Councillor Doyle claims vindication Cr Craig Doyle has claimed Gosford Council's decision to refuse a development application for a new dwelling at the Ferry Master's Cottage site in Wagstaf fe has been "vindicated" in the Land and Environment Court.

“Our view that this development was unsuitable for Wagstaffe has been upheld by the court,” Cr Doyle said.

Cr Doyle said the owner, Mr. Michael Hall, took Gosford Council to court to appeal the refusal of the development application (DA), which prohibited the erection of his development for the site.

The DA was refused initially on a number of grounds, including the existing cottage was the subject of possible heritage listing, the impact of the development on the heritage significance of the site, and whether the development was an over development of the site, said Cr Doyle.

Subsequently, the owner had t he co t tage demol i shed , coincidently on the same day as submissions closed for heritage listing.

Council in deciding to defend its refusal had to rely upon issues other than heritage, said Cr Doyle.

“Certainly the demolition caught everyone by surprise and we were all disappointed, but the refusal wasn’t all about heritage.”

Commissioner JS Murrell ruled: “On the basis of my merit assessment, the application fails for the reason that the design and consequential bulk of the building is not in keeping with the character of the Wagstaffe locality and it will adversely impact on the scenic quality of the area when viewed from Brisbane Water.”

Cr Doyle said he was very pleased with the courts decision and indicated that the matter did not end there.

“Council is still actively pursuing the prosecution against the alleged illegal demolition and

seeking maximum penalty if found guilty.

"The issue of heritage, and the

loss of heritage, on the coast are very important. Strong arm tactics will not be tolerated by our

community.” Media release, January 10

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The Ferrymaster's Cottage, Wagstaffe prior to its demolition last year

The Davistown ferry is expected to resume service shortly, according to the Member for Gosford Mr Chris Hartcher.

"The Davistown ferry is an invaluable service, taking senior citizens to Woy Woy to shop and allowing residents easy access to the Peninsula.

"Thanks to the residents, 400 of whom turned out at a public meeting I held recently to look at ways the Service could be restored, the process is now well and truly underway," Mr Hartcher said.

" I a m a d v i s e d t h a t expressions of interest for ferry

operators will close on January 18.

"I was pleased to learn that already there has been a lot of interest by service providers.

"This is no doubt a recognition of the popularity and regular patronage the ferry service has always had in the local community."

Mr Hartcher said that the Department of Transport had indicated it expected the successful operator should be known shortly thereafter.

"I am hopeful the service will resume in as short a time as possible," Mr Hartcher said.

Press release, January 11

Ferry service operators are sought

The Peninsula Community Drug Action team will hold an information forum on "Drugs - Shattering the Myths" on Thursday, February 7.

The forum for parents, young people and community members will be held from 7.30pm to 9.30pm at the Woy Woy campus of Brisbane Water Secondary College.

Hosted by Andy Maclean from 2GO, presentations will be made by Family Drug Support CEO Mr Tony Trimmingham, and Mr Paul Dillon from the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre of the University of New South Wales.

“We think we know everything there is to know

about drugs, but if I were to ask you 'what is a drug' would you be able to answer that?

"Most people would not," said Pastor John McCaskie, chair of the Peninsula Community Drug Action Team.

“People need to take the time to understand the issues around drug use.

“The key to dealing with drugs – is being informed,” said Pastor McCaskie.

Those attending the forum will have the opportunity to ask questions.

Light Refreshments will be served. Press release, January 11

Drug information forum

The Combined Peninsula Service Clubs will hold an entertainment night to raise funds for the Riding for the Disabled at the Everglades Country Club on Tuesday, January 29, starting at 6pm.

The feature entertainer is Gary Kirkby, better known as The Man from Snowy River, who will be supported by local singer and

guitarist Krystal Keller. Gary Kirkby plays guitar, sings,

cracks whips and tells stories in a characteristic Australian style.

Krystal Keller is establishing herself as a vocalist of the country-rock style, performing the standards as well as her own compositions.

Funds raised will be used to build and equip a new indoor arena at Somersby for Riding for

the Disabled. During the evening, a raffle will

be held of a quilt with a horse theme made by local quilter Jenny Brock.

Tickets at $28.50 are available at Nelson’s Chiropractic Centre, 80 Victoria St Woy Woy. Phone 4344 3599 for more details.

Press release, January 11

Night benefits disabled riders

Just a word of thanks to you for printing my story in your paper on November 6.

I am hoping this might help others that are victims of crime.

Do not be content when the police act with a "so what" attitude when you call them and don't hear any more about it.

I am pleading with these people to act as I did in a positive way to get results.

Write to the Premier Bob Carr, Minister of Police Mr Costa, Commissioner of Police Mr Ryan, Police Headquarters

Sydney, Chairman of Police Integrity, plus NSW Ombudsman 580 George St Sydney NSW 2000.

If this was to happen, I'm sure we would be able to get Woy Woy police station back to what it was with a couple of dozen police working from there.

The pot has to be stirred to let the powers that be know we mean business, this is what I did and got results.

Thanks again. W Moverley, Woy Woy

Welcome to edition 35 of Peninsula News As one of our many community activities, Peninsula News is

pleased to have become involved with the promotion and organisation of Australia Day activities on the Peninsula.

Being a community oriented publication, it is fitting and part of our aim to help create and promote community based activities of this type for the benefit of the area.

It has been particularly pleasing to see the response from the large number of community groups that have agreed to participate at short notice and it is hoped that the community will come out to take advantage of this special event.

The recent bush fires have again demonstrated how vulnerable we can be, living in a bush environment, and how volunteers will come together to respond to such an emergency.

This year’s Australia Day celebrations will focus on a one-off opportunity to thank the volunteers as well as the full time fire fighters and related groups for their efforts in keeping the fires at bay and protecting life and property.

A large turn out will let them all know how well they are appreciated.

It has also pleasing to see the response in general from the community towards this newspaper.

This edition sees an influx of letters from the community on a wide variety of issues making it a true forum.

Involvement, after all, is what makes a community. Cec Bucello, Manager

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The Rotary Club of Umina plans to hold another New Year's Eve fireworks display at Umina Oval next year, fo l low ing the success of this year's event estimated to have a t t r a c t e d 1 2 , 0 0 0 spectators.

Rotary Club president Mr Colin Keane said: "This was the third fireworks night and the club plans to hold the event again next New Years Eve."

Officially opened by Gosford mayor Cr Robert Bel l , entertainment included dancing displays by Lovetts School of Dancing and band recitals by No Exit and Go To Bed Jessica

A fireworks spectacular lasting 23 minutes was performed by Howard and Sons.

There was also face painting, mini jeeps and lots of stalls.

"Being alcohol-free, it was a great environment for families with children and Paviers Amusements added a carnival atmosphere with their dodgem cars, show bags and rides."

Mr Keane thanked major sponsors: Alan and Sandra East, Eagles Kitchen and Bathroom Centres, Gosford Council, Woy Woy Leagues Club, Umina Beach Bowling Club, Everglades Country Club, McDonalds Woy Woy and many local small businesses.

Press release, January 10

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A temporary litter boom will be installed in Correa Bay, Gosford Council's Coastline M anagement , Lagoon Management, and Coastal Planning (CLP) Committee has decided.

It also decided to collect data and look at the possibility of an education program targeted at reducing the level of litter at the source.

The committee reviewed a report prepared by the Manager

Flooding and Drainage and "expressed concerns" that the report did not address the potential siltation problem to Correa Bay in an area where there was a 0.1 per cent low water flow.

The committee requested more detailed information on proposals to deal with the potential siltation including priorities and proposed methods to stabilise creek banks.

A detailed proposed program of works to minimise siltation

entering Correa Bay was requested.

The committee asked the report include the proposed control methods, including channel design and revegetation, to stabilise creek banks in a low flood flow area.

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The NSW Rural Fire Service has asked Gosford Council whether it intends to dredge the entrance to Patonga Creek to maintain access for the Service's fire boat.

Gosford Council's Coastline M a n a g e m e n t , L a g o o n Management and Coastal Planning (CLP) Committee considered the request from Mr Arthur Owens for the fire service.

The committee recommended that "the Service should consider placing its Patonga boat on a trailer if ingress and egress to Patonga Creek is significant to fire protection operations in the area".

Mr Owens stated that the fire boat was housed in a boat shed with a ramp to Patonga Creek.

The Fire Service was reluctant to move the boat to another location for fear of not being able to access the creek to provide fire protection to properties on the western side of creek, he said.

The CLP committee minutes indicated that the possible future

dredging of the Patonga Creek sand bar would be considered when the Hawkesbury River Lower Estuary Process Study was undertaken.

If the study recommended dredging, the work would have to be "prioritised against other listed actions and projects", the committee was told.

It would be necessary to prepare an Environmental Impact Study, gain approvals and identify funding to undertake the works.

Experience suggested that even if dredging were approved, it could be years before it took place, the minutes noted.

It was also noted that the local office of the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service had its boat on a trailer.

T h e C L P c o m m i t t e e recommended that the NSW Rural Fire Service be advised it should consider placing its boat on a trailer.

Council agenda CL.070, December 4

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Correa Bay

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I would like to add to the "Kahibah Creek clearing to proceed" story in vour December edition.

While there will be some "clearing" of trees in Kahibah Creek it is important to get the whole story.

The clearing of trees was approved pending a walk of the creek by council engineers and environmentalists and some interested members of the public and one councillor (Cr Penton) to identify the scope of the works.

This walk became essential as most local residents are opposed to wholesale environmental destruction as has been recommended by council's engineers up until this point.

Resident reaction to the engineer's proposal led to Gosford councillors agreeing to commission an independent assessment of the Kahibah Creek environment documents and data that had been produced by Council and other consultants.

This assessment revealed that what the council engineers were planning to do was indiscriminate levelling of potential koala habitat (as defined by State Environment Planning Policy 44) and thus potentially illegal.

The independent assessment of National Environmental Consulting Services NECS recognising that we could have bo th Koa la habi ta t and u n r e s t r i c t e d f l o o d f l o w recommended in detail the trees

to be removed as: North East Bank - trees lower

down this bank will be removed (less than 3m high and around 50mm diameter).

South West Bank - virtually all large trees of around 100mm diameter will be removed.

This was what the councillors agreed to and the walk-inspection was carried out to identify the trees which fell within this definition.

We were able to save most of the larger Swamp Mahogany trees that comprise the potential Koala habitat and crucial winter flowering for the many native birds and mammals that rely on them for their existence.

Although some were lost as the eng ineers took a more conservative approach than residents thought necessary, resulting in some trees being condemned unnecessarily.

Some of the larger trees are below the flood level but they are few and well spaced.

With appropriate replanting along the top of the banks some of these trees will be able to be removed in future if they become a problem.

We now have a choice of establishing a link from the National Park to the rainforest area behind Umina Beach for all kinds of animals and people to enjoy.

In addition. council is soon to u nde r tak e en v i ro nm en t a l education in 2002-3 for this section of the creek.

Bryan Ellis, Umina

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There has been a considerable amount of community discussion regarding dogs on beaches recently.

Gosford City Council's Dog Exercise Areas Policy Advisory Committee has completed the majority of its policy formation process.

Council's Natural Areas Unit is c u r r e n t l y c o l l a t i n g t h e Committee's information and will publicly exhibit the document in April.

The Advisory Committee acknowledges the right of people to exercise their dogs on sections of beaches.

It also acknowledges the right of people to have access to beach areas free of dogs.

The draft policy seeks to

achieve a balance for a range of user groups, for people and dogs.

Most importantly, the policy formation process hasn't focused entirely an designation of areas b u t a l s o o n s i g n a g e , e n f o r c e m e n t , e d uc a t i o n , encou ragemen t , fund ing , cooperation, monitoring and maintenance.

The Advisory Committee next meets in late January 2002, while the information generated over the previous four months is collated.

The draft policy will then undergo a final review before being presented to Council for public exhibition and feedback. Cr Robert Bell, Gosford City Mayor

Dog discussion

I would like to take this opportunity to thank your correspondent, Paula Perry, for taking the time to visit the Bays Bush Care group during November, and for putting together the article that appeared in the P en i ns u l a N ew s o f December 4.

I would however like to make a couple of points relating to the article.

It is acknowledged that dumping of green waste into bush areas is a serious problem and one faced by most if not all Bush Care groups from time to time.

In regard to a preferred method of disposal for green waste, I would be more likely to suggest a properly constructed compost heap, for those that have the space, than the recently introduced council bins.

Within the space of a few months, a correctly managed heap will reward the owner with a r ich humus sui table for appl icat ion on vegetable gardens, around fruit trees and into garden beds supporting certain species of indigenous and exotic ornamentals.

More importantly, whilst I noted to Paula that the Bays Bush Care group was not in need of additional volunteers to ensure the viability of the group, I felt that the article implied that additional volunteers would not be welcome.

Nothing could be further from the truth and I invite any members of the community to contact me on 4342 3121, if they think they would like to join the Bays Bush Care group.

JR Lovatt, Woy Woy Bay

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Creek planned for animals and people

Save Our Central Coast Suburbs (SOCCS) has called for medium density zoning to be removed on the Peninsula immediately, following a recent decision to adopt such a strategy by Gosford Council)

According to SOCCS member Ms Shirley Drake, the Peninsula has seen houses, gardens and mature trees being replaced with villas and concrete over the past 15 years.

Despite rain on Saturday, December 8, 16 people walked Woy Woy streets to highlight these issues to citizens.

A reading of Denis Kevan's poem "Concreto" preceded the walk.

The main focus of the walk was to demonstrate how few trees remained for skin cancer protection, shade and coolness, said Ms Drake.

"Rainwater that once filtered into the water table now drains out to sea.

"Concrete and high brick fences cause radiant heat which necessitates the use of air conditioning."

She said these villas were "dumb buildings" because of these environmental problems they created.

To prevent more of them being built, strong development initiatives were needed.

"Unfortunately the State Gove rnment ' s Land and Environment Court and the Department of Urban Affairs and Planning policy have limited Gosford Council's interventive control.

"We need a State Government

which supports Gosford Council's desire to have less villas per site area and to improve building design.

"We need a council that has

the courage and the will to use its development controls, as did Ku-ring-gai Council."

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A new 24-hour guard service has been patrolling State Schools on the Peninsula during the school holidays.

This is the first time that a dedicated security service has been utilised for schools in the area and its primary job is to patrol education facilities.

"This new dedicated security service will mean that schools on the Central Coast will be better protected during the holiday period," according to Member for Peats, Ms Marie Andrews.

"It will mean a quicker response to suspicious activity and people who damage our schools will face severe penalties including up to 14 years' jail," she said.

The new service is in addition to random patrols by local security companies.

A trial of the dedicated security service by the New South Wales Department of Education and Training in September last year reduced the number and cost of incidents of vandalism occurring in Slate schools.

In addition to the security patrols around schools, Ms Andrews asked local residents to

be vigilant and immediately report suspicious activity at schools to police or the School Security Unit on 1800 809 604.

The dedicated security service now also covered nine other school districts: Bankstown, C am pb e l l t o wn , Fa i r f i e l d , Homsby, Liverpool, Mt Druitt, Penrith, Shellharbour and Wollongong.

The cost of the pilot service being extended to the Christmas school holidays was $630,000.

The patrol cars used by the dedicated security service were coordinated through a central monitoring station using a two-way radio system, said Ms Andrews.

If alanns occur, the dedicated mobile service could get to a school quickly, with or without local security companies.

The dedicated 24-hour patrols were still being trialled by the Department of Education and Training, she said.

"They are one of a number of strategies being investigated by the School Security Unit."

Press release, January 4

T h e t e n d e r f o r maintenance, security and safety services within the Peninsula CBDs in Woy Woy, Ettalong and Umina has been let by Gosford Council to itself.

Council's Director of Works Mr Stephen Glen recommended Gosford Council's own tender based on the criteria of assessment included in the tender documents.

The criteria were: Demonstrated capacity to fulfil

the requirements of the contracts.

Previous experience of a similar size and nature.

Competitive tender price. References from customers

that have, or are, currently using the services of the company.

Demonstrated performance in the area of Occupational Health and Safety.

The level of service tendered was two people for all services eight hours a day Monday to Friday and steam cleaning of paved areas.

Tenders were received from Gosford City Council, Tempo Services Ltd (Broadmeadow), Pound Enterprises Pty Ltd (Woy Woy), ACS Group (Erina), L u h r m a n n E n v i r o n m e n t M a n a g e m e n t P t y L t d (Thornleigh), Websters Australia Pty Ltd (Newcastle), AGS Group Pty Ltd (Kambah ACT) and Elite Protective Personnel Services.

G o s f o r d C o u n c i l h a s completed a six-month trial c l e a n i n g , s e c u r i t y a n d maintenance program for the Peninsula CBDs.

The contract is for a 12-month period.

Council agenda WK.078 December 4

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Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club celebrates its 80th birthday on January 29. Here, Robyn Carr presents a short history of life saving at Ocean Beach.

Following their return from active service in the Great War, a group of Woy Woy residents who commuted by steam train from Sydney, decided that due to its popularity, it was necessary to have a surf club operational at Ocean Beach.

From 1919 until 1921, these stalwarts informally patrolled Ocean Beach.

It is recorded that Ocean Beach Woy Woy, Ocean Beach Ettalong a nd Oc ea n Be ac h wa s corresponding with Head Centre, the then controlling body of surf life saving in Australia.

On 20 March 1920, a life saving demonstration was conducted by visiting lifesavers and officials.

The Gosford Times issue of 25 March 1920 reported in detail on this historic event. It was reported that “between 200 and 300 p e o p l e w i t n e s s e d t h e demonstration of Surf Life saving at Ocean Beach Woy Woy, on Sunday last. The weather was perfect and both local residents and visitors took a great deal of interest in the display."

The Ocean Beach Life Saving and Recreation Club, and the visiting team which consisted of leading members of several metropolitan life saving clubs arranged the exhibition.

Mr CHG Merrett, the Honorary Instructor-in-Chief of Surf Life Saving NSW, was manager of the team which was accompanied by DD McIntyre, the Honorary Secretary of the Surf Life Saving Association and R Middleton, A s s o c i a t i o n P r e s s Representative.

The President CR Staples welcomed the team. Charles Staples was a long-term councillor on Erina Shire Council and was president of many organisations on the Woy Woy Peninsula during this period.

He was also the local coroner. Messrs Merrett and McIntyre

spoke in glowing terms and suggested the Club “had a splendid beach for surfing and a

number of enthusiastic members of the right type to make efficient life savers.”

This was the catalyst for life saving on the Ocean Beach and the Central Coast.

At this demonstration, Mr Merrett referred to the “fact that municipal bodies around Sydney were doing everything to encourage the formation of life saving clubs on the beaches within their areas and to provide proper apparatus in the form of reels and surf boats. He pointed out that the Life Saving Clubs were doing humanitarian work in making the beaches safe for bathers and trusted that the Ocean Beach Club would receive all the support its efforts deserved.”

Whether it was through Merrett’s words or Cr Staples efforts, the council supplied materials for the construction of two amenities blocks.

The labour was supplied by “the Club” and Progress Association. In October 1921, amenities blocks were erected at Trafalgar and Sydney Avenues.

Reel and lines were also left at these locations.

These “apparatus” were utilised by the general public as well as “club members”, with differing degrees of success.

The council’s building inspector was at the April 1950 meeting and advised that a new clubhouse and shelter shed was proposed to council.

This vexing issue was protracted and it was some six years away from fruition.

In 1956, the required block of land was allocated and tenders were called for the erection of a clubhouse.

Member Jim Huntington was successful and stage one of the current clubhouse was erected and opened by Judge Adrian Curlewis.

The season of 1962-63 saw the club apply for a 30-foot extension to the clubhouse.

Again a protracted dispute was underway and again it took many years to resolve.

It was finally accepted by council to build on the Trafalgar Avenue side of the building.

The 30 foot extensions were

completed in 1968 after much financial and moral support from Rotary.

M o r e e x t e n s i o n s a n d improvements were made to the club during the following years with much support and heartache from the members - especially those who had gone guarantors for the loan.

The last addition to the clubhouse came with the magnificent balcony that was erected at the front of the clubhouse.

This balcony has become the centrepiece for many a function that is held at the club.

Formation While the club had been

operating informally for a couple of years, on Sunday 29 January 1922, a meeting was convened at Wal Dawson’s residence to “officially” establish Ocean Beach Woy Woy Surf Life Saving Club.

With President Charles Staples at this meeting, Wal Dawson, who was a past vice captain of Coogee Club, was elected as the inaugural secretary.

In attendance were Norm Heywood, Harold Murray, Alex Bourke and Don Monteith.

Wal Dawson was obviously an enthusiastic lifesaver, being secretary from 1921-22-23, treasurer 1923-28, captain in 23-24 and boat captain in 1928.

First award The first Bronze Medallion was

obtained by KG Henkel on 6 December 1925. He also was the first club member to obtain his Instructor's Certificate on 4 April 1926, when the first squad was put through for their Bronze exam.

This squad comprised A Bowker, Vic Henkel, J Morris, Noel Podmore, George Reeves and George Retford.

It was also in 1926 that the first surfboat “Poipus” for the club was launched.

Club colours It was during our first squad

exam that our association with F r e s h w a t e r S L S C w a s established.

The Su r f L i f e Sav in g Association on instructional work sent a team of members from Freshwater to Ocean Beach Woy Woy.

The team also took part in a surf carnival in which the prizes they won were pooled to purchase a cup for competition among Ocean Beach members.

I t was known as the “Freshwater Cup”.

Because of this involvement, and the association of the Coogee Club through their former Vice Captain, Wal Dawson, Ocean Beach adopted its club colours: the two blues of Coogee and the maroon of Freshwater.

Club takes shape During the following seasons,

one can only imagine the hardships that the membership must have endured, not the least of these was transportation.

Most complained of the road conditions or, more accurately,

the lack of road conditions. It was around this period that

the Great Depression started, which would have seriously limited the fund raising ability of t he c l u b m em be rs a n d supporters.

In 1938-39 it was decided to drop the Woy Woy from the title and thus the club became Ocean Beach SLSC.

Because of confusion with an “Ocean Beach” at Manly, the club became known as Ocean Beach-Broken Bay SLSC from 1939-40, the name kept until the mid-1970s, when by common usage it reverted to Ocean Beach SLSC.

From the late 1930’s until 1945, the club owed a great debt of gratitude to the women of the district filled the breach left by the departure of the young men of the community for active war service.

From newspaper reports, in the formative years, the membership embraced the concept of life saving, patrolling of the beach, competing strongly and having a strong social side to the club's activities.

From these early years until the present day, Ocean Beach SLSC can stand fast on the fact that no lives have been lost while patrols have been conducted on our beach.

Late night rescue There have been many an

instance where the skills of the members have been called upon outside of rostered patrols.

One such instance was in 1960.

At midnight on February 1, 1960, a crew comprising of Winston Riley, John Miles, Peter McAsh, Stan Rogerson and Morrie Hayes performed one of the most hazardous rescues undertaken by the club.

These members were called upon to row one and a half miles in mountainous seas to haul three people off a yacht “Thetis”.

For their efforts, the club received a £20 donation from the owner of the “Thetis” and the members each received a Merit Award.

Life membership

From all the members that have passed through the club, all look to the most prestigious award that the club can bestow a member: Life Membership.

This is awarded to members for continuous and outstanding service to the club.

In 1937, Mick Green was the first to receive this honour and since then 29 other members have been bestowed this award.

Junior activities On January 23, 1966, a

meeting was convened to form a Juvenile (or Nipper) club.

A committee to be in attendance to lead discussions were Paul Smith, Ray Benton, Peter Hay, Dick Huntington and Ron Callingham.

The Nipper club was formed and in 1972 Ian Redden was the inaugura l winner o f the “Outstanding Recruit” from the Nippers.

Ian was unbeaten during the year in the cadet sprint winning State and Australian Titles and he was placed second in the Beach Flags at the Aussie Titles.

The women in the club then formed the Ocean Beach Mermaids for all the girls.

A.Richardson and P.Kennedy were awarded Life Membership of the Mermaids for their dedicated work.

The two bodies joined together and became the Junior Activities.

Many a fine competitor and club member has come through the ranks of the Nippers and Nipperettes or what are now known as Junior Activities.

(Continued on page 7)

Competition Ocean Beach has always

continually been well represented in Branch, State, Australian and World touring teams.

Some years have been lean but overall there have been some outstanding competitors who have worn the colours of maroon,

History

Ocean Beach Surf Club celebrates 80 years

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Woy Woy printing

Ocean Beach SLSC clubhouse in 1926

Ettalong now has its own internet café thanks to proprietors John and Vanessa Bryant who opened for business last week.

The Travellers' Net-café, located next to the Ettalong Beach Post Office, has three computers available for public use as well as a spacious coffee lounge and a variety of locally produced art and craft for sale.

Started after their own travelling experience, the business is aimed at all travellers as well as the local market.

John and Vanessa have lived in Umina for three years and have received New Enterprise Incentive Scheme (NEIS) support to establish their business.

Vanessa has trained in the travel industry and visitor information areas.

They propose to add a wide range of tourist information in the café as a further service to the community.

The net-café opens daily except Wednesdays.

A large portion of one wall has been set aside for a mural depicting a local beach scene, however a mural artist to do the work has not been found.

Anyone interested should contact the shop.

Cec Bucello, January 12

(Continued form page 6) Competition Ocean Beach has always

c o n t i n u a l l y b e e n w e l l represented in Branch, State, Australian and World touring teams.

Some years have been lean but overall there have been some outstanding competitors who have worn the colours of maroon, sky and royal blue.

The most distinguished club representative was Paul Smith OAM.

Paul coached and managed various touring teams through all levels.

Paul was elected to the position of Secretary General of World Life Saving.

On a competitive level, there have been many Branch Titles, State, Australian and World Titles coming back to the Ocean Beach Surf Club.

In 1949-50, Keith Piconi obtained a State Medal for the Musical Flags (now known simply as Flags).

Warren Peters claimed our first World Gold medal in Hawaii in 1983 winning the Beach Sprint.

Another Gold came to the club in the unique event of Rescue Ball Throwing.

Mi c hae l F is her , Dav id Thompson, Bob Nash and Patrick Lyons won this event in Queensland and have the distinction of remaining current titleholders as the event was discontinued.

In 1984-85 for the first time, the club won the four-man Rescue and Resuscitation (R&R) at the Australian Championships, with the six-man team taking silver.

The team consisted of Steve Yeo, Fritz Van Aalderen (who still competes today and wins medals the Masters Division), Greg Price, Scott Riley and Grant Hayes.

Ian Lindsay and Steve Smith were added to make the six-man team.

The season of 1994-95 saw Ladies Boat racing introduced to the Branch.

The club's crew of girls, Donna Hannell, Judy Simonson, Dianne Williams and Diane Young, swept by Scott Hannell, took out the first Branch Title for this event.

In 1996–97, the club's Junior R&R teams emerged as champions with a win at the State Titles and silver at the Australian - a proud moment for their coach, and father to one of the children, Paul Smith.

The team was Daniel Lockwood, Dean Hillard, Anthony Trichter, Hayden Smith and Nathan Lakajev.

The team then went on to win the Australian Gold medal for the event in the seasons of 1997-98 and 1998-99.

Any visitor to the clubhouse can see these and other members who have been successful. Their pictures adorn the walls of the upstairs part of the clubhouse.

Women in the Movement

The season of 1980 saw women being admitted to full membership of the Surf Life Saving Association of Australia.

Until then, women could obtain an award but not be official members.

The first recipients of awards in Ocean Beach SLSC were Debra Moy and Therese Edgtton (Bronze Medallion) and Robyn Nash (Qualifying Certificate).

These awards were gained on the December 14, 1980, at The Entrance Beach.

That year saw another two qualifying certificates and seven bronze medallions awarded to women in the club.

F r o m t h e r e , w o m e n ' s m em b er s h i p has g rown considerable with many taking on executive positions within the club.

Social activities The basis of all clubs is the

friendships that are made and bring about the social side of a club and Ocean Beach is no different.

From the beginning, socials were a form of fund-raising.

Dances were held at Mick Green's hall in Trafalgar Av.

The members branched out into other areas such as soccer and table tennis competitions.

On October 6, 1961, a committee was elected to serve refreshments to members after Patrols on Sundays.

Today this practice still continues and is known as “Bottles”.

In the words of Ray Benton, this activity has kept the club closely knit and to the fore, socially as well a competitively.

Today In 1995, the constitution was

change to reflect the need to have the club administered by a board of directors.

The club was incorporated and is now known as Ocean Beach SLSC Inc.

The club has members as young as six years participating in the junior activities right as well as members competing in Masters competition.

Members can join as an active or an associate member.

Membership is open to everyone.

Robyn Carr, November 26

Flavours of the World come to the Peninsula

Umina beach

Old Pub

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Cafe Siri

Red Saffire

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Ghandi

Ocean Beach celebrates 80 years

Internet café ready to go

Net Café opens

Septic tanks at Patonga Creek, Bensville, Empire Bay and South Kincumber are to be replaced as part of a $133 million program

Member for Peats Ms Marie Andrews sa id the NSW Government would work with Gosford Council on the project.

“The NSW Government has made a special social program funding allocation of $30 million towards the priority sewerage project, while the rest of the costs

will be covered by Sydney Water, Hunter Water and Gosford Council,” Ms Andrews said.

“The Department of Land and Water Conservation will work with Gosford Council to prepare a sewer strategy for high priority areas on the Central Coast.

"These projects will be part-funded as a social program."

Ms Andrews said local families would also benefit from better and more reliable services.

“Replacing these old septic tanks will improve water quality in the Hawkesbury River and Brisbane Water,” she said.

Announcing the program, Premier Mr Bob Carr said the infrastructure investment was a big win for the environment.

He said Cabinet had approved the latest stage of the NSW Gove rnment ’ s $3 b i l l i on waterways package.

“It continues the State G o v e r n m e n t ’ s s t r o n g commitment to improving our environment and waterways,” Mr Carr said.

The Minister for Energy, Mr Kim Yeadon, said the decision to make these areas priorities for the sewerage program was based on advice from the Environment Protection Authority.

“The decision is based on assessments which show these areas are a priority for this infrastructure,” Mr Yeadon said.

“ In 1997, the Premier announced the $3 billion Waterways Package to address the problem of urban wastewater pollution.

“One of the key initiatives was connecting sewerage to various urban communities that have no reticulated sewerage service.”

Press release, December 18

Health

Page 8 – Peninsula News – 15 January 2002

Gosford skin cancer

Umina Mall pharmacy

Chem mart

During 2001, members of the Friendship Force of the Central Coast (FFCC), hosted and entertained a group of 25 members from Seoul, Korea, and from Las Vegas, USA, in the Peninsular area.

Some of the highlights of the visit by the Korean members were lunch at the garden centre at Ettalong where they were surrounded by an array of colour and perfume.

For some of them, this was their first taste of a cappuccino.

A boat trip of Brisbane Water, shopping, a family picnic with a game of cricket on the waterfront reserve off Brickwharf Rd and fish and chips and pelican feeding at Woy Woy, added to their tour.

As a bonus, Mike Whitney from Channel 7 “Sydney Weekender” was present to do a story on pelican feeding when they arrived.

Before the Korean visitors left the Central Coast for Seoul, a farewell dinner was held at which the Korean ladies, dressed in the i r na t ional cos tumes , performed traditional Korean dances.

In 2002, there will be members from Bristol UK and Napier NZ clubs visiting our area and an outward visit by FFCC members to Thailand and the Philippines.

The Friendship Force is an international, non-profit, non-sectarian organization, which

operates through 350 clubs worldwide in 58 countries in all parts of the world.

There are 24 clubs in Australia, open to all ages.

Friendship Force members travel overseas with home hosting, participate in social activities and friendships locally and overseas and learn of other cultures and people.

The Friendship Force of the Central Coast invites anyone interested in this sort of activity to consider joining.

Meetings, followed by supper, are held at 7pm at The Lions

Communi ty Hal l , Russel l Drysdale St, East Gosford, on the third Tuesday of February, April, June, August, October and December. At these meetings, plans are made for visits to overseas clubs and hosting activities for visitors from overseas clubs.

For further information please contact: Yvonne 4385 1444 or at crestyac@ozemail.com.au or visit the web on www.friendshipforce-aussie.org.

Carolyn Rogers, January 9

Jenny Bennett, Mr Yong Keun Kim (president of Seoul Friendship Force), Shelly McKay, Jak Joong Yoon and Carol Rogers

Koreans visit the Peninsula

Septic tanks to be replaced

The quality of water entering Correa Bay was monitored in four places, G o s f o r d C o u n c i l ' s Coastline Management, Lagoon Management, and Coastal Planning (CLP) Committee has been told.

There were no plans for add i t i ona l wa te r qua l i t y monitoring.

A report tabled by Council’s Environmental Engineer stated that water testing took place at the three major sources of water entering the western arm of Correa Bay, as well as at Everglades Creek.

Water was tested at Woy Woy Creek from Bulls Hill Quarry where the committee was told the Department of Land and Water Conservat ion had "assumed responsibility for a range of on-site controls".

Also tested was water from the closed quarry behind Woy Woy Abattoir and from the abattoir for wh i c h t h e E n v i r o n m e n t Protection Authority (EPA) monitored compliance with environmental standards.

Testing also took place on water from Woy Woy Tip via Tip Creek where the EPA monitored the council’s licence.

Everglades Creek, also known as “Bert" Drain, was tested by local Waterwatch (formerly Streamwatch) groups.

The committee was told that the Everglades Creek was subject to the affects of upstream residential development and would be affected by nutrient run-off resulting from the activities of the golf club.

Council Agenda CL.003, December 4

Testing stays

Modern Australian rock band Nitefall played at Woy Woy Leagues Club on December 8 to an animated audience.

The band is a trio of lead singer and showman John Mizzi and guitarist-vocalists Steve Stapleton and Steve Andrews.

The band covers a wide range of songs of Australian rock from the 80s and 90s.

They use sample sounds from such artists as Midnight Oil, The Angels, Matchbox Twenty, The Doors, Talking Heads, and The Rolling Stones to give their cover songs a more authentic and full sound.

With John being from Toukley and the two Steve's from Bateau Bay, the group has played the club circuit on the Coast for six years, performing at Budgewoi Soccer Club, Wyong Leagues Club, Avoca Leagues Club, and to large audiences of several hundred at Gosford Leagues Club.

John has overcome heart illness to sing on, having had open-heart surgery a year ago, vowing he would be back on stage afterwards.

The band is currently recording a demo CD, while continuing its regular cover song touring.

Davy C Green, December 9

The Central Coast branch of the Friends of the ABC (FABC) will participate in Australia Day festivities at Woy Woy.

T h e b r a n c h , w h o s e membership rose rapidly in the lead-up to the federal election, will run a stall at the waterfront.

The s ta l l wi l l provide i n f o r m a t i o n a b o u t t h e contributions the ABC has made and is making to Australia’s cultural life, entertainment and education.

"The FABC are staunch defenders of the ABC as an independent public broadcaster," according to media officer Mr Klaas Woldring.

"The organisation has been fiercely critical of inroads made by Government policies on the independence of the ABC, in particular the reduction to its funding and the removal of scores of experienced staff over the last 18 months by the previous MD," he said.

"The branch held several successful functions in Gosford late last year to alert the general public to the ABC’s severe problems.

Anyone wishing to assist with the stall should contact Harry Boyle at 4341 1070.

Media release, January 10

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Arts and Entertainment

Tiling plus

Dwyer

Ettalong Markets

Jayars

Club Umina

Nitefall playing at Woy Woy Leagues Club Photo - Davy C. Green

Nitefall plays at Woy Woy

ABC Friends hold stall

Volunteer training

A "Women's Survival Course" will be run next month at the Child Abuse Prevention Service in Umina.

The course will runs for six weeks and cover "How to be assertive and take care of your s e l f - e s t e e m " a n d " T h e challenges faced by mothers".

Some of the issues included are communication skills, being assertive instead of passive or aggressive, how to say no when you want to and learning how to

feel good about yourself. The Women's Survival Course

will be held at 50 Neera Rd, Umina, starting on Monday, February 11, from 10am to 12.30pm.

This course is free, with a $2 donation for photocopying.

Child care is available and parents are asked to bring a drink and a snack for their children.

For more information and to make a booking, ring 4343 1974.

Winsome Smith, January 8

News

Everglades

Jodi of Umina

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Terraces

Dry cleaners

Pictured: Central Coast Leagues Club Barbershop Choir perform with Krystal Keller

A night of music and entertainment at the Everglades Country Club has raised $4200 towards the $11,000 cost of a "braillewriter" for local blind students.

The night was organised by the Rotary Club of Woy Woy on Friday, November 23.

The event featured the Central Coast Leagues Club Barbershop Choir and a local blind musician Krystal Keller.

Both the choir and Krystal donated their talents to the cause.

The choir sang a range of

songs all arranged in the barbershop four-part harmony.

The songs ranged from the golden era of the barbershop choir, songs popular in the 20s such as those of Al Jolson, to some modern popular songs.

They included arrangements of some Australian popular songs such as “I still call Australia Home”.

The barbershop singers performed both as a choir of 40 members and in smaller groups of four.

Krystal performed a range of modern country and rock songs.

The highlight of the night was the encore. Krystal and the full

choir preformed together: “The Rose”.

A raffle was drawn and the winner received a gold and diamond ring that was created and donated by talented local jeweler, Keith Ramsden.

The club thanked Kay Williams and John Greenway, Don Tee, the Central Coast teachers, the choir, Krystal, Everglades Club, the Rotary Club of Umina, and local media outlets, including Peninsula News for their support.

The club is still accepting donations which should be sent to the Secretary, Woy Woy Rotary, PO Box 175, Woy Woy NSW 2256

Money raised for braillewriter

Booker Bay resident Mr Chris Henderson has won a computer valued at $1899 a f t e r s h o p p i n g a t Retravision in Umina.

Every Retravision customer in NSW and the ACT who made a purchase during November had the chance to win one of 30 IBM NetVista Series computers, packaged with a Lexmark Z32 Printer and Microsoft software.

Umina store owner Mr Alan Hardy was delighted that that one of his customers was selected as a winner.

"You hear about competitions all the time but you rarely hear of someone local winning and we are thrilled one of our customers was lucky," said Mr Hardy.

"The IBM computer and

Lexmark printer package is suited to home use as an educational tool for the kids, for business use or to play the latest games, providing fun for the whole family."

Upon picking up his prize, Mr Henderson also received a bonus memory upgrade to 192MB.

" P r o v i d i n g t h e l a t e s t technology in areas such as computer, communications and audio visual systems products has been a major focus for Retravision stores," said Mr Hardy.

Umina Electrical Discounts Retravision is a locally owned and operated business and is located in West St, Umina.

Press release, December 19

Chris wins computer

Women's survival course

The Peninsula Women's Health Centre is conducting training for women wishing to become volunteers.

An introduction session will be held at the center at 20a M c M a s t e r s R d , c o r n e r Commonwealth Av, Woy Woy, on February 7 from 10am to

1pm. Health education worker Kate

Bradfield will be holding a question and answer session for interested parties and existing volunteers will be attending to give some insight into the role of volunteer.

Handbook, January 10

At many times in history the term "New Age" has been used to describe the expected change in thinking.

This was usually during a time of reform, the passing of a century or even a mayor change in political control.

Currently the changing global situation makes the New Age description very accurate.

With the turn of the millennium the world waited in expectation for some miraculous change to come from an external source.

After the events of September 11 processes that were in place prior to the trade centre attack have come about.

Namely the introduction of the Euro Dollar, the American invasion of Afghanistan, the seemingly inevitable move toward a one world government and a global currency.

The attack on the World Trade Centre meant that citizens of all countries have embraced the idea of governments basing policies on benefits for the majority of humanity, rather than serving the needs of individual countries.

We have come to realise that the changes will come from within rather than without.

It is highly likely that in this present "New Age" we will see the reform of not only the monetary system but also the profit and loss economy.

In the future there will be no desire for one party to profit from the other party's loss.

W i t h a d v a n c e d S p i r i t u a l understanding we will come to realise that by using the Supply and Demand/ Profit and Loss system we continually create an imbalance that the universe is constantly trying to adjust, this creates upheaval, conflict and war.

With all reform there are those that seek to profit and those who are uncomfortable with the change.

A period of uncertainty will be replaced with a long future of co-operation.

At this time we require strong leaders who are charismatic in their ability to explain the benefits of

change and the necessity of the ''New Age".

Most would be ready to agree that the old ways of thinking, that seek individual gain at the expense of the collective benefit are no longer appropriate.

With advanced technology, communication and travel, the global village grows smaller.

We readily accept that we are all one people and the barriers of country borders seem less appropriate. Just as we have come to realise that in order to have a healthy body we must look at the entire metabolism and approach our health in a holistic way, so to have a peaceful earth we must look at the global situation and not neglect any little corners.

We will come to understand that

our societies cannot be healthy unless we treat mother earth will respect.

For many ages the mystics have used the phrase "as above so below" in order to have a healthy, peaceful world we must have apply the same adage in our societies, our families, and our hearts.

Each one of us can contribute to the "New Age" by cleaning up our own act and making peace with those around us.

I look forward to the "New Age" and embrace the future with excitement, ready to make the necessary changes to bring about long standing peace on earth.

Whether we are in New York, Kabul, Brussels or the Woy Woy Peninsula, we are all an equally important part of the picture.

Mary Holstein, January 11

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New Age Advertising Feature

Natural therapies

Esmerelda

Zelda

Drumming

Gnostic

Juni Turner

Belly dancing

New Age means change in expected thinking

Some ducks pause outside Gnostic Mana cafe in Woy Woy

Gnostic Forest proprietor Mary Holstein believes New Age thinking is particularly important to the contemporary world. Here she explains why.

What’s on in and around the Peninsula i Compiled by Winsome Smith Following is a comprehensive listing of events planned for the Peninsula over the next four weeks.

To have information about your group's events and activities included, let us know by fax, email, or post, or drop in to our office.

Contact details and deadline date are shown on page two.

DAILY EVENTS Visitor Information Centre,

Watersedge Gifts and Souvenirs, 18-22 The Boulevarde, Woy Woy.

Enq: 4341 2888 Woy Woy Pelican Feeding , 3pm

Pelican Park, Fishermans Wharf.

WEEKLY EVENTS

EVERY FRIDAY Woy Woy Leagues Club, free

entertainment, Players Lounge 5.30pm.

Men’s 18 hole Golf event, Everglades Country Club.

Active over 50s classes, Aqua-fitness, Woy Woy Pool, 10.00am.

Enq: 4349 4800 Ettalong Senior Citizens Club

activities: Linedancing– 9am; Bridge– 12 noon; Painting– 9am Enq: 4341 3222.

Peninsula Pastimes Ettalong Baptist Church, Barrenjoey Rd. 10 am, (in school terms), $1.50 incl. Morning tea. Creche Enq 4323 2493

Grocery Grab Game Show, Ettalong Memorial Club, 1.30pm

Enq: 4341 1166 Brisbane Water Bridge Club

Ocean Beach Surf Club. 12.30 pm Enq. 4341 0721

14+ yrs Boxing/sparring ( gym) 5.30 pm PCYC Enq 4344 7851

EVERY SATURDAY

Free bike tours every Saturday . 2pm Ettalong Bike Shop, your bike or hire a bike. All fitness levels catered for. Enq:4341 3906

Cash Housie St Mary's Hall, Ocean View Rd Ettalong 7.30pm – 10. 15 pm Free Tea and Coffee. Cash Prizes

Enq: 4369 0626. Social Bingo Progress Hall, Woy

Woy Rd at 12 noon Cabaret dance & floor show, 8pm

free, Everglades Country Club, Dunban Road, Woy Woy

Evolution Nightclub , Ettalong Beach Memorial Club 10pm.

Classic Night Spot – over 30’s, free 8pm, Live band plus Dj, Woy Woy Leagues Club

Men’s 18 hole golf event; Men’s triples bowls 1pm; Everglades Country Club.

Old Time & New Vogue Dancing; 1pm, Pat Walsh organist, Ettalong Beach Memorial Club Enq: 4341 2156

Dancing, 2pm, Ettalong Senior Citizens Club, Enq: 4341 3222

Bridge, 12.30pm, Ocean Beach Surf Club Enq: 4341 0721

EVERY SUNDAY

Children's entertainment Ettalong Beach War Memorial Club 11.30am Clowns, jumping castle, disco, $2. Children must be chaperoned.

Free Jazz or duos 4pm, Players Lounge, Woy Woy Leagues Club.

Mixed and men’s 18 hole golf; men’s bowls pairs-9.30am; mixed triples bowls-1pm; Everglades Country Club.

Champagne Breakfast, 9am, Game Show 10am, Ettalong Memorial Club, Enq: 4341 1166

EVERY MONDAY

Ettalong/Umina Lions Bingo 10.30am Ettalong Memorial Club, Cash Prizes. Enq: 4342 1352.

Outreach Crisis Recovery Group 7.30pm Rear Hall, Anglican Church 151 Blackwall Rd Woy Woy. Addiction, dependency & crisis help.

Enq: 4325 3608. Free Punters Choice Race Game,

Ettalong Beach Memorial Club, 12.30pm, Enq: 4341 1166

Free bingo Woy Woy Leagues Club. 11am.

Mahjong Pearl Beach Progress Hall, 3pm Enq: 4341 1243

A c t i ve o ve r 50s c l as s e s , Aquafitness, Woy Woy Pool, 1.30pm. Enq: 4349 4800 Gentle Exercise, Ettalong Fitness City, 10.30am & 11.30am, Enq: 4341 3370; Ettalong Senior Citizens Centre, 1pm, Enq: 4341 3222.

Ettalong Senior Citizens Centre activities; Dancing- 9am; Indoor Bowls- 9am Mahjong- 1pm;Fitness 1pm Enq: 4341 3222.

Boxing/fitness training, 3.45pm-U14, 4.30 pm 5.45 pm-14yrs+,Tae Kwon Do 7.00 Circuit Boxing (girls) PCYC, Enq: 4344 7851

Child and Parents Support Service (CAPS), coffee and chat, 10am, 50 Neera Rd, Umina 24 hour Enq: 4343 1911

Bridge Ocean Beach Surf Club. 12.30 pm Enq 43410721

Killcare Wagstaffe Playgroup at Wagstaffe Community Hall every Monday morning during school terms. Enq 4360 2065

Fairhaven Cash Housie Umina Beach Bowling Club, Melbourne Ave., Umina 7.30 pm Enq: 4325 3608

Bingo Umina Beach Bowling Club Melbourne Ave., Umina 11 am Enq 4341 2618

Card Club 500 1.00 pm Ettalong Memorial Club

EVERY TUESDAY

Boxing/fitness training U/14 yrs 4.30 pm 5.30 pm 14+ boxing/fitness (gym) PCYC Enq 4344 7851

Free Bingo , Woy Woy Leagues Club. 11am.

E t t a l ong P e l i cans Mas t ers Swimming Club Woy Woy Indoor Heated Pool, 7.45pm Enq: 4360 1220

Ladies Golf, 18 hole stableford, 8am; Ladies outdoor bowls , 9.30am; Everglades Country Club.

Active over 50s classes, Gentle Exercise, Ettalong Fitness City, 8.00am, Enq: 4341 3370.

Ettalong Senior Citizens Centre activities; Ladies Indoor Bowls- 9am; Handicraft- 9am; Cards- 12.30pm; Tai Chi-9am. Enq: 4341 3222.

Have-a-chat meeting 10am, Discussion Group, 11am, Rumikin or cards, 1pm, School for Seniors, Peninsula Community Centre. Enq: 4341 9333, Judo, Seniors/Women, 6.30pm $3 Enq: 4342 4121.

Killcare Wagstaffe Playgroup at Wagstaffe Community Hall every Tuesday morning during school terms. Enq 4360 2065

Car Club Euchre 7.30 pm Ettalong Memorial Club

EVERY WEDNESDAY

Bridge Ocean Beach Surf Club. 9.30 am and 7.30 pm Enq 43410721

Social Bingo Progress Hall, Woy Woy Rd at 12noon.

Peninsula Choir rehearse 7.30pm St Andrews Hall Umina.

Pearl Beach Play Group 10am Pearl Beach Progress Hall

Enq: 4342 7182 Brisbane Waters Scrabble Club,

Woy Woy Meals on Wheels Hall, 6.00 pm - 10.00 pm New players welcome.Enq: 4341 9929

Men’s 18 hole golf event; Men’s triples bowls , 1pm. Everglades Country Club.

Active over 50s classes, Gentle Exercise, Ettalong Fitness City, 8.00am, Enq: 4341 3370, Ettalong Progress Hall, 9am, Enq: 4385 2080; Ettalong Senior Citizens Centre, 1pm. Enq: 4341 3222; Woy Woy Bowling Club, 10am, Enq: 4341 7598.

Ettalong Senior Citizens Centre activities; Indoor Bowls- 9am;Fitness 1pm Leatherwork- 9am; Table Tennis- 9am; Bridge– 12 noon. Enq: 4341 3222.

Darts competit ion, Ettalong Memorial Bowling Club, 7pm Enq: 4341 0087

Oil Painting, 9am Multi-craft needlework 10am, School for Seniors, Peninsula Community Centre,

Enq: 4341 9333 Ladies BJP School of Physical

Culture, 8.30pm, $3.50, Peninsula Community Centre, Enq: 4342 3747.

Playgroup 10.00 am Boxing/fitness training, 4.30 pm U14, 7.00 pm circuit boxing (girls) PCYC, Enq 4344 7851

Mega Raffle , Ettalong Memorial Club, 2.30pm, Enq: 4341 1166

EVERY THURSDAY

Scrabble Progress Hall, Woy Woy Rd 12.30pm.

Old Time Dance Umina Community Hall, 1.30pm $2 Enq: 4341 3604

Gala Day Everglades Country Club, Dunban Rd Woy Woy

Tai Chi , Pearl Beach Progress hall, 9.30am Enq: 4341 1243

E t t a l ong P e l i cans Mas t ers Swimming Club Woy Woy Indoor Heated Pool, 7.45pm Enq: 4360 1220

Free morning brunch, 11am, Woy Woy Leagues Club.

Ladies 18 hole golf event; Everglades Country Club.

Active over 50s classes, Ballroom Dancing, 10.00am. Ettalong Beach Bowling Club Enq: 4340 1057, Gentle Exercise, Ettalong Fitness City, 10.30am &12 noon, Enq: 4341 3370.

Ettalong Senior Citizens Centre Activities; Dancing- 9am; Indoor Bowls- 9am; Table Tennis- 12.30pm; Fabric Painting- 9am; Cards– 12noon.

Enq: 4341 3222 Australiana, 10.30am, School for

Seniors, Peninsula Community Centre, Enq: 4341 9333, Judo seniors/women $3, 6.30pm, Enq: 4342 4121

Female Boxfit class, 9.30am: (child minding): 10.30 am Tap Dancing, 5.30 pm 14+ Boxing/fitness 7.15 pm: Circuit Boxing PCYC, Enq: 4344 7851

Game Show, 10.30am, Ettalong memorial Club, Enq: 4341 1166

Bridge Ocean Beach Surf Club. 12.30 pm Enq 4341 0721

Line Dancing Umina Beach Bowling Club, Melbourne Ave., Umina 9.30 am. Enq 4341 2618

PCYC Doubles Pool Comp 5.00 pm 14+ boxing/fitness (gym) 5.30 pm. Girls boxing class 7.00 pm

Car Club Euchre 1.00 pm Ettalong Memorial Club

EVENT CALENDAR Tuesday January 15 Arthritis Foundation 10 am (3rd

Tues) Meals on Wheels Hall Enq 4342 1790 Gosford City Sub-Branch, National

Servicemen’s Association of Australia. No. 1 on the Coast. Parade (3rd Tues) Davistown RSL 1930 hours. Enq 4369 5236

Library Bookmobile, Kil lcare Heights cnr Scenic Rd & Beach Dr. 10.35am; Wagstaffe Community Hall 11.00am.

Wednesday January 16 Woy Woy Older Women's Network

2pm Woy Woy Leagues Club Special Meeting "Directions for Wellness". Enq 4324 4273.

Ettalonga Umina Lions Club 6.30 pm. Woy Woy Leagues Club (3rd Wed)

Ettalong Umina Lions Club 6.30pm Woy Woy Leagues Club (3rd Wed).

Ettalong Beach Arts & Crafts market, Ettalong 9am (3rd Wed).

Bays Progress Assoc., Bays Hall, Woy Woy Bay Rd. 7.30pm (3rd Wed)

Enq: 4341 1070 Thursday January 17 Clinic, (3rd Thur) Peninsula

Women’s Health Centre, Enq: 4320 3741

Library Bookmobile Daleys Point, Peridon village, 10.15 am Empire Bay

Post Office 11. Am Bensville local shop 11.30 am

Friday January 18 Ballroom Supper Dances. 7.30 pm,

Ettalong. All ages. Professional teaching avail. (3rd Fri) Enq 4344 5432

Free movie, 8pm (3rd Fri), Everglades Country Club.

Saturday January 19 Jazz in January. Pearl Beach

Arboretum, 2.30 pm. Su Cruickshank. San Francisco Jazz Band. Sweet Mischief. Bookings 4343 1455, 4341 5053

Sunday January 20 Brisbane Water Cage Bird Society.

10 am. South Woy Woy Progress Hall Woy Woy Rd. , (3rd Sun)

Enq: 4341 6842 Monday January 21 NSW Transport Auth. Retired &

Former Employees Assoc, Brisbane Water Branch, Ettalong Bowling Club, 2.30 pm (3rd Mon) Enq: 4344 4617

Ettalong War Widows Guild. Ettalong Beach War Memorial Club (3rd Mon.) 1.00 pm. Enq 4382 1897

Tuesday January 22 Ettalong Beach Toastmasters

7.30pm (4th Tues). Ettalong Beach War Memorial Club. Enq: 4344 1124

Wednesday January 23 CC Cancer & Palliative Care

Meeting (4th Wed) 1.30pm Grevillea Cottage, 19 Kingsley Ave., Woy Woy Enq: 4341 6309

Library Bookmobile, Patonga Community Hall 9.45 am; Pearl Beach Community Hall 10.55am; Umina Nursing Home, Arras Ave. 11.40 am.

Friday January 25 Woy Woy Civilian Widows 1pm

Ettalong Senior Citizens Club (last Fri) South Bouddi Peninsula Community

Association meeting (last Fri) Wagstaffe Community Hall.Enq: 4360 1002

Ballroom Supper Dances. 7.30 pm, Ettalong. All ages. Professional teaching avail.(4th Fri) Enq 4344 5432

Sunday January 27 Ettymalong Creek Landcare group

(4th Sun) for bush regeneration. 8am Enq: 4342 2251. Buffalo Lodge, Woy Woy 381

Umina Community Hall, 11am (4th Sun)

Dancing Old Time/New Vogue, 1pm, (4th Sun) Ettalong Senior Citizens Centre. Enq: 4341 3222.

Monday January 28 Labor Party Peninsula Day Branch,

1pm, (4th Mon) CWA Hall, Woy Woy. Carer’s Support Group, 10am, (4th

Mon) Group room, Health Services Building, Woy Woy Hospital.

Enq: 4344 8427 CWA meeting at Wagstaffe

Community Hall (4th Mon) 1.30 pm Enq: 4360 2504 Woy Woy Branch Business &

Professional Women’s dinner meeting (Last Mon) Enq 4341 1844

Deepwater View Club Luncheon Meeting, Woy Woy Leagues Club (4th Mon.) Enq June 4342 2046

Tuesday January 29 Library Bookmobile, Kil lcare

Heights cnr Scenic Rd & Beach Dr. 10.35am; Wagstaffe Community Hall 11.00am.

Wednesday January 30 Umina Progress Association Umina

Community Hall. 1.30pm (last Wed) am (4th Mon) Enq: 4341 0272

Thursday January 31 Library Bookmobile Daleys Point,

Peridon village, 10.15 am Empire Bay Post Office 11. Am Bensville local shop 11.30 am

Friday February 1 Free first release movie, 8pm (1st

Fri) Everglades Country Club Woy Woy Older Women’s Network

10.15 am (1st Fri) Woy Woy Leagues Club. Enq: 4343 1079

Ballroom supper dances, 7.30 pm, Ettalong, all ages. Professional teachers available. (1st Fri) Enq: 4344

5432 Bus trip, (1st Fri), School for

Seniors, Peninsula Community Centre Enq: 4341 9333

Saturday February 2 National Malaysia Borneo Veterans

Association 2.30pm Ettalong Beach Memorial Club (1st Sat)

Enq 4342 1216 Ettalong Beach Arts & Crafts

Markets, Ettalong 9am (1st Sat) Woy Woy Peninsula Dune Care

Group; 9am, (1st Sat), Enq: 4342 7849

Sunday February 3 Blackwall Mountain Bushcare

Group. 9am banner at base of mountain. (1st Sun). Enq: 4342 7849.

Wednesday February 6 Seniors’ shopping day, Deepwater

Plaza (1st Wed). Woy Woy Community Aged Care

Auxiliary meeting (1st Wed) Enq: 4341 4206 Library Bookmobile, Patonga

Community Hall 9.45 am; Pearl Beach Community Hall 10.55am; Umina Nursing Home, Arras Ave. 11.40 am.

Thursday February 7 South Woy Woy Progress Assoc.

(1st Thur) 7pm. Progress Hall, Woy Woy Road.

Friday February 8 Woy Woy Ettalong Hardys Bay RSL

Sub-branch meeting, (2nd Fri) Ettalong War Memorial Club 2.30 pm Enq 4341 8817

Troubadour Folk Club (2nd Fri) CWA Hall, opposite Fisherman’s Wharf Woy Woy. Enq 4341 4060

Woy Woy Ettalong Hardys Bay RSL Sub-branch meeting, (2nd Fri) Ettalong War Memorial Club 2.30pm

Enq 4341 8817 Saturday February 9 Umina Garden Society 1.30pm (2nd

Sat) Community Hall, Sydney St., Umina $2 incl afternoon tea. Enq 4341 8842

Naval Association of Australia, Central Coast sub-branch (2nd Sat) Woy Woy Leagues Club 9.30am Enq 4343 1967

Sunday February 10 Buffalo Lodge, Woy Woy 381

Umina Community Hall, 11am (2nd Sun)

Hardy’s Bay Branch Labor Party 10am (2nd Sun) Empire Bay Progress Assoc. Hall.

Central Coast Touring Cycle Club. Pearl Beach Pedal. Easy/Med. Meet at Gosford Lions Park 9.00am. Enq. 4328 1547

Monday February 11 Women’s Survival Course at CAPS

50 Neera Rd., Umina Feb 11 to March 18 10.00am – 12.30pm (child minding) Enq 4343 1974

Pearl Beach Women’s Club 12pm, Progress Hall, (2nd Mon)

Woy Woy Branch Labor Party (2nd Mon) 7.30pm, Everglades Country Club.

Sole Mothers, 10.30am, (2nd Mon) Small Hall, Cnr. Victoria & Blackwall Rds, Woy Woy Enq: 4342 8764

Swimsafe Lean to Swim. Mon Feb 11 to Thur Feb 21 3.45 pm – 6.00 pm 18 mnths to 4 1/2 yrs Enrolment 13 13 02

Swimsafe Lean to Swim. Mon Feb 11 to Thur Feb 21 3.45 pm – 6.00 pm 4 1/2 yrs to 12 yrs Enrolment 13 13 02

Tuesday February 12 Madness & Melodies, Ettalong

Beach War Memorial Club, 10.30am. (2nd Tues)

Ettalong Beach Toastmasters 7.30pm (2nd Tues). Ettalong Beach War Memorial Club. Enq: 4344 1124.

Pearl Beach Craft Group, 1.30pm, Progress Hall (2nd Tues).

Enq: 4342 1459 Stroke Recovery Group, 11.30am,

(2nd Tues), Meals on Wheels Auditorium.

Wednesday February 13 Endeavour View Club Woy Woy

Leagues Club, 10.30am (2nd Wed). Thursday February 14 Library Bookmobile Daleys Point,

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An exhibition of Chinese watercolour paintings will be held at the Bakehouse Gallery in Patonga from 11am to 4pm for three weekends, starting on Australia Day weekend, January 26, 27 and 28.

The gallerey owners, Jocelyn Maughan and Robin Norling, were recently invited to Beijing to judge an exhibition of over 2000 watercolours, organised by the China Artists Association, which represents artists from all the provinces.

The 200 winning paintings were invited to be exhibited at the Mosman Regional Art Gallery.

The Mosman exhibition, to be open daily between January 26 and February 3, proved too large so an overflow exhibition was made available for Patonga.

The Bakehouse Gallery normally only displays the work of Jocelyn and Robin, however they are pleased and keen to share what they discovered in Beijing.

Robin Norling said: "The label 'traditional' in contemporary western art circles is a dirty word.

"Critics uphold the creative inventiveness of modernity and condemn 'tradition' as being the heavy hand of the past that quells novelty and aesthetic freedom."

Jocelyn and Robin said that they had found "tradition", as seen in this exhibition, as skills in drawing and composition that have been used and refined for centuries that can be used to express a new and personal joy in the world.

"Who among us are not moved by the discovery of a trout hiding

in a clear stream, or a cloud caught in a distant mountain crag?

"These things are personal and timeless and form the inspiration behind this exhibit ion of watercolours."

For further information, telephone 4379 1102.

Robin Norling, January 3

15 January 2002 – Peninsula News – Page 13

Arts and Entertainment

Woy Woy Leagues

Bakehouse Gallery

Ettalong Arts and crafts

Ettalong Markets

One of the Chinese watercolour paintings

Chinese watercolours exhibited

James Maher of Umina has jointly won the Central Coast Fellowship of Australian writers and Gosford Council Mona Brand award in the 12 years and under category.

The piece by James entitled "The med ieva l Dragon 's necklace" won in a field that was considered to be of "an exceptionally high" standard.

The next Central Coast regional meeting will be held on Sunday, January 20, at 12:45pm in the Central Coast Leagues Club.

Visitors and new members will be welcome at this event, which will be addressed by author and professional gol fer Peter Lightbowen.

Registration forms will be distributed to financial members for the election of officers at the forthcoming annual meeting.

The Central Coast branch of the Fellowship of Australian Writers is part of a national organization which began in 1928.

The local branch holds monthly meetings where members d iscuss the i r work and professionals share their knowledge.

The branch a lso hold workshops and other writing-related events.

It runs competitions, holds a library of "how to" books, distributes information and has a newsletter of interest to writers.

Margot Cooper, December 15

James wins award

Local fire dancers "The Letter J" from Pearl Beach are teaming up with theatre group "The Mad Cow Theatre Company" to present a season of entertainment at The Japanese Gardens in East Gosford.

The outdoor production of Shakespeare's "Much Ado About

Nothing" is being performed on mid-summer nights during January and February.

The season opened on January 9.

Guests to the production will definitely not get that tired feeling while watching, as the cast have utilised many areas of the gardens for different sets of the comedy.

Watching the show is just as

enjoyable as the night time tour of the gardens that occurs with each set change.

The cast and crew have done a splendid effort and hopefully many Coast residents attend and enjoy a great evening's entertainment.

The show could be a family event, so take a picnic rug, pillows some insect protection and relax under the stars.

Chairs are provided for those who prefer seats to the grass.

The cast includes Beatrice played by Kellie Martin, Don Pedro played by Todd Keys with An tho n y H o wes p l a y i ng Dogberry.

For more information contact 4 3 8 2 4 4 5 5 o r t r y madcow@madcowtheatre.net

Stephen McNamara, January 9

Arts and Entertainment

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Flowers by

susan

Bowen Photos

Kirsten (second from left) at the Model Quest 2001 finals

A Peninsula girl has placed runner-up in a State-wide model quest held in aid of the Royal Institute for deaf and blind children.

Kirsten Beverley of Ettalong Beach placed second in the 7-9 years age group at the grand final of Model Quest 2001 held at the Sydney Hilton Hotel on the December 9.

The quest saw 2200 aspiring models from around NSW and

the ACT competing in 38 heats and eight regional finals, all aiming to be one of the 100 finalists appearing at the grand final.

The finalists were grouped in five age categories and paraded in casual and formal wear.

All money raised from Model Quest 2001 has helped the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children provide specialised educational and care facilities for

600 deaf, blind and multi-handicapped children at the institute.

These children receive the benefit of specially designed facilities, together with staff trained in working the deaf and blind children to ensure they have the bes t poss ib le opportunity to reach their full potential.

Press release, December 10

Kirsten is runner-up in model quest

Dancers present Shakespeare

The Wheeze and Suck Band will play at the Troubadour Folk Club at 8pm on Friday, February 8, at the Woy Woy CWA Hall.

The band is a Sydney-based group of musicians who play their own brand of traditional English influenced music.

They like to provide acoustic music, laced with humour and delivered in an atmosphere not a

bar-stool away from the traditional English pubs of yesteryear.

Their concerts are described as more of a show than a straight musical performance.

Top hats, rams horns, a man in a dress, fishnet tights, and tattered formal suits are just part of the dress code adopted by the band.

Press release, January 10

Wheeze and Suck play at folk club

The Wheeze and Suck Band

Ettalong Beach Arts and Crafts Centre is introducing eight new courses for its first term curriculum start ing February 4, following a survey of art and craft needs on the Peninsula.

The new courses are watercolours, calligraphy, silk painting, lead lighting, natural fibre basketry, silver work, glass painting and stitchery.

These courses will be offered for first term along with the Centre’s usual courses in patchwork, folk art, drawing, pastels, oils and acrylics, multi-crafts, pottery, creative writing, sculpture and children’s pottery.

All classes and workshops are conducted at the Centre in Kitchener Park, Ellalong Beach, at the corner of Picnic Parade and Maitland Bay Dr.

Registrations and enquiries should be directed to Penny Riley on 4360 1673.

The Centre has also planned two workshops for first term.

One will be in watercolours with local artist Mari jke Greenway on Saturday, March 2.

The other will be in "photo scrap-booking" with Michelle Watson on Saturday, March 23.

Initial inquiries should be directed to Robina Mealey on 4341 3427.

Brian Lourey, January 9

New arts and crafts at Ettalong

Woy Woy Little Theatre's next play will be the first to be staged at the new Peninsula Theatre behind t h e n e w P e n i n s u l a Community Centre.

An invitation-only preview performance will be held on February 21 which will follow the official opening of the theatre at 7pm

The season starts February 22 with the production of "I Ought to be in Pictures", written by Neil Simon and directed by Fran Kendall.

It is the story of Libby Tucker who is 19 years of age, vibrant, bubbly and enthusiastic, with a burning desire to be a movie actress.

To pursue her ambition, she travels from New York to

Hollywood to seek out her estranged father of the last 16 years, who happens to be a movie scriptwriter.

What they both discover, about themselves and each other, has an impact neither of them could have anticipated.

Performance times are 8pm on Fridays February 22, March 1 and 8, Saturdays February 23, March 2 and 9, and at 2pm on Sundays February 24, March 3 and 10.

Tickets cost $16 for adults, $12 for concessional tickets and $5 for children up to 16.

Subscriptions for a season of three plays are available for adults at $40, with concessions at $30.

For bookings, phone 4341 4067.

Steve Cummings, January 8

Play at new

We are very proud of my father, Ted Turner of Woy Woy, and Bob Godding both being volunteers with various organisations on the Peninsula, Ted with Brisbane Water Legacy and Umina Probus and Bob with Cancer Care.

Both of these Seniors attended an outreach program designed not only to make our older citizens aware of computers, but designed to make them competent and comfortable with

this everyday technology. They re tu rned t o t he

classrooms to gain knowledge of the basics of computers, touch typing skills and eventually the wonderful world of the Internet.

Never let it be said one is too old for study, as they both proved this to be a myth.

Both Ted and Bob could be seen enthusiastically motoring north clutching their floppy discs, play lunch, an apple for the teacher and, most of all, their will to learn.

Now that their introduction is

complete they can present reports to their various volunteer committees in a professional manner.

Thanks go to the NSW Government for the program (appropriately named "It's time") as an outreach program for the seniors and a special thanks to all those Poker machine, Keno and Lotto players whose State Government taxes paid for the program

Terry and Nolene Turner, Winston Hills

Forum

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Community Forum

Letters to the editor are welcomed and should be addressed to Peninsula News, PO Box 532, Woy Woy 2256. Contributions in Word format sent via e-mail to

pennews@tpg.com.au or on disk to save us having to retype them. Forum contributors are reminded that full con-

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There are over 800 signatories on a petition and over 100 objections to the proposed medical centre development in West St, Umina, which will remove laneway access enjoyed by the public for over 25 years.

The people ask our councillors to ensure that this DA is exhibited in the correct fashion and according to DCP 128, and then council may consider their options.

I remind council of its duty to ensure misrepresentation are not contained in the DA and the effect it has had on the

community's ability to understand the proposal.

The people are not all skilled town planners.

The EPAA is quite clear. It is there to serve the people with the assistance of council.

We, the people, need to r e m i n d o u r e l e c t e d representatives, no matter their political party, that the power flows up from the people, which is why its called a power base.

Please come to the meeting at 6.30pm Tuesday, January 22, at Gosford Council and make your views known.

Shake the base. Ed James, Umina

Petition against laneway removal

Ed James with a utility-mounted placard

It doesn’t seem so long ago that the ‘94 bushfires ravaged NSW.

They are back again and what have we learnt?

I’ve learnt not to trust the bureaucracy: the so-called experts.

These experts told me bush fires don’t spread from treetop to treetop.

You can imagine how amazed I was to see footage on television of bushfires doing just that, spreading from treetop to treetop without any evidence of the fire having climbed up the tree, originating from undergrowth.

Common sense told me this could happen but the experts told me otherwise.

My amazement turned to anger when on the same night I heard a television reporter tell how many homes had been damaged by falling trees (as a direct result of the bush fire).

I had expressed this same concern to my local authority over a tree whose upper canopy hangs over my roofline and which, in a bush fire would, no doubt, fall on my house.

As I write this letter I remember back to the two occasions I gave written permission for the local bush fire brigade to do a safety back-burn in my area.

The back-burns never took place.

I later made enquiries and was told that "Parks and Wildlife" have control over such matters now.

Some questions come to mind. Which politician gave "Parks

and Wildlife" the authority to make decisions that put human lives in danger and to have zero regard for property?

How is it that the so-called experts can lie to the general public, give bad advice and get away with it?

When did a single tree near a home become more valuable than a human life?

As for the wildlife killed in these bushfires: how many animals died because of the intensity of these bush fires: how many would have survived a less intensive safety-burn?

As for the pollution caused by these bushfires; how much more smoke has been produced than would have been produced from some level of safety burning?

Safety burning is not the only way to clear trees: felling and chipping trees doesn’t cause pollution and at the same time p roduces mu lch that i s environmentally friendly.

Local councils seem to be hypocritical in their attitude to minimising the bushfire threat.

How many of us know of council-owned land in residential areas that has not been cleared in the last 20 years?

Yet councils across NSW are only too vigilant when it comes to issuing private landowners with notices to clear their land siting potential bush fire fuel as the reason.

Perhaps if homeowners living on the edge of bushland were allowed to maintain a well-cleared perimeter around their properties, lives and property would not be at such risk.

A randomly chosen distance of three metres from a house seems ludicrous when it does not take into account the height of the tree, the spread of its canopy or the invasiveness of its root system.

My intent in writing this letter is not to whinge but rather to put voice to the genuine concerns of many residents.

And thank you to all those putting their lives at risk fighting these bushfires.

Stephen Laming, Horsfield Bay

What have we learnt from fires?

Congratulations to Gosford Council on the appointment of an Environmental Education Officer - a step forward.

However, proposals for concrete cycleways on waterfront reserves at Woy Woy and E t t a l o n g a r e e x t r e m e l y environmentally irresponsible.

The proposals are from Gosford Council's road and traffic officers.

The Woy Woy proposal has already been refused three times.

A counc i l meeting on December 11 deferred the proposal pending an on-site inspection.

A packed public gallery applauded this decision moved by Clr Lynne Bockholt.

A good plan for cycleways is needed.

A network of laneways leading to the beaches already exists in Woy Woy, Ettalong and Umina and should be investigated for cycleway proposals.

This would be a greater tourist attraction than the cycleways to nowhere being proposed.

Passive recreation reserves like Fisherman's Wharf to Blackwall Point and Picnic Parade, to Ferry Rd, Ettalong, are the best in the district.

They are well used by many and varied groups of people.

Thei r unique, beaut i ful character and atmosphere must be protected, not despoiled.

Mrs DJ Mitchell, Woy Woy

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Gosford Council has recognised Peninsula businesses involved in its Small Business Stormwater Education Program.

A number of businesses are involved in a Council program which aims to increase knowledge and understanding about the environmental impact of stormwater pollution.

Small business owners were acknowledged for taking steps

towards ensuring their business minimised the impact on our local environment.

Awards presented were: Cleanest Carpark - Deepwater Plaza (W oy Woy), Best Renova t ion Incorpora t ing Stormwater Devices - G & B Hardware (Umina) and Best Environmental Management Plan - Coastal Ecotours (Koolewong).

"These business leaders in part icular are making a difference to the quality of Peninsula waterways and helping create a healthier environment," said Gosford Council's stormwater education project officer Ms Tricia Donnelly.

Press release, December 13

Ettalong Public School held an end of year presentation day on Monday, December 17.

Principal Mr Bruce Donaldson began by acknowledging the work done by volunteers within the school, through their ass is tanc e w i th read ing programs, canteen, Little School House and the P&C committee.

Community volunteers were invited to present many of the school achievement awards to the students. Keirena O’Keeffe was named Dux of the school, Brooke Ceaser received the Elma Wood School Service Award, Katie Gregory and Chris Blair received the Goodwin

Shield Citizenship Award and Courtney Breadon received the Teachers Federation Award.

Sporting awards went to Jarrod Wright for school representation at state level for discus.

Chris Blair received the Morison Shield as senior swimming champion and Renee Hayward received the netball award.

The Sporting Blue, awarded to the top sportsperson of the year, went to Luke Wilson.

The new school leaders for 2002 were also announced with Nat Backhouse and Samantha Cornwall being named as school captains.

Following the awards, parents, students and staff were

entertained by the senior choir, conducted by Jane McIlvenie, with a medley of Australian Christmas songs.

The Year 6 students had a farewell dinner and disco held at Ettalong Bowling Club and a fun day at the Forresters Beach water slides.

The school magazine was released on presentation day, full of photographs and stories of l ea rn ing and excurs ions throughout the year and is a fabulous memento of school life at Ettalong Public School.

As the school closed for the holidays, the Department of Education was preparing to move in and remove five houses adjacent to the school in order to give students a larger playground area.

The land will be grassed during the holidays and hopefully ready for students when they return to school for 2002.

Ettalong Public School would like to thank the Peninsula community and local businesses for their generous support throughout 2001 and look forward to their continued support in 2002.

Liz McMinn, December 19

Education

15 January 2002 – Peninsula News – Page 17

Pen dance theater

Ace tutoring

Kip Mc Grath

Woy Woy High School will have a new English teacher for 2002, Ms Minter from Umina High.

She will replace Ms Hills who has been transferred to Cheltenham Girls' High School,

which is closer to her home. Ms Hills took on the position of

year 9 advisor at short notice in term 2 last year and also ran the drama ensemble as well as teaching English.

School newsletter, December 14

New English Teacher

Long time school volunteer Connie Lockie and her daughter Francis, a previous EPS Dux, presenting the Dux of the year award to Keirena O’Keeffe.

Swim School

Ettalong holds presentation day

Central Coast Community College Ourimbah will run introductory computer classes for adults at Ettalong Primary School on Saturdays and between 4 and 7pm on some weeknights.

The classes are "Introduction to computers - Get your feet wet" and a group for seniors which is "Computers for Seniors", as well as "Keeping in touch with email" and "Browsing and searching the Internet".

Apart from these, the College is also offering a Basic Watercolour course at Woy Woy.

"The Community College has been running computer classes for adults at Ettalong for a couple of years now," said college director Ms Gaye Follington.

"Many older students, or those

who have felt left behind, have come along and have thrived on the knowledge they've gained.

"Many have gone on to do lots of interesting things with their computers.

"They have often enhanced their skills with extra courses they can pursue at the College's main centre at Ourimbah.

"Tutors are selected for their subject knowledge and their ability to relate in a friendly and helpfu l way to nervous newcomers."

Anyone interested in finding out about the Community College activities on the Peninsula and elsewhere can contact the College on 4348 4300 to receive a free brochure with complete details.

Letter, January 8

Business recognised

G o s f o r d C o u n c i l ' s Environmental Education Officer, Ms Trisha Donnelly, is expected to continue r u n n i n g i n f o r m a t i o n sessions at Woy Woy Environment Centre for another three months.

Since November, Trisha has been at the Centre on the second and fourth Thursday of the month from 1 to 4 pm, coinciding with the time when the Centre is normally open.

It is hoped that her presence at the centre on a regular day will continue to attract people to the

centre and give Peninsula residents a more convenient opportunity to talk to her about environmental issues.

The next date when Trisha will be at the Centre is January 24.

The Centre's management committee suggested the arrangement when Trisha was appointed. and so far the trial has been regarded as a success.

It is hoped that attendances will become significant enough to make th is a permanent arrangement.

Newsletter, December 20

News

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Big flathead reported Ettalong Bait and Tackle have started the year with reports received of big flathead being caught.

Other reports say that water "outside" Half Tide Rocks is alive with tailor, salmon and bonito.

One angler caught some jewfish, including one 5kg specimen near Lion Island.

Most fishing "inside" Brisbane Water has yielded the odd whiting, bream and flathead/

The most popular spots are

Booker Bay, Paddys Channel and Patonga.

The next combined fishing clubs weigh-in will be on Sunday January 27, at the Lions Park, Woy Woy.

Brian Parker, January 2

Fishing at Woy Woy Public wharf

The results have been returned for Everglades Country Club's recent greens committee survey which saw 233 forms completed.

Participants were asked to ind icate which ident i f ied problems required attention.

The response was: Bunkers inconsistent sand and shape 78%, teeing areas not level 71%, grass too short at green surrounds 43%, bare patches around greens and paths 28%, weed encroachment on fairways 25%, reconstruction and shaping o f g r e e n s 2 0 % , m a j o r reconstruction dams, paths mounds etc. 16%, fairway bunkering 11%, narrowness of fairways 8%, condition of gardens and ornamental areas 6%.

O f r e s p o n d e n t s , 9 8 % described the general condition of the course as “satisfactory".

In response to the survey, the course supervisor said: "Bunkers

are obviously a major cause of concern.

"The committee intends to investigate this problem and rectify any cause for complaint as soon as possible.

"However, other areas of concern will receive priority during the peak grass growing season.

"Teeing areas are about to be rectified.

"Already both the second and fourth tee are under renovation and all other badly presented tees will be programmed for repair during the coming summer months.

"Length of grass at green surrounds has already been addressed.

"The course superintendent advises that mower heights have been raised and growth is already far more substantial in chipping areas.

"Bare patches around greens and pathways are a major problem and is most attributable to us golfers.

"You will see that an extensive amount of turfed mounding has been constructed around some of the worst areas and protective boundary lines and signage have been erected.

"I would appeal to all users of motorised buggys to observe restrictions regarding the use of carts, and keep well clear of green and tee surrounds in an effort to reduce the ever constant wear.

"A weed eradication program has already been put in place."

A new herbicide is being trialled which claims to eradicate Parramatta grass and leave the under grasses unaffected.

The expensive process of reconstructing and shaping of greens will be carried out as funding allows.

The 13th green has already been renovated and a new temporary green and temporary tee installed on the fourth hole to permit further green renovation, pending the growing of new bent turf on the nurseries.

Golf survey completed

The maths teacher who has taught at Umina High School for the 26 years of its existence has retired on the school's last day.

Mr Kevin Smith, who taught from the school's first day, retired on December 20, the last day it would be called Umina High, before becoming the Umina Campus of Brisbane Water Secondary College.

Mr Smith began teaching at Umina High School in its opening year, 1976.

Born in Bankstown, it was in his junior years at school that his Maths teacher encouraged him to always help others.

He obtained a scholarship to train to be a teacher and worked at Wagga Wagga High School from 1967.

He then moved to Batlow and decided after being there for seven years to transfer to the Central Coast at the start of 1976.

When he started at Umina

High School, there were only two forms, Years 7 and 8.

The school has changed in many ways since it started, with changes including the oval being turfed as well as B and C blocks being built.

Mr Smith was involved in managing and coaching many sporting teams over the years, always did extra Maths coaching, was involved with many bus trips as the licensed driver.

He also ran the school discos and kept an eye on pupils' bikes.

After visiting Batlow and hearing the plight of apple farmers in that region, and their battle in selling their products, he started up an apple run, selling produce from Batlow from his green van around the coast, earning him the nick-name "Apple" Smith.

A farewell dinner was held for Mr Smith at Empire Bay Family Restaurant at the Empire Bay Tavern on December 18.

Press release, December 12

From first to last with Umina High

Mr Kevin Smith

Environment education to

continue

Coastal Eco Tours at Koolewong has been selected as a winner at the 27th International Awards for Tourist, Hotel and Catering Industry in Madrid,

Spain. The award is given by the

publication Trade Leaders Club to recogn ise the "Most outstanding establishments in the tourist, hotel, restaurant and catering fields."

The award coincides with the International Tourism Fair (FITUR 2002) to be held in Madrid from January 30 to February 2.

Letter, January 9

Tourism award

Sport

15 January 2002 - Peninsula News - Page 19

Left to right, David Galea, Col Dennis, Brian Paull, and John Menzies.

Bowlers donate to life savers Umina Bowling Club chairman John Menzies recently presented a cheque for $5500 to Umina Surf Club.

John said that he and secretary-manager David Galea were happy to be in a position to assist with the costs involved with this essential community service.

Surf club president Brian Paull.

acknowledged the ongoing support of local bowlers.

"The funds will be directed toward competitive ski equipment which in turn will provide surf club members wi th a be t te r opportunity to hone their surf skills," he said.

"It is essential to maintain the physical fitness of beach patrolling members."

Brian said that, over a period of 22 years, Umina Bowling Club had donated rescue equipment valued at more than $60,000.

"They provide strong support to our club nippers which reinforces club growth for future years.

"Umina is preparing for another bumper season this summer and support is always required."

Press release, January 10

Charity bowls raises money for fire appeal

The Bushfire Appeal Charity Day at the Woy Woy Bowling Club on Sunday, January 6, has raised more than $4750 towards the State Government Bushfire Appeal.

Member for Peats, Ms Marie Andrews, congratulated the Woy Woy Bowling Club on its spontaneous action in assisting those who have lost their belongings and homes.

The Woy Woy Bowling Club,

which is the smallest Club on the Peninsula, is a friendly club with a big and generous heart and this was certainly the case on Charity Day, she said.

A bowling tournament started at 9am and all the green fees and prizes for novelty events were provided by the club.

All the meat for the barbecue lunch and the bread were donated.

A large number of local businesses, other registered clubs and hotels donated prizes

for the event, which followed lunch.

“Once again the residents of the Woy Woy Peninsula have responded generously to those in need, on this occasion the victims of the bushfires,” Ms Andrews said.

“To the club’s board of directors, management, staff, club members and all others who supported the Charity Day, I say a big thank you.

"Your generosity went beyond everybody’s expectations.”

Vincent Murphy dies Everglades Country Club has reported the passing of Vincent Murphy at Gosford Hospital on Wednesday, December 19.

Vincent, better known to his family and friends as Vic, and his wife Genny were well known golfers at Everglades until their move to Bellingen a couple of years ago.

They moved from Sydney to the Central Coast in 1978 and Vic commuted to the city to his job in the Taxation Department until his retirement.

Vic loved sport of any kind, but especially rugby league, and more especially Souths rugby league.

He was a member of the "Dirty

Dozen" golfers at Everglades and loved his regular game with his mates before his move to Bellingen.

Vic and Genny had many friends at Everglades and all over the Central Coast.

This was evident by the large number of people who attended his funeral service at Palmdale and filled the chapel to overflowing.

Vic is survived by his wife Genny, their children Michael, Paul, Karen and Patricia and his many grandchildren.

To all Vic’s family and his friends, Everglades Country Club extends sincere sympathy on this loss.

Judy Andrews, January 2

Women hold golf luncheon

Thursday, December 6, saw the Everglades Women’s Golf annual presentation and Christmas luncheon in the clubhouse auditorium.

The presentation and luncheon was followed by a floor show.

A charity day for bowlers and golfers was held on Monday, December 17, and was well attended.

The Summer Cup competition is now well underway and already there have been some good scores.

Players who have paid their entry fee of $1 to Lyn Kunze will

have their 18-hole cards counted for the Summer Cup which concludes on Sunday, February 10.

A welcome back afternoon will be held on Tuesday, February 12, from 1pm in the auditorium.

Thursday, February 14, is Opening Day.

It will be a single stableford event, with prizes for nine out, nine in and long drives, in addition to the usual prize for winners and runners up in each division.

Judy Andrews, January 2

Three days of bowls Everglades Country Club will hold three days of bowls over the Australia Day long weekend, January 26, 27 and 28.

Men’s two bowls triples will be held on Saturday, January 26, with nominated teams playing two games of 18 ends, commencing at noon.

Ladies triples will be played on Sunday, January 27, with prize money of $400 offered for nominated teams playing two games of 15 ends, commencing at 10am.

Versatility Fours will be played on Monday, January 28, for prize money of $630, starting at 9.30am.

The last week in November saw the Versatility Fours featuring Christmas fare as prizes.

First prize was taken out by Sue O’Connor, Mim Rose, Ron Pye and Jack Ghiggino.

Federation Day was held on December 17 and included a sausage sizzle and a game of mufti bowls.

Many players had never played

bowls before and it is hoped this day may give them a taste for the sport and bring them back to participate more often.

As par t o f th is day, presentations were made to a number of Everglades members who were volunteers at the Olympics.

This was in the form of a certificate and badge and was greatly appreciated by all the recipients.

A sum of $706.20 was raised on the day for the Westpac Helicopter Rescue Service.

The months of October and November have shown a profit for Everglades Country Club.

October has shown a profit of $22,089.11 and November a profit of $41,349.62, compared to October 2000 with a profit of $8,802.87 and November 2000 a loss of $36,366.32.

Year to date figures to November stood at a profit of $77,011.40 compared to the same period last year of a loss of $5,318.08.

The club's cash surplus to November stood at $396,184.15, considered to be a good result.

Club president Brian Crawley said: "These figures combined

with control of our expenses can only be achieved by member's continued support and I must say a special thank you to both Sporting and Non Sporting members.

"December has been a busy month with my attendance at presentation events held by both Ladies and Men’s Golf and Ladies and Men’s Bowls.

"My congratulations to all the championship winners of both sports.

"There was on ly one disappointing aspect of these events and that was the non-attendance of a good percentage of men golfers who were trophy winners," he said.

Press release, January 2

Profitable months for club

The Everglades Golf Club's pennant season begins in February and the Match Committee is looking for both players and team managers.

Anyone who wishes to participate should contact captain Dick Paul or vice-captain

Garry Crane. The committee has decided to

target slow play and will continue to look at improving this during the New Year.

If approached on the course by committee members for being out of position, players are asked to comply with their directions.

Paul Thorpe, January 2

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A range of activities will be held on the Peninsula on Australia Day, Saturday, January 26, from 10am until 5pm.

The Woy Woy jetty and surrounding waterfront area will be closed to traffic for the day as the focus for activities and stalls.

At 8pm, a free family bush dance with the Sydney-based Bunyip Bush Band will be held at the Woy Woy Masonic Hall.

As well as a flag-raising ceremony, the day will feature a parade of fire fighters.

M o r e t h a n 4 0 0 personnel will attend from the volunteer Rural Fire Service, the NSW Fire Brigades, the National Parks and Wildlife Service and the State Emergency Service, all involved in recent bush fire fighting.

They will arrive in a convoy of 50 to 60 vehicles along Brisbane Water Drive shortly after 11am.

Free activities on the day will include the opportunity for people to try their hand at lawn bowls, golf and volleyball.

Children will be able to try their hand at painting and children's rides will also be available.

TS Hawkesbury Naval Cadets will have water-based activities throughout the day and the Local Studies Librarian will mount a historic photographs display in the CWA Hall providing residents with an opportunity to see what the area was like 100 years ago.

Other highlights on the day will include free oyster farm tours, a vintage car display and the presence of the Nambus.

Dance demonstrations will be given by Lovetts Dance Academy, the Peninsula Dance and Theatre School and belly dancers.

Performances will also be given by singer Hanna Gibbs, native American drummers and folk singers John Currie, Duncan Chalmers and Us Not Them.

T h e P r e t t y B e a c h , Wagstaffe and District Progress Association is also planning a flag raising c e rem ony and f ree breakfast from 8am on the day. At 7.30pm, it will hold a free colonial bush dance with Central Coast band Fair Dinkum at the Wagstaffe Hall.

Cec Bucello, January 12

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