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IMAGE: Canowindra Public School students put Panthers through their paces
Canowindra Students Put Panthers Through Their Paces The Penrith Panthers visited 23 schools last week as part of the 15th annual Community Carnival and Canowindra Public was one of the lucky chosen. Players Dallin WateneZelezniak and Shaun Spence delivered a presentation on the importance of hydration and healthy eating and how they affect you. Educational games were on the agenda including celebrity heads where they guessed the food and drink and a passing game which the Panthers lost meaning they had to do situps- with the students stood on their backs of course! The NRL representatives informed students about the ‘safe play code’ which is part of what makes rugby league such a fun, safe sport and encouraged kids to get involved to all and any sports be it soccer,
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austag, tennis or rugby emphasising the importance of keeping fit, making friends and building character by dealing with losses and appreciating wins. Students were then given the opportunity to ask questions including a request for Dallin to play the piano, which he was very good at! Some questions asked were, “do you get along with your teammates?” to which Shaun joked, “me and Dal? Not really!” and “why do you play for Panthers when you can play for Dragons?” Dallin and Shaun both started playing football at a young age and loved sports growing up. The students thanked the Panthers on behalf of the school and had a final photo with the players to the loud shout of, “Panthers!” By Rhi Quinn
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To the people breaching the law within town limits and operating heavy machinery at the crack of dawn on a Sunday morning, disturbing residential neighbours and spraying dirt and rubble over everyone’s washing, surely that reconstruction of your dam wasn’t so important you felt the need to be this inconsiderate.
Dear Editor, As the owner of the shed crashed into by a passing truck on the 2nd February I would like to make some observations in regard to last week’s article. I have lived on this intersection for almost 39 years. In the early years there were frequent car accidents because giving right of way was tricky. Since then the Council has done extensive work and that intersection has been accident free for years. The island narrowing the road and the pedestrian crossing were finished just before Xmas 2014. Many people observing the traffic, stated, “Well that’s an accident waiting to happen”. And it did, right in my backyard. So fortunate there was no damage to a person. I do not wish to comment on the cause, but I do know, not enough research was put into ‘the island’ decision. This is a rural farming community but apparently no one observed the variety of farming implements that need to negotiate this tricky intersection. They are very needful to the survival of our town, farming is what happens here. I am not so sure about the trucks however and would like some clarification on why these huge trucks are coming through our rural town, passing 2 schools. The truck
in question was doing a Bathurst-OrangeCowra-Parkes delivery. Nothing to do with Canowindra! They have their own beds, their own food so they do not contribute anything to this town. Why are they not doing a Bathurst-Orange-Parkes-Cowra delivery and staying on the highway? Even if they do go through Eugowra and Canowindra they would only be doing it once instead of twice on this route. But should they be doing it at all? I would particularly like to know, who monitors the size of these trucks (B-Doubles) on our road, are they in fact monitored at all? Also the routes that they use, are they ever investigated? Maybe it is time to find some new solutions so that our little town is kept safe. We need tourists (who spend money) not trucks. Regards, Lois McCaffery
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Thursday 5th March 12pm at the Canowindra Bowling Club Guest Speakers: Ailsa Pottie, Dr Hamlin’s sister and Tamara James from Pulse HR $35 per person - 2 course luncheon catered by Kylie Lawrence $5 of each ticket sold goes to Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia Call The Phoenix to book on 6344 1846 Bookings Essential
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Luke Breen, Your Local Plumber With the recent purchase of a Kubota 2 tonne Mini Excavator, Luke Breen Plumbing can provide all your plumbing service needs, including dig ups! If you have broken water pipes, require sewer pipe or septic tank renewals, LP gas appliance installations and upgrades or just need to fill in that pesky pot hole in the road, Luke can help fix the problem. After time septic tanks require maintenance or sometimes upgrading so with the new Kubota digger Luke Breen Plumbing can provide it all. Like Luke’s page on Facebook or check out his website www.lukebreenplumbing.com.au for more information on services.
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IMAGE: Tommy enjoying the new personal service at our ATM
New ATM In Canowindra Focussing On The Personal Touch- Tommy Jeffs tried out the modified ATM on Gaskill Street this week and was pleasantly surprised at the new friendly customer service! Do You Know A Senior Citizen Who Deserves Recognition?- Andrew Gee is calling on nominations for the 2015 NSW Seniors Week Local Achievement awards. The awards showcase the important contribution seniors make to our local community as well as recognising their talents. Nominations are open from Friday 13th Feb and will close Monday 2nd March. Nomination forms can be downloaded from www.andrewgeemp. com.au Green Army Seeking Cabonne Participants- Are you 17-24 years old and keen to learn life-long skills while earning a wage? You might want to consider applying for a Green Army project that’s about to kick off in Cabonne. Federal Member for Calare John Cobb has put out a call for interested youngsters, “the Green Army project offers young people an opportunity to gain valuable skills, training and experience in environmental and heritage conservation fields which can lead to employment and greater opportunities,” he said. The Cabonne project will focus
on the removal of introduced vegetation in Molong, Boree, Mandagery Creek and along the Belubula River, replacing with endemic vegetation species to provide betterment of riparian landscape throughout the local government area of Cabonne. Those interested in joining the Green Army can apply via the contact details available from www.environment.gov.au/green-army Speed Dating Success!- Nerida O’Brien, our Borrodel ticket winner, had a fantastic time with a couple of friends at the Speed Dating night on Valentine’s Eve. “The food was beautiful and there were about 19 blokes and 24 females which was nice as it gave us a break inbetween and we got to meet new friends” says Nerida, “my friend exchanged phone numbers with someone and they’re been chatting since so you never know!” Flickerfest Fun- Flickerfest is back at Rosnay and this time it has a license to thrill! Join Richard and Florence for an evening of delicious food, local wine and some of the best short films Australia has to offer on Saturday 21st March. Valentines Dinner- 36 lovebirds and singleminglers attended the Royal Hotel Valentines Dinner at the weekend. Tommy and his Deli Lama team put on a delicious three course feast and Anne and Barry Traves won a night’s stay at the Carrington Hotel in Katoomba!
IMAGE: Kim, Cameron, Sue, Richard and Tommy having a love-ly time!
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IMAGE: Troy Grant Andrew Gee and Kevin Humphries were among those who approved of the dam site
Could Cranky Rock Be New Dam Site? The Chairman of the Belubula Landholders Association, Michael Payten, welcomed the announcement from the Minister Kevin Humphries that further investigations are to be carried out on the proposed Cranky Rock dam site on the Belubula River. The Association has favoured this site for the dam as it has a much greater catchment area than the Needles site due to it being below the entry of Canomodine Creek into the river; this creek is a major contributor to the flow into the Belubula River. A dam at Cranky Rock would also have a major flood mitigation benefit for the Canowindra district. While the association is sympathetic to land holders whose places may be acquired, the advantages to the region will be extensive. Michael Payten says that the dam would provide much greater water security for ir-
rigators on the Belubula River, which would lead to further development of enterprises along the river such as dairies and intensive vegetable production. The provision of assured water supply to the region would undoubtedly enhance the prospects of development in the region. These benefits would extend to irrigators down the Lachlan River system. However irrigators will not be the only beneficiaries as a new dam would be part of a major water infrastructure upgrade that would benefit towns and villages throughout the central west. Tourism in Canowindra and the region would benefit greatly from a dam 20 times the size of Carcoar Dam if the proposed dam is built to its 700gL potential. Please ring if you have any further interest or enquiries, Michael Payten 6344 3237 or 0428 443 209.
Operating a business can be complicated and there are a number of things that you need to consider to ensure that you have the business and the structure that best suits your current needs and future goals. Tax is something that all of us will have to deal with during our working life and throughout our retirement years. More and more we are seeing many people missing out on opportunities by not making their tax work for them and not effectively planning for their retirement. Are you prepared for a comfortable retirement and a secure future? Garden & Montgomerie Solicitors have partnered with Crowe Horwath Advisors and invite you to an upcoming seminar where you will discover more about: • The different ownership and trading structures for new and existing businesses • The importance of effective tax planning • The planning and considerations that are required for intergenerational transfers • Succession planning • Cloud Accounting • Superannuation - the critical ages to be aware of, including 55, 60, 65 and 75. Seminar Details Date: Tuesday 3 March 2015 Time: 5.30pm – 6.30pm (followed by informal drinks and nibbles) Venue: The Old Vic Inn RSVP: By Tuesday 24 February 2015. Please call Kate Ellis on 6883 5600. RSVP essential. There is no cost to attend the seminar however seats are limited so book now to avoid disappointment. Garden & Montgomerie Solicitors and Crowe Horwath Advisors employ local people with local knowledge. They have a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and dynamics of living and operating a business in a rural environment and have a long-standing history of working with local people across the Central West region.
Secure your financial future From business structuring and managing cash flow to superannuation and succession planning, we work with you to deliver the right outcome. Don’t miss our seminar: Tuesday 3 March 2015 at 5.30pm at the Old Vic Inn RSVP essential
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Johnny Kuntze Specialising in domestic, commercial and rural plumbing. All maintenance and priorities for emergencies.
0419 429 829 or 6344 7168 johnnyrcp@hotmail.com
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Round Corner Plumbing IMAGE: Ian & Sue Brown with Kelly Price, scholarship winner Emily Price and Lias & Matt Price
Canowindra High Student Awarded Scholarship It was a great day for local women last Saturday as over 100 people attended the Australian Federation of Graduate Women- Central West Branch Dinner in Cowra. The dinner included the presentation of the $2000 CowraCanowindra Scholarship, which was awarded to Emily Price by Sue Brown, the co-ordinator of the scholarship program. Emily is the daughter of Lisa and Matthew Price who moved with their family to Cowra five years ago. Emily studied at St Raphael’s and Canowindra High School and has applied herself in all disciplines at school, showing ambition and motivation. She has also involved herself in the community, representing her school as Vice-Captain and excelling at local activities such as athletics and swimming. Emily achieved a Diamond level in the NSW’s Premiers Sporting Challenge and referees junior school sports. Her involvement in agriculture saw her attend the Generation 2050 – Project Feed the World conference in Armidale in 2013 and she has helped at the local show in the cattle section. Emily will go to Charles Sturt University to study a Bach-
elor of Agricultural Science at Wagga. In her acceptance speech Emily paid tribute to her teachers and her family and noted that she is the first member of her immediate family to study beyond year 10 and attend university. The guest speaker for the evening was former Canowindra girl, Jennie Beard, who is the founder and director of Polaris Coaching. Her address entitled “Leading a Purposeful Life – how to design the life you love” highlighted the importance of making the most of your innate gifts and talents. Jennie has helped many people through career transitions as well as women seeking to balance work and family life, a thing which still is subject to bias in some workplaces. At the conclusion of the evening, the President Marianne Payten thanked everyone for attending and noted that it was wonderful to see so many current High School and University students in attendance. The money raised from the night will be invested for next year’s scholarship. New members are always welcome to join the AFGW-Central West by contacting Marianne on 6342 6716.
Johnny and Judy Kuntze have recently moved from Forbes to Canowindra with their family. Johnny has been a self-employed plumber for 30 years and is looking forward to getting to work in our community. Johnny is originally from Kenthurst, Sydney but decided to move to the countryside years ago, ‘Kenthurst is semi-rural so I just got rid of the semi’ Johnny joked. “I specialise in commercial, domestic and rural plumbing, travelling is not an issue. Whether it’s for plumbing, HWS replacement, clearing drains, roofing, guttering or renovations I offer great personal service with priority to emergencies. We’re looking forward to meeting people in Canowindra and working with the local community” he said. Johnny and Judy have three teenage kids, Jessica, Jorge and Jimmy and are keen sports players with both boys playing soccer in Orange where Johnny coaches and Judy and Johnny playing soccer in Forbes. By Rhi Quinn
IMAGE: Judy and Johnny Kuntze
YOUR LOCAL BUSINESS INSURANCE EXPERT Morgan Chamberlain & Associates specialise in rural and commercial insurance. The company is firmly rooted in the Canowindra region, with local people at the heart of its business. As specialist insurance providers our people have the local and industry experience, detailed knowledge and positive attitude you need to protect your business: ▪ Farm insurance ▪ Farm contracting insurance ▪ Crop insurance ▪ Large & small commercial business insurance
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My House My Home How to make your home look hot on the property market... If you’re looking to move to pastures new in 2015, preparing your home for viewers is very important. Similar to dating, looks make a strong first impression…you wouldn’t go on a date looking your worst so why would you allow potential buyers into your house when it’s not picture perfect? A little effort can ensure your property is sold faster and can even add value to the home De-clutter – but don’t depersonalize Those kitsch ornaments your great aunt got you from Spain that you’ve hated for twen-
ty years but felt obliged to cram onto your overflowing mantle? The time has come to let them go, any excess stuff you have accumulated can be put in storage or even better, given to a friend as a cheap Christmas present! (perhaps not a close friend though) Don’t get rid of so much that it looks like a hotel however, there is fine line between tidy yet homely and generic and sterile. A fresh lick of paint goes a long way Your walls will have new life breathed into them with a quick brush of a new colour. Go for neutrals to make your home seem lighter and bigger. Neutrals are also a crowd pleaser, it’s easy for buyers to move in immediately to a cream room than a bright lime green room. If you’re a colour lover, one wall painted in a bright colour paired with 3 walls
of soft colours can work well, especially in living rooms. Don’t forget to give the front door a fresh coat of lacquer, this is one of the first things buyers will see. Fix and clean Holes in walls, broken fly screens and cracked tiles can all create an unsavoury taste in buyers mouths. They want to be able to move straight in without making changes so try and fix any minor repairs before viewing day. Clean everything until it sparkles! Imagine you’re in an advert for Mr Muscle, no more limescale! While you’re focusing on the house don’t neglect the garden, trim back any overgrown bushes, clean the patio furniture and give the lawn a mow. While this wont add value to your home it definitely improves the aesthetic. Light and airy Wall mirrors are a good trick for making a room look bigger and lighter. For dark hallways of small rooms the addition of a mirror creates an illusion of the space being larger. Light is important, keep blinds and curtains open and windows shiny. If you don’t have windows in some rooms make up for lack of natural light with lamps and ceiling lights, eliminating dark corners. Showtime Finally, let the estate agent you’ve chosen show the property, they’ve got the gift of the gab after all. It’s their job to know the right things to say, highlight the pros and downplay any cons. With a bit of luck, you’ll have the house sold in no time and can’t start looking for your new dream home!
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My House My Home How to make your house go from smelling funky to fab... How many times have you headed home after a hard day’s work, opened the kitchen door and spent the next five minutes walking round with your nose stuck out trying to locate the culprit of the funky smell like some sort of smelling detective? You sniff, you search and you’re stumped. Your house can be full of all sorts of things that can make it smell anywhere from funky to downright rank, especially in the summer when the heat can help things fester that much quicker. When an area of your house smells bad it’s tempting to Oust until the can is empty or light a scented candle but these merely cover up the smell temporarily without getting rid of the underlying stink. So if something smells fishy around here and it may not be a fish, try these easy, natural and homemade remedies to help deodorize and freshen your home for good! Simmer Pot Air Freshener For a long lasting aroma that permeates the entire home, use this simmer pot recipe. Perfect for winter to create a warm atmosphere or in the summer to control the sweaty smells that seem to emanate from everywhere. Mix and match your ingredients to suit you: •1 orange, sliced •1 lemon, sliced •2 cinnamon sticks
•4 whole cloves •1 bay leaf, fresh if possible Put these ingredients into a slow cooker with around 3 or 4 cups of water, set on low and let it simmer all day. Leave the lid off to let the vapours into the air. Homemade Gel Air Freshener This one is good for clumsy husbands, rowdy kids and crazy pets as this air freshener is in gel form so it can’t spill! You will need: •20 drops of your favorite essential oils •4 packets of plain gelatin •2 Tablespoons salt •Water •Empty glass food jars with screw-on lids Bring 1 cup of water to a boil, remove it from heat, and gently stir in the essential oils and the salt. Continue stirring while carefully sprinkling in the gelatin. Once dissolved, slowly stir in 1 cup of cold water. Do not stir this vigorously or it will foam up and create a cloudy gel. Carefully pour gelatin mixture into each jar and sit for around 2 days or until set. These will smell strong at first but will mellow with time. When you want to use one of your gel air fresheners poke some holes in the lid and decorate to give a more personal touch. To make things colourful, add some food dye to the boiling water! Easy to make and natural home deodorisers are the way forward. Better for your family by breathing in fewer nasty chemicals and you can keep your house smelling sweet without spending a fortune! We’re off home to give these a try!
IMAGE: Beautiful necklaces in stock at Mary and Tex
IMAGE: Yee Haaaa - Cowhide chairs back in stock at Mary and Tex, two colours available.
Full of beautiful treasures for the home or gift Open 7 days a week • 187 Summer St, Orange 02 63624070 • home@maryandtex.com.au
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IMAGE: The Ray White Rural team for 2015
Ray White Rural Starts 2015 On A High Note Last year Ian Simpson and his team at Ray White Rural managed to bag a national award for their successful marketing campaigns at the Ray White Corporate Awards ceremony held in Sydney. This year Ian Simpson, Principal of Ray White Rural Forbes believes “2015 is going to be equally as busy and successful”. They have some fresh faces joining their enthusiastic team who will be working hard
toward selling properties. Stacey Clarke has worked in the Ray White Rural office for a year after completing many work experience positions among residential agents as well as stock and station agents in the surrounding district. Stacey has demonstrated her enthusiasm for livestock and the rural industry. Stacey manages the day to day operations of the office
and has taken over the role of water sales specialist. Ned Hamilton joins the growing team, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge to his sales role. Ned has returned to Forbes after a short stint with State Water in Leeton. He has firsthand experience with farm management, business development and currently holds a Real Estate and Stock and Station Agents Licence. Most valuable to Ray White Rural’s future prospects is his pilot’s licence and his aircraft, leaving no boundaries in getting to your property, however remote. Lisa Glasson has also joined the busy team to assist Ian and Ned with development, marketing and office management. Lisa has extensive business skills and a passion for the rural industry which will contribute to the team’s success. She is an active member of the community and is looking forward to assisting with the buying and selling of your property. Ray White Rural Forbes, situated at 88A Lachlan Street, services the entire Central West, Lachlan Valley and Western Division and has a proven track record of sales throughout. Backed by Australia’s largest rural property franchise, you can be confident there is no better team to sell your rural property.
We’ve Made A Pact And We’re Selling Manildra Aggregation ‘Spring Valley’, ‘Araluen’, ‘Wyldara Park’ and ‘Dulladerry’, Manildra, NSW • 2,374.01ha* (5,866.18ac) • Located 50km from Orange • 2 houses and a workers cottage • 4 seasonal creeks, 2 x equipped S&D bores, 32 dams • 4 stand wool shed and 2 stand wool shed • 3 x sheep yards and steel cattle yards • 4 bay workshop/machinery shed, 2 x machinery sheds, workshop and hay shed • Improved Lucerne pasture • 6 Silos, good stock proof fencing • Comprehensive Information Memorandum available on request An aggregation of four adjoining properties, easily managed, proven low input livestock operation. Properties are offered as a complete aggregation prior to auction. If not sold prior to auction the properties will be offered separately on the day.
Thursday 12 March 2015 10am Venue Forbes Services Memorial Club View Open farm tours Thursday 19, 26 February and 5 March 10am Ian Simpson 0417 468 565 ian.simpson@raywhite.com 02 6851 1911 *approx. raywhiterural.com Web ID: XXXXXX
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How long have you lived in Canowindra? My whole life, 23 years. Where do you work? Bennett Keogh and Associates, I’ve worked there for five years in March. What did you study? A Bachelor of PR and I majored in Management at University of Canberra. I wasn’t going to go to university initially but thought marketing was a good avenue to go down, I would have loved to be a vet but don’t think I could handle it! Worst habit? Thinking too much! What would you do if you won the lotto? Give some to my family, pay off debts and go on holiday! Favourite place in the world? Besides Australia obviously, Italy, I love the food and the Italians are so nice and funny. Coffee? Cappucino, I get one every morning Plans for the future? I would love to get a job doing PR, move to a bigger city maybe near the coast but I’ll always come back to Canowindra. Who would you like to have dinner with? Kim Kardashian, I’ve watch the whole 10 seasons I think they’re hilarious!
River Bank Gallery COMING SOON! Asian Fusion Food & Juice Bar’ Dog friendly outdoor seating Cafe open from 6am - 6pm 7 days a week
IMAGE: Jess Jenkins
WHAT’S Hot Alikinetic dance classes have started! This year we have Jazz, Contemporary, Tap Dance and adults group fitness classes available. We are headed for a busy year with performances at many community events including the Balloon Glow in April already booked in. Also our ‘Disney prince & princess’ themed concert is already panning out to be our biggest ever. Dancing with us is all about having fun, staying active and being creative. All classes are at the Canowindra Showground, top floor of the grandstand and new students are always welcome to join.
MY LIFE’S JOURNEY – MEMORIES MOMENTS Robert Bruce Stone has compiled a journal for you to record all your personal data. This is by far the most comprehensive journal that we have seen. A superbly crafted genealogy book which allows you to enter and record every aspect of your life’s history and family tree. As an ex-policeman Robert recognized the need for a book that could record a person’s personal details but be easily found when required such as after a fire, flood, break-in or a health crisis. This journal has space to record important information such as financial details, medical history, your will information, contacts if sick or pass away, power of attorney, or even funeral arrangements. These details are all vital information that is often not mentioned within families or may be forgotten in times of stress. To have it all recorded in one book can make it easier for your relatives and friends to help you when needed. It is a beautifully presented book in a green hardback cover, or you can get it in a slipcase which would make an excellent present to encourage others to record all of their life’s details. Available at Collins Booksellers Orange as a single copies are $24.95, single slipcase $29.95 or double slipcase $50.
Locally owned book shop, with the widest range in the region Phone orders welcome collins booksellers Orange 230 Summer Street ORANGE 6369 1333 orange@collinsbooks.com.au
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Peter Larsen Watercolour Workshop at Eddy's Of Canowindra 28th and 29th March Morning tea on arrival at 9am All food and accomodation provided $240 (own equipment needed)
“Learn to create mood and atmosphere in your landscapes at a weekend retreat"
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Canowindra Food Basket @ Uniting Church Hall 9.30am -12pm. Cowra Farmers & Craft Market/Trash n Treasure Bric-a-Brac @ Cowra Showground, Grenfell Rd Cowra. For more info call 6342 9225 for Farmers Market or 0427 400 568 for Trash n Treasure. “Stix O’Malveney” Family Golf Day @ Canowindra Golf Club. Commencing at 8am, 9 & 18 hole competitions, teams of 4. Members $10, Non members $30. Entries to Anne Traves on 0427 441 029 by Tues 10th Feb. BBQ from 12pm. Aussie Hotel Cowra “Show n Shine 21st” & “Swap Meet 22nd”. Come along on either or both days for a great day out. Canowindra Junior Rugby League 2015 Registration Day. Registrations for children aged 5yrs – 16yrs, come along and meet the coaches and enjoy a FREE Sausage Sizzle. From 2-6pm. Flix in the Stix @ Orange Botanic Gardens. For more information visit http:// www.flixinthestix.com.au/orange Static Nomatic @ The Royal. Central West Car Club are coming to Canowindra Motors Holden Museum. Come down & have a look on Sunday morning. Folk @ Canowindra have “Kenneth Smith” from the Honey Drippin Mudskippers performing as their feature act. Come for an enjoyable Sunday afternoon of acoustic music and poetry. 4-6pm at Taste Canowindra (Ferguson St). Bring a donation for the feature act. For more info contact Nerida Cuddy (nerida@ cornerstone.edu.au) “Family Info Hub” @ Canowindra Community Health Centre from 7pm-8pm. Canowindra Primary and Community Health aim to assist parents and carers in their parenting journey by providing advice, support and a range of health services. A light supper will be served afterwards & a chance to mingle. For more information contact 6340 3300. Canowindra CWA Meeting @ CWA Hall 6:30pm for 7pm start. Canowindra Food Basket @ Uniting Church Hall 9.30am -12pm. Orange Colour City Running Festival. For more information visit www.orangecolourcityrunningfestival.com.au Canowindra Historical Society AGM @ The Historical Museum. Starts 10am. Financial Advice Seminar @ The Old Vic Inn. 5:30pm. RSVP essential. Phone 6361 5200. International Women’s Day Luncheon @ Canowindra Bowling Club. $35 p/ head. $5 from every ticket goes to Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia. Canowindra Team Penning @ Canowindra Showground. Come down & watch on Friday & Saturday afternoon/evening. SAVE THE DATE! Super Trivia Night @ Canowindra Services club. Team Canowindra is running a fundraiser for “The Weekend to End Women’s Cancer”. $10 p/ head, tickets available at Billy Paul’s Carpet Centre & Canowindra Pool. SAVE THE DATE! Flickerfest @ Rosnay.
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Positions Vacant
Chief Financial Officer
IMAGE: A match payed last year
25 Years Of Polo In Our Community Over the past quarter of a century the community polo club of Millamolong has been able to showcase top quality polo from its ground along the Belubula Way. The club has a proud heritage, raising over $230,000 for local and international charities and being the first polo club in the Southern Hemisphere to host an official all ladies international. Join in and celebrate 25 years of the sport in our community at the Millamolong Polo John Davis VOLVO Carnival on March 14th and 15th. There will be the usual heart stopping polo all weekend, with plenty of country glamour, fun and frivolity plus by going along you will be supporting and raising money for 3 charities – Riding for Disabled
Community Notices The Anglican and Uniting Churches of Canowindra and surrounding districts.
Orange (RDA), Camp Quality and the Faraja Orphanage in Tanzania. There will be bike polo, a car vs horse race, a NSW v Victoria match and the ever popular kid’s tent. For more info visit: www.millamolong.com.au If you still need convincing, here’s an extract from a polo inspired poem in honour of Banjo Paterson week by L A Ashton… It was somewhere west of Sydney, in the Central West dry scrub That they formed an institution called the Millamolong Polo Club They were tough and hardy horseman, who as boys had learned to ride, And they’d turned their hand to playing polo, down by the Belubula river side...
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GIVEAWAY! 2 X Family Passes to the John Davis Volvo Polo Carnival at Millamolong Polo Club on Sunday 15th March. 2015 will see Millamolong Polo Club celebrate its 25th Birthday.Come and celebrate with us on the family fun day where the kids can enjoy pony rides, face painting and more. IMAGE: Canowindra High School swimming carnival fun
High School Swimming Carnival
Canowindra High School held its annual swimming carnival last week with Gardiner victorious with 715 points, Hall 622 points and Gilbert 461 points. Age Champions were 12 years Faith Gaffey and Marshall McKay, 13 years Hannah Etty and Max Coady, 14 years Mila Gower and Wade Kinsela, 15 years Breeze Knight and Joseph Coady, 16 years Brooke Kinsela and Ciaran Etty and Opens Kelly Price and Regan Hughes.
Golfing News
On Sunday 15th February the event was a 4BBB V’s Stableford. Winners on a countback were John Cousins & Tot Fisher with 48 points. Runners up were Robbie & Charlie Lawrence with 48 points. Thanks to Adam & Kobie Rogers for sponsoring the day. Presentation night is the 27th February, there is a sheet on the wall at the Golf Club. Anyone wishing to attend please put your name up by the 20th. $25 per head for Chinese dinner. The AGM is 1st March at 9.30am. All members welcome to attend. Upcoming events 21/2 4 Person Ambrose Stix O’Malveney Fun Day 22/2 Medal Stroke sponsor Barry Rue 1/3 18 Hole Stroke sponsor Ned Grant 7/3 3 Person Ambrose Garry Carpenter Memorial sponsor Carpenter Family 8/3 Multiple Stableford
Little Athletics
Results from 1st day of the Region 3 Championships in Parkes: Bailey Kennedy 3rd in High Jump with a jump of 1.05m, Finbar Smyth 3rd in Discus with a throw of 28.25m, Peter Valentine and Celeste Gavin made the finals in Hurdles and Dominic Smyth came 6th in Discus with a PB throw of 20.95m. Results from 2nd day of the Region 3 Championships in Parkes: Peter Valentine 4th in High Jump, Bailey Kennedy 4th in Long Jump, Finbar Smyth 4th in Javelin and 11th in 800m, Celeste Gavin 4th in Shot Put and Natasha Valentine ran in the final of the hurdles. Well
done to all of the athletes who competed over the weekend and thank you to Inala for filling the role of Team Manager.
Men’s Bowls
Last week Terry Mooney was last on the list, this week he deserves to be first! He travelled to Caragabal, won the semi 31-14 but couldn’t win the final, losing 30-31. On Saturday the major 4’s game was taken out by Dool, Peter, Pat Kennedy and R. Robson defeating Bruce, Ken Smith, Max & Cyril 27-12, Pedro took the honours of man of the match. District singles final played on Sunday was won by C.Draper defeating J.Palmer 31-20. On Friday the 27th February we have a new game starting called “Cock of the Walk”. ‘Bomber’ Barney Robson is the Cock and ‘Mad dog’ Milburn being first challenger. More information on the Clubs board. Big thanks to sponsors The Riverview Motel, IGA, Bryton Wool and more. Also thanks to Sparky, Terry & Greg (great job boys… Last but not least, the markers and umpire (Cyril) for the two weekends. On a different note, the old reporter has not resigned or been made redundant but he’s simply on stress leave and, unless he goes over the edge, could put pen to paper again!
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CATCH of the week
Women’s Bowls
Results of three matches played 17 February. PAIRS CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL – Margaret Gosper & Colleen Crump defeated Nancy Morrow & Sheryn O’Malveney 17-10 becoming 2015 Pairs Champions. MAJOR SINGLES – First round. Gwen Haydon defeated Sandy McDonald 26-17. Christine Pickard defeated Moyna Rue 25-19. There were two games of social triples played. Karen Cox, Jill Messenger & Heather Hoad defeated Shirley Robson, Jenny Middleton & Libby Balcombe 19-11. Bobbie Turner, Daph Bryant and Betty Jenkins defeated Diane Slattery, Ellen Petty & Dianne Mooney 21-13. A very happy birthday to Bobbie Turner on 17th February, see you next year for your 90th.
Holly & Annie Pull fishing the Mighty Murrumbidgee River. Annie caught one Carp. Holly a Carp and lovely Yellow belly.