Ageing in the Murraylands 7Calendars & Dates 28Church Services 3

Classifieds 27Food is Life is Food 24Mid Murray Council 22

Mid Murray Support Services 4Musical Miscellany 23Out of this World 8

On My Bookshelf 21Pause A While 6Whistle Toot 6

The happy crowd of new residents at the end of their Jester tour

Welcome Party for New Residents

One month after the inaugural ‘Welcome Party’ lunch at therowing club in March, the lucky new comers were offered the

chance to reconnect with each other during a free tour on the Jester– well known tour business inMannum. Owners Helen and JeffGriffiths generously donated theirboat, time and tucker to show theirappreciative guests the town anddown stream shore from a newperspective.

With informative commentary andgenerous welcome, the new Mannumresidents enjoyed each others’company and the perfect autumn day.

Many thanks to Jester Cruises, the Welcoming Party group andsupport from Mid Murray Support Services, Opal and Mid MurrayCouncil through the Arts and Cultural Development Officer, Tess

Minett.The next Welcoming Party lunch

will be at the end of September andnew comers will be contacted througha variety of methods and places. Ifyou know of people new to town orare new yourself (arriving in the last2 years) please get in touch with Tessat council on 8569 0100.

Tess Minett

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A Mag-nificent LegacyRemembering Rod Mann

My beautiful husband, Rod Mann, died on May 2nd at Mary PotterHospice. During this time of sadness and loss, I’ve found

comfort remembering Rod and knowing the wonderful gift he was,not only to me, our families and friends, but to many people invarious communities. And thinking about the impact of his time inMannum, The Mannum Mag stands out as a magnificent legacy.

2005 was a pivotal year for us. We’d married in March the yearbefore and I had happily settled into married life, appreciating thesense of ‘community’ in Mannum that was so dear to Rod. I feltenormous gratitude for my new life with this extraordinary man.Then, just before our first anniversary Rod was diagnosed withParkinson’s Disease and our lives were forever changed. But Rodsoon integrated this new reality, living his mantra of accept andembrace. Those who’ve journeyed with him since, and particularlythrough the last fifteen months, have, with the utmost awe andrespect, witnessed Rod’s acceptance and embracing of the manychallenges that life presented him.

Midway through 2005 Rod became enthusiastic about the potentialof a community newspaper; and when Rod had a sense of possibilityhe spared no energy in making it a reality. The Mannum Mag wasconceived and after a short gestation Sample Issue 1 was deliveredin December. While Rod was the paper’s instigator, he was greatlyassisted by many, including the Uniting Church community who, inRod’s own words, had “suffered and supported my ideas faithfullyfor eight years.” There were also those willing to support thisendeavour through advertising, contributions, sharing of opinions,selling goods or making known their talents, skills, interests and gifts.Taking his idea to a community meeting in January 2006, Rod foundessential support from a small and committed group who said “yes”to this opportunity and ran with it... and they’re still running 90editions later!!

Rod never thought of the paper as his; it belonged to thecommunity. He sought neither thanks nor praise. In his tribute during

the celebration of Rod’s life, dearfriend Ralph Pitman said, “I canimagine Rod saying, ‘thank me nothank you’s... for we did ittogether.’”

Rod was a man of careful words.Without the need to fill the spacewith his own, he provided a clearspace for others to speak, to beheard, for issues to surface, forthings to be brought into the light.He claimed no answers, being muchmore interested in questions andencouraging others to find their ownanswers to the challenges andmysteries of life. As Ralph put it,“he was not a guru – nor a mentor –he simply walked with us.” Rodwould often say he was “just working out his stuff alongside othersworking out their stuff.”

Rod’s was a ministry of presence. He found the sacred inrelationship with people in the everyday moments and places; in thestreet, at the Ground Floor, in the supermarket, gym, Mannum Club,the Men’s Group, Meditation and Art n Soul groups, at the Rec, withthe Mag folders at the Showgrounds. I believe The Mannum Mag isa reflection of Rod’s way of being in connection with community.Rod loved receiving his copy of the Mag each month (thank you tothe anonymous sender) and seeing how well utilized it was.

In his final words about Rod, Ralph concluded that he wouldn’tthink of “ashes to ashes or dust to dust – but rather stardust tostardust – for he truly was a star.”

To me, Rod was, is and will forever be; a gentle and guiding light.Ruth

FREEJune 2014 Mannum, South Australia 5238 Issue Number 91

Letters to the EditorDeadline 27th June for publication in the July issue

Thanks MIFSA

Dear Editor,MIFSA Mannum is a fantastic

recovery basedgroup for people withmental health issues, those thatsupport them, their friends andfamily as well.

I’d just love to say a BIG thankyou as life hasn’t been the best for alot of folk at times and it’s great toknow we can just come in and relax;enjoying a free cuppa and chat, orhelping in the kitchen prepare lunchfor only a small pittance. Learningnew skills even brushing up on oldones like the music group that meetsTuesdays, fortnightly.

Thanks Sam, Trevor, Glenys, andoften Horrie and Helen who drop in.We also get out on the bus eachFriday. We also are looking forwardnow to camp on 10th to 13th June.What a Rad exciting thing that onewill be – Hindmarsh Island, andvisiting Victor and all.

So, thank you team and the otherMIFSA groups who sometimes joinus. You have been a real blessing to alot of us folk. It has helped me tokeep up in playing music and songwriting as well as singing covers etc.,both solo and all of us together, witha bloke called Heath. Getting us intoart and gardening too.

Just in case your wondering,MIFSA is located in the AnglicanChurch Hall on a Tuesday and someThursdays, if not out’n’about, and aday trip on Fridays. It’s been and isa great and friendly place to meet.Thank you.

Verona Williams

The Right Stuff

Dear Editor,Phew! It was a great belief to read

in the Mag that our Mayor andCouncillors can assure us all thatthey have Mid Murray debt (ourdebt) under control.

It is reassuring to know that asratepayers we won’t be in for anysurprise, large rate rises in theforeseeable future to cover out ofcontrol debt.

I thank the Mayor for hisencouragement to residents with acommunity compassion and positiveoutlook to improve the environmentwe live in, to run for Council. I wish

to extend his list of attributes byadding good manners.

Should they be successful inrepresenting our community, pleaseacknowledge all correspondence(however vexatious), and if you sayyou will return a phone call, pleasedo.

Ignoring ratepayers concerns andqueries is blatant arrogance. If youhave put your hand up to representus on a committee as a CouncilRepresentative, please attend thosemeetings on a regular basis or forgothat position.

In the fifty three years I have livedin Mannum, I can only everremember one Councillor whothought enough of ratepayers’concerns that he made himselfavailable on a regular basis in anempty shop in Randell Street (untilfunding was cut). His name wasPeter Smith, a man who had all thedesirable attributes expressed by ourMayor in his plea for people tonominate for Council, plus the addedvirtue of actually wanting to connectwith residents so that we could insome small way feel part of makingour community a more connected,environmentally beautiful andhappyplace in which to live.

Valorie Bottroff

[2014 Local Government ElectionsNominations:

Open Tuesday 2nd SeptemberClose Tuesday 16th September]

False Prophets?

Dear Editor,The Bible answers the really

important ‘What if’s…?’ in life,boasts Trevor Goodwin. (Pause AWhile, May, Issue 90)

What if… Trevor has simplyabandoned genuine, critical enquiryto satisfy a Christian’s, fear driven,wishing for an afterlife?

Wha t i f… t h e M a n n u mInterchurch Council came down offtheir high horse, held off on similarlytrite pronouncements, and debatedlife’s uncertainties?

“However modest one may be inone’s demand for intellectualcleanliness, one cannot help feeling,when coming into contact with theNew Testament, a kind ofinexpressible discomfiture: for theunchecked impudence withwhich the

least qualified want to raise theirvoice on the greatest problems, andeven claim to be judges of things,surpasses all measure. The shamelesslevity with which the mostintractable problems (life, world,God, purpose of life) are spoken of,as if they were not problems at allbut simply things that these littlebigots KNEW!” Friedrich Nietzsche

What if… you test your claimTrevor, by stating an opinion ontruth and falsehood in the Bible?With a view to debate.

Graham Boothby

The Rotunda

Dear Editor,The Mannum History Group has

had an enquiry from a woman who isresearching band stands for a bookshe is writing.

We know that the MannumRotunda was built in 1913 as amemorial to William RichardRandell, who beat Cadell to launch apaddlesteamer (the Mary Ann) onthe Murray by one week. Therotunda was altered sometime later.

We will welcome any informationyou can share: photos, memories,excerpts from family histories,newspaper articles, other sources youknow about. What can you tell usabout how the rotunda has been usedover the years, when was it rebuilt,how did it fare during floods, whoworked on it and so on?

Information can be left at MMSS,71 Randell Street, or ‘phone KayStevenson on 8569 8161.

Kay Stevenson

Shearer Observatory

Dear Editor,Interest inAustralianarchitectural

and social history has declined sincethe peak around the 1988Bicentennial. That’s no excuse forthe sometimes abysmal neglect oflisted historic buildings. A case inpoint is the Shearer Observatory inMannum. I was shocked to see theinterior was not protected from theweather. Consequently it issemi-derelict. Equippedwith a 5 inchreflector telescope, this was the firstprivate observatory in SA and aclassic example of independentresearch done by that paragon of19th century polymaths, DavidShearer. Shearer was not simply thecolossus of Mannum- he was a keyinventor and industrialist, ofnational repute.

A member of the BritishAstronomical Association, Shearerbuilt the Observatory before 1908. Aphotograph of Shearer and hisdaughter next to the Observatorywith a new 1907 Oldsmobile he hadbought for her: the Observatoryshows some age at this date.

Presumably Mid-Murray Councilhas some responsibility for theObservatory, not to mention thestate government.

As a new resident of SA, I’mprepared to donate $1000 towardsrestoration of the Observatory – ifmunicipal and state authorities dotheir duty.

Frank Campbell

To accommodate a wide range of comments, short letters have more chance of publication.Longer letters addressing important matters will not necessarily be excluded. In general, aimfor about 100 to 150 words, or less. Letters must include contact details for verification.

The viewpoints and opinions of the Authors and Artists that appear in Mannum Mag do notnecessarily reflect the viewpoints of the Mannum Mag Editors, staff and/or affiliates. MannumMag assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions in the content of this publication.

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District Church Services for Mannum Congregations

ANGLICAN 6 Adelaide Road. Ph: 8569 2385Mannum, Sundays 10:30 am

BAPTIST William Street. Ph: 8569 6040Mannum, Sundays 10:30 am

CATHOLIC Mau Street. Ph: 8531 1699Mannum, Mass: 1st Sunday 9:30 am, all others 8:30 am

LUTHERAN 79 Cliff Street. Ph: 8569 2863Mannum, Sundays 9:00 am, Sunday School 9:45 am duringschool terms. Everyone welcome.

RIVER WORD CHRISTIAN CENTRE Greening Street. Ph: 8569 1333Mannum, Sundays 10:00 am

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST 17 King George St. Ph: 0433 734 037Mannum, Saturdays 9:30 am, Sabbath School 11:00 am

UNITING Corner of Greening Street & Walker AvenueEnquiries: Phone one of the Elders.G Gobbett: 8569 1083, M Thomas: 8569 1005R Marshall: 8569 1737, G McInerney: 8569 2076Mannum, 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays 11 am, 2nd & 4th Sundays 9 am

Mannum Waterfalls

Iam hoping some of the MannumMag readers may be able to help

with my research.I am very much interested in the

history of the Mannum Waterfalls,the Tepko area including Palmer,and also the indigenous connectionsto the area, original landholders/holdings, if and/or when itbecame a Conservation Area or if itis Crown Land or Farmland andfrom what dates. And if there hasbeen any local government actionsconcerning the Waterfall area.

I would also like to contact sourcesof old photographs of the Ravineand the Falls or the area coming intoPalmer from the Hills where TheBear resides.

I am researching this area forbackground information for anexhibition to be held in the MurrayBridge Regional Gallery in August.

Vivian Bradley

viviancbradley@gmail.comPO Box 220, KingscoteKangaroo Island SA 5223Mob: 0427 078 118

Vale Tom Hemmings

In 1947, a new pharmacist took upa position in the chemist shop on

Randell Street. An eligible bachelor,he was welcomed by “Pam” and theother local girls who worked in theshop.

To begin with, he lived at thePretoria Hotel, at a cost of 30/- perweek for full board, but when hemarried an Adelaide girl in 1950, thenew couple moved into a flat in thehistoric house originally owned byDavid Shearer, the builder of thefirst steam car in Australia. Whentheir first child arrived, they movedout of the flat into a new house inAlbert Street, Mannum.

The young pharmacist was TomHemmings and his wife’s name wasAlison. After a few years, however,the young family moved to Adelaide.This was 1954. After a short time inretail pharmacy, Tom changed toindustrial pharmacy, with FauldingLaboratories, and later to hospitalwork at the Repatriation GeneralHospital.

In 2006, after Alison died, Tom

decided to return to Mannum – 52years after they had left. Despite thelong gap, Tom was touched thatmany people still remembered him as“the chemist”.

In his declining years, Tom did notlet the grass grow under his feet. Hewas a faithful member of the UnitingChurch and enjoyed worshipping at“the little chapel”, as he called it. Atthe age of 80, he made his firstoverseas trip, visiting Europe andthe UK, and was able to visit theWelsh village where his family hadcome from. He developed hispassions for photography andwriting (notably a booklet aboutsome of his experiences, called “AnApothecary’s Tale”, which we hopeto serialise in future MAGs), boughta boat and even took flying lessons.

Tom died at the beginning of May.His funeral was held in Adelaide on8th May.

He was universally regarded as atrue gentleman.

Carl Gross

Australia’s Biggest Morning TeaShared Stitches of Mannum

Shared Stitches of Mannumrecently hosted Australia’s

Biggest Morning Tea at the MannumBowling Club. Around 90 peoplesupported the function. Guestspeakers, included Debbie Lindnerregarding the Mannum HospitalAged Care and Peter Hague whotalked about Donate for Life onbehalf of the Taylor Foundation.Both speakers were very informativeand appreciated by all.

The President of Shared Stitches ofMannum, Joan Kroehn said, “Weare very pleased to advise that wehave raised $2,063 for the CancerCouncil from Australia’s BiggestMorning Tea in Mannum. OurAssociation is very appreciative toall those that assisted to make thissuch a success.”

The Cancer Council has advisedthat donations and contributionshelp in the following ways.

• Gives newly diagnosed cancerpatients important support andinformation resources for what’sahead.

• Helps offer easy, practical tips onrecipes and lunch box ideas thatwill encourage children to eatmore fruit and veg, reducing theircancer risk.

• Goes towards resources to helpGPs and health professionalsadvise their patients about cancerprevention, screening anddiagnosis.

• Helps the Cancer CouncilHelpline provide free andconfidential information andsupport on all aspects of cancer.

• Goes towards helping childcarecentres and primary schools jointhe National SunSmart SchoolsProgram.

• Helps fund ground-breakingresearch into new and betterways to prevent, diagnose andtreat cancer.

The Shared Stitches of MannumPresident Joan Kroehn said, “Iwould like especially to thank theMannum Bowling Club for use oftheirpremises and kitchen, FoodlandMannum, I.G.A. Mannum, MalesMeats and Lovells Bakery for theirassistance in helping Shared Stitcheswith Australia’s Biggest MorningTea in Mannum to raise these fundsfor the Cancer Council.”

The winners of our BiggestMorningTea Raffle were:

1st A and R Quast. Quilt valued at$1000. Ticket number: 546.

2nd Jan Leshleck. Goodie Basketvalued at $150. Ticket number694.

3rd Val Towill. Deluxe Handmadecards valued at $100. Ticketnumber 21.

Over the last three years, SharedStitches of Mannum has raised$8,295 for the Cancer Council.

Merrin Plumridge-Peate

Mannum Barber

I’m sorry for any inconveniencecaused by my absence during the

first week of June.Normal service has resumed.

Petrea, Mannum Barber

Puzzle

How many words of 4 or more letterscan you make with these 9 letters?

• Each word must include the letter in thecentre, shaded box

• One word includes all 9 lettersScore: 13 Good, 19 Very good, 25 Excellent

T P R

B E U

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Mannum MagChairperson: Geoff Skein 8569 2385Editor/Pub: Keith Baldwin 8569 7304editor.mannummag@aussiebb.com.au

Treasurer: Neville Bottroff 8569 1370Secretary: Carl Gross 8569 7392

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Mid Murray Support Services

“What’s happening at Mid MurraySupport Services?” is a question I

have been asked recently. Others have asked“Who or what is Mid Murray SupportServices and what does it do?” I reply “Wellit was affectionately known as CHIPS”.Sometimes that brings a spark ofrecognition. So I will take the opportunity tobrief you.

Mid Murray Support Services has evolvedover 25 years, from the originalNeighbourhood House. It is a not-for-profitorganisation, with an elected board ofManagement. Currently we have threediverse fields through which we deliver ourcommunity services:1. Mid Murray Support Services Office at 71 Randell

St. From here staff organise the client care services,which include transports, domestic and gardeningassistance and home maintenance. Our clientservices extend as far as Morgan. We operate aCentrelink agency, and the Job Agency MADECoperates from our premises.

2. Mannum Community Hub, located in the recentlyrestored, historic Primary School on Walker Ave.Due to the Mid Murray Council’s foresight andgenerous renovations this is now an inspiring venueto have our community centre; in which user groupsincluding the History Group, Weight Watchers, TeenChallenge and the Community Garden Group, callhome. We offer Adult Education Courses such asIntroduction to iPad, Digital photography, Mosaicsand the list goes on. Rooms are available for hire sogroups can have access to our facilities. Currentlywe have Yoga, Art and a dance group for children.

3. Scrooges Op Shop, a treasure-trove of pre-loveditems, smartly displayed to catch the eye ofbrowsers and bargain hunters. Pop in and take alook, you never know what you might find!

The Board acknowledges the dedicatedand loyal team of staff and volunteers whobring these programmes to life. They goabout their work with professionalism, andhave a sense of community involvement ofwhich the Board is proud.

I take this opportunity to announce theappointment of our new Executive Officer

Cass Hissey. She brings withh e r e x p e r i e n c ein the Community and Disability sectors. Weare pleased with the energy, commitment andvision that Cass has already shown.

The Board of Management is currentlycomprised of Geoff Stephens, JulieMetcalfe, Andrew Murrell, Leon Warhurst,Annette Dempsey and me, Fiona Mann. TheBoard acknowledges the input of recentlyretired board members Mike McDowell andRob and Rhonda Brophy.

Mid Murray Support Services is yourcommunity organisation. I invite you to dropinto “The Hub” to view the transformation ofthe building. We will always need volunteersto fulfil our endeavours and in particular atScrooges Op-Shop. The Office is open from10am to 4pm Monday to Fridays to assistwith any queries, including opportunities tovolunteer.

Fiona MannMid Murray Support Services

AminyaMid Murray Homes for the Aged

Tenders for the 18 additional places andassociated services have been called with a

closing date of 20th June. It is expected that thesuccessful builder will commence work in Julywith completion of the project scheduled for mid2015.

During the project access to and from the carparking at Aminya will be restricted with theentrance from Parker Street opposite theHospital being the main entry point. Every effortwill be made to minimize inconvenience toresidents and visitors while works are in progress.There will, however, be some inevitabledisruption due to the extensive range of works tobe carried out.

Plant, furniture, equipment and overall fit-outrequirements are being addressed as is the overall

landscaping and external features. The extent towhich refurbishment of the existing facilities canbe undertaken will be assessed in more detail oncetenders for the main project have been received.

Requirements associated with the LivingLonger, Living Better reforms are beingaddressed with preliminary details having beenprepared for the My Aged Care website. Theinformation included on the website will beupdated periodically to reflect changingcircumstances. Other documentation is beingrefreshed to comply with the changes thatcommence on 1st July 2014.

The reform process has also included changes tosome historical terminology with the previousclassifications of low care and high care being

removed for permanent residents. All residentswill continue to receive nursing and personal careand services in accordance with assessedrequirements. The changes are consistent with theageing in place principles.

On completion of the project and with 18additional places available Aminya is planning toprovide an increased level of respite services.

There is currently a two bedroom independentliving unit available at Aminya on a license tooccupy basis. A second two bedroom unit isexpected to become available in the near future.Details can be obtained from Wendy Gowling orGlen Cooper at Aminya who can also arrange forinterested persons to inspect the unit.

Glen W Cooper, CEO

Are You Prepared?

To mark National Palliative Care Week at theend of May, Palliative Care Australia released

results from an online survey of over 1000Australians who have recently lost a loved one.

Australians agree it’s best to plan for the worst,but are failing to turn those plans into action.While 82% said it was very important to haveplans in place should anything unfortunatehappen to them, just 5% of respondents had madean advance care plan.

Australians aren’t just dropping the ball whenit comes to advance care planning, numbers in allforms of planning were surprisingly low:financial, legal and power of attorney 19%; will50%; organ donation 29%; list of assets 13%.

Only one third were aware that an advance careplan sets out how someone would like to be caredfor at the end of their life.

“Facing the death of a loved one is incredibly

difficult. We know that for most, the priority isdoing what their loved ones would want. Butwithout some sort of plan or even discussion,trying to figure this out makes a tough time evenmore difficult. The kindest thing you can do ismake plans so your own wishes are met, and sothose caring for you know what you want whenyour time comes,” said Dr Yvonne Luxford, ChiefExecutive Officer of Palliative Care Australia.

Over half of respondents felt that they did nothave enough information to carry out the wishesof a loved one who had recently died.

This lack of conversation and discussion with apartner, children or GP is likely to impact thechoice and quality of your end of life care.

Palliative care is everyone’s business with a rolefor partners, parents, children, friends andfamily, and the medical community in discussionson how they would like to spend their end of life.

“Palliative care staff are the unsung heroes,assisting people and their families through one ofthe most difficult moments in their lives toenhance quality of life and ensure people can diethe way they want,” said Dr Luxford. “So we’recalling on Australians everywhere to help thosearound them – do a bit of planning for when thetime comes.

“Talk to your loved ones about what you’dwant, speak to your GP. Visit the PCA website atwww.palliativecare.org.au, download and completean advance care plan. Make sure your details areup to date. After all, you only die once, so youmight as well have your say in it.”

For further information contact: RachelStanton:0402 463 764 or (02) 8281 3268

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ADVANCE WARNINGPEDESTRIAN/TRAFFIC

DISRUPTIONS

Upgrade Footpath Randell Street, Mannum

Mid Murray Council wishes to advise that works will commenceto upgrade the footpath between the Chemist Shop and theSupermarket, Randell Street Mannum.

Works will commence on 26 June 2014 and is expected to takebetween 2-3 weeks to complete. The hours of work will be duringnormal trading hours however some works will be performed innon trading hours to reduce inconvenience to the immediatebusiness/ pedestrians and vehicle traffic.

During the construction should you have any concerns pleasecontact Site Coordinator, Kym Millsteed of KandD Brickpaving on0438 684 806.

For further information please contact Greg Hill at the Mannumoffice on 8569 0100.

Russell J Peate,

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Mental Health First Aid Training

First Aid is the help given toan injured person before

medical treatment can beobtained.

Mental Health First Aid is thehelp given to someonedeveloping a mental healthproblem or in a mental healthcrisis. It is the first aid that isgiven until appropriateprofessional intervention isreceived or until the crisisresolves.

The aim of the course is toimprove the mental healthknowledge of the communityand to provide people with theskills required to administerMental Health First Aid to afamily member, neighbour, afellow worker or communitymember just as they would usetheir General First Aid skills.

A mental health crisis cantake many forms. Examplesinclude:

• Person having a panic attack• Person who has experienced a

traumatic event• Person who has overdosed• Person with psychosis• Person who feels suicidal

The Standard Mental HealthFirst Aid course will train youto help people with mentalhealth problems such as:

• Depression• Anxiety Disorders• Substance Use Disorders• Psychosis• Suicide

Participants receive a coursemanual and also a certificate atthe completion of the course.

Mannum Community Hub4 Monday Sessions

12:30 – 3:30pm16th June 23rd June30th June 7th July

This course is offered as afree opportunity for theMurray-Mallee community

For further information or tobook a place - please contact:Sam de Jong

sam@mifsa.org 0466 994 549Robyn Miller

robyn@mifsa.org 8378 4100

Transport toMatinee Series and Shopping Tours

M u r r a y T r a n s p o r tConnections is a central

point of contact for transportinformation and coordination ofservices in Mid Murray Counciland the Rural City of MurrayBridge. We can help withinformation about local buses,taxi, coach and communitytransport services, includinginformation about fares andticketing, subsidies andconcessions, areas serviced,t imetab le s and ro u te s ,wheelchair access and eligibility.

Matinee SeriesMurray Bridge Town Hall

If you are unable to accesspublic transport, unable to driveyourself and unable to accessanother person to transport you,we can assist by providing free“transport as a last resort” tothese social events.

This service is currently beingo f f e r e d t o t r a n s p o r tdisadvantaged residents inSedan, Cambrai, Black Hill,Swan Reach, Mannum, Nildottieand Walker Flat. For moreinformation about the shows andto make a booking, contact

Karyn Baker orNatalie Davis.

Shopping Tours

Tours available:-• Tuesday 2nd July

Ikea and Harbor Town• Tuesday 9th September

Rundle Mall and Central Markets• Tuesday 10th December

Tea Tree Plaza Shopping Centre

The subsidised cost for thesetrips is $25.00 per person. If youdo not drive into the city anymore, but would love theopportunity to have a great dayout, contact Link SA for moreinformation or to make abooking. Ph: 8532 2633.

Please note: Link SA requiresa minimum of 20 passengers pertrip, bookings are essential, anda wheelchair accessible vehicleis available on request(conditions apply).

If you have a general enquiryabout transport, or you wouldlike to know how you can get towhere you want to go, pleasecontact Murray TransportConnections.

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

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The Comedy Show

The TV comedians havebeen pretty good lately. A

little over-paid if you ask me,but still, good for a laugh. Andthe media’s been generous; Idon’t think they got paid to puton the latest performance. Asixty year old woman making aliving doing phone sex? TonyAbbot played that well, didn’tfall about laughing. You haveto give him credit for keeping astraight face. Well, almost.He’s a pretty good straight man,good timing.

Really, I guess the best laughis on the guys paying for thisstuff. (I assume it’s guys, butthis is the modern world. Icould be called a misogynist forthat I suppose.) You can get allself righteous about that womanbut I bet the phone company’snot turning back their profits.Still, wouldn’t you call thatfalse advertising?

I had that trouble once – thephone sex I mean. Not that Iwas interested. Too busykeeping up with five kids andtheir uni bills and a husbandand our business. The businesswas the problem. Hubby wasfinding building too strenuousso he bought the rights to asmall business, making andsellingcustom designed therapytables. We already had aworkshop and he had a readymade helper – me. Trouble was,the tables could be used formassage as well as bychiropractors and other healthand beauty professionals. Andthe yellow pages listing waspart of the package. We nevernoticed that little ‘m’ word inthe ad but somebody did. At 3o’clock in the morning. Istaggered to the phone, halfawake and it took me a minuteto clue on. Why wouldsomeone care what I waswearing at that time of night? Isoon figured it out though. Iasked if I could talk to his wifeand what was your name again?He never called back.

After that I let hubby’s bassvoice answer those calls and wechanged the ad. I’m not part ofa comedy team.

Vivian Garner

Whistle TootPS Marion and Mannum Dock Museum

The news is that the PSMayflower, looking a little

sorry, has arrived in Mannum.As the boat needs upgrading andTLC in a big way, she iscurrently at Dick Bromhead’smoorings, having been on theslip for a check of the hull.When deemed ready, the PSMayflower will be moored atthe Mannum Dock Museum,near the PS Marion.

PS Marion was tidied up at aworking bee last May 24th so itis in tip top condition for thefirst of the Rockford SteamPowered Dinners to be held this

comingweekend.By the time you read this, manyvisitors will have enjoyed one ofthe 1-hour Devonshire teacruises on the PS Marion duringthe Truck and Ute Showweekend.

The All Steamed Up and FreshWater Classic Festival is an upand coming event to put in thediary on November 15th and 16th

for future reference.Inquiries about activities at the

Mannum Dock Museum pleasering 8569 2733 or 8569 1303 orvisit the website www.psmarion.com

Jenny Twigden

Mannum HistoryGroup

History Month has nowfinished for this year with

over 300 organisationsproviding events at variouslocations throughout the State.The Mannum History Groupwas involved and the historicdisplay at the Palm Court Caféwas very popular . Aninformation service wasprovided at the Mannumcemetery on Mother’s Day toassist visitors with their searchfor grave sites of relatives. Agroup spent a day following theEco-Tour, but with an emphasison history at each of thelocations. This tour includedlunch at the Cambrai Hotel andhearing stories of the early daysof the hotel. Next on the tourwas the Marne Valley betweenCambrai and Shell Hill,followed by Maynards Lookoutand then on to the LengerReserve located on SaundersCreek

This tour was an example ofthe “Explore History” programwhich will be providedthroughout this year. The plan isto visit historic sites within theMid Murray Council area. Someof the places on the list includethe dry stone walls near PineHut Creek, Lake Moody,Reinthal site and cemetery andthe site of the post WW1 SoldierSettlement in Jutland Valley.

If you are interested in localhistory, then come along on oneof our trips. Contact KayStevenson 8569 8161 orGraham Hill 0417 824 267. Orcall in to the Palm Court Caféand speak with Rob and Karen.

Graham Hill

Pause A Whilewith Mannum Interchurch Council

Let’s Put Love Into Practice

Christian author Peter vanBreeman writes:

“If we think God is a personwho can divide his love, then weare thinking not of God, but ofourselves. God is perfectly one,the perfect unity. We have love,but God is love. His love is notan activity. It is his whole self.”

God does not love, God is love(1 John 4 : 16). I am capable ofloving, but I am also capable ofnot loving. That cannot be saidabout God. God cannot stoploving, because love is God’snature. It is not my nature tolove. I must learn to love, andonly by God’s Grace am I ableto love as he loves.

(The above words are basedon James Bryan Smith’s book,“Embracing the Love of God”.

Harper Collins, 1995, p,12)Love has elements of behaving

(action), thinking and feeling.Even when we do not feel lovefor someone, we can still ‘dolove’ for that person. This mightbe a kind act, a word ofencouragement, or a helpinghand. Or maybe there are timeswhen, even if we do not havethe energy to act out our love(do love), we can still ‘thinklove’ towards a person. Aspsychologists tell us, these threeelements of love – thinking,acting and feeling – impact oneach other. Change yourthinking and you will changeyour feeling and you will changeyour behaviour (your acting).Give it a go!

Rev Darren Lovell

Prayer Meetings for MannumThursday 12th June, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm, Baptist Church, William StreetWednesday 18th June, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm, River Word Church, Greening St

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Mannum LionsFrom The Lions Den

Mannum Lions, afterc o n s u l t a t i o n w i t h

Mid-Murray Council, have justbegun a new communityproject, to clean up andb e au t i f y t h e M a n n u mCemetery. Work was started onThursday 22nd May and willcontinue on the 2nd and 4th

Thursday of each month from9am to 12noon and will beongoing until the job iscompleted. The first workingbee included Lions members,RSL members and Men’s Shedmembers. After the first sectionwas finished the improvementwas quite noticeable.

As the cemetery has somefamily connection to most of usin the Mannum community, theLions Club would like to makethis project one for the wholecommunity to be involved in. Itwould involve only a few hourswork each fortnight, just turnup at 9am with some gardeningtools. Both ladies and gents are

welcome. The endr e s u l t w i l lhopefully give us a cemeterythat we can be proud of.

If anyone would like somemore information on thisproject please phone LionBarry Harvey on 8569 1421 orLion Barry Mansell on8569 1032.

In the last month Lions havecatered for the MannumHospital Auxillary lunch and aBBQ for the Hospitalvolunteers. Also the Lionsauction was held and in excessof $3000 was raised.

Our ongoing collection ofbottles and cans continues,raising more much neededmoney for distribution toworthy causes.

Next month the new LionsBoard will be inducted. LionBrenton Forrest will bePresident for a further year.

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Ageing in the Murraylandswith Millie

H a v e y o u t a k e nresponsibility for your last

days in this mortal coil?Whether you’re 20 or 120 or

anywhere in between you must,no ifs or buts, make yourwishes known for how youwant to be cared for if or whenyou can’t look after yourselfany more, and what you wantdone with your body. A bluntinjunction? Yes, but so manyAussies are not doing this, andare causingunnecessary hasslesand heartaches for others.

Excuses we use for putting offdoing this are many: “I don’twant to think about it. I want todie at home. I don’t care. I livealone in the bush and by thetime someone finds me, I’ll bewell and truly gone. I’ve donemy Will and that’s enough.”

Such irresponsible and selfishexcuses! Out here in thecountry we see birth, life anddeath all around us, in plants,birds and animals, so beingsqueamish is silly.

Even if you live alone andhave no family, someone will

have to decide what to do withyou, and will be wonderingwhat you wanted. Why notspare a thought for them, andput your wishes on paper? Thengive copies to whoever isappropriate. Your doctor needsto know if you want to beresuscitated, if you want to bekept alive using all that modernmedicine can offer. Yournext-of-kin need to know if youhave preferences about whereyou’d go for long-term care,and if there’s no vacancy at thetime, whether you would wantto be moved there later.

And what about your funeral?In a church, funeral director’schapel, outdoors? And yourburial, do you want a particularcemetery, or an eco/greenburial? Or cremation? Whatshould happen with your ashes?

I beg and beseech you to dothis job pronto.

Millie

Sillie Millie says: A good plantoday is better than a perfect plantomorrow. (Patton’s Law)

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Out Of This WorldAstronomer’s Corner

Almost overhead at around 10pm are the pointersAlpha Centauri and Beta Centauri and the Southern

Cross pointing, as they do, to the south celestial pole. The constellation of theCentaur (a mythical beast) with its brightest star being our sun’s closestneighbour, and Omega Centauri, a brilliant globular cluster, also there, arealways worth viewing in clear dark sky.

The largest planet, Jupiter (Magnitude -1.8), is setting in the western skywell after 8pm and is soon to become a morning sky object in August alongwith the planet Venus (magnitude -3.9), still very bright. Venus rises after4am crossing over into Taurus later in the month. The planet Saturn is inLibra rising after 4pm and setting before 6am, grand in any telescope and, likeJupiter, its moon adds to the panorama. The constellation Capricorn is on theeastern horizon behind Sagittarius, Scorpius, Libra, Virgo and the nearlysetting Leo.

Many of the 100 or so objects discovered by French astronomer CharlesMessier found in this area of the sky are also given “M” numbers. The firstobject, discovered in 1758, was known as the Crab Nebula, an exploding staroccurring some 300 years earlier. The great nebula in Orion, with the Messiernumber M42, is worth seeing just for brilliant green of the gas cloud present.Many other colours are revealed under longer exposure giving hints to theorigin of the star that once was. Nearby is another nebula called theHorsehead nebula, somewhat harder to find needing the right conditions andresolving power of the telescope optics.

Many astronomical images can be bought from planetariums and societybook shops, many are available on DVD and CD where the enhanced imagecan be viewed before hunting for it with the back yard telescope.

Dave Allen

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27 June 5 July 13 June 20 June

DRAFT ANNUAL BUSINESS PLANAND BUDGET FOR 2014/2015

The Council has prepared a draft Annual Business Plan andBudget for the 2014/2015 financial year which sets out the worksand projects that the Council proposes to undertake during thecoming financial year. The public is welcome to view this documentat the Council Offices at Cambrai, Mannum and Morgan duringnormal office hours or to view the document on Council’s website,www.mid-murray.sa.gov.au

Written submissions are invited on the draft Annual BusinessPlan and Budget and will be received by the Chief ExecutiveOfficer, Mid Murray Council, PO Box 28, Mannum 5238 or via thefeedback form on Council’s website or email to;postbox@mid-murray.sa.gov.au until 2pm Thursday 26 June 2014.

The Council will also provide the opportunity for the public toattend a meeting of Council to be held on Monday 30 June 2014in the Council Chambers, Main Street, Cambrai, between 1pm and2pm for the purpose of asking questions and making submissionson the draft Annual Business Plan and Budget.

Russell J Peate,

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Murray Bridge Matinee Series

Murray Bridge Town Hall’s morning Matinee Series is part of acollaboration between Out of the Square Inc. and The Rural City of

Murray Bridge. Arrive early and enjoy a complimentary morning tea from10am followed by the performance at 11am. Concert tickets are $15.00 each.As May is the Cancer Council’s “Biggest Morning Tea” month, you will beinvited to make a donation to this great cause.

“The Judy and Liza Story”Thursday 19th June 2014, at 11 am

A tribute to two iconic stars of cabaret, musical theatre and thesmall and silver screen in the twentieth century. It just sohappens that they are mother and daughter: Judy Garland andLiza Minnelli. The show explores their ever-changing relationshipand traces their uncannily successful and tragic life stories. Thewitty Teresa De Gennaro of Muriel Matters, Diva School andEurodiva weaves in and out of dialogue, song and dance toshowcase these highs and lows. A multimedia element will helptransport us to moments in their lives. Teresa will deliver amemorable, toe-tapping experience along with Adelaide’s ownveteran of cabaret, the delightful Michael Morley, on piano.

Tickets are available in person at the Murray Bridge VisitorInformation Centre, 3 South Terrace, Murray Bridge, between10:00am and 4:00pm every day, or by phoning 8539 1142. TheTown Hall Box Office is open one hour prior to each performancefor the sale of any remaining tickets. The program for the second sixmonths (July to December 2014) of the Matinee Series is availablenow. Tickets for these performances are also on sale.

After the performance, visit the beautiful Murray Bridge RegionalGallery where “Tough(er) Love”, a new exhibition, running from 11th

May to 22nd June.Eyre Peninsula is a tougher place than most in which to make art.

The region, so far removed from perceived centres of culture withtheir audiences, galleries and art schools, demands that its artists bevery self-reliant and resourceful. To survive and develop as an artisttakes a special kind of commitment. But it gives much in return as aplace which offers a sense of freedom from urbanised life, access tolandscapes of spectacular beauty and traditional significance, and theknowledge or sense of belonging to this place, known to many as the“West Coast”. In 2010, selected artists from across the region andfrom different cultural and personal perspectives were invited toexplore and express the complexities of this “tough love” affair fromwhich there is ultimately no walking away, no letting go. Theoutcome is “Tough(er) Love”, presented by Country Arts SA inassociation with Flinders University Art Museum and City Gallery.The Murray Bridge Regional Gallery is open from Tuesday toSunday.

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Mannum MagPublication Deadline Dates

The deadline date for publication in any month remains at the last Friday ofthe preceding month.

The back page of Mannum Mag lists the deadline date and delivery date forthe next three issues. To promote an event occurring between those dates, thearticle or advertisement must appear in the issue for the previous month.

Example: Publicity for an event between 26th July and 5th August must besubmitted before 27th June so that it is published in the July issue.

The last Friday midday deadline is critical. Unless you have made a specialarrangement with the editor, email is not checked again until after that issue isfinished. The issue must be compiled and ready to print on the Monday.

Down to EarthMannum Community

Garden Group

It certainly didn’t feel like it inMay but winter is upon us and

that means it’s time to plant thegreen leafy vegetables and theBrassicas. If, like me, you are but anovice, the Brassicas include thecabbage, Brussel sprouts, turnips,cauliflower and broccoli, to name afew.

It’s time to warm up with a hotstew and dumplings, and to dealwith the weeds the rain has broughtup and the right tools can make itso much easier. For efficient weedremoval I’m told the Dutch hoe isyour best friend, however anothergardener says her old fashionedpush and pull hoe is so well built,and from so long ago, you may have

difficulty buying one like it today!If you would like to talk about

any aspect of gardening, come for acuppa on Wednesdays at 10am to11:30am at the Community Hub,Walker Street Mannum. Our latestvisitors have brought parsnip seedsand sprouting garlic to plant andsomeone suggested Tim Tamswould be welcome! The garden evenhas Ireland’s native shamrockplants popping up, but the nakedladies have been very shy and keptthemselves hidden; but promise toappear next year – true story.

Thought for the day: “Gardenerslike to show off their bloomers”

Deb

Mental Musings

In the April Mag we mused on“things are not always as they

seem!”Fiona Griffith in her exercises for

“managing the difficult times: howto bounce back” writes “don’talways believe what you think!”

Sometimes our minds play trickson us, especially if we are anxiousor depressed. This can take us rightoutside the OK zone and interferewith building resilience!

The OK zone, you muse, what isthat? It’s where you become aproblem solver and can buildr e s i l i e n c e l ike t ole r a t i n guncertainty and some discomfort!Where you can think and learn,where you feel safe, mentally andemotionally and in control ofyourself.

Let’s muse about what we coulddo with thoughts that play overand over in our minds. We could

ask ourselves or someone we trust ifthe thought was useful or helpful.Not if it was right or wrong as itcould be in another context, ortime.

So if the answer is no then we canturn that thought down. Think itand turn it down just like the musicyou listen to in whatever way, orthe TV. Imagine a dial or a line oflights and just turn down, not off,as that’s not realistic.

We need to take time and noticehow it feels in our body and mind.We can muse about the resiliencethat we can build as we take risks.Sometimes our thoughts are ourbiggest stumbling blocks whentrying to deal with issues in ourown lives or our community. So ifwe managed to turn down thatthought we have just achieved“thought diffusion”.

Community Correspondent

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1. Solar power is too expensive?No! Over the last decade, solar has

shifted from one of the mostexpensive to one of today’s cheapestsources of energy. One in nineAustralian households now has asolar power system.2. Wind power provides only a

small amount of our electricity?Actually, SA wind turbines

already generate 27% of the state’spower needs. Our two coal-firedpower stations are now closed for 6months of each year.3. Aren’t coal-fired or nuclear

power stations necessary to makeelectricity when the sun’s notshining or the wind’s notblowing?

Not now. Other renewable sourcesincluding hydro-electric ity,concentrated solar thermal storageand gas turbine fuelled by renewablegases from organic residues (egalgae and waste products) producebase-load power. Geo-thermal andwave technology are promising butstill being developed.4. There’s not much that I can do

anyway (sigh).Hey! Every person can reduce his

or her energy usage. We can make achoice to turn off appliances andlight switches when they’re not inuse, dry clothes on a clothes line, doaway with dishwashers, put on anextra jumper, use curtains to retainheat, etc.

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Pleasant Winter BluesMount Pleasant Farmers Market

Market organisers are lookingforward to an exciting and

eventful program throughout thecoming winter months. The UnitedNations has declared 2014, the Yearof Family Farming with the aim offocusing attention on the role offamily farming and finding ways toidentify and support family farmers.Family farms are at the heart of theMount Pleasant Farmers Market,and weekly stalls full of fresh fruit,vegetables, seedlings, milk, homebaked goods, honey, eggs and moreare a testament to the resilience oflocal family farms.

As a not-for-profit organization,the market has formed manypartnerships within the communityboth with individuals and localbusinesses. This year, a new cookingdemonstration facility was donatedby local business Mt Pleasant CrashRepairs, along with local winemaker Springton Hill Winessponsoring all cooking equipmentneeded for the facility.

With the donation of the newcooking facility and equipment, andadding to usual farm offerings, themarket will be utilising the facility

with a great line-up of specialcooking demonstrations. Thecooking demonstrations will be ledby market stallholders showcasingtheir products and produce.

The Market also celebrates thediverse cultures of Australia withauthentic home-produced curriesand pasta dishes, just to name a few.These options make life easier forbusy families and with the addedavailability of hearty farmbreakfasts, every taste is catered to.There are even vigorous flower andvegetable seedlings for the homegardener. All these features havemade the Market a popular Meccafor surrounding communities.

“The market committee is pleasedto announce that multiple WorldChampion Sheep Shearer, ShannonWarnest will be doing a sheepshearing demo in the July schoolholidays as part of those plannedevents,” said Promotions Manager,Terese Reeves.

“Children especially will enjoyactivities at themed event weekendsthat encourage the little ones to joincolouring competitions, meetholiday characters like Go For 2

and 5 Veggie Man, or talk to localwriters of children’s books.Speakers on subjects that rangefrom growing rare fruits andvegetables to other practicalfarming techniques, guarantee botheducation and entertainment thatserve the entire community.”

Being able to support localfarmers, shop for quality produceand products, have a heartybreakfast or pastry treat whileenjoying a morning in the beauty ofthe countryside, make this Saturdaymorning tradition the place to be.In just two short years, the MountPleasant FarmersMarket earned thedistinction of being named theAdelaide Advertiser food critics #1Farmers Market in South Australiain 2013.

The undercover market is openevery Saturday from 8am - 12 noona t t h e M o u n t P l e a s a n tShowgrounds. (Except 2nd Augustdue to the SA Car Rally being heldat the showgrounds)

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The program is run by healthprofessionals and provides aforum, with others with similarexperiences, in which to receiveinformation and ask questionsabout depression and yoursupport role.

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Mid Murray CouncilDraft Annual Business Plan 2014/15 Summary

The 2014/15 Draft Annual Business Plansets out the Council’s proposed works,

services, programs and projects planned for2014/15. It also aims to maintain a variety ofservices and facilities for the communitythroughout the Council area.

The Mayor of the Mid Murray Councilsaid, “This has been a difficult budget forCouncil, particularly with recent fundingcuts to our roads and possible loss of fundingfor OPAL services. We have the secondlargest road length of Councils in SouthAustralia with 3073 km of unsealed roadsand 306 km of sealed roads, so this affects usgreatly.”

The Mid Murray Council as a result of therecent Federal budget has lost $379,427 ingeneral purpose and road grants. This wouldmean that Council would have to increaserates by over 3% or not undertake theseworks.

Council is proposing a general rateincrease of 4.88% (on average) for 2014/15.The major reasons for this are as follows:-• Reduction in Federal Government funding for roads• The need to maintain and upgrade our infrastructure

(roads, footpaths, stormwater drainage)• Continued increasing legislation imposed by the

State Government; for example the new buriallegislation which creates additional work for localCouncils

• Waste Management costs• The provision of Services to 17 towns within our

Council area, 3 Council offices and 3 Depots• Maintenance of our buildings throughout Council.

The proposed operating budget for2014/15 is $20.503 million with new loansproposed of $1 million. Some of theproposed works included in the Draft Budgetand Annual Business Plan are as follows:• A comprehensive capital works program of $5.05

million including $3.16 million for the replacementand renewal of existing assets and $1.89 million fornew and upgraded assets (resealing 14 kilometresand resheeting 38 kilometres of road). This includesthe following:-Roads Seal Section of Murraylands Road between

Blanchetown and Morgan

Significant resheeting programFootpaths Footpath construction works in Mannum,

Nildottie, Swan Reach and TungkilloStormwater Drainage and Management Stormwater Drainage Works at Mannum,

Sedan and TungkilloOther services introduced or projects being

undertaken include:• Construct new Waste Transfer Stations at Swan

Reach, Blanchetown and Cadell• Renovations to the Morgan Railway Station and

restoration of old Rockleigh School• Preparation of a 10 year Roadworks Program• Continued assistance with restoration of the ‘PS

Canally’• Continuation of detailed design, costing and

consultation for a Community Waste WaterManagement Scheme at Truro

• Undertaking OPAL and Healthy CommunitiesProjects

• Advocating, assisting with mental health services• Advocacy for services funding and facilities to assist

with the socially disadvantaged in our communities• Rehabilitation of all Waste Management sites of

Council• Repair of Mannum wharf, Swan Reach wharf and

advocating for financial assistance to repair Morganwharf

• Undertake community consultation and submitapplications for funding for the upgrade of boat rampsat Mannum, Caloote, Morgan, Cadell, Blanchetownand Swan Reach

• Undertake repairs to Paddleboat Mayflower• Assist with River and Lakes Recreation Trail Study• Review Management Models for Mannum and

Morgan Caravan Parks• Implementation of Community Township Plans for

Sedan, Cambrai, Palmer, Keyneton and Blanchetownand undertake Township Plans for two other towns

• Pioneer Park Development Program at Truro• Meldanda Solar Panel System• Investigating and opening the Swan Reach School

Pool after school hours, if feasible• Support for Mannum and Morgan Christmas

Pageants, Swan Reach Country Music Festival,Mannum Truck and Ute Show, True Grit Challenge atCadell and Cadell Harvest Festival

• Completion of dog parks at Mannum and Truro• Implementation of Mid Murray and Barossa Bushfire

Local Recovery Plan• Provision of a disabled toilet for Morgan Riverfront

• An additional two TownIdentification Statements

• Development and implementation of three arts andcultural development projects

• Introduction of four new programs at the MannumLeisure Centre

• Installation of mooring posts at Ngaut Ngaut• Assistance with Mannum Helipad, CCTV in Mannum

(Main Street) and consideration or free public WiFi inMannum and Swan Reach

The Mayor, Dave Burgess said, “Wecannot continue to take out additional loansto provide capital works and the variety andlevel of services that our communitiesexpect. Whilst our loan borrowings aremanageable, we will be embarking on aprogram of identifying improvements, costsavings, efficiency gains and incomegeneration initiatives to result in a net $2million reduction in costs for Council overthe next 2 financial years. A report will berequired to be submitted half yearly toCouncil on how this is being achieved.”

The Mid Murray Council has alsocontacted Valuation SA to ensure thatproperties affected by the Eden Valley Fireshave their properties re-valued, so that theydo not pay more rates than they should.

It is important that if you have any issuesthat you wish Council to be aware of, youmake those views known to us by 2:00pmThursday 26th June 2014, so that we canconsider them when we are finalising theAnnual Business Plan and Budget for2014/15. There is an opportunity to askquestions and make submissions at a CouncilM e e t i n g t o b e h e l d o nM o n d a y 3 0 t h J u n e 2 0 1 4at 1:00pm, at the Council Office at Cambrai.A period of one hour has been set aside forthis purpose.

Written submissions will be received bythe Chief Executive Officer, Mid MurrayCouncil, PO Box 28, Mannum 5238 or viathe feedback form on Council’s website oremail to postbox@mid-murray.sa.gov.au until2:00pm Thursday 26th June 2014.

Russell PeateChief Executive Officer

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There is nothing better thangoing along to the beautiful

Mannum Oval complex, andwatching junior and senior sport,both netball and football. We arespoilt at Mannum to have somany excellent role models inour Clubs, from whom ourjuniors can learn, and this helpsimmensely with their personaldevelopment as well.

Lots of towns our size struggleto be competitive but we areextremely fortunate to have ourjunior programs in place whichvirtually guarantees our future.If you doubt my word, take thetime out to watch the hundredsof kids from Under 9 upwards

who entertain us every Saturdaymorning and who are receivingexcellent coaching along theway. Then take the time to watchsome senior “live” sport, eitherfootball or netball. Only then dowe appreciate how lucky we areto live in this country. It is somuch better than the stuff servedup on the box and it’s live andwilling.

In return all we ask is yoursupport. Our clubrooms have aninviting ambience and ourkitchen facility is now one of thebest around. Come along andenjoy what we can offer!

Peter Milsom, President

Mannum Mag Trade and Community Services DirectoryThe third edition (October 2012) is

now over 12 months old. It is time fora new edition.

Additions, Deletions, Corrections

If you know of any changesthat would improve the

usefulness and accuracy of theDirectory please contactMannum Mag.• Clubs, Groups and Associations

Would members of organisationslisted on page 8 please check the

contact number.• Maintenance, Repair, Miscellaneous

Pages 14-16. Please check thatyour listing is correct. If you are notlisted send us the details. If anyoneis aware of a listing that should no

longer be there please let us know.Email:

editor.mannummag@aussiebb.com.au

See page 3 for other contactdetails.

Fussy Eating Workshop

Parent Information Session Presented by An Occupational Therapistand Speech Pathologist Working with Young Children and Babies

Are you tired of the mealtimebattles?

For children to develop a loveof mealtimes, where they enjoyexploring what is given to themand trust that it won’t be “scaryfood” we need to be aware oftheir sensory preferences. Thisworkshop will provide you withan opportunity to explore yourchild’s sensory preferences andhow that influences theirwillingness to try new foods.Strategies, ideas and tips to trywill be presented with the hopethat together we can help the“neve r” fo o d s b eco me“sometimes” or even “always”foods.

This workshop is a parentinformation session presented byan Occupational Therapist and

Speech Pathologist working withyoung children and babies.

Tuesday 17th June, 20146:00 – 8:00pmMannum Hub

58 Walker StreetMannum

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President Ian Mann, Mick Harbor, Geoff Gobbet, Allak Krause (Life Member), ErvinNitschke, Vice President First Ladies Probus Club Barbara McDiuarmid, Rae Bottroff

Mannum Combined Probus Club

The April gathering took theform of a bus trip to the Gawler

Cinema. ‘Cuppas’ and biscuits wereserved to the thirty-eight membersand visitors on arrival. The movieabout Nelson Mandella, The LongWalk to Freedom was screened forour enjoyment. A light luncheonwas then served in the cinema beforea local guide from the GawlerInformation Centre conducted anhistorical tour of the town.

While in Gawler one of ourmembers was transported byambulance to the Lyell McEwinHospital after experiencing chestpain.

The ‘South Australian CompanyStore’, just out of Angaston, was awelcome comfort stop on the wayhome, with many, many cups ofcoffee being consumed for the rest ofthe journey through Kyneton anddown Sedan Hill, where evidence ofthe recent bushfires was still visible.A great day and thanks to Mike for

landing us back safely at Mannumby 5:30pm.

On Monday 5th May the MannumRowing Club was the venue for theClub’s 12th, birthday. This birthdaycelebrated the 12 years since theamalgamation of the Mens andWomens groups of Probus. Fortymembers and a number of visitorsfrom surrounding Clubs wereimpressed by guest speaker Mr RodMcCulloch. Rod, who lives atJervois, entertained us with storiesand photos of his 13 months as aplumber in Antarctica at theAustralian base at Mawson.

Lunch, a few reminiscences, thenLife Member Mr Aj Krause cut asuitably decorated birthday cake.This finished a memorable day forall those present.

At the 2nd June meeting, MrEdmondo Polombo, the Director ofNursing at the Mannum Hospital,will have been be our guest speaker.

Geoff Gobbett, Secretary 8569 1083

HymnLovers Sing Again

About 40 people with biglungs gathered at the

Mannum Uniting Church andsang until they were out ofbreath at the latest HymnLoversSing on Sunday 18th May. Thisevent, sponsored by theMannum Interchurch Councilthree times a year, gives peoplea chance to sing the oldfavourite hymns of the Christiantradition. Some people told usthat a hymn we sang broughtback memories from theirchildhood, and they had notsung it for 40 or 50 years.

At the May Hymn Sing, wewere privileged to welcomeabout a dozen members of theBrougham Place Uniting Churchchoir, under the direction ofRosemary Nairn, OAM. Theypresented two wonderful itemsthat really touched us localsingers. The highlight was thestunning rendition of the HolyCity. Bob Angove, the choir’ssoloist, and the rest of us joined

in the choruses and abandonedourselves to the magnificent“Hosannas” at the end of thatmighty hymn. If you weren’tthere, you missed a treat.

A popular innovation this timewas the “Hymnwriter’s Corner”,in which the circumstances ofthe composition of some of thehymns, or inspiring storiesconnected with the hymns, wereread out. This gave us a deeperappreciation of the words wewere singing.

The next HymnLovers Sing isplanned for Sunday 21st

September. To make it a trulycommunity event, we inviteanyone who wants to choosesome hymns to sing to let usknow so that we can includethem in the program. We alreadyhave two requests for next time.Contact Carl or Lyn on 85697392, or gross2oz@gmail.com, tolet us know which hymns you’dlike to sing.

Carl Gross

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Mannum Red CrossBranch News

Six members attended theRed Cross meeting held on

the 14th of March at theMannum DayCare Centre. Wewelcomed Dora Eisen fromMurray Bridge who gave us anupdate on the happenings ofRed Cross.

In our general businessdiscussions it was decided thatwe would once again lay awreath at the Anzac DayService.

In 1914 the Australianbranch of the British RedCross Society was formed atthe outbreak of World War 1.We are unsure of when RedCross actually started inMannum but we do know itrestarted because of WorldWar 2. At the March meeting

we decided to hold our onlyRed Cross Card Luncheon onSeptember 25 t h , as acelebration of 100 years ofRed Cross.

On the 23rd May a badge daywas held on the main street asa celebration of World RedCross Day.

We wish to thank theresidents of Mannum anddistricts who generouslydonated money for Red CrossCalling. Money was collectedon the main street, at thevoting booth and by doorknocking. We wish tosincerely thank those 3non-members who also helpedcollect the great amount of$2410.

Rae Bottroff, Vice President

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PW Mayflower130th Birthday New Home

To coincide with her 130th birthday, thePW Mayflower is on her way to a new

home at the Mannum Dock Museum atMannum in South Australia.

The Mayflower is the oldest paddle boat inSouth Australia and will take pride of placein the heritage fleet at Mannum alongside thegrand old lady PS Marion, her youngerassociate at the ripe old age of 114 years.

“It is exciting times for Mannum to nowhave a second heritage vessel in their fleet tostrengthen the town’s origins as thebirthplace of the paddle steamer”, said MidMurray Council Mayor Dave Burgess.

“How fitting to welcome this historicvessel in her milestone anniversary year tothe Mid Murray Council district. She willcertainly offer many stories with herintriguing and colourful past and willbecome one of the premier heritageattractions in the Murray Lakes and Coorongregion.”

With the generous donation from RobertO’Callaghan and Pam O’Donnell, theMannum Dock Museum has purchased thevessel and will be able to restore it to itsformer glory of the 1913 era.

Robert O’Callaghan said, “Pam and I arethrilled to offer assistance to the MannumDock Museum Board and the Mid MurrayCouncil to continue to preserve South

Australia’s rich river heritage through thePW Mayflower.

“We have always had a passion forwooden boats and a long association with theMannum Dock Museum through RockfordWines and the Steam Powered Dinners onthe PS Marion.

“Preservation of Murray River heritagevessels is crucial to retain our nation’s livingmaritime heritage and the Mannum DockMuseum is testimony to keeping our riverhistory alive.

“Pam and I look forward to when theMayflower is launched again for publiccruises in Mannum in the years to come.”

Mayor Dave Burgess expressed hisgratitude on behalf of the Mid MurrayCouncil to Robert O’Callaghan and PamO’Donnell for their tremendous donation topurchase the Mayflower.

“We are astounded as a Council to havereceived this exceptional donation to provideyet another major river attraction for ourcommunity and visitors to enjoy.”

Rob Bowring, Chairman of the MannumDock Museum Board, is overwhelmed withthe offer from Robert and Pam to secure theMayflower and is looking forward to againreigniting the Mannum Dock as a workingboat restoration yard to bring the Mayflowerback to life.

“We know the workinvolved with therestoration of a heritagevessel as the 20 th

Anniversary of therecommissioning of thePS Marion is celebratedin November this year.”

Rob Bowring furthersaid, “We hope to attractnew volunteers who justlike getting their handsdirty, working towardsbringing vessels back totheir former glory as wedid with the Marion.

“The Mannum Dock

M u s e u m B o a r d i s s ograteful to Robert and Pam and look forwardto working with them on this new andexciting project for the complex.”

The PW Mayflower was built in Moamaon the Murray River in NSW in 1884opposite Echuca by Wilson and Burkett forDaniel Alexander and was fitted with asteam engine.

Daniel Alexander, a West Indian Negroand his Australian wife operated the boat asa bottle-oh boat. Known as ‘Black Alex’, alegendary figure in Murray River history, hewas an impressive figure and many storieshave detailed his impeccable strength whilehe claimed to be the greatest swearer andtalker on the river.

The vessel was taken over by his bankersand eventually sold to Billy ‘Pirate’ Wilson’and in 1900 sold to the Creager fishingfamily of Renmark.

Harry and August Creager lived on andfished from the vessel for a number of yearsand built the top cabin after August’smarriage in 1913.

Many owners followed until 1956 whenwell known Murray River Captain AlbyPointon, from Mildura, purchased the vesseland converted it to a passenger cruisingshowboat. In 1968 the Mayflower was againsold to another stream of owners until 1984when the current owner Dr Brice and RuthDouglas purchased the vessel.

“Being diesel powered, the Mayflower willprovide a myriad of opportunities for theMannum Dock Museum Board offering avessel that utilises minimum crewrequirements, and we can just turn the key toprovide regular cruises”, said Rob Bowring.

The PW Mayflower will undergo an 18month to two year restoration process andthe Mannum Dock Museum welcomes anynew volunteers to assist on the project.

For further information contact JennyCallander at the Mannum Dock Museum on8569 2733 or museum@psmarion.com orvisit www.psmarion.com

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Cadell Harvest Festival

Acrowd of 3000 people attendedthe Cadell Harvest Festival and

Murray River Giant PumpkinCompetition on Easter Saturday atCadell.

The picturesque Murray Rivertownship in the Riverland came alivewith a sea of orange; even ‘NedKelly’ was seen as a pumpkin in thenovelty section.

The winner, Ashley Beal from

Cooltong, presented his giantpumpkin weighing in at 242.2 kg.

Ashley said, “First time I havegrown a giant pumpkin and DaveForbes, a previous winner, gave me alot of help.

“I had a seed from the States andstarted it off in a pot then planted inmy backyard. Lots of Seasol, bloodand bone. Will definitely enter againnext year.

“I had an idea it was around thatweight as I read on the internet howto calculate it. As it was 3.2 metres,wide my calculations worked outaround 220kg.”

Mid Murray Mayor Dave Burgessassisted by Paul George, GeneralManager from MGA Insurance

Brokers (major sponsor of the event)presented Ashley Beal with his prize.

Mayor Burgess said, “The CadellHarvest Festival is becoming morepopular each year and visitors attendfrom all over the State.

“New growers are participatingeach year and the winner even grewhis in his backyard so anyone can doit

“ I c o m m e n d t h e C a d e l lCommunity and Tourist Associationvolunteers for placing Cadell on thenational map through this event.”

Giant Pumpkin Competition Results1st Ashley Beal 242.2 kg, Cooltong

(Cash prize of $500. Local winner.Weight did not reach the minimumof 350 kg for the trip to America.)

2nd Karen Caddy 159.6 kg, WalkersFlat

3rd Ashley Beal 48.4 kg, Colton4th David Peake 47.6 kg, Swan

Reach5th Kieran Myers 19.6 kg, Cadell

Strangest: ‘Snakes Alive’Bruce Armstrong, Waikerie

Mystery Weight: 36 kgDeb Alexander, Mannum

UGLY Pumpkin:David Peake, Swan Reach

Pretty Pumpkin:Deb Alexander, Mannum

Fancy Dressed:Joy Wood, Cadell

Longest Gourd: 7' 6" (2.29 m)Dave Forbes, Cooltong

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

To find out more phone Ruth, Wendy or Natalie 8569 1749.

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River Murray Ferry Operators

Our ferry operators need morep u b l i c a w a r e n e s s a n d

cooperation.They are a crucial part of the

unique attraction of our river towns.Their behaviour can make or spoilsomeone’s day, even the enjoyment ofa town event. They deal with peopletravelling for many different reasons,locals, freight drivers, visitors, evenpolice tracking villains. And they arehuman beings, not impersonalmachines, doing their job every hourof every day of every year. Notstopping in extreme heat, rain orwind, except when nature calls.Always putting on a friendly face.

Unfortunately, our ferry operatorsare contending with many bad habitsfrom passengers who are intoxicated,under the influence of drugs;urinating, vomiting, leaving rubbishbehind.

“Our operators get abused becausecustomers are in a hurry and have towait a few minutes”, said RussDellow, the contractor for Mannum,Walker Flat and Tailem Bend ferries.“And after that kind of behaviour weare still expected to give a friendlyfarewell as vehicles drive off theferry.”

Other infringements includedisregard of the signs to turn offheadlights at night and use parkers;to obey the direction of the operatorwhen loading or unloading; to notuse mobile phones whilst driving onor off the ferry; to not exceed 10kphwhen driving on or off. These are allperfectly simple, commonsenseinstructions.

Yet there are the few passengersevery day who do not value their ownlives and those of other ferry users;they do not respect these simple rules.

A n d w e c a n n o t b l a m eout-of-towners. Some locals, yes,locals, cannot control their behaviourfor the short time it usually takes tocross the river.

Under our Road laws, ferries arepublic roads and all trafficinfringements apply to them. Ferryoperators are trained as Inspectorsunder the Road Traffic Act, and canreport anyone breaking laws relatingto occupational health and safety,environmental management, safeloading limits and procedures, andriver traffic safety. But, as Mr Dellowsaid, “We’d much rather spend ourtime talking with people needing ourhelp, like the police and emergencys e r v i c e s , t o u r i s t s w a n t i n ginformation, keeping an eye on rivervessels speeding through the crossing,and concentrating on keeping theferry running in good nick.”

What Can Our Community Do?

Mr Dellow suggests that next timeyou use a ferry, you consider theresponsibilities the operator has,treat them with the same respect theyshow you, smile and tell them what agreat job they are doing.

Another idea: you could pause onyour daily strolls and greet driverswaiting to board, letting them knowthey are being watched even as youbrighten their day with yourfriendliness. A smile and a wave cando wonders, to you and them.

Perhaps the Visitors Centre cansomehow contribute to raisingawareness. Could our local artists orperhaps the students at theCommunity College do something –possibly a series of posters?

Above all, set a good example.Please read the signs and abide bythem.

Mannum Helipad

At a Special Meeting of theMannum District Hospital

H e a l t h A d v i s o r y C o u n c i lIncorporated held on 3rd April 2014,the Mannum Health AdvisoryCouncil agreed to proceed with theproposal to develop a helipad on thehospital grounds.

The Health Advisory Council haslodged a Development Applicationwith Council to build the landing padon land adjacent to the currentemergency ambulance parking areafacing Esmeralda Street.

The idea to build the site wasprompted after discussions with MidMurray Council, Medstar and DavidAnderson, Chief Pilot AustralianHelicopters who operate the retrievalhelicopter, Evan Everest, SeniorConsultant, Flinders Medical CentreIntensive Care Unit and RetrievalConsultant SA State RescueH e l i c opt e r Se r v i c e , W a y neChampion, Regional Director,Country Health SA Local HealthNetwork, Edmondo Palombo,Executive Officer/Director ofNursing, Mannum District Hospital,Mannum Medical Clinic and MannumDistrict Health Advisory Council Inc.

The Mayor of the Mid MurrayCouncil, Dave Burgess, said, “TheMid Murray Council is pleased toassist where possible in progressingthis important project for thecommunity. We recognise that atpresent the landing of the helicopterat the Mannum oval is not alwaysideal and it would be safer, providebetter treatment for patients and notrequire the ambulance or CountryFire Service to assist.”

The Health Advisory Council hasadvised that the developmentproposal has been submitted tostreamline the current retrievalprocess, particularly after hours,w h i c h c u r r e n t l y r e q u i r e scoordination with the SouthAustralian Ambulance Service andthe Country Fire Service to be present

on arrival ofthe helicopterat the oval.The retrievalteam is thentransported to

t h e E m e r g e n c yD e p a r t m e n t t oprepare the patient for the flight backto Adelaide. When ready, a secondambulance call out is required toreturn the retrieval team and patientback to the helicopter for theevacuation to Adelaide. Developing alanding site on hospital land willnegate the need for the SA Ambulanceand Country Fire Service call outs,significantly reduce the helicopterwait time and improve patient care.

The Mayor indicated that theDevelopment Application will beadvertised as soon as all informationregarding the site is available andmost likely will be a Category 3application. This is where thedevelopment is advertised in the localnewspaper and any person has theopportunity to forward a submissionand be heard in support of theirsubmission. “I would hope thatpeople recognise the real benefit thatthe helipad will bring to patient andhealth care,” said Mayor Burgess.

The Health Advisory Council hasadvised that the proposal can onlyproceed on a sound financial basis,financed by some funding fromHealth Advisory Council resources,grant funding, local fundraising andpublic donations. The HealthAdvisory Council is a designated GiftFund Recipient Trust which enablestaxation deductible receipts to beissued for all donations to the fundingof any projects undertaken by it, onbehalf of the hospital. The MannumHealth Advisory Council Inc, whichhas ownership of the MannumHospital on behalf of the localcommunity, fully endorses theproposal and hopes that the Mannumcommunity will offer its support,both with fundraising efforts anddonations in order to achieve thisgoal.

It is understood that furtherinformation will be provided oncedevelopment approval has beenreceived and the proposal has beenfully designed and costed.

Dave Burgess, MayorMid Murray Council

MANNUM DOMICILIARY CAREHome and Community Care (HACC) Services

Are you elderly or a carer and needing some help inthe home?

For more information about any of these servicesPhone Coralie on 8569 0240 Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm

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Laser SkirmishLaser Skirmish

Jammin’ with the band

Teen Challenge

Mannum celebrated our re-opening on Friday23rd May at the Mannum Community Hub. At

4pm the Mobile Laser game battles had begun anddidn’t stop for the next 2 hours with parents evengetting into the fray. Thank you to Terry and Rosfor lending and setting up the PA, and thank youKrystal for organising the music to battle with,your choice of songs was great. Band ‘CaliforniaCousin’ started up at 6:30pm and had everyonedancing for the next hour.

The food cooked and provided by members of ouryouth leadership team was amazing. With all thepizza, chips, muffins and milkshakes they suppliednobody could go hungry and their milkshakes wereto die for. Well done to Aleesha, Britney, Amberand Craig and assisted by Cheryl for a job welldone.

Elsewhere at the Hub lots ofelectronic games were in full swingwith lots of people joining the fun.These games were capably set up andrun by youth leaders Brayden, Bevan,Jacob and Harley and they did a greatjob the whole 4 hours as well as themassive set-up beforehand.

Over 100 people came out for the

fun and games, and it was great to see so manyparents as well. While we focus on youth, we inviteand welcome parents to join in the fun with theirchildren – what a great way to strengthen familyrelationships. We do expect that if a youngersibling under Year 6 is present there will be aparent with them, and we expect parents to collecttheir child on-site after dark, or arrange forsomeone to do it for them. We expect all youngpeople to stay on site until they are picked up. Iinvite parents to see me if they want to makealternative arrangements so everyone is ‘on thesame page’. We would love to take the opportunityto chat with parents whenever possible and we arelooking forward to working together with parentsfor the benefit of our young people.

We are privileged that Mid Murray Council havesaved and restored the old Primary Schoolbuilding, it just feels right to again have youngpeople enjoying themselves in the old school. Weare very grateful to the Mid Murray Council for thefunding the Mobile Laser Games and equipment forthe electronic games. We are also grateful to MidMurray Support Service for the cooperative way wehave been able to work together to achieve such agreat outcome.

We greatly appreciate the generosity of theMannum Churches in providing their halls over theyears, but we are so excited that we now finally havea place where we belong and can call home! Thankyou so much to our leaders from different Churches;Angela, Andrew, Ross, Coretta, Brad and Darren

and also to our photographer Jeremy.Teen Challenge relies on donations.

All staff are volunteers with a passionto support families and see youngpeople reach their potential. Yourdonations are greatly appreciated, andused 100% for youth activities and aretax deductible. Donations canbe madein person or via the websitewww.teenchallengesa.com and pleasecomment ‘For Mannum’ ifdonating online.

We look forward to more greattimes and fun ahead.

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Lester Howie Clinic* Asthma Clinic, Cardiologist, Continence Clinic, Diabetic Clinic,Dietitian, * Echocardiograms, Hypertension clinic, Mental HealthClinician, Psychologists, * Physiotherapist (Public), Women’s HealthClinic (* Doctor’s referral required)

My Pet TopicFleas

Fleas can be annoying andharmful to your pet and you.

There are mainly two types offleas that you will generally find onyour pet, the common cat fleawhich is the little black jumpingflea and stick-fast fleas generallyfound on poultry.

The jumping flea will live happilyon your dog, cat, guinea pig,rabbit, rat, mice etc. They willjump on and bite humans but willnot live on a human, they will livein the environment where your petlives. They will bite and suck theblood from the host but aregenerally pretty quick and jump orscurry away when disturbed.

The stick-fast flea will alsohappily live on other hosts apartfrom poultry/birds; they will attachthemselves to the host in folds ofskin like around the eyes, betweentoes etc. They act a bit more like atick where they attach themselves tothe host and gorge themselves tillfull and drop off.

Fleas carry worm cysts and willgive your pet worms when theyswallow them after chewingthemselves when the flea bites orduring general grooming.

How does your pet get fleas?

Your pet may get fleas from theenvironment in which they live orvisit, fleas can live in theenvironment laying dormant forsome time till a host comes alongand they will happily jump on ahost and restart their lifecycle. Thefleas will disembark one host andjump on another host in passing. Soyour own home and back yard andthe areas you visit or other animalsmay be where the fleas have comefrom. If you have stray cats or dogsor vermin like rats and mice aroundyour home that are not treated forfleas they could very well betransporting the fleas to your pet

and your environment.Generally the infestation needs to

be quite significant for you to seefleas on your pet and just becauseyou do not see a flea does notnecessarily mean there are no fleas.

Because you cannot alwayscontrol if your pet gets fleas, it isbest to treat your pet with a fleatreatment, these are generally amonthly treatment. By defaultwhen treating your pet for fleas youwill also be treating theenvironment in which your pet livesas the treatments will either kill orsterilise the fleas when they jump onyour pet and feed. This does notstop fleas from entering your petsliving environment and will notstop fleas from jumping on boardand having a feast but they will dieand not breed to further infest yourhome.

There are many differenttreatments on the market that treatfleas only and/or worms, ticks,mites, mange, dermatitis andheartworm. What other parasiteridding treatments your pet is oncan denote which flea treatment youshould use.

The combined flea and wormtreatments will not cover HydatidTapeworm which is very commonso you should still treat your petwith a 3 monthly all wormer thatcovers Hydatid Tapeworm.

The topical combined flea andheartworm treatments will treatjuvenile heartworm but not adultheartworms. Heartworms arespread by mosquitoes.

So you have a choice of what youwant to treat with the fleas or justthe fleas only when choosing a fleatreatment.

Flea bites can also be the catalystfor sensitive skin issues.

Jane HumphreyMannum Pet & Rural

Mannum Day CentreMannum 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 Knitting Group, Social Day, Scrabble DayMONTHLY Mannum Red Cross, Wellbeing Nucleus Discussion Group,

Men’s Group, Card Afternoon, Men’s Discussion Group

If you would like further information or would like to attend the Day Centre foractivities and need transport, please contact Louise Haby, Mannum DayCentre Coordinator (8569 0219)

Birthday Surprise

Ihave to be careful about what Im i g h t s a y a b o u t m y

mother-in-law. There is a chancethat she might read this and thenwhere would I be? Yet provided Iremain within certain bounds weget along very well. There are timeswhen she takes my side against herdaughter, now doesn’t that saysomething. Still there are timeswhen she is a little strange, like mywife’s last birthday.

It all began when she rang me upat work.

“Johnny, what does Clara wantfor her birthday?” she began assoon as I answered.

“Mum, I have no idea. If I did Iwouldn’t be walking the streetsevery lunch hour trying for someinspiration. I think I will buy her alarge flower arrangement, maybe agift voucher from a dress shop.”

“Humph,” she said. “You’re nouse at all.”

There was silence then, “Does sheneed anything for the house?”

“No, besides that is a terribletype of present.”

“Oh, I don’t know,” she said, Ithink she was chuckling, “I got anew lawn mower one Christmasfrom your late father-in-law and forone birthday he gave me an electricdrill so I could build some newcupboards in the kitchen.”

There wasn’t much I could saywithout putting my foot in it so Isaid instead, “Look Mum I have togo, I have an important meeting toattend.”

“All right,” she said “I’ll justhave to think of something formyself. Don’t blame me if you windup in the dog house because I gaveher what you should have givenher.”

I forgot all about ourconversation. Clara’s birthdayarrived and the florist came after Ihad gone to work. Clara rang me atwork and told me how beautiful the

arrangement was.“Mother and I are going out for

morning coffee and afterwards sheis going to give me my present. Shesounds more excited about mybirthday than I do.”

Clara met me at the door when Icame home from work.

“You can’t go in the loungeroom,” she told me.

“Why not,” I asked?“Because of my present; you see

the old vacuum cleaner broke downthe other day. I forgot to tell youand had meant to buy a new one butMum found out and said she knewsomeone who could fix it so shetook it away.

“Today she gave me my present.It was a new cleaner; one thatoperated from a battery. She wasvery proud of being ‘with it’ as shesaid. Sadly, when I tried to turn iton it wouldn’t go. For a while wethought it was faulty then werealised the battery was flat. Ittakes fifteen hours to recharge.”

“So how does that stop me fromusing the lounge room?”

“I’ll open the door and showyou.”

Clara opened the lounge door ina tentative manner, reachingaround the door frame to turn onthe light. The room looked asthough a bomb had hit it. Therewere dried leaves, little piles of roaddirt and gravel near the door a slugtrying to ooze his way out of themess.

“She gathered up all the deadleaves, dirt and gravel from thedriveway outside so that I could seehow good the cleaner was. Thecleaner will be ready about threeo’clock tomorrow morning.”

We cleaned up the mess nextmorning. Clara didn’t like thecleaner so M-i-L took it back andgave it to her other daughter.

The Diarist

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On My BookshelfDiary of A Young Man

Adelaide 1890 – November 2nd - November 28th

Daniel’s busy social life andhis community work at thetennis club and gymnasiummask a “ridiculously timid”attitude towards the “fair sex”.

NOVEMBER 2ND SATURDAY

6.00. Weeding on tenniscourt, bath. Office 9.30. Busy,fine day. Dined with Lou atWoodville. Left City per drayfor Blackwood, enjoyable ridethro’ hills, held sports. Alfredwon Championship, 100 yards(Gymnastic Club). Called onBennetts’. Fred is very bad andstays in hills for change. Left atabout 9. Lovely night. Home10.15. Supper. Kent present.Bed 11.15.

NOVEMBER 24TH MONDAY

6.10. Weeding, cutting wood.Bath. Wintry day. InspectedCrooks and Brookses stock of“Rover” bicycles. Home 6pm.Rainy. Davis to tea. VisitedThompsons re absent scholars.Attended 1st Annual Meetingof N.A. Gymnastics Club inInstitute Committee room.

Alfred received splendid tennisracket for being the Championrunner of the Club and highencomiums for his zeal asSecretary. Home before 10.Cash a/cs. Bed about 11.

NOVEMBER 25TH TUESDAY

6.10. Cut firewood. Bath.Rainy. Routine. At 6pm Dr.Verco examined a follicle inmy mouth and pronounced itnot serious. Town Hall at 8pmwith Polly and Gracie andheard for first time Edison’swonder f u l phonograph ,p r o d u c i n g v o c a l a n dinstrumental music andspeeches. Home 10. Hendryand wife just going. Bed about11.

NOVEMBER 26THWEDNESDAY

6.50. Bike ride to HampsteadHotel in Teatree Gully road,Bath. Routine. McLeans re suitfor travelling. Met Willie inCity and discussed business.Home 6.15. Tea, discussedpicnic - the Burdens cannot go- some of the charm is gone.

Service 7.30. Mr Blakey spokenicely. Mr Chas Goode and hisintended, Widow Lloyd,attended together. Bike toHendrys’ wi th Alf red ,discussed various matters. MetRev. Fred Hastings. Home10.15. Bed about 11. Nosupper. Out of sorts.

NOVEMBER 27TH THURSDAY

6.35 Mended gate. Bath. Fineday. Selected suiting atMcLeans at 12.20. Sundrypurchases at 5.30. Home to tea.Miss Tattersall, a young girlrecently gone blind, took teawith us. She is indeed asorrowful case. Dressed in GymKnickers and blue stockings forfirst time, rode to Hindmarshon bike and conducted boys’gym club till 9.30, pleased withpresent success. Made peacewith old Mr. Chittleboroughwith whom I had a differencesome years ago, he will nowassist me with the boys. GaveWillie a lesson on my bike.

Grand night. Home 10, lightsupper. Bed about 11. Sleepabout 11.30.

NOVEMBER 28TH FRIDAY

6.15. Bike, bath. Breakfast 8.Very busy all day. ToArchitects (Garlicks) at 12 reshop, lunch in office. McLeansat 5, tried new coat. Tea inCity. Busy till 8.25. Attendedthe new Cyclorama, openedtoday, exhibiting “Jerusalem” -a grand representation, to me aperfect marvel. Met the MissBurdens and surprised myselfby joining them and discussingthe scenery, for let it be knownthat, though nearer to 30 than20, I am still ridiculously timidin approaching the fair sex. MetOwen and Strangways. Walkedhome, fine night, some peculiarfeelings and thoughts will maketheir presence felt. Supper. Bedabout 11. Alfred and Elizaa t t e n d e d p h o n o g r a p hentertainment.

Jo Kader

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Works, Services and ProjectsUpdate from Mid Murray Council

Brief notes on a selection of itemsdiscussed or determined at the Monday

14th April (P) and Monday 12th May 2014meetings.P Quotations are being sought to repair the Mannum

wharf.P An allocation of $10,000 has been approved to

deliver localised Healthy Murraylands activities andprograms, following the discontinuance of fundingfrom the Commonwealth Government.

P An interest free loan of $10,000 has been approvedfor five years for the Cambrai Sports Club.

P A submission will be forwarded to the RemunerationTribunal on the review of Council Memberallowances.

P The Display of Goods on Council’s Footpath Policywill be reviewed.

P Council will hold a workshop with Country FireService representatives regarding education andpromotion of bushfire safer places, evacuation pointsand other matters.

P Council will contact the Murray and Mallee LocalGovernment Association regarding the hosting of apossible State Country Cabinet meeting.

• GPS tracking will be installed in the Mannum andCambrai patrol graders and some other vehicles,particularly for employee’s safety when working bythemselves or in isolated areas.

• Mr Robert Lamb, Chairperson of the GermanDescendants Group, wrote regarding the installationof signage for old German townships. Townshipsigns for Cambrai, Somme River, Marne River andPunthari will be installed shortly.

• Randell Street retaining wall drilling trials are beingassessed. Costs for repair works are being finalised.

• A Development Application has been lodged for theMannum Helipad. Design work and costs are beingprogressed.

• The environmental damage, noise nuisance andother problems associated with Corellas isrecognised by Council following research with other

Councils (including Gawler Council). The cost ofvarious strategies focusing on displacement andrelocation cannot be justified, at this stage. Theresults indicated that it appears corellas are onlymoved to another location.

• Council will meet the cost of connecting the SwanReach Hall to the Marks Landing CommunityWastewater Management System. Councilrecognises the benefit of the Hall to the community,particularly when the new public toilets areconstructed.

• The Youth program received $4,000 from the StateOffice of Youth to celebrate National Youth Week.

• The provision of free public WiFi covering the MaryAnn Reserve, Mannum Main Street, MannumCaravan Park and Visitor Information Centre is beinginvestigated and free WiFi will be provided in SwanReach at the Riverfront area.

• Council will contribute $5,000 to the Pastoral SupportCare program presented by the MannumInter-Church Council at the Mannum CommunityCollege, Cambrai Area School and Palmer PrimarySchool. A further contribution of up to $500 perschool will also be made to those schools that haveprovided a Pastoral Care Support Program duringthe current financial year.

• Mr Sean Fontaine-Geary and Ms Kitty Schianskyattended the South Australia Climate ChangeAdaptation Showcase in February on behalf ofCouncil.

• The Local Government Association of SA will beapproached again to ascertain the status ofguidelines to enable Councils to consider if they wishto accept or not the collection of roadside rubbish onState roads.

• The management of off road vehicles and bikeswithin the Council area is recognised and Council issupportive of exploring the various issues associatedwith the possible allocation of land for developmentand use of off road vehicles.

• Council is now a member of Region 5 of the Murray

Darling Association. However,C o u n c i l c o n s i d e r s t h a tRegion 5 should not be amalgamated with Region 6of the Murray Darling Association, at this stage.

• Destination Riverland proposed an EventsManagement System. Council will contribute $1,500.

• The Murraylands Migrant Resources Centre of SAChief Executive Officer, Eugenia Tsoulis OAM, andSettlement Coordinator, Dr Tom Haig, attended themeeting to discuss the Humanitarian SettlementServices program, skilled migration and the servicesthat need to be provided.

• The Eastern Mt Lofty Ranges Landscape Guardianswrote regarding the availability of the developmentapplication for the Palmer Wind Farm. Council willrequest approval from Trust Power for the applicationto be provided on a DVD and on Council’s Website.After approval this will be provided prior to the publicnotification period to allow time for the Community toprepare representations.

• The Mannum Dock Museum Board received aproposal from Pam O’Donnell and RobertO’Callaghan to sponsor the purchase of the PSMayflower for $100,000 and an additional $35,000 in2014/15 for restoration works. The Mannum DockMuseum Board recommended the purchase of thePS Mayflower based on the sponsorship proposal.The Council recognised the generous sponsorshipfrom Robert O’Callaghan and Pam O’Donnell for thepurchase and restoration of the PS Mayflower andthe Mannum Dock Museum, based on this proposal.Council has noted that any restoration, maintenanceor operational costs for the PS Mayflower will be metby the Mannum Dock Museum and any incomegenerated from cruises will be retained by theMannum Dock Museum for such costs so that thereis no financial impact on Council. Council recognisedthe benefit of the proposal to the Mannum DockMuseum, Council and Mannum.

Russell Peate, CEOMid Murray Council

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Mannum Golf ClubCompetition Results

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L Kahl 38 N Warhurst 37G Bormann 37 N Kroehn 36K Dohnt 35 M Morrisey 34D Wilson 34 S Thompson 33

Date: 17/05/2014Competition: StrokeSponsor: Mannum Hotel

G Bormann 63 B Logan 66D Wilson 69 S Thompson 70B Harvey 71 B Fisher 72K Bretag 72 W Banks 72

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Musical MiscellanyClassical Music and Film

There are some who call a certainstyle of European music classical.

Perhaps it smacks of arrogance, evenignorance. Other cultures mayconsider that a certain type of theirmusic is classical. However classicalmusic has provided music for filmsever since sound has been attached tofilm. Even before that, when a lonelyorganist provided mood music for thesilent movies, almost certainlyclassical music would have been usedsince most musical training was basedon the works of classical composers.

Surely, one of the early pieces thatwould have sounded in the cinemaswould have been the overture byRossini from William Tell. Can youhave a chase or the timely arrival ofthe hero without it? Anyone whogrew up gazing avidly at the silverscreen and watching the Lone Ranger

would know the tune. But did youknow it has been used in films such asBrassed Off, Clockwork Orange, ToyStory and many others.

Another popular piece is the Pompand Circumstance March by EdwardElgar. Such a stirring march withclarion calls from the brass andthunderous rolls from the drums. Ittoo has been used in many films,particularly those English films madeduring the dark days of World War IIor soon afterwards. Again to name afew, Brassed Off, Forest Gump andMrs Miniver.

Let’s look at a few other titleswhich may not be well knownalthough the music is. J S Bach wrotemuch fine music. The first movementof his Brandenburg Concerto No. 3has featured in many films includingMoll Flanders, Die Hard, High

School Reunion and Truly, Madly,Deeply. Beethoven’s Bagatelle in AMinor known as Fur Elise hasfeatured in Death in Venice, PatchAdams and Rosemary’s Baby.

Most know the Flight of theBumble Bee by Rimsky Korsakov. Ithas been used in such films as RadioD a y s , Shine and Song ofScheherezade.

Some composers appear to enjoy asense of humour or at least items usedappear to be amusing, Prokofiev whowrote the children’s classic Peter andthe Wolf wrote a March for a largerwork titled The Love of ThreeOranges. The March was used in thefilm Love and Death and also DesertHearts. Vaughan Williams composeda piece named The March Past of theKitchen Utensils. It was used in a film

named Sirens.You will find a number of Internet

sites with information on classicalmusic used as background or moodmusic for film. Using a search engine,just enter “Classical Music on Film”or some such query.

Various compilations of such musichave been issued. The ABC hasbrought out at least two such albumswith music performed by variousAustralian orchestras.

A final cynical note. Lest we thinkthat the film world is altruistic andgiven to encouraging culture, let usremember the Bean Counters whospin their financial webs in thebackground. Most classical music isin the Public Domain. That means noroyalties. That means bigger profits.

Peter Weir

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Although any time is theright time for curry, when

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The major difference betweena good curry and a not so goodone is the balance of the heatelement. A good curry willalways impart the flavour firstand then the heat hits. Thedegree of heat in a curry orchilli dish depends on thediners’ tolerance and this can

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Mannum Men’s Shed Now Open

After nearly a year of digging, building,writing letters, gathering tools and

equipment and mixed in with a bit ofanxiety the doors of the Mannum Men’sShed opened for the first time on Mondaythe 19th of May. With trepidation thecommittee waited hopefully that at least afew men would turn up to make it allworthwhile. They needn’t have worriedbecause by 10:15am fifty-one men hadwalked through the door. Looking aroundand getting themselves cups of tea andcoffee they mingled and chatted then satdown for a discussion about how theywould like the shed to be managed, toolsand equipment required, membership feesand some basic rules etc. Needless to say

the committee was extremely pleased withthe feedback and with the outcome.

Thank you and welcome to all who cameon the first day and thank you to all thevolunteers who helped to build the shed, tothose who’ve donated tools and equipmentbut a great big thanks to the committeewhose determination and resolve madesure that we got our shed. Committeemembers are; Phil Roennfeldt, Lew Farkas,Kim Rainsford, Kim Furler, BarryWarneke, Graham Gray, Shane Thompson(Council rep), Paul Rand (before he movedto Murray Bridge), Bill McGhie.

The shed will be open from 9:00am until1:00pm each Tuesday, Wednesday andThursday. On the first day the majority of

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Morgan Living River Festival

M o r g a n ’ s m a j e s t i criverfront will come alive

with putt putt boats, music andfun for the whole family withthe inaugural ‘Morgan LivingRiver’ festival weekendpresented by Morgan’s PSCanally restoration committee.

Morgan Riverfront, MorganSaturday 14th and Sunday 15th

June9:00 am to 5:00 pm each day

Free Entry

The weekend is shaping up tobe a spectacular event forMorgan and the region.

Celebrating River Traditionsis the theme for the weekend,with activities such as theCanally tug of war, horseshoethrowing, dingy rowing raceand of course the Putt PuttBoat display.

Putt Putt boats were theworking boats of yesteryear. Astable timber hull coupled with

a reliable inboard engine werea common fishing platform forboth commercial and amateurfisherman. In recent years theseboats have enjoyed aresurgence with classic boatenthusiasts as a reminder ofdays gone by. Now usedlargely for recreationalpleasure, they provide aleisurely day’s cruising alongthe river and an excuse togather to compare craft andstories.

There’s sure to be somethingfor everyone with some marketstalls offering local produceand others demonstrating andselling manual crafts.

Saturday Evening DinnerLandseer Building Morgan

3 course dinner andEntertainment

$50.00 per person6:00 pm for 6:30 pmSaturday 14th June

Saturday evening is sure to beremembered for some timewith a three course dinner andentertainment to be held in thehistoric Landseer Building. Themuseum exhibits will form a

very fittingbackgroundf o r t h e e v e n i n g ’ sentertainment.

Bookings are essential. PhoneMark on 0428 643 018.

A band of unique talent hasbeen especially assembled forthe evening. The BlaxlandPups Variety Band are seventruly accomplished SouthAustralian musicians playingan Eclectic Mix of Australiana,Rockabilly, Rock, Pop, Folkand more. They will have youtapping your toes and lookingfor the dance floor.

In addition there will be anappearance by Splash Theatre,a company performing in “theage-old tradition of travellingplayers and storytellers,minstrels and vagabonds,t r o u b l e - m a k e r s a n dscoundrels.”

Proceeds to the P S CanallyRestoration at Morgan.

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The Judy & Liza Story pays tribute to two iconic stars of cabaret, musical theatre, and the small and silver screen in the 20th century. It just so happensthat they are mother and daughter. Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli. The show explores their ever-changing relationship and traces their uncannily

successful and tragic life stories. The witty Teresa De Gennaro of Muriel Matters, Diva School and Eurodiva weaves in and out of dialogue, song anddance to showcase these highs and lows. A multimedia element will help transport us to moments in their lives. Teresa will deliver a memorable toe

tapping experience along with Adelaide’s own veteran of cabaret, the delightful Michael Morley on piano.

Join us for a complimentary cuppa after 10am

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2014 Community Calendar

JUNE

Mannum Garden GroupLions Den, ShowgroundMonday 16th, 9:15amExcursion, Murray BridgeCommunity Nursery. Allwelcome.Contact: Bev ConnellPhone: 8570 4322

Mannum Garden GroupLions Den, ShowgroundMonday 30th, 10amGuest speaker Wayne “CheesePlease”. All welcome.Contact: Bev ConnellPhone: 8570 4322

Partners In DepressionMannum Community HubThursday 12th, 2:00pmSix Thursday sessions. Goldcoin donation for tea and coffee.Contact: Sam de JongMobile: 0466 994 549.See page 2.

Morgan Living RiverMorgan riverfrontSat 14th, Sun 15th, 9 am-5 pmCelebrating River TraditionsContact: Mark DavisMobile: 0428 643 018See page 26.

Mental Health First AidMannum Community HubMonday 16th, 12:30-3:30pmFour Monday sessions. Free.Contact: Sam de JongMobile: 0466 994 549.See page 5.

Fussy Eating WorkshopMannum Community HubTuesday 17th, 6:00-8:00pmParent information session.Bookings essential.Contact: Melanie KanePhone: 8535 6800See page 13.

MIFSA Activity ProgramFriday 20th, Maggie Beer FarmFriday 27th, Lyndoch LavenderFarmCost: $3 per outingMobile: 0466 994 549See page 15.

JULY

MIFSA Activity ProgramFriday 4th, New Adelaide Ovaltour.Cost: $3 per outingMobile: 0466 994 549See page 15.

Mannum Garden GroupLions Den, ShowgroundMonday 14th, 10amDVD wild flowers. All welcomeContact: Bev ConnellPhone: 8570 4322

Mannum Garden GroupLions Den, ShowgroundMonday 28th, 10amGuest speaker, “The BunningsTeam”. All welcome.Contact: Bev ConnellPhone: 8570 4322

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1st Wednesday2:00pm History Group, MMSS

2nd TuesdayPalmerCard Day,LutheranHallPalmer. 8569 4184.

2nd Wednesday9:00am Shared Stitches ofMannum Quilting Group. LionsDen, Showground. 8569 2363.

8:00pm Mannum Gem andMinerals Club. MurraylandsGem and Mineral Club, CollierPark Palmer. Leonie Hughes.8278 2112.

2nd Thursday1:30pm Prayer Meeting forMannum, Baptist Church,William St.

3rd Wednesday7:00-8:00pm, CombinedChurches Prayer Meeting. SeePause a While for location.

3rd Thursday11:00am Mannum RSL,Mannum Rowing Club/RSL

3rd Saturday10am-mid pm Gem Cutting andSilversmithing Workshop.Murraylands Gem and MineralClub, Collier Park Palmer.

Leonie Hughes. 8278 2112.7:00pm-midnight MannumDances. Lutheran Hall, Cliff St.Judy 0488 130 354.

4th Thursday7:30pm Progress Association,Meeting Rm Council Chambers.

Last Monday1:30pm Hospital Auxiliary,Meeting Room, Esmeralda St.

First WednesdayNoon Mannum Mag Committee,Showground. 8569 2385.

Last Wednesday6:30pm Mannum MensDiscussion Group. MikeMcDowell. 8569 2818.

WEEKLY

Mon, Wed and Fri10:00am-3:00pm The Hall, 5

Greening Street. 8569 1643.Tuesday and Thursday10:00am-4:00pm,MIFSA(MentalIllness Fellowship of SA), StAndrews Anglican church,activities, lunch ($3).Tuesday and Friday

8:00am Walkie Talkies, LionsDen, Showground. Helen 85692275.

Tuesday9:30am River Word ChristianCentre Prayer and Bible Study;10:30am, Friendship Group.Greening St. 8569 1333.9:00-10:00am Mannum WeightWatchers. Mannum CommunityHub. Jane Kelly 8569 1799.

Wednesday10:00am Mannum CommunityGarden Group, Mannum

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