Mannum Mag Issue 94 September 2014 by Mannum Community Magazine Inc

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All Steamed Up Annual River Festivals to Return to Mannum annum will see again the ever popular river festival with the inaugural ‘All Steamed Up River Festival’ engine, blacksmith and boat event to be held at the Mannum Dock Museum and Mary Ann Reserve in November this year. “This annual event will be the largest gathering of blacksmiths working at one time in South Australia,” said Chris Carter, President of the Artist Blacksmiths Association. “There will be 29 blacksmiths attending on both days; three from Victoria, one from New South Wales and two making the long trip from Western Australia.” Throughout both days, all blacksmiths will be working in ‘blacksmith alley’ in Arnold Park towards a major cash prize. Many of their artistic works will be for sale in one massive exhibition. The festival will include a display of diesel and steam engines from across the State in Arnold Park, where visitors can enjoy the existing interactive displays and view the Shearer Steam Car on loan from the National Motor Museum in Birdwood. Mid Murray Council Mayor Dave Burgess said, “We are thrilled to have the Shearer Car back in Mannum after so many years. “The Shearer Brothers received worldwide recognition for their ingenuity in creating the Southern Hemisphere’s first steam car and it will be fitting to have her back where it all began to sit alongside many other world firsts on display at the Mannum Dock Museum. “Children of all ages will have the opportunity to steer a paddle

steamer down the river at the new ‘All Steamed Up’ interactive display at the Museum. “We are very proud of this unique interactive experience on offer as you learn how boilers power paddle steamers, how the paddle wheel turns and the rod and chain steers the boat, I don’t think you would see anything like it (elsewhere) in Australia.” 2014 is a year of milestones for the Mannum Dock Museum. The PW Mayflower in its 130th year is now part of their fleet, the Randell Dry Dock is 140 years old and the event celebrates the 20th Anniversary of the recommissioning of the PS Marion. “We will be inviting all our volunteers back to celebrate this milestone and to see how the Museum and Marion have evolved in the past 20 years to preserve river history and offer an exciting on water experience for visitors,” said Mannum Dock Museum Board Chairman Rob Bowring. “We hope to see many wooden boats and classic craft. Join us for this event and take part in the on water classic to Caloote and fairy light parade on the Saturday evening,” he said. The Festival will be held at the Mannum Dock Museum and Mary Ann Reserve on the 15th and 16th November 2014 from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Cost is $5.00 for adults and free for children under 14. For more information contact Jenny Callander at the Mannum Dock Museum on 8569 2733 or museum@psmarion.com.

Sala Success in the Arnold Gallery ver 100 guests attended the ‘Colour and Life’ SALA (South Australian Living Artists Festival) exhibition at the Mannum Dock Museum on Friday 8th August to view outstanding works of

SALA launch in the Arnold Gallery at the Mannum Dock Museum. From left: Joel Zimmerman, Benita Schiasky, Steve Oatway, Sandie Kuehne, Mayor Dave Burgess, Anne O’Dea, A D Whitworth, Tess Minnett (Arts and Cultural Development Officer Mid Murray Council), Jacky Charlston, Steve “Spock” Cox, Neil Trenberth, Roger Baker (Artist and Exhibition Curator)

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sculpture, jewellery and an array of paintings in various mediums presented by 10 local and regional artists. See story page 6

Stephan Knoll Member for Schubert, Mid Murray Mayor Dave Burgess and Adrian Pederick Member for Hammond at the Mannum SALA launch

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Tracing Family Ancestors

Letters to the Editor Deadline 26th September for publication in the October issue

Councillor Allowances Dear Editor, Regarding Peter Smith’s intention to reduce Councillors’ allowances. He appears to be unaware or indifferent that Mid Murray residents are in the lowest income quintile in SA. Many would be hesitant to stand for election if they had to pay for their out-of-pocket expenses as well as volunteer their time. Mid Murray Council already has the second lowest level of allowances in South Australia, and is the 4th largest council in the state. This makes travel a real and genuine expense to those actually out there engaging with the community. As Russell Peate pointed out, Council has been pro-active in reducing costs where possible, while still promoting projects to address disadvantage, aged care and youth projects. No doubt some of our local battlers could come forward with ideas to further reduce costs without cutting services. However Peter Smith’s plans to slash reimbursements below the base award rate will restrict council participation to only those who are wealthy and privileged enough to afford it. Kendra Radford 695 Cliff View Drive Wongulla

Mental Health Week 5th to 11th October Dear Editor Mental Health is something we all should desire. To ensure the citizens of South Australia embrace this perspective of their lives, our government has, for many years, promoted Mental Health Week and World Mental Health Day. This year the Mental Health Consumer Advisory Council is displaying information at The Hub

on Walker Avenue to celebrate and promote mental health in our community. You are invited to attend and view our presentations and take away information that may be of help to you. The Hub, with its great facilities and many user groups, is an ideal place for members of our community to develop and embrace good healthy pursuits and expand their lives.

he photograph is believed to be of William James Spry and Margaret Rachel McGilvray. Found with others belonging to their daughter Muriel Burgess (nee Spry). I would like to make contact to share and identify other photos of the

McGilvray Family. I will be grateful for any assistance in this quest. Please contact Melissa Burgess: tremel2@bigpond.com.au or 61 Loton Road, Millendon WA 6056.

Terry Udy, for MHCACSA

Pause A While Dear Editor, Re ‘Pause A While’ articles. The contributors’ messages in previous Mannum Mag issues are reasonably clear but the most recent offering in Issue Number 93 August 2014 leaves much to be desired due to its incoherent and unprofitable ramblings. To begin with, we are regaled with a seemingly indifferent deity, then asked to have faith in the same deity rather than in ourselves for our own survival. Noah then gets a mention with a suggested possibility that some of us will be put to sleep (divine genocide?) while those who remain should hide and expect to be punished for our sins. The above is hardly an enlightened form of encouragement on how to live a meaningful existence and to appreciate life. Nor does it address the full reality that we humans live dangerously every day in many different ways, and that death, whatever the cause – from accident, wars, illness, catastrophic situations, homicide, suicide, genocide or natural causes – is, sadly, the inevitable price we pay for life. With due respect for the ‘Pause A While’ contributor, one wonders what message he was hoping to share with such a diverse readership. Ralph Pitman

Fund Raising Clearance Auction 10:00 am Saturday 4th October 2014 Mannum Golf Club, Douglas Street Mannum

Mannum Nunga Lunch

lease come and join us for a FREE community lunch! Mannum Rowing Club Mary Ann Reserve River Lane, Mannum Monday 22nd September 11:30 till 1:00pm Free

Come along and catch up with friends and enjoy a fun and relaxed free lunch at the Mannum Rowing Club. This is a great chance to catch up with local service providers including the Keep it Corka team.

If you would like more information on this event please contact Luke McKenzie. Luke McKenzie, Tobacco Action Worker Tackling Smoking Team Murray Mallee Community Health Service Telephone: 8531 3880 Email: luke.mckenzie@health.sa.gov.au

ALZHEIMER’S WEEK 22ND SEPTEMBER TO 26TH SEPTEMBER 2014 THE MANNUM DISTRICT HOSPITAL INVITES THE COMMUNITY TO A FREE WORKSHOP Strategies for carers, families and friends living with someone who has Alzheimer.

Presented by: Debra Belperio from Alzheimer Australia Date: 22nd September Time: 1:30pm-3:00pm Location: Day Centre at the Mannum District Hospital. Please phone The Mannum District Hospital on 8569 0200 and leave your name and contact number by 12th September 2014 if you would like to attend. ALL WELCOME! Supported by the Mannum District Hospital and Alzheimer Australia

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Bicycle SA Annual Tour

Ageing in the Murraylands

Hundred of Cyclists to pedal the Murray River

with Millie What Christian legacy will we with features like: central oldies leave Mannum? location, disabled friendly, ow I know that I’m rooms of different sizes, modern venturing into dangerous kitchen, comfortable and safe territory here, but please bear seating, modern technology like with me and apply your focus to PowerPoint projectors with the question of church screens, good acoustics, properties, bricks and mortar. In pleasant ambience, open for the few hundred words the quiet meditation, a neutral Editor grants me, I’d like to environment for people to gather home in on just one question. for different occasions without What kind of building would the paraphernalia of sporting you like the Christians to leave facilities. Speaking in State Parliament, the people of Mannum for use in Stephan Knoll, Member for the next 75 - 100 years? Schubert, argued that the vacant As my German grandmother land at the old Mannum Primary would have said, it is School should be remitted to the selbstverständlich (self evident) that the local churches are going c o m m u n i t y ‘ t o c r e a t e the way of all things mortal. community space that helps to They are dying. In our little bring the town together’ town there are 7 denominations, (Hansard, 4 June 2014). Maybe each with one or more the vacant land beside the Hub properties. Most of them belong could be used for a modern to the Inter Church Council facility under the auspices of the which organises community churches. Maybe the time to st events like film nights, Messy start on a 21 century legacy is Church, HymnLovers Sings and now. Maybe the people to start visiting choirs, and contributes on it are us oldies, before we all to Pastoral Support workers at die out and our legacies and that of our forebears are lost in our schools. Built many decades ago, some crumbling buildings and over 100 years ago, the church finances going to central offices buildings in Mannum reflect the of synods. Millie customs and needs of people Sillie Millie says: The French who lived then. People of all ages in this 21st century have Marshal Lyautey once asked his quite different expectations. gardener to plant a tree. The Let’s be aware that, while many gardener objected that the tree people rarely go to a service in a was slow growing and would church, the church buildings are not reach maturity for 100 still considered when a venue is years. The Marshal replied, ‘In needed for concerts, funerals, that case there is no time to community meetings and more. lose. Plant it this afternoon!’. Now we could use a facility (Roland Black)

he annual Bike SA Tour will travel through the Murraylands and Riverland from September 20th to 28th. Hundreds of cyclists will travel through our picturesque region from Mannum to Renmark. An event launch was held at the magnificent Morgan river front on Thursday 7th August, where cyclists enjoyed the ambience and hospitality at Morgan.

The first leg, on Day 1 Saturday 20th September brings the cyclists from Adelaide to Mannum. They depart on Sunday 21st, on route to Swan Reach. From there, over 7 days they will visit Morgan, Waikerie, Barmera, Berri, Loxton, Kingston on Murray and Renmark. For more information, please visit www.bikesa.asn.au/annualtour or contact julian@bikesa.asn

Full itinerary at: http://www.bikesa.asn.au/RideGuides_Tours_AnnualTour_Itinerary

Ian Turvey (Adelaide), Wally Meakins (Mannum), Christian Haag Bike SA CEO, Christine Denman (Mannum), Chris Sims (Adelaide), Mid Murray Council Mayor Dave Burgess, Louise Bond (Mannum) and Madeleine Alexander (Adelaide)

Mid Murray Councillor, David Peake, Renmark Paringa Deputy Mayor Peter Hunter, Mannum cyclist, Louse Bond, Bike SA CEO, Christian Haag, Mid Murray Council Mayor, Dave Burgess, Morgan Community Development and Tourist Association Chairman, Rod James, Adelaide cyclist, Madeleine Alexander, Mid Murray Council Deputy Mayor, Kevin Myers and Berri Barmera Councillor Mike Fuller

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New Smartphone App and free WiFi n a major boost for business and tourism in the Mid Murray Council towns of Mannum and Swan Reach, a free WiFi initiative has been activated, coinciding with the launch of improved communication for local residents via the n ew smartphone app: ‘My Local Services’. Residents in the whole of the Mid Murray Council area now have up-to-date local information at their fingertips thanks to a smartphone application launched by the Local Government Association. The ‘My Local Services’ app provides a wide range of location specific information, including kerbside waste collection reminders, event information and a ‘report it’ feature for residents. Mid Murray Council Chief Executive Officer Mr Russell Peate said with two thirds of the population now owning smartphones, the implementation of the new app is yet another way Council can communicate and improve its customer service delivery. “There are multiple references in the app which are just so handy, such as the waste collection with the ability to remind you which bin to put out and when, and set reminders for events and payment due notices,” he said. The app can send users notifications about local news, events, emergency alerts, community consultations, road works and closures, council meetings, council rates and animal registrations. “The Report It service allows

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people to upload photos and report on issues requiring Council’s attention, such as pavement failures and unlawful rubbish dumping,” said Mr Peate. The launch of Mid Murray Council’s free WiFi in the townships of Mannum and Swan Reach is the result of a Council project, months in the making. Mr Peate said the initiative followed on from Destination Riverland providing free WiFi in Morgan, therefore three of Mid Murray Council’s tourist townships now offer this service. “Council has identified this is part of the infrastructure required for business and tourism and anticipates the WiFi initiative will provide greater access to internet services for people trading in our towns, and for those visiting our region,” he said. “In a boost for tourism, WiFi users will land on the recently launched Mid Murray Council website ‘Experience’ page, highlighting a diverse range of exciting activities in the region which hopefully encourages them to stay longer,” said Mr Peate. Residents and visitors are encouraged to download the free, useful ‘My Local Services’ app. Simply search ‘My Local Services’ in the App Store on an iPhone, or in Google Play on an Android. Further information can be found at www.lga.sa.gov/mylocal. For use of free WiFi in Mannum and Swan Reach, connect to SSID MMC Public WiFi.

Karaoke Night he Purnong District Hall is holding a fund-raising Karaoke Night.

Karaoke Night Purnong District Hall Saturday 4th October

Licensed bar, strictly no BYO. DJ and Karoake Master Acca Dacca Mick.

The evening starts at 8:00pm and goes until 12 midnight. There is a fee of $10 per head which includes a light supper. Children under 15 free. All money raised goes towards the repair and renovation of the hall, which is community owned. Sue Neate, Secretary Purnong District Hall

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wenty five volunteers planted 600 trees and shrubs in the Eden Valley on 16th August. The weather was cold and rainy, a stark contrast to the conditions in January when fire ravaged the hills east of Springton. Four hundred and fifty bushfires engulfed parts of the State during the January heatwave, burning more than 445,000 hectares as well as destroying livestock and at least 15 homes. One of the firefighters working on protecting life and property was Tim Kelly from the Gumeracha Brigade of the Country Fire Service. Tim came back to plant seedlings to replace the trees lost during the fire. “Having seen the damage it was doing to farms and to the environment, it was nice to put back.” Trees For Life volunteers grew the seedlings in their backyards to support landholders affected by the fires. These seedlings were then given to landholders together with tree guards. Species planted were all native to the

property, including peppermint box, river red gum and golden wattle. Brian and Jackie Wallace have been revegetating their Jutland Road property for 28 years using seedling grown by Trees for Life volunteers. So the fire not only destroyed the wool shed, fences and tractors, but hundreds of saplings and a number of mature red gums. Jackie described the damage, “Huge holes appeared after the fire. Ancient red gum roots had burned underground, leaving a cavern. I had to be careful where I drove the quadbike.” Amongst the planters were a number of staff and family from renewable en ergy company Trust Power, sponsors of Trees For Life. Michael Head from Trust Power brought his family and enjoyed the planting, the day out and the food. Palmer CFS cooked up a storm, feeding the freezing planters with soup and sausages. Jackie Wallace described the day in one word. “Marvellous”. Ian Lett

Volunteer Planters

This ten week program started 2nd September You can join the group anytime at: Our Wellbeing Place, 108 Swanport Rd, Murray Bridge An opportunity to work as a team to create 12 Djembe drums, and then learn how to play rhythms as a group. This awesome group is supported by Trevor Smith. Lunch group from 11am Up Beat! Runs from 12:00 – 2:30 This group is a partnership between MIFSA and the Community Mental Health Team’s Steps To Wellbeing Program Please call 0466 994 549, or 0427 442 775 if you have any questions or if you require transport from Mannum Commonwealth Dept of Health and Ageing Support for Day to Day Living in the Community – a Structured Activity Program

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Down to Earth

Mannum History Group

The Community Garden At The Hub

“Spring has sprung, the grass is ris’- I wonder where the birdies is?” e know where they is – our fearless Australian Magpies are dive bombing the rest, and all the birds have spring fever and are feathering their nests. What glorious sunshine our gardens and our chilled bones have been soaking up; but for some gardens, particularly in the more prone low lying areas, frosts may have already done some damage and the chance of more icy mornings is not over yet. Guard your favourite Hibiscus or young Jacaranda tree by covering them overnight and move potted plants to warmer spots. If you’re nursing a frost bitten plant, I’m told it’s sensible to

leave the burnt tips rather than trimming away for a few weeks yet – just in case of further cold snaps. Wait for the end of September or evidence of new growth. Not only is 1st September the beginning of Spring, it’s also National Wattle Day (genus Acacia) and did you know there are some 1350 species worldwide with close to 1000 of those found in Australia, and they are ground covers and shrubs too – not just trees? True story. Welcome back Jenny, thanks for bringing the sunshine with you! Thought for the day: To sort the plants from the weeds – pull them all up and the ones that return are the weeds! Deb and the Gardening Gang

But a weed is simply a plant that wants to grow where people want something else. In blaming nature, people mistake the culprit. Weeds are people's idea, not nature's. Author unknown. Is a stolen yam a hot potato? Why do melons have fancy weddings? Because they cantaloupe.

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t the recent annual meeting, the following management team was appointed for the next twelve months:

President: Graham Hill, 0417 824 267 Secretary: Bob Johnston Treasurer: Paul Rand.

Meetings are now held on the third Wednesday of each month at the Hub Community Centre. Field visits for the “Explore History” program may also be held on the fourth Wednesday of the month. A review of the activities over the last twelve months have included success with the activities in the “Explore History” program. These popular events were planned to visit interesting historic sites in the Mid Murray Council area. Also this year saw the winding down of the Mannum Cemetery project as the original objective has been achieved. Thanks are due to the many community groups that assisted with the financing of this project. Thanks are also due to the Mid Murray Council for its contribution. A major step forward for the MHG was

the use of the new location at the Hub. MHG provided a popular display at the Hub opening ceremony with class photographs and memorabilia of the former Primary School. The MHG for the second year participated in the History Month organised by History SA. The next year looks like being very busy. A historian is preparing a presentation and book of the former Monarto Sedan railway and it is expected that this presentation will be made in Mannum during the 2015 History Month. MHG members are planning to conduct an oral history program by interviewing Mannum residents who have interesting memories of the past. The “Explore History” events will continue for the year. MHG is seeking new members, so if you are interested in the history and heritage of the Mallee plains and locations, then come and join us. Graham Hill

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Teen Challenge

SALA in the Mannum Arnold Gallery

ver 100 guests attended the ‘Colour and Life’ SALA (South Australian Living Artists Festival) exhibition at the Mannum Dock Museum on Friday 8th August to view outstanding works of sculpture, jewellery and an array of paintings in various mediums presented by 10 local and regional artists. Mayor Dave Burgess of the Mid Murray Council congratulated Roger Baker, curator of the Colour and Life Exhibition and the participating artists for their collection of inspiring and diverse works presented at the Arnold Gallery and on display outside in the Museum grounds. “We even have our own statue of Black Caviar outside, a sculpture by Roger Baker and Steve Oatway’s ‘Chariot’ alongside. These are amazing forms of work from recycled items, I certainly know where to take my unwanted bits and pieces taking up room in the shed next time.” “The outside workshave certainly

attracted a lot of attention from passing traffic at the Museum bringing true Colour and Life to the area and prompting visitors to see more inside especially with A.D. Whitworth’s eye-catching street aerosol abstract art on display street side,” said Chairman of the Mannum Dock Museum, Rob Bowring. Roger Baker, Mannum Artist and Curator said, “SALA this year was very special to me and the launch was certainly metropolitan quality, full of style with superb catering and wine but most of all, the room vibe was infectious.” “This launch has lifted the profile of the Mannum Dock Museum and the Arnold Gallery as a cultural centre for our community and visitors. With works now on sale by the artists in the newly developed Visitor Information Centre retail area, we will continue to profile their high level work.” Mannum’s ‘Colour and Life’ SALA exhibition was on display until the end of August.

Medieval Camp ollowing the success of last year’s Medieval Camp we decided to repeat it. A great time was had at ‘Adare Castle’ on the 1st-3rd August to coincide with the RMFL bye. Four Kingdoms were created (Kingdom of the Jellybean Roses; Kingdom of the Rising Skulls; Girlzrule Kingdom and the Kingdom of Happiness) and each kingdom worked well together as a team while competing against the other teams. The highlight again was the Fancy Dress Medieval Banquet emceed by Jester Jeremy and including some interesting after dinner contests. Discussions were held about the Christian view of the ‘Kingdom of Heaven’ and Jesus invitation to everyone to be part of His Kingdom, and His ‘Royal Family’. The location was great, the weather was fantastic! We had a great time. We gratefully acknowledge the members of the Mannum Baptist Church for their generosity in subsidising the cost of camp for most of those who attended. We also gratefully acknowledge Eichler Earthmovers and

M a n n u m C h e mp l u s f o r partnering with us to subsidise cost for our local families. Thank you very much. Youth Centre Youth Centre at the Hub has been continuing since camp on alternate Friday nights from 5:30-8:30pm. During those evenings a new program called ‘Tribe’ is included from 6pm-7pm; instead of Kingdoms we have now become Tribes. Each Tribe names their tribe, supports others in their tribe while competing against other tribes in Tribal Contests and each time we meet continue to decorate their Tribal Pole. Discussion is included about Jesus and different people who have chosen to be part of His tribe. We gratefully acknowledge Murray Bridge Carpet Court for supplying the four metre long lino ‘inner roles’ for our Tribal Poles. We also thank MMSS and those at the Hub for their support and assistance. Hub dates for the remainder of this term September 12th: Youth Centre and Tribe September 26th: Free Movie Night (no Tribe program) Joy Marks

Mannum Mayor Dave Burgess and Roger Baker, artist and SALA curator, with his scuplture Black Caviar at the Mannum SALA launch

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Aminya Mid Murray Homes for the Aged he Board has appointed available from reception at Chappell Builders as the Aminya. Nominations close on successful tenderer for the 18 Friday 12th September 2014. additional residential aged care Of special interest at the p l a c e s . C h a p p e l l s h a s AGM this year will be a commenced on site with the discussion on the opportunity to arrival of site buildings and the amalgamate the two local erection of the security fencing. organizations, those being (1) Site works, including the Mid Murray Homes for the demolition of the old workshop Aged Inc and (2) Mid Murray and stone wall, are due to start Homes for the Aged Housing on 1st September. Completion Association Inc. of the project is scheduled for Aminya currently has two mid 2015. properties available on a rental Access to the building site is basis. A two bedroom unit is r e s t r i c t e d t o b u i l d e r s , available at Blanchetown and a sub-contractors and authorized 3 bedroom home is available in representatives of Aminya. Mannum. Eligibility criteria for Members of the community are th ese pro p erties is in reminded that access to and car accordance with the Housing parking at Aminya will be Association’s rules and the restricted during the project Housing SA requirements. with the entrance from Parker These include being at least 55 Street opposite the Hospital years of age and not owning a being the main entry point. home. An asset and income test Aminya’s annual general also applies. Details can be meeting will be held Tuesday obtained from Wendy Gowling 2 3 r d S e p t e m b e r 2 0 1 4 or Glen Cooper at Aminya, who commencing at 7:30pm in the can also arrange for interested Senior Citizens’ clubrooms. persons to inspect the Nomination forms for positions properties. Glen W Cooper, CEO on the Board of Directors are

Transport as a Last Resort and Shopping Tours urray Transport Connections is a central point of contact for transport information and coordination of services in Mid Murray Council and the Rural City of Murray Bridge. We can help with information about local buses, taxi, coach and community transport services, including information about fares and ticketing, subsidies and concessions, areas serviced, tim e t a b l e s a n d r o u tes, w h e e l c h air acc e s s a n d eligibility. Transport as a Last Resort 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, and partly subsidising a brand new transport service for residents of Mannum, Palmer and Tungkillo.

Shopping Tours The next tours are: • 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. Karyn Baker or Natalie Davis Ph: 1300 190 869 or Email: kbaker@mid-murray.sa.gov.au

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Out Of This World

Mid Murray Support Services Mannum Community Hub

Astronomer’s Corner

t around 9pm the Southern Cross is on its side with the pointers extending out towards the centre of the galaxy as well as marking the point for the south celestial pole. The pointers, traditionally your guide towards the Southern Cross, also point in the other direction towards the Scorpion and Sagittarius in our spiral arm of the Milky Way Galaxy. At the present time Saturn and Mars are together in the evening sky and like all the planets have risen in the morning sky within hours of each other. Observation over the next month will see them separated in our skies somewhat evenly, interacting visually with the constellation of the Scorpion. This is a good time to notice how the inner planets Mercury and Venus travel much faster in their trajectories across our skies than the much slower outer planets such as Mars, Saturn and Jupiter. Mars and Saturn are comparable in colour to the stars of Antares and Regulus in Leo where Jupiter resides at September’s end. Setting in the western sky are Virgo, Libra, Scorpious, Sagittarius, Capricornus, Aquarius along with the rising Pisces. The large arrowhead shape of Capricorn may be difficult to find as it moves on the skyline over the next month and may need a clear sky to discern it from Pisces. These constellations form the visual stage for the planets to meander through. They do change shape over long lengths of time but are as familiar as, say, Orion or the Southern Cross. The more difficult constellations to find in the Zodiac, become familiar the more we try to pick them out, as the planets traverse through them. The constellations stay set, more or less, with the planets passing through them, but the distant ones in the solar system, like Saturn and Jupiter, move more slowly.

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Murray Bridge Matinee Series

he Matinee Series is presented by the Rural City of Murray Bridge and Out of the Square Inc. in the beautiful Murray Bridge Town Hall. Arrive early and enjoy a complimentary morning tea from 10am followed by the performance at 11am. Concert tickets are $15.00 each. “Stories from my life” with Carole Sturzel Thursday 11th September 2014, at 11 am Don’t miss South Australia’s “Queen of Country” as she takes you on a journey through a career that spans more years than she cares to admit to! Carole will also be joined by Marlene Richards and Jenny Loftes for a taste of the 40s as they bring back the unforgettable harmonies of the Andrews Sisters.

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.

Happy Father’s Day! Have a great day in the company of your children

id Murray Support Services (MMSS) has recently been awarded an Australian Service Excellence Standards Certificate; a form al recognition of our commitment to quality and continuous improvement. Congratulations to the staff and management who contributed to achieve this Award. MMSS would like to acknowledge and thank Colin Hutchinson from Swan Reach who has recently retired after 11 years with CHIPS/MMSS as a valued volunteer. During this time he assisted with transporting clients in a very friendly and obliging manner. The staff and clients wish him well in his retirement. Mannum Community Hub (MCH) is very grateful to Jock Krause for the delivery and donation of Pea Straw for the Down to Earth Garden Group at the Hub. Thank you kindly; it will be put to good use. Board of Management and staff thank the volunteers who work tirelessly for the organization. Special thanks to all the volunteer reception staff. They are at the front, assisting with the daily operation of the organisation and providing ongoing support to the public. Down to Earth Garden Group

The group will be joining with MIFSA to create a vibrant community garden. We welcome you to the Hub and look forward to watching the space grow! Transport/Client Services

Robbie and Gail in the MMSS office are the transport coordinators. Due to an increase in transport needs, please allow sufficient time to organise your transport to ensure we can provide you with this service. For information on services available and assessment queries please contact Cheryl or Jude on

8569 2129 between 10am - 4pm Monday to Friday or visit the MMSS office at 71 Randell Street. Clients and Friends Activities

MMSS will be holding activity afternoons at MCH on 16th October and 20th November. Survey forms will be provided at the Friendship Lunch on 11th September. This will enable us to create fun and enjoyable activities for future programs. Surveys will also be available at Scrooges Op Shop, MCH and MMSS Office. Completed forms can be left at any of these premises. Once collated, flyers will be placed in public areas. Mannum Community Hub

MCH provides assistance to residents of the community, facilitating a range of services and activities. Come along and join one of the current programs. If you wish to hold an event or program at the Hub please contact us. A Health and Wellbeing Program that will include reflexology, kinesiology, bush essences, meridians, perfume making and how to make your own body care products commences in late October on a Tuesday morning for 6 weeks. Register your interest at the Hub. 58 Walker Avenue. Monday - Friday 9am 4:30pm. Ph: 8569 1832. Scrooges Op Shop 8 Randell Street Spring Opening hours Tuesday to Saturday, 10 am - 4 pm

Come in and meet our friendly staff and browse our range of furniture clothing and bric-a-brac for sale. Donations are very much appreciated. Proceeds are used to assist our community.

After you attend a performance in the Murray Bridge Town Hall, you are invited to visit the beautiful Murray Bridge Regional Gallery where three exhibitions will be running through until 12th October. “Of Obscured Significance” will be featured in the Main Gallery. Set within the local and entwined with the global, these historical and Mannum contemporary, photographic and mix media artworks reflect the Neighbourhood everyday; where concerns and interests are addressed and illuminated. Curated by Beverley Southcott, her work will be joined Watch with works by Mick Bradley, Murray Bridge and District Historical Fund Raiser Society Inc., Louise Flaherty, Frank Grauso, Rachel McElwee and Lee Salomone. Saturday 4th October, 10 am – 2 pm “Bodywork”, in the Vicki Nottage Sculpture Court, is a national Arnold Park Gallery of Australia Exhibition featuring Australian Jewellery 1970 (between the ferries) - 2012. Sausage sizzle, drinks, and platesafe screws for sale. “Cutting into Culture “ in the Jean Sims Gallery features an All welcome. exhibition of traditional Chinese papercuts. The Murray Bridge Russ Dellow, Coordinator Regional Gallery is open from Tuesday to Sunday. Page 8 Mannum Mag Issue Number 94

Mental Musings

From the Lions Den

A-musing Avenue! id you find one, realise avenue, can prove helpful, you already had a good challenging or even cause us to one, or wonder what on earth do amazing things. the community correspondent This cold weather can of was writing about? course make musing in any Having an open mind about direction, old or new, difficult, things happening around us, or but - be active for your mental how we can address various health! issues in our lives, can be Activity is for our minds and helpful not only for ourselves bodies, so let’s work out what but even at times our we can do for ourselves and community. another; seeing activity as an Life is full of various stages, opportunity for well-being new chapters, and change is rather than an inconvenience or sometimes by choice and, at a waste of time! Community Correspondent others, forced upon us. Musing in a different direction, a new

ions have been quite busy again this month around our town. The latest project has been a clean up of the Mannum Ambulance Station. This has been completed and Lions will continue to maintain the grounds there on an on-going basis in conjunction with our usual Police Station clean up. The cemetery clean up is still happening and the results are good. From now on this is being cut to one day a month, namely the second Thursday of

each month at 9:00am. Remember, everyone is welcome to come along and help in this community project. Thanks again to those who have been helping. Lions are about to begin work on the skate park shelter. Materials are being ordered and it is hoped a start will occur soon. More Lions news next month. Barry Mansell

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Hymn Sing-a-long t’s time to sing again! You’ll get your chance to sing the magnificent old hymns of the Church, at the next HymnLovers Sing on Sunday 21st September at the Mannum Uniting church, corner Walker Avenue 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 after an hour or so for afternoon tea. We’ll aim to finish about 4 pm. If you have a special favourite or two, please let Carl or Lyn know as soon as possible on one of the phone numbers below, or on email at gross2oz@gmail.com, so that we can include them in the program. The HymnLovers Sing is an initiative of the Mannum Interchurch Council. For more information call Carl or Lyn on 8569 7392 or 0405 098 450.

Carl Gross

New Website ave a look at the new website. www.mannumgolfclub.com.au There is still some fine tuning to be done but the framework is in place. New features include slide shows showcasing our course, enhanced club history and contact pages (future use of Facebook and Twitter). You can even check your handicap via GolfLink. A future enhancement will see a page showing all our past committees. If you have historical photos of the course, pennant winners or championships we can add them to the site to honour our history.

Fund Raising Clearance Auction

We will be holding a clearance auction in September. If you have any unwanted items you would like to donate that can be auctioned off please contact Des Gaskell on 8569 2691. We can also sell merchandise on your behalf on a 10% commission basis. Page 10

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n Saturday 11 October, we are holding our annual Girls Night In. Our 2014 event will be a Barnyard Ball. Tickets are $25.00 each pre paid (or $35.00 on the night, subject to availability) which includes a BBQ tea and an evening of entertainment on the farm, barnyard style! All proceeds will go to the Cancer Council, through the Girls Night In initiative. This will be our 4th Girls Night In. Over these 4 years we have raised the tremendous

amount of $10,926.36! We are aiming to raise another $3000 this year, with the fantastic support that we receive from family, friends and the community. Until Saturday 11th October we are selling raffle tickets for $1.00 each. The first prize will be 2 nights in a Riverview Villa at the Mannum Caravan Park. For more information or if you would like to make a donation or purchase a ticket p l e a se c a l l S a r a h o n

0432 537 461 or Rebecca on 0438 859 229. Sarah Paech

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Council Elections – Democracy At Work

Volunteering

t’s all about making a difference! Can you spare 2 or 3 hours a week or even once a month helping out in the Aged Care Facility? Join our team and do our community a great deed. Volunteers may assist in many activities, such as:

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Art Crafts Games Fitness exercises

 Hand massage and nail care  Assisting in outings, entertainment and many more! All volunteers require a National Police Check, which is free of charge for volunteers. To find out more please phone 8569 0200 and speak with Shelley, Volunteer Coordinator or Rosa, Activity Coordinator.

emocracy a is precious community asset. People have struggled to the point of death to obtain the opportunity to participate in determining the destiny of their community and country. Although obviously not a life or death struggle, you can se iz e th a t d e mo c r a tic opportunity in November by

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voting for a Mid Murray Council Member to represent you and present your views at Council meetings. Elected members of the Council can inform the decision making with an u n p a ra lle le d d e p th o f knowledge of the needs of the local community and area. Editor

Those who stay away from the election think that one vote will do no good: ’Tis but one step more to think one vote will do no harm. Ralph Waldo Emerson

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David Peake

Mid Murray Council Elections 2014 Sturt Ward – Mardi Jennings, Mob: 0418 885 488 As a resident of Sedan for twelve years, I have been a vocal advocate for the local community. At a grass roots level I have been involved in many community projects across the Council area, and have been proactive in lobbying for better services for those living across Mid Murray Council. Community building activities have included: SALA Festival Exhibition, Family Connections Committee, Local Recovery Committee and speaking for significant environmental and social, health and well-being concerns throughout Sturt Ward and across the Council area. As a Trustee of Country Arts SA, I have a passion for community building and highly value the role of arts / cultural development as a medium for change. I will continue to speak for rigour and commitment to responsible, equitable and sustainable programs of governance and financial accountability. My commitment to positive improvements in our local area is reflected in my track record on projects that deliver positive outcomes for residents. It is my desire to continue to work with community across Mid Murray Council, to continue the important projects underway, and follow through with new and innovative solutions for community.

Candidate for MAYOR

Authorised by Mardi Jennings, 3965 Ridley Road, Sedan 5353

Because I care

MID MURRAY COUNCIL ELECTIONS NOVEMBER 2014

Phone: 0428 836 317 Authorised by David Peake, 5003 Murraylands Road Swan Reach 5354

Shearer Ward (formerly Randell and Reedy Creek wards)

VOTE 1 BRIAN TAYLOR Experience – Commitment – Integrity

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VOTE 1 JEFF HALL A strong desire to continue the commitment to help our Council to pursue our objectives in a professional manner.

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Authorised by Jeffrey Hall, 21 Providence Drive, Bowhill

VOTE 1 PETER (BEACHY) RAISON Committed to continuing to help take the Mid Murray Council and its communities to a progressive and innovative future.

Elections belong to the people. It’s their decision. If they decide to turn their back on the fire and burn their behinds, then they will just have to sit on their blisters. Abraham Lincoln

Authorised by Peter Raison, 15 Randell Street, Mannum

Vote for Mayor

Dave Burgess SUPPORTING YOUR COMMUNITY WORKING FOR OUR REGION Authorised Dave Burgess 745 Cliff View Drive Wongulla 5238 Page 12

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Whistle Toot

More Women Needed to Nominate for Council Elections he up and coming Council elections are upon us, I encourage women to stand for election. In my eight years as a Councillor I have gained so mu c h e x p e r i e n c e a n d knowledge about Local Government, State Government, and my region. It has truly been a rewarding experience and Mid Murray has so much to offer its residents and visitors. We need to move into the next century and be prepared to change the culture of Council. Local Government is not just about Roads, Rates and Rubbish anymore, there are so many more areas such a s yo u th , aged c a re , community development, mobile phone coverage, just to name a few, managed by Council Staff and Elected Members. Staff should be expected to be accountable and performance managed. Higher

productivity should be achieved to meet outcomes that are expected of Elected Members and the CEO. No longer should the Council be seen in the public eye as just a job for the faint hearted or the near retiree. We need people with high expectations of themselves and their peers, people with integrity and knowledge, and prepared to meet the challenges of the next phase in Local Government. If you are passionate about your community and its people, and the way in which we need to progress for sustainability, this is for you. Nominate to become a representative of your community and have a say! I would like to congratulate my fellow Councillor, David Peake from Swan Reach, for becoming a candidate for the position of Mayor. David p o sse sse s i n t e llig e n c e , integrity, and passion for

people, the river and its communities, and isn’t afraid to approach the tough topics. He has high expectations of the Council staff, and expects accountability and transparency. He will make a fine Mayor, as he is so approachable and prepared to listen to anyone about their issues or concerns. I would also like to thank my community for their support of me as a Councillor. It has been a tough decision to not stand for election again. In the many committees I have sat on, I feel I have had some impact and positive changes for the Council and my community. I wish the nominees all the best, and would be happy to assist any candidates, and look forward to the progression of the Mid Murray Council. Kerry Yeates 112 Adelaide Road, Mannum SA 5238 Authorised by David Peake, 5003 Murraylands Road, Swan Reach SA 5354. Phone: 0428 836 317

PS Marion and Mannum Dock Museum

he SALA “Colour and Life” exhibition at the Mannum Dock Museum brought some unusual and innovative visual art to Mannum. The local SALA coordinator Roger Baker quoted Impressionist artist Henri Matisse at the opening... “Another word for creativity is courage” which reflected the eclectic art chosen for display in the gallery and in outside area. The Information Centre has some new and attractive stock for purchase. With Fathers’ Day just around the corner there are many items available for “Dad”. If you have any inquiries about the Mannum Dock Museum and Visitor Information Centre, please ring e ith e r 8 5 6 9 2 7 3 3 o r 8569 1303, or visit the new website www.psmarion.com.

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Mannum Scouts hanks to the outstanding support of the Mid-Murray Council Mayor Dave Burgess and the friendly people of Mannum, Scouts Australia (SA Branch) would like to announce that the Aroona Scout Group has relocated its Joeys and Cubs sections to Mannum. Your families and kids are warmly invited to come along and check it out!

What is Scouting?

Scouting is a growing world-wide youth movement with over 25 million members, 7000 of those in SA. It is about helping young people be the best they can be so that they can grow to become constructive citizens in their communities. Learning life skills, growing in self-confidence and gaining valuable leadership and team skills are all part of the Scout program.

Aroona Local Scout Group to share with their friends. More than anything, Joey Scouts is about having fun! Joeys meet at the Mannum Showgrounds Schache Hall on Tuesdays at 4:15pm 5:15pm. About Cubs

Cub Scouts, boys and girls aged 8 to 11 years, have a lot of fun doing a lot of interesting things. They all help each other, and try to help other people too. Cubs spend weekends away camping, fishing, exploring, going to sports meetings, and visiting factories, going to the zoo, the museum, or

About Joeys

Joey Scouts is the first Section of Scouts, for boys and girls aged 6 - 8. The emphasis is on fun and friendship and a gentle introduction to a world of challenges and adventure. Joey Scouts are encouraged to express themselves creatively, through games, stories and craft activities and are taught to jump in and help other people and

Celebration. 3000 trees planted for a bird pathway at Bondleigh

the fire department headquarters. They learn bushcraft, learn how to fly model aeroplanes, even fly in real planes! There’s a lot more Cub Scouts do too. Why not come along and find out? Cubs meet at the Mannum Showgrounds, Schache hall on Tuesdays, 5:30pm - 7:00pm. About Aroona Scout Group

Named for the ‘flowing water’ that reflects the diverse region from which its members come, all linked by the River Murray, the Group has had a strong and welcome presence in Mannum for many years. From being valued participants in Anzac Day commemorations, through to volunteering at local events, the young members of the Group are learning to be excellent citizens of the local community – valuing the past, and what Mannum stands for. The Group is valued by Scouts Australia (SA Branch) for the outstanding opportunities that are provided to its youth, its current batch of fully trained volunteer Leaders, as well as for its Group management. In fact, the Group is considered a high achiever and repeatedly illustrates its ability to manage its financial and asset resources transparently, accurately, correctly, and always with the greater good of the Group at heart. Scouts Australia (SA Branch) is very pleased that Mannum has a Scout Group “at home”. Don’t miss this chance for your children to be the best young people that they can be. For more information, please contact the Mannum Scout Group. Group Leader Kym Walton: 0407 179 101. Kelly Johnson

Venturer Tristan Castle, rock climbing

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Mannum Rowing Club t’s been some time since the last report, however the start of rowing season is fast approaching. At the Mannum Rowing Club’s Annual General Meeting held on 10th August, the following office holders were elected.

Dean Mobbs (re-elected) President Robin Bourne Vice President Brian Arthur Treasurer Brian Bormann Secretary

The committee members are: Jenny Pfitzner, Carol Mobbs, Garry Clode, Chris Pftizner, Phil Gebhardt (also our SA Rowing Delegate) and newcomers Guy and Deidre Wellman and Mathew Starick. The Club Patrons remain the same: Helen and Jeff Griffiths, Ron Greening, Neil Bormann, Maurie Ryan and Ted Thomas. In fact, Ted’s father (also Ted) will be represented in the proposed film of the Murray Bridge Cods, who went to the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris. Given that there were a few setbacks with knee and hip

replacements on a couple of members early in the season, the Club still managed to win the Masters Mens Premiership, runner up to Murray Bridge in the Country Premiership, Champion of Champions with John Banks claiming the most wins in the sculling and had young Sam Bormann named as the State Coxswain with the most wins. These awards were presented at the West Lakes Headquarters on Sunday 24th August. The Junior girls have had a mixed season with one of the girls being edged out by her age increase in the second half of the season. To overcome this they went up a class to row in 3rd Grade, which has an unlimited age condition. They acquitted themselves quite well in quad fours and double sculls. The Mannum Rowing Club has adopted two girls from Phoenix, a small club in Adelaide, that has a similar problem. This group

participated in the National Regatta in April and gained valuable experience in competing against top Australian schools. The problem with attracting young people into rowing is still on the agenda with a proposal to approach the Community College to try to promote rowing as a sport option together with an approach to the gym at the Community Centre for a Come and Try Session. At the moment there is a group of mixed gender who have a social row on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at a sensible hour depending on weather conditions. Sunday morning Social rowing still continues at 7:30 am. For information on both of these contact Brian Bormann on 8569 2040. The Club’s opening of the season will be held on Sunday 12th October with a few spirited scratch races followed by brunch – time still to be

decided. If you would like to try rowing, or would like your child to try it, contact Brian Bormann on 8569 2040 or 0417 803 707. Brian Bormann, Secretary

Lobethal Harmony Club n Saturday evening 11th October, the Lobethal Harmony Club will be performing in Mannum at the invitation of the Mannum Interchurch Council. Lobethal Harmony Club has been delighting audiences with their music since 1878. Come and be uplifted by an evening of top quality entertainment from 7pm at St Martin’s Lutheran Hall. Tickets are available for $10 from any of the Churches in Mannum or at the door.

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Tai Chi – Qigong What is it?

ai Chi and Qigong are ancient Chinese practices that have led to improved health, fitness, wellbeing and longevity based on the principal of the vital life energy called Qi/Chi/Chee circulating throughout the body. Qi is the fundamental life energy of the universe; it is invisible but present in air, water, food and sunlight. In the body it is the unseen vital force that sustains life. It is believed that Qi circulates through a system of pathways called meridians, which can be thought of as an energy highway throughout the body. Health is an ongoing process of maintaining the balance and harmony of these meridians, and practicing Tai Chi / Qigong is one way to keep Qi flowing freely. Tai Chi has both physical and mental benefits by using a series of continuous, circular, slow, relaxed and smooth flowing movements with

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focused attention. If done regularly, it improves muscle tone, flexibility, balance and coordination. The gentle movements stretch and strengthen muscles, improve balance and flexibility and reduce inflammation in joints. Tai Chi is performed with a series of body movements in a slow and graceful manner, with each movement flowing without pause to the next. The gentle movements promote wellbeing for mind and body health in men, women and children. Tai Chi can be adapted for anyone and can be used together with primary medical treatments to improve a patient’s functioning and quality of life. Qigong is a Chinese system of breathing exercises, body postures, movements, and mental concentration intended to maintain good health. The gentle, rhythmic movements of Qigong reduce stress, build stamina, increase vitality, and enhance the immune system.

Qigong can be used in conjunction with other medical treatments. There are 12 main meridians, corresponding to the 12 principal organs as defined by the traditional Chinese system: the lung, large intestines, stomach, spleen, heart, small intestine, urinary bladder, kidney, liver, gallbladder, pericardium, and the “triple warmer”, which represents the entire torso region. Qigong techniques are designed to improve the balance and flow of energy throughout these meridians, and to increase the overall quantity and volume of Qi. It has also been found to improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic and digestive functions. Exercises involve gentle, rhythmic movements, mirroring movements found in nature, such as the lapping of water or blowing of wind. Classes are commencing at the Mannum Community Hub on Wednesday 15th October

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My Iron Lady I have a secret visitor I keep her out of sight She seldom comes in daylight She never comes at night She hides out in the back room And when she does appear She invades the kitchen And there’s chaos everywhere She saves me from disaster I need her now and then For when the hidden basket Will no longer hold my hoard I give in to necessity And set up my ironing board. Vivian Garner

I shouted upstairs to my wife, “Do you want a hand with all this ironing?” She shouted back down, “Yes, that would be lovely, thanks.” A couple of minutes later I shouted back up, “I’ve plugged the iron in for you.”

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Mount Pleasant Farmers Market lorious winter sun brought a sparkle to the day for all those involved with the ongoing fundraising initiative at the Mount Pleasant Farmers Market. Member for Reynell, Katrine Hildyard, who was representing the Minister for Volunteers, Zoe Bettison and newly elected Chairman of the Mount Pleasant Farmers Market, Diane Anderson presented a symbolic $20,000 cheque to the market’s community partners. The money was raised through an optional donated parking fee which is collected every Saturday at the market. The Market links with one of a range of community groups – schools, charities, and other local interests – who spend the Market hours collecting the donation at the gates to boost their fundraising efforts. To date, the fundraising has

Fundraising Initiative Applauded totalled a whopping $20,000. Anderson, Bob Sloane, Deputy Those funds go back to the Barossa Mayor, and also from community to grow the good Joy Schulz, stallholder, DJ works of groups which have Garden Fresh Citrus, and included a long list: Market Manager Genevieve Angaston and Districts Lions Club, Hebart. Barossa Carers Link Young Carers Katrine Hildyard said, Program, Faith Lutheran College, “Volunteering is worth $4.89 Ride to Conquer Cancer, Friends of billion to the state economy, the Mount Pleasant Hospital, Good Shepherd Lutheran School, Mount with SA having one of the Pleasant and Districts Kindergarten, highest volunteering rates in Mount Pleasant Men’s Shed, Mount the world.” Pleasant Primary School, Mount Bob Sloane said, “The Pleasant RSL, Mount Pleasant Barossa Council is very proud /Springton Cricket Club, the Special of what the Mount Pleasant Olympic Games, Rotary Club of Farmers Market has achieved Onkaparinga, Scots Highland Dancing in such a short time, and School, Springton Primary School, Springton Progress Association, acknowledges the hardworking Cambrai St John’s Lutheran Church, Mount Pleasant community.” Torrens Valley Little Athletic Centre Inc, Torrens Valley Country Education Fund, Torrens Valley Scout Group, and the Leukaemia Foundation Worlds Greatest Shave.

The morning’s celebrations included speeches, from Katrine Hildyard, Diane

Mannum Community Hub YOGA Every Wednesday, 10am -11:15am (excluding school holidays). Cost $5.00 per session. TAI CHI Every Wednesday, 11:45 - 12:45. Commencing 15/10. $10.00 per session. TEEN CHALLENGE Once a fortnight on Fridays, 5:30pm- 8pm (no charge). 12/9, 26/9. WEIGHT WATCHERS Every Tuesday, 8:30am-10am (no charge). ART with EVELIEN Every Monday, 12pm- 3pm (excluding school holidays). Cost $5.00 per session. HISTORY GROUP Third Wednesday of the month, 2pm-4pm. Windows 8 Training 15/9 and 18/9, 9am-12 (both days). Cost: $20.00 concession, $40.00 full fee. Garden Group Every Wednesday 10am. Dance Group Every Wednesday, 4:30-6:30. 3 sessions catering for different age groups. $5.00, for ½ session, $7.50 for 1hr. GAMES AFTERNOON Third Monday of each month, 1:30 - 4pm. Gold coin donation, tea, coffee, biscuits. CARD MAKING First Wednesday of the month, 1:30 - 4 pm. $5.00 per class plus purchase of kit $5.00 (2 cards). Mannum Community Hub: 58 Walker Avenue Phone: 8569 1832 Monday - Friday 9am - 4:30pm

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

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Dignitaries, volunteers and market goers were also treated to a Farmers Market Bounty, which featured a delicious assortment of Farmers Market products. If your community group is interested in being part of the fundraising initiative please contact Terese at managermpfm@bigpond.com. The Mt Pleasant Farmers Market, a not for profit community group, operates every Saturday from 8am-12pm and is located at the Mt Pleasant Showgrounds, Mt Pleasant. For more information go to www.mpfm.org.au.

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

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oday, Monday the 18 August, a pelican was rescued with assistance from the crew of the Murray Princess. I spotted the bird on my jetty three days ago. With a badly damaged wing it could not fly. After many calls to find the right people to assist, I eventually found a wild life rescue team in Tailem Bend. This team came down and checked the area along the banks without finding the pelican. I knew the pelican nested on my jetty overnight with other pelicans and took off later in the morning with the rest of his flock. The next morning the pelican was there as predicted, but in a worse condition; dislocated wing and now a puncture hole in his bill. I contacted the rescue people in Tailem Bend again and they headed here straight away. My son, who works on the Murray Princess which was in dock this morning, asked the captain whether they could assist in the capture if the pelican takes off on the river. The captain was very helpful, he made a tender craft and driver available for the wild

life people when they arrived. The wild life people arrived; a young couple in a old beat up Gemini. They introduced themselves Danielle and Jarrad. It became obvious to me that this couple were volunteers without any financial support and very little equipment. We all went down to the jetty area to see the pelican and they felt capture and vet assessment was required. The Murray Princess tender driver was already in position to head off the pelican if it went into the water. He can’t fly but he can sure swim fast. The wild life couple only had a small net and cardboard boxes for transport. The rescue team attracted the pelican towards them with some food; the problem was, all the other pelicans wanted a share of the food as well, so trying to pounce on the injured pelican was even more difficult. After some close attempts to catch the pelican on land it jumped into the water and was off. This was all happening in front of the moored Murray Princess, on what was becoming entertaining Monday

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

morning. The Murray Princess tender driver was right on it like a rodeo round up rider, skilfully handling the tender craft and corralling the pelican back towards the shore numerous times. Jarrad, the young rescue volunteer, leapt into the freezing water a couple of times trying to grab Mr Pelican. His skin was turning a pale shade of blue. But, chilled to the bone, he kept at it. This activity went on for a good hour or more. Eventually the pelican and we were exhausted. The pelican made a running dash for the Mary Ann Reserve and the rescue couple were able to catch him. The poor bird was in a sad condition, but once he was wrapped in warm towels he settled and complied without much fuss. The pelican will be assessed by a vet and, we hope, be released when he is well. This whole event could have turned out a lot worse for this

beautiful bird if not for the dedication of the unfinanced, under-equipped rescuers. The assistance of the Murray Princess Captain and crew was greatly appreciated by all involved. It is a shame that we have dedicated caring volunteers doing something that is needed, but with so little ‘official’ support. If we don’t look after our wild life, we will be the worse off for it. Imagine future generations having to go to a zoo to see a pelican, swan or other wild life that we take for granted today. Why don’t we supply these volunteers with a net, wetsuit and even a proper cage or two? This couple and other volunteers across Australia pay for everything to help save and care for our injured wild life for future generations. Good on you, volunteer wild life workers! David Sharbel

The Plight of the Pelican A wonderful bird is the pelican, His bill will hold more than his belican; He takes in his beak enough food for a week, But I’m damned if I see how the helican. Ogden Nash

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

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My Pet Topic Snake Bites

s the weather warms up snake movement increases and they are already on the move. Generally if snakes are left alone they will leave you alone. Unfortunately our pets may see them as a danger, something to play with or something to hunt. If your dog is down the backyard barking near the wood pile and getting all insistent, the possibility of it being a snake is quite high and you need to remove your dog from the area as soon as possible. If you get there and the snake is in a strike position the worst thing you can do is make a sudden movement. Keep your distance and get your dog to come to you then slowly back up and walk away. A snake can control whether it releases venom or not, so there are instances of dry snake bites. If you suspect your pet has been bitten, you know the pet has had a snake cornered and there are signs of

a bite or the pet starts showing symptoms, get your pet to the vet as soon as possible. The signs that your DOG may have been bitten and is being affected by venom can be: • Frothing from the mouth • Lethargy • Unsteadiness on its feet • Stumbling backwards • Loss of bladder and bowel control (from this point your dog will be near death) • Collapsing CATS are a little different, they may take 1 to 10 hours to show symptoms, generally they will lie quietly in a cool obscure spot. They seem to know that remaining calm and quiet may save them. They may froth a little from the mouth, their eyes will dilate, they will show signs of being really thirsty and they will lose body temperature. Your HORSE may show signs of going stir crazy and running into things. Snake venom is a neuro and

haemo toxin so it will attack the nerves and organs of your pet and yourself. Dogs and horses can be dead within an hour of a brown snake bite. The degree of severity from a snake bite will vary differently between individuals. Firstly the snake needs to have bitten and released venom. The health and medications of the victim will affect the swiftness of the venoms affect. Other factors will be behaviour after the bite (the more the animal runs around the quicker the venom will take affect), the victim’s own metabolism, how many times the victim was bitten (amount of venom released) and the type of snake that has bitten (some are more severe than others). It is also important to note that the snake need not have bitten but only to have broken the skin of the victim to have poisoned the victim. If you have a snake in your yard and you need it removed

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Diary of A Young Man Adelaide 1890 – December 12th - December 17th

Daniel continues his holiday, exploring far and wide in Sydney and surrounding countryside. DECEMBER 12TH FRIDAY Up at 4.45. Breakfast 5.30. Away at 6. This time 7 in party and a pleasant ride to halfway, divided at halfway, our conveyance with poor horses. Reached Mt Victoria about 1pm tired of road travelling. Lunch at Rlway Station. Per train to Sydney arriving at about 6. Tea at Coffee Palace. Attended Cyclorama and saw Battle of Gettysburg, thence to Pyrmont and attended Bazaar at Congregational Church according to promise made to Mr Buchan the pastor. Home to bed about 11, slept well. Bought Dr Jaeger’s Sanitary Clothingat David Jones. DECEMBER 13TH SATURDAY Bath 6. News. Breakfast 8. Away 8.35. Took train to Hawkesbury river. Steamed 20 miles up the noble river, admiring the mountain scenery on each side, all the way, landed and partook of fruit lunch (bananas), landed again at 4.10 and by running nearly a mile caught an early train and reached Sydney at 6.20. Tea at Coffee Palace, visited Lewises, with Mr Lewis to Woollahra and called upon an ancient Congregational deacon. Home about 11. Bed, very tired. DECEMBER 14TH SUNDAY At 5.30 heard newsboy calling news of the fire - a fire took place last night somewhere in Sydney. Up at 6.45, bath, walk. Breakfast 8.30 in Trinity Dining Hall and found it

superior. Visited the Public Gardens and later the Wesleyan Centenary Hall, a beautiful and extensive building and heard Bavin preach. Feeling sleepy Mr P. and I snoozed till 2 o’clock then dined. At 3 visited the Domain and witnessed crowds of people listening to addresses on Democracy, Temperance, the Gospel and many other topics. Visited the Art Gallery (somewhat against our sense of right). Walked through Woolloomooloo, Tea at Coffee Palace. Attended St Andrews Cathedral and heard the Primate (Dr Smith). Walk, wrote letters. Bed 11. DECEMBER 15TH MONDAY 5.40 Bath, walk, news, breakfast. Did some shopping. Visited Y.M.C.A. and by Mr Walker, the Secretary, were taken to the Centennial Hall, a grand room and containing the biggest pipe organ in the world. Met Brackall, another S.A. railway man and adjourned to refreshment rooms for lunch. Home at 3. Thence to Darlinghurst per ‘bus and found Cohen, late of our Gym in North Adelaide, but now of Sydney. Was shown by him over the immense premises of his Club capable of accommodating 7000 people. Mr P. gone to visit Rev. T. Hope. Rested an hour, dressed, dined and took ferry to Hunters’ Hill. Called on Jouberts, Hendry’s relatives, but found them out. Home 9.15. Reading. Bed 11, slept well

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DECEMBER 16TH TUESDAY 5.45. Bath, routine. Out at 10, exploring Sydney. Called on Mr Lewis, left Mr P. and went to Marrickville per Car, called on Mr Clarke, friend of Bennetts of North Adelaide. Sydney again at 2. Fruit lunch. At Mr Lewis’s office met his friend who accompanied us on a trip round the harbor, a launch being kindly placed at our disposal by the Secretary for Works, at Mr Lewis’s request. Visited the training ship “Vernon” where some hundreds of uncontrollable boys are well disciplined and apparently much improved, also inspected a fine new dock. To Coffee Palace 5.30 for tea. Ferry to Hunters’ Hill and visited Jouberts, spending a pleasant evening. Home 11. Bed soon after. DECEMBER 17TH WEDNESDAY 5.50. Bath, walk. Spent day on Illawarra Line, from 9.30 to 6pm. Pretty scenery. Several coal mines, nice coastal views. Saw the famous “Blowhole” at Kiama, where the sea entering thro’ a cave in the rocks dashes the spray thro’ the aperture to a great height. Enjoyed a lunch of bananas and soda biscuits on the rocks. On return to Sydney took tea at Lewis’s and chatted till about 10. Chiefly discussing the Gospel - Mr Lewis being an evangelist and philanthropist of no mean order. Bade Mr Lewis farewell, expressing our deep indebtedness to him for his help and kindly advice during our holiday. Bed about 11.

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Oriental Roots

Food is Life is Food

lossoming trees,moresunshine and longer days are the big clues nature gives us that the season is changing and I for one couldn’t be happier! The hearty soups and stews sought out in the winter months to warm and comfort us give way to the light and fresh new seasonal fruits and vegetables that put the spring back into our step. This month’s recipe is a celebration of the sunnier days coming our way, very nutritious, utilising vegetables coming into season. If you are ‘used to’ eating fresh cooked beans that are cooked until they can be mashed, be brave and give these tender crisp cooked beans a chance; they just may change your ‘bean perspective’. Cooked this way or, my truly favourite way of eating them straight from the stalk, raw, they maintain their nutritional and fibre values and deliver the all important ‘fresh whole food’ component in daily diets. Happy cooking; it’s ‘bean’ a pleasure. Warm Bean Salad 1

medium to capsicum 250gm green beans 250gm yellow beans

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olive oil cloves garlic, finely chopped capers feta cheese, cut into small cubes 1 tsp ground cumin seeds 1 tsp ground coriander seeds 1 medium lemon, zested and juiced 1 tbsp almonds, roughly chopped 1 tbsp dill leaves, roughly chopped 1. Char capsicum skins to easily remove. My method: cut capsicum in half, remove seeds, stalk and membranes, place both halves on board (skin side up) and gently press down with the palm of hand to flatten (don’t worry if it breaks a little), spray capsicum skin lightly with olive oil, spread capsicum evenly on griller tray and place under grill (set on high) for about 3-5 minutes or until skin starts to blacken and blister. Remove from grill, place on a plate and cover with plastic wrap and allow to cool. Once cool, skin should peel off very easily. Alternatively, place whole capsicum on a foil covered tray in a 200C preheated oven for approximately 40-45 minutes. Once peeled, cut into strips about ½ cm wide. 2. Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to the boil, add beans (top and tailed if you prefer). Allow water to come back to a boil and simmer for 4 minutes only. 3. Have all other ingredients measured and at hand to

complete the next step while the beans are cooking. 4. Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat, add garlic, cook stirring for 1-2 minutes and add capers, spices and lemon zest, cook stirring for a further 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat, add lemon juice and whisk vigorously to combine. 5. Place beans on serving plate, add feta cubes, drizzle with ‘caper and lemon’ dressing, toss to combine and top with almonds and dill. This salad will easily serve 6 as a side to a main dish. Switch Ups: • The addition of fresh fennel bulb, finely sliced, to the beans before the dressing and using the soft fennel fronds instead of dill is delicious! • Other chopped nuts can be substituted for almonds e.g. walnuts, cashews or pistachios. • Don’t have yellow beans on hand? Just use green beans or, add the ‘purple king’ bean variety or julienned carrots (cooked with the beans). • Adding chilli to taste takes this dish to another dimension.

Cheers and happy healthy c o oking. Angie Roes ler, Murraylands Community Foodie Phone: 0414 892 525 Email: a.roesler@live.com.au Angie Roesler

My heart’s a coil of dragons and lions My soul is the cave where he slumbers The phoenix flies overhead as it sirens The zen of bells ring out in numbers Tigers roam the fields of my mind Dynasties of Ming overrun my eyes Jade ornaments scattered around for me to find Dragon hilts and lion blades to build up my skies

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’ve been writing for nine years and I still haven’t scratched thesurface of knowledge and skill that many others I have seen possess and show in their work, all I ask is to learn and be able to have just a few say “Wow your poem/poems mean a lot to me” Please visit my website at www.poemsbyisayah.com. Isayah E Kuhlmann

Christmas Tree Festival 28th November 2014 at the Mannum Leisure Centre 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Not-for-profit groups interested in conducting a stall or displaying a Christmas tree OR businesses or organisations wishing to enter a Christmas tree should contact this year’s convenor Rosemary Crook on 8569 2577 Next meeting at Catholic Church hall on October 14th at 10 am. Proceeds to Friends of Aminya and school chaplaincy.

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Memorial Service for MH17 Memorial Service for Australia’s National Day of Mourning was held at Mannum Baptist Church on Thursday 7th August. The church was decorated with pictures of the Australians who perished on flight MH17. Those attending were given the opportunity to light a candle to the memory of those who died, or to place a flower or other memorial on the cross. A large group of year 10, 11 and 12 students from Mannum Community College attended the service and placed floral tributes on the cross on behalf

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of all students at the school.The message was based on 1 Thessalonians 4:13: we do not grieve like those who have no hope. The very nature of the tragedy reveals that humanity is forever vulnerable to forces beyond our control. We must not begin a single day oblivious to this vital truth. And if our fragile lives can be eradicated at a moment’s notice, it is not only this life for which we must make provision, but also the life to come, or we could one day find ourselves sorrowing, without hope. We find our comfort in Jesus who said “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die.” (John 11:25-26) No terrorist can steal eternal life from those who believe in Jesus Christ.

with Mannum Interchurch Council Suffering Apostle Peter wrote his first uthor Charles Swindoll letter to fellow believers once wrote, “We don’t throughout Asia who were look alike, act or dress alike. e x p e r i e n c i n g s e v e r e We have different tastes in persecution, he did not food, books, cars and music. endeavour to lift their spirits We work different jobs, enjoy with a stirring pep talk. Rather different hobbies. But one thing he encouraged them to look we have in common: we know b e y o n d t h e i r p r e s e n t what it means to hurt.” circumstances and to share in Suffering is universal. Tears the suffering of Jesus Christ, are the same for Jews, Muslims, that they might rejoice and Christians, white, black, brown, celebrate when his glory is young and elderly. When life revealed and they receive a hurts and dreams fade, we p e a c e beyond all express our anguish in different understanding! ways. But each of us knows the So perhaps we could take our pain of heartache, disease, trials pain, difficulties and hardships and suffering. and offer them up in prayer for A prominent preacher once others, showing concern for a said to a group of aspiring troubled soul or group or ministers: “Preach to the situation, so that the beauty of suffering and you will never each day will live on after the lack a congregation. There’s a trouble and distress, difficulty broken heart in every church and pain of the day have pew.” passed. Frank Curtis Suffering is a common thread throughout humanity. When the

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The Air is Free! t’s the one free thing all humans – no, all aerobic life forms – share. As the days lengthen and we awake at ‘Babblers’ to another crisp, wonderful day, the fog lifting from Reedy Creek valley, the sun warming as it streams through windows, we could be forgiven for thinking “all’s right with the world”. Outside our window Rosella parrots fuss on an emu bush, feeding carelessly on its blossom. Our trees glisten with morning dew, busily absorbing carbon dioxide and emitting life-giving oxygen. A friend recently said, “You’ve created your little bit of paradise here!” Yes, we have. But it’s not enough. We need your help. An article by Harvest McCampbell called “Carbon Production = Oxygen Consumption” points out that for every molecule of petrol we burn, 25 atoms of oxygen are removed from our atmosphere. Oxygen is consumed by every combustion technology. Therefore, every time we consume fuel, electricity etc. we are combining carbon (in some form) with oxygen to produce CO2, which is released into the atmosphere. This means less breathable oxygen. Harvest says the amount of oxygen available in our thin earth layer is regulated by photosynthesis of green matter, placed there 2 to 4 billion years ago by cyanobacteria. Oxygen levels have varied in

our atmosphere from 30% (during the Permian Period) down to 12% (late Triassic Period). One of Earth’s largest extinction events occurred as a result of this crash. Humans are largely responsible for the loss of our world’s forests. Despite replantings and improved agricultural methods, Earth continues losing 13 million hectares of forests each year. Topsoil erosion’s another problem, through land clearing. Tilling, burning, logging, mining – any process that exposes soil carbon to oxygen – is another worry. Our atmosphere is 21% oxygen. We begin to show signs of “starvation” when oxygen levels fall below 19.5%. Earth’s oxygen levels have decreased by 0.03% in the last 20 years. Well, that’s not much, is it? But it is 3 million times faster per year than leading up to the great extinction event. Thank heaven, we’re talking about a 20 million year Triassic period. We haven’t got a lot to mess around with! Yet you can help. Support local, sustainable, organic agriculture. Grow plants everywhere you can … even if it’s in pots on verandahs, fruit trees and grapevines in your backyard. Support your local schools, clubs and council in any regreening effort.

Riverglades Setting Drowsy darters peg their wings to dry, full moon’s on the rise in pearly gown. Cirrus streamers lace the evening sky, bon voyage in cream and gold and brown. Thrust above the matted rafts of reed, bobbing stilts on ruby pretzel rods face the day and watch it dip and bleed, mimicking its death with silent nods. Steaming out beyond my anchored reach, teal disturb the surface of the lake. Zipper trail they open from the beach spreads a troubled image in their wake. Flocks of ibis hanging on a breeze, glide above the willows to the west. Shutting down they scramble through the trees littering the branches of their rest. So it was a thousand lives ago and shall be, a thousand lives to come; tuning in and moving with the flow, integrating self into the sum. Max Merckenschlager

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Mannum Football Club eptember promises much for the Mannum Football Club and its loyal band of supporters. Our “A” grade, Under 17½s and our Under 15s have all made the finals of the RMFL 2014 season. Our “A” grade side finished fourth after the minor round and faced an Elimination Final against Imperials on Sunday 31st August at Mypo. Depending on that result, the First Semi is at Ramblers on Sunday 7th September, the Preliminary final at Meningie on Saturday 13th September and then the Grand Final at Jervois on Saturday 20th September at Jervois. It is a tough road that they face to go “back to back” in this grade but they are more than

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capable of playing superb team football and surprising everyone along the way. Our Under 17½ team finished the season in fourth place and also faced an Elimination Final on Sunday 31st August at Mypo. This side is a danger to their opponents and it would not surprise if they go further in the competition. Our Under 15 side finished minor premiers and do not play until Saturday 9th September at Imperials in the Second Semi Final. Win that encounter and they are straight into the Grand Final. Go for it lads! This year the Mannum Football Club is also hosting both the River Murray Netball Association Presentation Night on

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Redecorating t was the Thursday before Easter. Sean arrived home a little late for he had spent some time at the hardware store. He left the car in the drive and as he opened the front door he called out “Hi Honey, sorry I’m late.” Honey came to greet him and saw he was carrying paint brushes and several large cans of paint which he put in a bedroom. With his second trip from the car he brought in sand paper and several rolls of a frieze, all of which he placed in the bedroom. “See Honey, I plan to finally redecorate the playroom. I know you have been at me for a while to do it but the wait will have been worth it, you’ll see.” Honey, whose real name was Desdemona, though no one called her anything but Des, sighed. “Yes dear,” she said. “Look at this frieze. Don’t you think she will love this?” Des looked as Sean unrolled a long strip of paper frieze and

showed her the colourful characters printed on the outer side. They were all cartoon characters from the Disney movie, Alice in Wonderland. “See, there are Alice and the Mad Hatter and the White Rabbit. Doesn’t he look worried with that ridiculously large watch? And see, there are Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum.” Des looked at the images and agreed that they would look nice in the nursery. “I thought I would paint it a lemon colour below the frieze and something a little lighter above. You can get some nice curtains that match; perhaps with other cartoon characters that would be in keeping with the theme in the frieze.” “Yes dear, that will be very nice,” said a patient and long suffering Des, for the redecoration had been a long time in coming. “Did you get the buns?” “They are still in the car,” replied Sean, “I’ll get them.” For the entire Easter Sean

worked in the room, sanding, washing walls, painting and fixing the frieze. He was up early in the morning, working all day with just short breaks for tea and lunch. By evening he was too tired to watch television and just went early to bed, only to repeat the whole process on the next day. Desdemona watched the whole effort with resignation. She had seen these extraordinary bursts of enthusiasm before. What she knew was that although it took a long time for Sean to become motivated and tackle a project, when he did so he would work until it was completed and the result would be well done. Finally, late Monday afternoon, Sean was able to settle with a cold beer into his

favourite recliner chair and give a sigh of contentment. It was finished. Des returned from a tour of inspection. “Do you think she will like it?” he asked. “I know it has taken a while but it is worth the wait, don’t you think?” “I suppose so dear,” said Des. “However perhaps it is a little late. After all, our daughter is married and expecting her own child.” “Oh!” The Diarist

What happened when a ship carrying red paint collided with a ship carrying blue paint? Both crews were marooned. What’s red and smells like blue paint? Red paint.

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The Mannum Medical Centre

he Mannum Medical Centre reception staff are your first port of call when you ring the clinic to organise an appointment. Their role is to manage appointments for the GPs and function similarly as in the Accident and Emergency Department, where they need to triage/prioritise the patients’ needs and the GPs availability. Hence they will need to ask the caller specific questions regarding the nature of the call. Unfortunately sick certificates and script appointments are not classified as emergencies, but certain chest pains, breathing difficulties, burns, fits, are more in line to being emergencies. This prioritising happens more often during extremely busy periods, such as in winter, where the number of calls and people in need of appointments increases dramatically. We are aware of your frustration and our staff are trained in giving you the best possible assistance in making your appointment. The reception staff will try their best to help in assisting patients. Unfortunately there are times when we are limited in the availability of appointments on the day and we ask for your patience and cooperation. Below is some advice on managing colds and flu. In most cases you can treat the symptoms of a mild cold or flu yourself. Most people will get better by themselves within 7–10 days without any treatment. Some things you can do to relieve cold and flu symptoms include: • getting plenty of rest • drinking plenty of water and other non-alcoholic fluids to prevent dehydration • keeping warm • eating a healthy diet with plenty of fruit and vegetables • avoiding exposure to cigarette smoke if possible • inhaling steam from a hot bath or shower in a closed room to help relieve a blocked nose. Remember to always directly supervise children near hot water.

If your throat is sore, try: • gargling with warm salty water • sucking on an ice cube, ice block or a throat lozenge

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• drinking hot water with honey and freshly squeezed lemon juice.

Medications for relieving symptoms: Paracetamol can be used for adults and children over two months for pain and symptoms of fever. Make sure you’ve got the right strength for your child’s age and weight as overdosing can be dangerous. Read and follow the directions on the label carefully. If you are not sure check with your doctor or pharmacist. Ibuprofen can be given for pain and symptoms of fever in adults and children of three months and over who weigh more than 5kg. Make sure you’ve got the right strength for your child’s age and weight as overdosing can be dangerous. Read and follow the directions on the label carefully. If you are not sure check with your doctor or pharmacist. Avoid ibuprofen if your child has asthma, unless advised by your doctor. Antibiotics won’t cure a cold or flu. Antibiotics won’t help the symptoms of a cold or flu or stop them from spreading to other people. This is because they are viral infections and antibiotics are only effective against bacterial infections. Some people occasionally can get a bacterial infection as a complication of a cold or flu. This kind of infection is not common and most people will get better by themselves without antibiotics. If you are at more risk of complications or may get very sick, then your doctor may give you antibiotics. Talk to your doctor to see if antibiotics are right for you. Another option is to contact Healthdirect and speak to a registered nurse for 24hr health advice on Healthdirect. Phone: 1800 022 222. Information from: http://www.healthdirect.gov.au/colds-and-flu-treatments

arl and Lyn Gross, of Caloote, have invited the Senior Planning Officers of the Mid Murray Council and the Rural City of Murray Bridge to attend a meeting in their home to provide information on their respective Council’s policies on eco-efficient housing within the two councils. More specifically, they will address the following points: • What agencies of government have responsibility in approving development/building applications, and for what? That is, what’s the process for an application? • What are current regulations for eco-efficiency? What’s included in the star-ratings? • Is each Council currently requiring more than the minimum? • What impact is the Public Health Plan having on the Councils’ planning and policies? • Beyond the efficiency measures each Council advertises to ratepayers in other areas of operations, how is each Council moving towards creating a “green”, built environment?

The meeting will be held on Sunday 14th September. It will begin with a Potluck lunch at 12:30pm, and the talk/discussion will start at 2pm. Everyone is welcome to come for lunch, or just come at 2 o’clock for the discussion. Anyone who is interested can phone us on 8569 7392 or 0449 947 009 for directions. Since we are holding the meeting in our home, we would appreciate knowing inadvance, so that we can provide sufficient places.

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Palmer Wind Farm Landowners Keen to Share Wind Farm Benefits

n innovative scheme by wind farm developer and operator Trustpower to spread the economic benefit of wind farms more extensively into the community has been welcomed by landowners adjacent to the proposed Palmer Wind Farm. “We’ve had an enthusiastic response to our offer to make annual payments to the owners of neighbouring properties,” said T r u st p o w e r ’ s Wi n d Ge n e r a t i o n Development Manager Rontheo van Zyl. “We’ve been extremely pleased by the positive response because, together with the payments that will be made to the host landowners, it would mean a direct economic windfall of around $2 million to the Mid-Murray community every year should the Palmer Wind Farm go ahead as planned,” Mr van Zyl said. “Together with the proposed annual community fund and the jobs directly associated with the wind farm, this figure is likely to exceed $3 million.” According to an independent economic report by Adelaide-based economic and industry development consultancy Hudson Howells, the broader economic impact of the proposed Palmer Wind Farm will extend far beyond this figure. They estimate it is likely to contribute a minimum of $100 million to the regional

economy in its first three years. The report says that during this period, including the construction phase, the wind farm would sustain a minimum of 320 regional jobs per year, and then generate $7 million of value-added economic activity annually and support directly or indirectly a total of 60 jobs per year. “We believe that a major project such as the $700 million Palmer Wind Farm will be a catalyst for new growth and job opportunities in the Mid-Murray and Barossa region,” Mr van Zyl added. The neighbouring benefit has been offered to any property located within 1km of a wind turbine and residences, existing at the time of lodgement of the planning application, that are located within 2km of a wind turbine. About 60 properties are eligible for the benefit and more than 40 have so far taken up the offer or are in process of signing agreements. The benefit will involve annual payments based on a sliding scale, with a minimum of $2500 per annum, depending on the number of turbines ultimately constructed within 1km of a property boundary or 2km of a residence should the project go ahead. “This is the first time in South Australia that a wind farm developer has voluntarily offered to make such payments, which

came about as a result of our community consultation process,” Mr van Zyl said. “The scheme is intended to engage the community in situations in which they may feel they may be affected in some way by the presence of the wind farm and should be included in the benefits generated by the project. “Our obligation is to make sure the wind farm is designed so that it meets current planning regulations and minimises impacts where possible, and as far as neighbouring properties are concerned that principally involves meeting noise guidelines. Trustpower feels it can go further than this and intends to do so through these neighbouring benefit agreements.” The payments would be attached to each property and continue through any change in ownership, thus providing a permanent income for the properties affected for the life of the project. For more information on the Palmer Wind Farm please visit the project website www.Trustpower.co.nz/palmerwindfarm or www.facebook.com/palmerwindfarm, or contact the Project Team on 1800 648 690.

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Rockleigh Bushfires – Past, Present, Future Rockleigh Fire January 2014 ithin a week of the December fire, the whole state had come to terms with record temperatures, swirling high winds and lightning strikes that started hundreds of small fires around the state. Many fires merged in major fires at Narkaat near Bordertown, Billiatt Conservation Park between Renmark, Alawoona and Wanbi, Bangor in the Flinders Ranges, Cambrai, Eden Valley and Rockleigh, Snowtown, West Coast all over the State. 4 lightning strikes merged to form the fires that went from Rockleigh Road across to Tepko, and the Anders Road fire merged with Pallamana on the edge of Murray Bridge. This latter fire involved areas where there is a greater population density and MFS and CFS concentrated their efforts here because of closeness to Adelaide. In their planning wisdom, the Murray Bridge council has zoned the Rockleigh area as “Rural Living- minimum 80 acres”. This means that farming still continues, mostly cropping, but many smaller acreages have people living there. Many work in Adelaide. Rockleigh Road has 20 or more lifestylers living there, some live in houses, several live in shipping containers and caravans and sheds. There is no mains water on any of these lifestyle blocks and only smallish rainwater tanks. Some people only live there at weekends. A number do night shift work and need the silence to sleep. A surprising number own horses.

Law Road, Gogel Road and Panmikan Hill Road are all lifestyle blocks that share a boundary with broadacre croppers. Annies Lane is a ‘No Through Road’. The last 500 metres of it that should join Critchley Road is so rocky that no council will look at it. Annies Lane is named after Terry’s great aunt Anastasia who had a walking track through the rocks to Monarto where she worked. So there are 10 blocks with “No Way Out” and, as this fire raged, “No way In”. Farmers using the no-till method of cropping ensure that there is a good grass cover to anchor the soil and prevent erosion. There are massive big hills and rocks interspersed with arable land. Word came through of a fire on Rockleigh Road. Another on Annies Lane. Another fire on Anders Road and at Pallamana. With strong winds we knew we had a disaster looming. The December fire burnt a fire break so cattle weren’t the worry, but the vegetation on Critchley Road is very dense and our house and conservation patch were in a direct line. Police blocked traffic coming off Palmer Road but let Vince through. As he rounded a corner on Rockleigh Road it was suddenly like midnight. The smoke was choking and black and you couldn’t drive because you couldn’t see the road. He saw the flames on his left and the flashing lights of a cop car on the burnt patch at the edge. A fire truck was 200 metres ahead. The flames started up again on his right.

He rang me and said, “I’m in a very bad place. I need to say goodbye. Tell my boys I love them.” He did not expect to live. In the background there was a woman screaming. She, a young cop, was terrified. Vince said he thought, “This is it. I’m probably going to die here.” After what he said was a long time, he felt rain on his skin. He was holding the young cop trying to help, too, and somehow the fire truck contacted a water bomber and they saw the danger and bombed them. That bomber certainly saved 8 lives in that one pass. MFS in Adelaide were acutely aware of the seriousness of the situation. Police gave all fire trucks an escort through traffic up the freeway. The Zoo was packed up. The prison was a worry. Panic was everywhere. People living on Murray Bridge outskirts were visited by police and told to evacuate. The fireball that picked up from Rockleigh Road and blew over Vincent, blew down Gogel Road with such speed they estimate it travelled 5 km in 3 minutes. The whirlwind met the fire from Anders Road and MFS estimate that if they hadn’t held it where they did it would have been at the Palmer turnoff on Mannum Road within 3-5 minutes. Statistically there was one house lost in that fire. But that doesn’t show the full extent of people’s losses.Those that lived in sheds, shipping containers, caravans and just plain humpies lost their homes too. Carmel Critchley

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Mannum RSL LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS - 2014

VOTE 1 Peter R. Smith Shearer Ward - Previously Randell and Reedy Creek Wards Local Government is “our” asset. We need totally community aligned persons to represent the ratepayers and properly communicate with the ratepayers. A this time when the State Government is attempting to remove planning responsibility for our areas from Local Government with no Elected Member on Development Assessment Panels. We must be resolute in our condemnation of the State Government meddling, which I believe is an attempt to do away with Local Government – a loss of democracy.

VOTE 1 Peter R. Smith Whilst I would like to see the allowances paid to Elected Members (Mayor $51200, Deputy Mayor $16200, Councilors $12800) lessened it is not possible as the Tribunal sets the allowances and Elected Members MUST be paid that amount. Believing it is an unfair impost on the ratepayers, if successful I will commit $700 per year to (4) four charities or sporting clubs in Shearer Ward.

VOTE 1 Peter R. Smith I am looking forward to the chance of representing the Mid Murray Council area with special interest in planning and the River Murray and its environs. The River Murray needs a special emphasis as it brings many hundreds of thousands of dollars into our economy.

VOTE 1 Peter R. Smith Mid Murray Council is burdened with in excess of 120 non-complying developments costing the ratepayers thousands of dollars – one in particular has had a huge impost on our budget of $80,000 and is on-going.

VOTE 1 Peter R. Smith A vote for total commitment, transparency, integrity, a cut in spending to stop us all paying higher rates and total promise to be open with all constituents, my focus will be the ratepayers and their best interests. We must be community based!

VOTE 1 Peter R. Smith Authorised by Peter R. Smith OAM, PO Box 126, MANNUM 5238

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pring at last and the promise of better weather. The Secretary and I took a 3 month break up north and what a shock the cold has been, since our return. During our absence the Club has been in good hands with Ian and Joan Sando taking the reins; officiating at monthly meetings and holding the two Commemoration Services,Korea Day and Long Tan Day, ably assisted by Padres David Baker and Colin Nieass respectively. Attendances were quite good and the refreshments were much appreciated, thanks to Barb Lewis and her helpers. I should say here that these Days of Remembrance are not just for the RSL, but are open to visitors and persons or organisations who would like to lay a wreath. You are all most welcome. These Days are a part of our heritage, please come and show your support. The Wednesday Happy Hours have not been quite so well attended due to the cold weather, but those who did attend enjoyed the camaraderie and the nibbles. All visitors are welcome. No affiliation is required. Those of you who have braved the elements will no doubt have noticed the paving in front of the club and we are looking forward to setting up tables and chairs in the warmer weather. We also have umbrellas for the sunny days and may even start a Sunday afternoon Happy Hour if there is enough interest. We have applied for a grant to finish the Monument wall and will endeavour to have it completed before Anzac Day next year. The Cemetery extension to the Garden of Memory has seen all the edging done, and all we need now is some soil, grass and a border of trees to be planted. Talking of the Cemetery, several RSL members joined the Lions Club on their working bees to tidy up the rest of the area and it is very neat. Thanks to those who attended. September Dates for the Diary • Wednesday 10th: Happy Hour RSL Club 1600 • Wednesday 17th: Happy Hour RSL Club 1600 • Thursday 18th: General Meeting and lunch RSL Club 1100 • Wednesday 24th: Happy Hour RSL Club 1600

Note: The AGM will be held at the RSL Club on Thursday 16th October 2014, followed by lunch. Please try to be there. The Badge The price of freedom is eternal vigilance

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Works, Services and Projects Update from Mid Murray Council rief notes on a selection of items discussed or determined at the Monday 11th August 2014 meeting.

• The speed limit in the Frahns Landing Shack area has been reduced to 50 km/hour. A request has been forwarded to the Department of Planning Transport and Infrastructure for the last 6.6 km of East Front Road (Bowhill end) to have a speed limit of 80 km/hour. • Subject to the approval of the Commissioner of Police, approval has been granted for the Palmer Hot Rod Run on Tea Tree Gully/Mannum Road at Palmer (from the intersection of Reedy Creek Road to the intersection of Lindner Avenue) and on Olive Grove Avenue (between the Tea Tree Gully/Mannum Road and Education Avenue) on Sunday 5th October 2014 from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm. • Approval has been granted for the Sounds by the River Concert to be held on the southern part of Mary Ann Reserve on Saturday 17th January 2015; the closure of River Lane (adjacent to the southern part of Mary Ann Reserve) and Arnold Park (adjacent to the downstream ferry) as a general use car park and for use as a bus only parking area; the use of the Mannum oval for camping, subject to the receipt of a Special Event Permit and applicable conditions. • Approval has been granted for the “All Steamed Up at Mannum” family fun weekend to be held on the Mary Ann Reserve and in Arnold Park on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th November 2014. • Option 2 for the Mannum Hospital helipad will be supported. The Mannum Hospital Advisory Committee has been informed and requested to consider the removal of the hospital residence, subject to Ministerial approval. • The Randell Street retaining wall works is expected to

be completed by early September. • Council has received $20,000 funding from the State Government and will contribute $20,000 to develop a strategic bicycle plan across the communities of the Council area. • Council has agreed to participate in the State Food Safety Rating Scheme Pilot Project. This will focus on the improvement of food safety and hygiene standards. • Two camping ticket machines will be purchased for use at Bolto and Haythorpe Reserves. Free camping at Tenbury Hunter Reserve, Swan Reach, will be retained. • The value of development in Mid Murray Council for 2013/14 was $53,667,751 ($22,394,340 in 2012/13). • Sedan residents will be advised of the outcome of the voluntary clean-up phase and that Council will now undertake more formal action on identified properties. • Three funding applications have been submitted to the Department of Social Services. R Connecting Mid Murray – to provide early intervention and prevention services and resources to improve the development and wellbeing of children aged 0-12 years. R Volunteering Mid Murray – to build the capacity of communities and organisations through partnerships, result in better services, service integration and assist volunteers and encourage volunteering. R Building Brighter Futures – to focus on capacity building for communities and organisations to identify and address local community needs and facilitate partnerships that result in better services. • Work continues with the OPAL Joint Working Group to ensure continuity of the OPAL program. • Following a request from the State Treasurer, Council has agreed to become a signatory to the State

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Government’s Charter of Affordability. The Remuneration Tribunal determination of allowances for members of Local Government Councils was noted. The Rural City of Murray Bridge has advised approval for the installation of directional signage from the south-eastern freeway through Monarto to Mannum subject to conditions. Council will highlight to the Premier and State Minister for Regional Development that Community Cabinet meetings must be scheduled on a regional basis to avoid community anger and disenchantment, following the exclusion of Morgan from the “Fund my Idea Riverland Program”. Council has supported the proposed Keyneton heritage trail submitted by the Keyneton Progress Association. The Caretaker Policy for Council will operate from 2nd September 2014. Council will contribute $15,000 towards the provision of the new external public toilets, as part of the upgrade to the Swan Reach Town Hall. A Notice of Motion will be submitted to the Local Government Association (LGA) Annual General Meeting requesting the LGA to undertake a review of the State-Local Government arrangements, including the production of an Agreement between the parties to formalise and require Government Departments to consider and document the impact on Local Government of any policy or legislative reforms (including consideration of resource impacts on Local Government, costs and benefits). A Workbook for the Australia Day Awards has been adopted.

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‘Carole Sturtzel Stories From My Life’ “at the Murray Bridge Town Hall” Thursday, 11th September at 11 am All Tickets $15.00 (Duration: 1 Hour) Don’t miss South Australia’s Queen of Country as she takes you on a journey through a career that spans more years than she cares to admit to! Carole will also be joined by Marlene Richards and Jenny Loftes for a taste of the 40s as they bring back the unforgettable harmonies of the Andrews Sisters.  Please join us for a complimentary ‘cuppa’ after 10am 

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Bus: Mannum  Murray Bridge  Mt Barker  Adelaide and Return Monday to Friday except public holidays. School holiday times (when different) are in brackets. Mannum to Adelaide Adelaide to Mannum Mannum  Murray Bridge LinkSA Adelaide  Mt Barker Metro bus 842F 8:00am Leave Arnold Park, Mannum 1:50pm (4:03pm) Leave Harris Scarfe Murray Bridge  Mt Barker LinkSA Grenfell Street (Stop G2) 8:45am Leave Murray Bridge, South Mt Barker  Murray Bridge LinkSA Terrace, Information Centre 2:45pm (5:00pm) Leave Mt Barker Mt Barker  Adelaide Metro bus 842F Park & Ride 9:30am Leave Mt Barker Park & Ride, Murray Bridge  Mannum LinkSA Metro bus 842F to Adelaide 3:40pm (5:35pm) Leave Info Centre Detailed timetables are readily available at the Mannum Information Centre. For more information telephone 8532 2633 during office hours.

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Mon: 10-11:30am Mini Movers; 6:00pm Bootcamp (6 week programs) with Renee Tues: 11-12noon Strength For Life; 3:30-4:30pm Tai Chi; 6-7pm Power Step Wed: 7:30-8am XTraining Class; 6-7pm TTB and Pilates with Renee Thur: 9:30-10:30am Mannum Movers; 11-12noon Strength For Life; 67pm Aerobics and boxing with Renee Seasonal Evening Programs. Soccer, Mixed Netball, Squash, Men’s Senior Basketball and Aussie Hoops. Meeting rooms available.

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Community Meetings Clash Calendar MannumCommunity regularmeetings. Last Wednesday (MCHMannum Community Hub) 6:30pm Mannum Mens Discussion Group. Mike McDowell. 8569 2818. MONTHLY 1 Monday 9:45am Combined Probus, Club 10:00am Murray Darlings Red Hatters, Café Mannum. 8569 1438. 1st Tuesday 7:30pm Agricultural Society, Showground 2nd Tuesday Palmer Card Day, Collier Park Hall, Palmer. 8569 4184. 2nd Wednesday 9:00am Shared Stitches of Mannum Quilting Group. Lions Den, Showground. 8569 2363. 8:00pm Mannum Gem and Minerals Club. Murraylands Gem and Mineral Club, Collier Park Palmer. Leonie Hughes. 8278 2112. 2nd Thursday 1:30pm Prayer Meeting forMannum, Baptist Church, William St. 3rd Monday 1:30-4:00pm Scrabble & Games, MCH. Gold Coin Donation. 8569 1832. 3rd Wednesday 7:00-8:00pm, Combined Churches PrayerMeeting.See PauseaWhile for location. 2pm-4pm History Group, MCH. 8569 1832. 3rd Thursday 11:00am Mannum RSL, Mannum Rowing Club/RSL 3rd Friday 10:00am SecateursSoup&Soapies,St Andrews Church. All welcome 3rd Saturday 10am-mid pm Gem Cutting and Silversmithing W/shop. Murraylands Gem and Mineral Club, Collier Park Palmer. Leonie Hughes. 8278 2112. 8:00pm-midnight Mannum Dances. Lutheran Hall, Cliff St. Judy 0488 130 354, Lesley 8569 2449. 4th Thursday 7:30pm Progress Association, Meeting Room Council Chambers. Last Monday 1:30pm Hospital Auxiliary, Meeting Room, Esmeralda St. First Wednesday Noon Mannum Mag Committee, Showground. 8569 2385. st

WEEKLY Mon, Wed and Fri 10:00am-3:00pm The Hall , 5 Greening Street. 8569 1643. Tue, Wed and Thur 9:00am-1:00pm Mannum Men’s Shed, MCH. 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 . MCH. Jane Kelly 8569 1799. 4:15pm Aroona Joeys, Showground. 5:30pm Aroona Cubs, Showground. Kym Walton 0407 179 101. Wednesday 10:00am DowntoEarth,Community Garden Group, MCH. 10:00-11:15am, Yoga, MCH. Fee $5.00 Bring your own mat. Friday 9:30 am Bus Trip, MIFSA participants,donation.TrevororSam 0427 442 775 OTHER st rd 1 and 3 Sunday 9:30am Murray Mallee Field Archers, Long Gully Rd Mannum. Ian Baensch (after 6pm) 8569 1274. Alternate Wednesdays 1:00pm Sewing/CraftandComputing Grp. Baptist Church House, William St.Lisa 85696040,Helen85692886, lisa@mannumbaptist.org.au Alternate Fridays 1:30pm Senior Citizens’ Club, Club Rooms. Marnie: 8569 2980. Every Three Months 7:30pm Neighbourhood Watch. Leisure Centre. Coordinator Russ Dellow 0428 813 201.

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

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HymnLovers Sing Uniting Church, Walker Avenue Sunday 21st, 2-4pm Contact: Carl Gross Ph: 85697392 or 0449947009 See page 10

Mannum Neighbourhood Watch Arnold Park Saturday 4th, 10am-2pm Fund Raiser. See page 8

Mannum Garden Group Lions Den, Showground Monday 8th, 10am Members garden visit Contact: Bev Connell Phone: 8570 4322 Bicycle SA Annual Tour Mannum visit Saturday 20th See Page 3 Murray Mallee Field Archers Long Gully Rd Mannum Sunday 21st 3D Comp Round 2. Contact: Ian Baensch Phone: 8569 1274, after 6pm. Mannum Nunga Lunch Mannum Rowing Club Monday 22nd, 11:30am-1:00pm Free. Contact Luke McKenzie Phone: 8531 3880 See page 2 Mannum Garden Group Lions Den, Showground Monday 22nd, 10am Guest speakers “members stories”. All welcome. Contact: Bev Connell Phone: 8570 4322 Alzheimer’s Week Day Centre Mannum Hospital Monday 22nd - Friday 26th Free workshop. Contact: Mannum Hospital Phone: 8569 0200 See page 2

Karaoke Night Purnong District Hall Saturday 4th, 8pm-midnight Cost: $10 pp, under 15 free Proceeds to repair and renovation of the hall. See page 4 Lobethal Harmony Club St Martin’s Lutheran Hall Saturday 11th, 7pm Contact: Lisa 8569 6040 or Colin 0432 141 637 See page 15 Girls Night In Saturday 11th Cost: $25 Proceeds to Cancer Council Contact: Sarah 0432 537 461 or Rebecca 0438 859 229. See page 10 Mannum Garden Group Lions Den Monday 13th, 7:50am Bus Trip to Tatachilla. Contact: Bev Connell Phone: 8570 4322 Murray Mallee Field Archers Long Gully Road, Mannum Sunday 19th Trophy Round 2 Contact: Ian Baensch Phone: 85691274, after 6pm Mannum Garden Group Lions Den Monday 27th, 9:15am Excursion to Mt Barker Springs. All Welcome. Contact: Bev Connell Phone: 8570 4322

Weekly Passenger Service Mannum to Murray Bridge 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 Information: LinkSA, 18 Alma Avenue, Murray Bridge SA 5253, Ph: 8532 2633

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