Mannum Mag Issue 96 November 2014

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November 2014

Mannum, South Australia 5238

Issue Number 96

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All Steamed Up at Mannum Stationary Engines, Black Smiths & Mannum Fresh Water Classic Boat Festival Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the recomissioning of the PS Marion

Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th November 2014 Family Fun Weekend, 9:30am - 4:00pm each day isitors will hear the sounds of steam whistles, paddle floats slapping the water, blacksmith hammers hitting anvils and the chugging of engines but one boat will be the quietest on the river.

Along with Australia’s first steam car on display we will see ‘S. L. Qui-e-tude’, a steam launch, fitted with a steam engine designed and built by Clive Sterling.

After being one of the PS Marion restoration volunteers for six years, he decided to design and build his own steam engine in 1998. The first in Mannum since the Shearer Brothers built their famous steam car nearly 100 years ago.

“Technical term for the engine is a twin cylinder simple steam engine with a keel cooling condenser”, said Clive Sterling, a retired mechanical engineer.

“It took 10 months

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to build the engine, then I acquired a wrecked wooden 26ft hull called ‘Ajax’ from Goolwa”.

Rob Bowring Chairman of the Mannum Dock Museum said, “Clive is a genius and everyone goes looking for him when the problem cannot be solved”.

Clive and his wife used to take “Qui-e-tude” out a lot before the drought set in and his wife June did all the driving (some 4000 kilometres) whilst Clive stoked the boiler and looked after the engine.

After the drought Clive converted the steam engine to diesel and made it duel fueled.

Cruising again since 2013, Clive is very excited to showcase ‘Qui-e-tude’ at the All Steamed Up Event.

Free parking at Mannum Football Oval.

Free shuttle bus to Mary Ann Reserve & Mannum Dock Museum.

Event Entry:- Adult $5.00, 14 to 17 years $3.00, Children under 14 years free (includes entry to the Mannum Dock Museum) Short Cruises on the PS Marion:- Adult $15.00, 4 to14 years $7.50 Children under 4 years free. 10:30am 12:00pm 1:30pm 3:00pm Mannum Dock Museum of River History, 6 Randell Street.

T: 8569 2733, F: 8569 2383 • E: museum@psmarion.com

Mannum Progress Association Honoured with Two Awards annum Progress Association have been honoured with winning the 2014 Mainstreet SA Excellent Awards in the category of events with under $20,000 expenses, for their SA Truck and Ute Show. This award was presented at the Adelaide Wine Centre two weeks ago and then last week at Waikerie we were awarded second place in the SA Regional Awards for the StatewideSuper Tourism Award.

These awards are a great achievement for the Mannum Progress Association, for the Businesses who support our event and the many volunteers who help us to showcase our town on one of the quietest weekends for tourism in the calendar year. Both awards have given the event more publicity. Planning for the 2015 SA Truck and Ute Show is under way.

The judges for the Mainstreet Awards were not only impressed with our event but commended us on pledging money for the

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proposed Heli-Pad and CCTV in Randell Street.

If there is anyone who wishes to be involved and we don’t know about them please contact me.

Final arrangements are being made for our Annual Christmas Parade and Street Party and I urge you to make an effort to be part of this. This year Mannum is celebrating it’s 160th Anniversary so we hope the night on Saturday 6th December will be even bigger and better than previously. The Anniversary perhaps may make your theme for a float easier.

This year the pageant will commence half an hour later at 6:30 hoping this will make it easier for participants and minimise the waiting time until the River Fireworks display.

Thank you Mannum for your past support and I encourage you to continue the good work.

Carol Greening, Chairperson, Mannum Progress Association

Murraylands Fire Danger Season: Restrictions apply from 15th November 2014 until 15th April 2015. Information Hotline: 1300 362 361

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All My Own Work Dear Editor, Peter Smith asserts that I cannot form views and write a letter without either being assisted or incapable of understanding his advertisements.

I assure him that I and other women can read and write all by ourselves, and the only confusion occurred when I attempted to access his misspelled or non-existent website link.

In August he states that he will seek a reduction of councillors’ allowances as set by the tribunal, which is what I responded to.

In September he appears to have discovered this is illegal, although he would “still like to see it”.

He states categorically that the council “DOES NOT” have the second lowest level of allowances, conveniently omitting the fact that this was correct at the beginning of August.

His figures are taken from new legislationand groupings published after my letter, as he would be well aware.

Mr Smith considers my concerns about possible inequity if he managed to cut allowances to be “absolute rubbish and garbage”.

I consider his statement that I was assisted to write my letter offensive and that he should publicly retract his comment, or prove otherwise.

Kendra Radford

Election Comments Dear Editor, I wish to comment on a number of contributions in the October issue of Mannum Mag. To Kendra Radford, let’s get one thing clear regarding “I am concerned to see that he advocates condemnation and hostility toward the State Government, which he regards as ‘meddling’ with our ‘our asset’.”

The Expert Panel on Planning Reform report can be accessed at www.thinkdesigndeliver.sa.gov.au to find out what the State Government is proposing. They wish to combine groups of councils and select the members for these Development Assessment Panels. Councils will foot the bill but no elected members will be allowed on these proposed panels. Why should councils lose

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their control over planning within their area?

Regarding “Homeowner concession rates due to be axed by the Federal Government next year unles s c o u n c i l and State representatives work together to prevent it”. Those concessions are being removed by the State Government and the Federal Government has not reported that it will remove that concession from finances paid to the State. Part of the Federal Government funds paid to the States is repayment for those concessions. Until the Federal Government announces the removal of such funding, it is a State Government decision. Her last paragraph is correct, “this is an issue of urgent concern” because, if it is removed, disposable income for our elderly pensioners will be reduced! When this was proposed by the Queensland State Government people power forced the State Government to back down.

To Councilor David Peake, you are correct re a nominee for Shearer Ward “has engaged in a negative campaign against Council and current Elected Members”. Sorry David, not against Council per se, but Elected Members for good reasons. 1. Elected Members using their positions for personnel gain.

2. Out of control spending, e.g. $100,000 legal fees on a non-complying development, which could have been stopped before it began.

Lisa Bottroff, Council Elections Who to Choose? “I have always been of the understanding that people joined committees and councils because they believed in a cause or wanted to serve the community”.

Thank you Lisa that has always been my belief and elected members should not be out of pocket!

Val Bottroff, “Aminya Building a Future”. Thank you. I am sure all of the Board Members who were elected at the (I think) 1995 Mid Murray Homes for the Aged Inc Annual General Meeting would appreciate your letter. When we took over, the facility was in a dangerously perilous position with talk of closure. Some staff had

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allowed themselves, without the Board’s knowledge, to become far more secure in their employment positions. They refused to work under the new Board so were dismissed, then took the facility to court and lost.

Dean and the Board, with the then Federal Member Patrick Secker’s assistance, gained Federal grant funding of nearly $1-million through the Federal Aged Care Department and the Department of Veterans Affairs, which allowed the completion of 20 new aged care units. With Home Start’s assistance another 12 self contained units and some existing units were transferred to the facilities ownership after being upgraded.

Things did not always go our way and yes, we were a little naive, but the immediate future was assured and now we see a loan (I am led to believe interest free) of a considerable amount to increase the size of the Aged Care facility. I am sure the previous Board wishes them well.

Let’s hope the new Council will be successful working in the best interests of the rate payers.

Peter R. Smith OAM

Unsolicited Calls Dear Editor, I read Vivian Garner’s article with interest, as I return such ‘soliciting’ mail by “return to sender” and I feel no guilt on doing so. I choose who I support with my ‘charity’ money donations.

But the amount of soliciting phones calls is disturbing, and yes I do place those blocks on my phone and yet the calls keep coming through and when the block expires it is an avalanche. So many calls, the solar rebate, the endless charities, the ‘your computer needs updating’, ‘we are from Microsoft and your computer details are needed by us’, we need your financial details, we wish to have a few moments of your time for this or that survey and the most unpleasant call of all from the cancer foundationaskingformoney.

Unpleasant, from the Cancer Foundation! Yes, because the Cancer Foundation does not solicit

for money over the phone. After three such calls in a week I rang the Cancer Foundation, I was informed that the Cancer Foundation raises money by other means but NOT BY TELEPHONE. They DO NOT use call centres, so please be wary of any caller saying they represent the Cancer Foundation. If you give, then send a cheque or money order and never give your bank details, or your computer details. Before you give any money or details over the phone to callers check the authenticity please.

Catherine Johns

Lost Contact Details Dear Editor, Could the lady who ordered the cross and critters from me at the Mannum waters Market please get in touch?

They’re ready but I’ve lost your contact details.

Cheers BJ. 0429 708 228 Kendra Radford

Spraying Cowboys Dear Editor, Over the thirty years I have resided in William Street, I have taken pride in keeping the long, wide verge abutting our property tidy by hand weeding, and on numerous occasions requested Council not to spray toxic substances along the verge.

Having spent days hand weeding the colourful, bee-friendly display along theverge, imagine my surprise to find that one of Council’s infamous ‘sprayingcowboys’ (whose mantra seems to be, if it’s green and it’s seen, spray it.) Had decimated the area to nothing more than gnarly, grey roots.

No doubt I’m not the only ratepayer who has been upset by the laisser aller manner of Council spraying, but it appeared that our portion of verge was the only one sprayed in the street.

Curious that!

Perhaps a little more thought and circumspection could be shown in town verge management, not only from an aesthetic view, but that of preventing water run-off due to lack of live perennial plantings.

Valorie Bottroff

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Evelien Machin

More Letters Thanks to Hub Dear Editor, I wish to thank the Hub for allowing my group to use their great facilities for showing information for the two important October National observant weeks Mental Health Week and Carers Awareness Week. We showed several video pres entations about depression and positive mental health (for which we should all aspire) and many Carer stories from indigenous, young carers and partners.

PowerPoint presentations of information etc. ran each day as well.

Carer information and Mental Health/Illness information in the form of brochures have been left at the Hub. It is there with the Hub’s many other information resources for people to pick up and use to help in their situation.

Terry Udy, Mental Health Consumer Advisory Council SA

House Sitting Dear Editor, My husband and I have been travelling and working around Australia for nearly 3 years living in our caravan. I’m writing to you wondering if any of your readers were wanting any house sitting done in Mannum.

We have references available from previous House-sits.

We are prepared to look after pets, garden and the security of your home. All we ask for in return is water, access to electricity, and the use of a toilet. We don’t live in the house, we prefer to live in our van and just look after the property.

My husband has full time employment in Mannum and we intend to stay for a few months.

We can be contacted via mobile: 0448 663 383 or email: helntony.vantrip@rocketmail.com

Hoping some one can help us and in return we will be helping you.

Helen and Tony Reschke

Mangelsdorf Accounting

1950 - 2014 velien was the most courageous Spinners and Weavers Group, a person it’s been my honour to Mannum Quilters Group and a Doll know and love. She was a very Club. She loved lace making and caring, giving person who embraced reviving old dolls and had the most life and was an inspiration to all amazing doll collection. She was who knew her. A loving wife and especially interested in painting the mother who possessed a unique faces and bodies of ‘New Born’ ability to make every friend feel like dolls. She was also a China Painting a very special friend. She touched Teacher and a member of Mannum many lives and was always there for Walkie Talkies. anyone who needed her caring, her As well as our dear friend she was time, or any of her many talents. A also our Art Teacher for the past 6 True Friend with a heart of gold. years. Her style of teaching Art was A self-confessed ‘Craft-a-holic’, not to teach text book style, but she was always teaching herself new instead to give us free rein to choose craft skills which she was delighted our own medium, subject and style, to pass on to anyone who was and she would instruct each of us as interested. She was a member of the and when we needed help with our choices. We all improved immensely under Ev’s gentle, patient and often humorous instruction. Her legacy to us was that she crafted us from an MMSS Art Class to strongly bonded Friendship Group with a common interest in art. Thank you Ev! As Julie from MMSS said, “She will live on through your every brush stroke”.

Always loved, Always Remembered.

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Lynn Bowman, on behalf of ‘Ev’s Angels Art Group’

85 Randell Street, Mannum, South Australia 5238 Mangelsdorf Accounting specialises in all your Taxation Needs including Individual and Business Tax Returns, BAS/GST, Financial Statements, Bookkeeping, Etc. 85 Randell Street, Mannum, South Australia 5238

ROAD CLOSURE All Steamed Up At Mannum RANDELL STREET

Phone: 8569 2244 Marschall Accounting does not operate from this address. That listing elsewhere is an error. Apologies to Mangelsdorf Accounting, Marschall Accounting and their clients.

Editor, Mannum Mag.

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Bogan Pizza and Pasta Under New Management laine and Allan would like to thank everyone for their support over the five years that we have owned Bogans and wish the new owners Sue and Mel all the best for the future. They trust that you will support them as you have supported us.

Kind regards – Elaine, Allan and staff.

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Randell Street Mannum from McLaren Street to the northern end of Arnold Park will be closed to vehicle traffic from 6:00am Saturday 15 November 2014 until 6:30pm Sunday 16 November 2014 for the “All Steamed Up at Mannum” family fun weekend.

Participants are exempt from Road Rules 230 and 238.

Arnold Park car park will also be closed from 4:00pm Friday 14 November 2014 until 6:30pm Sunday 16 November 2014.

For further details please contact the Morgan Office of Mid Murray Council on 8540 0060.

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Chairperson: Geoff Skein 8569 2385 Editor/Pub: Keith Baldwin 8569 7304 editor.mannummag@aussiebb.com.au Web Site:

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Ageing in the Murraylands

Mannum 2014 Fun Run

with Millie teve Milton’s Dad went care facilities themselves need to be a swimming several mornings a part of the community. He week. One day he received a letter mentioned one that has a cinema on from the council telling him that the site, another with a crèche, and opening hours for the pool had there are many other innovations to changed. He couldn’t understand it, avoid the segregation of ‘putting so he went into the council office people away’. and asked what it was about. The Before Steve’s address, Mrs young man behind the counter Pietsch, from Unley, took us into replied, “It’s all there in the letter. her world of living with early onset Read the letter”. dementia. In her 50s, her career in Steve’s Dad went home totally nursing had taken her to the highest deflated. Never again did he go levels of training and management swimming, but spent most of his in Victoria when her mind started time in his chair, depressed and letting her down, and her life withdrawn, until his death. underwent major changes. She And Steve? He’s passionate about shared some of her day-to-day creating Dementia Friendly experiences and these raised Communities in the UK through his questions for me. c o m p a n y “I nno v a t i o n s i n • How could our communities Dementia”, as he shared recently at become more aged and a seminar in Adelaide. He pointed dementia friendly? out that the residential care model • Are the agencies that provide for people with dementia is rapidly in-home services listening to collapsing. People don’t want it, people’s needs and frustrations, they never say they want to go into a gathering data and acting to help care facility if they are diagnosed us improve? I think of Dom Care, with dementia, and it’s expensive.

Resthaven, Murray Mallee Aged He encouraged us to set aside the Care Group, Community Nursing, medical model of dementia as an River Murray and Mallee Carers, illness or disease, and instead Aged Care and Housing, Aminya, address the social barriers people Mannum Hospital. face in ‘doing their stuff’, • Will they share their findings with continuing to engage in their the rest of us? community. Hence, we need to • How about our Councillors telling consider seriously what makes for a us what they hear?

Dementia Friendly Community.

And you, who are already on the Some of the questions to address dementia treadmill, you are the real are: experts. Will you share with us what • in our environment: are places you find difficult in continuing to like shops, businesses, churches, live well? If you don’t want to write leisure activities, amenities a Letter to the Editor, please send a accessible? Is written and verbal note to me, or call the Enquiries number on the back page of the language easy to understand?

• Attitudes: what prejudices and Mag. For further information: Steve discrimination exist?

• Organisations: are their Milton: steve@myid.org.uk or procedures and practices www.innovationsindementia.org.uk The British Standards Institute is inflexible?

“Walk the patch with someone developing a detailed description of with dementia” was Steve’s mantra. what a Dementia Friendly We must give people with dementia Community looks like.

And from Sillie Millie: a voice, involve them in planning, listen to what they say, identify what is confusing or annoying when they are out and about or what places they refuse to go to, listen to how others talk to them, and foster patience and understanding. Each person needs to know, “I still matter”. Steve said, “If dementia-friendly means anything, it means including people”.

Steve emphasized that residential

Sunday 14th December t’s time for people across the The steering group reiterated at Murraylands to start training, as its recent meeting that it wanted to the ten week countdown begins for maintain this fun run as a free event, the Murraylands APEX 2014 to ensure that everyone who wanted Mannum Fun Run and Walk. to take part, had the chance.

The hugely successful free “Because the event is community event will kick off on family-focussed, we have created a Sunday 14th December at 8:30am low-key structure which allows us to from Mary Ann Reserve in Mannum, garner support from local when people from all over the State volunteers, organisations and will congregate to move their bodies business. This helps us to create a and raise awareness about the cost-neutral event, with any importance of regular physical proceeds made on the day through activity. donations, going straight back in to Major sponsors of the event have helping run the event the following returned in 2014, with Murraylands year.

APEX serving up a free healthy “Our steering group is moving breakfast to participants, Mid towards an event model that is Murray Council and OPAL self-sufficient and can be run by the coordinating the event, Aroona community itself.”

Scouts marshalling the routes and Categories have been kept broad the Mannum Little Athletics Club to ensure that people of all ages, running thepopular Under 10s Kids abilities and fitness levels can take Dash. part. These include the 3km and Mid Murray OPAL Manager and 5km walk, 5km and 10km run and event steering group coordinator the 100m and 200m Under 10s Courtney Blacker said the event was dash. evolving in its fourth consecutive Registrations have also been made year, with a steady increase in simpler. People can register online participation, more than 40 at www.mid-murray.sa.gov.au/opal, or committed volunteers, new pick up a hard copy form from the childrens’ events and a strong local Mid Murray Council offices at following.

Mannum, Cambrai and Morgan.

“After three years of hard work, People can also phone the Mid the Murraylands APEX 2014 Murray Council on 8569 0100 to Mannum Fun Run and Walk have a registration form emailed, Steering Group has now created a posted or faxed. seamlessly run, low cost and positive The public can now access the free event,” Ms Blacker said. ten-week training plans for the 5km “The participant and sponsor and 10km runs online. These plans feedback from recent years, is that it have been developed by the Mannum has been a well organised, fun Leisure Centre 24/7 gym and offer a initiative that our community can be progressive guide to building up proud of. your fitness before Sunday 14th “This year we want to increase December. numbers again, and we hope by For more information on the holding it on the first Sunday of event, or how to register, visit the school holidays we can also attract website, or contact the Mid Murray people from outside of the district to OPAL team on 8569 0100, or email take part as well.” opal@mid-murray.sa.gov.au.

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Anglican Priest Appointed to Mannum

with Mannum Interchurch Council What is most important?

Jesus’ response teaches us to hen the Holy Spirit led focus on God’s purpose in our Jesus into the wilderness life. But many of us may ask, to be tempted by the devil, “What is God’s purpose in my Jesus ate nothing for forty life?”

In John 10:10, Jesus says days and nights. Obviously he became very hungry. It was at that the devil’s purpose is “to this time that the devil came to steal, kill and destroy, but my Jesus to tempt him in the area purpose is to give life in all its fullness”. God’s purpose for of his weakness: hunger.

Satan thought that Jesus was you is to have life in all its in a place where he could fullness, but sometimes we exploit Jesus and cause him to miss out because we are too deny God’s purpose. Satan busy looking for our ‘wants’.

Makes you think that maybe said to Jesus, “If you are we would be better off seeking God’s Son, change these God’s will and purpose, and stones into bread” (Matthew doing it, rather than trying to 4:3). Jesus’ reply, found in keep up with the Joneses and verse 4, was, “No, the chasing after things that do not Scriptures say, people need satisfy.

Remember, God is not more than food for their life, against you having things, He they must feed on every word just wants you to not make of God.” Satan continues to try and those thing your idols.

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tempting us in our vulnerable moments.

Pastor Trevor Goodwin

Prayer Meetings for Mannum Thursday 13th November, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm, Baptist Church, William Street Wednesday 19th November, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Catholic Church, Mau Street

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ev John Thompson will take up residence in December in the Anglican Rectory on Adelaide Road in Mannum. Under new arrangements, Rev George Kirreh, the Rector at of the Murraylands Parish at Murray Bridge will become the Priest in Charge of Mannum – Mt Pleasant Pastoral District. He will work with John and the Pastoral Assistants in ministering to the local area.

John comes to Mannum from the Alberton parish and will act in a part time capacity to service St Andrews and the two Hills churches at Mt Pleasant and Mt Torrens.

His wife, Sigrid will, at this stage, join him at weekends allowing her to carry on her normal occupation in Adelaide as a funeral co-ordinator.

It is many years since a minister has lived in the Rectory and the parishioners in the Pastoral District of Mannum – Mt Pleasant welcome the move with enthusiasm.

For the past seven years, two retired ministers, the Rev John Devenport and Rev Bruce Cliff have been conducting services on a fortnightly basis. Other services have been conducted by local

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licensed Pastoral Assistants.

The management of the parish has been in the hands of a committee consisting of two wardens and two representatives from each of the three churches and an elected chairman. This committee meets bi-monthly as the Pastoral District Council.

During the time without a priest, much maintenance and building improvement has occurred totalling well over $130,000. This means that the three churches, two halls and two rectories in the parish are in a fine state to welcome John as our new minister.

An installation service will be conducted by Bishop John Ford on Tuesday 25th November at 6:30pm, to be followed by a light tea. This will provide an opportunity for members of the local community to meet John and Sigrid.

The appointment has been made possible by the determination of a ‘new’ bishop and we are grateful to Bishop John for his support and enthusiasm as Bishop of The Murray, based in Murray Bridge, in providing this opportunity for us.

Geoff Skein Pastoral District Chairman

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Down to Earth The Community Garden At The Hub

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t’s time to get a wriggle on and we’re not talking worms. Plant your spring/summer seedlings now and water them in with any of the seaweed liquid preparations to stimulate strong growth. Get mulching and then some – the recent bout of early hot weather was a good reminder of the benefits – conserving water and keeping our soil and plants healthy.

Most herbs and summer veggies prefer some shade rather than full sun, particularly lettuce and cucumbers, basil and coriander.

Some like to thin out the fruit yields on manageable sized trees – less is more, or so I’m told. A favourite garden visitor (Hub employee) has donated several types of herb seedlings (BIG thank you) which will be ready in a few weeks so remember you are welcome to come and pick some for your culinary creations. The first“Grow and Share” produce swap at the Hub was a success and will continue fortnightly in our pretty little community garden environment. There were fruit, vegetables, flowers, lots of fresh eggs and even recipe books laid out for people to take their pick from all for free - true story! If you have something to offer, too many mulberries perhaps, share them out at the next “Grow and Share” meet on Sunday 9th November, 9:00am-12 noon. Coming dates: 23/11, 7/12, 21/12.

Thought for the day: “Gardens restore peace and harmony to our souls.”

Deb and the Gardening Gang

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On a wider scale: Part of UNESCO’s charter is to preserve natural, cultural and historic sites around the world . . . Individually, many of these sites combine several elements of cultural heritage criteria, ranging from majestic natural beauty to important architectural and artistic history. These irreplaceable sites represent multi-dimensional and direct links to our past and should be preserved at all costs.

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David Beats Goliath

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pecial thanks to all the businesses that have loyally supported Mannum Ice Works.

The first four months after Gary took over from Brian ran nice and smoothly, that is until an Adelaide Ice Giant came into town to take our work from the local businesses who have supported Mannum Ice Works for over 25 years.

Two young men walked in unannounced one spring morning wearing waistcoated pinstriped suits to put forward a proposal to Gary; either they buy him out and take over or he stops all manufacturing and only supplies and distributes their ice.

In defiance and standing up for what he believed was right, he politely turned them away. Only to find them go on a campaign to poach his clients by approaching all the local Mannum businesses that we supply with ice.

Thankfully, there was huge

A Community Working Together support from the loyal Mannum businesses to remain faithful. It’s the wonderful locals who, like true meerkats, were ready to alert for danger in the territory, that made this a true David versus Goliath moment,whereMannum Businesses and it’s locals are the true heroes.

Saving this business, which when not producing ice is servicing the community with gas bottles and rain water tanks, as well as doing it’s best to spruik the town, was the priority. Mannum Ice Works has always supported multiple community andsporting events and employs local people. So everyone should feel proud of the community support for a local business.

As small as Mannum Ice Works is, it produces more ice products than most do in South Australia.

Due to Brian’s previous strict mana g e m e n t r e g ime with Mannum’s businesses, the ice is managed by Mannum Ice Works for

their clients without any staff intervening, making it a cost saving arrangement and giving peace of mind to the business owners.

So, with the quality of their product and service being a priority, the little local won in the end.

It’s been great to see the locals stand by the locals. Hence, this year the owners have decided to break tradition and not impose the yearly increase as has been done at this time previously. The gas bottle prices have also reduced since July, and they won’t be beaten on any rainwater tank price. Just ask and compare.

Thanks again to every business and local Mannum person who have made the new owners of Mannum Ice Works feel welcome and wanted with their loyal gesture.

Lara Farr

Teacher asks her class if anyone knows a story from the Bible. Little Johnny raises his hand and says, “Yes Miss, I can tell you about David and Goliath.”

“OK, carry on Johnny,” says the teacher.

“Well, to cut a long story short, David killed Goliath, and then he got on his motorbike and roared away,” said Johnny.

The teacher says, “You’re right to an extent, David did kill Goliath, but back then they didn’t have motorbikes.”

“Yes they did, and I can prove it,” replies Johnny, then he opens up his Bible, turns to page 354 and says, “It says in here that when David killed Goliath all you could hear was the roar of his Triumph!”

Mannum Football Club New Committee Appointed n Sunday 26th October in front of a small crowd, we saw a new Management Committee of the Mannum Football Club appointed at their AGM. A number of existing committee members stood down at this meeting and this has heralded in a new era at the football club.

Retiring after outstanding service were Kim Smithson, Sam Bormann, Kerry Yeates, Russell Peate, Darryl Eckert and Peter Milsom. These people were replaced by Dave Schellen as President, Merrin Peate as Social Coordinator and Rhys Bullard and Craig Devries as Committee members. Those continuing on Committee were Chris Wiblin as Football Director, Deb Clark as Secretary and Paul Stalker as a Committee person.

Kerry Yeates has also agreed to be Sponsorship Director, which was well received.

The Club is very confident in appointing a Vice President and Treasurer in the near future and the constitution also allows for an additional two members to be put on Committee. Why not give Deb Clark a ring on 0400 254 856 if you are interested in helping out.

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Out Of This World

Mannum Lutheran Church Hall Saturday, November 22nd 7:30pm Free Entry Supper Provided

Astronomer’s Corner

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irectly overhead, at around 10 pm, is the faint constellation Capricorn. The eastern horizon at this time is rather bare of rising stars and planets as most planets are rising in the early morning hours.

The tail of the scorpion is setting in the south where it seems to occupy the entire region. The constellations Sagittarius and Capricorn, because of their unique position, waiting to follow Scorpio, have skewed from their normal mid yearly position due to seasonal variations. The planets at this time are the rising Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Mars and Jupiter. Looking due north at this time we see the great square of the constellation of Pegasus; the winged horse of Greek mythology.

The Andromeda Galaxy lies just off to the lower right of Pegasus and is often referred to as a sister galaxy to our own. At some 2.2 million light years distance, if seeing conditions are good, it may be seen with the naked eye. The edge of the square of Pegasus lies on the 24 hour line of longitude and can be used as a locating marker for this must see object. It is best viewed with binoculars when observed higher from the horizon, later in the evening when clear.

The planets Venus, at magnitude -3.9, and Jupiter, at -2.1, along with Saturn, at 0.5, are in conjunction, returning to dawn skies in December.

Many of the planetarium type programs on computers help you to understand how to interpret the complex nature of the planet earth’s orbit. When observing the night sky, the small slice we see is fixed for a time to our latitude and the seasonal angle the earth is at, relevant to the sun. If we understand the behaviour of planets and their orbits happening in our backyard, then unlocking the behaviour of comets and other celestial objects becomes easier.

Dave Allen

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Saving Mr Banks is a humorous and heart-warming story about the author of Mary Poppins, P. L. Travers (played by Emma Thompson). She had an unhappy childhood growing up in rural Australia, but she achieved success as a writer in England. In 1961, she travels to Los Angeles at the invitation of Walt Disney (played by Tom Hanks), who wants to buy the rights to make Mary Poppins into a movie. For 20 years, the cantankerous Travers has resisted Disney’s approaches for permission, but now she agrees to consider it because she needs money, even though she believes that Hollywood will maul her creation. Disney uses all his charm to soften Travers’ opposition and doubts.

The story is inspired by actual events, and is a movie that adults and children from about age 8 will enjoy. Rated PG.

Food is Life is Food requently I find my creative to develop into a main meal and cooking adventures are a make use of a variety of result of necessity. Such was the vegetables possibly facing case recently when I was faced eviction. with a cauliflower challenge; Curried Cauliflower Salad with Yoghurt Dressing cauliflower to use up or it faced shameful eviction as waste! 1 tbsp olive oil Frustrating are those days when 2 cups cauliflower, chopped very small ideas don’t hit flavour notes or ½ tsp ground coriander expectations. Freezing the ½ tsp ground cumin cauliflower was not an option as 1 tbsp curry powder cloves garlic, crushed my freezer was screaming for 2 Pinch of salt attention and I just couldn’t 200 ml water - divided into 100ml convince myself a hot dish ‘lots’ would ‘cut the mustard’. Being ½ red onion, finely diced a warm day, salads were in ¼ cup grated carrot Salad Dressing order; now I’m onto something Reserved curry liquid, 50-70mls it would be a salad! The search 1 tsp honey began for ingredients to 4 tbsp plain yoghurt compliment the ‘nervous’ 2 tbsp chopped mint cauliflower and satisfy my 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves tastebuds. With minimal 1. Heat frying pan over medium to high heat, add olive oil. supplies I was determined to ‘make do’ - some plain yoghurt, 2. Add cauliflower, stir and cook until some colour develops; a couple of carrots and half a about 3-4 minutes r ed onio n, a culinar y 3. Add coriander, cumin, curry ‘think-tank’ began. Epiphany at powder, salt and garlic. Stir to combine and to heat spices until last revealed itself, Curried aromatic, about 2 minutes.

Cauliflower Salad with Yoghurt 4. Add 100ml cold water, stir to dressing. I was rewarded with gather and blend flavour from success when my constructively bottom of frying pan. Stir until critical ‘official taste tester’ liquid evaporates; this process enhances and smooths out the gave it the thumbs up! This flavour. recipe also has great potential Mannum Mag

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5. Turn out the cauliflower mix into a medium sized bowl, add red onion, mix and allow to cool.

6. While cauliflower is cooling, return frying pan to heat, add remaining cold water again gathering flavour from bottom of frying pan, and simmer to reduce by approximately half.

Place this reserved liquid into a smaller bowl, allow to cool. Then combine this reserved liquid with remaining dressing ingredients; honey and yoghurt.

7. When cauliflower has cooled completely, add grated carrot and dressing mix to combine well. Top with mint and coriander. Enjoy!

Top Tips and Switch Ups • Roasted pumpkin and/or sweet potato can be substituted for part or all of the cauliflower.

• Add ¼ cup cubed feta cheese to salad in step 7 • Not keen on curry? Omit curry powder and substitute chicken stock for the water to enhance flavour.

• Sautéed spinach and chicken added make this a meal in itself.

Cheers and happy healthy cooking. Angie Roesler, Murraylands Community Foodie Phone: 0414 892 525 Email: a.roesler@live.com.au Angie Roesler

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Crazy Love

Mental Musings ell, Mental Health Week has been celebrated in a variety of ways at many venues in both city and country.

Mental health is something we all have; yet for some folk good mental health seems elusive as they struggle daily to do things that most do, or go to places most visit without a second thought.

Musing isn’t bound to a particular time frame or theme. Here are some of the sayings that were on display at The Hub during both

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Mental Health Week and also Carers Week.

“I’m the sculptor of my day.”

“Change your thoughts and you can change your world.”

“I forgive those who have caused me pain.”

“I am capable of giving love as well as receiving it.”

“Trouble is sometimes a friend; it shakes us out of complacency and sets us doing better things.” “ La u gh t e r : N a t u r e ’ s antidepressant has also been referred to as internal jogging and helps build your

immune system.”

“As soap is to the body, so laughter is to the soul.” “ La ughter d e c r e a s e s isolation, allowing us to bond with others.”

“The person who knows how to laugh at himself will never cease to be amazed.”

A little more musing. The secret of happiness is not in doing what one likes, but in liking what one has to do; and, keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow.

Until next month. . .

Community Correspondent

Forgetting about love Didn’t come off easy like a glove Like water from a lake Loving you was no mistake This is all I ever wanted Was to love you till the sun sets This crazy love we bonded Landed me on one knee and you screaming yes Isayah Kuhlmann

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Carols by the River Mary Ann Reserve Saturday 20th December 8:00pm – 9:30pm

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annum Carols not to be missed!

Inala Preston, lead singer of popular local band Mamboobies, looks like heading up an array of quality local talent at this years “Carols by the river” to be held at Mary Ann Reserve, Mannum, with pre event entertainment from around 7:30pm.

Planning began slowly this year due to various circumstances but has some real momentum now with another local artist involved in the coordinating of the event.

FatherHerd from Murray Bridge has been invited to present a short Christmas message to encourage us and help us remember the reason for the season, and a choir of people with roots in another culture have been invited to share with us something of their indigenous music.

As usual there will be Santa’s colourful entry and plenty for the children to enjoy also, including some glow sticks for sale. So mark your calendars, bring a deckchair or rug, and make sure you are a part of what promises to be a really great and meaningful local event featuring some great local talent.

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his year’s Festival will be held in the Mannum Leisure Centre Friday 28th November 9am – 3pm Come Along • Vote for your favourite tree and table centrepiece display.

• Shop at the gift stalls around the Hall.

• There are Raffle Prizes to be won.

• Be entertained by the school children who have been practising hard for their items.

• Light refreshments will be available.

Money raised will be shared between Aminya and school chaplaincy.

Hope to see you there.

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evelopment of the 18 additional residential aged care places is proceeding in accordance with the program schedule. It has certainly been exciting to see the frequent changes as the various stages proceed.

Initial site fill, compaction and preliminary plumbing were completed in September followed by the floor pad being laid by mid October. Erection of the steel wall frames has commenced and these, together with the roof, will be completed by mid November.

Requirements for plant, furniture, equipment and other fit-out are being identified and preliminary costs determined.

The Aminya Board is regularly assessing the budget, currently fixed at $4 million, with a view to identifying fund-raising opportunities to allow additional features to be included in the fit-out. All community groups and residents of the district are encouraged to support the project through donations and by contributing in-kind assistance.

At Aminya’s AGM in September,

Mid Murray Homes for the Aged those present were advised that the Board is consideringamalgamating the two local organisations – Mid Murray Homes for the Aged and Mid Murray Housing Association.

The Chairman thanked John Turner, who retired at the AGM, for his contribution to Aminya.

Other Board members were re-elected. At the October Board meeting Mr Peter (Beachy) Raison was re-elected as Chairman with Henry Grabowski continuing as Deputy Chair.

The two local services share the same Board members and administration and consolidation would provide the opportunity to reduce duplication of effort.

Further details will be made available to the community early in 2015.

Recent changes to legislation have been introduced which requires the Housing Association to become registered under a national system. The registration process involves the provision of significant evidence todemonstrate compliancewith a very broad range of conditions. Discussions with

other community housing organisations are being scheduled to support a shared approach to the development of consistent policies and procedures. This is expected to reduce the ongoing efforts and costs associated with maintaining compliance.

Initial concerns by members of the community with regard to the changes that were introduced on 1st July 2014 for new entrants to residential agedcarehomes appears to be reducing. It is, however, highly desirable that people consider the possibility that residential care may be required by planning ahead. Details are available on the Australian Government My Aged Care website. Further information is available from Centrelink and the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.

Guidance is also available from administrative staff at Aminya.

Please contact Wendy Gowling at Aminya if you or a family member requires information and assistance.

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From the Lions Den ions have had another busy month. Our usual cemetery clean-up was held and will continue on the second Thursday of each month.

We catered a lunch for National Resources SA in the rowing club with 55 attending.

On Saturday 25th October we held our first Garage Sale at the Lions shed. This was in lieu of our usual Lions auction. It was very successful and bargains were there for all.

Thanks to all those who

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supported us at this event. We will continue to collect donated goods for sales in the future. A dinner meeting was held on Tuesday 28th October.

Special guests were Lions Past District Governor Rhys Roberts and his partner Helen Henbest.

Rhys had the honour to induct new member Shirley Russell and welcome Lion Brian Ventris who has transferred to Mannum Lions from Torrens Valley. After an excellent dinner Rhys then

presented long service Monarch certificates to the following Lions: Lion Val Pym, 20 years; Lion Russel Male, 25 years; Lion Colin Pym, 30 years. He then presented Lion Ian Groth with Lions Life Membership, an award well earned for over 30 years service and commitment to Lions and the community.

Congratulations, well done and thank you Ian and all of the above Lions.

Christmas is almost on upon

us again and the Lions Christmas Stocking raffle tickets will go on sale from Monday 24 th November outside Mannum Foodland, the following week outside Mannum IGA and the following week outside Foodland again. The raffle will be drawn at the Mannum Community Club at 7:00pm on Friday 12th December.

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Mannum Update One Year in the Mannum Community IFSA has now been operating would know someone that offer. Staff are all trained in the from the St Andrews Church experiences mental illness, it could various aspects of mental health.

Hall at 4 Adelaide Road for over a be our mother, brother, So, along with the fun times, we are year. During that time we have had neighbour, friend, church able to offer appropriate support some great activities, trips and two acquaintance, or it could be us! We when necessary. camps. Our Friday bus trips (for all have daily struggles, whether it If you are feeling that you would only $3.00) have taken us to many be with family, finances, housing, like to be part of a community of interesting and picturesque places, health issues or just getting people who enjoy good company, as close as Murray Bridge to as far around. But we also have moments f u n o u t i n g s , i n t e r e s t i n g as Raukkan, Port Adelaide and of joy, appreciation of beauty, discussions, music, gardening,food Hallett Cove. We have seen art good health and sense of belonging and friendly staff, then why not exhibitions, county field days, – and they are the things that we come along and see what we are all museums, shopping malls, pioneer want to share and celebrate at about.

Next on the Bus Trip Calendar villages, river cruises, wildlife MIFSA – we don’t focus on the November parks, the Adelaide fire station, illness at all! th many op shops and the list goes on.

Coming from Adelaide to work 7 th Port Adelaide Railway Museum 14 Tea Tree Plaza Our activities at St Andrews at Mannum, I have been struck by 21st Bunnings Workshop, Murray Bridge include making delicious lunches the overwhelming support that the 28th No bus trip ($3.00), free tea and coffee, some participants at the Activity December great music sessions with some Program provide for each other. 5th Popeye and Botanic Gardens talented musicians, gardening at Many of them know each other as 12th Dolphin Cruise th the Hub and drum workshops at they have lived in the area for 19 Shopping Trip to Murray Bridge We’re open Tuesdays and Murray Bridge. years, and some are newcomers.

One in five people will be affected They are people from a range of age Thursday from 10am to 4pm at 4 by mental illness in any given year groups but all are attending to find Adelaide Road, Mannum. Friday – but five in five can offer support a sense of community and bus outings leave from St Andrews and friendship! All in all, people belonging. The staff here are at 9:30am to return by 4pm, with living with different types of approachable and enjoy being new and exciting trips each week! mental illness are resilient,capable, involved in the activities and are Contact Sam on 0466 994 549 for friendly, fun-loving people who interested in learning new skills more information.

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he History Group is settling into the Hub and has held two meetings in our new room. We now have a lock on our cupboard which allows us to store documents and photographs relevant to family history. Plans are in hand for us to participate in the May History Month. We hope to distribute more books to publicise this State wide event as those of us who have managed to see one in the past usually find dozens of events we would like to attend.

Those of you waiting for our next excursion will unfortunately need to wait until next year. We had to cancel this month’s for the worst possible reason. Our valued friend Reg Munchenburg, who was to have been our host in the Blanchetown area, sadly died after a battle with cancer. Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time.

Finally, let me draw your attention to the 20th Anniversary of the PS Marion’s restoration. The celebrations on the 15th and 16th November will give us all a reason to enjoy living history despite the fact that none of us existed at her birth in 1897!

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2015 Mannum Show

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here are not many animals that cannot be trained, within reason.

By utilising an animal’s natural instincts, pinpointing their drives and then using those drives you can get the animal to do what it would naturally come to do. The more you want to shape behaviour away from what is natural for the animal the smarter the animal needs to be.

Animals are grouped as fight or flight animals (hunter or prey).

Using some or all of their survival instincts i.e. food, shelter, hunting, fleeing or reproduction, you can develop a training regime; the trick is to find their drives. For example, a herding dog’s behaviour is shaped from their base instinct to hunt and with careful selection of breeding over the decades. Many different breeds of dogs perform and have the instinct to do different jobs. This may be as a guardian, working cattle or sheep, working in yards or fields, a boundary herder or gatherer of flocks. In some instances, as in boundary herding, the sheep are trained by the dog utilising the sheep’s base instinct to flee from the hunter.

I have seen cats trained to do agility courses by using the cat’s natural instinct to hunt and chase.

By using food, I have trained my sheep to comply with my wishes like coming when called, going into yards and going through certain gates. They sometimes beat me through the gates or are waiting at the gates for me to open them in the hope that food will be on the other side. Simple but effective for what I want.

Rabbits have been taught to do agility courses and most people would have seen some footage of maze tests being done by rats and mice using food or the opposite sex.

Other forms of training that are done without using instinct is simply put-forced training. You do not give the animal any alternative other than to endure and comply with what you want using a multitude of tools that will force behaviour or by repetition and desensitisation.

These methods are not cruel unless the tools have been specifically made to be cruel, modified by people to be cruel or used by people in a cruel manner.

Most animals will learn by repetition, some quicker than others. Factors such as method of training, willingness of the animal to comply and what you are trying to train them to do need to be considered.

Desensitisation is good to use in cases where you want a dog that reacts badly to thunder or fireworks to not react badly to these things.

Teaching a horse to become accustomed to a saddle is done through repetition and desensitisation.

It would be fair to say that all our companion animals learn by themselves just by watching what you do and react through anticipation to avoid or participate in what you are going to do next.

Regardless of what form of training you use be consistent. If the rules are always the same the animal is able to understand easier. Make sure you have the animals attention; it is all about dialogue.

Happy Training.

Jane Humphrey Mannum Pet & Rural Opposite the ANZ teller machine

he time of year has come around for preparations for the Mannum Show to begin.

Sponsorship and advertising in our showbook is now open, so can local businesses please send their forms backs in. Any new business wanting to contribute to the show please contact Sharon Stewart.

We are still short of conve no r s a fter some retirements from the committee this year. If you have an interest in Sheep, Homebrew, or Photography or know someone who does, we could really do with some help.

We have some exciting new things going on at the show this year – Isaac Lomman (comedy hypnotist) will be performing on the main stage and there will be an “Open Mic Show”. If you haven’t already done so, ‘like’ our facebook page to keep up with what’s going on at the Best Little Country Show.

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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.

“Barry Ion with Platinum +” Thursday 20th November 2014, at 11 am You will be entertained by Radio Identity, Barry Ion, who was part of the breakfast duo, Bazz and Pilko, which spanned 21 years. He is joined by Andy Upton who had a number one hit with “Stop in the Name of Love” in the mid-seventies. Together they perform popular songs that have gone “platinum” over the years. You are guaranteed to hear one of your favourite hits from bygone eras.

Tickets are available in person at the Murray Bridge Visitor Information Centre, 3 South Terrace, Murray Bridge, between 10:00am and 4:00pm every day, or by phoning 8539 1142. The Town Hall Box Office is open one hour prior to each performance for the sale of any remaining tickets.

After you attend a performance in the Murray Bridge Town Hall, you are invited to visit the beautiful Murray Bridge Regional Gallery where the current exhibition will be running through until November 30th. “pamela kouwenhoven: 1944 - 2014” will be featured throughout the Gallery. This is an exhibition covering a lifetime of creative practice, including rarely shown early explorations and Pamela’s distinctive malthoid works and installations. As John Neylon said, “Pamela Kouwenhoven’s contribution to a sense of connection to place was remarkable. Her ability to allude to this through renditions and evocations of nuanced primordial landscapes begging for recognition in a twilight zone of coalescence was born from a fierce determination to coax ‘dumb’ materials into telling stories worth listening to”.

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And what an insight it was to listen and watch. The Mannum Progress Association organised the meeting and it was chaired by Carol Greening in her gentle, unpretentious manner. There were apologies from two candidates, but no information about them was provided.

Each person was allocated 5 minutes to tell us about themselves and why they had nominated. Some read written material or used notes.

Of those who did not, several spoke fluently and stayed on message, obviously having come prepared in their own minds. Others rattled on about whatever did (or sometimes failed to) come to mind. At least one rambled beyond their 5 minute limit in a manner unbecoming a future leader.

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Confident public speakers were interspersed with those who were self-effacing even bumbling, but spoke from the heart with passion and energy. Occasionally one wondered if the demands of being an effective councillor would be too great for the well-being of a candidate.

One offered light-hearted relief with a joke, but was it an appropriate one for the occasion?

And did you know that all councillors are male? At least, that seemed to be one candidate’s opinion!

A useful quote from the evening is, “Remember, if you want something from Council, you need to come to us. We won’t come to you.”

The Progress Association made completion of the ballot form more informed and targeted. Thank you!

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Musical Miscellany

On My Bookshelf

The Jewish Influence – Part 3

ernon Duke was born Vladimir Dukelsky in Pskov in northern Russia. His family became refugees after the turmoil following the Russian Revolution. They must have had an interesting time, since in 1920 they sailed to Constantinople (Istanbul) in a ship with a drunken captain and a broken compass. Two American sailors guided them to safety. Duke anglicised his name at the suggestion of George Gershwin who had done the same to his name of Jacob Gershowitz. He wrote popular music under Vernon Duke and classical music under his original name.

Although he had reached the USA he returned to Europe and Paris where he wrote music for the ballet master Serge Diaghilev. He also became friends with Sergey Prokofiev known for writing the instructive young person’s guide to the orchestra, Peter and the Wolf. That friendship continued until cold war politics made it too dangerous for Prokofiev to have links with the West.

Duke wrote popular music including I Can’t Get Started, lyrics by Ira Gershwin; April in Paris with words by Yip Harburg; and Autumn in New York. His best known work was Cabin in the Sky, which was an African American fantasy staged in New York then made into a film starring Ethel Waters.

Songs from the show included Taking a Chance on Love, Honey in the Honeycomb and Love Me Tomorrow.

Pianist Andre Previn recorded a tribute to Vernon Duke which is still available on CD. Harold Arlen was born Hyman Arluck in New York state. His first musical experience was singing in the choir at the synagogue where his father was cantor. He became fascinated with popular music, particularly that with jazz influence. He was not an overnight success but over time with an apprenticeship as pianist, arranger and vocalist in shows such as George

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White’s “Scandals of 1928” and rehearsal pianist he began to make his mark. His first success was Get Happy which impressed George Gershwin.

In 1930 he began writing songs for the Cotton Club Revues. The Cotton Club was located in Harlem and controlled by organised crime, as was most of the night club entertainment at that time. Among the music he wrote for those revues was Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea, I’ve Got the World on a String and most famously Stormy Weather. Stormy Weather was written for Cab Calloway (he much later appeared in “The Blues Brothers”). The song became a hit for Arlen who recorded it and more particularly for Ethel Waters who emerged from retirement to record it.

Arlen wrote much well known popular music often with words by either Ted Koehler or Johnny Mercer. Other songs from his pen included I’ve Got a Right to Sing the Blues, That Old Black Magic and Blues in the Night.

Arlen with Yip Harburg was commissioned to write the music for a film starring Judy Garland. That film was “The Wizard of Oz”. Believe it or not, on three separate occasions MGM came to the decision that the tune Over the Rainbow was too sophisticated for the juvenile audience the film was aimed at and they ordered its removal.

Fortunately wiser heads prevailed, the tune survived and the rest is musical history.

Arlen was considered one of the most jazz oriented of the Broadway composers and much of his music has been performed by jazz musicians.

The record label Verve produced a two disc compilation to celebrate the centenary of Arlen’s birth. Recording artists include Mel Torme, Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald.

It is worth hearing if you like Arlen’s music and jazz musicians.

Diary of A Young Man Adelaide 1890 – December 26th - December 31st

Daniel muses on the passing of 1890.

DECEMBER 26TH FRIDAY 6.10. Chopped wood. Bath.

Bike spin. Tom, Lou and family stayed the day. Office 9.30.

Altho’ a holiday pressure of work causes me to attend the office. Home to lunch and tea.

Many people out pleasuring.

Read. Miss Ingham called, gave some a/c of Jenolan Caves, exhibiting my photos. With Tom, Lou and family to Car. Being a mild night, rather close, sat outside and chatted re various matters. Took Miss Ingham home. Supper 10.15.

Bed 11.

DECEMBER 27TH SATURDAY 6.30. Bath, routine. Cloudy and oppressive day. Altho’ a holiday worked all day in office, indulging in a fruit lunch at 1pm. Home at 5. Read “Lorna Doone”. and gave bicycle a thorough clean. Still sultry.

Alfred brought “Beda” home af t e r s o me months of paddocking. - she is rolling fat.

Posted cash a/cs. Bed about 11.

DECEMBER 28TH SUNDAY Arose at 7. Bath. Warm day.

Breakfast, prayers. Read between 8 and 9. Played sacred music. Attended P.M. Church with Eliza - Gilman preached well on “After death”, stating that only the resurrection of Christ really proved the future life. No class today at school.

Called on Hendry, and later on old Mr Hunt, at the Cottage Homes, aged 80 and blind and as happy as can be looking for the Coming of his Master.

Called on Bennetts. Home to tea. Miss Barker present. Spent early part of evening studying “Sabbath”. Jackman and Miss Cornish called. Music, supper.

Bed 11.

Peter Weir

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DECEMBER 29TH MONDAY Arose about 7, bath. Out riding before breakfast. Today is celebrated the 54th Anniversary of the Colony - Glenelg being the chief resort, because that where the Colony was proclaimed. Too much to do to go holiday making. Busy all day.

A fruit lunch at midday. Home soon after 6, tea. Mrs Williamson, an old lady from McLaren Flat visiting. Rode my Rover out on Teatree Gully road. Home 8. Tom paying a visit. Alfred and girls returned from Teatree Gully where they inspected the house we’ve taken for a month (Brightlands).

Supper. Bed 11.

DECEMBER 31ST WEDNESDAY Up at 6, bath. Office at 9am. A little headachey. Beautiful day.

Home to lunch and tea. Very busy. Mr Bennetts (Paymaster) and C.M. White (fellow clerk) left per 3.30 Express today for Tasmania for an outing (Annual holiday). After tea rode my bicycle to Prospect and called on Bullocks re Harold B. absent from Sunday School. Home 8.

Read “Lorna Doone”, wrote up diary. Another year is just expiring, 1890 will soon be gone forever! How the years speed away. Only the beginnings and endings, and great events, call our attention to the fleeing moments and days.

How soon we shall leave our present sphere! Lord, Help us to apply our hearts unto wisdom, help us to so spend our days that to look back will give only pleasure and not remorse and shame. We commit ourselves into the hands of Him who alone knows the future. “He shall direct our paths”. At 10.30 attended a Church meeting and at 11 a night service in Chapel.

Mr Rice and Mr Gilman addressing. Impressive service.

To bed at 12.30.

Jo Kader

Stan: I won 92 goldfish.

Fred: Where are you going to keep them?

Stan: In the bathroom Fred: But what will you do when you want to take a bath?

Stan: Blindfold them!

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Mannum Community College round up of recent events at Mannum Community College.

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Looking Good!

Our school is looking very appealing to the eye with new trees planted and seating installed in the Junior and Middle school areas.

The Diggery Early this year we decided to make a natural play area near the sandpit. The Mid Murray Council at Mannum donated, transported and arranged the materials. It is such a popular play area, we decided to make a “Chasey Park” behind the Junior School buildings for the older students to to use. Once again the Council has offered the logs. We are looking forward to having a new place to play.

Pedal Prix In September Mannum Community College took part in the 24 hour Pedal Prix.

The senior bike students in Category 3 were Jeremy Strauss, Caden Evans, Craig Barber, Brandon Kerr, Tanner Evans and Mitchell Heward.

The Junior bike students in Category 1 were Asha Evans, Brock Heward, Chelsea Barber, Luke Cox and Jacob Bulger.

Results: 216 bikes competed and our Senior bike came 102 overall with 313 laps completed and 37th out of 54 in category. Junior Bike – 215th overall with 158 laps, 66 out of 67 in category. A big thank you for the support from parents and staff.

Gala Day Gala Day was a huge success again.

Thank you for the support from parents and community members who were enjoying the sunshine and the local event.

Each class had to organize and run their own activity and food stall. Some of the activities students, parents and community members could participate in were Trash and Treasure, Sponge Throw, Sumo Wrestling, Water Pistol Target Shooting, Bowling and Pluck a Duck.

Pancakes, a BBQ, lemonade stall, chip sandwiches, hot dogs, milkshakes, lollies and treats and much more was available to eat on the day.

Mural At Mannum Community College we promote peer partnerships across each sub school and encourage team work and a community of successful learners. We have created a mural with the ethos ‘We all may be different fish, but at Mannum Community College we swim together”.

The Mural was created by Michelle Grieger and printed by Bear Rock Signs.

Michelle Grieger

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

For more information about any of these services Please phone Coralie on 8569 0240 Monday to Friday Between 8:30am to 4:30pm Or Pick up a handbook which outlines the fees and services available from the Hospital, Medical Centre or Dom Care Office Page 16

Volunteering at Aminya Can you spare a couple of hours per week, or even once a month?

Would you like to make a meaningful contribution to your community?

Aminya has many roles which a volunteer could assist with including:  Activities and games  Morning/Afternoon Teas  Reading (Newspapers, mail, stories)  Craft  Accompanying residents to appointments  Men’s group  Shopping  and many more!

All volunteers require a National Police Check which is free of charge for volunteers.

To find out more please phone 8569 1749 and speak with Ruth, Wendy or Natalie.

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Aminya is a community based, non-profit, incorporated Association providing quality residential aged care services to the people in Mannum and surrounding areas.

Issue Number 95

Moving to ‘Muddlon’

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nce the decision was made to move, we began searching the internet and local real estate pages. We’re used to elbow room and were reluctant to shift to an eaves to eaves house – not that we make lots of noise, or that we don’t enjoy company. But we do love our shy visitors at the water dish, or early morning kangaroos, midday goannas and the marauding rosellas who dissected every Emu Bush flower to get at the sweet stamen.

Our “Little piece of paradise” at Caloote had taken 16 years to develop. It was hard to leave.

Decluttering began with boxes of books to a second hand shop, then clothes and kitchen “extras”. But the tough job was still ahead of us – the shed! Scrap Metal dealers removed a truckload and we agreed to give the old tractors and slasher to our new owner. We were still looking for a downsized home with a bit of room to move. We could not get enthused. Our solar powered small house and large property didn’t sell. So we went for a holiday.

We had only been home a fortnight when a prospective buyer came along. We had to decide.

The contract was signed. Our Riverglades daughter and family had moved to Adelaide almost a year earlier, for kids education and work. Their rustic mud-brick home “Muddlon” was waiting for a sale.

Two acres and a 5 bedroom house is not everyone’s idea of downsizing. But tall trees and birdsongs beckoned and we rationalised that it would be easier to manage than our previous 24 hectares.

You can close some doors and mulch out weeds. Our doctor advised us that moving house is often one of the most stressful life experiences. We said that we weren’t stressed, really. But it would be nice to sit back for a while when the move was completed.

Yesterday a pair of sulphur-crested cockatoos called raucously from red gums and blue wrens splashed in water as we gardened. That’s more like it. Our grandchildren are happy we have their old home. They maintain they can ‘crash’ here whenever they like! Maybe, but there will be occasional tasks lined up, like tuning our TV or setting up Skype … maybe even DOING THEIR DISHES!

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he Murraylands Regional Tourist Association (MRTA) have been innovative in sourcing funding for Floatfest 2015 (May 2nd and 3rd) by way of crowd funding.

Floatfest (Paddling into the record books) has an incredible opportunity to create a safe and fun/outdoor activity event on the Murray River while trying to achieve and beat a World Record Attempt at getting over 2,000 Canoes or Kayaks on the Murray River at the one time. We want to use this event, to promote and draw further awareness to the Murraylands Region specifically, and encourage tourists to come to the area, and stay and play.

Events like this don’t simply happen without funding in some form. Whilst we have managed to secure a Government Grant that will help towards marketing this event, it is the aim of the Association to begin to generate our own funding.

Mannum Day Centre

Mannum Day Centre is open from Mondays to Fridays except Public Holidays. The Day Centre is available for hire by community groups for a small donation.

Please ring on 8569 0219 for more information.

WEEKLY Monday

9:30am

Knitting Group. Bring your craft along and join in!

Tea/coffee provided. For $7, stay for a cooked lunch.

Tuesday 10am-2:30pm Social Day. Bingo in morning and games in afternoon.

Cost $7 for the day which includes cooked lunch.

Thurs/Friday * 10:00am Scrabble Day. (*Alternating Thursday/Friday. Dates change so please ring to confirm times.) Come and enjoy a relaxed game of Scrabble. Cost $2 for the morning or $7 with a cooked lunch MONTHLY 2nd Monday 1:30pm Mannum Red Cross 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.

Mutterings When I toil for hours in the blazing sun while you watch from the nearby shade, some pity me working “like a dog” and they envy the bed you’ve made.

Every physical stroke, every kindly smile you regard as your God-gained right and you rest all day to conserve your spark, then you frolic the live-long night.

If you feel the urge for an un-timed meal, you expect to be fed on cue.

But I’m called to task if my table’s set for a meal and I’m overdue.

You can pass un-groomed and decline a wash for a stretch of a week or three, yet a one-day miss of the towel and brush reaps a look of disdain for me.

I am Homo sapiens, lord supreme of this planet from end to end.

But I’ve more than a mild suspicion, mate, I’m the pawn of my best friend.

Max Merckenschlager

Jacqui Merckenschlager

The Crowdfunding Campaign ran for 30 days only.

There were options for sponsorship and several Mid Murray businesses put some good opportunities forward. Further sponsors are now being sought.

The funds raised through this Crowdfunding Campaign will go towards event insurance, people power to make sure the region and event is promoted, social media work, printing, and most importantly FREE community inclusion activities.

The MRTA is a not for profit Organization of some 30 odd years, consisting of an Executive and membership that has a high skill base both in Business and the Tourism Industry. Its Mission is firmly set in the encouragement of the growth of tourism, thus maximizing the economic and social benefits to the communities within the region collectively called “The Murraylands”.

Jen Whitehorn

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.

Mannum Medical Centre –  8569 0222 Immunisation / * IMVS Collection Centre.

Lester Howie Clinic

* Asthma Clinic / Cardiologist / Continence Clinic / Diabetic Clinic / Dietitian / * Echocardiograms / Hypertension clinic / Mental Health Clinician / Psychologists / * Physiotherapist (Public) / Women’s Health Clinic For more information or transport to attend the Day Centre activities, please * Doctor’s referral required contact Louise Haby, Mannum Day Centre Coordinator (8569 0219) Issue Number 95 Mannum Mag Page 17

Flourish he following article expands on the material referred to in the October 2014 issue (Letters, Pause Again).

FLOURISH is the title of a book published by Martin Seligman, PhD; Professor of Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr Seligman was Adelaide’s Thinker in Residence during 2013. See

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www.thinkers.sa.gov.au/Thinkers/Mar tinSeligman for more

information.

The subject matter of the book is, to quote the author, “to increase the amount of flourishing in your own life”.

In other words – to increase your wellbeing and help you to flourish. He outlines five contributing elements. They are: Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, M e a n i n g a n d Accomplishment.

The book is worth studying and with thanks to our editor for making space available, the following will enlarge a little on Dr Seligman’s keys to flourishing.

Positive Emotion The corner stone of wellbeing – sense of happiness and life s a t i s f a c t i o n . N e ga t i v e emotions lead to a sense of depression or un- wellness and identification of the source and steps to be taken towards satisfaction is required.

If lacking a sense of happiness and life satisfaction examination of the elements that follow is warranted.

Engagement Positive engagement induces a sense of ‘flow’ or total engagement in an activity and generally precludes stray thoughts and feelings. It is to become lost in what we are doing and recognise, in retrospect, how we enjoyed the time, thus inducing a sense of wellbeing.

Relationships Other People – positive connectedness with

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other people. Friendship for friendship sake (not usage) brings positive emotions.

Other people can be a joy to be with – laughter. Helping out or doing a kindness produces an increase in wellbeing. If you think about some of the high points in your life – an achievement, or perhaps a profound sense of meaning and purpose, they probably took place while around other people.

Meaning Positive meaning includes a sense of meaning created by the individual – a sense of purpose – connections to other people and relationships. It can be belonging to and serving something we feel is bigger than our self. Doing something that we feel is meaningful and being rewarded with a sense of wellbeing.

Accomplishment Getting a result – overcoming an obstacle – a job well done.

Something pursued for its own sake, whether large or small, that produces a positive result and a sense of accomplishment, will contribute towards wellbeing.

Dr Seligman suggests that by saying “yes” to more positive emotion, to more engagement, to better relationships, to more meaning in life and to more positive accomplishment, we will be saying “yes” to more wellbeing, to flourishing.

So, pause a while and think about what charges your happy batteries. Best not to put it on your list of things to do, ‘someday’, because your immortality is on that list of things that “ain’t necessarily so”.

All being well, the 24 “Signature Strengths” outlined in FLOURISH will appear in the next issue of our Mannum Mag.

suppose as a grandparent I am an abject failure. Not only do I not have a cert four in grand-parenting but I have failed Nappy Changing 1A and a number of other vital and basic grand-parenting skills.

Still he does seem to enjoy it when I read him “Mulga Bill’s Bicycle” or “The Loaded Dog”; can’t start them too early on appreciating good literature.

All this is leading to you understanding why it is rather rare for me to be asked to mind the baby. It is only on extraordinary occasions that such an event occurs. This might be when Myer has a sale or there are dresses at half price at Tarjay or some other respected emporium.

And so it was that I found myself with the young grandchild whilst mother and grandmother waltzed off to do significant damage to their credit cards as they bought clothes and shoes they didn’t need but had to have.

All was well until the phone call. It was my daughter, mother of my grandson telling me to pack up Junior and his various bits and pieces and meet them at the local shopping centre. There was a monster sale on which was still to be explored, they would go there on their way from the city, so avoiding losing time by coming home, however the boy had to be fed.

So I gathered up everything I could find that I thought would be needed and sallied forth. I arrived at the shopping centre on time. That meant that I had at least an hour to wait before the ladies arrived from their sojourn in the city.

All was well. I wandered into the supermarket and junior was happy as I pushed him around the various aisles. He gooed

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happily and the garish colours of the many products displayed on the shelves appeared to fascinate him. I found that Iced Coffee was on special so I put a bottle in the cart then, nearing the checkout, I saw some tissues and realised I had left home without a handkerchief so I bought those as well. Outside, in the Mall, I saw that by my estimate, I still had another half hour to waste.

Then I realised that my grandson was not his usual googly self. Investigating, I quickly found and smelt the seat of the problem so it was off to the change room. After all changing a nappy couldn’t be that difficult, could it?

In the change room I discovered several things.

Firstly, the problem was messy. Secondly, although I had bought a supply of nappies, I seemed to be missing the wherewithal to render everything pristine again. I couldn’t leave Junior on the change table while I went in search of the necessary items and I couldn’t carry him around in his present condition now that the nappy had been removed.

Fear not, ingenuity would win out. I did have a new box of tissues. They were dry of course but Iced Coffee did the trick and the whole matter was resolved with little fuss and even a contented goo from the recipient.

Mother and Grandmother duly arrived. Proudly, I told them how I had coped in a crisis. I was sure that they would feel proud too.

I think I will be allowed out of the doghouse in a week or two. The only positive from it all is that now the grandson smiles whenever he sees a bottle of Iced Coffee.

The Diarist

Ralph Pitman

One night a woman found her husband standing over their newborn baby’s crib. Silently, she watched him. As he stood looking down at the sleeping infant, she saw on his face a mixture of emotions: disbelief, doubt, delight, amazement, enchantment, scepticism. Touched by his unusual display of deep emotions, she felt her eyes grow moist. She slipped her arms around her husband. “A penny for your thoughts,” she whispered into his ear.

“It’s amazing,” he replied. “I just can’t see how anybody can make a crib like that for only $69.95!”

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Community Profile id Murray Council has recently subscribed to a series of demographic profiles designed by “id.com - the population experts” The profiles are designed to inform Council, community groups, investors, business, students and other interested members of the general public. To achieve this, the profiles are formatted to present the data in simple, clear tables, charts and maps with concise, factual commentary.

The information will become available on the Council website, www.mid-murray.sa.gov.au.

Click on the ‘Council’ tab, to access the information you require under the heading Community Profile.

There are two main profiles available: Community Profile The Mid Murray Council Community Profile enables you to analyse the population characteristics of your community, understand the changes over time and

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Mid Murray Council undertake a comparison with other areas.

The profile presents data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census of Population and Housing in 2011, 2006, 2001, 1996 and 1991 for the local government area, and for smaller areas within it. This data is presented in easy to use tables, charts and commentary covering a wide range of Census questions.

The profile answers the majority of frequently asked socio-demographic questions and assists Council, the general public, students, community groups, organisations, business and investors to become more informed about the community.

Social Atlas The Mid Murray Council Community Atlas presents key socio-demographic characteristics for the area as interactive maps. Based on data from the 2011 Census of Population and Housing

(Au stralian Bu r e a u o f Statistics), each map is prepared using Census Collector Districts providing the finest level of detail to help identify spatial patterns and trends in the area.

In addition to the Community Profile and Social Atlas, once logged into the profile page, you can also access Economy.id (lite version).

Economic Profile This profile p resents economic information that d escrib es Mid Mu rray Council’s role within the broader economy, explore options for economic development and promote the area’s st rengths. The information presented is derived from official sources of information (Australian Bureau of Statistics) as well as Australia’s leading economic modellers, NIEIR. The latest data from each series is always presented in this site.

Morning of Quiet Reflection Catholic Church Hall Mau Street, Mannum Saturday 29th November 9:15am – 12 noon

aturday 29th begins the first week of advent. This is a great way to begin our advent journey in preparation for Christmas.

Under the theme: Come to the Water, thought provoking texts from Isaiah and Psalms will aid our morning with take home inspiration to dip into later.

A Shared lunch will follow the reflection. Please bring a plate. All welcome.

Any enquiries please call Louisa Wray 8567 5291 or 0419 826 093.

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A minister is stopped for speeding.

The policemen smells alcohol on his breath and sees a wine bottle on the floor.

He asks, “Sir, have you been drinking?”

The minister says, “Just water.”

The policemen says, “Then why do I smell wine?”

The minister looks down at the bottle and says, “Good Lord, He’s done it again!”

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Murraylands APEX Mannum Fun Run 2014

Aroona Scout Group

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annum’s scout group will be holding a Trivia Night on the 15th November to help raise funds.

The money raised will ensure our young Scouts can participate in the next National Jamboree in 2016 in Sydney. Next year we also have several Venturers participating in the World Scout Jamboree in Japan.

Absolute Tranquilty Day Spa Bowhill Engineering Mannum Barber Mannum Foodland Marion’s Boutique Temme’s Hardware

We are also eager to secure more equipment for the Mannum group, which currently holds meetings in the Schache Hall, Mannum Showground, on Tuesdays.

We have had donations from many of Mannum’s local business and gratefully offer our thanks and acknowledgement.

Aces Hair and Beauty Clipso Hair and Beauty Mannum Caravan Park Mannum Hair Designs PS Marion Willow and Peacock

Bean Shack Café Lovell’s Bakery Mannum Community Club Mannum Post office Sweet Affection Lolly Shop

Kym Walton, Group Leader, Aroona Scout Group

“Who

Wants to Be A Millionaire”

A Themed Quiz Night Saturday 15th November 2014 Mannum community Club – 7:00pm for a 7:30pm start Dinner At Six Bookings Make a night of it, book for dinner at 6:00pm?

$15 per head including nibbles

Kindly donated by the Mannum Community Club Drinks available for purchase from the bar Children 12 and under free when accompanied by an adult

Early Bird Prize

Pre-pay for your ticket by the 1st November 2014 to be in the running

Bookings can be made by phoning Roni 8531 0897 or 0402 853 108 or email the secretary at: aroona@sa.scouts.com.au Maximum of 8 per table

Sunday 14th December 2014 Mary Ann Reserve, Mannum Free Community Event 3 km Walk Mary Ann Reserve – – River Lane – – Return 10 km Run 5 km loop x 2

5 km Walk / Run Mary Ann Reserve – – River Lane – Golf course – – Return Under 10s Kids Course A loop of Mary Ann Reserve dedicated to those less than 10 years of age.

Followed by a free breakfast by Murraylands APEX at the finish line.

Register today: Visit: www.mid-murray.sa.gov.au to register online or the Mid Murray Council office to collect a registration form.

Arrive by: 8:15 am for registrations 8:45 am group warm up 9:00 am start race Gold coin donation appreciated to support the event. Coffee will be available for purchase on the day.

All registered 5-10 km walk and run participants will receive a complimentary 10 week training plan courtesy of the Mannum Leisure Centre 24/7 Gym. Information: Phone Courtney, Mid Murray OPAL 8569 0100

Prizes Galore

Bring some extra gold coins for your chance to win additional prizes between rounds

The Big Winners Money raised will go towards our Scouts heading to Jamboree in 2016 and new equipment for our local group.

When you need water we’re there All Types of Pumps & Irrigation Systems Sales - Repairs - Installations - Onsite Troubleshooting

7 Day Service Available TomTrabilsie

0438 500 049 Email: residentialandrural@gmail.com

Wool Shed Gallery 3 Randell Street, Mannum

Fine Art & Selected Furniture Open weekends 11 am - 4 pm Page 20

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Issue Number 96

75th Novita Mighty River Run

Mannum RSL

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ctober has been a busy month at the RSL. We had our Annual General Meeting with an excellent roll-up of 32 members. The election of office bearers was held and most sitting members were re-elected.

New appointees were Leonore Nuske and Joan Sando to the Executive Committee and Gary Entwistle as Deputy Bar Manager.

President: Vice Pres: Secretary: Treasurer:

John Doughty0408 159 855 Ian Sando 0408 841 575 Jan Doughty 0408 159 855 Bob Lewis 0409 678 019

The meeting was followed by our usual October General Meeting and then a magnificent lunch put on by our dedicated and talented social committee.

Work at the Cemetery continues.

Cemetery Manager Barry Mansell is making arrangements for some of the plaques that are in poor condition to be renovated by the manufacturers. Families are being contacted.

As mentioned last month, Poppy Day is approaching and some collection points will be available in selected shops prior to the official day. Phil Roennfeldt is putting the final touches to the collection boxes as this goes to the printers. Funds collected go to the non-government funded provision of housing and

services for our service and related persons.

Please buy a poppy or one of the other items available.

Sellers will be stationed outside Foodland and IGA on Thursday and Friday the 6th and 7th of November.

Planning is well underway for the RSL Annual Dinner to be held at the Mannum Football Club on Sunday the 2nd November. Those Members who have not done so, should contact the secretary as soon as possible.

Eleven members made visits to Lobethal and Meningie RSLs to attend their Annual Dinners and a great time was had by all.

Dates for the Diary November 11th Remembrance Day Service at Cemetery 1050 Refreshments afterwards at RSL All Welcome 12th Happy Hour at RSL Club 1600 19th Happy hour at RSL Club 20th General Meeting 1100 at RSL Club 26th Happy Hour at RSL December 3rd Happy hour at RSL Club 10th Happy hour at RSL Club 17th Happy hour at RSL Club 18th RSL Christmas Party (more details soon)

ovita celebrates 75 years this year and the Mighty River Run will be one of the best ever as it makes it’s way through the Mid Murray Council region with stops at Morgan and Blanchetown on Wednesday 19th November and Walker Flat and Mannum on Thursday 20th.

The Mighty River Run takes up to 40 boats and their crews on a five-day trip along the Murray, featuring many spectacular sights of this magnificent river. Each night is at a different location, spending time in towns and homesteads along the way. Over the past seven years, more than $966,000 has been raised by the event for Novita.

The 2014 West End Mighty

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River Run will be held between 16th and 21st November, from Renmark to Murray Bridge.

Crews gather on Sunday 16th for departure the following morning. Cars and trailers can be left by crews at Murray Bridge, and Novita will arrange a bus service to return these people to Renmark.

On the 20th: dinner, awards and entertainment from 6pm at the Pretoria Hotel. On the 21st: depart for Murray Bridge at 9am.

More details on the Novita Children’s Services website www.novita.org.au

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Mannum Red Cross annum Red Cross celebrated a 100 years of Red Cross in Australia at the Uniting Church Hall on September 25th in the form of a card luncheon.

The hall was decorated with red and white Red Cross balloons and memorabilia comprised of photos, banners, tea towels, etcetera were on display.

We welcomed 60 visitors, many of whom are regular attendees from many parts of the state. They enjoyed a smorgasbord lunch and an

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afternoon of cards, playing 500 and Bugs, concluding with an afternoon tea.

A Trading table and raffle was also held, raising over $800 in total.

Unfortunately, this year we have lost two of our hard w o r k i n g a n d fa i t h f u l members, Mim Underwood and Betty Williamson.

We would like to acknowledge the tireless work of our remaining members for all it takes to organise a card luncheon.

Judith Quast, Yvonne Walker, Lois Parker, Ivy Kowald, Margot Thomas, Una Shillabeer and Rae Bottroff

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Here We Go Again e’ve got a new scandal. Water prices are too high. No surprise there. The head of the Essential Services Commission retired after the last state election, saying he wasn’t going to waste four years of his life trying to bring them down when the government was only going to block his efforts because they were using water as a way to tax us. It’s been on ABC radio and the internet.

The real scandal is that we are not surprised.

We expect it. Governments have been cheating as long as we’ve had governments. The incredible thing is that they still get a lot done.

Remember Herod, that villain of the New Testament? Historians say he made Israel prosperous. He built a harbour that is still considered a marvel of engineering and let Israel in on the trade routes of Rome. Of course then Israel became a province worth having and

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Rome decided to pay more attention, and we all know how that turned out.

There’s that old saying that there’s nothing certain but death and taxes – and death only comes once, the tax collector is forever. We still have it pretty good. Rome doesn’t want us. I reckon if they leave you enough to get by and don’t pay you too much attention, you’re onto a winner. Never mind getting rich. You’ll either be taxed to death or join the power brokers. And being in on that game doesn’t look like much fun to me. It takes all your time to be that powerful. Even the fancy parties are to pay somebody off. The kids are raised, they’re still giving me the pension. I think I’ll just concentrate on making sure there’s nothing left for them to get.

Vivian Garner

When Albert Einstein died, he met three New Zealanders in the queue outside the Pearly Gates.

To pass the time, he asked what were their IQs. The first replied 190. “Wonderful,” exclaimed Einstein. “We can discuss the contribution made by Ernest Rutherford to atomic physics and my theory of general relativity.”

The second answered 150.

“Good,” said Einstein. “I look forward to discussing the role of New Zealand’s nuclear-free legislation in the quest for world peace.” The third New Zealander mumbled 50. Einstein paused, and then asked, “So what is your forecast for the budget deficit next year?”

(Adapted from Economist June 13th 1992, p. 71).

Country Arts Skills Development Grant ongratulations to the Mannum Community Hub for their successful application to the Country Arts Skills Development Grant Program.

The grant will help support an arts workshop program early in 2015 including mosaic panels for the community garden raised beds and painted story poles to create a colourful safety barrier between the car park and the garden.

The poles have been donated by Joysons Orchards near Morgan.

School students will be asked to provide suggestions on particular themes put by the garden group and these will be

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interpreted by other students and workshop participants then translated into mosaics and paint.

Several members of the previous mosaic workshops run by Barossa artist Heather Gordon, at the Hub earlier this year, have volunteered to help newcomers. Mannums’ own Anne O’Dea will be conducting the story pole workshops.

Keep your eyes peeled for news of the workshops and become a part of this exciting project.

Tess Minett, Arts and Cultural Development Officer

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he Club officially started the season with an open invitation on Sunday 12th October, with some spirited scratch races between a mixture of Juniors and Seniors. After a series of heats, the eventual winning crew was Brian Arthur, Deb Wilkinson, Rebacca Starick, Chris Pfitzner with Riley Bormann as Cox. They were presented trophies and the Annual Shield by one of the Club’s PatronsTed Thomas, whose Father (also Ted) rowed in the famous ‘The Cods’ Paris Olympic 8 in 1924. I believe filming of The Cods has now commenced. This was followed by brunch of pancakes and eggs and bacon.

President Dean Mobbs in his address thanked all for their support throughout the year and officially opened the 2014-15 season.

The Club has already had a setback with one of the Junior girls (Broken collar bone, playing

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with motor bikes on the farm). It could be another three weeks before she is back in a boat.

In the meantime two of our most senior members, Claire and John Banks, travelled to Ballarat to compete in the World Masters. Both won their Single Sculls in the I-K Division. In total, by rowing with other crews, Claire came home with 4 Gold and John 3 Gold, 1 Silver and 1 Bronze.

Another highlight was that all competitors over 80 years of age, which included John and Claire, were inducted as Members of the Ancient Order of Oar and presented an appropriate medal.

We have two young girls Madeline Jarred,11 and Madison Cook-Palm, 12 who started a few weeks ago progressing quite well in single sculls and having a couple of outings in a quad scull

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with two of the senior rowers from time to time.

It’s unfortunate that as the weather starts to warm up so do the jet skis that happen to share the same space on the reserve as the beginners in the sculls. Not a good combination. We would still love to encourage more young people to come and try rowing.

By the time you read this we would have competed at the first regatta of the season at West Lakes, so the training done during winter would have told.

Once again, if anyone would like to Come and Try Rowing contact Brian Bormann 0417 803 708 or 8569 2040.

Brian Bormann, Secretary

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The Mannum Mag Deadline Date is Changing he last Friday of the month deadline served us well. It was intended to ensure that as many as possible of the month’s events could be reported in the next issue of Mannum Mag. However, the new letter box drop schedule means that Mannum Mag is delivered a week after it has been collated and folded – almost two weeks after the deadline. A side effect of this is that the month of issue cannot promote events occurring in the first week of the month.

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Mid Murray Works, Services and Projects was to make a presentation to a business breakfast that was cancelled, on Council projects and services achieved, particularly in the last 12 months. This list is not exhaustive, but provides a summary of most of the achievements involving the Mid Murray Council.

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• Delivery of a flyer regarding the free public WiFi covering the Mary Ann Reserve, Randell Street, Mannum Caravan Park and Visitor Information Centre to all businesses and residents in Randell St. • Approval obtained for the hanging of Christmas decorations on the light poles in the Randell Street.

• Approval for the installation of CCTV coverage on Randell Street at a cost of almost $42,000 with contributions ($5,000) from community organisations and businesses. Installation should take place prior to the Christmas/New Year period.

• Repair and reconstruction of Cascade Road at a cost of $1.092 million. Directional and interpretational signage will be installed at the Mannum Waterfalls.

• Mannum Dock Museum - “All Steamed Up Family Day” on 15th and 16th November in Mannum.

• Approval received from the Rural City of Murray Bridge for the installation of directional signage from the South Eastern Freeway to Mannum. A progress meeting will be scheduled.

• National Broadband Network Mannum roll out.

• Work continues with the Mannum Health Advisory Committee and Mannum Hospital regarding design of and access to the Mannum Helipad.

• Access to the Mannum Community College swimming pool for 735 people over 56 sessions for the 2013/2014 swimming season (cost $9,484).

• The Bike SA Annual Tour visit to Mannum in September 2014 on their way to Renmark.

• The new half court basketball area adjacent to the skate park at the Mannum oval.

• Assisting with the upgrade to the Mannum Football

Clubrooms and new kitchen.

• Providing an interest free loan of $25,000 to the Mannum Bowling Club for solar panels.

• Submission to SA Power Networks highlighting the existing and proposed residential, commercial and industrial growth requiring planning for the upgrade to the electricity supply to Mannum as part of the SA Power Networks regulatory reset 2015-2020.

• Planning assistance for the 14th December 2014 Murraylands Fun Run and Walk.

• A grant of $10,000 received from the Dog and Cat Management Board to establish a Mannum, offleash recreation park. Estimated cost for the project is $15,500. Council will meet the balance.

• $70,000 received to assist with the repair of Mannum Wharf (cost $297,697.27, ex GST).

• Significant improvements at the Mannum Leisure Centre include a reduced operating loss (under $50,000 compared to $134,000 in 2012/13), a 300% increase in gym membership, conversion to 24/7 gym access, refurbished foyer, many new programs (including junior basketball, increased strength for life and boot camp) and increased marketing and promotion of the Centre.

• Approving the Murraylands Regional Tourist Association (MRTA) request to use the southern end of Bolto Reserve for a scouts assembly/camp in association with Floatfest 2015 on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd May 2015 (subject to a number of conditions).

• Aminya has received funding for the upgrade to the facility to increase it from a 32 to a 50 bed licence.

A $4m project with an estimated 38 week build time line.

• Purchase ($165,000) and renovation ($234,000) of the old Mannum Primary School (Community Hub) for community use. $5000 has been offered for the purchase of Allotments 9 and 10 in full and final satisfaction. They would be used for open space and recreation purposes.

• Assisted with repair of Mannum RSL Monument, installation of PA System and extension to RSL

cemetery.

• Assisting with the 2014 Mannum Truck and Ute Show. The Visitor Information Centre had 442 visitors with 107 entering through the Museum.

• Paving the Randell Street footpath between the Foodland supermarket and Riverside Chemist and the area in front of Mannum Stock and Pet Supplies.

• The Mannum Dock Museum Board received a proposal from Pam O’Donnell and Robert O’Callaghan to sponsor the purchase of the PS Mayflower for $100,000.00 and an additional $35,000.00 in 2014/15 for restoration works. The Board recommended the purchase of the PS Mayflower based on the sponsorship proposal. Any income generated from cruises will be retained by the Mannum Dock Museum for restoration, maintenance or operational costs so that there is no financial impact on Council. Council recognised the generous sponsorship from Robert O’Callaghan and Pam O’Donnell and the benefit of the proposal to the Mannum Dock Museum, Council and Mannum.

• Stabilisation of Randell Street between Trewartha Street and the RSL Monument.

• The Caravan Park Committee will assist the Christmas Pageant.

• A brief will be prepared for a landscaping plan for Randell Street from the ferry to the entrance to Mannum (including BP Service Station) to potentially be undertaken by landscape architect students.

• A letter has been sent to the Managers/Owners of Mannum Green to contribute to stormwater drainage works, landscaping, connecting the existing footpath to their complex and resealing a section of Male Road.

• Guidelines and a Policy on busking in Randell Street is being developed and will be considered by the new Council.

Russell Peate, CEO Mid Murray Council

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Building The SL Qui-e-tude n addition to Australia’s first steam car, the quietest steam boat on the Murray will be on display at the All Steamed Up event in Mannum.

The SL Qui-e-tude is fitted with a steam engine designed and built by Clive Sterling, the first in Mannum since the Shearer Brothers built their famous steam car nearly 100 years ago.

“It took 10 months to build the engine, then I acquired a wrecked wooden 26ft hull called ‘Ajax’ from Goolwa,” said Clive Sterling, a retired mechanical engineer.

“The boiler was found by well known river identity John Norris for a carton of beer.

“I took the wreck home and placed a pivot on the stern and the bow to be able to rotate the hull easily and then I set about removing all the underwater lined planking including the keel.

“I could not have completed the boat in 12 months if it wasn’t for my lovely wife June, who assisted me with the fastening of the new planks that I had cut and steamed.”

Clive asked June to have a look in the dictionary and find out the definition of something to say quiet and peaceful.

June found ‘Qui-e-tude’, a state or condition meaning freedom from noise,

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All Steamed Up At Mannum disturbance and alarm, tranquillity, repose; so the SL Qui-e-tude she was named.

Rob Bowring Chairman of the Mannum Dock Museum said, “Years ago when I asked Clive how quiet his new steam engine was, he said, ‘how much quieter than quiet do you want?’.”

Clive and June used to take “Qui-e-tude” out a lot before the drought set in. His wife June did all the driving (some 4000 kilometres) whilst Clive stoked the boiler and looked after the engine.

“Every fifteen minutes she needed more wood,” said Clive.

Later, after the drought, Clive converted the steam engine to diesel and made it duel fuelled.

“I had to find an easier way to operate the boat. I got a flash in my mind one night to get a diesel atomising nozzle and the only place I could get one was from a spit water pressure cleaner. I made a gadget to test how it worked. I made up a manifold and tacked it all together and put in the in the boat and took it on the river but did not have enough power.

“They didn’t have bigger nozzles so I contacted a place in America to find them. Cost me $20.00 here for existing nozzles and $3.00, including postage from America, for

the new ones.

“Technical term for the engine is a twin cylinder simple steam engine with a keel cooling condenser.

“It is a reticulated system and does not take any water in from the river and in this day is an environmentally friendly engine.

“It uses one litre of diesel for every 1.4 kilometres, not cheap but not cheap on wood either. It has been using the same oil for 15 years by purifying the oil with a centrifuge. I modified an old milk separator!”

See the SL Qui-e-tude along with the largest congregation of blacksmiths in South Australia, 30 engine displays and 45 boats registered to date to line the front of the Mannum Dock Museum and Mary Ann Reserve near the Bowling Club.

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Rockleigh Bushfires – Past, Present, Future Impact on Animals he days after a fire has passed, while large trees still smoulder and burn, are truly ghastly. There are dead birds, injured/dead animals, blinded animals crashing aimlessly, and many need to be put out of their misery.

Wildlife, snakes, lizards, echidnas - so much devastation you can’t put it into words.

We had a heifer injured and we had to shoot her when the ground gave way under her weight where roots had burnt and she broke her shoulder. She had survived terrifying smoke, planes, flames. She was a red headed Friesian who was really bossy. She could push every other calf around from the time she was little. Ironically her name was “Julia”.

There were massive big red roos jumping out of the burning scrub, and snakes trying to get away. Horses, sheep and cattle were loose as fences came down or were cut to get trucks through to houses. Some stock were let out to fend for themselves rather than burn to death trapped in yards. Some of

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these stock turned up miles from home.

We ended up with 14 horses in our old cow yard at the house and only 2 belonged there.

Catching a panicked horse in smoke is a real art, I think.

They are really dangerous and unpredictable when panicked.

The saddest story I heard was of one woman on a ‘No Through Road’. Her block is only 500 metres in from Critchley Road but access that way is not possible. She has lived there quietly for almost 20 years. She is self sufficient.

Solar power, rain water tanks, a lovely garden. She has 3 old dogs and a huge great dane, her pride and joy. She had 4 horses - two old mares and 2 younger ones. The lightning struck the top of the hill opposite her and she saw the hill erupt into flames. She let her horses out and ran inside with her dogs.

The fireball and smoke passed her house in seconds. She hid inside with her dogs and her horses ran on to her patio. Her terror of that night turned to devastation as next morning she

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found two of her horses dead on her patio from the smoke and she couldn’t open her back door. It took 2 days before the track could be cleared to get through, so for 2 days she lived with these quickly-rotting animals outside her door before she could get help to move them.

Tree branches across roads stop traffic getting through. The lesson: don’t live on a “No Through Road” because in a fire it’s a “No way out”.

As people survey their sheds collapsed in burnt heaps and twisted piles of metal, they sometimes get surprises. One farmer’s chooks survived the roof collapse, and kept on laying. Ewan Ferguson, the head of Fire Services for years, watched his house burn and he lost everything, but he saved his dog. He’d spent his life protecting other people’s homes and now his is gone. 100 of his sheep found a sandy patch and survived, but he has no feed.

He’ll begin again, but imagine his heartache!!

Carmel Critchley

Record Sales at Spring Opening atrons and friends attended the opening of the Spring Exhibition at the Woolshed Gallery on the evening of Friday 3rd October.

On display were a series of South Australian landscapes by Bill Ambagtsheer, Howard Ashton, Brian Batty, Ronald Coudrey, Charles Frydrych, Don Gangell, Basil Hadley, John Hinge, Peter Matthews and others.

W h e t h e r i t wa s t h e exceptional prices or the convivial atmosphere, helped by a glass or two of SA wine, sixteen items were sold on the night.

That was the largest number of sales for the opening of any exhibition held to date at the Woolshed Gallery.

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A fellow came home and found his house on fire. He quickly phoned the fire department and shouted, “Hurry over here. My house is on fire!”

“OK,” replied the fireman, “how do we get there?”

“Don’t you still have those big red trucks?”

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Mid Murray Support Services Mannum Community Hub

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t has been a sad time for us at Mid Murray Support Services (MMSS) with the loss of our long standing Art Tutor Evelien Machin. Our condolences go to her husband Jimmy and family.

We congratulate the following who were voted onto the Board of Management at the AGM. Chairperson: Leon Warhurst Vice Chairperson: Annette Dempsey Secretary: Julie Metcalfe Treasurer: Sanju Augustine Public Officer: Terry Udy Andrew Murrell, Joy Marks and Peter Kuhlmann

Everyone on the Board of Management takes their role very seriously and will ensure that all de c isions m ade take into consideration the affects that these decisions may have on the organisation, community, staff and volunteers.

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Mannum Community Hub A movie afternoon held at the Hub on Thursday 16th October was a great success, with 30 people attending for a light lunch at noon and to watch No Business like Show Business.

A BIG thank you to volunteer Shirley Mattner for all the hard work put in to make the afternoon a success. Thank you also to Lyn and Peter Kuhlmann who prepared the Pop Corn and Ice Cream, which was served by the usherettes Tanya and Shirley. Thanks must also go to Andrew Murrell for taking on the role of compere for the afternoon.

Well done Andrew.

The next Movie Afternoon (11:30am–2:45pm), showing The Sundowners, will be on Thursday 20th November. Cost $5. The Australian movie, filmed in Quorn, stars Robert Mitcham, Deborah Kerr and Peter Ustinov. There will a BBQ and a range of salads.

For bookings contact the Hub. The first fortnightly Grow N Share Fruit and Veg Swap at the Hub was a success. Many thanks must go to the organisers Lyn and Peter for the hard work they put in

to make this a successful day.

Items to swap or share may include fruit, herbs, seedlings, cuttings, jams/preserves, seeds, vegetables, baked goods, honey, eggs, recipes, cook books, garden magazines.

Even if you don’t have anything to swap, come along and make a donation for something that you would like.

Organic coffee and morning tea is supplied.

For any enquiries, contact Lyn and Peter: 0427 904 030.

November Health and Wellbeing classes: on the 11th Bush Essences and on the 25th Reflexology. If you are interested in taking part or have any questions contact the Hub. iPad Basic classes: Tuesdays from 11th November to 9th December (5 weeks), 1pm–3pm, $10 per session.

Training notes are supplied.

Level II First Aid courses: from 8th to 10th December (3 x 1 day courses), 10am–4pm. Cost $150. To enrol and learn more contact MADEC Murray Bridge 8531 3520 If you have any enquiries or suggestions about courses or activities contact the Hub. A School Holiday Program will be

held in conjunction with Mid Murray Council, OPAL, Teen Challenge, Reclink and MIFSA during the Christmas School holidays. Lookfor more information around town and on our facebook page closer to school break up.

We have won a grant from the Country Arts SA Skills Development Grant Program. With this grant, we will be able to provide a vibrant entrance to the Hub and a garden filled with creative work made by the community.

We will promote this project once all the plans are in place.

We thank Tess Minett, Cultural Arts and Development Officer for Mid Murray Council, for her assistance with the grant submission.

The calendar of events on our web page contains activities, times and further information.

You can also find more information on our facebook page.

Search for: Mid Murray Support Services.

Hub Contact: Monday to Friday between 9:00am and 4:00pm on 8569 1832. Web page: www.mmss.com.au

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Works, Services and Projects Update from Mid Murray Council rief notes on a selection of i t e ms d i s c u s s e d o r determined at the Monday 13th October 2014 meeting.

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• Council will consider upgrading the extension of Patrick Road to alleviate safety concerns within the Rivapak Pty Ltd site.

• The Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources have advised that reading meters that measure licensed water use for water license holders will be the responsibility of owners.

• Approval has been granted for road closures for the Morgan Christmas Pageant and Fair on Saturday 13th December 2014 and the Mannum Christmas Pageant and Street Party on Saturday 6th December 2014.

• Work on the proposed closure of a section of Parker Street to enable the siting of the Hospital Helipad continues. SA Power Networks have been requested to provide costs associated with the undergrounding of nearby power lines.

• A letter of support will be provided to Mr and Mrs Cameron to establish an accommodation facility on their property for people walking the Lavender Trail.

• The Annual Building Asset Maintenance Programme continues with the upgrade of the Sedan Hall, Collier Park Pavilion, Swan Reach

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The State Government has advised that pensioner concessions for rates ($190), effluent disposal ($110) and water services ($132) will be discontinued. It is estimated that $228,507 in concessions was paid by the State Government for pensioners in the district over the last 2 years.

Council will continue to advocate for the retention of pensioner rates concessions.

Council has donated almost $35,000 to approved sporting clubs and community organisations equivalent to their rates paid.

The Federal Government has advised that funding for the Roads to Recovery program for the 5 year period from 1st July 2014 to 30th June 2019 will be $2,775,391.

Vacant land which may be surplus to requirements is being identified.

Council will meet the cost of the hire of the Victor Harbour Council stage and its transportation to and from Swan Reach for the 2015 Swan Reach Country Music Festival. The assistance and support of Council’s Tourism and Events Manager will also be provided.

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Council will request that the State Public Works Committee consider the continued replacement of the remaining three 60-year-old timber-hulled ferries to ensure continuity of this much needed service for River Murray towns.

The response from the Minister for Regional Development, Geoff Brock, regarding Morgan being excluded from the Fund My Idea Riverland Program will be forwarded to the Morgan Community Development and Tourism Association.

Council has approved the Morgan Living River event for the 16th-17th May 2015 on the Morgan Riverfront area and the assistance of Council’s Tourism and Events Manager.

A response to the Emergency Services Sector Reform Discussion Paper will be submitted.

Following test holes being dug by Council, and subject to there being no legal issues for burials at Caloote, a request for a burial at the Caloote Cemetery will be approved.

Sealing of 3.487km of Murraylands Road from the end of the existing bitumen seal at Blanchetown to the main entrance of the Santrev Pty Ltd development is expected to be completed by April 2015.

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Applications submitted under the State Government Residents Win Grants Program will be listed at the December Council meeting.

Council will request funding from the Federal National Stronger Regions Fund for the upgrade and extension on the Mannum Wharf and the upgrade of the Morgan Wharf.

Council will assist the funding applications by the Swan Reach Progress Association for the completion of the Swan Reach Town Hall upgrade and the Mannum Football Club for the Mannum Sport Precinct upgrade.

The Mid Murray and Barossa Local Recovery Committee, through the Mid Murray Council and the State Recovery Office, submitted an application for funding for bushfire recovery and resilience building and the application for $30,000 has been approved by the State Minister for Emergency Services.

A submission will be forwarded on the Natural Disaster Relief Funding Arrangements Draft Productivity Report by 21st October 2014.

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Russell Peate CEO, Mid Murray Council

present Matinee Series

‘Barry Ion with Platinum +’ “at the Murray Bridge Town Hall” Thursday, 20th November at 11 am All Tickets $15.00 (Duration: 1 Hour)

Barry Ion with Platinum + features Radio Identity Barry Ion who was part of the Breakfast duo Bazz and Pilko which spanned 21 years and vocalist Andy Upton who had a number one hit with 'Stop in the Name of Love' in the mid seventies. Together they perform popular songs that have gone 'platinum' over the years.  Please join us for a complimentary ‘cuppa’ after 10am 

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

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Bus: Mannum  Murray Bridge  Mt Barker  Adelaide and Return Monday to Friday except public holidays.

School holiday times (when different) are in brackets.

Mannum to Adelaide Adelaide to Mannum Mannum  Murray Bridge LinkSA Adelaide  Mt Barker Metro bus 842F 8:00am Leave Arnold Park, Mannum 1:50pm (4:03pm) Leave Harris Scarfe Murray Bridge  Mt Barker LinkSA Grenfell Street (Stop G2) 8:45am Leave Murray Bridge, South Mt Barker  Murray Bridge LinkSA Terrace, Information Centre 2:45pm (5:00pm) Leave Mt Barker Mt Barker  Adelaide Metro bus 842F Park & Ride 9:30am Leave Mt Barker Park & Ride, Murray Bridge  Mannum LinkSA Metro bus 842F to Adelaide 3:40pm (5:35pm) Leave Info Centre Detailed timetables are readily available at the Mannum Information Centre.

For more information telephone 8532 2633 during office hours.

Mannum School Community Library School Term Times School Holidays Mon, Thur, Fri: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Mon, Tue, Wed (am), Thur, Fri: Tue: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Wed: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Wed (pm): 04:00 pm - 8:00 pm Sat: 9:30 am - 12 noon Sat: 10:00 am - 12 noon Closed Sunday and Public Holidays. Further information: 8569 2005

CLASSIFIEDS

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

Wynarka Christmas Lights Display December 2014

A Children’s Novelty Display Available Under the Carport Including lucky dips for $1.00 each, with a Candy Cane and Bon Bon

24 Railway Terrace | 8:30pm – 10:30pm Available Weekends and from Friday 19th December until Thursday 25th December (Christmas Day) Weather and Health Permitting Part proceeds from lucky dips will be donated towards the Wynarka Christmas tree and Community Gathering. Some items are donated from Karoonda Newsagency and General Store, with thanks.

Mannum HOSPITAL AUXILIARY CRAFT SHOP Shearer Car Park, Randell Street Mannum We Stock A Large Variety of Jams, Pickles, Chutneys and Sauces.

Books, Bric A Brac, Baby Clothes, Gifts Rugs, Cushions, Patchwork Handbags Decorated Hand Towels, Kitchen Hand Towels.

Footy Rugs, Cushions, Scarves, Caps, and Novelties Opening Hours Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Australian Red Cross THE POWER OF HUMANITY

Cambrai familystore Main Street Cambrai Wed–Fri and Sun: 10AM–4PM Phone: 8564 5244 Mannum Leisure Centre Supervised Opening Hours

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; 67pm TTB and Pilates with Renee Thur: 9:30-10:30am Mannum Movers; 11-12noon Strength For Life; 67pm Aerobics and boxing with Renee Seasonal Evening Programs. Soccer, Mixed Netball, Squash, Men’s Senior Basketball and Aussie Hoops.

Meeting rooms available.

Members 24/7 access. All others:Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 3:30pm-7:30pm Wednesday 7:30am-11:00am, 3:30pm-7:30pm Friday 7:30am-11:00am, 3:30pm-6:30pm Check out the Mannum Leisure Centre Facebook Page for updates on programs such as Personal Training, specials, etc.

Further information: 8569 0185

mannumleisure@mid-murray.sa.gov.au

Deb Roberts, Programs Manager

Mid Murray Support Services Contact MMSS for details.

Email: mmcss@internode.on.net 71 Randell Street, 10 am - 4 pm.

Phone: 8569 2129.

Men’s Breakfast: 8:30am - 10am, First Tuesday of the Month. River Bar, River Lane entrance, Mannum Community Club. Gold coin donation. Sausages, bacon, toast, juice, cereal and more. Come along and have a chat.

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Friday Nov. 28 for January 23 for February 27 for

2014 PUBLICATION DEADLINES (12 noon) Collate & Fold Home Delivery Dec. Issue 97 Wed 3 Dec. Tue 9 Dec. Feb. Issue 98 Wed 28 Jan. Tue 3 Feb. March Issue 99 Wed 4 Mar. Tue 10 Mar.

Community Meetings Clash Calendar R e g u l a r m e e t i n g s o n l y Last Wednesday (MCHMannum Community Hub) 6:30pm Mannum Mens Discussion Group.Mike McDowell. 8569 2818.

MONTHLY st 1 Monday WEEKLY 9:45am Combined Probus, Club Mon, Wed and Fri 10:00am Murray Darlings Red 10:00am-3:00pm The Hall, 5 Hatters, Café Mannum. 8569 1438.

Greening Street. 8569 1643.

1st Tuesday Tue, Wed and Thur 7:30pm Agricultural Society, 9:00am-1:00pm Mannum Men’s Shed, Showground MCH. 2nd Tuesday Tuesday and Thursday PalmerCard Day, Collier Park Hall, 10:00am-4:00pm, MIFSA (Mental Palmer. 8569 4184.

Illness Fellowship of SA), St Andrews 2nd Wednesday Anglicanchurch,activities,lunch($3).

9:00am Shared Stitches of Mannum Tuesday and Friday Quilting Group. Lions Den, 8:00am Walkie Talkies, Lions Den, Showground. 8569 2363.

Showground. Helen 8569 2275.

8:00pm Mannum Gem and Minerals Tuesday Club.MurraylandsGemandMineral 9:30am River Word Christian Club, Collier Park Palmer. Leonie Centre Prayer and Bible Study; Hughes. 8278 2112.

10:30am, Friendship Group. nd 2 Thursday Greening St. 8569 1333.

1:30pm Prayer Meeting for 9:00-10:00am Mannum Weight Mannum, Baptist Church, William Watchers. MCH. Jane Kelly St. 8569 1799.

3rd Monday 4:15pm Aroona Joeys, Showground.

1:30-4:00pm Scrabble & Games, 5:30pm Aroona Cubs, Showground.

MCH. Gold Coin Donation.

Kym Walton 0407 179 101.

8569 1832.

Wednesday 3rd Wednesday 10:00am Down to Earth, 7:00-8:00pm, Combined Churches Community Garden Group, MCH. Prayer Meeting. See Pause a While 10:00-11:15am, Yoga, MCH. Fee for location. $5.00 Bring your own mat.

2pm-4pm History Group, MCH. Friday 8569 1832.

9:30 am Bus Trip, MIFSA 3rd Thursday participants, donation. Trevor or 11:00am Mannum RSL, Mannum Sam 0427 442 775 Rowing Club/RSL OTHER 3rd Friday 1st and 3rd Sunday 10:00am Secateurs Soup & Soapies, 9:30am Murray Mallee Field Archers, St Andrews Church. All welcome Long Gully Rd Mannum. Ian Baensch rd 3 Saturday (after 6pm) 8569 1274.

10am-mid pm Gem Cutting and Alternate Wednesdays Silversmithing W/shop.

1:00pm Sewing/Craft and MurraylandsGemandMineralClub, Computing Grp. Baptist Church CollierParkPalmer.LeonieHughes.

House, William St. Lisa 8569 6040, 8278 2112.

Helen 8569 2886, 8:00pm-midnight Mannum Dances. lisa@mannumbaptist.org.au Lutheran Hall, Cliff St. Judy 0488 Alternate Fridays 130 354, Lesley 8569 2449.

1:30pm Senior Citizen’s Club, Club th 4 Thursday Rooms. Marnie: 8569 2980.

7:30pm Progress Association, Every Three Months Meeting Room Council Chambers.

7:30pm Neighbourhood Watch.

Last Monday Leisure Centre. Coordinator Russ 1:30pm Hospital Auxiliary, Meeting Dellow 0428 813 201.

Room, Esmeralda St. First Wednesday Noon Mannum Mag Committee, Showground. 8569 2385.

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

2014 Community Calendar NOVEMBER Mannum Garden Group Lions Den Monday 10th, 9:15am Excursion to Mt Barker Contact: Bev Connell Phone: 8570 4322 All Steamed Up River Festival Mannum Dock Museum and Mary Ann Reserve Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th, 10am-4pm Cost: $5.00, under 14 free.

Contact: Jenny Callander Phone: 8569 2733

Music on the Greens Mannum Golf Club Sunday 30th, 4:00-7:00pm Featuring Bill Chambers. Bar and Light Refreshments.

Presold tickets $25 (Door tickets $30 subject to availability) Contact for tickets: Trevor: 0427 655 162 Colin: 0413 600 453 Maureen: 0411 406 489

DECEMBER

Aroona Scouts Quiz Night Mannum Community Club Saturday 15th, 7:00pm Dinner at 6:00pm, $15 per head. Children under 12 free.

See page 20.

Christmas Pageant, Street Party & Fireworks Display Randell Street, Mary Ann Reserve Saturday 6th, Parade 6:30pm, followed by Street Party and Fireworks

Mannum Garden Group Lions Den Monday 24th, 9:15am Excursion to Sgorra Bhreac (Strathalbyn). All welcome.

Contact: Bev Connell Phone: 8570 4322

Mannum Garden Group Lions Den Monday 8th, 11am Christmas breakup lunch.

Contact: Bev Connell Phone: 8570 4322

Christmas Tree Festival Mannum Leisure Centre Friday 28th, 9:00am-3:00pm Raffle and refreshments available. Proceeds to Aminya and School Chaplaincy.

See page 10.

Morning of Quiet Reflection Catholic Church Hall, Mau St Saturday 29th, 9:15am-12 noon See Page 19.

Mannum Dock Museum AGM Mannum Rowing Club Sunday 30th, 11:00am Contact: Jenny Callander Phone: 8569 2733

Mannum Fun Run & Walk Mary Ann Reserve Sunday 14th, 8:30am Registration now open. Run or walk followed by a healthy APEX breakfast.

See pages 4 and 20.

Carols By The River Mary Ann Reserve Saturday 20th, 8:00-9:30pm Pre event entertainment 7:30pm.

See page 10.

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

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

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