Mannum Mag Issue 88 March 2014 by Mannum Community Magazine Inc

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March 2014

Mannum, South Australia 5238

Issue Number 88

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Transformation at Palmer: Blaze Aid at work he olive grove at Palmer has been transformed. Caravans and four wheel drives are tucked under the trees. There may be an occasional tent. At breakfast and tea the hall echoes with laughter as volunteers gather for meals and the daily ‘muster.’ Blaze Aid is in residence. In Victoria, Kevin Butler had so much help after a fire damaged his place that he decided he wanted to keep the idea going. He recruited volunteers and in 2009 Blaze Aid was born. This is no government department at work; it’s neighbour helping neighbour. Sometimes the ‘neighbours’ come from quite a distance. The effort in Palmer has people from far north Queensland, Victoria and Adelaide as well as the ‘locals’. It’s the first time Blaze Aid has been in SA and they could use all the help they can get, but you must be reasonably fit. So far they have cleared 48km of ruined fence and put up 14.9km of new. And that was as of Monday 24th February. It will be more now – these folks aren’t here for a holiday, though they seem to be enjoying themselves. Don’t try to just drop in though, if you want to help. You must phone the night before, when teams are being organised. They’re off and running early. “Day trippers” are welcome if you live locally. If you plan to stay awhile, please bring your own accommodation. There’s lots of shady spots for caravans or camping. Toilets are supplied. The organisation provides breakfast and the evening meal for volunteers and any food donated helps keep the expenses down. Some local groups have catered for an evening meal, a welcome break for the volunteers.

Farmers provide morning tea and lunch for their volunteers who work seven days a week, weather permitting. Volunteers make a difference. At present they are mostly fencing, along with clearing the occasional ruins of burnt out sheds, etc. They are available for “fires, floods and cyclones”. They were in action after the floods in Brisbane and at Tully, Queensland after cyclone Yasi, among others. Right now they are working in Rockleigh and Eden Valley fire areas. They don’t do insurance work, they fill in the gaps. Whatever needs doing, they get at it right away, when it really counts and before discouragement becomes permanent. They work with the farmer to put up the crucial fences so he can get on with managing his stock, or whatever need is identified. If insurance provides only fencing materials, Blaze Aid supplies the labour. We Aussies are an independent lot and they have to persuade farmers to sign up at first. They have no contact numbers so if anyone is needing their assistance, please call and register. The number is at the bottom of this article. All donations of food, etc. can be taken to Palmer footy oval, someone will be on site. You can specify your donations of cash or fencing material get used in this area. Vivian Garner

Blaze Aid Contacts Camp Coordinator: Carli on 0488 309 243 or email blazeaid.palmer@gmail.com Head Office: www.blazeaid.com for tax deductible donations and general information.

Blaze Aid volunteers transforming Palmer

Inside Country Fire Service Did they rescue you? Page 14 Roadside Vegetation Management Saving remnant vegetation Page 22

Ageing in the Murraylands Calendars & Dates Church Services

18 Classifieds 28 Mannum Community Hub 3

27 Mid Murray Council 3 Musical Miscellany On My Bookshelf

24 Out of this World 12 Pause A While 21 Whiste Toot

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Letters to the Editor Deadline 28 March for publication in the April issue Mannum Community Magazine Inc

Editorial Home Delivery o you get your copy delivered to your letter box? Mannum Mag uses the local contractor for deliveries to private letter boxes in Mannum. For most months your copy should arrive on the first Saturday of the month. If you have a “No Junk Mail” notice on your letter box you may not get Mannum Mag. Not because they think it is junk; but it is bundled with the other unaddressed mail. If your location is not on the contractor’s route, or you don’t have a letter box you will not get a copy delivered. However, copies are available for collection at several locations in Mannum. The Visitor Information Centre and Mid Murray Support Services will have copies. A numb er of businesses along Randell street kindly serve as distribution points. If you collect from them, take the opportunity to support these local businesses.

Trash and Treasure Younghusband Hall Sunday 9th March, 2014 Vendors from 7:00 am General Public from 8:00 am All Vendors Welcome BBQ Breakfast and Lunch Donations for White Elephant Stall appreciated. (Val Towill: 8532 5716) We are a non-profit organisation, all proceeds go to the improvement of the Younghusband Hall.

Whose Debt is It? Dear Editor, Re Mayor Burgess and his letter, stating, “Debt is a way of life for most people: home ownership, new car or credit card”. Yes it is certainly a way of life but it is also a choice, “their choice” a household or an individual makes within their ability to repay, as they must live within their budget and ability to repay. The Federal Government inherited a debt of somewhere close to $686 billion which will rise to approximately $1013 billion and they have all of Australia to call on to pay the taxes, the debt. Our own State Government debt is approximately $1000 million and our State Government has the Federal Government (already burdened with debt) and the state’s citizens to repay that debt. This council has current liabilities of nearly $6 million and non-current liabilities of approaching $17 million. Whilst our council can seek funding from the decreasing Federal and State Government coffers, which is becoming increasingly more difficult to access and much of that is dollar for dollar funding, the only other avenue is from the rate payers and, as there is a Local Government Election later this year, the incoming elected members will begin with a massive burden holding them back. Yes we have an independent auditor and an audit committee but all they can do is monitor! Regarding, “illegal developments are always an issue due to people (ratepayers) ignoring their

responsibility” nothing is beingdone to arrest the rise or the cost to ratepayers. We need some inspectors, enough, even if contracted over a period of time, to get on top of this and we need them now. Why should honest ratepayers be burdened? The offenders should be dealt with as harshly as possible and made to pay any costs incurred by council and sizable fines. It is time the Local Governments stopped acting like our Federal and State counterparts and became more transparent, honest and totally community focused, always remembering whose money they are spending. Peter R. Smith OAM

Cathy’s Computer Students Dear Editor, To all my students of the last 3 years, who joined me in my computer and photography classes at Mid Murray Support Services, I wish to thank you for embracing learning. Unfortunately, for reasons unknown to me, I have not been re-contracted by MMSS this year. I am disappointed that those of you who completed the Beginners class last year, and registered interest in following on with my Intermediate computer class in 2014, will not be able to continue with my courses or have the advantages of using my detailed manuals. For those of you who showed an interest in my Fun with Digital Photography I am sorry to disappoint. Thank you for your amazing comments and feedback in regards to my past teaching. I wish you all well

NASA quickly discovered that ballpoint pens would not work in zero gravity. They spent a decade and $12 billion to develop a pen that writes in zero gravity, upside down, underwater, on almost any surface including glass and at temperatures ranging from below freezing to 300 C. The Russians used a pencil.

in your future learning. I am happy to negotiate private tutoring with you. Please contact me on 0427 966 393 if I can help. Cathy Clemow, Cert IV TAE, Cert IV LLN, Cert IV Career Development

Trust Power Workshop Dear Editor, On 6th February Trust Power, the company seeking approval to build a wind farm in the Palmer area, conducted another in its series of community workshops, the first one I attended. What a stunningly professional session it was! The moderator was independent, not employed by the company, a skilful communicator who outlined the ‘rules of engagement’ for the session, ensured speakers adhered to them, and led us through the agenda keeping to the allotted time slots. Buzz groups of 15 minutes allowed us to speak individually with the various specialists present, people responsible for different aspects of the project. Trust Power’s investment in workshops like this shows they take seriously, indeed they trust, the power of the community and its support in development work. How different would the tenor of the Mag be if our Council conducted similar community consultation workshops? Lyn Gross

Yarn Bombing Dear Editor, Just writing to commend the kindy kids on their yarn bombing. Top effort! L. Bottroff

Mannum Lutheran Church Hall Sunday 29th March, 7:30pm Free Admission ravity stars Sandra Bullock and George Clooney in a G heart-pounding thriller that pulls you into the infinite and unforgiving realm of deep space.

Bullock plays Dr. Ryan Stone, a brilliant medical engineer on her first shuttle mission, with veteran astronaut Matt Kowalsky (Clooney). But on a seemingly routine space walk, disaster strikes. The shuttle is destroyed, leaving Stone and Kowalsky completely alone - tethered to nothing but each other and spiralling out into the blackness. The deafening silence tells them they have lost any link to Earth and any chance for rescue. As fear turns to panic, every gulp of air eats away at what little oxygen is left. But the only way home may be to go further out into the terrifying expanse of space. The viewpoints and opinions of the Authors and Artists that appear in Mannum Mag do not necessarily reflect the viewpoints of the Mannum Mag Editors, staff and/or affiliates. Mannum Mag assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions in the content of this publication.

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Anzac Day 2014 Dawn Service The Board and Management of Mid Murray Support Services Inc.

Thursday 25th April Mannum War Memorial

are holding a

Service commences 6:00am

Family Fun Day to Officially Open the Mannum Community Hub

Pastor Mike Steicke will officiate

Assemble from 5:30am Free transport departs 5:45am from RSL/Rowing Club

Saturday 12th April 2014 Start 11:30am 58 Walker Avenue Mannum Bouncy Castle Face Painting Food/drinks/BBQ Come along and connect with other Community Groups

Aroona Scouts will conduct an all night Vigil from 1800 on the 24th Members of 622 Squadron of the Australian Air Force Cadets will be mounting a Catafalque Party at the Monument at 0545 There will be a short march following the Service with Veterans Scouts and Cadets participating All veterans and friends are invited to attend Anzac Day breakfast after the service at the Mannum RSL/Rowing Club. The Lions Club of Mannum will be catering Bar Facilities Available

Mannum Community Hub nterested in restoring furniture? Or do you have any furniture that you wish to be restored for a small fee? The Hub is working jointly with the Men’s Shed on Wednesdays. If interested in participating or have furniture you want restoring, please come along or telephone the Hub. The mens shed will use the fee to contribute in purchasing equipment to use for the community. Don’t forget our Community Garden meet every Wednesday at 4pm in front of the Hub. The group welcomes anyone interested in becoming a part of this exciting program, including children. Come along and plant some ideas into this garden that is there for all of our community Our Term 1 Adult Education Programs have started, please contact the Hub if you are interested in joining one of the classes. We are planning cooking classes, Mosaics, Photography, more Art classes,

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Yoga, Community Choir and music. Please call and we will send you a timetable. Currently Tanya Matthews and Bev Forgan are engaged as Project Officers for the Hub. When we are successful in some funding applications, we will look at appointing a Co-ordinator to the Hub. In the meantime, if you would like to learn more about what we do please call on 8569 1832 Finally, we are having an Official Opening and Family Fun Day on Saturday 12th April at 11:30am. The aim is to promote all our user groups and showcase what we do. If you or your Community Group would like to be a part of this day, please call Liz on 8569 2129. Liz Hatwell, Executive Officer Mid Murray Support Services

Puzzle ow many words of 4 or more letters can you make with these 9 letters? • Each word must include the letter in the centre, shaded box • One word includes all 9 letters Score: 15 Good, 23 Very good, 30 Excellent

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. Issue Number 88

RIVER WORD CHRISTIAN CENTRE Greening Street. Ph: 8569 1333 Mannum, Sundays 10:00 am SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST 17 King George St. Ph: 0433 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

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Mannum RSL arch already and Anzac Day fast approaching. This year we are planning on having one of the biggest turnouts ever. Pastor Mike Steicke is officiating and we at the RSL are looking forward to it. The 100th anniversary of the outbreak of the First World War is not something one celebrates, but we will all be reflecting on the massive loss of life in a conflict which was supposed to end all wars. The RSLSA will be conducting many ceremonies during the next 2 years as a tribute to those brave and patriotic service men and women who paid the supreme sacrifice. We encourage your participation. A visit to the Gumeracha Sub-Branch on Saturday the 22nd of February was well attended with 8 members making the trip. The club is a small one and we were glad to help swell their numbers and support them in making the evening a success. A further 8 attended the Meningie Sub-branch on Sunday 23rd and had a wonderful afternoon in the company of friends and comrades. The meal was magnificent and it was great to see their newly renovated Club rooms.

Pause A While

Many calls are received by members when the flag at the monument is at half mast. It is intended that an all weather board will be mounted near the flag pole with the name of the deceased. One of our stalwart members Brian Kilford, has broken his ankle and is laid up for a few weeks. Brian is responsible for raising and lowering the flag for all occasions and he will be sorely missed. Get well soon Brian. Note: We have organised a Wine Tasting at the clubrooms on Wednesday the 19th March at 6:00pm and all are welcome. The wines are from Partalunga Vineyard at Eden Valley and the “wine buffs” tell me they are very good. If you would like to come along please contact John Doughty on 0405 159 855 or Mark Davis on 0478 226 497 so that we can get an idea of numbers. Dates for the Diary Wed 5 Happy hour 1600 Wed 12th Happy hour 1600 Wed 19th Happy hour 1600 Wine Tasting 1800 Thurs 20th General Meeting 1100 Wed 26th Happy hour 1600 th

The Badge The price of freedom is eternal vigilance

with Mannum Interchurch Council The Balikbayan Box

y daughter showed me a four minute clip of a young man in the Philippines who gets a call from his mother in Canada, telling him that she is sending him a “Balikbayan Box” (lit. homecoming box). All over the world, Filipinos sent large cartons home to family members. They are filled with treats or items unavailable in the Philippines. The young man is beside himself! He goes into reverie, swinging in his imagination on a Balikbayan Box as if it were a wrecker’s ball in anticipation of the coming bonanza: chocolates, ice cream, kebabs, a Nike shirt, Adidas sports shoes … The box arrives, so well-sealed that he has to use a saw to open it. But disappointment quickly sets in; a third of the package is packing, and the anticipated bonanza turns out to be “useful” things, like socks and jocks, and perfumed soap! There is nothing that he expected or wanted. Disillusioned, he kicks the box

away. But the little boy next door has been watching. He makes his way to the abandoned box and at the bottom finds an envelope, inscribed with the words, “$10,000 to help you”. The little boy picks it up and takes it home. The final scene of the clip shows the neighbours rejoicing over their sudden and unexpected change of fortunes. “My God shall supply all your needs according to His riches and glory in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:19). Note: all your needs, not your wants and desires! “Seek and you will find” (Luke 11:9). We have to look even down to the very bottom of the box to find the things of true value. We have to look beyond the glitter and the ballyhoo to find the real Christ. If we neglect and spurn the blessing of the day, we will never recover them again. God bless you. Pastor David Barker

Prayer Meetings for Mannum Thursday 13th Mar, Wednesday 19th Mar,

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm, Baptist Church, William Street 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Anglican Church, Adelaide Road

A window salesman phoned a customer. “Hello, Mr. Brown,” said the Sales Rep, “I’m calling because our company replaced all the windows in your house with our triple-glazed weather-tight windows over a year ago, and you still haven’t sent us a single payment.” The customer replied, “But you said they’d pay for themselves in 12 months.”

Aminya Village Building Project t its February meeting the Board endorsed the floor-plan for the proposed 18 additional residential aged care places for which approval was granted by the Federal Government in 2013. A copy of the plan has been included in this edition of the Mannum Mag. A development application will now be submitted by the architect to the Mid Murray District Council for planning approval.

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The plan provided for 18 single rooms with individual en-suites, new dining and lounge areas and two smaller sitting rooms. The design also includes an in-house kitchen, a new main entrance, reception, care station and support facilities. Visitor car parking will be developed on the Adelaide Road frontage. The inclusion of solar energy in the project is also being assessed. The architect will now start

preparing detailed plans and specifications. The Board expects to call tenders for the project in May with building work due to commence in June with completion scheduled for February 2015. The project includes minor works within the existing 32 bed facility with the fire, staff call and warm water services being upgraded. Aminya has received a $3.985 million loan from the Federal Government

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to finance the project. The Board expects the 18 additional places will result in improved viability of the service with 50 residents allowing some economies of scale to be achieved. The Board continues to monitor local finances and viability and is liaising with other rural aged care providers with a view to staff sharing and a reduction in duplication of effort. Glen W Cooper, CEO

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Dahl & Warhurst Funeral Directors LOOKING AFTER YOU, WHEN IT MEANS THE MOST

Mannum Hotel

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Join 5MU’s Barry Martin at the Mannum Hotel for lunch every fortnight.

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This Month, Bazza is at Beachies 12 noon – 3:00 pm th Wednesday 12 March and Wednesday 26th March

Established since 1910

Baz plays your requests. There are free raffles for CD’s, Wine and other great prizes.

Phone Leon or Lola Warhurst

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0408 813 905 OR 0417 859 515 Dahl & Warhurst Chapel Postal Address 19 Walker Avenue 3 Myall Place Mannum Mannum Issue Number 88

Plus chef Andy prepares fresh lunch specials – at an affordable $12! It’s a great way to enjoy lunch with great music, food, nostalgia and inexpensive drinks. See you there.

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Top Music At the Bottom Pub Bazza At Beachies 12th and 26th March

MU’s music man Barry Martin now appears at the Mannum Hotel every 2nd Wednesday from 12 till 3pm. You can now enjoy nostalgia and nosh for lunch, as Barry plays all your requests, runs a free raffle or two, gives away CD and wine prizes together with theatre passes and other surprises. Boasting a library of 22,000 tracks the music range is awesome, from the very early days of Doris Day, the Four Preps, Glenn Miller, Patti Page and Bill Haley, right through the sixties, seventies, eighties and nineties with music choices from Neil Diamond,

Creedence, Fleetwood Mac, the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Roy Orbison and many more. Arguably the best chef in Mannum, Andy dishes up his special brand of fresh food, with lunchtime specials from just $12. Plenty to choose from too, with great steak, seafood, schnitzels, salads and much more. Why not get a group of friends together and enjoy a great lunchtime experience with good music and great food! During March, Barry is at the Mannum Hotel from 12 till 3pm on Wednesdays 12th and 26th.

PS MARION

Day Trips and Live Country Music on Board At Swan Reach

elax and enjoy the majestic Murray River in March at the Swan Reach Country Music Festival. Winners of the Tamworth Award will entertain and enthral audiences for 3 days!

Day trips on board the historic paddle steamer “Marion” from Mannum to Swan Reach and return are on offer.

March 26th MANNUM to WALKERS FLAT March 27th WALKERS FLAT to SWAN REACH March 30th SWAN REACH to WALKERS FLAT March 31st WALKERS FLAT to MANNUM

Depart: 10 am Depart: 11 am Depart: 11 am Depart: 10 am

Arrive: 5 pm Arrive: 4 pm Arrive: 4 pm Arrive: 5 pm

$49.00 Adult $39.00 Children + $10 bus transfer back to boarding port. Short cruises at Swan Reach Adults $15.00, children $7.50. Children under 4 free on 28th and 29th of March.

Book early to avoid disappointment! Don’t miss this truly unique Murray River experience! For bookings, full details & further information please contact: Mannum Dock Museum, 6 Randell Street, Mannum SA 5238 Tel: (08) 8569 1303 or (08)8569 2733 email: museum@psmarion.com www.psmarion.com

A little pig walks into a pub, orders a drink and asks direction to the lavatories. The barman tells him where the gents are and the pig hurries off to relieve himself. A second little pig then comes in, orders a drink and asks for the lavatories. Again the barman tells the pig where to go and the pig hurries away. A third little pig then appears and orders a drink. “I suppose you’ll want to know where the toilets are?” says the barman. “No,” replies the pig. “I”m the one that goes wee-wee-wee all the way home.

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Whistle Toot PS Marion and Mannum Dock Museum arch kicks off for the PS Marion with a private charter cruise on Thursday 6th March when a group of German tourists will enjoy the hospitality of the crew and the beautiful vistas of the River Murray. Volunteers have been busy sprucing the boat up for the coming season by cleaning up the bottom deck and gangplank area and then giving it three coats of linseed oil and turps – what a job! Also of some interest is the replacement of the four cisterns in the loos on the boat. In keeping with tradition, they are new chain pull cisterns that are still available, however the crew have to make do with a duo flush modern cistern! There has been a great response to the recent advertisements on commercial TV channels, my news scout, volunteer Russ Williamson, informs me of many expressions of interest in volunteering for the PS Marion. The Mannum to Swan Reach cruises (Wed 26th - Mon 31st March) are mostly booked out on the upstream leg, please

contact the Mannum Dock Museum with inquiries about availability of berths. Mannum residents would have seen CFS trucks at the MDM – many thanks to the wonderful CFS volunteers who fought to save houses and countryside in the recent fires – this time the CFS have been using the Dry Dock for practice sessions of their hosing procedures. In the Museum work continues with the placement of enlarged photos in the ground floor chamber of the museum. Volunteer Dave Dowley and Bear Rock Designs have been working on this project. The results are spectacular and well worth viewing. There is one more photo to go to compliment the replica of “PS Mary Ann” and the mannequin figure of Captain William Randell. The educational excursion team is pleased to already have 3 school excursions booked for the Children’s Museum this term. The new MDM website, which includes information about the museum’s education program, is in its final stages of creation and will be up and running during March. Inquiries: Mannum Dock Museum 8569 2733, Visitor Information Centre 8569 1303. Website: www.psmarion.com Jenny Twigden

amworth comes to Swan Reach with the national a wa r d wi n n i n g s i n g e r , songwriter and renowned guitarist, Travis Collins headlining the second Swan Reach Country Music Festival on the 28th, 29th and 30th March at the Swan Reach Oval. The Festival also has a diverse line up of top South Australian and interstate artists such as the Borderers, Sandra Humphries,Trevor Keilar with his Johnny Cash Show, Tracey Rains and the Claypans Band, Deidre Reed, Nathaniel O’Brien and many more. The Swan Reach festival is sure to be the number one destination for country music enthusiasts and those looking for an exciting weekend away. One Hour Paddle Steamer Marion cruises with live country music on board will be available. The newly introduced Poet’s Breakfast on Saturday and the popular ute muster and

talent quest are definitely events not to be missed. For further information, ticket sales, talent quest, poet’s breakfast entries and accommodation bookings, contact the Swan Reach Progress Association on 0427 662037, email srcmf@bigpond.com or visit the web page www.swanreachcountry.com.au . Tickets also on sale at www.venuetix.com.au. Tickets. Children under 14 free Weekend Adult $40.00, Child $20.00 Friday 28th Adult $10.00, Child $5 Saturday 29th Adult $30.00, Child $15 Sunday 30th Adult $10.00, Children free Times Friday 28th 5pm–10pm Saturday 29th 7:30am–9:30am, Poets Breakfast 10:30am–2:00pm, Talent Quest 2:00pm–midnight, Live Music Sunday 30th 7:30am–9:00am, Breakfast 9:00am–10:00am, Gospel Show 10:00am–2:00pm, Live Country Music

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Mount Pleasant Farmers Market

Out Of This World

2nd Birthday Celebrations

Astronomer’s Corner

t around 10:30pm the square shape of the constellation the Corvus or Crow is just high enough above the eastern horizon to point to the star Spica, burgeoning in the haze of the twilight. Spica is a blue-white star some 260 light years distant on the ecliptic in the constellation Virgo. If you gaze just north you will see the constellation Leo the lion who’s tail is also just moving out of the glare of the thick layers of atmosphere of the horizon. The large planet Jupiter is in Gemini (Magnitude -2.3) and because the outer planets move a lot slower, will by years end, continually edge closer to the star Regulus (also on the ecliptic) ahead of Leo the lion. The Pleiades and the Hyades are viewed at this time heading for the western horizon. Respectively, each contains some 400 and 200 stars, with binoculars giving the best view where a wide field is needed. Special eyepieces of around 25mm or more can be used for wide viewing, making an enormous difference when viewing the Jupiter moon system or the rings of Saturn. Smaller eyepieces may only show sections of a huge disc up close. Having a range of eyepieces allows you to select one best suited to what is being viewed. A set of filters that attach to the eyepiece can reduce glare, enhance dark areas on the surface of the moon and correct some light anomalies, clearing up images. The bright star in the Hyades is Aldebaran (Arabic for “the follower”), at 65 light years it is only half the average distance to the stars in the group forming the vee shape in the head of Taurus the bull. The planet Venus rises at around 4am and is very bright at magnitude -4.5 in the coming month. Looking to the west is Pisces, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra and Scorpius.

Dave Allen

Moon Phases New

First 1/4

Full

Last 1/4

31 March

8 March

15 March

22 March

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espite the warm temperatures the crowds still came to celebrate the Mount Pleasant Farmers Market 2nd Birthday. The organisers were well prepared for the high temperatures with plenty of shade areas set up and misting fans in abundance. Market Manager, Genevieve Hebart said “The crowds swelled early in the day with stallholders reporting good sales early.” The highlight of the morning was the arrival of the new portable oven/stovetop, proudly donated by the owners of Mount Pleasant Crash Repairs, Tom and Lucia Campaniello. Market Manager Genevieve Hebart said, “The Market Management Committee was overwhelmed by the generosity of the Campaniello Family. The new portable oven/stovetop will be used to promote the great fresh food products the market has to offer. The market will be able to run regular cooking demonstrations, with local guest chefs and also children’s cooking classes. The cooking facility will be a huge asset to the market.”

Lyndoch Hill Restaurant, Chef Paul O’Rourke, special guest chef at the birthday celebrations, had the first opportunity to use the new acquisition. Assistant Manager Terese Reeves said, “Paul cooked up a storm, delighting the audience with some very tasty morsels and some terrific ‘how-to’ hints.” Genevieve Hebart said, “The market has reached many milestones and has achieved many things in the last two years with a weekly average of 500 customers availing themselves of the great fresh and local produce, a weekly average of 32 stallholders with a wide variety of local produce, recognition at State and national level of the existence and importance of the Market at Mount Pleasant, and being voted by The Advertiser food critics the Number 1 Farmers Market in South Australia in 2013.” The community run, not-for-profit market is open every Saturday from 8am - 12 noon at the Mount Pleasant Showgrounds. For all enquiries managermpfm@bigpond.com or phone 0418 301 121.

63-65 Randell Street, Mannum SA 5238, Ph: 8569 2261

NEW SEASON STOCK IN STORE NOW Clothing, jewellery, bags and hats.

Courtney Regan, Chairman of MPFM & Amberlane Produce stallholder, and Market Manager Genevieve Hebart Otherwood Orchards stallholder Dan Brockhoff with customer Allison Schippan of Mount Pleasant

New stock arriving daily Final clearance of summer stock including bags, hats and jewellery NO LAYBYS ON SUMMER STOCK Page 8

Enjoying FM Breakfast: Heather Gordon (Nuriootpa), Mindy Turner (Greenock), Kristie Pryor (Angaston) and Gillian Hall-Smith (Keyneton)

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Murray Bridge Matinee Series

The Search for Bock – Charles Bock

urray Bridge Town Hall’s morning Matinee Series is part of a collaboration between Out of the Square Inc and The Rural City of Murray Bridge. Arrive early and enjoy a complimentary morning tea from 10am followed by the performance at 11am. Concert tickets are $15.00 each.

“Me ‘n Me Mates” Thursday 20th March 2014, at 11 am Young and old alike will love singing and toe-tapping with Splash Theatre as they feature dry Aussie humour and rousing music. They will be performing favourite Australian ballads, songs and stories from such greats as Banjo Paterson, Henry Lawson, CJ Dennis and Slim Dusty. As well as traditional material, the show will also include some more contemporary pieces and original songs written by the performers. Tickets are available in person at the Murray Bridge Visitor Information Centre, 3 South Terrace, Murray Bridge between 10:00am and 4:00pm every day, or by phoning 8539 1142. The Town Hall Box Office is open one hour prior to each performance for the sale of any remaining tickets. Until 23rd March the Murray Bridge Regional Gallery has three different exhibitions for you to see. “Placid Motion” in the Main Gallery explores Liz Butler and Kathleen Munn’s response to “place” with the use of painting, works on paper and installations. “Dress Up Box” in the Jean Sims Gallery features Penny Choate’s exquisitely detailed paintings exploring the importance of identity through dress. “Nostalgia in Blue” in the Vicky Nottage Sculpture Court is an exhibition from the Chinese Embassy in Canberra showcasing the ancient techniques of Chinese textile printing, presented by the South Australian Branch of the Australia China Friendship Society. These are three very different exhibitions that will appeal to a wide range of tastes.

round the time the diary of Charles Bock was being featured in The Mag, a schoolteacher in England was wandering in his local cemetery, a long standing pastime of his. This teacher, Mr. Peter Bradshaw, noticed a father’s grave, that had etched on the kerbing, “also of Robert William Belton…” a son who was killed at Gallipoli. Intrigued, he searched the now computerized archives of some local newspapers and found the story. Private Belton was killed at Gallipoli at age 28 and was buried in Gallipoli but remembered on his father’s grave. At the time of Private Belton’s death, the Belton family received a letter from his friend and fellow soldier, a Private Charles Bock, which was published in a local newspaper along with a poem they believe was written by Private Bock. Both lads were British born but had joined up while in Australia, became best mates and fought as Aussies. Bob Belton’s death is

mentioned early in the Bock diary (Issue 73, October 2012 and Issue 74, November 2012). Sadly, Private Bock also died later in London at age 26 from war related sickness. His diary came to Mannum by way of Bruce Bock who is Charles’ uncle. Now retired, Mr Bradshaw of Gainsborough, England, is a member of a local history group who is putting together a book about local soldiers killed in World War I. He was curious about Private Charles Bock and he contacted Mr. J. Doughty of the local RSL who was able to search the records of Australian soldiers for information. He also put him in touch with Mr. Bruce Bock, the provider of the diary. It’s not science fiction but it is a triumph for technology. So two likely lads who joined up together in Australia, became best mates and died in an Eur o p ean wa r will b e remembered together in a book in England. Vivian Garner

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Aroona Scout Group Starting 2014 with a Splash n Sunday 16th March, an ecumenical service will be held in the Mannum Uniting Church to celebrate 60 years of Bible translation in Australia. Wycliffe is a nondenominational organisation that encourages and supports missionaries to assist communities throughout the world to translate the Bible into their own languages. They work closely with other Bible-translation bodies, with who m the y h ave b een instrumental in translating at least part of the Bible into over 2500 languages. The guest speaker at the service will be renowned scientist and former MP Dr Brian Billard, who, with his wife Liz, have made significant contributions to bi-lingual education programs in Australia and Asia. Dr Billard is now Strategic Planning Consultant for Wycliffe in Asia. The service of celebration will start at 11am and be followed by a community lunch. All are welcome, and those with an interest in Bible translation are especially encouraged to come. For more details, contact Carl on 8569 7392.

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he first 4 weeks of the term have seen Mannum and Surrounds Scout Group Aroona provide an exciting and challenging program to members. Our Joeys have had the pleasure of welcoming a new leader into the fold this term. Katrina Smart is young, fresh and terrific with our youngest members aged 6 to 8 years old. She is providing a program on our Earth this term, with visits to Torrens Valley Joey Mob and the Gorge Wildlife Park being just a couple of highlights! Our Cub Pack, run by 19 year old Craig Johnson, is looking for more leaders to help run exciting programs for the 8 to 11 year old Cub Scouts. All training is paid for by the group and will give leaders recognised Certificate 4 training in leadership, senior first aid, risk management and child protection training. Our Cub

pack is also learning about our Earth includingmaking volcanic eruptions, navigation, wind, weather and fishing. Our Scout Troop and Venturer unit have had their first camp for the year, travelling to Outer Harbor for a sailing camp. Our youth learned how to rig a sail boat and sail in the busy Outer Harbor area. They also had a visit to the Ice Arena for a spot of ice skating, a swim at the beach and chat about surf safety with the life savers based there, and managed to go fishing too. The group is enjoying our refurbished hall with new kitchen and bathroom facilities and is looking forward to installing the 300m2 grassed area soon, allowing for safer play and camping opportunities. We have also been the lucky recipients of a $2500 sports equipment grant through the Active Club Program and are looking forward to purchasing some new hike and games equipment. Why not give your child the opportunity to experience scouting at its best and give your

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Voting - It’s A Worry ur politicians are worried that we will escape the election messages they are sending us before the election. They are expecting up to one in five of us to beat the rush and vote early They suspect we either won’t be here to listen to them or we won’t bother to tune in because we’ve already made our decision. They might even begin to suspect that we don’t actually sit spellbound for those election ads and speeches. The powers that be – or at least the powers that wonder if we’re really listening to our politicians – are not happy about the popularity of postal and early voting. It seems it is getting more popular

with each election. Only 11% of us voted early in the 1990s but that was up to 17% in 2010. Postal votes in South Australia jumped from 61,000 in 2006 to 93,000 in 2010 and this looks like it might be a record year. We’re a sceptical lot, us Aussies. And we don’t mind being an exception. There’s quite a lot of loopholes that let you vote early – you can beat the rush and not get fined. Looks like we might be on to a winner. One that’s becoming increasingly popular is that you will be working. Well, the push is to be open seven days so what do they

expect? I didn’t wake up to this soon enough. I won’t be on holiday, I’m retired and I’m not sick. So now I will have to sit and do my duty and watch all the political ads on my TV so I can make a proper choice. I’ve got the tea and biscuits ready for long nights in front of the TV, even a few chocolates for the really busy nights as the election gets closer. Don’t expect me to be out and about. Well, maybe just once or twice. There’s a few people I need to visit. And a few DVDs I’ve been meaning to watch. But I’ll do my duty; you know I will. Really. Vivian Garner

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Open Your Mind to Music!

f you’re a music lover, then you will already know that turning on the tunes can help you deal with stress, calm your nerves or pump up your energy levels, especially during exercise. A certain song can trigger a memory from days gone by, it can promote feelings of happiness, sadness, joy, or excitement that you associate with a certain event in your lifetime. Immersing yourself in music can also contribute to positive health outcomes, such as relieving symptoms of depression and/or anxiety, in fact, one study has found that listening to music can have the same soothing effect on stress or tension as getting a massage! How can I get myself more involved with music in Mannum, you may ask? At MIFSA, we recognise the importance that music can play in contributing to people’s emotional wellbeing, so we’re starting a music group! Being part of a group that supports each other and works together for common goals can contribute greatly to feelings of connectedness, socialisation,andjust feeling good! We have enlisted the support of a talented musician named Heath who will be able to bring us together as a group, teach us some new skills and facilitate an environment for people to learn at their own pace – with no musical experience necessary! (Please believe me when I say that I have none, but that doesn’t stop me having a great time!) The MIFSA Activity Program meets at the St Andrew’s Church Hall each Tuesday and Thursday (from 10am-4pm) and we go on an exciting and different outing each Friday. Currently the music group is running on Tuesday afternoons,

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from 1:30-3pm, with support from Heath once a fortnight, and a chance to practice our new skills every other week. MIFSA supplies some musical instruments, but if you have your own then please bring it along! If this sounds like something you would like to participate in, please get in touch with the friendly staff at MIFSA who will be able make a time to sit down with you and discuss whether the program is a good fit for your needs, through an orientation to the MIFSA Activity Program. An orientation involves having a one-on-one chat about things you enjoy,previous experiences in groups and collecting some general information about you. This process usually takes about 45 minutes, and is completely confidential. For information, or to make a time to come in for an orientation to the program, please contact either Sam (0466 994 549) or Trevor (0427 442 775). Upcoming MIFSA outings! March 14th Murray Bridge Shopping outing 21st Bus Trip along the River 28th Adelaide Planetarium, $5 entry fee April 4th Karoonda Farm Fair, $6 entry fee

All entry fees are subsidised by the program, but we do ask for a participant contribution of $3 per outing to go towards maintaining the program’s bus. In order to attend these awesome outings, we ask that you register your interest with a staff member, and complete an orientation. Please speak to either Sam (0466 994 549) or Trevor (0427 442 775) for more information, including departure times, expected arrival back in Mannum, etc as they change week to week depending on the destination. Sam de Jong

Gilbert and Sullivan – Part 2

ilbert and Sullivan have had a significant influence on the musical style of the twentieth century. It looks likely to continue into this century albeit at some distance from the original as digital technology allows plagiarism without even a hint of the fact. Some of the expressions from the operettas havebecomeentrenched in our language even if we don’t recognise them. Expressions such as “as short sharp shock” or “let the punishment fit the crime” or “I’ve got a little list” or “a policeman’s lot is not a happy one” are used daily. Lyricists such as P G Wodehouse, Ira Gershwin, Lorenz Hart and even Cole Porter have shown Gilbert’s influence. Composers such as Victor Herbert, Irving Berlin and Jerome Kern show that Sullivan’s music has influenced their ideas and style. There have been other influences too. Before G and S, amateur theatre was scorned by professionals. With licensing, standards improved and amateur theatre groups are recognised today as useful training schools for the legitimate stage. There is a South Australian Gilbert and Sullivan Society that regularly performs the operas as well as other musicals such as “Oliver”. Details can be found on the Internet. Good recorded versions of most of the operas exist on CD. Most have been made by the D’Oyly Carte Company and are not recent but the quality is good. DVD’s also exist. “Pirates of Penzance” has been a particular favourite with versions by the Australian Opera Company,

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My Pet Topic ets typically require a multi-faceted approach when dealing with irritable skin conditions. No one form of treatment is necessarily a complete treatment for all animals, there may be many allergens present in their environment which on their own may not pose an issue or reaction but when multiple allergens are present they can set your pet off. This is why it is important to address multiple aspects for your pet’s and your own sanity. Complimentary therapies have been developed to assist the efficacy of veterinary prescribed medication. When looking at your pet’s environment consider what they touch, inhale, ingest and even their water source, as dirty water can contain yeast and bacteria that cause a reaction. Diet: A diet rich in omegas is beneficial for supporting the pets’ natural fatty layer on their skin which acts as a protective barrier against contact allergens. It is also important that the food your pet eats is not compounding the issue. Things to avoid are colours and preservatives. Dogs are red/green colour blind so they really do not care what colour their food is, these have been added to be aesthetically pleasing to the owner.

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Country Fire Service ow does one say thank you enough to the Country Fire Service, all those volunteers, the farmers and others who came to fight the Eden Valley fires, who go to so many other fires, who save our homes, our animals, our lives. I am a resident in the Angas Valley and the Saturday the Eden Valley fires came over the ranges was so very frightening. My neighbour and I watched from the top of the hill near the cemetery, most people in the valley having evacuated, but there were horses and sheep, alpacas and cows still at risk. Ash began to fall in our yards and I had the car packed ready to evacuate my dogs when friends from Mannum and one local good woman turned up to help shift my goats and poultry – but what to do about the horses when one of them is blind? The dilemma. What to do with all the horses here in this valley: cut the fences, put them in a barren place? It was scary ... then four km from here the fire turned, we watched it turn, turn back, then turn again and head for Cambrai. Floats and trucks and vans had been going past all day. A friend and her dogs came to me. She had lost her shed but not her home or horses, thanks to the CFS; so many people didn’t loose their homes and animals thanks to the CFS. Some did and many animals died. I have since

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watched fire after fire explode across this state and in Victoria and my heart goes out to all those people in the path of the raging inferno, fought by people with great courage. That is community. Those firefighters and support people: that is true community, your neighbours and friends coming to help, a phone call from Mid Murray Support Service to check if all was okay here at home, concerned people. Those who rang and came but most of all those who fought the fires, thank you, thank you so very much. Words can not express my gratitude at what you do and the risk you take. On the Saturday night while we burnt Mannum had a music festival, it was successful and enjoyed by thousands, while hundreds fought fires only 26km away. I hope that the mayor or whoever was announcing the evening mentioned the fires, so very close and I hope that the hat was passed around for the Country Fire Service. If the wind had kept going, if it had increased like it did later coming from the south, that concert could well have been a different story and who would have helped? The Country Fire Service would. Think about them and give generously, and maybe some reading this will be strong enough to join, they are community protecting community, thank you.

his group of >50 year olds is preparing to entertain us at Murray Bridge Town Hall next October. Jacqui and I have been asked to assist local scriptwriters, using themes like “not old, but experienced” and “change is normal”. Doesn’t life change at an alarming speed? When we first hit Murray Bridge in 1967, its co-op stores shot our money to a central teller, who then fired back our loose change in a spidery web of wires and canisters. Stores actually kept individual hand-written account books for every town citizen! Now we remember (or, in my case, forget) to key in our credit card passwords at many town checkouts. Our identities disappear into cyberspace (or heaven, perhaps?) Change can be confronting. We have always done things this way; “as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be”. We felt those concerns-for-change expressed recently at a Sanderston workshop on the proposed Palmer Wind Farm renewable energy system. Yes, there were legitimate concerns raised by residents, from increased noise, decreas ed land valuations, effects on local flora and fauna, fire-fighting and so on. Questions were

handled conscientiously by the company and most answers seemed to allay their concerns. Changes won’t satisfy everyone entirely. Did you see and hear the recent obituary story of the 110 year old lady who had become the Holocaust’s last survivor? She still lookedremarkably alert on TV. What tales of change she had locked away and, more importantly, what a reminder to humanity she’d become. In Your 121st Year Madame, a scruffy young painter named Van Gogh with two unremarkable ears bought brushes at your auntie’s store. You were rivetted, while a gesturing finger of Paris steel was slowly raised to a world even then raising questions. Clocking on before the Somme and off after Dunkirk, you tired of costly human re-runs in global theatres of tragedy. For only the fresh-faced players changed. You blossomed as suffragettes stormed the bastions of a male-dominated society. Revolutionaries burnt their bras, too late for your withered breasts to take full advantage. Time traveller, bridger of human endeavours, you tremble on the brink... Earth’s last Impressionist survivor. And on this naked and starry, starry night I wonder. Amongst a young seven billion are you lonely?

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From the Diary of Private Charles H Bock 10th Battalion, Australian Infantry Force

October 1916 Monday 2nd No more night trips through Ypres for a while as the boys came out last night. Thursday 12th Left Bille Straat Ottowa Camp (8:00a.m. in the?) (Valme Tingh?) morning. Arrived at camp near Steenvoork. Friday 13th Another days march. Rations later at night. Saturday 14th Issued rations 4a.m. arrived at Houlle 3:30p.m. Sunday 15th Arrived Tournhout (?) 1230. Tuesday 17th Jack the R.Q.M.S. went on leave last night. Friday 20th Another move. Started with transport for station 8:00p.m. Marched twice as far as we should have done and got to station little after eleven. Then as I am doing Jack’s work private in W.O.’s place - had to issue rations before starting journey. Did someone say cold. Saturday 21st Arrived at Pont Remy and

started on march about 11:00a.m. lost again and got billet about 4p.m. instead of 12:30. Then had to issue rations. Finished at about 8:00p.m. Sunday 22nd Transport moved again. Leo went with them. Monday 23rd Started on march 9:30a.m. Halted on roadside midday. Boarded motors 2:30. rode till 6 o’clock. Town unknown. Tuesday 24th On move again. Marched all morning and camped in mud heap. Monday 30th. Ready at roadside for move about 9:30a.m. Got on road 12:30. Travelled about 5 or 6 mile by midnight. I finished up about 3a.m. sat on box under tarpaulin rest of night. Rain nearly all day, and where it’s not mud and water its water and mud - ankle deep - in places. Water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink. Fancy this is Bernafary Camp. November 1916 Friday 10th

Must not neglect to dot down that today is the second day without rain. Monday 13th On the move back started about 11:00a.m. Travelled about 4 or 5 miles in as many hours. Camped near Fricourt. Tuesday 14th Arrived at Dernancourt about midday. Still no rain but cold, cloudy and foggy, and tons of mud. Friday 17th Two miles march to Buire. This is where we got out of motors on our way up. Sunshine here but cold on the road all day. Saturday 18th Everything white this morning. First snow and so cold and now its been raining nearly all day. Sunday 19th Saw Roy last night - Leo dug him up in next village. I saw him one day in Bernafary. Troops have another motor ride. I came ahead with stores in lorries. Twice we had lorries. Thursday 23rd Stuck in the mud. This place is called Cardonne. Rations came from Corsey in motors after the

first two days, when we used our own limbers. First night I went for them after tea. I’m canteen King today. Sunday 26th Leave to visit Amiens. First leave in France - 8 months - and had to walk there and back 4 or 5 miles. Fine cathedral. Visited it during the service. Thankful I’m not a R.C. More actions in their service than in physical jerks. On our way home saw a scrap between motor and horse. One round rapid. Car won. Monday 27th Oh I say - more leave. Blighty this time. Leave here at 8 tonight. Tuesday 28th Go to Amiens 10 o’clock last night. Hung about Y.M.C.A. til 3:30 then we stuck on the platform as the train was to be in in 5 minutes. Shivered there til 8 when it arrived. Wednesday 29th Arrived Le Harve 12 o’clock. One drink of tea on journey last night. Marched all over the dock for pastime or to have a look at a tin of bully. Got on the boat at 7:00.m. and sailed at 10.

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ABBA Gold f you came to the February Murray Bridge Matinee, you would have been part of the audience who thoroughly e n j o ye d t h e wo n d e r f u l performance by Michelle Gorgula and Terry Nicholas from the Flaming Sambucas band. Due to popular demand, they are returning, with other members of their band, for “ABBA Gold”, Flaming Sambucas’ fabulous tribute

show, at 7:30pm on Friday, 28th March (See page 25). The beautiful Murray Bridge Town Hall will be set up “cabaret” style with tables and chairs and a dance floor for this two hour performance. There will be a licensed bar, and patrons are invited to bring their own supper. Ticket costs are $30 for Adults and $25 for Concession holders. Tickets are already selling fast,

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Mental Musings Did you muse on the words of Professor Leon Earle? n case you missed what he wrote, here it is community. prepare ahead of time to combat winter again. If we remember to encourage one another blues, if not for ourselves then for perhaps “Think about and be kind to your body with these words, we too will be spurred on. another. – walk it The great thing about all or even part of Just being aware that less sunlight can Think about and be kind to your mind these actions is that it is never too late to actually cause both physical and mental – challenge it start. If you have just started, keep going and problems for many folk all over the world Think about and be kind to your soul if you’ve been doing it for years, keep on and also here in Mannum is a good start. – nourish it” Community Correspondent doing it. These are positive actions for us as Now that we are into autumn we need to individuals which also benefit our

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Ageing in the Murraylands

andra Kimball’s husband was diagnosed with Younger Onset Alzheimer’s disease in 2007 at the age of 63. She wrote, “There are many descriptions of the progression of Alzheimer’s but I didn’t find them very helpful until I came across the work of Dr Jane Tolman, who is the head of aged care at the Royal Hobart Hospital in Tasmania. She and her colleagues devised a staging system based on the importance of conferring dignity on the people with dementia and recognising the critical role of carers.” (50 Something, Feb./Mch 2014) Dr Tolman outlines 3 stages of dementia, for which she gives various pointers to help sufferers and their Carers identify how advanced their dementia is, and what care they need. For example, in Dr Tolman’s first “Stage of Dementia”, the major focus of the care provided is “to maintain [the sufferer’s] independence and enjoyment” of life. In this Stage, people typically tend to have impaired judgment, short term memory loss, decreasing ability to care for themselves and perform relatively simple daily tasks, although most are still able to live at home with support and capable of handling some domestic activities. It is during this time that physical and

with Millie psychiatric problems begin to emerge, and driving might become a problem. Even if they are still capable of making decisions about their own lives, forethought and preparation are needed about future financial and medical issues. Care in this Stage seeks to maximise the person’s dignity and autonomy. The main focus of the second Stage is safety, due to the continued decline in the person’s insight, judgment and cognitive capacity to make decisions about their own care. Disruptive behaviour, like swearing or wandering, may increase at this time, and it may become more dangerous for them to live at home. Even though people can still experience a modicum of enjoyment of life, Dr Tolman recommends that surrogate decision makers should be identified at this Stage. This is the time when residential aged care or 24-hour home care support may become necessary. The goal is to ensure the safety of the sufferer and maximise their quality of life. The goal of the third, and final, Stage is to provide comfort and dignity for the person with Alzheimer’s. Although they may still have some mobility, most people will have developed more serious physical and psychiatric

problems, so that they are hard to manage. Their Carers will generally agree that their quality of life is vastly diminished. Dr Tolman believes that the care provided should be restricted to providing comfort for the symptoms of their ailments rather than life-prolonging medications and invasive medical investigations that often characterise modern hospital interventions. She writes: “Consideration should be given to treating for comfort only, when there is a potentially life-threatening illness”. Dr Tolman stresses that her description of these three Stages, and the care recommended for each Stage, is only intended as a guide, because each individual will progress through the Stages at different rates. I share them here because they provide a useful outline of what people need most as the disease progresses, as well as realistic Carers’ goals to help them understand the disease and accept their own limitations in what care they can provide. A detailed outline of Dr Tolman’s talk is available at the website: www.tasmedicarelocal.com.au. Millie

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Transport as a Last Resort e are very pleased to inform you that Murray Transport Connections has received a small grant from Mid Murray Council to be able to help with providing transport as a Last Resort. But what does this mean for you? It means, if you are transport disadvantaged, we may be able to provide occasional assistance if no other transport is available to you. Transport disadvantage exists when a person cannot access transport to maintain their quality of life and participate in their local community. If you are unable to:

• access public transport due to distance, mobility and/or availability of services, • drive yourself, and • access another person to transport you, please call us for more information.

Murray Transport Connections can provide information about local bus, taxi, coach and community transport services. This includes information about fares and ticketing, subsidies and concessions, areas serviced, timetables and routes, wheelchair access and eligibility. Anyone can contact Murray Transport Connections for this free service. Karyn Baker or Natalie Davis Ph: 1300 190 869 or Email: kbaker@mid-murray.sa.gov.au

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Issue Number 88

Enjoy the Rest of Your Day did the shopping early for it appeared as though it was going to be a hot one. Don’t you just cringe nowadays when the checkout chick says “Enjoy the rest of your day”? The zombie-like response programmed in by mindless marketers. Hurrying away, I thought about my day. Well there was cooking to be done and I had to plan what to do with “Miss Three” who would arrive bright and breezy early on the morrow. At home, with the shopping put away, I made us both a cuppa and once again tried for inspiration in the text I had borrowed titled “Amusing the Grandchildren”. Himself whistled tonelessly in the spare bedroom he euphemistically called a study. There he did unspeakable things to a computer and exchanged emails with all his mates. Sometime later I became aware of the sound of wind outside. “Getting a bit windy,” I remarked in a loud voice. “What?” came the reply. “I said ‘Getting...’” “Don’t bother, I heard you the first time.” Silence then “BOM says there will be wind gusts up to eighty k’s.” Before I could say anything, there was a loud crack and the sound of crashing.

Himself went out to the backdoor, opened it and looked out, then closed it. “The pine tree across the road has fallen. Looks like it has fallen across the street and onto our side fence.” “Aren’t you going out to look?” “Not likely. With that wind, something else could fall. I might be injured, then who would send your emails for you?” With that my hero took himself back to the study. There was a sudden wail. “The power has failed. My computer has gone down and I haven’t saved what I was doing.” “Tough,” I thought. Then I remembered that, if it didn’t come back, I would miss the next enthralling episode of “The Bold and the Beautiful”. Still there was plenty of time. The afternoon drew on. Himself had read the paper, twice I think. Having found a year seven maths book belonging to our married daughter, he was reduced to doing the problems in that. I did some knitting, then I began to think about the evening meal. Not a problem. The mathematical master chef could whip something up on the Barbie; that was not a suggestion which inspired wild

enthusiasm. He looked up from his book and almost screamed, “The goldfish, they’re dying. Don’t just stand there.” He raced to the backdoor and then to the shed. He soon returned with some thin dirty tubing which he thrust into the aquarium, “Here, start blowing.” With that he disappeared into the study and I heard him speaking with someone on the telephone. Reluctantly I put the tube to my mouth and began to blow. The tube tasted of kerosene, petrol and oil and smelt even worse. Later, after I had forgotten to blow and sucked instead, our son-in-law arrived with a small generator and the fish were saved. So was I, for by that time I was green around the gills, just like the fish. Sometime through the night the power was restored. There was a loud explosion and our refrigerator-freezer expired in a cloud of smoke and a vivid display of electrical sparks. Today, as soon as the electrical warehouse opens, we will be buying a new unit. And if the salesperson says “Enjoy the rest of your day,” I swear I will deep fry him or her in a very large microwave. The Diarist

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Mannum Golden Stairs Challenge and Family Active Day

he iconic Mannum Golden Stairs will host a gutsy charity climb which will raise money and awareness for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA). Come along and support Mannum man Paul Paech as he attempts to climb up and down the historic staircase for eight hours straight. There will be other great events for all ages to get active on the day.

Sunday 30th March, 2014 6am - 3pm The Golden Stairs, Bowling Club & Mary Ann Reserve Cost: While attendance is free, you can contribute to fundraising activities on the day including children’s train rides, BBQ, martial arts, children’s activities, reverse bike riding, Fun 4 YOUth and OPAL activities. How to Get Involved • Climb: You can keep Paul company during part of his stair climb • Cycle: Mannum’s Louise Bond will lead a group bike ride. Contact 0466 789 234 or louisebnd@gmail.com to register • Walk: Members of the Mannum Heart Foundation Walking Group will lead a group walk • Bowl: Mannum Bowling Club will have a ‘Come and Try’ social match during the day • Help Out: Donate your time to help record steps, set-up stalls, or run a children’s activity • Support: Simply come along and take part in any activities on the day and donate • Donate: A signed poster from Sounds By The River will be raffled and drawn on the day. All proceeds from the event will go to the PCFA, with prostate cancer survivor Trevor Muirhead presenting the prize on the day

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On My Bookshelf Diary of A Young Man Adelaide 1890 – October 14th - October 21st

For any new readers :These are excerpts from the original handwritten diaries of Daniel John Smith, a young Adelaide man. As I decipher his tiny crabbed writing I am gradually learning a little about his life and liking him more and more as time goes on. My historian friend, Denise Davis, has kindly found factual information about him from various sources. Daniel was born in Hindmarsh in 1863. In 1890 he lived in Jeffcott Street, North Adelaide with his mother, his brother Alfred and his sisters Polly, Gracie, Annie, Eliza, Olive and Molly. He visited Lou and family in Woodville and Willie and family in Hindmarsh regularly, and sneakingalook ahead, they all spent Christmas Day together. I am guessing that possibly Lou and Willie are also siblings. Their father, who was a storekeeper/dealer/broker in Port Road, Hindmarsh, died in 1876. I wonder if perhaps Willie has carried on the family business. Daniel & Willie seem to have business matters to attend to often. Daniel worked in the office at the Railways in Adelaide. He appears to have been a serious and religious young man (he was a member of the Tynte Street Baptist Church) and some of his close friends were blind. His friend Andrew Hendry ran the Blind School in North Adelaide. I was excited to learn that another blind friend, David Sterne, was a relative of my friend Bev Horsfall, who lives in

Mannum. It makes the story seem more personal. His story continues ... OCTOBER 14TH TUESDAY 6.45. Bath, rode bike for exercise before breakfast, also rode bicycle to office and home to dinner for first time. At 3.30 saw Melbourne express train off, taking Dr Hudson Taylor of the China Inland mission. To Hindmarsh at 5 per train. Chappy better. Eliza returned home after assisting to nurse Chappy thro’ diptheria for a week or two. Visited Andrew Hendry and wife with Annie. Home 9.30. Read Dr. Allanson, supper, Kent present. Bed 11. OCTOBER 17TH FRIDAY 6.35 Bath, ride to Fitzroy. Lovely day. To office on bicycle via King William Rd (first time this way). To Hindmarsh on my machine at 5pm - roads bad. Foundations of basement of new shop are being put in. Rode home on bike, a hard pull up hill against the wind. After tea attended bible class. Presided and read a paper on the Lord’s Prayer. Home before 10. Supper, bed about 11. During night a severe thunderstorm occurred. OCTOBER 18TH SATURDAY 7. Bath, routine, busy, dined at Woodville. Home via Hindmarsh. To City and witnessed great procession of labor societies, in connection with the great maritime strike. Sundry work, tea 6. Sterne present. Chatted till 8. Rode to Medindie and did a good spin for exercise. Balanced cash a/cs, wrote diary. Supper, bed about 11. Mr Bartlett of Port

Lincoln called on me this morning, being over for a holiday. OCTOBER 19TH SUNDAY 7.15. Bath, walk, piano, before service. Sacrament after morning service. Called on Hendry at 2.30. With him and Sterne to Y.M. Class. Interview with C.H. Hale at 4.30 about acting as visitor of absentee scholars, promised to begin the work. Home to tea. Lovely evening. Admired the stars, especially Venus, they are all very bright tonight. Read and being alone in my room prayed to the Almighty Father for guidance in life’s path especially in connection with the affections of my heart which show a strong tendency to “settle”. Chose a text for Destitute Service “If any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his” and studied a little. Walk with Alfred 9.00 to 9.30. Supper. Bed 10.30. OCTOBER 21ST TUESDAY 6.30 Bath, cut firewood and cleaned bike. Routine. Bracing day. Busy till 5. Sunday School Union Festival began today in Exhibition Building with grand musical performance by hundreds of children in white, who presented a strikingly beautiful appearance, according to those who saw it. Home, via Hindmarsh, at 6. Tea. Attended Festival. Could not hear “Flower Queen” owing to crowd. Home, with sisters, per car. A spin on my bike. Supper 10.45. Bed 11.15. Jo Kader

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Roadside Vegetation Management in the Mid Murray Council Area

he Mid Murray LAP is working with the Mid Murray Council to update their Roadside Vegetation Management Plan. The LAP has been fortunate enough to secure $20,000 grant funds from the Minister for Sustainability, Environment and Conservation and a further contribution from the Mid Murray Council of $15,000. The purpose of this grant is to initialise a renewed effort around the management of remnant roadside vegetation in the Mid Murray Local Government area. This grant will assist in gaining further support and funding towards this larger project. The overall roadside vegetation project will utilise existing documents and local expert opinion to update the roadside vegetation management plans of the Mid Murray Council area. Due to the large size of the Mid Murray Council area (more than 3000km of roads, much of it bordered by remnant native vegetation and over 300 council reserves, many of which contain valuable vegetation remnants) a prioritisation process will be used to rank remnant vegetation with a high biodiversity value and/or listed vulnerable plants and/or plant communities. These high priority areas will be

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surveyed, mapped and marked, the information gathered will be used to update the management plans and include all the threats to the remnants and actions that can be undertaken to minimise or prevent further degradation or destruction. The on ground works staff from the Mid Murray Council will be trained to recognise these significant areas that have been identified and they will be incorporated in their mapping system used for roadside works. Some of the outcomes will include creating a greater awareness of the importance of maintaining remnant roadside vegetation and providing support to the Mid Murray Council to implement actions, educating the roadside workers and surrounding landholders to significant areas. The Mid Murray LAP is seeking landholders within the Mid Murray Council Area to notify us on roadsides that they think are of significant value for their diversity, condition or contain rare species, to ensure we capture them in this updated plan. Please contact Aimee Linke, Project Manager at the Mid Murray LAP on 8564 6044, 0427 590 344, midlap@internode.on.net by the 28th of March. Aimee Linke, Project Manager Mid Murray LAP

Paddling into the Record Books Presented by Mannum Waters, 3rd and 4th May 2014 annum will be a hive of friendship groups. Heaps of activity on the first prizes are up for grabs for those weekend in May as it attempts a ‘best dressed’, Mrs Whithorn Guinness World Record for says. All the participants will be kayaks and canoes on the river. given a different boat ramp from Floatfest encourages everyone to which to enter the river, head to Mannum for the depending on their skill level. weekend with their kayaks and There will be lots of activities canoes to be part of this exciting and food to cater for all the spectators. event. For those too young and Jen Whitehorn, President of the Murraylands Regional haven’t yet experienced Tourist Association, encourages kayaking/canoeing before, everyone to come and be Canoe SA and OPAL will be involved, no matter what your hosting free come and try events skill level or water experience. on both days. Floatfest is a non profit event, We will be able to cater for people who are getting into the and the 2014 charity of choice is water for the first time or can the Heart foundation. Mrs offer a challenging paddle for Whitehorn says “this is a great opportunity to support the Heart the more experienced. Mannum Waters, the major Foundation. This area has had sponsor, will host Paddling Into many people suffer heart the Record Books in their conditions and it is so important marina on Sunday 4th May. to promote good health and Registrations for participants are living.” Parking won’t be an issue with now open, anyone who registers before the 30th March will be a shuttle bus running from the eligible for the early bird special showgrounds down to Mary Ann of $10 per canoe/kayak as well Reserve, Mannum Waters and as go into the draw to win an throughout Mannum township. For more information visit amazing Camero Sports Kayak, seat and paddle worth $600. www.floatfest.com.au or visit People can either register as an our facebook page Come and be a part of bringing individual or as a team – perfect for community groups or even Mannum into the Record books.

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Issue Number 88

Recreational Trail Funding

$46,000 project to begin developing a master plan for a walking and cycling trail spanning almost 400 kilometres along the River Murray will soon begin thanks to a cash injection from the State Government, local Councils and the OPAL program. The Mid Murray, Rural City of Murray Bridge and Coorong District Councils have joined forces with their respective OPAL teams to instigate the plan which proposes the detailed planning, design, and development of

a regional recreational trail. The project was awarded $25,000 from the State Government’s 2014/15 Community Recreation and Sport Facilities Program (CRSFP) grants. This will be matched with $21,000 from the three Councils and their OPAL programs. The money will go towards the production of a feasibility study and master plan. Minister for Recreation and Sport Leon Bignell said CRSFP supported projects from community based organisations, local government, active recreation and sport clubs and schools for the planning and development of new or existing facilities. “The walking and cycling trail along the River Murray is a genuinely exciting project and I’m really looking forward to trying it out when it’s finished,” said Mr Bignell. Mid Murray Mayor and MMLGA President Dave Burgess said the trail planning project was the first Mid Murray Mayor Dave Burgess, Rural City of phase in what has the Murray Bridge Mayor Allan Arbon and Coorong potential to be a major District Council Mayor Roger Strother on the development project for the

Murraylands. Starting in Morgan at the northern end of Mid Murray, the trail runs through Murray Bridge,andonwards to the southern end of the Coorong District Council at Salt Creek. “From a Mid Murray perspective, this project will complement programs already underway around cycling safety and education and awareness, as well as providing more opportunities for people to access free physical activity initiatives,” said Mayor Burgess. Coorong Mayor Roger Strother said his Council was focusing more on community health and tourism in 2014 than ever before, and he was excited about the potential of such a project. Rural City of Murray Bridge Mayor Allan Arbon said cycling and walking throughout the region are starting to gain momentum. He expected work on this new trail to link in with the existing Lavender Trail and the recent establishment of the MRTA’s Murray Bridge Cycle It! Trail. “By developing more trails and programs across our region, we will create a more vibrant community,

with safer streets, an engaged and healthycommunity, and more visitors bringing their business to our towns,” said Mayor Arbon. The next steps in the project are to establish a steering group with key stakeholders, and assign a recreation and planning agency to undertake the feasibility study and develop the master plan. The project brief is for a planned trail which links the towns of Morgan, Blanchetown, Swan Reach, Bowhill, Mannum, Mypolonga, Murray Bridge, Tailem Bend, Jervois, Wellington, Meningie and Salt Creek, combining on and off road options and linking to major attractions, existing trails and other experiences along the way. The plan is set to incorporate a staged approach to design, funding, development and installation of such a recreation trail, by creating a realistic program which can be worked towards by local Councils, supporting government agencies and other key stakeholders over a long term period – recognising budgetary limitations for small regional Councils and the high cost of projects of this scale.

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Works, Services and Projects Update from Mid Murray Council rief notes on a selection of items discussed or determined at the Monday 10th February 2014 meeting.

• A request to reduce the speed limit through Dutton on the Truro-Eudunda Road was not approved by the Department for Planning Transport and Infrastructure. • A Plant and Machinery Asset Register and 10 Year Replacement Program has been produced and adopted in principle by Council. • A 2014/15 resheeting program for Council roads has been endorsed. The roads were selected from resident requests and comments from Council’s patrol grader operators over the last 12 months. • A meeting held late last year with Mannum Hospital Health Advisory Council, Medstar, and Australian Helicopters has identified a proposed site for the possible construction of a helipad. Design requirements including construction of retaining walls and costings will now be obtained to enable consultation to be undertaken and approvals obtained. • The construction of a new Cascade Road is progressing well with the final 400 metres to be completed over the next few weeks. It is anticipated that the road pavement will be sealed by mid to late March 2014. • Discussions with the relevant authorities regarding the East Front Road options are ongoing. • Trials regarding roadside tree trimming by contractors are continuing. • Council has adopted The Murray and Mallee Regional Public Health Plan. • A Palmer Wind Farm Work Group comprising Councillors and Council staff has been endorsed to discuss with the applicant various infrastructure, traffic management and stormwater management issues prior to the lodgement of a development application. • Council, in partnership with Murray Bridge and

Coorong District Councils, have received a grant of $25,000 from the Office of Recreation and Sport to produce a Feasibility Study/Master Plan for the development of a regional walking and cycling trail from Morgan to Salt Creek. • A drinking water fountain and bottle refill station will be installed on Mary Ann Reserve with funds from the Heart Foundation’s 2013 Healthy Community Award. • Mid Murray Support Services, with assistance from the Mid Murray Council, has obtaind HACC funding for transport in the upper Mid Murray region. The funding will cover the cost of leasing a wheelchair accessible vehicle to help fill the gaps in transport services for over 65s, with a particular focus on social support in the region. • The Council’s OPAL team will launch its 2014 theme of Parks and Places – Life’s Brighter Outdoors and its flagship project Introducing Geocaching in March. • Representatives from the Coorong District, Karoonda East Murray, Southern Mallee District, the Rural City of Murray Bridge and Mid Murray councils, and from Country Health SA, Medicare Local and the Murray Mallee General Practice Network will be developing and considering various models to potentially continue the Healthy Murraylands Project. • No objections were received regarding the granting of a lease to the Minister for Emergency Services for the new CFS station at Palmer. • Council will meet with the Palmer and Districts Community Association to discuss their proposal for the shed to be used as an information centre incorporating a welcome point for RVs and other travellers as well as a small museum. In addition, day to day activities within the shed could include a personal information service and a community garden in its surrounds, a children’s play area and a possible BMX track adjacent to the shed. • A submission will be forwarded to the Federal

Department of Communications regarding their mobile coverage program, highlighting areas of no coverage and poor coverage throughout the Council area. • Council has highlighted to the Murray and Mallee Local Government Association the CFS requirements for large farm sheds threatening the viability of such developments and the lack of notification and consultation by the State Government with Council of major projects and decisions affecting residents within the Council area. • A letter will be sent to the Federal Minister of Regional Development and Deputy Prime Minister, Warren Truss, highlighting the benefits of a tripartite model with three levels of Government for Regional Development Australia Board. Copies will be sent to the State Minister for Regional Development, Gail Gago, State Opposition Leader, Steven Marshall and Opposition Spokesperson for Regional Development, Steven Griffiths. • Council noted the Order of Australia medals recently announced in the Australia Day Honours for Mr Danny McGurgan for services to the community of Cadell and Mr Reginald Munchenberg for services to the community of Truro and District. • Following a meeting with Mr Mark Dunlop, General Manager of Link SA, Council noted the proposal for the development of a trial for a new service from Mannum to Mount Pleasant to link in with public transport services available to Tea Tree Plaza and possible shopping tours to metropolitan shopping centres. • A work plan for better financial management involving a monthly financial report to Council, review of the quarterly budget report and implementation of a purchasing and committal system will be undertaken with the assistance of Alexandrina Council. Russell Peate, CEO Mid Murray Council

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Mannum Mag Chairman’s Report for 2013

t is with great pleasure that I present the sixth Annual Report of the Mannum Community Magazine Incorporated. For interest, the next Mannum Mag, Issue 88 March 2014, will be the first of our ninth year of publishing. Thanks to contributors, the many volunteers who proof read, collate and distribute the 2200 Mags that are produced each month. Also to committee members Keith Baldwin our editor and publisher, Bill McGhie the secretary/treasurer, Carl Gross our minute secretary and Vivian Garner and Merrin Peate. A special thanks to Peter Weir and Carol Greening who are not on the committee. Peter organises the willing band of proof readers and Carol finds and coordinates collators and distributers. To Dave Allen for the production of the ‘Large Print Edition’ each month on the refurbished photocopier purchased largely for that purpose, thanks. Bill McGhie as treasurer/secretary is now resigning from the committee and I take this opportunity to thank Bill for his past involvement and wish him well in his work with the ‘Mens Shed’ at the Hub. Keith Baldwin continues his great work. Not only does he do the layout and editing but also uploads each edition to our website in full colour. This task is not in vain as figures indicate a healthy usage. Rather than include figures, you will find a summary of usage at the end of this report. (See page 27.) Frank O’Flahertyhas been doing the collection of advertising payments from information supplied by the editor and would now like to be serious about

his retirement, at our loss. Thanks Frank for your work. Max Merkenschlager’s devotion to the printing has seen records crumble with the new machine which has given us a ‘matching pair’ … same ink and master sheets which makes ordering of supplies considerably easier. In September, over $12,000 was spent in replacing our original machine for the new Risograph printer with a $6000 interest free loan from Mid Murray Council. Half of that loan has now been repaid. Work on updating the Constitution has continued to the extent that it will be presented for approval tonight. The most significant change this year has been in the supply of our paper. With escalating costs for A3 paper locally, we reached the stage where we were paying $23.50 per ream and as we use 33 reams for each edition this had become a major problem. On returning to a supplier in Adelaide that I had used some 15 years ago we are now able to purchase our paper for $8.70 per ream. This gave us a saving of $488.40 per month. We are extremely grateful to Stuart and Mannum Express Freight for delivering this to the print room at no cost to us. We are grateful that the stream of information from the Mid Murray Council continues and gives readers a better idea of council involvement and projects. What we now look forward to is some relief from negative comments that seem to have plagued us in the past and to now deliberately encourage a greater emphasis on reporting and supporting the many ‘good things’ that are happening around us. The Visitor Edition continues but in changed format. It will now take the form of a year round

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publication highlightingthe tourism opportunities in the Mid Murray area and referencing further information on many options back to the Information Centre. Maps of Mannum and the surrounding areas are included. This new project is in its infancy and any suggestions for improvement will be gratefully received. The Holiday Edition will now cater for the visitors in the Christmas/New Year period – a what’s on and what’s available type of publication. We are grateful for the time and effort of Carl Gross in distributing copies and ‘keeping up supplies’ over the holiday period. The town map continues to be produced at approximately 1000 per year and is available from the Information Centre. Businesses can also collect small pads of the map from there for their own distribution. The Trade and Community Services Directory continues to be produced as required with the last edition having a slight name change to reflect its origin… now the ‘Mannum Mag Trade and Community Services Directory’. Advertising costs have been kept to a minimum and regular contributors have maintained the flow of articles. Volunteers come and go, so we are always very receptive to further offers of help especially in Peter and Carol’s areas of proof reading and collating. They would love to hear from you if you could spare a couple of hours per month. Sincere thanks to our advertisers, readers and supporters-without you Mannum Mag wouldn’t be! Geoff Skein, Chairman

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‘ABBA Gold’ “at the Murray Bridge Town Hall” Friday, 28th March at 7:30 pm Tickets – Adults: $30.00 Concession: $25 (Duration: 2 Hours) The Flaming Sambucas will take you on a reminiscent journey presenting their ABBA tribute show. This will be presented “cabaret style” with seating at tables and a dance floor. There will be a licensed bar and you are invited to bring your own supper. Get a group of friends together for a fun night out.

***** Bookings ***** Murray Bridge Visitor Information Centre ~ 3 South Terrace, Murray Bridge ~ 10:00 am to 4:00 pm 7 days a week Phone: 08 8539 1142 ~ www.murraybridge.sa.gov.au “Any remaining tickets will be available at the Town Hall Box Office one hour prior to the show”. Issue Number 88

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Bushfire Recovery

he Mid Murray Council has tried to assist those affected by the recent bushfires, particularly at Rockleigh and Eden Valley. The joint Mid Murray and Barossa Local Recovery Committee continues to coordinate and assist in these matters. At the last Mid Murray Council meeting, Council considered at length the variety of assistance provided by Council and other agencies for those affected by the recent fires. The Council adopted the following recommendations:

1 The report on the bushfires within the Mid Murray Council area; especially Eden Valley be received. 2 Council note the establishment of a Relief Centre at Cambrai on Monday 20th January and appointment of full-time Relief Co-ordinator on Tuesday 21st January 2014. 3 Council note that all offers of donations should be made to the Department of Communities and Social Inclusion Fund. 4 It be referred to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to send a letter to Pacific Hydro and TrustPower advising that, whilst a donation to assist with those affected by the Bushfire is appreciated, Council considers that any donation should be made to the Department of Communities and Social Inclusion State Fund. 5 The CEO liaise with the Department of Communities and Social Inclusion to ensure adequate local input into the criteria and distribution of donations made to this Fund for the benefit of those affected by the Eden Valley fire and Rockleigh fire. 6 Council note the establishment of the Mid Murray and Barossa Local Recovery Committee. 7 Council endorse the appointment of Cr Jennings as Chairperson of the Mid Murray and Barossa Local Recovery Committee. 8 Council note the establishment of and approval for the use of the surrounds of the Collier Park oval for BlazeAid (in association with the Collier Park Management Committee) to undertake the repair

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and/or replacement of fencing in the areas affected by the Rockleigh and Eden Valley fires. Council note liaison with the Rural City of Murray Bridge regarding the establishment of a base camp at the Collier Park oval in association with BlazeAid for the repair and/or replacement of fencing in the areas affected by the Rockleigh fire within the Rural City of Murray Bridge. Council agree to a contribution of $2,000 to BlazeAid to undertake volunteer assistance for the repair and/or replacement of fencing on properties affected by the recent bushfires at Rockleigh and Eden Valley. Delegated authority be provided to the CEO to discuss and determine, if needed, conditions for a potential BlazeAid basecamp at Cambrai and Sedan in conjunction with the local communities and Ward Councillors. A letter be forwarded to BlazeAid thanking them for the provision of assistance in undertaking the repair and/or replacement of fencing in the areas affected by the Rockleigh and Eden Valley fires. Council provide in-kind assistance, as required, for various community events and functions in relation to the recent fires at Rockleigh and Eden Valley. An invitation be extended to Council’s Fire Prevention Officer and Country Fire Service representative to discuss the Murray Mallee Bushfire Management Area Plan, Bushfire Safer Places and associated issues relating to the recent Eden Valley Fire. A letter be sent to the Chief Officer of the Country Fire Service (CFS) requesting advice as to whether wind turbine areas will be accessible for water bombing in the event of a fire and that CFS appliances on tracks leading to wind turbines will have the benefit of water bombers to protect them. Council note that those residents that have been affected by the bushfires are able to dispose of burnt materials at Council’s waste transfer stations at no charge; however segregation of their materials is encouraged, where possible.

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17 Council note the joint media release from the Federal Minister for Justice, Michael Keenan and State Minister for Communities and Social Inclusion, Tony Piccolo, regarding financial assistance to Councils affected by the recent bushfires and it be referred to the CEO to ascertain the level of financial assistance, criteria and guidelines and a report be submitted to the next Council meeting. 18 It be referred to the Director, Corporate and Financial Services to identify the properties affected by the recent bushfires and to submit a report to the next Council meeting on possible remission of rates for a 12 month period for those properties affected. 19 It be referred to the CEO, Director of Development and Environmental Services and the Mayor to have delegated authority to determine the fees applicable to those submitting applications for planning and building for the repair or replacement of buildings where they have been affected by the recent bushfires. 20 Council note that the Infrastructure Services Director is ascertaining the damage caused to Council public assets as a result of the recent fires and a report be submitted to the next Council meeting for members’ information. 21 Council commend the Infrastructure Services Director and Council workforce in the assistance provided to the Country Fire Service, Police, Zone Emergency Management Committee and landowners affected by the recent fires. 22 It be referred to the CEO to prepare a motion to the Local Government Association General Meeting on 11th April 2014 regarding the need for business income recompense for Country Fire Service volunteers during and after a bushfire. 23 A letter be forwarded to Country Health SA to provide advice regarding bushfire recovery and clean up in bushfire affected areas and what are the health affects for landowners. Russell Peate, CEO Mid Murray Council

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Matinee Series

‘Me ‘n Me Mates’ “at the Murray Bridge Town Hall” Thursday, 20th March at 11 am All Tickets $15.00 (Duration: 1 Hour) Young and old alike will love singing and toe-tapping along to Splash Theatre’s Me ‘n Me Mates featuring dry Aussie humour and rousing song. Performing favourite Australian ballads, songs and stories from such greats as Banjo Paterson, Henry Lawson, CJ Dennis and Slim Dusty. As well as traditional material, the performance also includes some more contemporary pieces and original songs written by the performers.  Join us for a complimentary cuppa after 10am 

“delightfully uplifting, full of good spirits and warm humour” Adelaide Theatre Guide review

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Bus: Mannum  Murray Bridge  Mt Barker  Adelaide and Return

Monday to Friday except public holidays. School holiday times (when different) are in brackets. Mannum to Adelaide Adelaide to Mannum Mannum  Murray Bridge LinkSA Adelaide  Mt Barker Metro bus 842F 8:00am Leave Arnold Park, Mannum 1:50pm (4:03pm) Leave Harris Scarfe Murray Bridge  Mt Barker LinkSA Grenfell Street (Stop G2) 8:45am Leave Murray Bridge, South Mt Barker  Murray Bridge LinkSA Terrace, Information Centre 2:45pm (5:00pm) Leave Mt Barker Mt Barker  Adelaide Metro bus 842F Park & Ride 9:30am Leave Mt Barker Park & Ride, Murray Bridge  Mannum LinkSA Metro bus 842F to Adelaide 3:40pm (5:35pm) Leave Info Centre

Detailed timetables are readily available at the Mannum Information Centre. For more information telephone 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

$5 Classifieds can be up to thirty (30) words and must be PRE-PAID before your advertisement will appear, unless by prior arrangement. Advertisements over thirty words cost an extra 20 cents per extra word. Payments may be made by cheque,

Give away Photocopier PHOTOCOPIER. Sharp SF7300. Spare drum included. Phone Helen 0419 909 116.

Mannum HOSPITAL AUXILIARY CRAFT SHOP Shearer Car Park, Randell Street Mannum We Stock A Large Variety of Jams, Pickles, Chutneys and Sauces. Books, Bric A Brac, Baby Clothes, Gifts Rugs, Cushions, Patchwork Handbags Decorated Hand Towels, Kitchen Hand Towels. Footy Rugs, Cushions, Scarves, Caps, and Novelties Opening Hours Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

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Daily Service From Adelaide Daily Service From Mt Barker Daily Service From Murray Bridge • All Size Freight/Pallets • Interstate Freight • Furniture Specialist

Phone: Stuart 0420 651 554

Australian Red Cross THE POWER OF HUMANITY

Cambrai familystore Main Street Cambrai Wed–Fri and Sun: 10AM–4PM Phone: 8564 5244 Mannum Mag Website Visitors 2013 Total 674, New 389. Hence, returning visitors 285. Visitors By Location Australia: 634 SA 400 NSW 89 Vic 88 Qld 27 WA 19 ACT 7 Tas 3 NT 1 United States: 19 California 7 New Jersey 4 Pennsylvania 3 Others 5 Brazil: 3 Canada: 3 Spain, France, United Kingdom and Unspecified 2 each Among others, single visits from: United Arab Emirates (Dubai), Germany (Schleswig-Holstein), India (Delhi), Japan (Nara), Panama (Panama), Thailand (Narathiwat), Taiwan (Tainan City) Monthly Visits

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2014 PUBLICATION DEADLINES Friday (12 noon) Collating & Folding 28 for April, Issue 89 Wednesday 2 April 24 for May, Issue 90 Wednesday 30 April 30 for June, Issue 91 Wednesday 4 June

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

Community Meetings Clash Calendar ` details of regular meetings to: Email 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

1 Tuesday st

7:30pm Agricultural Society, Showground

1 Wednesday st

2:00pm History Group, MMSS

1 Thursday st

1:30pm Prayer Meeting for Mannum, Baptist Church, William St.

Last Wednesday

2nd Tuesday

Palmer Card Day, Lutheran Hall Palmer. 8569 4184

2nd Wednesday

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

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11:00am Mannum RSL, Mannum Rowing Club/RSL

4th Thursday

7:30pm Progress Association, Meeting Rm Council Chambers.

Last Monday

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

First Wednesday

Noon Mannum Mag Committee, Showground. 8569 2385

6:30pm Mannum Discussion Group. McDowell. 8569 2818

Mens Mike

WEEKLY Mon, Wed & Fri

10:00am-3:00pm The Hall, 5 Greening Street. 8569 1643

Tuesday & Friday

8:00am Walkie Talkies, Lions Den, Showground. Helen 8569 2275

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9:30am Prayer & Bible Study, and 10:30am Friendship Group, River Word Christian Centre, 3 Greening St. 8569 1333

9:00-10:00am Mannum Weight Watchers. Mannum Community Hub. Jane Kelly 8569 1799. OTHER Alternate Wednesdays

1:00pm Sewing/Craft & Computing Grp. Baptist Church House, William Street. Lisa 8569 6040, Helen 8569 2886,

lisa@mannumbaptist.org.au Alternate Fridays

1:30pm Senior Citizen’s Club, Club Rooms. Marnie: 8569 2980

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

2014 Community Calendar MARCH Mannum Garden Group Lions Den, Showground Monday 3rd, 9:15am Excursion to Notts Nursery. Monday 17th, 10:00am St Patrick Day celebration. Monday 31st, 9:15am Excursion to Marne Olives. All welcome. Contact: Bev Connell Phone: 8570 4322 Hot Rod Show Mary Ann Reserve Sunday 9th, 10:00am–4:00pm Phone: 0408 813 905 Gold coin donation. Proceeds to Mannum Hospital Auxiliary.

Younghusband Trash & Treasure Younghusband Hall Saturday 9th, from 8:00am Contact: Val Towill Ph: 8532 5716 See page 2

Mannum Golden Stairs Challenge and Family Active Day The Golden Stairs, Bowling Club & Mary Ann Reserve Sunday 30th, 6am - 3pm See page 20

Country Music Festival Swan Reach Friday 28th - Sunday 30th Phone: 0427 662 037 Web: www.swanreachcountry.com.au See page 7

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Mannum Movie Night Mannum Lutheran Church Hall Sunday 29th, 7:30pm Free admission. See page 2

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

April 7th Men’s Breakfast 8:30am - 10am at the River Bar, River Lane entrance, Mannum Community Club. Gold coin donation. May 5th Men’s Breakfast 8:30am - 10am at the River Bar, River Lane entrance, Mannum Community Club. Gold coin donation.

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

Mannum Garden Group Lions Den, Showground Monday 14th Carnivorous plants. All welcome. Contact: Bev Connell Phone: 8570 4322 Monday 28th, 8:50am Barossa bus trip (fully booked).

Purnong Trash and Treasure Purnong District Hall Saturday 19th, from 8:00am Contact: Sue Neate Ph: 8570 4303 See page 16 Cadell Harvest Festival and Giant Pumpkin Competition Cadell Oval Saturday 19th, 2:00pm–7:00pm Ph: 0428 518 994 Web: www.cadell.org.au Morgan Lions Easter Bazaar Morgan Saturday 19th, Ph: 8540 2158 or 0438 500 928 Web: www.morgan.org.au

Mannum Leisure Centre Mon: 10-11:30am Mini Movers, 1-2pm Supervised Opening Hours Heartmoves, 6:15-7pm XTraining Members 24/7 access. All others:class Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Tues: 12-1pm Strength For Life, 3:303:30pm-7:30pm 4:30pm Tai Chi, 6-7pm Step Aerobics Wed: 7:30-8am XTraining Class, 9:30Wednesday 10am XTraining Class, 6-7pm 7:30am-11:00am, 3:30pm-7:30pm XTraining Class Friday Thur: 9:30-10:30am Mannum Movers, 127:30am-11:00am, 3:30pm-6:30pm 1pm & 1-2pm Strength For Life, 67pm Punchfit boxing Facebook page for updates, questions, Fri: 9:30-10am XTraining Class expressions of interest for Bootcamp, Evening Programs. Mon: Mixed Netball; Tues: Squash and Men’s Snr Basketball; Personal Training, Specialized gym Wed: Unlimited Feet Dance Studio and programs, Rock n Roll Dancing and more! Soccer; Thur: Aussie Hoops. Meeting rooms Further information: 8569 0185 available. Kids Parties with stadium hire. Club Deb Roberts, Programs Manager rooms and squash courts for hire. Every Thursday: Mannum Information Centre  Murray Bridge Information Centre 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  Murray Bridge Information Centre Mannum 10:00am Murray Bridge 10:30am Murray Bridge 1:30pm Mannum 2:00pm

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