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Tesch on top for Australia at Paralympics

by Jacqueline Chartres

iming is everything and Australia’s Skud 18 crew couldn’t have asked for anything more on day four of the London 2012 Paralympic Sailing Regatta on Portland Harbour.

After a long day of competition, which included two abandoned races, Daniel Fitzgibbon and Liesl Tesch came off the water exhausted, but with spirits high after finishing second and first in the day’s two races. “It was a long day waiting for the wind, we had two false starts as the wind kept changing, but we had a really good day,” said Fitzgibbon. “Liesl and I were on fire, we played with the fleet a lot and sailed people back a bit.” In race one the Aussie crew looked to be in trouble

when they went around the top mark in second last position but that was due to the changing wind and luckily for the duo, the race was abandoned and restarted. Fitzgibbon and Tesch have only been sailing together since 2011. With just three races left in the competition (at the time Grandstand went to press) Australia sit in first place with a handy four point lead over the USA who are second on a count back from Great Britain. “We’re in sync as a team, and finally I’m in sync with what I need to be doing out on the water,” said Tesch of Woy Woy. “Every single race I get a better understanding of sailing and what my responsibilities are about,” said Tesch. “Historically, we perform better at the end of a regatta.”

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entral Coast Olympic gold medallist Tom Slingsby will be presented with the Keys to Gosford City in a welcome home celebration to be held at the Gosford Waterfront Reserve on Saturday, September 8.

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Tom’s contribution to the sport of sailing at both a national and international level. Tom, who began sailing at the age of eight, was named World Sailor of the Year in 2010, won five World Championships in the space of six years and most recently, won Olympic gold in the Men’s Laser event at the 2012 London Olympic Games. Gosford mayor Cr Laurie

Maher said this award was recognition of Tom’s momentous achievement winning Olympic gold. “Tom is a fantastic representation of the Central Coast spirit and is proof of the success that can come about as a result of hard work and dedication. “The Central Coast is lucky to be fringed by fantastic waterways, so it is no surprise that we have a vibrant and diverse sailing

community producing world class sailors. “Tom’s success is an inspiration to other budding sailors and serves to highlight the wonderful range of water sports on the Central Coast. “Having been considered amongst the best in the world for several years, it is wonderful to see Tom’s success culminate in Olympic gold at the London Games; awarding him the

Keys to the City is just one way that we can recognise this achievement,” said Cr Maher. Cr Maher said this award not only recognised Tom’s sporting efforts but also acknowledged his success in lifting the profile of the Central Coast around Australia and the world. “On behalf of Gosford City Council, I would like to congratulate Tom on his achievements in his

chosen sport and wish him continued success into the future. “We are proud to have him represent our region and put Gosford City on the map in the international arena,” said Cr Maher. Tom Slingsby’s Welcome Home Celebration, where he will be awarded the Key’s to the City, will take place at the Gosford Waterfront Reserve.

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Wildlife corridor formally opened after 10 years new wildlife corridor to the larger community. “If you have the vision and can share the vision, then everything changes. “You actually make the community vision more empowered because it can believe in itself and can convince governments. “People who come to Pearl Beach can then take that back to their communities and say ‘Look, they can make it happen, they can create a whole community around the environment.’ “All sorts of people from all different walks of life can feel as though they can make a contribution which allows continuation from one generation to the other.” The August 19 event also coincided with the 36th anniversary celebrations of the Arboretum which was founded in 1976. Email, 21 Aug 2012 Esther Beaton, Crommelin Native Arboretum Photo: Duncan Bridel

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the performance of the Council and its delivery of services, ﬁnancial and management plans and its annual budget. The work of Councillors is voluntary and a small allowance is paid to compensate them for the cost of attending the many Council meetings and carrying out their civic duties. Each September the Council also elects one of its members to the ofﬁce of mayor. The mayor chairs all Council meetings and is chief spokesperson and civic leader. Candidates for the Gosford Council local government elections were asked to provide 250 words about what they have done and will do for Gosford. See pages 5-9 for their responses.

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Union personnel, including media reports regarding the police investigation into Kathy Jackson, further vindicate my position that the FWA investigation and report were grossly deficient and inaccurate. “While KPMG says it could not ‘identify any indications of potential interference in the HSU investigations’, KPMG also says FWA VicePresident Lawler’s records were not made available. “This finding by KPMG therefore, must be left open, given the investigation by Victorian Police into this matter,” said Mr Thomson. Email, 31 Aug 2012 David Gardiner, Office of Craig Thomson, MP

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investigations says the security arrangements over documents were inadequate. “In my response to FWA, I indicated that documents that existed that would clear me had gone missing or were destroyed. “KPMG’s review conﬁrms this. “I have said on many occasions that FWA did not consider all relevant documents and evidence. “This position is also vindicated in other ﬁndings, that: ‘FWA did not consider all potential sources of information…’, and that ‘FWA did not have protocols in place for the collection and retention

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investigation standards and procedures, document and case management protocols and insufficient appropriately qualified and experienced personnel. “When you consider that the investigator based his conclusions on blatant assertions, this review by KPMG makes a complete mockery of the so called investigation by FWA. “Right from the outset, I have said that the investigation by Fair Work Australia was flawed. “This review confirms my concerns. “One of the many findings dealing with deficiencies in the conduct of the FWA

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“I am vindicated” said Craig Thomson The review by KPMG was initially commissioned after concerns were raised that FWA were taking too long to investigate financial mismanagement issues. “The spurious allegations and claims against me in the findings of the Fair Work Australia report have been completely discredited by the KPMG review,” said Mr Thomson. “I am vindicated and the FWA report is totally discredited. “The key findings of the KPMG review are that the investigations by FWA were hampered by the absence of relevant

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Where to vote

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osford residents are required to vote for their preferred local government candidates on Saturday, September 8.

There are 41 candidates contesting the Gosford Council election. These are made up of two groups of independents, Labor, Liberal, Central Coast First, Central Coast Greens and two independent candidates. The city of Gosford covers an area of 1029 square kilometres, stretching east to the Tasman Sea, south to the Hawkesbury River, west to the Judge Dowling Range, and north to meet the Cessnock and Wyong Shires on a border through Kulnura, Lisarow and Forresters Beach. Gosford Council comprises 10 councillors who are elected for a four year term to direct and control the affairs of the Council, in accordance with the Local Government Act. The councillors review

Slingsby to given keys to the city entral Coast Olympic gold medallist Tom Slingsby will be presented with the Keys to Gosford City in a welcome home celebration to be held at the Gosford Waterfront Reserve on Saturday, September 8.

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Former mayor Robert Bell, Arboretum president John Greenway, former Arboretum president Phil Westlake and Patron Carol Serventy

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affect the adjacent University of Sydney research station as well as the arboretum. Plans were made to try to acquire the 10 hectare parcel of land for environmental protection as a wildlife corridor, joining two areas of bushland. After years of negotiations, Gosford Council acquired half of the land. The site was formerly a farm but, for the last seven years, Arboretum volunteers have been planting native shrubs and seedlings, particularly those indigenous to the area and favored by local wildlife. After the acquisition in 2002, there followed 18 months of clearing the area, creating fire trails and paths and adopting a landscaping strategy. Plantings included 750 major canopy trees, along with 104 understorey trees, 440 ground cover plants, and over 7500 tubes of native grasses. In his short keynote speech, Mr Bell emphasised the important role of the Arboretum and its

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Arboretum patron Ms Carol Serventy cut the ribbon on Sunday, August 19, and formally opened the tract of land. Ms Serventy’s late husband, Vincent Serventy, was one of Australia’s most outspoken wildlife conservationists who also resided in Pearl Beach and advocated the corridor. Former Gosford mayor Mr Robert Bell was there to help honour the event which he himself helped set in motion in 1991. Others present included Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill and Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein, as well as representatives from the National Parks and Wildlife Service. Plans for a wildlife corridor first began when it was discovered that proposed development of private land could negatively

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Teigan is sixth best 50 metre swimmer

CCAS thanks Councils Central Coast Academy of Sport media

he Central Coast Academy of Sport has acknowledged both Wyong and Gosford Council’s support of the Academy.

Since the Academy of Sport’s establishment in 2004, Wyong Council and Gosford Council have both provided support towards the Academy’s sporting programs and development of local athletes. “The CCAS has received wonderful ongoing support from Wyong Shire Council and Gosford City Council since our early beginnings. “Under the leadership of Bob Graham and Laurie Maher, respectively, sport in general on the Central Coast has benefited greatly through the financial support and provision of services from both councils”, said Central Coast Academy of Sport managing director Ian Robilliard. “Cr Graham has been a great friend of the Academy of Sport. “Sport is a vital aspect of the Central Coast community

and Bob is certainly understanding of this, most specifically through his role on the Mariners board of directors,” said Robilliard. Cr Graham shall once again contest Saturday’s elections for a seat on the Wyong Council, while Laurie Maher will step away from council duties in order to commit more time towards his family. “Bob has done an excellent job as a member of the Wyong Shire Council for a number of years now. “His leadership and vision for the area certainly makes him a strong candidate for re-election. “We wish Laurie all the best for the future. “With his [Maher’s] stepping down, we’re also looking forward to working with the newly elected council,” said Robilliard. Local council elections will be held across NSW this Saturday, September 8. Wyong Shire Council elections, specifically, will also include a referendum to decide upon how future mayors of the council shall be chosen.

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eigan Van Roosmalen, of Bateau Bay, has placed sixth and seventh in her swimming events at the 2012 Paralympics in London.

Teigan finished sixth in the women’s 50 metre freestyle S13 final on day three with a time of 29.40 after she finished third in her heat with the same time. She finished seventh in the women’s 100 metre freestyle S13 final with a time of 1:04:87 after she finished fourth in her heat with a time of 1:04:31. Teigan was born with Ushers Syndrome, a hereditary disease affecting her hearing, and was the youngest person in the world to receive a cochlear implant. She also has retinitis pigmentosa. Her disability does not cause her any trouble and it gave her the chance to compete at the 2005 Deaf Olympics.

Teigan competed at the 2008 World Cup in Manchester and won two

bronze medals. Later that year at her first Paralympic Games in

Beijing, Teigan made the final in four of her six races and set several personal bests. She had to deal with the ignominy of missing the start of the 400 metre freestyle event after her starting light ran out of battery, forcing the race to be restarted. Based at the AIS in Canberra, she returned solid results in the lead up to London 2012. After recovering from a shoulder injury in 2008, Teigan cut more than a second off her personal best in the 100m butterfly in winning bronze at the 2009 World Cup meet in Manchester. Since then, Teigan has continued to excel, including a standout meet at the 2011 Para Pan Pacs, where she won one gold, one silver and two bronze medals. After London, Teigan is planning to practice massage in the capacity as a chiropractor or physiotherapist.

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Green Point athletes compete in CSSA Carnival

Bluetongue voted best spectator ground

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n a recent poll conducted by Rugby League Week, fans were asked, “What is your favourite ground to watch footy at?”

“It’s no surprise to us that Bluetongue Stadium was voted No.1,” said Bluetongue Stadium managing director Ms Monique Marks. “We know our stadium is the best viewing ground around, it doesn’t matter

hirty Green Point Christian College students travelled to Blacktown in the week of Monday, August 20, to compete at the Christian Schools Sports Association (CSSA) Athletics

Carnival. The school had four relay teams competing on the day with the junior girls placing second in their race, qualifying the for the Combined Independent Schools (CIS) athletics carnival. Other notable achievements were Ben

Dufficy who finished third in his 100m race and Liam Ferguson who also finished third in the 11years boys 800m Joshua McGillivray blitzed the field in his 400m, winning by 30m with a time of 1:04:00 and Jess Plater finished third in the 12 years girls high jump.

where you sit even the furthest corner of the grandstand you are still so close to the action,” she said. Combining with the up close experience, Bluetongue Stadium has earned a reputation as one of Australia’s most picturesque venues overlooking the beautiful Brisbane Water. Ideally located, the stadium is only a few minutes’ walk from the train line and easy access to the

venue is just some of the features. Bluetongue Stadium is home to the Central Coast Mariners and has played host to numerous events over the past 12 years including, International Football, Rugby Union and Rugby League, National Rugby League, Hyundai A League, boxing, motorcross, concerts, festivals, open air cinemas as well as a multitude of local sporting and community events.

Walgett Sister City tournaments by Gosford Council Media

he annual Walgett sister city League and Netball competition was held last month as part of an on-going Sister City relationship between Gosford City and Walgett Shire.

The popular sporting exchange sees local students from within the Gosford Local Government Area (LGA) travel to Walgett to compete in knockout Rugby League (Ricky Walford and George Rose Memorial Shields) and Netball (Jenny Wright Shield) tournaments. This year the Ricky Walford Shield celebrated its 20th anniversary.

The competition featured teams from Gosford, Moree East, Coonamble, Toomelah, Wee Waa, Boggabilla-Mungindi combined, Lightning Ridge and Walgett St Joseph’sGoodooga combined. To kick off the week, a street parade was held through Walgett with over 250 students and local community members taking part. Gosford Council’s Aboriginal education officer Mr Keith Hall said that the exchange enhanced local Aboriginal student’s education and development. “The trip was an opportunity to enhance student’s confidence and cultural affirmation while also allowing them to participate in a team environment.

“Outside of the competition the students visited the Aboriginal Cultural Centre and enjoyed storytelling and other workshops with local community members. “Each competition was hotly contested and thoroughly enjoyed by the students and spectators with a great day had by all,” said Mr Hall. The combined Gosford LGA side went down to Walgett-Gulargambone in the final of the Ricky Walford Shield 14 – 6. The sporting exchange is an annual event with the George Rose Memorial Shield celebrating its 20th anniversary and the Jenny Wright Shield its 15th anniversary in 2013.

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Doyalson president looking to build on last season by Greg Aitchison

oyalson-Wyee RSL Cricket Club president Mr Greg Aitchison has said he is looking forward to the upcoming season and hopes the club will build on its 2011-12 season.

After winning the Division One Premiership, the Club has been promoted to the Premier League. “Doyalson’s 16A team will strive for back to back titles in the newly formed U17s competition, while the One Day Limited Overs squad will also be looking to defend their championship this

season,” said Mr Aitchison. “Our 13A team will be working hard to see if they can go one better than their Grand Final appearance last season, while all players in general are expecting an enjoyable time where they can build on their individual and team skills. “The Club would like to thank and acknowledge their growing band of sponsors led by its major sponsor, the Doyalson Wyee RSL Club, who has been supporting the cricket club in various ways since its formation in 1975,” Mr Aitchison said.

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Angus Baldwin wins US scholarship by Warwick Whitmore

entral Coast Academy of Sport athlete Angus Baldwin, 19, of Tumbi Umbi, has received a university scholarship to East Tennessee State University in the United States.

After a summer of domestic racing in Australia, Baldwin began investigating his options for a college scholarship in the Unites States. “I had a good summer where I ran some solid times and trained really well,” said Baldwin. “I was really happy with my results at the State Three Kilometre Championships, Hunter Track Classic and City2Surf, so I feel as though I’m heading to America at the right time. “I had discussions with a few different universities and coaches and eventually decided that Eastern Tennessee would be the best place for me to progress my racing,” said Baldwin.

Having already arrived in the United States, Baldwin is currently settling into his new home, located close to the Tennessee and North

Carolina border on the Eastern side of America. “It took 31 hours to get here from Sydney, so I’m pretty happy to have finally

arrived and am starting to find my way around,” said Baldwin. It’s not just athletics that the Academy of Sport athlete will be focusing on in Tennessee, as he will also be completing a university degree. “I’m enrolled for a science degree while I’m here,” said Baldwin. “I still need to decide upon what I will be majoring in, but all things going well, I’ll be here for the next three or four years and am really looking forward to being part of the U.S college sporting system, which is huge over here. “The Central Coast Academy of Sport have been really good to me over the past couple of years, so I’d really like to thank them for that support and acknowledge the role that the Academy played in getting me to where I am now,” said Baldwin. Baldwin will begin training for the Eastern Tennessee Buccaneers.

Ian Kilpatrick’s new Central Coast 1st Team

Your true independents, Fighting for the Central Coast Local government shouldn’t be about big party politics, local government should be about getting the job done. Ian Kilpatrick’s new Central Coast 1st team will continue the legacy left by Mayor Laurie Maher. We will not make rash promises which we can’t keep. However we are passionate and committed to the Central Coast and we will do all that we can to assist the sensible development of the Central Coast.

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Four teams win minor semis by Larry Thomson

osford defeated Ourimbah in the Central Coast Rugby Union (CCRU) Minor semi-final at Woy Woy Oval on Saturday, September 1, by 37 points to 23.

After an even struggle in the opening stages of the match, Gosford was able to assert authority on the match to run out comfortable winners at full time.

Gosford got away to a great start when a charge down of an Ourimbah clearing kick saw Gosford crossed for the opening try within the first minute of the match. Gosford five-eight Adam Carlisle scored the try to take Gosford to a 5-0 lead. A penalty goal to Andrew Littlefield in the fifth minute and then a second in the 18th minute took Ourimbah into the lead by 6-5. The first 20 minutes saw

both teams make breaks and play went from one end of the field to the other. Ourimbah was playing with a strong breeze but on several occasions they failed to use the wind to their advantage. In the opening quarter there was nothing in the match. Ourimbah were strong in the forwards and lock Tyler Jones and flanker Clint Guyatt were playing well.

It was a physical match and several players were forced to the blood bin with injuries. Gosford regained the lead at the 30th minute when winger Chris Heap crossed for a try after an incisive backline movement. The try was converted from near touch by Tim Hill and Gosford went to the halftime break leading by 12-6. Ourimbah had periods of attack just before the break

but Gosford defence kept them out. The opening 20 minutes of the second half saw take control of the game. Soon after the start of the second half Gosford winger Ben Goodenough crossed in the corner for the team’s third try. The ball was spread across the backline and some missed tackles saw Goodenough cross in the corner. The conversion from near touch by Tim Hill was successful and Gosford had jumped to a handy 19-6 lead. Flankers Andrew Moseley and Adrian Davis were everywhere in attack and defence, while Tim Hill in the centres had one of his best games of the year. The game was practically put out of reach for Ourimbah when Gosford scored two successive tries. The first was the best try of the game when Gosford halfback Damien Montgomery made a break down the blindside before passing to Adam Carlisle. Carlisle then passed inside to supporting winger Chris Heap who raced 40 metres to score under the posts. This try was followed by another when flanker Andrew Moseley followed up a forward surge to cross for a try. Gosford had quickly jumped to a 34-6 lead and it seemed the game was over at the 20th minute of the half. However, to Ourimbah’s credit, they never gave up. Some spirited and committed play saw them respond with three relatively quick tries in the final 15 minutes. They clawed back to 34– 18 but Gosford kicked a final penalty goal to go to a 37-18 lead with time almost up. Ourimbah then scored right on fulltime to make the final score Gosford 37 Ourimbah 23. “It was a good game of rugby to watch with eight tries scored but it was the good play by Gosford in the first half and especially in the early stages of the second half that saw Gosford gain the

victory,” said CCRU president Mr Larry Thomson. Gosford continue in the Finals campaign and will play the loser of the Major Semifinal between Avoca Beach and Kariong. The Ourimbah season finishes and they will rue the chances they had and did not take throughout this match. Terrigal put on a convincing performance and defeated Northlakes by 45-19 in the Second Grade Minor Semifinal. Terrigal was in control right from the start and led by 26-0 at the break. Northlakes got away to a bad start when No.8 Rob Heads was yellow carded, but the great play by Terrigal saw them in total control. Flanker Luke Dwyer was a standout in the match and was rewarded with two tries. Terrigal ran in six tries in an effort that will show they are a real threat in this competition. Avoca Beach was equally impressive in Third Grade when they defeated Terrigal in the Minor Semi-final by 320. Avoca Beach led by 15-0 at the halftime break and continued in the same vein to score a further 17 points in the second half. Terrigal had no answer to the Avoca Beach onslaught. The closest match of the day saw The Entrance defeat Kariong by 13-10 in the U19 Minor Semi-final. There was nothing in this game throughout and both teams could have got the win. But it was The Entrance who were able to kick a penalty goal late in the game to break the 10-all deadlock. The best player for The Entrance was halfback Jarrod Grange who controlled proceedings for the whole game and kicked the two penalty goals that were the difference in the match.

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Rugby Union Major Semis on this weekend by Larry Thomson Photo: Angela Beattie

his Saturday’s First Grade Rugby Union Major Semi-final will see Avoca Beach up against Kariong in what should be an exciting and intense fixture at Woy Woy Oval.

Avoca Beach finished the season as Minor Premiers but both Avoca Beach and Kariong finished on the same points on the competition ladder. These two teams have had a win apiece this year. In the first round Avoca Beach won easily while in the second round Kariong also won comfortably. Avoca Beach have the big time experience as they have been in the Central Coast Grand Final for many years and know what is required in matches such as this. With players of the experience of locks Adam Winter and Peter Steele, loose forward Emile Thomas, and halfback Justin Staben, Avoca Beach will know what Finals rugby is all about. They also have a

Gosford's Chris Heap on his way to the try line

sprinkling of younger players who show enthusiasm and pace. Players such as fullback Jacob Briggs and winger Tom Murphy add that little bit of flair to the team. Avoca Beach also have the highest point scorer in the competition this year with winger Matt Maloney whose goal kicking is reliable. Kariong have a strong

forward pack, and their loose forwards, headed by Efele Tongia and Moanna Talakai, form a strong base for the whole team. Kariong also have pace and flair in their backline. Fullback Derek Peachey is always dangerous especially from broken play while players like Justin Canterbury and Mitch Clay can make that vital break.

Kariong also have a reliable goal kicker in half back Scott Hanley who is also playing some of the best rugby of his career. The result will come down to the team that displays that little bit more enthusiasm and keep their emotions in check. As both teams have good goal kickers both teams will want to minimise the giving

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The Second Grade Major Semi-final is between Avoca Beach and Ourimbah. Like the First Grade clash these two teams finished first on equal points this season so there is nothing between the two teams. Both teams have performed admirably over the season and the game could go either way. Ourimbah have been strong all season but they meet an Avoca Beach team that contains loads of experience. Both teams will be keen to go straight through to the big one as the loser will play an inform Terrigal in the Preliminary Final. Northlakes and Kariong meet in the Third Grade major Semi-final in a match that will not be for the fainthearted as both teams are strong and committed. Northlakes finished the season as Minor Premiers and have been the form team in this competition all year. The U19 Major Semifinal will be played between Terrigal and Woy Woy. This competition is the most even of all the senior grades this season.

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P8 - GRANDSTAND - September 6, 2012

Mariner takes part in Young Socceroos’ win

by Adam Mark Photo: Damian Briggs (Football NSW)

ayden Morton of the Central Coast Mariners was part of the Qantas Young Socceroos team that completed their preparations for the AFF U19 Tournament with a 3-0 win over a combined Hong Kong U21-U19 National Team on Wednesday, August 29, in hot and humid conditions at Mongkok Stadium in Hong Kong.

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The Qantas Young Socceroos seemed to open the scoring in the 34th minute when Connor Chapman scored from a rebound off a free kick from outside the box but it was adjudged to be in an off side position when he shot. The scoring was opened in the 40th minute when Ryan Edwards carried the ball down the right side and passed it inside to Jason Geria in the box, who drew the Hong Kong goalkeeper out and laid the ball off to Adam Taggart who easily tapped in. Riley Woodcock doubled the Qantas Young Socceroos lead two minutes into the second half when his left footed shot sailed over the goalkeepers head and into the top right corner. As the game progressed, the Qantas Young Socceroos asserted their dominance, controlled possession and created more opportunities. The scoring was completed in the 84th minute when Jesse Makarounas smashed home a right footed shot from inside the box. Qantas Young Socceroos coach Paul Okon said he was content with his teams hit-out ahead of travelling to Vietnam for the AFF U19 Tournament. “I was very happy with the performance after just

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he Central Coast Mariners have retained the Doug Turnbull Cup with a comprehensive 4-0 win over Bankstown City Lions at Jensen Park, Sefton on Wednesday, August 29.

A brace by Troy Hearfield combined with a first half penalty by Daniel McBreen and a crisp late effort by Tomas Rogic ensured the Mariners triumphed in their first Hyundai A-League preseason match on Australian soil. The Doug Turnbull Cup is played annually in memory of Central Coast Mariners chairman Peter Turnbull’s late brother, a man who made a major contribution to football in the Bankstown region. It was the home team that crafted the first real opportunity of the clash 10 minutes in. Impressive midfielder Reuban Lagos fired a stunning shot from range at goal, however, Mariners National Youth League

custodian David Bradasevic was up to the task, diving to his right to palm the ball onto the upper side of the bar and away for a corner. The Mariners upped the ante thereafter and Adam Kwasnik showed his ability in the 24th minute, firing a classy curling effort onto the woodwork. Four minutes later, Daniel McBreen netted the games’ opening goal from the penalty spot after striker Troy Hearfield had been dragged down in the box. It took Graham Arnold’s men only a minute to double their lead. Great enterprise by Brad McDonald in midfield opened a chance for Hearfield, with the attacker making no mistake in sliding the ball past Zlatko Josevski. After the interval, Lagos again showed his capacity to shoot from range. Unleashing a powerful shot, the Bankstown number six had Bradasevic sprawling to his right. Unfortunately for the Lions faithful, the effort flew just wide of the mark. In the 72nd, Hearfield,

Central Coast Mariners Chairman Peter Turnbull with Bankstown President John Veljanovski who had by this time switched from striker to right midfield, doubled his personal tally for the night. Tomas Rogic found the attacker with a smart pass, before the former Pelita Jaya man thundered a left foot strike into the back of the net. Not satisfied with his assist, Rogic popped up on

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extremely hard, we had two hard sessions yesterday. “Illness has gone through the team [and] at the moment we’ve got six or seven players down with the flu. “But overall it was a good performance. “It could have been much more but there were some very promising signs.”

Arnold also shared his excitement at his attacking options for this campaign, which include, but are not limited to Mitchell Duke, Bernie Ibini, Adam Kwasnik, Daniel McBreen, two-goal hero Troy Hearfield, and former Qantas Socceroo Mile Sterjovski. “We’ve got plenty of options in the front half of the field and when you add Mile [Sterjovski] into the mix it’s very exciting,” he said. Bankstown City Lions 0 Central Coast Mariners 4 (McBreen 28’ (Pen), Hearfield 29’, 72’, Rogic 85’) Jensen Park, Sefton Central Coast Mariners: 30. David Bradasevic (Gk), 2. Daniel McBreen, 3. Joshua Rose (13. Brent Griffiths 65’), 4. Pedj Bojic (22. James Oates 65’), 6. Patrick Zwaanswijk, 8. Adriano Pellegrino (10. Tomas Rogic 46’), 12. Troy Hearfield, 14. Michael McGlinchey (19. Mitchell Duke 58’), 15. Brad McDonald (17. Anthony Caceres 79’), 16. Trent Sainsbury, 23. Adam Kwasnik (9. Bernie Ibini 46’) Subs not used: Nil

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Mariners take on two Premier League sides

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entral Coast Mariners 201213 Hyundai A-League pre-season match scheduled for Tuesday, September 4, against Rockdale was cancelled due to a number of Mariners players suffering from a virus.

Their next game will be against Central Coast Football Select (CCFS) at Bluetongue Stadium on Thursday. The game will provide Mariners boss Graham Arnold with the opportunity to rotate his squad as he and his coaching staff continue to fine-tune their players leading into the season proper. Fans attending Thursday’s clash between the Mariners and CCFS will be treated to an interesting subplot, with former

Mariners head coach turned general manager of football Laurie McKinna mentoring the two CCFS teams taking part in the game. Berkeley Vale FC’s Stuart Davis (North) and Umina FC’s Chris Powell (South) will assist McKinna. With the local Premier League finals series in full swing, Central Coast Football has selected two teams of 11 players to contest the match. Players hailing from ‘South’ Central Coast clubs will feature in the first half, followed by players representing ‘North’ Central Coast clubs in the second 45. McKinna said the game offers the 22 players selected the unique opportunity to show their capabilities at Gosford’s idyllic bayside arena. “It’s going to be great for the 22 local boys from North and South,” McKinna said.

“It’s a good chance for them to go on Bluetongue and they are going to be playing against people that they’ve watched all last season. “They’re going to be rubbing shoulders with young Bernie (Ibini), (Mile) Sterjovski, (Adam) Kwasnik, all these guys. “It’s going to be fantastic for the boys and a good night.” A bumper Bluetongue Stadium crowd is hoped for, with Ronald McDonald House receiving any profits made from the evening. “Once we cover the costs of the stadium and security the money will go to Ronald McDonald House on the Central Coast,” McKinna said. “It’s a chance for local Premier League fans to come out and support the local players, support their club, the local community, and Central Coast Mariners.”

Academy endorses McKinna

by Warwick Whitmore

entral Coast A c a d e m y of Sport (CCAS) managing director Mr Ian Robilliard said that the election of Lawrie McKinna as a Gosford City councillor would be a positive step for sport on the Central Coast.

The Central Coast Academy of Sport currently shares a working relationship with the Mariners, through the Academy’s football scholarship program of which McKinna played an integral role in establishing. Currently, four boys and two girls are on CCAS scholarships after being identified as possible future Mariners players. “I’m a strong believer in grass-roots sporting clubs and development. “As a coach, I would often ask my players who they played for as a junior. “It’s important to remember where you’ve come from,” said McKinna. “Lawrie’s support and involvement with the Central Coast Academy of Sport has been exceptional, we share an excellent working relationship, plus his passion for sport and the region are

outstanding,” said Robilliard. “Obviously, he will have a wide range of ideas for the Gosford City area outside of sport, but as the managing director of the Academy of Sport, I would love to see someone of Lawrie’s calibre elected to council. “All of our athletes come to us from local sporting clubs, so if we can see improvements to the local facilities, they will be coming to the Academy in a better position to progress themselves in their chosen sports and hopefully one day be ambassadors for the Central Coast on the National and International sporting stage. “That’s not to say that we haven’t had support from council thus far, both Gosford City and Wyong Shire councils have supported the Academy of Sport from its establishment in 2004. “That support from both councils has been integral in the expansion of the Academy and has helped us position the Academy in such a professional way.” McKinna praised the Central Coast Academy of Sport, not only for the development of its athletes on the field, but also for its moulding of young citizens off the field.

“It’s not just the on-field training that the Academy provides that is beneficial for its athletes. “The education that they gain for life after sport and how to handle themselves, how to look after themselves and make them a better person is excellent,” said McKinna. Although his main involvement with sport on the Coast has been in the football community, McKinna made it clear that he would be a voice for all sporting bodies and associations. “Through my involvement on the Central Coast with the Mariners and also Rotary, I’ve already met a lot of people involved with different local sporting groups. “If elected to council, I’ll certainly be talking with the various sporting bodies on the Central Coast, listening to their suggestions and working collaboratively to achieve reasonable and financially viable outcomes for all involved.” McKinna’s fellow running mates for the Gosford Council election are Gabby Bowles, Deb Warwick, Sue Dengate and Nick Hagistefanis, each member bringing a wealth of experience to the McKinna team.

Mariners sign Montgomery from Sheffield United

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he Central Coast Mariners have agreed to terms with highly experienced defensive midfielder Nick Montgomery for the forthcoming Hyundai A-League season.

Montgomery will join the Central Coast from UK partner club Sheffield United after Blades chairman and Mariners director Mr Kevin McCabe played an instrumental role in endorsing

the Mariners club and culture to the player. Montgomery, 30, is a Sheffield United legend having progressed through the club’s youth ranks before making over 400 competitive appearances for Sheffield’s first team. Montgomery’s time with the Blades saw him feature in the Barclays Premier League as well as extensively in England’s tough and competitive second tier, currently known as the nPower Championship.

Central Coast Mariners head coach Graham Arnold said he believed Montgomery was the perfect addition to his squad. “All my contacts in the UK can’t speak highly enough of Nick Montgomery,” Arnold said. “He is a winner, a leader, and having lost Alex Wilkinson and Matt Simon recently, I knew it was crucial that we brought in a player who can influence not only a game, but the group as well. “Nick’s pedigree speaks

for itself and at 30 some of his strongest years of football are still in front of him. “He is fit having undergone pre-season with Sheffield United and we look forward to him arriving on the Central Coast shortly.” Central Coast Mariners chairman Mr Peter Turnbull thanked Mr McCabe for assisting the Mariners in acquiring Montgomery’s services. “Kevin (McCabe) helped no end in making this deal a reality and we appreciate his

support,” Turnbull said. “In fact, with Kevin’s help Nick has chosen to sign with Central Coast in favour of offers from clubs in England’s top three tiers, and teams in the United States. “We are all very impressed with Nick’s record as a one club player, as Sheffield United captain, and as a true community leader. “These are all aspects we look for when looking for players to join our club,” he said. Meanwhile, Montgomery

told Sheffield United’s official website he was looking forward to commencing with Central Coast. “There were numerous options available,” he said. “I’ve turned down other offers and there was an enquiry from the MLS in America but both (wife) Josie and I have friends in Australia and this is a chance of a lifetime, amazing opportunity to experience something new.”

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Has anyone else noticed the ugly proliferation of faces on those damn political core flutes on railway property and road side power poles? You see them on Brisbane Water Drive, Terrigal Drive, Henry Parry Drive, Racecourse Road, Old Pacific Highway Narara, in fact almost anywhere you look throughout the Gosford Local Government area. Just like any reasonable person, I am more than willing to accept the ones which are placed in accordance with The Parliamentary Electorates and Elections Act 1912. These are generally in the front yards of houses, in the windows of businesses and other private property. The act reads in the relevant part:

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(a) on or within any premises occupied or used by, or under the control or management of: (i) the Crown, any instrumentality or agency of the Crown, or any statutory body representing the Crown or any other body prescribed by the regulations as a statutory body representing the Crown, or (ii) any local authority, or (b) in the case of premises which have no one in occupation, on or within those premises, unless that person has obtained: (i) in the case of premises owned by one person alone, the permission in writing of that person, or (ii) in the case of premises owned by two or more persons, whether as joint tenants or as tenants in common or otherwise, the permission in writing of at least one of those persons. After reading in the “Telegraph on line” last week about political eyesores sprouting up on Sydney power poles, I realised the same political farce was being played out by those political hopefuls who have money or influence to peddle and sometimes both, in well over a hundred local council electorates across NSW. The Electorate Act aside, I understand in general terms, that anything on our public property and road reserves without prior approval is there illegally. My observations prompt me to describe the proliferation of illegally placed flutes which include head shots of: Labor Party Member, Councillor Jim Macfadyen; Deputy Mayor, Independent Craig Doyle; Central Coast 1st Team Kilpatrick;, Liberal New South Wales (no head); and, Independent Laurie McKinna. I will point out that the dodgy use of signage serves as a good barometer to measure the contempt these political hopefuls must have for constituents, when they are clearly willing to let their campaign for voter support wander outside the boundaries laid out for their conduct in the relevant legislation. Old politicians and their party members have no excuse. Their time in play means they know better. Could it be that Gosford City Council’s long standing reputation has meant that no one, apart from the GREENS locally, seems to have put much importance in conducting their political campaign within the law?

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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

September 6, 2012 - GRANDSTAND - P15

Football

Umina to meet Gosford in WPL Grand Final by Val Bridge

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Mariners endorse election nominees by Central Coast Mariners Media

he Central Coast Mariners has endorsed two of its stalwarts, Cr Bob Graham and Lawrie McKinna in the upcoming Local Council Elections.

Cr Graham is the current Mayor of Wyong Council and has served on Council for 13 years. He has been a Board Member of the Central Coast Mariners Football Club since its inception into the Hyundai A-League in 2005. “My team and I are seeking your support to continue our goal of making

Wyong Shire a place that you are proud to call home,” Cr Graham said. “My team is made up of a group of long-time residents of Wyong Shire, all dedicated to fulfilling their ambition to make Wyong Shire a better place to live, raise a family, work, and eventually retire,” he said. This election is Lawrie McKinna’s first foray into local politics and, if elected, he represents a fresh start for Gosford and unwavering commitment to his local community. McKinna was the inaugural Head coach of the Central Coast Mariners,

espite being runners up in Womens Premier League, Killarney failed to make the Grand Final by losing out to Gosford in the minor semi and also to Umina in the major semi: a disappointing end to an otherwise good season for the northerners.

Gosford WPL striker Angela Beattie on the attack

spending five seasons at the helm of the Club’s first team. McKinna is currently employed as Central Coast Mariners general manager of football, and is widely respected for his contribution in promoting the Mariners brand locally, nationally, and abroad. “If elected, my focus will be on working cooperatively with the community and other levels of government,” McKinna said. “I am determined to be pro-active and strive towards solutions for Gosford City and its people.”

Umina, on the other hand, were always keen to make their mark on this season’s Women’s Premier League,

regardless of reputations that preceded them into the highest division on the Coast. Placed third in the league, Umina managed to defeat fourth placed Doyalson to gain a spot in the major semi against second placed Killarney. The final between Killarney and Umina was played out on Sunday, September 2, at Pluim Park, where Umina triumphed with a 3-1 win, giving the young side an appearance in the 2012 grand final. For their part, Gosford

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have sat back and watched things unfold while preparing themselves for yet another grand final appearance. After once again taking out the minor premiership for the third year in a row, they will be tough opponents for Umina. Scheduled for a 5pm kick off at Pluim Park this Saturday, September 8, it promises to be a skillful display of women’s football on the Coast. Both teams are well prepared with no injury problems.

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P16 - GRANDSTAND - September 6, 2012

Wyoming in Premier League Grand Final by Alistair Kennedy

yoming has won through to the Grand Final of the 2012 CountryNet Men’s Premier League competition with a 2-0 win over Berkeley Vale in the Major Semi Final on September 1.

In the Minor Semi Final, Killarney District caused an upset by downing defending premiers Umina in a penalty shootout and will meet Berkeley Vale in the Final on Sunday, September 9. Saturday night’s Minor Semi-Final between Umina and Killarney District was a real nail-biter with both sides looking to have the game won at different stages. Killarney District took the lead in the 39th minute through a strike by Jared Reed and looked to have the game won before Umina’s Josh Schumann scored in the second minute of injury time The scores remained locked at 1-1 following extra time. Umina then appeared home when they led 4-2 in the penalty shootout before their last three shots were either saved or missed with Killarney holding their nerve and scoring with their last three. The result continues Killarney’s return to the Premier League, reaching the Final in just their second season back in the top

grade. Wyoming went into Sunday’s Major Semi against League Champions Berkeley Vale without the competition’s leading striker, Jack North, who failed to recover from the knee injury he sustained in the final round match against East Gosford. Despite this, Wyoming put in a dominant performance led by midfielder, Darren Cooper, whose Man of the Match display included one of the goals of the season. Marc Falzon gave Wyoming a crucial lead in the 11th minute with Cooper’s angled strike doubled the lead three minutes before half-time. Berkeley Vale fought back in the second half but were unable to penetrate the Wyoming defence. It will be Wyoming’s fifth Grand Final appearance in the last nine years and their first since taking the premiership in 2009. In MPL Reserve Grade, defending premiers and league champions, Wyoming, are through to their fifth Grand Final in six years after an extratime goal to Keelan Austen gave them a 1-0 win over Berkeley Vale. In the Minor Semi Final Budgewoi eliminated East Gosford and will meet Berkeley Vale in the Final. Berkeley Vale continued their domination of the Third Grade competition coming

from a goal down to defeat Wyoming 3-1 in the Major Semi. East Gosford won the Minor Semi, downing Killarney District in a penalty shootout. The two major MPL individual awards were presented on the weekend with Umina’s Josh Schumann taking out the MPL Player of the Year and the MPL Coach of the Year going to Stuart Davis from Berkeley Vale. The finals series in Division One commences next Sunday with the two Semi Finals being played alongside each other at Hamlyn Terrace. Kincumber and Gosford City will meet in the Major Semi on Field One with Southern-Ettalong playing Wyong in the knockout Minor Semi on Field Two. Both matches kick off at 3pm. In the Final of the Women’s Premier League, Umina have continued their giant-killing run with a shock 3-1 win over Killarney District. Gosford City are within one match of taking out their third straight premiership having downed Killarney District 3-1 in the major semi-final at Pluim Park. Killarney will now meet Umina in Sunday’s preliminary final after Umina eliminated Doyalson with a 2-0 win in the minor semi final.

Making inroads by Ray Sandell OAM

entral Coast Men of Football (CCMOF) is still to see its first birthday but already boasts a membership approaching 300.

CCMOF was inaugurated in September 2011 at a meeting of 35 local football identities. Under the guidance of Lawrie McKinna, CCMOF is a charitable organisation formed to assist local football players, referees and administrators, both past and present, who fall on hard times through injury, illness or other misfortunes. Under its Charter, It also helps young, elite footballers of both sexes, achieve their dreams by way of financial support for training, travel and other expenses. CCMOF also gives “Hand On” assistance where financial help is not required or unpractical. CCMOF is managed by a committee of 10 experienced and keen local football enthusiasts under the leadership of former local MP David Harris, with Lawrie McKinna the organisation’s Patron. Other Executive Members include vice

president Geoff Johnson, secretary Ray Sandell OAM and treasurer Graeme Dyce. Together with committee members such as Dale Eggleton, Keith Ollier, Mick Morley, Michael Newton, Warren Haslem and Haydn Appo forming the Management Committee, CCMOF has already assisted many unfortunate individuals and families with donations approaching a total of $2000, and given “Hands On” assistance to one unfortunate individual. Funds are raised by various means, such as a Seven-A-Side football tournament for O35 and O45 players, fund raising social functions and raffles. CCMOF also receive assistance form local organisations such as Mingara Recreation Club, Central Coast Mariners and Central Coast Football. Arecent initiative designed to install enthusiasm amongst members was the introduction of the Mariners Medal. CCMOF members will be asked to vote, at the conclusion of every Mariners A-League match during the coming 2012-2013 season, for their “Player of the Match”.

At the conclusion of the season the selected “Player of the Year” will be presented with the Mariners Medal at a special Gala Dinner. To add further to the interest, CCMOF management committee suggested that the Medal be named after a local Central Coast football identity, and members were asked to nominate such a person and vote accordingly. At a general meeting held on Friday, August 24, it was announced that the Medal would be named the Men Of Football Damien Brown Medal. Damien is a true local boy who played all his younger days representing Central Coast and, apart from a brief spell at Newcastle, his senior career has been with the former Central Coast Coasties and The Mariners. He was the first ever Mariners player signed and is still involved with local football through his present position with the Mariners. He is an ornament to the game on the Coast, well respected by all in the football community and beyond, and is a worthy recipient of this honour.

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Mardi-Mangrove Link officially finished osford City and Wyong Shire Councils celebrated a significant milestone in securing the region’s water supply on Wednesday, July 25, with the official completion of the Mardi-Mangrove Link Project.

The Councils have taken ofﬁcial control of the $120 million Mardi-Mangrove Link from contractor John Holland after extensive testing of all components has ensured its functionality and reliability. To commemorate this milestone, Wyong Shire Mayor Bob Graham and Gosford City Mayor Laurie Maher unveiled a speciallydesigned sculpture at Woodbury Park, Mardi.

The Mardi-Mangrove Link Project is an initiative of Gosford City and Wyong Shire Councils with Australian Government funding of $80.3 million through its Water Smart Program and an additional $40 million combined from the two Councils. Media Release, 23 Jul 2012 Megan Low, Gosford Council

Central Coast Alliance candidates now unable to stand for Council election

Gosford Council mayor Cr Laurie Maher, Wyong Council mayor Cr Bob Graham and contractor John Holland

Council moves into caretaker mode osford Council will operate under a caretaker mode from Friday August 10, to Saturday, September 8, as part of its responsibilities during the election period to ensure major decisions are not made which may limit the actions of an incoming council.

On June 22, amendments were made to the Local Government (General) Regulation (the Regulation) to mandate what were formally caretaker conventions.

Under the regulation, Council, the general manager or any delegate of the council must not enter into any contract or undertaking involving an expenditure or receipt by

the council of any amount equal to or greater than $150,000 or one per cent of the Council’s revenue from rates in the preceding financial year. It must not determine a

controversial development application, except where a failure to make such a determination would give rise to a deemed refusal, or such a deemed refusal arose before the commencement of the caretaker period. The term “controversial development application” is defined as one for

which at least 25 persons have made submissions by way of objection. Council must not appoint or renew the appointment of the general manager or terminate their employment. This does not include the appointment of an acting or temporary general manager).

In particular cases, these functions may be exercised with the approval of the Minister for Local Government. Gosford Council Agenda COR.73, 24 Jul 2012

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osford Cr Peter Freewater has said so long to local government after his nine candidate party failed to submit its nomination forms in time.

All of the nomination forms for Central Coast Alliance were completed and handed to one of the candidates on Cr Freewater’s ticket to submit while he was in Scotland supporting his son in the world championships of highland dancing. “This person decided to wait until half an hour before the close of nominations to submit the paperwork and then realised that they hadn’t brought the form with all the candidates’ signatures. “Subsequently, they went home to look for it and

by the time they got back, nominations had closed. “Therefore, not only did they not submit the group nomination, they didn’t submit [the forms for] any of the candidates at all. “That’s it - all over red rover,” said Cr Freewater. The person handling the nominations for the Central Coast Alliance came into the ofﬁce of Ducks Crossing Publications shortly after nominations had closed to cancel booked advertising in view of missing the deadline. He said he was “devastated” in missing the

nominations by one minute and was too upset to make further comment. Number ﬁve on the ticket Mr Jake Cassar said he was disappointed and it was unfortunate it was left until the last half an hour. “I guess the whole group should take some responsibility to a point. “It’s remarkable how it could come down to those last few minutes, but rules are rules. “The real losers in this are the community because I think we had a really, really great team of genuine community leaders that are

out there in the community making a difference. “Me personally, I’m not deterred from any of the things I’m doing for the environment and social justice,” he said. Cr Freewater said he had worked hard for the last four years to clean up Gosford Council and had made a pretty good ﬁst of it. “I saved Coastal Open Space System (COSS) from getting a recreation zoning that would allow sporting ﬁxtures and hotels; I got the entrance [to Brisbane Water] dredged so boats wouldn’t get trashed on the rocks; I helped secure Bambara. “I showed the community that they can stand up to Gosford Council and

expose them. “I also played a major role in the retiring of the general manager and so now we can make a clean start with a new one. “My concern is that many of the old councillors will still be there and I believe it would be better if the new Council were to grow out of fresh, fertile soil. “So with this in mind, please don’t vote Labor, Liberal, Central Coast First or Craig Doyle; you’ll just be throwing the same old fertiliser on the new general manager. “I think Kate da Costa and Hillary Morris would be excellent councillors if you don’t mind the fact that they’re Greens.

“I’d like to thank all those people in the community that have supported me and written to me or called me to thank me for things I’ve done. “It was really good to hear people say ‘thank you’. “I’m just sorry I won’t be there for another term to ‘keep up the good ﬁght’,” said Cr Freewater. He said he would now be able to return to being a marine scientist and spending more time with his family. Email, 9 Aug 2012 Peter Freewater, Horsﬁeld Bay Kaitlin Watts, 10 Aug 2012 Jake Cassar, West Gosford

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September 6, 2012 - GRANDSTAND - P17

Wyong wins Zone 15 Rookies

Sherriff is skip in World Championships by John Roberts

ttalong Bowling Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Aron Sherriff has been selected in the Australian side for the World Championships to be played in Adelaide from November 24 to December 9.

In Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s five man team, Sherriff will skip the

pairs and the fours. Former World Number One ranked player Leif Selby, who is back playing after an 18 month break from the game, will lead for Sherriff in the pairs and also fill the Singles role. In the fours, Sherriff will have Mark Casey (Qld) as his third, Wayne Ruediger (South Australia) second and Brett Wilkie (Qld) lead.

Bowls

by Bob Bourke

As a pipe opener to their World Championship campaign this side recently combined to take out the Ettalong Prestige Fours tournament. The overall Australian squad of five men and five women are expected to figure prominently in medal calculations.

Lewis and Chalklin are the Bayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Major Pair by Betty Harrison

inners of the Bateau Bay Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bowling Club (BBWBC) Major Pairs Championship final were Helen Lewis and Di Chalklin with a score of 2211.

Helen, who is also an umpire, has had a successful record since joining BBWBC in 2002 with victories in

Minor Pairs and Mixed fours (2004), Statewide Saturday Pennant Competition (2005), Minor Singles (2006), Major Triples 2008 and now Major Pairs this year. Di Chalklin also joined the ladies bowling club in 2002. Her wins include skipping the winning Grade Three Pennant side in 2008. Together with her team of Sue Ryan, Lorraine Balfe, Di Edwards, she was

awarded with having the best performance two years running. In 2011, she had another win in the Minor Singles and now the Major Pairs for 2012. The annual 2012 Hibiscus Carnival gave Di and her team another victory in the triples section this year. She has also been runner-up a number of times during her career.

Ettalong win all Coast Major Championships again by John Roberts

ttalong Bowling Club players have made a clean sweep of all the Central Coast Zone Major Championships for the second successive year and will now compete in the State finals.

The fours title was won by Zac Robertson, Harley McDonald, Lee Trethowan and Aron Sherriff early in the year before Sherriff

combined with Tony Laguzza to win back to back pairs titles. The singles saw an epic final where young gun Harley McDonald was able to edge out Sherriff to claim the crown before McDonald and Sherriff teamed up with John Roberts to take out the Triples title they won last year. The State finals will be played at Soldiers Point from October 20.

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yong Bowling Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team of Apollo Birch and Greg Taylor won the Zone 15 Rookies Pairs Championship held at Halekulani Bowling Club on the weekend of August 25 and 26.

Twenty teams from around the Central Coast entered the sectional play of the Zone 15 competition. The teams were divided into six sections under the format of three rounds of 12 ends. Section One winners were David Derrick and Lee Cribbs of Ettalong while Section Two was won by

Chad and Norm Williams of Mingara, Section Three was won by Kevin Reid and Tim Miller of Avoca Beach, Section Four by Fred Dowse and Terry Milne of Davistown RSL, Section Five by Greg Taylor and Apollo Birch of Wyong and Section Six by Peter Peisley and Leon De Pradines of Ettalong. The Post Sectional Play further reduced the field down to four teams for the Sunday morning semi-final, where in two close games the team of David Derrick and Lee Cribbs defeated Fred Dowse and Terry Milne at a score of 13-11. The Wyong duo of Greg Taylor and Apollo Birch had a two shot win of 15-13 over

Mingaraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chad and Norm Williams. After a short break, the final got under way and the Wyong pair were in great touch, only conceding three ends of the 12. They overwhelmed Ettalongâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s David Derrick and Lee Cribbs with a convincing 20-8 win that crowned Greg Taylor (lead) and Apollo Birch (skip) the Zone 15 winners of the 2012 Bowls NSW Rookies Pairs Championships. Greg and Apollo will now represent the Central Coast at the 2012 Bowls NSW State Rookies Pairs finals to be held at Raymond Terrace Bowling Club in October.

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P18 - GRANDSTAND - September 6, 2012

“Flippo” is Coast’s Singles Champion he evergreen Phil “Flippo” Flippence playing on his home green at The Greens, The Entrance Bowling Club on Saturday, August 1, emerged the winner of the 2012 Zone 15 Champion of Club Champions Singles in a match against Chris Smith from Gwandalan Bowling Club.

Phil first won this title 34 years ago in 1978 and again in 2001, equalling Aron Sherriff’s record of

wins (2009, 2007 and 2005), making them the only bowlers to capture this title on three occasions. Eighteen clubs entered the Singles Champion for 2012 and these players were divided into two sections of 10 and eight with Chris winning Section One and “Flippo” taking out Section Two. In fine conditions, spoiled only by a cold wind blowing off the nearby ocean, the two finalists took to the green with Zone 15 treasurer Albert Heath, marking. Phil stuck to his usual game plan of steady draw shots to gradually pull ahead until end 20 when he tried to

by Bob Bourke

remove Chris’s two shots but took out his own bowl that was holding third spot. With Chris holding three shots he was able to draw a fourth shot plus a one on the next end. Chris scored 13 shots to Phil’s nine over the remaining ends but Phil got to 30 shots on the scoreboard at the 33rd end and claimed the title 31-25 with a single on the 36th end. Phil Flippence will now represent Zone 15 in the Singles at the State Titles in November at Austral Bowling Club near Hoxton Park in Sydney’s Western Suburbs.

Phil “Flippo” Flippence (on right) with marker, Albert Heath and runner-up Chris Smith

John Roberts in NSW State Senior squad

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ttalong Bowling Club’s John Roberts has been selected in the NSW State Senior side for the Australian

Senior Sides Championships to be played at Queanbeyan in October. Roberts

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chosen as a skip, the other skips being Australian legend Rex Johnson and Bruce Anderson from Port Macquarie.

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September 6, 2012 - GRANDSTAND - P19

White and Ahearn are Avoca’s top Minor Pair

Bowls

Terrigal win mid-week Triples Title by Bob Bourke

by Noelene Hopper

he final of the Avoca Beach Bowling Club Women’s Minor Pair Championship was held on Tuesday, August 28.

Dorothy Jenkins and Marguerita Winer played Angela White and Judy Ahearn in the finals. The first few ends were close but as the game

progressed Angela and Judy tore ahead to a commanding lead which was not lost. The final score was 2412. “Congratulations to Angela and Judy on such a resounding win, made all the more exciting when noting that Judy has only been bowling for 10 months,” said Avoca Beach Bowling Club publicity officer Ms Noelene Hopper.

Coast to visit Tamworth for State Zone Championships by John Roberts

he Central Coast Zone representative lawn bowls side will travel to Tamworth on Friday, September 7, to contest the State Inter-Zone Championships.

With some top liners unavailable, some new players have been given an opportunity, including

Justin Shelley (Avoca), John Wiblen (Ettalong) and Jeff Watson (Terrigal). The going will be tough for the locals with the strong Zone Two (Newcastle) and Zone 16 (Illawarra) in the same section. The four Central Coast teams will be skipped by the Ettalong trio Aron Sherriff, Lee Trethowan, John Roberts and Terrigal’s Darren Morrison.

ith only two bowling clubs entering sides in the A Grade section of the Bowls Central Coast 2012 MidWeek Triples, the reverse match between Wamberal and Terrigal meant that Wamberal had to win big at Terrigal Bowling Club on Wednesday, August 29, if it had any chance of taking the title.

Terrigal won its first round encounter with five points plus a 12 shot margin and went into the final quietly confident on home turf. Wamberal was not going down without a fight and, by end 16, was 10 shots ahead on the Master Scoreboard. Wamberal’s Rink 14 was ahead on 24-11 and if the other two rinks could have taken the lead by only a few shots Wamberal might have just snatched a victory. Despite Wamberal’s team on Rink 12 fighting tooth and nail they could only manage to draw their game at 17 all. On Rink 13 Wamberal scored a game levelling five shots on the last end for a 20-all draw while Terrigal narrowed the gap on Rink 14 and went down to Wamberal 19-25.

Avoca win Ettalong’s Pot of Gold

Forty teams played for the money on offer with the winners being Lesley Aarsen and her team from Avoca. Second place went to

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he Woy Woy Junior Roosters Rugby League Football Club had five teams make the semi-finals for the 2012 season.

These teams were the 10/3s, 11/3s, 12/3s 13/1s and 15/1s The 12/1s were unlucky and narrowly missed out on making the top four. The 10/3s, coached by Ryan Macey, were beaten in their minor semi-final game and finished the season in fourth position. “It was a great effort by all the boys, a large number being their first year playing rugby league and for Ryan in his first year as coach,” said Woy Woy Junior Rugby League Football Club president Tim McParlane. Without coach Daniel Markham at the helm for both the major semi and final due to commitments with Woy Woy’s second grade side, the 12/3s were beaten in the major semi.

The team lost front rower Brian Grimes to a knee injury and centre Jason Fawcett was away for the final. “They were bundled out of the final after playing good hard footy but unfortunately dropped too much ball and let their opponents sneak in for the win and finished is third position for the season,” said McParlane. The Laurie Taylor coached 15/1s side won their minor semi-final game and advanced to the final against Terrigal but were beaten on the bell and missed out on playing in their second consecutive grand final. “This team has been consistently improving each year and, if able to keep the same group of players together and fit for 2013, offer so much more, with some unfinished business for the players and coaching staff alike,” said McParlane. The 11/3s, coached by John Faulkner, and the 13/1s, coached by Mick Bovis, were both victorious

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yong Christian Community School student Mikaela Hopkins competed in the Christian Schools Sports Association

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in their respective minor semi and their final’s games to book themselves a spot in the Grand final this weekend. It was the first taste of finals footy for the 11/3s who were able to keep to the game plan and get the job done. The 13/1s team has made the semis for the past three years but this is their first grand final appearance after getting off to a slow start against Wyong. “Both teams have a yet to play their best footy and can improve on last weekend’s performance which is very encouraging for the coaches and players to know, both have great chance of taking out the Premiership,” said McParlane. “No matter what the result on the weekend all players and coaching staff have had a top season putting in a lot of hard work and will be strongly supported all the club’s supporters.”

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rushers Men’s Hockey Club co-founders Dave Harding and Mark Spooner said they are excited about the prospect of competing in the Men’s final series for

the first time. The final series begins on Sunday, September 9, and will culminate in the Grand Final on Sunday, September 23, at the Central Coast Regional Hockey complex. Veteran goalkeeper Mirko Guilleaume said that it had been a great year.

“We have a few young players who have worked well and complimented our mature players,” he said. “Being in the top four is really awesome. “Watch out: Crushers are coming.”

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Umina scores 14 medals at Nationals by Peter Talty

NSW cricket team members to visit Coast

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wo members of the NSW SpeedBlitz Blues squad will visit the Central Coast from October 17 to 19 as part of a major initiative by Cricket NSW to acknowledge the importance of cricket within Regional NSW.

mina Surf Life Saving Club competed in the Australian Pool Rescue Championships

in Adelaide from August 17 to 19, and won six gold, five silver and three bronze medals and a high number of top

six results. The club placed 10th overall with seven competitors competing in obstacle swims, relays, patient tows, manikin tows

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LAT 33° 51’ S - LONG 151° 14’ E - TIME ZONE - 1000 Times and Heights(m) of high and low waters Time - Height(m) Time - Height(m) Time - Height(m) THU - 6 0515 - 0.50 1144 - 1.47 1807 - 0.56

FRI - 7 0000 - 1.20 0554 - 0.56 1230 - 1.43 1902 - 0.61

SAT - 8 0052 - 1.13 0642 - 0.62 1323 - 1.39 2010 - 0.63

SUN - 9 0158 - 1.08 0744 - 0.66 1426 - 1.38 2123 - 0.62 WED - 12 0520 - 1.19 1059 - 0.56 1726 - 1.54

MON - 10 0315 - 1.07 0855 - 0.66 1534 - 1.40 2229 - 0.57 THU - 13 0003 - 0.40 0604 - 1.28 1148 - 0.47 1810 - 1.61 SUN - 16 0153 - 0.19 0802 - 1.59 1404 - 0.24 2016 - 1.72

TUE - 11 0426 - 1.11 1001 - 0.63 1635 - 1.46 2321 - 0.49

SAT - 15 0117 - 0.24 0722 - 1.49 1318 - 0.30 1933 - 1.72 TUE - 18 0311 - 0.18 0929 - 1.72 1543 - 0.19 2150 - 1.60

WED - 19 0353 - 0.23 1015 - 1.75 1636 - 0.22 2241 - 1.49

FRI - 14 0041 - 0.31 0644 - 1.38 1233 - 0.38 1852 - 1.68 MON - 17 0231 - 0.17 0844 - 1.67 1452 - 0.20 2102 - 1.68 THU - 20 0438 - 0.30 1105 - 1.73 1734 - 0.28 2336 - 1.38

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and carries and line throws, all designed to simulate rescue situations in aquatic environments. Kiesha Bovill, Mollie Murphy, Jemma Smith, and Rachel Wood were gold medallists in the 200m 4 x 50m obstacle relay and the 200m 4x50 medley relay. Indigo Verhoeven received a silver medal in the 100m manikin carry with fins. In the Masters category Umina was represented by two mums, Kerry ArmstrongSmith and Karen Murphy, who were awarded a gold medal in the 100m line throw relay throw, only one second off an Australian record. “Not only is it great for Umina from the competitive perspective, this is also reassuring for the Peninsula community to know the local beach is patrolled by members who can demonstrate remarkable capabilities in rescue related techniques,” said Umina Surf Life Saving Club publicity officer Mr Peter Talty.

Kurtis Patterson and Daniel Hughes will conduct coaching clinics at schools and clubs on the Central Coast, in addition to meeting members of the local cricket community. The players will take part in these visits as part of a drive to work more closely with country areas that have been responsible for producing so many of the cricketers that have represented NSW throughout history.

Players will visit the Region that they were either born in, or have a strong connection with, and will work with Cricket NSW Game Development staff to promote the game through local media outlets. Cricket NSW game development manager Cameron French said he was delighted that Regional NSW would be able to receive the attention it deserves. “One of the consistent themes of the recent regional roadshows was increasing the presence of our playing group in regional locations. “We are elated the State Cricket department have been able to identify a window to access players and believe these visits will inspire the next generation of players and enhance the profile of cricket in key regional locations”.

Season launch cancelled

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Dredging plans for The Entrance Channel

he artist’s impression of the proposed Lakeside Plaza redevelopment released by architectural ﬁrm, Architectus, depicts an expanded Coles Supermarket along with speciality fashion and food retailers to serve The Entrance Community.

a day spa, restaurant and bar, surrounded by a landscaped and treed roof garden environment. The position on the fourth ﬂoor of the building would offer uninterrupted views out to the lake and coast, yet would enable the roof garden to still feel part of the town. At ground level, the piazza has been designed to become the town square, providing open space and amenities, surrounded by restaurants, cafes, hospitality venues and specialist retail that would make it popular

for day and night time entertainment and relaxation. A proposed Novotel Hotel would comprise 220 plus rooms, an 800 seat conference and function centre, introducing The Entrance to thousands of visitors. Both towers would be in an elliptical shape, designed to offer 360 degree views, allowing wind to pass, avoiding the down drafts associated with more conventional designs. Lakeside Plaza proprietor Mr Bob Dunnet said “The design has been

inﬂuenced by studies from around Australia and internationally whereby best practice architectural designs have been ‘cherry picked’ and integrated into the design”. The Entrance Chamber of Commerce president Mr Wes Newman said the development was positive for The Entrance. “To get this far has been a great achievement and is very positive for The Entrance,” said Mr Newman. “We have been working closely with the owners and their representatives

for over a year now in the development of the concept for the site”, said a spokesperson for Wyong Council Media. “The recently adopted master plan for the entrance town centre was prepared in conjunction their concept.” “Council has received a planning proposal for spot rezoning of the lakeside plaza site, which is currently being assed.”

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y o n g Council is finalising plans to bring the dredge back to The Entrance Channel for the ﬁrst time since May, 2010.

Council is expecting to move the dredge into the channel by the end of August, where it will remain until the start of October. The dredge is currently sitting in Wallarah Creek at San Remo, where it was

put back into the water after being removed and transported to Council’s Charmhaven Depot to undergo out of water maintenance. “The dredging works will involve the removal of anywhere between 30,000 to 80,000 cubic metres of sand from the channel,” said Council’s natural areas operations manager Mr Luke Sulkowski. “Although it is open at the moment, dredging will mean we can realign the channel and assist in

preventing closure of the channel. “On this occasion, we will be concentrating on dredging a large section at the southern side of the channel,” said Mr Sulkowski. The sand spoil collected as a result of the dredging works would be used to renourish the northern side of the channel near Karagi Park and Dunleith Caravan Park at The Entrance North. “There has been erosion occurring over the last 12

months at this location,” said Mr Sulkowski “Our ﬁrst priority is normally to place the sand on The Entrance North Beach, but there is a large beach there at the moment; although we may still revert to placing sand there should we sufﬁciently nourish the northern side of the channel. “Dredging the channel and removing sand not only assists in the tidal interchange between the ocean and the lake, it also

helps to nourish other areas and allow for the establishment of dunes and offshore sand banks to help reduce the potential effects of erosion,” said Mr Sulkowski. Work is expected to occur six days a week. “It’s good to see that dredging will again start to realign the channel and help provide closure before the summer season,” said member for Dobell Mr Craig Thomson. “Council has been doing

a great job managing the channel over many years and I believe the latest works will again improve the amenity of this popular tourism venue,” Mr Thomson said. Council is currently finalising operational matters before setting an official start date for the dredge to return to the channel. Media releases, 15 Aug 2012 Wyong Council Media David Gardiner, Office of Craig Thomson MP

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“I am vindicated” said Craig Thomson ember for Dobell Mr Craig Thomson has said the allegations of documents’. “New matters and claims against him in the ﬁndings of the Fair Work Australia (FWA) report have been completely discredited by concerning investigations into key Health Services the KPMG advisory group review.

The review by KPMG was initially commissioned after concerns were raised that FWA were taking too long to investigate financial mismanagement issues. “The spurious allegations and claims against me in the findings of the Fair Work Australia report have been completely discredited by the KPMG review,” said Mr Thomson. “I am vindicated and the FWA report is totally discredited. “The key findings of the KPMG review are that the investigations by FWA were hampered by the absence of relevant

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some 21,000 sqm. The development has been designed by one of Australia’s leading architectural firms to reflect its seaside position and provide outstanding views of the ocean and lake. The development would also provide for substantial undercover basement parking for shoppers and visitors alike. The lofting of the “Stages two and three of the development will towers would create an include a residential ‘Oasis’ floor protected tower and hotel tower, all from the sun and rain on the one site that covers on the fourth level, providing pool facilities,

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Public to decide on mayoral vote yong Council has released a reminder to residents that not the public a chance to the mayor) to enable increase from 10 to 11. If the vote to the only will they have the chance to vote for councillors on change this process if they the election of ﬁve Saturday, September 8, but they can also vote on the way a wish,” Mr Whittaker said. Councillors from the two referendum question is On election day, the wards?” no, the elected council mayor is elected in the future.

The public will be fellow councillors. Government Act dictates asked to complete a “Currently, the mayor mayors elected by referendum question to of Wyong Shire is decided Councillors can only serve decide if future mayors on a yearly basis by a a 12 month term and they of Wyong Shire should vote from Councillors,” must renominate should be elected by the public general manager Mr they wish to be considered for a four year term, or Michael Whittaker said. for another year. continue to be elected by “The Local “This referendum gives

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Skateboard injury due to lack of helmet

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onations are needed for a team that will walk in the Great Strides Walkathon at Speers Point Park on Sunday, October 21, to raise money on behalf of Preston Williams, who has cystic fibrosis.

teenage boy left unconscious when he fell from his skateboard at Woy Woy was flown to Westmead Children’s Hospital on Saturday, September 1.

Ambulance paramedics called the trauma team to Rogers Oval to assist treating the boy shortly before 3:30pm.

The CareFlight doctor said the 13-year-old boy from Woy Woy was riding a skateboard on the road near his home when he fell and hit his head. The boy was not wearing a helmet at the time and was left initially unconscious. After stabilisation, CareFlight flew the boy, accompanied also by his mother, to the Westmead Children’s Hospital. Although suffering a mild

traumatic brain injury, the boy was in a stable condition on arrival at the hospital. The CareFlight doctor urged all skate board and bicycle riders to wear a riding helmet to avoid suffering a brain injury. “Wearing a helmet is cooler than looking stupid if you stack and are left unconscious because you haven’t worn a helmet,” the CareFlight doctor said.

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Men of League fundraiser by Gregg Kable

Men of League fundraising night will be held on Saturday, September 15, from 7pm at Erina Leagues Club.

The night will raise money for Doug Coates, a long term sporting icon on the Central Coast who has been involved in soccer, baseball, and rugby league in all capacities. Doug has fallen on some

tough times recently with the amputation of his right leg due to a short illness. The fundraiser has been sanctioned by the Men of League Foundation and organised with the blessing of president Don Parish. Local businesses and pubs and clubs on the Coast have also been proactive supplying donations and sporting memorabilia for the night. The night will include

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Josh wins National boxing title

Matthews to enter in World karate tournament

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SW karate head instructor Ron Matthews, who teaches at Erina Fair Youth Centre, will enter the 2012 Japan Karatedo Seiko-Kai World Championship

yongah boxer Josh Perricone won the school boy 46kg division at the

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Tournament in Tokushima, Japan, on November 24. Matthews is a sixth Dan Black Belt and teaches at Erina on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Over 2000 competitors

will represent approximately 27 countries and many Dojo’s (clubs) from all over Japan. Two of Ron’s junior students at the Erina Club are attending and are raising money to cover their airfares.

Wyong third grade girls in Hockey Grand Final

by Jo Lloyd

entral Coast Hockey players had the privilege of meeting an Olympian on Saturday, September 1, when Glenn Turner from the Kookaburra’s hockey team arrived at the Central Coast Regional Hockey complex to watch his aunt, Lyn Magee play.

Glen was kind enough to bring along his London Bronze medal and also generous enough to let some of the younger players wear it.

Mechelle Davison leading Wyongs 2nd division defensive short corner on the weekend, backed by Mel Clift, Kimmie Collits (GK), Katie Birrell & up coming junior Taylah Lloyd

yong District Hockey Club’s third division women’s team led the charge on the weekend of September 1 and 2, defeating Norah Head, the minor premiers, to go straight through to

the Grand Final. In the second division game Henry Kendall scoring first, made the Wyong girls step up with Mechelle Davison scoring a much deserved goal in the second half, pushing the game into over time. Henry Kendall now play Norah Head on Saturday to find out who plays the

Wyong Minor Premiers in the Grand final on Saturday, September 15. Club president, coach and third division goal keeper Maxine Morris said: “for a small club, this is a fantastic effort from the girls and I could not be prouder”. “It’s really exciting, the girls just deserve this.”