Mannum Mag Issue 31 December 2008 by Mannum Community Magazine Inc

December 2008

Mannum, South Australia 5238

Mannum Upstream Ferry he Mannum Upstream Ferry will operate under weight restrictions over the Christmas and New Year period, during December 2008 and January 2009. The Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure (DTEI) advises the wooden hull ferry that previously operated at Walker Flat will be used at the Mannum upstream crossing. Andrew Milazzo, DTEI Executive Director of Transport Services, said that the wooden hull ferry floats higher than the steel ferry previously used and, with the improved river levels, enables DTEI to reinstate the second ferry over the summer holidays. Mr Milazzo said that environmental factors, such as wind effects on the river level, may affect the ferry’s capacity to operate at all times. However the larger downstream ferry will continue to operate. Moving a new, steel hull ferry downstream from Morgan to Walker Flat made the wooden hull ferry available for use at Mannum. “Current River conditions mean that a wooden ferry at the Mannum upstream location can operate safely under a load limit, addressing community concerns about congestion during peaks.” said Mr Milazzo. DTEI also recently fitted prototype extended flaps to the Swan Reach Ferry, lifting the 12t weight restriction, enabling it to operate at a lower river level. “DTEI works closely with Riverland communities through initiatives like the Ferries Working Group.” The Ferries Working Group consists of representatives from River Murray communities located below Lock One, DTEI, Murraylands Tourism and Community Liaison Manager - River Murray, and former South Australian Premier Dean Brown. For more information about ferry services, visit the DTEI website at www.transport.sa.gov.au or telephone 8532 8111.

Mannum Christmas Pageant Street Party & Fireworks Display

Celebrating 50 years with Mannum Medical Centre

Reopens for the Holidays

6th December 2008 at 6 pm – Fireworks at 9.30 pm

annum Progress Association is proud to announce a change of format for this year’s Pageant entertainment. It is all about the kids. We will have a free jumpy castle for the kids to use and the bags which Father Christmas will give each child have lots of new items in them. Chinese food is on the menu this year. The Drumming Monkeys will provide entertainment for the kids, in the Pageant and at Shearer Carpark. Music during the Pageant will be provided by Southern Districts Pipe Band, Strathalbyn Band, Murray Bridge Concert Band, Mannum Choir and Key Country Band. The Street Party commences with the Southern Districts Pipe Band, followed by our beautiful dancers Contents A Bit of R ‘n R Angie’s Cooking Tips

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from Mannum Uniting Church Dance School, then the Drumming Monkeys will perform. Key Country Band will provide constant music, playing Country, Christmas and Rock music for your enjoyment. This will then be followed by a huge fireworks display sponsored by the Mannum Caravan Park. The fireworks display will continue the fantastic standard set last year. We are looking for more floats, so kids get onto your clubs, schools and parents to take part in the Pageant it’s great fun. Let’s aim for more than last year’s 77 floats. For more information, phone Irene Lovell on 85692541 or 0429948961.

Calendars & Dates Choristers Corner Church Services

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Mary Underwood

ary Underwood, at 15, begged her father, - a farmer - if she could leave school at the end of 1958. He told her that there was a job coming up at the Doctor’s surgery in town, and it would be a good idea if she applied. With school subjects of book-keeping and typing behind her, plus a friendly way with people, Mary did just that, starting work on January 2nd 1959. As she looks back now after 14 years as practice manager, on her half century of service to the Mannum Medical Centre, her eyes sparkle as she recalls the early days of her career. Working five and a half days a week, young Mary’s wages were three pounds five shillings, and her duties included cleaning, as well as washing and ironing the surgery linen. “Two doctors worked here in Mannum then, and did lots of home visits, many of them out of town. A full day trip each fortnight was made for consultations at both the Cambrai and Swan Reach Hotels, plus one or two housebound folk on the way. We didn’t make appointments in those days,” Mary recalls. “Consultations cost 5 shillings, and a home visit was 7 shillings and 6 pence. Delivery of a baby cost 10 pounds for a girl and 11 pounds for a boy as they got the nip, no questions asked!” Tact and discretion are essential qualities for this job, and there are many accounts of Mary’s resourcefulness and adaptability too. Her willingness to perform tasks beyond the call of duty included the cleaning of the Doctor’s utility, routinely used to 27 2 3

transport his pet goat. I believe that the goat’s unofficial role was lawnmower of the local footpaths. Debts were written off with home or farm produce; a pound of butter, a jar of cream, fruit, a leg of lamb, eggs, dressed poultry, rabbit or other home made goodies. But changes were coming. The town and practice steadily grew, so that in 1998 there were 4 full-time and 2 part -time doctors. In 2000, Mannum recruited its first medical registrar. Now, in 2008, there are 4 fulltime medical practitioners,3 registrars, 1 medical student and 1 medical intern. The nursing and clerical staff has increased from 1 when Mary started, to 14. I get the feeling that she is enjoying herself as much as ever. The recognition shown by her practice colleagues is well deserved, along with the gratitude of so many folk who have been the recipients of her kindness, help and understanding over the years. Our thanks to you, Mary, for a job so capably and cheerfully done!

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Out of this World Puzzle Under the Toadstool

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the Marion Shopping Centre, it was straight into it, shopping at my own pace (but with company). Time for lunch at the New York Bar and Grill, boasting a replica of Deadline 23 January 2009 for the Statue of Liberty on the front publication in the February issue façade and offering a varied menu, mine was delicious that’s for sure. It Water to Spare? was well worth the visit. Dear Editor, Following lunch it was back to the Am I alone in feeling that approval task at hand, shopping. Keeping a for a large Marina near Mannum at watchful eye on the time didn’t prove this time of such stress on our to be too difficult and we met up with precious River Murray, is both the other happy shoppers at the short-sighted and dare I say, appropriate time. immoral? Our driver Beryl did a tremendous Even if predicted higher rainfalls were to occur, and there is vigorous job and was extremely helpful, debate about the likelihood of this, conveying our purchases back to the wouldn’t it be prudent to allow some bus at lunch time, what a relief! We recovery before large allocations of were definitely well looked after, it was an enjoyable outing and such a vital resource were made? I am dismayed that we cannot see absolutely value for money. Thank you to all my travelling the folly of our priorities. companions for a fun day of Elfrieda Wallent friendship and thank you to MMCSS MHAL’s Annual Christmas Picnic for making it happen. Name Supplied Dear Editor, The drought and now the Praise for Aminya Talent “financial crisis” are significant Dear Editor, stresses that everyone faces at this Aminya does have talent. For time. Quite often stress, if not checked, can lead to a mental health anyone who attended the concert issue and if that is not dealt with in at Aminya Hostel on Tuesday 18th November would have been time may lead to serious illness. The MHAL (Mental Health surprised at just how good were Activity and Learning centre) the performances by the staff understands what causes these issues and volunteers. The concert, which was to arise, but more significantly knows produced by carer Marion many ways in which to support and Marten and volunteer Brian encourage people through their Albino, showed that even old tough times. One such way is our folks can have fun! Stupendous Christmas Picnic. A most enjoyable afternoon. The MHAL has again planned a Marion & Brian Christmas Picnic for mental health consumers, their carers (family or friend) and folk with disabilities for Christmas Monday 22nd December. It’s a time to relax and laugh, eat lots of food and Lights escape the humdrum of these current Competition times for a while. There are limited places so calling Dig out your fairy lights and to book is essential. F 85691643, tinsel. Get into the Christmas email mhal@internode.on.net or drop spirit to decorate Mannum. in to 5 Greening Street and let us Judging 9th December know you are coming. Terry Udy Best decorated House and Business Thanks to MMCSS Winners Announced Dear Editor, & Presented I am glad I went on the shopping 12th December at trip organised by the Mid Murray 6:00 pm Community Support Service on Mannum Café in the Motel 19-11-08. I had a great day. Complex The trip down was made interesting Mannum Progress Association with a general knowledge quiz, would like to thank Jan Bock for her mystery number game, a goodie bag ongoing sponsorship of this and the cheerful company. Once at

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The Annual Christmas Tree Fete Supported by Various Mannum Community Groups

Friday 5th December, 9am to 3pm Performing Arts Centre, Mannum Community College Come and support this great community event A time to get some good Christmas gifts. Come and vote on the best Christmas tree. There is a door prize and raffles. Come and see the school students as they perform items throughout the day. Light lunch and tea & coffee available. Open to the Public All Welcome Gold coin admission for adults, children admitted free. The money raised will be shared between The Friends of Aminya and the Mannum College Christian Support Worker

The 2008 Mannum Christmas Pageant Street Party/Fireworks Display Supported by The Mannum Caravan Park th

6 December 2008 starting at 6pm Fireworks at 9.30pm Presented by Mannum Progress/ Promotions Enquiries phone Irene Lovell 8569 2541 or 0429 948 961

Carols by the River Mary-Anne Reserve Mannum

Sunday 7th December 2008 at 8pm With Guest Artists and The Town Choir

The Naked Christmas Tree Mannum Medical Associates Are you missing someone special at Christmas time? Why not pop in and make a donation by purchasing a ribbon? Write the name of your special person on the ribbon and place it on our Christmas tree All donations will be sent to the Cancer Association. 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. 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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MURRAY BRIDGE COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB Proudly presents Heartland, Sunday December 21st, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, Imperial Football Club. Members $5.00, nonmemb e r s $ 7 . 0 0 . Lunch available. Christmas Show. Trading Table, Raffle, Dancing. All welcome. Contact Brian 8569 1698.

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Mannum Leisure Centre

Clash Calendar

Monday 3:30-5:00 pm Junior Netball 6:00-10:00 pm Senior Mixed Netball 6:00-8:00 pm Spin Bike and Boxing Circuit Ladies Tuesday 10:00-11:00 am Tai Chi (advanced) 11:00-12 noon Tai Chi (beginners) 3:30-5:30 pm Junior Basketball 6:00-7:00 pm Spin Bike Classes 6:15-7:15 pm J u n i o r N a t i o n a l Karate 7:00-10:00 pm M i x e d S q u a s h Competition 7:30-8:45 pm S e n i o r N a t i o n a l Karate Wednesday 10:00-12 noon Carpet Bowls 12:30-4:30 pm Card Games 5.45- 6.30pm Pilates 6:30-7:30 pm Kickboxercise Thursday 9:30-10:30 am Mannum Movers gentle exercise class 3:30-5:00 pm Junior Mixed Soccer 6:30-7:30 pm Men’s Boxing Circuit Friday 10:00 am-10:00 pm Seniors & Friends Cards & Games Saturday 9:00-11:00 am-Gym-squash Squash courts, gym, and cardio room are available during opening hours. Opening Hours Mornings Mon, Wed, Fri: 8:00 am - 12 noon Tue, Thur: 6:00 am - 12 noon Sat: 9:00 am - 11:00 am Afternoons Reopening at 3:00 pm, closing at the end of the sporting program or activity. Stadium and Clubroom hire for functions on weekends. Further information: 8569 2534 Pam Cutjar, Centre Manager

If your Group, Committee or Club has regular meetings leave the details at the CHIPS Office or e-mail editor.mannummag@baonline.com.au Monthly 1st Monday 9:45am Combined Probus, Mannum Club 1st Tuesday 7:30pm Show Committee, Showground 1st Wednesday 2:00pm Mannum Mag Committee, Showground. Ph. 8569 2385 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 Thursday 11:00am 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 Weekly Monday, Wednesday & Friday 10:00–3:00 MHAL, 5 Greening Street, Mannum. Ph. 8569 1643 Monday 3:30pm Mannum Town Choir, Uniting Church hall. Ph. 8569 2295 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

2009 PUBLICATION DEADLINES Friday (12 noon) For Publication in January 23 February Issue 32 February 20 March Issue 33 March 20 April Issue 34 April 24 May Issue 35 May 22 June Issue 36 June 26 July Issue 37 July 24 August Issue 38 August 21 September Issue 39 September 25 October Issue 40 October 23 November Issue 41 November 20 December Issue 42 Christmas Pageant Edition Special Issues Visitor Edition Email: editor.mannummag@baonline.com.au Telephone: 85692295 (Elf), 85698112 (Denise), 8569 8001 (Pam) Drop in to: CHIPS Office Mannum Information Centre 39 Randell Street, Mannum 6 Randell Street, Mannum Ph: 8569 2129 Email facilities provided by Broadband Anywhere

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Pop in between 10 am - 4 pm at 39 Randell St Mannum. Ph: 85692129. Weekly Programme Contact MMCSS for starting dates and times 10 Week Courses Art Classes, Rosa Milano MYOB Starting Out on Your Computer Getting the Most Out of the Internet 6 Week Courses Digital Story Telling Getting the Most Out of Your Computer Adult Literacy and Numeracy, are available on demand. Please register your interest.

Tuesdays 5pm-6pm Belly Dancing at the Mannum Community Club

n 2009 the Mannum RSL Sub Branch is doing a presentation to commemorate our 90th. We would like to borrow any photographs that Mannum people may have of their family members who served in any war or peace keeping service. All photographs will be handled carefully and returned to their owner. If you can help, please contact Mr John Rodgers on 0885692338. Thank you.

Mark A Davis, President

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Hospital Day Centre

Every Monday Come and Do Day Tuesday Social Day Tuesday 9–10:30am Mannum Weight Watchers, F Rhonda 8569 1123 Wednesday 9am Yoga Classes, during School term Thursday Chronic Pain Management Support Group F Allison 8569 2473 or F Helen 8569 2769 2nd Monday 1:30pm Mannum Red Cross 1st Wednesday Evening Wellbeing Nucleus, (Evolved from Mediation / Pastoral Care / Enneagram / Art and Soul Groups) 3rd Wednesday 1:30pm Card Afternoon for 500 players 4th Wednesday Lunchtime Men’s Group, during winter 4th Wednesday Evening Men’s Discussion Group F Ralph on 8569 1264 Hospital Day Centre - Phone 8596 0219

1pm-3.30pm Craft Group Beading, scrapbooking, cardmaking

MHAL AGM

Wednesday 3rd, December, 10.00 am Special Events 4th December CPR Update at Mannum Venue: The MHAL, 5 Greening Street, Mannum Motel Barn Conference Centre (9 am to 12:00 noon) 17th December Christmas Friendship Lunch Mannum Mag Day:

Chairperson: Geoff Skein 8569 2385 Editor: Keith Baldwin 8569 7304 editor.mannummag@baonline.com.au Contributing Editors: Elfrieda Wallent 8569 2295 Pam Mattschoss 8569 8001 Photographer: Jessica Clark 0415 759 281 Secretary: Carol Greening 8569 1609 Accounts: Denise Davis 8569 8112

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

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Mannum Bowling Club

Local Girl Bowls them Over!

n October local Mannum woman, Karen Loechel, represented South Australia at the 47th National Australian Ten Pin Bowling Championships held in Canberra. Karen was selected for the State Squad following her success at the 2008 Masters Games held in Port Pirie earlier this year where she won both Gold and Silver medals. In Canberra, Karen competed in National Team events, individual events and mixed doubles where together with her doubles partner Jarrod Hill, she was successful in winning Bronze in the Classic grade only being beaten for silver by one pin. This is the highest grade competition held Nationally attracting elite bowlers from around Australia. Their score of 1999 pins was only 138 pins below the Australian record. Karen also won Bronze in the B grade mixed doubles partnered with

husband Kym missing gold by just 84 pins. The State team could only manage 8th overall despite the best efforts of the entire team. During the titles some 12,000 games were bowled by 490 competitors from every State in Australia. Karen’s first attempt at this level was a huge step up from local competitions and the experience gained in Canberra will be invaluable in the future. “Thank you” from Karen to all her sponsors particularly Mannum Top Deli, Eichlers Earthmovers, Mannum Newsagency and all who supported her efforts in Canberra. In 2009 the National Titles will be held in Mt Gravatt in Queensland and Karen is already planning to improve her performance and is training hard to qualify for selection once again.

October’s Pie Floater Day his was a fun day held for the “Night Owls Bowlers” of the district to try out the new synthetic greens, before social night bowls resumed in November. It was a relaxing social day and definitely a colourful one in every sense of the word, with lunch being a main course of pie floaters followed by fresh fruit salad and ice-cream.

During the afternoon’s bowling, it was good to hear so much laughter with good camaraderie between all teams. Novelty prizes and raffles were conducted during afternoon tea. The winning team was the Young Lions; second The Masons, and third The Mannum Club. The Stunning Mullets took out the NABA category. Ellen Holmes, Publicity Officer

Kym Loechel

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

Karen Loechel with the State Mascot “Mad Max”

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s an incorporated, non-profit organisation, we are required to have public meetings. The main event will be the AGM. • Presentation of the annual report and financial statement. • The election of the Executive Committee. The committee includes the Public Officer/Chairperson, Editor, Secretary, Treasurer and others. • Appointment of an auditor. • Other business. In addition to these items, there will be an open forum in which you can freely discuss all aspects of Mannum Mag. Come along and talk to members of the production team and help to set the direction for Mannum Mag as we start our fourth year of production. We need more volunteers in a range of positions. Can you volunteer? Come to the AGM in February 2009.

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Angie’s Cooking Tips

Mavis Raines 1923 - 1990

lot of us have very busy lives and with Christmas coming they will only get busier. So here are some Quick Fix meal solutions. As they are solutions and not recipes, there are no measurements included. Please don’t be put off, taste as you go, adjusting ingredients to suit your preferences. You may just create a speedy family favourite. • Stir fry chicken mince with grated ginger, water chestnuts and spring onions. Finish with oyster sauce. Spoon into crisp lettuce leaves and top with chopped coriander leaves. • Heat a little oil in a pan with a little red curry paste. Add chicken strips and a good splash of water Add green beans and red capsicum strips and cook through. Serve with rice. • Toss sliced potato, canned tuna and chopped parsley through combined extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, crushed garlic and thyme leaves. • Toss hot pasta with sour cream, shredded cooled chicken, cooked mushrooms, chopped spring onion and drained asparagus pieces, bake until golden. • Mix cooked chopped corned beef with grated cooked potato and spring onions, cook into patties. Serve with cabbage simmered in chicken stock.

Mavis Raines: I know your choice in authors, your brand of cigarette first names of both your parents - two folk I never met the style in which you furnished your spartan Sydney home each item in your bedroom, the place you left your comb the faded bathroom curtains, its walls of pink and green the home you kept impeccably - a home I haven’t seen whose services connected, long-standing in arrears in time were discontinued, unchallenged over years.

Cheers Angi

We brought you information and slipped it through your door a monument of knowledge rose slowly from your floor. A monument or statement? You prompt us to decide. How insular your life was. Nobody guessed you’d died. On the 24th of August in Nineteen Ninety Three I read you were cremated, a sad celebrity. Footnote: Mavis Raines collapsed and died alone at home in suburban Sydney while preparing her breakfast. Forensic tests indicated that her death probably occurred during September 1990 three years before her body’s eventual discovery. Rest in peace, Mavis. Max Merckenschlager

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Chippy Chatter must say a gain ho w completely overwhelmed we were by the support given last month to ‘Chip in for Chips’ by the local Business Community. The range and number of prizes donated was truly fantastic. Thank you to everyone who donated, and those who supported us. We raised over $1700.00. The support given by the Mannum Community Club and the Mannum Community Social Club was completely amazing, however a really special thank you must go to John, Joan and Brett Wallace who really worked so hard to make it all possible. Well done all concerned and thank you again from CHIPS. Our last friendship lunch for the year will be our Christmas Function. Watch out for your invitations coming in the mail.

We will be going to Nildottie on the 17th December and we are lucky again to have Bobby Hunter as our entertainer. This year there will be prizes for the most interesting name badges. We are hoping everyone will wear one. The Christmas fairies have been weaving their sparkling decorations throughout the office and Op Shop, and whispering suggestions for our float in the Mannum Christmas Pageant. We had better get cracking on it! Hope to see you there. The Op Shop staff have done a great job getting the shop front in the Christmas spirit. If you are on the hunt for some Christmas bits and pieces, pop in, you are sure to find something. Marion Wilson, Coordinator

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Should a skate park and BMX track be provided in Mannum?

Skate Park Committee Report Mannum Skate Park he Mannum community has held 3 meetings regarding a Skate Park for Mannum in the last month. This followed the presentation to Council CEO Dean Gollan and Cr. Kerry Yeates of a petition with over 700 signatures organised by four young men at Mannum Community College. Dean and Kerry informed them that if they want to be successful they need Community support. Council then assisted them by sending their letter of invitation to a public meeting to all businesses and organisations in Mannum on Council letterhead. Thirty three people attended the first meeting on 20th October with a good cross section of the community present. 19 people formed a committee from that meeting, 6 youth, 15 community members and local

business owners. The committee debated four possible sites and decided that the best location for the Skate Park is the garden area alongside Mannum Leisure Centre, next to Male Road. Council had previously approved this site, but we need confirmation that it is still approved. The Leisure Centre will open on weekends if the Skate Park is built there. Three Sub-committees were formed at the 10th November meeting. 1. Design and Planning 2. Fundraising 3. Advertising and Promotion To assist in design and planning decisions, up to 12 committee members will go on a bus daytrip to view different Skate Parks on Sunday 23rd November.

School students have started a fundraising Can & Bottle Drive at school with a wheelie bin placed near the school canteen. As part of the advertising and promotion campaign, the Skate Park Committee will enter a float in the Mannum Pageant with bike riders riding around a decorated trailer to promote awareness to the rest of our Community. The next meeting will be held on December 1st. We would like to extend a huge thank you to the Mannum Community for their support of our youth. We value our youth highly and to see this level of support is encouraging for us all. Joy Marks

Police Chain Gang t seems things are a little backward around here lately, like stepping back in time! During November I witnessed the work of a good old fashioned chain gang at the Mannum Police Station. Although tethered with the ball and chains and with Sergeant Mick Towie breathing down their necks, the Lions were doing a wonderful job cleaning up the Station grounds and landscaping the gardens (both front and back). In actual fact the Mannum Police had made a financial contribution to the Lions Club for their future projects and the hard working Lions decided to give back to the community by beautifying the Police Station. Great job guys! The gardens look fresh and neat and I had a great laugh seeing the ball and chains being dragged around!

Jessica Clark

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Mid Murray Council Road Closures Mannum Christmas Pageant and Street Party Saturday 6 December 2008 n Saturday 6 December 2008 the following roads in Mannum will be closed between 5:00 pm and 7:45 pm: • Parker Street (from David Street to the hospital entrance) • Adelaide Road (from Walker Avenue to Randell Street) • Randell Street (from Adelaide Road to the southern side of the ferry approach). Between 7:45 pm and 10:00 pm Randell Street will be closed from Trewartha Street to Schuetze Street. Temporary No Parking restrictions will apply along the Western (Post Office) side of Randell Street from 2:00 pm until 10:00 pm. Temporary No Parking restrictions will apply along both sides of Walker Avenue from Adelaide Road to Gargie Street from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm. Please direct enquiries to Rose on 8569 0100.

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MHAL Report owdy Mannum! It’s been all fun at the MHAL over the past month and I have a feeling of warmth to see so many people are joining in activities they would have avoided in the past. Our Christmas Parade Bird community project has been added to by so many people I can’t remember who did what, but I do know there are people excited about showing it off in the street parade! Our fearless leaders Terry and Ros stepped away for a few weeks holiday and boy did we miss them. We’ve had new people joining us on our bus trips and for great lunches, games and other activities. My favourite activity was a toss the old computer keyboard competition out the front of the hall with a stack of donated prizes to choose from for each player’s triumphant shots. We embarked on a mystery trip that included lunch for just $3. BARGAIN! I am also looking forward to the digital music workshop, which will unfortunately be over and done with by the time you read this but I’m sure it was really cool. Te he he... Add your name to our mailing list for the calendar to be sent to you by calling the MHAL during our open hours Mon, Wed, Fri 10-3 on 8569 1643. We’ve got some great things planned for December so we hope you will keep trying new things and join us soon.

MHAL Roulettes in action

Jessica Clark

MHAL Roulettes at practice

Transferring Firewood: Another Jessica Clark photograph taken at the Oscar W Centenary celebrations in October.

Mid Murray Council Mannum Office Extension

lans have now been finalised for the extensions to the Mannum office and Council is seeking public comment on the proposal. Plans of the proposed extension, estimated to cost in the vicinity of $1.2 m, can be viewed at each office. Written submissions will be received on the proposal up until 4:00 pm on Friday 5 December, 2008 Forwarded to: Chief Executive Officer, PO Box 28, Mannum 5238 or emailed to: postbox@mid-murray.sa.gov.au. Further information can be obtained from the Mannum Office, telephone 8569 0100.

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Agent for Kleen Heat Gas Bushman Tanks Contact Brian regarding rebates for water saving devices and plumbing rebates on tanks

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A BIT OF R ‘n R [Reflection & Rumination from Rod & Ruth] There’s a quote that claims men don’t know how to say goodbye and women don’t know when. No doubt there’s some truth in the quote. Whatever the claim, R’nR must now say goodbye. Our time in Mannum has been enriching, but while Mannum is undeniably an attractive and appealing place, the precious gift of this period has been sharing our daily lives with the people of Mannum. So for one last time we share our reflections and ruminations . . . Ruth: I first left home when I got married at 22. I remember feeling sad to be leaving mum. I felt like I was abandoning her, that she’d struggle if I wasn’t around. Somehow she managed to get by without me for another 33 years. I found it hard to say ‘goodbye’ even though I was moving only a few kilometres away. But it wasn’t just mum. I was also saying goodbye to the outside room that dad built to accommodate some of his four teenage daughters and two sons. After my brother left home my younger sister and I got the ‘back’ room. It became our sanctuary, a haven in a house where it was difficult to find physical and emotional space from dad’s loudness. I was saying goodbye to a space that contained precious memories; moments of sisterly sharing, consoling, supporting, secretive smoking, the odd imbibe. It was a space where we laughed lots, cried buckets, argued occasionally and dreamed about how our lives would be when we left home. My sister’s ‘dreams’ materialized faster than mine and she left two years before me. That meant I finally had my very own room. I was also saying goodbye to the routines and habits of our household. Mum or dad, rain or shine, would bring a morning cup of tea out to the back roomers. This tradition continued for as long as mum and dad were physically able. I was saying goodbye to many things. Little wonder I felt ungrounded, a bit lost. Since then I’ve had many goodbyes - 15 homes, 12 suburbs and all the people I met in those places; a husband, a business and the material assets that were part of that; a long-term relationship and his family; and the most difficult goodbyes of all-mum and dad. When I left the city to live in Mannum I hoped the next goodbye wouldn’t be too far off. A few months later I never wanted to leave. Now we are leaving and it’s time to say goodbye. Mannum has been a bit like that special room. Here I’ve found the space to grow and I’ve been given the space to be the woman I am; here I’ve felt accepted by most, even though I haven’t met the expectations of a minister’s wife. Here I’ve had the privilege of hearing the stories and struggles of people just like me. My life has been enriched by those encounters. I have learned from them and grown because of them. I have felt welcomed in many places-in the pokies rooms at the Club and Pretoria, at the Leisure Centre on the three occasions I exercised, in the rooms of Aminya residents and as a daily visitor in the Mannum Hospital Aged Care section; and especially in the homes of people who opened their doors and hearts to us. I have also had the opportunity to meet regularly with a group of very special people whose consistent, gentle affirmation nurtured me into a sense of wholeness. I feel complete. I know it’s time to say goodbye.

Rod: It was a few weeks before Christmas in 1977. I was 23 years of age. I stood at the entrance of the Palmerston North Hospital in NZ with my mother. I knew I would never see her again. I bit my lip, forced back the tears and hugged her and said “see you later!” A whole 20 odd years of unsaid things were pushed down and I came back to my life in Australia. When a telegram arrived in April 1978 announcing her death, I put it in the glove box of the car, bit my lip, forced back the tears and went on with my life. After all, as my family had suggested, I had seen her while she was still reasonably well. I was in my early thirties before the grief that I carried came to the surface. Sadly what I needed to say to her could only be expressed to the memory of her. So what did I need to say? In a nutshell we had played the Mother/Son game to the end. She was the perfect mum and I was the dutiful good boy, but we both had had a life. I wanted her to know who I was, and I to know who she was and how we both felt about that. I wanted to thank her for her contribution to my life, both the helpful and the unhelpful. Suffice to say, the opening up to myself through that grief in my 30's probably propelled me into the Ministry because the experience taught me to accept rather than judge. I wasn’t a dutiful good boy. Now as another chapter of my life draws to a close, I hope the expression of what I know to be the real me, has come through in this column. To have the privilege of being accepted and loved in spite of my demons and doubts by Ruth, and to share that learning with you has been both joyful and frightening. Thank you for listening. It’s a few weeks before Christmas 2008. I’m 54 years of age and I’m saying goodbye again. I’m not biting my lip or holding back the tears and I want to say thank you. Thank you for your company, your friendship, your struggles, your trust and acceptance. While my role might have been Rev. Mann, Church Minister, “holier than thou”, have no illusions, I’ve been Rod the Man, working out my stuff alongside you working out your stuff and I carry that sacredness with me. Farewell companions on the way.

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Healthy Food is “Yummy!” annum Community College Reception to Year 1 has recently been involved with a healthy lifestyle initiative called Grab 5! The program was designed to help students improve their health and wellbeing by providing fun learning activities and increasing their understanding of healthier food choices and lifestyle options. Grab 5! is being taught by Terese Reeves from GrowSA. Students had the opportunity in a classroom situation to enjoy healthy snacks that they may not have had the chance to try before, many finding that the healthy alternative was “Yummy!” In each lesson, great emphasis was placed on the healthy alternatives to the five food groups. The children learnt to recognize what is known as sometimes foods and were given the opportunity to design their very own healthy lunch box. NO sometimes food was allowed! Children also discovered about the tastes on their tongues; sweet, salty, sour and bitter. While this exercise was being done with blindfolds on, it was with much delight for other students, their teacher and

T e r e s e watched the expressions on the childrens’ faces. The students also participated in the healthy food relay; it was great to see such competitive spirits in the children. In the last lesson they made healthy mini quiches, and thoroughly enjoyed the process. Many went home to “Mum/Dad” to demonstrate their new found skills. We hope to continue our association with Mannum Community College in the New Year. GrowSA will also be implementing the program within schools in surrounding areas. Grab 5! has also given the MCC the opportunity to participate in the statewide healthy lunch box competition, where teachers and students have the chance to win fabulous prizes. Many teachers reported a marked improvement in students lunch boxes, while many of the parents were reported to be enjoying the challenge of preparing a healthy lunch box! Watch this space for the winning school/class.

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Charlies’ Christmas

harlie was a seriously cute baby and he grew into a cheeky, energetic toddler. Everyone who saw him somersaulting on the front lawn or racing up the drive with his skinned knees and ragged shorts inevitably exclaimed “Oh isn’t he a typical little boy!” And he was. Everyone loved Charlie and Charlie loved everyone - especially his Dad. Charlie would saunter behind Don, trying his best to imitate his Dad’s lanky slouch, shoving his hands in his pockets, with his hat tipped to one side and his lips puckered in a vain attempt to echo Don’s cheery whistle Charlie was a delight to have around and Don took him everywhere, even into his workshed. The workshed was usually off limits to everyone but Don and he kept the key that dangled from a plywood letter “D” in his pocket when it wasn’t locked in his desk. Sometimes friends and neighbours asked to use the equipment in the shed because Don loved his tools and they all knew what wonders he accomplished in there. A few work mates had solved tricky problems with the aid of Don’s wonderful tools, but always under Don’s close supervision. Mostly he said “No”, gently but firmly. When pushed he would explain, “Tools have no brains, they just do what they were made to and if you make a mistake they’ll do it to you. It took me a long time to learn to use those tools. So whatever happens out there is my responsibility.” Charlie loved the workshed and he dreamed of the day when he would have a key to keep in his pocket. But he had to be content with the times Dad would say, “Come on Charlie, I have a job for you today.” Charlie would come back for dinner with

sawdust in his hair, grease all over him and a million questions. His Dad always smiled and said, “Be patient, Charlie. It’s not time.” When a tired Charlie had been tucked into bed, Don would look at Charlie’s Mom and sigh, “I’d like to teach him eveything but he’s not ready yet.” And Charlie’s Mom would smile and say, “He’ll grow up soon enough, you will both have to be patient.” Charlie got better and better with the tools and as time went on he could do more and more - always under Don’s close supervision. But he still had a million questions. And he wasn’t very patient. Dad just smiled and said “When it’s time, Charlie, when it’s time.” Then came the time when Charlie decided that he was grown up enough and Dad wasn’t so smart after all. He would soon be old enough to drive and he wanted to know NOW. So Charlie started hanging out with older friends, ones who could drive and who could be coaxed to let him take a turn at the wheel as they raced around the paddocks just outside of town. Charlie thought he could drive quite well and when the gang decided they wanted some pizza Charlie announced he would go into town and get it. “Aw, let the kid go. It’s just at the edge of town,” drawled the gang leader and Charlie was off. But Charlie couldn’t resist driving past his house, just to see what it felt like. He was turning the corner into his street when the little girl from next door stepped off the curb with her pushbike. It happened so fast Charlie panicked, missed the brakes, pulled furiously on the steering wheel and ended up against the tree in his front yard. He heard little Amanda screaming as he slipped in

unconsciousness. Charlie woke up in hospital with a very sore head, a leg dangling from a sling above the bed and two very grim parents sitting at his bedside. It was not an easy recovery. Amanda was in hospital with him and he had to share the therapy room with her as they both worked to get their legs walking again. Amanda got better faster than Charlie and he was glad she was going to be OK. She even forgave him and let him coax her into trying again when it just got too hard. When she went home she left him the cloth Teddy he’d given her with” Smile, it’s getting better, luv Charlie,” written on it. She’d changed it to read “I luv Charlie” and added “xxxooo Amanda.” Finally Charlie was able to go home, just in time for Christmas. It would be a very quiet one, his parents had had a lot of expenses from the accident. He wasn’t looking forward to it. His parents didn’t say much when they picked Charlie up. He couldn’t help noticing that they hadn’t bought the newer car they had been saving for. The lounge room furniture hadn’t been replaced either like they’d been planning. Charlie went straight up to his room and stayed

there until dinner. When he came down to eat, there was very little under the Christmas tree in the dining room. He couldn’t eat much and finally, unable to bear the silence any longer, he pushed himself away from the table. “Mom, Dad, I’m so sorry. I know I was wrong but I don’t know what I can do to make it up,” he cried. Charlie spent a miserable Christmas Eve in his room. His Dad came up once and stood quietly in the door. All Charlie could say was, “I’m sorry Dad. I’d fix it if I could.” “Some things can’t be fixed that easily son”, said his Dad. “You’ll have to be patient.” Charlie crept down early Christmas morning and left the gifts he had made in the hospital workshop under the tree. Hanging from a branch was an envelope labelled “Charlie” and he took it down and opened it. When his Dad quietly entered the room Charlie was standing there with tears streaming down his face. Charlie clutched the plywood “C” with a key dangling from it as his Dad put an arm around his shoulders and said, “It’s time, Charlie. Now it’s time.” Vivian Garner

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Out Of This World

Having a Ball and All That Jazz!

Astronomer’s Corner

his month is a good time to take a look at the night sky, once the moon is out of the scene. The planet Mars is too close to the Sun all month for observation but Venus and Jupiter hold the evening attention in the area of Sagittarius (just a little south of west). Saturn is a morning object in Leo. The march of the planets through the Zodiac is a constantly changing pattern in the Solar System and cosmically just out our front door. An observer outside of the local group of galaxies to which we belong, would see the Milky Way as part of what is, by some cultures, referred to as the backbone of the night. We observe a great deal of the night sky through the veil of stars that form the Milky Way and out to the rest of the universe beyond. The Milky Way is a spiral galaxy but because we are part of it we see it edge on. It is lens shaped with the constellation Sagittarius somewhere near the centre. For many reasons the universe has meaning attached to it as being somewhat like an ocean, with the many sea creatures being known as constellations. Alongside the ocean theme comes the changing nature of the universe, in constant motion and with much speculation as to whether it is expanding, static or will eventually contract at some point in the future. It is said that comets may well travel into other realms as gravity from large planets like Jupiter and Saturn dislodge them from a set orbit within our galaxy. Many comet tails stretch vast distances, such as 100 million km, yet they seem so close to us because of their vast extent. Part of the moving ocean of cosmic mass, comets may help to even out its distribution and build surfaces such as the moon and planets that attract them or, as in the early solar system, just get in their way over long periods of time. Dave Allen

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any of my South Aussie friends live in the Adelaide Hills. For the past four years, just prior to the fire season, the C.F.S. of Scott Creek (named for its most famous son, Scott of the Antarctic) has held its annual fund-raising event, a wonderful themed Jazz Ball, starring the one and only Bruce Hancock and Friends. Some of the locals, including my friends, have lost homes, property or both to bushfires over past decades, so it isn’t surprising that support for The Firemen’s Ball is enthusiastic. Sharing both resources and funds raised with the neighbouring Brigade of Bradbury, means that the 130 available tickets disappear within a week. Numbers are limited because the tiny Soldiers Memorial Hall can’t hold a supper dance for more people, plus a five piece Jazz Band with two energetic vocalists and Philippe, a wonderfully wild grey wavy- haired French juggler, as well. This year’s theme was the Silver Screen. Just at sunset, people dressed as characters of the movies of the ’20s and onward, began to arrive, and what a motley crew we were. Some identities were readily identified, while others remained obscure. Antony and Cleopatra bumped Eskies with Indiana Jones, (in duplicate) Tarzan and Jane - in retirement - complete with ropes,

spectacles, and bedroom slippers jostled Charlie Chaplin and the Marx Brothers, while an old red 1929 Chevvy, spoke-wheeled ute laboured up the hill with the band members who had portable instruments. An old (ex Chinese Restaurant) red carpet, salvaged from roadside rubbish collection that morning, ran from the roadside “jalopy” to the hall, and took the tootling bandsmen in to join their fellow players and the mood was set for a fantastic night. Mid-way through the evening, trestle tables were brought onto the dance floor by Biggles-type brawny braves, and the sponge cakes, scones and sandwiches, plus jelly cakes, éclairs and sausage rolls set the tables groaning. Much time, effort and imagination by many people had gone into planning, preparation and the decoration of the Hall and there is no doubt that communities are strengthened by such events. Mannum Town Choir is rehearsing for a great community evening of vocal and instrumental entertainment at Carols by the River on December 7th at 8 p.m. Bring your rugs, repellent and jumpers and come along. Have a safe and happy Christmas. Elfrieda Wallent

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An Australian Adventure Vivian Garner

(Sydney at last. The Garner family Australian Adventure begins.) October 3, 1973

t was raining when we arrived in Sydney and continued to pour for the next week. The Arcadia passed under the Harbour Bridge and pulled into dock alongside the quay. Through the mist I could see the new Opera House on our port side, with painters swarming about busily getting her ready for her grand opening. We waited an hour on board for our turn in the dismal rain. We were under cover but our baggage, unfortunately, wasn’t. The customs were friendly, polite and efficient and we were shortly outside and on our way to a motel. We were met by an official of our church, a Canadian who had been posted to Sydney a year previously and he helped us find accommodation and a friendly used car salesman with a reputation for honesty. We were three days buying a car. It took a while to loosen our Canadian purse strings and pay the seemingly outrageous asking price. Our Australian friends were to point out later that it

wasn’t so bad because we could expect long years of service. The hazards of snow, salt and rust did not exist here. In fact rust was against the law. There was an annual inspection that took a very dim view of cars sporting such a dangerous and disgusting parasite and it had better be removed if you wished to drive for another year. (Actually that proved to be a bit of Aussie over optimism - salt air corrodes, hence the rust inspection. Aussie patriots were not above gilding the lily a little when we got critical.) We had checked into our motel, met by a very obliging manager who had already put in a cot for the baby. (I had given up asking for a ‘crib’ on board ship - that was either a card game or a slang term for cheating in the English and Australian vocabulary. My battle with Aussie English was just beginning.) We had two adjoining rooms, one for the children and one for ourselves. Once in our own unit, my builder husband took me by the arm and led me cautiously toward the lavatory. “Look,

Viv”, he said, “You can’t close them.” Startled, I followed his awe struck gaze. Sure enough, there were louvered windows, half open, permanently angled in the sash. I had visions of snow blowing through and piling up around the toilet, it felt cold enough for it. But it was just rain and though a bit did sift in, the room was tiled, floor and walls, and it did not seem to be doing any great harm. I pulled the door to. “It’s alright, dear,” I murmured reassuringly. “They don’t get winter here.” In our part of Sydney, restaurants were not very plentiful so we settled for fish and chips in our rooms from the take out bar across the street. The timing had to be right because we had arrived in the middle of a rotating power strike and you had to be fast to get your order in as soon as the power went on or it would be still half raw at the next blackout. It was our first experience with union activism in “the working man’s paradise”, as Australia was known in 1973. It made TV watching pretty unreliable but the children were

fascinated, cherishing every little interval and watching avidly for the first sign of light in the set. Between blackouts I got our clothes and suitcases dried out in the laundry room. The motel staff cheerfully explained that the usual breakfast hour might not apply, we would have to eat when power was available and the menu would be limited. Everyone was cheery, polite and thought our accents “lovely”. We took the Parramatta highway west as soon as our car was ready. The power strike was still on and no traffic lights were operating. There were no stop signs and the tradition of “Give way to the right” prevailed. Side streets that had resentfully acknowledged the might of the red light now recklessly spewed gleeful commuters into the traffic stream. (Years later, when stop signs were first introduced, drivers had to be cautioned that stop meant “stop and wait ’til the traffic clears” NOT “stop for a second and then go like the clappers”) We were relieved to get out of Sydney. To be continued

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Children and Families Community Notice Board f you were wondering what the big polka dot cabinet was at the Mini Miny Mo Store Office, it finally has a sign! It is a community notice board with the sole focus on Children and Families; the programs, services and events that are available in the Mannum community. This will provide a central spot for informing parents and carers living in the Mannum community. Often when you are new to a community or have just started a

family, you are not aware of where you can go for services and support. There are posters displayed in a number of shop windows and on community notice boards, but nothing really central. Not any more… The Children and Families Community notice board is available

for sporting g r o u p s , community groups, schools, kindergartens, family day care and various other community

services that exist in the Mannum Community. Information can be included that promotes new programs, events, services, opening times and contact numbers so that the community is be informed about essential information and can contact with the provider. A n o t h e r possible usage is to sell items that are for children Andrea Wegener (Mini Miny Mo), Joe such as cots, Martin (MMCHS volunteer who made and the board) and Suzie Jokic (Pathways p r a m s for Families Project Worker, MMCHS) school uniforms. If you have

something that you would like to include on the notice board, please see the friendly staff at the Mini Miny Mo store, Andrea and Mikkala. For further information on current programs and training provided by Pathways for Families Project Worker, please contact Suzie Jokic at Murray Mallee Community Health Service on 85356800 or by email at: suzie.jokic@health.sa.gov.au. Suzie Jokic

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Mannum Ideas Group

n Thursday 30 October twelve members of the Mannum Ideas Group met at the Mannum Club. The group members are people interested in the community and are not affiliated with any political party. They have made use of State and Federal, local members of Parliament in the hope of gaining benefits for Mannum and surrounding areas. Following an enjoyable meal, Chairperson Joan Kreiser declared the meeting open and welcomed the twelve people who attended. Susie Reichstein, Media and Research Adviser to Ivan Venning MP Opposition Whip and Member for Schubert, reported on current progress of previous ideas and questions put to the group. • It is hoped that the upstream ferry will soon be operating again, although specific details were not available at the time of the meeting. • A skate park committee has been formed and the Mid Murray Council has allocated $25,000 towards this project. • Provision of a local bus for community use has not made any progress to date but it will be followed up as it was felt that there is a desperate need. • The old Primary School site will go to tender in December. Our Council has been urged to go ahead with the purchase of the site and develop it as a community centre covering a wide range of activities for all age groups.

Joan Kreiser asked for further discussion items and notices of motion from the group. The topics summarised below are among the many ideas raised. Development of the new marina was supported by the group but strong concern was expressed about the infrastructure required by the community to support this project. We have a limited taxi service and as yet no local bus service to provide access to the many new developments. CHIPS is in need of larger premises to enable growth and further development of the services they offer to the community. It was reported that CHIPS currently provides transport for 225 clients through the generosity and dedication of 75 volunteer drivers who use their own vehicles. This is just one of the many services that they provide for the community. They are supported by CHIPS with funds to cover some of the running costs of their vehicle. Support is to be sought for financial assistance to maintain the excellent service CHIPS is providing to the local Mannum community. The town needs a by-pass for heavy vehicles. Our main street is very busy and is not really suitable for use by large transport vehicles. Options were discussed and they will be followed up prior to the next meeting. Jack Pitcher

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edfin are an introduced species of fish that originated from northern European waters. It thrives in the Murray River to a degree where it threatens many native fish. When caught Redfin must not be returned to the water. The Redfin feeds at all depths and can consequently be taken just about anywhere. They show a marked preference for the backwaters if the river is flowing quickly, but if not, they are likely to take up residence all over the main stream. They have been known to weigh a little over 5 lb (2.3 kg) and are fast becoming respected by fresh water anglers for their fighting ability when captured on light gear. Redfin should be handled carefully because they have sharp spines in their fins and their gill covers are serrated enough for them to cause a sever wound. Redfin can be taken from the bank of a river or from a drifting or moored boat on either natural bait or artificial lures. Best bait would depend on the locality and the season. The whole year round, worms form a major part of the fish’s diet which give good results, but during the early part of the year shrimp and yabby are highly successful baits and around Christmas, fresh water mussel and grubs are ideal. The most suitable lures would be the medium and small Floppy, Plucky, Wobblers, Spinerfly, Celta and Twin Pal. Using lures, the retrieval speed should not exceed 2 to 3 Knots, to allow fish to hit the lure. PIRSA Fisheries has been receiving a number of reports of people fishing near the locks throughout the Murray-Darling Basin; all fishers are reminded that it is illegal to fish within 150 metres of any lock or weir. Merry Christmas to all and remember …Tight Lines. Andrew Hill & Jacob Strauss

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From Your Local Member New Country Health Plan

ember for Schubert, Mr Ivan Ve nning e x p r e s s e d h i s disappointment last week at the release of the State Government’s revised Country Health Care Plan the Draft Strategy for Planning Country Health Services in SA. The original State Government Country Health Care Plan outlined cuts to services in 43 of South Australia’s 66 country hospitals. Following the public outcry against the plan, the Government withdrew it and appointed a Country Health Care Plan Taskforce to analyse public feedback and subsequently amend the plan. The amended draft plan recognises

the importance of a hospital in rural communities, and asserts that the role of the newly formed Health Advisory Councils (HACs) will be critical in supporting the definition and local service planning in line with community needs. The strategy contains some components of the original plan, with the Berri, Whyalla, Mount Gambier and Port Lincoln to be the designated Country General Hospitals. Although Mr Venning is pleased that the Draft Strategy for Planning Country Health Services in SA acknowledges the importance of a country hospital within its community - for employment and for

the survival in the town, he is wary of the promises of increased services that haven’t been costed. “... the State Rann Labor Government has matched the Liberals promise in assuring rural and regional communities that no country hospital will close, and have recognised that services need to be maintained and increased, not downgraded, however I am disappointed at the lack of funding detail included in this revised plan. “If they are going to deliver on the promises of the increased services written up in this strategy they need to include some information about how they plan to fund them.”

He argues that asking for public comment without giving them all the details is “unfair and will only lead to inaccurate feedback being received.” Mr Venning encourages all regional and rural residents to read the draft strategy. It is available from t h e w e b s i t e a t www.countryhealthsa.sa.gov.au or by contacting the local Health Advisory Council. Public consultation closes on Friday, 5th December. Written submissions should be sent to local Health Advisory Councils or the Country Health SA Board Health Advisory Council. [from Ivan Venning’s media release, Ed.]

From the Coordinators Desk

hristmas is nearly upon us yet again and, as in years past, how it creeps up so fast is almost bewildering. We have had a fantastic year, with many varied courses and programs on offer for our community and we look forward to another year of growing with the communities demands. We certainly welcome any suggestions for future courses or programs. The Emergency Services Expo, sponsored by MMCSS, was a great collaboration between Emergency Service providers to bring awareness to our community. A huge thank you to Jeff Morgan for all his efforts in bringing it all together. A mammoth task well done. It was however unfortunate the weather didn’t cooperate and I suspect this may have kept some from attending.

Our new logo is slowly filtering into the system, if you have the time and the opportunity to size it up, let us know what you think. The Art Classes with Rosa Milano are still going strong, with the program for this year winding up. Next year will see Rosa back at the beginning of the first school term for 2009. If you are interested, please call us or pop in for details. We may look at holding an art exhibition of students’ work next year, as there are quality pieces being created that are definitely worth showing. I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of everyone at MMCSS and myself to wish all a very merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year.

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Murray Darlings Trip to Victor Harbor he first weekend of November saw a profusion of red and purple when the red hatters hit town. Forget schoolies, this was serious fun! The Victor Harbor retreat was open to all South Australian chapters of the Red Hat Society, a total of 47 women (9 of us from Mannum) spent a wonderful weekend together, building on our mission of “Fun,

Friendship, Freedom and Fulfilment” We stayed at the Encounters Convention Centre, which is run by the Salvation Army. As always they really looked after us, and while the accommodation is pretty basic they provide lovely meals, and make us feel very welcome, at a cost that we just couldn’t match anywhere else. Madame

Butterfly (Jo) did a fantastic job of decorating her dorm, she even took her own bedside table to decorate with red and purple, with matching bedding, and even a purple hot water bottle! We arrived on the Friday 31st October, Halloween night, so we all dressed up in our witches costumes and headed for the Crown Hotel for dinner. Fantastic costumes, some of us were quite unrecognisable! Saturday we all headed in different directions to hit the shops, then after lunch we prepared for our camel rides, but the camels didn’t show, so we made our own fun on the beach. Back to our dorms to prepare for our “No Talent” evening, which proved to be anything but. What a creative, talented bunch we all turned out to be, we had 14 different skits/poems and different forms of entertainment, including an opening speech from the Queen herself. The Murray Darlings put on a bus stop skit, thanks go to Lois for

organising this for us (we repeated it at the next morning tea to share the fun with our members who couldn’t get to Victor). The best feedback we could have had for our efforts on the night was to hear several women say “my face is aching from smiling and laughing so much”. Sunday morning started with a giggle, when we all turned up for a pyjama breakfast, and then had more fun and games before heading off to check out the local markets, shops etc. The end of the weekend came all too soon, with tears and laughter all round, with all of us who attended putting our names down for next year! If you would like to know more about our group, the Murray Darlings, please contact Karyn Baker, phone 8569 1438. Karyn Baker

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Special Edition n article in September’s Adelaide Review caught my eye recently. Confused by the Friday afternoon rush along North Terrace, an anxious duck was escorted across the terrace to the Torrens River side by a young woman, who, with mobile phone to her ear, held up traffic while coaxing and reassuring her nervous friend to ignore all that worried it and follow her. Cars stopped and waited. No one hooted. And with the duck safely across, the girl dashed back to a bus which (it was clear) was waiting for her. To quote: “At every turn, the duck-walk required not simply cooperation but altruism, the willingness of individuals to incur personal cost for the benefit of another.” I am heartened by signs I see of a strengthening in public willingness to “incur personal cost”. The huge number of people who regularly offer their services free to their community is testament to this. I see commercial TV programs which aim to empower people to reduce their footprint on Earth. I see world leaders conferring and acting rapidly to resolve the world’s financial difficulties and create a new system which won’t allow greed to dominate. We elected a government in Australia that was willing to say “sorry” for past injustices by a white Australia. And the election of Barack Obama has given our world hope for a more socially inclusive future. Every person is a one-off, priceless, special edition.

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The Mannum Dock Museum & Visitor Information Centre needs you! The Visitor Information Centre is open 7 days a week. There is currently a desperate need for volunteers. As little as half a day a month would make a difference in our busy centre. Drop in and speak to one of our Coordinators or telephone 8569 1303.

Mannum Riding Club ith the warm and sunny conditions, a terrific attendance set up a perfect day for the Mannum Riding Club’s October rally. Alana Schache instructed the lead-rein class. Riding over and between poles on the ground, halting and walking on through a bending course with witches hats made both riders and horses keep focus on what was ahead. The lesson was finished with rider exercises in the saddle. Janine Gale instructed the

Junior and Senior riders with much emphasis on Position. Control of the horse comes from the rider being able to ride the horse forward into light rein contact using the seat and leg aids. The influence of the seat and leg enables the horse to give more propulsion from behind, which results in submission of the fore quarters. Riders became aware of the true meaning of “Riding the Horse” and the control gained by just a few changes to riders position was

noticed by all. Horses and riders worked hard with great results. After a relaxing lunch, Angela Stephens instructed on Novelty riding, with an activity Fun Day to be held late November in view. With fun and games, one of the main focuses was how to drop and pick up stirrups. A fun day was had by all. Mannum Riding Club will hold their next rally on Saturday December 6th. All horses, riders and visitors are welcome. Contact Jodie Swalue 85693030. Heather Foster

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Christmas Pageant Floats

o Trike’s Clowns Old Tractors Line Dancers The Town Choir Decorated Boats Father Christmas Strathalbyn Band Drumming Monkeys Vintage and Classic Cars Murray Bridge Concert Band Christmas Floats \Christmas Stocking Southern Districts Pipe and Drum Band and much more

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100 Word Challenge Indulgence bought four at $1. 60 each. I bloomin’ well enjoyed eating them all, - at once!” she said. The old eyes flashed defiantly, but met unanimous approval. “Hang the expense,” her voice was softer, “I’ve only had apples and bananas for months!” The smell of ripe new season’s nectarines had seduced her, stirring memories of youth and distant summers. Here now, where she lives to be near her daughter, winters seem endless, while the cold settles in every joint she didn’t know she had. We often regret our economies, but seldom regret our extravagances.

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Juaneta Gower’s Autograph Book 1912 everal years ago I wrote about ‘Juaneta Gower’ is your name, an old autograph book I ‘Pellaring flat’ your station. found belonging to Nettie Reschke Happy happy be the man of Mannum in 1910-1916. Who makes the alteration. I was very pleased when Barbara McDiarmid wrote in to the When you are old & cannot see, Mannum Mag later with Put on your specs & think of me. information about some of the M.A. Read - Mannum. contributors. I have since found another little “treasure” from the same era but strangely there are no repeated names. Perhaps Juaneta and Nettie moved in different circles. The autograph book was given to Juaneta by Mr and Mrs T.L. Brophy and Kathleen on 11/1/1912. Quite a lot of the surnames within the album’s pages are listed in the Mannum Community Guide phone numbers section. There are no Gowers listed, however there are a lot in the White Pages. Perhaps some of the following names will be of interest to somebody in Mannum or environs. In some cases I may have deciphered the handwriting wrongly and I am puzzled by some of the addresses, for instance “Pine Grove” Fairview and “Pine Grove” Mannum. I am listing them in the way they were written. The contributors in alphabetical order are:Alice Brophy (Tremont), J. Brophy, Annie Buckley, Eva B. Buckley (Daisy Bell or perhaps Daisy Dell), Clive W. Daly, E.M. Daly (Williamstown), G.T. Daly (Springfield - Mt Crawford), W.H. Daly, Alf H. Egel (Pellaring Flat - born 1894), R. Fromm (Frogmore), Ada E. M. Gower, E.M.B. Gower, Juaneta L.E. Gower (“Claremont”), Mabel L. Gower (“Briar Burn” Reynella), Sarah Gower (Glen Vale, Mannum), W.R. Gower (Glen Vale), Isabella M. Grigg (“Fern Hill”, Springton), Ida Groth (Pellaring Flat), Olive Groth (“Hill View Farm”, Mannum, A. Lindner (Mannum), C. Loechel, G. Harold Macoherson (Mannum), A.E. Mann, Effie Mann (Pellaring Flat), Katie E. Balfour Mann (“St Clair”, Point Sturt), Annie Masters (“Pine Grove”, Fairview), E.C. Masters (Fairrview), Mabel Masters (“Pine Grove”) N. Nicholson (Naracoorte), G. Parkes (Glandore), Florrie Pfeiffer (Murray Bridge), A. Read (Mannum), Maurice Rich, C.A. Rochow, P.A. Scheer, Neta Scheer (Mannum), Minnie F. Seidel (Mt Pleasant), R.J. Speck (Mt Crawford), Elsie M. Spurling (Glencape or perhaps Glencope, Waikirra Line), D.R. Stott, A.V. Vivian (“Pine Grove”, Mannum), Alick Vivian (“Pine Grove”, Mannum), Ivy Vivian, W. Vivian, Benno Werner (Mannum), Hilda Werner, Ida A. Werner, J.H. Werner, D.M. Wilson (Williamstown), F. E. Winton, & lastly Lily M. White (“Linger & Die Farm” Mannum). Can I possibly be reading this correctly?

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he Memories concert held on October 18th was a great night out. The audience laughed and sang their way through the evening, enjoying all the songs of the war years, and the skits were hilarious. Some of the audience were enticed to take part in some of the items too. The response from the audience after the show was all positive and they would like to see this group return again next year. One comment we were pleased about was that the Senior Citizens should be commended for bringing in entertainment for the town. Nice to hear, and a confidence booster for us. We

will endeavour to b r ing in g r o u p s eac h October if possible. Last year it was the Adelaide Police band. Perhaps we can find another “people pleaser” to come next year. We hope that the Mannum people will support us by coming to the show. I’ll report on our afternoon concert with the Barbershop Choir from Adelaide, in the next issue. In the meantime, if you would like to join our club, come along and meet us. Any enquiries can be answered by secretary Lois Rand Ph. 85692795. Lois Rand

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n May of this year we began a trial of a Large Print Edition, distributing it to several organisations providing services to those whom we thought would benefit from such an issue. Among those organisations are Aminya Village and Hostel, Day Care Centre, Mannum Community Library and the Mannum Hospital. They all report that it is a valuable service for their clients. Besides the clients at these organisations, several members of our community have arranged to collect a personal copy of the Large Print Edition. The comments during the past seven months confirm that there is a need for a large print edition. However, its viability is compromised by the cost of producing it.

Sponsorship We need one or more sponsors to support the publishing cost. Four sponsors could cover the costs for the Large Print Edition if they each made a donation of $10 to $15 per month. Mannum Mag Your sponsorship will be The generous support of the acknowledged using: sponsors below makes it possible to • the name of your company or produce the Large Print Edition. organisation, Eye Spy Optician • the service you offer, if the name is not self descriptive, and Lighten Up • a logo or other symbol Domestic & Industrial representing your services. Electrical Services This will be similar to the example at the right, and would be Bright Spark Automotive in every standard issue and Large Print Edition. See It All Travel Consultants to Please contact Geoff Skein, 8569 Australia & the World 2385, if you would like to offer a full or shared sponsorship of the To offer your support contact Large Print Edition of Mannum Geoff Skein 8569 2385 Mag.

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Ridley Lions Charity Auction, Huge Success he Lion’s October Charity Auction at Swan Reach was a great success with over $2000 being raised. Elders auctioneers Rob Brown and Jim Havelberg were in fine form making the auction a “stand up comedy show”. Many thanks to those who donated goods and to those who collected and stored them. We are very pleased to announce that funds have been made available to Adam of Swan Reach for the acquisition of his special walker. The Club wishes to thank Mannum Mag, The Leader,

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River News, Murray Valley Standard, Riverland Weekly, Radio 5MU, Radio 5RM, Cambrai School and Store, Sedan Antiques Store and School, Swan Reach School and Store and Nildottie Store. In November the club will be hosting a zone morning conference with lunch to follow at the Swan Reach Lions Den. These conferences are held four times annually and are a great forum for the exchange of ideas about successful club activities. Invitations have been issued for a free Seniors and Isolated

Christmas Lunch at the Nildottie Hall. We are delighted that Mid Murray Coaches are transporting patrons from Cambrai, Sedan and Swan Reach at a considerable discount and Nildottie Hall Committee has donated full hall hire. This popular event has been held in the Cambrai Hall for many years so many will be looking forward to a change of venue punctuated with the usual raffles and entertainment by local individuals and groups. Early in March 2009 a Progressive Dinner in the Swan

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Reach Area is planned as a fund raiser. If required, a bus may be made available for patrons to enjoy nibbles, soups, main course and desserts at various venues including the Swan Reach Bowling Club. We hope to have tickets for sale early in the New Year for this event which has proved very popular when held in the past. Geoff Hennig President & Publicity Officer

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eported crime for the period from October 22 to November 17. Mannum 23/10: Property Damage A window was broken at Mannum Community College. 24/10 - 27/10: Theft Builders equipment stolen from Sanctuary Drive. 25/10: Assault and Theft Mobile Phone stolen after victim assaulted on Bolto Reserve. 29/10: Murder A shooting in a property on Berryman Avenue. 31/10 - 01/11: Property Damage Broken window by rock thrown from Cliff Street at a property on Randell Street. 02/11 - 03/11: Theft A key to a pump stolen from a property on Kartoum Road. 06/11: Theft Trailer stolen from a property on Kartoum Road. 08/11 - 10/11: Theft Plants from a property on Male Road. 12/11: Theft Mobile phone stolen on Randell Street. 14/10: Damage Property Broken window in a property on East Front Road.

15/11: Assault Victim bitten at the Bolto Reserve. Walker Flat 12/10 - 25/10: Break and Robbery Generator stolen from a caravan on Loxton Road. Apprehensions 25/10 Assault and Theft (plus 2 others), Mannum 09/11 PCA River Lane 14/11 Unregistered/Uninsured Vehicle Adelaide Road. There were 15 Drivers reported for various traffic offences in the district and six cautioned. Most of them were visitors. Bicycle Helmets Police are concerned about what appears to be an increase in the number of children, and adults for that matter, riding their bikes around town without helmets. The Australian Road Rules state that ALL people, regardless of age must wear a helmet that complies with regulations. The helmet needs to be done up when being worn otherwise there is no value in wearing it, as it will fall off as soon as the wearer falls from his bike. $100 on the spot fines apply to breaches of the rules.

Inconsiderate Parking There is also concern about the way people are leaving their vehicles in the middle of Randell Street while the driver goes into nearby shops. Police realise that Randell Street is not very wide and there is a considerable amount of traffic which uses the road during daylight hours. Pedestrians of all ages are put at risk by having to negotiate vehicles left “abandoned” in the middle of the road, forcing other vehicles to pass them on the incorrect side of the road. Again significant on the spot fines apply for breaches of the relevant law. With Christmas approaching we don’t want to have it ruined by an avoidable crash and potential loss of life. From experience, I know that it destroys the joy and pleasure that should be experienced at this time of year. Landscaping Mannum Police would like to thank the hard working members of the Mannum Lions Club for their efforts in improving the appearance of the Police Station. Most of the work has been done except for the planting of some shrubs and small bushes. Sergeant Mick Towie

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 160 hours training in the past month. September - October (8 Incidents) 12/10/08 Investigate Fire at Mypolonga - Stop Called. Incident Man Hours = 7.50 14/10/08 Assist SAAS - Medi-vac - Mannum Oval, Mannum. Incident Man Hours = 5.24 20/10/08 Road Crash Rescue - Single Car Rollover, East Front Road, Younghusband. Incident Man Hours = 14.26 25/10/08 Assist SAAS - Medi-vac - Mannum Oval, Mannum. Incident Man Hours = 4.36 03/11/08 Assist SAAS - Medi-vac - Mannum Oval, Mannum. Incident Man Hours = 25.10 03/11/08 Grass Fire - Sanderson. Incident Man Hours = 16.15 05/11/08 Grass Fire - East front Road, Younghusband. Incident Man Hours = 5.35 10/11/08 Illegal Burning - Purnong Road, Mannum. Incident Man Hours = 6.30 Total Man Hours for the Month = 85.46

Terry Schutz Captain, Mannum Country Fire Service

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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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embers have been very active within the community during the last month. They carried out extra landscaping at the rear and side of the Police Station, but are now waiting for the appropriate time to plant natives to beautify the area. We also assisted the Mid Murray Council at Mary Ann Reserve by erecting the fence surrounding the playground at the northern end of the Reserve. A successful revamp of the Lion Park on Purnong Road has been completed. We have also maintained our can and bottle collection. Our Annual Auction was a great success, even though the day was quite blustery. Special thanks go to this year’s Auctioneers, Jim Havelberg and Wayne Chadwick. Without their assistance we could not conduct such an event. We will be participating in the Christmas Tree Festival again this year and also the Christmas Street Party, where we will be cooking a sausage sizzle and selling our Christmas Stocking raffle. Lion Christmas Cakes and Puddings are now available at various outlets or contact Lion John Rosser. Tickets for Our Christmas Stocking Raffle will be available in Randell Street from Dec 1st and will be drawn at the Mannum Club on Friday December 19th. We wish you all a safe, healthy and happy Christmas Season. Val Pym, Publicity Officer

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hose present at the 10th November meeting were saddened to hear of the recent death of David Townsend. David was a Councillor of Mannum District Council and Mid Murray Council for some 18 years. As a mark of respect and appreciation of David’s considerable contribution to the local community over all those years the meeting opened with a minutes silence. Although no motion about it was put at the meeting, the Draft Strategy of Planning Country Health Services in SA was discussed. The salient points are: P No country hospital will close P At a minimum country hospitals will • Provide a fundamental level of emergency services • Have a capacity to undertake minor procedures • Support admissions for the elderly including respite care • Provide access to hospital beds or in-home support for people requiring palliative care This new document is an excellent example of people power at work.

One of council’s m o r e important committees is the Development Assessment Panel, to which Cr M Rudloff, Cr J Howie and Cr M Morrissey have been appointed. The Natural Resources Management (NRM) Levy is included on the council’s rate notice. This levy does not go to council. Unfortunately, legislation requires that council collect it on the behalf of the NRM. Council approved the request for funding by The Friends of Mannum Walking Trails to have their guides to the trails professionally printed. Each November, Council is required to determine the members’ allowances for the next twelve months. This year Council determined that a 5% increase was justified. For several years Councils have been waiting for the government to appoint an independent tribunal to determine allowances, but this has not happened.

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he Mannum branch held their third Card Luncheon, Trading Table and Raffle for the year on October 23rd at the Uniting Church Hall. Members came from Mt Barker, Jervois, Murray Bridge, Palmer and the Barossa Valley. A two course meal was served for the luncheon, after which the games began: both 500 and Bugs were played. Barry Burdett from Mannum was the 500 winner. Doreen Borchardt from Jervois won the Bugs competition. Maisie Philpotts from Mt Barker won the Special Prize. A total of $636 was raised. To conclude a successful day, afternoon tea was served. At the October monthly meeting, arrangements were made to have a stall at the Christmas Tree Fair on December 5th at the Mannum Community College. Our Break-up Christmas Lunch, on Tuesday 9th December, is yet to be finalised. Rae Bottroff

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Mannum Walkie Talkies n the 24th October the Mannum Walkie Talkies went to Nuriootpa for one of their many walks. The weather could not have been better. There are some great walking paths in this lovely town and even with the dry weather we have experienced the scenery was beautiful. We really enjoyed our walk. Some of us even took the time to have fun on the swings and seesaw in the playground. It goes to show that we are still young at heart, doesn’t it?

After a picnic lunch in the park we walked around the streets checking out the shops. When we had all had our fill we travelled back to Mannum.

A great day was had by all of our group. We are looking forward to our next walk. Trish Uzzell

Real Estate Mannum News Christmas Appeal Elders Real Estate Mannum is supporting Murray Bridge Salvation Army Christmas Appeal this year and we would like to invite you to join. Did you know that 1 in 7 disadvantaged Aussie kids live in a household where no parent is employed? Sadly, many of these kids go without a present on Christmas morning because their families cannot afford it. To help bring a smile to a child’s face Marina Boost to Mannum Economy this Christmas, simply bring in a new toy or/and book (unwrapped) for collection by The State Government announced conditional approval of a new Monday 15th December 2008. Help us residential marina development at Mannum. This project forms part of put a smile on a child’s face on Christmas their proposed houseboat mooring and marina strategy for the River Murray in South Australia. The marina will be known as ‘Mannum morning. Waters’ and involves an initial investment of $15 million by the time the project is fully constructed. Guess the lollies This show of confidence in the Mannum area by the developer Drop into Elders Real Estate Mannum Tallwood Pty Ltd and State Government will have a positive flow on office for you chance to win a NINTENDO effect for all Mannum residents, businesses and anyone looking to DS LITE. All you have to do is guess how invest in our area. many lollies are in the jar. Yes it is that To have a boost to our economy like this in a time of world economic simple and entry is free. turbulence definitely is a win win situation!

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MID - MURRAY SELF STORAGE

Under The Toadstool “Why is there no attempt to understand the song of the birds” Pablo Picasso

ignore. It is almost the converse of “I love you, but won’t tolerate your behaviour” which becomes “You are loathsome birds, but I love your songs.” One day recently, finding an opportunistic nest-building heap of twigs and pea straw above an outdoor security light, I watched the potential parent flee in panic before I removed the material. With a broom handle I placed a yoghurt container in its place as a deterrent before stepping back, quite pleased with my efforts to thwart the breeding of black birds on my verandah. But then came the confusion, shame and amazement. The bird, from its nearby perch in the vine leaves, having observed my destruction of hours of its nest building, sang a song of such clear joyous beauty and optimism. Could it be that I was being forgiven by a black bird?

inally, over - I think -, the loss of my shimmering watery outlook as the lagoon dried up, I’m enjoying the dry dark brown landscape with its contrasting green emerging vegetation. Seeing the start of a new cycle as nature responds to challenges of changing weather, makes me think of the challenges we face as a species, as well as of philosophical challenges, such as those posed by Professor Raimond Gaita in his thought-provoking book The Philosopher’s Dog. Currently, my philosophical challenge is towards blackbirds, members of the thrush family. I endeavour to disregard their songs, telling myself that they are produced by introduced birds which are pests, but black birds despite their pariah status in the lands of the Southern Hemisphere, whistle and sing so beautifully that they are impossible to

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Young, old, in between - the Mannum Dock Museum & Visitor Information Centre needs you! The Visitor Information Centre is open 7 days a week. There is currently a desperate need for volunteers. As little as half a day a month would make a difference in our busy centre. Drop in and speak to one of our Coordinators or F 8569 1303.

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Music Expo Showground Expo & Market hat a difference a day makes… Sunday, 2 nd November 2008 was overcast with thunder threatening rain in the morning and then burst into brilliant sunshine. The Barbeque was sizzling with bacon, eggs and sausages and the sound of young singers was coming from the Dining Hall where people were sitting quietly with a Cappuccino and Cake listening to our local young talent. Our President, Geoff Skein, wore many caps on the day - he made the Cappuccinos, held the Microphone for anyone who wanted to perform, was the master of ceremonies and the Convener of the Music Expo Wow! Vocalists, Tamika Godleman and Shamika Farley, are young girls with big futures. Andrew and Paul played Guitar and sang some great songs that we were able to relate to and John Francis performed

with his usual professionalism and everyone enjoyed their performances. Eliza Parker spent a good deal of time busking around the Market singing some wonderful Country Music. Her aim for the future is Tamworth. The talent was varied and we continue to be amazed at the young talent in and around Mannum - again, everyone who participated is to be congratulated - well done! The Market was well attended and everyone enjoyed the singing, which was played over the loudspeaker so that everyone could participate. There were clocks of all shapes and sizes, dolls galore and plenty of wooden craft to meet many and varied needs. Plants, Books, odds and ends and many other things to tempt us all, were available.

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Audio Clinic: for appointments phone 1800 057 220 PERTINENS AD POPULUS REACHING OUT TO THE COMMUNITY Breast Cancer Support Group: Contact Gina on 85691826 Child & Youth Health Services: Contact 1300 733 606 for appointment Chronic Pain Management Support Group: Phone Allison on 85692473 or Helen on 85692769 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. Private Podiatry Service: Appointments made at Mannum Shoe Store Phone 8569 1366.

Mannum Medical Centre – Phone 85690222

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