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An application to have a precinct of the Ettalong CBD rezoned to allow up to six-storey development will be considered by Gosford Council tonight (Tuesday).

The precinct is the block adjacent to the Ettalong Beach Club, bounded by Memorial Ave, Ocean View Rd, Picnic Pde and The Esplanade.

Concept plans were submitted showing four buildings "proposed to be erected, generally at each corner of the precinct, with a central piazza public area", according to an officers' report to Council.

The plans indicated that buildings fronting The Esplanade would be five to six storeys from street level and buildings fronting Ocean View Rd would be four storeys.

Retai l , commercia l and recreational activities would occur on the ground floor, with up to 140 residential units and serviced apartments above.

An underground, basement-level carpark would cover the whole area.

The application was prepared by consultants Wales and Associates for the Ettalong Beach Heritage Committee and the Ettalong Beach War

Memorial Club. It was presented to Council,

along with an "Ettalong Beach Centre Study" in January last year.

The application would increase the floor space ratio from 1:1 to 2:1 and change the zoning from 3(b) to 3(a) "to provide for a combination of commercial, retail and residential use".

The officers' report notes: "Part of the precinct is in a condition conducive to development, with it being used as a temporary carpark for the Club until the new resort is redeveloped, with other developments reaching the end of their economic life or vacant land."

The report stated that PlanningNSW's Living Centres Team considered that the Centre Study and rezoning need not be delayed pending preparation of an Integrated Planning Strategy (IPS) for the Peninsula.

However, the report also noted that PlanningNSW's acting regional coordinator Mr Martin Halliday had said that spot, ad hoc rezonings should not be supported without a broader s t ra teg ic f ramework that potentially could emanate from an IPS.

The council officers' report provided information about the

Ettalong Centre Study, which also recommends changes in four other adjacent precincts "to provide greater incentives for r e de v e l opm en t , i n c rea s e residential and commercial densities, create opportunities for niche recreational retailing and review carparking requirements".

The report also describes the Living Centres Team proposed IPS for the Peninsula, the NSW Coastal Design Guidelines discussion paper, the Urban Design Framework and the future role of Gosford CBD in relation to the planning.

"There is clearly a need for a more proactive approach to strategic planning within Ettalong Town Centre," the report stated.

"There is also a need for cons is ten t u rban des ign standards within the existing shopping strip and mechanisms to link key development projects within the centre.

"Community and business expectations for the future directions for the town centre highlight the need for a review of the whole centre.

"There is some difficulty, however, in undertaking a Strategic Plan without the benefit of the overall Integrated Planning Strategy for the whole of the Peninsula." Cr Debra Wales will be the

Liberal candidate for Peats in the March State election.

Opposition leader Mr John B r o g d e n m a d e t h e announcement on a visit to Wyoming Shopping Centre with Cr Wales.

Cr Wales said that, in the Peats electorate, the Coalition planned to put police back on the beat in shopping centres like Woy Woy, Ettalong and Umina.

"As part of this strategy, the Coalition's plan is to put locally-based and locally-led police back into Woy Woy police station, a former patrol command that is now just a base for the highway patrol."

She said Woy Woy railway station would be part of the beat for local police.

Mr Brogden said the re-estabiishment of dedicated beat police would form an integral part of the Coalition's plans for a return to community-based

policing on the Central Coast and stopping crime before it happened.

"Beat policing reduces crime and enhances community safety," Mr Brogden said.

"According to Bureau of Crime Statistics figures, crime on the Central Coast has soared since the Carr Government abolished dedicated beat police and downgraded 80 former patrol commands across NSW.

"In both areas robbery with a weapon (not a firearm) also skyrocketed, up by 325 per cent at Gosford.

" T h e f i g u r e s c l e a r l y d e m o n s t r a t e t h e C a r r Government has not done enough to curb crime on the Central Coast during seven years in Government.

" U n d e r a C o a l i t i o n Government, beat police will patrol appropriate beaches, shopping centres and railway stations along the Central Coast," he said.

Debra Wales is Liberal

Six-storey rezoning plan for Ettalong

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Debra Wales with some supporters at Ettalong

Peninsula property prices have risen an average of 15 per cent in the last year, according to Mr Craig Shields of Century 21 Umina Beach.

Mr Shields attributed the price rise to the demand from elderly couples from Sydney looking for an older style home in an acceptable position to be rented out for up to 10 years.

"Their objective is to pay off as much as possible and then build their dream retirement home afterward," he said.

"Since property prices are a lot cheaper up here than down in

Sydney, the move gives them extra cash for retirement.

"A lot of properties are attracting higher prices than expected and plenty of buyer attention.

"It is getting very hard to find a quality three bedroom home under $250,000.

"It's becoming obvious that any area within two hours of a major city is experiencing considerable price increases."

The most popular growing areas were the Central Coast, Bowral-Southern Highlands, Ne wc as t l e , Ora nge and Wollongong, he said.

Mr Shields said that, according

to Australian Property Monitors, Central Coast prices had on a v e r a g e i n c r e a s e d b y approximately 11.5 per cent in the last year..

Bowral increased by 16 per cent, with unit prices there increasing 26 per cent.

Mr Shields said that the outlook for property prices remained strong, with interest rates expected to go up "only marginally and slowly".

"The expectation is that as the economy gains more strength, the brakes will be applied through a higher Aussie dollar exchange rate."

Newsletter, May 28

Property prices rise 15%

As an active cyclist, surfboard rider, sailor and daily runner, I do not understand why there is such a push by Council to ensure that a concrete path c u t s t h r o u g h t h e P e n i n s u l a ' s g r a s s e d waterfront reserves.

When I am on my surfboard, I do not expect swimmers to clear a path for me while they swim in the flagged area allocated for their particular enjoyment.

So what justifies concrete cutting through the waterfront reserves?

Recreational cyclists are the only cyclists likely to use the path.

The path is not consistent with heavily used transport routes nor would the meandering nature of the path be suitable for serious cyclists.

The gradient of some parts of the Woy Woy Reserve would mean that the path has to snake across the entire reserve to meet council standards.

That means even more concrete.

Since recreational cyclists already use the reserve, as do the elderly and disabled, I cannot

understand the Council's logic. Nor do I understand any

councillor seeking justification for her position in berating the cycleway opponents on the basis of an isolated letter, which is not representative of the general view expressed by Peninsula residents in a petition.

Are councillors so sure that their view is so superior that it is the only suitable one for residents on the Peninsula?

I have a young son who is just about to walk.

I feel safe when I take my son to the Woy Woy Reserve because there is no concrete and the grass keeps cyclists moving at a slower pace.

The absence of a fixed path also encourages cyclists to go around small children and others

who need protection. Children love running to the

birds they discover along the water's edge.

I want my son to do the same. The simple freedom of the near

natural reserve allows him to already enjoy birds on the grass, in the trees, nesting along the water's edge, as well as the stingrays and fish moving through the water.

Through his eyes I have an added appreciation for the wonders of what we have.

Is Council considering cyclists? I am a cyclist and I do not want

a concrete path on the waterfront reserves.

I do not live on the waterfront. Bernhard Freisler, Ettalong

Welcome to Edition 43 of Peninsula News For this edition we have been fortunate to have three

extremely capable helpers join our team. Rob Whiteman has returned after a short break and has

already shown what a valuable team member he is. We were also joined by Alison Branley, a second year

university student who wants to sharpen her journalism skills.

Both Rob and Alison expect to be with us for a while making a contribution to your newspaper.

Additionally, Haley Feltham joined us for one week and also proved most helpful.

Haley is on work experience and currently attends Northlakes High School.

Cec Bucello, Manager

Contributors: Winsome Smith, Fiona Forbes, Rob Whiteman, Alison Branley, Haley Feltham, Rhonda Gibson, Pam Troman, Phyllis Saunders, Sharon Niland, David Carr, Beryl Strom.

Committee: Kevin Butler, Carolyn Carter, Barbara Ketley, Stephen McNamara, Mark Snell, Carl Spears, Michael Walls.

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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

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Peninsula Community Centre will host the annual bonfire fireworks at Rogers Park, Woy Woy, on Sunday, June 9.

The event is planned as a night out for all the family.

There will be rides and activities for the children.

A variety of foods will be available.

The highlight of the night will be the lighting of a bonfire at

nightfall. T h e r e w i l l b e l i v e

e n t e r t a i n m e n t , d a n c i n g , drumming and fire eating.

Starting time for the event is 2pm.

Stallholders are welcome. However, they must supply their own lighting.

Please call coordinator Jenny Phillips on 0414 511 839 for further information.

Press release, May 29

A Plan of Management and Masterplan has been prepared for the Crown Land Reserve known as the Ettalong Foreshore.

The Plan has been prepared under the Crown Lands Act (1989) and is necessary to carry out improvements and changes to the reserve.

The plan outlines the values uncovered by consultation through community groups and

other stakeholders. The research process has also

referenced several studies that have been completed, analysing scientific and other studies concerning the rather fragile foreshore.

The Plan of Management will be placed on public exhibition at the Ettalong War Memorial Club, Umina Library and the Council Offices at Mann Street on the ground floor for a period of six

weeks from June 10 until July 23, with comments accepted until July 31.

After this time, comments will be incorporated, as appropriate, into the Plan of Management and the revised plan and comments will be taken back to Council for its adoption and forwarding to the Minister for Land and Water Conservation for signature.

Council Agenda CS.024, May 26

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Employees of the St George Bank at Woy Woy held a morning tea, as part of “Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea” on Thursday, May 23.

The morning tea is annual event to raise money for cancer research.

St George employee Anne Dixon has been organising the event for the past five years.

“Each year we raise between $300 and $400,” she said.

Another employee, Cheryle Kelly, was pleased with the community response this year.

“There’s been more donations than actual tea or coffee,” she said.

The mad hatters tea party was the theme for this year, with employees all wearing decorative hats.

The employees wore straw hats and floral hats.

Branch manager Trevor Welch sported a bushman’s hat covered with gum leaves.

Member for Peats, Ms Marie Andrews, a member of the

Children’s Cancer Council, was also at the morning tea.

S t George employees, Simpsons cake shop, Woy Woy, and Ms Andrews provided chocolate cakes, scones and tea and coffee for the occasion.

“There are too many people who have seen a relative or a close friend affected by cancer,” Ms Andrews said.

She said she was happy that the bank participated in the morning tea.

“I congratulate the St George bank for hosting this event,” she said.

Staff from the bank have felt the effects of cancer, losing either family or friends to the disease.

Local resident, Gordon Lutton, came into the bank for the morning tea.

“I was going over to Deep Water Plaza to have morning tea, but this is a good cause,” he said.

“If you can help someone, you do,” he said.

Alison Branley, May 23

Bank employees hold morning tea

At the St George Bank morning tea were Amanda and Garion Verstegen, Sandra Butterworth, Trevor Welch, Kate Myers, Anne Dixon, Cheryle Kelly, member for Peats, Marie Andrews, Camille Stephens and

Megan Haudle.

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Power lines are going underground in Umina, and that’s good news for residents, business houses, and the streetscape of the beachside community.

The works, which started a month ago, including the digging up of footpaths through the city centre, are causing headaches for some business houses, but

the results will be worth the inconvenience.

West St wi l l be ful ly landscaped, footpaths replaced, and up to 60 trees planted through the town centre.

Council would ask people just to be a little patient.

The works are scheduled to be complete before Christmas.

Mean t im e , m any l oca l residents may have noticed the

median strip outside the Brisbane Water College at Umina has been completed.

That work is designed to slow down traffic, and prevent motorists carrying our dangerous U-turns outside the school.

Council is pleased to be able to contribute to the safety of students, teachers and the general community.

Cr Robert Bell, Mayor

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The proposed Peninsula Regional Leisure Centre has the strong support of the major user groups of the current pool.

The Central Coast Swimming Association, Woy Woy Amateur Swimming Club, Ettalong Pelican Masters Swimming Incorporated and Woy Woy Water Polo Club all support the proposal.

Central Coast Lifesaving is strongly in support as are local surf clubs who would like to have decent facilities for training purposes.

Umina Surf Club is losing members to clubs closer to the Mingara Club pool because the Gosford municipality is unable to offer similar facilities.

The surf club refuses to use the present pool complex because it is so bad.

Since taking over the Woy Woy Pool 12 months ago, Council has been able to thoroughly investigate the existing problems.

These range from the inability of the coal fired burner to heat the pools at a satisfactory, stable temperature; massive daily water loss from the current uncovered 50m pool; smaller pools fitted with domestic equipment unsuitable for current use; balance tanks and gutter sizes too small; sand filters and existing pumping leaks sand.

Many aspects of the pool complex do not meet current health and OH&S regulations.

It would cost close to $1m to renovate the 50m pool alone and it is estimated that the extended life of that pool would be 10 years!

The new leisure centre proposed by Gosford Council will be able to accommodate all pool users under cover.

The 50m pool is actually a little over that length to allow for separation into 2x25m pools.

This will be great for squad training, lap swimmers, water polo and just for anyone else wanting to have a swim.

The new 50m pool will have

water temperatures in the range of 26-28° which is exactly the same as the current 25m pool.

However, it will be a stable temperature all year round and not subject to the current fluctuations.

The current 50m pool is uncovered and unheated and therefore is currently closed all winter, robbing the community of a place to exercise and/or enjoy themselves for several months every year.

The program pool will have a beach area, and will allow for learn to swim, aquarobics and other aquatic activities in an exciting environment with water temperature of between 30-34°

The hydrotherapy pool is smaller than the one we have currently but will be adequate for the number of people who need to use it.

There has been much discussion on the water temperature in this pool and we understand that currently the water temperature should be 32-34° but in fact is 30-32°.

The new pool will be heated from 30-36° but will have an average temperature of 32-34°.

Overall the swimming area in the new pool complex will be larger than that currently available on the site.

As well as the pools there will be a large spa, pamper rooms, gym, exercise areas, creche, café, and two ful l -sized basketball/netball courts.

There will be room for 500 spectators at the pool complex and 250 at the basketball.

The current Woy Woy Pool has outlived its usefulness and it is time to move on and get something better.

There are always a few people who look to the past, not the future, but we believe the rest of the Gosford area wants access to decent, up-to-date facilities and the Peninsula Regional Leisure Centre can provide that.

Crs Lynne Bockholt, Judith Penton, Chris Holstein, May 30

Leisure centre has strong user group support

L e t m e t a k e t h i s opportunity to congratulate you on your wonderful Peninsula Newspaper, and now to be sending it out fortnightly.

The people of Wagstaffe and district are so happy to see so

much of our local activities. When receiving a phone call

from Queensland, the caller was so excited about the record of Killcare Surf Club and mentioned they were being sent the Peninsula News.

S Smith, Wagstaffe

Fortnightly congratulations

We are a three-generation family from Auckland, New Zealand, who visited Woy Woy earlier this year and fell in love.

We have been reading the Penninsula News on-line ever since and are very keen to return in the summer period.

We are seeking your help in regard to finding a family who might be interested in doing a house and car swap with us (three bedroom waterside home on the fringe of Auckland) post-Christmas, or indeed anyone in the Peninsula area who might have a three or four bedroom house for rental for a month

around the New Year and January 2003 period.

Anyone who can help, please contact William and Marie Murphy, 27 Pouhutukawa Ave, Howick, Auckland New Zealand, email [email protected] phone NZ 09 535 6409.

William Murphy, May 29

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What a joy it is for us to have our own theatre on the Peninsula at last.

Opened along with the grand opening of the Community Centre on April 6, and with a new production of "I Ought to be in Pictures" by Nell Simon waiting in the wings, we were all ready for the new series of plays to begin.

The theatre, seating 120, is rather reminiscent of the Belvoir Theatre in Sydney with its half-round conformation presented s o m e c h a l l e n g e s a n d

adjustments to the Woy Woy Little Theatre group to deal with after all those years of using the small Woy Woy Primary school hall.

The changes were handled with rapid efficiency in spite of some small technical glitches with lighting and repositioning of the casts, which will smooth out as they progress.

"Secret Bridesmaid's Business" their second production which I saw last Saturday night revealed some fresh new faces.

Always wel l -cast, wel l -

rehearsed and well-dressed, both of the plays I have seen in their new home have been enjoyable c o m e d i e s w i t h d e v o t e d audiences.

A comfortable auditorium, designed with some care and in soft colours, promises well for the future of the Woy Woy Little Theatre.

Cong ra tu l a t i ons t o a l l concerned.

I'm looking forward to "The Dresser" in August.

Marjorie Child, Woy Woy

Peninsula theatre is a joy

A great deal of time and money were both expended when Brett Newbold - Urban Planning-Urban Design was commissioned by Gosford Council to prepare an urban design framework for the Peninsula.

Notes following a meeting held on November 27, 2000, were

promulgated which, among other details, specified the following: "Future development should preserve and enhance local environmental character."

D e s p i t e t h e c o n s t a n t availability of a high percentage of empty business premises in Umina, new buildings are emerging at the eastern end of West St.

Although there is no criticism of the architectural qualities of the building, the photographs here would lead to questions about whether the development does really "enhance the local environmental character".

What are we to expect of further future developments?

Brian Lourey, Ettalong

Do buildings enhance character?

The Killcare Wagstaffe Trust has reported the death of Laurie Ware on February 13 after a long debilitating illness.

Laurie and Silver came to Killcare in 1989 and soon became involved in community organisations and activities.

Prominent among these were the Killcare Wagstaffe Trust, of which Laurie was president for several years, and the Bitou Bashers in Bouddi National Park.

Since 1998, Laurie had been a

resident of Woy Woy Community Nurs ing Home, suffer ing alzheimers disease.

"The last few years were difficult ones for both him and Silver," said trust official Mrs Beryl Strom.

"The Trust has expressed its deepest sympathy to Silver.

"Several Members of the Trust attended Laurie's funeral and joined Silver and her family afterwards, to celebrate his long eventful life."

Newsletter, April 2002

The Friends of Lion Island have received funding for a l i t t le penguin threat abatement project.

The group was one to share $50,000 granted for CoastCare projects on the Central Coast, through joint funding from State and Federal Governments.

Federal Member for Robertson Mr Jim Lloyd said the project would "restore the resilient island

vegetation, increasing potential nesting sites for little penguins, and educate the local commercial tour guides ensuring that visitors to the island are receiving a message consistent with the National Parks and Wildlife Service policies for the area.

"CoastCare is typical of many of the natural heritage trust programs in the way it brings communities together to protect

and preserve their local environments.

"Hundreds of volunteers have worked on CoastCare projects in New South Wales to address problems such as dune erosion, weed invasion and the spread of feral animals," Mr Lloyd said.

Media release, May 22

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Federa l Member for Robertson, Mr Jim Lloyd, handed over the keys to a new community bus to Woy Woy Community Aged Care Centre staff on May 21.

The bus was purchased with a Department of Veterans Affairs grant of $77,300 together with approximately $40,000 raised by the Woy Woy Ettalong Hardys Bay RSL Sub-Branch.

Mr Lloyd paid tribute to RSL treasurer Mr Jack Carney who worked for three years on the project including the preparation

of voluminous grant applications and supporting documents.

"This will make a positive difference to the lives of elderly veterans on the Peninsula who have difficulty accessing public transport," Mr Lloyd said.

One of the main uses of the bus will be as the major group transport vehicle for residents at Woy Woy Community Aged Care.

General manager of the facility, Ms Jennifer Eddy, said: "Until now, we have had to try and borrow a bus from other organisations and to rely on that availability before we could

organise group travel. "This has meant that we have

been unable to plan ahead and our residents have therefore missed out as a result.

"Additionally, because we need a bus with a hydraulic lift for wheelchair-bound residents, it has been particularly difficult and we have had to hire taxis.

"Residents can now go out as a group more frequently.

"Today, a group of 11 are going to The Entrance and Toowoon Bay," she said.

Cec Bucello, May 28

New community bus handed over

Federal member for Robertson, Jim Lloyd hands over bus keys to Jack Carney as fellow board members of Ettalong Hardys Bay RSL Sub-Branch look on.

Funding for Lion Island penguins

The State Coalition has pledged to increase staff numbers at the Woy Woy office of the Department of Commun i t y Se rv i c es (DOCS).

The Liberal and National Parties have called on the Government to urgently appoint an additional 200 frontline child protection officers, with the majority to go to rural and regional areas, particularly those areas where families are at high risk of abuse.

The Woy Woy office has been named as one of the regional offices which should have a staff increase.

" R e v e l a t i o n s a t a Parliamentary Inquiry that DOCS officers are not even able to respond to the most urgent cases of child abuse is extremely disturbing," said Opposition leader Mr John Brogden.

"Family support services have told the Parliamentary Inquiry that there is a crisis in country

NSW which has seen frontline staff of DOCS and non-g o v e r n m e n t a g e n c i e s overwhelmed."

Research had revealed that for every dollar spent on protection and intervention we save $7 of taxpayers' money which would otherwise have to be spent on juvenile justice, corrective services and in dealing with other social ills.

"In any case, no cost is too great to protect our children.

"The NSW Labor Government may fail to put much needed additional workers into DOCS before the March election, but we p ledge that a Coal i t ion Government will have those officers at the frontline of the war against child abuse."

The addit ional staff ing, expected to cost $10-20 million, and improvements to the management and systems in DOCS would be among the Coalition's first priorities, Mr Brogden said.


Staff pledge for Woy Woy DOCS

Peninsula residents aged over 50 are being encouraged to write their memoirs and short stories in a program sponsored by t h e F e l l o w s h i p o f Australian Writers and NSW Ministry of the Arts.

Peninsula resident Pat Lindsay and fellow writer Sheila Drakely plan to visit retirement homes within the next few weeks.

Both commenced writing after retirement and say they find fu l f i l lment in express ing themselves in words, as well as meeting others with the same interest.

P a t h a s w o n m o r e competitions than she can remember and been published in short story form and Sheila seen h e r s t o r i es i n s e v e r a l anthologies.

The short story writing competition closes on September 2.

Winners will be presented with prizes at the Central Coast writers' festival awards lunch at Gosford RSL on Saturday, November 23.

With inquiries, phone Pat on 4342 2184


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Memoir writing encouraged

The Salvation Army Red S h i e l d Ap p e a l w a s promoted in Deepwater Plaza, Woy Woy, with a display of their emergency trailer and personnel.

The display sought volunteers to collect and drivers to assist in the Red Shield Appeal weekend of May 25 and 26.

The appeal raised more than $22,000 on the Peninsula, which will be used to help maintain and increase the services they provide on the Peninsula and throughout the Central Coast.

The Army's Central Coast public relations director, Mr Rodney Dibley, said: "We are extremely grateful to the Peninsula community for their generosity.

"The money donated over the weekend will go a long way to help reach the total Red Shield Appeal goal on the Peninsula of $70,000.

“What we really need now is for those who were missed, or were not home, to post their donation to the Red Shield Appeal, PO Box 324, The Entrance 2261 or to phone the national hotline number of 13 32 30 and make a credit card donation.

"Alternately, people can make a donation on our secure website on www.salvos.org.au.

"If people are able to do this, then we are certain that we will come close to achieving our goals or $424,000 for the Central Coast,” Mr Dibley said.


A committee offering food, showers and laundry facilities to the homeless is l o o k i n g f o r n e w accommodation.

Temporary premises in Brickwharf Rd need to be vacated by June 21 and new premises found, according to committee member Ms Karen Grosse.

"The local parish, St John the Baptist, set up MacKillop Cottage in 1992 with an aim to feed the homeless here in Woy Woy," she said.

"This led to offering showers

and laundry facilities, also. "Unfortunately, this worthwhile

service could not continue at that venue."

She said a steering committee was formed in 2000 as a three-way venture with Woy Woy Parish, Centacare and the St Vincent de Paul Society.

After many hours of “blood, sweat and tears” searching, the service arrived at the current premises off Brickwharf Rd.

"This very small room has served a need for much longer than was anticipated," said Ms Grosse.

"Over the past decade, a small

band of extremely dedicated vo lun teers has p rov ided nourishing, nutritious, home-cooked lunches to a group of up to 19 homeless people four days a week," she said.

"There is a public perception that all homeless are substance abusers and the dregs of society.

"This perception is so far from the reality - some are merely victims of circumstance and rely o n t h e s e wa r m - h e a r t e d volunteers for a meal and a chat to get them through their difficult days.

"There seems to be no place in society for the homeless.

"There is a general consensus that, although the need to be fed and nurtured is evident, it’s okay as long as it is elsewhere.

"Mary Mac’s Place fulfils a vital area of need in Woy Woy.

"They are desperate for new premises and look to the wider community for help."

Ms Grosse said that Mary MacKillop, who is to become Australia’s first Saint, had said: “Wherever you see a need, do something about it.”

Contact Centacare on 4324 6403 or St John the Baptist Parish Office on 4341 1073.

Email, May 30

Health and Welfare


Umina Mall Pharmacy

Gosf. Skin Cancer

Dentures

Judi Weaver

Healthy Approach

Left to right: Ann McGilchrist, Marlene Pontana and Sandra Pyper

Premises needed to feed homeless

Ettalong Beach Memorial Club has funded the training of staff at Centacare, Gosford.

The club has donated $11,000 which has been used to train six facilitators at the Australian Institute of Counselling In Addictions in Bowral and to assist in the purchase of life management manuals.

The five-day training program was undertaken by three Gosford-Wyong Centrecare staff, two community-based workers from Woy Woy and Toukley parishes and the other from Central Coast Problem Gambling Services.

"Life Management is a program for those who are looking to get their lives back on track," said Ms Diane Lee,

m ana ge r o f Com m un i t y Development & Education at Centrecare, Central Coast.

"The club's support and funding of the program, along with the efforts and initiative of accredited facilitator, Mary Butler, has made it accessible to participants across the Coast."

"The funding also means that manuals only cost community participants $30, making the program affordable to those who need it most."

"The more we can assist those in our community who may be struggling with the weight of personal problems, the stronger our community will become, " said Mr Peter Hale, general manager of Ettalong Beach Club.

Club Newsletter, June-July

Club funds training

Salvos promote appeal

Two users of the Woy Woy pool have said that the proposed new aquatic and leisure centre as planned will provide a lower level of service to the general swimming public than the present facility.

However, Cr Lynne Bockholt has described the complaints as nonsense.

One pool user, Mr David Casey, approached Peninsula News with his impression of the proposed changes.

"A the moment, we have a seven-lane outdoor 50-metre pool, a six-lane indoor 25-metre heated lap pool, a 12-metre learn-to-swim pool and a 25-metre three-lane hydrotherapy pool.

"These pools are all heated to different temperatures to suit the needs of their users.

"The four pools we now have will be replaced by two pools, an eight-lane 50-metre heated indoor pool and a two-lane 25-

metre indoor pool, effectively eliminating the hydrotherapy and learn-to-swim pools," Mr Casey said.

Swimming instructor Mr John Chivers told Peninsula News that the proposed centre would disadvantage the majority of pool users.

"Of pool users, 80 to 85 per cent are not competit ive swimmers.

"They are individual recreation and fitness users who will not be well served by the current plans as they lack the function of the existing complex," Mr Chivers said.

Cr Lynne Bockholt said that both the Central Coast Swimming Association and the Woy Woy Swimming Club supported the changes in the new centre.

"The pool is in a terrible state at the moment.

"The heating is coal-fired. "It uses domestic equipment for

a public swimming pool.

"It's just awful," Cr Bockholt said.

Mr Chivers also claimed that councillors and council staff dismissed his claims about the centre not serving swimmers adequately at the recent council public meeting to discuss the Draft City Management Plan.

"We endeavoured to point out the problems with the plan at the meetings in Woy Woy and Umina and we were told that the new complex will function to the same level as the present one, even though it is obvious that it will not.

"A letter outlining outcomes and comments sent out to all participants at the meetings makes no mention of the heated discussion of what the new centre will entail, which took place at both meetings.

"It has not been included where it should be in the section marked 'Views expressed by the community'," Mr Chivers said.

A letter from the Mayor, Cr Robert Bell, to Mr Chivers stated:

"Council 's proposal for a comprehensive leisure facility seeks to provide facilities for the whole community including families, women, older adults, children and people with disabilities.

"These groups have not enjoyed access to such facilities on the Peninsula in the past."

Another letter to Mr Chivers f rom counc i l d i rec tor o f community services Mr Phil Rowland said that the council must balance the needs of the community.

The new aquatic and leisure centre would provide a higher standard of facility for a wider cross section of the community than that which existed at the present centre, he said.

News

4 June 2002 – Peninsula News –

Woy Woy Printing Spirituality

Meditate

Incense Ability

Woy Woy Environment Centre is to hold a series of Thursday afternoon talks to the community about environmental issues.

The first talk is on Thursday, June 27, at 2pm.

The subject of the talk is "What your environment levy pays for" and everyone is welcome to attend, according to secretary Mrs Beryl Strom.

Mrs Strom said he Woy Woy Environment Centre, located at 267 Blackwall Rd, Woy Woy, was established in 1988, in the Old St Luke's Church, as part of the bicentenary celebrations.

The project was funded jointly by the State Government and Gosford Council, she said.

"The centre is there to provide environmental information and resources to the general public, with a view of developing environmental awareness and understanding, especially on local issues.

"A committee appointed under Section 355 of the Local Government Act manages the centre.

"It meets regularly throughout the year to receive reports and correspondence and to attend to

the general running of the centre."

Mrs Strom said a "friends" system was introduced several years ago to encourage the general community to become involved and to provide a small income through donations.

More than 100 people became "friends" in 2001, many of them coming from the Association for Environment Education following the introduction of a "join both".

"The centre contains valuable environmental resources, many concerned directly with the Central Coast, including handout material on recycling, energy use, national parks and heritage.

"It also has newspaper clippings, environmental group newsletters, council papers, e n v i r o n m e n t a l i m p a c t statements, studies and other general resource material," said Mrs Strom.

"The AEE (Central Coast) shares with the Woy Woy E n v i r o n m e n t Ce n t r e i t s newsletters and excursions."

During the year, six newsletters were distributed to their "friends" who were invited to take part in activities.

These included looking at proposals for Correa Bay and

Phegans Bay; a visit to Kincumba Mountain, particularly the eastern end where a major re-zoning had been proposed for Norman's Quarry; exploring Cockle Bay Wetland; and examining some developments and innovations on the north-west waterfront of Brisbane Water.

"To encourage additional use of the centre, Gosford Council's environment education officer Trish Donnelly is located there from 1pm to 4pm on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month.

"This has proved to be a popular innovation with many community members preferring to visit the centre than to go to the administration building in Gosford.

"Trish is hoping that the centre may be used in the future for talks to the community and for school class excursions."

The centre is open daily from 1pm to 4pm provided a member of its volunteer staff is available.

People can phone the secretary, Beryl Strom on 4360 1024 to find out which days it is open in any week or to make an appointment for a special opening.

Beryl Strom, May 27

Trish Donnelly, Gosford Council's Environmental Education Officer

Environment talks at Woy Woy

Pool users complain about plans

The Uniting Church Broken Bay Mission support group has raised $1400 through a Mothers' Day fete.

The church is now busy preparing for its annual sausage sizzle, which will be held on June 18 at 12pm at 14 Hood St, Booker Bay, the home of Jack and Norma Morgan.

A feature of this event is the Morgans' famous apple crumble with custard and cream.

The churches annual luncheon will be held on July 16 at 12pm in

the Uniting Church hall, Picnic Pd, Ettalong.

Following the lunch, a talk will be held on the work being done to provide continuing support and practical services for those living in the remote outback.

A representative of Uniting Church Frontier Services, Rosemary Young, will give the talk.

Everyone is welcome to attend both events.

Phyllis Saunders, May 28

A new scrabble group is being set up at the Ettalong Senior Citizens Centre.

Anyone aged 50 years or over is welcome to join.

The group will commence when there are enough people interested and games will be played at 1pm on Wednesdays.

Anyone interested can phone the centre on 4341 3222 and leave their phone number.

The coordinator will contact players, letting them know starting date.

Rhonda Gibson, May 27


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Celestial

Empire Bay Hair

Aquarius

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New scrabble

group forms

Fete raises $1400

A record $22,450 was raised for the Central Coast Community Chest with $4192 raised in Woy Woy at the recent McDonald's McHappy day.

The Woy Woy shop raised the most money out of all Central Coast stores which raised a total of .

"This was a major success for local children and youth charities on the Central Coast," said Community Chest general manager Cr Chris Holstein.

"These funds will now be distributed between numerous children-youth charities on the Coast.

Organisations that will benefit

from the money raised." The charities included those

dealing with disabilities in children, health and social issues including youth suicide.

A prize for the day was a holiday for four people staying five nights on the Gold Coast was donated by Harvey World Travel Erina.

The winner was Mr Brendan Ryan from Umina.

Mr Holstein praised the efforts, not only of all the volunteers who helped on the day, but also the staff of the McDonald outlets w h o s e e n t h u s i a s m w a s instrumental in achieving an increase of over 60% on a similar day last year.


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Red Saffire

Patonga Beach

Del’s

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Labor member for Peats, Marie Andrews and Liberal member for Robertson, Jim Lloyd both worked at Woy Woy McDonalds on

McHappy day

House ad

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 two 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 Boulevard, Woy Woy.

Enq: 4341 2888 Woy Woy Pelican Feeding , 3pm

Pelican Park, Fishermans Wharf.

WEEKLY EVENTS

EVERY FRIDAY Old Wags Bridge Club , Wagstaffe

Hall each Friday except 4th Enq 4360 1820 or 4360 1612

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, 10am.

Enq: 4349 4800 Active Over 50’s Exercise Class

Ettalong Progress Hall 9.15am Enq 4342 9252

Ettalong Senior Citizens Club Line Dancing– 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. 12.30pm Enq. 4341 0721

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

Alcoholics Anonymous Woy Woy Group 6pm at John the Baptist Hall, Cnr Victoria St & Blackwall Rd., Woy Woy Enq Phillip 4342 7303

Silk Painting Sue Saunders, Ettalong Beach Arts & Crafts Centre 1.30pm – 3.30pm Enq Penny Riley 4360 1673

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 – 10.15pm Free Tea and Coffee. Cash Prizes

Enq: 4369 0626. Social Bingo Progress Hall, Woy

Woy Rd at 12 noon Snooker Ettalong Memorial Club at

8.30am Enq 43417307 Cabaret dance & floor show, 8pm

free, Everglades Country Club, Dunban Road, Woy Woy

Dance Club Ettalong Memorial C Club at 1pm Enq: 4341 2156

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

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

Patonga Bakehouse Gallery. Every Weekend 10.00 am— 4.00 pm

EVERY SUNDAY Junior Snooker Ettalong Memorial

Club at 9am Coas t Com m un i t y Church

Services 9am and 5pm Enq 4360 1448

Patonga Bakehouse Gallery. Every Weekend 10.00 am— 4.00 pm

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

Blue Swimmers Male only swimming club Pearl Beach Rock Pool. 9am

EVERY MONDAY Old and Bold Snooker Ettalong

Memorial Club at 10am Enq 4341 7307 Yoga Wagstagffe Hall 9.30 am Enq

4360 1854 Bowls Ettalong Memorial Club at

1.30pm Enq 4344 1358 Ettalong/Umina Lions Bingo

10.30am Ettalong Memorial Club, Cash Prizes. Enq: 4342 1352.

Aquafitness Active Over 50 Woy Woy Pool Blackwall Rd. 1.15pm Enq 4349 4800

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.

Strength Training 11.30am Fitness City Ettalong Beach Club Enq 4343 0130

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

Boxing/fitness training, 3.45pm-U14, 4.30pm 5.45pm-14yrs+,Tae Kwon Do 7pm 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. 12.30pm 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 7.30pm Enq: 4325 3608

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

Evening Bowls Ettalong Memorial Club at 6pm Enq 4341 9656

Card Club 500 1pm Ettalong Memorial Club

EVERY TUESDAY Boxing/fitness training U/14 yrs

4.30pm 5.30pm 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, 8am, Enq: 4341 3370.

Ettalong Senior Citizens Centre activities; Ladies Indoor Bowls- 9am; Handicraft- 9am; Cards- 12.30pm; Tai

Chi-9am.Gentle Exercise 1pm 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 7.30pm Ettalong Memorial Club

Chess Club Ettalong Memorial Club at 1pm

Alcoholics Anonymous Woy Woy Group 6pm John the Baptist Church Hall, Cnr Victoria St & Blackwall Rd Enq Julie 4379 1132

Tai-Chi classes Wagstaffe Hall 11am, except school holidays Enq 4360 2705

EVERY WEDNESDAY Table Tennis Ettalong Memorial

Club at 7.30pm Enq 4341 9263 Bridge Ocean Beach Surf Club.

9.30am and 7.30pm Enq 43410721 Social Bingo Progress Hall, Woy

Woy Rd at 12 noon. Peninsula Choir rehearse 7.30pm

St Andrews Hall Umina. Men welcome Pearl Beach Play Group 10am

Pearl Beach Progress Hall Enq: 4342 7182 Brisbane Waters Scrabble Club,

Woy Woy Meals on Wheels Hall, 6pm - 10pm New players welcome.Enq: 4341 9929

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

Dancelot Ettalong Memorial Club at 7pm

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 10am Boxing/fitness training, 4.30pm U14, 7pm circuit boxing (girls) PCYC, Enq 4344 7851

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

Leatherwork Classes Ettalong Senior Citizens Centre Enq 4341 3222

Bowls Ettalong Memorial Club at 10am Enq 4341 5293

EVERY THURSDAY Senior Snooker Ettalong Memorial

Club at 8.30am Enq 4341 7307 Fitness Wagstaffe Hall 9.30 am

Over 60’s welcome Enq 4360 1971 Drumming – Bouddi Women’s

Drumming 1.45 – 3.00 91 The Scenic Rd $5. Enq 0408 794 083

Scrabble Progress Hall, Woy Woy Rd 12.30pm.

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, 10am. Ettalong Beach Bowling Club Enq: 4340 1057, Gentle Exercise, Ettalong Fitness City, 10.30am & 12 noon, Enq: 4341 3370.

Gentle Exercise Senior Cits Centre, Broken Bay Rd, 1pm Enq 43413222

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

Enq: 4341 3222 Australiana, 10.30am, School for

Seniors, Peninsula Saturday June 29ommunity Centre, Enq: 4341 9333, Judo seniors/women $3, 6.30pm, Enq: 4342 4121

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

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

Bridge Ocean Beach Surf Club. 12.30pm Enq 4341 0721

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

PCYC Doubles Pool Comp 5pm 14+ boxing/fitness (gym) 5.30pm. Girls boxing class 7pm.

Card Club Euchre 1pm Ettalong Memorial Club

Card Group Ettalong Senior Citizens Centre Enq 4341 3222

EVENT CALENDAR

Saturday June 1 Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade’s

Produce Stall Killcare cellars (1st Sat each month)

Sunday June 2 Diesel. Get up close and personal.

Lizotte’s Restaurant Ettalong Beach Memorial Club. Enq 4342 0355

Monday June 3 Pretty Beach Public School P&C

Resource centre at school (1st Mon) 7.30pm Enq 4360 1587

Wednesday June 5 Woy Woy Older Women’s Network

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

Killcare Wagstaff Rural Fire Brigade The Shed, Stanley St, Killcare 7.30pm Enq 4360 2161

CWA Woy Woy Branch Social Day (1st Wed)) 10am Handicrafts 1pm meeting The Boulevards, Woy Woy Enq 4344 5192, 4341 6533

Seniors’ shopping day, Deepwater Plaza (1st Wed).

Enq: 4341 4206 Thursday June 6 South Woy Woy Progress Assoc.

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

Friday June 7 Legacy Ladies Ettalong Memorial

Club at 8.30am (1st Fri) Enq 4341 3492

Free first release movie, 8pm (1st Fri) Everglades Country Club

Ballroom supper dances, 7.30pm, Ettalong, all ages. Professional teachers available. (1st Fri) Enq: 4344 5432

Bus trip, (1st Fri), School for Seniors, Peninsula Community Centre Enq: 4341 9333

Whole Women Workshop Peninsula Women’s Health Centre Fridays May 17 to July 5 Bookings 4342 5905

Saturday June 8 Ocean & Coastal Care Initiatives

seminar & tour. Seagrasses, mangrove forests & salt marshes. Cost $20 (lunch $5 extra) Enq 4341 4291

Save Our Suburbs (2nd Sat) Meeting 3pm Woy Woy South Community Hall, Woy Woy Rd., & Pier St. Enq 4342 2251

Ettalong Beach Memorial Club, Marcia Hines, tickets $10. Enq qnd bookings 4341 1166

Pretty Beach Primary School P & C fireworks night in school grounds. 5pm. Barbecue & sausage sizzle $5 adults. $1 children. $10 family.

Monday June 10 RSL Womens Auxiliary Ettalong

Memorial Club (2nd Mon) 9am Pretty Beach Wagstaffe Progress

Association Inc Wagstaffe Hall (2nd

Mon) 7.30pm Enq 4360 1546 or 4360 1546

Killcare Heights Garden Club (2nd Mon) 10.30am Enq 4344 4520 or 4360 1631

Central Coast Bus iness & Professional Women’s Assoc. dinner meeting. (2nd Mon) 7pm for 7.30pm Central Coast Leagues Club. Enq 4341 1844

Tuesday June 11 Toastmasters Ettalong Memorial

Club (2nd Tue) at 7pm Enq 4341 6842 Umina T.P.I. Ettalong Memorial

Club (2nd Tue) at 1pm Enq 4341 4644 Combined Pensioners Association

meeting, games, dancing, afternoon tea (2nd & 4th Tuesdays) Ettalong Senior Citizens Centre 1pm. Enq 4341 3222

Madness & Melodies, Ettalong Beach War Memorial Club, 10.30am. (2nd Tues) 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.

Killcare Surf Life Saving Club (2nd Tue) 7pm Enq 4360 1966

Past Lives Workshop. Peninsula Women’s Health Centre 10am to 12n Bookings 4342 5605

Wednesday June 12 Red Cross, Umina Beach Branch

monthly meeting 1.30pm. Umina Uniting Church Hall, Ocean Beach Rd., Umina

Woy Woy Community Aged Care Auxiliary meeting (2nd Wed) 10am Aged Care Complex, Kathleen St., Woy Woy Enq 4341 1588

Endeavour View Club Woy Woy Leagues Club, 10.30am (2nd Wed).

Kids Drama & Discovery classes at Umina PCYC 4pm – 5pm children from 5 to 16. Enq 4344 7851

Woy Woy View Club Friendship Day & Doll Show at Meals on Wheels Hall, Woy Woy 10.30 am Enq 4342 0805

Thursday June 13 Outsiders Club Ettalong Memorial

Club (every 2nd Thur) at 9am Friday June 14 RSL Sub Branch Ettalong Memorial

Club (2nd Fri) at 2.30pm Whole Women Workshop Peninsula

Women’s Health Centre Fridays May 17 to July 5 Bookings 4342 5905

Sunday June 16 Vietnam Vets Ettalong Memorial

Club (3rd Sun) at 11am Bootscooters Ettalong Memorial

Club (3rd Sun) at 2.30pm Hymns that Live singalong Ettalong

Baptist Church Barrenjoey Rd Ettalong 2.30pm Enq 4332 8965

Ettymalong Creek Landcare group. Etta Rd., Umina (3rd Sun) for bush regeneration. 8am Enq: 4342 2251.

Monday June 17 War Widows Ettalong Memorial

Club (3rd Mon) 11am Tuesday June 18 Woy Woy Peninsula Arthritis

Branch (3rd Tue) Meals on Wheels Hall) 10am Enq 4342 1790

Wednesday June 19 Woy Woy View Club Luncheon,

Everglades Country Club 10.30am $14. Guest speaker. Visitors welcome.

Enq 4342 0805 Thursday June 20

- Peninsula News - 4 June 2002

4 June 2002– Peninsula News -

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Just Company social club members from left Sandra Johnson, Joanne Schrierberie and Zelda Whiting

Just Company social group recen t l y pu t on a production of "To Host a Murder - Roman Ruins" at T h e C o r n e r T a b l e Restaurant in Woy Woy.

Among the players were Zelda Whiting as Cleopatra, Don Whiting as Ceaser Salad, Joanne Schrierberie as Mercedes, Pam

Troman as Rotunda Imaculata high priestess of the vestal virgins and Cathy Harris as Flotilla who was the murderer of Flabious Corpos.

Other characters were Bogus Fortunatus, Maximus Testarosus and Harangus.

There were eight players and eight spectators present.

Bronwyn Heinrich of The

Corner Table put on a special Roman menu for the night, including Roman chicken and Sicilian fish.

The next production for the group will be "The Maiming of the Shrew" in September at The Corner Table.

To join Just Company social group, call Pam on 4369 0131

Pam Troman, May 24

Just Company production

The Troubador Folk Club will host a singing workshop on Saturday, June 22, 10am to 5pm, at the CWA hall Woy Woy, opposite Fisherman's Wharf.

Three sessions will be held in the workshop on themes of preparation, technique and presentation.

The workshop begins at 10am with Richard Mills who will present "In Search of the Lost Voice".

Richard will share some of the techniques he has learnt through experience to help singers reach their full potential.

The workshop will involve visualisation and movement, breath, body and spirit.

At 1pm, Linda Campbell will present Fun-damentals of Singing, a practical session that covers the basic techniques including the mechanics of voice, breath, resonance and tone.

With a BA in drama and a

graduate diploma in arts, Linda draws on a mixture of techniques from both voice and actor training.

Her vocal studies have included time spent in New Orleans with "Queen of Blues" Marva Wright.

At 2pm, Chris Fraser presents Preparing for the Gig.

Chris Fraser will spend an hour exploring the ways to prepare for a gig, working an audience and turning what can be an ordeal into a pleasant experience.

At 3.30pm, participants will be invited to share a song, ask questions and join in to practice some newly learnt techniques.

The cost is $25 ($20 for members) for the day including afternoon tea or $15 for a single session.

Participants will be asked to bring their own lunch.

With inquiries, phone Frank on 4 3 4 0 1 0 6 0 o r [email protected].


Singing workshop

Mark Lizotte, brother of Brian Lizotte who runs Lizotte's Restaurant at the Ettalong Beach Memorial Club, performed at the club last Sunday.

Better known as Diesel of Johnny Diesel and the Injectors, the performance co-incided with the imminent release of his first single in Australia since 1998

G u i t a r i s t , s i n g e r a n d songwriter, Diesel only returned to Australia 12 months ago, following a five-year stay in New

York. His time here has been

occupied with writing and road testing new material, culminating with a special Australia Day performance for ex-pats this year in Vietnam.

Recording at Studios 301 in February, Diesel is now armed with a soon to be released single.

He performed at the Ettalong Beach Club, for one night only, in the intimate surroundings of Lizotte’s Restaurant.


Diesel performs

Education

– Peninsula News– 4 June 2002

Students at Woy Woy Public School got involved with public education day on Thursday, May 23, with a

"monsters and make believe" parade.

Goblins and ghouls, witches and warlocks invaded the school for a parade for parents on the

day. Afterwards the students and

parents were treated to a barbecue lunch.


Monsters and make-believe parade

The students of Woy Woy South Public School celebrated public education day by holding "grand-friends" day on Thursday, May 23.

Grandparents and elderly neighbours of students along with residents of Peninsular Village were invited to visit Woy Woy South primary school on the day.

The event showed the visitors to the school how things had changed in public education since they went to primary school.

The elderly visitors watched an assembly and were invited to visit classrooms.

One of the visitors on the day, Barbara Punter, said she was

impressed with how things had changed in public education.

“Years ago, when I went to school, you learnt your three R’s and that was it.

“It’s much better now. The children do more and there’s more going for them,” she said.

She was impressed with Woy Woy South’s initiative, inviting grandparents and the elderly to the school.

“I think it’s very good because it involves us with the kids,” she said.

Deputy principal Jo Booth said that the day was an outstanding success and the school did not expect such a large turnout.

“We have open days for our parents during education week,

but also we wanted to have a link w i th our sen io r c i t i zen community.

"We wanted to get them involved in public education.

“A lo t o f them have grandchildren here,” Ms Booth said.

She said that the day’s activities were to celebrate education and the history of public education

“We called it ‘grand-friends’ because some of the children may not have grand parents but neighbours might be elderly,” she said.

She said that she was happy with the “big family feeling” of the day, which ended with a picnic.


Grand-friends day at Woy Woy South

P e n i n s u l a s c h o o l s , including St John the Baptist primary school, will join to hold a Combined Schools Country Fair.

"We believe holding one combined fair instead of six separate fetes will be beneficial to everyone concerned," according to organiser Ms Liz McMinn.

It would allow schools to combine resources rather than competing against each other.

"We hope that the whole community, including businesses and licensed and service clubs will embrace the event as a way of supporting education in our local community without having to differentiate between which schools to support."

Other aims of the event were to help to unify and strengthen our Peninsula community, to raise the profile of education on the Peninsula and to teach our children the value of working together as a community, she said.

Students from Brisbane Water Secondary Col lege were involved in planning many of the activities, particularly the Dry Boat Race, which will have entries from both primary and high schools.

All local students will have an

opportunity on the day to demonstrate their various talents.

There will be a huge raffle with great prizes, lots of rides, entertainment, amusements and a variety of stalls.

"We are hoping that the day will hold something for everyone and will become an annual community event," said Ms McMinn.

Participating schools were St John the Baptist Woy Woy. Empire Bay Public School. Umina Public School, Ettalong Public School, Brisbane Water Secondary College, representing about 4000 students.

Woy Woy Public School would participate in raffle ticket sales.

"We would very much like to hear from anyone who might like to donate goods or services for the day," said Ms McMinn.

"We are also looking for business' that might help us out with generators and marquees."

Anyone who would like to hold a stall or would like any more information can contact one of the committee, either by email at jenny. jackson@etta long-p.schools.nsw.edu.au or by phoning Liz McMinn at Ettalong Public School on 43413550 or contact the P&F or P&C committee at any participating school.


Schools combine for country fair

The issue of gender in student leadership will be discussed at the next meeting of Empire Bay Public School's P&C.

The school has reviewed all aspects of these appointments and has spoken to the students.

Years 3-6 were asked for their opinion on whether the school should have a mandated two girl and two boy make-up of student leader positions or whether the positions should be filled directly by those with the highest number of votes regardless of gender.

School newsletter, May 29

Gender discussed

Primary school children in the Peninsula area are currently taking part in tree planting ceremonies, World Environment Day activities and biodiversity projects.

They are learning about recycling and about endangered species.

The activities are part of the Gosford Council ’s annual “ S c h o o l s E n v i r o n m e n t Awareness Program”.

The program is in its 14th year. This year, the theme is

“Biodiversity – here today, gone tomorrow”.

The schools involved are Woy Woy, Umina, Ettalong, Pretty Beach and Empire Bay.

Students have been asked to think about the variety of native plants and animals in Australia.

"Issues such as endangered species, habitats and protecting our local biodiversity are important issues for school children to be aware of," said the council’s environment awareness

program co-ordinator Ms Maree Whelan.

“Australia is unique because it provides a home to over one million plants and animals that are found nowhere else in the world.

"We all need to be aware of this fact because it helps us to understand just how unique our local biodiversity is.

“Children are also finding out about threats to our biodiversity and the harm that can be caused by domestic pets, rubbish and lack of education,” said Ms Whelan.

Judging will start in Term 3 and will last for a number of weeks.

In the meantime, council is looking for sponsors from local orginisations to help support the program.

In previous years, local businesses provided either money or prizes such as cinema passes, books and caps.

Media Release, May 27

Playing in atrocious conditions with blustery winds and occasional showers, Empire Bay Public School won a close game of cricket against Niagara Park.

After a score of 5/48 runs from 30 overs, Empire Bay needed to bowl the opposition out, which they did, for 40 runs from 26 overs.

Batting was difficult but James

McNamara and Daniel Willis contributed well with Thomas Pope, Matt Fallen, Matt Jones and Kayne Hansett a!l adding to the score.

Bowling in the prevailing conditions needed concentration.

Lachlan O'Donnell demoralised the opposition taking four wickets conceding only three runs, while James snared 3/8 off six overs.

All bowlers worked as a team and Matt Jones, Thomas Pope, Daniel Willis and Matt Fallon

restricted the scoring admirably. Catches by Matt Kemsley, BJ

Cilia and Patrick Crocker came at very crucial times while Daniel Willls took two catches as well.

Chris Bainbridge and David Provest fielded well and were an important part of a good team effort.

The next game will be played in September and will be against another Central Coast side yet to be determined.


Cricket win for Empire Bay

Students take part in environment program


Education

Kip McGrath T h e D e p a r t m e n t o f Education and Training has refused to consider upgrading wiring at Woy Woy South Public School to a c c o m m o d a t e a i r conditioning.

The request was made after the school's P&C association raised $18,000 to install units nine more classrooms at the school.

The association has been told that air-conditioning of rooms was not part of the school building code and any electrical work required for air-conditioning would not be funded through the DET capital works program.

Last year the association embarked on a program to air-condition as many areas of the school as possible.

T h i s r e s u l t e d i n a l l demountable buildings, the computer room and seven primary classrooms being air-conditioned.

It soon became apparent that the air-conditioners were placing a strain on the school’s electrical system and, during periods of extremely hot weather, the circuits in block “A” were being tripped.

Some upgrading work was done but this did not completely solve the problem.

" A l t h o u g h a s u m o f

approximately $18000 had been committed to install units in a further nine classrooms, we realised that it was not appropriate to spend such a large sum of money in this way until we had checked that the electrical i n f r a s t r u c t u r e c o u l d accommodate the extra load," the association told parents in a school newsletter.

"W e con tac ted Ene rgy Australia who have had electrical contractors assessing the school circuits and preparing a report to indicate any electrical work that would need to be done to allow the existing and any further action can be planned."

Newsletter, May 28

Wiring upgrade refused

Seventeen Central Coast school principals attended a Connect IT Website Development Day held at the Technology Futures Centre on May 28.

The Centre, located at the Woy Woy campus of Brisbane Waters Secondary College, proved to be an ideal venue with its new computer equipment and networked configuration.

The purpose of the day was to standardise what schools are saying about themselves on their

websites so that anyone enquiring about a school would be able to compare information easily as well as to be able to understand the information provided.

The principals built their own websites using a template provided by Edgar Adams of Central Coast Business Review.

The final outcome forms the Centra l Coast Educat ion Directory and links through a program called Central Coast EduBase.

Information available on each

school includes a school profile, teaching and learning programs, student support programs and extra-curricular activities.

Website training was provided by Alan Will iams, image composition was explained by Wayne Matsen and overall assistance and support was provided by David Abrahams.

Peninsula Schools involved on the day were Woy Woy and Ettalong Public Schools and Brisbane Water Secondary College.

Cec Bucello, May 28

School principals hard at work preparing school web sites at the Technology Futures Centre

Principals learn about web sites

An orientation program called “Leap Frog” will be introduced at Woy Woy South Public School this year.

The program will run for several weeks in term four for children who will be starting kindergarten in 2003.

The “Leap Frog” program aims to make preschoolers more familiar with “Big School” and to make their transition to school

less daunting. Details are yet to be finalised. A meeting for parents of

children starting kindergarten 2003 and any interested parents will be held next term.

Parents are encouraged to call into the school office and put their child’s name down for enrolment.

Children are eligible to attend kindergarten if they turn five by July 31.

Newsletter, May 28

Orientation at Woy Woy South

Peninsula primary school children are urged to use their imagination creatively with the word "help" as the theme for their story.

Sally Horsey is planning visits to local schools to show how anyone can learn the skill of writing and see their story in print if they are determined.

Sally recent ly had her children's story "The Trifle Tower"

published and will also read excerpts from the book to children.

There is no entry fee for children 12 years and under.

Closing date is September 2. Sponsors are the Fellowship of

Australia Writers and NSW Ministry of Arts.

For further information, phone Sally on 4385 1791

The Central Coast writers

festival writing competitions also have a section for 13 to 18 year olds who live on the Central Coast, plus an open section for NSW residents of all ages.

There will be cash prizes, certificates, books, and Ourimbah CoOp Bookshop have donated vouchers to the value of $1000.

With inquiries, phone Margot on 4390 0022


'Help' they write creatively

Pretty Beach Public School has decided to develop student computer skills.

At a school development day at the beginning of term three, teachers will design the scope and sequence of computer skills and ways of monitoring the s t u d e n t s ' d e v e l o p m e n t throughout the grades.

Currently some of the classes are participating in computer-related learning.

Year six is involved in an internet project called, "Murder under the Microscope", where school groups compete against one another to solve an environmental issue.

Year f ive students are

p r e p a r i n g P o w e r p o i n t presentations as a follow up to their Tallow Beach excursion.

Year two are participating in another interactive internet program, a "Book Rap" with discussion revolving around the book "Jeffrey", which correlates with their transport unit.


School to develop computer skills

The students of Ettalong Primary School participated in Public Education Day by covering their oval with a sea of cardboard hands on Thursday, May 23.

The sea of hands was used to represent the diversity of students and celebrate public education day by getting the entire school involved.

Each student was represented by a cardboard hand with their name on it and each grade by a different coloured set of hands.

The symbolic event was organised by Trish Carney, a new teacher to the school.

She was happy with the success of the day and the wide participation by both staff and students.

“The whole staff has just been excellent.

"They have got right behind it,” she said.

Being Aboriginal, Ms Carney drew the idea from the national sea of hands for reconciliation movement.

“I’ve always wanted to have a go at the sea of hands," she said.

“Given it was public education day it was just the perfect time.”

The event will now be held annually.

“We’ve already got the idea for next year, it will be a big rainbow serpent,” she said.

The students of Ettalong Primary ended the day with an assembly and picnic lunch with parents.


Sea of hands at Ettalong

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Pretty Beach Primary School P&C is having its annual fireworks night on Saturday, June 8, at 5pm.

The fireworks will start at 6.30pm in the school grounds.

There will be a steak and sausage sizzle, home made soups, damper or cakes, tea and coffee, drinks and treats for the kids from 5pm onwards.

The entry price is $10 for a family, $5 for adults and $1 for children.

All family groups are welcome.

Flyer, May 23

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Sport


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For the first time in many years, Woy Woy Rugby League Juniors failed to win a premiership in 2001, the club's annual meeting has been told.

The under-10's division 2 team made the grand final and lost in a close game.

The under-11's division 1 and under-11's division 3 teams both made the semi-finals.

The club could not field an under-16's side, so it combined with Erina for this age division.

It was the first time, the under-

16s have entered a combined side.

Aaron Bull was named Best Forward for the Central Coast under 14's representatives.

Sponsors for the year included Woy Woy Leagues Club, McDonalds Meats, Sportscoast T r o p h i e s , F u m a P e s t , Watersedge Motel, Bourke Road Store, Scott Miller Radiator Specialist, A1 Performance Mufflers and Paul Castle Auto Repairs.

Club Awards went to Bradley Harridge for Under 16 most

improved player, Brent Dawes for the Rod Fowler Memorial Trophy players' player, Geordie Makey for player with most potential in mini league, Daniel Blair for player with most potential in mid league.

The Glenn Bourke Memorial Trophy went to Jason McLaren and the most dedicated players were Brent Dawes, Glenn Ngaheu and Dean Titmuss.

The Coach of the Year was John Blair and the Club person of the Year was Dianne Markham.

Annual report, May 28

No premiership for juniors Kelly Young of Empire Bay has received $250 to help her participate at the Junior National Ten Pin Bowling C h a m p i o n s h i p s a t Bankstown from July 6 to13.

The Central Coast Regional Organisat ion of Counci ls

(CCROC) has made the donation.

The money was part of $4250 in funding given to help local residents participate in cultural and sporting events of a national, state and regional significance.


Help for 10-pin bowler

Woy Woy Rugby League Football Club has achieved three goals, according to its annual report for 2001.

In first grade football this year, under new coach Tony Clarke, the side set itself three goals at the beginning of the season.

This being winning the State Challenge Cup, the Minor Premiership and the 1st Grade Premiership Trophy.

The Country Rugby League State Challenge Cup was a knockout competition comprising of sides all over NSW and the Gold Coast.

Teams were drawn to play matches each week with the losers being eliminated.

Woy Woy travelled to all parts including Moree before obtaining a final confrontation with their arch rivals Wyong in the final.

After Wyong led 14-0, the Woy Woy side fought back and, with a 79th minute field goal to Shane Ward, Woy Woy walked away winners 15-14.

In the local premiership competition, Woy Woy only lost two games during the year, both to The Entrance.

Woy Woy went on to achieve the Premiership Trophy and the Minor Premiership.

This was a fitting way for the

retired duo of Jason Carpenter and Hayden Berry to end their playing days.

Thanks were extended to Hayden and Jason for their professionalism and spirit on the field and their friendship off the field during their four years with Woy Woy.

For rookie 1st grade coach Tony Clarke, taking over the reins from Alan Emery, it was a big year.

Winning the State Challenge Cup, the Minor premiership and the premiership Trophy was capped off with Tony being named "Coach of the Year" by his peers.

In Second Grade, Dean McDonald took over as coach.

Injuries throughout the year to all sides made it even harder for Dean.

To make the final was an incredible effort for all the players and for Dean.

With Dean as coach, Ian Butt came out of retirement.

Ian played a vital role in second grade and was always there if needed in first grade.

He was also a member of the winning State Challenge Cup team.

Ian has since decided to retire again.

The under 19's started off slowly and had a change of coaches to deal with.

The team gelled under new coach Mick Jenkins and went on to take the under 19 Premiership.

Mick Jenkins was originally signed to play with the club but a career ending injury in the State Challenge Cup Final saw him don the hat of coach and show his true talents.

Troy McKellan was named Central Coast Player of the Year for under 19's to top off a great season.

As Woy Woy did not have an under-17s rugby league team last year, this was a new experience for the club.

Coaches also changed for this team when Simon Chappell had to stand down due to work commitments.

Replacement Matt Sharmon took the side to the minor semi final, with the side defeated in the last play of the day.

Steve DeFries and Shane Wilson were two who had a run with First Grade.

The under 16s backed up to help this side throughout the year. The managers were Peter Read and Scott Markham.

David Carr, May 22

Leagues club achieves three

Ettalong barber Errol Baker has started a local radio fishing show with John Northcote, the presenter of the Ten Network's "Fishing Show".

The radio program, named "The Fishing Fellers", started last Sunday, June 2, and can be heard on 2CCC FM 96.3 at 6am Sunday mornings.

The show features tips on where the fish are biting, what to catch, weather on the water, tackle and new products.

There is boat care with Daniel Spiteri, club news with Bob Staines, fishing for women, fishing for juniors, Gosford Council fishing stuff, fish cooking, aquaculture, competitions and give aways.

Flyer, May 27

Barber starts fishing show

Woy Woy Fishing Club has announced its champions for the year 2001.

They were Allan Smith for "inside" Brisbane Water, Clint Hill for "outside", Amanda Hucker "Lady angler" and Peter Wilde champion junior.

The new committee elected at the annual meeting was president John Mitchell, vice-president Daryl Peterson, treasurer Ted McGregor and secretary Geoff Jones.

Amanda Hucker was thanked for her years of service as

secretary. She now has a bait and tackle shop at Woy Woy.

The club has taken trips to Patonga, Split Rock Dam and South West Rocks.

Trips are being organised for the rest of this year.

New members are welcome. See the notice board at the Woy Woy Leagues Club for more information.

Competition is on the last weekend of every month and the weigh-ins are held at 3pm at Lions Park, Woy Woy.

Sharon Niland, May15

Woy Woy Fishing Club’s 2001 Champion “lady angler“, Amanda Hucker outside her bait shop

Champions at fishing club

The Woy Woy South Public School boys' cricket team recently played their Round 4 match against Kincumber Primary in poor conditions.

Constant drizzle and cold winds were a distraction for both teams and the conditions were a test of concentration.

Kincumber batted first and scored 69, a competitive total.

Chris Payne was the main strike bowler with 2/4, while Ken Brown and David Mainwaring both claimed a wicket each.

The run chase was always going to be close but David Friend and Chris got off to a great start scoring 32 in the first 10 overs.

When they departed, batting became hard and the boys had to

grind out the winning runs with only two overs left.

Daniel led the way in typical fashion with 27, supported well by Chris with 14 and Ken Brown seven not out at the end of play.

Special mention went to Ben Brooks who held onto a catch to dismiss the opposition's best batter.


Poor cricket conditions

Pretty Beach Public School has held its cross-country championship.

Parents, who helped out as checkpoint officials on the day, reported that the students, over all, were supportive, enthusiastic and well behaved.

Place getters on the day were as follows:

8-9 girls - 1st Rachel Brown, 2nd Isabella Sanasi, 3rd Isabel

Attwooll. 8-9 boys - 1st Jordan

Richardson, 2nd Dante Porter-Witt, 3rd Nick Souter.

10 girls - 1st Alison Bevridge, 2nd Heidi Souter, 3rd Alice McCourt.

10 boys -1st Dylan Ginsburg, 2ndJeremy Clayton, 3rd David Nipperess.

11 girls - 1st Melissa Ford, 2nd Natasha Bentley, 3rd Kara

Duffey. 11 boys - 1st Paul Murray, 2nd

Kyle McCallum, 3rd Mitchell Prosser.

12-13 girls - 1st Imogen Lindquest-Callow, 2nd Claire Tinker, 3rd Charlotte Valentine.

12-13 boys - 1st Rowan Jones, 2nd Jet Stephens, 2nd Emile Dupont-Louis.


Cross country at Pretty Beach

No 43 The newspaper that cares about the Peninsula community 4 June 2002


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A few chilly mornings and a drop in water temperature have not deterred the Umina Blue Swimmers from their Sunday morning competition.

The club's coach Ken Gordon said he will have plenty of talent to select f r o m w h e n t h e i n t e r - c l u b championships begin later in the season.

A large contingent of members will be travelling to Gerringong for a swim against the Gerringong Gropers winter swim club on the weekend of June 15-16.

On Sunday May 19, with the water temperature only 17 degrees, 63 swimmers entered races.

In the 30 metre heats, the winners were C. Walsh, G. Hayes, B Hamilton, S. Walsh, D. Kennan, S, Brown, J. Quinell, Z. Wilkins, T. Hodges, M. Jolly, T. Gassman, S, Harvey and M, Walton.

In the 30 metre finals, the winners were D, Keenan, J. Quinell, and M. Walton.

In the 60 metre heats, there were 10 races and 10 winners.

They were G. Smith, S. Mason, R. Grimmond, D. Keenan, G. Webster, B. Smith, J. Lyons, P. Pearce, M. Jolly and M. Hayes.

In the final, the winners were R. Grimmond and M. Hayes.

On Sunday, May 26, with the water temperature an even lower 16

degrees, 57 swimmers entered races. In the 30 metre heats, the winners

were F. Holmes, B. Preston, G. Tangye, M. Pettitt, J. Swinfiels, A. Moffitt, J. Burraston, M. Taylor, D Keenan, S. Mason and J. Hodges.

In the 30 metre finals, the three winners were B. Preston, J. Swinfield and D. Keenan.

In the 60 metre heats, there were eight winners.

They were B. Preston, D. Hillard, A. Walsh, G. Narvo, J. Quinell, I. Blyton,

M. Norquay and S. Mason. In the final the winners were D.

Hillard and J. Quinnell. New members are welcome and

should be at the Pearl Beach rock pool at 9am Sunday morning.

With inquiries, phone 0417 655 182. Press release, May 29

Blue swimmers show talent

The entire board of the Woy Woy and District Rugby League Club Ltd was re-elected at its annual meeting last week.

The meeting also passed a special resolution that effectively doubled the term of board members.

The amendment to rule 56(a) introduced the biennial (ie every second year) election of the board to replace annual elections.

From the 2001 election, each board member will be elected for a two-year term.

The election of the board every second year has been made possible by amendments in 1997 to the Registered Clubs Act 1976, and is intended to provide a platform for

ongoing stability in the board and consistency in policies made by the board for development of the club.

Many other registered clubs have adopted two-year terms.

Members were told that with the opera t ion o f c lubs becoming increasingly complex, it could take many months for a new director to familiarise himself or herself with the operations and business plans of the club.

"Often, by the time a new director knows enough about the club's operations and business plan to be able to make a significant contribution to decision making on the board, the next election is already approaching under an annual election system,"

members were told. "Having a two-year term promotes

the opportunities for new directors to make a greater contribution to the club by gaining more experience during their term of office before being subject to the next election.

"Another benefit to the club of having two-year terms of the board is the reduction in the cost of conducting an election every second year compared with conducting an election every year."

Despite the changes to board elections, the club is still required to hold an annual general meeting each year by corporations law.

Annual report, May 30

Leagues Club board re-

Umina Blue Swimmers L to R: Alan Moffitt, Steve Brown and Peter Morgan wondering if the water is cold enough

Students of St. John the Baptist school at Umina took part in "Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea" with a mad hatter’s parade on Thursday, May 23.

Students of the school wore fancy hats for a parade and brought in donations for cancer research.

Parents and teachers were provided with cakes, scones and biscuits brought in by staff members.

Year six teacher Cherriene Turnbull oversaw the event.

“We have had some members of staff and family members within the school that have been touched by

cancer,” she said. “Every child unfortunately today

either knows someone who has died of cancer or has cancer, even if it's skin cancer,

"It’s such a common thing today,” she said.

She said that the event, organised by fellow teacher Melanie Bowell, was an attempt to educate the students about cancer and get the children involved.

School principal Susan Nichols said that the event was not about raising money for the school, but money for others, which was a part of the Catholic ethos.

“It’s something we’ve always done at St. John the Baptist,” Cherienne said.

She was happy with the support shown for the morning tea with children wearing hats and bringing in donations.

“Families are able to come. Some have left work to come here,” she said.

The parade featured students dressed up as characters from "Alice in Wonderland", playing cards, jesters, Alice and the mad hatter himself.

Alison Branley May 23

Mad hatter’s tea parade

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