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Mid Murray Council Australia Day AwardsCitizen of the Year

On Australia Day, Sunday 26th January 2014, the Mid Murray Council Mayor Dave Burgess presented the Council Awards. As in previousyears, the presentations were preceded by the famous Lions breakfast and followed by the Lions Youth Awards. This year we had joint

winners in the Citizen of the Year Award category and multiple winners in the Young Citizen of the Year Award category.

Glynnis BurrowsGlynnis and her husband, Bill, moved to Tungkillo ten years ago,

where Glynnis soon became involved in the community by joiningthe Tungkillo Progress Club. Since then, Glynnis has been adedicated member and has held the position of Secretary with theClub for the past eight years.

Some of the work Glynnis has undertaken, and still undertakes,through her role with the Tungkillo Progress Club includes:-• Instigating the establishment of a Post Office at the Tungkillo

Soldiers Memorial Hall and managing the books for this service• Being the main organiser of the local catering committee which

provides food for a variety of hall functions, including elderlycitizens lunches, card lunches, bingo evenings, Annual GeneralMeetings of other groups, funerals, weddings and other socialoccasions.

• Coordinating the Tungkillo Gazette newsletter - which involvesresearch, printing and distribution

• Organising the annual Tungkillo Auction• Being the main driver behind the Tungkillo Soldiers Memorial

Hall 10th birthday celebrations, held on 15th September 2013• Organising bi-monthly free barbecues for the residents of

Tungkillo• Coordinating many volunteers to assist with a variety of

community functions• Organising and managing a country market in Tungkillo for a two

year periodOther community activities by Glynnis include -

• Volunteering with the Mount Pleasant Show Society and• Being a member of and performer for the ‘Top of the Torrens’

theatre groupGlynnis is a leader within the Tungkillo community, and we are

grateful for her dedicated and passionate contribution made duringher volunteer work with the Tungkillo Progress Club. We recogniseGlynnis’ efforts today by presenting her with the Citizen of the YearAward.

Congratulations Glynnis.

Robert ‘Bob’ NelmesBob’s involvement with the Swan Reach RSL Sub-branch has

spanned three decades, and he currently holds the position ofSecretary. He has been in this position since 2003, and also served asSecretary from 1984 to 2001. In 2002, Bob held the position ofPresident.

Since 1983, Bob has been the principal coordinator of the ANZACDay and Remembrance services held at Swan Reach. He ispassionate about involving the younger generations and has activelyencouraged students of the Swan Reach Area School to participate inthese services. Bob also coordinates the distribution, sale andcollection of proceeds from Legacy and ANZAC Day appeals. Theproceeds for these activities go directly to benefit war widows, legacyand returned servicemen.

Bob is the RSL representative for the Swan Reach Bowling Cluband also the liaison contact between Mid Murray Council and theSwan Reach RSL. He is currently working with Council in pursuingthe relocation of the Swan Reach Memorial to the Swan ReachANZAC Park. He is also a past committee member and currentmember of the Nildottie Progress Association

Since 1986 to the present day Bob has been the Legatee for theLower Murray Area. In this capacity Bob has actively assisted andrepresented numerous war widows and dependants of Veterans in theGreater Swan Reach, Nildottie, and Mid Murray district with welfare,Legacy benefits and general entitlement related issues. He regularlymakes contact with the beneficiaries to ensure everything is goingwell.

Bob is a real asset to the community and his involvement with theSwan Reach RSL is recognised today by presenting Bob with theCitizen of the Year Award.

Congratulations Bob.

Young Citizens of the Year Awards, page 4Community Event of the Year Awards, page 4

Certificates of Appreciation

In recognition of their service to the community, certificates werepresented to the following:

Angela Roesler Leisa Shepherdson Jo Heward

Marina Teusner Keith Baldwin Tony Walker Eileen Dunn

2013 Murray River Giant Pumpkin Competition (Cadell Community andTourist Association)

Keyneton Mail Agency Project (Keyneton Progress Association)ANZAC Day Vigil Luncheon (Joan Kreiser OAM and the Mannum

Hospital Catering Staff. Collected by Carol Horstmann)

Ageing in the Murraylands 1Calendars & Dates 28Church Services 3

Classifieds 27Mannum Community Hub 9

Mid Murray Council 26Musical Miscellany 22

Out of this World 8Pause A While 8Whistle Toot 12

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FREEFebruary 2014 Mannum, South Australia 5238 Issue Number 87

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Letters to the EditorDeadline 28 February for publication in the March issue

A Responsible,Professional Council

Dear Editor,Mid Murray encourages all

ratepayers and residents to enrol andparticipate in Local Government.State Government sets the rules forthis to happen.

Debt is a way of life for mostpeople: home ownership, new car orcredit card. It is about management,that is why council has anindependent auditor and an auditcommittee.

Council takes a professionalapproach to managing all of itsassets and people with the resourcesit has available, whilst alsosupporting communities andvolunteers.

Illegal developments are always anissue due to people ignoring theirres pons ibi l i t y . A balancedproportion of the budget, not all(lawyers make enough), is allocatedto combat these law breakers.

Mid Murray is fortunateenough tohave strong responsible members,acting in a professional manner.Debt level is closely monitored and iswell within manageable levels.

Council boundaries remain thesame, the restructure from five tothree wards, will bring a saving toCouncil through fewer Councillors.It is responsible governance bymembers that reduces the number ofcouncillors.

Finally, I am very proud of MidMurray, its people and achievements.

I certainly have the pride (gall) tonominate for Council again.

Mayor Dave Burgess

Footpath Construction

Dear Editor,We who are reaching our “tottery

years” ask Council to kindlyremember we are finding walkingaround our beautiful township moredifficult due to stony, unpavedwalkways.

Also, gophers and walking sticksare no guarantee that we do not trip,stumble or get stone-filled shoes onour rambles.

With the Mannum Green shoppingcentre being on the opposite side ofthe road where we live and walk, itmeans we must cross a busy road toaccess it. We do not all have gophersor cars.

Would the Council please consider(as funds become available) layingconcrete paths on both sides of ourstreets, not just one side.

Thank you for your considerationof the above.

Patricia Dingler

Haythorpe Reserve

Dear Editor,I understand from hearsay, that

this Reserve was donated for freecamping. Now a $10.00 per vehiclecamping fee is imposed.

The thrust of Council, which nodoubt comprises of local businessproprietors that may includeCaravan Parks, is to coerce travellersinto paid accommodation.

The cost of an unpowered site at alocal caravan park is approximately$25.00 per night for two people. Thecost for a single person is the same.

Fees must be translated intopercentage of one’s income. Thus, fora single pensioner, the fee isapproximately 46% of daily income.Who among Wage and Salaryearners, would pay 46% of theirdaily income for such an unpoweredsite? None!

Mid Murray Council, by imposinga $10.00 camping fee on HaythorpeReserve, not only betrays the goodwill of the donor, but is a slap in theface of pensioners, who wereinstrumental in Australia’s growthand present standard of living, nowdenied the fruits of their labour.Such dishonour!

Consequent to such local attitudes,travellers – particularly single ones,will by and large boycott localbusinesses, even travelling furtherafield for goods and services.

Local traders who wish to benefitfrom travellers will need to lobbycouncil to remove such an unfaircamping fee on Haythorpe Reserve,then, perhaps, travellers will returnalbeit fewer in number.

N Polito, Port Pirie

Christmas Decorations

Dear Editor,Can our Council and our Progress

Association think of a change fornext year’s Christmas decorations?

Cheerful red plastic bows aroundeach tree and lamp, perhaps?

Banners hanging from each poleadvertising all our businesses andoffering their seasons greetings?

A Christmas tree and a cross oneither side of our Soldiers’Memorial?

Yes, we always have to consider

vandalism, duty of care andinsurance issues, but our visitors andtourist expect a colourful welcomeduring our township’s most lucrativeweks of the year.

O u r w o n d e r f u l P r o g r e s sAssociation undertake this difficultand time consuming task each year,so how about our businesses, schoolsandreligious institutions participateby supporting working bees andcompetitions and encouragingcommunity involvement.

It benefits us all in the end – inputgets output!

Patricia Kenny

Community Tolerance

Dear Editor,I also moved to Mannum about the

same time as Graham and AthalieVerrall (Letter, Community Apathy,December 2013), and I could notagree more with their comments“that it is a lovely town to live in.”

It is very picturesque and centresaround the unique Mary AnnReserve. Themajority of facilities areavailable including a first classhospital and medical service. TheMid Murray Council, local ProgressAssociation and other communityorganisations are extremely activeand promote our town in a mostpositive manner. As a consequence ofsuch promotion the town is apopular holiday destination

This is evident by the influx oftourists during the holiday season,and to a lesser extent the number of‘day trippers’ throughout the wholeyear, who make full use of Mary AnnReserve. This is not to mention thenumber of people that the‘houseboat industry’ attracts.

These matters are both essentialand beneficial to small business inour town.

Being a tourist destination with aresultant increase in population fromtime to time it is not unreasonable toexpect holiday makers to enjoy theirstay. Therefore, it follows thatboating activities, parties and suchwill be more evident.

Mr and Mrs Verrall’s letterappears to place much emphasis onthe lack of action by residents andmore importantly the local police.This to me is a little unjust as Iconsider the majority of residents tobe responsible citizens and it is notrealistic to expect the police to be in

attendance when many of the mattersraised occur.

I cannot condone several of thematters raised e.g. “speedingthrough the streets of Mannum” andthe “illegal use of fireworks”. In thecase of the former complaint I amconfident that if the registrationnumber of the offending vehicle/swas reported to the police, action bythe authorities would be prompt.Fireworks? Well, during the festiveseason such an activity in manycountry towns is prevalent withillegal fireworks and cannot becondoned. But once again it is anindication of people enjoyingthemselves, and providing nomalicious damaged is caused ordisturbance to residents is kept to aminimum, perhaps the matter couldbe overlooked, particularly in viewof the relatively short period of timeincidents such as this occur.Conversely, if the police detect anysuch incident, I am confident theperpetrators will receive their justreward.

Water sports are one of the majorattractions of our town and itfollows that there is much activity onthe river, particularly, during theholiday season. As a result it followsthat engine noise can be loud fromtime to time. However, I canhonestly say that excessive noise isnot prevalent, and since my staynoise on the river between 8am andsunset has been non-existent. Onceagain people are enjoyingthemselves.

“Parties and loud music” are partand partial of the holiday maker’scelebrations and once againproviding residents are notinconvenienced to any great degree,and in view of the relatively shortperiod of time involved perhaps wecould be a little more sympathetic.

Mannum is a great place and I amof the opinion that it is well policed,particularly when you consider whatresources are available to them. It isa very safe and orderly town, soperhaps the heading should beCommunity Tolerance.

Barrie Walker

Special Thanks

Dear Editor,May I offer special thanks to the

thoughtful person who brought ourrubbish bins up the hill several timesduring a time of ill health.

May your kindness return to you ahundredfold.

Frank and Mary Curtis

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Issue Number 87 Mannum Mag Page 3

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

Thank You

Dear Editor,At the end of last year I

completed a 3 year contract asCoordinator of Mid MurraySupport Services (MMSS) topursue my own interests.

Unfortunately, due tocircumstances beyond mycontrol I did not get theopportunity to say thank you tothe more than 300 clients, 60volunteers and handful of staffwho are the back-bone of theorganisation.

Without clients, mostly elderlyand disadvantaged peoplethroughout the Mid MurrayCouncil district, there would beno need for the servicesprovided by MMSS. During thelast 3 years I have made manyfriends and acquaintancesthrough men’s breakfasts, adulteducation classes, socialgatherings, services provision,telephone and personal visits. Itwas my privilege to be ofservice to you all and I thankyou for showing me friendship,compassion and tolerance astogether we worked our waythrough various issues in aneffort to provide you with amore efficient and transparentservice.

If there are no volunteers therewould be no services providedwhen they are most needed. Youare a wonderful group ofselfless, happy, flexible andhardworking people and I thankyou all so much for yourdedication to those who are mostin need of your help. Keep upthe great work!

To the staff of MMSS, thankyou for your passion andcommitment. We made manychanges over three years and attimes we did not necessarilyagree but if there is any doubt

just turn around and look backdown the road we havetravelled!

Please accept this as mypersonal and sincere thanks toyou all.

Tim ClemowMMSS Coordinator 2010 - 2013

Glass Half Full

Dear Editor,I wish to suggest (politely) that

people adopt the attitude of “aglass half full”.

Negativity, gossip, finger-pointing and parochial attitudesare passé in this enlightened age.

Why not adopt a positive-thinking, grateful attitude? Keepa grateful diary” – each day jotone thing down that you aregrateful for.

We have a roof over ourheads, food for our bodies and apeaceful country to live in. Lifeis not perfect, fair or free fromupsets or tragedies, but try toremember those poor souls wholive daily with terror, death, nofood or no roof over their heads.

Quit the patronising attitudesand get a life – help others andbecome a “helper” in your localcommunity.

Laugh and live longer –absurdity is the humour in life.Laugh at yourself.

Respect others privacy andright to live as they please. Stopbeing judgmental. We all havefaults and quirks.

You have one life, live it to thefull.

Patricia Dingler

MV Wilitsinkorwon’tit

Dear Editor,May I, through the Mannum

Mag, express my appreciation tothe following people ofMannum.

I arrived in Mannum aboardthe MV Wilitsinkorwon’tit (a

showboat and stage on water)about 12th November and left on6th December. During that time Iwas invited out to meals andother occasions and was madevery welcome. I thank the MidMurray Council for theirkindness in allowing me to showmy boat to the people ofMannum.

Thanks also to the people whobrought firewood and helpedtransport fuel and all those otherthings necessary to run the boat.

My thanks also go to theBowling Club who made mewelcome.

I would like to come toMannum again in the future andhelp people enjoy life. My futuredirection is somewhat clouded atthe moment due to the comingrelease of the movie TheChookman Australia as it couldrequire me to travel overseas.

However, to all those peoplewho helped me and made me sowelcome in Mannum: Thankyou.

Frank Turton, The Chookman

Nehmy’s Emporium

Dear Editor,I really enjoyed reading the

article in the December issueentitled “Nehmy’s Emporium”by Mary Nehmy.

Thank you for submitting itMary, as it brought back manymemories for me as I’m sure itdid for many others. I alwaysremember that the minute youstepped inside the door, the floorused to really creak and MrNehmy would magically appear

from somewhere in the back ofthe shop!

Diny Schutz (Nieuwenhuis)

Vision FM

Dear Editor,The local transmitter for

Vision FM (87.6) has beenrebroadcasting since the 8th ofJanuary, after an extendedoutage.

The previous caretaker, DeanErnst, recently passed away. Arequired changeover ofequipment for sa te l l i tebroadcasts from analogue todigital reception (similar to theTV switchover early last year)was unable to happen and meantthe signal went off air sometimein December.

This has now been done andI’ve taken on looking after thetransmitter. If you listen andnotice any extended outagesyou’re welcome to contact me atkjericho@gmail.com.

Karl Jericho

Open for Discussion?

Dear Editor,Will the Mannum Interchurch

Council make a commitment toopen discussion as part of theirresponse to climate change(Pause a While, November,2013)? I’ve previously detailedconcerns about runawaypopulation growth in relation toour warming planet (May andOct, 2013); I’d be interested tohear their thoughts.

By reference to the Gospelsand historical sources, VivianGarner might legitimise thefacile claim that Jesus was bornin Judea at the time of theCensus of Quirinius (Joseph’sStory, November and December,2013). Again, discussion mightfollow.

Graham Boothby

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: 22 Good, 33 Very good, 43 Excellent

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Mid Murray Council Australia Day AwardsYoung Citizen of the Year

Narelle SimonsNarelle completed Year 12 at

Mannum Community College lastyear. During that year, Narelleserved her fellow students as SchoolCaptain, Chairperson of the StudentRepresentative Council and HouseCaptain for Arnold Team.

Throughher role as School Captainand SRC Chairperson last year,Narelle organised many events andfunctions, including fundraisers andthe Year 12 Formal. Narelle wasgiven the chance to attend severalleadership camps and programs, andshe eagerly took these opportunities.She was heavily involved in bothintra and inter-school sports events asa volunteer and participant.

Narelle’s leadership and dedicationto serving her school has beenrecognised not only this past year,but also in her previous years atMannum Community College and in2012 she received the MurraylandsAPEX Community Award, Long TanLeadership Award, Mid Murray AllRounder Award and various SubjectAwards.

Narelle has also been anoutstanding contributor within hercommunity. She is involved with theMannum Roos Netball Club whereshe umpires junior grades and playssenior netball in the A Reserves team.

She is involved with the ChristianFamily Centre, volunteering as aSunday School Leader and manyother leadership roles involvingvarious age groups.

On top of her school andcommunity involvement, Narelle alsohelps out on the family farm, workingapproximately 17 hours per weekbefore and after school, milking cowsand feeding calves.

Narelle is a dedicated member ofthe community and an upcomingleader and therefore a worthyrecipient of the Young Citizen of theYear Award.

Congratulations Narelle.

Chloe SchellenChloe has recently completed Year

12 at Loreto College, where sheexcelled in her studies and helped out

with various fundraising events at theschool. Although studying her senioryears in Adelaide, Chloe still made aneffort to return to her localcommunity and contribute in anumber of ways.

Having a love for netball, Chloe hasbeen actively involved with theMannum Roos Netball Club for manyyears. Last year, Chloe coached theUnder 13 Division 2 Netball Team toa minor premiership, narrowlymissing out on winning the GrandFinal. She also took on the role of BGrade Team Manager and assistedwith scoring, timing, umpiring andcanteen duties for the Club, alongwith assisting with variousfundraising activities.

Chloe has been involved withMannum Little Athletics, where sheassisted with coaching and recordingduties. She was also a member of theMurraylands Gymnastics Academyfor six years, completing a judgingcourse and again assisting withcoaching.

Chloe has willingly taken on rolesfor the Ponde Hall. She organisesyearly activities for the annualChristmas Party and participated inlandscaping around the swingequipment at the Hall.

Chloe has demonstrated excellentleadership and a willingness to beactively involved in her community.

We recognise your hard work anddedication today by presenting youwith the Young Citizen of the YearAward.

Congratulations Chloe.

Jeremy StraussIn 2013, Jeremy was a Year 11

Student at Mannum CommunityCollege, where he demonstratedleadership, responsibility andmateship.

Jeremy is a well respected studentand role model at MannumCommunity College. He has beenchosen to represent the school onm a n y o c c a s i o ns , i nc l udi ngparticipating in leadership and peersupport programs such as the school’sown ‘Youth Development –Restoration of Baseby Cottage’ and

Mobilong Rotary’s ‘Youth Programof Enrichment’. Jeremy has held theposition of Student RepresentativeCouncil President and House Leader,and has been the recipient of manyschool awards for his hard work anddedication.

Jeremy has been involved in theschool’s pedal prix team for the lastseven years, being the Team Captainin 2013. In the past, he alsoparticipated in the World Solar CarChallenge as part of the team’s mediacrew where his team travelled fromDarwin to Adelaide.

‘Habitat for Humanity’ is anotherproject that Jeremy has been involvedwith, which involved a small group ofMannum Community Collegestudents travelling weekly to MurrayBridge building a house from theplanning stage to completion thatwas then sold to a low income family.

To add to Jeremy’s outstandingschool achievements, he has also beeninvolved in the Mannum Community.Some of his community activitiesinclude:-• Volunteer with the Mannum CFS• Qualified lifeguard spending

summers working at the MannumPool

• VACSWIM Leader• Member of the Youth Group at

Mannum St Martins LutheranChurch, helping organize eventsand sitting at the sound deskduring services

• A keen sportsman, playing squashfor the Murray Bridge Squash Cluband tennis for the Mannum TennisClub, always keen to go above andbeyondplaying duties, helping withjunior trainings, fundraisers,preparing the courts before gamesand cooking the BBQJeremy is a true role model within

his school and community. Today wereward him for this hard work anddedication by presenting him with theYoung Citizen of the Year Award.

Congratulations Jeremy.

Emma GriegerEmma attended Swan Reach Area

School in 2013, completing SACE

Stage 2 with impressive results. Sheheld roles of School Captain, HouseLeader and Student RepresentativeCouncil President, also representingthe SRC on the School GoverningCouncil.

In her role as SRC President, Emmaorganised and ran numerous events,including the Red Shield Appealwhere the school was awarded theRegional Encouragement Award fortheir impressive fundraising efforts,and a band night where Emmaapplied for and received a grant fromCouncil to help towards the costs ofthe main act. Emma also performedat this event herself.

Due to her exceptional display ofleadership and dedication to herstudies throughout the 2013 schoolyear, the Swan Reach Area Schoolnominated Emma for the Governor ofSouth Australia Commendation forOutstanding Achievement in SA‘Certificate of Education’ Award.

At the School’s presentation nightlast year, Emma received the CaltexAll-Rounder Award in recognition ofher participation in a wide range ofactivities and achievement ofimpressive results in academic,sporting and service activities and shehas been the recipient of the LongTan Leadership Award for the past 3years.

Emma is the Local Youth Leader, arole she has also undertaken for theRiverland Region on occasions. She isalso a talented musicianand regularlyvolunteers her time at communityevents including the Swan ReachCountry Music Festival, Carols byCandlelight and the School BandNight held at Nildottie. As a soloartist, Emma has recorded andreleased a CD of her own originalmusic.

Emma is a talented musician and adedicated school and communitymember. We are pleased toacknowledge her efforts today bypresenting her with the YoungCitizen of the Year Award.

Congratulations Emma.

Community Event of the YearSwan Reach Country Music FestivalThe inaugural Swan Reach Country Music Festival was held at the Swan

Reach Oval from 26th - 28th of April last year, coordinated by the Swan ReachProgress Association. The Progress Association worked in conjunction withCountry Music SA, who arranged performers, and were also supported by theSwan Reach Bowling Club, the Swan Reach Golf Club and Mid MurrayCouncil.

The event attracted over 1000 people to the area, filling the Swan Reach andPunyelroo caravan parks. 95 camp sites were also filled around the oval and thePS Marion provided accommodation and cruises over the 3 days of the Festival.

The event was an opportunity to showcase local musicians, along with the

Swan Reach area, and provided a great family day. In particular, the UteMuster and Talent Quest were highly successful aspects of the event and will beincluded in future festivals.

The community of Swan Reach is to be commended for their efforts, asvolunteers from the community worked tirelessly over the duration of the event.

Council appreciates the efforts of the Swan Reach Progress Association incoordinating such an event and I would like to call on John George,Chairperson of the Swan Reach Progress Association to collect the CommunityEvent of the Year Award.

Issue Number 87 Mannum Mag Page 5

Thank You Country Fire Service Volunteers

Fire Support Contacts

We are steadily finding out whatlandholders on the fire ground

require and we are doing our best toprovide you with the most up to dateinformation to connect you to thepeople who can help.1 Mid Murray Council & Eastern Hills

and Murray Plains Catchment GroupRelief Coordinator Harry Seager:0409 622 382

2 PIRSA

Livestock assessment and disposal.Ben Wright: 0409 581 048

3 Primary Producers SA

Dean Crabbe 8297 2299 iscoordinating donated fodder.

4 Water Cartage

North: Boutique Tankers,Angaston.Larry: 0427 825 287South: Hoad Water Cartage,Cowirra. Mark: 0412 825 280

5 South Australian VeterinaryEmergency Management (SAVEM)Mob: 0477 055 233Email: Info@savem.org.au

Web: www.savem.org.au

Injured Animals: SAVEM iscoordinating on-ground animalaspects in the fire zone. If you comeacross burnt, fire- injured animals(domestic or wild) use the contactsabove. Alternate contacts are:RSPCA: 1300 477 22P I R S A ( 9 - 5 M o n - F r i )www.pir.sa.gov.au/pirsa/contact_usRemember, there will be manyanimals that may requireprofessional assessment andperhaps euthanasia.

6 Department of Environment Water

and Natural ResourcesNatural Resources SAMDBRockleigh Fire Ground: PaulRiggs, Barker - Murray BridgeOffice: 8532 9100Eden Valley Fire Ground: ScottHutchens, Cambrai Office: 85645154The NRM board is keen to seerabbits controlled early in therecovery period to allow pastureand other vegetation to return.

7 State Government

Payment of $700 to all fire affectedlandholders.Ring 1800 302 787 and workthrough the menu or go towww.sa.gov.au/safirerecoveryand work through the menu.The Gawler Office of theDepartment for Community Servicesand Social Inclusion: 8522 0235State Recovery Support Line:Counselling: 131 456

8 Mid Murray Support Service

Mob: 0434 828 129Ph: 8569 2609This group has householdrequirementsdonated by the publicat a distribution centre at theCambrai Hall. Please drop induring office hours to collectmaterial.

9 Rural Business Support

John Christensen, Rural FinancialCounsellor, 555 The Parade MagillSA 5072Ph: 08 8364 2577Fax: 08 8364 2574Mob: 0448 063 189

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Iwould like to particularly thankCountry Fire Service Volunteers,

farmers and all that assisted andwere involved with fighting therecent bushfires at Rockleigh, EdenValley and the Riverland. Yourcommitment, dedication andassistance in preventing loss of lives,homes and property damage wasexceptional. Thank you very muchfor what you have done in assistingour communities. A Thank you mustalso go to the volunteers, scouts andbusinesses who donated their timeand goods to provide food anddrinks to the CFS Volunteers andPolice.

To those property owners thathave lost their homes, stock, fencing,farm equipment and experiencedother property damage, I am verysorry. As a Council, we will do all wecan to assist you to re-establish yourlivelihood. We have established aRelief Centre at the Cambrai Halland goods and materials areavailable at the Hall through theMid Murray Support Services (85692609 Monday to Friday 9am - 4pmor 0434 828 129). We have alsoappointed a Relief Co-ordinator,Harry Seager, who will meet anddiscuss with affected landowners

what assistance Council, the StateGovernment and the community canprovide. Mr Seager can be contactedon Mobile 0409 622 382 or email atreliefcoordinator@mid-murray.sa.gov.au

Please do not hesitate to contactthe Mid Murray Council or MrSeager for assistance. Thank youagain to the Country Fire Servicevolunteers, farmers and all those thathelped in fighting the recent fires.

Mayor Dave BurgessMid Murray Council

It was an incredible effort by ourCFS fire fighters to contain the

recent fires in the Rockleigh districtand it is obvious that thesecourageous folk are the real heroes ofour community.

Sure, we recognise the talents ofour cricketers, tennis players and alltop athletes for that matter, but let’s‘dip our lids’ and say thanks to theCFS champions for winning theirbattle on our behalf.

Ralph Pitman

Abig thank you to those brave firefighters who saved my home

“Westridge”, 404 Sanderston Road,Sanderston on Friday 17th January.

A job well done by all who foughtthese fires and to the volunteers who

have offered there servicesafterwards.

Also a thank you to Cynthia forlooking after the cat and I until itwas safe to return home.

Geoff McLeod

Just a note to say a big thank youto all our dedicated volunteers

this fire season.How lucky we are to have such

d e d i c a t e d p e o p l e i n t h i sorganisation. To train for thisposition in their own time showsunselfish behaviour and dedicationfor our community.

It makes me so proud to be a partof such a great country, ruralcommunity and beautiful town.

Also, the same as above goes for

our wonderful medical staff andamenities.

Think yourself lucky, MannumCommunity, that we live here andnot in war-torn Syria or other suchplaces.

Patricia M Dingler

Well Done Mid Murray Council

The Mid Murray Council is to becongratulated on its prompt and

positive response to the situationfaced by victims of the recentbushfires.

Well done.P J Weir

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Tree Pruning

Councils, including the MidMurray Council, receive

complaints from time to timeregarding the work undertakenby SA Power Networkscontractors on tree pruningundertaken. The concernsprovided to me on occasionshave included the following:-• The quality of pruning

undertaken• Some trees have become

structurally unsound• Pruning wounds have

caused branch failures• Damage to tree limbs• The aesthetic appearance

of the tree, with trees beingleft untidy having little orno shape.We have raised these issues

with the Local GovernmentAssociation of South Australia,who advocate on behalf of the68 Councils throughout theState. Councils have indicatedthat they would like theprocesses and work undertakenby SA Power Networks

cont ractorsi m p r o v e d .The outcomes being sought areas follows:-• Improvement of the tree

pruning quality undertakenby contractors

• Pruning to be undertakento Australian Standards

• Q ua l i f i ed arbor i s t sundertaking proper pruningmethods

• Pruning to take account ofthe health and visualamenity of the treesthrough proper shaping

• Development of guidelinesto ensure tree pruning isundertaken properlyA small working group

consistingof the representativesfrom the Local GovernmentAssociation of South Australia,3 representative Councils andSA Power Networks has beenestablished to improve treepruning around SA PowerNetworks infrastructure.

R J Peate, Chief Executive Officer

Farewell to MCC Groundsman

On Friday 13th December, state schools last day of the year,Mannum Community College farewelled their groundsman of

25 years, Phil Klose.The whole school community population of approximately 400

formed a guard of honour from Phil’s shed to a presentationceremony at the other side of the school.

Phil is going to take Long Service Leave followed by retirementat the end of 2014.

We sincerely thank him for his outstanding and generouscontribution to the school.

Julie Hunt, Business Manager

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Mannum MagAnnual General Meeting

7:30 pm Wednesday 26th February 2014

Schache Hall Mannum Showground

As an incorporated, non-profit organisation, we are required to havepublic meetings. All members of the Executive Committee are

volunteers donating their time to the service of the community.• Presentation of the annual report and financial statement.• Election of the 2014 Executive Committee.• Discussion of amended constitution.• Appointment of an auditor.

Advice From A Tree• Stand tall and Proud • Go out on a limb• Remember your roots • Drink plenty of water• Be content with your natural beauty • Enjoy the view

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Mannum RSL

2013 drew to a close with ourusual Christmas party, held at the

Mannum Bowling Club, beautifullypresented and very tasty. Our thanksgo to the Bowling Club, it’sPresident and Committee forallowing us to use your greatfacility.

Happy New Year

2014 is shaping up to be anotherbig year at the RSL and alreadythere are plans in place for a visit toGumeracha RSL for their AnnualDinner on the 22nd of February, anda Get-together at Meningie RSL SubBranch on the 23rd of February. TheYear is, of course, significant in thatit is the centenary of the outbreak ofWW1. Many events are planned atState level and a web page is to beinstituted so that stories of interestrelating to WW1 and Gallipoli maybe uploaded and read by all.

So if anyone out there hasanything they would like tocontribute, please call the PresidentJ o h n D o u g h t y o n m o b :0405 159 855.

Plans are also coming together forANZAC Day and will again bepreceded by a youth vigil (AroonaScout Group) on the night of the24th of April, and then a CatafalqueParty will be mounted before theDawn Service at the Monument by

the Air Force Cadets of622 Squadron, MurrayB r i d g e . W e a r eexpecting a big crowdagain, so put the date in your diariesnow and let’s show what Mannumcan do. Breakfast will be catered byLions again this year, and the barwill be open from 0630.

Significant work is to beundertaken by Mid Murray Councilto rectify the crack in the wall at theMonument and, according to CEORussell Peate, it will be completedmid March, well before Anzac Day.

Extensions to the Garden ofMemory at the Cemetery are alsobeing undertaken.

The Mannum Rowing Club is alsoplanning the Anzac Row fromMannum to Murray Bridge so makesure you are there to see them off.There are plans to have a contingentof rowers from The Vietnam Vets atRiverside Rowing Club.

We are still growing, and have avery dedicated group of revellers athappy hours on Wednesdays 1600 toabout 1830, so come and join in withus, there is bound to be someone youknow, and if there isn’t then you canmake a new lot of friends.

The BadgeThe price of freedom is eternal vigilance

MIFSA Activity ProgramNow in the Mannum Community

Mental health is important toevery person living in our

community, however sometimeslife presents circumstanceswhich make it difficult to enjoyour lives to the fullest. For manydifferent reasons we may stopdoing the things we love, wemay stop seeing our friends orbecome disconnected from ourcommunity.

It comes as no surprise thatexperts confirm what many of usalready know from experience;that being active and doingthings we enjoy is one of thebest ways to look after ourphysical, emotional and mentalhealth (The Wellness Guide). AtMIFSA, we recognise thathaving the opportunity to dosomething you like, trysomething new and make newfriends can contribute greatly topositive mental health. Even justhaving a place to go where youcan be yourself and grab acuppa, surrounded by peoplewho understand, can increaseyour sense of wellbeing.

The MIFSA Activity Programoperates on Tuesdays andThursdays from St Andrew’sHall, 4 Adelaide Road,

Mannum. We work together as agroup to plan and prepare luncheach day, there are opportunitiesfor art and music, and we arealways up for a cuppa and achat. On Fridays, we have a busouting to a location of theMIFSA group’s choosing: wehave been to places likeMonarto Zoo, Angaston, theBotanic Gardens, and manyother places. Some activitieshave a small contributionassociated with them, such aslunch and outings.

As a team, staff andparticipants together plan whichactivities will be a part of theprogram: we have strong valuesaround “nothing about us,without us!” and this program isdes igned by and withparticipants. We really valuepeople’s opinions.

If you would like to comealong and enjoy any of the manyexciting activities we have onoffer, please get in touch withSam (0466 994 549) or Trevor(0427 442 775) to arrange a timeto come in and have anorientation, in order to become aparticipant of the program.

Sam De Jong

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Out Of This WorldAstronomer’s Corner

At around 10 pm, nearly overhead, are theconstellations of Orion and Canis Major

whose appearance coincide with the summer season. The star Siriusis called the Dog Star and is the brightest star in the sky other thanour sun. At a distance of 9 light years and a diameter of 2 of our suns(our sun is a million kilometres diameter) it is very local to us.Sirius, from the Greek meaning sparkling or scorching, is alsoknown as Alpha Canis Major, meaning it is the brightest star in thatconstellation. It is also classified as a white star. In contrast, anothertwo stars nearby, in the constellation Orion, are Betelgeuse andRigel. Betelguese is 470 light years away and a red star some 400times the size of our sun. Rigel is a white star some 1300 light yearsdistant, a diameter of 48 suns and about 150 000 times as bright. Thetwo stars are found in the square of Orion, encompassing the greatnebula M42 in the handle of the saucepan.

At present Mars is in Virgo and Saturn is in Libra. Out in front ofOrion the hunter, Jupiter is at some point between the twins inGemini and growing in brilliance at around magnitude -2.5. Venusrises at around 5am and is very bright at -4.8.

Orion is not on the ecliptic but alongside Gemini and Taurus whichare. It takes a second look at the stars in these constellations to makesure they are not planets. Setting in the west are Pisces, Aries,Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo and Virgo. The sun in February willbe in Capricorn heading back to rising due east in March. Each daythe sun progresses along the imaginary line called the Ecliptic wherewe use local mean solar time, one of many measures of time.

Dave Allen

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The Whirlwind of Life

Iwalked out the front gate ofmy home on Wednesday

afternoon and heard a noisecoming from down the road. AsI looked, I saw a whirlwindstirring up the footpath and thencollecting three empty rubbishbins that were waiting for theirowners to take them inside. Thebins were lifted off the groundand tossed about, ending up ontheir sides haphazardly, as thewhirlwind continued across theroad, over a house, and wasgone in the blink of an eye. Itook a moment to take in thedamage and the circumstances,then continued on my way.

Later, I ‘paused a while’ toconsider what had happened andthe thought came to me that, in away, it was really like life. Westand there doing our ‘thing’whatever it might be, mindingour own business, whensuddenly we are tossed about bythe overload of life’s stresses;

sometimes we get flipped,landing in all sorts of strangeplaces.

I am still unwinding from thebuildup of extra activities fromthe end of 2013, only to find thatnow, just a few weeks into thenew year, there is already abuildup of activities andpressures that are threatening toupend me before I get started.

I pray that this year will be aprosperous year, full of blessingfor you and your family, but Ialso ask that you choose only thebest things to get involved in. Inthat way, you can be secured byfriends and family, so that youwon’t find yourself ‘upended’and bruised by the whirlwind oflife.

Beloved, I wish above allthings that you be in good healthand prosper even as your soulprospers. (3 John 2)

Every blessing to you in ChristJesus our Lord.

Pastor Trevor Goodwin

Prayer Meetings for MannumThursday 13th Feb, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm, Baptist Church, William StreetWednesday 19th Feb, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Uniting Church, Walker Street

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Mannum Community Hub

We are in! The Mannum Community Hub, aprogram of Mid Murray Support Services, is

‘open for business’. The Mid Murray Council andMid Murray Support Services volunteers and staffhave worked together to make this a reality; weare all thrilled this day is now here and the Hub isnow open to the community.

The Art Class with Evelien Machin had thehonour of being the first to use this wonderful newcommunity space on January 13th, reporting to beextremely satisfied with the facilities. The Hubwalls may be graced with some exceptional art inthe near future.

There are still a few deliveries to come, and wecan hardly wait to have everything in place; it’slike moving house times ten! The Hub will be infull swing by the 3rd March, at which time the HubLearning Program commences. Feel free in themeantime to pop in and say hello, we would loveto see you. You’ll receive a letterbox-flyer aroundthe end of February with all the information youwill need to get involved with any of the manyactivities on offer.

Hub Staff and VolunteersThank you to those who have expressed an

interest in volunteering their precious time. Wewelcome Bev, Denis and John to the team withothers soon to commence. Mid Murray SupportServices is a volunteer driven organisation and theHub enjoys this support from community memberswilling to give a little time also. To find out whatvolunteering opportunities are available at the

Hub please contact us soon and we can get youstarted; we have the flexibility to tailor a role tosuit your needs. We also welcome Tanya Matthewsto our team who has been employed as our newProject Officer.

Hub GroupsMannum Weight Watchers were the first Hub

Group to officially use the Hub Group Room andthey are thrilled to finally have a place to call homethat meets their needs. Soon Mannum TeenChallenge will take up ‘residence’ as will theMannum History Group. If your group need aplace to gather or meet the Hub could be thesolution. There is an expectation of a contributionfor the room hire. We do not want this to be abarrier; this is assessed on an individual basis fornot for profit clubs and groups. Negotiation aimsto provide a satisfactory outcome for all involved.

Hub Learning ProgramWith two dedicated areas for courses and

workshops, and flexibility to use other spaces inthe facility, the newly revamped program presentsnew and innovative learning opportunities uniqueto the region. See page 12 for the Term 1 schedulethat includes Computer, Art and Personal InterestCourses. More exciting opportunities will beoffered. There is sure to be something for everyone.

Mannum Community GardenIt is thriving due to the dedication of the

Community Gardeners Vic, Jenny, Bev and Davidwho have all given their time to care for andmaintain the plantings. This dedication is evident

from the minimal losses during therecent extreme heat. The CommunityGarden Group will be formalised in the very nearfuture at a meeting to be announced. Even if youhave limited gardening knowledge we welcomeyou to get involved; a perfect way to learn aboutgardening successfully with the combinedknowledge of the existing group to assist you. Anextra learning opportunity to gain these skills isthe ‘Grow It Cook It Eat It’ course.

Grand OpeningThe 12th April has been confirmed as the day the

Mannum Community Hub will be officiallyopened. If you would like to get involved inmaking this a successful family day that willshowcase what the Hub has to offer, please contactus at your earliest opportunity. More informationcoming soon.

DonationsWe havebeenextremely delighted and appreciate

the kind donations that have arrived for the Hub.Thank you in particular to Lyn Gross for thewonderful refrigerator that is perfect for the‘Break Space’ at the Hub and a box full of crockerydelivered by an anonymous donor.

Want to know more about the MannumCommunity Hub and associated programs or haveideas for us to take on board? I welcome yourfeedback; please contact me to arrange a chat.

Liz Hatwell, Executive OfficerMid Murray Support Services

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From the Lions Den

Australia Day dawned cool,calm and bright and just

perfect for the Lions famousbreakfast and subsequentawards ceremony.

Once again the wonderfulworkers of the Mannum LionsClub excelled, serving 563breakfasts.

As for the past umpteenthyears the charge remained at$5.00 and many people werepleasantly surprised at whatthey got for this price.

We thank the people ofMannum for their patiencewhile in the long queue,particularly as the lastbreakfasts were served at9:20am.

Our Club congratulates thewinners of both the Counciland Lions Awards. Once againthese showed what wonderfulyoung people we have in ourCouncil District.

During the morning we tookcollection buckets around to

raise money for the BushfireAppeal. The community werevery generous in donating andwe finished with a total of$1237.00.

The Lions Den is available foruse by non profit groups, anumber of which have alreadytaken advantage. Any enquiriesabout using the Den should bedirected to the followingmembers.

Brenton Forrest 8569 1726Trevor Twigden 8535 4352Barry Ramm 8569 1423Bill Ingram 8569 2624

Our recycling of bottles andcans continues at full tilt. Weurge all people in thecommunity to support us byputting empty drink bottles andcans into one of the many Lionsbins throughout the town.Remember that the money goesback into the community.

Graham Verrall, Publicity Officer

Trash and TreasurePurnong District Hall

Saturday 19th April, 2014

Open for sellers at 7:00 amEgg & bacon breakfast

from 8:00 amSausage Sizzle all day

For stall/table hire ($10)Contact: Sue NeatePhone: 8570 4303

Mannum WeightWatchersWe Have Moved

Again I’m at the end of theholidays, having eaten too

much and exercised too little.Why does everyone come tovisit with food? Thankgoodness it’s time to get backto Weight Watchers, whereweeklyweigh-ins encourage meto say “No!” to sweet thingsand find a healthier alternative.Looking at the price perkilogram of my favourite fruitoften discourages me frombuying it but if I only buy 2pieces, I am surprised to find itis cheaper than a confectionarybar or a bun I have with mycoffee.

Meeting at the Hospital DayCentre made us feel as if wewere a part of the HealthProgram but in moving to theCommunity Hub on WalkerStreet we will physicallybecome part of the communitytoo. We have moved into theHub, along with our electronicscales. You will find the groupeducationally and sociallystimulating as we take pride inattaining and maintaining ourGoal Weight. We meet everyTuesday from 9:00am forweigh-in with the meetingbeginning soon after, tocelebrate our losses and admitto our gains (not the amount ofgrams), followed by a talk anda discussion with no pressure toshare or talk. The cost isminimal, $1 per week. Wewould love to welcome you toour group if you would like togive it a go. Ring Jane at8569 1799 for more details.

Marion Foster

Trash and TreasureYounghusband Hall

Sunday 9th March, 2014

Vendors from 7:00 amGeneral Public from 8:00 am

All Vendors WelcomeBBQ Breakfast and Lunch

Donations for White ElephantStall appreciated.

Contact: Val TowillPhone: 8532 5716We are a non-prof i t

organisation, all proceeds go tothe improvement of theYounghusband Hall.

Open HouseInvitation

Reg Eichler is celebratinghis90th birthday.

Sunday 9th March 2014from 1:00 pm

Mannum Club River Bar

Afternoon tea provided, barfacilities available.

Please come along and helpcelebrate with him.

Strictly no gifts please.

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• Weight watchers: People who watch other people diet?• A great way to lose weight is to eat while you are naked and standing in front of a mirror.

Restaurants will always throw you out before you can eat too much.

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Farmers Market Supports Bushfire Victims

The Mount Pleasant Farmers Market held an appeal for the victimsof the recent bushfires. The market committee allocated all funds

collected from their usual optional gold coin donation for on-siteparking at the market to be donated to the bushfire victims.

Aided by enthusiastic market volunteers, the appeal was deemed agreat success. In just 4 hours, volunteers managed to collect $2200to go to victims.

Market Manager Genevieve Hebart said “Many of our customersand stallholders were either evacuated from their homes or involvedhelping fight the fires, so we thought it important to utilise thefundraising capabilities of the market to help those affected by thefire.”

Volunteer co-ordinator Terese Reeves said, “Market volunteerswere overwhelmed by the generosity of those who passed through thegate. The market committee wants to thank market patrons,stallholders and volunteers for their charity and for their time.”

The Mount Pleasant Farmers Market, a community run, not for

profit incorporated body, is open every Saturday, 8am – 12 noon.For further enquires check out our website www.mpfm.org.au

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Mannum Community HubLearning Program

An opportunity to learn in a comfortable and casual setting. Comealong and experience our innovative program unique to the region.

Art with Evelien Mondays Noon - 3:00pm. $5.00 per week.Join anytime, beginners discover the artist within. Experienced artists welcome.

First Click Wednesdays 9:00am - Noon. Start 5th MarchBeginners gain confidence with using technology for the first time. 5 weeks, $30.00

Computer Discovery & Creations Mondays 9:00am - Noon. Starts 3rd MarchFollows First Click. Discover the Microsoft Office applications . 5 weeks, $30.00

Online Life Tuesdays 9:00am - Noon. Start 4th MarchTake ownership of your 'online life' and use the internet to your advantage. Stay safeand secure using the internet. 5 weeks. Cost $30.00

Balance and Wellbeing Thursdays 1:00pm - 4:00pm. Start 6th MarchBeginners, discover and feel the benefits of Reflexology. 5 weeks,$25.00

Grow it Cook it Eat it Thursdays 10 am - Noon. Start 6th March.Learn and enjoy benefits of growing, preparing home produce. 5 weeks, $30.00

Registration essential. Contact the Mannum Community Hub 8569 2864Or see us for a chat at 58 Walker Avenue Mannum.

Ageing in the Murraylandswith Millie

Fires, fire bans and fire dangerseason.

Avisit to Asia, Africa, SouthAmerica, Pacific islands,

indeed anywhere not classed as‘developed’, brings a differentperspective on how climate,geography and housing relate toeach other. In those places it iscommon to see smoke risingfrom people cooking outdoors,burning rubbish, clearingvegetation. Cooking fires can bevery close to buildings becausethere’s nowhere else to go.Many of those cultures relyheavily on cooked food ratherthan salad, and food is cookedjust before being eaten – no slowcookers, fridges, microwaves.

Translate that to summer inSouth Australia. We have firebans, different from one regionto another, fire danger seasonswith different dates in differentregions, total fire bans for somemonths then total fire ban days,and different levels of warnings.

Is it any wonder that peoplewith English as their second orthird language, new to our

country, new to our geographyand locality, don’t always get themessage?

I recently had cause to thinkabout this when someone wasburning rubbish in the total fireban season, and I listened totheir explanation of why theydid this. Just a few days before,we’d been blanketed by smokeand had major fires not far away.Yes, the person I was talking tohad seen the fires on TV andspoke with compassion aboutthe damage to people andproperty, the incredibly difficultjob of firefighters. So, how comethey lit a fire in dry countrysidewith plenty of stubble?

“I made sure there was nowind. I cleared an area and wetthe soil around it. It was safe.”

Makes sense in its own way.Another challenge in effective

communication for our mediaand Councils.

Millie

Sillie Millie: “I have made goodjudgments in the past. I have madegood judgments in the future.”George W. Bush

Whistle TootPS Marion and Mannum Dock Museum

The year 2014 started with amusical bang for the PS

Marion as the boat was used asaccommodation support for theSounds by the River concert onSaturday 18th January.

Fortunately the weather hadcooled down by then, whichmade stoking the boiler a biteasier for the crew and morepleasant for overnight guests.

Following this the PS Marionheld four Devonshire Teacruises on Saturday 25th and onAustralia Day. A large crowd ofvisitors and locals came to theMary Ann reserve for the Lions’Australia Day Breakfast, listento the music and the LocalGovernment Awards ceremonyand avail themselves of theAustralia Day special fares dealfor the PS Marion cruises.

The next cruising event is notuntil March when the boat

travels to SwanReach, leaving on Wednesday26th, returning on Wednesday 1st

April.In the Mannum Dock Museum

work is going ahead on theupgrade of the ground floordisplay area. Volunteer DaveDowley has been working withBare Rock Design of Palmer onthis vital step in therefurbishment of the museum.The second stage of the upstairsdisplay area “All Steamed Up”is also in the process of planningand hopefully, with grant andLocal government funding, willbe soon be on the go.

For further information aboutcruises and the museum, pleasecontact the Mannum DockMuseum on 8569 2383 or visitthe website on wwwpsmarion.com

Jenny Twigden

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Marine

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Cat FactsDoes Your Cat Really Love You?

You come home from a longday at work and the cat

greets you by rubbing itselfaround your leg. You bend downand give the cat a scratch behindthe ear and tell it you love it too.

It’s not that simple, the cat isactually marking you as itsterritory. They have scent glandson their face and neck.

If your cat is a furniturescratcher they are not doing it tospite you, there is a reason forthem scratching; like in theirneck, they have scent glands intheir paws, so again they aremarking their territory. Butscratching also has otherbenefits. It helps exercise theirneck, legs, back and toes as wellas manicuring their claws.

How do I stop the catscratching my furniture?

Have an item like a cat scratchpole available for the cat toscratch. The ones with sisal ropearound them or other similartextured covered poles are bestfor the cat to get maximumbenefit from the use of the pole.

If your cat refuses to use apole, there are a couple of things

you can do to entice the cat touse the pole.• You can simply attach a

hanging toy to the top of thepole so that as the cat playswith the toy it mayaccidentally claw the pole andrealise how good it feels.

• Make the pole your first portof call when you get home.Make it the spot where youput the keys, wallet, purse,etc. Even rub the pole,remember cats are territorialand like marking theirterritory. If you, a part of theirterritory, start showingbehaviour they should have, inthis case owning the pole, theywill also want to own thispole.What do you do if the cat uses

the scratch pole and still usesyour furniture? It is suggestedthat cats do not like the smell oforanges (I am not sure if this isthe same for citrus in general)and will avoid an item smellingof oranges, so you could use aspray bottle with water/orangeessence/eucalyptus in it and

spray the furniture. Do notforget to keep the bottle wellshaken as oil and water separate.This will also give the addedadvantage of your housesmelling nice. You canexperiment with essences to findout what your cat really does notlike and will avoid, tailoringyour own fragrances.

To remove the cat’s scent fromthe furniture, thus reducing thecat’s urge to keep the scentfresh, use a mix of bakingsoda/water/vinegar to clean it.Avoid commercial cleaners suchas spray and wipe as thesecontain similar chemicals to thecats’ marking and the cat willwant to cover the new smell withtheir own, effectively dirtyingthe freshly “cleaned” spot. Thisalso holds true for the catsmarking territory by urinating.

If you have a topic that youwould like discussed send arequest to me via emailmannumpetessentials@bigpond.com

or ask me in the shop.Jane Humphrey

Mannum Pet Essentials

Mannum MagVisitor Guide

The Trial Edition of the newVisitor’s Guide was

distributed in September 2013.In the October 2013 Mannum

Mag we requested that yoursuggestions for additions,deletions or corrections be leftat the Information Centre.

We aim to print the “official”version during March so as tohave it available for the Eastervisitors in April and thoseattending the Kayak/CanoeEvent in early May.

If you have any suggestionsfor additions, deletions orcorrections please email themdirectly to the editor or leavethem at the Information Centre.

Collectively, you know thebest features that should bepromoted, encouraging visitorsto come, stay and play in ourregion.

The trial edition is availableon our website.

Editor

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AminyaMid Murray Homes for the Aged

Planning has continued for thefirst stage of the building

program with construction of the 18new places together with someupgrading to the existing building.Subsequent stages will focus onfurther upgrading of the existingfacilities and will only proceed whenfunds become available.

The initial sketch drawings havebeen modified due to the preliminarycost estimates exceeding the $4million budget. With the architectsh avi n g returned f r o m th eChristmas/New Year break, furtherrefining of the drawings hasprogressed to ensure costs are withinbudget. Current indications are thata suitable design will be availableduring February for publiccomment.

The Board is continuing to assessrequirements that will support theamalgamation of Mid Murray Homesfor the Aged Inc (Aminya) and MidMurray Homes for the Aged HousingAssociation Inc. This will assist withcompliance with new State andNational legislation relating to theoperation of community housing. Adraft constitution for the proposedamalgamated body is being preparedand will be available to thecommunity later this financial year.

A mid-year review of financial andother performance is currently beingundertaken. It is clear that the LivingLonger, Living Better reforms havecreated additional pressures for smallstand alone rural residential agedcare services.

The increasing costs associatedwith maintaining compliance and theoverall level and complexity oflegislation at both a State andCommonwealth level are impactingon the viability of Aminya and otherrural aged care services. Aminya isliaising closely with other ruralservices to identify furtheropportunities for collaboration,resource sharing and other jointinitiatives. The Safe Drinking WaterAct, 2011, has introduced additionalrequirements involving the testing ofrain-water at the outlet in each of the26 independent living units, as wellas regular inspections of each tank.Costs associated with the testing andinspections will be an added costburden. Tenants have been invited tocomment on the option ofdisconnecting plumbing of rainwaterto each unit, thereby overcoming theneed to comply with the legislation.Tenants would still be able to collectrainwater direct from the tanks.

Aminya has welcomed Foxy, aretired grey-hound, on a trial basis aspart of a pet therapy program. Foxyhas been popular with residents andstaff as well as with the volunteerswho assist in exercising him.

A two bedroom independent livingunit has become available on a licensefee basis at Aminya. Registrations ofinterest for this unit are invited frompersons who are aged 55 and over.Further details are available fromreception at Aminya.

Glen W Cooper, CEO

Santa with CFS officer BarrySanta, Mannum Police, PC Karen, right

Santa with Julie Schache

Santa with Alana Schache

Santa Says Thank You

Usually, we receive gifts from Santa, buthow often do we remember to thank

him? Not often, I fear. So we at the MAGwere impressed to receive a letter fromSanta, thanking some Mannum people fortheir help on his recent visit to the area.Apparently, his sleigh had mechanicalproblems, or his reindeer were unwell,because he specially thanked:• Brenton from United Petrol, for his valuable

assistance;• Police Officer Karen and CFS officer Barry, for

transporting him safely to and from the ShoppingCentre;

• Alana Schache, fortaking him around inher Holden ute; and

• Julie Schache, for standing in for the MannumAmbulance to pick him up and take him home (What!To the North Pole?).

He also expressed his thanks to:• Tracy, from Aces Hair and Beauty, for organising his

visit to Mannum Green IGA;• The Management and staff of IGA, and Leadwell, for

letting him use the store; and• Kimberley, from Beautiful Freaks Photography, for

the photos.

So, on behalf of Santa, the MAG is happyto pass on his thanks to those who helpedhim out. And, even though they are a bitlate, to endorse Santa’s good wishes of aMerry Christmas and Happy New Year toeveryone in Mannum!

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ElectricianM. P. Connolly Electrical

Domestic, commercial and industrialrepairs and installations

Phone and TV installations

Phone: Matt Connolly on 0422 329 942Email: mpelec@internode.on.net

Electrical Licence Number: PGE 158 659

Seeking Assistance

We are looking for descendants ofa John Loxton who was injured

with a broken leg in a quarry accidenton 21/05/1931 in Probert’s Quarry atForest Range?

The quarry was raising material toconstruct the Lobethal Road but isnow engulfed in the Kenneth StirlingNational Park.

The accident happened when alarge gum tree that must have had itsroots undermined, fell down a cliffface where several men were working.Most escaped injury, but JohnLoxtonand Ewin Lambert were injured –Ewin died nine days later in the RAH.

The National Parks HeritageCommittee have placed a large plaquedetailing the accident on a large rocknext to the offending gum tree in thePark and wish to place a similarplaque on Ewin’s grave at theHoughton Cemetery. The newspaperreports of the accident stated thatJohn Loxton was from MurrayBridge. The Committee would like toinvite any descendants of JohnLoxton to the unveiling ceremony atHoughton Cemetery.

Reponses to Leigh and Jan Verrall;p h o n e 0 8 8 3 8 0 5 3 9 9 o rlandjverrall@gmail.com

Leigh and Jan Verrall

Hospital AuxiliaryRaffle

Hello Mannum. I hope you all hada very happy Christmas and are

looking forward to a great 2014.On behalf of the Mannum Hospital

Auxiliary I would like to sincerelythank all those who were braveenough to purchase our Santa hats.They were hugely successful.

The raffle tickets were very populartoo. Didn’t have to ‘gently persuade’anyone.

It is a credit to you all that youwere willing to support our efforts.The people who made the hats tooneed to be congratulated as theirhands must have been very sore. Ibelieve we sold in the vicinity of 150hats. Quite an achievement.

The results of the raffle are:1st Brett Wallace (I remember

you buying the tickets Brett.You gave me $20 and Ivolunteered to fill out the stubs.I reckon you owe me.)

2nd P and B Lume3rd Carol Horstmann (Guess

that prize would have been verywelcome if it had come in thathot spell.)

Thank you to everyone. Thehospital will benefit greatly, andthat means all that need it.

Once again, our thanks to all.Linda Hunter

Dial-a-Ride BusService

It is with much regret that we adviseMannum residents that the

Mannum Around The Towndial-a-ride bus service has beencancelled.

We trialled a Mannum Around theTown bus service for those who are‘transport disadvantaged’ in order tohelp fill the gap left by Bridge Taxisno longer providing a taxi service forresidents of Mannum.

However, throughout the 4 monthsthat we trialled this service we havehad very minimal response.

We would like to take thisopportunity to thank the volunteerbus drivers for all of their assistanceand also to thank our partners;Mannum Around The Towndial-a-ride bus service wascoordinated by Murray TransportConnections, inpartnership with MidMurray Support Services and MurrayMallee Consumer Advisory Groupand made possible with funding fromMid Murray Council.

If you have any difficulty at allgetting to where you need to go orhave any transport related queriesplease phone Karyn Baker or NatalieDavis on 1300 190 869, we are hereto assist.

Thermomix CookingClasses

Mannum Community Hub

Thermomix cooking classes arecoming to Mannum.

Friday 21st February7:00 pm – 9:00 pm$20.00 per person

Includes a lucky door prize!Classes will be held at the Mannum

Community Hub, 58 Walker Avenue,Mannum SA 5238.

Discover the full potential ofThermomix by mastering the art ofcooking with steam.

Learn new recipes that demonstratethe versatility of using your Varomaand impressive multi-layer cooking.

In this class, you will learn to makegreen smoothies, capsicum and sundried tomato dip, gluten free bread(tasting only), chickpea soup, warmchicken, pumpkin and couscous salad,meatloaf with red sauce, fruity dreamsoft serve, torta caprese (gluten freechocolate) and lemon cupcakes withcitrus syrup.

The class is suitable for new ownersand those who just want to have alook.

Cookbooks available to purchase atthe class. Cash only.

Booking and prepayment areessential. Book now. Contact SimoneBailey: 0438 858 439.

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Twin bowl Slushy machine available for 48hr hire $200, includes2x2 L concentrate eg: Illusion, Pina Colada, Cosmopolitan or fruit Tingle

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Day Trips and LiveCountry Music onBoard At Swan Reach

March is the perfect time torelax and enjoy the

majestic Murray River;particularly at Swan Reach at theamazing Country Music Festivalwhere the Tamworth Award

Winners will entertain andenthral audiences for 3 days!

Day trips on board the historicpaddle steamer “Marion” fromMannum to Swan Reach andreturn are on offer.

March 26th Sold Out

March 27th WALKERS FLAT to SWAN REACH Depart: 11 am Arrive: 4 pmMarch 30th SWAN REACH to WALKERS FLAT Depart: 11 am Arrive: 4 pmMarch 31st WALKERS FLAT to MANNUM Depart: 10 am Arrive: 5 pm

$49.00 Adult $39.00 Children + $10 bus transfer back to boarding port.

Short cruises at Swan Reach Adults $15.00, children $7.50.Children under 4 free on 28th and 29th of March.

Book early to avoid disappointment! Don’t miss this truly uniqueMurray River experience!

For bookings, full details & further information please contact:Mannum Dock Museum, 6 Randell Street,Mannum SA 5238Tel: (08) 8569 1303 or (08)8569 2733email: museum@psmarion.comwww.psmarion.com

PS MARION

From the Diary of Private Charles H Bock10th Battalion, Australian Infantry Force

August 1916Bertrancourt

(Somme Front)

Tuesday 1st

Same weather.Wednesday 2nd

Tried my hand fishing but will haveto learn French, I think, before catchany.Thursday 3rd

Same place.Tuesday 8th

Good weather. Issue of clothing -Australian.Wednesday 9th

Left Bertrancourt about 10a.m.arrived 4p.m.Thursday 10th

Watch gorn bung.Friday 11th - Sunday 13th

Nothing doing. Little rain.Monday 14th

1500 ready to leave Bonnevilla.Tuesday 15th

Marching each day. Rain.Wednesday 16th

Roads muddy and slippery.Thursday 17th

Camp south of 0...Friday 18th

Rain - Rain Showers.Wednesday 23rd

Started on march 3:30p.m. CampWarloy. Finished work 2:30a.m.

Thursday 24th

Another start at 7:45a.m. 12 - 13miles to Beauville.Friday 25th

Started on march to Doullens10:15p.m. entrained and started4:00a.m.Saturday 26th

Detrain in Belgium Province about11:15a.m. marched to Poperinghe.Sunday 27th

Store in street - biggest and besttown we been in.Tuesday 29th

Thought this was too good to last.Marched off this afternoon to leakyhuts, to give another Bgde the goodbillet - worst places always picked forour Bgde. Raining like one thingtonight.

September 1916

Saturday 2ndLeft this camp about 14:30.

Marched through Reninghelst toanother hut camp. Women in thiscountry don’t wear such beastly heavyboots as we’ve seen for some time.Wednesday 13th

Another move little farther on.More huts, more rain.Wednesday 20th

Had first trip through Ypres lastnight. Boys went in to support wearrived home about 3a.m.

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 complimentarymorning tea from 10am followed by the performance at 11am.Concert tickets are $15.00 each.

“Duo at the Piano”Thursday 20th February 2014, at 11 am

This performance features a versatile duo: the beautiful voice ofMichelle Gorgula (lead vocalist for the Flaming Sambucas band)and Terry Nicholas (on the grand piano and vocalising)combining their musical journeys in an intimate and upliftingshow. Guaranteed to take you back in time and touch youremotions, the show includes memories from Johnny O’Keefe ofthe 50s to Fleetwood Mac of the 80s, numbers from AndrewLloyd Webber’s musicals and also songs from the FlamingSambucas’ “ABBA” and “Elton John” tribute shows.

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.

After the show, you can visit the beautiful Murray Bridge RegionalGallery. There will be three different exhibitions for you to see.“Placid Motion” explores Liz Butler and Kathleen Munn’s responseto place with the use of painting, works on paper and installations.“Dress Up Box” features Penny Choate’s exquisitely detailedpaintings, and “Nostalgia in Blue”, is an exhibition from the ChineseEmbassy in Canberra showcasing the ancient techniques of Chinesetextile printing, presented by the South Australian Branch of theAustralia China Friendship Society.

Tai Chi is a gentle exercise progressively taught topromote health. Research shows the slow motionexercise benefits arthritis, diabetes, hypertension,

cholesterol, heart health, muscle strength, flexibility,balance, depression, concentration and lots more

Suitable for all agesClasses start 5th February 2014

Contact Daphne on 0412 646 124

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You are probably a boy scout if:• You can say fleur-de-lis, know whatone is and occasionally wear one.• You are encouraged to learnwhipping and lashing.

Scout Leader: The only way to acquirea new skill is to start at the bottom.Joey: But I want to learn to swim.

The Hall

H a p p y N e w Y e a rMannumites.

The Hall wishes everyone allthe very best for 2014, if thisyear goes as fast as 2013 we willbe another year older!

The Hall was open overChristmas and New Year forthose who wanted to pop in ifthey were at loose ends, but itwas nice for me to have sometime off. We are now back infull swing again and loving it.

Members are increasing andwe look forward to more as themonths go by. If there is anyonein Mannum or the surroundingarea who would like somecompany just drop in to 5Greening Street, Mannum orring us on 8569 1643, Monday,Wednesday and Friday between10am and 3pm. We would loveto see you.

Annette Rissmann, Treasurer

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Mannum’s Scout Group Aroona

The Mannum Aroona Scout Group was formedin 2008 originally running from the

Mypolonga Institute.In 2012 the group tried to move to Mannum,

however after extensive searching was unable tolocate a suitable Venue to run from. Even theoriginal scout hall is already used for othercommunity groups. It was then that the Councilstepped in to help upgrade the Wall Flat Scout Hall(just 17 km from Mannum) for the group.

In the last 18months the group has sourcedfunding through the Mid Murray Council, ScoutSA and numerous grants including the PremiersInitiative Fund, Active Sport and Recreationgrants, Perfect Patch grants and group funding toupgrade the venue.

Late last year a new kitchen was installed alongwith new septic and toilets, hot water and airconditioning. This has made the venue an idealplace to run scouts for the local area with plenty ofoutdoor area to teach navigational and survivalskills to young people.

Aroona has 4 age-group sections including Joeys

scouts for 6 to 7½ years, Cubs for 7½ to 10½years, Scouts for 10½ to 14½ years and Venturersfor the 14½ to 18 years age group. The group isvery active running numerous camps and activitiesaround the region teaching leadership,independence and teamwork to young people.

Aroona has vacancies in all areas includingleaders, committee and group supporters. Alladults must undergo a Police check and thosewanting to volunteer as leaders will enjoy fulltraining including First Aid and certificates inBusiness and Leadership to Certificate IV levelfunded by the scout group.

Term one 2014 will see the Aroona group runnumerous camps and activities locally includingattendance at the State Revolution camp for Joeysand Cubs; our scouts will enjoy an Archery campand Patrol Leadership camp along with anovernight Vigil on ANZAC eve in support of thelocal RSL.

Aroona regularly attends and supports localevents. You would have seen them at the MannumPageant, Mannum Show, Truck show andmarshalling at the Mannum Fun Run over the last5 years.

Why not give your child the opportunity toexperience scouting at its best and give your localscout group Aroona a call. More information isavailable at www.aroona.sa.scouts.com.au and on theFacebook page :https://www.facebook.com/pages/Aroona-Scout-Group-Formally-Mypolonga/272195483374or contact Kelly Johnson on 0410 041 222aroona@sa.scouts.com.au

Kelly Johnson

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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.

Aminya is a community based, non-profit, incorporated Associationproviding quality residential aged care services to the people in

Mannum and surrounding areas.

Mannum Football Club President PeterMilsom, OPAL Sports Dietician NatalieVon Bertouch, Mannum Football ClubCanteen Manager Katrina Reschke andMannum Roos Netball Club CanteenOfficer Theresa Woods look over theplans for the Kitchen n Canteen

Sports Clubs and Healthy Eating

The Mannum Football and NetballClubs have joined forces with

OPAL Mid Murray and SportsDietician Natalie Von Bertouch in2014 to develop and pilot a newhealthy eating project which aims toboost the health of young people andfamilies in the community.

In recognising the important placethat sports clubs can play insupporting family health in smallrural communities, the two clubshave committed to working togetherwith OPAL and Ms Von Bertouch tocreate a healthy eating policy whichwill ensure more nutritious food anddrink options are available on gameday, and during other club cateringactivities.

A sub-committee, includingmembers of the football and netballclubs leadership group and cateringofficers, has now been formed toworkshop possible changes and ideasto the sports club environment, whichwill complement sports performanceand build on providing a healthy, safeinviting environment for families tobe a part of.

Mannum Roos Netball ClubPresident Susan Berlin said this

project would be a feather in the capof the progressive country club.

“Our netball club is prioritisingthis holistic approach for thewellbeing of members to createhealthy and sensible habits. Forexample, this season we will cut outlollies and only eat fruit or drinkwater during match breaks to reapthe rewards for sports performance.

“Last season we introducedhealthier options to our canteen likesoups, yoghurt muesli cups, saladpacks, and promoted the use of ourfree drinking water.”

Mid Murray OPAL ManagerCourtney Blacker said the wholeMannum and districts communitywould benefit from this project, andthe football and netball clubs shouldbe proud of the commitment theywere making in 2014.

“Country sports clubs are all aboutleadership, active living and creatinga positive social environment forfamilies, so it makes perfect sense forthem to support their membersnutrition as well,” Ms Blacker said.

The Mannum Football Club, intheir 2014 redevelopment plans isofficially targeting the healthy foodconcept with the opening of the new‘Kitchen ‘n Canteen’. This willintroduce fresh food and localproduce with healthy eating andcasual convenience, according toClub President, Peter Milsom

“The ‘Kitchen ‘n Canteen’ willprovide match day counter sales ofsalads, sandwiches and flatbreads aswell as the standard favourite menuitems,” said Binga Reschke, CanteenManager. “This year Club membersand patrons can enjoy quick healthyfood options at value driven prices”she said.

The Mid Murray OPAL healthyeating program is part of the designrationale behind the MannumFootball Club’s new ‘Kitchen ‘nCanteen’ redevelopment plans.

Mannum Football Club President PeterMilsom, OPAL Sports Dietician NatalieVon Bertouch, Mannum Football ClubCanteen Manager Katrina Reschke andMannum Roos Netball Club CanteenOfficer Theresa Woods look over theplans for the Kitchen n Canteen

Sports Clubs and Healthy Eating

The Mannum Football and NetballClubs have joined forces with

OPAL Mid Murray and SportsDietician Natalie Von Bertouch in2014 to develop and pilot a newhealthy eating project which aims toboost the health of young people andfamilies in the community.

In recognising the important placethat sports clubs can play insupporting family health in smallrural communities, the two clubshave committed to working togetherwith OPAL and Ms Von Bertouch tocreate a healthy eating policy whichwill ensure more nutritious food anddrink options are available on gameday, and during other club cateringactivities.

A sub-committee, includingmembers of the football and netballclubs leadership group and cateringofficers, has now been formed toworkshop possible changes and ideasto the sports club environment, whichwill complement sports performanceand build on providing a healthy, safeinviting environment for families tobe a part of.

Mannum Roos Netball ClubPresident Susan Berlin said this

project would be a feather in the capof the progressive country club.

“Our netball club is prioritisingthis holistic approach for thewellbeing of members to createhealthy and sensible habits. Forexample, this season we will cut outlollies and only eat fruit or drinkwater during match breaks to reapthe rewards for sports performance.

“Last season we introducedhealthier options to our canteen likesoups, yoghurt muesli cups, saladpacks, and promoted the use of ourfree drinking water.”

Mid Murray OPAL ManagerCourtney Blacker said the wholeMannum and districts communitywould benefit from this project, andthe football and netball clubs shouldbe proud of the commitment theywere making in 2014.

“Country sports clubs are all aboutleadership, active living and creatinga positive social environment forfamilies, so it makes perfect sense forthem to support their membersnutrition as well,” Ms Blacker said.

The Mannum Football Club, intheir 2014 redevelopment plans isofficially targeting the healthy foodconcept with the opening of the new‘Kitchen ‘n Canteen’. This willintroduce fresh food and localproduce with healthy eating andcasual convenience, according toClub President, Peter Milsom

“The ‘Kitchen ‘n Canteen’ willprovide match day counter sales ofsalads, sandwiches and flatbreads aswell as the standard favourite menuitems,” said Binga Reschke, CanteenManager. “This year Club membersand patrons can enjoy quick healthyfood options at value driven prices”she said.

The Mid Murray OPAL healthyeating program is part of the designrationale behind the MannumFootball Club’s new ‘Kitchen ‘nCanteen’ redevelopment plans.

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Times Are Changing (?)

It’s another new year and they’vebeen at it again. The politicians tell

us they have it all sorted and all thosethings we worry about are alreadybeing fixed. We just have to waitawhile – and pay our taxes – well,maybe a few more taxes but you can’tfix all that stuff on the cheap youknow. And we know, do we ever.Especially that bit about the taxes.

The climate folks tell us it’s onlygoing to get worse. We have to getthe politicians on board to fix it –with our taxes. Then there’s theeconomists. They have the answer toeverything – more jobs, prosperityjust around the corner – maybe it’seven here. It might look bad but wejust don’t have the economic savvy tounderstand it. But never mind, it willall become clear – as long as we payour taxes.

The health system’s a worry, ourhospitals need to be modernised,doctors take a long time to betrained, we have lovely newinventions – replacement knees orhips, MRIs, plastic surgery. They aremarvellous and we can have them allif we just don’t stop paying thosetaxes – well, maybe a few more taxes.

And there’s the schools. We have toso something about the schools. Costa bit but there’s always adding a few

more taxes. And the roads. And thewhales – not a biggy but we can’treally forget the whales.

And the pensioners. Who couldforget the pensioners? Well, that is aworry because they just might.Pensioners don’t pay enough taxes.

Ever wonder what we did beforetaxes? Not sure we ever did – dowithout taxes, that is. Jesus paid taxes– not happily but then who does? TheRomans collected taxes, so did theGreeks before them – still do but theyare getting an argument about it atthe moment. As far as I know therehave always been taxes.

It’s a new world out there. Full ofinventions. Computers and spacestations and people flying from onecontinent to another just to have avisit with the relatives or a bit of aholiday. Who ever thought when thefirst settlers were shipped to Australiathat the Aussies would be able tocome back for a visit whenever theyhad a bit of spare time? No one, that’swhy they sent us over here in the firstplace, I reckon. But they don’t mindus now we have the tourist dollar inour pockets.

Times have changed. Except fortaxes. There’s a lesson in thatsomewhere.

Vivian Garner

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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Remembrance DayNovember 2013

It was a warm spring day with a light breeze as students andhonoured guests took their places on the lawns of the

Mannum Community College to show homage and thanks forthe supreme sacrifice made by all Australians in all wars and toalso remember the dead and suffering from all peoples on ourplanet.

The students who took part in this Remembrance Day saluteto the fallen, all performed individually. They certainly deservea public acknowledgement.

The Last Post, the Reveille and the Australian NationalAnthem were played.

StudentsTyler Baker, Rachelle Haynes, Jase Quinlan, KaylemCooper, Jacob Murray, Tegan Simons, Bella Fullerton, andAyla Craig presented literary works at intervals in this part oftheir Remembrance tribute.

Jacob Murray and Britney DeVries read other poems.The following students visited the cemetery to pay tribute to

the RSL sector: Catlyn James, Jasmin Combe, Sophie Stagg,Jasmine Morey, Aleesha Neville, Britney DeVries, SophieBruhn, Narelle Simons, Tyson Schellon.

Some students chose to write their own beautiful poems astheir tribute. They were Jasmin Durnford, Mitch Heward, SamDabinett, Jaxon Muirhead and Ebony Weber.

The staff, especially Angela Groves, should be congratulatedfor the efforts they made to prepare all the students. It wasobvious to all that much time and teaching had been given tothe students, making them aware of our history and the pricepaid for the peace we now enjoy.

The guests of honour from the RSL representing people whohad served their countries on a war front were Mark Davis andJoan Kreiser OAM.

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Another Gnome For It

On Saturday, once a fortnight, I put themower in the boot and visit my mother

about ten kilometres away. There I mow herlawns and share a cup of tea and gossip. It hasbecome a ritual, begun after my father died.Recently mother had developed a desire forall manner of ornaments in her garden.Perhaps they are company for her.

She placed a plaster gnome in one garden insuch a way that it always seemed to befollowing me wherever I might be mowing.The effigy had a particularly repulsive leerthat inexplicably affronted me. I shifted it toother parts of the garden. On my next visit itwould be back in its original position.Raising the matter with Mother was unlikelyto change anything. She could be veryobstinate about change. There was only oneway to resolve the matter; an accident wasrequired.

About three weeks ago I accidentallypushed the little bloke onto the edge of thelawn. Even more accidentally I ran over itseveral times with the mower. It did thegnome no good; didn’t do the mower muchgood either. New blades were needed. Afterpacifying mother, I agreed to replace theoffender.

The following Saturday found us at anearby nursery which had a wide selection ofornaments. I waxed enthusiastic over fairiesand elves and even witches on broomsticks; tono avail. Mother found what she wanted. Itwas the same gnome with the same expression

only it was three times the size and cast inconcrete. I wasn’t going to be able to mowthat one.

The thing was put back in its usual place. Iknew if I moved it Mum could not move itback. That seemed to be not quite fair so I leftit where she had me place it.

Just over a week ago Mum rang me up in abit of a state. Her gnome had been stolen.Nothing else had been disturbed or taken.Mum wanted to know if she should call thepolice. I told her it wasn’t worth it and it wasworth less than the excess she had on herhousehold insurance. Last Saturday found usback at the nursery. This time she bought adelightful fairy, rather like Tinkerbell. Toprotect it Mum had me place it under someshrubs so the harsh sunlight didn’t fade thepretty, painted, pastel colours.

It was Friday evening when my mate Fredcalled around. I was just settling down towatch the one-day match. He wandered intothe lounge room, asked how they were goingthen went out to the kitchen to get a beer. Icould see there was something on his mind.

“You owe me twenty dollars. That’s what itcost at the waste receiving station. That thingwas bloomin’ heavy. Don’t understand why Ihad to do it in the dark. Just about strainedmy sacroiliac or somethin’. Gawd, it wasugly. Bet your Mum’s glad to get rid of it.”

“Yeah,” I said, “I expect so. Have anotherbeer.”

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Mannum Hospital Programs – 8569 0200Audio Clinic, Child & Youth Health Services, Community Nursing Service,Purchase of Crutches, Mannum Domiciliary Care Services, Meals onWheels, Optometrist, Physiotherapy (Private), Private Podiatry

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

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)

Thank you to all our generous sponsorsAll enquiries contact Show Secretary 0417 354 732

www.mannumshow.org.au

Admission

Adults $6.00Children 7 -15 $1.00Pensioners $3.00

10.00am – 4.00pm

Mannum ShowgroundNorth Terrace

Mannum

Celebrating the 91st Annual Show

Food, entertainment, activities, competitionsdisplays and so much more.

Fun for everyone!

S A T U R D A Y

M A R C H 1 st

M A N N U M A G R I C U L T U R A L

S O C I E T Y I N C

M A N N U M

S H O W

Grab a copy of the show book. You’ll find them all around Mannum.Have a go and be part of the fun on Saturday 1st March 2014Enquiries to Show Secretary, Sharon Stewart 0417 354 732

Photography

Grab a show book & enter your prized photocreation into the varied categories on offer.

Primary students can choose from:• Bugs, Slugs & all the rest!• My Backyard• My Favourite Picture

Secondary students and adults can choosefrom:

• Animals, Birds, Insects, Reptiles• Landscape, Waterscape, Botanic• People• Open subject

... and for all – the Open CategoryBefore & After (Enhanced/Creative).

Prizes up for grabs!

Photography convener.Cathy Clemow: Ph. 0427 966 393

Art

Get your brushes and canvases out and startcreating your own masterpiece Show.

Mediums include:Oils, Water Colours, Pastels, Acrylic,

Black & White and Any Other Medium.

School students are encouraged to participatewith the following sections on offer:

Primary (under 9 yrs)Upper Primary (9-12yrs)

Junior High (13-15yrs)Senior High (16-18yrs)

Prizes are being offered in all classes.

Art conveners.Roger Baker: Ph. 8569 1438Clem Bormann: Ph. 8569 4077

Mannum Agricultural Society ShowSaturday 1st March 2014

Adults and students, if you’re into Art or Photography here’s a chance to showcase your work.

Wakeboarding

Over 50 Mid Murray youthp a r t i c i p a t e d i n f r e e

wakeboarding lessons in the MidMurray community during theJanuary school holidays.

For the second consecutive year,this exciting opportunity wasbrought together by the Mid MurrayCouncil’s Fun 4 YOUth Program, inpartnership with Sout hsideWakeboarding School.

Mid Murray Council’s CommunityDevelopment Officer, Amy Loechel,said the event was extremely popularamong the young people. The aim ofthe initiative was to provide localyouth with an opportunity toexperience somethingnew and engagewith other young people in theregion. Head coach, Adam Bruce notonly brought his skills, knowledgeand expertise to the water, butprovided a fun environment for localsto be active along the iconic RiverMurray.

“The Council is currently beingflooded with positive feedback of theevent and I am proud to be part ofsuch a vibrant program,” Ms Loechelsaid.

Local parent, Amanda Fillmoresaid “It was so great to see the kidsout wakeboarding. My two sons andmy daughter thoroughly enjoyed theexperience and the confidence theygot from this program wasincredible. There were variousexperience levels there on the day andevery single young person came awayfeeling proud of their achievements.We are so lucky the Mid MurrayCouncil’s Fun 4 YOUth initiative isdedicated to providing opportunitiesfor our community and in particularfor our kids.”

Fun 4 YOUth have many excitingprograms in store throughout theyear, so for regular updates onprograms and activities, please visitthe Mid Murray Council Websitewww.mid-murray.sa.gov.au, the MidMurray Health, Fitness andY o u t h F a c e b o o k p a g ewww.facebook.com/MidMurrayHealthFitnessAndYouth or contact AmyLoechel on 8569 0100.

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)

Issue Number 87 Mannum Mag Page 21

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Mannum Golden Stairs Charity Climb

The iconic Mannum Golden Stairs will be the stage fora gutsy charity climb on Sunday, March 30 this year,

which will raise money and awareness for the ProstateCancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA).

Mannum man Paul Paech is set to climb up and downthe historic 86-step staircase for a whopping eight hoursstraight, and he is looking for people to join him duringthe challenge.

Not only is Paul challenging himself to this feat, but heis also organising a major fundraising event on the sameday which is focussed on community health andwellbeing, titled the Mannum Family Active Sunday.

Paul has the support of Mannum prostate cancersurvivor Trevor Muirhead as an ambassador for theevent, as has also secured sponsorship and support fromthe Mannum Heart Foundation Walking Group,Mannum Little Athletics, Mid Murray Council, OPAL,Healthy Murraylands and the Fun 4 YOUth program.

“What started as a simple idea to run up and down thestairs as a fundraiser, has snowballed into a much biggerand better event,” Mr Paech said.

“I’m still in the early planning stages, but the amountof support I have already received from business,individuals and organisations has been incredible, andwill help us to raise more funds for prostate cancerresearch.”

The Mannum Family Active Sunday will take place atMary Ann Reserve and at the Mannum Bowling Club atthe same time as his climbing marathon. As part of this,Paul has already organised a range of family-friendlyactivities, including lawn bowls, free miniature train ridesfor children, martial arts demonstrations, group-ledcommunity walks and cycling trails, the Fun 4 YOUthvan and sports trailer, the OPAL Fender Blender, and

even Paul’s own hand-made opposite steering bike forpeople to try out.

Paul plans to begin his climb at 6am, and wants torecruit people to climb alongside him in 30 minutetimeslots. He has the support of the PCFA as a registeredcharity event, and all proceeds from the event will bedonated.

“Anyone can join me, and they can go as fast or slow asthey like. People who get involved can help to raisemoney through seeking personal sponsorships for theirclimb as well.”

From Sounds By the River, Paul has obtained a largesteel poster of Suzi Quatro, which has been signed byvarious artists from the event. This will be the prize in araffle around Mannum in the lead up to the stair climb.

For more information on joining the climb, beinginvolved in the family active day, or sponsoring thefundraising event, please phone Paul on 0427 692 070.

Mums’ Night Out

At 8:00 pm in the MurrayBridge Town Hall on

Friday, 7th February Big BrownPromotions is presenting“Three Stuffed Mums” – ahilarious comedy about theoldest profession in the world:motherhood!

Tickets are $20.00 each.There will be a licensed bar.

This would be a greatopportunity to get a group ofgirls together for a “Mums’night out”.

Tickets are available inperson at the Murray BridgeVisitor Information Centre, 3South Terrace, Murray Bridgebetween 10:00am and 4:00pmevery day, or by phoning 85391142.

The Town Hall Box Office isopen one hour prior to eachperformance for the sale of anyremaining tickets.

Mum 1: How do you get yoursleepy-head son up in themorning?

Mum 2: I just put the cat on the bed.Mum 1: How does that help?Mum 2: The dog’s already there.

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Musical MiscellanyGilbert and Sullivan – Part 1

My father introduced me to the wonderfulworld of G and S when I was still a

schoolboy. It was my first experience of livetheatre. What a way to start. The performancewas at the Theatre Royal by the touring D’OylyCarte Company and as all young boys do I fell inlove with the soprano. The combination of thewords and the music and the nonsensical plotsmade the experience wonderful. That first timewe saw Trial by Jury and Pirates of Penzance.The colourful costumes and lighting, particularlyfor the second act of Pirates, left a lastingimpression.

Sullivan was an accomplished composer whohad written much music mostly in a serious orclassical vein. He had studied at the RoyalAcademy for Music and at Leipzig. Before hiscollaboration with Gilbert he wrote the music fora short operetta Cox and Box with words by F CBurnard. Cox and Box is often performed duringa season of Gilbert and Sullivan. Among othermusic written by Sullivan was the hymn OnwardChristian Soldiers.

Gilbert studied law and for a short time was abarrister. To increase his income he beganwriting illustrated stories and poems. Oneexample is The Bab Ballads where Gilbert’sparticularly ironic sense of humour is on display.Often in anthologies of poetry his The Yarn of theNancy Bell appears. It is rather gruesome. He wasa contributor to a magazine called “Fun” whichwas something like Punch, I think. BeforeSullivan, he wrote the words to several other lightmusical stage offerings. Gilbert also had firm

ideas about stage performance and helped tochange the perception of stage presentations andraise performance standards.

It was in 1869 during a performance of aGilbert entertainment with music by FrederickClay that Gilbert was introduced to Sullivan.Sullivan was some years younger than Gilbert.They were two opposites in some ways. Gilberthad an irreverent attitude towards theestablishment and much of his humour was at theexpense of the pompous, the self-important, therich and the titled. Sullivan however favouredthose very people because he sought them aspatrons and sponsors of his music. For all that,their efforts in partnership produce someoutstanding entertainments and at the timesomething exclusively English rather than thepoor quality offerings derived mainly from theFrench stage.

Gilbert took a serious interest in the productionside of the operettas and oversaw all stagedirections. Similarly Sullivan oversaw all themusic. Sullivan didn’t always write the overturesfor the shows, he did always conduct on theopening night. The involvement of the two in theactual production resulted in tight, crisp, polishedperformances.

Sir Henry Wood of Proms Night fameexplained the appeal of G and S back in 1922. Inconclusion he stated “… They (the operettas) arethe work of not a musician and his librettist norof a poet and one who sets his words to music,but of two geniuses.”

Peter Weir

Mental MusingsHow Will You Become MoreFlexible?

This is certainly a goodattribute for us to develop;

not backingdown on principles,but maybe in some of thedemands we place on othersand ourselves.

Last year we mused on theeffects, both positive andnegative of our spoken andwritten words. By now, manyof the new year resolutionssome of us made maybe longforgotten, or still beingdeveloped and may be evenread out each day if they wereactually documented.

Let’s muse back; see what wecan find, or start afresh: notbeing too hard on ourselves orothers, but perhaps using someself-discipline.

Prof Leon Earle once said“Think about and be kindto your body - walk it,Think about and be kind toyour mind - challenge it,Think about and be kind toyour soul - nourish it.”And then we will move our

nation (or community) in theright direction: forward asproductive contributors.

Community Correspondent

Issue Number 87 Mannum Mag Page 23

Fruit of the Desert

I’m woken at sunrise by the clear calls of oursinging honeyeaters. A heady perfume hangs in

the breeze. Our quandong trees (Santalumacuminatum) are in flower. Every pendulousbranch holds clusters of tiny cream bells. Theypromise a good fruit crop next spring, when thetrees will be festooned with their bright redbaubles.

Quandong fruits were valued food for ourindigenous people from inland SA. Dried fruitshave 25% crude protein and are rich in vitamin C.I like eating them fresh from the tree, although theflesh is tart. A little sugar helps. I’ve had so muchfruit from my ten trees that I’ve had to let lotsdrop on the ground. But our kangaroos andlizards don’t mind.

In Winter we have quandong pies, and insummer it’s stewed quandong and yoghurt. Theyalso can be made into a delicious chutney. Thestone is hard and pitted. When cracked open, theyreveal a milky nut - also rich in oils and protein.But you have to watch for the occasional bitterone.

Chutney Recipe1700 gm seeded quandong300 gm sultanas, one-two apples1tsp tumeric 1/2 tsp cloves350gm onion 1/2 tsp cinnamon1 litre vinegar or red wine1 tsp pepper 1.5 kg raw sugar5 tsp salt

Cook on low heat in a heavy-based saucepan for2 hrs, stirring occasionally.

Jacqui Merckenschlager

Tom Petrie stated in 1904 “To them (the aborigines) it was areal pleasure getting their food; they were so light hearted and

gay, nothing troubled them; they had no bills to meet or wages topay. And there were no missionaries in those days to make themthink how bad they were.” It makes me reminisce...

The Bogong Moth Eaters

Leaving unencumbered homesthey lightly faced the day:with little food they’d supplement along the way,with tools of trade and bartereach could carry in his hands,with dilly-bags and digging-sticks to reap the lands.

Their factory was mobileevery worker self-employed.School was in - each child enjoyed.Excesses of their recent campwere melted off and purged,vacation and employment merged.

Relatives were neighboursand a life-supporting crew.Spiritual experiences grew.They’d feast on moth tomorrow,or tomorrow,with give and take, not beg or steal or borrow.

Max Merckenschlager

MannumCommunity

CollegePlaygroupStarting in Term 1

The weekly session will enable theschool and families to develop

partnerships around children’slearning prior to children beginningtheir education (kindergarten andschool) and support families’engagement in their children’snumeracy and literacy development.Where: Mannum Community College

Performing Arts RoomWhen: 9:30am - 11:00am Tuesdays

Starting Week 3 of Term 1Cost: $2.00 per FamilyPlease bring a piece of fruit to share

at snack timePlease contact Bindi Barker on

8569 1503 for more information.

Nail That Grant

Aseries of four writing workshops for grantapplications were held during the first week of

February.The workshops focussed on Council Community

and Country Arts grants, but the fundamentals areuniversal.

The first step is to define exactly what yourproject is, the purpose, short and long term aimsandexpectations, partners, stakeholders, materials,

personnel and other resource requirements,evaluation methods and so on. This then directs thesearch (on line) for grants appropriate to yourproject and eligibility criteria.

If you intend to apply for a grant – of any sort –and would like some assistance or advice, contactTess Minett, Mid Murray Arts and CommunityDevelopment Officer.

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PS MarionSteamed Up and Ready to Go in 2014

The inaugural All Steamed Up Mannum Engineand Steam Festival will be held at Mannum on

the weekend of 15th and 16th of November inconjunction with the 20th anniversary of therecommissioning of the PS Marion. Thousands ofvolunteer hours were spent restoring the grand oldlady of the Murray River.

The Mannum Dock Museum and Arnold Parkwill be showcasing a variety of unique exhibitsincluding demonstrations of the art ofblacksmithing, operating historical and rare steamengine displays, and much more.

To celebrate the 150th Anniversary of ChowillaStation there will be a 13 day 12 night cruiseincluding a Woolshed Dinner Dance, twilightcruise and flotilla cruise back to Renmark on thelast day. All meals and activities included for$1999.00 per person twin share.

Experience Australia’s outback, history, scenery,wildlife, Murray River and pastoral industry at oneof Australia’s oldest and historic sheep stationsnestled among an Internationally listed RAMSARwetland.

Picnic day cruises to Swan Reach in support ofthe Swan Reach Country Music Festival will beoperating again. Bring your own lunch and enjoycruisingthe mighty Murray! Short cruises featuringlive country music on board are scheduled at SwanReach during the festival.

Special Steam Days at the Mannum DockMuseum are scheduled throughout the yearproviding visitors an opportunity to combine the

visit to Mannum with a cruise and Museum entry.Experience the days of black-smithing at theMannum Dock Museum. A fully operatingblacksmith shop and historic steam engines will berunning in Randell’s Steam Works shed.

2014 Cruise Outline• Short 1 Hour Cruises – March, Adelaide Cup

Weekend; April, Swan Reach Country Music Festivaland Easter Weekend; May, Kayak/Canoe Event;June, SA Ute and Truck Festival; November,Inaugural All Steamed Up Mannum Engine andSteam Festival 10:30, 12:00, 1:30 and 3:00, Mannum Town Wharf Devonshire Tea and bar facilities available

Mannum Short Cruises Adult $15.00, Child $7.50 (under 4 free) Museum and Short Cruise pass: Adult $20.00,

Child $10.00• Day Picnic Cruises in April $49.00 per person +

$10.00 bus transfer 26th Mannum to Walkers Flat 27th Walkers Flat to Swan Reach 30th Swan Reach to Walkers Flat 31st April Walkers Flat to Mannum

• Mannum - Chowilla, 13 days 12 nights Depart Mannum Wednesday 10th and return

Monday 22nd September 150th anniversary of Chowilla Station, spectacular

Woolshed Dinner Dance and Twilight Cruise. All meals and onshore activities included, bar

facilities on board Coach transfer (Renmark to Mannum) included $1,999.00 per person twin share.

• Berri - Mannum, 7 days 6 nights

Depart Berri Thursday 17th October and arriveMannum Thursday 23rd

All meals and onshore activities included, barfacilities on board

Coach transfer (from Mannum to Berri) included $999 per person twin share

• PS Marion Christmas Lunch Cruise 5 hours, depart 11:00 from Mary Ann Reserve and

return 4:00. Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th. Includes Christmas fare, buffet lunch and afternoon

tea $85.00 per person no BYO. Bar facilitiesavailable.

The Marion is lovingly operated andmaintained by over 100 volunteers who arethrilled to be taking the Marion to sections ofthe Murray into Victoria and New SouthWales.

The historic paddle steamer “Marion” is afully restored heritage vessel built in 1900.This vessel is one of the last operational,original, heritage, steam driven; wood firedovernight passenger carrying side paddlesteamer remaining in the world!

Don’t miss this truly unique Murray Riverexperience!

For further information and detaileditineraries contact Jenny Callander at theMannum Dock Museum on 8569 2733 ormuseum@psmarion.com.

Full cruise itineraries are on our websitewww.psmarion.com.

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Issue Number 87 Mannum Mag Page 25

Committed to Improvement – Mid Murray Council

Ibelieve it is important to outline some ofthe improvements that we have been trying

to implement throughout the Mid MurrayCouncil.

In my experience, having worked as aChief Executive Officer for SeniorManagement at a number of Councils in twoStates, the Mid Murray Councillors arecommitted and diligent in dealing with arange of issues and projects for residentsthroughout the 17 towns in the Mid MurrayCouncil area. Indeed, the Councillors havebeen the main driving force behindimprovements involving better financialmanagement of Council, customer service,provision of services and facilities to townsthroughout the Council area, betterperformance and achievement of goals bysenior management and myself and higherlevels of governance. The budget process forthe consideration of the forthcoming year,commences in late January and consists of anumber of meetings to ensure due diligenceand proper consideration of the provision ofinfrastructure, roads maintenance andconstruction, stormwater drainage, capitalprojects, ongoing services and facilities andrigorous scrutiny of the financialmanagement of Council. The budget is thenadopted in early July after this process.

Every Director of Council and myself nowhave Goals with time-frames (linked to theStrategic Plan) to achieve and these areassessed on a 6 monthly basis. 44performance Goals are listed in theCouncil’s Annual Business Plan and theseare reviewed formally by Council every 4months. A number of the achievements overthe last 12 months within the Mannum areaincluded the following:-

The purchase and full renovation of theOld Mannum Primary School (purchase cost$169,000 and full restoration $235,000),repair of Johnson Hill stormwater drainage,Adelaide Road stormwater drainage scheme,commencement of a new Cascade Road, theMannum Community College swimmingpool for public use, the Mannum SchoolLibrary for public use, the Mannum LeisureCentre (300% increase in gym membershipand a range of programs provided), OPALand Fun for YOUth Programs, Localidentities, Council assistance andcontributions – to the Truck and Ute Show,

Christmas Pageant, Carols by the River,Australia Day, the Visitor InformationCentre and Mannum Dock Museum(including the new interactive “All SteamedUp” display and working Blacksmith Shop),line marking, assistance with the MannumFootball Club upgrade, contribution to theMannum Bowling Club and assistance forvarious developments to ensure continuedemployment (especially for youth). Plannedprojects include the possible “gifting” by theState Government to Council for the 2allotments behind the Old Mannum PrimarySchool for open space and community use,upgrade to the Mannum boat ramp, wharfand Rowing Club launching facilities, morestormwater drainage works and resealing ofroads. We have also tried to ensure bettercommunication to residents throughnewsletters and the Mannum Mag.

There is always room for improvement andwe are continuing to do so.

It is important that Councils have rigorousfinancial management processes in place.We are in the process of improving this. Ourtotal loan indebtedness is $6.16 million as atDecember 2013. Our loan repayments for2013/14 will be $1,428,581 (includingprincipal and interest). Council’s totaloperating revenue for 2012/13 was$19,528,234.

An example of this debt level as acomparison is a person with an annualincome of $100,000 having a $31,000mortgage for their house with an annualrepayment of this loan of $7,400 per year.

The Mid Murray Council’s Level of debt ismanaged on a careful basis by both theCouncil’s Audit Committee, independentexternal Auditors and Councillors. The noncurrent liabilities of Council for 2012/13were $5.69 million whilst the total noncurrent assets were $154.4 million. Privateand public businesses and organisationsassess their financial performance based onfinancial ratios of profitability, solvency andliquidity. We continue to assess the financialperformance of the Council and implementstrategies to improve this. For example, onthe 14th October 2013, a list of possibleincome generation measures, efficiencygains, improvement and cost savingsinitiatives was adopted by Council and weare in the process of trying to implement a

number of these.In my view, the Mid

Murray Councillors are committed, diligentand continue to support and driveimprovements necessaryfor service delivery,provision of infrastructure, improvement offinancial management and bettercommunication with residents andratepayers.

Further, as some of you are aware, thelower end of Randell Street suffered fromsome graffiti recently and Council hasprovided a list of the cost to both Counciland businesses affected to the Police forpotential compensation. We have also beenapproached by Mannum NeighbourhoodWatch to consider the implementation ofCCTV cameras in some locations in theMain Street. A meeting is scheduled todiscuss the level of support, logistics andoperational details, prior to formallyconsidering the installation of such cameras.

In relation to the repair and upgrade of theCrawford Crescent walkway from thelookout to Purnong Road, this has not beenincluded in the 2013/14 budget. However,we are obtaining estimates of costs withinthe next few weeks to see if this work can bedone as soon as possible, for the benefit ofresidents and tourists, given the length oftime that this important track has not beenrepaired.

In relation to the upgrade of the Mannumboat ramp, Mannum Rowing Club launchingfacilities and wharf, onsite discussions andinspections were held with representativesfrom the Rowing Club, Council and residentsand the initial concept plan which wassubmitted to Council is being amended. It isproposed for there to be no additional trailerparking, particularly in front of the MannumRowing Club and no removal of trees. Areplacement toilet facility will also not beundertaken. However, the boat ramp,Rowing Club launching facilities and wharfare all in need of repair. Final concept planswill be put on public display shortly for anycomments.

Please be assured that we are trying toimprove how we provide services andfacilities to our residents throughout all ofour 17 towns in the Mid Murray Councilarea, including Mannum.

Russell Peate, Chief Executive OfficerMid Murray Council

Mannum Golf ClubCompetition Results

Date: 04/01/2014Competition: StablefordSponsor: Pretoria Hotel

W Banks 37 D Jericho 37S Thompson 37 N Warhurst 37T Miller 36 M Morrissey 36T Johnson 35 N Dalton 34

Date: 11/01/2014Competition: StablefordSponsor: Pretoria Hotel

G Bormann 43 D Wilson 43K Dohnt 42 W Banks 41B Logan 39 B Harvey 39S Thompson 38 P Joiner 37

Date: 18/01/2014Competition: StablefordSponsor: Mypolonga Traders

K Dohnt 39 B Harvey 38R Whittenbury 38 D Jericho 37S Kendrick 37 D Gaskell 37

Date: 25/01/2014Competition: ParSponsor: Mannum Ice

K Dohnt +6 D Marshall +5B Hughes +4 S Kendrick +3D Harte +3 R Sciven +3A Allanson +3

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Works, Services and ProjectsUpdate from Mid Murray Council

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

9th December 2013 and Monday 20th January2014 meetings.• Council will not submit an expression of interest for

the 2015 Tour Down Under.• A meeting will be scheduled with representatives of

Mannum Neighbourhood Watch, Police, Councilrepresentatives and main street shop owners todiscuss the proposal for the installation of closedcircuit television cameras in Mannum.

• A letter will be sent to the State Minister for Planninghighlighting Council’s disappointment that it receivedno notification regarding the approval of the PacificHydro wind farm project near Keyneton. PacificHydro will be invited to the next Council meeting todiscuss infrastructure requirements in accordancewith the conditions of approval and the sustainablecommunity fund criteria details and operation.

• A letter will be sent to the State Planning Minister andState Minister for Health highlighting the PacificHydro wind farm issues raised by Mrs Teusner toCouncil and requesting allocation of funding andresources for potential health issues associated withthis development.

• None of the eight reserved matters of Council in theDecision Notification Form of approval (KeynetonWind Farm) issued by the State Planning Ministerhave been included. Reserved matters includerequirements of Council relating to trafficmanagement, stormwater management and otherrequirements. Council will outline its disappointmentto the State Planning Minister and liaise with thedeveloper, Pacific Hydro, regarding Council’srequirements being undertaken for the wind farmdevelopment.

• A report including legal advice on appeal rights inrelation to the approval by the State Minister for

Planning of the Pacific Hydro Wind Farm nearKeyneton was noted.

• Road closures for the Mannum Hot Rod Show onSunday 9th March 2014 have been approved.

• The structural engineers report on the ability to hangChristmas decorations from the light poles in RandellStreet will be forwarded to the Mannum ProgressAssociation.

• Council will submit Murraylands Road, PurnongRoad, Milendella Road and Bower Boundary Road tothe Murray and Mallee Local GovernmentAssociation for consideration for Special Local RoadsFunding.

• An allocation of up to $35,000 will be considered forthe removal of pine trees along the Stott Highway,Keyneton as the arborist report indicates that sometrees should be removed due to poor health and havesurpassed their life expectancy.

• The Sydney-London Classic Marathon Rally (16th

April 2014) road closure for a portion of Pine HutRoad and Murray Road has been approved.

• Following a Randell Street parking review, theparking limit will be increased to 2 hours for theparking areas on the western side of Randell Street,north of the entrance of Shearer car park through toMcLaren Street, and on the eastern side of RandellStreet, north from Wattle Street through to theentrance of Arnold Park. All other areas of parking toremain at 1 hour.

• The maximum dog registration fee has beenincreased to $60. The fee is decreased forpensioners, working dogs, greyhounds, desexeddogs, microchipped dogs and trained dogs.

• A Draft Animal Management Plan, as required by theDog and Cat Management Act, is available for publiccomment.

• Council approved solid fencing to be permitted on theside allotment boundaries of the residential waterfrontallotments in the Mannum Waters development, as

proposed by Tallwood Pty Ltd.• Council, Mannum Rowing Club and Mannum RSL will

discuss a leasing agreement for the Mannum RowingClub clubrooms.

• Council will join with the State Government inundertaking aerial photography, so that there is up todate aerial photographic imagery of the Council area.

• Approval has been issued for $4,000 in-kindsponsorship assistance for True Grit at CaudoVineyards, Cadell on 26th and 27th April 2014, subjectto conditions including recognition of Cadell in itspublicity and a Sponsorship Agreement betweenCouncil and True Grit.

• Council noted that the State Government wishes forschools to be Community Hubs as outlined in the“Schools as Community Hubs Forum”.

• The work being undertaken by the South AustralianLocal Government Association in conjunction with SAPower Networks regarding improving tree pruningundertaken by contractors was noted.

• The State Minister for Education will be requested to‘gift’ allotments 9 and 10 of the old Mannum PrimarySchool land to Council as a partnership between theState Government, Mid Murray Council, communityand potential private developers for community useand open space.

• Further input will be sought to finalise the conceptplans to boat ramps and facilities at Morgan, Cadell,Blanchetown, Swan Reach, Mannum and Calooteand an opportunity will be provided to any interestedpersons to comment on the final design.

• Council has requested the Assistant Minister forInfrastructure and Regional Development to establishthe Federal Government’s new National StrongerRegions Fund in 2014, so that communities have theopportunity of having their Round 5 projects reviewedand potentially progressed without undue delay.

Russell Peate, CEOMid Murray Council

***** Bookings *****Murray Bridge Visitor Information Centre ~ 3 South Terrace, Murray Bridge ~ 10:00 am to 4:00 pm 7 days a week

Phone: 08 8539 1142 ~ www.murraybridge.sa.gov.au“Any remaining tickets will be available at the Town Hall Box Office one hour prior to the show”.

This versatile duo, featuring the beautiful voice of Michelle Gorguia (lead vocalist for the Flaming Sambucas band) and TerryNicholas (on the Grand Piano and vocalising) have combined their musical journeys to make this intimate and uplifting show.Guaranteed to take you back in time and touch your emotions, the show includes songs from Johnny O’Keefe of the 50's toFleetwood Mac of the 80's, songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musicals and also songs from The Flaming Sambucas’ “Abba”

Join us for a complimentary cuppa after 10am

Matinee Series

‘Duo at the Piano’“at the Murray Bridge Town Hall”

Thursday, 20th February at 11 am

All Tickets $15.00 (Duration: 1 Hour)

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Bus: Mannum Murray Bridge Mt Barker Adelaide and ReturnMonday to Friday except public holidays.

School holiday times (when different) are in brackets.

Mannum to AdelaideMannum Murray Bridge LinkSA

8:00am Leave Arnold Park, MannumMurray Bridge Mt Barker LinkSA

8:45am Leave Murray Bridge, SouthTerrace, Information Centre

Mt Barker Adelaide Metro bus 842F9:30am Leave Mt Barker Park & Ride,

Metro bus 842F to Adelaide

Adelaide to MannumAdelaide Mt Barker Metro bus 842F

1:50pm (4:03pm) Leave Harris ScarfeGrenfell Street (Stop G2)

Mt Barker Murray Bridge LinkSA2:45pm (5:00pm) Leave Mt Barker

Park & RideMurray Bridge Mannum LinkSA

3:40pm (5:35pm) Leave Info CentreDetailed timetables are readily available at the Mannum Information Centre.

For more information telephone 8532 2633 during office hours.

Mannum HOSPITAL AUXILIARYCRAFT SHOP

Shearer Car Park, Randell Street Mannum

We Stock A Large Variety ofJams, Pickles, Chutneys and Sauces.

Books, Bric A Brac, Baby Clothes, GiftsRugs, Cushions, Patchwork Handbags

Decorated Hand Towels, Kitchen Hand Towels.

Footy Rugs, Cushions, Scarves, Caps, and Novelties

Opening HoursFriday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday

10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Tinny, Outboard and Trailer

TINNY PUNT 28m. Yamaha two stroke 15HP, as new, only25 hours use. Dunbier fold-up trailer. $3200.Enquire: Peter 0418 817 201.

For Sale

INTEREST FREE LOANSfor items to improve your quality of life

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No Interest Loan Scheme

Low income residents of Adelaide Hills and surroundingdistricts may be eligible for a loan of up to $1000

For further information contact

Mid Murray Support Services 8569 2129ac.care, 11-21 Kennett Rd, Murray Bridge 8532 6303

The Hut Community Centre, Aldgate 8339 4400

Torrens Valley Community Centre, Gumeracha 8389 1711

MannumExpress Freight

Daily Service From AdelaideDaily Service From Mt Barker

Daily Service From Murray Bridge

• All Size Freight/Pallets• Interstate Freight• Furniture Specialist

Phone: Stuart 0420 651 554

Australian Red CrossTHE POWER OF HUMANITY

Cambrai familystore Main Street Cambrai

Wed–Fri and Sun: 10AM–4PM Phone: 8564 5244

Mannum School Community LibrarySchool Term Times School Holidays

Mon, Thur, Fri: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Mon, Tue, Wed (am), Thur, Fri:Tue: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm 10:00 am - 2:00 pmWed: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Wed (pm): 04:00 pm - 8:00 pmSat: 9:30 am - 12 noon Sat: 10:00 am - 12 noon

Closed Sunday and Public Holidays. Further information: 8569 2005

CLASSIFIEDS$5 Classifieds can be up to thirty (30) words and must be PRE-PAID before your

advertisement will appear, unless by prior arrangement. Advertisements over thirtywords cost an extra 20 cents per extra word. Payments may be made by cheque,

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2014 Community Calendar

FEBRUARY

Mannum Garden GroupLions Den, ShowgroundMonday 3rd, 10:00amDVD presentation. All welcome.Contact: Bev ConnellPhone: 8570 4322

Mannum Garden GroupLions Den, ShowgroundMonday 17th, 9:15amExcursion, raised garden beds.Contact: Bev ConnellPhone: 8570 4322

MARCH

Mannum Agricultural ShowMannum ShowgroundSaturday 1st, 10:00am–4:00pmPhone: 8569 2541

Mannum Garden GroupLions Den, ShowgroundMonday 3rd, 9:15amExcursion, water wise garden.Monday 17th, 10:00amSt Patrick Day`s celebration.Monday 31st, 9:15amExcursion to Marne Olives.All welcome.Contact: Bev ConnellPhone: 8570 4322

Hot Rod ShowMary Ann ReserveSunday 9th, 10:00am–4:00pmPhone: 0408 813 905Gold coin donation. Proceeds toMannum Hospital Auxiliary.

Younghusband Trash & TreasureYounghusband HallSaturday 9th, from 8:00amContact: Val TowillPh: 8532 5716See page 10

Country Music FestivalSwan ReachFriday 28th - Sunday 30th

Phone: 0427 662 037Web: www.swanreachcountry.com.au

APRIL

Purnong Trash and TreasurePurnong District HallSaturday 19th, from 8:00amContact: Sue NeatePh: 8570 4303See page 10

Cadell Harvest Festival andGiant Pumpkin Competition

Cadell OvalSaturday 19th, 2:00pm–7:00pmPh: 0428 518 994Web: www.cadell.org.au

Morgan Lions Easter BazaarMorganSaturday 19th

Ph: 8540 2158 or 0438 500 928

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

Every Thursday: Mannum Information Centre Murray Bridge Information CentreDepart Arrive Depart Return

Mannum 10:00am Murray Bridge 10:45am Murray Bridge 2:30pm Mannum 3:10pm1st and 3rd Tuesday: Mannum Information Centre Murray Bridge Information CentreMannum 10:00am Murray Bridge 10:30am Murray Bridge 1:30pm Mannum 2:00pm

Weekly Passenger Service Mannum to Murray Bridge

For information or bookings:18 Alma Avenue,Murray Bridge SA 5253Ph: 08 8532 2633

Mid Murray Support Services

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

March

3rd Men’s Breakfast 8:30am - 10am at the River Bar, River Laneentrance, Mannum Community Club. Gold coin donation.

April

7th Men’s Breakfast 8:30am - 10am at the River Bar, River Laneentrance, Mannum Community Club. Gold coin donation.

2014 PUBLICATION DEADLINESFriday (12 noon) Collating & Folding

February 28 for February, Issue 88 Wednesday 5 MarchMarch 28 for April, Issue 89 Wednesday 2 AprilApril 24 for May, Issue 90 Wednesday 30 April

Email: editor.mannummag@aussiebb.com.auContact: General 8569 7392. Advertising: email Editor.

Deliver: 71 Randell Street, Mannum SA 5238(a service kindly provided by MMSS)

Our email account is provided by Aussie Broadband as a community service

Mannum Leisure CentreMon: 10-11:30am Mini Movers, 1-2pm

Heartmoves, 6:15-7pm XTrainingclass

Tues: 12-1pm Strength For Life, 3:30-4:30pm Tai Chi, 6-7pm Step Aerobics

Wed: 7:30-8am XTraining Class, 9:30-10am XTraining Class, 6-7pmXTraining Class

Thur: 9:30-10:30am Mannum Movers, 12-1pm & 1-2pm Strength For Life, 6-7pm Punchfit boxing

Fri: 9:30-10am XTraining ClassEvening Programs. Mon: Mixed Netball;

Tues: Squash and Men’s Snr Basketball;Wed: Unlimited Feet Dance Studio andSoccer; Thur: Aussie Hoops. Meeting roomsavailable. Kids Parties with stadium hire. Clubrooms and squash courts for hire.

Supervised Opening HoursMembers 24/7 access. All others:-Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

3:30pm-7:30pmWednesday

7:30am-11:00am, 3:30pm-7:30pmFriday

7:30am-11:00am, 3:30pm-6:30pmFacebook page for updates, questions,expressions of interest for Bootcamp,Personal Training, Specialized gymprograms, Rock n Roll Dancing and more!

Further information: 8569 0185Deb Roberts, Programs Manager

Community Meetings Clash Calendar

Email details of regular meetings to:editor.mannummag@aussiebb.com.au

MONTHLY

1st Monday9:45am Combined Probus,Mannum Club10:00am Murray Darlings RedHatters, Café Mannum. 85691438

1st Tuesday7:30pm Agricultural Society,Showground

1st Wednesday2:00pm History Group, MMSS

1st Thursday1:30pm Prayer Meeting forMannum, Baptist Church,William St.

2nd TuesdayPalmerCard Day,LutheranHallPalmer. 8569 4184

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

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

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 & Fri10:00am-3:00pm The Hall, 5Greening Street. 8569 1643

Tuesday & Friday8:00am Walkie Talkies, LionsDen, Showground. Anne 85692850

Tuesday9:30am Prayer & Bible Study,and10:30am Friendship Group,River Word Christian Centre, 3Greening St. 8569 1333

9:00-10:00am Mannum WeightWatchers. Mannum CommunityHub. Jane Kelly 8569 1799.

OTHER

Alternate Wednesdays1:00pm Sewing/Craft &Computing Grp. Baptist ChurchHouse, William Street. Lisa8569 6040, Helen 8569 2886,lisa@mannumbaptist.org.au

Alternate Fridays1:30pm Senior Citizen’s Club,Club Rooms. 8569 2795

Every Three Months7:30pm Neighbourhood Watch.Leisure Centre. CoordinatorRuss Dellow 0428 813 201