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Thursday 6 March 2014
Issue 284
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IMAGE: Nicole Kidman starring with Hugo Weaving and Guy Pearce.
Canowindra set for the Big Screen
It looks like Canowindra is about to hit the big
screen again, this time as the location of a
top-line mystery thriller movie starring none
other than Nicole Kidman, Hugo Weaving and
Guy Pearce.
The film is called “Strangerland” and according to the publicity thus far it “details the
steady unravelling of one couple’s lives after
their two teenage children go missing in the
Australian outback.”
A co-production of the Irish company Fastnet Films and Australia’s Dragonfly Pictures,
it’s scheduled for cinema release in 2015.
Word about the project began rippling
through Canowindra last week when a team
led by Sydney-based location manager Colin
McDougall began scouting the town and environs for visual scenes and backdrops suitable for the movie.
The group had previously scoured Broken
Hill, but it’s understood they couldn’t find
anything that matched Canowindra’s historical character.
Production teams will return in force
on April 2 with around 60 Dragonfly staff
booked into the Old Vic Inn, Riverview Motel
and Eddy’s group accommodation facility
next to St Edmunds Catholic Church.
It’s understood they’ll be in the area for
eight days talking with local businesses and
generally getting to know the community.
And the project will put Canowindra on
the map for the second time, with “Strangerland” adding to the excitement and prestige
the town enjoyed in the March 2012 filming
of a high-tech Optus commercial on Gaskill
Street.
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Jess Ware, Jane Atkinson, Sally
Wallace from Canowindra, will compete in a 60km bike ride called Gear Up Girl,
which is a women’s only cycling initiative that
encourages women of all ages and abilities,
shapes and sizes to get out on their bikes.
THUMBS DOWN
To those people who allow their
dogs to ‘do their business’ on the
footpath in the main street. Have some respect for our town and please pick up after
your dog.
Dear Editor,
I refer to recent media reports about the
Department of Veterans Affairs refusing to
provide access to treatment for victims of
abuse in the defence force.
Unfortunately it is both sad and frustrating
that I report these cases are not isolated. I
have many clients who are struggling to get
the access to treatment they deserve, particularly for psychological conditions.
Psychological trauma is every bit as debilitating as physical trauma and it is absolutely
imperative that victims get the support and
the treatment they need.
More often than not, this psychological
trauma is compounded by the challenges
veterans, ex veterans, members and ex
members face when dealing with the Department of Veterans Affairs.
This has been a problem for many years
but I have faith the current Government will
take these issues seriously and trust that
they will endeavour to treat our military personnel better.
Brian Briggs
Slater & Gordon
Dear Editor,
I’ve just spent another day dealing with Telstra and the horrendous charges for people
that don’t have access to the ADSL network.
I’m not sure if I am the only one, (surely I’m
not) in the Canowindra area that cannot access the ADSL network. We have been paying $80 per month for the past 3 years and I
regularly go over our 12gb usage (I’m teaching and use the internet for lesson prep etc)
today I was advised that I need to upgrade
my plan as Telstra will no longer speed it up
free of charge if I’m over, this new plan is a
massive $160 and totally unsustainable.
Is this a common problem in your area? If
so we need to reach out to someone to help
fight toward a cheaper service. Any thoughts
or ideas?
Regards Diana Frost
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To the Canowindra Phoenix for the great articles and presentation and
the helpful staff.
To the people who leave their big
flood lights on continually you are disturbing people’s sleep – Maybe a fine is warranted. THUMBS DOWN
To the mail sorters at the Post Office. I know I’m not alone in
receiving mail that is delivered to the
wrong address, when the correct address is on the letter. It worries me who
is getting my confidential information.
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4th April 2014
The Canowindra Phoenix is proud
to announce the launch of their
new and user-friendly website at
the same address: http://www.
canowindraphoenix.com.au.
The website has a clean and
uncluttered design containing
extensive content from previous
articles dating back to November
2013.
Reader participation is highly
encouraged both in the comments section and by submitting
an article. The website will serve
as a particularly useful platform
for sport teams updating results
or for those wanting to voice their
opinion in the Letters to the Edi-
tor column.
Additional website features include the photo gallery showcasing events and people of Canowindra, a directory with listings of
local businesses and a special announcement later in April.
For those who prefer to read or
print the PDF version of The Phoenix, a link to the 12-page paper will
continue to be accessible on the
home page.
If you would like to provide feedback on your experience with the
new site, please complete the
survey form on the home page or
email editor@canowindraphoenix.
com.au.
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Snippets...
Wanted!! Canowindra
Residential and Rural Property Listings
Catch Of The Week Competition was won
by …… Jake Amos who caught a 56cm Murray Cod in the Lachlan River using lures.
Congratulations! Jake has won a $75 gift
voucher for French’s Store in Cowra! You too
can be in the running to reel in one of these
gift vouchers. Send your photo into editor@
canowindraphoenix.com.au. See pg. 5 for
more details.
For a no obligation market appraisal
contact
Di Oliver (Residential) 0417 422 816
James Keady (Rural Property) 0427 312 402
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3 New Ventures
in Town
Plants, gifts and coffee are all to be found
now at the Riverbank gallery.
Pop up, Pop up, Pop up! Catherine has
been running the Riverbank Gallery now for
over 10 years and has added to her already
extensive offering. There is a range of giftware, nursery plants and coffee, from Belaroma to be found.
The Smalls Exhibition opens on the 8th
March and there will be an Evening Supper
served, at $10 per head. Bookings are essential, so get in early.
Pop in to the Pop up shops and have a
browse.
Now Open
Pop Up Nursery, Gift Shop,
Coffee & Cakes
(Closed every Tuesday)
71 Gaskill Street, Canowindra
P: 02 6344 2778
www.riverbankgallery.com
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IMAGE: Fudge By Alison
Do You Have a
Sweet Tooth?
In September 2010 Alison started her business Fudge by Alison from home. Whilst Alison considers this a hobby business, and it
allows her to be a wife, mother to her young
son and pursue a nursing career in Orange,
she still manages to make 23 varieties of
fudge, with milk, dark and white chocolate.
Alison uses local hazelnuts, walnuts, pistachios, locally grown strawberries and other
produce from local suppliers.
Alison said’ she absolutely loves making
the fudges, and that she has met some great
people along the way, and of course, gets to
sample some really yummy food.
Fudge by Alison can be found at The Orange Farmer’s Markets, The Agrestic Grocer,
A Slice of Orange, and Beekeepers at Vittoria. Don’t forget that the Farmer’s Markets
are on again this Saturday in Orange, so go
along and sample some of Alison’s great
fudges.
ROYAL HOTEL
canowindra
Saturday 22nd March
The Fallon Bros
performing live from 8pm
Bar l Beer garden l Bar snacks l Accommodation
Opening Hours - Fri - Sat: 4:00 pm - 12:00 am
The World’s Greatest Shave is on March
13 – 16, are you getting involved? If so let
us know and we can take photos for one of
our editions. The Leukemia Foundation host
this fundraiser every year and is one of the
biggest yet, where people get sponsored to
shave or colour their hair and raise funds to
support people with blood cancer. Please
email us at editor@canowindraphoenix.com.
au or call us on 6344 1846 and let us know if
you or anyone else is taking part in this fantastic event!
Gardens Table Opening was successful with
good attendance despite the rain falling on
Saturday morning. Many local people turned
up to check out the new and improved café
whilst sampling the organic food prepared by
the Gardens Table. Councilor Anthony Durkin was on the BBQ preparing the beef sliders and Eve and Jayson Clout were buzzing
around serving everyone. Everyone seemed
to be enjoying the friendly atmosphere and
we wish Jayson and Eve all the best on their
new adventure now it is open for business!
Lawrence’s
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Uncle Toby’s Vita Brits 1kg- $2.24 half price!
Nescafe Gold Coffee 200g- varieties $9.99
Birds Eye Wedges or Chips 750g varieties
$2.49
Mon - Fri 7.30am - 6pm Sat - Sun 8am - 4pm
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IMAGE: Meal from Eat Your Greens
Eat Your Greens
Eat Your Greens Function Centre is the perfect location to celebrate a wedding. Located
just outside Eugowra, this unique location is
nestled amongst the splendour of the Mandagery Creek in a very private setting. The
estate features a 150 seat Function Centre
set amongst beautiful garden surrounds, providing an elegant and romantic backdrop for
both the ceremony and reception. The bar
area boasts a large dance floor with a lounge
area nearby to suit a quieter occasion. Beautifully styled verandas’ are fully shaded in the
summer months with ornamental grapes.
Wedding ceremonies are often held in the
sunken garden area with its roses and fountain the highlight.
The hosts, Jayne and Neil McMillan, have
over 15 years’ experience and they understand the excitement and anticipation that
comes with organising the big event and are
able to assist with making a wedding day,
one of the most special, enjoyable and memorable days of a couples life. The dynamic
team of chefs create a sumptuous modern
menu ranging from flowing finger food to a
lavish banquette of several courses. They
also can arrange a specific menu to suit your
needs, catering for special requirements and
requests, for example, children, vegetarians
and photographer meals. Fresh seasonal
produce is always at the heart of the menus
provided here. An extensive wine list is available to accompany the menu, but Eat Your
Greens also allows the bridal couple to provide their own selection if they choose.
As well as servicing the local areas of
Canowindra, Forbes, Parkes and Cowra, they
are able to travel to Bathurst, Orange, Dubbo
and Young areas. All the cooking is done on
site, guaranteeing freshness every time. Be it
marquees, an auditorium, town hall, pavilion,
gymnasium, or a shearing shed, the list goes
on. They have the most up-to-date equipment necessary to deliver hot fresh meals,
for which Eat Your Greens is renowned, to
large numbers of guests at weddings, balls,
graduations and parties.
By Jessica Jenkins
$30,000 Grant for Local
Balloon Challenge
Member for the Dubbo Electorate Troy Grant
has announced the 19th Australian National
Balloon Championships and Canowindra International Challenge will receive funding assistance under the NSW Governments Sport
and Recreation Events Grant Program.
The 19th Australian National Balloon Championships and Canowindra International
Challenge will receive $30,000 in funding
and the event runs from the 22nd to the 27th
April.
“Events like this help put this Electorate
on the map, which brings in visitors from all
over the world and in turn provides local businesses and tourism operators with a valuable
economic boost”, Troy Grant explained.
Jan Kerr from Canowindra Challenge Inc.
said “We are thrilled to see the NSW Government supporting an International Balloon
Event in regional NSW and local communities.”
Both events were awarded through the
NSW Sport and Recreation Events Program
which aims to attract financially viable local,
national and international sporting events to
New South Wales.
For more details about the Sport and Recreation Events Grant Program, including guidelines, visit www.dsr.nsw.gov.au or by phone
13 13 02.
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CATCH of the Week
IMAGE: Vicki Grant – the government “can’t keep doing that.”
Vicki’s Pharmacy Joins Massive Petition
Against Gov’t PBS Cutbacks
government changes have drastically reduced the amount of money they receive to
provide these services.”
Says Vicki: “When cuts like that are made
too fast, it affects our stock levels. We have
smaller inventories. There are fewer reps on
the road. Customers have to wait for delivery of their medicines.
“The long term effect is that we have to
take a good look at the number of staff we
have.
“Yet we’re the only health professionals
who you don’t need an appointment to see,
and there’s no cost for the consultation and
services we provide.”
What’s made the issue worse is that the
government move ignored a cooperative
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$4 billion in federal PBS funding since 2010
– more than double the $1.9 billion the government actually demanded.
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school holidays using yabbies at Nyngan. Remember to send in your photo of your great
catch, what you used, where you caught it
and how big it was for your chance to win a
$75 gift voucher at French’s Store in Cowra.
The competition will be drawn at the end of
March and April so get fishing!
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Vicki Grant, the very popular owner and
chief pharmacist of our one and only chemist
shop, says she has a lot to thank her customers for these days.
They rallied in their hundreds to support
a “Pharmacy Under Threat” petition that’s
become the biggest ever presented to the
federal parliament -- 1.2 million signatures
appealing to the government to back off its
cost-cutting attacks on the Pharmaceutical
Benefits Scheme (PBS).
It was launched last September when the
government mandatorily imposed another
round of funding cuts on the industry – reducing the number of medicines and drugs it
subsidises -- with no prior consultation.
“They accelerated the funding cuts by two
to three months, and gave us absolutely no
notice,” Vicki says.
“What our petition is saying is that they
can’t keep doing that.”
As the Pharmacy Guild points out the PBS
subsidies help pay pharmacies “for their professional dispensing services, and the recent
IMAGE: Felicity Roberts
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Celebrate
International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated on March 8th across the world annually,
celebrating the economic, political and social
achievements of women in the past, present
and future. It is a day when women are recognized for their achievements, regardless of
divisions, whether national, ethnic, linguistic,
cultural, economic or political.
This year, the theme of International Women’s Day is inspiriting Change calling for;
Greater awareness of women’s equality,
growth of women in senior leadership roles,
growth of women owned businesses and increased financial independence for women.
Even though women’s equality has made
positive gains, the world is still unequal. The
vast array of communication channels, supportive spokespeople, equality research,
campaigns and corporate responsibility initiatives means everyone can be an advocate
inspiring change for women’s advancement.
As a professional accounting and business
services provider, YBM presently employ 45
staff and almost two thirds of those are women who hold positions in senior and management roles. They also have 6 owners working
in the business, 2 of whom are women, and
they believe it gives them an edge over their
competitors.
“It offers a different perspective and allows our female business owner’s clients to
have their accounting and business affairs
overseen by someone who understands the
challenges women are faced with”, Partner
at YBM, Mark Giumelli said.
Balancing a career and family is one of the
biggest challenges women face and it is a necessity these days for both parents to work.
So it is very important that they work with
advisors that understand and offer support
when required. At YBM we have the right
people to help ease the burden on business
owners, especially women. Don’t be afraid to
ask for support and enjoy the balance of a
successful business and happy family life.
In today’s society women also need to start
planning ahead, this means by taking care of
their own retirement fund and savings, which
we need to encourage.
First Choice Credit Union offer savings accounts with reasonable interest rates to help
women reach their financial goals, whether
it be for renovations, Christmas or your very
own home.
First Choice Credit Union is proud to sponsor International Women’s Day in conjunction with the Canowindra Phoenix and YBM.
Care Factor- We care about our members
and love to help them to achieve their goals.
First Choice can provide assistance by providing booklets on budgeting, set up budget
accounts and arrange for monies to be transferred out of your payroll directly into the
budget account, create an online account,
we can even lock your money away in a
Christmas club helping you to save.
It is never too late to start, put away a small
amount each week and watch it grow. Make
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Lynne Russell is an example of our very own
local inspiring and independent women who
enjoys helping out the local community as
well as having a part-time permanent job and
running a household/farm. Lynne has joined
many committees over the years including
the Pre-School Committee, High School Committee, Primary School P & C, Junior Rugby
League, Junior Rugby Club, Swimming Club
and the Show Society. She has been in leadership roles including being President for the
Canowindra show society.
“Most of the committees I have been on
have been to support them as my kids have
been involved with them and if I can make a
difference to an issue that’s important to me,
I will. I also enjoy helping out our local community when I can”, Lynne explained.
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Great Eats...
Lot 31 Restaurant & Bar is a casually Miss Daisy’s Teahouse – Miss Daisy’s
refined eatery in Cowra serving up a variety
of lunches, mains and tapas plates alongside
a wide selection of beverages. Featuring a
contemporary design with art and leather
dining chairs, Lot 31 is vibrant yet comfortable with a relaxed atmosphere and friendly
service. Their seasonally changing modern
Australian menu places much emphasis on
fresh local produce and offers plenty of vegetarian friendly options.
Open Tuesday – Saturday Lunch & Dinner &
Sunday Brunch
Cargo Inn is an old country pub with great
food, icy cold beer and a range of local
wines all at competitive prices. With a large
enclosed deck overlooking the Cargo playground and swimming pool. The Pub Bistro
menu consists of modern Australian Cuisine
including; Steak, Lamb, Chicken, Seafood
and salad choices. There are always seasonal
specials and kids’ meals are also offered.
Open for Lunch Saturday – Sunday 12pm
– 2pm and Dinner Thursday – Saturday 6pm
– 9pm. Pizzas are available on Thursday Only.
Teahouse is located at the base of Mount
Canobolas. They are open Tuesday – Sunday with a delectable breakfast, lunch and
dessert menu. One of their favourite deserts includes the lemon tart with homemade shortcrust and strawberries, they are
also known for their spectacular coffee and
homemade scones. One customer boasted
fabulous food, great service and wonderful
atmosphere. If you enjoy delicious coffee,
yummy desserts (homemade sticky date)
and peaceful surroundings, come visit Miss
Daisy’s Teahouse, you will not be disappointed!
The Gardens Table is open 7 days and
offers customers natural food that is organic and nutrient rich. Owners Eve and Jayson Clout set out to transform organic and
whole food into nourishing affordable dishes
to have in or to go. The menu consists of
worldwide cuisine including; Italian Schnitzel and organic beef with onion and fig jam
served with salad. Special kids’ snacks and
baked goods are also available. Stop in for a
coffee or a yummy piece of cake!
By Jessica Jenkins
Blue Heelers Bistro Specials
Thursday 6th - Pizza & Pasta night $10 - $16
Friday 7th, Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th
See website for Blackboard specials
Sat’day Sesh
Free Juke Box 12pm - 6pm. Free pool table 12pm - 4pm
Free sausage sizzle 1 - 3pm
Pool comp 4pm $100 prize money (min 8 people)
Tel 6364 3085 | www.cargoinn.com.au
Miss Daisy’s Teahouse
Mount Canobolas
Where the Mountain Teahouse used to be
Open Tuesday-Sunday with a
delectable breakfast, lunch and
dessert menu!
42 Mount Canobolas Road, Orange
Phone: 02 6365 3227
02 6342 2770
31 Kendal Street, Cowra NSW
Open for dinner 6 nights a week
Tuesday to Sunday
IMAGE: Gardens Table meals
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Pearls of Wisdom
Youth Work Program Big on Jobs and
Training but What About the Pay?
If you’re aged between 17 and 24 and you
have an urge to serve the Canowindra and
regional community, the army wants you.
The Green Army, that is.
And as a volunteer you could be working
along the banks of the Belubula River this
coming winter making sure it’s clear of rubbish, debris and weeds that could cause
damaging floods in the future.
The Green Army is an Australia-wide voluntary program which is being launched in July
to “encourage and train young people in local environment and heritage conservation
projects.”
Says Calare MP John Cobb: “The projects
include activities such as cleaning up riverbanks and creek beds, re-vegetating remnant
vegetation, fencing vegetation areas, removing rubbish and weeds, habitat enhancement
and pest animal control.”
The Belubula River clean-up is one of six
local projects cited for the Calare electorate,
and local Green Army teams will be among
an initial 250 going into action this year, ris-
ing to 1,500 projects and 15,000 participants a year from 2018-19.
“The participants will be paid an allowance and gain valuable skills in conservation management, teamwork and discipline
in waking up each morning and committing
to work,” says John Cobb.
But there’s a catch. The scheme is aimed
at getting kids off the dole, and the “allowance” could be as little as half the minimum
wage -- $300 a week compared with the
$620 a week minimum. And they won’t be
fully covered by national workplace laws.
As the ACTU comments: “If these jobs actually exist, then they should be advertised;
they should be structured so they are wellpaid, safe jobs.”
Few people would deny that anything that
provides jobs for unemployed youth is a big
step up for them and the community.
But why not pay them a statutory wage?
What do you think?
Full range of
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73 Kendal St Cowra | 6342 3919
We are celebrating Seniors Week by inviting you to send us pearls of wisdom from
your Parents or your Nan, Pop, Grandma
or Grandpa. You remember those sayings
or pieces of advice your parents or grandparents gave you that were absolute treasures, we want you to share them with us!
Share with us by dropping in this
entry form and the lucky winner will
win lunch for two at the Gardens Table
Canowindra.
Here is a piece of advice for you; “Ideas
are like rabbits. You get a couple, learn
how to handle them and pretty soon you
have a dozen.”
Name:
Phone:
Email:
Pearl of Wisdom:
By Derek Maitland
Family, Food, Love and Celebration
Open 7 days 7.30am to 4.30pm
18 Tilga Street, Canowindra, NSW 2804
Phone: (02) 6344 2474
www.thegardenstable.com.au
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WEEKLY SPECIALS...
Purple Baby Eggplant $2.00kg
Corn 6 for $2.00
Local Berry Bosc Pears $3.00kg
Sml Tub of Fruit Salad $3.50ea
RECIPE OF THE WEEK
Pear & Berry Crumble
4 firm williams/beurre bosc pears peeled/cored
500g frozen mixed berries
3/4 cup caster sugar
1 cup Vogel’s Premium Oven-Crisp Muesli
1/2 cup plain flour
60g butter, softened
1.
2.
3.
Preheat oven to 200°C. Cut each pear
into 8 wedges. Place in a bowl. Add
berries and sprinkle with 1/2 cup sugar.
Toss to combine.
Divide fruit mixture between six 1-cup
capacity ovenproof cups or a 6-cup
capacity baking dish.
Combine muesli, flour and remaining
1/4 cup sugar in a bowl. Add butter.
Using your fingertips, rub into dry
ingredients until mixture resembles
coarse breadcrumbs. Scatter the
crumble mixture over fruit. Place on a
baking tray and bake for 40 minutes
or until golden and crisp. Serve with
ice-cream.
Tel 6344 1011
Cargo
Brought to you by
your local bloke
21 Mill St, Canowindra, 6344 1097
Cec Balcombe
Cec has been living in and around Canowindra now for most of his live, with the last 15
years living in town, when he moved from his
farm. He retired in 2003 and then went on to
manage a farm out at Mandurama.
On Friday of this week he and his wife will
be moving to Cowra to reside in the Bilyara
Retirement Village, in an independent living
section. They have been married for 52 years
which is a good reason to celebrate.
Cec has loved working hard all his life, and
with the farm he cherished being out in the
fresh air, and being able to make all his own
decisions.
He starts his day by just getting out of bed
and then having breakfast. What makes is
day is helping people and being happy. He
is involved in many charities including the
Men’s Shed, Golden Oldies and the Food
Basket as well as the Co-operating Churches
of Canowindra. Cec and his wife also started
the Canowindra Markets back in 2002 which
have evolved to become the Moorbel Markets.
He has two children, 3 grandchildren and
loves a good coffee, whether it be a Bills
Beans from Finns Store or a flat white from
the Deli Lama.
General Store
Open 7 days
Takeaway ... Fuel ... Convenient Store ...
Postal Agency ... Friendly Staff ... Fishing Licences
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6364 3182 ... 2 Forbes Street Cargo
ATTENTION!
CANOWINDRA TAXI
OPENING TIMES ARE AS FOLLOWS
Monday - Wednesday 6am – 8pm
Thursday 6am – midnight
Friday & Saturday 6am – 1am
If the Taxi is required at any time after
hours, prior bookings need to be made.
The Canowindra Services Club is no longer
subsidising the taxi for it’s members, due to
this full rates will apply to and from the Club.
IMAGE: Cec Balcombe
WHAT’S Hot
Thursday 6 March 2014 Page 9
GREEN Thumb
GREEN THUMB by Ian Rogan
Well, your rain dances or prayers for rain
which I requested in my last Green Thumbs
column worked. What a turnaround in a
month!
Moist soil and more pleasant autumn daytime temperatures stimulate gardeners to
begin planning for next spring’s garden colour. Plants which grow from bulbs (or corms
or tubers) planted in autumn are great because they require little or no maintenance.
They appear from nothing in late winter/
early spring and surprise us with masses of
colour in a short time. Many of these plant
species are tough and can be grown successfully in shaded garden beds, rockeries,
as borders and in all sorts of pots and containers.
Gladioli, hyacinth, lilium, daffodils, ranunculas, tulips, freesias, iris and jonquils are
ones we all know well, but I thought I would
discuss two other bulb based plants that are
less widely known but which produce beautiful colour from massed plantings at a time of
year when there is not much other colour in
the garden-crocus and nerine.
Crocus can be autumn or early spring flowering. Dutch crocus produce goblet shaped
flowers in early spring on thin stems of about
15cm. They come in a range of colours including purple, blue, white and yellow. The
flowers usually appear before any foliage,
which is grass like. The bulbs will multiply
and form clumps over several years which
look great when flowering.
Nerines are autumn flowering bulbs originating from southern Africa. Their strappy
leaves begin to appear from late summer or
early autumn, followed by multiple funnel
shaped flowers in clusters on stems up to
50cm tall. Flower colours range from white
to pink and orange/red.
Like most bulbs, tubers or corm based
plants, crocus and nerines can be lifted after
the leaves die back and divided after several years then planted elsewhere or in pots
around the garden.
NRL Tipping
Our Footy Tipping Comp has started this
week with 10 contenders.
Our Tipsters are David Grant, Craig Carpenter, Matt Dunn, Peter Watt, Team Belubula
Butchery, Billy Paul, Charles from Goonigal
Poll Dorset Stud, Team Deli Lama, Arthur
Watson and our sole female tipster Mel Stanbury from the Phoenix.
Good luck to everyone and a great prize
at the end to the winning tipster, a large full
screen TV.
OPEN WEDNESDAY TO SUNDAY 9AM TO 5PM
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(3km from the Post Office on Vittoria Rd)
T.63663131 E.millgard@bigpond.net.au
www.millthorpegardennursery.com.au
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BE Seen
Jayson Clout and Anthony Durkin cooking the BBQ at
the opening of The Gardens Table.
Eve Clout withDot Cain at the opening of The Gardens
Table.
If you have any photos from a special event, please send them to
editor@canowindraphoenix.com.au
WHAT’S On
7 Mar
Kellie Slattery
Hair and Beauty
0438 612 422
144 Moorbel Dr, Canowindra
Open Tues, Wed & Fri
or by appointment
Available to make
house calls or pick-up
service for clients
IN Memorium
In loving memory
Doreen May Bermingham
5th August 1934 to 10th March 2013
We think of you in silence
We often speak your name
But all we have are memories and your
picture in a frame
Your resting place we visit and put
flowers there with care
But no one knows the heartache as we
turn and leave you there.
Missed by loving husband John and
10 Children
International Women’s Day Morning Tea sponsored by Canowindra Phoenix,
YBM and First Choice Credit Union @ Deli Lama, 10 – 11.30am, $20 pp. Bookings
essential, contact: Cheryl 6344 1846
7 Mar
Inspirational Women’s Day lunch @ Orange Library (west room), 1 – 2pm, $20
pp. Contact: 6393 8600
7 Mar
Inspirational Women’s Day Evening Dinner @ Orange Ex Services Club (Kokoda Room), 6 – 10pm, two course dinner, prizes, $40 pp. contact: 6362 2666
7 Mar
World Day of Prayer @ All Saints’ Anglican Church Canowindra, 7pm
7 Mar
Canowindra Food Basket @ Uniting Church Hall 9.30 – 12noon
7 Mar
Adult Survivors of Child Abuse at 12.30pm. Open to all survivors in the community, please call Pascale 6342 1612
8 Mar
Orange Region Farmers Markets @ North Court, cnr. March & Peisley St (showground if wet), 8.30am – 12.30pm, contact: Cath 0425 259 350
9 Mar
Official Canowindra Swimming Pool Opening @11am
8-9 Mar Orange & District Relay For Life @ Waratahs Sports Ground, Telopea Way North
Orange, contact: 6392 0800
10 Mar Touch Football final and presentation @ Canowindra Football Oval, BBQ, we
would love to see as many players attend as possible
10 Mar Aqua Fitness @ Canowindra Pool 9am – 10am
11 Mar
Tai Chi Classes @ Canowindra Public School Hall 5.30pm – 6.30pm
13 Mar Alkinetic Rock N Roll dance classes @ Canowindra Showground grandstand,
6.30pm, $10/lesson, contact: Ali 0439 185 066
13 Mar Aqua Fitness @ Canowindra Pool 9am – 10am
13-16 Mar World’s Greatest Shave
14 Mar Canowindra Food Basket @ Uniting Church Hall 9.30 – 12noon
17 Mar
Aqua Fitness @ Canowindra Pool 9am – 10am
22 Mar
Flickerfest @ Rosnay vineyard, 6.30pm
Community Notices
THE COOPERATING ANGLICAN AND
UNITING CHURCHES OF CANOWINDRA
Sunday 9 March - The First Sunday in Lent.
9.30am All Saints’ Anglican Church Canowindra
11.1 am Cranbury Uniting Church
7pm Cudal Uniting Church meeting at 6 Main
St, Cudal
We raised over $800 at Harvest Festival
which will go to the work of Manda Lewis of
Teams International and her work with the
Church in Romania.
Your donations towards the work of the
Anglican and Uniting Church in Canowindra
and surrounding districts are appreciated. If
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Canowindra set for the Big Screen
Cont from pg.1
Again, Canowindra was chosen as the location for the commercial after other prospects from Braidwood to Raymond Terrace
were turned down.
Though the full budget of “Strangerland”
isn’t known at this stage, Screen Australia is
said to be backing the project as “part of a
$32.3 million feature support package” and
it describes the movie as having a “strong
creative potential and massive A-list potential.” (Variety)
Other finance has come from Screen NSW
and the Regional Filming Fund.
There’s no doubt, also, that a project of this
size is going to inject quite a lot of money
into the Canowindra economy.
Though we don’t know how many production staff will be here for the actual staging and filming, it’s known that the NSW
production spend is nearly $5.5 million and
foresees 227 jobs.
All in all, it’s going to be another tremendous excitement for Canowindra – the town
that’s always got so many surprises up its
sleeve.
Let’s make it a warm, pleasant and rewarding surprise for the film-makers too.
Thursday 6 March 2014 Page 11
Trades and Services
• General fabrication
• Custom built trailers & ute trays
• Aluminium, stainless steel &
general welding
• General repairs
• Sheet metal folding
Call Ben 0422 445 025 or
email weldxfabs@hotmail.com
FOR YOUR FREE QUOTE
By Derek Maitland
Phil’s Mini Diggers & Gardening
Need a trench dug or concrete
foundation laid?
Phil Gersbach has the experienced operators
and the mini diggers to do the work!
Community Notices
you would like to support our work you can
send your donation to:
PO Box 197 Canowindra NSW 2804.
Thursday 6 March
10 am Morning Worship including Lenten Bible Study at Peace Memorial Uniting Church
Canowindra
Canowindra Show Ladies Auxiliary
AGM will be held Tuesday, 11 March at 2pm
@ the Services Club – All Welcome
Seniors’ Trip
Despite the Lions Club being unsuccessful
for a Government Grant, this years’ senior
trip is still on. This year we are off to Bathurst
to visit three diverse historic homes, Chifley
House, Miss Traills House and Garden and
Abercrombie House. The club has decided
to keep the cost at $30, which covers bus,
morning tea and the entrance costs. Lunch
will be at the Panthers at an additional cost.
Date: Friday 21st March, leaving Canowindra
Bowling Club at 8am. Details are now available from Ron Cain on 6344 1497
Classifieds
LOST DOG
Maltese/Shihtzu black and white male.
Missing since 20th Feb. He wears a red
collar and is microchiped. Reward offered.
Call 0429157806
LOST DOG
Female Rottweiller 3years old, wearing a
pink collar. Missing from Billamari River
Area. Call 0408531706 or 0421870571
POSITION VACANT
Tablelands Premier Meats have a
vacancy for a junior abattoir assistant.
The successful applicant will be trained
in skin processing and tanning,
smallgood manufacture and general
abattoir/meat processing duties.
A formal traineeship may be available.
Reply with CV to dorper4u@hotmail.com
Tablelands Premier Meats
Canowindra’s own licensed abattoir now
open for private kills of lamb and goat.
Trade enquiries welcome. Sides of lamb
home delivered from only $130. Phone
Stephen on 0447 712 370.
✱Excavations Foundations
✱Septic Tanks and Soakage Drains
Pipe and Cabling w orks ✱Concreting
Trenching ✱Pipe Laying Post Holes
Ripping ✱Turf Laying or Removal
Does your garden need a clean up?
Edging ✱Whipper Snipping ✱Mowing Pruning
✱Mulching ✱Weeding ✱Rubbish Removal
General Handy Man Work
Call Phil for a free quote
0429 234 996
Positions Vacant
Position Vacant
Canowindra Golf Club
Secretary/ Manager
Level C or D
Apply to Graham Beasley
on 63441009
To place a classified ad please contact
sales@canowindraphenix.com.au
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Canowindra Sport Proudly brought to you by Chris Williams
Canowindra Women’s Bowls
Results of the No. 4 Pennant 1st round match
played last Tuesday 25th February. Parkes
Railway Diggers defeated Canowindra with
an aggregate of 34-30, winning both rinks
so received 5 points. Thanks to the Umpire
Sheryn O’Malveney.
No. 3 Pennant Practice Game - Margaret
Gosper, Nancy Morrow, Maureen Baillie &
Heather Hoad defeated Sheryn O’Malveney,
Moyna Rue, Gwen Haydon & Colleen Crump
27-11.
There was one game of social triples played
Bobbie Turner, Marion Wilson & Sandy McDonald defeated Jean Roth (who played lead
and second) & Dianne Mooney 21-16.
The Lucky Draw was won by Linda Miller with
No. 15.
The 30 club was won by Diane Slattery with
No. 16.
On Tuesday 11th March the No. 3 Pennant
team have a bye in the 3rd round. The No. 4
Pennant team in the 5th round play Parkes
at Parkes.
On Thursday 13th March the No. 3 Pennant
play their 4th round against Cowra at Cowra.
The No. 4 Pennant team play their 6th round
against Parkes Railway Diggers at Parkes.
Until next week good bowling all, especially
in the Pennant matches.
Canowindra Touch
A Grade Grand final
Central Motors Vs Rivers Road
B Grade Grand final
Wildcats Vs Mr Embroidery
Harness Club Receives Community
Chest Cheque
Lawrence’s IGA presents Canowindra
Harness Racing Club with a cheque for
$4886.20 as part of their loyalty points program, whereby everybody who shops has the
opportunity to contribute to this throughout
the year. Thank you to those who donated
their points towards the Community Chest,
its great to see the generosity of the Canowindra locals.
HOTEL
Weekly Specials
$4 Schooners and $3 Middies
during Thursday night’s
NRL game
Don’t forget to sign up for the
Footy Tipping Comp
starting March 6th
Guaranteed first prize $1000
Come and enjoy an ice cold beer
at the Canowindra!
Feedlot Restaurant
open Tues-Sat 12-2 and 6-8
Sunday 12-2
Pizzas available at bar
all the time.
New menu now available.
IMAGE: Jennifer Watson, Peter Watt, Daryl Fliedner and
Michelle Fisher.
Canowindra Junior Rugby League
Congratulations to Rivers Road and Mr Embroidery for winning their finals games and
making it through to the grand finale. They
will join Central Motors and Wildcats next
week to see which 2 teams will be capped
champions of 2014 Canowindra Touch Football.
Both games were extremely close, Rivers
Road and S&S were tied 3 each then with a
minute to go Rivers Road were able to cross.
Fire Brigade left it until full time to cross on
the buzzer taking their score to 4 all and the
game into extra time. Mr Embroidery capitalised on this and scored in the corner to go
through to the last round.
Next week, Monday 10th March, will be
the A & B grand finals. Both games will be at
6.30pm followed by a BBQ and presentation
at the Canowindra Golf Club. All players are
invited to come along and watch the games
and grab a sausage afterwards.
CANOWINDRA
Canowindra Junior Rugby League Football
Club would like to encourage girls between
the age of 5 and 16 to consider playing
Junior league tag. League tag is a modified
version of rugby league where tackles are
replaced by the removal of a tag from the opponents shorts. It is a fun and exciting new
way to meet new girls and learn new skills.
The coaches for the 2014 season are Crystal Boscehnok and Glen Jessop. Registration
fees for the 2014 season is $20. Training is
on Thursday afternoons at 5pm so if interested come along to the Canowindra Sports
Oval and meet the coaches and the team.
Little Athletics
Dont forget this is the last week for the season, so lets make it a big one! Remember this
Sunday, 9th March is the Parkes carnival - to
register your interest call Andrew on 0414
594 239.
Wanted to Lease/Agistment
Paddock to run 2 to 3 horses.
Will pay good rates for right paddock, cash
in advance. Phone 0438 602 984.
Clad Your Home $7,995 Installed
(85 metres square) *Conditions Apply.
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(Lic 83737C-Picton Bros)
FOR ALL YOUR PLUMBING NEEDS.
Gas Fitter, LPGas, personal Service.
Blocked drains cleared.
Call Tony 0438 906 125.
Canowindra and districts. L/NO: 1456
Winter Wedding Specials
Contact Eat your Greens 6859 2386
PAINTER ABN – 63612526087
Quality, professional service
Call Steve 6364 2535 or 0429 851 858
Builder Available
No job too big or too small
Call John 0497333634
Builders Licence No. 79332C
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120 Gaskill St, Canowindra NSW 2804
Classifieds
T 6344 1680
FOR SALE
Saeco Intuita Coffee Machine with built-in
grinder and milk frother. Used twice.
$399 call 6344 1846
Recreation Room $9,000 3 m x 3 m
*Conditions Apply.
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(Lic 83737C-Picton Bros)