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Support for Kirrilee McPherson Progressive Dinner Raises Over $2600 annum Progress Association hosted a Progressive Dinner to raise funds to support Kirrilee McPherson’s mission in the 2008 Beijing Paralympics. 83 people attended the dinner, which co mmenced with scrumptious nibbles at the Showgrounds Dining Hall. They were then transported by bus to the Uniting Church Hall for lovely hot soup, followed by a great roast at the Rowing Club where they were entertained by a small group of local artists who put on a fabulous show. Then back to the Showgrounds for
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delicious sweets and coffee. Even though the night was very cold, the atmosphere all night was warm, friendly and good fun. During the evening raffle tickets were sold, there was a silent auction of donated items and chocolate wheel draws. During the evening the Lions Club presented Kirrilee with an additional cheque for $500 towards her costs. Mannum Progress Association and Kirrilee would like to sincerely thank the following for their generous contributions to the evening.
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Thanks must also go to our tireless workers on the evening who assisted with the food: Gwen Hynes, Jan Clothier, Vicki Harding, Julie Metcalf, Sheila Wheeler, Sharon Stewart and Madi Trainor. Thanks girls. Raffle tickets are still available at Mannum Hair Design and Crafts, Curios & Creations in Randell Street. The prizes are 2 baskets of Kasey Chamber’s CDs and merchandise valued at $200 Steve Hicks (Principal) congratulating Kirrilee each and 3 laundry baskets of McPherson, an ex-student of Mannum gifts & groceries. These will Community College be drawn at the Mannum Showgrounds Market on Sunday the best and will follow her 3rd August. events with great interest. Irene Lovell Kirrilee is very excited about her venture and we wish her all
Mannum Ag Show Society Mannum Uniting Church Mannum Rowing Club Jo Norman Bottroff’s Bus Service Jan & Geoff Treloar Kasey Chambers Gill & Angie Leaver Helen Griffiths Mannum Top Deli Mannum Hair Design Marion’s Boutique Drakes Supermarkets
Due For Completion Mid 2009 y now you will have noticed the billboard for the Mannum Shopping Centre, outside the old sawmill site. Very little details are available, yet. The drawing above and the following text is taken from the developers Website. An exciting new development to be anchored by a 2500 m2 Foodland supermarket. This major development will become the central hub for business and retail services for the Mannum and Mid-Murray areas offering up to 15 speciality tenancies starting from 75 m2. Located on the Adelaide-Mannum Road, the shopping centre is adjacent to a number of community services and the new residential subdivision “Paddle Steamer Estate”. Munro Property Group http://www.munropropertygroup.com.au/index.html
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Kirrilee McPherson accepting the cheque from Carol Greening (Mannum Progress Association) Contents A Bit of R ‘n R Calendars & Dates
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Choristers Corner Church Services Classifieds
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Editorial Letters Mannum Matters
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Tight Lines 9 Police & Neighbourhood Watch 18 Out of this World 8
Puzzle Under the Toadstool
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Letters to the Editor Deadline 22 August 2008 for publication in the September issue
Mannum Community Magazine Inc
Country Hospital Closures
Editorial
Dear Editor, I am writing on behalf of the Mannum Hospital Auxiliary. The present Auxiliary has been run for 24 years by a very conscientious group of people raising funds to purchase some of the many varied requirements of The Mannum District Hospital. In that time we have raised over $250,000 and our purchases have included fifteen electronically controlled beds costing $49,768, [which includes a donation of $10,000 from the Paul Newman Foundation], air conditioners, freezers, many curtains and blinds for various rooms, patient lifters, medication trolleys, furniture for the aged care sitting/dining room, various kitchen requirements and many other items needed by the patients and staff of the hospital. We have enjoyed our fund raising years, and at the moment run a shop in Mannum where we sell preserves, pickles and sauces, and a very expansive range of fancy goods, baby clothes and handcrafts. We have about 15 members with 5 over 80 years of age and only two under 60, all very keen to help the Hospital purchase items that the Government cannot or will not supply. In addition, the hospital receives quite a number of other donations. What we want to know is, when our hospital is reduced to a Bandaid unit, will the Government be stepping in to take over all the equipment we have purchased with money from our hard work and also, the items purchased by other donated funds? We object strongly to this mis-treatment of our hospital, and all other country hospitals, most of which were originally started by funds from the local community, as is the case with Mannum. We feel that removal of any items purchased for the hospital by any means other than
Country Health Care Plan upport for the community within the community is almost legendary in small, country communities. The state of the River Murray is uniting communities along the River. Perhaps inadvertently, the State Government has introduced another topic that is uniting country communities - in this case, across the state.
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In a recent media release, the Member for Schubert, Mr Ivan Venning is urging country residents with access to the internet, to go online and show their support for country hospitals. The website contains information about upcoming events and protest rallies being held in various country communities, along with an online petition calling on the State Government to withdraw their Country Health Plan. The Save our Country Hospitals website can be accessed at: www.saveourcountryhospitals.com
However, the responsible approach would be to visit the Department of Health website first, from which you can obtain the details of the Country Health Care Plan. http://www.health.sa.gov.au
In particular, you can download two documents: South Australia’s Country Health Plan and Summary South Australia’s Country Health Plan Before joining any rally or signing a petition, be sure that you know exactly what you are protesting against. On a Lighter Note This month’s issue has a literary bent; do keep sending your contributions.
The viewpoints and opinions of the Authors and Artists that appear in Mannum Mag do not necessarily reflect the viewpoints of the Mannum Mag Editors, staff and/or affiliates. Mannum Mag assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions in the content of this publication.
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Government funding, is close to theft. Anne Bland, on behalf of Members of The Mannum Hospital Auxiliary
[Extracts from this letter were published in The Advertiser, Wednesday, 2nd July, 2008. Ed.]
MHAL ore and more new people are attending the MHAL and it’s safe to say laughter and chatting outweigh staying at home by oneself. The calendar for next month is now out, so why not pop in, pick one up and have a cuppa while you’re there, and just see for yourself what a great place it is. The month of July was full of craft activities, specially cooked lunches and outings. If that sounds good, join Us!
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Little Bugs Term 3 Calendar Wednesdays - Mannum Kindergarten 10 am start (approx 11:30 finish) All sessions start with a music and movement component. Then after the mid morning break:August 2008 6th Cooking with your children 13th Story telling 20th Walk and creating your own piece of art 27th ‘Feet and Hand fun with Paints' Creating mural for kindy September 2008 3rd Cooking with your children 10th Bubble Fun 17th Journaling and creating your own storybook with your child Note: These activities may change For more information, please contact: Suzie Jokic, Ph: 8535 6800 Fax: 85356808, Mobile: 0447223320 Email: jokic.suzie@health.sa.gov.au
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Should a skate park and BMX track be provided in Mannum?
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wo readers continue the discussion of the current Mannum Matters topic. You can read their response on page 26.
Use this opportunity to express your views on major local issues. Every contribution is valuable. Those most able to implement the measures required may be more likely to do so if they know that the community is supporting the project. The level of community support can only be established if we communicate with each other. Use Mannum Matters, as a means of talking to the whole community. In any topic, some aspects to consider are expression of support, notes of caution, relevant anecdotes or photographs, general advice, offers of practical assistance, pledges to donate materials or funds. You can make a contribution to the current topic or initiate a new topic for debate by contacting Mannum Mag via a letter to the Editor or calling one of the contact numbers published on the back page. We want this to be a forum for debating the issue. It will work best and to the advantage of our community if it presents a diversity of views. Take control of the issue. Join the debate and assist in achieving a resolution that has the greatest benefit to the community and support within it.
To accommodate a wide range of comments, short letters have more chance of publication. Longer letters addressing important matters will not necessarily be excluded. In general, aim for about 100 to 150 words, or less.
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Mannum Leisure Centre
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Tuesday 10:00-11:00 am Tai Chi (advanced) 11:00-12 noon Tai Chi (beginners) 6:30-7:15 pm National Karate Juniors 7:30-8:45 pm National Karate Seniors Wednesday 10:-12 noon Carpet Bowls 12:30-4:30 pm Card Games 4:00-5:00 pm Junior Basketball, 5-12 years 6:30-7:30 pm Aerobics Thursday 9:30-10:30 am M a n n u m M o v e r s Genteel Exercise Class 6:00 pm onwards Social Mixed Badminton, Table Tennis, Indoor Tennis Friday 6:00-8:00 pm Roller Disco As advertised, alternate Fridays (Excluding school holidays)
If your Group, Committee or Club has regular meetings leave the details at the CHIPS Office or e-mail mannummag@senet.com.au
Squash courts, gym, and cardio room are available during the hours below. Mornings Mon, Wed, Fri: 8:00 am - 12 noon Tue, Thur: 6:00 am - 12 noon Sat: 9:00 am - 11:00 am Afternoons Mon to Fri: 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm Further information:
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Pop in between 10 am - 4 pm at 39 Randell St Mannum. Ph: 85692129. Weekly Programme Mondays 12:30-3:30 Art Classes with Rosa Milano, 10 weeks 6pm-9pm MYOB, 10 weeks Tuesdays 1pm-4pm Starting out on your Computer, 10 weeks 5pm-6pm Belly Dancing (at Mannum Club) Wednesdays 9am-12pm Digital Story Telling (on demand), 6 weeks 1pm-4pm Getting the Most out of your Computer, 6 weeks 6pm-9pm Getting the Most out of the Internet, 10 weeks Thursdays 10am-12:30pm Craft Group Knitting, crochet, sewing 1pm-3.30pm Craft Group Beading, scrapbooking, cardmaking Adult Literacy and Numeracy, are available on demand. Please register your interest.
Monthly 1st Monday 9:45am Combined Probus, Mannum Club 1st Tuesday 7:00pm Art ’n Soul, Mannum Club 7:30pm Show Committee, Showground 2nd Monday 1:30pm Mannum Red Cross, Hospital Day Care Centre. 2nd Wednesday 9:00am Shared Stitches of Mannum Quilting Group. Ph. 8569 1035 3rd Tuesday pm Palmer Card Day, Lutheran Hall Palmer. Ph. 8532 2255 7:30pm Neighbourhood Watch, Senior Citizens Centre 3rd Wednesday 7:00pm Meditation Evening, Day Centre 3rd Thursday 1:.00am RSL, Mannum Community Club 4th Thursday 7:30pm Progress Association, Mannum Community College Staff room. All welcome. Last Monday 1:30pm Hospital Auxiliary, Meeting Room, Esmerelda Street Last Wednesday 6:30pm Mens Discussion Group, Day Centre Weekly Monday, Wednesday & Friday 1:00–3:00 MHAL, 5 Greening Street, Mannum. Ph. 8569 1643 Monday 3:30pm Mannum Town Choir, Uniting Church hall. Ph. 8569 2295 Tuesday 9:00am Weight Watchers, Hospital Day Care Centre. Ph. 8569 1123 Tuesday & Friday 8:30am Walkie Talkies, Lions Den, Show Ground Other Alternate Fridays 1:30pm Senior Citizens Club, Senior Cit. Rooms (Rear of Leisure Centre). Ph. 85692795 or 0437797231
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in conjunction with Sunday Showground Market & Trash ‘n Treasure Sunday 3rd Aug Quilting Expo Sunday 7th Sept Photography Expo Sunday 5th Oct Gardening Expo
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August 2008 Mondays: Cooking Fridays: Fortnightly guitar with Peter Planned trips Fri 8th Olive products, Birdwood Fri 22nd Swan Reach Museum Planned workshops Wed 6th M a k i n g p e r c u s s i o n instruments Mon 11th Christmas baubles with Lois Wed 13th Sale table item making Wed 20th Bark & leaf painting Fri 29th Funny hat making (say goodbye to winter) Many extra activities are spontaneous and all are subject to change. For more details or to book your place on an upcoming trip call 8569 1643 The MHAL is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10:00 am 3:00 pm, to all who wish to drop by.
August 2008 2nd Rnd 17: Mannum vs Imperials Back to the Footy Club for tea
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9th Rnd 18: Mannum vs Jervois
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16th Rnd 19: Meningie vs Mannum Back to the Footy Club for tea
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All material submitted for publication is subject to editorial approval. This is done not to censor, but to ensure topics are relevant to the content of Mannum Mag.
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Local Photographers EXPO am seeking interested persons to assist with the staging of the Photography Expo on 7th September. At the Art Expo, local artists Roger and Karyn Baker and Sandie Kuehne took over the placement and hanging of exhibits and their expertise gave us a first class presentation. While Jesicca Clark has undertaken to convene this Expo, if entries are anything like we’ve experienced in the previous Expos, we will need many hands on deck to place and attach exhibits ready for display. If you have expertise in this area or are willing to help, please telephone Geoff Skein on 8569 2385.
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DISTRICT CHURCH SERVICES For Mannum congregations
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LUTHERAN 79 Cliff Street (ph: 8569 2863) Mannum, Sundays 9.00 am, Sunday School 9.45 am during school terms. Everyone welcome.
“Barry Martin Stranded with Vinyl” arry Martin, host of Sunday Gold 5MU, invites everyone to join him at the Mannum Community Club on Wednesdays at 11:30am. Barry urges people to bring in their old Vinyl LP’s, 45 Records and 50's, 60's and 70's CD’s to play throughout the afternoon. This is a great opportunity for people to get together, socialise and talk about c o m m o n interests with music that relates to their youth and formative years. The Mannum Community Club will provide tea, coffee and biscuits, with various lunch specials to choose from. Barry will also bring along giveaways for music trivia’s.
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IT Station he Family Well-Being Support Service, a Federal Government initiative, at Centacare, has r ecently developed an IT station where people can access information on mental health issues from the internet. An extensive range of web sites are available for exploring issues related to mental health - from symptoms of anxiety and depression to how to get help for yourself or your family. It is free and is open Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm at Shop 3, Seventh Street opposite Mobilong House, Murray Bridge.
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Support Group Family Well-being Support will be holding a support group for families affected by mental health issues. It will be held Wednesday 6th August at 10 am at Shop 3, Seventh Street (opposite Mobilong House). At this first meeting, discussion will take place as to the direction members would like to take. So come for a cuppa and a chat with others who maybe in a similar position.
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Corner of Greening Street & Walker Avenue (ph: 8569 1187) Mannum, 1st & 3rd Sundays 11 am, 2nd & 4th Sundays 9 am
ANGLICAN 6 Adelaide Road (ph: 8165 0313) Mannum, Sundays 10.30 am ASSEMBLY OF GOD Greening Street (ph: 8569 1333) Mannum, Sundays 10.00 am BAPTIST William Street (ph: 8278 3992) Mannum, Sundays 10.30 am SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST
17 King George St (ph: 0419 855 941) Mannum, Saturdays 9.30 am, Sabbath School 11.00 am
CATHOLIC Mau Street (ph: 8531 1699) Mannum, Mass: 1st Sunday 9.30 am, all others 8.30 am
PUZZLE ow many words of 4 or more letters can you make with these 9 letters? • Each word must include the letter in the shaded box • One word includes all 9 letters
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The 100 Word Challenge hree assistants were gathered sombrely around the enclosure labelled “E”. Equipment lay scattered, mute evidence of a frantic rescue attempt, devastation evident on their faces. “Poor little things, they were doing so well,” murmured one. “Someone must have left the gate open,” mourned another. “The Boss won’t be pleased, these were his favourites,” muttered the third. They bowed as the Boss approached, striding past enclosures labelled A den, B den, C den, D den to stare balefully in at the carnage. “What happened, Michael, I left you in charge?” “Sorry, Boss,” he whispered . “A snake got into E den.”
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Mannum RSL he next meeting is on Thursday the 21st of August 2008 at 1100 hrs. Before then, on Monday the 18th of August is Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Day. A service will be held at the Monument at 1100 hrs. We are having polar neck t-shirts made which will be available to members when they are finished. I will keep you posted on the progress of this project. Invitations for the Annual Dinner will be posted in the near future, so keep Sunday the 2nd of November free. Once again it will be a luncheon held at 1200 for 1230 hrs and finishing at 1500 hrs.
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Bards of A Feather Flock Together at Uccello’s of Murray Bridge An invitation to showcase your poetry at a free social gathering or read/hear others’ poems. 7:00 pm Thursday 7th August Early birds @ @ @ meal-worms, say 6-ish? Good company, witty words, relaxed atmosphere. Local guest poet, Max Merckenschlager A 2008 SALA (SA Living Artists) event supported by:Rural City of Murray Bridge & Stumpy Festival Free company and nibbles. Coffee, tea, cakes and the like available for purchase.
Mannum Mag September 2008 issue Deadline 12:00 noon, Friday 22nd August
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Ivan Venning Notes report received from our Local Member, Ivan Venning, covered the release of the State Government’s Health Care Plan which means that 43 of the State’s 66 country hospitals will be downgraded. Mannum Hospital will be one of those affected. The State Liberals, the Rural Doctors’ Association and the Rural Division of General Practice have all condemned the cuts saying that they will hurt those people living in rural communities. The sick, injured and aged will suffer further distress from the necessity of travelling longer distances for treatment and more pressure and increased costs will be felt by community travel services and ambulances services which are already at breaking point. Ivan Venning goes further, saying that more services should be offered, not less, to minimise travel to Adelaide. Public outcry over this issue has been enormous and it is hoped that the government will react to public pressure as it has been shown to do on other issues. Another issue which will impact our local community is the increase in registration fees for recreational boat owners. The Rann Government has raised these fees from 15% to 260% and the public response to the Boating Industry Association of South Australia has been enormous. Ivan Venning raised the issue in parliament stating that there will be an impact on river communities when they are already struggling to attract business. He added that the State Government has said, on the one hand, that it is well aware of the problems being faced by the River Towns in relation to tourism but, on the other hand, they are slugging those people who are most likely to visit these areas. He has labelled the rise in registration fees as “a blatant grab for cash”.
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MHAL Report ell, hello again from the MHAL! We’ve been having a ball again this month. The new kitchen was purchased, picked up and installed. Our volunteers and visitors have been involved in every aspect of the project from fundraising to plumbing. It’s been hectic with many late nights and lots of people involved. The kitchen is much easier to use, and by many people at the same time. It’s a pearler!
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Thanks to everyone for their efforts and patience. The bus has been getting quite a workout from us at the MHAL as well as others in the community. I really enjoy shopping trips and had a ball op-shopping in Murray Bridge as well as our school holiday lap to Mt Lofty Botanical Gardens. Workshops during this month have included music (guitar), card making, butterfly glass painting, percussion, working on our bird sculpture as well as unplanned events around the sewing machines etc. It’s great to have so many people trying new things, but the MHAL is also a great place to just chat and make new friends. Some people just come in for the atmosphere and we think that’s pretty cool too. So, I’d like to encourage more non-crafters to join us. No doubt there will be lots more cooking planned now with Chinese being a favourite. We’ve got some fantastic cooks on deck so come in and check it out sometime. Don’t forget to check the calendar on the back. For details call 85 691 643. See you soon - Jess at the MHAL. Jessica Clark
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ommunities along the Murray River are becoming more active over their concern for the state of the River. The plight of the River Murray has been the subject of an urgent public meeting held in the Community Hall at Clayton Bay which was attended by hundreds of troubled residents. Adrian Pederick MP and others at the meeting spoke of trips taken up the length of the river and reported on enormous and full irrigation dams and lakes upstream. Support was given to the recent demands by Senator Nick Xenophon for an immediate water audit for the entire Murray Darling Basin to establish what water is being used and where. Serious concern was raised over the proposed temporary dam across the river from Clayton Bay to Hindmarsh Island, especially in the areas of hydraulic engineering, the cost and the fundamental environmental, social and water equity implications such a dam will cause. The drought and the over allocation of water resources has meant that the tens of thousands of tonnes of salt that flows down the
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river each year is not being flushed out to sea and removing the barrages is not the answer for without the constant dredging of the Murray Mouth the river will die. The meeting agreed that local communities across the whole Basin need to stay united and it was unanimously agreed to write to the Federal Government recommending that no further dams or weirs of any type be built from Lock 1 to the Barrages, and that more and significant environmental flows be immediately sent down the river to keep the system alive. Clayton Bay residents have organised a rally to march on Parliament House on the 1st August where they will show their resolve and the urgent need for action to be taken, sooner rather than later, with regard to this horrendous national disgrace. The Mannum Progress Association arranged transport for members of our community to attend this rally on the steps of Parliament House. We hope to report on that in the next issue of Mannum Mag.
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Should a skate park and BMX track be provided in Mannum?
hese two Mannum Matters responses (directed to us) regarding the article in the July issue of Mannum Mag came in the form of letters to the Editor. I would like to redirect them to you: Dear Mannum Community. What can we do to help these lads? Some of the problems to be considered are: suitable location, design, general advice, financial assistance, encouragement to pursue the matter, and practical help. Do you know anyone who might offer to supply materials or construction facilities to improve the safety of their existing arrangement? Editor Dear Editor, Well done those boys who got together a petition for a skate board ramp. Maybe, if you could raise half the money the council will give you the other half. Ask your parents and friends to help build the ramps to safety specifications and start enjoying yourselves.
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Dear editor, Well done to those three young men who stepped out to raise awareness to try and get Community Support for a Skate Park! The article in the July Mannum Mag has indeed raised a few questions but, have we as a Community ever stopped to think about the lack of facilities that there are for our young peo p le? Why must we continually raise our children in a great country town only to see them leave because there are very little opportunities for them here in both recreation and employment. Without offending anyone, we spend lots of money creating good facilities for our tourism industry, we make our recreational river beautiful to encourage houseboats, day visitors, pleasure craft and the larger passenger vessels. We have outstanding paved pathways and toilet facilities for our disabled guests. We look after our aged generation (and so
we should!) With beautiful paved and cemented pathways for their motorised vehicles, helping them to maintain their independence. But what do we do for our youth? During the last school holidays, my family piled our bikes and scooters into the back of the car and visited Mt Barker’s Skate Park. It rained that day but that did not stop the dozen or more children thoroughly enjoying themselves in the rain, manoeuvring and stretching their abilities over the cemented curves, rises and jumps. It was amazing to watch and I soon realised what a skill it is to negotiate a bike, skateboard or a scooter around these well designed courses. I’m sure that having a skate park shall benefit our young ones of all ages. They admit that it will help in stopping some of the vandalism, keep them out of trouble and off the streets at night. Not to mention the fitness
and physical coordination that they are practising. It would enable them to have a place (other than the main street) where they can practise and perfect their abilities, while they are outside being active. Maybe, in the future, it could also benefit other members of our council district. Families as far away as Morgan may come and leave their children at the skate park while they do their shopping in our new shopping complex. Our youth are not really a “cotton wool generation”, they are a generation that is a product of massive changes in our society; they need our help, support and shared wisdom. These three young men may pave the way for a skate park and they may leave our town … I hope that they may be able to see something that they “have achieved” for themselves and for generations after them. We need to support them I intend to! Pam Fleming
Mid Murray Council Report Council Budget has been adopted at the July meeting. TheWeMidareMurray pleased to report that the Council Rates for 08-09 have stayed the same rate in the dollar as last year. Property valuations however would have risen in some areas affecting the outcome of your rates, along with a slight increase in the minimum rate. Rate notices will be out shortly. During the budget process I am pleased to report that the long awaited sealing of Dollard Avenue will be undertaken this year. Council will also be undertaking the improvement of the Crawford Crescent Walkway, footpaths and significant stormwater drainage works in Male Road. The owners of the new shopping centre proposed to be built on the old sawmill site have lodged their plans for approval and the project manager has advertised for registrations of interest from trades people and suppliers of materials, so we may see some action later this year. The current drought situation has forced a lot more involvement by Councillors to attend extra meetings in working parties and committees that have been formed to implement strategies to assist the community. We have formed our own local Drought Group and the Mayor has been attending the Lower Murray Drought Reference Group chaired by Dean Brown. This group have been discussing ways to implement a plan to lobby the State and Federal Government for their attention to our water crisis, all the way along the Murray River and the Lakes. Page 26
Council has recently been involved in a Ferries Working Party that is now meeting on a regular basis to work with the Dept of Transport Energy and Infrastructure to report and analyse our Ferry Crisis. A report on the Mannum Ferry, funded by Council and undertaken by Consultants, is being finalized. The current Waste Management system seems to be working without too many problems and Council has been pleased with the recent response sent out to the Rural areas surrounding Mannum for the extension of the service. Council is now in the process of investigating recycling, and will report on that when further information comes to hand. Please feel free to email or phone Councillors with any questions you may have. If we can’t give you the answer we will certainly endeavour to find out from the appropriate department. Remember we are the voice between the community and council!
RANDELL WARD COUNCILLORS Cr Kerry Yeates: ph 0439 877 849, email: Cr Mick Morrissey: ph 0411 632 932 Cr Brian Taylor: ph 85 691239
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Knitting & Needlework Expo 2008 he Most Popular Exhibit Competition for the Knitting & Needlework Expo was awarded to the following: 1st Prize Annette Boyce for her display of Cross Stitch, Tapestry, Dolls dressed in Fine Lace, Knitting and Bead Knitting. Annette was the winner of the Shows Norm Smith Perpetual Trophy for 2008 and displayed her work with winning Rosettes. A well deserved win for Annette. 2nd Prize Evelien Machin for her display of Cable Knitting, Crocheting, Needle Lace, Dry Needle Felting and Bobbin Lace. It was a close call for second place and Evelien is well deserving for her fine display. Equal 3rd Prize Judy Maloney for her display of a Knitted Noah’s Arc, Jumpers, Hats, Football memorabilia and Crochet Doiles and Cloths. Well done Judy, there were many comments about your excellent work. Equal 3rd Prize Mrs L M Eichler - from Karoonda for her display of Crochet Doilies and Cloths. This was an exquisite display of fine Crocheting that must have taken many hours of close work. Our congratulations to all prize winners.
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First Prize: Annette Boyce
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Issue Number 27
A BIT OF R ‘n R [Reflection & Rumination from Rod & Ruth] Love is all around us, everywhere we go. Well that’s how it has felt lately. First was the unexpected public declaration of love between a very private couple, married for over 37 years. Then a young man made his earnest declaration of being ‘in love’ with a young woman he’s been going out with for about 37 days. Maybe the first whispers of spring are stirring senses snuggled down for the winter. Maybe the cold has encouraged partners to snuggle in close for warmth that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg. Whatever the reason, this is beginning to look a lot like the season of love. Old love, new love, renewed love. Not surprisingly, this got us talking about our love lives . Rod: We fell in love, or at least kissed several times while sitting together on the return journey of a youth group bus trip. I determined she was the best looking and I felt very proud. She went with me for the whole bus trip and, I consider, at least the day after, until I called her. She said, when I asked to see her again that she didn’t think her boyfriend would like it. In the meantime more out of the excitement of my new scoop, than guilt, I had let my love of the past several weeks know that we would not be going together anymore on account of this new love found on the bus trip. I lost my steady and my distraction. I don’t really remember being heartbroken, more foolish and angry because I had no one to say I was going out with until someone else found out and asked me to go out on account of the fact she felt sorry for me. I was in love again until …. My 14 year old model of love was all about getting. The attraction of beauty, or what she looked like! The enjoyment of affection or how far we could push the physical! The pride of ownership, or how committed she was to be mine! And the other side; the status of the boss, or what he had! The offering of affection, or what to give to get! The prize, now I have him to look after me, or now I can look after him! Love was a need based in overwhelming feelings of attraction and desire and a possession. If I could just have her ….I would be happy! And when we don’t get love? It is no wonder the words “Oh what a feeling!” relate to a love affair with the best looking, most comfortable, reliable go anywhere, do anything, non-cheating, do what I say when I ask possession alternative. She is a beauty and with central locking and navigation we can keep the world out safely and find our way anywhere! I am learning that love is action and gift. Ruth’s action and offering of respect, acceptance, support, the encouragement to be myself, loyalty, trustworthiness, affection without condition is gift. Paradoxically, while out of respect for each other we have chosen our intimate boundaries, with this model I can have a whole busload of loves. I wish I knew that at 14!
Ruth: Visits with mum in our wonderful Mannum Hospital - there’s a topic I’d love to take up with the Minister of Health-would end with, “I leave my love with you and I take yours with me.” One day, in a rare moment which revealed the quick wit mum showed through her life, she asked, “Just how much love are you going to take?” As I thought of her six children, their partners, the many grandchildren and recent arrival of a second great-grand child, I understood the infinite nature of her love. However, enjoying this infrequent repartee, I laughingly said, “Only my share, mum!” Love was a regular topic of conversation for mum, dad and me during their last months. I remember one afternoon asking dad if he was frightened of dying. “A bit” he said. His honesty made possible a conversation which ended with the words, “Once we love we are always connected, even in death.” I thought of the words Mitch Albom wrote in The Five People You Meet In Heaven. “Life has to end, love doesn’t.” I learned a lot about love the night dad died, as mum expressed her lifelong love for her mate. He was at times a difficult man, but mum accepted him as he was. She never tried to change him, though there was plenty of room for modification. She saw the best in him, understood the reasons for the worst in him, and faithfully loved him without expectation. Even though it took me half a lifetime, I now know love. It is, as was written centuries ago, patient and kind, capable of bearing much, without complaint or resentment, or keeping a scorecard. I know now that love doesn’t act out of anxiety, fear or revenge; it is not possessive, demanding or diminishing. While I am blessed that Rod lives this definition every day, I know love because now it comes from within me. Love is what I give. Before it was something I tried to get; and feeling that love depended on how the other ‘made me feel’. The ‘love’ I professed actually disguised other feelings, most of which had no connection to love at all. As Rod and I continue growing in love, our relationship grows. It’s big enough to be home for two separate beings with our own paths to walk [or dance] and lives to live. And in my world, that’s Actually Love!
Tina Turner’s song, “What’s love got to do with it?” questions the concept of love as promoted in popular culture. Think of all the songs and movies that tell of love’s heartbreak and pain, its obsessions, possession, infatuations and fatal attractions. We realize that love, as we define it, would not make for spellbinding movies or songs to cry along with. It’s not all Toyota moments of drama, excitement or intensity of feeling. We now both know the difference between jumping for joy in a moment of exuberant feeling and the feeling of joy which remains with us long after our feet have come back to earth. To go the distance we’re choosing the most reliable, energy efficient, environmentally friendly model. And that’s real love.
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MANNUM AUTO CENTRE
PERTINENS AD POPULUS
REACHING OUT TO THE COMMUNITY
Hospital Programmes – Phone 85690200 Audio Clinic: for appointments phone 1800 057 220 Breast Cancer Support Group: Contact Gina on 85691826 Child & Youth Health Services: Contact 1300 733 606 for appointment Community Midwifery Service: phone 85690200 to make a booking Community Nursing Service: Murray Mallee Community Health Service Phone 8535 6800. Hire of Crutches: visit the hospital or phone 85690200 Mannum Domiciliary Care Services: phone 85690240 or through the hospital on 85690200. Meals on Wheels: Doctors referral necessary Optometrist: For an Appointments Phone 8569 0200. Physiotherapy (Private): Consulting Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays Appointments Phone 8569 0200.
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Day Centre – Phone 85960219 Every Monday – “Come and Do Day” 2nd Monday – Mannum Red Cross at 1.30pm Every Tuesday – “Social Day” Every Tuesday – Mannum Weight Watchers 9am – 10.30am phone Rhonda on 85691123 Every Wednesday at 9am – “Yoga Classes” during School term 3rd Wednesday – “Card Afternoon” for 500 players 1.30pm 4th Wednesday (Lunchtime) – “Men’s Group” during winter 4th Wednesday evening - Men’s Discussion Group contact Ralph on 85691264 Thursday – Chronic Pain Management Support Group – phone Allison on 85692473 or Helen 85692769.
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Mannum CFS
Got time on your hands?
Captains Report, 2007 - 2008
Tired of pottering about the house longing for something to do?
n the past 12 Months the Mannum CFS Brigade has attended 92 separate incidents all of which have been completed by our professionally, CFS trained volunteers. Resources are something that a working fire brigade depends on, resources like Trucks, Road Crash and Breathing Apparatus equipment, Hoses, Protective Clothing, Communications and Training. Without them we would not be able to put out fires, extricate people from car wrecks and houses or save the lives of those who are injured and in danger. When you think about it the job they do is very dangerous - even though many of them probably don’t give it much thought when they head out to an incident. But when we think about the danger that they would be in without resources that are given to us it would be very daunting. One of the greatest resources we have, not only here at Mannum but in the entire CFS community is that of the Volunteer - you probably don’t think much about it but I can tell you that the volunteer is the most important resource we have. Without them we would not have a Fire Brigade in Mannum. We would be an unsafe community, a community without hope and a community that would be in despair.
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So I would like to give a special and heartfelt thank you to all of the “Volunteers” that serve our town in the Mannum CFS Brigade. It takes a special something to volunteer your time and effort to such a worthy service and I know that without your time and effort Mannum would be a town in despair. Thank you. Next time you see one of your local CFS Volunteers hard at work, remember to say thanks. 2007 - 2008 Incidents Fires Grass/scrub (19) House (2) Car (3) Tree (2) Road Crash Rescue Car/ Motorbike (17) Truck (2) Assist Police (3) SA Ambulance Service (6) Medi-Vac Investigate Fire/Smoke Fixed Alarms Strike Team Deployment Stop Called Incidents Fallen Trees Animal Rescue Fuel Spill Total Incidents
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Total Man Hours: 1449.29 Terry Schutz, Captain Mannum Country Fire Service
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Young, old, in between - the Mannum Dock Museum & Visitor Information Centre needs you! Whether you’re a long term resident of Mannum or new to the area you are welcome to join us. Sparing as little as half a day a month would make the difference to our busy centre. The Visitor Information Centre is open 7 days a week and there is currently a desperate need for volunteer staff during the winter season as many of our regular volunteers flock to the warmer climates. It’s a great opportunity to interact with people from all over the world and keep your finger on the pulse of what’s happening in and around Mannum. As well as customer service in the Visitor Information Centre, jobs to be done in and around the Museum include database entry to catalogue the collection, building and construction work of exhibitions and displays, general yard maintenance and so much more. Volunteering on PS Marion is a lot of fun. As well as crewing there are many non operational roles to be filled including Galley Hands, Waiting Staff, Cleaners and House Persons, Ticket Sales and General Maintenance. So whether you enjoy working alone quietly or dealing with the public, there is something for everyone. Drop in and speak to one of our Coordinators or telephone 8569 1303. Alison Farley, Coordinator, Mannum Visitor Information Centre
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Out Of This World
Mid Murray Community Support Service
Astronomer’s Corner ay and night the Earth receives electromagnetic radiation from outer space in the form of cosmic radiation that can be received by a radio receiver. Not your ordinary receiver of course but one attached to a radio telescope, which uses a large dish shaped piece of metal as an antenna. Using a television screen for the image, radio astronomers get a very different view of the universe, one that is connected to the wavelengths of the energy given out in the radiation emitted by stars and other sources. The special equipment the astronomers use allows them to break down the frequencies emitted by sources in space that are emitting large amounts of say infrared or ultraviolet light. Light being a sliver of the larger electromagnetic spectrum that radio astronomers can tune into. Many stars visible in the x-ray wavelength are only seen in that wavelength and were only found when radio astronomy was invented. The two-fold advantage of radio telescopes is that we can listen in to our solar system, galaxy or universe and also examine what is happening out there. The radio telescope is really our ear to our own time and space, which can be added to as technology develops. The cosmic speed limit of 300,000 km/sec always applies as wavelengths of radiation span across vast distances. The Very Large Array Radio Telescope uses dishes across the world, to add and intensify the signals received to build a greater picture of the universe at large. Australia has remained in the present in astronomy because of our telescopes, e.g. Parkes telescope, having a long history of research in the field and ideal conditions for observing.
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100 Word Challenge nce upon a time two men were sitting together watching a preacher on a hillside. “Isn’t he wonderful?” sighed one. “He cured me of blindness you know.” “Me too”, said the other, “It was the way he made mud from his spit that did it.” “Spit,” growled the first, “He’s a rabbi. He doesn’t spit. He touched my eyes. Who are you anyway?” The other replied, “I’m the one who really got healed.” They moved apart and refused to speak to each other again. “And that, children, is how our religious denominations got started.”
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From the Coordinators Desk f course we, like many have had the annual financial duties to perform, this makes for a very hectic time of year, so to balance the scales of ‘hum drum’ we are lucky to have an array of interesting programs and events to look forward to, thank goodness! The Beanie Competition once again has been very successful. We were graced with the presence of Bobby Mann and Mary Curtis who performed the daunting task of judging the multitude of beanie creations on 25th July. Selecting one winner was difficult as all entries were worthy, as was the cause, Camp Quality, where the money raised will be donated and the beanies created will be distributed to children suffering from various forms of cancer. MMCSS and CHIPS congratulates the talented winner Jean Miller, and thank you to all that submitted entries, a fantastic opportunity to get behind a Charity that helps so many. It’s time now to start thinking about your entries for next year. Adult Learners Week will be here before we know it. We have some interesting events planned for the community to get involved with. High Tea at the Mannum Club on the 2nd September will provide the opportunity to see how different teas are matched with food. This event is free, please pop in at
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(for dogs and cats) Cost: $30-00 per animal
Enquiries:
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Sunday 24 August, 2008 11-00 a m - 3-00 p m Senior Citizens Clubrooms 51 Adelaide Road, Mannum Brett Stapleton. Ph: 0429 999 641
Facilities to register your dog will also be provided on this day. DH Gollan, Chief Executive Officer Page 8
Marion Wilson, Coordinator Mid Murray Community Support Service
Flowing from east twisting its way west, Turning south, The River flows with its Essence of Life through to her mouth, Slow at times, faster at others, Moving in one Motion from beginning to end leaving Ghost gums and Red Gums in her wake. Willows strangling its banks and choking our river, Mud clouding up her waters by a renegade fish, That make’s a Lousy Dish, Its just that sort of fish. Her Mighty Cod lurking in wait in the deep Holes, Most Angler’s Goal, Will settle for Yellow Belly (Golden Perch), Shining as Bright as Gold itself. Prehistoric fish as old as the Mighty Murray herself . Respect her and in return, She will continue to supply us “The Essence of Life” Water.
Pet Microchipping Day
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our Randell St Office or give us a call to register your attendance as booking is essential to enable satisfactory catering. MMCSS will be hosting an Open Day, (date to be advised in the next Mannum Mag), we are looking forward to sharing with the community what we have on offer, hope you can find the time to come and check us out! We are pleased to present and support the inclusion of Angie’s Cooking Tips in the Mannum Mag, a chance to get some helpful tips and advice with any cooking problems you may encounter, be sure to check it out. We are also including our MMCSS Calendar on the ‘back page’ of the Mannum Mag so keep an eagle eye out for programs of interest. The Art Classes with Rosa Milano have proved to be very popular, in fact the success has ensured that Rosa will be back to deliver another 10 week program of classes, to begin on the 11th August, 12:30 pm 3:30 pm, $10.00 per class. Book now. Any opportunity to get some serious retail therapy is not to be missed, we have a few seats left on our Factory Outlet Bus Trip, on 27th September, $40.00 per person includes bus fare and your lunch, so get in quick to secure your place for a fun day.
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Gregory R. Ireland, June 2008
Issue Number 27
An Australian Adventure Vivian Garner
Outward Bound was born in 1939 in Ontario, Canada, I married in 1959, and in 1973 I went to Australia with my 5 children and my bewildered spouse. The trip was my idea. We were away 12 months and I kept a diary. I’m not sure how it survived for 30 years buried in my briefcase. I guess the kids are right when they say I never throw anything away. It started in a snowstorm, an end of February three-day blizzard. The two of us were tucked away in the living room watching the snow, the kids finally in bed. My husband was self-employed in the building industry, which meant I spent summer holidays at the cottage with the children - and my parents. Once in a while they saw Dad, mostly after dark and too tired to do anything but collapse into a chair before heading for bed. Winter meant him scrambling for work or watching the afternoon movie while the bills mounted. And listening to the radio repeat “Don’t wait for spring do it now” over and over. We were young, energetic, and Canada was prosperous in the 70's. We were spending all our time chasing a dollar and a real change was in order.
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My husband made the classic mistake. “Any suggestions?” “Actually, I was thinking a trip to Australia might be nice.” When he was rational again I explained that the boat had spare cabins for the Vancouver to Sydney run. “What boat?” “The one that leaves in September.” It was before the OPEC oil crisis when fuel was still cheap. Planes have been much cheaper than cruises ever since but we had found one of those rare windows of opportunity. That was how we ended up in September on a Vancouver dock with five kids and 10 suitcases - new vaccinations and health cards at the ready. We sailed that afternoon on the P & O liner, Arcadia. It was a big ship but a boat is a boat. Too late, I realized that I was faced with 27 days trying to keep five children from either falling overboard or going stir crazy in their tiny cabin, along with their hassled mother. It was hard enough to keep them safe and me sane on dry land. Their dad was being very calm, but then this had been my idea. As the boat left, Shawn, our 7-year-old, stood gazing at the retreating shore.
“I’m going to go back there one day,” he announced mournfully. Lovely. We had booked for the Vancouver to Sydney leg of a round the world cruise and I was having misgivings a little late. Our first experience on deck did not help. We were underway and had been assembled on deck for a safety lecture as the shore rapidly disappeared. Just at the part where we were warned that it took 2 miles to turn around if you fell in, we missed Regan. Someone had left a gate open and our 4-year-old had wandered away from the group. He was casually perched on the top rail looking down at the water when my husband grabbed him. All 1500 passengers and the deck crew gave a collective sigh of relief. We were rather hastily shown the playroom. It got rapidly better after that. There were 3 full time staff to look after children - one a registered nurse, which with Regan’s history up ’til then seemed a good idea - and a play area on deck that was fully enclosed by wire mesh - including the top. They had had Regan’s type on board before. I soon discovered that my children were no longer my problem - at least in daylight hours.
There was a full range of activities including naps and supervised meals. Well, supervised is maybe too strong a word. I insisted on finding them they certainly didn’t request my presence - for their first lunch time. I found Esther, the youngest, surveying the table from the arms of a besotted crewman who confessed sheepishly that he was very homesick for his children. My five darlings had 2 adult crew in attendance and while I insisted they eat their vegetables first, I am certain that as soon as I left so did the vegetables. Those few times that I managed to catch them in the act there was a suspicious scarcity of anything but dessert. The children’s hostess had about 20 charges of which Terra Lea at 11 was the oldest and Esther at 18 months was the second youngest. Her entire job was to keep them safe and happy. Extra crew were available on request. Parents were not required. Our five: Terra Lea (11), Daphne (9), Shawn (7), Regan (4), Esther (18 months) were in good hands. We had landed on an old fashioned round the world cruise out of London and I was finding out how the other half lived. And they lived very well. To be continued
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Under The Toadstool Confessions of an Addict
nvariably I arrive home with bruising, scratches, sleep deprivation, and recently, sciatica, yet like all addicts, I feel unable to give it up. The “It” is train travel, and I suspect that it has been with me for most of my life. Trying to justify my obsession with this form of transport is an exercise in frustration and futility. Interstate timetables refuse to mesh with one another, and in fact the operators of one train company sometimes coyly pretend to be unaware of the other’s existence by not having the neighbouring State’s 1300 rail service number. It is so infuriating to see the train with which you had hoped to connect gliding out of the platform across from where you had arrived moments before! Sometimes it feels as though State rail services will proudly do their best to stop people from popping over the borders to see how the other half lives. Train movements are frequently unpredictable; with irritating squeaking coming from such harmless innocent looking structures. Swaying movements and unexpected jolts can have someone’s wine, plate or even “the someone themselves”, landing on your lap! It’s even worse if you are doing the spilling or the landing! Everything that can possibly shake, rattle or roll, clatter shatter or bang, does so with enormous enthusiasm, especially at bedtime, like a highly promoted rock band totally committed to giving you a memorable night! On reflection, there appear to be few logical or rational reasons for liking trains, but I know that I am not alone. Conspiratorial admissions of addiction have been shared with me very recently, by persons, also travelling on the very train from where this is being written, and much speculation put forward as to possible cures. Personally, I do not believe that a cure is imminent. I will keep you posted.
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Barry Martin Host of Sunday Gold (5MU) Invites you to bring in your favourite Vinyl LP, 45 Records and 50's 60's and 70's CD's at the Mannum Club 11:30am til 2pm FRIDAY 15
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PARTY CATS Featuring Peter Tilbrook from Master Apprentices 50'S & 60'S Rock ‘n’ Roll Free Entry 7:30pm - LATE
Block & Crushed Ice Firewood
Agent for Kleen Heat Gas Bushman Tanks
BINGO WITH BETTY Every second Thursday Upcoming dates are 21st August 4th September Starts at 1pm
Contact Brian regarding rebates for water saving devices and plumbing rebates on tanks
Ph/Fax Bus 85691813 Ph/Fax A/h 85692040 Props Brian & Jayne Bormann 81 Adelaide Road, Mannum SA 5238
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Legacy Week 1 Week in September
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egacy was founded in1971 as an organisation to support the widows and families of deceased servicemen from WW1. Since then, Legacy has expanded its role. In Mannum we have approximately 30 Legacy Widows and Wards. Legacy is a uniquely Austr alian, indep end ent, voluntary organisation dedicated to the welfare of the widows(ers) and other dependents of veterans who have died on active service or subsequently. It includes members of today’s Defence Forces who lose their lives as a result of their service (e.g. while on peacekeeping and disaster relief missions or while training). In South Australia and Broken Hill support is provided to almost 12,000 widows and their dependents. The need for Legacy services will continue for many years. Legacy’s services range from assistance and advice on accommodation, general welfare matters and pensions and includes providing grants, loans
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and practical assistance to those in need. Legacy’s income is not Government-based, it must rely on the generosity of the community to fund its caring and support services. The work of Legacy is carried out by over 500 volunteers known as Legatees and other supporters, assisted by a small staff at Legacy House, Adelaide. Over $1,000,000 is required annually for Legacy to maintain the level of its services to widows and dependents. This includes staff and other costs directly associated with the provision of services to widows and dependents, a bi-monthly newsletter to all widows and support for widows’ clubs and youth activities, etcetera. Legacy does not use paid fund-raisers (e.g. tele-marketing or door-to-door collectors) to raise funds. It relies primarily on the support and generosity of the public and the commitment and dedication of its volunteers to provide its services to widows and dependents.
ue to intermittent rain and cool winds we tried our luck at several of our favourite fishing locations in Mannum without a fish being caught or a single bite. Is this due to the cold water temperature, the salinity or the dropping water levels of our beautiful River Murray? With this in mind we headed for Torrens Island power station on the foreshore of the Port River. The night conditions provided us with a high tide at its full ebb, running outwards. We used a running sinker rig with a size 6 hook, a two foot lead to the swivel and a 30 gram bean sinker shown in the diagram to the left. We purchased a cocktail of fresh baits, such as Goolwa cockles, which are in short supply thus pushing up the price per 500 grams to around the $8 mark and live tubeworms. It wasn’t long before we landed our first couple of fish, which were silver trevally. On cleaning our catch one of the silver trevally had a white intruder, the size of a household cockroach, attached to its gills. We later researched this little creature on the internet and found it’s known to be an isopod. Isopods are one of the most diverse of crustaceans, with many species living in all environments, but are most commonly found in shallow marine waters. This species of isopod attaches itself to the floor of the host’s mouth or gills and is commonly known as “tongue-biters” which eventually kills the fish by eating away its flesh. To date there are around 4000 known species of isopod. Although we would rather fish successfully in our own backyard in the mighty Murray River at Mannum, we understand as keen fisherman we may have to travel to enjoy our sport. When wetting a line remember … Tight lines.
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Thank you for your support in September
It’s not an easy road My words have gone, I’m left behind That happens to the older kind We can’t keep up but change we must Before we find we’ve hit the dust Words once well meant Have new intent And “wicked” is a compliment. And now I hesitate to say How once I was young and gay Dementia looms, I’ve lost my speech Or is it just beyond my reach To comprehend this bright new talk Why do I need to walk this walk I used to doodle, now I Google Oh for homemade apple strudel Not micro waved from frozen stuff I think I’ve really had enough The grand kids think I’m really great When I can bake a “real” cake My sewing comes in handy when They need some help to fix a hem. My grandson gives my machine a heft But I still know how to use it I’ve got a bit of status left But who knows when I’ll lose it. Vivian Garner
Issue Number 27
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† Choristers Corner † “Frederic Francois Chopin- Poet of the Piano” hirty years ago, in 1978, a With rising unrest in France, in 1848 m e m b e r o f the Fr e n c h he fled to Britain, where he aristocracy, Vicomte Paul de la performed to much acclaim but with Penouse was sorting through a trunk fast failing strength. In fact he had to in the attic of the family chateau near be carried upstairs to play at one of Paris, when he found Chopin’s long his London performances. There was lost Waltzes. Composed in the 1840s, added humiliation after Chopin’s last and dedicated to Clementine de la appearance at a Polish Ball and Penouse, they had been hidden prior Concert in Guildhall. The dancers to the German Invasion in WW2, and didn’t want to listen to him, and the their discovery gave new delight to press ignored his presence. Hysterically, poor Chopin returned the world’s pianists. Half Polish and half French, by to Paris, disconsolate and very near ancestry, name and residence, Chopin to death, so one of his sisters was sent a truly lyric poet, regarded the piano for, from Poland to care for him. A as part of himself, his alter ego; both piano was brought to his bedroom his first and his last love . Born near door and at his request, visiting Warsaw in 1810, the son of a Polish Polish Countess Potocka sang some of book-keeper/teacher, he was an his favourite songs. He appeared to accomplished pianist at age 9, and faint, and some thought that he had ever grateful to both his Bohemian already died, but he rallied and lived teacher of piano, and his Silesian for two more days. Chopin’s favourite teacher of composition, he remained pupil Gutmann, played Numbers 4 largely self-taught. At 21, carrying a and 6 of his Preludes, that day, after small silver box, he left his native which the 39 year old composer pianist whose life held much tragedy, Poland for Paris, never to return. Paris suited him well. He enjoyed kissed his hand in gratitude, then the company of peasants with their died. The Paris Conservatory performed exuberant music, as well as the circle of cultured friends of his intimate Mozart’s Requiem before 4000 companion, author and artist George mourners at his funeral, and the small Sand. Not surprisingly, he also silver box which held Polish earth counted among his friends, given to him nearly 20 years earlier Hungarian born Liszt and Italian when he left Poland, was emptied born Bellini, - both gifted pianists, over his coffin with the words “earth and from the latter he learned to earth”, as they laid him to rest techniques to make his piano “sing”. beside his friend Bellini of the For many of the Paris years “Singing Piano”. Elfrieda Wallent Chopin’s health was poor, and a particularly difficult episode in his Mannum Town Choir is enjoying life occurred when in an effort to rehearsing a great variety of different improve it, George and his children styles of musical pieces, and despite accompanied him to Majorca. The some members holidaying away in trip was a disaster in every way and warmer climes, we continue meeting led to acrimony and unresolved to sing at 3:30 pm on Monday bitterness between them, as well as afternoons. We welcome all new marked deterioration in his health. singers. Cost $2
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making a tomato based sauce for a bolognaise dish, casserole or soup, roast the tomatoes (even tinned varieties- drained) and garlic, (leave whole and in the skin), drizzle with a little olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 30-40 minutes in a medium to hot oven. Add this to your recipe when required. For convenience this step can be done up to 2 days ahead of time. Treating some ingredients this way will add another level of flavour to
the dish. Experiment by roasting other ingredients, such as capsicums, onions and carrots. I have found this to be a successful process with many creations. SAFETY TIP: Whatever you do don’t let your ‘heat source’ know you are scared of it! Accidents can happen when it spits and spats at you. If you encounter this attitude from your ‘heat source’, try and remain calm and take control. The moment you make any sudden movement your ‘heat source’ will take advantage of the situation and throw everything
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it’s got at you! With c ontr o l and with protection, such as an oven mitt, take the dish from the heat, turn the heat off, place a lid on top. Do what ever is necessary to show whose the boss! Cooking dilemmas can be forwarded in person or by mail to CHIPS (39 Randell St, Mannum SA 5238) or email: aroesler@live.com.au
Happy cooking to all. Cheers Angie.
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Food and Cuba’s Oil Crisis picked up a Katoomba tourist newsletter recently. One local nurseryman is leading a campaign, giving one free seedling punnet with each sold, encouraging residents to set up personal kitchen gardens. It reminded me of Sue Shepherd’s article on Cuba in June-August’s issue of “Adelaide Voices”, which I’ll summarise. In 1962 the US placed embargoes on Cuba, restricting supply of many essential goods, including oil. When the USSR collapsed in the 1990's, Cuba lost its only regular supplier of oil. GNP fell by 40%. People were hungry - literally starving, until Cuba’s government developed a communal plan. Ration cards guaranteed every person a survival diet. Grassroots strategies sprung up, encouraged by government initiatives, transforming Cuba’s agriculture and trade from a highly-mechanised cash crop economy dominated by coffee and tobacco, to a more socially responsive system. “Food is produced not for the market, but for each other,” says Sue. The Government redistributed arable land. Small farmers were then able to return to farming with low-tech systems, including oxen to replace tractors. Permaculture and “hydroponico” compost soil improvement me t h o d s we r e a p p l i e d . Biological corridors and farm forestry reduced the need for pesticides and overcame dependence on critically-short cooking fuels (kerosene mainly). Urban agriculture on vacant lots, patios and rooftops became mainstream, supplying 70% of vegetable needs for Havana’s 2 million people. This, in turn, reduced the need for food transportation and refrigeration. And “even when the economy improved, people continued to grow their food because they liked the sense of community it afforded them,” says Sue.
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Lions Club of Ridley idley Lions are preparing to celebrate 30 Years of Service to the Mid-Murray Region. In 1970 a like minded group of citizens from the Ridley Council District including Walker Flat, Cambrai, Sedan, Swan Reach, Nildottie and places in between inaugurated the Lions Club of Ridley. Many associate a Lions Club as belonging to and servicing a particular town or city, but Ridley Lions is believed to be unique in Australia as it is a District Club. Large sums of money have been raised and many community projects undertaken since those heady days of activity by a new club. To celebrate 30 years of service previous members are invited to a dinner is to be held in the Swan Reach Hotel on Tuesday August the 19th. Anyone wishing to attend is more than welcome and should book with Ivan (Ph: 8570 2326) or Lynn (Ph: 8570 1208) to obtain details and secure a place. On the 18th of June the club celebrated its Annual Handover to new officers for the 2008-09 year with a dinner at the Barossa Weintal Resort in Tanunda when retiring Zone Chairman Henry Mortimer, who has been an inspiration to the Ridley club over the past four years, inducted the incoming committee. We were honoured by the attendance of guest speaker Ian Mann, Mid Murray Mayor and his wife Bobbie. They have been great supporters of the club for many years. We were also honoured by the attendance of guests Kay Schmid: President of the Swan Reach Progress Association, Del Henderson: President of the Black Hill Hall, Laraine Schield: Cambrai Red
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Cross Co-ordinator and Mid Murray Cambrai Ward Councillor Ros Schultz. We were happy to welcome fellow Lions from Waikerie, Mannum, Strathalbyn, Barossa Valley and Angaston Clubs. We thank the Weintal Resort co-ordinator Erika and staff for their exemplary hospitality. Lions Clubs are supporters of many individuals and organisations in medical research and support the disabled locally, nationally and internationally. Further information can be found on line at: http://www.lionsclubs.org.au/activities/programs/
Co-ordinator of the Lions Mobility Foundation, John Halliday of Renmark Lions, has approached the club for support with the purchase of a specialised walker to aid Adam, a child suffering muscular dystrophy who lives at Swan Reach. The Club has decided to support the provision with a $600 donation this year and the same next year. This will be a large donation for a small club so we are asking for community support with fund raising. We will be organising a fund raising auction again this year at the Swan Reach Lions and Museum grounds on Saturday October 4th. We need items to be donated for sale to assist the purchase of the walker and our charitable activities. If you live in the Ridley district and have any saleable items for collection or could drop them at the Den/Museum grounds in Swan Reach, please phone Rocco or Lyn on 8570 1208 or Laurie at 8570 2040 to make arrangements. Geoff Hennig President & Publicity Officer
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Having A Ball
The Mighty Murray what’s your hurry. Here I sit very worried about your future. If all of us don’t watch it, They will be without ya, They will not survive, Without ya, Small amount of evaporation, Due to the drought, So much more water being pumped out of ya. Salt’s creeping back through your mouth, Into your Arteries and Veins, Hardening, Killing you as it goes, Slowly creepin’, Penetrating, Deep, Deeper into your system, Its slowly dying now, Time to do something NOW, If not Stopped; The Mighty Murray as we Know it, Will Die, THAT’S NO LIE.
Mannum Football Club ast month the Mannum Roos Football Club held their Annual Ball. As usual it was a great success. Many of those who attended proclaimed it to be the best night held at the club for many years. Keep your diary free for this time next year. You can look forward to another great night out.
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PS Marion Enjoy a unique experience cruising the Murray River aboard the historic 111 year old vessel – PS Marion, the last steam driven, wood fired, overnight passenger carrying side paddle steamer in the world!
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Book online now at www.psmarion.com or telephone 08 8569 2733 When the River Runs Dry Exhibition Coming Soon to the Mannum Dock Museum - Free Entry Unified we proclaim the Murray River remains open for business! Whilst we cannot ignore the negative impacts of the low river level, it’s not all doom and gloom for the people of South Australia. Depicting four key themes of exposure, survival, opportunities and revelations the Mannum Dock Museum Group presents an exhibition of objects and images sourced within a few hundred metres of the Museum.
FAMILY WELLBEING SUPPORT GROUP Family Wellbeing Support assists families where a member has a mental health issue. You are invited to come for a cuppa if you are interested in forming a support group.
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Mannum Police annum Police report that the following incidents have occurred in the Police district in the past month.
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The following offences have also been detected: Unregistered /Insured Vehicle Fail Leave Licensed Premises & Resisting Police Exceed Alcohol Limit Possess Cannabis
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Additionally, Infringement Notices have been issued for the following offences: Speed Fail Display Number Plates Fail to Indicate
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All the speed offences have occurred on the open roads in the area. Of particular concern to Police are the incidents of
Serious Criminal Trespass (SCT) which have occurred during the last month in the Caurnamont, Purnong and Claypans areas. It is believed that the amount and size of property removed from houses and shacks is of a size that it would have taken some time to remove the items and load them into vans or onto trailers. Police are seeking any i n f o r ma ti o n f r o m t h e community which may lead to identifying the offenders. Someone may have seen a person behaving in a strange way or a vehicle or person on a property which is not theirs. Any information can be reported to the Mannum Police station on 8569 2211. As most of the breaking offences are occurring in shacks and holiday homes, those who are permanent residents are urged to be vigilant and report to police sightings of strange vehicles in the area and unusual sightings of people in shacks and houses.
Working together we can solve these crimes and prevent further occurrences. While it is difficult to keep track of small numbers of stock being stolen, property owners can play their part and report to police utes, trucks and trailers that are seen in the area which are unusual or out of place. There have been a few sheep stolen from farm paddocks and assistance is sought to identify the offenders.
Contacting Mannum Police Urgent emergency assistance call 000. For police attendance call 131 444. If you need to contact us for other matters either visit the station or call 8569 2211. This may be answered by the Murray Bridge station. They will contact us by radio and then we will contact you. Your police are available 24 hours a day. Emergency 000 Police attendance 131 444 Mannum Station 8569 2211
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he meeting held in the Mannum Senior Citizens Centre on July 14th was our first AGM. All positions were declared vacant and a new committee was elected. The representatives are as follows:
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Mannum Country Fire Service ach month we will report on the incidents and activities of the Mannum CFS Brigade. Our professionally trained CFS volunteers give of their time and expertise to protect life, property and environment, contributing to a safer community for all. In addition to the incidents listed below the Mannum CFS Brigade has collectively undertaken approximately 30 hours training in the past month.
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June - July (5 Incidents) 16/06/08 Assist SAAS, Car vs pedestrian - Mannum. Incident Man Hours = 7.14 22/06/08 Burst Water Pipe - River Lane, Mannum. Incident Man Hours = 2.00 26/06/08 Investigate Fire - Ponde.
Meeting times have now changed to avoid clashing with other community activities. Meetings will now be held on the third Tuesday of each month at 7.30 pm. Tony Eversham
Next Meeting Tuesday August 19th 7:30 p.m. in the Mannum Senior Citizens Centre All welcome, especially new members. Tea and coffee available after the meeting.
Incident Man Hours = 8.54 28/06/08 Road Crash Rescue. Single motorbike - Burdett Road, Ponde. Incident Man Hours = 8.24 05/07/08 Medivac. Stop called - Dabinett Road, Pompoota. Incident Man Hours = 4.40 Total Man Hours for the Month = 31.12 Terry Schutz Captain, Mannum Country Fire Service
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Mannum Agricultural Society Change in Structure t the AGM on 15th July Office in particular areas. The first meeting bearers were re-elected will be held in October to set details unopposed with Geoff Skein as in place. People interested in working President, Rosalie Mead as Secretary with this committee should register and Vicki Harding as Treasurer. Two their interest with the president or new vice-presidents, Stephen Vivian secretary as soon as possible on 8569 and Gary Keane were appointed and 2385 or 8569 1616. A sub committee will be set up to Chris Herbig was appointed as Senior assist Irene Lovell with the planning vice-president. Executive Committee members are of the Sunday Market and a further Irene Lovell, Brian Albino, Doug sub committee may be required to Mead, Berrie Skein, Helen arrange and manage the Expos if they McGorman, Elizabeth Wood and are to continue. The other responsibility of the Jennifer Vivian. Murray Schache is the Public Officer of the Society as Executive Committee will be the required under the Incorporation maintenance, management and Act. The offer of Jennifer Vivian to upgrading of showground facilities. convene the Cattle Section at the next Although much work has been done show was received with much during the past twelve months, there is still much to do as funds become appreciation. This Executive Committee of office available. The three major projects bearers and elected members will are the re-roofing of the Dining Hall, manage the affairs of the Society and the floor upgrade in the Bretag will meet on the first Tuesday of each Pavilion and the repair of the floor in the Dining Hall. Estimates for month. Under the new arrangement, a sub material for each of these committee will be formed shortly as improvements come in well over the the Show Committee with $2500 mark. A copy of the Annual Report is responsibility for the planning and conduct of the Mannum Show on 7th available at the Secretary’s Office at March 2009. This committee will the Showground or from Rosemary consist of conveners of the various Mead (Phone: 8569 1616). Geoff Skein sections and assistance will be sought from people with expertise or interest
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Mannum Senior Citizens Club hat a busy club we are. On 27th June, 26 of us had a wonderful lunch at the Mannum Motel Café. It was decided to “go out” this time instead of having lunch in the clubrooms. So popular was it, that it’s been decided that we do it more often. On July 25th a guest speaker Page 14
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came from C.O.T.A. to give us a talk about sleeping problems. It was amazing just what we learned on how to cope with this problem. On August 8th we will be having our A.G.M. Yes, it is that time of the year again. We hope that here will be many nominations. A free lunch in the club rooms will be served at 12 noon. Hope to see members come along and enjoy the day. Don’t forget that we are hosting a “Memories” concert at the Mannum Leisure Centre on October 18th at 7:00 pm. It is a B.Y.O. drinks and nibbles occasion, and a light supper will
be served after the concert. Get a group together and make it a fun night, or come along on your own. Everyone is welcome. We are always happy to welcome any new members, so if you would like to contact our secretary, please do so on 8569 2795 or come along to see us on Wednesdays or Fridays.
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Beachy’s Bottom Pub Mannum Proudly Supporting the Olympics The Bottom Pub will be providing continuous viewing of the Olympic Games on their new 60 inch plasma screen. Come in and support your favourite competitor, your favourite team … your country.
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Mannum Rowing Club ince April 2008, about 6 Mannum Rowing Club volunteers have worked over 113 hours recording and cataloguing over 240 photos and numerous items of memorabilia. The Club was successful in achieving funding for this project through a History Trust of SA $1,000 Grant and contribution from the Mannum Rowing Club. Although the project funds have now been expended, each week the volunteers continue working toward re-presenting the display for possible inclusion in the 2009 History Trust of SA History Week and the upcoming Club Centenary in 2010. As our Centenary in 2010 draws closer, past rowing club members are invited to contact Debbie Wilkinson if they have photos or memorabilia that could be copied, loaned or given to the Club. Thank you to those who have already contributed
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items to the collection. Mark 14th September 2008 down as a very important date at Mannum Rowing Club. The day will commence at 7.30 am - with the usual Sunday social rowing, 8.45 am - BBQ breakfast, 9.30 am onwards - Come N’ Try Rowing for anyone who would like to give rowing a go and 11.00 am - the Annual General Meeting, finishing off with BBQ lunch and drinks from 1.00 pm. Currently there are three of our boats and numerous oars in Adelaide being repaired. Rowing for Juniors continues this term for school age students (from about Year 6 onwards) on Wednesday nights at 4 pm at the Rowing Shed, Mary Ann Reserve. Students are encouraged to come down on Wednesdays to give rowing a go.
Mannum Rowing Club Australian Masters Championships Team: L to R: Max Lindsay, Claire Banks & John Banks. Absent: Dean Mobbs. See story on page 9 in the July issue of Mannum Mag.
Brian Bormann, President MRC
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Mannum Walkie Talkies he Mannum Walkie Talkies celebrated their 13th birthday at the Mannum motel on Friday 11th July we were joined by our founder Kaye Bird. We are a fun-loving group of ladies who like to walk and as our name suggests, talk. We are still going strong after all these years and have been successful because we are a very social group who like to walk as a form of exercise, be it just around the oval or to the many interesting places we have gone to in the district and further afield. One of the reasons that we are still going strong is that there are no rules and regulations, lots of laughs and good mateship. We all had a wonderful birthday get-together and you can be assured that we will celebrate many more as our group continues doing what we enjoy.
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