Canowindra Phoenix Issue 242

The Canowindra Phoenix Est 2008 Wednesday 13 February 2013 Issue 242

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Snippets... Flickerfest: the correct date for Flickerfest is Saturday 23 March as per the Calendar of Events. So now all you entertainment buffs can have Saturday 16 March enjoying the dulcet tones of Penelope Sia at Taste Canowindra, & the next dining al fresco watching the best of Australian shorts at Rosnay with Flickerfest. Markets: yes...you are right & I was wrong. Moorbel Hall Markets are held on the first SATURDAY of the month (except January) so the next Markets will be SATURDAY 2 MARCH 2013. Warwick Bowd leapt onto my lame creative advertising attempt of teasing our audience to see how well they read The Phoenix!!! Anyway, if you would like to book a stall for next month's markets, please contact Warwick on 02 6344 2025 (I think that's the right number..☺) Mistakes: although I am not happy when making mistakes, I am happy to receive feed-back when I do, anonymous notes can be slipped under the door at 6 Ryall Street, just opposite the Post Office back driveway. Team: Penning, Central West, are holding their first twilight event at Canowindra Show-ground Friday 22 & Saturday 23 February, starting 3-4pm depending on the heat, and will go until 10pm. Watching experienced horse riders cut out cattle is an amazing spectacle for the whole family. Canowindra Lions Club will be putting on a BBQ, so gather your parents, your kids and your friends & support this popular community event. Bushrangers: Blind Freddy's Bushrangers Tours will be holding their first event this Sunday 17 February from their new office at Gaskill Street. Anyone interested in taking a walk around our town to visit significant sites & hear the history behind our bushranger tales are invited to meet at 10am. Good: luck to Gabby Yeo who will be representing Canowindra at the Zone 6 Showgirl Finals being held in Eugowra 23 February. Gabby has just started Orientation Week at Australia National University this week so it will be a very busy year. We hope Gabby does well, both with the Showgirls & her studies. Primary: school zones are quite hectic during drop off & pick up times. This is doubly so in Canowindra, with the two primary schools so close together. The safest place to pick up & drop off for Public School students is the Belmore Street entrance, on the school side of the street. It’s also acceptable on Tilga Street on the school side, as long as vehicles are parked properly & are not in the bus or disabled zone. Motorists are asked to be extra observant & cautious driving along Tilga Street during the beginning & ending of school hours.

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REPAVING THE WAY After a short delay, roadwork on Gaskill Street commenced Tuesday 23 February at 8:30am. Scheduled to only take three days, the section of road between Blatchford and Ryall Streets is looking very different at the end of day one. A team of workers with some impressive machinery have completed a section the whole length of the street, however with

another two full days to go, the seal on the main street promises to look better than ever. Gaskill Street is only closed to vehicular traffic between 8:30am until 5pm, with the detour signs being removed for after-noon access. Should anyone require any further infor-mation, please contact Cabonne Council on 02 6392 3200.

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EMPOWER YOURSELF Originating in ancient China, tai chi is one of the most effective exercises for health of mind and body. Although an art with great depth of knowledge and skill, it can be easy to learn and soon delivers its health benefits. It's inexpensive and can be practiced almost anywhere. The movements are slow and gentle, and the degree of exertion can be easily adjusted, making it suitable for people of all levels of ability. The essential principles include mind integrated with the body; fluidity of the movements; control of breathing; and, mental concentration. But as you look over the list of Tai Chi's attributes, you'll realize they fall under one heading, even under one word: Health. The practice of Tai Chi offers immense health benefits, strengthening body and mind. Scientific studies have shown Tai Chi works to improve muscular strength, flexibility and fitness. Muscle strength is important for supporting and protecting joints and is essential for normal physical function. Flexibility exercises enable people to move easier, and facilitate circulation of body fluid and blood, which enhance healing. Fitness is important for overall functioning of the heart, lungs, and muscles. In addition to these components, Tai Chi movements emphasize the importance of weight transference, which helps balance and prevents falls. Instructors Cheryl Shirvington and Sandra Nicholson (pictured above) have been instructing students for many years and are advanced instructors in the forms of: Paul Lam - 31 Form Tai Chi for Arthritis, Yang 24 and 11 Forms, 42 Combination Competition Form, 73 Sun Style, Chen 36, 52 Fan Form moving meditation; Exercise Medicine Australia - 8 Form Mulan, 24 Bare Hands, 18 Form Tai Chi Form; Qigong - Australia Dreaming, Lohan, 6 Form for cognitive mind balance. Classes commence Tuesday 19 February from 5.30 to 6.30pm at the Canowindra Primary School Hall. Beginners and experienced students are all welcome. For more information, please contact Cheryl at home on 02 6851 2099 or mobile 0400 984 114; or Sandra on 02 6852 2772 or mobile 0437 522 778.

THE WAY TO THE HEART... Manager of the Old Vic Inn, Jenny Beasley has advised that there are a few tables still available for their Valentine's Dinner this Thursday 14 February from 6pm. And don't worry about messing up your shoes due to the road repairs on Gaskill Street, there is a secure car park at the rear accessed from Ryall Street. Valentine's Day marks the re-opening of the Old Vic's restaurant and dining room after having a short break after Christmas. This has allowed the staff valuable time to revamp their menu to ensure the freshest and best quality produce is used in their meals. The delectable menu for you romantics on Thursday night includes the choice of: Entrée: barbecued lime and mint chicken skewers; chilli coconut prawns; or fennel and cheese stuffed sweet potato. Mains: pistachio and herb stuffed lamb racks; Grilled Porterhouse with mushroom crust and potato smash; Kaffir lime marinated Atlantic salmon. Dessert: chocolate mousse with cherries; meringue stack with boozy strawberries; or rhubarb and apple strudel. Call Jenny on 02 6344 1009 to book your table, for only $45 per person including a glass of sparkling wine for the ladies, it is an affordable, special night out.

THERE'S A LITTLE BIT OF IRISH IN US ALL Are you ready for one of the country’s top Irish celebrations? Grab your green! The Tullamore Irish Festival takes place at Easter from 28 to 31 March at Tullamore Showground, and it’s a party 10 years in the making! The Tullamore Irish Festival will host several music and dance acts, including Tripping up the Stairs, Riogh, Maria Forde, Bhan Tre and the Zany Yare Circus. Celebrity Chef Darren Simpson will also be doing cooking demonstrations and there is free Cup and Saucer ride for the kids. Visitors can also discover Irish culture and history, view the art show, learn to dance like the Lord of the Dance, ride a Irish Bicycle or savour a Guinness. For the Wee Folk, there is a kid’s area with free activities all weekend. For art entries: www.tullamore.org.au/irish-festival/visual-art-exhibition The Tullamore Irish Festival is aiming for 500 likes on Facebook this year. All fans that have liked the page will go in to the draw to win a VIP family pass to the Irish Festival which includes, entry into the festival, t-shirts and merchandise to kit yourself out for the day, as well as an Irish lunch. The competition will be drawn in March so be sure to “like” us at www.facebook.com/tullamoreirishfestival Coordinator of the Festival Robert Edwards said “We are looking forward to the 10th year celebration and we are encouraging people from near and far to come and celebrate with great food, great drink, great music and great people.” Tickets are a steal, just $25 for an all-day pass (purchased at the gate), and children under 18 are free! There is accommodation in Tullamore but hurry; rooms are filling up fast! Visit the www.tullamore.org.au website to book. The 10th annual Tullamore Irish Festival is on 28–31 March 2013 so come and experience a three day celebration of all things Irish in Tullamore.

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CHILD AND FAMILY HEALTH SERVICES Canowindra services are available Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday by appointment only. Parent Group is held Tuesdays between 2pm and 2:30pm with new bubs up to 12 months and siblings welcome. Immunisation Clinic is on the second Wednesday of each month. At Cargo, the Child and Family Health Nurse visits the playgroup that meets in the primary school on the first Monday of the month. Immunisation can be attended by appointment Gooloogong Clinic is at the Soldiers Memorial clubrooms on the second Tuesday morning of the month by appointment Eugowra services are on the first Monday of the month. The Child and Family Health Nurse will hold a clinic from 8.30 to 10am at the Eugowra MPS. Immunisation and health checks can be attended by appointment. Then from 10:15am to 12noon at the Eugowra playgroup that meets at the primary school. The contact person is Rhonda Burnett, the Child and Family Health Nurse based at Canowindra Community Health on Ryall Street. Contact details for Rhonda to book an appointment or for more details are phone number 02 6340 3303, fax 02 6344 2015 or email: [email protected]

GRASS ROOTS ACTION The Community Garden team are swinging into top gear to prepare the garden for another productive season. After a long hot summer with little activity, the team are preparing to install the new water tank (thanks to the Volunteer Action Grant) and some raised wicking beds (thanks to the Canowindra Open Garden Weekend). These wicking beds will be researched, designed and constructed by the Ag and Farm students from the High School. The Community Garden working bee will be held this Sunday 17 February from 4-5pm, then every third Sunday of the month. Please come and join the Community Garden team and help friendship and support flourish in our community.

PRIMARY SCHOOL LEADERS 2013 Congratulations to the following students who have been elected to represent Canowindra Primary School for 2013: Captains Austin Pengilly Zali Dunn Vice-Captains Chanse McLean Sienna O’Dea Prefects Jacob Fisher Georgia Cole Zac Giger Eliza Mitchell House Captains Belabula Codie Reid, Danielle Wiegold Lachlan Santi Tapim, Shi Gorringe Nangar Blair Coker. Brittney Whatman Tilga Brandon Ford. Julia Wright House Vice Captains Belabula Nic Wilson, Tori McKay Lachlan Andrew Baxter, Ellie Dicton Nangar Tyrone Rawlings, Makayla

Delaney Tilga Joab Fisher, Alana Smith We wish you well in your important roles and know you will all do a wonderful job.

NEW MEETING TIMES AND DATES Cabonne Council has begun a trial of new meeting dates and times.. For the next six months, the council will hold its committee meetings on the first Tuesday of each month and its ordinary meetings on the third Tuesday, each starting at 2pm. Previously the council met on the first and third Mondays of the month, starting at 9.30am. Mayor Ian Gosper said the situation would be reviewed at the end of the trial period. “Hopefully, the new arrangement will be more practical not only for councillors, but members of the public wishing to attend meetings,” he said. “It would also avoid the need to re-arrange the meeting schedule when public holidays fall on Mondays.”

A MOVE TO MORRIS PARK After a setback in October last year, the Canowindra Garden Club were relieved to finally have the gazebo relocated from Lions Club Park adjacent the railway pre-cinct next to the Age of Fishes Museum, to a wonderful new position in Morris Park. The Garden Club, including member Don Lawrence the original fabricator of the structure in 2001 and only male member, are delighted to have the gazebo and commemoration stone for Margot Chick at the new site. A diligent and thoughtful Council worker, placed the gazebo and memorial stone in alignment with the existing lamp post and flagpole at Morris Park, creating a sense of symmetry and direction for the new additions. Another fortunate aspect of the move is that Canowindra Lions Club are considering holding the Australia Day celebrations in Morris Park next year, to take advantage of more space, shade and facilities.

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OPPORTUNITIES FOR HUME Angus Taylor, the Liberal Candidate for Hume said the release of the Coalition’s plan for Australia should be welcomed throughout Hume. “Our Plan – Real Solutions for all Australians” was released by the Opposition Leader, Tony Abbott recently. It lays out the direction and priorities of the coalition, and will be followed by more detailed local initiatives as the election approaches. Better economic management, delivering jobs, investment and higher incomes, is the foundation of the plan. Mr Taylor said, "During the Australia day long weekend I spent a lot of time at community events. I am confident that the coalition’s plan will resonate with families, small business owners, young people and older Australians. It is based on what Australians have told us about their lives, their families and their hopes for the future. Every day between now and the next election, I will be talking with residents throughout Hume about these things. “This is a positive plan that will deliver more jobs, higher wages and better services for Australian families, while reducing cost of living pressures. It will immediately take the pressure off families and business by scrapping Labor’s carbon tax.”

FORMER CABONNE GM'S NEW APPOINTMENT Cabonne Mayor Ian Gosper has welcomed the appointment of former General Manager Graeme Fleming to the NSW Local Government Grants Commission which allocates more than $700 million in funding to the State’s councils every year. Commissioner Fleming’s appointment to the four-person commission was approved by NSW Governor Marie Bashir and confirmed last month by Local Government Minister Don Page. “Graeme’s appointment reflects highly on Cabonne Council and its standing within the industry,” Cr Gosper said. “It is a tribute to Graeme and the accomplishments the Council was able to achieve in the 25 years he was General Manager until his retirement last year.” Commissioner Fleming’s appointment means a busy schedule of travelling and hearings across NSW over the next 18 months. It complements his role as the Chairman of the A.R. Bluett Trust, which administers Bluett Award for the best councils in NSW. Admitting his retirement was likely to be more active than he first anticipated, Commissioner Fleming said he was relishing to the challenge. “I’m looking forward to fulfilling my responsibilities to both State and federal Governments and continuing my involvement in Local Government to improve facilities and circumstances for local communities,” he said. The Grants Commission considers the individual needs of the State’s 152 Councils before distributing annual Financial Assistant Grants – the largest source of untied grant funding for Local Government. Commissioner Fleming was recognised for his achievements during his 39-year Local Government career when he received the Public Service Medal in last year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours List and was recently made a life member of the Local Government Managers Australia.

Mr Taylor said that one of the most exciting thing about the plan was coalition’s commitment to create generate one million new jobs over the next five years and two million new jobs within a decade. Mr Taylor said, “Hume’s fair share of this target is around 15,000 jobs in the next 10 years. I will be fighting hard to make sure Hume gets it fair share - and more. There are some exciting prospects for development and job creation in Hume already. I think we might be able to do better than this. “These jobs are needed as many new people come into the workforce, and we help the unemployed get back to work. “There is also an important commitment to get the budget back under control, cut waste and start reducing debt – to keep interest rates as low as possible, and to protect the Australian economy from future economic shocks. “To my mind, these economic imperatives are the most important. By getting the economy pumping again we can ensure there is more money for services and infrastructure in Hume. I encourage residents of Hume to download a copy of Our Plan from www.realsolutions.org.au”

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$35 films & dinner

Kids ½ price

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CWA WORKSHOP SERIES 2013 The first of Canowindra CWA's 2013 workshops is entitled "Getting to grips with the internet", to be held Saturday 23 March. Like it or not the internet is affecting us all. We’re going through a huge transition where almost everything you want or need is now available online! Many of us are using Skype and Facebook to connect with our friends and family. And we use it more and more for banking and online shopping. However this is just the tip of the iceberg, and more and more businesses are using the Internet and social media for purposes that that we haven't even begun to imagine. This light hearted workshop sets out to demystify many aspects the Internet, and discuss many of the benefits of the web. On the serious side we will also cover social net-working, misuse of the web, and how to protect your data and identity. Last year, the CWA workshops proved very popular with members and non-members alike, so keep your eye on the Calendar of Events in The Phoenix for other workshops being planned for the rest of 2013. If you would like more information please contact Conni on 0438 849 319 or via email [email protected]

THE VORTEX IS COMING! Next Thursday 21 February will see the launch of a new Youth Group for Canowindra called Vortex, for young people in Years 7 to Year 9. Vortex XL will be a more grown up version for young people in Years 10 to Year 12 (or equivalent). Vortex will build on and replace the Youth Group that was meeting at All Saints last year. Vortex will kick off at 4.30pm at All Saints' Church Hall, dinner will be provided and it will finish at 6.30pm. Vortex XL will start with the dinner at 6pm and will go until 8.30pm. We are mindful that some young people from out of town might want to attend so please call Chris Cuddy on 0427 077 798 to discuss how this can happen, or with any other questions. Vortex is presented by Cornerstone Community with support from the Combined Churches of Canowindra.

BLUEPRINT FOR AUSTRALIAN AGRICULTURE The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) will this week launch the much antici-pated Blueprint for Australian Agriculture, setting the future direction for the Aus-tralian agricultural sector. After 16 months and with input from al-most 4,000 people from across agricul-ture and the wider supply chain, the NFF will launch the Blueprint – the road map to a strong and sustainable future – in Canberra on Thursday. The Blueprint marks the first time the diverse Australian agricultural sector has come together to map out the future. The NFF-led, industry-developed Blue-print will identify major issues and priori-ties shared across the sector, articulate broad strategies to deal with them, sug-gest pathways for implementation and drive greater collaboration of the agricul-tural sector’s efforts into the future. NFF President Jock Laurie and CEO Matt Linnegar will launch the Blueprint for Australian Agriculture on Thursday, 14 February at the National Press Club in Canberra. The Hon. Senator Joe Ludwig, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry will also provide an address. The Blueprint for Australian Agriculture is an initiative of the NFF in partnership with Westpac, Woolworths and the De-partment of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

All Saints Anglican Church, Canowindra

Saturday 16 February @ 3pm Adults $25, Concession $20, Under 18s $15

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Tickets also available at the door For more information call Cindy Fox 0402 532 050

LOVE LIBRARIES? For centuries 14 February has been known as Valentine’s Day, the day lovers express their love to one another. Now a new era has begun with library lovers everywhere claiming the day for objects of their special affection – Australia’s libraries! Help us celebrate Library Lovers Day this year by telling us in a few words why you love reading. For example: “reading is like breathing, something I have to do,” or “it takes me to places far away.“ Central West Libraries Manager Jan Richards said there are three easy ways to show your love for your Library on Library Lovers Day: ♥ Call into the Library and pop a heart-shaped post-it note on our ‘wall of love’

♥ Send us an email with your reading quote to [email protected]

♥ Like us on Facebook and post a message on our wall.

Canowindra Library can be contacted on 02 6344 1796, and is open: Tuesday 2pm-5pm; Thursday 11am-1pm then 2pm-5pm; Friday 10am-1pm then 2pm-5pm; and Saturday 10am-12noon.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS: keep up to date at www.canowindraphoenix.com.au Feb 13: Woodlock Dispersal & Clearing Sale of plant & equipment. Property sold! 10am stock; machinery 1pm Feb 14: Valentine's Day Dinner @ Old Vic Inn 3 courses for $45 inc complementary wine for the ladies 6344 1009 Feb 14: Mick Thomas @ taste Canowindra 7pm free wine tasting, 3 courses, show $75 bookings 02 6344 2332 Feb 15: Canowindra Food Basket 9:30am-12noon at the Uniting Church Hall Blatchford Street Feb 16: Journeys in Joy 3pm @ All Saints' Church Canowindra. Tickets are Adults $25, Concession $20, <18 $15.

Bookings can be made online at foxproductions.com.au or tickets will be available at the door. Feb 16: Australian Federation of Graduate Women Central West Branch dinner 6:30pm @ Cowra Golf Club

$40pp special guest Dr Kishore Kumar. 02 6345 1819 or 02 6342 6716 Feb 17: Canowindra Clay Target Club shoot 12noon @ Club, Eugowra Road. Feb 17: Canowindra Pony Club Signup 5-6pm @ the Canowindra Showground. Feb 18: Canowindra RSL Sub branch AGM 7pm @ Canowindra Services Club Feb 20: Canowindra Business Chamber AGM 7pm @ Canowindra Services Club Feb 21: Community Bank Steering Committee meeting 6pm @ Canowindra Services Club Feb 22-23: Central West Team Penning Twilight Series 3pm @ Canowindra Showground.

Free admission for spectators Feb 24: Canowindra Harvest Festival 9:30am All Saints' Church Canowindra. All money raised will be going

towards Anglicare and Unitingcare emergency relief funds in support of the work they are doing for the communities recently effected by flood and fire.

Feb 24: Folk@Canowindra 4-6pm @ Taste Canowindra. Open mike & family fun 0429 048 603 Mar 2: Moorbel Hall Markets 8am-12noon. To book a stall, please contact Warwick Bowd on 02 6344 2025 Mar 4: Deadline: 'smalls' 2013 entries to be submitted to River Bank Gallery 71 Gaskill Street Canowindra Mar 5: Canowindra Historical Society & Museum Inc AGM 10am @ the Museum. Mar 5: Canowindra Preschool AGM 6.30pm @ the Preschool. Mar 5: Deadline: Calleen Art Award & Central West Regional Art Award 2013 entries close. Ph 02 6340 2190

or www.cowraartgallery.com.au Mar 9: 'smalls' 2013 People's Choice & 'Marray Ngarra' by Joedie Davis exhibition opening 6:30pm

@ River Bank Gallery 71 Gaskill Street Canowindra. Ph 02 6344 2778 or www.riverbankgallery.com.au Mar 16: Penelope Sai Singer and composer 7pm @ taste Canowindra, free wine tasting 3 course meal & show $75 Mar 22: Mar 23: Canowindra CWA Workshop: Getting to grips with the internet. RSVP Conni Christensen 0438 849 319

or [email protected] Mar 23: Flickerfest @ Rosnay 6:30pm Best Of Australian Shorts on Tour www.rosnay.com.au or 1300 767 629 Mar 24: Andrew Baker B.Mus(hons) L.Mus.A A.Mus.A Assistant Director, Artistic Programs Coordinator & Head of

Strings at Orange Regional Conservatorium performs on violin at All Saints' Church Canowindra Apr 14: Canowindra@Home's Long Lunch 12-5pm @ Age of Fishes gardens. www.canowindraathome.org.au Apr 20: Canowindra Challenge Balloon Glow & Night Markets 4:30pm @ Sports Oval Apr 28: Lions Biggest BBQ Fundraiser for Childhood Cancer 11am-3pm @ the Age of Fishes Museum Canowindra

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The Hon John Cobb MP

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

Monday 11 February 2013

Commonwealth cuts bushfire research funding: Parliament sat for the first time in 2013 last week but it was disappointing that the focus was on further Labor scandals with two senior Cabinet Ministers being implicated in the Eddie Obeid fiasco. These antics somewhat overshadowed the Commonwealth cutting its funding for the Bushfire Cooperative Centre for Research (CRC). Each year a certain number of CRCs are funded and unfortunately the Bushfire CRC has not been successful in getting funding for an extension. This is the most atrocious timing for the government to make this decision when many parts of Australia have faced devastating bushfires and continue to face serious risks. The Bushfire CRC is another victim of the government’s lack of commitment to agriculture and issues of the bush. On a positive note, both Tony Abbott and the Prime Minister addressed Parliament with Closing the Gap statements. This is an important time at the start of every Parliamentary year to address the issue of indigenous disadvantage. This current project is not a Labor project, nor a Liberal project. If it is to succeed, it must be a national project. And it does appear to be having a positive impact given that since 2006 we have seen a two percentage point increase in indigenous employment in the mainstream. But there is still more much work to be done. Concerns for Orange Electrolux plant: I was very concerned to learn that the Orange Electrolux plant is effectively on a six month notice period to get more efficient than its international rivals or risk the plant being closed. Electrolux is an important employer in Orange and has been the manufacturing heart and soul of Orange since World War II. There are approximately 600 staff employed directly at the plant with of course more than this linked to it in some other capacity. The carbon tax has without a doubt played a hand in this development. A recent report by the Australian Industry Group found that manufacturing businesses estimated an average rise of 14.5 per cent in energy cost increases (defying Labor’s predictions of a 10 per cent increase), with many unable to pass on cost increases. After speaking to Electrolux about the carbon tax I know that it made their fridges that much more expensive than their Korean competition from 1 July 2012. Over 27,000 jobs have been lost in the manufacturing sector since the announcement of the carbon tax. It is a reverse tariff on Australian industry and is result-ing in a significant loss of competitiveness for those that are trade exposed, like Electrolux. It will be a stressful six months for all those involved with the Electrolux plant. Let’s hope jobs aren’t moved offshore. Another Bishop for Bathurst: On Saturday I was honoured to attend the consecration and installation of The Venerable Ian Palmer as the tenth Bishop of Bathurst. The historic event was all the more special as Mr Palmer is the first Anglican Bishop to be consecrated in Bathurst. Dignities came from all over the state and further afield to witness and participate in the event, which involved more than eighty members of the clergy and a formal procession into the All Saints Cathedral.

PARISH OF ST EDWARDS CATHOLIC CHURCH CANOWINDRA

Saturday 16 February: 6pm Canowindra Sunday 17 February: 8.30am Eugowra 10am Cudal

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

Thursday 14 February 10am Peace Memorial Church

Saturday 16 February 3pm Journeys in Joy

concert at All Saints' Canowindra

PUBLIC NOTICE Canowindra Preschool AGM Tuesday 5 March @ 6.30pm at the Preschool. All interested persons invited to attend.

PUBLIC NOTICE the Annual General Meeting for Canowindra RSL Sub branch to be held at Canowindra Services & Citizens Club Monday 18 February 2013 at 7pm

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PUBLIC NOTICE Canowindra Business Chamber Inc Annual General Meeting will be held Wednesday 20 February 2013 @ 7pm at the Services Club. All interested persons with a business registered in postcode 2804 are invited to attend.

FOUND Toyota car key at the Golf Club Monday afternoon. Owner can pick up from Phoenix office or call 0418 413 753.

FOR SALE Honda Civic, 1997 CXi manual. Very good condition, low km, economical. One owner- retired teacher. Garaged since new. Full service history. 8 months rego UPC681 $4,990 Ph. Pat 6344 1074

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MATTERS OF STATE with TROY GRANT MP Member for Dubbo 11 February 2013 Anti-social behaviour and its link to a culture of welfare dependency: I am regularly informed by constituents who contact me that many of the problems associated with the anti-social behaviour they witness in the community, and the all too frequently reported incidents of juvenile criminal behaviour, can be attributed to a culture of welfare dependency and entitlement that has sadly gained acceptance and come to be tolerated within the community. This social phenomenon has often been the focus of media attention, especially in the immediate aftermath of a period of social unrest or displays of public disharmony. It poses one of the single biggest social challenges facing the nation. Dismantling the entrenched, inter-generational welfare dependency that has blighted the futures of many and unfairly consigned a couple of generations of young people to a similar fate is a challenge that transcends both local and state government borders and is largely a national problem that must be confronted by the Federal Government. Yet it is in local neighbourhoods and communities where the full impact of this phenomenon is truly felt. I have lost count of the number of times I have spoken with angry and frustrated residents who cannot get anything done to address the behaviour and attitude of their near neighbours. During my time as a serving police officer I had the unfortunate experience of attending far too many neighbourhood disputes that had escalated beyond the stage heated verbal exchanges. Nobody wins in these situations and the wounds inflicted upon the neighbourhood can take a long time to heal. It is all too easy for a neighbourhood to gain a poor reputation and a far more difficult task to overcome that perception once it has gained a firm foothold. When people think of anti-social behaviour in the local community they are most likely referring to mindless vandalism of public and private property, excessively loud noise and music, or the use of offensive language coupled with aggressive verbal abuse. The lack of respect and consideration shown towards others, whether they be in positions of authority or not, speaks volumes about the poor self esteem of those doing the offending. The electorate contains a number of public housing estates that accommodate many of the most socially disadvantaged members of the community. The estates are often unfairly the focus of anti-social behaviour however it is widely accepted that there remain ongoing problems with some residents of these estates. Much of the questionable behaviour of residents attributed to social housing emanates from privately owned housing and this point is often overlooked. As the local member I have been working closely with Housing NSW, Education, Police and Family & Community Services to address the problems that have been raised with the agencies handling of its social housing stock, clients and its most troublesome tenants. Housing NSW deserves credit for acknowledging its previous shortcomings in this area. In fairness to this agency however, many of the social issues that have plagued the estates have not been within its jurisdiction to rectify. That is why a cross agency approach to tackling these problems has been adopted and will be used to address future matters with estate housing. The recent work undertaken by the Apollo Estate Ministerial Action Group provides a great example of how agencies can work towards a common goal. The benefit of adopting this strategy elsewhere ought to be seriously considered. I have no doubt the community will see a significant improvement in the management of social issues in the area once the strategy has been fully implemented. I well understand the cynicism and scepticism that exists within the community over this matter who rightly believe have heard it all before. However I would like the community to set aside its preconceived notions of what is wrong and accept the challenge of embracing this reform, to fully engage and contribute to the debate. Armchair criticism will do little to address the problem at hand. Recognise the constraints within which the Government must undertake this necessary reform. Join me in demanding significant welfare reform because without it the plague of welfare dependency will remain a little like the tide. There is little doubt Dubbo gets a bad wrap perception wise regarding levels of crime, community safety and associated headlines. It really is the old chestnut of perception versus reality. Despite the bad wrap it sometimes receives for the level of criminal behaviour reported in the community, the latest crime figures compiled by the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research clearly indicate that Dubbo fares particularly well in comparison with other prominent centres in the western division of the state that do not have that same stigma attached. While there is always room for improvement, the dedication of the police officers in Orana and Lachlan Local Area Commands in successfully apprehending offenders engaged in criminal behaviour no doubt acts as a significant deterrent to other would be offenders. As with all changes in social policy, there is often a lag before the reforms implemented begin to bear fruit. I ask the community to be patient and allow these measures to take effect. Some negative perceptions are harder to shake than others. I believe that this is such an important issue for the community that we must get the response right. I have every confidence that under the current leader-ship, the stigma surrounding social housing and antisocial behaviour will be lifted provided we offer incentives to break the welfare cycle once and for all.

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

GARAGE SALE Saturday 16 Feb @ 134 Square Rd Moorbel, strictly NOT before 8:30am. Assorted books, Weber BBQ, bookcases, Playstation2 games, outdoor storage box, DVDs, extensive range of Partylite candle accessories ex-display stock. Come & get yourself a bargain!

FOR SALE T4 x tyres on rims + 1 bare rim, 6 stud standard 245/775R 16" AT, 60% rubber. All rims near new, to suit Holden Colorado or late model Rodeo $320. Call Gooloogong 6344 8161

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FREE TO GOOD HOME 6 cute kittens, male & female available. Call Bernie on 0428 567 686.

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PUBLIC NOTICE the annual general meeting of the Canowindra Historical Society will be held on 5 March 2013 at 10am at the Historical Museum Gaskill Street, Canowindra. All members are invited to attend.

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SWIMMING CLUB Breaststroke Championships were swum this week complete with the Breaststroke Dash. The freestyle dash was also swum as it was forgotten from last week. The dash from each stroke is where the six fastest swimmers who have swum the championships in that stroke, then have a 33m sprint to see who is the fastest over-all in that stroke. A massive improver in the Spoon heats was Amy Wallace, who overcame an old fear and swam the freestyle for the first time in ages and dropped her time by 19 seconds. Rianna Reeves improved her time by 4 seconds but it was the Final that was truly epic. Mitchell Clarke and Jossie Lynch each dropped their times by a second to come in third and second, respectively. Ellie Giger took out the Spoon with a personal best of 32 seconds, a five second improvement over the races: 1 second in the heat, 2 in the semi and another 2 seconds in the final. The relay was as close as a handicapped race can get, with Jossie Lynch swimming the last lap for Lane 4 and with about 10 metres head start on Tim Wythes in Lane 6. She kept him in sight for the rest of the lap and won by 2 seconds. Fellow winners were Rianna Reeves, Sammy Austin, Georgie Fisher, Ellie Dicton, Hannah Etty and Amara Flannery. Backstroke Championships this week so sign up by Thursday afternoon and be ready for roll call at 5:45pm.

PYTHONS 2013 CALENDAR The first night of training for the Canowindra Pythons Rugby Union Club will be held at The Falls 6pm this Thursday 14 February. All welcome. Next week's training will be Tuesday at The Falls again, then Thursday at the Sports Oval. Pythons will be competing in the Australian National Field Days Cup, Southern Competition, which comprises teams from Blayney, Orange Waratahs, CSU Orange, Grenfell, Condobolin, Cudal and West Wyalong. In the below draw, the team noted first hosts the game at their home ground: April 13 Molong v Canowindra 20 Canowindra v Grenfell (after the

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27 Condobolin v Canowindra May 4 Canowindra v Blayney 11 Orange CSU v Canowindra 18 Bye 25 Canowindra v West Wyalong June 1 Canowindra v Molong 8 Bye Queen's Birthday long weekend 15 Grenfell v Canowindra 22 Canowindra v Condobolin 29 Blayney v Canowindra July 6 Canowindra v Orange CSU 13 Bye 20 West Wyalong v Canowindra 27 Minor Semi A August 3 Major Semi B 10 Final (winner A v loser B) C 17 Grand Final (winner B v winner C) This year the Pythons are determined to improve their performance and welcome the community to come along and cheer them on to victory each week. The games are family friendly, so bring your kids and enjoy the camaraderie and friendliness of the Pythons club members and supporters.

CANOWINDRA PONY CLUB All interested community members who would like to join Pony Club, please come to the Pony Club House at the show-ground 5-6pm this Sunday 17 February for signup and information. Anyone can join, it's open for kids still on a lead, right up to 25 years. Junior mem-bership applies to anyone under 17 years of age, and associate membership is for persons between 17 and 25 years of age. over 25 can be a senior member of Pony Club but aren't allowed to compete or receive instruction. Riding member fees are $55 and non-riding members are $40. All riding members must have at least one non -riding adult member at Pony Club for the duration of each rally day. Canowindra Pony Club meets the first and third Sunday of each month. Safety gear check is 9.30am to enable riding from 10am. Riding continues through to 3pm with a break for lunch and morning tea. Our first rally day will be held Sunday 3 March, come along and have some fun.