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Dragons: Abreast Orange invite you to
their fundraiser, Orange Theatre
Company's production of "Sound of
Music" Friday 6 May at 8pm. Tickets
are $39 each and money raised will
go toward the purchase of a dragon
boat for the club. Contact Sandy on
02 6344 1776.
BBQ: on Saturday 16 April from
11am to 3pm Canowindra Lions Club
will be holding their Biggest BBQ to
support the Australian Lions Childhood
Cancer Research Foundation.
Meeting: The April meeting of Red
Cross/Uniting Hospital Auxiliary will
not be held, due to the ANZAC/Easter
long week-end.
Art: The Old Vic Inn invites you to
view their visiting art exhibition from
10am-3pm. Len Banks is in the
Gallery and Melissa Lazarou's work is
in the restaurant.
Chamber: the next Canowindra
Business Chamber meeting will be
next Wednesday evening at 7pm in
the CWA rooms. All business owners
are welcome.
Location: check the take off location
for the balloons each morning in the
window of The Phoenix office.
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Photo courtesy of Cabonne Council, one of the major sponsors of the Championships
WHAT A WEEKEND...
Canowindra should be very proud!
After months of intense organisation and
preparation the balloons are finally here...
and thank you to Canowindra Challenge
Inc for putting on an amazing show. The
Essential Energy sponsored Balloon Glow
and the Canowindra@Home Twilight
Markets were a spectacular success. Over
3,500 people gathered at the Sports Oval
during the event.
The day kicked off at 1pm with the Tigers
Rugby League and League Tag games,
with plenty of people pouring into the
grounds to find a good position for the
rest of the evening.
From 5pm the Canowindra@Home
Twilight markets set up. There were 20
amazing stalls offering a great variety of
food from the region, including Kaludah
Lamb Curry, Canowindra Country
Bakehouse with the night market special
'Beef Wallington', olive oil tasting, face
painting, gelati from Molong; local coffee,
cakes & cheese boards and eight wineries.
The fabulous music was supplied by
Colour Me Happy and kept everybody
grooving while queuing for the fab food.
The balloons made a flaming entrance
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locally first!
for the glow which started at 7pm and
went for 15 spectacularly choreographed
minutes.
A couple of issues were noted by the
organisers and will be addressed for
future events including: more female
toilet facilities, more audio speakers and
presold tickets. Should you have any
feedback or suggestions that would
make your experience at the next event
more enjoyable, please contact The
P ho e n ix o ff i c e or o n l in e at
www.canowindrachallenge.org.au/challenge
-home/contact-us
Canowindra Challenge Inc would like to
thank the SES, the police, fire brigade and
Cabonne Council who did a great job
cleaning up. It was a great family fun
event and everyone behaved exception-
ally.
A special mention to Alf and Sharon
Cantrell from Yeoval who came especially
to help with the litter, although Alf ended
up on the gate. The dedication of such
wonderful Cabonne neighbours is an
inspiration to us all, and hopefully next
balloon glow more volunteers will get
involved in helping out to share the
workload.
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To the editor...
Oh What a Night!
The 100 mile dinner is over for
another year and Oh wasn't it a
fabulous night! This wouldn't have
been possible without the amazing
generosity of the Canowindra
community. Thank you. The event
wouldn't have happened without the
support of volunteer organisations
including the Canowindra Rugby
League Club who worked tirelessly
unpacking & repacking all the
'bloody' tressles, chairs, ovens, heaters
and decorations and the Jelly Beans
playgroup who set tables, waited on
guests and were still there washing
dishes late into the evening.
Supporting us, and these groups, were
many individuals who helped with
every aspect of event, including
helping us with our Pannacotta and
Fig dessert. (Including helping us see
the humour in the 'pannacotta land-
slide' incident!). Also thank you to the
businesses who decorated their shops,
put up with us outside their shops and
those that opened on the night so
visitors could see what a great town
we have.
This is what makes Canowindra a
great community to live in.
The Canowindra@home team.
100 MILE DINNER SUCCESS AGAIN
Supported by FOOD (Food of the Orange
District) and Taste Orange, the 100 Mile
Diner is co-ordinated by passionate
“foodie” volunteers from Canowindra.
The event takes its name from an
experiment in local eating which turned
into a best selling book called “The
100-Mile Diet: A Year of Local Eating”
published in Canada in 2005. The 100 Mile
Diet concept has grown into a global
movement increasing consumer aware-
ness about food miles, carbon footprints,
how far food travels from paddock to
plate and supporting local farmers and
regional economies.
“We do it because we love this town and
we want to showcase the region’s
incredible produce and talented chefs and
cooks to the rest of the country,” says
Canowindra@home committee member
and cook Trudi Weyman.
“It’s fantastic to be able to work with our
neighbouring regions – everyone really
pulls together and the result is an event
like no other.”
This year, FOOD (Food of the Orange
District) is celebrating its 20th anniversary.
Over the past two decades it has become
one of Australia’s most successful and
authentic regional food events, never
losing sight of its core philosophy to
promote and support regional produce
and producers, and in so doing, support
the local economy and regional tourism.
Regardless of speculation Cate Blanchett
did not attend.
The 100 Mile Dinner will feature again
next April in the 2012 FOOD Week
calendar of events. Tickets will go on sale
in early March 2012 online at
www.orangefoodweek.com.au
CABONNE RTA FUNDING 2011-2012 NOMINATE A VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH
Council has received notification from the Each month Cabonne Council honours a
RTA regarding the state road network Volunteer of the Month under its Volunteer
funding for next financial year under the Recognition Program.
Road Maintenance Council Contract The recipient receives an award from the
(RMCC). They have indicated that the Mayor at Council's monthly Ordinary
funding will be $501,472 for Routine meetings.
Everyone knows someone within their
Maintenance (RM) and $2,486,000 for
Ordered Work (OW). community who goes above and beyond the
The Ordered Work comprises of $900,000 call of duties in their volunteer activities.
for MR310 Cowra-Canowindra-Cudal The nomination form for the Volunteer of the
Road Shoulder Widening (continuing Month is available from the link
from 2010-11); $361,000 for heavy patch- below or from The Phoenix office:
ing; $400,000 for resealing; and $825,000 www.cabonne.nsw.gov.au/community/2133/
for pavement rehabilitation on MR61 at 5608.html
Caldwell Rd Borenore and Meranburn,
west of Manildra.
The initial funding for RM was $501,472
and for OW $1,676,000. Currently these
programs have increased to $679,958 for
RM and $3,540,597 for OW. The increase
funding for RM is due to the substantial
rainfall that has occurred over the past
seven months and its impact on the road
surfaces. The increase in funding for OW
is due to increased amounts of heavy
patching, pavement rehabilitation and
additional AC (hot mix) work at Molong
at the intersections of Edward St and SH7
and Bank St and SH7, as well as the left
hand curve east of the railway crossing
on MR61 at Manildra (Flash Jacks). These
works have been programmed to be
undertaken during the final week of
March by Downer Edi Works.
The Heavy Patching on MR377 Escort
Way started in early March. However,
recent rain had delayed the completion
of the works, which is expected to finish
at the end of the month. An additional
$85,000 was allocated to the works, that
has been included in the amount shown
above.
Black Spot and "Specially Funded"
Capital Works: MR237 Orange-Cargo-
Canowindra Rd. Wire Rope Safety
Barrier is being installed at 14 separate
locations along the road. Council has
commenced preparing the sites, with the
contactor to follow and erect the safety
barrier. LOCAL ROADS: Capital Works:
White Rocks Rd project has been
completed and the pavement sealed.
Lookout Rd pavement overlay and seal to
6m for a length of 1.1km. this project has
commenced and is expected to be
completed by the first week in April.
Ophir Rd and Pauls La are ready to
commence. The drainage components
have been delivered to site. Construction
will begin in late April. Other projects on
the works programme for completion are
Waldegrave Rd, Canobolas Rd and
Orchard Rd. Routine Maintenance:
Burrendong Way, Cargo Rd, Banjo
Patterson Way, Lower Lewis Ponds Rd,
Griffin Rd, Windera, Kurrajong Rd. Gravel
Road Maintenance: Gulledah Rd, Baldry/
Cumnock Rd, Heckendorf Rd, Garra Rd,
Boulang Rd, Belgravia Rd, Avondale Rd,
Paling Yards Loop, Sandy Creek Rd, Favell
Rd, McKay Road, Dalton Rd, Bookannon Canowindra
Rd, Avenel Rd, Lockwood Rd, Glasson La, High School
West Rd. Resheeting on Nanami La,
South Bowan Park Rd, Deaths La tasteCanowindra
(Mogong), Sandy Creek Rd, Favell Rd.
These details were last updated 6 April
2011 on Cabonne Council's website at:
www.cabonne.nsw.gov.au/
roads/1335.html
©2011 Google, Map Data ©2011 Whereis(R), Sensis Pty Ltd.
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week’s
Specials at
 Local Corella pears $2.50 kg
 Brown onions $2kg
 Local Dutch Creams $3kg
 Wombok cabbage $3ea
Phone orders: 6344 1011
Corella Pear and Fennel Salad
3 Corella pears
2 fennel bulbs
8 radishes
1/4 cup walnuts toasted
Dressing:
1 egg
100 mls grapeseed oil
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp honey
150 grams Jannei goats cheese
Finely slice pears, fennel & radishes
into wafer thin slices. Toast & crush
walnuts, toss with pear, fennel &
radish.
To make the dressing slowly whisk
an egg then drizzle in oil, vinegar,
mustard & honey.
Serve salad in a bowl with dressing
and goats cheese.
This is a great accompaniment to
venison, kangaroo or thick sliced
beef.
To the editor...
It is doubtful that people will ever fully the curry supper for the 30 or so guests Cowra Antique Car Club
appreciate the work done and the effort who chose to stay afterwards.
put in by Dawn Fardell as the Member
for Dubbo, on behalf of her constituents. throughout the rest of the month and close
Dawn's defeat at the 26 March Election ends mid May.
in no way is due to any short comings on The River Bank Gallery will be open all this
her part.
As a women and an Independent in
what is recognised as the toughest
parliamentary assembly (the bear pit) in
the country, Dawn had insurmountable
odds against her for re-election.
There was a male dominated political
machine and the destroyed reputation
of all independent members of
parliament resulting from changes in
allegiance by two independents in the
Federal Parliament, after their election.
Unfortunately Dawn's support base was
"thin on the ground" due to the sparse-
ness of the Dubbo Electorate, while
Clover Moore's was concentrated in the
seat of Sydney. Clover Moore, the other
female independent, was only just
re-elected.
Of an original 6 independents in the
previous parliament, only 3 were elected
on March 26.
Yours sincerely,
Bill Barwood, Canowindra
tasteCanowindra
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Saturday 9 April til
Sunday 17 April
lunch & dinner
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Canowindra's art lovers appreciating the
new works at the exhibitions opening at
Mon 25 April 5pm
The River Bank Gallery on Saturday night Sophie Payten
EXPERIENCE ART local singer songwriter
David Isbester's "Finding Nero", and sisters see next week's Phoenix for
Louise Clulow and Kellie Ferguson's
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Saturday night added another dimension
to the celebrations in Canowindra over the www.tastecanowindra.com.au
weekend.
Over 120 people delighted their senses
or phone 02 6344 2332
with the colour, light and variety of the
works on display. The artists all use very Driver Reviver Roster
different techniques, creating a diversity of Thursday 21 April
visual experiences.
Will and Marty Ferguson, Kellie & Louise's CWA 11am to 5pm
brothers, complemented the evening by Rotary 5pm to close
performing during the night and opened
the exhibition with a song written Friday 22 April
especially for the occasion. Lions 8.30am to 1pm
David's work shows a freshness and Red Cross 1pm to Close
whimsy, with "Meniscus" being a favourite.
Joy Oborn from Teapots & Tiaras catered Tuesday 26 April
(Canowindra members) 11am to
The exhibitions will be open to the public
Monday 2 May
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Street Canowindra, 02 6344 2778. 4.30pm Bowling Club
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Saturday 16 April
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The Canowindra Rugby Club would like to thank

the Canowindra Challenge committee for not long after with a great run from half way. CURRENT BALLOON RESULTS
inviting the Pythons to be a part off their night. Adam Smith got on the scorers board after a The 17th Australian National Balloon
This proved to be a huge success with a great great run from Blocker Woolley. Clint Oborn Championships are now in full swing.
crowd staying around after the balloon glow to was able to finish the game with a try from With no flying on Sunday or Tuesday due
watch the game. the back of the scrum just before full time to to rain, the competition standings after
The Pythons kicked off their 2011 campaign take the final score to 39-10 to Pythons. one flight and three tasks as of the
against the Cudal Cobras. Our boys dominated The whole team dug in deep for the first afternoon of Tuesday 12 April are:
the game from the kick off by stealing the ball game of the year with players like Tom 1 Paul GIBBS 2655 NSW
from the opening ruck and putting pressure on Abbott, Dude Williams, Dan Bowd and Tim 2 Thomas DATTLER 2638 NSW
the Cobra line. With Cudal having an all too Tobin all making big impacts. 3 Scobie PEART 2298 VIC
familiar big forward pack it was pleasing that Points for the day went to Dan Muldoon 3 4 Matthew SCAIFE 2116 NSW
for the first time in a couple of years the Pythons and Players' Player, Alex Myers got 2 points 5 Phil KAVANAGH 2034 NSW
were able to win a fair few tight head scrums. and 1 point went to both Adam Nash and 6 Andrew ROBERTSON 1983 NSW
With the Pythons on the front foot, new recruit Clint Oborn. Brendan Nash was awarded Life 7 Peter WRIGHT 1885 VIC
and great asset to the team, Dan Muldoon went Membership which was presented to him by 8 Gary LACEY 1608 ACT
over for his first of three tries for the game. Mark Brown, the last to be awarded life mem- 9 Edwin MICHELL 1600 SA
Cudal soon hit back with a converted try and bership. This was a just award for Brendan as 10 Dan GILLESPIE 1310 ACT
penalty goal, although Canowindra was able to not only has he played over 200 games for 11 Gretta MENZIES 1308 NSW
get another try through with Sam Omalveny the club but has being a valuable committee 12 Adam BARROW 1299 VIC
scooping up a loose ball and stepping his way member over the last ten years in always 13 Ronald KENT 1294 VIC
to get the ball to Rolls Townsend to go over for being available to help with the running of the 14 Maaike BIERMA 1223 NSW
a converted try to give Canowindra a 12-10 lead club in any way he could. 15 Les SPRINGETT 1205 NSW
into half time. The Canowindra side had a hefty The Pythons next game is the weekend after 16 Stephen GIANNIOTIS 1111 NSW
injury toll in the first half with Adam Grant, Todd Easter with the bye this weekend and a 17 Peter DUTNEALL 849 VIC
Wyburn and Jason Clout all having to leave the general bye over Easter weekend. The boys 18 Glen BOARD 556 SPAIN
field. will face last years premiers Grenfell up at the (with Task 1 waiting scores)
The second half saw Canowindra take control Oval at 3:15pm. Thanks to everyone that For more updates each day please visit
of the game with Dan Muldoon scoring the helped out on the weekend which proved to the Facebook page:
first try, with young gun Dan Middleton be very busy with the huge crowd that was www.facebook.com/17thAustralianNation
getting on the board in his debut game for the there and a great afternoon and night was alBalloonChampionships
senior Pythons. Muldoon scored another try obviously had by all. this page will keep you up to date with
the competition as it unfolds!
The Co-operating Anglican Church Parish of Canowindra, and Uniting Alternatively:
Church linked congregations of Canowindra, Cranbury & Cudal www.facebook.com/pages/
and Easter are affirmed and recommended

Thursday 14 April Canowindra/168152939903750 which is a

The liturgies being used for Good Friday

10am Peace Memorial Canowindra place on Facebook for Canowindra.

Balloons will be leaving from the Sports
by both the Anglican and Uniting

Palm Sunday 17 April Oval between 6-6:30am and 3-3:30pm

8am St Matthew's Woodstock each day, weather permitting.
9.30am All Saints' Canowindra
Churches of Australia.

11am Cranbury
EASTER SERVICES Steve Thompson
Good Friday 22 April
7.30am St Matthew's Anglican Church Woodstock PLUMBING
9am All Saints' Anglican Church Canowindra INSTALLATION, REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE OF:
10.30am Cranbury Uniting Church
Easter Eve Saturday 23 April solar & heat-pump hot water systems
7 pm St Matthew's Anglican Church Woodstock roofing - draining - general plumbing
Easter Sunday 24 April DOMESTIC, COMMERCIAL & RURAL
9.30am All Saints' Anglican Church Canowindra
11 am Cranbury Uniting Church
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Save the date…
Apr 14: Ladies Bowls Beginners Day 10am Canowindra Bowling Club. Ph 02 6344 2752
Apr 14: Fresh QLD prawns at the bar 5pm @ Royal Hotel CLASSIFIEDS
Apr 14: Take Away Pasta or Curry packages $15 to $206pm to 8.30pm @ Deli Lama
Apr 14: Pool Competition 8pm @ Junction Hotel FOR SALE 6 berth caravan ex-hire, fully
Apr 15: Joe Wythes 8pm @ Royal Hotel equipped: TV, crockery, etc. $4,800ono
Apr 16: Flickerfest 2011: Best of Comedy Shorts 7pm @ Rosnay. Japan Earthquake ph 02 6344 1731
fundraiser. Info 1300 767 629 or www.rosnay.com.au SLASHING phone Geoff Lark on 6344 1344
Apr 16: Lions Biggest BBQ 11am to 3pm fundraiser for Childhood Cancer at the Age of
Fishes Museum. Bring the whole family for a great fun day outdoors. WINNER the Red Cross raffle held 26 March
Apr 20: Canowindra Business Chamber meeting 7pm @ CWA Rooms. 0418 413 753 was won by John Rice ticket purple F62.
Apr 30: Sydney Conservatorium of Music 2pm @ All Saints Church. Tickets $15pp,
$10 concession avail at Age of Fishes Museum. More details 0429 443 215 www.cowracommunitynews.com
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