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osford Council’s Status of Women Committee will hold its annual International Women’s Day celebrations on Friday, March 8. The event will commence at 10am with the popular annual march down Mann St and will culminate in an official ceremony with entertainment and a barbecue in Kibble Park. Status of Women Committee chairperson and Australian Local Government Women’s Association NSW Branch secretary Cr Vicki Scott said that the day honoured the achievements of women right around the world. “International Women’s Day is a celebration of the powerful role of women in political, cultural and economic fields. “This year’s theme, Voiceless Women, also provides an opportunity to highlight some of the issues women still face in our community,” Cr Scott said. The Status of Women Committee is anticipating that this year’s event will be one of the most successful yet. “Following the

The International Women’s Day March in Gosford in 2011 Photo: ValsPix

disappointment of having to cancel last year’s march due to bad weather, we are very much looking forward

to a bigger and brighter celebration this year. “We have a great range of activities planned and are encouraging all local

community groups and residents to come and join the celebrations,” Cr Scott added. March participants will

assemble at the corner of Burns Cres and Mann St at Gosford Railway Station at 8:45am. Mann St from Gosford

Railway Station to Donnison St, including Beane St, will be closed to vehicular traffic between 10am and 10.30am.

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$1M festival makes loss Gosford Council has been told that last year’s Brisbane Water Oyster Festival made a loss of $3660, despite claims that it had generated a turnover of close to $1 million. The council has decided to write to the festival organisers stating the sponsorship conditions have not been met. It will ask why audited reports for last year’s Brisbane Water Oyster Festival had not been provided to Council as required by the sponsorship conditions. It will ask why the Festival was run at a loss of $3660, rather than at a profit as required by sponsorship conditions, so that a minimum of 50 per cent of the profit could be used as seed funding for the following year. It will inform the organisers that any future sponsorship would be conditional on providing information about last year’s event and a detailed proposal for future events. The council also asked for information from its acting director

of community services. It asked why the Brisbane Water Oyster Festival Report has only recorded part of the sponsorship provided by Council and whether there were any outstanding debts relating to the festival. The report was considered in a confidential Council meeting last Tuesday, February 26. The matter was discussed behind closed doors because the report contained “information that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the council is conducting or proposes to conduct business”. In a media release to Peninsula News after the festival last year, organisers estimated that more than 30,000 people attended the festival on Sunday, November 11. Peninsula Chamber of Commerce president Mr Matthew Wales said that the festival generated a turnover of close to $1 million. Gosford Council Agenda COM.C3, 26 Feb 2013 Photo: Naomi Bridges

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the repair job even more difficult. Gosford SES controller Mr Rolf Poole said 200 calls were received from the Gosford area regarding damaged roofs, fallen trees, leaking roofs and floods. Flooding occurred on the Central Coast Highway at the Racecourse Rd intersection, Shepard St in Umina, Wells St in Springfield and Showground

Rd Narara. NSW Police deputy state emergency operations controller, assistant commissioner Alan Clarke said emergency service personnel were "frustrated that valuable time and resources were being wasted to rescue motorists who were blatantly ignoring signs that roads are closed". “We are again appealing for motorists, and members

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round 6,500 homes in Peats Ridge, Mooney Mooney, Kariong, Kulnura, Mount White and Narara were without power over the weekend of February 23 and 24 following severe storms in the region. Additional crews from Ausgrid were sent from Newcastle and Sydney to assist in the restoration efforts as well as tree trimming crews to help cut away large trees and branches entangled in the electricity network. In some sections of major cable from Ausgrid's Somersby Zone Substation, large trees had fallen every 200 metres, making

of the public to never enter ﬂoodwaters or cross ﬂooded causeways. “It is dangerous for them and for those who have to rescue them. “Emergency services are tied up assisting people who have been affected by the weather and shouldn’t have to divert their resources to those who don’t heed warnings and act in a foolish manner. “Motorists intending to drive are urged to slow down, be patient and drive to the conditions as many

roads are affected by surface water. “Most importantly motorists need to be mindful of the dangers of flooded roads due to hidden dangers and debris. "Drivers should never enter floodwaters or cross flooded causeways,” assistant commissioner Clarke said. In the 24 hours leading up to Saturday, February 23, Narara received 36mm of rain, Kincumber 25mm and Lisarow 38mm. On Sunday, February

24, Kincumber had 64mm, Narara had 72 and Lisarow received 122mm. A number of beaches were closed over the weekend including Avoca, Copacabana, Killcare, North Avoca and Wamberal due to dangerous sea conditions. Media Release, 24 Feb 2013 Ausgrid Media Media Release, 23 Feb 2013 NSW Police Media Website, 24 Feb 2013 Bureau of Meteorology

trees from road reserves in both valleys, but mainly the Yarramalong Valley, as it seemed to cop the brunt of the poor weather. “We have an extra Rural Grading crew working to repair the gravel roads in both Valleys from ﬂood damage to the pavement and also table drains. “We will have a

better understanding of the amount of work still required by the end of the week when we can collect more information following thorough inspections.” The bad weather coincided with an urgent warning issued by NSW Police and Emergency Services asking motorists in particular to not defy

controller Assistant Commissioner Alan Clarke said if roads were closed it’s for a very good reason; they are flooded and dangerous. “We are again appealing for motorists, and members of the public to never enter floodwaters or cross flooded causeways. NSW Police and emergency service

wasted to rescue motorists who were ignoring signs that roads were closed. “It is dangerous for them and for those who have to rescue them.” Motorists driving through Tuggerah on the Saturday were diverted through the Woodbury Park housing estate to return to Wyong Rd, following the closure of Anzac Rd.

n east coast low hanging over the Central Coast brought horrendous conditions to the Allphones NSW Age Surf Life Saving Championships which began on Friday, March 1, at Ocean BeachUmina.

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Catchments in the yong Council is cleaning up Yarramalong and Dooralong closed road instructions. personnel said they were Deputy State frustrated that time and Wyong region also Valleys, following damage to roads from heavy rains and Emergency operations resources were being received heavy rainfall, fallen trees on the weekend of Saturday, February 23.

“We had crews out over the weekend putting out water over road signs in many locations throughout Yarramalong and Dooralong Valleys and closing roads in those locations as well as at Warnervale,” said a Wyong Council spokesperson. “We also had crews working to clear fallen

with Jilliby recording 68 millimetres, Wyong 72 millimetres, Ourimbah Creek 74 millimetres, Mardi Dam 83 millimetres and Toukley 81. Email, 26 Feb 2013 Wyong Council Media Media release, 23 Feb 2013 NSW Police Media

Despite the multiple program changes and the move of some water events to Terrigal, thousands of nippers aged eight to 14 had the opportunity to compete. Officials who have been involved with surf lifesaving state championships for

close to four decades said they couldn’t recall worse conditions for a NSW junior state final. Surf Life Saving NSW president Mr Tony Haven said, “This weekend has been very trying for everyone.” “I’d like to thank the competitors and their parents for their patience and understanding given the program changes and split venues.” Despite the driving rain and wind, Central Coast clubs fared well over the carnival, which was originally meant to be a three-day event, but finished up a condensed two-day program.

Narrowly missing out on top place for the second year in a row, was Avoca Beach SLSC, just six points behind the large Sydney Northern Beaches club Manly SLSC. The Flaherty family, who moved to the Coast in 2005, had by the end of the first day of competition collected three gold medals. Owen Flaherty won the U10 boys beach sprint beating Manly’s Tyler Sully and Sam Braun from Bronte, and was part of the all age beach relay winning combination. Owen has been training 15 to 20 hours a week over the summer and said he was determined to better his fifth in last year’s U9 sprint final.

“I knew I had had a lot of work to do,” he said. Older brother Finn collected gold in the U12 board relay conducted at Terrigal, which was opened up as part of a safe contingency plan based on the atrocious weather and sea state at Ocean BeachUmina. One brother opted for beach events and the other for water, and dad Greg said this allowed each to do well in their own discipline. “We moved to Avoca in 2005 and the boys have been in nippers at Avoca Surf Life Saving Club ever since. “The kids in our club are all good mates, they want

to win but in between there is good sportsmanship,” he said. Owen’s heroes are Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Ironman Ky Hurst and older club mate and success story, Jake O’Brien. Other junior Central Coast competitors made a solid impression at the NSW Age Surf Life Saving Championships. A number of competitors did host club Umina proud, including U13 superstar Mimosa Henderson, who convincingly took out the board race in trying conditions. “Winning was a bit of a surprise, the conditions were very messy, but I have

been training very hard for this event. “I didn’t really have the home advantage today because the conditions were so wild,” said Henderson. Mimosa edged out close friend and fellow waterpolo teammate Jazmyn Rodwell from Terrigal, who secured the silver. Up-and-coming competitor Lachlan Braddish, also from Umina, did well to secure gold in the U11 surf race and silver in the U11 ironman. Brother Harry was impressive on the sand, winning silver in the U13 beach sprint.

The event will commence at 10am with the popular annual march down Mann St and will culminate in an official ceremony with entertainment and a barbecue in Kibble Park. Status of Women Committee chairperson and Australian Local Government Women’s Association NSW Branch secretary Cr Vicki Scott said that the day honoured the achievements of women right around the world. “International Women’s Day is a celebration of the powerful role of women in political, cultural and economic fields. “This year’s theme, Voiceless Women, also provides an opportunity to highlight some of the issues women still face in our community,” Cr Scott said. The Status of Women Committee is anticipating that this year’s event will be one of the most successful yet. “Following the

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to a bigger and brighter celebration this year. “We have a great range of activities planned and are encouraging all local

community groups and residents to come and join the celebrations,” Cr Scott added. March participants will

assemble at the corner of Burns Cres and Mann St at Gosford Railway Station at 8:45am. Mann St from Gosford

Railway Station to Donnison St, including Beane St, will be closed to vehicular traffic between 10am and 10.30am.

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Kariong Festival bigger and better than ever

Fiona Simpson, Kariong Neighbourhood Centre

he Kariong Community Fun Festival will be held on St Patrick’s Day, Sunday, March 17, from 9:30am to 3pm. The community event was successfully held last year with this year’s focus to again be on fun, family entertainment with many free activities for the kids. This year’s Festival will have a bigger stage and a stronger line-up of entertainment, three times more activities for the kids and carnival rides. Around 50 stalls will be on display with information, Mediterranean and Spanish foods, Devonshire teas put on by Kariong High School P and C, Kariong Scouts, among other things. Talks and demonstrations will also be held on the day including alternative therapies,

environmental talks and family history searches and workshops. An art exhibition will be on display in the school hall by the Central Coast Art Society with prizes provided for the People’s Choice Award. “We as the organising committee wish to thank the Kariong Mountains High School for their great facility and support, also the Gosford City Council for their financial support,” said Kariong Neighbourhood Centre manager Ms Fiona Simpson. “We have not overlooked children’s entertainment as there will be the popular pony rides, carnival rides, drumming workshops and hip hop lessons. “Walkabout Park will again be attending and bringing some special animals for all ages to

meet and greet also to answer your questions on habitat etc. “Also we have four tents just for children’s activities, many of which are free, including face painting, plaster painting, kindy gym, crafts, show bags and balloon sculptures,” said Ms Simpson. Entertainment this year has been organised with the support of Coast FM963. Featured artists will include the Gangang Spirit Dancers who will perform the opening ceremony - welcome to country followed by the Kariong Primary School Choir who will lead into performances by the main groups. Among these performers will be Stephen Hunt, Lawrence ‘Lone Wolf’ Baker, Duane Marnell, of the popular band Rocwater, Tommy Mueller, Jake Cassar and Dr

Goodvibe, among others. On site displays this year will be provided by Kariong Bushfire Brigade, the Gosford Police mobile unit, the NRMA, the Yacht Club and the Machinery Club. “For all residents there will be a special static display of Kariong in

the form of a 3D model which has been organised through the Kariong Neighbourhood Centre. “It is most graphic with topography and infrastructure clearly depicted in scale format,” said Ms Simpson. “This is the first public display of this feature and

will be displayed adjacent to the art and crafts at the school hall.” The opening ceremony will begin at 11am performed by mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna following a short insight into the life of Gosford’s Australia Day Ambassador Liesl Tesch.

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Seniors Week activities in Gosford

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number of events will be held throughout the Gosford LGA from March 17 to 24 as part of the celebrations for NSW Seniors Week.

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he French Market will on Saturday, 16, from 9am at Chertsey School.

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Stalls will include homewares, jewellery, European style fashion, furnishings and collectables as well as locally made breads, chocolate, gourmet French

pate, cheeses and boutique wines. All entry fees will go to Chertsey Primary School to provide services to children with disabilities.

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Now in its 55th year, NSW Seniors Week provides opportunities for seniors to remain active, healthy and engaged members of their communities. Some of the free events to be held on the Central Coast include a social morning coffee bicycle ride from Gosford to Woy Woy on Sunday, March 17, a St John CPR Course at Woy Woy Library on Monday, March 18, an Aqua Fitness Class at Gosford Pool

on Monday, March 18, a performance by Kariong Primary School Choir at Kariong Library with students from Kariong Mountain High School to prepare and serve morning tea on Tuesday, March 19, a Central Coast Masters Cricket Match at Mt Penang Oval on Wednesday March 22, and a Surf Club Tour at Umina Beach Surf Club on Friday, March 22. “Many more free and low cost activities are available throughout the week,” said Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein. “Seniors make a tremendous contribution to our community through volunteering, mentoring and other

activities, and Seniors Week is a great opportunity to recognise the outstanding work they do while encouraging more to be healthy, active and socially connected. “The events that are planned for the week are geared towards the theme Live Life, focusing on sport and recreation, the arts and technology. “With over 900 events across the state, NSW Seniors Week is the largest festival for the over 60s in the southern hemisphere. “I encourage seniors to get out and about and make the most of the free or discounted events and activities,” said Mr Holstein.

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he Gosford City Markets, to be held in Kibble Park on Saturday, March 9, will see free speech and lively debate with the Soapbox in the Park Spectacular.

Ettalong Toastmasters have teamed up with Gosford Business

Improvement District Inc. (GBID) to create a first of its kind event on the Central Coast thanks to a Gosford Council Community and Cultural Development Grant. Soapbox in the Park Spectacular organiser Ms Virginia Westerson said, “The event aims to engage and entertain residents of Gosford City in the spirit of open air debate and free speech, similar to the famous tradition of Hyde Park, London and the Sydney Domain where artists and philosophers speak about whatever is on their mind”. “Commencing at 10:30am, the soap boxes will be in place and a number of pre-registered speakers will start the proceedings. “We are eager to take

registrations on the day as well. “Speakers must be aged 15 years or older and feel confident to talk for two minutes on any issue that falls within a social, environmental or economic topic. “The best talk will receive a prize. “It will be a lot of fun,” said Ms Westerson. A non-competitive junior speaker’s corner for children under 15 will also be at the event. Adding to the atmosphere in the Park there will be market stalls aplenty with new and interesting arts and clothing stalls, produce stalls including breads and pastry treats, wines, honey, fresh fruit and vegetables as well as homewares and much more.

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he 15th annual Warnervale Fair will be held in conjunction with Harmony Day at the Warnervale Athletics Field on Saturday, March 23.

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with friends from their neighbouring suburbs. The fair will commence at 9:30am and continue through to 3.30pm. Entry is free and includes entertainment on stage throughout the day. Rides will be subsidised and includes a jumping castle, mini jeeps, camel

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Celebration for purchase of Bambara land

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Opportunity to be in Q&A audience

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BC Studios’ Q&A program will run a free bus service from the Central Coast to the ABC Studios in Ultimo on Monday, March 11, for anyone interested in joining the live studio audience. Hosted by Tony Jones,

Q&A allows members of the audience to ask questions of Australia’s politicians, pundits and opinion-makers. The show goes live to air every Monday night at 9:35pm on ABC1. “Not only is it a fun and free night out, but it’s also a great way to have your

voice heard by Australia’s top decision-makers this election year,” said Q&A’s producer Ms Christine ElKhoury. To register, visit www. abc.net.au/qanda. The bus will leave Gosford at 7:15pm and return to Gosford after the show.

First heats of Battle of the Bands to be held

Jennie Dias, Gosford Council

he first heat of the Battle of the Bands competition will be held in Erina on Friday, March 15, for U18s and on Friday, April 19 for U24s.

Battle of the Bands is a local competition that offers the opportunity for

he community came out in force on Sunday, February 17, to celebrate the recent purchase of 48 acres of sensitive land at Bambara Rd, Kariong, in the expectation that it will soon be included in the surrounding National Park.

Bambara for National Park group spokesperson Mr Jake Cassar said: “I’m proud to say that I’m not at all surprised that the community came out in large numbers to

celebrate this victory.” “If it weren’t for every person who has supported this cause, it certainly wouldn’t be where it is today. “Although we should not rest until all the land is in the National Park, I feel it’s important that we celebrate every victory as they happen and keep letting the politicians know that this campaign is not going away. “I often hear people, that have just moved to the Central Coast, tell me how much they love the community spirit here

and how glad they are that they moved here. “As a lifelong local, this also makes me extremely proud and happy. “The Bambara Festival was a great opportunity for the community to come together to celebrate the protection of threatened species and cultural heritage in our local area, but to me, it was also a celebration that there is a very positive movement happening on the Central Coast right now, and people are wanting to get involved,” said Mr Cassar.

bands, with musicians up to the age of 24 who are engaged in educational studies, to be in the running to win big dollars in sponsorship prizes. Three rounds of preliminary competition will take place for each of the two age categories over the following six

months, with the semifinals scheduled to take place in September and October Central Coast based bands who wish to participate in the first heat for the 2013 Battle of the Bands have until Friday, March 8, to apply.

Grab a bargain on Second Hand Saturday

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osford Council is encouraging local residents to find themselves a recycled bargain on Second Hand Saturday on March 23.

Second Hand Saturday is an initiative to create the biggest day of garage sales Gosford City has seen, encouraging participants

to sell, swap or give away pre-loved goods. Garage sales being held on Second Hand Saturday will receive free promotion from Council. Gosford Council’s waste services coordinator Mr James Lawson said that the initiative helped avoid items being sent to landfill. “Second Hand Saturday

Community Market at Wyoming 2nd Sunday of the Month Next Market March 10 Wyoming Community Centre’s Monthly Market is continuing this year. This is a truly Not for Profit Market with all proceeds from stall bookings going towards the local community - The Market runs on the 2nd Sunday of each month at 147 Maidens Brush Rd Wyoming from 9am to 2pm with set up from 7 :30am. We are able to offer a great low cost venue to support the local community and are keen to attract stall holders including fresh produce sales. Outdoor, undercover and indoor spaces are available. Just $10 for a single table indoors or $10 for a marquee spot outdoors. Event goes ahead rain or shine. BBQ, hot and cold drinks available. Bookings are essential – Ring Lyn on 4323 7483. For more information visit www.wyomingcc.org.au and on Facebook. d by

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gives residents a great opportunity to find a bargain while also doing their bit for the environment. “Council will be providing free advertising to all garage sales registered with us on March 23. “This is a great chance for people to see the benefit of garage sales to their hip-pocket and our environment,” said Mr Lawson. To receive this free promotion for Second Hand Saturday resident’s need to register online at www.gosford.nsw.gov.au/ waste_services by Sunday, March17. That

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Deborah O’Neill MP Member for Robertson

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to welcome Federal Plibersek to the Coast our wonderful new for our community.

The new Cancer Centre will be able to treat 800 patients a year and will reduce the need for locals to travel to Sydney or Newcastle for their treatments.

Thanks to a $21 million investment from the Federal Government, residents on the Peninsula will be able to once again access rehab facilities at Woy Woy Hospital.

The Labor Government has invested more than $55 million in vital health services since 2010.

Minister Plibersek was thrilled with progress on construction of the new GP Super Clinic at West Gosford, opening in June.

This will mean the return of 30 beds in a brand new building from mid-2013.

I was very happy Health Minister Tanya recently to inspect health infrastructure

This includes $28.6 million for the Regional Cancer Centre which will mean that locals will be able to access radiotherapy services right here on the Coast by the end of March.

The Clinic will bring together up to 14 GPs and a team of other health professionals to make it easier for locals to see a doctor and get all the care they need.

I am proud of these acheivements, and I look forward to Coasties getting their fair share of health services when these great new facilities are up and running over the next few months.

Out & about Thanks to the Mariners for their support of DonateLife Week and for reminding Coasties to discuss their organ donation wishes with their families. Great to talk with Jerry van Wyck about the Federal Government’s Keys2Drive program which gives free driving lessons to young people to help reduce accidents involving new drivers. Parents and kids alike were excited to hear about what the Gonski Reforms would mean for Woodport Public School. More funding, and better opportunities for our local schools here on the Coast.

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Easter fete at Patonga

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Judy Singer, Patonga Progress Association

he Patonga Progress Association’s Annual Easter Fete will be held on Saturday, March 30, from 9am until 1pm at the Progress Hall.

“The Easter Fete is one of the major, yearly fund raisers for the Patonga Progress Association whose members have been diligently raising money for projects such as improving the local hall, providing public seating around Patonga and keeping the village free to air television transmitter going for the benefit of all Patongans,” said Patonga Progress Association secretary Ms Judy Singer. There will be a variety of stalls selling arts and crafts, antiques and collectables, jewellery, show bags,

y o m i n g Community Centre’s monthly market is continuing this year and will be held on the second Sunday of each month from 9am to 2pm. “This is a truly not for profit market with

all proceeds from stall bookings going towards the local community,” said Wyoming Community Centre manager Ms Kathy Sokk. “We are able to offer a great low cost venue to support the local community and are keen to attract stall holders

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Mary Mac’s Place Trivia Night will be held on Friday, March 15, at the Woy Woy Leagues Club from 7pm. Tickets cost $10 and include access to the trivia competition and a silent auction. Prizes will be given with people encouraged to bring their own gold coins for bribes and games.

children’s toys as well as a selection of homemade cakes, preserves, plants, books, bric-a-brac and gifts. “The barbecue will be fired up to sell mouthwatering sausage sandwiches and a relaxing morning tea with homemade scones and jam will also be on sale. “We will be spinning the giant chocolate wheel all morning for a chance to win scrumptious Easter egg prizes and an Easter egg hamper will be raffled at the end of the fete. “A visit to the Patonga Fete is always a fun day out for everyone and we encourage visitors to make a day of it by coming along to the Fete in the morning, then they can head down to beautiful Patonga

Beach in the afternoon with a picnic rug to have a swim, a fish or a snooze in the sun. “We also recommend visitors to the area pop over to the Pearl Beach Progress Association’s Annual Book Fair which is happening on Easter Saturday too. “Both fundraisers have been running for many years and visitors come from all over the Peninsula and beyond to support these two great events. “We hope everyone can make it to Patonga on Easter Saturday to enjoy the quaint village atmosphere and friendly local hospitality and at the same time help keep this wonderful Easter tradition alive,” said Ms Singer.

Peninsula Chamber to hold AGM

Matthew Wales, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

he Peninsula Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual general meeting on Monday, March 11, from 7pm at Naman’s

Kitchen, Ettalong. Liberal candidate for the seat of Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks will speak at the meeting. All nominations for

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Then and Now at Ettalong

Flute Gala Days in Gosford

Ylenna Zajec, Ettalong Beach Festival

Lisa Kelly, Central Coast Conservatorium

he second instalment of Ettalong’s Then and Now film will be screened at the Ettalong Beach Festival on Saturday, March 16, at 1:30pm and on Sunday, March 17, at 1:30pm and 6pm at Cinema Paradiso.

he Central Coast Conservatorium will hold Flute Gala Days on March 17 and July 21. Conservatorium flute tutors Allyne Brislan, Vanessa Ropa and Rosalie Bourne are organising the events which are aimed at everyone involved in teaching or learning the flute or piccolo, as well as anyone who simply loves to hear the flute being played well. The events are open to the public and provide the opportunity for all flute and piccolo players to build on their skills and repertoire. On Sunday, March 17, woodwind students from the Conservatorium, along with students from private teaching studios from Sydney to Newcastle will converge in the Robert Knox Hall at the Conservatorium in Gosford to see distinguished flautist Rosamund Plummer deliver a Masterclass followed by a recital. Players of all levels and ages are welcome, and the Masterclass will include break-out moments when participants can workshop the ideas presented in the Masterclass. Rosamund Plummer is Principal Piccolo with Sydney Symphony Orchestra. She plays regularly as a guest with various Australian orchestras, including the

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Friday March 8 Nick and Liesl Friend and Lover EP Launch, The Rhythm Hut, 6:30pm Living Well with Awareness, Peninsula Women’s Health Centre, 10am International Women’s Day march, Mann St, 10:30am

Saturday March 9 Dances from the British Isles, East Gosford Progress Hall, 7:30pm-11:30pm Soapbox in the Park Spectacular, Kibble Park Central Coast Country Music Festival, The

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waterslide, the connection with Sydney’s underbelly and the devastating fire which wiped out the Ettalong Beach town will be told,” said Festival creative director Ms Ylenna Zajec. “Wow, have we uncovered some people’s stories.”

Abattoir artwork to be on exhibition in Redfern

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Tasmanian and Adelaide Symphony Orchestras and the Australian Chamber Orchestra. As a founding member of the flute quartet Tucana, she regularly commissions and performs new music by Australian composers. Registrations are open from 1:30pm and the sessions will commence at 2pm. There will be a recital by Plummer at 5pm. Patrons can purchase tickets to just the recital or the recital and workshops. Ms Plummer will be accompanied by Ms Brislan

for the recital, which will showcase Ms Plummer’s talent and skill with her instruments, along with Ms Brislan’s piano accompaniment which is made special by the fact that she herself is a flautist. The July date will feature Powell Flute Master Janet Webb who will present a Masterclass for flute students, while Jocelyn Edey Fazzone, a Sydney based flautist and pianist will present a separate forum for flute teachers on the new AMEB flute syllabus. Both artists will then combine to give a recital.

Thursday March 7 National Ladies DIY workshop, Bunnings Warehouse, Tuggerah Kincumber High School’s Konversation Hour, 7:30pm Politics in the Pub, Dutton’s Tavern, Gosford, 6pm

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be viewed by gold coin donation, will include a mix of interviews from local residents, historical film footage and scenes of the Peninsula area over the last century. “Tantalising true stories about the town’s past characters, the shops, the picture show, the dance hall, roller skating rink, the

Entrance Memorial Park, 10am Author event with economist Ross Gittens, Gospel Garden Sanctuary, Umina, 6:30pm Garage sale, Ettalong Uniting Church, 8am-12pm Northern Wyong Art, Craft and Photographic Showcase, Chain Valley Bay Community Hall, 10am

Sunday March 10 Central Coast Conservatorium fundraising concert, 2:30pm Peninsula Waterfront Markets

Monday March 11 Peninsula Chamber of Commerce AGM, Ettalong Beach Club, 7pm

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agstaffe resident Mr Ian Provest will have examples of his photomedia work on exhibition at the Arthere Photomedia Gallery in Redfern from March 16 to April 4. The Abbee was created by Mr Provest over two years at the old Woy Woy Abattoir which closed in 2003. During its functioning history, locals and workers would refer to the place as ‘the Abbee’. Mr Provest said the colloquial referencing to the space and more spiritual experience of the quiet cathedral-like industrial interiors, have both uniquely influenced and inspired his work.

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Taiko Meditation MiniTerm, The Rhythm Hut, 3pm Then and Now, Cinema Paradiso, 1:30pm French Country Market, Chertsey Public School, 9am-3pm

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Kariong Community Fun Festival, 9:30am-3pm Then and Now, Cinema Paradiso, 1:30pm and 6pm Flute Gala Day, Central Coast Conservatorium, 2pm

Friday March 15 Ettalong Beach Festival Battle of the Bands U18 heat one, The Hub, Erina Mary Mac’s Place Trivia Night, Woy Woy Leagues Club, 7pm Ettalong Beach Retro Brash, Wadhayi, the Leisure and Lifestyle Centre

Saturday March 16 Big Sing with Lisa Young, Ettalong Primary School auditorium, 10:30am3:30pm

Monday March 18 Cancer Information and Support Society (CISS) meeting, Arts and Crafts Centre, Henry Kendall gardens, Wyoming, 7pm

Wednesday March 20 Connecting with carers through education workshop, Uniting Care Gosford, 6pm-8pm

Six months ago Provest took up an Artist in Residency position to be able to live on site. “I wanted to experience the place more fully,” said Mr Provest. “I’ve found that the times I’m most inspired are at the beginning and end of the day when I best respond to the quietness, light and energy. “It has been both rewarding and challenging living and working here, but it provides me with a fantastic opportunity for creativity,” he said. Shooting mostly on medium format, the work has been created on site and hand printed by Provest in his studio, using the highest quality archival museum grade pigment

ink paper. Provest said he was inspired by the work and aesthetic of artists William Eggleston, Bill Viola, and Richard Long.

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‘Konversations’ at Kincumber

Op shop celebrates third birthday

Brian O’Heir, Kincumber High School P and C

incumber High School will kick off its Konversation Hour this month on Thursday, March 7, from 7:30pm with guest speakers Liesl Tesch and Dr Ibithal Samarayi. Kincumber High Konversation Hour is a monthly schedule of speakers during the 2013 school terms.

The event on Thursday, March 7, will celebrate International Women’s Day and attendees will hear from paralympian Liesl Tesch and author of Refugee to Resident Dr Samarayi who is also a University of Newcastle academic and artist. NSW Seniors Week will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 20, and will feature Dr Joyce Barry,

who last year, received her PhD at age 87. Aunty Anita Selwyn, a local indigenous elder who in 2009 received her BA at the age of 70, will also feature as well as Helen Ross, who at 91, is about to publish her second book. Her first, Valia’s Capri, was published when she was 89.

Dances from the British Isles

Robyn Graylin, CCBDMA

he Central Coast Bush Dance and Music Association (CCBDMA) will hold its Dances from the British Isles bush dance on Saturday, March 9, from 7:30pm at the East Gosford Progress Hall. Featured dances will include those that

originated in England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Music will be by Bon Accord and dances will be called by five guest callers. “We have an easy programme this year, which can be viewed on our website,” said CCBDMA president Ms

Robyn Graylin. “Even so, all dancers will be taught, walked through and called. “Beginners are encouraged. “Feel free to dress up if you wish; national costumes, kilts or just a show of colour,” said Ms Graylin.

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irthday celebrations at the Restore op shop in Umina will begin at 10am on Friday, March 22, which will see a special third birthday cake cut.

and staffed by over 50 volunteers who Mr Baxter said have formed close friendships based on care and compassion. “The third birthday celebrations would not be possible without the faithful support of the locals who have frequented the shop, not only to catch

The Restore shop is managed by a committee from YouthLife with proceeds going toward assisting in the employment of two Special Religious Education teachers at Brisbane Water Secondary College. “They also participate voluntarily in other school activities including sport and, in doing so, support comfort and encourage students to form a solid foundation upon which to build their lives,” said YouthLife secretary Mr John Baxter. The shop is managed

a bargain but also because they have developed their own friendships with the staff,” said Mr Baxter. “While the shop was recently shut because of water damage from the storms, many of these friends popped in to pass on their best wishes,” he said.

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osford Council’s Status of Women Committee will hold its annual International Women’s Day celebrations on Friday, March 8.

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$1M festival makes loss Gosford Council has been told that last year’s Brisbane Water Oyster Festival made a loss of $3660, despite claims that it had generated a turnover of close to $1 million. The council has decided to write to the festival organisers stating the sponsorship conditions have not been met. It will ask why audited reports for last year’s Brisbane Water Oyster Festival had not been provided to Council as required by the sponsorship conditions. It will ask why the Festival was run at a loss of $3660, rather than at a proﬁt as required by sponsorship conditions, so that a minimum of 50 per cent of the proﬁt could be used as seed funding for the following year. It will inform the organisers that any future sponsorship would be conditional on providing information about last year’s event and a detailed proposal for future events. The council also asked for information from its acting director

of community services. It asked why the Brisbane Water Oyster Festival Report has only recorded part of the sponsorship provided by Council and whether there were any outstanding debts relating to the festival. The report was considered in a conﬁdential Council meeting last Tuesday, February 26. The matter was discussed behind closed doors because the report contained “information that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the council is conducting or proposes to conduct business”. In a media release to Peninsula News after the festival last year, organisers estimated that more than 30,000 people attended the festival on Sunday, November 11. Peninsula Chamber of Commerce president Mr Matthew Wales said that the festival generated a turnover of close to $1 million. Gosford Council Agenda COM.C3, 26 Feb 2013 Photo: Naomi Bridges

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Additional crews from Ausgrid were sent from Newcastle and Sydney to assist in the restoration efforts as well as tree trimming crews to help cut away large trees and branches entangled in the electricity network. In some sections of major cable from Ausgrid's Somersby Zone Substation, large trees had fallen every 200 metres, making

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A road closure on the Central Coast

A tree down at Waratah Rd, Mangrove Mountain, which brought down 11,000 Volt powerlines

round 6,500 homes in Peats Ridge, Mooney Mooney, Kariong, Kulnura, Mount White and Narara were without power over the weekend of February 23 and 24 following severe storms in the region.

yong Council is cleaning up Yarramalong and Dooralong Valleys, following damage to roads from heavy rains and fallen trees on the weekend of Saturday, February 23.

closed road instructions. Deputy State Emergency operations controller Assistant Commissioner Alan Clarke said if roads were closed it’s for a very good reason; they are flooded and dangerous. “We are again appealing for motorists, and members of the public to never enter floodwaters or cross flooded causeways. NSW Police and emergency service

personnel said they were frustrated that time and resources were being wasted to rescue motorists who were ignoring signs that roads were closed. “It is dangerous for them and for those who have to rescue them.” Motorists driving through Tuggerah on the Saturday were diverted through the Woodbury Park housing estate to return to Wyong Rd, following the closure of Anzac Rd.

Catchments in the Wyong region also received heavy rainfall, with Jilliby recording 68 millimetres, Wyong 72 millimetres, Ourimbah Creek 74 millimetres, Mardi Dam 83 millimetres and Toukley 81. Email, 26 Feb 2013 Wyong Council Media Media release, 23 Feb 2013 NSW Police Media

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n east coast low hanging over the Central Coast brought horrendous conditions to the Allphones NSW Age Surf Life Saving Championships which began on Friday, March 1, at Ocean BeachUmina.

Despite the multiple program changes and the move of some water events to Terrigal, thousands of nippers aged eight to 14 had the opportunity to compete. Ofﬁcials who have been involved with surf lifesaving state championships for

close to four decades said they couldn’t recall worse conditions for a NSW junior state ﬁnal. Surf Life Saving NSW president Mr Tony Haven said, “This weekend has been very trying for everyone.” “I’d like to thank the competitors and their parents for their patience and understanding given the program changes and split venues.” Despite the driving rain and wind, Central Coast clubs fared well over the carnival, which was originally meant to be a three-day event, but ﬁnished up a condensed two-day program.

Narrowly missing out on top place for the second year in a row, was Avoca Beach SLSC, just six points behind the large Sydney Northern Beaches club Manly SLSC. The Flaherty family, who moved to the Coast in 2005, had by the end of the first day of competition collected three gold medals. Owen Flaherty won the U10 boys beach sprint beating Manly’s Tyler Sully and Sam Braun from Bronte, and was part of the all age beach relay winning combination. Owen has been training 15 to 20 hours a week over the summer and said he was determined to better his fifth in last year’s U9 sprint final.

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disappointment of having to cancel last year’s march due to bad weather, we are very much looking forward

to a bigger and brighter celebration this year. “We have a great range of activities planned and are encouraging all local

community groups and residents to come and join the celebrations,” Cr Scott added. March participants will

assemble at the corner of Burns Cres and Mann St at Gosford Railway Station at 8:45am. Mann St from Gosford

Railway Station to Donnison St, including Beane St, will be closed to vehicular traffic between 10am and 10.30am.

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Kincumber Gym to hold events for charity Joshua Lucas, Kincumber Gym

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incumber Gym will hold an Adventure Race and Kids Triathlon this month with any proceeds going to charity.

Both events will be held on Saturday, March 16, with one aimed at children and the other at adults. The Kids Triathlon is all

about promoting an active lifestyle for children and combines both fun and fitness. It is planned to kick off at 11:45am. There will be a small cost for the pool entry and children need to bring a bike, helmet, towel, water, swimmers and goggles. The Adventure Race

will commence at 12:45pm and will start and finish at Kincumber Gym. The fee for entry will be donated to Care Flight. Teams of three are needed to participate and individuals need a bike, helmet, towel, swimmers, goggles, water and a backpack.

Four students selected for CHS cricket

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our Central Coast girls have been selected for CHS One and CHS Two sides to participate in the Lord Tavernor’s NSW Schoolgirls Cricket

Championships. Lily Bardsley of Kincumber and Nicki Squires of Terrigal were both selected in the CHS One side while Rochelle Davis of Narara and Tiegan Kavanagh of Wyong were

selected in the CHS Two side. The selections followed the girls’ involvement in the Imparja Cup on Saturday, February 23, held in Coffs Harbour.

group of Year 12 students from St Philips Christian College visited Broadmeadow on Tuesday, February 12, to participate in the HRIS Tennis

Gala Day. Ben Ingram, Nick Ketley, Josh Girvan, Rachel Young, Iona Shanks, Fern U-Thainoon, Steph Watty and Luke Smith each played three matches against four different schools. “It may not have been

an overall victory for our College, but we came home feeling pretty satisfied, some would say it was a moral victory,” said Year 12 Tennis representatives Stephanie Watty and Luke Smith.

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On the Water

Canoe State Titles at Patonga

Judy Hessey-Mott, Central Coast Outrigger Canoe Club

Woy Woy swimmers succeed at State event

by Sonny Hinwood

oy Woy Swim Club has started the year on a high with great results at the Stage Age Swimming Championships held at Sydney Aquatic Centre, Homebush.

he Central Coast Outrigger Canoe Club will host the NSW State Titles at Patonga Beach on the weekend of March 23 and 24.

Racing on both days should start between 8:30am and 9am, and continue until late afternoon on Saturday and just after lunch on Sunday. The event will include OC6 canoe racing on the Saturday and OC2 racing on the Sunday. “This is a big event for our club and will attract upwards of 550 competitors on the first day alone,” said Central Coast Outrigger Canoe Club representative Ms Judy Hessey-Mott. “The distance for racing in a Regatta can start from four to six kilometres for juniors and novice crews,

to short course for men and women of 10 kilometres, long distance race for women, and mixed crews of 14 to 16 kilometres, and long distance men’s of 18 kilometres. “Like all small not for profit local clubs, this event is very important for our club as it is our major fundraiser event, which allows funds raised to be used for advancement of our Junior Development Programme and provide for a new lightweight canoe, maintenance of other club canoes and equipment. “We expect paddlers and their families, friends, and the residents of this normally sleepy, beautiful part of the Coast to enjoy the activities and benefits from the influx of visitors over the Regatta weekend. “Patonga Beach Hotel is one of our major sponsors and we have secured some

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TUE - 12 0218 - 0.31 0833 - 1.73 1448 - 0.27 2058 - 1.66

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WED - 20 0159 - 1.42 0854 - 0.67 1452 - 1.13 2031 - 0.76

THU - 21 0308 - 1.42 1002 - 0.64 1608 - 1.16 2145 - 0.74

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wonderful raffle prizes which will be drawn on Saturday, March 23, at our Regatta. The Central Coast Outrigger Canoe Club is based at Woy Woy for closed water paddling and Patonga for open water paddling. The Club, which was established in 1997, has six person canoes, two person canoes and 50 members aged between 10 and 70. “Here at Central Coast Outrigger Canoe Club, meeting friends to play sport spurs on our motivation and commitment to stay healthy and happy, while promoting this fantastic sport for fitness and social aspects,” said Ms Hessey-Mott. “The health benefits from paddling are obvious from the beginning. “It is great for body and mind, as well as a great upper body workout, including the core, and cardiovascular endurance. “Outrigger Canoe is very much a family sport, where both parents and children can be involved at racing level. “Everybody helps each other, and takes care of each other, which creates great camaraderie within the club. “Our racing teams train up to three times a week, and our club also caters for nonracing - social members. “We encourage people from all walks of life to enjoy this healthy sport.”

The first event was the NSW Stage Age Championships for 10 to 12 years held on January 5 and 6. Woy Woy Swim Club was represented by Lachlan Braddish, Myles Bailey, Corey Kerr, Charlie Polson, Regan Champley, Olivia McParlane, Jasmine Darwin and Kaylah Holmes who

swam a total of 37 events between them. The majority of their swims were personal bests with some Top 10 finishes. Stand out performer was Myles who came first in the 200 metre backstroke, second in the 100 metre freestyle, second in the 100 metre backstroke and third in the 50 metre freestyle. Another highlight was the Girls U10 four by 50 metre freestyle relay, consisting of Kaylah Holmes, Tasha Oberlander, Josie Burraston and Jade Vadala. The girls finished ninth in the State in a strongly contested event, three of them at their first NSW

Championships. The following week saw the NSW Stage Age Championships for 13 to 18 years held from January 8 to 13. The Club was represented by Rachel Wood, Laura Ghali, Mimi Henderson, Ethan Dodd and Sienna Inglis. Highlights were Rachel who came third in the 200 metre freestyle, second in the 400 metre freestyle and second in the 800 metre freestyle. A string of personal best times and Top 10 finishes rounded off what proved to be a successful month for the club.

Volunteers needed for sailing club Kathryn Bourke, Budgewoi Sailing Club

udgewoi Sailing Club is looking for volunteers and sailors to become involved with the Club.

The Club needs volunteers who would be available on Sundays from 11am until 4pm to join the race committee which conducts races for sailors on Lake Munmorah. The Club has a 4.9 metre committee - rescue boat with a 40hp outboard. The duties of the race

committee are to set courses, start and finish races, and help those sailors who occasionally get themselves into trouble. No previous experience necessary. Sailors are invited to join the Club with the senior instructor available to provide junior sailors with the essential skills they need to enjoy themselves on the water safely. Classes are held on Sundays from 10am for an hour to an hour and a half. As junior sailors achieve

proficiency in the sport, they will be able to join the fleet races held afterward which provide young sailors with the chance to improve their skills, gain an understanding of basic racing principles and tactics and eventually move into club-level competition. For more information on volunteering, phone Kathy Bourke on 4392 7758 or for more information on joining the Club as a sailor, phone Mark Vandersteen on 0402 455 965.

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Bowls

Annual Bowls carnival at Bateau Bay

Sherriff to go to Glasgow

Tony Hegyi, Bateau Bay Men’s Bowling Club

Aidan Davis, Bowls Australia

ron Sherriff, of Ettalong Memorial Bowling Club, has been selected in the Australian

Jackaroos Men’s Squad in the lead up to the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games. In the aftermath of the $136,000 Australian Open held earlier this month, Bowls Australia has confirmed the athletes entrusted with international duties heading into the Commonwealth Games, which will include

lead-in test events taking place in Scotland. After a record-breaking World Championships campaign in Adelaide last December, in which the host nation steamrolled its way to a five gold and two silver medals from the eight disciplines on offer, the core structure of the Jackaroos squad remained the same. Joining Sherriff in the squad is Matthew Baus, Mark Casey, Dylan Fisher, Matthew Flapper, Shane Garvey, Barrie Lester, Nathan Rice, Wayne Ruedige and Brett Wilkie.

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he 43rd Australian Unity Hibiscus Carnival was held at Bateau Bay Bowling Club from February 24 to 27, which saw over 400 bowlers from the Central Coast participate in the Mixed Fours, Men’s Pairs, Men’s Triples and Graded Men’s Fours.

The Mixed Fours was won by Diane Brown, Garry Staughton, Connie

Staughton and Paul Brahe from Gwandalan with three wins plus 29. Terrigal team of Veronique Jewell, Wayne Guise, Kristy Flaxman and Mitch Guise came in second with three wins plus 29. Wyong’s Fay Feros, Barbara Jansen, Steve Elliott and Wayne Hesling came in third with three wins plus 22. In the Men’s Pairs, Glenn O’Brian and Kevin Bowcock of Avoca placed first with three wins plus 23. In second place, from Wamberal, was Len Introna

and Howie Fortis with three wins plus 22. In third was Trevor Shoveller and Tony Battistella from The Entrance with three wins plus 19. In the Men’s Triples, Peter Holey, Shane Gibbin and Ron Spek from Halekulani placed first with three wins plus 29. In second place was Norm Latta, Keith Campbell and Jock Anderson of Bateau Bay with three wins plus 21. In third place was Greg Larkin, Gary Langham and Kevin Russell of Bateau Bay

with three wins plus 20 In the Graded Men’s Fours, composite team Jim White, Mike Waddington, Shane Gibbin and Peter Holey placed first with three wins plus 27. In second place was Avoca’s Ron Burnett, John Moore, Kerry Smith and Dick Love with three wins plus 15. In third place was Harry Stokes, Terry Large, Lance Tonks and Ron Spek of Munmorah with three wins plus nine.

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Teams from Canton Beach, Lake Munmorah, Norah Head and Wyong RSL attended the occasion. Two non-competitive games were played, one of 12 ends and the other of 10 ends. All games were played in a friendly, competitive manner with umpire, Ron Marlin, called on a number of times to decide the winner of an end. The team that came first on the day with two wins, 14 ends and a score of 28 was Carol Fernance (skip) and June McBurney (second) from Wyong RSL Women’s Bowling Club and Gladys Turnbull (Lead) from Toukley Memorial Women’s Bowling Club.

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Bowls

Seniors from four zones compete at Ettalong he inaugural Four Zone Seniors Trial was hailed a success as six teams of four from each of the four zones, Zone Two Newcastle, Zone Six Manning Hunter, Zone Nine Sydney North-East and hosts and Zone 15 Central Coast, came together at Ettalong Memorial Bowling Club on Monday, March 4, for the inaugural Senior Representative bowlers.

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games of 18 ends with the winner decided on wins plus margins. In the morning games, Zone Nine defeated Zone Six with a score of 111-95, and Zone 15 prevailed over Zone Two with a score of 88-86 in a cliff hanger that saw the result come down to the last end of the last rink on the green with Zone 15 trailing by one shot. Zone Two tried desperately to hold on to their slim margin, but it wasn’t to be as Bill Constantine’s Zone 15 team grabbed three shots to steal a victory in a game that was close-fought all the way. Zone 15’s Master Board

win was helped greatly by Dave Limbrick’s team winning their rink 21-10. After lunch, the teams returned to the greens for the second game which saw Zone Six score a comfortable 102-83 win over Zone Two while Zone 15 had another close call, just scraping home 96-92 over a tenacious Zone Nine. Carl Perry from Zone Nine said, “The day was a good hit-out for those looking for selection in the Senior Sides to compete in the 2013 Senior Inter-Zone Sides Championship in May at Ballina”.

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Football

Mariners scoreless in opening AFC match

Tyson Scott, Central Coast Mariners

entral Coast Mariners kicked off their 2013 AFC Champions League campaign with a scoreless draw against K-League Classic club Suwon Bluewings at Central Coast Stadium on Wednesday, February 27.

Sungryong. Graham Arnold’s side had the better of the chances to win the clash on Matchday One. Soon after Montgomery’s spot kick, Pedj Bojic mistimed an effort from an inviting position, letting Suwon off the hook. It was obvious from the outset that neither side wanted to concede early in the game. Nevertheless, the Mariners did have the better of the play in the first 45, creating a few opportunities to open their account in this season’s version of Asia’s premier club competition. The energetic Nick Fitzgerald provided a chance after flying down the left side to whip in a cross for Kiwi international Michael McGlinchey. McGlinchey fired a half volley at goal, however, couldn’t direct his shot on target. Suwon’s biggest chance

The Mariners dominated much of the match and missed a golden opportunity to win the game against Seo Jung-won’s side after Jung Sungryong saved Nick Montgomery’s 88th minute penalty kick. Suwon defender Kwak Kwangsun made a horrific handball inside his own area to gift the Mariners a chance to take all three points from 12-yards, but unfortunately for Central Coast, Montgomery’s shot was saved by Bluewings’ and Korea Republic’s international custodian

of the first half and possibly the match came in the 43rd minute to Chong Tese. The DPR Korea international ran onto a low and direct cross but failed to hit the target. Despite it being Suwon’s first competitive match of the season their fitness held up well in the first 45 minutes, but the true test came in the second half. The conservative nature of the first half carried into the first 10 minutes of the second and this was evident through the Mariners’ flanks. Josh Rose and Pedj Bojic, perhaps understanding the threat Suwon pose on the break, played somewhat more defensively than usual. Nevertheless, the duo were still integral to some of the Mariners’ best play, with clever through balls for the likes of McGlinchey and the A-League’s top marksman Daniel McBreen helping keep Arnold’s outfit on top of Seo’s

side. The pacey Mitchell Duke was injected into the match in the 63rd minute and, sixty seconds later, found himself with the ball at his feet and with a great chance to break the deadlock. Duke picked the ball up on the edge of the box, charged at Sungryong and opted to drive his shot at goal with the outside of his right foot. His effort pounded into the keeper from close range, and while the rebound came straight back at him he had little time to react, with his hurried follow up shot flying over the crossbar. In a game of few opportunities, the best chances of the contest undoubtedly came in the final five minutes of the match. Sungryong’s save from Montgomery’s spot kick and Bojic’s failure to connect with his late chance ensured the game remained goalless and

both teams got their Group H campaign off to a solid start. Central Coast Mariners play their next AFC Champions League match away to J-League outfit Kashiwa Reysol on Wednesday, March 13, at the Kashiwa Soccer Stadium in Japan. Central Coast Mariners 0 Suwon Bluewings 0 Central Coast Stadium, Gosford Central Coast Mariners: 1. Mathew RYAN (Gk), 2. Daniel MCBREEN, 3. Joshua ROSE, 4. Pedj BOJIC, 5. Zachary ANDERSON, 11. Oliver BOZANIC, 14. Michael MCGLINCHEY (c) (9. Bernie IBINI 72’), 16. Trent SAINSBURY, 18. Nick MONTGOMERY, 21. Mile STERJOVSKI (19. Mitchell DUKE 62’), 29. Nick FITZGERALD Substitutes not used: 8. Adriano PELLEGRINO, 13. Brent GRIFFITHS, 17.

Anthony CACERES, 20. Justin PASFIELD (Gk), 24. Hayden MORTON Yellow cards: McBreen 88’ Red cards: Nil Suwon Bluewings: 1. Jung SUNGRYONG (Gk), 2. Choi JAESOO, 3. Kwak KWANGSUN, 7. Cho DONGGUN (11. STEVO 63’), 8. Kim DOOHYUN (c) (16. Cho JI HOON 69’), 9. Oh JANGEUN, 13. Seo JUNGJIN (36. Kim DAE KYUNG 56’), 14. Chong TESE, 15. Hong SOONHAK, 17. Hong CHUL, 23. Eddy BOSNAR Substitutes not used: 3. LEE JONGMIN, 19. CHO YONGTAE, 21. Yang DONGWON (Gk), 34. Yeon JAEMIN Yellow cards: Jaesoo 87’, Jangeun 29’ Red cards: Nil Referee: Ali Hasan Ebrahim Abdulnabi (Bahrain)

Mariners’ Youth League lose final by default

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o o t b a l l Fe d e r at i o n Australia (FFA) has confirmed that Melbourne Victory has been crowned National Youth League 2012-13 Champions following the cancellation of their Round 18 match against the Central Coast Mariners.

The determination meant the cancelled match was recorded as a goalless draw with Melbourne Victory retaining top spot in the NYL due to their superior goal difference. “While a decision of this nature is never easy, the regulations provided for cancellation and the competing clubs agreed under the circumstances that this was the right decision,” said Head of A-League Damien de Bohun. “We congratulate both Melbourne Victory and Central Coast Mariners on their success during the NYL 2012-13 season.” After both sides finished the season equal on 37 points, Melbourne Victory’s goal difference of positive 37 compared to Central Coast’s positive 11 saw the Melbourne team retain top

FFA’s decision to cancel the match was made following two postponements due to severe weather conditions and consultation with both Melbourne Victory and the Central Coast Mariners. The determination took into account regulations from the FFA League Match Day Operations Manual and NYL player transition into state based competitions.

spot on the NYL ladder. A Central Coast Mariners spokesperson said: “Naturally we are disappointed that we won’t have the have the chance to play for the title, however, we accept FFA’s decision not to reschedule the match for a second time given the factors involved.” “We are proud of the achievements made by our NYL side under John McLafferty this season and look forward to fielding a strong team in next season’s NYL where our focus will be on grooming more players for our Hyundai A-League squad. “Numerous players from both sides are due to link with various State League clubs, and Melbourne Victory had travelled to the Central Coast twice at significant expense.”

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Football

Mariners’ unbeaten run at Bluetongue comes to an end

Jess Norton, Central Coast Mariners Photo: Paul Barkley/LookPro

he Central Coast Mariners suffered a narrow 1-0 loss to Western Sydney Wanderers in the Round 23 topof-the-table Hyundai A-League clash at Bluetongue Stadium on Saturday, March 2.

A goal in the 81st minute from substitute Labinot Haliti ensured the Wanderers extended their winning streak to eight matches. Despite dominating plenty of the play, Graham Arnold’s Mariners failed to capitalise on the chances they crafted, and were left to rue their profligacy in front of goal at Alan Milliner’s final whistle. The defeat ended Central Coast’s unbeaten run at Bluetongue Stadium this season, and meant the Wanderers leapfrogged the Mariners into first place on the A-League standings. It was a cagey start to the encounter with relatively few clear-cut opportunities created by either side, as both teams tried to find their form in the wet and slippery conditions. Nevertheless, the Mariners were in the ascendancy in the early stages and duly crafted the first opportunity of the game. In the 19th minute, attacking ace Bernie Ibini

fired a powerful right-foot effort from inside the area, but his shot sailed high of the woodwork. Soon after, Shinji Ono failed to trouble Mariners’ shot stopper Mathew Ryan as he sent his shot high and wide. The yellow and navy had a great chance to break the deadlock 30 minutes in as the Hyundai A-League’s leading marksman Daniel McBreen unleashed a powerful shot from inside the box following a neat cross from right-back Pedj Bojic. Unfortunately for Arnold’s men, Wanderers’ defender Nikolai Topor-Stanley was up to the task for his team and cleared the ball to

safety. Central Coast started the second stanza the brighter of the two teams and had a few chances to open their account. Referee Milliner awarded a penalty to the home team in the 51st minute following a challenge from Dino Kresinger on veteran defender Patrick Zwaanswijk inside the area. Unfortunately for the Mariners, Ryan’s effort failed to find its way past Wanderers shot-stopper Ante Covic with the keeper making a comfortable save. Central Coast continued to press and came close to breaking the deadlock as Ibini made a marauding run down the right flank.

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Ibini stung the palms of Covic with a powerful shot that the in-form custodian managed to palm to safety. Wanderers’ boss Popovic introduced Haliti for Kresinger with less than 20 minutes remaining and it was the substitute who would ultimately prove to be the hero for the away team. In the 77th minute, McGlinchey made a good run down the left flank and found an outstretched McBreen. The Hyundai A-League’s top goal-getter connected purposefully with McGlinchey’s centre, but his strike rebounded off the underside of the crossbar and away from goal. Haliti scored the only goal of the game with just under ten minutes remaining in the contest. A pass from his former Newcastle Jets teammate Mark Bridge released the attacker, who finished past Ryan to secure all three points for his Club. Central Coast Mariners made several late raids on Western Sydney’s defence late in a bid to salvage something from the game which was played out in front of a vociferous crowd of over 18,000 fans on a dreary Gosford night. Nevertheless, lady luck wasn’t shining on Arnold’s team as the Mariners shifted from first to second on the Hyundai A-League table. With four games still to play in the 2012-13 Hyundai A-League regular season, returning to the A-League’s summit is still a very real proposition for the Mariners. While the yellow and navy will have to rely on Tony Popovic’s team to drop points, Arnold’s team can take heart that three of the remaining four fixtures are in NSW, and two are at Gosford. Arnold’s men will look to return to winning ways

against Sydney FC at Allianz Stadium on Saturday, March 9. Following the game against the Sky Blues, the Mariners travel to Japan to meet Kashiwa Reysol on AFC Champions League Matchday 2. Central Coast Mariners 0 Western Sydney Wanderers 1 (Haliti 81’) Bluetongue Stadium, Gosford Central Coast Mariners: 1. Mathew RYAN (Gk), 2. Daniel MCBREEN, 3. Joshua ROSE, 4. Pedj BOJIC, 6. Patrick ZWAANSWIJK, 7. John HUTCHINSON (c), 9. Bernie IBINI, 14. Michael MCGLINCHEY, 16. Trent SAINSBURY, 18. Nick MONTGOMERY (5. Zachary ANDERSON 85’), 19. Mitchell DUKE (29. Nick FITZGERALD 67’) Substitutes not

used: 20. Justin PASFIELD (Gk), 11. Oliver BOZANIC Yellow cards: Fitzgerald, Duke, Hutchinson, Rose Red cards: Nil Western Sydney Wanderers: 1. Ante COVIC (Gk), 3. Adam D’APUZZO, 4. Nikolai TOPOR-STANLEYM 5. Michael BEAUCHAMP (c), 6. Jerome POLENZ, 8. Mateo POLJAK, 9. Dino KRESINGER (7. Labinot HALITI 72’), 17. Youssouf HERSI, 18. Iacopo LA ROCCA (11. Tarek ELRICH 89’), 19. Mark BRIDGE, 21. Shinji ONO (10. Aaron MOOY 60’) Substitutes not used: 20. Jerrad TYSON (Gk) Yellow cards: Haliti, Polenz, Topor-Stanley Red cards: Nil Referee: Alan Milliner Attendance: 18,721

March 7, 2013 - GRANDSTAND - P6

Hart given Professional of the Year award

10 year old Ningali has a national tennis ranking

Andrew Coates, Pearl Beach Tennis Centre

ingali ForrestFreeman of Woy Woy has achieved a national tennis ranking at the age of 10 after she competed in the Gosford Mentor Silver OJT at Gosford Tennis Centre in December.

Ranked 1816 nationally in the women’s category, Ningali said her achievement had a lot to do with her love for the sport, and meeting her greatest inspiration in sport, Evonne Goolagong. Ningali met Evonne last year in Sydney at a Tennis Australia Come and Try day for indigenous children.

Ningali has played since age six and has also received an Evonne Goolagong Foundation scholarship for coaching and equipment. “Evonne is awesome,” said Ningali. “Meeting her was better than Christmas. “She is such a great person and I loved talking with her,” Ningali said. Coach Andrew Coates said coaching Ningali from the age of seven had been a joy. “Ningali’s athletic ability and natural talent has made teaching her modern techniques more effective, adding to Ningali’s fast tracked progression and consequent national ranking

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at a very young age. “Ningali’s true love of the game and fantastic attitude has definitely been a major contributing factor in her success as well as the dedication of her parents,” said Coates. But for Ningali, she said playing was the most important thing. “I think I’ve learned a lot. “I’m more consistent and I know it’s not the most important thing to win everything, but to play your best, and just have fun,” she said. Ningali receives coaching at the Pearl Beach Tennis Centre where coaching is available for juniors and adults.

Sharyn Kennedy, Shelly Beach Golf Club

King of the River fishing competition

Belinda Repton, King of the River competition

he King of the River fishing competition will be held for the fifth consecutive year at Spencer on Saturday, March 16, from 6am.

“Every year this competition is increasing its entrant numbers through its great prizes and trophies for first, second and third in junior and senior divisions,” said event coordinator Ms Belinda Repton. “The trophies are based on the most overall points scored but there are many judge’s prizes so even if you miss out on a trophy there’s many chances to still win a prize. “As a small community

on the river, fishing is a way of life for Wendoree Park, and so following last year’s triumph, the 2013 King of the River competition has again been organised. “It aims to raise money to further develop the local playground and surrounding area transforming it into a beautiful meeting area for everyone who visits. “Our local playground area is an essential community meeting area for the children, locals and visitors. “With neighbouring communities of Spencer, Greenmans Valley, Marlow, Bar Point, Mooney Mooney, Brooklyn, and Berowra, this fishing competition rallies river folk from far and wide. “We hope that fishing folk

young and old from all areas of the Central Coast will turn up and join in on the fun. “There is also a perpetual trophy that hangs the year round in the Wendoree Park Fireshed. “It is a beautiful hand carved fish and is engraved with the names of the Winners of the Senior and Junior Divisions,” said Ms Repton. The competition will be run in accordance with the NSW Fishing Code of Conduct and will adhere to DPI bag limits and fish sizes. Registration is at Malaluka Caravan Park from 6am and the final weigh in before 3pm at the Caravan Park.

helly Beach Golf Club’s director of golf Jason Hart was awarded the coveted PGA 2012 NSW-ACT Club Professional of the Year at the award ceremony held at Manly Golf Club on Thursday, February 28.

The PGA event celebrates the State Championship Winners, 2012 Trainee Graduates, Pro-Am of the Year – City, Country and Legends categories, Piranha Order of Merit, Rookie of the Year, and Teaching Professional of the Year with the final award being the Club Professional

of the Year. There were 12 nominees this year from throughout the state. Professionals are nominated by their clubs and are judged on a variety of criteria. The submission included reports from general manager Mr Craig Ellis, Club president Mr Allan Arkins and all trainee and professional staff at Shelly Beach Golf Club. Shelly Beach Golf Club has had some success over the past few years by winning the 2010 City ProAm of the Year and Jason Hart was nominated as Club Professional of the Year in 2011.

Jason started playing golf at the age of 12 and was a junior member of Shelly Beach Golf Club, formerly Tuggerah Lakes Golf Club, for 7 years before he decided to pursue a career as a golf professional after he completed his HSC. He was offered a position at Rum Corp Barracks Golf Club at Windsor where he completed his traineeship before accepting a position of assistant professional at Avondale where he stayed for 12 years. In 2007, he was offered the position at Shelly Beach Golf Club as the director of golf.

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P5 - GRANDSTAND - March 7, 2013

Close the Gap OZTAG tournament

Union representative season kicks off

Charlotte Dickie, Youthconnections.com.au

Larry Thomson, Central Coast Rugby Union

he Central Coast Representative Rugby Union teams will begin their 2013 campaign this Saturday, March 9.

n all-schools Close the Gap OZTAG tournament will be held at Adcock Park on Friday, March 8, for both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students.

The event aims to encourage Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal youth to participate in sport and promote healthy lifestyles. Koori Connect Aboriginal sports coordinator Mitch Markham said it was

important for schools to participate in physical activity to promote and support healthy lifestyles. “This event is a great opportunity for Central Coast students to get together, be active and make healthy lifestyle choices. “We’ve had a great response from schools and are hoping to get as many students involved as possible,” said Mr Markham. There will also be health, education and employment workshops and a free

sausage sizzle with St Johns Ambulance in attendance. The event is coordinated by the Youthconnections. com.au Koori Connect Unit and is a partnership between Narara Valley High School, Gosford Council and Central Coast Junior OZTAG. Central Coast schools will be forming 16 teams with eight teams in two categories. Register your team by March 1 by contacting Mitch Markham on 4346 1111.

The first XV Seniors and the Colts teams will play Gordon in their opening major game of the season. This match is the only remaining trial for the NSW Country Championships. The 2013 NSW Country Championships are being held in Tamworth on March 23 and 24 and all lead up matches are in preparation for this major event. “The games against Parramatta last weekend

had to be cancelled due to the weather so that was a huge disappointment for both teams as well as their respective coaches,” said Central Cost Rugby Union president Mr Larry Thomson. The two Central Coast teams will play Gordon this Saturday at Mingara Oval. The Colts game will commence at 1pm while the Seniors will take on the Gordon top grade at 2:30pm. “The Central Coast team has been training since the end of last year and will be fit and ready to go,” said Thomson. “The team this year will have several very

experienced players, such as Avoca Beach’s Emile Thomas, Luke Sheridan and Matt Maloney, Ourimbah’s Brad Sheridan, and Kariong’s Shannon Beavan, but this year a feature of the team will be the inclusion of many up and coming younger players within Central Coast ranks. “The Colts will also be playing on Saturday, and they are looking likely to form one of the best Colts teams to come out of the Central Coast for many years. “Coach Brett Marchant has certainly moulded them into a very efficient outfit at training in recent weeks.”

Warnervale prop selected for Waratahs A team

Terry Woodward, NSW Country Rugby

evin McNamara, a prop from the Warnervale Rugby Club, was selected in the HSBC Waratahs A team which was scheduled to play Fiji A in a Pacific Rugby Cup Match on Friday, March 1, at Allianz Stadium, however, due to the wet weather, the match was cancelled.