LUCERNE FOODS The Canowindra Phoenix

ISSN 1837-0136
PARTS & MACHINERY Issue 148 www.canowindraphoenix.com.au Wednesday 23 March 2011
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LEP: a follow up meeting with WBC
IMAGINE A WORLD RULED BY FISH!
Long before the dinosaurs, the mighty
rivers of the Central West teamed with
Comprinting
Alliance Principal Strategic Planner bizarre ancient fishes: fish with armour
Andrew Napier has been planned for shells, fish with lungs, and huge
THIS Thursday 24 March 7pm at the predators with jaws like crocodiles.
CWA Rooms. Should you have any Thousands of their fossils were found at
questions relevant to the Zoning of Canowindra and give us a unique
Canowindra please attend. glimpse into life during the Devonian
Period, the 'Age of Fishes'. Some 410-360
Twilight: If you would like to be a part
of the Twilight Markets to be held asmillion years ago, the eastern coastline of
part of the 17th Australian National Australia lay much further west. An
Balloon Championship Canowindra extensive river and lake system covered
Challenge Balloon Glow, please
contact Margaret Wallington on mar-
large parts of the continent, draining into
shallow seas. What is now Canowindra
CLOSING SOON!
garet@wallingtonwines.com.au or would then have been a wide flood plain, Applications for the 2011
02 6344 7153 or 0427 936 054 for dotted with lakes and billabongs.
a registration form and more details.This Sunday 27 March 2011 is a great Cabonne Daroo Business
Completed Stallholder Registration opportunity for all local people in the
Forms are to be returned by 2804 postcode area to visit the Age of Awards are now open.
Friday 25 March 2011. Fishes Museum in Gaskill Street at the Any business in Cabonne can
Fishes: The Age Of Fishes Museum is intersection of Ferguson Street
holding a Museum Open Day for Canowindra. fill out an application this year!
people with a 2804 postcode. The Museum’s statistics show that most
The date is the 27 March 2011 from Visit
visitors come from the surrounding area.
10am-4pm. All visitors from this areaIt would seem that most locals know
need to do is bring ID with their name
about the AOFM and its wonderful fossil www.cabonne.nsw.gov.au
and postcode on it. Present it at thestory but they have not visited. for Application Forms
door along with a gold coin donation So, next Sunday is your chance as there
and then wander off and discover all will be an Open Day at the Museum. For Closes 5pm Friday 25 March
of the new things that have been hap-a gold coin donation along with proof of
pening – such as the picnic grounds, living in the 2804 area you can visit and
giant games board, fossil digs and see for yourself what the Age of Fishes
the BBQ area… Visitors are welcome Museum has to offer. The Museum is
to bring a picnic if they wish. The developing new facilities and this would
Board of the Age Of Fishes Museum be a perfect chance to have a look.
are looking forward to welcoming The Museum’s Board is also encouraging
the people of Canowindra. community people of all ages to
Paspalum: anyone with horses beware volunteer and help out at the Museum.
of paspalum grass. While the seeds With so many functions and activities
are at there stickiest (now) the plant is
happening in Canowindra in the next few
toxic. If swelling of legs occurs remove
weeks there is an urgent need for more
horses from that paddock and slash orpeople to help at the Museum.
spray paddock. Sunday 27 March from 10am to 4pm will
Vote: this Saturday 26 March is NSW be a great time to come in and check out
Election Day. The Canowindra High the Museum and perhaps become a
School P&C are holding a Cake Stall volunteer.
at the from 9am, so get there early to
score the best cakes.
Daylight: Saving Ends Sunday 3 April,
at 3am summer time when clocks are
The Country Mile...
put back one hour. dinner on the balcony
Billicow: To help the Billimari Hall 5 courses for $75
Trust raise some money, the Cowra
Musical & Dramatic Society (M&D)
will bring two performances of their
Monday 11 April
latest show “Dimboola” to the Billimari Local seasonal produce &
Memorial Hall on Friday 29 & traditional Australian cooking 56 Gaskill Street Canowindra
Saturday 30 April. with a modern twist 02 6344 1009
Canowindra Residents
The Canowindra Business Chamber has
asked Cabonne Shire to provide an
update on the proposed new
Environmental Plan.
Mr Andrew Napier (Strategic Planner)
will attend a meeting in the CWA Hall,
Canowindra on Thursday 24 March
2011 for this purpose.
This meeting is open to the public of
Canowindra and I urge all those with
an interest in the L.E.P. to attend.
It is important to have an under-
standing of the L.E.P. and the effect this
may have on residents and business in
Canowindra.
Please come along on Thursday 24
March at 7pm and have Andrew
answer any questions you may have.
David Cullane
President,
Canowindra Business Chamber
Hi everyone,
We’re still getting a very good
response to the cycling club 6 weeks
since the initial meeting.
Please note that Sunday rides have
been put back to start @ 7.30am as
it’s been getting darker in the morning.
Wednesdays will start at 6pm, also on
Mondays and Fridays, as some riders
are very keen for punishment.
Everything at this stage is flexible, so
come along and find some riders who
ride at the same days and times that
suit you.
There was some discussion on where
we want to go with the club, including:

suitability of start times and ride days

changing the roads we are riding on

cycling event to coincide with the
balloon championships

accessing funding for cycling (been
some discussion about this)

attending cycling events as a group
eg. Bathurst to Blayney ride

the group becoming more formalised.
Let me know your thoughts via email
g.yeo1@bigpond.com or 0418 259 868
Thanks and regards
Geoff Yeo, Finns Store
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TURN OFF FOR EARTH
Earth Hour was started by WWF Australia
in 2007 in Sydney when 2.2million
tasteCanowindra
individuals and more than 2,000 42 Ferguson Street Canowindra
businesses turned their lights off for one
hour to take a stand against climate Seats at the restaurant
change. Only a year later and Earth Hour table available this
had become a global sustainability move-
ment with more than 50 million people Friday & Saturday
across 35 countries/territories getting bookings essential
involved. Global landmarks such as the
Sydney Harbour Bridge, CN Tower in Breakfast from 8 -11am
Toronto, Golden Gate Bridge in San
Francisco, and Rome’s Colosseum, all Saturday & Sunday
stood in darkness.
Earth Hour 2011 will take place this Less than 20 tickets left
Saturday 26 March at 8.30pm (local time). for Steph Miller
This Earth Hour we want you to go be-
yond the hour, so after the lights go back & Winter Station
on think about what else you can do to www.tastecanowindra.com.au
make a difference. Together our actions
add up, come together in celebration and
or phone
contemplation of the one thing we all
have in common – our planet. 02 6344 2332
RATEPAYERS BIG WINNERS
Wellington Blayney Cabonne Strategic Cr Jones said the joint IT tender was a
Alliance of Councils will enter into nego- perfect example of the willingness of
tiations to purchase new Information Central West Councils to work together
Technology systems following a ground- for the benefit of their ratepayers.
breaking collaborative process. “The WBC Alliance has already achieved
By conducting a joint tender, Blayney, savings of more than $3.2 million since
Cabonne and Gilgandra Councils as well its inception in 2003 and last year saved
as Central Tablelands Water are expected ratepayers almost $750,000,” she said.
to save hundreds of thousands of dollars. “The fact that we have worked with
WBC Chairperson Cr Anne Jones said the Gilgandra Council on this major project
installation of new IT systems was one of demonstrates the value and importance
the largest costs faced by Councils and of our goal to implement collaborative
by collaborating the Councils would arrangements not only within our
achieve an outstanding outcome for their organisation but regionally.”
ratepayers.
“The Alliance has already saved rate- Garry Wayne AMIDY
payers $64,000 by managing the tender “YOWIE”
process rather than engaging consult-
ants,” Cr Jones said. Passed away at his home at Wyangala
“With all the Councils being in the Dam Wednesday 16 March 2011.
position where they have to replace or Beloved son of Alma and Ray (dec);
upgrade their corporate IT systems within much loved brother of Kim and Max;
the next couple of years, this has been fond brother of Shane, Lee and Jack;
the biggest project undertaken by WBC.” and proud uncle to Renee, Courtney
Following an exhaustive evaluation and Jordan.
process over the past five months, the Sadly missed by his best mate Oli
Councils will negotiate with a preferred and his many friends.
provider. Alma and Kim would like to invite
By selecting the same provider, the four Yowie’s friends to attend a farewell
Councils are expected to achieve a at Orange Crematorium Saturday
substantial discount on the purchase 26 March at 10m and hope you will
price and significant efficiencies in the join them for refreshments at
installation of the new system through the Wyangala Country Club
shared training and data conversion. afterwards from 1pm.
 THE TIME IS NOW
Businesses operating in Cabonne Shire
This have only until the end of this week to
submit their application forms for the 2011
week’s Cabonne Daroo Business Awards.
Specials at Now in their twelfth year, the Awards are
recognised as one of the major events on
the regional business calendar.
 Leeks $3 bunch And businesses have only until 5pm on
 Iceberg lettuce $2.50ea Friday 25 March 2011 to submit their
application forms.
 Cup mushrooms $8kg Along with the prestige, the overall PUBLIC NOTICE
 Local Red Anjou pears $2.80kg winner this year will receive the richest
Phone orders: 6344 1011 prize in the history of the event – a $5,000 Cabonne Council will be
television advertising package sponsored
by Prime TV. conducting its April
Gaskill Greens supports In addition to the major prize, a $1,000
Cabonne voucher can be won by any of Committee Meetings on
Better Life Canowindra the Awards finalists and a $500 lucky door Monday 4 April 2011
with Healthy Recipes prize when the awards are announced at a
dinner at Eugowra on 17 June. from 9.30am at
Fried Rice The Daroo Awards are designed to high-
1 cup long grain rice light the achievements and contributions 9 Armstrong Street
of businesses operating in the Cabonne
2 eggs, beaten
Olive or canola oil spray area, showcasing the quality and diversity Canowindra.
1 tsp olive or sesame oil of business enterprises in the region.
75g lean leg ham, diced “The Cabonne business community PO Box 17 GLP Fleming
1 red capsicum, seeded & diced continually demonstrates there is no limit MOLONG GENERAL MANGER
2 cups Chinese cabbage shredded to what can be achieved in our wonderful
1 cup green peas, cooked region,” Cabonne mayor Bob Dowling said.
1 cup sweet corn kernels, cooked Managed by a committee consisting of
1 cup bean shoots representatives from each of Cabonne’s 11
The Royal Hotel
2 spring onions, diced communities, the Awards will be judged by
an independent panel from within and
Canowi ndra
3 tbsp reduced salt soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce outside the Cabonne area.
Cook rice following packet
Businesses wishing to enter can obtain
assessment forms from Cabonne
directions, drain & cool completely. Council’s website or by contacting PURPLE PARTY
Lightly spray heated non-stick pan Cabonne Council on 02 6392 3200.
with oil & pour in eggs to make a
thin omelette. Cook over gentle POETRY, PROSE AND SONG
Saturday 2 April
heat until set. Transfer to a plate &
slice thinly. Set aside, lightly spray
Known as a "modern day Lawson" and "the
bard of Bourke", Andrew Hull is a writer
from 8pm
same pan with oil & cook ham & and performer of poetry, prose and song. wear purple - win prizes
onion until golden. Add capsicum,
cabbage, peas & corn. Cover &
He is an artist, photographer and musician
who works solo and in collaborations with
bring friends - have FUN!
toss well for several minutes. Add other artists.
remaining ingredients except ome- Hully, as he’s more commonly known, is LIVE ENTERTAINMENT:
lette. Stir until sauces mixed passionate and enthusiastic about the re-
through, fold in sliced omelette. gion in which he lives and the people and Purple Crows
Serve hot, serves 6. stories that belong in that region.
Optional: add a 200g can of peeled As a performer Hully is interesting, engag-
baby prawns and mix through with ing, beautifully lyrical, and very unique as The Royal Hotel
vegetables. he performs his rich poetry with his own 73 Gaskill Street Canowindra
guitar accompaniment. It is definitely a  6344 1201
show worth seeing this month at folk@
canowindra this Sunday 27 March! FREE WEBSITE FOR PRIMARY PRODUCERS
Along with Hully's act, there is the usual The Department of Industry and
open mike for performers from the Investment NSW is offering eligible NSW
region. Families are welcome and there is a regional producers a fully subsidised
great space for kids to play outside. Things listing on the Australian Food Guide
will kick off at 4pm and go until 6pm, at Website.
tasteCanowindra 42 Ferguson Street. Already there are around 600 NSW
Everyone: poets, musicians, and especially regional producers listed on the site, with
listeners are welcome; and entry is free! plenty of room for more businesses to
INLAND TOURISM AWARDS NOW OPEN Any enquiries, please call Nerida Cuddy join this leading e-guide to the best and
The 2011 CountryLink Inland NSW 0429 048 603. freshest in regional produce, products
Tourism Awards entries are now being and dining throughout Australia.
accepted and will close Friday 20 May A site listing could help regional food
2011. The awards ceremony will be held producers to find new regional and
this year on Saturday 30 July at metropolitan-based food buyers such as
Balranald. retailers, chefs and distributors who may
A key program on the regional tourism be searching for a certain product.
Promotion on this website means
industry calendar, these awards were producers are presented in context with
established by the four Inland Regional information about Australia’s regional
Tourism Organisations of Riverina, food scene. The site is also a resource for
Outback, New England North West and chefs and buyers that is available
Central NSW. Since the inception, the every day of the year.
awards have been credited for elevating See the above attachment or visit
many of the tourism businesses to www.business.nsw.gov.au/regional
www.perennialle.com.au 0427 077 798
achieve state-wide and national acclaim. for further details.
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SPORT
SWIMMING CLUB
BANGAROO BISTRO OPEN 7 DAYS
LUNCH 12 noon to 2.30pm
Pool comp every Thursday - 8pm start
DINNER 6.00pm to 8.30pm

The final night of swimming club was the

four hundred championships so congratu-
lations go to all those swimmers who
braved the 12 laps.
Patrick Hickman and Talitha Stanley
dropped their 33m freestyle times by 3
seconds so were ineligible for the spoon
final.
In the final Amelia Holmes went flat out
and won the spoon in a PB of 26 seconds,
a 2 second improvement.
A huge thank you goes to Amelia Hick-
man who got out of a nice warm track suit
and filled in at the last minute in the relay.
Her dedication didn’t win her a pennant
as the Flannery juggernaut in lane won
took out first place.
Swimming to victory with Amara, Laura
and Alex Flannery were Lucas Ellis, Talitha
Stanley, Will Wright, Angus Andrews and
anchor man Ellis Hawker.
Don’t forget the AGM and Presentation
Night this Friday, swimming Club still
needs a treasurer and registrar.
A gold coin donation for the following
barbecue would be appreciated.
Swimmers may swim if its warm enough
although there are no organised events.
CANOWINDRA BALLOONS
COUNTING DOWN
17 DAYS TO GO
SENIOR CRICKET
A disappointing batting display in the
semi-final against Valleys has ended
Canowindra’s 2010/11 season.
Canowindra fielded first after losing the
toss and skipper Nick Guthrie picked up a
wicket in the 4th over to get the minor
premiers off to a great start. Brendan
Traves and Guthrie bowled very tight with
patience however wickets weren’t falling
and Valleys were 1/41 off 17 overs. After
drinks Peter Guthrie and Jake Devlin
continued the good bowling performance
and wickets began to fall for Canowindra.
Jake Devlin’s slow bowling particularly got
the rewards as he ripped through the
Valleys middle order. At the second drinks
break Valleys were 4/93. One inspirational
over by Matt Mclean after drinks swung
the momentum of the game into
Canowindra’s favour as he picked up
2 crucial wickets. Devlin continued down
the other end and he got hold of the last
few wickets to finish with figures of 6/45
off 12.2 overs. Valleys were all out for 102.
The other wicket takers were Mclean (2/4
off 4) and Nick Guthrie (1/23 off 9), all
bowlers bowled well. In reply Canowindra
started disastrously losing openers Nick
Whatman (0) and Peter Guthrie (8) in the
first 10 overs. Canowindra needed a
partnership and just as one was building
Jake Devlin was bowled for 7. The score
was 3/29 at drinks after 17 overs.
Brendan Traves was batting with
determination however wickets were
falling around him, Ian Morrow (5) was
the next man to fall. Traves (14) was then
caught in the out-field not long after
skipper Nick Guthrie joined him at the
crease. The wickets continued to fall
unfortunately for Canowindra Nick
Guthrie (11) and Rohan Toole (2) were
the next two down and the score was
7/50. Matt Mclean and Mark Norman (6)
took the score to 63 however there were
still 40 runs required for victory. Alex
Myers (4) was bowled next and shortly
after Mclean (14) was the last wicket to
fall, Canowindra were all out for 75, Nick
Delaney was 1n/o.
It just wasn’t Canowindra’s day and it
was unfortunate after having such a
great season. It’s a great effort to win the
minor premiership and this has created a
very good platform for the young
Canowindra side to take off from next
season.
The side would like to thank the
Canowindra Golf Club, Lawrence’s IGA
and Belubula Butchery for supporting
the clubs Australia Day Twenty20 match
where over $300 was raised for the Jane
McGrath foundation. Enjoy the footy
season and we will start our 2011/12
campaign in October.

Get out, get healthy & have some fun!

Now you have no excuse for not playing bowls... CLASSIFIEDS
A Beginners Day for ladies wishing to get POSITION VACANT Gardner/Groundskeeper.
involved in this great sport is being held Moyne is seeking an experience energetic
Thursdays 7 & 14 April from 10am at the groundskeeper on a Permanent P/T basis.
Canowindra Bowling Club. 20hrs per week. All enquires to Dianne
Cameron on 02 6344 1475. Apps close
Contact Nancy on 6344 2752 or Libby on 6344 1983 01/04/2011.
SALE solid wood TV cnr unit w 2 glass
The Co-operating Anglican Church Parish of Canowindra, and Uniting F&OR2 wood doors + shelf 3’ x 6’ $300 with
Church linked congregations of Canowindra, Cranbury & Cudal 68” LG flatscreen TV, or $250 without.
Lg room window type air con, cool only
Thursday 24 March $150. Ph Kathy on 02 6344 1318. Both
items in good cond.
10am Peace Memorial Uniting Church Canowindra
F OR SALE 3’ fish tank on cabinet, heater,
Sunday 27 March filter, light + acc. 25cm Oscar fish inc
9:30am All Saints' Anglican Church Canowindra $250ono must sell. Ph 02 6344 2668 AH or
02 6344 3219
Save the date… FOR SALE cockatiels $15ea, white doves
Mar 23: Mid Lachlan Holistic Farming Group FIELD DAY 1-5:30pm “Torrington” $10ea, diamond doves $10ea, pair moptop
Canowindra Road Cowra RSVP Mar 21 oatleigh@westnet.com.au or 0427450416 canaries $25. Ph Debbie 6344 2490 or
Mar 26: Election Day 2011 0427 441 832
Mar 26: Flickerfest @ Rosnay 6-10pm $20 Films only, and $30 for films & dinner. GOOLOOGONG MARKETS to be held every
BYO picnic & seating ok but no BYO alcohol as Rosnay Cellar Door is licensed. second Sunday of the month commencing
Mar 26: St Eddies Golf Comp teams of 4 Ambrose tee off 8-10:30am, kids golf Sunday 10 April at Gooloogong Country
challenge from 12:30, lots of prizes. St Eddies P&F: putting the FUN into fundraising. club grounds. Stallholders please contact
Mar 27: Folk@Canowindra @ tasteCanowindra 4-6pm poetry, prose, song... John Thomson on 02 6344 8124
Mar 29: Cudal Community Consultation Meeting 7:30pm @ Community Hall
Apr 2: Dragons Abreast Fundraiser SLASHING phone Geoff Lark on 6344 1344
Apr 9: 17th National Hot Air Ballooning Championships Opening & Canowindra
Challenge Balloon Glow and Twilight Markets 5-8pm @ Sports Oval www.cowracommunitynews.com
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