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Former Canowindra resident Jayden Brown, or Browny as he is known, will shave off his locks that he has been growing for 4 years, today to raise money for little Ellie Wild!
"A Day For Ellie" Sparks Act Of Kindness
Former Canowindra resident and Tigers star Jayden Brown (Browny) has decided to shave his hair that he has been growing for the past four years to raise money for a family going through a hard time - The Wild Family. Adam and Rachelle Wild are the two most selfless people you will ever meet. Not only are they caring friends of Jayden and Sarah Brown, Adam was also the local family chiropractor for a few years. Adam went above and beyond for the Brown family on numerous occasions purely to help and to see a difference in their health. At the end of last year Ellie Wild was diagnosed with Leukaemia. A fundraiser ‘A Day For Ellie’ is being held in Canowindra on 2nd March 2019 and
as Jayden and Sarah can’t make it on the day Jayden is going to shave his head. For anyone who knows Jayden will understand this is a big deal! Jayden is shaving his head today (Thursday) in Mudgee however you can still donate to the GoFundMe page via www.gofundme.com/a-day-for-ellie ‘A Day for Ellie’ will be held at the Canowindra Golf Club and the golf is a 4 Man Ambrose. There will be a competition for Best Dressed Man, Lady and Team on the day and Ellie has said her favourite colours are Pink, Yellow, Blue and Purple and her favourite animal is a Giraffe so this is the theme for the day. For further information check out the Facebook page ‘A Day for Ellie’.
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I refer to Bob Sherwood's letter in today's Phoenix about how everything in regard to the Earth's climate is just fine and entropy. Bob presents so much misinformation I don't know where to start so I will stick with the easy target. He states that "research has shown that the edges of the Saharan... are receding". "Wow!" I thought when I read it, "Richard St. Barbe Baker and the Men of the Trees had a win" with their Saharan tree planting program. A quick Google revealed I was wrong in thinking that. In fact, all the recent scientific research reports I could locate indicate quite the contrary situation. One recent journal article* will be sufficient to illustrate the point. It's by a couple of research scientists at the University of Maryland. In it they state: "...the Sahara Desert has expanded significantly over the twentieth century, by 11%–18% depending on the season, and by 10% when defined using annual rainfall." In fact the only report to the contrary that I could find was in an issue of Forbes (a
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business magazine) from 2012** which published a column debunking claims that desertification was an issue. The author was (and still is) the President of the "Spark of Freedom Foundation" and is not a scientist. Subsequently, Forbes has published reports detailing the scope of the worldwide desertification problem***. Mr Sherwood might well have access to material that I don't have. The challenge for him now is to document his argument and claims. Yours Albert Ross Canowindra, NSW REFERENCES * "Twentieth-Century Climate Change over Africa: Seasonal HydroclimateTrends and Sahara Desert Expansion" NATALIE THOMAS AND SUMANT NIGAM Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Science, University of Maryland, http://www.atmos.umd.edu/~nigam/JCLIM.African.Sahara. Desert.Expansion.published.29March2018.pdf **https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamestaylor/2012/10/25/ contrary-to-what-you-hear-global-warming-has-beengood-to-africa/#6513309827f6 ***https://www.forbes.com/sites/danielrechtschaffen/2017/09/18/how-chinas-growing-deserts-are-chokingthe-country/#1e764fd45d1b
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Local growers gathered at the Canowindra Pythons Rugby Clubhouse for a Spray Application Day.
Canowindra Spray Application Day: Over 60 local growers attended a pre-season meeting held at the Canowindra Rugby Club on Wednesday 6th February hosted by MR Small Agribusiness and YellcoAg covering new spray application guidelines with demonstrations by Nufarm and Croplands. Seniors Lunch: It’s on again in 2019 the Canowindra Lions Club Annual Seniors Celebration. It will be held on Friday 22nd February 2019 at Montrose House from 12 noon for a 12.30pm start. If you are interested please ring Ron Cain on 6344 1497, bookings close 18th February 2019. Classic Motorcycles Coming to Canowindra: This Saturday 16th February 2019 about 120 riders from the Classic and Enthusiast Motorcycle Club are holding their annual Orange Country Bike Rally and will be in Canowindra for Morning Tea at St Edward’s Primary School from 10-11am head down to the school and check out the old bikes! Photography Group: Are you interested in developing a camera/photographic group within Canowindra Arts. The group is keen to expand the range of activities to include photography but need someone to organise it. With the opening of the gallery at 70A Gaskill St, Canowindra Arts now have the space to meet and display the works. If you are interested in running a camera club or joining if one is established please let Canowindra Arts know, email info@canow-
indraarts.org.au or via a message on their Facebook page. Kids Memberships Available: Don’t forget the Age of Fishes Museum still have free kids memberships available, with that the child gets free entry to the museum and a Little Fossils Kids Club Pamphlet sent out just before every school term finishes. Head in to the Museum today and just fill out the form. Dig Deep For Qld Farmers: Aussie farmers in QLD need your help so much right now! The floods in North West Qld have hit many farmers and families incredibly hard. The losses of livestock, homes, equipment and more are devastating and enormous. With the situation yet to be fully assessed some farmers are reporting 100% losses of livestock with up to 300,000 cattle reported dead. Charity Drought Angels are giving 100% of donations that Drought Angels receive now to farmers affected by these floods in QLD who need immediate relief. Please dig deep! Send you support here: https://drought-angels.giveeasy.org/northwest-qld-needs-our-help Giving Blood Feels Good: The Australian Red Cross Mobile Blood Unit will be in Canowindra on Monday 25th February at Morris Park in Rodd Street from 9.15am – 3.15pm. To make an appointment please call 13 14 95 or visit www.donateblood. com.au
Jim Griffiths a Red Cross Blood Service Volunteer was in Canowindra on Monday promoting the upcoming Mobile Blood Unit visit to Canowindra.
Year 12 Canowindra High School students last week enjoyed Discovery Day at the University of Wollongong. This day gives Year 12 students the opportunity to experience firsthand what a day at university is like, attending lectures and exploring the campus!
Mindy Dixon, Michelle Fisher and Kerby Lawrence enjoying the special pasta night at the Old Vic Inn last Thursday.
Nadine and Nick Daly with Emily James at the Old Vic Inn pasta night last week.
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Youth Of The Month Nominations Are Open For February! Cabonne Council invites nominations for Cabonne Council's Youth of the Month Award. The Youth of the Month program is a great opportunity to acknowledge and reward the outstanding young citizens in Cabonne.The monthly award is presented by the Mayor, at the monthly Council meeting. The award pack includes a personalised reference from the Mayor, a Certificate of achievement and T-Shirt. At the end of each year the award winners are then reviewed by Council and a Youth Ambassador for the following year is selected to tour with the Mayor during the Australia Day celebrations. Council invites nominations each month from Schools, the TAFE and University, sporting groups and work places to acknowledge the achievements of the outstanding youths in the Cabonne Region. Essential Criteria • Age - school age up to 24 years of age • Scholastic achievements • Sporting achievements • Community involvement • Leadership skills and abilities • Significance of achievement in broader community Desirable Criteria • Exceptional achievements which may inspire others • Level of altruism of the achievements ie. not for themselves but for others To submit an application go to www.cabonne.nsw.gov.au
Surveys calling for Canowindra and district residents, traders and community groups to show their support for the Canowindra Community Bank® Project have been with local people and businesses now for over a week and we are calling on all residents, if you have not completed this and it is still sitting on your kitchen bench, to please take the time to complete this and post it back to the consultants. Otherwise you can do this on line, following this link: http://www.afsbendigo.com.au/communitysurveys/ Supporters of the proposed Canowindra Community Bank® Project have just 8 days left to take part in the campaign’s community survey. Steering Committee Chair, Cheryl Newsom said, “Surveys would be accepted until the 22nd February when the confidential responses would then be compiled by an independent consultant.” Following on from the interviews with local people last Thursday the consultants had seen a large increase in the number of surveys returned. However, it is critical we get as many responses to this survey as possible and from a wide variety of respondents,” she said. “It is only with the full support of our community that our dream to have a locally-owned and operated bank here in Canowindra will come to fruition. Many people are still unaware that a good share of the profit of the Bank will be returned to local organisations, charities and sporting groups, so this is a real benefit to the town,” said Ms Newsom. The Steering Committee believe that the community does want the long-term benefits a Community Bank® branch can bring, however we need to back this up with official data to show that it will be viable. “In addition, the Bendigo Bank is one of the main five banks and quite unscathed by the Royal Commission into the Banking industry. They can offer all services including car loans, home loans, equipment loans, farm loans, residential mortgages, savings accounts, term deposits, so why not make that enquiry today to see how you can be involved.” “Time is of the essence, so make sure you show your support for this grassroots initiative today,” Cheryl said.
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Rose and Warren Lawson in their store The Blue Bowerbird in Gaskill St.
The Blue Bowerbird Offers Unique Giftware
Have you ventured into the quirky and unique Blue Bowerbird store in Gaskill St yet? If not, you should put it on your list! Owners Rose and Warren Lawson moved to Canowindra 1.5 years ago seeking a change in lifestyle from the busy pace of Sydney and to be closer to their daughter. When we caught up with Rose and Warren this week they said “We just love living here!” After successfully selling their unique giftware through markets around the Central West of NSW for one year they decided to open a shopfront about four months ago in our historic Bendy St. The Blue Bowerbird offers a unique and quirky range of giftware including mini porcelain animals, vintage nautical pieces, “man cave” items, tiffany style leadlight lamps, trinket holders, novelty salt n pepper shakers, teapots, artificial flowers, wind up tin toys, hanging mobiles and dream catchers The Blue Bowerbird will be launching a new website soon, but for now you can find
all the information on their Facebook page. The Blue Bowerbird offers free gift wrapping, Layby’s and Gift Vouchers and are open Monday-Friday 10am-4pm and Saturday and Sundays 9am-4pm. So pop in store at 65 Gaskill St and give Rose and Warren a big Canowindra welcome!
Miniature Tea sets are just one of the many quirky items available at The Blue Bowerbird.
Canowindra Health Service is dedicated to helping everyone in the community. Sometimes this means supporting people who are well and healthy, or those who are looking after someone else. Canowindra Community Health staff are offering support for carers of people living with memory loss. Canowindra Primary Community Health Social Worker, Karen Ladlow said, “Caring for someone with memory loss can be a lonely and difficult experience which can leave people feeling isolated or helpless, but as the saying goes, ‘a problem shared is a problem halved’”. It is well known that by talking to others who share a similar experience, people feel less alone, and more able to cope on those really hard days, and with the everyday. “This group offers education, time out, support and information for Carers of people with memory loss. A carer can be a family member, a friend or neighbour, or anyone involved in the lives of people with Memory Loss”. The group will be held at the Canowindra Community Health Centre in Ryall Street, from 10:00am to 12:00pm on the second Tuesday of every month starting 12th February 2019 and will wrap up in November 2019. Carers need to register by calling the Canowindra Community Health Centre on 6340 3300. Morning tea will be supplied for a gold coin donation. Canowindra Community Nurse, Ann Jones said, “If you’re still not sure or have worries you think don’t quite fit this group, ring the Canowindra Community Health Centre and ask to speak to the Social Worker, available Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday each week. I am here to help”.
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Cowra Retirement Village Offers Premium Services At An Affordable Price
The Cowra Retirement Village is a totally integrated Aged Care complex delivering high and low care residential places, including dementia care and respite care to the people of Cowra and the surrounding region.
The village comprises: • Bilyara Hostel: 68 Residential Care beds, all rooms are single rooms with ensuites. • Ganya Cottage: 14 bed secure dementia specific unit, all rooms are single rooms with ensuites. • Kalyan Court: 25 one and two bedroom self care units. • Kiah Place: 9 two bedroom self care units. • Bellevue Lodge: 16 one bedroom self care units.
munity. A wide range of additional services are available to residents including: • Physiotherapy • Dietitian • Podiatry • Speech Pathologist • Hairdresser • Volunteers
The meals provided to residents are of the highest quality with all meals cooked fresh daily. Residents have a choice of meals and also have input in menu development.
Cowra Retirement Village Limited also delivers Home Care Packages in the community.
The results of a recent survey of resident’s satisfaction with food showed the following: • 93% of residents always receive enough food. • 95% of residents state they are treated with respect by staff. • 86% of residents state the food tastes nice.
Cowra Retirement Village is one of the largest employers in Cowra with over 110 staff. Bilyara and Ganya are staffed 24hrs with a Registered Nurse on Duty 24/7 to meet the care needs of residents, supported by a team of qualified and dedicated care staff. Three Activity Officers are also employed who deliver a wide range of activities including weekly bus outings to keep residents active and connected to the com-
A recent survey of resident’s relatives showed the following: • 96% agree their relative is happy at Bilyara. • 86% agree their relative is supported to maintain their independence. • 95% agree their relatives privacy and dignity is respected. • 100% agree their relative is encouraged to be themselves and is appreciated for
who they are. The team are very proud of this feedback and are always striving to provide care of the highest standard with a resident centred approach. The Village is located 2.5km from the CBD of Cowra and commands majestic views over the town and district and is adjacent to the Japanese Gardens overlooking the Lachlan River and Valley. Cowra Retirement Village is a Member of the Aged Care Services Association and is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). The Cowra Retirement Village is fully accredited with the Australian Aged Care Standards Agency. Our Mission is to: • Provide access to and equity of service delivery to residents. • Encourage a sense of community spirit that fosters growth and harmony. • Promote professional development and career opportunity. • Deliver quality care through continuous quality improvement. • Build innovative residences that enhance the quality and delivery of service; and • Provide care and support through integrated community and residential care services.
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Love Your Life At Cowra’s 2019 Seniors Festival! A pool party and services expo at the Cowra Aquatic Centre on Wednesday 13 February with morning tea, BBQ lunch and entertainment all free to Senior’s card holders will kick off a jam-packed program of events for Cowra’s 2019 Seniors Festival. Local seniors are being encouraged to enjoy new experiences, continue learning and impart their skills, as part of the 2019 NSW Seniors Festival which will run for 12 days from Wednesday 13 February to Sunday 24 February 2019 across NSW. With the theme ‘Love your Life’, the festival celebrates older people in the community and encourages them to live active and connected lives “On a local level, the Cowra Seniors Festival covers a range of fun cultural, social, sporting and cinematic events, with something for everyone,” Cowra Mayor, Councillor Bill West said. “We’ve got some great events on the program, including barefoot bowls, a high tea, a free movie screening and craft workshops, along with the annual trivia challenge and seniors lunch — there will be something for everyone!” Cr West said. “Seniors are an increasingly-active and respected part of the community. This year’s Cowra Seniors Festival program will see our senior residents inspired to try new things, socialise, share skills and keep doing the things they enjoy, together,” Cr West continued. “The variety of activities wouldn’t be possible without the support of several local organisations — Cowra Senior Citizens Group, Cowra Special Needs Services, Cowra Information and Neighbourhood Centre, Cowra Art Group, Cowra Community Health, Cowra U3A, Cowra Services Club, Meals on Wheels, and Cowra Bowling Club all actively contribute to this program of events. “It’s a testament to Cowra’s community spirit to have such great partnerships that allow us to present this wonderful program of events,” Cr West concluded. For more details on all Seniors Festival events happening in Cowra visit www.cowracouncil.com.au, or contact Community Projects at Cowra Council on tel. 6340 2069, email: communityprojects@ cowra.nsw.gov.au.
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So Many Great Seniors Festival Activities Planned At Moyne
There is a lot planned for this year’s NSW Seniors Festival at Moyne Aged Care Plus running from Sunday 17th – Saturday 23rd February 2019
• Sunday 17th February: Special guests, Les and Dot Pfieffer will conduct Chapel at 2pm in the Kanyana Centre at Moyne. Major Mark, the Moyne Chaplain, will accompany the hymns on the piano. Afternoon tea will be served following chapel. • Monday 18th February: Residents will travel to Eugowra for the Seniors Luncheon and Concert. This is an annual event and the Moyne residents look forward to it every year. • Tuesday 19th February: Weather permitting, residents will enjoy a stroll in the garden with opportunity to talk to the birds in the aviary. “Cheeky”, the Galah, might even talk back. Opportunity will be given to sit and chat in the garden as the chooks scratch in the leaf litter and we listen to the sounds of the wild birds. After morning tea we will have a sing-along with all the old songs. This activity is enjoyed by many residents and especially by Mrs Betty Lawrence. • Wednesday 20th February: During the morning Lorraine (one of our Recreational Activities Officers) will call Bingo. Many of our residents enjoy this fun game and it helps to keep the mind active. Winning a prize adds to the excitement. In the afternoon, Melissa, our senior Recreational Activities Officer, will present
WOW (World of Wellness) an interactive program of music, movement, and memory sharing. • Thursday 21st February: Weather permitting, residents will enjoy a stroll in the garden again before enjoying a fun day of games. Scrabble and snakes and ladders are old favourites but our residents also enjoy computer games on our new brain trainers. In the afternoon there will be a carpet bowls tournament. • Friday 22nd February: On Friday we will hold a Mad Hatter's Tea Party. If the weather cooperates we will be out in the
garden. If not the event will take place inside. Our residents will enjoy some special treats for morning tea while wearing the most outlandish hats. Music and fun for everyone! • Saturday 23rd February: After a busy week many of our residents will look forward to a quieter day on Saturday. As family members often come and visit, no formal activities are planned but Leanne, one of our Recreational Activities Officers, as well as our chaplain, Major Mark, will be onsite to talk with residents and provide activities and support as necessary.
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Weeroona - A New Standard Of Aged Care
Weeroona is located in Cowra and provides the community with an exceptional Aged Care facility with the highest quality of accommodation. All two bedroom and single rooms were recently revamped with a new colour scheme, curtains, cupboards and linen. They also have 40 flat screen televisions ensuring you will be living the highlife into your advancing years. The dining and lounge room areas have a fresh modern décor with a contemporary design and layout, complimented with artwork and quality furnishings and fittings. Weeroona has 95 aged care beds and offers residents the choice of a private suite or a shared two bedroom companion room with privacy partitions making the room ideal for couples. Weeroona is going through many changes at present, one in particular is the change in their Management team. Kate Chew was appointed Facility Manager in October
and now Husband, Rob Chew, has been appointed Director of Nursing. This new Management team has experience in Aged Care on the NSW Mid North Coast, where they spent 26 years, prior to Rob wishing to return to his home town of Cowra last year. Kate says, “We have a terrific team of qualified staff across all designation, encouraging and supporting residents to maintain independence and quality of life.” “Seniors Week is a busy time for us at the centre, while we are linking into the community activities, we have Bush Poetry, Valentine’s Day Happy Hours and Quiz Days planned at Weeroona,” continued Kate. Visitors and volunteers are always welcome at Weeroona. “We would encourage anyone wishing to become a volunteer in our facility, to chat with residents and get involved in bus trips and activities of the day, as a very rewarding experience,” said Kate. Weeroona offers both permanent and
A New Standard of Permanent and Respite Aged Care living in the Central West Weeroona Aged Care Residence in Cowra offers the highest quality of accommodation for both permanent and respite residents in the Central West region. Weeroona was recently renovated with significant improvements to residents’ rooms, lounge and dining areas and outdoor spaces. Private suites and 2 bed companion rooms are on offer and extra service suites are also available.
Refurbished Bed Rooms • • • •
Elegant and sophisticated design in all rooms Stylish resident chairs, high quality bedspreads and décor Spacious companion rooms - 19-23m2 & private suites - 12-18m2 New wall mounted 40 inch flat screen televisions
Refurbished Lounge and Dining Rooms • • • •
New contemporary lounge and dining settings New 58 inch flat screen televisions in all lounge areas Professionally designed interiors with modern décor & artwork Multiple lounge and sitting areas for all residents to enjoy
If you would like more information on our recent refurbishment or would like to arrange a tour of Weeroona, please don’t hesitate to contact our friendly team on 02 6342 3333.
www.weeroonaagedcare.com.au Email: weeroona@weeroonaagedcare.com.au Address: 10 Comerford Street, Cowra NSW 2794 Fax: 02 6342 2419
short term respite care and have around 120 staff including highly professional, trained nursing staff. Registered nurses have a 24/7 coverage of the facility and you can rest easy with over 70 years of combined aged care experience across the senior management team. All meals are prepared and freshly cooked daily in the onsite kitchen. Weeroona also offer its own built in hairdressing facility for residents along with a dedicated lifestyle team that provide a diverse range of activities that meet emotional, health, intellectual, spiritual and cultural needs of every resident. Most importantly the staff at Weeroona encourage resident independence and quality of life.. Weeroona are also now providing transport to and from appointments with their own vehicle on site. If you would like more information visit www.weeroonaagedcare.com.au
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13-24 Feb Cowra Council Seniors Festival Activities. View full program at www.cowracouncil.com.au or phone 6340 2000. 14 Feb Bingo at Canowindra Bowling Club, from 11am. 14 Feb
Pool Competition at Canowindra Hotel, from 6pm every Thursday.
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Foodbasket at Canowindra Uniting Church Hall, 9.30am – noon.
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Market Night and Members Badge Draw, at Canowindra Services Club.
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Classic Motorcycles Coming to Canowindra, 10-11am morning tea at St Edward’s Primary School. 17-23 Feb Moyne Aged Care Seniors Festival Activities, contact the Centre for more information on 6344 1592. 22 Feb Canowindra Lions Club Annual Seniors Celebration. 12 noon for 12.30pm lunch at Montrose House. Please call Ron Cain on 6344 1497 for bookings by 18th February. 23 Feb Banjo Paterson Dinner, 7-11pm at Molong Village Green. As part of the Banjo Paterson Festival Week. Commencing with Poetry, complimentary wine on arrival, 3 course dinner by Eat Your Greens and music for dancing by Cecelia Rochelli and band, Trouble With Johnny. 25 Feb Mobile Blood Service Visit, 9.15am -3.30pm at Morris Park, Rodd St. Call 13 14 95 or visit www.donateblood.com.au for an appointment. 1 Mar Adult Survivors of Child Abuse - Cowra Support Group Meeting @ 12:30pm. Open to all survivors of any community. If interested contact Pascale on 6342 1612. Members come from Canberra, Temora, Forbes etc. All details on the website: recover.itmatters.com.au 2 Mar Moorbel Hall Markets, 8am – 12pm. BBQ and morning tea available. Phone Warwick on 6344 2025 for more information or to book a stall. 2 Mar A Day For Ellie Wild, at Canowindra Golf Club. In place of Stix’s Memorial Golf Day to support his Great Niece. 3 Mar Sunday Sessions at the Bowlo with James Rutten, 3-6pm on the first Sunday of the month. Sit back enjoy the free live music and raffles or get out and have a game of barefoot bowls. To book the courtesy bus please call Peter on 0459 913 894. 4 Mar Canowindra Public School P&C Association AGM, 7pm in the school staffroom. All welcome. 12 Mar Canowindra Pre-School Kindergarten AGM, 6pm at the Pre-School. Save the Date Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing
Toby and Hayley Stephens ready for the Canowindra Public School Swimming Carnival last Friday.
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21 March Moyne Aged Care 60th Birthday Celebration, 2pm at 161 Nangar Rd. RSVP by 15th March to Roxane or Melissa 63441475. Beginners Golf at Canowindra Golf Club, every Monday & Friday from 3-4pm. Contact Ros Partridge 0438 709 934 or David Carman 0432 946 285. Canowindra High School P&C Meeting, on the 4th Tuesday of the month during school terms. New members are always welcome. Canowindra Dementia Carer’s Support Group Meeting, on the second Tuesday of every month. 10am-12pm at the Canowindra Community Health Centre in Ryall Street.
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COMMUNITYNotices The Anglican and Uniting Churches of Canowindra and surrounding districts Phone 6344 1643 Every Thursday 10.00am Service at Peace Uniting Church Canowindra. Every Friday 9.30am – noon Foodbasket at Canowindra Uniting Church Hall. Sunday 17th February 8.00am St Matthew’s Eugowra 9.30am All Saints Anglican Church 11.15am Cranbury Community Uniting Church Sunday 24th February 9.30am All Saints Anglican Church 4.00pm St Matthew’s Eugowra
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OUR Gal Dianne (Di) Gill How long have you lived in or around Canowindra and what is the best thing about living here? We moved to Canowindra six years ago. Canowindra is a beautiful town and we are lucky we live in a great street with lovely neighbours. Finally I love all the coffee shops and art that I share when we have visitors. Where do you work or what do you do currently and what do you enjoy about it? I have a position with the Western NSW Local Health District as the Rural Adversity Mental Health Program Coordinator. I enjoy the diversity of the activities from education sessions, to craft days to sometimes just sitting and talking to people. What is your favourite thing to do when you have free time? Free time is often spent just catching up with the house work. Family are very important to me so I spend a lot of time communicating with them. What makes you proud? I am extremely proud of my three children and the way they have taken up their roles in society. Also, I love seeing positive outcomes when people have attended training or other sessions that I have run. If you could be an animal which one would you choose and why? Probably a meerkat, they are those cute little animals that sit back on their hind legs keeping an eye out on the family, friends and community it suits me. What is your all-time favourite movie, song and/or book, and why? I love musicals on screen or on the stage and cannot go past “Singing in the Rain” or “Grease” if they are on TV I have to watch them. What is on your bucket list? More travel, we have just bought a motor home so that we can visit more places in Australia. What are you really good at? I am told I am good at listening and talking in fact my husband says I can talk under water with a mouth full of marbles. I would also like to think I am good at being a friend. Tell us about your best holiday ever? We have been fortunate to do a lot of travel but the best holiday was a tour of Europe.
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Raymond Henry HOGAN “Ray” Passed away 9th February 2019, aged 79 years
Late of Preston St, Canowindra. Loving husband of June and father of Darren and Jimmy (dec). Ray’s family and friends are respectfully invited to attend his funeral to be held at the Graveside, Canowindra Cemetery Commencing at 11.00am on Friday 15th February 2019.
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Funeral Notice John SLATTERY
A graveside funeral service for the late John Slattery will be held at 11:30am Saturday 16th February 2019 at Canowindra Cemetery. Afterwards at Canowindra Golf Club.
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Canowindra Public School Parents & Citizens (P&C) Association AGM will be held on Monday 4th March at 7.00pm in the staffroom of the school. All welcome.
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Canowindra Public School Swimming Age Champions from last Friday’s Carnival were (back row) Riley Bollinger, Mitch Cartwright, Hayley Stephens, Hannah Gordon, (front row) Nicholas Gordon, Lachlan Dunkley, Hayley Stanbury and Lucy Neville.
JUNIOR CRICKET Last Saturday Canowindra Services Club travelled to Grenfell and played the Grenfell Eels. Everyone played extremely well and there was a huge improvement on the field this week, with our sundries kept to a minimum. Some work needs to be done on our catching, however a much better game all round. Canowindra Services Club came away with the win 115 to 56. Running between wickets was much improved also. Player of the Week was Toby Fisher for his bowling effort and leadership on the field. The Canowindra Tyre Service team were due to play Cowra, however the field was deemed too wet by the home side. This weekend sees both teams playing in Canowindra. By Brendan Fliedner
MENS BOWLS Good luck to our bowlers who will compete in the Zone Presidents Singles this weekend. Roger Traves and Steve Kirkman will travel to Cowra while Peter Taylor will travel to Orange Country Club. Friday February 15 - Twilight barefoot
mixed mufti bowls with names in by 6pm for 6.30pm start. One game of 15 ends being turn around triples. Saturday February 16 - Major Singles - B Lees v V Mirto and Marker C Webb. P Lees v L Nunn and Marker B Webb. Sunday February 17 - Minor Singles - R Symons v N Delaney and Marker L Nunn. G Fairley v T Tuimauga and Marker D Watt. B McClintock v T Mooney and Marker D Beath. Nominations are still open for the Major and Minor Fours. Thanks to those members who worked on the greens and surrounds. Sunday badge draw will be $500 drawn between 5pm and 6pm. Must be in the club to win. Raffles to be drawn at 5.30pm with tickets on sale from 4pm. Friday badge draw will be $1,000. Bingo this Thursday 11am. By Ian Nelder
WOMEN’S BOWLS Four matches were played in the first round of the Minor Singles on Tuesday, 12th February. Radka Tatterson defeated Leanne Stevenson 25-18. Diane Slattery defeated Joyce Middleton 25-12. Betty Jenkins defeated Jeanette Wheeldon 25-22. Liz Thornberry defeated Linda Miller 26-19.
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Christine Pickard was Linda’s helper during this match. Thanks to the markers Gwen Haydon, Moyna Rue, Libby Balcombe and Jo Davies. There were two social games played. Bobbie Turner/Nancy Morrow, Jill Messenger and Dianne Money defeated Jenny Daly, Colleen Crump and Sheryn O’Malveney 25-11. Jean Roth, Daph Bryant and Jenny Middleton defeated Karen Cox, Sandy McDonald and Deanna Noble 23-19. The Lucky Draw was won by Jenny McDonald with No. 28. Matches drawn to be played next Tuesday, 19th February. Semi-Finals of Minor Singles: Radka Tatterson v Diane Slattery, Marker Leanne Stevenson. Betty Jenkins v Liz Thornberry, Marker Jeanette Wheeldon. Major Singles 1st Round: Nancy Morrow v Christine Pickard, Marker Joyce Middleton. Colleen Crump v Deanna Noble, Marker Jill Messenger. By Shirley Robson
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