The Canowindra Phoenix

Issue 71 ISSN 1837-0136 Tuesday 11 August 2009

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THESE KIDS ARE ON FIRE!
Actually, Canowindra High School Students:
Keegan Rees, Rebekah Jones, Bradly Wells,
K odie Draber, Luke Watt, Larah
Eamens, Luke Hazzard, Hayden Frecklington,
Lincoln Townsend, Charles Toohey, Jessy
Wensley, Beau McNaught and Sam Barker,
are learning what it takes to put them out!

David Cullane, Ray Nash, Kyle Wallace, Tom Nolles

The first day of a 10 week Rural Fire Service
Cadetship course was held on Wednesday
5 August at the high school. Organised by
David Cullane, and presented by the
Canobolas RFS Zone, youth of our region are
being kitted out with RFS uniforms, and
given hands-on demonstrations of vehicles
and equipment, hand tools, Brigade structure
and practical scenarios.
cuts - colours - perms - waxing
and Gus Meldrum
Volunteers who have so kindly given their
time and support to this course are: David
Cullane - Cowra Group Officer; Ray Nash -
Lockwood Brigade & Cabonne Group Officer:
Kyle Wallace - Rivers Brigade; Tom Nolles -
Crew Leader North West Orange Brigade;
and Gus Meldrum - Springside Deputy
Captain.
Aims of the cadet training include: develop
an interest in the RFS and its traditions;
encourage cadets to continue involvement in
the RFS and community services; and
knowledge of fire safety and preparedness.
Well done and thank you to all involved!

The RFS Cadetship program is now in it’s

third year, and one of its most important THE SHEARINGSHED nails-spray tanning-makeup

outcomes, apart from the course curriculum, HAIR AND BEAUTY

is community spirit and responsibility.
Students will also gain experience with Special:
casualty assistance, fire safety in the home,
communications, and practical experience
with Ambulance, NSW Fire Brigade and other
emergency services, including the rescue
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Dinner Thursday ~ Indian Night

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LADIES OF THE NIGHT?
Canowindra CWA invites women interested
in establishing an evening branch to a
Dinner Meeting at Canowindra Services Club
Thursday 27 August at 6:30pm @ $15 pp.
For those of us who work, care for children
or are otherwise engaged during the day,
evening meetings are designed to be fun,
informative and supportive.
President Gail Hayden from the Central West
Group Council will be in attendance at the
dinner meeting, to answer any questions
you may have in regards to the CWA.
RSVP before 24 August by contacting:
Patricia Pearce 02 6364 0277 or Penny Nash
02 6364 0218, even if you are interested in
evening meetings, but unable to attend the
dinner.
SENIOR’S WEEK 2010 GRANTS
Applications for grants funding for Senior’s
Week activities, to be held 21-28 March
2010, are now open. There are two
categories of funding: Grants of up to $500
do not require matched funding; while
grants of up to $1000 must be matched in
cash or in-kind.
Applications close at 5pm on Friday
18 September 2009. Please contact Dawn
Fardell’s Dubbo Electorate office or online
at: www.nswseniorsweek.com.au
DEPRESSION NOT DEPRESSING
History in the Club proved it’s popularity yet
again on Friday! Mim Loomes presented “The
Great Depression in Canowindra – Then and
Now 1929-1935” to an audience of over 50.
Guests were treated to historical facts, which
include these great household tips that are
just as relevant today:

Use your butter papers to line cake tins.

Reuse your soap scraps, put into a soap
saver for washing up or make soap balls out
of them.

A bunch of mint under the bed deters fleas.

Use the water from boiled vegetables for
soup stock or in casseroles.

Use chokoes in place of pears, cook, sweeten
and colour pink with cochineal. Chokoes can
also make most fruits go further in jams.

Egg shells broken up and dug into the soil
under lemon trees increases the fruit supply.

Add a few drops of vinegar to water for
brunettes, and a few drops of lemon juice for
blonds, rinse hair with this for a great shine.

Unpick and re-use fabric and knitted
garments. Previously knitted wool comes up
like new if spooled into hanks, washed and
rolled into balls ready for knitting.

Mend & patch everything.
Canowindra CWA Branch
Is holding a Dinner Meeting 6:30pm
Services Club, Canowindra,
27th August, 2009,
to establish an Evening Branch.
RSVP 24/08/09 Pat Pearce 6364 0277
Penny Nash 6364 0218
All Welcome
Cost $15 per person
NEW REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT APPOINTMENT
Independent State MP Dawn Fardell has
welcomed the appointment of former Parkes
Mayor Robert Wilson OAM to the Central
West Regional Development Australia
committee.
Ms Fardell said Mr Wilson’s vast experience in
local government and regional development
made him the logical choice for a committee
aimed at promoting opportunities with in the
region.
Mr Wilson of Peak Hill is one of nine new
members appointed to the committee, the
others hailing from Lithgow, Condobolin,
Orange and Bathurst. They will join
Committee Chair Sandy Morrison and Deputy
Chair Gavin Priestley.
In announcing the a ppointments,
Parliamentary Secretary for Infrastructure,
Transport, Local Government and Regional
Development, Maxine McKew, said: “RDA
NSW will be a first point of contact for
regional communities across all levels of
government and will promote regional
initiatives and partnerships.”
Ms Fardell said appointing “strong
advocates” from within the region gave local
communities the confidence to approach
these committees.
“Robert Wilson served in local government
for more than 40 years and during that time
held the position of Parkes Mayor for 23
years,” Ms Fardell said.
“He played an integral role in developing
Parkes as a transport hub and national freight
distribution centre.”
“More recently he has channelled his
considerable energy and knowledge into the
Newell Taskforce which aims to secure
improved funding for the State’s longest
highway.”
“Few people, if any, have a better
understanding of the challenges and, more
importantly, the opportunities available in
regional communities.”
As part of its Economic Stimulus Plan the
Federal Government has included $1 billion
for a Regional and Local Community
Infrastructure Program.
 To make space for our biggest Christmas range ever we are having a

RED DOT SALE

½ the marked price
Sorry, no lay-by, holds or gift wrapping on Red Dot Items
Selected stock marked with a Red Dot
This week’s specials

Broccoli - $3 kg

Fennel bulbs - $1.50 ea

10kg juicing oranges - $4.00
Phone orders: 6344 1011
Fennel & Orange Salad
2 fresh fennel bulbs
6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
4 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 oranges
salt and pepper
Peel off and discard the tougher outer
layers of 2 fresh fennel bulbs, keeping
aside the green feathery tops.
Thinly slice the bulbs and toss in a bowl
with the olive oil and balsamic vinegar
and set aside whilst preparing the
oranges.
Cut the skin and pith from the oranges.
Slice across ways, or cut into segments
Place the sliced fennel on a plate and
scatter the orange slices/segments over
it. Mix the leftover juice with the remains
of the dressing and pour over the salad.
Finally, chop the green feathery fennel
tops and sprinkle over the lot.
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Season with salt and pepper.

Serve with a lovely piece of steak, as
the vitamin C from the oranges will help
your body absorb the iron from the
meat.
also: soaps
linen spray
reed diffusers
Thank you!
PartyLite candles add that unique touch to all your
Jeanette Newcombe wishes to thank all the
special occasions…weddings, parties, birthdays.
wonderful and supportive people who have
Browse at YOUR place, and shop in comfort! helped her through a difficult time. Without
CALL SANDRA SMITH all your kindness, it would have been a
ON 0417 874 250 longer and more difficult road to travel.
OR 02 6344 1498 Extra special thanks to Robynne Tuckwell,
FOR AN APPOINTMENT who kept all the doors open... Bless you all!
 Wayne Caslick
NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP
2 DAY CLINIC
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF A LEVEL ONE ACCREDITED STOCKHORSE COACH,
and learn the natural approach to achieving the best from your horse!
For anyone who rides or handles horses, learn more about:
FOOTFALLS
REIN, SEAT AND BODY CONTROL
GROUNDSKILLS AND RIDING SKILLS
SKILLS TO KEEP COMPETITIVE YET SAFE
FOR ALL DISCIPLINE OF HORSERIDING

WHEN: Saturday 5th September and Sunday 6th September 2009

TIME: Start: 8.30am Finish 4.30pm
RIDER PARTICIPANT: $250.00 Per Rider
FENCE SITTER: $50.00 Per Person PER DAY
WHERE: Canowindra Showground, Canowindra - camping available

GET IN EARLY AS THERE IS A MAXIMUM OF 12 RIDERS FOR THIS CLINIC

Application form and Waiver Form need to be sent back via post 14 days prior to clinic

Bookings are essential, please contact Wayne or Jenny Caslick

on 02 6844 6213
EMAIL: casbarstud@optusnet.com.au WEBSITE: www.waynecaslick.com.au

ALL FORMS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE ON THE CLINIC PAGE

- JUST CLICK ON THE CLINIC NAME -
WHISPERING OPTIONAL!
Wayne Caslick from Cas Bar Haven Stud,
about 20kms from Coolah, has been working
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with horses most of his life. He is the
‘eclectic horseman' meaning he selects the
best method to suit the horse and rider to
buy one beautiful item
achieve goals based on the natural
approach and horse psychology. Over the
last 2 years, Wayne and his wife Jenny have
and get
been working towards establishing a Levels
System whereby horse and rider, through
either clinics or individual lessons, can work
the second
1
/2 price!
&
through a more structured system to
achieve a consistent training method for
both horse and rider.
Wayne is an Accredited Australian Stock
Horse Level 1 Coach, and Jenny holds a when you spend over $200
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment,
and is currently studying Cert I I I in Horse get your choice of different
Management.
Wayne and Jenny will be in Canowindra
coloured and scented
Saturday September 5 to Sunday 6 aromatherapy socks
presenting a two day clinic in Natural
Horsemanship. These clinics sell out fast,
and as there is a limit of 12 riders, ensure
your place by contacting them on 02 6844
Jeanette’s Inspiration
6213. Further details are noted on the 68 Gaskill Street CANOWINDRA
advertisement on the opposite page.
His unusual way of involving the rider/owner RAILWAY CENTENARY UPDATE
during the whole process of starting Points raised at the recent meeting for our
(breaking in) a horse allows the owner to Railway Centenary celebration plans included:
build a good relationship incorporating
Celebrations be held from Friday
ground skills and into the saddle skills. 24 September to Monday 4 October 2010,
Riders gain a greater understanding of every to encompass the Canowindra Show and
aspect of the education process as well as long weekend.
having lessons on the horse before they
Plans for a Centenary Ball on Saturday
both go home. 3 July, the anniversary of the first train
Wayne has a simplistic, gentle and arriving into town.
supportive way of educating people to
understand such complex concepts -
School involvement should be encouraged.
concepts that are said to be only used in
A Rail Centenary Book to be produced by
higher levels of riding. Lawrance Ryan and Dorothy Balcomb.
Wayne and Jenny pride themselves on Next meeting scheduled for 6:30pm on
meeting the needs of you and your Thursday 27 August, at the Canowindra
horse...naturally! Services Club. All welcome, bring your ideas!

Michael Britt Welding 0427 442 078

RHS BOX TUBING: 2400 x 38 x 38 x 3.2 Perfect for building trailers,
sheds, fences, gates, work benches, shelving, racking, framing...more!
$15 / length 10% discount for 10 or more lengths - only 600 left
BLACK PIPE: 2400 x 50 x 3 - $20 / length - only 40 available
GALVANISED PIPE: 2400 x 42 x 3 - $15 / length - only 150 left
COLORBOND FENCING PANELS 1800 x 900 - $10 / sheet Now in
town behind
10% discount on 100 or more the Junction
Classifieds: get your message out there...everyone reads The Phoenix!
ROBYN WALSH GARDEN CARE: Now is the time to start spring cleaning your garden: pruning,
weeding and mulching. Currently studying horticulture, and a local operator, Robyn can help
you and also give basic tips and advice to help your garden look gorgeous. 0427 919 103
FOR SALE: Large glass & mirrored wall unit $200, rocking chair $5, standard lamp $20.
Phone 6344 1842
POSITIONS VACANT: Part Time Carer for both Hostel and Nursing Home. This role includes
delivering care to the frail aged residing at Moyne. Part Time Domestic Services person at
Moyne. This role includes cooking and serving of meals, and relief laundry work.
Please contact: Dianne Cameron, Centre Manager, Aged Care Plus Moyne Ph: (02) 6344 1475,
Mob: 1423 294 173 dianne.cameron@aue.salvationarmy.org
HOUSE TO LET: clean 3 bedroom home, centrally located near primary school, available
immediately. References essential. $150pw call 0428 467 093

The Co-operating Sunday 16th August 2009

Anglican Church 8.00am: St Matthew’s Church
Woodstock
parish of Canowindra, and 9.00am: Uniting Church
Uniting Church Canowindra
linked congregations of Canowindra, Family Service
Cranbury and Cudal
Rev’d Margaret Finlay: 6344 1643 11.00am: Uniting Church
Cranbury
thursday 13th August 2009 5.00pm: Uniting Church
10.00am: Uniting Church Canowindra
Canowindra “Sunday at Five”
Save the date...
Aug 14: Jimmy Dowling grooves on down @ taste Canowindra $60 inc meal 02 6334 2332
Aug 15: Prince of Orange Dinner @ The Old Convent Saturday 7pm $90 Ph: 02 6365 2396
Aug 16: Prince of Orange Wines Sunday brunch 11am “What did Thomas Mitchell do?” $25
Aug 22: Canowindra Tigers Past Players and Committee Day - Canowindra Vs Manildra 3pm
Free entry for all past players and committee through the Tilga street gate.
Aug 22: Canowindra Bowling Club AGM 2pm Ph: 6344 1605
Aug 23: Caroline Jones AO, guest speaker at the Central West Branch of Aust Federation of University
Women luncheon Cowra Golf Club, 12 for 12:30pm $40pp. RSVP 17.8.09 Maureen 6342 2435
Aug 27: CWA Evening Branch establishment meeting 6:30pm at Canowindra Services Club
Aug 27: Canowindra Railway Centenary Planning Committee meeting 6:30pm @ Canowindra
Services Club
Aug 29: Old Vic Inn 5 Course Al’ A Carte Dinner with Matching Local Wines. Featuring all
local produce and inspired by the recent 100 Mile Dinner. Book now 02 6344 1009
Aug 30: Orange BUG ride. Cargo to Canowindra. Contact Janet on 02 6364 2140
Sept 5: Canowindra Pythons Rugby Union Presentation Night 6.30pm-7.00pm @ Canowindra
Bowling Club
Sept 5-6: Natural Horsemanship 2 day clinic @ Canowindra Showground. Contact Wayne
Caslick 02 68446213 bookings essential. www.waynecaslick.com.au
Sept 14: Ladies Lunch in the Parish. Guest speaker Lyn Bullard. Contact Jill Stone 6344 2661
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TIGERS V EAGLES
Canowindra Tigers first grade travelled to
Eugowra on Sunday to play in the local
derby. It was a committed Tigers outfit that
turned up but they were simply outplayed.
From the outset Eugowra dominated field
position and ground out an impressive
victory.
After trailing 12-0 Charles Lawrence equalled
the scores with two good tries under the
posts running off Captain Coach Damian
Kennedy.
The Eagles hadn’t finished and after
sustained pressure crossed twice more to go
to the break leading 22-12.
At half time Canowindra were fairly
confident, having attacked the Eugowra line
only three times for two tries. The Eagles
didn’t let that happen as they ground the
Tigers out of the game through field position
and scored twice more to lead 32-12.
The Tigers stuck with it and Kennedy took on
the line to put Phil Butler over for a good
try. This sparked the attack with Butler
making numerous breaks, before Grant
Cummins scored in the corner to close the
gap to 32-20. All the momentum was with
the Tigers when Kennedy split the defence
with the line wide open, only to be called
back for a shepherd, and the momentum was
broken.
For the Tigers, the effort was there but the
Eugowra side really showed them how to
grind out a victory.
Justin Hancock, Charles Lawrence and Rob
Burn were the Tigers best, while Snow Jones
was voted players player.
The Tigers have lost two more players for the
season with work commitments, and Coach
Kennedy will be hoping that some of the shift
workers will be available for the
remaining games.
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SPORT
FINAL ROUND FOR JUNIOR TIGERS
Canowindra Junior League play their last
round game this week in Grenfell from
Under 8s through to Under 16s. The follow-
ing week the semis begin with the elimina-
tion semi played at Manildra on Saturday
22 August, and in Trundle on Sunday
23 August.
The Minor Semi will be held at Grenfell on
Saturday 29 August, while the Major Semi is
to be hosted by Red Bend on Sunday
30 August. The Final at West Wyalong is on
Saturday 5 September, while the Grand Final
is at Parkes on Saturday 12 September. So
put these dates in your diary so you don’t
forget them.
Now some end of season information:

Any award winners who still have large
trophies from last year’s presentation,
please return them to Peter Watt as soon
as possible. They need to be engraved for
this year’s winners.

The playing jumpers will be sold off at the
end of this year so any player who would
like to buy their jumper, please pay $30 to
your team manager and you will be given
your jumper on Presentation Day.
Get rid of cockroaches,
spiders, termites and other pests!
Call Barry Heaslip at
Inland Pest
Management
Spider service $170 (GST inc)
conditions apply
Treating all pests
042 8 441 13 8
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DISTRICT TRIALS RESULTS
Contract Fencing
Contract Mustering
Lamb & calf marking
Mobile plunge dipping
Sunday saw some of the best bowlers in the
district turn up to play, including Gerard Contract Farm Management
Beath, current Australian Mixed Triples
representative. Barclay’s Kelpies - Pups & Dogs
Lachlan Valley played Western District, each
side consisting of seven teams of four
players. Lachlan Valley lost the first game of
18 ends, 105-136 to Western District. The
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to Western District again 91-135.
Many thanks go to the lady bowlers for 02 6344 1117 AH
organising such a lovely lunch for the boys. CLUB GAME DEFERRED
-PLAYERS NOT DETERRED!
GreEnCopy of The Phoenix The scheduled Club Championships on
If you would like to receive your weekly Saturday were postponed until next week as
copy of The Phoenix in vibrant colour via some of the boys had prior commitments.
However, this didn’t stop a good few of the
email, send a message to other members getting out on the green and
canowindraphoenix@westnet.com.au having some good, social fun.
There was also a group of younger people
Get your copy before it prints, enjoying the fine weather with a game of
Barefoot Bowls and a few drinks out on the
sit back and enjoy! back green.

THE CANOWINDRA BOWLING CLUB LIMITED

Registered Office: ACN 001 014 722
62 Gaskill Street ABN 30 001 014 722
CANOWINDRA NSW 2804

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

NOTICE is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of The Canowindra Bowling Club
Limited will be held in the Club on Saturday, 22nd August, 2009 at 2:00pm.
BUSINESS
1. To receive and adopt report of Directors and Audited Balance Sheet for the year
ended 30th June, 2009.
2. To elect Chairperson, two (2) Vice-Chairpersons, Treasurer and seven (7) Directors for
the ensuing twelve months ended 30th June, 2010.
3. To appoint a Solicitor for the year ended 30th June, 2010.
4. To transact any other business which may be brought forward in conformity with the
Articles of Association.
Ron Brooks Roger Traves
Licensee Chairperson