Mannum Mag Issue 37 July 2009 by Mannum Community Magazine Inc

July 2009

Mannum, South Australia 5238

Issue number 37

Healthy Support for Mannum Residents Women’s Health Information and Support Group

Prostate Cancer Council of Australia

t has come to the attention of both the Mannum Hospital and Day Centre staff that there is a need in the community to have a support and information group for women who have been diagnosed with, or who are managing a serious health issue. We would like to offer a monthly service that will be able to inform you of treatments and ways of dealing with health issues in a supportive, confidential and caring environment. We hope to have guest speakers from a wide range of health areas who would be able to provide you with information on specific topics and subjects such as, breast and cervical cancer, arthritis, diabetes, menopause, and other women’s health issues. We are in our initial planning stage, but will probably hold our information sessions on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 10am. Everyone is most welcome. You don’t have to be diagnosed with an illness or disease to attend. If you would like more information, or would like to register, or have any suggestions about particular topics that you would like to know about please contact Gina on 8569 0200 or Louise on 8569 0219. Transport can be arranged for people who are unable to drive to the Day Centre so please don’t hesitate to call us!

successful inaugural meeting of the Murray Bridge Prostate Cancer Support Group was held at the Our Well Being Place, 108 Swanport Road, Murray Bridge on May 7th 2009 with guest speaker Dr Andrew Mills who spoke in general on men’s health. A follow up meeting on Thursday 4th June, was a general discussion evening, at which time many of those present spoke of their concerns with regards to cancer, lead up to and follow up discussions. The aim of the support group is to encourage all men, with their wives and even family, to come and discuss all aspects relating to cancer, and listen to those members who have been through the ordeal. We are not able to give you professional advice, but can talk it over and possibly set you in the right direction. We do feel better if we can talk about cancer and it’s effect, rather than bottle it up. Anyone who is interested in these support group meetings, contact Trevor on 8569 1342 or Ron on 8532 3277. This group is open to all men as I believe prevention is much better than cure. If there is enough local interest we could look at forming a group here in Mannum. Information is available at:

www.pcagsa.org.au/pages/psamurraybridge.html

Meetings are normally first Thursday of each month at 7:30pm. Trevor Muirhead

Louise Haby

Teen Challenge and Headspace Opening of the Combined Youth Centre Monday 18th May ver 8 years ago some young people wanted to set up a Youth Café in Mannum for them and their friends to meet socially. In February 2001 the Convertible Café opened on Friday evenings during school terms at the Baptist Church House. In July 2004 Convertible Café became a branch of Teen Challenge South Australia with an opening attended by our Mayor Ian Mann. Teen Challenge, that celebrated its 50th year last year, is a highly successful International organisation that works predominantly in the area of Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation and restoration of life controlling problems, but also

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works in the area of Early Intervention (which is our role) to help prevent the chronic spiral into addiction that we see destroy so many lives. In 2007 some young people wanted to start what are now known as TAG groups (Talk About God) to meet not just social but spiritual needs, exploring issues around meaning and purpose and faith. During 2008 the local youth started working hard on a Skate Park for Mannum. We are looking forward hopefully to start on that park by the old Primary School building in the next 2 months and are very excited about that.

Calendars & Dates Choristers Corner Church Services

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The Hall ow, it’s been all hands on deck at the Hall as we have been celebrating our 3rd birthday. It’s awesome looking back at the photo wall of everything we’ve accomplished. So many people have been through the doors (in fact 6,100 recorded visits) and we’re very proud to have grown and branched out in so many ways. Our birthday lunch was a great feast that everyone contributed to, so we had some great home cooked dishes as well as the easy items from the shop. The table was colourful with the helium balloon centre-piece, and the atmosphere was fun with games and lots of laughs.

Happenings

Ros and Terry Udy

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Out of this World 8 Police & Neighbourhood Watch 18

Puzzle Under the Toadstool

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Did you hear the one about ...

Dear Editor, There were two dog jokes in last month’s Mannum Mag. I liked the one on page 8 about the neighbour’s barking dog keeping them awake. The question one, on page 23, I don’t think was really funny, but I had a good laugh before I thought about it a bit. What I think is that dogs are a lot like people. People like to choose what we like and when we would like it to happen to us. Probably a dog likes to choose when to have wind blow in his or her face. The word brain teaser on page 16 was good. It is nice to have light-hearted snippets to make us smile. Myra Caleder

Angus Valley to Alice Springs

Dear Editor, I am taking a unique journey to promote ‘Awareness for all the creatures who share this planet with us’ in cooperation, not exploitation With my two companion dogs I will be travelling in my vardo, (Gypsy wagon) pulled by my beautiful Clydesdale, Tigger. There will also be another vardo pulled by two magnificent Vanner horses, a horse, a bicycle, and an Austin A40 leaving from the Angus Valley on the 22nd of August, eventually hitting the camel track along the Old Ghan Rail route to Alice Springs. In this era we are aware of human suffering, but very little attention is given to the immense suffering of the animals who share this planet with us. I am a Romany woman who has dedicated her life to justice for all beings. My animal refuge in the Angus Valley is the home of over 100 rescued creatures. To find out more about the journey, donations and various fundraising events see the facebook site Walking for the animals or write to Artemis RSD 629, Mannum, SA 5238.

Christmas Pageant

Deadline 24 July 2009 for publication in the August issue

Mannum Red Cross even members attended the Annual General Meeting of the Mannum Red Cross held on June 9th. There were three apologies. The visiting speaker, Dora Eisen, Regional President from Murray Bridge, gave us an insight into what’s happening in the region. During the meeting the following Office Bearers were elected. President: Margot Thomas Vice President: Rae Bottroff Secretary: Judith Quast Disaster Rep: Rae Bottroff We also made the catering arrangements, including soup on the menu, for our next Card Luncheon on July 23rd. Afternoon tea was served after the meeting.

Rae Bottroff

Mannum Community Club Social Club Newsletter

he next Social Club function will be held at the Club on Friday 17th July 6:30 for 7:00pm in the dining room. Entertainment by Party Cats The theme is Xmas in July. Come dressed as your favourite cocktail (hat or fancy dress). Cost is $15 per person which includes food and beverage. The cut off date is Friday 10th July by 8:00pm. Contact Mark Davis to pay for tickets. Social club members only.

Trade and Community Services Directory ith financial assistance from the Mid Murray Council, the first edition of our directory has been printed and distributed via a letter box drop. Copies are available at the Council’s Mannum office and from our local real estate agents. Please contact Mannum Mag with your comments and suggestions about errors and omissions, and its usefulness to you as a local directory. Your response will help us to decide whether or not to produce future editions of the directory.

Tribute to Ian Davis Sadly, Ian Davis, one of the Mannum Mag production team, died recently. Ian applied his “artistic eye” to the pre-press inspection, checking the final layout of the pages before they were printed. We extend our sympathy to his wife, Denise, and his family. Editor, Mannum Mag

annum’s Christmas Pageant is 10 Years Old this Year. As the Mannum Christmas Pageant will celebrate its 10th birthday on December 5th, the Mannum Progress Association Committee would like to turn back time. We would like to hear from all those who took part in the first Christmas Pageant. We want to make this Pageant something special for the occasion. Please contact Irene Lovell on 8569 2541 if you took part in the first Christmas Pageant.

Irene Lovell

Mark A Davis

The first edition is finished

Mannum Progress Association Website Upgrade

annum Progress Association have just upgraded their Mannum website substantially to a full and comprehensive website on Mannum and district. www.mannum.org.au It’s well worth a look so please log on and check it out. If you feel you have any further information which could be added please contact Irene Lovell on 8569 2541. All Mannum Progress Association members will have their websites linked. The website address is: www.mannum.org.au

Irene Lovell

Editor

Mannum Agricultural Society

Mannum Community Library

Annual General Meeting

Closed for Stock Taking he library will be closed for stock taking from Saturday 4th July to Sunday 19th July.

Red Catherine Johns 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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Letters to the Editor

Mannum Agricultural Society wishes to advise the Annual General Meeting shall be held at: Schache Hall, Mannum Showgrounds North Terrace, Mannum Wednesday July 15 at 7:30 pm Appointment of Office Bearers & Conveners will take place at this meeting with a detailed report on the successful Show held in March 2009. 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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Combined Youth Centre Opened 18th May From page 1

uring these years Dr Stephen Napoli ran a Youth Clinic at the hospital. During the last year, we have been negotiating a partnership to develop all these services from one Youth Centre. We are now very excited at the expansion of services to youth that will be made possible by the partnership developed between Teen Challenge Mannum and Murraylands Headspace. This will make it possible to care not just for the social and spiritual needs of our young people but will provide access for young people to professional services that were previously hard to access. Murraylands Headspace has purchased new furniture and resources for the centre and will be operating the Headspace Clinic with Dr. Napoli and youth workers from Headspace on Monday afternoons 2pm to 6pm. I don’t believe there would be a Youth Centre in Mannum if it wasn’t for the generosity and support of the Mannum Baptist Church - a group of older people who wanted to care for our youth but weren’t sure how, so they opened their home to us, basically free of charge for the last 8 years. With very limited funds they have fixed, replaced and repaired things for one reason only: they care for our young people. Thank you. I would like to acknowledge

the support of the following: the Inter-Church Council, a group of Christian leaders, in particular Ken Bernhardt and Allan Stanley-Smith, whose support throughout this journey was just fantastic; the Mannum Police who often visit and chat with young people on a Friday night; the strong support from Mannum Community College and especially Steve Hicks, Caroline Holland and the team that organised today’s launch; Carole Ashford and the catering team, their support over the years has been fantastic; Mannum Foodland IGA for the donation of fruit for our launch. We highly appreciate the support of the Mid Murray Council and the presence of Mayor Ian Mann at the launch. Looking to the future, Convertible Café will continue meeting social needs on Friday evenings of Weeks 2, 4, 6, and 8 of term. TAG events will continue as normal, meeting social and spiritual needs and now on Mondays a linked Headspace Centre will meet social, physical and emotional n e e d s wi t h a c c e s s t o Professional Services. I am eagerly looking forward to the continuing partnerships within our community for the benefit of all of our young people. Joy Marks

DISTRICT CHURCH SERVICES For Mannum congregations ANGLICAN 6 Adelaide Road (ph: 8569 2385) Mannum, Sundays 10.30 am BAPTIST William Street (ph: 8278 3992) Mannum, Sundays 10.30 am CATHOLIC Mau Street (ph: 8531 1699) Mannum, Mass: 1st Sunday 9.30 am, all others 8.30 am LUTHERAN 79 Cliff Street (ph: 8569 2863) Mannum, Sundays 9.00 am, Sunday School 9.45 am during school terms. Everyone welcome. RIVER WORD CHRISTIAN CENTRE Greening Street (ph: 8569 1333) Mannum, Sundays 10.00 am SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST

17 King George St (ph: 0419 855 941) Mannum, Saturdays 9.30 am, Sabbath School 11.00 am

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Mannum Golf Club Championship Finals une has been a big month at the Mannum Golf Club, with the Men’s and Women’s Club Championship qualifying rounds and finals taking place. Both the Men and Women had to qualify by playing two stroke rounds. The semi finals and finals were played in a match play format. The Ladies contested only A grade while the Men played in A, B and C grade based on their handicap. The Ladies Championship Final was held on Thursday 18th June over 27 holes. This year the final was contested by Leanne Quast and Mary Underwood. The weather was fine but cool, and with the course being in excellent condition from tee to green it made for good playing conditions. After the first nine holes in which both players hit the ball well, Leanne gained a lead to be 4 up. The second nine holes saw a lot of drawn holes. Although Leanne held the advantage in distance, Mary was more than able to make up for this with her good play on and around the greens. After 18 holes Leanne still held the lead with 6 up. The match concluded on the 22nd hole with Leanne able to sink the putt and win the Ladies Club Championship with a score of 6 and 5. Saturday the 20th June brought cold and windy conditions for the Men’s semi finals. Accurate hitting, A grade top qualifier Matthew Bormann was drawn to play against big hitting fourth qualifier Shaun McGlashan. Matthew was able to win the match with a score of 3 up. Another big hitter and second qualifier Ashley Reichstein played against the third qualifier

in Craig Hogben. Ashley was able to win his match with a score of 7 up. In the 36 hole final on Sunday 21st, the weather conditions were more friendly with a clear calm day. Again the accurate play by Matthew Bormann saw him lead by 4 up at the 18 hole lunch break. As the afternoon play continued inaccurate fairway hitting from Ashley proved his downfall and Matthew went on to win the match by 8 holes. Matthew has now won 7 Club Championships, which is a great effort. B grade semi finals were contested on Saturday and saw Trevor Miller versus Neville Bottroff, Trevor being the victor. Keith Dohnt versus Denis Jericho, saw Keith being the victor. Sundays 27 hole Final was a very close tussle between Keith and Trevor, which saw Keith win on the final hole. C grade semi finals were also played on Saturday between Neil Warhurst versus Rodney Porter with Neil winning on the 15th hole. The other qualifiers were Craig Chadwick versus Len Brain, with Craig winning the match on the 16th hole. Sundays 27 hole final was also closely contested between Craig and Neil, with Craig winning on the 24th hole. Congratulations to all players who contested the minor and major rounds. The Mannum Golf Club is always looking for new members. If you have played Golf or are interested in giving golf a go please contact the Mannum Golf Club: 8569 2066. We have Memberships to suit your needs. Neil Warhurst

PUZZLE ow many words of 4 or more letters can you make with these 9 letters? • Each word must include the letter in the shaded box • One word includes all 9 letters

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Breast Cancer Network Australia Forum held in Adelaide rd

n June 3 over 400 South Australian survivors of breast cancer (including one man) and their supporters attended a forum hosted by BCNA and held in the National Wine Centre in Adelaide. The response to the invitations to attend the forum was so great the original venue of the Art Gallery was very quickly found to be inadequate. Guest speakers were Lyn Swinburne, CEO of BCNA, Raelene Boyle, Olympian and breast cancer survivor, Dr Tabitha Healey a medical oncologist from North Adelaide and author Dr Stephanie Dowrick who is also a breast cancer survivor. It was a very

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informative and enjoyable afternoon with lots of laughs. Also attending were the Advertiser and Channel 10 who took photos and video footage of the happy crowd out in the courtyard before the forum started. BCNA is an Australian national organisation whose role is to inform, empower, represent and link together people whose lives have been personally affected by breast cancer. Their logo of a pink lady is well known through their participation in events at AFL fo o tb a ll ma t c h e s , the ir association with Baker’s Delight and the pink bun fund-raiser (it was announced at the forum that

this year’s effort had raised $1million) and the ‘Field of W o m e n ’ d i s p l a y s wi t h silhouettes of pink and white ladies. They also publish a magazine with wonderful stories of changed lives, new medical updates of treatments etc for both breast cancer and ovarian cancer patients that I have found to be a very encouraging and informative read. It was also announced that BCNA is now linking up with ‘beyondblue’ as being treated for cancer can also lead to depression and that was one point that Raelene brought up in her talk on her own experience with breast cancer. If you have been affected by breast cancer and would like to

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be part of a network of people working together to support each other and help get better medical services for all those affected you can join online at www.bcna.org.au or phone 1800 500 258 for more information. A few of us here in Mannum would like to create our own ‘Field of Women’ display, perhaps down in Mary Ann reserve, sometime in the near future. If you would like to take part in that please let me know (Heather Constable, mobile: 0407 940 772) and we can start organising one. Once a date has been set, BCNA will send us a box of the necessary ‘goodies’ to do it. Heather Constable

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The Hall

Happenings

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his month the management committee have been busy planning for a mini camp at the start of July as well as our fantastic camp-of-all-camps in October! We have enjoyed hot lunches which proved very popular. We are lucky to have some great kitchen whizzes and are looking forward to our dinner get together on Friday night. We celebrated Wo rld Environment Day by visiting serenity nursery to get new plants for our garden at The Hall as well as tending the plants at Little Anne Reserve that we planted over a year ago now.

Thanks again to the Mid Murray Council for granting The Hall permission to plant. It has encouraged our group to get busy outdoors, and it was fantastic to see the new path on the reserve. Our garden is having a huge make-over so check it out sometime! We have had classes on offer including art and a wide variety of computing classes including using flash drives, cameras and CD burning which are our most requested tech help. Peter has continued 1-on-1 Guitar lessons and the BYO crafters have worked on a variety of projects including painting and sewing. Excursions on the bus have gone to Tanunda and Victor Harbor. Big chunky, groovy month had by all. July will rock too so come in and grab a calendar or call 8569 1643 to join the mailing list. Open 10am–3pm Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Jessica Clark

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Kev’s Shed, Blaizeaid Headquarters [Lois and Ray Quast are back from Victoria. This is an edited extract from their email reports of the experience. The full text (very much longer) is available on the “Extras” page of the Mannum Mag website (see page 27). Editor.]

Sunday 7th June: There was a quilting show at Flowerdale for the long weekend, so we just had to go today. A nice little exhibition with painting and photography and a few small items to purchase if you wanted. I was able to resist. Monday 8th June: Today we went to Joe and Anika’s property, near Wandong, not that far from here. You may remember we gave Anika a rose as we had run out of quilts. Two came late today. They went past the property and could not get back up the hill again. Ray offered to go and pull them up. He backed down a reasonably steep and slippery hill, hooked onto their tow bar and pulled them up. This time they were going backwards. We were running wires in a fence line today and making boxed typed stays. It was cold, in fact it was freezing. 6 degrees when we went back to the house for lunch. Joe gave us a warmer-upper, grappa, it was good. It warmed us from the inside out. On our way back we drove through an area where the cows had been for sometime and the ute started to slip. Ray planted his foot. We managed to hit the cattle feeder. No damage though. There are wombats everywhere, 3 wombats dead in a space of about 500 metres on the road. Another thing is a lot of the mountains seem to be of clay soil. I was surprised. Tuesday, 9th June: I thought yesterday was cold; today it was a very foggy, wet morning (4.5 degrees). We went back out to Joe

and Anika’s. It was drizzling. There were some very steep hills to go over and we had to get back again. That decision lasted for about 10 minutes, we decided it was too dangerous. We understand now why the Vics leave for the north in winter, it is frightfully cold here. Back in the van with the generator and heater going, it just didn’t feel right not to work. There is so much satisfaction from helping the survivors. I wish more people could experience this. We are all such a happy bunch; like minded people here for the same reason. We want to help fellow Aussies. There were visitors from Tasmania and England. They come from all parts of Australia and the world. Susan, one of our quilting girls from Mannum, sent another 3 quilts. They will put a smile and probably a tear on someone’s face. They really are appreciated. Wednesday, 10th June: It was very wet up on the mountain today; slippery as well. The group that had been sent to Kinglake came back as it was snowing. More rain. We worked at Strath Creek. Leaving, we set off down the track we came up. Part way down the the ute slipped side on to the hill, then slid sideways. When we stopped sliding, we were going down hill backwards. I prayed a lot just then. Scary stuff, it would have been easy to roll over sideways. Home is looking pretty good. Thursday, 11th June: A good night’s sleep after our scary experience and we were ready to go out working again. It was hard yakka but it was a pleasant day weather wise and we enjoyed it. A quilt was given to another family who had lost everything. I asked one of the volunteers working there to take it. The man she gave it to said

something along the lines of “Why is it always the women who get all the stuff. The men never get anything.” Hmm, Food for thought, maybe? Friday, 12th June: Freezing cold today. Lit a fire so we could sit somewhere warmer for morning tea and lunch. Visited two young couples where we had dropped off quilts. They are still living in their caravans. Saturday, 13th June: We decided to go out while it is fine - not working anymore in the rain, too cold and too dangerous. Sunday, 14th June: When I got the 3 quilts posted by Susan, I said to Ray it might be nice to give a quilt to a couple we missed on an earlier visit. They were a young couple with 2 young children. They lost everything, all of it. We gave them a hug, a quilt, chatted for a while, then another hug. I had tears in my eyes before I left, I felt so sad for them. I hope we helped make a difference to them today. Tonight we heard one piggy was missing. It’s going to be Saturday tea. Some of the girls were not happy. Monday, 15th June: Freezing cold this morning, frost on the windscreen. Last minute touch-ups on this property and then it is all done. It’s the first property we have worked on that we have actually finished. What a great feeling! Tuesday, 16th June: Ray and I and another bloke put in about 300 steelies with a pneumatic dropper knocker, made out of an old jack hammer. Knocking them in by hand would have taken well over a week, with sore shoulders to boot. At breakfast 4 new blokes told us they came from Angaston. When they knew we came from Mannum, one said you probably know Joan and Russell Male. Joan is my sister. We are planning a “Piggy Party” for Saturday night to go with the pig

that was slaughtered. Ray and I have to think how we can dress up. Oh, my goodness, not too keen on that. Wednesday, 17th June: It was really, really foggy again this morning, but as the fog was lifting it looked quite beautiful. Eight local ladies from the Rotary Group made tonight’s tea. Friday, 19th June: The last 2 mornings have been so cold that the condensation inside the van has been frozen. It was our last day of work today. The camaraderie here is something to be experienced. The Barossa Boys have loved it too. They said its a real privilege to be here, and we agree. Saturday, 20th June: No more fencing for us, a bit sad really. We had our “Piggy Party” and it was such fun. We had a huge roast dinner, entertainment supplied by the volunteers, a memorial service for poor Mork, the young pig that was slaughtered. Ray, myself and three other volunteers did a “Roast Pork Wrap Dance”, it was a real hoot. Then Kaye, from Cornwall, England, read a poem she had written. At the end of each verse we went “Oink, Oink, Oink”. There were other items as well. We had such a good time. I gave the last parcel to a young couple who had lost everything. She was so thankful for it. We were all in tears. Its going to be really sad leaving this place as we have had such a good time, and have made lots of new friends. Tuesday, 23rd June: Arrived home safely today. We have had the most wonderful experience. Looking forward to catching up with family and friends. Cheers Lois and Ray.

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Whistle Toot News from the Mannum Dock Museum

he Mannum Dock Museum is a busy place these days as the museum area is undergoing some changes. The boiler of Captain William Randell’s paddle wheeler “Mary Ann” has been moved and lowered so it is now easier to see inside it. New display boards are being prepared that tell the stories of the early days of the river trade, its characters and the beginning of the town of Mannum. There are other plans being considered for revamping the back chamber of the museum, and to have some interactive, electronic exhibits. The gallery always has an exhibition on the go of one sort or another, many of the exhibitions come through the Country Arts Service. The current exhibition is “In The Top Paddock” featuring works of art by Margaret Worth and Toyotake Yamauchi. His wood sculptures are unusual and show his considerable skill in manipulating and crafting wood - well worth a visit. The PS Marion has been out on short cruises at Easter time and during the House Boat Open days. The scones, jam and cream refreshments always prove very popular and help to raise money towards the upkeep of the boat. On 20th April the Mannum Dock Museum and PS Marion were visited as part of an educational excursion for 80 primary school children from Adelaide. Jenny Callander the Museum’s coordinator and volunteers showed the children and school staff through the Museum and the Key Beam engine display. The highlight for the children was a cruise on the PS Marion. Other functions have included the Shared Stitches of Mannum quilting exhibition and a dinner for the Ridley Lions group. The Rockford dinner cruises are coming up and are fully booked. Volunteering at the Museum and on the PS Marion is lots of fun, interesting and rewarding. One of our regular volunteers is Kay

Stevenson. Kay is a mine of information about Mannum and cheerfully catalogues donated collections of memorabilia, gives expert advice to the museum meetings and always has an amusing story to tell about historical characters. Kay is a devoted mum and grandma and is often called in to help with the grandchildren. For further information about volunteering and future events please ring Jenny Callander at the Mannum Dock Museum on 8569 2733 or visit the website: www.psmarion.com Jenny Callander

The PS Marion is now enjoying deeper water at her Arnold Park mooring thanks to a friendly ferry.

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The Council has prepared a draft Business Plan and a draft Budget for the 2009/2010 financial year which set out the objectives and the activities that the Council proposes to undertake during the coming financial year. The public are welcome to view both documents at the Council Offices at Cambrai, Mannum and Morgan during normal office hours or to view the documents on Council’s website, www.mid-murray.sa.gov.au

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until 5pm Thursday 9 July 2009. The Council will also provide the opportunity for the public to attend the meeting of Council to be held on Monday 13 July 2009 in the Council Chambers, Main Road, Cambrai between 9am and 10am for the purpose of asking questions and making submissions on the draft Business Plan and draft Budget. Dean Gollan Chief Executive Officer Mannum Mag

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† Choristers Corner †

Out Of This World

Busking and Serendipity

Astronomer’s Corner epending on the telescope you have and your need to ease the scan of the sky for those images extraterrestrial in origin, your best friend may well be a tripod and some form of shelter. The wind chill at this time of year, even at 10 degrees, will make any length of time seem like an eternity as the breeze circulates the already chilled air of the night sky. Some form of makeshift half dome of cardboard will stop the flow of cold air which soon chills, putting the familiar frosty film on everything. All that you touch is below the temperature for a pleasant evening. Some of the good things to come from modern technology are battery hand warmers and eyepiece defrosters. Although a large shed may block the wind, a down side at certain times is the “boiling” of the image by a roof that is cooling down from the days heat. Currently the Scorpion is overhead in the evening. Giant Jupiter and its moons just off the horizon can entice anyone out to look at this special solar system celebrity. Saturn is well placed in Leo for some viewing that allows a lower power telescope with some form of motor drive attached to track it for longer. Mercury, Venus and Mars are the early risers and seem enhanced by the morning aspect as they close in passing. An ideal situation is to have a spare telescope especially for photographing through one and observing in another. Although the set-ups can become elaborate, edging away from mobility as a trade off. In all astronomy, gaining the best vantage point away from city lights and haze can enhance any image. A good star atlas like Norton’s is invaluable, as it will help you to find familiar places and co-ordinates when trying to locate objects where the background is usually brighter than the object.

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t is said that luck, chance, good fortune or serendipity favours the prepared mind, and it is intriguing to note that Sri Lanka was called Serendip even before it was known as Ceylon. The word “busking” comes from the British Navy, when ships were just cruising around, and now is a modern term for Street Musicians. These have been part of cultures from ancient times, and include town criers and market sellers like fishmongers. Over time, the rhythm of the words became rhymes and the tones became tunes, like “Cockles and Mussels”. The most famous twentieth century example of Street Musicians would be the Cambridge Buskers. Late in 1970 it is said, impoverished Uni students Michael Copley with his recorder, and Dag Ingram with his piano accordion stood on the platform of Blackfriars railway station without the fare to get home. They knew only two songs, Eine Kline Nacht Musik, and The Entertainer which they played relentlessly until a London Transport Officer asked them to leave!

Probably their minds were too focussed on their plight for luck or good fortune to favour them that day, but their musical enterprise was born. Now, on streets all around the world, their humorous irreverent renditions of classical pieces complete with errors, and whose composers may be spinning in their graves, have delighted and entertained many people, who willingly toss money into their instrument cases. Sales of their recordings are still available in the 21st Century, so the “prepared minds” of Copley with his woodwinds plus ocarina, along with musical partner Ian Moore, (alias Dag Ingram) plus piano accordion, voice and percussion, are still basking in their Serendipitous success as the Cambridge Buskers. Mannum Town Choir is in Winter Recess, so NO REHEARSALS IN JULY AND AUGUST. We will resume in Spring, (early SEPTEMBER) and members will be contacted in August. Watch the Mag for details. Christmas programmes will commence at this time. Elfrieda Wallent

One morning at church, the pastor noticed little Alex standing in the foyer staring up at a large plaque. It was covered with names with little flags mounted on either side of it. The six year old had been staring at the plaque for some time, so the pastor walked up, stood beside the little boy, and said quietly, “Good morning Alex.” “Good morning Pastor,” he replied, still focused on the plaque. “Pastor, what is this?” he asked. The pastor said, “Well, son, it’s a memorial to all the young men and women who died in the service.” Soberly, they just stood together, staring at the large plaque. Finally, little Alex’s voice, barely audible and trembling with fear, asked, “Which service, the 9:30 or the 11:15?”

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White Wreath Association

Suicide Prevention

Memorial Day Service

You Can Help

his year on 29 May a memorial service for victims of suicide was held at the Palmer Pavilion. This day is supported by the White Wreath Association which has been established to raise awareness of suicide and raise funds to support people affected by suicide. About 30 people attended the service where 8 memorial wreaths were displayed in memory of those who have lost their lives through this tragic circumstance. The purpose of the afternoon was to provide a safe comforting environment for family and friends to come together and remember their loved ones without fear of facing the stigma attached to suicide. The White Wreath Day aims to raise awareness to the wider community of the

extent to which suicide and the lack of its acknowledgment affects people’s lives. Guest speakers shared personal memories and talked about some of the things individuals might be able to do to help prevent someone from taking their life, and how they might support the family and friends of suicide victims. If anyone would like to become involved in supporting the White Wreath fundraising events held in the first week of October or the organising of a service in 2010 you can contact Janet Kuys on 8569 4009. For more information about the White Wreath Association call 1300 766 177, or visit the website: www.whitewreath.com Janet Kuys

hese very brief notes are extracted from a speech given by Dr Stephen Napoli at the White Wreath Memorial Day Service. If you are at all concerned seek professional advice.

Depression • About 2/3 of people who complete suicide are depressed at the time of their deaths. • Two-thirds of children with mental health problems do not get the help they need. Suicide Warning Signs The more signs observed, the greater the risk. Take all signs seriously and seek professional advice. Indicators of Risk • Extreme hopelessness. • Lack of interest in activities. • Heightened anxiety or panic attacks. • Irritability and agitation. • Global insomnia. • Talk about suicide.

• History of trauma or abuse. • Loss of a relationship (friend, divorce of parents). • Lack of social support. • Stigma associated with seeking help. The Danger Signals • Prior suicide attempts. • Psychiatric problems. • Substance Abuse. • Family history of suicide attempts. • Accessibility of firearms. What to Do • Take it seriously - 75% of all suicides had given some warning of their intentions. • If you think that someone is suicidal, ask them about it. • Be willing to listen and don’t show shock or disapproval. • Be actively involved in seeking professional help. • Avoid trying to explain away the feelings... don’t say things like “you have a lot to live for” or “you are just confused right now”.

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Mannum Rowing Club Centenary of Foundation s part of the Mannum Rowing Club’s Centenary celebrations of Foundation in 2010 and first Regatta in 2011, we are compiling a book containing the history of our Club based on the personal accounts of individual members. If you would like to contribute, and I strongly encourage you to do so, you are invited to put pen to paper or fingers to keyboard and record your personal account and recollections of involvement with the Mannum Rowing Club for inclusion.

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The deadline for gathering stories is 31st October 2009, so that compilation and preparation for publication is completed in time to celebrate the Club’s Foundation in early 2010. Please contact Debbie Wilkinson (8569 1631) or Brian Bormann (8569 1813) with any questions or contributions. Thank you to all those people who visited the Rowing Club during History Week this year, we hope you enjoyed our display of memorabilia.

100 Word Challenge Flood Bound At William Creek n the 1960s, the old Ghan rail route still travelled to Alice Springs via William Creek. This tiny settlement east of Coober Pedy on the Oodnadatta Track, hosted many a delayed train passenger during the cyclone season when “the Creek came down.” We were stranded on the Ghan for 36 hours, that steamy January, with families returning after holidays, so there was much juvenile rejoicing at train track washaways. However, after 1½ days, despite exciting guitar campfires, train supplies now reduced to corn flakes and cola, strangely the kids happily boarded the train to Alice Springs – and school.

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Ridley Lions Annual Dinner at the Mannum Dock Museum n June 16th the Lions of Ridley enjoyed their annual Handover Dinner at Mannum Dock Museum aboard the Paddle Steamer Marion. Guests including the Mid Murray Mayor Ian Mann and his wife Bobbie were ushered into the upper entertainment lounge cabin and served with delightful h’ordœuvres while pre-dinner drinks were available at the cabin bar. Ringing of the boat’s bell summoned the thirty guests and members to the lower dining area where retiring Lions Club Member Laurie Schmid of Swan Reach conducted the evening’s program and inducted the incoming board for the 2009-10 year. Executives for the coming year are Leigh Smith, President and Geoff Hennig, Secretary, both of Cambrai and Tony Friebel of Nildottie, Treasurer. Mayor Ian Mann spoke of Lions local activities and proposed a toast to Lions International before presenting members with their Years of Service lapel badges and making a special presentation of the James D Richardson Award to Ivan Dettloff of Swan Reach for 20 years of long and extensive service. He also presented Geoff Hennig with a key award from Lions International for new member introductions. Tony Friebel spoke of the extensive assistance given by volunteer friends of Lions and Lions partners and proposed a

toast to them which was responded to by Ingrid Clark. A fund raising raffle, the cause of much hilarity, was conducted by Peter Clark of Sanderston and Helen Hennig of Cambrai with Bobbie Mann being the most successful winner. In his report, retiring President Geoff, mentioned that in an effort to make meetings more appealing, and possibly to attract prospective new members, the Club has held Dinner Meetings of a different style from the usual hotel format; trialing Combined Work (business) and Social Dinner Meetings. The combined Work/Social Meetings were a little unwieldy with some partners being neglected during business discussions. However, the social atmosphere provided by the BBQ Dinner format, with separate Work Meetings was excellent. He appealed to members to individually approach and make the acquaintance of anyone who might possibly consider joining the fun of Lions membership. Many older people are surprised to hear that Lions has a large percentage of women members nowadays, including the very approachable District Governor, Corinne Stone. While we are a very small club, with an aging and declining membership of now 8 members, that very much depends upon and appreciates the input of community helpers, we need to induct new members as a priority if we are to survive.

Retiring Secretary Ivan Dettloff of Swan Reach, Treasurer Tony Friebel of Nildottie, Ian Groth of Mannum Lions and Garry Chadwick of Cambrai enjoy pre dinner drinks at the Lions of Ridley annual Handover Dinner aboard the PS Marion at Mannum.

He thanked the members for their unflagging support and commitment over the past year. The highly successful evening was made possible by a team of volunteers from the Marion led by Chef Pamela Francis that catered for the occasion serving delicious foods on the century

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Helen Hennig of Cambrai with Emily and Sonya Friebel of Nildottie enjoy pre dinner drinks at the Lions of Ridley annual Handover Dinner aboard the PS Marion.

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Getting to the Bottom of A Financial Crisis saw Phil Bigman the other day driving down Main Street in his Porsche. There was the obligatory symbol of success, the statuesque blonde, in the passenger seat. Phil and I were at uni together. We did Economics and Politics, it was easier than working for a living. He quickly went on to get an MBA, assuring me that it meant Master of Bless All. At the same time he had already begun to venture into the world of finance and investment. One of his early ventures was to take over a small pottery which had arrived in the hands of the receiver. Phil had the idea that he could produce small items in art deco form and market them on a world wide basis as curios. His first attempt was to produce a set of bookends. He didn’t bother to have the designer produce a mirror image but just put two the same together to be sold as a pair. At least that was his idea. The bookend was in the form of an L with the base given the appearance of turf appropriately coloured; the vertical part ha d the appearance of a red-brown clay brick wall. Protruding from the wall was the buttocks of a pig, complete with curly tail and rear trotters firmly planted on the turf. Using the internet Phil succeeded in finding an international market for the curio. Always thinking big, he developed a logo which he intended to put on all his products. The logo was in the form of two concentric circles containing the familiar hash symbol. Some unkind people suggested it was really the double o double cross. Everything went without a hitch. Well almost. It wasn’t until after the firing of the first one hundred thousand that it was discovered that the logo had not been impressed on the base. Phil was adamant that the product was not to be sent

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Mid Murray Council Mid Year Report From the Coordinators Desk ell the Beanies are starting to come in, but we would sure like to see a lot more. Don’t forget, there is a $100.00 prize for the one that is judged the best. All the beanies go to ‘Camp Quality’ for ‘Kids with Cancer’, so lets see all your fun creations and make the task really hard for our judges, as it has been over past years. Watch out for our next fun promotion, in line with the SA Government program Go For 2 and 5, that endorses eating 2 serves of fruit and 5 serves of vegetables a day. We will be holding lots of activities over the next six months including, Pot to Pot, that will take what you grow into the kitchen and make satisfying and healthy dishes. There will be tips on purchasing and selecting fresh fruit and vegetables, and a trip to Adelaide Central Market. If you are interested in computers why not have a chat to Brett, he has been facilitating a great new Computer Club, definitely worth checking out. If you wish to participate in one of our Computer Courses we have many on offer, including the very basics, up to the more advanced. If there is something you would like to learn, please come in and have a chat at 39 Randell Street or give us a call on 8569 2129 and we will try to customise to suit your needs. The next Accredited St John’s CPR Update course will be held on 31st July, 9:00am to 12:30pm at the Mannum Day Care Centre, come and see us or give us a call to register. We are in the throes of organising another shopping trip to Adelaide by bus. This is a great day out with the bonus of some retail therapy and good company. Watch the Mannum Mag and ‘Street Flyers’ for more info coming soon. Remember you are always welcome to drop into MMCSS, we’ll make you a coffee and if you would like to do something not on offer, let us know, we are constantly looking for new ideas.

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lanning Staff and the Planning Policy Work Group have been working through the Mannum Township Development Plan Amendment and the Public Consultation Process has been recently conducted with a Public Meeting held in May, with many submissions made. The submissions are currently being addressed by Council and the appointed Planning Consultants, Outhred, English and Associates, so that after Council has adopted its new policy the DPA can be approved by the Minister. Council has also commenced its Heritage Survey. Budget Time is again upon us and at Council’s June meeting, whilst discussing the Draft Budget, it was recommended that Council borrow the funds required to finalize some sealing works within the District. The proposed budget will be passed by Council at the meeting on Monday 13th July. The AGM for the Mannum Dock Museum Board is set for Saturday 15th August at 12 noon, and nominations for the three elected positions are to be sought from the community. At t h e M M C R e s e rv es Management Work Group meeting on the 7th May it was moved that in relation to Mary Ann Reserve a Jet Ski Policy be endorsed by Council and the riverbank area from the existing stop-and-shop jetty upstream to the current houseboat mooring area be designated a jet

ski free area, and the riverbank area downstream from the existing stopand-shop jetty to the boat ramp be designated a jet ski landing area and suitable signage erected. Also at that meeting, the Younghusband Reserve 868 Sustainable Recreation Management Plan dated April 2009 was endorsed. This Work group has also been addressing issues with the future of Haythorpe and Bolto Reserves and their future management. On Wednesday 13th May, 140 people attended the Mayors Reception held at the Mannum Leisure Centre, this was to honour the great contribution made by our many volunteers in the area. You will have noticed that the New Council Office building is well underway and should be completed by the end of July. This of course has been a long time coming as previous Council had budgeted the money for the project and the New Council continued the commitment with extra funding as was required. The building has been designed to ensure adequate use of light and can be labelled as Carbon Energy Efficient. Association with the relative Government Departments for the River issues has been ongoing. The Low River Level brings with it the problems associated with boat ramps, riverbank slumping and the continuation of the operation of bot h F errie s at

Mannum. C o u n c i l will continue to monitor and resolve these issues where possible. The Mid Murray Community Support Service presented to Council their exciting proposal in an application for a Government Grant to provide the building pledged to be purchased by Council for Community use to commission the building and its surroundings. MMCSS requested that Council give “in principle support” to them to allow them to apply for the Grant. If successful, Council will lease the building and surrounding land to MMCSS and they will manage the building and coordinate its use for community groups. Council has received many requests from Community Organisations to utilize the building, an exciting prospect if successful. For further information contact MMCSS/CHIPS 8569 2129. A Public Consultation was undertaken regarding the Skate Park being located on the land adjacent to the Old Primary School Building on Walker Ave, and it was adopted that Council move forward with the necessary development application to keep the project moving along, as funds need to be spent from the Regional Infrastructure Grant by September. More information will be issued in the next Mannum Mag. Cr Kerry Yeates

No Kidding he morning still had the nip of winter. A whimsical lemon vapour rose from the bitumen as Martin swung their van out of the caravan park alongside the Bogon River. Rains had been good this year. Puddles lay along the highway, inviting wagtails and honeyeaters to plunge and dip, while ravens strutted haughtily, checking out tasty morsels left by trucks of the night before. “What was that?” asked Kelly. “It wasn’t a rabbit or young ‘roo - too dark, almost black.” “Don’t know,” replied Martin.

“Hey, kids! We’re in my old country now. Uncle Ted and I used to ride our horses through bush like this - tall pine, grey gum, gold-dust wattles all along little creeks … magic country.” “Can we stop and explore, Dad?” asked Brady. “Sorry, son. Can’t get off the road. We’d bog. The highway’s built up here to avoid those floods we never have nowadays. Y’see, this country is flat nearly all the way to Broken Hill. You can count the hills on one hand. But when it rains, the water can’t get away.”

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“Look, Dad - a baby goat,” said Brady, “and its mum. Hey, they’re getting through that fence into the scrub. They’re pretty colours.” “Pretty destructive,” mumbled Martin. To be continued

Facts: • Australia exports more goat meat than any other country in the world. • Goats learn quickly and can be controlled with electric fencing. • Goats will scramble and are great climbers. Jacqui Merckenschlager

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From Your Local Member

Ageing in the Murraylands

Labor Neglects Mannum

with Millie

annum and regional South Australia were neglected in Labor’s State Budget, which slashed funding for roads and health and failed to deliver on jobs and water. Families will be hit hard with Treasurer Foley increasing hundreds of fees and charges by between 4% and 36%, despite only 3% inflation. And the Budget failed to include any new mone y fo r d e veloping broadband - the lifeline of modern businesses - in the regions. “After eight years of poor performance, the city-centric Rann Government has thumbed its nose at Mannum and the regions,” said Member for Schubert Ivan Venning. Mr Venning expressed concern over the reduction in spending on rural roads and country health and the lack of relief for families and small businesses “...who have fallen on difficult economic times.” Some key areas of concern are: • County Health SA expenditure has only increased by 1.3% compared to 3% in Adelaide. • Funding for rural road improvements has been slashed from $7.76 million a year to just $760,000 this year. • Further downgrading of the R e g i o n a l D e v e l o p me n t Infrastructure Fund, with funding now at $2.5 million a year. The Liberals will increase that to $7 million a year. Mr Venning said State debt is soaring towards $6.6 billion while the State’s unfunded

superannuation liability has hit $9.7 billion. “Labor’s newly-created Sustainable Budget Commission is charged with cutting $750 million from the Budget, with public servant jobs and services in country South Australia in jeopardy,” he said. Mr Venning said South Australians can judge the Budget by asking themselves ‘What three things has Labor done to benefit me over the past eight years?’ “We still do n’t have desalination plant or any large scale stormwater harvesting schemes in place despite being in the worst drought ever - and now they are going to slug South Australians up to 36 per cent for their water to fund the plant.” Mr Venning was also disappointed that the De p a r tment o f P r imary Industries and Resources of South Australia (PIRSA) will have 71 jobs cut immediately, and a further 101 positions will be axed over the next three years, with a reduction of $1.7 million to their research area “it just doesn’t make sense,” he said. “ I f e v e r we n e e d e d independent, non commercial testing and advice, it’s now. Is Government just stepping out of this area and leaving it to the commercial sector? “South Australians should be outraged - this Budget promises everything but delivers nothing.” [Extract from Ivan Venning’s media release. Editor]

ear MMs, Dignity. A word that sums up how we wish to live and die, being honoured, esteemed, valued, respected. We strive to like and respect ourselves. We long for others to treat us with dignity, not because it’s politically correct, rather to show that they see the spirit within us irrespective of how our body looks or our mind works or messes us around. Periodically the media report serious incidents of abuse in nursing homes, like kerosene baths, wet beds, people starving because they need help to eat, or mice nibbling at defenceless residents. Some of us might avoid visiting people in care because of the impact of seeing residents just sitting, or some ‘crazy’ might keep harassing us with conversation that doesn’t make sense, or grab us fiercely because they cannot get outside locked doors. We fear we might end up like that. An article on page 16 of this month’s Mannum Mag describes the vision and work of a Murraylander original, Steven Wells, to help people with disabilities improve their health and enjoy life through gardening. Over the course of a few years, the

grounds of the rehabilitation centre where he works have been totally transformed, creating places of beauty, tranquility and whimsy as well as activity, conversation, stimulation. Patients benefit, their visitors love it, and the staff use it. What a challenge it offers to aged care complexes. Dementia, strokes, wheelchairs, nothing can take away the enjoyment that plants offer. They can reach all of our senses, sight, smell, touch, hearing, taste, so that even the most profoundly disabled person benefits. I wonder what part nature had to play in Helen Keller’s life. Please read about Steven’s work, look at the photos on his website, and join in improving the lives of our locals, and ourselves, in whatever way you can. Enjoy giving joy, Mature Murraylanders. Millie

Sillie Millie says: Dignity indeed, Millie. You’re not going to get me into the garden! I hate plants. I hate flowers. I hate soil. I’ll get my fingers dirty! That’s not very dignified! In fact, I hate getting old.

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A Sensory Garden Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre in Kew, Melbourne

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mell me”, “feel me”, “eat me ” . Ho w invit i n g , especially for someone living in an institution. These are some of the signs in herb alley, one section of a sensory garden created by Steven Wells outside the Acquired Brain Injury Unit (ABI) at the Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre in Kew, Melbourne. At the recent meeting of the Murray Bridge Social Garden Group, Steven described how his work as a Clinical Nurse Specialist has evolved into working 3 days a week as a nurse, and the other 2 days using his training as a horticulturist to beautify the grounds and develop gardening activities with patients. Wanting to improve the “garden” around the ABI Unit, he started work on it just one hour per week within his nursing time. Management and medical staff soon noticed that both the behaviour and wellbeing of patients who spent time gardening improved. Those of us who love gardening would say, “But of

course! We’ve always known that gardening is therapy.” From that small beginning in March 2003, the Horticultural Therapy Program has emerged and now runs throughout the year on 2 days a week, with Steven working either one-on-one with patients or with groups. It has been such a success with staff, patients and visitors that money comes from a variety of sources for paving, feature walls, sculptures, furniture, plants, tools, hot house, potting area, storage shed and so on. And a support group of volunteers help with everything. Activities are tailored to suit patients’ abilities and interests, and to improve their functioning, like increasing balance, dexterity, hand/limb strength, fine motor skills, spatial awareness, planning tasks, processing information, short term memory loss, increasing concentration, and reducing agitation and stress. Patients see the garden-related activities as non-threatening, purposeful and

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normal, something they can talk about and show their visitors. Steven says that as succulents are very forgiving, “and it doesn’t matter which end of a cutting goes into a pot of soil”, they are a favouite in the potting shed, and sell well at the site’s garden events. “It’s a garden that has fragrance, different textures, colours, shapes and aromas. Different things for different people will stimulate senses and bring back memories”, Steven said. He designed a rainbow wall to draw people through the garden and provide bright colours throughout the year. Little surprises appear in unexpected places, thanks to the imaginative design of pathways and planters, and offer a continuous sense of discovery. One patient makes garden sculptures and replaces them regularly, so what you find in that nook will always be a surprise. A secret, screened area with a water feature and a few butterflies is able to accommodate a wheelchair, and provides a spot for solitude and meditation. Larger outdoor “rooms” have been created with seating and screening so that family groups can have privacy. Steven says the garden has created a sense of activity, and has

given people a real lift so they enjoy their workplace. “I have walked past on a number of occasions to witness patients and families enjoying the fresh air and pleasant garden environment. Particularly on a sunny day it is great to see families and patients and kids outside enjoying their day together”, said Jackie Prendergast, Assistant Director Of Nursing. Steven is a past President of the Horticultural Therapy Association of Victoria, and a sessional lecturer at the University of Melbourne for the Community & Therapeutic Horticulture short course. For a visual taste of this garden, see: http://photos.connexus.net.au/sjwells

The recent Open Garden in Mannum featured lots of succulents amongst the zillions of plants. Dare I hope that some of our locals might capture Steven’s vision and work with our Mannum health care providers, including the Sanctuary developers? I’m sure his parents in Murray Bridge wouldn’t mind him coming home again soon to use his expertise in Mannum. Lyn Gross

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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*Asthma Clinic / Continence Clinic / Diabetic Clinic / Dietitian / Hypertension Clinic / Immunisation / *IMVS Collection Centre / Youth Clinic - “Convertible Café” / Psychologists / *Physiotherapist (Public) / *Home Aged Care Assessments / *Home Medication Reviews / *Echocardiograms / *CentacareFamily Well-Being Support / Private Podiatry If you would like to attend any of the Day Centre programs but cannot drive *Doctor’s referral required here, please contact me (8569 0219) and I will arrange transport for you. Page 16 Mannum Mag Issue Number 37

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Mannum Police eported crime has continued to slow in the past month, most likely due to the cold weather. In the past month the following has been reported to Police.

22/5 - 26/5: Theft A scooter and a tricycle were stolen from a shed at the Kindergarten. 5/6: Theft A bottle of alcohol was stolen from the Pretoria Hotel. 13/6 - 17/6: Theft Clothing was stolen from an Adelaide Road washing line. 15/6 -16/6: Theft & Property Damage A 4 wheel drive was stolen from a property on Long Gully Road and was then used to drive around two

properties at the corner of Ramm Road and Belvedere Road, driving through fences and gates causing damage to the fences and gates. 19/6 - 20/6: Property Damage Graffitti has been written on the meter box at the Bowling Club in Randell Street. 23/6 - 24/6: Property Damage Two windows and lights were smashed and other fittings damaged in the toilet block at Haythorpe reserve. 25/6: Property Damage Three windows were smashed in the toilet block at the southern end of Mary Anne Reserve. Assistance is sought from members of the community in relation to the above matters. If

you have any information which may assist in the investigation please contact the Mannum Police Station on 8569 2211 or 13144. During the same period the following arrests and reports occurred in this district. Arrests and Reports 3 5 4 2

Drivers reported for drink driving. Drivers cautioned for traffic offences. Drivers reported for traffic offences. Driver reported for exceeding speed limit. 3 Vehicles defected. 2 Persons arrested for fighting in a public place.

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

Sergeant Mick Towie

annum and District NHW held the June meeting at Mannum Senior Citizens’ rooms. Simon from the Traffic Branch addressed the meeting. He gave a very informative session on the road rules and policing from a Traffic Officers perspective. This included dealing with hoon driving and other offences for which a vehicle can be clamped, and also the methods for testing drivers for drugs other than alcohol. Our next meeting is the AGM. It will be held at Aruma Ski Resort Wongulla at 7:30pm on Tuesday 21st July 2009. All are welcome and a light supper will be provided. Any one who would like to attend from Mannum is welcome to meet at the Leisure Centre and we will car pool for the journey to Walker Flat. All interested persons are welcome to attend. Next Meeting Tuesday 21st July, 7:30 pm. Aruma Ski Resort Wongulla

M Mannnum Rowing Club The SA Rowing Association Awards he Mannum Rowing Club was well represented at the SA Rowing Association Awards night on Friday 12th June Mannum came 2nd to Murray Bridge in the Co untry Premiership and 2nd to Port Adelaide by 4 points in the Male Masters Premiership. 76 year old John Banks won the Individual Male Master Award.

John Banks John started his Rowing career as a 14 year old coxswain in 1946. In 1948 he began rowing in schoolboy crewed events and progressed through the ranks in fours and eights. 1956 was the year of the Great Flood. Some may remember in 2006 the photo in the Advertiser featuring a Sculler and a Mens Four training in the main street of Mannum in front of the Pretoria Hotel. As it turned out, John happened to be the Sculler

in that photograph. In 1958 John won the State Senior Scull against Bob Bradley and was selected to Represent SA. He had to decline due to the fact he would have had to pay all his own expenses, which was a lot in those days. However, he was fortunate to be Stroke of Mannum’s Lightweight Four that was selected to Represent SA in the Penrith Cup at the Kings Cup Regatta that same year. In 1961 he left Mannum to live and row at Murray Bridge where, in 1963 again in a Lightwe ight Four, he represented SA in Brisbane. From then, John retired from rowing due to business commitments. In 2006 as part of Mannum’s 1956 Flood Celebrations, John together with the original crew that featured in the 1956 flood photograph were asked to give a Demonstration Row Past. Due to the absence of the

coxswain (Deceased) Brian Bormann was co-opted to take his place. Brian, together with many others, could not get over how someone after 40 years out of a boat could jump in, take a few fixed slide strokes and take off as though he had never been out of a boat. As it so happened, Max Lindsay was doing the commentary on the day. What was said between Max and John after the event remains a mystery. But, whatever was said, it prompted John to come out of retirement and start Competitive Masters Rowing and to this day still continues. Credit is due to his wife Claire for her support. Not to be left out, she has taken on the role as Coxswain for the last couple of seasons, rowing with John in Mixed Doubles. He was certainly a worthy Recipient of this Award. Brian Bormann, Club President

All welcome, especially new members. Tea and coffee provided after the meeting. For further information contact Tony Eversham: 0428 856 911.

Dean Reschke, Alan Chadwick, Gerald Chadwick, Hanley Pullar and John Banks at the 2006 re-enactment of the 1956 Flood.

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Up the Golden Staircase hen I was little I loved stairways. We had two in our big old house and I used to sit on the narrow back stairs on Sunday morning and watch the adults through the bottom door that never quite closed. It opened into the big kitchen and everyone gathered there on leisurely Sunday mornings to chat and laugh. There were four generations in our house from my great grandmother through to me and the family included aunts, uncles and cousins at various times. I could sit on the landing three steps up and listen sleepily to the family chatter until I was ready to wander out for breakfast. It was a warm safe place to get ready for the day. Our whole house was always full of people. Downstairs was for daytime but upstairs was for day and night. My parents had a tiny kitchen and living room for themselves there and my aunt and grandparents and whatever family were staying at the time all slept up there as well. There were comings and goings and quiet conversations in the huge hall that ran the length of it. I had regular visitors to my bed for bedtime stories and I often crept into my grandparents room when thunder threatened. My aunt and I had “adult conversations” in her bit of living space when I was a bit older. The one bathroom was there and the hall got a bit congested some mornings. I tried to stay out of the way til everyone was off to work. Upstairs was a busy place. The big front hall staircase curved around the outside walls

up to an open landing. It was an impressive entrance hall but seldom used. I was the only one to regularly climb the stairs, hanging on to the banister and peering through at the activity I was reluctantly leaving. Because it was that stairway that my mother used to send me up to bed every night. She would say “Bedtime. Up the golden stairway.” I knew there was no arguing. Sometimes I got too tired and someone would carry me up the stairs. Mostly, I climbed it alone, looking forward to my warm bed. I knew the rest would be coming later and I wouldn’t be alone long. Now I’m at the bottom of another staircase. I’ve been roaming around in this place for my three score and ten and I can sense my Heavenly Parent getting ready to say “Bedtime. Up the golden stairway.” I am reluctant to go. There’s a lot going on that I want to be in on. But I’m getting tired. Still, I have a lot of friends waiting for me and three generations of family that I understand a lot better than I did when they were here. We have things to catch up on, misunderstandings to straighten out, love and fellowship to renew. I see the younger ones looking at me askance sometimes. They think I’m past it. They are right but not the way they think. There used to be an unkind saying that old folks had “one foot in the grave.” It was wrong. We have one foot on the staircase.

Dressage Day

he Club held its annual Dressage Day in May. The weather was fine but cold which made a perfect setting for a hot cup of soup and a BBQ lunch The day ran smoothly with full entries on the day. All horses and riders performed excellently with great results. Denise Frahn was the judge giving all riders a knowledgeable test to read. An excellent day was had by all. Results. L/R Test A: J/R Test A:

M Kluge, Milo; L Foster, Millie called S Kluge, Milo; C Kluge, Millie; A Schache, Jackson [Mirinda Tuscany]; R Gassner, Chloe; L Gassner, Chloe J/R Test A: M Hayes, Chloe; C Hayes, Bailey J/R Test 1: called C Kluge, Milo J/R Test 1: S Kluge, Millie J/R Test 1.1 A: Schache, Jackson [Mirinda Tuscany] S/R Test 1 A: Wagenknecht, Max [French Impact]; J Schache, Max [French Impact]; H Webb, Jack S/R Test 3: J Swalue, Springfield Harley; M Casey, Stelaw; H Webb, Jack; P Noble, Oakfield Prince S/R Test 1.1: J Swalue, Springfield Harley; P Noble, Oakfield Prince S/R Test 1.3: E Noble, Kirkman; M Casey, Stelaw; K Hayes, Cooper S/R Test 2.1: Y Kennedy, Jazail Sirhan; E Nobel, Kirkman; K Hayes, Cooper; T Brennan, Chez S/R Test 2.3: Y Kennedy, Jazail Sirhan S/R Test FEI 2: T Brennan, Nick

Mannum Riding Club will hold their next rally on Sunday July 12th. All horses, riders and visitors are welcome Contact Jodie Swalue 8569 3030

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Cooking Dilemmas Dilemma: I have a cast iron char grill pan thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a real chore to clean after cooking meat on it, especially if the meat has been marinated, have you got any suggestions? Solution: Someone after my own heart. Cast iron is my favourite and treated the right way, it can be non stick and endure a lifetime of cooking.

Clean by covering with a good layer of salt (so you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see the bottom), then place over medium heat. The salt will help loosen and absorb any meat juices that have cooked onto the pan, when it looks thick, crusty and perhaps discoloured, its done. Use a wooden spoon (with a straight edge is ideal) to scrape out the

salt. Rinse, scrub with non-abrasive brush and rinse again. Rub with oil before storing. To make a non stick surface and to season (wash new cast iron cooking vessels first) fill up with oil, and place over low heat (as low as you can) for 4-6 hours, take off heat and allow to cool completely. Pour

off oil and wipe with paper towel, wait at least 48 hours before using. Cheers and happy cooking, Angie. Send your cooking dilemmas to Angie, 39 Randell, St Mannum, SA 5238 or Email: mmcss.angroesler@internode.on.net Angie Roesler

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An Australian Adventure Vivian Garner (Summer Begins.)

e arrived in spring and by the time we got settled summer was well on the way. The weather got hotter - and hotter. The landscape got browner and browner - so did my kids. I learned to go out in the morning or after 2 pm. The main street shut up shop for lunch hour - by the hottest time of the summer it shut up for two hours. Swimming became more and more popular with the kids - by school holidays, after Christmas, the oldest four had had lessons in school and were off wearing their ‘swimmers’ to the local Olympic sized

pool. They were there every day, wearing their hats, sitting in the shade, drinking from their water bottles. Daphne had heat sickness once but she went into Harris’ with Jeannie, and Pat had her under the fan and damp towels quick smart - she never did it again. I’m not sure which she feared most - getting sick or the ‘rubbishing’ she would take from her friends. Amazing what peer pressure can do. Summer was delightful. When the kids weren’t swimming they were off catching yabbies in the local creek with friends. Strenuous activities were limited to cool times of the day

and I learned to get up early and get the gardening, shopping, washing, whatever over. By 11 everyone was looking for shelter. By 2 the kids were restless and by 3 they were off to the pool and the street was bustling with neighbours doing yard work, veggie gardening and house maintenance. Edgar’s hunting mate, Rex, was determined we were going to have a good Christmas so he went off and found us a proper Christmas tree. Rex wanted us to have one like he saw on Christmas cards. It was so big he had to trim it to get it into the house and even then it hit the 10-foot ceiling.

My grandfather used to put up a giant every year that he found and cut himself. The whole family would gather putting their presents under it, but since we had been married we’d settled for something a bit more practical. Rex didn’t want us to be home sick. That big tree and knowing how hard he’d worked to make us feel at home did the trick. I did have a bit of trouble with Christmas carols. Sitting at the school concert in 40E C heat singing “Jingle Bells” felt unreal, especially as we sang “dashing through the snow”. To be continued

Roller Disco A Great Night Out want to tell parents about how great Roller Disco is at the Leisure Centre. DJ Simmo is back and putting on a great night for the kids each fortnight. I took my girl recently and stuck around for the two hours to see for myself what it was like. The kids had great fun and were entertained with games and challenged in the dress up competition. The atmosphere was friendly and fun loving and the kids enjoyed

the independence of a few hours out at night without their guardians. They were well cared for by the staff and a great group of older kids. I really recommend, if you could use a bit of time kid-free and would like to encourage your kids to have good healthy exercise and independence, that you consider this great community activity. Jessica Clark

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Angie’s Cooking Tips

aking food purchased last as long as possible before it spoils is getting value for your dollar, so this month a few tips for storing food. Hope it helps. Let’s start at the beginning. When purchasing cold, fresh or frozen food, make it the last thing in the trolley before the checkout. Taking cooler bags or a small esky for the back seat or boot to provide good storage for the trip home, and transferring to the fridge or freezer ASAP after purchasing, are important steps towards getting ‘bang for your buck’, and for keeping food safe as well. Rewrap fresh meat or fish with fresh wrapping, place in a zip lock bag or an air tight container to help prevent freezer burn. The supermarket wrapping is designed to allow oxygen in to keep the food colour looking bright. Air is the enemy in storing food!

A few tips on what not to freeze (it’s probably shorter). Vegetables with a high water content, like cucumber and lettuce, because water expands when frozen and destroys the structure of the cells, so when thawed it will be a mushy texture, not desirable at all. Sugar breaks down during the freezing process so jam would become runny. Dairy products as a rule are not suited to freezing, although I have had some success with thawing milk in the fridge (as all frozen food should be thawed). This Apple and Sultana Cake recipe will store well in an air tight container for 4 days, if it lasts that long.

2 apples, finely chopped 1 cup sultanas ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda 1 cup of boiling water 185g butter 1 cup castor sugar 1 egg 2 cups sifted plain flour Grease well and line the bottom and sides of a 23cm slab pan. Preheat oven to 135°C. Combine apples, sultanas, soda and water in a bowl, cover and cool. Cream butter and sugar in a bowl with electric mixer until light and fluffy, beat in egg. Stir in the flour and apple mixture. Pour into prepared pan. Bake 1 to 1¼ hours. Cool before turning out. Happy cooking. Cheers Angie.

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I Think That I Shall Never See . . . I’m seated midstream on the stump of a rivergum, grey as its memory of youth and the prime, pinned and secured by the butt of a noble son, freed from life’s trappings and ageless as time. Stretching ahead, curving left in the distance, headstrong and headlong it storms past my feet; boiling with anger yet quiet as a monastery, Arcoona Creek dumping all on its beat. Gone without trace is the blood it spilled generously, shunting this wreckage now marking its course; smooth-tumbled quartzites of infinite contours, the careless reminders of infinite force. Max Merckenschlager A New Challenge

part from the obvious use of a wordprocessor to “process” words it can be used to add another dimension to poetry. The challenge is to add a physical structure to a poem so that when it is printed the shape of the poem illustrates the text. Here are two examples to get you started. A word of warning: Use tabs not spaces to align sections of the poem. A space does not have a fixed width. When the work is printed it may not appear as you intended. Editor.

Trees Trees are marvellous things, They don’t mind the rain. After the drought in summer They shoot right up again. In summer sun or winter rain, I’ve never heard a tree complain. I like it when its balmy, But 40 is too hot. I like the green in winter, But the frost — I’d rather not. Summer is hot and dusty, Winter is cold and wet. The rain makes things go rusty, And the hot sun makes me fret. I wonder if the worlds at fault, Or is it only me? If there is another life, Can I come back as a tree? Vivian Garner A boy ate cake from dawn to dusk. He grew not tall, but wide. His tummy swelled up fit to bust. To the limit stretched his hide. Then one day he left the ground. He floated clear away. He was never seen again. What more can one say? There is a moral to this tale about your daily bread. A feast of yeast may make you rise and not the cake I n s t e a d ! KGB

For time to think and dream alone, I wandered off all on my own. I went walking by the sea. A vision there appeared to me. Betty Bloggs was sitting down. Her back right– angled to the ground. Her long and lovely, lithesome legs were stretched across the beach. But this alluring vision was a mirage, out of reach.

KGB

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Mining Town Pianist The broken hill was a mans’ place, a harsh space, a graceless place. A grey slag dump slumped behind the yellow house, a mountain of rock, crushed and discarded, crushed and discarded. And when the north wind swirled and rolled the red dust into town, the red dust from the fragile soils of Western Land Leases, the grey slag spat and menaced the little house. She played as though her heart bled the red earth … the red earth, eroded, dumped against her fence, spat over the top, smothered a pathside patch of mignonette and wallflowers, perfumes in exile. Her liquid notes enfolded and nurtured her young family, created a place not ravaged and plundered, scarred and disembowelled. Her fingers flew across the keys, Rakmaninof and Tchaikovsky held back the rolling menace. Her fingers flew as deftly as a swallow, conquering distance to alight in far off lands of cool, green summers. But she stayed, playing lovely dreams at bedtime. “Play some more, Mummy, play ‘Rustle of Spring’. Play ‘Moonlight Sonata’!” She stayed, a housewife, dusting away the red dirt, woodstove cooking, sooty copper washing. She conquered the stony yard and created a patch of spring, a lattice of leaves against the harsh white summers. She shut out the pub brawls with roses and plum blossom and organised singalongs around her piano, and picnics in the redgum creeks. Her butterflies wore little girl dresses with flaring skirts, and straw hats and white gloves on Sundays. When the mans’ town tried to harden her, she played like a concert pianist Beethoven, Debussy, Mozart and Rimsky Korsakov and the harsh light fell more softly through chintz curtains and the crows cawed with more sorrow than before, as the world passed her by.

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Care to Sing Along? ou cannot have missed it! Michael Jackson has died. He didn’t appeal to me. Predating the Baby Boomers, much of their music didn’t appeal to me either. However, the artists of the 60's might be on to something. Some of them are revising their hits with new lyrics to accommodate the ageing Baby Boomers. Mind you, the Beatles were way ahead, looking forward to being 64.

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Illumina By The Sea

art of the Vision Statement of the Ilumina SA Women’s Choir, which was established in Adelaide in 2008 with Rosemary Nairn OAM as Musical Director, is to ‘sing in an atmosphere of friendship, developing excellent choral skills across a broad cross-section of music styles’. On a recent Sunday afternoon I had the pleasure to listen to their Illumina By The Sea program at St Andrews By The Sea Church in Jetty Road, Glenelg. With three guest artists, the afternoon was filled with beautiful music and voices, which captured the audience, especially me. The afternoon began with a four-part arrangement of Advance Australia Fair, and concluded with a rousing Funiculi Funicula, in which many of the audience joined. Other pieces included a haunting rendition of Hallelujah, made popular by the Choir of Hard Knocks, Misty, Didn’t My Lord Deliver Daniel, Musica Dei and Anything Goes. Several of their pieces were sung a cappella, and all without music - an amazing achievement, especially when many were arranged in four parts. The three guest artists were flautist Tamra Renton, harpist Peri Gol,

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and tenor David Gauci. Tamra is a talented musician who not only plays the flute, trombone, saxophone and piano, but also sings and composes. Two of her pieces were Gavotte and When the Saints Go Marching In. The harpist Peri Gol plays a Celtic harp in an orchestra of seven harps, and two of her pieces were the beautiful Serenade to Spring and Pachelbel’s Canon. Her harp, which is quite different from an orchestral harp, was left to her by her grandfather. David Gauci was a firm favourite for the afternoon, entertaining us all with a mixture of classical and modern numbers. Two pieces I particularly enjoyed were Music of the Night from Phantom of the Opera, and Anyone Can Whistle by Stephen Sondheim. For me, this was an amazing afternoon, especially as I heard about it only the evening before. A beautiful church with no spare seats; a happy, smiling choir who conveyed their joy of singing to their audience; and three guest artists who shared their talents and joy of music with us all. It was truly an afternoon to remember. Sue Hoffman

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Property Manager New Elders Team Member e welcome Melissa Muster to the Elders Mannum team as our new Property Manager.

Melissa is a proven professional in Property Management, having been the leading Property Manager at her previous employment and a finalist in the Real Estate of South Australia Awards for excellence for two years running. Melissa has completed her Certificate Course in Property Management, Commercial Leasing Level I and II, and has a Certificate IV in Property. With her experience, enthusiasm and dedication to the job you can be assured that your property will be managed with the utmost professionalism. Property Management is no longer just about collecting the rent. There are many laws which relate to managing an investment property which vary from state to state. Laws are there to protect both landlords and tenants, therefore a thorough knowledge and understanding of these laws is paramount to protect all parties. We at Elders Real Estate Mannum highly recommend to current and potential investors that they employ the services of a qualified and experienced Property Manager to manage their rental property. Our professionally trained and experienced Property Manager, Melissa Muster, will provide you with a comprehensive management service. Melissa is a experienced Property Manager who will pay attention to the finer details and continually strive to maximise the return on your investment property. Give Melissa a call for a confidential chat on 8569 1003. Elders Mannum Team

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Chippy Chatter

Under The Toadstool The Chaos of Household Rearrangement th

n Wednesday 10 June, at the Mannum Club, CHIPS hosted the 28th Friendship Lunch for our clients and volunteers. Our ‘Blue’ theme was a great success, with many guests stepping out in a variety of blue clothing that they managed to “beg, borrow or steal” or find in their cupboards. The effort was really appreciated and certainly made the day. Despite the cold weather, it was wonderful to see over 100 people enjoy the spectacular entertainment and meal. On arrival everyone was given a lucky ticket in the prize draw held later. A Quiz, with 18 questions based on the Blue theme, was conducted. This was fun to compile and it really got the think tanks working. Entertainment was provided by Darrel Ridley and Joy Bishop. The six costume changes were expertly carried out and the song and dance routines kept our toes tapping for an hour. Most of us knew the words to the songs we participated in and Darrel ‘Lost His Trousers’ in the final amusing little skit. Song requests for the rest of the afternoon were taken by Barry Martin from 5MU - Stranded on Vinyl, a happy coincidence to be there on the right day. The lovely two course meal was catered for by the Club, which provided a variety of main courses to suit all tastes. The service provided by the friendly staff was fantastic, as was the table decoration in the ‘Blue’ theme. Thank you to all concerned. The afternoon ended on a happy note with clients and volunteers well entertained and sated, a fun time was had by all. Do you enjoy driving? CHIPS is always looking for volunteers to join our National Award winning program. We have a shortage of volunteer drivers. All volunteers undergo a police check, and once this has been approved, we can include you as part of our team. Volunteers are reimbursed for ‘out of pocket’ expenses. So if you are at all interested in giving a little time please come in and talk to us at 39 Randell Street or phone 8569 2129, Monday to Friday 10.00 am to 4.00 pm, except public holidays.

abitually, it’s later rather than sooner that I recall the sequence of events sparking previous household reorganizations. Usually, the memories come as I survey the piles of books and possessions in the self-created chaos; so, generally speaking, it is much too late to cancel the project. They, the memories, are the usual mix, like “Oh that was when I found such and such again,” or “I wonder how so and so is?” or “I haven’t seen those things since I last rearranged the lounge room.” This time my trigger was the smeary, dreary state of the windows. Midwinter is a gloomy time anyway, but how can something which appears to be a relatively small project suddenly get so out of hand? How could I have forgotten how sparkling clean windows show up dusty window sills, highlight cobweb- festooned curtains, spotlighting stacks of books and tired-looking

furnishings? Suddenly, the living areas are filled with things: heaps of cushions, drapes, curtains, rugs and furniture. Everything is in transit, and on its way to somewhere else! Lamps sit dimly waiting to be cleaned; and what do I do with all those half burned dusty candles? Somehow they always manage to look tacky! Bottles of wine I didn’t remember I had, are all appropriately covered in the dignifying dust of age (well that is how I respect them), awaiting my decisions on their respective futures. Some lost things thankfully are recovered, like placemats and the broken banjo mandolin, but there is a big risk of losing things all over again too! Thank goodness that my vacuum cleaner is bright RED and I happen to live under a red toadstool! Elf

Jim’s Quick “n” Easy Dumpling Recipe Drop-in Morsels Ingredients: 2 cups of plain white flour 4 teaspoons baking powder (bi-carbonate of soda) 1 teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons soft margarine or soft butter 1 cup of milk (or more) Method: 1. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. 2. Evenly mix in soft butter or soft margarine that has been kept at room temperature. 3. Stir milk gently into the flour mixture with a large wooden (or plastic) spoon and adjust the amounts to make sure that you have moist dough. 4. Make sure your soup or stew is on a gentle simmer, and steaming.

5. Shape the dough into balls. Teaspoon quantities for small dumplings, or for larger dumplings use tablespoon quantities. They will puff up as they cook. 6. Drop the dumpling balls onto the liquid. Do not intentionally submerge them. Cover the pot with a lid so that the dumplings can steam. 7. Check your dumplings after 10 minutes. Use a knife to cut a slit in one dumpling to check inside. Cook until dumplings are no longer raw in the middle. 8. You are now ready to serve your stew or soup with tender dumplings. Ladle into serving bowls, including a dumpling or two per bowl. Jim Baker

Marion Wilson, Coordinator

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MURRAY BRIDGE COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB Proudly presents Krystal Collins & Cutloose, Sunday July 26th, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, Imperial Football Club. Members $5.00, non-members $7.00. Lunch available. Trading Table, Raffle, Dancing. All welcome. Contact Brian 8535 4317.

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From 29 June the new contact details will be: Phone: Email:

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Hi-Lo Beds

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Monday 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 See note below Soccer Thursday 9:30-10:30 am Mannum Movers gentle exercise class 6:30-7:30 pm Men’s Boxing Circuit See note below Soccer Note: Junior and Senior Soccer Wedneday & Thursday evenings please contact Centre for times. 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

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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 (For this month it will be 30th July) 7:30pm Progress Association, Mannum Community College Staff room. All welcome. Last Monday 1:30pm Hospital Auxiliary, Meeting Room, Esmerelda Street Weekly Monday, Wednesday & Friday 10:00–3:00 The Hall, 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

2009 PUBLICATION DEADLINES Friday (12 noon) For Publication in July 24 August Issue 38 August 21 September Issue 39 September 25 October Issue 40 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 MMCSS/CHIPS) Email facilities provided by Broadband Anywhere

2009 Community Calendar July Market/Trash ‘n Treasure Mannum Showgrounds Date: Sunday 5th Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm Cost: Free Admission Contact: Irene Lovell 8569 2541. Sites Available Historic Murray River Paddle Steamer Cruise on PS Marion Date: 6th-10th Contact: Jenny Callander, Mannum Dock Museum 8569 2733 Mannum Agricultural Society AGM Schache Hall, Mannum Showground Date: Wednesday 15th Time: 7:30pm Contact: Geoff Skein 8569 2385 August Market /Trash ‘n Treasure Mannum Showgrounds Date: Sunday 2nd Time: 9:00am--2:00pm Cost: Free Admission Contact: Irene Lovell 8569 2541. Sites Available SALA (South Australian Living Arts Festival) Arnold Gallery will be showcasing river-related photographs from local photographers during the Festival. Date: 7th-23rd Mon–Fri: 9am–5pm Sat & Sun: 10am–4pm Contact: Jenny Callander, Mannum Dock Museum 8569 2733

MMCSS Calendar

Mid Murray Community Support Services

Pop in between 10 am - 4 pm at 39 Randell St Mannum. Ph: 85692129. Weekly Programme Contact MMCSS for details. Registering for courses & programs is essential

Monday Art Classes with Evelyn. 12 noon-3 pm. MYOB. On demand, 6:00 pm-9:00 pm. Tuesday Starting Out on Your Computer. Start 7/7/09, 1:00 pm-4:00 pm. Belly Dancing at the Mannum Community Club, 5:00 pm-6:00 pm. Wednesday Getting the Most Out of Your Computer. Start 8/7/09, 1:00 pm-4:00 pm. Getting the Most Out of the Internet. On demand, 6:00 pm-9:00 pm. Digital Story Telling. On demand, 9:00 am-12 noon. Thursday Knit-In Group. 1:00 pm-3:30 pm. Community Art. 10:00 am-4:00 pm. Friday Cooking with Native Ingredients. Adult Literacy and Numeracy. On demand.

Special Events July 7th Men's Breakfast, 39 Randell St Mannum, 9.00am-11.00am. Bookings essential. 31st Accredited St. Johns Senior First Aid Course at Mannum Day Care Centre. Bookings essential.

Mannum School Community Library School Term Times School Holidays Mon, Thur, Fri: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Mon, Tue, Wed (am), Thur, Fri: Tue: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Wed: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Wed (pm): 04:00 pm - 8:00 pm Sat: 9:30 am - 12 noon Sat: 10:00 am - 12 noon Closed Sunday and Public Holidays. Further information: 8569 2005 Weekly Passenger Service Mannum to Murray Bridge For information or bookings: Jim & Beryl Brandle, PO Box 59, Swan Reach SA 5354 Phone: 8570 2093, Mobile: 0429 702 093, Fax 8570 2071 Every Thursday: Mannum Information Centre ø Pine Park Murray Bridge Depart Arrive Depart Return Mannum 10.00am Murray Bridge 10.45am Murray Bridge 2.30pm Mannum 3.10pm 1st and 3rd Tuesday: Mannum Information Centre ø Pine Park Murray Bridge Mannum 10.00am Murray Bridge 10.30am Murray Bridge 1.30pm Mannum 2.00pm

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