0136 T- he Canowindra Phoenix Issue 189 www.canowindraphoenix.com.au Wednesday 25 January 2012 ISSN 1837 ISSN Your free weekly guide to what’s happening in and around Canowindra...shop locally first! Back to School Specials

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FREE treatment & scalp massage with every Cut & Blow Dry Complementary tea/coffee & homemade slice 02 6344 1293 Snippets... Rugby: Pythons training starts this Wednesday night at 7pm at the pool at Falls Hair Beauty Spa. Star: building open day is next Friday CANOWINDRA CLUB AND TIGERS PINK STUMP DAY 3 February, so come in and see the inside of Still wondering how to spend Australia Day this Thursday? Then make your way up to Tom the original Canowindra newspaper and Clyburn Oval around 10am and spend the day in great company and cheer on our local printery. From 3pm there will be a free Cricket Club and League teams on Pink Stumps Day, a fundraiser for the McGrath Foundation. sausage sizzle & drinks, with a special guest As well as raffles, full bar and canteen facilities will be available, so just bring a chair, some to launch the completion of the internal works gold coins, a hat and some sunscreen. at 3:30pm. This is the annual Australia Day event for the Canowindra Cricket Club, and this Laps: for those motivated & energetic souls year the League boys have put a team together for the day. The new 2012 Canowindra Tigers who like to get up early and exercise, the President Damian (Rusty) Kennedy, is very keen to be involved in the fundraiser day, being a pool will be opening for lap swimming from past player for the cricket club and current player for the Tigers. Rusty attended the local 6 to 8am every morning. Entry is via the back Catholic School and High School before moving away for a number of years, only to return in gate & swimmers are asked to vacate the 2006 and work his way up the chain. He took out the Coach of the Year Award in 2009 and pool before 8am. numerous Players’ Player and Best and Fairest Awards over the years. Closed: the pool will be closed to the public Rusty will have some big shoes to fill with the departure of the former long serving president this Sunday 29 January for the Swimming Andrew Pull. For anyone who may not know Andrew, you will still be able to see his Carnival. This is a timely reminder for teams organisational skills in force as he has taken on the position of President of Woodbridge Cup. to put their nominations in for the Business Well done Andrew and we wish you luck in your 2012 year, and the committee, teams and all House Relay, to be held on the day. involved with the Tigers club would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Rusty and Garden: working bee for this Thursday at the wish him good luck for the year ahead. Community Garden followed by a BBQ at Training for all grades in the 2012 league season commences this week, with the youth 6pm. There are lots of weeds needing to be League and senior grades starting on Wednesday 25 January from 6.30pm at Tom Clyburn kept in check. It should still leave anyone Oval, and then again on Friday night. The Tigress’ training started on Sunday from 11.30am at interested enough time to get to the official the Canowindra Swimming Pool. Anyone interested in playing for any of these grades should proceedings at the Park. We have had lots of come along. people picking fresh beans, lettuce, silverbeet Confidence is high among the Canowindra Cricket Club after strong performances and big etc it has been really great! wins in the last two matches in Cowra’s Twenty20 competition. Cricket Captain Nick Guthrie (above left) predicts rivalry will be strong between the two clubs in what is sure to be a grudge match, with the Tigers, in particular Captain O’Malveney (above right) and Damian Kennedy, being quietly confident of beating the cricket boys at their own game. All are CANOWINDRA welcome to come and watch what should be a great game with plenty of fun and laughs. Pink Stumps Day is 10am this Thursday, Australia Day, Canowindra Cricket Club versus Tigers HIGH SCHOOL Rugby League Club. Come along and support a great cause and have heaps of fun. Afterwards, from 3pm in Memorial Park, there will be Thong and Gumboot Throwing, Whip Return to School dates 2012 Cracking Competitions and Boat Races leading up to the official ceremony at 6:30pm. There are plenty of things to get out and do in our town this Thursday on Australia Day. Yrs 7, 11 & 12 commence

Monday 30 January a la carte restaurant open Yrs 8, 9 & 10 commence Tuesday 31 January Lunch Thursday-Sunday New enrolments are also & welcome on these days For further information please Dinner Thursday-Saturday

phone 02 6344 1305 56 Gaskill Street Canowindra 02 6344 1009 LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORM READ NEW VALUATION NOTICES A workshop early next month will determine Cabonne landowners have been urged to Cabonne Council’s response to a plan that carefully read new land values notices follow- aims to shape the future of Local Government ing a revaluation by the NSW Valuer General. for a quarter of a century. The State Government is sending Notices of The Council will meet on February 6 to discuss Valuation to the owners of 7100 properties in the State Government’s draft Destination 2036 the Shire and Cabonne Mayor Bob Dowling Action Plan and prepare the Council’s said it was important that all ratepayers noted response to a request for feedback on the their new land values, which are used by plan. councils to determine rates. Destination 2036 is one of the largest “Land owners can lodge objections with the programs undertaken in Local Government Valuer General if they are not satisfied with and follows the involvement of all the State’s the new value,” Cr Dowling said. councils at a summit in Dubbo last year. “However, many people often do not realise Local Government Minister Don Page and the the impact of the Valuer General’s revaluation Division of Local Government have identified until they receive their rates notice. By then it a range of issues and reforms which has been FOLK BACK FOR 2012 is usually too late to lodge an appeal with the on the agenda for many years. Folk@Canowindra is set to start off the year in State Government.” Cabonne Mayor Bob Dowling said his Council, party mode, with a fun and lively group called Ratepayers have only 60 days to lodge an through its involvement with the Wellington Milltown as our feature act 4-6pm on Sunday objection. The final date to object is printed Blayney Cabonne Strategic Alliance, has been 29 January. on the front of the Notice of Valuation active in reform for a number of years and Based in Bathurst, Milltown play a mix of Cr Dowling said he was disappointed that the would not miss the opportunity to have an mostly old time American string band music revaluation was announced during the input into the action plan. and songs influenced by the backgrounds of January holiday period, as was the case with “It is pleasing that the WBC reform model, the band members: rock and roll; Irish; the previous revaluation of Cabonne in 2007. involving strategic alliances, resource sharing traditional Australian; and bluegrass. Band “A lot of people are still away on holidays at and collaborative arrangements, is one that members are Ken Lambeth (guitar), Tony this time and announcements such as these has been identified in the draft action plan,” Stuart (fiddle, mandolin and accordion), James often can be overlooked during this period,” Cr Dowling said. Church (Dobro), Mike Cook (double bass) and he said. “But there are still many other issues that Rebecca Pagan (clawhammer banjo). The Valuer General Philip Western said need to be addressed, such as constitutional Milltown also do a few original songs and property sales were the most important factor recognition of Local Government, funding, instrumentals. Any old time band should have in determining new land values. roles and responsibilities, a review of the Local at least one song about a chicken, a train or a The total land value for Cabonne Shire has Government Act and intergovernmental girl called Sally, and Milltown have all three! If increased from $1.566 billion four years ago agreements.” you want to have a preview of their style, to $1.676. Cr Dowling said members of the public were check out "Milltown-Choctaw Hayride" Mr Western said the value of residential land also welcome to make a comment on the (amongst other songs) on YouTube. had increased moderately while there was a draft action plan which could be viewed on Folk@Canowindra is now entering its third slight increase in commercial, industrial and the Destination 2036 webpage via the Division year - a growing monthly gathering of rural land values of Local Government’s website acoustic musicians, poets, and warm and “However, the values for large, timbered www.dlg.nsw.gov.au appreciative listeners. grazing properties in the east of the Shire “I urge you to read the draft action plan and Kindly hosted by taste Canowindra at showed significant increases,” he said. have your say on a document that could have 42 Ferguson Street, Folk meets on the last The wide variation in sizes and locations of a significant impact on the area in which you Sunday of the month from 4-6pm. Entry is hobby farms and rural home sites across the live,” he said. free, bring a donation for the band, and enjoy Shire resulted in a variety of changes to rural- Submissions or comments may be sent to: some arvo tea or early dinner while you listen. residential values. Project Manager – Destination 2036 Family friendly! Landowners wishing to know more about Division of Local Government Any questions please contact Nerida Cuddy their land values or the land valuation system Department of Premier and Cabinet via www.nerida.info. should call toll free on 1800 110 038 or visit Locked Bag 3015 the Land and Property Information website at NOWRA NSW 2541 AUSTRALIA DAY OFFICIAL CEREMONY www.lpi.nsw.gov.au/valuation or be emailed to After 20 years of making sure that the [email protected] community celebrate in style, Warwick Bowd Feedback will be received until Wednesday is hanging up his patriotic hat. This will be the Sue & Richard Townsend and 15 February 2012. last year of Warwick Bowd’s long and Elaine McKenzie & Peter Nicholls illustrious leadership of organising the are happy to announce Get rid of cockroaches, spiders, Australia Day ceremony. the engagement of Everyone is invited to Memorial Park for the termites and other pests! presentation of the local Australian of the Kim Roberts & Call Barry Heaslip at Year, Young Australian of the Year and Community Group of the Year from 6:30pm, Cameron McKenzie in the cool of the evening. Although Canowindra won’t be greeting the Both families wish them all the INLAND Cabonne Australia Day ambassador Henry best for their future together. Szeps, Member for Dubbo Troy Grant MP will be attending as our special guest for the proceedings. Steve Thompson PEST Businesses are encouraged to dress their windows to compete for the hotly contended Australia Day Window Dressing Perpetual PLUMBING Trophy, last year won by Lawrence’s IGA. INSTALLATION, REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE OF: MANAGEMENT Cornerstone will again be entertaining the kids and crowd with the toughest piñata solar & heat-pump hot water systems Termite Specialist known to man, ensuring that enough kids get roofing - draining - general plumbing Spider service $180 (GST inc) to belt the hanging bag of lollies before it DOMESTIC, COMMERCIAL & RURAL conditions apply Lic no 3371 disintegrates. Tony Warn from the Canowindra Hotel will be starting the fun celebrations early with a Treating all pests thong throwing and gumboot tossing com- 0428 532 984 petition from 3:30pm, and boat races from 5pm. Come down to the local and enjoy the Fast, efficient service! Lic 70446C 0428 441 138 family friendly atmosphere for Australia Day. SHOWGIRLS IN CANOWINDRA!!! This Its nearly here, The Land Sydney Royal taste Canowindra Showgirl Competition Zone 6 Final is now week’s only a matter of weeks away! tickets to Frencham Smith Specials The event will be held at the refurbished hall of the Services Club on Saturday selling fast. Book now to at 25 February. Planning for the event has avoid disappointment for been two years in the making and the Bananas $1.60kg Showgirl Committee are in their final Fri 3 Feb 7:30pm Oakleaf lettuce $1ea stages of preparation. There will be 24 Showgirls from Central West and Western $60pp free wine tasting Eggplant $2kg NSW will attend the event, with three 3 course meal & show Local rockmelon $1.50ea being selected as State Finalists an will go onto represent Zone 6 at the Sydney Royal bookings essential Phone orders: 6344 1011 Easter Show in April 2012. Canowindra will be represented by 2011 taste will be closed Eggplant Bruschetta Showgirl – Kirralee Burke. It would be great to have a strong local crowd there on weekdays from 1 baguette to cheer Kirralee on and show community 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil support for the event. The Committee are Mon Feb 13 until 4 garlic cloves, whole, unpeeled keen to fill the hall and are aiming to have 1 eggplant 300 people attend the event. Thursday March 1 ½ tsp finely chopped fresh thyme The Showgirl Competition aims to support and develop young local women as www.tastecanowindra.com.au ¼ tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary ambassadors of their community. New ¼ tsp finely chopped fresh oregano skills such as public speaking and 42 Ferguson Street Salt & ground black pepper interview skills are gained by the 1 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley Showgirls. It is great to see the passion for ph 02 6344 2332 2 tbsp freshly grated parmesan the local community that is evident in Showgirls and this will be displayed on the Preheat oven to 180oC. Cut baguette night. Tickets are now available from the crosswise into 1cm slices, brush with Canowindra Newsagency at $60 each until David Etty small amount of oil & place oiled side Wednesday 15 February 2012. Tickets up on a baking tray, toast until golden. include a three course meal catered for by Rub oiled sides with half a garlic clove. Edwina Mitchell Catering of Cudal and wines on the table from Swinging Bridge Halve eggplant lengthwise score cut Wines. sides with knife. Arrange eggplant, cut PYTHONS NEWS sides up on a baking tray, add un- At the monthly meeting of the peeled garlic cloves. Sprinkle herbs, Canowindra Rugby Union Club on t 02 6344 1048 salt & pepper over eggplant, & drizzle Wednesday 18 January, the 2012 coaches m 0427 003 726 eggplant & garlic with some of oil. were appointed, being Rob Clulow and Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes, Brendan Nash. Training will commence this Wednesday remove garlic & leave eggplant in for 25 January at The Falls at 7pm, cost will be another 20-25 minutes. $5 to cover the use of the pool. All players When eggplant has cooled, scrape out are encouraged to attend. flesh & discard peel. Squeeze garlic On Saturday 18 February 2012 the Club cloves from skin & chop both eggplant will be hosting a family fun day at the Rugby Clubhouse. The fun will kick off at & garlic finely. Place in a bowl with around 4pm with a barbecue and drinks parsley & remaining oil, stir until com- for adults and kids. There will be loads of bined well. activities on offer, including a jumping Season with sea salt & pepper to castle for the kids. Junior Pythons are invited to come and have a fun game of taste, add parmesan & place spoonfuls touch footy with the seniors. of mixture on the toasted baguette Bring the whole family along for a fun day slices, arrange on a platter and serve. out and be part of the Pythons in 2012. pomegranate

Bookings now being taken for your special function: large groups or exclusive gatherings. Open for dinner this Friday 27 and Saturday 28 January and all weekends following Chef Daniel Lambert Friday & Saturday nights at The Royal Hotel, Canowindra Please phone Dan Lambert on 0458 322 495 or 02 6344 1201 The Canowindra Hotel Phoenix 6-8pm $10 T-bone  $4 schooners COOK YOUR OWN $3 middies Sport (includes salad) Don’t miss out: AUSTRALIA DAY ALL DAY prepay at the bar now FREE JUKE BOX & POOL SENIOR CRICKET Canowindra Cricket Club has advanced to the The Feedlot will be closed for lunch and dinner sausage sizzle from 12-2pm final of the Doug Wright Shield Twenty20 competition after a strong win over Valleys Come down to the local and enjoy the family friendly atmosphere last weekend. After losing the toss and bowling first 110 Gaskill Street CANOWINDRA 02 6344 1407 Canowindra made the perfect start with Nick Guthrie taking two in his first two SWIMMING CLUB The Co-operating Anglican Church overs while fellow opening bowler Brendan The relay got cancelled at Swimming Club this Traves also took one in his first over. From week as big dark storm clouds rolled in from Parish of Canowindra, and Uniting 3/5 Valleys started to score a little easier the west and Jarrod said , 100 freestyle and no Church linked congregations of thanks to some poor fielding and dropped more. Before that Olivia McNamara came out on top Canowindra, Cranbury & Cudal catches by the Canowindra fielders. Nick Traves removed Scott Gray and Ian Morrow in the Spoon final as she beat both her Thursday 26 January soon produced a run out to remove Greg brothers to take out the Spoon in a personal Garlick for 45. Nick Traves grabbed his best time of 29 seconds. 10am Australia Day Service at second on the last ball of the innings Lydia Coady smashed her best time in the 33m to leave Valleys finishing at 6/92 after their freestyle by 11 seconds. Peace Memorial Uniting Church 20 overs. Isobelle Lynch beat her breaststroke PB by Canowindra Canowindra’s run chase began brightly before 10 seconds while Alex Flannery improved his Peter Guthrie again fell early for 8. Fellow backstroke time by 6 seconds. Sunday 29 January opener Jacob Devlin then took over, dis- Backstroke heat number 6 was the belly flop 9:30am All Saints' Anglican Church mantling the Valleys bowlers and striking the heat and while Amara Flannery elected to do a ball all over the field before Brendan Traves bomb the undoubted winner of the Belly Flop Canowindra fell for 6. Ian Morrow and Devlin then put on was Ellis Hawker who made an amazing 11am Cranbury Uniting Church a match winning partnership before Devlin cracking sound as he connected with the was caught just short of a deserved half water. century, finishing on 43. Morrow remained 25 A little birdie later told your correspondent and Nick Guthrie 7 not out to easily that such is the fame of the ‘Flop’ Ellis had CLASSIFIEDS guide Canowindra home in only the been practicing. Good to see that laps are not fourteenth over. the only thing that is being practiced. DANCE CLASSES starting Thursday 2 Feb years Next week Canowindra take on Grenfell in the Don’t forget your swimmers contributions to K-12. Call Ali on 0439 185 066 the Summer hamper for the Carnival this inaugural Twenty20 final. The boys have POSITION VACANT taken very well to the shorter form of the Sunday; bring them to Swimming Club on Friday night. PARTS MANAGER – CANOWINDRA game in their first attempt and confidence is An excellent career opportunity exists to high leading in to what should be a very CANOWINDRA TENNIS COMP MANAGE the Parts Department of a well good final. The Canowindra Doubles Tennis Competition established local company, an industry leader will re-start on Thursday 9 February 2012. All in the supply and maintenance of agricultural PARISH OF ST EDWARDS teams need to be registered by Wednesday machinery. 1 February. Applicants must have a strong customer focus, CATHOLIC CHURCH CANOWINDRA Teams interested in playing in this competition good people management skills, excellent Saturday 28 January: need to ring Kylie Pull on 02 6344 2244 to written and verbal communication skills and 6pm Canowindra register. The cost will be $50 per player and initiative to drive the business further and be will be required to be paid by the second highly organised. Sunday 29 January: round of the competition. Applicants must also have proven skills in 8.30am Eugowra All volunteers will be greatly appreciated by budget preparation, sales revenue forecasts, attending the working bee to be held on controlling operating costs, increasing stock 10am Cudal Saturday 4 February at the Tennis Courts. turnover and gross profit developing marketing strategies and sales promotions. Sound product knowledge essential. Save the date… Canowindra is an attractive town of 2,200 with Jan 26: Australia Day public holiday. Official ceremony in Memorial Park from excellent health, education, housing and 6:30pm. Fun events start at 3:30pm: thong & gum boot throw & whip cracking comp. recreation facilities. Jan 27: Major Market Night @ Canowindra Bowling Club. Remuneration will be determined by the Jan 29: folk@Canowindra 4-6pm, free entry (donation box for the feature act), all experience, motivation and ability of the welcome. Enquiries Nerida Cuddy 0429 048 603. application. Feb 3: Adult Survivors of Child Abuse meeting contact: Pascale 02 6342 1612 Written applications should be received no Feb 3: Canowindra Star Building Open Day open from 10am, FREE bbq from 3pm. later than 10 February 2012 to: Official launch of Stage I at 3:30pm with guest. Everyone is welcome! c/- The General Manager Feb 3: Fred Smith & Liz Frencham 7pm @ taste Canowindra, book now 6344 2332 R McClintock & Co Pty Ltd PO Box 97 Feb 8: Canowindra Show Society meeting 7:30pm @ Bowling Club. All welcome! WEST WYALONG NSW 2671 Feb 18: Pythons’ Family Fun Day 4pm @ the Canowindra Rugby Union Clubhouse. Feb 19: Canowindra Clay Target Club meet @ 12noon bbq available. New members FOR SALE Ford Falcon EL GLI 97 station wagon welcome. auto 6 seater no rego $600. Ph 0429 639 839 Feb 20: Mid Lachlan LandCare Grazing Group Field Day. More details TBA. CAUSAL ADMINISTRATION POSITION 3 days a week MYOB essential. Canowindra area. 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