mannum mag issue 31 december 2008

Mannum Christmas PageantStreet Party & Fireworks Display

6th December 2008 at 6 pm – Fireworks at 9.30 pm

Mannum Progress Association isproud to announce a change of

format for this year’s Pageantentertainment. It is all about the kids.We will have a free jumpy castle forthe kids to use and the bags whichFather Christmas will give each childhave lots of new items in them.Chinese food is on the menu this year.

The Drumming Monkeys willprovide entertainment for the kids, inthe Pageant and at Shearer Carpark.

Music during the Pageant will beprovided by Southern Districts PipeBand, Strathalbyn Band, MurrayBridge Concert Band, Mannum Choirand Key Country Band.

The Street Party commences withthe Southern Districts Pipe Band,followed by our beautiful dancers

from Mannum Uniting Church DanceSchool, then the Drumming Monkeyswill perform. Key Country Band willprovide constant music, playingCountry, Christmas and Rock musicfor your enjoyment.

This will then be followed by a hugefireworks display sponsored by theMannum Caravan Park. Thefireworks display will continue thefantastic standard set last year.

We are looking for more floats, sokids get onto your clubs, schools andparents to take part in the Pageant -it’s great fun. Let’s aim for more thanlast year’s 77 floats.

For more information, phone IreneLovell on 85692541 or 0429948961.

Irene Lovell

ContentsA Bit of R ‘n R 23Angie’s Cooking Tips 26

Calendars & Dates 28Choristers Corner 8Church Services 3

Classifieds 27Editorial 2Letters 3

Mannum Matters 26Tight Lines 9Police & Neighbourhood Watch 18

Out of this World 8Puzzle 3Under the Toadstool 15

Mannum Upstream FerryReopens for the Holidays

The Mannum Upstream Ferry will operate under weight restrictions over theChristmas and New Year period, during December 2008 and January 2009.

The Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure (DTEI) advises thewooden hull ferry that previously operated at Walker Flat will be used at theMannum upstream crossing.

Andrew Milazzo, DTEI Executive Director of Transport Services, said thatthe wooden hull ferry floats higher than the steel ferry previously used and, withthe improved river levels, enables DTEI to reinstate the second ferry over thesummer holidays.

Mr Milazzo said that environmental factors, such as wind effects on the riverlevel, may affect the ferry’s capacity to operate at all times. However the largerdownstream ferry will continue to operate.

Moving a new, steel hull ferry downstream from Morgan to Walker Flat madethe wooden hull ferry available for use at Mannum.

“Current River conditions mean that a wooden ferry at the Mannum upstreamlocation can operate safely under a load limit, addressing community concernsabout congestion during peaks.” said Mr Milazzo.

DTEI also recently fitted prototype extended flaps to the Swan Reach Ferry,lifting the 12t weight restriction, enabling it to operate at a lower river level.

“DTEI works closely with Riverland communities through initiatives like theFerries Working Group.”

The Ferries Working Group consists of representatives from River Murraycommunities located below Lock One, DTEI, Murraylands Tourism andCommunity Liaison Manager - River Murray, and former South AustralianPremier Dean Brown.

For more information about ferry services, visit the DTEI website atwww.transport.sa.gov.au or telephone 8532 8111.

Celebrating 50 years withMannum Medical Centre

Mary Underwood

Mary Underwood, at 15, beggedher father, - a farmer - if she

could leave school at the end of1958.

He told her that there was a jobcoming up at the Doctor’s surgeryin town, and it would be a goodidea if she applied. With schoolsubjects of book-keeping and typingbehind her, plus a friendly way withpeople, Mary did just that, startingwork on January 2nd 1959.

As she looks back now after 14years as practice manager, on herhalf century of service to theMannum Medical Centre, her eyessparkle as she recalls the early daysof her career. Working five and ahalf days a week, young Mary’swages were three pounds fiveshillings, and her duties includedcleaning, as well as washing andironing the surgery linen.

“Two doctors worked here inMannum then, and did lots of homevisits, many of them out of town. Afull day trip each fortnight wasmade for consultations at both theCambrai and Swan Reach Hotels,plus one or two housebound folk onthe way. We didn’t makeappointments in those days,” Maryrecalls.

“Consultations cost 5 shillings,and a home visit was 7 shillings and6 pence. Delivery of a baby cost 10pounds for a girl and 11 pounds fora boy as they got the nip, noquestions asked!”

Tact and discretion are essentialqualities for this job, and there areman y ac c o u n t s o f M ary’sresourcefulness and adaptabilitytoo. Her willingness to performtasks beyond the call of dutyincluded the cleaning of theDoctor’s utility, routinely used to

transport his pet goat. I believe thatthe goat’s unofficial role waslawnmower of the local footpaths.Debts were written off with home orfarm produce; a pound of butter, ajar of cream, fruit, a leg of lamb,eggs, dressed poultry, rabbit orother home made goodies. Butchanges were coming.

The town and practice steadilygrew, so that in 1998 there were 4full-time and 2 part -time doctors.In 2000, Mannum recruited its firstmedical registrar. Now, in 2008,there are 4 fulltime medicalpractitioners,3 registrars, 1 medicalstudent and 1 medical intern. Thenursing and clerical staff hasincreased from 1 when Mary started,to 14. I get the feeling that she isenjoying herself as much as ever.

The recognition shown by herpractice colleagues is well deserved,along with the gratitude of so manyfolk who have been the recipients ofh e r k i n d n e s s , h e l p a n dunderstanding over the years.

Our thanks to you, Mary, for ajob so capably and cheerfully done!

Elfrieda Wallent

December 2008 Mannum, South Australia 5238 Issue number 31

Mannum Mag Issue Number 31

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Letters tothe Editor

Deadline 23 January 2009 forpublication in the February issue

The Naked Christmas TreeMannum Medical Associates

Are you missing someonespecial at Christmas time?

Why not pop in and make adonation by purchasing a ribbon?

Write the name of your special personon the ribbon and place it on ourChristmas tree

All donations will be sent tothe Cancer Association.

The Annual Christmas Tree FeteSupported by Various Mannum Community Groups

Friday 5th December, 9am to 3pmPerforming Arts Centre, Mannum Community College

Come and support this great community eventA time to get some good Christmas gifts. Come and vote on the bestChristmas tree. There is a door prize and raffles. Come and see theschool students as they perform items throughout the day.

Light lunch and tea & coffee available.Open to the Public All Welcome

Gold coin admission for adults, children admitted free.The money raised will be shared between

The Friends of Aminya and the Mannum College Christian Support Worker

ChristmasLights

CompetitionDig out your fairy lights andtinsel. Get into the Christmasspirit to decorate Mannum.

Judging 9th DecemberBest decorated House and

BusinessWinners Announced

& Presented12th December at

6:00 pmMannum Café in the Motel

Complex

Mannum Progress Associationwould like to thank Jan Bock for her

ongoing sponsorship of thiscompetition.

The 2008 Mannum Christmas PageantStreet Party/Fireworks DisplaySupported by The Mannum Caravan Park

6th December 2008 starting at 6pmFireworks at 9.30pm

Presented by Mannum Progress/ PromotionsEnquiries phone Irene Lovell 8569 2541 or 0429 948 961

Carols by the RiverMary-Anne Reserve

MannumSunday 7th December 2008 at 8pm

With Guest Artistsand

The Town Choir

Water to Spare?Dear Editor,Am I alone in feeling that approval

for a large Marina near Mannum atthis time of such stress on ourprecious River Murray, is bothshort-sighted and dare I say,immoral?

Even if predicted higher rainfallswere to occur, and there is vigorousdebate about the likelihood of this,wouldn’t it be prudent to allow somerecovery before large allocations ofsuch a vital resource were made?

I am dismayed that we cannot seethe folly of our priorities.

Elfrieda Wallent

MHAL’s Annual Christmas PicnicDear Editor,The drought and now the

“financial crisis” are significantstresses that everyone faces at thistime. Quite often stress, if notchecked, can lead to a mental healthissue and if that is not dealt with intime may lead to serious illness.

The MHAL (Mental HealthActivity and Learning centre)understands what causes these issuesto arise, but more significantly knowsmany ways in which to support andencourage people through theirtough times. One such way is ourStupendous Christmas Picnic.

The MHAL has again planned aChristmas Picnic for mental healthconsumers, their carers (family orfriend) and folk with disabilities forMonday 22nd December. It’s a time torelax and laugh, eat lots of food andescape the humdrum of these currenttimes for a while.

There are limited places so callingto book is essential. F 85691643,email [email protected] or dropin to 5 Greening Street and let usknow you are coming.

Terry Udy

Thanks to MMCSSDear Editor,I am glad I went on the shopping

trip organised by the Mid MurrayCommunity Support Service on19-11-08. I had a great day.

The trip down was made interestingwith a general knowledge quiz,mystery number game, a goodie bagand the cheerful company. Once at

the Marion Shopping Centre, it wasstraight into it, shopping at my ownpace (but with company).

Time for lunch at the New YorkBar and Grill, boasting a replica ofthe Statue of Liberty on the frontfaçade and offering a varied menu,mine was delicious that’s for sure. Itwas well worth the visit.

Following lunch it was back to thetask at hand, shopping. Keeping awatchful eye on the time didn’t proveto be too difficult and we met up withthe other happy shoppers at theappropriate time.

Our driver Beryl did a tremendousjob and was extremely helpful,conveying our purchases back to thebus at lunch time, what a relief! Wewere definitely well looked after, itwas an enjoyable outing andabsolutely value for money.

Thank you to all my travellingcompanions for a fun day offriendship and thank you to MMCSSfor making it happen.

Name Supplied

Praise for Aminya TalentDear Editor,Aminya does have talent. For

anyone who attended the concertat Aminya Hostel on Tuesday18th November would have beensurprised at just how good werethe performances by the staffand volunteers.

The concert, which wasproduced by carer MarionMarten and volunteer BrianAlbino, showed that even oldfolks can have fun!

A most enjoyable afternoon.Marion & Brian

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Mannum Show 2009

CONVENERS required for theMannum Show 2009: Wool andAgricultural Produce Sectionsand also the Young RuralAmbassador and Young RuralAmbassador Youth AwardInterested people please contactthe Show Secretary on (08)8569 1616.

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FAST CLIPS.Alternative to paper clips and

staples. Reusable clips, up to 40sheets. Dispenser and 450 clips$30. (Retail approximately $45.)Refills available from stationers.Limited offer. Suit home orsmall office.

Ph: 8569 8112 for details.

AnnouncementsGOLDEN AGE

Anyone wishing to supportprivate meetings on New AgeTeachings in your home townpublic venue after consolidatingperiod. Enquiries contact:

Frank. Mob: 0488 178 996Email: [email protected]

AnnouncementsMURRAY BRIDGE

COUNTRY MUSIC CLUBProudly presents Heartland,

Sunday December 21st, 11:00am - 4:00 pm, Imperial FootballClub. Members $5.00, non-members $7.00. Lunchavailable. Christmas Show.Trading Table, Raffle, Dancing.All welcome. Contact Brian8569 1698.

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Mannum Mag Issue Number 31All 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.

PhotographsWanted

In 2009 the Mannum RSLSub Branch is doing a

presentation to commemorateour 90th.

We would like to borrow anyphotographs that Mannumpeople may have of theirfamily members who served inany war or peace keepingservice.

All photographs will behandled carefully and returnedto their owner. If you can help,please contact Mr JohnRodgers on 0885692338.

Thank you.Mark A Davis, President

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SpecialIssues

Christmas Pageant EditionVisitor Edition

Email: [email protected]: 85692295 (Elf), 85698112 (Denise), 8569 8001 (Pam)Drop in to:CHIPS Office Mannum Information Centre39 Randell Street, Mannum 6 Randell Street, MannumPh: 8569 2129

Email facilities provided by Broadband Anywhere

Mannum Leisure CentreMonday

3:30-5:00 pm Junior Netball6:00-10:00 pm Senior Mixed Netball6:00-8:00 pm Spin Bike and Boxing

Circuit LadiesTuesday

10:00-11:00 am Tai Chi (advanced)11:00-12 noon Tai Chi (beginners)3:30-5:30 pm Junior Basketball6:00-7:00 pm Spin Bike Classes6:15-7:15 pm J u n i o r N a t i o n a l

Karate7:00-10:00 pm M i x e d S q u a s h

Competition7:30-8:45 pm S e n i o r N a t i o n a l

KarateWednesday

10:00-12 noon Carpet Bowls12:30-4:30 pm Card Games5.45- 6.30pm Pilates6:30-7:30 pm Kickboxercise

Thursday9:30-10:30 am Mannum Movers -

gentle exercise class3:30-5:00 pm Junior Mixed Soccer6:30-7:30 pm Men’s Boxing Circuit

Friday10:00 am-10:00 pm

Seniors & Friends Cards & GamesSaturday

9:00-11:00 am-Gym-squashSquash courts, gym, and cardio room

are available during opening hours.Opening Hours

MorningsMon, Wed, Fri: 8:00 am - 12 noonTue, Thur: 6:00 am - 12 noonSat: 9:00 am - 11:00 am

AfternoonsReopening at 3:00 pm, closing at the

end of the sporting program or activity.Stadium and Clubroom hire for

functions on weekends.Further information: 8569 2534

Pam Cutjar, Centre Manager

Clash CalendarIf your Group, Committee or Club has

regular meetings leave the details atthe CHIPS Office or [email protected]

Monthly1st Monday

9:45am Combined Probus, MannumClub

1st Tuesday7:30pm Show Committee, Showground

1st Wednesday2:00pm Mannum Mag Committee,Showground. Ph. 8569 2385

2nd Wednesday9:00am Shared Stitches of MannumQuilting Group. Ph. 8569 1035

3rd Tuesdaypm Palmer Card Day, Lutheran HallPalmer. Ph. 8532 22557:30pm Neighbourhood Watch,Senior Citizens Centre

3rd Thursday11:00am RSL, Mannum CommunityClub

4th Thursday7:30pm Progress Association, MannumCommunity College Staff room. Allwelcome.

Last Monday1:30pm Hospital Auxiliary, MeetingRoom, Esmerelda Street

WeeklyMonday, Wednesday & Friday

10:00–3:00 MHAL, 5 Greening Street,Mannum. Ph. 8569 1643

Monday3:30pm Mannum Town Choir, UnitingChurch hall. Ph. 8569 2295

Tuesday & Friday8:30am Walkie Talkies, Lions Den, ShowGround

OtherAlternate Fridays

1:30pm Senior Citizens Club, SeniorCit. Rooms (Rear of Leisure Centre). Ph.85692795 or 0437797231

Hospital Day CentreEvery

Monday Come and Do DayTuesday Social DayTuesday 9–10:30am Mannum Weight Watchers, F Rhonda 8569 1123Wednesday 9am Yoga Classes, during School termThursday Chronic Pain Management Support Group

F Allison 8569 2473 or F Helen 8569 27692nd Monday 1:30pm Mannum Red Cross1st Wednesday Evening Wellbeing Nucleus, (Evolved from Mediation /

Pastoral Care / Enneagram / Art and Soul Groups)3rd Wednesday 1:30pm Card Afternoon for 500 players4th Wednesday Lunchtime Men’s Group, during winter4th Wednesday Evening Men’s Discussion Group F Ralph on 8569 1264

Hospital Day Centre - Phone 8596 0219

MHAL AGM

Day: Wednesday 3rd, December,10.00 am

Venue: The MHAL, 5 Greening Street,Mannum

MMCSS CalendarMid Murray Community Support Services

Pop in between 10 am - 4 pm at 39Randell St Mannum. Ph: 85692129.

Weekly ProgrammeContact MMCSS

for starting dates and times10 Week Courses

Art Classes, Rosa MilanoMYOBStarting Out on Your ComputerGetting the Most Out of the Internet

6 Week CoursesDigital Story TellingGetting the Most Out of YourComputer

Adult Literacy and Numeracy, areavailable on demand. Please registeryour interest.

Tuesdays5pm-6pm Belly Dancing

at the Mannum Community Club

Thursdays1pm-3.30pm Craft Group

Beading, scrapbooking, cardmaking

Special Events4th December CPR Update at MannumMotel Barn Conference Centre (9 amto 12:00 noon)17th December Christmas FriendshipLunch Mannum Mag

Chairperson: Geoff Skein 8569 2385Editor: Keith Baldwin 8569 7304 [email protected] Editors:

Elfrieda Wallent 8569 2295Pam Mattschoss 8569 8001

Photographer:Jessica Clark 0415 759 281

Secretary: Carol Greening 8569 1609Accounts: Denise Davis 8569 8112


DISTRICT CHURCH SERVICESFor Mannum congregations

LUTHERAN 79 Cliff Street (ph: 8569 2863)Mannum, Sundays 9.00 am, Sunday School 9.45 am duringschool terms. Everyone welcome.

UNITING Corner of Greening Street & Walker Avenue(ph: 8569 1187)

Mannum, 1st & 3rd Sundays 11 am, 2nd & 4th Sundays 9 am

ANGLICAN 6 Adelaide Road (ph: 8165 0313)Mannum, Sundays 10.30 am

RIVER WORD CHRISTIAN CENTRE Greening Street (ph: 8569 1333)Mannum, Sundays 10.00 am

BAPTIST William Street (ph: 8278 3992)Mannum, Sundays 10.30 am

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST 17 King George St(ph: 0419 855 941)

Mannum, Saturdays 9.30 am, Sabbath School 11.00 am

CATHOLIC Mau Street (ph: 8531 1699)Mannum, Mass: 1st Sunday 9.30 am, all others 8.30 am

PUZZLE

How many words of 4 ormore letters can you make

with these 9 letters?• Each word must include the

letter in the shaded box• One word includes all 9

letters

C N T

R H A

S I P

Score: 25 Good 38 Very good 50 Excellent

Mannum Bowling ClubOctober’s Pie Floater Day

This was a fun day held forthe “Night Owls Bowlers”

of the district to try out the newsynthetic greens, before socialnight bowls resumed inNovember.

It was a relaxing social dayand definitely a colourful one inevery sense of the word, withlunch being a main course of piefloaters followed by fresh fruitsalad and ice-cream.

During the afternoon’sbowling, it was good to hear somuch laughter with goodcamaraderie between all teams.Novelty prizes and raffles wereconducted during afternoon tea.

The winning team was theYoung Lions; second TheMasons, and third The MannumClub. The Stunning Mullets tookout the NABA category.

Ellen Holmes, Publicity Officer

Mannum MagAnnual General Meeting

7:30 pm Wednesday 4th February 2009

Showground Dining Hall

As an incorporated, non-profit organisation, we are required tohave public meetings. The main event will be the AGM.

• Presentation of the annual report and financial statement.• The election of the Executive Committee. The committee

includes the Public Officer/Chairperson, Editor, Secretary,Treasurer and others.

• Appointment of an auditor.• Other business.In addition to these items, there will be an open forum in which

you can freely discuss all aspects of Mannum Mag.Come along and talk to members of the production team and

help to set the direction for Mannum Mag as we start ourfourth year of production.

We need more volunteers in a range of positions.Can you volunteer? Come to the AGM in February 2009.

Local Girl Bowls them Over!

In October local Mannum woman,Karen Loechel, represented South

Australia at the 47th NationalAustralian Ten Pin BowlingChampionships held in Canberra.

Karen was selected for the StateSquad following her success at the2008 Masters Games held in PortPirie earlier this year where she wonboth Gold and Silver medals.

In Canberra, Karen competed inNational Team events, individualevents and mixed doubles wheretogether with her doubles partnerJarrod Hill, she was successful inwinning Bronze in the Classic gradeonly being beaten for silver by onepin. This is the highest gradecompetition held Nationallyattracting elite bowlers from aroundAustralia.

Their score of 1999 pins was only138 pins below the Australian record.

Karen also won Bronze in the Bgrade mixed doubles partnered with

husband Kym missing gold by just 84pins.

The State team could only manage8th overall despite the best efforts ofthe entire team.

During the titles some 12,000games were bowled by 490competitors from every State inAustralia.

Karen’s first attempt at this levelwas a huge step up from localcompetitions and the experiencegained in Canberra will be invaluablein the future.

“Thank you” from Karen to all hersponsors particularly Mannum TopDeli, Eichlers Earthmovers, MannumNewsagency and all who supportedher efforts in Canberra.

In 2009 the National Titles will beheld in Mt Gravatt in Queensland andKaren is already planning to improveher performance and is training hardto qualify for selection once again.

Kym Loechel

Karen Loechel with the State Mascot “Mad Max”


Mavis Raines 1923 - 1990Mavis Raines:I know your choice in authors, your brand of cigarettefirst names of both your parents - two folk I never metthe style in which you furnished your spartan Sydney homeeach item in your bedroom, the place you left your combthe faded bathroom curtains, its walls of pink and greenthe home you kept impeccably - a home I haven’t seenwhose services connected, long-standing in arrearsin time were discontinued, unchallenged over years.

We brought you information and slipped it through your doora monument of knowledge rose slowly from your floor.A monument or statement? You prompt us to decide.How insular your life was. Nobody guessed you’d died.

On the 24th of August in Nineteen Ninety ThreeI read you were cremated, a sad celebrity.

Footnote: Mavis Raines collapsed and died alone at home insuburban Sydney while preparing her breakfast. Forensic testsindicated that her death probably occurred during September 1990 -three years before her body’s eventual discovery.

Rest in peace, Mavis.Max Merckenschlager

Angie’s Cooking Tips

Alot of us have very busy lives and with Christmas coming they will only getbusier. So here are some Quick Fix meal solutions.

As they are solutions and not recipes, there are no measurements included.Please don’t be put off, taste as you go, adjusting ingredients to suit yourpreferences. You may just create a speedy family favourite.• Stir fry chicken mince with grated ginger, water chestnuts and spring

onions. Finish with oyster sauce. Spoon into crisp lettuce leaves and topwith chopped coriander leaves.

• Heat a little oil in a pan with a little red curry paste. Add chicken strips anda good splash of water Add green beans and red capsicum strips and cookthrough. Serve with rice.

• Toss sliced potato, canned tuna and chopped parsley through combinedextra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, crushed garlic and thyme leaves.

• Toss hot pasta with sour cream, shredded cooled chicken,cooked mushrooms, chopped spring onion and drainedasparagus pieces, bake until golden.

• Mix cooked chopped corned beef with grated cooked potatoand spring onions, cook into patties. Serve with cabbagesimmered in chicken stock.

Cheers Angi


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Chippy Chatter

Imust say again howcompletely overwhelmed we

were by the support given lastmonth to ‘Chip in for Chips’ bythe local Business Community.The range and number of prizesdonated was truly fantastic.Thank you to everyone whodonated, and those whosupported us. We raised over$1700.00.

The support given by theMannum Community Club andthe Mannum Community SocialClub was completely amazing,however a really special thankyou must go to John, Joan andBrett Wallace who reallyworked so hard to make it allpossible. Well done allconcerned and thank you againfrom CHIPS.

Our last friendship lunch forthe year will be our ChristmasFunction. Watch out for yourinvitations coming in the mail.

We will beg o i n g t oNildottie on the 17th Decemberand we are lucky again to haveBobby Hunter as our entertainer.This year there will be prizes forthe most interesting namebadges. We are hoping everyonewill wear one.

The Christmas fairies havebeen weaving their sparklingdecorations throughout theoffice and Op Shop, andwhispering suggestions for ourfloat in the Mannum ChristmasPageant. We had better getcracking on it! Hope to see youthere.

The Op Shop staff have done agreat job getting the shop frontin the Christmas spirit. If you areon the hunt for some Christmasbits and pieces, pop in, you aresure to find something.

Marion Wilson, Coordinator

South Australian Tourism AwardsVisitor Information ServicesThe Mannum Visitor Information Centre won a Silver Award in

this category.Unique AccomodationUnforgetable Houseboats was the category winner in this section.


Should a skate park and BMX track be provided in Mannum?

Skate Park Committee ReportMannum Skate Park

The Mannum community has held 3meetings regarding a Skate Park for

Mannum in the last month. This followed thepresentation to Council CEO Dean Gollanand Cr. Kerry Yeates of a petition with over700 signatures organised by four young menat Mannum Community College. Dean andKerry informed them that if they want to besuccessful they need Community support.Council then assisted them by sending theirletter of invitation to a public meeting to allbusinesses and organisations in Mannum onCouncil letterhead.

Thirty three people attended the firstmeeting on 20th October with a good crosssection of the community present. 19 peopleformed a committee from that meeting, 6youth, 15 community members and local

business owners.The committee debated four possible sites

and decided that the best location for theSkate Park is the garden area alongsideMannum Leisure Centre, next to Male Road.Council had previously approved this site,but we need confirmation that it is stillapproved. The Leisure Centre will open onweekends if the Skate Park is built there.

Three Sub-committees were formed at the10th November meeting.

1. Design and Planning2. Fundraising3. Advertising and PromotionTo assist in design and planning decisions,

up to 12 committee members will go on abus daytrip to view different Skate Parks onSunday 23rd November.

School students have started a fundraisingCan & Bottle Drive at school with a wheeliebin placed near the school canteen.

As part of the advertising and promotioncampaign, the Skate Park Committee willenter a float in the Mannum Pageant withbike riders riding around a decorated trailerto promote awareness to the rest of ourCommunity.

The next meeting will be held onDecember 1st.

We would like to extend a huge thank youto the Mannum Community for their supportof our youth. We value our youth highly andto see this level of support is encouraging forus all.

Joy Marks

Police Chain Gang

It seems things are a littlebackward around here lately,

like stepping back in time!During November I witnessedthe work of a good old fashionedchain gang at the MannumPolice Station.

Although tethered with the balland chains and with SergeantMick Towie breathing downtheir necks, the Lions weredoing a wonderful job cleaningup the Station grounds andlandscaping the gardens (bothfront and back).

In actual fact the MannumPolice had made a financialcontribution to the Lions Clubfor their future projects and thehard working Lions decided togive back to the community bybeautifying the Police Station.

Great job guys! The gardenslook fresh and neat and I had agreat laugh seeing the ball andchains being dragged around!

Jessica Clark


Mid Murray CouncilRoad Closures

Mannum Christmas Pageant and Street PartySaturday 6 December 2008

On Saturday 6 December 2008 the following roads in Mannumwill be closed between 5:00 pm and 7:45 pm:

• Parker Street (from David Street to the hospital entrance)• Adelaide Road (from Walker Avenue to Randell Street)• Randell Street (from Adelaide Road to the southern side of the

ferry approach).Between 7:45 pm and 10:00 pm Randell Street will be closed

from Trewartha Street to Schuetze Street.Temporary No Parking restrictions will apply along the Western

(Post Office) side of Randell Street from 2:00 pm until 10:00 pm.Temporary No Parking restrictions will apply along both sides of

Walker Avenue from Adelaide Road to Gargie Street from 4:00 pmuntil 6:00 pm.

Please direct enquiries to Rose on 8569 0100.D H Gollan, Chief Executive Officer

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Mid Murray CouncilMannum Office Extension

Plans have now been finalised for the extensions to the Mannum office andCouncil is seeking public comment on the proposal.

Plans of the proposed extension, estimated to cost in the vicinity of $1.2 m,can be viewed at each office.

Written submissions will be received on the proposal up until4:00 pm on Friday 5 December, 2008

Forwarded to: Chief Executive Officer, PO Box 28, Mannum 5238 or emailed to: [email protected].

Further information can be obtained from the Mannum Office,telephone 8569 0100.

Dean Gollan, Chief Executive Officer

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MHAL Report

Howdy Mannum! It’s been all fun at the MHAL over the pastmonth and I have a feeling of warmth to see so many people are

joining in activities they would have avoided in the past. OurChristmas Parade Bird community project has been added to by somany people I can’t remember who did what, but I do know there arepeople excited about showing it off in the street parade!

Our fearless leaders Terry and Ros stepped away for a few weeksholiday and boy did we miss them.

We’ve had new people joining us on our bus trips and for greatlunches, games and other activities. My favourite activity was a tossthe old computer keyboard competition out the front of the hall witha stack of donated prizes to choose from for each player’s triumphantshots.

We embarked on a mystery trip that included lunch for just $3.BARGAIN!

I am also looking forward to the digital music workshop, which willunfortunately be over and done with by the time you read this but I’msure it was really cool. Te he he...

Add your name to our mailing list for the calendar to be sent to youby calling the MHAL during our open hours Mon, Wed, Fri 10-3 on8569 1643.

We’ve got some great things planned for December so we hope youwill keep trying new things and join us soon.

Jessica Clark


A BIT OF R ‘n R [Reflection & Rumination from Rod & Ruth]

There’s a quote that claims men don’t know how to say goodbye and women don’t know when. No doubt there’s some truth in the quote. Whatever the claim,R’nR must now say goodbye. Our time in Mannum has been enriching, but while Mannum is undeniably an attractive and appealing place, the precious giftof this period has been sharing our daily lives with the people of Mannum. So for one last time we share our reflections and ruminations . . .

Ruth: I first left home when I got married at 22. I remember feeling sad tobe leaving mum. I felt like I was abandoning her, that she’d struggle if I wasn’taround. Somehow she managed to get by without me for another 33 years.

I found it hard to say ‘goodbye’ even though I was moving only a fewkilometres away. But it wasn’t just mum. I was also saying goodbye to theoutside room that dad built to accommodate some of his four teenagedaughters and two sons. After my brother left home my younger sister and Igot the ‘back’ room. It became our sanctuary, a haven in a house where it wasdifficult to find physical and emotional space from dad’s loudness.

I was saying goodbye to a space that contained precious memories; momentsof sisterly sharing, consoling, supporting, secretive smoking, the odd imbibe.It was a space where we laughed lots, cried buckets, argued occasionally anddreamed about how our lives would be when we left home. My sister’s ‘dreams’materialized faster than mine and she left two years before me. That meant Ifinally had my very own room.

I was also saying goodbye to the routines and habits of our household. Mumor dad, rain or shine, would bring a morning cup of tea out to the backroomers. This tradition continued for as long as mum and dad were physicallyable.

I was saying goodbye to many things. Little wonder I felt ungrounded, a bitlost.

Since then I’ve had many goodbyes - 15 homes, 12 suburbs and all the peopleI met in those places; a husband, a business and the material assets that werepart of that; a long-term relationship and his family; and the most difficultgoodbyes of all-mum and dad.

When I left the city to live in Mannum I hoped the next goodbye wouldn’t betoo far off. A few months later I never wanted to leave. Now we are leaving andit’s time to say goodbye.

Mannum has been a bit like that special room. Here I’ve found the space togrow and I’ve been given the space to be the woman I am; here I’ve feltaccepted by most, even though I haven’t met the expectations of a minister’swife. Here I’ve had the privilege of hearing the stories and struggles of peoplejust like me. My life has been enriched by those encounters. I have learned fromthem and grown because of them.

I have felt welcomed in many places-in the pokies rooms at the Club andPretoria, at the Leisure Centre on the three occasions I exercised, in the roomsof Aminya residents and as a daily visitor in the Mannum Hospital Aged Caresection; and especially in the homes of people who opened their doors andhearts to us.

I have also had the opportunity to meet regularly with a group of veryspecial people whose consistent, gentle affirmation nurtured me into a sense ofwholeness. I feel complete.

I know it’s time to say goodbye.

Rod: It was a few weeks before Christmas in 1977. I was 23 years of age.I stood at the entrance of the Palmerston North Hospital in NZ with mymother. I knew I would never see her again. I bit my lip, forced back thetears and hugged her and said “see you later!”

A whole 20 odd years of unsaid things were pushed down and I cameback to my life in Australia. When a telegram arrived in April 1978announcing her death, I put it in the glove box of the car, bit my lip, forcedback the tears and went on with my life. After all, as my family hadsuggested, I had seen her while she was still reasonably well.

I was in my early thirties before the grief that I carried came to thesurface. Sadly what I needed to say to her could only be expressed to thememory of her.

So what did I need to say? In a nutshell we had played the Mother/Songame to the end. She was the perfect mum and I was the dutiful good boy,but we both had had a life. I wanted her to know who I was, and I to knowwho she was and how we both felt about that. I wanted to thank her forher contribution to my life, both the helpful and the unhelpful. Suffice tosay, the opening up to myself through that grief in my 30's probablypropelled me into the Ministry because the experience taught me to acceptrather than judge. I wasn’t a dutiful good boy.

Now as another chapter of my life draws to a close, I hope the expressionof what I know to be the real me, has come through in this column. Tohave the privilege of being accepted and loved in spite of my demons anddoubts by Ruth, and to share that learning with you has been both joyfuland frightening. Thank you for listening.

It’s a few weeks before Christmas 2008. I’m 54 years of age and I’msaying goodbye again. I’m not biting my lip or holding back the tears andI want to say thank you.

Thank you for your company, your friendship, your struggles, your trustand acceptance. While my role might have been Rev. Mann, ChurchMinister, “holier than thou”, have no illusions, I’ve been Rod the Man,working out my stuff alongside you working out your stuff and I carrythat sacredness with me.

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Grab 5! is being taught byTerese Reeves from GrowSA.Students had the opportunity ina classroom situation to enjoyhealthy snacks that they may nothave had the chance to trybefore, many finding that thehealthy al ternat ive was“Yummy!”

In each lesson, great emphasiswas placed on the healthyalternatives to the five foodgroups. The children learnt torecognize what is known assometimes foods and were giventhe opportunity to design theirvery own healthy lunch box. NOsometimes food was allowed!

Children also discovered aboutthe tastes on their tongues;sweet, salty, sour and bitter.While this exercise was beingdone with blindfolds on, it waswith much delight for otherstudents, their teacher and

T e r e s ewatched theexpressionson the childrens’ faces.

The students also participatedin the healthy food relay; it wasgreat to see such competitivespirits in the children. In the lastlesson they made healthy miniquiches, and thoroughly enjoyedthe process. Many went home to“Mum/Dad” to demonstrate theirnew found skills.

We hope to continue ourassociation with MannumCommunity College in the NewYear. GrowSA will also beimplementing the programwithin schools in surroundingareas.

Grab 5! has also given theMCC the opportunity toparticipate in the statewidehealthy lunch box competition,where teachers and studentshave the chance to win fabulousprizes. Many teachers reported amarked improvement in studentslunch boxes, while many of theparents were reported to beenjoying the challenge ofpreparing a healthy lunch box!Watch this space for the winningschool/class.

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Charlies’ Christmas

Charlie was a seriously cute babyand he grew into a cheeky,

energetic toddler. Everyone who sawhim somersaulting on the front lawnor racing up the drive with hisskinned knees and ragged shortsinevitably exclaimed “Oh isn’t he atypical little boy!” And he was.

Everyone loved Charlie and Charlieloved everyone - especially his Dad.Charlie would saunter behind Don,trying his best to imitate his Dad’slanky slouch, shoving his hands in hispockets, with his hat tipped to oneside and his lips puckered in a vainattempt to echo Don’s cheery whistle

Charlie was a delight to havearound and Don took himeverywhere, even into his workshed.The workshed was usually off limitsto everyone but Don and he kept thekey that dangled from a plywoodletter “D” in his pocket when itwasn’t locked in his desk. Sometimesfriends and neighbours asked to usethe equipment in the shed becauseDon loved his tools and they all knewwhat wonders he accomplished inthere. A few work mates had solvedtricky problems with the aid of Don’swonderful tools, but always underDon’s close supervision. Mostly hesaid “No”, gently but firmly. Whenpushed he would explain, “Tools haveno brains, they just do what they weremade to and if you make a mistakethey’ll do it to you. It took me a longtime to learn to use those tools. Sowhatever happens out there is myresponsibility.”

Charlie loved the workshed and hedreamed of the day when he wouldhave a key to keep in his pocket. Buthe had to be content with the timesDad would say, “Come on Charlie, Ihave a job for you today.” Charliewould come back for dinner with

sawdust in his hair, grease all overhim and a million questions. His Dadalways smiled and said, “Be patient,Charlie. It’s not time.” When a tiredCharlie had been tucked into bed,Don would look at Charlie’s Momand sigh, “I’d like to teach himeveything but he’s not ready yet.”And Charlie’s Mom would smile andsay, “He’ll grow up soon enough, youwill both have to be patient.”

Charlie got better and better withthe tools and as time went on he coulddo more and more - always underDon’s close supervision. But he stillhad a million questions. And hewasn’t very patient.

Dad just smiled and said “When it’stime, Charlie, when it’s time.” Thencame the time when Charlie decidedthat he was grown up enough andDad wasn’t so smart after all. Hewould soon be old enough to driveand he wanted to know NOW. SoCharlie started hanging out witholder friends, ones who could driveand who could be coaxed to let himtake a turn at the wheel as they racedaround the paddocks just outside oftown. Charlie thought he could drivequite well and when the gang decidedthey wanted some pizza Charlieannounced he would go into townand get it. “Aw, let the kid go. It’sjust at the edge of town,” drawled thegang leader and Charlie was off. ButCharlie couldn’t resist driving pasthis house, just to see what it felt like.He was turning the corner into hisstreet when the little girl from nextdoor stepped off the curb with herpushbike. It happened so fast Charliepanicked, missed the brakes, pulledfuriously on the steering wheel andended up against the tree in his frontyard. He heard little Amandascreaming as he slipped in

unconsciousness.Charlie woke up in hospital with a

very sore head, a leg dangling from asling above the bed and two very grimparents sitting at his bedside. It wasnot an easy recovery. Amanda was inhospital with him and he had to sharethe therapy room with her as theyboth worked to get their legs walkingagain. Amanda got better faster thanCharlie and he was glad she wasgoing to be OK. She even forgave himand let him coax her into trying againwhen it just got too hard. When shewent home she left him the clothTeddy he’d given her with” Smile, it’sgetting better, luv Charlie,” writtenon it. She’d changed it to read “I luvCharlie” and added “xxxoooAmanda.”

Finally Charlie was able to gohome, just in time for Christmas. Itwould be a very quiet one, his parentshad had a lot of expenses from theaccident. He wasn’t looking forwardto it.

His parents didn’t say much whenthey picked Charlie up. He couldn’thelp noticing that they hadn’t boughtthe newer car they had been savingfor. The lounge room furniturehadn’t been replaced either likethey’d been planning. Charlie wentstraight up to his room and stayed

there until dinner.When he came down to eat, there

was very little under the Christmastree in the dining room. He couldn’teat much and finally, unable to bearthe silence any longer, he pushedhimself away from the table. “Mom,Dad, I’m so sorry. I know I waswrong but I don’t know what I can doto make it up,” he cried. Charliespent a miserable Christmas Eve in hisroom. His Dad came up once andstood quietly in the door. All Charliecould say was, “I’m sorry Dad. I’d fixit if I could.”

“Some things can’t be fixed thateasily son”, said his Dad. “You’llhave to be patient.”

Charlie crept down early Christmasmorning and left the gifts he hadmade in the hospital workshop underthe tree. Hanging from a branch wasan envelope labelled “Charlie” and hetook it down and opened it. When hisDad quietly entered the room Charliewas standing there with tearsstreaming down his face. Charlieclutched the plywood “C” with a keydangling from it as his Dad put anarm around his shoulders and said,“It’s time, Charlie. Now it’s time.”

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† Choristers Corner †Having a Ball and All That Jazz!

Many of my South Aussie friendslive in the Adelaide Hills. For

the past four years, just prior to thefire season, the C.F.S. of Scott Creek(named for its most famous son, Scottof the Antarctic) has held its annualfund-raising event, a wonderfulthemed Jazz Ball, starring the oneand only Bruce Hancock and Friends.

Some of the locals, including myfriends, have lost homes, property orboth to bushfires over past decades,so it isn’t surprising that support forThe Firemen’s Ball is enthusiastic.

Sharing both resources and fundsraised with the neighbouring Brigadeof Bradbury, means that the 130available tickets disappear within aweek. Numbers are limited becausethe tiny Soldiers Memorial Hall can’thold a supper dance for more people,plus a five piece Jazz Band with twoenergetic vocalists and Philippe, awonderfully wild grey wavy- hairedFrench juggler, as well.

This year’s theme was the SilverScreen. Just at sunset, people dressedas characters of the movies of the ’20sand onward, began to arrive, andwhat a motley crew we were. Someidentities were readily identified,while others remained obscure.

Antony and Cleopatra bumpedEskies with Indiana Jones, (induplicate) Tarzan and Jane - inretirement - complete with ropes,

spectacles, and bedroom slippersjostled Charlie Chaplin and the MarxBrothers, while an old red 1929Chevvy, spoke-wheeled ute labouredup the hill with the band memberswho had portable instruments. Anold (ex Chinese Restaurant) redcarpet, salvaged from roadsiderubbish collection that morning, ranfrom the roadside “jalopy” to thehall, and took the tootling bandsmenin to join their fellow players and themood was set for a fantastic night.

Mid-way through the evening,trestle tables were brought onto thedance floor by Biggles-type brawnybraves, and the sponge cakes, sconesand sandwiches, plus jelly cakes,éclairs and sausage rolls set the tablesgroaning.

Much time, effort and imaginationby many people had gone intoplanning, preparation and thedecoration of the Hall and there is nodoubt that communities arestrengthened by such events.

Mannum Town Choir is rehearsingfor a great community evening ofvocal and instrumental entertainmentat Carols by the River on December7th at 8 p.m. Bring your rugs,repellent and jumpers and comealong.

Have a safe and happy Christmas.Elfrieda Wallent

Out Of This WorldAstronomer’s Corner

This month is a good time to take a look at the nightsky, once the moon is out of the scene.

The planet Mars is too close to the Sun all month for observation but Venusand Jupiter hold the evening attention in the area of Sagittarius (just a littlesouth of west). Saturn is a morning object in Leo. The march of the planetsthrough the Zodiac is a constantly changing pattern in the Solar System andcosmically just out our front door.

An observer outside of the local group of galaxies to which we belong, wouldsee the Milky Way as part of what is, by some cultures, referred to as thebackbone of the night. We observe a great deal of the night sky through the veilof stars that form the Milky Way and out to the rest of the universe beyond.

The Milky Way is a spiral galaxy but because we are part of it we see it edgeon. It is lens shaped with the constellation Sagittarius somewhere near thecentre.

For many reasons the universe has meaning attached to it as being somewhatlike an ocean, with the many sea creatures being known as constellations.Alongside the ocean theme comes the changing nature of the universe, inconstant motion and with much speculation as to whether it is expanding,static or will eventually contract at some point in the future.

It is said that comets may well travel into other realms as gravity from largeplanets like Jupiter and Saturn dislodge them from a set orbit within ourgalaxy. Many comet tails stretch vast distances, such as 100 million km, yetthey seem so close to us because of their vast extent.

Part of the moving ocean of cosmic mass, comets may help to even out itsdistribution and build surfaces such as the moon and planets that attract themor, as in the early solar system, just get in their way over long periods of time.

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Mannum MagBad Debts

We have accumulated approximately $700 in bad debts. As anon-profit, volunteer run organisation we are able to offer

advertising at very low rates. However, we do have costs to meet.Essentially, the income from advertising has to cover the

expenses involved in producing Mannum Mag.In future, unless special arrangements have been made, accounts

overdue by three issues may result in the advertisement beingwithdrawn. The overdue account must still be paid.

If you are having difficulty, please contact us before youraccount becomes overdue.


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An Australian AdventureVivian Garner

(Sydney at last. The Garner familyAustralian Adventure begins.)

October 3, 1973

It was raining when we arrivedin Sydney and continued to

pour for the next week. TheArcadia passed under theHarbour Bridge and pulled intodock alongside the quay.Through the mist I could see thenew Opera House on our portside, with painters swarmingabout busily getting her readyfor her grand opening. Wewaited an hour on board for ourturn in the dismal rain. We wereunder cover but our baggage,unfortunately, wasn’t. Thecustoms were friendly, politeand efficient and we wereshortly outside and on our wayto a motel.

We were met by an official ofour church, a Canadian who hadbeen posted to Sydney a yearpreviously and he helped us findaccommodation and a friendlyused car salesman with areputation for honesty. We werethree days buying a car. It took awhile to loosen our Canadianpurse strings and pay theseemingly outrageous askingprice. Our Australian friendswere to point out later that it

wasn’t so bad because we couldexpect long years of service. Thehazards of snow, salt and rustdid not exist here. In fact rustwas against the law. There wasan annual inspection that took avery dim view of cars sportingsuch a dangerous and disgustingparasite and it had better beremoved if you wished to drivefor another year. (Actually thatproved to be a bit of Aussie overoptimism - salt air corrodes,hence the rust inspection. Aussiepatriots were not above gildingthe lily a little when we gotcritical.)

We had checked into ourmotel, met by a very obligingmanager who had already put ina cot for the baby. (I had givenup asking for a ‘crib’ on boardship - that was either a cardgame or a slang term forcheating in the English andAustralian vocabulary. My battlewith Aussie English was justbeginning.)

We had two adjoining rooms,one for the children and one forourselves. Once in our own unit,my builder husband took me bythe arm and led me cautiouslytoward the lavatory. “Look,

Viv”, he said, “You can’t closethem.” Startled, I followed hisawe struck gaze. Sure enough,there were louvered windows,half open, permanently angled inthe sash. I had visions of snowblowing through and piling uparound the toilet, it felt coldenough for it. But it was just rainand though a bit did sift in, theroom was tiled, floor and walls,and it did not seem to be doingany great harm. I pulled the doorto. “It’s alright, dear,” Imurmured reassuringly. “Theydon’t get winter here.”

In our part of Sydney,restaurants were not veryplentiful so we settled for fishand chips in our rooms from thetake out bar across the street.The timing had to be rightbecause we had arrived in themiddle of a rotating power strikeand you had to be fast to getyour order in as soon as thepower went on or it would bestill half raw at the nextblackout. It was our firstexperience with union activismin “the working man’s paradise”,as Australia was known in 1973.It made TV watching prettyunreliable but the children were

fascinated, cherishing everylittle interval and watchingavidly for the first sign of lightin the set. Between blackouts Igot our clothes and suitcasesdried out in the laundry room.The motel staff cheerfullyexplained that the usualbreakfast hour might not apply,we would have to eat whenpower was available and themenu would be limited.Everyone was cheery, polite andthought our accents “lovely”.

We took the Parramattahighway west as soon as our carwas ready. The power strike wasstill on and no traffic lights wereoperating. There were no stopsigns and the tradition of “Giveway to the right” prevailed. Sidestreets that had resentfullyacknowledged the might of thered light now recklessly spewedgleeful commuters into thetraffic stream. (Years later, whenstop signs were first introduced,drivers had to be cautioned thatstop meant “stop and wait ’tilthe traffic clears” NOT “stop fora second and then go like theclappers”) We were relieved toget out of Sydney.

To be continued


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Children andFamilies

Community Notice Board

If you were wondering what thebig polka dot cabinet was at

the Mini Miny Mo Store Office,it finally has a sign! It is acommunity notice board with thesole focus on Children andFamilies; the programs, servicesand events that are available inthe Mannum community. Thiswill provide a central spot forinforming parents and carersl iving in the Mannumcommunity.

Often when you are new to acommunity or have just started a

family, you are not aware ofwhere you can go for servicesand support. There are postersdisplayed in a number of shopwindows and on communitynotice boards, but nothing reallycentral. Not anymore…

The Childrena n d F a m i l i e sCommunity noticeboard is availablefor spor t ingg r o u p s ,c o m m u n i t ygroups, schools,kindergartens,family day careand va r io u sother community

services that exist in theM a n n u m C o m m u n i t y .Information can be included thatpromotes new programs, events,services, opening times andcontact numbers so that the

community is beinformed aboute s s e n t i a linformation andcan contact withthe provider.

A n o t h e rpossible usage isto sell items thatare for childrensuch as cots,p r a m s a n dschool uniforms.

If you have

something that you would like toinclude on the notice board,please see the friendly staff atthe Mini Miny Mo store, Andreaand Mikkala.

For further information oncurrent programs and trainingprovided by Pathways forFamilies Project Worker, pleasecontact Suzie Jokic at MurrayMallee Community HealthService on 85356800 or byemail at:

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Andrea Wegener (Mini Miny Mo), JoeMartin (MMCHS volunteer who madethe board) and Suzie Jokic (Pathwaysfor Families Project Worker, MMCHS)


Mannum RSL

At the Annual General Meeting onThursday 20th November the

following were elected:President: Mark DavisVice President: Robert WilliamsSecretary: Robert JohnsonTreasurer: Robert LewisThe next meeting will be held on

Thursday 22nd January 2009.

Please advise the secretary by the12th December if you will beattending the Christmas party on the18th December 2008.

May I take this time to wish allmembers a very Merry Christmas anda prosperous New Year.

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Mannum Ideas Group

On Thursday 30th October twelvemembers of the Mannum Ideas

Group met at the Mannum Club.The group members are people

interested in the community and arenot affiliated with any political party.They have made use of State andFederal, local members of Parliamentin the hope of gaining benefits forMannum and surrounding areas.

Following an enjoyable meal,Chairperson Joan Kreiser declaredthe meeting open and welcomed thetwelve people who attended.

Susie Reichstein, Media andResearch Adviser to Ivan VenningMP Opposition Whip and Memberfor Schubert, reported on currentprogress of previous ideas andquestions put to the group.• It is hoped that the upstream ferry will

soon be operating again, althoughspecific details were not available atthe time of the meeting.

• A skate park committee has beenformed and the Mid Murray Councilhas allocated $25,000 towards thisproject.

• Provision of a local bus forcommunity use has not made anyprogress to date but it will be followedup as it was felt that there is adesperate need.

• The old Primary School site will go totender in December. Our Council hasbeen urged to go ahead with thepurchase of the site and develop it asa community centre covering a widerange of activities for all age groups.

Joan Kreiser asked for furtherdiscussion items and notices ofmotion from the group. The topicssummarised below are among themany ideas raised.

Development of the new marinawas supported by the group butstrong concern was expressed aboutthe infrastructure required by thecommunity to support this project.We have a limited taxi service and asyet no local bus service to provideaccess to the many new developments.

CHIPS is in need of larger premisesto enable growth and furtherdevelopment of the services they offerto the community. It was reportedthat CHIPS currently providestransport for 225 clients through thegenerosity and dedication of 75volunteer drivers who use their ownvehicles. This is just one of the manyservices that they provide for thecommunity. They are supported byCHIPS with funds to cover some ofthe running costs of their vehicle.Support is to be sought for financialassistance to maintain the excellentservice CHIPS is providing to thelocal Mannum community.

The town needs a by-pass for heavyvehicles. Our main street is very busyand is not really suitable for use bylarge transport vehicles. Options werediscussed and they will be followed upprior to the next meeting.

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Redfin are an introduced species of fish that originated from northernEuropean waters. It thrives in the Murray River to a degree where it

threatens many native fish. When caught Redfin must not be returned to thewater.

The Redfin feeds at all depths and can consequently be taken just aboutanywhere. They show a marked preference for the backwaters if the river isflowing quickly, but if not, they are likely to take up residence all over the mainstream.

They have been known to weigh a little over 5 lb (2.3 kg) and are fastbecoming respected by fresh water anglers for their fighting ability whencaptured on light gear. Redfin should be handled carefully because they havesharp spines in their fins and their gill covers are serrated enough for them tocause a sever wound. Redfin can be taken from the bank of a river or from adrifting or moored boat on either natural bait or artificial lures.

Best bait would depend on the locality and the season. The whole year round,worms form a major part of the fish’s diet which give good results, but duringthe early part of the year shrimp and yabby are highly successful baits andaround Christmas, fresh water mussel and grubs are ideal. The most suitablelures would be the medium and small Floppy, Plucky, Wobblers, Spinerfly,Celta and Twin Pal. Using lures, the retrieval speed should not exceed 2 to 3Knots, to allow fish to hit the lure.

PIRSA Fisheries has been receiving a number of reports of people fishing nearthe locks throughout the Murray-Darling Basin; all fishers are reminded thatit is illegal to fish within 150 metres of any lock or weir.

Merry Christmas to all and remember …Tight Lines.Andrew Hill & Jacob Strauss


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From Your Local MemberNew Country Health Plan

Member for Schubert, Mr IvanVe nni ng e x p r e s s e d h i s

disappointment last week at therelease of the State Government’srevised Country Health Care Plan -the Draft Strategy for PlanningCountry Health Services in SA.

The original State GovernmentCountry Health Care Plan outlinedcuts to services in 43 of SouthAustralia’s 66 country hospitals.Following the public outcry againstthe plan, the Government withdrew itand appointed a Country Health CarePlan Taskforce to analyse publicfeedback and subsequently amend theplan.

The amended draft plan recognises

the importance of a hospital in ruralcommunities, and asserts that the roleof the newly formed Health AdvisoryCouncils (HACs) will be critical insupporting the definition and localservice planning in line withcommunity needs. The strategycontains some components of theoriginal plan, with the Berri,Whyalla, Mount Gambier and PortLincoln to be the designated CountryGeneral Hospitals.

Although Mr Venning is pleasedthat the Draft Strategy for PlanningCountry Health Services in SAacknowledges the importance of acountry hospital within itscommunity - for employment and for

the survival in the town, he is wary ofthe promises of increased services thathaven’t been costed.

“... the State Rann LaborGovernment has matched the Liberalspromise in assuring rural andregional communities that no countryhospital will close, and haverecognised that services need to bemaintained and increased, notdowngraded, however I amdisappointed at the lack of fundingdetail included in this revised plan.

“If they are going to deliver on thepromises of the increased serviceswritten up in this strategy they needto include some information abouthow they plan to fund them.”

He argues that asking for publiccomment without giving them all thedetails is “unfair and will only lead toinaccurate feedback being received.”

Mr Venning encourages allregional and rural residents to readthe draft strategy. It is available fromt h e w e b s i t e a twww.countryhealthsa.sa.gov.au or bycontacting the local Health AdvisoryCouncil.

Public consultation closes onFriday, 5th December. Writtensubmissions should be sent to localHealth Advisory Councils or theCountry Health SA Board HealthAdvisory Council.[from Ivan Venning’s media release, Ed.]

From the Coordinators Desk

Christmas is nearly upon us yet again and, as in years past, how it creeps upso fast is almost bewildering.

We have had a fantastic year, with many varied courses and programs on offerfor our community and we look forward to another year of growing with thecommunities demands. We certainly welcome any suggestions for future coursesor programs.

The Emergency Services Expo, sponsored by MMCSS, was a greatcollaboration between Emergency Service providers to bring awareness to ourcommunity. A huge thank you to Jeff Morgan for all his efforts in bringing itall together. A mammoth task well done. It was however unfortunate theweather didn’t cooperate and I suspect this may have kept some from attending.

Our new logo is slowly filtering into the system, ifyou have the time and the opportunity to size it up, let us know what you think.

The Art Classes with Rosa Milano are still going strong, with the program forthis year winding up. Next year will see Rosa back at the beginning of the firstschool term for 2009. If you are interested, please call us or pop in for details.We may look at holding an art exhibition of students’ work next year, as thereare quality pieces being created that are definitely worth showing.

I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of everyone at MMCSS andmyself to wish all a very merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year.

Marion Wilson, Coordinator

Issue Number 31 Mannum Mag

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Murray DarlingsTrip to Victor Harbor

The first weekend ofNovember saw a profusion

of red and purple when the redhatters hit town. Forgetschoolies, this was serious fun!The Victor Harbor retreat wasopen to all South Australianchapters of the Red Hat Society,a total of 47 women (9 of usfrom Mannum) spent awonderful weekend together,building on our mission of “Fun,

Friendship, Freedom andFulfilment”

We stayed at the EncountersConvention Centre, which is runby the Salvation Army. Asalways they really looked afteru s , a n d w h i l e t h eaccommodation is pretty basicthey provide lovely meals, andmake us feel very welcome, at acost that we just couldn’t matchanywhere else. Madame

Butterfly (Jo) did a fantastic jobof decorating her dorm, she eventook her own bedside table todecorate with red and purple,with matching bedding, andeven a purple hot water bottle!

We arrived on the Friday 31st

October, Halloween night, so weall dressed up in our witchescostumes and headed for theCrown Hotel for dinner.Fantastic costumes, some of uswere quite unrecognisable!Saturday we all headed indifferent directions to hit theshops, then after lunch weprepared for our camel rides, butthe camels didn’t show, so wemade our own fun on the beach.

Back to our dorms to preparefor our “No Talent” evening,which proved to be anything but.What a creative, talented bunchwe all turned out to be, we had14 different skits/poems anddifferent forms of entertainment,including an opening speechfrom the Queen herself. TheMurray Darlings put on a busstop skit, thanks go to Lois for

organising this for us (werepeated it at the next morningtea to share the fun with ourmembers who couldn’t get toVictor). The best feedback wecould have had for our efforts onthe night was to hear severalwomen say “my face is achingfrom smiling and laughing somuch”.

Sunday morning started with agiggle, when we all turned upfor a pyjama breakfast, and thenhad more fun and games beforeheading off to check out thelocal markets, shops etc. Theend of the weekend came all toosoon, with tears and laughter allround, with all of us whoattended putting our namesdown for next year!

If you would like to knowmore about our group, theMurray Darlings, please contactKaryn Baker, phone 8569 1438.

Karyn Baker


Mannum Riding Club

With the warm and sunnyconditions, a terrific

attendance set up a perfect dayfor the Mannum Riding Club’sOctober rally.

Alana Schache instructed thelead-rein class. Riding over andbetween poles on the ground,halting and walking on througha bending course with witcheshats made both riders and horseskeep focus on what was ahead.The lesson was finished withrider exercises in the saddle.

Janine Gale instructed the

Junior and Senior riders withmuch emphasis on Position.Control of the horse comes fromthe rider being able to ride thehorse forward into light reincontact using the seat and legaids. The influence of the seatand leg enables the horse to givemore propulsion from behind,which results in submission ofthe fore quarters. Riders becameaware of the true meaning of“Riding the Horse” and thecontrol gained by just a fewchanges to riders position was

noticed by all. Horses and ridersworked hard with great results.

After a relaxing lunch, AngelaStephens instructed on Noveltyriding, with an activity Fun Dayto be held late November inview. With fun and games, oneof the main focuses was how todrop and pick up stirrups. A funday was had by all.

Mannum Riding Club willhold their next rally on SaturdayDecember 6th. All horses, ridersand visitors are welcome.Contact Jodie Swalue 85693030.

Heather Foster

Julie Schache and “Max” ready for their instruction Rachel Gassner and “Nicholas”followed by Leticia Foster and “Zara”bending through witches hats

The Mannum Dock Museum& Visitor Information

Centre needs you!The Visitor Information Centre isopen 7 days a week. There iscurrently a desperate need forvolunteers. As little as half a day amonth would make a difference inour busy centre.

Drop in and speak to oneof our Coordinators ortelephone 8569 1303.

Alison Farley, Coordinator,Visitor Information Centre

Special Edition

An article in September’sAdelaide Review caught my

eye recently. Confused by theFriday afternoon rush alongNorth Terrace, an anxious duckwas escorted across the terraceto the Torrens River side by ayoung woman, who, with mobilephone to her ear, held up trafficwhile coaxing and reassuring hernervous friend to ignore all thatworried it and follow her. Carsstopped and waited. No onehooted. And with the duck safelyacross, the girl dashed back to abus which (it was clear) waswaiting for her. To quote: “Atevery turn, the duck-walkrequired not simply cooperationbut altruism, the willingness ofindividuals to incur personalcost for the benefit of another.”

I am heartened by signs I seeof a strengthening in publicwillingness to “incur personalcost”. The huge number ofpeople who regularly offer theirservices free to their communityis testament to this. I seecommercial TV programs whichaim to empower people toreduce their footprint on Earth. Isee world leaders conferring andacting rapidly to resolve theworld’s financial difficulties andcreate a new system which won’tallow greed to dominate. Weelected a government inAustralia that was willing to say“sorry” for past injustices by awhite Australia. And the electionof Barack Obama has given ourworld hope for a more sociallyinclusive future. Every person isa one-off, priceless, specialedition.

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100 Word ChallengeIndulgence

“Ibought four at $1. 60 each. I bloomin’ well enjoyed eatingthem all, - at once!” she said. The old eyes flashed

defiantly, but met unanimous approval. “Hang the expense,” hervoice was softer, “I’ve only had apples and bananas for months!”The smell of ripe new season’s nectarines had seduced her,stirring memories of youth and distant summers. Here now, whereshe lives to be near her daughter, winters seem endless, while thecold settles in every joint she didn’t know she had. We oftenregret our economies, but seldom regret our extravagances.

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Large Print EditionSponsors Required

In May of this year we began a trial of a Large Print Edition,distributing it to several organisations providing services to those

whom we thought would benefit from such an issue.Among those organisations are Aminya Village and Hostel, Day

Care Centre, Mannum Community Library and the MannumHospital. They all report that it is a valuable service for their clients.

Besides the clients at these organisations, several members of ourcommunity have arranged to collect a personal copy of the LargePrint Edition.

The comments during the past seven months confirm that there isa need for a large print edition. However, its viability is compromisedby the cost of producing it.

Sponsorship

We need one or more sponsorsto support the publishing cost.

Four sponsors could cover thecosts for the Large Print Edition ifthey each made a donation of $10to $15 per month.

Your sponsorship will beacknowledged using:• the name of your company or

organisation,• the service you offer, if the name

is not self descriptive, and• a logo or other symbol

representing your services.This will be similar to the

example at the right, and would bein every standard issue and LargePrint Edition.

Please contact Geoff Skein, 85692385, if you would like to offer afull or shared sponsorship of theLarge Print Edition of MannumMag.

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To offer your support contactGeoff Skein 8569 2385

Juaneta Gower’s Autograph Book 1912

Several years ago I wrote aboutan old autograph book I

found belonging to Nettie Reschkeof Mannum in 1910-1916.

I was very pleased when BarbaraMcDiarmid wrote in to theMannum Mag later withinformation about some of thecontributors.

I have since found another little “treasure” from the same era butstrangely there are no repeated names. Perhaps Juaneta and Nettiemoved in different circles.

The autograph book was given to Juaneta by Mr and Mrs T.L.Brophy and Kathleen on 11/1/1912.

Quite a lot of the surnames within the album’s pages are listed inthe Mannum Community Guide phone numbers section. There are noGowers listed, however there are a lot in the White Pages. Perhapssome of the following names will be of interest to somebody inMannum or environs.

In some cases I may have deciphered the handwriting wrongly andI am puzzled by some of the addresses, for instance “Pine Grove”Fairview and “Pine Grove” Mannum. I am listing them in the waythey were written.

The contributors in alphabetical order are:-Alice Brophy (Tremont), J. Brophy, Annie Buckley, Eva B. Buckley (Daisy

Bell or perhaps Daisy Dell), Clive W. Daly, E.M. Daly (Williamstown), G.T.Daly (Springfield - Mt Crawford), W.H. Daly, Alf H. Egel (Pellaring Flat - born1894), R. Fromm (Frogmore), Ada E. M. Gower, E.M.B. Gower, Juaneta L.E.Gower (“Claremont”), Mabel L. Gower (“Briar Burn” Reynella), Sarah Gower(Glen Vale, Mannum), W.R. Gower (Glen Vale), Isabella M. Grigg (“Fern Hill”,Springton), Ida Groth (Pellaring Flat), Olive Groth (“Hill View Farm”, Mannum,A. Lindner (Mannum), C. Loechel, G. Harold Macoherson (Mannum), A.E.Mann, Effie Mann (Pellaring Flat), Katie E. Balfour Mann (“St Clair”, PointSturt), Annie Masters (“Pine Grove”, Fairview), E.C. Masters (Fairrview),Mabel Masters (“Pine Grove”) N. Nicholson (Naracoorte), G. Parkes(Glandore), Florrie Pfeiffer (Murray Bridge), A. Read (Mannum), Maurice Rich,C.A. Rochow, P.A. Scheer, Neta Scheer (Mannum), Minnie F. Seidel (MtPleasant), R.J. Speck (Mt Crawford), Elsie M. Spurling (Glencape or perhapsGlencope, Waikirra Line), D.R. Stott, A.V. Vivian (“Pine Grove”, Mannum),Alick Vivian (“Pine Grove”, Mannum), Ivy Vivian, W. Vivian, Benno Werner(Mannum), Hilda Werner, Ida A. Werner, J.H. Werner, D.M. Wilson(Williamstown), F. E. Winton, & lastly Lily M. White (“Linger & Die Farm”Mannum). Can I possibly be reading this correctly?

Jo Kader

‘Juaneta Gower’ is your name,‘Pellaring flat’ your station.Happy happy be the manWho makes the alteration.

When you are old & cannot see,Put on your specs & think of me.M.A. Read - Mannum.

Mannum Senior Citizens Club

The Memories concert heldon October 18th was a great

night out.The audience laughed and

sang their way through theevening, enjoying all the songsof the war years, and the skitswere hilarious. Some of theaudience were enticed to takepart in some of the items too.

The response from theaudience after the show was allpositive and they would like tosee this group return again nextyear.

One comment we were pleasedabout was that the SeniorCitizens should be commendedfor bringing in entertainment forthe town. Nice to hear, and aconfidence booster for us. We

will endeavourto br ing ingroups eachOctober if possible.

Last year it was the AdelaidePolice band. Perhaps we canfind another “people pleaser” tocome next year. We hope thatthe Mannum people will supportus by coming to the show.

I’ll report on our afternoonconcert with the BarbershopChoir from Adelaide, in the nextissue.

In the meantime, if you wouldlike to join our club, come alongand meet us. Any enquiries canbe answered by secretary LoisRand Ph. 85692795.

Lois Rand


The Lion’s October CharityAuction at Swan Reach was

a great success with over $2000being raised. Elders auctioneersRob Brown and Jim Havelbergwere in fine form making theauction a “stand up comedyshow”. Many thanks to thosewho donated goods and to thosewho collected and stored them.

We are very pleased toannounce that funds have beenmade available to Adam ofSwan Reach for the acquisitionof his special walker.

The Club wishes to thankMannum Mag, The Leader,

River News, Murray ValleyStandard, Riverland Weekly,Radio 5MU, Radio 5RM,Cambrai School and Store,Sedan Antiques Store andSchool, Swan Reach School andStore and Nildottie Store.

In November the club will behosting a zone morningconference with lunch to followat the Swan Reach Lions Den.These conferences are held fourtimes annually and are a greatforum for the exchange of ideasabout successful club activities.

Invitations have been issuedfor a free Seniors and Isolated

Christmas Lunch at the NildottieHall. We are delighted that MidMurray Coaches are transportingpatrons from Cambrai, Sedanand Swan Reach at aconsiderable discount andNildottie Hall Committee hasdonated full hall hire.

This popular event has beenheld in the Cambrai Hall formany years so many will belooking forward to a change ofvenue punctuated with the usualraffles and entertainment bylocal individuals and groups.

Early in March 2009 aProgressive Dinner in the Swan

Reach Area is planned as a fundraiser. If required, a bus may bemade available for patrons toenjoy nibbles, soups, maincourse and desserts at variousvenues including the SwanReach Bowling Club. We hopeto have tickets for sale early inthe New Year for this eventwhich has proved very popularwhen held in the past.

Geoff HennigPresident & Publicity Officer

Ridley LionsCharity Auction, Huge Success


Mannum Country Fire Service

Each month we will report on the incidents and activities of the Mannum CFS Brigade. Ourprofessionally trained CFS volunteers give of their time and expertise to protect life, property and

environment, contributing to a safer community for all.In addition to the incidents listed below the Mannum CFS Brigade has collectively undertaken

approximately 160 hours training in the past month.September - October (8 Incidents)12/10/08 Investigate Fire at Mypolonga - Stop Called.

Incident Man Hours = 7.5014/10/08 Assist SAAS - Medi-vac - Mannum Oval, Mannum.

Incident Man Hours = 5.2420/10/08 Road Crash Rescue - Single Car Rollover, East Front Road, Younghusband.



Incident Man Hours = 25.1003/11/08 Grass Fire - Sanderson.

Incident Man Hours = 16.1505/11/08 Grass Fire - East front Road, Younghusband.

Incident Man Hours = 5.3510/11/08 Illegal Burning - Purnong Road, Mannum.

Incident Man Hours = 6.30Total Man Hours for the Month = 85.46

Terry SchutzCaptain, Mannum Country Fire Service

Mannum Police

Reported crime for theperiod from October

22 to November 17.

Mannum23/10: Property Damage

A window was broken at MannumCommunity College.

24/10 - 27/10: TheftBuilders equipment stolen fromSanctuary Drive.

25/10: Assault and TheftMobile Phone stolen after victimassaulted on Bolto Reserve.

29/10: MurderA shooting in a property onBerryman Avenue.

31/10 - 01/11: Property DamageBroken window by rock thrownfrom Cliff Street at a property onRandell Street.

02/11 - 03/11: TheftA key to a pump stolen from aproperty on Kartoum Road.

06/11: TheftTrailer stolen from a property onKartoum Road.

08/11 - 10/11: TheftPlants from a property on MaleRoad.

12/11: TheftMobile phone stolen on RandellStreet.

14/10: Damage PropertyBroken window in a property onEast Front Road.

15/11: AssaultVictim bitten at the Bolto Reserve.

Walker Flat12/10 - 25/10: Break and Robbery

Generator stolen from a caravanon Loxton Road.

Apprehensions25/10 Assault and Theft

(plus 2 others), Mannum09/11 PCA

River Lane14/11 Unregistered/UninsuredVehicle

Adelaide Road.

There were 15 Drivers reported forvarious traffic offences in the districtand six cautioned. Most of them werevisitors.

Bicycle HelmetsPolice are concerned about what

appears to be an increase in thenumber of children, and adults forthat matter, riding their bikesaround town without helmets.

The Australian Road Rules statethat ALL people, regardless of agemust wear a helmet that complieswith regulations. The helmet needs tobe done up when being wornotherwise there is no value in wearingit, as it will fall off as soon as thewearer falls from his bike.

$100 on the spot fines apply tobreaches of the rules.

Inconsiderate ParkingThere is also concern

about the way people are leavingtheir vehicles in the middle of RandellStreet while the driver goes intonearby shops. Police realise thatRandell Street is not very wide andthere is a considerable amount oftraffic which uses the road duringdaylight hours. Pedestrians of allages are put at risk by having tonegotiate vehicles left “abandoned”in the middle of the road, forcingother vehicles to pass them on theincorrect side of the road. Againsignificant on the spot fines apply forbreaches of the relevant law.

With Christmas approaching wedon’t want to have it ruined by anavoidable crash and potential loss oflife.

From experience, I know that itdestroys the joy and pleasure thatshould be experienced at this time ofyear.

LandscapingMannum Police would like to

thank the hard working members ofthe Mannum Lions Club for theirefforts in improving the appearanceof the Police Station. Most of thework has been done except for theplanting of some shrubs and smallbushes.

Sergeant Mick Towie

Contacting MannumPolice

U r g e n t e m e r g e n c yassistance call 000. For policeattendance call 131 444.

If you need to contact us forother matters either visit thestation or call 8569 2211.

This may be answered bythe Murray Bridge station.They will contact us by radioand then we will contact you.

Your police are available 24hours a day.Emergency 000Police attendance 131 444Mannum Station 8569 2211

From the Lions DenMannum Lions

Members have been very activewithin the community during

the last month.They carried out ext ra

landscaping at the rear and side ofthe Police Station, but are nowwaiting for the appropriate time toplant natives to beautify the area.

We also assisted the Mid MurrayCouncil at Mary Ann Reserve byerecting the fence surrounding theplayground at the northern end ofthe Reserve.

A successful revamp of the LionPark on Purnong Road has beencomplet ed. We have alsomaintained our can and bottlecollection.

Our Annual Auction was a greatsuccess, even though the day wasquite blustery. Special thanks go tothis year’s Auctioneers, JimHavelberg and Wayne Chadwick.Without their assistance we couldnot conduct such an event.

We will be participating in theChristmas Tree Festival again thisyear and also the Christmas StreetParty, where we will be cooking asausage sizzle and selling ourChristmas Stocking raffle.

Lion Christmas Cakes andPuddings are now available atvarious outlets or contact LionJohn Rosser.

Tickets for Our ChristmasStocking Raffle will be available inRandell Street from Dec 1st and willbe drawn at the Mannum Club onFriday December 19th.

We wish you all a safe, healthyand happy Christmas Season.

Val Pym, Publicity Officer


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Mid Murray Council

Those present at the 10th Novembermeeting were saddened to hear of

the recent death of David Townsend.David was a Councillor of MannumDistrict Council and Mid MurrayCouncil for some 18 years.

As a mark of respect andappreciation of David’s considerablecontribution to the local communityover all those years the meetingopened with a minutes silence.

Although no motion about it wasput at the meeting, the Draft Strategyof Planning Country Health Servicesin SA was discussed. The salientpoints are:P No country hospital will closeP At a minimum country hospitals

will• Provide a fundamental level of

emergency services• Have a capacity to undertake

minor procedures• Support admissions for the

elderly including respite care• Provide access to hospital

beds or in-home support forpeople requiring palliative care

This new document is an excellentexample of people power at work.

One ofcounci l ’ sm o r eimportant committees is theDevelopment Assessment Panel, towhich Cr M Rudloff, Cr J Howie andCr M Morrissey have been appointed.

T h e N a t u r a l R e s o u r c e sManagement (NRM) Levy is includedon the council’s rate notice. This levyd o e s n o t g o t o c o u n c i l .Unfortunately, legislation requiresthat council collect it on the behalf ofthe NRM.

Council approved the request forfunding by The Friends of MannumWalking Trails to have their guidesto the trails professionally printed.

Each November, Council isrequired to determine the members’allowances for the next twelvemonths. This year Counci ldetermined that a 5% increase wasjustified. For several years Councilshave been waiting for the governmentto appoint an independent tribunal todetermine allowances, but this hasnot happened.

Brian Taylor

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AutomotiveOriginal & Custom Re-trims ~ Trucks & Tractors

Speed & House Boats ~ Boat & trailer Covers ~ Tarps

Quality Restoration of all timber furnitureChairs ~ Tables ~ Sideboards ~ Meat Safes

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Mannum Red Cross

The Mannum branch held theirthird Card Luncheon, Trading

Table and Raffle for the year onOctober 23rd at the Uniting ChurchHall. Members came from Mt Barker,Jervois, Murray Bridge, Palmer andthe Barossa Valley.

A two course meal was served forthe luncheon, after which the gamesbegan: both 500 and Bugs wereplayed.

Barry Burdett from Mannum wasthe 500 winner.

Doreen Borchardt from Jervoiswon the Bugs competition.

Maisie Philpotts from Mt Barkerwon the Special Prize.

A total of $636 was raised.To conclude a successful day,

afternoon tea was served.At the October monthly meeting,

arrangements were made to have astall at the Christmas Tree Fair onDecember 5th at the MannumCommunity College.

Our Break-up Christmas Lunch, onTuesday 9th December, is yet to befinalised.

Rae Bottroff


Mannum WalkieTalkies

On the 24th October theMannum Walkie Talkies

went to Nuriootpa for one oftheir many walks. The weathercould not have been better.There are some great walkingpaths in this lovely town andeven with the dry weather wehave experienced the scenerywas beautiful.

We really enjoyed our walk.Some of us even took the time tohave fun on the swings andseesaw in the playground. Itgoes to show that we are stillyoung at heart, doesn’t it?

After a picnic lunch in the parkwe walked around the streetschecking out the shops. Whenwe had all had our fill wetravelled back to Mannum.

A great day was had by all ofour group. We are lookingforward to our next walk.

Trish Uzzell

Real Estate Mannum News

Christmas Appeal

Elders Real Estate Mannum issupporting Murray Bridge Salvation ArmyChristmas Appeal this year and we wouldlike to invite you to join.

Did you know that 1 in 7 disadvantagedAussie kids live in a household where noparent is employed?

Sadly, many of these kids go without apresent on Christmas morning becausetheir families cannot afford it.

To help bring a smile to a child’s facethis Christmas, simply bring in a new toyor/and book (unwrapped) for collection byMonday 15th December 2008. Help usput a smile on a child’s face on Christmasmorning.

Guess the lollies

Drop into Elders Real Estate Mannumoffice for you chance to win a NINTENDODS LITE. All you have to do is guess howmany lollies are in the jar. Yes it is thatsimple and entry is free.

For more information on any of the above topics or for all your real estate needs talk to the friendly,professional team at:

Elders Real Estate Mannum RLA 46286 Ph: 8569 1003.Rob, Jim, Marc, Ros & Danielle www.elders.com.au/mannum

Marina Boost to Mannum Economy

The State Government announced conditional approval of a newresidential marina development at Mannum. This project forms part oftheir proposed houseboat mooring and marina strategy for the RiverMurray in South Australia. The marina will be known as ‘MannumWaters’ and involves an initial investment of $15 million by the time theproject is fully constructed.

This show of confidence in the Mannum area by the developerTallwood Pty Ltd and State Government will have a positive flow oneffect for all Mannum residents, businesses and anyone looking toinvest in our area.

To have a boost to our economy like this in a time of world economicturbulence definitely is a win win situation!


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Under The Toadstool“Why is there no attempt to understand the song of the birds”

Pablo Picasso

Finally, over - I think -, the loss ofmy shimmering watery outlook

as the lagoon dried up, I’m enjoyingthe dry dark brown landscape with itscontrasting green emergingvegetation.

Seeing the start of a new cycle asnature responds to challenges ofchanging weather, makes me think ofthe challenges we face as a species, aswell as of philosophical challenges,such as those posed by ProfessorR a i m o n d G a i t a i n h i sthought-provoking book ThePhilosopher’s Dog.

Currently, my philosophicalchallenge is towards blackbirds,members of the thrush family. Iendeavour to disregard their songs,telling myself that they are producedby introduced birds which are pests,but black birds despite their pariahstatus in the lands of the SouthernHemisphere, whistle and sing sobeautifully that they are impossible to

ignore. It is almost theconverse of “I love you, but won’ttolerate your behaviour” whichbecomes “You are loathsome birds,but I love your songs.”

One day recently, finding anopportunistic nest-building heap oftwigs and pea straw above an outdoorsecurity light, I watched the potentialparent flee in panic before I removedthe material. With a broom handle Iplaced a yoghurt container in itsplace as a deterrent before steppingback, quite pleased with my efforts tothwart the breeding of black birds onmy verandah. But then came theconfusion, shame and amazement.The bird, from its nearby perch in thevine leaves, having observed mydestruction of hours of its nestbuilding, sang a song of such clearjoyous beauty and optimism. Could itbe that I was being forgiven by ablack bird?

Elf

Young, old, in between - the MannumDock Museum & Visitor Information

Centre needs you!The Visitor Information Centre is open 7 days a week. There iscurrently a desperate need for volunteers. As little as half a daya month would make a difference in our busy centre.Drop in and speak to one of our Coordinators or F 8569 1303.

Alison Farley, Coordinator, Mannum Visitor Information Centre

Stupendous Christmas PicnicThe MHAL annual Christmas Picnic for mental health consumers,

their carers (family or friend) and folk with disabilities.

Monday, 22nd DecemberIt’s a time to relax and laugh, eats lots food and escape the

humdrum of these current times for a while.

There are limited places so booking is essential

F 8569 1643, Email [email protected] ordrop by 5 Greening St and let us know you are coming.


Hospital ProgrammesPhone 8569 0200

Audio Clinic: for appointmentsphone 1800 057 220Breast Cancer Support Group:Contact Gina on 85691826Child & Youth Health Services: Contact 1300 733 606 for appointmentChronic Pain Management Support Group: Phone Allison on 85692473 orHelen on 85692769Community Midwifery Service: phone 85690200 to make a bookingCommunity Nursing Service: Murray Mallee Community Health Service Phone8535 6800.Hire of Crutches: visit the hospital or phone 85690200Mannum Domiciliary Care Services: phone 85690240 or through the hospitalon 85690200.Meals on Wheels: Doctors referral necessaryOptometrist: For an Appointments Phone 8569 0200.Physiotherapy (Private): Consulting Mondays, Wednesdays and FridaysAppointments Phone 8569 0200.Private Podiatry Service: Appointments made at Mannum Shoe Store Phone8569 1366.

Mannum Medical Centre – Phone 85690222*Asthma Clinic / Continence Clinic / Diabetic Clinic / Dietitian / Hypertensionclinic / Immunisation / *IMVS Collection Centre / Youth Clinic / Mental HealthNurse / Psychologists / *Physiotherapist (Public) *Home Aged Care Assessments/ *Home Medication Reviews / *Echocardiograms / *Centacare-Family Well-Being Support

*Doctor’s referral required

PERTINENS AD POPULUSREACHING OUT TO THE COMMUNITY

Music ExpoShowground Expo & Market

What a difference a daymakes… Sunday, 2nd

November 2008 was overcastwith thunder threatening rain inthe morning and then burst intobrilliant sunshine. The Barbequewas sizzling with bacon, eggsand sausages and the sound ofyoung singers was coming fromthe Dining Hall where peoplewere sitting quietly with aCappuccino and Cake listeningto our local young talent.

Our President, Geoff Skein,wore many caps on the day - hemade the Cappuccinos, held theMicrophone for anyone whowanted to perform, was themaster of ceremonies and theConvener of the Music Expo -Wow!

Vocalists, Tamika Godlemanand Shamika Farley, are younggirls with big futures.

Andrew and Paul playedGuitar and sang some greatsongs that we were able to relateto and John Francis performed

with his usual professionalismand everyone enjoyed theirperformances.

Eliza Parker spent a good dealof time busking around theMarket singing some wonderfulCountry Music. Her aim for thefuture is Tamworth.

The talent was varied and wecontinue to be amazed at theyoung talent in and aroundMannum - again, everyone whop a r t i c i p a t e d i s t o b econgratulated - well done!

The Market was well attendedand everyone enjoyed thesinging, which was played overthe loudspeaker so that everyonecould participate. There wereclocks of all shapes and sizes,dolls galore and plenty ofwooden craft to meet many andvaried needs. Plants, Books,odds and ends and many otherthings to tempt us all, wereavailable.

Rosalie Mead, Show Secretary

Irene Lovell, Markets Convener,at her Crafts & Curios stand

Eliza Parker Shamilka Farley

John Francis

mannum mag issue 31 december 2008

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