Mannum Mag Issue 33 March 2009 by Mannum Community Magazine Inc

March 2009

Mannum, South Australia 5238

Issue number 33

Mid Murray Australia Day Awards Citizen of the Year

Young Citizen of the Year

Helen Griffiths

Brionie Hansford

elen’s commitment and passion in regards to our River and the need for planning and development to give due consideration to the River, including the Murray Darling Basin and its catchment areas, is to be commended. Helen engaged the community who were hurting severely, and through the Mannum Progress Association instigated a community rally on the steps of Parliament House on 1st August 2008, highlighting community concerns over the water level in our river. The amount of community support was astounding and has engendered a community pride and gave the community a voice that was not being recognised. It was a rally for the River Community by a River Community. Helen made a submission to the Senate Inquiry into Water Management in the Coorong and Lower Lakes, including consideration of the Emergency Water (Murray-Darling Basin Rescue) Bill 2008 where she voiced strongly the need for us to consider and care for the River environment. Helen addressed the Inquiry in September last year. All this at a time when her business and residential life were being affected by the drop in the water level. Yet, her commitment to the wider community remained unchanged and she still retains great hope for the future. Helen is co-owner and Captain of the Jester Cruises and is a true ambassador for the river. Guests who have been on the cruise commend Helen and her partner Jeff for their informative and fun hour and half cruise where River facts are relayed and any myths are dispelled. Helen is involved in the community with roles in the Mannum Rowing Club, Mannum Progress Association and Murraylands Regional Tourist Association. She also assisted in obtaining a potable water supply for the Purnong Road residents. We thank Helen for her commitment to the River and the wider Murraylands region.

rionie completed Year 12 at Mannum Community College in 2008. The Brionie has been involved in an extensive range of activities at the College. • Helping to cater for Mannum Community College fundraising dinners. • Vice-Captain for her house at the College in 2007 and 2008. • Won the Year 11 Academic Awards for Chemistry and English in 2007. • Won the Environmental Award in 2007. • Was a River Murray Youth Council member from 2006 to 2008. The Council is a youth based forum, where students from across the region meet monthly to discuss recent actions they have taken to improve the environment. As part of this group she went to Canberra in 2007 to partake in the Murray Darling Basin Commission International River Health Conference. • Organising a project at the College to encourage staff and students to save electricity. Brionie was a Climate Change Torch Relay participant and she received a Lions Australia Day Award in 2007, mainly for her community involvement in the 1956 Flood Celebrations. She is also a member of the Mannum Roos Netball Club where she helps to pack up and set up equipment, scoring and timing. Brionie’s community activites include being a member of the Mannum Tennis Club; a Committee member in 2007/08 and 2008/09 and Assistant Secretary in the above seasons. She is also the afternoon tennis team Manager this year and has helped out at Tennis club fundraisers. Congratulations Brionie. The awards were presented by Mid Murray Council Mayor Ian Mann, OAM. The text here is derived from the presentation speeches made at the 2009 Australia Day ceremony at the Mary Ann Reserve, Mannum. Editor.

Mannum Mag AGM Chairman’s Report

have much pleasure in presenting the inaugural Chairman’s Report for the Mannum Community Magazine Incorporated. As this is the first formal report of the Mannum Mag, I must take time to give credit to the work of Reverend Mann who instigated the formation of the local community magazine in Mannum. Those who knew Rod would understand his philosophy of ‘Community Ministry’ whereby opportunities were taken to unite the community through involvement in interest groups. It was in this context that we must give credit and thanks to Rod for placing us in our current position. Mannum Mag was incorporated during the year, thus bringing greater accountability and Contents Angie’s Cooking Tips Calendars & Dates

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Choristers Corner Church Services Classifieds

responsibility for the Executive Committee. Hence, this inaugural general meeting after three years of operation. Since its inception in April 2006, Mannum Mag has gone from 16 pages with 12 advertisers to a record 46 advertisers on 28 pages in April 2008. From information supplied by our Editor, the average number of advertisers has increased from 21 in 2006 to 34 in 2007 and to 42 in 2008. And, we must not lose sight of the fact that it is the advertisers who keep the issues coming. Their support is invaluable. The Print Room and facilities at the Showground have been made available to us at no cost and for this we are most grateful. This provides not only an 8 3 27

Editorial Letters Mannum Matters

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area in which to set up equipment for production of master pages for pr oof reading and pre-press but also for printing, collating and folding each month. We are extremely grateful for the services of the volunteer groups associated with the `Mag’. Continued, page 3

Police & Neighbourhood Watch 18 Out of this World 8

Geoff Skein, Chairman Mannum Mag

Puzzle Under the Toadstool

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Reporting Events or Functions

Letters to the Editor Mannum Community Magazine Inc

Deadline 20 March 2009 for publication in the April issue

Editorial

Who Says Mannum Mag Is Junk?

Weather, Web and Writers omewhere they must be having some pleasant weather, with conditions between the drought in SA, floods in QLD, bush fires in Vic, etc., etc. Internet In the vernacular, we have a Web presence. During the last few weeks (inside, out of the hot weather) I have been building a Mannum Mag web site. It needs more work and more content, but is coming on. You can see the Mag in colour, with high quality photographs, if you can wait for the download, or have a broadband connection. There is other material there and, in time, there will be more. Do have a look. The address is on page 26, where I didn’t have to split it across two short lines. Interactive Several of our writers offer the opportunity, indeed ask you, to contact them in the context of their column. Such interaction with the authors will ensure that they are writing what you want to read. Two authors with specific requests for your input are Angie Roesler (Cooking Dilemmas, p. 21) and Millie (Ageing in the Murraylands, p. 6). Of course, any of our regular authors would welcome a response from you. You can contact them via the Editor (see page 28) with your words of encouragement, or any other comments. Without their contributions, Mannum Mag loses its purpose. Support Local Businesses And, of course, without the advertisers it disappears altogether. If you contact any of our advertisers, do tell them “I saw your ad in Mannum Mag.” You benefit from their services, they benefit from your custom, we benefit from their continued support and you win again because we are able to publish Mannum Mag. And the whole community benefits from your presence, their presence and, I think, our presence.

Dear Editor, I do look forward to each edition of the Mannum Mag. It has become an important part of our community. Alas, because I am a rabid recycler with an “Authorized Australia Post Only” sticker on my mail box, I haven’t received the last 4 issues of the Mag. At least that is the reason I’ve been given. Naturally, I made sure to get a copy from other sources. My concern is that other members of our community may be missing out on delivery because of “No Junk Mail” or “Australia Post Only” signs on their mail boxes. Me thinks the delivery service is taking things a little too litter-ally.

John Francis

[We have been working on the problem. You, and others who have missed out, should get this issue. Editor]

Mannum Diving Tower

Dear Editor, Having read in the Mannum Mag a request for photos and /or information about the Mannum Diving Tower, I am forwarding a photo, probably from the Murray Valley Standard taken in either the late 60s or early 70s. I had kept it because my two daughters Priscilla and Wendy are on the tower. Jean Minge

[Unfortunately, after scanning the photograph, we were unable to adjust its properties to produce an image suitable for our printer. Thank you for writing to us. We did get a usable photograph. See page 17. Whenever we publish “memories” based articles or photographs they prompt a response by someone else. Do share your memories with the Mannum Community. Editor.]

Naegleria fowleri urraywatch has noted a report (Advertiser, Saturday 31 st January, page 33) regarding the organism “Naegleria fowleri” and, following calls to Murraywatch, we advise you all to notify anyone you know who is currently using untreated water from the River Murray of the danger. SA Water have stated some 200 residents who may be affected will be provided with further written advice. I have friends who draw directly from the Adelaide pipeline and store it in sunwarmed, above ground tanks, who have been told nothing. There are hundreds more who shower in river water in the small towns and shacks, as well as the danger of water sports and recreational use. The water is not suitable for drinking and people should avoid getting water up their nose. This is on top of the toxic acids and algae already there!

Alan Brown, Secretary, Murraywatch

[SA Water sent a letter to customers reminding them that those who use untreated mains water from the Murray Bridge Onkaparinga pipeline and Mannum Adelaide pipeline that it is not suitable for drinking. If you have any queries about this matter call the SA Water Customer Contact Centre on 1300 650 950. Editor.]

Editor

Wartime Correspondence Anzac Day Soiree t is my intention to give a soiree/dinner to commemorate and honour Anzac Day on Saturday 25th April 2009. If anyone has original letters or communications from a war front written to their family or friends in Mannum, I would like to see them with a view to possibly producing them on this evening. I would appreciate if you would you please get in touch with me so that we may discuss this matter.

Joan Kreiser ? 8569 1730

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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embers of the Mannum Mag Executive Committee are often asked if one of the “staff” would attend a function and write a report for the Mag. While it is flattering to be invited as a “reporter” for the Mag, frequently the answer has to be “Sorry - can’t make it.” There is no “staff”. Everyone involved in the production of Mannum Mag is a volunteer, fitting work for the Mag into their busy lives. Because Mannum Mag is now well established, why not include the reporting of your event or function in its planning? Your designated reporter can get the background from the planning notes, and need only add a description of the “happening”. A starting point might be to answer the following questions. Who was there? How many? Did it achieve its purpose? What was the highlight? The nature of the event may also give some importance to the food served or the costumes people wore. Oh, and don’t forget a photograph or two. Mannum Mag does want to report the events and functions that occur in our community, but can only do so with your help. Do not be concerned if you think your writing style is not up to standard. We will prepare it for publication - that’s what editors do.

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 Mag Chairman’s Report

Mannum Community Bushfire Relief Fund Community meeting was held at the Lions Den attended by a great cross section of local organizations to discuss Mannum’s contribution to the Bushfire Relief Fund. There were representatives from

Mannum Progress Association, Mannum Neighbourhood Watch, Mannum Lions Club, Senior Citizens Club, The Hall, Mannum Community Club, Mid Murray Council, CHIPS, Mannum Red Cross, Mannum Leisure Centre and Kesab Murray Plains Volunteers.

At this meeting, a Committee was elected to organize a combined fundraiser for the Bushfire Appeal. Many ideas were tossed about and it was decided to have 2 events. The first was held on Saturday 21st February at the Pretoria Hotel with the band Side FX. There was an auction of a weekend houseboat holiday on Takeme2, a kneeboard and rope donated by SA Skiboat Sales, Mannum, and camping items from Oztrail. Raffles were held during the night. Courtesy of Pretoria Hotel, money from all schooner beers sold was donated to the Bushfire Relief Fund. This event raised just under $9000. The second fundraising function will be a Monster Auction at the Mannum Showgrounds from 10 am Saturday 28th March.

We will be asking for donations of good, clean, saleable items, preferably delivered to the Showgrounds on the day. We can arrange pick up after 14th March. A sausage sizzle will be operating with drinks and a Cake Stall and Devonshire tea available from the Showgrounds Canteen. That night we will be hosting a Bushfire Relief Dinner at the Mannum Community Club. Tickets will be available for a 2 course dinner at a cost of $20 per head. It will be a fun night with “Rock the House” band playing 50's to 80's music during the evening and lots of donated goods to be auctioned or raffled. Mannum Community Club are donating 5 kegs of beer to be sold for the Appeal. Tickets will be available from the Club. F Irene Lovell 8569 2541 or Carol Greening 8569 1609. T he C o mmi t t e e u r ges everyone to get behind the fundraising Monster Auction and Bushfire Relief Dinner to assist the bushfire victims in their time of need. For any further details or queries in relation to the Mannum Community Bushfire Relief Fund contact: Irene Lovell 85692541 Kym Loechel 0427054336 Irene Lovell

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Production starts early in the month. The Editor edits and formats the articles as they arrive, adjusts photographs to suit our printer, replaces, reformats or designs advertisements as requested, and progressively assembles the issue ready for the proof readers. On the last Monday of the month, Elfrieda Wallent and Keith Baldwin make the proof reader’s corrections. Each master page is then given to Ian Davis for a final check before passing it on to the printers. Proof Readers include Peter Weir, Jo Kader, Valorie Bottroff, Sue Hoffman, Rita Wulsius, Denise and Ian Davis, Pam Mattschoss and Berrie Skein. Printers during the year have included Rod Mann, Keith Baldwin, Geoff Skein, Max Merckenschlager, Graham Willis and Dave Allen. The recent introduction of a pre-press and layout position, filled by Ian Davis, has proved extremely valuable in the production process. The final step is to assemble the pages. The collating and folding team under Carol Greening (OAM) includes Dave Allen, Graham Willis, Jan and Max Clothier, Jean Kenna, Willy Felusch, Brenda Taylor, Terry Dumont, Kaye Hunter, Valorie Bottroff, Bev Horsfall and Murray Schache. This team has the collating and folding of 28 pages down to a fine art. The 1800 copies of the Mag, currently produced, now takes approximately two and a half hours,

including the tea break, which is a magnificent effort. Distribution has also been fine-tuned and is performed with great precision and little fuss. By the time the collating team have left the showground on a folding day, not a copy of the Mag remains. Since my formal involvement with Mannum Mag in August/September, we have farewelled Rod and Ruth Mann on 2nd October and Pam Mattschoss in December, pending her move to Queensland. Vivian Garner had also resigned her position as coeditor earlier in the year. An innovation during the year has been the introduction of A3 sized, Large Print Editions produced on the photocopier at the showground. Currently, 30 copies are distributed each month to specific groups. 2008 was also significant in that the loan from Mid Murray Council for the Risograph printer was fully repaid and we are most grateful to the Mid Murray Council for making the purchase of our current printer possible through that loan. Unfortunately, some bad debts have been incurred during the year by advertisers who have failed to deliver. Hopefully, this will become something of the past with no need for these debts to be covered by other reliable advertisers. Sincere thanks to all who have contributed and volunteered to make Mannum Mag a genuine community icon and a valuable resource. Geoff Skein, Chairman

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Claypan to Claypans

Oto Claypans

n Sunday of the long weekend the long awaited book launch of Claypan was held on the oval at Purnong Landing. Claypans book committee Chairman Mike Kluge started the official proceedings with a speech on the past 10 years of compiling the book. He presented each of the committee members with a certificate of appreciation, and a certificate to the publisher Richard Campbell for his invaluable expertise and contribution. Mid Murray Council Mayor, Ian Mann, O.A.M then officially opened the day. A large crowd attended the launch, including past residents and children and grandchildren of former Claypans residents. There was a chance for visitors to visit the old Claypans Hall and some viewed the newly renovated “Mont’s house”, the first stone house built at Claypans. Claypans is a district situated approximately 10 km northeast of Purnong, on the River Murray. Claypan to Claypans is presented as a history of the first settlers of the Claypans district. It explores the history of Claypans and includes accounts of life in Claypans from the early settling, farming and a collection of stories including family histories, tales of growing up in the local neighbourhood, of going to school, church and later to work, and about involvement in community life. The book contains a wonderful collection of photographs offering a vintage pictorial history of the district of Claypans over the past one hundred years up to 1997. It is important to cherish the local history. But to do so, the history needed to be recorded and remembered. The book gives due recognition to the settlers

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and families of the community who contributed so much. It will also be of continuing value and relevance for the younger generations, to learn about the past. It will help them to understand the hardships and life of the early settlers. Many thanks to the steering committee of Owen and Jill Morrell, Greta and Ray Bolt, Heather Searle and Chairman Mike Kluge and to all of the contributions from people of Claypans involved in the production and launch of this valuable work of local history.

Mannum Mag

Louise Kluge

Past pupils of the Claypans School

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Angie’s Cooking Tips his time it’s more about nutrition tips. To have a healthy digestive system it is essential to include dietary fibre in your diet. The recommended daily intake of fibre for women is 28g and for men 38g. There are a lot of food choices out there to attain this goal. W h o l e mea l b r e a d s a n d vegetables are examples of insoluble fibre that aid digestion and help prevent constipation. Oats, legumes and fruits are examples of soluble fibre that aids bowel function, helps control blood glucose levels and can assist in lowering blood cholesterol. Barley, corn, rice and just ripe bananas are

examples of resistant starch. These particular forms of fibre are broken down by the good bacteria in the colon, helping protect against bowel cancer. This is an easy and tasty recipe that is great for a side dish or a light meal in its own right and is packed full of fibre. Its origin is Middle Eastern and I have come across several variations. As always, adjust ingredients or quantities to suit your personal taste. Chickpea Fattoush 2 pieces wholemeal Lebanese bread 1 tbs sumac (in the spice isle at any good supermarket) 2 tbs lemon juice

1½ tbs olive oil 1 400g can chickpeas, rinsed, drained 250g chopped ripe tomatoes 200g diced cucumbers 2 small or 1 large red capsicum, diced 1 medium red onion, finely diced 1 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 cup chopped fresh mint Olive oil spray Spray Lebanese bread with olive oil, sprinkle with ½ tsp sumac and bake in 200EC oven for 10-15 minutes, turning once, until light golden and crisp. Cool and break into bite size pieces. Whisk together lemon juice and olive oil. Combine the chickpeas, tomato, cucumber,

capsicum, onion, parsley, mint and remaining sumac in a large bowl. Add dressing to the salad and toss to combine. Season with pepper. Add the bread and toss to combine. Serve. Fact File: Sumac is a Middle Eastern spice. The small fruits are dried and ground into a fine powder. It has an earthy dark red/pinkish colour and imparts a tangy lemony flavour. It is a worthwhile spice to have in your pantry. Great to use as a rub for BBQ meats and delicious with avocado too. Happy cooking to all. Cheers Angie.

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Ageing in the Murraylands

Simon Horstmann

with Millie

Motorcross Champion

ear MMs, On the radio recently, a Vietnamese refugee described how she decided she had to persevere with learning English, because

“If I don’t speak my own words, others will speak theirs for me”.

Do you “speak your own words”? Our desire to communicate is deeply embedded within us. If we cannot communicate in words, we will try pantomime, noises, sign language. If our listener does not understand us, we speak louder or choose simpler words. Sometimes we speak faster to make sure we ‘get our oar in’. On occasion I’ve wondered, why could some of us not speak our own words in that group? There are obvious answers like some people are ‘natural’ talkers, others are shy, some are more knowledgeable, some fear silence. Some seem quite uninterested in anyone else and hold centre-stage, filling up all the available ‘talk-time’ themselves. The only way to ‘speak my own words’ with them is to interrupt, but then they probably won’t really hear me anyway. Our minds and tongues may trip us up more as we get older,

but that does not diminish our need to be truly heard. Even the most disabled person has something to “say”, with words, sounds, eyes, hands, any part of the body they can use. Helping them express themselves can reduce anger, frustration and anxiety. When we listen with full attention, we can be surprised and indeed deeply moved by the experience of their hearts making contact with ours. One woman with dementia was struggling to adjust to living in a nursing home and refused to talk to her husband. When he questioned her about what was wrong, she said “I’m not married any more”. A week later, she happily recounted memories of wonderful times together. That day, with space to speak her own words, she described herself as content. I am reminded of those lines in Desiderata (attributed to Max Ehrmann)

imon Horstmann is the current Morgan Motorcross Club champion in the 250cc class. As a boy he lived on a farm between Palmer and Cook Hill. These days he lives in Mannum with his girl friend and Chester the Alsatian, and works for the Mid Murray Council. He enjoys cars and motorbikes and currently rides a Yamaha R1 for pleasure, and drives a stylish Holden Ute. That is besides the dedicated off-road bike he rides for his sport. In his younger days Simon developed a track on the family property so that he could practice and enjoy the thrill of riding. In 2002 Simon had a serious accident on his bike which saw him seriously handicapped for

years. It wasn’t until 2007 that he began to ride again. Simon says the Morgan club is the biggest club of its type in the state. Riders come from all over the state as well as interstate to use the facilities and compete. The club is well run and juniors are well catered for which means that there are riders for the future. In his own future, Simon looks forward to the next season and the expectation that he will compete in the State championships. He also looks forward to the time when he can compete in the veterans class where he will ride against those nearer to his age group. Good luck Simon with your future efforts. Peter Weir

A bus station is where a bus stops. A train station is where a train stops. On my desk I have a work station. So ... ? Editor

“Speak your truth quietly and clearly, and listen to others, even the dull and ignorant; they too have their story.”

Sillie Millie says… I know I’m silly, but I’m not stupid. Go gently, Mature Murraylanders, and do drop me a line about your experiences.

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Chippy Chatter he community spirit of Mannum and surrounding districts is certainly alive and well. CHIPS has seen it first hand. In direct response to the recent Standard articles we have received a steady flow of donations of non perishable food items from local church groups and individuals. This has boosted our Food Assistance Program supplies enormously. The generous support of our communities has enabled CHIPS to continue this one-off program, as the demand for assistance has doubled over the last 12 months. The Community Helpers Shop has also received a steady flow of donations that has kept our volunteers busy of late. Contributions of unused or unwanted quality items enable us to maintain an opportunity for the members of our community to purchase low cost domestic or clothing items. Thank you to all. The fantastic display of support reinforces our continued efforts. We are proud to be a part of this community. Here at CHIPS we decided to celebrate Australia Day with a BBQ Breakfast combined with a Volunteer and Staff meeting. It was fantastic to see a good turn out and it proved to be a great hit. Perhaps it was the way the meat was cooked by Brett who did a great job as chef (watch out Jamie Oliver!) CHIPS are very mindful of those clients who may be especially vulnerable during the heat, and we are taking the appropriate steps to ensure regular contact with them during any heatwave conditions. March the 5th will see CHIPS host its 27th Friendship Lunch at the Mannum Football Clubrooms. We have arranged a guest speaker from ARAS (Aged Rights Advocacy Service) to enlighten us on what they can offer. It promises to be an enjoyable day out for our clients. So be on the lookout for your invitation in the mail, and let us know if you can join in the fun. Hope to see you there.

Red Cross News From the Coordinators Desk Wonderful News e are very excited about our new partnership with Tauondi College. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been waiting patiently for this wonderful news. We have luckily secured tutors from the college who are going to provide 2 courses:

Cooking with Native Ingredients Friday: 10:00am to 3:00pm 6th March until 3rd April Venue to be confirmed

embers of the Mannum Branch of Red Cross held their first meeting of the year on Monday February 9th in the Hospital Day Care Centre, with 8 members present, and 2 apologies. It was decided to hold another Card Luncheon on Thursday April 23rd. Red Cross Calling This annual event has been Cancelled for the time being, owing to the big public response to the Victoria Bush Fire Appeal. Collectors have been

What a fantastic opportunity for our community. If you are interested, call us on 8569 2129 or pop in and see us. We are always looking for new vo lunteer s to j oin the organisation. Our volunteers are given many opportunities to gain new skills to enhance their lives and employment prospects. It is a very rewarding and positive way of spending any spare time you may have up your sleeve. In particular, volunteers with some office skills are being sought at the moment to compliment our existing team. Other areas of volunteering - social support, home help, light housework, gardening, light maintenance and help with shopping, client transport and assisting in the Community Helpers Shop - may also interest potential volunteers. No matter where your interests lie, we will be pleased to welcome you. The computer classes are up and running again as are the Art Classes. These will be ongoing throughout the year so please contact us if you would like to join in at any stage.

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busy outside the supermarkets. As the Mondays scheduled for our next two meetings are public holidays, both meetings will be held on the Tuesdays of those weeks. Red Cross Needs New Members! If you are interested in becoming part of this vital organization, telephone Rae on 8569 1739, or come to the next branch meeting on Tuesday March 10th at 1:30 pm in the Hospital Day care Centre.

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† Choristers Corner †

Out Of This World

Ludwig van Beethoven, Tone Poet, the Shakespeare of Music. Part 1.

Astronomer’s Corner Stars a continuing story tars begin their lives in the heart of gaseous clouds that turn atoms into elements through high energy collisions, taking many millions of years, possibly acquiring the energy from other stars gone before. This conglomeration of matter, the star, then enters its energy producing phase, breaking down the elements to atoms and splitting the nucleus. These processes give the star its “brightness” or spectral type. The random process of collision in the vast void of the universe may not happen at all. But there are other forces acting here, with gas and dust particles being electrically charged, attracting even more mass to the process of star building, down through the millennia. When a star explodes, a supernova as it is called, particles at a subatomic level are again liberated into the universe at up to light speed. When we observe a star we are looking at a compilation of matter formed from energy changing state to mass. As these particles cool and combine they create the chemical elements that are the stars constituents. It is said that all the elements that are on the earth are present in molten form in the heart of a new star. The older stars contain fewer elements and are mostly converting hydrogen into helium; whereas what is called second-generation stars have more elements in their make up. In the night sky we use our star atlas and telescope in order to locate the the star we are observing and use its “brightness” to fit it into the order of spectral type and luminosity (the Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram), at least as we on earth observe it. Venus will be lost to the evening sky near the month’s end and re-emerge in the morning sky in April. Mars spends time in Capricorn and then in Aquarius in the morning sky. Jupiter spends time in the morning eastern sky before dawn. Saturn rises early evening at mid-month. Don’t forget to look for Sirius then Procyon and then Pollux and Castor as a star hop across the present sky.

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eethoven, surely one of the world’s most complex composers of music, was born into a poor but musical family in Bonn on the River Rhine in 1770. His mother, the daughter of a chef, was said to be easygoing and loving, while his father, despite being frequently drunk and bad tempered, was a sound old musician; a tenor singer in the chapel of Clement Augustus the Elector of Cologne. So it was from his dad that young Ludwig received his first music lessons. Kindly Court Musicians, notably Neefe, mentored the boy, fostering his remarkable innate musical knowledge, so that at age 13 he became the unpaid orchestral harpsichordist to the Court. After 4 years there, The Elector sent him to Vienna where he took lessons with Mozart who recognized his genius. Later, after he settled permanently in that city at age 22, he received some tuition from Haydn. There as a young man he already had a formidable reputation as a pianist. Maybe it was his tumultuous early life that developed in Beethoven the extraordinary musical ability to make the human spirit soar to great heights, as well as to plummet to the greatest depths. His music evoked such passion and emotion that loud sobs were common and many wept openly at the concerts. Beethoven himself was embarrassed that he

had caused this state of affairs, and once remarked indignantly that “We artists don’t want tears, we want applause!” Unknowingly he was possibly the western world’s first Music Therapist or psychotherapist. As a man, he was hapless in love, and never married. His variable mood s, fr o m cheerful affectionate optimism to dark gloomy suspicion, make me wonder if he may have suffered from bipolar disorder. His relationships all appeared to have fiery endings, resulting in many moves to different lodgings. Beethoven never had a real home. Next month in Part 2, we will look at his relationships with his pianos and his progression to the glorious string compositions, as well as the hardships and ill-health caused by syphilitic deafness. Mannum Town Choir is back in rehearsal on Monday afternoons at 3 pm! Note the new time is 3 pm not 3:30 pm. We are looking forward again this year to enjoy singing together, with time for a cup of tea and celebration of chorister’s birthdays. Sue Hoffman and Rena Abraham, our wonderful longtime team of Music Director and Accompanist are again leading us. All singers old and new are welcome, especially men. Enquiries to Elf 85692295 Elfrieda Wallent

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“I’ve Been to A Marvellous Party... t was a magic evening at the Mannum Golf Club on Saturday 24th January as guests gathered for an early celebration of Australia Day. Mick Morrissey, Chairman of the Club, welcomed everyone including Ivan Venning, State member for Schubert and Opposition Whip, who would present the soiree, Ian Mann OAM, Mayor mid-Murray District Council, councillors, distinguished guests, Joan Kreiser OAM and senior students Rhiana Clark, Emma Mann and Alex Emmins, the guest artists. Following a delectable soup, a choice of vichyssoise or minestrone, Emma began the recital with “New Guinea Campaign” by Ian Mudie, about a soldier on the Kokoda track, followed by Alex presenting “The Tunnel” by Michael Thwaites about an Australian naval officer in a submarine in WWII. This bracket concluded with Rhiana reading a letter from Peter Barker to his goddaughters Ann and Betty Lockwood. It is a letter about Peter’s experiences on the Salerno battlefield. It was found in his belongings after his death. The main course followed with a choice of succulent roast meats, braised vegetables and herbed gravy all served with exquisite table wines

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supplied by Yalumba Winery. The programme continued with Alex presenting a cameo from “Lady Windermere’s Fan” by Oscar Wilde, Emma followed this with the satire “A Game of Love and Chance” by Pierre Marivaux. Rhiana presented the delightful “Honeymooning from the Country by John O’Brien and this bracket concluded with Joan Kreiser’s rendition of Noel Coward’s “I’ve been to a marvellous Party”. Dessert was was a delicious concoction of fruit salad and ice cream. In the final bracket Emma began with the haunting “Calling to Me” by John O’Brien, followed by “The Pavlova Slice” by Barry Humphries presented by Emma; Rhiana continued with “The Kookaburras” by John O”Brien, and Joan concluded t h e p e r f o r ma n c e w i t h “Gertrude Talks Back” by Margaret Atwood. Mick then thanked everyone for attending, all the helpers, the artists and the generosity of th e sponsors Ma n n u m Pharmacy, Mannum Hotel, Mannum Motel, Murraylands Market, Neville and Val Bottroff, Mt. Pleasant Butcher shop, Yalumba Wines, and Mannum Lions making this truly a community evening. Mick Morrissey

ell me a story, tell me a story, tell me a story and then I’ll go to bed! How many remember that old song from the 50's, or was it 60's? We all have SOMETHING to say - perhaps spoken or sung in ‘safe’ family gatherings, maybe written in prose or captured on film, structured as poetry, dramatized in dance. There WAS a time before plasma TV and DVD, mp3 and GST, when evenings of conversation, singalong and memorized verse were looked forward to. Before radio, even! My father is pushing 94 and after considerable badgering by my sister, has recently commenced writing his personal story, one decade per month, before his perch is empty. Goodonya, dad! It’s amazing what we are discovering about him. And this man has spent countless hours researching and

compiling generational details of our family tree - but not (until now) his unique place on it. This month you can read a little of Juan Yang’s story in the Mag. Juan now lives in our rural community, but she grew up in mainland China. She began writing her story to honour her mother, a poor peasant who sacrificed much for her three children. Two was the permitted limit then, so mum hid her illegal pregnancy while working the fields. Only after Juan’s baby brother cried was her “sin” discovered. But that is an earlier rivetting tale than the one she has so beautifully scribed and graciously allowed us to read. Please get together with loved ones, or settle into a quiet and comfortable chair to enjoy ‘Life Start In Kitchen’. Then, tell your own story? Max Merckenschlager

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2009 Australia Day - Local Awards Welcome to Country

We acknowledge and respect the traditional custodians, the Nganguraku people, on whose ancestral lands we are meeting here today. We acknowledge the deep feelings of attachment and relationship of Aboriginal peoples to country. We also pay respects to the cultural authority of Aboriginal peoples attending from other areas of South Australia present here. he contribution of many individuals and groups to our community was acknowledge in the Australia Day ceremony held at the Mary Ann Reserve. This short article lists the award winners in celebration of their achievement. Details about the winners of these awards appear in several articles in this issue of Mannum Mag.

Citizen of the Year Helen Griffiths

Young Citizen of the Year Brionie Hansford

Community Event of the Year Cadell Harvest Festival held on Easter Saturday 2008 Cadell Community and Tourist Association

Certificates of Achievement Tuesday Girls Quilting Group Uniting Church Dance Group Tegan Prowse

Purnong Hall Trash & Treasure

KESAB Mannum Township Home Garden Competition

Sponsor Peter Temme of Temme Bros Tru Value Hardware Most Appealing Garden Barry & Beverley Winter Certificate of Merit Avon & Joyleen Rosenzweig

Best Spic and Span Property Allan & Maureen Krause Most Improved Garden John and Dorelle Brereton Certificate of Merit Thelda Male Best Business Frontage Unforgettable Houseboats Certificate of Merit Tania & Stephen Strauss Judges Discretion Award Mannum District Hospital Best Community Area Aminya Village Hostel

Lions Youth Achievement Awards Academic Achievement Sandra Mann

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Sporting Achievement Aiden Lawrie Zakk Bullard Deanna Smith

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also advise that due to the drought, all the surrounding trees at the hall are dead and the Mid Murray Council have cut them down for safety reasons so some sort of shade may be needed for those having a stall outside. Obviously we cannot provide shade. Last year’s Trash and Treasure went off quite well and we hope to do better this year. So if any one is interested in having a stall please contact the Secretary, Maureen Barber, on 8570 4309 to book your site. It can be indoors or outdoors. The hall is quite large inside and can accommodate several stalls. We can supply a table/trestle if needed as well as chairs. As mentioned earlier, we have a licenced BBQ, Raffles, Tea, Coffee and if it’s hot, some ice blocks for the kids. So come along and have a snag with your mates. Trash & Treasure Purnong Hall - Purnong Easter Saturday 11 April, from 8:00 am

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ell, it’s that time of the year again and the Purnong Hall is having its annual Easter Trash and Treasure. It’s a fund raiser as well as a family day out. We’re raising funds to ensure maintenance on the old hall. Last year we managed to get the new kitchen in. Thanks to all who volunteered with the assembly and fitting of the kitchen. And also, thanks to Mitsubishi for donating the money to enable us to purchase the new kitchen. There is still a lot of work needed to be done on the old girl, and besides, the Trash and Treasure is a lot of fun. The stalls will be free again this year, however any donations are always gratefully accepted. There will be one or two lucky stall holders who will receive a free lunch from the licenced BBQ. We are always looking for stall holders so if anyone would like to come along and sell their wares, they are certainly welcome to do so. Bookings are not essential, but advised. We

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Lions Club of Ridley few evenings before last Christmas, Ridley Lions took part in the hugely successful Centacare Free Fun Evening at the Sedan Sports Park. Members donated and cooked several hundred sausages as well as drinks and ice creams provided by Murray Bridge Centacare. Patrons, mainly families with children, enjoyed activities such as the one man band, tug of war, kite flying, scooter rides, lucky dip, craft activities table, Father Christmas who arrived in a “T” model Ford, pop group, face painting and jumping castle. The

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looks on the faces of the kids when they discovered ice creams, drinks and snags were free was startling, many turning to seek their parents approval to “grab a freebie or two”. Frequently heard was the request “Can my friend have one as well?” Free tea and coffee was also provided. After a very happy Christmas Dinner at the Mannum Café members got into top gear for the 2009 fund raising. We were able to make donations to the Port Lincoln and Kangaroo Island Bushfire appeals and at our next business

meeting we intend to make a substantial donation to the Victorian Bushfire Appeal. The first fundraiser will be a

Progressive Dinner to be held on Saturday, April 4th. Geoff Hennig President and Publicity Officer

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Life Start in Kitchen Temptation and A Cucumber

his is my mum’s kitchen from 1985 till 2005. It served Mum for 20 years.

The kitchen

After school each day, Erya put water inside the steamer and washed it. I’d start to feed the chickens and a pig. “Sister, come help me move this steamer to the kitchen.” After the steamer was full of water every day, it was so heavy. Erya and I would lift it up side by side and move it to the kitchen. My sister would put five corn breads inside it and start a fire underneath. “Mum, outside there is a man selling fried sticks. Can we buy some?” My brother, sister and I ran into the house. Our mum stopped work on a cloth near the porch. “No,” she said. “You know we don’t have any money for snack food!” “But Mum, you never buy any snack food for us. Other kids can have snack food all the time…” “I know, but we are poor. Not the same as others. Be good. Stop demanding snacks.” We all shut up. We knew this was the end of it, whatever we demanded. “Mum can you keep three eggs for us to eat instead of selling all of them?” “No, there are only 22 eggs. If I sell them,” Mum said, “I can buy pencils and paper for you to study at school!” “But it’s almost a year now since we last ate an egg,” we continued demanding. Mum’s hand stopped placing the eggs into the basket. But only a little while. She continued again, her hands trembling a bit. One summer the lady next door saw Erya and I sitting near the gate, peeling the leaves from sesame plants. After peeling and putting the sesame under the sun, it would dry and crack easily, so we could get the seeds out. She turned back and brought us a cucumber. Erya looked at me and I looked at her. We knew we were not Page 12

allowed to take anything from anybody. Mum would be cross with us if we did. We both shook our heads and said “Thank you! But Mum won’t let us!” She sighed, put that cucumber on a stool inside her fence and walked to her field. Erya and I swallowed, then continued peeling the leaves. But we couldn’t take our eyes off that cucumber. We felt dangerously tempted, so both went inside our gate and locked it. We walked around the yard. But that damn cucumber was just in front of our eyes. However we tried to forget it, nothing worked. We looked at each other. No word was needed. Both of us ran to the gate and opened it. Erya stood there watching out for people as I stood on a stool and jumped the fence. I grabbed that cucumber and quickly climbed out. In my fright, my pants tore a bit. Once I got out, Erya and I ran back home. Hiding behind the crops store, we shared that cucumber, half and half. Both of us were really satisfied. We hardly ever had anything to eat, except corn bread.

“Nothing?” Mum’s face started getting longer. “Nothing!” I said. But Erya said “We have eaten a cucumber!” “Where did it come from?” Mum was standing up now. “We, we took it from Lady Hong’s yard,” muttered Erya. “You! You! What did I tell you?” Mum’s faced started going red. “Never, ever take anything from anybody,” we both muttered. “Now, you are even stealing!” Mum grabbed the broom and started hitting my bottom, and then my sister’s. After that, Erya and I couldn’t walk for at least three days. For a long time I thought that everybody else could use their feet and legs to walk, but only Erya and I used our bottoms. If not, why couldn’t I walk after Mum hurt my bottom? What? Do I hate my mother? No, never! Because after she had finished the violence, she was crying too. That silence and her crying really made me feel that she was much more hurt than us.

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or years, my breakfasts have been simple and antisocial. Antisocial because I choose to eat smelly tinned sardines with toast, parsley and kiwi fruit, so solitude is guaranteed. There are changes looming however, as I consider the morality of my purchases. Recently, finding my usual brand of Canadian sardines on the shelf, I reached for the “good value” triple pack, but something was different. There was no maple leaf symbol, and in small letters on the wrap I found Product of Peru. The contents, I later found were different too. Purchasing the kiwi fruit, I found an astonishingly good bargain. Twelve firm but ripe fruit for $1. Then, looking closely at the little dark blue and white sticker, I read Italy. Suddenly my breakfast world was upside down. My choice of Canadian sardines was for consistent quality, plus - I admit romantic notions of shoals of silver sardines being caught by old fashioned fishing trawlers with canvas

From The Hall i Mannumites, What is the secret of not being lo nely!? Friends, Companionship, Outings, Camaraderie; these and much more are just waiting for you at the newly-named The Hall. Don’t just sit at home staring at the TV, looking out the window or just twiddling your thumbs! Open that front door and walk into 3 Greening Street, Mannum for the time of your life. Let us show you what a good time is all about. We held a Celebration and Open Day on the 18th February, to welcome in The Hall. Open Day started at 10:30 am with Laughter Workshops. After a break for lunch at 12:15 pm, the rest of the afternoon was devoted to having more Fun! Fun! Fun! Come on Guys and join us. We look forward to seeing all the new faces.

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sails. I hadn’t thought that Canada too, may have depleted its traditional wild fisheries, as Scotland had done. My rationale to justify all those sardine breakfast “food miles” was our place in the modern global market place, but now breakfast needs to be rethought. Australia has, to my knowledge, no tinned sardine industry; even SAFCOL tins of Sardines come from Thailand! WA growers of Kiwi fruit frequently have gluts of these delicious little hairy brown fruit, and most Australian states grow them. NZ fruit may still be needed, but must we bring them from Italy? I’ll calculate the food miles for those little Canadian (Peruvian) sardines before deciding my breakfast protein choice. I will purchase NZ “kiwis” only if Aussie ones are not in season, boycott Italian Kiwi fruit by getting my vitamin C from local citrus, and replant my poor parsley lost in the heat on that blistering Friday. Elf

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Call us now for an appraisal on your property The Government has announced it will invest $1.5 billion in the housing market over the next 2 years. The payment under the first home buyers scheme will be doubled from $7,000 to $14,000 and first home buyers who buy newly constructed homes will receive an extra $7,000 taking their total grant to $21,000. This announcement along with the recent significant decrease in interest rates should provide an immediate stimulus into the housing market and help restore business confidence. Australia’s growing population and increasingly tight rental market also means there is a demand for housing that now can be achieved by first home owners with the aid of these grants. In a time of uncertainty in the world economy this is great news. The team at Elders Real Estate Mannum are enthusiastic and confident in producing a sale for your property.

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Mannum Lions Youth Achievement Awards

hese notes summarise the achievements that earned these recipients their award. Sporting Achievement Aiden Lawrie Aiden is a basketballer. • He was identified as one of the top players within the region and within SA for his age group. • He played in and captained the Mannum Community College Open KO Basketball teams in 2006 to 2008, as a year 9, 10 and 11 student. • Aiden was Vice Captain of SA U16 Country Championships team in 2006/7. • He was selected in the SA Country U18 Basketball team in 2008. • He was selected as a Reserve for the U18 SA Country National team in the same year. • He helps out with coaching for U14 Boys Murray Bridge Bullets team. • He coached the Mannum Community College year 6/7 girls SAPSASA team in 2007, and the year 6/7 boys SAPSASA team in 2008. Aiden is not only good at his chosen sport but he shares his skills with the community. Congratulations Aiden Lawrie. Zakk Bullard Zakk is a footballer and cricketer. • He won the Mannum Football Club’s U15 Best & Fairest and their Most Outstanding Junior in 2008. • In football, he represented Sturt for the SA Country Carnival. • He was Vice Captain of the Premiership winning U15 side for Mannum. • He represented the River Murray Football League in U15 competition. • In cricket, Zakk was Captain of the U15, Premiership winning side. • He was elected for and played in the U16 regional Fleurieu Team. • He was Wicketkeeper for SA Country U16 team which played the State U15 side and beat them. • He is Captain of Murray Towns Cricket Association U16 team, playing in the grand final in February. • Zakk played in the Mannum A Grade final, which they won. • He was selected in the U21 Murraylands Association side ( but couldn’t play because of commitments to the U16 side). An outstanding young sportsman. Congratulations Zakk Bullard.

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Deanna Smith Deanna is a Netballer and Tennis player. • In 2006, Deanna won the River Murray Netball Association U17 best and fairest award while still eligible to play U16. • She captained the River Murray Netball Association U17 team in 2007 • In 2008, she played A grade for Mannum and was awarded a 2 year contract with Newton Jaguars in the State League. • In 2008 she coached Mannum U11 netball. Demonstrating the quality of sharing her skills with the Community. • In tennis, Deanna was a member of the U16 Association team that won the Country Carnival in 2007 and again in 2008. • In 2007 at the Country Carnival, she won the open women’s doubles ... with her mum! • In 2008, Deanna was a Premiership player with the Mannum A Grade team. • At her school, Deanna is held in high esteem by her peers who elected her as a House Captain. This involved organising the younger girls at the school’s athletics carnival. • She is always a willing helper at the church functions in Bow Hill. • She is also completing the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Level Award. Congratulations Deanna Smith.

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Mid Murray Australia Day Awards

his is the text of the speech made at the presentation of the awards given on 26th January, Australia Day 2009. Certificates of Achievement Tegan Prowse Tegan won the Mid Murray Council scholarship for Year 11 in 2007 and received the Lions Australia Day Award in the same year. She also received awards for leadership at Mannum Community College and school subject awards. Tegan completed Year 12 at Mannum Community College at the end of 2008. During 2008, Tegan was School Captain of the College and continued her membership of the Student Representative Council as Chairman. She was also a member of the Mannum Community College Governing Council and helped to organize the Year 12 camp in 2008. Tegan was Leader of the College “All Aboard Catering Crew” and was in charge of organizing the catering for Paul Rosenzweig’s school function to celebrate his Young Citizen of the Year award in 2008. Congratulations Tegan. Uniting Church Dance Group Marie Michopoulos and her daughter Natasha started teaching

ballet four years ago at the Mannum Leisure Centre and all monies taken for the classes in the first two years went back into the Centre. The third year they relocated to the Mannum Uniting Church. In that year they gave $3000 back to the children, $2000 to the Church, $2000 to Aminya and $2000 to the Mannum Hospital. In their second year at the Church they funded airconditioning for the Church Hall, valued at $2300, and distributed $8500 to the Children, Aminya, Mannum Hospital, Skate Park and Mental Health Activity and Learning Centre. When classes started there were 35 children, currently there are 80, ranging in age from 2 to 16. Marie and Natasha are to be commended for their generosity in returning the monies to the community. Congratulations Marie and Natasha. Tuesday Girls Quilting Group On display were 46 beautiful quilts, created by a handful of dedicated local quilters in the amazing time frame of just four months. It was a low key event but hugely patronized. The story behind this extraordinarily successful day sets it apart from others during the year.

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Ann Dyer and her family had undertaken to raise funds for the restoration of a derelict building in Kathmandu to house and assist young Nepalese girls (some as young as 12) who, after being sold into prostitution were abandoned after either becoming pregnant or infected with HIV and STDs. This local family assisted financially in the installation of water, electricity, new floor and roof in the effort to assist these young Nepalese girls and widows (who are quite often also abandoned). After finishing all these beautiful warm quilts and knitted baby clothes, the quilters decided to pay the expensive freight costs by having a display at the Wool Shed here in Mannum. At the 11th hour, a benefactor offered to see to the delivery of the quilts to Kathmandu. Thus the $605 raised on the day become a cash bonus for this wonderful overseas project. It was definitely an event from the heart. In a sense, all who participated by creating, viewing, or by giving became part of a thread of generosity that stretched from Mannum to Nepal and enriched all along the way. Congratulations to Ann Dyer and her Tuesday Girls.

Certificate of Appreciation Berrie and Geoff Skein Berrie has immersed herself in various fundraising activities in Mannum. Geoff has recently undertaken the position of Chairperson for the local paper, not just a figurehead but participating fully, right down to the folding of our Mannum Mag. Berrie and Geoff have been involved in the transformation of the Anglican Church frontage, which is a prime example of their combined time and effort. But as a couple their greatest achievement has been their involvement with the Mannum Agricultural Show Society. The renovation of the Showgrounds dining room and kitchen have been extraordinary and has given the old building a new lease of life. Not just ideas people, but totally and fully hands-on. Always leading by example, their positive approach to all that they undertake is extremely infectious, and one feels proud to lend assistance in working towards a common goal. They have given our community a real spirit of togetherness through their generous and unstinting input. Congratulations Berrie and Geoff.

Hospital Programs Phone 8569 0200 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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I Remember

The Hall

Memories of the Diving Tower At Mary Ann Reserve read with interest the article about the diving tower at the “Rec”. When I was a teenager in Mannum we spent a lot of time at the Rec (as we called it then). There wasn’t an indoor sporting complex and so on hot days the logical place to meet with friends was by the river. The diving tower had two levels and was used a great deal — it seemed that when any of the “boys” wanted to impress the girls they dived from the higher level, which now, with a few years of wisdom behind me, was quite a daring thing to do. I don’t remember an accident occurring but a lot of fun was had. Back then the Mannum Rowing Club regattas were one of the social events of the year and entertainment other than rowing was the order of the day. One of the highlights was the “greasy pole” which used to be placed out from the diving tower. The daring (some young and some not so young) then tried to get from one end to the other resulting in much entertainment and barracking from the crowd. One year a “dare-devil” was hired by the Rowing Club to perform an amazing act — he was to ride a push bike from the top diving board into the river. My father (Colin Bruce) who always helped with regattas, offered the loan of my push bike - what an honour to have your bike chosen for such a daring event. (Of course I didn’t consider that if something went wrong with the act my main means of transport was gone.) Thankfully it was a successful dive and swim for the bike! Yes, I certainly do remember the diving tower with much fondness.

his photograph was probably taken in 1942. I’m in the school uniform that I wore at Birdwood High School. Jim McLoughlin married my sister Joan. I can remember seeing people diving off the top board. I did jump off the lower board, once but only once. My sister Betty and others used to jump off the top board! When I was at Mannum Higher Primary, our War Cry (mentioned by Keith Lowe in the February ‘Mag’) was a little different.

e’re going through changes up here at the hall and it’s been great to have the support of our community at this time. We have had our usual jam packed calendar during February but had to make allowances for the installation of our ceiling and open day preparations. We were over the moon to receive the donations from the Mannum Lions Club and the Uniting Church Dance School late last year that enabled us to have the ceiling insulated. We chose a crisp white bubble wrap type material that is a dramatic improvement over the old disintegrating tar paper on corrugated iron. The place looks lighter and feels cooler on hot days. While the ceiling went in we spent a day in the sunshine with Natalie who whipped out the salon-in-a-bag and treated us to new hairdos. Our other big event was our Name Launch open day. With our maturing into a professional, well recognised facility we saw the need

Happenings for an image make over too. With help from Fullers Consultants we have put together pamphlets, presentations and Hall office supplies as well as our new logo with the important slogan ‘OPEN MINDS, OPEN DOORS’. Our open day saw lots of locals joining in the celebration as well as folks from Berri, Lameroo, the Barossa Valley, Tailem bend, Murray Bridge and the Riverland. We all got silly with our laughter workshop by Jan Vaughan before a huge lunch thanks to our wonderful volunteers and a generous donation from Males Meats. The Murray Darlings (Red Hatters) and the Walkie Talkies put on colourful displays and it was great to see our other visitors flicking through their photo albums. It was a great way to launch our new image. The Hall is constantly growing and changing and we really appreciate those who have helped out financially, with goods or just coming in with a good attitude to share. It means more to some people than you will ever know. Thank you. Jessica Clark

Doreen Manglesdorf (nee Gass) and Jim McLoughlin

Mannum, Mannum, yum, yum, yum. Mannum, Mannum, tum, tum, tum. We live along the River long, Who are we? Mannum Higher Primary! We chanted this especially when our school attended the Palmer School Sports Days. Doreen Mangelsdorf

Carol Greening

What Do You Remember? guess that we cannot match the SBS television claim to “Six Billion Stories and counting...”, but there must be many among you with stories to tell. Read the other “memories” story on page 24. What are your memories of Mannum?

Editor

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Mannum Police fter a busy Christmas and New Year period things have quietened down somewhat. The breakdown on crime during is as follows:

23/1: Theft A Blackberry / Phone was stolen from the dormitory at the Caravan Park during a visit from a school from Adelaide. 23/1: Property Damage A person has used a spike of some description to cut larges holes in the synthetic grass at the Bowling Club. 25/1: Property Damage A bottle was thrown through the window of a Randell St business. 31/1-1/2: Theft $20 worth of petrol was stolen from a vehicle parked in Gass St overnight. 4/2: Trespass A person climbed onto the balcony of a home in Busch St without authority. 14/2: Break In A person broke into the cool room at the rear of the Mannum Hotel. Nothing was stolen. 14/2: Assault An aggravated assault occurred in Randell Street as a result of an argument between partners.

17/2: Theft Shoes were stolen from the front of a houseboat moored in front of the Pretoria Hotel overnight while on the same night alcohol was taken from another houseboat moored in the same location. Arrests and Reports 17/12: A male was reported for Cultivating more than the prescribed number of Cannabis Plants at a Mannum address. 26/12: A 17 year old was reported for exceeding the Prescribed Concentration of alcohol and his licence was immediately taken from him following a Mobile Breath Test. 27/12: A 59 year old from Hindmarsh Island was reported for exceeding the Prescribed Concentration of alcohol and his licence suspended immediately after a Mobile Random Breath Test. 05/02: A male was reported for exceeding the Prescribed Concentration of alcohol and aggravated Due Care following a vehicle rollover on the Purnong Road north of Mannum on the 14th of December. The driver was issued with an immediate loss of license notice.

12/02: A male from Mannum was reported for exceeding the Prescribed Concentration of alcohol and Aggravated Due Care as a result of an accident on the 27/3/08 in Randell Street. The driver was issued with an immediate loss of licence notice. 15/2: A male from Mannum was reported for driving an unregistered vehicle on a road in Mannum. 18/2: A 17 year old Mannum youth was reported for Misuse of a Motor Vehicle from several reports of his manner of driving over a few days. His car was clamped at his home address. Motorists are reminded that at the moment the Speed Limit on the Mannum to Murray Bridge road has been varied to be 80 km/h in most places, with some zones slower due to road works. A number of people have been cautioned for exceeding the posted speed limit. A breach of the speed limit incurs a fairly large monetary fine and the loss of up to 4 demerit points. Sergeant Mick Towie

Regional Skate & BMX Park

ouncil conducted a survey of residents in the Mannum area to gauge which option was preferred for the location of a new Skate & BMX Park on Council land at Mannum. The options being considered were:-

• Adjacent to the Mannum Leisure Centre (southern and western side) • Mannum Oval grounds

A site plan for each site is available at the Council office. The survey form, distributed to housholds, presented points For and Against each site. Residents had the opportunity to nominate a preferred site and submit written comments. Background Over many years the youth of Mannum have approached Council regarding the provision of a Skate Park in the town of Mannum.

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Recently the youth had again sought Council’s support for this project. A new Skate Park Committee has been formed involving youth, te ac he r s, par e n t s , C o u n c il representative and business operators. Various sites were visited by the youth in late 2008 and an area of at least 600 m2 was agreed by the Committee as being a suitable size to suit the beginner and challenge the experienced user. Funding The cost to construct a Skate & BMX Park is substantial. Application has been made to the Federal Government for funding of $150,000 under the Regional and Local Community Infrastructure

Programme. In-kind support to the value of $25,000 has already been committed. The Committee has raised $7,000 to date and their fundraising effort is on-going. What’s Next Survey responses were required prior to 2nd March 2009. Following consideration of the survey responses received, Council will determine the location for the park at the March 10th Council meeting. A speedy decision is necessary as Development Approval is required for the project. A requirement of the funding from the Federal Government is that the Skate & BMX Park must be completed by 30th September, 2009.

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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

he first meeting for 2009 was held on Tuesday February 19th and was well attended. Aims and projects for the coming year were discussed and will be formally tabled at the March meeting. Neighbourhood Watch has donated $300.00 to the Victorian Bushfire Appeal. Sergeant Mick Towie thanked the local community for the prompt reporting of incidents, which led to the apprehension of offenders. He also presented a local crime report. The next Neighbourhood Watch meeting will be held on Tuesday March 17th at the Seniors Citizen’s Room at the Leisure Centre. Members of the Community are most welcome to attend.

Wally Hammond

Next Meeting Tuesday March 17th 7:30 p.m. at the Senior Citizen’s Room Mannum Leisure Centre All welcome, especially new members. Tea and coffee provided after the meeting.

Issue Number 33

Mannum District Hospital Volunteer’s Barbeque th

n Friday the 13 February 2009, the Mannum District Hospital held it’s Annual Volunteers Barbeque at the Hospital’s Day Centre. The barbeque is a means of thanking the Volunteers for the great work they do for the hospital during the year. Around 100 Volunteers attended this year’s function which included members from the Hospital Auxilliary, chaired by Val Gamble, who raise money for the hospital’s much

needed equipment requirements. The Meals on Wheels group, chaired by Murray Schache, who works out of the hospital, were well represented as well as Carers, Drivers and many others who continuously undertake vital work for the hospital. Members of the newly formed Health Advisory Council were also represented and the Presiding Member, Brian Taylor, spoke in glowing terms of the untiring work undertaken by all Volunteers, without whom the

hospital would not be able to function. Brian Taylor reminded the gathering that the Health Advisory Council will hold it’s first Annual General Meeting on the 2nd March 2009, in the Hospital Day Centre at 7:00 pm, and encouraged as many as possible to attend so that

community feedback could be gathered. The Mannum Lions Club again exceeded, par excellence, cooking the barbeque, which was enjoyed by all and the hospital kitchen supplied the wonderful salads and drinks. Rosalie Mead

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UWA At The Leisure Centre

Mannum Lions Youth Achievement Awards

7 March 2009 The Main Event

Rhino vs Frank The Wardog Taped Fist Match

he war between these two wrestlers has been running for about five years, in singles and tag matches. Rhino asked for this singles match after nothing was resolved in a six man tag match. In another singles match, Ironhorse vs Daniel The Taxman, the opponents have been waring for the last six months. In a six man tag team match the up-coming tag team the Icemen with John E Radic is going up against the experience of Matt Rock & Ace Wilson The Aboriginal Assassins George The Hitman. There are two more big matches on the card plus Rookies Battle Royal.

Rhino ‘frogsplashes’ Cremator from the top rope at Thebarton Theatre.

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hese notes summarise the achievements that earned the recipients their Award. Academic Achievement Sandra Mann • In 2006 Sandra was dux of her Mannum Community College Year 10 class, was selected for a 3 day course at the SA Space School and completed a Flinders University Enrichment Program for outstanding students. Her talents were clearly recognised early. • In Year 11 she was again Dux of her class with Excellence in all her subjects, taking on Year 12 English Studies in the same year with success. • In Year 12, last year, she was Dux of the school. She studied Physics, Chemistry, Maths Studies and Specialist Maths to complete her SA Certificate of Education with a Tertiary Education Ranking of 91. • She has been accepted for a double degree course in the field of Petroleum Engineering, at Adelaide University this year with a specialisation in Geology and Geophysics. A worthy winner of the Lions Youth Achievement Academic Award. Congratulations Sandra Mann.

Leadership Award Anna Wilson Anna receives her Lions Youth Achievement Award for being a fine role model for young people in our community. • Anna is a good student. In each term of her Year 12 year she received Merit Awards for Academic Achievement, gaining a Tertiary Education Ranking in the high 80s. • She is particularly passionate about Biology and has chosen to study Biotechnology at Flinders University this year. • She was elected by her peers as a House Captain at Unity, indicating the respect she is accorded and clearly a testament to her organisational ability. This leadership position involves the organising of all Year 6-12 girls in her School House for their annual athletics carnival. • She was also a leading member of the Year 12 Formal Committee - the biggest event of the school’s social calendar - and a member of the Jumper Committee. Both demonstrate initiative and organisational skills. • Anna participated in an Easter Devotion organised by her year level and presented to the whole school.

• She plays netball for Mypolonga. • And all this while holding down two jobs! A worthy winner of an Australia Day Youth Achievement Award. Congratulations Anna Wilson. Community involvement Ben Eichler Ben lives with Autism and he has overcome adversity to make very positive contributions to our local community.

• For the last two years, Ben has been running a UNO (card game) competition for students at Mannum Community College. For these competitions he organises prizes and certificates for the winners and presents the awards at a school assembly. He even organised a staff UNO competition. • Ben has been running UNO nights each fortnight at the Convertible Café for the last 4 years. To do this he arrives early to set up and then conducts the competition until 9.30pm. He averages the scores, giving a prize he has organised to the winner. He keeps records of games during the year and presents certificates at the end of the year for various categories. • He also organises special evenings, for example a UNO Marathon and UNO Olympics. • Ben has also helped at the Roller Disco at the Mannum Leisure Centre.

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An Australian Adventure Vivian Garner

(Werris Creek - a country idyll.) ubbo was charming and we finally learned to pronounce it properly - we had been calling it Doo-bo, to the confusion of everyone who knew it as Dub-oh. We spent a few days exploring inland New South Wales. It was warm, dry and sunny most of the time. There were a few spring showers still about but they rapidly gave in. We liked an area on the ‘slopes and ranges’ of the western side of the Great Dividing Range. The biggest centre was Tamworth, a farming centre of about 30,000. We decided to try a little place named Werris Creek about 30 miles south. Before we finally got settled we spent some days driving between Tamworth and “the

Creek.” It was wheat country and it was glorious. Golden fields stretched as far as you could see. They were broken by occasional rolling pasture dotted with huge eucalyptus trees. It wasn’t the dusty brown country I had imagined. Of course, it wasn’t summer yet either. The golden fields were bathed in golden sunshine and its gentle pervasive warmth had me hypnotized. The roads were best described as basic. Main roads were ‘bitumen’; minor roads like the one to the Creek were partly bitumen - a compromise that seemed to satisfy everyone. The centre strip, one car wide, was coated in bitumen; the outside bits were gravel. As long as you slowed down meeting someone and got over carefully no harm done. Or course, if you maintained your speed, or he

did, the ‘tyres’ threw rocks which often ended up in a ‘windscreen.’ We were learning to speak ‘Aussie’ out of sheer necessity. Windscreen replacements were a very common item. Werris Creek was definitely a “country town.” We had found a place three houses from the end of town. They were driving cattle down the dirt road at the end with cattle dogs, jackaroos on horseback and a huge cloud of brown dust the day we purchased the house. The house keys never did turn up - no one had used them anyway. Three thousand people lived in Werris Creek. The only ones who spoke with an accent were the owners of the Chinese restaurant/deli and us. I’d never had an accent before and found everyone immediately knew who

I was. There were few private telephones in town and everyone used the phone box. There were two, one at either end of our street, which meant one at either end of town. All calls went through the exchange. The girls immediately knew my voice and it became a message service as well. I went down town almost every day and with juggling shopping and Esther, often left something behind. I went to make a call, to be greeted with, “Mrs. Garner, do you know you left your purse down the street? It’s at the exchange, you can pick it up next time you’re down.” Next time it was Esther’s teddy bear, which they told me would come back with the mail lady and sure enough it was sticking out of the mail box that afternoon. To be continued

Cooking Dilemmas Dilemma: I’d like to know what paprika is and where it originated from? Solution: Paprika is a spice powder that is derived from red capsicums by drying and grinded into a fine powder. Paprika originated from Spain in the 15th

century when Christopher Columbus bought the red capsicum back from the West Indies. It soon became an integral ingredient in Spanish cuisine. It then filtered through other European fare, for example, is extensively used in Hungarian food. There are different types and heat

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Trash & Treasure

Weathering The Weather

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Mannum Show 7th March To succeed a Show needs exhibits and patrons

he Show Committee under the chairmanship of Stephen Vivian has most things in place for the coming Show. The helicopter flights, magician, circus, motor cycle stunts, SES demonstrations and Scout displays are all there. The horses are groomed and ready to go and sheaf-tossers are making final preparations for the Australian Championship which will be conducted at the Show. The Council have excelled themselves with the clean up of the showground for which we are very grateful. What the committee can’t control is the people who make a country show - the exhibitors who will provide goods and items for pavilion displays and those who come through the gates. That is up to the people of Mannum and surrounding areas. The Show is depending on you. Although weather conditions haven’t done much for garden produce, we are all equally affected and so the smaller tomatoes or cucumbers will be the norm. Flowers may have suffered but some have

recovered enough to exhibit. The cookery section, which had no convener at one stage, now has Ian Lovell who will be waiting anxiously in his first experience as convener for exhibits to flood in - cakes, scones, preserves or whatever. All will help to make a display Mannum can be proud of. We are looking for record entries in what people in Mannum do so well. The EXPOs showed that there is significant local expertise. The sewing and handicrafts, painting, photography and some of the models displayed would be as good as you would find at any show. If anyone is not comfortable with articles or exhibits being judged, you can put them in for display purposes only - talk to the convener. Come on Mannum, make the hard work of the committee worthwhile and help ensure the future of our local Show. The Secretary’s office at the showground will be open 9:30 to 5:00 from 2nd March to conduct Show business. Geoff Skein, President Mannum Agricultural Society Inc

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Mannum Memories think the first time I visited Mannum was in 1954. Perhaps it was Easter time. We came up to visit my Uncle Ken. There was a bus from Adelaide and I remember that Mannum was fifty miles from the city. Where the bus departed from I don’t remember, perhaps somewhere around Victoria square. Uncle Ken had sold his greengrocery business. It had been in a shop at the Payneham tram terminus, just about opposite the start of Wellington road and the Duke of Wellington Hotel. I remember he used to go into the East End markets very early twice a week to get his supplies. I also remember that in the summer he sold deliciously cold Hall’s Stonie straight from the barrel. That was all in the past, he had retired to Mannum. In Mannum Uncle Ken had bought a couple of blocks, one with a small house, in River Lane. I think perhaps it was the

first two blocks. On the spare block he had growing a beautiful display of dahlias. He had two or three row boats which he hired out. It was my introduction to river fishing. Long hours with a hand held line and little or nothing caught. To compensate for that there were two lines across the river for which Uncle Ken had a license. Twice a day we would sit in a dinghy and pull ourselves across the river and return taking any fish caught and re-baiting the two lines. It was great fun. While visiting, Uncle Ken showed us a line on a gum tree beside his house. ‘That’s where the 1931 flood reached. There’ll never be another like that.’ Two years later he was proved very wrong. The last time I visited my uncle at River Lane was when I was competing in a rowing regatta, but that is another story.

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Issue Number 33

Boat Ramps A Creative Solution

he Mid Murray Council has come up with an inventive way of upgrading some boat ramps below Lock 1 to enable their continued use in these times of low river levels. Council’s Works Department staff have sourced an Australian innovation, a concrete mattress which will adapt several of the now ineffective ramps to facilities that would suit most users. Council assessed this to be the most viable among many which were too expensive. “The river level at the moment is about -0.70m and the prediction is that by Easter it will be about -1.20m,” Mr Jon Fry, Council’s Works Manager said, “so if the ramps were left as they are, only Blanchetown, Punyelroo and Bowhill would be operable.” There is a total of 20 boat ramps in the Mid Murray Council district. To adapt the other 17 ramps to suit the predicted lower river levels, the cost was estimated to be in the vicinity of $1.5m. These 11 ramps are suitable for the concrete mattress, where they will be installed as they arrive from the Western Australian manufacturer.

Blanchetown Swan Reach Wongulla Younghusband Mannum Car Park Murray Road Mary Ann Reserve Bolto Hermann’s Walker Flat Caloote

“... they will be installed at ... less than a thirtieth of the price of the alternative ...,” Mr Fry said. It is anticipated that Council will leave the ramps at Big Bend, Greenways and Kroehn’s for four wheel drive vehicles with tilt trailers only. Other ramps, which may be more accommodating, will have explicit signage informing users of each ramp’s capacity. It is likely that most of the upgraded ramps will be more suitable to four wheel drives. Unfortunately, the ramps at Scrubby Flat, Caunamont and Purnong will be closed. The first two concrete mattresses will be installed at Swan Reach and Hermann’s Landing within the next couple of weeks, Mr Fry says. “We will then continue to upgrade other ramps progressively as the manufacturer supplies more mattresses,” he said. For more information contact Mr Jon Fry, Mid Murray Council on 08 8540 0060. [Extract from media release. Editor.]

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

Skate Park Committee Report Mannum Skate & BMX Park

his report summarises the proceedings of the meeting held on 9th February at 6:00 pm in the Mannum Leisure Centre Clubrooms. Community Concerns There is a petition currently being circulated opposing the Leisure Centre skate park site and two committee members have received ’phone calls from concerned community members. Concerns reported are: Fears of graffiti and vandalism

Skate park organisers in other towns reported to Irene Lovell and Joy Marks that those issues actually decreased in their community following the opening of their skate park. Sam, Chris and Liam stated that the local young people would not damage their hard-earned skate park and surrounding businesses. There will also be security lights and cameras that will record anyone not doing the right thing. Opposition to Leisure Centre Site

The following are some of the points raised in opposition to the use of the Leisure Centre site. • Reduce the Kindergarten parking space. (The

plans start on Adelaide Road side of driveway so would not alter parking or entry and exits.)

• Caravaner’s wanting to use the picnic table may not be able to do so. • Too noisy for nearby businesses. • Don’t believe it’s big enough. • Don’t believe there’s enough parking space. • Don’t want to see trees removed. (Liam

suggested they could use ‘Trees for Life’ and plant two trees somewhere else for every tree removed. Can’t have trees around a skate park.)

From The Council Meeting (9th February) During the Meeting held on February 9th, Kerry Yeates put motion on agenda regarding possible skate park sites. • A previous council gave ‘in principle’ support to the Leisure Centre site, not the current council members. • Maryann Reserve is ‘Urban Waterfront’ and out of the Council’s jurisdiction. Application to change its designation would be a lengthy process with no guarantees of success.

• The Skate Park Committee will put out for Public Consultation proposals regarding the Leisure Centre Site, Oval site or other sites. Council will put a notice in the Standard. The community will have 21 days to express their views to Council, in writing. • CEO can call a public meeting if it is deemed necessary. • Council will decide which site at the March 16th meeting, following the consultation process. • Council not currently looking at the Primary School land. As above, the process will be too long. Discussion • Oval site will have increased public view with nearby developments occurring, including Mannum Waters. With the sealing of Belvedere Road more people will likely travel that road to Murray Bridge. The Skate Park would be near the roadway in public view with easy access. Some facilities exist, plenty of parking and an easy application process. • Still need to remove trees. • Some concern regarding isolation and darkness. • Younger children should have parental supervision when using the park. • Only supportive of the Oval site if the sporting precinct becomes an increased priority for Council and goes ahead in the near future. The Sporting Precinct is closer now than ever. Mannum ‘Sport and Recreation Precinct’ has formed a working party including two council representatives, Council CEO and representatives of all relevant sporting clubs. • If the skate park is located at the Oval, may need to negotiate special entry during Roo’s home games and other events requiring admission. • Cannot go further with design and planning until Council specifies which site will be used. Fundraising • Letters have been written to local Members of Parliament informing them of our efforts and requesting funds. • ‘Good Sports Fund’ with ‘2 for 1 type deal’

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comes through Ivan Venning’s office. Will need to wait for next round. • Thank you letters will be sent to those who have previously donated money. • Because Unforgettable Houseboats have provided a prize for the Golf Club raffle, we need to wait until after their draw before we can use ‘Unforgettable’ as a prize. We currently have prizes from Caravan Park, Community Club, Jester Cruises and Heward Estate Wines. Boatel and Decadance houseboats, Chorney’s and Ski Boat Centre will also be contacted. • Raffle tickets to be sold at the show on March 7th. • Two fundraising events were suggested. A Walkathon/Bikathon/Relay from Murray Bridge Skate Park to Mannum Skate Park site with a promotional sausage sizzle, timed to coincide with ‘turning the first sod’ or similar symbolic event. ‘Run 4 the Skate Park’ (or River) from the railway line near Palmer to Mannum. Same distance as City to Bay. Next Meeting: 6:00 pm Monday March 16th, Mannum Leisure Centre Clubrooms. Design and Planning This subcommittee met on the 29th January. Discussion with the preferred designer ‘Convic’ has established the need to organise the following: Soil test Contours of the land Dimensions we are allowed to use Area survey Photographs (we can do this) How much money we have for Stage 1

Paul Rand has drawn up a great plan showing our preferred dimensions, which enclose a total of 608 square metres, with all trees removed from the Adelaide Road side of the Kindergarten driveway to the Leisure Centre car park. For $10,000-$12,000, ‘Convic’ will take 3-4 weeks to design the park. If we want them to come and look at the site it will cost an extra $1000. [Extracts from the minutes of meetings on 9th February 2009 & 29th January 2009, Ed.]

Mannum Mag April 2009 issue Deadline 12:00 noon, Friday 20th March Please note our new email address: editor.mannummag@baonline.com.au

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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 Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 available for 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

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

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 10:00â&#x20AC;&#x201C;3:00 MHAL, 5 Greening Street, Mannum. Ph. 8569 1643 Monday 3:00pm 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

Anzac Day Saturday 25th April 2009 Memorial service to be held at the Mannum Monument at 0555hrs then proceed to the Mannum Community Club River Bar for a sausage sizzle breakfast, coffee and tea for $2.00 a serve.

2009 PUBLICATION DEADLINES Friday (12 noon) For Publication in 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) Drop in to: 39 Randell Street, Mannum SA 5238 (a mailbox kindly provided by CHIPS) Email facilities provided by Broadband Anywhere

2009 Event Calendar March

86th Annual Mannum Show Mannum Showgrounds Date: Saturday 7th March Cost: Adults $6.00 Children (7-15) $1.00 Pensioners $3.00 Contact: Geoff Skein, 8569 2385 United Wrestling Alliance Mannum Leisure Centre Date: Saturday 7th March Time: 7:15 pm, first bout 7:45 pm Cost: Adults $15 Pensioners & Students $12 Children (5 -12) $10 Under 5 Free Family: 2 Adults + 2 Children $45 1 Adult + 3 Children $45 Contact: Pam Cutjar, 8569 2534

April

12th NHMA National Rally National Historical Machinery Association Sturt Reserve, Murray Bridge Date: 03-05 April Cost: Children $5.00 Adult $15.00 Family $30.00 Pensioner $10.00 Contact: Kirsty MacGregor, 8569 1402 Shannon Noll in Mannum The Pretoria Hotel, 50 Randell Street Date: Sunday 5th April Contact: Pretoria Hotel, 8569 1109 Easter Good Friday 10th April Purnong Hall Trash & Treasure Purnong Hall, Purnong Date: Saturday 11th April Contact: Maureen Barner, 8570 4309 Anzac Day Dawn Service, Mannum Monument, followed by breakfast at the Mannum Community Club River Bar. Date: Saturday 25th April Time: 5:55 am Contact Mannum Mag to have your event or function listed. Please include: Name of the event, Location, Date(s), Time, Cost and a Contact Name and number.

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Pop in between 10 am - 4 pm at 39 Randell St Mannum. Ph: 85692129. Weekly Programme Contact MMCSS for details 10 Week Courses Monday Art Classes, Rosa Milano, 2 classes, Start 2/2/09, 10am-1pm, 1pm-4pm MYOB, on demand, 6pm-9pm Wednesday Getting the Most Out of Your Computer, Start 4/2/09, 1pm-4pm Getting the Most Out of the Internet, on demand, 6pm-9pm 5 Week Courses Tuesday Starting Out on Your Computer, Start 3/2/09, 1pm-4pm Digital Story Telling, on demand, 9am-12 noon Adult Literacy and Numeracy, are available on demand.

Every Tuesday 5pm-6pm Belly Dancing at the Mannum Community Club Every Thursday 10:30am-3.30pm Craft Group Beading, scrapbooking, cardmaking Anglican Church Cottage, Greening St Special Events 5th March Friendship Lunch, at Mannum Football Clubrooms

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Chairperson: Geoff Skein 8569 2385 Editor: Keith Baldwin 8569 7304 editor.mannummag@baonline.com.au Contributing Editors: Elfrieda Wallent 8569 2295 Photographer: Jessica Clark 0488 153 491 Secretary: Carol Greening 8569 1609 Accounts: Denise Davis 8569 8112

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