Canowindra Phoenix Issue 236

The Canowindra Phoenix Wednesday 19 December 2012 Issue 236 Your free weekly guide to what’s happening in and around Canowindra...shop locally first!

Snippets... Newsagency: in honour of the Ricey's & their team who do so much for the community by being a central point of ticket sales for fund-raisers, & various other charitable events their opening hours for the Christmas season are more news than ad. Canowindra Newsagency will be closed Christmas Day & open 8-10am Boxing Day. New Years Day hours are 6-11am. Deb, Graham & staff wish all their loyal customers a happy & safe Christmas & a joyous New Year. Fundraising: The 2013 Canowindra Balloon Glow & Night Market provides our community with a unique fundraising opportunity. This year the event raised much needed monies for the Read triplets to purchase new wheel-chairs. Public nominations for a worthy cause for the 2013 event are being sought. Please provide details of your chosen charity by this Friday 21 December 2012 to caddie.marshall @adloyalty.com.au Lost: property at Canowindra Pool is over-flowing with towels, hats, goggles & even shoes! If you have left something at the pool please go & collect it as all items remaining at the end of January will be disposed of. Winner: of the More Space for Jase prize of 3 nights for 10 pax at DEKKS@Copacabana was drawn 17 November & the winner was mother of 2 Amy Bryden from Cowra. The Phoenix apologises for not including the infor-mation before now. Amy & Jason would like to thank everyone who supported the raffle & wishes everyone a very happy Christmas.

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FX-FJ VINTAGE CAR VISIT The 21st Australian Early Holden Federation (AEHF) FX-FJ Nationals are being held in Bathurst for five days from Friday 28 December 2012 to Tuesday 1 January 2013. Day 3 on Sunday sees a contingent of the 200 vehicles expected undertake a 'Mystery Drive'. A reliable local source who has quite a bit of knowledge of Holdens, assures that the drivers will be visiting Canowindra. Reminiscent of the large number of vintage vehicles viewed in Gaskill Street on Easter Sunday this year, there will be some beautifully restored and maintained Holdens to enthral the enthusiasts. Unlike the Easter event, the main street won't be closed off, however the cars will be parked around town so that you can get a good look at them. Held every two years, the nationals are held in different locations and hosted by the relevant car clubs. This year's nationals are being hosted by the good people of the Sydney chapter of the FX-FJ Holden Club of Australia. For a great Sunday out, get to Gaskill Street from around 10am and have a look at the beautiful cars manufactured between the years 1948 and 1956. Charlie McCarron's Holden Museum at Canowindra Motors will be holding tours for the motorists, so if you are interested in having a look yourself, please wait until the cars have left the building.

CANOWINDRA CHALLENGE FLAGSHIP Canowindra's iconic balloon festival has received funding through the NSW Government's Regional Flagship Event Program, the Member for Dubbo Troy Grant said today. The Canowindra Balloon Challenge will receive a one year grant of $10,000. "I'm really delighted the NSW Government sought fit to support this wonderful event," said Mr Grant. "Held over seven days in April annually, the winner and first runner up of the Canowindra Balloon Challenge will proceed to the 2014 World Championships in Hot Air Ballooning. "The event has been running for three years, last year 725 visitors attended the event with 1,460 predicted for 2013." The Regional Flagship Event Program was established in 1996 to identify and assist the development of events that reflect and contribute to the unique character of the tourism regions of NSW. Events become the ‘flagship’ events for Regional NSW and are promoted within Destination NSW marketing activity. The program has provided more than $5 million in funding to 224 separate events to date. The level of assistance ranges from a one-year grant of $10,000 to events receiving triennial funding of $20,000 per year for three years. The Canowindra Balloon Challenge will take place from 20 to 27 April 2013, so mark it in your diaries now.

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GASKILL STREET CROSSING ‘WIN-WIN’ Cabonne Mayor Ian Gosper says the input of Canowindra residents may result in a “win-win” situation in the design of a safe disabled access crossing for the town’s historic main street. Cr Gosper commended the contribution of residents at a well-attended public meeting called this week by the Canowindra Business Chamber to discuss plans to provide safer crossings in the street. The business chamber will now ask the council to consider installing one crossing rather than the three proposed in the latest plans. The crossing designs, which involve minor extensions of the footpath, are part of an upgrade which will include the resurfacing of Gaskill Street. “There have been differing opinions on the design and number of crossings required and these opinions were respectfully and politely debated by community members,” Cr Gosper said. “There have been a number of revised plans and the council will work with the community to try to provide a facility that has the consensus of the community.” The Mayor thanked the business chamber for arranging the meeting which was also attended by Canowindra councillors Kevin Walker and Anthony Durkin, as well as the council’s General Manager Andrew Hopkins and Director of Engineering and Technical Services Rob Staples. “There was a lot of constructive discussion, weighing up safety, access issues and the impact on the heritage streetscape, and hopefully people left with a better understanding of these issues,” Cr Gosper said. “I think that generally everyone agrees Gaskill Street is very difficult to cross for people with disabilities or mobility issues. “I don’t want to pre-empt any decision of council, but I’m sure my fellow councillors will be keen to go back to Roads and Maritime Services (formerly the RTA) with the community’s preference to see if we can come up with a solution that satisfies residents’ desires, the need to provide disabled crossing facilities that comply with Australian standards and a design that is sympathetic to the heritage street-scape.”

To the editor... I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to the wonderful community of Canowindra for the love and support granted to me and my family since our car accident on 1st October. Thank you for the cards, flowers, gifts, meals, calls, visits, prayers and wishes that have helped sustain us over such a difficult time. We are honoured to be part of such a fantastic community! The boys are doing well and I hope to be back on track in the not too distant future. Merry Christmas to you all and may 2013 bless you with good health and happiness. Warmest wishes from Carolyn, Steve, Liam and Caleb Kohler VISIT OUR LOCAL MUSEUMS

The high quality of Cabonne’s museums and galleries has been showcased at one of the State’s major awards ceremonies. Canowindra Historical Society and Museum, the Age of Fishes Museum at Canowindra and the Orange Blayney Cabonne Sustainable Collections Project all received highly commended awards at the prestigious 2012 IMAGinE Awards in Sydney. The awards celebrate the achievements and diversity of the museum and gallery industry, comprising more than 650 organisations. A delighted Cabonne Mayor Ian Gosper congratulated all three museums. “With more than 70 nominations, the finalists represented the best of regional and metropolitan NSW visual arts and cultural heritage experiences,” he said. “With Cabonne’s three finalists being highly commended, the awards emphasised the wonderful attractions and collections we have in our area.” Cr Gosper’s words were echoed by Museums and Galleries NSW chief executive officer Michael Rolfe. “These highly commended recipients represent extraordinary achievements made throughout the year, with some strong examples of how innovative strategies are helping to create more accessible and meaningful collections,” he said. Chairman of the Age Of Fishes board, Mr Darryl Fliedner said, “The audio tour project resulted in a successful $85,000 grant through the Community Partnerships Program (Industry and Investment). "The project was driven primarily by volunteers and our Manager, Fiona Ferguson”. The Community Partnerships grant enabled the Age Of Fishes Museum to purchase the audio machines, the tour itself and train the volunteers to use the machines which deliver a consistent, accurate and timely product to visitors. “Many thanks go to Dr Robin Williams, Karina Kelly, Maryanne Leigh, Dr Alex Ritchie, Monica Yeung, Mim Loomes and Bruce Loomes who assisted with the tour development and the development of exhibitions”. said Mr Fliedner. Visit our museums during these Christmas holidays, we have international quality right on our doorstep!

To the editor... Miki will be back in Canowindra Friends and classmates of Miki Yagi, Rotary Exchange student at Canowindra High during the mid 1980s will be pleased to know that Miki and her daughter Marina will be in town for a brief visit around New Year. A get together of anyone who would like to see Miki and Marina will be organised as soon as details are known. While it is understood that a lot of people will be away Miki would love to talk with those people who can come. Miki wants Marina to have a “hot” Christmas so different from their usual ones in Japan. Possible dates at this time are 31st December 2012 and 1st or 2nd January 2013. Please contact Mim Loomes on 02 6344 7146 before 9.00pm at night as soon as possible so that arrangements can be finalised. Thank you, Mim Loomes, Canowindra

EARSMAN'S MIXED CONCRETE Will be closed

24 December to 15 January 2013

Paul, Tina & Greg would like to wish all our customers a Merry Christmas & Happy & Safe New Year

10 NORTH STREET CANOWINDRA NSW 2804

PH 02 6344 2044

Have a happy & safe 2013. Love all your family.

02 6344 2800 78 Gaskill Street

Canowindra

Sarah & Kylie would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!

Thank you for your support throughout 2012.

May all your dreams come true The salon will be open

27th, 28th & 29th December,

then closed from New Years Eve

re-opening Monday 14th January

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taste Canowindra

taste's trading hours Christmas Eve

24th Monday 10am-10pm Bottle shop

& wine tasting only

Christmas Day 25th Tuesday CLOSED

Dec 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th 10am-10pm

tastings & bottle shop Book for Dinner

December 30th Sunday 10am-7pm

tastings & bottle shop Book for Dinner

New Years Eve 31st Monday 10am-10pm tastings & bottle shop Book for Dinner

New Year Day 1st Tuesday 10am-7pm tastings & bottle shop Book for Dinner

Theatre restaurant show for Australia Day plus

Mick Thomas show rescheduled for Valentine’s Day Feb. 14th 2013

6344 2332 42 Ferguson Street

www.tastecanowindra.com.au

bottle shop sun–thurs 10am - 7pm fri & sat 10am-10pm

HasTrojan & Co. Home Décor / Coffee Store

Christmas Trading: 10am-4:30pm every day until 2pm Christmas Eve

Reopening 10am 27 December 2012

44 Gaskill St, Canowindra NSW 2804

0459 625 744

CABONNE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY HOURS Cabonne Council’s offices will be closed over the Christmas-New Year period from 5pm on Friday 21 December 2012 and will reopen at 9am on Wednesday 2 January 2013. An after hours number will operate throughout this period and anyone wishing to make an urgent inquiry or report an emergency should call this number on 02 6392 3234. Councillors and staff wish everyone a merry Christmas and happy and safe New Year.

ROAM INTO TROJAN & CO. In August this year Ben Webb decided to utilise his love of interior design to create a business where he could share his skills and experiences with others. Trojan & Co. has now been open for four weeks, and Ben is happy to say that it is a great success. With extensive knowledge gained from working as an international freelance fashion stylist and make-up artist, Ben has created a welcoming, elegant and eclectic feel for Trojan & Co., with many unique items displayed. Named after Ben's beloved 19 year old chestnut quarter horse, pictured above, there is definitely a equine theme present. And although he is now retired, there are rumours that Trojan might be making an appearance at the bushranger celebrations later next year! Having travelled widely with his work, Ben has found that different cultures have influenced his choices and variety of product and the layout in the shop. Stocking a range of quality, well made products such as Palm Beach Collection candles which use environmentally friendly soy wax that burns slower with less heat than usual candles. Other favourites include Australian company Bits and Bugs mounted, framed butterfly specimens. The specimens are farmed specifically for display, so no protected nor endangered species are used. In keeping with Ben's ambition to offer different make-up workshops next year, the range of O•P•I nail polish has already proven popular, with new stock arriving this week. This also introduces one of Ben's good friends, Alice from Deliciously Bronzed, who is now taking appoint-ments for mini & deluxe manicures, mini pedicures and shellac nails. Alice will be in store on a weekly basis and is taking bookings now on 0481 238 231. A new installation is the coffee espresso machine with Ben serving Art of Espresso beans. Blackboard selections which changes daily includes such treats as cakes, tarts or home made pavlova. Ben is humbled by our community, "I can't believe how lovely and supportive everyone has been who have entered the store, and the well wishes I've received from locals is mind blowing!" With the unique talent and friendliness that comes naturally to Ben, along with our supportive and embracing community, Trojan & Co. is assured to be around for quite a long, successful time.

would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year

0428 262 152 Mill Street Canowindra [email protected] Lic No. 48179c

Canowindra Preschool is a Community Based Not-for-Profit Preschool

2013 VACANCIES AVAILABLE

We operate Monday – Friday during school terms We cater for children aged 3-5 years.

Our qualified staff care, nurture and educate your child. While program based on the Early Years Learning

Framework, catering for children’s interests and needs.

For further information please call in to

see us or call 6344 1261 for any enquires.

Canowindra Preschool Kindergarten Inc.

PHYSIO GYM HOLIDAY HOURS We would like to wish all our patients, gym participants and wonderful pool managers, Jarrod and Lisa a happy and safe Christmas. Our department will close at the end of business Friday 21 December and re-open Thursday 27 December on a reduced service of two to three days per week until Tuesday 29th January. So if unsure call before coming up to department on 02 6340 3017. Aquatherapy has it’s last session before Christmas on Thursday 20 December and resumes Monday 7 January to the usual Monday and Thursday mornings at 9am. All other groups except Healthy Lifestyles on a Friday, finish up the week ending Friday 21 December and resume week commencing Monday 7 January. Healthy Lifestyle participants please see notice in the gym. Evening and early morning Gym sessions f in ish week ending Thursday 21 December. Early morning sessions will resume the week beginning Monday 4 February. Evening gym resumes term two of 2013 due to Boot Camp commencing first term Wednesday 30 January 2013. Any questions or concerns please call the department on 02 6340 3017

In Memoriam Darcy Russell SMITH 18/2/1933 - 2/1/2010

Life goes by in the blink of an eye. There is no point crying or wondering why. We are just glad we had you for the time we did, for the lessons you taught us and your grand-children. Our lives are fuller for having had you as our father. We will always miss you but you are always in our thoughts when we need you, and know that you are watching. Husband to Faye. Father to Lyn, Annie, Mark, Sue, Kerrie. Grandfather and great-grandfather to many.

KIDS HOLIDAY FUN Children's author/performer Andy Jones is coming to Orange and Cowra Libraries. He will be presenting an hilari-ous literacy and musical show about jokes and humour for children at: Orange City Library Tuesday 8 January 2013 at 11am Bookings 02 6393 8132 Cowra Library Wednesday 9 January 2013 at 2.30pm Bookings 02 6340 2180 Andy uses his guitar, drums and other props to help kids understand humour and why jokes are funny. Throughout the show he explains punch lines, verbal de-livery, subject matter, creating jokes, rhyming words and performance. It is loads of fun and perfect for Infants and Primary School students ages 5 - 12. It's free. Andy has written The Enormous Book of Hot Jokes and the Big Book of Fun. His latest book is The Ripper Razzle Dazzle Big Book of Fun and Stuff.

SCHOLARSHIP FOR RURAL WOMEN The Central West Branch of the Australian Federation of Graduate Women (AFGW) congratulates all those students who have achieved outstanding HSC/ATAR results as announced this week. The local AFGW Branch is inviting such Central West female students to apply for its HSC Scholarship prize of $2,000. This Scholarship will be awarded to a female student who has attended a Secondary School within 100km of Cowra (as the crow flies) and intends to enrol in tertiary education. Applications close 31 January 2013 and will be presented at the Scholarship Award dinner at Cowra in February 2013. The AFGW’s purpose is to reward and support rural women in their advance-ment of education. This Annual Scholarship is funded from the proceeds of four functions held each year with inspiring guest speakers. Recent guest speakers have been Wiradjuri woman Norma Ingram, and movie distributor Richard Payten of Canowindra. Co-ordinator of the HSC (ATAR) Scholar-ship, Mrs Sue Brown is inviting interested students to forward a letter of application, including photocopies of HSC subject results, ATAR results and intention to enrol in tertiary education to her: Mrs Sue Brown, ‘Dara,’ 728 Forbes Road, Cowra NSW 2794. Applications close 31 January 2013.

The Royal Hotel Canowindra

Thurs-Sun

Lunch 12-2pm Dinner 6-8pm

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Saturday 22 December from 8pm

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LOST: 1 golden Labrador male - Bundy,

6yrs; & 1 black Labrador female - Molly,

2yrs & in season. Last seen in Robinson

Street South Canowindra Monday morn-

ing 17 December. Family are distraught &

desperate to have them home. Please call

0400 095 317 with any information.

Thank you.

Troy Grant MP MEMBER FOR DUBBO ELECTORATE [email protected] www.troygrant.com.au Electorate office: 1/18 Talbragar Street (PO Box 1327) DUBBO NSW 2830

ph 02 6882 3577 fax 02 6882 3689

Troy Grant MP Member for Dubbo Electorate

...your representative for all State matters

Merry Christmas Thank you for affording me the privilege to represent the Dubbo Electorate in 2012.

I extend my very best wishes to you for a happy, holy and safe Christmas and New Year.

The Dubbo office will close of the 20th December 2012 and re-open 7th January 2013.

Please contact my office for an appointment to discuss any state matter.

Working With Our Communities

MERRY CHRISTMAS Councillors and staff of Cabonne

Council wish all Cabonne residents a merry Christmas and a

happy and safe New Year.

Cabonne Council’s offices will be closed from 5pm on Friday 21 December 2012

and will reopen at 9am on Wednesday 2 January 2013.

An after hours number will operate throughout this period and anyone

wishing to make an urgent inquiry or report an emergency should call this

number on 6392 3234.

grossi gifts

20% off SALE 10 December – 24 December

at THE AGE OF FISHES MUSEUM Cnr Gaskill & Ferguson Streets CANOWINDRA 02 6344 1008

Open from 10am–4pm 7 days

The biggest little pool shed west of the Great Divide!

WE STOCK: pool pumps, filters, spare parts, salt systems, auto cleaners, specialty products,

pool & spa chemicals & non chlorine systems.

20 years experience. Free water testing.

New release for Christmas - 2012 Rosé a light, crisp, berry flavoured summer wine.

- 2012 Chardonnay a fresh, zesty fruit driven wine great for summer drinking.

We also have our popular - Cervantes - sparkling Pinot Noir (red)

made in the traditional champagne method. A perfect celebratory drink to enjoy with turkey, ham and everything Christmassy!

Port and Late Harvest Semillon is also available.

Single bottle, six pack & 12 pack sales - Free delivery locally.

Contact Margaret 02 6344 7153 www.wallingtonwines.com.au

[email protected]

Used, empty wine barrels for sale - $70ea

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thank all their customers for their patronage and

wish everyone a very happy Christmas

and a brilliant 2013. Shop closed

23rd Dec - 3rd Jan, but Virginia can be

contacted on 6344 3265

ABOVE: The hard working Canowindra Food Basket volunteers having packed the Christmas hampers for this year. The final Food Basket for 2012 is 9am-12noon this Friday, then there will be a break of three weeks with it resuming Friday 18 January 2013.

Do you need to BOOST SALES, reach MORE CUSTOMERS? Call Caddie and Cheryl on 6344 1846 to find out how.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS: Dec 21: Canowindra Food Basket 9:30am-12noon at Uniting Church Hall Dec 25: Community Christmas Day Lunch 11:30am for 12noon until 2pm at CWA Hall Dec 30: 21st AEHF FX/FJ Nationals will be coming to Canowindra. Hosted by the FX-FJ Holden Club of Australia

(Sydney Chapter) this will be another great day of historic cars lining our streets

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, 02 6344 2760 or [email protected] 6 RYALL STREET CANOWINDRA NSW 2804

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The Hon John Cobb MP

Federal Member for Calare FEDERAL ROUNDS Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food Security

Monday 17th December 2012

Final Federal Rounds for 2012: As I write my final Federal Rounds for 2012 I reflect on what has been a year of highs and lows for the people of Calare. We’ve achieved some great things, like the opening of the Northern Distributor Road in Orange, assistance for Forbes residents following severe flooding earlier in 2012, and the renovation of the Lithgow Aquatic Centre just to name a few. However, the Gillard Government has let the Calare electorate down in many ways – introduction of the Carbon Tax, scrapping of the Medicare Chronic Disease Dental Scheme, and failing to allocate funding to any of the Business Enterprise Centres, among many others. On the Federal front, the Government continues to crabwalk away from its “come hell or high water” promise of a surplus. On no fewer than 150 separate occasions Wayne Swan has committed the Government to delivering a budget surplus in the current financial year. However, residents of Calare understand that the Labor Government does not honour its promises. Last year they claimed a $23b deficit – which turned out to be $43b deficit. They promised a 2012-13 surplus but have in fact delivered $172b of cumulative deficits and over a quarter of a trillion dollars of gross debt. It’s enough. The Coalition has a plan for a strong and prosperous economy that would get the budget back under control. Our plan will deliver new jobs, higher wages, cut red tape and get rid of Labor’s confidence-sapping carbon and mining taxes. Australian Year of the Farmer campaign: As 2012 draws to a close, so too does the Australian Year of the Farmer campaign. This campaign celebrated the hard work of everyone involved in producing, processing, handling and selling products from 136,000 farms across the country. As the Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food Security, and as a farmer myself, I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all those involved in the campaign, particularly the numerous volunteers who worked tirelessly to raise the profile of Australian farmers. Agriculture generates more than $405 billion each year, which is 27% of our gross domestic product. Despite this, the Labor Government continues to neglect this critical sector of the economy – which is also an important foundation of the Calare electorate. But while this campaign officially ends soon, the Coalition will continue to advocate for an environment where agriculture is sustainable and can prosper – helping farmers, help themselves. Congratulations to school and university students: With the rising of Parliament for the year I’ve been able to get out and about in the electorate much more and over the past few weeks I have had the opportunity to attend numerous school presentations ceremonies, both big and small. It’s wonderful to see the incredible achievements of our local students this year and congratulations to everyone who has received an award. I was particularly pleased to hand out several awards that I sponsored for special achievements. I also congratulate all those students who graduated from Charles Sturt University last week. This is a fantastic achievement and I wish you all the very best taking the next step into the workforce.

I would like to thank everybody for their support this year and as your Federal Member I look forward to ‘Caring for Calare’ in 2013 and delivering for regional Australia. I wish all readers a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

To the editor... As the individual who compiled a letter to Cabonne Council on behalf of several concerned citizens of the Canowindra Community I wish to provide the reasons for the complaint which has been upheld by Council, to the point where the Canowindra Sports Trust have suspended use of recycled water on the Clyburn Oval. It is not just about smell. In my role as a health care practitioner, I have had many approaches by individuals with chronic, debilitating gastro-intestinal conditions. When I further investigated issues of water purification I became more concerned by some current practices, so on 25 October 2011 I wrote to the several Shire Councils and the Minister for Health, expressing concern about water quality, and was reassured that due to current practices of treatment and end-stage chlorination there were no contaminants in the water (parasites, bacteria etc), that would be harmful to health. This is at odds with reports from both Cornell University and Yale in the USA. Yale University studies show that most of us are being exposed to cancer-causing compounds created by household chemicals washed down the drain. Their researchers found evidence that common household items such as cleaners, shampoos and detergents are creating a chemical cocktail which when combined with chlorine compounds results in a new cancer causing agent called nitrosamine (NDMA), in water supplies that come from sewage treatment plants. Nitrosamines are known to be highly carcinogenic and have been especially linked to bladder cancers. A broad range of chemicals have been identified as endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs). Excreted pharmaceutical chemicals and their metabolite by-products found in recycled water raise similar issues. The Cornell University study confirmed the risk of diseases from inhalation of spray drift from sewerage includes the mycobacterium tuberculosis and enteric (ie gut) viruses via aerosol spread.. It wrote the Manual for Waste Water Workers in the USA in which it further states that salmonella, mycobacterium, ascaris (round worms) and enteric viruses are resistant to most treatment methods recommending high level personal respiratory protection and regular health screening for exposed workers, What about the exposed public? In its own fact sheet on recycled water (which can be viewed on the internet) the NSW Department of Health confirms concern about the role of chlorination in the development of colon and bladder cancer and agrees there is some evidence that people who are allergic to chlorine in general are likely to sustain some type of damage over the long term, possibly with some type of organ failure. The fact sheet also raises some concerns about the impact that water chlorination has on pregnancy, both in terms of causing stillbirths or birth defects. Cowra Council who also serve an area of Canowindra, uses chlorine as an end-stage water purifier, while swimming pools are another source of exposure. Chemical and pathogenic contaminants can remain in soil or on the ground for extended periods. Casual contact may not be harmful, but regular repeated exposures by sports people and school children increases the risks significantly, and how many people have obscure sickness which remains undiagnosed or is not responsive to conventional treatment, or have skin conditions from such contact? Why build a health walk in a contaminated area? Recycled sewerage waste cannot be considered as ‘purified’ or ‘safe’, and has no place in public access areas. I would be interested to see Council publish the results of detailed soil analysis from sites where recycled sewerage has been used. With over 80% of cancers now recognised to be linked to environmental and lifestyle factors, what studies have been done in the light of these new reports to ensure Councils prove they meet public safety standards, what chemicals are used in our local treatment, and how will long term risks now being identified be addressed? Stephen Tamplin, RN ND PhD

PARISH OF ST EDWARDS CATHOLIC CHURCH CANOWINDRA

Saturday 22 December: 6pm Eugowra Sunday 23 December: 8.30am Canowindra Christmas Eve: 7pm Eugowra 7pm Cudal 7pm Cargo 9pm Canowindra Christmas Day: 9am Canowindra

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

Thursday 20 December 10am Peace Memorial Church

- last Thursday for 2012 Sunday 23 December

The Fourth Sunday of Advent 9:30am All Saints' Anglican Church

Canowindra 11:15am Cranbury Uniting Church Monday 24 December

Christmas Eve 6:30pm St Matthew's Church

Woodstock 10:30pm All Saints’ Canowindra Tuesday 25 December

CHRISTMAS DAY 9am Peace Memorial Canowindra 10:30am Cranbury

MATTERS OF STATE with TROY GRANT MP Member for Dubbo 17 December 2012

Forbes played host to a quick visit from NSW Education Minister Adrian Piccoli on Thursday. Mr Piccoli met with a range of interested stakeholders including representatives from Local Government and the teaching profession to discuss the NSW Government's reforms to education delivery and funding. Since assuming the education portfolio Adrian Piccoli has demonstrated a clear interest in furthering the education opportunities presented to regional communities like Forbes and was determined to visit the town to gauge a firsthand account of how the Government's education reforms have been re-ceived on the ground. I took the opportunity whilst in Forbes to visit the intersection of the Newell Highway and Oxford Street in Forbes to inspect the completion of a recent road work project. The NSW Government pro-vided $400,000 under the Principal Transport Routes Network Efficiency program for the project which was a key election commitment for the Dubbo electorate. Work included building turning lanes for both directions of Newell Highway traffic to turn into Oxford Street on the southern side of Forbes making it safer for all vehicles. Minister for Disability Services Andrew Constance's visit to Dubbo last week came on the back of landmark disability reforms secured for the Dubbo electorate under an historic Heads of Agreement signed by the NSW and Australian Governments, through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Mr Constance was in town to open the new location of Challenge Disability Services at the Lourdes Hospital Building. Challenge Disability Services have a proud history in providing support to people with disability and their new facility will ensure that work can continue as they gear towards the NDIS. The organisation’s Day Program and Transition to Work services will be relocated to the new site along with the commencement of three new services including Challenge Children’s Service, Challenge Education Training Services and Challenge Respite. The NDIS Agreement will see the Com-monwealth invest $3.32 billion in 2018 for the scheme’s roll out in NSW with the State to contribute $3.13 billion. I was pleased to tour Parkes Court House last week to see where the long anticipated Audio Visual Link system (AVL) to be installed at the Parkes Court House early next year. The installation of AVL has long been recognised as a vital tool in streamlining court appearances and will undoubtedly assist in reducing the number of prisoner escorts in the future. AVL will allow more police to be deployed dealing with the apprehension of criminals rather than spending time with them in court. It's exciting to see work progressing on the town's new Police Station, the first floor of the state of the art facility is currently being constructed. The NSW Government allocated over $5 million in the 2012-2013 budget towards the completion of this $14 million project. The NSW Government is axing another nine green schemes as part of our efforts to do everything we can to drive down electricity prices. Our efforts are being overwhelmed by Federal Labor’s carbon tax and green schemes which add $270 to the average NSW household power bill. Since coming to office we have increased and introduced new rebates, capped dividends at or below Labor's fore-cast levels, scrapped Labor's solar bonus scheme, and we're working to remove unnecessary gold plating that pushes up power prices. In further good news for electricity customers, TransGrid will freeze its transmission revenue in 2013.

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CABONNE COMMUNITY TRANSPORT CHRISTMAS RECESS

Cabonne Community Transport will be in recess over the Christmas holiday period from Saturday 22 December 2012 until Monday 7 January 2013.

We greatly thank our volunteer drivers for their untiring efforts during the past year and wish all our valued clients and volunteers

a merry Christmas and happy and safe New Year.

RESUMES, newsletters, brochures, anything. If you need help with typing, writing or editing please call Ness Dunhill on 0417 239 304.

FOR SALE mulch hay, small lucerne bales for garden $6/bale. Prime lucerne for horses etc $10/bale. Call 0428 443 244.

WINNER: of the Canowindra Garden Club 'ornamental shoe' raffle was Bronwyn Harrison.

POSITIONS VACANT Cudal Community Children’s Centre has two positions vacant: Director/Early Childhood Teacher 3 days/week; & 12 months traineeship for Certificate III in Children’s Services child care worker - ideal for a school leaver or person wanting to commence a career in early childhood industry, no experience necessary. To apply or for more information about the positions & essential criteria please email [email protected]. For enquiries please call Jan Mills on 0427 701 121. Closing date for both positions is 14 DEC 2012.

SHARE ACCOMMODATION mature female wanted to share central home w/ pool & own b'room $120pw + bills. Ph after 6pm 0447 191 528

FOR SALE large mirror backed wall unit with glass doors $150ono. Fish tank on stand with all equip 2' x 1' $50. Ph 6344 1842.

FOR SALE 1985 VOLVO F7 16 spd, 7.5m steel tray, sleeper cab, radio, UHF, 5 months rego, good tyres, bull bar, TUD567 $12,000ono. Selling due to purchase of more suitable truck for my machinery. Tom 0428 443 263.

FOR SALE SKI BOAT '83 PRIDE PANTHER $6,500. Length 4.98m. Boat rego NOV '13 DV581N, HIN AUWWA037537CT7. Mono hull, 140 hp Mercury motor. Brooker trailer rego OCT '13. Back to back seats, bimini & bow tank. Serviced annually in Cowra inc this season. Tidy family ski boat, lots of fun to be had at Wyangala or surrounding Dams, Lakes, Rivers etc. Selling due to upgrade. Ph: 6344 3200 to inspect at Canowindra NSW or request email of photos.

POSITION VACANT We are seeking a motivated employee for a casual position to join a local Vineyard Removal business. Tasks include tractor & bobcat operation along with some vineyard labouring work. Must be enthusiastic & trustworthy and have a car licence. Able to work & live away from home when required. Would suit anyone who is willing to learn, work in a team & with interest in Vineyards or the outdoors. Start date – asap. Please phone Tom Stephens 0428 443 263. www.vinesight.com.au

FOR SALE 2 lge bed + sleepout home. Currently rented @ $185/wk with exc long term tenants. In town, dbl garage, secure yard, bore water. $147,500. Ph 02 6344 2103.

FOR SALE fridge in good condition $300ono phone 63442025 or 0429 357 806

FOR SALE 1998 Mitsubishi Magna, auto, a/c, one owner,158,000ks, rego AFN-82N $2,500ono. Phone 0408 213 299

FOR SALE Samsung air conditioner, window mount $100ono. Ph 02 6344 1965

FOR SALE black, white, blue Australorp bantam chicks 4-6wks M&F $10ea. Week old Isablues M&F $5ea. All parents prized show quality. Call Paul to view on 0400 796 591

FOR SALE CKTM525exc '05 model, 90hrs only, road registerable dirt bike. Regretful sale, baby on the way $4,800ono. Ph 0447 805 550

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KARATE GOLD MEDAL Local martial arts student Brad Thompson competed in a karate tournament in Cowra on Sunday taking out gold. The tournament, based on an elimination format, saw Brad who is a second kyu brown belt, take on fighters in two rounds. One opponent was in his own height and weight range; the other a sub-stantially taller opponent, 20kgs heavier and a black belt, to take out top honours. Brad also took home a bronze medal in karate kata which is a pattern of detailed controlled moves. Congratulations Brad!

SWIMMING CLUB For the second last swimming club of 2012 there were 66 swimmers in the spoon heats and Dominic Smyth smashed his PB by 7 seconds. Also out of the spoon finals were Sammy Austin 5 seconds, and Jackson Stacey 3 seconds. In another close spoon final Michael Co-ady got his wish; his PB only lowered by 2 seconds in the heats and semi so in the final he took out the spoon in a time of 37 seconds. In his return to swimming club Michael Watt out flopped Regan Hughes and took home the belly flop certificate. Michael slotted in the older boys relay team who were again pipped at the post by lane 2. Collecting their pennants next week will be Curtis Bennett, Mila Gower, Joe Coady, Hannah Etty, Joe Besedic, Laura Flannery, Gabby Clements, Michael Coady, Sammy Austin and Bill Harrison. Swimming Club Swims this Friday and then has a week off before starting back again on Friday 4th January 2013. So all swimmers, parents and carers have a Merry Christmas and a Happy and safe New Year.

CLAY TARGET CHRISTMAS SHOOT On Sunday 16 December 2012 we held our Christmas shoot and the last Shoot for the year. We had 48 Shooters from all different clubs Bathurst, Orange, Dubbo, Yass, Eugowra, Manildra, and our local shooters from Canowindra. The weather was Hot and Windy but we had a great day. 25 Target D/B off 16 metres AA Grade 1st J Nash 2nd J Finn A Grade 1st D Weal 2nd P Taylor B Grade 1st A Donelly 2nd A Dolbell C Grade 1st P Knight 2nd T Picton Overall B Heaslip 25 Target S/B off 16 Metres AA Grade 1st G McAllister A Grade 1st T Watchorn 2nd G Spencer B Grade 1st L Carney 2nd A Donelly C Grade 1st P Knight 2nd S Nash Overall J Finn 25 Target P/Score off 16 metres AA Grade 1st G Evans 2nd G McAllister A Grade 1st G Spencer 2nd R Alston B Grade 1st S May 2nd A Dolbel C Grade 1st P Knight 2nd S Nash Overall J Finn 25 Target H/Cap 1st J Laspino, 2nd J Sciuto, 3rd S Laspino A BIG BIG thank you to Beth Rue for all her help and afternoon teas through out the year. Beth has decided to call it a day she will be missed terribly but we will see her from time to time when she and John pop in and say hi. Also a big thanks to all the helpers throughout the year. We would like to wish everyone a very merry Christmas and a happy and safe 2013, Thank you to all the shooters that turned up through the year and to all new members. The next shoot will not be until 17 February 2013. Come out to the Club on Eugowra Road for a 12pm start with a barbecue lunch. See you all in 2013!

CABONNE RECYCLES HEAPS Cabonne residents are on track to save enough energy through recycling to power almost 70 three-bedroom homes for a year. Mayor Ian Gosper said recycling continued to grow in the Shire, with more than 880 tonnes of materials expected to be recycled in 2012. “I really want to congratulate our residents for their efforts and encourage them to keep helping our environment,” he said. “The energy this saves would be the equivalent of providing electricity for 12 months to about 68 average three-bedroom houses. “It is also the equivalent of taking 105 cars permanently off the road.” Cr Gosper said that at the end of September, waste contractors JR Richards had processed more than 480 tonnes of materials from Cabonne into the Orange Materials Recycling Facility. In addition, Cabonne Council transported 178 tonnes from its six waste disposal depots, including 113 tonnes of paper and cardboard and 50 tonnes of glass. The Mayor said the recycling effort also significantly extended the lifespan of Cabonne’s tips. “This year we will save about 2300 cubic metres of material going into our landfills and over time this adds years to the lives of our tips,” he said.

Christmas Eve FREE Sausage Sizzle 5-7pm+

Christmas Day Closed

Boxing Day 12noon-6pm

New Year's Eve ALL PIZZAS $10 + FREE jukebox from 8pm

New Years Day 12noon-12midnight

FREE Jukebox from 8pm

Above L-R: Peter Stacey, Johnny Lawrence from IGA being presented with one of the new Canowindra Little Athletics shirts by Kathy Davis, Leanne Stevenson and Andrew Phelan. LITTLE ATHLETICS CHRISTMAS PARTY Little As finished off a very successful year by having a Christmas Sausage Sizzle last Thursday at the Canowindra Golf Club. The highlight of the evening was the arrival of Santa Clause in the local fire truck who handed out lollies to the delighted kids. With 56 members this year, it is the most that Little As have had for many years. So thanks to all the athletes, and their mums and dads or carers who make the effort to participate or spectate each week. Thank you to Johnny Lawrence for supplying and cooking the sausage sizzle, and Maree who helped cook the delicious barbecue, Nick Carne from Comprinting for his support over the year, and to the Canowindra Golf Club for providing the venue.

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Blessings and joy to you all this Christmas and for the next year.

We will be back 7 January 2013.

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