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Liberals would re-open rehab unit Liberal candidate for Robertson Mr Darren Jameson has made a $2.7 million commitment to re-open the Woy Woy Rehabilitation Centre if elected on August 21. The project would see the facility expanded to 30 beds. “This decision will secure the hospital’s future as a publiclyowned facility with an expanded rehabilitation centre,” Mr Jameson said. “This purpose-built rehabilitation unit attached to Woy Woy Hospital has served the community well for more than 39 years until it was closed despite being in an area whose population is rapidly ageing. “These beds were transferred not to Gosford Hospital but to Wyong Hospital, more than 48 kilometres away, meaning that patients are having to recover further away from their homes and without the emotional support of their families and their friends.” He said that former State Labor Health Minister, John Della Bosca, had closed the unit in December 2008, “in true Labor style without any community consultation”. The 15 beds were relocated to Wyong, despite an internal report recommending that bed numbers be increased, he said. “This Labor Government is fond of talking about patients taking up hospital beds while waiting on a bed in a rehabilitation unit, but they

Gosford Council workers will soon start work on restoration of the Pearl Beach Rock Pool this month.

Members of the Woy Woy Public Hospital Alliance meet with Liberal candidate for Robertson Mr Darren Jameson outside Woy Woy Hospital on July 29 (photo: Edward James)

close down this special purpose unit. Mr Jameson and Shadow Minister for Health and Ageing Mr Peter Dutton met with members of the Woy Woy Public Hospital Alliance to make the announcement outside Woy Woy Hospital. Mr Dutton said that as the Minister for Health and Ageing he would hold discussions with the State Government regarding the timetable to re-open the facility while ensuring that the renovations and maintenance work would

commence as soon as possible. “This will be accompanied by the recruitment of new staff such as nurses and physiotherapists and it will be re-equipped with new beds, rehabilitation equipment, computers and a new telephone system,” Mr Jameson said. “I am proud to say that an elected Coalition government will provide the funding that will ensure that this facility reopens as soon as the repairs, renovations and maintenance is completed.” Mr Jameson congratulated the

Freeway plan would clog our roads, says Freewater Liberal Party plans for a freeway link from Mt White would turn the Peninsula into a major trafﬁc bypass, destroying the peacefulness of the area, according to Greens candidate for Robertson Cr Peter Freewater. “The Liberal Party’s plan is to build an off-ramp at Mt White and construct a highway through the national park to the back of Woy Woy which will provide an easy access for commuters to Empire Bay, Kincumber, Avoca and Terrigal straight through our Peninsula suburbs,” he said.

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“This has the potential to turn the beautiful and peaceful Woy Woy Peninsula into a major trafﬁc bypass for the northern coastline of Gosford and add further pressure to local roads that are already struggling to cope,” Cr Freewater said. He said it was “inconceivable” to carve up the Brisbane Water National Park for “a pie-in-the-sky freeway extension”. “We should be investigating better solutions to our peak hour congested roads by providing improved Federal funding for the main northern rail line and investing in local industry that will provide jobs on the Central Coast.

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“Surely it is better to promote job growth right here in Gosford rather than forcing more trafﬁc onto the Woy Woy Peninsula. “This proposal will cost up to a billion dollars which would be better spent on improving our existing road infrastructure including the on and off ramps onto the F3 Freeway at Kariong. “The Brisbane Water National Park is a unique asset that I will not compromise for some spurious freeway link that will simply clog our local roads.” Press release, 30 Jul 2010 Peter Freewater, The Greens

Woy Woy Public Hospital Alliance for all its hard work in keeping the issue prominent in the community over the past two years. “The Alliance has not given up and this is just another indication of what can be achieved with local residents ﬁghting together for their community,” Mr Jameson said. “It’s a pleasure to bring about direct action for Peninsula residents.” Press release, 29 Jul 2010 Darren Jameson, Liberal Party

Council’s coordinator of parks, playgrounds and foreshores Ms Kim Radford said the rock pool would initially be drained and cleaned on August 3. Site fencing will be installed and the pool will be closed from August 14, for a period of at least eight weeks. “Works will stop and start from August 14, as they are subject to the tides,” Ms Radford said. “There is an estimated eight weeks of physical work in total, however this is without the issue of having work hours impacted by the tides. “There are some good and bad tides expected over the coming weeks that will impact on works. “The rock pool will be accessed via Gem Rd with access matting put in place for vehicle access across the beach.” Ms Radford said the pool would be completely closed until works had been completed. Media statement, 30 Jul 2010 Kim Radford, Gosford Council

Alison is journalist of the year Former Peninsula News journalist Ms Alison Branley has been named Journalist of the Year at the 43rd Northern NSW Journalism Awards on July 24. Currently with the Newcastle Herald, Ms Branley took out the top award of the night as well as the Best Print Journalist Award and Specialty Journalism Award. “Her entire portfolio showcased the value of a dedicated round,” regional media awards events coordinator for the Walkley Foundation Ms Anna Magnus said. “Through her extensive contacts, she broke a wide range of important stories from cuts to TAFE places, the experiences of foreign students, to poor Hunter

Valley school retention rates and located excellent local examples of schools concerned by government ineptitude in the stimulus package. “She found the issues, and developed the stories through good research and contacts. “The awards, known as the PRODIs, recognise excellence in regional media journalism across print, photography, television, radio and online media within the Northern NSW region.” Winners were announced at a special presentation dinner in Newcastle on July 24. Ms Branley worked with Peninsula News from 2002 to 2004 Press release, 24 Jul 2010 Anna Magnus, The Walkley Foundation

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July ﬁnished with below average monthly rainfall despite falls of 34.7mm in the last third of the month. Falls totalling 61.2mm were recorded by Mr Jim Morrison of Woy Woy by July 30, including 19.4mm on July 27, compared to the monthly average of 97.3mm. The ﬁgures did not include a reading for July 31, but it is understood that rain recorded on that day was about 10mm and did not make up the 36.1mm shortfall. Meanwhile, temperatures recorded by www. peninsulaweather.info remained low for the second half of the month. A maximum temperature of 13 degrees on July 22 was the lowest daily maximum for at least two years. A top of 22.8 on July 30 was the hottest in six weeks, with the previous hottest day being 22.9 on June 16. Minimum overnight temperature for the month was 7.0 degrees recorded on July 17. Average minimum for the month was 10.7, while average maximum was 17.8. Atmospheric pressure ranged between 1004.0 on July 13 and 1035.0 on July 27. Highest wind gust was 24.8km/h on July 3. Spreadsheet, 30 Jul 2010 Jim Morrison, Woy Woy www.peninsulaweather.info

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Floating pontoon for Woy Woy wharf?

The oyster eating contest at the 2008 Brisbane Water Oyster Festival that contnues to attract hundreds of locals and visitors to Ettalong Beach each November

Festival funded on 4-3 vote Gosford Council has narrowly agreed to provide a $5000 sponsorship for the Brisbane Water Oyster Festival. The council resolved 4-3 at its meeting on July 27 to accept a sponsorship deal for the November event. The festival organising committee will be required in future to submit any application for sponsorship under council’s Sponsorship for Events policy. Cr Jeff Strickson, Cr Chris Holstein, Cr Chris Burke and Cr Peter Freewater supported the motion to sponsor the festival, but Cr Amy Houston, Cr Laurie Maher and Cr Craig Doyle did not. Cr Doyle argued that, while the festival was a great local event for the Peninsula and wider Central Coast that brought hundreds of visitors to the area, he believed that the event was well established and did not need council’s continued financial support to sustain it. “In its 10 years, the Brisbane Water Oyster Festival has grown dramatically and continues to bring hundreds of locals and visitors to Ettalong,” Cr Doyle said. “However, we know the event runs at a profit and receives commercial sponsorship and financial support through its success. “This issue comes up year in and year out

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“It’s about equity and organisers need to realise that council has in place a grants application process that other community organisations must go through. “Why should it be any different for this event? “Council is about helping events get off the ground and planting the seed in order for them to become self-sustaining. “It’s about time council started to provide funding to other events and community groups who are starting out and in need of real help.” However, Cr Strickson said that council should support an event that brought so much interest and tourism dollar to the Peninsula. “This event brings a great deal of good to the Peninsula community,” Cr Strickson said. “No more or less is being asked by the festival than in the previous years. “Let’s get a sponsorship policy up and running so we can deal with these kinds of matters appropriately in future.” Council’s director of community services and organisational development Mr Terry Thirwell said council’s strategy policy workshop would deal with developing such a policy at its next meeting. Cr Freewater also pointed out that council used the annual event to promote its issues on the local

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environment and other important matters through a street stall. “Why are we having this discussion when we know the festival is a worthy event that not only brings people to the area and promotes our local oyster industry but also raises money for breast cancer research?” A council staff report stated that since the festival’s start in 2000, the council had supported the event by providing in-kind and financial support. “The Brisbane Water Oyster Festival and Blessing of the Fleet was established in 2000 by the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce to showcase the Peninsula, local oyster farming and the professional Fisherman’s Association,” the report stated. “Council’s support in past years has been $5000, a one-off sponsorship of $10,000 in 2008 plus $2000 in-kind. “The festival has grown over the 10 years and now has broad community support, a strong connection to the community, attracts people to the area, is supportive of the Cancer Council of NSW and helps significantly in creating positive community spirit. “A budget of $5000 has been allocated to financially support the festival.” Clare Graham, 30 Jul 2010 Council agenda COM.17, 27 Jul 2010

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The wharf at Woy Woy will be replaced with a floating pontoon and the wharf area will be redesigned if Gosford Council proceeds with plans that will prepare over the next year. Gosford Council is calling for expressions of interest to providing a design concept for the possible upgrade of the Woy Woy Town Centre Wharf area and the replacement of the existing facility with a floating pontoon system. A $20,000 grant has been allocated to council under the NSW Maritime Better Boating Program to investigate the needs of the local boating and fishing communities and provide plan for the upgrade of the existing wharf facilities in The Boulevard, adjoining the Woy Woy Town Centre. “The grant of $20,000 has been made to council under the Better Boating Program on a one to two basis where council will be required to contribute $40,000 towards the project,” council’s manager of engineering services Mr John Cragg said. “Council applied for the grant

in mid-2009, and it was offered in January 2010. “Council has 18 months from the date of offer until July 2011, to ﬁnalise the concept design. “Council is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualiﬁed consultants to investigate and prepare a concept layout plan of the wharf area and provide a report detailing the decisions made in preparing the layout. “The preparation of the plan and report would include the organisation of a public meeting to gather information and assess the needs of the boating and general community.” The meeting will look to invite all interested organisations such as NSW Maritime, DECC, DPI (NSW Fisheries), Hawkesbury River Trawler’s Association, NSW Water Police and Marine Rescue. Following public exhibition and approval by council of the concept plan, detailed plans and the respective approvals will be required for construction and are to be prepared by the consultant as part of the project cost. Media statement, 30 Jul 2010 John Cragg, Gosford Council

Council works Gosford Council will undertake a number of scheduled projects on and around the Peninsula from August 2 to 8. Council staff will renew pipework in Karu Ave, Booker Bay, and replace sewer manholes in Araluen Dr, Hardy’s Bay. Work on establishing the two new viewing platforms along Ettalong Beach foreshore will also

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Belinda Neal considers her future Member for Robertson Ms Belinda Neal is considering her future after announcing she will not run as a candidate for the seat of Robertson in the coming Federal election. In a statement made on July 29, Ms Neal said: “I have worked hard for the people of the Central Coast for the past 25 years. “I have worked as a community activist, Gosford City Councillor, Senator and for the last three years I have represented the people of Robertson in the Commonwealth House of Representatives. “My period as a Member of Parliament representing the people of Robertson is the greatest privilege of my life and I will always be grateful that the people of the Central Coast had the faith in me to select me at the 2007 election to be their voice in the Federal Parliament.

“I am very proud of my record and the many victories that I achieved working with the local community. During the past three years as the member I have delivered on all my commitments and even further has been delivered to make the central coast a better place to live. “My greatest achievement was to secure a Regional Cancer Centre at Gosford Hospital including a Radiotherapy Unit underpinned by $28.6 million dollars of Federal Funding. “I have delivered on all my commitments including $840 million for improving the freight rail between Sydney and Gosford which will also improve the reliability of our passenger line-relieving some pressure on our commuters, over $700,000 for CCTV connected back to Woy Woy police station to make our Peninsula communities safer, $4.5 million for improved

the quality drinking water on the Peninsula, $84 million for improving the educational facilities of every one of our schools and almost $6 million for improving community and sporting infrastructure through our local council. “The Central Coast is now in a better position than I found it when I was elected in 2007.” Ms Neal said many people had urged her to continue to represent the community as a local member and contest the seat of Robertson in the coming election. “As to my longer term future I intend to take some time to consider and discuss this with my family and friends,” Ms Neal said. “My commitment to working to improve the quality of life on the Coast continues and I will do this in whatever role I ﬁnd myself.” Media statement, 29 Jul 2010 Belinda Neal, Member for Robertson

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Gosford Council will accept late submissions on the Gosford City Draft Local Environment Plan 2009 until this Wednesday, August 4. Deborah O’Neill is ﬁghting for a GP Super Clinic in our area.

Following an initial extension, the ofﬁcial date for the closure of the public exhibition and submission period was in early May. “However, due to the high volume of submissions received, council has continued to receive and consider submissions after that date,” said the council’s general manager Mr Peter Wilson. “In order to meet deadlines set by the NSW Department of Planning, council must now cease accepting any submissions.” Council’s extended threemonth public exhibition and consultation process included 12 community information sessions, three permanent display booths at council’s customer service centres, information ﬂyers mailed to every landowner in the Gosford LGA, staff consultations and a dedicated webpage featuring the ability to lodge submissions and enquiries via email. Press release, 30 Jul 2010 Media unit, Gosford Council

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Off-leash areas proposed in report A consultant’s report has proposed that a reserve off Long Arm Pde, St Hubert’s Island, and the Sorrento Rd reserve in Empire Bay could be used as dog off-leash exercise areas. Gosford Council’s environmental assessment of dog off-leash exercise areas within the local government area will be on public exhibition until August 9. At a council meeting last October an urgency motion was presented to council to consider the potential impact of council’s dog exercise areas and off leash areas to the bush stone-curlew, a threatened species under the Threatened Species Conservation Act, 1995. Council resolved to immediately suspend the designated dog exercise areas and off-leash areas in Saratoga, Davistown, Kincumber, St Hubert’s Island and Empire Bay until a review could be undertaken to assess the possible impact on the habitat of the bush stone-curlew and any other environmental impacts. The St Hubert’s Island review found that the southern foreshore reserve off Long Arm Pde “could be used” for dog off-leash activities while the Beachfront Pde foreshore area was deemed inappropriate by assessors. “By virtue of the presence of native vegetation in high condition (and the likely importance of that vegetation to the survival of the bush stone-curlew), the

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Review of Environmental Factors has concluded that a signiﬁcant effect would be incurred were the proposed activity of dog off-leash exercise to be approved in the Northern Foreshore Reserve,” the report stated. “On that basis, and on an assumption that not all dogs or dog owners would behave appropriately, the review concludes that use of the subject site (ie that part of the Reserve previously use for dog off-leash activities) in the Northern Foreshore Reserve, for that purpose, is not appropriate. “However, given the nature and condition of the subject site within

the Southern Foreshore Reserve, and the lack of significance of this area for threatened biota in general (and for the bush stonecurlew in particular), the review has concluded that no significant effect would be imposed upon threatened biota and/or migratory species from use of that part of the reserve as a dog off-leash exercise area. “In particular, no significant adverse impact upon the bush stone-curlew would be anticipated.” The Sorrento Rd Reserve in Empire Bay was also considered of low conservation value and could

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be used as either an on-leash or off-leash dog exercising area. “The Sorrento Road Reserve is generally in relative poor condition from an ecological perspective, having been substantially cleared, extensively maintained and used over a considerable period for both active and passive recreational purposes by local residents and visitors,” the report stated. “The reserve consists substantially of mown and maintained grassland with scattered trees and shrubs, and is bordered by existing residential development. “In addition, the reserve is

narrow and linear, and does not provide resources of particular value for any threatened biota or migratory species. “Notwithstanding the single record of a bush stone-curlew on the Sorrento Rd Reserve, the subject land is not regarded as an area of any particular habitat value or signiﬁcance for either threatened species or even more common native fauna and ﬂora. Both reviews recommended appropriate environmental measures should be in place including the provision of signage to remind dog owners of their responsibilities, the provision of appropriate dog waste disposal containers, regular monitoring by council rangers and to temporary close the area if bush stone-curlew breeding is detected in the area. Each review also suggested council implement a Plan of Management for the bush stonecurlew. The environmental assessments will be available for public comment and submissions must be received by council before Monday, August 23, at 5pm. Submissions can be sent to the general manager, Gosford City Council, PO Box 21, Gosford NSW 2250. Website, 30 Jul 2010 Gosford Council Report, 6 Apr 2010 Whelans Insites, Empire Bay REF Report, 4 Jun 2010 Whelans Insites, St Huberts Island REF

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Luke joins five-day poverty campaign Umina resident Luke Godley will spend just $2 a day on food for a week as part of the Live Below the Line poverty campaign.

Proposed layout of the Empire Bay electricity substation at Poole Cl, Empire Bay

Power company defends substation plans Energy Australia has defended its plans to build a substation at Empire Bay substation in a newsletter distributed in the area. In its newsletter, the company has stated that the substation could not be located at the Kincumber treatment works and that major changes cannot be made to the building design. “The sewer treatment works site in Kincumber is too far from the load area to meet the needs of the electrical supply network,” the newsletter stated. “If this site were used, there would still be a need for long 11,000 Volt power lines to reach suburbs which require electricity supply. “This solution would not costeffectively deliver the improvement in quality and reliability of supply that will be possible from the Empire Bay site.” The newsletter stated that while a group of “community

representatives has been working with our architects to refine the building’s exernal design … because of the many technical standards that Energy Australia is required to comply with, the design team is not able to make major changes to the built form of the building.” The newsletter also responded to concerns over the impact of the development on flora and fauna in the area stating that a Review of Environmental Factors would be carried out as part of the assessment and approval process. “The Review of Environmental Factors will contain an independent assessment of the current status of fauna and flora on the site, the potential impact of the development and any design or construction measures to minimise impacts,” the newsletter stated. “Energy Australia recognises the desire of the local community

to conserve the vegetation on our site. “We propose to retain all of the existing bushland in the protected zones of the property and plant additional trees in accordance with the provisions of the positive covenant applying to sections of the site. “The retention of the bushland zones will create a green buffer on three sides of the substation buildings.” The newsletter stated that there would be no risk due to the fact the building was a modern design that housed all electrical equipment and was purpose-built to withstand potential ﬁre hazards. The newsletter thanked community members for their feedback on the proposal and for attending information displays held back in March. “We have considered all of the comments received and where feasible, incorporated suggestions

into planning for this proposed development,” the document stated. “It is unlikely that any new infrastructure development such as a substation or power line would be unanimously supported by every individual in the community,” the newsletter concluded. “Hence Energy Australia’s focus on developing well designed facilities that are safe for the community and our staff and wherever possible take into account community feedback to enhance the design and to help integrate with the local area. “While we work to consider feedback from the immediate community where new infrastructure is located, Energy Australia needs to balance that against the wider community’s desire for a safe and reliable power supply at a reasonable price.” Newsletter, 30 June 2010 Energy Australia

Mr Godley said he was not content with simply signing a petition or wearing an armband when it came to global poverty. The former Brisbane Water Secondary College student will be joined by hundreds of other Australians who are taking the challenge in the first week of August. As a part of the campaign, Mr Godley will spend just $2 each day on food - the Australian equivalent of the international extreme poverty line. “The scary thing for me was when I found out that living in extreme poverty meant having less than $2 to spend in Australia,” Mr Godley said. “Sometimes we think to ourselves ‘but $2 would go so much further overseas’ - but that’s not the case. “I couldn’t even imagine having to cover all my food, accommodation, health and education for $2 or less.” Mr Godley will Live Below the Line for five days to raise money for life-changing education programs to combat global poverty. He believes education is the most important thing people can do to end extreme poverty, and is looking forward to the challenge of feeding himself with only $2 a day. “It’s less than I normally spend on a bus ticket, so it’s going to be hard,” Mr Godley said. “But 1.4 billion people do this everyday, and have to pay for much more than just food – so I’m sure I’ll find a way.” For more information, visit www. livebelowtheline.com or to sponsor Mr Godley visit www.everydayhero. com.au/godles Email, 30 Jul 2010 Luke Godley, Umina

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No stopping in Nowack Ave A 20 metres “No Stopping” restriction will be provided on the southern side of Nowack Ave, Umina, at the Ocean Beach Rd end. A resident of a property located near the intersection reported to council that he had obstructed vision while exiting his driveway due to cars parking between his driveway and Ocean Beach Rd. The resident requested a No Parking Sign be installed outside his property to remove the parking so the visibility could be improved. The resident also requested to make the intersection with trafﬁc

left in and left out only, to reduce the excessive volume of through traffic, according to a council staff report. “The Ocean Beach Rd Traffic Management Study, adopted by council, recommended that the intersection of Nowack Ave and Ocean Beach Rd be left-in leftout, however implementation has not been funded at this stage,” the report stated. “An inspection has confirmed that the resident’s driveway in Nowack Ave is located 20 metres west of Ocean Beach Rd. “The Nowack Ave carriageway is five-and-a-half metres wide in

this section with two-way trafﬁc and on-street parking appears to utilised by customers and staff from nearby businesses. “The sight distance from the driveway for vehicles entering Nowack Ave from Ocean Beach Rd is affected by vehicles parked in Nowack Ave, east of the driveway. “Sight distance can be improved by restricting between the driveway and Ocean Beach Rd.” The cost for the installation of required signage and line marking will be accommodated in council’s existing recurrent budgets, according to the report. Council agenda TR.10.50, 6 Jul 2010

Modelling contest comes to Woy Woy The Miss Country Girl Australia contest is coming to the Peninsula this month. Deepwater Plaza in Woy Woy will host the preliminary ﬁnal and a fashion parade on August 7 and 14. “Miss Country Girl Australia provides young women an opportunity to establish a professional and exciting modelling career,” national director Ms Katie Jones said.

“Contestants are given the opportunity to participate in a modelling workshop hosted by an industry recognised choreographer who currently is a Miss Universe Australia choreographer. “Here they learn all the skills required to transform themselves into a supermodel; such as deportment, etiquette, walking and talking skills as well as industry tips and tricks. “No experience is required as Miss Country Girl Australia acts as

Crossing in Bullion St Gosford Council will install line markings and trafﬁc control signage at a new pedestrian crossing in Bullion St, Umina, near Woolworths supermarket. The construction of the new supermarket included a pedestrian crossing in Bullion St which required local trafﬁc committee and

council approval for sign and line markings, according to a council staff report. “The pedestrian crossing has now been installed, together with the associated line marking and signposting. “It is recommended the line markings and trafﬁc control signage plan be ratiﬁed,” the report stated.” Council agenda TR.10.51, 6 Jul 2010

a platform for local girls to enter the modelling arena. “It can also act as a catalyst for young girls to increase their conﬁdence and experience on the catwalk. “One winner will then be invited to compete at the national ﬁnal in Sydney for the title of Miss Country Girl Australia 2010 this November in front of an industry and celebritystudded crowd.” Press release, 7 Jul 2010 Sue Fowler, Deepwater Plaza

Entrant starts raising funds Brisbane Water Queen of the Oyster Festival entrant Ms Nikki Sneade will kick off her fundraising campaign with a Pink Prom ball at the Sporties at Woy Woy Bowling Club later this month. This year Ms Sneade will be sponsored by the local bowling club in the Club Challenge that aims to raise money for breast cancer research and awareness before the November festival at Ettalong. The Leslie St Veterinary Clinic nurse said she was looking forward to getting started in her fundraising efforts and had many fun and exciting events planned over the next three months. “I will be holding a Pink Prom ball on August 26, with all proceeds going towards breast cancer research,” Ms Sneade said. “Doors will be opening at 7pm and there will be a courtesy bus available. “There will be lucky door prizes and a prize for the lucky Prom King and Queen who will be crowned on the night. “I will also be running rafﬂes throughout the night with lots of great prizes.” Ms Sneade has also planned a trivia night and barefoot bowls day for later in the year. “I decided to join the fundraising campaign because I didn’t know anything about breast cancer and I think there are many girls like me in the same position,” Ms Sneade

said. “After my friend ran for Oyster Queen last year I thought that this would be a good experience for me. “I will also be selling rafﬂe tickets at the Umina Bunnies home games for the remainder of the season “On Thursday and Friday nights, I will be selling 100 numbers tickets for either a $50 cash prize or $100 cash prize at the Woy Woy Bowling Club. “You will also see many of my tins in local supporting stores.” For bookings to the Pink Prom, contact the Sporties at Woy Woy on 4341 7598 or call Nikki Sneade on 0423 323 539. Email, 26 Jul 2010 Nikki Sneade, Sporties at Woy Woy

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Woy Woy should have fully-equipped hospital I wonder how many people on the Peninsula realise what it means by the pittance of an offer of $500,000 being spent on the Woy Woy Hospital to upgrade it. I am sure the Woy Woy Hospital is grateful for any money spent as any improvements are in fact better than before. But it is such a small amount and what is being done is not enough. The whole hospital needs an overhaul. We need the Woy Woy rehab beds returned. We have been told both by Marie Andrews, our local Labour rep, and also by Carmel Tebbutt that we will not get the rehab beds back. If governments on all sides think this problem is going away then they can think again. We have a dedicated group of residents who are determined to ﬁght until we get the rehab beds are back, and not only that. We intend to ﬁght for the upgrading of Woy Woy Public Hospital to be a fully-equipped hospital. We are no longer going to accept that Gosford and Wyong have the facilities and we should concentrate on those hospitals. Gosford cannot cope as it is.

Forum Letters to the editor should be sent to: Peninsula News PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 or mail@PeninsulaNews.asn.au

See Page 2 for contribution conditions I have no complaints with Gosford Hospital. In fact, I have only praise for it each time I or members of my family have been in there. The staff and treatment have been exemplary. The difﬁculty is getting into hospital. If you do not have a life threatening complaint, you wait months and sometimes years for some medical problems. My other point is what if there was a terrible disaster on the Central Coast area? The two public hospitals could not cope. It does not matter what our government representatives are telling us. No matter who is in power the

Wyong cannot cope with rehab numbers

point I want to make is for more and more people to join us in getting on the Peninsula what we and the surrounding district deserve. We need this essential service on the Woy Woy Peninsula and surrounding district. We all need to lobby our governments to upgrade the Woy Woy Public Hospital to a fully functional hospital and to start by bringing the rehab beds back then getting on with the job of upgrading the hospital to alleviate some of the problems facing residents who cannot get into Gosford troublefree for whatever reason. Many younger people reading this will think so what. Gosford is not far to travel. That’s what I thought almost 40 years ago when we should have kept ﬁghting for a bigger hospital here. Now they want us to travel to Kanwall, even to Gosford its over a $30 taxi ride each way. You will ﬁnd this out if unable to get there by car yourself or have no one close to drive you. So come on: Get yourselves busy lobbying the governments for our own fully staffed and operational pubic hospital on the Peninsula. Email, 17 Jul 2010 Joan Armstrong, Umina Beach

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I refer to your recent articles and letters in the Peninsula News regarding the need to restore Woy Woy Rehab Unit to the Gosford community. It is pleasing to note Liberal Federal candidate Darren Jameson has publicly declared in his “real action plan” in ﬁghting to reopen the Woy Woy Rehabilitation Unit. This represents a call to Federal Labor candidate Deborah O’Neill, Greens candidate Peter Freewater and other nominated candidates to publicly commit to a position on

Forum this issue, and a seeking of similar commitments from the State candidates. So far Marie Andrews has failed to support the local community on this issue, or to seek to investigate the machinations which led to the the closure of the Woy Woy Rehab Unit hard upon a State Government Health Report which recommended it should be doubled in size. The distress caused to patients

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and family by the currently unacceptable provisions, and the inadequacy of the solution makes it a real issue for the community, and one which will not be buried. The Rehab Unit served both the Peninsula and wider Gosford communities. The Woy Woy Public Hospital Alliance will be manning street stalls from this week on the Woy Woy Peninsula to ensure all residents are well-informed on the issues and their current impacts on our community. Local politicians are hereby invited to state their positions. Email, 27 Jul 2010 Kay Williams, Pearl Beach

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Our local MP Marie Andrews is wasting her time in admonishing the operators of the bus service from this area to Wyong Hospital at Kanwal. The venture was doomed from the start as simply a vain and makeshift effort to cover up the mysterious closure of Gosford City’s Rehabilitation Unit in Woy Woy Hospital. The present arrangements are restrictive, inhumane and dangerous. Visitation is restricted by relatives and friends having to make application to visit in the form of prior appointments. Weekend visits are prohibited for those who need public transport. This cumbersome system has been the cause of great distress

Forum in patients and visitors alike, particularly the elderly. It is dangerous because it interferes with the vital therapeutic effect on patients brought about by visits from family and friends. When one adds to these concerns the fact that Wyong Hospital is unable to cope with the number of rehab patients (some having to be sent to Ryde), the situation is dire. Ms Andrews would be well advised to represent her constituents who are working for the reopening of the Woy Woy Hospital Rehabilitation Unit, instead of acting as a mouthpiece for the Health Department that created the problem in the ﬁrst place. Email, 27 Jul 2010 Ivan Kinny, Woy Woy

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Any high rise is a good high rise. We already have one monstrosity, why not make it two. And when they get two, then it will be three. We are making money, so bugger the rest of you, is their mojo. A waterfront property at

Wagstaffe that faces the Ettalong “white mirage” recently sold for the replacement value of its buildings, 35 per cent below its original asking price. Not all of us came to God’s country to look at high rises. Apparently we are not alone. Email, 26 Jul 2010 Warren Cross, Wagstaffe Point

Seek action on bus advertising I can assure your readers that the problem of advertising on bus windows is not confined to the Central Coast (Peninsula News, 19 July 2010). It has been the subject of complaints to newspapers and government here in Sydney for many years. Vision through bus windows is even more difficult at night and when raindrops cling to the film covering the windows. The efforts of Action for Public Transport have so far been snubbed by Sydney politicians. Central Coast residents however, being in marginal electorates, are in an excellent position to end this discriminatory

Forum practice by seeking commitments now, from their candidates for the March 2011 election. Email, 28 Jul 2010 Kevin Eadie, Sydney

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Footpath for student safety Gosford Council will construct a footpath along Pretty Beach Rd later this year to ensure the safety of primary and preschool students in the area. The footpath was originally planned for between Como Pde and Pretty Beach Public School. However, Cr Terri Latella called on council to extend the path to Walsingham Community Preschool in Heath Rd in a question without notice at council’s meeting on June 22.

Ms Latella called for council officers to inspect the site with a view to improving pedestrian safety for all who use the area. A site inspection was held on July 1 attended by representatives of the Walsingham Community Pre-School, Cr Latella and council officers. “It was identified by the council officers that it would be logical … for the footpath to be extended approximately 50 metres to reach the entry to the preschool in Heath Rd,” a council staff report stated. “It was agreed by those present

that there did not appear to be a suitable site to provide a pedestrian refuge to assist in crossing Heath Rd. “The construction of the footpath in Pretty Beach Rd is scheduled to be undertaken in the second half of 2010 with the extension to the pre-School will be undertaken at that time. “The estimated $20,000 increase in cost in extending the project can be accommodated in a budget review following completion of the works.” Pretty Beach Public School students walking to school

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Call for pedestrian crossing at hospital rejected Gosford Council has rejected a request to replace an existing pedestrian refuge in Ocean Beach Rd near Woy Woy Hospital with a marked pedestrian crossing. According to a council staff report, Member for Robertson Ms Belinda Neal forwarded a request from a local resident for pedestrian activated trafﬁc signals or a pedestrian crossing. “The resident states that the current pedestrian refuge does not accommodate the safety of

residents who have to cross the road to the hospital as traffic will not slow down,” the report stated. “This matter was previously raised at the local traffic committee in 2000 and 2008.” Previous recommendations found that no action was needed after a traffic survey was undertaken as well as an investigation for ways to improve the existing refuge. “The requirements for pedestrian facilities in Ocean Beach Rd, including the need for pedestrian traffic signals, were investigated as part of the Ocean Beach Rd Traffic

Management Study developed in consultation with all community stakeholders,” the report stated. “The (study) did not identify the need for trafﬁc signals or a pedestrian crossing at this location.” The report stated that more recently the committee resolved to have another look “on the basis of current pedestrian and trafﬁc movements”. “The provision of kerb blisters to the existing refuge was to be examined if the warrant is not met for a pedestrian crossing.

“Pedestrian and vehicle surveys were carried out on April 22. “The count data shows total five pedestrians using the refuge during morning peak from 11am to 12pm including one aged and four adults; and total 16 pedestrians using the refuge during afternoon peak from 3pm to 4pm including 11 children and five adults. “This result indicates that there is insufficient pedestrian activity at this location to warrant a marked pedestrian crossing. “However, the Traffic Management Study has proposed

the relocation of the existing pedestrian refuge near Woy Woy Hospital further south closer to the hospital access, with improvement in the size of the refuge islands from one metre to two metres width. “This recommendation is not currently funded. “The provision of kerb blisters to the existing refuge cannot be accommodated due to the on-road cycleway along Ocean Beach Rd.” Council agenda TR.10.32, 6 Jul 2010

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Pantry club celebrates first year Hope Church’s Pantry Club will celebrate its first birthday with an open day on Friday, August 27. Starting as a small service providing relief for financially stressed individuals and families on the Peninsula, the Pantry Club has now helped hundreds of members with groceries, bread, fresh fruit and vegetables as well as providing morning tea get-togethers, cooking demonstrations and money saving tips and advice. “The party starts at 11.30am with a sausage sizzle and birthday cake,” publicity officer Ms Sue Wilson said. “All funds raised on the day will be going directly to this local

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Following the sudden death of past president Mr Alistair Knibb

late last year Mr Lewis took the reins through to the start of his own year, according to director of public relations Mr Geoff Melville. “Formerly college principal of Brisbane Water Secondary College, Pat has a proven track

record of community service and won the Umina Rotary award of Excellence by popular members vote for 2009-10,” Mr Melville said. Press release, 5 Jul 2010 Geoff Melville, Umina Rotary Club

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Society launches history on disc “It includes three chapters on the ﬁrst people and a controversial article claiming that Captain Arthur Phillip stopped at Lobster Beach not Pearl Beach. “Biographies range from national heroes like Russel Drysdale to locals like Bert Myers with 90 years of memories of the area. “The section on 38 local artists is vividly illustrated with colour photos. “Next on the Bouddi Society’s busy agenda is a beautiful coffee table book produced by Lee Casey entitled The Bouddi Peninsula: A Very Special Place due out in December.” The double disk is available for $20 from the Wagstaffe Store or by posting a cheque or money order for $25 to The Secretary, The Bouddi Society, PO Box 4081, Wagstaffe 2257.

A capacity crowd ﬁlled the Wagstaffe Hall recently for the launch of the Bouddi Society’s new double disc production entitled The Bouddi Peninsula; Voices and Images from a Colourful Past, according to society vice president Mr David Dufty. Mr Dufty thanked Gosford mayor Cr Chris Holstein for his attendance and said the DVD would not have been possible without a development grant from Gosford Council. The ﬁlm, produced by David and Helen Dufty, brings to life the holiday house period beginning at Woy Woy train station, travelling on the launch to Hardy’s Bay, Pretty Beach, Wagstaffe and Killcare, then off to Putty Beach and Maitland Bay – all in the company of local residents who have entertaining stories to tell of life in those days, including being

greeted at the wharf by Turo and meeting a ghost at Maitland Bay. “The CD-ROM Bouddi Stories,

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Volunteer information Volunteering Central Coast will run a general information session in Woy Woy on Wednesday, August 25. The Bridge to Volunteering session will give local residents information on how they can volunteer for a charity or organisation in need of help within the area. Volunteer interviews are also held weekly at Woy Woy by appointment only. The outreach service is to assist the people on the Peninsula to access services with ease, saving travel time and money. Volunteering Central Coast refer its clients to organisations with available positions, close to home, where possible. To book or for further information, contact 4329 7122. Email, 13 Jul 2010 Sharan Page, Volunteering Central Coast

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The Peninsula residents will join other members from the support group at the Gosford shopping centre as part of Charity Week from August 3 to 6. The group hopes to raise funds to enhance the quality of life for people with impaired vision, according to group publicity ofﬁcer

Ms Lynne Lillico of Pearl Beach. “Guide Dogs NSW/ACT does incredible work providing free services to people who are blind or vision impaired,” Ms Lillico said. “However the organisation receives no government funding, relying entirely on the generosity of the community to continue

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Peninsula Village given three months to improve Peninsula Village Retirement Centre have been given threemonths to address three out of 44 matters assessed by the Aged Care Standards and Accreditation Agency. According to the report issued by the Agency, the local retirement centre did not have “effective” management of clinical information on all occasions. “Information about clinical matters is often inaccurate or incomplete,” the report stated. “The assessing team identified a number of cases where residents’ records were incomplete. “For example, recording of the evaluation of wound dressings and the administration of pain relieving medications did not always occur.” Peninsula Village chief executive officer Ms Terri Parker said that although the retirement centre had experienced shortfalls in the standard of documentation maintained, at no time was the high standard and quality of care of elderly residents not upheld. “At no time have our services and quality of care been deemed at risk to our residents,” Ms Parker said. “The agency has identified a minor shortfall in the way we operate our information management systems. “This has nothing to do with the standard and quality of care shown to our residents.

“We are always looking for ways to improve the delivery of our care and services, and will be working closely with staff and the agency over the coming weeks to ensure this is the case. “Assessors have already indicated to us that they are more than impressed with the rate in which we have improved on the three outcomes identiﬁed. “At all times we have maintained transparency with our residents and their families and friends along with the wider community. “Residents and their families have shown their full support throughout this process and we are extremely grateful for their understanding.” Ms Parker said the local retirement centre currently employed around 320 staff with the majority living on the Peninsula. She said 60 staff had been training and preparing to deliver a new form of aged care called the Eden Alternative. “We are very excited to be bringing this new philosophy of aged care to the Peninsula and our residents,” Ms Parker said. “The Eden Alternative is all about combating boredom, loneliness and helplessness experienced by the elderly and those living in aged care through 10 principles. “This is an exciting change for us and we are committed to bringing the delivery and quality of aged care to the next level.

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Money for Lifeline Staff and residents of Peninsula Village raised more than $400 for Lifeline Australia’s Stress Down Day on July 23. Peninsula Village chief executive ofﬁcer Ms Terri Parker said staff and residents celebrated the event by wearing pyjamas in order to enjoy a “stress-free day”. “This day was dedicated to reducing the burden of stress

on our community and all funds raised went towards helping to run Lifeline’s 24 hour telephone support services,” she said. “This is a worthwhile cause that is saving thousands of Australian’s lives every year. “Peninsula Village raised a total of $410.80 and raised awareness of the important and valuable work that Lifeline does.” Press release, 29 Jul 2010 Terri Parker, Peninsula Village

Chiropractic Plus Why is that I get back pain so often? Why does my back “go out’ all the time? What can be done to resolve this issue? Certainly these are the questions that a chiro is attempting to deal with over and over with a reasonable level of success. However, maybe the wrong questions are being asked and so the incorrect solutions are forthcoming. Let me suggest the questions that ought to be asked based on 3 decades of dealing with the human spine. The ﬁrst is: What do my symptoms indicate? Secondly: How is this going to lead me toward ever improving health? Finally: How can I better serve humanity with a greater level of health? Let me explain. Symptoms are nature’s way of protecting us against what may become a life threatening illness, thus the need to form a reasonable diagnosis and act upon it. Secondly, by acknowledging the causative factors, one has the opportunity to review lifestyle factors, implement positive strategies and move toward a life of energy and fulﬁllment. Finally, the increased level of vitality allows us to mentor others and create a real community spirit. A classic example would be an aneurysm (bulging artery), presenting as back pain. This is a condition I see not uncommonly. The logical step is referral and likely surgery. Post surgery, the care provided by myself would be to assist in maintaining a healthy nervous system by regular spinal adjustments and assisting with looking at the factors that may have led to this, such as spinal dysfunction, obesity, stress, lack of activity, caffeine, salt and so on. The truth is that your chiropractor is trained to assess the human spine and nervous system and diagnose conditions that require medical attention and act accordingly either referring out or providing chiropractic care. Note, I use the word care and not treatment, as the latter is akin to a half way measure. Certainly the expertise of other health care providers is needed and used. As a health care provider, I would like to play my part in reducing the need to open yet more hospitals. By looking after yourself you can do the same. Do the following: Think smart, eat smart and move with purpose. See you down the street.

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Moving forward! For all Australian tax get rid of a tired old political machin The “preference deal” has exposed Labor party members as willing to exchange control of the Senate for a slim chance to return Labor as a lame duck Federal government. The deal, while not illegal, is certainly contemptuous of so many Australian voters. The parties, Greens and Labor, plan to work around rather than assist the growing desire of the proletariat to return honest effective representative government to the people! In our Robertson electorate, we have more than enough political short comings to consider. Top of the list would be the wrongful deaths of five people in a State funded death trap at Piles Creek, Somersby. (See Photos) Certainly, in response to obvious shortcomings on governance, our Government has gone right over the top to put in place not one, but three very impressive pre-formed concrete structures at Leask Creek, Piles Creek and under Peats Ridge Road in the upper reaches of Mooney Mooney Creek, which by their sheer size and expense, seem intended to convince the casual observer that the failed steel culvert pipes were not up to the task! Keep in mind that a “road closed” sign could have been put in place at Piles Creek four weeks before the unnecessary loss of life, when the road and culvert were identified as inspected. We have a separation of powers for good reason, not just to provide lazy Labor politicians with an excuse for being recalcitrant. It exists so that our politicians may govern in another place apart from the legal process. I have insisted on identifying our elected corporate entity, Gosford City Council, as corrupt. I didn’t start out promulgating my concerns in the way I do now, because like so many others I have met, I was ignorant of how politics really works. I began by naively going to Gosford City Council management believing they had made a mistake. Then, I approached the proponents of development application 11923 / 2001. After that, I took what I believed to be a growing legitimate political concern to my assorted councillors. From then, I progressed up the Labor Party branch to so many of our elected representatives. I became convinced that there was a “political conspiracy” to protect the corrupt Gosford City Council from consequences due to them after documented abuse of due process. John Robinson is now the Minister for the Central Coast and his responsibility, through continuing succession, is to clean up after a succession of six Labor party members. These include the Attorney General Hatzistergos stand in and five other politicians including John Della Bosca, the most recent politician to jump from the State Labor Government ship. All of them a waste of space, perhaps because their political masters Rudd, Gillard, Keneally, Rees, Iemma and Carr, either did not care or have no idea what it is we taxpayers actually expect from them. The thing is, these politicians will tell you they have no knowledge of these very public concerns which I continue to canvass, even after spending over four hundred days and many nights, sometimes up to fourteen hours a day, outside the oldest parliament in this country, which is their place of business.

The two pipes shown in these three photos ran under Peats had their concrete linings repaired at least once during their yea Gosford City Council allowed the court to understand that Council ha which it was expected to maintain. Council is on publ The pipes have been removed during rec

With these photos, I hope to show why we should be voting for a fair dinkum change of government, knowing full well that we will vote for change again next time, until our elected representatives ﬁnally get the message that we put them in our parliaments and on our local councils so they may exercise their inﬂuence in the best interest of their constituents, well before those of their shonky party mates.

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Peats Ridge Road and were lined with concrete when put in place almost thirty ďŹ ve years ago. Both eight foot diameter culvert pipes ir years of good service. The NSW Coroner was, during the inquiry into the deaths of ďŹ ve people in Piles Creek Somersby, misled when ncil had no knowledge or experience in the use or application of concrete to protect the structural integrity of corrugated steel culvert pipes n public record in the Express Advocate advising readers that they, Council inspect all roads and structures twice each year. ng recent months and all traces of the existence of concrete lined steel culvert pipes has been completely buried

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Education

Upgrade is completed at Woy Woy South Work on the upgrade of classrooms has now been completed on Woy Woy South Public School.

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Greens hold education forum An education forum was held by The Greens at Woy Woy Environment Centre on July 18. State Greens MP Dr John Kaye told the meeting that, as Minister for Education for the last three years, Prime Minister Julia Gillard had overseen what was in effect a continuation of the Howard Government’s policy of putting public money into wealthy private schools at the expense of public schools. He said that more than $432

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million dollars was being allocated to private schools in many of which the students were already having twice the money spent on them as those in public schools. “A strong public school system is central to creating equality of opportunity in modern democracies, but both Labor and Coalition governments have chosen to follow the example of the United States and UK in allowing the school system to increase divisions in the population, between different religious communities and between rich and poor,” Dr Kaye said. “In the crises ahead of us in the 21st century, it is only the secular public school system which can supply the glue needed to hold modern democracies together. “It is ironic that our nearest neighbour Indonesia, the most populous Muslim nation in the world, seems to be more interested in developing its state secular school system than we are. Mr Fred Dumbrell of the NSW Teachers Federation argued that the most successful modern democracies, such as the Scandinavians, were those that had strong public school systems and the most equitable sharing of educational resources across all communities. “The problem in Australia is primarily the amount of money

going to the wealthiest schools, which simply do not need it. “But the moment any politician mentions cutting the funding for private schools, they all band together, from the wealthiest to the poorest, and resist it as a block.” Greens candidate for Robertson Cr Peter Freewater said that Australian university teachers had suffered years of attack under the Howard government, and the decline in funding per student had resulted in unacceptable loads on teachers. He said an important goal was to abolish university fees and end the HECS system. “Universities must also be protected from the interference of managers and bureaucrats,” Cr Freewater said. “As institutions they must be primarily about teaching and research, with academics having the freedom to pursue noncommercial lines of research.” The forum canvassed other issues such as the merits of the selective school system, the MySchool website and the development of the National Curriculum and the National Registration of Teachers. Press release, 19 Jul 2010 Peter Freewater, The Greens

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School principal Mr Terry Greedy said that, with the refurbishment of classrooms in Block A now completed, the construction of covered walkways outside Block A and C is all that remains to be finished. “This work is being delayed due to availability of materials,” Mr Greedy said. “It is hoped work will get underway within the next two weeks. “Meanwhile, our new classroom block is finished inside with only the landscaping and concreting to be finished before we have classes moving into the rooms. “The plan is for the four Year 3 classes to take up residence in these new state of the art rooms.

“I am also hoping the recent news that schools with new or refurbished classrooms will be entitled to have interactive white boards installed in each room, will also be conﬁrmed and we can look forward to having these boards available to children in the 12 rooms that have been upgraded. “We will be installing six new interactive whiteboards in the four kindergarten rooms, Mr Hosford’s room and Mr Burgess’s room. “Once these rooms have been equipped with this state-of-the-art technology, we will look to install another two in 1/2P and 2S. “These boards, along with the 12 we are hoping to receive from the government, will ensure children in all classrooms will have access to this technology.” Newsletter, 20 Jul 2010 Terry Greedy, Woy Woy South Public School

Centre hosts storytime Umina Beachside Family Centre will host Storytime in the Park at Umina Oval from 10am to 12.30pm on Tuesday, August 24. All activities on the day will be free and participants will have the chance to take home prizes and books, according to facilitator Ms Debbie Notara. Ms Notara said the Peninsula Start Reading Project would be launching its new poster at the event to promote the idea to “Sit Together and Read for Ten” minutes a day. The group was able to print the promotional poster with assistance from Gosford Council. “The main message of the poster is to read, sing, rhyme and

tell stories with babies and children for at least 10 minutes every day as this will have a huge impact on their reading readiness when they start school,” project member Ms Nicole Mottlee said. “We will be displaying the Start Reading posters in shops, businesses as well as preschools and child care centres and many other venues where families with zero to ﬁve year olds go. “They will also be on display at Storytime in the Park where families can bring their little ones to hear some entertaining stories and do some activities like play dough, drawing and building.” Press release, 26 Jul 2010 Debbie Notara, Beachside Family Centre

Fundraising on voting day Ettalong Public School P&C will use the Federal election voting day on August 21 to raise funds for the school. “With the election now called, our school is a polling station and this is always a good fundraiser,” said P&C president Mr John Tily.

“This year, we are proposing to put on a sausage sizzle, run a cake stall and open the canteen. “The cake stall will be run by the vice-president Rachel O’Brien and I will be organising the barbecue.” Newsletter, 27 Jul 2010 Colin Wallis, Ettalong Public School

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Education

Grief program for students Woy Woy Public School will offer a program to students who have experienced grief due to a signiﬁcant loss. “The Seasons for Growth educational program teaches children strategies to help cope with change, loss and grief in their lives,” according to program facilitator Ms Odette Grejsen. “It allows children to normalise change and helps them to validate the feelings and emotions associated with change. “This grief response may have

been triggered by a number of reasons including: death of a family member or friend; family separation or divorce and other signiﬁcant changes to a child’s life. “The children will meet peers in a small, conﬁdential group accompanied by myself.” The main course runs over eight weeks, plus a celebration session and will be conducted in school hours.” Newsletter, 27 Jul 2010 Odette Grejsen, Woy Woy Public School

Teacher attends conference Ettalong Public School assistant principal Mr Jes Zammit has attended the Stronger Smarter Conference in Kurri Kurri last month. Mr Zammit, who is also the school’s specialist literacynumeracy teacher, joined four other members of the Brisbane Water Learning Community in attending

the eight-day conference. School principal Mr Colin Wallis said: “I attended the conference in 2009 and found it invaluable for enhancing my knowledge, people management skills, and in understanding and appreciating the Aboriginal culture.”

“There is still some minor furniture missing and some shelving in storerooms to be completed. “Other than that the buildings are complete. “Some more turf has been laid and our department will be looking at the areas that have not been returfed. “The areas where the demountables were will still be out

Ettalong Public School teacher Mr Peter Cardy will compete in the Oxfam Trailwalker Charity Race from Brooklyn to Sydney later this month. Mr Cardy will join three other teammates, known as the Wandering Wombats, to complete the 100-kilometre race through the Australian bush taking in parts of the Great Northern Walk and the Harbour to Hawkesbury Walking Trek in 48 hours. Mr Cardy and his teammates

hope to raise at least $1000 towards the work Oxfam carries out in 26 countries around the world. So far they have raised $215. School principal Mr Colin Wallis said the staff and students were rallying behind Mr Cardy and his team. “Earlier this year, Mr Cardy and three friends trekked 100 kilometres through the Blue Mountains raising money for charity,” Mr Wallis said. “After completing the course he and his friends have decided to do it again, this time racing through the bush, from Brooklyn to Sydney,

in the Oxfam Trailwalker Charity Race. “Their goal is to ﬁnish the 100 km course in 24 hours while raising money for Oxfam. “If you would like to support Mr Cardy and donate or ﬁnd out more about the event and the wonderful support Oxfam provide, visit Mr Cardy’s team link at www2. oxfam.org.au/trailwalker/Sydney/ team/472 Newsletter, 27 Jul 2010 Colin Wallis, Ettalong Public School

Gymnastics for Ettalong Three grades of students from Ettalong Public School have started a gymnastics program. The program will be undertaken by students from Years 1, 3 and 5. “This program is presented by specialist gymnastics teachers who bring their own equipment and

skills to ensure the most effective and safest activities,” school principal Mr Colin Wallis. “A program such as this is beyond the capabilities and logistics of our school alone to present. “I managed to visit classes while they were involved in the program and was just amazed at

the engagement, enjoyment and learning obviously shown by all students involved. “The program will continue all term on Thursdays after lunch and all day Friday.” Newsletter, 27 Jul 2010 Colin Wallis, Ettalong Public School

Newsletter, 27 Jul 2010 Colin Wallis, Ettalong Public School

New classrooms are in use Staff and students at Umina Public School are settling into new classrooms and facilities, according to school principal Mr Chris Andrews.

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of use as a playground for at least the rest of this term.” Mr Andrews said the school was now looking forward to receiving interactive whiteboards for the six new classrooms within the next 18 months. “At this stage we are also anticipating that the P&C will fund the installation of air-conditioning which we intend to have in place before the weather warms up,” Mr Andrews said. Newsletter, 27 Jul 2010 Chris Andrews, Umina Public School

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Colin Wallis. “Later this term stages two and three will hold their own competitions to ﬁnd who their representatives will be at this year’s regional ﬁnal. “This great challenge has seen some of our students compete against the state’s best spellers and it is an excellent competition to

promote interest and excitement in spelling. “At the end of term three our top spellers will compete at the regional ﬁnals. “We will again be hosting the regional ﬁnals on September 20.” Newsletter, 27 Jul 2010 Colin Wallis, Ettalong Public School

Students visit Canberra Ettalong Public School Year 6 students have visited Canberra at the end of last term. “While in Canberra, our students participated in a variety of educational programs focused on Australia’s history, culture, heritage and democracy,” said principal Mr

Colin Wallis. “The Australian Government recognises the importance of all young Australians being able to visit their National Capital as part of their civics and citizenship education. “To assist parents in meeting the costs of the excursion,

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Out and About Peninsula trio is venue regular The Peninsula’s folk country trio, The Usual Suspects, is among the artists now appearing regularly at Randalls on the Beach in Killcare.

Glen A Baker at Woy Woy Music, entertainment and travel writer Glen A Baker will speak as guest author at Woy Woy Library at 10am on Tuesday, August 17. Book Bazaar owner Ms Mandi McIntosh said this was the second event jointly hosted by Woy Woy Library and the Umina bookstore. “It is hoped that this is just the start of a schedule of great author events for locals to enjoy,” Ms McIntosh said. “Glenn A. Baker is a music expert, intrepid traveler, radio and

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magazines and newspapers. “He has annotated and compiled more than 500 anthology albums, scripted radio specials and television documentaries, authored the Rock Academy board game and written 15 books, including his latest titled On The Road To Damascus and Other Fabulous Thoroughfares. “As well as regular radio and television appearances, in 1995 he took out the inaugural Australian Society of Travel Writers’ Travel Writer of the Year award. “In 2000, he won the award again and also received a PATA travel writing award and a prestigious China writing award. “This year he has two books due out that showcase his travel and music writing.” Call Book Bazaar on 4342 2482 to reserve your seat or log on to the library’s event website at http:// www.gosford.nsw.gov.au/library Press release, 27 Jul 2010 Mandi McIntosh, Book Bazaar

The restaurant which overlooks Killcare Beach has recently launched itself as a regular music venue while continuing to provide affordable meals, according to owner Ms Chris Randall. The Usual Suspects are featured on Thursday nights. “On Friday and Saturday nights every week, the sublime jazz and grown-up pop of Mark Beltran’s trio Girl in the Clouds provide a selection of classics and recent hits, ranging from the smooth and easy listening songs to the more up tempo rhythm pieces that help to make an evening dance under the stars possible,” said Ms Randall. “Amelia is the featured female vocalist whose velvet tones help to set the mood over a candlelit

dinner. “Sunday afternoon has multiinstrumental trio Blues Angels, led by harmonicas ace Tom Flood. “The three carry you through a countdown of acoustic blues styles from the 1920s to contemporary originals, with Kate Landsberry’s earthy vocals. “Alternate Sundays the magical folk soul harmonies of duo That’s That. “Sunday arvos are special, so both bands often have muso mates drop in to chill and jam. “How often do you ﬁnd a place to go enjoy with your friends that’s open every day, has delicious and inventive top notch food for every pocket, a sublime view, thoughtful wine list, relaxed beachside ambience and colourful live acoustic music three nights a week, and every Sunday afternoon?” Ms Randall asked. Press release, 23 Jul 2010 Chris Randall, Randall’s on the Beach

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Out and About Fees to rise at crafts centre Fees at the Ettalong Beach Arts and Crafts Centre will rise with Gosford Council increasing the rent from $120 to $500 a year. “In the past the rent has been very low and quite manageable,” according to president Ms Thel Browne. “However, we have been advised that our rent will rise from $120 per annum to $500 per annum,” Ms Browne said. “This is a large increase which

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we have to factor into our budget. “This, together with the increase in electricity charges, will result in an increase in fees from term one next year. “The adult term fee will be $100, children’s pottery $65 and kids art $55. “At this stage membership will remain at $10 for tutors and students.” Newsletter, 18 Jul 2010 Thel Browne, Ettalong Beach Arts and Crafts Centre

Ballroom dancing A local radio station will host a ballroom dancing concert at the Ettalong 50+ Leisure and Learning Centre later in the month. Radio Five-O-Plus will present an afternoon of music and ballroom dancing for dancing enthusiasts and anyone wishing to give the style of dancing a try, according to radio presenter Mr John O’Conner.

Mr O’Conner will be joined by fellow radio presenter Mr Chris Dillon in hosting the special event from 1pm until 5pm on Sunday, August 22. The cost of the afternoon is $5 per person with morning tea available for an additional $3. The seniors centre is in Broken Bay Rd, Ettalong. Flyer, 30 Jul 2010 Radio Five-O-Plus

Fourteen Peninsula residents will perform as part of the Central Coast Philharmonia Choir in an afternoon of South American music on August 21. The local singers will join around 60 choir members from around the Central Coast for the famous and much-loved “folk mass”, the Misa Criolla, with authentic South American instruments and singers. “This uplifting and innovative mass, sung in Spanish, will be accompanied by Ramírez’ Navidad Nuestra, and other South American music, including arrangements of

two of Astor Piazzolla’s Tangos,” choir publicity ofﬁcer Ms Sue McCarthy said. “Dr Carlos Alvarado, the South American-born conductor and tenor, now an Australian citizen living and working in Wollongong, will join the Central Coast Philharmonia Choir as the soloist in the Misa Criolla. “Traditional instruments to be heard in the concert include the guitar, churanga and pan ﬂute. “The concert, to be conducted by the choir’s regular conductor, Philip Rees, and will be held on Saturday, August 21, at 2pm in the brand new Mary MacKillop Hall at Holy Cross Catholic Primary

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The Bays Wine and Cheese Night was a success with more than 120 locals and visitors attending the annual event, according to the Bays Community Group president Mr Bob Puffett. “Winemaker Marc Scalzo and his wife Lisa attended and Marc presented his wines and gave his winemaker notes on each variety tasted. “The night attracted people from all over the Peninsula and local

real estate agent Greg McMullen sponsored a pick-up and return bus service. “The service of alcohol was provided by local residents Ted Watson and Warren Carlson. “The night was a highlight in the calendar of the Bays Community Group promoting local artists and giving the community a special occasion to catch up with other Bays residents and visitors.” Press release, 22 Jul 2010 Bob Puffett, the Bays Community Group

Money raised Ettalong Beach Arts and Crafts Centre has purchased new storage after hosting its annual Raku Firing Day recently. President Ms Thel Browne said the day was a “wonderful success” with huge interest shown from the local community. “Our second term surely ended with a huge bang,” Ms Browne said. “Our Raku Day was such a wonderful success and we made enough money to buy another storage shed that we are desperately in need of.

“Volunteers cooked up a delicious breakfast for all the workers and then continued selling sausage sandwiches throughout the day. “I can’t thank the pottery girls enough for the tremendous effort they put into making and firing over 60 pots. “We were to finish at 3pm but with the number of people having bought pots, it was closer to 4.30pm when we finally finished the clean up.” Newsletter, 18 Jul 2010 Thel Browne, Ettalong Beach Arts and Crafts Centre

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Move forward with development I live in Umina and support the development of the Umina and Ettalong areas 100 per cent. I am 27-years-old and would love to see this area thrive in the future. Families and business owners build their livelihood around the development and tourist value of what we have and can have on the Peninsula. We still have to live our lives out and would love to do so in the area. If we sit in a stagnant area and do not move forward, the area will be overrun by crime and a sad and pathetic attitude. I plan on having children and bringing them up in this area and I would like to see a town that develops and moves forward for my family’s future.

Forum Also I would love to open a business in the Ettalong area, but unfortunately without development this is just not an option as it would fail. The Peninsula area is on a precipice. It can either move forward with development and continue the positive reputation that is building – or it can move backwards to ﬁve years ago where the Peninsula had the reputation for large crime issues, terrible shopping and entertaining areas with the only reason for people to come to the area was for K-mart and the Ettalong markets. Personally, I would love to see the Peninsula build on its positive reputation. Email, 20 Jul 2010 Vicki Taylor, Umina

More vacant shops? The site at the corner of Whiting Rd and Ocean View Rd, formerly the old Somersby Fruit Markets, was. redeveloped The large shop there is still vacant. Why do we want a monstrosity on the vacant land opposite the Mantra and have more vacant shops? Why is it that Umina gets a Woolworths, which brought more shoppers to the area, when they already had a BiLo. All Ettalong has is the expensive IGA.

Forum I’m one of the lucky ones. I have a car and am able to get around and follow the bargains in the large supermarkets on the Peninsula. Why didn’t Ettalong get a Woolworths or a Coles or even an Aldi. I have been associated with the Coast for 50 years and lived here 30. In the old days, Ettalong was thriving - so what happened? Online submission, 21 Jul 2010 Maureen Coakes, Ettalong Beach

Give parking back I have read so so much about the parking at Woy Woy. I go to work at Sydney two days a week. On these days, I leave home at 5am and I am lucky to get under cover parking at that time. On the other days sometimes I go to the Woy Woy shopping centre where I am able to park in any of a number of spots on the ground ﬂoor. And there are only about 20 cars on level one and only 10 on level two. I feel the council needs to look at this as the Peninsula is an aged population that shops at Woy Woy and which does not like nor trust lifts so they will not go up levels to park.

Forum However, it is great parking for the site workers, while the people that leave so early have problems. The council has never looked at the problem of getting out of the parking station. Sometimes the cars are backed up into the parking area. I do not know why the council could not give a one-lane exit near the nursery so the cars could go out and around the roundabout on the main road that was put there to make the exit from the car park easier. Give at least one level, if not two, back to the commuter. Email, 6 Jul 2010 Diane Sharman, Kincumber South

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Chamber of Commerce president Matthew Wales is focused on supporting new developments in preference to promoting existing businesses. There must be conflict. The needed and locally supported Mitre 10 store at Umina has been replaced yet by another supermarket. This is an example of “business growth creating jobs and making business profitable” to the detriment of good business mix. Local need has been replaced by the monotone “growth” chant. Fortunately, Ettalong Beach plays a different tune. For the present, Ettalong Beach retains character both personal and architectural. That is in danger of a change that conflicts with current values, a change encouraged by the

Memories wanted Ettalong Hall belonged to my ancestors. My grandmother Elizabeth Helen Anne Cox remembers playing there as a child, running up the tower where there were model aeroplanes strung up on the ceiling, which were used to identify air-craft that ﬂew above during war time. I would dearly love some pictures or memorabilia of the building at its height, or perhaps some descriptions, experiences and observations by the locals. Contact Elizabeth Cox on 0425 369 926 if anyone has any information. Online submission, 18 Jul 2010 Anna Foster, Baulkham Hills

Not a traveller I totally agree with Denise Martin about bus signage. Especially when the new Busways buses are designed in such a way that the seats are so low to the window height, you can’t see where you are even without having all that signage over the windows. Whoever designed these buses certainly is not a regular bus traveller! Online submission, 23 Jul 2010 Pauline Pearce, Ettalong Beach

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Forum Peninsula Chamber of Commerce. The Bendigo Bank established a branch at Ettalong to support the local community and not satisfy a perceived need from an influx of F3 tourists. Business was attracted to the area by the participation of the community. It is a community business. Ettalong Beach, as it is, provides a relaxed, healthy ambience. Shopkeepers are friendly, courteous and helpful which is appreciated by the customers who respond with continued patronage to the delight of the shopkeepers. This is how businesses survive. The fact that Australia’s first Solar Pharmacy exists in Ettalong Beach is an indication that there are other significant issues that leaders are willing to embrace. Changing the architectural

character of Ettalong Beach will not necessarily mean growth and proﬁt for all businesses. To suggest that the Tesrol development, which has previously been presented to Gosford Council and rejected, will be the next good thing does not recognize the existing values and qualities of Ettalong Beach. Every city, village, resort and holiday destination is competing for the tourist dollar. Shopkeepers at Ettalong Beach have realised that the local dollar is more sustainable and more reliable than that provided by the F3 tourists. Of course, there is still the vexing question of climate change and waterfront development that the president has overlooked. The monotone “growth” chant is relentless. Letter, 21 Jul 2010 Norman Harris, Umina

The Diary

3 August

16 August

Central Coast Art Society Paint out, Putty Beach, Free

Woy Woy RLFC Golf Day, Everglades Country Club

5 August

17 August

Usual Suspects at Randall’s on the Beach, Killcare, 6.30pm Free Pixie Jenkins Show, Woy Woy Leagues Club, 8pm Free

Glen A. Baker to speak about music, Woy Woy Library, 10am Free Usual Suspects at Randall’s on the Beach, Killcare, 6.30pm Free

7 August

21 August

Miss Country Girl Australia fashion parade, Deep Water Plaza 12.30pm Free

22 August

6 August

Until August 8 Woy Woy Little Theatre presents Operator by David Williamson, Peninsula Theatre

11 August Age Pension Seminar, Everglades Country Club, 10 am Free

12 August Peninsula News Mt Penang Gardens Competition closes Free Usual Suspects at Randall’s on the Beach, Killcare, 6.30pm Free

13 August Umina Beach Rugby League Football Club fundraising auction night for the Black Dog Institute, Sporties @ Woy Woy, 7pm

14 August Miss Country Girl Australia fashion parade, Deepwater Plaza, 11.30am.Final judging 1pm Free Vietnam Veterans Peacekeepers’ & Peacemakers’ Assoc Vietnam Veterans Day march and service, 3.45pm, Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial, Ettalong Waterfront. Free. Annual Dinner & Show, Ettalong Beach War Memorial Club, 6pm.

15 August The Bouddi Society Variety Concert, Wagstaffe Hall, 2pm Blues Angels at Randall’s on the Beach, Killcare, 12.30pm Free

Federal Election Radio Five-O-Plus ballroom dancing, Ettalong 50+ Leisure and Learning Centre, 1pm

24 August Story time in the Park, Umina Beachside Family Centre, Umina Oval 10am Free Central Coast Art Society Paint Out, Berrima Crescent, Umina Beach Free

25 August Bridge to Volunteering general information session, Woy Woy Free

26 August Pink Prom Ball fundraising event for the NSW Cancer Council, Sporties @ Woy Woy, 7pm Usual Suspects at Randall’s on the Beach, Killcare, 6.30pm Free

27 August Umina Hope Church Pantry Club 1st birthday party fundraiser, Umina Hope Church 11.30am Buck and Deanne at Troubadour Folk Club, CWA Hall Woy Woy, 7pm

28 August Elton Jack Show, Woy Woy Leagues Club, 8pm

29 August Peninsula Lions Club of Woy Woy Car Boot Sale, Rogers Park, Woy Woy Free Blues Angels at Randall’s on the Beach, Killcare, 12.30pm Free

30 August PCYC Umina AGM 6pm Free

If you’ve got something happening on the Peninsula over the next few weeks, let us know about it and we’ll list it here for you, for free. Contact details are on page 2.

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Directory Animal Care

Community Activities

Animal Welfare Cash Housie (269c) League NSW 50 Games held every Central Coast Saturday night at St Branch Mary’s Hall, Ocean View is a not-for-profit Rd Ettalong Beach, organisation giving aid Opposite Palm Beach and financial assistance Ferry wharf. Free Tea to sick and injured and Coffee. 7.30 pm animals, as well as 10.30pm. Proceeds go to finding loving homes for Woy Woy Catholic Parish. surrendered dogs. wwcphousie@hotmail. Meetings are held the com 2nd Tuesday of each Community Centres month in the Spike Milligan Room of Woy Woy Library, Blackwall Beachside Family Road, Woy Woy, Centre (257) commencing at 10:00am. A school-based Visitors always welcome. community centre for Debra 4344 4435. families with children awlcentralcoast@ from birth to 8 years old. virginbroadband.com.au Offering a range of group Postal: P.O. Box 376, programs and community WOY WOY. NSW. 2256. activities to promote healthy and happy families Wildlife Animal 4343 1929 Rescue and Care Umina Public School Society (ARC) (258) Sydney Ave, Umina Rescues and cares for native wildlife in distress. Peninsula www.wildlife-arc.org.au Community Free training provided. Centre (256c) Meetings 3rd Saturday Cnr Ocean Beach Rd & each month 1pm McMasters Rd Woy Woy Wyoming Community Child Care - Before & Centre, Maidens After School, Vacation, Brush Rd Wyoming Family Day & Occasional 4325 0666 Children, Teenagers arc@wildlife-arc.org.au & Adults - Dance, Art Singing, Guitar, Drama, Music, Physie, Karate, Ettalong Beach Art Belly Dancing, & Crafts Centre Inc Children - Little (256) Kickers, Indian Dance, Adult Classes in Playgroups, KindyGym, Patchwork & Quilting, Teenagers - The Web” Pottery, Folk Art, Silk Youth Support Services. Dyeing, Oils, Acrylics, Adults - Bridge, Yoga, Pastels, Drawing, Cake Decorating, Watercolour, Silvercraft Zumba, Scrabble, and Children’s Art & Weight Watchers, Boot Pottery Classes Scooting, Song Writing, Monday to Saturday Community College, Post during School Terms & Pre Natal Exercises. Ph: 4341 8344 Counselling - Drug, info@ebacc.com.au Alcohol, Relationship, Financial, Gambling, Central Coast Weight Control. Art Society (257) Over 55’s - Social Brings together artists Outings, Oil Painting, and interested people for Multicraft, Needlework, lectures, demonstrations Bushwalking, Stroke and discussion, with Club, History, Tai Chi, weekly paint-outs each U3A, Scrabble, Arthritis Tuesday at varying Assoc, Gentle Exercise, Central Coast locations Discussion Groups. (Ph: 4369 5860), Function & Meeting workshops 9.30am Rooms for 2 to 500, - 12.30pm (Ph: catering facilities avail. 4363 1820) on See www.pccinc.com.au, the 1st & 3rd drop in or Wednesday of each Ph: 4341 9333 month at Gosford City Art Centre and Social Meetings at 1.30PM Ettalong 50+ Leisure on the 4th Wednesday & Learning Centre (262) (formerly Ettalong Senior Citizens Centre) of each month, for Activities Monday to Friday demonstration by guest Cards, Computer artist. (Enq. 4325 1420) Lessons, Dancing, publicity@ Indoor Bowls, Fitness artcentralcoast.asn.au Handicrafts, Leatherwork PO Box 4168 Line Dancing, Painting East Gosford 2250

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and peace. Everglades Country Club Woy Woy, each Tuesday Amanda Bickerstaff 0412 065 098 secretary@woywoyrotary.org.au

Friends of the ABC Central Coast (257) a support group for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Aims: safeguard ABC’s political independence, adequate funding and high standards. Meetings throughout the year + social coffee afternoons Guest speakers 4333 8107 jhale@tac.com.au;

PO Box 175, Woy Woy As a community access newspaper, Peninsula NSW 2256 News has published details of not for profit community events on and around the Peninsula in Rotary Club of a What’s On format for over 10 years. Umina (269c) While this information has been provided free of charge An international service to the community, unfortunately it has not remained organisation of business current and many changes have not been provided to leaders seeking to the newspaper. improve the lives of Starting with the first edition of Peninsula News in 2010, young people and those this information will be presented in an easier to use in need in our community format where activities and like organisations will be and abroad. grouped to make them easier to find and their contact We meet at Everglades information will be included. Country Club each It will now also be possible to add specific one off events Wednesday evening and with information that applies only to that event. invite interested people to All Not for Profit Community Organisations that would like Arthritis NSW call Michael Curley to be included will need to complete the form available Woy Woy Branch (267c) Ph 0409 245 861. online or by contacting Ducks Crossing Publications and Meetings held 3rd curleys@ozemail.com.au return it to Peninsula News by mail, fax or email (Details Tuesday of every month available on page 2) together with the nominal payment at the Community Centre, Sport amount shown where appropriate. Corner McMasters Rd and Ocean Beach Road, Woy Woy Judo Club (259) Woy Woy Vietnam Veterans', workshops, renewable Judo is a full contact sport 4341 5881 for more info Peacekeepers' energy and recycling for males & females aged and Peacemakers' projects, organic food from 7 years to senior. Association Of buying group Endeavour View Club (254) Learn self discipline, www.peg.org.au Australia Inc, 1st Monday of the Month Gosford Sub-Branch self esteem & fitness (259) at Woy Woy Leagues Every Tuesday and Marine Rescue The VPPAA assist all Club - 10.30am Friday 5.30 to 7.30pm Veterans and their 4344 3825 Central Coast Unit (256) ferryman57@hotmail.com families with pension & 0434 000 170 Members required for Fellowship of First welfare matters. radio duty & boat crews. Fleeters Central Drop in for a chat. Point Clare Women’s Groups Coast Chapter (259c) Cnr Broken Bay Road & Public courses for Boat To create a greater Beach Street Ettalong. Licence and VHF Radio Country Women’s awareness of the part Monday & Wednesday Licences, Boat Licence Association Woy Woy played by those pioneers Between 9am to 1pm (257) Safety Course who arrived in Sydney Phone 4344 4760 Friendship Mornings 4325 7929 with the first fleet on 26th vietvetsgosford@bigpond.com 1st and 2nd www.coastalpatrol.org.au January 1788 PO Box 505, Ettalong Wednesday 10am info@coastalpatrol.org.au Every second Saturday of Beach NSW 2257 Monthly Meetings 4th the month at Wyong RSL Wednesday 12.30pm Music Community Restaurant Club 10am 4324 2621 roy.kable@bigpond.com

ASC Songwriter Mary Mac’s Place (262) Assist Inc. (258) Providing hot, freshly Peninsula Women’s Regular activities and cooked meals Health Centre (2605) Northern Settlement events for anyone Monday to Friday A centre for women’s Services LTD (257) interested in the craft 11am-1pm in a well being. Clinic NSS Provides and business of song welcoming, friendly sister; counselling; socialisation for migrants. writing environment with support, alternate therapists; Volunteers assist with 0412 149 094 information and referrals groups and community home visits, shopping www.ascsa.org.au to appropriate community education; drop-in; and social days where info@ ascsa.org.au services. support for women in clients from all over the marymacs@woywoycatholic.org.au crisis; advocacy; printed world enjoy time together. Retirement Centre PO Box 264 information and resources Every Thursday at the Woy Woy 2256 on a wide range of Peninsula Community Peninsula Village (257) 4341 0584 women’s issues Centre, 93 McMasters Not-for-profit, community 4342 5905 Road, Woy Woy Disabled Services owned, retirement centre Wednesday and 4334 3877 caring for aged residents Thursday 9.30am to 3pm on the Peninsula in self Riding for the 20a McMasters Rd, Disabled Association care hostel and nursing Wagstaffe to Woy Woy home accommodation (NSW) - Central Killcare Community www.ccwhc.com.au 4344 9199 Coast Centre (257) Association (256) pwhc@cccwhc.com.au Horse Riding as a therapy The Association works to Service Clubs for those with intellectual If you would like protect and preserve the or physical disabilities beautiful environment and your Community Rotary Club of Woy Monday to Saturday low density residential nature Organisation Woy Inc. (259) 4340 0388 of the Bouddi Peninsula area listed here, see A fellowship of business, and to strengthen community stateoffice@rdansw.org.au duckscrossing. professional and bonds community leaders org/publications. Monthly Meeting - 3rd Environment through which the club html for the Monday, 7.30pm at provides service to forms or contact Peninsula Wagstaffe Hall others, promotes integrity Environment Group Peninsula PO Box 4069, Wagstaffe (260) and advances world News on 2257 Tel: 4360 2945 Talks, films, social events, understanding, goodwill info@wagstaffetokillcare.org.au 4344 3876

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Sport

Yacht rescued from oyster lease A yacht was rescued from an oyster lease in Brisbane Water by Central Coast Marine Rescue on July 18. Publicity ofﬁce Mr Ron Cole said volunteers on duty at Marine Rescue Central Coast were alerted to an incident involving a 50-foot yacht and its crew of ﬁve people. “They sought assistance as they had run aground about 1am,” Mr Cole said. “As the daylight made their surrounding clear, they found themselves hard and fast in an oyster lease at the northern end of Paddy’s Channel in Brisbane Water. “Rescue service skipper Cameron Veacock took Central

Coast Lifeboat to the area. “The yacht was well out of the channel and with low tide fast approaching there was little that could be done until the high tide, still many hours away. “The yacht crew evacuated the two women on board by dinghy to the rescue boat as they were concerned about family at home. “The rescue boat delivered the women to a private jetty at Daley’s Pt. “The three men stayed with the yacht and after 2pm, some 13 hours later, they were able to extricate themselves on get on their way.” Press release, 18 Jul 2010 Ron Cole, Central Coast Marine Rescue

It’s official – David is excellent Member and former president of Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club Mr David Unger was named Official of the Year at Surf Life Saving NSW awards of excellence held in Sydney on July 24. The award comes on the back of winning the Central Coast Branch Official of the Year award for the past two years, according to Ocean Beach director of marketing and PR Mr Aaron Camp. “The award itself recognizes outstanding contributions to officiating at local, state and national surf sports carnivals,” Mr

Camp said. “Ocean Beach SLSC is the oldest surf club on the Central Coast and one of the strongest surf clubs in NSW across both Surf Lifesaving competition and patrols.” Mr Unger, who was recently elected as director of surf sports for Surf Life Saving Central Coast, said he was surprised by his win. “There is something for everyone in surf lifesaving, and being an ofﬁcial is a rewarding way to get involved,” Mr Unger said.

Best juggler in the world junior juggler. Cody performed a four-minute juggling act using balls, clubs and rings with no mistakes to take out the top honour. The Year 10 student trains up to three hours per day, seven days a week, and learnt many of his skills from his parents, former Stardust Circus performers. Cody was the ﬁrst Australian to win a junior scholarship to compete at the World Championship event.

Brisbane Water Secondary College student Cody Harrington has been named the world champion of juggling for his age after taking out the best junior juggler in Las Vegas on July 25. The 15-year-old competed against several of the world’s best young jugglers at the invitationonly World Juggling Federation’s sixth annual conference only to come out on top as the world’s best

Website, 29 Jul 2010 World Juggling Federation

Press release, 27 Jul 2010 Aaron Camp, Ocean Beach SLSC

Bunnies’ coach re-appointed The Umina Bunnies Rugby League Football Club head coach Marc Matthews has had his tenure for next year’s season. Club secretary Mr Ian Sonter said the local club was pleased to see the return of Mr Matthews.

“Marc, being a former Central Coast representative and Bunnies ﬁrst grade skipper, has laid extensive groundwork for next season as he has guided not only our young ﬁrst grade team but the whole club in this injury-plagued season,” Mr Sonter said. “Marc has overseen the rise of

numerous players from the junior teams to grade debuts this year. “His unbridled pride and passion about the Bunnies is well-known. “His coaching ability will see the Bunnies well prepared and very competitive in all grades for 2011.” Website, 26 Jul 2010 Ian Sonter, Umina Bunnies RLFC

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Charity night Umina Rugby League Football Club will host a charity fundraiser night for the Black Dog Institute’s ﬁght against depression. The charity night will take place at the Sporties at Woy Woy club from 7pm on Friday, August 13. “Tickets are $20 which includes a meal from the restaurant, a chance to bid on a great range of

auction items and the chance to win two NRL grand ﬁnal tickets for the best dressed costume. “Since August 13 will be Friday the 13th, we are encouraging all participants to dress up and come along to support a worthy cause. “It will be a great night for club members, supporters and their families to come and enjoy.” Email, 27 Jul 2010 Kevin Hulls, Umina RLFC

Rugby League golf day Woy Woy Rugby League Football Club will host its annual golf day at Everglades Country Club on Monday, August 16.

Life savers run third in Tower race A team of six life savers from Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club took out third place in the charity and community groups division of this year’s Sydney Tower race. The event took place on July 23, with six local surf club members tackling more than 1500 steps while raising funds for Surf Life Saving Australia. The team consisted of members from all aspects of surf lifesaving, and was led to the top well by Ocean Beach runners Jason

Tucker (11:32), Aaron Camp (12:51) and Alison Tucker (14:50). Lifesaving competitors Richard Grimmond, Mark Davis, and Central Coast lifesaver of the year Katie Dixon ﬁnished strongly, helping the team overcome some tough competition including representatives from the Canterbury Bulldogs. While the times of Camp and the Tucker’s would have placed them amongst the “elite” category runners, Jason Tucker summed up the feelings of most competitors, saying “you can’t train for this”.

The sentiment was echoed by team captain Richard Grimmond who said the event was “one of the toughest events to compete in”. “I was more anxious about this than skydiving from 14,000 feet,” Mr Grimmond said. Despite a few wobbly legs and some burning lungs, Mark Davis said the team “would be back” next year, and will hopefully improve a few places and take the title to Ocean Beach. Press release, 27 Jul 2010 Aaron Camp, Ocean Beach SLSC

Athletics events were postponed Woy Woy Public School has postponed a number of events at its annual athletics carnival due to bad weather. School principal Ms Ona Buckley said the weather was ﬁne for most of the morning at McEvoy Oval but turned bad. “Towards midday the skies turned dark and the heavens opened up,” Ms Buckley said. “It began to rain as most of the

track events were completed. “The only track events that weren’t really necessary were the ﬁnals of the 100m and the relays. “Due to the high quality of the facilities, the ﬁeld event of long jump was also held on the day. “The rain caught up with proceedings when nearly all the long jump events were completed. “The only event not completed was the 11-year girls.

“This will be completed on the school oval at a later date. “Some of the discus and shot put events were completed while Year 6 was at Canberra. “Those who were on the excursion will compete for those two events soon, weather permitting. “Ribbons will be distributed when all events are completed.” Newsletter, 27 Jul 2010 Ona Buckley, Woy Woy Public School

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Amanda wins sponsorship Woy Woy athlete Amanda Bartim is one of ﬁve local sportspeople to receive a grant sponsorship from the Central Coast Regional Organisation of Councils. The joint initiative of Gosford and Wyong Shire councils provides sponsorship to residents who have been selected by a national, state or regional body to participate in a recognised sporting or cultural event.

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Roosters play Eagles The Woy Woy Roosters played against the Erina Eagles at Woy Woy Oval on July 18. “Drew Neist got the Roosters scoring underway with a nice try from a kick, which was followed by first half tries to Tim Bovis, Ryan Drew and Shay Neist,” according to club president Geoff Staunton. “The Eagles scored three tries of their own to leave the Roosters clinging to a 20-14 lead. “The second half saw Adam Tippett and Aaron Hardman take control, laying on tries for Cheyne Hall, Matt Riddle and Alex Baxter, with Tippo scoring himself and kicking six goals. “While still outside the five, the 44-36 win gives the Woy Woy Roosters a platform to challenge for the finals over the next month. “Woy Woy reserve grade faced the competition leaders and gave a good account of themselves despite a 24-16 loss. “In a tight match, Peter Benham, Ryan Wallbank and Nick Farrell were try-scorers while Dane Budd, Shane Wilson and Marc Phillips were among the Roosters best players. “The Roosters slip outside the top three after the loss and face a tough match today against the

Hawks to regain their confidence.” Mr Staunton said, in the open age division, Erina had racked up 96 points in the previous week. “It was by no means one-way traffic though, with the Roosters playing solid football in the first half to trail 16 to eight,” Mr Staunton said. “With young Under-19s players, DJ Markham and Luke Murphy leading the way, Woy Woy kept plugging away before two late Erina tries blew the score out to 34-14. “Given the quality of the opposition and the weakened Roosters ranks, it was a game effort from the all the players. “The Under-19s led Erina 12-0 midway through the second half when an unfortunate injury to Erina’s half back Brett Davis halted proceedings with 25 minutes remaining in the second half. “Little play was left remaining when the lad was safely transferred to hospital. “In the abbreviated match, Mitch Manson was again outstanding, scoring a blistering solo try, and was joined by DJ Markham and James Murphy who both had great games.” Website, 26 Jul 2010 Geoff Staunton, Woy Woy Roosters RLFC

Rugby win to Woy Woy Woy Woy Rugby Union team defeated Warnervale in a high scoring game at Woongarah Field on July 24. Woy Woy ran out winners by 47 points to 24, according to Central Coast Rugby Union president Mr Larry Thomson. “Woy Woy was able to score seven tries to three and this was a good indication of the ﬂow of the game,” Mr Thomson said. “Dylan Francis had a great game for Woy Woy and he scored three tries, while their hooker Steve

Hopley was the best player on the paddock. “Warnervale put in one of their best performances of the season. “The whole team played well but none were better than Henry Pene and Jason Aho. “The win keeps Woy Woy in contention for a semi ﬁnal spot but they do have a tough run home in the ﬁnal four matches of the season.” Email, 25 Jul 2010 Larry Thomson, Central Coast Rugby Union

Grants for oval and cricket nets Woy Woy Public School has successfully applied for a $30,000 grant to upgrade and replace its cricket net and oval. The grant was given under the State Government’s Upgrade to School Sport Facilities project supporting sporting capital works in government schools across the state. School principal Ms Ona Buckley said: “This is a wonderful gain and exciting news for our school.

“Our storage containers sitting on the cricket net site will be moved into a new location at the end of our BER building project, when the old demountable classrooms that are no longer needed are taken away. “Negotiations, plans and quotes will need to be secured for the cricket net plus upgrade.” Ms Buckley said the school had until June next year to complete the upgrade project. Newsletter, 20 Jul 2010 Ona Buckley, Woy Woy Public School

Soccer loss Ettalong Public School boys’ soccer team were beaten 3-0 in a “valiant effort” against Empire Bay recently. They played in the second round

knockout soccer match against Empire Bay on July 23, according to principal Mr Colin Wallis. Newsletter, 27 Jul 2010 Colin Wallis, Ettalong Public School

Jessica qualifies for snowboard events Jessica Mensforth of Umina has qualiﬁed for the Interschools NSW State Snowsports Championships to be held in Thredbo later this month. The 15-year-old Central Coast Grammer School student competed successfully in the Northern NSW Interschool Snowsport Championships in Thredbo in early July ﬁnishing third in the Snowboard GS event and fourth in the Snowboard X. Jessica will return to Thredbo for the State title on August 26, with the hope of qualifying through to the National titles at Perisher in September. The Year 10 student has raced competitively for her school in the annual Interschools competition for the past three seasons competing at Northern NSW and State level each year and qualifying

for Nationals in 2008 where she gained a top 10 result. Jessica’s third placing in the NSW Northern division this year has been her best result since competing in the Interschools competition. The former Umina Public School student’s skill for snowboarding is improving rapidly and her time in her second run was the second fastest of all competing senior girls and was faster than many of the boys in division one (Years 11 to 12) and division two (Years 9 to 10), according to Jessica’s father Garry. “Our family are ‘snow tragics’ with Jessica taking up skiing at age eight before moving to snowboarding four years ago during a trip to New Zealand and has enjoyed it ever since,” Mr Mensforth said. “Jessica has lived at Umina since birth and is an active member

of both Umina and Ocean Beach surf clubs “She is not sure at this stage what she wants to do after graduating high school but is excited by the opportunities and challenges and would love to work in a job that encompasses the ocean and the environment. “Jessica enjoys snowboarding for the fresh mountain air, making fresh tracks in powder snow and riding with family and friends. “Our family is currently hosting an exchange student from Wales until the end of August and Jessica will travel to Wales in October and spend her last term at Llandovery College and return just in time for Christmas. “The exchange program is offered to qualifying Year 10 students through Central Coast Grammar School.” Email, 22 Jul 2010 Garry Mensforth, Umina

Warriors defeat injured Bunnies Decimated with injuries, round 14 saw the first grade Umina Bunnies go down to Northern Lakes 46 to four at Gumbuyah Oval on July 18. With the high tally of injuries, the first grade side had to rely on young players making their first grade debuts and Jake Harvey in only his second first grade match, according to club secretary Mr Ian Sonter. “This augurs well for our future as these young players gained experience to compete week in week out in the top grade,” Mr Sonter said. “The Bunnies took it to the opposition, showing that they were not going to be overawed. “Although trailing 20 to four at halftime, not one player conceded the game was lost and it was only late in the second half, due to further injury, that the Warriors ran

away comfortable winners 46 to four. “One can rest assured that the Warriors will have just as many bruises as we have after the battle. “Seventeen Umina players went into battle and 17 returned home heroic for their effort even though on the losing side.” Mr Sonter said Umina second grade showed the same commitment, having to call up three 17-year-olds from the Under19s just to have a reserve bench. “The Bunnies were right in the match at halftime trailing 20 to 12 as the match became an even more intense arm wrestle after the break,” Mr Sonter said. “The Bunnies matched the opposition defensively as no further points were scored. “Try as they might to overcome the deﬁcit, only last ditch defence

from the Warriors denied the Bunnies although a disallowed try to Nathan Shanks under the post would have made the ﬁnal 15 minutes interesting if it had been awarded. “Resolute pride and passion was evident in the Under-19s round 14 game. “Having only 15 players, the Bunnies took the initiative against the Warriors to lead 10 to four before an altercation saw two Bunnies dismissed. “Leaving only 11 men remaining on the ﬁeld for three quarters of the match, the team could have just gone through the motions but with a mixture of bone rattling defence and great attacking play, they outscored the opposition 30 to 16 in the remaining time to record a fantastic win 40 to 20.” Website, 21 Jul 2010 Ian Sonter, Umina Bunnies RLFC

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