Mannum Mag issue 40 October 2009 by Mannum Community Magazine Inc

October 2009

Mannum, South Australia 5238

Issue number 40

Pedal Prix Season Finale Creditable Results for Mannum Community College Teams he Murray Bridge 24 hour race on a 2.5 km track, held on September 18-20 with 228 entries, was the final race in the Pedal Prix season. Mannum Community College entered three vehicles. Because of other commitments, student numbers were down for this event but the three teams performed very well. Mr Martin had the trailer there bright and early and parents transported students to Murray Bridge. The event begins with scrutineering on the Friday before the race. This involves all the vehicles being thoroughly checked by Pedal Prix Association officials. Students are required to ride the vehicles to check steering and braking. Any faults can be repaired, but this was not necessary as Mr Martin and the Pedal Prix students had everything up to standard. Parents set up the pit area on Friday morning and everything was ready for race day. Saturday had perfect weather for racing. Students were organised into rostered teams and at 12 noon the race began. Our three teams got off to a great start and riders showed their fitness and driving skill right from this moment. Apart from the occasional spectacular spill, the first afternoons’ riding went smoothly. As night fell so did the temperature. The night shifts are the hardest time for some students, but some thrive with little sleep. Most find it easy until they actually have some sleep - the waking up can be very hard. The pit area was nice and cosy with 2 heaters going (great for parents who don’t have to go and race). There were no major breakdowns for all three vehicles, just a few bent bars, mostly on the Primary vehicle. Unfortunately the Primary vehicle had a major crash in the last hours of the race, with an injury to our rider - but the team did finish the race.

Race Results River Rapids Free (Senior team) River Rapids Too (Middle team) River Rapids One (Primary team)

88th overall, 30th in category, completing 291 laps. 150th overall, 52nd in category, completing 253 laps. 190th overall, 46th in category, completing 228 laps.

Season Results River Rapids Free 51st overall, 19th in category River Rapids Too 93rd overall, 30th in category River Rapids Won 184th overall, 48th in category Thanks to all the parents and staff who spent a great deal of time organising things including teams, meals, pit area, vehicle transport and maintenance. A big thank you to Andrew Strauss and the Mid Murray Council for providing the greatest of luxuries - our own toilets. This made the whole weekend much more comfortable. At previous races we all had to endure the long trek to the often smelly and dirty shared toilet blocks. Having our own meant that the late night visits were much happier times for all. Also thanks to the Mannum Hotel for use of their large marquee. These events are a great experience for all involved; there is nothing better than watching your children speed around a track, overtaking and having great fun while exercising. Boys and girls are equal when it comes to Pedal Prix and they enjoy competing against each other for the fastest laps. It is also great watching their teamwork develop during a race. So please consider involving your children and yourselves next year. Lynne Noll

Australia Day Awards, 2010 he Mid Murray Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year and Community Event of the Year Awards will be presented on Australia Day 2010. Nominations Nominations are invited for both Citizen and Young Citizen Awards which will be presented on Australia Day, 2010. Australia Day Citizen To be eligible for the award, the person must be an Australian Citizen. There is no age restriction. Australia Day Young Citizen To be eligible for the award, the person must be an Australian Citizen under 30 years of age on 26 January 2010. Generally, persons nominated should be

Contents Angie’s Cooking Tips Ageing In The Murraylands

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Calendars & Dates Chippy Chatter Choristers Corner

residents of the Mid Murray Council area, however, non-residents who have made outstanding contributions within the Mid Murray Council area will also receive consideration. Community Event of the Year The Community Event of the Year Award will be presented in recognition of either a person or group who has staged the most outstanding community event during 2009. Closing Date Nomination forms are available at the Mannum, Cambrai and Morgan offices. Nominations will be received at the Mannum office until 5:00 pm on Tuesday, 1 December, 2009.

Cadell Harvest Festival 2010 Giant Pumpkin Competition he Cadell Community and Tourism Association have launched the inaugural Murray River Giant Pumpkin Competition. The competition will be a feature event at the annual Cadell Harvest Festival held on Easter Saturday at the Cadell Sports Oval.

D H Gollan, Chief Executive Officer

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Church Services Classifieds Letters

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Memories of Mannum 14 MMCSS & CHIPS Coordinator 19 Out of this World 8

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Police & Neighbourhood Watch 18 Puzzle 3 Under the Toadstool 23

Permaculture Group

Letters to the Editor

Regular Meetings in Mannum

Deadline 23 October 2009 for publication in the November issue

Thinking of a Holiday or Need a Break? Dear Editor, Recently Pat and I carried out something that we have been thinking of doing for some time, we spent some time staying at the Mannum Caravan Park. Early in July we joined in with ‘The Hall Group’ and spent two enjoyable nights at the camp in t h e b u n k h o u s e , wi t h entertainment and a bus trip of the local area, well organized by the Hall Management. I recommend this as a change for any local group. Later in the month we celeb r ated our wedding anniversary in a cabin. Again it was very relaxing and enjoyable. Because it was close to home we could still carry out the necessary duties, but we were able to spend three nights, meeting holiday makers from other parts of the country. We look forward to do this again and I recommend it as a break or change to anyone. You will be well looked after by the park managers. Trevor Muirhead

Friendly Street Spring Poetry Dear Editor, Attending the Friendly Street Spring Poetry Afternoon in Murray Bridge last month was a pleasure. There was a wide range of poetry presented to an appreciative audience. Credit must be given to our local Caloote poets, Jacqui and Max Merkenschlager who instigated this cultural event in our district. The Murray Bridge City Council and Arts SA also deserve thanks for sponsoring and funding the afternoon, a great initiative. E. M. Wallent

Mannum Community College Choir Festival of Music Dear Editor, I was privileged to attend the Festival of Music, when students of the Mannum Community College Choir joined a massed choir of Primary students from other public schools in the Adelaide Festival Theatre, on Wednesday 9th September. What a spectacular evening it was, musically and visually! Congratulations and thanks to the students who treated the audience to two hours of excellent entertainment and to the teachers, including Sue Love, who were responsible for making this experience possible for the students.

Mid Murray TPermaculture Group

Mallee meets on the 3rd Monday of the month, 7:30 pm at CHIPS in Mannum. Tea, coffee, etc. are provided. Please bring supper to share. Bring any food, plants, books, etc. that you would like to sell, exchange, lend or give away. We are an informal social group that provides a way for earth loving people to meet and form networks. I am looking for co-conveners who have done a PDC or have long term experience in permaculture. Please contact: Tamara Griffiths: 0407 457 707 he

Tamara Griffiths

Want a FREE Water-saving Showerhead? Showerhead Exchange Program isit the Mannum Office of Mid Murray Council to trade in your old one. November 2nd - 6th Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm T his p r o g r a m i s no t recommend ed for those households featuring gravity fed and old instantaneous hot water services due to 3 star rated s h o we r h e a d s no t b ei n g compatible. Phone the SA Water Swap and Save Hotline on 1300 365 422 or visit www.sawater.com.au for more information.

Heather Godleman

Cambrai familystore garage sale Come and set up your own stall in the car park adjacent to the Cambrai familystore. Join us for a day of sales, sausages and celebration! Sunday 18th October 09 Railway House, Main St Sellers arrive 9am, sites $10 Buyers from 10am onwards BBQ and Local Catering Vintage Car Rides Homemade Cakes Face Painting Australian Red Cross THE POWER OF HUMANITY

Lions Auction Mannum Lions Auction Mannum Showgrounds

Saturday 7th November Do you have major items that you wish to donate or sell on commission at the Lions Auction? If you let us know before October 10th we will mention these items on our posters and in our letter-drop advertisements. Contact: Des Green 8569 2734 Rob Bowring 0417 839 176 Dave Dowley 8569 1035

Shared Stitches of Mannum

would like to tell you about a group of women who don’t just sit on their ample, oops I meant dainty, posteriors sewing genteelly and sipping cups of tea. No, they are hard at work getting things done and a lot of that work is to help others. (I am qualified to comment as although I am a member of the group I am unable, because of commitments and extreme laziness, to join in the making of quilts for the needy, but I admire what others do.) Earlier this year the story of quilts made for the Victorian bushfire victims was publicised. Since then the Quilt Exhibition on board P.S. Marion raised $2000 towards the

upkeep of our paddle steamer and also resulted in donations of $1000

The sale of pink recipe books, the brainchild of Lois Quast, with all proceeds going towards Cancer Research, has raised $5304 - a remarkable achievement. Copies of this are still available at the Information Centre. The local Lions Club generously donated $500 recently and this is currently helping with the costs involved in making quilts for the Hutt Street Homeless and the local Teen Challenge. Congratulations everybody! PS. Lovely to meet some enthusiastic new members recently. Jo Kader

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each to Mannum’s Ambulance and C.F.S.

To accommodate a wide range of comments, short letters have more chance of publication. Longer letters addressing important matters will not necessarily be excluded. In general, aim for about 100 to 150 words, or less.

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Mannum Bowling Club

Cadell Harvest Festival 2010 Giant Pumpkin Competition From page 1

he Competition is open to the general public and growers will have the chance to win cash and other prizes; $500 for the heaviest pumpkin and $200 for second place. To ensure your pumpkin is the biggest and the best, seeds need to be planted in the next month. The organizers at Cadell have made it easy with a $5.00 entry fee including two free, giant pumpkin seeds to get you started. All entrants will be eligible for a mystery weight prize so everyone who grows a giant pumpkin and enters has a chance to win $200. Minor prizes of Seamungus fertilizer, proudly donated by Neutrog Fertilisers, will also be awarded. Schools along the Murray River have been invited to start growing and a trophy and prize will be awarded to the winning school entry sponsored by Thinkwater of Waikerie. Entry forms including the giant pumpkin seeds have been distributed along the Murray River and are available locally at Mannum Newsagency and Serenity Nursery, Murray Bridge. You can enter by emailing giantpumpkin@morgan.or.au or by phoning the Murray River Giant Pumpkin Competition

Coordinator Jason Baguley on 0429 800 095 and your seeds will posted to you. All registered entries will receive growing hints and updates by email and the website will be a great source of the inside news to ensure your pumpkin is the biggest and the best. Now is the time to enter and start growing and if you need any further information visit www.cadell.org.au or contact Jason Baguley. What a spectacle the judging day will be; a sea of orange pumpkins of enormous size. The Murray River Giant Pumpkin Competition will be an event not to be missed. “I applaud the initiative of the Cadell Harvest Festival Committee and wish the Pumpkin Growers every success in their endeavours to grow the Biggest One Yet,” says Mid Murray Council Mayor, Ian Mann, OAM. The Cadell Harvest Festival is held annually at the Cadell Sports Oval on Easter Saturday. A family fun day filled with country home grown fun - don’t miss the Scarecrow making competition, Kids Easter Egg Hunt, Cockroach racing and much more.

annum bowlers participated in the Reg Wakefield Memorial Shield game on Saturday 19 t h September. This was a game between the men and the women and offered a great opportunity for the selectors to try out some new combinations for their pennant sides. The weather conditions were perfect for play and the new synthetic surface was running very well. Twenty one ends of bowls were played during the afternoon. Four teams of men and women were involved in the Shield game. High tea was provided at the close of play and the cards were checked to determine the winners for the day. The men were successful on three rinks and the women took out the fourth game. Shots for and against were tallied up and the game went to the men by a 27 shot margin. Fay Wakefield, wife of the late Reg Wakefield, presented the shield to President Graham Leathers. Graham thanked all bowlers for making the day a great success and the ladies were

thanked for the excellent high tea. Junior Bowls During the past four weeks students from the Mannum Community College have been participating in lawn bowls as part of their physical education lessons. Bowling club members assisted in coaching and supervising the students each week. Many of the young bowlers showed great promise and put down some excellent bowls. They now have a good idea of what the game is about and some may take up the game in future years. Social Night bowls will commence on Thursday 5th November commencing at 7pm. The first 24 teams to enter the competition will be accepted. Single entries are also welcomed as they are needed to make up teams each week. The season will run for five weeks. Phone Jack Pitcher (8569 2012) to put your team in. Bowls are available from the club and we do have plenty of sets of bowls. Come along and enjoy the fun. Jack Pitcher

Debbie Alexander Tourism Manager

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

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LUTHERAN 79 Cliff Street. Ph: 8569 2863 Mannum, Sundays 9.00 am, Sunday School 9.45 am during school terms. Everyone welcome. 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 UNITING

Corner of Greening Street & Walker Avenue Enquiries: Phone one of the Elders. G Gobbett: 8569 1083, M Thomas: 8569 1005 R Marshall: 8569 1737, G McInerney: 8569 2076 Mannum, 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays 11 am, 2nd & 4th Sundays 9 am

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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 Score: 22 Good 33 Very good 43 Excellent

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Chippy Chatter OW! We did it. We set an all time record for attendance at the 29 th Friendship Lunch held on September 3rd. 115 people enjoyed a fantastic meal served from the Mannum Football Club kitchen, prepared by Mick Heward and his team. The food was fabulous and I didn’t hear one complaint. With a focus on Adult Learners’ Week, we had a display of art works painted by the students of Evelyn Machin’s Monday Art Class, and Brett Wallace gave a talk on opportunities for Adult Learning available at Mid Murray Community Support Service. Jan Springett was our Guest

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Speaker and took us ‘around the world in 30 minutes’. You really needed to be there to understand the significance of the false teeth and the huge bloomers. Jan kept us entertained before joining us for lunch and catching up with old friends and many of our clients who used to listen to her on the radio. Everyone enjoyed a great time a n d I c e r t a i n l y recommend the Mannum Football Club if you are planning a social gathering. Make a note in your diary for Wednesday December 9th, as this will be our Christmas Function and our 30 th Friendship Lunch. Details have not been finalised. We

will let you know when they are. We have been very lucky to have John, a new volunteer, join our team. John has taken on the role of window cleaner. Along with his wife Donella, they are doing a fantastic job. So please, all clients in need of this service, ring the office to make the necessary arrangements. We at CHIPS are committed to giving our clients the best possible service. If there is any issue or need you would like to discuss, please don’t hesitate to contact me at the office on 8569 2129.

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Mannum RSL Sub Branch Annual General Meeting Mannum Community Club Thursday 19th November 1100 hours Meeting to be followed by a sausage sizzle Ph: 8569 1560

Don’t rush. The sooner you fall behind, the more time you’ll have to catch up.

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Mannum Rowing Club News

he past two months have seen plenty of activity within the Club. The A.G.M. held on Sunday 23rd August resulted in Brian Bormann re-elected as President. Other Office Bearers are:

Vice- President: Max Lindsay Minute Secretary: Kris Lindsay Treasurer: Debbie Wilkinson Shared Secretary: Debbie Wilkinson and Brian Bormann Captain: Dean Mobbs Committee: Mauri Ryan, Robin Bourne, Bronte Elliott, Gerald Chadwick, Neil Bormann.

Brian Bormann gave a report of the years activities. (See Presidents Report page 6.) Added to the day was the Christening of two more new boats. One is Club “A” boat, ideal for Junior and older Master Rowers because of its light weight and durability. This boat was named the Mary Deer for her generous contribution in helping with the purchase, and at the same time in remembrance of her brother lost at sea. Mary has been a long time supporter of the Club, with one of

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her daughters being in a crew who won the Junior girls Australian Championship in 1984. The other boat is a single scull named BIM, purchased by Dean Mobbs as his own. This was christened by his wife Carol, (BIM being a nickname) presumably as a token of redemption for him spending so much time on the water, as a few of us do. About 30 people stayed on and enjoyed a BBQ and a few quiet drinks. At the moment 3 members, John andClaire Banks together with Dean Mobbs are in training for the World Masters in Sydney between the 14th and 18th of October, each rowing in numerous events, in different combinations and clubs, so we wish them well. Now that the football and netball season has come to a close, I would challenge people from those sports to form a group to come and try rowing through the summer. Great for maintaining your Aerobic fitness and keep toned. Upward age is no barrier.

ausages seem to be the flavour of the month, going by many requests for ideas on what to do with the humble sausage. A true ‘stayer’ throughout culinary history, the sausage has the reputation for being loaded with fat. While it is true the sausage is not the healthiest thing on the menu, I feel it can be included in a balanced diet. Top Tip: Monitor portions, look for low fat options, turkey or chicken sausages might be a leaner alternative. It is possible to extract some, but not all, fat by simmering sausages in water for 15 minutes and then frying, reduce frying time by 10 minutes. This low cost recipe can incorporate any variety of sausage you prefer - left over sausages or cooked from scratch. Other cooked meats can be easily substituted. What left overs have you got? Sausage Pie 1 pastry lined pie dish 2 cups cooked, diced sausage

1 large, sliced onion 1 cup grated cheese 1 cup cooked vegies, optional 4 eggs ½ cup milk Nutmeg, Salt & pepper to taste Line a pie dish with short crust pastry. Layer in cooked and diced sausage, (enough so that you can’t see the bottom), sliced onion and grated cheese. Option 1: A cup of any leftover cooked vegies could be added at this stage. In a bowl, combine eggs, cup milk, pinch of nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste, gently pour into pie, helping to settle evenly. Cook in moderate oven 30-35 minutes until set and golden on top. Remove from oven, stand for 10 minutes and serve with salad greens. Pie will firm up as it cools. Send your article suggestions to Angie, 39 Randell, St Mannum, SA 5238 or Email: mmcss.angroesler@internode.on.net Angie Roesler

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Mannum Rowing Club

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President’s AGM Report 23rd August 2009 nce again it gives me pleasure to deliver my third report as President of the Mannum Rowing Club. Thanks to the Committee for your support throughout the year. I believe the strength of the club falls back on the strength of the committee and that reflects on the achievements throughout the year with the resources and expertise we have. I would like to make mention of Kris Lindsay as our Minute Secretary. Debbie Wilkinson our Treasurer, who not only kept our finances in order, but worked tirelessly with her group of members in collating information for History week held in May and the lead up to our Centenary in 2010. This year seems to have passed very quickly, perhaps with the activities within the Club. The shed extension has been completed; thanks to Dean for organizing the working bees, and those who gave their time towards those small projects that have been on the back burner, e.g. video & storage cabinets, boat rack alterations, etc. We were able to have a very good fund-raising year which has resulted in the Club being able to upgrade our fleet of boats. We were also fortunate to acquire a couple of small grants

which went to some of the aforementioned projects. On the active side of things, we still had that small band of active rowers that competed at various regattas which resulted in coming 2nd in the Country Premiership beating Murray Bridge and 2nd to Port Adelaide in the Mens Masters Premiership (by 4 points). It was also pleasing to see some of the school students competing at some regattas, some for the first time. Our most Senior oarsman John Banks was awarded the Masters Men’s Individual Award, so a great effort by all. It is a little concerning regarding the river level as far as launching facilities. That is, being able to launch without damage to boats and for personal safety. Council has always been forthcoming with support and materials, but this has mainly been cosmetic, so I believe we need to have some plan of attack for a more permanent solution. It could well be that future regattas could be in jeopardy by not being able to provide a safe environment. So having said that, I wish the new Committee and the Club all the best for the coming Season.

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bout mid-December this year we will publish a special Visitor Edition of Mannum Mag, in the same format as last year. The early distribution helps you to contact more of the holiday season visitors. This is also an opportunity to offer holiday-season services to the residents of our community. The Visitor Edition of Mannum Mag is an opportunity for local businesses, clubs and service providers to address the residents and visitors to our community. We would like that edition to feature advertising customised for the holiday period. We need to start compiling the Visitor Edition now. In order to include as much information as possible and maintain flexibility in the layout, advertisers are asked to restrict the size of their advertisements to (91 mm × 65 mm). The cost will be $25. To register your interest and reserve a place in the Visitor Edition, you need to notify Mannum Mag by Friday 7th November by e-mail, telephone, mail or a note at the C.H.I.P.S. office (see page 28). Requests to modify an existing advertisement need to be lodged by Friday 21st November. Please contact us with your requirements as soon as possible.

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Mannum Combined Probus Club ur recent trip to the Lameroo Probus Club on 25th August was a great day out. On arrival, we were greeted at the Lameroo Museum by Lameroo Probus Club members who provided morning tea and biscuits. The museum was well presented with all the things of yesteryear that everyone our age could relate to. There was also a craft shop were purchases were made. Luncheon was then taken at the Lameroo Hotel. After hunger was satisfied members boarded the bus and travelled to Wilkawatt where Bowman’s manufactures all SA dog registration discs, sheep and cattle ear tags and broombush fence panels. His son designed and built three unique machines for their manufacturing process. Everyone was amazed how this machine operated. Broombush, fed in one end comes out the other end as complete panels, all wired up. They get their broombush from as far away as NSW. An enjoyable afternoon tea concluded a great day of fellowship with the Lameroo Probus Club members. At our September meeting the guest speakers were Eileen Dunn and Ruth Mason from the Mannum Hospital. Ruth based

her presentation on the various Call Direct Services to an Ambulance Service at your fingertips. Eileen based her presentation on all the health services that are available at the Mannum Hospital. Vice President Trevor Frahn thanked both speakers for their presentations and the valuable information given. Also, two new members, Joyleen Rosenzweig and Mirlene Bond, were introduced and presented with their badges. The next big event for the Mannum Probus Club is that we are the host club for the Annual Friendship Day. On that day approximately 160 Probus Club members will be coming from Murray Bridge, Strathalbyn, Tailem Bend, Meningie and Lameroo to attend this great day of fellowship. The Friendship Day will be held on Monday 12th October from 10:30am onwards in the Mannum Community Club. The day will consist of entertainment, Tin Pan Alley Band, quizzes and even some corny jokes. We hope to have as guest for the day Peter Goers from ABC 891 radio airwaves, Adelaide. The day will conclude around 3 pm with afternoon tea. Trevor Frahn

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Out Of This World

Our Solar System

Astronomer’s Corner

Some Comparisons

009 has been declared the International Year of Astronomy to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Galileo’s first telescopic observations in 1609. One of Galileo’s interests in our solar system was the largest planet Jupiter and its moons, featuring prominently in our night sky at present in the constellation of Capricorn. Jupiter needs only a small magnification to bring up the planetary disc. Using only a pair of binoculars, watching the planet and its moons over a long period will disclose their movement, sometimes crossing the disc producing a shadow on the planet’s “surface.” Jupiter is one planet which has something interesting happening all the time. Being a ball of hydrogen with traces of ammonia and helium and other gases, which form distinctive coloured bands across this complex clouded planet, it always provides something interesting to observe. Rising in mid October about 1pm Jupiter can be a good object to hunt for in late daylight hours at a magnitude of around –2.6. Our solar system has an array of planets all smaller than Jupiter. Current studies of stars produce discoveries of exoplanets (planets outside our solar system), often revealing two or more larger than Jupiter sized planets around the star. It is interesting that what is known about them reveals many such planets are very different worlds to our own, as are our other solar system planets for that matter. Some have captive orbits with constant exposure to the closest star with high radiation factors, with the possibility for life some way down the track or even non-existent, but that is speculative at this early stage. In October, Saturn returns to the morning sky but will be close to the sun until the end of the month. Venus is nearing its end as a morning star as that planet nears the sun. Mars is a morning object along with Mercury as they rise progressively after 1 am mid October.

Distance Radius from Sun

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A little girl goes into a pet store and asks the Manager “Do you sell little rabbits?” The Store Manager kneels down, to be at her level and replies, “Yes, dear. I have a very cute black bunny, a friendly brown bunny with long ears, and a very lovable white bunny. Which would you prefer?” The little girls puts her hands on her knees, leans forward and says, “I really don’t think my python much cares what colour it is.”

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Mass

“Day” Length

No. of Moons

58.8

Mercury

0.39

0.38

0.05

Venus

0.72

0.95

0.89

Earth

1.0

1.00

Mars

1.5

0.53

0.11

1.029

Jupiter

5.2

318

0.411

Saturn

9.5

0.428

Uranus

19.2

0.748

Neptune

30.1

0.802

Pluto

39.5

0.18

0.267

244

0.002

Use the numbers (except number of moons) to find the quantity as a multiple of the Earth value. For example, Jupiter is 318 times the mass of Earth and Mars is about half the radius (0.53) of Earth.

Mannum Golf Club Competition Results Sponsor: Males Meats Monthly Medal Competition: Stroke (5/9/2009) Winner of the day D Jericho Score 72 A Grade M Bormann Score 73 N Bottroff Score 73 S Mcglashan Score 73 A Reichstein Score 77 W Banks Score 78 T Johnson Score 78 Nearest the Pin 4 and 13 N Dalton 6 and 15 T Miller Sponsor: McCue’s Bakery Competition: Stableford (12/9/2009) Winner of the day K Dohnt Score 38 A Grade W Banks Score 35 D Wilson Score 35 S McGlashan Score 32 R Burt Score 32 Nearest the Pin 4 and 13 S McGlashan 6 and 15 N Bottroff

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Mannum Community College Book Week Anti-poverty Week nti Poverty Week runs from the 11th to the 17th of October. As we know, poverty has no boundary. We realize that more and more people are finding it tough to make ends meet and the calls on our food bank have increased hugely. Once again MMCSS and CHIPS will be having our “non perishable foods” collection bin at the end of the check outs in Foodland. The last 3 years’ collections have been wonderful and have helped to “bulk out” our emergency food bank supplies. Our Coin Collection Jars will be on shop counters in Mannum, for the change that

gets too heavy in your pocket or purse. We are also holding a cooking demonstration at the Mannum Community College on Thursday October 15th at 11am until 2 pm. Angie, our resident chef, will be doing the demo and if you attend you will be doing the tasting. How good is that? Please let us know if you are going to attend or we might not have enough food to taste! We do hope that as in previous years you, our Community, will once again dig deep and support MMCSS and CHIPS, thus enabling us to support the community. Jude Lowrey, Admin Assistant

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Hall Happenings i, from The Hall, 5 Greening Street. Sounds and smells have been wafting through The Hall during September. Lots of learning has been happening with music lessons, computer training and cooking classes. The mystery trip “Bill’s Sticky Beak Tours” was enjoyed by all, as was the bakery tour. The new deck has been a great place to soak up the sun and view the metal craft, which keeps appearing in the developing garden. Come along for the official deck opening on Saturday 21st November.

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Mannum RSL r Ray Sparks and Mr Barry Mansell have joined our Club. Ray is an Advocate, Pensions Officer and a Welfare Officer, with a wealth of knowledge in these fields. Barry is a Pensions Officer and a War Widow claims Officer, also with a wealth of knowledge in these fields. Should you need their assistance in these areas, they can be contacted through the RSL on 8569 1560. We welcome them both to our

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Club. The next meeting will be held on Thursday 15th October at 1100hrs in the Clubrooms at the Mannum Community Club. Dates to place in your diary: Thursday the 19th November is the AGM, to be held at 1100hrs, followed by a sausage sizzle. Thursday the 17th December at 1200hrs in the River Bar at the Mannum Community Club. Please advise the Secretary if you are attending, for catering. The Badge

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… a backward poet writes inverse. … a man’s home is his castle, in a manor of speaking. … a hangover is the wrath of grapes. … dancing cheek-to-cheek is really a form of floor play. … a bicycle can’t stand on its own because it is two tired. … if you don’t pay your exorcist, you get repossessed.

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Cooking Dilemmas

Bec’s Tips Preparing Your Home for Sale o you’ve made the decision to sell. The marketing plan is in place and you’re ready to have potential buyers walk through your property, but the question remains… are you really ready for this? I would like to share some tips with you that have proven to be invaluable to the successful home seller. The right preparation and just a little investment, whether it be time or money spent on sprucing up your home, can deliver significant financial results. My real estate experience has allowed me to be familiar with, and understand, differing buyer requirements. To help me get you the best result for your home, I have provided some tips that have proven to be invaluable to the successful home seller. Consider re-configuring rooms If you are advertising a three bedroom home for sale then that is what people will be coming to see. Consider re-organising the rooms for the sale to show them to their best advantage. Hire or borrow some bedroom furniture, and put excess items in storage. Tidy up the garden Keep in mind that first impressions count. Dig out weeds, put mulch on the garden beds, keep paths and the driveway swept, prune and

shape trees and shrubs, and make sure rubbish bins are clean and tucked away. Get rid of the clutter Crowded shelves and drawers can make rooms and storage space seem cluttered and smaller. Consider putting non-essential items in storage throughout the sale period. Not everyone loves your cat as much as you! If you have pets, it is also advisable to keep them out of the house, or ask friends or family if they will look after them during inspections. Remember to air your house as well as store your pets bowls and toys prior to inspection. Remember first impressions last Set the scene for your prospective buyer. Draw attention to your property’s best features by displaying fresh flowers and hanging decorative hand towels in the bathroom. An open home is a great way to promote your property to prospective buyers. With the right preparation, an open home can be very successful. For more information, please contact me on 8569 1361 or anytime 0448 860 335 to discuss what is best for you and your home.

During the 1970s and 1980s “Gizella” taught folk dancing. She is planning a reunion at her home in Mannum on Sunday October 25th. Can you help us to contact past students? Please phone me (8569 1251) or leave a message. Carol Groth

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like temperatures. Try this quick marshmallow recipe and see how you go. Using a large bowl, beat with an electric mixer, 1½ cups caster sugar and ½ cup cold water for 3-4 minutes. Dissolve 1 tablespoon of gelatine in just boiled water by whisking vigorously with a fork, cool to room temperature. Add to sugar mixture and beat for 10 minutes, until thick and white. Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla essence. Spread onto a baking paper-lined lamington pan or similar. Stand for 1 hour until set (do not refrigerate). Cut into squares, toss in toasted desiccated coconut, enjoy! Cheers and happy cooking, Angie. S e n d yo u r c o o k i n g dilemmas to Angie: 39 Randell, Street Mannum, SA 5238 or Email: mmcss.angroesler@internode.on.net Angie Roesler

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Dilemma: I have trouble using gelatine in recipes, it either ends up a gluggy disaster or doesn’t set properly. What is the trick? Solution: No magic here, just a bit of chemistry. I hope these tips help. Gelatine is a protein made from the bones and cartilage of cows and pigs. If a gelatine mixture is boiled, an acidic ingredient added or it is frozen, it diminishes its setting ability. Pineapple and pawpaw contain a natural enzyme that will inhibit the gelatine setting unless cooked thoroughly (this renders the enzyme inactive) before the gelatine is added. Never mix hot gelatine mixtures into cold mixtures. This could be how your ‘gluggy disaster’ occurred. Instead, when combining a gelatine mixture with another mixture, ensure they are of

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Lifemarks

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The Poetry of Max Merckenschlager

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ocal poet Max Merckenschlager launched his first commercially published collection of poems Lifemarks on Father’s Day at the recent Adelaide Friendly Street Poets’ reading event held in Murray Bridge. Lifemarks contains 52 poems, some rhyming and others freeform, written over a span of more than ten years. A spoken word CD, included free with the book, enhances the written word and offers some insights into the world of poetry writing. Lifemarks is offered to Mannum Mag readers for a discount of $15.00 (including postage) until the end of 2009. Payment with delivery address can be sent to ‘Lifemarks’ RSD 2077, Caloote SA 5254.

he Christmas Tree Festival Fete is happening again in November. Individual stall holders make money. The door takings and the stall and tree fees are shared between A minya a nd Sc h o o l Chaplaincy here in Mannum. The community benefits from a fun day. Any group wishing to have a stall please contact Di Bernhardt on 8569 8162, email:

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Many of Max’s poems have won awards around Australia, including three national championships and four bronze statuettes from Grenfell NSW, Henry Lawson country. Max’s latest national title win was announced in Brisbane on Sunday 23rd August. His poem ‘The Magnificent Seven’ tells the story of a show-champion team of Clydesdale horses, the last of a line displaced by farm tractors. Although this poem is not featured in the book, Max says it will be included in a second collection of poems, stories and songs which he and his writer-wife Jacqui will publish together during 2010. Issue Number 40

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Mannum Hospital Auxiliary Annual General Meeting Report n Monday, 31st August 2009, the Mannum Hospital Auxiliary held its Annual General Meeting in their Clubrooms at the rear of the Hospital. Val Gamble was re-elected President, with Helen Maxwell Vice President Jeanette Stevenson Secretary Bev Williams Assistant Secretary Rosalie Mead Treasurer Helen Bickley Assistant Treasurer and June Hunter made up the seventh required member of the Executive Committee. Congratulations to the newly appointed Executive Committee. The Committee would like to thank Inala Preston for her 2½ years of service as Treasurer for the Auxiliary and wish her well with her future career. The President reported that during the year the Auxiliary has purchased for the Mannum Hospital, a Trolley for the Administration Staff, an Industrial Food Warmer and a new eight burner stove for the Kitchen Staff, as well as a wheelchair to carry up to 200 kg, security screens, reducing mattress, two infusion pumps, a blood pressure monitor and a microwave oven for the palliative care room. The Hunter family in memory of Mr Ron Hunter has purchased a Posture Care Chair for the Palliative Care Room, and the Auxiliary has agreed to contribute towards its cost. The Auxiliary participated at the houseboat weekend selling Devonshire teas and crafts. The

day, although not as successful as the previous year, was still a worthwhile exercise. Thanks goes to the Mannum Bakery for their contribution of birthday cakes for the aged care residents at the Hospital. The Mannum Hospital Auxiliary Shop, in Shearers’ Car Park, continues to be a great success with customers from many varied places. Special thanks to all those who continue to contribute stocks and man the shop. 2009 was the Auxiliary’s 25th Anniversary, which was celebrated with an enjoyable lunch in the Hospital’s Day Centre, with past and present members attending. A lovely cake was cut by five original Auxiliary members, Maureen Krause, Joan Mitchell, Anne Bland, June Hunter and Lorna Lowe. A presentation of a Wooden Plaque was made to each of these ladies, with their name engraved on it. The remaining members received a Certificate. During the year Members enjoyed a trip to the Rainforest Garden Retreat, which was very interesting with a lovely morning tea and lunch followed by a tour around the garden. T h e n e wl y a p p o i n t e d Executive Committee look forward to another successful year and hope that they will be able to contribute more specialized equipment to the Mannum Hospital. Rosalie Mead

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John Chandler loves reading, and is surrounded by books, as well as his beautifully constructed model trains and sailing ships. Chandler’s Soft Drinks and Ice Manufacturers was an integral part of the Mannum Community and surrounding district for many years. f you step out of the Club and look up the cliff, you will see what used to be Sister Lawrence’s Hospital in William Street, and that is where I was born in 1919. My father was born in Tanunda, so he spoke fluent German, and he learned clock and watchmaking from Anton Olmeyer before moving to Mannum in 1915. He started an Ad elaid e University Optometry correspondence course that year, and proudly graduated in 1920. In 1917, Dad had married my mum, who was a maid at the Bottom Pub, and for £600 bought both the places I have and live in today. That took many years to pay off. After completing school in Mannum in 1932, I did my clock and watchmaking apprenticeship with Dad, and I finished in 1937. He started to teach me Optometry, but the war came, and I joined the army, serving with the Second A.I.F. including two years in New Guinea. It was 1945, and Dad realized that I had to make a living, and saw a need for an ice manufacturing and soft drink factory in Mannum. It was a good family business with two employees, and when we started, we could only make 30 to 40 dozen bottles a day. Our sugar permit was for half a ton a month, and that’s 16 seventy pound bags. We bought our essences from Adelaide, and over about eight years, I

developed my own flavours. The carbon dioxide came in cylinders, and there was the water treatment plant and refrigerator to chill the water. For the last 22 years, with our fully automated plant, in mid-summer we could make 400 dozen bottles a week. Clem Mines, who leased the back of one of the buildings to print and publish the Mannum Recorder (a weekly paper), printed the labels. Deliveries were made to all the Mannum shops with our small 1942 Chevrolet; and once a fortnight, we delivered to Palmer, Tungkillo, Mt Pleasant and Birdwood. Farmers from the district came and collected their own supplies. In 1988 new Government requirements came in for bottling and manufacture of soft drinks, and these forced us to close our factory. In 1952, I married Mannum Hospital’s best theatre sister Naomi McKenzie. She was a Midwife too, and worked closely with Dr Grote. Visiting surgeons came up from Adelaide, and always asked for Sister McKenzie to assist them. She finished nursing when we married, and we had two children, a boy and a girl. Sadly our son died of a cerebral haemorrhage at 19 years of age. Our daughter completed her Bachelor of Anatomical Sciences, and lives and works in Adelaide. My wife died in 1994.

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Pot to Pot Journals e have all been watching the transformation yet again of the outdoor area at 39 Randell Street. The garden bed structures arrived and were skilfully set into the pavers by Brett. A good layer of stones was placed in the base, by Brett and Wayne. Well done and thank you. But where is the soil? A delay in availability resulted in some anxious calls, but finally the soil arrived and the first workshop focussing on ‘What is Soil?’ was underway and well attended. The participants were keen and enthusiastically filled one garden bed, using a mix of potting soil, matured cow manure and reconstituted coco fibre. We paused for a well earned cuppa, then onto PH soil testing, and the results of soil settling tests. Another burst of energy saw the second garden bed full of soil in no time. The mood was relaxed and we all seemed to relate to each other with various gardening experiences. I expect we will learn a lot from each other as well. The Planting Workshop on Monday 21st was a bit of a wash out to say the least, so

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we stayed dry and discussed companion planting principles and why it works. Like us, plants do best in the company of good friends and neighbours. A planting checklist was consulted and planning and documenting the life of the garden were also addressed, with a few gardening experiments on the drawing board. Planting will take place at the end of September. Thank you so much to Mr. Jock Krause for the kind donation of pea straw. We now have some great mulch for our edible garden. The ‘Pot to Pot’ project includes several workshops. Participants have the choice of being involved in one or all of them, which include Creating An Edible Garden, Cooking What We Grow and also a bus trip, visiting a garden at another Community Centre and the Adelaide Central Market. If you are a novice or a keen gardener, or just into food, look out for flyers and check out the Mannum Mag for information. Alternatively drop in to 39 Randell Street and have a chat, or give us a call on 8569 2129. Everyone welcome. Angie Roesler

t last some progress on the plinths on which to place our row marker plaques in the cemetery. After many setbacks, we have now acquired two moulds capable of forming 15 plinths each, and a promising lead on a manufacturer. Watch this space! I have recently re-visited the book “Heritage of the River Murray” put out by the SA Dept. of Environment and Planning in 1985. In it the observatory in the grounds of the Shearer’s house still has a roof and 75 buildings and sites in Mannum and district are given either an A or B rating for historical importance. 33 sites have A grade listings plus 5 in Pompoota. Many Heritage Surveys have been done over the years but as far as I know there is still little legislation to protect our treasures. Will 2009/10 be any different? Hopefully we are all now realizing that people visit and spend in Mannum because it is unique and not because it looks like every other razed and modernized suburb in Australia. The UK villages retain their charm and attract tourists by the million because of a strict zone encircling them. Outside this zo n e, mod e r n r o a d s ,

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shopping centres and housing estates flourish. Is this the way to go? I quote from the 1985 Survey: “It is recommended that those items which have been assessed as of State heritage significance (A) in this Report should be placed on the Register of State Heritage Items.” It is noted that B listed items should be kept under review. “It is recommended that the areas listed below be examined in detail for consideration as State Heritage Areas. “Mannum — the waterfront and the commercial and residential town centre.” The David Shearer’s Observatory and the Ruin of the German Homestead at Wall are recommended for preservation as they were under threat of destruction. (I am not sure if the Wall ruin still exists.) We are all aware of the controversy surrounding heritage listing. Owners have been worried due to restrictions of use and development. There are reports in the city now that views are changing and owners are embracing the uniqueness of their properties and even profiting from them. What do you think?

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Ageing in the Murraylands

Whistle Toot

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News from the Mannum Dock Museum

he final Rockford dinner cruise was held over the last weekend in August and, from all accounts, was as successful as the previous ones. Since then the P.S. Marion has been moored at its usual berth and used as a venue for training and general visiting. A Food Handlers’ Training course was held for volunteers on 12th September; this is part of the continuing volunteer training offered by the Board for volunteers who participate in the operation of the boat. Cruises start again for the public over the long weekend on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th October, leaving from the Mary Ann Reserve. The next cruises will be in January 2010. The museum committee continues to wo rk on revamping the museum. The new display boards are looking good and are in their final stages of preparation. On 2nd September the museum was visited by the curators of the

Port Adelaide Museum who also met with committee members. A brain storming session followed which the committee found informative and helpful for future planning. The Mannum Dock Museum depends on its band of volunteers to help with a range of activities that keep the operation ticking along; one of the regular volunteers at the Mannum Dock Museum is Athalie Verrall who would be known to many through Mannum Lions. Athalie is the house keeper on the P.S. Marion, in this role she organises all domestic supplies, and is in charge of ensuring the boat is ready for cruising or any other function. She is on the Board of Management and also helps in the Information Centre, (wow). If you’re interested in helping at the Museum, just give the Coordinator Jenny Callander a ring on 8569 2733, or just call

Mannum Day Centre Mannum Day Centre is open from Mondays to Fridays except Public Holidays. The Day Centre is available for hire by community groups for a small donation. Please ring on 8569 0219 for more information. WEEKLY Monday

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Knitting Group. Bring your craft along and join in! Tea/coffee provided. For $6, stay for a cooked lunch. Mannum Weight Watchers.  Rhonda 8569 1123. Social Day. Bingo in morning and games in afternoon. Cost $6 for the day which includes cooked lunch. Tai Chi. Dates to be advised. Sessions are expected to last for an hour. Cost will be gold coin donation on the day. Sessions will cater for different levels of ability but is suitable for people with joint, muscular/skeletal or arthritic conditions as well as more able bodied clients. Tai Chi will not be run during the school holidays. Scrabble Day. (*Dates change so please ring to confirm times.) Come and enjoy a relaxed game of scrabble. Cost $2 for the morning or $6 for a cooked lunch Mannum Red Cross Wellbeing Nucleus Discussion Group. Evolved from Mediation, Pastoral Care, Enneagram, Art & Soul Groups. Men’s Group. Socialisation and companionship. $6 for centre based activities including a cooked lunch. Outings are held on a regular basis. Costs may vary on these days. Women’s Health and Information Group. Card Afternoon. Bring your cards and participate in a friendly relaxed game of 500, Canasta, Bridge, Whist (the choice is yours!). Cost $2 (includes afternoon tea.) Men’s Discussion Group.  Ralph on 8569 1264.

i folks. Fight or flight? These are the instincts we share with the animal kingdom when confronted by threat or violence. Someone tries to grab our valuables, for example, or tells us that we’re hard to get on with. Our first reaction often is to “let them have it” - with our mouth or fists - or to get the hell out of there. But is there a better way, one that doesn’t escalate into harm, but diffuses the situation? A way that leaves both aggressor and victim less damaged? Writer Angie O’Gorman has spent many years in various countries immersed in the big issues of searching for peace at a global level. Reflecting on the history of western Christianity, Angie concludes that when we are under threat personally or nationally, we usually define the “responsible” and “right” response as destroying whatever is threatening us. Destruction of evil is the method for promoting good. For example, General Westmoreland told us in the

Vietnam era, “We had to destroy the village in order to save it”. More recently, we have the axis of evil. Peace-making responses are pooh-pooed as passive, as weak, as allowing ourselves and our rights to be trampled. Angie’s commitment to being a peacemaker rather than a violent fighter was unexpectedly tested in the middle of the night when she found a man in her bedroom. Somehow, she escaped assault without either fleeing (impossible anyway) or fighting him. In fact, they had breakfast together in the morning.† Wow. Wish I could swing that with people who threaten me. Millie

Sillie Millie says: “Courage is being scared to death - but saddling up anyway.” Well, that’s what John Wayne reckons.

Angie O’Gorman, “Defense ThroughDisarmament:Nonviolence and Personal Assault,” The Universe Bends Toward Justice, ed. Angie O’Gorman, (Philadelphia, Pa.: New Society Publishers, 1990). †

Hospital Programs - Phone 8569 0200 Audio Clinic: for appointments phone 1800 057 220 Child & Youth Health Services: Contact 1300 733 606 for appointment Community Midwifery Service: phone 85690200tomake a booking Community Nursing Service:MurrayMallee CommunityHealth Service Phone 8535 6800. Hire of Crutches: visit the hospital or phone 85690200 Mannum Domiciliary Care Services: phone 85690240 or through the hospital on 85690200. Meals on Wheels: Doctors referral necessary Optometrist: For an Appointments phone 8569 0200. Physiotherapy (Private): Consulting Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays Appointments phone 8569 0200. Private Podiatry: Appointment to be made at the Domiciliary Care Office phone 8569 0240.

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Adelaide Cardiology *Echocardiograms / *Asthma Clinic / *Centacare Family Well-Being Support / Continence Clinic / Diabetic Clinic / Dietitian / *Home Aged Care Assessments / *Home Medication Reviews / Hypertension Clinic / 4th Wed 6:30-9:30pm Immunisation / *IMVS Collection Centre / Mannum Youth Clinic - “The Café” Headspace / *Psychologists / *Physiotherapist (Public) 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 40

Mannum Lions From the Lions Den

ast month the Mannum branch of the South A ustr a li a n A mbula nc e Service was delighted to receive a new piece of valuable medical equipment a vacuum mattress - courtesy of the Mannum Lions Club. The light-weight mattress can be wrapped around the body of a patient, tota lly immobilising them when the air is evacuated. This is of enormous value to ambulance crews when they need to safely transport patients with neck and spinal injuries or lower limb fr a c tures. Casualties can now be taken

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by ambulance to Mannum Hospital, and if necessary by helicopter to Adelaide without removing the mattress. The new equipment was demonstrated to the Mannum Lions at their club-rooms by a large contingent of appreciative ambulance officers. To illustrate its effectiveness, they strapped Mannum Lions President Barry Burdett into the mattress and stood him up vertically. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I could only move my eyes!â&#x20AC;? said Barry. David Dowley

The Mannum Lions President, Barry Burdett, being strapped into the vacuum mattress by SA Ambulance officers.

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Mannum Police here has been a re d u c t i o n i n reported crime in the past month which is pleasing. Members of the community are to be thanked for their assistance in helping clear up the large number of incidents reported in the past month. Information supplied to Police has resulted in three youths being reported for breaking into the school and stealing sports equipment. Several others are still to be spoken to and some of the property has been recovered. Other information has led to the identification of the offenders of a number of other crimes including breaking windows at the school, some of the graffiti around town and the smashing of letterboxes. Police are concerned about the high rate of speeding offences (9) detected and the high number of drink drivers detected (5) in the past month. The message is: if you drink and drive you will be caught and will have your licence immediately suspended.

Reported Crime in the past month: 9/8 Mannum Riding Club: Gate and -30/8 posts have been bent over making holding yard inoperable. 21/8 Mannum Baptist Church: Window smashed. 21/8 Mid Murray Council: Wheels -26/8 were removed from a Council owned trailer. 21/8 Mannum Bowling Club: Rotating -25/8 vent on roof of club damaged. 22/8 Mid Murray Council: Two hand -23/8 basins removed from wall in the toilets on Mary Anne Reserve and doors kicked in. 22/8 Mid Murray Council: Wheelie bin removed from anchor point and pushed over cliff. Offender arrested. 28/8 Mid Murray Council: Graffiti in -31/8 the toilet at Mannum Waterfalls. 31/8 Mannum Community College: -1/9 Window smashed. Offender identified to be arrested. 2/9 Males Meats: A screen was -3/9 pushed in at the old butchers shop and entry gained. It appears that nil was stolen. 2/9 Mannum Takeaway: Entry -3/9 gained into shop via side door which was kicked in. Unknown amount of cash stolen. 8/9 Crawford Crescent: A house was broken into and a large

screen TV stolen. 11/9 Horwood Bagshaw: -12/9 Strands of barb wire cut from boundary fence and left lying on footpath.

During the past month the following offences have been detected: 1 1 5 1 1 1 2 9 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 3 2 1

Property Damage Offensive Language Exceed Concentration of Alcohol Fail to Comply with Direction re Alcotest Due Care Breach Licence Condition Speed Caution Speed Unlawfully on Premises Illegal Use of Motor Vehicle Defects Unregistered Assault Cause Harm Fail to Give Way No ‘P’ Plates Follow too close Aggravated Breaking Offences and Theft Create Noise Nuisance Sergeant Mick Towie

Expectations ver 40 years ago, I was shopping for an outfit to wear at my sister-in-law’s wedding. I found a wool suitbut I thought it was a bit too tight, especially in the hips. I was scathingly informed by the saleswoman that it would be just the right size when I wore my ‘foundation garment’, which I had obviously ‘neglected to bring with me’. She was scandalized when I informed her that I had never succumbed to pressure to wear a girdle and had no intention of starting now. I tried one of the infernal things, at my mother’s insistence, when I graduated into adult styles as an older teenager. Back then, it was considered to give respectability to females in form fitting clothes - and a strange immobility to the parts of the anatomy it covered. Hips

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were not supposed to swing and sway once you became of marriageable age. Luckily, prospective husbands knew their brides hadn’t really developed an anatomical deformity, they were just following fashion. I refused to wear it. Thankfully, it was a requirement that went out of fashion - or so I thought. I shouldn’t watch TV. They are calling it underwear now and it doesn’t “hold you in” anymore, it “sculpts your figure”. Nonsense. It holds you in. Your figure goes right back to what it really is the moment you take it off. I remember. But here we are again, strapping ourselves into spandex or whatever. People come in all shapes and sizes. Why is there something wrong with that? Only the rhetoric is different this time. We are supposed to

look “sexier” with it in this generation. I don’t like the messages we are getting. I have no objection to gilding the lily a little for festive occasions. A bit of make up or perfume, a new hair style and a new frock do wonders for th e morale. But these advertisers are suggesting we are simply not acceptable without the latest “look”, or smell, or shape. How insulting is that commercial that shows you wearing a paper bag over your head until you have the benefit of their latest wonder product? Enough! I didn’t get to wear that lovely knit suit at the wedding. I got another in the correct size instead. I ordered it in the bigger size and though it wasn’t there in time, I did enjoy it for years after.

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Contacting Mannum Police Urgent emergency assistance call 000. For police attendance call 131 444. If you need to contact us for other matters either visit the station or call 8569 2211. This may be answered by the Murray Bridge station. They will contact us by radio and then we will contact you. Your police are available 24 hours a day. Emergency 000 Police attendance 131 444 Mannum Station 8569 2211

t the meeting held in the Senior Citizens Centre on Tuesday 15th September, Police Sergeant Towie thanked the community for information that led to the identification of those responsible for damage and thefts over the previous month. The meeting also received a report from Sergeant Towie on several incidents in the town recently. Sergeant Towie asked for any information from the community that may assist in identifying those responsible. A Plate Safe Day will be held in October on the long weekend at Arnold Park. Anyone who would like to purchase the plate safe screws for their vehicle can contact Tony Eversham on 0428 856 911. The next meeting will be held at Aruma Ski Resort at Wongulla. All are welcome to attend, especially those who would like to become members. Next Meeting Tuesday 20th October, 7:30 pm Aruma Ski Resort, Wongulla All welcome, especially new members. Tea and coffee provided after the meeting. For further information contact Area Coordinator, Tony Eversham: 0428 856 911.

Vivian Garner

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Junior Lawn Bowls Mannum Community College

he year 9/10 students from Mannum Community College have been learning the finer points of Lawn Bowls in their PE lessons, thanks to the help of the Mannum Bowling Club. Volunteers from the club have been teaching the students the rules and helping them to improve their games. Some of the students are getting quite good! Thank you to the volunteers from the Mannum Bowling Club who gave up their time to help the students, and to the Club for the use of their fantastic facilities.

Jo Heward

From the Coordinator’s Desk

Carols by the River he Inter-Church Council is once again hosting the “Carols By The River” event. Christmas is coming up fast, and at this time of the year preparations for this event are well under way. We have the Mannum Town Choir, the Murray Bridge Community Concert Band, and Dianne Ward, country singer, who was a great hit 2 years ago. We also have the Balaklava Dance group (teenagers), a South African Choir, the Mannum Community College Choir and, hopefully, you as part of the community carol singing. Other groups are also being approached to be part of this great night. Our guest compère this year is Neil Kerley. Mr Football. Carols by the River will be held on Sunday the 20th December.

Dianne Bernhardt

ell, it’s getting to that time of year when all club’s and organisations are having their AGMs and we are no exception. Without a “Board of Management” both organisations would cease to exist. It is always difficult to fill positions on boards or committees and very often people are reluctant to make the commitment, or are unsure of what is needed as a board member. We do offer training and support as necessary and this enables everyone to be an effective member of the Board of Management. It is really important that we are able to find members of the community who are prepared to devote just two to three hours of their time once a month to assist in governing M.M.C.S.S. and C.H.I.P.S. Both of these organisations are designed to support the

community and in turn need the community’s support to enable them to operate. Our AGM will be held on Wednesday October 28th at 7pm in the MMCSS/CHIPS computer room. Please do come along, even if you don’t feel able to take on an active role at this time, you will be able to find out all about us. We all enjoyed the Mystery Shopping Tour on 23rd S e pte mbe r . T h e o n l y complaint I heard all day was that the lunch was so delicious and everyone had eaten too much! Please make a note in your diary for November 13th when we will be visiting the Adelaide Central Market, plus some other surprises are organised for that day. We will try to organise a trip to Tea Tree Plaza before Christmas, as this has been requested by some of our ‘girls’. Marion Wilson, Coordinator

A smile is a light in the window of your face that shows your heart is at home. Anon.

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Lion Zinzi Euthanased onarto Zoo is sad to announce the death of African Lion Zinzi, euthanased on 13th September 2009, due to an ongoing shoulder injury sustained at two months of age. Two years on, Zinzi’s mobility had rapidly deteriorated due to a substantial increase in weight amplifying the strain on the injured joint. After exhausting all possible

a ve nues, a c o n su ltin g veterinary orthopaedic surgeon advised that surgery would be ineffectual without aggressive physiotherapy. Although Zinzi was improving rapidly at the time of the injury, Veterinarian Dr Ian Smith from Monarto Zoo said that the damage to the joint had worsened due to Zinzi’s considerable growth, and would continue to do so as he gained weight with age.

“We have seen no response to pain relief and with physiotherapy being an unrealistic option for a lion it had become a welfare issue, giving us no choice but to put him down,” Dr Smith said. Dr Chris West, CEO of Zoos SA, noted the sense of mourning felt by staff and volunteers across both properties and said “Zinzi was a much loved animal and a significant part of the zoo

family, coming f ro m th e first litter of lions to be born at Monarto Zoo.” Zinzi was born at Monarto Zoo on the 19th September 2007 to mother Tiombe and father Levi. Monarto Zoo’s pride now consists of four lionesses and two male lions, including Zinzi’s brother Inkosi. Emily Rice

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An Australian Adventure Vivian Garner (All the fun of the fair and trying to remember that left is right.)

arch 22 nd , 1974 Monday Railway picnic from 10 am till 5. Cost $1.50 for all of us. ECG took the afternoon off, something he’d never have dreamed of doing before. We first heard of the picnic when a neighbour showed up at the door with entry forms for us all. Turns out the railway workers put some of their wages into a fund all year to bring a midway to Werris Creek once a year. As my neighbour explained it, “Our kids can’t go to the show for a day, it’s too expensive and far away, so we bring it to them.” The kids got ‘lollies’, fruit, ice cream, etc., free rides and races and the like, too. I went on the rides with Pat Ray and managed to keep my stomach down. Esther had a sleep in the Dawes’ car. Regan ran all day - still hungry when we got home. How I don’t know, with

all that free food. He loved the ‘trains’ (put together locally with some pretty authentic looking parts) and Rumpus Room. Shawn’s race was pretty competitive. He almost got in a brawl. It got better. There was a race to catch a greasy pig - and someone did. The smaller boys chased a rooster the winner had to wait a bit while they took it back to “revive” it. Seems the men keep a spare in a cage because the rooster seldom survives the pile-on at the end. The older boys tried to climb a greasy pole with $5 at the top. Someone eventually made it. The girls had less robust competitions. I’m not sure how many Terra Lea and Daphne actually entered, but they were off with their friends all day. Pat Ray and I entered the broom throwing competition. With all that activity I learned to appreciate ginger beer. I’m not sure how Edgar spent the day but we all had an early

night. March 23rd, 1974 - Tuesday Just finished visiting Lynn across the street when Daphne arrived. We were having a great chat when Roy arrived looking for his wife, his car and his lunch. Plumber fixed up the bathroom sink. Lovely. “Pup” still here. I have him well trained not to jump the fence - when I’m looking. He brought back Jeff’s shoe and one football sock. And strews garbage all over the yard. It’s a good thing Jeff and Pat’s kids are as rambunctious as ours - puts our neighbourly relationship on an equal footing. I can’t afford to get offside with Jeff - he’s the local mechanic. He takes my driving problems all in his stride and keeps a supply of signal levers on hand for when I break another one. The car is column shift and I keep trying to change gears with it. Right hand drive is not as easy as I’d hoped. Edgar says it just

means the dents are on the opposite side of the car. He’s allowed to bring the company delivery truck home so I’ll get the car more. Pat and Pat are teaching me Aussie English - ‘strine’ they call it. Sounds close. Our ‘chook’ is still out of the run to greet me every morning. Our new rooster has ‘gone walkabout’ - to Gilles yard. We had had such a dignified conversation about keeping boundaries when our kids were throwing stones at each other over the fence. Terra Lea is taking the recorder - I hope I never hear Three Blind Mice again!!! ECG’s job in Tamworth means he heads out very sleepy in the morning. Jeff Ray waits for him in front of his garage and waves him onto the right - LEFT - side of the road. Fortunately Jeff is at the far end of the main street and has lots of time to see him coming and get his attention. To be continued

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Aminya - Past, Present and Future ot quite two years ago we drove into Mannum for the first time. We’d travelled from Adelaide and as we passed Horwood Bagshaw on the left, noticed a building on the right with a sign ‘Aminya Hostel’. I remarked to my wife, Helen, that if we couldn’t find accommodation for the night, we’ll come back to this hostel. Little did I know at the time that this establishment was an aged care centre, named ‘Aminya Village Hostel’. And little did I know that within 4 months I’d be invited to join the Board of Directors (thanks to my previous involvement with the MedicAlert Foundation). I accepted the invitation and joined a small group of dedicated, hard working directors and management team who had some exciting plans for the future. I was also surprised to learn that like me, some were quite new to their positions on the board, but all carefully chosen by the Chairman to give the board a wide range of experience in various management fields. As a Director, I’ve been asked various questions about this establishment, so putting pen to paper here’s a short story about our local aged care centre.

The Past Where Have We Been? Mannum Home for the Aged Inc is a non-profit organization that arranges and provides accommodation for the elderly. The complex next to the hospital began in 1975 and originally consisted of 6 self-contained units. The complex progressively expanded to 24 self-contained units, 2

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community houses and a hostel. ‘Aminya’ was established in 1990 offering hostel type accommodation for those needing supervised care. The hostel is housed in a large renovated bungalow and adjacent extensions between the Independent living units and the Adelaide Road. There were 10 units within the hostel, each with an ensuite bathroom. The complex had an office, laundry facilities, and a bathroom where residents could be assisted if necessary. Much of this hostel was funded by a bequest from Johann (Bill) Wilhelm Schmaal (7/5/1901 - 21/3/1987). The village was built around one large old home bought by the organization as a focal point for the unit complex. It was designed by architects Drogemuller, Pudney and Drew who were instructed to keep the appearance of an old traditional homestead. The Present What We Are All About Today ‘Aminya’ is a Community non-prof i t incorporated Association providing quality residential aged care services to the people in Mannum and surrounding areas. ‘Aminya’ is a 32 bed facility, subsidised by the Commonwealth Government. The organization is governed b y a C o mmi t t e e o f Management (The Board) consisting of members elected at the Annual General Meeting. Because we are Government Subsidised we are governed by the Schedule of Fees put in place by the Department of Health and

Aging. Sources of Income and Support • Resident Fees • Accommodation payments • “Friends of Aminya” (a group of valued supporters) • Local business people

Prior to admission all residents require an ACAT (Aged Care Assessment Team) assessment. Residents are admitted on a priority needs basis. ‘Aminya’ provides care for Low and High care residents. Under the Aged Care Act of 1997, Residents entering High or Low Care may be required to pay 2 types of payment if they are otherwise eligible, namely: Accommodation payments Accommodation payments are amounts payable by a resident for entry to an aged care home. • Accommodation Bond (for low care) • Accommodation Charge (for high care) Fees • Basic Care Fee (for High and Low Care). Care fees are a resident’s contribution towards their daily living costs (meals, nursing and personal care, cleaning, lighting, heating/cooling, activities). • Income Tested Fee (for High and Low Care). Income tested fees are payable by residents entering care from 1st March 1998 based on an assessment of their income by the government.

‘Aminya’ encourages enquiries on all its aspects, including fees and charges. Please contact our CEO, Mr Lindsay Williams on 8569 1749 for further information. Our Services • Podiatry • Physiotherapy • Dental (yearly or as needed) • Weekly Doctor visits from the Mannum Medical Centre • Activities Coordinator available 5 days a week • Hair dresser available 1 day a week

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• Volunteer staff to assist residents leisure activities Our Staff • Skilled Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses and Carers • Administration staff Monday to Friday • Hotel Service Staff Laundry and Cleaning • Undertaken by the Mannum Hospital • Cleaner on site 5 days a week Maintenance • Provided on site 3 days a week and as needed. Accreditation • ‘Aminya’ is fully accredited by the Aged Care Standard Accreditation Agency.

The Future Where Are We Going? Today, when you drive past Aminya, you will notice a lot of activity; renovating, landscaping and preparing for the most exciting news in Aminya’s history. Presently we are having positive discussions with Adelaide/Bendigo Bank which would result in building up to 25 affordable units to operate as a Retirement Village. Initial development plans are available. Contact the CEO, Lindsay Williams to arrange a meeting to view the plans and place your name on a growing expression of interest list. We hope to have final plans and costs available in the next few weeks. • Aged Care Facility • Retirement Village • Hospital • Doctors • Rental only Units All at one location - an exciting development for Mannum.

Helen and I are looking forward to future ‘drive pasts’ to watch the progress and future completion on this project. John Turner, Director Aminya Village Hostel

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Under The Toadstool

THE SHOWING OF STEPHEN SIEDEL’S SQUASH

Humphrey Pumpkin’s Sad Slide to Slime, or Humpty Dumpty’s Desperate Demise?

I dug this poem out of my archives after reading Elf’s pumpkin story in the September issue of Mannum Mag.

umpty Dumpty Esq., in my opinion, managed his exit with aplomb. It may be unfair to compare the demise of a nursery rhyme egg with the collapse of Humphrey ‘Pumpkin,’ but they were both large and pretentious. Their shapes were sort of similar, and they both died creating spectacular chaos. As an egg, Humpty appeared to have considerable clout. That the King would dispatch his Mounted Cavalry to the wall from which Humpty Dumpty had his great fall, was for me as a child, totally captivating. I would repeat the rhyme, wondering just how he knew. Maybe Humpty had told the King to send them in case he fell. I imagined the horses standing around shaking their heads, looking helpless, and the puzzled soldiers finding bits of Humpty’s shell or his middle, and saying to each other, ‘No, this bit doesn’t fit here.’ I wondered just how long they spent trying to fix him. When did they decide it was hopeless? Did they all smell like rotten eggs afterwards? What did the King say when they got home, and was he very cross? Yes, Humpty Dumpty still lives in my imagination! Sadly, Humphrey Pumpkin wouldn’t be eaten at candle-lit Pumpkin themed Dinner Parties

as I’d planned. I had found out that He (it) was a very watery sort of giant squash, and “Not good for nothin’.” (A local grower’s appraisal of the vegetable’s culinary potential.) So, no frittata, soup, scones, baked vegetable, fruit cake, or pies, but we drank toasts to Humphrey’s robust health, as he sat, high on his bench, dominating the house. After some months however, we noticed a musty smell, and his shape subtly changed; the beginning of the end. The small ooze which I mopped up, oozed again, and then the slow drip required a jug below the bench as it became a stream. Humphrey Pumpkin was slowly sinking into a slimy smelly mess, and I stuffed his enormous cavity with the contents of my linen cupboard. Sheets, towels, pillowcases and tea towels were pressed into service; and the neighbours loaned me more. Finally Humphrey departed, leaving me the chaos of mountains of washing! I shared his large flat seeds among my friends, and many of them produced Big Mac squash. None were comparable however, to my fabulous Humphrey Pumpkin, and Cinderella, I’m reliably informed, won’t ride in anything else!

Stephen Siedel mothered it till dusk from break of dawn determined not to lose this squash, the way the rest had gone. His competition, it was said, would trade their souls to stop a champion squash arising from another entrant’s crop. The spotlight of suspicion (though I mention it with shame) was turned upon three growers with the Siedel family name. For Stephen’s uncle Thomas, running Berkshires on the side and cousin Dave, who trained the mare that father chose to ride and brother Paul, who baled their stubble peas for mulching-straw, grew squash they planned to enter too and each would kill to score! A week before the Annual Show, he watched it like a hawk and beamed with satisfaction at his monster on its stalk. For Stephen Siedel’s squash had stretched a full three metres round; the largest girth of any squash that snaked along the ground! His trio of adversaries tried every ruse and trick to separate him from his squash, but Stephen’s mind was quick. Each evening after supper in his quest to keep it snug, he’d settled down beside his squash with tilley lamp and rug. And on the day of showing, with their entries tagged and lined along the judging table, Stephen’s rellies looked resigned. So when the proclamation came that Stephen’s squash had won and three who’d lost all turned to leave him basking in the sun, then heard their names reverberate above the cheers and cries called up on stage by Stephen - why, it caught them by surprise. “I share my laurels,” Stephen said, “with cousin Dave and Paul. And uncle Thomas did his bit. I owe it to them all! The size my squash achieved was helped by uncle’s piggy poo; I regularly dressed the crop - and, glory, how it grew! My brother Paul provided straw that smothered choking weeds and helped reduce the stresses of its constant water needs. And last, but no means least, my cousin David trained the mare that brought this squash for showing - and the winner’s cup, we share!” The Annual Show was winding down; observers glancing back could see a small unsteady group that weaved along the track. A lusty quartet passed their half-drained cup along the line … and last I heard of Siedel’s farm convinces me they’re fine. Max Merckenschlager

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Sounds by the River Rock, Country and Blues ountry music and blues legends are ready to rock the banks of the Murray River at ‘Sounds by the River’ - a new annual outdoor one day festival on the banks of the Murray River at Mannum on Saturday October 24th from 3pm to 11pm. Lee Kernaghan and Kasey Chambers will headline the all star lineup including Daryl Braithwaite, Shane Nicholson and regional rock band Creatures of Habit at the picturesque Mary Ann Reserve at Mannum. Lee Kernaghan has become a towering figure in Australian country music and is a fine ambassador for his craft. He has Issue Number 40

a passion for his music and his legendary country crowd,” said country and brings these Lee Kernaghan. together in his support for Sounds by the River is c o u n t r y Kernaghan’s last communities performance for across Australia. 2009 and he is “I am looking set to bring his forward to my dynamic live first time in performance to Mannum, and Mannum. what a beautiful K a s e y setting for a Chambers has c o n cer t. W e sold over one always have a million albums, great time in been awarded South Australia seven ARIAs, and I am looking five CMAA forward to Golden Guitars playing to and a swag of Lee Kernaghan a n o t h e r APRA Awards. Mannum Mag

She is undoubtedly one of Australia’s most respected female performers. “I am really looking forward to playing back in Mannum. It’s been a little while since we have played around that area (we used to play gigs at the Community Club with the family band ‘Dead Ringer’). It always feels a little like coming home”, said Kasey. Don’t miss this amazing line up of country, rock and pop at Sounds by the River. For further information contact Deb Alexander, 180 Degrees Marketing and Management on 0414 857738.

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Mental Health Week pen your mind. What you do can make the difference - is this year’s theme for Mental Health Week 2009. Its thrust is to make people aware of stigma and attitudes that prop it up. Stigma should not be tolerated. Stigma is a sign of contempt and rejection that tries to say that you’re not as good as everyone else, and that you don’t deserve the same respect. People sometimes try to stigmatise others because of their religion, their background or even the state of their physical or mental health. Sometimes those with mental illness are given a stigma that wrongly tries to label those affected as scary, comical or incompetent. Mental illness can happen to anyone, and it is more common than you think, but because mental illness is one

of our last taboos, people affected by mental health problems experience stigma and discrimination. This discourages people from seeking help and this makes recovery harder. If you are living with a mental illness, stigma is one more stress you don’t need and with education and awareness, we can all change these attitudes. There are many events taking place across the Murray Mallee between the 6th to 9th October as part of Mental Health Week. The Hall is sponsoring a Community Leaders Luncheon on the 7th and is joining many other agencies in Edwards Square, opposite Woolies in Murray Bridge on the 9th October between 11:00 am and 2:30 pm. Why not join us?

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Blood Donation Make A Deposit - Save A Life

outh Australians gave 140,000 donations during the last year, so 140,000 thanks go out from the Blood Service to donors in Adelaide, Port Lincoln, Mount Gambier and towns across the state. Whether you give regularly or you last donated years ago, you have helped to save lives. If you have never given the life-saving gift before, now is a great time to start. Book an appointment to donate. CEO Jennifer Williams said just three percent of our population donate blood and they are our community’s lifeline. However, about thirty percent of us will need blood in our life. “For trauma cases, cancer treatments, surgeries, burn victims, complications in

pregnancy and childbirth and other medical problems, there is a blood donor behind the scenes helping to save lives everyday,” Ms Williams said. With advances in medical treatments, demand for blood and blood products is set to double in the next 10 years. 160 000 new donors are required to ensure there is enough blood for patients in need. If you are healthy and aged 16-70 you may be an eligible donor. Make Year of the Blood Donor yours. Do something special and become one. To find out more or make an appointment please call 13 14 95 or visit donateblood.com.au Lizzy Ray Australian Red Cross Blood Service

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† Choristers Corner †

Singing Around the Piano and other Musical Memories

The Birth of the Kinglake Phoenix Choir t is heart-warming to hear about a choir helping another to form and rise from the ashes of tragedy, because the purpose is so fitting. The very primal human response to despair, suffering and loss, is to wail and mourn, then sing together in encouragement to face the future. Thus singing was man’s first shared consolation; the purpose and origin of choirs. In October last year, when Hobart’s Orpheus Choir President Sue Folder suggested to a well-known Tasmanian baritone, that together they could present a People’s Messiah in April 2009 under his baton, they had no idea of where this would lead. Michael Lampard the baritone soloistconductor liked the idea, and between them they decided that it ‘had legs.’ Rehearsals began at the same time that the horrific bushfires hit Victoria, and a decision was made then, that any surplus funds raised by the performance, would go towards Fire Relief, and if possible, to a choir or music group. On Palm Sunday, April 5th, the Orpheus Choir augmented by choristers from other Hobart choirs, (105 in all,) plus 12 young Tasmanian soloists with baritone soloist-conductor Michael Lampard, presented their concert in the University of Tasmania. By all accounts, it wa s a s u c c e s s f u l a n d well-received performance. In Victoria, just prior to the fires, Karen Ostenreid, a music teacher from Kinglake, had been asked if she would be willing to form a community choir. Karen,

with so many others, lost her home and all her possessions; but she did have her life, voice and spirit. With funding help from Arts Victoria, and people willing to come together to sing, they have formed the Kinglake Phoenix Choir rehearsing in the Rangers Neighbourhood House. The concert they planned was to take place in one of the fire relief emergency service marquees which had been left in the area. Through Arts Victoria, I have received contact details for Karen, and when I hear more, I will share the Phoenix Choir progress with you all, via the Mag. Sue Folder from Hobart’s Orpheus Choir, has contacted Karen and sent a cheque for $4500 with their very best wishes. I feel sure that we in Mannum extend our good wishes too. Mannum Town Choir mourns the recent death of Ron NelsonSmith, one of our fine tenors. In June, before our choir went into winter recess, we sang at Aminya Nursing Home, and Ron sat in the audience beside his wife Ruth. Because he knew the pieces, he sang enthusiastically with the choir, and for most of us this is quite poignant, because it was the last time that we saw him. Ron loved his music so much. To his family we extend our deepest sympathy, and as a choir we too will miss him very much. Mannum Town Choir is preparing for end of year performances. Inquiries Elf. 85692295 Elfrieda Wallent

hile holidayinginNew Zealand early this year my husband and I rented a car which had a cassette player. We bought cassettes in op shops along the way, our favourite being “The World’s Greatest Tenors”. What a find! As well as the recent & much loved Three Tenors, there were a lot of singers from the past, all the ones my Mum admired and had in her record collection. Richard Crooks (The Holy City), Allan Jones (The Donkey Serenade), Joseph Schmidt (A Star Fell from Heaven), Richard Tauber (You are My Heart’s Delight). Peter Dawson (The Lost Chord), John McCormick (Roses of Picardy) and Father Sydney MacEwan (Road to the Isles) also Nelson Eddy, LawrenceTibbett, Jan Peerce, Webster Booth, Benjamino Gigli, Enrico Caruso, John Charles Thomas and Jussie Bjoring. These brought back memories of days gone by, before rock ‘n roll entered my life, when Mum & I would listen to her precious collection of records. Dad thought there was only one singer in the world worth listening to and that was Gracie Fields, so when Dad and my older brother were safely out in the workshop and the littlies were asleep, Mum and I would play records. We’d squeak along with the music, with intermittent whistling when we couldn’t reach the high notes. We also listened to some women singers. I remember Dame Nellie, Amelita Galli-Curci and Gladys Moncrieff. There were also Strauss waltzes, light operettas, Gilbert and Sullivan, Paul Robeson and Bing Crosby among our favourites. However to this day I love male

voices, particularly tenors. Mum’s family loved music & Mum was named after the singer Amy Castles who lived in their town, Bendigo. Apparently Amy Castles was almost as famous as Melba. At family get-togethers at Grandma’shouse, many happy hours were spent singing around the piano. Mum and Aunty Mabs played the piano, Uncle Lach played the flute and everybody sang. Uncle Ken had a pleasant baritone voice, Aunty Lola a sweet soprano, but Aunt Elva had “The Voice”, a magnificent alto. I can still hear it in my mind and see her joy as she sang “Sankey’s Sacred Songs” on Sunday evenings. Only hymns were allowed on the Sabbath. Grandma and Aunty Clarice were perhaps not so musically favoured. I seem to remember them in the kitchen making drop scones for supper. Grandma at other times would sing to me in her tiny sweet voice and she would tell me about Grandfather who died when I was a baby. He had a wonderful bass voice and used to sing duets with a friend in public, songs like “The Gendarmes’ Song” and one called “Basso Profundo is my Name”. She also sang a song to me which included the words “handsome, sunburnt, Johnny Brown”. (Grandfather’s name was John Brown). Has anybody heard of the Basso Profundo or the Johnny Brown songs? I would love some more information. I am lucky to have a husband who has a good voice and loves to sing. Our taste in music is almost identical so that brings harmony. Jo Kader

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Mannum Leisure Centre Annual General Meeting Leisure Centre Clubrooms Wednesday 21st October 7:30pm Bring along your ideas. Tea/coffee after the meeting. Pam Cutjar 8569 2534

Announcements MURRAY BRIDGE COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB Proudly presents Midnight Special, Sunday October 25th, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, Imperial Football Club, Johnstone Park. Members $5.00, non-members $7.00. Lunch available. Trading Table, Raffle, Dancing. All welcome. Contact Brian 8535 4317.

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October Captain Arnold The River Drawn Exhibition Arnold Gallery Date: Now, until further notice Time: Mon–Fri: 9am–5pm Sat & Sun: 10am–4pm Cost: Free to Mannum residents Contact: Jenny Callander, Mannum Dock Museum 8569 2733 PS Marion Short Cruises Mary Ann Reserve Devonshire Tea. Licenced Bar. Date: Saturday 3rd, Sunday 4th Time: Depart 11am, 1pm and 3pm Cost: Adult $15 Child $7:50 Market/Trash ‘n Treasure Mannum Showgrounds Date: Sunday 4th Time: 9am–2pm Cost: Free Admission Contact: Irene Lovell 8569 2541 Sites Available Riverland Powerlifting Challenge Mannum Leisure Centre Lifters from SA, Vic & NSW. Date: Sun 11th Start: 10:30am Contact: Pam Cutjar 8569 2534 Mixed Netball Commences Mannum Leisure Centre Get your team nominated now. Date: Mon 12th Contact: Pam Cutjar 8569 2534. Sounds by the River Mary Ann Reserve Lee Kernaghan, Casey Chambers live. Date: Saturday 24th Time: 3:00pm–11:00pm Cost: Adults $69 Under 12 Free Contact: Mannum Visitor Information Centre 8569 1303. Tickets from Mannum Newsagency. November Market/Trash ‘n Treasure Mannum Showgrounds Date: Sunday 6th Time: 9.00am–2.00pm Cost: Free Admission Contact: Irene Lovell 8569 2541 Sites Available Murraylands Music Festival Tailem Bend Town Hall, Railway Tce. Date: 6th-8th Cost: Adult $20, Child $1, Family $30, Pensioner $10, Weekend Passes $30 Contact: 8572 3266 Mannum Christmas Tree Fete Mannum Community College Date: Fri 27th Time: 9:00am–3:00pm Contact: Di Bernhardt 8569 8162

Clash Calendar Leave the details of regular meetings at the CHIPS Office or e-mail to: editor.mannummag@baonline.com.au Monthly 1st Monday 9:45am Combined Probus, Mannum Club 10:00am Murray Darlings Red Hatters, Mannum Motel Café. Ph. 8569 1438 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 Monday 7:30pm Mid Murray Mallee Permaculture Group, CHIPS. Tamara Griffiths 0407 457 707 3rd Tuesday pm Palmer Card Day, Lutheran Hall Palmer. Ph. 8532 2255 7:30pm Neighbourhood Watch, various locations. Coordinator 0428 856 911 3rd Thursday 11:00am RSL, Mannum Community Club 4th Thursday 7:30pm Progress Association, Mannum Community College Staff room. 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 2nd & 4th Tuesday 10:00am Craft Group. Uniting Church Cottage. Ph. 85691827.

2009 PUBLICATION DEADLINES Friday (12 noon) For Publication in October 23 November Issue 41 November 20 December Issue 42 January 29 February Issue 43 Email: editor.mannummag@baonline.com.au Telephone: 8569 2295 (Elf), 8569 1879 (Jo) Drop in to: 39 Randell Street, Mannum SA 5238 (a mailbox kindly provided by MMCSS/CHIPS) Email facilities provided by Broadband Anywhere

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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. Pot to Pot Garden Maintenance and Propagation. 3:00pm-5:00pm, Oct 19th. MYOB. On demand, 6:00 pm-9:00 pm. Tuesday Getting the Most Out of Your Computer. 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. 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 Craft Workshops. Various, 1pm-3:30 pm. Friday Starting Out on Your Computer: 1:00 pm-4:00 pm. Adult Literacy and Numeracy. On demand. Special Events October 6th Men’s Breakfast, 39 Randell St, 9:00am-11:00am. Bookings essential. 15 th Anti-Poverty Week, cooking demonstration at the Mannum Community College, 11:00am-1:00pm. 28th MMCSS & CHIPS AGM at 39 Randell Street Mannum, 7:00pm start. November 12th & 13th Accredited Senior First Aid, Day Centre. Bookings essential. 13th Bus trip to Adelaide Central Market. Bookings essential. 20th White Ribbon Day Brunch at Mannum Club River Bar, 10am-12pm

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

Mannum Leisure Centre 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 Mature Age Fitness Class 6:30-7:30 pm Men’s Boxing Circuit See note below Soccer Note: Junior and Senior Soccer Wednesday, Thursday evenings. 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 0185 Pam Cutjar, Centre Manager 6:00-8:00 pm

Weekly Passenger Service Mannum to Murray Bridge For information or bookings: Jim & Beryl Brandle, PO Box 59, Swan Reach SA 5354 Ph: 8570 2093, Fax 8570 2071 Mobile: 0429 702 093

Every Thursday: Mannum Information Centre  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  Pine Park Murray Bridge Mannum 10.00am Murray Bridge 10.30am Murray Bridge 1.30pm Mannum 2.00pm

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