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Umina residents are being asked to keep cats indoors overnight after a survey revealed the suburb to be worst in the State for cat attacks on native wildlife.

In an 18-year survey, the Wildlife Information, Rescue and Education Service (Wires) found the suburb was also the third highest in NSW for dog attacks against native birds and animals.

The survey found that from 1991 to 2009 there were 437 cat attacks and 125 dog attacks on native wildlife in Umina.

Woy Woy also featured in the survey, with 282 cat attacks and 79 dog attacks on native animals.

These fi gures contributed to a total of 16,885 dog attacks and 34,363 attacks by cats on native fauna in NSW over the past 18 years.

Survey results also show the Central Coast as featuring as one of the worst regions in the state for domestic animal attacks on native

wildlife.Possums, rainbow lorikeets,

galahs, Australian wood ducks and kookaburras were among the victims.

The Central Coast recorded a total of 4820 incidents involving cats and 1580 dog attacks, according to survey results.

Wires chief executive offi cer Mr Stan Wood said that the survey did not include native animals delivered directly to local vets or other wildlife care organisations.

He said the fi gures “would not include native animals that simply die in the bush from their injuries”.

“For some of our statistics, we can only suspect dog or cat attack without any direct proof.

“So the fi gures could be much, much higher.”

Mr Wood said domestic cats were responsible for the injuries seen by Wires’ members in suburban areas, as feral cats kill and eat their prey.

He said the animal most

attacked by cats is the common ringtail possum (4647 attacks in NSW) and the bird most attacked is the crested pigeon (2770) closely followed by the spotted turtle dove (2589) and the rainbow lorikeet (2139).

Mr Wood said blue-tongued lizards also fared badly with 1392 cat attacks listed in NSW.

“For those that survived, many animals face a long period of rehabilitation and may ultimately die of stress even after release.

“Animals attacked by cats and dogs need treatment with antibiotics and these have side effects for some animals which may compromise their chances of survival once released.

“Many of the animals on our death list are nocturnal and are vulnerable to straying cats and dogs at night.

“This is why it is essential to keep them inside at night.”

Press release, 13 Dec 2009Stan Wood, Wires

Umina is State’s worst for cat attacks

The Peninsula will be included in a new campaign reminding residents and visitors to the Central Coast to be mindful of thefts from motor vehicles in public car parks this summer.

The Look, Lock, Leave campaign is a joint initiative with Gosford Council, NSW Police and the NSW Department Premier and Cabinet to reduce the risk of theft from cars parked at local beaches, sporting grounds and other public facilities.

Over the coming weeks, it aims

to educate the public on how to keep their cars safe.

Electronic sign boards will be posted at Picnic Pde in Ettalong Beach, along Brisbane Water Dr and Empire Bay Dr on the approach to the Peninsula, according to campaign coordinator Mr Andrew Stuart.

Mr Stuart said the signs would be temporarily erected in the week leading up to and following Australia Day.

The campaign is part of a broader initiative aimed at minimising anti-social behaviour on the Central Coast this summer.

Police crime coordinator senior sergeant Vivienne Crawford said the initiative focused on reducing specifi c anti-social behaviour.

“The initiative is targeting a range of anti-social behaviour including over consumption and secondary supply of alcohol, malicious damage caused by alcohol consumption, intolerance, helping people to get home safely and of course theft from motor vehicles with the Look, Lock, Leave campaign,” senior sergeant Crawford said.

“We are aiming to target known local hot spots for these kinds of

anti-social behaviour and are also looking at key dates around known celebrations where we have had issues of anti-social behaviour in the past.”

Gosford mayor Cr Chris Holstein said Look, Lock, Leave is spearheading the summer safety campaign to remind people that they can assist in creating a safer environment on the Peninsula this summer.

“The Look Lock Leave campaign is about making it easy for visitors and community members to take responsibility in helping to reduce the risk of theft from motor vehicles

and creating a safer environment for everyone to enjoy,” Cr Holstein said.

“The campaign operates on the premise that by taking a few simple steps including removing all valuables from cars, closing windows, not hiding keys or covering items, removing traces of GPS systems in cars and remembering to lock vehicles, members of the public can contribute to a safer environment for us all.”

Press release, 7 Jan 2010Alison Hood, Gosford Council

Signs will remind of theft risk

Two boats experiencing engine trouble were towed to Woy Woy by the Royal Volunteer Coastal Patrol on December 13.

Coastal Patrol publicity offi cer Mr Ron Cole said the fi rst incident involved a 4.5 metre runabout taking part in a local fi shing competition which had broken down just north of Maitland Bay.

Mr Cole said the stricken craft

was towed back to Lions Park in Woy Woy.

“While this tow was underway, at about 11:50am, another participant in the same fi shing competition radioed for help due to a fuel problem,” Mr Cole said.

“The fi ve metre runabout with three people on board was at Lobster Beach.

“Brisbane Water Lifeboat, with Terry Reynolds and Collis Harvey

aboard, was despatched to assist.“The runabout was towed back

to the Blackwall ramp.“On its return, Central Coast

Lifeboat was despatched to aid a dismasted catamaran but found the patrol’s services were not required as a passing yacht was already assisting.”

Press release, 13 Dec 2009Ron Cole, Royal Volunteer

Coastal Patrol

Boats towed to Woy WoyA 32-year-old Umina man has been arrested and charged after he was allegedly caught with six kilograms of cannabis during a vehicle stop at Buronga on December 19.

The man was driving a white Ford panel van along the Sturt Highway in the state’s south-west when he was stopped by highway patrol offi cers around 12.30am.

On inspection of the vehicle, police allegedly discovered three plastic bags containing cannabis

with an estimated street value of more than $50,000.

The highway patrol offi cers also found three small bags containing a small amount of white powder believed to be cocaine, according to police.

The man was arrested and taken to Dareton police station where he was charged with two counts of drug possession and charged with being in possession of property believed to be proceeds of crime.

Website, 7 Jan 2010NSW Police Media

Arrested for possession

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Clare Graham, 7 Jan 2010

December fi nished with above-average monthly rainfall, according to fi gures provided by Mr Jim Morrison

of Woy Woy.A total of 85.2mm was recorded

for December, most of which was recorded in the last week, to fi nish about 10 per cent above the average of 77.9mm for the month.

The year fi nished with a total of 1139mm, about six per cent down on the yearly average of 1215mm.

January started with rainfall of 33.9mm in the fi rst eight days.

The January average is 102mm.

Meanwhile, separate records from a weather station in Umina show the average December minimum temperature was 19.4 and average maximum was 26.3.

Temperatures varied in December between a lowest overnight temperature of 14.0 degrees on December 2 to a highest daytime temperature of 33.8 on December 17.

Highest recorded wind gust for the month was 41.4 km/h on December 8.

The weather station records can be found online at www.woywoyweather.info and are updated every 15 minutes.

Spreadsheet, 8 Jan 2010Jim Morrison, Woy Woy

Website, 8 Jan 2010www.woywoyweather.info

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Gosford Council has reopened the Pelican Park Playground at Fisherman’s Wharf in Woy Woy on New Year’s Eve after being closed for almost two months.

Council’s coordinator of parks, playgrounds and foreshores Ms Kim Radford said council was forced to close the park for safety reasons.

“Roots from the large pine tree beside the playground began lifting the rubber fl oor of the play area making it unsafe for families,” Ms Radford said.

“After receiving advice from an arborist in order to minimise any impact to the tree, council offi cers came up with the solution to increase the height of the playground fl oor.

“This included custom-ordered bricks that would feature as a

border around the play area.“Unfortunately, due to

circumstances outside council’s control, the brick supplier was unable to deliver the material within the specifi ed two-week time frame.

“Council had every intention of reopening the playground before Christmas but due to the delay in materials was forced to keep the facility closed until a temporary solution could be made.”

Ms Radford said a temporary timber edge was installed at the site to allow the playground to reopen for the rest of the summer holidays.

She said the timber border would be replaced before Easter with the brickwork as originally designed.

Clare Graham, 6 Jan 2010Interviewee: Kim Radford,

Gosford Council

Pelican Park playground re-opens

Work to complete the dredging of Ettalong channel has been delayed due to poor weather, according to Gosford Council’s manager of engineering services Mr John Cragg.

“While it was originally intended to complete all dredging work prior to Christmas, the start of work was delayed by unfavourable weather conditions,” Mr Cragg said.

“In the period before Christmas an average of 400 mm depth of material was removed from the area to be dredged.

“Dredging resumed on January 4, with an average of 200 mm depth of material to be removed from the area to be dredged.”

Mr Cragg said work was expected to be completed by January 15.

Email, 5 Jan 2010John Cragg, Gosford Council

Police are wanting information about the robbery of a Umina service station last month.

The Metro Service Station on Ocean Beach Rd in Umina was broken into on December 8, followed by a second robbery on December 9, according to police.

The fi rst incident involved three offenders wearing hooded jackets who used a sledge hammer to break into the premises and steal money and cigarettes.

Police said the offenders were driving a silver Toyota Hilux.

The second robbery occurred at around 5.40pm when a service station attendant was confronted

by two men with knives who demanded cash before leaving.

One of the offenders was wearing a dark coloured hooded jumper and shorts while the second offender was wearing a white, striped hooded jumper and light coloured shorts, according to police.

Both offenders were wearing a dark coloured bandana to cover their faces during the robbery.

Police said they do not believe the two incidents were related.

Anyone with information on either incidents are asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Website, 8 Jan 2010NSW Police Media

Information wanted

Dredging delayed

The foreign-owned Central Coast Express Advocate won the coveted Community Newspaper of the Year 2009.

The award took place in the presence of News Corporation’s chairman Rupert Murdoch at the Sydney Opera House.

It is misleading to claim that this publication is a newspaper when 89.5 per cent of its content is advertising and only 10.5 per cent is news.

Democracy is not well served when the powerful media magnate Rupert Murdoch controls a publisher

with no serious competitors on the Central Coast.

Small publishers who lawfully deliver their advertising material into letterboxes suffer unfair competition when most of the Advocate’s 250,000 copies are simply thrown on public footpaths.

Councils have a duty to prevent littering and collect for the public revenue fair rent from any business that uses the public footpaths for private profi t.

Gosford Council not only fails to collect its rightful revenue and prevent such littering, it actually pays the foreign-owned Central Coast Express Advocate good money to enclose council’s public notices to be part of the hundreds of kilograms of paper that is dumped on council’s footpaths.

Council’s must enforce littering laws without fear or favour and collect all rents due to the public revenue.

Letter, 6 Jan 2010John Collins, Woy Woy

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When you leave the Woy Woy area driving to Kariong, you will notice a sign just before Bulls Hill that reads: “Crash zone next fi ve kilometres”.

When leaving Kariong for Woy Woy, and just as you enter what was the 80 km/h area, there is the same sign that reads: “Crash zone next fi ve kilometres”.

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Letter, 7 Jan 2010William Fishwick, Ettalong Beach

What is abnormal about Pearl Beach and its community?

I thought the revered hypnotic term “progress” only meant slash-clear-burn-develop-expand-increase-disengage.

Is it at all possible that there is an alternate?

Lynne Lillico is suggesting that, in Pearl Beach, progress means

protect-restore-enhance-connect-engage-appreciate.

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Letter, 20 Dec 2009Norman Harris, Umina

It won’t be long and I will need a public toilet and it will need to be handy if I am to avoid embarrassing myself and amusing others.

Why has the old and sometimes offensive toilet behind the Umina Library been closed for many weeks, with a sign directing people

to the surf club at the bottom of Trafalgar Ave.

The mayor Chris Holstein told me there were toilets being put in place to replace the damaged ones.

And I have seen proof of what

he told me sitting in the public car park for around a fortnight now.

I have photographed them because I fi nd this hard to understand, when I was able to install a toilet and cistern and plumb it all in a day.

These toilets, I understand, arrived ready to be plumbed in.

It was the Christmas break when the public toilet was damaged and it is still the Christmas holidays and these demountable amenities blocks are costing someone money.

So why is it they are still not open for the many elderly who need somewhere to go?

Email, 6 Jan 2010Edward James, Umina

For some years now, the entrance to Brisbane Water has been considerably blocked by sand banks.

This has been inconvenient, even dangerous, for boats using this passage.

It is now costing $500,000 to clear.

It would be interesting to know if this has been caused to an extent by the so-called “renourishment” of the beach when the Mantra resort

was being built.This would have saved the

builder considerable expense for cartage of the surplus sand elsewhere.

Is this perhaps yet another example of private enterprise costs being transferred to the public purse?

Letter, 11 Dec 2009WR Maynard, Woy Woy

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Australia Day will be celebrated with music, entertainment, lantern parade and a fi reworks display at Woy Woy waterfront on Tuesday, January 26.

Australia Day celebrations will start at 2pm with a bike ride prize draw at the event’s main stage.

This will be followed by performances from the Central Coast Concert Band, Drumbala,

the Sign and Speak Australia Signing Choir and Taekwon-Do Woy Woy.

The offi cial Australia Day ceremony will begin from 5.30pm with an Aboriginal cleansing ceremony and welcome to country.

Anna Lawley and Vili Naulu will perform the National Anthem followed by the cutting of the Australia Day birthday cake and performances by John Paul Young,

Warren Morgan and Ronnie Peal.The Rotary Club of Woy Woy

will announce winners of its trailer raffl e before the lantern parade commences from 8.30pm at Commercial Wharf and ending at Memorial Park.

A group of students from Youth In Performing Arts will perform on the main stage before the fi reworks conclude the event at 9.15pm.

Press release, 7 Jan 2010Alexandra Hornby, Gosford Council

A series of events will be held in Wagstaffe in the lead-up to Australia Day, according to Ms Robyn Warburton, vice president of the Wagstaffe-Killcare Community Association.

“The celebration will begin with the The Bouddi Society’s presentation of two classic Australian movies under the stars,” Ms Warburton said.

“Babe will be screened on Tuesday, January 19, at 7.30pm for the kids and The Getting of Wisdom on Thursday, January 21, at 8pm.

“The event is sponsored by Gosford Council so admission is free.”

A musical evening with rockabilly band The Last Volunteers will be held on Saturday, January 23, from 6pm with participants invited to bring a picnic basket along to enjoy.

“Australia Day begins at 8am with the fl ag-raising ceremony, speakers and entertainment, followed by a breakfast by the bay

of meat patties between buttered bread with egg, onions and sauce.

“Association members will be helped by the fi ries from the Killcare Rural Fire Service, who will cook the patties and dads from the Pretty Beach Community Pre-School who will act as marshals.

“The pre-school opens its new building this year and will be the benefi ciary of the donations collected on the day.”

The pre-school will celebrate its 20th birthday at its Australia Day Fete.

Games and activities for young people will be held from 10am at Turo Park, Pretty Beach.

These will include jumping castles, slides, fairy fl oss, treasure hunts, cake stalls, glamour girl studio, apple bobbing, and surf boarding in the bay.

“At Hardy’s Bay from 10am, there will be stalls, a talent quest and authors signing their books and a Master Chef cook-off, with proceeds going towards the Pretty Beach Public School.”

Press release, 7 Jan 2010Robyn Warburton, Wagstaffe-

Killcare Community Association

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Peninsula News invited representatives from all three levels of government to look back over the past year on what they have achived for the Peninsula community as well as the changes seen to the area.

Other highlights in 2009 included the roll-out of CCTV security cameras at Woy Woy, Umina and Ettalong and the opening of a second Centrelink Offi ce in Woy Woy to serve the people of the Peninsula.

In August, I inspected a $1.4 million federally-funded social housing project in Everglades Cres, Woy Woy, with a similar $1.9 million project also underway at Umina Beach.

These two projects were managed by local fi rm Baxter O’Hara Building and will employ about 75 local tradespeople and labourers and four apprentices.

Quality aged care is a Federal Government priority for the Peninsula and in September I opened the new $1.65 million Yaringaa Dementia Day Care Centre in Woy Woy, which was majority funded by the Federal Government.

Sports and healthy lifestyles were not neglected either.

Ocean Beach Surf Lifesaving Club’s under-15s Male Water Team was announced as winner of the inaugural round of the Federal Government’s 2009 Local Sporting Champions program.

The $3000 award helped the boys compete in the National Surf lifesaving Championships in Perth in March.

In October, the Federal Government announced an investment of $110,000 to build a shared pedestrian-cyclist pathway through the Woy Woy CBD.

The Peninsula News celebrated its 10th Anniversary in April,2009, and I had the pleasure of sending a message of congratulations on this signifi cant local milestone.

2009 has been a year a great progress on the Peninsula.

This year’s achievements show that when Government and community work together in partnership, great things can be accomplished.

Letter, 10 Dec 2009Belinda Neal, Member for Robertson

Belinda Neal –Member for Robertson

The Peninsula has received a number of signifi cant investments from the Federal Government this year.

Schools on the Peninsula are now being transformed with new classrooms replacing old demountable buildings.

The parks, playgrounds, community buildings and major sporting facilities have been greatly improved all across the Peninsula.”

The eight primary schools on the Peninsula received a total of $17.56 million to build new classrooms facilities, multi-purpose halls and special education facilities.

Another $1.55 million was spent upgrading these primary schools as well as both campuses of Brisbane Secondary Water College, which also received 345 new computers.

I am very proud to say that across the Robertson electorate more than $84 million has been spent on our schools.

This program is providing a real jobs boost for local tradespeople, contractors and small businesses.

The biggest single transformation has been the new Peninsula Recreation Precinct at Umina Beach, which was funded under the Federal Government’s Community Infrastructure Program, with $3 million being invested to build a world-class recreation and sporting facility.

So far the Federal Government has provided Gosford Council with more than $5 million under this innovative infrastructure program, which has upgraded numerous other community buildings, parks, playgrounds and ovals such as the expanded and revamped Rogers Park at Woy Woy.

The NSW Government continues to contribute towards improving facilities on the Woy Woy Peninsula.

Over the past 12 months projects fully or partially funded by the State Government have included:

Commencement of a new $2.1 million trade school, focussing on nursing and allied health services at Brisbane Water Secondary College (Woy Woy Campus)

$650,000 towards the new Yaringaa Dementia Day Care Centre in Woy Woy;

Allocation of $800,000 towards improving safety in Glenrock Pde and Nimala Ave at Koolewong Railway Crossing;

$215,500 to extend the Woy Woy to Ettalong Beach foreshore cycleway as part of the NSW Government’s Coastline Cycleway Program;

$450,000 for road sealing, sign and safety improvements on Woy Woy Rd;

$200,000 for roof upgrade at Woy Woy Public School;

$120,000 for toilet upgrade at Ettalong Public School;

$75,000 for sewerage upgrade at Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus;

$178,500 towards Gosford Council’s new water recycling plant located at the wastewater

treatment works, South Woy Woy;Installation of fl ashing lights in

40 kph school zones in Blackwall Rd and Ocean Beach Rd outside Woy Woy and South Woy Woy public schools;

Repainting of Woy Woy railway station;

$21,900 to extend amenities at Rogers Park, Woy Woy, to include a club room and verandah;

$200,000 for a roundabout at Gallipoli Ave and Springwood St, Blackwall; and

Subject to approval from Gosford Council, construction of 310 additional commuter car park spaces at Woy Woy, including an increase in the number of disabled parking spaces.

Investment in our local infrastructure helps support local jobs while simultaneously building a better future for our community.

These projects form part of the NSW Government’s $62.9 billion infrastructure investment program for the next four years – the largest investment of any state, supporting 160,000 jobs each year.

This program has been crucial in creating and maintaining jobs during the global economic downturn.

Letter, 10 Dec 2009Marie Andrews, Member for Gosford

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� You have a property to sell that is within walking distance of shops, restaurants, parks and schools

� Your property is near sources of high employment, where driving your own vehicle

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LJ HOOKER WOY WOY WELCOMES YOU TO 2010 AND SUCCESS

The word out there is that Australian housing will start an exciting new cycle in 2010. Marking this will be high population growth - through increased immigration and higher birth rates and the new housing demands created by our aging baby boomers. Do you have the property that will be in demand as these changes shape property trends and influence price growth? Here are six features that may place your home at the top of the desirability scale:

� You have a property to sell that is within walking distance of shops, restaurants, parks and schools

� Your property is near sources of high employment, where driving your own vehicle

will cost you less in time and money, or good public transport is available � Your property is close to schools and other

facilities used by children, from babies onwards. � Your property is close to medical facilities, important for both families and the

aging population. � You have an energy efficient dwelling � The style of your home can accommodate a

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2009 has been a big year for the Peninsula community.

The commencement and completion of a number of major initiatives conducted by Gosford Council has seen the provision of assets and services to enhance all facets of community life.

The new Killcare Surf Life Saving Club was offi cially opened in May, marking the eighth and fi nal surf club to be redeveloped under Gosford Council’s Surf Club Redevelopment Project.

The project which had an overall investment in the redevelopment of Gosford Surf Clubs of over $15 million, has seen the Avoca, Copacabana, North Avoca, Ocean Beach, Terrigal,

Wamberal, Umina and Killcare surf clubs receive substantial upgrades.

The new building houses a large water craft storage area, a fi rst aid room, a Surf Club Patrol room, a kiosk, a function room, a restaurant, a kitchen, a bar, a member’s training room and public amenities.

It is also one of two surf clubs (after Wamberal) to have a solar hot water system installed.

The $2.6 million facility on Beach Dr at Killcare is a joint partnership between Gosford Council, Killcare

Surf Life Saving Club, the NSW Department of the Arts, Sport and Recreation and the Federal Government, through a water fund grant.

Gosford Council is committed to providing the local community with playground facilities throughout the Gosford LGA that meet Australian Safety Standards and encourage safe and imaginative play.

Under the Gosford City Playground Strategy, two new playgrounds were opened on the Peninsula in 2009, at Pearl Beach and Nambucca Dr, Woy Woy.

The $80,000 Pearl Beach playground includes an all-abilities swing and other play equipment situated within a giant sandpit.

Built by council and designed in consultation with the community, the playground received a $4000 contribution from the Pearl Beach Progress Association.

The Nambucca Dr Playground was the second of fi ve playgrounds opened across Gosford City during the month of October, and features a new trike track, slalom and bone shaker.

Work on the Peninsula Recreation Precinct is progressing to provide residents across the Central Coast with fi rst class sporting and community facilities.

Council has engaged in extensive community consultation, working with individuals and community groups to provide a precinct in response to the needs of our local community.

Many features of the new precinct are already taking shape.

The precinct and its increased security features will be a visual and active deterrent to assist in curbing the anti-social behaviour that has occurred on the Peninsula during recent times.

The $4.3 million Peninsula Recreation Precinct project is one of the largest outdoor recreation developments to be undertaken within the Gosford Local Government Area and has received over $3 million in funding from the Australian Government under the Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program.

A major initiative aiming to curb anti-social behaviour on the Peninsula saw the introduction of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras in the Woy Woy, Ettalong Beach and Umina Beach precincts.

The locations selected for the CCTV cameras are predominantly in the shopping and business centres, along pedestrian routes and between transport facilities, railway stations and car parks.

Gosford Council was awarded a Safer Suburbs Plan grant of $680,000 from the Australian Government Attorney-General’s Department for the installation of the CCTV network and is working in collaboration with the local business community to ensure the initiative is a success.

2009 saw the $1.6 million refurbishment of the building commonly known as Woy Woy

Meals on Wheels to cater for Dementia Day Care, Frail Aged Day Care, Food Services,

Case Management and other support services for older people.

Offi cially opened in September, the new centre known as Yaringaa was a joint initiative between the Federal Government, the NSW Department of Ageing and Home Care and Gosford Council to create a top-class facility that will be of great benefi t to our community, now and into the future.

In celebration of National Youth Week, Gosford Council Youth Services hosted Uminafi ed, a youth skate, BMX and scooter competition at Umina Skate Park.

Now in its seventh year, the event offered an action packed day of skate, BMX and scooter competitions for all young people aged between 12 and 24 years and proved to be a resounding success.

An Uminafi ed event is being planned for 2010.

Gosford Council has received $10,000 from CDSE funding to run the Youth Engagement Strategy program.

The strategy will continue to look at options for young people in the area while liaising with NSW Police and the Peninsula community on the redevelopment of the Peninsula Recreation Precinct and general use of the area among young people.

More than 380,000 people have visited the Peninsula Leisure Centre in 2009, which equates to over 1000 visits every day.

During the year, the centre has played host to over 30 school swimming carnivals, ran drumming workshops and hosted both State and National Water Polo Championships, as well as offering a pool lifeguard course for students at Brisbane Water High School.

Launched in 2009, the centre’s Super Kids program continues to thrive in developing fi t, healthy and active kids across the local community.

The centre has had over 1.5 million visits since it was opened

four years ago.To celebrate this achievement

Gosford Council has recently invested $175,000 in new cardiovascular equipment which is now available to all members and guests.

The community had its say in shaping the future of Brisbane Water, with over 80 community members attending the Brisbane Water Estuary Management workshops in April.

An information evening was held to present the fi ndings of the Brisbane Water Estuary Process Study, followed by three community consultation workshops held at Wagstaffe, Gosford and Woy Woy South.

The priority issues and management strategies raised during the workshops have contributed to the development of a Draft Brisbane Water Estuary Management Plan which will be on public exhibition from January 18 until March 12 next year.

Gosford Council commenced dredging of the entrance channel to Brisbane Water in December.

The dredging process involves the sweeping of sand from the navigational channel to the ocean side of the Ettalong Shoal, with the works taking place at the northern end of Broken Bay near Lobster Beach.

Dredging of the channel will improve conditions for vessels navigating through the entrance to Brisbane Water and is expected to be completed prior to Christmas.

Gosford Council has accepted the NSW State Government’s offer to meet the shared responsibility for the maintenance dredging with the matching of funds for this work.

As is evident, there has been a lot happening on the Peninsula during 2009.

On behalf of Gosford Council, I look forward to continuing to work together with Peninsula residents to improve and enhance the Peninsula community in 2010.

Letter, 10 Dec 2009Cr Chris Holstein, Gosford Mayor

Chris Holstein – Gosford mayor

My dear readers, it is now almost ten years since the frequently identifi ed as corrupt Gosford City Council, put a development application DA 11923/2001 before the people which was misleading in no small way.

The fact is, the DA made a house disappear.

My councillors and council management saw no problem with that lie being put before ratepayers being asked to consider a million dollar medical centre.

That sin against our democratic process has never been redressed and it stands as evidence of systemic corruption.

The Premier Bob Carr, Minister for Local Government Woods and the Planning Minister Refshauge accommodated what is a clear abuse of our due process.

The law of continuing succession means that original sin is still staining the respective offi ces held now by Premier Kristina Keneally, a past Planning Minister, who is willing to follow her party in politically accommodating the actions and inactions of corrupt councils.

My father voted Labor his whole life. He did not live to understand just how far Labor has slipped from their original ideals in sixty years.

On my father’s behalf, I sought the protection which should fl ow down from our governments’ observance of what is laid out for us in The Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act 1901.

I am going to Cooma today, Thursday, 7 January 2010 to show my support for Mr Peter Spenser, who is represented by Alistair McRobert who approved me publishing his contact details - 0429 361 318 or 6454 5141 it would be appreciated if people called before turning up.

He is being attacked by our elected representatives from the Prime Minister down.

The attack has never been obvious but hidden withinlegislation and then slowly exercised by regulation of that legislation.

This happens through subtle changes which escape the notice of simple trusting taxpayers, so many of whom are struggling to pay their mortgages and feed their children.

Every few years we are encouraged to give our votes in trust to those who stand and promise us everything and in the time between elections, our mandate, given in trust, is abused.

I believe that we are treated with contempt by those very people whom we trusted to represent us.

Mr Peter Spenser, while not a soldier in the Australian Army, is still fi ghting for the same thing they are, a fundamental entitlement to enjoy the protection enshrined

for the Australian people in the Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act.

The Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, is the pinnacle of that disrespect displayed by politicians which is so overt, even un-thinking people may well identify, that the way the two parties not much preferred act on our behalf, is simply contemptuous of the Australian peoples.

I have often been asked who I should vote for. That question saddens me because while your right to vote comes around like your birthday and costs you nothing, how you exercise it can and often does cost you heaps.

People will often whinge about how little time their representative spends in Parliament. So many of those whingers will spend just minutes, without really thinking, lodging their vote above the line at election time.

If you do nothing else in future visits to the ballot box, at least consider exercising your vote by numbering the boxes below the line and directing your own preferences.

I don’t believe change from Labor to Liberal and back every few years will rescue Australia from the years of political abuse dished out by these two parties not much preferred, just as I can’t understand why it is we accept politicians lying to us. But I understand that until we the people act on our own behalf and exercise our power to shake the base of dysfunctional government, we are not fair dinkum.

Edward James, P.O. Box 3024 UminaBeach NSW 225702 4341 9140For more information, go to:http://gosfordcouncil.tripod.com

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Gosford Council intends to replace the walkway surrounding Woy Woy Tidal Baths before Australia Day celebrations at the end of the month, according to council’s coordinator of parks, playgrounds and foreshores Ms Kim Radford.

“For safety reasons, council was forced to remove rotting timber around Woy Woy Baths which was well over 20 years old,” Ms Radford said.

“A council crew in the process of replacing the timber was called off to another job which caused a delay in the project.

“However, council has every intention of ensuring it is replaced in time for Australia Day festivities at Woy Woy waterfront on January 26.”

Ms Radford said the Woy Woy Tidal Baths were still open for the public to use throughout the hot summer months.

Clare Graham, 6 Jan 2009Interviewee: Kim Radford,

Gosford Council A worker on board the tug in charge of dredging the Ettalong channel had to be evacuated after experiencing severe chest pains on December 12.

Royal Volunteer Coastal Patrol publicity offi cer Mr Ron Cole said the duty radio operator at its Point Clare base received a call from Waterways seeking assistance to transport paramedics from Ettalong wharf to the tug at Little Box Head around 1.30pm.

“Skipper Terry Reynolds and his crew, Brent Malcolm and Gordon Ellis, collected the paramedics on Brisbane Water Lifeboat and transported them to the tug,” Mr Cole said.

“Once on board the tug, paramedics decided that the man should be evacuated by helicopter.

“The helicopter pilot could not land on the dredge, so landed a doctor and another paramedic on Lobster Beach.

“From there they were transported to the Betts Bay by a Waterways rigid hull Infl atable boat.

“Once the man was stabilised, it was decided that the best evacuation plan was for the Coastal Patrol rescue vessel to transport the man on a stretcher back to the ambulance at Ettalong.

“The man was carried ashore about 3.30pm, and then was taken to Gosford Hospital.

“It was later discovered that the worker involved passed kidney stones overnight and returned to work not long after.”

Press release, 12 Dec 2009Ron Cole, Royal Volunteer

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More than 8000 people attended the inaugural Umina Festival and Christmas Carols, according to the Umina District Chamber of Commerce.

Chamber president Ms Sharon Martin said the feedback from the business community and local residents after the event was positive.

“The festival was well planned and well executed,” Ms Martin said.

“We learned much on the day which will well serve our festival committee who will deliver a bigger and better festival next year.

“The quality of the local performers Phoenix, Jess Belle and Benjamin Eastwood was outstanding and made a huge contribution to the success of the day.

“The pie eating competition was a lot of fun and it was great to have Gosford mayor Chris Holstein open the festival and participate in distributing Bremen’s 20th birthday cake to the kids.”

Ms Martin said the evening Christmas carols at Umina Oval were spectacular with the Gosford City Brass Band joined by the Good News Church singers delivering an “electric atmosphere” to a crowd of some 2000 people.

“Then there was a visit from Santa who was mobbed by 100 or so very excited children.”

Press release, 7 Jan 2010Sharon Martin, Umina District

Chamber of Commerce

Festival attended by 8000 people

Peninsula News has drawn the winner of the Western Plains Zoo Competition.

Michele Burley-Jones of Woy Woy has won a family pass to the Dubbo zoo valued at $109.

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People of the Peninsula, mum’s dad’s, children, families, thank you for allowing the practitioners of the Umina Chiropractic Centre to assist you in the maintaining of a healthy body through chiropractic care.

Ursula Buckham; To begin this year on a very positive note, I would like to introduce you to my new associate, Ursula Buckham.

Dr Buckham is a graduate of the Macquarie University Chiropractic Department.

Ursula brings to this practice a keen and fresh outlook on health care as it applies to the chiropractic model of maintaining a healthy nervous system.

Having completed her 5 year masters degree programme, she is now keen to offer her knowledge and skills to the people of this region and she is now available on a full time basis.

For the commuters of this region and those who work late, our clinic offers appointments until 7.00pm fi ve days a week.

The chiropractic visit is often complicated by symptoms and it is our mission to support you in not only discovering the source of the symptoms and correcting them but also in offering you chiropractic care over the span of your life.

In a nutshell, chiropractic treatment relates to alleviating symptoms and often fails to seek out the underlying causes of the nerve interference whereas chiropractic care seeks to achieve a healthy body by examining you in greater detail and working with you so as to maintain and promote optimum health.

This is much like a dentist who would be aiming to maintain a healthy smile.Chiropractic care is best begun in the early years of life but it is never too

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A government-funded playgroup for children with autism or who are suspected of having the disorder will soon begin in Umina.

The Play Connect group will be held at St Andrews Anglican Church in Umina every Monday from 1pm to 3pm starting on March 8.

Playgroup development facilitator Ms Marianne Fraser said the group was an informal way for parents to meet others who are going through similar challenges with their children.

“I will also demonstrate some ways of working with the children to enhance their development and be a support for the parents at all times,” Ms Fraser said.

“The group is specifi cally for children who are waiting to be diagnosed with autism or have been diagnosed as being on the Autism Spectrum.

“Children do not need to have a defi nite diagnosis to attend, but there must be some concern about the children’s atypical development.”

Ms Fraser said the main areas of diffi culty for children who have Autism Spectrum Disorders are impaired social interaction which may include limited use and understanding of non-verbal communication.

“The children often have diffi culty forming and sustaining friendships, and many like to play alone,” Ms Fraser said.

“They often have delayed language development, repeating words and phrases from TV, and have diffi culty with imaginative and make believe play.

“They may also have intense interests, and sometimes they repeat movements such as hand fl apping and spinning.

“There is also a milder form of the disorder called Aspergers Syndrome, which shares many characteristics of other autistic children but does not have any delay in language development and often has advanced mathematical ability.

“All children under school age are welcome, and parents who have an older autistic child and who have a young child under six may also attend to give support to other parents.”

Ms Fraser is a retired preschool-kindergarten teacher from Umina with experience in teaching children in special education.

“Even if a parent is just a little worried that their two or three year old does not seem to be acting quite like their friends children they are welcome just to come along,” Ms Fraser said.

For more information or to express your interest in attending the playgroup, contact 1800 171 882 and 0400 713 273.

Press release, 1 Jan 2010Marianne Fraser, Playgroup

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The Woy Woy Blood Donor Centre is looking to collect at least 40 blood donations every week throughout January, according to community relations offi cer Ms Jacqui Bell.

“This year, the Blood Service is urging Peninsula residents to set some time aside for themselves … and also to help someone else.”

One in every three Australians will need blood or blood products in their lifetime, but only one in every 30 donates, according to the Australian Red Cross Blood Service executive offi cer Ms

Jennifer Williams.“Giving blood or plasma is a

positive way of contributing to your community in 2010; not only do you get to feel good about doing the right thing, but you’re saving three people’s lives.”

Woy Woy Blood Donor Centre is located at Woy Woy Hospital on Ocean Beach Rd, Woy Woy, and is open every Tuesday from 1pm to 7pm.

To make an appointment, call 131 415 or visit www.donateblood.com.au

Press release, 5 Jan 2010Jacqui Bell, Australian Red

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autism spectrumCivil celebrant Ms Kristina Visser of Woy Woy Bay has begun to offer her services to the Peninsula community.

A member of the Australian Federation of Civil Celebrants, Ms Visser said her services embrace all of life’s most important occasions that call for a celebration.

“People marry (sometimes twice), their children may marry, have children whom you would like to see being welcomed formally with meaning into the family and community or you may lose someone you love through illness – their end of life ceremony is so important and a way to farewell them with love and dignity,” Ms Visser said.

Ms Visser provides service to ceremonies and rituals, naming days, weddings and commitment ceremonies, funerals and memorials.

Email, 5 Jan 2010Kristina Visser, Woy Woy Bay

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The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has erected Christmas banners in Ettalong following the recent battle of the banners controversy with the Umina District Chamber of Commerce.

The Christmas banners were installed in the Ettalong Beach Club car park after a disagreement between the two chambers over what banners should feature in West St, Umina, over the Christmas and New Year holiday period.

“The Peninsula Chamber was extremely disappointed that Gosford Council did not have any funds available to install the Christmas banners in West Street as they did last year,” Mr Wales said.

“The Christmas banners were purpose-made for the West St light poles and were funded by local businesses.

“We were facing the prospect that they would not be used this Christmas before the Ettalong Beach Club stepped in with the offer to use the light poles in the Ettalong Beach Club car park.”

Mr Wales said he welcomed the assistance and offer made by the club.

“Thanks also to the help of locals Rob Adams (retired builder) and Terry Abott (retired fi reman),” Mr Wales said.

“The Christmas banners were quickly installed in the week before Christmas providing a real festive boost to the Ettalong town centre.

“The Ettalong Beach Club has been a terrifi c supporter of the local business community and the Peninsula Chamber would like to thank the board and club CEO Melissa Hamilton for their help.

“It is our genuine hope that Gosford City Council will fi nd suffi cient funds in its budget to

ensure that the fl ags are installed in West St next year.”

Meanwhile the Ettalong Beach Business Group has expressed its support for the addition of Christmas banners to Ettalong this festive season.

“This is the fi rst time that Christmas fl ags have been fl own at Ettalong, to my recollection, and it certainly brightens up Ocean View Rd and Broken Bay Rd around the club.

“This is the busiest time of year for most retailers on the Peninsula, and anything that creates a positive talking point for the locals and visitors alike is most welcomed.

“It is the hope of the Ettalong Beach Business Group that the fl ags will be a beginning of a concerted effort to push forward the needs of the whole of the Peninsula by all groups looking to better the beautiful bit of the Coast that we all love so much.”

Press release, 7 Jan 2010Matthew Wales, Peninsula

Chamber of CommerceEmail, 21 Dec 2009

Richard Berntsen, Ettalong Beach Business Group

Peninsula Chamber puts banners in Ettalong

The Killcare-Wagstaffe Rural Fire Brigade call on residents to “prepare, act and survive” this bush fi re season.

“If we have ever needed a more appropriate time to get our message out, it is now,” brigade captain Mr Steve Farrell said.

“Your life is the fi rst priority during bush fi res.

Prepare well, act decisively and survive.

“Over the coming weeks, you will hear and see more information on the new Fire Danger Rating signs which will be installed around our area.

“The Fire Danger Rating is an early indicator of potential danger and should act as your fi rst trigger for action.

“The rating is an assessment of the potential fi re behaviour, the diffi culty of suppressing a fi re, and the potential impact on our community should a bush fi re occur.

“The rating is determined by the Fire Danger Index.”

An index rating of one (low-moderate) means that fi re will not burn, or will burn so slowly that it will be easily controlled while and an index in excess of 100 (catastrophic) means that fi re will burn so fast and so hot that it is uncontrollable.

“In areas with a fi re danger

rating of catastrophic, even homes which are specially designed and constructed to withstand a bush fi re and are properly prepared, may not be safe during a fi re.

“Under these conditions, any fi re that starts and takes hold will typically be uncontrollable, unpredictable and fast moving.

“Embers will be blown ahead of the fi re, creating spot fi res that will move quickly and may threaten your home earlier than the predicted main fi re front.

“One of the most important decisions you need to make to protect you and your family is will you leave early or stay and defend a well prepared property?

“Regardless of your decision, preparation is the key to survival.”

Mr Farrell said that the RFS Bush Fire Household Assessment Tool would help property owners make an informed decision, together with latest news and updates on major fi res and incidents.

“Killcare-Wagstaffe Fire Brigade members are always accessible during their Wednesday night training meetings at the Stanley St station and during the regular fundraising cake stalls held at Hardy’s Bay on the fi rst Saturday of each month,” Mr Farrell said.

Newsletter, 8 Dec 2009Allan Wilson, Hardy’s Bay

Resident’s Group

Brigade calls for preparedness

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Umina artists Joyce and Jane Scott will showcase a collection of paintings featuring local landscapes at Erina Library over the next two months.

The mother and daughter exhibition will be held in the foyer of the library until February 18, and is free to the public.

Having lived on the Peninsula for more than 30 years, the mother and daughter duo said they fi nd much inspiration in the natural beauty of the Central Coast.

“We moved to the Peninsula due to the proximity of water as we used to sail at the time,” Jane said.

“We still think it is a beautiful

area.“We have made a lot of friends

here over the years and fi nd it to be a friendly area with a good community atmosphere.

“We have been lucky enough to travel in Britain, Europe and New Zealand, and although there are some wonderful places overseas, we have an affi nity with Australia and prefer to paint our own area of the world.

“We like to paint scenes from all over Australia, but mostly select our coastal scenes from here.”

Joyce has been painting for more than 25 years, fi rst learning watercolour from Neville Johnston and then pastel and oils from Judith Hoste.

She later inspired and

encouraged her daughter Jane to take up painting, where they both attended art classes run by Colina Grant and Greg Hansell to further develop their talents.

Jane is currently learning the skills of botanical art and watercolour painting through online classes run by Leonie Norton.

“All of our paintings have been painted from original photos taken while travelling in Australia,” Jane said.

“Mum and I are looking forward to holding our fi rst exhibition together.”

Jane and Joyce will be available to meet in the foyer of Erina Library on the morning of January 28.

Email, 5 Jan 2010Jane Scott, Umina

Mother and daughter Joyce and Jane Scott show off their latest artworks

Umina artists exhibiting at Erina Library

Regular social gatherings to help local songwriters with their craft and careers have been planned for the second Thursday of every month at the Peninsula Community Centre.

The gatherings will include workshops and seminars, pitching sessions with publishers and artists seeking songs for their album projects, and music industry business and networking evenings, according to ASC Songwriter Assist Inc president Ms Lisa Butler.

Ms Butler said the fi rst gathering would be held on Thursday, January 14, and focus on co-writing.

“Co-writing is a skill that all songwriters need to possess in order to get the most out of their music career,” Ms Butler said.

“Every songwriter at some point will be placed in a position where they will need to co-write, so it helps to understand the business and creative protocols, how to prepare before going into a co-writing session, developing a good co-writing process, and how to avoid the most common pitfalls.

“Participants will also engage in a co-writing activity on the evening.”

The evening will be led by Ms Butler along with award-winning songwriter and composer, Sven Tydeman.

“Internationally, Sven has had releases throughout Europe, Africa, Asia, Canada and USA,” Ms Butler said.

“As a producer-remixer-composer Sven has worked with Katrina Risteska (So You Think You Can Dance), Josh Pyke (winner of two Aria awards in 2007), Paulini (Australian Idol 2003), Gary Pinto (CDB-Sony), Thanh Bui (Australian Idol 2008) and Anthony Snape (Music Oz Artist of the Year 2006).”

The evening will run from 7.30pm to 9.30pm at a cost of $8 for ASCSA members and $15 for non-members including supper.

For more information, contact Lisa Butler at info@ascsa.org.au or 0412 149 094.

Press release, 5 Jan 2010Lisa Butler, ASC

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Local children will have the opportunity to make a tile for the Peninsula Recreation Precinct at Umina oval by participating in community art classes at Deepwater Plaza on January 11 and 12.

The art classes will allow families to purchase and paint a tile that will be glazed and set into the playground landscape at the new precinct, according to Gosford mayor Cr Chris Holstein.

Cr Holstein said several tile art contributions had already been completed by children and their families who attended the community open day in November.

These contributions will be added to the tiles completed at the community art classes to form a “unique and localised backdrop”.

Cr Holstein said plans for the Peninsula Recreation Precinct

were coming to life and community involvement was instrumental in the development of the project.

“The Peninsula Recreation Precinct will offer the largest outdoor recreation development seen in the history of the Gosford Local Government Area,” Cr Holstein said.

“It is essential that community members’ work together to create a precinct that refl ects the goals and values of our local community and represents our true local identity.

“Making a contribution to the precinct through tile art is an innovative way to put an individual stamp on the project that will tell a story about who we are and our community for years to come.”

There are less than 250 tiles still available and can be purchased for $5 at the community art classes.

Press release, 30 Dec 2009Alison Hood, Gosford Council

Childrenwill make tiles

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A workshop to create more than 200 hand-held lanterns for Woy Woy’s Australia Day celebrations will be held at Deepwater Plaza from 10am to 1pm on Monday, January 18.

Gosford Council’s cultural resources offi cer Ms Darlene Cole said this year marked the fourth lantern procession at Woy Woy’s Australia Day event.

“Along with several hundred hand-held lanterns, each year we create large symbolic lanterns to represent a section of our

community.“The Eternal Flame honours

our soldiers; the whale represents our Aboriginal community; a peace heart our Multicultural community; a boat of dreams the youth and a pelican stands for the Woy Woy Peninsula.”

“One large feature lantern (15 meters long) will be created at the Sea Scout Hall, at North Burge Rd in Woy Woy, between 10am and 2pm on January 16, 17, 23 and 24 and at Memorial Park between 3pm and 6pm on Australia Day,” Ms Cole said.

Ms Cole said children of all

ages were invited to help create the hundreds of lanterns needed to make the event a success.

“The lanterns will be displayed at Gosford’s Imperial Centre until the lantern procession along Brick Wharf Rd, Woy Woy, on Australia Day,” Ms Cole said.

“Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.”

For further information or to register your interest, contact Darlene Cole on 4325 8896 or by email darlene.cole@gosford.nsw.gov.au

Press release, 8 Jan 2010 Darlene Cole, Gosford Council

The Patonga Bakehouse Gallery will showcase the work of Blue Mountains artist Warwick Fuller during January.

The exhibition will feature Mr Fuller’s oil paintings of local Patonga landscapes as well as other familiar settings from the area.

A frequent holidaymaker to Patonga, Mr Fuller said he was thrilled to be invited to exhibit his work in the local gallery of Patonga.

“Though living in the Kanimbla Valley, Blue Mountains, I regularly holiday and paint on the Central Coast since 1965,” Mr Fuller said.

“I was thrilled when the

marvellous and masterful Jocelyn Maughan asked me to exhibit my paintings in her guest’s gallery at Patonga over Christmas.”

Mr Warwick’s work will be available for viewing until the end of the month.

Press release, 19 Dec 2009Jocelyn Maughan, Patonga

Bakehouse Gallery

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Workshop to make lanterns

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The draft Brisbane Water Estuary Management Study will go on public exhibition from January 18 to March 12.

The draft study was produced for Gosford Council by consultants Cardno Lawson and Treloar, following stakeholder consultation workshops held over the past 18 months.

The study area comprises the tidal waterway, foreshore and adjacent land of Brisbane Water, including the entrance area that has been divided into six management zones.

The draft study represents the fourth stage of the Estuary Management planning process for Brisbane Water.

Cr Peter Freewater, responsible for designing and coordinating the previous step of the Brisbane Water Processes Study, said the study featured a complex list of management options.

“From this study and from community workshops, various concerns for the estuary and options for better management have been developed,” Cr Freewater said.

“A decision-making model was also developed to assist the process.

“There are hundreds of management options in the study

- far too many to list.“This critical thing is to

balance the social, economic and environmental issues in a way that is sustainable for the benefi t of future generations.”

Cr Freewater said the draft study on public exhibition was a good opportunity to review and refi ne the study.

“This is another opportunity for the community to provide their thoughts on management issues

in the estuary, the catchment and foreshores,” Cr Freewater said.

“After public exhibition, the study will be refi ned and adopted by council.

“The management options will then become fully costed management actions within the Brisbane Water Estuary Processes Study.

“The priorities and responsibilities for these actions will also be provided.

“The Brisbane Water Estuary Processes Study will also go on public exhibition before being fi nalised and adopted by council.

“Once adopted, the actions listed there in will begin.

“All actions will be eligible for State Government funding and many options will be solely the responsibility of the State.”

Cr Freewater thanked the community for their patience and contributions throughout the

process.“Without their valuable input and

their support this whole process would fail,” Cr Freewater said.

“It is especially important to recognise the knowledge of our community elders who have lived and worked around the estuary for decades and by contributing their observations through time have captured that information for all time.”

The cost of the development of the Draft Brisbane Water Estuary Management Study and Plan is supported 50 per cent by the State Government’s Estuary Management Program.

The internal component of the expenditure is provided for in council’s 2009-2010 budget, according to a council report.

Council will exhibit the Draft Brisbane Water Estuary Management Study for public comment over a period of eight weeks on its website at www.gosford.nsw.gov.au and at the Gosford, Erina, Kincumber and Woy Woy customer service centres.Council agenda ENV.92, 8 Dec 2009

Clare Graham, 9 Dec 2009Interviewee: Cr Peter

Freewater, Gosford Council

Estuary study to be exhibited

A company has been formed on the Peninsula to record the history of local families in audio format.

Lifetime Memories and Stories principal oral historian Mr Greg Lawrence of Woy Woy said his service involved recording stories and preserving them on archival quality audio CD and in a full colour printed family history book.

“With the Peninsula having such a high concentration of retirees, I thought it important to establish a local service that would help preserve the stories of older family members before they are lost for all time,” Mr Lawrence said.

“Genealogy, the process of tracing back your family tree, is a popular pastime and one of the most exciting discoveries for anybody on a family history search is unearthing details about their family that bring the dry facts of the names and dates of their ancestors

alive. “Unfortunately sitting down to write your life history or a family history takes a great commitment of time and energy.

“It often doesn’t get done and, as family members pass on, the opportunity to record valuable, detailed stories and information for descendants is lost.”

Mr Lawrence said oral history techniques allowed information to be recorded with the minimum effort.

Press release, 4 Dec 2009Brooke Simmons, Pursuit

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The First Woy Woy Sea Scouts hosted a family camp weekend at the North Burge Rd Scout Hall last month.

Group publicity offi cer Ms Julie Crowhurst said that although a small number of families took part in the weekend, all had lots of fun together.

“The children of our group and their siblings spent most of the time out in to water, canoeing, swimming and splashing around,”

Ms Crowhurst said.“The parents had time to sit back

and rest and enjoy themselves too.”

Ms Crowhurst said the Scout group also welcomed two new leaders in Mr Damien Stables and Ms Margaret Steele.

“Damien Stables was invested as an associate leader for the cubs section and Margaret Steele was invested as an associate leader for the scouts section of the First Woy

Woy Sea Scouts Group.“The group needs more leaders

to be able to keep our group open and we are currently looking for Joeys to join.

“The age group for Joeys are six to eight years old and we need a leader or parent helpers to start Joeys again.”

Ms Crowhurst said the Cub section were for eight to ten years of age while the Scouts were from 10 to 14 years.

“Both boys and girls are welcome to join,” Ms Crowhurst said.

“You get four free nights to see if your child likes the section or not.

“If adults want to join, they can come on down and see the sections run and see if they are interested in coming on board.”

The First Woy Woy Sea Scout group program starts with Scouts on Monday nights from 6.30pm to 8pm and Cubs on Thursday evenings from 7pm to 8.30pm.

For more information, contact Julie Crowhurst on 4339 1641 or email cozykoala@hotmail.com

Press release, 4 Jan 2010Julie Crowhurst, First Woy Woy Sea Scouts

Families camp at Scout hall

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Local artists are being invited to take part in the second art exhibition planned for St Luke’s Anglican Church in Woy Woy next month.

Celebrating the season of creation, the exhibition will be centred around the water theme Shallow Edges Deep Centre.

“We would like artists to try and follow the water theme but other subjects will be considered,” project coordinator Ms Susie O’Donnell said.

“We are aiming to exhibit the works for a few weeks before the offi cial opening and in that time advertise the exhibition by various avenues.

“So we would like to have the

works delivered by February 1.”Ms O’Donnell said the works will

be hung in the walls of the church for around two to three months.

She said there was room to hang around 30 artworks.

“We are also interested in exhibiting some sculpture pieces,” Ms O’Donnell said.

The opening of the exhibition will be held at St Luke’s Art Space in Blackwall Rd, Woy Woy, on Saturday, February 13, from 3pm.

For more information, contact Susie O’Donnell via email at susieodonnell@gmail.com or 0409 774 467.

Press release, 7 Jan 2010 Susie O’Donnell, St

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Second exhibition at St Luke’s

Umina Beach PCYC has been given musical equipment worth more than $3500.

The club will receive a Pearl Forum fi ve-piece drum kit, a PA system with performance speakers, mixer and cables, recording headphones and a stage microphone, which will enhance the students’ ability for live performances, according to Umina PCYC general manager Ms Allison Carpenter

“Being able to communicate effectively amongst their peers is a major part of child and youth development, and being given the opportunity to express their emotions in a positive way through music helps them to achieve this,”

Ms Carpenter said.“The new equipment will

provide access for local children to record live performances and work together to develop technical, performance and musicianship skills.”

Umina Beach PCYC is one of 13 community groups throughout Australia that has been given musical equipment packages by Telstra.

Telstra area general manager of the Hunter Central Coast Mr Chris Cusack said Keep the Music Playing was a new initiative to help support the growth of music talent across Australia.

Press release, 14 Dec 2009Melanie Neilson, Javelin Media

PCYC receives musical equipment

Woy Woy Public School will implement a new welfare policy when school resumes at the end of the month.

School principal Ms Ona Buckley said the change in welfare procedures would follow the Positive Behaviour Learning model.

“This model is going to be used by all our schools on the Peninsula,” Ms Buckley said.

“This, over time, will result in consistency in all our discipline codes.

“Allowing our school to go through the Welfare Evaluation process not only gave everyone the opportunity and chance to have a say but then gave us processes and recommendations that will improve and update our welfare and discipline procedures.

“It has been a long, carefully-considered process and trial over

the last couple of years.“The process is done, we have

a document and every family will receive a copy of it in term one.”

Newsletter, 16 Dec 2009Ona Buckley, Woy Woy

Public School

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A group of Year 5 and 6 students from Pretty Beach Public School were invited to participate in the NSW Department of Education and Training’s Premier’s Sporting Challenge recently.

The Sport Leadership Learning to Lead trial program was held at Kincumber High School.

Students participated in sport and physical activities in the role of organiser (administration), leader (beginner coach) or offi cial (referee-umpire).

School principal Ms Vicki

Redrup said all students thoroughly enjoyed the day even though it was extremely hot.

“The Premiers’ Sporting Challenge aims to develop this project into a state wide program available to all NSW school children attending Department of Education and Training schools,” Ms Redrup said.

“Students progressing through the program will be in line to receive a Premier’s Sporting Challenge Sport Leadership Award.”

Newsletter, 26 Nov 2009Vicki Redrup, Pretty

Beach Public School

A special sod-turning ceremony was held at Woy Woy South Public School last month to mark the offi cial start of a $3 million project that will see four new classrooms built at the school.

Federal Member for Robertson Ms Belinda Neal and Member for Gosford Ms Marie Andrews joined school principal Mr Terry Greedy and school captains Brittany Gow and Jack Steed at the ceremony.

“This ceremony marks the offi cial start of a Primary Schools for the 21st Century project that saw $3 million awarded to Woy Woy South Public School to construct new classroom facilities,” Ms Neal said.

Ms Neal said the $3 million allocated to Woy Woy South Public School would go towards the construction of four new classrooms and upgrading eight existing classrooms.

“The construction works at Woy Woy South Public School are being undertaken by Erina-based fi rm Stevens Construction, which means jobs for local people,” Ms Neal said.

The project will employ up to 15 local tradespeople on site at any one time, according to Ms Neal.

Ms Andrews said she was

delighted to see the teachers and students of Woy Woy South provided with a “modern learning environment”.

“This is a historic opportunity for our local school communities,” Ms Andrews said.

The construction of the four new classrooms is scheduled for completion by the mid this year.

The project also includes a special education unit.

Press release, 15 Dec 2009Belinda Neal, Member for Robertson

Press release, 15 Dec 2009Stephen Naylor, Wise

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Woy Woy Public School hosted a talent show which raised $275 for the school’s World Vision fund.

School principal Ms Ona Buckley congratulated all of the performers for their effort on the night.

“To see all of those students strutting their stuff on stage was absolutely terrifi c,” Ms Buckley said.

Newsletter, 8 Dec 2009Ona Buckley, Woy Woy Public

Woy Woy Public School is on its way to achieving a target to improve overall student results from Kindergarten to Year 6, according to school principal Ms Ona Buckley.

Ms Buckley said the improvement to student performance was in line with targets set for 2009 to 2011.

“These targets, linked to state and regional targets for public school students, outline the school’s goal to improve overall student results Kindergarten to Year 6,” Ms Buckley said.

“Many of the programs we have already put into place are facilitating this goal.

“The Jolly Phonics and Language Learning and Literacy programs in Kindergarten are already showing marked improvement in reading levels.

“Reading Recovery introduced in 2009 has seen Year 1 students obtain reading results they would not have been able to without its implementation into our school.

“The GO Maths program in K-2 classes has seen a greater understanding and higher ability levels achieved in mathematics.

“Analysing NAPLAN data results has led to designing teacher strategies and programs to support our students and make up any gap in their learning that has been detected.

“Enhancing learning programs for our students has seen a marked improvement in student achievement in Year 3 to 6.”

Ms Buckley said the school’s NAPLAN results for Year 3 saw students reach both regional and state means in reading, spelling and mathematics.

“Our growth for our Year 5 from Year 3 was an outstanding achievement.

“It is a clear indication, that our efforts to change direction and look at ways to improve learning, for our students, have been rewarded.”

Newsletter, 16 Dec 2009Ona Buckley, Woy Woy

Public School

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Woy Woy South Public School recently invited next year’s kindergarten students to a day of games and new adventure, according to school principal Mr Terry Greedy.

Mr Greedy said the Leapfrog program consisted of morning sessions to give the new faces a chance to explore the school and make some friends.

He said the event aimed to make the transition to school a happy one.

“Hopefully starting school next year will not seem so daunting now,” Mr Greedy said.

“Sometimes we forget what a huge moment starting school is in the lives of young children.

“The program provided children with an insight into life in school while providing parents with some background information on supporting their children’s education.

“Hopefully through their participation in the program children, parents and caregivers will be better prepared for next year and the adventures that lie ahead.”

Newsletter, 24 Nov 2009Terry Greedy, Woy Woy

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Ms de Carle was accompanied by fellow Rotarian Ms Julie Turnbull from the Gosford Rotary Club to the small island of Nusa Penida off the east coast of Bali.

Ms de Carle said the donation of books and uniforms was made possible through the Woy Woy Rotary Club and a Rotary District Grant.

“These children had never had text books before and were literally jumping for joy as they were handed their new books,” Ms de Carle said.

“Several friends accompanied us on the trip and had an unusual but rewarding time.

“Lucky for all of us, Julie is fl uent in Bahasa Indonesian and was able to interpret for us.

“The only transport available was a rickety truck with a couple of planks tied to the back as seats, creating sore butts the following day for our Aussie volunteers.

“We travelled over bumpy roads on a very hot day to be greeted by 90 very excited children at the Batumadeg Primary School.

“The teachers and headmaster were as excited as the children.

“As well as text books, each child was given a small parcel of pens and coloured pencils. “Some skipping ropes and crickets sets were handed out and the kids soon were competent with these.”

Ms de Carle said the group of volunteers heard of some heart-wrenching stories of struggle and survival and considered how they could further help.

“A father approached us asking for us to help his boy go to school.

“This boy had a club foot.“He couldn’t walk unaided

and the family couldn’t afford an orthopaedic boot for him, so his

dad carried him everywhere.“Julie is a physiotherapist and

examined his foot and worked with the father as to how we could get this child to school.

“It was decided that with crutches he could attend school.

“Julie has since sent crutches from Australia and the child is preparing to start school.

“Also, while we were at the school we noticed, sitting on the edge of the playground, a young girl about 11 years old, fi lthy dirty and sad, watching the other kids receiving their school books.

“After some discussion with the other children and teachers, we discovered that this child had no parents and was living with a family, working in the fi eld for her board.

“How can you walk away from this beautiful forlorn child... you just can’t.

“We enrolled her in school and arranged for her to get a uniform and the books she needed to start her education.

“Wayan Miri doesn’t know how old she is and has never attended school.

“Throughout the day she realised the enormity of what was happening to her and her smile

grew and grew.“She had a cut on her hand and

we cleaned and bandaged that.“New clothes were purchased,

food arranged for her host family and school uniforms organised.”

Ms de Carle said she left the island with mixed emotions.

“None of us could forget the look on Wayan Miri’s face as she realised that she could go to school with the other children, yet we didn’t want to leave her,” Ms de Carle said.

“The urge to nurture and protect children is powerful and I think everyone in my group wanted to scoop her up and bring her home.

“Helping children is one of the most rewarding things we can ever do and I am so grateful that I was born in this amazing country with the ability to help others less fortunate.”

Press release, 11 Dec 2009Vicki de Carle, Woy

Woy Rotary Club

Rotary takes books to Indonesia

Gosford Council will host an information session in Ettalong about the council’s draft Climate Change Policy.

The session will also allow community members to fi nd out how council plans to manage and respond to the issue of climate change.

Sustainable Cities and Coasts Theme Leader for the CSIRO Climate Adaptation Flagship Mr Allen Kearns will be the keynote speaker at the event.

Participants will be provided with climate change facts and will get an opportunity to have a voice on the issue through facilitated roundtable discussions.

The information session will be held at Ettalong Beach Club on Friday, January 29, from 9.30am to 11.30am.

Numbers are limited and bookings are essential.

The draft Climate Change Policy is available on council’s website at www.gosford.nsw.gov.au under Items on Exhibition.

Council is accepting submissions regarding the draft Climate Change Policy until Thursday, February 18.

To attend the session, contact council by 4pm on Friday, January 22, by email at rsvp.climatechange@gosford.nsw.gov.au or phone 4325 8222.

Press release, 8 Jan 2010Alexandra Hornby, Gosford Council

Council informationon climate change

policy Seven Peninsula volunteer organisations will receive more than $17,400 in funding under the Federal Government’s Volunteer Grants initiative.

Member for Robertson Ms Belinda Neal said the funding boost would allow the Peninsula groups to purchase much-needed equipment.

“Volunteer organisations form the foundation of the strong community networks in the Peninsula district,” Ms Neal said.

“They provide vital services

to Peninsula residents and I am thrilled that these groups are being supported with much-needed grants for new equipment and for fuel costs.

“The St John Ambulance Peninsula Division will use its $3000 grant to purchase a defi brillator, a vital piece of lifesaving equipment.

“The Beachside Family Centre at Umina delivers important education development programs that strengthen and enrich the local community, including early literacy programs, community support networks and even parents’

groups.“The centre will use its $1126

grant to purchase computer equipment, including a laptop and hard drive.”

Other local volunteer groups to receive funding include Killcare Wagstaffe Rural Fire Service ($3209), The Rotary Club of Woy Woy ($3993), Peninsula Touch Association ($1988), Hope Church in Umina ($2500) and the Seniors Social and Friendship Club Inc ($1650).

Press release, 23 Dec 2009Belinda Neal, Member for Robertson

Volunteer groupsreceive funding

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The fi nal Ocean Beach Malibu Club contest for 2009 was held at Umina on December 6, with Hayden Emery reclaiming the title of Long John Memorial Old Mal champion.

“The three-foot closeouts took their toll on some of the more fancied surfers in the quarter fi nals with Craig Coulton knocking out last year’s champion, Mick Day ending Richie McClelland’s run and Mark Rylands knocking out Mitch Bolton as well as Mark and Bryce Williams,” contest director Mr Craig Coulton said.

“With Brian Cook, Mick Day, Craig Coulton and Mark Rylands eliminated in the semi-fi nals, most interest in the fi nal appeared to be the battle between father and son, Gary and Matt Sing, both very competitive surfers each of whom claims to be the better.

“The two had met earlier in round one with the old man getting the decision over Matt, so revenge was going to be sweet.

“Young gun Kai Ellice-Flint and Hayden Emery made up the fi nal four.

The old original mals weigh a ton, are hard enough to carry to the water’s edge, let alone turn in the surf, and one board in particular wanted to go where it decided.

“Gary Sing had the misfortune of drawing that one, which was disappointing from a spectator’s point of view as Gary is one of the coast’s best surfers.

“Unfortunately it took its toll and Gary fi nished in fourth position.

“Kai capped off a very successful year with third placing from Matt Sing, who can now proudly say he’s a better old mal rider than his old man.”

Fellow members Calyn Wilkinson and Madison Cook who received the club champion and ladies club champion awards at the club’s presentation night held at Umina Beach Surf Life Saving Club recently.

“The fi rst Ocean Beach Malibu Club point score contest for this year is scheduled for Sunday, February 14, at Umina Beach from 7am,” Mr Coulton said.

“New members are welcome.”Email, 28 Dec 2009

Craig Coulton, Ocean Beach Malibu Club

Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club member Ellyssia Gasparotto has been selected to represent the Under-15s NSW surf life saving team at the Interstate Championships in Sydney at the end of the month.

Ellyssia joins 35 other team members chosen out of clubs from across the state to compete at Collaroy Beach from January 24.

She is one of four Central Coast surf club members to be selected

for the team.State teams from around the

country will vie for the Alan B Whelpton AO Perpetual Shield with NSW hoping to make it four consecutive wins.

Those who made the cut were assessed on their past competition performances, particularly at the Interbranch Championships along with state, Australian and East Coast Surf Series results from early last year.

Pool Competition results were also taken into consideration in this

year’s selection process. The team is co-captained by

champion Ironpersons Naomi Flood (Manly) and Chris Allum (Cronulla), both Australian team representatives.

A full range of events will be contested, including a new addition of Pool Rescue events for Under-15s to Opens.

Press release, 13 Dec 2009Donna Wishart, Surf

Life Saving NSW

Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club hosted its second annual Rescue and Resuscitation Spectacular on December 5, with more than 100 competitors from Central Coast and Sydney surf clubs.

“The six-man team won their fi rst competitive hit out for the season on four points in front of Freshie (six points), and Wanda (nine points) ,” team manager Ms Lynn Smith said.

“The team was made up of the Hayes Boys (Grant and Drew) on the line, Matt Staples (tube), Kurt Pride (patient), Nathan Lakajev (belt) and Dean Hillard (reelsman) with Stephen Smith checking everything out from a coach’s view

on the beach. “Nathan and Dean have come

back to R&R after a few years away with both boys having been Australian Gold Medallists along with Grant and Drew.

“Nathan travels from Sydney twice a week for training.

“Matt Staples travels from MacMasters Beach to compete for Ocean Beach while still carrying out his patrolling duties at Macs.

“Matt has done R&R with Macs a fair few years ago.

“Kurt Pride, who is the patient of the team, has to organise his time between R&R and his other summer sport cricket.

“Steve Smith who is a life member of Ocean Beach has coached both mens, juniors and women’s teams after having been a

competitor for many years, winning Australian and State medals.

“For the fi ve-man, Kurt sat on the sidelines, with Nathan patient and Matt in the belt.

“The boys came away with an equal second placing on three points behind Freshwater and Wanda.”

Ms Smith said the team and coach were happy with the way they performed overall and have taken on board the comments made to them by the carnival judges.

“All competitors and coaches appeared to enjoy the morning on the sand,” Ms Smith said.

Newsletter, 6 Jan 2010Lynn Smith, Ocean Beach

Surf Life Saving Club

Umina surfer Drew Courtney has earned himself a place amongst the world’s surfi ng elite for the second consecutive year as he prepares for this year’s Association of Surfi ng Professionals World Tour.

Courtney will join two other Central Coast surfers in this year’s tour - Adrian Buchan of Avoca and Matt Wilkinson of Copacabana.

This marks the fi rst time in 20 years that three Central Coast surfers have competed alongside

each other in the international competition.

Courtney and Buchan both fi nished in the top 27 in last year’s tour and automatically requalify for this year’s upcoming competition tour.

The fi rst leg of the 2010 ASP World Tour will kick off on the Gold Coast from February 27.

Courtney was eliminated in the second round of the Billabong Pipe Masters in Hawaii late last month.

Courtney faced former three-times ASP world champion Andy

Irons in the fi nal leg of the year-long tour.

The Peninsula resident fi nished with a 9.74 to Irons’ 18.40 score at the end of the round which was not enough to get him through to the next stage.

He fi nished the tour in a 27th place out of 46 competitors earning a total of 3242 points throughout the year and $92,300 in prize money.

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Four members of Umina District Cricket Club represented the Central Coast in the grand fi nal of the NSW District Cricket Association Under-15s EG Weblin Competition last month.

Andrew Glassock, Liam Clement, Jordan O’Donnell and James Smith competed against Parramatta in the grand fi nal match played out at Mt Penang.

Umina club secretary Mr Jamie O’Donnell said the four Umina members made the club proud by qualifying for the Central Coast side.

“Central Coast batted fi rst and after 60 overs reached eight for 242,” Mr O’Donnell said.

“Andrew Glassock hit a fi ne 33 and Liam Clement coming in late in the innings fi nished with eight runs.

“Jordan O’Donnell came in at fall of Liam’s wicket - the seventh wicket at 204 with approximately three overs to go.

“In what must go down as some power hitting, in facing only 10 balls, he hit fi ve fours, one six, two twos and two singles to fi nish 32 not out.

“What was going to be a good score turned into a great score and left Parramatta shaking their heads in what went wrong as they went into the break demoralised before starting their innings.

“It only got worse for Parramatta losing a wicket from the fi rst ball of the innings.

“From that point on, the team turned the screws to dismiss Parramatta for 120 in 48 overs. “James Smith picked up two for 26 which included Parramatta’s most dangerous player and Jordan O’Donnell also picked up one for four in his six overs which included four maidens. “Liam did not get to bowl as he was injured when batting.

“It was a great achievement by these boys.”

Mr O’Donnell congratulated Jordan O’Donnell on his selection in the squad of 14 players to contest the Bradman Cup.

“Unfortunately one is to be omitted next Sunday after a trial against Northern Districts so hopefully Umina will get a representative into the Bradman Cup team,” Mr O’Donnell said.

Email, 11 Dec 2009Gary Blake, Umina

District Cricket Club

Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club will host a Duke of Edinburgh information night on Thursday, January 21.

The information session will run from 6pm to 7pm for local 14 to 25 year olds looking to participate in the scheme.

“If you are aged between 14 and 25 years of age then you are eligible to participate in the Duke of Edinburgh scheme,” organiser Mr Richard Grimmond said.

“If you are actively lifesaving then you are probably two thirds of

the way to completing an award.“Your patrol hours go towards

the community service component of the program.

“If an activity you’re doing raises a sweat, it counts towards physical activity whether it’s training or competition.

“Get recognised for your achievements and learn some new skills along the way whether they are surf related skills or something like learning to drive a car.”

Mr Grimmond said Surf Lifesaving Australia and the NSW Department of Sport and

Recreation had developed a map of activities for those involved in lifesaving.

“This means activities you may be already involved in will qualify you for parts of the award,” Mr Grimmond said.

“It’s about long term dedication and commitment to yourself.”

Anyone unable to make the information evening but keen to participate in the program should contact Richard Grimmond on 0414 226 598 for further information.

Newsletter, 6 Jan 2010Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club

Woy Woy Recreational Physical Culture Club member Georgia Riley has taken out a Junior National Champion age title for the third consecutive year, according to teacher Ms Kristy Stephen.

Ms Stephen said the club was proud to see Georgia continue her passion for the sport and achieve such great results.

“Georgia won the eight years National Title recently and has now won nationals three years in a row,” Ms Stephen said.

“What is even better is that her sister Lauren Riley won the 12 years National Title on the same day.

“We had four other national fi nalists and 13 competitors at the Junior National Titles.

“We also had Hollie Synnott in the 15 years age group gain third prize in the Senior National Finals at the Sydney Opera House last month.

“Our teams competed in championship grade national competition and our fi ve to six

years, seven to eight years, and nine to 10 years all placed second.

“We are very proud of the girls and look forward to another

successful year in 2010.”Press release, 15 Dec 2009

Kristy Stephen, Woy Woy Recreational Physical Culture Club

Woy Woy Wombats Water Polo Club defeated Gosford in all but one of its matches during round three week one of competition.

The Woy Woy club competed against Gosford at the Peninsula Leisure Centre on December 16.

The Woy Woy Men’s A Division came out with a draw against Gosford while the Women’s A Division for Woy Woy fi nished 11 to eight at fulltime.

The Men’s B Division for Woy Woy saw a victory of six to four as well as the Women’s B Division with a fi nal score of six to fi ve.

Meanwhile, the Men’s C Division for Woy Woy was narrowly defeated by Gosford, two to one.

Woy Woy will compete against Wyong on January 13, at the Peninsula Leisure Centre for round three week two of competition.

Email, 17 Dec 2009Jan Sillato, Woy Woy Wombats

Georgia wins physie title

Georgia Riley Eight Years National Champion and sister Lauren Riley 12 Years National Champion 2009

Umina players in grand fi nal

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The competition will see the local club compete against Wallarah Long Board Club and Shelly Beach Malibu Club with all proceeds from the event donated to the Melanoma Foundation.

Ocean Beach Malibu Club contest director Mr Craig Coulton said the Peninsula club was looking forward to another successful event to raise money for charity.

“Ocean Beach won the inaugural three-way challenge held at Catherine Hill Bay back in January last year, with Shelly Beach taking out second place,” Mr Coulton said.

“Both Shelly and Ocean Beach have been contesting an annual interclub challenge since 1997 and with the formation of the Wallarah Long Board Club in 2007, it was decided last year to invite them to join in and create the annual three-way charity challenge.

“Tony Irwin from Image Surfboards is providing a new high performance long board to be raffl ed and tickets will be available to the general public on the day.”

The contest will be moved to Catherine Hill Bay should conditions be unfavourable at Umina.

“The fi nal decision will be made early the day before,” Mr Coulton said.

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Woy Woy Junior Rugby League Football Club has gained a grant to build a new canteen and toilet at Rogers Park, according to club secretary Mr Russell Downey.

Mr Downey said the club was grateful for the State Government funds and had thanked a number of stakeholders for securing the grant.

“The amount granted for the

project is $30,000 and these funds will go a long way to help build a quality facility for all users of Rogers Park,” Mr Downey said.

“This is not the full amount needed to build this project and the club has committed to help fund this project with its own funds and help from businesses and I am sure a good amount of help from our membership.

General manager of Central Coast Rugby League Mr Scott Wyatt congratulated the Woy Woy

junior club on securing funds for the project.

“The Roosters deserve every bit of success that comes their way,” Mr Wyatt said.

Press release, 17 Dec 2009Russell Downey, Woy Woy Junior

Rugby League Football ClubEmail, 24 Dec 2009

Scott Wyatt, Central Coast Rugby League

Brisbane Water Secondary College teacher Ms Liesl Tesch competed in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race last month.

Ms Tesch joined nine other crew members on the Sailors With Disabilities yacht that fi nished in 29th position out of 94 places.

After taking a break from her Australian Paralympic wheelchair basketball captaincy, the Woy Woy resident will return to the Central Coast briefl y before attending a training camp with the Australian wheelchair basketball team at the end of the month.

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