Canowindra Phoenix Issue 221

The Canowindra Phoenix Wednesday 5 September 2012 Issue 221 Your free weekly guide to what’s happening in and around Canowindra...shop locally first!

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Snippets... TOTAL FIRE BAN: for the Central Ranges & surrounds Wednesday 5 September 2012. For more info call 1800 679 737 or visit www.bushfire.nsw.gov.au Farewell: Congratulations to Mr David Lloyd who last week was successful in gaining the position of Principal at Orange High School, beginning 2013. Mr Lloyd will continue as the Lachlan School Education Director & will con-tinue to be seen at Canowindra High School until the end of this year in this role. The Prin-cipal’s position will be advertised & filled by the end of this year. Cheering: Good luck to Canowindra Glory Under 12s soccer team who are the only Canowindra team to make the Grand final which will be held in Cowra this Saturday. Canowindra Glory Under 12s finished minor Premiers under the expert coaching of Bruce "Super Coach" Austin. Cycling: facebook group has been set up for the cyclists in town at www.facebook.com/groups/401089649952444/ or just search for Cycling Canowindra. It's a great way to get together for casual rides, or organising group days out. Thanks to Shane Conway for setting it up. Auction: The Royal Hotel was passed in at auction on the weekend due to no bids. Agent Ian Robertson from Elders in Cowra advised that discussions are currently being held with interested parties, however should anyone wish to make an offer please contact Ian on 0429 939 949. Cobley: Pavilion will again have a wonderful display of Junior Art. In this Section you will experience the fantastic creativity of our young citizens who attend Canowindra, Gooloogong, Cargo or Home Schools. Classes include art in various mediums eg paint, charcoal, pencil, crayon and collage with many other classes available to suit everyone. Entries need to be at the Pavilion by 12pm Thursday 20 September 2012. Come in and take a look at the work our young people are creating, our Schools have very talented students. For further information please contact Deb on 6344 2490. The Canowindra Show Ladies Auxiliary will meet at the RSL on Monday 10 September at 2pm. This will be our final meeting before the Show. New members are always welcomed. SongShow: Spectacular, Cowra M&D’s latest concert is said to be the best feel-good, toe-tapping production to hit the Cowra Stage in 2012 & is heading to Billimari Hall Saturday 15 September at 7pm. Tickets available at Browse Awhile 02 6342 4099.

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P: 02 6344 1083 F: 02 6344 1196

Chris: 0459 441 083 Richard: 0428 441 097

This recently renovated double brick homestead is ready for a family.

Consisting 3 bedrooms - 2 with BIRs

Open living Split air conditioning Established gardens Situated close to shops

& schools Carport at the rear

well priced at just

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3 course dinner 3 course dinner 3 course dinner for only $45for only $45for only $45pppppp

Bookings essential

The

Old Vic inn

LOCAL COUNCIL ELECTIONS Polling booths for Saturday’s Cabonne Council election will open at 8am and close at 6pm. Remember that the ward system has been abolished in Cabonne, so voting will be slightly different from previous years. Should you have any questions, please ask any of the electoral officials at the polling place before voting. Posters will be displayed in every polling place to show electors how to fill in their ballot papers. Voting is compulsory for Australian citi-zens 18 years or older and failing to vote could bring a $55 fine. There is no absentee voting for Local Government elections, so residents must vote at a polling place or pre-poll, which is available at Cabonne Council’s Molong office or the office of the Returning Officer at the rear of 217 Summer Street, Orange. Residents can pre-poll between 9am-5pm until Thursday 6 September 2012 and from 9am-6pm on Friday 7 September 2012. Cabonne Shire polling places are: Borenore Public School, 1243 The Escort

Way; Canobolas Public School, 386 Canobolas

Road, Canobolas; Canowindra High School, Browns

Avenue; Cargo Public School, Hutton Street;

Cudal Public School, Toogong Street; Cumnock Community Centre ,

McLaughlin Street; Eugowra Public School, Hill Street; Manildra Public School, Molong Road; Molong Anglican Parish Hall, Edward

Street, Molong; Mullion Creek Public School, 45 Long

Point Road; Nashdale Public School, Cargo Road; Orange Clay Target Club, Dry Creek

Road, Lewis Ponds; Orange High School, Woodward Street; Spring Hill Public School, Seaton Street; Spring Terrace Public School, Forest

Road; Yeoval Central School, Obley Street. Cowra Shire polling places are: Billimari Hall, Logan Street; Cowra Public School, Vaux Street; Cowra Tennis Club, Mid Western Hwy; Gooloogong War Memorial Hall, Main

Street; Morongla Creek Public Hall, Boorowa

Road; Mulyan Public School, Lachlan Street; Woodstock Public School, Parkes Street; Wyangala Dam Public School,

Waugoola Road. More details on all aspects of the Local Government elections, including enrolments, pre-polling, postal voting, candidate nominations and polling places can be obtained from the NSW Electoral Office website www.votensw.info/

Families Information Night

Canowindra Preschool would like to invite families to join us at Preschool for an information night to let families know what

we do at Preschool with the children, and why we do what

we do based on the new National Quality Framework, National Quality Standards &

Early Years Learning Framework

Thursday 13 September at 6pm

For more information, please call the

Preschool on 02 6344 1261

Disco Party Friday 7 September 2012

from 5pm-6:30pm CANOWINDRA PRIMARY SCHOOL HALL

Canowindra Jazz will be holding a Disney Themed

Disco Party.

Everyone is invited so bring your friends, brothers & sisters

and dress up as your favourite Disney character.

There will be prizes, lucky dips, drinks and lollies available.

Entry is $6 per child so come along and have some fun.

MATTERS OF STATE with TROY GRANT MP Member for Dubbo More police means greater peace of mind for the community. Thirty eight new police recruits are headed the western regions way following last week's announcement by the Minister for Police that 437 new police officers have graduated from the NSW Police Academy. The Orana Local Area Command (LAC) will receive five new police officers and three officers will be stationed in the Lachlan LAC. This boost to regional police resources is confirmation of the Government's determination to deliver better outcomes for the Dubbo electorate. The Government's decision to boost regional policing numbers is in direct contrast with the position taken by the leader of the Opposition who suggested earlier this year that more police should be re-directed to metropolitan commands. The 2012-13 state budget included $178 million in recurrent funding over the next four years to bring the NSW Police Force to a record strength of 16,356 officers by June 2014. Police strength across the state now stands at 16,016 officers. Floods impact on both individuals and communities, and have social, economic, and environmental consequences. The consequences of floods, both negative and positive, vary greatly depending on the location and extent of flooding, and the vulnerability and value of the natural and constructed environments they affect. I was pleased to announce with Minister for Finance and Services, Greg Pearce, a progress payment of $313, 000 to Dubbo City Council towards the cost of cleanup and repairs to public infrastructure following floods in late November and early December 2010. Without this financial assistance, the effects of the flooding would have placed a big burden on Council and its ratepayers. The Macquarie Regional Library suffered flood damage that could not be recovered from insurance. Funding has also been provided for repairs to the Dubbo Visitor Information Centre where the office, storage and public areas were severely affected by water damage. Under an agreement with the Australian Government, NSW pays for the first $119.7 million of natural disaster infrastructure costs each year. The Australian Government matches NSW expenditure for costs between $119.7 million and $209.5 million and beyond that covers three quarters of all costs. There is no bigger threat to the integrity of sport than match-fixing. Legislation will be introduced into Parliament to send a clear message that anyone found guilty of match fixing or corrupting the betting outcome of a sporting event could face up to 10 years jail. NSW is the first jurisdiction in Australia to introduce these tough new penalties. Most of us have at some time or another has been lured in by a displayed price for fuel, only to discover it’s a discounted price available only with a shopping docket or a particular type of credit card. Petrol stations will be required to display the fuel price available to every motorist – not the discounted price. Stations will also have to show the non-discounted price for the top two selling fuels, as well as diesel and LPG. This is a very simple plan by the NSW Government to make the price of fuel more transparent and honest to the consumer. Graffiti vandals believe their actions harm no one. The reality is graffiti hurts everyone: home-owners, communities, businesses, schools, and you. And, those who practice it risk personal injury, violence, and arrest. The NSW Government has delivered on an election promise to implement tough new laws targeting graffiti. The laws require juvenile graffiti vandals to appear before court for a graffiti offence and clean up their graffiti. Courts will also have the power to extend the time graffiti offenders spend on their ‘L’ and ‘P’ plates and strip them of points from their licence. The new laws are significantly stronger than anything the former Labor Government introduced over 16 years – they would have been even stronger if had Labor supported our original bill. Expert analysis shows flashing lights around school zones slow drivers down and save lives. That's why I am pleased that safety for students, parents and teachers has received a boost with 189 additional schools to be protected by school zone flashing lights by June next year. The NSW Liberals & Nationals have accelerated the roll-out – installing them three times faster than the rate of the former Labor Government. Once completed, 1,221 out of 3,150 schools in NSW will have flashing lights.

To the editor... In regards to the safety of our residents in Canowindra, we 110% agree with the article from Anthony Durkin. We continually see and hear these young drivers, or not so young, drive through the stop sign at the corner of Winton Street @ Newton Street. There was an accident involving a long time resident who could have been killed, because of a driver not stopping at the stop sign or giving way. When are you going to learn? We have a school bus loaded with children using that intersection. How could anyone live with themselves if you killed a child or anyone? We also have a lot of walkers, so why don't you just think, slow down, and be a first class driver, not a first class idiot. Yours truly Deidre White, School Bus Operators

Shop 1 18 Talbragar Street

Dubbo NSW 2830

Sunday Arvo Gathering & Sunday School

Sunday 9 September 4-6pm at the

Peace Memorial Uniting Church Canowindra

- BYO picnic - - BBQ provided -

taste Canowindra

seats at the Restaurant table Friday night

Restaurant closed Sat. night sorry for any inconvenience

Sensational Trio

"Rapt" Sat. Sept. 29th of the long weekend

(have shared the stage with Jane Rutter)

booking essential

www.tastecanowindra.com.au/events

or phone

ph 02 6344 2332

42 ferguson street www.tastecanowindra.com.au

This Week’s This Week’s

SpecialsSpecials

Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry

2 tsp peanut or olive oil 500g single chicken breast fillets, sliced 1 brown onion, halved, thinly sliced 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 carrot, peeled, thinly sliced 1 zucchini, thinly sliced ½ cup teriyaki marinade 1 tbsp kecap manis (sweet soy sauce) 1 x 450g pkt rice noodles 1/4 wombok, shredded 1 tbsp chopped fresh coriander

Heat a large frying pan over high heat. Add oil & heat until just smoking, swirl to coat bottom of pan evenly. Add half the chicken & stir-fry for 3 minutes or until just cooked through, transfer to a plate. Reheat pan & add remaining chicken & cook the same way, remove from pan. Add onion & garlic to the pan. Stir-fry for 3 minutes or until onion is soft. Add the carrot & zucchini, stir-fry for 3 minutes or until just tender. Add chicken, marinade & kecap manis. Prepare noodles as per packet directions & add when noted. Stir-fry for 2 minutes or until noodles separate & sauce thickens. Add wombok & stir-fry for 30 seconds or until wombok wilts. Sprinkle with coriander to serve.

Phone orders: 6344 1011

NEW STUDENT SUPPORT AT HIGH SCHOOL Chris Cuddy begins his role as ‘Student Welfare Officer’ at Canowindra High School, who are very excited to have this new position. Mr Cuddy begins Tuesday 4 September 2012. The Student Welfare Adviser is employed using DEEWR funding for a period of 400hrs per annum over 2012‐2014. The Student Welfare Adviser works closely with the Deputy Principal and the Learning Support Team to implement student welfare programs, and support the emotional and social wellbeing of our students. This position does not encompass spiritual or religious guidance. Key roles and responsibilities include: Operate within and promote the core

values in NSW Public Schools; Support the school’s welfare policies

and implement whole school anti‐bullying and engagement programs; Respond to referrals from the Learning

Support Team with a view to providing care and support; Support Year Advisers to provide feed-

back and support to families of students at risk; Coordinate and support whole school

and individual student welfare initiatives focussing on self‐esteem, confidence and motivation; Provide access to external agencies and

link with outside resources; Provide feedback and information to

the whole school community (staff, stu-dents, parents, community members) regarding implemented programs.

The Student Welfare Adviser is account-able to the school community, the students for responsible delivery of the service and also responsible to genr8 as the employer.

CENTRAL MOTORS Best mechanic in town! with personalised service

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ARE YOU A RURAL ACHIEVER? Passionate about agriculture and the future of rural Australia? APPLY NOW for the 2013 RAS Rural Achiever Award. Eight successful Rural Achievers will receive $2,000 each and the ultimate nine day experience at the 2013 Sydney Royal Easter Show, between 21 March and 3 April 2013 . In addition, one Rural Achiever may be selected for the 2013 Woolworths Agricultural Business Scholarship Program. Apply now at www.myras.com.au/achiever/form/achiever_form13.aspx entries close 12 October 2012. For further information contact Jen Rogan at [email protected] or phone 02 9704 1294.

Make sure your vote counts! Number each box above the line.

You must vote for a minimum of

6 candidates under the line.

There are no wards, so make sure that Canowindra is fairly represented on

Cabonne Council when voting.

Fundraising Event for Bravehearts! Years 5-8

School Students

$5 Cowra PCYC Binni Creek Road

FRIDAY 7 September 6-9pm

111th CUDAL SHOW

Sunday 9 September 2012

9am-4pm

November Shorn bush band Darling Downs Zoo Reptile Display

* FREE face painting * 2 jumping castles * FREE mechanical bull * Market Stalls

inc wood fired pizzas & beaut-t-ful bags * Fairy Floss * Show Bags * Lucky Dips * FREE kids craft & entertainment with a

special visit from Elliot the Dinosaur

Kids under 5 years FREE, 6-18 years $2, Adults $7, Pensioners $5, Family $15

Plant Nerd I spent father's day in the garden, which for some Dads would be more akin to torture or something that they will do only under duress. I had my trusty helpers (Master 6 and Miss 3) pruning back dead flower heads and plants that were dormant over winter. We were also mulching – the most important job for the day. Most of us gardeners know the benefit of mulch – retaining moisture, improving soil condition and feeding the plants. There are lots of different products that can be used for mulch – gravel, wood chip, bark, straw and lucerne. In some parts of the Mediterranean, the trees are mulched with rocks. All of these products listed will perform the primary function of retaining moisture in the soil, but only the organic based mulches will actually improve the soil. My favourite is lucerne mulch as this also increases the fertility of the soil. I have spoken to people who do not like lucerne as a mulch as it breaks down too quickly. I'm OK with that as it is feeding not only the plant, but the micro-organisms in the soil too. These tiny soil bugs improve the soil structure, the moisture holding capacity of the soil and health of the plants. While lucerne can be a but pricey, it is definitely worth the investment in the garden. For your mulch to be effective, it needs to be about 10cm deep. There is no point trying to skimp and put it on thinner – it will be a waste of time (and money). As it looks like we will be heading back into a drier spring and summer with the El Nino cycle returning – now is the time to act. Mulch deeply now, improve your soil and prepare your garden for the drier times ahead.

Chris Cuddy is a self-confessed plant nerd who operates Perennialle Plants (www.perennialle.com.au) which specialises in rare, frost and drought tolerant plants; based in Canowindra. Things to do now in the garden: Mulch garden beds Prune back frost damaged plants. Prepare your vegie garden for

summer vegies Fertilise fruit trees and roses Plant summer vegies (after last frost).

FROM LITTLE THINGS BIG THINGS GROW The extensions currently being constructed at Canowindra Preschool into the car park area which will add additional space for a smaller classroom area, a library area, storage room, staff room, meeting/intervention room and a new office space. Builder Paul McKenzie expects completion mid November all going to plan and weather permitting. Another great achievement for our Preschool and a testament to all the support and fundraising that the community contributes. Winner of the recent Preschool Father’s Day Wood Raffle was Shona Millar. Director Lana Brown said, "Congratulations Shona and thank you to all those that supported our recent fundraising effort as the money raised is going toward the improvements at our Preschool."

At Aged Care Plus Moyne, our residents receive the care and support they need to continue to live full lives.

24 hours, 7 days a week care and support

Spacious single and double rooms

Plenty of entertainment areas

Wonderful rural setting

Hospitality unit for visiting families

Full Palliative care services

Closely connected to a supportive community

Call 6844 1592 or visit agedcare.salvos.org.au 161 Nangar Road, Canowindra

Moyne is a fully accredited aged care centre.

FUNDRAISING NOT JUST A WALK IN THE PARK Or is it??? This year Moyne will again be participating in the Salvation Army Aged Care Plus Walkathon, last year having raised $360 for disadvantaged children in Central Australia. On Friday 14 September 2012, staff, residents, friends and family will be stepping out to help raise funds for The Salvation Army Aged Care Plus team to support community programs for those in need. This year Malawi Bicycle Ambulances; Streetlevel Sydney and Streetlevel Brisbane will be the recipients. Held in September each year, the Walkathon has been going since 2009 and has successfully raised over $80,000 to help those in need. There are many ways in which you can make a positive difference to the lives of Moyne residents through this year's Walkathon, including wheeling residents, walking with them or by providing a helping hand during the event. You are invited to come along and walk with the group from 11am - participation is free! or dig deep and donate to the cause. Donations can be made online, and you choose your preferred recipient, or if you wish to donate in person, please contact Moyne on 02 6344 1592.

ABOVE: Malawi Bicycle Ambulances

Comprinting

will be reopening Monday 7 September Apologies for any inconvenience

6 Ryall Street (via Suttor Street)

Canowindra [email protected]

Well Women’s Check FREE

Monday 17 September Monday 22 October Monday 19 November

at Canowindra Health Centre phone 02 6340 3300 to arrange an appointment with the Women’s Health Nurse for:

Pap smear & breast check Contraceptive information STI testing

Don't put it off any longer!

THE CANOWINDRA BOWLING CLUB LIMITED Registered Office: 62 Gaskill Street ACN 001 014 722 CANOWINDRA NSW 2804 ABN 30 001 014 722

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

NOTICE is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of The Canowindra Bowling Club Limited will be held in the Club on Sunday, 23rd September, 2012 at 2:00pm.

BUSINESS: 1. To receive and adopt report of Directors and Audited Balance Sheet for the year ended

30th June, 2012. 2. To elect Chairperson, two (2) Vice-Chairpersons, Treasurer and seven (7) Directors for the

ensuing twelve months ended 30th June, 2013. 3. To appoint a Solicitor for the year ended 30th June, 2013. 4. To transact any other business which may be brought forward in conformity with the

Articles of Association. Any questions to be received in writing to the above address, no later than 9 th September 2012. Ron Brooks Roger Traves Licensee Chairperson

The Mayor said engineering issues meant it was not possible to erect a shade shelter over the entire skate park, how-ever the extension of the concrete slab on the northern side for a longer landing area provided the opportunity for shade structures in two locations. The students also asked for a drinking fountain and water bottle refilling station at the skate park. “Council has arranged for this to be installed by Central Tablelands Water, but CTW is having difficulty getting sufficient supplies of the refilling stations,” Cr Dowling said. “Cabonne Council has included the cost and the fountain and its installation in our budget and as soon as Central Tablelands Water overcomes its supply problems, the water station will be installed.” Cr Dowling said the council’s community service staff also discussed the possibility of recreational bus trips, both locally and to Sydney, for Year 7-12 students. “If the students organise the trips, council will considering sponsoring the bus hire cost,” he said.

COUNCIL RESPONDS TO STUDENTS' REQUESTS Shade structures will be built at Canowindra skate park along with an extended “landing area”, the town’s school leaders were told last week. Harry Myers, Blake Willson, Emily McTaggart and Simone Middleton met with Cabonne Mayor Bob Dowling to follow-up issues raised with the Council earlier in the year. Representatives from Canowindra, as well as Molong and Yeoval Central Schools, addressed Council during the year to out-line their priorities and visions for the Shire’s future. “It is important for us to meet with the students again to give feedback on their requests and suggestions,” Cr Dowling said. The Mayor said the Canowindra students had requested three improvements to the recently-built skate park, on behalf of young people in the town. “Two shade structures will be built on the western side of the park for spectators and those people waiting to use the facility, while two others will be constructed over the extended landing area proposed for the northern end of the structure,” Cr Dowling said.

Above: Cabonne Mayor Bob Dowling with Canowindra High School’s leaders Simone Middleton, Emily McTaggart, Blake Willson and Harry Myers.

CAPTIVATING FASCINATORS This Saturday 8 September Canowindra CWA presents a fascinator workshop led by Anne Vincent and Bronwyn Guest from Millinery Matters. Starting at 2pm, participants will be given a little bit of hat history, shown the basics of how to make a fascinator and be able to select components from a range of feathers, flowers, ribbons and veil to create their own stylish headpiece. Fascinators are a very versatile headwear and suit almost every face shape or body type. They can be worn in a variety of situations such as Melbourne Cup luncheons, race meetings and weddings, and are very adaptable as one size fits all. They also make great gifts. Cost is only $20 per head , this includes a sinamay or straw base, up to three components and a headband or comb fitting. A range of additional trims will be available for purchase for anyone who would like to compose a more elaborate creation. All necessary equipment will be available for use, however participants should bring along basic sewing requirements such as scissors, pins, needles and thread if possible. Most fascinators do not require intricate stitching, so sewing knowledge is not required, just a sense of humour and style. RSVP to assure your place by Thursday 6 September with Conni Christensen at [email protected] or Penny Nash on 02 6364 0218. Create your own Melbourne Cup accessory, or a personal gift for someone special, and learn something new with a group of fun ladies. Next month Leanne Stevenson will be arranging a workshop on 'How to plan a posey'. Save Saturday 6 October in your diary for that one too.

Save the date: Spring into September with so much to do in & around Cabonne!!! Sep 7: Adult Survivors of Child Abuse Cowra Support Group Contact: Pascale on 02 6342 1612 Sep 7: Disney Disco Party 5pm-6:30pm at Canowindra Primary School Hall $6 Sep 8: CABONNE COUNCIL ELECTIONS Polling Booth Locations in next issue of The Canowindra Phoenix Sep 8: CWA Spring Workshop: Fascinating! 2pm make your own fascinator. $20pp RSVP by 3/9 to [email protected] Sep 9: Cudal Show 9am-4pm at Cudal Showground. A HUGE FAMILY DAY OUT!!! Sep 10: Canowindra Show Ladies Auxiliary 2pm at Canowindra Services Club. This will be our final meeting before the Show.

New members are always welcomed. Sep 12: Canowindra@Home Annual General Meeting 6pm at Canowindra Services Club. All are welcome to attend. Sep 15: International Talk Like A Pirate Day...YARRRRRR! Sep 16: Woodbridge Cup Grand Final at Tom Clyburn Oval Canowindra!!! Sep 17: Well Women's Check FREE at Canowindra Community Health Centre. Book now on 02 6340 3300 Sep 19: Canowindra Business Chamber meeting 7pm at Canowindra Services Club. Enquiries Jo Gaigals 0418 413 753 Sep 19-21: Sakura Matsuri Cherry Blossom Festival Kids Days @ Japanese Garden ph 02 6341 2233. Sep 21-22: CANOWINDRA SHOW!!! Sep 22: Sakura Matsuri Family Fun Day 10am-4pm Cowra Japanese Garden. Cultural, martial arts & Taiko drum performances

$10 children, $14 Seniors, $16 Adults. 6:30-9pm Cocktail Evening @ Cowra Japanese Garden $45pp. Ph 02 6341 2233 or 02 6342 4333 Sep 23: Sakura Matsuri Service of Respect 9:30am Cowra War Cemeteries. 11:30am Friendship BBQ lunch featuring Taiko Drum $17pp

at Cowra Japanese Garden, ph 02 6341 2233 or 6342 4333 Sep 24: Men's Prostate Talk @ Canowindra Services Club for Men and Women! Sep 29: Canowindra's Airing of the Quilts shop windows, balconies, cellar doors, museums, anything that stands still for too long will

be draped with quilts of various sizes, shapes & colours to create a stunning spectacle in our village. Sep 29: Rapt @ taste Canowindra 42 Ferguson Street 02 6344 2332 or www.tastecanowindra.com.au/events Sep 30: folk@canowindra 4-6pm at taste Canowindra. Enquiries to Nerida Cuddy 0429 048 603 Oct 5: Canowindra Pythons Rugby Union Club Ball Oct 6: Moorbel Markets 8am-12noon. For more information or to book a stall please contact Warwick Bowd on 02 6344 2025 Oct 6: Flicker Fest @ Rosnay 5:30–11pm Best of Comedy Shorts 2012 Gates open 5.30pm, Dinner from 6pm, Movies from 7pm.

For more info or bookings ph 1300 ROSNAY (1300 767 629) Oct 19-28: Orange Wine Week www.tasteorange.com.au heaps of things to do & taste. Oct 20: Open Gardens Australia "Hidden Gardens of Canowindra" 11am-5pm Tickets are $20pp for entry to all 6 gardens.

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The Hon John Cobb MP

Federal Member for Calare Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food Security

FEDERAL ROUNDS Monday 3rd September 2012 Lest We Forget: Like most Australians, I was deeply saddened by the deaths of five Australian troops in two separate incidents in Afghanistan last week. I am sure I speak on behalf of the Calare community when I express my condolences to the families and friends of all the brave Australian soldiers who have lost their lives and those who have been injured. Our thoughts and prayers are also with the families of all our soldiers. The reality of the tragedy was certainly made apparent when I learned one of the men killed last week was the son of an old school mate of mine. These events should serve as a reminder to us all of the sacrifices that the men and women of the Australian Defence Force make in the defence of our Nation. As a Member of Parliament, I am always appreciative and respectful of the great responsibility I have. But times like this cer-tainly serve to remind us as MPs, Senators, Shadow Ministers and of course Ministers how immense that responsibility can be. Thank you local Councillors: As the Council elections approach, I would like to thank all those retiring local government repre-sentatives who have served on Councils in Oberon, Lithgow, Blayney, Bathurst, Orange, Cabonne, Parkes and Forbes. I would particularly like to pay tribute to retiring Mayors of the region –Neville Castle of Lithgow, Bruce Kingham of Blayney, Bob Dowling of Cabonne and Don Fitzpatrick of Oberon. Being a councillor, like any politician, can be a very rewarding job, but it’s not an easy job. On behalf of the Calare community, thank you for doing your service to your community. I also wish all those contesting the election the best of luck in Saturday’s polls. Another week, another Carbon Tax victim: I was stunned to learn recently the Lithgow Workies Club will pay an additional $100,000 in power costs over the next two years, solely because of the Carbon Tax. Having recently negotiated new charges with their supplies, the Club will now pay an additional $4863 a month for ‘carbon costs’, not including regular price increases. The Club fears any further increases in costs could affect their ability to provide funding support to local community groups and sporting clubs. This only serves to further highlight the disaster that is the Carbon Tax, particularly following the Prime Minister’s backflip over the floor price just months after the Tax was introduced. The Coalition will seek to end the chaos and confusion surrounding the Carbon Tax, by moving an amendment to scrap the scheme when the Government introduces legislation to remove the floor price. National Flag Day: Monday of this week was National Flag Day, marking 111 years to the day since the Australian flag was first flown. Australians chose their own flag in 1901 following an open public design competition. The flag we proudly fly today was chosen from more than 32,000 entries. The flag is a symbol of Australia’s identity and pride and should be respected.

Canowindra Pool Entry Fees 2012/13

Season Family $199.00 Adult $99.00 Child, aged pensioner or spectator $99.00

Daily Adult $3.90 Child or aged pensioner $3.40 Under school age $2.40 School Groups (with teacher) $2.40

Season tickets payment plan: 4 fortnightly payments

For more information, please contact Jarrod on 0458 690 044 or email

[email protected] HAPPY BIRTHDAY JARROD 05/09/12

PARISH OF ST EDWARDS CATHOLIC CHURCH CANOWINDRA

Saturday 8 September: 6pm Eugowra Sunday 9 September: 8.30am Canowindra 10am Cargo

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

Thursday 6 September 10am Peace Memorial Church

Canowindra

Saturday 8 September 5:30pm Bp Richards' visit to Woodstock celebrating the Patronal

Festival of St Matthew followed by supper in the CWA Hall

Sunday 9 September Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost 9.30 am Bp Richard's visit to

All Saints’ Church Canowindra 11.15 am Cranbury 4-6pm Sunday Arvo Gathering at Peace Memorial Canowindra

$5 CLASSIFIEDS : De-clutter for Spring! FOR SALE - GARAGE SALE - WANTED - GIVE AWAY - only $5 for 144 characters. Conditions apply. Call Jo on 0418 413 753 for more details

Always listen to your elders' advice...

Not because they are always right, but because they have more experience

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SCHOOL SAFETY LIGHTS Flashing school zone lights, a priority of Molong Central School students when they met last week with Cabonne Council, will be installed at the school in coming months. Cabonne Mayor Bob Dowling said the warning lights had been scheduled for installation by the State Government. Students asked for the lights when they met with the Mayor, following up on issues raised with the Council earlier in the year. Representatives from Molong and Yeoval Central Schools and Canowindra High School addressed the Council during the year to outline their priorities and visions for the Shire’s future. “It is important for us to meet with the students again to give them feedback on their requests and suggestions,” Cr Dowling said. “The school zone warning lights were suggested at this latest meeting as a crucial means of increasing safety for students, staff and parents, particularly at the Edward and Wellington Streets pedestrian crossing. “Fortunately, State Member for Orange Andrew Gee has announced that Molong Central School will receive the flashing lights, a decision that is warmly wel-comed by both the school and council.”

FREE GRANT WRITING WORKSHOPS With the Country Arts Support Program (CASP) closing 2 October, and the Regional Arts Fund (RAF) closing 24 September, now is the time for arts and community groups to brush up on grant writing skills. In September, Arts OutWest executive officer Tracey Callinan will run two FREE grant writing workshops in the Central West. The workshops will focus on grant writing for arts projects. Anyone is welcome to attend (please RSVP). Learn about: what is required for a Country Arts

Support Program (CASP) application what is required for a Regional Arts

Fund (RAF) application how to write up budgets for funding

applications project planning what Letters Of Support are and why

you need them where else to look for money what the funding bodies will be looking

for. This is also an opportunity to talk to Tracey in person about your CASP and RAF applications, so bring along your ideas or your half completed application forms. Orange workshop Tuesday 11 September, 10am-2.30pm West Room, Orange Regional Gallery, Byng Street Orange. Cost: FREE (bring your own lunch) Lithgow workshop Thursday 13 September, 10am-2.30pm Lithgow Library and Learning Centre, Main St Lithgow Cost: FREE (bring your own lunch) RSVP to Arts OutWest 02 6338 4657 or email [email protected]

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AGCHATOZ BRINGING FARMERS TOGETHER AgChatOZ, Australia's most popular and successful rural social media network will host its inaugural networking event in Canberra this September. Aptly hosted on a Tuesday evening, Tuesday 18 September, AgChatOZ LIVE, aims to bring social media to life. Over the course of the evening delegates will hear from elite agricultural and political experts, and a Q&A session will be held for 90 minutes on the topic "Rural and urban Australia, enriching connections or growing apart?” The event will be hosted by ABC political and social media commentator Latika Bourke, a huge coup for the organisation, and AgChatOZ cofounder and 2011 NSW Rural Woman of the Year, Danica Leys believes the event will demonstrate how social media can truly bring people together. "AgChatOZ started as a conversation about the importance of food, fibre and rural issues in Australia. AgChatOZ is now a network of its own - a place where both city and country come together to learn and communicate about issues affecting the nation", Mrs. Leys said. While social media is about online communication, Mrs Leys is adamant that these conversations extend beyond the 'Twitterspehere' and form real and lasting connections for individuals. "Social media is about engaging online. But what we want to do is create a national event that brings these conversations to life. The event is about extending this online communication to a face-to-face relationship and building upon ideas, beliefs and connections". "The event on the 18th September aims to put the spotlight back on agriculture and bring people together in a collaborative and digital way". The panel will consist of: NSW Farmers President, Fiona Simson; Queensland cotton and grain farmer,

Brendan Taylor; Australian Year of the Farmer Staff Liaison

Manager, Hollie Ballieu; Greenpeace Sustainable Agriculture Advisor,

Richard Widows; Delta Agribusiness Director, John Pattinson; West Visa Migration Agent, Trainer and

Public Speaker, Michael Jeremy. AgChatOZ was started by Tom Whitty, Danica Leys and Sam Livingstone in 2010 with the aim to engage and connect both rural and urban Australians to discuss issues affecting the industry. AgChatOZ believes that through conversations and story telling, we can break down barriers and form connections. AgChatOZ LIVE will be hosted on Tuesday 18 September at Rydges Capital Hil l , Canberra, starting at 6.30pm. For more information about how to register for the event http://wired.ivvy.com/event/9BK9FH/

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WOODBRIDGE CUP GRAND FINAL HOSTS The Woodbridge Cup Grand Final is set down for Sunday 16 September at Tom Clyburn Oval Canowindra. Two teams have booked their places in the Woodbridge Cup Grand final day at Canowindra. Canowindra Tigers Youth League side are into the Grand Final after a convincing 24-12 win over the Peak Hill Roosters. They now await the victor of the Peak Hill, Eugowra preliminary final clash at Eugowra this Sunday. Recent history suggests Peak Hill will have another shot at the Canowindra boys, but semi finals football is certainly different. Eugowra led by Brendan Plunkett & Jarred Nicholson could pull off an upset.

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NOTICE OF MEETING Canowindra@home, the peak wine & food group for Canowindra, will be having its AGM on Wednesday 12 September at the Canowindra Services Club. Meeting will commence at 6pm & all are welcome to attend.

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FOR SALE mulcher 'Chipper Chopper' rarely used $50; also leaf blower $50; & whipper snipper FREE. Ph 0428 422 304

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WINNERS of the More Space for Jase raffle drawn by Deanna Noble Fri 17 Aug were: 1st Cheryl Sargent, $60 voucher for dinner at the Old Vic Restaurant; 2nd Cathy H, bottle of Swinging Bridge Wine. Thanks to all who support our fundraising.

TIGERS 19S THROUGH TO GRAND FINAL Peak Hill and Grenfell were the hosts of the second round of Woodbridge cup semi-finals on Saturday and Sunday. The League Tag girls were back to their best as they kept Grenfell Girlanas to a nil score, winning convincingly 34-0. The girls played an outstanding defence match which allowed Sally, Madi, Alicia and Annie score. Mel and Millie converted all bar one try. The 19s started strong and were never in danger of letting the pressure of the semis get to them. In what turned out to be a penalty riddled match the boys held it together to take out the win and go through to the Grand Final 24-12. Try scorers were Jayden, Nick W, Dom and Larz. Dylan converted all 4 tries. Congratulations to both teams on great wins and all the best for the rest of your finals campaign. The girls take on Eugowra this Sunday, for a spot in the Grand Final and the first grade take on Peak Hill. Both games are at Eugowra with the day starting at 10am for the girls. Come along and support the Tigers. Go the Tigers!!!

CANOWINDRA JUNIOR CRICKET It’s time to dust off the bat and ball and start getting ready for cricket season. This season starts after the school holidays on Saturday 20 October but registration days are being held early to get the club ready. We hope to have another successful year this year for our junior club with the sign up of both boy and girls. We want a lot more girls join us this year as there is talk of an all-girls team to play in the under 12s. As an added incentive this year, those who sign up of the FIRST day and pay in full will go into the draw to win a $100 gift card/voucher for Sports Power. Registration days are to be held Wednesday 12 and Wednesday 19 September between 3-5pm at Tom Clyburn Oval. These are the ONLY days for registrations. Cost of cricket: Milo $60; 1 child: $70; 2 children: $105; 3 or more children (from same family) $135. For more information on Junior Cricket please contact Ian Pengilly on 6344 3281 or Kirsten Devlin on 6342 8436.

Above: Canowindra Youth League Co-Captains Dylan Beer and Kain Earsman have steered their team into the Woodbridge Cup Grand Final at Canowindra on Sunday 16 September 2012.

In League Tag Condobolin are through after defeating Eugowra 26-8. This weeks preliminary final will see the 2011 Grand Final replay between Canowindra and Eugowra. The winner will go on to take on Condobolin 16 September at Tom Clyburn Oval at Canowindra. In First Grade this weekend Canowindra take on Peak Hill at 12.20pm and Eugowra take on Condobolin at 2pm, with both victors set to play off in the Grand Final on 16 September. Preliminary Finals Sunday 9 September at Eugowra: 10am League Tag Eugowra V Canowindra 11am Youth League Eugowra V Peak Hill 12.20pm 1st Grade Canowindra V Peak Hill 2pm 1st Grade Eugowra V Condobolin