Canowindra Phoenix Issue 247

The Canowindra Phoenix Est 2008 Wednesday 20 March 2013 Issue 247

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Snippets... Easter: it's happening 6.30am on Easter Day! 31 March at the Cornerstone Campus on Cucumber Lane, off Rivers Road. Everyone is invited to breakfast following the service. All welcome! Moyne: for your chance to win 2 adult VIP Passes for unlimited entry to Warner Bros Movie World, Sea World, & Wet “N’ Wild Water World on the Gold Coast (valid until 30 June 2013), make a secret bid by phoning Amber or Melissa at Moyne on 6344 1475 by next Monday 25 March. Bidding starts at $150 (a visit to one of these parks alone for 1 adult is priced at approx $90 a visit). The successful bidder will be notified Tuesday 26 March 2013 (in case of a draw, those people concerned will have the option to make a higher bid). All money raised will stay at Moyne. Games: this Friday 22 March is the deadline for registrations for the Fitness Path project EGGcellent Games. This family friendly fun day is a major fundraiser for the outdoor exercise equipment which is phase 2 of the project. So everyone who is hoping to use the equipment once it is installed can feel a sense of fulfilment having contributed towards its purchase. Don't think of this as just another reason to put your hand in your pocket, rather an opportunity to share some fun with friends and family. There will be a number of adult novelty events, the ones allowable in public, and a barbecue and drinks afterwards in the Pythons Rugby Clubhouse. The young ones will also have games and win prizes. As a well known sports brand expounds: JUST DO IT! Get your registration form from the Newsagency, the Health Centre or from the Canowindra Fitness Path Facebook page. Survey: Canowindra High School has been accepted into the Empowering Local Schools National Partnership program. This program is part of the Local Schools, Local Decisions initiative and will allow the school to be part of the changes within NSW Department of Education before they are introduced to all schools. CHS is seeking community input to identify possible initiatives that will support or increase the educational opportunities provided to our students and feedback on where we need to further develop school practice. To obtain a copy of the survey call the High School on 02 6344 1305 or email [email protected] Surveys are to be completed & returned to the school before Thursday 28 March.

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events, embracing the very best that Canowindra has to offer. Director of Adloyalty, Caddie Marshall, says, “The Canowindra business community has well and truly seen the opportunities that the Balloon Challenge presents. Community groups and businesses alike are opening their doors, and providing visitors and residents with great sub-events to make sure that visitors get to enjoy Canowindra at its best.” The majority of the businesses in Canowindra have sponsored the event by participating in the Voucher Booklet which contains great offers for visitors and residents. “It’s absolutely fantastic to see the local community supporting the Balloon Challenge, after all it puts people on our streets and money into our businesses.” Glenn Mickle said. The sub-events will include Winery open days & tours, Barefoot Bowls, A la carte dinners, a Trivia Night and good old-fashioned barbecues. Locals are encouraged to come along to these events and support the community.

CANOWINDRA – PUTTING ON A SHOW We are fast approaching April, and with that comes the much anticipated 18th Australian National Balloon Champion-ships being held in Canowindra. The Balloon Championships is an biennial event, which showcases the best that the Central West has to offer, and attracts Balloon pilots from all around the world. Competition kicks off with balloons flying at 6am Saturday 20 April, and the Balloon Glow & Night Market starts at 4.30pm that afternoon. Competition then continues for 7 days. Glenn Mickle from the Cabonne Council said “It provides a great opportunity for not just Canowindra but Cabonne and the entire region. The event is now a high priority event for families who travel to our region, stay for a night or two, wine and dine, browse the shops and also take in other attractions such as the Age of Fishes Museum.” Local businesses are taking advantage of the influx of visitors to the region, with many hosting sub-events of their own. Wineries, restaurants, clubs and charities will be providing visitors with ancillary

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DIRT MUSIC AT FOLK @ CANOWINDRA This month, Folk @ Canowindra will be a week earlier than usual, because of the Easter weekend, so please come and see us Sunday 24 March from 4-6:15pm at taste Canowindra in Ferguson Street. Our feature act this month is actually a collaboration of folk club regulars: Paul Carpenter, Clare Coleman, Steve Whitehead and Corrine King (left), all are members of Dirt Music in Orange. Paul has been singing locally for almost 25 years, most recently with the Tenpenny Bit bush band. He has brought his bass baritone voice to the open mike at Folk @ Canowindra since 2011. Steve and Corrine have been in a range of bands for many years and Clare joined their living room practise sessions last year. Clare, Corrine and Steve were a feature act at Folk @ Canowindra last year and Clare is a regular on the open mike sessions. They have combined their repertoires to bring a rich mixture of new and familiar songs to Folk @ Canowindra. Poets and acoustic musicians are invited to perform in the open mike part of the afternoon. Please contact Nerida Cuddy to express interest, or for any further information, on 0429 048 603.

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To the editor... With reference to Mr. Templin’s letter to the editor of two weeks ago I would like to say that I am glad that not everybody in this community is as negative as he is. Cabonne Council has made a huge difference to Eugowra road. As a person that travels along it nearly every day I am thankful for the upgrade and I would like to say that I feel it is ten times better and safer than before. Maybe there is more to do but I do understand budget-ary restraints. As far as resurfacing Gaskill Street I would like to acknowledge the professional manner in which it was carried out, only three days of minor inconvenience and at a time of year when business interruption is not so critical. The part of the road he is complaining about between Blatchford and Ferguson Street I understand to be RTA responsibility. I would also like to acknowledge the great work council has done in putting footpaths around many of our streets for ease of walking for everybody. Generally the town and approaches on most sides have been better presented by the council over the last few years. Maybe a better walkway on the western side of the road between the John Grant Bridge and Gaskill Street would link South Canowindra with the rest of the town to make it safer for children going to school. This would add interest for tourists going for walks and may also be used for a cycle way or fitness path. Thank you to our councillors on behalf of the positive people in our town. Graeme Beasley Old Vic Inn - Canowindra

To the editor... Our fine country of Australia has a heritage of mateship and courage in tackling difficult conditions to forge the nation we enjoy today. Recent media coverage of refugees, illegal immigrants, includes many complaints of living conditions that they experience in places like Christmas Island etc. I migrated to Australia in 1969 at the age of 15. I needed to be able to speak English, be fit and healthy and have a sponsor (No government assistance back then). I was close to dying of thirst in 1970 carrying my bag to my first mining job in the north of South Australia in January heat of 45 Celsius. I spent much of my life building and operating the mining industry in outback locations. My life, though in tough conditions, was fortunate in comparison to early settlers and miners, who built railways, and cleared the bush for the farms that now give us our food supply. Similarly, our armed forces endured tough conditions in deserts and jungles, living in tents, and made sacrifices for Australia to protect the freedoms and lifestyle we enjoy. To allow the current influx of illegal immigrants to play on our established character of stable western democracy, to allow them to cry foul about our charity is a slap in the face. Are we going soft on these who come in illegally and make demands for luxury lifestyles, when our pioneers and forebears lived in tents in far worse conditions? These recent arrivals have never experienced, nor have any respect for, the hardships over the past two hundred years that forged this country. If they cannot be grateful for tents and basic comforts, then they can go back to whence they came. I am glad I came. I didn’t complain. I worked, and I became an Australian. Yours sincerely, Brian Cain, Cargo.

LIMITED EDITION COMMEMORATIVE $2 COIN Australia’s first commemorative $2 coin in colour has been unveiled by the RSL and the Royal Australian Mint. A unique Australian legal tender, this ground breaking $2 coin is simply an outstanding keepsake for every Australian. The coin depicts the red Flanders Poppy, which is synonymous with Remembrance Day and the sacrifices made by Australians in conflict. All funds raised go to support our vital RSL programs helping thousands of Veterans’ and serving Defence personnel and their families in homes and communities across Australia. The $2 Poppy Coin will come with a Certificate of Donation. For a $10 donation the $2 Poppy Coin (with a Certificate of Donation) is available from the RSL National Office at Level 3, 65 Constitution Avenue Campbell ACT. Phone orders can be made through the National Office at 02 6248 7199, or email your order via email at [email protected] Please note there will be a minimum postal charge of $5 per coin.

NSW WINE FESTIVAL 2013 Jane Grover, author of "The Naked Chef: The Way Food Was Meant To Be", will be doing a cooking demonstration and a tasting menu showcasing Cowra and Canowindra's local produce matched with Cowra Wine Region's organic wines. The evening is being held 6:30pm at the Old Vic Inn Canowindra Saturday 30 March. Local wine producers and Jane will be discussing wine and food through-out the night. Price including cooking demonstration five courses matched with wines is only $65 per person and tickets are available from the Cowra Visitors Centre 6342 4333 or email

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SOLO PIANO RECITAL AT ALL SAINTS' The recipient of the 2012 Australian National Piano Award will be touring the Central West this month. Daniel de Borah will be visiting Canowindra Sunday 24 March at All Saints Anglican Church, Belmore Street from 3pm, where he will perform an exciting program of music including: Prokofiev - Sonata No.9, Op.103; Brahms - 4 Pieces for Piano Op.119; and Schumann - Kreisleriana Op.16. In preparing for this concert Daniel said, “There is so much wonderful music for piano. Brahms’ second piano concerto is a favourite and, of course, anything by Mozart. If I leave one out I feel I’m being unfair on the others. Bach, Mozart, Chopin, Schumann, Prokofiev and Brahms: they are all wonderful,” he added. Born in Melbourne, De Borah’s family moved to Canberra when he was young. When he was 10 his mother took him to Budapest to study at the Liszt Academy of Music, “My goal is a life in music. I don’t know any different.” Study at the St Petersburg State Conservatory, Russia and the Royal Academy of Music, London followed. As a child of musicians De Borah was immersed in music whilst growing up. His mother, Anna De Borah, a respected piano teacher for young children, was his first teacher. His father, Vernon Hill, is one of Australia’s most renowned flautists and formerly the head of the wind department at the Australian National University’s School of Music. With a concert career both in Australia and the UK, De Borah has performed recitals at Wigmore Hall and London's Southbank Centre as well as concerto performances with the English Chamber Orchestra, London Mozart Players and with the Royal Philharmonic Hall at the Barbican and Cadogan Halls, London. In Australia he has performed with the Sydney, Adelaide, and Canberra Symphony Orchestras and has been a guest artist at the Australian Festival of Chamber Music in Townsville, the Canberra International Music Festival and the Coriole Music Festival. In 2012 De Borah toured Australia with the Australian String Quartet playing Shostakovich's Piano Quintet.

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NEW DRIVERS SHARE A COUNTRY JOURNEY Learner drivers will have the opportunity to try driving on country roads and learn from each other’s experience at the same time, when the ‘Log Book Run’ begins later this month. Cabonne Council mayor Ian Gosper said the program gets the balance right between practical driving experience and the opportu-nity to hear about and discuss accurate road safety information. “On each of the ‘Log Book Run’ days learner-drivers and their supervising passenger will tackle a route through the region, then they’ll sit down together and hear a session of important road safety information and be able to discuss their experiences together,” Cr Ian Gosper said. Road Safety Officer for Orange and Cabonne, Andrea Hamilton-Vaughan, said the road safety sessions will include local information. “The program is tailored made for Orange and Cabonne with emphasis on specific crash risks that occur in our local area. It’s about encouraging low risk driving and it’s based on independent scientific research on young drivers,” Andrea Hamilton-Vaughan said. Bookings are now open for the year’s first ‘Log Book Run’ day on March 24. Sponsorship from Cadia Valley Operations, Orange City Council, Cabonne Shire Council and community fund-raising by Ms Learne Spicer will mean seven Log Book Run events will be held throughout the year. A free booklet of 10 drives is available at the Orange Civic Centre. Bookings for Sunday 24 March ‘Log Book Run’ are now open. Phone 02 6393 8600.

US STUNT RIDER AT SKATE PARK A leading US stunt rider will headline a day of sports action at Manildra skate park next month. Matt Morse will be among a number of stars performing demonstrations, coaching clinics and competitions when Big Air School brings a program of scooter, skate and BMX events on Monday 15 April 2013. Established as a leading competitor and performer in the USA for the past 13 years, Morse is Big Air School’s first international rider, joining the crew for its Australian tours this year. “The feeling you get when you land that new trick … nothing in the world compares,” he said. Coordinated by Cabonne Council and local youth, the Big Air School visit will take place on the first Monday of the school holidays, running from noon to 4pm. Entry is free and there will be merchandise to be given away and prizes to be won. Buses will run from Yeoval, Cumnock and Molong provided a minimum of 15 people book. The cost is $5 return and places on the bus can be booked by calling 1300 302 446 by Monday 8 April.

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MANILDRA RAIL CROSSING DETOURS Separate detours will remain in place for light vehicles and trucks for another week as roadworks are carried out at a Manildra rail crossing. Cars and other light vehicles will be diverted around local streets, but trucks will be detoured away from the town during the work on Henry Parkes Way until 25 March 2013. Initially the detours were to operate until 18 March 2013 and again on the week-end of 23-24 March 2013, but Roads and Maritime Services (formerly the RTA) have informed Cabonne Council the work will continue into a second week. The roadworks on either side of the Meranburn crossing are part of a major upgrade of the level crossing and will enhance the safety of both locals and visitors using Henry Parkes Way. Light vehicles will be detoured through Manildra via Kiewa Street, Boree Street, Parkes Street, Orange Street, Gumble Road, North Coates Creek Road and Henry Parkes Way. Heavy vehicles will be diverted via Eugowra along the Escort Way at Parkes and at the “Monument” intersection of The Escort Way and Henry Parkes east of Cudal. School buses and Countrylink bus services on the route will continue to operate as scheduled using the light vehicle detour. Detour directional signs will be in place, and variable message boards advising motorists of the changes will be placed in various locations in the Cabonne local government area.

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Maundy Thursday 28 March 10am Peace Memorial Uniting

Church Canowindra 1pm Moyne Nursing Home

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Good Friday 29 March 7.30am St Matthew's Anglican

Church Woodstock 9am All Saints' Anglican Church

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FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD Now in its 10th year, the Tullamore Irish Festival has become an opportunity for food lovers to satisfy their cravings and their appetite for Irish food. The Tullamore Irish Festival will be held over the Easter weekend and one of the highlights will be renowned celebrity Irish chef Darren Simpson (above) doing cooking demonstrations. He will be cooking some great dishes which will have a touch of Irish in them. You can also satisfy your taste buds by having an Irish Stew or a Beef and Guinness Pie all made locally. Then to compliment your meal there will be Guinness and Magners Cider at the bar. Robert Edwards the coordinator of the annual event said ”Our visitors look forward to some delicious Irish cuisine being cooked up and with the Irish music in the back ground and Guinness or Magners cider in hand its and great ways to spend your day.” The Festival will run from Thursday 28 March until Sunday 31 March. Highlights include the Street Parade, Visual Art Exhibition, Market Stalls, loads of Irish dancing and singing and free entertainment for the kids! The Art show will officially open the festival Thursday 28 March with the main day being Saturday 30 March featuring Maria Forde, Riogh, Tripping up the Stairs as well as the famous Halloran Dancers. And don’t forget 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 on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/tullamoreirishfestival To find out more information about the Tullamore Irish Festival visit the website www.tullamore.org or the Facebook page. It is a fun and exciting event for all the family to enjoy.

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HOLY THURSDAY 28 March: Mass of the Lord’s Supper 6pm Eugowra 8pm Canowindra GOOD FRIDAY 29 March: Stations of the Cross 10am Canowindra 10am Cargo Liturgy of the Passion 3pm Canowindra 3pm Eugowra HOLY SATURDAY 30 March: Easter Vigil Ceremonies 7pm Canowindra EASTER SUNDAY 31 March: 8.30am Eugowra 10am Cudal

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AQUATHERAPY DRAWS TO A CLOSE The last session for aquatherapy this season will be this Thursday 21 March. The staff at the Physiotherapy Department would like to thank Jarrod and Lisa, and all our participants, for making the season so enjoyable. Monday 25 March exercise classes start back at the Hospital Gym to replace aquatherapy. Class starts at 9am and runs for 1 hour, and will only cost a gold coin donation. The following Monday is Easter Monday so there will be no class, however they will resume the following week and continue through the school holidays. Next week our 2pm Thursday afternoon class will also recommence, once again for only a gold coin donation. This class is medium intensity similar to Monday morning's session. Three new exercise bikes and a cross trainer have been ordered for the gym, and new floor mats have been purchased, all from your gym donations. Hopefully they will arrive soon. If you have any questions regarding the above classes, please do not hesitate to call the Physiotherapy Department on 02 6340 3017.

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GETTING TO GRIPS WITH THE INTERNET Want to know more about the internet? 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 two hour 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 networking, misuse of the web, and how to protect your data and identity. Family and friends also welcome. RSVP online on the CWA Website: www.canowindracwa.org/events/29/workshop-getting-to-grips-with-the-internet

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Mar 20: Canowindra Garden Club meeting 2pm Mar 20: Canowindra Business Chamber meeting 7pm @ Services Club. New members welcome! 0418 413 753 Mar 21: Cowra – The Story So Far Torsion dancers @ the Japanese Gardens. Matinee 10.30am for schools, 6pm for

community. The duration is approx 25 minutes. Cost $2 for entry to the Gardens. Mar 22: Canowindra Lions Club Senior's Day Outing "Live Life - See Your Country" 7:30am @ Bowling Club.

$35pp inc travel, morning tea & lunch. Ph Ron on 02 6344 1497 Mar 22: Canowindra Food Basket 9:30am-12noon at Uniting Hall Blatchford Street. Mar 22: Swimming Club Presentation Night & AGM 6pm. Mar 23: NSW Torana Car Club visit Gaskill Street & Canowindra Motors Mar 23: Canowindra CWA Workshop: Getting to grips with the internet 2pm @ CWA Rooms. Register online at

www.canowindracwa.org or call Conni Christensen on 0438 849 319 or email [email protected] Mar 23: Ladies League Tag Western Challenge 11am @ Tom Clyburn Oval - 2013 Western Region Carnival. Mar 23: Flickerfest @ Rosnay 6:30pm Best Of Australian Shorts on Tour www.rosnay.com.au or 1300 767 629 Mar 24: Canowindra Junior Rugby coaching clinic 2pm @ Sports Oval Mar 24: Daniel De Borah - Piano Soloist 3pm @ All Saints' Anglican Church Canowindra. Prokofiev, Brahms,

Schumann, Bach & Busoni. Tix $20 adults; $15 conc; & school age children FREE. Ph Richard on 0429 443 215 Mar 24: Canowindra Junior Rugby Union registration & AGM 4pm at the Rugby Clubhouse. 0427 314 311 Mar 27: Bushranger Jubilee planning meeting 7pm @ Canowindra Services Club. Ph 0418 413 753 Mar 28: Canowindra CWA meeting 6:30pm @ Old Vic Inn RSVP www.canowiondracwa.org or 02 6364 0218 Mar 29: GOOD FRIDAY Mar 30: Canowindra Fitness Path EGGcellent Games 4pm @ the Sports Oval. Register @ the Newsagency Mar 30: The Naked Food & Wine Dinner with Jane Grover @ Canowindra 6:30pm @ Old Vic Inn.

Tickets only $65pp book through Old Vic on 02 6344 1009 or Cowra Visitors Information Centre. Get in early! http://nswwinefestival.com.au/event.php?intid=4123

Mar 31: Easter Sunday Apr 4-7: Beanshed Productions present: The Universe is Not Enough! Apr 6: Moorbel Hall Markets 8am-12noon. For more info or to book a stall contact Warwick 6344 2025 Apr 14: Canowindra@Home's 100 Mile Lunch 12-5pm @ Age of Fishes gardens. www.canowindraathome.org.au Apr 20: Canowindra Challenge Balloon Glow & Night Markets 4:30pm @ Sports Oval. Apr 22: Four Fit Ladies Trivia Night & Auction for Arthritis NSW 6:30pm @ Canowindra Services Club. Tables of 8,

$10pp, light supper included. Book at Bill Paul's Carpets. For more info call Jane 0428 764 593 or [email protected] Apr 28: Lions Biggest BBQ Fundraiser for Childhood Cancer 11am-3pm @ the Age of Fishes Museum Canowindra May 5: Canowindra Junior Rugby play at Molong May 13: Red Cross Blood Donor Bus 9:10am-3:30pm @ Morris Park. Please call 13 14 95 for more information.

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Monday 18 March 2013

Government media reforms attack free speech: This week in Parliament we are due to debate the government’s hastily announced media reforms. The Coalition will furiously oppose any attempt to impose additional regulation on the media. These proposed changes are purely an attack on freedom of speech and have already been condemned by major Australian media outlets. After more than two years and two lengthy reviews all we’ve got is a dictatorship-style control of information. These changes are so dangerous, giving the government a power it should never have, the power to determine the content of the press. Essentially, the government must be held to account and this one just doesn’t want to be. This ‘take it or leave it’ attitude is becoming very typical for Labor and the demand by the Communications Minister for this legislation to be passed next week is ludicrous. The reforms are set to increase the policing of the media industry, as well as approve mergers and acquisitions and oversee the existing press councils. We already have laws to do this! It’s just a way for the government to punish media outlets they don’t like. Parkes Star Hotel turns 100! The Star Hotel in Parkes is turning 100 on March 19 and I was on board to help the iconic watering hole celebrate on Saturday evening by unveiling a plaque and tasting a quiet ale. The friendly pub is well known to locals and travellers from all over. The original licence to trade was granted on March 19, 1913 to a Mr J F Nicholas. He would become the first of 44 licensees to run the Star Hotel over the 100 year period, which is quite remarkable. The Star Hotel is truly local – it was built using special blocks made in a mould by the great grandfather of local resident, Bob Cocks. It was a grand old design with big balconies and verandahs. The hotel has undergone many changes over its lifespan – a major fire in 2002 led to it being refurbished to its current state. Seniors have their week: NSW Seniors Week kicked off on Sunday and continues during the week. It was great to join with some of our wonderful seniors in Orange to launch their festivities on Sunday. The event celebrates the valuable contribution seniors make to our community. Here in Calare, it’s our way of saying thank you to seniors and a great opportunity for all the generations to join with older people to celebrate. In fact, it’s the largest celebration for people over 60 in the southern hemisphere. The region is fortunate to have an Ambassador for the NSW Seniors Week in Cudal resident Merle Parrish. Merle is a true champion baker – she has set records and collected awards for her dominant performances as a competitive producer of cakes, biscuits and scones in shows and fairs all over NSW. She has featured on TV’s high-rating MasterChef and her book of recipes Merle’s Kitchen is a bestseller. There’s plenty on offer this week and I encourage all those over 60 to get involved. Contact your local Council for more information on what’s happening during the week.

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MATTERS OF STATE with TROY GRANT MP Member for Dubbo 18 March 2013 The NSW Government has announced changes to the logbook requirements for learner drivers participating in the new Safer Driving Course that will be rolled out from July. This is a great initiative that demonstrates our commitment to improving road safety for young drivers and their families in the Dubbo electorate. Drivers who enrol in the course will be offered the chance to reduce their logbook driving hours from 120 to 80. Young drivers and their parents can often struggle with the requirement to log 120 hours behind the wheel on their L-plates. Taking part in the Safer Drivers Course and having professional lessons will allow learner drivers up to 40 hours credit towards their driver training. Learners will also be allowed to travel up to 90km/h instead of the current 80km/h limit from 1 July when travelling around the Dubbo electorate. This will give them more supervised driving experience on higher speed roads in preparation for their graduation to P-Plates. With statistics showing that during the first few months of driving alone on P-plates, young drivers are nine times more likely to be injured in a crash than drivers on L-plates, it is important that beginner drivers are in a better position to graduate to driving without supervision. The Safer Drivers Course will be rolled out based on community uptake and the availability of service providers and adopts a different approach to conven-tional driver training courses which tend to focus on the mechanics of driving and road rules. This course will include dealing with different road conditions, under-standing factors beyond a driver's control and indentifying risks on the road. Learner drivers should look to enrol in the course when they have achieved 50 hours driving in their logbooks. The cost of the course will be capped at an affordable price for each participant with any additional cost of delivering the course covered by the Community Road Safety Fund. Options have also been identified to help young drivers meet the requirements to qualify for their P-plates from remote, lower socio-economic and Aboriginal communities. Drivers under 25 years of age in remote areas will be able to obtain a provisional licence for the purpose of driving to work, education and medical appointments. The restricted licence can only be granted if they have passed the driving test and completed 50 supervised driving hours. A pilot program in three remote communities west of the Newell Highway will begin in July. I recently presented NSW Business Sustainability awards to businesses in the Dubbo electorate at a ceremony held at Taronga Western Plains Zoo on behalf of Environment Minister Robyn Parker. The Dubbo RSL Memorial Club achieved Silver Partner status with the NSW Government's Sustainability Advantage Program with its saving of large amounts of water and energy by using ten 14,500 rainwater tanks and 140 solar panels. Dubbo City Council has cut its energy use by 12 per cent over the last two years with its staff placing high importance upon improved sustainability, while Taronga Western Plains Zoo has added sustainability into its strategic plans in line with NSW Government policy. After auditing their energy use, Dubbo RSL and Dubbo City Council are saving $73,500 a year in energy costs. Both of these organisations were awarded Bronze Partner status for their efforts. The Forbes Sport and Recreation Club is benefiting from the installation of improved lighting, saving 18.4 megawatt hours of electricity per year and representing a saving of $3,849 on their power bill. In Parkes, Central West Agricentre is saving 10.7 megawatts hours of electricity and $2,513 in charges from more efficient air conditioning and lighting of the premises. I wish to acknowledge the important contribution made by senior citizens in the Dubbo electorate as we celebrate Seniors Week. A number of events have been planned for the week right across the electorate geared towards the theme 'Live Life' which focuses on sport and recreation, the arts and technology. I hope Dubbo electorate seniors enjoy the week's festivities as they most certainly deserve our gratitude for all they have done for the community.

MOVING SALE 2 Mill Street 8:30am both Tuesday 26 & Wednesday 27 March. Clothes, linen, household odds & sods, prints, old school chairs, etc. Ph 02 6344 1777.

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

FOR SALE Rover '82 V8 parts inc new power steering pump, still wrapped; genuine English workshop manual for >'82 sedans; new RH inner door handle: $750. Gooloogong 02 6344 8161

DO YOU NEED AN IRONING LADY or minor sewing repairs? Phone Trish on 02 6344 1149

FOR SALE 2nd hand roller shutter 3.6m x 3m $100ono. Ph 0427 347 610

PUBLIC NOTICE Canowindra PA&H Show Ladies Auxiliary AGM will be held on Monday 8 April 2013 at 2pm at the Canowindra Services & Citizens Club. All welcome

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LOST black & tan Huntaway x Kelpie female 5yo from Longs Corner Rd on Saturday. 'Kia' looks like a large kelpie, is wearing a red collar & is micro-chipped. Ph Bill 0427 640 302

HAIRDRESSING Kellie, previously at The Falls, is now working from home Tuesdays & Fridays. Phone for an appointment on 0438 612 422

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Sunday 24 March Palm Sunday 9:30am All Saints' Anglican Church

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“You pray in your distress and in your need; would that you might pray also in the fullness of your joy and in your days of abundance.”

~ Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet

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FINAL 33M SWIMMING CLUB NEXT WEEK Swimming Club swam their last laps for the season and the swimmers still had enough energy for some personal best times. The 400m freestyle championships was first, and after 12 laps there were some tired swimmers. Not Sammy Austin or Finlay Rowston who both dropped a second from their best times. There was disappointment in the Final as Josie Mitchell aquaplaned down the pool to touch over a second ahead of second place. Unfor-tunately she swam a 3 second PB and over the allowable 2 second margin to win the Spoon. The Spoon, when they come, went to Ellie Giger who lowered her time by one second and hers and Josie’s time is now 29 seconds for the 33m freestyle. Brayden Fliedner won the Belly Flop over some stiff competition. Lane 4 won the relay with Finlay Rowston, Wade Kinsela, Joanna Balcombe, Angus Fisher, Ellie Dicton, Laura Flannery, Jackson Reeves, Rianna Reeves and Lydia Coady taking home the pennants. This week is Presentation Night which begins at 6pm with a small AGM followed by Presentations and a barbecue. So come along and celebrate the ‘final’ swimming club at the 33m pool length.

CANOWINDRA WOMEN'S BOWLS Results of No. 4 Pennants played on Tuesday 12 March: Cowra defeated Canowindra (1) with an aggregate of 39-27, each team winning one rink, Cowra scoring four points and Canowindra one point. Thanks to Umpire Johnno Preston, Controlling Body Moyna Rue, Greenkeeper Richard Waugh and Bar Staff Eryn Traves. Congratulations to Canowindra (2) on winning their first match, defeating Forbes with an aggregate of 42-32 winning both rinks and scoring the maximum five points. There was one game of social triples played. Moyna Rue, Jean Roth and Betty Hodge defeated Moyna Rue, Mona Hamer and Daph Bryant 10-5. Moyna played double lead. Results of No. 4 Pennants played on Thursday 14 March: Canowindra (1) defeated Parkes with an aggregate of 47-41, winning one rink each, Canowindra scoring four points and Parkes one point. Canowindra (2) were defeated by Cowra with an aggregate of 37-35, winning one rink each, Cowra scoring four points and Canowindra one point. A close result with only two shots difference. My apologies to the readers of our bowls news, I made a mistake last week, Nancy Morrow did not have surgery, she had special treatment on her foot, an ultrasound followed by a cortisone injection, which worked extremely well. Congratulations to Cowra No. 2 Pennant team on winning the Pennant for 2013. Only two teams played in this event Cowra and Parkes. Until next week good bowling all. SSSShhhhiiiirrrrlllleeeeyyyy

CANOWINDRA CLAY TARGET CLUB On Sunday 17 March 33 shooters from various other towns Orange, Bathurst, Eugowra, Cudal etc and our own Canow-indra Shooters competed at the Canow-indra Clay Target Club out on Eugowra Road. The weather was not too hot, quite still and very enjoyable. 25 Target D/B AA Grade Equal 1st P Jones, B Allston,

B Rue, A Jones, J Nash, G Evans A Grade 1st B Wilson 2nd R Campbell,

M Lawrence, A Drogemuller B Grade 1st G Cummings 2nd P Barber,

S Laspino C Grade 1st L Laspino 2nd N Daly 50 Target S/B AA Grade 1st J Laspino 2nd A Hurford A Grade 1st A Donelly 2nd A Drogemuller B Grade 1st S Laspino 2nd C Dykes C Grade 1st N Donelly 2nd N Daly O/All John Finn 25 Target Handicap 1st Aaron Jones 2nd Grant Cummings High Gunn Free Noms for April Shoot John Laspino Next shoot will be held Sunday 21 April 12pm start with a barbecue lunch at the Canowindra Clay Target Club on the Eugowra Road. All welcome! The Committee would like to ask if the Canowindra members would be able to bring a plate for afternoon tea as we have lost our lovely tea lady Beth. Much thanks to Tubby Thurtell, Marie Greentree, and Bev Taylor for there help with afternoon tea on Sunday. Everybody have a safe and joyous Easter...

Western Challenge League Tag Day Andrew Pull, president of Woodbridge Cup Rugby League is unsure who will win, but certain it is going to be a great competition in the upcoming League Tag Carnival. "The two previous winners Bathurst St Pats and Canowindra must start favourites for the knockout after being Premiers in their respective competitions, but I’m not so sure. "Condobolin are a good side that have improved every year in the Woodbridge Cup and have a couple of girls that can win it by themselves, they were runners up in the Woodbridge Cup last year. "Orange Cyms were beaten by Canowindra in a trial a couple of weeks back, but all reports say Cyms are skilful, fast and athletic, they struggled in defence pulling the tags off in the trial, but if they have trained well and picked up the knack of getting the tags off, they could win. Then you have Hawks that finished third in Group 10 last season, and the other cup sides Molong, Cargo and Grenfell that are into their fourth season of League Tag. Young and Cowra are both sports towns so will be strong. The only team I don’t know anything about is Blackheath." Free admission for the Ladies League Tag ‘Western Challenge’ at Tom Clyburn Oval Canowindra on 23 March should see a large crowd witness the finest female athletes across the Western Region showcasing their League Tag skills. There will be three pools: Pool A Bathurst St Pats, Grenfell Goannas, Molong Bulls Pool B Orange Hawks, Condobolin Rams, Cargo Blue Heelers, Young Cherry Pickers, Orange Cyms Pool C Canowindra Tigers, Cowra Magpies, Blackheath Blackcats The highest ranked team from Pool A and Pool C will progress into the Semi Finals. The two highest ranked teams from Pool B will progress through to the Semi Finals. 11.30am Orange Hawks v Cargo - Field 1. 11.30am Grenfell v Molong - Field 2. 12pm Orange Cyms v Condobolin - Field 1. 12pm Cowra v Blackheath - Field 2. 12.30pm Bathurst v Molong - Field 1. 12.30pm Orange Hawks v Young - Field 2. 1pm Canowindra v Blackheath - Field 1. 1pm Cargo v Orange Cyms - Field 2. 1.30pm Young v Condobolin - Field 1. 1.30pm Bathurst v Grenfell - Field 2. 2pm Canowindra v Cowra - Field 1. 2.30pm Semi Final 1 - Field 1. 3pm Semi Final 2 - Field 1. 3.45-4pm Western Challenge Final - Field 1.

15 minutes each way There will also be a men’s rugby league trial at 12pm on the same day on Field 3. Canowindra Tigers take on the Robertson Spuddies in their annual clash. A Raffle will be run on the day with all raffle funds raised going to the Morgan brothers trust.

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