The Canowindra Phoenix Wednesday 24 October 2012 Issue 228 Your free weekly guide to what’s happening in and around Canowindra...shop locally first!

Snippets... Crime: enough is enough! Saturday night saw the residence of an elderly woman in South Canowindra broken into with a number of household electrical items stolen as well as her car which was written off just out of town. Please report all crime, no matter how petty you think it may be 131 444 or 000 if it's an emergency. Reading: A TAFE Numeracy & Literacy Program will be held over the following 6 weeks from 2-4pm commencing 25 October at Lyndon Therapeutic Community in Canowindra. This is a FREE Program coordinated by a qualified TAFE Teacher and supported by St Vincent de Paul. This program is available to anyone who may want to improve or develop their skills. Further information please contact Deb on 6344 2490. Children: Cabonne Family Links Storytime/Craft is returning to the Canowindra Library 11am-12pm this Thursday 25 October. The activity is for children 0-5years where they are read a story, sing songs & do some music & movement. Story time exposes children to literacy & teaches them how to love books & also to encourages families to read to their children at a young age. More importantly though, it's FUN for children & their carers. For more information please ring Sheryll Selwood on 0428 240 161 Laps: if you are interested in early morning lap swimming, please contact Jarrod & Lisa with preferred days & times on 6344 1264 or email canowindrapool@hotmail.com & if enough people are interested they will advise in the next couple of weeks. Bikes: the Illawarra Leisure Coast Motor Cycle group will be visiting Canowindra this week-end. Hosted by Lions Club for the 15th year in a row, 34 bike enthusiasts will be in town on the yearly fix of our great town. Belubula: landholders general meeting has been called to discuss with State Water staff the new Belubula Water Sharing Plan 2pm Thursday 2 November at the Services Club.

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THUMBS UP: to Anne Ward, the gardeners who opened their properties, and all the wonderful volunteers who helped on the day and with organising the Open Gardens Australia event in Canowindra on Saturday. Also, to everyone who mowed their lawns, did some weeding and tidied up a bit, thank you!

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BLOOMING MARVELLOUS! Saturday 20 October was an amazing day in Canowindra, attracting visitors from Canberra, Sydney, Bathurst, Orange, Cowra and many locals who enjoyed the Open Gardens Australia event "Hidden Gardens of Canowindra". The weather was perfect for over 400 garden enthusiasts who visited the six delightful gardens so wonderfully presented by some talented local plant lovers.

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To the editor... I would like to thank everyone involved in our successful hidden gardens event on Saturday. We had over 400 people visiting the gardens and enjoying our main street. A big thank you to the 6 garden owners who made the event with their beautiful gardens. They have worked for months and their gardens were unique to them and showed a real love of gardening. Thank you to all our friendly volunteers who sold tickets or sat at the garden gates all day. Thank you to all the shop owners who stayed open and everyone in the main street who participated with their businesses. The concept of linking the gardens and the heritage listed main street was a great success. I would also like to thank Darryl, Ken and Paul our council team, who with Sally Bourne’s instructions had the Memorial Park looking wonderful. Thank you also to The Phoenix for their great publicity. The winner of the wine was Lynn Rogers from Parkes, the Steve Mullarkey photograph was chosen by Jane Atkinson from The Pines Canowindra (pictured above right with Geoff Yeo from Finns Store), and Jan Harrison Canowindra won the accommodation. The final tally has not been announced but the Community Garden will benefit greatly from the profits. Yours Faithfully Anne Ward, Open Garden Australia Selector

CANOWINDRA FOOD BASKET 3RD BIRTHDAY Canowindra Food Basket has just celebrated its third birthday! This service was established by the Cooperating Anglican and Uniting Churches in Canowindra in October 2009 for people who find it difficult to access food because of cost. Food is supplied by Foodbank NSW and is ordered and delivered weekly to the Uniting church Hall. People, once registered, can choose their food requirements from about 100 items at a cost of either $10 or $20 for 11 or 22 items. Food varieties are also sought from local food outlets which supplements what is available each week. This includes flour, sugar, bread, eggs, fruit and vegetables. Many of the clients and volunteers also bring produce that they have grown for others to share. When fresh vegetables are available from the Community Garden, people share them as well. Over 260 clients have registered in these last three years. People are continuing to find it difficult to make ends meet and so there is a constant trickle of registrations. Any person who has a Pension Card, Health Card, or is referred by an agency, is eligible to register.

Volunteers from the local community are amazing, currently 46 generous people comprise five teams. Following an induction process, volunteers are placed in teams with particular duties to under-take. This occurs about once every five weeks. Volunteers and clients all enjoy the fellowship and comradery on the day. Joy Beattie is the Coordinator and a Management Group oversee the program. Without these dedicated folk and the volunteers, the program would not run so efficiently. It is expected that about 100 Christmas Hampers will be available for distribution this Christmas. This is partly funded by the program, and partly by a grant from the Uniting Church. Several hamper items are accessed locally, including Christmas cakes and puddings from the local Lions Club. To show appreciation for the volunteers, it is proposed to have an outing – probably early next year. Details will be available at a later date. Again, we have been funded for this activity by the church. The Food Basket is open every Friday from 9.30am to 12 midday at the Uniting Church Hall. We would love to see you!

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THEY CHOO CHOO CHOSE CANOWINDRA Students from the University of NSW are expected to travel to Canowindra next year to undertake an urban renewal design project in the historic town. Cabonne Council has accepted an offer from the University to bring planning, construction, design, architectural and engineering students to Canowindra next March to conduct the project around the heritage rail precinct. Mayor Ian Gosper said the exercise could provide a bonus for ratepayers. “The project will cost council nothing and there’s every chance we could get a high quality design for Canowindra’s redundant rail precinct,” he said. “For that reason we are very happy to offer the University any relevant data to help facilitate the project.” Cr Gosper said the council could provide a considerable amount of information, including heritage reports, management plans, service locations and survey data. The students from the Faculty of Built Environment (BE), will be visiting Canowindra as part of their community outreach program BEOutThere! The experience will allow students to establish partnerships with our community and Council, to identify opportunities and develop strategies in real world situations. The visit is a result of efforts by local resident Dylan Gower who has been in discussions with Nancy Marshall - Associate Dean of BE, Kate Bishop - BEOutThere! Convener and Linda Corkery - Program Director. Dylan, award winning architect and principal of d-CONSTRUCT architects, relocated his business from Sydney to Cowra five years ago, then moved to live in Canowindra January 2012 with wife Phoebe and daughters Mila and Anja. The BEOutThere! concept embraces one of Dylan's main philosophies of ecological, economical sustainable development, and it will also be of great benefit to our town. The students aim to engage with a diverse section of the community, and will be holding consultation sessions with various community groups during their stay. The core values of the program include: ♦ responding to social challenges within

the community and provide outcomes which are mutually beneficial for clients and students;

♦ sustainable social and environmental development and build capacity within communities;

♦ principles of social justice, equity, access and social inclusion;

♦ introducing a practical element for students to connect their planning and design coursework with its impact and responses on a wider audience.

TIME TO BOOGIE AT FOLK Folk@Canowindra will be welcoming Tami Jade & The Boogie Men This month Sunday 28 October from 4-6:15pm. Tami has been singing since 2009 and has matured into a talented young vocalist, as well as a skilled guitarist, bass and mandolin player. Along with The Boogie Men, comprising Stu Sims (vocals, guitar, bass, tuba and piano), Doug Hughes (keyboard) and Dave Brown (drums - Dave was drummer in Jimmy Little's original band!). The four have been working together on a selection of swing and contemporary/classic country music songs, combining great harmonies and musicianship. Tami fronts the band as a capable singer with a maturity beyond her seventeen years, bringing looks to an otherwise ordinary looking lot and helping to lower the average age to just 46! As usual, there will be an open mike segment for any acoustic music or poetry; and it is always enjoyable to hear the variety of acts that turn up on a given Sunday. Come along to taste Canowindra at 42 Ferguson Street; entry is free, although donations are accepted for the feature act. Live music, good food, tea and coffee, amongst new and old friends. There's not much better way to relax on a Spring Sunday arvo!! Families are welcome - there's a great lawn to play on outside. Any enquiries please contact Nerida Cuddy on 0429 048 603.

EVENT HORIZON Miss Teiya Thornberry was in the region last week, this time not to visit family and friends, but to gain valuable experience by undertaking work placement at the recent Australian National Field Days at Borenore. Teiya, who is currently studying Bachelor of Commerce (Event Management) at the University of Wollongong, completed her HSC last year at Canowindra High. To list Teiya's achievements during her school years would be impossible given the limitations of space here, however what Canowindra, lost Wollongong gained as Teiya is adding extensively to her resume by: studying Certificate III Events and Diploma of Events at Wollongong TAFE; volunteering at the WIN Entertainment Centre for a Hawks basketball game; event coordinator at the Uni bar; involved in the hospitality of two large events - GPT Wollongong Central Launch, and the 2012 Thirroul Seaside and Arts festival. See, it's easy to achieve your goals when you are committed 110%, work hard and thrive on challenges!

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FAKE FUNDS PHONE CALLS: BEWARE! Thank you to a regular reader who informed that these calls are being received in our community now. The Way the Scam Works You receive a call from a scammer claiming you are eligible to reclaim several thousands of dollars in over-charged bank fees. The caller pretends to be from a fake government department, specifically an ‘Australian Government Reclaim Department’ (or variations of this). Some scammers also claim to be from the ‘Office of Fair Trading’ or a bank. They ask for an upfront payment of a few hundred dollars, typically calling it a donation to charity, an administration fee or taxes. They will ask for this payment to be sent overseas via a wire transfer service. The scammer may provide you with a reference number, a return phone number (which may look like an Australian number but is often a VOIP - 'voice over internet' number) and in some cases an Australian address. They will try to convince you that their call is legitimate by allowing you to speak with a supervisor if you ask to do so. They will offer to deliver the cheque to your house after you pay upfront costs but in reality you will never receive the cheque or any money from the scammers and will have lost any money you pay them. Protect yourself If you receive a phone call out of the blue claiming you are entitled to a refund, hang up immediately. If you’re not sure that the call was a scam you can check by independently finding the bank or Government department’s contact details and calling them directly. Be suspicious if the caller claims to be from a bank or the Government (especifically a fake ‘Australian Government Reclaim Department’ - or variation on this - or from the ‘Office of Fair Trading’). Remember that you can still receive scam calls even if you have a private number or have listed your number on the Australian Government’s Do Not Call Register. Scammers can obtain your number fraudulently or from anywhere it has been publicly listed such as in a phone book. NEVER provide or confirm your personal details, or give money to someone unless you made the call using details you found yourself and you trust the other party. SCAMwatch urges you to never pay money upfront to receive ‘free’ money – this is advance fee fraud. If you think you have provided your account details to a scammer, contact your bank or financial institution immediately.

Top: Looking around St. Edwards with Mr Mac Above: Talking with the Year 5 children at St Edwards COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS – TRANSITION TO SCHOOL Canowindra Preschool has been working hard to form positive, smooth and exciting transition to school opportunities for children going to school in 2013. This transition process is a chance for more than just a few Orientation visits, for the children to be-come familiar with students and staff at our local schools through interactions with each other throughout the year where possible. As part of the transition for the children the Preschool visits the local schools as well as invites the Year 5 students from the schools to the Preschool. The current year 5 students at both schools will be the Kindergarten Buddies for the new 2013 students. It is important for the children to get to know faces, names and to form a connection before arriving at BIG school in 2013. In Term 3 the Preschool had visited & hosted the Canowindra Public School and now in term 4 is doing the same with St. Edwards. A for all involved with the children to work together for the good of the children and to help alleviate some anxiety for the little ones as well as visit the schools with current Preschoolers and to not be over whelmed by the big change of faces and environment. These opportunities for the Preschoolers have been fantastic, generated many dis-cussions and been a truly positive experience for all. Linking together when it comes to Early Childhood Education is a very positive move educationally for all involved.

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Canowindra Lady Golfers'

MELBOURNE CUP LUNCHEON

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Tuesday 6 November 12 for 12:30pm

$20pp payment on booking from Saffi or at The Golf Club

Prizes for: Best Hat Best Novelty Hat

Sweeps on the day Book early, limited numbers RSVP Wednesday 31 October

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Sunday 4 November 2012 3pm

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Tickets at the door: Adults $20 Concession $15 school age children FREE

Enquiries: Richard Statham 0429 443 215

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The O'Dea Family would like to invite you to be part of our annual Windowrie Weekend.

Celebrated restaurateurs Anna and Jerry from Neila will once again be dazzling us with their

locally sourced gourmet delights.

The alfresco lunch will be set in the stunning Windowrie Gardens and will be a procession of hand-held dishes matched with the fine

wines of Windowrie.

Be inspired and learn more about wine with a special blending session where you will be invited to "make your own wine" with the assistance of award winning Windowrie

winemaker Antonio D'Onise.

Lunch 12pm - 4pm Tickets are $85 per person

and include all food and wine. Children are welcome $25.

Bookings and accommodation inquiries can be made through Cowra Tourism

by calling 02 6342 4333 Limited tickets available so book early

so you don't miss out!

SATURDAY 27 OCTOBER 2012

CUP DAY FUN It's on again! St Edwards School will be holding its Melbourne Cup lunch again this year as a fundraiser. For the second year, the fundraiser will be held at "Riverside" Canowindra, the home o f To n y G r an t a nd S a r a h Cartwright 12noon Tuesday 6 November. This year there will be a fashion parade with clothes supplied by Liz Mitchell's "Saffi Clothing and Accessories", and hats to complement on display from Bronwyn Guest's and Anne Vincent's "Millinery Matters". There will be an auction of racing memorabilia and various novelty events throughout the day. Once again a bus will be running on the day, kindly driven by Gerard Fisher, cost will be $5 each way. Pick up points will be from Royal Hotel and Barry Burn's Caltex Service Station. The cost of the day will be $35pp, which includes a three course meal with tea, coffee and slice. This event is strictly BYO. Tickets are on sale now from the St Edwards' School Office or in Gaskill Street at the Council Office - Home and Community Care. So get a table of friends together and have a great day out. For further information and bookings, which are essential, please ring Sarah Cartwright on 02 6344 1183 or 0437 102 006.

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In a tragic turn of events, the Fat Lamb Hotel at Eugowra was found ablaze in the early hours of Monday morning 22 October 2012. The site is currently a demolition zone and a safety hazard, so people are asked not to cross the safety barrier due to risk of falling debris. A very sad situation for the historic land-mark and a small community.

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Oct 24: Milo Cricket starts 4:30pm at the Sports Oval Oct 25: Cabonne Family Links Storytime/Craft 11am-12pm at the Canowindra Library.

For more information please ring Sheryll Selwood on 0428 240 161 Oct 25: CWA Canowindra Branch AGM 7pm in the CWA Rooms Blatchford Street Oct 25: Kinder Orientation Night 6:30pm at Canowindra Public School Kinder Orientation Night. The P&C will be

providing a cuppa and bite to eat prior to the meeting. Call 02 6344 1403 for more information. Oct 25: PUBLIC MEETING Community Bank Proposal 7pm at Canowindra Services Club. All welcome to attend. Oct 26: Canowindra Food Basket 9:30am-12noon at Uniting Church Hall Blatchford Street Oct 26: Melissa Robertson live entertainment at The Royal Hotel, 75 Gaskill Street Canowindra. 02 6344 1201 Oct 27: Neila at Windowrie 2012 12-4pm @ The Homestead, Windowrie Vineyard, $85pp (includes food & wine);

children $25. Bookings 02 6342 4333 - limited tickets available, book early so you don’t miss out! Oct 27: River Bank Gallery Invitational Exhibition Opening 6:30pm at 71 Gaskill Street Canowindra 02 6344 2778 Oct 27: The Bob Sutor Show LIVE ENTERTAINMENT 8pm at Canowindra Hotel Oct 28: folk@canowindra 4pm at taste Canowindra guest act Tami Jade & The Boogie Men. FREE ph 0429 048 603 Nov 2: Canowindra Food Basket 9:30am-12noon at Uniting Church Hall Blatchford Street Nov 2: Belubula Landholders General Meeting 2pm Nangar Room at Canowindra Services Club. An address by

State Water staff on New Belubula Water Sharing Plan rules for irrigators. Nov 3: Canowindra Preschool Trivia Night 6:30pm Canowindra Bowling Club. $10pp tables of 8. Ph 02 6344 1261 Nov 6: Melbourne Cup Luncheon 12noon at "Riverside" fundraiser for St Edwards School. $35 inc 3 courses BYO

bus between venue & town. RSVP Sarah Cartwright 6344 1183 or 0437 102 066 Nov 6: Canowindra Golf Ladies Melbourne Cup Luncheon 12 for 12:30pm start $20pp from Golf Club or Saffi by

Saturday 3 November. Prizes for Best Hat & Best Novelty Hat. Sweeps on the day Nov 6: Cup at The Canowindra Luncheon 12noon prawns, chicken, fresh salads, desserts $25pp. Full TAB facilities

all day, televised on all monitors, prizes for Best Dressed Female & Male. Bookings essential 02 6344 1407 Nov 9: Canowindra Public School P&C Fete 12.30 - 3pm. Stall & activities on Level 1, jumping castle, emergency

services vehicles visiting & a Country Rugby League activity on Level 2, BBQ lunch will be available. Nov 12: Age of Fishes Museum Inc Annual General Meeting 6pm at the Age of Fishes Museum, Cnr Gaskill &

Ferguson Streets, Canowindra. Contact 02 6344 1008 Nov 16: Alan Jackson Tribute Show @ Canowindra Bowling Club. Members $12; non-members $15. Ph 6344 1026 Dec 30: 21st AEHF FX/FJ Nationals will be coming to Canowindra. Hosted by the FX-FJ Holden Club of Australia

(Sydney Chapter) this will be another great day of historic cars lining our streets

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The Hon John Cobb MP

Federal Member for Calare FEDERAL ROUNDS Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food Security

Monday 22nd October 2012

Bathurst Bullet takes off: In what is a huge win for much of this electorate, the daily train service to Bathurst, dubbed the Bathurst Bullet got underway at the weekend. All too often these days, Government’s are taking services away from the bush, and locals are becoming increasingly frustrated with the divide in the availability of public services between the city and regional areas. To see the establishment of a new, fast, daily train service between Sydney and Bathurst – which will benefit not only Bathurst residents, but pensioners, business people and families in Oberon, Blayney Orange and surrounds, is a great win for the community and one we should embrace. Budget black hole: Is anyone surprised by the Federal Government’s revelation this week of major spending cuts to make up for $20 billion being wiped off its Budget? I’m certainly not. Having delivered the four worst budget deficits in Australia’s history, Labor has rushed out a budget update this week far ahead of schedule, in its endless efforts to trick Australians it can achieve a budget surplus. But while Labor talks about surpluses and savings, its spending has out-stripped revenue by an incredible $173 billion since 2007. And at what cost? We know $1 billion will be wiped from private health insurance rebates, and the baby bonus will be restricted. But Calare – and all of regional Australia - will suffer greatly in particular, thanks to the freezing of $2 billion in future Regional Development Australia Fund grants. Without anyone from regional Australia in the Gillard Cabinet, regional Australia will bear the brunt of the cuts. The vital RADF scheme is currently funding important projects like the Orange Airport redevelopment and the upgrade of Mount Panorama. What important future projects for our region will now be shelved thanks to Labor’s fiscal mismanagement? DisabiliTEA event to support the NDIS: This week community groups will get together for a cup of tea, in support of DisabiliTEA day, raising awareness of and supporting the National Disability Insurance Scheme. I think we’re all in agreement on the need for a better resourced and better managed disability funding structure. However, it is totally incorrect of the Gillard Government to make any claims that they have funded it – they have not. It’s great to hear of events like these, which are working to make an NDIS a reality. What’s not great is to learn in Senate Estimates hearings last week that there is no funding for the National Disability Insurance Scheme beyond the forward estimates. The Gillard Government has provided only a quarter of the money required over the forward estimates for the first phase of the NDIS and nothing beyond that period.

PARISH OF ST EDWARDS CATHOLIC CHURCH CANOWINDRA

Saturday 27 October: 6pm Eugowra Sunday 28 October: 8.30am Canowindra 10am Cargo

The Co-operating Anglican Church Parish of Canowindra, & Uniting Church linked congregations of Canowindra, Cranbury & Cudal

Thursday 25 October 10am Peace Memorial Church

Canowindra

Sunday 28 October twenty second Sunday after Pentecost 9.30am All Saints’ Church

Canowindra Upcoming: Feast of All Saints

Sunday 4 November

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MATTERS OF STATE with TROY GRANT MP Member for Dubbo 22 October 2012

In one of the biggest wins for farmers and livestock carriers in NSW in the past 20 years, the livestock loading scheme will now be brought into line with Queensland and Victoria, helping to drive the meat and livestock industry forward. Locally this change will create jobs, improve freight productivity and ensure farmers in NSW are on a level playing field with our interstate competitors. Industry estimates the old rules added 15 per cent to freight costs and resulted in extra truck movement. This is fantastic news for farmers and livestock carriers in the Dubbo electorate and complements the NSW Government’s Bridges for the Bush program which improves roads safety in country areas. Ten million dollars will be spent on the Warroo Bridge over the Lachlan River between Forbes and Condobolin to enhance road safety and provide better access for freight trucks servicing the region’s agricultural industries. This is yet another example of the common sense approach adopted by Duncan Gay whose time as Minister for Roads and Freight has been characterised by a series of solutions to problems facing road users in regional and rural areas. Finding ways of saving money in the current financial climate is important. We have delivered on our election commitment to cut government advertising by 25 per cent. In fact, it’s been cut by more than 30 per cent, saving taxpayers $30.5 million. In another practical savings measure, the annual reports for 180 government agencies and other organisations will no longer be printed in hard copy. Last year about 50,000 copies of reports from organisations ranging from the Sydney Water Corporation to the Dental Technicians’ Registration Board were printed at a total cost of around $2 million. A further example of a common sense approach leading to good decisions. It's distressing to learn that only 25% of NSW residents who live in bush fire prone land have a Bush Fire Survival Plan. Waiting until a fire hits could have tragic consequences. The $2.3 million NSW Rural Fire Service Prepare Act Survive campaign encourages people to take action and make a plan for what to do during a fire. Making a plan is not difficult and it could save you and your family this bush fire season. The old phrase 'failing to plan is planning to fail' comes to mind in this instance. Bush Fire Survival Plans and preparation fact sheets are available on the NSW RFS website at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au. Smaller landholders and hobby farmers in the Dubbo electorate are encouraged to take part in shaping a new Biosecurity Strategy to safeguard NSW from plant and animal pests and diseases. While larger scale farmers are familiar with the biosecurity threats to the ‘clean, green’ reputation enjoyed by NSW, smaller landholders are often overlooked. Everybody who has rural lands – primary producers, hobby farmers, boutique livestock breeders and small scale flower and vegetable growers – has a role to play in managing biosecurity risks. The draft Biosecurity Strategy builds on existing measures to keep NSW pest and disease-free. A community meeting in Dubbo at the RSL Club at 4pm on November 15 to gather feedback on the draft strategy. Like many of us I was concerned by unedifying behaviour engaged by some council candidates in the lead up to the Dubbo City Council elections and I made my concerns known to the Minister for Local Government Don Page. I was pleased to see the Minister take steps to address many of these issues with the announcement of a revised model code of conduct. The bill containing the code prescribes the ethical standards that apply to council officials and establishes procedures for dealing with behaviour that does not meet these standards. I am encouraged by the level of co-operation demonstrated by the recently elected Dubbo, Parkes, Forbes, Narromine and Cabonne Shire Councils, these measures will guide councils in dealing with errant councillor behaviour. Left unchecked this can threaten to bring a council into disrepute and render it incapable of functioning properly. Councillors should realise that their behaviour must conform with community expectations of transparency and probity.

BELUBULA WATER SHARING PLAN NSW Water Commissioner, David Harriss, today announced commencing water allocations for the Belubula Regulated River Water Sources which commenced Thursday 4 October 2012. This plan applies to the regulated river in the Belubula catchment only, down-stream of, and including Carcoar Dam including the towns of Canowindra and Carcoar. Mr Harriss said that domestic and stock and local water utility access licence holders would receive 100 percent of entitlement, likewise supplementary access licence holders would also receive 1 megalitre per unit share or 100 percent of entitlement. “High and general security licence holders received access to water held in individual accounts prior to the plan commencement, which will carry forward and be available under this new plan.” “Unregulated and alluvial water sources in the Belubula catchment are covered under the Water Sharing Plan for the Lachlan Unregulated and Alluvial Water Sources 2012. “Other groundwater aquifer types such as f ractured rock , porous rock and miscellaneous alluvium are addressed by separate groundwater sharing plans,” he said.

Under the Commonwealth Water Act 2007, this plan will be regarded as an interim water resource plan. The plan establishes a benchmark against which any changes under the Commonwealth’s proposed Murray-Darling Basin Plan may be addressed. “All water licence holders affected by these plans will shortly receive information on what the plan means to their respective activities for accessing water,” Ms Harriss said.

“This water sharing plan is about protecting the water sources, establishing environmental water rules, setting limits on extractions, enhancing trading and ensuring basic landholder rights to access water.” “The plan also enhances water trading and enables businesses flexibility to change and adapt to future demands and climatic circumstances.” Copies of the water sharing plan can be obtained from the NSW Office of Water website – www.water.nsw.gov.au

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FOR SALE mulch hay, small lucerne bales for garden $6/bale. Prime lucerne for horses etc $10/bale. Call 0428 443 244

FOR SALE Fridge/freezer 410 Kelvinator $200ono. Phone 02 6344 2490

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FOR SALE 1984 Millard poptop caravan. Rego til March '13. Gas cooktop & oven, 3 way fridge, double bed, full annex, no leaks, neat and tidy. $8,500 ONO. PH Steve 0428 532 984

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING the Annual General Meeting of the Age of Fishes Museum Inc. will be held at the Age of Fishes Museum, Cnr Gaskill & Ferguson Streets, Canowindra at 6.00pm Monday 12 November 2012, to which all members are cordially invited to attend.

FOR SALE Lucerne mulch $3 pick up from farm, or $5 delivered to town (minimum 5). Phone Ben on 0427 004 589

Melbourne Cup Prawn & Chicken Luncheon Tuesday 6 November

12noon - $25pp bookings essential

The Canowindra Hotel

110 Gaskill Street CANOWINDRA 02 6344 1407

Live entertainment this Saturday 27 October

The Bob Sutor Band

from 8pm

FOR LEASE Bedsitter available $90/week. Contact Canowindra Real Estate 02 6344 1083 FOR LEASE 1 b/room flat available $135/week

Contact Canowindra Real Estate 02 6344 1083

CANOWINDRA TOUCH FOOTBALL The first round of matches for Touch Footy are being held Monday 29 October. All teams are requested to have their players signed and registered by 6.15pm please so games can start on time. This is up to the team captain to organise. There are only 10 teams in this years competition. There will be a quick captains meeting straight after the 6.30pm game. Draw - Round 1 6.30 Mr Embroidery v St Edwards Rat Pack v S & S Tigresses v Rivers Road Ref duty: Central Motors, Fire Brigade

and Cargo 7.15 Central Motors v Cargo Belubula Butchery v Fire Brigade Ref duty: Mr Embroidery & Tigresses

FOR SALE Hyundai i30 2011 diesel 6 speed manual hatch CDS61D. Ice blue, cruise control fog lights, car mats & tinted windows, 17,000kms. $17,500 ONO ph 0428 764 593

CANOWINDRA CLAY TARGET CLUB It was a blustery wet morning, however conditions settled down in the afternoon for the shoot. Held at the Canowindra Clay Target Club on Eugowra Road Sunday 21 October, 33 shooters competed from Bathurst, Cowra, Orange, Goulburn, Yass, Forbes, Boorowa and local entrants. The first event was the 75 Champion of Champions which saw John Lawrence awarded winner, with: AA Grade 1st John Finn 2nd Paul Walchorn A Grade 1st Peter Taylor 2nd Peter Hayman B Grade 1st A Hodges 2nd S Laspina C Grade 1st M Taylor 2nd S Nash Overall John Lawrence The 25t Handicap results were: 1st Glenn McCallister (Orange) 2nd Rex Murphy (Boorowa) Overall High Gun for the day went to John Finn from Woodstock. Gun Club will be holding a Practice Day on Friday 16 November from 5pm with a barbecue tea afterwards. The monthly Club Day will be Sunday 18 November from 12noon.

FOR SALE 1 x 5,000LT Tankmasta cup & saucer water trough, half new price. Ph 0429 447 166

POSITION VACANT Senior wait staff wanted, RSA essential, weekend work only. Ph PJ's Wood Fired Pizza on 02 6344 2277

CANOWINDRA LITTLE ATHLETICS CLUB The Annual General Meeting held Friday 19 October saw this year’s committee elected: President - Jayson Clout; Vice President - Peter Stacey; Secretary - Kevin Smyth; Treasurer/Registrar - Leanne Stevenson; Tiny Tot Coordinator - Andrew Phelan; Tiny Tot Assistant/ Committee - Kathy Davis. Start time is set down for 4pm this Thursday 25 October at the Sports Oval. Tiny Tots are requested to go straight to Andrew when they arrive at the oval, and the older athletes will be supervised by Jayson and Peter. This year we will endeavour to send out a mass text if wet weather eventuates, so please make sure you have a mobile or text capable land line on your child’s registration form. Registration forms are not complete until the proof of age has been confirmed on the form: a birth certificate or clinic blue book are two of the accepted methods. See you all Thursday!

BUSHMAN'S BASH GOLF DAY In 2011 the Canowindra Golf Club helped raise $4,101 for Breast Cancer Network Australia with help from donations, sponsors and those who supported the inaugural Bushman's Bash Breast Cancer Day fundraiser. This year, Saturday 10 November will see 3 Person Ambrose teams tee off in nine and 18 hole competitions. The Bash in 2012 promises to be bigger and pinker than before. So register now to be assured of a hit by contacting the Golf Club on 02 6344 1342. It is only $20 per player, and you have to wear something pink of you will be fined!

FOR SALE 1976 Viscount caravan 15' x 8' unreg good condition, double bed, canvas awning $1,500 ONO. Contact 02 6344 1682

WINNER of the Catholic Women's Group raffle held Saturday 20 October for $100 IGA voucher was Bill Flannery.

CANOWINDRA WOMEN'S BOWLS Results of the three social games played on Tuesday 16 October are: Fours: Jean Roth, Joice McNaught and Betty Hodge defeated Doris Pfeiffer, Bobbie Turner, Diane Slattery and Ellen Petty 16-15. Jean played lead and second. In the Triples: Jenny Middleton, Dianne Mooney and Daph Bryant defeated Sheryn O'Malveney, Radka Tatterson and Christine Pickard 18-11; and Joy Beattie, Sandy McDonald and Nancy Morrow defeated Linda Miller, Marion Wilson and Libby Balcombe 24-8. The Lucky Draw was won by Betty Hodge with No. 4. The inaugural Jess Knight Shield Challenge held at Cowra 16-17 October was won by Mid-West District with 327 points, second was Central Western District with 301 points, Canobolas District came in third with 276 points, and Central Tablelands District was fourth with 244 points. Jess Knight's son Ron and his wife Gail were guests at the luncheon on Wednesday with Ron presenting the Shield to Mid-West District. Congratulations to all the players of Mid-West. Five teams from each district played. Jill Messenger, Moyna Rue, Gwen Haydon and Shirley Robson played on the Tuesday, and Margaret Gosper substituted for Moyna Rue on the Wednesday. In 2013 the Challenge will be held in the Canobolas District. Until next week, good bowling all. SSSShhhhiiiirrrrlllleeeeyyyy

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