The Canowindra Phoenix Issue 414 by Phoenix Group of Newspapers

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Thursday 27 October 2016

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RED HOT CAR LOAN App Don’t ly Now! miss o ut! A beautiful performance of arias by Handel, Bach, Vivaldi as well as Strauss Opera to delight the audience.

Sunday At Wallington’s

In a district blessed with the climate and soils suited to wine growing there is nothing that attracts people more than a luncheon that includes the product of the vineyard. Just so at Wallington’s on Sunday 16th when 80 people, some local but many from further afield, gathered under the vine covered pergola to enjoy a little joie de vie. The last event of the Canowindra Baroquefest included a luncheon menu superbly crafted by caterer Jo Robson featuring her specialty of chicken and pork terrine with dill and mint, followed by two delicious desserts, a lemon buttermilk pannacotta with blueberries and a tiramisu. There was a full choice of Wallington Wines for selection. This is a scene that never fails to attract comments about the view across the paddocks and the vines to the blue hills beyond. Then to follow all that with a concert in the winery itself, built with straw bales with its consequently excellent acoustics is

nothing short of perfection. The concert on this occasion was entirely vocal and was presented by a group of six young singers, some of whom are already enjoying singing with professional groups, and some who are waiting in the wings for such an opportunity. Voci Stupende is a not for profit organisation managed by Jane and Hugh Frazer who support and actively look for opportunities for the singers to perform in regional Australia. Their daughter Emma sings with the renowned “Song Company”, a group that has asked Richard Statham, president of Canowindra Fine Music if they might be able to perform at Baroquefest 2017. So great things are set to follow in years to come providing the organising committee is able to attract financial support to meet its budget each year. By Taneil Thornberry

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LETTERS phone l (02) 6344 1846 email l editor@canowindraphoenix.com.au or sales@canowindraphoenix.com.au web l www.canowindraphoenix.com.au Street Address 65 Gaskill Street Canowindra NSW 2804 Postal Address PO Box 251 Canowindra NSW 2804 Editorial Taneil Thornberry | Reporter | 0477 815 717 editor@canowindraphoenix.com.au Advertising Roselea Buttigieg | Advertising sales@canowindraphoenix.com.au Advertising Deadline Monday 10am if you require design Monday 3pm for pre-designed ads Editorial Deadline | Monday 3pm

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Dear Editor, Reading of the article in the Central Western Daily written (according to the masthead on 25 Oct 16) by Bev Smiles of (the) Inland Rivers Network who states, “Indepth studies conducted in the 1960s ruled out these dam sites” seems to be unable to accept those findings when she states, “The Belubula River Alliance looks forward to a rigorous costs benefits analysis in the stage 2 feasibility report”, which seems to be in juxtaposition to her bewailing that the group, ‘The Nationals, Lachlan Valley Water and Belubula Landholders Alliance’, have not explained their interests in the matter. I would have thought the ordered evidence of past investigations had already explained ad-nauseua the cost benefits for many over the constricted interests of some smaller groups. From a social and economic point of view the desire to build the dam is fairly established. From a geotechnical point of view, where porous limestone might leak out the

water being held, a case can be made to further explore the dangers inherent because of better understanding now of earth science than was the case previous. As for the underground cavities that might house some examples of pristine wonderment, I have not heard of a movement to open up an entrance so that the world might enjoy the sights revealed (a la Jenolan Caves). It would be unfortunate for these to be drowned in water, but a Pyrrhic example of what wrought them to be their demise. So be it. Dam the river. Regards, Bob Sherwood

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. Letters to the Canowindra Phoenix must carry the senders name, home address and day and evening phone numbers. Pseudonyms are not accepted. The opinions and views of readers are not necessarily the views of the staff and Management of The Canowindra Phoenix.

THUMBS UP THUMBS DOWN

THUMBS UP To the Canowindra Lions Club for donating $1000 to Ronald McDonald House from their takings over the October long weekend. THUMBS DOWN To the ambulance driver who had her dog in the ambulance Thursday afternoon at the fitness path. What about hygiene and germs?

THUMBS UP To all the work that is being done on the Cowra Road, it is coming along great. The Shires cannot control the flooding which caused hundreds of trucks to be diverted onto our local roads as a result of the Newell Highway being cut by flood waters.

THUMBS UP To all Canowindra for giving us love and respect. It’s almost five years living in a beautiful town. Sad to say we are now moving to Melbourne with family. We will miss all precious moments spent in Canowindra - Soni Kaur THUMBS UP To the ladies who helped set up tables and made goodies for the morning tea at the Bowling Club

Malicious or defamatory submissions will not be accepted. The opinions and views of readers submitting Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down are not necessarily the views of the staff and Management of The Canowindra Phoenix. To submit a Thumbs Up Thumbs Down email us at editor@canowindraphoenix.com.au or mail us at PO Box 251 Canowindra 2804.

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SNIPPETS...

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QUESTION of the week Oops we made a mistake: In our Light the Night article it is Kinsela Agriculture Martin and Helen Kinsela, who are sponsoring this years event.

What are your plans for Melbourne Cup Day?

Quote of the week: “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose.” Dr. Seuss

The Canowindra Phoenix Pink Morning Tea was a great success.

Pink Morning Tea: The Canowindra Phoenix raised $670.25 for the McGrath Foundation last Thursday. Raffle winners were: Melanie Stanbury, Chloe Matchett, Janice Paul, Robyn from Garden of Roses Cafe, Patricia Stacey, David Answar, Bubba and Bear Kids Boutique and Fran French. Morning Swim: 3 days a week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 6-8am. Commences on the 1st of November, all children must be supervised by adults during these times. Benefits of smiling: Smiling is contagious, lowers stress and anxiety, releases endorphins and you will be more attractive. Joke of the week: Why was 6 afraid of 7? Because 7, 8, 9! Got a good joke, send it in to editor@canowindraphoenix.com.au Love your liver: This organ flushes out the bad but you can help it do its job right by limiting alcohol, exercise, drink lots of water, drink green tea, have porridge for breakfast and snack on berries.

Be prepared for unpredictable weather: Essential Energy recommends households have a storm emergency kit ready that includes: • A torch with a supply of batteries • Candles and waterproof matches • A portable radio with spare batteries to keep informed of situation • Non-perishable food, can opener and drinking water • Spare warm dry clothing • First Aid kit and essential medication • A list of emergency contacts Thankyou: To the following people who helped over the long weekend. Firstly, the NON show society committee members: Mark Brown, Chris Daly, Len Hamilton, Bill Watson, Shane and Heather Tobin, Anna McNamara, Olivia McNamara, Joanna Balcombe, Kelton Morgan-Smith, Eddie Brown, Rosanne Holmes, Peggy Beath and Sue Beath. Secondly, the Canowindra PA & H committee members: Kylie McNamara, Phil Balcombe, Greg Hamilton, Sam Stranger, Stephen Russell and James Russell. In addition to the above people, three very special helpers, Kerrie Smith, Brett Morgan and Brett Trayhurn. Their efforts over the weekend were amazing. Thanks again Geoffrey Beath President/ Canowindra Showground & Racecourse Trust

Di Slattery: I will be here at the Bowling Club, I will be sure to bet on a New Zealand horse if there is one.

Radka Tatterson: I will be participating in the Bowling Club Day and I will be sure to have a couple of drinks and a bet.

Linda Miller: I will be spending it at the Bowling Club but I won’t be having a bet as I don’t know how.

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CABONNE DAROO BUSINESS AWARDS 2016

Canowindra Finalists Open Day 16 Nov 4-6pm

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71 Gaskill St, Canowindra NSW 2804 m: 0450 122 266 t: Deli Lama 02 6344 1006 www.mhcanowindra.com.au Tommy Jeffs has done wonders for the main street of Canowindra, with his Deli Lama being a finalist in excellence in hospitality and his new establishment Montrose House, a finalist in two categories of best new business and excellence in hospitality. Renovating the old River Bank gallery has been the main focus of the past twelve months and the transformation has been nothing short of amazing. Now catering for local parties, wedding anniversaries, Christmas parties and much, much more Montrose House is becoming well known across the region and gives people another reason to visit Canowindra.

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LAWRENCE’S Mon - Fri 7.30am - 6pm Sat - Sun 8am - 4pm Canowindra Preschool has been an integral part of the children of Canowindra’s lives for nearly 60 years. Our Educators and Committee are dedicated to delivering a quality early childhood education. This hard work and passion has been rewarded as the Preschool has this week received ‘Exceeding’ in their Assessment and Rating by the State Government. We are always looking at ways we can improve and expand our service, and with lots of building work happening over the next 12 months, the future is bright and exciting at Canowindra Preschool. The Pre School welcomes all families to our Open Day on 16th November from 4-6pm.

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Lawrence’s IGA has played an integral part in the Canowindra community now for many years. IGA has supported and continues to support many of the local clubs, associations, and community groups in the town as well as generously contributing through Community Chest to many groups in need. Employing a range of people from all ages, it is seen as a good training ground for many who start in these roles whilst still at school. With their opening hours across all days of the week, IGA provides a vital service to the village of Canowindra, and deserves being a finalist in three categories of best ongoing business, excellence in service operations, and contribution to Cabonne.

Adloyalty would like to take the opportunity to congratulate all nominees and finalists for the 2016 Daroo Awards. As a small business ourselves we love the opportunity to celebrate business success as well as to reflect on the past year - and 2016 has been a big year for Adloyalty! Securing the opportunity to deliver the Discover the Riches campaign for Cabonne Council that showcases the assets and attractions of our local villages was something our entire team was exceptionally proud of. Since then we have gone onto design the new logo for the Orange Regional Museum and have just delivered a large Social Media training program on behalf of Parkes Shire Council. The Adloyalty Creative team continues to grow with our second design office opening in Wagga Wagga in early October and we are now finalising the launch of our new business arm, Adloyalty Lead Generation which will see the Adloyalty team blossom into a team of 14 highly specialised experts.

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Windowrie Wins

Recently released 2015 Windowrie ‘Family Reserve’ Pinot Noir ($30) was awarded the Trophy for the Best Pinot Noir of the Show at the 2016 Orange Wine Show. “This is the inaugural release of this wine and to have been presented a trophy along with two gold medals is more than we could have hoped for,” commented Windowrie’s Jason O’Dea. The first gold medal was awarded at the prestigious 2016 Sydney Royal Wine Show in July and was one of only five gold medals in the class. “Top awards were fresh, bright and complex,” commented the judging panel. Last week’s Orange Wine Show Pinot Noir was judged by Chairman Gary Baldwin, Alison Eisermann MW, Nick O’Leary and Associate Luisa Machielse. The Pinot Noir class comprised 32 wines, reflecting the increasing importance of the variety in Orange; “Top awards (in the pinot noir class) showed good primary fresh fruit,” said the judges. “Our Pinot Noir is made from a parcel of grapes grown on the north eastern slopes of Mount Canobolas situated at an elevation of 950 metres. The vineyard is starting to mature, having been planted in 1999 with Pinot Noir clones 114, 115 and MV6.” “We are aiming to make a balanced and harmonious Pinot Noir that is representative of the vineyard site,” explained Windowrie Winemaker, Anthony D’Onise. “We are looking to draw out flavours of raspberry through to dark cherry alongside herbs,

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spice and a touch of char. The comments from the judges from Sydney and Orange are really pleasing, and show we are certainly on the right track.” The new Pinot Noir joins Windowrie ‘Family Reserve’ Chardonnay, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Gris. Another award to add to Windowrie’s collection: • Trophy: Best Pinot Noir of the Show, Orange Wine Show 2016 • Top Gold Medal, Class 9, Orange Wine Show 2016 • Gold Medal, Class 21, Sydney Royal Wine Show 2016 Windowrie is one of Cowra region’s founding winemakers, established by the O’Dea family in 1988, the business experienced considerable success, allowing them to build a winery in 1999, which was certified organic in 2008. The Windowrie range now comprises the ‘Family Reserve’ and ‘The Mill’ range. Jason O’Dea also makes the ‘Pig In The House’ organic brand, which has been awarded the NASSA Organic Wine of the Year Trophy.

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Open Garden Day The Open Garden Day was a huge success yet again. Seven gardens were open to the public around Canowindra as well as lunches, morning tea and afternoon tea being served at Canowindra High School. A big thank you to all of those who helped out on the day and organising the event. An extended thanks to all of the garden owners for opening their gardens to the public and for all of the time they have spent on making them look fantastic. An estimate of 170 people wandered through the gardens with 90 of those having lunch at the Canowindra High School. The P&C raised over $5000 for the event, which will be put towards projects to help benefit students. Winners of the raffle were: 1st Prize: Painting-Myrie Upton 2nd Prize: Gift Voucher-Angela Ellis 3rd Prize: Plants-Judy Penfold

Nancy Grant, Vicki Grant, Heather Tobin and Pauline Yani enjoying their day at the Open Gardens on the weekend

CABONNE DAROO BUSINESS AWARDS 2016

Canowindra Finalists

YBM would like to extend our congratulations to all of the 2016 finalists for Daroo Business Awards. There are a large number of YBM clients who are finalists, and excitingly we have three local YBM staff members who are finalists for 2016 Employee of the Year. Furthermore, we would like to thank the community for our nomination, and subsequent selection as finalists, for both Excellence in Service and Best Business in Cabonne. Our clients and our team are key to YBM’s ability to provide outstanding services, in all matters tax, superannuation, business and financial planning. We strongly believe that there are enormous benefits to providing high level professional services in smaller communities. Our aim is to provide local, high value services that allow individuals and businesses alike to pursue their goals, whether in business growth, personal wealth, tax management or retirement.

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RURAL ROUNDUP Local Property Sells Under The Hammer Jemalong Wool Weekly Market Update

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This week saw just over 34,000 bales offered nationally. The market reacted with further price rises, leaving the NRI 13 cents dearer for the week at 1372 c/kg. Unlike in recent sales where it has been the finer microns enjoying most of the price rises, this week saw gains across the entire merino micron spectrum, with 16.5 to 23.0 microns enjoying rises of between 15 and 30 cents, and again premiums were evident for the lower CVH lots. Merino skirtings were generally 20 to 30 cents dearer for the week, with the most buyer interest centred on the FNF (<2%) stylish lots. Merino cardings received excellent buyer support on a limited offering, with rises of between 15 and 25 cents recorded for the week. A large stylish selection of washing lambs offered in Fremantle attracted very strong competition and as a result were quoted up to 50 dearer compared to the previous sale. The crossbreds market remained generally unchanged on a limited offering. Next week’s national offering is significantly larger with nearly 45,000 bales on offer.

“Innisvale”, a local property located on the Nangar Road was sold under auction on Thursday 20th at the Canowindra Services Club. The property consisting of 749 acres, represented an opportunity to buy into the local market with a property which is highly suited to a range of grazing and cropping enterprises in a very productive region of the Central West of NSW. Bidding started at $800,000 and the final bid was $1,710,000, which far exceeded the agent’s expectations. The new owners are husband and wife Sandy Moss and Sam Lawson who currently reside at Mossvale, and Adam Boyd was the vendor.

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RURAL ROUNDUP Be On The Lookout For Stock Health Issues With the recent rains there are a number of health issues with stock to be on the lookout for. With clover present in many paddocks, some method of bloat control may need to be considered. Also, the same conditions will cause Pulpy Kidney, which is often confused with bloat. You can vaccinate all cattle with 5 in 1 vaccine, every 2-3 months in these risk periods, as well as putting out bloat blocks. Fly control will be important as well, and you should remember to secure your product early as they will come under supply pressure.

Now is also the time to start your fallow commencement for 2017 if you want to have any chance at all in getting on top of annual grasses. The advantage of spraying now is in controlling many annual grasses and broadleaf weeds prior to them setting seed. Don’t skimp on rates, if in doubt lift the rate. In relation to the cattle and sheep sales out of the Forbes Livestock Centre, Paul Breen, KMWL Forbes said, “With all of the wet weather we have been expecting high yardings, however apart from one week where we had in excess of 40,000 sheep,

the yardings have been unexpectedly low. This week saw 20,000 lambs and 6,000 mutton, with prices around $10 up to $165 and old lambs whilst back to $178, were still up $8.00 on last week.” Paul said, “Cattle have been easing with 550 kg steers selling for around $3.17kg and $3.25 for prime cattle, which is around a $0.70 drop. The numbers for cattle are still fluctuating, and on Friday 11th November we are holding a store cattle sale at Carcoar, based on last month’s yarding of 3500, we should have around a similar yarding.”

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Spring has sprung and the grass has risen, now is the time to ensure that your mowers are ready for action.

For 4 stroke mowers: • check the oil and change if black; • top up if the oil is low; • check the air filter and if dirty change or clean as per the instruction manual. • For the cutting blades, seek assistance by asking them to hold the handle on the ground to tip the mower with the spark plugs in the air and then check the cutting blades, and if worn or broken replace them.

For 2 stroke mowers: • check the blades again • fill with the correct fuel • check the air filter, and if broken, turn the fuel tap on and wait 2 minutes to see if there is a fuel leak, prime, set the throttle and start. Then stop the motor and turn the fuel off. If there is a fuel leak or the mower fails to start after 6 pulls of the starting rope, it is important to get the machine serviced. In between using your mower make sure to store it under cover to keep it in good condition.

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Locals Meet Scott Barrett And Senator Fiona Nash

Around 40 people attended a drinks night at Montrose House on Thursday 20th to meet with local candidate Scott Barrett and Senator Fiona Nash, Deputy Leader of the Nationals, Minister for Regional Development, Minister for Local Government and Territories and Minister for Regional Communications. Scott thanked everybody in attendance for their support, and said how honoured he was to be the local candidate for Orange in the upcoming by election. Whilst there have been a number of challenges during the lead up time, including the greyhounds and the amalgamation issue, Scott said “At the end of the day it is all about the local communities that I would be representing, the local issues, including roads, hospitals and education and I will be pushing for greater representation for these local communities in Parliament if I am successful in being elected.” Both Senator Nash and Scott fielded questions from those in attendance including the Cranky Rock Dam, which Sena-

tor Nash said was very high on Barnaby Joyce’s list, some local issues with connectivity with Telstra and the amalgamation issue of Cabonne, Orange and Blayney Councils. Senator Nash said “I particularly want to change how we look at regional communities. In particular we are looking at how we can invest in regional Australia, as currently regional areas are making a huge contribution to the economy, and not just having a policy of propping them up. This is so our children, and our grandchildren either stay in the local areas or come back once they have finished their university degrees. I have a very close working relationship with Barnaby Joyce, the leader of the Nationals, which augers well for the whole party, and enables us to concentrate on the issues to hand which affect rural Australia.” Senator Nash who lives just south of Cowra, said, “There is no better place to live than in the rural areas.”

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COMPUTER Bytes BACKUPS You have probably been told many times before of the importance of backups, if your computer has a major issue or you get an encryption Trojan that means you could lose your valuable information. The trick is some information you can retrieve from the cloud such as iTunes purchases, yet Dropbox could re-encrypt itself. Best thing to use is the built in windows backup feature to a portable USB hard disk or copy files to a USB flash drive. Photographs and documents are too precious to lose to failures or virus.

The mild, moist spring weather we’ve had across our region has really favoured some plants in the garden. One of those that has caught my eye is wisteria. I’ve noticed wisteria vines growing over fences, pergolas, sheds and trees that are absolutely covered in the beautiful cascading, fragrant blue flowers. There are a range of wisteria types-the most common being the blue/purple flowering Chinese cultivars, but there are also more delicate pink and white flowering Japanese cultivars. Climbing plants have a role to play in most gardens, although you’ll need a fair bit of space and a strong structure to support the vigorous Wisteria. Other climbing plants that can be used to cover ugly fences or building walls include Boston Ivy, climbing Roses, Honeysuckle, Mandevilla and Clematis. Mandevilla laxa (Chillian jasmine) is a deciduous, quick growing climber that produces a magnificent show of white, trumpet shaped flowers in summer. Although vulnerable to late frosts, I have one growing on supporting wire against a north facing brick wall in my garden. I also have a range of white and pink flowering Clematis montana vines growing around verandah posts in the garden, that are budded up now and will be covered in flowers soon. There are some striking, larger flowered hybrid Clematis jackmanii that come in purple, pink, red and yellow flowering forms, and which can give you two phases of flowering (in spring and autumn) if managed well. All of the above climbers are deciduous and if you need an evergreen climber to more “permanently” cover a fence, wall or other structure, the options in our climate are a bit more limited. Chinese star jasmine is a hardy, evergreen climber with glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant, star shaped white flowers in spring/summer. Banksia roses (small yellow or white flowers) are another option, as is Hardenbergia-an Australian native climbing or groundcovering plant that is available in violet or white flowering cultivars. Ian Rogan Millthorpe Garden Nursery

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BE Seen

Anne Ward, Sue Harris and Rob Pearce at Montrose House on Thursday night

Doug Nash, Senator Fiona Nash and Peter Grant at Montrose House on Thursday night

Natalie Pace with sister Rachel Pace at her confirmation on the weekend

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WHAT’S On 14-30 Oct

Orange Wine Festival: A two week program with over 90 events including some much loved favourites such as the Orange Wine Show Tasting, Wine in the Vines and the Festival Night Market. For more information and to book tickets visit www.orangewinefestival.com.au

27 Oct

Bingo at Canowindra Bowlo Club at 11am. Phone 6344 1605 for more info.

27 Oct

Thursday Afternoon Social Bowls: 1.30 for a 2pm start. All welcome. Phone 6344 1605 for more info.

28 Oct

Canowindra Food Basket every Friday @ United Church Hall 9.30am12pm.

28 Oct

Canowindra Services Club Market Night Meat Trays and Members Badge Draw

29 Oct

Harvest in the Pavilion Markets: 9am-12pm in the Pavilion at the Cowra Show Ground.

29 Oct

Canowindra Historical Society Meeting: 10am at the Museum.

1 Nov

Melbourne Cup at Eat Your Greens: Canapes on arrival followed by a 2 course lunch. Sweeps, guest speaker, best dressed prizes and the race live. Fill a table of 10 and receive a free bottle of sparkling. Bookings essential phone 0428 595 259 or email info@eatyourgreens.com.au

1 Nov

Melbourne Cup Luncheon at Canowindra Services Club: Hot and cold buffet with a selection of prawns, oysters, seafood, cold meats and fresh salads. $30 per head. Bookings essential by Friday 28th October.

1 Nov

Melbourne Cup Luncheon & Fashion Parade: Canowindra Golf Club. Tickets $25 available at Saffi or the Golf Club.

3 Nov

Inkability Free Delivery Day: Phone 6360 4049 to put your order in.

4 Nov

Monster Market Night at Canowindra Services Club.

4 Nov

Daroo Business Awards 2016 Gala Presentation Evening: 6.30pm at Cumnock Showground. To book tickets visit www.trybooking.com enter Daroo.

6 Nov

Reverend Canon Jono’s Farewell Lunch: At Canowindra Services Club 12.30pm. Tickets $25. To book with Gill Stone please phone 6344 2661 before 28th October.

16 Nov

Canowindra Business Chamber Meeting: 6pm at Magge Designs.

26 Nov

Two Kings Dinner & Show: Roy Orbison & Elvis Presley cover show staring Mike Winkworth at Canowindra Services Club. Dinner and Show from 7pm.

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CANOWINDRA SPORT

FOR SALE BOC MMA 130P Manual Arc Welder 10Amp Brand New In Box $200 Phil & Teds Double Pram $150 Call 0403 270 995 Melbourne Cup Luncheon & Fashion Parade at Canowindra Golf Club. Tickets are $25 and available at Saffi or Golf Club 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, Cladding, Rooms, Carports (BL83737C) As on TV. Phone 6341 3122 www.pictonbros.com.au WINE BARRELS FOR SALE Half wine barrels $130 each Full wine barrels $250 each Ph: Parkes Brick & Pavers 6862 2253

COMMUNITY Notices The Anglican and Uniting Churches of Canowindra and surrounding districts. Sunday 30 October 2016 ~ THE TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 8am St Matthew’s Anglican Church Woodstock 9.30am All Saints’ Anglican Church Canowindra 11.15am Cranbury Community Uniting Church 2.30pm Welsh Memorial Uniting Church Eugowra 3pm Arise Ministries Church Service at Peace Memorial Uniting Church Canowindra Thursday 3 November 10am Morning Worship at Peace Memorial Uniting Church Canowindra Friday 4 November 9.30 - noon Foodbasket at Canowindra Uniting Church Hall

Left to Right: Di Mooney, Betty Jenkins, Radka Tatterson, Heather Hoad, Sheryn O’Malveney; Bottom Row: Mary Gosper, Alison Cutcliffe all enjoying the Topsy Turvy Bowls Day On Tuesday.

CANOWINDRA BOWLS

Presidents Day was a success with 16 teams competing with winners on the day being Chris Milburn’s team from Cowra and the runners up were the Canowindra team of Steve Fisher, Matthew Lawrence and Pat Kennedy. Round winners were teams from Grenfell, Cudal and Woodstock. Thanks to the board members and ladies who assisted with catering on the day. A special thank you to Ron Lynch who donated a box of goodies for the raffle and for selling tickets. Saturday’s mixed pairs game was played with Matt McMullen and Marg Gosper winning 27-18 against Matthew Lawrence and Jodie Trimbell. On Tuesday November 1st there will be mixed mufti bowls of 12 ends at 9.00am for a 9.30am start. $10 per person with lunch included. Raffles and sweeps for Melbourne Cup day. Mixed mufti bowls will continue this Thursday October 27 with names in by 1.30pm for 2.00pm start. All welcome. Depending on numbers a jackpot will commence and will carry on from week to week until won. Barefoot twilight bowls will also continue this Friday October 28 with names in by 5.30pm for 6.00pm start.

Coming events: Footy tipping party this Saturday October 29 starting at 5.30pm. Sunday November 20. Skirts Vs. Shirts annual challenge, playing for the club shield, kindly supplied by Barry Rose. Teams of triples with games of 15 ends, 9am for 9.30am start. $20 per person with lunch included. Wednesday badge draw is $250 and Friday badge draw is $200. Bingo this Thursday 11am.

WOMENS BOWLS

Tipsy, Topsy, Turvy bowls day full of fun and laughter. Winners of the day were Orange City and the Runners-up were Sandra Priest’s team from Forbes. The Lucky Numbers were Joice McNaught, Judy Houghton, Maryanne Sevy, Yvonne Johnston and Jan Kierenacki. The Spider winner to President Betty’s bowl was Daph Bryant. Raffle winners were: 1st prize Slow Cooker: Heather Hoad, 2nd prize Box of groceries: Diane Clark (Cowra), 3rd Prize Bag: Anne Mackay (Forbes). A special thanks to Shirley Robson, Ron Lynch and Ellen Petty for donating the raffle prizes. Best Dressed lady: Sheryn O’Malveney. Neatest card: Parkes Railway Diggers. Messiest card: Daph Bryant.

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CANOWINDRA SPORT TEAM PENNING

The NSW Team Yarding Championships were held on the 22nd and 23rd October at Bribbaree, with local Pat Randell winning the championship. Pat was awarded a trophy saddle sponsored by Matthew Murray Riverina Saddlery worth $3900 after being the overall highest scorer for the weekend, after placing 1st and 5th in round one and 2nd and 3rd place in round three. Pat along with his team also had the quickest time over the weekend with a 30.78sec run. A huge congratulations to Pat on his win!

SQUASH

The Squash Club is now under new management with Sue Johnson taking on the president role, Kassie Wythes as secretary, Ken Stanley as treasurer and Amber Meurs Club Captain. Squash is played Monday and Thursday evenings and everybody is welcome to come along and have a go. If you want to practice between games the lights work through a cold coin donation and 3 coins will give you roughly 23 minutes. Over the weekend six members from the Club played in Bathurst with Amber Meurs taking out A grade Ladies Title. Next meeting will be held on December 5th and the Christmas Party will be on the 18th December.