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Katie Smith to stand for Labor Local solicitor Ms Katie Smith is the Labor Party’s new candidate for Gosford, following Ms Marie Andrews’ decision to stand down at the next state election.

The site at 276 Empire Bar Dr, Empre Bay where the substation will be built

Empire Bay substation work starts Energy Australia will start this week to build its Empire Bay substation.

Crews will begin installing fencing and signage around the site this week, as well as conduct site surveys and environmental inspections.

Preparation to build the new substation at Poole Close and Empire Bay Drive follows 12 months of community feedback and protest.

In its attempt to persuade the local community, Energy Australia held resident focus group meetings, three information display sessions and distributed over 2000 project newsletters to local homes and businesses.

Energy Australia claimed an environmental assessment confirmed the project would protect dedicated bushland zones and not increase the fire risk to the area.

However, last week Greens MP Dr John Kaye said: “In 2003 the proposed site was recognised by the Land and Environment Court for its environmental significance and a restriction was created on the permissible uses of the land.

“Energy Australia is acting in direct contravention to the court decision.

“The substation cannot be lawfully built on the Empire Bay site,” he said.

Dr Kaye said: “Approximately

20 threatened species forage on the site.

“It also provides habitat for the Regent Honeyeater which has recently been listed as a Critically Endangered Species under the Threatened Species Conservation Act. “Residents have offered a number of more appropriate locations that would not have such a destructive impact on the environment and the local community.

“They have been thoroughly ignored.

“The Minister has refused to intervene and the Coalition did not support the Greens’ motion in the NSW Upper House calling for the development of alternative sites for the new infrastructure.”

Energy Australia’s general manager engineering Mr Geoff Lilliss said the Review of Environmental Factors (REF) had been considered in the final design of the substation.

“This multi-million dollar project to improve reliability and help meet growing demand in the area will meet all planning requirements and will protect dedicated bushland zones on the site,” Mr Lilliss said.

“We recently extended the period for comment on the draft Review of Environmental Factors to allow residents more time to respond to the proposed project.

“We’ve made some adjustments

to the project including modifications to the design and external finish of the substation building.

“Our landscape plan will include a significant number of new plantings around the new substation buildings and will also preserve and enhance the site’s bush regeneration area.

“The new substation will also include fire-rated walls and doors and construction materials as part of our commitment to safety.

“We’ve drawn on expert opinions on flora and fauna, bushfire risks, noise and electromagnetic fields to make sure this project is safe and secure.”

According to Mr Lilliss, about 25 kilometres of new power lines will be installed underground, with only three kilometres being installed overhead.

Building work is expected to begin in January with new electrical equipment scheduled to be installed in the new substation next September.

The Empire Bay substation is expected to supply about 6000 homes and businesses between Empire Bay to Killcare from early 2013.

Media Release, 2 Dec 2010 Kylie Yates, Energy Australia Media Release, 3 Dec 2010 John Kaye, NSW Greens

Ms Smith has been a member of the Labor party for over a decade and currently runs her own legal practice in Umina.

“I’m proud to have lived in the area for 26 years and, if elected as Member for Gosford, I will have a strong local voice,” said Ms Smith.

“It’s an absolute honour to represent the Australian Labour Party in our area as Labor’s new candidate for Gosford,” she said.

Ms Smith said she believed there were a number of issues that would demand attention at the next election and beyond, including transport, the environment, creating local jobs and the need for better health services.

“As a local solicitor and commuter, I have firsthand knowledge of the issues that matter to locals,” Ms Smith said.

“A priority for our area is ensuring residents have access to jobs close to home, as well as giving jobseekers the skills and

training they need to secure quality jobs into the future.

“The availability of quality health services for people on the Coast is also a growing issue particularly with our growing and ageing population and as a community we need to make sure Gosford and the Peninsula gets its fair share.”

Ms Smith paid tribute to retiring Member for Gosford Ms Andrews, praising her record of delivery for the local community since elected over 16 years ago.

“Marie has been a wonderful Member for Gosford.

“She stood up for the Central Coast when it really mattered and for that we should be thankful,” said Ms Smith.

“I’d like the chance to keep doing that for local residents.

“I want people in our area to know they can raise their concerns and ideas with me, and I’ll work hard to act on them.

“I want to do my best for the people of Gosford and I look forward to working with the community to make our area an even better place to live.”

Media Release, 29 Nov 2010 Katie Smith, Australian Labor Party

Council approves plans Gosford Council has reviewed its earlier decision to reject plans for the redevelopment of the Umina Mall shopping centre at the corner of Lone Pine Ave and Ocean Beach Rd. Council has accepted the proposal in a rescission motion after the developer, SJH Planning and Design, reapplied proposing to include the unnamed laneway behind the centre in the development, resulting in the closure of the lane.

The application was approved with a deferred commencement requirement for the laneway to be closed before work on the centre can begin.

The application was originally rejected due to concern that delivery vehicles reversing in the laneway behind the centre could

be dangerous to pedestrians and other motorists.

Residents will continue to have rear access to their homes via the far end of the laneway.

Council’s principal building surveyor Mr Gary Lofts said the start of construction depended on when Council and the Department of Lands closed the laneway.

“You could do it in six months but it might take two years,” said Mr Lofts.

Before the lanes can be closed council must apply to the Land and Property Management Authority under the Roads Act. “We want to see this development go ahead.

“We think it’s something that the Peninsula needs,” he said.

Council agenda NM.22, 9 Nov 2010 Kaitlin Watts, 30 Nov 2010 Interviewee: Gary Lofts

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Street festival planned for Umina The Umina District Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 2010 Umina Beach Street Festival on Saturday, December 11, on West St, Umina.

The festival will be offering live music and entertainment, carnival rides and games, markets and food stalls and a pie eating competition from 10am to 3pm, according to Chamber president Ms Sharon Martin.

Carols will start on the Umina oval at 7.30pm, followed by live

performances, carnival rides, live music from the Gosford Brass Band and a visit from Santa.

Ms Martin says the festival was aimed at celebrating the closeness of the community.

“Last year’s festival brought a sense of community back to the area, drawing a daytime crowd of over 5000 people to West St and a further 2000 people to the carols in the park,” said Ms Martin.

Kaitlin Watts, 1 Dec 2010 Interviewee: Sharon Martin

Pearl Beach president, David Denton with Member for Gosford, Marie Andrews and mayor Cr Laurie Maher

Rock pool re-opened Crowds gathered at the Pearl Beach ocean rock pool on Sunday, November 28, to celebrate its re-opening.

The pool was closed in August for major repairs and renovation, funded in part by community donations of $80,000 raised by the people of Pearl Beach over 18 months.

The rest of the estimated construction cost of $250,000 was paid by the Council.

The event was held from 9am with mayor Cr Laurie Maher and Member for Gosford Ms Marie Andrews, patron of the pool fundraising project, both attending.

“Swimming races were supervised by members of the Umina Blue Swimmers while live music and a sausage sizzle

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Pearl Beach Progress Association president Mr David Denton welcomed the crowd, and recognised past president Mr Rod Craig and former mayor Cr Chris Holstein, for their support.

Cr Maher who officially opened the pool and congratulated the local community for their successful fundraising endeavours.

Ms Andrews also congratulated the community and reflected on the spirit and ongoing unity that residents of Pearl Beach enjoyed.

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The group held the inaugural Woytopia Festival this year as the Peninsula’s sustainable living festival, featuring music, dance, children’s entertainment, an ecomarket and talks, workshops and movies on environmental topics.

“The first Woytopia festival last month was a great success and

we would love to make it an annual event, but to do that we urgently need some new faces to join the organising committee for 2011,” president Mr Mark Mann said.

“It’s a great opportunity to contribute towards something creative and exciting on the Peninsula.”

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“Busways strives to create an efficient and effective network and takes a range of factors into consideration,” said Busways information manager Mr David Collins.

“During November and December last year, an extensive consultation program was undertaken and residents were given the opportunity to comment on the proposed new bus routes,” said Mr Collins.

“These responses formed the basis of the new bus network that was decided in consultation with Transport NSW. “Beach Street was selected as a key location for a bus service to ensure all residents in the

area were within an acceptable walking distance of a bus route, as specified in Transport NSW’s Service Planning Guidelines,” he said.

“The bus route travelling down Beach Street has been implemented to provide an improved service that is direct and frequent with more buses operating during the evening and on weekends to benefit residents.”

Mr Collins said changes will not be made to the route.

However, he said services were regularly reviewed and feedback and requests relating to the matter have been logged for consideration.

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Council may proceed with recovery facility Council staff are recommending that a resource recovery facility be built at the old Bulls Hill Quarry site in Woy Woy Rd to prolong the life of Woy Woy tip.

Councillors will discuss the proposal at their meeting tomorrow night, Tuesday, December 7.

The recovery facility would be used to process and recycle green waste and construction and demolition material transferred from Woy Woy tip.

Staff believe the old quarry is the most suitable site due to it being clear of residential areas, having previously been cleared for quarrying and having convenient main road access.

The Bulls Hill Quarry has been mooted since 1983 as a potential site for solid waste disposal.

Council staff currently estimate the remaining life of the existing Woy Woy to be 22 years.

If approved by Council, a planning proposal will be submitted to the Department of Planning.

Council Agenda ENV.73, 7 Dec 2010

Waste water plant to be upgraded Woy Woy’s Wastewater Plant in Nagari Rd will be upgraded to improve odour control and operational efficiency.

Council staff will recommend a tender be accepted at the council meeting this Tuesday, December 7.

The proposed works include the replacement of two existing raked bar screens and handling equipment, replacement of existing stop boards with penstocks and associated electrical works.

The NSW Public Works Department invited tenders for

the design, supply, installation, commissioning and handover of the Inlet Works upgrade.

Council will spend a total of $35 million in the capital upgrades and enhancements on Woy Woy and Kincumber wastewater treatment plants to improve operational performance and reliability.

The works will ensure that Council complies with a Pollution reduction Program (PRP) set by the NSW Environment Protection Authority under the Environmental Protection License for Council’s wastewater system.

Council Agenda WAT.29, 7 Dec 2010

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Council moves on boating facilities Gosford Council staff are liaising with residents of St Huberts Island to ensure the boating facilities within the canals on the Island are authorised and have been approved by Council, councillors have been told.

Seven of the 46 pontoons and walkways on St Huberts Island are

subject to deferred development consents and five facility owners of the 46 facilities had provided written or verbal undertakings to submit development applications for facilities by the end of November.

Reports concerning unauthorized boating facilities have been continuously received

by Council, according to a council

staff report.

The report stated that, in 2008, 16 property owners failed to act on Council’s requests that they submit a development application.

This has resulted in the follow up action, but no legal proceedings have yet been taken.

Council Agenda ENV.81, 7 Dec 2010

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Shop sells for $700,000 An Ettalong shop has sold at auction for $700,000 on Friday, November 5.

Council damaged heritage, committee member claims A member of Gosford Council’s heritage committee Ms Kay Williams of Pearl Beach has claimed that a section of the Old Pearl Beach Rd has been destroyed by works on Mt Ettalong Rd at Mt Ettalong.

She said the old road was listed as a local heritage item.

Ms Williams said that, despite claims to the contrary, the heritage road was under the main road and as a result was destroyed by the works.

“The new wall is not ‘along the edge of the embankment’ but extends on top of the road below,” said Ms Williams in a letter to Cr Peter Freewater on November 6.

Gosford Council’s engineering services manager Mr John Cragg said that no development consent was required for the retaining wall as the works involved improvement to a main road.

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The auction for the premises occupied by Mediterranean Seafood had a total of four registered bidders with 24 bids.

The LJ Hooker auction was well attended with about 16 people in the room.

The owners were pleased with the price they received for the take away, having set a reserve at $700,000.

The tenant has the option to continue running the takeaway for an additional six to seven years.

The store was bought by Sydney business investors who have recently sold a takeaway in Booker Bay. Work on the retaining wall on Mt Ettalong Rd at Mt Ettalong destroyed a section of Old Pearl Beach Rd, according to Ms Williams

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but because no consent was required such a statement was not prepared.

The works did require an environmental assessment, he said.

This was prepared by external consultant Robert Payne of Ecological Surveys and Management, who considered potential impacts on the heritage item, according to Mr Cragg.

However, according to Ms Williams, Mr Payne was not asked to take heritage listing into consideration and there was no mention of awareness of the heritage listed road in his report.

Old Pearl Beach Rd is listed as a local heritage item on Schedule eight of the Gosford Planning Scheme Ordinance for its historic and social significance as a portion of the early access road to Pearl beach as well as being scientifically significant for its potential for research and education, providing an example of road construction methods of the 1920s.

Email, 17 Nov 2010 Kay Williams, Heritage Committee Letter, 4 November 2010 John Cragg, Gosford Council

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Broken down boats are rescued Volunteer Marine Rescue Central Coast has rescued two broken down vessels on Friday, November 26.

The approved site for the second electrical substation in Woy Woy.

Substation approved Gosford Council has approved the installation of a second electrical substation in the Swancott Centre carpark, opposite Woy Woy railway station.

The substation is required to provide power to the new

commuter car park, according to a report prepared by council staff.

The report states that the construction of the substation will not impact council’s financial position as the transport authority will be responsible for council’s costs.

Council will provide the land for

the substation and will create an easement of 5.2m by 4.5m to allow maintenance by Energy Australia.

Council will not receive compensation from Energy Australia.

Council Agenda COR.126, 23 Nov 2010

The woman was pulled over as part of Operation Maintain at 2:55am for a roadside breath analysis, where she recorded a 0.147 reading.

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Lantern parade is planned Next year’s Australia Day Lantern Parade in Woy Woy will have the theme Lighting the Flame of Community Spirit.

“We will be holding two group lantern-making workshops in Gosford on December 18 and 19 for people to learn the simple process of lantern making,” said Peninsula Australia Day Committee member Mr Darren Maxwell.

Members of the community groups are being invited to be part of the Australia Day Lantern Parade.

Three members from each community group can be nominated

on-line via www.peninsulaozday. com to carry the lead lantern.

The winner will be selected by the Australia Day committee and will be present on stage during the fire lighting ceremony.

They will then lead the 2011 Lantern Parade.

The lantern parade will end with a fireworks display and music simulcast by Star FM 104.5.

The parade will be held on the Woy Woy waterfront on January 26, from 7.30pm to 9.30pm.

Media Release, 2 Dec 2010 Darren Maxwell, Peninsula Australia Day committee.

The woman was charged and her licence suspended.

She will appear in Parramatta Local Court on December 13.

Kaitlin Watts, 2 Dec 2010 Ins. Glynis Cameron, the Hills LAC

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Donation for food processor Mary Mac’s Place has received a donation of $5500 from a national supermarket program.

Drinking charge A 22-year-old woman with a Provisional 1 licence from Umina was charged with high range drink driving on Windsor Rd, Rouse Hill, on Saturday, November 27.

The radio base was first alerted around 1:30pm of a vessel with three Asian men in trouble just south of Lion Island.

The on-call rescue boat crew, skipper Ted Leeson and Richard Manning, were despatched in Central Coast Lifeboat to assist.

After a long search, the crew found the men near Flint and Steel, a long way west of their reported location.

The men could not start the engine of their 17ft vessel and were towed to calmer conditions at Patonga where a jump start was attempted without success.

Arrangements were made for a

Water Police vessel to undertake a tow to the required location at Bobbin Head.

While waiting for the police to arrive, the crew were assigned a second task by the base radio operators.

Once the first vessel was handed over, they were to assist another vessel, a 13 ft tinnie with engine failure said to be between Ettalong and Lion Island.

After another long search, at around 5pm, this vessel was located 100m off Pearl Beach.

The two men from Katoomba needed a tow to Brooklyn.

They were dropped off at the Parsley Bay Ramp.

Specifically, the money will be used to purchase a commercial grade food processor and a food mixer as well as minor building works to extract heat generated by an existing freezer.

Mary Mac’s Place project officer Ms Christine Burge said that the support of Woolworths would allow Mary Mac’s Place to continue to

provide a nutritious lunchtime meal to the disadvantaged.

Ms Burge said that, although media reports suggested economic conditions were easing, “there is an increasing number of people in our community doing it tough”.

During September, an average of 90 meals were prepared each week day, an increase from the average of 79 meals each day at the same time last year.

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Not so clever any more My special end of year message to all parties, including the “neither preferreds”: Australia was once referred to as the Clever Country.

Not so now.

The current not-clever-country, our Australia, is now a limping, broken Third World standard in educational systems.

With inadequate tax money going unevenly and unfairly to schools, it is a disgrace for the government from Julia and all bureaucrats below her.

Rewarding high standards of teaching in the pay packet is necessary, as is quality grading by talent and dedication, not just the years.

Students today are told their parents have “no rights” and this is undermining family values and

Forum should be stopped immediately.

It is the child that has restricted rights and must earn more through due diligence, guidance and training.

With an efficient “no truanting” policy and with children currently roaming the streets everywhere during school times in huge numbers, we are allowing a scandalous decline in the standards of this country’s educated populations by bureaucratic sloth.

We are fast slipping back to below Third World standards and we are in grave need of a highlyeducated population.

Financial reward applies to good teachers who must be so hurt and insulted by the lack of respect demonstrated continuously by truants.

Increase numbers of trained workers in both fields, bring back zero tolerance for non-attendance in schools and deploy truant officers to every school.

Two strikes and the miscreants are placed in a government run boarding school with a boot camp approach.

The parent-carer should be fined as well as the school.

This would also apply to kids caught damaging public spaces, such as through graffiti.

Conscription for all must be introduced again.

It is imperative for our country.

It is not a popular political subject, but there will be a prize to that party with the vision to make it happen.

Letter, 3 Dec 2010 Zoe Russell, Umina

Unwanted bus stop is mistake 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

Whilst the new bus timetables leave a lot to be desired (and a lot left standing without transport), having a bus stop where it is of little use and isn’t wanted is just another typical Gosford boo boo.

Bushcare in the area is difficult enough, as I can testify, being one of the first bands that worked hard in the early 1980s to convince the local council that we simply wanted to care for the bush, not run the council.

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I lift my hat to those early Bushcare pioneer warriors, the late Jane Young, Marigold Lawrence, Joan Doney, Andrew Sourry, Maisie Hillsmith, Lola Vescey, Peter Clifford, and the small army of loyal bush regenerators faithfully following the Bradley sisters system of just how to do it.

Bushcare and Catchment Management has evolved a long way since those days.

And now a hardworking volunteer Bushcare group not only continue to fight ignorance of the natural environment but unwanted bus stops and potential vandalism as well.

Letter, 26 Nov 2010 Zoe Russell, Umina

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The auditors have confirmed that the value of ratepayer’s investment in $86 million of US housing debt cannot be determined.

As the price of US housing continues to fall, buckle in for a rocky ride.

The good news is that no one at Gosford Council has lost their job or been reprimanded.

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Chris “we haven’t lost a cent” Holstein will be our new local Member.

Isn’t life grand, when you are accountable to no-one?

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Bringing back great memories I’m writing to say how much I enjoy reading Fred Landman’s contributions.

I can relate to most things he talks about as I have lived here most of my life.

They certainly bring back some great memories.

We certainly didn’t get bored and didn’t have to have liquor to make it a great party or a good night out.

The “Apesc Balls” were the big nights out every year.

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It’s just the thing my husband and I look for when we get your paper, as I’m 70 now.

All the things he talks about make me feel young again.

Keep it up Fred. We love it.

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Premier Keneally’s Joan of Arc f ght is for some sort of a political future. It has nothing at all to do with undoing the damage of 16 years of Labor’s political sins against the people!

Voters may well desire to have confidence in government, but they will never achieve that while they continue to cast a quick above the line vote, then walk away from their politicians for the next three or four years and leave them to do whatever!

For too long, the two parties not much preferred have taken turns urinating on our backs and telling us it is raining.

Until all of us start to actively challenge all elected representatives, and party members for that matter, at every opportunity.

Party politicians will continue to be told how and when to toe the party line!

It is up to every one of us to go after our local politicians.

Make it clear what you want them to say on the floor of Parliament or in local council.

I am shocked to discover that the tabling of a petition in our Parliament by an MP, is no longer accompanied with a speech in support of the people’s important petition.

What is the point of collecting several thousand signatures on a petition if it is tabled without a speech or should that be a representation which goes on the public record in Hansard which can be quoted?

I believe we the people have the power to shake the base of politics!

We must reassert our authority and we can only do that by resolving to withdraw our mandate the moment politicians, as individuals or collectively, abuse that special trust which we place with them every time we vote.

It is way past time to re-train all of our elected representatives.

They are obligated to follow our directions and not those of the so called faceless men.

All politicians are obligated to the very people who voted them into Parliament.

It is not rocket science, we the peoples give them our votes in trust with a legitimate expectation that they will do as we direct.

There is an election coming up in March.

Every person who nominates is asking the people to consider the nominee’s fitness to represent us, to consider the nominee’s personal values, which we expect them to take into government.

From the highest office of Premier to the newest independent, on polling day, they are all equal in the court of public opinion.

We have always been in a position to consider what we know and balance that knowledge with what we believe and desire.

After more than ten years of very publicly seeking assistance from more politicians and bureaucrats than I could count, I have come to believe a politician’s personal values carry the most weight when they seek our vote.

I write this because the clear lack of any evidence of honourable, personal, values, is why the allegations I have published continue to be ignored by officials, politicians and even ridiculed by main stream media, for well over ten years.

Certainly, our Ministers can and do exercise their Ministerial prerogative to

do nothing, which prompts me to point out that, as a collective, our Parliament/ government continues to accommodate systemic corruption, or as I put it, political sins against the people.

I spend a lot of time putting information in front of the grass roots community, because it would be a shame if there are people, other than dead wood politicians, and their hangers on, continuing to claim no one knows what I am on about.

There are a lot of politicians with main stream media supporters telling you what they think are the important issues going into the March election.

Where I am different; I have published allegations of systemic corruption and ask why nothing is being done.

I have told you, my important readers, that I have evidence that Gosford City Council misled the coroner.

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News

Fire put out The fire brigade was called to a house fire in Woy Woy at 7:40am on Monday, November 29, after the occupants of the house noticed smoke billowing from the laundry.

to the laundry and no-one was injured.

An inspection of the laundry concluded that the fire most likely originated from a faulty washing machine.

Kaitlin Watts, 29 Nov 2010 Nigel Webber, Brisbane Water LAC

The fire was extinguished.

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The Bays brigade seeks daytime firies The Bays Rural Fire Brigade is looking for local retirees, part time workers or selfemployed persons to become daytime crewmembers.

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“Gosford Rural Fire Service has especially asked The Bays Rural Fire Brigade to attempt to establish a daytime crew,” he said.

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The brigade is hoping that training can begin as soon as possible so it can be completed early next year.

Training consists of both theory and practical learning.

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Barbecue at Centrelink A free barbecue was held at Ettalong Centrelink on Friday, November 26, to celebrate Social Inclusion Week.

Organisers aimed to encourage residents improve their reading and writing skills, with TAFE and the Mingaletta Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation

providing information about literacy and numeracy programs.

Centrelink manager Ms Alieta Karaitiana said: “Difficulties with reading and writing can be very isolating for many people in the community.

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Club staff show support for charity Staff at Ettalong Beach Club have shown their support for charities through a number of fundraising activities over recent months.

Bill and Pauline Sharrock

New pastor for community church Hardys Bay Community Church has a new pastor, Mr Bill Sharrock, who has been involved in ministry for 15 years in Victoria before moving to the Central Coast with wife Pauline just a month ago.

Mr Sharrock grew up on a farm in the Western District of Victoria

and spent some time wool classing and working in rock quarries before entering the ministry with the Churches of Christ.

“Bill is challenged by the responsibility that ours is now the only church within the Wagstaffe, Hardys Bay and Killcare area,” said church committee member Ms Sharyn Teasdale.

“Yet at the same time, he is also thrilled by the opportunities that this presents.

“This is truly a community family church with the congregation consisting of various denominations, which bring diversity and vibrancy to it.”

Email, 23 Nov 2010 Sharyn Teasdale, HBCC

Remembrance at Christmas Ettalong Baptist Church will be holding a remembrance service, providing an occasion to remember loved ones at Christmas time.

Acknowledging the pain and sadness many people experience

as Christmas approaches, this service will give the opportunity to find peace in the midst of hurt and grief, according to the Reverend David Gilchrist.

The service will be held at 10am on Thursday, December 23, at Ettalong Baptist Church and will be

followed by morning tea.

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The club’s most recent fundraising project was for the Movember campaign where they raised $4000 for men’s health.

“The male staff were given their instructions by team captain Nathan McColm and set up an online donation fund, also placing donation cans in the club and other venues,” said general manager Ms Melissa Hamilton.

“They conducted a major raffle over the past few weeks which was hugely successful.

“All male operation and catering staff got behind the cause.

“Dion White was the stand-out winner after day two. His ambition of turning into Magnum PI was achieved.

“The boys did an excellent job in raising a total of $3305 during the month.

“The club has also pledged to donate and take their total to $4000,” she said.

Earlier, the Club raised $30,510 for cancer through the club’s nomination of Ms Scarlett Napier in the Brisbane Water Oyster Queen competition.

Ms Hamilton said she was proud of Ms Napier and the staff who worked tirelessly to raise the money.

“My managers and I were very impressed to see Scarlett, our youngest employee, devote so much time and commitment in her endeavour to raise funds for the Cancer Council NSW. ‘The aim of the Oyster Queen segment is to encourage and promote young girls’ public speaking and self-esteem.

“I think Scarlett has certainly achieved this, it being very evident

in her dealings with customers,” said Ms Hamilton.

Ms Napier was awarded the title of Miss Charity Queen for the most money raised and has set the record in the 10-year history of the festival.

“Every weekend there would be various raffles run with late night barbecues.

“The busy crowds at the end of the night often resulted in friends of Scarlett’s family jumping on the barbecue to help.”

The club held a Girls Night In, with 170 women attending a Pink in Our City themed night.

“Other activities Scarlett conducted included a boat cruise, Darby Day at Rose Hill Races, gold coin days, bingo nights, donation cans around the Peninsula and pamper packs for Melbourne Cup. “For each of our large functions held at the Club, raffles were appropriate to the age or gender present,” said Ms Hamilton.

The raffles alone raised $14,500.

“Scarlett could not believe the generosity of people over the three months.

“Scarlett and her peers were quite alarmed at how many people breast cancer had affected.

“She said you would generally get a couple of people each day state that a friend or family member had had it,” said Ms Hamilton.

“As the general manager, I feel very proud to be at the helm of a team who have shown such dedication in raising money for breast cancer and men’s health over the past four months.”

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History

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My grandmother was frantic when he died and of course had to sell the farm and livestock, I suppose including Romeo.

I loved staying with my grandfather and grandmother in

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He lost his first farm in Canberra due to floods in 1913.

I remember him as very kind and loving.

He built the first wireless in Woy Woy, the first I ever heard.

Online Submission, 15 Nov 2010 Cecily Dynes, Federal NSW

Pool dates from 1926 The Pearl Beach rock pool has been restored and is now open to the public again, after a community fundraising effort made the restoration possible.

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Health

PCYC supports White Ribbon Day Umina Beach PCYC sold white ribbons and wristbands on White Ribbon Day, Thursday, November 25.

White Ribbon Day is aimed at raising awareness about violence against women in our community.

“One in three Australian women will be a victim of physical or sexual violence in her lifetime,” said PCYC chief Mr Chris Gardiner.

“This could be your mother, sister, daughter or friend, so by supporting your local PCYC, you

will be joining us on the path for prevention and change.”

“The NSW Police Force is a strong supporter of White Ribbon Day,” said Superintendent Allan Harding.

“As a frontline Officer, I know only too well the problem of violence against women and the impact it has on our community.

“I think this in an important initiative and I am proud to be associated with it” he said.

Media Release 15 Nov 2010 Allison Carpenter, PCYC

Christmas giving trees erected Joyce Whiteside, Joan Swain and Janice Spillane

Fete raises $2500 for equipment Residents of Woy Woy Community Aged Care have raised $2500 for the purchase of equipment at a fete on Saturday, November 27.

The fete was held in the car park of Woy Woy Community Aged Care and residents sold homemade wares including crafts, pot plants and baked goods.

Donations of saleable items from friends, family, volunteers and

staff were also welcomed.

“It was a lovely sunny day and the sausage sizzle provided by Woy Woy Rotary Club was popular as were the Devonshire Teas,” said chief executive officer Ms Jennifer Eddy.

“The fete was well attended with many old friends, supporters and community groups and locals keen to pick up a bargain.

“Some just made a donation,”

she said.

“Residents were delighted to greet Member for Gosford Ms Marie Andrews who called in.

“Residents in the hostel and nursing home are putting together a list to decide how the proceeds will be spent.”

Email, 3 Dec 2010 Jennifer Eddy, Woy Woy Community Aged Care

Riding for multiple sclerosis Local real estate agent Mr Adam Gilbert has joined local solicitor Mr Michael Seton on the 2010 MS Sydney to the Gong ride on Sunday, November 7.

Mr Gilbert, Mr Seton and the Peninsula Law team raised $6205 toward the cause and all managed to complete the 90km course.

Run annually, the bicycle ride raises awareness and much needed funds for people affected

by multiple sclerosis, a disease of the central nervous system affecting more than 20,000 Australians.

Christmas giving trees have been erected at Ettalong and Woy Woy for the lead-up to Christmas.

One has been erected at the Ettalong Markets by stallholders to provide the public with a space to leave gifts that will be donated to charities.

The charities will include the Woy Woy Women’s Refuge and the Men’s Prison Ministries.

The tree was opened to the public on Saturday, December 4.

The tree at Woy Woy has been erected at the KMart store, with all gifts donated at the store being distributed by the Salvation Army.

The Wishing Tree Appeal was launched at Woy Woy on Tuesday, November 16.

In the first two weeks, a total of 110 gifts had been donated.

“This appeal focuses on helping people in need at Christmas time,” said Kmart store manager Mr David Ison.

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Education

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by Candlelight Woy Woy Public School will be holding Carols by Candlelight on Monday, December 13, as part of its fundraising for fixed playground equipment at the

school.

The event will be held at Woy Woy Public School from 6pm with a sausage sizzle available.

A raffle will also be running with glow sticks and glow candles available for sale.

The school is the only school on the Peninsula that does not have fixed playground equipment.

Newsletter, 30 Nov 2010 Ona Buckley, Woy Woy Public School

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Association of NSW. Ms Ros Parker has been involved with the school’s canteen for the past 35 years.

Ms Parker has continued to be involved as treasurer, maintaining the canteen’s books long after her

The Brisbane Water Secondary College and Religions Education Ministries are combining to present Carols at the College on Tuesday, December 14.

The carols will start at 6pm in the auditorium of the Woy Woy Campus in Edward St, Woy Woy. Music is being provided by

Woy Woy South volunteer wins A Woy Woy South Public School canteen volunteer has been awarded the Canteen Volunteer of the Year Committee Member Award presented by the Healthy Kids School Canteen

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Election of leaders The Pretty Beach Public School held its election of the 2011 school leaders in the week of November 22.

Umina Public School student Charlotte Holland has won first prize in the Marie Andrews’ 2010 Christmas Card Competition.

The 18 candidates each gave a speech and five Year 4 Kookaburra girls nominated for house captain or vice-captain.

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The leaders will be announced at the presentation night on Thursday, December 9.

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Students from Umina, Gosford East, Gosford, Chertsey, Point Clare, Central Mangrove, and Somersby Public Schools and St John the Baptist Primary School in the Gosford Electorate all entered the competition to design the artwork for he Member for Gosford’s 2010 Christmas card.

Over 150 entries were received, with Charlotte’s design winning the major prize of $300 for her school and a $50 Australian Geographic voucher for herself.

“Charlotte’s artwork has been proudly printed on the front of my Christmas card for this year,” Ms Andrews said.

“There were so many creative entries that it was hard to choose a winner.

“I would like to thank all the students that took part and for the effort that they put into their artwork.”

A number of students received a highly commended certificate and a $20 gift voucher including Lachlan McLeod also from Umina Public School.

All students who entered the competition will receive participation certificates from Ms Andrews.

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Out and About Dog walks inspired children’s books Taking his dog for a walk along Ocean Beach has led Umina graphic designer Mr Barry Parker to write a number children’s books.

“It was the antics of my blue healer and the way she interacted

with other dogs that started getting me thinking about a story,” said Mr Parker.

He has released Pepper Gets Lost, the first of a series of illustrated fictional books about Pepper, the naughty cattle dog.

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Mr Parker said Peninsula residents would, “no doubt, recognise familiar places and wildlife as they explore Ocean Beach through Pepper’s adventures”.

He said that Pepper was named after his own dog.

“Pepper is actually a female in real life and the character is a male.”

“I have owned Pepper from six weeks old in 2002.

“At the time, I worked from home and Pepper would sleep by my feet for most of my working day.

“After 16 weeks, I was able to start walking her at the beach.

“Pepper loved the beach.

“She chased seagulls, got covered in sand, sniffed bums (human and dog) and made some friends.

“There was Monty (a Jack Russel), Nudge (a Border Collie) and Kelly (a kelpie).

“It was at the beach watching the antics of these dogs that I became inspired to write a book about Pepper.

“The other inspiration came from where we live.

“Being surrounded by National Park, we regularly see a lot of native wildlife.

“Originally from England, I don’t take a lot of the Australian wildlife around for granted and I notice a lot of things around me.

“A story started to evolve in my head and I then began to write Pepper Gets Lost.

“I started work on the Adventures

of Pepper the Naughty Cattle Dog in 2002 and worked tirelessly on developing the characters and creating the style of illustration until I was completely satisfied with it.

“I wrote and illustrated Pepper and Charlie, a younger kid’s picture book in 2006 for a Christmas gift to my nieces.

“Pepper and Charlie will be released after Pepper Gets Lost.

“After completing all the illustrations for Pepper Gets Lost, market research, business and marketing plans and support from the NSW Government, I have been finally able to launch The Adventures of Pepper, the Naughty Cattle Dog. “My aim is to make Pepper the most famous Australian cattle dog in the world.”

Media Release, website, 24 Nov 2010 Barry Parker, Umina

Christmas Carol Celebration Sunday 19th December from 5:30pm for a free BBQ and family fun Carols commence at 7.30pm

Remembrance Service

Thursday 23rd December, 10am to help with managing grief at Christmas - Acknowledging the pain and sadness many people experience as Christmas approaches, this service will give the opportunity to find peace in the midst of hurt and grief.

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Tuesdays to Sundays & Public Holidays 5 to 10pm Home deliveries 5 to 8.30pm

Staff at Bakers Delight Umina and Woy Woy wish their customers a Merry Christmas.

Drop in and purchase a box of fruit mince or lemon tarts (6 pk) and go into the draw to win a christmas hamper Woy Woy, Shop 40 Deepwater Plaza - Umina, 295 West St

Standard noticed Ettalong Beach Arts and Crafts Christmas exhibition was held on the weekend of November 27 and 28 at the Peninsula Community Centre.

“Many of the large crowd that passed through commented on the high standard of the students’ work and the beauty of the quilts displayed,” said organiser Marg O’Connell.

“Quite a lot of interest in joining the various classes next year was expressed by people after seeing the work done by the potters, quilters, artists and jewellers,” said Ms O’Connell.

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Directory

Peninsula jhale@tac.com.au; Community Endeavour View Club Centre (256c) Animal Welfare (254) Cnr Ocean Beach Rd & League (ADS) 1st Mon ea month McMasters Rd Woy Woy is a not-for-profit Woy Woy Leagues Club Child Care - Before & organisation giving aid 10.30am 4344 3825 After School, Vacation, and financial assistance to Family, Day & Occasional sick and injured animals Fellowship of First Children, Teenagers andfinding homes for Fleeters (259c) & Adults - Dance, surrendered dogs.

Create a greater Singing, Guitar, Drama, Meetings 2nd Tues ea awareness of the part Music, Physie, Karate, month, Spike Milligan played by those pioneers Belly Dancing and Room Woy Woy Library, who arrived in Sydney with muliticultural support 10am. the fi rst fl eet.

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Adults - Bridge, Yoga, Wildlife Animal Hardys Bay Residents Cake Decorating, Rescue and Care Group (271c) Zumba, Scrabble, Weight Society (ARC) (258) Working for a positive & Watchers, Boot Scooting, Rescues and cares for Healthy Environment in our Song Writing, Community native wildlife in distress.

Community College, free tax help, Post www.wildlife-arc.org.au allanbw@bigpond.com & Pre Natal Exercises.

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4325 0666 St, Umina arc@wildlife-arc.org.au Over 55’s - Social 10.30am Open to senior Outings, Oil Painting, Art members of Woy Woy/ Multicraft, Needlework, Umina Community Ettalong Beach Art & Bushwalking, Stroke Club, Program includes: Gentle Crafts Centre (256) History, Tai Chi, U3A, exercises, quizzes, games, Adult Classes in Patchwork Scrabble, Arthritis Assoc, social activities, guest & Quilting, Pottery, Folk Gentle Exercise, Free speakers, entertainment Art, Silk Dyeing, Oils, Seniors Internet Kiosk, and occasional bus trips Acrylics, Pastels, Drawing, Discussion Groups.

4341 0698 Watercolour, Silvercraft Function & Meeting and Children’s Art & Rooms for 2 to 500, Northern Settlement Pottery Classes catering facilities avail.

Services (257) 4341 8344 See www.pccinc.com.au Provides socialisation for info@ebacc.com.au 4341 9333 migrants. Volunteers assist with home visits, shopping Central Coast Ettalong 50+ Leisure and social days. Clients Art Society (257) & Learning Centre (262) from all over the world (formerly Ettalong Senior Citizens Centre) Meets for lectures, enjoy time together. Every Mon to Fri demonstrations and Thur Peninsula Community Cards, Computer Lessons, discussion. Weekly Centre Dancing, paint-outs ea Tues at 93 McMasters Road Indoor Bowls, Fitness varying locations Woy Woy - 4334 3877 Handicrafts, Leatherwork 4369 5860.

Line Dancing, Painting Workshops 9.30am 1st & N.M.B.V.A.A Inc Scrabble, Table Tennis 3rd Wed ea month Gosford National Malaya Tai Chi, Yoga, Darts City Art Centre 4363 1820.

Borneo Veterans 4341 3222 Social Meetings 1.30pm Association Australia (277) 4th Wed ea month, for Gosford 50+ Leisure Meet on 1st Sat each month demonstrations 4325 1420 publicity@artcentralcoast.asn.au and Learning Centre except January.

PO Box 4168 - East Gosford (formerly Senior Citizens) (262) 2pm at Ettalong Beach War Handicraft, Leatherwork, Memorial Club Community Activities Painting, Knitting, Tai Chi, 51-52 The Esplanade.

Cash Housie (269c) Scrabble, Darts, Table Looking for more veterans, 50 Games Held every Sat Tennis, Indoor Bowls, all welcome - 4342 1107 night St Mary’s Hall, Ocean Patchwork, Yoga, Fitness, P.O. Box 7284 Kariong View Rd Ettalong Beach, Gentle Swimming, Line Free Tea and Coffee. 7.30 Dancing, Cards, Dancing, Umina Beach pm - 10.30pm. Proceeds to CPA, Womens Group, Scrabble Club (277) Woy Woy Catholic Parish.

Crochet, Computer Class For all levels and ages wwcphousie@hotmail.com 4324 4749 Every Wednesday 9am-12pm, come along Community Centres Community Groups relax and enjoy a cuppa Beachside Family Friends of the ABC (257) while you play Scrabble Centre (257) A support group for the 322 West St (Rubys) School-based community Australian Broadcasting Umina Beach NSW 2257 centre for families with Corporation. Aims: 4341 4859 children from birth to 8 safeguard ABC’s political or 0410 438 525 years old. Offers a range independence, adequate of group programs and funding and high Brisbane Waters community activities standards.

Breakfast 4343 1929 Meetings throughout Toastmasters Club(273) Umina Public School the year + social coffee Helping people to acquire Sydney Ave afternoons skills in communication Guest speakers through the practice of 4333 8107 the art of talking to an Animal Care

audience in a friendly non threatening setting.

Meets monthly last saturday of the month except december at zita’s restaurant, 18 The Boulevarde, Woy Woy. 4324 3653 - 0459 240 183 Wagstaffe to Killcare Community (256) Works to protect and preserve the beautiful environment and low density residential nature of the Bouddi Peninsula and to strengthen community bonds Monthly Meeting - 3rd Mon, 7.30pm at Wagstaffe Hall PO Box 4069, Wagstaffe 4360 2945 info@wagstaffetokillcare.org.au

Vietnam Veterans’, Peacekeepers’ and Peacemakers’ (259) Assist all Veterans and their families with pension & welfare matters.

Drop in for a chat.

Cnr Broken Bay Road & Beach Street Ettalong.

Mon & Wed 9am-1pm 4344 4760

Environment Peninsula Environment Group (260)

care hostel and nursing home accommodation 4344 9199 Service Clubs

Rotary Club of Woy Woy (259) A fellowship of business, professional and community leaders through www.peg.org.au which the club provides service to others, promotes Health Group integrity Arthritis NSW (267c) and advances world Meetings 3rd Tues ea understanding, goodwill month Community Centre, and peace.

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Overeaters Anonymous (OA) (247c) 12-step fellowship helping those suffering from eating disorders i.e. compulsive overeating, bulimia, anorexia. No dues, fees, or weigh-ins.

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Mc Masters Rd & Ocean Beach Rd. Woy Woy, MTG Room 5 Fridays 7:30- 8:30pm

An international service organisation of business leaders seeking to improve the lives of young people and those in need in our community and abroad.

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Woy Woy Stroke Woy Woy Judo Club (259) Recovery Club (67/278) Great for fun, fitness, Peninsula Community female self defense Centre Volunteering Central or the competitive 2nd Tues Jay monthly at Coast (270c) CLASSES 11.30 Refer potential volunteers min age 7 Light lunch available to community orgs.

Tue & Fri - 5.30 to 7.30pm Company, up-to-date Support both volunteers try a free session! information and community orgs. Offer E.S.C.C. Hydrotherapy, bus trips training for volunteers and Cnr Broken Bay Rd & managers of volunteers. Phone 4342 1316 or 4341 Karingi St, Ettalong 7177 We interview potential 0434 000 170 volunteers and refer them www.wwjc.org.au to their choice of volunteer Marine Rescue Women’s Groups roles. Offer regular general info sessions at Woy Woy. Central Coast Unit (256) Country Women’s Marine Education Courses: sharanpage@ Association Woy Woy volunteeringcentralcoast.org.au Radio Licences, Boat (257) 4329 7122 Safety & Boat Licence Friendship Mornings & PWC Licence Tests, Community Restaurant 1st and 2nd Wed 10am Navigation, Seamanship Monthly Meetings 4th Wed Mary Mac’s Place (262) and Meteorology.

12.30pm - 4324 2621 Providing hot, freshly 4325 7929 cooked meals Boat Licence Testing on Gosford RSL Women’s Mon to Fri 11am-1pm one Sat ea month Auxiliary (272) in a welcoming, friendly 4325 7929 0412 773 441 environment with support, www.coastalpatrol.org.au information and referrals www.coastalpatrol.org.au Peninsula Women’s pr.centralcoast@ to appropriate community Health Centre (2605) marinerescuensw.corn.au services.

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Out and About Business sold after 11 years

Debating workshop

Store opens for summer A new store has opened in Ettalong for the summer.

Ms Loreen Konig usually opens her store Colourful Creations in Umina each summer.

However this year she has decided open it in Ettalong.

“I love some of the cool shops that have opened up on the Peninsula lately.

“We need a bit of funk in the

area,” said Ms Konig.

“The shop is a combination of items that I’ve made, collected or purchased from various places.

“A lot of the items come from either India or Thailand and are unique in this area,” she said.

The store is in its fifth summer of trading.

Email, 3 Dec 2010 Loreen Konig, Colourful Creations

A local café in Ettalong Beach has changed hands after trading for 11 years in the Rocks Arcade, Ettalong.

Del’s Let’s Do Lunch was sold by Ms Delina Rutter who will continue to operate her other business, IceDel-ites of Ettalong.

Ms Rutter attributed her success in business to her commitment.

“It needs serious commitment both in hard work, skill and absolute consistency,” she said.

Kaitlin Watts, 29 Nov 2010 Interviewee: Delina Rutter

Woy Woy South Public School students were among those to attend a debating workshop held at Umina campus of Brisbane Water Secondary College on Friday, November 26.

The workshop was help for schools that have been involved

Correction The $500 cheque presented to the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce for the Gosford Hospital colposcope machine last month was donated by the Inner Wheel

Club of North Gosford.

The club was incorrectly named the Inner Wheel Rotary Club of North Gosford is the last issue of Peninsula News.

Charity Barometer 2010/2011 Time and time again, you’ll read articles in this paper about funds raised for charity, but nobody knows how large a sum this is every year.

The Charity Barometer is an attempt by us to publicly record the extent of the Peninsula’s generosity over the current financial year and to see what the grand total will be, come this time next year.

If you’re part of an organisation that has raised and donated funds to charity, please let us know. Contact details are on page 2.

$2500 $6205 $80,000

$10,000

$4000 $11,000

$4500 $90,000

Monday December 6

Monday December 13

Thursday December 23

Monday 6 December – Monday Meanderers – End of Year Picnic, easy, Meeting place: Patonga public wharf, 10:30am to 3:30pm, Free Christmas Storytime, Woy Woy Library, 10:30am

Carols by Candlelight, Woy Woy Public School, 6pm

Remembrance Service, Ettalong Baptist Church, 10am, Free Peninsula Plaza Christmas Cash Grab, 11am

Thursday December 9 Christmas Storytime, Umina Beach Library, 10:30am Peninsula Plaza Christmas Cash Grab, 11am

Saturday December 11 Official opening of the Umina Recreational Precinct Umina Boardriders end of year presentation night, Umina Bowling Club, 7pm Peninsula Plaza Christmas Cash Grab, 11am Umina Beach Street Festival, West St, Umina

Sunday December 12 Ettalong Baptist Church, Sunday Service, 9am and 11am

Tuesday December 14 Carols by Candlelight, Brisbane Water Secondary College, 6pm

Saturday December 25

Peninsula Plaza Christmas Cash Grab, 11am

Christmas Day Ettalong Baptist Church, Christmas Day Celebration 9am

Friday December 17

Sunday December 26

Usual Suspects live performance, Randall’s on the Beach, Killcare, Free Carols by Candleight and night market, Ettalong Markets, 5-9, Free

Wednesday December 29 - Saturday January 1 Peats Ridge Glenworth valley

Saturday December 18

Saturday January 1

Thursday December 16

Peninsula Plaza Christmas Cash Grab, 11am Troubadour Acoustic Music Club, Elvis and Faeries Variety Concert, 7pm

Sunday December 19 Blues Angels live performance, Randall’s on the Beach, Killcare, Free Ettalong Baptist Church, Sunday Service, 9am and 11am, 5.30pm BBQ, 7.30pm Carols

Boxing Day

festival,

$700 $42,000

$4000 $2000 $10,172

$1257 $4000 $9800 $7000

$4300

$1000

New Years Day

Sunday January 2 International Year of Forests-Beat the Heat EarlyBirds Walk EASY, 6:30am10am, Bouddi National Park

$7950 $3000

$600 $2164 $1304

Sunday January 15 Maitland Bay Circuit Walk, HARD, 8am-12pm, Bouddi National Park

Wednesday January 26

$2600 $700 $400 $400

Australia Day $1588 $7000

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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For events in post code areas 2256 and 2257

Peninsula Envuironment group 2011 Woytopia festival Meeting, 7pm, Woy Woy Environment Centre, free

Newsletter, 30 Nov 2010 Terry Greedy, Woy Woy South Public School

The Peninsula community is renowned for its generosity.

The Peninsula Diary

Tuesday December 7

in the Peninsula Debating Competition this year.

High school students were present to mentor the primary students during workshops organised throughout the day.

$6900

Woy Woy Aged Care $2500 Woy Woy Womens refuge and Men’s Prison Ministires Peninsula law team $6205 for the 2010 MS Sydney to the Gong bike ride Pearl Beach Progress Association $80,000 toward rock pool costs Pearl Beach Progress Association $10,000 Community Hall upgrades Ettalong Beach Club $4000 to Movember Woy Woy South PS $11,000 for the school Ocean Beach Surfclub $4,500 Careflight Charity Queens - Oyster Festival $90,000 Cancer Council Woy Woy Rotary Club $700 to 1st Woy Woy Sea Scouts CUB PACK Umina Public school P&C $42,000 to Umina Public School (2010) Rotory Club of Umina Beach $4,000 to Coast Shelter Woy Woy South Public School $2,000 for School Equipment Ettalong Public School P&C $10,172 for Ettalong Public School Peninsula Village $1257 from its annual art and craft show Pearl Beach Progress Association $4000 for Umina PCYC Pearl Beach Progress Association $9800 for Central Coast Lifeline and the Pearl Beach hall fund Mingaletta Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation raised $7000 from its last month’s fundraising activities to purchase new items Rotary Club of Umina Beach $4300 for Religious Education Ministries at Brisbane Water Secondary College Ettalong Beach Club $1000 for Blackwall Guides Support Group NRMA Insurance $7950 for Umina PCYC Football Federation of Australia and NAB $3000 for Umina United Football Club Woy Woy P&C $600 for Woy Woy Public School library Ettalong Beach P&C $2164 for Ettalong Beach Public School School Fun Run $1304 for Wallaby St Weenies Preschool Umina Junior Cricket Club and Woy Woy Junior Rugby Union $2600 for McGrath Foundation Pretty Beach P&C $700 for Pretty Beach Public School Peninsula Village $400 for Lifeline Australia Ettalong 50+ Leisure and Learning Centre $400 for Arthritis NSW Ettalong Public School P&C $1588 for Ettalong Public School Empire Bay Public School $7000 for MS Read-a-thon Woy Woy McDonald’s $6900 for Ronald McDonald House Charities

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The Peninsula Choir will not be singing this Christmas season and after 25 years of service, will be replaced by a newly-formed ensemble Phoenix Voices.

Phoenix Voices, directed

by Mr Ivan Kenny, will sing carols to hospital patients, residents of retirement villages and local citizens in the Umina Library.

“The Peninsula Choir has given splendid service in the 25 years since its foundation

by Cecily Paszkowski, when she combined the Anglican and Uniting Church choirs of the Woy Woy area,” said Phoenix Voices publicity officer Ms Maria Collins.

“It has presented quality seasonal music at Christmas and Easter in churches, hospitals, retirement villages, nursing homes and the public library.

“It has also entertained other groups such as Rotary and the War Widows Guild.

“Age and infirmity have gradually overtaken many

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long-serving members, and retirement has been forced upon us,” said Ms Collins.

“The Peninsula Choir has contributed greatly to the cultural life of this community by presenting music of the highest quality and the broadest range, extending from Gregorian chant to compositions by Purcell, Bach, Handel, Mozart, Vaughn Williams and many others, as well as folk songs and excerpts from operas and popular musicals.

“The annual Spring Song in Ettalong with the Gosford Brass band has been a great attraction, and over the years has raised $27,000 to help maintain a religious education ministry in local high schools,” said Ms Collins.

For the last four years, the Peninsula choir has sung the Choral Evensong service to mark the beginning of the Advent and Christmas seasons.

Letter, 3 Dec 2010 Maria Collins, Phoenix Voices

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Sport

Wombats’ success in water polo Woy Woy Wombats water polo team has been successful in a competition played against Wyong on Wednesday, November 24.

Woy Woy defeated Wyong in the women’s and men’s Firsts, winning 7-4 and 11-3 respectively.

In the men’s Seconds, Woy Woy defeated Wyong 6-4 and the Woy Woy women drew with

Wyong 3-all.

Woy Woy Water Polo members Brit Tait and Jess McCarthy will travel to Tamworth this week to compete in the CHS Girls State water polo tournament with their Sydney North team.

Two of the four Central Coast girls selected were from the Woy Woy Wombats.

Jake McCarthy, Henry Soundy

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and Ben Sillato have returned from the CHS Boys State water polo tournament in Sutherland, coming fifth overall.

The three boys selected from the Central Coast were from the Wombats.

Email, 25 Nov 2010 Jan Sillato, Woy Woy Water Polo

Students decorate tree Five Year 6 students from Ettalong Public School were provided with the opportunity on Monday, November 29, to decorate a Christmas tree at

Erina Fair.

Students created their own decorations for the tree as part of a promotion to raise money for Barnardos.

The tree can be viewed at

Erina Fair and visitors can vote for the best decorated tree, with the winning school receiving a $300 book vouchers.

Newsletter, 30 Nov 2010 Colin Wallis, Ettalong Public School

Malibu club to surf at Noosa Ocean Beach Malibu Club has been accepted into the first Noosa Festival of Surfing’s International Club Challenge to be held on

Sunday, March 13.

The team will consist of open surfer Hayden Emery, junior surfer Kai Ellice-Flint, female surfer Angie Smith and over-50s surfer Mark

Williams.

Hayden Emery has secured the title of Ocean Beach Malibu Club Champion for 2010 with Kai ElliceFlint placing second and Garry Halliday third.

Emery was also named the winner of the open nine foot title at the Central Coast Open, held at Avoca on Sunday, November 21.

Report, 14 Nov 2010 Craig Coulton, OBMC

More than 40 lawn bowlers turned up at Woy Woy Bowling Club for a Christmas mixed event held on Sunday, November 28.

The event was held with $500 prize money.

“Everyone enjoyed a lavish buffet meal after the game, followed by raffle draws and presentation of

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Patron buys lunch Woy Woy Women’s Bowling Club has expressed its thanks to its patron Ms Lil Webber after she provided a lunch for about 40 women on Patrons Day. “The club feels very grateful in having such a special lady as Lil as its patron,” said publicity officer Ms

Wipe out Woy Woy South Public School has held its end-ofyear Wipe Out event.

The event raised just over $11,000 for the school through the sponsorships students collected from the community.

The money will go to improvements at the school.

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cash prizes,” said publicity officer Ms Miriam Cotton.

“The winning teams were picked at random for the main $200 envelope, followed by smaller prizes,” she said.

Newsletter, 30 Nov 2010 Terry Greedy, Woy Woy South Public School

Miriam Cotton.

“She quietly helps provide so much in the way of prizes throughout each year and, although in her 90s, attends weekly, always with a smile.”

Media Release, 3 Dec 2010 Miriam Cotton, Woy Woy Bowling Club

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Sport

Sport awards presented The Central Coast Sports Federation has named Kevin Moore of St Huberts Island as runner-up in its Sportsperson of the Year awards.

Commonwealth Games gold medallist Kevin Moore won his medal in the 4 x 400m relay at the Commonwealth Games in Delhi this year.

He also holds the title of Mingara Athletics Club Sportsperson of the Year.

Mr Moore has also competed at the World Junior Athletics Championships and the Commonwealth Youth Games where he was team captain.

The award ceremony, held in the Mingara Recreation Club show room provides an opportunity

for the CCSF to recognise and award the sporting talents and contributors to sport within the NSW Central Coast Region.

Tom Slingsby of Koolewong was named Sportsperson of the Year, after winning gold in sailing at the 2010 Laser World Championships in England in August.

He was the gold medal winner for the 2010 Etchells World Championship in August and the 2010 ISAF World Cup regattas in Weymouth, Kiel and Holland this year, as well as the bronze medal recipient of the 2010 Laser European Championship in June.

Website, 29 Nov 2010 Central Coast Sports Federation

Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club member Katie Dixon has been awarded the 2010-11 Sir Adrian Curlewis Scholarship for NSW.

Market day Umina Beach Surf Life Saving Club held a market day on Sunday, December 5, with all raised money going to the Umina Touring Team Fund.

Scholarship for leadership

stalls.

Items on display included jewellery, plants, cosmetics, cards, scrapbooking supplies, cake stalls, and craft, sweet and clothing stalls.

Website, 1 Dec 2010 Umina Beach Surf Lifesaving Club

The market day had over 20

The scholarship, named in honour of Surf Life Saving’s longest serving president, was awarded by Surf Life Saving Australia, recognising exceptional leadership.

Ms Dixon has been a member of Ocean Beach since nippers and was recognized for her continued leadership at both club and branch

level.

She currently maintains a number of active lifesaving posts including patrol captain, first aid officer, manager of rescue services, trainer and assessor and Central Coast Surfcom operator.

Ms Dixon is not new to prestigious awards either, when last season she was awarded Central Coast Surf Life Saver of the Year, and was nominated for the NSW honour.

The scholarship provides the recipient with a 12-month structured leadership and mentoring program

and guides the recipient through a project of their choice.

Ms Dixon has just returned from the first of a series of project development workshops, and plans to look at ways that volunteer surf lifesavers can manage their volunteer workloads.

“Many surf lifesavers invest volunteer time equivalent to, and on top of, a full-time job.

“I am interested in finding strategies to lighten the load on these dedicated people,” she said.

Media Release, 2 Dec 2010 Aaron Camp, Ocean Beach SLSC

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