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Waking up to a sky full of colourful balloons is an unusual sight for some, but not for the local residents of Canowindra as we celebrate the 8th annual Canowindra International Balloon Challenge. The annual event will run from the 18th25th April and is set to attract thousands of visitors into town. This year there is an exciting new addition to the event being the Hummingbird Balloon. The hummingbird has come all the way from Albuquerque, New Mexico, to feature in this year’s international event. Canowindra is known for being Australia’s Ballooning Capital and there is no wonder

why with the perfect ballooning conditions. “Canowindra is situated in a basin, which means the high winds mostly pass over the top thus the winds are generally calm. The road network is also extremely good for retrieving the balloons after they land,” Organiser Jan Kerr said. The Balloon Glow will have performances by several dance groups including our local Alikinetic group, Fire dancers and a laser light show to name just a few of the attractions. Inflate your interest, expand your knowledge and keep one eye on the sky!

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Canowindra is the Wiradjuri word for ‘home’ and we hope that is what it becomes for you while on your stay in our beautiful town. Canowindra will be a buzz with balloons filling the skies in the early hours of the morning. Awake early to be delighted with views like no other, colourful arrays of balloons float over head and the roar of the flames to keep them afloat is an experience like no other. After chasing the balloons to capture the picture perfect moment spend the rest of your day exploring our iconic little village. Dating back to the 19th century our bendy street takes you back in time.

Call into our many pubs and cafes available and enjoy a country style home cooked meal and coffee, you won’t be disappointed. Delve into history a bit more and visit the only dedicated fish fossil museum in the southern hemisphere, The Age of Fishes Museum. The 360 million year old fossils were found here in our backyard.

Wander down the main street and you will soon understand what all the fuss is about with the friendly locals making you feel quite at home. A community that form together like no other you will be sure to love the locals as much as we do. While enjoying all of what Canowindra has to offer be sure to go on a drive to enjoy the scenic country side. Canowindra is mostly made up of a farming community with the rich soil being perfect for vineyards and pastures. While on your stay really immerse yourself in our culture by enjoying some of our local produce and wine. Our home is now your home. Enjoy your stay!

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THUMBS UP THUMBS DOWN THUMBS UP To all of the Staff at the Canowindra Health Centre for going above and beyond for caring for the community. We all appreciate what you do so much.

THUMBS UP To the volunteers who came from Sydney to help at the Primary School and Community Garden. The community really appreciate all of your support.

THUMBS UP To the Easter holidays this weekend!

THUMBS UP To the Kinellar Stud for winning a trifecta at the Royal Easter Show.

THUMBS UP To Joanna Balcombe for winning the Junior Judging at the Royal Easter Show. Wow, what an achievement! THUMBS UP To having an excuse to eat chocolate for breakfast this Sunday.

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Congratulations: To local lady Deirdre White who won our Family Pass to The Sydney Royal Easter Show – enjoy the show and bring us back a showbag! Make it, Bake it, Grow it Market: Are calling for stall holders for the markets on 22nd and 23rd April in Canowindra, contact Deb Rutter on 0487 801 767. Big Win: PJL Group won Outstanding Supplier at last week’s 2017 NSW Mining Industry and Supplier Awards – a great win for a local company who supports sporting and community groups in Canowindra. Home and Community Care Raffle Winners: 1st Prize Lyn Russell, 2nd Prize Ian Brown and 3rd Prize Margaret Hamilton. Full list of winners on our website. Contact Home and Community Care on 6344 1199. Fun Balloon Fact: A balloon flight is a one way trip, as balloons fly where the winds take them. Good Friday: The Old Vic Inn is holding an Easter Seafood Extravaganza on Friday 14th April with platters of hot and cold seafood available direct from the Sydney Fish Markets! Sky High: The Canowindra Arts are holding another exhibition from 14th – 27th April from 10am-4pm at the Old IGA Store in Gaskill St, head along and check out the

varied works, styles and mediums. Well Done: Inland Digital our printing supplier has been nominated as a finalist in the 2017 Western NSW Regional Business Awards in the category for Excellence in Innovation – Good luck to Lawrence and the team! Tallulah’s Living Colour Cabaret: There are still tickets available for this great event on Friday 21st April, drop into the Phoenix Office and grab one today and help to raise funds and awareness for autism. Cabonne Country Balloon Glow: Is on Saturday 22nd April @ The Canowindra Oval. Local Canowindra residents can prepurchase their tickets for $15 at The Age of Fishes Museum up until Wednesday 19th April. You can also purchase tickets online at www.canowindrachallenge.org.au or at the gate on the night. Did you know: Last year Australian’s spent $3 billion at Easter on chocolate eggs and gifts for their loved ones. Look to the Skies: Balloons will be flying from 18th-25th April and launching at 6.006.30am and 3.30-4.00pm each day – so keep your eyes peeled and see how many you can spot. We would love to see your balloon photos just tag us @TheCanowindraPhoenix on Facebook and Instagram.

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Sophie Wright (Year 2) A lot!! I hope the Easter Bunny brings lots of white chocolate, it’s my favourite!

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Thursday 13th April 10.30am The Lego Batman Movie 12.15pm The Boss Baby 2.05pm The Lego Batman Movie 3.50pm Beauty and the Beast 6.15pm Kong: Skull Island 8.25pm Beauty and the Beast Friday 14th April 10.05am Peppa Pig My First Cinema Experience: Peppa’s Australian Holiday 11.30am The Lego Batman Movie 1.10pm The Boss Baby 3.00pm Beauty and the Beast 5.25pm The Lego Batman Movie 7.15pm Beauty and the Beast Saturday 15th April 10.05am Peppa Pig My First Cinema Experience: Peppa’s Australian Holiday 11.30am The Lego Batman Movie 1.10pm The Boss Baby 3.00pm Beauty and the Beast 5.25pm The Lego Batman Movie 7.10pm Beauty and the Beast 9.30pm Lion Sunday 16th April 10.30am Peppa Pig My First Cinema Experience: Peppa’s Australian Holiday 11.50am The Boss Baby 1.40pm Beauty and the Beast 4.00pm Hidden Figures 6.15pm The Lego Batman Movie 7.55pm Beauty and the Beast Monday 17th April 10.30am Beauty and the Beast 12.55pm The Lego Batman Movie 2.40pm Power Rangers 5.00pm Beauty and the Beast 7.30pm Logan 7.55pm Beauty and the Beast Tuesday 18th April 10.30am Peppa Pig My First Cinema Experience: Peppa’s Australian Holiday - Mums and Bubs 12.00pm The Lego Batman Movie 1.40pm Beauty and the Beast 4.00pm Lion 6.10pm The Boss Baby 8.00pm Beauty and the Beast SESSIONS & TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

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Cabonne Mayor Ian Gosper with the Cabonne Youth of the Month Bronte Chown.

Cabonne Youth Of The Month

Cudal’s Bronte Chown has been named Cabonne Youth of the Month and there’s no wonder after Bronte raised a massive $4,300 for the Leukemia Foundation. Bronte attends Molong Central School where she shaved her head to raise money for the Worlds Greatest Shave. Cabonne Mayor Ian Gosper who was present at the School when Bronte shaved her head for the special event said, “Bronte had the entire school community behind her, chanting her name as she had her head shaved”. Bronte is an inspiration to all as she volunteered her time and effort towards selling raffle tickets and second hand items to help raise money for charity. Bronte also gave a number of speeches about the devastating effects of leukemia and the importance of participating in the Worlds Greatest Shave to the Molong Rotary, Cudal-Cargo Lions Club and her school. “In addition to her fantastic fundraising effort, she also donated her hair to Variety Australia,” said Cr Gosper.

Bronte is known as a diligent student who applies herself to all aspects of school, including being a keen sportsperson. She has played soccer for Cudal District Soccer for the past five years and represents Cudal Swimming Club in competitions. Cr Gosper said “Bronte is a communityminded young person with maturity beyond her years, she is a credit to herself and her family and an inspiration to her peers and the wider Cabonne community,” he said. The Cabonne Youth of the Month award recognises young achievers in the Cabonne area. Applicants show scholastic achievements, sporting achievements, leadership skills and community involvement at a school age. All recipients of this award then compete against one another to become the Cabonne Youth Ambassador announced on Australia Day. Congratulations Bronte Chown on a wonderful achievement!

Two Big Days For Harness Racing

The Forbes Diggers Harness Racing Club will be presenting two big race meetings on Anzac Day, 25th April and the TAB Carnival of Cups Market Day on 30th April. The club welcomed Braden Sullivan as its new President this year as Robert Parsons has stepped down from the role. Forbes Harness Racing has one of the youngest committee in NSW with Melissa Sullivan as Treasurer and Emma Gaffney as Secretary. Forbes has a strong team of harness racing trainers and drivers. The club is grateful for all the help the committee and volunteers put in to make events happen, as well as its sponsors. Forbes Services Memo-

rial Club are the major sponsors and have been for many years. The Forbes RSL sub-branch is a big supporter of the Anzac Day Race Meeting when a ceremony is held to commemorate Anzac Day and pay respects. One of the feature races on Anzac Day will be the Neville Pellow Memorial Race. The club will also be helping at the Good Friday Camel Races and will be running their Calcutta. The TAB Day on 30th April will feature a market day. You can follow the club on Facebook, Forbes Diggers Harness Racing Club, with daily posts.

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Meg Austin, Jo Balcombe and Victoria Patterson at the Sydney Royal Easter Show.

Canowindra Trifecta at Sydney Royal Easter Show

This year Canowindra was well represented at the Sydney Royal Easter Show with many locals competing at the event. Young Joanna Balcombe won the Junior Judging in the meat sheep category, which is a tremendous achievement at such a high level of competition. “It is an honour to receive this and it is good to see my improvements over the years as I have been doing this for a while now,” Joanna said. The junior judges were required to judge the lambs in 8 minutes and place them in order. 9 people were then chosen to speak in front of an audience about why they placed them in that order. Jo will now compete at Nationals at the Melbourne Royal Show in September and is looking to continue her interest in agriculture by studying on further at university with a Bachelor of Agriculture. Kinellar White Suffolk and Poll Dorset Stud had the winning trifecta, winning Grand Champion White Suffolk Ram, first

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in Pair of Rams White Suffolk and first in Sires Progeny Group. “It is such a great achievement and is really the pinnacle of what the stud has done,” Brett Douglas said. With a number of other wins Kinellar stud are now looking to the next big event. “Dubbo show will be next, it’s NSW biggest sheep show and we are hoping to win Supreme Champion again,” Brett Douglas said. Canowindra's Showgirl Meg Austin was also competing at the Royal Easter Show in the State Showgirl competition. “I couldn’t be prouder to represent the Canowindra Community,” Meg Austin said. Meg was kept very busy over the weekend attending official showgirl events at the Children’s Westmead Hospital, Government House and events at the show throughout the day. A massive congratulations to everyone for representing Canowindra so well!

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Coming into the cooler months there is nothing better than holding a nice warm cup of coffee. Two new shops have opened near Canowindra and they are unique, delightful and cosy. One of the best kept secrets in the area is a little shop that opened in Cargo mid January this year, Timber Tales. Carmen McNab, the young lady who runs the show, has been looking for a place to open a coffee bar and gift shop in Central West NSW for a while now. Her late husband Murray was a Canowindra boy, that’s why her heart is knitted to the area, she says. “Before Christmas last year I worked for a few months at a coffee shop in Longreach QLD. Man, I missed the hills. Any hills! But I learned to appreciate living and working in a small country community. Back to basics where people are friendly, give a helping hand when needed, love their dogs and farming toys and only get stressed when the wife can’t back a trailer!” Carmen laughed. Exploring the Cabonne area Carmen fell in love with the old General Store in Cargo, a gem from 1879. “I called it Timber Tales because there is a lot of wood in here, it is a warm material and welcoming and I feel everything here tells a story. The old wooden floor boards, the original front counter, old mate getting a cuppa on the way to a clearing sale,” Carmen said. Walking through the old entrance door will give you the feeling of being taken back in time. Besides yummy cakes and freshly roasted coffee, Timber Tales sells a selection of unique giftware, local produce, art & craft and handmade recycled furniture by Rustic Notions.

Carmen at her unique shop 'Timber Tales' located in Cargo.

Jodie and Keiran of 2 Sugars Espresso Bar in Cowra

“My favorite time of the day is early mornings when the town is waking up. I open at 7 and start getting my regular customers now which is great, often they ring on their way to work and their coffee will be waiting for them when they come through Cargo.” Just a short drive to Cowra you will find another hidden treasure. Recently opening its doors is 2 Sugars Espresso. An inner city Melbourne/Sydney vibe with good old fashioned country service and hospitality. Owners Keiran and Jodie felt a need for a café at this end of Cowra for those early morning risers. “We have a fresh take on takeaway. You won’t get a hamburger or chips here but you will get freshly prepared meals,” Jodie said. 2 Sugars Espresso bake everything fresh and daily using in season produce and catering to the weather conditions on the day. "We use fresh local produce and cater to seasonal weather and conditions. Therefore avoiding a stagnant but ever changing and exciting menu." Keiran and Jodie have sought far and wide to source the best quality coffee beans. Cleanskin coffee from Brisbane where the perfect fit as they only accept the top 10% of coffee beans imported into Australia, to ensure the best quality for their customers. To accompany the perfect coffee select a homemade good with vegetarian and gluten free options available. As you walk in door in the early hours of the morning be greeted with the fresh aroma of ground coffee, baked goods in the oven and a friendly smile, you will immediately feel warm and at home at 2 Sugars Espresso. Follow us on Facebook/ 2 Sugars Espresso Bar.

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Volunteers Come To Canowindra

The Big Lift a volunteering organisation at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) have been paying it forward to rural communities including Canowindra. The Big Lift brought 10 students to Canowindra over the weekend to volunteer at the Public School assisting the P&C with the installation of an outdoor teaching space, tidying pathways and installing blinds in the school kitchen. They then set off to Canowindra's Community Garden to assist in a number of gardening tasks such as planting and weeding. “The aim of the weekend trip was to allow our students to reflect back on the concept of ‘community’ and what it means to them. Many of our students agreed that it was fascinating to see how much loyalty and support was present in the upkeep of the community garden and public school and that support at this level is a lot harder to see in the city,” Communications Director Adam Wilson said. The student run volunteer organisation offers a unique learning experience by helping out rural communities where help is needed the most. “Our aim is to inspire and show students how easy, fun and rewarding it is to give back to others, provide an opportunity to develop a sense of civic duty and leader-

ship; connect city and international students with other parts of Australia and to discover and learn more about the country and its people; allow students to meet new, diverse and yet like-minded people; and allow students to challenge and personally develop themselves” Adam Wilson said. All of the volunteers thoroughly enjoyed their experience and stay in Canowindra. “We would all love to come back! The trip was an incredible success.” The group of Volunteers said. On behalf of the Canowindra community thank you for making a difference in rural communities including our own.

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Celebrate Easter Your Way Easter is celebrated throughout the world in so many different ways and there is no right or wrong way to do it. For Aussies it is often the first school holiday break since Christmas so families take the opportunity to get away. Whether the holiday period is spent going to church, searching for Easter Eggs, spending time with family or lamb marking for some families on the land. Many hands make light work dads always seem to say. In Sweden their Easter is much like Halloween as they dress up as Easter witches, in Corfu Greece they have a tradition of ‘Pot Throwing’ where they take pots and pans and throw them out their windows smashing them on the streets. In Florence, Italy a wagon is dragged through the streets by a white oxen until it reaches the Cathedral. Bulgaria have egg fights and in Germany they display their Easter eggs on trees. You choose how to celebrate this Easter.

A volunteers group 'The Big Lift' from the University of Technology Sydney, helping at the Canowindra Community Garden.

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Taneil Thornberry with Skydiveoz instructor Casey as they jump out of a plane at 14,000ft.

Those Who Don’t Jump Will Never Fly! Skydiving is an experience like no other and our journalist Taneil gave flying a go. Jumping out of a perfectly good aeroplane isn’t on everybody’s bucket list, but it should be! Time stands still as you float above ground 14,000ft up in the air, taking the world in from a complete new perspective. Adrenaline fills your body and you literally feel like you are floating on cloud nine. As you tumble through free fall for about 60 seconds this would have to be the most exhilarating experiences you can have. Falling through clouds, plummeting towards the ground of speeds up to 300km/ hr until finally the parachute takes flight and pulls you back up to a place of tranquility as you look to the horizons in complete awe. “Hands down the best experience I have ever had! The adrenaline is one thing but the pure beauty and being able to see the countryside from a different perspective is

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Understanding Strata Property Part 2 Last month we looked into the history of strata units, this month we will touch on some of the changes made in 2016 to NSW Strata Laws. As a quarter of NSW's population live in, owns or manages strata property it is worth being aware of the changes. There have been up to 90 changes the ones that caught my eye are: • For owners to sell the strata block to developers only 75% of owners are required to vote for a proposal rather than the old model which allowed only one dissenting owner stopping development. • The new “model” by-laws are more pet friendly. • Owner's corporations will be able to clamp down on problem car parking, being able to make arrangements with local council parking rangers to patrol their car parks. • Owner's corporations will be able to move cars parked illegally on common property to a place where parking is allowed. • Smoke from smoking has been defined as a nuisance, it will be easier for residents to make a complaint about smoke drift from another apartment. • Owner corporations will be able to pass by-laws setting maximum limits on the number of people living in a unit to prevent overcrowding, no more units with 20 students living in them. The laws will bring strata living into the 21st century allowing owners and residents to deal with modern problems whilst giving owners more freedom to develop their properties avoiding the historical restrictions caused by only one or two residents who refused to agree with the majority of owners. Remember Peacockes for any legal need or query. Contact Geoff Yeo on 0448673924.

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Jaxton, Eloise, Alyssa, Zoe, Bronte and Emmeline all enjoying the Easter Hat Parade at the Pre School.

Students at St Edwards enjoying their annual Cross Country Carnival.

Canowindra Lions Club Seniors Week luncheon was enjoyed by all at Tommy's.

13 Apr

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

13 Apr

Mixed Mufti Bowls, 1.30 for a 2pm start. All welcome. Phone 6344 1605 for more info.

13 Apr

Members Badge Draw and meat and seafood tray raffles, at Canowindra Services Club 6-8pm. Massive Easter egg raffles and winner of the $4000 holiday gift voucher announced.

13 Apr

Australian Hearing at Canowindra Community Health, 10am – 12pm. Call 6393 0500 to book.

14-26 Apr

Artful 8 ‘Sky High’ Exhibition open, works reflect the sky and/or flight in all its beauty. Official opening on Saturday 15th at 6.30pm.

18-25 Apr

Canowindra International Balloon Challenge, visit http://www.canowindrachallenge.org.au/ for full list of program events.

21 Apr

Twilight Barefoot Bowls, names in by 6.00pm for a 6.30pm start. All welcome. Phone 6344 1605 for more info.

21 Apr

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

21 Apr

Tallulah’s Living Colour Cabaret, featuring performances by local talent Penny Gough. To raise funds and awareness for Autism. 7.30pm at Canowindra Services and Citizens Club. $25 for supper and show. Tickets available from the Phoenix Office.

22 Apr

Cabonne Country Balloon Glow, gates open from 3.30pm for the Southern Graincorp Cup Rugby match followed by Twilight Wine, Food & Craft Market and entertainment before the Balloon Glow at 7.15pm.

22 Apr

Jack Daniels Promo Night, Canowindra Services Club. Buy any Jack Daniels product and go into the draw to win a Kings Big Daddy deluxe double swag valued at $219. DJ plus loads of prizes to be won.

22-23 Apr

Canowindra Make It, Bake It or Grow It Market, 9am to 3pm in the Services Club Auditorium in Gaskill Street. Hosted by the ‘Triple C’. For more information contact Deb Rutter on 0487 801 767 or email debrutter@bigpond.com

25 Apr

ANZAC Day Commemorations, 6am Dawn Service at Memorial Park followed by breakfast in the Services Club. 10.45am March along Gaskill Street, 11am ANZAC Service in Memorial Park.

4 May

Inkability Free Delivery Day, phone 6360 4049 to make your order.

6 May

Moorbel Hall Markets, 8am – 12pm. Great variety of stalls, BBQ and morning tea available.

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Easter Services Maundy Thursday 13th April, All Saints 6.30pm

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CANOWINDRA SPORT SQUASH NEWS

The Squash competition won’t be running throughout the school holidays, however it will start back the first week of school. New players are always welcome, phone Sue 0429 846 278.

be too good winning 40-30. 3 points went to Callum Clyburn, 2 points to Dan Middleton and 1 point to Mareaka. The Tigers will have the Easter weekend off and then play at Grenfell on Sunday the 23rd.

TIGERS REPORT

ST EDWARDS CROSS COUNTRY

The Tigers got off to a bad start in the first half against Condobolin with the half time score being 34-4. In the second half the Tigers came out with plenty of character and fight scoring straight off the kick. This continued throughout the game to bring the Tigers up to scratch. Last years premiers proved to

It was the week of carnivals with St Edwards hosting their annual Cross Country event. All students got in and had a go, which was great to see. Winners will now progress to the next level of competition. Congratulations to all of the students on a tremendous effort.

Will Ward, Marcus Wythes, Fraser Wythes, Jordan Smith, Lucas Ellis, Ryan Ellis with squash coach Trevor Simpson.

A close finish at this years St Edwards Cross Country Carnival.

Good Friday 14th April, Cranbury 10am

Easter Saturday 15th April, Easter Vigil Eugowra 6.30pm Easter Sunday 16th April All Saints’ Anglican and Uniting Church Canowindra 9.30am Cranbury Community Uniting Church 11.15am

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ST EDWARD’S CATHOLIC CHURCH CANOWINDRA Holy Week & Easter Services

HOLY THURSDAY 13TH APRIL Mass of the Lord’s Supper - 7pm

GOOD FRIDAY 14TH APRIL

Stations of the Cross - 10am Ceremony of the Lord's Passion - 3.00pm