Mannum Mag Issue 71 August 2012 by Mannum Community Magazine Inc

August 2012

Mannum, South Australia 5238

Mid Murray Launches Health and Youth Facebook Page t’s time for the Mid Murray community to get on board and ‘Like’ the new Mid Murray Health, Fitness and Youth Facebook page. Mid Murray Council hopes to connect with its generation of local bloggers, through the introduction of a 12-month social media pilot strategy aimed at promoting Council’s health and youth programs. The new Facebook page, titled Mid Murray Health, Fitness and Youth will focus on providing up-to-date information on programs, events and services offered by Council’s Fun 4 YOUth program, OPAL and Mannum Leisure Centre. Mid Murray Chief Executive Officer Russell Peate said that from 2012 and beyond, the Council was looking at new ways to support the well-being of our community members, youth and families. Mr Peate hopes that the new Mid Murray Health, Fitness and Youth page will increase communication activity with local children and their families “We hope the Facebook page will create an instant messaging platform ... for all members of the community to keep in touch with new projects and initiatives being run to support the health and well-being of our community,” Mr Peate said. Mid Murray Council’s

Community Development Manager Shane Thompson said Facebook was a key tool, amongst others, in connecting with local youth and families. “The Facebook page will look to promote youth participation and general community awareness of health issues within the region – including information on organised activities for physical activity and healthy eating,” Mr Thompson said. Eventually, the Facebook page will contain community information, including details on: • locally-run healthy programs, events and initiatives; • it will offer special offers; • links and networks for community members to find information around family well-being; • updates on opportunities to improve your personal health and fitness at a local level; • support and promote existing physical activity and nutritional programs; • report on exciting community events – including photos and videos; • support local youth in having a voice on health issues locally; • link in to national and State health programs which support our community; and • offer surveys for community feedback to Council on health programs.

To check out the new page visit www.facebook.com/MidMurrayHealthFitnessAndYouth Click the ‘Like’ button to receive regular updates on what’s happening in the Mid Murray.

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Murraylands Tourism A New Plan dynamic new plan to boost tourism across the Murraylands has been unveiled. The region’s Destination Action Plan (DAP) 2012-15 was produced by the South Australian Tourism Commission (SATC) and the Murraylands Tourism Partnership. The Coorong, Mid Murray and Murray Bridge councils were closely involved in the plan’s preparation, along with Regional D evelopment A us tralia Murraylands and Riverland. The DAP contains 17 actions designed to boost Murraylands visitations and help the region capitalise on projected growth in tourism expenditure. These include increasing the region’s presence on southaustralia.com to leverage the SATC’s Best Backyard intrastate marketing campaign, increasing operators’ capacity to accept online bookings and developing a coordinated regional events calendar. Murraylands tourism development manager Candace Torres said the DAP was a significant step forward. “The domestic family market is an established market that

clearly demands the attributes this region has to offer,” Ms Torres said. “The family market is the core target market we’re focusing on to increase length of stay and spend. “We also know that most of our visitors – and those who use the region’s accommodation – have either come to see friends and relatives, or are on a caravan or camping trip.” SATC chief executive Jane Jeffreys said the Murraylands DAP would shape efforts to market and develop the region during the next three years. She said “DAPs contain practical, realistic tasks that the SATC and regional stakeholders believe are achievable by the end of 2015.” The plans are being produced for South Australia’s 11 regions. Stakeholder groups will meet every six months to track progress on the action list, will add new items as goals are achieved and will update the industry and community on progress. To discuss the Murraylands DAP further, please contact Candace Torres.

Mannum Craft Fair Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th August 2012 ome for lunch and enjoy homemade soups, pies, pasties, pizzas, quiche, Devonshire tea, cakes and hot or cold drinks. Come and enjoy a crafty day out. Retail outlets Quilt Display Quilting Demonstration Crafters Presented by the Mannum Progress Association Inc. Full details on page 5.

28 Letters 8 Mid Murray Support Services 27

Musical Miscellany 2 On My Bookshelf 4 Out of this World

19 Pause A While 24 Puzzle 8

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Letters to the Editor Deadline 31 August 2012 for publication in the September issue

Christmas Parade Dear Editor, What a wonderful suggestion for the Christmas Parade. A pregnant woman riding on a donkey, leading the parade. Love it, after all Christmas is not about commercialism, well its not suppose to be, it’s about the birth of a man who preached peace on earth. I frequently ask people if they celebrate Christmas and of course they say yes, then I ask them at what church and they look blank, some people say, “Well it’s when all the family get together,” others just say, “it’s for the kids,” some admit its just for the presents. Let’s remind people what Christmas is really about. Now, a pregnant woman and a donkey, maybe three wise men, that should be news! Catherine Johns

Old Mannum School Grounds Dear Editor, How disappointing to still see “For Sale” signs. It’s good to know the old building has been bought by our council, but how short sighted it is to not keep all the land for community use! I heard recently that council was soon to meet with a developer. Once ‘developed’ as housing blocks it will be gone forever as community space. I know council did resolve at one stage to purchase the vacant land. Why haven’t they? Ros Udy

In God We Trust Dear Editor, In The last couple of Mannum Mag’s there has been much talk about Christmas and religion. This brings me to be reminded of the movie Miracle On Elm Street, filmed in the USA where a judge had to decide if Santa Clause was in fact real. During the court hearing a bright young girl walked up to

the judge and handed him a USA money note which bears the inscription “In God We Trust”. The verdict was Santa Claus was indeed real. Some people feel seeing is believing but whatever works for you, works for you. Feel the Love. Avril Button

Contextomy Dear Editor, In G Boothby’s article in the last Mag (Turning A Blind Eye, July 2012), the ‘angry ape’ quote from Measure for Measure, act 2, scene 2 and is taken out of context. The quote begins, “Merciful Heaven! Thou rather with thy sharp and sulphurous bolt splits the unwedgeable and gnarled oak than the soft myrtle but man, proud man, dressed in a little brief authority, most ignorant of what’s he’s most assured, his glassy essence, like an angry ape, plays such fantastic tricks before heaven, as makes the angels weep...” It is a comment on a particular situation in the play in which a merciless judge is misusing his authority. Isabella is contrasting Heaven’s mercy with the judge’s heavy handed wielding of his authority. It has no relevance in an argument about science. It is sometimes used to point out mankind’s perversity, but so is the Bible. Vivian Garner

Eyes Clouded by Longing Dear Editor, Despite Mike Steike’s stated wish to bring “clarity to the debate” (Science, Faith, Bible, Creation, July, 2012) as regards the bible’s accuracy, he neglects to counter the perceived contradictions between Genesis and astronomy. For discussion’s sake he might dismantle the argument (Things that you’re li’ble, to read in the Bible,

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April, 2012) and offer insight into a right understanding of this key issue. That’s how “debate” – dialogue where opposing arguments are put forward – works. Not, an evasive clouding of the issue with irrelevance and hearsay; by lame reference to a book few will bother to access and a website he indicates is questionable. For example it proves nothing that there are Christian scientists, when they’re divided on the matter of how literally we take the bible. Eliminating those paragraphs, and the preaching, would have provided room to summarise Lennox’s book on Genesis, and elevate various claims above mere rhetoric that leaves the reader hungry for substance. Let’s hope any support Mike’s words garner is not overzealous, and is balanced with detail specific to the central point. Interestingly, C. S. Lewis (“intellectual giant” as Mike describes him in Pause a While) embraced science, both in describing Genesis as a “folk tale”, and accepting Darwinism; that’s without the benefit of the last 55 years’ growth in understanding. On the bible generally he states: “Naivete, error, contradiction even wickedness are not removed”. While we disagree about the existence of God, I have qualified respect for his daring to question, and being honest about lingering doubts. Truth seekers reject the unexamined life with it’s complacent, insipid professions of certainty that often mask all manner of insecurity. Neitzsche addressed Annie Patrick’s question (God’s Creation is God’s Word. July, 2012) when he wrote, “If you wish to strive for peace of soul and happiness, then believe; if you wish to be a disciple of the

truth, then inquire.” That quote and Annie’s letter both display the wishful nature of faith, and illustrate how the yearning for solace unbalances an impartial approach – i.e. Annie dismisses science, without said inquiry, and gambles instead on Jesus. Lao-tzu: “The truth waits for those with eyes not clouded by longing.” Atheists understand heaven’s allure, its tempting to faith, only too well, but are confronted by reality. “Where you see ideal things, I see what is human, alas all-too-human.” Nietzsche. I have a return question Annie, please reread your letter, substituting the words Allah, Koran and Islam where appropriate, and tell me: Is this adjusted claim as legitimate as your own? Eyes gleaming, the typical response to such queries is a claim of exclusivity (Christian “I am the way …”; Jewish “Chosen People”; Islamic “Infidels”), a polite word for prejudice. Blind to their reflection, the awful irony escapes those of bloodthirsty Abrahamic tradition that the specifics of one’s faith are, usually, an accident of heritage; a roll of the dice. The last resort is experiential claims, but the same mutual exclusivity cancels those out; they’re best discarded along with alien abduction, ghosts, Snake Oil remedies, etc. Sam Harris: “If our tribalism is ever to give way to an extended moral identity, our religious beliefs can no longer be sheltered from genuine enquiry and genuine criticism.” I encourage contributors, as part of their response, to include a POV on the core debate: corresponding truth between the Bible and Creation. Graham Boothby

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Mid Murray Support Services

Mid Murray Council Budget 2012/13 he Mid Murray Council • F o o t p a t h construction (throughout adopted its 2012/13 budget Council area) $74,525 on 9 July 2012 with a general • Randell Street retaining wall rate revenue increase of 7.55%. upgrade (shared project with However, not every household Transport and Planning Dept) will pay this increase due to the $55,000 valuation of many properties • Flood damage repair work to Cascade Road and Johnson Hill decreasing in the last 12 months. ( F u n d e d f r o m t h e L o ca l Council has been subject to Government Disaster Fund) significant cost increases in • Bowhill Reserve Boardwalk electricity, water, additional • Employment of an Arts and Cultural legislative costs, carbon tax and Development Officer jointly funded waste management from the with Country Arts SA (3 year State Government (eg, Solid contract) Waste Levy increase). Council • Continuation of a wide variety of also must maintain and upgrade services including; immunization, Healthy Communities and OPAL, our very large road network; the youth services, senior citizens second largest of a Council in services, Home and Community South Australia. Care, Mannum Leisure Centre, The proposed budget for Mannum Caravan Park, Mannum 2012/13 is $21 million with a Dock Museum, P S Marion, Visitor small operating deficit of Information Centre, community $45,340 and new loans of $1.4 w a s t e w a t e r million. The proposed works management schemes, and projects included in the administration, governance, budget for Mannum and district stormwater drainage, road are as follows. construction and maintenance, waste management, cemeteries, • Waste transfer station upgrade at tourism, economic development, Cambrai and a new Resource environmental management, halls, Recovery Centre at Mannum libraries, sport and recreation, • Introduction of Kerbside Recycling cultural services, inspectoral Service services, community transport, • Renovations to the former Mannum building, planning and financial Primary School building for use by services, occupational health and Community organizations Allocation safety and other community for 2011/12 and 2012/13 $120,000 services. • Be lve d e r e R o a d s e a l i n g (completion) $245,620 The Mid Murray Council • Purnong Road maintenance continues to provide many $214,500 services and facilities, maintain • Other roadworks including Zadow and upgrade our roads and Road-Talinga Road, Martin Road- undertake various projects for Heinrich Road, Milendella Road, the benefit of all of the towns McGorman Road, Dabinett Road, and communities throughout the Quast Road, Lake Carlet Road • Resheeting of unsealed roads Council area. Russell Peate, throughout the Council area Chief Executive Officer $1,492,226

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

No Rubbish Please! hank you so much to everyone who has been donating goods to be sold through Scrooges Op Shop. Your gifts are very much valued as we raise money to better serve this community. Lately we have been getting rubbish left at our back door. If it’s not in good condition we cannot sell it - please do not leave rubbish at our door. Just like everyone else in town we have to pay when we go to the rubbish dump. Your rubbish is costing us money every time we have to dump it! We gladly accept pre-loved goods in saleable condition. Clothes need to be clean and free of wear holes and rips, please. We cannot accept televisions, computers or not-working electrical goods. We’re always looking for good saleable furniture. If you have a flair for retail work, enjoy working in a fun team environment and would like to be a volunteer at Scrooges please give Karen a ring on 8569 1892. Mannum Community Men’s Shed Are you interested in being involved with the building and running of the Mannum Community Men’s Shed? We are seeking interested men to form a steering committee to get the shed up and running.

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 Issue Number 71

If you would like to be a part of this exciting men’s project please contact us to register your interest. Mannum Community Garden As part of the development of the Mannum Community Centre at the old Mannum School we are planning to establish a community garden where interested people can grow flowers, vegetables, fruit trees and vines in raised garden beds. Are you interested in being involved with the setting up and running of the Mannum Community Garden? We are seeking interested people to form a steering committee to get the project up and running. If you would like to a part of this exciting community project please contact us to register your interest. Living on a Shoestring? Look out for information about a Living on a Shoestring Expo to be held in Mannum on Saturday 20th October. Healthy living on a shoestring budget - now that’s something we all need! Thought of the Month From our staff/volunteer notice board: No-one can drive us crazy – Unless we give them the keys! Mid Murray Support Services Contact: Phone 8569 2129 or drop into our office any week day between 10am and 4pm. Tim Clemow, Coordinator Mid Murray Support Services

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Works, Services and Projects Update from Mid Murray Council ouncil held its last meeting on Monday 9th July 2012 at which the following were discussed or determined:• Council received a report on the meeting with the State Minister for Transport and Infrastructure, Pat Conlon, on 26th June 2012 where the Minister advised that the Cadell ferry service will continue and a contract will be issued for five years. • Council has sent a letter to the Murray and Mallee Local Government Association meeting to be held on 3rd August as follows. “That it be referred to the Local Government Association to thank the Premier for reversing the decision to close the Cadell Ferry Service and highlight the need for prior consultation with individual Councils on issues affecting specific individual communities or groups of communities in acco rdance with the State-Local Government Relations Agreement dated 17 May 2012”. • Council has received a letter from Walkerville All Cars Club Incorporated to conduct Round 5 of the South Australian Rally Championship on 27th October 2012 on various roads of the Council. The planned event will be centred in the town of Truro and will also involve council roads of the Light Regional Council and Goyder Council. Council is seeking information from both of these Councils and further information from the organisers of the Rally prior to making a decision. • Council continues to undertake upgrade works associated with the old Mannum Primary School building. The work is being delayed due to the presence of some a s b e s t o s w h i ch r e q u ir e s professional assessment to enable works to be scheduled. • Council will write to the President of the Local Government Association of South Australia reaffirming Council’s support for the restoration of automatic inclusion of all property owners on the Voters Roll for Local Government recognizing that this will not be pursued by the State Government until after the 2014 elections. • Council has agreed to participate in a project organised by the Local Government Association of South

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Australia to highlight and detail how Councils can further stimulate their local and regional economies for the betterment of their communities. • Council will be seeing if it is able to obtain funding for a prospectus for the Mid Murray Council area; “Ready for Business and Place to Live” from the State Regional Development Fund. • Council will be requesting the Community Account Manager for the National Broadband Network company to host a public forum in October 2012 on the proposed planning, construction and roll-out of fibre connection for Mannum by 2015. • Council will be forwarding a letter to the Murray and Mallee Local Government Association as follows.

“That it be referred to the Local Government Association to undertake the necessary processes to amend the relevant legislation to ensure that a public ferry service that provides an important service to a community/s cannot be closed except where a formal statutory closure process (similar to a formal road closure) is undertaken.” • Council will be liaising with the various sporting organisations at the Mannum Sport and Recreation Precinct to discuss possible works and development proposals that they may be able to undertake as part of the Mannum Sport and Recreation Precinct Feasibility Study. • Council has received a request from the Swan Reach Progress Association for a loan of $110,000 to be repaid over a period of 10 years for the upgrade of the Town Hall and Council is obtaining an estimate of cost for Council’s commitment to site preparation, electrical work, car parking and possible conditions relating to the provision of a loan for further consideration. • Council has adopted its 2012-13 Budget. Thank you to all of the community organisations that work with and assist Council in achieving so much within our district. Russell Peate Chief Executive Officer Mid Murray Council

ith progress on the new shopping complex at Mannum, it might be good to look at the implications that might come with it. By the end of the year, Mannum is likely to have twice the number of shops. This could well be a disaster if we don’t give some major attention to our shopping habits. In simple terms, to support twice the number of shops we need twice the number of shoppers, especially when some existing shops are struggling. To increase the number of shoppers is not impossible when you listen to the number of people in town who will tell you how much cheaper it is to shop at Murray Bridge or Mt Barker or wherever. Likewise, for those who venture out of Mannum for various reasons and find it easier to do their shopping while out. In both or similar cases, Mannum does not benefit at all – yet, we expect all the facilities to be available to us. It is interesting to note that this shopping malaise even extends to business people who are relying on residents of Mannum and surrounding areas supporting them in their business. How much sense does it make to find that they too succumb to the ‘shop anywhere but Mannum’ syndrome? Admittedly, there will always be some items available only at a regional centre or Adelaide. That’s not what we need to change. In fact, we have extremely reliable and price competitive local daily couriers who can drop items on our doorsteps from any of these places. The change needs to be in our (Mannum’s) thinking. We know

that people from the hills, along the river and further a-field flock into Mannum to shop for clothing, seemingly now at both the Boutique and the Menswear. What a pity the figures released some time ago indicate that only something like ten percent of Mannum residents do the same. And we can’t use the old ‘not enough variety’ excuse, because higher sales and more turnover would probably provide greater stock and thereby, greater choice. If we want our main street to thrive, or even survive, we can’t rely on tourists doing it for us. We all need to have a good, hard look at our shopping habits? This might extend to all aspects of locally available goods – is there a good reason for meat raffles to come in from elsewhere, have you looked lately at the gifts that are available in town, do you need to go to Adelaide to buy cheaper tyres for your car? If we don’t support the businesses we have, how long will it take to lose them and the convenience of having their specific goods or services ‘on site’? Local goods may be slightly dearer or there may be less choice, but think of the petrol you will save – bought locally, of course. Besides that, how much support to our sporting clubs, charity groups and facilities comes from shops that are currently frequented in other places? There is far more to it than the few dollars we as individuals might save. Think about it! Geoff Skein

“The community stagnates without the impulse of the individual. The impulse dies away without the sympathy of the community.” William James (1842-1910) “I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.” Mother Teresa (1910-1997) “Many people are good at talking about what they are doing, but in fact do little. Others do a lot but don’t talk about it; they are the ones who make a community live.” Jean Vanier (1928-1967), Community And Growth “A proper community, we should remember also, is a commonwealth: a place, a resource, an economy. It answers the needs, practical as well as social and spiritual, of its members – among them the need to need one another.” Wendell Berry (1934-), The Art of the Commonplace: The Agrarian Essays

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Mannum Craft Fair Saturday and Sunday 11th and 12th August 2012 Something for Everyone Entry $2.00

he cafeteria will be open all day for lunch, morning and afternoon tea. Come for lunch and enjoy homemade soups, pies, pasties, pizzas, quiche, Devonshire tea, cakes and hot or cold drinks.  Retail outlets. Jenny’s Sewing Centre, Angaston with sewing machines and a c c e s s o r i e s , quilting/patchwork materials, Jocee’s Craft Shop, Port Pirie, SA Mallee Country Connections, Karoonda and Crafty Crow from Lameroo all with quilting/patchwork materials, fat quarters, patterns, kits, notions, etc. Cardmaking and scrapbooking supplies from Gift Quest, Plympton, P La Haybe Crafts, Oaklands Park, local Kaszazz consultant and local

he Mobile Fun Box is an initiative of the Mid Murray Council to provide access to a portable skate and BMX facility in townships throughout the district for use by young people in the region. For further information on this or other Council youth projects call 8569 0100 or email youth@mid-murray.sa.gov.au

Creative Memories consultant.  Quilt display. Huge display of locally made quilts.  Quilting demonstration by Shared Stitches of Mannum.  Crafters selling their wares – quilting and patchwork, h a n d m a d e j e w e l lery, decoupage, baby knitting, cards and gifts, glass and fabric painting, pottery, suncatchers, beaded items, dog coats, icing novelties, needlework and tapestry, soaps, table runners, bags, homemade pickles and jams. For all queries contact Irene Lovell. Phone: 8569 2541 or Mobile: 0407 605 487. Presented by the Mannum Progress Association Inc.

Conditions of Use • No food or drink is permitted on the riding surface • No glass is permitted in the vicinity • Facility to be used during daylight hours only • Skating/Riding is at own risk: the user waives the right to claim damages • Noise must be kept to a minimum • Any damage must be reported to Mid Murray Council • Riders must use areas suitable to their skill level • All riders & skaters deserve a fair go • Event organisers shall seek Council approval prior to staging activities Do Not • Skate or ride without protective gear (helmet, knee, elbow & wrist pads) • Skate/Ride if affected by drugs or alcohol • Take any other materials (ramps or jumps) onto skating surface • Use the skate park if conditions are hazardous (bad weather, surface damage, obstructions etc.) • Sit or stand on any equipment while skating/riding is in progress • Allow children under 8 years old to use equipment without adult supervision

LOCATION SCHEDULE (2012) Town

Place

Bowhill

Tennis Court

Walker Flat

Tennis Court

Nildottie

Greenways Oval

Dates 3 August – 16 August 17 August – 30 August 31 August – 13 September

Swan Reach Len White Reserve 14 September – 27 September Skating/riding is at your own risk. Do not skate/ride if equipment is damaged or if the surface is wet, dirty or obstructed. Some items are unsuitable for beginners.

Dahl & Warhurst Funeral Directors

ACCIDENT OR EMERGENCY CALL 000 FOR AMBULANCE OR POLICE

Please report equipment damage to Mid Murray Council office: Mannum 8569 0100, Cambrai 8564 6020 or Morgan 8540 0060

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• All details are correct at times of publishing and are subject to change without notice • Due to unforeseen circumstances the Mobile Fun Box may not be available at all times • The Mobile Fun Box is moved on the day that it is to arrive in the township • Any damage or misuse must be reported to Mid Murray Council on 85690100 or email youth@mid-murray.sa.gov.au • Conditions of use must be strictly adhered to • Skating/Riding is at your own risk • For further information please contact Mid Murray Council

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24 HOURS – 7 DAYS A WEEK 0408 813 905 OR 0417 859 515 Dahl & Warhurst Chapel Postal Address 19 Walker Avenue 3 Myall Place Mannum Mannum Issue Number 71

he opening times for some of the local Waste Transfer Stations have changed (from February 2012). For your convenience here are the current times for local facilities. Consult with Mid Murray Council for details concerning free and charged items and other waste disposal matters.

Established since 1910

8569 1585

Waste Transfer Stations

Cambrai Landfill Sunday 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Thursday 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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Mannum Transfer Station Tuesday 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 10:00 am Friday 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Saturday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Sunday 8:00 am - 11:30 am Bowhill Transfer Station Sunday 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Thursday 10:00 am - 11:00 am Walker Flat Transfer Station Saturday 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Thursday 8:30 am - 9:30 am

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Mid Murray Council Healthy Living Program

with Mannum Interchurch Council

ecently, the world witnessed the most arrogant and wilful abuse of a woman seen in modern times: the Afghan woman shot by a group of Taliban men as punishment for adultery. In John chapter 8:1-11, we read of a woman caught in adultery who was brought to Jesus and cast at His feet – the best place to be when your life is a mess. Some scholars suggest that the woman may have been stark naked. “Master we caught this woman in the very act of adultery! The law says she should be stoned! What do you say?” (v. 4) But where was the guilty man? In the Mosaic Law, both the man and the woman were to be punished (Leviticus 20:10). What was Jesus’

reaction? Jesus said nothing but began writing in the sand. Was it the names of places where her accusers had been with her and what they had been doing with her? One by one, they slithered away, like the reptiles they were (John 8:6-9). Without looking at her, He addressed her: “Woman!” – a put down today, but a term of greatest respect in those far off times. In John chapter 2:4, Jesus addressed His own Blessed Mother as “Woman”, akin to the German term “Gnädige Frau”, the greatest term of respect to a woman. “Gnädige Frau, where are your accusers?” “No man, Lord”, with the unspoken implication “no

one is worthy to judge me except You”. “Neither do I condemn you; go and sin no more.” (John 8.10-11) Did she go home naked? Would Jesus have subjected her to such a parting indignity? Scripture does not say, but picture if you will our Lord removing his robe, leaving himself in a T-shirt and shorts, and without even looking at her putting on her his white Robe of Righteousness; and she goes home feeling like a million dollars! “By grace you have been saved through faith (in the Lord Jesus Christ); and this is not your own doing, it is the gift of God; not because of works, so no one can boast” (Ephesians 2:8-9). David Barker

Prayer Meeting for Mannum Wednesday August 15th, 7pm, at the Lutheran Church, Cliff Street, Mannum.

he Mid Murray Council is one of 21 participating in the OPAL (Obesity Prevention and Lifestyle) program, a joint initiative funded by the Federal, State and Local Governments. Your local Council has implemented a wide range of activities to support the OPAL program.

Healthy Living Grants see Mid Murray OPAL Grants, page 13 Fresh Snack Fender Bender see Pedal Power, page 15 Think Feet First see story page 17 We all get heavier as we get older, because there’s a lot more information in our heads. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it. A teacher asked a student, “John, will you please conjugate the verb ‘to go’?” John begins, “I go... um... you go... ehmm... he goes...” “How about a little faster?” asks the teacher. “Sure! I run, you run, she runs...” Running shoes these days are more and more technologically advanced. A new model can even predict the weather! Leave them outside for a little while: if they are wet it’s raining, if they are dry it’s sunny, if you cannot see them it’s foggy.

10 am Tuesday 21st August St Andrews Church Hall Adelaide Road For this festival to continue it is vital that all interested people and group representatives attend to register their interest and support

Mannum Community Club 66 Randell Street, Mannum SA 5238 Phone: 8569 1010 – Fax 8569 2700 Email: admin@mannumclub.com.au Website: www.mannumclub.com.au Meals available12 – 2pm and 6 – 8pm 7 days a week Page 6

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Deadly Dumpers

Mannum Lions to Host Black Dog Riders

Some People Really Don’t Care

or those that choose to say they care about the State they live in makes one wonder whether they care about the planet they live on too or if they are only waiting for the next flight to Mars. We now live in age when what we do, what we waste and what we dump makes a difference. Those that choose to use their basic instinct of cunning rather than thinking about the results o f th e ir a ctions co st communities time and money to clean up lazy behaviour. The old days of dump it on a back road and forget it have no supporters in this camp. I refer to those that see fit to dump, not only so called harmless yard waste, but toxic and deadly asbestos. Be it Trailer loads or Truck loads there is no excuse to dump it in anyway in any Local Government or outback area. A recent event near Mannum resulted in notifying the EPA

and the Mid Murray Council having to engage a specialist to deal with this blight, again. Not only does it waste Council’s time, energy and money; ultimately the residents pay for this and other dumpings on reserves and roadsides from the rates revenue. Some wonder why Council rates always increase, perhaps it is to help pay for apathy. The Mid Murray Council and the Environmental Protection Authority would love those with information about “Deadly Dumpers” to contact them for a chat anytime. The “Mothers of Dumpers” must be so proud of their offspring. To those that shrug off this short story by always saying “it’s the same everywhere,” I say it is not and it does not need to be. G. Smith, KESAB Road Watch – Murray Plains Volunteers

his year’s Black Dog Ride marks the third year of the national fundraiser for the Black Dog Institute, raising awareness of depression and suicide prevention in Australia. The Ride to the Red Centre departs from all major capital cities on Saturday 18th August, arriving in Alice Springs on 24th August. On 18th August, 10:30am Riders will be hosted by the Lions Club of Mannum at the Shearer Car Park. The public is welcome and encouraged to come along and meet the riders, check out the bikes and receive some information about depression. In 2011, almost 300 riders raised $161,665 to assist the Black Dog Institute in implementing their Community Education Programs across Australia. This year ride founder Steve Andrews hopes to raise $250,000.

Steve says his aim is to generate community awareness about depression and mental illness, and break down the negative stigma associated with depression and suicide. The Black Dog Institute states that Australia has the highest male suicide rate in the world and 1 in 7 people will experience depression in their lifetime. Ambassador Angry Anderson says “Having dealt with depression most of my life and having made a decision years ago to be part of the solution not part of the problem as a basic philosophy to live my life by, I am proud to be an ambassador of the Black Dog Ride, and for any efforts to free sufferers from the grip of depression.” For more information on the ride, visit the website: www.blackdogride.com.au.

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ALYMPIC BLEEDIN’ GAMES

Out Of This World Astronomer’s Corner

round 9pm at this time of year our Milky Way Galaxy is overhead and is, along with Scorpius and Sagittarius, near our line of sight to the centre of the galaxy, and most spectacular. Other constellations coming into view after this time of night are Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces which are fainter, more diffuse and harder to make out the shape formed by their fainter stars. Waiting for a later time when the constellation is overhead in clear view pays off. For example, when trying to pick out the stars of the Pisces constellation they form two circular parts, well worth the effort when found. There are 88 constellations and they are not all standard shapes, some consisting of only a few stars such as the Telescope and Delphinus down south in the equatorial region. Many constellations have long histories written about and referred to in numerous texts. A famous astronomical list is the Messier list of objects compiled by Charles Messier. The great Nebula in Orion has a Messier number of M42. At present time Orion is rising early morning, near the sun and it is not an opportune time to see the splendour of the nebula in the handle of that part of Orion the we call the Saucepan. The interaction of the other planets in the early hours with Orion adds a whole other facet to this time of day as the whole scene slowly moves, altering hour by hour. Jupiter and Venus are currently rising after 3:30am, with Saturn and Mars before noon providing a good opportunity for a camera moment set to panorama. The moon, with its speed of motion and rapid change in appearance, adds a spectacle of its own that is worth keeping an eye on. Its only source of illumination is totally reflected light from the sun. Pertaining to astronomy is the word “limb” which is the apparent edge of a detectable rim or disc relevant to an early morning sunrise.

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Mannum Lions From the Lions Den

une was an extremely busy month for Club members. Our first fund-raiser for the month was cooking a pancake breakfast for visitors at the caravan park on the Saturday of the long weekend. On Sunday 10th at the Truck and Ute Show, we catered all day for the public. We began with bacon and egg sandwiches, followed by the usual BBQ menu of sausages, hamburgers and steak sandwiches, all served with salad. It was well worth the effort, and we received very good feedback from our customers. June 26th was the date of our hand-over dinner held at the Mannum Community Club. Outgoing President Colin Pym gave a report on activities and projects from the previous twelve months. The induction of the new board was conducted by 2nd Vice District Page 8

Governor Rhys Roberts. Office bearers for 2012/2013 are: President Elizabeth Wood Secretary Dave Dowley Treasurer Barry Ramm A most successful night was enjoyed by all. The Mannum Community Lions Den building extensions are progressing well, with the work being done by Lions members. The Den is now used by several community groups free of charge. Upcoming Event On August 18th, Lions will provide morning tea for the Black Dog riders at Shearer car park (See page 7). The motor cycle riders come from all over Australia raising funds for the treatment of and research into depression, which affects many people. Wally Hammond, Publicity Officer

The moon rolled like a saucer over midnight tarry skies to the winks and close attention of a billion starry eyes. Occasionally a stream of light broke ranks to steal the show while half a dozen cattlemen kept vigil far below. Beyond their arc of vision Bluey scrounged another log which he dragged to feed the fire past his sleeping mongrel dog. ‘s a bleedin’ shame! spat Bluey in a punctuated pique. The Games belong in Athens - though I’m not a bleedin’ Greek! And nodding heads around the camp confirmed his thought had gelled; ‘twas Athens where The Games began and rightly should be held. But Jackie chuckled audibly and broke into a grin; Arunta of the desert were his tribal kith and kin. So tell me son, old Bluey spat obliquely at the flames, are you some bleedin’ expert on Alympic bleedin’ Games? The native boy rose softly and he fixed him with his smile; Them Games began in Greece, you say, and goin’ back awhile? My bleedin’ oath! old Bluey spat. Three thousand years or so. And if y’d gone to bleedin’ school, the likes of you would know! The boy reached in the fire where he claimed a glowing torch; he laid the brand beside him and the ground began to scorch. Ten thousand years before them Games, he whispered in its light, Arunta tribesmen gathered on another starry night to hold a special meeting of the elders with the young, initiations to the clan and secret business sung. Some kid removed a burning log like this one next to me then left it, absent-mindedly, where others failed to see. A fearsome old Kadaicha Man began to wail and shout … he’d “found” the torch that boy misplaced, now luck was running out! The Ancient One danced wildly, then he cast an evil eye upon the youthful silhouette betrayed by moonlit sky and brandishing that errant torch, with toothless wicked grin, he flung it at the boy and cursed, LET FUN AND GAMES BEGIN! From camp they poured like army ants, an angry sea of spears, each relative responding to indignity and tears. At other times that hapless youth might save his tarnished hide, now fear was a kadaicha man who screamed with wounded pride! The careless joys of childhood passed like straws before a wind and legs revolved mechanically to save from being skinned, as woomeras launched thudding shafts - he sensed new whiskers shorn! And THAT was how the field event of javelin was born. To gain a precious head-start on the tribesmen in pursuit, he hitch-hiked with a kangaroo that passed along his route. While clinging to its pendulum through miles of lift and thump, he introduced a second sport we know as triple jump. Cross-countrying the continent for all that he was worth, he led them on a marathon from Gwabegar to Perth. Those rocks of Katjatjuta are the shots they put at him, and salties down the estuaries went relay in his swim! He paused to rest and catch his breath beside some northern lake and had a chance encounter with a large and hungry snake that favoured python pasties, where a human formed the meat and they wrestled for a day before that reptile waved defeat. Trapped high on the Escarpment’s edge and facing Jim Jim Falls, he swallow-dived to freedom - it’s recorded on the walls! From mangrove-cover next he slipped and thrashed a tribal crew rowing out to Murray Island in a paperbark canoe ….. NOW JUST A BLEEDIN’ MOMENT, SON! the older stockman spat. I’ve arf a mind to tan y’ hide for tellin’ fibs like that! You take me for a mug I see and heap me with y’ scorn, though granted, blacks ran naked from the day their race was born! Not so old man, I’ll shake your hand - let’s choose to disagree. Our Games of Life take nothing from them Greeks across the sea. But if you’re bent on dishing out a saddlebag of socks, be mindful that another ‘roo once taught MY TRIBE to box! Max Merckenschlager

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Freedom of Speech and Information o those who are offended by recent letters in the Mannum Mag and now seek to change its constitution I wish to offer the following.

Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Article 19 “Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers.”

An article in the Weekend Australian July 14-15, 2012 sites Mr Kim Williams, News Limited chief executive at the South Australian Press Club, July 2012. In regard to proposed new media laws he states “We are in danger of limiting the full reign of freedom of speech we cherish and which keeps our democracy on its toes.” He also said “the tendency to regulate in times of rapid change was a ‘trap’ for lazy minds” and “the default

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reaction of the bureaucratic mind appears to be to reach for more regulation.” He also said “Journalists should not feel under pressure to turn a blind eye to potential scandal, yet that is what having a press complaints body answerable to the government would run the risk of leading to” and “the result would be nothing less than the reduction of public accountability as public office bearers dodge scrutiny behind a flack-barrage of subtle political pressure.” Referring to a press complaints body answerable to the government, Mr Williams said “it would mean scandals unexposed, public monies unaccounted for and the interest of the public undefended.” “It wants journalism that is observing what might have been called ‘gentleman’s club rules’.

But journalism at its best is often quite impolite”. As Gina Rinehart seeks to buy her way to “having her voice heard” by managing information through media ownership and control, she sets off another wave of debate. Manipulating information to the masses is something that should concern us all. Equally disturbing are proposed changes to the Mannum Mag, basically gagging and censoring free speech. I urge the Mannum Mag to stand firm in their position about what they publish lest the Mag becomes a mouthpiece for those who seek to disenfranchise folks whose opinions differ from the ‘norm’, therefore rendering the publication predictable and irrelevant. Kitty Schiansky

“It is not enough for journalists to see themselves as mere messengers without understanding the hidden agendas of the message and the myths that surround it.” John Pilger (1939-) “By giving us the opinions of the uneducated, journalism keeps us in touch with the ignorance of the community.” Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) “I believe in equality for everyone, except reporters and photographers.” Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948) “The most truthful part of a newspaper is the advertisements.” Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) “If a person is not talented enough to be a novelist, not smart enough to be a lawyer, and his hands are too shaky to perform operations, he becomes a journalist.” Norman Mailer (1923-2007)

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By Invitation Only t has been asserted that the institutional church has opposed change and misused its authority. True. We humans resist change that disturbs our comfortable complacency and we get downright serious when it threatens our privilege. So it’s not only popes and priests who have misused authority. Institutions protect themselves. Sometimes they misuse science. R e me mb e r the to b a c c o companies? The science of eugenics was preached and practised in the USA before A. Hitler adopted it as a justification for his policies. Two of the world’s biggest pharmaceutical companies have been fined billions of dollars each in the USA in very recent history for, among other things, providing false claims to federal health care programs and holding back safety data on a drug. Power and money are powerful motivators. Institutions have a problem – people. They’re full of them. And people are fallible. I think the Bible mentions that now and then. Neither science nor religion escape the people problem. Some scientific opinion seems to suggest that to get rid of God we only need to understand His creation. God may not agree. We explore our universe and who knows what we will find, or invent. I think God doesn’t mind, He wants his children to grow up. As for understanding God, the Bible does mention that. It says we can’t. We are required to trust. It’s a relationship, not a religion. Religion is to faith as the thesis is to research, a present understanding. The Bible says God invites us to “prove” him. I have chosen to accept the invitation and put God to the test and, by my criteria, He is proven. But it’s an individual invitation, not a judgement. Faith is a choice, not an institution. There was faith before the Bible was written and there will be faith as long as mankind looks up at the stars. Telescopes can only increase the wonder.

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Fitness to Drive riving a motor vehicle is a responsible undertaking. The safety of other people depends on your fitness to drive. Various health problems may affect us from time to time, and as we get older we may notice a deterioration in both our physical and mental abilities. If you feel at any time that you are not in a fit state to drive, then DO NOT DRIVE. If you feel that your health and general fitness are not sufficient to continue driving, you should consult your doctor. If you would like to test your own performance, the Drivers Handbook contains a questionnaire to help you assess your driving performance. While this focuses on older drivers, the concepts discussed apply to all drivers regardless of age, and especially to drivers who have any kind of physical or mental health impairment. The purpose of the questionnaire is to help you drive as long as possible with

Transport Tip of the Month! safety to yourself and others. Here is an example from the questionnaire, which includes helpful suggestions for each question. Do you feel uncomfortable at busy intersections because there is so much to watch? • Plan your trips to avoid busy intersections or drive at less busy times. Plan an alternative route to avoid right turns at busy intersections. • Do you find difficulty in turning the steering wheel because of arthritis or some other physical problem? If so, discuss it with your doctor and seek advice on making adjustments to your vehicle to help make driving easier. • If you are uncertain on what to do at any particular intersection, discuss it with friends or family members. Studying an intersection while you are a passenger may help you negotiate it later when driving. • Take a driving lesson with a driving school. You will soon discover any errors in your driving and how to correct them. Chances are, intersections will become far less daunting once you have learnt how to deal with them correctly.

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the Drivers Handbook Questionnaire, please contact Karyn Baker, CPN Coordinator, Murray Transport Connections (see below for contact details). For more information about TRANSPORT in your area: • Transport Connections links people who require transport with those who provide transport. • Transport Connections is a central point of contact for transport information in the Mid Murray Council and Rural City of Murray Bridge regions. • Transport Connections can coordinate transport options for eligible residents who are unable to access transport, or cannot access a private vehicle, due to frailty, age, disability or geographic isolation.

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Mental Musings e take so many things for granted. Just take some time to look and think. Stop, look, listen. We have a small town, some would say, without much; but we’re away from the big smoke for our everyday living. Sure there are faults, but we all have warts and pimples somewhere or other! We have the ever-changing river, birds and trees. Free boat rides (on the ferry), space for walking or just looking at. Get out and find some sun – we’ve got more daylight on a daily basis than thousands of others.

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Encourage someone else as well. Sunlight is good for our mental as well as physical health. The Mannum Mag is also a good way to find out more of what is in our community to look at, become involved with; or even how people are thinking on various issues (you could take a stand on an issue). Sunlight and fresh air can be empowering so have a go and get some. While you’re at it look for something you haven’t noticed before or haven’t really appreciated (even in the cold). A Community Correspondent

Have Your Event Listed he Mannum Mag C o mmu n i t y C a l e n d ar section on page 28 is for brief notices about community events. Details about events that occur in the month of publication can often be extracted from an article that has been sent for publication in that month. It will be particularly useful if you send advance notice for listing in the Calendar in the month before the event. A detailed article can then be sent for publication in the month in which the event is to be held. Some months space is limited.

For extra detail, write a short “notice of event” article for publication inside Mannum Mag. This will also ensure that your event is publicised even if there is insufficient space to list your event in the calendar. Your listing should include a location, date, time, cost and a contact number for enquiries. The publication deadline is the last Friday of the month. The first distribution is usually the first Saturday of the month. Events held in the first few days of a month need to be publicised in the preceding month.

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From Termoli to Mannum Hospital

ecently, Edmondo Palombo promised to take our friendship group from Termoli to Mannum but from his opening sentence, we knew this was not going to be a one-way journey. Everything about this man shows that a part of him is deeply embedded in and affected by the first 19 years of his life spent in southern Italy. He grew up in a poor family without the right connections to get adequate housing or good jobs. A lifetime working in the local Fiat factory did not appeal to his family of painters, sculptors and musicians. Edmondo’s lifeline came via an auntie who migrated to South Australia and then sponsored his parents. He was able to join them after a year of compulsory national service as a chef. The challenges were immense: learning the language, understanding Aussie ways, getting an

education. Edmondo rejoices in the opportunities he was given, opportunities freely available for anyone willing to work hard, opportunities still not available in southern Italy because government resources do not reach there. Earning his current position of Executive Officer/Director of Nursing at Mannum Hospital, by merit, is a source of wonderment to his friends and relatives when he returns to Termoli. They find it unbelievable that he could get the education, training and work experience to move up through the ranks in nursing to such a position, all through his own effort and not by calling in favours from people he knows. When Edmondo talks, passionately, of his passion for humanity and those who suffer, the linkages are clear between growing up with poverty and discrimination, his nursing experiences and the attitudes and ethics he brings

to Mannum hospital. While he did not set out to work with cancer patients, the opportunity to do so tapped into his sensitivity to people in need, and he spoke movingly of the privilege to become a part of people’s last days of life. He commented that almost always they are reaching out to, or into, something greater than themselves, something more, whatever name they might give it. Edmondo’s openness in sharing his life and heart with us left us feeling we would do well to hear more from him, more detail on selected topics. He has much to share that can take us from the frustrations of our own lives and broaden our perspectives on topics like: life in Termoli as it still is, palliative care nursing, insights into the spiritual part of our lives, the challenges Mannum hospital faces, the artists in his family.

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Mount Pleasant Farmers Market he Mount Pleasant Farmers Market is now in its fifth month of operation. It currently employs a Market Manager, has an excellent group of committed volunteers who help out on market days, has an average weekly customer base of 500 and a growing membership of over 325. Market members receive many benefits including 10% off at produce stalls and a great locally made calico shopping bag. And, if you are a market Volunteer, you can get extra discount at some of the fantastic stalls. Member for Schubert, Ivan Venning, attending the weekly Mount Pleasant Farmers Market, enjoyed a “Farmers Market” breakfast, and engaged in conversations with stallholders. He was pleasantly surprised by the excellent variety of stalls, ranging from fruit and vegetables, fish, bread, meat and wine to fresh flowers and poultry feed mixes. The Mount Pleasant Farmers Market is held every Saturday, 8am to 12 noon at the Mount Pleasant Showgrounds. For all inquiries please contact Genevieve H e b a r t o n 0418 301 121, by email mpfm12@gmail.com or go to our website

Mr Ivan Venning with Market Manager www.mpfm.org.au Genevieve Hebart and stallholder Bronwyn Schirmer from Schirmer Farm Produce

Mid Murray Opal Grants hree Mid Murray schools and two local sporting clubs will share in $2500 of financial assistance to develop healthy initiatives thanks to the inaugural round of the Mid Murray OPAL Healthy Living Community Grants scheme. The new community grants program gives one-off funding to local not-for-profit groups and schools where they can establish new, or further develop, existing initiatives which will support local families to eat well or be active. Round 1 winners of the 2012 Mid Murray OPAL Healthy Living Community Grants are:

• Cadell Primary School Healthy BBQ Project; • Morgan Primary School Healthy Lunch Days; • Mannum Community College Fruit and Salad Cup Pilot Program; • Bowhill Tennis Club Junior Coaching Program; and • Mannum Roos Netball Club Water for Sport Promotion.

Mid Murray OPAL Manager Courtney Blacker said she had been encouraged by the number, and high-quality, of applications for the grants scheme. “There are a number of sectors across the community which can help influence healthy behaviour change

and make healthy choices easier for local families, and all of the 2012 Round One winners can demonstrate this,” Ms Blacker said. “The great thing about all of our Round 1 winners is that while their project outcomes were focussed on healthy opportunities for children, there were positive spin-offs for the whole community. “One great example of this is the Cadell Primary School Healthy BBQ’s Project. Through this relatively simple project, the school will have students research, design and cook-up healthy BBQ’s ... students will share their healthy ideas with their families and wider community by publishing menu brochures and holding celebration events.” Round 2 of the 2012 OPAL Mid Murray Healthy Living Community Grants will open in October 2012, and those who wish to apply should keep an eye on the Council website www.mid-murray.sa.gov.au, and Council’s new Facebook Page www.facebook.com/MidMurrayHealthFitness AndYouth. Otherwise contact Courtney

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From Your Local Member Mr Ivan Venning MP, Member for Schubert Mr Ivan Venning To Retire n Tuesday 10th July Member for Schubert, Mr Ivan Venning, formally announced he would retire at the March 2014 State Election. Mr Venning elected to the seat of Custance in 1990 has served as a Member of Parliament for 24 years. During his Parliamentary career, Mr Venning has served as Shadow Minister for Ageing and Population, Opposition Whip and Chair of Parliament’s Environment, Resources and development Committee. Mr Venning said that it would be hard to walk away, but felt the time was right. “I have felt very honoured and privileged to have served the people of Schubert and prior to that Custance and have made many friends and forged relationships that will be with me the rest of my life. “I have achieved some good things for the communitiesIhave represented - getting filtered water for the Barossa, bituminising the Burra-Morgan road and assisting in the formulation of the BILscheme - the only paid irrigation scheme of its type at its inception. “There are things I still would like to achieve and I would like to assure the constituents of Schubert that I will maintain my hard work ethic right up to March 2014. “I am still hopeful of getting a few more wins on the board.” Nominate a Local Hero Everyoneisencouragedtonominate someoneforthe 2012 Community Achievement Awards for individuals, businesses, organisations and community groups that are making a significant contribution to our community. “Where would we be without those who contribute so much to making our community a better place to live?” said Mr Venning. “The Awards provide an avenue to publicly thank those that deserve acknowledgement and I encourage everyone to consider nominating someone for their community contribution in one of the Award categories” he said. Nominations are being sought in the following categories.

• Rural Doctors Workforce Agency Rural Community Health and Wellbeing Award • Nova Systems Science and Technology Award • ETSA Utilities Leadership and Innovation Award • T and R Pastoral Primary Industries and Agricultural Award

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Winners will each receive a $2,000 Everyday Account from Commonwealth Bank and a trophy. Nominations close Tuesday 4th September 2012. A Gala Awards Dinner and Presentation evening will be held on Friday night 30th November 2012 to honour our States wonderful achievers and community contributors. 300 guestsincludingthe three finalistsin each category are expected to attend the prestigious event where the winners will be announced. Nomination forms are available from the Schubert Electorate Office. at 129A Murray Street, Tanunda or by phoning 8563 3636. Mannum Rowing Club Grant The Mannum Rowing Club has obtained $3000 through the Active Club program to assist with purchasing a new rowing simulator. The Club President, Mr Brian Bormann, said the rowing simulator is good when the weather is rough and for teaching purposes. Mr Venning visited the rowing club and inspected the machine. “I often meet with Club representatives to present grant cheques, but I don’t often get to see what the funds are expended on,” said Mr Venning. “I encourage sporting clubs and organisations to apply for funds through the Active Club Program - it is a way that grass roots level clubs can improve their equipment and facilities without having to rely on fundraising.” In the 2011/12 season the Club won the Country Men’s and Women’s and Masters Men’s premierships and, for the third year in a row, the Club’s Dean Mobbs was the highest individual point scorer. President Brian Bormann said the Club hadastrong future, “Quite a few juniors are on board and we are working with schools and holding ‘come and try’ sessions to encourage more people to get involved.” Energy Audit Kit For Loan A home energy kit is available to assist households in reducing their power bills. The kit containing an appliance power usage meter, thermometers and an auditingguide,couldhelppeoplemakesavingsagainst increasing electricity bills, said Mr Venning. “South Australia has the third highest electricity

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prices in the world and average bills are predicted to rise by about $500 per year.

“I encourage people to take advantage of the opportunity to borrow the kit and see where they may be using too much power and where they could make savings,” he said. The Schubert Electorate office has one kit available for loan on a first in, first serve basis. To arrange to borrow the kit contact the Electorate Office. Seniors Directory Free Advertising Businesses located in regional and outer metropolitan areas have the opportunity to advertise free of charge in the 2013 Seniors Card Discount Directory. The South Australian Seniors Card entitles eligible seniors to a range of discounts, benefits and Government concessions. The Directory and is distributed annually to all households where a Seniors Card holder resides. Businesses are encouraged to take advantage of the free advertising to promote and grow their business. “Providing a small discount or special offers for seniors card holders, will assist in enticing seniors card holders from not only South Australia, but Australia to visit regions and benefit local business,” he said. The deadline for advertising bookings is Friday 7th September 2012. Books will be distributed throughout December for the 2013 calendar year. Interested businesses should visit www.sa.gov.au/seniorscard for more information or contacttheSeniorsCardBusinessDevelopmentOfficer by phoning 8415 4282 or via email seniorscard@sa.gov.au

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Mannum Golf Club

Pedal Power

Lady Golfers Back to Back Pennant Titles

Blending Healthy Snacks

n Monday 30th April Mannum Golf Club’s lady golfers successfully defended their SGGWA Division 2 Pennant Title and have now won two in a row. Starting the Pennant season with a draw against the team from Oakbank, Mannum’s team remained undefeated with wins against Echunga, Belair Park, Lake Albert and Tailem Bend, finishing top of the Hills section of the Southern Golf Group Women Association Division 2. The final, held at the Murray Bridge Golf Club was against the lady golfers from the McCracken Club who had also been undefeated in the South section of the SGGWA Division 2 Pennants. Our ladies enjoyed an exciting finish with Mannum winning 4 – 1. The team celebrated in style with bubbles and a night out at Mannum Motel along with partners, supporters and ladies sponsor Adrian and Wendy Davis of Raine and Horne Real Estate. Thank you to Adrian Davis for sponsoring our ladies. Our ladies look great in their new team jackets and are wearing them with pride. Lisa Hancock

hildren and families from across the Mid Murray district will soon be using pedal power to create their own healthy snack, following this month’s launch of the new Mid Murray OPAL Fresh Snack Fender Blender. In what some may see as a blast from the past, this stationary pedal-powered fruit smoothie machine requires no electricity, just the fancy footwork of anyone willing to give it a go – and the rewards are tasty as well. Mid Murray OPAL Manager Courtney Blacker said the new Fresh Snack Fender Blender will now become a permanent feature for family events held across Mid Murray and was a great way to engage children, parents and the wider community in exploring new and exciting ways to make healthy food a fun, exciting and simple choice. “The OPAL Fresh Snack Fender Blender allows local

children to have fun with fruit and burn up a bit of energy at the same time,” Ms Blacker said.

Mannum youngster Nathan Sheldon tests out the new Mid Murray OPAL Fresh Snack Fender Blender

“The new OPAL Fresh Snack Fender Blender ... [allows] local children and families to have fun while making healthy fruit smoothies, and also gaining an understanding of basic cost-effective ingredients that can be used to make them.” The electric-blue stationary exercise bike with customised blender unit has already caused a stir amongst local kids, with more than 40 locals testing out banana and strawberry flavours at the recent ABC3 filming at Mary Ann Reserve in Mannum. The Mid Murray OPAL team will be taking the Fresh Snack Fender Blender on the road soon to visit all towns across the region for a test-run. From later this year it will also be available to lend out to community groups, schools and service groups for special events, where we hope it will continue to promote healthy snack ideas for children.

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n Tuesday 9th July, in the Lion’s Den and under the graceful eye of its new President Elizabeth, the Mannum Lions donated various amounts of money to four Mannum community organisations. Grateful recipients were Aminya, Shared Stitches, Interchurch Council and Mannum Community Magazine (“Mannum Mag”). Upon being presented with their cheques the recipients expressed their gratitude to the Mannum Lions and each talked briefly about their own organisation and how the donations will be used. The “Mag’s” secretary/ treasurer Bill McGhie accepted the donation on its behalf. In accepting the gift Mr McGhie explained that about 2100

copies of the “Mag” are printed, collated, and distributed eleven months of the year entirely by volunteers with productions costs, paper, inks, machine repairs, postage, e t c b ein g co v e r e d b y advertising (offered at very generous rates) and donations from Lions and others. There is no charge for local community notices and whenever possible materials are purchased from businesses in Mannum. On behalf of the Mannum Community “Mannum Mag” says thanks to the Mannum Lions for their kind and generous donations. We also appreciate their generosity towards the other recipients and the Mannum community in general. Bill McGhie

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2012 Term 3 Adult Community Education Courses - for everyone COMPUTER BASICS Begins Wednesday 5th Sept. 9am - 12 noon - to get you started with your computer. 5 x 3hr workshops. Cost is $30 GLOBAL KITCHEN Begins Wednesday 29th August 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 Thursday 30th August 6pm - 9pm - learn Excel, Power Point, Publisher and more. 5 x 3hr workshops. Cost is $30 FUN WITH DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY Begins Wednesday 5th September 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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PS Melbourne Centenary River Festival Sunday 9th September 2012 Mildura Wharf and Mildura Rowing Club

Think Feet First

A reunion of heritage vessels from three States for the first time in 50 years 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

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heatrical characters Sleepy Sid and Principal Walks-a-lot visited Mid Murray schools during June and July to help launch OPAL’s 2012 active travel theme ‘Think Feet First’. With OPAL Mid Murray support, the educational comedy show Think Feet First went on the road delivering simple messages on healthy physical activity habits to students at all nine of our schools. Mid Murray OPAL Manager Courtney Blacker said the theatrical show encourages local children to make all or part of their journey to school active by riding their scooters, skateboards, bikes or simply walking. “The Think Feet First show was designed to get local children excited about the positive benefits of being active on their journey to school, around their town, or on their properties,” Ms Blacker said. During the 1970's more than half of our nation’s young people either walked or rode

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

their bikes to school, and Ms Blacker said that recent research estimated that today this figure has fallen to less than 20 per cent. “Through the OPAL program we are working with local schools, parents and students to collect baseline data on how many kids are being active on their way to and from school, and in other times as well,” Ms Blacker said. “On ce we h a v e t h is information we can support local schools and families to find solutions which will ... contribute towards [local children’s] 60 minutes (or more) of physical activity each day.” Ms Blacker said over time, she also hoped to encourage the wider community. Taking part in active travel is a positive step towards improving physical health as well. “For adults, this may be something as simple as parking the car further from the shops and walking, or going for a walk on your lunch break,” Ms Blacker says.

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Still Going Strong have been hearing rumours around town (don’t We lost a very dear member of the Hall in June believe them) that the Hall is going down the and she will be greatly missed. drain! Quiet the reverse, we now have 76 members The recent rain has put our garden in good and still going strong; due to the three great condition for planting and that is what we will be coordinators we have on board it’s only upwards doing before the end of the month. Clay Making, and onwards. Art, Computer Lessons, Outings and too much The Computer Classes are going great! There are more to mention are all part of the Hall. Why not so many attending that they have to share a table call in for our recent Calendar? For those that are out in the hall. We have a fairly new attendee who still sitting at home with nothing to do and no place is our local artist – we have nearly half a wall to go think of The Hall, you will be welcomed like filled with beautiful and colourful drawings, which you have never been before, so drop by and have are for sale, with proceeds going to the Hall. As a chat/coffee/tea, we would just love to add you to you know we are a not-for-profit organisation. the list of our current 76 members. See you there. Annette Rissmann Anything raised in or out of The Hall goes to The Chairperson, Volunteer Hall to supplement funds received from grant applications.

Date: 07/07/2012 Competition: Stroke Competition Sponsor: Male’s Meats Winner of the Day S Theile Nett 66 Runner Up D Wilson 73 K Dohnt 74 R Key 74 T Miller 75 S Thomson 76 Nearest the Pin 4 and 13 S Thomson 6 and 15 S Theile Date: 21/07/2012 Competition: Miixed Foursome & Stableford Sponsor: Clipsal, Manglesdorf Accounting, Marion’s Boutique Winner – Mixed Foursome H Bickley, N Dalton Nett 74 Winner of the day (Stableford) Bob Logan Points 36 Runner Up B Hendrie 35 D Gaskell 35 R Burt 35 G Bormann Date: 28/07/2012 Competition: Stableford Sponsor: Pretoria Hotel Winner of the Day Norm Dalton Points 38 Runner Up R Dahlitz 38 S Thompson 37 T Miller 37 R Burt 34 W Banks 33

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.

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 Forces affecting the motion of a golf ball Gravity: Causes the ball to drop suddenly into hazards Electromagnetism: Makes the ball curve sharply towards whichever pole is closest to the Out of Bounds stakes The Weak Force: Makes the ball dribble to the ladies’ tee The Strong Force: Propels the ball directly towards the nearest personal injury lawyer

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Musical Miscellany From Background to Solo Instrument – Part 2

he electric guitar became a standard instrument as the Rhythm and Blues music segued into the Rock and Roll of the fifties. Whilst the blues musicians were accomplished guitarists this was not the case with many of the new stars. The instrument served more as something to hold in their hands or to stick notices on such as “Smile” or “Tonight you are in Adelaide”. Les Paul was a guitarist and inventor. He was strongly influenced by Django Reinhardt and became friends with him after the war. He paid for Django’s headstone when he died. Les, although not the first, developed multiple track recording and sold millions of records where he played various tracks and guitars while his wife, Mary Ford, also recorded multiple voice tracks. Les was assisted in this development by the use of an Ampex reel to reel tape recorder given to him by Bing Crosby. He later used an Ampex multiple track recorder. The Gibson Les Paul model regained popularity when Eric Clapton used it as well as other Gibson models. Clapton has led a tempestuous life, performed

with many other renowned artists such as George Harrison of the Beatles, Duane Allman of the Allman Brothers and drummer Phil Collins. His guitar playing is heavily blues based and he cites his greatest influence as blues guitarist Robert Johnson. He has been a staunch supporter of various fund raising international concerts for causes such as Tsunami relief, the Indian Ocean Earthquake as well as the Amnesty International benefit “The Secret Policeman’s Ball”. He is ranked fourth in the magazine Rolling Stone “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time”. The highest price paid for a guitar was $959 500 at Christies in July 2004 for Eric’s “Blackie” Stratocaster. Probably Eric’s best known recording is his cover of Bob Marley’s “I Shot the Sherriff”. Mark Knopfler came to guitar prominence with the group Dire Straits where he was lead guitarist and vocalist. He also wrote some of the music. Mark has also worked with people such as Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan and Chet Atkins. Dire Straits album “Brothers in Arms” is the fourth highest selling

recording in the UK. Knopfler has also written music for films. And yes, he too has used a Gibson Les Paul as well as a Stratocaster. Mark has been a significant contributor to popular guitar music. He is ranked 27th in the Rolling Stone “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time”. Not all acoustic guitarists were successful in changing to the electric form of the instrument. Freddie Green of the Count Basie band wanted to take a more prominent role and have some solo space. Unfortunately Freddie’s musical companions such as Lester Young took a dim view of this and sabotaged his efforts. They would remove valves from the amplifier and even turn the wiring into spaghetti. Eventually Freddie gave up and went back to being one fourth of the classic rhythm section of Count Basie, Freddie, Walter Page on bass and Jo Jones on drums. And if you are wondering who got the number one position in the Rolling Stones’ list, it was Jimi Hendrix. Peter Weir

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PADDLE STEAMER INDUSTRY CRUISES in association with trip to Mildura for: PS MELBOURNE CENTENARY RIVER FESTIVAL TUESDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER. RENMARK TO WILKADENE BREWERY $65.00 0830 depart Renmark with flotilla of paddle steamers bound for Mildura. Devonshire morning tea cooked in galley wood fired stove will be served as we make our way to the brewery. After lunch board the bus for your return trip to Renmark. Contact Renmark Visitor Information Centre 1300 661 704

FRIDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER LOCK 9 (NEAR LAKE CULLULLERAINE) TO WENTWORTH. $60.00 0830 depart lock 9 being joined by the P.S. Ruby for the trip to Wentworth passing through lock 10 to the Murray Darling junction. Cruise up the Darling to Wentworth. Devonshire morning and afternoon teas and light lunch included. Contact Mildura Visitor Information Centre 1800 039 043 / Wentworth Visitor Info Centre 03 5027 5080

SATURDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER WENTWORTH TO MILDURA. $60.00 O930 depart Wentworth with P.S. Marion, Ruby and Oscar W. A light lunch and Devonshire morning and afternoon teas included. Contact Mildura Visitor Information Centre 1800 039 043 / Wentworth Visitor Info Centre 03 5027 5080

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 12TH MILDURA TO REDCLIFFS AND RETURN TO PSYCHE BEND. $60.00 1100 depart Mildura for lunch at the Gol Gol hotel before joining the paddle steamers Marion and Ruby for the journey to Redcliffs and return to Psyche bend. Devonshire afternoon tea and lunch included. Contact Mildura Visitor Information Centre 1800 039 043 / Wentworth Visitor Info Centre 03 5027 5080

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 13TH PSYCHE BEND TO MILDURA, $60.00 0930 depart Psyche Bend and visit Trentham Winery before lunch at Gol Gol hotel then return to Mildura. Contact Mildura Visitor Information Centre 1800 039 043 / Wentworth Visitor Info Centre 03 5027 5080

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 15TH MILDURA TO COOMEALLA. $60.00 Depart Mildura 0930 for 10:00am passage thru lock 11 and then on to Coomealla for lunch. Devonshire morning tea and lunch included. Contact Mildura Visitor Information Centre 1800 039 043 / Wentworth Visitor Info Centre 03 5027 5080

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 16TH COOMEALLA TO WENTWORTH. $25.00 Join P.S. Marion for trip to Wentworth depart Coomealla 1300 passing under Abbotsford bridge and on to Wentworth. Arriving 1600. Devonshire afternoon tea included. Contact Mildura Visitor Information Centre 1800 039 043 / Wentworth Visitor Info Centre 03 5027 5080

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 17TH WENTWORTH TO LOCK 9 (NEAR LAKE CULLULLERAINE) $60.00 Depart Wentworth at 0900 pass through lock 10 and then on to lock9. Devonshire morning and afternoon teas and a light lunch included. Contact Mildura Visitor Information Centre 1800 039 043 / Wentworth Visitor Info Centre 03 5027 5080

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Not Quite Tom Sawyer hen we bought our present home it had a fence of wrought iron bars supported by mellow brick pillars at the proper intervals. There was a central wrought iron gate which led up to the front door and two wide gates at the left hand side opening onto a drive to the detached garage. Some five years ago TBoC (The Board of Control) decided that we would replace the fence with a white painted picket fence a la Cape Cod style. Now, by consulting various entrails of chooks and other such mysterious omens, it has been established that the fence needs painting; which is why I was busily telephoning son and son-in-law for help. Being diplomatic I let them think it was for a barbecue, intending to advise them to bring some old clothes because we might as well do a little fence painting while we had a beer or two. The women could help too since I was not the least sexist. My conversation with my son went something like this. “Sunday? Well I’d like to. The barbecue sounds good although we could skip the painting and watch the TV. The Crows are playing at Footy

Park. And that is why I can’t come. I’ve got tickets for the game and I’m not going to miss out. If they win they go top.” Lost cause, right? So I hung up and rang the son-in-law. “Hello father-in-law, what can I do for my revered parent-in-law?” He always was a sarcastic little brat even when he was courting the daughter. “Barbecue? Well ordinarily you know I would agree like a shot; particularly with free beer. You could forget the fence painting; if I wanted to paint anything there is plenty around here needs a coat or two. But sorry, the Crows are playing at Football Park. Your illustrious son has tickets to the game and he and I are going.” There was a pause and then “I don’t think you should swear like that, after all what would your daughter say if she heard you? Anyway, she wants to talk to you.” There was the rustling of the handset changing hands and whispers of a not quite quiet conversation. “The senile old fool wants us to go over and help paint the fence. He thinks he can bribe us with one of his mouldy

barbecues. I’ve told him I’m going to the footy.” “Dad?” daughter Carol, “Neither of us can come. Sorry, I am going down to see the Lightning play.” There was a bit more talk and then we hung up. I sat there glaring at the telephone as if it was its fault. It probably was. It had never really been right since they privatised everything. Back to the kitchen, where TBoC was elbow deep in scone dough. I walked up behind and put my arms about her waist in a dead sexy manner. “Looks like it is up to you and me to paint the fence. The fruit of our loins are no help at all.” “Well you can rule me out too. Carol and I are going to see the Lightning play. We already have our tickets.” I wandered away thoroughly disillusioned. Was there no one willing to do an honest day’s toil? And then I remembered. Bill, at work, had a spare ticket and might want to sell it. After all the fence would be there for a few more weekends and the Crows were playing at Football Park. The Diarist

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The Hall - In Focus articipation numbers for July are good considering it is still quite cold. The average daily attendance was 20.4 for 10 days compared to June’s average of 15.3 for 8 days. The 1st of July was the beginning of the new financial year which means it is time for Hall participants to renew their membership which is still a very modest $5.00. Bargain Corner is going strong with lots of interesting things being donated this month. If you have any small household items, clothing or coat hangers taking up space that you would like to donate they will be gratefully accepted. Donations can be picked up if necessary. Healthy eating is still high on the agenda at The Hall. In July a talk on high fibre foods for bowel health was presented by Bianca Gazzola, a qualified dietician from the Healthy Murraylands Program. Eleven people attended the presentation which was interesting and informative, especially for those participants who have previously had bowel cancer and the few others who are currently experiencing bowel related health issues. Bianca’s talk was followed by a tasty high fibre breakfast consisting of pancakes, French toast, homemade toasted muesli with homemade yogurt and fruit and an interesting vegetable dish topped with eggs. Fourteen people attended this culinary delight which was produced by the talented Rebecca Phillips, who has delivered some wonderful healthy cooking classes at The Hall. In September, by request, Rebecca is coming back to teach people how to make their own

healthy additive free toasted muesli and homemade yogurt. We were also lucky enough to have Penny run a jewellery making workshop for us. The girls amazed themselves with their artistic creations and lots of fabulous earrings and necklaces were produced on the day. The Hall is still serving up scrumptious meals 3 days per week to participants at a cost of $5 on Monday and Friday and $6 on Wednesday for a BBQ and dessert. If you are interested in becoming a member of The Hall and you would like to see what we are all about, come join us for a meal at 12 o’clock. Please phone 8569 1643 to confirm your attendance by 10:00 am to ensure a place at the table. Up to 25th July The Hall served up 188 meals, an increase of 44 on the June figures. An amazing array of food has been prepared this month by Bev. On Mondays we have had Katherine volunteering her time to cook some spectacular Polish dishes. These have included cabbage rolls, gypsy soup and sausages served with a warm potato salad, commonly known as wedding salad as it is traditionally served at Polish wedding receptions. Our wonderful Wednesday desserts are still being prepared by Faye Schache, complementing the great barbeques cooked by her husband Dave. A new activity at The Hall on Tuesdays from 1:30 to 3:00 pm is the Tribal Fusion dance class; it is now being attended by 7 women and is a fun way to get some exercise into your life. If you prefer something more sedate then the passive exercise class with

Judy may be for you. Passive exercise is a regular event held on Monday morning from 9:00 to 10am. Doors open at 8:45am and are closed while the class is in progress. The exercises comprise a series of stretching and movements to develop flexibility and build core strength, which is vital as we age. Aromatherapy: keeping the winter ailments at bay with Judy Schmuki held on 16th July was very informative and all who attended came away from the session with great ideas for staying healthy during winter. The Old Style Dance held in St Martin’s Lutheran Hall on the 3rd Saturday of every month is still going strong. The entertainment for the July dance was Vic Herman. The enthusiastic crowd really seemed to enjoy Vic’s music and singing. There will be no dance in Mannum in August, but the September dance will have Len Maitland providing the music. The Hall would like to thank Travis from Maurice Road Meats for the meat tray donated as a raffle prize for the July dance, Paul from Upholstery Services Murray Valley P/L and Murray Bridge Upholstery for their kind donation of material for wheat bags and Hazel from Treasure Trove in Murray Bridge. There are many other people who contribute to the running of The Hall. Their efforts are appreciated. Without their help The Hall would not be able to continue to provide the quality of service participants have now come to expect; so, thanks to all of you for your support and time. Jillian Telford Senior Co-ordinator

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Fundamental Differences eacting to the threat from liberal theology, certain Protestant conservatives in late 19th century USA stated five fundamental tenets around which they rallied a defence; the (non-pejorative) term “Fundamentalist” was born. Catalyst for this dispute was the growing acceptance of evolution, which made the first point – The inspiration of the Bible and inerrancy of scripture – most controversial. While the term Fundamentalist has spread to other denominations, creeds and beyond, the essential criterion – a rigid, often regressive, acceptance of core beliefs – remains. Such intransigence can be characteristic of fanatical fringes and reactionaries, so it’s not surprising the term gradually acquired a negative connotation. In response to inappropriately being described as a fundamentalist for his vocal atheism and support for evolution, Richard Dawkins pointed out, “The true scientist knows … what would change his mind: evidence! The fundamentalist knows that nothing will.” The distinction is clear: Scientific, objective, impartial; Religious, subjective, biased. Church hegemony thrived by denying evidence and punishing doubt; through fixed doctrine, by which it now finds

itself snookered as those failings/chickens come home to roost: “Our Karma ran over their Dogma”. The relentless tide of reason – ever testing and modifying – works strongest on a stranded, flawed, immovable foundation. What better explains the fragmenting of opinion among believers than the widening divergence of rationality and faith? With knowledge expanding, straddling the two becomes harder (bible interpretation and revision can only be stretched – sacrilegiously? – so far); lurching fearfully into fundamentalism is the wrong alternative. For example, unchastened by the Galileo affair, the Church’s knee-jerk response to Darwin’s ideas was to cry “Blasphemy!”. Whereas the initial scepticism of the scientific community towards evolution was soon overcome, resistance persists with Creation Science (blatantly hammering square pegs into round holes), and the spectrum of Christian thought spans every variant of compromise through to full agreement with Darwin’s theory. Once again, the dispute between secular and spiritual is rivalled by the bitter infighting of the self-destructive Church. It would be naive to see the drift towards accepting science as the result of committed

introspection; eventually reason simply overwhelms reluctance (drags, kicking and screaming). Daniel Dennett compares, amusingly, Atheists with their tedious, incessant demand for self-examination; the Religious who bristle at the impertinence, sacrilege implied by scrutiny. But fairly states “Those who are religious … cannot reasonably expect sceptics from refraining from expressing doubt, if they themselves are unwilling to put their convictions under the microscope.” The recent Activism of atheists is a fairminded response to the heightened religious tension after 9/11, when those unfit for power began the routine “God on our side” incantation of, ever belligerent, Fundamentalism. In “The End of Faith” Sam Harris displays the lack of foundation within the canons of the Abrahamic religions for tolerance – the intrinsic hostility – and suggests it’s only secular knowledge and interests that restrain the most lethal improprieties of believers. Imagine: “Failures of reasonableness so total that our largest bombs finally fall upon our largest cities in defence of our religious differences.” Graham Boothby

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On My Bookshelf Diary of A Young Man Adelaide 1890 – May 16th - May 25th Daniel suffers and recovers from La Grippe. Anyone for tennis? MAY 16TH FRIDAY No bath - rubdown instead. Walk before bkfst. Very busy all day. White still away, ill. Feel “heady”. Home before 6, dined (light meal). Called on blind men. Home 7.30. Head aching sorted old clothes for blind poor. Warm bath 9.30. Bed. Slept pretty well. MAY 18TH SUNDAY Bath 8. Felt well. Called on Hendry and Bennett before service. Service 11 followed by Sacraments. Felt the “Shivers” while walking home. Fear an attack of Russian Influenza. Sat by fire rest of day reading. Hendry called during evening. Hot bath at 10pm. Slept fairly. MAY 19TH MONDAY Up 7.30. Feeling cold, took no bath. Office 9.30. Worked and shivered most of day, although the day was not a very cold one.

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stiff. Sat in dining room during afternoon. Took cup of weak tea about 6 and perspired profusely. To bed for an hour. Up again. Sydney Kent and Mrs Wastell (Bennett’s sister) called to inquire. Bed about 10. Slept fairly. MAY 25TH SUNDAY Bkfst in bed abt 8.30. Dressed abt 9.30. Shaved a week’s bristles off with rather a blunt razor! A little in the sun, read a little from “Luke”. Hendy called about 12, and chatted, giving an a/c of Prof. Drummond, whom he had the pleasure of hearing. Sterne came to dinner. After dinner enjoyed sun on tennis court. Mrs Mills called and chatted till Willie and family arrived with the usual accompt. of noise. After tea read a little from “We Too”, paced the room and rested till supper. Feel better today. To bed about 10 intending to work tomorrow.

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Murray Bridge Matinee Series – August

From Renmark to Mildura PS Industry, PS Marion and Oscar W he iconic Paddle Steamer All vessels will also offer short Industry is cruising to Mildura cruises on the day of the PS in September and will be leaving in Melbourne 1 0 0 t h Birthday grand style with heritage steamers Celebrations at the Mildura river Marion from Mannum and the Oscar front on Sunday 9th September for W from Goolwa. $15.00 per person. You can secure a It will be the first time in 20 years special heritage ticketwhich includes the Industry has visited Mildura and one short cruise on the vessel of your will be offering day cruises along the choice and the grand flotilla cruise to way. conclude the day for $25.00. This flotilla will depart Renmark The PS Industry will also be on the 4th September to join Paddle travelling in flotilla formation with Steamer Melbourne at the Mildura the PS Ruby, Marion and Oscar W waterfront for its 100th birthday to Red Cliffs on Wednesday 12th celebrations on Sunday 9 t h September where lunch will be September 2012. offered at the picturesque Gol Gol “We are thrilled to be going back Hotel. The cruise back to Mildura to Mildura and will join the PS from Psyche Bend on the 13th Ruby in Wentworth along with September offers another day cruise many other riverboats and heritage in this magnificent part of the vessels for the grand flotilla cruise on Murray River. the celebration day”, said PS On the return trip, a short cruise Industry Chairman Dave Nattrass. has been incorporated from Day cruises will be offered on: Coomealla to Wentworth on Sunday Tuesday 4th September 16th September for $25.00 taking the Renmark to Wilkadene Brewery Industry under the Abbotsford Friday 7th September bridge. Devonshire tea is included. Lock 9 (near Lake Cullulleraine) to For more information and Wentworth booking for the Renmark to Saturday 8th September Wilkadene cruise contact the Wentworth to Mildura th Renmark Visitor InformationCentre Saturday 15 September on 1300 661 704. For all other Mildura to Coomealla with lunch at the Coomealla Club cruises contact the Mildura Visitor Saturday 17th September Information Centre on1800 039 043 Wentworth to Lock 9 or website www.milduratourism.com or Day cruises will be $60.00 per the Wentworth Visitor Information person, including a light lunch, Centre on 03 5027 5080 or visit Devonshire morning and afternoon www.psruby.com.au/ghc.html. teas and transfers if required.

ut of the Square and the Rural City of Murray Bridge are pleased to present the August 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. Limited Edition Thursday 23rd August 2012 If you saw “All Stops Out” at the June Matinee, you would have been impressed by the performance of the soprano, Rosanne Hosking. She will be returning to the Murray Bridge Town Hall with the group “Limited Edition”. This is an eight part a-Capella vocal group. Their warm and rich harmonies cross many genres: jazz, classical, pop, gospel and more. They have a great way of engaging with each other and with audiences. Their long history and love for what they do has seen their voices meld together to produce a truly distinctive and memorable sound.

The exhibition this month is part of the SALA (South Australian Living Artists) Festival. We are proud to feature the works of two great South Australian artists. To celebrate David Dridan OAM’s 80th year, all three of our galleries will present his extensive study of the Australian landscape over 55 years. Joining him will be Silvio Apponyi, an Adelaide Hills artist known for his exquisitely detailed sculptures of Australian animals as well as his larger public art pieces. You will see a selection of early sculptures alongside more recent works in bronze stone, wood, marble and granite. This stunningly beautiful exhibition will be running until 2nd September. Tickets for all remaining 2012 performances of the Matinee Series are 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. For further information, give Avis a call on 8539 1430.

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Dress code: ‘Suit Up and Frock Up’ Featuring the following Mannum ‘Stars’ Binga partnered by Peter Milsom Emma Schlueter partnered by Snowy Reschke Jasmine Woods partnered by Sam Tonkes Amy Tarca partnered by Nathan Bowles Tash Schutz partnered by Flea Kim Smithson partnered by Jarrod Hales Look for donation tins around town and donate to your favourite couple to help them in their quest to win the 2012 Mannum Football Club Dancing with the Local Stars! Hosted by PowerFM/5MU’s Mark Wimberley alongside Kelly Kuhn For tickets contact Mannum Football Club or Kim Smithson 0431 377 359 Issue Number 71

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Mid Murray Nutrition Policy

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Driving A Change for The Leisure Centre he recent healthy make-over of the Mannum of the sale of confectionary, sweet drinks and other Leisure Centre kiosk is just the beginning of foods which are high in fat, sugar or salt content what will be a much larger project for the Mid from the Leisure Centre kiosk. Mr Peate said that selling confectionary or sweet Murray Council as it looks to implement a drinks “would be contradictory to the good work Nutrition Policy which aims to make healthy we are doing in other sectors of the community.” food and drink choices easier for the wider The Centre has ceased stocking confectionary and community. sugary drinks and the process to re-stock the kiosk Mid MurrayChiefExecutive Officer RussellPeate said Council was committed and has invested in with healthy foods is currently underway. The supporting the health and well-being of our Centre has recently run trials selling fruit, popcorn, community, and nutritious food choices was a key nuts, smoothies and other alternatives for families, and is looking into a range of other healthy food part in this. “I believe that a healthy community is a vibrant options which may appeal to gym users. The sale of bottled water and fruit juice has community that creates a positive place to live, continued, as well as further promotion of the work, play, visit and do business. As part of this existing public drinking water fountain. ethos, we are in the process of implementing this “Council is well aware that changes like this take nutrition policy, which will guide Council’s time for people to get used to, however, we are catering practices to support our staff and ratepayers in making healthy choices,” Mr Peate committed to ensuring the Mannum Leisure Centre remains focused on community health says. “The Mannum Leisure Centre plays a key part in improvements. “The sale of confectionary and sugary drinks at this new direction for the Council, and is the kiosk only made a very small profit and indeed a complemented by the OPAL and Healthy Murraylands programs currently supporting our loss when the manager’s time was factored in. Therefore, community members can rest assured community to eat well and be active. “The great thing about the Leisure Centre is that that changes to the kiosk will have absolutely no as a Council-run facility, its primary purpose has effect on the services, programs and facilities offered always been to offer health and well-being services, at the Mannum Leisure Centre. “In fact, since starting with Council I have programs and facilities to our community that may personally been very keen to look at expanding not be provided elsewhere.” current programs and services within the Centre, TheBoard,Council’sElectedMembersandsenior and trying to increase membership numbers and staff have acknowledged that the sale of unhealthy reinvigorate the facilities we have,” Mr Peate said. snacks in the kiosk is not the best option. Russell Peate Mr Peate said the Mid Murray OPAL and CEO, Mid Murray Council Healthy Murraylands teams supported phasing out

Trade and Community Services Directory New Edition

The Directory has been successful and very popular. The second edition (May 2011) is now over 12 months old. Additions, Deletions, Corrections It is time for a new edition. If you know of any changes that would improve the usefulness and accuracy of the Directory please contact Mannum Mag. • Clubs, Groups and Associations (page 8) Would members of organisations listed on this page please check the contact number. • Maintenance and Repair (pages 14, 15) Please check that your listing is correct. If you are not listed send us the details. If anyone is aware of a listing that should no longer be there please let us know. Email: editor.mannummag@baonline.com.au See page 3 for other contact details.

Three students are leaving their last classes of the day. The law student is thinking, “I’m tired and thirsty. I must have coffee.” The engineering student is thinking, “I’m tired and thirsty. I must have beer.” The nutrition student is thinking, “I’m tired and thirsty. I must have diabetes.” Nutritionists say there is a simple way to tell if you’re eating right. Colours. Fill your plates with bright colours. Greens, reds, yellows. In fact, I did that this morning. I had an entire bowl of M and M’s. It was delicious!

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Join us for a cuppa after 10am and then listen to the truly distinctive and memorable sound of “Limited Edition”. Soprano Rosanne Hosking & Kylie Green. Alto Jane Sanders & Catherine Riggall. Tenor Craig Wood & Scott Green. Bass Bruce Harris & Kym Waters. Limited Edition is an 8-part a-Capella vocal group. Their warm and rich harmonies cross many genres: jazz, classical, pop, gospel and more. They have a great way of engaging with each other and with audiences.

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Mannum, Murray Bridge, Mt Barker, Adelaide by Bus

(Monday to Friday except public holidays. Times change during school holidays.)

Mannum to Adelaide Adelaide to Mannum Mannum  Murray Bridge Adelaide  Mt Barker 8:00am Leave Arnold Park, 1:30pm Leave Harris Scarfe, Mannum Grenfell Street Murray Bridge  Mt Barker Mt Barker  Murray Bridge 8:41am Connect with bus to Mt 2:50pm Connect with bus to Barker Park & Ride Murray Bridge Mt Barker  Adelaide Murray Bridge  Mannum Transfer: Metro bus 842F to Adelaide Arrive Mannum 4:20pm Timetables are readily available at the Mannum Information Centre. For more information telephone LinkSA 8532 2633 during office hours. Mannum School Community Library School Term Times School Holidays Mon, Thur, Fri: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Mon, Tue, Wed (am), Thur, Fri: Tue: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Wed: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Wed (pm): 04:00 pm - 8:00 pm Sat: 9:30 am - 12 noon Sat: 10:00 am - 12 noon Closed Sunday and Public Holidays. Further information: 8569 2005

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Thurs 16 3:30 - 5:30pm

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Tues 21 3:30 - 5:30pm

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Fun 4 YOUth is an initiative of the Mid Murray Council providing access to youth activities in townships throughout the district. The program is fully supervised by a Youth Worker, however it is not a 'lock in' and we are unable to prevent any child from leaving the program venue. All school aged kids welcome! Kids under 10 must be supervised by an adult. Times may change without notice. Parents/caregivers should check on finishing times at each event. In the hot weather ~ 32 to 37 program will be modified. 38 and above program will be cancelled. Contact www.mid-murray.sa.gov.au, Fun 4 YOUth Facebook Page or 0419 860 044 for more details.

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2012 PUBLICATION DEADLINES Friday (12 noon) For Publication in August 31 September Issue 72 September 28 October Issue 73 October 26 November Issue 74

Email: editor.mannummag@aussiebb.com.au Phone: General 8569 7392 (Lyn). Editor 8569 7304 Deliver: 71 Randell Street, Mannum SA 5238 (a service kindly provided by MMSS/CHIPS) Our email account is provided by Aussie Broadband as a community service

Community Meetings Clash Calendar Email details of regular meetings to: editor.mannummag@aussiebb.com.au MONTHLY 1 Monday st

9:45am Combined Probus, Mannum Club 10:00am Murray Darlings Red Hatters, Café Mannum. 8569 1438 Mannum Health Advisory Council. 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

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Tuesday

7:30pm Progress Association, Mannum Community College. 1:30pm Hospital Auxiliary, Meeting Room, Esmeralda St.

First Wednesday

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Last Wednesday

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

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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

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1:30pm Senior Citizen’s Club, Club Rooms. 8569 2795

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7:30pm Neighbourhood Watch. Leisure Centre. Coordinator Russ Dellow 0428 813 201

2012 Community Calendar AUGUST Market/Trash’n Treasure Mannum Showgrounds Sunday 5th, 9:00am - 2:00pm Free Admission. Sites Available. Contact: Irene Lovell Phone: 8569 2541 Mannum Sundry Sale and Auction Mannum Showgrounds Sunday 5th, 10:00am Contact: Kim Loechel Phone: 0427 054 336

SEPTEMBER

Mannum Craft Fair Leisure Centre Saturday 11th, 10am to 5pm Sunday 12th, 10am to 3pm Admission: $2.00 Contact: Irene Lovell Phone: 8569 2541 See page 5 for details

Mannum Progress Association Mannum Community College Annual General Meeting Thursday 23rd, 7:30pm

Black Dog Ride Shearer Car Park Fundraiser hosted by Mannum Lions for the Black Dog Institute. Raising awareness of d e p r e s s io n and suic i d e prevention in Australia. Saturday 18th, 10:30am See page 7 for details

The Mannum Mag Community Calendar section is for brief notices about community events. It will be particularly useful if you send advance notice for publication in the month before the event. A detailed article can then be sent for publication in the month in which the event is to be held. 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.

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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

August 7th Men’s Breakfast 8:30am - 10am at the River Bar, Mannum Community Club September 4th 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

Nominate A Local Hero C o mmu n ity Ach ieveme n t Awards Tuesday 4th nominations close See page 14 for details

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

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