official welcome and burial of Time Capsule 3:00 Dedication of War Memorial 3:30 Cutting Birthday Cake and afternoon tea 3.45 Children's Drawing Competition result

A commemorative Time Capsule will be buried. The contents will include a historical record of Tungkillo, photos of the current committee and the Tungkillo Tennis Team, the winning entry from a child’s drawing competition, all the Tungkillo Gazettes of 2013 and even a mobile phone of today!

“The Hall is testimony to the hard work our volunteers of the Tungkillo Progress Club undertook to build this facility for our town and have continued to do so in its operation over the past 10 years,” said

Chairman Chris Hebart.

“The Tungkillo Hall keeps our community together and we are looking forward to celebrating the 10th Anniversary ... and hope to see many past residents and visitors from Tungkillo and the surrounding region.

“The time capsule will provide future generations with a look into Tungkillo’s past and the importance of a small community working together. Who knows what mobile phones will be like in 2028?”

A memorial wall is being built to commemorate Tungkillo’s fallen war heroes.

It will feature brass plaques of the names of the lost soldiers from World Wars I and II. The official ceremony and dedication of the memorial wall will take place at 2:00pm.

Mid Murray Council Mayor Dave Burgess and Brigadier Hanna of the Adelaide RSL will say a few words.

Laurie Lintern, Tungkillo’s oldest resident reflects, “The people of Tungkillo and the Progress Club should be congratulated for their achievements over the years. With a small population we have certainly placed Tungkillo on the map as we see so many groups utilising the hall.”

Contact Glynnis Burrows, Secretary, Tungkillo Progress Club on 8568 2128.

Mannum Community Garden Design and Planning Workshop 3:00 - 5:00 pm, Sunday 8th September 2013 Mid Murray Council Office, 49 Adelaide Road, Mannum Working Bee: Filling and Planting Mannum Community Garden, 58 Walker Ave, Mannum 3:00 - 5:00 pm, Sunday 22nd September 2013 and Sunday 29th September 2013

Workshops funded by Healthy Murraylands For more information, contact Angela Roesler at MMSS. 71 Randell Street, Mannum. Phone: 8569 2129 Email: mmcss.angroesler@internode.on.net * Please register your details to be informed of any changes.

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Bazinga: Can you see me! n September, Mannum Community College will be hosting a Visual Arts Exhibition at the Wool Shed Gallery.

Students from Reception to Year 12 will be hosting the exhibition called “Bazinga, can you see me!” The students have made artworks from a wide variety of resources and different materials. The College is proud to show case our talented students work and achievements.

Tess Minett, Mid Murray Council Art Coordinator, opened the exhibition at the Wool Shed Gallery on Thursday 5th September.

You can view the exhibition in the Wool Shed Gallery from 10am to 4:00pm on the following days.

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Saturdays: September 7th and 14th Sundays: September 8th and 15th

The students have been looking forward to the opportunity to exhibit in a real gallery and share their work with the community.

“I am proud to be a part of Bazinga because it is a great place to share my artwork and show the community what inspires me, and hopefully make them see the true meaning of art through my eyes.” Krystal Scanlon, Year 11 student.

“I think Bazinga is going to be fun, it gives us a chance to show our artwork and for everyone to see our artwork. This is going to be a good experience.” Tanika Shillabeer, Year 11 student.

“As a year 12 Creative Arts student, I see Bazinga as a great opportunity to present the artwork that I have done this year to the community. This shows the community my artistic skills that I have developed. I feel it is a privilege to be a part of displaying my artwork in Bazinga and believe the exhibition will be fun to be involved in.” Narelle Simons, Year 12 student.

Come along and see us.

Please remember to cast your vote for the people’s choice award.

Iraina Clayton, Arts Teacher Mannum Community College

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Bigger or Better?

Bigger or Better”, by Ian Lowe, is an excellent book looking at population growth and associated implications of growth in Australia. One outcome of continued population growth is the need to feed the masses. Enter large scale, intensive animal farming.

The following is based on facts gleaned from internet investigations and our own personal experiences and beliefs.

On May 6th, the Mid Murray council Development Assessment Panel approved development of the biggest ‘Free Range’ chicken farm in Australia and, according to a company director Richard Sanday, “It will be the largest free-range facility in Australia ... [it may] be the largest free range facility in the world.”

To be built near Blanchetown, its biggest selling point is employment for the area and it is noted that the rationale behind this enormous facility is the demand from consumers for free range chicken by the duopoly of Coles and Woolworths.

Internet sites claim that the facility will eventually have 42 sheds and a maximum capacity of 1.6 million chooks over 7 separate farms. Chicks trucked from Ingham’s Monarto hatchery will be housed for the first 22 days in 2500m2 chicken sheds (a stocking rate of 15.6 birds per m2). They will then have access to an outdoor yard/free range pasture area equating to 5,760m2 per shed. That is approximately 6.7 chickens per m2. Birds are harvested twice during the

growing period of 48 days. We question, what food supplements are administered to the chickens to promote such rapid growth for such a quick turnover? Deceased birds (chickens are known to perish from stress and heat) are removed from the sheds and pasture areas on a daily basis and disposed of in “Biobins”. We question, what is the attrition rate of a batch of 39,000 chickens?

Mid Murray council initiated a meeting with key players and the Deputy Premier and Minister for Planning to discuss the dispensation of the Building Code of Australia requirements for the Blanchetown Free Range Chicken Farm and amend the Minister’s Specification regarding CFS requirements for a water ring main for each of the seven separate farms/sheds comprising this major development. The aim was to facilitate further developments in South Australia, particularly chicken farms and other large intensive animal keeping developments.

If the council can lobby state government to change CFS requirements for developments and promote large scale intensive animal keeping, can they please take the initiative to make changes to the labelling of produce to reflect the reality.

Truth in advertising.

In the short life of an Ingham’s “free range” chicken, they will spend either 12 or 26 days outside; hatched in machines, trucked to a shed, roaming free for up to 26 days then, trucked again to a slaughter

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facility where they will be dispatched, packaged and branded as free range after having enjoyed a happy life on the farm.

Consumers, blinded by the term free range and believing they are supporting a cruelty free industry, will buy them in their hundreds. We believe the term free range in this instance is extremely misleading to consumers and the citizens asked to support such facilities.

Factory farming flies in the face of progressive thinking and sustainability.

Large scale intensive animal farming is monoculture and doesn’t sit well with the SA government push to become known for clean green food produce. We should be promoting a culture that promotes biodiversity and growth at a human scale rather than a corporate scale. Permaculture and design thinking offer sustainable, humane alternatives to job creation, worker satisfaction, animal welfare, resource management, local ownership, diversity, clean and green produce and transport costs to name a few. The big difference is changing the scale and sharing the wealth, resources and opportunities with smaller businesses rather than solidifying the wealth of a few. For years now the call for farmers to get big or get out has driven many off the land.

We need to look at how the economy can serve our vision rather than how we serve the economy.

Murray Eco Arts Collective

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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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Monday Nights from 6pm Mannum Leisure Centre Stadium Starting 14th October 2013 Team Nominations due 30th September 2013 A great way to have fun whilst keeping fit and active!

For Team Nomination Forms or further information, please contact Amy Loechel 8569 0100 or aloechel@mid-murray.sa.gov.au

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2013 Mannum Christmas Pageant, Street Party and Fireworks Display

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he date has been set. Keep it free. Fun for all the family.

Saturday 7th December, 6:00 pm Enquiries: Irene Lovell, 85692541

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2013 PUBLICATION DEADLINES Friday (12 noon) Collating & Folding September 27 for October, Issue 84 Wednesday 2 October October 25 for November, Issue 85 Wednesday 30 October November 27 for December, Issue 86 Wednesday 4 December

Email details of regular meetings to: editor.mannummag@aussiebb.com.au MONTHLY 1st Monday

9:45am Combined Probus, Mannum Club 10:00am Murray Darlings Red Hatters, Café Mannum. 8569 1438 – Mannum Health Advisory Council. 8569 1239

1st Tuesday

7:30pm Agricultural Society, Showground

1st Wednesday

2:00pm History Group, MMSS

1st Thursday

SEPTEMBER Catholic Church Centenary Mau Street and Rowing Club Sunday 1st, 1:00pm Mass 1pm in the church. BBQ lunch, games and a relaxing afternoon at the Rowing Club.

Contact: Frank or Mary Curtis Phone: 8569 1467 Mannum Garden Group Car pool at Lions Den Monday 9th, 9:15am Visit Yabby farm, Swan Reach Monday 23rd, 9:15am Visit Tickle Tank, Mt Barker Contact: Bev Connell Phone: 8570 4322

Email: editor.mannummag@aussiebb.com.au Contact: General 8569 7392.

Advertising: email Editor.

Deliver: 71 Randell Street, Mannum SA 5238 (a service kindly provided by MMSS) Our email account is provided by Aussie Broadband as a community service

Community Meetings Clash Calendar 1:30pm Prayer Meeting for First Wednesday Mannum, Baptist Church, Noon Mannum Mag Committee, William St. Showground. 8569 2385

2nd Tuesday

Palmer Card Day, Lutheran Hall Palmer. 8569 4184

2nd Wednesday

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

3 Thursday rd

11:00am Mannum RSL, Mannum Rowing Club/RSL

4th Thursday

7:30pm Progress Association, Meeting Rm Council Chambers.

Last Monday

1:30pm Hospital Auxiliary, Meeting Room, Esmeralda St.

Last Wednesday

6:30pm Mannum Discussion Group.

McDowell. 8569 2818

Mens Mike

WEEKLY Mon, Wed & Fri

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

Tuesday & Friday

10:30am Friendship Group, River Word Christian Centre, 3 Greening St. 8569 1333

Wednesday

8:30-10:00am Mannum Weight Watchers. Day Care Centre, Mannum Hospital. Jane Kelly 8569 1799.

OTHER Alternate Wednesdays

1:00pm Sewing/Craft & Computing Group. Mannum Baptist Church House, William St. Lisa Stevenson. 8569 6040

8:00am Walkie Talkies, Lions Den, Showground. Anne 8569 2850

Alternate Fridays

9:30am Prayer & Bible Study, and

Every Three Months

Tuesday

2013 Community Calendar Suicide Service of Remembrance OCTOBER Mannum Uniting church Palmer Hot Rod Show Wednesday 18th, 7:00 pm th To remember those lost to Sunday 6 , 10:00am - 5:00pm suicide and to gather together Contact 0428 855 205 those left behind to support each Ecumenical Service other. All welcome. See page 1. for Aboriginal Missions Contact: Rev Darren Lovell Mannum Uniting Church Sunday 13th, 10:00 am Baptist Ladies Dinner Guest speaker: Rev Dr Steve Baptist Church, William Street Etherington, long-time CMS Saturday 21st, 6:00 pm start th missionary to Oenpelli in RSVP by 15 September.

Arnhem Land, and translator of All Welcome the New Testament into the Hymn-Lovers Sing Kunwinjku language.

Mannum Uniting Church Hall All welcome Sunday 22nd, 2:00 - 4:00pm SA Police Dixieland Band Contact: Carl or Lyn Gross Church Hall Ph: 8569 7392 M: 0449 947 009 Mannum Lutheran Friday 11th, 7:00 for 7:30 pm See page 6.

Mid Murray Support Services

1:30pm Senior Citizen’s Club, Club Rooms. 8569 2795

Entry: $15 each See page 3. Tickets from churches or Lutheran Bookshop Mannum Garden Group Lions Den, Showground Monday 14th, 10am Guest speaker war grave gardens Monday 28th Bus trip, Glenelg. All welcome.

Contact: Bev Connell Phone: 8570 4322 Tungkillo Hall 10th Anniversary Tungkillo Hall Sunday 15th, 1:00pm - 5:00pm Entry: Free Contact: Glynnis Burrows Phone: 8568 2128 See page 24.

Mannum Leisure Centre Supervised Opening Hours

Contact MMSS for details about these special events.

71 Randell Street, 10 am - 4 pm. Ph: 8569 2129, Email: mmcss@internode.on.net

September 5th Friendship Luncheon, Pretoria Hotel. Come dressed as your favourite Super Hero! Guest speaker.

October 1st Men’s Breakfast 8:30am - 10am at the River Bar, River Lane entrance, Mannum Community Club. Gold coin donation.

24th Annual General Meeting. 7:00pm Mannum Community Hub (Old Mannum School)

Weekly Passenger Service Mannum to Murray Bridge For information or bookings: 18 Alma Avenue, Murray Bridge SA 5253 Ph: 08 8532 2633

Activities: Basketball, netball carpet bowls, card games, gym, tai chi, squash, tennis, soccer, roller disco and Mannum Movers exercise for the 50+.

Mon: 6pm to 9pm Indoor Tennis Tues: 5:45pm Aerobic & Fitness Instructor 7:30pm Squash competition Wed: 6pm to 7pm Mixed Soccer Thur: 9:30am Mannum Movers 5:45pm Aerobics Fri: 6pm to 8pm Roller Disco or Family Fun Night in alternate weeks

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8am-12noon, 3:30pm-7:30pm Wednesday 7:30am-12noon, 3:30pm-7:30pm Friday 7:30am-12noon, 3:30pm-6:30pm Members 24/7 access from August 19th

Squash courts, gym, and cardio room available at all opening times.

Stadium, Clubroom and Meeting room are available for hire.

Further information: 8569 0185 Deb Roberts, Programs Manager

Every Thursday: Mannum Information Centre  Murray Bridge Information Centre Depart Arrive Depart Return Mannum 10:00am Murray Bridge 10:45am Murray Bridge 2:30pm Mannum 3:10pm 1st and 3rd Tuesday: Mannum Information Centre  Murray Bridge Information Centre Mannum 10:00am Murray Bridge 10:30am Murray Bridge 1:30pm Mannum 2:00pm

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