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T
he
C
anowindra
P
hoenix
 
Issue 194
www.canowindraphoenix.com.au
Wednesday 29 February 2012
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COUNCIL ENDORSES $1.7
M
CONCEPT PLAN FOR CANOWINDRA POOL
A long-term strategy and concept plan for a $1.7 million upgrade of Canowindra swimmingpool has been endorsed by Cabonne Council.
The first stage of the project, a $350,000 refurbishment of the pool’s amenities block has just
been completed, and the Council will now prepare a design and construction brief for the nextphase.
This will involve converting the existing 33m pool to a 25m lap pool, revamping the children’s
pool and building a new water play area.The upgrade will also include the provision of additional shade areas, a club room and storagearea, solar heating, plant upgrade, repairs to the concrete concourse and new fencing andlandscaping.Cabonne Mayor Bob Dowling said the design and construction brief would allow the Councilto call for detailed designs and costings and enable it to explore funding options.
The first stage of funding is expected to be included in Council’s 2012/13 Budget.
 The Mayor said the long-term plan had been developed with the community through aconsultation process that included two public meetings.
“After looking at two options for a 25 metre lap pool and a 50 metre, eight
-lane pool, thecommunity chose the first option, but requested changes to the location of the water play
area,” Cr Dowling said.
 
“We’ve included those changes into the latest plan so that the water play area would be builtat the western (entrance) end of the complex near the children’s pool.”
 Cr Dowling said the 50-metre pool option would have meant additional ongoing costs of morethan $100,000 a year.
In developing the concept, the Council commissioned a structural engineer’s report on the
existing pool, which showed it was well built and in sound condition.
The examination included laboratory testing of concrete cores taken from the pool’s walls and
floor.
“Any reported leaks can be attributed to external pipe work,” the engineer’s report said.
 Canowindra residents have been invited to a free poolside barbecue to be hosted by localCouncillors Anthony Durkin and Kevin Walker from 4pm on Saturday 3 March 2012 to markthe completion of the refurbished amenities block, with free entry after 3:30pm.
K 
IRRALEE
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OMPETE
 
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2012 R 
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HOWGIRL
C
OMPETITION
 
The 50th Anniversary of the RAS Showgirl Competition this year will benefit from the inclusionof three wonderful ambassadors from the western region.Kirralee Burke, winner of the 2011 Canowindra Showgirl crown, will go on to compete withKate Warren from Dubbo and Katrina Westcott from Peak Hill, at Sydney in April.On Saturday night the Zone 6 Finals of the Showgirl event was a huge success for Zone 6Coordinator Claudia Wythes; the Services Club; the Showgirl Committee; but most importantlythe village of Canowindra.This year also marks the end of a long and enjoyable road for Penny Nash, one of the two2011 Canowindra Showgirl Coordinators with Cheryl Wythes. In 1997 Penny took on the roleand had her first Zone 6 Finalist that year with Sarah Cartwright. Other finalists have beenTracey Lamb, Andrea Davis, and now Kirralee.In 2001, the 40th anniversary of the competition, Claudia Wythes was successful in winning thecoveted RAS Showgirl sash, which added a sense of personal achievement for Claudia inorganising and celebrating the evening.The newly refurbished Canowindra Services Club Function Centre was unveiled for the firsttime since August 2010, when a fire caused extensive smoke damage to the inside of the hall.Grant Cummings, Manager of the Services Club was impressed at how the newly refurbishedFunction Centre operated, "After many months, and long, late nights, it was great to see thatthe effort was appreciated and admired."We now have to focus on getting the rest of the Club finished, and hope to have itcompleted by ANZAC Day this year, weather permitting."Mr Cummings advises, "We can now take bookings for the Function Centre for communitymeetings and functions by calling 0427 441 921."The Canowindra Showgirl Committee would like to thank the staff of the Old Vic Inn for thehospitality shown to the girls during their stay, and throughout the rigorous interviewschedule; Grant Cummings, and the Board of the Services Club for the hard work and diligenceshown in preparing the venue for such a prestigious event.Congratulations Kirralee and good luck in Sydney on Saturday 14 April. The presentationceremony begins at 1pm in the Sydney Showground Amphitheatre at Olympic Park, and every-one is welcome to be part of the Kirralee support group.
Moorbel Hall
Markets
Saturday 
 
3 March
 
8am - 12noon
A huge variety of stallsincluding cakes, preserves,plants, garden ornaments,tools, fresh vegetables,craft, soap, socks, candles,bric-a brac.
BBQ & morning tea available
To book a stall site or for more detailscontact Warwick
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Lodge:
Canowindra will be holding a car bootsale at the Masonic Lodge in BlatchfordStreet, 17 March 9am-2pm.Proceeds from the day will go to the BetterLife "
Don't be a Witness, Get into Fitness
" Path.Sausage sizzle & drinks will be available forpurchase throughout the day. Sites availablefor only $10, get in early & contact IanGuihot on 0428 634 410.
Tiger(ess)s:
training: the first games of theWoodbridge Cup start late April, with a fewweeks of trials beforehand. Training is6.30pm Wednesday & Friday nights for theFirst Graders, Youth League and League Tagat Tom Clyburn Oval. It's going to be a hugeseason for our rugby league teams being thehost venue for the 2012 Grand Finals, soread the Phoenix each week to find out whenand where the games are being played andsupport our guys and girls to cheer them intothe top of the ladder
 Jars:
the Canowindra High School FoodTechnology department need glass jars withlids suitable for preserving chutney, they canbe left at the front office during school hours.
Report:
ALL CRIME & antisocial behaviour. If apolice presence is required call 000, ifreporting a non threatening incident call thePAL on 131 444. Please ensure when youleave your vehicle that you lock it and stowany valuable items so they can't be seenthrough the windows.
 
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1st Stage
Flock Reduction
Thursday
22 March
2012
commencing
2:00
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OSPITAL
 
Only a few weeks after being awardedCanowindra's Community Group of the Year inthe Cabonne Council Australia Day honourslist, the Canowindra Soldier's MemorialHospital Auxiliary have donated two items tothe Hospital for the use of patients thisfinancial year.Firstly a Pressure Mattress to help elevatepressure points for patients who areconfined to bed, the cost of this Mattress$2,225.The second item is a Commode Chair forphysically impaired Patients; this chair helpsthe staff to handle patients with special needsin a more conducive and dignified manner, thecost of the Commode Chair $1,987, prior tothe Auxiliary procuring these items, theCanowindra Hospital was required to hire thisequipment to accommodate patients.
P
ICTURED
L-R:
Melva Grant, Judy King, JennyWeaver, Peggy Beath, Jan Mills, Lorna Cassidy,Isabel Russell, Anne Barwood, Deirdre White,also included four of the nursing staff of the
Canowindra Soldier’s Memorial Hospital.
 
Picture courtesy of J Weaver.
C
ABONNE
V
ILLAGES
 
TO
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ECEIVE
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EAUTIFICATION
 
Almost $154,000 worth of projects will beundertaken in 10 Cabonne villages under
Cabonne Council’s Village Enhancement
Program.Improvements ranging from a new garden atCanowindra to decorative solar lighting in aCumnock park were approved by the Councilat its February meeting.Mayor Bob Dowling said the goal of theprogram was to beautify the main areas andentrances to villages through features such aslandscaping, paving, street furniture, signageand tree planting.
“This is a fantastic initiative that allows the
community to nominate the projects they
believe will best enhance their villages,” he
said.Since the program was introduced in 2005-06,almost $730,000 worth of projects have beencompleted.Projects approved in the latest round were:
Canowindra:
Supply and install garden oncorner of Gaskill and Blatchford Streets($37,200).
Cargo:
Remove and replace existing picnicsetting ($13,674); Install park benches invillage green ($3520); Remove and replacegarbage bin ($2,000).
Cudal:
New bins and notice board ($5,000).
Cumnock:
Solar decorative park lighting($3,500).
Eugowra:
Concrete works at travellers’ rest
area ($2,425); Bus shelter in Broad Street($6,500); Remove bins and install five new binsthroughout town ($10,000); Install twoinformation boards ($1,560).
Manildra:
Seal car park off Kiewa Street($3,000).
Molong:
Replace bollards and improve treesurrounds Bank Street ($25,000).
Mullion Creek:
Install information board($780); Install three picnic tables ($11,046);Install park bench ($1760).
Nashdale:
Install two planter boxes in front of Nashdale Hall ($2,000); Landscaping atNashdale Hall ($1,000).
Yeoval:
Supply 40 golden elm trees foravenues on the town approaches ($1600);Install seven seats in main street ($12,320);Remove bins and install five new bins invarious locations ($10,000).A further 10 projects totalling almost$171,000 did not meet the criteria for VEPfunding, but may be funded from otherprograms.
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ASKILL
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Sat. 7pm March 24th
exhibition opening
 
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accompanied by free wine tasting & nibbles
Dinner following at 8pm- 2 courses for $40pp - bookings essentialwww.tastecanowindra.com.au
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The Co-operating Anglican ChurchParish of Canowindra, and UnitingChurch linked congregations of Canowindra, Cranbury & Cudal
Thursday 1 March10am
Peace Memorial Uniting Church
Friday 2 March
- WORLD DAY OF PRAYER
 7pm
Peace Memorial Uniting Church
Sunday 4 March
- SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT
 8am
St Matthew's Anglican ChurchWoodstock
9.30am
All Saint's Anglican ChurchCanowindra**
11.15am
Cranbury Uniting Church **
 Please note time change
 Thank you to everyone who contributed towards a very successful Harvest Festival.The large congregation had a great timeand we raised more than $900 forAnglican and Uniting Church charities. Aspecial thank you to Michael Corrigan whodonated two hand crafted wishing wells and gave rides in his horse and buggy, CecileFarley who donated a delightful landscapepainting and of course the many otherpeople who generously donated from theirfarms and gardens.
 
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ANOWINDRA
CWA H
ALL
R 
EFURBISHMENT
 
The first meeting of the Canowindra CWAHall Refurbishment Committee took placeat the beginning of February, and thegroup will meet regularly throughout theyear.The last two years have been ones of sig-nificant change and growth within theCWA in Canowindra, and there are nowabout sixty members meeting in the eve-ning on the fourth Thursday of themonth.The Refurbishment Committee is workingon the assumption that the Hall should bemaintained and used by the CWA, butperhaps in different capacities than in thepast, and that it is a useful building for thewider community to access.The Committee is working on a planwhich aims to upgrade the Hall facilitiesaccording to its intended functions. It isrecognized that significant communitysupport will be required to achieve theseupgrades over the next couple of years.The next meeting of the RefurbishmentCommittee is scheduled for mid March,check the
Save the Date...
column in ThePhoenix for exact dates and times.For further information about the activi-ties of the group, please contact ConniChristensen on 0438 849 319 orconni@synercon.com.au
SCHOOL NEWS:T
AIHAU
 
SELECTED
 
TO
NSW Y
OUTH
P
ARLIAMENT
 
Mataihau Ah Mat, a Year 11 Canowindra HighSchool student, has been selected torepresent the electorate of Orange at the2012 YMCA NSW Youth Parliament, with aTraining Camp 13
–
15 April and ResidentialCamp 1
–
7 July. He will also travel to Sydney inMarch for the Term 1 State SRC Meeting.
P
RIORITY
S
CHOOLS
F
UNDING
(PSP)
Priority Schools Program provides additionalfunding to schools that satisfy certain criteriafrom information gathered from surveys thatare conducted every four years.Priority Schools receive additional funding forliteracy, numeracy, staffing and programs thatsupport students. These schools are identifiedevery four years by a survey of families.It is time to again complete the survey to seeif Canowindra public schools qualify foradditional funding over the next four years.This survey asks what is your employment atthe moment, what was your highest level of education, and a few other administrative
questions about race, gender, etc. It’s quick
and easy and extremely helpful for balancingour schools against other more affluentschools, and your children's educationalopportunities.The forms are private and secure and notopened by the schools. All you need to do iswrite your name on the label on the back andseal the envelope. The schools keep thelabels and letters are sent off to be collated bya computer, nobody actually reads your form,
so please don’t exaggerate your
employment to make it sound better than itis. Funding is allocated on an estimatedaverage income per family, based onemployment category ticked on the survey.Surveys will be sent home with students nextMonday and are due back next Friday9 March.
N
OT
J
UST
H
ORSING
A
ROUND
 
The riding lessons held at Diana Frost's placeon Sunday 12 February were a great success.People of all ages, sizes and abilities had avery informative and practical day, andanother is being planned in the near future.Donna Ind and her team from Ruby HillEquine Centre from Orange, were very patientand encouraging instructors, and the horsesprovided were very forgiving.Stay tuned for more information on furtherdates and times in The Phoenix.
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