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Issue 178 www.canowindraphoenix.com.au

The Canowindra Phoenix

Wednesday 26 October 2011

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Movember: its fast approaching that time of year when men are men and women are nervous...the donning of the moustache to raise money for mens prostate cancer and depression. The Royal Hotel will be holding their annual Movember local fundraiser and judging of the best mo for Canowindra, and best team mo, so get a group of friends, sports group or business team together and fur up. Quiz: the Trivia Night fundraiser for the Canowindra Showgirl Zone Finals will be held 28 October 7pm @ Canowindra Bowling Club $15pp on tables of 8, finger food provided. RSVP by 26/10 from Bill Pauls Carpet Centre. Security: Canowindra Public School have made changes to security at the school which should mean that break-ins will be a thing of the past. Although most of the items taken during the last incident are useless outside the school setting, the damage and time taken to get replacement items is a real nuisance. Pool: the amenities block has now been gutted so work will commence shortly on the refurbishment. Portable amenities blocks are in use until all work is finished.

Above: Costa Georgiadis and some Japanese fans from Kitanodai Kaihatsu when he visited Cowra in April 2010. Photo courtesy SBS www.sbs.com.au
Costa Georgiadis, passionate garden advocate, mad composter and host of SBSs popular Costas Garden Odyssey, will officially open the Canowindra Community Garden this Thursday 27 October. The Canowindra Community Garden, centrally located in a vacant block next to the Uniting Church, began to take shape just two weeks ago when an army of volunteers turned up to set up boundary fences, chop back weeds, lay out garden beds and mulch to be ready for planting this Thursday. The site was chosen in part due to the proximity to the primary schools. We hope that this will become a really great educational resource for the schools and the wider community, says Garden co-ordinator Chris Cuddy. Much of the produce from the garden will be provided to low income families through the Canowindra Food Basket. There is a Community Garden working group, which has representatives from the CWA, Landcare, the Uniting church, the Garden Club, teachers and parents from all the schools, and other community members. The Community Garden, approximately 600sqm, has been designed around a simple spiral path to entice people in to the garden and to created ample planting space. The garden will be planted predominately with edibles vegetables, fruits and herbs and include raised beds, composting, worm farms and communal spaces. Every student in Canowindra, from pre-school to high school, will plant a seedling in the garden on Opening Day. A scarecrow competition, which has already had a large number of creative entries, will also be judged on the day. 10.00am Canowindra Preschool Canowindra Public School Infants St Edwards Infants Intro to veggie gardening & class plantings Infants scarecrow competition judging & Morning tea. 11.00am Canowindra Public School Primary St Edwards Primary Intro to veggie gardening & class planting Primary scarecrow competition judging 12.00pm Official Launch with Costa Georgiadis and Lunch 2.00pm High School students Compost workshop & planting For more information please contact Chris Cuddy on 63442501 or Julia Andrews at juliabluff@bigpond.com

CANOWINDRAS GARDEN ODYSSEY

How Bazaar & Cafe

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It was a busy morning, about 8:30, when an elderly gentleman in his 80's arrived to have stitches removed from his thumb. He said he was in a hurry as he had an appointment at 9:00 am. I took his vital signs and had him take a seat, knowing it would be over an hour before the other Doctor would to able to see him. I saw him looking at his watch and decided, since I was not busy with another patient, I would evaluate his wound. On exam, it was well healed, so I talked to one of the nurses, got the needed supplies to remove his sutures and redress his wound. While taking care of his wound, I asked him if he had another doctor's appointment this morning, as he was in such a hurry. The gentleman told me no, that he needed to go to the nursing home to eat breakfast with his wife. I inquired as to her health, He told me that she had been there for a while and that she was a victim of Alzheimer's disease. As we talked, I asked if she would be upset if he was a bit late. He replied that she no longer knew who he was, that she had not recognized him in five years now. I was surprised, and asked him, and you still go every morning, even though she doesn't know who you are? He smiled as he patted my hand and said, "She doesn't know me, but I still know who she is." I had to hold back tears as he left, I had goose bumps on my arm, and thought, That is the kind of love we want in life. True love is neither physical, nor romantic. True love is an acceptance of all that is, has been, will be, and will not be. And Forty years on Dr Kumar still approaches and treats his patients with the same compassion and understanding that every individual is entitled to. Every patient, colleague and medical rep that crosses the threshold is welcomed, accepted and treated with the very respect Doctor Kumar has earned by all over the past forty years. We wish him well for many years to come and hope you will come to join in the celebration of the past, and the forthcoming future endeavours of Canowindra Medical Surgery.

FOLK@CANOWINDRA

CANOWINDRA FOOD BASKET The Canowindra Food Basket was launched in October 2009 as a joint mission activity of the Cooperating Anglican Parish and the Uniting Church Congregations of Present their Canowindra and district. Its purpose is primarily for community members who are ELBOURNE UP UNCHEON recipients of a pension or healthcare card or referred by another agency, for assistance with food and household items. Currently there are 196 registrations with an average attendance of 30-35 each week featuring fashion from with wonderful support from the community 46 Volunteers assist the operation. & The program operates each Friday in the To the editor... Uniting Church Hall, Blatchford Street, Canowindra Preschool would like to say between the hours of 9.30am and 12noon. Thank you to Heaven Vintage Moto The operation and outcome of the 12 for 12:30pm Cross Club for their recent donation of Canowindra Food Basket is highly regarded $730 the proceeds of a Major Raffle $20pp payment on booking across the state. has given her time and Balcombe they held. The Heaven Vintage Moto from Saffi or at The Golf Club Libby as the founding Coordinator during effort Cross Club held their annual Long Weekthis time and has provided great enthusiasm end ride in Canowindra and wanted to and service to ensure the success of the donate to a local community group. The Best Hat or Fascinator Canowindra Food Basket. However Libby is Preschool are extremely thankful for the Novelty Hat resigning as of 31 December 2011, and this generous donation and the money will be Lucky Door Prize provides an opportunity for someone to be used to help benefit all children in the appointed and continue the good work. way of the amazing outdoor environment Book early, limited numbers The Canowindra Food Basket Management we are upgrading at present. RSVP Wednesday 26 October Group invites people to consider this outLana Brown, Director standing opportunity to serve the community and to apply for this position. The position is voluntary but is supported by t he M a n a g e me n t G r o u p , c h u r c h CANOWINDRA's OLDEST HOTEL Ph: 02 6344 1365 congregations and the many volunteers. For further information contact Marion OPEN Wilson, Chairperson of the Management Group, for further information and a DAYS LUNCH 12-2.30pm DINNER 6-8.30pm detailed job description on 02 6344 1716.

THIS SUNDAY It has been a HECTIC month of music for folk@canowindra! First the AMAZING Womindra Festival 7-9 October, what a rich and wonderful range of quality music. If you missed out on it... you really missed out! Then a lovely mellow mix of performers Saturday night at the Canowindra Twilight markets in Memorial Park. A feast of food, wine, friendship and great music! On Sunday 30 October, folk will be gathering for their monthly session at taste Canowindra, Ferguson Street from 4-6pm. There are a number of new musicians and listeners who will be performing, so come early to get a seat! The feature act will be Mark Corkery from Young, who unfortunately was unable to join us for our September gathering. Mark has been around on both the solo music scene and as parts of various ensembles since the late 90s; regularly sliding between genres such as folk, blues, funk, rock, post-rock, electronic and more recently folktronica' (borrowing elements from folk and electronic music). The common thread in amongst all of this genre hopping has been the raw uniqueness of Mark's vocal style and his use of emotive melodies set to whatever stylistic backdrop he encounters. On this occasion, it will be just Mark and his guitar; which will be the perfect way to experience Mark's incredible voice and style. This is a family friendly event, with plenty of room for kids to run around outside. Entry is free, with a donation box for th e featur e p er for mer 's expenses. Any enquiries, contact Nerida Cuddy 0429 048 603.

This weeks Specials

Phone orders: 6344 1011

Zucchinis Sweet corn Stir fry mix Hydro lettuces

$3kg 4 for $2.50 $6kg $1ea

cup butter 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract cup milk 2 cups self raising flour cup cocoa tsp salt 2 cups grated zucchini Preheat oven to 160 oC. Cream butter & sugar, add eggs and mix in well. Combine milk & vanilla and add to batter alternating with dry ingredients. Add zucchini last, making sure all ingredients are mixed well together. Pour into a large round or square cake tin and bake in oven for 45 minutes or until cooked completely through.

Chocolate Zucchini Cake

Canowindra Ladies Golfers M & Fashion C L

Parade

Saffi Ruby Red Dress Tuesday 1 November

Prizes for:

JUNCTION HOTEL 7

BANGAROO BISTRO

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ELEBRATION

CANOWINDRAS

Where: Historical Museum Gaskill Street When:

Saturday 12 November
from 2pm

The afternoon will feature the unveiling of panels of information and pictures related to the history of the production of lucerne in the local area.

All welcome
The panels are an outcome of the Sustainable Collections Project, Central NSW, a joint initiative of Orange, Blayney and Cabonne Councils supported by funding from Arts NSW.
ENCOURAGING CREATIVITY... ...that is their philosophy and thats what they do, and do it well! On 1 November River Bank Gallery will celebrate 6 years of operating. This is an amazing feat, especially for a gallery, but also a small business in a small town. Throughout the years the River Bank Gallery has grown in both space and reputation. Their monthly exhibitions bring people into town from all over the state which helps the town culturally and economically. The River Bank Gallery has truly become part of the wider community, having held fundraising exhibitions for the Canowindra Preschool Kindergarten, and discussions are currently being held for a fundraising exhibition for the Fitness Path. Congratulations David and Catherine for not only surviving this long, but flourishing in an industry that is generally short lived. Your contributions to the art scene and our community are invaluable and truly appreciated. Currently on display are works by Lucy Buttenshaw and Christine Latham, two amazingly creative and talented women, and the exhibition will run until mid November. Canowindra has been renowned for balloons, wine, music, and the Age of Fishes Museum, it has now also become a destination for art lovers. Get into the gallery and absorb the art.

CARAVAN P ARK P ETITION Its obvious that Neil & Ros Haywood have worked wonders with our Caravan Park since they took over management earlier this year. Now the Haywoods want to take it to the next stage and install a subsidised effluent dump point, so that Canowindra can get a step closer to becoming an accredited RV Friendly Town. Council has been approached with the idea however have claimed that there are no funds available for it. This is a shame as there are dump points at Blayney, Cowra, Forbes, and Orange, and if the petition is successful and a dump point is approved, it would be the first dump point in the Cabonne Shire. Dump points are proven to encourage destination travellers and those who stay for longer visits. The 'RV Friendly Town' scheme is an initiative of the Campervan & Motorhome Club of Australia that promotes RV tourism related services across Australia. An RV Friendly Town is one that provides amenities and services for the mobile traveller, which encourages expansion of tourism related infrastructure and services and promote the economic advantage to small towns of providing RV tourist specific amenities. The CMCA have partnered with KEA Campers to offer a Dump Point Subsidy Scheme, created to develop self-contained tourism infrastructure by expanding the Dump Point network throughout Australia. By providing this subsidy to selected Councils, CMCA and KEA Campers hope to encourage more selfcontained tourism throughout Australia for its benefits to regional centres and the environment. If you see the petition around town, please sign it if you realise the benefit to our town financially and socially in obtaining a subsidised dump point. For more information please visit: www.cmca.net.au

42 Ferguson Street Canowindra

tasteCanowindra
"Spring series 2" 2011 Paganini Duo
in cooperation with the Mitchell Conservatorium of Music

The Paganini Duo Gustaw Szelski, violin, and Georg Mertens, guitar, play Gypsy Favourites from Hungary, Russia, Romania and Duos for violin and guitar from Spain and South America.

Gypsy music concert

7:30pm Saturday

3 course meal & show $70

5 November

www.tastecanowindra.com.a
EVENING COMMITTEE MEETINGS Cabonne Council has halved the period it originally intended to conduct a trial of evening committee meetings. Committee meetings currently start at 9.30am on the first Monday of each month, but the Council last month decided to hold them from 5pm to 7pm for a six-month period and to review the situation at the end of that time. However at its October meeting, the Council rescinded the previous months motion and will trial the evening meetings for a period of three months. The meetings will start at 5pm, but there will no longer be a deadline for them to be finished. The new starting time will be implemented after the changes are advertised.

02 6344 2332

Saturday 5th November

Gooloogong War Memorial Hall

Christmas Card Making Workshop

2pm - 5pm
$22 per person

STORE

FINNS

** includes ALL materials and class fee to make 10 cards plus plenty of left overs **
{nb. there will be a childrens class/workshop at a later date}

Suitable for complete beginners to experienced paper crafters

At the completion of our card workshop we invite you to stay and share a basket supper together, followed by a ...

1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY
Thank you to all our friends & customers that have been a part of our success over the last year. Your support is truly valued and we look forward to many more years with you all.
35 Gaskill Street CANOWINDRA Phone 02 6344 1638 Fax 02 6344 1654

Enjoy the privacy and fun at Toms Waterhole for your work, family or friends Christmas Party. For bookings phone Jan on 02 6344 1819

Fun & Interactive Stamping Demonstration 6pm - 9pm ** free **

To book your place please contact:

Helen Kinsela: 02 6344 7134 or 0428 216 676

helen@redearthscrapping.com.au www.redearthscrapping.com.au
Catherine Thompson: 02 6344 8310

The Phoenix

The Canowindra Hotel

The Feedlot Restaurant - Tuesday 1 November

Sport

Melbourne Cup Luncheon

the Famous Chicken & Prawns
Book early - limited places $30pp

110 Gaskill Street CANOWINDRA

02 6344 1407

CAPTAIN LYCRA Its that time of year again when the lycra is dusted off, the legs are shaved and feeling the burn of plenty of bike riding practice. Captain Lycra is again taking part in the 2011 Gong Ride Sunday 6 November in order to raise funds for people affected by Multiple Sclerosis (MS). MS is the most common disease of the central nervous system and affects more than 20,000 Australians. MS Australia provides programs and choices to people with MS including a range of residential facilities, social support programs, accommodation support services, attendant care in private homes, involvement with regional centres and country link programs. The ride of 90kms is capped at 10,000 participants and is the biggest fundraising event for MS Australia each year. Last year almost $4.1 million was directly fundraised by riders on the Gong Ride. Help Captain Lycra reach his target this year of $1,000 and help those people who are living with MS by supporting a great cause. To donate go to www.gongride.org.au and search for Captain Lycras alter ego Andrew Holmes, as part of the Figures and Fur team. Alternatively payments can be made directly to Andrew and he will issue you a receipt. Donations over $2 are tax deductable.

WHO WANTS A H OME? Habitat for Humanity NSW Executive Director, James Allardice has been surprised that only one family has shown interest in partnering with HFH to build their own new home in Canowindra. The three house build is going ahead with a forecast completion date June 2012. The houses being built are three bedroom with one bathroom and would suit a single parent with 2-3 children or a mature aged couple who would like to own their own home. All HFH houses are simple, decent but most importantly, affordable. For more information please contact James Allardice on 02 9662 8036 or jamesallardice@habitat.org.au

CANOWINDRA GOLF CLUB

Ph: 02 6344 1342 Fax: 02 6344 2469

Saturday 12 November
With Monster Lamb Auction

Bushmans Bash 6 Hole Comp Starts

Breast Cancer Day Teams of 6, 6 holes over 6 weeks MELBOURNE CUP CALCUTTA Tickets available at Bar

Friday 4 November

3 Person Ambrose Novelty Golf 9 & 18 hole comps Wear something pink or be fined
$20 per player inc BBQ Ph 02 6344 1342

MONDAY 31 OCTOBER
grey leather lounge 1x3 seater & 2x1 seater, great cond need to make way for new lounge $500. Ph 0427 115 908 or 02 6344 1803 after 4pm. 30% OFF S ALE watch for the 30% off sale in November @ the Old Wares Shop, 48 Gaskill St Canowindra WINNER Zone Showgirl Raffle $100 Meat Voucher from Belubula Butchery (Thank You to Toby and Staff): Chris & Jenny Weaver. Thank you to all who purchased tickets. WANTED old Canowindra bottles & old Australian pottery. Ring Denis 0427 400 568 PHIL'S MINI DIGGER'S Has now a pool technician on staff, for all your pool maintenance needs in the Canowindra area. Call Phil 0429 234 996. NOTICE The Annual General Meeting of the Age of Fishes Museum Inc. will be held at the Age of Fishes Museum, Cnr Gaskill & Ferguson Streets, Canowindra at 6.00pm on Monday 14 November 2011, to which all members are cordially invited to attend.
SALE

Saturday 29 October: 6pm Canowindra Sunday 30 October: 8.30am Eugowra 10am Cudal

PARISH OF ST EDWARDS CATHOLIC CHURCH CANOWINDRA FOR

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Save the date

Oct 26: Pre-Harvest Information & NSW Farmers Meeting 7:30pm at the Bowling Club Oct 27: Official Opening of the Community Garden 12noon with Costa Georgiadis Oct 27: Annual Meeting of Canowindra CWA Branch 6:30 for 7pm start. CWA Rooms Blatchford Street. ALL WELCOME. Oct 28: Trivia Night fundraiser for the Canowindra Showgirl Zone Finals 7pm @ Canowindra Bowling Club $15pp tables of 8, finger food inc. RSVP 26/10 Bill Pauls Carpet Centre. Oct 30: folk@canowindra 4-6pm family friendly, free entertainment. Nov 1: Canowindra Golf Ladies Melbourne Cup Luncheon & Fashion Parade @ the Golf Club Nov 1: Canowindra Hotel Melbourne Cup Prawn & Chicken Luncheon book now! Nov 1: St Edwards Melbourne Cup Fundraiser 12noon at Riverside $35pp @ Deli Lama Nov 5: Paganini Duo: Gypsy Music 7:30pm @ taste Canowindra $70pp 3 courses & show. Book on 02 6344 2332 or www.tastecanowindra.com.au Nov 11: Canowindra Public School fete
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