Canowindra Phoenix Issue 213

The Canowindra Phoenix Wednesday 11 July 2012 Issue 213

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Snippets... Lions: Club Canowindra will be holding a street stall from 9am this Friday 13 July out the front of the Library on Gaskill Street. Buy a ticket in the wood raffle & support this great community organisation. HEYWIRE: is a competition for people aged 16-22, to submit a story about life in Australia outside the major cities. Your story can be created in any form of media: text, video, photography or audio. And if you are selected as a winner, your story will feature on ABC Local Radio, ABC Radio National, ABC TV and abc.net.au and you'll also score an all-expenses-paid trip to the Heywire Regional Youth Summit in Canberra in February 2013. So if you're bored these school holidays, with "nothing to do" have a look online at www.abc.net.au/heywire Homemades: we have fantastic Cooks in our region, so now is the time to start thinking about the great sections you can enter into the Cobley Pavilion at The Show. There are fabulous sections for children of all ages, & this is a wonderful opportunity to enhance their creative culinary skills, & to learn from family & teachers. Highlight sections for men are up & running again this year, so come on guys unearth those kitchen skills and done an apron. The prestigious ‘Special Rich Fruit Cake’ section is happening again & the Winner at Group level will compete at the Royal Easter Show. There are sections to suit everyone, so get involved & be part of this annual Community Event, challenge your friends, family & neighbours to see who is the better cook! For further information please contact Deb on 6344 2490. Deadlines: this issue seems to be saturated with events closing this Friday 13 July, being: nominations for the 2012 Carers Awards; seats at the NSW Farmers Member Grains Forum being held 17 July in Sydney; & the Year of The Farmer Blueprint survey. Daroo: congratulations to the Canowindra businesses who have received their assessment forms from the Daroo Business Awards Committee this week. The awards are not based on popular vote but recognition of excellence as determined by independent judges. Assessment forms are to be completed & returned by 31 August & the presentation evening will be held 2 November at Manildra Community Hall. Canowindra should have a large contingent again this year, & if any help is needed completing the forms, please contact Belinda Keniry on 6392 3267 or [email protected]

HELPING HABITAT FOR HUMANITY About 40 volunteers will be descending on the Habitat for Humanity building site at 11 Preston Street in South Canowindra, the weekend of 20-22 July 2012. Everyone is invited to come and inspect the progress of the project or even volunteer help. Bunnings will be providing a sausage sizzle for lunch on the Friday, and everyone is welcome to come and have a look, pick up a tool or brush and be part of an amazing community venture. Pictured above is James Isaacs, project manager, and Corey Knight in front of his very nearly completed new home.

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Chicken & Broccoli Pie 2 sheets shortcrust pastry, thawed or fresh 2 tbsp olive oil 1 carrot, diced 1 onion, finely chopped 1 stick celery, diced 1 leek, sliced 4 chicken breasts, cubed 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped Salt & pepper to taste 1 tbsp flour 300ml chicken stock 100ml cream 1 head of broccoli, split into florets

Preheat oven to 180oc. Heat oil in frying pan, add carrot, onion, celery & leek. Fry gently until vegies soften, add the chicken & thyme. Season well & fry until chicken starts to colour. Sprinkle in flour & combine well before mixing in stock, stirring continuously, add cream & simmer gently. Blanch broccoli & drain. Line greased pie dish with pastry, spread broccoli on base, spoon chicken & vege mixture over to cover, top with sheet of pastry, glaze with milk or egg white & bake for 20-30 minutes. Yummmmmmm!

Phone orders: 6344 1011

To the editor... As we start a new financial year, Cancer Council wants to say a huge thank you for the amazing support we receive from the community of Canowindra and district. The combined efforts of volunteers, event sponsors, participants and donors in Canowindra and across Western NSW resulted in more than $1.3 million being raised from our region in 2011-12 to support Cancer Council’s patient support services, community cancer prevention and action programs and of course, important cancer research. Thank you. I’d like to share a couple of recent break-throughs from Cancer Council funded research: Two new potential cancer treatments have

been created by Professor Hogg at the Lowy Cancer Research Institute that may help in currently incurable cancers, and have so far had no observed side effects in trials.

Vitamin B3 was found to prevent skin cancer by helping in DNA repair, which may improve sunscreens and save lives and a completely new way of detecting and possibly treating cancer cells, by finding the source of their immortality, was developed by Professor Roger Reddell.

In addition to research, the financial and volunteer support of the Canowindra community also helps us to provide: Cancer Council Helpline 13 11 20, the

gateway to all our services, information, patient support and community prevention programs

Legal and financial referral services Community cancer control grants Assistance with transport services Financial assistance A range of telephone support groups for

those that can’t meet face to face; and much more.

Cancer Council consistently spends less than ten cents in every dollar earned on administration, so as much money as possible goes to life saving research and patient and carer support services. Without the ongoing, generous support of the people of Canowindra, Cancer Council could not continue supporting cancer patients and their families, encouraging people to take responsibility and action for their own health and cancer outcomes, or invest in research. On behalf of all the staff in our Western Region office and Cancer Council NSW – thank you! Annella Powell Regional Manager Cancer Council Western NSW

For further information on our services and programs please go to

www.cancercouncil.org.au or call Cancer Council Helpline 13 11 20. For information on what causes many cancers and how to prevent them go to

www.cancercouncil.org.au/hope Let’s beat cancer together.

To the editor... Re the announced internet availability (Phoenix 212). I am astounded that the retreat from NBN fibre down to a "wireless 12gig maximum availability" is seen and promoted as being some sort of technological victory. Whether the radio system beams directly to your premises or not, the available data rate at any time will be dictated by the number of users so therefore slower than that stated (unless you are surfing the net at 0315hrs). The complete portal (or gateway) can only pass so much data via radio that is nowhere near the speed or bandwidth (portal) of opti-cal fibre. What it really means is that rural areas will not be a source of great revenue, so therefore will be by-passed by the main distributor and a second class system will be provided. I say 'second class' where it will be better than dial-up or the now 'broadband' wireless system provided by the stick-on-the-hill, but where the mooted 21st Century and beyond fibre was promised, the bush will not enjoy it. Dare I say: - Do not believe politicians, even when you see their mouths moving, for they will expediently short-change you, and that should be particularly remembered by all voters at election time. I guess it is a matter of which is the more palatable porkie who gets the vote. Regards Robert Sherwood Perth Western Australia

REGIONAL ARTS AUSTRALIA AWARDS 2012 Merrill Findlay was announced on Monday as the New South Wales winner of the Regional Arts Australia Awards 2012. Merrill conceived and developed the inaugural 2011 Kalari-Lachlan Arts Festival held in Forbes. The festival was a way to bring the Forbes indigenous and non-indigenous community together after a long period of drought. Merrill coordinated the involvement of a wide range of partners, spanning local council, churches, senior citizens, disabled people, local business, sports and youth groups. She was responsible for all aspects of production for the event, and used the talents of the local community to construct a festival committee across 14 individual Ministries. By instigating a major arts festival in Forbes, Merrill inspired a diverse section of the community to come together and celebrate the region. The festival engaged a broad range of project partners including Central West Astronomical Society, Forbes Netball, Lachlan Catchment Management Authority and NSW Probation and Parole Service. Merrill made the festival a success by creating an organisational structure that empowered community members to have a direct input into the festival. She secured ongoing funding for the festival, while gaining new skills to drive its development. Merrill was praised by Canowindra Community Health for improving the mental health of Forbes residents, while Forbes Shire Council has confirmed the Kalari-Lachlan Arts Festival will now become a regular bi-annual event that it hopes to build into the major cultural event in its region over the next five to 10 years. Regional Arts Australia’s Patron His Excellency Mr Michael Bryce, AM, AE will be attending and presenting the awards to the 2012 recipients at the RAA National Conference Kumuwuki / Big Wave in Goolwa South Australia on Sunday 21 October 2012.

The next meeting of the Canowindra Business

Chamber Is to be held

Wednesday 18 July 2012 at 7pm in the RSL Room

of the Services Club All members are

encouraged to attend. New business members welcome.

taste Canowindra

restaurant open Friday & Saturday nights

in addition to our normal fare: Thai menu options will be featured

see full menu on website www.tastecanowindra.com.au/

news

August 4th - Andrew Hull full info at

www.tastecanowindra.com.au/events/book-shows

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Join acclaimed local artist Heather Vallance for a relaxed morning of

instruction on the art of charcoal drawing followed by a delightful cellar door lunch of local produce platters

& wine, fig tart and coffee.

Cost: $80pp includes instruction, materials & lunch

For bookings phone Julia Andrews on 0428 442 670 / 6344 2670

or email [email protected]

with local artist

L-R: Natalie Mihalic, Jenny Gardner, Katie Burchell, Linda Francis, Conni Christensen & Eddy Wilkinson slaving over the hot ham in the CWA Rooms kitchen for the masses.

LODGE CANOWINDRA’S PROGRESSIVE DINNER On Saturday night the Lodge Canowindra hosted Christmas in July Progressive Dinner “went off” like a Christmas Cracker. The event was sold-out during the final week and was acclaimed by Canowindra resi-dents and friends, with organisers being overwhelmed by the positive response, with comments such as: “A winner on so many fronts, the food was fabulous, we talked to people we haven’t met before and each venue was warm, Christmassy and welcoming!”, “When are you doing it again, will this become an annual event?“, and “Maaaaaaaaaaaatee I had a great time!” The dinner started at Lodge Canowindra where guests were given delectable entrees and a guided tour, with very informative insights into the workings of the Lodge. Main course was served at the CWA rooms. Plates laden with vast amounts of roast turkey, glazed baked ham with vegetables and all of the trim-mings were delivered by numerous helpers. Although the plates were stacked the first time around Eddy Wilkinson announced that ‘seconds’ were available to anyone that had the room! All of this was comple-mented by some fine local wines and beer. Nick Jacobs even managed to belt out “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” on the CWA piano. The party then rolled on to the hall adjoining the Services Club where the diners were treated to a choice of decadent desserts. The event was supported by Canowindra businesses that Lodge would like to particularly thank: Canowindra Country Bakery, Canowindra CWA, Canowindra Newsagency, Canowindra Services Club, Canowindra Trading Post, Federation Fotos, Gardner’s Ground Wines, Hamilton’s Bluff Wines, Lawrence’s IGA, Canowindra News and The Canowindra Phoenix. A total of $2,000 was raised for the Fitness Path. Specific thanks are due to Jemima Starr who volunteered to tend bar at each venue, and to the CWA team who volunteered to prepare, cook and clean up. The contribution by the CWA ladies certainly helped to make the event the success it was, and we looked forward to teaming with them again in either CWA or Lodge sponsored events. The Canowindra Fitness Path Working Committee would like to offer their sincere thanks and congratulations to all who were involved in putting on a truly great evening. Special thanks to Eddy and Connie, David and Linda, Ian and Debbie. Thanks too to Lodge Canowindra, the CWA and the Services Club for providing the venues and all of the other helpers on the night.

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Extraordinary Meeting Open only to 2012 financial members who have the right to vote

Sunday 5 August 2012 at 10:30am

mufti bowls Sunday 15 July 1.30 for a 2pm start

ALL WELCOME Come & have a fun day with your friends

02 6344 1605 Ryall Street CANOWINDRA For the information of members and their invited guests

CANOWINDRA BOWLING CLUB Monday - Wednesday 3pm Thursday & Friday 1pm Saturday & Sunday 11.30am flexible to meet demand

NSW CARERS AWARD 2012 NOMINATIONS More than one in 10 people in NSW are carers. Carers can be anyone including parents, partners, brothers, sisters, friends, sons or daughters. They may provide regular unpaid support to those who need it because of disability, mental illness, chronic health conditions, frail age and dementia. The 2012 NSW Carers Awards acknowledge and celebrate the significant contribution carers make to the person (or people) they care for and to the community. A carer is not paid a wage or salary, although they may receive a pension or allowance for their caring role. Carers can be employed, at school and/or have a range of other commitments at the time they take on the role of caring. For any enquiries, please contact the Carers Awards Project Manager on 02 8270 2086 or email them at [email protected] Nominations must be received by 5pm Friday 13 July 2012. Recipients will be announced by the Hon Andrew Constance MP, Minister for Ageing and Minister for Disability Services during NSW Carers Week 14-20 October 2012.

HISTORY OF ORANGE Orange & District Historical Society extends an invitation to you to attend its screening of a unique silent movie about Orange, dating from 1927. The movie, lying forgotten for many years, was recently discovered and has been digitised by the National Film and Sound Archive in Canberra. In it you will see Orange as it used to be when it was a town of about 8,500 inhabi-tants – its schools, shopkeepers, alder-men, mill and bakery workers, shop assis-tants, firemen, girl guides and scouts. The screening will be held at the Odeon Cinemas, William Street, Orange, on Wednesday 1 August. The cost of $20 in-cludes drinks and finger-food, which will be served from 6pm and the movie will start a little after 7pm. Tickets must be purchased in advance from Collins Booksellers in Orange. This is a rare opportunity to catch a glimpse of Orange as it used to be. The screening is a major fund-raiser for the society to enable it to continue its valuable work in preserving local history in all its forms.

BARD OF THE WEST Andrew Hull (above) is a writer and performer of poetry, prose and song, artist, photographer and musician. Hully, as he’s more commonly known, will perform at taste Canowindra from 6pm Saturday 4 August 2012, offering some poetry but mainly singing the blues. Based in Bourke Hully is active in the local arts community, he is the president of the local Arts Council and an advocate for the arts within the region. Hully is passionate and enthusiastic about the region he lives in, the people and stories that belong in that region. His uniquely Australian work has been published in book form and his words and images also appear in many notable publications, including the Sydney Morning Herald, The Australian, the Melbourne Age, the Daily Telegraph, Australian Geographic and RM Williams’ Outback Magazine. In 2002 Andrew’s work was recorded for the National Library of Australia’s folk archives. He has also appeared at numerous major music festivals across Australia including the Woodford, Port Fairy and National Folk Festivals, and has worked with respected artists including Neil Murray, Chris Wilson, Mick Daley, Tonchi McIntosh, Leigh Ivin, and The Junes. For more information call Bob or Marg on 02 6344 2332 or visit their website at www.tastecanowindra.com.au/events (and whilst you're there, check out their new menu additions for July!)

NSW FARMERS’ ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONFERENCE With the annual conference of the NSWF Association being held next week, local farmers are encouraged to attend a meeting being held 7:30pm Wednesday 11 July, to discuss local, state and national issues with Canowindra District Council delegates in preparation for the conference. "Wednesday evening's meeting will give local members a chance to discuss motions that are on the conference agenda. This will help the elected delegates represent our members' interests as best we can. "I'm hoping lots of people will come along to this "round table" discussion. We also have local farmers talking about the risks and benefits of co-ownership of large machinery," Maree added. The conference will be held on Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 July 2012 at The Concourse at Chatswood. Additionally, the Member's Grains Forum will precede the Conference on Tuesday 17 July from 1-4pm: to book your seat call the Member Service Centre on 1300 794 000 before Friday 13 July. "There have been many necessary changes made at NSW Farmers over the last year," said Maree McKay, Chair of the Canowindra District Council of NSW Farmers. "Many of them were difficult and challenging for the Board of the Association to make, not least was the need to reduce staff numbers," Mrs McKay said. "It is to the Board's credit that they bit the bullet and got on with the job," she said. The new venue at The Concourse in Chatswood, and change in format of two days as opposed to three, should help streamline the running of the annual event. "The Concourse is a brand new, state-of-the-art entertainment and event precinct with ample undercover parking, great outdoor spaces including restaurants where delegates will dine at lunch each day. There is easy access to Chatswood train station and some supporting accommodation within walking distance," Mrs McKay said. "Canowindra DC still has delegate positions available so I am hoping that there are members who are willing to give it a go. There is lots of support for first time delegates," she said. The Annual Conference of the NSW Farmers is an important event in the Association's calendar and although there have been many changes in the Association, the key objectives of Annual Conference remain the same. That is: to determine the Associations policy positioning for the coming twelve months; to elect the Associations Office Bearers for the next one year term, including the Board of Directors; to be updated by the Association's Committees; to interact with the Associations Business Partners and Supporters; and to allow Members of the Association the opportunity to network with their peers from across the State. The meeting begins at 7.30pm sharp Wednesday 11 July at the Canowindra Services Club.

You are invited to our Cocktail Party

mellow tunes, party frocks & leather lounges near the open fire a variety of cocktails will be shaken, stirred & blended

just for you and your friends...

only at The Royal Hotel Canowindra 75 Gaskill Street 02 6344 1201

3 courses for $50pp

Book your table for this Friday or Saturday night

Special packages offered for private functions, family

parties & corporate events

Call Dan on 0458 322 495

The Royal Hotel Canowindra 75 Gaskill Street

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The Royal Hotel Canowindra

Pizza @ the Bar every Thursday night

from 6pm

30% off for Members

75 Gaskill Street 02 6344 1201

The Royal Bistro

This week's Special Pork belly w/ mash & vegies $14

Lunch: Wednesday-Sunday

Dinner: Wednesday-Saturday

Sunday Roast: Chicken $12

Lavazza coffee now available

2012 INLAND NSW TOURISM AWARDS Two out of the 12 Central NSW finalists announced by the 2012 CountryLink Inland NSW Tourism Awards (INTA) are from Canowindra. Congratulations to the Old Vic Inn and The Age of Fishes Museum for again capturing the attention of the awards judges. The CountryLink Inland NSW Tourism Awards is held annually to acknowledge excellence in tourism in the four regional tourism areas of Central, Inland, Murray and Riverina. Chair of the Awards, Tracey Valenzisi congratulated the Award finalists and said ‘The 42 finalists over the four inland tour-ism regions demonstrated a high stan-dard of professionalism and innovation in their field.” “I look forward to watching the winners as they are revealed at the gala presentation dinner being held in Mudgee at the Parklands Resort on Saturday 28 July”. “This year we have finalists competing in 18 categories and we also have a previous INTA winner entering the Hall of Fame”. Well done Fiona, the board of the Age of Fishes Museum, and all the great people who volunteer, to keep it growing and flourishing as one of the biggest and best tourist attractions in our region. And to Jenny, Graeme, Alison Beasley and staff, for all your hard work at expanding and improving your business, congratulations. Recognition of these businesses in these awards help increase the profile of Canowindra which benefits all businesses and community groups in our town. Don't forget that the Age of Fishes Museum is having half price July for residents in the 2804 postcode are, go & see why they are winning awards!

DENISE FISHER WINS REGIONAL AWARD If your children are being cared for by Denise Fisher they are in good hands! The popular Cabonne / Blayney family day care educator has been named regional winner in the Family Day Care Australia Educator of the Year Awards. Selected from hundreds of family day care educators in the area, Denise is now in the running for the national title to be announced in July. Denise is one of 14,000 family day care educators providing quality early childhood education and care to over 112,000 children across Australia. Family day care is a regulated early childhood service provided by qualified educators in a small group, familiar, home based environment. “The flexibility and spontaneity within family day care allows me to really learn about each child and to follow their interests. I really enjoy watching the children’s individual personalities develop, and their reactions to the environment and to their friends.” Denise says. Denise decided to venture into family day care when it became difficult to balance her own children’s needs and her work commit-ments at a centre based service. Family day care offered Denise the flexibility to work from home. This week Family Day Care Australia celebrates the important role its educators play in the lives of families and communi-ties across Australia by announcing regional winners in its Educator of the Year Awards. Family Day Care Australia Chief Executive Officer Carla Northam says she is over-whelmed by the heartfelt stories from parents across the country about the incredible service provided by family day care educators like Denise. “Each of the 2500 educators nominated holds a special place in the hearts of the families who nominated them,” said Mrs Northam. “There is no greater responsibility than to be entrusted with the care and education of a young child, every nomination reflected the importance to parents of the safe, nurturing and educational environment that is family day care.” “To be named the regional winner is recognition of Denise’s dedication to providing quality early childhood education, but also to the wonderful and unique relationship between educators like Denise and the children in their care.” Regional winners like Denise will now compete for state honours and the chance to attend the FDCA International Conference in Brisbane 18-21 July where the National Family Day Care Australia Educator of the Year National Award Winner will be announced. As well as the honour of being named best in the business, winners will share in more than $20,000 worth of prizes including flights, accommodation and an interactive educational system from Eduss Learning worth $5,000. Congratulations Denise on a well deserved honour.

MEETING NOTICE:

NSW Farmers Association Canowindra District Council

Wednesday 11 July 2012 7.30pm at Canowindra

Services Club Have your association delegates

address your issues at the 2012 Annual Conference 18 & 19 July in Sydney.

For further information contact

Maree McKay Canowindra DC Chair on 0428 443 515

Save the date… July 11: NSWF July 13: Christmas in July at the Old Vic Inn. Bookings essential on 02 6344 1009 July 14: Have A Ball Fitness Path fundraiser 7pm Canowindra RSL Function Centre.

Tix $25 This is going to be the biggest, glitziest, social event of the whole night. July 15: Writing your Family History / Memoirs ph 02 6366 8460 for more info. July 18: Canowindra Business Chamber meeting 7pm RSL Room @ Services Club July 27: Canowindra Tigers Rugby League function @ Canowindra Services Club July 28 Vinum Ostendo Lunch 12:30pm 4 courses with Swinging Bridge wines @ The

Quarry 02 6342 3650 July 28: Cowra Wine Show Public Tasting Cowra Showground ph 02 6342 1977 July 28: Tommy's Supper Club after the Wine Show, catch the courtesy bus &

enjoy supper by the fire in the private dining room. Bookings only 6342 4333 July 29: Morning After Brunch & Gourmet Markets 9-12 @ The Mill Cowra

Bookings on 02 6342 4333 July 29: Folk@Canowindra featuring Richard Wilkinson 4pm @ taste Canowindra for

more information please call Nerida on 0429 048 603 Aug 4: Andrew Hull @ taste Canowindra 6pm. Free wine tasting 3 course meal & show

$60 Bookings essential www.tastecanowindra.com.au 02 6344 2332 Aug 5: Canowindra Swap Meet gates open 5am $3 entry, full canteen available.

For more info please call Karen on 0428 442 404

THE CANOWINDRA PHOENIX (ABN 43 292 469 472) is published by Joanne Gaigals & printed locally by

COMPRINTING: call Nick on 0402 340 852 For news or ads, please contact Jo on 0418 413 753,

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MATTERS OF STATE with Troy Grant MP

Member for Dubbo Electorate

A new era of policing in the region has commenced with the ceremonial turning of the first sod at the site of Parkes multimillion dollar new police station. I was delighted that the Police Minister kindly accepted the invitation to visit Parkes demonstrating Mike Gallacher's commitment to improving regional policing infrastructure and resources. The NSW Government has allocated over $5 million in the 2012-2013 budget towards the completion of this $14 million project. Parkes has a long and rich history of police representation of which it should be proud. Generations of police officers have cut their teeth working out of the historic police station in Currajong Street. In 1883 a brick police lock-up was built in Currajong Street and a police residence was built at the corner of Court and Hill streets. Parkes became Western Area Police Head-quarters in 1936 with the officer-in-charge controlling from Blackheath to Broken Hill. Today, Parkes is head-quarters of the Lachlan Local Area Command. As a former officer I know how much better the police will be able to serve the local community's policing needs out of a contemporary work place. I look forward to watching the progress of this important project. Being a member of an organisation like the Rural Fire Service, particularly in rural and regional NSW isn’t for the faint hearted. The men and women of the Rural Fire Service are an integral part of rural and regional communities. Within the RFS exists some very talented people. Last week I was honoured to present 48 of them from the Tichborne and The Troffs Brigades near Parkes with Long Service Medals, on behalf of the Minister for Police and Emergency Services. Some of these very worthy recipients have dedicated most of their lives to serving their community with the RFS. People like Jim Barker – who's given 65 years of service to the RFS or Derek Drenkhahn – 64 years of service, and Andrew Tom – 63 years of service. That's 192 years of service to the RFS between them. There are over 70,000 volunteer fire fighters, formed into some 2,100 brigades in 143 rural fire districts. They fight fires in over 95 per cent of the State and are responsible for property protection in about 1,200 towns and villages. The NSW RFS claims to be the world's largest volunteer fire service. Thank you to all RFS members who demonstrate extraordinary service and commitment to the communities they protect. During my time as a policeman I attended the scene of too many accidents that were brought about by reckless or careless driving that resulted in unnecessary injury or death. That's why I support the NSW Government scheme that rewards good driving practices and behaviour. The ‘Fair Go for Safe Drivers’ scheme means motorists can pay half price for their licence from 1 July if they maintain good driving records for five years. Under the scheme about 2.1 million motorists will be eligible for the cheaper licence out of 4.3 million unrestricted licence holders in NSW. This scheme encourages people to adopt safe driving habits that will lead to better driver behaviour and awareness, which in turn should result in less fatalities and serious accidents. From 1 July 2012 unrestricted driver licence renewal fees are $52 for a year, $122 for 3 years and $162 for 5 years. Drivers must also have no relevant offences recorded on their licence during the five years leading up to the renewal date. A similar scheme has been operating successfully in Victoria since 2006, which allows for a 25 per cent reduction in the licence fee.

HAVE A BALL FOR THE FITNESS PATH Some of the packages that are up for auction at the ball. There are still a few tickets available from the Newsagency, so get in quick or miss out on the best night of the year. If you have booked tickets, please pay before the night as they won't be available at the door , thank you.

The Co-operating Anglican Church Parish of Canowindra, & Uniting Church linked congregations of Canowindra, Cranbury & Cudal

Thursday 12 July 10am Peace Memorial Church

Canowindra

Friday 13 July 9:30am-noon Canowindra Food

Basket @ Uniting Church Hall

Sunday 15 July 8am St Matthewʼs Church

Woodstock 9.30am Peace Memorial Church

Canowindra 11.15am Cranbury

PARISH OF ST EDWARDS CATHOLIC CHURCH CANOWINDRA Saturday 14 July: 6pm Canowindra Sunday 15 July: 8.30am Eugowra 10am Cudal

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NEW YEOVAL SATELLITE STATION Satellite communications equipment to be installed at Yeoval could boost farmers’ profits by thousands of dollars a year. Cabonne Council has authorised the State Government’s Land and Property Information department to erect a Continuously Operating Reference Station (CORS) at its Yeoval depot. The station is a permanent global navigation satellite system receiver that allows an extremely high level of accuracy for farmers who use satellite navigation for cropping. CORS provides accuracy levels of about two centimetres and significantly reduces costs for sewing crops and applying fertilisers and pesticides. As well as saving time and fuel by keeping overlapping to a minimum, the system can boost yields by allowing inter-row sewing and planting closer to fences. Cabonne Mayor Bob Dowling that although the concept was set up initially with the sole purpose of benefiting the agriculture industry, the CORS network had the potential to assist other industries such as mining, construction and surveying, as well as the Council. “Other stations are located at Orange, Bathurst, Mudgee, Cowra, Parkes, Forbes and Dubbo, and the installation of the Yeoval should ensure that virtually all of Cabonne has access to a CORSnet station,” he said. For further information including network locations, technical information and how to access CORSnet-NSW please go to www.lpi.nsw.gov.au/surveying/corsnet-nsw

COWRA WINE SHOW The last weekend in July is going to be HUGE for Cowra, and Canowindra, as all local wineries will be waiting on the out-come of the judging at the 2012 Cowra Wine Show held between Monday 23 to Thursday 26 July. Tim Knappstein of Riposte Wines in South Australia will once again be the Chairman of Judges and will be assisted by 19 other judges from all over Australia and an international judge, The public tasting will be held Saturday 28 July, and the Presentation Dinner is scheduled for Saturday 11 August 2012. Starting off the Public Tasting Weekend, Swinging Bridge Wines will be show-casing their wines at the Vinum Ostendo Lunch on Saturday 28 July at The Quarry Restaurant. Chefs Anne and Paul Loveridge will host an Italian influenced four course feast complimenting the wines of Swinging Bridge at 12.30pm. Bookings are essential at $60pp by calling 02 6342 3650 or emailing [email protected]. Join in the celebrations of the 2012 Cowra Wine Show public tasting. Cowra is proud to have one of Australia's largest wine shows and the Public Tasting is a signature event on the Wine Show Calender. For more information and ticket sales please contact the Show Society on 02 6342 1977. Gourmet Markets & Morning After Brunch Browse the boutique farmers scattered around the grounds where the best local produce has been brought to you, with special guest Anna Wong from Neila Restaurant, or relax and enjoy the surroundings of Cowra’s oldest building with gourmet brunch from 9am–12pm at The Mill. Pre book tickets for brunch $15 which includes gourmet breakfast roll, endless cups of freshly brewed coffee and a glass of sparkling. Or simply come and browse the markets. Tickets available by phoning the Cowra Information Centre on 02 6342 4333 or the Show Office on 02 6342 1977.

AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2013 Nominations are now being accepted for the Australian of the Year Awards 2013. The National Australia Day Council is calling on the public to recognise extraordinary Australians in our communities to find the next Australian of the Year, Senior Australian of the Year, Young Australian of the Year and Australia’s Local Hero. The public can nominate an Australian whose achievements or contributions they admire until 31 August 2012. Nominations can be made online at www.australianoftheyear.org.au or via a nomination form available from any branch of major sponsor the Commonwealth Bank or call 1300 655 193 for more information. At the launch of the event in Melbourne on Thursday 5 July NADC Chair Adam Gilchrist AM encouraged all Australians to submit a nomination and have a say in who should be honoured in the 2013 Awards. "This year, we again call on the Australian community to submit nominations for the people whose achievements they find inspiring, who they identify with as an Australian and who they feel are the true heroes in their community," said Mr Gilchrist. "Who do you want to see recognised with an Australian of the Year award next January? Now is the time to have your say by nominating that person." Nomination forms are now available in every Commonwealth Bank branch around Australia. Mr Ross McEwan, Group Executive, Retail Banking Services of the Commonwealth Bank, which has been the major sponsor of the Australian of the Year Awards for more than 30 years, said nominating was a simple act which could have a powerful impact, "Nominating for the awards is something which every Australian can do to show their appreciation and admiration for someone in their community whose work might otherwise go unnoticed," said Mr McEwan. For more information on the Australian of the Year Awards or to submit a nomina-tion go to ww.australianoftheyear.org.au

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PYTHONS NEWS The Pythons travelled to Molong on Saturday expecting another tough game. They were down on numbers but, to their credit, they put on an outstanding display of rugby. The Molong defence held and there were no tries scored in the first half. Aaron Woolley kicked 3 penalty goals to put the Pythons up 9-0 at half time. In the second half it was another torrid battle and the defence from our boys was out-standing, especially from Daniel Williams, Pat Hayes and Scott Gill. Aaron Woolley was successful with another penalty goal. Molong hit back with a converted try but then Mitch Collins finally breached the Molong defence to score a try for The Pythons. The Molong boys scored another late try but Canowindra held on for a hard fought 19 – 14 win. Points went to Todd Wyburn 3; Aaron Woolley and Daniel Muldoon 2; Daniel William and Patrick Hayes 1; and Players' Player: Todd Wyburn Next Saturday we travel to Grenfell for what will undoubtedly be another tough battle. Please come along and support the mighty Pythons. The next home game will be on Saturday 21 July against the Waratahs. Go the Pythons!

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YEAR OF THE FARMER: HAVE YOUR SAY!!! The Blueprint for Australian Agriculture aims to bring together all Australians with an interest in and involvement with agriculture to have their say on the future of farming. To date, more than 1,000 people have taken part in a Blueprint forum around the country, or completed a Blueprint survey. Input into the Blueprint closes on Friday 13 July, so there is still a couple of days for people to have their say: you are strongly encourage to tell your family, friends, neighbours and networks about the Blueprint and ask them to contribute. To get involved, all your contacts need to do is go to www.nff.org.au/blueprint.html and click on survey. The draft findings of the Blueprint will be shared at the National Farmers Federation (NFF) National Congress, taking place in Canberra in October (open to all – more details to come!). The final Blueprint document will be presented to industry and Government in December this year: an ideal way to finish off the Australian Year of the Farmer. Over the coming months, NFF will release the top level findings of the Blueprint forums – to keep you up to date on what's been said across the country. They will be back in contact with you regarding this. The NFF is keen to hear from farmers, transporters, retailers, consultants, rural businesses, agribusinesses, educators, governments, rural communities, community groups and consumers. To get involved, you need do is go to www.nff.org.au/blueprint.html and click on survey. It's easy to use and very sim-ple to get involved and the NFF encourage you to have your say! Should you have any queries or questions regarding the Blueprint, please contact the NFF on 02 6269 5666 – and once again, thanks for being part of this important initiative.

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MEETING the next Canowindra Business Chamber meeting will be held 7pm Wednesday 18 July 2012 in the RSL Room of the Canowindra Services Club.

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COUNCILLOR INFORMATION SESSION People considering standing for election to Cabonne Council will be able to gain an insight into the role at an information evening on Wednesday. Prospective candidates are urged to attend the information session between 5pm and 7pm on Wednesday 11 July 2012, and are also invited to attend the Council’s next meeting 9:30am on Monday 16 July 2012 to learn what being a Councillor involves. Cabonne Mayor Bob Dowling encouraged anyone thinking of nominating for Council to take advantage of the free information session. Anyone interested in obtaining an information pack about standing for election to Cabonne Council can contact the Council on 6392 3200 or visit Council’s website www.cabonne.nsw.gov.au To register to attend the information session or Council meeting, contact Robyn Little on 6392 3208 or email [email protected]