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Canowindra Pythons Fly High To Win On The Day Between 800 and 1000 people turned out on Saturday at Cudal Sports Ground to honour Ben Mitchell, who is remembered as a ‘top bloke’ and a ‘great mate’ by all who knew him.

This number was reflective to the respect that Ben augured both in life and today.

The figure raised is in the vicinity of $12,000 and will be used to build an all-weather shade structure at Dean Park in Ben’s name. Ben’s partner Ange and children Hamish, Skye and Harriet were the most important thing in Ben’s life and consequently the Committee will be directing significant donations to Cudal Public School and the Cudal Community Childrens Centre.

Special mention should be made to all who

supported the day, including the many volunteers, Lions Clubs from Cargo, Cudal and Canowindra, the P & C Association, and Cudal Bowling Club. Also Canowindra Pythons who gave up their home game to support their former arch rivals but more importantly, a great mate.

People travelled from all over to support the day with many past players taking part in the Cudal Reds versus Cudal Greens match, where the No. 8 player was the Player of the Match. Legendary Umpire Pat Coughlan controlled this game and there was a a huge sigh of relief when the final whistle blew from all those who had trained so hard for this game.

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Dear Editor, Canowindra Phoenix June 27th.

In relation to the Belubula dam project.

There is only one way for people to store water locally at scale, and that is as ‘in ground water’ away from evaporation. (Or in a tank at the house). ‘Nil-run-off’ prevents floods, wild fires, erosion and desertification.

Australia does not need infrastructure to increase production and increase employment.

What we do need is ‘Eco-Structure’ that nature builds for all of us and less industrial thinking in our natural world.

Why do people in our modern age believe in advertising and propaganda that is a ‘con trick’ and not believe in nature that only works for human benefit?

Agricultural science has failed as a science based upon ‘human logic’, for it is an industrial process designed to supply an industrial world, not people.

Farmers cannot succeed in their business using agricultural practices because all agricultural practices degrade their production base --their land and water system.

At farm scale or at Belubula valley scale

Thumbs Up Thumbs Down

THUMBS UP

THUMBS UP

THUMBS UP

THUMBS UP

To Sam Brand of Cargo who shaved

his head and raised over $4000 for Give Me 5 For Kids.

To everyone in the community for

helping out with the chook shed and veggie patch at the Canowindra Public School over the past few months.

To those running City 2 Surf in aid

of the Miracle House for the Read Triplets.

there is one way to hydrate the land, increase soil, increase plant species, increase animal species, increase wild life, increase water availability and stabilise climate. And that is to use the living practices of both plants and animals together on the land to re-create “Habitat in Common”, recycle MORE of what we grow, to grow MORE of what we need to sell to feed our family first with a surplus over for others. That’s farming naturally.

In this way we will ‘farm’ the resources of our land instead of exporting farm resources as EROSION to somewhere else.

‘Farming’ using natural processes, as the natural ecology working (nature’s logic) is a highly profitable business because it has a FREE supply chain. Land owners who don’t know that, cannot ‘farm’ by natural increase.

Industrial thinking has exploited our once self-functioning Belubula valley as an ecosystem (as well as our continent) and it is time we all began doing whatever we can do for ourselves on our own land, without spending money or using government funding and work with nature instead of destroying our future in our own land.

When will people stop learning only from people and start learning only from nature.

Species, soil and water are FREE and ‘selfreplacing’ in a functional land but not in a dysfunctional land that modern day industrial man has made of our Australian continent.

Paul Newell. paulnewell@people.net.au

Have your say...

To Sam Brand from the Canowindra

Phoenix for blitzing his fundraising target of $500 to shave his head for Give Me 5 For Kids. What an inspiration!

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IMAGE: Sam Brand having his head shaved to raise money for Give Me 5 For Kids

Sam Brand shaved his head on Sunday at the Cargo football oval and 2GZ FM breakfast host Neil Gill came along to commentate.

Thanks to towns and businesses across the region, Sam raised $4170 towards Give Me 5 For Kids.

Take a bus trip with Canowindra Historical Society Museum to the War Memorial in Canberra on Tuesday 14th July. The bus departs the Museum at 7:30am at $30 per person. Specialist guides will be available at the War Memorial. Call 0410 447 950 to book your seat!

The Big Lift is a student-run university society which takes students to regional towns to complete volunteer projects. The bus will stop in Canowindra overnight on July 3rd to help out the Public School, the Preschool and the Community Garden. If you would like to help out and feed the crew, please contact Liz on 0427 548 891 or Belinda on 0427 441 138.

Parents are being asked to remind their children to stay clear of power-lines and other electrical equipment while playing outdoors, and to identify safe outdoor locations for children away from potential electrical hazards. Essential Energy have advised “Simple activities such as ball games, kite flying, tree climbing and flying remote control

QUESTION of the week planes, helicopters and drones can be hazardous if undertaken near overhead powerlines.”

Local grants up for grabs: $150,000 per year for two years will be made available to fund small capital projects that aim to deliver social benefits, according to the Federal Government. “This is an exciting opportunity for local communities to work with me to identify potential projects which will contribute to our community’s long term vibrancy and viability,” said Federal MP John Cobb. A community consultation committee will be established to seek out priority projects and incorporated not-for-profit and local government organisations will be invited to apply for funding.

Potential applicants can contact Mr Cobb’s office on 6361 7138 to discuss eligibility.

“Old Jack Frost” has returned and the cold has set upon the Central West. If you are looking for a warm and exciting place to go this school holidays, why not pay a visit to the Age of Fishes Museum in Canowindra where kids can get in free! Explore Canowindra’s unique fossilised fauna described by Sir David Attenborough as “world class”. One child under 16 years old will be given free entry to the Age of Fishes Museum for each paying adult or senior in the group.

Amalgamation – have your say! Cabonne Council has lodged its Fit for the Future submission with the NSW Government, seeking to continue as a stand-alone council. All residents of Cabonne are invited to have their say about the proposed amalgamation of Cabonne Council. A new petition is available at Canowindra Bowling Club, Canowindra Golf Club, Canowindra Services Club, Canowindra Pharmacy, Canowindra Newsagency and other business across Cabonne.

Cowra Motor Registry will temporarily close for refurbishment from 4pm on Friday 3rd of July. It will reopen in late August at the same location as a Service NSW centre. Transactions can be made online at www.service. nsw.gov.au or by visiting the temporary motor registry at 15 Vaux St, Cowra.

With the announcement by Andrew Gee in the State Budget of $2 million being allocated to Cabonne Council to build extra overtaking lanes on Cargo Road, we asked some of the locals who travel this road daily for their comments:

Jess Ware, commented: I travel the Cargo Rd to Orange and back at least 3 times a week and have seen many near misses.

On Friday, on the Cargo Rd there was a single vehicle accident (thankfully no one was seriously injured). A huge thumbs up to Mick Sheehy from Cowra , who was the first in the scene before me to assist the driver & call emergency services.

Anything that makes the trip to orange safer is definitely welcome.

Ben Easter, commented: Ben Easter, one of the Canowindra Pythons players who regularly travels Cargo Road said: There aren’t nearly enough passing lanes on the road and traffic does get congested, particularly if there is a slow driver. It will be safer and easier to get to Orange within required time frames.

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Name Sought For New Gooloogong Bridge

IMAGE: Marg Wallington, Anna Stranger, Ross Cleary, Mark Ward, Robyn Cleary, Helen Payton and Anne Ward

Help Build A Miracle House For The Read Triplets A group of Canowindra residents can be found training regularly at the Fitness Path in preparation for their assault in the City2Surf event to be held on 9th August. They were certainly a sight for sore eyes on Tuesday morning and some even managed to show some good ‘ol’ legs, which were probably on show for the first time in a long while.

Canowindra residents have always been very supportive of the Triplets for which the family is very appreciative. Anne Ward, one of the organisers of the charity, said, “we are

inviting other interested people to join us in this fun run and raise funds to go towards building a miracle house for the triplets’ Also, we need sponsors to make this come to fruition. Details on how to sponsor us will be available soon.” In addition, there is talk of a practice ‘town2turf’ run for people who can’t come to Sydney, and this is proposed for the week before the City2Surf Fun run in August. To make a donation go to https:// give.everydayhero.com/au/raising-a-roof4-read-triplets

All community members are being invited to suggest names for the new bridge across the Lachlan River at Gooloogong. The $16.4 million bridge, which was opened in February, links Cowra and Cabonne Shires.

‘Cowra Council is calling on people to let them know what they would like this new bridge to be called’, Cowra General Manager, Paul Devery said. “This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to name a vital piece of community infrastructure. “There are a few general protocols around the naming of infrastucture that need to be followed, including a preference for Aboriginal and pioneer names and geographical names, with a disinclination for the names of living persons and overlong or commercial names,” Mr.Devery said. Submissions close on 31st July and can be forwarded by email to ddixon@cowra.nsw. gov.au

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Once again the time of the year to celebrate Christmas in July is here. The Canowindra Phoenix is once again the main sponsor of this event in Canowindra and we invite all businesses and outlets to get into the spirit of Christmas and decorate their stores. As a great supporter of this little town, The Phoenix has once again sourced some amazing prizes, including a night for two at Lilianfels and the Blue Mountains Manor House for the winners. Lilianfels enjoys breathtaking views of the mountains and you will stay in a deluxe valley view room and enjoy a breakfast for two. Blue Mountains Manor House, is also offering breakfast for two and is a historic guesthouse house where you will have a large king size bed to sleep in. Last year’s winners were the Canowindra Trading Post.

Christmas in July is celebrated to mimic the northern hemisphere white Christmas as July is often our coldest month. There are many dinners and events to choose from in and around Canowindra, so get out your winter woollies and get along and enjoy

yourself. You can choose from Xmas in July dinner at The Royal Hotel with Tommy Jeff’s catering, or go out to the Billimari Hall and help support that small community. Both of

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Christmas in July these are on Saturday 25th July. Molong RSL has their Xmas in July dinner on Saturday 18th July. More details on menus to follow next week.

Christmas Window Competition The Christmas in July Window Competition is an opportunity for local businesses to enjoy a night away in the Blue Mountains if they are one of the winners. We are hoping that all of the businesses will participate, and Tommy is leading the charge with the windows opposite his Deli Lama showing the full spirit of Christmas.

How to Vote Simply complete the form on P.12 by voting which local stores in Canowindra have the best Xmas in July decorations in their window and number them 1, 2 or 3 (1 being your most favourite). Once you have completed the form in the paper or on our website, submit to the Canowindra Phoenix and you (the reader) will go into the draw to win a complimentary lunch for two at the Deli Lama. Entries close on Friday 31st July. Head to www.canowindraphoenix.com.au/christmas-in-julywindow-display-competition-2 Share with Your Friends in the Region Encourage your friends and family who live in the region to head to Canowindra for Xmas in July and imagine themselves in Europe for a White Xmas.

By Cheryl Newsom

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Incentives To Bring GP’s To Canowindra

Targeting Mental Health Among ‘Blue-Collar’ Men

GP’s working in Canowindra will receive up to $23,000 in higher incentive payments from 1 July 2015 in a bid to attract more GP’s to the community, an $11,000 increase from the previous system.

Canowindra’s Dr Kumar welcomes the incentive. “Every bit of funding is good to attract doctors to the country area. Despite funding, we still have issues getting doctors out here. This might encourage people to come and work with us.”

Federal MP Angus Taylor said “GP’s who practise in Canowindra will now receive an annual incentive payment of $23,000 if they work for five years locally, and $23,000 every year after that they continue to practise locally.”

“The incentive payments start after two years of local practice and build up from $12,000 to $23,000,” Mr Taylor said. “We are continuing to work on broader systems of care incorporating trainee doctors, skilled doctors and visiting specialists, but attracting more GP’s and keeping GP’s for longer who are already working in rural towns is a vital piece of the puzzle.”

According to Assistant Health Minister Fiona Nash, $50 million in GP incentive payments was being redirected to the smaller localities from 14 large regional cities with populations of more than 50,000. “It makes a lot more sense to use that money to attract doctors to areas with the greatest GP shortages,” Ms Nash said.

According to beyondblue, a not-for-profit organisation aiming to reduce stigma and increase awareness about anxiety and depression, nearly a third of men who are ‘bluecollar’ workers wouldn’t know what to do if they were struggling with depression or anxiety. More than a quarter of men would believe that these conditions are considered “soft” and many think that seeking out help for those conditions is a sign of weakness.

The findings came from a survey carried out by global marketing company TNS and demonstrates the harmful concepts of masculinity that are affecting the mental health of many men. The survey engaged 300 men in blue-collar jobs and also found that while 86% of those surveyed believed talking about mental health is important and 85% believe others should speak to a GP if they’re struggling, only 49% of them would actually do that themselves.

About a third of the men surveyed didn’t feel well-informed about the signs and symptoms of depression and anxiety, and 28% said they would turn to alcohol if they started experiencing those symptoms. beyondblue wants to tackle these attitudes with a revamped campaign adding some humour to a serious issue, and to show “bluecollar” men that feelings like depression and anxiety are nothing to be ashamed of, and support is available to them.

“Davo’s Man Therapy will introduce Australia to a new mental health champion ‘Davo’, a larrikin tradie who doesn’t beat around the bush when it comes to mental health,” beyondblue announced recently. ‘Davo’ will direct men to www.mantherapy.gov.au where they can get a simple assessment, answers and advice regarding their mental health.

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Health Smart Improving Referral Services for Older People Older people in the Western NSW Local Health District will find the ways in which they are referred to community support services changing very soon.

From 1 July 2015, My Aged Care will become the new Contact Centre for older people to access these support services, aiming to provide a “one-stop-shop” to assess and refer aged people to those services within the community.

These changes were introduced by the previous Commonwealth Government in 2012, and intend to create a more sustainable aged care system for future generations. The changes will see My Aged Care go from an information and referral service to the central intake point for access into the aged care system. This will include assessments by the new Regional Assessment Services for referral to entry-level home support services, comprehensive assessments by Aged Care assessment teams for referral to aged care, Transitional Aged Care and Home Care Packages.

Jackie Corliss, a representative from Western NSW Local Heath District said “the new My Aged Care referral service has been set up to allow older people to access services in one place.”

“My Aged Care will identify a person’s aged care needs for home support services, provide assessment services for older people and update client record information all in one place,” said Ms Corliss. “The new standardised screening and assessment process will improve the consumer experience and access to information and services in a more simplified system, also providing older people with more choice and better care.”

These reforms to aged care will also see the transition of the Home and Community Care Program (HACC) into the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) after July 1st. “Under the CHSP, older people will be able to access a wide range of services such as planned respite, delivered meals and domestic assistance,” said Ms Corliss.

Older people, their families and their carers will also be able to make referrals through My Aged Care, either online (www.myagedcare. nsw.gov.au) or by phoning the Contact Centre on 1800 200 422. Consult with your GP for further information about this program.

Medinova Grand Opening Medinova Medical Centre held their Grand Opening on Thursday 25th of June. Cowra’s Mayor Bill West visited the centre for the opening and many health professionals from town helped by joining everyone at the opening lunch. This included the Cowra District Hospital Health Service Manager, physiotherapists, dentists, Headspace psychologists, an optometrist and Western Medicare local staff who give practice and support, among others.

Catering was supplied by the Sportsman Bar Cowra, the celebratory cake was made

by Royces Bakery in Cowra and cut by Dr Stephen Adetifa.

Medinova Medical Centre say they are looking forward to working with the community and health professionals. “We have walk-in or booked appointments which are all bulk billed,” Medinova’s Sue-Anne Roffe said.

“We are hoping to provide services such as a women’s health nurse and skin checks using dermoscopy in the future.”

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Be Entertained Free Free entertainment entertainment every every Saturday Saturday night ininMay from 8.00pm 8.00pm July from - Skyz the Limit 4 –9Royden Donahue 16 Jay Jays 11 -– The Gedupndans 23 Drifters 18- Midnight – Terry Leonard - VenusDrifters 2 25 –30 Midnight Orange Ex-Services’ Club Orange Ex-Services’ Club (02) 6362 2666 (02) 6362 2666 www.oesc.com.au www.oesc.com.au Find us on Facebook!

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Wednesday 8 July | 7.30pm | MitCon Lithgow Thursday 9 July | 7.30pm | MitCon Bathurst Saturday 11 July | 3pm | Town Hall Forbes Sunday 12 July | 3pm St Johns’ Anglican Church Molong

This month at Orange Civic Theatre, a fantastic company of actors will perform ‘Hamlet’, one of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies.

Hamlet is a detailed family portrait into the political landscape of a country furiously preparing for war without realising that the enemy lies within.

“Hamlet is one of the most complete experiences theatre can provide – extraordinary poetry, intense passion, dazzling intelligence, terror, casual slaughter, friendship, humanity, great humour and great grief.

Shakespeare casts his spell through the sheer scope and grandeur of this story - beginning with a dead man walking and ending with a stage littered with bodies,” Director Damien Ryan said.

Hamlet is on stage at Orange Civic Theatre 10th-11th of July. Call 6393 8111 to book your tickets for this performance.

Jane Sheldon, New York based and Sydney born soprano is touring the Central West with the Omega Ensemble with performances in Molong, Bathurst Lithgow and Forbes from 8th-12th of July.

The Omega Ensemble formed a partnership with the Mitchell Conservatorium last year to perform annually across regional NSW. Omega will be performing a diverse selection of works for soprano, clarinet and piano with a program that includes Brahms - Ophelia Songs for soprano and piano, Debussy - Chansons de Bilitis, Poulenc - Sonata for Clarinet and Piano, Edwards - Bingyang for solo clarinet and clapping sticks, Spohr - Excerpts from Six German Songs, Rachmaninoff – Vocalise and Schubert - Shepherd on the Rock.

Thursday 23 July | 7.30pm | MitCon Lithgow Friday 24 July | 7.30pm Abercrombie House Bathurst Saturday 25 July | 3pm | Town Hall Forbes Sunday 26 July | 3pm St Johns’ Anglican Church Molong

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OUR Gal Liz Mitchell

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Where do you work?

I own a gorgeous little fashion boutique in Canowindra called Saffi.

Why did you go into retail?

I needed a change from nursing and had always been interested in fashion. I wanted to challenge myself to start something completely new and build it up.

How long have you lived in Canowindra?

I grew up between Canowindra and Eugowra.

I went to Sydney for university then moved around for 15 years between Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and overseas, then came back to live at our family farm in 2003.

Favourite thing about Canowindra?

I love the social and cultural diversity here in Canowindra, and I think it’s a rare quality for a country town.

Do you have any hobbies?

I studied Silversmithing and Jewellery Design in Melbourne, so that is my favourite hobby, although I hardly have time to do it anymore.

Your worst habit?

Procrastination Favourite place in the world?

Apart from home, I really love Switzerland and Austria.

If you won the lotto, how would you spend it? I’d spend it quickly! I’d take my boys on an overseas adventure, do some home reno’s, invest some for kids education, then help out some others less fortunate than us.

Husband of Jan, of Evans Head.

Formerly of Preston St Canowindra.

Passed away 26th June 2015.

Aged 67

Rest in Peace

Moorbel Hall Markets Saturday 4th July 8am – 12pm Great variety of stalls BBQ & morning tea available.

To book a stall, or for more information contact Warwick 6344 2025.

IMAGE: Liz Mitchell from Saffi

Meet us at Moorbel Markets Janelli Nursery have been growing plants in this area for 17 years that are able to withstand our climate and conditions.

Farmer Doug has been in the potato industry for over 40 years and is now presenting Jacklyn, perfect for roasting and potato bakes, Otway gold, a multi-purpose potato, a traditional white and 2 Peruvian potatoes, 1 purple and 1 pink, which add great colour and flavour to salads, chips, baking and mashing and must be seen to be believed.

6 Steps To A Healthy Spine According to the Medical Journal of Australia, “80% of Australians will experience back pain at some point in their lives and 10% will experience significant disability as a result.”

Back pain can be as simple as discomfort that limits our ease of movement to a chronic condition that stops us from being able to work.

Our spine is capable of moving in six directions, forward, backward, sideways in both directions and turns in both directions. Mostly we only move it one way – forward. Most activities we do each day are a forward bend: sitting, walking, standing, even lying down are forward bends. This means we are always using the same muscles in the same ways, continually lengthening and shortening the same muscles. This is also why we end up with that unattractive hump in our upper back as we age.

How is your back right now? Would you give it a 100% score today? If so great, let’s keep it that way. If not, these six simple movements every day will help to create better back health.

Sit forward in a chair with your feet flat on the floor so you can create a right angle from ankle to knees to hips.

1. 1. Place your hands on your knees and fold forward comfortably, sliding your hands down your legs. (Forward) 2. Come back up and place your hands behind you and look upwards towards where the ceiling meets the wall. (Backward) 3. Hold the seat of the chair at your right side and raise your left arm, reach to the right. (Sidebend Right) 4. Hold the seat of the chair at your left side and raise your right arm, reach to the left.

(Sidebend Left) 5. Sit straight again and reach your left hand to your right knee. Take your right hand behind you, turning your body to the right slowly, (Turning Right) 6. Sit straight again and reach your right hand to your left knee. Take your left hand behind you, turning your body to the left slowly. (Turning Left) You could repeat these three times each.

Practice at least once a day, more if you work at a job where you sit for long periods.

Remember, if you have any concerns, consult your health practitioner before starting and always move within your own comfortable range.

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WHAT’S On 3 Jul

Anthony Hamer and Louise Clulow performing in ‘My Life The Double Take’.

Year three ‘little angels’ from St Edwards school made their first communion recently.

Adult Survivors of Child Abuse - Cowra Local Support Group 12:30pm Friday.

Open to all survivors in the community. If interested contact Pascale on 6342 1612.

3 Jul “Curry Night” presented by Canowindra Community Bowls & Recreation Club & Tommy Jeffs 6:30 for 7pm start @ Canowindra Bowling Club. $25 p/head, live entertainment plus Mystery appearance. All bookings to the Deli Lama & money to be paid by Wed 1st July.

4 Jul Moorbel Hall Markets variety of stalls, fresh vegetables, craft items and treasures. Contact 6344 2025 for enquiries.

7 Jul Canowindra Historical Society workshop meeting @ 10am. This meeting will be continuing the work on our photo archives. All welcome.

8-12 Jul Mitchell Conservatorium TechniCOLOUR performances in Lithgow, Bathurst, Forbes and Molong. Visit www.mitchellconservatorium.edu.au or call 6331 6622 8-12 Jul Mitchell Conservatorium Omega Ensemble performances in Lithgow, Bathurst, Forbes and Molong. Visit www,mitchellconservatorium.edu.au or call 6331 6622 for more info.

9 Jul Disco Party 5-7pm @ Moorbel Hall. $8 entry which includes a sausage sandwich, popper & lollipop. Temporary tattoos, glow sticks and slushies on the night! This event is a fundraiser for “The Weekend to End Women’s Cancers benefiting Chris O’Brien Lifehouse. Tickets available from Canowindra Newsagency and on the night.

10-11 Jul Orange Civic Theatre presents Hamlet 7.30pm. Phone 6393 8111 for bookings.

11 Jul Orange Region Farmers Market 8:30am-12:30pm @ Orange Showground, Leeds Parade. For enquiries phone Cath Thompson on 0425 259 350 or visit www.orangefarmersmarket.org.au 11 Jul Christmas in July presented by Lodge Canowindra @ Canowindra Bowling Club at 6.30 pm. Proceeds will be used to restore our Heritage listed building.

The 3 course feast will cost $35 p/head, drinks available at the Club.

18 Jul Christmas in July @ Molong RSL. $35 p/head includes traditional 2 course Christmas Dinner. Phone Molong RSL for bookings 6366 8105.

25 Jul Christmas in July @ Billimari Hall. $35 p/head includes dinner and light entertainment BYO alcohol. Tickets from Saffi, Canowindra and Hippity Hop, Cowra.

25 Jul Tommy’s Christmas in July @ The Royal Hotel Canowindra 6pm. $35 p/head for 3 courses. Book at Deli Lama.

Top sleep tips so you can wake up wonderful National Sleep Awareness Week 6th to 12th July

Prof David Hillman, Chair, Sleep Health Foundation said: “Sleep plays a vital role in our health and sense of wellbeing. Regularly getting sufficient, quality sleep will have a big impact on our moods, concentration, immunity, memory and will ultimately result in a stronger performance at work, sport and study.

On average, adults require eight hours each

night, teenagers nine hours and primary school children need ten hours.”

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Budget Perks For Calare

Funds Flow For Cranky Rock

In a massive $385 million investment delivering nearly 500 new or upgraded base stations in the implementation of their Black Spot Programme, the Federal Government is building eighteen new mobile base stations in the electorate of Calare.

Federal MP John Cobb said “this is a great outcome for Calare, with a total of $10.16 million to be invested on new and improved mobile coverage in the area.”

The NSW State Government will also invest in fixing 795 mobile phone black spots in regional communities, which Member for Orange Andrew Gee says will be a benefit for Cabonne.

Eight additional mobile network towers will be rolled out in the Orange electorate to eliminate some of the states’ worst black spots.

Another boost for Calare will be the $1.105 billion extra being made available to councils across Australia for much needed road upgrades as a part of the Roads to Recovery Programme over the next 2 years.

The NSW Government has now allocated a further $2 million in the 2015-16 Budget for the Cranky Rock Dam proposal.

Member for Orange Andrew Gee says “one of the biggest handbrakes on economic growth in this country is Australia’s water security.”

“While we don’t know how the feasibility study will turn out, I think it is very important that governments do all they can to secure country water supplies. Every option for water security needs to be assessed and followed through,” Mr Gee said.

The NSW State Government began the search for a potential dam site in 2014, and Cranky Rock, located about 15km east of Canowindra was chosen from the 15 sites investigated in the Lachlan and Belabula catchments.

The proposed dam could store up to 700 gigalitres of water and has the potential of increasing water security for central councils and other users throughout the Lachlan Valley.

The proposed dam could also allow Carcoar Dam to be networked into Central Tablelands Water which would allow it to extend the overall network, and provide back-up drought supplies and secure water to towns which are currently beyond that network.

The construction of a dam at Cranky Rock could have many benefits for the town of Canowindra, including the creation of hundreds of jobs during the construction phase, a more secure town water supply and major recreational perks.

“The NSW Government will continue to consult closely with individuals and communities potentially impacted by the dam,” Mr Gee said.

Canowindra Women’s Bowls News FOURS CHAMPIONSHIP – Semi-Final Marion Wilson, Deana Noble, Margaret Gosper & Heather Hoad defeated Shirley Robson, Moyna Rue, Libby Balcombe & Colleen Crump 26-20.

Bobbie Turner, Daph Bryant & Gwen Haydon played singles, Daph Bryant won with 11 shots.

The Lucky Draw was won by Betty Jenkins with No. 2. Our biggest morning tea lunch raised $157.45. Dianne Mooney’s competition was won by Betty Hodge and Moyna Rue’s cake raffle by Betty Jenkins.

Community Notices

Trades and Services

The Anglican and Uniting Churches of Canowindra and surrounding districts.

Sunday 5 July The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost 8am St Matthew’s Anglican Church Woodstock 9.30am Peace Memorial Uniting Church Canowindra 11.15am Cranbury Community Uniting Church 4pm St Matthew’s Anglican Church Eugowra Thursday 9 July 10am Morning Worship at Peace Memorial Uniting Church Canowindra Friday 10 July 9.30 - noon Foodbasket at Canowindra Uniting Church Hall

• General fabrication • Custom built trailers & ute trays • Aluminium, stainless steel & general welding General repairs • Sheet metal folding SERVICING CANOWINDRA AND SURROUNDING AREAS Call Ben 0422 445 025 or email weldxfabs@hotmail.com FOR YOUR FREE QUOTE

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Charlie Balcomb, one of the organisers of the Ben Mitchell day pictured with his two sons Nick and Sam.

Tim, Amanda and Jason Partridge enjoying the Gooloogong Esky Ball.

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Blocked drains cleared.

Call Tony 0438 906 125.

Canowindra and districts. L/NO: 1456 MAZDA 6 CLASSIC Silver,2006 manual,160000 kms,$8000 Phone 0488 527 532 GARAGE SALE House full of furniture going cheap.

Double bed complete with mattress, linen and blankets, fridge, kitchen cupboard, Scott Bonner lawn mower and lots more. 12 Bluebell St, Canowindra.

After 9am Saturday 4th July.

FOR SALE – BABY/TODDLER CLOTHES Boys and Girls Sizes 000 – 2. $2 per item or less - excellent condition.

Brands include Target, Bonds, Cotton On. All available from Phoenix Office.

Team Canowindra’s Follow Up Garage Sale. Saturday 4th July, 8.30-1.30. Corner of Gaskil and Tilga Streets. No Early Birds.

Farmer Doug’s Gourmet Potatoes available at Janelli Nursery Stand Moorbel Hall Markets

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Canowindra Sport cracks at goal until securing one off a penalty kick making the score 6-2. Getting another one on the board gave the whole team a boost and they started to play like a team again.

It wasn’t long before Ashley smashed the ball through defense from half way offloading the ball to Becky to then set up Joanna Balcombe for a goal. With the score 6-3 Canowindra kept fighting with only10 minutes to go. Meg Austin made some good runs and attacked hard but unfortunately the whistle blew and sounded the end of the game.

Canowindra High School have made a massive achievement to get to this level of the competition which hasn’t been done in years.

Coach Mr Jones says, “20 more minutes and we could have had them, playing this game is a great experience as is it showed us what we need to do to play at a state level”.

By Taneil Thornberry IMAGE: Canowindra Pythons flying high at the Rugby on Saturday

Canowindra Pythons take on their arch rivals and win.

Saturday kicked off with the Walla Rugby which saw the Pythons take on the Cudal Cobras. Some great tries were made by Frazer Wythes, Lachlan Rice and Sam Breen but in the end the Pythons where defeated 5-3.

The next game saw the old boys dust off their boots to play against each other all wearing Bens number 8. What was a friendly game soon turned competitive as the boys enjoyed getting a good tackle on one another. The old boys Red team came away with the win 10-5 although all were happy to be playing again in remembrance of a good mate. Anthony Harrison and David Chase where both awarded with best and fairest which made them remember their younger days.

The main game took place afterwards which saw the Canowindra Pythons take on the Molong Magpies.” This would be one of the best games the Pythons have played for a while as everyone really played like a team”, Graham Rice Manager and former Coach said.

Dan Bowd was first to make it over the line for the Pythons but was closely followed by two successful penalty kicks by Molong to make the score 6-5. The Pythons all worked together to secure another try as Craig Mckenzie pushed through defense. This made the score 12-6 after Ben Schaefer successfully converted. Some great work in the front row with Jacob Baker and Dean Schaefer making some strong tackles kept Molong out until half time.

Molong came back fighting hard in the second half and scored.The Pythons weren’t giving up either as Luke Watt worked hard to put the Pythons back in their attacking half. Sean

Wyburn then scored next to the post getting the Pythons back in front 17-13 but not for long as Molong were over the line again. With 10 minutes to go tensions where rising in the crowd. A penalty was then awarded with Ben Schaefer converting and it wasn’t long before Ben Easter palmed off defense to score the winning try for the Pythons making the final score 27-18.

3 points and players player went to Luke Watt, 2 points to Ben Easter and 1 point each to Jacob Baker and Dean Schaefer.

By Taneil Thornberry

Mens Golf Update

On 28th June, the Mens Gold played the Holden Scrambles sponsored by Waugoola Motors. Winners of the day were The Cargo Inn nett 56 Next week the mens play a 18 Hole Stroke sponsored by Goonigal Dorsets.

Phoenix Competition

Christmas in July

window display competition

Girls Soccer Team

Canowindra High Schools senior girls soccer team played the round 16 state game on Wednesday 24th June, against Burwood after being the Western Region winners.

Burwood came out hard and got 2 quick goals against Canowindra in the first 15 minutes. The girls finally showed some attack as Becky Thornberry took a penalty close to the goal passing it off to Hayley White to crack one high and into the back of the net. Canowindra couldn’t keep up as Burwood got a few more goals making the score 5-1 at half time.

The second half Canowindra High didn’t give up. Ashley Mclean made a lot of ground getting the ball into our attacking half. Hayley White was motoring the whole time covering the right side of the field as she was committed with every play. Alana Smith and Alana Crama played well as they both continued attacking hard and Amelia Holmes made some great saves in goal. Kelly Price was strong in defense making the effort to be the first to the ball to gain the attacking advantage.

With the last 20 minutes to go Canowindra fought even harder with Becky having a few

The winning retailer will receive a one night stay in a deluxe valley view room at Lilianfels Resort and Spa, midweek with breakfast for two.

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1 lucky voter will receive lunch for 2 at the Deli Lama.

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