Mannum Mag Issue 69 June 2012

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June 2012

Mannum, South Australia 5238

Issue Number 69

Inaugural South Australian Truck and Ute Show Mannum Set to Be Mannum’s Event of the Year t will be all about chrome and polish this June long weekend when Mannum plays host to the inaugural League Engineering Truck and Ute Show.

State of the art big prime movers, 3 huge tow trucks and vintage utes and trucks will line the main street of Mannum on Sunday 10th June. It will be a spectacle not to be missed.

The event concept was created by the Mannum Progress Association in association with passionate locals and local engineering firm, League Engineering.

League Engineering is the major sponsor of the South Australian Truck and Ute Show Mannum. Gavin Ivey, director of League Engineering Services Pty Ltd, says “We are proud to be the major sponsor of the inaugural South Australian Truck and Ute Show in Mannum. We believe by supporting such events in our town that it will be beneficial to the town, its businesses, its people and its future.”

All the local and Adelaide trucking companies are involved and assisting with the event.

Local residents should be aware that Randell Street will be closed from 6 am to 4:30 pm from William Street to the ferry. Please note that River Lane will be open and available to use and for parking.

Mayor Dave Burgess says, “Once again Mannum Progress has shown that innovation and positive thinking can bring about another great event. The Truck and Ute Show will bring a great atmosphere to Randell Street and Mannum, highlighting our great location. I appreciate the effort volunteers and the committee have put in to make this a success. Thanks to everyone who has decided to show their vehicles as your pride and joy is what this event is about. Please enjoy the hospitality of Mannum” Entry will be free to Randell Street which will be closed for the day in order to exhibit trucks, trade sites and food venues. Because of the number of entries expected, the utes will be exhibited on Mary Ann Reserve in front of the Mannum Club. We have at least 25 vintage trucks coming from all over the State with the Murray Bridge Auto Collectors Club doing a run from Murray Bridge to Mannum on that

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day. We also have three 12 metre tow trucks and various other trucks, including Steve Vorwerks racing truck which was to try a record breaking race at Lake Gairdner this week but this has been washed out.

Trucks and utes can be exhibited for $10 per vehicle and prizes will be awarded to various categories. Entry forms are available on the website below.

There will be no professional caterers brought in for this event. All food venues in Randell Street will be asked to cater on the day and the Lions Club, the Footy Club, Golf Club, Scouts, Shared Stitches and Walker Flat Hall Committee will also be offering food in Shearer Car park.

Local country band Heartland will entertain the crowd in the morning and City Cowboys in the afternoon.

For the kids, we have a jumping castle with slides and a face painter. Scouts are running kids activities during the day and showbags will be on sale.

There will also be exhibitions and demonstrations of quilting, card making, jewellery making, cross stitch and other crafts, facials and makeup, Tupperware and Enjo in the Mannum Bowling Club Clubrooms and a market place in the Carpark of the Bowling Club.

PS Marion will be running short cruises from Mary Ann Reserve.

Carol Greening, Mannum Progress Association Chairperson says “Mannum Progress Association is very excited about it’s inaugural Truck and Ute Show which has inspired enthusiasm from countless people and businesses. This is a wonderful opportunity for us to showcase Mannum to visitors with a free, full family day. There will be something for everyone – men, women and children, so come along and join in the fun.”

Interest in the event is huge and we are expecting a large crowd to Mannum to make this the event of 2012.

For any enquiries please contact Irene Lovell on 8569 2541 or 0407 605 487 or email ilovell@dodo.com.au or go to Upcoming Events on our website www.mannum.org.au.

Introduction of Recycling The Mid Murray Council is introducing a recycling collection service to some towns throughout the council district.

The new waste and recycling collection service will use two bins: a140 litre bin for household rubbish for landfill, collected weekly and a 240 litre bin for recycling, collected fortnightly.

The contents of the recycling bins will be sent to a materials recovery facility in Adelaide where it is sorted by a combination of high tech machines and manual labour. It is important that you follow the recycling guidelines to help reduce contamination and ensure the safety of those working on the sorting lines.

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Matinee Series Ticket Giveaway  Page 8 Contents Ageing in the Murraylands At Your Leisure

Calendars & Dates 6 Church Services 4 Classifieds

28 Food Is Life 22 Musical Miscellany 8 Letters 2 & 3 On My Bookshelf 27 Mid Murray Support Services 4 Out of this World

21 Pause A While 26 Puzzle 8 Whistle Toot

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Meeting Your Local Member

Dear Editor, I write in response to a letter from Linda Hunter which appeared in the May 2012 Edition of the Mannum Mag. Ms Hunter wrote in response to my media release, ‘Liberal High Tea in Mannum’ and states that she thinks “it was not appropriate to organise a high tea or any such event at a given price.”

I would like to assure Ms Hunter that you do not need to pay to have a talk with your local MP and that we will gladly meet with our electors “free of charge”.

The High Tea function was a Liberal Party fundraiser organised and attended my members of the Mannum Branch of the Liberal Party and open to any other interested parties. It is imperative that Liberal Party Branches hold fundraising events in order to fund election campaigns. Posters, brochures, advertisements and the like are all funded by the Party, so we need to ensure we have the funds available to pay for such items.

If Ms Hunter or anyone else has issues they would like to convey to me or require assistance I would be more than happy to arrange a time to visit you. I encourage you to contact my office on 8563 3636 or via email schubert@parliament.sa.gov.au so a visit can be arranged.

I do regularly visit Mannum and meet with residents in their homes and in aged care facilities and I r egular ly attend community gatherings and events.

I hope this clears any confusion in regards to MPs charging residents to meet with them as this is most definitely not the case.

Ivan Venning MP Member for Schubert

Champagne Breakfast

Dear Editor, Just a comment on the Mannum Hospital Fundraising Champagne Breakfast. As a visitor from Adelaide I remarked that the residents of Mannum know how to put on a good event. The food, poetry and company made the drive up worthwhile. When I next face the trauma of buying bathers I will think of Joan's poem and smile.

TerraLea Ranson

Letters to the Editor Deadline 25 May 2012 for publication in the June issue It’s What They Omit That Counts

Dear Editor, Annie Patrick’s letter (Doubt versus Fear, May 2012) further displays how creationists avoid fair, open scrutiny of their claims. Quoting Proverbs is no substitute.

Shakespeare: In religion, / What damned error, but some sober brow / Will bless it and approve it with a text…

Science, incompatible with scripture, offers knowledge the fundamentalist fears; fear breeds prejudice. Clinging to timeworn superstition; hostile to reason; stifling doubt by threatening the fearful child with damnation (So much for trust, Annie.).

The child becomes adult, deserving sympathy, but allowing the faithful to broadcast shonky assertions, presuming on (rather than earning) a trusting acceptance, won’t help break the cycle.

Avoidance, excuses, indignation; what they omit is substance to reconcile God’s word with the Creation.

Graham Boothby

The Christmas Pageant

Dear Editor, I write in regards to the Christmas Pageant.

How on Earth does a “Parade of Commerce” have anything to do with the humble birth of the Prince of Peace and Eternal Symbol of Life? With jolly father Coca-Cola handing out bags of diabetes to the future consumers of western society.

Here’s a revolutionary thought!

Why can’t a Christmas Parade see the people carrying candles and singing, following a pregnant woman on a donkey to a stable?

Makes sense to me!

L Storm

Go Local!

Dear Editor, I write in praise of our very own local tradies.

I recently had my bathroom renovated. A daunting task, and at times down right horrendous!

A 1950s lilac disaster!

I found the local tradesmen wonderful. Prompt and reliable with strong work ethics. Such quality workmanship. I exact very high standards and I was

The viewpoints and opinions of the Authors and Artists that appear in Mannum Mag do not necessarily reflect the viewpoints of the Mannum Mag Editors, staff and/or affiliates. Mannum Mag assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions in the content of this publication.

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not disappointed.

Mark Warnest, tiler, Ray Dahlitz, plumber, and simon Temme, electrician, orchestrated beaut i ful l y t he whole proceedings. A big thank you to you guys.

My bathroom is now worthy of a feature in the Home Beautiful magazine.

At times I have heard less than favourable, general comments about the availability, etcetera of the local tradesmen. However, I speak as I find. Having lived overseas and interstate, this is my most positive experience with tradesmen yet.

Give them a go!

Dianne Downie

Media Watch Fan, A Response

Dear Editor, I write in relation to the ABC Media Watch Fan article (April MM).

Firstly to the Mannum Mag crew – well done for your tireless efforts in bringing this publication to our community, we know who you are and we are proud to acknowledge your work. Regardless of the challenges, you are out there doing it!

To the Media Watch Fan writer – if you are not prepared to stand by your opinion and validate your views by including your name, rather choosing to hide behind a nom de plume, don’t write at all! If you have a grievance, take it up directly with those involved, that way you will have both sides of the picture and be able to make informed comments. Names not included with a letter to the editor in The Advertiser, won’t be published – it’s their policy. I think the Mannum Mag should adopt this policy to avoid future antagonistic and anonymous opinions which cause unproductive negative community feelings. We all need to take responsibility for our thoughts and actions. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but anonymous comments do not command respect.

To those named within the said article – through this article the Media Watch Fan has further acknowledged the good work you do within the community, albeit not quite in the vein you might have liked. Please don’t

stop doing this work just because a minority voice has spoken, rather continue to do it well and continue to promote your efforts because you deserve to be recognised. Philanthropy is about giving for the betterment of others. Being recognised or not recognised for a contribution is the giver’s decision alone and should be respected, not judged.

In relation to 2.2 Association’s Purpose listed in the Editorial, the article written was, by my interpretation, in breech of at least three of those points.

1. It did not acknowledge diversity and promote harmony (2.2.1).

2. It was not conducive to strengthening community (2.2.3).

It ‘bagged’ the good work of those willing to put an effort in for community good.

3. The article’s view of maintaining perspective of our home environment conducive to growth, happiness and respect was completely skewed (2.2.4).

Dollars are a necessary component of growth, whether it comes through grants or sponsorship.

The Government requires recognition of any contribution they make, why shouldn’t community sponsors get the same recognition? The writer did not respect the rights of individuals to be acknowledged for their efforts if that’s their choice.

In conclusion can we please stop wasting energy on nit-picking proactive businesses.

Let’s get on with the job of making our community one to promote and of which to be proud. This can only be done if we band together and work positively. No, we will not always agree, but let’s be mature, honest and open about how we manage our dummy spitting and accept that we might not always be right! Maybe I’m wrong - if that’s the case I will accept it and learn from it, while still respecting the views of others.

Cathy Clemow

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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. Letters must include contact details for verification.

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Media Watch Fan, Another Response

It’s Time to Change Your Constitution

Dear Editor, Who knew that advertising was so controversial? In his response to Media Watch Fan, Keith Baldwin says it is almost mandatory to brand things and that altruism is a virtue but not a means of survival for business. Sad but true; but what is wrong with a community or business people holding altruistic values, much of our society is founded on this philosophy. The economy would not crumble, it would just be different.

Businesses should be allowed advertising on their vehicles or tee shirts but I hate having to negotiate sandwich boards on footpaths. I understand the flags in Mannum displaying the upcoming truck show but believe the accompanying flags of sponsor advertising to be crass and inappropriate. Can anyone now apply to flog their wares on the flags? What next, selling the naming rights to the Marion? Schools are given incentives to shop at Coles; Universities are being supported by miningcompanies and other corporations. Maybe kindergartens and day care centres will bombard our babies and toddlers with sponsors product placement integrated into their daily play numbing them to be good consumers (already happening in movies) and there is talk about projecting advertising onto clouds! Just because something happens doesn’t mean that is it right or good!

Like many in the community at the time, I remember many people, my family included, volunteering countless hours to help realise the building and fitting out of the Mannum Community Complex (now known as the Mannum Leisure Centre). Sure there sits a proud plaque in the fac ility to commemorate significant players in the development but it is a roll of honour for the people, not their businesses.

Re. all the hullabaloo about anonymity; who cares who writes a letter if the content is truthful? As long as contact details are provided for verification, as the Editor states, the focus should be on the content of the contribution not the author.

David Dowley puts a focus on the ABC program “Media Watch” and misuse of the Fan’s chosen moniker.

On revisiting the original article published in the February issue, I noted that there was indeed a focus on the reporting by local media of the Mid Murray Council’s CEO and the Mayor’s messages to the ratepayersall factual articles.

Bravo to Editor of the Mannum Mag, who chose to publish the articles from Media Watch Fan. Perhaps we will have some social discourse on the other issues raised.

Dear Editor, I was pleased to read that this magazine does not agree with Media Fan’s outlook. However, I was very disappointed with the nature of your justification for includinganonymous articles.

You used the wording of the Constitution of Mannum Magazine Incorporated to justify your decisions. I studied the wording that you quoted and agree with you that such wording can be interpreted variously. May I remind you that one should never hide behind ill-thought out wording of any document. The intent and specific wording of your Constitution obviously needs immediate revision to prevent any further anonymous articles (such as those from Media Fan) appearing henceforth in this otherwise very good magazine.

Consider the following examples of c hange s that happe ne d to constitutions and policy guidelines elsewhere following public revulsion: 1. Women were not permitted to vote until recent historical times.

Simply deplorable. Fortunately decent folk, both men and women, ensured that appropriate changes were made to legislation in accordance with the Australian Constitution.

2. Slavery was legally sanctioned in many southern American states. We all know that the practice of slavery was abominable and decent folk worked hard to ensure that appropriate changes were ultimately made.

3. A final example - We all now know about the stolen Aboriginal generation, allowed for by legislation, and thus in accordance with the Constitutional Guidelines.

Should that malpractice have continued just because it passed governmental policy guidelines? Of course not.

So please, I beg the Editor and his committee to re-examine the Mannum Mag Constitution and to understand that this excellent local community deserves words like ‘honesty’ and ‘integrity’ and ‘personal accountability’ etc in the Mannum Mag’s vision. You won’t ‘lose face’ by acknowledging this community’s overwhelming concerns about anonymity. Indeed you will ‘gain face’ by it.

Kitty Schiansky

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Margaret Dowley

Gaining Public Acclaim Dear Editor, It has been with great interest that I have read the responses to our intrepid “Media Watch Fan’s” latest letter. I have come to look forward to the bi-monthly contribution they have been making to this magazine and heartily congratulate them for

having the faith and fortitude to take on such a task. It seems though, that many respondents overreacted and missed a couple of salient points that were being made in this latest offering.

I believe the article in question was a clarion call for us to think. To think about how we go about seeking recognition for our ‘good works’.

Yes, sponsorship does contribute enormously to what we can achieve in our communities but often the branding can be ugly and unimaginative?

In the rush to defend “visual public acknowledgement” we confuse and conflate a couple of different concepts. Sponsorship, branding, signage and information are not all the same thing. Some of it is absolutely necessary, some desirable, some of it is not, and some of it is redundant, superfluous or is simply ugly and, certainly (sorry Keith), not mandatory. In the light of the report quoted from the Murray Valley Standard (15/05/12), the questionsto ask are, “Why do we, here in the Murraylands, have so much of the less useful, unmaintained, superfluous and ugly types of signage and outdated information? Why are we content with this whilst at the same time promoting ourselves as a place to go? If it matters, what should we do?” Really, we should be somewhat outraged that we score so poorly and, if the deputy CEO is to be taken seriously, appear to care so little.

Much like our anonymous protagonist I too have had the opportunity to see many creative and thoughtful ways of visually introducing places and providing information. You don’t need a ‘literal’ sign to welcome you; you know exactly where you are. It is at these times I notice the quirky, the c o l o u r f u l a n d the un i q u e contributions made by artists and communities seeking to express and distinguish themselves. No logos beyond a modest plaque. I know it is possible to have attractive bins, seats you will remember for years and public toilets you just have to photograph; some in the strangest places! I am only too happy to share images from my collection of

outstanding and beautiful public works should anyone be interested.

Unfortunately, I suspect, many of us are inured to the visual pollution that assaults us daily, the boring ubiquity of bland signage, the lack of care that obscures much that is beautiful around us; we just don’t see it. I must concur with Media Watch Fan, no manufacturer’s ‘branding’ has ever inspired me to say to myself “Gee, what fantastic seats,” or, “Gosh, the council provided the bins!” (Really, isn’t that part of what my rates are supposed to provide?).

Often such branding serves to do nothing more than highlight an unfortunate lack of design flair and paucity of imagination.

The other contentious issue seemed to be the sponsorship of cultural events and public places. I was surprised at the deeply personal reactions with which this was met by people who did not suffer the indignity of being named. Though, interestingly, apart from those of purported religious significance, the cultural events mentioned centred primarily on sport and vehicles of various sizes and permutations. The issue, surely, is not so much with businesses or services advertising on their buildings and vehicles; the more creative, the better. What is, perhaps, the bone of contention is how certain types of self promotion detract from what, ostensibly, theyare supporting.

I, for one, am happy to forgo a Christmas (?) parade of the same, old, tired vehicles for a reason unrelated to the birth of Jesus. Let’s face it, it is largely advertising. Would someone like to step up and sponsor a community Nativity Play, an arts project, an event, something that truly reflects the spirit of the season; not for profit, not for tourism, just for us? Let’s do something different, something you don’t see very often, something with a meaning greater than money (Your names will be in the program). Light a sparkler, sing some carols, see a story and celebrate the Prince of Peace.

Those of us that listen to the ABC do, occasionally, have some funny ideas.

Michele G. Bottroff

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Mid Murray Support Services

At Your Leisure ow do you feel about the Leisure Centre? Is it meeting your needs for fitness, fun or just socialising? How often have you visited the Centre recently?

The board of the Mannum Leisure Centre is keen to find out what the people of Mannum and surrounding areas think about the Centre, because we want to provide the services and programs that you want. The community has a Centre with excellent facilities – have you been in to see the new gym equipment, or participated in one of the activities in stadium?

– and we want them to be used as much as possible. Not only does this make the Centre look good, but it helps you, the community, to live fitter and healthier lives.

The Leisure Centre is currently conducting a survey to help identify what you want. The survey is short, only 10 questions, and we would like people throughout the community, not just present gym users, to fill it in. You can get the single page survey from the Leisure Centre, and various other points in Mannum and surrounding areas, or, if you are computer-inclined, you can complete the form online at: www.surveymonkey.com/s/VQ7Z9SS. And there’s a reward!

Everyone who fills in a survey and submits it by Monday 18th June will go into a draw to win 3

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months free membership. That’s a prize worth having.

Each year Powerlifting Australia have a schools competition to see who can bench press the most, according to age, gender and body weight.

Since 2002, Mannum Community College have participated with great success.

Last year, the College won the $500 award for having the highest number of participants, and this year, again, the College can boast many gold, silver and bronze medal winners.

In the past few weeks, Pam Cutjar, the Manager of the Leisure Centre and an official of Powerlifting Australia, visited the College to present the medal winners with their awards.

Congratulations to all the medal winners listed below.

The Leisure Centre will be hosting The Snakepit Adelaide Pro Wrestling on Saturday 30th June. Doors will open at 6:30pm for a 7pm start.

For information and tickets call 0402 472 564 or go to thesnakepit.com.au

Ringside $20. General Admission $15. Children under 5 years free.

The Snakepit Adelaide Pro Wrestling can be seen on Digital 44/C31 Wednesday 10pm.

For more information on squash or any other programs available at the Leisure Centre, phone 8569 0185 or email mannumleisure@mid-murray.sa.gov.au.

We’re Open! he long awaited Scrooges Op Shop is open. With much excitement and some trepidation, because some of the building works are not yet finished, we opened our doors on Friday June 1st.

We said goodbye to our old CHIPS Op Shop at 39 Randell Street on May 18th and, with the help of many willing hands, cars, trailers and sack trucks, we moved across and down the road to 8 Randell Street.

Thanks to the artistic talent of Adam Opie we now have our very own Scrooge on the front of the big, bright shop and a wider range of pre-loved clo t h i n g , f u r n i t ur e and bric-a-brac than we’ve ever had before.

Scrooges Op Shop Manager Karen Woodhouse and her wonderful team of volunteers want to say a BIG thank you to everyone who helped us make the move.

We only sell donated goods so if you have something that you think we could re-sell please ring Scrooges’ Shop Manager, Karen on 8569 1892. We’ll pick-up and deliver.

Finally!

In December last year we applied for a grant from Home

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and Community Care (HACC) to extend our services into the northern part of our Mid Murray Council region.

It’s taken nearly 6 months but last week we were advised that our application has been successful. This is indeed great news for residents of the Mid Murray Council area living beyond a line from Keyneton to Sedan and Swan Reach!

Over the next few weeks we will be establishing a branch of Mid Murray Support Services in the Blanchetown, Morgan area.

From early July this year we will be able to provide domestic support, gardening, home maintenance, window cleaning and social support services to the aged and disadvantaged persons in Morgan, Cadell, Blanchetown, Truro and surrounding areas.

It’s Exciting!

Mid Murray Council have commenced works at the old Mannum Primary School and some preliminary plans have been drawn up as we work together to create a Mannum Community Centre.

We’re excited!

Tim Clemow, Coordinator Mid Murray Support Services

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Girls’ Gold Medal Winners Under 11 Kimberly Henry, Kellie Modra Under 16 Narelle Simons, Alex Under 12 Holly Dimasi, Sarah Groocock, Thompson, Shanay Robinson Toni Berlin, Rachel Gurr, Under 17 Amber Baldwin, Jodie Dayman Under 13 Kayla Robinson, Rebecca Henry 17+ Tamika Ashton Under 15 Karissa Dendall Girls’ Silver Medal Winners Under 12 Ashleigh Thompson, Breony Cradock, Under 16 Shadae Allen, Stevie Bruhn Alya Craig Under 17 Ashleigh Mobbs Girls’ Bronze Medal Winners Under 12 Rachal Willis Under 15 Karissa Dendall Under 13 Kayla Robinson, Rebecca Henry Under 16 Alana Woods Boys’ Gold Medal Winners Under 11 Blake Tabe, Nick Bland, Jaidyn Lawn Under 14 Jack Ince, Brayden Graetz Under 12 Zac Dimasi, Jase Quilan, Billy Under 15 Luke Reschke Reschke, Jacob Schache, Jack Cox Under 16 Joel Kroehn Under 13 Isaac Rasigatale, Liam Hillier, Dylan Under 17 Aaron Provis Cranwell Boys’ Silver Medal Winners Under 11 Tyson Tarasenko Under 14 Ryan Reschke Under 12 Tyler Bakey, Kyle Dunn Under 17 Isayah Kuhlman, Harlie Graetz, Under 13 Brayden Schultz, Zak Muirhead 17+ Dale Strauss Boys’ Bronze Medal Winners Under 11 Jacob Cook Under 13 Josh Dodd, Jake Wiebrecht Under 12 Tom Worthley Under 16 Dylan McPherson

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Keeping you up to date with happenings at Mid Murray Community Support Services and CHIPS

Pam Cutjar, Manager of the Mannum Leisure Centre, with three of the Powerlifting medal w i n n e r s fr om M a n n u m Community College.

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$65,000 To Save Heritage Dock restoration project in Mannum has been awarded over $65,000 in funding from the Gillard Labor Government’s Your Community Heritage P r o gr am, Senator Anne McEwen, Senator for South Australia, announced on 23rd May 2012.

Through the Your Community Heritage Program, the Mid Murray Council will receive funds to preserve the South Australian State Heritage Listed Randell Dry Dock at Mannum.

Senator McEwen said the funding will ensure an important part of the River Murray’s history is preserved on site.

The Randell Dry Dock was designed and constructed in 1873, one of the few dry docks ever constructed in Australia.

“The Dock was used in the late 1880s and early 1900s for refitting and repairing the many river vessels plying their trade on the Murray. It is well worth preserving and the funding will help Council conserve the structure, especially after reports suggest the exposed timbers are drying and deteriorating at a

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rapid rate,” said Senator McEwen.

“The Randell Dry Dock is an important part of South Australia’s history, and it is great to see that with Government assistance, Council will be able to preserve and maintain the dock into the future,” the Senator added.

“Our River communities are proud of their heritage and I congratulate everyone involved in securing this funding,” said Senator McEwen.

T he Y o ur Co mmunity Heritage Program helps to support and protect Australia’s heritage, by enabling communities to identify the stories and places that they want to preserve.

With the funding, communities are able to protect historic places, celebrate local heritage, tell local stories, commemorate eminent Australians and restore heritage places damaged by natural disasters.

Further information about the program is available at: www.environment.gov.au/heritage/ programs/ych

with Mannum Interchurch Council ver the years many who have left the church have said to me that the church is full of hypocrites! My response is to say, “You are right, but there is always room for one more in this church.” Of course the church is full of hypocrites. Why is this so? Because the church is full of people. I have never met a person yet who does not struggle with some form of hypocrisy in their own life.

However, I suspect that hypocrisy is probably only part of the reason they left the church. I reckon that in their church experience they felt a sense that they were being judged, a sense that they did not measure up to people’s expectations in that church. If you have experienced that judgment in a church, then you have every right to feel the way you do. People judging others is not the teaching of Jesus Christ.

Next time you feel judged by a Christian, gently invite them to read the Bible and reflect on John chapter 8 verses 1-11.

We are all broken people.

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Sometimes we make bad choices in our lives. Christian and non-Christian alike. We all tend to develop patterns of thinking and patterns of behaviour which we tend to repeat over and over again. Well at least I do. How about you? Some of those patterns of behaviour can be strengths, and some can be destructive, both to ourselves and sometimes to those we love.

So whether a person is good or bad has very little to do with Christianity. Christianity is not about religion. It is about a real friendship with Jesus Christ through his Holy Spirit. Jesus is alive and he wants his Holy Spirit to live inside us and to help us become the people he created us to be. As we get to know Jesus and his amazing grace, his Spirit will help us identify our strengths, which we can build up and use to help others, as well as our weaknesses which, with his help, we can change or let go of. This brings the hope of new life and new beginnings for every person through that friendship with Jesus.

Reverend Darren Lovell

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Ageing in the Murraylands

PS Marion and Mannum Dock Museum

with Millie re you an Aged Care • Are those staff members resident in our area?

Worker who helps people • What particular challenges do they in their own homes in the Mid face?

Murraylands?

• Is the need for staff meeting the need If so, I’d love to hear from for services? you or your employer. Mid • What changes does the agency Murray Support Services foresee in the near future, following the recent Federal Government regularly publishes articles announcements? informing us of their activities, If there are writers amongst but the Mag rarely hears from you, some short stories about other providers, even when they your experiences out and about are recruiting staff. would help the rest of us, June/July are the clients, carers and community, report-writing months each year, so a report suitable for the to understand and value the Mag should not be too much of contribution you make to a burden when details and helping people stay in their own statistics are already in people’s homes. Careful editing would make sure that no-one’s privacy minds.

I would imagine that is compromised.

Please do ask your agency to Resthaven, Murray Mallee Aged Care, Mannum Dom. send the Mag an informative Care and ACH Group would all article.

Millie be working in the Mid Sillie Millie says: “I could not Murraylands, and who else is do that job, not in a million th ere? Besid es gen eral information, it would be years. My severe ergasiophobia interesting to have answers to absolutely prevents it.”

[Severe what? The definition is questions like the following. elsewhere in the Mag. Editor.]

• How far from Mannum are staff

he PS Marion has recently returned from the History Cruise that departed on 7th May, returning on 11th May. The cruise began with passengers being shown the museum and the lower end of Randell Street before partaking of morning tea on the boat.

The passengers enjoyed stopovers at Big Bend by Night, Ngaut Ngaut Landing and Swan Reach Museum. Passengers were treated to presentations by Alan Boman and Dick Bromhead about the history and restoration of PS Marion and old boating days on the River Murray. Roly Bartlett started each day with a reading from the diary of an early settlement family in the Goolwa area dating from the mid 1800s.

Recent working bees have ensured that the boat is loaded with wood and is ready for the first of the Rockford Steam Powered Dinner weekends (25th - 27th May).

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The next one hour Devonshire tea cruises will be on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th June, leaving from the Mary Anne Reserve. The cruises coincide with the inaugural Mannum Truck and Ute Show being held in Mannum on this weekend. It is recommended that bookings for cruises be made in advance – either online, by phone or in person.

Visitor and Information Centre volunteers were able to attend an appreciation morning tea at the Mannum Motel during Volunteer’s Week. This occasion was enjoyed by all participants, and resulted in two new volunteers joining the Centre.

For information about the Museum, cruising schedules and the Information Centre, please ring 8569 2383 or 8569 1303 or visit the website www.psmarion.com Jenny Twigden

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Issue Number 69

Sumo Wrestling In Mid Murray Schools

Healthy Living Grants 2012 he Mid Murray OPAL program is supporting new and innovative projects across the Mid Murray Council district which will provide more opportunities for families to EAT WELL and BE ACTIVE. We are offering one-off small gr ants to no t-fo r -p r o fit community groups, service centres and local schools that can demonstrate projects, events, initiatives, awareness and education programs which will create these opportunities, and that will meet one or more of the OPAL goals. These goals include: Healthy Eating • Healthy food available at events and outlets • Home meals produced in and from homes

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• Local food production and distribution Physical Activity • Active travel (such as walking, cycling or scooting) • Active leisure time • Use of parks, open space and recreation areas

Grants will be capped at $500 per applicant. Applications close on 29th June 2012.

To find out if your school, community group or service centre is eligible to apply for the grant, or to request an application form and full Terms and Conditions, please contact OPAL Support Officer Diem Luong on 8569 0181, or email at dluong@mid-murray.sa.gov.au or go to the Mid Murray website: www.mid-murray.sa.gov.au.

ave you ever watched Sumo wrestlers on TV and wished you could do the same? Well, now you have the chance to try your hand at sumo wrestling without the drag of eating yourself into a ball of fat first.

As part of the healthy and active ethos at the Mid Murray Council, Fun 4 YOUth has got some sumo suits and will be visiting the schools in the area, so that students can throw their weight around and have fun.

Even better, some of the schools have agreed to set aside an hour of normal school time for this purpose. After their

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initiation to Sumo wrestling, students will be able to participate in a Fun 4 YOUth program immediately after school. So come along, put on a suit and get involved in the fun.

As you can see in the photo, you’ll look good in a sumo suit!

See page 27 for your local date, time and location Registration and consent forms are available from Amy Loechel at Mid Murray Council, 49 Adelaide Road, Mannum SA 5238 Ph: 8569 0100 Mob: 0419 860 044 Email: aloechel@mid-murray.sa.gov.au

Sir, you have wrestled well, and overthrown more than your enemies.

(Rosalind, in As You Like It) William Shakespeare The Japanese eat very little fat; the Spaniards eat a lot of fat. Both suffer fewer heart attacks than the British or Americans.

The Japanese drink very little red wine; the Italians and French excessive amounts. Both suffer fewer heart attacks than the British or Americans.

Germans drink lots of beer and eat lots of sausage and suffer fewer heart attacks than the British or Americans.

Conclusion: Eat and drink what you like. Apparently, speaking English is what kills you.

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Out Of This World

Natural Wellness

Astronomer’s Corner

Heavy Metal Toxicity – Part 2

verhead at around 9pm is the constellation of Corvus (The Crow) whose top two stars, closer together, seem to point at the star Spica on the ecliptic.

Setting in the west is the constellation Orion so plan to start observing earlier for a look at this unique part of the sky.

Gravity and extreme forces are present in this area where stars are forming, with even a pulsar thrown in.

Sagittarius (the Archer) is now occupying a region of the sky on the eastern horizon, below the Scorpion constellation. You are looking towards the centre of Milky Way Galaxy, the home of our solar system, when looking at Sagittarius.

Seek out areas of dark skies that make the very dense stars of this region seems to stand out especially when away from town and city lights. Drawing a line from each of these constellations connects at right angles at this time to the Southern Cross and the pointers which are high in the sky to the south.

Near to Spica at this time is the planet Saturn which sets about 4 am, with Mars in Leo setting around 1 am. Venus is soon to be lost to the evening sky setting soon after 6:30 pm. Forming a somewhat diamond shape with Spica at one point, the constellation of Virgo can be found when looking at Saturn.

Although the traditional drawings are not obvious on a number of constellations, it really is worth spending a time to locate the shapes that form the belt or band of the Zodiac. Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius and Capricorn form the main section stretching from overhead to the horizon.

The constellations change position in the visible arc of the night sky as we inch our way on our journey around the Sun. The Milky Way forms the background and in most cases the foreground contains the stars of the Zodiac.

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eavy metals are bullies and can cause many nutritional deficiencies as well as damaging gut mucosa. Heavy metals may take years to be eliminated from biological systems and it is highly important that removal occurs safely at the body’s own rate. This is why it is imperative that you have a professional such as a naturopath assist you with your programme. Often hair analysis will be monitored in relation to the elimination programme.

If there is known toxicity it is highly important to find the source of contamination.

Examples of possible sources include:

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Aluminium: deodorants, cans, foil, drinking water, baking powder, toothpaste, cookware and medications especially antacid.

Arsenic: insect sprays, pesticides, some seafood (shrimp, mussels, oysters) and arsenic-treated building materials.

Cadmium: cigarette smoke, drinking water, burning rubber/plastics, silver polish, PVC pipes, paint pigment and fertilisers.

Lead: car exhausts, cosmetics, lead piping, paint, roofing, pesticides and lead water pipes.

Mercury: dental amalgams, diuretics, batteries, seafood’s, fabric softeners and laxatives.

When eliminating and defending against heavy metals it is imperative to aid digestion by consuming soups, juices, slow cooked casseroles and

broths as all are easily digestible. Include in your diet coriander, parsley, nettles, beetroot, ginger (especially ginger tea), onions, garlic and cauliflower soup as they all assist in supporting the gut.

Antioxidants are highly important as they help to defend against heavy metals these include selenium, vitamin C, beta carotene and vitamin E. Glutathione is another important antioxidant that assists the detoxification process and removal of heavy metals from the body. Foods such as asparagus, broccoli and spinach help to increase your levels of Glutathione. Elimination support includes shitake mushrooms, miso, brown rice, orange and yellow vegetables which are highly beneficial for mucous membranes.

Having a high fibre diet can assist in preventing heavy metals from being absorbed. Also by increasing foods that are rich in omega-3 fatty acids such as ground flaxseed, salmon, avocados, fish oil will also help to promote digestive regularity.

As you can see your dietary intake does help your body to strengthen its defences against pollution and support the organs of elimination in their functions.

Carmen Bubner Naturopath, Herbalist, Kinesiologist

WIN June Matinee Double Pass DISTRICT CHURCH SERVICES For Mannum congregations ANGLICAN 6 Adelaide Road. Ph: 8569 2385 Mannum, Sundays 10:30 am BAPTIST William Street. Ph: 8569 6040 Mannum, Sundays 10:30 am CATHOLIC Mau Street. Ph: 8531 1699 Mannum, Mass: 1st Sunday 9:30 am, all others 8:30 am LUTHERAN 79 Cliff Street. Ph: 8569 2863 Mannum, Sundays 9:00 am, Sunday School 9:45 am during school terms. Everyone welcome.

RIVER WORD CHRISTIAN CENTRE Greening Street. Ph: 8569 1333 Mannum, Sundays 10:00 am SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST 17 King George St. Ph: 9433 734 037 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 Page 8

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he Rural City of Murray Bridge, in association with Out of the Square, will hold the morning matinee for June in the Murray Bridge Town Hall.

For your chance to win one double pass to the June Matinee, send to your name, address, contact phone number and the title of the June Matinee (see page 26) to: Mannum Mag Ticket Giveaway j Mid Murray Support Services 71 Randell Street Mannum SA 5238 Entries can be posted or delivered in person and must reach Mannum Mag by midday Friday 8th June.

The first entry drawn after the closing time will win one double pass to the June Matinee.

The winner will be notified by phone, and will be responsible for picking up the pass from MMSS at 71 Randell Street, Mannum.

May Matinee Ticket Winner: Carl Gross of Caloote won the double pass to the May Matinee “Off the Cuff”.

The winner was drawn at MMSS on Friday 11th May.

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Issue Number 69

Mannum Community Club Social Club News Views and Dos

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e are now into May - the month’s are really flying

by.

Kellie Klose is now a Committee Member, with the resignation of Hanne Sckrabei.

Welcome Kellie.

We are selling more and more tickets for the Meat Trays now due to the enthusiasm of you, our Social Club Members.

However, we would like to see more members attend the Mannum Community Club on Friday nights. Check the social club board for future functions.

We had our first Function for the year with a Games and Fun Day, which was a success. We had our “Happy Hour” on the 16th March. The food was superb. Our three Easter Baskets, were won by Bev Ribton-Turner, Barbara Lewis and Krystle (unfortunately, we don’t know her last name).

For four weeks prior to Mother’s Day, we ran a Mother’s Day Raffle – Three Baskets. On Friday 11th May we had the draw and the winners were: Jan Treloar, Pam Rodgers and Elsie Hese.

Our next “outing” on Sunday 17th June 2012, is to the Tram Museum at St Kilda and afterwards to the St Kilda Pub

for lunch (buy your own drinks), and then home to Mannum Club for further “drinking”. Cost for this is $35.00 per person.

Departure from Club at 8:30am.

We would like to see more Social Club Members at our Functions.

We have had a tremendous response with New Members, but we would like to see more of you.

Correction From Last Report

If you are keen to be a Social Club Member, you must first join the Mannum Community Club at a cost of $30.00 per annum each (New Member) and $25.00 per annum each (Renewal Membership). Then an extra $10.00 per annum each will make you a member of the Social Club. See Mark Davis or me on a Friday Night.

We need to confirm that for entitlement to the Christmas Lunch/Function. Members are required to attend at least three functions during the year – that is why Mark Davis marks each person off his List, every Friday evening.

I trust you will all enjoy yourselves at all our functions to be held in 2012.

Juanita Brooks, Secretary, 8569 2170 or 0408 896 045

PS Melbourne Centenary River Festival Sunday 9th September 2012 Mildura Wharf and Mildura Rowing Club A reunion of heritage vessels from three States for the first time in 50 years.

Read the full story on page 15.

8:00 -11:00am

Sunraysia Farmers Market & Breakfast.

Boats arrive through Lock 11.

11:00 -11:30am Upper Murray Boats meet & greet Lower Murray Boats.

11:45 -12:00pm Boats moor at Houseboat Mooring, Mildura Wharf & Rowing Club Lawns. Mildura Brass Band playing throughout the day.

12:00 -12:30pm All boats moored for official welcome, Melbourne history and cake cutting.

12:30 -1:15pm

1st Cruise - Melbourne & Marion.

1:00 -1:45pm

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1:45 -2:30pm

3rd Cruise Melbourne & Marion.

2:15 -3:00pm

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Cruise costs: $15.00 Adults, Heritage Ticket $25.00 (two cruises including flotilla cruise), $10.00 Children under 16 (Heritage Ticket - $15.00). Children under 4 free.

Tickets on sale now at the Wentworth Visitor Information Centre ph. (03) 5027 5080 or visit www.psruby.com.au or the Mildura Visitor Information Centre 1800 039 043 or visit www.psmelbournecentenary.webs.com Heritage/Wooden Boat Registration: Cost $20.00. Contact Ashton McKenzie, Event Co-ordinator on 0439 511 744 or paddlesteamers@bigpond.com Correct at 13/May/12

Mannum Truck and Ute Show • • • • •

Queen’s Birthday Weekend Sunday 10th June 10am – 4pm FREE ENTRY to our family • Live Country Music friendly day • Children’s amusements Held in Mannum’s Main and more Street on the bitumen • $10 per Truck or Ute Exhibition of Trucks and (no Trailers) Prizes Utes awarded Trade displays • Entry for trade sites Shops, cafes and pubs open available

Mannum Progress Association PO Box 43, Mannum SA 5238 Ph: 8569 2541 Email: ilovell@dodo.com.au www.mannum.org.au

Murray Bridge Matinee Series July to December Program he program of performances for the six Morning Matinees from July to December has been released.

Performers will include The Old Fella (from Australia’s Got Talent), the Adelaide Village Band and Little Patti.

Season tickets are available for the six performances for only $80.00, saving you $10.00. These have to be purchased prior to

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Thursday, 19th July.

If you would like a brochure about this series mailed out to you, or require any further information, please phone Avis Hartle on 8539 1430.

Tickets for all the 2012 performances are now available in person at the Local Government Centre, 2 Seventh Street, Murray Bridge, between 8:30am and 4:30pm

Mondays to Fridays, or by phoning 8539 1100. You can also book online at www.murraybridge.sa.gov.au

The Town Hall Box Office will be open from 10am on the day of the performances for the sale of any remaining tickets.

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Shared Stitches of Mannum Biggest Morning Tea

he “Shared Stitches of Mannum” Biggest Morning Tea (plus lunch) at the Bowling Club recently was a great success, raising approximately $3000 for cancer research. It was a “full house” with 121 people attending and everybody seemed to enjoy the occasion.

The Shared Stitches group would like to sincerely thank the Bowling Club for their very generous use of their facility for the day.

Also thank you to SA Mallee Country Connection from Karoonda for supplying the lovely shop.

The guest speaker, Joan Watson, gave a very interesting, informative, amusing and at times touching talk about the work of Camp Quality (see below). Joan was delighted to accept 37 gorgeous quilts which some of the the industrious Shared Stitches members had made for the children.

Raffle prizes were drawn on the day and the winner of the 1st Prize, a beautiful cup cake quilt, was Kimmy Briggs. 2nd Prize of a purple pamper basket was won by Dell Henderson and the 3rd Prize, a hand made bag, was won by Rob Dyer.

Numerous Lucky Door prizes were an added attraction.

Thank you to all the group members for their organization and hard work. Finally thank you to all who attended and supported us, making it such a fabulous success.

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Jo Kader, for Shared Stitches of Mannum

“Camp Quality is the children’s family cancer charity that believes in bringing optimism and happiness to the lives of children and families affected by cancer through fun therapy. We believe laughter is the best medicine”.

Camp Quality website A pair of scissors, invented in France, boasted 18 different uses. It supposedly served, among other things, as a straight edge and ruler, a nail file, screw driver, pen knife, a glass cutter, a wire cutter, an ink eraser, a pattern perforator, and a cigar clipper.

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Caloote Area Landcare Group 2011-12 Report

ALG’s active membership has fallen away as members find that other commitments fill their lives or age and health issues prevent them from charging ahead with save the world schemes.

Despite that, we have achieved quite a lot. Our publicity officer sends out regular newsletters which encourage other members and friends to keep doing whatever they can to renew or restore their own piece of earth. We’re not alone!

Every year we apply for a small grant to assist us with the costs of vermin and weed control, we contribute in a small way to wetland monitoring and we welcome groups to view our revegetation sites. Below is a list of activities carried out by members in the last twelve months.

1. Caloote Crown Land cliff face rabbit netting repairs and rabbit burrow fumigation. This was a

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great day of scrambling over boulder and up the cliff face next to Caloote Landing to stop the little vermin from vaulting over or barging under our netting fence, with a delicious morning tea provided by a member who prefers not to scramble. Inch ants were watched more carefully this time, although, to some of us this was a disappointment as one member put on a great performance in 2010.

2. Bellchambers Reserve rabbit proof fence erection.

This was paid for jointly by Eastern Hills and Murray Plains and CALG with members from each group contributing the hard labour. The endangered daisy, Olearia pannosa, appreciated the protection and proliferated.

3. Caloote is a hot spot for boxthorns so one member

has made his daily walks into a cut and swab venture.

4. Other members are growing and planting out native trees and shrubs in crown land at Lake Carlet – and trying to control those blasted rabbits!

5. The Highland Road DENR land, which adjoins our 24ha of revegetation, has come along in leaps and bounds with the last couple of years of good rainfall.

We are adding tubestock to the direct seeding each year. However, rain brings weed growth and although we are winning against the caltrop, the onion weed is beating us. We could do with some help.

We would love to show you what has been achieved. Our personal website is www.reedycreekbabblers.com email maxandjacqui@bigpond.com and phone 0428 878 163.

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Mannum Mag

Mannum Soccer Club

ith regret, the Mannum Mag Committee says farewell to Jo Kader.

As a committee member, Jo coordinated the proof reading team, collected and collated the dates for the Community Calendar and provided biscuits (most of which I ate, Editor) for morning tea on the proof reading and printing day.

Many thanks Jo for your valuable contribution to the production of Mannum Mag. After a break of several years, Vivian Garner, one of our founding members, will rejoin the Committee.

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Mannum Community College

he soccer season has started, and what a fantastic start we have had. We have become our own identity with the school generously allowing us to be a school club. We have 3 teams this year, Under 8s, Under 9s and Under 12s. Welcome to all our new players and parents.

Our club is growing every week which is fantastic. The support we have had from the school and community has been wonderful and we thank you. If your child is interested, training is on Wednesdays after school on the school oval.

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Chantelle Snart

Q: Why did Cinderella get kicked off the soccer team?

A: Because she ran away from the ball!

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When an infant cries, strike her face with open hand brother, twice her size.

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Watch the children play adult-modelled power games; learning every day.

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May Matinee Ticket Winner

Murraylands Apex Club

he Murray Lands Apex club have been actively trying to get more involved in the Mannum community since changing its name from the Murray Bridge Apex club. The club now has three members located in Mannum and the club has been out and about doing good deeds in Mannum. The

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club raised some money cooking the “Healthy Murray Lands” Fun Run barbeque back in December which you may have seen on Channel 7s South Ozzie with Cozzie at Christmas time.

The club has been keen to spend the money on a worthwhile project to benefit the local Mannum community. As the Apex name has not been very well known in the Mannum area, it has taken a few months for the club to f i n d a substantial project. Word of mouth has finally spread and a request for funding came from the M a n n u m Community C o l l e g e Soccer club requesting some funds

for uniforms for their Under 12 soccer team.

Apex was thrilled to be able to donate $500 to a good cause that will benefit the youth of Mannum, especially since Apex was designed to be a youth focussed service club and all its members are between 18 and 45.

On Wednesday 18th April, State President Ben Chambers (an active member of the Murray Lands Apex Club) presented a cheque to Kym Strauss (Vice Chairperson of the Mannum Community College Soccer Club) and Sam Bormann (Captain of the Under 12 Soccer team), at the teams regular soccer practice at the Mannum Community College sporting oval.

If you know of a community project in Mannum that Apex could help with, either financially, organisationally or simply some additional man power on the day, email us at

arl Gross of Caloote won the double pass to the May Matinee “Off the Cuff”.

The winner was drawn at MMSS on Friday 11th May.

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A Brolga Has Come to Mannum ave you seen it? There are plenty of pelicans around, but have you seen the brolga that has recently flown in and nested in Mannum? We don’t normally see them this far south, but it’s true!

If you walk or drive up Walker Avenue, past the school, you might catch a glimpse of it through a gap in the fence on the left-hand side of the road. In fact, the hole in the fence was made deliberately so passers-by

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can see the impressive white brolga, with a bright red head, in her nest, together with a friendly brown emu. The photograph was taken by your intrepid MAG photographer, who risked life and limb to bring you this dramatic scene.

If you ask Rob Clark, he might even be able to arrange for you to get one of her babies! Thanks, Rob, for looking after this ‘natural’ wonder.

Let’s celebrate on Saturday 23 June 2012 Special Guest Peter

Goers from ABC Adelaide Radio

10:30 am start – Displays including Black Hill memorabilia, traditional games and historic reflections.

Shared lunch at 12 noon – Please bring a plate of food to share. If bringing hot food please bring pre-heated as heating facilities are limited.

2:00 pm — Grand opening of the new veranda by Mayor David Burgess and the cutting of the centenary Birthday Cake, afternoon tea, short ecumenical church service, and back to school quiz.

5:30 pm – BBQ dinner (small charge), live music by ‘Creatures of Habit’ and bonfire!

Please bring a small item (one per family) to be placed in our time capsule.

(This could be a photo, a brief history or description of your family, reminiscences of the past or a letter to future generations) For further details contact Sabrina on sabrina.koetsier@bigpond.com or on 0424 593 737

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MID MURRAY COUNCIL Introduction of Recycling he Mid Murray Council (MMC) is introducing a recycling collection service to various towns throughout the council district that have waste management collection services.

The Mid Murray Council kerb side waste and recycling collection service will now consist of 2 bins as follows:

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• 140 litre bin for household rubbish for landfill (red lid) – collected weekly on the normal collection day.

• Existing 240 litre bin for recycling (green lid) – collected fortnightly.

Therefore, your ‘red lid’ bin will be collected every week on your normal collection day and every fortnight your ‘red lid’ bin AND ‘green lid’ 240 litre recycling bin will be collected.

The MMC website will shortly outline what can go in each bin with helpful hints on how to recycle your waste. Council will provide a new single ‘Red Lid’ 140 litre rubbish mobile bin and the existing ‘Green Lid’ 240 litre mobile bin will be utilized for the recycling collection service. A yellow recycling sticker will be provided to householders for placing on the lid of the existing ‘Green Lid’ bin.

The new ‘Red Lid’ 140 litre mobile bin will be delivered by Solo Resource Recovery during the collection of your existing rubbish depending on your town. There is an annual service charge of $74 per annum which will appear on your rates notice.

Bins must be placed at the kerb side by 6:00 am on the day of collection.

Red Lid – Garbage This is your garbage bin and is for general household waste that cannot be put in your recycling bin.

General household waste

includes: • Nappies • Kitty litter (in a plastic bag or wrapped in newspaper) • Food scraps (if you don’t have a home compost bin or worm farm) • Rags and clothing that cannot be passed on as hand-me-downs or given to charity shops • Aluminium foil • Broken glass and crockery (wrapped in newspaper first) • Polystyrene foam (no recycle codes)

Green Lid – Recycling This is a recycling bin and is for disposing of the following recyclable items including recycling codes 1-7: • Paper and cardboard (newspapers, magazines, junk mail, envelopes, egg cartons, cardboard boxes – flattened) • Cartons (juice and milk cartons – rinsed and flattened) • Glass bottles and jars (rinsed) • Aluminium and steel (cans and lids) and aerosol cans (empty) • All rigid plastic containers (plastic drink bottles, yogurt containers, detergent bottles – remove all lids and put lids in the Red bin). Rigid plastic refers to plastic that holds its own shape • No plastic bags

Waste Management – Mid Murray Council Once your recycling bin has been collected it is sent to a materials recovery facility in Adelaide where it is sorted by a combination of high tech machines and manual labour. It is important that you follow the recycling guidelines to help reduce contamination and ensure the safety of those working on the sorting lines.

It is the right of the contractor to refuse collection of recycling bins that contain

contaminated or unsafe materials.

The new recycling collection ‘Green Lid’ service is scheduled to commence for the various towns from 1 July 2012. A letter will be sent to householders outlining commencement of the recycling service for each town that presently has a waste collection service.

The weekly waste collection ‘Red Lid’ 140 litre bin will continue weekly on your normal waste collection day.

Recycling Hints 1. Do not place recyclables in plastic bags.

Use a tub or basket to transport recyclables from your kitchen to your recycling bin to ensure your recycling efforts are not wasted.

2. It is not necessary to peel labels off containers as they are taken out during the recycling process.

3. Plastics, aluminium and steel, paper and cardboard, glass and cartons can be recycled.

4. All plastics with a recycling symbol with a number from 1-7 can be recycled.

Bins are required to be placed at the kerb side as per your existing place of collection.

For problems with missed, damaged or stolen bins, please contact Solo Resource Recovery on 8295 5077.

An information pack on the new recycling service will be delivered with your new 140 litre bin. Please remember your existing 240 litre bin will now be used for recycling and will be collected each fortnight.

Please phone Council on 8569 0100 for any enquiries.

Russell Peate Chief Executive Officer

MANNUM DOMICILIARY CARE

Aminya Village Needs Your Help!

Home and Community Care (HACC) Services Are you elderly or a carer and needing some help in the home?  cleaning (including vacuuming, washing floors, cleaning bathrooms, toilets and various other tasks)  Personal care  Respite  Equipment  Podiatry

How about volunteering at Aminya!

Fees apply for the above services

For more information about any of these services Please phone Coralie on 8569 0240 Monday to Friday Between 8:30am to 4:30pm Or Pick up a handbook which outlines the fees and services available from the Hospital, Medical Centre or Dom Care Office Page 14

Can you spare a couple of hours per week, or even once a month?

Would you like to make a meaningful contribution to your community?

...To find out more call

8569 1749 and make an appointment to see Wendy, (Admin & Finance Officer)

Things you could assist us with: You can make a • Activities & Games difference... we’re • Serving Morning/Afternoon Teas waiting to hear from • Reading Newspapers/Mail You! Aminya is a community based, non-profit, incorporated Association providing quality residential aged care services to the people in Mannum and surrounding areas.

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Issue Number 69

PS Marion to Mildura For PS Melbourne’s 100th Birthday Heritage Steamers Travel Across the Nation

ildura’s iconic Paddle Steamer, the PS Melbourne is turning 100. What better way to celebrate than a party on the Murray River with some very special guests.

The largest congregation of heritage Paddle Steamers and riverboats ever seen are attending the PS Melbourne Centenary River Festival from across the nation!

Iconic Paddle Steamers from South Australia, New South Wales and Victoria will cruise to Mildura on Sunday 9th September to celebrate the PS Melbourne’s centenary and to reignite their long association with this grand old lady of the Murray.

The PS Melbourne was launched in 1912 and began its working career as a work boat on the Murray River in 1913 and later as a passenger vessel in 1965 under the watchful and passionate eye of the late Captain Alby Pointon. The Pointon family continue to operate the vessel today with the Melbourne being the only Paddle Steamer remaining that cruises daily and is driven by her original steam engine.

The Centenary Festival will feature vessels from across the country moored at the picturesque Mildura waterfront where visitors can take themselves back to the romantic days of steam travel on the Murray River. Forty Five minute cruises will be offered on the day by the birthday girl PS Melbourne, the PS Ruby from Wentworth and her South Australian friends the PS Marion from Mannum, PS Oscar W from Goolwa and the PS Industry from Renmark, just to name a few.

Event Co-ordinator Ashton McKenzie says, “... we invite boats

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to register with us to be a part of this auspicious occasion for both Mildura and the PS Melbourne.

“We have twenty boats registered to date and hope to have many more. It will be the largest congregation of vessels seen in Mildura for a very long time.”

Chairman of the Mannum Dock Museum Board, Rob Bowring says, “Our volunteers are very excited to be taking the Paddlesteamer Marion back to Mildura as it will be the first time in 50 years. We are looking forward to celebrating this milestone event with the PS Melbourne and the reunion of many paddlesteamers.”

The flotilla will arrive at the Mildura wharf at 11:00am followed by the official birthday ceremony at 12 noon. Cruises will commence at 12:30pm. Visitors can purchase a special $25 heritage ticket where you can enjoy two cruises including the ‘Flotilla Cruise’ featuring all of the vessels in formation at the end of the day.

The Sunraysia Farmers Market will offer breakfast and bar facilities will be available at the Mildura Rowing Club along with their fabulous riverside BBQ. Steam machinery and vintage vehicles will be on display and the melodic sounds of the

Mildura District Brass Band will entertain you throughout the day.

The flotilla of paddle steamers from South Australia will be welcomed in to the Port of Wentworth, where the Murray and Darling Rivers meet on Friday 7th September for a special night which is sure to ‘steam up’ the town. PS Ruby, the flagship of the Port of Wentworth will lead the flotilla as they cruise out through the River’s Junction and upstream to Mildura on Saturday 8th September to join the PS Melbourne. “It will be the first time in over 80 years that PS Ruby and her sister ship PS Marion will cruise together and the flotilla enroute to Mildura will be a once in a life time sight to see,” says Bill Brook, Chairman PS Ruby.

Come to Mildura and greet the steamers as they arrive led by the well-known sound of the Melbourne’s steam whistle at 11:00am. Sing Happy Birthday to Mildura’s iconic Paddle Steamer Melbourne at the official ceremony on the picturesque Mildura riverfront.

Entry is free and cruises are now on sale for $15.00 at the Mildura Visitor Information Centre (ph: 1800 039 043 or www.paddlesteamers.com.au) and the Wentworth Visitor Information Centre (03 5027 5080 or visit www.psruby.com.au/ghc.html).

Don’t miss this unique event showcasing river steam and the romance of paddlewheels on the Murray and over 500 years of River History! For more information contact the Mildura Visitor Information Centre on (03) 5018 8 3 8 0 o r v i s i t www.psmelbournecentenary.webs.com

“Believe me, my young friend, there is NOTHING – absolute nothing – half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.”

Ratty in Wind in the Willows, Kenneth Grahame “It is impossible to enjoy idling thoroughly unless one has plenty of work to do. There is no fun in doing nothing when you have nothing to do. Wasting time is merely an occupation then, and a most exhausting one. Idleness, like kisses, to be sweet must be stolen.”

Jerome K. Jerome, Three Men in a Boat

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Murray Bridge Matinee Series – June

Off the Cuff

ut of the Square and the Rural City of Murray Bridge are pleased to present the June performance of the monthly Matinee Series. Patrons are invited to meet in the Town Hall foyer at 10:00 am for morning tea. A one hour performance will then start at 11 am. This is followed by a guided tour of the Murray Bridge Regional Gallery. The all inclusive price is $15.00 per ticket.

All Stops Out – with Organ, Voice and Harp Thursday 21st June 2012

The SA Police Band

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This performance features an exceptional trio: theatre organist Chris McPhee, soprano Rosanne Hosking and harpist Carolyn Burgess. These talented musicians combine to provide a truly harmonious mix of famous music and songs.

The Murray Bridge Regional Gallery exhibition this month is entitled “Night and Day”. A quartet of artists: Kalyna Micenko, Bob Daly, Kurt Florimund and Isingyah Temple have come together to create a world of fantasy and vivid colour using leadlight, paper and wood cut outs, ink drawing, applique lanterns, silk screening, painted canvas and furniture. This colourful and exciting exhibition will be running from 17th June to 22nd July. Tickets are available at the Local Government Centre, 2 Seventh Street, Murray Bridge or by calling 8539 1100. You can also book online at www.murraybridge.sa.gov.au

ay’s morning matinee in the Murray Bridge town hall was a wonderful treat. The SA Police Band were indeed “Off the Cuff”, interspersing entertaining compering with brilliantly performed, rousing music for our absolute enjoyment in this acoustically sensitive space.

Thanks to the Matinee Series organisers and the Mannum Mag for our free tickets!

The next concert looks terrific, too. Follow the prompts in the Mag to submit your entry to win free tickets, or we might just have to win them again, given half a chance.

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Carl and Lyn Gross

Champagne Breakfast Mannum Hospital Fund Raiser

t was a blustery, rainy winter morning when gu ests gathered at the Mannum Hospital for a champagne breakfast with Joan Kreiser performing The Old Bush School by John O’Brien followed by a nonsense piece, The Bathing Costume, which amused everyone. All the ladies felt they could relate to it.

All the monies raised were for the Mannum Hospital. Mayor David Burgess, Councillor Taylor and the CEO Russell Peate attended the function.

Eileen Dunn presented the $500 raised, which Joan and Debbie Lindner accepted on behalf of the hospital.

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MID MURRAY COUNCIL Mannum Road Closure Mannum Truck and Ute Show Sunday 10th June 2012 On Sunday 10 June 2012 the following road in Mannum will be closed from 6:00 am until 4:30 pm: Randell Street, from William Street to the southern side of the ferry approach.

Mannum United

Shearer Car Park will be closed from 6:00 am until 6:00 pm.

Locally owned & independent

Arnold Park will be closed from 6:00 am until 4:30 pm.

FUEL & HIRE EQUIPMENT Why buy a tool when you only need it for a couple of hours. Whether you are looking to demolish or build, improve or maintain you can Gear Up with the right tool for the job at Mannum United Service Station.

Please note there will be no direct access to River Lane from Randell Street on this day.

Please direct enquiries to Rose on 8569 0100.

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Half day, full day and long term hire rates available.

Bookings should now be made in advance.

Contact Brenton & Brett on 8569 1207.

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ART WITH EVELIEN Begins Monday 16th July 12 noon - 3pm - Painting, drawing and sketching. Cost is $5 per week COMPUTER BASICS Begins Monday 16th July 9am - 12 noon - to get you started with your computer. 5 x 3hr workshops. Cost is $30 GLOBAL KITCHEN Begins Wednesday 18th July 6pm - 9pm - new, exciting International cooking ideas! 5 x 3hr kitchen workshops. Cost is $50 JEWELLERY BASICS Begins Tuesday 28th August. 10am - 12 noon - Learn the art of jewellery making. 4 x 2hr workshops. Cost is $40 CARD CRAFT Begins Tuesday 28th Aug. 12:30pm - 2:30pm - Handicraft card making and paper crafts. 4 x 2hr workshops. Cost is $40 ADVANCED COMPUTER SKILLS Begins Wednesday 29th August 9am - 12 noon - learn Excel, Power Point, Publisher and more. 5 x 3hr workshops. Cost is $30 FUN WITH DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY Begins Thursday 23rd August- 6pm - 9pm - using Adobe Photoshop. 5 x 3hr Workshops. Cost is $45 Contact Angie  8569 2129 or email mmcss.angroesler@internode.on.net or visit MMSS 71 Randell Street for more information and enrolment form.

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Issue Number 69

Blue Eyes – Brown Eyes here was a famous study in 1968 by an American teacher named Jane Elliot that used blue eyes and brown eyes to demonstrate the effects of prejudice. She gave preference to her students with blue eyes one day and the next day switched to giving preference to her students with brown eyes. The aim was to let the students feel what it was like to be both on the receiving end of prejudice and in the preferred position. It has been used often as an exercise since for something called ‘diversity training’. I read about one such exercise by a Scout group. The people who set up the thing had a problem. The kids ended up fighting with each other and they couldn’t undo what they had done. The kids didn’t care if they had been set up – the anger stayed. They had the kids at a camp so they set up some uncomfortable situations that affected them all and then left the kids to work their way out of it. It was a long time ago but as I recall one of the situations involved a lot of mud and pushing a car if they wanted to get home. I suspect there was a big sigh of relief when it worked. I think it demonstrates that one thing that gets people together in spite of their prejudices is a

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common goal.

Sometime ago I watched Q and A and the ‘special’ that came before it; both dealing with the global warming debate. It started as one of those ‘debates’ where both sides stick to their guns and start firing. They ended by declaring a truce and deciding that renewable energy was something worth working towards for both sides. Even the mining magnate on the panel acknowledged that no matter what you think about how much we are adding to global warming, we can all see that eventually fossil fuels will run out and that they cause pollution. The real argument is how much emphasis we put on renewables now and at what cost to our present lifestyle. We can work on that. In fact, there is a lot of work already in progress on renewables overseas and the vested interests can see there is a danger they could get left behind. I suspect the next argument will be about who controls them and makes the profit. Still, it looks like progress.

My own position on global warming has been that the science looks convincing, but if

“Why is it taking so long to fix my air conditioner?”

“I had to park a block away and needed parts from the truck.”

“It shouldn’t have taken that long.”

“It wouldn’t have if your dog hadn’t been attached to my leg.”

we’re contributing to climate change it is a result of our attitude towards the planet and each other. We’ve done some amazing things as human beings and solved a lot of problems. We have a comfortable lifestyle in the western democracies but it could get better and fairer. The temptation is to protect what we have and not take chances. The ‘third world’ is still in a mess. Pollution is a growing problem.

Remember the arguments against the moon shot? How we should spend that money (and time and human energy and ingenuity) solving problems here. The spin offs from the moon landing are improving our lifestyle today and everyone who is old enough remembers the ‘one step for man, one giant leap for mankind’ moment. People like to shoot for the stars; common goals bring out a lot of human potential. So maybe we should pick a few and get on with it and forget the arguing. Leave it on the shelf and have a rethink later. We might be surprised where we end up.

Vivian Garner

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The Hall

Works, Services and Projects

Stigma. MHARC?

Mental: Pertaining to the mind, mental powers, suffering, a disorder of the mind, mental illness, crazy, deranged, depressing, anxiety, a person with a Psychological disorder.

Health: A state of normal f u n c t i o n a l e q u i l i b r i u m. homo-stasis, an action taken by a person to maintain, attain or regain good health and to prevent illness.

Activity: Vigorous action, energy, nimbleness, agility.

Resource: A person, asset, material or capital.

Centre: Middle, heart, eye, concentrate, focus, important place for something, main subject/cause, part of town. have been a part of The Hall for six years now and through those years people have looked at me in a funny way and asked me WHY I go to the Hall?

Maybe if the word “mental” wasn’t associated with the Hall things would be different! We have carried baggage from our childhood, through our whole adult lives, we have suffered pain through loss, illness, separation etc. If you haven’t been touched with any of these I congratulate you. If you have and you prefer to keep it to yourself and only share it with your GP and are not able or willing to talk about it to anyone else, this is why I go to the Hall.

It’s where people care because they have been through these situations, some worse than others, but we all have a common bond and that’s where we help each other. So please, if you’re one of these people and think there is no place to go or anyone to talk to, think of The Hall. Our motto, Open Doors/Open Minds, says it all don’t you think? Looking forward to seeing you during the week.

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Update from Mid Murray Council

he Deputy Mayor, Kevin Myers, Council’s Community Development Manager, Shane Thompson and Kieran Myers (representing youth) made a presentation to the National Judging Panel in Canberra on 3rd May as the winner of the National Youth Engagement and Participation Category for the innovative “Fun for Youth Program”, a part of the prestigious 2012 National Awards for Local Government.

The Mid Murray Council was the only South Australia Council to win a National Award this year. Council is in the running for selection as the 2012 National Award for Excellence in Local Government. The Award will be presented in Canberra at the National Local Government Congress on 18th June.

The Mid Murray Council continues to progress a number of projects and services on behalf of their respective towns and communities throughout the Council area. At the last council meeting held on Monday 14th May 2012, projects and services considered by Council included:

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• Construction of a proposed walkway at Bowhill. The total cost is estimated to be $29,400 and development approval is required. Plans will be prepared and development application process commenced. An amount of $25,000 is placed in the 2012/13 budget to complete the bridge and walkway. Only $11,000 is in the current budget and some preliminary works and planning have been undertaken to date.

• Consideration of the speed limit in the Dutton area being decreased to 60 kph. Upon the request from the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (who determine such revised speed zones), a traffic counter will be placed to establish traffic types, volumes and speed.

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request for a decrease in the speed limit.

Following public consultation, the majority of respondents preferred the replacement of the kiosk at Mary Ann Reserve. Council is continuing to explore a concept for a replacement kiosk / café / restaurant, possibly including public toilets. The matter will be further considered at the next Council meeting in June.

Council has given approval for CL Rowe and Associates to conduct an Electoral Representation Review because the ratio of electors to elected members varies by more than 10% in all Council wards.

Council will highlight it’s concerns to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources regarding the Murray Darling Basin Natural Resource Management Levy of $207,187 for 2012/13.

Council has granted approval to the Mannum Progress Association to use the northern end of the Mary Ann Reserve for the parking and display of utes that are entered in the Mannum Truck and Ute Show on Sunday 10 June 2012, subject to the River foreshore being left accessible for use by others.

Council has lodged a funding application under the Special Local Roads Program for the resealing of Stage One of Halfway House Road.

Council’s application is for $255,000 with Council contributing $255,000.

Council has received a request from the Swan Reach Progress Association for the Community to meet the costs for the sealing of Murraylands Road from the Sedan – Swan Reach Road to join up with the sealed road on Punyelroo Road. An estimated cost for the sealing of this road and various financial options for the payment of this work based on a 5 and 10 year loan has been obtained. A copy of the various financial options will be forwarded to the Swan Reach Progress Association and South Punyelroo Progress Association for their advice and comments.

Council has agreed to participate in a workforce training project with the Local Government Association which will cover staff retention, succession

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annum Neighbourhood Watch meet every three months on a Monday night in the Senior Citizens Rooms at the Leisure Centre.

All community members are encouraged to come along and be involved. It is an opportunity to hear what has been occurring in the district and to learn what role you can play in making Mannum and the district a safe place to live and work.

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planning, recruitment, training, mentoring, resource sharing and collaborative initiatives. The cost to participate is $1000.

• Council is participating in the Local Government Association Mutual Liability Scheme Regional Disaster Resilience Programme to establish a Council Emergency Management Planning and Response structure.

• Council has endorsed the Mid Murray Support Services (MMSS) as the organisation to operate the old Mannum Primary School Building.

Council is working with Mid Murray Support Services in relation to renovation works being undertaken to the premises to enable occupation

by MMSS and other organisations at the earliest opportunity.

• Following discussions with the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure, Council is considering the process for a load limit to be imposed on Halfway House Road and the Truro to Eudunda Road (within the Mid Murray Council).

Council is also progressing the installation of RV Dump points at: • Blanchetown Oval • Morgan Oval • Haythorpe Reserve • Tenbury Hunter Reserve.

These are being installed prior to the 30th June 2012.

Quotations are being obtained to repair the Golden Stairs in Mannum and a meeting has been held with the Mannum Community College regarding possible public use of the pool.

Council is also progressing the implementation of kerb side recycling from the 1st July 2012 and information and publicity on this will be provided shortly.

As can be seen, Council continues to endeavour to progress these and many other projects and services in and around the towns within the Mid Murray Council.

Russell Peate Chief Executive Officer Mid Murray Council

Next Meeting August, 7:30 pm in the Senior Citizens’ Room Mannum Leisure Centre All welcome, especially new members.

Tea and coffee provided after the meeting.

Coordinator: 0428 813 201 For Police assistance and/or attendance phone: 13 14 44

Issue Number 69

The Hall - In Focus his month’s calendar has seen an abundance of activities with something to suit just about everyone. The Great Masters art day was well attended and gave participants the opportunity to show their artistic expertise with prizes being awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd. The trip to the Regional Gallery in Murray Bridge was a chance to soak up the ambience of the gallery and check out the interesting Bra Art on display.

The visit to the Christian Bookshop afterward for cappuccino and cake made the morning a most pleasant interlude. The trip to Brookfield Conservation Park was a fantastic day out with perfect weather giving the group an excellent opportunity to observe nature at its best and enjoy a picnic in the tranquillity of the park.

Knitting with Judy was a fun activity which gave participants the opportunity to learn a new skill and show their dexterity with the needles. Participants learned how to make a scarf to keep them warm this winter and the activity was enjoyed by all who attended.

Making wheat bags with Ellen and Jillian was a practical activity, with participants making another useful item for keeping the cold at bay; 28 bags in great colours were made on the day and 10 bags have been sold already at $6.00 each. Participants hope their wheat bags will be a great fund raiser; so if you need a wheat bag call in to The Hall Monday, Wednesday or Friday and pick one

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up. There is enough cotton material on hand to make 100 and more, but what is lacking is good quality wheat and lavender. If any members of the Community have good clean wheat or dried lavender they don’t need it could find a new home in a Hall wheat bag.

We are also in need of wire coat hangers for bargain corner, so if you have any lurking in the recesses of your wardrobe and want to be rid of them we would be happy to take them off your hands. Donations can be collected if required.

The passive exercise with Judy, John and Ellen is still popular and gives participants an excellent opportunity to improve their flexibility and is suitable for most fitness levels. The class is on Monday and the doors are open at 8:45 with the class commencing at 9:00 am promptly.

Computing has now returned to its Monday timeslots and sessions are being well attended. If you want to get more from your computer The Hall is the place to come, for a gold coin donation you can learn a variety of skills from beginners to advanced. Class times are 10:30 and 1:30, if you require more information or would like to book a place in the class just ring 8569 1643.

There has been more emphasis on healthy eating this month with Rebecca Phillips doing the Healthy living cooking classes the last 3 Mondays of the month. The topics covered so far are gluten free. Low GI

Cooking for good health will be held on 28th which will be preceded with a talk by Bianca Gazzola, a qualified dietician from the Healthy Murraylands Program.

This month we said farewell to two of our most hard working committee members, Paul Rand and Tony Curl, who have resigned after many years of service.

Fortunately for The Hall they will both continue to participate in Hall activities whenever they are able. A farewell lunch was prepared in their honour by Ruby who has cooked her delicious food for us on several previous occasions.

There is still an opportunity for members of the community to participate in 10 pin bowling on Monday, Riding for the Disabled on Wednesday and swimming at the heated pool in Murray Bridge on Friday. If you are interested please give us a call. Swimming and bowling only cost $2.50, which covers the cost of the bus and Riding for the Disabled costs $12.50.

The Hall has lots of fun activities and the participants are warm and welcoming. If you find yourself at a loose end, want to do some craft, or just want a coffee and a chat then The Hall is the place for you. We are open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00am to 4:00 pm and our contact number is 8569 1643.

Jillian Telford Senior Co-ordinator

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Mannum Golf Club Competition Results Date: 05/05/2012 Competition: Stableford Sponsor: Matt Connolly Electrical Winner of the Day Bob Logan Points Runner Up K Dohnt 37 N Kroehn R Key 36 S Dahlitz R Burt 36 Date: 12/05/2012 Competition: Monthly Medal Sponsor: Male’s Meats Winner of the day Norm Dalton Net Runner Up D Jericho 70 P Joyner K Dohnt 71 R Key T Johnson 72 C Vigar Date: 19/05/2012 Competition: Stroke Club Championship Round 1 Sponsor: Mannum Motel Winner of the Day Craig Chadwick Net Runner Up D Wilson 69 R Scriven N Bottroff 70 M Bormann D Gaskell 72 R Burt Date: 26/05/2012 Competition: Bill Banks Trophy Round 1 Sponsor: Mannum Hotel Winner of the Day Craig Chadwick Points Runner Up J Packer 40 H Millar G Borman 39 S Thomson R Burt 35

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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

9:30am

Knitting Group. Bring your craft along and join in!

Tea/coffee provided. For $6, stay for a cooked lunch.

Tuesday 9am-10:30am Mannum Weight Watchers.  Rhonda 8569 1123.

Tuesday 10am-2:30pm Social Day. Bingo in morning and games in afternoon.

Cost $6 for the day which includes cooked lunch.

Thurs/Friday * 10:00am Scrabble Day. (*Alternating Thursday/Friday. Dates change so please ring to confirm times.) Come and enjoy a relaxed game of Scrabble. Cost $2 for the morning or $6 with a cooked lunch MONTHLY 2nd Monday 1:30pm Mannum Red Cross 1st Wednesday 7:00pm Wellbeing Nucleus Discussion Group. Evolved from Meditation, Pastoral Care, Enneagram, Art & Soul Groups.

2nd & 4th Wed 11am-2pm 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.

3rd Wednesday 1:30-3pm 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.)

4th Wed 6:30-9:30pm Men’s Discussion Group.  Mike McDowell 8569 2818.

Mannum Hospital Programs  8569 0200 Audio Clinic: for appointments  1800 057 220.

Child & Youth Health Services:  1300 733 606 for appointment.

Community Nursing Service: Murray Mallee Community Health Service  8535 6800.

Purchase of Crutches: visit the hospital or  8569 0200.

Mannum Domiciliary Care Services:  8569 0240 or through the hospital  8569 0200.

Meals on Wheels: Doctor’s referral necessary.

Optometrist: For an appointment  8569 0200.

Physiotherapy (Private): Consulting Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays Appointments  8569 0200.

Private Podiatry: Appointment to be made at the Domiciliary Care Office  8569 0240.

Mannum Medical Centre –  8569 0222 Immunisation / * IMVS Collection Centre.

Lester Howie Clinic

* Asthma Clinic / Cardiologist / Continence Clinic / Diabetic Clinic / Dietitian / * Echocardiograms / Hypertension clinic / Mental Health Clinician / Psychologists / * Physiotherapist (Public) / If you would like further information or would like to attend the Day Centre for Women’s Health Clinic activities and need transport, please contact Louise Haby, Mannum Day * Doctor’s referral required Centre Coordinator (8569 0219) Page 20 Mannum Mag Issue Number 69

Musical Miscellany Concierto

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omposer JoaquinRodrigowasprobably Spain’s most successful twentieth century composer of what we term classical music. His masterpiece, or at least his best known piece, was Concierto de Aranjuez which he wrote in 1939. I am told that it is heard in many places as background music as you travel through that country. The music is written for guitar and orchestra.

In 1960 jazz trumpet legend, Miles Davis, together with gifted arranger Gil Evans recorded a beautiful version of Concierto. The recording was released on an album titled “Sketches of Spain” which was released on the Columbia label. The recording included other Spanish influenced music.

The trumpet playing of Miles on this particular recording is most expressive. At times it sounds almost like a human voice. In his biography Miles says that Rodrigo was not particularly happy with what he did to Concierto. However, as Miles also said Rodrigo did not refuse the royalties earned by the Miles recording.

Another jazz group to record the Concierto was The Modern Jazz Quartet. They recorded it at least

twice, once with Brazilian guitarist Laurindo Almeida and once at what was supposed to be their last concert together. The Modern Jazz Quartet or MJQ as they were known consisted of John Lewis on piano, he was also their musical director, Milt Jackson on vibes, Percy Heath on bass and Connie Kay on drums. They pursued a style which blended European music with the rhythms of Africa. The style could be described as salon style, refined and with wonderful sounds without be particularly challenging.

Personally, the best jazz version of Concierto I have or have heard is the one recorded under the direction of Creed Taylor and the musical leadership of guitarist Jim Hall. It is one of the most beautiful recordings I have. It plays for more than eighteen minutes. Even though Hall is the leader it is the other musicians who form the interest and the sounds I so enjoy.

Alto saxophonist Paul Desmond, who had for many years been a star with the classic Dave Brubeck Quartet, sounds so pure and so complete with the music. Chet Baker, a drug troubled

trumpeter, plays with a simple, pure sound that so compliments Desmond’s music that it almost as though it is one person on two instrument. The pianist is Sir Roland Hanna, He received his knighthood from Liberian President Tubman for humanitarian services to that country. Hanna’s playing is crystal clear, unhurried and perfect for the whole collected sound.

The drummer is Steve Gadd, in those days known as a session and studio drummer. He later played and toured with French jazz pianist Michel Petrucciani. Gadd’s drumming is inspired. It seems to me that every time either Desmond or Baker appear to be tiring there is Gadd driving them on with a quiet but insistent beat.

Whilst all the versions and players I have mentioned are related to jazz, this is a case of judging the music with your ears and not with your prejudices. All of them are beautiful for different reasons. As far as I know all of the above are still available on CD. Keep an eye and an ear out for them. I am sure you will enjoy the experience.

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So a C, an E-flat, and a G walk into a bar. The bartender says, “Sorry, but we don’t serve minors.” So E-flat leaves, and C and G have an open fifth between them. After a few drinks, the fifth is diminished and G is out flat. F comes in and tries to augment the situation, but is not sharp enough. Then D comes in and heads for the bathroom saying, “Excuse me. I’ll just be a second.” Then A comes in, but the bartender is not convinced that this relative of C is not a minor. Then the bartender notices B-flat hiding at the end of the bar and says, “Get out! You’re the seventh minor I’ve found in this bar tonight.” E-flat comes back the next night in a three-piece suit with nicely shined shoes.

The bartender says, “You’re looking sharp tonight. Come on in, this could be a major development.” Sure enough, E-flat soon takes off his suit and everything else, and is au natural. Eventually, C, who had passed out under the bar the night before, begins to sober up and realizes in horror that he’s under a rest. So, C goes to trial, is convicted of contributing to the diminution of a minor and sentenced to 10 years of DS without Coda at an up scale correctional facility. The conviction is overturned on appeal, however, and C is found innocent of any wrongdoing, even accidental, and that all accusations to the contrary are bassless. The bartender decides, however, that since he’s only had tenor so patrons, the soprano out in the bathroom and everything has become alto much treble, he needs a rest and closes the bar.

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Food is Life is Food his month as we ‘Eat the colours of the Rainbow’ I’ll keep it warm and cheery with yellow.

Pineapple is a yellow fruit high in manganese, an essential trace element which helps to strengthen bones, collagen and connective tissue such as ligaments and helps to promote normal nerve function. It also contains the enzyme bromelain, valuable as a digestive aid and for easing indigestion.

Peaches are a great source of fibre, vitamin C, potassium and beta-carotene. In Eastern cultures peach tea is used to detoxify and cleanse the kidney.

Bananas contain a high level of potassium. This creamy fruit is also full of B vitamins, vitamin C, magnesium and fibre.

I read somewhere that bananas can be substituted for oil in baked goods. I haven’t experimented with that. I should and report back. For my money you can’t go past a fresh banana for a fresh fast food snack.

Sweet corn gets some ‘bad press’ occasionally. I believe that’s due to what is put on it or it’s put into. The facts are (based on a 2000-calorie-a-day diet) a cob (approx 1 cup) averages 130 calories, provides you with 17% of the recommended daily value (DV) for dietary fibre, 10% of carbohydrates and protein.

Sweet white corn is very low in

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salt and contains only 1% of the recommended DV. Some other ideas to get a little sunshine yellow on your plate are yellow squash, pears, butter beans, yellow carrots, yellow beetroot, yellow (pear) tomatoes and swedes. Variety is the spice of life and ‘eating a rainbow’ provides an easy to use system to balance the nutrition in your diet. Oh, yellow chillies and capsicums too... Now I must stop and let you think of your own yellow fresh food ideas!

I have recently become involved in something very exciting; I am training to be a qualified Community Foodie.

The State wide Community Foodie program has been delivering nutritional information, messages and hands o n exp er iences to the communities of South Australia for quite a while and I am very pleased to become a part of this great program. I thank the Mannum branch of OPAL (Courtney and Diem) for this opportunity and their support. I look forward to getting out in the communities of the Mid Murray Council district to deliver the Community Foodie program in many creative ways.

See you soon!

Your recipe this month is one of my all time favourites; chicken and sweet corn soup, which I have found can be frozen and reheated with no

problems. I recently saw a cooking segment on television which included the addition of quinoa (1 cup pre-cooked and added with the cut-up chicken.

Step 3 below). A great idea to boost the nutritional level up a notch. I will definitely be trying that out. The addition of eggs to this dish gives an extra boost of protein and eggs are – you guessed it – yellow! They are also a unique and special food.

They are the only food that contains vitamin D, which is only otherwise obtained by exposing your skin to the sunlight. A very clever little package!

Chicken and Sweet Corn Soup 3 skinless chicken thighs 5 cups chicken stock 2 x 425g tins creamed corn or, ideally 5 fresh corn cobs, with corn and ‘milk’ sliced/scraped from them 150 g fresh spinach, shredded 3 eggs beaten 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tsp sesame oil 2-3 spring onions, sliced finely

1. Place chicken thighs in a large (6-8 litre) pot and cover with stock. Over medium heat bring to near boiling point, reduce to a very gentle simmer for 20 minutes.

2. Remove chicken, cut into small pieces or strips.

3. Remove any ‘scum’ that may have formed on top of the stock. Place back over

medium heat. Add creamed corn, soy sauce and return the chicken to the pot. Simmer for 5-10 minutes.

4. When simmering starts add beaten egg in a thin stream while stirring. I use a large roasting fork for this step.

You will notice that this forms ribbons in the soup.

5. Lastly add the sesame oil, spring onions and shredded spinach. When stirring in use a circular motion to avoid breaking up the delicate egg ribbons created. Allow to cook for only another 2 minutes and serve.

Top Tips Make your own stock using a small whole chicken. The addition of a roughly chopped carrot, 2 celery sticks and an onion will make for a beautifully flavoured stock. Remember to discard them once stock is cooked and remove any fats and oils that come to the surface. Shred the meat from the cooked chicken to add back to the soup.

Additional information for this article was sourced from, Health and Wellbeing, Wikipedia.

If you have any suggestions for future articles, what colour of the rainbow you would like featured next month or information on a food related topic, feel free to contact me at: MMSS 71 Randell St Mannum Phone 8569 2129 or Email mmcss.angroesler@internode.on.net Angie Roesler

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A Trip On The River t was late autumn. The sun was still bright but had only a minimum of warmth. The sky was that bright light blue of late in the season, a few white fluffy clouds hurried across the sky as though they too wanted to get out of the wind. Everyone hurried along the main street not really looking at the passing crowd, more intent on reaching their destination, wherever that might be.

So it was something of a shock when I raised my eyes from the footpath and saw Charlie. It had been quite some time since we had met. A quick handshake and then he suggested “Let’s get a coffee” and we found ourselves in a bakery with a hot drink in front of us and some nice tarts on a plate.

I asked Charlie what he’d been doing with himself. I knew he would have a good story and settled down to listen to this yarn.

This and that. A few weeks ago a group of us hired a houseboat and went away for a week. It was very relaxing. The weather was just as it is now but being a few weeks ago it was that much warmer.

It seemed the main reason for the trip was to give Floyd Kramer practice with his new

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digital camera. He had bought it just before the trip and it could take the various lenses of his much older analogue camera. Every time we stopped Floyd hopped ashore photographing anything that looked interesting. He was an excellent photographer who had won prizes for his previous analogue shots.

Over the week he had marvellous images of sunrises with mist hanging in the branches of river red gums along the shore. There were some wonderful sunsets with the sky ranging in colour from pink through to deep purple and stark dead gums, leafless and dark against the colours.

One lunch time, when we had tied up and were walking along the shore while the womenfolk cut some sandwiches, Floyd pointed out an old abandoned tractor sitting forlornly near the edge of the river bank. It appeared it had been abandoned where it had stopped running. The machine was an old one with no cabin and a sprung metal seat.

Floyd asked me to sit on the seat and grip the steering wheel as though I was operating the machine. I lowered myself cautiously onto

the seat which held, however when I touched the steering wheel most of the plastic fell away leaving only a wire skeleton.

“It doesn’t matter” said Floyd, “it’s even better. Pull your hat down a little so that your eyes are more in shadow.”

He took a series of shots and with my disreputable, sweat stained, Akubra and a cotton shirt which had seen better days, strong sunlight on one side of my face and shadowed eyes, I certainly gave the impression of being an old and weary cockie on an old and weary tractor.

I thought no more about it all as we finished the trip and went back to work.

Then Floyd rang. He asked if I minded if he entered one of the shots he took into the Mannum Show. I said it would be fine by me.

Weeks later Floyd called again. “Charlie, guess what? You came third.”

Who were the other place getters? I asked.

“A Rooster and a Boxer dog,” he told me.

I hung up the phone.

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People Power ouldn’t it be wonderful to wake every morning anticipating a beautiful day, the energy of the sun lifting morning fog, clearing our minds of yesterday’s problems, filling our souls with energy, enthusiasm and resolve? This morning Max and I sat on our verandah, warming fingers on coffee mugs, marvelling at dewdrops glistening on myriad cobwebs festooning every shrub, which were a glowing rose and icy blue as the sun crept over the horizon. What a wonderful planet we have, unique, exquisite, infinitely diverse!

Last night I watched Foreign Correspondent on ABC TV. Bali, that dreamland paradise, is drowning in its own success, in the bi-products of human excess. It is surging ahead in its quest for the tourist dollar despite the obvious destruction of Bali’s unique environment.

Like lemmings, said the reporter, the developers don’t seem to be able or willing to

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stop in their rush towards the cliff of destruction.

Nature is not always so reluctant to demonstrate its power over the best laid plans and constructs of man. A year ago a mountainous wave of destruction rose from an o ce a n i c u p h eaval. Th e monstrous tsunami swept North-Eastern Japan’s coastline, in its retreat sucking whole towns and their people back into the sea. In the process Fukushima Nuclear Plant, one of the fifty four which supply Japan with sixty percent of its power, was critically damaged.

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Hand held fans are in vogue again as air conditioners are turned off. Shorts and tee shirts are replacing business suits.

Bicycles can be seen in ever-larger numbers on Japanese streets. How far will this enthusiasm and resolve extend? The world should applaud loudly and take heart.

Three Haiku swirling blue planet untold secrets at unfathomable depths fire water earth a cauldron of magic life generating geothermal giants threatening destruction power untapped Jacqui Merckenschlager

hanks to the Ladies of the Baptist Church (Mannum) many women from around the area and from different Churches attended another successful evening called Autumn Ladies Dinner.

Guest speaker Judy Carpenter spoke about her miracle – healed of MS! Silence filled the room as she spoke of her ordeal, but with God’s help she is now cured (Praise the Lord).

The food was delicious as usual (prepared by the men) and it was nice to catch up with friends and meet new people.

These dinners are held twice a year so if you have the opportunity to come to the next one please do. I’d just like to thank Helen Maxwell, Lisa Stevenson and others who put this together each year (thanks girls) and bless you.

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hy, and ‘Why’ again?

Why does Media Watch Fan (MFW) need to name people and groups?

If indeed the topic of the article in the April 2012 edition was about MWF’s hatred of branding (not the animal kind, I eventually decided), why not present a strong argument against using branding to advertise, so that readers will be drawn into your point of view and not be deflected by your criticisms, direct and implied, of people whose motivations you think you know?

What information do you have that equips you to judge Adrian Davis and his staff’s reasons for putting so much work into Christmas gifts for the disadvantaged? Why make yourself obnoxious, even in anonymity, when you don’t need to? Surely it is common knowledge that most people respond much more positively, and will engage in serious discussion when approached with civility.

You asked, “When and how does someone give frank and fearless advice or opinion to people in authority?” Some of those you named have invited you to contact them to do so. Have you done so? If you have, will you tell the rest of us about the experience?

You wrote, “It is hard to speak truth to power”. Indeed it is, and it requires a lot of courage and hard work, as well as solid research and clear thinking, to present a factual case, not one based on slur and innuendo. I wonder if you and anyone else might like help to write articles that will actually make your truth clear to readers, who obviously include some in power, and make them take you seriously.

If so, that help is within reach. Just over a year ago, the Mag carried an offer from journalist Renata Provenzano, a local Mallee girl, offering a workshop on how to write with style. She was eager to present what people wanted, and decided to advertise it as, “Find out how to identify great stories in your local area just waiting to be put on paper; learn simple professional writing techniques and how to include your live interviews.” After working for two decades around the globe, she was offering to come to Mannum at minimal cost, saying “I know how Issue Number 69

people do it hard in the country”.

Only two people registered interest, but we could ask her again.

And now to my second “Why”.

Why did the Mag print this as an article, unedited and unsigned? Yes, I’ve read the reasons published last month, but I am unconvinced. A Letter to the Editor, on one topic only and condensed to the suggested 100 – 150 words could have packed a punch.

The Mag’s history includes many requests and pleas for writers to be identified by name. MWF’s contributions have stirred this call again. Usually, reasons have not been given for wanting identification. I suggest two.

Firstly, the Aussie ‘fair go’, “If they name others, they should be named themselves”. Secondly, there is tremendous pride in what Mannum offers to residents and visitors, and an enormous amount of volunteer time and resources donated to the community. In my opinion, the Mag would contribute to this more effectively if it had a deliberate philosophy of civility. The Australian Thesaurus defines this as “politeness, courtesy, good manners, courteousness, respect, graciousness, consideration.” ‘Civility’ would include all the Purposes quoted from the Mannum Community Magazine Constitution, including diversity and dissent as I argue above.

Careful reading of the May Mag does not reveal any change in Editorial policy. Let’s not have a kneejerk reaction of ‘all writers must be named’. There are many quality articles which lend themselves well to pen-names, and add to the Mag’s interest.

However, as the comments of some readers have implied, is it time for the Mag’s “powers-that-be” to adopt a clear policy of whether we can expect more of MWF’s kind of anonymous article in future? If the answer is ‘no, we will not change our practice now’, would Mannum Mag please tell the readers what they need to do to bring about a change?

Correspondence is invited, addressed to: “Soapbox Plus at soapboxplus@gmail.com or to Mannum Mag, c/o MMSS Office, 71 Randell Street, Mannum SA 5238.

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Operating Schedule 2012 11:00am – 3:00 pm August: Wednesday 15th September: Saturday 29th, Sunday 30th • Built by John Key & Sons, Whitebank Foundry at Kirkcaldy, Scotland • Extensive research reveals it is one of two engines exported to South Australia in 1854 and the only one in operation.

• The Key Beam Engine was originally used in the Aldinga Flour Mill and then used briefly at Landseer’s Flour Mill, Milang.

• In 1880 the Dry Dock at Mannum had been reconstructed and it is believed the Key Beam Engine was installed at the time powering a centrifugal pump to empty the Dock to allow repair work on vessels.

It was also used to pump water to two underground tanks to irrigate the gardens at William Randell’s home on the hill above the dock.

• The Key Beam Engine was recommissioned on April 1st 2009 and was expertly restored by Mannum Dock Museum Volunteers over three years.

• In the realms of industrial archaeology the Key Beam Engine is regarded on the world stage as being an important example of early engineering and one of the oldest heritage listed items on the River Murray.

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On My Bookshelf Diary of A Young Man Adelaide 1890 – April 18th - April 24th As I slowly decipher his very small handwriting, and with help from my historian friend, Denise Davis, I have found so me mo re backg ro u n d information about Daniel John Smith.

He was born in Hindmarsh in 1863, making him 26 at this point in his diaries. His father Henry (who died in 1876) was a storekeeper/dealer/broker in Port Road, Hindmarsh. His mother, Sarah, was a Miss Morris.

In 1890 the family lived in Jeffcott Street, North Adelaide.

He lived with his mother, his brother Alfred and his sisters Polly, Gracie, Annie, Eliza, Olive (Fatty) and Milly.

He visited Lou and children in Woodville regularly, also Willie and family in Hindmarsh.

Sneaking a look ahead (which I am trying not to do) to Christmas 1890 he states – “Willie and Family (6 in all) and Tom and Family (Lou’s) 7

in all, added to our 9, made 22 at dinner table”. So possibly there are two more siblings.

Daniel worked in the office at the Railways in Adelaide. He had a lot of friends, including a lot of blind people. His close friend Hendry worked in the Blind School. His sick friend Bennett, whom he visited regularly, appears to have been a colleague from work.

His story continues...

APRIL 18TH FRIDAY Sponge bath about 7.10. Walk.

Routine... Visited Bennett who keeps better. Blind School at 7.30. by arrangement with Hendry and Sterne, read “Leaflets to Young Men” to the blind folks ( Barrett, Kent, Ide, Richards and Sterne) - subjects, “Onanism”, “Nocturnal Emissions” and “Varicocele”.

Home about 9. Wrote paper (continuation) on ‘Lord’s Prayer’ for Sunday. Supper 10.30 (very light). Bed about 11.

Nose stuffy. Sleep delayed.

APRIL 20TH SUNDAY 7.20 Sponge bath... Hoarse voice... After bkfst continued to write on ‘Lord’s Prayer’. Service 11 - Sacrament - enjoyable throughout. Warm day... To Y.M. Class with Sterne. Read my paper, which was much appreciated judging by the comments - especially of Mr Hendry. Visited Bennett, of whose recovery the Dr. gives no hope. The Lord help him! Home to tea. With Mother and Eliza attended pm Church to hear Rev McEwin. Met Mr and Mrs McEwin and Family. To City with Hendry - visited newspaper offices. Home 9.45. Bed 10.30.

APRIL 21ST MONDAY Bath 7. Busy all day. Close and sultry. Home to dinner 5.30.

Miss Bartlett (of Pt. Lincoln) and her sister, Mrs Blake of Pt Germein, visiting. Attended committee meeting of Young men willing to assist at Blind people’s bazaar. Gymnasium at

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8 till 9.20. Visited Bennett.

Home 10.15. Supper. Bed 11.

APRIL 22ND TUESDAY 7. Bath, walk. Office 9,20.

Busy. Lost my temper and spoke angrily to Cornish, but afterwards feeling sorry, expressed my regrets - mutual apologies and forgiveness followed... Attended Sunday School Teachers’ Social at 7.30 with Eliza, Polly and Gracie.

Pleasant evening. Home 10. Bed about 11.

APRIL 24TH THURSDAY 7 Bath. Hendry called at 7.30. with him inspected house on Barton Terrace, which may perhaps suit him... Visited Bennett at 7, taking him a month’s pay from the office.

Gymnastics till 9.45. Home.

Took home Miss Ingham, after sewing meeting. Supper. Bed 11.

Jo Kader To be continued

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8569 1239

1st Tuesday

7:30pm Agricultural Society, Showground

1 Thursday st

4:00pm History Group, CHIPS

1st Friday

7:30am (summer) 8:30am (winter) Walkie Talkies, Show Ground.

Barb Forbes 8569 8027

2nd Wednesday

9:00am Shared Stitches of Mannum Quilting Group. Lions Den, Showground. 8569 2363

3rd Tuesday

Palmer Card Day, Lutheran Hall Palmer. 8532 2255

3rd Thursday

11:00am RSL, Community Club

Mannum

4th Thursday

Tuesday & Friday

Last Monday

Tuesday

7:30pm Progress Association, Mannum Community College.

1:30pm Hospital Auxiliary, Meeting Room, Esmerelda St.

First Wednesday

Noon Mannum Mag, Showground.

8569 2385

Last Wednesday

6:30pm Mannum Mens Discussion Group. Mike McDowell.8569 2818 WEEKLY

Mon, Wed & Fri

4th Tuesday

7:30pm Mannum Show Committee, Showground

10:00am–3:00pm The Hall, 5 Greening St. 8569 1643

8am Walkie Talkies, Lions Den, Show Ground. Anne 8569 2850 9:30am Prayer & Bible Study, and 10:30am Friendship Group, River Word Christian Centre, 3 Greening St. 8569 1333 OTHER

Alternate Fridays

1:30pm Senior Citizens Club, Club Rooms. 8569 2795

Every Three Months

7:30pm Neighbourhood Watch.

Leisure Centre. Coordinator Russ Dellow 0428 813 201

2012 Community Calendar JUNE Market/Trash’n Treasure Mannum Showgrounds Sunday 3rd, 9:00am - 2:00pm Free Admission. Sites Available.

Contact: Irene Lovell Phone: 8569 2541 Mannum Sundry Sale and Auction Mannum Showgrounds Sunday 3rd, 10:00am Contact: Kim Loechel Phone: 0427 054 336

PS Marion Short Cruises Queen’s Birthday Weekend Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th Contact: Information Centre Phone: 8569 1303 Mannum Truck & Ute Show Sunday 10th, 10:00am - 4:00pm Contact: Irene Lovell Phone: 8569 2541 See page 1.

Black Hill Hall Centenary Black Hill Hall Saturday 23rd, from 10:30am Official opening, Mayor David Burgess, display of memorabilia, special guest Peter Goers. See page 13.

Pro Wrestling Leisure Centre The Snakepit Adelaide Pro Wrestling.

Saturday 30th, 6:30 pm Ringside $20, General Admission $15, Kids under 5yrs Free For information and tickets call 0402 472 564 or go to smakepit.com.au

Mid Murray Support Services Contact MMSS for details about these special events.

71 Randell Street, 10 am - 4 pm. Ph: 8569 2129, Email: mmcss@internode.on.net

June 14th Christmas in June, Friendship Luncheon 12 noon at the Mannum Community Club July 3rd Men’s Breakfast 8:30am - 10am at the River Bar, Mannum Community Club

Weekly Passenger Service Mannum to Murray Bridge For information or bookings: 18 Alma Avenue, Murray Bridge SA 5253 Ph: 08 8532 2633

Have Your Event Listed This section of Mannum Mag is for brief notices about community events for the current month and the following month.

In some months space is limited.

For extra detail, write a short article for publication inside Mannum Mag. This will also ensure that your event is publicised if there is insufficient space to list your event here.

Your listing should include a location, date, time, cost and a contact number for enquiries.

Remember: When possible, send the calendar entry for publication in the issue of the month before the event.

Mannum Leisure Centre Opening Hours Mornings Mon to Fri: 8:00 am - 12 noon Sat: 9:00 am - 11:00 am Afternoons Mon to Fri: 3:00 pm till close of program or activity Squash courts, gym, and cardio room available at all opening times.

Stadium, Clubroom and Meeting room are available for hire.

Further information: 8569 0185 Pam Cutjar, Centre Manager

Activities: Basketball, netball carpet bowls, card games, gym, tai chi, squash, tennis, soccer, roller disco, Mannum Movers exercise for the 50+ and Zumba.

Mon: 5pm to 6pm Drama Class 6pm to 9pm Indoor Tennis 6:30pm Zumba Tues: 5:45pm Aerobic & Fitness Instructor 7:30pm Squash competition Wed: 6pm to 7pm Mixed Soccer Thur: 9:30am Mannum Movers 5:45pm Aerobics 6pm to 7pm Mixed Vollyball Fri: 6pm to 8pm Roller Disco or Family Fun Night in alternate weeks

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

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

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Mannum Mag

Issue Number 69