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10,000 people celebrate Mariners’ win

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he Central Coast Mariners’ grand final win was celebrated on Friday, April 26, with a parade through the streets of Gosford.

The march, which saw around 10,000 people participate, began in Mann St and ended in Kibble

Park and took around 20 minutes to complete. Gosford Business Improvement District (GBID) manager Mr Paul Brasch said it was a very positive event with a great crowd, good buzz and nice weather. “It wasn’t just Gosford,

but the whole Central Coast community who were celebrating,” said Mr Brasch. “There was a real feeling of building community pride and spirit. “Everyone was so well behaved,” said Mr Brasch. The Club’s players were

available for a signing session with fans, while a photo booth featuring the Hyundai A-League Trophy was set up for supporters to have their image snapped with the ‘toilet seat’. There was also a facepainting stall on-site, while

an inflatable pitch was present for kids to have a kick about. Central Coast Mariners head coach Graham Arnold said the event provided a great opportunity for the Club’s players, coaches and official to thank the fans. “All season we have

had great support from the people of the Central Coast and many fans from outside the region too,” Arnold said.

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“This is why we remember. “By remembering we uphold everything the Anzacs stood and fought for. “By coming together today we show our appreciation in a national unity. “The essence of Gallipoli was that in the face of potential and likely defeat, the Australian spirit prevailed. “Let us not celebrate the war on this day, but instead the people

mangroves, seagrasses and saltmarsh, according to the Trust’s newsletter. “These are associated with high rates of diversity and abundance of fish, birds and invertebrate fauna and identified as protected habitats by the Fisheries Management Act 1994,” stated the newsletter. “It did, however, recommend that mangrove growth should be controlled where they are affecting key drainage channels. “This should be undertaken (where permissible) under the relevant permit or licence. “For instance, it was proposed

to deepen and widen the outlets of Mudflat and RSL Creeks in Hardys Bay so that both creeks restore tidal flushing. “The efficacy of this option in improving flushing should be assessed prior to undertaking the works.” One of the key recommendations in the Plan was to rehabilitate the eroding eastern foreshores of Hardys Bay with vegetation. The eastern shore of Hardys Bay near Hardys Bay Pde is currently affected by shoreline erosion and local residents said they had observed trees falling into

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involved. “We must look back with pride, but also look forward to further build on the foundations and freedoms these young Anzacs established for us all. “Lest we forget,” concluded Jason. Email, 26 Apr 2013 Jason Mumford, Brisbane Water Secondary College

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in every 17 people of our total population was dead or injured as a result of the war; brothers, fathers, sons, mothers, daughters and mates. “We must also think of their families and the pain they suffered after losing a loved one to the war, something many of us could not comprehend today. “Their potential to further impact the world fading with them too, however, their legacy lives on.

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Woy Woy Memorial Park was nearing capacity at the 10:30am Anzac Day service on Thursday, May 25. Brisbane Water Secondary College school captains Jason Mumford and Aleisha Ford were the guest speakers at the ceremony. Jason said it was an honour to have been asked to deliver a speech at the service. “I have been attending Anzac services for as long as I can remember and have always seen this day as one of great inspiration, remembrance and unity. “Each nation recognizes a past event, which would stay with them forever. “This is our event. “The large turnout here today is evidence itself of how close this date is to the hearts of all Australians. “It is so encouraging seeing so many peoples, both young and old, attending this service and similar ones nationwide. “April 25 is no longer a date on the calendar, but rather a fundamental Australian tradition. “A celebration of the lives in which were sacrificed to allow the many freedoms we all take for granted today. “These Anzacs, often younger then myself, saw this as an adventure. “Always displaying the characteristics now cemented forever in this great nation. “These young men

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Community leaders and local teleworkers switched on the NBN at 10am at the intersection of Dane Dr and Central Coast Highway, set against the backdrop of the heavy traffic on the busy Central Coast Highway. The switch on in the Gosford CBD and East Gosford connected over 1,000 premises, with the NBN rollout progressing across Berkeley Vale, West Gosford, Springfield and radiating out from Gosford and Berkley Vale Exchanges. Regional Development Australia chairman Mr Dave Abrahams said he saw the NBN rollout as another example of how the Central Coast could benefit from the sort of teamwork that the Central Coast Mariners were famous for. “The Central Coast is rapidly developing a teamwork ethos, the switch on of the NBN will further this momentum in businesses, educational institutions and for teleworking opportunities. “The NBN is an inspired policy and we’re pleased to acknowledge the very hard work local federal MPs have made on behalf of the

community. “I’m aware that not everyone understands the benefits that the NBN will bring to their lives and organisations. “It’s now a matter of continuing the educational process for the community about embracing the NBN and using it to benefit our fabulous Central Coast region,” said Mr Abrahams. Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill said the switch on was a “very exciting day for residents and businesses around Gosford who will now be connected to the NBN and all the opportunities that it will bring”. “The NBN will revolutionise the way that locals will use the internet. “We will be able to see our doctor from home, and our kids will be able to take a specialist class at another school. “The tyranny of distance will become a thing of the past,” Ms O’Neill said. More than 2,391 residents and business owners have received a free connection to the NBN and are now able to access super-fast internet. “Locals are spoilt for choice when they switch to the NBN. “A standard NBN connection to the home or office is free and retail services are available from around $30 a month from 40 ISPs,” said Ms O’Neill. Local businesses will also benefit by being able to reach new customers around the world, including right here in the growing

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Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill with Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy Stephen Conroy and Mr David Abrahams

Asia-Paciﬁc region. “This is a great opportunity for businesses to expand their operations from right here on the Central Coast into the global marketplace or for large companies to relocate into Gosford.” Ms O’Neill said. “We have 30,000 locals who commute to Sydney for work each day - that is a lot of people who would prefer to work closer to home and the NBN creates those new opportunities. “Workers will be able to tele-commute to the ofﬁce a couple of days a week, so will spend less time on the

F3 or on a train and more time at home with their family. “The NBN will change the way we live, work, and access services and I’m delighted that here on the Coast we will be among the first in the country to benefit,” Ms O’Neill said. Regional Development Australia Central Coast (RDACC) CEO Mr Andrew Roach has also pledged his support the switch-on of the NBN. “The Region’s businesses and residents are set to benefit greatly from today’s switch-on of the NBN.

In proposing the Central Coast as one of the first locations for the NBN roll-out and following the successful bid for this project, RDACC established a specific broadband committee called Central Coast Broadband Infrastructure Group (CCBIG). Comprised of members from both Gosford and Wyong Councils, business leaders and representatives from educational institutions, the group works towards educating the different sectors of the community regarding developments and specific

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benefits of the NBN. “The CCBIG members have worked tirelessly to ensure the community has the opportunity to engage with spokespeople from NBN Co and that they are well informed of specific developments of the NBN as they arise” added Mr Roach. “The Central Coast is rapidly developing a teamwork ethos; the switch-on of the National Broadband Network will increase this momentum for businesses, educational institutions and for teleworking opportunities. “It’s now a matter of continuing the educational process for the community; we will demonstrate that by embracing the NBN not only will individuals and businesses benefit but so will our fabulous Central Coast Region,” said Mr Roach. A free NBN business forum will be held on Thursday, May 9, at the Central Coast Leagues Club from 12pm to 1pm. Attendees will find out about the opportunities and potential of high speed broadband and how it can help their business. Media Release, 22 Apr 2013 Nick Creevey, n2n Communications Media Release, 19 Apr 2013 Richard Mehrtens, Office of Deborah O’Neill MP Media Release, 19 Apr 2013 Brooke Simmons, Pursuit Communications

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Native title claim to the Central Coast proposed he Awabakal and Guringai Peoples have given notice that they intend to ﬁle a claim for Native Title over the area from Broken Bay to Maitland, which includes the entirety of the Central Coast.

The notice invited descendants of the Awabakal and Guringai Peoples’ ancestors, in addition to other Aboriginal persons who believe they have Native Title rights within the area, to attend a meeting at Cameron Park Community Centre on Sunday, May 5, convened by the Awabakal and Guringai Peoples. Persons of nonindigenous descent were not invited. The notice stated that the meeting’s agenda would include discussion of the decision making process to be implemented, presentation of anthropological evidence to support the proposed claim, authorisation of a Native Title Determination to be ﬁled with the Federal Court, authorisation of the applicant to act on behalf of the Awabakal and Guringai Peoples, and

clarifying the extent of the applicant’s authority. Native Title is federal legislation which was established in 1993 to recognise peoples’ traditional connection to land, and it does not confer ownership of the land but allows Native Title holders to negotiate with mining companies for royalties. The NSW Aboriginal Land Rights Act was established in 1983 to provide Aboriginal people with compensation for the loss of land by giving the holder the right to build an economic base through land sales. Under NSW law, Darkinjung Land Council holds the Land Rights to the areas which stretch from Catherine Hill Bay at its northern boundary, Hawkesbury River to the South, Paciﬁc Ocean to the East and Watagan Mountains to the West, and is able to claim vacant crown land within these boundaries. When asked for comment on the impact of the Awabakal and Guringai Peoples’ intent to apply for Native Title, Darkinjung Land Council CEO Mr Sean Gordon said that Darkinjung would not be impacted and is not impacted by any Native Title claim

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that may be placed on the land today or in 20 years. Community member of Darkinjung Mr Gavi Duncan of Charmhaven said that he believed the claim would be unsuccessful. “Native Title says that you need to provide evidence of a continuous physical, ceremonial, spiritual relationship with the land, and they haven’t had that at all,” said Mr Duncan. “Guringai was something that was created by Warren Whitﬁeld here on the Coast a number of years back. “He and a Gosford Council employee basically claimed that this area was occupied by the Guringai Group. “The Guringai Group was created by nonAboriginal people, and Aboriginal people have never ever recognised any Aboriginal group called Guringai. “On the Northern Beaches they have a Kuring-gai National Park, which was named by Europeans. “Guringai is just a word or a language that Awabakal and Guringai refused to comment. land as they were unable was spoken,” he added. representative Mr Duncan said that to prove the unbroken People Harley Cattini and Kaitlin Brauer was the Darkinjung People spiritual, ceremonial and Kerrie Watts, 24 Apr 2013 Interviewees: Steve Gordon had not initiated a Native physical connection to contacted by Wyong Regional Chronicle but and Gavi Duncan Title claim over their the land.

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Mariners scrape through to next round of Champions League Tyson Scott, Central Coast Mariners

ixed emotions ran through Central Coast Stadium on Tuesday, April 30, as the Central Coast Mariners progressed to the last 16 of the AFC Champions League for the first time despite a 3-0 loss to Group H winners Kashiwa Reysol.

Second half goals to Japanese international Masato Kudo as well as brilliant Brazilian’s Cleo and Leandro Domingues accounted for the Mariners, however, Graham Arnold’s team progressed to the knockout phase of the competition courtesy of Guizhou Renhe’s inability to defeat Suwon Bluewings in China. After referee Valentin Kovalenko’s full time whistle in Gosford, news trickled onto the pitch that Seo Jungwon’s Suwon had secured a 2-2 draw with Gong Lei’s Guizhou in Guiyang, meaning the Mariners’ passage to the knockout phase of the tournament had been confirmed. The Mariners fielded an almost identical line-up to their A-League Grand Final winning starting 11 for the 2013 AFC Champions League Matchday six meeting with the “Sun Kings”. Only midfielder Nick Montgomery, suspended for the A-League decider, replaced Oliver Bozanic in the Central Coast engine room. Before the game, Kashiwa

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had secured first place in Group H, however, Nelsinho Baptista put forward a full strength outfit giving credit and respect to the newly crowned A-League Champions. From the outset, Central Coast piled plenty of pressure on the J-League Club. Joshua Rose fired two shots away in the opening stages, his closest thumping into the side netting. For the majority of the first half Central Coast pressed and Arnold’s team conjured their best chance in the 31st minute when Daniel McBreen made a break down the right flank. McBreen then released Bernie Ibini who used his footwork to play in Pedj Bojic. Bojic whipped in a cross to McBreen who tried to volley home but unfortunately failed to beat the Kashiwa backline. The sides hit the sheds on level terms but the A-League

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Golden Boot winner McBreen was eager to start the second half with a bang. The evergreen striker was unlucky not to find the opening goal of the game in the 49th minute when he lashed a powerful drive at goal following a deflected cross. Korea Republic international Kim Changsoo was in the right place at the right time for Reysol as he blocked the ball off the line. Chances for the Mariners continued to fall as Rose made a surging run down the left and ducked inbetween the defence to fire a shot at goal in the 58th minute. Takanori Sugeno was well positioned to claim the Rockhampton-born flyer’s attempt. Despite the positive play from Central Coast, the visitors would take the lead only a minute later. Kudo ran onto a pinpoint

through in the Mariners’ area and made no mistake in sliding the ball beyond the advancing Mathew Ryan and into the back of the net. The goal served as a real momentum changer and, for much of the next 20 minutes, Kashiwa controlled the play. Kim began to advance up the pitch to collaborate with Domingues, Reysol’s key man. In the 79th minute Kashiwa doubled their advantage. After a period of confusion in the box, the ball fell nicely for striker Cleo who tapped past Ryan to make the score 2-0. The visitor’s second goal wasn’t enough to deter the home side who continued to burst forward. Rose worked incredibly hard on his wing to provide chances up front, and time and again raced back to ensure he didn’t leave a hole in defence.

However, some individual brilliance by Kashiwa’s Domingues put the game to bed in the 86th minute. From a free kick, Domingues curled a shot that just evaded the best goalkeeping efforts of Ryan. Less than two minutes after the final whistle the Mariners received confirmation from China that Guizhou had drawn with Suwon in Guiyang. With the players, coaching staff and fans shifting into celebration, it was like the team had already forgotten about their loss to Reysol as they were filled with the excitement of having achieved yet another milestone in Club history. The Mariners will face either China’s Guangzhou Evergrande or Korea Republic’s Jeonbuk Hyundai in the 2013 AFC Champions League round of 16. The first game of the home and away tie will be played at Central Coast Stadium on Wednesday, May 15. Central Coast Mariners 0 Kashiwa Reysol 3 (Kudo 59’, Cleo 79’ Domingues 86’) Central Coast Stadium, Gosford Central Coast Mariners: 1. Mathew RYAN (Gk), 2. Daniel MCBREEN, 3.

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Joshua ROSE, 4. Pedj BOJIC, 6. Patrick ZWAANSWIJK, 7. John HUTCHINSON (c), 9. Bernie IBINI, 14. Michael MCGLINCHEY, 16. Trent SAINSBURY, 18. Nick MONTGOMERY (11. Oliver BOZANIC 66’), 21. Mile STERJOVSKI (19. Mitchell DUKE 63’) Substitutes not used: 20. Justin PASFIELD (Gk), 5. Zachary ANDERSON, 8. Adriano PELLEGRINO, 13. Brent GRIFFITHS, 29. Nick FITZGERALD Yellow cards: Nil Red cards: Nil Kashiwa Reysol: 3. Naoya KONDO (c), 5. Tatsuya MASUSHIMA, 9. Masato KUDO (18. Junya TANAKA 87’), 10. Leandro DOMINGUES (19. Yu KIMURA 90+1’), 11. CLEO, 21. Takanori SUGENO (Gk), 15. Jorge WAGNER, 23. Hirofumi WATANABE, 27. Kim CHANGSOO, 28. Ryoichi KURISAWA, 29. Hiroyuki TANIGUCHI Substitutes not used: 4. Daisuke SUZUKI, 7. Hidekazu OTANI, 16. Koji INADA (Gk), 20. Akimi BARADA, 30. Ryosuke YAMANAKA Yellow cards: Changsoo 40’ Red cards: Nil Referee: Valentin Kovalenko (UZB) Attendance: 7,623

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Annabelle Williams

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he Central Coast Mariners’ grand final win was celebrated on Friday, April 26, with a parade through the streets of Gosford. The march, which saw around 10,000 people participate, began in Mann St and ended in Kibble

had great support from the people of the Central Coast and many fans from outside the region too,” Arnold said.

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125th Gosford Regional Show

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he 125th Gosford Regional Show will be held on the weekend of May 4 and 5 at Gosford Showground. The event will be held from 9am until 7pm on the Saturday and 9am until 4:30pm on the Sunday with Strings on Fire performing as the headline act. Strings on Fire, which combines audience participation with stunts, comedy and classical music, has performed extensively in Australia and toured

Europe and Canada. Other attractions at the show will include Genesis Gym’s Strongman Titles, the Central Coast Bake-off, Images by GB Photography competition, Showgirl and Junior Showgirl competitions, U18s Talent Quest and a Scarecrow competition. “The main target of the Gosford Regional Show 2013 is families,” said Gosford Regional Show coordinator Ms Robyn Edmonds-King. “This will be evident in the

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entertainment, exhibitors and demonstrations. “As in previous years, Osborne Fairground Attractions will provide a myriad of new rides, including the new Super Sizzler, and sideshows providing thrills and spills and fun, fun, fun to an anticipated crowd over two good weather days of 10,000 to 15,000 people. Major sponsors of this year’s Gosford Regional Show are Travelword Gosford and the Imperial Shopping Centre.

Last year’s Showgirl runner up Brianna Macinante and winner Ashley Roberts

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osford Uniting Church will hold a Biggest Morning Tea on Thursday, May 23, from 10:30am to raise funds for Cancer Council Australia.

The Biggest Morning Tea has been running for 20 years and has raised

over $110 million towards cancer research, prevention, education and support services. This will be Gosford Uniting Church’s first time holding the Morning Tea and the community is invited to attend and help raise funds for the Cancer Council

Loved ones remembered internationally Debbie Westacott, Central Coast Unions

entral Coast Unions commemorated the International Day of Mourning at the Ourimbah Wall of Remembrance on Monday, April 29. Every year, on April 28, tens of thousands of people gather around the world to honour friends and loved ones who have lost their lives or been

injured, disabled or made unwell by their work. “The International Day of Mourning is a time to pause, reflect and remember,” said Central Coast Unions representative Ms Debbie Westacott. “It’s important to honour all of those people who went to work and never came home.”

fter a two year lapse, Woy Woy Little Theatre will again hold its Season of One Act Plays at the Peninsula Theatre from May 10 to 19. Coordinator Ms Nola McKeowen said the Season of One Act Plays was designed to give all performers a chance to shine at the Peninsula Theatre and forthcoming theatre festivals throughout the district. “This year, the focus is on comedy with an edge. “These one act plays are specifically staged so some of our younger members can learn, both on stage and behind,” said Ms McKeowen who also said each story had its own bizarre twist. “This is the true definition of community theatre presented on a shoestring budget, which also gives us the chance to reduce ticket prices,” she said. Ms McKeowen said that one of the plays to

be staged would be The Oldest Profession by Paula Vogel, set in the early 1980s. “As Ronald Reagan enters the White House in 1980, five aging practitioners of the profession are faced with diminishing clientele, increased competition for their niche market, and aching joints. “With wit, compassion, and humour, they struggle to find and learn new tricks as they fight to stay in The Life. “Despite the fact some of the language in this play could offend a few patrons, The Oldest Profession features an experienced cast including Joan Dalgleish, Denise Main, Rhondda Pearce, Marie Sellers and Shea Wicks,” said Ms McKeowen. The Oldest Profession is directed by Stephen Cummings whose last effort at directing took out the Best Production Award at the 2011 Central Coast Theatrefest.

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“The second play is The Craft by Andrew Bliss. “Two actors are busy performing a love story on stage, while their private thoughts reveal the opposite, but the show must go on. “This clever comedy features Gerard Dunning and Helen Herridge and is directed by Gavin Critchley, making his directing debut with Woy Woy Little Theatre. “Thirdly, the Central Coast’s Penny Dilworth

has written a delightful comedy about Writer’s Block, what happens when the author’s thought processes are enacted before us while he’s scratching to find a good idea. “An unusual twist and lots of fun. “Writer’s Block features Joe Matheson as the writer, Richard Goodwin as the man, Jessica Alex as the woman and is directed by the author.”

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demonstrated immense courage, commitment, endurance and of course mateship. “Four qualities in which Australians as a whole have adopted and should continue to strive for. “By the end of the war, one quarter of a million casualties could be counted, from a country with a small population of only ﬁve million at the time. “To put that painfully, one

Trust responds vigourously to mangrove removal The Killcare Wagstaffe Trust has “responded vigourously” to the recent granting of a permit to remove mangroves from the Hardys Bay foreshore. The Hardys Bay Residents Group reported in its recent newsletter that it had removed “designated mangroves” with Council and Fisheries approval near Killcare marina in a clean-up in February. The Trust stated in its newsletter that it was “not fundamentally opposed to appropriate mangrove removal”.

However, the committee said that permits should only be granted after serious consultation with all the stakeholders including the community, Fisheries, Waterways and Council and only for the purposes of ecological health and not for enhancement of views for residents. The Coastal Zone Management Plan for Brisbane Water Estuary was prepared for Gosford Council by consultants and released last year. The plan speciﬁcally recognised the importance of preserving estuarine habitats such as

mangroves, seagrasses and saltmarsh, according to the Trust’s newsletter. “These are associated with high rates of diversity and abundance of ﬁsh, birds and invertebrate fauna and identiﬁed as protected habitats by the Fisheries Management Act 1994,” stated the newsletter. “It did, however, recommend that mangrove growth should be controlled where they are affecting key drainage channels. “This should be undertaken (where permissible) under the relevant permit or licence. “For instance, it was proposed

to deepen and widen the outlets of Mudflat and RSL Creeks in Hardys Bay so that both creeks restore tidal flushing. “The efficacy of this option in improving flushing should be assessed prior to undertaking the works.” One of the key recommendations in the Plan was to rehabilitate the eroding eastern foreshores of Hardys Bay with vegetation. The eastern shore of Hardys Bay near Hardys Bay Pde is currently affected by shoreline erosion and local residents said they had observed trees falling into

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Capacity C i crowd d ffor A Anzac D Day Woy Woy Memorial Park was nearing capacity at the 10:30am Anzac Day service on Thursday, May 25. Brisbane Water Secondary College school captains Jason Mumford and Aleisha Ford were the guest speakers at the ceremony. Jason said it was an honour to have been asked to deliver a speech at the service. “I have been attending Anzac services for as long as I can remember and have always seen this day as one of great inspiration, remembrance and unity. “Each nation recognizes a past event, which would stay with them forever. “This is our event. “The large turnout here today is evidence itself of how close this date is to the hearts of all Australians. “It is so encouraging seeing so many peoples, both young and old, attending this service and similar ones nationwide. “April 25 is no longer a date on the calendar, but rather a fundamental Australian tradition. “A celebration of the lives in which were sacriﬁced to allow the many freedoms we all take for granted today. “These Anzacs, often younger then myself, saw this as an adventure. “Always displaying the characteristics now cemented forever in this great nation. “These young men

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Native title claim to the Central Coast proposed

he Awabakal and Guringai Peoples have given notice that they intend to ﬁle a claim for Native Title over the area from Broken Bay to Maitland, which includes the entirety of the Central Coast.

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that may be placed on the land today or in 20 years. Community member of Darkinjung Mr Gavi Duncan of Charmhaven said that he believed the claim would be unsuccessful. “Native Title says that you need to provide evidence of a continuous physical, ceremonial, spiritual relationship with the land, and they haven’t had that at all,” said Mr Duncan. “Guringai was something that was created by Warren Whitﬁeld here on the Coast a number of years back. “He and a Gosford Council employee basically claimed that this area was occupied by the Guringai Group. “The Guringai Group was created by nonAboriginal people, and Aboriginal people have never ever recognised any Aboriginal group called Guringai. “On the Northern Beaches they have a Kuring-gai National Park, which was named by Europeans. “Guringai is just a word or a language that was spoken,” he added. Mr Duncan said that the Darkinjung People had not initiated a Native Title claim over their

land as they were unable to prove the unbroken spiritual, ceremonial and physical connection to the land.

Awabakal and Guringai People representative Kerrie Brauer was contacted by Wyong Regional Chronicle but

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Mariners scrape through to next round of Champions League Tyson Scott, Central Coast Mariners

ixed emotions ran through Central Coast Stadium on Tuesday, April 30, as the Central Coast Mariners progressed to the last 16 of the AFC Champions League for the ﬁrst time despite a 3-0 loss to Group H winners Kashiwa Reysol.

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Second half goals to Japanese international Masato Kudo as well as brilliant Brazilian’s Cleo and Leandro Domingues accounted for the Mariners, however, Graham Arnold’s team progressed to the knockout phase of the competition courtesy of Guizhou Renhe’s inability to defeat Suwon Bluewings in China. After referee Valentin Kovalenko’s full time whistle in Gosford, news trickled onto the pitch that Seo Jungwon’s Suwon had secured a 2-2 draw with Gong Lei’s Guizhou in Guiyang, meaning the Mariners’ passage to the knockout phase of the tournament had been confirmed. The Mariners fielded an almost identical line-up to their A-League Grand Final winning starting 11 for the 2013 AFC Champions League Matchday six meeting with the “Sun Kings”. Only midfielder Nick Montgomery, suspended for the A-League decider, replaced Oliver Bozanic in the Central Coast engine room. Before the game, Kashiwa

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had secured first place in Group H, however, Nelsinho Baptista put forward a full strength outfit giving credit and respect to the newly crowned A-League Champions. From the outset, Central Coast piled plenty of pressure on the J-League Club. Joshua Rose fired two shots away in the opening stages, his closest thumping into the side netting. For the majority of the first half Central Coast pressed and Arnold’s team conjured their best chance in the 31st minute when Daniel McBreen made a break down the right flank. McBreen then released Bernie Ibini who used his footwork to play in Pedj Bojic. Bojic whipped in a cross to McBreen who tried to volley home but unfortunately failed to beat the Kashiwa backline. The sides hit the sheds on level terms but the A-League

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Golden Boot winner McBreen was eager to start the second half with a bang. The evergreen striker was unlucky not to find the opening goal of the game in the 49th minute when he lashed a powerful drive at goal following a deflected cross. Korea Republic international Kim Changsoo was in the right place at the right time for Reysol as he blocked the ball off the line. Chances for the Mariners continued to fall as Rose made a surging run down the left and ducked inbetween the defence to fire a shot at goal in the 58th minute. Takanori Sugeno was well positioned to claim the Rockhampton-born flyer’s attempt. Despite the positive play from Central Coast, the visitors would take the lead only a minute later. Kudo ran onto a pinpoint

However, some individual brilliance by Kashiwa’s Domingues put the game to bed in the 86th minute. From a free kick, Domingues curled a shot that just evaded the best goalkeeping efforts of Ryan. Less than two minutes after the final whistle the Mariners received confirmation from China that Guizhou had drawn with Suwon in Guiyang. With the players, coaching staff and fans shifting into celebration, it was like the team had already forgotten about their loss to Reysol as they were filled with the excitement of having achieved yet another milestone in Club history. The Mariners will face either China’s Guangzhou Evergrande or Korea Republic’s Jeonbuk Hyundai in the 2013 AFC Champions League round of 16. The first game of the home and away tie will be played at Central Coast Stadium on Wednesday, May 15. Central Coast Mariners 0 Kashiwa Reysol 3 (Kudo 59’, Cleo 79’ Domingues 86’) Central Coast Stadium, Gosford Central Coast Mariners: 1. Mathew RYAN (Gk), 2. Daniel MCBREEN, 3.

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10,000 people celebrate Mariners’ win

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he Central Coast Mariners’ grand final win was celebrated on Friday, April 26, with a parade through the streets of Gosford. The march, which saw around 10,000 people participate, began in

Mann St and ended in Kibble Park and took around 20 minutes to complete. Gosford Business Improvement District (GBID) manager Mr Paul Brasch said it was a very positive event with a great crowd, good buzz and

nice weather. “It wasn’t just Gosford, but the whole Central Coast community who were celebrating,” said Mr Brasch. “There was a real feeling of building community pride and spirit.

“Everyone was so well behaved,” said Mr Brasch. The Club’s players were available for a signing session with fans, while a photo booth featuring the Hyundai A-League Trophy was set up for supporters to have their image snapped with the ‘toilet

seat’. There was also a facepainting stall on-site, while an inflatable pitch was present for kids to have a kick about. Central Coast Mariners head coach Graham Arnold said the event provided a great opportunity for the

Club’s players, coaches and official to thank the fans. “All season we have had great support from the people of the Central Coast and many fans from outside the region too,” Arnold said.

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ake Haven Shopping Centre raised $2,000 for Brisbane Water (NSW) Legacy on ANZAC Day by holding a Heads or Tails, Spin to Win promotion. The Centre was open

for trade from 1pm to 5pm and shoppers who spent $25 in that time had the opportunity to spin the wheel to either win a $25 gift card for themselves or a $25 donation for Brisbane Water (NSW)

Legacy. “We always look to support a local community organisation where we can, and Brisbane Water (NSW) Legacy seemed to us to be the best fit for our fundraising activities on ANZAC Day” said centre manager Mr Mike Cochrane.

“We were pleased that our customers supported us in our aim to present a $2,000 cheque to support Legacy. “They do great work in our community. “We were delighted when two customers decided to hand back their gift cards to add to the

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donation Legacy – there is a heart-warming level of charity to others in our local community,” said Mr Cochrane. Currently Brisbane Water (NSW) Legacy provides services to nearly 3,000 widows, juniors and special needs dependants on the Central Coast.

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esidents of St Huberts Island celebrated St Patrick’s Day on Sunday, March 17, at the home of Neville and Marilyn Smith and raised more than $1,700 dollars for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service. “The brilliant entertainer, Keri Lewis, donated the music for the day,” said St Huberts Island Residents Association president Mr Ron Spratt OAM. “She is a great entertainer and residents enjoyed the great mix of music she supplied. “The Irish Olympics also provided some fun for residents during the day. “The St Patrick’s Day fundraiser has become an annual event on the calendar of the St Huberts Island Residents Association Inc. “A great day was had by all and we look forward to the event next year,” said Mr Spratt.

State of the art equipment including a flying fox, a climbing web, swings, slides, spinner and explorative play items including dinosaur bones are ready to be installed. Landscaping and tree planting will provide shade for the playground and there will also be a large shelter, picnic tables, seating, bike racks and pathways.

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Bridge clubs raise money for Alzheimers and dementia

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number of bridge players began raising money for Alzheimers and dementia research on Wednesday, May 1.

Around 40 to 50 bridge players from the Central Coast Leagues Club participated in the game on Wednesday, May 1, 48 bridge players from Central Coast

Bridge Club in Long Jetty and 48 from Brisbane Water Bridge Club in Woy Woy participated on Thursday, May 2, and 60 players from Community Bridge Club Bateau Bay in Shelly Beach on Friday, May 3. The Bridge for Brain Research Challenge is a national event, celebrating

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oy Woy Memorial Park was nearing capacity at the 10:30am ANZAC Day service on Thursday, May 25. Brisbane Water Secondary College school captains Jason Mumford and Aleisha Ford were the guest speakers at the ceremony. Jason said it was an honour to have been asked to deliver a speech at the service. “I have been attending ANZAC services for as long as I can remember and have always seen this day as one of great inspiration, remembrance and unity. “Each nation recognizes a past event, which would stay with them forever. “This is our event. “The large turnout here today is evidence itself of how close this date is to the hearts of all Australians. “It is so encouraging seeing so many peoples, both young and old, attending this service and similar ones nationwide. “April 25 is no longer a date on the calendar, but rather a fundamental Australian tradition. “A celebration of the lives in which were sacrificed to allow the many freedoms we all take for granted today. “These ANZACs, often younger than myself, saw this as an adventure. “Always displaying the characteristics now cemented forever in this great nation.

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“These young men demonstrated immense courage, commitment, endurance and of course mateship. “Four qualities in which Australians as a whole have adopted and should continue to strive for. “By the end of the war, one quarter of a million casualties could be counted, from a country with a small population of only five million at the time. “To put that painfully, one in every 17 people of our total population was dead or injured as a result of the war; brothers, fathers, sons, mothers, daughters and mates. “We must also think of their families and the pain they suffered after losing a loved one to the war, something many of us could not comprehend today. “Their potential to

further impact the world fading with them too, however, their legacy lives on. “This is why we remember. “By remembering we uphold everything the ANZACs stood and fought for. “By coming together today we show our appreciation in a national unity. “The essence of Gallipoli was that in the face of potential and likely defeat, the Australian spirit prevailed. “Let us not celebrate the war on this day, but instead the people involved. “We must look back with pride, but also look forward to further build on the foundations and freedoms these young ANZACs established for us all. Aleisha said that despite the fact there

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arkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC) at Wyong is building a new 109 lot development at Menindee Ridge, Blue Haven. our region.” A discussion paper released by the Department of Planning and Infrastructure titled Sydney over the next 20 years has revealed that Sydney’s population estimates for 2031 are far higher than anticipated in its 2005 Metropolitan Strategy, resulting in demand for more than 570,000 new homes. In response to this, Mr Gordon said that the Central Coast must be prepared to accommodate the on-ﬂow of Sydney’s burgeoning population. “As the largest land owner on the Central Coast, we understand that it is our responsibility to work with other key stakeholders to ensure the region is prepared for the future,” said Mr Gordon. “In addition to Menindee Ridge, Darkinjung is continually exploring opportunities to offer affordable housing options to the region. “We are currently in the process of working through a development application with our land holdings at Halekulani through the future establishment of a Manufactured Home

Estate comprised of 251 dwellings. “Along with delivering affordable and sustainable residences to the local community, this project will create a number of employment and enterprise development opportunities,” he said. Media release, 18 Mar 2013 Alison Orren, Brilliant Logic

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Council resolved to send the Jilliby Stage Two Development and Old Farm located on Old Maitland Rd to the State Government in what will be the ﬁrst step in a spot rezoning process. If the rezoning is successful, it could allow rural residential developments to proceed in both locations. “There is a real need for this type of development in our Shire,” said Wyong Council mayor Cr Doug Eaton. “What these developments are about is giving people a choice of housing and we hope they will attract professionals like doctors to buy property and establish themselves in the area. “There are rural residential developments at Matcham, Holgate and Pickett’s Valley that are full of professionals and executives on high wages but we don’t have anything like this in the Shire. “As a Council, we have now taken the ﬁrst step in having two locations rezoned for the purpose of establishing rural residential developments. “There is demand for this type of land in the Shire but there’s a real shortage of it. “The land which we are proposing to rezone

is not suitable for rural use, and would certainly help to provide more rate income for Council as well as help boost our local economy. “All up, we are talking about a combined total of more than 600 hectares of land, divided into close to 500 lots ranging between one and three hectares.” Jilliby Stage Two contains 355 hectares of land, which will be the potential home for 197 lots. In addition, 76 hectares of land at this location is proposed to be set aside for conservation and drainage. The Old Farm on Old Maitland Rd is located around 2km south of the F3 Tuggerah interchange. It has been proposed to be rezoned into 270 lots in village zoning and 30 lots in environment living and conservation areas. Developing both sites is expected to create in excess of 620 jobs over 10 years. “We need a balance of housing around the Shire and, while this is at the top end of the market, we also approved a Granny Flat or Fonzie Flat at the same Council meeting,” said mayor Cr Eaton. “We are very conscious of creating housing that can cater for all budgets ranging from low cost,

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he Awabakal and Guringai Peoples have given notice that they intend to ﬁle a claim for Native Title over the area from Broken Bay to Maitland, which includes the entirety of the Central Coast.

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that may be placed on the land today or in 20 years. Community member of Darkinjung Mr Gavi Duncan of Charmhaven said that he believed the claim would be unsuccessful. “Native Title says that you need to provide evidence of a continuous physical, ceremonial, spiritual relationship with the land, and they haven’t had that at all,” said Mr Duncan. “Guringai was something that was created by Warren Whitﬁeld here on the Coast a number of years back. “He and a Gosford Council employee basically claimed that this area was occupied by the Guringai Group. “The Guringai Group was created by nonAboriginal people, and Aboriginal people have never ever recognised any Aboriginal group called Guringai. “On the Northern Beaches they have a Kuring-gai National Park, which was named by Europeans. “Guringai is just a word or a language that was spoken,” he added. Mr Duncan said that the Darkinjung People had not initiated a Native Title claim over their

land as they were unable to prove the unbroken spiritual, ceremonial and physical connection to the land.

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affordable granny ﬂat style accommodation to these rural developments catering for highly paid professionals.” Council also requested that the State Government’s Gateway Review Panel meet with the mayor and interested councillors prior to determining both rezoning requests. “I am pleased the Department of Planning, under the current Government, is willing to look at this and potentially move it through the system,” said mayor Cr Eaton. “The process, and what we are trying to achieve, certainly has the unanimous support of this Council.”

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Woy Woy bowlers pay respect to ANZACs

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Jim Cassidy and Barbara Champion laying the wreaths at Woy Woy Bowling Club Service on ANZAC Day.

oy Woy Bowling Club members joined together for a game of bowls and an ANZAC Day service on Thursday, April 25.

“We remembered those who have fought in wars in the past and to the present day in Afghanistan and those who made the ultimate sacrifice,” said Woy Woy Women’s Bowling Club publicity officer Ms Miriam Cotton. “Wreaths were laid by

president Barbara Champion of the women’s club and president Jim Cassiday of the men’s club. “The Last Post was played before Mr John Gardneer led the Service sharing a message entitled ‘Mateship’ and then led us in Reciting of the Ode followed by a minute’s silence and the Reveille was played. “Many people joined together for this Service, people wearing Service medals and many young people were present.”

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were no ANZACs with us today, she believed the spirit of the ANZACs would only grow larger. “Today, our men and women of the Australian Defense Force Carry on the spirit of ANZAC and the legacy of the ANZACs serving in Australia and overseas conflict. “Let us all remember ANZAC, and the spirit that exists inside of all of us. “When we think about ANZAC day we shouldn’t feel sad, we should not shed a tear for the tragedies that happened in Gallipoli for we cannot change them, we should not cry for the soldiers who enlisted and got sent to ANZAC cove on the morning of April 25, 1915. “We should hold our head high and remember what they stood for, those four pillars of ANZAC; mateship, courage, sacrifice and bravery. “We should remember what they did for freedom. “Our freedom,” said Aleisha.

by fellow student Michael Withers. The service and benediction was presented by Reverend Father Don Grace with the Ode of Remembrance recited by Bateau Bay RSL Bowling Group member Bobby Ferris. After the service people participated in a bowls afternoon.

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he Salvation Army is calling for Central Coast volunteers to participate in the 2013 Red Shield Appeal which will take place over the weekend of May 25 and 26.

so we can knock on as many doors as possible,” explained Central Coast Red Shield Appeal chair Ms Louise Duff. Volunteering only involves a commitment of two or three hours and The Salvation Army is encouraging volunteers to form teams to collect. “Simply doorknocking the streets around your home is an easy way to get to know your neighbours, while at the same time supporting the entire community. “Whether you doorknock with family, friends or work colleagues, our volunteers always have a great time working together for the benefit of those doing it tough on the Central Coast,” said Ms Duff. This year, the Red Shield

The Central Coast is one of the few regions in Australia where the expenditure on local services far outweighs the funds raised. This year, The Salvos have set themselves a fundraising target of $966,500 and aim to mobilise 3,000 collectors across the Central Coast. “The Salvation Army spent over $3.6 million last year on local services and, in order to try and reach our 2013 goal, we are urging people to donate their time as collectors

Appeal theme is centred around the lyric ‘You and me together’ taken from Stan Walker’s single ‘Take it Easy’ which is the anthem for the 2013 Appeal. “This year’s campaign celebrates joy and pays homage to laughter, light at the end of the tunnel and the Salvo’s commitment to spreading hope, sharing love and healing the spirit with compassion. “You and me together, with the Salvos, have the power to change lives for the better. “Please donate a little of your time as a volunteer and shine some light into the lives of those who need it most,” said Ms Duff. To register to volunteer simply visit www.salvos. org.au or call 02 4325 5614.

Ladies golf club to raise money for cancer ward

Norma Cubis, Wyong Ladies Golf Club

he Wyong Ladies Golf Club will hold a charity day on Thursday, May 9, to raise money for the Wyong Hospital Cancer Ward.

Cubis said the charity day was held each year and the money raised would be put to good used within the ward. The Club chooses a new charity to support each year and seeks sponsorship

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for their annual event in order to raise money for their chosen charity. This year, sponsorship has been secured from Brian Hilton Toyota.

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help local businesses. Participants will also hear from a successful Central Coast business person and a national ‘broadband champion’.

Charity celebrates 10 years with 351 Camp Dominic Brook, MADD

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usicians Making a Difference (MMAD), a Central Coast based charity, will soon celebrate a decade worth of work with young people through music and mentoring. To mark the occasion, MMAD will host a 10th Anniversary Edition of their first ever camp program called 351 (three days, five elements, one shot), an evidence-based youth camp designed to inspire young people to reach their full potential, such as The Voice winner Karise Eden and Australia Day Award winner Emma Hull. 351 Camp will be held from May 10 to 12 in Sydney’s Northern Beaches and registrations are encouraged from young people nationwide. 351 Camp, supported this year by the

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Irregular Markets Saturday May 4 Point Clare Market Day and Fete Fairhaven 209 Brisbane Water Drive 9am - 3pm Saturday May 18 Gwandalan Lions Car Boot Market Cnr Koowong Road and Winbin Crescent 8am –

12noon Wyoming Festival & Markets Wyoming Community Centre 9am -4pm Saturday May 25 Kariong Community Baptist Car Boot Sale Cnr Woy Woy & Milyerra Rds 8.00am - 1pm

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Central Coast Concert Band, Jake Cassar and the Happy Tappers. Five Mariners’ players will also visit to help with the Chocolate Wheel. Fete staples will include

the Chocolate Wheel, raffles, craft, cakes, a barbecue, coffee van, plants, kid’s lawn with rides and games plus Fairhaven’s Op Shop with everything in the shop at half price!

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A EVERY WEEKEND Ettalong Markets Cnr Schapper & Oceanview Roads, Ettalong Beach 9am -4pm EVERY Saturday The Entrance Waterfront Art & Craft Markets Waterfront Plaza, The Entrance 9am – 4pm EVERY Sunday The Entrance Lions Club Markets The Entrance Cinema Car Park, Bayview Ave 8:30am – 12:30pm. Toukley Sunday Markets Coles car park off Yaralla Rd in Toukley 7am – 1pm Sunday March 24 Saturday May 4 Kincumber Markets Cnr Killuna Rd & Avoca Drive 7am to 12noon Morisset Showground Markets Morriset Showground Ourimbah St 8am onwards The Entrance Farmers Markets Memorial Park, The Entrance 9am – 1pm Sunday May 5 Terrigal Wamberal Lions Club Car Boot Sale Terrigal Lagoon Reserve. Cnr Willoughby Rd & Terrigal Dr 9am -1pm Saturday May 11 Central Coast Craft Sale Art Studios at Gosford Regional Gallery 9.30am - 4pm Gosford City Markets Kibble Park Gosford 8am -1pm Niagara Park Market Day Niagara Park Shopping Centre, Washington Ave 9am – 1pm Wyee Community Markets Wyee Hall Grounds, Cnr Wyee Rd & Huey Huey Rd 7am - 1pm Sunday May 12 Mangrove Districts

Markets Corner Wisemans Ferry Road and Waratah Road 9am - 2pm Peninsula Waterfront Art & Produce Market Anderson Reserve, Cnr Brisbane water Drive and The Boulevarde 10am 3pm Saturday May 18 Computer Fair Gosford Showground 10am – 2.30pm Green Point Monthly Market Day and Car Boot Sale Green Point Baptist Church car park and surrounds 7am - 12pm Terrigal Market Day 92 Serpentine Road Terrigal 9am to1pm The Handmade and Boutique Market The Hive in Erina Fair 9am - 5pm The Entrance Farmers Markets Memorial Park, The Entrance 9am – 1pm Sunday May 19 Davistown RSL Charity Markets Davistown RSL, 19 Murna Road 9am-2pm Saturday May 25 Church on the Hill Markets Anglican Church The Entrance 8am to 1pm Sunday May 26 Avoca Beachside Markets Heazlett Park Foreshore 9am-2pm Lions Club of Woy Woy Peninsula Monthly Markets Dunban Road Car Park, Woy Woy 9am-1pm Mangrove Mountain Country Markets Cnr Wiseman’s Ferry Rd & Waratah Rd 9am - 2pm

4, from 8am until 11:30am. The Garage Sale will have furniture, trash and treasure and second hand books for sale.

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Car boot sale

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he Kariong C o m m u n i t y Baptist Church will host a car boot sale on Saturday, May 25, from 8am to 1pm.

The sale will include trash and treasure, barista coffee,

Devonshire tea, sausage sizzle, books and plants and Robyn’s Plaster Toys and Face Painting. Interested community members can book a sport for $25 and sell their wares to raise funds for the Church’s missionaries.

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he inaugural Executive Women’s Leadership Breakfast held in Wyong on Thursday, April 18, showcased a number of inspirational women who shared their experiences and provided insight on how women can influence and change the world around them.

The breakfast was hosted by Wyong Council’s Status of Women Committee and local women took up the opportunity to network with other likeminded women. Wyong deputy mayor Cr Lynne Webster gave the welcoming address at the breakfast and said she was thrilled with the turn out and the calibre of the speeches.

“It is great that we have so many talented women in our Shire and I am proud that the Status of Women Committee is true to its charter of promoting our Shire’s women and providing such important networking opportunities. “There are many women who hold executive positions across the Shire who can influence how the Shire progresses. “These breakfasts are a chance to network with other female leaders and identify opportunities for collaboration to progress and influence the diversity of work that is happening across the Shire,” Cr Webster said. Keynote speaker former Howard Government minister The Hon. Bronwyn Bishop

spoke on her concern about discrimination in the workplace and how “the best person for the job should be the only decision”. As a woman who has had many firsts in her career she said persistence was the key to breaking through whatever your background. Wyong Chamber of Commerce manager and town co-ordinator Ms Karen McLean, who has lived on the Coast for over 30 years, provided attendees with her insight into how women can be great at forming partnerships, building relationships and leveraging them to achieve results. Central Coast Tourism CEO Ms Robyne Abernethy said she was always willing to share her experiences

Thursday May 2 East-West Tea Drinking Traditions, Central Coast Potters Society exhibition, Studio Gallery, Gosford Regional Gallery Central Coast Guide Dogs NSW/ACT Volunteer Support Group stall, Chittaway, 9am-2:30pm VIP Mother’s Day shopping night, Goddess by the Sea, Ettalong, 4pm7:45pm Vibes 2/5 Jack Davidson/ The Chiefs Only Human, Grand Hotel Wyong, 6pm9pm, free Gosford Council community engagement session, Erina Centre, Erina Fair, 6:30pm-9pm Gosford Politics in the Pub, Dutton’s Tavern, Gosford, 6pm

Friday May 3 Emotional Intelligence workshop, Uniting Care Wyong, 10am-4pm Schizophrenia and Bipolar Fellowship meeting, Uniting Church Gosford, 12:30pm-3pm SeaFM Discovere competition heat, The Hub, Erina Fair East West Tea Drinking Traditions, Gosford Regional Gallery, 9:30am4pm

Wyong Chamber of Commerce manager Ms Karen McLean, Wyong Council deputy mayor Cr Lynne Webster, The Hon. Bronwyn Bishop and Central Coast Tourism CEO Robyne Abernethy

about the importance of mentoring and inspiring other women spoke about how to provide opportunities for the young people in our Art exhibition and open day, San Remo Neighbourhood Centre

Sunday May 12 Hotel, 7pm Fairhaven Services Fete, Point Clare, 9am-3pm Umina Uniting Church garage sale, 8am-11:30am

Sunday May 5 Central Coast Blues Society jam session, Breakers Country Club, Wamberal, 6pm-9pm Central Coast Concertante Ensemble concert two, Greenway Memorial Chapel 2:30pm The Little Blues Festival, Toukley Golf Club Mooney Mooney Creek Catchment Crawl, 9am2pm Farewell afternoon tea for Michael and Joyce Rasic, Wagstaffe Community Hall, 2pm

Monday May 6 Red Cross Avoca Beach Charity Golf Day, Shelly Beach Golf Course

Tuesday May 7 Spirituality in the Pub, Grange Hotel function room, Wyoming, 7:30pm9pm

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Wednesday May 8

Gosford Regional Show, 9am-7pm Handmade Craft Mother’s Day Market, 9:30am-2:30pm, Scholastic Stadium, Terrigal Central Coast Family History Society monthly meeting, Lions Community Hall, East Gosford, 1pm Rewbies at Patonga Tavern, Patonga Beach

Central Coast Potters Society committee meeting, 6:30pm, East Gosford Central Coast Potters Society 45th Anniversary Tea Party, East Gosford

Thursday May 9 Assist workshop, Uniting Care Gosford, 9am-5pm

Triple P 2-8 Years Group Program, Kariong Neighbourhood Centre, 9:30am-12pm, Free Steve Smillie and Friends, Central Coast Conservatorium, 7:30pm Central Coast Guide Dogs NSW/ACT Volunteer Support Group stall, Erina Fair, 9am-2:30pm Gosford Council community engagement session, Erina Centre, Erina Fair, 6:30pm-9pm Composting and farm workshop, Peninsula Leisure Centre, 1pm3:30pm Peninsula Link Day, Peninsula Community Centre, 9am-12pm NBN Business Forum, Central Coast Leagues Club, 12pm-1:30pm Wyong Ladies Golf Club Charity Day

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Monday May 13 Public Parenting forum, Regional Youth Support Services Gosford, 6:30pm, free

Tuesday May 14 Warren Brown author event, Gospel Garden Ministry, Umina, 6:30pm

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region. Cr Webster summed up the general feeling: “As Mrs Bishop said, ‘persistence is very important for women’

and that is certainly true of the speakers here today and it certainly resonated with all those attending the breakfast.”

School students to walk safely to school

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each day to help prevent obesity and other health problems. The event also promotes reduced car-dependency, greater use of public transport, cleaner air, improved diets and road safety to primary school children throughout Australia.

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Thursday May 16 Triple P 2-8 Years Group Program, Kariong Neighbourhood Centre, 9:30am-12pm, Free

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Season of One Act Plays opens, Peninsula Theatre

Battle of the Bands U18 heat two, The Hub, Erina

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Afro Moses-The Spirit of Bob Marley, The Rhythm Hut, 6:30pm Central Coast Bush Dance and Music Association’s Aussie Bush Dance, Gosford Progress Hall, 7:30pm Composting and farm workshop, Terrigal CWA Hall, 9:30am-12pm Keeping backyard chickens workshop, Terrigal CWA Hall, 12:30pm-3:30pm

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May 2, 2013 - Out&About - P15

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New youth leaders’ project launched

Rendall Wagner, Gosford Politics in the Pub

he next Gosford Politics in the Pub session will be held on Thursday, May 2, from 6pm at Dutton’s Tavern in Gosford. The event will see guest speakers Mark Goudkamp and Hadi Hosseini. Mr Goudkamp has been an active member and organiser of the Refugee Action Coalition since it was formed in early 2000. He has organised public forums, as well as annual World Refugee Day rallies and detention centre convergences. During the week he is an English as a Second

Jamie McKenzie, Central Coast Youth Leaders

Language teacher for newly arrived migrant and refugee teenagers. He is an elected member of the NSW Teachers Federation’s Anti-Racism Policy Committee. Mr Hosseini was an unaccompanied minor asylum seeker (Hazara) who now lives in Sydney after approximately a year in detention on Christmas Island and Darwin. “He had come by boat from Indonesia via Malaysia, and has done quite a few media interviews telling his story,” said event convenor Mr Rendall Wagner. “I’m sure everyone will find this session of Gosford Politics in the Pub compelling.”

Youth Tea drinking exhibition Regional Support Services Kylie Rose McLean, Central Coast Potters Society

he Central Coast Potters Society will present East West Tea Drinking Traditions from Friday, May 3, to Tuesday, May 14, from 9:30am until 4pm at the Gosford Regional Gallery in

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East Gosford. The Central Coast Potters Society’s May exhibition was inspired by Japanese, Korean, Chinese and British tea drinking traditions. A Japanese Tea Ceremony demonstration will also be held on Sunday, May 12, and Monday, May 13 at 11am.

Inc has launched a new youth project thanks the State Government’s Youth Opportunities funding.

The Central Coast Youth Leaders project has employed six young people between the ages of 16 and 25 from all areas of the Central Coast to develop

and implement time limited projects across the Central Coast. The program is aimed at improving young people’s access to community facilities, services and events, as well as promoting young people mentoring their peers imparting practical skills such as decision making skills, problem solving and high level communication. “This project is a fantastic

way to showcase the value and skills that the young people on the Central Coast possess,” said team leader Mr Jamie McKenzie. As a two year project which began in January, the young people have started developing six key initiatives to be rolled out over the coming months which include a breakfast club in the Berkeley Vale area, life skills mentoring, bullying workshops in schools,

a youth led event in the Mangrove Mountain area, young dads social fishing group and the Central Coast youth flash mob group. “These projects have the potential to change young people’s lives for the better, linking in with training and further education as well as employment, a social outlet, a way to voice their concerns and to have fun,” said Mr McKenzie.

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On the Water

P15 - GRANDSTAND - May 2, 2013

Ocean Beach Braddish wins Shark compete in national Island swim championships Richard Braddish

Nigel Fitzgibbon, Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club

mina Surf Life Saving Club nipper Lachlan Braddish competed in the 1km Shark Island swim at Cronulla on Sunday, April 28, and placed eighth out of nearly 300 competitors and won the U12 category.

he 2013 A u s t r a l i a n Surf Lifesaving Championships were held on the Gold Coast from April 15 to 21 which saw 55 Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving members enter.

“At 11 years old he is showing potential to become an open water champion,” said Lachlan’s dad, Richard. “Lachlan’s coach at the Peninsula Leisure Centre, Graeme Carroll, has coached world open water champions such as Shelley Taylor Smith and can see real potential in Lachlan,” he said. Later this year, Lachlan will be eligible to compete in the 5km State titles at Penrith.

Ocean Beach began strongly and led the national point score on the first day. Mark Davis, Shelley Smith, Warren Peters and Allison Tucker all placed in individual events. Ocean Beach placed second in the 140 years minimum Male Beach Sprint Relay and third in the 200

years minimum Male Beach Sprint Relay. By the end of the Championships, Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club placed 22nd out of 100 clubs in the Masters Carnival and 50th out of 150 clubs in the Open Championships.

Coast lifesavers go to development camp Matt Miller, Surf Life Saving NSW

TIDE CHART (Fort Denison)

Add one hour to the times below when Daylight Saving is in force

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 - 2 0114 - 1.72 0807 - 0.42 1415 - 1.36 1956 - 0.67

FRI - 3 0221 - 1.64 0908 - 0.45 1522 - 1.40 2110 - 0.67

SAT - 4 0330 - 1.58 1004 - 0.46 1622 - 1.46 2221 - 0.64

SUN - 5 0432 - 1.55 1055 - 0.46 1715 - 1.55 2325 - 0.59 WED - 8 0107 - 0.49 0703 - 1.47 1259 - 0.49 1924 - 1.74 SAT - 11 0307 - 0.45 0904 - 1.39 1442 - 0.57 2110 - 1.78

MON - 6 0528 - 1.52 1140 - 0.46 1802 - 1.63

TUE - 7 0020 - 0.54 0617 - 1.50 1221 - 0.47 1845 - 1.69

THU - 9 0150 - 0.46 0745 - 1.44 1333 - 0.51 2000 - 1.77 SUN - 12 0345 - 0.46 0943 - 1.36 1516 - 0.60 2145 - 1.76

FRI - 10 0230 - 0.45 0826 - 1.42 1408 - 0.53 2035 - 1.78 MON - 13 0423 - 0.48 1022 - 1.33 1553 - 0.64 2222 - 1.72

TUE - 14 0503 - 0.52 1103 - 1.30 1632 - 0.68 2300 - 1.67

WED - 15 0545 - 0.55 1148 - 1.28 1716 - 0.72 2344 - 1.61

THU - 16 0632 - 0.58 1237 - 1.26 1807 - 0.76

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Ettalong 40 min, Rip Bridge 2hrs - Wisemans Ferry 2 hrs 30 min, Koolewong 2 hrs 10 min

In view of the variations caused by local conditions and meteorological effects, these times are approximate and must be considered as a guide only. They are not to be relied on for critical depth calculations for safe navigation. Actual times of High and Low Water may occur before or after the times indicated

Malibu midyear wo Central T Coast life savers represented function the Central Coast Verity Roser, Ocean Beach Malibu Club

cean Beach Malibu Club will hold its midyear function on Saturday, July 20, from 7pm at the Ocean Beach Hotel.

Musicians Peter Howe and Tim Gaze will perform and entertain with songs of surf adventures throughout the 1960s and beyond. Numbers are strictly limited to 150.

branch at the 2013 Junior Lifesaver of the Year (JLOTY) development camp and awards in Sydney over the weekend of April 27 and 28. Gabi Taranto of MacMasters Beach SLSC and Beau Jeffries of Avoca Beach SLSC were selected to represent the Central Coast from a strong field of life savers. The award recognises

and rewards outstanding younger members of the surf lifesaving movement who show an advanced level of maturity and leadership potential. During the camp the finalists from each branch were involved in a wide range of fun, challenging and teamwork-based activities requiring great leadership and communication from the participants. “The Junior Lifesaver of the Year camp is a fantastic opportunity to recognise our most promising young lifesavers as well as further develop their skills and attributes and show them

the amazing opportunities within Surf Life Saving,” said SLSNSW member services director Mr Gary Chapman. Avoca Beach lifesaver, Gabi Taranto, said she had an amazing experience. “I thought it was really fun and I met a lot of fun people and made some great friends as well. “I loved all the games we played but it was also really interesting taking the tour of the head office (SLSNSW) and it made me realise all the things that I can do within surf lifesaving and the opportunities that are out there.”

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May 2, 2013 - GRANDSTAND - P14

Woy Woy swimmers win medals at nationals

On the Water

Killcare wins national beach relay final

Sonny Hinwood, Woy Woy Swim Club

Allan Wilson, Killcare Surf Club

oy Woy Swim Club was represented by four of its swimmers at the Australian Age Championships in Adelaide from April 8 to 13.

Rachel Wood, Laura Ghali, Myles Bailey and Katelyn Smith all competed at the championships which are considered the pinnacle for junior swimmers in Australia. “Rachel was at her second pool Age Championships and continued on her great form from the Australian Open Water Championships and school swimming,” said Woy Woy Swim Club junior vice president Ms Sonny Hinwood. Rachel competed in the 100m, 200m, 400m and 800m freestyle events. She swam a handful of personal bests and finished fifth in the 800m and sixth in the 400m freestyle. “This is a magnificent effort considering the fact that most of the girls who finished in front of Rachel are ranked in the top 20 distance swimmers for girls of all ages in Australia,” said Ms Hinwood. “Laura Ghali competed at this level for the first time in

Myles Bailey

Adelaide and swam well in the 400m Individual Medley. “Laura is an outstanding role model for the Club’s younger swimmers and always trains hard and gives her best at every opportunity,” she said. The Clubs only male competitor at these championships was Myles Bailey. “Myles was also competing at his first Australian Age Championships and swam like a seasoned pro. “In his first ever swim at this level he took almost eight seconds off his 200m backstroke time to qualify for the final. “In the final, Miles shaved even more off his best

securing a bronze medal. “This is the club’s first medal at these championships in 17 years, a magnificent effort and something that Myles is very proud of. “Myles also competed in the 100m freestyle and 100m backstroke events where he managed even more personal bests and narrowly missed the final,” said Ms Hinwood. Katelyn Smith was also competing at this level for the first time and swam in six events in the multi class championships. “Katelyn performed magnificently, swimming a personal best in her last event, the 50m breaststroke where she also finished second winning a silver medal, the Club’s second medal at this level for many years. “Woy Woy Swim Club would like to congratulate these four outstanding swimmers along with their coach Graeme Carroll for all of their efforts throughout the year. “This year will see Woy Woy Swim Clubs continuing growth with many promising young swimmers coming up through the ranks,” said Ms Hinwood.

Gorokan swimming carnival

Sam Ricketts, Gorokan High School

orokan High School held its school swimming carnival recently at Wyong Olympic Pool.

Jarrod Dorgan and Madison Montgomery were named 12 years age champions while Michael and James Farrell and Tayla McGaw were 13 years age champions. Caleb Pora and Grace Harris were 14 years age champions and Michael Robertson and Megan

Davis were 15 years age champions. Mitchel Thompson and Rachel Field were 16 years age champions and Travis Lamont and Amber Ritch were 17 years age champions. Successful swimmers went on to represent the school at the Tuggerah Lakes Zone Swimming Carnival. The school also held its cross country carnival recently with Jackson

Blundy-Edwards the overall 12 years champion. Michael Farrell and Megan Hoskins were 13 years age champions while Jayden O’Shea and Montana Harris were 14 years age champions. Jake Askitis and Bree Goddard were 15 years age champions, Nicholas Kelly and Kallee Richardson were 16 years age champions and Matt Quinn and Tianah Agius were 17 years age champions.

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Tegan Spackman, Laura Washington, John Bourne (club coach), Michaela Hofer and Leah Fotofili.

t was a case of third time lucky when Killcare Surf Club’s Women’s Beach Relay team won the final of the event at the Australian Championships at North Kirra in Queensland this month.

Narrow runners-up on the past two occasions in the national event, Tegan Spackman, Laura Washington, Michaela Hofer and Leah Fotofili, registered their first-ever triumph in the 140 years (combined ages) Masters category. Overall, the Killcare club gained six medals following the gold to the women’s

relay team. Michaela Hofer also won gold in the women’s 35 to 39 years beach flags and silver in the women’s 35 to 39 years beach sprint while Tegan Spackman placed second in the women’s 35 to 39 years beach flags and third in the women’s 35 to 39 years beach sprint and Joel Maybury won bronze in the men’s 35 to 39 years beach sprint. “The national event rounded off a highly successful season for the highly respected Central Coast club after sterling Masters performances throughout a testing calendar which embraced a network of East Coast, Branch, State, World and

National events,” said Killcare Surf Club publicity officer Mr Allan Wilson. “Killcare’s solid season in the campaigns drew comparisons with those of the years gone by with club coach John Bourne who has been involved in this capacity on a regular basis for almost 20 years, declaring that ‘the best is yet to come’. Mr Bourne said: “We are delighted with the wonderful depth of talent which exists in our club, performancewise, and our increasing membership ranks justify the upsurge in interest where public safety on our beach is of major importance.”

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P13 - GRANDSTAND - May 2, 2013

Bateau Bay performs well in Pennants

Betty Polson, Bateau Bay Women’s Bowling Club

ANZAC Trophy at Norah Head Vivien Paulson, Norah Head Bowling Club

The men’s and women’s sections from Norah Head Bowling Club competed in a game of bowls for the ANZAC Trophy on Saturday, March 30. The ANZAC Trophy, which has not been contended since 2002, was won by the men’s section. Twenty-four competitors participated from each side in a match that consisted of 18 ends of bowls. “The men moved to the next rink after six and 12 games so that everyone played against three

different teams,” said Norah Head Bowling Club publicity officer Ms Vivien Paulson. “On this occasion, the men won on the day but it was all agreed that it was an event that should be repeated at least annually. “A most enjoyable morning was followed by a delicious lunch cooked by dedicated Club members. “Norah Head is a small bowling club with only about 60 members so everyone knows almost every other member making for an extremely friendly club.

“The women bowl every Wednesday and the men bowl on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. “Mixed social bowls is held every Friday morning and always attracts at least 20 players. “The Friday bowlers also have a regular barbecue lunch. “Mixed groups also visit local bowling clubs several times a year. “Visiting bowlers are especially welcome at the Club,” said Ms Paulson.

L-R Margaret Bakon, Lyn Vetter, Cheryl Butler, Liz Cohen, Gloria Schofield, Elsie Yardley, Di Carey, Trish Nemeth

number of b o w l e r s from Bateau Bay Women’s Bowling Club competed in the 2013 Pennant season and finished first in the grade two section two group.

The Club also finished second in the section four group and third in the grade one section one group, the grade three section four group and the grade four section one group. “Although 2012 was not a win, in 2011 another grade two section three had qualified to compete

at the Sectional Play-off at Umina and won the flag,” said Bateau Bay Women’s Bowling Club publicity officer Ms Betty Polson. “This was a very exciting time for the ladies and the club. “Now another grade two contested the Post-sectional Play Off for 2013 at The Entrance on April 23 and 24 at The Greens Bowling Club. “On day one, Bateau Bay played Wyong and were successful, with Liz Cohen’s team 22-16 on the last end and Gloria Schofield’s team at 20-19; both nail biting games with all eight bowlers playing extremely well.

“On day two, the final game, Bateau Bay played Avoca. “The main board combining both teams had scores on each side 37-35 on end 35 favouring Bateau Bay then end 37 had both teams at 37 each. “Onto end 40 and the scores were still even at 4141 then Bateau Bay, on the final end, won the play off 43-41 and understandably were very excited. “Now off to the Regional games at Ettalong on June 11 for Bateau Bay grade two together with the winners of grades one, three and four. “Good luck to all these great bowlers from the Central Coast,” said Ms Polson.

Gwandalan Fours decided Barbara Hall, Gwandalan Women’s Bowling Club

he final of the G w a n d a l a n Women’s Bowling Club Fours competition was won by the team of Ruth Wall (skip) Di Brown (third) Carol Hayes (second) and Ena Langdon (lead).

Ruth’s team won over Connie Goddard’s (skip) team of Beryl Sheen (third) Maureen Debatista (second) and Nancy Cotter (lead) with

a score of 19-18. “Ena Langdon is 94 years old and plays carpet bowls with the pensioners on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays and fronts up again to play a full game of bowls,” said Gwandalan Bowling Club publicity officer Ms Barbara Hall. “Ena joined the Club in 1989 and won the minor singles in 1991 and hasn’t been in a winning side since, so the ladies were all very happy for her.

“So much for all these new minimum bias bowls, Ena still plays with her original old Henselite bowls. “She has a fixed stance and throws them right out nearly onto the next green but then they turn and she is nearly always on the jack. “She has just put her name down for the major singles and drew the club champion. “Way to go, Ena. “Congratulations to all four players on their win.”

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Everglades takes out RSL Fours competition

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McDonell is U18 zone singles champion

Bob Bourke, Bowls Central Coast

Barry Cross, Everglades RSL Bowlers

he Munmorah United RSL Bowlers have lost the NSW RSL Lawn Bowls Zone 5 Fours Championship to the Everglades RSL team.

The event was held at the Bateau Bay Sports Club on Friday, April 12, and marked the culmination of several weeks of matches between teams of RSL bowlers from bowling clubs across the Central Coast. “The game opened with Munmorah winning the toss and electing to take the mat,” said Zone 5 RSL Bowls honorary secretary Mr Barry Cross. “They won the first end but the Everglades combination quickly got the measure of the conditions and pulled away to a comfortable lead,”

he continued. “At the 14th end Everglades led by a margin of 18 shots to four. “Whether complacency crept into the Everglades game or for some other reason the Munmorah bowlers took the mat and, with a series of short ends, had soon cut the Everglades lead to seven shots. “At the 19th end Munmorah scored a five, leaving the scores at 20 to 18 Everglades way. “On the 20th end, with Everglades holding only one shot, the jack was displaced by a wayward Munmorah bowl. “The Everglades combination of Bruce and Allan Jones took advantage of the situation and, with some good draw bowling, were able to reverse the previous end’s problems

and score a very welcome five shots, leaving the score at 25 to 18. “With the Munmorah team needing an eight on the last end, the very wary Everglades players delivered some very cautious draw bowls and, despite the valiant attempts by the Munmorah lads, were able to come up with a single shot to win the game 26 to 18. “As is always the case with RSL bowls, the game was played in great spirit and with good humour. “Congratulations are due, not only to the Everglades team for winning the championship but to the team from Munmorah United RSL Bowlers, Robin Cocks, John Urquhart, Lindsey Harvey and Ray Austin for being gracious in defeat,” Mr Cross concluded.

Mitchell McDonell (Halekulani), Aron Sherriff (Marker) and runner-up Brad McIntyre (Avoca Beach).

he Bowls Central Coast - Zone 15 U18 Championships were held at Ettalong Memorial Bowling Club over three days from Monday, April 15, to Wednesday, April 17.

Mitchell McDonell from Halekulani Bowling Club emerged the 2013 Singles Champion on the Wednesday after a neck and neck race with Brad McIntyre from Avoca Beach Bowling Club as they both strove to be the first to score the required 31 shots resulting in a close finish at 31-28. Ettalong’s World Champion Aron Sherriff took on the duty of marker for their match. Both boys displayed skilful draw bowls at a level beyond their age.

“We’ve seen some great bowls worthy of a Zone final,” said Zone 15 State Cr Kevin Dring said Another neck and neck race was in the Pairs Final on the Tuesday when the Ettalong team of Jacob Casswell (lead) and Luke McBeatty (skip) had to battle against the determined pair of Jayden Moody from Terrigal Bowling Club leading for exciting newcomer Maddisson Fennel, late of Gwandalan but now playing for Munmorah United Bowling Club. The final could have gone either way until the last few ends when Jacob and Luke found a little extra which just got them over the line. “It was a good game of bowls with nothing in it all the way,” said bowls coordinator John Roberts. In the Fours Final on the Monday Maddisson

Fennell’s team of Jayden Moody (third), Brad McIntyre (second) and Mitchell McDonell (lead) sprinted away from Bateau Bay’s Caleb Peck (skip), and Jacob Burns (third) with Jesse Rigby from Mingara (second) and Ettalong’s James Burton (lead). Maddisson’s team started confidently leading 16-0 at one stage before Caleb’s team began to fire and took the fight to their opponents right up until the end. The final score was 2812, however, the State Match Committee ruled that the Fours Final was invalid as one player would turn 18 years of age before the State Finals. The final will have to be re-played at a later date with a conforming replacement player.

Everglades team of Bruce Jones, Allan Jones, Barry Cross and Glenn Richardson

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P11 - GRANDSTAND - May 2, 2013

Wooden spooners Toukley defeat Ourimbah

Andrew Stark

Photos: Andrew Stark

he Toukley Hawks defeated the Ourimbah Magpies 26-18 at Sohier Park in round four of the Central Coast Rugby League Competition.

Led by former Manly and Country representative prop Grant ‘Squasher’ Wooden, the Hawks played near flawless football in the opening half to lead 22-0 at the break. Despite the Magpies enjoying a glut of late possession, last year’s wooden spooners were able to hang on to record a tremendous early season victory. In other round four games, Terrigal were too

strong for Northern Lakes in a Saturday night game at Gumbuyah running out 46-12 winners, Premiers Kincumber raced in eight tries to overpower Central Wyong 46-4, The Entrance outlasted Umina 30-20, Erina edged out the Wyong Roos 24-19, while two of this season’s competition favourites went toe to toe at Berkeley Vale with the Alex Moore led Panthers prevailing 42-22 over the Roosters from Woy Woy. Following two games and two washouts, the 2013 competition sees the Colts, Sharks and Panthers remaining undefeated while the Roos, Bunnies and Razorbacks are all searching for their first win of the season.

Toukley youngster Andy Callow rolls his sleeves up at Sohier

Leader of the Hawks revival, Grant ‘Squasher’ Wooden

Ourimbah’s Mark Littlefield runs into the Hawks nest

Trent Walker attempts to slip past Kieron ‘ Fish’ Herring during the Hawks 26-18 victory

Erina proved superior to Wyong Matt Lavin, Wyong Rugby League Club Group

yong Roos rugby league first grade team lost 24-19 to Erina in a match held on Sunday, April 28.

After the embarrassing defeat to Kincumber the week before, it was critical for the Roos to play good football and display a commitment to the cause, both sides of the ball. Wyong’s best against Kincumber, Kane Mathews, had been rewarded with a call up for NSW Cup duties, and several other changes were made to sharpen the collective focus on the type of attack and defence Coach Blackall wanted in place. Erina had been beaten by Terrigal in their first outing, and were no doubt keen for an improved showing as well. The Roos made a promising start, comfortably containing the Eagles’ attack then working their way upfield for Wes Taaga to score on the end of a late tackle kick from half Todd Lewis.

Shaun Wright converted from a difficult angle and the Roos led 6–0. The Eagles replied almost immediately but could not convert, and it became obvious that both teams were evenly matched and the contest would likely go to the wire. Todd Lewis scored adjacent to the posts after dummying and exploiting the uncertainty he had created in the Erina defensive line. Wright again converted and the Roos were ahead 12–4. Erina responded with three tries on the back of Wyong handling errors, and late in the game were in front 18–12. The stage was set for a grandstand finish, as the Roos threw everything at the Erina defence, eventually resulting in Sam Foini crashing over near the posts. Wright was successful with his third conversion and the scores were locked at 18-all. The Roos looked to be finishing the stronger

team and the crowd sensed a Wyong victory contingent upon maintaining possession. However, the Roos became nervous as full time neared. Todd Lewis missed his attempted field goal, when the better option was to play out the remaining tackles and hold field position. Brad Bennett put the Roos ahead 19–18 with his short range field goal, but this meant the Roos would be bringing the ball back off their line from the ensuing restart. The Eagles were poised to take advantage of a last gasp defensive effort, when the Roos failed to gain sufficient territory with the ball. A quick shift to the left allowed Erina to get on the outside of the Roos’ defensive line, and the Eagles winger clinched the match with his try in the corner. The final hooter sounded moments after that try was converted. Full time score; Erina 24 – Wyong 19.

Kallin Adams was the Roos Players’ Player and was tireless in attack and defence, but may be more effective with the ball hitting the line wider and later in the tackle count. Five eighth Bennett hit hard in defence, provided shape in attack and a good long kicking game. Sam Foini offloaded repeatedly, created strong second phase play and proved difficult for the Eagles’ defence to contain. Todd Lewis combined well with Bennett and kicked judiciously, but failed to take control of the game when required. This was symptomatic of Lewis’ age and experience, not his ability, and there is no doubt such control will develop as he plays through more tight situations. Overall the Roos were much better, and Coach Blackall, though disappointed with the loss, said he was happy with the effort and the execution. The crowd were rewarded with an intensely competitive match of good standard.

Old Boys Day with the Roosters

Peter Read, Woy Woy Rugby League Football Club

he Woy Woy Roosters will hold an Old Boys Day on their first Home Game of the 2013 season to celebrate the history of the Rugby League club.

The 2013 season marks the first year of the official relationship between the Roosters and the Sydney Roosters NRL organisation. “While this is an exciting new era for the Woy Woy Club, we strongly believe in honouring and keeping ties with the players who have helped built this into the most successful club in Central Coast Rugby League,” said Woy Woy Rugby League Football Club admin manager Mr Peter Read.

“We aim to have as many former players attend the day as possible and believe that we will have a large number of former Premiership winning players as well as members of the Woy Woy Roosters Team of the Century. “After the conclusion of the First Grade game all former players and supporters will be invited back to Easts Woy Woy Leagues Club for the Club’s regular Home Game Player Presentations. The day will kick off with the U18’s at 10:15am with first grade scheduled to kick off at 2:30.

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League

Roos destroyed by Illawarra Matt Lavin, Wyong Rugby League Club Group

he Wyong Roos and the Illawarra Cutters both travelled to Leichhardt Oval on Saturday, April 27, for their televised round seven VB NSW Cup rugby league clash which saw the Roos defeated by 36 points to 12. Prior to the match, Illawarra were sitting on four points from one win and a bye, and the Roos were still propping up the table, with only two points from the bye. Having played the top ﬁve sides and competed for lengthy periods, some good judges believed the Roos were a strong chance of toppling the out of form Cutters. The Roos were hoping new recruit Arana Taumata would turn half chances into points, and create some uncertainty in the opposition’s defensive line. Former Test and Origin forward Michael Weyman was returning for the Cutters after knee surgery. NRL backrower, Jack De Belin, provided impact off the bench for the Cutters. The Roos failed to build any pressure during the opening exchanges. Ball carriers were repeatedly picked off by markers, and the Roos at one point could not get to their kick. Junior Tia Kiliﬁ showed great strength to bust

the Illawarra line, but his efforts led to nothing when he offloaded to a trailing Cutters’ defender. Two late tackle penalties allowed the Cutters to secure good field position with minimum effort. Half Josh Drinkwater’s cross field bomb was batted back to centre Junior Vaivai who angled back toward the posts to score. Vaivai converted his own try, and after 17 minutes Illawarra led 6-0. The Roos had a chance to reply when Jayson Mackenzie caught a Taumata bomb on the Illawarra line, but was unable to ground the ball. Weyman was starting to time his runs, and cracked the Roos’ defence to launch another raid. Fortunately for the Roos the pass went to ground when points were on offer. However, one had the feeling it was only a matter of time for Illawarra, as the Roos were not pushing up in defence and the experienced men for the Cutters were beginning to warm to their task. Illawarra fullback Adam Quinlan was a constant threat and, midway through the first half, broke through some soft defence to run into open space. Roos opposite, Grant Nelson, knocked him to the ground in a tackle which looked high but did not draw a penalty. The Cutters ran a regulation shift to the right

from the next scrum. The Roos’ defence slid left when it needed to push up from its’ line. Winger Allen Mulia Malau allowed his opposite too much room and was beaten on his outside. Tyron Cranston scored wide out. Vaivai failed to convert and the Cutters looked comfortable at 10–0. De Belin scored under the posts from a wellrehearsed ruck play which a tiring Roos’ defence failed to read. Vaivai added the extras and the Cutters were quickly out to 16–0. Quinlan then pushed past Roos’ half Brad Murray and centre Arthur Brown to score wide on the left. Vaivai could not convert. Halftime saw the Cutters up 20–0. The Roos had lost almost every contest in the ﬁrst half. The Roos had completed only nine of their 16 sets and had missed upwards of 30 tackles. Coach Stringer made his dissatisfaction obvious with a blistering halftime address. Six minutes into the second half the Roos had missed two scoring opportunities. Backrow replacement Brock Molan tore into the Illawarra line and slipped a ball to Mitch Williams, who in turn found Kane Matthews hitting the ball at pace and bursting into the

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Tree awaits removal, nine months later A tree in Umina is still awaiting removal, nine months after it was scheduled for removal by Gosford Council.

Peninsula facilities identified for solar hot water Three community facilities in the Peninsula area have been identified for five projects of 15 in a priority list to replace electric hot water systems with solar panels and heat pumps. Ettalong’s senior citizens’ centre was identified as fourth priority on the list, while three Peninsula Leisure Centre systems identified as priorities nine, 10 and 11 and two systems on Patonga Camping Ground were placed at number 15 on the list. In August last year, Council adopted an emissions reduction target of 20 per cent on 2010 emissions by 2025 as part of its Climate Change Mitigation Strategy. Implementation of the Strategy is underway with projects designed to reduce Council’s emissions through energy efficiency, renewable energy and direct abatement technologies. Council’s water and sewer director Mr Rod Williams reported that one of the better opportunities identified in the strategy was to

replace electric hot water systems with solar and heat pump hot water systems. “The solar hot water opportunity was assessed as having a potential to reduce Council’s emissions by 469 tonnes of CO2 equivalent per annum and deliver financial savings through reduced energy costs,” stated Mr Williams’ report. Gosford Council has agreed to apply for the maximum amount of funding available from the Local Government Energy Efficiency Program which was announced late last year by the Federal Government. The grant is for 60 per cent of the capital cost to install solar and heat pump hot water systems on community facilities. A requirement of the Local Government Energy Efficiency Program is for Council to use local suppliers to undertake the installation works. The program is a one off, noncompetitive grant with all eligible applications to be approved. Gosford Council identified a total of 22 hot water systems at 16 different sites as appropriate for

replacement using this grant. The maximum grant amount available is $61,000 with a required Council contribution of $40,667. Mr Williams’ report stated that this would allow for the replacement of 13 to 22 hot water systems depending on the actual cost of replacement. “The hot water systems identified for replacement have been prioritised based on asset age (oldest first) and hot water usage (high usage first) to maximise cost savings to Council. “The Local Government Energy Efficiency Program provides a cost effective opportunity to replace old fossil fuel powered hot water systems with new low emissions hot water systems. “The Local Government Energy Efficiency Program is estimated to reduce energy costs by approximately $13,000 per annum. “The simple payback based on Council’s cash, project management and contingency contribution is 4.6 years.” Gosford Council Agenda, WAT.13, 26 Mar 2013

The tree was initially brought to the attention of Council in 2010 by a resident of Harold St. “At the time, the tree was assessed as being in a satisfactory condition,” said Gosford Council’s maintenance coordinator Mr Mark Smith. “In June 2011, the resident at 5 Harold St complained that the tree was dangerous and it was inspected immediately. “The tree was found to have some upper canopy decay and was subsequently approved for removal. “As for each tree works request, the tree is assessed using certain safety criteria and then given a ranking to determine a timeframe for removal. “The tree in question was scheduled to be removed within 12 months. “After further requests, the customer was recently advised that the tree was now scheduled for removal by the end of April. “This is still the case, although that is qualiﬁed as being subject to availability of resources and weather conditions,” said Mr Smith. Mr Smith also said that at the time of the original notiﬁcation, the

customer was given the standard advice that: “Council is unable to provide a speciﬁc date as to when works will be undertaken as all works are subject to availability of funding and resources taking into account storms and/or other urgent works.” Mr Smith said given the number of tree work applications and the list of trees assessed to be removed, Council prioritised all tree removals to ensure urgent works were carried out ﬁrst. “The local government area is also subject to severe storms that cause tree damage and branch drop, sometimes blocking roads and damaging other vital services,” said Mr Smith. “This work is a priority and does impact on the planned works program. “Unfortunately, resources do not allow all trees to be attended to immediately and some trees may not be attended to within the nominated time frame. “Council is currently reviewing how it addresses the many requests it receives for tree works from residents and it hopes to be able to reduce response times in the future,” said Mr Smith. Kaitlin Watts, 28 Mar 2013 Interviewee: Mark Smith, Gosford Council

Solar pool heating is completed Gosford Council has been told that the installation of solar pool heating has been completed at the Peninsula Leisure Centre. Gosford Council’s director water and sewer Mr Rod Williams’ report to Council on Tuesday, March 26, stated that the Peninsula Leisure Centre was one of Council’s top 10 energy using sites. The project involved the installation of solar thermal collectors on the Centre’s roof which provide the primary source of heat, with heat pumps and gas used as a backup. “The cost savings are estimated to be approximately $54,000 per annum giving the project a 2.6 year simple payback. “The project is also estimated to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 139 tonnes CO2-equivalent per annum,” he wrote.

Mr Williams stated that the Peninsula Leisure Centre building management system and heat pump control upgrade was currently underway and would involve the installation of improved pool temperature probes to control the pool heat pumps. The project is expected to reduce overheating, saving approximately 10 to 15 per cent on energy. Council also has completed a number of projects across the whole local government area such as improving streetlight efficiency, improving its carbon and energy management system, a public lighting efficiency trial, a revolving energy fund and a community energy efficiency program. Gosford Council Agenda, WAT.12, 26 Mar 2013

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Progress association opposes Patonga plan The Patonga Progress Association has decided to oppose the draft Plan of Management for Patonga Crown Reserves and Dark Corner Cottages and has called for an extension of the comment period. “There are recommendations in it that no-one wants, such as the removal of our tennis courts and their placement on Eve Williams Oval to provide more parking for the camping area,” according to Association president Mr Dain Simpson. “There are many controversial proposals in the plan relating to the camping area, creek foreshore, the beach, Patonga Central shops, the oval and Dark Corner. “The whole thing boils down to a very basic issue in our democratic system: the rights of local residents to determine the land management of their community. “Either we have a signiﬁcant say, or we get trampled on.” Mr Simpson said more than 100 people attended a meeting at the Patonga Progress Hall on Saturday, April 6, to discuss the plan. “One thing’s for sure, these recommendations won’t happen if the people of Patonga remain as solid and determined as they were today.

“It was a call to arms for locals, including celebrity residents and born and bred fishermen.” Mr Simpson said that Gosford Council was proposing to totally change the essence and tranquillity of the sleepy village of Patonga. He said residents attended the meeting to find out more information about the plan and receive guidance on the steps they should take to “nip this proposal in the bud and oppose the general thrust of the plan”. “There was a unanimous show of hands to seek legal advice, form a sub-committee and fight this with all the might of the passionate folk of Patonga. “Without asking, $5000 was donated from the Patonga Social and Recreational Club to kick start any action that is required, with residents seeking an extension of the comment deadline to allow full and democratic airing of their views. “People are concerned and angry that they were never consulted in the formation of the plan.” A larger, public meeting has been scheduled for Saturday, April 20, in the Patonga Progress Hall. All interested people are invited to attend. Media Release, 8 Apr 2013 Vanessa Ashcroft, Patonga Residents of Patonga at the meeting held on Saturday, April 6, at the Patonga Progess Hall

Beach off-leash to remain unchanged Gosford Council has adopted the Draft Dogs in Open Spaces Strategy with the Umina Beach off leash exercise area to remain in its current size and location after receiving a petition with 1032 signatories. The petition opposed the reduction in length of the off-leash area at Umina and was in support of the on-leash area. A total of 411 written submissions and six petitions were received from individuals and organisations during the comment period. Two submissions were received which supported the proposed changes. Objections to the proposal were based on the commercial beneﬁt to the caravan park, congestion due to the reduction in size, the beach having “plenty of beach available for everyone”, inaccuracies of the

mapping, concerns for access for mobility impaired users and impact on the ﬂagged area at the surf lifesaving club by the on-leash section. Support was based on children’s safety, impact on wildlife, a disregard for regulation by dog owners, people walking dogs off-leash for the length of Umina Beach, the amount of faeces left on the beach, children’s balls being taken by dogs and a desire to go back to the timed use of Kiddie’s Corner for dog off-leash exercise. According to a report from the council’s director city services Mr Stephen Glen, consideration was given to the comments and the reasons behind the proposals. “It was determined that timed use would create confusion. “The matter of guests of the adjacent NRMA Holiday Park not being aware they are entering a dog off-leash exercise area can be

addressed by other measures such as signage at each beach access entry point within the holiday park. “The dog on-leash area will also impact on the patrolled section of the beach,” stated Mr Glen’s report. Mr Glen said the Dogs in Open Spaces Strategy aimed to guide Gosford Council and interest groups on the management of dogs in open spaces and the provision of off-leash dog exercise areas. The Strategy was based on research, site visits and consultations with the community including surveys, interviews in public places and meetings with interest groups undertaken from December 2011 through to April last year. Mr Glen said the strategy conﬁrmed that dogs were extremely important to the community and there was general community support for the provision of dog offleash exercise areas in parks and

on beaches by dog owners and by people who did not own a dog. “There is also a desire however, for increased management of dogs in open spaces (particularly in onleash areas and dog exclusion areas) and a desire for dog owners to pick up after their dogs and control their dogs in general,” stated the report. “The strategy provides principles, strategies and speciﬁc recommendations relating to the provision for and management of dogs in open spaces. “A particular focus is placed on assessing the suitability of and guiding improvements to existing off-leash dog exercise areas. “In addition, consideration is given to establishing enclosed off-leash dog exercise areas and directions are provided for dog exclusion and on leash areas, as well as public awareness and enforcement,” stated the report.

At the meeting, councillors spoke to a gallery full of concerned residents dressed in red. Cr Gabby Bowles said the issue was a “highly emotive” one. “It is difﬁcult to ﬁnd a balance and accommodate those in the community. “If the community using the offleash areas educate and encourage each other to do the right thing (and Council works towards improving its signage etc.) there is no reason why it would be necessary to make changes at annual review time. “The strategy has been decided. “We now have a clear approach and if we all work on setting a high standard, the continued use of these great spaces can be enjoyed for years to come,” said Cr Bowles. Kaitlin Watts, 2 Apr 2013 Gosford Council Agenda CIT.13, 2 Apr 2013

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Capacity crowd for Anzac Day Woy Woy Memorial Park was nearing capacity at the 10:30am Anzac Day service on Thursday, May 25. Brisbane Water Secondary College school captains Jason Mumford and Aleisha Ford were the guest speakers at the ceremony. Jason said it was an honour to have been asked to deliver a speech at the service. “I have been attending Anzac services for as long as I can remember and have always seen this day as one of great inspiration, remembrance and unity. “Each nation recognizes a past event, which would stay with them forever. “This is our event. “The large turnout here today is evidence itself of how close this date is to the hearts of all Australians. “It is so encouraging seeing so many peoples, both young and old, attending this service and similar ones nationwide. “April 25 is no longer a date on the calendar, but rather a fundamental Australian tradition. “A celebration of the lives in which were sacriﬁced to allow the many freedoms we all take for granted today. “These Anzacs, often younger then myself, saw this as an adventure. “Always displaying the characteristics now cemented forever in this great nation. “These young men

Jason Mumford and Aleisha Ford

demonstrated immense courage, commitment, endurance and of course mateship. “Four qualities in which Australians as a whole have adopted and should continue to strive for. “By the end of the war, one quarter of a million casualties could be counted, from a country with a small population of only ﬁve million at the time. “To put that painfully, one

However, the committee said that permits should only be granted after serious consultation with all the stakeholders including the community, Fisheries, Waterways and Council and only for the purposes of ecological health and not for enhancement of views for residents. The Coastal Zone Management Plan for Brisbane Water Estuary was prepared for Gosford Council by consultants and released last year. The plan speciﬁcally recognised the importance of preserving estuarine habitats such as

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backﬁeld. Matthews slipped as he got to Quinlan. The Roos kicked wide and into the sun, but Mulia Malau was unable to ground the ball. Mulia Malau was again involved when a wide pass from Murray put him on the outside of his marker, and on a long run into Cutters’ territory. Again, the Roos failed to take advantage when the next pass went to ground. The Cutters readily absorbed this pressure and moved the ball upﬁeld with little resistance. Vaivai regathered a short grubber from Drinkwater and, as he was chopped down from behind, slipped the ball back to Drinkwater to score. Vaivai had no trouble converting and the score was Illawarra 26, Wyong 0. The Roos fed a scrum deep in Cutters’ territory. Taumata put on a show and go play with some inside decoys, creating space on the outside of his

marker. Taumata had too much pace for the opposition and scored unopposed. Murray converted and the score was Illawarra 26 – Wyong 6. The try failed to inspire the Roos’ defence and Vaivai again scored when he speared through the Roos’ outside backs close to the line. The Roos’ defence was not challenging their opposition. Vaivai could not convert and the score was Cutters 30 – 6. Taumata scored his second against the run of play, beating several Illawarra defenders to the line in a display of strength and speed. Murray’s conversion was successful and saw the score jump to Cutters 30 – Roos 12. Illawarra ﬁve eighth Todd Ryan scored next when Grant Nelson could not ﬁeld a late tackle grubber. Vaivai converted and it was Cutters 36 – Roos 12.

The Roos chanced their arm late into the second half, but did not add to their tally. Cutters’ centre Nathan Green ﬁnished a move wide out to complete the scoring and it was Cutters 40 – Roos 12. Prop Magnus ‘Maggie’ Stromquist was strong for the Roos, carting the ball forward with little support. Mitch Williams was everywhere both sides of the ball, time and again making repeat efforts in defence. Taumata showed how dangerous he can be with the ball against an uncertain or uncommitted defence. But generally the Roos were poor in all aspects of the game, completing only 50% of their sets and missing 50 tackles. The Roos were well short of where they need to be for this standard of football.

Union

P9 - GRANDSTAND - May 2, 2013

Round five Rugby Union preview

Larry Thomson, Central Coast Rugby Union

ound five of the Central Coast Rugby Union competition will be held on Saturday, May 4, and the match of the day will see Terrigal at home to Kariong at The Haven Oval.

This is a crucial game for both teams as a win keeps them in touch with the competition lead. Both teams are in the bottom half of the competition at present but this is mainly due to washouts and byes. Terrigal had the bye in round four so should be freshened up after the weeksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; break.

They are yet to win a game this year but have been right in the mixture for all of their fixtures but just have not been able to get that win. They have had several significant injuries which have not helped them but they have good club depth and should be able to overcome these problems. Terrigal are at home, however they meet a Kariong side who are coming off a satisfactory win the week before. Kariong will be much better for the run because it was their first for the season. Terrigal have a good all round team. They have a forward

pack that go all day and will ensure a good supply of ball to their backline. Their forwards will have to work hard because Kariong are always renowned for having a competent pack of forwards. The battle of the backlines will be interesting as both have several players who can make those vital breaks. This match should attract a big crowd on Saturday and the result will not be known until late in the match. Avoca Beach will travel to Woy Woy Oval to take on Woy Woy. Avoca are clear favourites in this match. They are yet to lose a game this season and have

not really been tested in any of their games so far. Woy Woy know they must win soon if they are going to have any chance of being Finals contenders this season. Although defeated in round four, they put in a far better effort against Kariong. Round five will see them play their first game at home this season so the players will be most keen to perform well. It will be a tough ask for them but these two teams always put in a spirited contest and Saturday should be no different. The Entrance play hosts to Warnervale at Joseph Banks Oval.

Leigh Clarke, The Entrance Rugby Club

osh Vainikolo, 17, made his first grade debut for The Entrance Rams rugby union team on Saturday, April 27, against the Avoca Sharks.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;While playing in a badly beaten side, Joshâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s undoubted footballing abilities that earned him selection in the Australian 2012 U17s Australian side were clear to see,â&#x20AC;? said Rams Rugby representative Leigh Clarke. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sporting an afro hairstyle that Tatafu Polota-Nau would be proud of, Josh stood out in more ways than one.

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Warren Butler, Warnervale Rugby Union

Rams that all players made every effort to help the club in every way they could. Some of the Coltsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; team backed up and played in second and first grades on Saturday, showing some of their team mates the true spirit of rugby of playing for your mates and your club. Josh does not turn 18 until August this year and said he was keen to make rugby his career but this year he was focused on helping the club that has supported him throughout his career to date. Earlier in the day, Josh helped his U19 side to a convincing 45â&#x20AC;&#x201C;0 win over the Avoca side.

against a team who have stamped themselves as Finals contenders this year. Gosford will travel to Slade Park to take on Northlakes in second and third grade. From 3pm on Sunday, May 5, will see the annual Central Coast Invitational side taking on the Australian Army team at The Haven Oval. This match, which has been held now for several years, has become a feature of the local rugby calendar. The local side, made up of Central Coast representative players and other invitees, will find it tough going against the strong Army team.

Warnervale punish Woy Woy

Skills shine through in losing game â&#x20AC;&#x153;In a Rams side that was missing seven or eight of the regular first grade players, Josh was prominent playing in the second row and, despite playing against the older, stronger and more experienced Shark forwards, he did not give any ground and worked hard to get his team into the game,â&#x20AC;? said Leigh. After the game, Josh said he was proud of the way the severely depleted Rams team fought all the way despite being outclassed and said he was looking forward to helping the club for the rest of the season. Josh said it was important for a small club like the

Warnervale are coming off a bye but will still be on a high after their win over Terrigal in round three. They will be most keen to keep that winning streak going. They will go into this game against The Entrance as firm favourites but will not have it all their own way. The Entrance, although soundly defeated in round four against the reigning Premiers, had several players missing and, because they are at home this week, should give a far better account of themselves. The Entrance will have to play well for the entire match if they are to record a home win â&#x20AC;&#x201C; they are up

he Warnervale Wildcats rugby union team defeated the Woy Woy Lions by 53 points to 10 at Hakone Oval on Saturday, April 13.

Woy Woy struggled under the pressure and were never in the picture as the Wildcats raced across for nine tries in what was a most dominant

effort. Warnervale took control of proceedings right from the opening whistle and gave the visiting team no chance whatsoever. Warnervale played well the previous week with a good effort against reigning Premiers Avoca, and showed improvement to their form this week.

Warnervale had several good players but the best on the day were Afele Tongia, Netane Tonga and Ketoni Toutai. The Wildcats proved they would be a real top four chance this year while the Woy Woy Lions were sent home to lick their wounds.

May 2, 2013 - GRANDSTAND - P8

Union

Gosford win round four match of the day Larry Thomson, Central Coast Rugby Union

ound four of the Central Coast Rugby Union competition was held on Saturday, April 27, with the match of the day at Gosford Showground Field between Gosford and Ourimbah.

After getting a way to a good start and maintaining their lead throughout the whole match, Gosford overcame Ourimbah by 31 points to 23. Gosford were on the attack from the opening whistle. Winger Warwick Jones made a dash down the sideline only to be brought back when he touched the sideline. It was all Gosford in the opening minutes. Within 10 minutes of the start Gosford had crossed for their first try. After some strong lead up play, five-eight Adam Carlisle was able to take several defenders over the line for a strong try. The conversion by centre Tim Hill had opened the scoring at seven points to nil. Despite Ourimbah kicking a penalty goal, it was Gosford who maintained much of the attack at this stage and were soon to cross for their second try. This try resulted from some good forward play which saw prop Steve Lauti crossing over for a try. This try was also converted to make the score at the 30th minute of the first half Gosford 14 Ourimbah three. Ourimbah then started to play some good rugby. They attacked strongly and were rewarded with a good try to forward Simon Rudd. A penalty goal to each of the teams just prior to halftime, to Gosford’s Tim Hill and Ourimbah’s five-eight Dane McNamara saw the half time score Gosford 17 Ourimbah 11. Despite Gosford’s great start the match was up for grabs at the break. Ourimbah had really come back into the match late in the first half with

some committed and structured play. The game was a physical one and both teams knowing they were in for a torrid second half. Best players for Gosford at this stage were flanker Hugo Pike, halfback Brodie Taylor, five-eight Adam Carlisle and lock Adrian Davis. Ourimbah had several good players including centre Brenton Law, back Greg Curran and forward Tyler Jones. The second half was a definite arm wrestle in the first period of this half. Both teams had their chances to post points but generally the game became an intense forward struggle with an occasional breakout from the respective backlines. It was good rugby but neither team were able to score further points until well into the second half. The deadlock was broken when Gosford winger Warwick Jones made a long break before passing inside to centre David Von Kotze who raced across field. He then linked up with flanker Hugo Pike who crossed adjacent to the posts for a spectacular try. The conversion of this try had taken Gosford to a handy 27 points to 11 lead midway through the second half. However, Ourimbah were not to relax. They played their best rugby of the match at this stage. Centre Brenton Law crossed for a good try after a strong individual run. They also had further chances to score points but failed to do so. Both teams were able to score final tries late in the match. Adam Carlisle crossed for his second try for Gosford while Ourimbah scored almost on fulltime when Greg Curran crossed for a converted try. The final score was Gosford 31, Ourimbah 23, but the match showed that

both these teams will be close to the action at Finals time later in the year. Kariong defeated Woy Woy at Kariong Oval by 29 points to 13. The win was quite comfortable for Kariong win but it was not all their way for long periods of the match. Kariong scored right on halftime to go to the break leading by 17 points to 10. Kariong crossed for three tries to Woy Woy’s one in the first half but the visitors did have their chances to improve their position. However, in the second half Kariong were able to cross for a further two tries to Woy Woy’s nil which was the difference in the win. It was a good win for Kariong in what was their first outing for the season. Best for Kariong were Sone Taito at number eight and flanker Blake Silvester. Woy Woy were best served by halfback Damon Boxsell and hooker Nick Garnett. Avoca Beach scored a convincing win over The Entrance by 77 points to nil at Heazlett Park. The home side was in control right from the start and maintained their dominance for the entire match. They were able to cross for 13 tries which showed they would be a dominant force in the competition once again this year. Best for Avoca Beach were Josh Meadham, Shaun Thompson, and centre Dave Gee, who was able to cross for four tries. The Entrance gave it their all, but no player was better than flanker Jarrod Grange who was in everything for the entire match. He was well supported by young lock Josh Vainikolo and hooker Luke Clarkston. Terrigal scored two easy wins over Northlakes in the lower grades at The Haven Oval.

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P7 - GRANDSTAND - May 2, 2013

CountryNet Football League round 3

Alistair Kennedy

ast year’s grand finalists Wyoming and Killarney District share the lead following the third round of the 2013 CountryNet Football League.

In the match on Saturday, April 28, at Wadalba Sports Complex, Kanwal and Berkeley Vale played out a thrilling 3-3 draw with all six goals scored during a frenetic 15-minute period in the second half. John Dineen-Griffin opened the scoring for Berkeley Vale in the 65th minute before Trent Lumby equalised from the penalty spot. An own goal then gave Berkeley Vale another shortlived lead with Kanwal’s Brett Adcock scoring twice to put his team in front for the first time. Brenton Olzomer then quietened the excited home crowd with the final goal in the 80th minute. Although they’re still winless after three matches, the point was an excellent result for Kanwal and their new coach Brad Porter up against one of the competition heavyweights. For the second week in a row Wyoming scored a big win with round two’s 5-1 win over Gosford City followed

by a 7-1 thumping of East Gosford at Alan Davidson Park. The new-look Wyoming team scored twice within the first 15 minutes through Marc Falzon and Joel Hedges but were held by East Gosford for the remainder of the first half. A second goal to Falzon shortly after the resumption opened the floodgates and, although East’s Glenn Watkins did pull the score back to 4-1 midway through the half, Wyoming grabbed another three goals in the final 20 minutes with Michael Payne scoring a second and Matt Mitchell getting his first goal for the club. Even goalkeeper, Ben Xerri, got on the score sheet from the penalty spot. The win was marred by the late send-off of Marc Falzon who will now miss Wyoming’s crucial match against Berkeley Vale on Sunday, May 5. Umina bounced back from their surprise loss to Avoca to easily account for newly-promoted Kincumber scoring three goals in each half on their way to a 6-1 win in their match at Frost Reserve. Last season’s Central Coast Premier League Player of the Year, Josh Schumann, led the way with a hat-trick while Matt

Goodwin bagged a double with Matt Hogan also finding the net. After playing in the CountryNet Cup final on the afternoon of Thursday, April 25, Budgewoi had to back up against a Gosford City team determined to bounce back from their big loss to Wyoming the previous weekend. Although the end result of a scoreless draw was of more satisfaction to Gosford coach Barry Cole, the single point meant that both teams have only picked up two points from a possible nine after three rounds.

Of more concern to Budgewoi is the fact that they’ve scored just one goal in 270 minutes of football, although they have only conceded one. Last season’s runnersup, Killarney District, have joined Wyoming at the top of the table with a 2-0 win over Avoca at Erina High School. The loss was Avoca’s first of the season after a draw with Wyoming in the opening round followed by an upset win over Umina. Killarney’s goals came from Jared Reed midway through the first half and Blake Silvers 10 minutes from full-time.

O’Neill congratulates Mariners

Morton makes Young Socceroos’ camp Adam Mark, Football Federation Australia

entral Coast Mariners’ player Hayden Morton was one of 24 Hyundai A League players selected to participate in a training camp held on the Central Coast from April 21 to 25.

Qantas Young Socceroos head coach Paul Okon said he used the training camp as the first part of his final selection phase for the upcoming FIFA U-20 World Cup Turkey 2013. “This was our first camp together since the AFC U19 Championships last November and our first since the draw for the World Cup was made last month,”

Budgewoi wins CountryNet Cup

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ederal Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill has congratulated the Central Coast Mariners on their win in the A-League Grand Final.

“This is a tremendous win for our boys and much deserved recognition for their hard work over many years,” Ms O’Neill said. Ms O’Neill joined more than 10,000 local fans at Allianz Stadium to see the team bring home the Championship Trophy. “All Coasties should rightly be very proud of our local team. “They showed throughout the season that they were the team to beat, and while we may not be as big as Western Sydney, we sure do match them in enthusiasm and heart.” Ms O’Neill recognised the work of the team and management since the club’s foundation. “This wasn’t our first run at the final, and it takes an incredible amount of effort to get as far as we did in 2006, 2008, and 2011. “I want to thank the team and management from those years for creating a club that we are all very proud of today. “I want to congratulate Graham Arnold for his work as head coach, and to recognise the efforts of Patrick Zwaanswijk and Daniel McBreen in tonight’s game, but also for their pivotal work throughout the

season in ensuring that we got to the Final. “We all know that a victory at the Grand Final is the result of tremendous effort from every single team member, so I applaud the entire team. “You are amazing and carried our hearts with you along the entire journey to this day. “Thank you for your many sacrifices and your generous sharing of this win with your fans from the Coast. Ms O’Neill congratulated the Western Sydney Wanderers for their work over the course of the season. “I also wish to commend the Western Sydney Wanderers. “They’ve shown themselves to be a strong team in their first year – but we’ll be fighting with a renewed zeal next year and we won’t make it easy when we defend our crown,” Ms O’Neill said.

said Okon. “There are some new faces in this squad that we will have the opportunity to experience the national team set-up for the first time as well. “The competition for places in the final World Cup squad will be high and we need the players to show themselves in these camps,” concluded Okon.

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udgewoi has taken out the 2013 CountryNet Cup, coming from a goal down to defeat The Entrance at Pluim Park on ANZAC Day.

A 30-metre strike from The Entrance player - coach Matt Page gave his team a 1-0 lead midway through the first half, one that they held until Budgewoi captain Billy Lockley equalised with 20 minutes to play. Ten minutes later, new Budgewoi signing Jack North then sealed the match for his new club. It was Budgewoi’s

eighth appearance in an Association Cup Final which was first played in 1975 and their fourth win, while it was The Entrance’s first Cup Final loss having won in each of their previous appearances. Earlier the same day, the two clubs had met in the final of the Women’s Cup with The Entrance winning 3-2 in a fluctuating match The two Cup Finals were originally planned to be the feature of the re-opening of Pluim Park following its $3-million upgrade, however, delays in the external roadworks due to the heavy rain forced CCF to defer the opening.

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Mariners claim A-League Championship Central Coast Mariners Media

entral Coast Mariners are the 2012 13 Hyundai A-League Champions, with Graham Arnold’s side recording a 2-0 triumph over Western Sydney Wanderers at a boisterous Allianz Stadium on Sunday, April 21.

Defender Patrick Zwaanswijk’s 44th minute goal combined with Daniel McBreen’s second half penalty ensured the Mariners claimed their first Hyundai A-League Championship, and guaranteed they carved their name in Club and Australian football folklore. Dutchman Zwaanswijk connected purposefully with an inviting Michael McGlinchey corner just a couple of minutes before half time. His headed effort in front of the yellow and navy clad end of Central Coast Mariners aficionados at Allianz Stadium put the Mariners one up before the interval. Midway through the second stanza, the hardworking McBreen’s toil in the box was rewarded when referee Peter Green spotted a handball by Wanderers’ German right back Jerome Polenz. Green awarded a penalty, with McBreen himself stepping up to send Ante Covic the wrong way to extend the Coast’s advantage. Arnold’s team dominated the first 45 and perhaps could have been up by more than one goal at the break. However a well-structured second half performance combined with McBreen’s 19th goal of an unforgettable campaign ensured the finest day in Club history. Central Coast Mariners’ structured, yet fluid possession-based game helped the yellow and navy create the better of the opportunities in an action packed first 45. It took Arnold’s men five minutes to craft their first chance of the contest with Bernie Ibini sending a shot over the crossbar following a smart cutback by right

defender Pedj Bojic. Four minutes later the Mariners nearly took the lead. Cruising in on goal following an incisive pass from defence by Trent Sainsbury, Mile Sterjovski attempted to lob Covic from just inside the box. While Sterjovski’s shot flew beyond his former Qantas Socceroos team mate, it also struck the upper side of the crossbar resulting in a Wanderers goal kick. Just before the 20 minute mark the Mariners were reminded of just how dangerous Western Sydney can be in transition. Following a Central Coast corner, Wanderers broke swiftly with Mark Bridge afforded too much time to attack down the left. Bridge’s cross into the box went within a whisker of a storming Dino Kresinger. Ten minutes later Central Coast nearly netted the opening goal of the contest. McBreen sent Rockhampton-born flyer Joshua Rose into space down the left, before the 2010 - 11 Mariners’ Medal winner fired a great cross into the six-yard box. A sliding Ibini just failed to connect with Rose’s inviting centre. The Mariners’ first half dominance finally paid dividends shortly before half time. Central Coast’s set pieces had looked dangerous throughout the first 45 and McGlinchey’s in-swinging corner was met strongly by Zwaanswijk who made no mistake in guiding the ball beyond Covic. Wanderers began the second half brightly perhaps inspired by the words of Tony Popovic in the sheds. However, the Mariners

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defence was proving to be stiff to break down on the day, with Sainsbury, Zwaanswijk, Rose and Bojic marshalling the threats of Wanderers’ attackers well. While Sterjovski nearly scored a second for Central Coast in the 63rd minute when he rifled a right foot shot just over the bar, McBreen doubled his team’s advantage with 22 minutes remaining. After some persistent work in the box, the ball struck the arm of Polenz with Green pointing to the spot. Stepping up to take the penalty he had helped win, McBreen fired a confident spot-kick into the back of the net in front of the Red and Black Bloc. McBreen honoured the Club he played for as a junior, the Toronto Stags in Newcastle, with a post goal celebration by putting his

hands to his forehead and using his fingers as antlers. From there on in Arnold’s outfit knew they need only remain composed and structured to claim their maiden Hyundai A-League Championship. While Japanese great Shinji Ono had a chance from a set-piece, the Premiership winners rarely threatened Mathew Ryan’s goal. At the end of three minutes of additional time, referee Green’s final whistle was met by wild celebrations by the Mariners’ players, staff, and fans. The title the Central Coast people had long craved had been won by a group of men whose mateship and camaraderie knows no bounds. The Joe Marston Medal for player of the match was won Daniel McBreen. The team’s post match

celebrations were cut short as they needed to depart from Australia the following morning bound for the Korea Republic where they played their fifth game of the AFC Champions League away to Suwon Bluewings on the evening of Tuesday, April 23. Central Coast Mariners 2 (Zwaanswijk 44’, McBreen 68’)

Western Sydney Wanderers 0 Allianz Stadium, Sydney 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, 11. Oliver Bozanic, 14. Michael McGlinchey (29. Nick Fitzgerald 88’), 16. Trent Sainsbury, 21. Mile Sterjovski (19. Mitchell Duke 73’) Substitutes not used: 20. Justin Pasfield (Gk), 5. Zachary Anderson, 17. Anthony Caceres Yellow cards: McGlinchey, McBreen Red cards: Nil Western Sydney Wanderers: 1. Ante Covic (Gk), 2. Shannon Cole, 4. Nikolai Topor-Stanley 5. Michael Beauchamp (c), 6. Jerome Polenz (16. Rocco Visconte 77’), 8. Mateo Poljak, 9. Dino Kresinger (7. Labinot Haliti 67’), 10. Aaron Mooy, 14. Kwabena AppiahKubi (11. Tarek Elrich 71’), 19. Mark Bridge, 21. Shinji Ono Substitutes not used: 23. Jason Trifiro, 30. Carlos Saliadarre (Gk) Yellow cards: Nil Red cards Nil Referee: Peter Green Attendance: 42,102

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Coast cricketers to take on England

International women’s team at Central Coast Sevens

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he Mamas Rugby team, an international rugby side consisting of mothers who are active rugby players, is set to contest the Fitness First Central Coast Sevens International Rugby Festival in October.

entral Coast c r i cke t e r s Gordon Ives and John Fogarty will travel to England in August as part of the Australian Over 70s side.

The two men had previously featured in the Central Coast Over 60s cricket side’s eight wicket

win over the Southern Highlands. Gordon, 70, and John, 71, said they loved their cricket and, while both Sydney born, have played and lived on the Central Coast since 1972. Gordon played with Umina Cricket Club and John with Woy Woy Cricket Club.

They have both been involved with over 60s cricket since it started up in 2005 and said they would be proud to represent the area and the country, especially as this was something of a historic encounter. It is the first ever Over 70s Test Series between England and Australia.

Dolphins Touch celebrates 30 years Paul Farah, Central Coast Dolphins Touch Club

he Central Coast Dolphins Touch Club has had a busy six months, both on and off the field.

The Dolphins recently celebrated 30 years on the Coast by holding a reunion at Erina Leagues Club in April. Club president Mr John Dalton said he was extremely pleased to see the majority of the club’s life members at the event with some even travelling from interstate to attend. Former representative player and current junior committee member Mark Renshaw said he was pleased to see so many old players at the reunion, some who he had not seen in over 15 years. He also said he enjoyed reliving some stories from his time touring around Australia playing touch for the Dolphins. The Club also recently

inducted three new life members, Fran Wallis, Mim Knight and John Turnbull. Fran and Mim have been involved at the Dolphins as representative players and administrators for over 10 years. Both are still playing in the Dolphins’ women’s 40s team. John Turnbull has also been involved with the club for over 10 years as a representative referee and is the current referees’ director. John has attended national titles and was selected to referee at the last Touch World Cup which was held in Scotland. While the club has been recently celebrating its past it has been going from strength to strength with its current local competitions. The 2012-13 summer season had over 80 teams participating in its junior and senior competitions.

The new 2013 winter season kicks off on May 6 and interest has been high with Mr Dalton expecting well over 35 teams. Registrations for teams and individuals are currently open.

Made up of provincial and international players from Germany, Norway, Sweden, Uganda, Canada, USA, England and Australia, the team is a driving force and a reflection of the rise of women’s rugby, one of the fastest growing team sports in the world and the newest Olympic Sport set to feature in the Rio Games in 2016. The Mamas’ Moa Wejle said the combination of being a mother and active rugby player was unfortunately an uncommon combination. “Women, for various reasons, tend to stop with their sport when they settle down with a family. ‘Men, on the counterpart, continue. “As you may understand,

this is deeply rooted in our society and culture and the psychology behind it is hard to understand and change. “However, we want to change this. “We want to show the world men and women, mothers or not, despite cultural background, that one can juggle both, family and being good athletes,” she said. Tournament director Craig Morgan said, “we are excited to welcome the Mama’s to the tournament, our women’s division is one of the premier women’s tournaments in the Southern Hemisphere and we are delighted the Mama’s will be joining us, they are a great example and wonderful ambassadors for mums and women, leading the way with balancing motherhood, career and sporting achievement”. “We hope the Mamas can continue to inspire mums around the world to continue with or return to their chosen sport and find the balance between family, career and a healthy lifestyle through participation in sport. “There are magnificent opportunities in rugby for

Canton Beach has new umpire

Bob Bourke, Bowls Central Coast

anton Beach Women’s Bowling Club member Christine Gooch has passed her Umpire’s accreditation following on from husband David.

Since emigrating to Australia, after David retired from British Telecom two and a half years ago, the couple from Portsmouth - Brighton on the English south coast

first settled in Maroochydore in Queensland and, keen to meet new friends, they took up bowls at a local bowling club. After a year and feeling a need to be closer to relatives in Sydney, but not wanting to live in a city, they purchased a home in the Toukley area and transferred to Toukley District Men’s Bowling Club and Canton Beach Women’s Bowing Club where they both quickly became active

Central Coast Sports History Central Coast Grandstand will include articles on the history of various sports on the Coast, with photographs where possible, subject to space available in each edition. Many of our readers have shown a great deal of interest in having historical information included in our papers and while sport is usually about here and now, we should not forget

women and we hope the Mama’s and all the teams at the CC7s inspire more women to give the game a try,” said Mr Morgan. The games inclusion in the Olympics has seen a rise in the number of women taking up the sport and has increased the number of international teams seeking to participate in the Central Coast tournament regarded as the strongest women’s tournament in Australia. “Our women’s tournament runs alongside our men’s event and features the strongest line up in Australia, it’s a very strong competition, the international teams are looking to compete at the level the tournament offers and we are pleased to be able to offer domestic and international based sides a quality competition,” said Morgan. The Fitness First Central Coast Sevens will kick off on Friday, October 25, with a 12 team NSW regional schoolboys event followed by the prestigious 16 team men’s and 16 team women’s tournaments held over October 26 and 27.

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members involved in helping out with club duties and activities. David said he lost two friends who had retired from the workforce and became inactive. Both died within three years and he decided that he and Chris were not going to vegetate in retirement but to stay active and bowls was part of that plan, with the added advantage of meeting new friends at their chosen bowling club. Photo: Michael Amendolia

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Wright, Storm and Hobson win at Uminafied

Haley Burgess, Gosford Council

minafied, a skate, scoot and BMX competition, was held on Saturday, April 6, at Umina Skate Park.

Gosford Council youth development worker Ms Haley Burgess said the event, which is in its 10th year, saw plenty of participants, spectators, barbecue and live performances from Local Hip Hop Artist Savilian. “The comp saw some

new competitors put on a great show, as well as some favourites, sponsored riders, and young people competing to keep their title,” said Ms Burgess. Jake Wright, a young BMX rider from the Umina Area, took out first place in the BMX division for the sixth year running. U16s Scoot saw sponsored rider Tirawa Storm take out the title of first place while local rider Tyson Jacobs took out the open scoot first place.

The open skate division was won by Isaac Hobson, a Central Coast resident, who also took out second place at Kariong Sessions skate competition the following week. “The event is growing and continues to get bigger every year,” said Ms Burgess. “Keep an eye out for next year’s event to be held on the second Saturday of National Youth Week 2014.”

Riders win ribbons at State championships Simon Wood, Zone 24

A competitor at the Uminafied competiion

Adam Petherbridge (right) and Sophey Newley (left) lead the Zone 24 team in.

wenty-six horse riders from eight Central Coast pony clubs competed in the 2013 Pony Club Association NSW State Sporting and Camp Drafting Championships held at Gloucester S h o w g r o u n d recently.

The event, hosted by Zone 25, commenced on Friday, April 12, with a vet check of horses, gear check of riders’ helmets and tack and a formal ride past of each represented zone. The Zone 24 team was led in by Adam Petherbridge and

Sophie Newley. Adam, from Toronto Pony Club, was competing in his 11th State Sporting Championship. The majority of the team were competing in their first or second state sporting event and over the weekend all performed well. Competition started early on Saturday with the riders competing in seven sporting events including barrels, bending, bonfield bounce, diamond flag race, three mug race, running tee and the flag race. “Competition was extremely close across all age groups with first to 20th decided by seconds

in most events,” said Zone 24 representative Mr Simon Wood. “With ribbons awarded to 10th place the Central Coast riders faired very well. “The standout rider for Zone 24 was Darcy Herrernan who picked up firsts in bonfield bounce and running tee and a second in the bending final. “Other strong performances were put in by Adam Petherbridge, Amelia Tutt-Branco, Amanda Williams and Hollie McIntyre, all of who won ribbons in two or more events,” said Mr Wood.

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Wildcats crush Warriors in Sydney AFL

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nine goal second quarter paved the way for a rousing Gosford Wildcats victory over Macquarie University during round four of the Sydney AFL competition.

Garry Burkinshaw, Black Diamond AFL

The 25-15-165 to 7-648 win over the previously unbeaten Warriors at Adcock Park pushed the Wildcats up into third spot on the third division ladder. Having kicked six goals and three behinds before the students had even troubled the scorers, Gosford ran riot during the second term to lead 96-26 at the game’s mid-point. Scott Manuelle ended the day as the game’s leading sharpshooter, thumping through eight goals while full forward Tim Eather kicked six and skipper Brad Deitz chimed in with three. Next weekend, May 4 and 5, will see the inform Wildcats head south to tackle the competition leaders, Sydney University.

oth Central Coast Premier Division sides remained unbeaten after recording convincing wins on Saturday, April 27, in round four of the Black Diamond AFL competition.

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Sporting success at Gorokan High Sam Ricketts, Gorokan High School

number of Gorokan High School students have experienced a significant amount of success at their specific sports and will hopefully go onto represent themselves, their

Coast teams on top in Black Diamond AFL

families and the school at higher levels. Madeliene Dashwood of Year 9 was selected in the National U15s Indigenous Netball Side and played in Queensland during the Christmas Holidays anc Kanesha Murray was again successful

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Killarney Vale Bombers were too strong for Singleton and won 30.18.198 to 5.5.35 at Adelaide St Oval. The Bombers hit the ground running and kicked seven opening quarter goals and dominated the game from this point on. Singleton had no answers to Killarney Vale’s run through the midfield which in turn left their defenders with no chance. Veteran Dane Amidy was the best for the Bombers finishing with nine goals while Shaun Sinclair, Ryan Coughlan and Daniel Lloyd (five goals) were also in the best. At Hylton Moore Oval, Terrigal Avoca Panthers maintained top spot on the ladder with an emphatic 162 point win over bottom placed Lake Macquarie Dockers.

The final score was 24.20.164 to 0.2.2. The match started in an even fashion, however, the Panthers were still able to lead by 33 points at the first change. This provided the impetus for the Panthers to step up a gear in the second quarter and they completely dominated the quarter with 17 shots on goals and, at half time, they led by 90 points. The interest in the second half was whether or not the Dockers could kick a goal, however, with the Panthers defence being one of their strengths this was not possible. Last year’s leading goal kicker Pete Van Dam returned to form with eight majors while James Webster, Kurt Flemming and Jay Lewis also played well. In the final game, Warners Bay proved too strong for Cardiff winning 17.13.115 to 10.10.70. Newcastle City had the bye. Wyong Lakes also enjoyed the bye in First Division on Saturday.

May 2, 2013 - GRANDSTAND - P2

Athletes to take part in Asia Pacific Games Jenni Chapman, Special Olympics Central Coast

ourteen Special Olympics Central Coast athletes have been selected to represent Australia in the inaugural Asia Pacific Games.

From December 1 to 7 this year, more than 1,700 Special Olympic athletes from over 30 different countries in the Asia Pacific Region, will converge in Newcastle to compete in the Games. These athletes, all of whom have an intellectual disability, will be accompanied by 600 coaches and officials, assisted by over 4,000 volunteers and be cheered on by over 200,000 spectators. The athletes will be competing in athletics, aquatics, basketball, bocce, badminton, cricket, football, table tennis, and tenpin bowling. Team Australia, along with the other Asia Pacific countries, will march into

the Opening Ceremony on December 1 for the start of this celebration of international competition, showing their talents, ability and sportsmanship, renewing acquaintances and making new friends from different countries. To date, there have been 14 athletes chosen from the Central Coast area, who will join Team Australia. Brad Perrin, Matt Schofield, Michael Bird and Jordan Cabrita will compete in football, Alexander Shepherd and Carley Chapman will compete in athletics - track and field, Mitchell Carlin and Ashley

Emerson will compete in swimming, Sandy Caruana will compete in bocce, Robert Stott and Peter Secomb will compete in cricket and Vicki Bailey, Tamara Chapple and Martin Reidy will compete in tenpin bowling. Athletes also need to raise $2,990 to compete in the games and are seeking donations, Special Olympics is a charitable not-for-profit organisation so a tax deductible donation of $2 or more can be sent to: Special Olympics Central Coast PO Box 9489 Wyoming NSW 2250.

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Sherriff crowned International Bowler of the Year

Andrew Holmes, Bowls Australia

ttalong Memorial Bowling Club’s Aron Sherriff was named International Bowler of the Year in front of a capacity crowd at the Bendigo Town Hall during the 2013 Sandhurst Trustees Hall of Fame and Awards Night on Saturday, April 27.

Sherriff’s award followed a busy 12 months that included guiding the men’s fours to a gold medal at the 27-nation World Championships last December. Sherriff, 27, also played an instrumental role in Australia’s success on the world stage at the six-nation SA International Series in May, where he clinched a silver medal in the pairs, and the green and gold’s dominance over traditional rival New Zealand at the Trans Tasman test series in September.

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