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The Canowindra Phoenix
Issue 114 ISSN 1837-0136 Wednesday 7 July 2010
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DEALER FOR changes and impacts on various
sustainable methodologies.
Districts that are included in the Mid
Lachlan Landcare grazing management
program are: Cowra, Canowindra,
MOWERS, TRACTORS, RTVS, Cranbury, Eugowra, Carcoar, Woodstock,
Hovels Creek, Koorowatha and
STATIONARY ENGINES & GENERATORS Gooloogong. As a community based
& organisation, Mid Lachlan Landcare
provides coordination, leadership and
project management support for
HAY MOWERS, RAKES & BALERS Landcare groups and individuals. It has a
voluntary committee who successfully
COME IN AND SEE THE RANGE Scott Hickman from Mid Lachlan manage several activities and projects.
Mill Street CANOWINDRA Landcare group in his thriving pastures A Field Day is being organised on Angus
& Anna Hickman’s property “Talinga” at
Ph: 02 6344 1208 Fax: 6344 1845 GRAZING BRAINS TRUST Woodstock for 30 July. Angus & Anna
Mobile: 0427 247 736 Mid Lachlan Landcare has partnered with have had 10 years of holistic grazing
the Lachlan Catchment Management management experience, and Talinga is
Authority to offer a program that proves
Snippets... how changing some basic grazing
practices can save graziers time and
a living example of what less work and
more sustainable thinking can achieve.
James Roberts Trivia Night: 13 money, whilst improving productivity.
If you are a grazier and want to learn
tables have already been about sustainable farming, improving
By focusing on grazing management and productivity whilst reducing financial
booked, so get in quick if you water use, soil health can be improved to
outlay, or if you have experience and
want to be part of the fun and ensure increased groundcover, reduced
salinity and erosion, optimising fertility knowledge you want to share with
competitiveness. Contact The for stock feed and healthier farms. others, talk to Project Manager, Scott
Phoenix office on 02 6344 2760 Rather than viewing your farm as it’s own Hickman.
to confirm your table of 8. entity, but as part of a wider landscape, For more information on the Field Day,
you can join a like minded group of or to join the program, contact Scott on
It's No Secret: Friday David Francis 0427 450 416 or email at
of Lodge Canowindra, presented farmers who are improving the regional
soil ecosystem substantially. You will oatleigh@dragnet.com.au
Canowindra Library with a copy have access to a network of knowledge, Get off your farm and onto others so
of the book that explains that the a peer support and mentoring program that you can experience what they have
purpose of Freemasonry is to do of farmers assisting farmers, to answer learned, and share your knowledge with
questions or offer advice. them. Become part of a progressive,
good, to build better lives and to The group holds four meetings a year on forward thinking, sustainable group and
be of service to society. Written different properties, to observe seasonal work smarter, not harder.
by David Lazar, it takes readers
on a journey through the history of
Fr e e m a s o nr y i n A us tr a l i a ,
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ROAD TO RECOVERY
Lawrence Balcomb has come a long way
since his dreadful accident on April 8
2010. Although he still has a long way to
Winery’s Grape Escape... go until he is home, doctors are impressed
with his recovery thus far.
forget the housework, mowing & Many thanks to the quick response by our
your mundane everyday chores local ambos, the NRMA Careflight
Come out to Wallington’s winery helicopter, staff from Orange Base
and experience something Hospital and the dedicated team at Royal
completely different, for free !!! North Shore Intensive Care Unit.
After only three months Lawrence was let
Sunday 11 July out last weekend to spend time with his
family at the home generously lent to
at 10:30am them for the duration of his treatment.
Bring your family & friends This time away from rehab and hospitals
and have fun helping prune was very therapeutic and made his family
our Grenache vines extremely happy.
A huge thank you to everyone who has
morning tea provided helped Lawrence and family since April,
2pm finish for lunch As proof of the power of prayer, whether it has been sheep work, tractor
(includes quality Wallington wines) positive thinking and genetics, here work, prayers or just good wishes...it has
is Lawrence Balcomb saying ‘Hi!’ to
Call Margaret now: 02 6344 7153 everyone in the Canowindra all helped get Lawrence on the road to
Lawrences Road Nyrang Creek community. recovery and is very much appreciated.
RAILWAY CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS A
BLAST
A wonderful, happy time was enjoyed by
all the people who attended the Railway
Centenary Ball. Almost 150 people
danced Saturday night 3 July away to the
music of Starlighters featuring modern
versions of old style dances.
The Services Club Function Centre
recreated the atmosphere of 1910 ball
room with railway photos and a slide
show part of the candlelit setting.
Lawrance Ryan from Lachlan Valley
Railways briefly informed the audience of
the coming of the first train to
Canowindra, and Graham Rice was the
capable compere for the evening.
Other features of the evening included a
musical interlude by the Cowra Vocal
Ensemble with their renditions of several
“train” songs, several spot prizes and the
sale of souvenirs and tea towels marking
the occasion.
The wine barrel esky raffle was won by
Adrian Wright of Bathurst, one of many
people attending from around the
Central West. This prize was made and
donated by the Canowindra Men’s Shed
and was most appreciated.
Many people dressed in 1910 style and
there were some beautiful gowns,
marvellous hats and dapper gentlemen.
This added greatly to the atmosphere of
the Ball.
At midnight there were three cheers for
the coming of the railway, which brought
in its day so much prosperity and
population to Canowindra.
A very special mention must be made of
the leadership, professionalism and hard
work that Anne Vincent put into making
the Ball a resounding success for the
Canowindra Historical Society.
The next day it was Billimari’s turn, with a
traditional Railway Picnic held in the
grounds of the local Memorial Hall. The
day featured games and sporting events
that would not have been out of place
100 years ago. There were three-legged
and sack races, a broom tossing
competition and children’s games all
designed to give participants a feel of
what it would have been like to at an
authentic railway picnic in the early years
of the 20th century. An enormous model
railway layout filled half the Billimari Hall
while around the walls displays of rail and
historical memorabilia created much
interest.
Performances on stage by the Cowra
Vocal Ensemble and the Cowra Musical
and Dramatic Society added to the day.
Local rail enthusiast Lawrance Ryan
entertained the crowd with two
illustrated talks that looked at the history
and importance of the Cowra-
Canowindra Line. Lawrance pointed out
that Billimari did not exist before the
coming of the railway while Canowindra’s
population went from 400 people in 1901
to over 1500 a year after rail’s arrival.
Further events are planned to
commemorate the centenary of the
Cowra-Canowindra line in September.
These events include the unveiling of an
interpretive sign in Cowra’s main street
and a number of special activities at
Canowindra culminating with a gala day
at Canowindra on the Saturday of the
October long-weekend.
FRENCH WEEKEND
With Sylvie Boisel’s French singing and Jo
Robson cooking demonstration at Bendy
Street Emporium for lunch, you can
continue your stroll down Rue de Sineuse
(Bendy Street) with French dining at taste
Canowindra to celebrate Bastille Day on
Saturday 17 July.
In a little central west town of Grenfell
circa 1984, two young boys with a
passion for music started playing in an
old church hall…Rob Shannon (Guitar)
and Nigel Date (Guitar), have been
playing together ever since.
The Straight Back Fellows formed in 1999
for a wedding of a mutual friend. Rob
whom up until this point had performed
primarily as a drummer/ percussionist
made the move to guitar as a request
from the intended groom.
The only repertoire he and Nigel shared
on guitar was that of the legendary
Django Reinhardt, due largely to the
influence of Nigel’s older brother Ian.
There it began “The Straight Back
Fellows”. The sound was infectious and
the Band started working immediately,
working for the City of Sydney as the
show case act for the 2000 Olympic
games.
Soon the Fellows were touring jazz clubs
along the east coast and performing at
Festivals. During this period the band
collaborated with some of the great
names in Australian Jazz. Ian Date,
George Washingmachine, John Morrison,
Ben Jones, Stan Valecos, Brad Childs.
This show sees the Fellows in duo mode,
playing great jazz from Django to Duke
Ellington, popular jazz performed in the
Parisian/ Gypsy Jazz style of the 30s and
40s and a style that endures to this day.
Viva la Fellows...their performances are
packed with raw energy and humour,
stunning virtuosity and a lush sound that
transports their audience from Parisian
cafes to the crowded Bazaars of Istanbul.
This is original Australian music not to be
missed.
So get into the spirit and dress up with a
French theme (women: feather boas,
Moulin Rouge costumes; blokes: sleazy
French cads or cafe lounge lizards) menu
also with a French accent plus a taste of
wine matched to each course.
BUY LOCAL APPLES
Cabonne Council is encouraging Central
West residents to buy Australian grown
apples to help protect the local industry
against the threat from imported Chinese
apples.
Apple growers fear their $400 million a
year industry could be decimated by in-
festation from the Suzuki fruit fly after
Biosecurity Australia this week gave the
green light to import apples from China.
They are also worried they may not be
able to survive against a flood of cheap
imported apples.
With the Chinese apples likely to be avail-
able in supermarkets within months,
shoppers to support the locally-grown
REPORT ALL CRIME
Let’s take responsibility for the safety and protection of our
community. Report ALL crimes so statistics will prove that a
permanent police presence is needed in our town.
Police Assistance Line:
Emergencies:
tasteCanowindra
42 Ferguson Street Canowindra
Saturday 10 July
Christmas in July
Open menu includes
Entree Jerusalem artichoke tarts or
Garlic, ginger & sweet chilli prawns
Mains Roast Turkey seasoned with
sage & bay w brandy and pan jus or
Roast Pork seasoned with garlic and
star anise or
Roast eye fillet of beef marinated in
garlic & rosemary and baked with a
seeded mustard crust
taste Canowindra's special Christmas
pudding or Creme brulee
Saturday 17 July
@ 6pm
The Straight Back Fellows
Theatre Restaurant Evening
everything from the classics to Paris
As a special offer to celebrate our
Daroo Award success we are
offering a booking for 1 table of 8
at the reduced price of $50pp
Free wine tasting 3 course meal and
show plus coffee with our stars
all inclusive $65pp
Wine at cellar door prices
byo beer and mixers
gourmet breakfast
saturday & sundays
8am - 11am
light meals from $7.50
02 6344 2332
www.tastecanowindra.com.au
Cabonne Mayor Kevin Duffy has called on
shoppers to support the locally-grown
product.
“Apples are one of our major agricultural
products and anything that threatens the
industry will have a serious effect on our
local economy,’’ he said.
Biosec said available scientific informa-
tion indicated that Suzuki fruit fly was
only a pest of soft fruits, not hard skinned
fruits like apples and pears. But concerns
remain that the fruit fly is capable of
causing infestation through host fruit.
Cr Duffy said the possibility of the Suzuki
fruit fly entering Australia not only threat-
ened apple orchards but stone fruit and
the Shire’s large wine industry.
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This week’s specials

Local paw paw pumpkin $1.50ea

Blood oranges 3kg $4.50

Local iceberg lettuce $1.50ea
Phone orders: 6344 1011
Blood Orange Marmalade
1kg blood oranges
1kg castor sugar
¼ cup lemon juice
water
¼ cup Campari
Place the fruit in a large pot and
cover with cold water, bring to the
boil and cook until the fruit is soft,
strain.
When the fruit is cool enough to
handle, cut in half and remove the
pips.
Place the fruit back into the pot with
the lemon and the caster sugar.
Bring the fruit to the boil and cook for
10 minutes.
Pulp the fruit with a hand held
blender, add Campari and continue
to cook until a teaspoon of
marmalade sets on a cold saucer in
the fridge.
The pectin should react quite quickly
after you process it, so be careful not
to let the sugar caramelise.
Make sure you sterilise your jars thor-
oughly before bottling.
The marmalade can also be served
with a cheese platter or simply
spread on toast.
Get rid of cockroaches,
spiders, termites and
other seasonal pests!
Call Barry Heaslip at
Inland Pest
Management
Spider service $180 (GST inc)
conditions apply
Treating all pests
0428 441 138
Bastille Day Celebrations
Sylvie Boisel, above, world class vocalist,
Parisian sparrow, with the truth of Ella
Fitzgerald, the emotional and raw energy
of Edith Piaf, the humor of Shirley Bassey
and the "un je ne sais quoi" of Maurice
Chevalier.
Sylvie arrived in Sydney from France in
2006 and fell in love with Australia. She
has performed at many prestigious events
including the opening night of the Sydney
Film Festival, the opening of movie about
Edith Piaf, "La vie en rose" at the Dendy
cinema, and the Wallabies farewell at the
Sydney Town Hall.
One year ago, she started to sing jazz and
was a true feature at Moe Jazz
Festival.
On Saturday 17 July, Sylvie will be
performing at Bendy Street Emporium
entertaining the crowd after a French
cooking demonstration by Jo Robson.
Tickets are available now by ringing
Kate on 02 6344 2471, or email on
kate@bendystreet.com.au at only $15 per
person, you are sure to have a great time.
Continuing on with the Bastille Day
theme, kick on afterwards with dinner at
taste Canowindra with the Straight Backed
Fellows at 6pm.
Scratched DVDs or CDs???
Bring them in to Nick
for cleaning or repair
Comprinting
65 Gaskill Street
02 6344 2760
JUNCTION HOTEL
CANOWINDRA's OLDEST HOTEL est. 1890
BANGAROO BISTRO OPEN 7 DAYS
LUNCH 12 noon to 2.30pm
Pool Competition
Every Thursday night from 7:30pm
Pot the Lot Jackpot is NOW $244
The New York Dinner
& Cocktail Night
Cocktails: Manhattans Cosmopolitans
Martinis New Yorkers
Entrees: Buffalo chicken wings
Sticky glazed pork ribs
Mains: Boston chicken caponata
New York cut steak
Desserts: New York baked cheesecake
Big Apple crumble
at
The Canowindra Hotel
Wednesday 14 July
Cocktails from 6pm
Dinner seated at 6:30pm
3 courses @ $35 per person
Limited places, book now
02 6344 1407
For your full dining experience!
INLAND TOURISM AWARDS FINALISTS
Again Canowindra businesses have a
strong showing in the Inland Tourism
Awards. This year, five out of the
51 finalists are representing Canowindra:
Age of Fishes Museum, Balloon Joy
Flights, Everview Retreat Luxury Stone
Cottages, The Old Vic Inn and Toms
Waterhole Wines. Representing local
Windowrie Wines, The Mill Cellar Door in
Cowra is also a contender for award.
President, Tracey Valensizi today
congratulated the finalists of the 2010
CountryLink Inland Tourism Awards and
said ‘The 51 finalists over the four inland
tourism regions demonstrated a high
standard of professionalism and innova-
tion in their field.”
“The quality of applications this year was
extremely high. Finalists have been
selected in 19 categories this year
including Festivals and Events; Meetings
and Business Tourism and a newly
sponsored award for 2010 – The Inland
Tourism Energy Efficiency Award.” Tracey
said “I look forward to joining in the
celebrations in the inland tourism
industries night of nights being held on
Saturday 24 July 2010 at Temora Aviation
Museum.”
Good luck everyone and hope that you
have a lovely night and bring home an
award.
DINNER 6.00pm to 8.30pm

The Phoenix
SPORT
TIGERS RETURN HOME
Canowindra Tigers return home to Tom
Clyburn Oval this Sunday and will hold
their Sponsor’s Day at the local derby
The Tigers were best served by Brian
The
Moss who played his best game of the
season, Keps and Waihe. In an inspiring
performance Damian Kennedy received Canowindra Hotel
Player’s Player.
The Tigers combinations looked a lot
sharper this week. Week to week they
have steadily improved and Coach
Kennedy will be looking for a good
performance from his chargers against
Christmas in July
Saturday
Eugowra in the local derby this Sunday.
Grenfell 50 def Canowindra 28 (Rob
Burn, Waihe Upeguito, Kepu Nathan,
17th & 31st July
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match with Eugowra. All the club’s

sponsors are invited to enjoy comple-
Andrew Pull, Andrew Watson tries, Rob prawns chicken ham
Burn kicked 4 goals). traditional turkey
mentary drinks in the Marquee Lounge. LEAGUE TAG: The League Tag girls had a
The Tigers’ four weeks on the road saw
two victories and two losses. On Sunday
comprehensive victory against archrivals roast beef roast pork
Grenfell Girlannas. The Tigresses led from
gone, the Tigers travelled to Grenfell to the early stages right through to the very plum pudding
take on the top of the table Grenfell end. Once again it was an extremely
Goannas. As it has been for a number of entertaining game to watch. Best for the at 7pm
years with this particular road trip, It was tigresses Maddie Vitnell, Tanisha
an under strength Tigers side that shaped Whatman, Kayla Peters and Jess Dziergas. only $35 per person
up against the undefeated Goannas.
Despite this the tigers continued their
Canowindra 8 defeated Grenfell 5.
OPEN JUNIORS: No open juniors as they Bookings essential
week to week improvement with a strong enjoy the holidays.
showing.
The Goannas skipped to a 14-0 early lead
COMING EVENTS: Sunday 11 July Round 12
vs Eugowra at Tom Clyburn Oval, the
02 6344 1407
and expected another easy day, but Tigers will be holding their Sponsor’s
Canowindra replied through Rob Burn SUN SHINES ON SCHEME FOR LONGER
Day. All sponsors of our club will receive Some household and small business
and Andrew Watson to trail 14-12 late in complementary drinks in the Marquee
the first half. There were two phases of owners that generate their own electricity
Lounge from 12.30pm. through solar or wind installations are set
the game that hurt the Tigers chances of ROUND 11: This Sunday the League Tag
victory, this was one, in the final minutes to benefit from recent changes to the
Girls take on Eugowra at 1pm. The first NSW Solar Bonus Scheme.
of the first half Grenfell took the lead to grade match in what is shaping up as a
26-12 through a couple of simple plays. Regional Country Energy General
blockbuster, the Tigers take on Eugowra Manager, Chas McPhail said that recent
Immediately after half time it was a tit for at 2pm.
tat affair as Grenfell would edge ahead amendments to the Scheme’s regulations
further only for the Tigers to close the mean that customers with net metering
gap with tries to Waihe Upeguito and arrangements can continue to participate
Kepu Nathan. Then the Tigers led by in the Scheme after 1 July 2010 - without
Robbie Burn and halves Tim and Damian having to change to gross metering. “The
Kennedy took control of the game in the NSW Government recently approved an
second half controlling the play and the for personal Care extension to the transitional arrange-
Tigers had all the momentum. Captain ments for customers with net meters –
Damian Kennedy split the Grenfell local support allowing them to receive the Scheme’s
defence on a great run to the line, he feed-in tariff on a net basis until 1 July
offloaded to a flying Waihe Upeguito, and assistance 2011.
“These changes recognise that there are
only to see, to his bewilderment, Waihe
tackled well before he received the ball.
please contact customers who prefer to remain on net
The ball hit the ground and the Goannas metering – or cannot change their
picked it up to run 90 metres and score
under the post. The Tigers lost their
Janeen Abbott existing net metering arrangement.
“This means net metered customers are
now eligible to participate in the Scheme
composure a little and the Goannas
skipped away to an unassailable lead. The
never say die Tigers continued to work
02 6344 2112 until 1 July 2011 - receiving 60 cents per
kilowatt hour for all excess energy that is
hard and the evergreen Andrew Pull fed into the grid after household or small
crossed for the final points of the match. for Canowindra & district business needs are met.”
Chas said that to date, the NSW Solar
Save the date... Bonus Scheme had proven to be
immensely popular with Country Energy
Jul 11: Tigers v Eugowra @ Tom Clyburn Oval. Sponsor’s Day from 12:30pm customers.
Jul 11: Wallington Winery’s Grape Escape. Experience the rustic side of wine “Each day Country Energy receives
production, lunch & morning tea provided. Ring Margaret to book on 02 6344 7153 around 200 applications for solar PV or
Jul 11: Toms Wood Fired Pizza Lunch @ Toms Waterhole Winery Longs Corner Rd wind installations – compared to around
Booking essential on 02 6344 1819 10 per day prior to the Scheme’s
Jul 14: New York New York! 3 course dinner 6:30pm @ The Canowindra Hotel $35pp. introduction - and we’ve responded to
Cocktails from 6pm. Bookings essential on 6344 1407 this by employing additional people to
Jul 14: Show Society Meeting 7:30pm @ Canowindra Services Club keep up with the increasing workload.
Jul 17: Jo Robson & Sylvie Boisel 1pm @ Bendy Street Emporium. French cooking “Country Energy has already distributed
demo accompanied by French/jazz singing. Celebrate Bastille Day tickets $15 6344 2471 around 10,000 gross meters to accredited
Jul 17: The Straight Back Fellows 6pm at taste Canowindra. Celebrating Bastille service providers for installation across
Day, so dress accordingly. $65pp includes 3 course meal. Bookings 02 6344 2332 regional NSW.”
Jul 21: Shanks & Shiraz @ The Royal. Delicious melt in your mouth shanks with Anyone wishing to participate in the
red wine to match. Book with Sally on 02 6344 1201 Scheme contact Country Energy on
Jul 21: Canowindra Garden Club Inc AGM details - phone Rosemary 6344 1194 1800ENERGY or 1800 363 749.
Aug 1: Canowindra Pony Club Swap Meet 6am @ Canowindra Showground
enquiries Bill Watson 02 6344 1886
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