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Thursday 17 December 2015
ISSUE 373
IMAGE: Canowindra Public School’s Year 3 class with their teacher Miss Kristy White, Principal Sharon Hawker and Member for Orange Andrew Gee MP.
State Fossil Emblem Nicknamed Fred The NSW Government today announced the NSW State Fossil emblem, the 370-millionyear-old fish fossil with the scientific name Mandageria Fairfaxi, has been nicknamed Fred following a state-wide competition. Deputy Premier and Minister for the Arts Troy Grant said the name honours Fred Fewings, a council worker who recovered the scientifically important fossil slabs in Canowindra in 1993. “Mr. Fewings still lives in the region and nicknaming our official state fossils emblem after him recognises his contribution to our unique geological history,” Mr. Grant said. “I would like to acknowledge and congratulate the two entrants who submitted the name Fred – Maggie Teasdale, a Year 5 student of Maitland Public School and teacher Kristy White’s Year 3 class from Canowindra Public School.’
Kristy White’s class will receive a 3Dprinted model of Fred, a commemorative poster and a book on fossils. Fred was a large, air-breathing lobe finned fish that grew up to 1.7 metres in length. Member for Orange, Andrew Gee, said the Canowindra community has been vocal in its support of the name and the significance of the fossil to the region. “I’m very proud local students have placed a role in nicknaming he NSW State Fossil and I congratulate Canowindra Public School’s Year 3 Class. When I met with Miss White and the students, they couldn’t contain their excitement about their success,” Mr. Gee said. “Canowindra has a reputation as one of the best destinations for paleontology enthusiasts in the world.
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Youth Mental Health Tips for the Holidays As we rapidly approach the end of the year it is a great time to reflect and express our gratitude for the good things – big and small – that have come our way in 2015. For many of us it can be a very difficult time, particularly for people experiencing isolation, loneliness and mental health issues, as we are bombarded with messages of celebrations, gifts and holidays. For young people, particularly those facing big life changes like starting a new school, higher education, or seeking employment, it can be a really challenging time. Losing the normal routine and structure of school, missing the regular contact of friends, or having to financially support themselves can cause additional pressure. Parents are key in helping young people to get support, so knowing the signs and symptoms something might be wrong, and then how to get help is vital. Whilst parents
don’t need to be able to solve everything, noticing changes and signs that something isn’t right is a good first step. You may notice they withdraw, and stop doing things they usually enjoy, seem down, worried or irritable. There is help available. Headspace, the national youth mental health foundation provides support for parents and young people aged 12 to 25 who are having a tough time. Our service is available between 9am - 1am EST over the holiday period, including Christmas Day, by calling 1800 650 890 or visit eheadspace.org.au. Wishing you and your family a safe, relaxing and enjoyable break over the holidays. Chris Tanti, CEO headspace.
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QUESTION of the week and Environment program that allows homeowners and businesses to lodge applications any time from any location. The program, known as the Electronic Housing Code, provides faster planning approval times, fewer paper applications or queues at Councils and enables some applications to be submitted electronically 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
IMAGE: Children singing at the Christmas Carols at All Saints on Saturday night.
A good crowd attended the Christmas carols at All Saints on Saturday night to join in with the local choir singing a range of Christmas carols. Many of the favourites were sung.This was followed by supper provided by the local CWA ladies. Canowindra Public School received a $3,500 Eco Schools Grant from Member for Orange Andrew Gee last Wednesday, which will help instill environmental awareness and appreciation in children. “Canowindra Public school has proposed a project for an outdoor learning area and garden, which includes raised vegetable garden beds and a chook pen on a previously unused piece of land within the school grounds,” Mr. Gee said.
The Christmas hamper for Canowindra Bingo was won by Beulah Dillon (lst prize) 2nd prize went to Vicki Bowman and 3rd prize to Helen Fisher. Thank you to everybody who participated. Remember to get Water Safe for the holiday season. One of the ways to do this is to ensure that at least one family member has completed a basic First Aid course with the Red Cross. These courses could save a life, particularly a young child, as children and young adults are particularly at risk from drowning fatalities. Having the skills and confidence to react and respond correctly in an emergency can minimise the impact of an injury, assist with recovery and even save a life, and it means you can relax a little more this summer. Call 1300 367 428 to reserve a place in a local course.
Local Canowindra cancer patients who need to travel to Sydney for treatment during the upcoming holiday season will be provided with available, reduced rate accommodation options thanks to a recent partnership with Cancer Council NSW and AccorHotels. This accommodation is available not just for patients, but for their carers and immediate family as well. For further information call Fiona on 02 6392 0800. Building a new house or doing a simple renovation will be easier in the Cabonne area thanks to a Department of Planning
IMAGE: Be Water safe this summer
Make a Splash this Summer
Do you dare to ride the world’s biggest inflatable waterslide? Big Splash Water World are bringing the biggest inflatable water slide to Parkes from 12th – 19th December and Orange from 26th December – 3rd January, perfect fun for these hot summer days. The water slide is 55ft high and has not one but three separate slides, and anyone from the age of three can ride, under four years old will need to be accompanied by an adult, this is not on for the faint hearted! But don’t worry, Big Splash Water World also have smaller waterslides for the not so brave. The smaller slides have a pool at the
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bottom to give children a thrill of splashing into the water. All water from the pools is recycled and pumped back to the top of the slides through a filtration system to stop water wastage. Big Splash Water World is also available for hire for corporate functions, fetes and parties. They will also have a wide range of amusement games, hot food canteens & shade tents with tables & chairs for spectators comfort. So come on down and race your friends to the bottom for an awesome day out! By Roselea Buttigieg
What is your New Year’s resolution?
Haydn Jobson (Canowindra Bottleshop) To be healthier and fitter whilst still enjoying the good things in life.
Graham Rice (Canowindra Newsagency) My resolution is always to get fitter and lose weight but this year I’d also like to try and spend more time for myself
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IMAGE: Elvis entertaining the crowds at this years Parkes Elvis Festival.
2016 Elvis Festival Set to be Hot and Spicy This year’s Parkes Elvis Festival theme is the Elvis Presley Mexican film classic, ‘Fun In Acapulco’. So grab your sombrero and head out to Parkes for a hot and spicy good time! Book tickets now for the 2016 ClubsNSW Keno Feature Concert Series starring leading U.S. Elvis tribute artist Donny Edwards. For the first time in its 24-year history, Parkes Elvis Festival will stage a preliminary round of the 2016 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest, officially endorsed by Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. Across the Heats on Friday 8 January and the Final on Saturday 9 January, leading Elvis tribute artists from Australia and New Zealand will compete at Parkes Leagues Club, with the winner to represent Parkes during the Semi Final round of the 2016 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest in Memphis, USA, during ‘Elvis Week’ next August. Heats and finals tickets are selling fast. The 2016 Parkes Elvis Festival offers the
annual free Festival favourites, fun for the whole family. Don’t miss the Northparkes Mines Street Parade on Clarinda Street Saturday 9 January at 10am. With Elvisthemed floats, Elvis and Priscilla look-alikes, vintage cars and marching bands, it’s the highlight of the weekend. The 2016 Elvis Gospel Service transitions to new venue the Cooke Park Main Stage, on Sunday at 9am. Following the Service is the beloved Renewal of Vows Ceremony at 11.30am, where couples renew their vows before an Elvis celebrant. Talented buskers will line The NRMA Festival Boulevard to wow the crowds, and if that doesn’t satisfy your musical fix, head down to the Cooke Park Main Stage where you can relax, grab a bite to eat at the Festival Markets and enjoy four days of free all-ages entertainment and competitions. The 2016 souvenir program is $6 and available online or through Parkes Visitor Information Centre on 6862 6000.
6–10JANUARY JANUARY 2016 6–10 2016
The committee behind the Canowindra Christmas Lunch are busy finalising plans for the free community lunch at the Canowindra Bowling Club with local organiser Lyn Rasmussen happy to report that they now have more than enough hands to ensure the day goes smoothly. “Though the lunch originally began for the lonely or struggling, everyone is welcome. We always have more than enough food, so the more, the merrier! It’s not just for people on their own, but the whole family,” said Lyn. “We’re extending the invitation to all locals who will be home for Christmas, as well as people from surrounding towns, there’s still plenty of time to put your name on the list.” On the menu is a smorgasbord of ham and turkey, supplied by Belubula Butchery, homemade salads, and a dessert of pavlova and sticky date pudding made by Canowindra@Home. Transport is available for those who need it, although unfortunately due to the unavailability of the taxi, it cannot be provided for those in wheelchairs. Bookings are essential and should be made by the 18th December at Belubula Butchery, Canowindra Health Centre, St Vincent de Pauls and the Canowindra Food Basket. For more information, contact Lyn Rasmussen on 0409 867 002. By Tracy Smith
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PJL Raises Money For Breast Care Nurses PJL, a local mining services business in Orange raised over $9,000 on Friday when they hosted a bbq, conducted raffles and auctioned off some items which were generously donated by local businesses. Ben Hockey, Orange Operations Manager said, ”the project was started 8 weeks ago and our clients CSA Mine Glencore, at Cobar decided to support this worthy cause by painting the loader pink, in support of breast cancer and particularly the employment of local breast care nurses.” Ben said, “There was over 15,000 parts used in this refit, and some 4,000 man hours.” Breast Care nurses are located in Parkes, Dubbo, Mudgee, Bathurst and Orange. Susan Kuter is based in Orange
IMAGE:James Azzopardi, Chris Senior with Ben Hockey, PJL in front of the pink loader. – All worked on this project.
and looks after those ladies requiring assistance in Cabonne and Orange areas, as well as anybody visiting the hospital for treatment in Orange. They are funded by
the McGrath Foundation so it is essential to continually fundraise to keep this service available. By Cheryl Newsom
Rescue Me “Adopt a Pound Pet” Program a Hit at Finding Homes Why not save a life and “Adopt a Pound Pet” in Cowra? Rather than look to pet shops and puppy farms for your next family pet, give a home to an innocent animal only after a second chance at life. Council has a number of adorable doggies and cute kitties they’re trying to find affectionate homes for, with the new program already successfully housing dozens of abandoned cats and dogs. “The program aims to reduce the euthanasia of cats and dogs that are brought to the Pound with no identification; Pound animals that are adopted are micro-chipped by Council to reduce the cost of registration by the new owner,” Director Environmental Services, Kate Alberry said. “Council also offers a trial period of two-weeks to ensure that the animal is wellsuited to its new environ-
ment before the animal is registered,” Kate added. To adopt a Cowra Pound Animal, you only need to pay the following registration fees: • $192 for undesexed dog or cat • $52 for undesexed dog or cat owned by a registered breeder • $52 for a desexed dog or cat • $21 for a desexed dog or cat owned by an eligible pensioner. Want to give these Pound animals a new home? Contact Cowra Council on (02) 6340 2041 to find out more!
Save an animal looking for a new home! Support Cowra Council’s “Adopt a Pound Pet” program.
Contact Cowra Council on (02) 6340 2041 to find-out more! IMAGES (LEFT): There are happy endings! Before and after photos of Staghound “Shag”, who was re-homed under Cowra Council’s new “Adopt a Pound Pet” program.
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Canowindra Boy Canowindra Medical Practice Offers a Wide Range of Services Weds at Bowral Dr. Kaipu would like to thank everybody for making himself and Dr. Padma feel welcome to Canowindra and said they are certainly look forward to becoming involved in the community in 2016. The owner of the practice Dr.Kaipu has a long history of being involved in the medical profession, having already established a practice in Molong before making the decision to take over Dr. Kumar’s surgery. Trained in Hyderabad India, and then working in Emergency Services in the UK, prior to moving to Westmead Hospital when he continued his work in Emergency Services, he then became part of a larger practice in Dubbo, finally establishing his own practice in Molong. He has a Diploma in skin cancer surgery and in dermatology. He sees skin cancers as one of the biggest causes of death in Australia, and one cancer which needs to be caught early to ensure recovery. In the practice in Canowindra Dr. Kaipu says “We would like to provide a range of services including areas of womens health, men’s health, skin cancer treatment, dermatology, cosmetic medicine, including spi-
IMAGE: Eryn Traves, Practice Manager, Dr. Ramana Kaipu, Wendy Slattery, Receptionist, Dr. Padma Madduru, Joeann Hodder, Nurse at Canowindra Medical Practice
On 16th October 2015, former Canowindra boy Jason Gilroy married Renee Masters from Robertson, at a beautiful ceremony at Gibraltar Hotel, Bowral. Jason was attended by Chris Gilroy, Andrew Neville and Bryant McEvilly, whilst Renee was attended by Jessica Ditton, Rebecca Webb and Jessica Maloney. Renee is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Peter Masters of Robertson and Jason is the son of Heather Gilroy from Victoria and Peter Gilroy from Canowindra. Proud grandparents are Fay Gilroy and Nancy Morrow from Canowindra and John and Jennifer McLean from Victoria.
der veins, and of course now with the services of Laverty located onsite, this makes us a local practice offering a range of services. Dr. Padma specialises in children and women’s health, Dr. Craddock specialises in skin cancer, and Dr. Kharshini, who works part-time is in general practice.” One of the biggest benefits of attending the practice is that same day appointments are available, which means that there is a no wait period which benefits the whole community.
Will The Kookaburra Fly Again? It is great news that the Canowindra Hot Air Balloon Challenge has been scheduled for April next year. The big questions is will the Kookaburra fly again? Local balloonist, Richard Swansborough and ‘Kookaburra’ pilot Martin Moroney have offered to put $10,000 of their own money into restoring the ‘Kookaburra’ balloon. The balloon has been stored for a few years, since it was last inspected by an expert from Camerons Balloons from the UK, when it was quoted as costing approximately £35,000 to make it ready for flight again. Both Richard and Martin initiated the “Save Our Kookaburra” posters and petitions that you may have seen around town and their petition collected 257 signatures, so there is a lot of local support to get it back into the air. Their offer of $10,000 is now being assessed by a committee that was recruited at a meeting on 2nd December at the Services Club. The two other proposals discussed were either scrapping the balloon and selling the bits of equipment that are worth anything to make a memorial to Frank Hackett-Jones, or handing the balloon over to the Historical Society to make an exhibit for their “History of Ballooning” project. This week, Paul Gibbs, from the Australian Ballooning Federation is in Canowindra and will be inspecting the Kookaburra with Kel Lewis who is one of the custodians of the Kookaburra. Whilst it is great to have an offer to get this back in the air, it would still need to be decided who would retain ownership and be responsible for it’s ongoing upkeep. Let us know what you would like to see happen with the Kookaburra.
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HSC Results
2015
IMAGE: Graduating Class of 2015
IMAGE: Ebann Malae, Jake Wythes, Sam Townsend, Nic Perry, Regan Hughes (seated in front)
IMAGE: Jake Wythes, Hayley White, Regan Hughes and Sarah Wynn
The weeks of waiting are finally over for the class of 2015 and their teachers with the release this Wednesday of the Higher School Certificate results and Merit List for Distinguisher Achievers. The results were received with a range of emotions for the twenty students from Canowindra High School who successfully studied and completed their HSC across twenty four courses. The best performance for the school was recorded in English Extension 2 by Rachel Wynn who received an E4 placing her in the top 26% of the state. Other subjects where students performed well were Senior Science, Biology, Visual Arts, Legal Studies and Agriculture. All Extension courses returned good results in line with school expectations. Overall the results were very solid and complimented the student’s previous success in being recognised with major awards at the school’s Annual Presentation Night and gaining early entry to a range of universities. Across all subjects many of the students achieved their personal best and are to be congratulated for their commitment and hard work. On an individual level, Regan Hughes, Sarah Clunes, Jennifer Holmes, Melana Pearce, Nick Perry, Hayley White and Rachel Wynn all achieved sound results attaining multiple band 5’s and 4’s. The teachers are very pleased with the student’s performance and commend them for their success and achievement of the rewards of their study and preparation. For those intending to attend university the school is looking forward to now hearing of their success with gaining the required University Admissions Index (UAI.) We wish all students the very best in achieving their goals throughout the future.
Congratulations... The students and staff of Canowindra High School congratulate Year 12, 2015 on their success in the HSC and wish them well for their future endeavours. Strive To Do Well
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Merry Christmas From Johnny and all the staff at Lawrence’s IGA. All the best for 2016.
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Compliments for the Holiday Season
and thank you to our valued customers for your patronage during the year.
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Garden and Montgomerie take this opportunity to wish you the compliments of the season. Our office will re-open at 11.30am on Wednesday 13th January 2016.
Kellie and the team at Absolute Beauty would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season. We will re-open on the 7th of January 2016.
Canowindra Pharmacy Merry Christmas from Vicki and the girls at the Pharmacy. We hope you have a happy and healthy 2016.
Debbie, Graham, Linda & staff wish all their customers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Xmas Day: Closed Boxing Day: 8-10am
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year From Toby, Janette and the staff at Belubula Butchery.
CANOWINDRA BOTTLESHOP Haydn, Megan and the team would like to wish all our loyal customers, as well as the new customers that have popped in to say hello, a very Merry Christmas & a safe &Happy New Year to you and your families & thank you for your support.
Tommy would like to wish all his customers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
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General Store Cath and the team wish all their customers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Closed Christmas Day. Opened Boxing Day 8-10am, New Years Eve 8am-4pm, New Years Day 8-11am. Open 2nd - 9th January 8am-5pm.
David, Liz and the staff at D & E Electrical wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a fantastic 2016. We will be closed until Tuesday 29th December.
Merry Christmas to all We wish you the very best for 2016, from the team at Ray White Rural Forbes.
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Superb Succulents There seems to be growing interest in cactus and other forms of succulent plantswhether it’s for a creative, eye catching potted display or plants that provide structure and colour in an easy care garden bed. Two of the succulent plants that have proven themselves as hardy to heat and frost in our region and which provide excellent summer colour are Sedum mexicanum (Gold Mound) and Sedum spectablis (Neon or Autumn Joy). The Gold Mound is an attractive ground cover and the latter two cultivars produce showy masses of pink/red flowers through summer and autumn and come back with multiplying new blue/green foliage growth in spring. Talking of succulent groundcovers, there is a new cultivar of the Australian native pigface (Carpobrotus rossi) called Pink Passion which produces masses of pink flowers in summer. Agave, Aloe and Yucca are succulent plants that can grow very large as feature plants in low maintenance, dry garden beds. The leaves of these plants can be very spikey so they are best grown away from pathways. There is a blue/green agave that seems to handle the frost and summer sun in my garden and it is forming new rosettes around the initial plant each year. There are some very creative and attractive forms of potted succulent plants that feature strongly in trendy home shows and lifestyle magazines. Some of the smaller growing cactus plants that are great for such use are Rebutia, Echeveria, Aeonium and Crassula. Large pots with multiple, different cactus types such as these look fantastic and require little care. Zygocactus are a favourite hanging basket plant for many people. It has magnificent shows of complex, fuschia like flowers at the end of their segmented stems in winter. Ian Rogan Millthorpe Garden Nursery
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Zoe and Harry Maynard in the bucket of the PJL pink loader
12 - 19 Dec
Big Splash Water World, inflatable water park: Parkes Showground, Ward St. Visit www.bigsplashwaterworld.com for more information.
18 Dec
Canowindra Food Basket every Friday @ United Church Hall 9.30am12pm.
19 Dec
Static Nomadic at the Royal Hotel Canowindra from 8pm.
20 Dec
Blayney Farmers Markets: 8.30am-12.30pm at Carrington Park. Lots of new stalls and Christmas gift ideas available.
20 Dec
Carols by Candlelight: 6pm at the Cowra Japanese Garden. Entry is free, pack a picnic and bring a rug.
23 Dec
Seafood Express final visit before Christmas. 8am-11am. Call 1800 245 556 for pre orders.
26 Dec - 3 Jan
Big Splash Water World, inflatable water park: Orange Showground, Leeds Parade. Visit www.bigsplashwaterworld.com for more information.
6-10 Jan
Parkes Elvis Festival, Fun in Acapulco: Tickets selling fast. Visit www. parkeselvisfestival.com.au for full program details and more information
18 Jan
Free Hearing Checks with Australian Hearing: 9.30am-12pm at Eugowra Community Health and 2-4pm at Canowindra Community Health. Phone 6393 0500 for more information and appointments.
Canowindra Public School Year 2 students Molly, Tori, Jenny, Dallas and Lincoln with principal Sharon Hawker and Member for Orange Andrew Gee MP receiving their Eco Schools Grant
CANOWINDRABottle Shop
Lots of Christmas gift ideas to suit every budget. Call in and see the staff at Canowindra Bottleshop on Blatchford St to tailor a gift to suit your needs or give them a call on 6344 1207.
Sales Girl Roselea with her sister and friends at the Taylor Swift concert in Melbourne on Saturday
BOOK Worm
Locally owned book shop, with the widest range in the region Phone orders welcome collins booksellers ORANGE 230 Summer Street 6369 1333 orange@collinsbooks.com.au
Collins Booksellers Orange have a great selection of Christmas and Summer books for gifts or for your holiday reading. Call in for your copy of our Christmas Reading Guide 2015. Enter our competition to win all 325 books in the Reading Guide, valued at over $10,000. There is an amazing selection of wonderful books, DVDs, CDs and gift ideas. There are new books by some of the best authors – Tim Winton (Island Home), Geraldine Brooks (The Secret Chord), Tom Keneally (Napoleons Last Island) and Magda Szubanski’s autobiography Reckoning. Local children’s book illustrator Freya Blackwood has two new beautiful books – Perfect and The Cleo Stories. Cricketer David Warner has co-authored a series of books for kids aged 8-12 years old – Kaboom Kid! ABC has released some beautiful music CDs – A Very Brandenburg Christmas, Triple J Like a Version and Get on With It Macca. The DVDs include Restoration Australia (includes episode on Emmaville Cottage at Orange), the gripping drama The Beautiful Lie and the satirical comedy Utopia. There are some exclusive cheap specials, such as Wiggles and Noddy Bookends – call in as there is limited stock. We’re open 7 days a week. See you soon!
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CATCH of the week
IMAGE: St. Edwards School Christmas Concert
End of Year Celebrations at St Edwards On Monday night friends and family gathered at St Edwards Church for a 6pm mass, to celebrate the Year 6 graduation, as they prepare to move on to High School. Following this was a family picnic in the School playground with picnic dinners sold by members of the P & F to raise funds for facilities at the school. Over 200 people attended, including children, grandparents and parents, together with friends. The children put on a performance which was called The Startled Shepherd, and some of the stars included Benjamin The Shepherd played by Patrick Hickman, Joseph, played by Connor Wat-
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Sunday 20 December ~ The Fourth Sunday of Advent 8am St Matthew’s Anglican Church Eugowra 9.30am All Saints’ Anglican Church Canowindra 11.15am Cranbury Community Uniting Church 5pm St Paul’s Anglican Church Gooloogong Thursday 24 December ~ CHRISTMAS EVE 11am Moyne Nursing Home Canowindra 6pm St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Gooloogong 8pm St Matthew’s Anglican Church Eugowra 10pm All Saints’ Anglican Church Canowindra Friday 25 December ~ CHRISTMAS DAY 7.30 am St Matthew’s Anglican Church Woodstock 9am Peace Memorial Uniting Church Canowindra 10.30am Cranbury Community Uniting Church
son and Mary played by Annabelle Pull. All children in the school had a role. This was followed by the Presentation of Awards, and also the announcement of School Captains for 2016. Jackson Stacey was announced Boys Captain and Georgia Robson was announced Girls School Captain. The School also farewelled Miss Webb who is leaving at the end of term. School returns on Thursday 28th January, 2016 for all students. The School wishes all students and their families a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Sam Gavin caught this 58cm Cod locally in the Lachlan River. Send us the photos of your best catch for the chance to win lots of fishing goodies from Cowra Marine Centre. Email your photos to editor@canowindraphoenix.com.au
By Cheryl Newsom
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Last edition 17th December 2015 Office will close Thursday 17th December and will re-open 14th January 2016. First edition back 21st January 2016
CLASSIFIEDS FOR ALL YOUR PLUMBING NEEDS Gas Fitter, LPGas, personal Service. Blocked drains cleared. Call Tony 0438 906 125. Canowindra and districts. L/NO: 1456 Patios, Rooms, Cladding, Carports (BL83737C) As on TV. Phone 6341 3122 www.pictonbros.com.au FOR SALE 6 purebred Border Collie Pups Will come fully vaccinated, vet checked and microchipped. $500. Call Bianca on 0478 586 251
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CANOWINDRA SPORT WOMEN’S BOWLS NEWS We had our Christmas Party and Presentation at Taste Canowindra on Tuesday 8th December, where we all enjoyed a very tasty lunch. The winners and runner-ups of our Championships and Competitions were: MAJOR SINGLES - Heather Hoad, Runnerup - Margaret Gosper. MINOR SINGLES - Daph Bryant, Runnerup - Diane Slattery. PAIRS CHAMPIONSHIP - M.Gosper & C. Crump, Runners-up - Sheryn O’Malveney & Nancy Morrow. TRIPLES CHAMPIONSHIP - M.Wilson, M. Gosper & H.Hoad, Runner-ups - D.Mooney, B.Jenkins & Diane Slattery. FOURS CHAMPIONSHIP - D.Noble, M.Wilson, M.Gosper & H.Hoad, Runnerups - R.Tatterson, B.Hodge, E.Petty & S.O’Malveney. CWA HANDICAP PAIRS - B. Jenkins & Colleen Crump, Runner-ups - D.Bryant & G. Haydon. MINOR PAIRS - R.Tatterson & D. Bryant, Runner-ups - K.Cox & L. Miller. CONSISTENCY - Colleen Crump, Runnerup - Margaret Gosper.
ROSE BOWL - Colleen Crump, Runner-up - Nancy Morrow. POINTS SCORE (Donated by Shirley Robson) - Ellen Petty by 2 points from the runner-up Colleen Crump. CLUB PERSON OF THE YEAR - Jenny Middleton, Runner-up - Bobbie Turner. Our sympathy is extended to Nancy Morrow and family on the death of her mother Letitia Dawes on 20th November at Albion Park, she was 94 years old, had 9 children, 20 grandchildren, 52 great grandchildren and 10 great great grandchildren. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of the loss of a loved one.
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Enjoy a Cold Christmas Pudding This Year in 3 Easy Steps Ingredients 2.25 litre vanilla ice cream 2 x 125 punnets of pistachio kernels 1 teaspoon rosewater essence Honey to drizzle Fresh raspberries, extra to serve Method 1. Line a 2.5 lt capacity pudding basin with a double layer of plastic wrap, allowing the sides to overhang 2. Place the ice-cream in a large bowl. Gently fold in the raspberries, pistachio and rosewater. Transfer to prepared basin. Cover the surface with overhanging plastic wrap. Place in the freezer for 8 hours 3. Place a serving platter in the freezer to chill slightly.Turn the pudding onto the platter, drizzle over honey, top with extra raspberries and pistachios.
IMAGE: Canowindra’s District Senior 4s Heather Hoad, Margaret Gosper, Shirley Robson and Marion Wilson.
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