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“The Mars Food Australia Gosford New Year’s Eve Festival is an exciting action packed annual event, held on December 31 each year on the Gosford Waterfront,” said Gosford Business Improvement District (GBID) manager Mr Paul Brasch. “This Festival is the only professionally organised and managed end of year Eddie McWilliam and Gabrielle Simmons-Hayes with Mayor Doug Eaton at the official opening

yong Council’s n e w e s t playground, complete with a 25 metre long double flying fox, was officially opened by mayor Cr Doug Eaton on Saturday, August 3. The playground is located at Sohier Park, Ourimbah, on the corner of Ken Cook Way and Shirley St. “The playground has been four and a half years in the planning after Council made a resolution to construct it in November, 2008,” mayor Cr Eaton said. “Our staff have done

a fantastic job with the design and construction of the playground and I know that it has already proved extremely popular with local residents who have long called for a facility like this in the Ourimbah area. “Throughout the consultation phase, which involved 500 letters sent to residents, all responses received by Council were extremely favourable, including the direct consultation with the Ourimbah Precinct Committee and Ourimbah Neighbourhood Playgroup.

“I encourage everyone to get along and experience the playground first hand because it really is a state of the art facility with some wonderful equipment for the kids to enjoy.” The playground caters for children aged between two and 12 years and features a 25 metre long double flying fox, a 7.4 metre high net climbing structure, explorative dinosaur skeleton, regular play equipment such as swings, slide and spring toys, large shelter, bike racks and seating for the adults.

event in the Gosford Local Government Area and is sustainably funded. “The success of the event is largely due to funding received from generous sponsors including Mars Food Australia, Gosford City Council, Gosford Race Club, Central Coast Mariners and Central Coast Leagues Club. “In-kind support is also received from 2GO, Central Coast Express Advocate, NBN Television, Ducks Crossing Publications, Imag Monthly, Gosford City Chamber of Commerce, Central Coast Tourism and Alison Vidler Designs. “The New Year’s Eve Festival is a culmination of three components; A Day at the Races which is held

at the Gosford Race Club, A Night at the Football held at Bluetongue Stadium and An Evening on the Waterfront located on Leagues Club Field and the Central Coast Highway. “The Festival is coordinated by GBID and brings tens of thousands of locals and visitors together at this festive time of year. “The atmosphere is absolutely amazing,” said Mr Brasch. The winners of the 2013 Qantaslink Hunter and Central Coast Awards for Excellence in Tourism will be announced at a 1920s themed Awards night at Wests Leagues Club in New Lambton, Newcastle, on Wednesday, August 14.

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Grandmother Tree in land around Bambara Rd, Kariong (Inset) The lots at Bambara Rd surrounded by National Park

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cover stage one construction, expected to be completed in mid2014. “Support from all levels of government would see a timely completion to this project and allow local sporting groups to have the

from a car towards a house on Schnapper Rd, striking a garage door. An undetonated improvised explosive device was also located near a car parked on the driveway of the property. The occupants of the home were not injured in the incident. Police were contacted, with

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osford Council has agreed to write to the Ofﬁce of Environment and Heritage (OEH) in relation to continuing negotiations for the purchase of land at Bambara Rd, Kariong.

Following the recent inclusion of one of the seven land parcels to the Brisbane Water National Park, council will request that the OEH again approach land owners to reopen discussions in an effort to ensure all lots can be secured for inclusion into the national park. Cr Gabby Bowles, who starred the Notice of Motion at council’s meeting of Tuesday, July 16, said the issue had been ongoing for a very long time. “We’ve actually started to hit some home runs and we’ve got some runs on the board now,” said Cr Bowles. Cr Hillary Morris said she wanted to make it known that council was committed to the purchase of the lots.

“The purchase of the lots on Bambara Rd has been a very long drawn out process but I think that it is important to keep negotiations going,” said Cr Morris. From the early 1980s, the properties located at Bambara Rd have been recognised for their potential to be included as part of Brisbane Water National Park, which surrounds the blocks on all sides. The properties contain a number of threatened species, threatened species habitat and signiﬁcant recognised areas of Aboriginal Heritage. Council has supported the aim of acquiring the blocks for inclusion in Brisbane Water National

Park since 1998. In 2007 and 2008 the COSS Matrix was used to identify public and private land for possible inclusion in the Western extension of COSS. On July 1, 2008, Council decided to include the seven parcels of land along Bambara Rd as part of Western COSS and, in accordance with Council’s resolution, the properties identiﬁed for voluntary acquisition were encoded with a 149-certiﬁcate message. Since that time council, in partnership with the OEH, have worked to negotiate the voluntary acquisition of the seven lots at Bambara Rd.

Last June, lot 2501 with an area of 18.5 hectares was successfully purchased and has in recent weeks been transferred to become part of Brisbane Water National Park. “While the negotiations for the remaining lots at Bambara Rad have to date been unsuccessful, and though council acknowledges the primary role of the OEH in the negotiating process, I feel it is important for Council to show its continued support for voluntary acquisition of the remaining six lots at Bambara Rd, Kariong,” said Cr Bowles. Kaitlin Watts, 16 Jul 2013 Gosford Council Agenda NM.6, 16 Jul 2013

Wallarah Two or any other coal mine in the area. Formerly a Labor MP, Mr Thomson is now running as an Independent candidate for Dobell in this year’s federal election. Mr Thomson said he has been ﬁghting the coal mine for several years. The mine was an issue at the 2007 and 2010 elections. “Now the mining company, Kores, is out in the community telling people its mine is virtually a rubber stamp away from proceeding. “I have called on both the prime minister and opposition leader to support my private member’s bill which will prevent coal export from our water catchment, effectively stopping the mine.” Mr Thomson said the people of the Central Coast will be able to express their opposition to the mine at the election. Gosford Council Agenda WAT.22, 16 Jul 2013 Media release, 17 Jul 2013 David Gardiner, Ofﬁce of Craig Thomson MP

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entral Coast Adventist School Year 10 student Jayden Hodgson is currently in America competing in the Adidas National Camp and Tournament in South Beach California as part of the Australian basketball team.

Proposed upgrade of the Paciﬁc Highway and Wyong Road Intersection

funding $120 million funding deal for the upgrade of Wyong Rd has been Highway intersection and properties near the new construction we’re another step closer intersection.” to be allocated in the secured.

The deal was made between Member for The Entrance Mr Chris Spence, Member for Wyong Mr Darren Webber, NSW Treasurer Mr Mike Baird and Minister for Roads Mr Duncan Gay. “During the election campaign, we gave a commitment of $8 million to deliver interval lights at the roundabouts

at Paciﬁc Highway, Enterprise Dr, Mingara Dr and Tumbi Umbi,” Mr Spence said. “Following the election, through discussions with the Roads and Maritime Services (RMS), it became clear we would need much more than this stop-gap solution and instead needed to completely remove all

four roundabouts. “Darren Webber and I are immensely pleased with the great news from the NSW Treasurer that the ﬁgure of over $120 million needed to completely overhaul these intersections on Wyong Rd will be delivered. “This year, $4 million was allocated in the budget for the Paciﬁc

to getting underway with the environmental planning approval in place and the submissions report published,” said Mr Spence. Mr Webber said: “Some of the most common issues raised in submissions included impacts to properties, landscaping and urban design, pedestrian and cycle facilities, noise and vibration and potential overshadowing of

“As a result, the RMS has now made modiﬁcations to their design.” A further $1.6 million allocated this year will see further progress planning for Enterprise Dr, Mingara Dr and Tumbi Umbi underway. “It is likely that construction on the intersections at Mingara Dr and Tumbi Umbi will be undertaken as combined works, with

2014-15 budget,” Mr Spence said. “Wyong Rd is a major link from the F3 to Wyong, Tuggerah and surrounding coastal suburbs which makes this upgrade a priority and a key part of the O’Farrell Government’s commitment to improving traffic flow in the area.” Media release, 22 Jul 2013 Jim Lloyd, Office of Darren Webber MP

“This is a huge camp with many countries attending and the top 40 American students,” said Jayden’s mum Stacey. In January this year Jayden was a member of the NSW Waratahs U18 Country Basketball team that won the Australian Country Basketball Cup at Albury. From this tournament he was selected as captain of the NSW Country team to

compete at the Australian U18 championships in Queensland in April. “Jayden is classed as bottom age and is still eligible to play in the same age group next year,” said Ms Hodgson. “He is the only student from his school ever to make NSW Combined Open basketball team which won the All School State Championships. “Jayden has another two years at making this team again as it is an open team with students up to and including Year 12.” As a result of Jayden’s performance in last year’s U16 Nationals he was selected in a 20 man Australian squad to train for the World U17 Basketball Championships in 2014. The squad has had three camps at the Australian

Institute of Sport (AIS) where players have been dropped and others added. “He has just received notice that he is invited back to the AIS in August as part of the final 16 man squad,” said Ms Hodgson. A team of 10 will be picked from this camp to play in the Oceania Series against New Zealand in Melbourne where the winning country will represent Oceania in the 2014 U17 World Basketball Championships in Dubai in June next year. Jayden has also been part of an Australian squad that attended the Asia Nike Basketball camp in China. “Jayden is working so very hard to hold his position in these squads and teams as your performance is regularly tested,” said Ms Hodgson.

The partnership agreement aims to provide Gosford City exposure at a national and international level and focuses on a range of community benefits including youth, recreational and sporting development opportunities, increased tourism and visitor attraction to the region. Council sponsored the Central Coast Mariners between 2008 and 2011 in conjunction with Wyong Council, Business Central

Coast and the Department of State and Regional Development for a total of approximately $440,000. Council concluded its sponsorship of the club following the 2010-2011 season. While the joint sponsorship of the Mariners was successful, Council had resolved to investigate opportunities to sponsor other regional activities, projects and joint ventures in the marketing of Gosford City. The Central Coast Mariners have built a reputation as the most consistent team in the national competition’s history, as four time grand finalists, two time premiers and 2013 Hyundai A-League Champions. Following their success, the Central Coast Mariners reapproached Gosford

Council with the opportunity to become a sleeve sponsor for the next three seasons commencing this year. The partnership will provide Gosford Council with exposure at a national level through the Hyundai A-League competition and at an international level through the Asian Champions League (ACL). Four ACL games were held in Gosford against competing teams from March to May and drew crowds of up to 8,000 people, accompanied by large visiting delegations from overseas supporting their respective teams. The funding of $120,000 per year for three seasons, totalling $360,000, will be sourced from Council’s To u r i s m - B u s i n e s s Development Special Levy.

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he Mars Food Australia Gosford New Year’s Eve Festival has been selected as a finalist in the Festivals and Events category of the 2013 Qantaslink Hunter and Central Coast Awards for Excellence in Tourism. “The Mars Food Australia Gosford New Year’s Eve Festival is an exciting action packed annual event, held on December 31 each year on the Gosford Waterfront,” said Gosford Business Improvement District (GBID) manager Mr Paul Brasch. “This Festival is the only professionally organised and managed end of year

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Championships at Adcock Park on July 30. Undefeated in their round games, the boy’s football team lost in the semi-final game against a strong opponent. The team still managed

Eddie McWilliam and Gabrielle Simmons-Hayes with Mayor Doug Eaton at the official opening

Touch football teams compete in championships he Central Coast Adventist School junior boys’ and junior girls’ touch football teams competed at the Central Coast Regional Touch Football

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osford Council has entered into a three year partnership with the Central Coast Mariners Football Club and will provide $120,000 in sponsorship each year to the club as part of the agreement.

to place third overall for the Central Coast. The girls’ football team did not qualify for the semifinals, despite playing a number of impressive games in the round games. Overall, they placed sixth out of a possible 18.

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The councils’ submission does not support approval for the proposal, based on the impacts to groundwater, surface water, ﬂooding, subsidence and potential environmental and planning issues related to the project. The Development Application and EIS for the Wallarah 2 Coal Project was exhibited from Friday, April 26, until Friday, June 21. Member for Dobell Mr Craig Thomson has welcomed Gosford Council’s stand against the approval of the mine. “It is good to see that Gosford Council will not support approval of this coal mine, which threatens the Central Coast’s water supply and public health,” Mr Thomson said. “It is important that our councils stand up against a proposal which seriously threatens the Central Coast’s way of life,” Mr Thomson said. Mr Thomson has a private members bill in Federal Parliament aimed at prohibiting exports of coal from the water catchment area of the Central Coast, effectively stopping the

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as soon as possible. “The scope of works set out in the masterplan means we can’t do it all on our own. “Council has committed $1.75 million to this redevelopment. “It is anticipated that this will

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submission has been made on behalf of Gosford and Wyong councils in response to the exhibition of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Wallarah 2 Coal Project.

possibility of staged funding. “This will mean that we can begin work on some elements of the project. “In an ideal world this project would have a full allocation of funding to allow its full completion

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Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna has claimed that the development of a new site masterplan for Woy Woy oval has been a “collaborative project” between the council and local community groups.

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“We established a project committee to begin the process of designing a masterplan following the grandstand closure, incorporating community groups who will be regularly using the new site. “The contribution they have each made to this project has been of the highest calibre and I would like to thank them for their participation and involvement in what shapes to be a significant development for the Woy Woy community,” said mayor Cr McKinna. Gosford Council general manager Mr Paul Anderson said that the masterplan aimed to provide the necessary infrastructure to allow Woy Woy to host regional sporting events. “The facility will have an attendance capacity of 10,000 featuring a 600 seat grandstand, change rooms, kiosk, media box and club house. “The masterplan also focuses on the integration of Woy Woy Oval with the CBD to create a vibrant and accessible community hub. “We are also exploring options to transform the Oval Ave car park into a boulevard space to accommodate community gatherings, such as local markets and special events,” said Mr Anderson. Mayor Cr McKinna said that the project in its entirety would cost $8 to $9 million. “The masterplan allows for the

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Annis is the Prince of Aragon in The Merchant of Venice

YIPA presentation night held Gary Jackson, Youth in Performing Arts

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pringfield actor Mr Craig Annis is performing as Gratiano and the Prince of Aragon in the Sydney Shakespeare Company’s The Merchant of Venice production.

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he Youth in P e r f o r m i n g Arts (YIPA) 2013 presentation night was held on Friday, June 28, at Laycock St Theatre, signaling the final segment of the 2013 YIPA year. The presentation night provided an opportunity for some of the best young talent on the Central Coast to be recognised for their participation in YIPA, with 12 performers receiving awards. Claire Sheather, Alicia Brock, Daisy-SherwoodMiller, Tyson Almond and Olivia Corkery received scholarships while Dylan

Pollard, Luke Mahler, Jessica Hughes, Hayley Nobbs, Matthew Fadhul, Lily Kidd and Claire Billson received encouragement awards. After receiving their individual YIPA awards, each of the young performers were asked to perform an item for the audience. Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna and general manager Mr Paul Anderson were on hand to assist with the presentation of a number of awards. Australian country singer Gina Jeffreys and her husband Rod McCormack were also in attendance as scholarship providers.

“YIPA is very appreciative of the support we get from a variety of local businesses and individuals who make these awards possible,” said YIPA spokesperson Mr Gary Jackson. “These awards are aimed at providing assistance to the young talents of the Central Coast to develop their performance skills. “Now that YIPA 2013 is complete, the YIPA committee will take a short break before starting to prepare for the next YIPA concert series which will commence in late May of 2014,” Mr Jackson said.

The production began on Wednesday, August 7, at the Tap Gallery in Darlinghurst and will run until Saturday, August 24. After starting his career working with local theatre groups including Gosford Musical Society and Mad Cow Theatre Company, Craig graduated from the Victorian College of the Arts in 2004 and since then has worked continuously as an actor, comedian and broadcaster. For Melbourne Theatre Company, Craig has performed in The History Boys, The Glass Soldier, Don Juan in Soho and for MTC-Company B, The Man From Mukinupin. For television, Craig has appeared on Blue Heelers,

Newstopia, Satisfaction, Dead Gorgeous and was the face of Boost Juice Bars and Open Universities nationally. For many years Craig also performed in the double act Stefan and Craig, whose radio show aired on Triple M and their television series Stefan and Craig: Slightly Live was

nominated for a Logie. From 2010 to 2012, Craig hosted the SAFM breakfast show in Adelaide and, after a recent move back to the Central Coast, can be heard each morning on the Star 104.5 breakfast show, Craig and Mandy. Craig is also a regular on the Sydney comedy scene and September will see the debut of his new show Nanna’s Boy in the Sydney Fringe Festival. This is the second production for the Sydney Shakespeare Company, after its highly acclaimed 2011 debut, Othello. Directed by artistic director Mr Steven Hopley, this production features Lizzie Schebesta as Portia and Mark Lee as Shylock. The Merchant of Venice is a rich and complex comedy, exploring intolerance, vengeance, love and money, how they intersect, and the ways in which they bind us.

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Orchestra to raise funds for Woy Woy Community Aged Care Centre

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group of over 20 young people will host a concert to raise funds for the residents of the Woy Woy Community Aged Care Centre on Wednesday, August 17. The New Empire Ballroom Ragtime Dance Orchestra will play popular tunes from the 1920s and 1930s at the Everglades Country Club from 3pm. The performance will feature songs such as Baby Face, The Sheik of Baby and Yes Sir That’s My Baby. Tickets are $15 and are available at the door. Funds raised from the day will help the residents purchase a new special purpose care chair.

Fashion Week Central Coast to kick off next month Brooke Simmons, Fashion Week Central Coast

ickets are now on sale for the What the Frock! gala event which will be held at Mingara Recreation Club on Saturday, September 7.

Coast committee member Ms Mel Law said the evening would have something for everyone. “The Fashion Week Central Coast Committee has worked really hard to deliver what will be the night of nights,” Ms Law said. “It’s a great way to support up and coming design and fashion talent here on the Coast.” Mingara Leisure Group CEO Mr Paul Barnett said: “This event will definitely put the focus on a collection of talented people across the fashion industry.” “Mingara Leisure Group is happy to support these up and coming designers at the What the Frock! gala dinner event.”

The event is part of the inaugural Fashion Week Central Coast, which will run from September 2 to 7. The What the Frock! event is the cornerstone of the week and will shine the spotlight on over 60 of the Central Coast’s emerging fashion designers, models, artists, hair and beauty professionals, and event managers. The event will feature entertainment by a 22 piece local band Big Band Therapy, a three course meal, a fashion art auction and fashion parade. Fashion Week Central

An array of other activities will be held during Fashion Week Central Coast, which has been auspiced by Regional Development Australia Central Coast (RDACC). “Fashion Week Central Coast is about building aspiration in our community and to encourage and showcase the talented young people we have here on the Central Coast,” RDACC CEO Mr Andrew Roach said. The week’s festivities kick off with Fashionable Flicks at Avoca Beach Picture Theatre on Monday, September 2. This event will include timeless classic movie and style tips from international brand NYDJs,

which will be giving away pairs of their jeans on the night. On Tuesday, September 3, there will be the Fashionably Late VIP launch event at a secret location. Wear What You Want Wednesday will be held on Wednesday, September 4, and will spread the message of a healthy body image. On Thursday, September 5, Westfield Tuggerah will hold its VIP Fashion Launch with bubbly, chocolate, gift bags, giveaways and fashion tips from its resident stylist. Fashions on the Field will also be held at the Wyong Race Club on Friday, September 6.

Fundraiser festival for the Zoe Foundation

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eart for Justice, a team of teachers and students from St Philips Christian College, will hold a festival day in support of the Zoe Foundation Australia (ZFA) on Saturday, November 9. ZFA is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the abolition of child trafficking, focusing on the rescue and rehabilitation of children who are sold or are at risk of being sold into prostitution, bonded labour or abuse. The aim of the day is to raise funds through

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August 8, 2013 - Out&About - P5

Free breakfast for young people in Bateau Bay Jamie McKenzie, Regional Youth Support Services Inc

he 2261 Breakfast Club (Breakky Club) is a brand new Regional Youth Support Services Inc project that began in Bateau Bay on Wednesday, July 17. The project, which is funded by the State Government’s youth opportunities funding, is a new partnership with Samaritans at The Cottage in Deborah Anne Dr, Bateau Bay. Developed by people aged between 12 and 18 years, the Breakky Club is aimed at improving young people’s access to community facilities, services and events, health and nutrition and improved school attendance. It also promotes young people mentoring their peers, imparting practical skills such as decision making, problem

solving and high level communication. “This Breakfast Club will allow young people to attend school after having a healthy breakfast, which studies have shown is vital for young people and their education,” said Regional Support Services Inc Youth Opportunities team leader Mr Jamie McKenzie. As a 10 week trial which commenced on July 17, the Breakky Club has already started developing links within the community, with cereal donated from Kellogg’s and Not Just Cakes bakery donating breads and treats. Breakky Club leader Ms Bianca Lawther said that being in the heart of a condensed housing area in Bateau Bay West, the aim was to provide young people with a nutritional start to the day. “We also want to lift the community spirit,

encouraging volunteers to help out,” Ms Lawther said. Mr McKenzie said projects such as this had the potential to change young people’s lives for the better. He also said the program linked in with training and further education, as well as employment opportunities. “[It is] a social outlet, a way to voice concerns and to have fun,” Mr McKenzie said. Breakky Club runs from 6:45am until 8am every Wednesday morning of term three at The Cottage for young people aged between 12 and 18. Breakfast is free, with toasts, spreads, cereals and fruit available. Young people can also make a sandwich to take with them before they leave.

Imprints exhibition to be launched Liz Carter, Regional Development Australia Central Coast

he launch of the 2013 Imprints-The Museum of our Futures Past exhibition will be held in Gosford at the Create Collective Gallery on Friday, August 9, with the launch at The Entrance held at Studio Scribbly on Friday, August 16. Both launches will be held from 4pm to 8pm with the exhibition open the following day from 11am to 3pm and 4pm to 8pm. Featuring new works made by 22 Central Coast artists, The Museum of our Futures Past incorporates traditional and new media works with visual, audio, taste, smell and performance. That

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Gwynneth Weir, The Bays Community Group

ver 100 people attended the annual Bays Community Wine, Cheese and Art Evening on Saturday, July 13, at the Woy Woy Bay Community Hall.

The event, which has been running for five years, featured the exhibition of artworks from artists across the Peninsula. This year the three artists were Graeme Balchin, who has had a portrait accepted for the Archibald Prize exhibition, Karen Medcalf, and Ian Jones. “The caliber of artwork on show clearly demonstrated the talented individuals we are fortunate to have living in the area,” said The Bays Community Group secretary Ms Gwyneth Weir. “Their artwork provided a wide variety of artistic styles for everyone to appreciate and enjoy. While enjoying the artwork, people were able to sample wines from the Rutherglen Estates Winery. The Bays Community Group also provided a wide selection of cheeses, pates and other treats to round off the experience. Each artist donated a piece of work which was offered for sale in the auction. A raffle with prizes finished off the evening.

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Paid announcement, Authorised and written by Edward James 323 West Street Umina Beach NSW 2257 phone 0243419140

EDWARD JAMES IS REVISITING OLD AND SADLY UNRESOLVED POLITICAL ISSUES OF COMPLIANCE ! P14 - GRANDSTAND - September 6, 2012 Paid Announcement

Our local councils are to blame for permitting abuse of due process which happens every election time.

t seems Gosford City Council compliance officers and rangers are unable to act on illegally placed political signs unless or until someone makes a formal complaint. Most ratepayers won’t know, but I will tell you that about eight or ten years ago, Gosford City Council advised me that in the future, all of my approaches to council, council officers and councillors would be re-directed to the attention of the public officer to deal with. By doing so, Council has arbitrarily interfered with my engaging with my elected representatives. Those Councilors whom I have asked all deny that they asked council to do that. I think it is more than wrong, but I know better than to take a political argument into a court of law. From that time, I have been paying rates to a corrupt council while not being represented. I understand that there are other ratepayers whose approaches to their elected representatives are, according to them, also being blocked. Where Gosford City Council’s abuse of power falls down is that some complaints made about the problems with the Old Pacfic Highway above Piles Creek were lost, because Council did not keep proper records as the law requires. Had they done so and the “rejected” complaints attended to, five lives may have not been lost. How many records were not kept according to law? Would you believe, eight hundred thousand items were not properly registered/logged into DATA works?

My Dear Readers, Here are a few words about why I took up making paid announcements. My elected representatives point blank refuse to do the jobs they are elected to do! Then, some of them lied to us. Right now, there are politicians trying to hold on to power for power’s sake. The Labor party needs Labor councillors to hold power in local councils like Gosford so they will have something or some councillors to help Labor nationally claw its way back to the top. Labor have certainly not learnt their lesson yet. We know this because they have never conducted a legitimate election campaign without campaign material popping up illegally on poles all over the place. The way I am now is a result of my standing up and decrying systemic corruption and abuse of power accommodated by political allsorts and their supporters. The sort of abuse used to disenfranchise my elderly father and hound him into his grave. People in his community who knew him, told me he was a good man who manufactured and installed excellent TV antennas. When I stood up in 2000, I was in a better position to see and hook up with the many others in a wider community who are not well represented, not just locally, but in many other local councils and at State and Federal levels of government. It took a very long while to understand our political allsorts. They are a very small minority with not too much self-control. For example, I have asked Labor party members what they would do to change the toxic reputation the Labor party has attracted because of the shonks within the ranks from the top down. The rank and file members have no answer to offer me, apart from an uncertain, “we do not get involved in that”, or, "I don't see a problem". The reward I will take away with me when I go is with me because I made an effort to bring about change in my community. That change is within reach if my readers make the effort on Saturday to number five boxes below the line in order of their preference for their formal vote. Keep in mind that when you all start exercising your votes below the line, you will be on the way towards honest representative government. Stay below the line! Do not let others exercise YOUR VOTE! Written and authorised by Edward James, 323 West St, Umina Beach NSW 2257

August 8, 2013 - Out&About - P7

Fast food restaurants rally to raise funds Nerissa Magee, Brilliant Logic

c D o n a l d s Restaurants from across the Central Coast rallied together on Friday, July 26, hosting their annual fundraising dinner for the Ronald McDonald House Charities, which runs the new Family Room at Gosford Hospital. This year, locals and business owners again dug deep with almost $50,000 raised on the evening. McDonald’s Central Coast licensee Mr Ron Mussalli said: “Having a sick child or family member is such a difficult time for families.” “This event aims to support those families who have been dealt the unfortunate card and raise much needed funds for the Gosford Hospital Family Room. “Much of the success of the night has to go to our exceptional auctioneer, Tim Andrews principal/

licensee of LJ Hooker Terrigal, who volunteered his time. “Tim’s expert skills and ability in running a successful auction were invaluable, rallying guests and sharing his enthusiasm for this worthwhile cause – all of which resulted in another excellent outcome for the Family Room. “Thanks to the generosity of everyone associated with this event, The Ronald McDonald Family Room at Gosford Hospital will be able to continue offering its support in making the journey to recovery as easy as possible for families. “The room allows families to have a break from the children’s ward and offers some level of normality in their lives, even through simple things like watching movies or colouring in together when a child’s condition does not permit them to be at home.

“I believe this sort of service is crucial and encourages healing both for the child and their family,” said Mr Mussalli. The event, which was held at the Reef Restaurant in Terrigal, was sponsored by Star 104.5 FM and featured an appearance from Ronald McDonald himself. Along with a live auction and raffle, guests also had the opportunity to purchase a brick for $1,000 to be displayed on the wall inside the family room with the plaque identifying the contributor or family. “We are indebted to those who have given so generously to the Ronald McDonald House Charities and recognise that without this outpouring of support, services such as the Gosford Hospital Family Room would not be able to continue their fantastic work,” concluded Mr Mussalli.

Toastmasters to host Big Games and Trivia Night T

he Toastmasters of the Central Coast will hold a Community Big Games and Trivia Night on Friday, August 9, at the Peninsula Community Centre. Single players or teams of up to eight are encouraged to come along and partake in general knowledge questions, games and raffles. Each member of the

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Little Blues Festival to be held in Wyong Julia Starr, The Little Blues Festival

he Little Blues Festival has secured a new venue for its performances with the next event to be held at Wyong Golf Club on Sunday, August 25, from 12pm to 3pm. The Wyong Golf Club is providing its auditorium to host the event, which has to date produced over 98 local blues concerts for over 100 local artists, workshops, competitions and fundraising concerts for local causes. Event manager Ms Julia Starr said she was excited at the prospect of bringing the Little Blues Festival to the Wyong area. “Wyong has a strong culture and arts community and we know this event will bring a boost to the local economy. “The venue is perfectly located on the Pacific Highway within easy reach of the local community and will also attract passing tourists looking for local music.” To continue the founding legacy of the event, the first concert will be a special fundraiser to

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raise funds for the festival, which is run by local volunteers. Local blues band Wailin’ House will continue to provide support for all upcoming acts. “We are ecstatic to present our first international, local blues

Jan Cummings, Toastmasters District 70

winning team will receive an individual prize. “Our aim is to have fun and to raise funds towards hosting the Toastmasters Semi Annual Conference being staged here on the Coast in November,” Central Coast Toastmasters member Ms Jan Cummings said. “What better way to showcase our Central Coast to the hundreds of visitors

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P8 - Out&About - August 8, 2013

Fundraiser in Killcare raises $5,000 for the Welfare Fund

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fundraiser was held at a cafe in Killcare on the evening of Saturday, July 20, which raised around $5,000 for the Welfare Fund.

Peter Fenton, Sarah Doak-Stride and Lachie Turner are pictured at the Fat Goose function

The Welfare Fund supports local youngsters who might be experiencing difficulty in engaging with people and linking up with various sporting organisations on the Central Coast. Special guests at the fundraiser included Woy Woy Juniors rugby coach Peter Fenton and Wallaby winger Lachie Turner. “Both men delighted the huge audience with their respective reminiscences throughout a sparkling evening’s activities, during which various items were raffled,” said Hardys Bay Residents Group’s Allan Wilson. The Fat Goose proprietor Ms Sarah DoakStride, who was also one of the instigators in setting up the fund, said was delighted with the success

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Friday August 23

Gosford RSL Max Potential Showcase, Gosford RSL Club, 3-5pm Guide Dogs NSW fundraising stall, Imperial Shopping Centre Gosford Daffodil Day launch, The Hive, Erina Fair, 11am

Rewbies, Avoca Beach hotel, 8:30pm-11:30pm About Face free staged play reading, Uniting Church Hall, Gosford, 7:30pm Love your Lunch winter workshop, Woy Woy Environment Centre, 11am-12:30pm I m p o s i t i o n performance, Ettalong Bowling Club, 7:30pm

Friday August 9 Guide Dogs NSW fundraising stall, Imperial Shopping Centre Gosford Zoo and Snooze Sleepout, Australian Reptile Park, Imprints 2013- The Museum of our Futures Past exhibition launch, Create Collective Gallery, Gosford, 4pm-8pm Film Global, The Hub, Erina Fair Toastmasters of the Central Coast Community Big Games and Trivia Night, Peninsula Community Centre, 7:30pm-9:30pm

Saturday August 10 Equestrian Ball, Mingara Recreation Club Central Coast Dance Masquerade Ball, Wamberal Beach Surf Life Saving Club, 6:30pm National Bookshop Day author line up, Book Bazaar, Umina Brisbane Water Breakfast Toastmasters Club Humorous and Table Topics contests, Erina Centre, 8:30am Gosford City Markets, Kibble Park, 8am-1pm

Sunday August 11 Con Spirito in Concert with classical guitarist

Giuseppe Zangari, Central Coast Conservatorium Wedding Expo, Ettalong Beach Club, 11am-3:30pm

Wednesday August 14 Central Coast Potters Society committee meeting, 6:30pm, East Gosford

Thursday August 15 Guide Dogs NSW fundraising stall, Erina Fair Meet the Candidates community forum, Point Clare Community Hall, 7:30pm

Friday August 16 Battle of the Bands U24 heat three, The Hub, Erina Imprints Exhibition launch, Studio Scribbly, The Entrance, 4pm-8pm Brisbane Water Historical Society carpooling trip, Roses to Go, Warnervale Blue Eyes Cry, Kantara House, 7pm Sky Board visit, Zenith Business Park, Tuggerah, 2pm Central Coast Elvis Festival, Kincumber Hotel

Saturday August 17 The Oscas, Central Coast Potters Society, East Gosford Central Coast Roller Derby home game,

Central Coast Youth Club, Niagara Park, 5:30pm Sky Board visit, Gosford Waterfront, 7:30am, Sky Board visit, Mingara Club, Tumbi Umbi, 5pm Central Coast Elvis Festival, Kincumber Hotel

Saturday August 24

Card making class, Watanobbi Community centre, 10am-12pm

The Impact Centre Markets, Erina, 9am-2pm Bush Safety Workshop, Bucketty and District Rural Fire Brigade, 9:30am3:30pm, free Crossroads Festival, Gosford High School 7pm St Patrick’s Catholic School Trivia and Games night, 7pm, St Patrick’s Catholic School hall Troubadour Folk Club concert, Woy Woy CWA Hall, 7pm Grandma Moses Art Exhibition, Gosford 50 Plus Leisure and Learning Centre, 10:30am-4pm

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Sunday August 25

Guide Dogs NSW fundraising stall, Chittaway Shopping Centre

Breakfast in the Bays, Woy Woy Bay Community Hall Crossroads Festival, Greenway Chapel, Green Point, 11am and 2:30pm Little Blues festival, Wyong Golf Club, 12pm3pm Grandma Moses Art Exhibition, Gosford 50 Plus Leisure and Learning Centre, 10:30am-4pm Central Coast Ukulele Festival, The Entrance

Sunday August 18 The Oscas, Central Coast Potters Society, East Gosford International Youth Day, Central Coast Potters Society, East Gosford Davistown RSL Markets, 9am-2pm Central Coast Elvis Festival, Kincumber Hotel Paws and Claws for a Cause, Rotary Park, Long Jetty, 10am

Monday August 19

Wednesday August 21 Bays Community Group annual meeting, Woy Woy Bay Community Hall, 7:30pm Central Coast Mariners’ fan forum, Central Coast Leagues Club, 7pm

of the evening. She paid tribute to the strong community support which she said has been instrumental in helping to provide support for the Welfare Fund. “We all want our young people to benefit from the wonderful opportunities that are on offer in our communities and there is no reason why they shouldn’t receive all the encouragement we can provide for them to get out and experience the satisfaction which can be derived from being part of a team with their mates,” said Ms Doak-Stride. “We see this fund as being one which provides a financial platform for these opportunities. Ms Doak-Stride also praised Lachie Turner’s ongoing support of the junior rugby movement in the Woy Woy region and mentioned, in particular, how willingly such special support had been forthcoming.

“A shining example of this, for instance, was highlighted when the popular Wallaby star acted as a trainer and water boy for the successful Woy Woy under-13s during last year’s Grand Final at Bluetongue Stadium,” said Mr Wilson. “There was a special moment during the fundraising evening when several members of that under-13 team presented Lachie with a Woy Woy Juniors jersey with the word ‘Trainer’ emblazoned across the back. “The gesture brought roars of approval from the large gathering,” said Mr Wilson. Fundraising benefactors included McLeish Wines, Edwards Butchery, the Killcare General Store, Gittoes Real Estate and Godfrey and Susan Franz, who provided holiday accommodation at a luxury unit in Killcare.

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August 8, 2013 - Out&About - P9

Feet in the Dirt to help support Street Smart Stuart Cork, Woy Woy School of Music

oy Woy School of Music teacher Cat Cork has released his new album titled ‘Feet in the Dirt’. The album, which features lyrics dealing with depression, hopelessness and bittersweet moments of happiness, is now available on iTunes. For each copy sold, $1 will be donated to Street Smart Australia. Street Smart Australia raises funds and awareness for grass roots projects which support the homeless and those at risk of homelessness. To date, they have raised over $2.4 million for 646 projects. “Street Smart uses 100 per cent of donations to support community projects that are unable to raise funding themselves,” Mr Cork said. “For example, a women’s refuge needed a washing machine to

provide clean linen. “The volunteers at the refuge weren’t able to raise the necessary funds so Street Smart stepped in. “I am very impressed with the direct and sensible approach taken by Street Smart and am proud to do what I can to support them.” Mr Cork previously worked as a lawyer and often helped people who

were facing bankruptcy and the loss of their home or business. He retired from practice 18 months ago and relocated to the Central Coast. “The Woy Woy School of Music has been incredibly supportive to me,” Mr Cork said. “There is a real sense of community spirit there.”

Ukulele festival returns to The Entrance Donna Judge, The Entrance Town Centre Management

ack for its second year, the Central Coast Ukulele Festival will return to The Entrance for a two day event on Saturday, August 24, and Sunday, August 25. The first day will see workshops and ukulele clubs strumming on the

Sails Stage and on the Sunday, the Memorial Park Stage and the Sails Stage will be in full Ukefest mode. The Entrance Town Centre Management promotions and events coordinator Ms Donna Judge said the festival brings people from all ages and walks of life together

to make and enjoy music. The program will feature ukulele clubs from across the state as well as professional ukulele acts. There will also be stalls, rides, Polynesian dancing and free ukulele workshops. Entertainment on both days is free.

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Wedding Expo at Ettalong Kylie Rew, Ettalong Beach Club

ttalong Beach Club will hold its Annual Wedding Expo on Sunday, August 11, from 11am to 3:30pm.

“The expo will feature over 40 of the Central Coast’s top industry professionals including celebrants, photographers, event decorators, hair and makeup artists, stationary, cakes and florists. “Find out about the latest styles, see what’s new and what’s trending in weddings with our event stylists GG Events,” said Ettalong Beach Club conference and events coordinator Mr Kylee Rew. “Jean and her team of creative and talented stylists will be transforming the Pretty Beach Room into a beautiful wedding reception to give you a glimpse of how your wedding day can be turned into a magical celebration. “Award winning Kel Leigh Couture, the Central Coast’s most experienced bridal and formal wear boutique will be showcasing some stunning bridal gowns at 1.30pm along with Intimo Lingerie followed by the giveaway of some great prizes from our wonderful suppliers. “The major prize of a five night honeymoon to Port Douglas will also be drawn after the parade. “This wonderful prize comes courtesy of Mantra Heritage Port Douglas and Travelworld Deepwater Plaza Woy Woy but don’t forget you must be present to claim the prize. “The first 100 brides through the doors will also receive a free copy of the Brides Diary Magazine. “Your wedding reception is perhaps

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the biggest and most important party you will ever throw. “It’s the one day for your families and friends to get together and celebrate, and for you to show them how much you appreciate them in your life. “It’s also a day that everyone close to you will remember forever. “So how can you ensure your wedding day is remembered as a fantastic celebration? “It all comes down to

planning, and lots of it. “Here at Ettalong Beach Club we pride ourselves on offering a flexible and friendly service. “All our packages can be customized to suit any style or budget and we are proud to keep our packages at a very affordable rate without compromising on quality, food or service. “The only thing we overlook is the beach,” said Ms Rew.

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Unidentiﬁed creature still a mystery

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n unidentiﬁed creature that washed up on Wamberal beach on Tuesday, June 25, is currently being studied by Quarantine in an attempt to identify it. The giant rat-like creature was examined by local environmental activist Mr Jake Cassar and has been described as similar to a brush tailed possum. Mr Cassar said he wasn’t sure it was a brush tailed possum, as it was “a little bit different”. “It has a very elongated skull, very, very long ears, very sharp teeth, much like a rodent and very humanlike hands and a long tail. ‘It is a very powerful, large creature. “I would love to think it’s something unusual or not

known, but I’m just really not sure. “There are many different views out there, but whatever happens, I have had a heap of fun and this thing has captured the attention and imagination of thousands,” said Jake. An answer from Quarantine was expected to be received on Monday, July 1, however, it was not available at the time Coast Community News went to press.

inal preparations are being made as Riverside Park gets ready to unveil its latest development on Friday, August 9.

The four-storey tower will become home to the new Reliance GP Super Clinic. “The Riverside Ofﬁce Tower currently paves the way for a greener future with optimum energy efﬁciency and guaranteed savings in light and power,” said Riverside Park proprietor Mr Matthew Gibbens.

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New weed endangers threatened species new exotic weed has been discovered on Saratoga Island Nature Reserve in Brisbane Water near Davistown.

The invasive weed known as Sicilian Sea Lavender (Limonium hyblaeum) has been known to displace native species in both South Australia and Victoria, but this is the ﬁrst time it has been found invading natural environments on the Central Coast. National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) acting regional manager, Mr Alan Henderson said that the weed was invading the important saltmarsh vegetation communities on the island. “The weed is displacing native plant species and it can lead to the loss of biodiversity and impact on these fragile and important communities. “Sea lavender is used in cultivated gardens, but

June 4, 2013

Prime Minister in Kariong to reafﬁ ﬁrm F3 upgrade P

rime Minister Julia Gillard joined Federal al Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese and Member for Robertson Ms Deb O’Neill in Kariong on Friday, May 24, to reaffirm reaffi firm Federal Labor’s $600 million plan to ease congestion and cut travel times along the F3.

The corridor is used by some 75,000 cars and 7,000 trucks a day, with freight volumes predicted to nearly double within the next two decades. The centrepiece of Federal Labor’s plan is $405 million to bring forward the construction of the “missing link” between the F3 and M2. As well as delivering smoother, quicker driving conditions, this new 7.7km dual two lane road tunnel beneath Pennant Hills Rd would also greatly reduce trafﬁc congestion through Sydney’s northern suburbs. The project will be

delivered in partnership with the NSW Government, which will provide the same amount of upfront funding. The balance of the required funding will come from the private sector, with the project expected to go to market within months. In addition to making the F3 to M2 Link a reality, Federal Labor’s plan also funds targeted improvements to tackle congestion and improve safety along the existing F3, including widening the section between Tuggerah and Doyalson, widening the section between Kariong and Somersby, upgrading

the Kariong Interchange and upgrading the Weakleys Dr ntersection. intersection. The staged delivery of these projects could begin as soon as next year and will be jointly funded by the Federal and NSW governments, with each contributing $195.8 million. The extensive upgrade of the road corridor between Sydney and Central Coast iss part of the much larger Federally-funded capital works program currently being rolled b i ll d outt across the th State. Media Release, 30 May 2013 Office of Julia Gillard PM

Federal Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister Julia Gillard, Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill and Department of Infrastructure and Transport representative Ms Lyn O’Connell

$13 million upgrade ofﬁcially opened he $13 million upgrade to the Central Coast Highway and Wisemans Ferry Rd intersection was fully opened to trafﬁc on Friday, May 24, two months ahead of schedule and on budget.

Minister for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal Mr Chris Hartcher said the intersection upgrade funded by the NSW Government would beneﬁt motorists by improving safety, reducing delays and lessening congestion. “This key intersection provides a major road link

between suburbs of the Central Coast and the F3 to Newcastle and Sydney,” Mr Hartcher said. “Importantly the upgraded intersection improves safety for motorists and cyclists by separating trafﬁc movements and minimising merges. “The upgrade has

extended the existing right turn lane and provided a second right turn lane from the Central Coast Highway into Wisemans Ferry Rd. “And in another beneﬁt to road users, the intersection has opened two months ahead of schedule.” Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein said work on

the intersection upgrade commenced in June last year and was carried out by Roads and Maritime Services. “Minor finishing work including improved street lighting, building shared paths, final line marking and median upgrades is expected to be completed in late July,” Mr Holstein said. “Traffic control and reduced speed limits will

be in place where needed to ensure the safety of workers, motorists and other road users.” Further features of the upgrade included an additional left turn lane from Wisemans Ferry Rd into the Central Coast Highway controlled by trafﬁc lights, a continuous lane on Wisemans Ferry Rd for southbound vehicles exiting F3, removing the need to merge, a right turn

bay from Wisemans Ferry Rd onto the northbound on ramp of the F3 to separate trafﬁc and an off road cycle path. “I thank motorists and nearby residents for their ongoing patience throughout the upgrade and while this essential ﬁnishing work is carried out,” Mr Holstein said. Media Release, 24 May 2013 Caroline Hutcherson, Office of Chris Hartcher MP

Coast. “We will engage bush regeneration contractors to undertake work to remove the weed,” Mr Henderson said. This will involve hand removal of the weed species and include measures to prevent the weed spreading or recolonising. The dumping of garden refuse into natural areas is one way that weeds can disperse, particularly close to waterways. The community is reminded to ensure they use appropriate methods for the disposal of garden refuse including green bins supplied by council.

its escape into natural bushland is devastating to environment and it has now become an invasive weed causing problems on the island,” Mr Henderson said. Coastal saltmarsh is listed under the Threatened Species Conservation Act as an endangered ecological community and provides important habitat for marine and terrestrial animals such as crabs, molluscs, insects and spiders. Fish species also use the area during tidal ﬂooding and many migratory wading birds use the areas for roosting and feeding. “Our priority is to rid the island of this weed to help the saltmarsh areas recover and ensure this important habitat is maintained for native species of the Central

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MoneyWise. “All work completed by the Gibbens Group remains on target in terms of budget and timeframes”, Mathew Gibbens said. While the majority of the ofﬁce tower is now leased, there are still some spaces available for sale or lease starting from 76m² in size. The next stage of development is the develo underway with already und the construc construction of the Masters Home 15,000m2 Ma Improvement and Medical Suites buildin building due for completion by December. Media release, M 12 Jul 2013 Matthew Gibbens, Matt Riverside Park R

Springﬁ ﬁeld Quarry Kibbleplex eplex funding rejected discussions discussion postponed

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osford Council has agreed to postpone discussions on the future of the Springfield field Springfi Quarry until a detailed report addressing community concerns can be provided.

A report will come back to Council outlining options for alternative sites for a resource recovery facility, options for the gradual rehabilitation of the site and the ownership of the land and adjacent parcels. Council will explore a number of alternatives for the use of this site, now and into the future, balancing the ﬁnancial impact of resource recovery activities and ensuring the environmental concerns of residents are addressed. The quarry was initially purchased by Council in 1997 and operated as a sandstone quarry supplying materials for some of Council’s road works. More recently, Council lodged a planning proposal for a Resource Recovery Facility on the site which caused wide spread community disquiet.

Cr Ward echoed Cr Morris’s views and said he didn’t understand why the quarry had to be located in a residential area. “It was very isolated in 1971, it is now very built up,” said Cr Ward. Cr Gabby Bowles said she understood the issue education The Learning and and for was better an emotional one for a of people. said Cr J Enterprise Centre proposal ourlot children,” Jeff “It’s fair enough that involved the establishment Strickson. they’d like to move on with their lives and get back A meeting will now be of a City Library and some of their tranquillity,’ with the newly ewly e business hub, teleworking requested said Cr Bowles. “But there is work that deputy prime rime facilities and a university elected will need to take place on this site to remediate minister Mr it. Anthony ony o presence. “That land as it is now is to asdiscuss why w The application for $7 Albanese not in a position it stands turned back overwas to not million in funding, to be theto beapplication our community. h it though matched by council’s $8.1 accepted “It’s quiteeven overgrown,” said Cr Bowles. eria e all the report essential criteria million contribution, was met The on rehabilitation, alternative and had support from the unsuccessful. sites and ownership of community. “It seems that once wider adjacent land will come back to Council later ts son Member forno Robertson again the Central Coast than September. said out on Springfieldmisses Quarry had been Open signifi Spacecant SchemeMs Deborah O’Neill s around since 1971 and (COSS) and the purchase 2013 she s likeWatts, all11 Jun locals, infrastructure that would that, Kaitlin Email, 11 Jun 2013 Springfield “is obviously a price reflected this. Gosford Council Media very different place provided now”. “Ibetter would likejobs to see thewas disappointed that the have Gosford Council Agenda “The purchase of return of the quarry to NM.2, 11 Jun 2013 Springfield Quarry was COSS and the community negotiated specifically for and put an end to this,” said inclusion in the Coastal Cr Morris.

osford Council has missed out on round four Regional Development Australia Funding (RDAF) sought AF) which had been A be n the Market Tow for the proposed Kibbleplex project in Town building in Gosford.

As a result of the deferment, the site will be inactive, with the exception of the removal of the current won materials and storage of material, until a ﬁnal decision is made. The decision to postpone

the discussion was not unanimous, with Crs Bob Ward, Hillary Morris and Vicki Scott opposing the amendment moved by Cr Chris Burke. Cr Morris, who starred the Notice of Motion, said

Nine Gosford residents receive top award ine residents of the Gosford area were recognised on the 2013 Queen’s Birthday Honours List released on Monday, June 10.

Terrigal resident Mr Clifford Smith received an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for service to medicine, particularly in Papua New Guinea, while fellow Terrigal

resident Mr Anthony Collins was awarded an OAM for signiﬁcant service to dentistry and to the community. Ms Evelyn France of Kulnura was awarded an

OAM for service to art and Ms Peggy Docksey was awarded an OAM for service to veterans and their families. Mr Bob Fraser of Holgate was presented with an OAM

for service to the community of the Central Coast and Narara resident Mr John Moriarty was awarded an OAM for service to cricket and the community of the Central Coast. Gosford resident Mr Raymond Southern was awarded an OAM for service to the community of Gosford

and Mr David Williamson, of Erina Heights, was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for service to the communities of Terrigal and Erina. Marine Rescue Central Coast unit commander Ms Patricia Fayers, of Wyoming, was one of 11 people to be awarded an Emergency

Services Medal (ESM). Email, 3 Jun 2013 Susan Fischer, Honours Secretariat

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funding for the project was successful. not successfu understand that the “I understa applications are awarded on merit by an independent Ms O’Neill. panel,” said M committed to the “I am comm ﬁght to fund Kibbleplex, a comprehensive answer to comprehensiv employment and Gosford’s emp needs. educational ne “I see it as a joint project with Gosford Council, and community partners. other commun proud of the I am pro that we have investment th brought to Gosford already broug

with the early rollout of the National Broadband Network. “New businesses are already relocating to the Coast to take advantage of the superfast and reliable broadband services available in the CBD. “We have also recently secured $2.3m for the Gosford TAFE to run the E-Links educational program, only made possible with the NBNEnabled Education and Skills Services Program. “Gosford City Council was awarded an additional $668,000 under round four of the RDAF for local community infrastructure.

“We are investing in regional Australia. “I welcome Chris Holstein’s public declaration of support for the project, and hope that funds from the State Government follow. “While this round of RDAF is over, I will continue to ﬁght very hard for the $7.5m being sought for this project. “I know how much it means to our community and the important message it will send to prospective investors that Gosford is open for business and open to opportunity,” said Ms O’Neill. Liberal candidate

for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks said she was also disappointed that the funding didn’t come through. “The Kibbleplex project would create badly needed new jobs and business and educational facilities in the centre of Gosford, but now the whole project is in jeopardy.” Gosford Council Agenda UM.4, 2 Jul 2013 Media release, 3 Jul 2013 Richard Mehrtens, Office of Deborah O’Neill Media release, 15 Jul 2013 Mary Doherty, Office of Lucy Wicks

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All things vintage at Kibble Park Paul Brasch, Gosford Business Improvement District Inc

he Gosford City Markets will again be held on Saturday, August 10, in Kibble Park with ‘All Things Vintage’ as the theme.

As well as the usual stalls which sell handmade and homemade products and fresh produce, this month’s market will feature vintage stalls, vintage cars, vintage fire engines and more. “We have been working very hard behind the scenes to put all manner

of vintage elements together for this market day,” said Gosford Business Improvement District (GBID) manager Mr Paul Brasch. “This is our first vintage theme for the Gosford City Markets to date and we have a feeling that it won’t be our last, it has been a lot of fun.” The market will also feature vintage rock and roll numbers performed by the Tezza and Wayne Duo on Kibble Park’s main

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T Regular Markets EVERY WEEKEND Ettalong Markets Cnr Schapper & Oceanview Roads, Ettalong Beach 9am4pm EVERY Saturday The Entrance Waterfront Art & Craft Markets Waterfront Plaza 9am– 4pm EVERY Sunday The Entrance Lions Club Markets The Entrance Cinema car park 8:30am–12:30pm Toukley Sunday Markets Coles car park off Yaralla Rd 7am –1pm Saturday August 10 Central Coast Craft Sale Art Studios, Gosford Regional Gallery 9.30am- 4pm Gosford City Markets Kibble Park Gosford 8am -1pm Niagara Park Market Day Niagara Park Shopping Centre 9am– 1pm Wyee Community Markets Wyee Hall Grounds 7am- 1pm Sunday August 11 Mangrove District Markets Corner Wisemans Ferry Road and Waratah Road 8am- 2pm Peninsula Waterfront Art & Produce Market Anderson Reserve 10am- 3pm

Saturday August 17 Green Point Monthly Market Day and Car Boot Sale Green Point Baptist Church 9am-2pm Terrigal Market Day 92 Serpentine Road 9am-1pm The Handmade and Boutique Market The Hive in Erina Fair 9am- 5pm The Entrance Farmers Markets Memorial Park, The Entrance 9am– 1pm Sunday August 25 Avoca Beachside Markets Heazlett Park Foreshore 9am-2pm Lions Club of Woy Woy Peninsula Monthly Markets Dunban Road Car Park 9am-1pm Mangrove Mountain Country Markets Cnr Wiseman’s Ferry Rd & Waratah Rd 9am- 2pm Saturday August 31 Church on the Hill Markets Anglican Church The Entrance 8am- 1pm Shelly Beach Markets Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College, The Entrance Campus 8am– 2pm Sunday September 1 Terrigal Wamberal Lions Club Car Boot Sale Terrigal Lagoon Reserve 9am-1pm

he Wyoming Community Market will return in September with a Special Spring Time Event to be held on Sunday, September 8, at the Wyoming Community Centre. The community family day will run between 9am and 2 30 pm, and feature a wide variety of stalls and events. John’s Reptile Awareness’ display will feature on the day, providing up-to-date information on snakes found around the Central Coast. Gosford Dog Paws will hold a meet and greet session, with some of their four-legged-friends who are looking for homes. Animal rescue service Nine Lives Four Paws Rescue will also hold a talk about the various jobs they do. MS sufferer Alison Bird

will also attend the market to raise awareness for her fundraising skydive which will take place on Sunday, November 10, at Warnervale airport. All funds collected from the dive will be donated to the MS Central Coast Branch. Stalls on the day will include Meegan’s Candles, Brian’s Orchids and Pots, Janelle’s Beautiful Bags, Chuck’s Kitchen of sauces and chutneys, Lyn and Des’ hand crafted jewellery, Dell’s handmade cakes, Bella Rowz hair accessories and Lyn’s All Natural Honey. The market will also host a sausage sizzle on behalf of Dance USA, to fund a young girl’s trip to the USA next year for her dancing.

Craft market to celebrate third birthday Melissa Garland, Handmade and Boutique Events

he Handmade Craft Market will hold a third birthday celebration on Saturday, August 31, at the Scholastic Stadium in Terrigal. The event will host over 80 stalls, with gold coin entry donations going towards the ‘Help Me, Rhonda’ cause. Rhonda is a woman who has been battling breast

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yong Council has recommended the Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP) approve a $16.8 million application for a new Ausgrid works depot to be constructed at Ourimbah.

Council is unable to completely sign off on the development because the value is more than $5 million, which means the JRPP will ultimately determine the application. Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton said the development would serve as Ausgrid’s base for the entire Central Coast. “The development will

be home to 288 full time staff and be in operation seven days a week, and 24 hours a day during times of emergency such as a natural disaster,” Cr Eaton said. The site covers 3.9 hectares and is on the corner of Ourimbah Creek Rd and the Paciﬁc Highway, on the F3 side. It has frontages on

both the Paciﬁc Highway and Ourimbah Creek Rd. The application describes the proposed development as a regional works depot, comprising a total ﬂoor area of more than 8,300 square metres. There are four main buildings proposed including an administration facility with a conference

room, service facilities including showers and lockers for ﬁeld staff, a vehicle servicing area with a wash bay, warehousing and storage and a recycling and waste collection facility. Car parking spaces have been provided for 188 general spots and 215 service vehicle spots. The administration building will be located on the most prominent area of the site, at the front of Ourimbah

Creek Rd and the Pacific Highway, while the site will be secured by a three metre fence. “The 288 jobs will be broken down into 74 office staff and the rest being field staff,” Cr Eaton said. “This again proves that council is working hard to attract this type of job creating investment to the Shire. “To have the regional base for Ausgrid located at Ourimbah is fantastic

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news for the Shire, and for employees and job seekers. “Council has overwhelmingly supported this development and recommended it for approval by the JRPP. “We will continue to work hard to create jobs for our residents, and bring this type of million dollar investment into the Shire.” Media release, 27 Jun 2013, Wyong Shire Council

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The initiative has taken its first step towards becoming reality, with council endorsing a Preliminary Project Plan which will develop a masterplan for the Council-owned land at Warnervale. “This is a unique opportunity for council and the community,” Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton said. Cr Eaton also said the initiative would benefit the young people of the Central Coast and create a huge boost for local employment and business. According to Cr Greg Best, the initiative would particularly benefit those who have to leave the Central Coast because their chosen disciplines of tertiary study are not available in the region. “We are not going to be an exporter of commuters,” Cr Best said. “One day, we are going to be an importer of employers.” Council has drawn on

successful international education-focused development, such as Education City in SouthEast Queensland and the Education City in Qatar, and envisions creating a regionally signiﬁcant integrated development. Key components of

the development would include a university campus for 7,000 students with an emphasis on science, engineering and technology based studies, a residential college for 1,500 students and retail, sport and recreation and language facilities for

students. It would also see the co-alignment of education with training providers and businessindustry groups, as well as the establishment of a business/industrial park which would integrate with the university campus and explore linkages for employment generation and research and development.

It is envisaged the development would employ 1,500 staff plus support services and retail providers. On a recent delegation to China, Cr Eaton visited the largest university city in the world in Wuhan, home to multiple university campuses and a total student population of over one million. “It was incredible to

see how this satellite city is thriving with the energy of all those students and how this ﬂows on to stimulate the local economy,” Cr Eaton said. “The spin offs extend to the tourism sector, with increased visits from the families of students and prospective students and university-based events.” The initial driver for investment in the proposed Warnervale precinct will focus on securing a university to anchor the development and attract complementary service providers and businesses. “On this front, we are already looking good with council having already received an expression of interest from a reputable international investor, which I think demonstrates that this is a viable project,” Cr Eaton said. “I’m very optimistic that we have the right conditions to transform higher education on the Central Coast.” An economic feasibility study will be completed by September 2013. Media release, 11 Jul 2013, Wyong Shire Council

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$120 million funding deal for the upgrade of Wyong Rd has been secured.

Highway intersection and we’re another step closer to getting underway with the environmental planning approval in place and the submissions report published,” said Mr Spence. Mr Webber said: “Some of the most common issues raised in submissions included impacts to properties, landscaping and urban design, pedestrian and cycle facilities, noise and vibration and potential overshadowing of

properties near the new intersection.” “As a result, the RMS has now made modiﬁcations to their design.” A further $1.6 million allocated this year will see further progress planning for Enterprise Dr, Mingara Dr and Tumbi Umbi underway. “It is likely that construction on the intersections at Mingara Dr and Tumbi Umbi will be undertaken as combined works, with

construction funding to be allocated in the 2014-15 budget,” Mr Spence said. “Wyong Rd is a major link from the F3 to Wyong, Tuggerah and surrounding coastal suburbs which makes this upgrade a priority and a key part of the O’Farrell Government’s commitment to improving traffic flow in the area.” Media release, 22 Jul 2013 Jim Lloyd, Office of Darren Webber MP

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Meet the Candidates forum was held on Monday, July 29, at Gosford Uniting Church which saw 170 people listen to the views of four local candidates from Robertson and Dobell. The Robertson candidates comprised Kate da Costa (Greens), Lucy Wicks (Liberal) and Deborah O’Neill (Labor), while the one Dobell candidate was Sue Wynn (Greens). Liberal candidate Karen McNamara sent an apology due to a prior commitment and the Labor candidate remains uncertain.

“The meeting was chaired by the Minister of the Gosford Uniting Church Rev. Greg Woolnough who guided the meeting with skill and wit resulting in a very happy and acceptable exchange of ideas,” said Forum Promotions Committee representative Mr Robert Grant. “He commented on the fact that all the candidates were women, which received an encouraging response from those attending. “People were able to ask questions of the candidates and opportunity was given later, over a cup of tea, to speak personally with them.

“As well, tables had been set up, in the church hall, by interested groups, including the Democratic Labor Party and the Palmer Party, with helpful information. “This was probably the first Forum of this nature held in conjunction with the forthcoming election. “Comments received afterwards expressed appreciation for this opportunity to see, meet, hear and ask questions of the candidates. “The public following and support for these forums is increasing, which is most encouraging,” said Mr Grant.

Community can get involved in BioBlitz David Legge, Killcare Wagstaffe Trust

he Central Coast BioBlitz will take place on September 6 and 7 in Bouddi National Park to celebrate biodiversity and mark Threatened Species Day which is held on September 7. Schools can get involved on the Friday and the general community on the Saturday. A BioBlitz is a snapshot over a limited time and a limited area of the species that live in a specific area. BioBlitzes let people get involved in the natural environment and aim to increase their awareness of and understanding for the environment. This event will bring together scientists,

naturalists, citizen scientists, students and volunteers working collaboratively to discover, identify and record the diversity of living things. There will be opportunities for the community to engage in field survey activities and, through monitoring

and recording entries into the Atlas of NSW Wildlife, contribute to the knowledge of the Bouddi Peninsula. The event is being coordinated by the Community Environment Network and the National Parks and Wildlife Service.

Sheldon Kidd, Kincumber Hotel

he king of rock ‘n’ roll is set to return to the Kincumber Hotel between August 16 and 18 for the Central Coast Elvis Festival.

Following on from last year’s success, the weekend will involve a variety of events including an Elvis Forever Show featuring ‘Ultimate Elvis’ winner Damien Mullin, an Elvis movies night, and a chance for fans to enter the Elvis Idol Karaoke competition. The festival will begin on the Friday with a selection of Elvis movies being shown on the big screen throughout the night. Saturday will showcase a free two hour musical tribute ‘The Elvis Forever Show’, starring Elvis act Damien Mullin, who has performed with the best 35 Elvis acts from around the world in a concert held at the Presley family home of Gracelands. The show portrays Elvis during his prime years, incorporating the jumpsuits, big voice and oozing charisma and charm that made Elvis Presley such a worldwide phenomenon. Budding Elvis impersonators will also get the chance to enter the Elvis Idol karaoke

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he Killarney Vale Australian Football Club will host its Heritage Round against Cardiff in what will be their last home game of the season on Saturday, August 10.

The match will double as the club’s official 35th Anniversary celebration and Past Players Day. The Premier Division Team will wear the clubs inaugural playing strip as a tribute to the club’s history. As match day sponsors, Bankwest will feature on the clubs guernseys alongside major sponsors Westfield and Hero Sushi. After the dust settles from the game day action, spectators are encouraged to stay at the club rooms to share stories with past and present players. All in attendance will also have the opportunity to take a piece of the history home with them at special post match auction. Football was first played on the Central Coast in 1971 when a club at Gosford competed in the Newcastle League.

Five years later the Central Coast Football League was formed comprising five clubs; only one of those in the Wyong Shire. It wasn’t until 1978 that sufficient interest was garnered to establish another, Killarney Vale, wearing a three coloured panel jumper of red, black and yellow. They were initially known as the Bunyips, the same motif of the CBA Bank who sponsored the jumpers. They started with one open age team and half way through the year, like other clubs, an U17 side. In 1979 they also filled a reserve grade plus an U15 team. The club played their home games at Don Small Oval. 1980 was the club’s first senior grand final which they lost but were successful in the following two seasons winning back to back flags in 1981-82. It was in 1982 that the club changed its colours to red and black, discarding their inane logo in favour of the Bombers. By this stage the club had ensconced themselves

at Adelaide St, constructing clubrooms, realigning the ground and funding the construction of a scoreboard and effective field lighting. They missed the flag by a small margin in 1983 but the club had grown to one of the strongest on the north coast of NSW fielding sides in all grades and conducting a four team U9 competition at Adelaide St of a Saturday Morning. The league was struggling so it was decided that three of the clubs which were fielding first and reserve, enter one open-age side only and a further openage team under another name. Killarney Vale chose Bateau Bay for the second side. After finishing runner up in 1985, the first grade won two further flags in 198687, the former undefeated premiers where they also produced the league medal winner and leading goalkicker, Mick Smith, who booted 232 goals. An additional two storey clubroom incorporating a canteen was constructed in 1986.

ound 18 of the Black Diamond AFL Cup competition on Saturday, August 10, will see a preview of the first week of the finals.

At No 1 Sportsground, league heavyweights, Newcastle City and Terrigal Avoca clash with the winner favourite to take out the minor premiership. These two teams have met twice this year, for one win apiece, albeit both have been played on the Central Coast. Terrigal Avoca will enter the game on the back of a bye, while Newcastle City suffered a one point loss to Cardiff, a similar fate suffered by the Panthers in Round 15. Terrigal Avoca are missing their coach, Chris Bishop, who will not be available for the rest of the year while midfielder Jay Lewis will also be missing due to a one game suspension. Newcastle City big man Jacob Dawes is again expected to be required by the Sydney Swans reserves and representative defender

Andrew Wilmott is still at least one game away from returning. Given the evenness of the teams, the one who makes the most of their opportunities is likely to get the points. This is an area that has let City down this year with their scoring accuracy running at just 49%, against a Terrigal Avoca defence which is averaging a league low of just 40 points per game, they will need to look to convert most of their scoring chances. At Adelaide St Oval, Killarney Vale will celebrate their 35th anniversary when they host Cardiff. With both teams wrapping up a finals berth in round 17, the pressure will be off somewhat. However, with both teams to meet again in the first Semi Final in a fortnight, each will be looking to gain psychological advantage. These two teams have only met once this year with Cardiff getting the points, however, not much can be taken from this result as it was played in terrible conditions.

Cardiff have been the form side of the competition of late putting together five wins in a row, including wins over both Terrigal Avoca and Newcastle City. Killarney Vale on the other hand are in solid form and also recorded a win over Newcastle City in Round 13 and enter the match on the back of a dour win over Warners Bay in round 17. In the final match, only pride will on the line when Warners Bay host Singleton at Feighan Oval. In First Division, all eyes will be on the clash between Wyong Lakes and Maitland at Don Small Oval. Maitland appeared to have a spot on the finals sewn up, however, four consecutive losses has left the door ajar for Wyong Lakes to grab an unlikely finals opportunity. Should Maitland win they will wrap up the finals spot, while a Magpies win would draw them level with Maitland, and take the final finals berth to the last round.

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On the Water

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Surf Lifesavers honoured at NSW Awards of Excellence Matt Miller, Surf Life Saving NSW

Black and Anido win Paddleboard World Championships Wyong Shire Council

yong Council l i f e g u a r d Terrene Black has taken out first place in the 17th annual Molokai to Oahu Paddleboard World Championships held in Hawaii on Sunday, July 28.

Donald Van Keimpema Masters Athlete of the Year after his outstanding results for the 2012-13 season. Paul received 19 gold, five silver and six bronze medals across prestigious surf sports events such as the 2013 Allphones Surf Life Saving State Championships, NSW Pool The Awards of Excellence Rescue Championships, acknowledge surf lifesavers Australian Surf Life Saving from throughout NSW who Championships, Branch have performed invaluable Championships and ILS public service as lifesavers, World Championships. administrators or trainers In addition, he also within the community. achieved an ILS World Masters Athlete, Initiative, Record at the SLSA Pool Surf Sports Official and Rescue Championships Outstanding Media Service in the 40-44 years 200m of the Year were all taken Obstacle Race, two ILS out by the Central Coast. world records and two Paul Lemmon of Terrigal Australian records at the SLSC once again took out ILS World Championships in

entral Coast Surf Lifesavers have achieved top honours at the annual Surf Life Saving NSW Awards of Excellence in Sydney on Saturday, August 3.

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FRI - 9 0336 - 0.31 0941 - 1.43 1530 - 0.43 2146 - 1.67

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MON - 12 0523 - 0.37 1145 - 1.49 1750 - 0.52 2352 - 1.43 THU - 15 0153 - 1.25 0754 - 0.50 1436 - 1.55 2118 - 0.52 SUN - 18 0533 - 1.31 1116 - 0.40 1752 - 1.81

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WED - 21 0210 - 0.10 0812 - 1.55 1403 - 0.23 2027 - 1.91

THU - 22 0254 - 0.11 0859 - 1.59 1455 - 0.23 2114 - 1.83

Aaron Camp Adelaide last year. program, ‘The Project’. ‘The Project’ initiative is Donald Van Keimpema of Shelley Beach SLSC was a participant-led endeavour awarded Surf Sports Official where participants learn of the Year in recognition of skills that are immediately to their his significant contribution transferrable through initiating towards the area of coaching clubs with commitment shown and implementing the key to officiating and official’s activities invoked through the program. educational development. These include He has officiated at many budgeting, local events and at all major networking, public speaking and social carnivals for many years. In this capacity he has media awareness. Additionally, the program worked both behind the scenes in an organisational this year took the participants capacity as well as played a to visit Arcadian SLSC in Far major role in many state and North Queensland to expose them to significantly different Australian titles. Donald has presented lifesaving challenges than and facilitated at many would be faced at the clinics, conferences and member’s own clubs. Through the program, courses not only at branch but also interstate and the branch has seen record engagement with the overseas. He has mentored many SLSNSW Youth Opportunity officials over a long period Makers Program with 18 of time and been a member applicants received. This initiative is set to of many working parties to continually improve surf improve member retention and engagement of this age sports. The Central Coast’s group and will provide for a Aaron Camp, was awarded platform to develop future Initiative of the Year for the leaders.

Ms Black has been a lifeguard for the past nine years and runs council’s lifeguard service based operations. The event is considered the most prestigious on the world paddleboard racing circuit and requires competitors to paddle a distance of 51.2 km between the two Hawaiian islands. The Toowoon Bay based lifeguard completed the gruelling course in five hours, 40 minutes and 40 seconds to win the open women’s division in difficult conditions. “I knew about an hour into the race that we weren’t going to be breaking any records,” said Ms Black, a former NSW surfing champion. “I thought ‘I’m just racing these girls and I need to make the most out of every bump’…but it was really tough.” Wyong Council’s Will

Anido also won the O40 division of the competition in Hawaii. Mr Anido has been a Wyong Council lifeguard since 1990 and is also based at Toowoon Bay. He finished third in last year’s event. “The successes of Terrene and Will in this prestigious event is a testament to the overall fitness and skills of council’s lifeguards,” council’s natural areas operations manager Mr Luke Sulkowski said. “It recognises the abilities of our lifeguards as elite watermen and women. “This is one of the reasons why the Wyong Shire Council lifeguard service has demonstrated the best safety record in Australia with no lives lost within two kilometres of line of sight of a flagged area. “The results of Terrene and Will build on other achievements earlier in the year where Soldiers Beach lifeguard Stuart Sohier was recognised as the National Professional Ocean Lifeguard of the Year and his Soldiers Beach co-lifeguard Scott Higgins was crowned National Professional Lifeguard Mission Champion.”

Terrigal wins NSW Pool Rescue Championships Alix Vanny, Surf Life Saving NSW

FRI - 16 0310 - 1.22 0902 - 0.50 1545 - 1.61 2233 - 0.44 MON - 19 0033 - 0.22 0630 - 1.40 1215 - 0.32 1846 - 1.89

APPROX. TIME LAG AFTER FORT DENISON Ettalong 40 min, Rip Bridge 2hrs - Wisemans Ferry 2 hrs 30 min, Koolewong 2 hrs 10 min

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errigal Surf Life Saving Club took out the NSW Pool Rescue Championships which took place at the Peninsula Leisure Centre on July 27 and 28.

Competitors from 24 clubs competed in events such as obstacle swims, manikin carries, line throws, medley relays and a simulated emergency response competition.

With the largest team in the competition, Terrigal dominated the Championships, achieving an overall point score of 487.5. Strong performances were delivered by Keelan Bridge, Rachelle King, Tim Schofield, Tom Simpson, Alessandra and Elyssia Gasparotto, Corey Fletcher, Savannah Wheeler, Lucy Hayes and Paul Lemmon. Local club Umina finished in fourth position with an overall point score of 126,

and strong performances from Claire Gaffney, Rachel Wood, Jemma Smith, Jasmine Darwin and Bronte Smith. Surf Life Saving NSW head coach Jeff Mowbray said he was hugely impressed with the growth of the event. “It was so great to see the development of this event and so many younger kids competing,” Mr Mowbray said. “Pool Rescue gives athletes who prefer

swimming over other disciplines a greater opportunity to participate in Surf Life Saving Competition.” Competitors under 18 also had the chance to be selected to travel to New Zealand as part of a NSW Development Team for the National Championships in October. The squad is yet to be announced.

August 8, 2013 - GRANDSTAND - P10

Umina competes at Netball NSW School’s Cup

Toukley Tennis Centre upgrade complete Wyong Shire Council

yong Council has recently completed a $60,000 upgrade to the tennis centre at Toukley in order to improve access to low cost recreation facilities for the community.

The upgrades at the centre, which has been operating for 38 years, include re-surfacing two synthetic grass courts and re-fencing the surrounds of the facility. Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton said council remained focused on developing opportunities for the community to participate

in sport and recreation by improving local facilities, programs and services. “These works will help keep the facility’s maintenance costs at a minimum, ensuring fees to play tennis remain affordable for our community,” Cr Eaton said. “We are committed to continue working with groups like Toukley Tennis Club to provide excellent sports facilities for locals.” Tennis coach Mr Allan McDonald, a long standing representative of the club, said he was delighted with the outcome. “Council has done a great job executing this project

and the end results are just fantastic,” Mr McDonald said. “Already we have more people using the courts and have had an increase in enquiries about coaching. “It’s a real credit to council and highlights what a great job they’ve done when we hear people talking about how good the courts look.” Toukley Tennis Club is now planning to apply for additional funding to improve the two asphalt court surfaces at the facility. To find out more about sport and recreation facilities in Wyong Shire, visit council’s website at www. wyong.nsw.gov.au/parks.

Lyn Davis, Umina Public School

mina Public S c h o o l participated in the Netball NSW School’s Cup held at Adcock Park in Gosford on Wednesday, July 24.

Roller Girls in finals of 5x5 U Championships Maddison Jones, Central Coast Roller Girls

he Central Coast Roller Girls will compete in the final of the 5x5 Roller Derby Championships at Penrith Valley Regional Sports

Centre on Saturday, August 10. The girls hosted and won the first round of the 5x5 games and continued throughout the competition undefeated. The Central Coast

Roller Girls will take on the South Side Derby Dolls to stake their claim for their first 5x5 Roller Derby championship and Roller Derby Supremacy.

Point Clare defeated by Gosford in netball competition Kate Lawson, Point Clare Public School

he Point Clare Public School girls’ netball knockout team was defeated by Gosford on Friday, July 19.

The Point Clare team were fresh off a three week break, but didn’t match up to Gosford whose early shooting precision secured an unattainable lead. “Special mentions this

game must go to Franny and Shireen who played great positional netball and were always free to pass to,” coach Kate Lawson said.

On the Court

Twenty-three teams from across the Central Coast participated in the new initiative which was designed to encourage participation in netball. “It was a very cold and windy day but the spirit of all competitors was high,” said Umina Public School netball

coordinator Ms Rebecca Rodwell. “Students could be found chatting to new friends, making up chants, learning the rules for some and creating set plays ready to take on their opponents. “The Umina teams, Mulloka and Ukamirra, did their very best each time they took the court. “Lots of positive encouragement could be heard from the sideline. “We had several players that had only played a

handful of netball games and they improved significantly throughout the day. “Thank you very much to all our parents who assisted with transport. “Thank you also to the wonderful students from Brisbane Water Secondary College and Terrigal High who umpired and scored all our games. “Congratulations girls on a fantastic effort and again representing Umina Public School with pride,” said Ms Rodwell.

Ettalong competes in Netball Gala Day Colin Wallis, Ettalong Public School

ttalong Public School’s netball team competed in the Netball Gala Day held on Wednesday, July 24.

“They played extremely well winning three of their games and drawing two,”

said Ettalong Public School principal Mr Colin Wallis. “Their behaviour and sportsmanship was outstanding. “Teachers from other schools commented on the sportsmanship after the games and we also received a phone call from a

parent from another school commending our students. “All students were exemplary representatives of our school and we are very proud of them,” said Mr Wallis.

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Lee Trethowan, Matthew Watts and Miro Perovic are all Coast singles champions Bob Bourke, Bowls Central Coast

u r i m b a h Lisarow RSL Bowling Club was the host venue for the running of the 2013 Bowls Central Coast Singles Championships held on Saturday, July 27.

After 33 ends of bowling it was Bruce Jewell of Terrigal that prevailed over Ettalongâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lee Trethowan in the Major Singles Final. Lee had defeated World Champion Aron Sherriff in the quarter-finals. With Bowls Central Coast president Max LeGuier doing the honours as marker, it was Bruce who jumped out of the blocks and won the first two ends for three shots. Lee replied with a four on end three to take a shortlived I-shot lead as Bruce answered with two shots on the next end to also gain a one shot lead, and again for only one end, as Lee

levelled the score 5-5 on end five. This set the pattern all the way to the 28th end as the lead swapped hands and the score was levelled six times. Lee put on a good display of draw bowling and was holding two to three shots on several occasions forcing Bruce to â&#x20AC;&#x153;killâ&#x20AC;? the end. However, with the score level at 24-24 on the 28th end, Bruce rattled off the required seven shots over the next five ends to claim the title with a win of 31-24 and will represent Zone 15 at the State Titles at East Maitland Bowling Club in October. At the presentation ceremony runner-up Lee Trethowan paid tribute to the greens preparation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The greens were running brilliantly. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Greenkeeper Nathan Malloy has done a fantastic job,â&#x20AC;? said Mr Trethowan. The experience of

Matthew Watts from Diggers@The Entrance was the telling factor in his 3118 win over relatively new bowler David Weige from Ettalong Memorial in the 2013 Bowls Central Coast Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Reserve Singles Final. David, a student of alternative medicine, has been bowling for the past 18 months and â&#x20AC;&#x153;rolls upâ&#x20AC;? at his club several days a week for up to three hours at a time, which has paid off with a good showing, at this level, against a player who has had previous Zone finals experience. There was not much between the two contestants in the early stages, with the score level at 3-3 on end three and 8-8 on end eight, until end 18 when David seemed to hit a brick wall. Matthew scored nine shots over the next eight ends to take a commanding lead which he held to the end, despite David rallying

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Bowls

Laguzza and Sheriff are Coast pairs champions Bob Bourke, Bowls Central Coast

he Ettalong M e m o r i a l Bowling Club duo of Tony Laguzza and Aron Sherriff emerged as the 2013 Bowls Central Coast Major Pairs Champions after a Finals match at Munmorah United Bowling Club on Saturday, July 20, against Brian Howe and Michael Stead from Halekulani Bowling Club.

Major Pairs winners Tony Laguzza on left with Aron Sherriff

Reserve Pairs winners Brian Brailey on left with Robert Taylor.

In the semi-final between the Ettalong Eagles pair and their grade one Pennant foes, Justin Shelley and Brett Pritchard from Avoca Beach Bowling Club, the Peninsula boys stung Avoca on the first end by scoring five shots, and raced ahead to lead 14-1 at end 10. The Avoca pair fared better in the second half of the game with Justin Shelley putting down consistently good lead bowls.

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Avoca went down to Ettalong 25-14 after 20 ends, with play not required in the last end. Ettalong was into the afternoon’s final. In the other semi-final, Brian Howe and Michael Stead from Halekulani were too strong for Wyong’s Appollo Birch and Mark Wheatley, taking out the match 25-15 and booking themselves a finals berth against Ettalong. After the lunch break the Major Pairs Final got underway and finished with a score of 23 shots to 16. With all four combatants displaying top quality bowls that drew applause from the spectators it was the Ettalong pair that once again clawed their way ahead to claim the Championship and valuable points on the Bowls Central Coast Player of the Year points score table. The 2013 Bowls Central Coast President’s Reserve Pairs Final witnessed the biggest turnaround of the day when Ettalong’s

Robert Taylor and Brian Brailey came from behind to overtake the Bateau Bay father and son team of Michael and Ray Peck to grab a 28-22 victory. Although Michael and Ray were leading 19-12 after end 16, the Ettalong pair unleashed a barrage that saw them overwhelm Bateau Bay and run away with the game and the title. It was a huge day for the Terrigal Bowling Club team of David Limbrick and Miro Perovic who stormed their way through the morning’s semi-final game with a big win (27 shots to 14) over Ettalong’s pairing of Danny McNeilly and John Roberts and so secured themselves a spot in the afternoon’s Final of the 2013 Bowls Central Coast Senior Pairs Championship. Meanwhile, on the next rink the other semi-final was an all The Entrance Bowling Club clash between their two teams of Mick Bell and David Buttery versus Peter McCarten

and Bill Constantine with Constantine getting the upper hand over his club mates and claiming a victory of 24 shots to 19 and the other place in the Final. The sun came out for the Final and so did the two teams from The Entrance and Terrigal but it was the Terrigal pair of Limbrick and Perovik that continued on their steamroller way as they did in the morning’s semi-final. By end 16 they were 17 shots (24-7) clear of McCarten and Constantine who then managed to cut the lead back to nine shots at the end, finally going down 11 shots to Terrigal’s 25. The winners in the three Pairs sections will join the other Bowls Central Coast winners in Singles, Triples and Fours to represent the Central Coast at the State Championship Finals to be held at East Maitland Bowling Club from October 12 to 19.

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Rugby League

Ourimbah continue their good form in round 15 Andrew Stark

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Brad Best competes in National Championship Tim McParlane Woy Woy Junior Rugby League Football Club

oy Woy Roosters 121s player Bradman Best has been selected to play for the NSW All Schools Rugby League Team at the National Championship in Perth which began on August 3 and will continue until August 11.

“The path to selection has been a long one for the Year 6 St John Baptist student, whose parents Tobin and Roger clocked up the kilometres to get Bradman to games and training,” said Woy Woy Junior Rugby League Football Club secretary Mr Tim McParlane. In May this year, Bradman trialled at Tuggerah and was selected in the Broken Bay team which covered all catholic schools from

the Northern Beaches and Central Coast areas. The victors then travelled to Bathurst, with Bradman trialling for two days before he was selected in the Polding team. In June, the Polding team competed in the State Carnival for three days against teams such as Sydney North, Sydney West, Sydney South East, Hunter and MacKillop. The Polding team finished third overall out of 14 teams, with Bradman scoring in every game and kicking seven goals from eight attempts. At the end of the carnival, a 34 player squad was selected for NSW with Bradman showing enough talent to be selected in the squad. The squad went into camp two weeks later at the NSW Academy of Sport in Narrabeen for five days

of extensive training three times a day, and trialling against Parramatta’s under14s representative side. Upon completion of the camp, when the parents arrived to pick up their boys, the teams were announced with Bradman being successfully selected in the first team at lock. “Bradman loved every minute of the camp and was excited with selection in the state team, but was totally exhausted after the gruelling five days, falling asleep before hitting the freeway on the trip home,” said Bradman’s mum Tobi. Bradman is joined on the trip to Western Australia by hid dad Roger and granddad Peter, with Peter under strict instructions to record all Bradman’s games for the rest of the family to enjoy on their return.

Rip Taylor appointed head coach of Wyong Roos Matt Lavin, Wyong Rugby League Club Group

Magpie prop Steve Bristow grinding out the metres during the win over Erina to a 30-6 advantage by half grounding out a 24-4 win time. over near neighbours The Playing their 100th games Entrance, Toukley followed for the Magpies, Ourimbah’s round 14’s upset victory over Jason Easton and Ben New Umina with a 40-12 spanking celebrated in style; both of the Northern Lakes managing to cross the stripe Warriors under floodlights at in the comprehensive win. Darren Kennedy Oval, Woy The result enabled Woy suffered their first loss Ourimbah to leap frog of the past two months when Kincumber into sixth beaten 36-34 by Wyong. place on the ladder; the In the final game, Umina Colts narrowly beaten by pushed into the nervous Two tries to leaping Magpie Alex Lash who competition leaders Terrigal nineties down on the beach, soared above the Eagles’ 10-7 in a gripping contest at the Bunnies racking up 18 tries in disposing of Central defence twice inside the MacKillop Oval. In other round 15 games, Wyong 96-4. opening 15 minutes set the tone for the afternoon and the Berkeley Vale Panthers Adam McEwen’s men raced shored up second spot after

u r i m b a h continued their recent run of good form, disposing of the fourth placed Erina 48-26 at Sohier Park during round 15 of the Central Coast Rugby League competition on Sunday, August 4.

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yong Roos have named incumbent NSW Cup Coach of the Year and Coach of the NSW Residents representative team for the last two years, Rip Taylor as head coach for season 2014-15.

Mr Taylor has had a long association with the Wyong club, coaching first grade in the Central Coast division competition for several years with notable success. He then moved on to coach, among others, Parramatta Eels and

Newcastle Knights reserve grade squads. Football Committee chairman Mr Phil Langley said the Roos were surprised by the quality of applicants for the position. “These applicants included a former NRL coach and several international players of some renown,” Mr Langley said. “The great work Paul Stringer, his players and support staff have done for this season has made people sit up and take notice. “Wyong Roos are now a prominent part of the rugby league landscape.

“Rip Taylor is a good fit for us as head coach. “He brings considerable experience and a wealth of ideas to the position. “The Board is confident that Rip will quickly build upon the strong platform established by Paul and is the man to take us where we want to be football wise over the next few years.” The Roos take on Cronulla Sharks on Saturday, August 3, at Leichardt Oval in Round 21 of the VB NSW Cup. The match will be televised live on Fox Sports 2 from 1:40pm.

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Union

Avoca Beach still on top Larry Thomson, Central Coast Rugby Union

efore a large crowd at Heazlett Park, Avoca Beach maintained their position at the top of the Central Coast Rugby Union competition ladder when they defeated Terrigal by 28 points to 18 on Saturday, August 3.

It was a tight match throughout and only a try in the final minutes of the match cemented the win. The first half went point for point for the whole 40 minutes. Terrigal led at the halftime break by 8-7 and both teams had real opportunities of victory. Both teams were able to cross for a single try in the first period and neither team was able to make a break on the opposition on the scoreboard. Both teams had several good players in the first half with Terrigal best served by halfback Doug Angus, on his

return from injury, number eight Rob Heads and inside centre Mitch Hirst. Lock Phil Heard was also strong both in the set pieces and in general play. Avoca Beach had several good contributors but none were better than flanker Sam Fortey, and backs Adrian Jones and James Latham. The second half opened up a little on the scoreboard. Avoca Beach were soon able to score a converted try to take the lead in the match by 14 points to eight. They increased that lead further and, by the midway point of the second half, were able to hold a handy 21-11 lead. It seemed at that stage

the match was theirs with time running out. However, Terrigal at this stage, played some committed rugby and were able to get back into the game. The visitors scored a converted try to reduce the lead to 21-18 and the match was up for grabs. Avoca Beach were able to secure the win in the final minute with a try, almost against the run of play. It was a good win to Avoca Beach and almost ensures them the Minor Premiership this year. The loss by Terrigal makes things difficult for them now to reach the semi-finals but they are still hanging on by

Central Coast Sevens to be televised Craig Morgan, Central Coast Sevens

he Fitness First Central Coast Sevens International Rugby Festival has signed a new partnership that will see the rugby sevens tournament broadcast into over 36 pubs, clubs and hotels within NSW along with live streaming of the event, taking the tournament to a global audience.

BarTV have signed on to film and broadcast the two day high impact rugby tournament. The tournament will feature some of Australia’s most famous rugby clubs taking on the might of international competitors from around Asia Pacific in both men’s and women’s

tournaments including four powerhouse teams from Fiji, the Kanto and Hakkaido Champion Rugirl 7 from Japan and a host of premier international competition. The festival has become known as a vibrant family fun day with cultural performances, international foods, music, market stalls and a variety of interactive activities to keep the family entertained. The game of Rugby Sevens is set for a period of growth heading toward 2016 as the game will feature in the Rio Olympic Games and will be one of the most popular sports in the 2014 Commonwealth Games to be held in Scotland. Women’s Rugby Sevens is now regarded as the

fastest growing team sport in the world. With the lure of a gold medal, the women’s game has enjoyed unprecedented interest and has become an attractive option setting the sport up for an explosion of popularity over the next three years. The Fitness First Central Coast Sevens will feature Australia’s premier women’s tournament regarded as one of the strongest in the Southern Hemisphere run directly alongside the prestigious men’s event. The Fitness First Central Coast Sevens will take place October 26 and 27 at Wyong Rugby League Club, Kanwal.

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a thread because of other results on the day. In a minor upset, Warnervale defeated Gosford by 44-7 at Woongarah Oval. Warnervale took control of the match right from the opening whistle and never looked in doubt of gaining what was a most meritorious victory. Within 20 minutes of the opening whistle Warnervale led by 20 points to nil, and by halftime had increased that lead to 30 points to nil. For Warnervale, no player was better than number eight Afele Tongia who simply controlled proceedings. He was able to cross for four tries in what was a most dominant individual performance. The Warnervale forward pack controlled possession for practically the whole match and on numerous occasions mauled the ball for metres and metres with Gosford unable to stop proceedings. Other players to perform for the home team were Kevin McNamara and Netane Tonga. Gosford simply had no answer on the day. Gosford flanker Andrew Moseley almost played a lone hand and was their

best player but even his efforts could not stop what was a great effort by the Warnervale team. The home side scored a further converted try early in the second half to lead by 37-nil and Gosford were then finally able to cross for their first points with a converted try. Warnervale led by 37-7 and the match was locked up. The win sees Warnervale into the semi-finals for the first time in their club history while, despite the big loss by Gosford, they are also assured of a spot in the Finals Series. In another minor upset, Kariong played well to defeat Ourimbah by 19-6 at Ourimbah Rugby Park. The loss by Ourimbah put them in a precarious position in fourth spot with two teams, Kariong and Terrigal, looming just behind. Ourimbah got away to a great start with two penalty goals to Ryan Pike and led by 6-0 early on. But that was to be there last point scoring for the match. Kariong were able to post 19 points in the remainder of the match while the home side remained scoreless. Kariong gained the lead

midway through the first half and led by 12-6 at the halftime break. Best players for Kariong were flanker Josh Botero, halfback Scott Hanley and prop Shannon Beavan. Ourimbah were best served by lock Tyler Jones and flyhalf Joel Wagner. Kariong scored the only points of the second half with a converted try and had jumped to a winning lead of 19-6. It was a most pleasing win by the Kariong team after some most disappointing losses in recent weeks, while Ourimbah will need to quickly get back onto the winning list if they are to make their mark in the big matches later in the year. The Entrance and Woy Woy played out a 17-all draw at Joseph Banks Oval. The Entrance had the better of the early stages of the match and went to a handy lead but it was Woy Woy who finished a little stronger and got themselves right back into the match. Both teams scored three tries and there was obviously nothing between the two sides. The Woy Woy team did have a chance to grab victory with a penalty shot at the final whistle but it went astray. Best player for The Entrance was lock Luke McLenaghan, while Russell Hughan and Nick Valentine both performed well. Woy Woy were best served by Blake Batton and Paul Vulavusa.

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Football

Central Coast Football celebrates 50th anniversary Alistair Kennedy, Central Coast Football

Futsal champions at Wyong Christian Community School Ian Liney, Wyong Christian Community School

he Open A Boys futsal team from Wyong Christian Community School were named overall Champions for their grade in the Secondary Zone Futsal Gala Day held at Newcastle

entral Coast F o o t b a l l celebrated its 50th anniversary with a celebratory dinner and presentation held at the Mingara Recreation Club on Saturday, July 27. Nearly 370 guests packed the auditorium to see five of the Central Coast’s most outstanding players become the inaugural inductees into the newly-formed Central Coast Football Hall of Fame as well as the launch of a

422 page full-colour book detailing the history of soccer from the early 1950s through to the present day. Guests at the dinner included the mayors of both Wyong Shire and Gosford City Councils, Doug Eaton and Lawrie McKinna, Football NSW chairman Greg O’Rourke and representatives from the Central Coast Mariners including chairman and Group general manager Peter Turnbull, director and owner Michael Charlesworth, head coach Sponsored by

Graham Arnold and one of the club’s most popular players, Patrick Zwaanswijk. The five Hall of Fame inductees, who all began their playing careers as juniors with Central Coast clubs before progressing to higher levels, are Damien Brown, Andrew Clark, Renaye Iserief, Andrew French and Dale Eggleton. Written and produced by Alistair Kennedy and Kevin Best, ‘The History of Central Coast Football’, is the culmination of nearly three years of research undertaken by a sevenman history committee established by Central Coast Football in 2010. The book comprises a chronological coverage of each season from 1963 through to 2012 including junior and senior men’s and women’s club and representative competitions; expanding to cover the success story of the Central Coast Mariners from 200506 through to their triumph in the 2012-13 A-League grand final. There are also extended profiles of the five Hall of Fame inductees, Life Members and other notable contributors, concluding with 75 pages of comprehensive records and statistics. Central Coast Football (originally the Central Coast Soccer Association) was formed in 1963 with five constituent clubs, 19 teams and 230 registered players. This year, there are 23 clubs ranging from Gwandalan in the north to Umina in the south with nearly 13,000 players making it the third largest football association in Australia.

The Open A team managed to defeat Green Point, Charlton, Maitland and Belmont to gain entry into the Grand Final as the minor premiers, where they defeated Belmont 4-3, securing them the overall

Champions title. Three other teams from the Wyong Christian School also competed in the Gala. The Open B boys team managed to secure third place overall. The 15A and 15B boy’s teams achieved the runners up and fifth place position respectively.

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entral Coast M a r i n e r s ’ players Michael McGlinchey and Joshua Rose and former Mariners’ player Pedj Bogic were members of the Foxtel A-League All Stars that was defeated 5-1 by Manchester United

at ANZ Stadium on Saturday, July 20. After their shock defeat to a Thailand All Stars side a week pervious, the Red Devils weren’t going to be caught cold twice and gave more than 83,000 fans in Sydney something to remember. Pedj Bojic forced United keeper Lindegaard into a save on 27 minutes after

combining well with Broich but soon after United doubled their lead. United’s Welbeck should have had his second goal soon after when he broke through and rounded Covic, but former Mariner Michael Beauchamp got back to clear the goal-bound effort away to safety.

Mariners team up with Coast Shelter

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entral Coast Mariners have announced Coast Shelter as the first of five Official Club Charity Partners for the 2013-14 Hyundai A-League season.

Coast Shelter is a notfor-profit charity based on the Central Coast which provides accommodation and support programs for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The charity has been operating for over 20 years and provides accommodation to over 150 men, women, families and youth every night. While the Mariners and Coast Shelter have worked on a variety of initiatives in the past, this is the first time the two organisations have formed an official partnership. Coast Shelter’s Vicki de Carle said working regularly

in unison with the Mariners is set to benefit the lives of many of the Central Coast’s disadvantaged individuals and families. “To have the Mariners nominate Coast Shelter as an Official Charity Partner for the 2013-14 season will make a difference to so many lives,” Ms de Carle said. “The Mariners’ support will bring awareness, and with that comes understanding and much needed funds.” The partnership between the reigning A-League champions and Coast Shelter will kick off on Friday, August 9, when star players Matt Simon and Zac Anderson, together with members of the club’s administration staff, sleep outside at the Australian Reptile Park. Coinciding with Homeless Persons Week, Coast Shelter’s Zoo and Snooze evening will take executives,

business owners and other locals out of their comfort zone for an evening to help raise awareness of homelessness on the Coast. Central Coast Mariners Group general manager Mr Peter Turnbull said the club is delighted to have partnered with an organisation that is unwavering in its commitment to the wellbeing of the people of the region. “Coast Shelter is a wonderful organisation, one that I have discovered provides over 50,000 meals every year at no cost to homeless individuals around the Central Coast,” Mr Turnbull said. “Naturally, we are very pleased to be able to use our club’s profile to support Coast Shelter and disadvantaged people around the region.” For more information on Coast Shelter, visit www. coastshelter.org.au.

August 8, 2013 - GRANDSTAND - P4

Mariners

Mariners in preparation to defend Championship Central Coast Mariners Media

entral Coast Mariners will travel overseas and to a number of regional destinations in NSW over the next three months as astute mentor Graham Arnold prepares his squad for the Club’s Hyundai A-League Championship defence.

The Hyundai A-League’s Mariners will commence their pre-season match

schedule locally on Tuesday, August 27, against the NSW Premier League’s Central Coast Mariners Academy at Pluim Park, Lisarow. A further three games will follow in late August and early September, before the Mariners jet abroad to compete in the 2013 Menpora Cup in the Republic of Indonesia. At the invitation of Indonesian-based match promoters, the Football Association of Indonesia and the Indonesian Government, the Mariners will initially

compete in Group B of the eight-team tournament. Group B of the 2013 Menpora Cup will be based in the East Javan city of Malang, and will feature Indonesian Super League heavyweights Arema Indonesia, Persipura Jayapura from West Papua, and Persiba Bantul from Yogyakarta. Group A of the 2013 Menpora Cup will be based in the city of Bandung, and will include popular local club Persib Bandung, the Hyundai A-League’s

Sainsbury and Duke play for Socceroos in EAFF East Asian Cup Central Coast Mariners Media

Adelaide United, Sriwijaya FC from South Sumatra, and the Indonesian U23 National Team. The winners of each group will compete in the Final, worth US $75,000 to the victor. Central Coast will round out their pre-season schedule with a clash against Newcastle Jets at Scully Park, Tamworth on Sunday, September 29. Mariners’ boss Arnold said he believed a good schedule of matches has been put in place to ready

entral Coast Mariners’ stars Trent Sainsbury and Mitchell Duke travelled to Korea Republic on Wednesday, July 17, as part of Holger Osieck’s Socceroos squad for the 2013 EAFF East Asian

Cup. Sainsbury and Duke had been in camp with the Socceroos for two weeks prior as the German mentor went about preparing his players for Australia’s first ever participation in the tournament. The Socceroos played their first match of the EAFF East Asian Cup against the host nation,

Korea Republic, on Saturday, July 20, which saw a nil-all draw. The second match, played on Thursday, July 25, against Japan saw a 3-2 loss for the Socceroos. The final match was played against China PR on Sunday, July 28, with the Socceroos defeated 4-3.

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Tamworth. “The priority for us, as it always is, will be getting minutes into the legs of as many players in our squad as possible so we’re in a strong position physically, mentally and tactically come round one against Wanderers.” Central Coast Mariners will commence their Championship defence at Gosford’s Bluetongue Stadium against Grand Final foes Western Sydney Wanderers on Saturday, October 12, from 5:30pm.

Brent Griffiths signs extension with Mariners Central Coast Mariners Media

ersatile defender Brent Griffiths will remain with the Central Coast Mariners for another campaign after he signed a one-season extension with the Club on Monday, May 27.

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his squad for season nine of the Hyundai A-League. “From a football perspective we’re very happy with the schedule of games that has been arranged for the team,” Arnold said. “We have the chance for locals to see the team in action against Mariners Academy, Spirit FC and Bankstown, will get the opportunity for a camp style situation in Indonesia, and will enjoy taking the Club’s brand to major regional centres in Bathurst and

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P3 - GRANDSTAND - August 8, 2013

Partnership to see sporting scholarships in USA

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he Central Coast Academy of Sport (CCAS) has entered into a new partnership with AUS Recruit, an Australian-based company that sources American university sporting scholarships for aspiring Australian athletes.

“Our alignment with these two academies is significant,” said AUS Recruit national manager Mr Mick Ellison. “It creates the opportunity for a sporting and educational pathway for hundreds of young athletes in this region of NSW. “The Central Coast Academy of Sport is already recognised as one of the most successful breeding grounds for Aussie sports stars. “Their association with AUS Recruit now opens up a whole new field of dreams.” Mr Ellison said AUS Recruit was established to create a clear pathway between young Australian sportspeople and the numerous university sporting scholarships available in the

United States. “The opportunity for sporting scholarships in the USA is nothing new, but we believe the system in the past was too vague and ad hoc,” he said. “What we have done is provided a clear system where athletes, and their families, can have a clear appreciation of what is available and how they can apply. “The key advantage to the American university scholarship system is that athletes can follow their sporting dreams, but also achieve a tertiary education that assures them of a career post-sport.” Mr Ellison said many young Australian athletes did not realise that they fitted the criteria for a sports scholarship. “These scholarships are not just for the elite,” he said. “Depending on the sport and the individual, some athletes will successfully apply for a scholarship without having represented their chosen sport at state level. “What AUS Recruit can do is answer all the questions. “Education is a key component of these

scholarships. “Sure it is about the athlete getting expert coaching and being a part of a constant high-standard competition, but it is also about successfully pursuing the university degree that will set him or her up for life.” Mr Ellison said the partnership with the Central Coast Academy of Sport allowed athletes within the academy the opportunity to step directly from high school into a university sporting scholarship in the United States. “Athletes at the academy will be constantly updated and informed and given the best possible chance of obtaining a USA sporting scholarship,” he said. Founded in 2004, the CCAS offers a total of 13 high performance sporting programs including AFL, athletics, basketball, football (soccer), golf, lawn bowls, netball, rugby league, rugby union, surfing, swimming, triathlon and future stars, which is an individual scholarship program providing development and support to athletes in a range of different sports that sit outside the programs on offer through the CCAS.

Donnica Clarke Foundation held annual gala dinner Garry Mensforth, Donnica Clarke Foundation

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ophie Hoyle from Point Clare Public School has won two medals at the Northern NSW Interschools Championships for snowboarding.

he Donnica C l a r k e Foundation held its annual gala dinner on Saturday, August 3, at The Mingara Showroom.

Sophie began skiing when she was only 3-yearsold, later deciding to move on to snowboarding. Running impressive times in the Snowboard Grand Slam, Sophie was rewarded with a silver medal, beaten by last year’s Australian Champion. Sophie also obtained a bronze medal in the Snowboard Cross event, a race involving a series of features such as jumps and beams. After two snowboard podium finishes, Sophie has now qualified for the NSW State Championships which will be held in August later this year.

The aim of the Foundation is to raise and distribute funds to support young athletes in the form of annual scholarships and one-off payments for those suffering hardship as a result of chasing their sporting goals. Foundation patrons and founders Anthony and Kerrie Clarke said they were humbled by the support of the Central Coast sporting and business community and everyone who had donated prizes, money and their time to the Foundation. “In particular, we wish to thank our major sponsors Mingara and Eagles Plumbing, who have supported us from day one

and are sponsoring the gala dinner again this year,” Mr Clarke said. “As parents, we understand the sacrifice and cost required to support our children’s sporting dreams and we are proud the Foundation has been able to assist the 41 athletes to this date and the countless number who we will assist in the future,” Mrs Clarke said. “We sincerely thank

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Central Coast Women’s Hockey performs well in Armidale Sue Anderson CCWHA

he Central Coast Women’s Hockey Association (CCWHA) had a successful championship at the recent Half-State Masters.

Three CCWHA teams travelled to Armidale on July 26 to compete in the three days of hockey. All 44 players played well with two of the teams declared winners of their divisions. In the O35s, Central Coast defeated Maitland 1-0, winning the Colleen Quinn Trophy. In the O40s, Central Coast defeated Macarthur 3-0, winning the Barbara Osmond Trophy. The third CCWHA team, O50s placed seventh out of the 12 teams. Masters State Championships 2013 Armidale

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Council agrees to three year $360,000 partnership with Mariners Gosford Council Agenda SF.13

osford Council has entered into a three year partnership with the Central Coast Mariners Football Club and will provide $120,000 in sponsorship each year to the club as part of the agreement.

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Touch football teams compete in championships Brenton Luchow, Central Coast Adventist School

he Central Coast Adventist School junior boys’ and junior girls’ touch football teams competed at the Central Coast Regional Touch Football

Championships at Adcock Park on July 30. Undefeated in their round games, the boy’s football team lost in the semi-final game against a strong opponent. The team still managed