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IMAGE: Going punk—Donna Beath and Louise Clulow with a bit of curtain call sign language
Mel Brookes Goes Punk In Canowindra Community Players Musical Canowindra’s profile of a “small town full of big surprises” has been reasserted again, this time on the stage with the local Community Players’ polished and highly enjoyable musical “TC & AJ Talent Scouts” at the Canowindra Services Club. And yet another surprise is the play’s coauthor, none other than our 2014 Citizen of the Year, Ian Guihot. Ian and his fellow-writer, Cowra schoolteacher and professional drummer Anthony Hamer, have treated us to a riotous tour de farce that can best be described as “Mel Brookes Goes Punk” – two failing impressarios who try to claw back into showbiz by forming a hit boy band. It’s their desperate casting auditions and the outlandish characters they attract that keep the audiences laughing – with Ian him-
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self performing a wonderfully brilliantined torch song amongst the dining audience. This is Ian’s second year with the Players, and the first musical he’s ever written, and he’s characteristically humble about it all. “I haven’t got any acting talent,” he says, “but if you enjoy yourself on stage the acting comes out naturally.” And what about next year? Another hit musical? “I’ve no idea at this point. They might not want us back again,” he laughs. Well, see what you think at the three final performances of “Talent Scouts” at the Services Club this coming Friday and Saturday and on July 5. Tickets, including dinner, are $35 each from the club and Saffi’s in Gaskill Street. By Derek Maitland
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I became acutely ill last week which necessitated an ambulance trip and several days in Canowindra hospital. I would like to say a big thank you for the efficient and very professional treatment I received from the ambulance and staff at the hospital. We are indeed fortunate to have such services in our small town and we need to be pro-active in our support for them .The ambulance girls Laura and Laura (no mistake) Dr Nicholas O’Ryan and the various nursing teams at the hospital are to be applauded for their care.
would enable farmers, irrigators and Central Western towns to have a permanent supply on the Belubula River, which would also assist the Lachlan Valley in providing water for Forbes, Parkes and beyond. I believe this is an important step to boost food production and help drought-proof our country. BJ Farley
Have your say... Have your say on the issues that affect you and your community. To submit a letter to the Editor email us at editor@ canowindraphoenix.com.au or mail us at PO Box 251 Canowindra NSW 2804. The opinions and views of readers submitting Letters to the Editor are not necessarily the views of the staff and Management of The Canowindra Phoenix.
Sincerely Pauline Jani Dear Editor It is good news indeed to learn that a large dam will be constructed at ‘The Needles’ on the Belubula River. Over 5o years ago several suitable sites were investigated including ‘The Needles’. An adequate water storage
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To the lovely person who found my Medicare card in the play equipment at the park and handed it into the chemist.
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To the Canowindra Phoenix acknowledging the wonderful job that the year 12 girls at the Canowindra High School are doing with the new ‘Big Sister’ Program.
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IMAGE: Sue Brown, Paula Hambly (Cowra High representative), Bev Taylor (Canowindra High representative),Marianne Payten and Anne Holloway.
Australian Federation of Graduate Women Inc - At this luncheon meeting at the Old Vic Inn the Australian Federation of Graduate Women Inc. Central West Branch launched the new Cowra-Canowindra scholarship. This $2000 scholarship is to assist a female student who lives and attends school in the Cowra-Canowindra area. The criteria for this scholarship will be ATAR and CV and a letter of application to AFGW.
Jazz Trio to play at All Saints’ - Canowindra All Saints’ Church has become a favourite venue for mainly classical musicians over the past few years and will be hosting yet another well-known trio. Tim Clarkson’s Jazz Trio will be playing there on Sunday 13th July, 2pm. Tim has appeared with a diverse array of world-class performers in Australia, the USA and Canada. Featuring on ABC Radio National, at festivals and local clubs throughout Sydney for the last seven years. It will certainly be a treat for Canowindra to be entertained by this trio in the ambience afforded by All Saints’ timber lined gothic ceiling. Ticket, $25 (conc. $15) including a Rosnay wine-tasting and light refreshments can be purchased at the door. If you want to be sure of a seat ring Rosnay on 63443215.
Start the school holidays with Music! This Sunday, June 29, is a great chance to fill Happy Birthday! – To Gary McClintock who yourself up with live music and creativity, at celebrated his 70th birthday over the weekend! folk@canowindra! From 4-6:15pm, at Taste Canowindra, you can while away the first Sunday of the hols with music and poetry from across the region. Entry is by donation (to provide for the main act), and the event is family friendly. We meet on the last Sunday of the month to enjoy the talents of a feature act, surrounded by open mic acts. All enquiries to Nerida Cuddy Garry Mcclintock celebrating his 70th birthday 0429 048 603.
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IMAGE: Braving the elements for The Duke of Edinburgh Award
Students Cycle for Duke of Edinburgh Award On Friday 20th June nine students from Canowindra High School set off on a two day cycling adventure with Mr Mark Edwards, Mr Andrew Phelan, Mrs Carolyn Austin and Mr Andrew Holmes as part of the School’s Duke of Edinburgh Awards. The first leg of the adventure was to ride from Canowindra High School to the end of Longs Corner Rd. This was by far the most difficult part of the trip with the students battling pouring rain and robust head winds. The students were required to dig deep and push through the elements, as well as the range of emotions being experienced along the way. The second leg of the journey was to ride to Eugowra along The Escort Way, which at times is a very busy road and required the students to be on full alert. Mr Mike Harrison drove the support vehicle at the back of the pack and warned traffic of the cyclists ahead on his two-way radio. The vehicles along The Escort Way were very patient with the group,
giving the students ample space to enjoy their ride safely. After the group stopped in Eugowra for a stretch and a bite to eat they commenced the final leg for Day 1 into Gooloogong along Nanima Rd. This was a much more enjoyable experience with the open roads allowing more time to take in the beautiful countryside. The group set up camp in Gooloogong for the night and once the fog lifted in the morning, commenced the trip back home along The Rivers Road. The students completed the 110km journey with a ride through the main street of Canowindra, capping off an adventure that they will hopefully never forget. Students involved were Joanna Balcombe, Amelia Holmes, Brooke Kinsela, Jack Workman (Year 9), Meg Austin, Matthew Harrison, Lachlan Balcombe, Brenton Clements and Mitchell Stanley (Year 10).
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With the end of the financial year fast approaching and the need to clear any excess goods and stock from local stores, it’s time to grab a bargain! The Canowindra Phoenix has introduced Crazy Friday Sale day in Canowindra for this Friday 26th June. Many of the local stores have special offers for this day only, so ensure that you take advantage of them and support the local community. Those businesses involved include the Deli Lama, Canowindra Trading Post, The Post Office, IGA, Saffi, Gaskill Greens, Belubula Butchery, Absolute Beauty,The Gardens Table and PJ’s. Make sure that you are in town on Friday to take advantage of some really great specials. Great savings and great prices! By Jessica Jenkins
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Stranger Danger A recent occurrence involving a child being approached in Waddell Street Canowindra, has prompted the need for parents to inform their kids of stranger danger. Educating our children about stranger danger is very important to ensure our community remains safe. Tips to tell your children:
IMAGE: Warrick Bowd (far right) with men’s shed comrades and latest restoration job
Canowindra Men’s Shed Joined By New Comrades In Cargo Canowindra Men’s Shed is celebrating eight very successful years this year with teething advice, help and comradeship for the region’s latest shed which opened last Friday in Cargo. Mrs Janet Price, President of the Cudal/ Cargo & District Lions Club officially cut the ribbon and The Lions Club also financed the men’s shed from John Gough, Fair Dinkum Shed’s distributor from Sheds Oz in Temora. Canowindra members helped celebrate the opening and they donated a pool table to get the new group started. The Cargo Men’s Shed is hoping to be open each Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturdays and is located at 1 Powers Street, Cargo NSW 2800. The ceremony was somewhat nostalgic for the Canowindra men, reminding them of their own start in 2006 when they set up their workshop and meeting place in the old Scout Hall that Cabonne Council had moved to their site next to the swimming pool on Lynne Street.
Since then the group has grown to 23 retired and not-so-retired members who’ve created a well-stocked carpentry centre producing just about everything over the years from 70 bird nesting boxes for Landcare to high quality patio furniture, including 24 doubles seats, designed by a woman in the UK. In between they’ve worked hard chasing grants and regular raffles to buy state-of-the art tools and machinery. Their main funds come from the jobs they do for outside groups, but as their president Warwick Bowd says: “We’re not here to be a commercially viable group. “We’re here for friendship, camaraderie, paying our way and keeping occupied.” And as one of the 60 to 80-year-old members puts it: “You’ve got to keep occupied at our age – or you can fall to pieces.” If you would like to get involved in the men’s shed community, please contact Warwick Bowd. By Derek Maitland
Who is a stranger? Children see stranger’s everyday on the street, in the supermarket and their neighbourhoods. Often a bad stranger won’t look terrifying and children need to be informed of this. When not accompanied by an adult, children need to remember a stranger is anyone that your family doesn’t know well. There are identifiable people such as the police and firefighters that children know are safe strangers but you should also help them identify other safe strangers such as local shop owners. What to do when approached by a stranger. If a stranger makes you feel unsafe use the yell and tell technique. Yell for help and return to a safe area to tell someone what has happened. If a stranger ever asks you to get in their car, say no and use the yell and tell technique. Never talk to a stranger if you are alone or if they come into your yard. Go back inside and tell your parents. If a stranger calls you do not give out any personal information or let them know you are home alone. With School holidays next week it is important to let your children know the dangers of strangers. Children are often curious and need to know whom they should and shouldn’t speak to. This incident has prompted police to encourage parents to discuss ‘Safe People, Safe Places’ message with their children. Enjoy the holidays and but remember to inform your children of stranger danger. By Taneil Thornberry
Canowindra Historical Society’s Fashion Fundraiser
IMAGE: Lucy Harrison getting ready for the Fashion Parade
A Fashion Parade of winter fashions for all ages was held at Canowindra Bowling Club on Saturday, 21st June and was a sell-out. Approximately 160 people attended the fashion parade from Canowindra, Cowra and Orange making it a great success. With the fashions provided by ‘Saffi’ of Gaskill Street Canowindra the models were arrayed with choices. Models of the day were: Jill Stone, Debbie Rice, Clarissa Ramsay, Lucy Harrison (Canowindra High School Captain), Kristy White (2013 Canowindra Miss Showgirl) and the little models were Annie Wooldridge and Sophie Phelan who all looked fabulous on the catwalk. Fashions on show featured colour-
ful winter warmers such as woolen jeans and jumpers from Toorallie, ponchos and wraps from Italian label MODA IMMAGINE, and easy wear favourites from Equinox. New to the range are fully reversible and waterproof raincoats by MycraPac from the USA. Junior models Annie and Sophie stole the show in cute fluffy animal vests by Todos. A big thanks goes to Tommy Jeff’s, The Canowindra Trading Post, Saffi and Muriel Yell for their beautiful raffle and lucky door prizes. All money that was raised from the raffle and the entry fee went to the Historical Society. Congratulations to the Historical Society for organising a great fundraiser. By Taneil Thornberry
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NBN Rollout Reaches Eugowra, But No Word On Canowindra Start The much-anticipated National Broadband Network (NBN) is getting closer to Canowindra with installation work now under way to connect homes and businesses in Eugowra. But it’s still not known when Canowindra will be hooked up, with the NBN’s website rollout map advising locals to keep checking for an announcement. According to Calare MP John Cobb, work’s begun on a fixed wireless tower which will connect over 320 premises in and around Eugowra. It’s estimated it’ll be a year before
the system can provide advanced phone and broadband hook-ups. It’s the latest of 14 towers already servicing more than 2,800 customers throughout Calare electorate. He says the total rollout “will service the communities around Canowindra, Cudal, Cargo, Molong, Millthorpe, Orange and now Eugowra as well as Oberon. “The fixed wireless network will utilise advanced 4G technology to deliver speeds of up to 25 megabits per second.”
“It is expected that broadband and phone services will be able to be connected over the NBN from phone companies and internet providers within 12 months of the start of construction.” Mr Cobb says NBN will notify Eugowra residents when the tower construction is finished and services can be ordered. Meantime Eugowra and Canowindra residents can check the NBN’s website at www.nbnco.com. au and its rollout map for updates or phone the company on 1800 687 626. By Derek Maitland
Orange Motor Group - OMG! Orange Motor Group is a modern Dealership that provides a wide range of new and used cars located in Orange. Blair Blashki took over the management of OMG this time last year and is very happy with how the year has progressed. “One year in and it has gone very quickly. I am extremely happy with how business has progressed this last year. We have sold over 800 cars which enabled us to reach our sale
goals. For this financial year, we plan to excel in our services, and are hoping to merge both OMG buildings into one”, Blair said. OMG’s aim is to keep customers coming back, so you can be sure that at OMG, they will stand behind what they say and the cars they sell. Across the 7 brands, they have vehicles for everyone including small to large or light commercials to SUV’s. If you want a used car, they currently have over 60 in
stock, so head in and grab a bargain! OMG proudly live and work alongside their customers in the community, so good honest country service is what you will always find at OMG. OMG your # 1 choice for Honda, Kia, Subaru, Isuzu Ute, Peugeot, Great Wall and Chery By Jessica Jenkins
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Can cloud accounting improve your Business Cash-flow? Statistics show significant cashflow improvement
IMAGE: Craig Peters with a range of his picture frames in the background
New Business Opens in Canowindra Canowindra Picture Framing opened just over 3 weeks ago when Craig Peters was asked to supply his wife, Kim Lowe, from K & H Interiors with customised mirrors, custom framing and stretch canvas for her many interior clients. Craig previously owned a large framing factory in Batemans Bay for 5 years prior to moving to Canowindra. He has supplied artwork to many large commercial jobs as well as interior design customers. Craig said’ there was an opening in the market in Canowindra and district and to be able to tie this in with my wife’s business, made it very viable and worthwhile, not to mention that this now means that we both live in the same town!’ The styles of framing available are normal framed prints to boxed frames, silhouettes to enhance artwork, mirrors, canvasses, football jumpers and anything made to measure. Craig can also provide gallery hanging systems for your home and to advise on the most effective way to present your artwork
from a wide variety of frames and to ensure that you get the best result. Welcome to Canowindra Craig and Canowindra Picture Framing.
IMAGE: Craig Peters working on a frame
Ivan Cunial, Principal at Crowe Horwath in Orange, said,”In Australia, businesses that use cloud accounting are getting paid 32 days after invoicing their customers, down from 51 days in 2011, resulting in significant cash-flow improvement”. This statistic comes from the aggregation of four million invoices raised through Xero, in the two years since October 2011, from the same sample of Australian SMEs. With online invoicing, business owners can see if invoices have been opened, send invoices from a mobile device and, via automated bank feeds, regularly check their bank account balance to stay on top of collections. The finding was generated by comparing monthly invoicing activity for 43,000 businesses on Xero worldwide over the two years to October 2013. The results showed that, per month, SMEs processed twice as many invoices in the Xero system totalling US$1 billion more in value compared to two years ago. Cloud accounting also gives you greater visibility of your cash-flow and real-time data which allows you and your advisor to work together more collaboratively to make better business decisions. By having your data accessible online, it’s now easier for your advisor to work with you on improving your business. No longer do you need to transfer files to your advisor at the end of the year. In the cloud, with your permission, your advisor can log into your account, view your data and give real-time business advice. Crowe Horwath can help you upgrade to the cloud and improve your cash-flow. To find out more about moving to the cloud and to see a comparison of the cloud platforms that we work with, call us today.
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School Holidays are nearing and it can be a great opportunity to spend some time with your kids. No more early wake ups to catch the bus or be in a hurry to pack school lunches. School holidays can be relaxing and allow you to have quality time with your little ones but can also be hectic if they aren’t kept busy. While on holidays enjoy some quality time by enjoying some craft. Get creative and make your own bubble mix.
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What Women Want... However, as a working mother, kid’s school holidays can potentially cause us much stress. Not that we don’t want to have our little ones home with us, but if we have to work during their time off (unless we’ve planned a fantastic family vacation!!). It is important to take time out for yourself. As mothers you often dedicate most of your time to your kids so it’s essential to have a much-needed break. First of all you need to organize a babysitter, this is the perfect time to call up grandparents and ask them to come visit, or maybe your sister, brother or your hubby owe you a long lost favor? Be pampered with a facial to relieve the stress of school holidays or indulge with a
manicure to make you feel glamorous. Make time to relax, as it will definitely make a difference. Call up your girlfriends and organize a coffee date, there are plenty of local and surrounding cafes to escape to and have a relaxing coffee and a sneaky treat for yourself! Or run yourself a hot bath, add some bubbles and spend an hour in silent bliss! It is very important to spend that much needed time with your children in the holidays. When they are adults they reminisce on their childhood and all the family holidays and activities are cemented in their mind. Therefore it is important to help build memorable recollections with them. However, it is also very very important to take time out
for yourself. Most parents forget to take time out for themselves between working, organising lunches, cleaning and paying bills! Even if it is just once a week, set aside an hour or two for you. By Jessica Jenkins
Celebrate Christmas in July Let’s all celebrate Xmas in July in Canowindra. The Canowindra Phoenix in conjunction with along with Tommy Jeffs from the Deli Lama have launched Xmas in July for everybody in Canowindra to be a part of. All retailers can become involved and decorate their windows. The first prize will be a night for two at a surprise destination. In addition, voters can also win a dinner for two at The Royal Hotel for the Xmas Dinner to be
held on the 26th July. This means that the whole town can become involved. There will be entry forms in the Phoenix for the three weeks of July starting on 3rd July and people can also vote online as well. This will be a great opportunity to create another reason for people to visit Canowindra at a time of the year when it can be a little quiet! We encourage everybody to become involved.
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Orange Funerals has a new owner, John McDonell. John is now leading the sensitive and caring team serving Orange and surrounding districts with empathy and professional care. John was born in Orange. His children are the fifth generation of McDonell’s to live and work in the Orange area. John is committed to treating every funeral with the same dignity and respect. Orange Funerals will strive to provide an individual service, working closely with families to ensure what they want is a priority. Orange Funerals specialize in pre-paid and prearranged funerals. They say the best person to arrange your funeral is you. Planning ahead can mean peace of mind for both you and your family. A big advantage of pre paying your funeral - is that you pay based on today’s costs and it’s locked in. If you would like to know more - please call the office on 6360 1199 - We are happy to come to you in your home and explain everything, with no obligation. We are only a phone call away.
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Round Tomatoes $3.50kg Bananas $3.00kg Pink Lady Apples $3.50kg
RECIPE OF THE WEEK
Caramelised banana with toffee sauce
60g butter 4 bananas, peeled, halved lengthways 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons thickened cream 1.
Melt butter in a large, non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add banana. Cook, turning occasionally, for 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer to a plate. Cover with foil.
2.
Add sugar to pan. Cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes or until sugar has dissolved. Add cream. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until combined. Place bananas on serving plates. Top with one tablespoon sauce. Serve with remaining sauce.
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Gary Murphy Gary Murphy has lived in Canowindra for 4 years and is an Ambulance Officer (Paramedic) for the Canowindra Station. He moved here due to a promotion from the Grenfell station, where he was working as a Secondment Officer. When asked what he loves most about working as a Paramedic he said “Helping people when they need it most”. He starts his day by starting work at 7am, and is on call most of the time which makes it a 24 hour a day job. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his family. When asked what his favourite football team was he said, “Well I’m a Kiwi so I go for the All Blacks”. His favourite meal is ‘fush n chups’. His favourite season is winter because the football is on and he enjoys having a flat white at Tommy’ on most mornings when it’s quiet. Gary’s words of wisdom for all those who find an ambulance with their lights on behind you. “Don’t panic, move to the left and we will go around you”.
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Business Tips Kick start your financial year! It’s that time again, and businesses should be thinking about ways they can boost their business. We have prepared some helpful tips and tricks you can begin actioning to kick start your business into the new financial year! 1. Know your customers and tailor to them. Most businesses think they know their customers…but do we? When was the last time you sought feedback? Actively seeking information about customer’s needs and expectations is critical to your future success. Remember they have the answers to what is holding your business back. 2. Provide value, don’t just sell. People love to buy, but they hate being sold to. Are you asking the right questions to be able to understand how you can add value? If you understand what your customers are looking for then you can provide a more effective solution. The greater the value, the easier it will be to prompt your target market to buy! 3. Stand out from the competition. Chances are, I can buy what you offer from someone else. You need to have a clear reason why I should buy from you rather than your competitors, and it’s not just about price! What makes your business unique? Start off by listing all the things that makes you different from your competitors. Then cross off all the things that your competitors also say they do. It doesn’t matter whether they actually do or not, if they also say it, it’s not unique in the eyes of your target market. Whatever is left is your point of difference – that’s what you need to keep marketing!!! By Caddie Marshall
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HOT Tips Nearly School Holidays, be vigilant and make sure that the people your children speak with online are known to you. Don’t ever give personal info to online people, there are lots of strangers out there on the internet just as we have strangers on the street, so always be on guard. Also make sure that your PC has the latest Java, flash and shockwave, being careful of what game sites you visit to avoid computer problems these holidays.
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WHAT’S On
All U Need Professional Vehicle Detailing and Paint Restoration Jeffrey Hemming 0428 512 964
115 Wyndham Ave, Forbes | hemmo@live.com.au
26 Jun
Bingo every Thursday 12:30pm @ the Canowindra Golf Club
26 Jun
Canowindra CWA Meeting @ CWA Hall 6.30pm for 7.00pm
28 Jun
Bingo Charity Night @ Cowra Services Club. 7:30pm-10pm. Tickets $15 per bingo ticket or $40 per family ticket up to 4 people. Light snacks will be served.
18-29 Jun
Great Moscow Circus @ Sir Jack Brabham Park, Forest Road, Orange
27 Jun
Canowindra Food Basket @ Uniting Church Hall 9.30 – 12 noon
27 Jun
All day Friday Crazy Sale in Canowindra.
27-28 Jun
Canowindra Community Players ‘TC & AJ Talent Scouts Play @ Canowindra Services Club, $35pp, tickets on sale at Saffi & Canowindra Services Club.
28 Jun
Doctor’s & Nurses Trivia Night. Carcoar Village Hospital Museum Committee is hosting a trivia night. Get into the spirit by dressing up as a doctor, nurse or patient. Tables of 8 people are available. Visit www.blayney.nsw.gov.au for more information.
28 Jun 10 Aug
‘Things I’ve Seen’ Luke Wong Photography @ Orange Regional Gallery, Byng St, Orange. Enquiries 6393 8136 or www.org.nsw.gov.au
28 Jun
ORC Big Phatt Jazz Band - Live Music @ Union Bank, corner of Sale St & Byng St, Orange. 6pm. Contact 6361 4441.
28 Jun
Molong RSL Mexican Buffet @ Molong RSL, 22-24 Riddell St, Molong. 6:30pm onwards. Cost $25, all you can eat. Bookings essential. Contact 6366 8105.
29 Jun
Amusu Theatre Screening ‘The Family’ Comedy Rated MA 15 @ Derowrie St, Manildra. Sunday Matinees: 1:30pm includes a free afternoon tea. Phone 0418 452 902 or 0427 645 202.
29 Jun
Molong Museum Open Day @ Molong Historical Museum. 12:30pm-3:30pm, 20 Riddell St, Molong. $5 entry fee. See the new First World War Museum, the Fairbridge Farm exhibit & the Geology collection.
4 Jul
Canowindra Food Basket @ Uniting Church Hall 9.30 – 12 noon.
4 Jul
Xmas in July Party @ The Royal Hotel Canowindra, 7:30pm start. Matt Robson DJ, Gourmet Hot Dogs, hot apple cider with rum. Come on down.
4-5 Jul
Canowindra Community Players ‘TC & AJ Talent Scouts Play @ Canowindra Services Club, $35pp, tickets on sale at Saffi & Canowindra Services Club.
5 Jul
Canowindra District Community Bank Stall @ Gaskill Street
10 Jul
Canowindra Vintage Tractor & Machinery Enthusiasts Inc AGM @ The Canowindra Bowling Club 7:30pm.
26 Jul
Save the Date, Xmas in July Dinner @ The Royal Hotel Canowindra.
XMAS IN JULY FESTIVAL
Friday 4th July | Matt Robson DJ from 7.30 | Gourmet Hot Dogs Enjoy the start of Xmas in July with Hot Apple Cider (with a dash of rum) and Cheese Platters. Every Friday and Saturday in July. Xmas decorations and Roaring Open Fire
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BE Seen
Canowindra High’s Junior Girls Basketball Team
Preschool farewelling one oftheir favorites Caitlin Walker, who is off to Uni in Wollongong
Canowindra Senior Boys Basketballers
Sophie Phelan celebrating her 5th Birthday on Sunday
Donna Beath in Country Western Lampoon
The Cast of the TC & AJ Talent Scouts Musical on opening night
Mandy Townsend took her 3 children to Disney on Ice over the weekend
Hurlstone Agricultural High performing on Monday for our local schhol kids
If you have any photos from a special event, please send them to editor@canowindraphoenix.com.au
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Respite for Carers
IMAGE: Floral Art Demonstration
Jo Marias Stuns With Her Talent On Wednesday the 18th June, the CWA held a fundraiser in conjunction with the very talented Jo Marias. The fundraiser included a celebration of flowers and bush sculpture demonstration and lunch. Around 21 people from Bathurst, Orange, Forbes and Canowindra attended the event and all agreed that Jo Marias is one very talented lady. “Her art work was absolutely amazing. She incorporated unusual material and found objects such as bark, wood, tin and flowers into her contemporary designs that made a memorable statement”, Bev Taylor said. Jo also catered the event serving up a beauti-
ful lunch for all the attendees including cous cous and salads. Jo chose to host a fundraiser for the CWA as a community gesture, and everyone was extremely grateful for her willingness to demonstrate her flower designs. They were also appreciative of her generosity of giving away her custom made flower arrangements that consisted of various seasonal flowers including orchids. On behalf of the CWA, Thank you to those who attended and volunteered their time to help, and a huge Thanks to Jo Marias. By Jessica Jenkins
The National Respite for Carers Program (NRCP) was started in Cowra in November last year and at present are offering one day a week, Wednesday. Kathryn Nicholas explains what the program is designed to do “During the day we look after the person who needs assistance, who can’t manage alone because they have had a stroke, or are frail, or perhaps have dementia. We look after them so their primary carer (maybe their husband or wife, or child) can go shopping or visit another town or attend appointment.” The aim, of the program is the to “help people stay at home with their loved ones, that’s the best part of the job” says Kath “The people who come to our group feel secure and enjoy themselves, they participate in activities like playing cards, listening to music, knitting and just general socialising. The day gives everyone something to discuss when they go home.” If you care for someone and need a well earned break, call National Respite for Carers Program run by BaptistCare on 5317 5000. By Kathryn Nichols
Trades and Services
Community Notices The Anglican and Uniting Churches of Canowindra and surrounding districts. Sunday 29 June THE THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 9.30am Peace Memorial Uniting Church Canowindra 4pm St Matthew’s Anglican Church Eugowra. Thursday 3 July 10am Morning Worship at Peace Memorial Uniting Church Canowindra The Church is able to offer pastoral care and ministry through the generosity of your donations. If you would like to support the work that we do, please send it to PO Box 197 Canowindra NSW 2804.
Save The Date – Soup, stilettoes and shopping @ Canowindra Pre School on Saturday 30th August. Calling on all stall holders to sell your products. If you are interested call Mandy on 0417 474 925 or email mandy. townsend@hotmail.com Free Admission - The Age of Fishes Museum’s new manager Warren Beedle is running a special family offer at the world-famous fossil exhibition during the school holidays starting Monday. Throughout the break, each child under 16 will be given free entry to the museum for each paying adult in a group as part of Warren’s drive to boost local knowledge of the museum and its attractions. The discount ends Sunday July 13. He’s already made key changes in the museum shop to prepare for a surge of new interest, bringing in new fossils from the UK, USA, Madagascar, Morocco and Brazil. And he plans to promote the exhibition to kids twice a year with free holiday admission in the winter and possible “Night at the Museum” events during the summer school break.
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Canowindra Sport ples game & trounced all-comers there too. Next weekend’s games; Major triples, B Rose, N Knight,Sparky v D Beath,P Taylor,R Traves on Saturday; V Mirto, T Mooney, K Walker v P Jones, A Robson, S Fisher on Sunday. Minor triples; D Sargent, J Breen, P Kennedy v N Delaney, J & N Preston on Saturday. Nominations are now open for O’Brien Cup & Consistency. Finally, congratulations to Rocky who celebrated his 97th birthday on Sunday.
Canowindra Women’s Bowls
IMAGE: Players Player Alex Willson scoring a try (Youth League)
Youth League
Canowindra vs. Eugowra Canowindra Under 19’s players were off to a slow start as the Eugowra Eagles infiltrated the Tigers mistakes to give Eugowra a win of 26 - 16. It was the first half of the game that let the Tigers down and went into half time with a score of 14 - 0. In the second half the Tigers busted onto the field giving all they had to score as many tries as they could. The determination of Jordi Brown is just what the team needed as he scored the first try for Canowindra at the beginning of the second half. Alex Willson and Dan Friend were also able to score tries in the second half. This week’s Players’ Player is a double effort to Alex Willson and Jake Wythes. These two players have given their all in every game they have played this season. Jake has the agility to dodge and weave through players to push the team forward and Alex has the power to knock his way through any defence line, often still running with four or five boys trying to bring him down! An unfortunate loss. Great work Youth League players!
Scott to score the final try for the Tigers. A fantastic victory for the Tigers with a very proud Coach, as all team members are hoping to remain in a winning position to reach the finals. This week Players’ Player went to Matty Mclean for his incredible efforts in making breaks through Trundle’s defence with no fear of running through the Boomers!
This week’s game:
Canowindra League Tag and Youth League have a bye. First Grade is versing Burrangong on their home ground at Young.
Men’s Bowls
Only one game played here at the weekend, with a great result, seeing Dally, ET & Dunc giving Max,Cyril & Bruce a thorough touch-up in the major triples; winning 25-6 after only 19 ends. So be warned we are the up and coming team to challenge. On sun ET Sparky & Dunc travelled to Gooloogong for their tri-
Two Canowindra teams were in the final of the District Senior Fours Championship held at Parkes Bowling Club. The winning team was (from left in photo) Marion Wilson, Nancy Morrow, Margaret Gosper and Heather Hoad. The runners up were (from left in photo) Jill Messenger, Moyna Rue, Shirley Robson and Maureen Baillie. The team of Sheryn O’Malveney, Daph Bryant, Christine Pickard and Gwen Haydon had a bye in the District Open Fours on Monday morning and won their game in the afternoon. On Tuesday morning they were def. by Nada Kurtals team from Cowra. Nada Kurtals team def. Rhona Went’s team from Parkes in the Final on Tuesday afternoon. Congratulations to Nada’s team – the District Open Fours winners for 2014. There were 2 games of social triples played at home on Tuesday 17th June. Linda Miller, Jay Beattie and Colleen Crump had a 17 all draw with Bobbie Turner, Jean Roth and Jenny Middleton. Lorne Burgess, Diane Slattery and Sandy McDonald def. Lorne Burgess, Radka Tatterson and Ellen Petty 20-11. Lorne played double lead. Congratulations to the Canowindra Men’s No 5 Pennant team on winning the No. 5 Zone Pennant Flag.
First Grade
Canowindra vs. Trundle, Sunday 22nd June The Tigers achieved a fantastic home win over the Trundle Boomers 16 - 8. Canowindra now sits fourth on the ladder. Trundle scored the first try of the game. Luke Tarrant came straight back onto the field after playing the Youth League game roaring to score the first try for first grade. Nick Willson scored a great try, leaving the score 10 – 8 Canowindra’s way at half time. The score remained the same for nearly the whole second half and the intensity grew stronger as the game went on. In the last five minutes of the game Matt Mclean made a break, busting through the Boomers as he passed the ball to Stuart
IMAGE: The winning team was (from left in photo) Marion Wilson, Nancy Morrow, Margaret Gosper and Heather Hoad.
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Weekly Specials Free Pool Thurs and Sat Nights from 6pm to 10pm $4 Schooners and $3 Middies during 1st NRL game on Friday. Chicken Kiev $16 Beef Schnitzel $16 Come and enjoy an ice cold beer at the Canowindra! Feedlot Restaurant
IMAGE: Canowindra Pythons on the attack. Image courtesy of Rozzi Smith
Rugby Union
Canowindra vs. Molong, Saturday 21st June The start was not the best for the Pythons as they let Molong score in the first few passages of play. Tom Roth and Dan Middleton combined well in the 5/8 centre roles and Dan was able to find some nice holes in the defence for Rothy to run into. The Molong team seemed to want to take the python pack on in the first half but were quick to find out that the likes of the Schafer boys and Jack Knight and co were not going to make it easy for them.
The second stanza Molong found themselves defending their own line more often than not. Though they were up to the challenge and only let one try in with Toddy Wyburn scoring after a quick tap. McClintocks best and fairest points were hard to choose, although Tommy Roth had one of his better games and got 3 points. Luke Watt got 2 points and 1 point each went to Sean Wyburn and Jacob Baker. Player’s player went to Sean also. This week the pythons play host to Grenfell and are confident of turning the season around. Game kicks off at 315pm.
Canowindra Men’s Golf News
A hard tackle during the game against Molong. Image courtesy of Rozzi Smith
On Sunday 22nd June the event was a 18 hole stroke monthly medal. The sponsor for day was Earsmans Concrete. Winner on the day was Barry Rue with a nett 64. Runner up was Chris Weaver with a nett 69. Upcoming Events 29/6 Holden Scramble 6/7 2 Person Ambrose 12/7 3 Person Ambrose Fun Day 13/7 18 Hole Stableford • • • • •
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