Phoenix Issue 351

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We Don’t Want To Wake Up To This A string of malicious attacks has occurred in Canowindra over the past few weeks, with the most recent occurrence of vandalism taking place over the weekend. Windows were smashed at both Duck IT and the Canowindra Medical Centre on Friday night and the incidents have left locals asking “what can we do to stop this?”

“They broke into the surgery and there was blood everywhere,” said Canowindra GP Dr Kumar. “There was damage to the printer, files had been pulled down, there was blood on the files, and the computers had been toppled over. This was a very vicious attack, and a very sad situation.”

Orange Police reported that a 17 year old male has been issued with a court attend-

ance notice in relation to the incident, believed to be under the influence of alcohol or other drugs at the time of the offence.

“I think it is a very deplorable state of affairs,” said Dr Kumar. “I really hope people will get behind me and help prevent such nasty things from happening.”

As many locals know, Dr Kumar is a person who has gone above and beyond the regular call of duty in Canowindra and to see him suffer the repercussions of a malicious vandalism attack just seems unfair. With no police or full-time security in Canowindra, is it up to the town’s residents to take action?

Send us your thoughts on how we can combat this.

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From the other side of the counter We’ve had some good responses “from the other side of the counter” to our article about efficient and friendly provision of service from store owners and their staff.

One shopkeeper spoke to us about the notion that the customer is always right. “They are clearly not always right,” she said, “and when they combine that attitude with a bad day then they can make it extremely unpleasant for everyone involved and that includes me, my staff and other customers.”

“If they wake up feeling like throwing rocks at the sun then they shouldn’t be contemplating a day shopping. It’s as though they’re going out looking for a fight and that doesn’t do anyone any good, though I guess it might make them happy for a little while.”

“They can just get so shirty about quite silly things. Gift vouchers for instance clearly have a use-by date on them. There’s no point in going into a shop with a voucher that’s a couple

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THUMBS UP

To the girls from the Canowindra

Paramedic and Ambulance team who came out to Cargo in the crazy weather after my wife took a turn. They were the nicest ladies and transported her to Hospital where she received fantastic care.

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To the businesses decorating their windows for Christmas in July.

Gaskill Street is looking festive!

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community. A simple thank you doesn’t quite cut it. It takes mates like you who knew Ben so well to pull off such a beautiful deserved tribute. To see so many people there just confirms what we have always known…Ben is a champion!

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Team for standing in the freezing cold rain on Sunday morning outside Cargo.

of years beyond its use-by date and expect someone to wave a magic wand and make it good again. It’s very unlikely to happen and there’s no use having a hissy-fit over it.”

This shopkeeper stressed that shopping and doing other business involved a two-way contract. “Both sides should be as pleasant to each other as possible,” she said. “When that happens, there’s a much better chance that everyone will be satisfied and that the experience will be a mutually rewarding one. And that’s something we should both be looking for. So my advice is that if you’re having a badhair day, don’t take it out on me!”

Letters Dear Editor Thank you for the opportunity to express in a small way my appreciation and high praise to the Canowindra professional businesses and shop assistants for their outstanding customer service. As a ninety two year old, I am always assisted in my tasks with respect, patience and friendly care – far beyond the requirements of their job. Credit to the management for their high standard of staff.

With gratitude leaving a smile on my face, Ailsa Payten

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Malicious or defamatory submissions will not be accepted. The opinions and views of readers submitting Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down are not necessarily the views of the staff and Management of The Canowindra Phoenix. To submit a Thumbs Up Thumbs Down email us at editor@canowindraphoenix.com.au or mail us at PO Box 251 Canowindra NSW 2804.

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QUESTION of the week Congratulations to Duck IT who was nominated for a Daroo Business Award! If your business has been nominated, let us know.

The winners will be announced at a gala dinner on Friday 6th November.

What did you put in your kids lunch box this morning?

40km/h school zones are back in force this week as kids return to school. “All schools have prominent signs and road markings,” said MP Andrew Gee. “Every school across the state will have a set of flashing lights by the end of this year, a huge win for our kids – our most vulnerable road users.”

IMAGE: Pictured at the Table of Knowledge, Tony Dunn and Ian Messenger.

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Travel update! Allan & Debbie Symons from South Canowindra are busy travelling around Australia. So far, they have travelled up through Broken Hill over to Port Augusta in South Australia, then north to the Woomera Rocket Range area. Uluru was the next stop then Alice Springs. “Uluru is as fantastic as they all say, things are rather expensive with diesel $2.02 per litre,” Allan wrote. “We are currently in Alice Springs, have visited the National Transport Hall of Fame, the Aviation Museum and the reptile park. All in all it’s being an amazing visit. We keep heading north and by Saturday we will be at Dundee Beach near Darwin where we stay for 4 or 5 weeks.”

Allan & Debbie will head east to Queensland after their stop in Darwin and down through Lightning Ridge on the way home in midSeptember.

Canowindra Pythons Rugby Union Sponsors and Members Day is coming up this Saturday afternoon and all are invited. Watch the Pythons take on the Blayney Rams and cheer on your local team!

The 20th National Tree Day will take place on July 26th and you have the chance to get some great native species free with Cowra Council giving away 2800 trees, shrubs and grasses. This is Australia’s largest tree-planting and nature care event. Over 200,000 people take part in 3000 events across the country each year. To find out more contact Mark Tucker at Cowra Council on 6340 2039.

IMAGE: Planting native trees benefits us all; Council is giving-away 2800 trees, shrubs, and grasses at Cowra Showground on Sunday, July 26 as part of National Tree Day.

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If you’re looking for the perfect weekend getaway destination, why not take a drive out to Wellington? Take in the countryside on the 90 minute drive from Canowindra and explore this quaint community, the second-oldest town west of the Blue Mountains.

What began as a convict settlement in 1823 is now a beautiful heritage town flourishing with art, culture, history and adventure.

Check out the educational Phosphate Mine tour, get the adrenaline pumping with some extreme water-sports or spend an afternoon wandering through the art galleries.

If you’re looking for somewhere to eat and sleep in luxury, Hermitage Hill is Wellington’s premier country retreat, restaurant and function centre.

Once the Wellington District Hospital, this heritage property has undergone a substantial renovation, while retaining its unique period charm.

Visitors are invited to enjoy modern cuisine in the fully-licensed restaurant, or take a stroll around the stately grounds. Overnight guests will enjoy the relaxation of taking a break in a true country retreat.

Hermitage Hill owners Nigel and Lynette Logue said the hotel’s charm, combined with excellent service, made it popular with return visitors.

“Guests enjoy nothing better than waking to the sounds of birds, enjoying a leisurely breakfast in our popular restaurant, and enjoying the charms of our town of Wellington,” Nigel said.

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Wellington’s Cactus Café & Gallery have more than just coffee, they have clothing, gifts, shoes, handbags, body care products, candles, scarves, ‘Didgeridoonas’ and plenty more. You are bound to find the perfect gift for almost anyone in this shop, including yourself.

The café boasts inspired and tasty homestyle cooking, often using local produce.

They have some fantastic blackboard specials too with a perfect winter menu that includes things like leek and potato soup, home-made pies and specialty cakes as well as juices freshly squeezed in-store, coffee by Fish River Roasters and pots of tea.

Al fresco dining is available in the sun speckled courtyard and the fire inside is lit to keep everyone warm during these cold days.

In the heart of Wellington lives Wellington Patchwork & Craft, a vibrant and colourful shop offering a wonderful range of patchwork and craft supplies. After taking over the business six years ago, Carol says they have received great support from the town, travellers and tourists who really help keep the business alive.

Carol has been crafting all her life and brings her love of craft and patchwork to the business. Wellington Patchwork & Craft hold classes and lessons in things like patchwork and crocheting and also occasionally hold workshops. They organise social gatherings and also have patchworking kits available.

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Can You Name The Gooloogong Bridge?

IMAGE: John Hannan, Warwick Bowd and Noel Preston with some of the woodworking projects completed at the Men’s Shed.

Men’s Shed Is Giving Back Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday you will find a group of blokes down at the Men’s Shed in Canowindra, usually building something or having a good yarn, enjoying the day and being themselves.

“The Men’s Shed is a place for blokes to meet up and have a chin-wag,” says Warwick Bowd, a long-term member of the group which was founded in January 2006 for local men to get together and have a good time with like-minded people.

But it’s not all about the man-talk; these men also work together in a way that supports and benefits the community as well as each other. Most notably, the blokes at the Men’s Shed recently built a large set of pigeon holes for the kids at Canowindra Preschool, as well as an office pamphlet holder, boot holders for the front porch and a collection of children’s chairs that can convert into stools which can be purchased for $35. They have also refurbished the preserves cabinet at the Canowindra Showground for the an-

nual show.

Warwick says the Men’s Shed doesn’t charge for their labour and only charge for the cost of their materials. “We made it policy that we don’t undercut and don’t take work off the local handy men.”

There are over 20 members at any time but the membership has varied over the years due to life’s ever-changing circumstances.

“The group is made up mostly of ex-farmers who are used to working by themselves,” says Warwick, “but the Men’s Shed is open to everybody.”

“Sometimes we get jobs from widows and people on their own,” says Warwick, “and the money we might earn from those jobs all goes straight back into buying materials and into the Shed so we’ve got something to do.”

When the weather warms up, Warwick says the blokes at the Men’s Shed hope to hold an Open Day to showcase their woodworking skills.

By Rosi Broom

The new bridge at Gooloogong still hasn’t been given a name and Cowra Council are calling on locals to give it an official title.

They have been asked to forward a preferred name to Roads and Maritime Services for final naming of the bridge after getting suggestions from the wider community.

“This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to name a vital piece of community infrastructure,” said Cowra General Manager Paul Devery.

There are also a few general protocols that the Council need to follow when it comes to naming infrastructure. For example, there is a preference for Aboriginal, pioneer and geographical names and a preference to steer away from names of living persons, commercial names and names that are just too long.

The $16.4 million bridge was opened in February this year, 3 months ahead of schedule, linking Cabonne Shire with Cowra Shire by crossing the Lachlan River at Gooloogong.

Because the bridge connects the two Shires, Cabonne residents are being invited to submit their preferences for a name.

Submissions close on Friday July 31st and can be made by email to ddixon@cowra.nsw. gov.au so get your thinking caps on Canowindra! What amazing, interesting or obscure name can you give the Gooloogong Bridge?

By Rosi Broom

IMAGE: The new bridge was officially opened in February and hasn’t been named.

Naming of new Gooloogong Bridge Community members are invited to suggest possible names for the new bridge across the Lachlan River at Gooloogong.

Sources of names for public bridges can include aboriginal names; local history; early explorers, pioneers, and settlers; military sources; and local flora and fauna. Proposed names should not include living people; offensive or incongruous names; and commercial or company names.

Go to Cowra Council’s website at www.cowracouncil.com.au for the Roads and Maritime Services Bridge Naming Policy.

Nominated names can be forwarded to: ddixon@cowra.nsw.gov.au or addressed to the Public Relations Officer, Cowra Shire Council, Private Bag 342, Cowra NSW 2794. Nominations will be accepted until 4pm Friday, July 31, 2015.

For more information, call Cowra Council on 6340 2087.

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Everybody has the right to feel safe in their community, especially within their own home.

Recently, the Australian Security Industry Association Limited (ASIAL) launched a national home security campaign to spread awareness and discussion about common-sense home security practises among regular Australians.

It’s simple; go online to complete the Home Security Challenge – a short, easy and anonymous survey which asks about your general security measures.

“Nationally, household burglary is one of the most widespread crimes in Australia,” ASIAL CEO Bryan de Caires said. “We want to reduce the number of household crimes by educating householders on simple steps they can take to avoid becoming another statistic.”

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IMAGE: The City2Surf team are raising funds for the Read Triplets.

Fitness Fans Train For City2Surf Local competitors taking part in this year’s Sydney City2Surf are preparing for the big day. With 28 people signed up to take part in the event and 65 more people committed to signing up to help ‘raise a roof for the Read triplets’, training sessions are warming up.

“We stay fit all the time,” says one of the event’s organisers Jackie Yeo, “I walk my dogs every day and Geoffrey cycles so we are feeling confident.”

To prepare for the 14km marathon, the group are practising steeper hill climbs and longer distances. Training sessions for the City2Surf team happen on Saturday mornings, starting at the Fitness Track at 9am where the group do a few laps before taking on the bigger challenge of walking up to Blue Jacket or South Canowindra.

“We’ve received so much positive feedback from people we know, our family and our friends,” said Geoffrey Yeo. This will be Jackie and Geoffrey’s first City2Surf event which they organised to help raise money for a spe-

cial cause. So far, $2500 has been raised and $6400 pledged towards building a miracle house for the Read Triplets to meet their special needs.

“A core motivation of the fundraising is to obtain support from people who live outside the community, and to do some fundraising that’s actually fun – it’s about enjoying it as well,” said Jackie. “The wonderful thing is the people on this committee have such interesting connections outside of Canowindra.”

“The City2Surf is a good way of garnishing support from family, friends and other connections who don’t live in Canowindra,” added Geoffrey.

“It’s benefiting us too because it’s making us raise our level of fitness,” Jackie said.

“And plus, there’s always a good reason to go to Sydney for a weekend! We might meet for a few beers afterwards.”

By Rosi Broom

Attention all community groups in Canowindra: Cabonne Council are inviting community groups in the region to apply for Council grants that will improve the “liveability” of the area.

Community Assistance Program grants are designed to offer support to organisations focused on delivering positive benefits to Cabonne residents and contributing to the delivery of Council’s strategic policies. It is a competitive program aiming to provide a sustainable or ongoing benefit to communities like Canowindra, and applications are now open.

To be eligible for the Community Assistance Program, the applicant groups must be a notfor-profit organisation in the Cabonne Local Government Area. The group must also be undertaking a project on non-commercial facilities within the Shire. Individuals, projects for private commercial ventures and government organisations are not eligible to apply.

“Each project will be judged on its merits and the relative benefit it will return to the community,” said Cabonne Mayor Michael Hayes.

“The grants are provided on a 50:50 basis but communities could provide their half of the funding through voluntary labour or in-kind contributions.”

Applications for Community Assistance Program funding will close at 5pm on Friday 31st July. Application forms can be downloaded and submitted online at www.cabonne.nsw.gov.au.

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Blayney Farmers Market This Sunday is the 6th Blayney Farmers Market and they are celebrating with a Christmas in July themed market morning.

“It’s a great way of celebrating the winter rather than dreading it,” committee member Rebecca Price said. “We live in the tablelands with a distinct winter climate and great produce available, why not enjoy it!”

There will be festive stalls, Christmas style food, decorations, roasted chestnuts and Christmas deals that can’t be missed. Bell River Port will be there selling their mulled wine by the glass and new stalls selling delicious fresh Thai food and Jarojill Estate elderflower cordials.

“We have it on good accord that Santa is making an appearance with some treats for the kids as well as a free horse and cart ride,” Rebecca said. There will be a busy kids corner with knitting circles and other activities.

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I commenced as Principal at Canowindra High in 2013. Before that I was Principal at Parkes High School for 8 years and Deputy Principal for 3 years.

What is your favourite thing about Canowindra?

The people I’ve met and the lifestyle the town offers. It never ceases to amaze me how welcoming and friendly everyone is. I have enjoyed becoming part of the community.

Where is your favourite place in the world?

I love being out in the country – the Australian bush is just amazing with the colours, wildlife and scenery.

What is your worst habit?

Procrastination.

Who would you love to have dinner with?

My partner Rob and our families and friends.

What music do you love right now?

Ed Sheeran and Pink.

What is the biggest change you would like to see in the world?

Education of our children irrespective of gender or nationality. They are the future of our world.

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New Principal Congratulations to Sharon Hawker who has been officially promoted to the Principal position at Canowindra Public School. After working as the Assistant Principal, Relief Principal and Acting Principal, Sharon is feeling good about starting a new term with new responsibilities.

“I’m very excited,” said Sharon, “and I feel a little bit privileged. A lot of people applied for the position so I didn’t go in just thinking I’d get it.”

Sharon said it had been an easy transition between roles as she already knows the children and staff at the school. “There was nothing different on Monday, it was just business as usual,” she said.

“I’m a team player and everyone here works really well together. There are a lot of layers to the job. This has given me the opportunity to put my own philosophies into what we do which is help nurture the staff and students to fulfil their goals. Every child is an individual and I want to find the program that best suits them.”

Have Your Say! Do you want to have your say on how your Council should look in the future?

The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) will begin to assess whether Cabonne Council is “fit for the future” next month and right now they are seeking public comments before beginning the process.

Ratepayers, community organisations and individuals have been invited to voice their opinion on the Council’s submission before Friday the 31st July. “Public submissions can be lodged online for each Council proposal once they have been published on the tribunal’s website.”

By lodging an “Improvement Proposal” to seek to continue as a standalone Council, Cabonne has officially rejected the option to merge with Orange City Council. Cabonne Council General Manager Andrew Hopkins said their preference to stand alone reflected community feedback after extensive consultation.

In May, Cabonne Council voted unanimously to remain a standalone Council, agreeing that alone the Council could potentially make far greater long-term improvements than what could be achieved as a result of merging.

According to IPART Chairman Dr Peter Boxall, the tribunal would be considering any relevant issues raised by the public when assessing the Council’s status as either “fit” or “not fit”.

Voice your opinion online at www.ipart.nsw. gov.au and don’t forget to check out the Amalgamation – No Thank You petition available at the Canowindra Bowling Club, Canowindra Golf Club, Canowindra Pharmacy, Canowindra Newsagency and other businesses across Cabonne.

By Rosi Broom

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BE Seen

WHAT’S On

Jake and Garry Amos enjoying the sunshine and warm weather in Lawn Hill, QLD on the weekend.

Bella Starr is hoping the Tooth Fairy makes it through the snow after losing her two front teeth this week.

Annie Pull built a very impressive snowman at Mt Selwyn Snowfields last week.

Until 19 Jul

Christmas in July in the Blayney Shire. Visit www.blayney.nsw.gov.au for more information on all the promotions & activities from local businesses.

16 Jul

Grand Opening of “Unearthed Homewares” Macquarie St Cowra.

16-18 Jul

Little Shop of Horrors presented by Kinross Wolaroi School @ Orange Civic Theatre. For bookings phone Ticketek Orange on 02 6393 8111.

17 Jul

Canowindra Food Basket every Friday @ Uniting Church Hall 9:30am-12pm.

18 Jul

Cowra Farmers & Craft Market/Trash & Treasure, Bric-A-Brac Car Boot Sale 8am – 1pm @ Cowra Showground.

18 Jul

Christmas in July @ Molong RSL. $35 p/head includes traditional 2 course Christmas dinner. Phone Molong RSL for bookings on 6366 8105.

18 Jul

Rugby & Ribs night @ The Royal Hotel Canowindra. Watch the game live on the big screen, sample a cold beverage or two and grab a great meal from the bistro. Phone 63 441 201 for more information.

18 Jul

Canowindra Pythons Rugby Union Members & Sponsors Day.

19 Jul

Blayney Farmers Market @ Blayney Community Centre from 8:30am-12:30pm.

20 Jul

Canowindra Public School P & C Meeting 3:30pm in the staff room.

24 Jul

Canowindra Food Basket every Friday @ Uniting Church Hall 9:30am-12pm.

25 Jul

Cowra Wine Show: Meet the maker @ Windowrie Wines. $25 p/head, bookings essential on 6344 3264.

25 Jul

Cowra Wine Show: Long Lunch 12:30pm @ The Mill. $70 p/head all inclusive. Bookings essential on 6341 4141.

25 Jul

Christmas in July @ Billimari Hall. $35 p/head including dinner & light entertainment BYO alcohol-soft drinks available. Tickets available from Saffi - Gaskill st, Canowindra & Hippity Hop – Kendal St, Cowra.

25 Jul

Tommy’s Christmas in July 6pm @ The Royal Hotel Canowindra. $35 p/head for 3 courses. Book at Deli Lama.

27 Jul

Canowindra Meals on Wheels AGM 2pm @ the Cabonne Council – Home and Community Care office.

13 Aug

SAVE THE DATE! Variety Bash Lunch @ Canowindra Public School.

If you have any photos from a special event, please send them to editor@canowindraphoenix.com.au

New Retail Experience for Cowra

GRAND OPENING:

this Thursday, 16th of July Shop 4, 37 Macquarie Street (next to the Breakout Brasserie) p: 02 63 41 4161

Unearthed Homewares will open its doors for the first time today in Cowra. From the moment you walk in you will be able to find a great range of gorgeous homewares, artworks, rugs, lamps and stunning furniture. They stock quality brands such as Armadilo & Co, Papaya, Canvas, Sasson and many more.

This store is absolutely unforgettable and you will find it at Shop 4, Macquarie Street Cowra, in between the Breakout Brasserie and The Closet.

Unearthed Homewares is open from 10am to 4:30pm Wednesday to Friday, 9:30am to 12:30pm on Saturdays and by appointment on Monday and Tuesday.

To celebrate their opening, Unearthed Homewares are offering a fantastic giveaway! Spend $50 or more in store during July and you will go into the draw to win a $50 gift voucher. This will be drawn at 4:30pm on 31st July.

You can check them out on Facebook and Instagram to preview their amazing stock. You will no doubt find something beautiful for yourself or someone you love at Unearthed.

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Canowindra Meals on Wheels AGM Monday 27th July at 2pm at the Cabonne Council – Home and Community Care office.

All volunteers are welcome and afternoon tea will be served after the meeting. For any new and interested volunteers we welcome you to attend as well. Please RSVP by Wednesday 22nd July to Sarah Cartwright for catering on 6344 1199.

Classifieds IMAGE: Are healthy habits part of your child’s daily routine?

Healthy Habits For Our Kids Everybody hates the cold and flu season, but no one more than parents with school-aged kids. Schools can be prime breeding grounds for germs and at this time of year, most parents worry about their children getting sick.

A recent survey revealed that one in six Australian mums said their biggest concern when their child is at school is the chance they will get sick. The study also found that even though the majority of mothers teach their kids healthy hygiene habits at home, they are not always being continued at school.

To make sure healthy hygiene habits are a part of your child’s daily routine, Canowin-

Community Notices

dra mums and dads can encourage primary schools to sign up for the Healthy Habits Schools Program.

Healthy Habits is a free initiative from Dettol available to all schools in Australia. The program has been specifically developed to make learning about healthy habits fun, covering all the elements of a healthy lifestyle.

There are a range of engaging activities including simple experiments, song, dance and games to educate and entertain on the important topic of hygiene.

To watch the videos or find out more information on the Healthy Habits program, visit www.dettol.com.au/healthyhabits.

Trades and Services

The Anglican and Uniting Churches of Canowindra and surrounding districts.

Sunday 19 July The Eighth Sunday after Pentecost 8am St Matthew’s Anglican Church Eugowra 9.30am Peace Memorial Uniting Church Canowindra 11.15am Cranbury Community Uniting Church 5pm St Paul’s Anglican Church Gooloogong Thursday 23 July 10am Morning Worship at Peace Memorial Uniting Church Canowindra Friday 24 July 9.30 - noon Foodbasket at Canowindra Uniting Church Hall

FOR ALL YOUR PLUMBING NEEDS Gas Fitter, LPGas, personal Service.

Blocked drains cleared.

Call Tony 0438 906 125.

Canowindra and districts. L/NO: 1456 FOR SALE – BABY/TODDLER CLOTHES Boys and Girls Sizes 000 – 2. $2 per item or less - excellent condition.

Brands include Target, Bonds, Cotton On. All available from Phoenix Office.

FOR RENT 2-3 b/r flat $170/week (66a Gaskill St) 1 b/r flat $140/week x 2 (73a Tilga St) also at (Flat 1, 72 Gaskill St) 3 b/r house $195/week (81 Tilga St) 3 b/r house $230/week (40 Tilga St) 2 b/r house $145/week (6 Canowindra St) 2 b/r flat $145/week x 3 (176 Gaskill St) (76 Gaskill St) and (46 Gaskill St) 3 b/r house $230/week (23 Evelyn St Eugowra) Bedsitter available $90/week Contact Canowindra Real estate for an application on 6344 1083.

P & J Welding Works For your welding & repair services in Canowindra & district.

Call Paul 0428 971 257 ABN 43191706179

stevesplumbing1@bigpond.com

4th Generation Canowindra Plumber with 37 years experience Domestic and Commercial plumbing Maintenance and repairs New homes and renovations

Classifieds Glass Rooms $11,995 (5m X3m) Cladding $7,995(85m2) Patio $4,500 erected Recreation Room $9,000 Enclose exist verandahs (conditions apply) BL83737C Free Quote 6341 3122 www.pictonbros.com.au

Wanted Part Time Care Worker Please submit your completed application by 5pm 30th July 2015 to: ATTN: Dianne Cameron, Moyne Aged Care Plus, 161 Nangar Road Canowindra NSW 2804 or email: dianne.cameron@aue.salvationarmy.org FOR SALE Brand new, queen sized fabric buttoned bed head, neutral colour and in mint condition. Was $500, selling for $300.

Phone Dot 0402 293 637 or 6344 1769.

To place a classified ad please contact sales@canowindraphoenix.com.au

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Canowindra Sport

IMAGE: The Canowindra Tigers won the Nugget Cup against the Gooloogong Cowboys last weekend. Image courtesy of Terese Peters

Rugby League What a day at Gooloogong where only the brave will venture out on a very cold day.

The Tigers were short a few players due to work and misadventure so the Tigers had to fight extra hard to overpower the Gooloogong Cowboys.

Unfortunately, Jayden Smith broke an ankle in the 23rd minute leading 6-0 from a converted try scored by Aaron Earsman.

After a drawn out 40 minute delay, the game picked up again underneath grey skies and nasty rain. The Tigers warmed up well and were putting a lot of pressure on the Gooloogong defence. The team ran in two more tries – one each to Anthony Redfern and Kain Earsman, both converted by Matt McLean. This put a stretch in the lead to 18-0.

This was the score at half-time. All the Tigers needed to do was continue playing this way in the second half to win the match.

Gooloogong are always hard fighters and are one of the most physical teams in the whole competition, so it was a challenging and exciting contest in the final 40 minutes.

Some powerful runs from the Tigers’ front row made plenty of inroads in the Rams’ defence so the Tigers could capitalise on the space created. The Tigers were able to run in more tries, courtesy of Anthony Redfern, Matt McLean and Alex Willson, with only one converted.

Canowindra then let in two soft tries which was the only blemish on a strong and powerful performance. Canowindra won the game 32-8.

Player of the Match for the Nugget Cup was Anthony Redfern, who was also named player’s player for the round. 3 points went to Anthony Redfern, 2 points went to Kain Earsman and 1 point went to both Matt McLean and Brydon Hughes. Next the Tigers will host Condobolin with first grade and the Tigresses, while the Junior League team will travel to Grenfell.

The Canowindra Tigers Football Club wish to pass on their condolences to the Marsh family with the passing of Mrs Dot Marsh.

time was 17-5.

The Canowindra side came out a lot stronger after the break and played with a lot more aggression and kept the ball for a lot of rucks in a row. However with the forwards short on numbers the scrum was getting hammered for the first time this year and gave up any advantage with losing a fair few of our own feeds.

Ben Easter found a gap in the back line and scooted over for another try which was converted by Tom Roth.

The Rams also got 1 unconverted try in the second half and the final score was 22-12 Condobolin’s way.

For best and fairest, 3 points and player’s player were awarded to Phil Wilkins who also pulled off the tackle of the year so far.

2 points went to Craig McKenzie and 1 point went to Adam Nash.

This week the club is holding its annual sponsors and members day as they take on the undefeated Blayney Rams on Saturday at the oval. Kick off will be at 3pm. The weather is meant to be clear and sunny for a great day of rugby so hopefully there will be a big crowd on the sideline to cheer on the Pythons. See you there!

By Adam Nash

Phoenix Competition

Christmas in July

window display competition

By Terese Peters

Rugby Union On Saturday the Pythons travelled to Condobolin to take on the Rams outfit. The Pythons had been fortunate enough to have a full bench for the majority of the year, though this weekend with 6 forwards and 2 backs unavailable the bench was a bit shy.

The boys started well though, and in the 15th minute Condobolin found the line to take the first points for the day. Canowindra hit straight back with some great play from Ed Price and Luke Watt who have been combining well to get the boys in good position.

After a few good hit ups already Phil Wilkins hit the line hard to dive over for his first try in the sky blue.

The rest of the half belonged to the home side who ran in 2 more tries. Jacob Baker also earned a ten minute rest on the half time whistle, with a yellow card for cleaning out the ruck from the side. The score at half-

The winning retailer will receive a one night stay in a deluxe valley view room at Lilianfels Resort and Spa, midweek with breakfast for two.

Second Prize is one night accomodation in a historic guesthouse king bed ensuite room at Blue Mountains Manor House with breakfast for two.

1 lucky voter will receive lunch for 2 at the Deli Lama.

Complete the entry form and return it to The Phoenix Office, 65 Gaskill St Canowindra, or enter online via our website for your chance to win.

Entries close 3pm, 31st of July 2015.

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