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The Canowindra Phoenix

Wednesday 5 October 2011

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Show: Society meeting is to be held Wednesday 12 October 7:30pm at the Canowindra Bowling Club. All members are welcome to attend and provide feedback and suggestions for next years Show. Club: work will be commencing on the RSL Club this week. First to be actioned will be the auditorium so that it will be ready for the Zone Judging of the Western Region Showgirls of the Agricultural Society of NSW in February 2012. The company that has been awarded the contract for the rebuild and repairs has accepted tenders from local tradespeople over the last few months. Snakes: there have been a number of sightings of some very healthy large brown snakes already this season. As it is also the best time to be in the garden, make sure you wear long pants and boots, and look where youre poking around with your hands! Gardening: mulch mulch mulch! Take advantage of the moisture in the ground after the recent rain. Tip: water your pot plants with your used dishwater, or put it into a spray bottle to spray your roses to deter aphids. The detergent fixes repellent soil (when the water beads on top & doesnt soak in). Just make sure if any worms come up to the surface of the soil, wash them off in clean water and place them elsewhere. Pool: opening this Monday from 2-6pm until November, then business as usual from the beginning of November 10am to 6pm. CONGRATULATIONS: Christina & David on one of the most unique weddings ever, but also the most honest and loving. Best wishes for your future happiness. Even though the weather didnt dampen the enthusiasm of the bridal party or guests, the ceremony and reception held at the Falls was a celebration of love and great friendship.

CANOWINDRA SHOW REPORT We couldnt have planned for better weather for this years Show. Perfect Spring days ensured a huge crowd gathered at the Showground for the 110th Show. A huge thanks goes to Robyn Henry and her mum Madeline who gave so much of their time, and at the last minute, to take the many entries in the office in the two weeks prior to the Show. Thank you also to Tony, Trish and Vicki Davis who once again allowed us to take over the foyer of their reception area to display all the trophies so generously given, and take the entries for the exhibits. The Cobley Pavilion was filled with colour and talent, and the new trophy cabinet looked great. Its looking like the photography section may have to be housed by itself in a few years. The Ladies Auxiliary did a fantastic job of organising and displaying the various entries. In a hotly contested and quite contentious judging of Cut Flowers, Margaret Hamilton took out Champion Bloom with her fine specimen of a daffodil. Moyne was the Most Successful Exhibitor, and also took home the Isabel Russell Trophy for best iris. Tom Cobley was awarded the Ivy Dunkley Champion Camellia Trophy. And in what was nearly a two horse race, Peggy Nash won the photo finish as Most Successful Exhibitor for Decorative Flowers, with Moyne awarded the Kit Craven Memorial Trophy for Best Floral Arrangement. The ASC Special Rich Fruit Cake local competition was won by Jean Goodacre who won the right to go straight into the Regional Level competition, as Canowindra is the last Show in our regional zone. Unfortunately Jean missed out, however went home with the $50 prize for Champion Cake donated by Jack & David Rice, and Most Successful Exhibitor honours. The popular Mens Chocolate Cake was won by Darren Howard. Tara Jenkins and Brooke Tattersall battled it out in the Under 16 years section, with Tara taking home the Champion Cake honours with her Decorated Plain Cake. The Homemades Section would not be fully reported without mentioning Joanna Balcombe, who should have won the Most Patient Exhibitor as she waited for her missing chocolate cake to be found. Fortunately it won first prize for that class, so it was worth the wait. Steve Flannery won both Preserves crowns with Most Successful Exhibitor Overall and Champion Exhibit. Jean Goodacre was awarded the trophy for Most Successful in Classes 25-31. Needlework had a good showing with Daphne Quigg awarded Most Successful Exhibitor in the District section as well overall. Janet Robson won with her Champion Piece of Needlework, and Best Article in Wool Trophy, donated by Ros Finn was won by Merle Parrish. Narelle Hughes won Most Outstanding Piece of Craft Work of $25 and a ribbon, and Samuel Durkin won the Most Outstanding Junior Craft. Peter McNamara won the ribbon for Most Outstanding Junior Secondary Craft Work. Jean Goodacre took out the Clarrie Craven Memorial Trophy for Garden Produce, and Gwen Jolliffe won the Mrs RHE Brown Memorial Trophy with her citrus after a tie with Joanna Balcombe saw her name drawn out of a hat. In Fine Arts Stella Henry won both Best Local Entry and Most Successful Exhibitor, and Chrystal Golding took out Best Open Entry and Overall Winner. Xavier Lynch won the Best 3D exhibit. The Photography exhibition was brilliant again with Grant Cummings winning the Virginia Cullane prize for Best Digital and Overall Champion Photograph, and Beth Bowd was Most Successful Exhibitor. The Federation Fotos trophy and ribbon for Best Film Photograph was won by Robyn Thomson Greg Hamilton was the winner in Prime Sheep on the day being awarded both Woodlock trophies for Most Successful Exhibitor and Champion Pen of Lambs, Allan Gray & Co Trophy, K B Ryan Memorial Trophy, Max Glasson Memorial Trophy, John Payten Memorial Trophy. Stuart Gavin took out the Minoru Pastoral sponsored Open shorn lamb pen of 2 class. Alfalfa won the Pearce Memorial Prize. Stud Beef Cattle Supreme Animal of Show was won by Waugoola Pastoral Donk which also took out Supreme Champion Male, with Melton Park Gillian III awarded Supreme Champion Female. The Dairy Goat section Grand Champion Dairy Doe was won by Avago Zsa Zsa by G & J Cassell; Champion Buck: Illoura Park Jonty by J Jones; and Best Exhibit: Avago Zsa Zsa by G & J Cassell. Junior Art and other exhibit and event results will be included in next weeks issue of The Phoenix.

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RECORD S HORTLIST FOR REGIONAL ART PRIZE In the largest finalists field ever, 60 artists from regional and rural New South Wales will contest the States prestigious art prize Countryscapes 2011 the $35,000 Essential Energy Art Prize for Landscape Painting. The record shortlist was selected from a diverse field of entries, with the bulk of submissions originating from the Far North Coast and Central Western regions. Now in its ninth year, Countryscapes continues to grow in stature as it raises the profile of regional artists and their work. Following a rigorous competitive review process, the final 60 artworks were selected by Australian artists, Victoria Lobregat and Trevor Weekes, accompanied by Maitland Regional Art Gallery Cultural Director, Joe Eisenberg OAM, and Bathurst Regional Art Gallery Director, Richard Perram. Celebrated Sydney painter and academic, Ian Grant, will select the 2011 winner. Since its launch, more than 3,600 artists have entered the Essential Energy Landscape Art Prize, producing artwork that has been applauded by some of the countrys most acclaimed artists from Peter Kingston and Georgina Pemberton, to Tim Storrier and Suzanne Archer. Bathurst Regional Art Gallery is hosting the 2011 competition, where the winner will be announced on 24 November. Finalists will be exhibited at the Bathurst Regional Art Gallery from 25 November 2011 to 15 January 2012. To find out more, visit: www.essentialenergy.com.au/artprize The following Central Western region artists have been selected as finalists: Rachel Ellis, Bathurst Isabel Fox, Bathurst Catherine Hale, Bathurst Graham Lupp, Bathurst Genevieve Carroll, Hill End Michael Ramsden, Hill End David Lake, Newbridge Tom Buckland, Oberon Joel Tonks, Orange Peter Marshall, Rockley Amanda Penrose Hart, Sofala Gavin Price-Jones, Temora David Schlunke, Temora David Lake is a regular exhibitor at the River Bank Gallery and has a painting hung in their Talls 2011 exhibition now.

TROY GRANT - MATTERS OF STATE COUNTRY P ATIENTS TO B ENEFIT Its tragic to think that some country people are declining medical treatment because of the long distances of travel involved. That's why I have welcomed the NSW Governments $28m boost to the Isolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme (IPTAAS), which will enable country patients who travel long distances for medical treatment to receive 30% more in their accommodation subsidies. This the first time the accommodation subsidy has gone up in 11 years. Country patients can also receive a 25% boost in petrol subsidies. The funding boost demonstrates the NSW Governments commitment to ensuring that the people of regional NSW have access to timely and quality health care regardless of where they live. For the first time since 2006, there will be an increase in the rates for travel and accommodation assistance for people needing to travel at least 100 kilometres one way for specialist medical treatment. Accommodation subsidies increase by 30%, to $43 per single person and $60 per double, up from $33 per single and $46 per double. Reimbursement for car travel will now be at 19 cents per kilometre, up from 15 cents. It will also be easier for patients to stay with family and friends when receiving specialist medical treatment, with a subsidy of $140 per week, up from $30 per week. The new arrangements, which come into effect on 1 January next year, will also allow any patient travelling at least 200 kilometres in one week to claim IPTAAS subsidies. Previously, only patients travelling to access renal dialysis services were eligible to claim under this rule. There will also be a change to the current $40 administration fee charged for processing claims made by patients who are not pensioners or health care card holders. From 1 January, once a patients IPTAAS subsidies reach $1,000 within a year, the $40 administration fee will be waived. GO PLAY DURING S CHOOL H OLIDAYS It's school holiday time and I encourage parents and children to take advantage of a free NSW Government resource to help plan SWING INTO CANOWINDRA One of Canowindras graces is that it moves to its own rhythm. Businesses, and owners, come and go and things have remained pretty much the same. Now, when you walk down the street there is colour and vibrancy, more businesses are opening for the whole weekend, rather than tumbleweeds rolling silently by after the IGA closed on Saturday until opening again Monday morning. On the weekend Swinging Bridge opened their cellar door in the restored Finns Building, in the section closest to Charlies Holden Museum; and Melissa Barber has her gallery on the other side, closest to the laneway. Finns itself has been operating now for 12 months, and the three businesses under one roof complement each other perfectly. The lounge and outdoor seating are perfect areas to catch up with friends for a coffee.

fun and educational activities in Sydney and regional NSW. The Go Play website lists more than 350 possible activities catering for all ages and a range of different interests, with many activities listed being free for families. Seventeen different NSW Government agencies have contributed to the Go Play site and more than 50 000 people have already visited the page, with an additional 2000 people downloading the iPhone app. This is a great, user friendly tool for local families and I encourage people to visit the site or download the app and participate in the range of arts, cultural, sporting and recreational activities that this state has to offer. The Go Play site is: www.goplay.nsw.gov.au SOPRTS V OLUNTEERS RECOGNISED Sport at grassroots level is very reliant on volunteers the mums, dads, former players and other community members play vital but unpaid roles such as coach, official and club committee member. These people who give freely of their time, skills and passion will be recognised for the first time with a dedicated annual sports awards program. The Minister for Sport and Recreation Graham Annesley has launched the inaugural NSW Sports Volunteer Awards which will recognise the efforts of individuals, as well as acknowledging excellence in volunteer management by sporting clubs and associations. I have had the privilege of meeting many volunteers and I understand how vital volunteers are to local sporting activities in my electorate. Award programs play an important role in recognising volunteers, and also highlighting the invaluable work of volunteers across the community. The NSW Government is currently developing a Volunteering Strategy for NSW and I look forward to working closely with the sports sector on promoting volunteering and supporting volunteers. Almost a third of all volunteers in NSW volunteer in the sports sector. I urge all local sporting organisations in my electorate to nominate worthy volunteers at www.sportnsw.com.au The restaurant in the Royal Hotel is reinventing itself once again, this time with Dan Lambert, previously of the Old Vic Inn and Canowindra Hotel, who is serious about creating exciting cuisine and forging his mark in our town. pomegranate, chosen because of what locals call him, and a fruit originating from Persia, a style of cooking about which Dan is passionate. Teapots & Tiaras made a massive move to Gaskill Street from The Green Shed, giving space for Dot Cain to express her creative flair for the eccentric with How Bazaar & Cafe on Tilga Street. There is the new cafe Deburgabar which even though it hasnt opened yet, the cleaning of the long empty shop, and colourful signage on the front has already helped make our street brighter. A real estate office will be taking over Leannes Flowers old premises in the near future, and Comprinting and The Phoenix office will be moving to the old Canowindra Star building on Ryall Street behind the Junction Hotel, once council approval and work has been carried out to restore some of its original dignity and features. With more people visiting our town, it would benefit businesses to stay open a little longer on weekends to extend the Canowindra shopping experience.

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MAYOR S N EWS & V IEWS BY MAYOR B OB DOWLING A record $12.2m expenditure on Cabonnes roads will be the main priority in my next term at as Mayor of Cabonne. The community has told us that road improvements and maintenance are its main priorities and Council will be focussed on 42 Ferguson Street Canowindra carrying out this work throughout the Shire. I thank my fellow Councillors for the faith and confidence they had shown in returning me and Deputy Mayor Ian Gosper unopposed. But Cabonne is not about individuals. This Council is about all of us, Councillors and staff, working together as a team to achieve the best we can for our residents and ratepayers. Economic development will also be another key priority to keep our 11 towns and village areas viable and provide business and employment opportunities to attract new Tickets available: residents and retain our local youth. Sessions 2,4 & 5. Cabonne Council is joining others throughout Limited Session 3, Australia calling on the Federal Government to increase its Road to Recovery program to Some Session 1 but selling fast meet a $1.2 billion annual shortfall in funding for local roads throughout Australia. Council is also asking the Government to Session 1: Friday 7pm make this program permanent to help Local Session 2: Saturday 2:30pm Government meet its responsibilities in Session 3: Saturday 7pm providing access to local communities. Cabonnes Works Committee Chairman Ian Session 4: Sunday 9 2pm Gosper and Director of Engineering and Technical Services Rob Staples will represent Session 5: Sunday 9 5pm Council at the 2011 National Local Roads and Transport Congress at Mount Gambier in November. Council approved development applications with a total value of more than $5.4m during the past month.

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Canowindra Junior Cricket Now that footy is over for another year its time to think about the budding Michael Clarkes and Glenn McGraths out there!! Canowindra Junior Cricket will be holding their registration day on Tuesday 11 October at The Oval, straight after school. Registration fees are the same as last year: $60 for Milo; $70 for 1 child; $105 for 2 children; and $130 for three or more children from the same family. Age groups now include Under 16s, as Cowra has 22 players registered in that age group; Under 14s, 12s and 10s. Anyone interested in coaching will have their fees paid for any coaching course they wish to attend. So come along on Tuesday 11 October at the Oval and sign up for a great summer of cricket. Swimming Club Despite the chill in the air, its time to think about swimming Club for the coming summer season. Jarrod will be opening the pool next week and as such Swimming Club will start a week earlier than usual on Friday 28 October. Registrations will be done on line as required by Swimming NSW and your rego information will be sent out to you shortly via email. Registrations this year will be $65, plus a credit card payment fee of about .60 cents. For those without access to the internet there will be registration days at the pool before the season starts. Watch the Phoenix and your school newsletters for information when school goes back. Also a date for the future Canowindra will be holding their annual Swimming Carnival on Sunday 29 January so be ready for some carnival action.

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SIGHTS SET FOR LONDON 2012 The Co-operating Anglican Church Former Canowindra Little Athletics member, Lisa Corrigan is preparing for next Parish of Canowindra, and Uniting Church linked congregations of months 2011 Chiba Ekiden Relay in Chiba, Canowindra, Cranbury & Cudal central-eastern Japan on Wednesday 23 November. As part of the team of six competing in the Thursday 6 October 42.195km running relay, comprising Craig 10am Peace Memorial Uniting Mottram (Vic), Stephen Dinneen (Vic), Harry Church Canowindra Summers (NSW), Emily Brichacek (ACT), and Saturday 8 October Georgie Clarke (Vic), Clarke and Corrigan will use the event as part of their bid for London 6pm All Saints Anglican Church 2012 selection, looking to reprise form that Canowindra saw them compete across 1500m at the Sunday 9 October Sydney and Beijing Games respectively. Lisa, who now lives in Victoria, is a great 9:30am All Saints' Anglican Church Canowindra example of how successful you can be regardless of where you live. Lisa won many 11am Cranbury Uniting Church competitions with her involvement in Little Your generous donations to the Church Athletics, and still holds many records from help to continue this valued ministry. around the region. Thank you for your assistance. We will be cheering her on alongside her family who are living in Canowindra during the relay, and wish her all the best for her Olympic bid.

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30% OFF S ALE watch for the 30% off sale in November @ the Old Wares Shop, 48 Gaskill St Canowindra WANTED old Canowindra bottles & old Australian pottery. Ring Denis 0427 400 568 BROOKS S MALL E NGINES push mowers, chainsaws & brush cutter repairs. 2/176 Gaskill Street. Tuesday to Thursday 9am-5pm. Phone 02 6344 2013. Lic no 267270500066257 FOR SALE 1999 Toyota Camry, Blue, 180 000km, 10 mths rego BK86YM. Reliable and in excellent condition. $5,200. Ph 0408 637 105 GOOLOOGONG Markets Sunday 9 Oct @ Country Club. Contact John Thomson 02 6344 8124 WANTED old bicycle & bed frames for Community Garden, ornamental gateway project. Ph Mark on 02 6344 1253 TWILIGHT MARKETS canowindra@home will be holding their markets 4.30-8pm Saturday 22 October @ Memorial Park. Stall holders contact Margaret Wallington on 02 6344 7153

Oct 7: Adult Survivors of Child Abuse meeting contact Pascale on 02 6342 1612 Oct 7-9: WOMINDRA world music festival @ taste Canowindra. Tickets on 02 6344 2332 Oct 10: Canowindra Lions Club Dinner 7pm $20pp. Guest speaker Joanne Lewis of Ronald McDonald House in Orange. RSVP by 6 Oct to Ellen Flannery 0428 402 759 Oct 12: Canowindra Show Society meeting 7:30pm at Canowindra Bowling Club Oct 11: Historical Society meeting 10amat Museum. 11am David Scobie, Heritage Adviser, will speak about Heritage plaques. All interested welcome to attend. Oct 11: Junior Cricket Registration straight after school at The Oval. Oct 14: Cabonne Family Links storytime/craft 11am-12pm at the Canowindra Library. Sheryll Selwood 0428240161. Oct 15-16: Community Garden Working Bee establish a boundary fence and basic infrastructure of the garden. Chris Cuddy 0427 077 798 or Liz Mitchell 0427 548 891 Oct 15: Colours of Spring All Saints Anglican Church 2-4pm admission $5 inc arvo tea. Display of quilts, beading, cards, scrapbooking, embroidery & flowers, craft trading table. Oct 19: Canowindra Business Chamber meeting 7pm at CWA Rooms Oct 20: Canowindra High School P&C Meeting 5:30pm in the staffroom. Oct 21: Canowindra Tigers Rugby League Presentation Night 7pm Canowindra Bowling Club. Tickets $20. RSVP Debbie Rice on 02 63442 352 by 12 October. Oct 22: Twilight Markets: canowindra@home 4:30-8pm at Memorial Park Oct 23: Canowindra Tigers Rugby League Club AGM 2pm at Canowindra Bowling Club. Oct 27: Official Opening of the Community Garden with Costa Georgiadis time TBA Oct 27: Annual Meeting of Canowindra CWA Branch 6:30 for 7pm start. CWA Rooms Blatchford Street. ALL WELCOME.
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