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Snippets... Shearing: Amusu Theatre at Manildra will be screening a fantastic re-enactment of Tom Roberts painting "Shearing of the Rams". 72 blade shearers in action recreate the wool industry of the 19th century. Over 90 minutes of amazing scenes filmed at North Tuppal Station, the original setting of the painting. Cost is $10 for adults, kids $5 this Sunday 15 May at 2pm. Afternoon tea will be provided and all proceeds go to childhood cancer research. This is a Manildra Lions Club project. Parents: of year 12 students will have the opportunity of a three way inter-view early next week to review student achievement so far this year following the distribution of reports later this week. Careers adviser Mrs Bev Taylor will also be involved to ensure a matching of abilities and achievements with future career goals. Year 12 students will today receive a separate letter to take home to par-ents inviting them to book interviews through the front office for next week. Sports: Trust AGM on Monday night President: Barry Traves; Secretary: Julie Middleton; Treasurer: Ken Wil-son; with Tracey Lamb and Andrew Pull as board members. Netting: Central Motors NRMA at 91 Gaskill Street have had their bird netting up under their awning for over six months now and have noticed a marked difference on the cleanliness of the footpath and windows. Barry Heaslip from Inland Pest Management does a great job of installing it for your business or home, so give him a call on 0428 441 138 for a free quote. Mondays: Saffi is now open on Mondays to help you find that gorgeous new outfit you've been looking for. Also purchase your tickets there for the Winter Fashion Parade & Luncheon presented by Canowindra Lady Golfers to be held next Tuesday 17 May. Get in early, it's a great afternoon! Phone Liz on 6344 2888. Rotary: it is with intense disappoint-ment to report that the Rotary Club of Canowindra is closing. An auction of assets will be held Saturday 28 May, please see ad contained within. More info will be published next week.

READING KIDS HAVING FUN It’s on again…the ever popular Canowindra Community Reading Day! Following the huge success of last years Canowindra Reading Day, all the plans are in place for a fantastic Canowindra Community Reading Day 2011. The Canowindra Community Reading Day is on this Friday 13 May, at St Edward’s Catholic School in Tilga Street, starting at 9am, and finishing with a free sausage sizzle at 12:30pm. “The purpose of the Canowindra Community Reading Day is to promote the importance of literacy from birth. There will be loads of ideas and activities for families to help their child or grand-child develop their literacy skills.” said Kirstin Stevenson, Home-Start Cowra/Canowindra. Guest speaker will be children’s author, Myra Lim-Hurt. Myra is just 13 years old and her first book “All that I Am” was published in 2010! Myra was born in Sin-gapore, and now lives in Orange, NSW. She wrote "All That I Am" when she was ten years old, as a free-verse poem, a little girl, accompanied by her dog, con-templates the world through all her senses, and dreams of growing up. Myra will be reading her book and speaking about her experiences of the writing process. There will be a range of other activities on the day including face painting, pup-petry, puzzles, book readings, giveaways and gross motor activities. Everyone is welcome to attend – so grab a child or grandchild and bring them along for some free fun activities! The Canowindra Community Reading Day 2011 is a joint initiative of the Canowin-dra Child and Family Network and is sponsored by Home-Start Cowra/Canowindra, Cabonne Council Family Links and Canowindra Community Health Centre.

The Central West BranchThe Central West BranchThe Central West BranchThe Central West Branch of AFGW of AFGW of AFGW of AFGW

invite you and your friends to lunch at the Old Vic Inn, Canowindra

with guest speaker Christine Weston 2010 NSW Woman of the Year 12noon Sunday 22 May Please mail your acceptance with remittance by Monday 16 May Cost $40 Mrs Maureen Knight 26 Jerula Lane COWRA NSW 2794 Ph: 02 6342 2435

Bookings are filling fast for

Christmas in July Get your group together and book early to assure your table full of cheer!

Rotary Club of Canowindra Inc

is closing! ABN 74 095 755 614 not GST registered

Notice of Public Auction Place: rear of 37 Ryall Street

Canowindra Date: Saturday 28 May 2011 Time: 11am Items for auction: � Stihl chainsaw 65cc (near new) � Mobile coolroom � Log splitter � Projector for a computer � TV/DVD player � Old Canon printer (colour) � Laser printer later model � A3 laminator � Digital camera � Tables & sundry items � BBQ & gas cylinder � Large Christmas Stocking

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A wife asks her husband, "Could you please go shopping for me and buy one carton of milk, and

if they have eggs, get 6!" A short time later the husband comes back with 6 cartons of milk. The wife asks him, "Why the hell did you buy 6 cartons

of milk???" He replied, "they had eggs."

TRADING HOURS

Monday - Friday 7:30am - 6pm

Saturday Sunday 8am-12:30pm 8am-12noon

41 Gaskill Street Canowindra

02 6344 1441

A development application has been approved by Cabonne Council, subject to conditions, for the construction of three detached villas in Preston Street, South Canowindra. As part of Habitat for Humanity NSW projects for low cost affordable housing, this development has caused quite a stir locally. There has been some speculation that the structures would be similar to wartime "Nissen" huts, however a spokes-man for Habitat for Humanity has denied this completely. It was suggested that people who wish to view completed Habitat projects should visit the three Habitat homes in Eungella Place Orange. In the report submitted to the Cabonne Council Environmental Services and Sustainability Committee Meeting held on Monday 4 April 2011 there were a number of local concerns regarding the development application, including: Concerns over the size and number of proposed villas; loss of privacy for the next door neighbour, and no provision of fencing along boundaries; the proposed construction materials and colour scheme; the proposed architecture could be “eye sores” or unsightly and out of place; poor maintenance of the rear lane access by overuse and vehicles associated with the site; drainage issues associated with the site and street in general; and visibility of water rainwater tanks from the street. These issues were addressed by the committee as follows: based on the occupancy rate of 3.3 people per three bedroom dwelling, the proposal's three villas on a site area of 2,060m² equates to 9.9 persons, which is significantly less than the 16 people permissible under the Policy’s guidelines. The proposal does not exceed 50% of the area, as the total site coverage equates to approximately 30% which includes the three villas in addition to the driveway and parking area.

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Get rid of cockroaches, spiders, termites and other pests!

Call Barry Heaslip at

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Spider service $180 (GST inc) conditions apply

Treating all pests

0428 441 138

To the editor... So often we only hear of unkind acts and deeds in news stories and I would like to report a special kindness shown me in my time of need. On 28th February I was involved in a car accident in Orange and our new Suzuki had to await major parts from Japan which were delayed by the sad and tragic events caused by the tsunami. I live in Orange during the week and come ‘home’ to Canowindra on the week-ends. In the quick second it takes to have a car accident the incredible stress of no car to transport my daughter, our German exchange student and myself, was placed upon me and the cost of hiring a vehicle for 8 weeks loomed as an expensive reality. A very kind gesture was made by Sue and Michael Whiteley to loan us their car while they were on holidays. Thank you to the Whiteley Family. Judith Selby, Canowindra

From Saturday 14 May, we will be closing each night at 6pm until Spring.

Sunday closing time remains the same at 5pm.

Canowindra Bottle Shop

13 Blatchford Street

02 6344 1207

Significant landscaping will address the issues of privacy and visual impact from the streetscape and will include ‘canopy trees’ along the western boundary and adjacent to the driveway. To further address neighbour concerns, boundary fencing to a height of 1.8m would be required on the western boundary as a condition of consent. The land is located within an established residential area and the proposal is considered to be compatible with the surrounding land uses within the locality. The proposed design is contemporary in nature however, is not considered to have a detrimental impact upon the surrounding locality. The colour schemes for each house is to be different from each other so as to reinforce their unique identity and to complement the street-scape, with roofs not to be reflective. Access is currently gained via an existing driveway located off Preston Street, the proposal does not include the provision of any new access points to the site. An upgrade of the existing access point for safe and practical access is provided to the proposed development. Already partnered with a couple of local families, Habitat is looking forward to working with the community to ensure the acceptance and embracing of the project. Families moving in to the homes have to be willing and able to contribute 500 hours of ‘sweat equity’ in building their home, including basic skills and financial training; as well as other essential criteria. If you would like to get involved with Habitat for Humanity NSW there are lots of opportunities available through both gift-in-kind and financial support, volunteering (skilled and unskilled roles, on and off site positions) and helping to advocate for safe, decent, affordable housing in the local region. Go online at www.habitat.org.au for more information.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 May starting 10am each day.

You must have appropriate sturdy footwear & gloves, also

if you are able to bring along some basic gardening tools

(shovels, rakes, wheelbarrows, whipper snippers etc) it would be very helpful.

There is still time to volunteer, many hands make light work!! Contact Alan Shepherd On 02 6344 1695 after 5pm

� Mandarins $3kg � Local celery $2bunch � Whole local butternuts $2ea � Cooking tomatoes $2kg Phone orders: 6344 1011

This week’s

Specials at

tasteCanowindra 42 Ferguson Street Canowindra

open Mon - Fri 10am-4pm and from 8am weekends. Enjoy lunch from 12-2pm and coffee & cake all day

come in and see the works

of Joanne Kunkel

Friday 13 MAY 7pm

Voodoo black magic of

Arabesk free wine tasting

3 course meal & show + coffee with our stars

only $75pp

www.tastecanowindra.com.au

or phone 02 6344 2332

Pumpkin & Gorgonzola Penne

1kg butternut pumpkin, peeled, deseeded, cubed

2tbsp olive oil 250g pasta penne 150g Gorgonzola (blue cheese) 100ml light thickened cream 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

Preheat oven to 200°c. Coat pumpkin in olive oil & place on baking tray. Roast for 45 minutes or until tender. Keep warm. Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling water as per directions on pack. Drain & return to pan. Place gorgonzola & cream in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring often, for 3 minutes or until cheese melts & the mixture is smooth. Sea-son with salt and pepper. Add the pumpkin & sauce to the pasta and combine. Divide among serving dishes. Sprinkle with the walnut to serve. Tip: chop some fresh sage leaves finely over the dish with the walnuts. Serves 4

VISIONS OF FASCINATION River Bank Gallery invites you all to their new exhibitions opening night this Saturday 14 May 2011 from 6:30pm. A scrumptious supper will be available from Teapots & Tiaras and coffee, tea and sweets will also be available. The People's Choice "Visions of Canowin-dra" exhibition is a new opportunity for artists near and far to submit their work. Come along and see some beautiful works from Katalin Nagy with her "Facination with Colour" exhibition, and vote for your favourite "Vision of Canowindra".

ARABESK ARE BACK TO FILL YOUR SOUL Arabesk are back at taste and ready to delight your senses, playing a brand of music that is often described as Gypsy Soul. For those wishing to embark on a journey of musical exploration not ruled by any cultural boundary, they guarantee to put some real “gypsy” in your “soul”. An added bonus this year Michael Shafran will be the attendance, an established food and wine journalist based in Sydney and who makes regular appearances in Melbourne and New York. Michael contributes to MasterChef Magazine, The Foodies’ Guide to Sydney, SBS Food, OutThere and other well-regarded food and travel magazines and websites such as his blog gosstronomy and currently head of content for www.theagendadaily.com Now the last time that Arabesk came to Canowindra they played to a sold out venue at taste, so make sure you book your tickets now to avoid disappointment on the night. Arabesk have adopted many international sounds and moulded them into their own unique style, a musical journey of discovery that has taken them from the tradition-steeped back streets of Eastern Europe to the bustling bazaars of Turkey. Added to this worldly brew are a list of influences that include luminaries such as guitarist Django Reinhardt, jazz drummer Elvin Jones, tango master Astor Piazzola and bassist Stanley Clarke. Originally formed in 2003 Arabesk includes Veren Grigorov (violin/viola), Rob Shannon (guitar/d’rrbuka), Calvin Welch (drums/percussion) and bass player for this gig is Rory Brown. Free wine tasting, three course meal & show plus coffee with our stars is only $75 per person. Bookings are essential by phoning 02 6344 2332 or online at www.tastecanowindra.com.au

Canowindra Lady Golfers present their 2011

Winter Fashion ShowWinter Fashion ShowWinter Fashion ShowWinter Fashion Show & Luncheon

Tuesday 17 MayTuesday 17 MayTuesday 17 MayTuesday 17 May 12 for 12:30pm Fashion from Saffi & Ruby Red Dress tickets $20pp available from the Golf Club or Saffi RSVP Saturday 14 May to avoid missing out

VINTAGE SHOP COUNTERS Lovely old-fashioned glass shop counters which have been used for displays in Canowindra Museum are now surplus to needs. They are being offered to the local Canowindra community before being advertised more widely. Various sizes approx. 1.5–2m long. These counters are free to a good home although a small donation to Historical Society funds would be appreciated. The Museum is open Tuesdays 9-12 & Saturdays 10-12 or phone Anne on 6244 1817 to arrange an inspection time.

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proudly invites you to their exhibitions opening night

Saturday 14th May 2011 6:30pm to 9pm

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www.riverbankgallery.com www.davidisbester.com

Save the date… May 13: Cabonne Community Reading Day 10am @ St Eddies May 13: Arabesk @ taste Canowindra 7pm music & food to warm your soul 6344 2332 May 14: River Bank Gallery exhibitions 6:30pm to 9pm friends and family welcome.

Supper available. 6344 2778 May 15: Amusu Theatre Manildra 2pm "Shearing of the Rams" at North Tuppal Station.

$10 per adult, kids $5 Afternoon tea provided. Manildra Lions Club Project May 17: Winter Fashion Parade & Luncheon presented by Canowindra Lady Golfers

12noon @ Canowindra Golf Club. Tickets $20pp at Club or Saffi May 19: Canowindra High School P&C Meeting 5.30pm May 20: Debutante Ball 2011

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F IREWOOD splitting & slashing Ph Geoff Lark on 02 6344 1344

WANTED 2 horse extended straight load float in good cond & safe working order, no rust & good paint. Within 2-3 hours of Canowindra area. Price neg on condition. Please phone 0428 474 697

Rugby Union On Saturday the Canowindra Pythons hit the road for the first time this year to take on old foe the Blayney Rams. With the weather being possibly the best day for football in Blayney in many years the boys were keen to take the field. From the kickoff the Pythons were able to turn possession over and go straight on the attack and put plenty of pressure on the Blayney defence. With Adam Smith charging a clearing kick down from Blayney it appeared that Adam Nash had got to the ball first and ground it however the referee was not in a good position to award the try so gave Blayney a 22 drop out instead. This seemed to upset the Pythons and allow Blayney take control off the game and over the next 30 minutes put three converted tries and a penalty goal on the scoreboard. With only 5 minutes to go in the first half the Canowindra team seemed to wake up again and start play-ing some aggressive football, especially in defence, and put Blayney back on the back foot. The second half was a much better performance from the Canowindra boys with the whole team lifting to the level of football which they are capable of playing. However Blayney were up to the task of defending and the game was fairly evenly played, with both teams having opportunity to put some points on the board. Though Canowindra was the only team to score in the second half - just before full time Jayson Clout was able to put Adam Smi th in the gap fo r the young Englishman to barge over for the try. Tom Abbott slotted the extra 2 points to leave the score 22-7 in Blayney's fa-vour. Points for the day: Adam Nash got 3; Alex Myres got 2 for his usual tough and hard running game; 1 point went to Adam Grant and Nigel Knight. Players' Player went to Granty also. This weekend the Canowindra Pythons play host to the Orange Waratahs at the Sports Oval for a 3:15pm kick off. Bring a picnic and make a family day of it. Come and cheer the boys on and hope-fully get them back on the right side of the score board.

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David Etty

GARAGE SALE Sat & Sun 14/15 May 8am. 17 Preston St South Canowindra. Moving out, everything must go!

Canowindra Pony Club held a rally day on Sunday 1 May with a grand roll up. Pictured above are some of the children

playing soccer on their horses!

FOR SALE firewood, cut & delivered $100 per trailer load. Ph 0488 252 300

WINNER Red Cross raffle held Saturday 30 April. Green ticket C76 Ellen Norman.

Thursday 12 May 10am Peace Memorial Canowindra Saturday 14 May 6pm All Saints' Canowindra Sunday 15 May 8am St Matthew's Woodstock 9.30am All Saints' Canowindra 11am Cranbury

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

RUGBY LEAGUE Life memberships were awarded to John Slattery and Dick Marsh on Saturday. These two gentleman have over 90 years of involvement with the Tigers between them. Congratulations to them both. Woodbridge Cup Youth League Canowindra took on the Goannas in the youth league competition on Saturday and were on top from the opening minutes with Brydon Hughes scoring near the uprights. Canowindra maintained their dominance with Brendon Zahra scoring off a Dan Middleton kick. Shortly after Ethan Drennan scored under the posts, converted by Phil Tarrant making the score 14 -0. Phil Tarrant threw a great pass to Nick Willson who put the ball under the posts setting up the easy conversion or Matt McLean. Just before half time Blake Willson scored a good try which took the score to 26-0 at half time. Canowindra started making silly mistakes early in the second half but held strong keeping Grenfell out. Tom Roth scored to get Canowindra going forward again. Phil Tarrant scored off a great off load from Nick Willson. Canowindra finished with Harry Myers scoring under the posts. The final score was 52 - 4. Credit must go to the Grenfell club for fielding a team after lacking numbers in this age group and the under 16s for a number of years. This effort has allowed Woodbridge Cup to field 6 teams in this competition for 2011 a great achievement. League Tag: It was all one way traffic in the league tag, match with the Tigresses running out 13-3 winners over the Girlannas. Maddie Vitnell, Sally McLean and Jess Cantle were too fast for the opposition as the Canowindra girls dominated the day. First grade: The senior Tigers went into Saturday’s game with a host of stars out, and it certainly af-fected them, they were well short of fantastic. In a mistake riddled game the Tigers went down 28-24 in a game that was certainly there for the taking. Midway through the second half some tough play from Willie Lafolafo and Peter Pita lifted the Tigers giving them the momentum until it was snuffed out by Grenfell centre Junior Vatikani with a charge down and regather to score under the posts. For the Tigers they were best served by Peter Pita and Wally Gaeta who continually tried to give the Tigers some momentum. This week the Tigers travel to Cargo to take on the Blue heelers. With a 2pm kick off on Sunday The Tigresses take on the Blue Sheeler Pups at 1pm and the youth league side have the bye. Whats on: The Tigers have bales of Mulch Hay for sale. The cost is $3 per bale and we are happy to deliver them in Canowindra. Please contact Andrew Pull for orders and delivery 6344 2244.

JUNCTION HOTEL CANOWINDRA's OLDEST HOTEL Ph: 02 6344 1365

BANGAROO BISTRO OPEN 7 DAYS LUNCH 12 noon to 2.30pm DINNER 6.00pm to 8.30pm Pool comp every Thursday - 8pm start