Mannum Mag Issue 90 May 2014

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May 2014

Mannum, South Australia 5238

Issue Number 90

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Mannum RSL he lead up to Anzac Day 2014 has once again been quite hectic with the usual Service at Aminya which was very well attended by 20 who sang their hearts out.

We also had a service at the Hospital this year and 22 attended. It is great to see so many participating.

The Anzac Appeal Badge Days were very well supported by locals and visitors alike and our thanks go to all who donated so generously.

As most would know by now the section of the Memorial Wall nearest the flagpole has been demolished and rebuilt. Many thanks go to the Mid Murray Council for their contribution of funds, also to Leon Warhurst who has done a superb job. The wall now has a nice clean look which shows off the plaques dedicated to the men and women who served in the various conflicts. It is proposed to renovate the other end of the wall during the year so that the Monument will be shown off to best advantage.

Anzac Day itself was a great success with the Aroona Scouts again conducting an all night vigil and

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showing us the discipline of our youngsters. The Cadets from 622 Squadron at Murray Bridge volunteered their time for the Catafalque Party, which I’m sure you’ll agree was the icing on the cake. Many thanks, to Squadron Leader Lawrence Ng for his dedication. The poor guy had to pick up their rifles at RAAF Edinburgh at 0400 in the morning. This year, the addition of the “RSL Choir” certainly helped to get everyone involved, thank you all very much.

The Lions did a splendid job of cooking very tasty bacon and egg sandwiches for 340 people. We hope they made a good amount of money to further their important civic projects.

Happy Hours have continued to be well attended with 20 to 30 members and guests meeting up for a chat and a drink, as usual the girls bring the “occasional” plate of goodies to share and most of us go home well fed. Don’t forget that ALL are welcome and we would love to see you there.

The Badge The price of freedom is eternal vigilance

Down to Earth Mannum Community Garden Group id you know there is a prosperous little garden out front of the Mannum Community Hub that you – YES YOU – are welcome to visit and enjoy?

Our small, friendly group meet at 10am on Wednesday mornings, starting with a cuppa and catch up and then moving outside for a ‘play’ in the garden. Pop by and pick some fresh parsley for your cheese sauce – it’s full of calcium you know – or some fresh basil for your spaghetti sauce; bring a daisy to plant or sow that packet of seeds you haven’t got around to yet! Remember how good nature is for our mental and emotional

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Ageing in the Murraylands Calendars & Dates Church Services

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wellbeing – outside watering, weeding, picking and the best part of all - eating delicious produce!

What could be better? There’s no need to commit weekly to feel a part of your Community. ‘Down to Earth’ would like to thank the Serenity Nursery and Nuleaf Organics for their generous donations.

Thanks so much.

Speedy recovery to Bev – we miss you and the garden does too.

Gardener’s thought for the day: Don’t let little things ‘bug’ you!

May is History Month Frayville School Reunion See page 5 Mannum History Group See page 2 Old Mannum Photographs See page 21 and 26

Deb Bates

27 Musical Miscellany 18 Out of this World

19 Pause A While 8 Whistle Toot

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Deadline 30 May for publication in the June issue

Praise for Emergency Response Dear Editor, I’d like to respond to Vince Critchley (Letters, Issue 89, April 2014).

Thank you for your kind words. I am very proud of the way Council and workers responded during and after the fire storm that went through the eastern side of the hills and Rockleigh. Our community should be very proud of all the people involved including the businesses that donated goods at short notice, the people who prepared food, the fire fighters on the front line and everyone in between. Awesome effort!

Russell Peate and Greg Hill who coordinated the response performed extremely well under the pressure and sometimes the urgent needs of the victims, including removing dead stock.

We have a great community and we should all be proud of where we live. I suggest some people may still need support. If so, please contact Council or Mid Murray Community Support Services. Many thanks to Harry Seager.

I take this opportunity to remind Mrs Bottroff that our debt level has been well documented in this magazine and through our Audit Committee and Independent Auditors. All are comfortable with Mid Murray Council’s financial performance. As for consultation, we meet our requirements and generally more so. We could talk about communication forever or get on with the job, an example above.

There are many great positive projects taking place in our community whether it be Arts, Youth, Lions, Leisure Centre, Mannum Show, Truck and Ute Show or Sporting. Take time to visit the Mannum Football Club and see what they are achieving on and off the field with a good strong positive attitude.

I would also encourage anyone with a positive outlook, community compassion and desire to impr o ve the environment we live in, to consider the role of Councillor.

You will find it a very interesting and rewarding role if you are an active community person.

Mayor Dave Burgess Mid Murray Council

Thank You Dear editor, So many people do things for the benefit of our community and its visitors.

The free outdoor breakfast and church service put on by the Lutheran Church people for the third year in a row was a fantastic event. What a glorious morning!

The continual emptying of rubbish bins at public areas, organised by our council over the holiday period, certainly did not go unnoticed particularly by locals living nearby.

So thanks again, volunteers and paid workers alike.

Roslyn Udy

Stray Cats Dear Editor, The residents of Aminya Community Village are deeply concerned with the stray cat problem on our grounds.

These poor, unneutered animals, abandoned by heartless people, are breeding, starving and pose a health issue to us and our nursing home.

We have telephoned the local Council, only to be told that we can borrow traps to catch these poor creatures, but “disposal” is our problem!

We are pensioners – mostly unable (health-wise) to action and pay for this.

Our Aminya (overseeing) body have also tried to resolve this issue to no avail.

It behoves me – being an animal lover – to bring this issue to our Council’s notice once more.

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

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Please, Mannum community, get behind us with this issue – our elderly residents deserve action and a resolution of this matter.

Shame, shame, shame on our Council authorities.

Patricia M Dingler

Hail and Farewell Dear Editor, Greetings from Koroit, Victoria. Dennis and I have left Mannum after over 20 happy years to be near my family as we get older. It is a lovely area here, “cow country” and very green.

Koroit is 18kms from Warrnambool and 18kms from Port Fairy. We have a cosy little cottage within walking distance of the shops and we are settling in happily.

My “Shared Stitches” friends will be interested to learn that I have joined a weekly “sit and sew” group at Yangery Cottage Quilts, about 6kms away. When I first walked in to the shop I was greeted by the friendly owner, Criss Smith and when she learnt I was from Mannum she shrieked and hugged me she was born and bred in Mannum! Criss’s maiden name was Westphal and she lived in Crawford Crescent. She and her husband Glenn, who was from Murray Bridge, have an excellent shop, lovely stock, lessons given, a machine quilting service and a lovely area for quilters to meet and sew (and talk).

Our last few weeks in Mannum were so busy that we didn’t get a chance to say goodbye to many people. There are too many to list, so to all our friends, neighbours, local business and professional p e o p l e a n d o u r ma n y acquaintances we say farewell.

We look back on our Mannum years with many happy memories.

Au revoir.

Jo Kader

May is History Month

bout Time: South Australia’s History Festival, will be held throughout the State during the month of May, with 470 events provided by about 300 community groups. The Festival is presented by History SA and is a chance for South Australians to explore and share some of the important stories from the past that have shaped our state and formed our identity.

A program book is available from the Visitor Information Centre, the Mannum Library, the MMSS and other locations in Mannum In addition, Open House Adelaide will be held during the weekend 3rd and 4th May at 78 locations in Adelaide and the metropolitan area. This is an opportunity to inspect some of the architectural gems in the city and to see the interior of buildings that are rarely open to the public. Further details are available on the About Time History SA web site.

The Mannum History Group has organised two events which are described in the festival program. These are Explore the Mannum Cemetery on Sunday 11th May when an information centre will be provided at the cemetery to assist visitors with information relating to grave locations and family history records. The second event will be Mannum’s Geological, Agricultural, Architectural and Banking History display, during the month of May, at the Palm Court Café and Restaurant at 49 Randell Street. This display will also include class photographs from the old Mannum Primary School On 7th May a Eco/History tour will be arranged to visit many historic and environment sites in the Mid Murray Council area.

Contact Kay Stevenson 8569 8161 for further information.

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Graham Hill

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Longer letters addressing important matters will not necessarily be excluded. In general, aim for about 100 to 150 words, or less. Letters must include contact details for verification.

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Ageing in the Murraylands

Pension Puzzle

with Millie Social Inclusion and Ageing three of the 265 clients

oneliness, depression, anxiety, self-absorption (often about bodily needs and functions), haunted by hurts long past, fixation on one problem out of all perspective – and so the list goes on. New research confirms what we’ve observed for years amongst the elderly living at home, namely, serious mental distress and isolation from other people.

Community care agencies who require staff to be multi-skilled (the philosophy of ‘one Careworker can do it all’) easily conclude that providing someone to do practical tasks in the house, like personal care and housework, will also cover a person’s social needs, or the other person sharing the house will do so. Recent Australian studies show these conclusions are wrong. A Careworker focussed on getting the jobs done will have less time and ability to create a meaningful relationship with the person they help. And, living with others does not protect against loneliness. It’s the quality of personal relationships that counts, people coming together, being connected and interacting with one another in a fulfilling way.

One study by the Benevolent Society found that one in

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studied were classified as socially isolated by their case managers, and psychological distress was common and often quite severe. Principal researcher, Judith Teicke, said holistic, comprehensive assessment of clients’ psycho-social needs should be built into community care services.

A Council on the Ageing study in Victoria produced a similar result.

Social mapping is an assessment tool that has been used in the social welfare field for decades. I wonder why the aged care sector has taken so long to learn about it and incorporate it in their work. Could it be that they are too heavily influenced by the medical model and draw senior staff from that field, with the result that people are seen as sick or well, handicapped or not, in primarily physical terms?

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Sillie Millie says: There was once a Professor of Church History at Yale Divinity School who was dying. His family was gathered about the bed and one of them said, “I think he’s dead”. “Check his feet”, another said. “They’re still warm”. “Well, no one can die with warm feet”, was the reply.

Then the professor stirred a bit and said “Joan of Arc did.” He gave a chuckle and died.

Puzzle ow many words of 4 or more letters can you make with these 9 letters?

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like my pension – as long as I don’t have to get too involved with Centrelink because I do not like long sessions listening to awful music. Anyway, it has been pretty good to me, the pension. So far. There’s a cloud on the horizon though.

Its name is Tony Abbot.

Well, maybe that’s not quite true. Maybe it’s more like Tony through the eyes of the media. Tony hasn’t actually done anything to me yet.

Tony hasn’t even made noises like he’s going to do anything. The media has. A lot.

My problem is, who do I believe? Nobody really. Why should I? It’s not like they have a track record of believability, either media or politicians. So, do I hide my spare cash, what there is of it, under the mattress. Or maybe put the house in the kids’ name because it is rumoured to become an asset. Both are a bit risky. And Centrelink would know. Centrelink knows everything, it’s all in the computer. I don’t even

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have to put it there. They know when I leave the country and when I get back.

I know because I got the date a bit wrong once, only a day or so, and they let me know.

There’s no hiding from Centrelink.

Only solution I can see is to fill up the credit card, use up the savings, mortgage the house in one of those reverse mortgages and spend that, go bankrupt and let them sue me. By then, I’ll qualify for legal aid, the government can pay all expenses and I’ll have two options. Go to gaol in which case, I’ll get free room and board in one of those ‘low security’ places or be declared incompetent, in which case I’ll get free room and board and room service.

By the time they catch up with me, it’ll be too late to care anyway. Should take years, free room and board will be just what I need by then. And won’t I have had a grand time getting there?

Party anyone?

Vivian Garner

Today we would like to thank Albert for his service to our company. Albert is someone who does not know the meaning of impossible task, who does not know the meaning of lunch break, who does not understand the meaning of the word no.

So we have clubbed together and bought Albert a dictionary.

Two elderly ladies were discussing the coming dance at the over-sixties club. “We’re supposed to wear something that matches our husband’s hair, so I’m wearing black,” said Mary.

“Oh dear,” said Betty, “I’d better not go.”

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et in the first half of the 20 century, Philomena is inspired by a true story of a mother’s search for her lost son. The boy was removed from his unmarried mother by the nuns at an English country home for girls who had got pregnant out of wedlock, and “sold” to a couple in the United States. The mother carried the grief with her for the rest of her life, until a journalist heard of her situation and persuaded his newspaper to fund a search for the boy. The search took Philomena and the journalist on an amazing journey to America and back to England to try to find her son, but I won’t divulge how it ends.

It is a disturbing story. The way that Philomena was treated by the nuns who helped her in her time of need was

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heart-rending, and shows the worst side of the Catholic Church. Yet it is not an anti-Catholic movie, because so many other institutions, both secular and religious, were equally guilty at the time, and even since then.

But the other side of the movie is inspiring and powerful. Even before we learn how the story ends, we see Philomena’s ability to forgive the perpetrators of the wrongs done to her.

From a Christian point of view, she is a Christ figure who forgives her abusers.

Christians will appreciate that the theme of forgiveness in this movie is consistent with the truth – that the only way to peace and healing is through forgiveness and placing things in God’s hands. Easter is a fine backdrop for this movie.

The movie stars are Steve Coogan and Judi Dench, so viewers are treated to quality acting. A supply of tissues may be necessary for the sad parts of the story, but there is also a challenge there for believers and unbelievers alike to ask themselves, “Could I forgive those who have mistreated me in the same way that Philomena forgave her abusers?”

The movie night is an initiative of the Mannum Inter-Church Council to raise funds for the Mannum Christian Pastoral Support Workers (Chaplains). It will be held on Saturday 31st May at 7:30 pm at the Lutheran Church Hall, Cliff Street, Mannum. Entry is free but donations will be accepted. All are welcome and supper will be provided.

Old Mannum Primary School Land he Mid Murray Council purchased the old Mannum Primary School in 2010 for $165,000 (including GST). The Old Primary School was in a state of disrepair and vandalism. The Council has undertaken the full restoration of the School at a cost of around $230,000.

Works undertaken include the following:-

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• Removal of asbestos and repairs to burnt timber floor • Connection of power to site • New water connection • New sewer connection • Repair and replacement of all electrical power and lighting and installation of emergency lighting • Made good existing plumbing and glazing and connected water • Demolished existing lean-to • Construction of new toilets and kitchen • Termite eradication and treatment • Serviced airconditioners • Checked, serviced and rewired computer Page 4

Request for it to Be Provided to Council cables etc • Provision of new floor coverings • Fire safety • Security • Cleaned, patched and painted all internal walls • New downpipes and underground to street

The restored Mannum Community Hub was officially opened by the Mayor Dave Burgess on Saturday 12th April 2014. The land adjoining the Primary School is on 3 separate titles. The land has been available for purchase for over 7 years and it is understood that it has not been sold, as it has not been economically viable to do so.

It is believed that the rear 2 allotments make the land difficult to develop.

The Mid Murray Council considers that the rear 2 allotments, which includes the former Primary School oval, should be gifted to Council for open space and /or community use. The proposal could be a Mannum Mag

partnership between the State Government (providing the 2 allotments to Council), the Community (through Mid Murray Support Services including the Men’s Shed and Community Garden) and incorporating possible residential development on the allotment fronting Walker Avenue. The provision of the 2 allotments to Council could also be utilised by the Mannum Community College and would provide much needed open space and community use land for the benefit of the State Government, Council and the Community.

Council has written to the new State Member for Schubert, Stephan Knoll to meet with the relevant Minister to discuss the proposal for the gifting of this land to Council as freehold land for this purpose.

Russell Peate, CEO Mid Murray Council

Issue Number 90

Aminya

Frayville School Reunion

Mid Murray Homes for the Aged

lanning for the 18 additional places and associated services is nearing completion with tenders expected to be called during May. There has been a high number of builders register interest in the project. The project time frame is for the additional places to be available by mid 2015.

The Living Longer, Living Better reforms announced in April 2012 continue to be addressed in readiness for implementation for new residents who enter care after 1st July this year. Revised documentation is being prepared to include details on room pricing and the new means tested care fee.

All Commonwealth funded residential aged care services across Australia are required to comply with the reforms approved by the Australian Government.

Details will be included on both the Government’s My Aged Care and Aminya websites.

The Board is assessing the extent to which some refurbishment of the existing 32 places and communal areas can be undertaken during 2014/15. The aim is to

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provide relatively consistent features and services across the existing and new areas.

To accommodate the new main roadway entrance from Adelaide Road the removal of some of the existing garden area which leads to the current entrance will be required. Volunteers are planning to relocate sections of the garden during May. There is currently a two bedroom independent living unit available at Aminya on a license to occupy basis.

Details can be obtained from Wendy Gowling or Glen Cooper at Aminya, who can also arrange for interested persons to inspect the unit.

The summer lottery conducted by the Friends of Aminya Group was drawn on Wednesday 23rd April with first prize being won by C Baker. All other prize winners have been notified. The Friends of Aminya thank donors of the prizes for their contributions. Thanks are also extended to the community for their continued support.

Glen W Cooper, CEO

re-union of former school pupils, relatives and friends of the Frayville One Teacher School will be held on Saturday 17th May 2014 from 10am to 12 noon.

Frayville School was opened in January 1932 and closed in July 1943.

The school building is situated in the corner of a paddock about 2 kilometres north of the midway point of the Mannum/Palmer Road. It is owned by Mr Rob Bowring who had the school building largely restored for the 80th anniversary in 2012 at his expense as a classroom.

Interested people are invited to attend the Re-union on 17th May. For further information please contact Kevin Scheer on 8523 7509.

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Kevin Scheer

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Plus chef Andy prepares fresh lunch specials – at an affordable $12!

It’s a great way to enjoy lunch with great music, food, nostalgia and inexpensive drinks. See you there.

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Winter Theatre s we head into winter, what could be better than a trip to the theatre and a nice cuppa with friends?

The Rural City of Murray Bridge and Out of the Square are presenting two of Adelaide’s greatest cabaret artists, Sandi McMenamin and Jan McAskill in “I Love Being Here with You” for the Matinee Series performance on Thursday 22nd May (see page 26).

During May, Murray Bridge Players and Singers will also be presenting the musical, “West Side Story”.

The season will run from Friday 16th to Saturday 31st May with performances on Friday and Saturday nights at 8pm and Saturday and Sunday afternoons at 2pm.

Ticket prices are $23.00 for Adults and $18.00 for Pensioners, Students and Children.

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Future of Food Production ello readers and councillors. With the discussions on the Future of Food production and our local experiences with very dry conditions at times, we need thought and planning to grow food in difficult conditions.

Many scientists are working on developing super grains and of course there is the very controversial genetically modified food, hailed by some and decried by many.

Some of the driest countries in the world can teach us a lot from the way they have adapted their eating habits to create delicious and nourishing food.

Of course, some like me,

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may not find grasshoppers appealing, but it is a very high form of protein and since they appear in vast numbers at times and are treated as vermin due to crop damage, perhaps a rethink would be a good idea.

Many of the plants that do thrive in this country are in fact classified as weeds and so perhaps with controls in place, another rethink might be appropriate.

The Mexican population have as a main food source what we eliminate as a pesky weed. I refer of course to cacti – the family Opuntia.

Time after time we see creative cooks preparing

delicious meals made from cacti. It is a staple in the Mexican diet.

With so much land around the Murraylands lying idle, should some plantations of Opuntia be cultivated for the future?

Water chestnuts could be grown in our waterways and there are many other suggestions open for discussion. All I am saying is that the time to look to our next generation’s food supply is now!

For the well being of all, would those with the knowledge and interest in food that is climate tolerant, please add to this discussion.

Gabrielle Drinkwater

Q: How many theatre critics does it take to screw in a light bulb?

A: All of them - one to be highly critical of the design elements, one to express contempt for the glow of the lamp, one to lambast the interpretation of wattage used, one to critique the performance of the bulb itself, one to recall superb light bulbs of past seasons and lament how this one fails to measure up, and all to join in the refrain, reflecting on how they could build a better light bulb in their sleep.

Garage Sale Mannum Baptist Church 36 William Street Friday 23rd & Saturday 24th May 10:00 am to 4:00 pm All donations welcome We can arrange to pick up large items Please ring 8569 6040

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Issue Number 90

Mental Musings

The Hall Alive and Well

utumn and Spring are my favourite seasons of the year and what welcome rain we have had.

Our spinach and pumpkins are growing well in the Hall garden, but some of the plants that were put in years ago have finally given up the ghost and sadly been put to rest.

The months go by so very fast and again it’s that time of the month to let you know what’s been happening at The Hall. We continue to get new people coming in, which is great.

Our monthly speakers are very popular. In early April we were pleased to have Trevor Muirhead represen t i n g M u rray Bridge Men’s Prostate Cancer Support Group.

Trevor was very well

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informed and was able to answer the many questions not only from the men but also the ladies, which was great. Trevor left some brochures for people to take away and hopefully use as a starting point to talk to their family and friends. By the time you read this, our next speaker, Louise Holly from Teen Challenge, will have spoken about Suicide, Drugs, etc. Ms Holly has been with Teen Challenge for many years and she is more than capable to talk on this subject and many others.

Don’t forget! If you are lonely or just have no place to go and talk, please stop

by The Hall we would love to see you.

Annette Rissmann Secretary/Treasurer

Tai Chi for Health

robably most of the chocolates, eggs, chickens, rabbits, etc have been eaten by now and remembrances at Easter time and Anzac Day mourned and celebrated or just mourned depending on your individual outlook.

But, here is the big muse: how do we go on from here?

Jesus died and rose again if you choose to believe, and Anzacs and many others gave and are still giving their lives for country and fellow man.

Yet others are taking their own lives and taking innocent bystanders with them.

What can we do for our community? Good things and atrocities begin with individuals who can encourage others to do likewise.

We can look for the intrinsic value in a person or just put them down in front of others and then gossip

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about them. We can write thought-provoking articles in our own Mag, read reports from various groups and find out what others in the local aged care sector and also what the council is doing.

We can see the Mannum Mag and not read it at all, but let’s all become more aware of our community and work for its betterment looking for ways of encouraging others as we go about our day.

With winter approaching we also need to be aware of what is called a Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) which can be quite debilitating for some folk. It seems that a lot of issues in people’s lives come to a head and a lack of sunshine can affect both physical and mental health; remembering that difficulties are greater for some than others. Muse well.

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Out Of This World

Pause A While

Astronomer’s Corner t around 9:30pm over in the western sky is the largest planet Jupiter. Setting after 10:30pm, it has a reddish tinge because of the atmosphere. A very reddish planet, Mars, is overhead at this time, slowly edging away night after night from the ecliptic star Spica. The planet Saturn, rising around 2 hours later, may need to be examined later when it is above the haze of the horizon.

The somewhat upside-down view of the constellation Leo the Lion is between the strip of our spiral arm of the galaxy we call Milky Way and Hydra the Water snake, the largest but most spread out constellation. Hydra expands between Corvus and the star Procyon, nearer to the constellation of Cancer on the ecliptic. The space in between contains large dark areas which are well worth looking at with large binoculars when conditions permit; clouds and dust tend to block out viewing the faint objects in this region. The constellations of Corvus and Crater the cup are said to be found on Hydras back. Hercules was said to have slain the Hydra, a multi headed serpent, as one of his twelve labours.

If you venture out later the constellation of Orion the hunter has set in the west with Canis Major and its brightest star Sirius shining as a beacon in the constellation. Sirius is always a central star, because of its brightness it is easy to locate through cloud and haze, which makes it useful for direction finding. Because of the brightness of the discs of such stars, locating them during the day may be achieved.

Where glare is a problem, other more dull stars and planets may only be seen during night viewing.

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Dave Allen

Moon Phases New

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Mannum Truck & Ute Show ow into its third year, the 2014 Mannum Truck & Ute Show will again be a crowd pleaser.

Don’t miss this event.

Randell Street and Mary Ann Reserve Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th June

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with Mannum Interchurch Council What if ...? responses.

But I found there is already a ave you ever stopped and beautifully bound book out there wondered about your life? that has these questions and What have you done, what gives the answers.

Also, it has would you like to have done? the really important ‘What Will you go to that place you if’s...?’ in life.

Questions like the believe in after death with following, which were asked by regrets for not having done or the unknown author in God’s had the opportunity to do Acre (see something that you thought was L i t t l e www.godslittleacre.net): very important?

What if... God couldn’t take I would like to have had the opportunity to fly an aeroplane, the time to bless us today but I’ve seen too many TV because we couldn’t take the shows about plane crashes to time to thank Him yesterday?

What if… God didn’t walk have regrets on that score. I’ve also thought about writing a with us today because we failed book called “What if…?” Over to recognize it as His day?

What if… God stopped loving the years, there’ve been a few and caring for us because we times when I’ve asked myself stopped loving and caring for questions like these: What if it others? rains tomorrow? What should I What if… God didn’t send His do to fill in my day? What if I only begotten Son because He can’t afford it? Can I live wanted us to be prepared to pay without it? for our own sin?

I could go on and on and fill What if... God answered our up every page in this magazine with questions like this, but the prayers the way we answered Editor wouldn’t be happy. So I His call to obedience?

It’s worthwhile to “Pause a thought I could just produce a beautifully bound book with the While” and seek the answers. question ‘What if…?’ at the top Oh, and the name of that of every page and then allow the beautifully bound book I found reader to fill in the rest of the is … The Holy Bible.

Pastor Trevor Goodwin question and their own

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Prayer Meetings for Mannum Thursday 8th May, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm, Baptist Church, William Street Wednesday 21st May, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Lutheran Church, Cliff Street

ANNUAL QUIZ NIGHT COME ALONG AND JOIN IN THE FUN MANNUM GOLF CLUB ARE HOLDING A

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Date: Friday 16 May 2014 Time: 7:30 pm Cost: $8.00 per person TABLES OF 8 CAN BE ARRANGED OR MAKE UP YOUR OWN TEAM Please bring along BYO basket supper. FULL BAR FACILITIES For bookings Phone: Club House on 8569 2066 Email: mannumgc@baonline.com.au What if a deaf person has to go to court; is it still called a hearing?

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What if you milked a cow on a trampoline; would you get a milkshake? . . . What if you squeezed harder; do you get condensed milk?

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Mannum Football Club s you read this article, we are now into the month of May and the football season is well and truly underway. We have had a somewhat different start to the season with a game against Imperials on 15th April, then a 20 day break to play Ramblers on Anzac Day and finally another home game against Tailem Bend on 3rd May. There is much excitement around the Club as our senior side is looking the goods once again and our underage sides in particular are going to provide plenty of highlights in season 2014. In our first game against Imperials, the Under 17½ and Under 15 sides tasted success together against this opponent for the first time in decades.

Our new state of the art

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kitchen and canteen is nearing completion and will prove to be a real bonus to our Club. This new addition gives us the most modern facilities available and complements the ambience of the modern clubrooms. Not only will our staff of volunteers be able to work so much safer and efficiently, they will be able to produce new menu items as well as various healthy food options. It is so exciting to be able to provide up market meals at very reasonable pricing.

So why not join us every Thursday and Saturday to watch the teams train or play and then support the Club by staying for a delicious meal in our relaxed modern facilities.

You will not be disappointed!

Go the Roos.

Peter Milsom, President

Mannum Museum Steam & Blacksmith Days Rich River History comes to life!

June 2014 Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th 10:00am – 4:00 pm

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 about 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

HYMN-LOVERS SING Sunday, 18th May 2 – 4 PM Mannum Uniting Church Walker Street, Mannum Join us to sing your favourite hymns For more details, ring 8569 7392 or 0449 947 009

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hat’s the human kind to operate the mechanical kind.

Starting about 8:30 am, two people operating the two printers can usually complete the task before 2:00 pm.

We particularly need someone to assist with the June and July issues – one of the current operators will be away.

If you are able to operate a photocopier, you will be able to add the extra steps needed to operate our printers.

In addi t i on t o our immediate need, it would be valuable to have a number of trained operators on whom we could call when necessary.

You do not need to commit to every issue. If you are able to come a couple of times to learn the process and offer to be on a “call list”, it will be greatly appreciated.

If you would like to offer your services to the production of Mannum Mag please contact Geoff Skein 8569 2385.

The next three printing days are: Monday 2nd June (June Issue) Monday 30th June (July Issue) Monday 28th July (August Issue)

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he new contractor for the letter box deliveries has a different delivery schedule.

Assuming no unforseen circumstances affecting either the production of Mannum Mag or the contractor’s delivery schedule, your Mannum Mag will arrive on the Tuesday following the first Saturday of the month of issue.

Pick-up copies, kindly held for your convenience by some local businesses, will be available after the letter box drop.

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he deadline date for publication in any month remains at the last Friday of the preceding month.

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Mannum Golf Club Competition Results Date: 05/04/2014 Date: 19/04/2014 Competition: Stableford Competition: Stableford Sponsor: Pretoria Hotel Sponsor: C 7 R Gardening S Kendrick 46 T Miller 38 S Kendrick 41 B Fisher C Chadwick 37 B Fisher 35 D Jericho 35 M Odgers N Warhurst 35 D Jericho 35 D Gaskell 34 B Hendrie N Kroehn 34 K Dohnt 34 L Kahl 29 K Bretag

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Palmer Wind Farm he site of the proposed Palmer Wind Farm in the Mid Murray Council area, located on the ranges between Palmer, Tungkillo and Sanderston, is approximately 30km long on roughly 10,000 hectares and has been selected due to the excellent wind energy potential and its close proximity to the Tungkillo substation.

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Development Application Lodged

The Palmer Wind Farm project team lodged the formal Planning Application for the Palmer Wind Farm with the Mid Murray Council on 28th February 2014. The application included outcomes of the site survey works and specialist technical studies that were undertaken to address queries raised by the extensive community consultation.

Trustpower has been advised that Mid Murray Council is currently reviewing the planning application to ensure there is sufficient information for the application to go out for public notification. The Council will inform the community and advertise when public consultation will commence.

Since the previous Newsletter the Palmer Wind Farm project team has continued consulting and informing members of the local community, a range of government departments and other key stakeholders of the project details.

The feedback and input obtained through the community consultation have been provided to the various experts conducting the technical studies to ensure they are incorporated in the planning application that was submitted to Mid Murray Council.

Trustpower has finalised the

Responses Report from the February workshops. All participants should have already received a copy and a copy is available on the website. If you attended the February Community Workshops and you haven’t received your copy, please contact Trustpower.

Project Evolution

Trustpower has undertaken a comprehensive voluntary community consultation process for the proposed Palmer Wind Farm prior to and as part of the planning application process.

The purpose of the engagement has been to provide accurate information on the project and wind farms in general to the community. As well as giving the community the opportunity to influence the project design.

A range of investigations and specialist studies were undertaken to inform the site selection process, assess potential impacts and support the planning application. Through the consultation process the community was provided with updates on these studies as well as the opportunity to liaise with the specialist consultants to understand the process and potentially improve the outcome.

The issues raised during these engagement sessions were documented and incorporated into these specialist studies.

Key outcomes from the community consultation process.

• 29 individual visual simulations prepared for neighbours.

• Number of turbines relocated or removed from high, visually sensitive areas (e.g.

Harrison Gorge).

• Additional targeted property value assessment.

• Background noise monitoring at 16 residences (8 turbines removed).

• Total number of turbines reduced from 130 to 114 • Neighbouring Benefit Agreements offered to around 40 eligible neighbours (boundary within 1km, house within 2km).

Planning Approval Process

T h e M id Murray C o u n c i l Development Assessment Panel (CDAP) will be the approval authority for the Palmer Wind Farm. Now that the Development Application (DA) has been lodged the remaining steps are: • Public Exhibition of the Development Application by Mid Murray Council • Consideration by Council Development Assessment Panel (CDAP) • CDAP Decision In addition to the extensive voluntary public consultation steps undertaken

by Trustpower prior to lodgement, there will be opportunity for submissions to the application during the formal CDAP planning application assessment process.

For more information please visit the project website www.trustpower.co.nz/palmerwindfarm www.facebook.com/palmerwindfarm or Contact the Project Team on 1800 648 690, or email palmerwindfarm@trustpower.com.au Office Address 26 Greenhill Road Wayville 5034 SA Postal Address GPO Box 1512 Adelaide 5001 SA [Selected from Palmer Wind Farm Newsletter 02, April 2014]

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Murray Bridge Matinee Series 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

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by the performance at 11am. Concert tickets are $15.00 each. As May is the Cancer Council’s “Biggest Morning Tea” month, you will be invited to make a donation to this great cause.

“I Love Being Here with You” Sandi McMenamin and Jan McAskill Thursday 22nd May 2014, at 11 am Sandi McMenamin and Jan McAskill are two of Adelaide’s greatest cabaret artists. Sandi is an international pianist and vocalist, well-known as the composer of “Adelaide You’re a Lady” and “The Sea Dragon Coast”. She will pay tribute to her favourite composers and songs. Sandi’s guest, Jan McAskill, is also a singer and pianist who has wowed audiences in most aspects of music over the years – from TV and radio recordings with Wendy Matthews and Billy Thorpe to touring with the Divinyls. These two ladies are a real class act.

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.

After the performance, visit the beautiful Murray Bridge Regional Gallery where “Tough(er) Love”, a new exhibition, is running from 11th May to 22nd June.

Eyre Peninsula is a tougher place than most in which to make art. The region, so far removed from perceived centres of culture with their audiences, galleries and art schools, demands that its artists be very self-reliant and resourceful. To survive and develop as an artist

takes a special kind of commitment. But it gives much in return as a place which offers a sense of freedom from urbanised life, access to landscapes of spectacular beauty and traditional significance, and the knowledge or sense of belonging to this place, known to many as the “West Coast”. In 2010, selected artists from across the region and from different cultural and personal perspectives were invited to explore and express the complexities of this “tough love” affair from which there is ultimately no walking away, no letting go. The outcome is “Tough(er) Love”, presented by Country Arts SA in association with Flinders University Art Museum and City Gallery. The Murray Bridge Regional Gallery is open from Tuesday to Sunday.

Mannum Hospital Auxiliary annum Hospital Auxiliary are hosting a 30 year reunion lunch.

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In order to cater for this event we would ask that you RSVP by 9th May to Mrs Val Gamble, phone number 08 8569 1665.

We look forward to seeing you.

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Here’s Cheers for TOTT op of the Torrens Theatre Group is busy with rehearsals for its new show “CHEERLEADERS” There are laughs aplenty in the TOTT club rooms as the cast of 9 go through the play.

It is set in Dave’s very messy bachelors flat and focusses on the efforts of his neighbours to organise his life for him. Ken is his football coach and Norm is the slightly disreputable old man who is always there, sticking his nose into everything.

The fun starts when Norm comes up with the idea of h a v i n g cheerleaders for the struggling Mt Pleasant Pheasants football team.

Then Dave announces he wants his girlfriend Sharron to move in. He thinks the

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mess might be a problem and asks Dave if his super organised bossy wife Brenda will tidy up for him.

It is a huge cleaning job and Brenda calls in reinforcements but Norm misunderstands her message and tells Dave and Ken that she has arranged for cheerleaders to come and audition. A group of “interesting” cleaners arrive and mix ups, confusion and mistaken identities and much hilarity ensue, and poor young Sharron gets caught up in it.

Throw in a wedding and the man-hungry Mother of the Bride and the poor deluded men don’t stand a chance. Then to top it all off there is a surprise ending that will have the audience on their feet cheering for more.

“CHEERLEADERS” will be performed at The Mt Pleasant Soldiers Memorial Hall on 30th and 31st of May and 6th, 7th and 8th of June. For more details call David or Carol on 8568 2496 or you can order tickets direct through stickytickets.com.au.

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uring 1989 and 1990, Jacqui and I became “seasoned, experienced overseas travellers” after receiving an offer to teach at Mahomed Ali Othman School in the Royal Taiz city of Yemen Arab Republic. Our experiences were profound, from a whirlwind morning tour of Bangkok, to almost being refused entry into Pakistan because rules changed and we discovered that we now needed visas to enter their country, to an absolutely

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unforgettable journey from Karachi into Sana’a, capital city of Yemen... not to mention the amoebic dysentery I picked up on flight. Please take your seats and join us.

BANGKOK FLOATING MARKET I noted we boated engine deep-throated through channels oil-coated past vendors who quoted in voices emoted and dog, dead and bloated, which bobbed as it floated.

JETSETTER My first time international was overnight in Bangkok; on package-tour next morning hostess Suzi tried to please.

Then onward to Karachi and northward for our visas Islamabad’s a centre for all Arab embassies.

Our visas into Yemen secured with dash and drama, we flew back to Karachi where the final leg would start.

On ancient Paki liner, our cabin staff (so weary) tried hopelessly to stem the flow of goods their clients cart.

And overhead the lockers were stuffed beyond their limits; despite persistent efforts many doors refused to close.

A side of meat was taken from one indignant traveller, young children romped around the plane, as heavenly we rose!

No sooner had we levelled, than down the aisle with clatter came trolley bearing cigarettes which passengers could buy.

Beneath the flashing warnings, one hundred flames ignited... the cloud which filled our craft soon shamed the cloud which filled our sky.

In retrospect, I’m sorry I ate the meat they served me; infallibly, my sense of smell had warned me it was off.

I was inclined to leave it, but sharing my suspicions about the mutton’s fitness only made my partner scoff.

Our plane touched down in Sana’a to loud applause from travellers; I wondered what adventures lay within this Arab state.

Already, unbeknowing, the hand of God had touched me …

“Insha’allah Lines” had chalked another victim on its slate.

Note: “Insha’allah” means “God willing” Max Merckenschlager

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Whistle Toot

Hymn Sing-a-long

PS Marion and Mannum Dock Museum

he PS Marion cruised over Easter with local Dick Bromhead and Kevin Hales sharing the skippering for the three days. Good weather helped to attract visitors to Mannum, many of whom took the opportunity of cruising on the old boat.

Her next adventure is to cruise during the canoe challenge Floatfest weekend Saturday 3rd - 4th May. A cruise preparation day on Saturday 27th will ensure that the boat is in good order with wood loaded and the cleaning done.

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The next public cruising times will be during the SA Truck and Ute Show in June.

The museum committee is working hard on the preparations for the Women of the River Exhibition which is planned to be up and running by the end of the year.

Contact numbers for the Mannum Dock Museum and Visitor Information Centre are: Phone: 8569 2733 8569 1303 Website: www. psmarion.com

f you love to sing the magnificent old hymns of the Church, you now have another chance to share in an afternoon of singing your favourites.

The next Hymn-Lovers Sing will be held on Sunday 18th May at the Mannum Uniting church, corner Walker Ave and Greening St. The singing will start at 2 o’clock and continue till we are out of breath, but we’ll take a break halfway through for afternoon tea.

We’ll aim to finish about 4 pm.

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This time, members of the acclaimed Brougham Place Uniting Church choir will be there to help us sing and present a couple of vocal items.

If you’d like to sing your special favourite hymns, please let Carl or Lyn know as soon as possible on one of the phone numbers below, or by email at gross2oz@gmail.com.

The hymn sing-a-long is an initiative of the Mannum Interchurch Council.

For more information call Carl or Lyn on 8569 7392 or 0405 098 450.

Carl Gross

Jenny Twigden

One Sunday a pastor told his congregation that the church needed some extra money and asked the people to prayerfully consider giving a little extra in the offering plate.

He said that whoever gave the most would be able to pick out three hymns.

After the offering plates were passed, the pastor glanced down and noticed that someone had placed a $1,000 bill in offering. He was so excited that he immediately shared his joy with his congregation and said he’d like to personally thank the person who placed the money in the plate.

And there sat our Rosie, all the way in the back, shyly raising her hand. The pastor asked her to come to the front. Slowly she made her way to the pastor. He told her how wonderful it was that she gave so much and in thanksgiving asked her to pick out three hymns.

Her eyes brightened as she looked over the congregation, pointed to the three most handsome men in the building and said, “I’ll take him and him and him!”

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Transport to Matinee Series and Shopping Tours Matinee Series ut of the Square is a network of suburban theatres in South Australia who bring high quality arts and entertainment experiences to regional South Australia. In our region, the shows are held once a month on a Thursday at the Murray Bridge Town Hall. Murray Transport Connections are working together with Murray Mallee Aged Care Group to provide the opportunity to attend these shows.

Murray Transport Connections is able to offer “transport as a last resort” for eligible residents.

If you are unable to access public transport, unable to drive yourself and unable to access another person to transport you, we can assist by providing free transport to these social events.

This service is currently being offered to transport disadvantaged residents in Sedan, Cambrai, Black Hill, Swan Reach, Mannum, Nildottie and Walker Flat. For more information about the shows and to make a booking please contact Karyn Baker or Natalie Davis on 1300 190 869.

Link SA Shopping Tours Murray Transport Connections has received a small grant from Mid Murray Council 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,

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My Pet Topic Worming

here are many different species of worm and each can have a different effect on your livestock and your pet’s well being, which can be fatal if left unchecked.

Ensuring the animals under your care are treated with appropriate products to suit your environment, and treated regimentally, will avoid these easily preventable health risks.

Products will list the types of worms that they are effective for, and the frequency which they should be administered.

Keep in mind the season/time that you worm as each worm has its own life cycle and wormers/drenches may only be effective during a specific time of their cycle.

Changing paddocks, moving house and encountering new animals, or their waste, can change the exposure to types of parasites, and this should be considered also when selecting your worming regime. Typically worming is performed monthly or quarterly, depending on the product. Many of your monthly topical flea treatments for companion animals will also treat some worms, but they may still be exposed to others, so occasional worming with a three month wormer can be a cost effective way of culling the parasite burden.

Signs your animal has worms can include weight loss or not being able to keep condition, dull coat, scooting and visible worms in the faeces (but usually there is a significant burden before this happens).

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and partly subsidising a brand new transport service for residents of Mannum, Palmer and Tungkillo.

The tours available are:• Tuesday 6th May Tea Tree Plaza Shopping Centre • Tuesday 2nd July Ikea and Harbor Town • Tuesday 9th September Rundle Mall and Central Markets • Tuesday 10th December Tea Tree Plaza Shopping Centre

The subsidised cost for these trips is $25.00 per person. If you do not drive into the city any more, but would love the opportunity to have a great day out, contact Link SA for more information or to make a booking. Ph: 8532 2633.

Please note: Link SA requires a minimum of 20 passengers per trip, bookings are essential, and a wheelchair accessible vehicle is available on request (conditions apply).

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. We can help with information about local buses, taxi, coach and community transport services, including information about fares and ticketing, subsidies and concessions, areas serviced, t i me t a b l e s a n d r o u t e s , wh e e l c h a i r a c c e s s a n d eligibility.

Karyn Baker or Natalie Davis Ph: 1300 190 869 or Email: kbaker@mid-murray.sa.gov.au

Worm eggs can be ingested by your pet, simply by smelling grass that a host animal has previously gone to the toilet on and then licking their nose, or even mutual grooming where they can eat flea tapeworm from the fleas on their friend or from grooming themselves. It is important to note that your furry companion could also transfer these nasties on to you, or your children, when they give you kisses. Children are especially at risk, as they are more likely to have saliva exchange when they put slobbery hands in their mouth to eat, etc. There are many documented cases where exposed children have lost their vision with worms burrowing into their eyes.

If you have more than one animal ensure you treat all animals, this includes your feathered and scaled friends, as there can be cross contamination making your worming of one animal ineffective.

Worms in livestock can be calculated by collecting a fresh sample of faeces and taking it to your Veterinarian for an egg count (FEC) to identify the severity and species of the worms affecting your stock.

If you are concerned about the effectiveness of the products you are using, always seek advice from a professional.

Happy Pet Owning.

Jane @ Mannum Pet and Rural, in the old CHIPS building between the two pubs.

Jane Humphrey Mannum Pet & Rural

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Once upon a time there was a very rich businessman who was near death. Having worked hard all his life, he desperately wanted to be able to take some of his wealth with him to heaven and was eventually given special permission by God to bring one suitcase. Overjoyed, the businessman gathered his largest suitcase, filled it with pure gold bars and placed it beside his bed.

Shortly afterwards the man died and showed up at the Pearly Gates where he was greeted by St Peter. Seeing the suitcase, St Peter said “wait, you can’t bring that in here.”

The businessman explained that he had been granted permission by God. St Peter checked out the story and confirmed “Yes, you have permission to bring in one case, but I must check its contents before letting it through.”

So St Peter opened the suitcase to inspect the worldly items that the businessman found too precious to leave behind. As the lid sprang back to reveal the gold, St Peter exclaimed “You brought pavement?!”

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n Sunday 30 March the Golden Stairs Challenge and family active day was organized to raise money and awareness for Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA).

The day started at 6am with the challenge of an 8 hour stair marathon finishing at 2pm. My goal was to run 30 laps per hour, reaching a total of 240. Trevor Muirhead kept tally from 6am Thanks Trevor. Total laps achieved was 241!

Louise Bond organized a cycle ride from Arnold Park to the Younghusband Store leaving at 9:30am. On return a raffle was drawn. The $50 voucher, donated by Brook Bike Shop, was won by Wally Meakins. Sonny Lombardi lead a group of walkers at 11am for a 45min Town walk. All participants received a raffle ticket for a chance to win a giveaway – a $25 voucher donated by The Cottage Window, which was won by Gale Baensch.

Grandisons Men’s Wear donated a sports bag which was won by Fiona Webber.

The Mannum Bowling Club prepared a sit down BBQ lunch. Tea and Coffee was provided. Thanks goes to Males Meat. Rinks were available for social bowls where families took the opportunity – proceeds were donated to PCFA. Children’s activities were at Mary Anne Reserve – including train rides, jigsaw puzzles,

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Fun 4 Youth Van, Smoothie Bike, golf game and shark attack. Club involvement, workshops and demonstrations included Tai Chi for health

by Daphne, Power Lifting with Pam Cutjar, Rowing machine Challenge with Lee Adams, Martial Arts with Jason Webb and Daniel Rossiter, Massage by Louise Jess and Health checks by Jane Adams.

A raffle for an aluminum Susie Quatro wall plaque, signed by Susie Quatro and various artists, was drawn by Trevor Muirhead and won by Kirsty Piggott. Donated by Bear Rock Signs.

I would like to thank Club representatives and volunteers for their participation in the day’s events. Many thanks to the public and businesses who donated money to PCFA with a total of $4095 raised. Also many thanks for the support and encouragement throughout the 8 hours of the stair challenge. Children from the age of 4 years up to participants of 80 years took part in the stair climb throughout the day.

Special Thanks for the generosity contributed by these organizations.

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Food is Life is Food ope you all had a great Easter and enjoyed family, friends and good food.

Celebrating with food is imbedded in many traditions; Easter included and is very hard to avoid.

When faced with tables laden with treats for the taking and gifts of chocolate guilty pleasures, all seemingly designed to over indulge you to the point of a comatose state of being, it is very hard to deny yourself. I should know! At the end of the day it’s about balance, be it in preparing a celebratory feast or attending one. It’s not all doom and gloom when being aware of eating healthy and I for one am noticing healthier options in these situations; less processed foods and more whole and fresh foods are offered. Then comes along the choice of having either cake, cheesecake, a wine trifle, Nana’s cream puffs or homemade custard tarts and right there is the trick to keeping it balanced, choice; choose one small serve instead of a little bit of everything and you haven’t denied yourself anything.

There is one thing though you can never over indulge in at times of celebration and that is connecting with and sharing good times with family and

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friends; the memories will linger and stay with you a lot longer than the calories consumed when your diet is balanced.

Also, very soon I will be able to share some very exciting news regarding the Community Foodie Program, so keep an eye on the Mannum Mag for this.

This month’s recipe is a light Warm Squid (Calamari) Salad perfect for autumn and is dedicated to my friends that had successful fishing trips over the Easter break and returned with a bounty of fresh squid. Top tip for cooking squid; hot and fast or low and slow will result in tender morsels of squid for you to eat.

Warm Squid Salad Dressing 1 tbsp olive oil ½ tbsp fish sauce 2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce 1 tbsp light soy sauce ½ tsp sesame oil Small handful coriander sprigs Toasted sesame seeds for garnish (optional) 1 tbsp oil (I use olive oil) 3cm fresh ginger (approx), grated 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1200-1500g Squid tubes, cleaned and sliced into thin rings 10-12 snow peas 4 spring onions, finely sliced ¼ Wombok (Chinese cabbage), roughly shredded ½ red capsicum, thinly sliced, approx 3cm sticks 1. Place shredded Wombok onto large

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serving platter and scatter over sliced capsicum.

Prepare dressing, combine in a jar (with lid) fish sauce, sweet chilli sauce, light soy sauce and sesame oil, place lid on and shake to combine.

Heat large non-stick frypan over med-high heat.

Add oil, ginger and garlic, stir approx 30 seconds.

Increase heat to high, immediately add sliced squid and toss to combine.

Immediately add snow peas and spring onions, toss to combine.

Continue to cook while stirring until squid is just cooked. NOTE: total cooking time once squid is added, approx 2-3 minutes.

Once cooked immediately transfer to platter (on top of Wombok and capsicum) and drizzle over dressing, garnish with coriander and sesame seeds and enjoy!

Even if you don’t have a ‘glut’ of squid at your disposal, I do hope you are inspired to source fresh squid tubes and try something new.

S w i t c h U p s : Substitute chicken, pork or beef for the squid in step 4. Cooking and stirring for 4-6 minutes or until cooked through. Omit Step 5.

Continue recipe from Step 6.

I am always happy to have a ‘Foodies’ chat or help solve any culinary conundrums you may encounter, cheers and happy healthy cooking. Angie Roesler, Murraylands Community Foodie Phone: 0414 892 525 Email: a.roesler@live.com.au

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Report all suspicious activity. Although it may seem trivial to you, it may be part of a pattern.

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Issue Number 90

Musical Miscellany A Little Bit of the Country

hat music is there that we listen to which can be described as having a peculiarly Australian flavour?

Is there a particularly Australian stream of what is called classical music? There are a few Australian composers but have they actually developed a recognisable Australian style?

Similarly in jazz; there are a number of performers who have achieved international status and almost every jazz player is a composer, yet again is there a recognisable Australian style? If there is such a style then many, myself included, are unable to recognise it.

It is my belief that if we are to look for music which has an identifiable Australian style then I think we must turn to what is known as country music. The music might not be played on Triple J or the almost endless stream of FM and Digital stations that assault the city airwaves yet venture out into the country. It will overwhelm all other styles whereever there is a local radio station not taking its program from a capital city.

What makes it Australian? Isn’t all

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our music derivative? Hasn’t it come from the various ethnic influences that have combined to make this country what it presently is? Well, yes but.

Through the years the music has been adapted and changed. Its heritage I suggest comes from the folk songs of other days, from the American blues, from the bluegrass and western music of the US. There are other discernible influences too. But our Country isn’t as dismal as much of the American Country; it isn’t as violent as much of the blues and although it does combine the tales which belong to folk song it is much more than folk-song. Some of our folk-song has almost achieved the status of National Anthems; songs such as “Waltzing Matilda” and “True Blue”.

Probably most of all it is the performers that make the music unique; Slim Dusty, Tex Morton, John Williamson, James Blundell, Tania Kernaghan, Gina Jeffreys, Beccy Cole, Kasey Chambers and others. What other Australian musician has achieved Australian of the Year? Lee Kernaghan

has. Slim Dusty and John Williamson seem to be poets who sing, for it is the words they write that often evoke the sense of uniqueness as much as the music. There is that identifying of our past with our present; the pioneer spirit, the aboriginal love of the land, the need for care of all parts of the country and the community. I think fundamentally that Country music is about the land and its people and that makes it unique.

You can use the internet to find radio stations which dedicate most of their programming to the country format.

There is also ABC Country which does stream so you can listen on your computer if you have access to the Internet. It isn’t exclusively Australian Country.

So try your luck. Country music is there to be experienced, it can produce the same shiver of excitement and enjoyment as other musical genres. The only real fear is that sometime in the future the Thought Police might interfere in just the same way as they have interfered with Christmas music.

Peter Weir

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On My Bookshelf Diary of A Young Man Adelaide 1890 – November 3rd - November 21st

The vagaries of the weather haven’t changed over the years. Daniel continues his active life.

NOVEMBER 3RD MONDAY

6.30. Bath, cut wood, hot day. Very busy. Paymaster away. Between 2 and 3pm visited solicitors, architects and bankers completing the security and obtaining loan of 1100 pounds. Banked 880 pounds at “Federal” @ 3% at 30 days notice. At 3.20 went down to the Melbourne Express and bade farewell to Frank Burden and A.S. Devenish, Missionaries to China.

Many friends with tearful eyes were present, altho’ the work is a noble one, the wrench of parting is naturally very painful.

Hindmarsh at 5.10 leaving 200 pounds for contractor.

Office till 8pm. Visited Hendry till 10.15. Hot and dusty. Bed about 11.

NOVEMBER 8TH SATURDAY

6.30. Bath, routine. Cool day. Busy till 12.15, dined at Woodville, when rain spoiled the wicket. Home, pretty wet, 6.15. Tea. Attended Bible class and presided, interesting discussion on “Judge not us” (Matt 7. 1-5). Home 9.15. Still wet and wintry.

Last week was midsummer in temperature, this week is midwinter. Wrote “Register” suggesting that details of Dr. Koch’s remedy for Consumption should be telegraphed for by the Australian Government.

Supper, bed 11.30.

NOVEMBER 17TH MONDAY

6.10 Moody and Alfred played tennis. I rode to Nailsworth, routine. Fine day. To office at 9.15 and home evening on bike.

Walked home to dinner at midday. Tea at 6. Rode on bicycle to Hindmarsh and commenced the tuition of

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class of street boys (26) in gymnastics. I sincerely hope some benefit may accrue to the boys, and that this may be the beginning of some good work amongst them.

Lovely night. Home about 10. Supper, bed about 11.

NOVEMBER 18TH TUESDAY

5.45 Sho ve l w o r k, firewood. Bath. Busy.

Home dinner and tea. Have consented to accompany Mr. Pickering (Accountant S.A. Railways) on holiday to N.S. Wales in December.

Shovel before tea. Played tennis, rode bike, studied, bike again. Supper 10.30.

Bed about 11.

NOVEMBER 19TH WEDNESDAY

6.0. Shovel work on tennis court, bath. Routine. Busy, do not feel first class in health. Cleaned bike after tea. Attended Annual Meeting of our Church (Tynte Street Baptist) – miserable meeting except for addresses by Mead

(Bap) and Robertson ( C o n g l ) . G ym C l u b Committee at our house.

Supper. Bed about 11.

NOVEMBER 20TH THURSDAY

6.50. Tennis court, bath.

Office 9.30. Busway. Gym at 8pm. To Hendrys’ and with Hendry walked and chatted on important subjects touching the true welfare of our fellows and ourselves. Home 10.30.

Supper, Bed about 11. Sleep disturbed.

NOVEMBER 21ST FRIDAY

6.20. Shovel work on tennis court. Office 9.30.

Fine Busy. Hindmarsh 5.15.

Home 6.15. Discussed picnic to be held at Blackwood on 29th. The Burdens will probably go – Alfred and I to take them.

Played tennis. Attended Bible Class. To Chemists and returned with Mother.

Supper. Bike ride, grand night. Bed about 11.

Jo Kader

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Angels Are Not What They Appear hat a lovely wedding”, gushed Helen. “The minister really excelled himself and you did a marvellous job on the church hall and on such short notice. I would have been happy to do it of course, except for being called away.” I let Helen’s fountain of flattery gush unheeded until she started on Amy. “What a beautiful little attendant she made, she looked just like an angel.”

Which caused me to reflect that angels are not always what they appear.

Not that I was expecting an angel that Friday two years ago – I mean who expects an angel when you’re in the middle of cleaning the oven. Having your head halfway in a smelly black hole scraping out the charred remains of last night’s disaster does not bring out your spiritual side, especially on your day off.

My thoughts were definitely not heavenly – in fact they were tending in the opposite direction. That the casserole that did the damage was not my creation was adding to my distinctly uncharitable train of thought when the doorbell rang.

The creature I found standing on my front porch did not bring out my better nature either – dirty, dishevelled and disreputable I would have said if I’d been in a literary frame of mind. I wasn’t. I settled for, “Gross, you are gross. What on earth did you get into? What are you doing here Amy?”

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“P.. p.. p.. please, Miz Elder”, stammered the sodden creature, “I came over to clean out your oven but I took the short cut across the creek.”

Her voice rose in a wail that got steadily higher and louder. “The log was all slippery and I fell in and I couldn’t climb back on it so I had to go up the bank and it was all mud and my dress is ruined and Mrs. Hardy will be so cross.”

At this point I had to interrupt. My ears were beginning to hurt and next door’s dog was joining the din.

“Calm yourself, Amy. Remember what we taught you and take a deep breath.”

She did and I took advantage of the blessed quiet to whisper into one mud spattered little ear, “It’s alright, we’ll fix your dress, just come inside.”

That seemed to do the trick because the wail was replaced by a series of sobs and gulps so I hastily steered her around to the back and into the laundry. I soon had her dress soaking in a tub and her under the shower.

It hadn’t been my idea, this “partnership” between our Ladies Society and the local “special school.” The school wasn’t called that officially, of course, but that was how everyone referred to it, unofficially. Everyone knew I was the cook for the local pub so naturally I was the obvious choice to help those students who elected to prepare themselves for

careers in hospitality. Our new minister had volunteered to assist the local mechanic present classes in car maintenance and detailing for the boys.

That was going well enough but they had a handy workshop that kept the students – and the students’ mess – in an identifiable location. Age restrictions made that impossible at the pub and the evening cooking classes seemed to inevitably spill over into my kitchen, spill being the operative word all too often. A sodden Amy, huddled in my kitchen wrapped in my best towel while her dress dried, was just the latest catastrophe.

Amy was enjoying her hot chocolate and the dress was almost dry when the telephone rang. “Joyce, is Amy with you?” trilled Helen Hardy. “She left a note that I really couldn’t read but I think I can make out your name.” Helen was one of those smiling, cheerful people that were always offering their services. Only to find they needed a lot of help to follow through. You always knew when Helen was decorating the church hall for a function, she’d find she needed your silver service and “that lovely damask cloth” for the head table – and would you mind putting in some flowers from the garden seeing as you have to go over there anyway. So I knew what was coming.

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Angels Are Not What They Appear Continued from page 22

“I’ve been called to a bit of a family emergency, nothing terrible but mother would like some assistance. She’s had more people than she expected accept an invitation to my sister’s anniversary Sunday and I felt I should offer.

“I thought she’d hired a caterer.” I shouldn’t have said it but I was feeling distinctly irritated.

“Yes, but there’s the house to put to rights and people to organise. I wondered if you could keep Amy for the weekend. I know she’s my lodger but just this once?

Oh, and would you mind collecting her clothes, I have to rush off. The key is under the mat. Thanks, Joyce.” There was no time to protest, she was off and I had Amy. The clothes needed a wash of course so I spent the rest of Friday afternoon showing Amy the basics of washing. She was a willing little thing and I had to admit I was enjoying the company. Maybe the weekend wouldn’t be so bad.

It began well enough, Amy had settled in front of a cosy fire and we were preparing to have a quiet evening when the phone rang again. “Is Amy there?” a male voice bellowed.

“Who is this and why do you want to

know?” I bellowed back.

“This is her father. I was supposed to collect her from her lodgings and she wasn’t there. The neighbour gave me your number.” Trust Helen to forget something like that.

“She’s here but I’m afraid you can’t take her until I can be sure you are who you say. She’s in my care for the weekend and I know nothing of these arrangements.

Why don’t you call the vicar, I’m sure he can vouch for you.”

“His housekeeper is the neighbour who gave me your number. He’s off to a conference until Sunday. I’ve come down to take her to the Saturday fete. She has a cake entered and Mrs. Hardy thought I should be there. I’ve taken a room at the pub for the weekend.”

I was getting more exasperated with Helen by the minute. Still it did seem a pity to spoil Amy’s weekend so we worked out a compromise. Amy’s father would pick us both up and we would go to the fete together. I could fulfill my obligations and she and her father could enjoy the fete. It proved to be an inspired solution. Amy’s father was quite companionable once he settled down and Amy was on her best behaviour. The cake

won honourable mention, the rain held off til afternoon and we ended the day in front of my fire sipping tea.

I saw a lot of Amy and her father after that. Amy wasn’t over pleased with Helen’s hospitality and gradually managed to shift most of her belongings to my spare room. What with Helen continually being called away to one event or another, Amy came to stay with me. Amy’s father took to spending weekends in the room above the pub. A widower’s life didn’t suit him and I found to my surprise that a spinster’s lot was not all I desired in life either. Amy blossomed under the attention. Our weekends were surprisingly comforting to us all. Being practical people, Josh and I found a remedy. He moved his office closer to the village, within easy commuting and made plans to move us all into a slightly larger house. After our wedding, of course. And it was a lovely wedding, even though I did have to decorate the hall myself. That was no surprise and I had the arrangements already in place when I received Helen’s call. Nice she could be back in time for the ceremony and Amy really did look like an angel and behaved like one too.

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In-Laws and Outlaws onflict between Mother-in-Law and Son-in-Law are legendary. I get on quite well with my Mother-in-Law these days. Admittedly we have progressed from total distrust to unarmed neutrality and now finally to grudging respect. The Father-in-Law and I have always agreed, perhaps because we share common interests such as Holden’s and fishing and getting out in the bush.

No, it is my Son-in-Law who is the worm in this particular apple. From the moment he entered my life I felt a pall hang over me. To this day I can’t understand how my daughter could have seen anything in him; how she could have ignored my diplomatic advice.

“You can’t like that jerk,” I told her in a private moment. “He is a little runt. Have you ever heard the music he has playing on his car radio? It isn’t music. No Mozart, no Beethoven or Brahms. Where is your taste? What have you been listening to at home?

What about the performances we have taken you to at the Festival Theatre and the Town Hall? Do they count for

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nothing? Besides look at the car he drives; a BMW, made by some Continental metal bender. It isn’t a Holden. And he barracks for Carlton” I do not see how I could have put it more plainly or kindly yet within a few months I was holding her hand in a church surrounded by crying females and smirking males.

For a time, they disappeared out of our lives almost entirely, then came the grandchildren. We were suddenly rediscovered and I was tolerated. After all we provided free child care. We came to love the grandchildren even though we did not altogether understand their fascination with iPods and computer games and the like. We did our best; taking them to the doctors when they suffered from tenosynovitis of the thumbs caused by too many hours of games on their telephones. We also placed them in darkened rooms when their eyes began to pixilate from long hour of screen watching.

All this a reasonable person would expect to have at least produced some respect from the daughter’s husband.

Not so. It was my birthday a few weeks ago; celebrated with a barbecue. Football was on the television so a greasy trail led between the cooking area and the television on the patio.

It is true that this country lost a great diplomat when I chose a different career path so I still do not understand what the fuss was about when I turned the television off and switched the radio to Classic FM. After all it was my birthday.

Later the family gathered around while I opened my presents. There was a tie from my Mother-in-Law. I haven’t worn ties in twenty years. And a book from my wife which she had wanted to read for some time. Then he proudly came forward and handed me an envelope. Inside was a card. I took it out and something fell out, sliding to the floor.

I picked it up it; it was a five dollar scratchy. How nice! Only the game had finished three years ago and this card had already been scratched.

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How Well Do You Know Mannum? ow many times have you walked along Randell Street? Did you notice this plaque? Where is it? Have you read it?

Where was the MATCO MISSION?

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KIDS EAT FREE Every Tuesday Nights 6 - 8pm

$10 SCHNITZEL NIGHT Every Wednesday Night 6 - 8pm

$10 STEAK NIGHT Every Thursday Night 6 - 8pm

FRIDAY NIGHT RAFFLES Every Friday night from 6pm ~ Mega Draw last Friday of the month

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History Month Randell’s House

The historical photographs (above and page 21) are from a set collected by Roy Underwood and made available to Mannum Mag by Valorie Botroff.

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present Matinee Series

‘I Love Being Here With You’ “at the Murray Bridge Town Hall” Thursday, 22nd May at 11 am All Tickets $15.00 (Duration: 1 Hour) Featuring two of Adelaide’s great cabaret artists – Sandi McMenamin and her guest, songstress Jan McAskill. Well-known composer of ‘Adelaide You’re a Lady’ and ‘The Sea Dragon Coast’, international pianist/vocalist Sandi pays tribute to her favourite composers and songs. Singer and pianist, Jan, has wowed audiences in most aspects of music over the years, from TV and radio, recording with Wendy Matthews and Billy Thorpe to touring with the Divinyls. Whether performing solo, duo, trio or with a band, Jan is a class act.  Join us for a complimentary ‘cuppa’ after 10am 

***** 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”.

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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

CLASSIFIEDS

$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,

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

Mannum Mag Trade and Community Services Directory New Edition The Directory has been successful and very popular. The third edition (October 2012) is now over 12 months old.

Additions, Deletions, Corrections It is time for a new edition. If you know of any changes that would improve the usefulness and accuracy of the Directory please contact Mannum Mag. This is a plea to the following, in particular.

• Clubs, Groups and Associations (p. 8) Would members of organisations listed on this page please check the contact number.

• Maintenance, Repair and Miscellaneous (pp.

14–16) Please check that your listing is correct. If you are not listed send us the details. If anyone is aware of a listing that should no longer be there please let us know.

Email: editor.mannummag@aussiebb.com.au See page 3 for other contact details.

Mid Murray Support Services Contact MMSS for details about this event: 71 Randell Street, 10 am - 4 pm.

Ph: 8569 2129.

Email: mmcss@internode.on.net Men’s Breakfast: 8:30am - 10am, First Tuesday of the Month. River Bar, River Lane entrance, Mannum Community Club. Gold coin donation.

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2014 PUBLICATION DEADLINES (12 noon) Collate & Fold Home Delivery June Issue 91 Wed 4 June Tue 10 June July Issue 92 Wed 2 July Tue 8 July August Issue 93 Wed 30 July Tue 5 August

MannumCommunity regularmeetings.

MONTHLY 1st Monday 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 2nd Tuesday Palmer Card Day, Lutheran Hall Palmer. 8569 4184.

2nd Wednesday 9:00am Shared Stitches of Mannum Quilting Group. Lions Den, Showground. 8569 2363.

MAY History Month Palm Court Café, 49 Randell Street Throughout May. Mannum’s Geological, Agricultural, Architectural and Banking History Display.

Wednesday 7th Mid Murray Echo/History Tour.

Sunday 11th Explore Mannum Cemetery.

Contact: Kay Stevenson Ph: 8569 8161 See page 2.

Mannum Garden Group Members Garden Visit Monday 12th, 10am All welcome.

Contact: Bev Connell Phone: 8570 4322

Email: editor.mannummag@aussiebb.com.au Contact: General 8569 7392.

Advertising: email Editor.

Deliver: 71 Randell Street, Mannum SA 5238 (a service kindly provided by MMSS) Our email account is provided by Aussie Broadband as a community service

Community Meetings Clash Calendar 8:00pm Mannum Gem and Leonie Hughes. 8278 2112.

Minerals Club. Murraylands 7:00pm-midnight Mannum Gem and Mineral Club, Collier Dances. Lutheran Hall, Cliff St. Park Palmer. Leonie Hughes.

Judy 0488 130 354.

8278 2112.

4th Thursday 2nd Thursday 7:30pm Progress Association, 1:30pm Prayer Meeting for Meeting Rm Council Chambers.

Mannum, Baptist Church, Last Monday William St. 1:30pm Hospital Auxiliary, 3rd Wednesday Meeting Room, Esmeralda St. 7:00-8:00pm, Combined First Wednesday Churches Prayer Meeting. See Noon Mannum Mag Committee, Pause a While for location.

Showground. 8569 2385.

3rd Thursday Last Wednesday 11:00am Mannum RSL, 6:30pm Mannum Mens Mannum Rowing Club/RSL Discussion Group. Mike 3rd Saturday McDowell. 8569 2818.

10am-mid pm Gem Cutting and WEEKLY Silversmithing Workshop.

Murraylands Gem and Mineral Mon, Wed and Fri Club, Collier Park Palmer.

10:00am-3:00pm The Hall, 5

Greening Street. 8569 1643.

Tuesday and Thursday 10:00am-4:00pm, MIFSA(Mental Illness Fellowship of SA), St Andrews Anglican church, activities, lunch ($3).

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

Tuesday 9:30am River Word Christian Centre Prayer and Bible Study; 10:30am, Friendship Group.

Greening St. 8569 1333.

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

Wednesday 10:00am Mannum Community Garden Group, Mannum

2014 Community Calendar Frayville School Reunion Mannum Garden Group JUNE Mannum/Palmer Road Lions Den, Showground Mannum Garden Group Saturday 17th, 10am - 12 noon Monday 26th, 9:15am. Excursion Contact: Kevin Scheer. for Biggest Morning tea. All Lions Den, Showground M o nd a y 1 6t h, 9:15am.

Phone: 8523 7509 welcome.

Excursion, Murray Bridge See page 5.

Contact: Bev Connell Community Nursery. All Phone: 8570 4322 HymnLovers Sing welcome Mannum Uniting Church Free Movie Night Contact: Bev Connell th Sunday 18 , 2:00–4:00pm Mannum Lutheran Church Hall Phone: 8570 4322 st Visiting choir. Sing your Saturday 31 , 7:30pm Truck and Ute Show favourite hymns Philomena. See page 4.

Randell St, Mary Ann Reserve Phone: 8569 7392 Saturday 7th - Sunday 8th Mannum Hospital Auxiliary Lion’s Den, Showground Have Your Event Listed Wednesday 21st, 12 noon This section of Mannum Mag is for brief notices about community events for the 30 Year Reunion Lunch. RSVP current month and the following month. th 9 May, Mrs Val Gamble 8569 In some months space is limited. For extra detail, write a short article for 1665. publication inside Mannum Mag. This will also ensure that your event is publicised See page 13. if there is insufficient space to list your event here.

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

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

Mannum Leisure Centre Monday: 10-11:30am Mini Movers; 6:00pm Bootcamp (6 week programs) with Renee Tuesday: 11-12noon Strength For Life; 3:30-4:30pm Tai Chi; 6-7pm Power Step

Wednesday: 7:30-8am XTraining Class; 6-7pm TTB and Pilates with Renee Thursday: 9:30-10:30am Mannum Movers; 11-12noon Strength For Life; 6-7pm Aerobics and boxing with Renee Seasonal Evening Programs. Soccer, Mixed Netball, Squash, Men’s Senior Basketball and Aussie Hoops.

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

Supervised Opening Hours

Members 24/7 access. All others:Wednesday 7:30am-11:00am, 3:30pm-7:30pm

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 3:30pm-7:30pm Friday 7:30am-11:00am, 3:30pm-6:30pm

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

Further information: Deb Roberts, Programs Manager Ph: 8569 0185 mannumleisure@mid-murray.sa.gov.au

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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