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The Canowindra Phoenix
Issue 103 ISSN 1837-0136
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DEALER FOR ANZAC Weekend Driver Reviver Roster An important Canowindra Driver
Friday 23 April
CWA 11.00am - 5.00pm
Rotary 5.00pm to close
MOWERS, TRACTORS, RTVS, Saturday 24 April
STATIONARY ENGINES & GENERATORS Lions 8.30am - 1.00pm
& Red Cross 1.00pm to close
Monday 26 April
Masonic Lodge 8.30am - 3.00pm
HAY MOWERS, RAKES & BALERS Billican 3.00pm to close.
COME IN AND SEE THE RANGE
Mill Street CANOWINDRA CELEBRATING 100 YEARS
Ph: 02 6344 1208 Fax: 6344 1845 with fine dining & good friends
Mobile: 0427 247 736 Come in and see our
April dinner menu now
56 Gaskill Street
GOLD
WINNER 02 6344 1009 Canowindra
ANZAC Day 2010 Itinerary
6am Dawn Service at
Memorial Park
6:30 Shotgun Breakfast at
Canowindra Services &
Above: Jenny Beggs - Acting Nursing Citizens Club
Manager; Merv Murphy - RSL Sub- 10:30 March assembles at the
Branch Treasurer; Susan Hegarty -
Acting Health Services Manager corner of Gaskill and
Ryall Streets to proceed to
RSL DONATION TO HOSPITAL
The Canowindra RSL Sub Branch Memorial Park
recently presented Canowindra Hospital 11 ANZAC Memorial
staff with four poly cotton pressure Service at Memorial Park
relief mattress overlays. The overlays 11 until 11:30am t h e
help prevent bed sores and other
symptoms associated with immobility of
bar will be closed at
long term patients. Canowindra Services Club
The overlays were purchased with funds 12pm ANZAC luncheon at
raised from the annual sale of badges, Canowindra Services Club
so support the RSL Sub Branch so they 1pm onwards - Two Up at
can continue helping other
Canowindra Services Club
organisations within our community.
Wednesday 21 April 2010
locally first!
Reviver Management Committee
meeting Tuesday 3 May at 4.30pm
at Canowindra Bowling Club. Groups
interested in joining the programme
are invited to be represented, as it is
expected that one group, after
12 years continual service, will be
unable to continue after the
ANZAC long week-end.
CELLAR DOOR
OPEN
EVERY WEEKEND
10am - 4pm
Open Monday 26 April
Sit under the peppercorn
trees in the cellar door
garden and enjoy the
beautiful views across the
vineyard. Try a glass of
wine with a tasting plate of
pecorino cheese,
salami, olives and home
made bread.
Groups welcome
(bookings preferred for
larger groups)
Longs Corner Road (just 2km from town!)
Ph: 02 6344 2079 or 02 6344 2670

CANOWINDRA SERVICES AND CITIZENS CLUB

93 Gaskill Street Canowindra 02 6344 1397

Friday 23 April SERVES-U-RITE Please place orders for

ANZAC Day tributes
MARKET NIGHT NEW CHEF by Wednesday 21 April
Badge Draw: 400 Introducing George
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payment is requested with order in
respect for no trading on the day

+ starting Thursday night we will remember them...

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To the editor...
The Canowindra Challenge was a most
successful event with balloonists already
booking accommodation for next year.
We thank the people of Canowindra for
the way they jumped in to help
especially Cabonne Councillor Kevin This week’s specials
Walker, the Simms family, the
Local pink lady apples $4.50/kg
Canowindra Sports Trust, High School,
the Lions Club, our willing band of
Local red capsicum $5/kg
Balloon competition Observers, Bill
Local baby spinach $15/kg
Carter and many others AND especially Phone orders: 6344 1011
all our local sponsors…. Gardners
Ground, Lucerne Foods, Canowindra Chicken with couscous salad
Pharmacy, Barry and Kim Burn, the
Bottle Shop, David Bigg, John LawrenceREADY FOR ANOTHER CHALLENGE 1 red capsicum, quartered, deseeded
IGA, Comprinting and the Phoenix. We Richard Swansborough came to 125g butter, room temperature
look forward to the next Challenge andCanowindra in December to sew his own 2 tbs finely shredded fresh basil
will be looking for people to help in home built balloon “Bumble Bee”,
many small ways. We are putting in a 4 chicken marylands
pictured above. With help from locals Salt & freshly ground black pepper
bid to host the 2011 National Judy and Charlie Matijak, it was finished
Championships when there should be in time to complete its test flights at the Couscous salad
more than double the number of
balloons here for up to 2 weeks. The recent Canowindra Challenge. 1 cup couscous
business community of Canowindra have As a television cameraman and photo- 1 cup boiling water
agreed that there was a definite boostgrapher, Richard has travelled the world ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
on various assignments but has now
to the town due to the balloonists. The 75g toasted flaked almonds
decided to build his home here in
shops that decorated their windows were 2 green shallots, ends trimmed, thinly sliced
much loved by our visitors who Canowindra. He is also producing a ½ cup coarsely chopped continental parsley
commented that they have never been todocumentary on the history of ballooning 45g currants
in Australia, with archival footage
a balloon meet where the feeling of the
town was so welcoming, friendly and donated by Peter Vizzard and Judy Lynne, Cook capsicum, skin-side up, under hot grill
with such a great flying area. the co-founders of Marti’s and former until charred and blistered. Put in a sturdy
owners of Balloons Aloft. plastic bag for 5mins to sweat, then peel
Winner of the Window display (judged We are looking forward to the Bumble off the skin and finely chop.
by Sydney balloonists) was The Plague Bee balloon becoming a regular feature Preheat oven to 200°C. Place capsicum,
and I, Highly commended to Virginia of the Canowindra landscape.
Cullane Books and The Trading Post, but butter and basil in a bowl and stir to com-
all looked fabulous. The BEC is running a series of 4 bine. Loosen the skin from each chicken
workshops to help get home based Maryland by running your finger under the
When balloons landed on a property
and micro enterprises a web
skin to create a pocket. Divide butter mix-
they were given a bottle of Gardners ture into 4 equal portions. Press a portion
Ground wine and entered into a final presence for their business. At the into the pocket of each chicken, smoothing
draw Winners of the draw are : Garry end of the 4 workshops you will the skin over to enclose.
Whatman, Michael Payten, Jamie have developed your own website Place the chicken skin-side up in a large
Andrews, Rick White, Geoff Beath, Paul & host it for you for 12 months. pan, season with salt and pepper. Roast for
Williams, Paul Lawrie and Brian
McClintock. THANK you so much to all Canowindra Workshop 35 minutes or until juices run clear. Remove
our farmers for your hospitality. starts 28/4/2010 at Old Vic Inn from oven and set aside for 10mins to rest.
6-9pm - light supper included
Make couscous salad by placing couscous in
Cheers a heatproof bowl and pour over the boiling
Jan Kerr Book through BEC on 02 6362 0448 or water while stirring with a fork. Cover with
Balloon Joy Flights Online www.becbiz.com.au and set aside for 5 minutes. Stir to separate
Longs Corner Road Canowindra the grains whilst adding the lemon juice,
almonds, green shallot, parsley and currants
and stir to combine.
Divide couscous salad among plates. Top
with chicken marylands and drizzle with any
pan juices. Serve immediately.
This program is funded under the Australian Government Small Business On-line Program

BELUBULA WAY DETOUR

The temporary 4 tonne load limit on Be-
CENTRAL MOTORS
lubula Way for heavy vehicles to use
Binni Creek Road North and George Rus- Top mechanical service
sell Drive is due to a Cowra Council asset
inspection on all bridges in their shire. plus
The inspection revealed that the 10 cell NRMA Insurance - Business & Personal
Barclays Kelpies culvert, 2kms from the bridge on the RTA inspections & mechanical repairs
Mandurama side is in need of urgent re-
Working Dog
Training Day
pairs, the type and extent of which are in
the process of being determined. Until
this information has been collated, the
02 6344 1075
Monday 26 April duration of the heavy vehicle detour is 91 Gaskill Street
limited places unknown. Canowindra
Council have assured further information
ph 0448 535 743 will be given once a full report has been AH 0429 441 075
for details compiled.
 OVERWHELMING RESPONSE TO DAROO
Dawn Fardell MP BUSINESS AWARDS
Having problems with Businesses in Cabonne Shire have
housing, health, education or responded overwhelmingly to the annual
any other State-related Daroo Business Awards, with more than
issue? 240 nominations across a range of
Talk with your local categories.
Independent State MP Competition will be particularly strong for
Dawn Fardell. the prestigious Employee of the Year
Interviews are held in Award, for which no fewer than 67 53 Gaskill Street Canowindra NSW 2804
Canowindra and Eugowra people were nominated. Cabonne
throughout the year. Ph: 02 6344 2471
Council’s Community Business Develop- www.bendystreet.com.au
Please contact the Dubbo ment Officer Amber Pacey said the ex-
Electorate Office to arrange ceptional support from local businesses
an appointment. indicated how highly-prized the Daroo
Phone: 02 6882 3577 Awards had become. “A total of 246 Apart from priceless hand
nominations were received – 61 more
Fax: 02 6882 3689 than in 2009.” Ms Pacey said all nominees drawn tokens of love from
Email: dubbo@parliament.nsw.gov.au should have receive their assessment your children and breakfast
www.dawnfardell.com.au forms by now that need to be completed
Your Independent State Member and lodged with the Cabonne, Orange, in bed, what would you
Blayney BEC in Orange by 5pm on 7 May.
Entries will be judged by an independent really like this Mother’s Day?
panel of business people and advisors
Jeanette’s Inspiration from within and outside the Cabonne
area. The awards will be presented at a
gala evening at Cumnock Showground
FOR SALE THE SHEARING SHED
on Friday, June 18. Ms Pacey has advised
nominees to book their seats for the
presentation dinner as soon as possible HAIR AND BEAUTY
1 Mannequin - Female because tables were expected to sell out.

Racks & stands

Booking slips have been provided withJade’s encore performance:
the assessment forms sent to nominees.
Contact Dale Jones, Communications andThursday 29 April W!
Winter Slacks Friday 30 April BOOK NO
Media Officer on 02 6392 3266 for
further information.
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Building Services from 7pm Levelling bar
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Come and see our state of the art Cement mixer
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Canowindra
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Tuesday to Sunday pipes, foundations, general yard
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 The
The Phoenix Canowindra
Hotel
SPORT
TIGERS WIN SEASON OPENER Come in and have a
Lunch: 12-2:30pm tue-sun
Dinner: 6-8:30pm mon-sat
Canowindra Tigers stared the 2010 season Monday & Tuesday
with a comfortable victory against Wood- few drinks with your
bridge Cup newcomers the Gooloogong mates... Bangers & mash / Homemade pies $10
Cowboys. T-bone or chicken schnitzel $14
A last minute reshuffle of the side due to Saturday 24 April Wednesday
Captain Coach Damian Kennedy being
injured in the WIN Challenge disrupted the
preparation, but the experienced Rob Burn
Waratahs 3 courses $18 or 2 courses $14
was a capable replacement. vs Thursday
Thursday--Sunday
Running out a host of new players for the Full menu: OPEN FOR LUNCH ANZAC DAY
match, the Tigers scored early through Phil Brumbies
Butler and, dominated the entire from 7pm “It’s all happening at the Canowindra...”
80 minutes.
Reweti Kaire and Mick Walker made bul-
locking runs up the middle giving second Beer garden & family friendly environment 02 6344 1407
rowers Brian Moss, Charles Lawrence and Golden Point was played. Just two minutes Hawks came out in the second stanza and
Wayne McFawn the chance to run wide and into extra time Hawks were penalised 35 attacked from the kick off with their Fiji
find plenty of attacking options. metres right in front. Nick Regan, calm as connection putting on two quick tries to
Sam O’Malveney fed the backs great ball can be, slotted the goal, getting Wood- Waise Cakau both converted to race to a
and like a good 5/8, backed up at every bridge Cup home 18-16 in a really good 28-16 advantage after 15 minutes into the
opportunity. game of Rugby League from both teams. half. The game was then called off after a
The Cowboys received a lot of opportuni- Nick Regan having a top game as captain serious injury to Kennedy and the wait for
ties from the Tigers lack of discipline in leading from the front was well supported an ambulance. A sad way to finish the
round one, this is Coach Kennedy’s only by Ross Dallas, Brydon Hughes and Luke game, but Hawks looked to be getting on
real concern in these early stages of the Hogan. top of a gallant Woodbridge Cup side that
competition. League Tag Exhibition Canowindra never stopped trying on the day.
The Cowboys are a young side with poten- League Tag Girls won the exhibition match Canowindra Open Juniors Canowindra
tial, but it will take hard work and experi- 9-0, they were too fast for the Molong girls Open Juniors continue to build towards
ence before they worry the top Wood- on Saturday. their season opener on 16 May 16. Coach
bridge Cup Sides. Woodbridge Cup Vs Orange Hawks Andrew Whatman is pleased so far but
Best and Fairest went to Rob Burn 3, Reweti First Grade A fantastic day at Tom Clyburn would certainly like to see more numbers
Kaire 2, and Sam O’Malveney 1. Players Oval Canowindra ended drastically for the at training.
Player was Reweti Kaire. Woodbridge Cup side with a serious injury Training Canowindra Tigers training con-
Canowindra 56 (Phil Butler 3, Aaron Wool- to half back Damian Kennedy. tinues for the season on Wednesday and
ley, Sam O’Malveney, Waihe Upeguto, Rob The WIN Challenge game between Wood- Friday nights at Tom Clyburn Oval at
Burn, Mick Walker, Pat Kennedy, Reweti bridge Cup and Orange Hawks was called 6:30pm. The Tigers are certainly looking for
Kaire tries. Aaron Woolley 8 goals) defeated off 25 minutes early after the serious injury more players in both grades, so any new
Gooloogong 8. to Damian Kennedy of Canowindra. At that players are urged to attend.
WIN Challenge stage of the game, Hawks had raced to a League Tag The League Tag Girls play
UNDER 18s It was an entertaining game, 28-16 lead and were awarded the match. their first competition game in round two
both teams throwing the ball around and Cup took the game right up to the more of the Woodbridge Cup Competition
very rugged in defence. First Nick Regan experienced Hawks in the first half leading against the Girlannas from Grenfell.
scored a good try and converted the goal; 6-0 after ten minutes with a Burns try, Round Two There is no Woodbridge cup
Cup 6-0. Hawks levelled soon after for 6 all. Woolley goal. Hawks evened the scoring football this weekend, Anzac Weekend.
Trent Leahey put Hawks in front 12-6 at two minutes later, try to Luke Clarke, Bar- Round two begins Friday Night 30th April.
halftime. row converting. Cup was next to score, a The Tigers will host the Grenfell Goannas
Woodbridge Cup, after a talking to from Ryan Porter try, and Woolley conversion and Girlannas at Tom Clyburn Oval on the
coach Andrew Pull, came out and domi- for a 12-6 lead after 20 minutes. Hawks hit Friday Night. More next week.
nated the play which resulted in two good back with a try to Beni Nayagouiamu who
tries to Brydon Hughes, with a Nick Regan scored a second try soon after, right on
conversion. Cup was in front with ten min-
utes to go 16-12. Just as the full time bell
rang Mitchell Wishart scored a try for
half time for Hawks to lead 18-16 after
Sam Malloy scored a try for Cup prior to CLASSIFIEDS
that. As the teams went to the break WANTED: child’s horse riding helmet to suit
Hawks to even the scores 16 all. Hawks lead 18-16, but they were starting 4yo, please contact 0419 167 919.
The conversion missed and extra time to look much better in attack. GARAGE SALE: Saturday 24 April from 8am,
11 Rodd Street. Kids clothes, furniture, etc...
Save the date... FOR SALE: Caravan Viscount 15‘ 4 berth ‘82
model rego 8/10 V66044 $5,500. 02 6344 2058
Apr 21: Canowindra Garden Club Inc meeting 2pm @ 19 Belabula Way. Deb 6344 2352
FOR SALE: Maxxis 17” tyres, 205/452R17 +
Apr 24-26: Hamiltons Bluff Cellar Door open 10am-4pm. Try the tasting plate! Auscar rims, 4 of each. 1 rim w/ crack, tyres
Ph 02 6344 2079 or 02 6344 2670 near new $400 ono. 0427 442 301
Apr 25: ANZAC Day 6am Dawn Service at Memorial Park; 10:45am street March; FOR SALE: Large selection of household furni-
11am ANZAC Memorial Service at Memorial Park ture @ reasonable prices, upright freezer
Apr 30: Bathurst’s Mitchell Conservatorium String Octet Concert All Saints Church 370L Westinghouse. 02 6344 2668
for more information, please contact Richard on 02 6344 3215 WORK WANTED: Dianne and Sarah’s Domestic
May 1: Moyne Annual Fete 11am BBQ lunch, lots of stalls, fundraising auction. Duties! House cleaning & ironing, reasonable
Join in the fun at 161 Nangar Road. Enquiries 02 6344 1475 or 02 6344 1592 rates. 02 6344 2054 or 0438 952 751
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