Mannum Mag Issue 89 April 2014 by Mannum Community Magazine Inc

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April 2014

Mannum, South Australia 5238

Issue Number 89

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Easter Breakfast Easter Event That Really Delivers “Inspiring, uplifting, meaningful, real, vibrant, warm, encouraging” hese are just some of the words that have been used to describe the hugely successful Easter breakfast and service at Arnold Park, Mannum (by the ferries/caravan park), the last two Easter Sunday mornings. While this outdoor event has only been going for two years, it has already turned into a tradition that many just don’t want to miss. St Martin’s Lutheran Church know they have something too good to keep to themselves, so they decided to take Easter to the streets. From 7:00am they serve a free community breakfast, consisting of hot barbequed fish rolls or sausage sandwiches (for those averse to

fish), as well as cereals, juice and hot drinks. Everyone is invited. Around 9:00am an outdoor service takes place where the triumphant presence of the risen Christ is celebrated. In the resurrected Jesus, death is replaced by life, despair by faith and hope, and meaninglessness and emptiness by a sense of purpose. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly. Come and join the other 250 or so people who gather for this wonderful community event. Very few leave disappointed. Easter eggs and other activities are provided for the children. If the weather is inclement, we will move the event across the road to the St Martin’s Lutheran Church building. St Martin’s Lutheran Church, Mannum

National Youth Week ‘Parkabike’ Workshop Mannum Community College Friday 11th April, 10:00am reating Junk Art Bike Racks Working with local Junk Artist Steve Oatway Check out Steve’s work at

www.renkrn8.com.au

Mid Murray Sk8 Park Jam Local Live Music Mannum Skate Park Friday 11th April, 6:00pm to 7:30pm 13 and Open Scooter and BMX divisions + Open Skate Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each division. Music by Emma Grieger, Emma Schlueter and Ryan Palmer Download registration form from

www.midmurray.sa.gov.au

Ageing in the Murraylands Calendars & Dates

7 Church Services 28 Classifieds Mid Murray Council

‘Gulp Art’ Drinking Fountain Public Art Competition pen to all young people in Truro, Mannum and Morgan. Winners for each town will work with a professional artist to have their design displayed at the water fountains in Truro, Mannum and Morgan. For further information contact Diem on 8569 0181

3 Mid Murray Support Services 11 Out of this World 27 Musical Miscellany 21 Pause A While 26 Whistle Toot

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Letters to the Editor Deadline 25 April for publication in the May issue

Shame! Shame! Shame! Dear Editor, The Mannum Football Club has abandoned Male’s Meat. What a kick in the teeth for Sue and Gregg (Joan and Russell before them) and the staff at Male’s Meat. After 30 years of support, dedication and donations to the Mannum footy club, the club, “in their wisdom”, have now decided to go with IGA for their meat. Why? All because of a donation. What about the 30 years of donations given to the footy club from Male’s Meat? Meat provided at wholesale prices, free mettwursts, platters made larger than normal at no extra cost, their Saturday afternoons waiting at home (during footy season) for the phone call from the footy club to say that they need more meat for the barbeque or more schnitzels for their fund raising meals – then going down to open the butcher shop after hours to prepare that meat and having to clean up afterwards – all at no extra cost to the footy club. Basically being “on call” for the club all season. Why did Male’s Meat do this? In Gregg’s words “Because it’s the Mannum Football club.” He never questioned it, just did it, because it’s called supporting the locals. The thing is, where is his support? Isn’t he a local too? After all Gregg and Male’s Meat have done for the football club over the years( a lot of it at their own expense) don’t they deserve some loyalty and support too? To say they are hurt and disappointed is an under statement. Whoever had this “brilliant idea” at the footy

club, should re-think their decision and sincerely apologise to Gregg and Sue and try to right this. IGA may employ locals, but it is not a local business. Shouldn’t we all be trying to support our local “little guys” and not let the “big boys” wipe them all out? Come on fella’s. It’s called community. Do the right thing. Concerned local and parent Cheryl Molloy

Communication Dear Editor, Yes indeed Lyn Gross, how different the tenor of the Mag would be if our Council (our employees) conducted similar community consultation as that of the Trust Power (March issue). Sadly, this idea has been mooted to our Council on numerous occasions over many years by concerned local residents, but to no avail. Sorry Lyn, they just aren’t interested. Thank you Peter Smith for your timely letter on debt. It was John Adams who said “There are two ways to conquer and enslave a country. One is by the sword, the other is debt.” Let’s not forget the interest either. Laissez-aller appears to be ‘the go’, when perhaps more of “take care of the pennies and the pounds will take care of themselves” (apologies to those born before February 1966) would probably be the preferred option of the majority of ratepayers. Valorie Bottroff

On the other hand . . . Praise For Council As a Rockleigh farmer and a resident and ratepayer in the Mid Murray Council district I would like to commend

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Russell Peate and the Mid Murray Council on the effort and calmness shown at all times during and after the recent Rockleigh and Eden Valley Fires. I am unaware if your readers know just what the council did on the night of the two fires. I fought the fire at Rockleigh as did dozens of others and the Mid Murray graders and water trucks were invaluable and saved property and probably lives on the night. A fire is something hard to fathom as an outsider and the pressure, fear, and emotion is something that only the people that have been in a bush fire could know and I certainly could not do justice trying to explain. At all times all council employees acted rationally and professionally which could not be said for a large number of others on the night. What your readers may not know is the role the CEO played on the night of the fire. He liaised with CFS, police and others personally and was able to manage the Councils response without a cross word and keeping a level head at all times. Russell is obviously not your typical local government CEO. I have been told of this dozens of times in both fire areas since the event. After the fires I was asked by the Victorian volunteer organisation Blaze Aid to negotiate with all of the councils to facilitate the rebuilding of fences. Mid Murray was open and up front at all times and because of this Blaze Aid will help with several hundred kilometres of fence in the local council area. The Council were very proactive in employing Harry Seager to do the work in the

field that most would normally have thought was done by a state government or large charity. The Council organised for the ratepayers everything from making burnt buildings safe, to disposal of stock, to advising on fodder availability, to providing a welfare check for people in real need. The Mayor, CEO and heaps of council staff were involved in this work and I know personally they were a big help to me as I dealt with some very traumatised people. This was certainly not done in other council areas and it took a lot of pressure to even get the roads graded after the event. Through my involvement with Blaze Aid I have spoken a n d d e a l t w i t h mo st government departments that had an interest in the recovery and all of the emergency services. I have not heard a bad word said about the Council’s response and on the contrary most rave about the efforts from the men on machinery to the Mayor and everyone else in the middle. The fires exposed a complete lack of a state disaster plan for this type of event and most would be surprised at just what the State and Federal Government contributed. In spite of this Council were able to deliver the correct and appropriate response through sensible leadership. We are all very lucky to live in the Mid Murray Council district and if anyone doubts this ask a fire victim from another council and a fire victim from ours and you will see just how good a job they did under the circumstances. Vince Critchley

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Ski For Life

Hocus Pocus By The Sea

Nildottie Progress & Soldiers Memorial Hall Association

ki For Life held its annual Relay Skiing from Renmark to Murray Bridge, 500kms in 5 days on the 6th – 11th of March, stopping at all communities along the way, raising funds to prevent the tragedy of male suicide and to train key men in communities to support other men.

School Holiday Entertainment

Nildottie Progress Association Inc was delighted to help raise awareness for the program. Participants camped overnight in Nildottie at Greenways Park. Interested community members and the skiing participants had tea in the Nildottie Soldiers Memorial Hall. All agreed the beef schnitzels, baked potato and salads were a great change from the snags and bread they had grown accustomed to. During the evening the skiers shared some quite raw and fascinating personal journeys regarding depression. Whilst the topic itself is quite serious the discussions and friendship remained open and inviting to all who listened. Nildottie Progress Association Inc were able to assist in the fund raising with a $500 cheque presented by president Michelle Linke. This event is vital to help raise awareness especially in remote and rural areas where facilities and help seem very far away for those suffering in silence. For more information on the MensWatch Program visit

www.menshealthsa.com.au Michelle Linke, President Cassandra Wiebrecht, Secretary

Jane Kellock and Michelle Linke

Shared Stitches of Mannum Biggest Morning Tea nce again Shared Stiches of Mannum are holding their annual Biggest Morning Tea luncheon. 14th May at 10 am Mannum Bowling Club All proceeds from the sale of tickets at $12.50 a head and the raffle (first prize a Quilt valued at $1000.00) will go to Breast Cancer Research. As always our Community Quilters have worked very hard to make quilts that are going to be

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: 33 Good, 49 Very good, 65 Excellent

donated to various organizations on that day. There will be Guest speakers and also a Quilt shop in attendance. A very enjoyable day, tickets can be ordered from Joan Kroehn on 8569 2469, Anne De Jong 8569 2550, Merrin Plumridge-Peate or any member of the Shared Stiches of Mannum so don't miss out as the numbers are limited. Anne De Jong, Secretary

he children haven’t been forgotten. The Murray Bridge Town Hall presents:

“Hocus Pocus by the Sea” Wednesday 23rd April, 11:00am Murray Bridge Town Hall A fun, interactive theatre performance.

This magical adventure is all about Hocus Pocus Mia. She thinks she is a normal little girl until the day she discovers a mysterious incarnation in her Nonna and Poppa’s overrun market garden at windswept Bluff’s Point, just outside the seaside town of Streaky Bay in South Australia. Tickets are $9.00 each and a ll c h ild re n must b e accompanied by a paying adult. 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.

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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 89

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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Aroona Scout Group hat a busy and exciting term it has been so far for the Aroona Scout Group. We’ve welcomed some new Mannum and Mypolonga youngsters to our troop enjoying their 4 free come and try weeks. We have also had 3 young cubs start linking to the troop bringing the section to almost 20 members. But the fun and excitement doesn’t stop there! This weekend our Joeys and Cubs will attend the 2014 “Revolution” state camp at Woodhouse - the largest event on the Scouts SA 2014 calendar! A temporary tent city is set to house and feed 3000 Scouts aged 6-11 plus their leaders and some parents. A land and sea theme will see all manner of creative activities being enjoyed – from pirate coves to mountain climbing to a land of fun and illusion. 3 0 0 0 people instantly populating one site on Friday night for a weekend takes some “strategising” and a heap of food – think 2500 litres of milk; 4500 eggs; 112 kg bacon; 300 lettuce; 255 cucumbers; 1200 kg fruit;

6000 snags; 3000 hamburgers and 15,200 tent pegs for over 1000 tents. Throughout the weekend the Scouts will rotate through a series of fantastic activities at Woodhouse involving physical and mental challenges with communal dining adding to the mateship element. Needless to say by Sunday afternoon, thousands of young Scouts across Adelaide will have had the time of their lives and will remember this weekend forever! Have you considered Scouting as an activity for your family? Here is some information. • Scouting is a growing world wide youth movement with over 25 million members, 7000 of those in SA. • Scouting is about helping young people being the best they can be. Developing all facets of life so they can grow to become constructive citizens in their communities. • Fun, challenge, adventure and lifelong friendships await those girls and boys, men and women who join Scouts. • Learning life skills, growing in self confidence and gaining valuable leadership and team skills are all part of the Scout program –

delivered by Nationally accredited trained leaders in safe, but still adventurous, environments. • Young males and females can progress through the five Scouting sections – Joey Scouts, Cub Scouts, Scouts, Venturer Scouts and Rovers – or can start in any section depending on their ages.

Scouts SA is working towards having a Scout Group operating out of Mannum in the near future, and the Aroona Scout Group is excited to be assisting in this process. It is a fantastic opportunity for the community to see Scout sections resume in Mannum after a break of many years. Keep an eye out for more information on this front, and details on how to get involved. In the meantime, look for us at the Dawn service next term where we will be running an overnight vigil for our youth members to pay their respects for ANZAC Day. They will spend the night completing ½ hour shifts standing at point in pairs by the Mannum Monument. For many of our scouts this was a highlight for them in 2013 allowing them time to reflect on the sacrifice made during war time to ensure our freedom and Australian way of life. More information on the Aroona Scout Group is available at www.aroona.sa.scouts.com.au and o n F a c e b o o k https://www.facebook.com/pages/Aroo na-Scout-Group-Mannum-Surrounds/2 72195483374 or contact Kelly

Johnson on 0410 041 222 gl.aroona@sa.scouts.com.au Kelly Johnson

Aroona Scouts at an Outer Harbor sailing camp

Cadell Harvest Festival Murray River Giant Pumpkin Competition Cadell Oval, Cadell Easter Saturday 19th April 2014 2pm to 7pm $3.00 children under 16 free Family fun for everyone For more information: www.cadell.org.au or Phone: 0428 518 994 Page 4

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Come and enjoy: Orange and Grape Throwing Carp Tossing Cockroach racing Tug-of-War Easter egg hunt for the children Weigh in and presentation of the Murray River Giant Pumpkin Competition Live Entertainment Wine tasting Pumpkin Scones and Soup Make your own fresh fruit smoothies on the Opal Mid-Murray Smoothie Bike Food Stalls and Market Produce Jam and Beer Competition Bar facilities (No BYO) Mannum Mag

Mt Pleasant Farmers Market Meet Heather Gordon and Moira Brennan arossa locals, author Heather Gordon and illustrator Moira Brennan teamed up to produce Barossa Nanna and the Lonely Chook, a lively and colourful children’s book perfect for adding to your home library.

The authors will appear at the Farmers Market at the Mt Pleasant Showgrounds on Saturday 12th April to chat about their book, and will personally sign each copy, which will be available for sale on the day. Heather Gordon lives at Nuriootpa in the Barossa Valley. A busy grandmother, mosaic artist, and avid gardener, Heather believes that reading teaches children about the world around them, enabling them to develop empathy by identifying with the character in the story. With her grandson living overseas, Heather creates mosaics and writes her books to share with her grandson her life in the Barossa Valley. Moira Brennan calls Truro in the Barossa Valley home. A new mother, scientist and veterinarian, Moira has combined her interests in wildlife and art in her illustrations. Her inspiration for this project was her own and Heather’s pet chickens. Moira reads to her young son and believes children need to be read to from an early age so they not only learn but have that special bonding time crucial to their development. This is her first book. The Mount Pleasant Farmers Market is open every Saturday 8am - 12 noon. Issue Number 89

Mental Musings

Aminya Mid Murray Homes for the Aged

here has been a very positive response from the community to the design and features included in the plans for the 18 additional residential aged care places. The architects have now submitted documentation to the Mid Murray Council for d e v e l o p me n t a p p ro va l . Documentation is also being prepared to enable tenders to be called in June. Current expectations are that a contract will be let by late June with construction works commencing in July. The Board expects that the additional places will be available by mid 2015. Details are being prepared of items required to fit out the new individual resident rooms a n d c o mmu n a l a r e a s . Consideration will be given to displaying works by local artists as well as items of historical interest from the district. Fund raising for

equipment, furniture and landscaping has commenced to assist with the purchase of items not allowed for in the project budget. Budgets for 2014/15 have been endorsed by the Board for the residential services, the ILUs, community houses as well as for the building project. Significant changes are being introduced by the Australian Government from 1st July 2014 as part of the Living Longer, Living Bette r reforms announced in April 2012. The changes involve new processes for determining accommodation charges and care fees for residents who enter care after 1st July this year. The Board and senior staff are preparing for the new arrangements by identifying prices for the different types of accommodation available. Details will be included on

both the Government’s My Aged Care and A min ya websites. Revised documentation for prospective residents is also being prepared. On-going improvements have been made to the gardens and grounds around Aminya, including the units. The continuing support of the volunteers from the Mannum Garden group and ILU tenants in developing the landscape is greatly appreciated. Several new volunteers have joined Aminya over the past few months and are providing valuable support to residents. Volunteers are developing plans and propagating plants for landscaping of the new garden areas. Glen W Cooper, CEO

Things are not always as they seem ur own preconceived ideas of a situation; a person we don’t actually know or an activity with which we have to get involved often turn out to be quite different from how it actually is. The anxiety we, or others suffer because of our mindset and discussions could possibly have been avoided. Not that free speech is wrong; but being aware that we alone don’t have all the answers and know everything about things that haven’t even happened, can help with peace in our community, as well as our own lives. So muse on.

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Whistle Toot PS Marion and Mannum Dock Museum

any new faces could be seen at the very well attended cruise preparation day held on 22nd March. This was in response to the recent advertisements on commercial TV channels. Wood was loaded, beds made up, and the galley and dining room cleaned up in readiness for passengers on the Mannum to Swan Reach cruises (Wed 26th – Mon 31st) which are mostly booked out on the upstream trip. Warm weather is predicted too, so it should be a

great cruise and weekend for all involved in the Swan Reach Country Musical Festival. Next on the cruising calendar is Easter time when the PS Marion goes out for three consecutive days for short Devonshire tea cruises (19th, 20th and 21st April). Passengers can choose to disembark at the Museum wharf and visit the Museum or stay on board for a longer cruise. For more details please ring the Mannum Dock Museum or visit the website. In the Dock Museum, work continues on the second stage of the upstairs display area of the “All Steamed Up” display. Soon to be installed in the back section of the upstairs area is a large interactive map of the Murray Darling catchment

area. Visitors will be able to highlight areas of interest by activating a series of switches. Work is still in progress on the third enlarged photo in the ground floor chamber. This photo is to be situated behind the stern of the replica of the PS Mary Ann. When finished, these eye-catching photos will highlight the whole display area. Revamping of the Mannum Dock Museum website continues. New to the site will be a link to information about the museum’s educational excursion program. Contact numbers for the Mannum Dock Museum and Visitor Information Centre are: Phone: 8569 2733 / 8569 1303 Website: www. psmarion.com Jenny Twigden

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Old Mannum Primary School Land Fund We Cannot Afford to Lose it

he Old Mannum Primary School Land Fund has been set up to raise money to buy back the old school land for the Mannum community. Please donate today. We cannot afford to lose it. Money can be donated at BankSA in the name of:

Mannum Primary School Land Fund BSB: 105-185 Account No: 030042440

I have good news and bad news. The good news is, we have enough money to pay for our project. The bad news is, it’s still out there in your pockets.

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Issue Number 89

Ageing in the Murraylands

Renewable Energy Makes Sense

with Millie hen bad things happen, we certainly do not in the city, see the best in people and namely, those of Mayor and the worst. Accidents, illness, CEO of the local council. When death, natural disasters, crimes, we lived in the city, we knew the and the list could go on and on. Mayor because she lived over Reactions to the recent fires in our back fence, but we knew the hills to our west are a nothing of the CEO and his/her microcosm of human reactions performance, let alone what they and responses. We’ve seen looked like. Living here we c o mp a s s i o n , s u p e r l a t i v e know both personally, see them generosity, giving until the at events and hear and read giving hurts and beyond that, opinions of how they are doing heartfelt gratitude. And we’ve their jobs. seen attitudes of ‘the world owes Do we appreciate and me’, and nasty, mean behaviours acknowledge their work? Mayor that don’t deserve description. Dave and CEO Russell Men and women who are in r e s p o n d e d quickly, positions of responsibility in the appropriately, compassionately, co mmunity, gover nment, co-operatively and competently business, insurance companies, to the crises caused by the fires. volunteer services and so on can Most of us have no idea of the readily become the target for personal cost to them and their bad behaviours, and they can get families that such leadership it from both sides, from those extracts, but personal cost there who are not getting their own always is. way and from those who think Thank you. We know the job resources are not being allocated goes on, and we thank you. Millie properly. Ah, the challenges of Sillie Millie says: being in a position where the “Some days you’re the bug, buck stops with you. Some days the windshield!” Two such positions stand out in country areas in a way they

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wo weeks ago, admiring the wind-swept barren hills of Palmer sculptor Greg Johns, we walked the ridges between exhibits. Beauty and ingenuity were all around us. A friend concluded that we should all reduce our need for fossil fuels, rather than erecting more wind farms. In the windiest state we clutched our hats, accepted his thought and walked on, certain that this alone wasn’t the total solution. We now generate 27% of SA electricity from the wind. The wholesale price has dropped considerably, and our two coal-fired stations each shut down 6 months every year. Climate scientists consistently warn of the need to limit increase of global warming to 2C on pre-industrial levels. They’ve also argued that human activity is the main cause. Mankind’s ingenuity and dominance drives a monstrous ‘ship’, extremely difficult to turn. Yes, we can use less, work wiser, smarter, while keeping a cautious eye glancing back on industry and jobs. The world uses around 31 gigatons of carbon each year. To limit global temperature to 2C

rise, we can’t use more than 565 gigatons total. We will reach that in 18 years, unless we can ‘turn our ship’. Now scientists are thinking 2C is too high! The old fossil fuel industries sail on, developing known reserves without costing in and paying for their carbon emissions (without the carbon tax). The value of their shares is based on extracting and selling these known stocks. Hey, you’re p r o b a b l y a n u n wi t t i n g shareholder through your superannuation. But it’s not all doom and gloom, friends. Did you know that in the last 10 years solar PV systems have shifted from the most expensive to one of the cheapest methods for generating electricity? Our 1 million plus solar roofs in Australia have helped in this economy of scale. Wind energy is following the economic trend. Denmark will meet its goal of 50% renewable electricity by 2020 from its wind farms, and 100% by 2035. The Palmer development proposed by Trust Power is just another small step towards a sustainable future. Jacqui and Max Merckenschlager

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Out Of This World

Mannum Community College

Astronomerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Corner ooking at the night sky around 8pm sees the brightest star Sirius directly overhead. A little later and the constellation Scorpius is on the eastern horizon and its back bone seems to lie on the limb of the horizon as it rises through the haze of the atmosphere. Venturing out at this time you may see in the south the main part of the Southern Cross with the smaller part of its kite like shape, pointing towards the north. The constellation the Corvus (Crow) is roughly north of the Southern Cross and in the north is another star, Denebola, on the tail of the constellation of Leo the Lion. These three constellations are near the twelfth hour meridian. Because there are 24 meridian lines then this is half way around the globe that is the night sky. The tail of the Scorpion is at 18 hrs and Orion is nearly at 6 hrs with zero hour running down inside of the great square of Pegasus. The zero hour and 12 hour meridians are termed equinoctial colure and 6 hour and 18 hour are solstitial colure. Jupiter rises after 3pm in Gemini and Mars, in Virgo, near Spica rises after 8:30pm. Saturn, in Libra, rises around 10pm leaving Venus shining brightly at magnitude -4.5 at nearly 4am in the morning sky. The planets, stars and comets that we actually see in the realm of the night sky are changing all the time. We only see a portion of the night sky each night as Earth travels at great speed along the imaginary meridian road map which we have constructed. Finding the constellations that form each of the four easily recognisable, seasonably visual points in the earthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s orbit opens a way of joining it all together.

CMASSA Sports Day 2014 he Mannum Community College CMASSA team had a fantastic day at Swan Reach, competing against students from Swan Reach AS, East Murray AS and Cambrai AS. There was some great talent displayed in both track and field events. Congratulations to all participants. It was pleasing to see the effort that students put in, both in individual events and team games. Thank you to the parents, care givers and friends who attended and assisted in any way to help the day run smoothly. Congratulations to the following trophy winners: Jasmine Coombe Runner up Intermediate Girls 1500m Kellie Modra Runner up

Intermediate Girl Champion Amy Dohnt Runner up Sub Junior Girl Champion Kobee Dabinett Runner up Mini Sub Junior Boy Champion Cody Krollig Runner up Sub Junior Boy Champion Cody also set a new record for the Sub Junior long throw event. SAPSASA Swimming 2014 Congratulations to our MCC students Amy Dohnt, Brock Heward, Max Worthley and Mitchell Heward for being selected to be part of the Mu rraylands S A P S A S A sw i m m i n g t eam. The y competed on Friday 23rd March at the new SA Aquatics Centre (Marion) against all country regions in the state. Joy Marks Mannum Community College

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My Pet Topic

Mannum Hospital Auxiliary

Guinea Pigs

uinea Pigs are great pets and are very hardy. Guinea Pigs have an absolute requirement for high levels of Vitamin C to ensure good health and normal life. Without the supplementation of dietary Vitamin C, guinea pigs can develop ranges of different deficiency related diseases and become very ill and even die. Rabbits and guinea pigs should never be housed together; rabbits carry respiratory bacteria that can cause fatal infections in guinea pigs and both have different dietary requirements. The natural diet of a guinea pig is grass, and they benefit from a high fibre diet in captivity. All grasses are suitable and lucerne is acceptable particularly for pregnant sows and growing young. Guinea pigs are susceptible to obesity especially when fed on mixes high in grain as they

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Sexual Maturity: 4 months Origin: Europe Pet Suitability: Very Good Sociability: Easily handled and tamed, can become skittish if handled roughly. Multiple guinea pigs can be housed together, though guinea pigs should not be housed with rabbits. Natural Diet: Herbivorous, variety of rough grasses and fresh plant matter high in Vitamin C. Vetafarm Preferred Captive Diet: Furry Friends Guinea Pig diet, Furry Friends Meadow Hay. V etafarm Recommended Additives: Salad greens, Chinese vegetables, coriander, milk thistle, Furry Friends Vita-C Plus Tabs, Furry Friends Vitasol Drops. Vetafarm Recomm ended Parasite Control: Furry Friends Mite and Insect Liquidator. Contact Vet: For fur loss, weight loss, long teeth, lack of appetite, limb paralysis, straining to urinate. Information gained from and reprinted with approval of Vetafarm.

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The Hall

Pause A While

Alive and Well

with Mannum Interchurch Council horrific acts of judgment which we ignore to our peril, God always, sometimes miraculously, preserved certain people who were predestined for his purposes. There was always a new start. Ultimately this resulted in the birth of Jesus the Christ. Jesus reveals the ultimate triumph of love over wrath, mercy over justice, healing over destruction. God declares humanity guilty, and in the face of the most perverse display of human evil imaginable, namely deicide (the killing of God), God stepped down from the bench into the dock, took the sentence upon himself in the person of the eternal Son Jesus, and suffered the full force of divine justice at the hands of cruel humans. As we reflect upon the crucifixion, we see ourselves represented in those men. Jesus died as the unblemished sacrifice, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring us to God.

hat a month it’s been at the Hall! Our Attendee’s have been enjoying whatever comes their way, it’s great to know that we can come together on our weekly days and just pick up where we left off. I think that comes from being in touch with each other and knowing when to listen when needed. Last year we were pleased to have Mr Peter Sweeney, Director Horwood Bagshaw, come and talk to us. Last Wednesday was the highlight of this year, especially for the Men. We took up the invitation from Peter to have a personal guided tour of the site, absolutely fantastic! After a very quick hour we were supplied with a delicious lunch and you can imagine what the talk was for the rest of that afternoon! A Big thank you to Peter from the Hall. We will continue with different speakers each month. If you would like to find out more about what’s coming up next please ring. Don’t forget we have our Bargain Corner open each Mon/Wed/Fri so drop in; we may have just the something you’re looking for. We have two gentlemen attending the Hall who play Guitar and sing, so it’s nice when they start entertaining us and prompt us to sing along. I have stressed this many times when I write in the Mannum Mag about the Hall! If you are lonely and need someone to talk to (please) come in for a look around and share a cuppa with us (we don’t bite), I promise. Looking forward to seeing new faces in the coming months.

Annette Rissmann Secretary/Treasurer

After the Ark had successfully landed on Mt Ararat, the survivors went forth. After a while, one of the wives noticed her father-in-law sitting on the ground and chewing animal hides. Every now and then, the father-in-law would chew a particularly hirsute hide and make a notation on a tablet. The wife asked her husband what his father was doing, to which the son replied, “What can I say, there is Noah counting fur tastes.” Page 10

Noah the Movie

he movie ‘Noah’, directed by Darren Aronofsky, starring Russell Crowe and costing around $125m, raises the question of what sort of God we have. Some will try to dismiss the God of the Bible as nothing but a petty, vengeful, angry God, while others will seek to dismiss the wrathful elements of the Bible and focus on God’s loving attributes, perhaps claiming that the New Testament God supersedes the Old Testament one. But both approaches are deficient, as both Testaments reveal the same God and both reveal his wrath and love. The problem lies not with God, but with humanity. It is human sin and rebellion that are the problem, not an angry God. His anger is simply the righteous reaction of justice and holiness to human sin. Yet God, while displaying his justice, persists with this rebellious creation. Despite

This reconciliation is offered as a gift, simply to be received through faith. An amnesty of far greater significance than any offered in post-apartheid South Africa (which in many ways was inspired by the gospel) has been made available. This is grace, undeserved mercy and favour. Love wins but eternal truths such as justice and righteousness are not abandoned. God’s goodness, love, power and transforming presence can be trusted and made a foundation for our daily lives. Judgment Day turns to something to anticipate, not to fear, when we turn to Jesus as our saviour. The local churches invite all members of the community to join with us to worship this living and forgiving, truly present, peace offering God this Easter and beyond. Rev Mike Steicke

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Mid Murray Support Services Community Chatter

t has been a very busy month at Mid Murray Support Services. We have been successful in gaining further funding for our Home and Community Care Program; to help support isolated people in Upper Mid Murray region (Morgan and Cadell). This is a joint project with Mid Murray Council. We now have the funds to purchase a vehicle for transporting people in these areas. MMSS is a volunteer driven organisation and we are always seeking new volunteers. Currently we are seeking volunteer drivers – all expenses such as fuel are reimbursed, volunteer receptionists to work at our office and also the Mannum Community Hub. If you have Office Admin experience, the Hub would value your contribution.

We have just finalised our application for funding for our Adult Education Programs for the coming year. Based on feedback from the community, we have designed our new programs to suit the needs of the community. Some courses on offer will be: • “First Click” Basic Computing • IPad Training • Digital Photography • How to use Windows 8 • Garden to Table • Jewellery Making • Mosaicking • Money Matters – Understanding Finance/Budgeting

The Mannum Community Hub also has numerous interest groups now operating at the Hub on a regular basis. We encourage you to come over and take a look. Art with Evelin is continuing with some amazing creations by her participants. Weight Watchers and The History Group

meets regularly. You may have seen brochures around town for Tai Chi and Yoga, please give us a call to register your interest. The Community Garden is flourishing, the community is encouraged to come along and join in. The group meet at the Hub each Wednesday afternoon. Finally don’t forget our Official Opening and Family fun day on Sat 12th April starting at 11:30am: bouncy castle, art fun, Opal, demonstrations by our user groups, food, etc. It should be a great day of celebrating what our Community has and can continue to achieve. Liz Hatwell, Coordinator Mid Murray Support Services

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Trash and Treasure Purnong District Hall Saturday 19th April, 2014 8:00am Start Egg & Bacon Breakfast Sausage Sizzle Lunch Licensed Bar Sellers $10 stall Sellers from 7:00am Contact Sue Neate: 8570 4303 to book a site ($10). Tables inside available. All money raised goes to the repair and renovation of the Hall.

Anzac Day 2014 Dawn Service Thursday 25th April Mannum War Memorial Service commences 6:00am Pastor Mike Steicke will officiate

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

Aroona Scouts will conduct an all night Vigil from 1800 on the 24th

Mannum & District Neighbourhood Watch Next meeting Monday 5th May at 7:30pm Leisure Centre Russ Dellow Area Coordinator, 0428 813 201

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 Leisure Centre COME AND TRY Tai Chi Classes 3:30pm Tuesdays Renee’s TTB and Pilates Class 6:00pm Wednesdays High impact aerobics and boxing 6pm Thursdays WANT THAT LITTLE EXTRA KICK? Try Personal Training with Lani Contact Deb at the Centre for more information 8569 0185.

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uring the hand-over to our new Treasurer, there has been a delay in the processing of accounts. The new Treasurer, Neville Bottroff, is doing his utmost to remedy the situation. Accounts for the Holiday Edition and Mannum Mag for February and March, which had not been processed, have now been sent in one envelope to save on postage. If there are any errors or any difficulty with this, please contact Neville Bottroff on 8569 1370.

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ADVANCE WARNING TRAFFIC DISRUPTIONS Randell Street, Mannum

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Garage Sale 36 William Street Friday 23rd May and Saturday 24th May 10 am to 4 pm Donations of any items for sale, including furniture and bric-a-brac, are welcome. Anyone with large items to contribute should ring 8569 6040 and we will arrange for them to be picked up.

Mid Murray Council in conjunction with the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure wish to inform Businesses and Residents of Mannum and surrounds of a partial road closure in Randell Street, Mannum commencing on Monday 28 April 2014. The partial road closure will be in place to allow contractors to undertake remedial works on a collapsed retaining wall between Trewartha Street and Parker Street near the Monument Corner. Traffic Controls will be in place and every effort will be made to minimise disruption to traffic movement. No works will be undertaken between 7am – 9am and 4pm – 6pm Monday to Friday to assist with higher volume daily traffic flows. Residents are encouraged to utilise alternative routes if possible. At this stage Council is unsure of the time frame for the proposed works, however further advice will be provided following initial soil testing results. The works are to be undertaken following damage caused by heavy rains in 2005 and 2010. For further information please contact Tom Avery at the Mannum Office on 8569 0100. Russell J Peate, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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A Hole Tale But Not the Entire Story he gold leaf lettering on the door read

Department of Transport, Main Roads, Communications, Tourism and Digital Economy. He moved forward

to open the door but before he could touch it opened with a whoosh of sound. An attractive young woman approached the other side of the counter to greet him. “How may I help you?” she asked. “I wish to find out when a hole in a road will be repaired. It has been there for some months and nothing appears to have been done about it.” “One moment please,” she said as she punched buttons and spoke into a small microphone in front of her mouth. “Mr Too Long will speak with you if you will go to booth number three.” Along one wall was a row of glassed booths each with a number in gold lettering. He moved to number three reaching it at the same time as a smartly dressed younger man did. Inside the booth the younger man introduced himself as Mr Too Long. “And you are?” “Roger Seebohm,” the visitor told him shortly. Too Long turned on the computer which sat on the desk between them. There was the whine of a hard drive being read then

a garish coloured glow was reflected from the face and eyes of the operator. “Now” said the young man briskly, “whereabouts is this hole located?” “In the middle of the road,” replied the older man. “No, I mean what road or street. You see the first thing I must do is determine whether it has already been reported and recorded.” “Finniston Road, Waverley,” said Roger. There was a soft stutter of keys as Too Long typed the details. After a few moments he nodded as he read whatever was displayed upon the screen. “Yes, well with your report that site has now become an official location,” Too Long said. Roger was puzzled. “What do you mean, ‘an official location’?” he asked. Too Long straightened his tie. He looked rather self-important as he said, “Well you see we receive a great many reports and it would take an inordinate amount of time to investigate them. We have a responsibility to the public to be as transparent as possible in our operations. So we have a system of assessment that must be satisfied before a site can be officially recognised. The cost of formally

recognising a hole exceeds ten thousand dollars so we have to be fully responsible in our actions. It is necessary for a hole to be reported ten times before it advances through our system to the next stage. Your hole has now reached that condition.” “So now the hole will be repaired,” said Roger. “Well no, there are a number of other steps to be taken first.” “And what might they be?” Roger wanted to know. “For this particular hole the next step is assessment to determine that it is actually a hole.” Roger felt a little exasperated. “What exactly do you mean? Of course it is a hole, otherwise I wouldn’t be wasting my time here.” Too Long in his turn also looked a little exasperated. Why was the public always so obtuse? The simplest of systems designed to make cost effective the repair of recognised holes seemed to be beyond their comprehension. No wonder the minimum qualification for any worker in the Department had to be at least a master’s degree in administration or management. Continued page 16

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A Hole Tale But Not the Entire Story, from page 15

“We have a series of hole profiles provided to us by a highly reputable consultant who was awarded a PhD for his ground breaking work. If your hole should match one or more of these profiles it will become an official ‘Hole to be Repaired’.” “Well that appears to be clear, albeit a little long winded. I suppose that is why it costs so much.” “Well not exactly. You see the cost I cited was the cost of the hole reaching the status that yours has now achieved. Assessment is another expense.” “I suppose the assessment will be done this afternoon or tomorrow morning,” said a smiling Roger. He was feeling much happier now that it appeared that finally the hole would be fixed. “Not quite,” Too Long told him. The assessment is done by a consultant firm. We don’t actually have those sort of workers employed here. Now our prime assessors are currently fully engaged in another state and it seems that it will be several months before an assessor is available to us.” “Why don’t you engage another firm?” “We don’t consider that such a step would be ethical and remember we must be transparent to the public. Besides the chairman of the consultant firm is also a member of the governing board of this department so it would be unwise for my superiors to take any such action.” Seebohm heaved a small sigh. “Okay, suppose my hole meets the required profile. What happens then?” “The site is then passed to a quantity surveyor who proceeds to determine the amount of material and plant that would be required to affect a proper repair.” “And then?” Roger persisted. “After that it is assigned a priority and when it reaches the top of the list under its particular priority then a contract is awarded to one of the principal contractors

who determines the order of priority of their own work schedule.” “So then the hole is finally repaired,” said Roger. “We can’t always be so assured of that result. You see other matters can influence the long term outcome.” “Can you put that simply?” Roger asked. “Well you see the department is allocated a certain amount of funding each year. It is not sufficient to repair all the holes. In addition more than what has been budgeted may be required for the minister or various executives to attend conferences interstate and overseas. That money must come from the total budget which means there is less to spend on repairs. And of course in an election year much of our funding must be spent on publicising how well we have served the public. This occurs irrespective of what party is in power. So you see this has been an election year and all the executives and the minister have been overseas almost continuously attending high profile conferences. To put it plainly we have run out of money and will not receive any more before the next budget.” “Does that mean you will all be out of a job?” Roger wanted to know. “Not exactly! We always have funds to pay for the important parts of the service such as the administrative staff in its various forms as well as the various contractors and consultants fees other than the actual repair of the road surface. After all from an employment perspective that is the least significant and both ourselves and our political masters regard employment as a criteria.” “But you people actually don’t do anything,” Roger said. Too Long appeared to take umbrage at that statement. “I must disagree.” He said. “We are the backbone of the whole service. We

provide records, maintain standards, bring management skills and order to what had once been an insignificant service that no one considered important. Once there were very few questions asked in parliament.” “Yes, that’s because the roads were kept in good repair,” replied Roger. “Perhaps,” admitted Too Long. “However today we are meeting World’s Best Practices which was not being achieved before.” “That is because before no one worried about such rubbish. It was more important to get the job done than to have a thousand records and a hundred PhDs.” Too Long shook his head in wonderment. “Do you know that once when someone came in off the street such as you did, the clerk at the counter who had no management degrees used to telephone our Works depot. We actually employed people who fixed holes in the road. The clerk would report the site to the works foreman who raised an order and a work gang would visit the site that day or the next. The same gang would not only repair the hole but fix any other road matters which needed attention.” He paused and took in a sobbing breath. “Now is that any way to run a properly organised department? No, today we have complete records and qualified people to deal with every aspect of the matter. Who has ever heard of a road repair being attended to without records and within the same day as it was reported. Thank goodness we have come such a long way since then.” Roger said thank you in a subdued voice and walked to the automatic doors which opened with a whoosh. He left shaking his head at modern progress. The Diarist

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Mannum RSL nzac Day is only a couple of weeks away and all is in readiness for a big day. Work is progressing on the Memorial Wall at the Monument and will be ready in time for our Dawn Service. So polish up the medals and join us in honouring our heroes. As previously mentioned the Lions are cooking the breakfast of bacon and egg sandwiches. The bar will be open from 6:30am and will remain so until late. The wine tasting held at the club rooms last month was very successful and Partalunga Wines seem to have made a few new friends here in Mannum. It is hoped to organize another event later in the year.

Teen Challenge

Dates for the Diary Wednesday 2nd 1600 Happy Hour Wednesday 9th 1600 Happy Hour Wednesday 16th 1600 Happy Hour Thursday 17th 0900 Anzac Appeal Badge Sales at Foodland and IGA Thursday 17th 1100 General Meeting at Club rooms Wednesday 23rd 1030 Aminya Anzac Service Wednesday 23rd 1600 Happy Hour Thursday 24th 0900 Anzac Appeal Badge Sales at Foodland and IGA Friday 25th 0600 Anzac Day Dawn Service Wednesday 30th 1600 Happy Hour Don’t forget that you are all welcome at our Happy Hours so come along and meet the gang.

een Challenge – Mannum are excitedly looking forward to moving into the Mannum Community Hub. We are planning a fun opening day for Friday 23rd May which will include outdoor mobile laser skirmish and a band as well as new equipment and games. Leaders of Teen Challenge SA will be here to celebrate with us and give us some wo r ds of encouragement as we look forward to great things ahead. Preliminary plans for the year includes continuing Tag fun events starting with rock-climbing on 16th May, a camp, after school

The Badge The price of freedom is eternal vigilance

programs and a new-look ‘Convertible Café’ (or maybe even a new name). We also have lots of new ideas and suggestions to help create opportunities for young people and their families to share great times together. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank the Mannum Medical Centre for their kind donation at the end of last year for ongoing programs this year – especially the Princess Series. I’d also like to thank all those who are involved in planning and preparing for exciting times ahead. Joy Marks, Teen Challenge – Mannum

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Murray Bridge Matinee Series

Mannum Museum Steam & Blacksmith Days

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.

Rich River History comes to life! Operating Schedule 2014 10:00am – 4:00 pm

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Step back in time and enjoy the romance of steam on the Murray and be amazed at the blacksmithing talents taking us back to the days of old which is now an amazing art form. • 1 hour cruise on board PS Marion departing Mary Ann Reserve then enter the Museum from Arnold Park Wharf. • Randell’s Steam Works Shop. Watch the Key Beam Engine in operation. • Black Smith Shop in operation, teaching our youth as to the history of manufacturing and the hardships associated with metal production from years ago. • Explore the “All Steamed Up” interactive display, be a River Boat Captain & steer along the Murray; study the river map; understand the science of steam power. Museum Entry:

$7.50 Adults $4.00 Child, $20 Family ticket (2 adults, 3 children). Museum Entry & a short cruise: $20 Adults $10 Children Contact Mannum Dock Museum for more details 6 Randell Street, Mannum SA 5238 Phone: 8569 1303, Web: www.psmarion.com Email: museum@psmarion.com

“Come Together” Thursday 24th April 2014, at 11 am After the March matinee, which was a celebration of being Australian, the April matinee is going to be very British. “Come Together” will be a concert featuring popular music from Britain in the 60s and 70s. It will include songs from The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Petula Clarke, Queen, Elton John and others and will be performed by a collection of Adelaide’s finest singers and musicians assembled by Emma Knights. 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. The Murray Bridge Regional Gallery has two different exhibitions for you to see throughout the month of April. “How Does your Garden Grow” in the Main Gallery and Vicky Nottage Sculpture Court is an exhibition featuring five contemporary artists whose work is informed by their interpretation of garden – from an intimate domestic scale to a global environmental view. Dealing with themes of flora, domestic production, a sense of place, seasonal change, and water quality and security, the diverse views of what constitutes a garden and how it grows are expressed through painting, photography, poetry, wood-fired ceramics and plant-dyed textiles. And maybe chickens! This exhibition has been curated by Winnie Pelz and features the work of Morgan Allender, Matthew Bradley, India Flint, Dana Kinter and Petrus Spronk. At the same time, in the Jean Sims Gallery, “In Touch with the Elements” by Kath Vernon will give you the opportunity to touch, to connect, to be with hand built ceramic forms. The Murray Bridge Regional Gallery is open from Tuesday to Sunday.

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For more information about any of these services Please phone Coralie on 8569 0240 Monday to Friday Between 8:30am to 4:30pm Or Pick up a handbook which outlines the fees and services available from the Hospital, Medical Centre or Dom Care Office Page 18

Volunteering at Aminya Can you spare a couple of hours per week, or even once a month? Would you like to make a meaningful contribution to your community? Aminya has many roles which a volunteer could assist with including:  Activities and games  Morning/Afternoon Teas  Reading (Newspapers, mail, stories)  Craft  Accompanying residents to appointments  Men’s group  Shopping  and many more! All volunteers require a National Police Check which is free of charge for volunteers. To find out more please phone 8569 1749 and speak with Ruth, Wendy or Natalie.

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Aminya “Village People” Barbeque

The call from Lyn said “The weather on Saturday is kind, Lets do a barbeque for Aminya`s retirement village folk.” Invitations, meat, salads, plates, helpers were on our mind, We even remembered to invite the lawn mowing bloke. Tables were laid with tablecloths, serviettes, and flowers, Guests arrived, introductions made: “Sorry dear I forgot your name.” Stories of childhoods, from so long ago, while away the hours, “We`re being treated like royalty,” said the 25 who came. Pumpkin soup, thick, hot and creamy was the first of our lunch, Barbeque meat, hot crusty bread and fresh salads made by many. We ate and talked to neighbours we never knew: a happy bunch, “Has everyone had some of each,” check we didn’t miss any.

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Family Fun Day to Officially Open the Mannum Community Hub

Pavlova, fruit, cream, delicious bread and butter pudding, appetites sated, Tummies full, memories shared, new friends made, hearts happy and gay. Rae tabled Aminya’s extension plans which were thoughtfully debated. Three cheers and thanks to the planners, cooks, helpers and those who came on the day.

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Link SA Shopping Tours! urray Transport Connections is a central point of contact for transport information and coordination of services in Mid Murray Council and the Rural City of Murray Bridge. We can help with information about local bus, taxi, coach and community transport services, including information about fares and ticketing, subsidies and concessions, areas serviced, timetables and routes, wheelchair access and eligibility. Murray Transport Connections also helps coordinate transport options for residents who are unable to access transport, for a variety of reasons. If you are unable to access public transport, and you are not able to drive yourself or find another person to transport you, please contact Murray Transport Connections to discuss what options are available for you.

In last month’s Mannum Mag, we reported 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”. Utilising some of this transport funding from Council, we are pleased to announce that we are partnering with Link SA, and will be partly subsidising a brand new transport service for residents of Mannum: Link SA Shopping Tours!

Commencing in May this year, Link SA is offering shopping tours for residents of Mannum: • Tuesday 6th May - Tea Tree Plaza • Tuesday 2nd July - Ikea and Harbour Town • Tuesday 9th September - Rundle Mall and The Central Markets • Tuesday 10th December - Tea Tree Plaza If you do not drive into the city any

more, but would love the opportunity to have a great day out and go shopping, the subsidised cost for these trips is $25 per person. For more information, or to make a booking (bookings are essential) please phone Link SA: phone 8532 2633. If you have a general enquiry about transport, or you would like to know how you can get to where you want to go, please contact Murray Transport Connections: Karyn Baker or Natalie Davis Mid Murray Council 49 Adelaide Road Mannum SA 5238 PO Box 28, Mannum 5238 Phone 1300 190 869 or Email: kbaker@mid-murray.sa.gov.au

Mannum History Group he History Group was founded at the start of the Century with a major aim of preserving the memories of people living in Mannum by housing their documents, photographs and oral recollections in a Community Archive. We did not want to see valuable social history transported to the dump. While recognizing the wonderful job done by the Mannum Dock Museum in preserving and displaying our River History, those who are concerned with their own families needed to have a place to go. How wonderful then to announce we

have a home at the Hub. We have access to computers and a storage facility and are able to work and to hold our meetings there. There is also a double room for speakers and public events. Do come and see us on 12th April at The Hub from 11:30am. Our presentations include: Footsteps in time – the Main street of Mannum as a Powerpoint presentation on the white screen; Help with Family History; A photographic display of what we know of the Primary School (Please bring your memories, contributions etc for scanning and return) and information of

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

9:30am

Knitting Group. Bring your craft along and join in! Tea/coffee provided. For $7, stay for a cooked lunch. Tuesday 10am-2:30pm Social Day. Bingo in morning and games in afternoon. Cost $7 for the day which includes cooked lunch. Thurs/Friday * 10:00am Scrabble Day. (*Alternating Thursday/Friday. Dates change so please ring to confirm times.) Come and enjoy a relaxed game of Scrabble. Cost $2 for the morning or $7 with a cooked lunch MONTHLY 2nd Monday 1:30pm Mannum Red Cross 1st Wednesday 7:00pm Wellbeing Nucleus Discussion Group. Evolved from Meditation, Pastoral Care, Enneagram, Art & Soul Groups. 2nd & 4th Wed 11am-2pm Men’s Group. Socialisation and companionship. $7 for centre based activities including a cooked lunch. Outings are held on a regular basis. Costs may vary on these days. 1st and 3rd Wednesday Card Afternoon. Bring your cards and participate in a 1:30-3pm friendly relaxed game of 500, Canasta, Bridge, Whist (the choice is yours!). Cost $2 (includes afternoon tea.) 4th Wed 6:30-9:30pm Men’s Discussion Group.  Mike McDowell 8569 2818.

our activities including the May History Month coming up. Also, due to popular demand, we are running the one day guided Eco Tour again. This time we’ve got a bus and van as well as cars if necessary. Cost: $15 plus a meal at Cambrai or Sedan. Date: 7th May. Find out what secrets lie in the back lanes of Mannum. Problems with cost? No worries. Let us know as isolated people may be able to attract assistance. Looking forward to the future. Kay Stevenson, 8569 8161

Mannum Hospital Programs  8569 0200 Audio Clinic: for appointments  1800 057 220. Child & Youth Health Services:  1300 733 606 for appointment. Community Nursing Service: Murray Mallee Community Health Service  8535 6800. Purchase of Crutches: visit the hospital or  8569 0200. Mannum Domiciliary Care Services:  8569 0240 or through the hospital  8569 0200. Meals on Wheels: Doctor’s referral necessary. Optometrist: For an appointment  8569 0200. Physiotherapy (Private): Consulting Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays Appointments  8569 0200. Private Podiatry: Appointment to be made at the Domiciliary Care Office  8569 0240.

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* Asthma Clinic / Cardiologist / Continence Clinic / Diabetic Clinic / Dietitian / * Echocardiograms / Hypertension clinic / Mental Health Clinician / Psychologists / * Physiotherapist (Public) / Women’s Health Clinic For more information or transport to attend the Day Centre activities, please * Doctor’s referral required contact Louise Haby, Mannum Day Centre Coordinator (8569 0219) Page 20 Mannum Mag Issue Number 89

Musical Miscellany On the Fringe ustralia does have talent. Not the sanitised, highly commercial, over hyped, pap which passes for reality television. The Fringe allows us to hear and see artists who for one reason or another don’t trouble the show business headlines. Being recognised in any of the arts is not just about talent, it is about luck and opportunity and marketability. So we have many musicians, just as talented as the household names, who have to scuffle for their gigs and travel large distances to reach an audience. For those of us who are in the country we should be eternally grateful because these people bring to us live entertainment which we would otherwise not know. Believe me Bruce Springfield or the Rolling Stones or the London Symphony Orchestra are very unlikely to visit Blanchetown or Mannum. And slowly the Fringe is extending its boundaries so that it is reaching beyond the metropolitan confines. All this leads me to say that I had a great musical experience in the Barossa when I saw a Fringe performance at a local winery. The artist was Marisa Quigley who claims

to be a Blues/ Roots/ Country/Folk singer-song writer. What that means is that she crosses genres and is as Duke Ellington said “…beyond category”. The Duke also said “If it sounds good, it is good” and it did. Marisa lived for a time in the Northern Territory and some of her songs relate to this time. Times such as when she met a young woman who lived in Tasmania but had saved to travel to her boyfriend in the Territory only to find he had found someone else. Not original but a personal ballad when Marisa had written the words and the music. The lady wears her heart on her sleeve, so her music is at once musical and also a personal journey she shares with you. As well as singing she accompanies herself on guitar. Looking on her web site I see in the near future she will be in Melbourne, Burleigh Heads, Goodna and other far flung places, always with her music. Appearing with Marisa was Gleny Rae Virus and her Playboys. More musical talent; more beyond classification, although some of their music reminded me of the very unique Western Swing that was part of the

Jokes selected from the 2013 Edinburgh Fringe Festival top one liners list. “I used to work in a shoe-recycling shop. It was sole-destroying.” Alex Horne “My friend told me he was going to a fancy dress party as an Italian island. I said to him, “Don’t be Sicily” Tim Vine “I can give you the cause of anaphylactic shock in a nutshell.” Gary Delaney

thirties and forties jazz scene. Gleny sang, played guitar, piano accordion and violin. I liked the violin because, unlike some country style music, it did not have that particular squawking cat sound; in fact the tone of the violin was very mellow. The bass player (slap bullfiddle) was great at keeping the beat while the guitar player was accomplished and also played the lapsteel guitar. A new addition to the group was a trombone player, dressed as an undertaker and every bit as serious with nary a smile till he left the stage. Again, Gleny wrote much of her own material which demonstrated not only musical ability but also a rather quirky sense of humour. So it was a marvellous afternoon of music. My friend Bill, a jazz enthusiast, was obviously enjoying it for his foot didn’t stop tapping. Memo to music lovers in the country, check out next year’s fringe, there are some real treasures to be found and you may not have to go too far to find them. Peter Weir

. . .and jokes selected from the worst one liners list. Asked, “Do you fancy going clubbing?” I said, “No, it sounds violent.” Geoff Norcott “I once did a gig in a zoo. I got babooned off.” Tim Vine “90 per cent of baking injuries are stress-related. There are people up and down the country having mental bake-downs.” Pat Cahill

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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 Tuesday 11th March 2014 meeting.

• An assessment of the impact of the Eden Valley bushfire on Council assets and infrastructure will be collated and costed to ascertain what State/Federal Government funding may be obtainable. • A survey of the Sedan town centre will be undertaken, so that concrete kerbing and other stormwater infrastructure can be designed, costed and budgeted for 2014/15. • Feedback from various Progress Associations and community groups for a five year Capital Works Program for towns will be considered, prioritised and where possible allocated in the 2014/15 budget. • Investigations continue regarding the construction of a helipad adjoining the Mannum hospital, including the preparation of two concepts for the design of the facility. • Work continues on Cascade Road. Sealing of East Front Road has commenced. • Council’s Building Inspection Policy has been amended. At least 80% of swimming pools constructed throughout the year must be inspected within 2 weeks of completion. The remaining 20% must be inspected within two months of completion. • Kay Schmid and Gavin Smith have been appointed as community representatives on the Open Space

and Recreation Advisory Committee. • Development application fees for community groups have been waived. • A grant of $10,000 has been received from the Dog and Cat Management Board for the establishment of an offleash recreation park at Mannum. Estimated total costs for the project are $15,500. • The Mid Murray Council Animal Management Plan has been endorsed. • Staged repair works will be undertaken to the former Rockleigh school building. A budget allocation will be made for the completion of restoration works by the Mount Pleasant Mens Shed Group over the next two financial years. • Council will join the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure Way2Go programme which encourages safer, greener and more active travel for South Australian primary school students and their communities. The programme will be implemented at the Morgan and Truro primary schools and Mannum Community College. • Council has allocated $20,000 towards the establishment of Town Identity Statements. Arts and Cultural Development Officer, Tess Minett, is working with representatives from Tungkillo, Bowhill, Truro and Swan Reach to create their Statements. • The action to not impose any fines or interest penalties for late payment of current 2013/14 Council rates for those properties situated within the Eden Valley or second Rockleigh

bushfire areas has been endorsed • The revised Murray and Mallee Local Government Association Charter for a Regional Subsidiary was endorsed. • Representatives from Pacific Hydro attended the Council meeting to discuss infrastructure requirements for the Keyneton wind farm in accordance with the conditions of approval. The matters outlined by Council included traffic management, stormwater management and other requirements and the Sustainable Community Fund details and operation. • SA Power Networks has advised Council of the process for the upgrade of electricity supply to Mannum and a suitable location for a local sub-station and HV feeders. • A report on the remaining works at the old Mannum Primary School (Mannum Hub) was noted. Mid Murray Support Services will be requested to advise what financial and/or in-kind contribution they may make towards the remaining works. • The Mannum Dock Museum Board has requested Council to extend the Mannum town wharf at Mary Ann Reserve to provide additional boat mooring spaces for events, and festivals and to overcome potential risks associated with paddle steamer boat traffic at peak times. Council’s Infrastructure Services Director will obtain a draft design and costing for consideration of such extension. • The State Government has provided $110,000 which must be matched by

Council to undertake the following: • Repair of the Mannum wharf at Mary Ann Reserve ($140,000) • Various works at Truro Pioneer Park ($20,000) • Provision of barbecue, seating, shade umbrellas and repairs to change room facilities at the Cambrai pool and installation of barbecue and seating at Cambrai Park ($40,000) • A response will be prepared to the Communication Workers Union highlighting the need for Australia Post services to continue to be provided in smaller towns. • Information advising that the regulation of Marks Landing wetland will not be pursued as part of the Riverine Recovery Project was noted. • A report ascertaining the costs for a targeted bird scare campaign for at least a six weeks period at identified sites will be considered in relation to the problem with corellas and galahs. • A total contribution of $10,000 will be provided for the 2014 Mannum Truck and Ute Show to cover road closures, traffic control, signage, rubbish collection services, advertising for road closures and assistance from Council’s Events/Tourism Manager. • The Remuneration Tribunal has advised that it will undertake a review of Council Members’ allowances and submissions will be received by Thursday 24th April 2014. Russell Peate, CEO Mid Murray Council

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Mannum Show Results 2014 his is a selection of the results from the 91st Mannum Agricultural Show held on Saturday 1st March. For a full list of results contact: Secretary, Sharon Stewart, 0417 354 732.

Showperson Quest Miss Tiny Tot: Taylah Skye Braakhuis Mini Miss Showgirl:Abigail Matakanace Junior Miss Showgirl: Sophie Tickner Tiny Tot Master: Harry Frahn Mini Master: James Matthias Grandperson: Elizabeth Wood Horses in Action

A popular event for riders and spectators, with champions selected from events presented across three rings. Cattle

Thanks to all exhibitors, sponsors and judge Amy Holmes. 32 Cattle were exhibited from 7 studs: Big River Grey Stud, Knockando Stud, Rainbow Valley Square Meaters, Savannah Simmentals, Seymour Vale Santa Gertrudis, Skillogalee Simmentals and Willow Rest Square Meaters. Champions

were selected from Big River, Rainbow Valley and Savannah. Sheep

Champions were selected from three exhibitors: Imperial Partners, Grossman Family and Greg Tynan. Wool

The Wool Section was well supported with 26 entries of excellent quality. The commercial fleece section had excellent support with seven fleeces entered in the Ewe under 21 micron section. Ultimately, D McGowan took out Champion fleece with Chad and Jess Burbidge winning Champion Commercial Fleece. Poultry

Champions in 11 divisions were selected from a wide range of exhibitors. Flowers

We had the most entries for this section for 14 years, with a lot of new exhibitors. Floral art was exceptional.

Cookery, Crafts, Needlework, Knitting and Handicrafts, Hobbies and Fruit & Vegetables

These sections all had a large number of entries with many local exhibitors winning in their section. Art

The Art show attracted 132 works of art. The quality of the exhibition was outstanding, in particular the school section had grown in numbers this year. The names of many familiar, popular local artists appear on the winners list, often in several cateories: Roger Baker, Tina Barr, Trevor Hancox, Sandie Kuehne, Benita Schiansky, Tracy Short and Barrie Walker. Photography

Across 83 entries – an increase of 60% on last year – the major winners were: Champion Exhibit: Courtney Ribbons Merit Award: Carol Wescombe Convenors Award: Emily Tickner

There were also 9 Category

Winners: Toni Berlin, Bella Fullerton, Penny Heighes, Melissa MacGill, Janice Mildwaters, Nahum Rasigatale, Courtney Ribbons, Emily Tickner, Carol Wescombe Sheaf Tossing

In 1960 the Mannum Show Society re-introduced Sheaf Tossing competitions to their annual show. That same year a local lad, Philip Rosenberg, was one of the twenty competitors. He gained 3rd placing in both the Handicap and Championship events. He has continued to compete every year since and this year was his 55th consecutive year as a competitor. This is a remarkable achievement. This year Phil Rosenberg (alias Fritzy) threw 8 metres in the championship. Back in 1960 his championship height was approximately 13 metres. The 2014 championships were dominated by Daniel Schache, who took 1st prize in all three divisions.

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On My Bookshelf Diary of A Young Man Adelaide 1890 – October 22nd - November 2nd

Daniel makes an intriguing reference to his “matters of heart” OCTOBER 22ND WEDNESDAY 7.15. Dull, rainy, bath, as per usual. Lovely walk home to dinner. Busy till 5. Weeded tennis court. Tea. Practised bicycle riding on tennis court. Attended Prayer meeting knowing my wishes, Mr Rice did not call on me to pray. Walk with Sterne. Lovely night. Took out machine and rode into City, having a splendid run down Frome Road and a heroic pull up Brougham Place. Home 9.30. Supper. Bed 10.30. OCTOBER 24TH FRIDAY Bath 7, routine. Home to dinner and tea. Rainy and stormy. Sisters and Alfred attended Cantata “David, Shepherd Boy” by S.S. Union (Polly, Olive and Milly taking part), the building was much overcrowded. I stayed home with Mother and Eliza and laid new linoleum in dining room -

worked till 10.20. Tremendous showers of rain. Girls came home wet. Supper. Bed about 11.30. OCTOBER 25TH SATURDAY Slept late. Bath about 7.30. Office 9.20/12.15. Dined at Woodville. To Victoria Square, City and marched with procession of about 40 Sunday Schools to old Exhibition grounds - lovely day. Sports delighted children. Conversed for some time with Frank Burden (probable Missionary to China) and Bosher. The great crowd sang “Forward be our Watchword” and “God be with you” to the music of a military band, with fine effect. Walked home. I am afraid my heart has received a severe “smite”. Tea. Balanced a/cs, wrote diary, rode bike to Medindie and Gilberton - lovely bright night. Supper 10. Bed about 10.30. OCTOBER 29TH WEDNESDAY 6.15 Bath, bike to Medindie. Routine. Raining all day. Home

to dinner per Car. Hindmarsh at 5. Home to tea. Today promised to instruct boys’ gymnastic class at Hindmarsh Institute Hall - street boys. Attended service 7.30 with sisters and Alfred, church meeting, S.S. meeting, farewell to Frank Burden who goes to China on Monday next to act as Missionary, with A.S. Devenish and Rogers. OCTOBER 30TH THURSDAY Routine. Busy, dined in City. Home 6, tea, sundries. Sterne called, with him to City and heard “David, Shepherd Boy” by over 1000 voices, Polly, Olive and Milly taking part. Home about 10.15. Bed 11. OCTOBER 31ST FRIDAY Routine. Lunch in office. Very busy - doing Paymaster’s duties. Paid several hundred men after 5pm. Tea. Attended Bible class and read “Fasting” and discussed. Home about 10.20 bringing Polly from Singing. Took blind girls home.

Bed about 11. NOVEMBER 2ND SUNDAY 6.45. Bath. Lou and family here. Routine. Revised address. Away at 10.30 with sisters and blind folks. Conducted services at Destitute Asylum preaching from notes, from the text “They who are whole have no need of a Physician”. Felt more comfortable and at home than heretofore. Home 12.45. Before school visited Belchers. This is the first visit since my receipt of the duties of absentee visitor for the Baptist School. After school took a warm farewell of Frank Burden who shortly goes as a Missionary to China. Stroll with Hendry. Bartlett from Port Lincoln came to tea. Attended service 6.20. Rice preached and Frank Burden bade farewell. To Mills’s with Bartlett, thence to City. Home 10.15. Supper, in bed about 11. Jo Kader

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Mannum District Hospital

he readers of Mannum Mag may be aware from previous articles that the Mannum District Hospital and other hospitals in the old Mallee Coorong Health cluster had been preparing for accreditation in February 2014. The great news is that all the hospitals have passed the accreditation survey with flying colours and that a number of recommendations from the previous survey have been reviewed and confirmed as being met. Thesurveyorspraised Mannum District Hospital for the quality of care provided, its services and the progressive and positive relationship with the Mannum Medical Clinic, benefiting the local community. The independent surveyors from Victoria spent a full day at the hospital, interviewing staff, patients, family members and a local GP. They also spent time reviewing accreditation evidence, including the results of audits, surveys, patients’ and visitors’ written feedback, existing documentation, policies and procedures. There were also interviews with hospital management and information was sought about our regional health governance and systems that are in place, which enable hospitals like ours to function safely and professionally. As you can see it was not an easy task, however the great outcome was worth it. Nevertheless, the surveyors left us with some homework to do as a hospital and a health region,

asking us to look into the area of ‘Antibiotics Stewardship’. I am sure you will wonder what this is and what it has to do with the hospital and Mannum. Antibiotics Stewardship is an important topic that is starting to affect the whole of Australia, as well as the world and requires action now. In simple words, it refers to the inappropriate and excessive use of antibiotics in health and other areas since they were first prescribed in the 1930s. The antibiotics have been so effective and powerful that they have been used to treat many diseases and infections and have saved millions of lives. However, the excessive utilisation of antibiotics has contributed to the emergence of antibiotic resistant bacteria. Patients with antibiotic resistant infections are more likely to experience ineffective treatment, delayed recovery, recurrent infection and even death. When bacteria become resistant, it means that the only way to treat the infection is to utilise a more powerful antibiotic and if we continue to follow the current trends, we will soon run out of options with antibiotics becoming ineffective. According to the safety and quality website, the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program aims to improve the safe and appropriate use of antibiotics. This involves a series of actions taken by hospitals, GPs and the general population related to minimising the risk of infections,

improving hand hygiene and surveillance of hand hygiene, and providing doctors with tools to enable them to administer the appropriate antibiotic for the appropriate disease. This approach has proven to be effective with good results obtained. This is not to say that you won’t be prescribed antibiotics anymore, however next time you visit your GP, they may look at other options and treatments, if safe to do so, before prescribing antibiotics. If you would like more information, please visit the website listed below. I would like also to take this opportunity to thank the people of Mannum for supporting the Hot Rod Show on Sunday 9th March and for making donations to the Hospital Auxiliary Volunteers. There were many visitors and many beautiful cars on display on the day, with a large amount of money donated which will be utilised to buy necessary and useful medical equipment for improved patient care. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us on 8569 0200. For more information Call the SA Health Media Line Telephone: 08 8226 6488 www.twitter.com/sahealthnews www.youtube.com/sahealthaustralia

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‘Hocus Pocus’ By the Sea – A magical adventure “at the Murray Bridge Town Hall” Suitable for 4 – 12 year olds Wednesday, 23rd April at 11:00 am All tickets: $9.00 Outback Hocus Pocus Mia thinks she’s a normal little girl until the day she discovers a mysterious incarnation in her Nonna and Poppa’s overrun market garden at windswept Bluff’s Point, just outside the seaside town of Streaky Bay in South Australia. A fun, interactive theatre performance for children.

***** 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 89

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What Do I do with This Cloak Thing? t’s quite embarrassing really. Me, a stoic, dragging this expensive thing around and trying to look unconcerned. I’m supposed to be above all that emotion stuff. I really don’t dare wear it; my comrades in arms would laugh me out of the camp. For one thing, it’s a pagan garment, with the fringes and everything. Like those priests wear that strut around that temple all the time. It’s lovely and warm and I used it last night – just as a blanket, mind. I even paid to get it washed – well, the blood and everything, you know. That’s the trouble with scavenging things from the executions. I don’t know what came over me, even bidding for it. I thought of sending it home to my wife but she couldn’t wear it either – it would look even more out of place at home. It’s quite useless really. The seamstresses told me you can’t take it apart because it is all one piece and if you tried to cut it into pieces, the threads would all unravel. I don’t really have room for it in my kit. We have to be ready to move out on command and it just makes everything too bulky to pack. Serves me right, I suppose. I shouldn’t have had so much to drink, don’t usually, but that particular execution really got to me. These ‘revolutionaries’

we crucify usually don’t bother me – they are scruffy fellows and a bad tempered, foul mouthed lot, most of them. Cursing you as you pound in the nails. Can’t say I blame them, but the language. Most of them know enough Latin to really put the wind up, wishing you the most ghastly after life. The others, the ‘outlanders’, curse you in their own language and from the looks on their faces you really don’t want to know what they’re saying anyhow. The last one was different. I got stuck into his detail because I’m new here and I didn’t know my way around, didn’t figure out the others were volunteering for the others so they could get out of it. Awful it was. He prayed for us. At least that’s what the centurion said. I don’t know the language but the look… I’ve never had anyone look at me like that, never. How could you do that? Pray for someone who’s driving nails into you? I mean, the others cursing puts me off. I’m trained to meet whatever comes with dignity, calmness. We stoics are above all that emotional excess. At least, so I was taught. Now I’m not so sure. I’m sure having emotional problems with this cloak thing and I can’t figure why. It’s only a

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hunk of weaving. I should have sold it, straight away, on the day. The locals would pay quite a price, it’s really well made and lovely and soft and so warm. There I go again, getting all emotional over it. Anyway, I can’t sell it, don’t know why but I can’t. I’m taking it into the city on my day off, tomorrow. I’ll find someone who wants it. The cloak is gone. Strange, I was walking in the city with it in my pack and this old man came up and asked me if I didn’t have something to give to him? He didn’t look like a beggar, just an ordinary sort of gentle old fellow. Lovely smile. I didn’t even think, I just handed him the cloak. And he thanked me for looking after it, like he knew where I got it. I knew he wouldn’t buy it, he was a Jew and it was their Sabbath. But he said he’d see it got to the rightful owner. I came straight back and I missed the excitement. They say there’s a rumour the fellow we executed isn’t in that special tomb that merchant put him in. Some even say he’s alive and they’ve seen him? Wonder what he’s wearing? Vivian Garner

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Matinee Series ‘Come Together – British Pop from the 60s & 70s’ “at the Murray Bridge Town Hall” Thursday, 24th April at 11 am All Tickets $15.00 (Duration: 1 Hour) A concert featuring music of the Beatles, Rolling Stones, The Monkees, Petula Clarke, Led Zeppelin, Queen, Elton John and more. Performed by a collection of Adelaide’s finest singers and musicians assembled by local music director, Emma Knights.  Join us for a complimentary cuppa after 10am 

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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

Australian Red Cross THE POWER OF HUMANITY

Cambrai familystore Main Street Cambrai Wed–Fri and Sun: 10AM–4PM Phone: 8564 5244

www.floatfest.com.au rd

3 & 4 May 2014 Mannum For more information: Murraylands Regional Tourist Association Inc mrta@hotmail.com Follow us on facebook Issue Number 89

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2014 PUBLICATION DEADLINES (12 noon) Collate & Fold Home Delivery May Issue 90 Wed 30 April Tue 6 May June Issue 91 Wed 4 June Tue 10 June July Issue 92 Wed 2 July Tue 8 July

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

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

1st Tuesday

7:30pm Agricultural Society, Showground

1st Wednesday

2:00pm History Group, MMSS

Tuesday

Palmer Card Day, Lutheran Hall Palmer. 8569 4184

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

(a service kindly provided by MMSS) Our email account is provided by Aussie Broadband as a community service

Community Meetings Clash Calendar Showground. 8569 2385 9:00am Shared Stitches of Last Wednesday Mannum Quilting Group. Lions 6:30pm Mannum Mens Den, Showground. 8569 2363 Discussion Group. Mike McDowell. 8569 2818 2nd Thursday 1:30pm Prayer Meeting for WEEKLY Mannum, Baptist Church, Mon, Wed & Fri William St. 10:00am-3:00pm The Hall, 5 3rd Thursday Greening Street. 8569 1643 11:00am Mannum RSL, Tuesday & Friday Mannum Rowing Club/RSL 8:00am Walkie Talkies, Lions 4th Thursday Den, Showground. Helen 8569 7:30pm Progress Association, 2275 Meeting Rm Council Chambers. 2nd Wednesday

Tuesday

Last Monday

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

First Wednesday

Noon Mannum Mag Committee, APRIL

Email: editor.mannummag@aussiebb.com.au Contact: General 8569 7392. Advertising: email Editor. Deliver: 71 Randell Street, Mannum SA 5238

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

2014 Community Calendar MAY Cadell Harvest Festival and Crystal and Craft Fair Giant Pumpkin Competition Palmer Cadell Oval Friday 2nd - Sunday 4th Saturday 19th, 2:00pm–7:00pm Ph: 0427 054 336 Ph: 0428 518 994 Web: www.cadell.org.au Floatfest – Kayak /Canoe Event Morgan Lions Easter Bazaar Mary Ann Reserve Morgan Saturday 3rd - Sunday 4th Saturday 19th, Ph: 0488 533 147 or Ph: 8540 2158 or 0438 500 928 0427 766 787 Web: www.morgan.org.au Email: mrta@hotmail.com.au Web: www.visitmurraylands.com True Grit Caudo Vineyards, Cadell Saturday 26th - Sunday 27th Australian designed, military inspired obstacle challenge Email: support@truegrit.com.au Web: www.truegrit.com.au

Mid Murray Support Services

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

Every Three Months

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

Mannum Garden Group Members garden visit Monday 12th, 10am Lions Den, Showground Monday 26th, 9:15am Biggest morning tea excursion All welcome. Contact: Bev Connell Phone: 8570 4322 HymnLovers Sing Mannum Uniting Church Sunday 18th, 2:00–4:00pm Visiting choir. To sing your favourite hymns Phone: 8569 7392

Mannum Leisure Centre Supervised Opening Hours

Contact MMSS for details about these special events. 71 Randell Street, 10 am - 4 pm. Ph: 8569 2129, Email: mmcss@internode.on.net

May 6th Men’s Breakfast 8:30am - 10am at the River Bar, River Lane entrance, Mannum Community Club. Gold coin donation. June 3rd 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

Mon: 10-11:30am Mini Movers; 6:00pm Bootcamp (6 week programs) with Renee Tues: 11-12noon Strength For Life; 3:304:30pm Tai Chi; 6-7pm Power Step Wed: 7:30-8am XTraining Class; 6-7pm TTB and Pilates with Renee Thur: 9:30-10:30am Mannum Movers; 11-12noon Strength For Life; 67pm Aerobics and boxing with Renee Seasonal Evening Programs. Soccer, Mixed Netball, Squash, Men’s Senior Basketball and Aussie Hoops. Meeting rooms available.

Members 24/7 access. All others:Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 3:30pm-7:30pm Wednesday 7:30am-11:00am, 3:30pm-7:30pm Friday 7:30am-11:00am, 3:30pm-6:30pm

Check out the Mannum Leisure Centre Facebook Page for updates on programs such as Personal Training, specials, etc.

Further information: 8569 0185

mannumleisure@mid-murray.sa.gov.au

Deb Roberts, Programs Manager

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

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

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