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Busways will consult with its advertising company to ensure advertising across bus windows does not obscure passenger vision.

The move comes after Ettalong resident Ms Denise Martin wrote complaining that signage covered windows making it diffi cult for elderly bus users to see through and determine where to get off.

In its reply, the bus company stated: “As you would be aware, some window advertising is designed to be transparent.

“Busways is keen to rectify

advertising that totally denies customers of vision and will be consulting with our advertising company to do so.

“As a community focused company, Busways prides itself on providing safe, effi cient and reliable bus services and we welcome all customer feedback as it plays a key role in providing bus services that best meets the community’s needs.”

Letter, 11 Jun 2010Rose Brown, Busways

Letter, 24 May 2010Denise Martin, Ettalong Beach

Busways to look at window signage

A Central Coast Busways bus displaying full advertising signage on the Peninsula (photo by: Denise Martin)

Central Coast Health transport dispatch staff for the courtesy bus to the Wyong rehabilitation ward “have been reminded” that the service is available fi ve days a week.

The reminder follows a letter published in the last edition of Peninsula News in which Daley’s Point resident Mr Bruce Hyland claimed that a press release issued by Member for Gosford Ms Marie Andrews about the service was misleading.

He wrote: “The reality is that there is one trip on each of three working days.”

In a statement to Peninsula News last week, Ms Andrews appeared to concede that the service had only been offered by Central Coast Health three days a week.

Ms Andrews said: “Transport

dispatch staff have been reminded that there has been no change in the days of operation of this service and have been instructed to make it clear to those who wish to book that the service is available Monday to Friday.

“The service is provided Monday through Friday and must be booked in advance.

“Bookings can be made between the hours of 6:30am and 10pm, seven days a week by phoning 1300 739 463.

“Passengers are generally picked up at about 8:30am from Woy Woy and returned around 12pm.

“Wherever possible the service is door-to door, enabling passengers to be picked up at their home and returned to their home.”

Press release, 15 Jul 2010Marie Andrews, Member

for Gosford

The speed limit at the Kariong end of Woy Woy Rd will be restored to 80 km/h after roadworks are completed at the end of the month, according to Gosford Council’s manager of engineering services Mr John Cragg.

Mr Cragg said work commenced in early June with funding from the Federal Government’s Black Spot Program and would be fi nished by the end of the month weather permitting.

“The work involves road shoulder

widening and reconstruction, new guardrail where necessary, re-surfacing the existing road formation, raised profi le edge lines and new chevron curve signs to highlight bends,” Mr Cragg said.

“There will be some delays to motorists on June 21 and 22, when the traffi c fl ow will be reduced to one lane under stop/go control to allow the installation of new guardrail.

“Further delays will occur over a couple of days later on in the project when the re-sheeting of the roadway is undertaken.

“The works being undertaken

will allow motorists to more clearly identify the alignment of the road on which they are driving and also to have better control of their vehicles through the bends in this section of Woy Woy Road, particularly during wet weather.

“The Roads and Traffi c Authority has advised that the speed limit will be restored to 80km/h in this area once the works are complete.

“However, advisory speed signs (55km/h) will be installed on selected bends as required.”

Media statement, 16 Jul 2010John Cragg, Gosford Council

Woy Woy Rd speed to be restored Reminder for rehab bus staff

The Gosford Lantern Club will hold a combined craft and garage sale in Umina on Saturday, July 31.

“We are inviting you to come along any time after 8am, to have a ‘Browse and Buy’ to support us in raising money for the Royal

Institute for Deaf and Blind Children,” publicity offi cer Ms Faye Austin said.

The event will be held at 11, Augusta St, Umina, from 8am.

Press release, 15 Jul 2010Faye Austin, Gosford

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Woy Woy Wastewater Treatment Plant is to be upgraded to meet a pollutant reduction program imposed by its Environmental Protection Licence.

Gosford Council will enter into negotiations with a Sydney-based company for the design and construction of dewatering facilities as the fi rst stage of the process.

Despite no tenders being accepted for the project, there were no commercial, cost and time advantages in recalling tenders, according to a council staff report.

Council resolved at its meeting on July 6 to enter into negotiations for the design and construct for dewatering facilities at Kincumber and Woy Woy plants with Abergeldie Young Process Engineering Pty Ltd as the fi rm lodged the most

advantageous tender response and has extensive experience in delivering dewatering facilities.

Council also agreed that subject to satisfactory negotiations, the general manager be authorised to enter a contract with Abergeldie Young Process Engineering Pty Ltd.

“Gosford Council has committed to carrying out a Pollutant Reduction Program (PRP) under the current Environmental Protection Licence conditions, consisting of a series of upgrades to the Kincumber and Woy Woy Wastewater Treatment Plants,” the council report stated. “These upgrades at a total budgeted construction cost of $35 million are required to be progressively completed within a set period of fi xed milestones, the last of which is scheduled for September, 2012.

“As part of the PRP, Gosford Council proposes to upgrade the dewatering facilities at both sites to improve biosolids handling practices.

“Kincumber WWTP has an existing dewatering facility with a single belt fi lter press.

“Woy Woy WWTP has a trailer mounted belt fi lter press.’

“At both sites there is no redundant dewatering capacity.

“Both sites dewater directly from sludge lagoons with the sludge pumped via pontoon with pump/mixer arrangement.

“The dewatering facilities in this contract will replace the existing dewatering facilities and provide redundant capacity for the future to 2051.”

Council agenda WAT.20, 6 Jul 2010

Upgrade to reduce pollutants

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After a month of average rain in June, only one quarter of the month’s average rain has fallen in the fi rst half of July.

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Spreadsheet, 16 Jun 2010Jim Morrison, Woy Woy

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Gosford Council has adopted its draft Business District Improvement policy.

Council resolved at its meeting on July 6, to adopt the recommendations of the director of environment and planning to include key performance indicators be negotiated on a case-by-case basis, BID associations must be “grass roots driven” and be formed independently of council by local property owners and businesses.

Council considered submissions made during the public exhibition period that fi nished on June 5.

Both the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce and the NSW Business Chamber made submissions, according to a council staff report.

“The Peninsula Chamber is concerned there is little prospect of a special rate levy for a BID being successful (given the requirement for widespread support for its introduction), and that therefore the allocation of seed funding may not represent value for money unless council is prepared to continue funding from recurrent budget in succeeding years.

“The chamber further argues that 75 per cent of the owners of commercial properties should be members of the incorporated group (the BID association) at the time seed funding is granted so as to ensure there is a reasonable prospect of sustainable funding being achieved.

“Council is not in a position to and will not provide ongoing

funding out of recurrent budget sources.

“The purpose of seed funding is to enable the BID association to develop a program, to build support for the BID and to explore sustainable sources of funding.

“While it is clearly desirable to have as broad support as possible from the start, it may not be practical to set a minimum of 75 per cent support.”

In addition, the Peninsula Chamber was concerned that BID programs would impact on council’s obligations to deliver services and reduce funding commitments in its recurrent budget.

Council report stated that the intention of the BID policy was not to see a reduction in council services.

The NSW Business Chamber also raised a similar point expressing its concern over allocating seed

funding from the Special Tourism and Business Development Levy since all businesses in a defi ned area would be tourism related.

In response to the NSW chamber’s concerns, council stated: “BIDs are not limited to tourism related businesses; any business and commercial property owner within the BID footprint should be eligible to join the BID association.

“However, in some centres and villages, tourism is a key economic activity, and the evidence is that increased tourist activity has fl ow-on effects through the whole regional economy.”

The NSW Business Chamber also argued that chambers of commerce should be eligible for seed funding since they have an existing base of membership and support.

However, council stated that

Business Improvement Districts were “single-mindedly focussed” on improving business conditions in their commercial district and were directly answerable to the commercial property owners and businesses in that district, unlike chambers that held a multi-faceted function and role.

“Chambers provide a variety of functions outside this focus, and are also not necessarily restricted to a rigid common geographic footprint,” the council report stated.

“The NSW Business Chamber, for example, offers services including training, industrial relations, analysis of state and federal government budgets, OH&S, and lobbies government of business issues.”

The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce also argued that the draft policy excluded some

commercial precincts in the area, however the report stated that smaller centres were not identifi ed in the Central Coast Regional Strategy as signifi cant centres and it was unlikely these areas would be viable as BIDs.

Three submissions highlighted the concern that insuffi cient consultation was given on the draft policy, while the Peninsula Chamber recommended council hold a meeting with key business groups and organisations to address issues of concern.

Council stated that it had consulted with the Peninsula Chamber in late 2008 over the Gosford BID and a citywide policy but no agreement was reached.

“The consultation with the Peninsula chamber did not result in complete agreement on a potential BID policy, principally in relation to sources of ongoing funding and geographic coverage,” a council report stated.

“The evidence from successful BIDs elsewhere did not support the chamber’s position.

“It was decided at that time not to proceed with a citywide BID policy.

“However, given the approach from a group of businesses at Ettalong Beach, it was considered appropriate to place on exhibition the draft policy developed at that time following previous consultation.”

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“Events on the Peninsula” demonstrated that Gosford Council’s draft Business Improvement District policy was “divisive and subject of disinformation”, according to a council report.

The report was issued by Gosford Council’s director of environment and planning.

Recommending against giving extensive briefi ngs to business owners, the report stated: “Events on the Peninsula surrounding the draft policy and the earlier approach for support for a BID

from the Ettalong Beach Business Group Inc demonstrate the issue is divisive and subject of disinformation.

It cited the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce May newsletter headline, “Gosford Council Proposes Business Levy – Ettalong”, as an example of disinformation.

“This in and of itself diminishes the prospects of the establishment of a self-sustaining BID by placing in people’s minds the costs before consideration of the extent of any benefi ts.

“In circumstances in which

a council policy would require mandatory adherence and additional impost on businesses, there would be a case for not proceeding with it, and for further extensive consultation.

“However, the draft BID Policy is an enabling policy in which council sets out how it will assist commercial districts that have already developed some momentum in enhancing their centres and have approached council for support.”

Council agenda ENV.37, 6 Jul 2010

BID policy is ‘divisive’,says council director

The Ettalong Beach Business Group has hailed the approval of the Citywide Business Improvement District policy as “wonderful news”.

Business group member Mr Ray Dearlove said: “Our proposal for funding under the BID program has been subjected to intense scrutiny and we are delighted that it has been approved.”

Mr Dearlove said the injection of seed funding of $25,000 a year for three years from the BID would enable Ettalong Beach to continue to grow and prosper.

“The fi rst step will be a community meeting, to which all business and residents of Ettalong Beach will be invited, at which a list of priorities will be established for the future direction of Ettalong Beach,” Mr Dearlove said.

“As with all projects, this will require community effort and support and we are confi dent that the future of Ettalong Beach is both exciting and bright.

“The Ettalong Beach Business Group would like to thank Gosford

Council for its support over the past years in getting our proposal approved.”

According to Mr Dearlove, the group has been busy distributing more than 10,000 brochures that promote the village, launching a new website, dramatically improving the Ettalong

Beach foreshore, the Ferry Rd Wharf area, the planter boxes along Memorial Ave, and the general tidiness of the town by holding monthly clean-ups.

“This effort is obviously paying off as evidenced by the recent opening of six new shops in the town and the quality development of the Normason’s Corner building,” Mr Dearlove said.

“In addition, the building of the two new viewing platforms along The Esplanade, which will start within a few weeks, will make a signifi cant difference to the previously overgrown and un-maintained foreshore.”

Press release, 8 Jul 2010Ray Dearlove, Ettalong Beach Business Group

BID policy is‘wonderful news’

Gosford Council is expected to meet with members of the Wagstaffe to Killcare Community Association over the removal of an iconic Norfolk pine tree at Wagstaffe Point.

Council resolved at its meeting on July 6, to assist the local community group in removing the tree and locating a suitable mature species for its replacement.

The issue was raised through a notice of motion by Greens Cr Terri Latella.

Council will assist in the removal of the pine and replanting of a new tree and any roadworks associated with any such works, according to a council report.

“The iconic Norfolk Pine tree which has graced Wagstaffe Point for many years is now all but dead,” the report stated.

“The species of pine is sensitive to disturbance and it has been suggested by horticulturalists that the recent drainage works may have been causal to its health.

“The drainage works were carried out by council in 2009.

“As the health of the existing tree came at a consequence of such disturbance, a request has been made from the Wagstaffe to Killcare Community Association that Council assist with the replacement of the tree and associated works.

“The Association is currently looking at locating a replacement species which is of a suitable maturity and has been fruitful in locating such a replacement tree.”

Council and the Association are expected to meet on July 19.

Council agenda NM.14, 6 Jul 2010

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Gosford Council has repaired the damaged sewer main at Umina Point below Mt Ettalong.

It has undertaken minor rock stabilisation measures above the repair site, but it is not planning to construct a footpath around the Point.

Council’s manager of engineering services Mr John Cragg said such a project was likely to cost “several million dollars”.

He said funding for the project may be pursued in the future if the opportunity arose.

However, Mr Cragg said: “The minor stabilisation works undertaken were only those needed to ensure the safety of sewer repair workers.

“Previous geotechnical assessment of the Umina Point

area has confi rmed that sections of the headland behind the rock shelf are unstable and that further rock falls are likely under the natural process of erosion.

“Signs have been erected warning the community that there is a risk of injury or death arising from the instability of the site.

“The works recently undertaken in association with the sewer main repair work does not warrant any alteration to the advice conveyed in the signs.”

Council has sought to strongly discourage all sections of the community from walking around Umina Point.

“Any assistance the media is able to provide in conveying this message to the community will be greatly appreciated.”

Media statement, 13 Jul 2010John Cragg, Gosford Council

Sewer repaired, but no footpath

Pearl Beach Progress Association president Mr David Denton has called for the restoration of pedestrian access around the point of Mt Ettalong.

“We would like to see pedestrian access restored around the

mountain, which is used regularly for many reasons,” he said.

“We at the Pearl Beach Progress Association have been concerned for some time about the deteriorating condition of the old road/pathway around the point of Mt Ettalong.

“With only a single road into and out of Pearl Beach, in the event of a bushfi re which needed an evacuation of our senior citizens it is the only viable alternative to exit the people.

“The most recent problem concerned the falling of a large

rock which shattered the sewer pipe and a delay in fi xing the break due to possible additional falling rocks.

“This has now been done and council is still undertaking some further works to alleviate further problems in the vicinity.

“However, council has stated that due to the type of rock face they are extremely concerned about making it an identifi ed passageway.”

Email, 12 Jul 2010 David Denton, Pearl Beach

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The track leading around Umina Pt to Pearl Beach where Gosford Council have recently fi nished repairing a damaged sewer main (Photo by Edward James)

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A single lane roundabout costing $1.1 million will be built at the intersection of Charlton St and Victoria Rd in Woy Woy.

The RTA project will see the current T-intersection replaced and is expected to start early next year.

“The upgrade will to eliminate existing ‘right of way’ confl icts and improve line of sight for motorists approaching the intersection,” Member for Gosford Ms Marie Andrews said.

“This is going to improve safety for all road users and boost traffi c

fl ow at the intersection.“The work will also include

increasing the road width at the intersection and the relocation of utilities including power poles.

“As part of the development, the RTA is seeking community input on the new roundabout proposal.

“The RTA values community feedback and would like to hear from residents and business owners on this proposal.”

Ms Andrews said the proposal would also require the removal of some on-street parking and landscaping in Victoria Rd.

Press release, 12 Jul 2010Marie Andrews, Member for Gosford

New roundabout for Woy Woy

The intersection at Charlton St and Victoria Rd in Woy Woy where the new roundabout will be installed

The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has welcomed Gosford Council’s plans to enter into discussions with peak industry and business groups over the Draft Gosford Local Environmental Plan.

Discussions are a main priority for council at present and are expected to take place “as soon as possible”, according to a council spokesperson.

“During the exhibition phase of the Draft Gosford LEP, the Peninsula Chamber had encouraged Gosford Council to consult specifi cally with industry and peak business groups over specifi c issues in the draft documents,” Peninsula Chamber president Mr Matthew Wales said.

“We are delighted that council

has resolved to enter into those discussions so as to ensure that key issues that affect the business and the development industry are more closely examined.

“The new draft planning controls are critical to the future development of the city and for the Peninsula Chamber.

“We are keen to discuss the proposed controls that will affect the redevelopment of our local town centres including the old Woy Woy CBD and the Ettalong Beach commercial beachfront areas.”

“It is to council’s credit that the consultation process has been thorough and robust as this ensures that key groups have the maximum opportunity to put their concerns forward.

“Obviously, our focus will be to improve development outcomes

in town centres and ensure that planning and design controls for medium density areas create the appropriate opportunities for good quality development.

“If we are to meet the population and housing targets set out in the Central Coast Regional Strategy, then we need to ensure that the new development controls are capable to delivering these outcomes.

“At present, we do have some reservations that the controls are too restrictive and that targets won’t be reached.

“However, we hope to fl ush these issues out in the industry group meetings so that we achieve the best outcomes possible.”

Press release, 16 Jul 2010Matthew Wales, Peninsula

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Founder Mr Shaun Johnson said the website provided a free independent power and gas price comparison and supplier switching service for consumers.

Mr Johnson said that by entering in a postcode and answering a few simple questions on current energy usage a list of energy and gas providers was provided with their plans and the savings that could be made.

“For postcodes 2256 and 2257 an average annual power bill would be around $1400 per annum at the regulated tariffs that apply from July 1.

“This is based on average usage of 6470 kwh per year, which is an often quoted industry fi gure,” Mr Johnson said.

“Obviously each household varies signifi cantly from this average depending upon house size, no of people living there, and whether or not they have gas supply.

“There are currently 10 power companies supplying the Peninsula - currently there is an opportunity to save around $100

by comparing and switching to a supplier other than the incumbent Energy Australia.

“Switching suppliers is free and can be done online via our website.

“Switching suppliers does not actually involve changing any power cables or meters (these are owned by different companies called distributors) - it is just about changing the company that sends you bills - there are no physical changes required so there is no risk of losing power.

“It is the ultimate commodity so there is no sense in paying one company more than another for the same electricity but different looking bills.”

According to fi gures released by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal earlier this year, average annual prices for energy would increase by 10 per cent for Energy Australia customers and rising by 36 per cent by 2012/13.

IPART also confi rmed that electricity prices would change as a result of the Federal Government delay in implementing the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme.

“From July 1, a typical residential Energy Australia customer will pay a further $126 per annum – or an extra $2.40 per week,” IPART acting chairman and chief executive offi cer Mr Jim Cox said.

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Press release, 28 Apr 2010James Cox, IPART

Liberal candidate for Robertson, Darren Jameson, is the favourite to win the August 21 election, according to an internet betting website.

Jameson is favourite at $1.50, while Labor candidate Deborah O’Neill is paying $2.45 on the Sportingbet website.

Sportingbet Australia chief executive offi cer Mr Michael Sullivan said that the close market

in Robertson refl ected an election contest that would have been unimaginable 12 months ago.

Robertson is just one of the 40 hotly-contested seats that political punters are able to bet on, as Julia Gillard’s Labor Government fi ghts off a tough challenge from the Coalition opposition of Tony Abbott, he said.

With a margin of only 0.1 per cent, any swing against the Government will hand Robertson to the Liberals.

“Jameson will be trying to keep the focus on Neal,” Mr Sullivan said.

“A former policeman and a background in the local Chamber of Commerce, he is a strong contender for the Liberals.

“O’Neill, a former candidiate for the State seat of Gosford, will need to run a strong campaign to keep the seat in Labor’s hands.”

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The council cannot be seriously considering TIDC’s suggestion of turning the Woy Woy and Austin Memorial Ovals into car parks.

Several residents of Brick Wharf Rd, myself included, suggested to TIDC that instead of carving up green space that they could look to extent the car park that runs alongside the train tracks.

Not only is this a solution that no-one would object to, it could be built as a permanent and sustainable way to increase commuter spaces.

TIDC’s response at the time was that people would have to walk too far to the station and that they would need to run a shuttle-bus.

Yet, in this latest development it appears to be ok to carve up

multiple green spaces that are more than a kilometre away from the station and/or turn our sports facilities into concrete slabs.

Under the banner of consultation, the TIDC have used coercive tactics to push this ugly car park extension through and now fi nd themselves in a situation that pleases no-one.

Even if the council did have to provide park and ride facilities for 12 months, wouldn’t this be a better (and cheaper) outcome than pouring tarmac over sporting ovals and then having to pay to convert them back again?

Email, 15 Jul 2010Alex Coward, Woy Woy

I am trying to fi nd a photo of my grandfather Richard (Dicky) Darrell on his racing bike.

He raced for the Woy Woy Bicycle Club between 1910 to about 1930.

He was racing still into his late 60s.

Other racers were Jack Piper, Gordon Ash, Percy Williams, S & A Costello, Clyde Singleton, Jack Brooker, C Hines, L Fountain and T Bird.

I was hoping they might still

have family living on the Coast who might have photos of races passed down from that time.

My grandfather would not be hard to pick put as he was from Bermuda and had a good tan.

If anyone could help me with a copy or copies I would be grateful.

Please contact Peninsula News.

Letter, 15 Jul 2010Richard Darrell, Umina Beach

The latest newsletter from Marie Andrews shows she has no comprehension of the value of the rehabilitation hospital to Woy Woy and the surrounding areas.

Her comment that “it must be near Emergency and X-ray” is absolute nonsense.

Greenwich Rehab and Mt Wilga plus others that have been very successfully working for decades are not near these facilities.

When a patient is moved to

a rehab facility, you are on the recovery list.

Please rethink our rehabilitation.

We need it now!Email, 5 Jul 2010

Irene Dunn, Woy Woy

I refer to the letter from Ms Thomson (Peninsula News, 21 Jun 2010) regarding the Tesrol development and her recent sea change to Ettalong Beach.

I also refer to her criticism of the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce’s support for the proposed development.

I’m sure that, as a newcomer to Ettalong Beach, Ms Thomson fully believes that she is “well served by the existing services and retail outlets”.

That may be the case.However, having spent my

life on the Peninsula and having represented the Peninsula

business community as chamber president for nearly a decade, I can assure Ms Thomson that there are many businesses that are doing it tough in Ettalong Beach and want to see the revitalisation of the town centre through new development and high quality design.

Towns need to rejuvenate otherwise they do stagnate.

Umina Beach is a classic example where new development is driving business growth, creating jobs and making business profi table.

It’s all very well to move to a quaint little village for a sea change

but it doesn’t help struggling businesses that need the extra income, foot traffi c and visitors coming to town.

Ms Thomson claims she speaks for most residents and perhaps she does.

But as chamber president, I speak for all our members who want good quality development, better business opportunities, more jobs and long-term capital investment.

Tesrol is an important ingredient to this process.

Email, 16 Jul 2010Matthew Wales, Peninsula

Chamber of Commerce

In response to Nitasha Thomson, (Don’t destroy gentle ambience 5 July, 2010), my husband and I moved to Umina Beach six years ago, also for the change of lifestyle.

We purchased a small business and each day we relish the fact that we travel less than a kilometre to work and that we can walk to the beach anytime we like.

We understand precisely what Matthew Wales is saying about the ailing economy in Ettalong.

Being in small business, we have a fair idea of exactly how businesses in the area are being affected by the current decrease in trade.

During our time here, we have seen the closure of businesses in both Ettalong and Umina townships.

Woy Woy, Ettalong and Umina are all suffering from the downturn in trade, in the current economic crisis, and as long as Ettalong

remains stagnant, more business will likely close.

We appreciate that this has always been a simple seaside area and that there is resistance to signifi cant development.

Well, that horse bolted when the Ettalong Beach Club and Mantra resort was built and it now desperately needs new development alongside it, to balance the proportion of the entire foreshore.

How can we expect tourists to return to a town centre so obviously

in decline?The site of the proposed Tesrol

development is currently an ugly carpark, overlooked by visitors to the resort.

It’s absurd!We are burying our heads in

the sand if we believe that further development won’t take place.

It’s going to happen, so we might as well embrace the changes that will inevitably occur and do our best to ensure their success.

Whatever happens, this will remain a beachside area, but it could realistically become a better beachside area, attracting more tourists, resulting in thriving businesses, more new homes, increased rents and more employment.

We can still be villages, but with enough progressive expansion to keep our townships alive and fl ourishing.

Everyone wants a prosperous community, but no one seems to want development in their own area.

The not-in-my-town-mentality serves no purpose.

We must overcome our mural dyslexia – that’s a failure to see the handwriting on the wall, and realise that towns need to grow, which is synonymous with development.

Email, 9 Jul 2010Cathy Waller, Umina

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The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has asked to be consulted on the proposed Umina Beach CBD Structure Plan which forms part of the exhibition documents under the Draft Gosford Local Environmental Plan.

Chamber president Mr Matthew Wales said it was consulted several years ago by senior planning staff at Gosford Council and welcomed a step forward in the development of the Umina Beach town centre.

“The Draft Gosford Development Control Plan includes a specifi c chapter for the Umina Village Centre Expansion Area - Structure Plan which incorporates many of the suggestions put forward by the

chamber in the early discussions,” Mr Wales said.

“This includes the extension of the commercial zones to Wellington St which now forms part of the new draft planning instrument.

“Business in Umina Beach has signifi cantly improved with the opening of Woolworths and the current upgrading of the BiLo store.

“It is now timely that the council starts to accelerate discussions on future improvements to the planning and design controls in the town centre so that property owners and developers can maximize outcomes in the future.

“Even though staff are still working through the submissions following the advertising of the Draft

LEP, the chamber is encouraging council to instigate discussions on the future of Umina Beach as soon as possible.

“However, the chamber is concerned that the recent resurgence of the Umina shopping strip is having a signifi cant impact on retail trade in Woy Woy

“It is our view that Council should also enter into discussions with the business community on an appropriate structure plan for the Woy Woy CBD.

“As a major commercial hub, we cannot afford to neglect the needs of the town centre. Planning and design frameworks should reviewed so that ideas can be fl eshed out to revitalise the old Woy Woy town centre.

“It is also important to re-examine ways of connecting Deepwater Plaza and businesses in Blackwall Rd so that we don’t end up with a two speed local economy.

“The chamber is also of the view that council should be reviewing traffi c management in Blackwall Rd and possibly the re-instatement of the right turn movement from Blackwall Rd into Brisbane Water Drive/Railway St.”

Mr Wales said the chamber would initiate discussions with Gosford council with the view to arrange early meetings regarding the Umina Beach Centre Expansion Area.

Press release, 16 Jul 2010Matthew Wales, Peninsula

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The Peninsula Lions Club of Woy Woy will hold its monthly car boot sale on Sunday, July 25, at Rogers Park, Woy Woy.

The proceeds from the sale will be distributed to local worthy causes.

Stall holders will be charged $10 per stall and the Lions Club will also have drinks, plants, tea/coffee and barbecue food for sale.

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The Offi ce of the Minister for the Central Coast, John Robertson asked me to “explain what it is you want Mr James”.

“You must put it in writing” I was told.After being publicly ridiculed for sending formal

complaints over the past ten years, I fi nd this same old fob off given on behalf of successive Ministers, pretty offensive.

I sincerely hope that readers of the Peninsula News understand how the systemic corruption I have exposed has fuelled my deep seated contempt for all of those politicians and party members who have for over ten years ignored my own and the very public efforts of others to have the corrupt Gosford City Council sacked.

As the latest in a long line of Ministers for the Central Coast, you have simply picked up the short comings of Della Bosca and others in letting us down.

You are just another part of the political problem John!

The corrupt Gosford City Council’s use of standover tactics caused my father, Phillip James to have a heart attack.

The council’s abuse of the peoples’ due process is what hounded him into an early grave.

The unjustifi ed notice of council’s intention to fi ne him a hundred and ten thousand dollars was nothing less than a despicable attack on a bed ridden old man with an open cancer in his back.

Bad politics is why a perceived conspiracy to manipulate my father into applying for a change of existing use of property was allowed to exist and be ignored.

The use was then, and still remains, a barrier to the aspirational desires of a developer.

The council, by lying in giving currency to falsifi ed instruments, ignoring natural justice and frightening an old man in a failed attempt to get him to make an application for a change of use on his property as a consent authority, should have been long gone!

Some management and elected representatives have moved on, but they have not been pardoned by me!

The Offi ce of Premier and Cabinet has no good excuse for continuing to ignore the documented evidence of systemic corruption which politicians, some of them Labor Party members, have accommodated.

Premier Keneally, you were a Planning Minister and so you must understand that you are also part of the problem.

When Gosford City Council accepted development application 11923/2001 for a million dollar medical centre in which both the misleading plan overview and accompanying statement of environmental effects were put on public display, it was wrong.

Those Labor party Ministers who have occupied the port folios of Local Government, Planning and Central Coast as well as

successive Premiers, have, by exercising their Ministerial prerogative to ignore this matter, accommodated sins against the people and are therefore also responsible.

These are sins which I have identifi ed as systemic corruption in my email complaints to Gosford City Council, Government Ministers, their opposition in Parliament, ICAC, the State Ombudsman and anyone else whom I thought would listen.

These are people whom I believed were responsible people, a broad spectrum of politicians, all of whom have so far all failed miserably.

This useless lot are now being followed by new candidates Labor Deborah O’Neill and Liberal Darren Jameson who are out seeking voter support asking to become part of the problem not the solution.

They too have already refused to engage in any public discussion of Gosford City Council’s corruption which, like it or not, can’t exist unless politicians like them and you John, continue to accommodate it.

I believe that if I had tried harder to have the corrupt council sacked, my personal concerns would not have been overshadowed by the so called human error which resulted in the wrongful deaths of fi ve people in the State sponsored death trap at Piles Creek Somersby.

I hope party members understand just what it is they and their representatives have accommodated - what I identify, for political reasons, as sins against the people.

Currently, Minister for Local Government, Barbara Parry, continues to ignore the same sort of malfeasance by Canterbury City Council which was identifi ed as such by the State Ombudsman’s offi ce in the matter of the Malone family.

I was under the mistaken impression that all I would need to do was expose the systemic corruption and Gosford City Council would be sacked.

I now understand that we the people are not well represented by a rabble of infl uence peddlers who are not in the least bit interested

in our welfare or good governance in general.Our politicians’ years of refusing to engage

is an obvious act of contempt for constituents generally and myself in particular.

The two parties not much preferred at all three levels of government are so full of themselves, they just do not understand how we have become aware of their underlying contempt for us.

We the people are rejecting them and they know it.

I just hope angry disenfranchised voters will start to exercise their votes by directing their own preferences.

For far too long, failed politicians and their respective parties have simply wandered over to the opposition benches where they continue to suck money from hard working taxpayers while doing bugger all.

I hope people will realise that if they start and continue to exercise their votes by choosing their own preferences, they can and will succeed in casting out the political rabble currently destroying this country.

Federally, in the next few months in NSW next year and our local party politicians who have not served us effectively need to be cast right out of parliament and into the street where they belong!

I, and on one memorable occasion my dying father, were calling on all our elected representatives to exercise their infl uence to protect us from the systemic abuse of our due process which local government politicians, Labor Party members among them, were accommodating.

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Erosion and “recession” hazards on Umina beach will be assessed as part of Gosford Council’s Open Coast and Broken Bay Beaches Coastal Processes and Hazards Re-Assessment project.

In the meantime, the southern end of the beach will remain fenced off until the beach access is no longer considered to be hazardous, a council media offi cer has said.

“Council has embarked upon the Gosford Open Coast and Broken Bay Beaches Coastal Processes and Hazards Re-Assessment project via external consultants.

“The consultant is required to undertake the project in accordance with NSW Coastline

Management framework and will undertake the signifi cant tasks at each of the open coast and Broken Bay beaches (including Umina).”

The project would include a revision of the coastal processes and hazard defi nition, up-dated hazard line defi nition, wave transformation modelling and development of a conceptual processes model and local quantitative assessment of coastal inundation at three open coast beaches and the four Broken Bay beaches.

“The results of this project will enable council to identify the erosion and recession hazards under a defi ned set of conditions and identify and implement measures to ensure long term protection of property and beach amenity,” the media offi cer said.

“The community will be consulted throughout the project, and will have the opportunity to identify longer term management options for consideration.”

“Council is aware of the impacts of erosion at the southern section of Umina Beach and has in the short term, as a matter of priority, ensured public safety is protected,” she said.

“For this reason, the paraweb fencing which was erected to ensure people are aware of the hazard is still considered necessary due to the drop off from the car park to the beach. “Council is monitoring the condition of the beach access and the fencing will be removed once it is deemed safe.”

Media statement, 16 Jul 2010Alison Hood, Gosford Council

Beach erosion to be assessed

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Gosford Council is likely to submit three Peninsula projects to take up $577,000 funding allocated under round three of the Federal Government’s Regional and Local Community Infrastructure program.

Floodlighting at the Woy Woy tennis courts, replacement of Ettalong’s Ferry Rd wharfhead and an upgrade of the fi nger wharf at Lions Park, Woy Woy, will all be submitted.

A council staff report stated that the Woy Woy Tennis Courts were in need of a $111,000 upgrade to the facility’s fl oodlighting.

This would be submitted as a “primary project”.

“Existing infrastructure has degraded and requires replacement including six new poles with lights, upgrade of switchboard, upgraded conduits and wiring,” the council report stated.

“Woy Woy Tennis Club has limited funds and may also be able to make small contribution.”

Council will also submit a funding proposal for the replacement of a wharf head and fl oating pontoon at Ferry Rd in Ettalong as a “secondary project”.

The $200,000 project will relieve access diffi culties at the wharf particularly for the disabled.

Another secondary project looking to receive funding support is the upgrade of Lions Park fi nger wharf at Woy Woy.

The project also includes the upgrade of Gosford CBD fi nger wharf that allow temporary tethering of small boats launched at boat ramps while cars with trailers exit the ramp to car parks.

“Other boat launching sites would benefi t by either the replacement of an existing fi nger wharf or the fi rst provision of a fi nger wharf,” the report stated.

According to the council report:

“This funding will assist councils to build and modernise community facilities, including town halls, libraries, community centres, sports grounds and environmental infrastructure, and is aimed at strengthening our communities during the economic recovery by supporting local jobs and providing long-term benefi ts to communities by renewing and upgrading local infrastructure.

“In previous rounds of the Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program, local governments were encouraged to submit a number of prioritised projects, the aggregate value of which exceeds their allocation.

“Should the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional

Development andLocal Government fi nd that a

higher priority project is ineligible, a lower priority yet eligible project may be substituted in its place.”

Member for Robertson Ms Belinda Neal said the round three funding would provide greater fl exibility to the community and allow councils to nominate projects on behalf of local community groups as well as environmental protection and climate change infrastructure projects.

“Local governments can submit eligible local priorities until Friday, July 30.”

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Endorsed Labor candidate for Robertson Ms Deb O’Neill has visited Mary Mac’s Place in Woy Woy.

She said reports of increased demand for support for the homeless and disadvantaged on the Central Coast led her to pay a visit to the service which provides meals to the homeless and struggling families.

“It was inspiring for me to talk to the volunteers, several of whom

had their own stories of loss and hardship,” Ms O’Neill said.

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A new clothing, jewellery and giftware shop inspired by the tribes of the world has opened in Umina.

Store owner Ms Jacquelyn Knight said: “It’s been a dream of mine to create a shopping experience that celebrates global culture and style.

“Tribe Living offers shoppers an eclectic range of beautiful clothing, hand crafted jewellery and unique furniture pieces and gifts.

“Sure it’s worldly, but it’s also practical and chic.”

Ms Night, born and raised in a

country town in western Victoria, lived in Balmain for many years before her recent move to the Central Coast.

She wanted to bring a little of that ‘Balmain fl air’ and “country hospitality” to Umina, an area she sees developing as a dynamic high street retail precinct.

“The time is ripe for Tribe Living,” Ms Knight said.

“The people on the Central Coast - and especially those on the Peninsula - want to be able to source gorgeous, yet affordable, items without having to drive to Sydney.”

Everything at Tribe Living has been hand-picked by Ms Knight.

The range includes Boom Shankar fashion from Noosa Heads, Ottomans from India, Nepalese coin necklaces, and quirky banana guards from Canada.

Press release, 24 Jun 2010Stephen Lacey, On the Spot Media

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Local community groups are being encouraged to apply for funding under the State Government’s $35 million Community Building Partnership funding program.

Last year, more than $100,000 was given to Peninsula projects at Ocean Beach Surf Club, Pearl Beach Rock Pool and Umina PCYC.

Member for Gosford Ms Marie Andrews said the partnership was extended for another year in the NSW Budget due to its overwhelming popularity in the community.

“We have the opportunity to invest a further $400,000 into local projects over the coming year and

build more worthwhile community infrastructure,” Ms Andrews said.

Ms Andrews said the program was open to community groups, not-for-profi t organisations, non-government organisations and local councils.

“I encourage all community groups to get together soon and lodge an application for projects which can make a difference to the quality of living in the community,” Ms Andrews said.

Applications are available from all NSW members of Parliament and can also be accessed through www.communitybuildingpartnership.nsw.gov.au

Submissions close July 23.Press release, 10 Jun 2010

Marie Andrews, Member for Gosford

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Gosford Council is expected to host a National Tree Day event at the Umina Coastal Sandplain Woodland near Umina Oval on Sunday, August 1.

Volunteers from the community will join council staff in tree planting activities as part of the bushland management plan created for the site in preparation for the Peninsula Recreation Precinct.

Participants will meet at 10am and assist in the regeneration of the Endangered Ecological Community until 2pm.

The Umina Recreation Area is bounded to the west by Ettalong

Creek and to the north by Umina Oval.

Volunteers are asked to wear appropriate clothing (hat, covered shoes, long sleeved shirt and long pants recommended).

Parking is available in the carpark adjacent to the caravan park.

Gloves, tools and equipment for planting, watering cans, buckets, drinking water, refreshments and a barbecue lunch will be provided on the day.

To RSVP to the event, contact Tracey Persiani on 4304 4378.

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Senior citizens from the Ettalong 50+ Leisure and Learning Centre recently donated numerous knitted and crochet items as well as a generous cash donation to Arthritis NSW, according to coordinator Ms Rhondda Gibson.

“A representative from Arthritis NSW, Ms Dianne Spragg, was presented by Ettalong member Ms Glad Ryan with a donation of money raised for Kidsfl ix,” Ms Gibson said.

“The donation was much appreciated and enables many children with disabilities and their carers to enjoy a day out at the movies.

“Arthritis NSW was also extremely grateful for the knitted and crochet garments also donated including beanies, scarves, jumpers, rugs and handmade soft toys.

“These items will be distributed to the children when they attend the organisations camps whilst any articles received for babies or adults are transferred to the appropriate section of Arthritis NSW for distribution.”

Ms Gibson said Ms Ryan had

always worked for the benefi t of the community after moving to Empire Bay in 1979.

“She joined the Senior Citizens’ Centre in 1980, participating in handicraft and other activities as well as volunteering at the centre,” Ms Gibson said.

“For years she has coordinated donations to various organisations as well as inspiring others to assist by making items for this purpose, especially within our Tuesday Handicraft group. “Glad has achieved all these projects whilst participating in other organisations. “Unfortunately Glad now needs to take life easier and not be so involved.

“A huge thank you to Glad for all her kind deeds.”

Ms Gibson said new members were always welcome to join the Handicraft group who meet on Tuesdays.

For more information, contact 4341 3222

Email, 5 Jul 2010Rhondda Gibson, Gosford Council

Ettalong seniors make arthritis

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Arthritis NSW representative Ms Dianne Spragg with Ettalong 50+ Leisure and Learning Centre member Ms Glad Ryan

A new Umina resident has claimed he was forced to travel about 200 kilometres to see a doctor after he failed to secure an appointment with a local GP.

Mr Jamie Burke and his wife Cheryl recently moved to the Peninsula for a quieter and more relaxed atmosphere after living in Mt Druitt for 18 years.

Mr Burke, 40, said he was at a great loss to understand why it was so diffi cult to see a doctor on the Peninsula.

“My wife and I recently purchased a home in Umina paying in excess of $400,000,” Mr Burke said.

“Both my wife and I had rung several local doctors and all had turned us away telling us they were not accepting new patients.

“My wife had rung one being very sick and was told to go to Gosford Hospital.

“I’m sure our great government doesn’t want more patients on their doorsteps.

“I myself was having problems with chest pain I went to Woy Woy Medical Centre but was turned away and told I had to make an appointment for another day.

“I can’t plan heart attacks for a following day!

“I believe it needs to be

highlighted that people moving to the area do so at their own risk.”

Mr Burke said the four doctor surgeries he did come across that were accepting new patients had up to a three-day wait for an available appointment.

“There is obviously a general need for more doctors,” Mr Burke said.

“Most people don’t plan on getting sick and having to wait up to three days is crazy.

“People should be able to walk into any doctor surgery and wait to be seen.

“People need to be recognised as being sick and not turned away.

“As a male, I fi nd it diffi cult to see a doctor at best times... being turned away doesn’t help.”

Mr Burke said he felt it was also important for the Peninsula to have its own acute care hospital at Woy Woy.

“Our older citizens work all the lives, retire and move to the Coast for peace of mind,” Mr Burke said.

“Making it harder for people who are sick is totally wrong.

“Let’s all work together and make life easier for all.

“Help those in need and kick our medical system in gear.

“Make the government and doctor’s wake up to what’s real.

“Where will we be when the new

housing projects in Woy Woy are fi nished?

Where do these people go for medical treatment?

“I’m sure it will be even more of a strain on the already stressed and over worked GP system.”

AMA NSW president Dr Michael Steiner told Peninsula News there was a shortage of doctors around the country, particularly in rural and remote areas, which was placing undue pressure on GP and hospital services.

“The AMA has called on the Government to provide investment in existing GP infrastructure and supports collaborative arrangements with practice nurses,” Dr Steiner said.

“Earlier this year, the Federal Government announced increases to intern medical places for specialists and GPs following representations by the AMA.

“Governments at Federal and State levels now need to undertake workforce planning and consult with doctors, training organisations and Health Workforce Australia to plan for the projected future demand on primary care and hospital services.”

Clare Graham, 12 Jul 2010Interviewee: Jamie Burke, Umina

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Umina Chiropractic Centre celebrated Chiropractic Week with a special colouring-in competition for local families recently.

Umina chiropractor Mr Peter Grieve said the competition was supported by the local community.

“Three of our local children won

prizes valued at $150,” Mr Grieve said.

“First place went to Tamsin Caldwell with the runner-up Zac Williams followed by Cayden Burkart.”

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A non-profi t community group formed to support people facing health challenges will hold an eight-week course in Umina starting on July 29.

Health Connections course organiser Ms Shirley Hotchkiss said the Finding Ways course was designed to help individuals activate the healing process, particularly those with physical disability, disease or chronic conditions.

“Our bodies have the ability to heal if we provide the right conditions,” Ms Hotchkiss said.

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Several Peninsula residents have won Naidoc Week Community Awards at a special awards ceremony organised by Gosford Council and Wyong Shire Council on July 9.

Mr Gerard McMinn and Ms Anita Selwyn each received a Community Service and Humanities Award while the Darkinjung Language Group with several members from the Peninsula took out the award for Achievement in Art and Culture.

The Central Coast Aboriginal Education Pathways Group led by Woy Woy resident Ms Denise Markham won the Outstanding Service Organisation award at the ceremony and the Central Coast Reconciliation Group consisting of several Peninsula members achieved a Special Recognition award.

Gosford mayor Cr Chris Holstein

was also among 21 winners to be awarded with a Darkinjung Medal.

The awards acknowledge the work and talent of the Central Coast’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and mark the conclusion of a week of celebrations for NAIDOC Week.

Cr Holstein said he was surprised to be one of this year’s recipients.

“I am so proud to be recognised by the local Aboriginal community and receive this Darkinjung Medal,” Cr Holstein said.

“I am honoured to have received this prestigious award alongside a well respected local elder.

“I’m proud to be involved in such a great night and see a number of

community members, such as Anita Selwyn, get recognised for their contribution to our community.

“Anita volunteers her time to run a successful dance group on the Peninsula and instructs more than 16 children aged between two and 11 years.

“She won the Award for Community Services and Humanities and it was well deserved.

“Not only does she volunteer her time for the dance troupe, Anita also shares her cultural knowledge with the local schools and community.”

Press release, 12 Jul 2010Gosford Council Media

Naidoc awards to local people

The Central Coast Aboriginal Education Pathways Group celebrate its Outstanding Service Organisation award at the Naidoc Week Community Awards

Phase three of the foreshore restoration work involving abandoned oyster leases in Hardy’s Bay has been completed, according to the Hardy’s Bay Residents Group.

The operation stretches back to June, 2004, when Group members Kay and Terry Feltham drew attention to the unsightly appearance of rows of roofi ng tiles, concrete slabs and rocks which blemished one of the most picturesque outlooks on the Brisbane Water, according to group president Mr Allan Wilson.

He said the Department of Primary Industries provided approval to dismantle the derelict leases in October of that year.

In April last year a grant of $13,075 was provided for this project through the Federal Government Community Coastcare program.

Mr Wilson said phase one of the clean up involved the removal by hand of over 35 tonnes of debris along the foreshores of Killcare.

A “call to arms” was answered by resident group members and

other local residents over four months.

All material was removed at low tide and loaded onto a barge before being fl oated ashore at high tide.

This was used as backfi ll for stage two roadworks conducted by Gosford Council along Hardy’s Bay Pde, with the remainder transported to a dump site, Mr Wilson said.

Almost 110 tonnes of the surrendered materials having been cleared in the three-stage process.

“We have seen an immense improvement in the reduction of silt buildup and increased water fl ow in areas once dominated by the abandoned oyster leases,” Ms Feltham said.

“Various species of birds not seen here before are now regular visitors feeding in the shallow weed beds.

“And large turtles, stingrays and small fi sh have been sighted in the seagrass beds and along the foreshore since the restoration work has been undertaken.”

Press release, 12 Jul 2010Allan Wilson, Hardy’s Bay

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The Troubadour Central Coast folk club will present a concert featuring local group Out of the Blue on Saturday, July 24.

Glen, Ajala, Rosie and Peter form Out of the Blue which evolved from casual playing sessions when acoustic guitars, songbooks and voices came together at parties just for the fun of playing music, according to folk club president Mr Bill Bekric.

“They thought others would also enjoy what they played so they decided to get a band together, select some well-known music and began performing,” Mr Bekric said.

“Some original songs co-written

by Ajala were also introduced to the repertoire and are very popular.

“Over the past 18 months Out of the Blue have played at local clubs and venues and have also performed at functions such as birthday parties, anniverseries, weddings and fetes.

“Out of the Blue members draw on their own unique talents, coming together to perform music they enjoy and know others will enjoy too.

“There will be no pre-recorded or computerised backing tracks, just four musicians performing popular songs, with two acoutic guitars, some light percussion and, fl utes and up to four voices in

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Three Peninsula artists were featured in the Five Ways exhibition at the Gosford Regional Gallery recently.

Potters Ms Annette Poole and Ms Annette Reid joined painter Ms Ann Parker for the 10-day exhibition along with fellow Central Coast artists Ms Renate Leyer and Ms Judy Barrett for the display.

Ms Poole was born in a small country town in New Zealand where she studied music and discovered that music, the natural environment and fauna merged into a passion for ceramic art.

Her fascination with clay arose when a family friend invited her to a wood-fi red kiln opening, where her interest and enthusiasm was born.

After moving to Australia, Ms

Poole studied for a time at Hornsby Tech.

She attended night classes for several years at Central Coast Potters’ and day classes with Judy Barrett; continued classes with Penny Riley at Ettalong Beach Arts and Crafts Centre and workshops with several accomplished potters and sculptors.

Her main interest lies with porcelain, raku fi rings and sculpture.

Fellow potter Ms Reid is a former student of Penny Riley and has been potting for 16 years.

She is the alternate pottery teacher at Ettalong Beach Arts and Crafts Centre and has won fi rst and third prizes at the Royal Easter Show and prizes at the Gosford Show.

She is also a member of Central

Coast Potters’ Society and the Multi Arts Confederation.

With an Associate Diploma in Fine Arts from Hornsby TAFE and having studied with David Andrews at Raymondale School of Arts and with Julie Duell at Seagull Studio, Ms Parker

currently teaches at Ettalong Beach Arts and Crafts Centre and holds private classes and workshops for various art societies.

Ms Parker has won many awards and exhibited in selected exhibitions including the 1998 Parliament House, Canberra Bicentennial Peoplescape exhibition which was commissioned by Gosford Council to represent Gosford City.

Newsletter, 15 Jul 2010Multi Arts Confederation

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Four local registered clubs will sponsor competing quest entrants in this year’s Brisbane Water Oyster Festival’s Cancer Council NSW Pink Ribbon campaign, according to festival organiser Ms Debra Wales.

Ms Wales said so far four clubs had entered into the Club Challenge: Ettalong Beach Memorial Club, Woy Woy Leagues Club, Avoca Beach Bowling Club and Woy Woy Sporties Bowling Club.

She encouraged other local clubs interested in taking on the challenge to get on board.

“We are thrilled that our local club industry has got behind this event,” Ms Wales said.

“As part of the challenge, Woy Woy Leagues Club has called on all clubs to sponsor a Queen entrant to raise funds for Cancer Council NSW Pink Ribbon Event and break the record of raising over $50,000 set in 2008.

“Four major clubs have entered so far and have already commenced their fundraising activities with raffl es and theatre nights.

“Woy Woy Leagues Club has entered Tyler Matterson of Umina

Beach.“Tyler is studying to become

a beauty therapist at TAFE and hopes one day to own her own salon.

“Tyler was crowned Queen of the Oyster Festival in 2008 so comes with plenty of experience.

“Alicia Howard is sponsored by the Avoca Beach Bowling Club and is from Terrigal.

“Alicia works in the hospitality industry and loves snowboarding and surfi ng in the summer.

“It is fantastic to see Avoca take up the challenge.

“Woy Woy Sporties Bowling club is sponsoring Nikki Sneade of Woy Woy who is studying to become a vet at Kurri Kurri TAFE in Vet nursing.

“Nikki works part time at a local vet and at the Woy Woy Sporties.”

Ms Wales said that in its sixth year, the Queen of the Festival had raised more than $200,000 for Cancer Council NSW breast cancer research.

The Brisbane Water Oyster Festival will be held on Sunday, November 14, at Ettalong Beach and all information and entry forms are on www.oysterfestival.com.au

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Event organiser Ms Lisa Butler said the conference proved to a brilliant success for both the organisers, participants and local community.

“The weekend was an eye opener for both the professionals and the attendees,” Ms Butler said.

“The calibre of songwriters attending this year was extremely high and many of the publishers and producers were practically climbing

over each other to spend time with the most talented attendees - and there were quite a few.

“The opening ceremony was hosted by music industry stalwart and local music identity Rusty Wallis of RAW Music and Media, and the evening included speeches by Gosford mayor Cr Chris Holstein and international US hit songwriter Jason Blume.

“The ASC 2010 Song Contest Awards were also held on the evening with awards being presented by hit songwriters Shane Nicholson, Alan Roy Scott, Jason Blume, award-winning hit songwriter Mia Fieldes and country music award-winning performing songwriter Lyn Bowtell.

“The grand prize winner went to Zoe Elliot for her brilliant song

Preciptitate and is now being pursued by several publishers who attended the event.”

Ms Butler said the four-day conference included seminars and workshops on the craft and business of songwriting, publisher pitch sessions where the attendees could pitch their songs directly to the publishing companies at the event, production and recording in the on-site recording studio, and live performances that the attendees give to the general public over the course of the weekend.

“Attendees travelled from every corner of the country and this year included attendees from New Zealand, the USA and Canada,” Ms Butler said.

Press release, 14 Jul 2010Lisa Butler, ASC Songwriter Assist

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Ettalong poet Jill Nevile is celebrating the publication of her fi rst collection of poetry that will be offi cially launched at the end of the month.

A Scent of Pines contains traditional poems and contemporary verse from her life in England as well as those written after her arrival in Australia.

Several of her poems have previously been published in anthologies and magazines both here and in the UK.

“From early childhood, I loved the written word in all its forms,” Ms Nevile said.

“I enjoyed lessons in English language and literature.

“Publishing my collection of poetry is something I have always dreamed of and I was offered the opportunity by Ginninderra Press.”

After visiting the Peninsula while living in England, Ms Nevile said she was drawn to the warm climate and relaxed lifestyle of the area, retiring to Ettalong in 2002.

“I come from a village in England and like the fact that Ettalong is small and within easy reach of Sydney,” Ms Nevile said.

“Living within walking distance of the peaceful beach is relaxing and inspiring.

“Every morning I walk my dog along the foreshore and it sets me up for the day.

“One of the poems in my book is a lyrical piece called Summer At Ettalong.

“In fact, several poems have been inspired by my walks along the Ettalong foreshore.”

Ms Nevile is also involved in the Central Coast Poets Inc, the Central Coast Bush Dance group, Woy Woy Little Theatre and the Hellenic Community.

Having decided not to marry and have children, Ms Nevile has dedicated the new book to her friends, both new and old, who have been so important in her life.

Entitled A Scent of Pines after an inspiring trip to Greece and the strong scent of pine that can be found there, the book is available for $18 plus postage and handling costs by contacting 0408 606 977 or [email protected]

Email, 14 Jul 2010Jill Nevile, Ettalong

Jill launches her poetry book

Umina resident Mr Anthony Mayor has received a Student of the Year award from Naisda Dance College for his talent and ability with visual and performing arts.

Originally from Thursday Island in the Torres Strait, Mr Mayor completed a Certifi cate III Developing Artist qualifi cation last year and is now enrolled in

a Certifi cate IV course at the Mt Penang college.

The gifted dancer and visual artist began to show his talent and creativity from a young age, when he began making linocuts to sell to tourists as a young student.

Mr Mayor said the complex and beautiful drawings depicted stories of myths and legends and featured animals.

Mr Mayor currently lives in Umina with a group of Naisda graduates.

In addition to his exceptional dance skills, Mr Mayor’s work has also been exhibited in the foyer of the Australian Council building in Sydney.

The painting, which is eight meters long, tells the story of a young boy called Nginu and forms

a backdrop for the Gondwana National Indigenous Children’s Choir, appearing onstage with them during their performances in countries like Singapore and China.

On being asked what he hopes to do after completion of his studies, Mr Mayor expressed a desire to audition with the Bangarra Dance Theatre and travel around

the country and internationally with them.

Mr Mayor also has a long-term dream of opening his own dance school on Thursday Island for children once he fi nishes travelling and touring the world as a talented and inspirational dancer, promoting the culture, values and traditions of Indigenous Australians.

Nitasha Thomson, 2 Jul 2010Interviewee: Anthony Mayor, Umina

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“Three steers placed well and the students came away with rewards in the parading section.”

Mr Gasper said a group of students from both campuses also attended the inaugural Palgrove Bull Sale at Scone Sale Yards on June 4.

“The Upper Hunter Beef Bonanza committee in conjunction with the Palgrove stud conducted a school competition where schools were invited to attend and determine the top fi ve bulls of the auction,” Mr Gasper said.

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Empire Bay Public School has hosted a creative arts afternoon to entertain and showcase the talents of gifted students.

“Students had an opportunity to see our senior girls dance group perform the dance routine that they performed at Laycock St Theatre recently,” school principal Ms Sharon McEvoy said.

“Students also entertained us with an instrumental piece that was performed at the Sydney Opera House earlier in the term,”

Ms McEvoy said.“This was followed by our public

speaking team who competently delivered their winning multicultural speeches.

“Finally students were entertained by the humorous video starring Kindergarten.

“This video presentation was made by Mrs Brown about the ‘green sheep’ as it went on an adventure around the school looking for Kindergarten.”

Newsletter, 30 Jun 2010Sharon McEvoy, Empire Bay

The Ettalong Beach Public School Year 6 debating team won its round over Woy Woy South Public School in the Premier’s Debating Challenge.

At the same time, another group of students performed at the recent Central Coast Dance Festival.

“I managed to be in the audience for two of the eight performances our students were involved in and

was absolutely blown away by their talent and commitment,” said principal Mr Colin Wallis.

“More important were the reports we received from the organisers regarding our students’ behaviour and cooperation, being identifi ed as the best behaved school on each night.”

Newsletter, 29 Jun 2010Colin Wallis, Ettalong Beach Public School

A forum was held at the Woy Woy Environment Centre to discuss the impact of Federal and State policies on the local public education system on July 18.

Hosted by Greens MP Mr John Kaye and Greens Cr Peter Freewater, the public discussion group explored issues of why funding cuts and simplistic league tables were undermining local public schools and TAFE colleges.

“The Central Coast is fortunate

to have some great public schools and an excellent TAFE Institute,” Mr Kaye said.

“Funding cuts are forcing education professionals in the public sector to do more with much less.

“Cutting spending to public schools while boosting handouts to the private sector shows that policy makers consider public education to be the second choice.

“The Greens are opposed to any moves that undermine the primary role of public education in helping

to foster an inclusive community.“Both of the major parties are

committed to outsourcing TAFE to the private sector.

“Education is a public good that is too important to allow it to be used as a laboratory for free-market zealots.

“The free public forum was an opportunity for the community to express their views on the future of public education on the Central Coast.”

Press release, 12 Jul 2010John Kaye, The Greens

Woy Woy Public School P&C will promote the use of school “kiss and drop” zones at the annual State P&C Federation Conference in Sydney later this month.

Woy Woy P&C president Mr Mark Ellis said the drop-off and pick-up zones for parents would reduce illegal parking and provide better road safety for students.

“The agenda item seeks to lobby the Minister for Education and Training, the Minister for Transport and the Minister for Roads to ensure that all schools have a ‘Kiss and Drop Zone’.

“Woy Woy Public School has recently endeavoured to get a designated kiss and ride zone in Park Rd in front of the school to enhance safety and reduce illegal parking.

“The outcome was that the existing no parking zone was to be moved and be utilised as a kiss and ride zone.

“Drivers can legally stop there for three minutes to unload and load passengers from the kerb side.

“The driver is not to go further than three metres from the motor vehicle.

“This is a good start in providing an equitable solution that provides a safe road environment for all involved and we will see what comes of the kiss and ride motion from the conference.”

Gosford Council’s local traffi c committee recommended the existing school bus zone and no parking zone on the southern side of Park Rd in Woy Woy be swapped as well as extending the school bus zone by 10 metres.

Council resolved to accept the committee’s recommendation at its meeting on July 6.

“Woy Woy Public School and the P&C Association have written to council requesting that the existing no parking zone located immediately west of the school bus zone be swapped around to provide a boarding area for the school children closer to the school gate as buses park in the no parking zone eliminating parking for parents,” a council report stated.

“During peak time, parents use

the no parking zone to drop off and pick up their children, however the P&C have advised that especially in the afternoon peak, buses park in the no parking making it hard for parents to fi nd legal parking.

“Busways has advised that buses to the school come down Victoria Rd and turn right into Park Rd, then use the no stopping zone as a lead in to the school bus zone.

“In order to improve equity for parking and to place the buses closer to the preferred access gate it is recommended that the existing school bus zone and the no parking zone on the southern side of Park Rd, Woy Woy, be swapped so the buses can drop off and pick up children closer to the school’s preferred entry gate.

“Busways has no objection to swapping the two zones but has requested that the school bus zone be extended for an additional 10 metres.”

Email, 10 Jul 2010Mark Ellis, Woy Woy

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Pearl Beach Bushcare has planted a number of native plant species at the Paul Landa Reserve in Pearl Beach.

Pearl Beach Bushcare convenor Mr Stephen Parsons said the reserve was established in 1987 through the efforts of a community group promoting the regeneration of native fl ora.

“The naming of the reserve pays tribute to the concern for environmental issues by Paul Landa who actively pursued increases in the area of the national parks in NSW as well as bringing in comprehensive environmental

protection laws,” Ms Parsons said.“Consultation with the local

community following initial clearing of vegetation from part of the reserve by council led to the preparation if a design for the reserve.

“Plantings on the reserve to date have been Casuarina species native to an area in close proximity to the headland.

“Over time, however, it was recognised that the stunted form Casuarina glauca prostrate, endemic to the reserve, should be preferred to the normal form.

“Plants of the stunted form have now been successfully propagated with the support of a native plant

nursery in Somersby.“Bushcare Pearl Beach took the

opportunity to plant a small number of Casuarina glauca prostrate on July 3, as part of its monthly work session.”

Mr Parsons said the planting would assist to maintain the integrity of the fl ora on the reserve and provide a beautiful spot for locals and visitors to the area to view Broken Bay and Lion Island.

Press release, 6 Jul 2010Stephen Parsons, Pearl

Beach Bushcare

A Woy Woy business owner has reported a reduction of more than 50 per cent in trade since construction on the expanded Woy Woy Commuter Car Park began.

Creative Courtyards proprietor Ms Janice Rutherford said her business was now “hidden in a corner” and surrounded by noise, dust and construction fences.

“I understand that the CBD needs to expand its car parking in order to move ahead but it’s been a nightmare ever since construction started and not just for commuters,” Ms Rutherford said.

“We have experienced a signifi cant drop in pedestrian traffi c

around our business because customers are deterred from coming here.

“And why wouldn’t they when there is every possibility shoppers struggle for up to an hour to fi nd a car park.

“Not to mention the dust problem that has swamped the area, covering cars and deterring people with allergy and respiratory problems.”

Ms Rutherford of Tascott, who has owned the business with partner Neil for four years, said the construction work surrounding their business has also inhibited on plans to sell the business.

“At the moment, the strength of our business has been in

landscape and design and we are very lucky that it has kept us going,” Ms Rutherford said.

“We would like to remind the community that we are still running our art gallery with artwork displayed throughout the year as well as our garden centre providing inspiration to experienced and novice gardeners alike.

“I am also stepping into interior design helping people style their kitchens and bathrooms and providing suitable colour choices for homes.”

Clare Graham, 12 Jul 2010 Interviewee: Janice Rutherford,

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The other night, I was wandering the aisles of the local supermarket trying to remember whether I had to buy red or green capsicums.

Confronted by no less than 30,000 items on the surrounding shelves, it occurred to me how fortunate we are to be able to shop late on a Sunday evening, with a choice of food and packaged meals to satisfy most palates and ethnic predilections.

How different things were back in the ‘50s when I was a young teenager.

Most shops and businesses were closed promptly at 5.30pm on weekdays and usually at 1pm on Wednesdays when the whole town presumably went home for a siesta.

Until 1955, the pubs closed at 6pm which encouraged most drinkers to order a few more schooners before the unwelcome shout of “last drinks” was heard.

But for us kids, we discovered the world was changing irreversibly when told we could no longer ask for sixpence worth of batter scraps from the local fi sh and chips shop.

If that wasn’t enough, the portentous news that a bag of broken biscuits would become extinct with the introduction of pre-packaged biscuits was pretty devastating for the insatiable demands of hungry kids.

This all happened at a time when frugality and restraint were still practised in the home.

Pocket money was hard to come by, so the best way to earn a few bob was to fi nd and cash in as many returnable soft drink bottles you could fi nd.

The beach during the summer holidays was the best place for empties which you could then take to the nearest shop and collect sixpence per bottle – enough perhaps to buy an ice-cream.

However, some of the youngsters were pretty eager, so you can imagine sitting on the beach thinking nought but good and quietly sipping a cool refreshing drink.

Suddenly you become aware you’re no longer alone.

You look up and there is a young boy with doleful eyes standing there holding a few empty bottles.

His gaze travels between you

and your half fi nished bottle until he fi nally asks: “Can I have that bottle when you’re fi nished, mister?”

You tell him very politely to come back later (nowadays a similar request would be phrased somewhat differently!).

He takes three steps back, sits on the sand, all the while keeping a close watch on you and the bottle, until fi nally you can’t stand it any longer and pour the remainder of the drink into the sand and hand over the empty bottle in quiet resignation.

Yes, those were the days when you could walk into any milk bar along the beachfront and buy a billy can of boiling water for a shilling or two to make a cup of Bushells tea, the stronger the better.

Nowadays Work Cover wouldn’t be impressed with anyone walking through a crowded shop carrying a billy can of boiling water.

Back in the ‘50s, we used to puff cigarettes without so much as a care in the world.

Some of the most popular brands were Ardath, Craven A, Lucky Strike, Capstan, Rothmans and the most cough inducing of all, Turf, which many believed came directly from the stables of the local horse stud.

No gruesome pictures or health warnings, and all untipped.

We also bought headache powers by the dozen.

Bex, Vincents and Aspros were readily available until it was discovered that Vincents in particular was not only addictive but was also destroying kidneys at an alarming rate.

Running a milkbar or general store in those days was certainly no picnic.

Constant blackouts, no town water and a cantankerous spearpoint pump which had to be primed, usually during the busiest part of the day, were some of the problems one had to contend with whilst serving customers.

The other problem was refrigeration which at best was unreliable, with Rex Mower or Sid Thomas frequently being called upon to carry out urgent repairs.

Email, 12 Jul 2010Fred Landman, Daleys Point

Shopping in the 1950s

Replanting at Pearl Beach

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St John the Baptist Primary School has offi cially opened its new $2.65 million multipurpose hall that was built as part of the Federal Government’s Building the Education Revolution funding program.

Member for Robertson Ms Belinda Neal, Member for Gosford Ms Marie Andrews and Gosford mayor Cr Chris Holstein attended the school’s celebration on July 1.

Ms Neal said it was exciting to witness fi rsthand the impact the Federal Government funding has had on the local school and broader community.

“I am also delighted that this particular project has employed many skilled trades people and apprentices,” Ms Neal said.

“This is what we strived to achieve. This is the essence of the Economic Stimulus Plan.”

Ms Neal said the local primary school received $2.65 million under the National School Pride and Primary Schools for the 21st Century, elements of the Building the Education Revolution program.

Press release, 2 Jul 2010Belinda Neal, Member for Robertson

St John’s opens school hall


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Umina Boardriders held their June comp on June 27, after a lack of swell on the third Sunday of the month and nothing at all the following Saturday.

“It was a cold, slow start,” club secretary Ms Verity Roser said.

“Not many turned up at 7am but by 8.30am we had the fi rst heat in the water and more members showing up with 28 all up.”

The results for the month were:Masters: fi rst Col Wright, second

Greg Power, third Luke Gehrels.Opens A: fi rst Mark Wrice,

second Luke McLachlan, third Ryan O’Connell, fourth Duane Artis.

B Grade: fi rst Zach Makepeace, second Jack Bradford, third Maddie Cook, fourth Nathan Flanagan.

“We had over 17 members surf at Scotts Head on the June long weekend for the tag team comp between Scotts Head and Umina,” Ms Roser said.

“It was pretty close but Umina came out on top in the end.”

Newsletter, 7 Jul 2010Verity Roser , Umina Boardriders

The new portable indoor skate ramps at Umina PCYC are proving popular with local youth, according to club manager Ms Allison Carpenter.

Ms Carpenter said the Insk8 ramps were opened last month thanks to almost $30,000 in funding from the Community Building Partnerships program.

“Umina PCYC opened its

portable indoor skate ramps as one of its activities in June,” Ms Carpenter said.

“It is a fun, safe and completely supervised activity.

“We are the fi rst PCYC to open indoor skate as an activity and are now open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Fridays from 4pm to 7pm and weekends for private parties.

“We plan on expanding opening

hours as more people use the ramps and will be holding various competitions and workshops in the future.

“Skateboarding and scootering are great social and fi tness recreations where all ages are able to practice and learn new skills while building positive peer relationships.”

Email, 12 Jul 2010Allison Carpenter, Umina PCYC

Indoor skate ramps prove popular

Boardriders hold June comp

Several members of the First Woy Woy Sea Scout Cub Pack hosted a barbecue at Campbell’s Timber and Hardware Store in Woy Woy as part of its yearly fundraising campaign.

Group publicity offi cer Ms Julie Crowhurst said members enjoyed the day and were looking forward

to holding another event later in the month.

The next barbecue will take place at the Woy Woy hardware store on Saturday, July 31.

Email, 16 Jul 2010Julie Crowhurst, First Woy Woy Sea Scouts

Scouts host barbecue

Empire Bay Public School principal Ms Sharon McEvoy has invited parents of the school to attend the Staff Development Day planned for the beginning of term three at Brisbane Water Secondary School Woy Woy Campus.

Ms McEvoy said Mark Treadwell would be the guest speaker and had been lecturing, providing teacher seminars, and speaking at national and international conferences for

more than 15 years.“Mark speaks on a wide range

of topics including curriculum information and communications technology, thinking, teaching pedagogy for the 21st century, authentic assessment, competencies, wisdom and values,” Ms McEvoy said.

Newsletter, 16 Jun 2010Sharon McEvoy, Empire Bay

The Taronga Park mobile zoo will visit Woy Woy Public School at the start of term three as part of Naidoc week celebrations, according to school principal Ms Ona Buckley.

Ms Buckley said the school would be supplementing the show at $2 per student out of $5 so that all students had the opportunity to attend.

“Animals of the Dreaming is an exciting one-hour program combining two fascinating aspects of Australia - native animals and Dreamtime stories,” Ms Buckley said.

“Students’ curiosity about the natural world will be made alive as they come nose to nose with some of our country’s stunning wildlife, including a snake, possum, frog, echidna, lizard, young crocodile, cockatoo and Tawny Frogmouth.

“The presentation is delivered by a zoo education offi cer and the highly respected Aboriginal elder Col Hardy.

“It is a wonderful opportunity to meet some of our Australian wildlife fi rst hand and listen to the Aboriginal signifi cance of these native creatures.”

Newsletter, 22 Jun 2010 Ona Buckley, Woy Woy

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Parents invited to staff day

Zoo comes to Woy Woy

A program of review will be undertaken at Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus to assess its teaching and learning, according to campus principal Mr Frank Gasper.

Mr Gasper said the review would take place across fi ve days at the end of the month.

“A team will be visiting the school and parents will be asked to meet with the team to talk about the school in a relaxed atmosphere,”

Mr Gasper said.“A random sample of students

will also be invited to participate in discussions with the review team.

“Our school is always interested in improving the way we cater for our students’ education. “Sometimes this can be done by changing our organisation, offering new courses or developing further what we are already doing.”

Newsletter, 30 Jun 2010Frank Gasper, BWSC Umina

Kindergarten students at Woy Woy Public School celebrated the end of term with a special W day.

School principal Ms Ona Buckley said the young students had a great time dressing up as a character starting with the letter W including witches, warlocks, wizards and wolfmen.

“Kindergarten children had a wonderful time celebrating W Day,” Ms Buckley said.

“All our Kindy students dressed up as something and all looked so fantastic.

“All day they did great things about the letter W including activities, craft, songs and dances.”

Press release, 29 Jun 2010Ona Buckley, Woy Woy

Public School

W Day at

Woy Woy

Teaching and learning assessed

Letter, 16 Jul 2010Keith Whitfi eld, Woy Woy


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As an avid “greenie” and someone who is always trying to reduce my family’s carbon footprint, I believe that the price rises for electricity and water that have come into effect this month are not such a bad thing.

We, in Australia, have become used to a lifestyle that includes the free and unfettered use of our natural resources, without much

thought being given to conserving them or being less wasteful in the way we use them.

I travel to India every year and see the terrible hardships endured by people having to live with daily power cuts that last for hours.

In that country, as in other parts of the developing world, electricity and water are luxuries, to be

Many politicians of all colours and persuasion from Bob Hawke to Tony Abbott have advocated the planting of millions of trees to save the planet, stop global warming, alleviate carbon etc.

Perhaps they should talk to urban planners.

With the new closer settlement of suburbs, there is no room to swing a cat, bounce a ball, let alone plant a tree.

The planners, since the 90s, along with the developers have been working to a master plan with the simple acronym - GREED.

It is encouraging to read Mr Berntsen’s comment, describing Ettalong Beach as “our little village”. and discussing “its unique location and charm”.

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Online submission, 14 Jul 2010Claire Wild, Empire Bay

The Peninsula suffers from a mosquito infestation every year.

The saltmarsh mosquito (aedes vigilas) breeds in estuarine wetland areas and is a known carrier of Ross River Fever, Barmah Forest virus and Cellulitis infection.

It is present in large numbers throughout the year but from October to April reaches plague proportions.

The issue was fi rst raised in 1979, and has been continually since 2003, by members of the Hardy’s Bay Residents’ group.

However, little or nothing is being done at present by state or local government bodies to eliminate, or ameliorate, this dangerous pest on the Peninsula.

The residents’ group has expressed concern that Central Coast residents are being discriminated against by being exposed to disease risks whilst other areas in this state are not so exposed to the serious health concern posed by the disease-carrying mosquitoes.

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There is no reasonable basis for Peninsula residents not to be similarly considered.

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The chemical is sprayed in the saltwater breeding grounds as and when required and has been used to control the mosquito population at the Olympic Park site at Homebush Bay since 1998.

It is signifi cant that the mosquito reduction programme at Olympic Park is being carried out in an area where “best practice guidelines for coastal saltmarsh” are being implemented, according to the current offi cial fact sheet.

Why cannot a similar solution be implemented on the Central Coast?

Email, 13 Jul 2010Allan Wilson, Hardy’s Bay

The time has come for the Australian people to have their say on this country’s involvement in the war in Afghanistan.

The people did not have any say in the commitment to war either in Iraq or Afghanistan.

The Australian Constitution only provides for a de-facto dictatorial power for the PM, an absurd situation.

Money spent on the war effort could be used much more profi tably for foreign aid purposes in Afghanistan.

A plebiscite on this could be run at election time, late August.

In addition, a plebiscite on the Republic is long overdue.

Voters could be asked, (a) if they want a Republic, (b) if they want to elect the President directly, (c) if they want a symbolic or executive President.

The public has been told that the Gillard Government wants to consult with the people. Plebiscites provide the opportunity to assess the peoples’ wishes.

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Ettalong 50+ Leisure & Learning Centre (262)(formerly Ettalong Senior Citizens Centre)

Activities Monday to Friday Cards, Computer

Lessons, Dancing, Indoor Bowls, Fitness

Handicrafts, LeatherworkLine Dancing, PaintingScrabble, Table Tennis

Tai Chi, Yoga, DartsEnquiries 4341 3222

Ettalong Beach Art & Crafts Centre Inc

(256)

Adult Classes in Patchwork & Quilting, Pottery, Folk Art, Silk Dyeing, Oils, Acrylics,

Pastels, Drawing, Watercolour, Silvercraft

and Children’s Art & Pottery Classes

Monday to Saturdayduring School Terms

Ph: 4341 [email protected]

Country Women’s Association Woy Woy

(257)

Friendship Mornings1st and 2nd

Wednesday 10amMonthly Meetings 4th Wednesday 12.30pm

4324 2621

Arthritis NSWWoy Woy Branch (267c)

Meetings held 3rd Tuesday of every month

at the Community Centre, Corner McMasters Rd

and Ocean Beach Road, Woy Woy

4341 5881 for more info

Peninsula Women’s Health Centre (2605)

A centre for women’s well being. Clinic

sister; counselling; alternate therapists;

groups and community education; drop-in;

support for women in crisis; advocacy; printed

information and resources on a wide range of

women’s issues4342 5905

Wednesday and Thursday 9.30am to 3pm

20a McMasters Rd, Woy Woy

[email protected]

Woy Woy Judo Club (259)

Judo is a full contact sport for males & females aged

from 7 years to senior. Learn self discipline, self esteem & fi tness

Every Tuesday and Friday 5.30 to 7.30pm

[email protected] 000 170

Peninsula Village (257)

Not-for-profi t, community owned, retirement centre caring for aged residents on the Peninsula in self care hostel and nursing home accommodation

4344 9199

Friends of the ABC - Central Coast (257)

a support group for the Australian Broadcasting

Corporation. Aims: safeguard ABC’s political independence, adequate

funding and high standards.

Meetings throughout the year + social coffee

afternoons Guest speakers

4333 [email protected];

Wildlife Animal Rescue and Care Society (ARC) (258)

Rescues and cares for native wildlife in distress. www.wildlife-arc.org.au Free training provided.Meetings 3rd Saturday

each month 1pm Wyoming Community

Centre, MaidensBrush Rd Wyoming

4325 [email protected]

Beachside Family Centre (257)

A school-based community centre for families with children

from birth to 8 years old. Offering a range of group programs and community

activities to promote healthy and happy families

4343 1929Umina Public School Sydney Ave, Umina

Northern Settlement Services LTD (257)

NSS Provides socialisation for migrants.

Volunteers assist with home visits, shopping and social days where clients from all over the

world enjoy time together. Every Thursday at the Peninsula Community Centre, 93 McMasters

Road, Woy Woy4334 3877

Riding for the Disabled Association

(NSW) - Central Coast Centre (257)

Horse Riding as a therapy for those with intellectual

or physical disabilitiesMonday to Saturday

4340 0388stateoffi [email protected]

Central Coast Unit (256)

Members required for radio duty & boat crews.

Point ClarePublic courses for Boat Licence and VHF Radio Licences, Boat Licence

Safety Course4325 7929

[email protected]

Endeavour View Club (254)

1st Monday of the Month at Woy Woy Leagues

Club - 10.30am4344 3825

Community Organisations

Central Coast Art Society (257)

Brings together artists and interested people for lectures, demonstrations

and discussion, with weekly paint-outs each

Tuesday at varying Central Coast locations

(Ph: 4369 5860), workshops 9.30am

- 12.30pm (Ph: 4363 1820) on

the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each

month at Gosford City Art Centre and Social Meetings at 1.30PM

on the 4th Wednesday of each month, for

As a community access newspaper, Peninsula News has published details of not for profi t community events on and around the Peninsula in a What’s On format for over 10 years.While this information has been provided free of charge to the community, unfortunately it has not remained current and many changes have not been provided to the newspaper.Starting with the fi rst edition of Peninsula News in 2010, this information will be presented in an easier to use format where activities and like organisations will be grouped to make them easier to fi nd and their contact information will be included.It will now also be possible to add specifi c one off events with information that applies only to that event.All Not for Profi t Community Organisations that would like to be included will need to complete the form available online or by contacting Ducks Crossing Publications and return it to Peninsula News by mail, fax or email (Details available on page 2) together with the nominal payment amount shown where appropriate.

ASC Songwriter Assist Inc. (258)

Regular activities and events for anyone

interested in the craft and business of song

writing0412 149 094

www.ascsa.org.auinfo@ ascsa.org.au

Mary Mac’s Place (262)

Providing hot, freshly cooked meals

Monday to Friday11am-1pm in a

welcoming, friendly environment with support, information and referrals to appropriate community

services. [email protected]

PO Box 264 Woy Woy 2256

4341 0584

Animal Welfare League NSW - Central Coast

Branchis a not-for-profi t

organisation giving aid and fi nancial assistance

to sick and injured animals, as well as

fi nding loving homes for surrendered dogs.

Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month in the Spike

Milligan Room of Woy Woy Library, Blackwall

Road, Woy Woy, commencing at 10:00am. Visitors always welcome.

Debra 4344 4435. awlcentralcoast@

virginbroadband.com.au Postal: P.O. Box 376,

WOY WOY. NSW. 2256.

Rotary Club of Woy Woy Inc. (259)

A fellowship of business, professional and

community leaders through which the club

provides service to others, promotes integrity

and advances world understanding, goodwill

Fellowship of First Fleeters Central

Coast Chapter (259c)

To create a greater awareness of the part

played by those pioneers who arrived in Sydney

with the fi rst fl eet on 26th January 1788

Every second Saturday of the month at Wyong RSL

Club [email protected]

4344 3876

Vietnam Veterans', Peacekeepers'

and Peacemakers' Association Of Australia Inc,

Gosford Sub-Branch (259)

The VPPAA assist all Veterans and their

families with pension & welfare matters.

Drop in for a chat.Cnr Broken Bay Road & Beach Street Ettalong.Monday & Wednesday Between 9am to 1pm

Phone 4344 [email protected]

PO Box 505, Ettalong Beach NSW 2257

Peninsula Environment Group

(260)

Talks, fi lms, social events,

If you would like your Community

Organisation listed here, see duckscrossing.

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forms or contact Peninsula News on

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Peninsula CommunityCentre (256c)

Cnr Ocean Beach Rd & McMasters Rd Woy WoyChild Care - Before & After School, Vacation,

Family Day & OccasionalChildren, Teenagers

& Adults - Dance, Singing, Guitar, Drama, Music, Physie, Karate,

Belly Dancing,Children - Little

Kickers, Indian Dance, Playgroups, KindyGym,Teenagers - The Web” Youth Support Services.Adults - Bridge, Yoga,

Cake Decorating, Zumba, Scrabble,

Weight Watchers, Boot Scooting, Song Writing,

Community College, Post & Pre Natal Exercises.Counselling - Drug, Alcohol, Relationship, Financial, Gambling,

Weight Control.Over 55’s - Social

Outings, Oil Painting, Multicraft, Needlework, Bushwalking, Stroke Club, History, Tai Chi,

U3A, Scrabble, Arthritis Assoc, Gentle Exercise,

Discussion Groups.Function & Meeting

Rooms for 2 to 500, catering facilities avail.

See www.pccinc.com.au,drop in or

Ph: 4341 9333

demonstration by guest artist. (Enq. 4325 1420)

[email protected]

PO Box 4168 East Gosford 2250

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Community Centres

Community Groups

Community Restaurant

Disabled Services

Environment

Marine Rescue

Service Clubs

Sport

Music

Retirement Centre

Women’s Groups

Animal Care

Wagstaffe to Killcare Community

Association (256)

The Association works to protect and preserve the

beautiful environment and low density residential nature of the Bouddi Peninsula area and to strengthen community

bondsMonthly Meeting - 3rd

Monday, 7.30pm at Wagstaffe Hall

PO Box 4069, Wagstaffe 2257 Tel: 4360 2945

[email protected]

workshops, renewable energy and recycling projects, organic food

buying groupwww.peg.org.au

and peace.Everglades Country Club Woy Woy, each Tuesday

Amanda Bickerstaff0412 065 098

[email protected] Box 175, Woy Woy

NSW 2256


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Twelve-year-old Umina student Hayden Boyd has been selected for the NSW Primary Schools Sports Association hockey team to play at the Australian Schools Hockey Championships on the Gold Coast next month.

The Year 6 Umina Public School student also played for the Sydney North team at the NSW PSSA Hockey Championships in Bathurst earlier this month alongside brother Jordan.

He has been playing hockey for six years and would one day love to represent Australia at the Olympic Games.

Hayden plays locally for the Gosford Hockey Club and is also a member of the Under-13s Central Coast Rep team.

Hayden’s other love is swimming where he swims for the Woy Woy Swim Club and has represented Sydney North at PSSA State.

Email, 14 Jul 2010John Boyd, Umina

More than 120 children took part in the Woy Woy Junior Rugby League Football Club Player Development Day at Rogers Park earlier this month.

The fi ve to 12 year olds attended Woy Woy Juniors’ home ground for a huge day of rugby league skills clinics and fun, according to club secretary Mr Russell Downey.

“Our Player Development Day is a vital part of Woy Woy Juniors vision to encourage children to experience and learn the skills of rugby league,” Mr Downey said.

“It was pleasing to see that over half of the children who attended were non-players or from other junior rugby league clubs.

“The weather was not really on our side, but the kids were all so engrossed in the activities and fun that I don’t think they even noticed the showers that came and went.”

Mr Downey said the skills clinics were coordinated by juniors coaching coordinator Mr Wayne Hayward, Mr Laurie Taylor of Australian Rugby League Development and Mr John Jewiss from Country Rugby League.

“Also in attendance to lend a hand was Woy Woy RLFC senior players Jason Hayward, DJ Markham and Blake Harrington,” Mr Downey said.

“We had fantastic support from our own junior players from the Under-16s in Reece Moore, club captain James Affl eck, Hayden Radford, Jason Cairncross, Tom Hodgson and Tim Wilson, Under-15s players Jason Uptin, Curtis Shields and Andy Jackson and Under-14s Aaron Redhead.

“Club coaches and trainers Matt Cree, Mick Martin, Dave Tebbutt, John Saley, Lyle Besley, Mick and Scott Markham and Paul Haime all give up their time to make our day

a success.”With a total of six stations

offering skills varying from safe tackling, agility and hit and spin, participants were kept busy for well over one-and-a-half hours moving from station to station to ensure they all had an experience at each skill.

After a drinks break, the players took part in activities such as oztag, kick tennis and goal kicking.

“The end of the day saw the players devouring sausage sandwiches and drinks and receiving a showbag which included an ARL football, drink bottle, stickers and treats.”

Press release, 12 Jul 2010Russell Downey, Woy Woy JRLFC

The Woy Woy Roosters played The Entrance Tigers at Bateau Bay in what turned out to be four tight contests for round 13.

Woy Woy fi rst grade got out to a 16 to six lead against the Tigers.

However the Roosters let the match slip from their grasp late in the contest, having to settle for a 22-all draw at fulltime, according to club president Mr Geoff Staunton.

“Despite taking a point from the match, Woy Woy sits three points outside the top fi ve, with every match now becoming critical to their end of season hopes,” Mr Staunton said.

“Adam Tippett once again guided the side around the park beautifully and got great support from Geoff Wilkin, who crossed for a four pointer, as did Matt Riddle, Drew Neist and Shaun O’Cass.

“Meanwhile with only minutes left it looked like our reserve graders were back on the winners list, however a late penalty saw the Tigers draw level, with the fi nal result being a 20-all draw.

“Try scorers for Woy Woy were Peter Benham, Ryan Wallbank and Brent Bovis, who all played strongly.

“Dane Budd had the kicking boots on, with three goals adding

to his usual quality performance.”Mr Staunton said Woy Woy

open age grade were fi ghting for their semi fi nal hopes needing to seal a win over the Tigers to stay in touch with the top fi ve.

“Despite playing good football in patches, the Roosters couldn’t get on top of the Tigers, who took the win 16 points to eight,” Mr Staunton said.

“Andy Taylor and Michael Markham took the ball up strongly while Justin Maskill did some good things before being dispatched with eight minutes to go.

“Once again youngsters DJ Markham and Blake Harrington helped out by backing up from the Under-19s.

“Woy Woy Under-19s got things underway at 9am facing the high fl ying Tigers after Woy Woy had themselves won eight matches in a row up to this point.

“Things didn’t go according to plan with the well-drilled Tigers taking the spoils with a 22 to nil win.

“Despite the score-line the Roosters never stopped competing with Mitchell Manson, Justin McDermott and Chad Walsh continuing their great form of late.”

Website, 14 Jul 2010Geoff Staunton, Woy Woy RLFC

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Hayden to play for NSWSporties at Woy Woy Men’s Bowling Club conferred life membership on two of its members at its recent annual meeting.

Woy Woy bowlers Mr Stan Moran and Mr Jim Cassidy were the “surprised and emotional” recipients, according to publicity offi cer Mr Ken Poole.

“Both in their own way have contributed greatly to the survival of our great club,” Mr Poole said.

“Should you want something

made, see Stan.“If you want something fi xed,

see Stan.“If you need someone in

the bowls offi ce, an umpire or someone to make you a hot dog after Pennants, see Stan.

“Jim, while running his own business, spends many hours at the club as a board member and not only president of the bowls section but also bowls secretary.

“When not on the premises, he is constantly on the mobile doing deals to enhance the longevity of the club.”

Email, 9 Jul 2010Ken Poole, Woy Woy Men’s Bowling Club

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The Umina Bunnies fi rst grade team have “come back to earth with a thud” in its match against The Entrance on July 4 after a great performance the previous week, according to club secretary Mr Ian Sonter.

Mr Sonter said the loss resulted from “too many fi rst-up missed tackles and lack of aggression”.

“Our second grade suffered another close loss going down 28 to 24.

“Leading at halftime, the Bunnies seemed to have left everything in the dressing room as the Tigers powered home for a win.

“The Bunnies will need to

regroup quickly and fi nd that second half missing enthusiasm as they take on the undefeated Erina Eagles.

“The open grade, short on numbers, had to rely on fi ve Under-19s players who had just completed their game to make their grade debut and back up.

“The 18 to 16 loss was a courageous effort against another top fi ve aspirant in Central Wyong.

In round 13, Umina were defeated by Erina 32 to six in fi rst grade and 42 to 20 in second grade.

Website, 14 July 2010Ian Sonter, Umina RLFC

Woy Woy Judo Club members Kayla Wells, 18, and Jordan Smith, 16, have been selected to represent Australia at this year’s Oceania Judo Union Championships in Canberra next month.

Club publicity offi cer Ms Lindy Simmons said: “Kayla will attend the Australian Institute of Sport on August 6, with the senior team while Jordan will double his weekly training regime in preparation for the event.

“Jordan and Kayla also represented the State alongside Daniel Simmons at the Australian National Titles in Brisbane in early June.

“Daniel was unlucky not to make it through to the fi nal playoff after defeating higher grades, while Kayla won a silver medal in both her divisions.

“Jordan Smith won a silver medal in the junior division but was knocked out of the men’s after his opponent was defeated in the second bout.

“Still, two silver medals is a great result.

“Our club has achieved state representation every year since 1988.”

Ms Simmons said Kayla Wells, Jordan Smith and Paul Sheean competed in the Kyu Grades Tournament recently.

“Kayla won the gold medal in the women’s division, while Jordan had won two of his three bouts but had to pull out after injuring his elbow,” Ms Simmons said.

“Paul Sheean won the bronze medal in men’s division and we are very proud of our students.

“On June 27, Daniel Simmons was partnered by Jordan Smith in a formal Kata Grading for his fi rst Black Belt (Sho Dan).

“The grading was held at Sydney Olympic Park sports hall in front of a panel of four grades examiners.

“Daniel received an overall score of 67 per cent for the Kata performance and was then judged on his knowledge of the sport, throwing and ground techniques

plus refereeing rules.“Daniel and Jordan gave a

precision performance and Daniel received his grade.

“Woy Woy now has four instructors consisting of two fi rst Dans, one fourth Dan and a fi fth Dan chief instructor.

“One of our instructors, Mike Griffi ths, travelled to Budapest in May.

“Mike represented Australia in the World Masters in the Under-77 kilogram division.

“Mike was unfortunate to suffer a shoulder injury at the end of his fi rst contest against a Frenchman and had to withdraw from the competition.

“Mike is back on track and training and hopes to return to competition in August.”

Anyone wishing to become involved in judo is welcome to contact Lindy Simmons on 0434 000 170.

Press release, 13 Jul 2010Lindy Simmons, Woy

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Umina pole vaulter Amanda Bartrim is on her way to Canada to compete on July 19 in the 13th IAAF World Junior Championships, the biggest contest of her career.

The 19-year-old university student recently fi nished a three-day competition and education camp in Brisbane ahead of departure for the world junior titles.

Arriving in the host city of Moncton in Canada, Ms Bartrim will join a 37-strong team that boasts an all-female line-up of jumpers including Ms Bartrim (pole vault), Amy Pejkovic (high jump), Emily Crutcher (high jump) and Brooke Stratton (long jump).

Clearing a new personal best height of 3.95 metres at the Australian Junior Championships in March, Ms Bartrim was crowned the Under-20s national pole vault champion just two weeks after equalling her previous best effort of

3.90 metres at a NSW Athletics all-comers meet earlier in the month.

A talented high jumper prior to discovering pole vault, Bartrim leapt 3.81 metres to win gold at the 2008 Pacifi c Schools Games before taking silver at the Australian Youth Olympic Festival in Sydney in January last year.

Departing our shores on July 8, Ms Bartrim and her teammates will acclimatise and compete in Vancouver ahead of the world junior championships in Moncton from July 19 to 25.

Website, 23 Jun 2010Athletics Australia

The Hardy’s Bay Frigid Digits Winter Swimming Club hosted the Northern Districts Winter Swimming Championships at the Peninsula Leisure Centre on July 4

“Nine clubs competed in the contest with competitors ranging from 18 years to over 80,” according to club publicity offi cer Ms Sue Purcell.

“Competition was fi erce but friendly.

“The most sought-after trophy at the event was the 10-man 50 metres relay where each team nominates a time for their respective team and the closest team to the nominated time wins the trophy.

“This year (after 10 years of trying) the Hardy’s Bay Frigid Digits won the trophy narrowly from the Umina Blue Swimmers.

“Stockton Jellyblubbers took out third position.

“The overall point score for the carnival went to the Merewether

Mackerels on 62 points followed by the Tuggerah Tuffs on 53 points and, in third, the Forster Tuncurry Mudcrabs on 51 points.”

Ms Purcell said at the end of the carnival, competitors went to the Ettalong Memorial Bowling Club while all the women and children who offi ciated on the day had lunch at restaurant in Hardy’s Bay.

Press release, 14 Jul 2010Sue Purcell, Hardy’s

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Twenty swimmers from Woy Woy Swim Club competed in more than 90 events at the NSW Country Championships held over two days at the Sydney Olympic Aquatic Centre in Homebush earlier this month.

Five of the swimmers including Indigo Verhoeven, Rachel Wood, Tom McParlane, Elyssia Gasparotto and Keelan Bridge brought home between them fi ve gold, one silver

and 10 bronze medals, according to club publicity offi cer Ms Sandra Wood.

“Our 13 to 14 years relay team consisting of Teigan Miller, Indigo Verhoeven, Alessandra and Elyssia Gasparotto brought home a silver in the medley relay and a bronze in the freestyle relay teams,” Ms Wood said.

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Press release, 14 Jul 2010Sandra Wood, Woy Woy Swim Club

Northlakes defeated Woy Woy by 14 points to 13, in a tight catch-up rugby union game at Woy Woy Oval on July 15.

The game had been postponed from earlier in the season due to the death of Northlakes player Joe Fakateli.

The result was in doubt until the fi nal whistle, according to Central Coast Rugby Union president Mr Larry Thomson.

“In a game with high emotion, the Northlakes team played for the entire 80 minutes with huge enthusiasm and commitment,” Mr Thomson said.

“Northlakes started the game well when they scored a converted try in the opening minutes of the game.

“However Woy Woy replied soon after with a converted try to Luke Serevi to make the score seven points all.

“This remained the score for much of the fi rst half.

“Woy Woy did kick a penalty goal 10 minutes prior to halftime to take the lead at the break by 10 points to seven.”

Mr Thomson said the match was proving to be a “free fl owing affair” but there was many a dropped ball.

“Woy Woy kicked a further penalty goal early in the second

half to go to the lead by 13 points to seven,” Mr Thomson said.

“Northlakes then had a good series of attacking plays.

“Northlakes outside centre Brenton Law made a great break in his own half to score a wonderful individual try.

“The conversion of this try took Northlakes to the lead by 14 points to 13.

“Both teams had their chances to win in the fi nal stages of the game.

“However dropped balls by both sides led to several tries that went begging.

“Northlakes missed two penalty gaols late in the game, but Woy Woy also took the wrong options on several occasions.

“They failed to take a quite kickable shot at goal as well as missing a dropped goal. “Northlakes hung on to win a close encounter.

“Woy Woy will rue the loss of a vital win in the race for a possible top four spot.

“Best player in the match was Kalem Abbott for Northlakes while Woy Woy’s Eddie Malo played well as did Tony Paulo for Northlakes.”

The washed out round nine is expected to be played on July 31.

Press release, 15 Jul 2010Larry Thomson, Central

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