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Thursday 24 September 2015
ISSUE 361
IMAGE: Mayor Ian Gosper, Cr Lachie MacSmith and Cr Michael Hayes after the election on Tuesday. Image courtesy of Molong Express
New Mayor for Cabonne Councillor Ian Gosper has returned to the mayoral role at Cabonne Council after a 12-month absence. Cr Gosper won a close ballot on Tuesday afternoon defeating Cr Janelle Culverson by six votes to five. Upon taking the chair, Cr Gosper thanked the outgoing Mayor for all his work over the past 12 months, especially for the hours he spent on the Fit For The Future Proposal. Cr Gosper also thanked the other councillors for re-electing him in the role of Mayor. He stood down as Mayor in 2014 after two years in the position but nominated for the job again this year when Cr Michael Hayes announced he would not contest the ballot. Cr Lachie MacSmith was elected unopposed to his fourth successive term as Deputy Mayor after the only other nomination, Cr Geoff Dean withdrew from the ballot.
In order to encourage more people in business, younger people in the community and women to get involved with the Council meetings in 2016, the Council also moved to schedule the meetings for 5pm on the fourth Tuesday of the month. The delegate from Cabonne Council to the Canowindra Business Chamber is Cr Walker with Cr Durkin declining to be associated with the Business Chamber until a written apology is recieved. Cr Michael Hayes announced he wouldn’t be contesting the election last week saying the time constraints meant he would be unable to fully commit to the role in the next 12 months. “If I can’t give 100 per cent to the job, it’s not fair to the people of Cabonne,” he said.
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Dear Editor, It would seem that Michael Payten, speaking on behalf of the Belubula Landholders Association, has pulled off a good public relations exercise in favour of the Cranky Rock Dam proposal. Unfortunately, there are more aspects to consider than merely the questions of irrigation water for landholders and flood mitigation. Mr Payten goes further with “a dam at Cranky Rock would provide a massive economic benefit to the local farming community and for landholders along the Lachlan River”. Will locals who don’t meet these criteria also benefit? Figures of close to a billion dollars are mentioned with the dam costing. If correct, I would hope that others might also benefit. Imagine the boost if we had a billion dollars to spend on local programmes for long-term promotion of education and employment opportunities for young people in Canowindra and the region. It is also reported that “around 30,000 megalitres of water flowed past the gauge at
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To the Thumbs Down about the Canowindra Pythons doing the ‘Gaskill Gift’. It’s a town tradition and maybe some people need to get out a little more and acknowledge some town spirit. It amazes me that there was no mention that our town rugby union club and this town itself has had a very tough year. It’s also funny that another group of people in this town went on a drug and alcohol fuelled binge and smashed the
Services Club up earlier this year. Was there a Thumbs Down about that? Rant over.
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To the absolute lack of night dining in Canowindra on Monday and Tuesday nights. Zilch, zero! Not good for visitors in town.
Canowindra during the recent flooding which could have been stored for the benefit of the community and the environment if we had a dam lower in the Belubula”. How will the community benefit? Please give us the full story. I am genuinely perplexed by the claim that this storage would benefit the environment. Surely this statement is a bit “tongue in cheek”? Obviously the environment is being allocated a back seat in this case. The environment also refers to the landholders and swamps at the lower end of the Lachlan which require water flow but don’t return much in the way of dollars. Perhaps they don’t matter too much, similarly to a nesting aquatic bird with no bank account. Floods also ensure survival of red gum forests and trigger yellow belly to spawn. See the Murray Darling Basin Authority website. Contrary to the concept that floods damage farmland, in most cases the very reverse is true. Floods may damage crops and farm infrastructure occasionally, and damage to land is mainly associated with land clearing, but they certainly do leave us with valuable silt deposits. A dam would see these vital sediments settling at the bottom of a proposed dam until they eventually fill it. Floods also re-charge ground aquifers. And, if you think humans can exist without a functioning environment in the future, please think again. Rob Glenn
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QUESTION of the week Helen on 6859 2277 to RSVP your place on the bus by 10 October.
IMAGE: Roy White stands with his 1974 Chamberlain tractor.
Canowindra local Roy White participated in his third year of the Camp Quality Tractor Trek on the weekend. 27 tractors participated in the 3 day tractor journey which began and finished in Bathurst, covering a total of 368kms around the region. Next year the Tractor Trek will visit Canowindra! Over the years, Roy has raised almost $30,000 for the charity.
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The Canowindra Bowling Club AGM could not proceed on Sunday 13 September due to insufficient numbers to make the quorum; a disappointing outcome for members who made the effort. The Club has made some great changes recently but it takes a dedicated collective to keep the Club running smoothly. There is room for young-blood on the committee so get behind the Canowindra Bowling Club and make an appearance at the next AGM, scheduled for Thursday 1 October. Celebrate Christmas in Canowindra on Saturday 28 November from 3pm. If you would like to be a part of this, contact Mel Gerbasch on 0427 673 962 or email maggedesigns@hotmail.com
What are you most looking forward to at this year’s Canowindra Show?
“The Farmers Challenge!” - Amy Galea
Nearly 1 in 5 parents would leave their child strapped in longer than the legal age of seven, according to new research.
At the Chamber meeting held on Wednesday 16 September, the decision was made to lock in the Christmas Shopping night for Canowindra for November 28 between 3-7pm. There is a lot of planning to be done with marketing, DA approval, insurances and a theme for the night.
Bloomin’ Beautiful! The Triple C held a flower arranging workshop hosted by Leanne Stevenson on Wednesday 16 September. Leanne shared her insight into the productive craft to 14 creative people who came along. Men and women alike discovered the joy of colour and nature’s beauty through flowers.
Eugowra will host an ecumenical prayer for refugees and asylum seekers on Thursday 8 October. The first session will be held between 2-3pm with an evening session from 7-8pm at St Joseph’s Community Hall in Eugowra. An Information Night will also be held on 13 October in Cowra with guest speaker Phil Glendenning, President of the Refugees and Asylum Seekers Council. A bus is organised to transport those who wish to attend. Contact Therese on 6859 2502 or
IMAGE: Flower arranging at the Canowindra Creative Centre
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Here’s To You Tommy
IMAGE: Martin Kinsela in one of his eye-catching manola crops.
Farmer of the Year Runner Up Local Canowindra farmer Martin Kinsela went on an exciting trip to Sydney this month as a finalist in the 2015 Farmer of the Year Awards. As part of the evening, Martin attended an official awards dinner hosted by ABC’s Landline journalist Pip Johnson, before spending a night in the ritzy Intercontinental Hotel. “It was surprising when I got there because there were a few people there I know,” says Martin. “There are a lot of celebrities in the agriculture industry!” “We had a really good night and the pressure came off after the winner of our section was announced so we could sit back and enjoy the evening and other awards sections.” Nominated in the Grain Growing and Cropping Category, Martin was one of 26 Australian farmer finalists who attended the event after his wife and business coach got together and nominated him. “At the time I thought it wasn’t really my thing and I didn’t think I had a chance in it
anyway,” says Martin whose large farming operation covers three properties of more than 2000 hectares. “When I got nominated as a finalist, I was a little bit chuffed,” says Martin. “What got me there was what we’ve done with the business over the last couple of years; getting consultation, making some big changes and turning the business to profitability.” The Kinsela farm started out as a family business with Martin’s father, uncle and grandfather establishing it in the late 1960’s. They are involved in share farming and lease a lot of country. The Australian Farmer of the Year Awards celebrate the highly professional, innovative and sustainable approach of our farmers and farming families, showcasing their passion and raising the profile of the important role they play in Australian agriculture. The winner of the award was Darren Jensen from Queensland. By Rosi Broom
Hardworking, mateship, honest, true, loyal. These are all words that can be used to describe Tommy Starr, who sadly left this world on Saturday 19th September 2015 aged 81. Born on May 14th 1934, the eighth of eleven children, Tommy Starr saw a great deal of changes through his life. From humble beginnings on the family farm at Bumbaldry, he moved on to own properties in Cowra, Eugowra and Trundle. He ran a successful stock and hay carting business before settling back in Canowindra where he worked at Canowindra Produce until the age of 71. Tommy shared 39 years of his life with his beloved wife Maree. Supporting each other through tough times and sharing many laughs along the way through their unmistakable banter. Family was central to Tommy’s life and he will be forever missed by his three children, Harry, Brad and Kellie and their partners, nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Tommy embraced life and in his own words, “Even an old bushie can experience something new”, which was his response when waking from an afternoon nap to discover two mischievous grand daughters had painted his toenails pink while he slept. Tommy was a great story teller with an astounding ability to recall facts and figures relating to farming and other larrikin tales from throughout his life. He would revel in recounting his life experiences to family and friends and if you were a stranger, you wouldn’t stay that way for long. Those fortunate enough to sample Tommy’s bush tucker skills will never forget his signature lamb cooked over hot coals washed down with a glass of his famous home brew. I once read that “A hero has to be seen at some level as a role model.” If this is true then Tommy Starr was indeed a true Australian hero. So the next time you sit down for a cold beer at the end of a long working day, raise your glass; here’s to you Tommy. By Lisa Starr
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RURAL ROUNDUP Ridgehaven Report Prime lamb producers showed great confidence in the industry at last Thursday’s Ridgehaven Poll Dorset ram sale at Cudal, setting an average price of $1581 for vendors the Legge family. In the family’s 50th year of Poll Dorset breeding, all 153 rams offered were sold to a large crowd of 44 registered bidders, with the top price hitting $3100. After many received record prices for their sucker lambs over the last 8 weeks, producers attending the sale were prepared to invest some of the proceeds from these strong sales back into their operations, and as a result the average price lifted by $500 from last year’s result. Paying the $3100 top price was David Shaw, “Nullgarra”, Tullamore, for an April 2014 drop son of Tattykeel Marshall. The heaviest ram in the catalogue at 125 kilograms, it had an eye muscle area of 33.66cm2 and 8mm of fat. Mr Shaw also paid the second top price of $3000 for another son of Tattykeel Marshall, and averaged $2558 for the six rams he purchased on the day. David Watt, “Tara Moira”, Trundle, operated at the top end of the sale but also purchased in bulk, securing 16 rams averaging $2100.Mr Watt paid to a top of $2700 for a son of Sunnybanks 5/10, weighing 111kg with an EMA of 32.89cm2. Many regular Ridgehaven clients returned to select new sires, including Noel Pengilly, Glenleigh Pastoral Company, Eugowra, who put together a draft of eight rams averaging $2019, topping at $2500. Trevor Smith, Forbes, paid $2550 for his sole purchase, a 117kg son of Ridgehaven Fred. Lindsay Baker, Forbes, took home five rams averaging $1930, while Robert Norrie, South Bandon Farming, Eugowra, averaged $1713 across the eight rams he purchased. The sale’s volume buyer was Ray Townsend, “Glenavy”, Eugowra, who topped up his sire battery with 16 rams averaging $1528. Robert Cooke, Dilledewong Pastoral, Manildra, picked up 12 rams at an average of $1533. Continued on Page 6
IMAGE: Our local KMWL representitive Paul Breen at the Ridgehaven Ram Sale on the weekend.
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Continued from Page 5 Ridgehaven’s Isabele Roberts said the family was very overwhelmed by the support commercial producers showed at the sale. “We were really, really pleased with the quality of the rams we presented this year”, she said. “Ever since they were lambs, they’ve been a really good group of sheep.
“The comments we got on the day from the buyers were that they were happy to spend that money on rams as they were very happy with the quality of the sheep on offer.” The sale was conducted by Kevin Miller, Whitty, Lennon & Co, Forbes, and McCarron Cullinane. By Brendan Mansbridge
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Harvest is fast approaching and if you haven’t considered insuring your crop this year, now is the time to start thinking about it! Give Elders Insurance Western Plains a call because no matter the size of your operation they can supply you with peace of mind insurance against the loss of potential yield due to hail or fire. Broadacre crop insurable risks include hail, fire, transit, storage while on farm, chemical overspray, spraying livestock and replanting costs. Elders Insurance Western Plains are committed to providing farmers with a fast, efficient and reliable crop insurance service underwritten by the leading provider in Australia. You can rest assure that your claim will be handled swiftly, efficiently and professionally by dedicated crop insurance experts. To find out more information, contact Elders Insurance Western Plains on 6850 8877.
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Jemalong Wool Weekly Market Update Week ending: 18 September, 2015 This week saw the NRI retreat 37 cents in local currency terms. New Zealand opened proceedings on Tuesday with all indications hinting towards a softer market. The Australian offering duly followed suit on Wednesday when it tumbled in all three centres. Most types were 30 cents lower, although the finer microns were less certain with their margins and even showed some promise for some of the better types. Thursday was steadier and the falls were generally restricted to 10 cents. The mood improved slightly towards the end of the sale. Merino Skirtings closing the week around 40 cents, while crossbreds were firm through the finer microns but eased back in the key 28 to 30 micron range. Inspite of the losses across the rest of the market, Merino Cardings continued to find good support and rose 8 to12cents.
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IMAGE: Tommy Jeffs in the Grand Saloon at Montrose House @ Riverbank.
Makeover in Gaskill Street A new era in dining out in Canowindra begins in mid-October with the opening of Montrose House @ Riverbank in Gaskill Street, formerly the Riverbank Gallery. The building turns 100 years old this month and was recently purchased by well-known local identity Tommy Jeffs, who also owns and runs the Deli Lama. Tommy has been busy for the last five weeks with renovations inside and out and anyone who lives in and around Canowindra may have noticed the big changes and improvements. “I have always loved this building, back to when it was the Bank of NSW in the 60’s, so when the chance came along to purchase the building, I jumped for it,” said Tommy. “I’ve always loved Canowindra and to live here is a bonus.” “It’s a beautiful, grand dame of a building and it has fallen into a bit of disrepair. All it needed was a lick of paint, new carpets and lighting and voila! Tommy calls it a fabulous attraction to the
main street, improving on the street’s heritage, old-fashioned theme. With plans to hire rooms out for special occasions, the first event at the new-look premises was held on Saturday; a dinner party attended by 34 people for a family reunion. “It was just wonderful,” said Tommy. “I have an outdoor veranda, lawn area for Sunday lunches or Friday and Saturday Tapas, a gorgeous ‘Southampton’ white wicker room, and the main Grand Saloon for formal dinners.” “It meets all types of tastes with different menus to suit everyone.” Montrose House @ Riverbank is only open for bookings which can be made by calling the Deli Lama. There are also two luxury bedrooms for bed & breakfast accommodation, staying in the historic house. Choose a menu, a room and a theme to suit the party with fine china, glassware and linen supplied.
It’s the time of year when the hand mowers and ride-ons start howling into life, and with the good winter and spring rains we’ve had in the Canowindra region there’s likely to be a lot of grass to cut this summer. This is when Steve Brooks really gets down to business at 190 Gaskill Street as a small engines expert fixing mowers, chainsaws and brush cutters. He’s the man to go to when you pull on the starter cord, pull again and the infernal machine refuses to play ball. “If you pull the rope more than six times and nothing happens, it’s time to get the mower to a mechanic,” Steve advises. There is a variety of reasons why a mower won’t start – a spark plug that needs cleaning or replacing or an air filter that’s become clogged with grass and dirt the previous summer. Steve warns against changing the blades yourself too. “The disks that hold the blades have to come off first and that needs an expert hand otherwise the blades may not be fitted properly. The blades could fly off and damage property and people.” By Derek Maitland
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Mackenzie Devlin How long have you lived around Canowindra? 15 years. I was born in Orange and I’ve spent my whole life here. What is your favourite thing about Canowindra? It’s a small community where everyone knows everyone and it’s easy to get along with people. Describe your dream holiday: It would definitely be going overseas somewhere, probably Canada. What are your passions/hobbies? I like farming with dad and rural photography. I’m entering some photos at the Show. Name three people that inspire you the most: Dad, Mum and Miss Curtis at Canowindra High School who has helped me out a lot. What would you like to do when you leave school? Once I get through school I want to undertake an apprenticeship with a stock and station agent. What is your favourite music to listen to right now? Country music! Especially Luke Bryan and Lee Brice. What is the biggest change you would like to see in the world? A stop to violence and everyone getting along.
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The Cranbury Community will open their gardens for the first time ever as a collective to raise funds for the Canowindra High School P&C on Saturday 10 October between 9am and 4pm. Seven gardens within a 10km radius of the Cranbury Church will be open to the public in an event not to be missed. Landscape Architect Catriona Granville, the founder of Central West business Outscape, will give a talk between 12pm-1pm at the Cranbury Hall covering the benefits of a welldesigned garden and the importance of plant selection. Catriona grew up in Cranbury at Garden 1: Belmont, went to Canowindra High School and now lives in Grenfell. Catriona will be open for discussion to answer any questions you may have or queries about how she may be able to help you in planning your garden. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased on the day or beforehand at Canowindra High School, giving you access to all seven gardens. Find information at www.canowindra-h. schools.nsw.edu.au, on Facebook or contact Ash Wright on 0427 448 480. A lunch will be prepared by the Canowindra P&C and available at the Cranbury Church Hall. Morning and afternoon tea will also be served at Garden 6: Ruthfield to aid the Cudal Pre-school.
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Beth Gordon at the Eureka Plant Sale
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21 Oct 7 Nov The 11 Junior 2015 Canowindra Showgirl entrants at the Show Ball on Saturday night.
Art Express 2015, Western Plains Cultural Centre. Phone 68014444 or visit www.westernplainsculturalcentre.org for more information. Canowindra CWA monthly meeting, 6.30 for 7pm at the CWA Rooms in Blatchford St. Canowindra Food Basket every Friday @ United Church Hall 9.30am-12pm. Canowindra Show, Gates open from 4pm Friday and 9am Saturday at the Canowindra Showground. Canowindra Pythons Presentation Dinner, Canowindra Bowling Club, 6.30 for 7pm start. $25 per person. Call Eddy on 0419226730 or drop into Canowindra Newsagency for reservations. Sakura Matsuri Cherry Blossom Festival, 10am – 4pm at Cowra Japanese Garden and Cultural Centre. Tickets $20 for adults, $15 for children, $18 for seniors or $60 for a family pass. Phone 6341 2233 for more information. O’Sheas Slide City, Giant Slip and Slide. From 11am, Down Binni Creek Road Cowra. Visit http://events.ticketbooth.com.au/events/SLIDECITYAUSTRALIA to book your tickets. Unveiling of the Herbert Memorial Plaque in Memorial Park, Gaskill St at 10.30 am. Everyone invited, morning tea and Open Museum afterwards House Of Tribes first album launch “Paint it Red”. Come along and be a part of it. Free entry all ages, 6:30 for 7 pm start. Special Guests Paddy Cummings and John Armstrong from Voodoo Shuffle; Monique Orton; Unwanted Company; 9 pm House Of Tribes. Forbes Services Memorial Club. Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes and Dirty Beasts, 6.30pm at Orange Civic Theatre. For bookings phone 63938111 or visit www.orange.nsw.gov.au/theatre BEC Free Financial Management Workshop, 9-9pm at Canowindra Services Club. Light supper provided. Contact BEC on 63620448 or visit www.becbiz.com. au/events to book now. Canowindra Open Gardens Day, 9am-4pm Admission $20 for 7 gardens. Tickets available at Canowindra High School Office before the day or at gardens 1&7. For more information phone Ash Wright on 0427 448 480. But Wait…There’s More, Circus Oz, 2pm and 7.30pm at Orange Civic Theatre. For bookings phone 63938111 or visit www.orange.nsw.gov.au/theatre Orange Rodeo, East to West Coast Rodeo Championships at Orange Showground, Gates open 5pm for a 7pm start. Adults $30 and Children under 15 $20. Family passes available (2 adults and 2 children) for $70. Canowindra Business Chamber Meeting, 7pm at Canowindra Community Bowls and Recreation Club. SAVE THE DATE Light the Night @ Tom Clyburn Oval If you have any photos from a special event, please send them to editor@canowindraphoenix.com.au Support going to
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Historical Note
IMAGE: Amy Galea, Meg Devlin and Pip Johnson at the Canowindra Show Ball on Saturday night.
Show of Support for Showgirls One hundred and fifty people turned up to show their support for this year’s Junior and Senior Showgirls at the Canowindra Bowling Club on Saturday 19 September. 11 junior participants and 3 senior participants received their entrant sashes and answered questions while the judges sat in the crowd. The Senior entrants Pip Johnson, Meg Devlin and Amy Galea all spoke exceptionally well and we look forward to hearing who the winners will be. This year the Show Society are introducing
Community Notices
a Jillaroo and Jackaroo competition for boys and girls aged between 4 and 13. Those interested are asked to meet at the grandstand at 1:15pm on Friday to get a name tag. Why not grab a team of four and enter the Bryton Wool Farmers Challenge; stack some hay, roll a swag, throw a book and cart some feed for a chance to win the prize money. The Show Office will be open all week leading up to the show. Get down there to enter the competitions and pick up your membership tickets. Pensioners and school kids are $5, adults $15 and families $25.
Trades and Services
The Anglican and Uniting Churches of Canowindra and surrounding districts.
Classifieds FOR ALL YOUR PLUMBING NEEDS Gas Fitter, LPGas, personal Service. Blocked drains cleared. Call Tony 0438 906 125. Canowindra and districts. L/NO: 1456 Patios, Rooms, Cladding, Carports (BL83737C) As on TV. Phone 6341 3122 www.pictonbros.com.au
Sunday 27 September ~ The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost 9.30am All Saints’ Anglican Church Canowindra 4pm St Matthew’s Anglican Church Eugowra
DO YOU NEED HORSE HELP? Riding lessons for beginners and nervous horse lovers using your own horse. Build knowledge and trust. $20 per hour. Phone 0410 281 120.
Thursday 1 October 10am Morning Worship at Peace Memorial Uniting Church Canowindra Friday 2 October 9.30 - noon Foodbasket at Canowindra Uniting Church Hall
Senior Constable John Herbert was born in 1837 and joined the police force on September 1 1859. Early in 1865 authorities were searching hard between Forbes and Canowindra for wanted bushranger Ben Hall and his depleted gang with a substantial award offered for their capture with extra police brought into the region. On the night of 28-29 March, Senior Constable Herbert along with Constable James Cook, Constable Edward Ambrose and Aboriginal tracker Peter Hogan responded to a message that the bushrangers had robbed a store in Forbes for supplies and were now heading for Canowindra through the hills. The search party made a camp in the bush near Molong and Constable Herbert decided to leave the camp with Constable Ambrose to keep watch. The Constables lost their way in the dark and approached the camp from a different direction, failing to whistle their agreed signal for arrival. Hearing noises, Cook was said to have issued two challenges to the perceived intruders with no reply and presuming the sounds came from the bushrangers, he aroused the tracker. They both fired into the darkness learning only too late that it was their comrades, fatally shooting John Herbert, who died from the wound after returning to Canowindra. A memorial plaque dedicated to police officer Senior Constable John Herbert will be unveiled at Memorial Park on Gaskill Street, Tuesday 29 September at 10:30am in conjunction with National Police Remembrance Day.
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For Sale Kelpie pups male and female, working parents sheep and cattle. Ready to go. Phone Simon 0478 412 522 To place a classified ad please contact sales@canowindraphoenix.com.au
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Canowindra Sport
IMAGE: The Team Penning Nationals were held in Canowindra this month. Image courtesy of PonyPrints Photography
TEAM PENNING
The National Team Penning and sorting competition was held over four days from 3-6 September. On Friday the weather was not kind with a bit of rain around but it did not deter the competitors. Like always the riders rode in teams trying to out-do and out-wit the cattle and over
the following three days the weather made a turn for the better, turning out a good crowd to watch. The crowd’s support for the competitors was quite strong and very much appreciated. Over the four days there were smiles, tears and many embracing moments, especially for Jade the birthday girl. One of the nicest sights of the weekend
happened on Friday afternoon. It had been a long day in the saddle and little seven-yearold Harley was asleep on the ground holding on to her faithful horse Felix. Harley hadn’t been feeling well and the next day she went on a trip to the hospital. Luckily little Harley was back in the saddle on Saturday with no complaints. The Saturday night saw a majority of the camp welcomed to the Canowindra Services Club for a feed and a little bit of dancing. An auction was held to raise money for the Give Me 5 For Kids charity, and it turned out to be very successful. The organisers would like to thank their sponsors – the Lions Club, the Snow Cone Van and the Coffee Van, as well as those who hired out and worked the cattle and Tracie Smith for photos. They would also like to send out a big congratulations to all the people who were involved in the event and a thank you to everyone for leaving the Showground so clean. The tallying is still being done with the results of the competition coming soon. If you can’t get enough of the Team Penning action, don’t forget that it will be held at the Canowindra Show on Saturday and Sunday. By Mick Cassidy
Ph: 6344 1350
106 Gaskill St, Canowindra
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