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www.canowindraphoenix.com.au tion and distribution companies, Transmission Films, and will be back in Canowindra in the coming weeks as executive producer of the top-line movie being filmed here, “Strangerland.” And he’ll be meeting and greeting Nicole Kidman -- starring in the movie alongside Guy Pearce and Hugo Weaving -- as his fourth cousin, no less, in the family tree linking Nicole’s forebears with Canowindra’s founding Finn family. “I knew there may have been some link,” Richard says, “but this is the first time I’ve known Nicole’s my fourth cousin.” And this will be his first actual production with Nicole. “I’ve been involved with Nicole’s films in the past, but only the distribution rights.” Born in Canowindra, Richard grew up on the family’s alfalfa farm on Gooloogong Road and then left to study film and theatrical PR and marketing at Mitchell College in Bathurst. From there he worked with the Elizabeth Theatre Trust in Sydney, then two movie companies, before teaming up with Andrew Mackie for their hugely successful 25-year partnership in Transmission Films. Their runaway movie triumph, “The King’s Speech,” tops more than 20 films that have grossed $60 million in box office takings over that time. Richard says he’s “still a Canowindra boy, born and bred”. “I think of Canowindra as close-knit community, lifelong friends and the sheer freedom of growing up in a small rural town. “I’m now looking forward to seeing its resurgence – its new cafes and restaurants”
IMAGE: Richard Payten
Canowindra boy, born and bred – Richard Payten One thing Richard Payten fondly remembers about his childhood days in Canowindra is the sound of Jaffa lollies rattling under the seats down the sloping floor of the local cinema during movie screenings. The cinema is now of course Billy Pauls’ Carpet Centre on Gaskill Street. As for Richard, he’s now a partner in one of Australia’s most successful movie produc-
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To Editor, This letter is written in support for Diana Frost and her opinion of the costs and charges, of any services supplied by Telstra. To put in a land line they want $300, even though there are lines either side of where you want it, and once it’s on they then proceed to charge you for it. I wanted to put the internet on, to do that you have to put the phone line in. What a good lurk that would be, Telstra offers no service unless you pay for it. On pre-paid mobile phones, monthly charges apply in 30 days, unless you top it up and they can confiscate any money left over. USE IT OR LOSE IT, was being used by Telstra long before Wayne Swan thought of it. The laws that govern Telstra are loop holes in the constituted law of the land; they are dictators that use bullying tactics. That’s where they get the money from to give golden handshakes to their corporate chiefs.
One went back to his own country with $14 million. It’s a disgrace and an insult to the intelligence of all Australians! We are not on a level playing field. We are behind the eight ball from the start of play. We have birth rights and also have our democratic international human rights. It’s time we all started speaking up for ourselves. When the truth is spoken there will always be victims and casualties. Don’t let these corporate chiefs camouflage the truth, have your say and have an opinion. By Bill Draper
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.
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To those who rescued our little dog who escaped from home during a thunderstorm on Thursday, especially to the Trading Post and Dot Cain who took our little Suzie home and gave her a safe haven till we both got home from work and Ross from volunteer bus driving. I am so glad I had my phone number on her tag so I could be contacted – Rhonda Burnett
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To the locals who smashed their bottles in the park on Saturday night. The Memorial Park is an alcohol-free zone, so please have some respect.
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To the new businesses opening up on our wonderful heritage Gaskill Street, great to see spaces being filled!
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To Greg, Dee & Terry who cleaned up all the broken glass in the park on Sunday morning. A whole garbage bin was filled with glass.
To Dr Kumar for bringing a greater range of Doctors and medical services to our town.
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STORK NEWS Andrew & Belinda Neville are proud to announce the arrival of their 3rd daughter, Zoe Robin Neville born on 12th March, 2014, weighing 7 pound 13 ounces. Zoe has 2 very happy sisters Claire and Lucy. Zoe will be the 10th great grandchild for Nancy Morrow, 6th grandchild for Peter Gilroy of Canowindra and Heather Gilroy of Katunga and the 5th grandchild for Michael Neville of Canowindra and Sally Neville of Bingara.
For a no obligation market appraisal contact Di Oliver (Residential) 0417 422 816 James Keady (Rural Property) 0427 312 402 James P. Keady & Co Family Company since 1912 02 6342 3344 IMAGE: Hayley Slattery & Brendan Ward
WELLNESS Corner Hi and welcome to the first The Wellness Corner. I am very excited to provide our community with great information about the Health and Wellbeing for you and your family. I want to inspire you to take charge and take care of your health with the goal to add quality to your years, and years to your life! Health by choice and not by chance, because let’s face it, if you don’t look after body, where are you going to live? Eat Well, Move Well, Think Well = Live Well! Firstly I should say a little about myself. My name is Dr Adam Wild, your new local Chiropractor and I have two passions: 1) helping people beat pain and 2) promoting health by wellness. I studied for 5 years at Macquarie University and I have worked with the Australian Head Olympic Coach for Olympic Weight Lifting, Luke Borrenggine and alongside GP’s in a large medical centre in Shellharbour NSW. I can’t wait to get this column up and running to share this journey into Wellness! By Dr Adam Wild
Congratulations to Hayley Slattery and Brendan Ward on getting engaged! Hayley celebrated her 21st birthday last weekend and was very spoiled by her friends and family, but the biggest surprise of all was from her boyfriend when he got down on one knee and asked her to marry him. Medscheck – Don’t forget that Vicki Grant from the Canowindra Pharmacy is available on Thursdays to do Medscheck. A Medscheck involves a one-on-one time with your pharmacist to discuss all the medicines that you are currently taking. There is no cost. Please ring the Canowindra Pharmacy to make an appointment – 6344 1204 Canowindra Swimming Pool Update – Starting Monday the 24th of March, the opening hours will shorten from 12pm to 5pm. The last morning swim will be this Thursday, the 20th March. Preschool Welcome Day was cancelled on Saturday the 15th due to the weather. The new date will be on this Saturday, 22nd March at 3.30pm at the Canowindra Preschool. Afternoon tea will be provided, there will also be a jumping castle, face painting and a dance-a-thon! Pearls of Wisdom Winner, Les Pfeiffer has won a lunch for two at the new Gardens Table Canowindra for sharing his pearl of wisdom – ‘The definition of luck – opportunity mixed with perspiration’ – congratulations!
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Dani and Peter Nicka would like to announce the birth of their 4th child, baby girl Emmeline Edith born on 12th March, 2014, weighing 7 pound 3 ounces. Little Emmeline is the grandchild of Robert Ellis of Canowindra and Kathy & Ronald Nicka of Manildra and the great grandchild of Daphne Ellis of Canowindra and Shirley Nicka of Manildra.
IMAGE: Emmeline Nicka wit her siblings
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IMAGE: Richard Mcleish and Gary Lewis with the new Kubota tractor
McClintock’s Canowindra Delivers for Farmers Pictured above is a Kubota M100GX tractor, widely known as a utility tractor with 100 HP, and fitted with a challenge loader, carrying two large rectangle bales of hay. Richard McLiesh, Sales Manager at McClintock’s in Canowindra said ‘Sam and Paul Camilleri, purchased the tractor in December 2013, and the tractor is used mainly for shifting hay, loading and unloading the large square bales of hay and for spraying crops and Lucerne.’ Sam and Paul Camilleri, purchased their property on the Gooloogong Road around 12 months ago, adding to their holding in Barry, near Blayney. They have upgraded their second hand equipment to a new Kubota, and also added a Krone baler and a 1000 litre x 10 metre spray boom to their stable of equipment. Richard went on to say, they are valued customers as they are now purchasing the majority of their equipment from McClintock’s. McClintock’s has a policy of partnering with their customers to understand their needs
and provide exceptional after sales service. Gary Lewis, the newly appointed Manager at Canowindra Branch of McClintock’s has just joined the company and one factor which attracted him to this role was the fact that they are part of a larger dealership with outlets in Forbes, Grenfell, West Wyalong, as well as Canowindra. They have been a local service provider for over forty years and offer an extensive array of spare parts, workshop facilities and resources for the tractor, truck and plant equipment market. In addition, they currently employ 47 full time staff at their outlets. Gary went on to say, McClintock & Co have a parts and whole goods network of over 36 franchises which include Kubota, Case, JCB and Krone. We also provide in-house, flexible finance and leasing options. The workshop is fully accredited and McClintock’s have a superior parts network which enables us to provide reliable, quick, high quality service to our clients throughout the Central West. By Cheryl Newsom
NEAR and Far Travelscene Orange has undergone a name change. The locally owned and operated business will now be known as Signature Travel Orange, and is a new member of Helloworld. Signature Travel Orange will continue to be in the same location, with the same experienced staff and all travel related products can be booked for clients, whether it be a cruise, escorted tour, group travel, day trips to the theatre train booking, airfares, package deals, weddings and honeymoons. Signature Travel can organise all travel products to anywhere in the world. Plus, existing and potential customers will benefit from the new partnership with Helloworld. They will now have a bigger buying power as the agency groups come together. For example, They will have access to bigger discounts from their in house wholesalers. Anyone interested in travelling domestically or internationally should visit the team at 197 Summer Street, Orange. Alternatively, you can call the office on 6362 6733.
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CATCH of the Week
IMAGE: Andrew Williams from the Millamolong Club taking a tumble at the Millamolong Polo; Norman Mckay from Folly Lodge Polo team with Eugene Marias from the Millamolong Club (inset)
Dark Skies Driven Off In Memorable Millamolong Polo Carnival Well, the skies darkened and darkened on Saturday, the opening day of the Millamolong John Davis Volvo Polo Carnival, but it must have been the enthusiasm and excitement on and around the pitch drove the rain away and allowed a memorable fast-action twoday event. Teams from all over NSW were there to compete in a continuous schedule of clashes, topped by the John Davis Volvo event and the prestigious Hector King Trophy. And the crowds gathered with the clouds, with several hundred spectators watching the events from corporate tents and special sheltered Giant and Family Giant Sofas, with the Trough and Fodder Cafe and Beer & Gear Bar close by providing meals and drinks. It was, as the organisers promised, an event “with the feel of picnic races [alongside] the fastest and most aggressive polo available in Australia.” And it was an exciting weekend for kids
too, with family events that included bicycle polo, a Volvo versus horse race, pony rides, bouncing castle, face painting, vintage cars and a lolly drop from a helicopter. That’s apart from the 10 polo teams what battled it out on both days for the John Davis and Hector King trophies. Channel Seven’s James Tobin was there too, broadcasting live inserts from the tournament to the morning show Sunrise. It was Goulburn Polo Club that won the John Davis Volvo classic, a triumph the club says it’ll be celebrating for weeks. As for the car verus horse challenge, the Volvo won “by a nostril.” The weekend also meant a big boost for the Millamolong Charity Fund which supports a range of charities including CARE Australia and Riding For the Disabled in Orange, adding to the $290,000 raised since the annual carnival started. By Derek Maitland
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IMAGE: Luca Mirto with his great catch
Luca Mirto, son of Donna and Vincent caught a 62cm (about 10 pounds) Murray Cod at Gooloogong. Luca caught the cod using cheese and was very proud - Well done Luca! If you have a photo of the great catch you caught send it to us for your chance to win a $75 gift voucher at French’s Store in Cowra at the end of March. Don’t forget to tell us what the fish was, where you caught it, what you used and how big. Send to editor@ canowindraphoenix.com.au
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Rosnay Vineyards, 510 Rivers Road, Canowindra Sat 22nd March @ 6:30PM: Dinner & drinks - 8PM: Films Bookings/info: 63443215 or www.rosnay.com.au Tix: $20 films only / $35 inc dinner (RSVP dinner by 19 March) Please no BYO alcohol to licenced venue. Bring your picnics, chairs, pillows, rugs, woolies etc. If wet/windy go to shed.
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My House My Home How Colour Affects our Lives Have you ever wondered why you lean towards one colour or another? The truth is everybody sees colour in a very unique way and depending on your mood you will like some colours more than others on any particular day. Colour psychology can be objective, but also very powerful when decorating a room or selecting a logo or selling a new clothing label. If you look at all McDonald’s Restaurants you will notice that they use red in their Logo as this colour stimulates appetite, and even the car manufacturers use colour to sell their latest cars. Bearing in mind when you choose colours for your home you may like to think about how each colour is visualised by the world. Yellow: Being the lightest hue of the spectrum, the colour psychology of yellow is uplifting and illuminating, offering hope, happiness, cheerfulness and fun. Green: Green is the colour of growth, the colour of spring, of renewal. It renews and restores depleted energy. It calms the stresses of modern living. Blue: This is a colour that seeks peace and tranquillity above everything else, promoting both physical and mental relaxation. It reduces stress, creating a sense of calmness, relaxation and order the colour most favoured by men. Red: The colour red can stimulate the appetite .It is the colour of passion and red is energising. It excites the emotions and motivates us to take action.
As you can see colour effects our lives without you even knowing it. Next month we will explore the neutral palette for your home. By Kim Lowe Interiors 0417 392 239 Kilby’s Heating & Cooling – for all your air conditioning, heating or home improvements. Kilby’s can help with installation of new heating systems so you are well prepared for the cold winter months that are looming closer and closer. Rob Burn Carpentry has been working locally in and around Canowindra for the past 11 years. Rob specialises in house repairs and maintenance, no job is too big or too small. He offers free quotes. So if you need a handyman to fix a cupboard, rehang a door or have a deck built Rob is your man. Aaron Earsman Builder has lived and worked in the local area his entire life, he is a qualified builder who can help you build your dream home (just like he is doing for himself), replace or renovate your kitchen or bathroom, concrete and construct sheds or add value to your property with a veranda or pergola. Aaron and Rob sometimes work on projects together so bring a wealth of experience to any job. Paint Place –The Paint Place stocks various colour schemes for you to choose from and can help you with your renovations or painting. As experts in paint and colour, the Paint Place will provide you with excellent DIY tools and professional advice to ensure you achieve perfect results!
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Your free weekly guide to what’s happening in and around Canowindra...shop locally first! terations and additions to existing buildings, retail spaces, offices, health care buildings, recreational facilities and heritage projects. From the initial discussions regarding their Client’s requirements, through to Council approval of the Development Application and the Construction Certificate, all the necessary documentation to obtain a building approval can be organised by the Design West principals. Design West can advise and refer to Planners, Engineers, a Specification Writer, a Quantity Surveyor, Landscape and Interior Designers, Geotechnical Engineers, Surveyors and an Energy Consultant. Tendering and Contract Administration during construction is also an option for the larger projects. Taberner’s are a family owned and operated business who have been supplying aluminum and timber windows and doors throughout Sydney, Orange, Dubbo and the Central West for over 85 years. Taberner’s, priority is supplying high quality aluminum windows and doors as well as a vast range of related products. As an Australian Win-
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Canowindra Pharmacy Do your medicines need a check up? Your FREE Medscheck now available on Thursdays by appointment. 79 Gaskill St, Canowindra 6344 1204 IMAGE: Gurbreet, Pip and Gurbrinder – abuse erupted again after this photo was taken.
Gaskill Street Residents Cite Constant Abuse Canowindra High School is re-launching its “Back Off Bully” program on Friday the 21st of March, and it couldn’t come at a more relevant time for three of our residents who are under constant abuse in their flats behind Gaskill Street. Gurbreet Singh and his wife Gurbrinder, and their neighbour Pip Thompson, say that for months now they’ve been targets of abuse and bullying by a heroin addicted amputee who lives in their complex, and that there’s been no real police action except a “family conference” despite constant complaints – 17 calls in seven months by one particular resident. It’s been a nightmare for Gurbreet and Gurbrinder, from the Punjab in North India, who settled in Canowindra six years ago. They’re a dignified community-minded couple who’ve grown to love “the very nice people in Canowindra – much better than in any city.” Gurbreet works the night shift at the Manildra flour mill, plays cricket for Canowindra and Cowra, and his wife is currently studying
child care. Their neighbour’s harrassment has shocked them – almost daily outbursts of abuse and foul language against them and their Indian friends including “We don’t want you f***ing Indians here,” and “Get in your flat and stay there.” Recently Gurbreet found his company uniform splashed with bleach and almost ruined on the clothes line in apparent retaliation for complaints to the police. Pip Thompson, who manages the antique store on Gaskill Street, says she’s also complained about constant drug use in an adjacent flat, with marijuana fumes “so thick that they invade my place and are making me sick.” She says it reflects “an undercurrent of drugs, alcohol abuse and domestic violence that exists in Canowindra.” Gurbreet Singh and his wife are now applying for an Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) against their abuser. By Derek Maitland
Flu Vaccine: Who Really Needs It? Each year in Australia, influenza causes an estimated 3,000 deaths in older people. However, it’s not just older people who are affected by the flu; rates of flu injection are highest among young children. Children under the age of 5 are less likely to show symptoms of the flu (fever and cough) so you may not know that your child has contracted the infection. Most children cope well with the flu but are vulnerable to new strains of the flu (Swine Flu) due to their undeveloped immune systems. The greatest concern for doctors and patients is the danger, not just of the flu itself, but severe complications such as pneumonia and the effect of influenza on existing medical conditions. Everyone 65 years or older should have the flu vaccine. As well, at any age, you should be vaccinated if you have ongoing illness such as diabetes, kidney disease, asthma, heart or circulation problems, or compromised immunity diseases. Please visit your local Pharmacy for more information about the flu vaccine – be prepared for the upcoming cold months.
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Health Service Manager Susie Harrison said the service is well equipped with staff, tools and resources to provide quality health care to the Canowindra community. “We have a dedicated team of doctors and nurses who are highly skilled and committed to serving the people of Canowindra,” she said. “And we are delighted to welcome to Canowindra, a fulltime General Practitioner: Dr Varadaraj (Raj) Kadambi GP to our team, meaning we now have three GPs”. Like most small facilities, Canowindra Hospital has a busy Emergency Department (ED). A typical patient journey from the moment a person enters the Emergency Department looks a bit like this: 1. You arrive at the Emergency Department seeking medical attention for an injury or an illness. 2. Shortly after you arrive a Registered Nurse will assess you. This is called “triage”. Triaging a patient involves the nurse assessing your general appearance, your presenting problem, your medical history, and surveying your general wellbeing and pain levels. 3. The nurse will then allocate a triage score (ATS) to you depending on your clinical urgency. For example, triage 1 being the most urgent and life threatening and triage 5 being less urgent and non-life threatening. 4. After you are seen by the nurse and triaged you will proceed to receive treatment at the appropriate time and place “People should be aware that Emergency Department is for emergency presentations only, and is not a replacement for making an appointment with their local GP,” Mrs Harrison said. Canowindra Health Service can be contacted on 6340 3033.
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Anthony Durkin
How long have you lived in or around Canowindra? Moved here in 2003, so 11 years. What made you move to Canowindra? I transferred here from the Police Office in Gladesville in Sydney to become a Police Officer in Canowindra and surrounds Where do you work? I am a Detective in Parkes and I am currently doing my 2nd term of being on Cabonne Council. What do you love most about working with Council and the Police? – Working with the Police and the Council is a challenging job but I enjoy helping out the community the best I can. How do you start your day? - Get up at about 4.30am and I get ready for work, have a STRONG black Coffee, drive to work and get stuck in! What do you do in your spare time? – I Spend time with my family – love spending time with my 3 children (2 boys and 1 girl) and catching up with friends. When did you join the council? – In 2008 I was working for the Orange Police and started getting involved with the Council and continued to help out the community. What are you involved in on the council? – I am Chairman of the Environment Service Committee and other small local committees and community groups How do you like your coffee? – Strong black What makes your day? Coming home to the kids, they are always so excited to see me! Library Meetings – Anthony will be organising 60 minute meetings at the Canowindra Library for local ratepayers who have any concerns or matters they would like to discuss regarding Council matters. The meetings will commence soon.
IMAGE: Anthony “Durko” Durkin
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BE Seen
Sophie Phelan, Sophie Smyth and Lucy Atkinson enjoying the family day at Millamolong Polo
Canowindra Junior Cricket
If you have any photos from a special event, please send them to editor@canowindraphoenix.com.au
WHAT’S On
Blue Heelers Bistro Specials Thursday 20th - Pizza & Pasta night $10 - $16 Friday 21st, Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd See website for Blackboard specials
20 Mar
Medschecks available @ Canowindra Pharmacy, contact: Vicki Grant to organise an appointment 6344 1204
21 Mar
Canowindra Food Basket @ Uniting Church Hall 9.30 – 12noon
21 Mar
“Back Off Bully” Program @ Canowindra High School (wear orange)
21 Mar
Yoga @ CWA Hall, 9.45 – 11am, contact: Robyn 6341 1817
22 Mar
Preschool Welcome Day @ Canowindra Preschool, 3.30pm
22 Mar
Community Bank Street Stand @ outside Butcher, 9 -12noon
22 Mar
Flickerfest @ Rosnay Vineyard, Rivers Rd Canowindra, 6.30pm start, $20 for film or $35 with dinner, RSVP for dinner, contact: 6344 3215
25 Mar
Tai Chi Classes @ Canowindra Public School Hall 5.30pm – 6.30pm
26 Mar
Community Bank Committee Meeting @ Canowindra Services Club, 7pm
27 Mar
Alkinetic Rock N Roll dance classes @ Canowindra Showground grandstand, 6.30pm, $10/lesson, contact: Ali 0439 185 066
27 Mar
Medschecks available @ Canowindra Pharmacy, contact: Vicki Grant to organise an appointment 6344 1204
28 Mar
Yoga @ CWA Hall, 9.45 – 11am, contact: Robyn 6341 1817
28 Mar
Canowindra Food Basket @ Uniting Church Hall 9.30 – 12noon
29 Mar
Community Bank Street Stand @ outside Butcher, 9-12noon
30 Mar
Documentary Theatre & Film – Readings from women and men who have been impacted by violence against women and girls @ Cowra Civic Centre, 2pm, contact: 0413 681 875 for more info and to book tickets
Sat’day Sesh
Free Juke Box 12pm - 6pm. Free pool table 12pm - 4pm Free sausage sizzle 1 - 3pm Pool comp 4pm $100 prize money (min 8 people)
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Dr Kumar’s Surgery now have a fully Qualified Podiatrist Available. Dr Arshanapalli will be here on 27th March. Phone 02 6344 1350 for an appointment. Canowindra Medical Centre 106 Gaskill Street, Canowindra Tel 02 6344 1350
Community Notices THE COOPERATING ANGLICAN AND UNITING CHURCHES OF CANOWINDRA Sunday 23 March The Third Sunday in Lent. 9.30 am All Saints’ Anglican Church Canowindra Thursday 27 March 10 am Morning Worship including Lenten Bible Study at Peace Memorial Uniting Church Canowindra
VOLUNTEERS WANTED For the Canowindra@home 100mile Lunch on Sunday 6th April, contact: Katie Kelly 6344 2515
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Welcome Day for families, friends and the community
Saturday 22nd March 3.30pm @ Preschool Afternoon Tea provided Jumping Castle, Face painting, Dance a thon
Community Bank Update IMAGE: Les Robson, Roger Smith, Sam Stranger, Oliver Stone, Paul Morrison the major sponsor from Rabo Bank, Rob Atkinson and Brian Robson at the awards night.
The Canowindra Show Society 2013 Crop Winners The Canowindra Show society presented the crop competition results at its annual meeting last week. The results for the 2013 Wheat competition are: 1st: Brian and Les Robson 2nd: Rob Atkinson (Hassad) 3rd: Oliver Stone The results for the 2013 Canola competition are: 1st: Brian and Les Robson 2nd: Rodger Smith 3rd: Anthony Harrison
Sport cont.
Steward, Sam Stranger thanked the judges Frank McCrae (Auswest Seeds, Forbes), Tim Wright (Ag N Vet, Eugowra) and Barry Unger (Stoller Aust) for their time. He also thanked Frank McCrae for writing up the report and giving valuable feedback to growers. The main point the judges made in the report was that they identified 2 main issues facing growers: Increase in herbicide resistance and rising costs of production. Sam also thanked the sponsor Paul Morrison and Jess Bensley, Rabo Bank for their sponsorship and for driving the judges around on the day.
Canowindra District Community Bank has reached a total of $182,600 in pledges to date. Chairperson, Cheryl Newsom said that there will be a concentrated effort over the next 6 weeks to secure more pledges, with a stand in front of the butcher starting this Saturday 22nd March. There is a pledge form in the Canowindra Phoenix this week, so please complete this and return either to the Phoenix office or to Bill Paul’s Carpet Store. Remember that Canowindra needs a bank on a full time basis, and in addition, if you are a sporting organisation, an association or a group who needs community support then the Bank, when functioning will be able to assist in your cause. Any questions, call one of the Committee Members on the form.
Trades and Services
Canowindra Women’s Bowls
5th round of No. 4 Pennant played against Parkes at Parkes -Tuesday 11th March Results Won by parkes with 50-27, winning both rinks and scoring 5 points. The No. 3 Pennant team had a bye One game of social triples - Bobbie Turner, Marion Wilson and Diane Slattery defeated Betty Hodge, Joice McNaught and Daph Bryant 22-17. The No. 3 Pennant team - Thursday 13th March – Defeated Cowra with 47-37 scoring 4 points and Cowra 1 point, each team winning one rink. The No. 3 Pennant team play their final match of the Pennant season against Forbes at Canowindra on Tuesday 18th March. The No. 4 Pennant team in the 6th round were defeated by Parkes Railway Diggers with 38-33. Each team winning one rink, Parkes Railway Diggers scoring 4 points and Canowindra 1 point. Christine Pickard won the raffle. On Tuesday 25th March the No. 4 Pennant team play the 9th round match against Forbes at home and on Thursday 27th March play their final match in the Pennant season against Parkes at home.
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The Phoenix Website – Update Earlier this month www.canowindraphoenix. com.au was updated and we’d love to hear your feedback. To help us grow and improve, we need your help so please take the time to fill out the short survey on our home page. On our site, reader participation is highly encouraged – both in the comments section and by submitting an article. We’re also incorporating ‘Q&A’ with specialists from Canowindra. Each fortnight Dr. Adam Wild, chiropractic principal at Aligned Health &
Wellbeing, will partake in the discussion and contribute to The Wellness Corner with great information about health for you and your family. Adam will answer all your queries related to back pain, tension poor energy levels or other ailments. You can ask a question – confidentially and for free - via our site by going to Articles > Health & Wellness > Ask a Question.
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Canowindra Sport Proudly brought to you by Chris Williams Swimming Club Report
Eight laps of freestyle were swum for the 200m freestyle Championships this weeks and the Spoon final was just squeezed in before lightning closed the night early. Amy Harrison and Zac Giger were the only improvers in the Spoon heats as both improved their times by a second. Will Ward took 2 seconds from his time in the semis which saw him the first swimmer off in the Final. The impending storm may have pushed him to a better time and in the final, Will bettered his time by 4 seconds and as such he was too fast for the Spoon. Fighting out the title behind him were Laura Flannery and Dominic Smyth, with Laura winning the Spoon in a personal best time of 19 seconds. 400m freestyle is the final Championship this week so sign up before Wednesday and be ready for roll call at 5:45pm. With no relay, all that is left is the Presentation Night which will be on Friday 4th April following Swimming Club’s AGM which will commence at 6pm.
Junior Cricket
Canowindra Jnr. Cricket had two teams compete this year, 10’s/Milo & 14’s, in the Cowra Jnr. Cricket Competition. The 10’s/Milo had games all season in Cowra combining with Cowra children to play and learn bowling, batting & fielding skills. Ken McNamara was their Coach. The 14’s played against four Cowra teams in their competition making it through to the elimination finals which they won. The Presentation was held Thursday 6th March 2014 at the Canowindra Bowling Club, with the following awards being presented. U/12’s CJC Coaches Award – Nic Jeffrey CJC Encouragement Award – Marshall McKay U/14’s CJC Batting Award – Hudson Izzard at 25.3 CJC Bowling Award – Will Wright at 9.3, Tim Starr at 9.3 CJC Coaches Award – Joe Coady CJC Encouragement Award – Austin Pengilly U/10s CJC Batting Award – Sammy Austin CJC Bowling Award – Mikey McNamara CJC Coaches Award – Will Grant CJC Encouragement Award – Hugh Breen Perpetual Trophies & what they stand for Rising star Awards - Shown commitment cricket, good skill level, potential for further development in the game.
Stixs O’Malveney Rising Star U’10s Award (Donated by Geanie O’Malveney & Family ) - Patrick Hickman Dingo O’Malveney Rising Star U’14s ( Donated by David ‘Dingo’ & Sheryn O’Malveney & Family) - Angus Fisher CJC - ‘HAT TRICK’ - Mikey McNamara CJC Club ‘TRUE BLUE’ Award – A club player who has played the game in the right SPIRIT, good SPORTSMANSHIP , team player, give their best, looks to improve, encouraging - Winner - Jamie Austin JOHN GUTHRIE CLUB PERSON of the YEAR – (Donated by Linda Guthrie & Family) BIG THANK YOU to all our sponsors; Canowindra Bowling Club, Canowindra Country Bakehouse, Canowindra Pharmacy, Central West Building Services & Canowindra Produce. Thanks to the Canowindra High School for the use of their nets & oval for training. Thanks to Kirsten Devlin for all your help on the committee over the past few years – you have definitely scored a century! Thank you to all the families who sponsor perpetual trophies & to Toby Newcombe of Belubula Butchery for helping us throughout the year with meat for our BBQ’S. And Thank you to the committee Ken McNamara - President, Sheryn O’Malveney- Secretary, Season Pengilly - Treasurer, Kirsten Devlin, Brett Traves & Steve Fisher - Committee, for all their effort throughout the year.
CANOWINDRA HOTEL
Weekly Specials $4 Schooners and $3 Middies during 1st NRL game on Friday night. Don’t miss out The Bob Sutor Band Saturday 22nd March from 7pm Come and enjoy an ice cold beer at the Canowindra! Feedlot Restaurant open Tues-Sat 12-2 and 6-8 Sunday 12-2 Pizzas available at bar all the time. New menu now available.
Canowindra League Tag
There will be a carnival this Saturday 22nd March in Canowindra Match Times are as follows; Field 1 9.45am – Canowindra vs. Cowra 10.15am – Orange CYMS Vs. Grenfell 10.45am - Orange Hawks vs. Gooloogong 11.15am – Blackheath vs. South City 11.45am – Senior Cup Qrtr Finals 12.15pm – Senior Cup Qrtr Finals 12.45pm – Senior Cup Qrtr Final 1.15pm – Senior Cup Qrtr Final 1.45pm – Senior Cup Semi-Final 2.15pm – Senior Cup Semi-Final 2.45pm – Senior Plate Final 3.15pm – Senior Cup Final Field 2 10.15am – Blayney vs. Eugowra 10.45am – St Pat’s vs. Dubbo 11.15am – Condobolin vs. Lithgow 12.15pm Plate Qualifier 12.45pm – Plate Qualifier 1.15pm – Plate Semi-Final 1.45pm – Plate Semi-Final
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