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The Canowindra Phoenix
Issue 106 ISSN 1837-0136 Wednesday 12 May 2010
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DEALER FOR UPDATED MURAL AND TOWN SIGNAGE
David Isbester, artist in residence, and
business partner Catherine O’Brien, of the
River Bank Gallery, have been busy
repainting the side of the pool wall to
MOWERS, TRACTORS, RTVS, update the mural to entice travellers into
Gaskill Street (top photo).
STATIONARY ENGINES & GENERATORS Funding from Cabonne Council has
& enabled the work to proceed, and the
mural is due for completion within the
next few weeks.
HAY MOWERS, RAKES & BALERS The Bendy Street Group town signs are
undergoing some tests to improve
COME IN AND SEE THE RANGE visibility. The sign adjacent to the pool
has some galvanised corrugated iron
Mill Street CANOWINDRA placed behind the lettering, which has
Ph: 02 6344 1208 Fax: 6344 1845 improved readability somewhat (bottom
Mobile: 0427 247 736 photo).

FOOD FOR THOUGHT... Morning Tea Coffee

Julia Andrews will be the guest speaker Homemade Cakes
on Sunday 16 May at the Australian Lunch & Snacks
Federation of Graduate Women’s lunch
at the Old Vic Inn. These luncheons are
~ open 7 days 10am-3pm ~
56 Gaskill Street
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seats remaining to enjoy a 3 course lunch MEN NEEDED!
and informative talk. Lodge Canowindra, in conjunction with
Snippets...
Julia will discuss how she found herself The Greater Western Health Service, will Show Meeting: The next meeting of
living on a vineyard in regional NSW be holding their annual men’s health the Canowindra PA&H Show
(having always imagined herself in Paris!) Pit Stop at the Canowindra Community Society will be held 7:30pm
and some of the regional tourism roles Health Centre in Ryall Street on Wednesday 12 May at the
and projects she has been Wednesday 19 May 2010. This year, Canowindra Services Club. There
involved in over the past decade. She will Lodge Canowindra is hoping to
are 20 weeks left until the show,
briefly discuss her experiences as a encourage more young men to take part
so please invite a young friend or
and new members are welcome to
member of a Rotary Group Study attend and bring some ideas to
colleague to attend. The Pit Stop will get
Exchange Team representing Rotary help improve the Canowindra
under way at 5pm and at the conclusion,
District 9700 (Central NSW) to the UK in Show experience.
about 8.30pm, light refreshments will be
2008. Julia will also spend time speaking provided. Canowindra@home AGM: May 26
about her latest role as a regional editor The program will include: at 6.30pm Nangar Room,
for Style magazine - how she is able to Chassis Check Waist Measurement Canowindra Services Club. For
combine home, journalism work and Shock Absorbers Coping Skills more information please contact
vineyard work, the practical process of Oil Pressure Blood pressure
Duco Skin Cancer
Margaret Wallington on
putting together a regional magazine,
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and how she uses the latest social
Exhaust Smoking Bendy Street Emporium: The new
media technology such as “blogging” and
“Twitter” in her work. Cylinders Lung Function website is now up and running, so
Please contact Alison Biddulph on
Rego Check Overall Assessment let all your friends and family
02 6344 1324 by the end of Wednesday
Should you wish to attend, contact either know who can’t just pop down for
Sam Beattie on 02 6344 1866, or David some lovely self presents:
12 May to be assured of your place. Cost Francis on 02 6344 1224, to assist with
is $40 per person, but the experience is www.bendystreet.com.au
catering.
priceless! All are welcome: you don’t Bring your body in and have your annual
Railway Centenary: Some people
need to be a graduate, nor a woman, to check up now...before you need a jump have asked why celebrate
attend. start! something that doesn’t operate
anymore. Well, we’re glad you
JUNCTION HOTEL asked! Canowindra experienced a
CANOWINDRA's OLDEST HOTEL est. 1890 period of great expansion and
economic growth when the railway
BANGAROO BISTRO ~ OPEN 7 DAYS ~ was opened in 4 July 1910. A ball
LUNCH 12 noon to 2.30pm 40 Gaskill Street will be held 3 July 2010, stay
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To the editor... TIGERS DOWN IN LOCAL DERBY
Sunday’s game between the Eugowra
Dear Editor Golden Eagles and Canowindra Tigers
On behalf of the customers of was once again a hard tussle in typical
Jeanette’s Inspiration, I would like to local derby style.
thank Jeanette Newcombe for her 17 The game certainly lacked the intensity
years of providing lovely, from the previous weeks match between
comfortable wearable clothes for us. the Tigers and Grenfell, but was exciting
to watch nevertheless.
Her stock was never extreme , In front of the typical vocal crowd at
always good value and suitable for Eugowra Oval, The Golden Eagles
our lifestyle. charged out of the gates and stormed to
We have been very lucky in a 14-nil half time lead. The Tigers were
Canowindra to have this business and KARISMAKATZ there own worst enemies in the first half
so many groups in Canowindra would DJ Gosper & Christo Carlsen are the core with way too many errors. After regroup-
like to say thanks for Jeanette’s Fash- members of KarismaKatz. As a duo, they ing at the half time break, the Tigers
ion Parades which not only provided regularly travel the countryside perform- pack played their simple running game
a fun occasion, but also allowed our ing their brand of blues, jazz and that and made plenty of inroads, giving
indefinable ‘other’. Both survivors, their classy halves Damian Kennedy and Rob
charities to raise a lot of money for music gives a strong message of getting Burn opportunities to feed the backline.
our community needs. on with life through adversity. See them Ironically the first try came from forward
I think we probably didn’t realise the live and discover why they have been Andrew Pull who latched onto a Damian
tremendous effort required to stage described as “world class”, “spellbinding” Kennedy grubber to score under the
these events, or the amount of money and “awesome”. posts. Then lock forward Wayne McFawn
raised, and so thank you to Jeanette, DJ Gosper (vocal & harmonicas) has charged over and the tigers had closed
Robyn, Alice and all the girls who been singing the blues for many years the gap to 14-12.
modelled over many years. after falling hopelessly in love with the The Eagles slipped further ahead when a
We wish you well in your retirement harmonica. She has since developed a deft grubber by the Eugowra captain
reputation as one of the tastiest blues- ricocheted its way into the in goal and
and thank you for your shop, harp players in Australia with a spirited was grounded for a 20-12 lead.
parades and your service to the and engaging stage presence. The never say die Tigers responded with
community. After spending 2007 to 2008 recovering a try to Phil Butler to set up an exciting
Virginia Cullane from breast cancer, DJ is “performing finish at 20-16, but time ran out for the
with a passion that knows no Tigers as the eagles held on for their first
tomorrow.” (Bill Arnett, the Folkus Room, win for the year. Best for the Tigers Mick
Canberra). Gosper says “Before cancer I Walker, Phil Butler and Pat Kennedy.
was a part-time musician with dreams of The Tigers now face the undefeated
becoming full time. My career was just Peak Hill Roosters at Peak Hill on
beginning to take flight when I was Sunday. At the time of going to print
diagnosed. While the illness, surgery and there are grave doubts on the availability
treatment, has set back my career, it has of Wayne McFawn (suspected broken
also fired me up to live my dreams. I am finger), Reweti Kaire (suspected fractured
now a full-time musician, and as tough leg) and Adam Taylor.
as it is I’m loving every minute of it!” LEAGUE TAG
Her professional musical career began in In an exciting League tag match the
1995 fronting The Dynamic Lifters as Tigresses were defeated 7-6 by the
singer, keyboard and harmonica player. Golden Eagles.
This band exposed DJ to a range of Eugowra led 3-0 before Canowindra
music, from original songs to obscure squared the ledger at 4-4 just after half
folk songs to pub-rock and blues-rock time, but the eagles kicked on to win 7-6
covers and helped her to begin her in a very entertaining game. Try scorers
journey toward finding her own sound. for the girls Sally McLean 5, Tara Grant 1
As member of renowned vocal trio The try.
Blues Cowgirls from 2002-05, DJ played Best on the day Sally McLean, Jacinta
at various Australian Blues and Folk McMullen and Nicole Stevenson.
festivals. The independent release of ‘Ask OPEN JUNIORS
Any Woman’ was awarded "Best CD of Canowindra Open Juniors kick off their
the Year" by Canberra Roots Music. season on Sunday against last years
She formed the KarismaKatz in 2004 and premiers Peak Hill Roosters.
co-wrote and produced her second CD ROUND FOUR
“Spirit on the Rise”. The Tigers travel to Peak Hill on Sunday
In November 2007 DJ scooped the to take on the Peak Hill Roosters. Open
Canberra Blues Society Awards winning Juniors 12.45pm, First Grade 2pm.
three of the six music categories: "Best
Vocalist", "Best Instrumentalist" and
"Best Song" (Burn Baby Burn, co-written The Canowindra High School Science
with ‘Katz guitarist, Christo Carlsen).
Although it is DJ’s third CD, “Hot Flush
Department needs your help . . .
Blues” is her first solo album. The CD is If you have a pressure cooker
true DJ style, one she has made her own.
With a mix of original and cover songs, it that works, is stashed away in
walks a fine line between traditional,
swing and funky blues. the cupboard and you don’t use
See Karismakatz at taste Canowindra
7pm Friday 14 May with a free wine
it any more . . .
tasting, 3 course meal and coffee with We would love you to donate it
the stars for $75 per person.
B o o kings ess enti al o nline at to us. We need one to sterilise tools
www.tastecanowindra.com.au or by hone
on 02 6344 2332. and cultures for Biology.
 SMILE!
tasteCanowindra Local business owner, mother of three,
photographer and wife, Kate Barclay,
42 Ferguson Street Canowindra received some exciting news on Monday.
In February, Kate submitted three of her
gourmet breakfast photographs to the international Julia
Margaret Cameron Award. Out of over
from 8am 4,500 photographs received by the
awards organisers, one of Kate’s works
This week’s specials

Local Sundowner apples $4/kg
saturday & sundays was listed as a finalist.
The Worldwide Photography Gala
Local Jap pumpkin .80c/kg
Awards, with the sponsorship of Save the
02 6344 2332 Children, ZOOM Magazine and
Local silverbeet $2/bunch
Professional Women Photographers, Phone orders: 6344 1011
www.tastecanowindra.com.au invited women photographers worldwide
to submit images. A large portion of the
Pumpkin & Silverbeet Penne
THE SHEARING SHED awards revenue, such as entry fees and
sales of works in exhibitions, is donated
HAIR AND BEAUTY to Save the Children Fund. 750g pumpkin, peeled, deseeded, cubed
All awardees, including honourable 1 tbs chopped fresh rosemary
Did you know we do: mentions in each category, will be olive oil spray
published in the book “The Julia 300g dried penne
make-up
make up facials Margaret Cameron Award 2010”. They 1 leek, ends trimmed, thinly sliced
are also invited to exhibit their selected
pedicures tannin g images in Berlin, Germany during the 21 garlic bunch
cloves, crushed
silverbeet, white stems removed,
month of September, 2010. Winners will
eyelash tintin
& g receive a cash prize of $3,000 each, and finely shredded
Get yourself ready their works will be published in Zoom 75g feta, crumbled
Magazine durig 2010.
for the ball...21 May The final announcement of the jurors will Preheat oven to 190°C. Line a large baking
tray with non-stick baking paper. Place the
78 Gaskill Street be on 6 April 2010.
02 6344 2800
Canowindra Congratulations, and good luck Kate! pumpkin, in a single layer, on the lined tray
and sprinkle with the rosemary. Season with
CANOWINDRA GARDEN CLUB INC pepper. Spray lightly with olive oil spray.
If you take an interest in gardening or Roast in oven for 30 minutes or until golden.
simply enjoy the pleasure of strolling
around a well loved garden, then you are Meanwhile, add the pasta to a large
invited to join the Canowindra Garden saucepan of lightly salted boiling water.
Club Inc. The Club meets every month
on the third Wednesday to exchange While the pasta is cooking, heat a large
gardening tips and ideas, plan non-stick frying pan over medium heat.
excursions and look after the Morris Park
Spray with olive oil spray. Add the leek
Rose Garden.
and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes
or until soft. Add the garlic and silverbeet,
The next meeting will be held at the and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes or until the
home of Trish Rollinson’s, 180 Gaskill Assistant Director of Sing Australia and silverbeet just wilts.
Street, on Wednesday 19 May at 2pm. Leader of Sing Australia Dubbo, Marg
People Going on the bus trip to Harden Nicolson (above), is coming to Drain pasta once it has become al dente,
on Saturday 15 May please be at Canowindra to conduct a fun reserving 60ml (1/4 cup) of cooking liquid.
Memorial Park by 8:15am to leave at information and singing evening. Return pasta to the pan.
8:30am. Find out how you can belong to a Sing
Hint of the month: Old panty hose are Australia group in Canowindra and be a Add the pumpkin and silverbeet mixture to
part of this amazing network. the pasta. Season with pepper. Toss until
good for putting in the bottom of pots
Come and experience Sing Australia’s well combined, adding enough of the
before planting your plants. This stops inclusive approach to singing Thursday
slugs & snails from going in the pot. reserved cooking liquid to moisten the pasta
13 May 7:30-9:30pm at Canowindra mixture. Divide among serving bowls.
For more information, please contact Bowling Club, Ryall Street. Sprinkle with the feta to serve.
Debbie Rice on 02 6344 2352 or email: Great songs! No experience needed.
[email protected] Cost $10 and no need to book.
Contact: Sing Australia 1300 552 296
Get rid of cockroaches, www.singaustralia.com.au
spiders, termites and other sea-
sonal pests!
Call Barry Heaslip at
Inland Pest your local contact

Management Janeen Abbott

Spider service $180 (GST inc)
conditions apply
Treating all pests 02 6344 2112
0428 441 138 for Canowindra & district
 The Phoenix The Canowindra Hotel

SPORT
RUGBY GALA DAY A HUGE SUCCESS
Saturday 15 May
Super 14s Live
Over 250 sub junior rugby union players Rugby Union Lunch: 12-2:30pm tue-sun
and suppo rt ers co nverged on 5:30
Canowindra Sunday 9 May for the Junior Dinner: 6-8:30pm mon-sat
Pythons annual Gala Day. Blues v Chiefs Come in and see our new menu
Our 7s, coached with increasing 7:30
confidence by Pete “Pick Em Up” Stacey
and Anthony “No Fear” Durkin, played Reds v Highlanders “It’s all happening at the Canowindra...”
wonderfully well in what was for many
their first ever game of Walla rugby. Beer garden & family friendly environment 02 6344 1407
The first encounter against the formidable
Orange City saw the veteran Finbar this the Bathurst team prevailed to score game of Rugby. Harry and Will built on
scamper in for his trademark try scoring a convincing victory. Toms first game example and ran with
double. This combined with the surpris- The Kinross team were our final great endeavour up the middle of the
ingly well organized early season defence opposition with Max converting well to paddock. Good skills were on show as
from the rest of the team, particularly the changed code as he cleaned out well we recovered loose ball and fed it to a
Sammy, Tom and Pat, made for a cracking in the rucks and ran strongly in the loose Parkes /Canowindra half combination.
start to the year. Jackson also chimed in play. Nick left many a lightweight Kinross Joe and Angus found their share of
later in the game with an impressive try to player in his wake with great upfield gaps out wide however the majority of
bring the final score to 3-nil. surges. Sam Coady proved that genes are the game was scoreless as great Cowra
The second game against Bathurst Burrs a big part of this game as he stepped defence pulled our boys up just short.
gold was also a spectacular team effort. into the half back role and continued Lachlan Herbert stepped up for some
Great defensive efforts ensued from Mick with many familiar tricks to mesmerize evasive attacking and enjoyed his first
Coady, as well as Sammy and Jackson. the defence with sharp running. Final day of rugby. Despite the tight play, a
Tries to Tom and Pat made for an exciting score a close win to Kinross. single gap appeared half way through
match however relentless attacking by The under 11s again presented a the second half to allow a fast Cowra
Bathurst saw a couple of close tries. The formidable team on the day with inside centre to sprint 40m to score the
final score of 2 all had the crowd on its additional troops coming aboard from match winning try.
feet until the final siren. Cowra to bolster numbers. We are a The final game was against Orange city
The third and final game saw our keen young 11s team this year and the as we reverted to the Cowra
apprentices launch into a relentless 4-1 coaches were a little hesitant at our combination again. This game seesawed
victory over a well rated Parkes Boars out- prospects despite good efforts in past throughout and with some inbuilt
fit. Aiden found his confidence to prove a years. This fear was soon allayed as we controversy had the crowd impressed
real menace to the hapless Boars. Coach took on the Bathurst Burrs team in the with good attacking and defence from
Pete urged his team to pile on the points first game. Veteran Tom Robson showed both sides. Curtis grew immensely in
with a try to Pat and a golden Trifecta to the way from the outset as he led the confidence during the day and was able
Finbar. Well done to our under 7s and the tight 5 up the field in some good pick to launch some strong running to
two coaches on a great season debut. and drive attack. Quick link play through provide excellent field position for our
With under 9s short on the ground, we Riley Mitchell at half saw Joe Coady surge backs. After begging the coaches, Harry
signed a watertight contract with the through the defence to put us in good was injected into the backline with great
Trangie based Macquarie Emus to run a field position early in the game. Tom was effect. He was rewarded with a try that
much under rated Barbarians outfit for the rewarded with a try early from a had our team full of confidence going
day. Our very keen Nick Jeffrey and Max determined run through the ruck. As the into the second half. Two tries followed
Coady were excited to be joined by Sam match went on, we combined well with and we found our selves out done by a
Coady to prove the powerhouse of our Cowra counterparts to tackle the single point at the final whistle. Joe
the combined team. A half game cameo Burrs team out of the game. A late try by Coady had an opportunity to score a
appearance by veteran Will Wright was Tom again up the middle saw the final wonderful individual try only to be
still not enough however to stem the score set at 2-nil. robbed by a bouncing ball over the line.
strength and co ordination of Forbes in Our second game was a variation on the Thanks to all involved in the gala day,
the first game. original plan as we combined our players particularly the mums who saw little of
Nick made great inroads into the defence with Parkes to play Cowra. It was a credit the sleep-in and breakfast in bed that
with strong runs in the second game to the spirit of sportsmanship and they dream of on Mothers Day. Rugby
against Bathurst. He was well backed up competitiveness that our players were was certainly the winner however, and
his rugby league skills as he led the able to adapt quickly to their changed the great family atmosphere we
Barbarians with strong tackling. Despite team mates and put on a very exciting achieved with our Gala Day is a credit to
all those involved.
Save the date... This weekend we travel to Parkes,
May 13: Cabonne Tourism Advisory Committee meeting at 6pm in the Molong contact your coaches for details.
Council meeting room
May 15: Historical Society Excursion to Gooloogong and Forbes. Bookings are
essential with Audrey Farley 02 6344 1747.
CLASSIFIEDS
LOST: prescription glasses in black case at
May 16: AFGW Central West Branch Luncheon 12noon at The Old Vic Inn. Canowindra Golf Club, last seen on back
Guest speaker Julia Andrews. Cost $40 RSVP 12 May to 02 6342 2435. ALL WELCOME! table. Please ring Barry on 02 6344 1029
May 18: Canowindra Business Chamber meeting 6pm at The Old Vic Inn trifocal transition lenses, Prada brand.
May 19: Men’s Health Pit Stop 5pm at the Canowindra Community Health Centre in
GARAGE SALE: Sat 22 May cnr Waddell &
Ryall Street. RSVP Sam Beattie 6344 1866 or David Francis 6344 1224 for catering Flanagan Sts in big brick garage, not
May 26: Annual General Meeting for canowindra@home Inc Association 6.30pm Nangar before 9am. A bit of everything: tools, fishing
Room, Canowindra Services Club. Contact Margaret Wallington 02 6344 7153 gear, kitchen items, furniture, bric a brac.
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