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New council directors appointed in clean sweep Gosford Council has appointed three new directors as part of its revamped executive leadership team. The appointments complete a clean sweep of senior management positions since the retirement of the Council’s previous general manager Mr Peter Wilson in 2012. The three new directors are director of governance and planning Ms Danielle Dickson, director of community growth Ms Judy Jaeger and director of construction and operations Mr Stan Antczak. “Earlier this year we agreed on a new organisational structure that is designed to help create a long-term sustainable future for council,” Council CEO Mr Paul Anderson said. “This included a major recruitment drive to make sure we have the very best senior executives setting the direction for our region and driving change throughout our organisation. “Danielle, Judy and Stan bring with them years of best practice and knowledge from other councils and organisations, and I’m conﬁdent they will provide a signiﬁcant boost for this council and the community. “I’ve already tasked all three new directors with helping us bring in a new era of internal and external service delivery

Director of construction and operations Mr Stan Antczak, director of community growth Ms Judy Jaeger, general manager Mr Paul Anderson, director of governance and planning Ms Danielle Dickson and executive manager of performance and strategy Ms Janine McKenzie

standards, including better business practices for our organisation and customer service for our community.” Following eight months as council’s director of environment and planning, Ms Dickson now

accepts additional responsibility by heading up the newly created governance and planning directorate, which includes development, compliance, corporate and city planning, and governance and business

services. Ms Jaeger comes to council following eight years as a senior manager at Newcastle City Council and will lead the new community growth directorate, which includes libraries, community

and economic development, and corporate business operations. Mr Antczak joins council from a senior role with Queensland’s Local Government Infrastructure Services organisation to oversee the new construction and operations directorate, which includes construction planning and management, and the operation of water, sewerage, road and waste assets. The new executive manager of performance and strategy Ms Janine McKenzie, who will report directly to the CEO, joined Council on June 10. “With our new executive leadership team now appointed, we will be working as quickly as possible to recruit for our 12 new manager positions,” Mr Anderson added. “I would also like to take this opportunity to recognise the efforts and achievements of our outgoing directors, and thank them for their years of valuable service to the community.” Council’s outgoing directors are: director of economic and community development Ms Colleen Worthy-Jennings, director of water and sewer/director of city services Mr Rod Williams and director of corporate services Mr Nic Pasternatsky. Media release, 30 May 2014 Paul Anderson, Gosford Council

Honour awarded to Killcare resident Killcare resident Mr Philip Donnelly has been awarded an Order of Australia Medal for service to the indigenous community through sporting and charitable events. Mr Donnelly has been the board secretary for the National Aboriginal Sporting Chance Academy since 2005. He has been the president of the Bouddi Society since 2004 and established the Bouddi Foundation for the Arts. The Society is a cultural group that organises events and

publications to raise money for local charities and to provide the opportunity for the community to join together for artistic, musical and other cultural occasions. In his career, Mr Donnelly has been the deputy secretary of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission and the Queensland director for Federal Department of Aboriginal Affairs, after having been NSW manager for the department. “I have worked alongside aboriginal people for many years in addressing areas of disadvantage and inequality within Australian

society that have particularly affected young Aboriginal people,” said Mr Donnelly. “But I have realized that all young Australians, aboriginal and non-aboriginal, must be given hope and the opportunity to develop their innate potential. “We should all do what we can to support them in this,” said Mr Donnelly. When Mr Donnelly was notiﬁed of his receipt of the award he said he was “proud and pleased”. “But although it seems trite to say that I also felt humbled, it is in fact the case, because you think

of all those other people whom you have worked with, and who are just as if not more deserving of recognition, but who have put you forward for this award. “I was particularly pleased that I was nominated for the award by aboriginal people, a gesture typical of their great generosity of spirit,” said Mr Donnelly. Kaitlin Watts, 5 Jun 2014 Interviewee: Philip Donnelly Media release, 3 Jun 2014 Susan Fischer, Australian Honours and Awards Secretariat

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New council directors appointed in clean sweep The appointments complete a clean sweep of senior management positions since the retirement of the Council’s previous general manager Mr Peter Wilson in 2012. The three new directors are director of governance and planning Ms Danielle Dickson, director of community growth Ms Judy Jaeger and director of construction and operations Mr Stan Antczak. “Earlier this year we agreed on a new organisational structure that is designed to help create a long-term sustainable future for council,” Council CEO Mr Paul Anderson said. “This included a major recruitment drive to make sure we have the very best senior executives setting the direction for our region and driving change throughout our organisation. “Danielle, Judy and Stan bring with them years of best practice and knowledge from other councils and organisations, and I’m conﬁdent they will provide a signiﬁcant boost for this council and the community. “I’ve already tasked all three new directors with helping us bring in a new era of internal and external service delivery

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Ms Wicks said the new jobs for the region, in a purpose-built facility, is some of the most important news the Central Coast has received in years. “We have doubled our commitment from our Growth Plan for the Central Coast, from 300 to 600 jobs,” Mrs Wicks said. “This is a game-changer for the Central Coast. “This is a breakthrough in terms of boosting investment, driving more job opportunities, and building a strong, positive future for the Coast. “It’s also an immediate boost for local construction

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Hartcher undecided about recontesting

ember for Terrigal Mr Chris Hartcher has said he will not be making any decisions about the forthcoming State election until after the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) inquiry has been concluded.

osford Council has agreed to increase its general rates by 2.3% from July 1 this year, in line with the current NSW Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal determination.

Other special rates will also be levied to maintain waste management services, and for investment in a number of beach safety, economic and tourism initiatives. The prices for water,

sewerage and stormwater services will also change from July 1, in line with the latest NSW Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal determination. More information about the changes to rates, fees

and charges for 2014/15 will be provided to the community over the coming months. Gosford Council, ENV.38, 27 May 2014

Member for Wyong Darren Webber and Member for The Entrance Chris Spence have chosen not to recontest the next State Election in March 2015 due to the ﬁnal report into Operation Spicer not being handed down until December this year. “The report not being completed until December leaves the position for recontesting the next

election for me impossible,” said Mr Spence. “Therefore it is in the best interests of the Liberal Party and the constituents of The Entrance that I stand aside and let the Party get on with pre-selection,” Mr Spence said. Mr Hartcher said he respects and understands the decision of his Central Coast colleagues. “While they have each

been excused from further attendance at the ICAC inquiry, I have not. “I will not be making any further comment,” said Mr Hartcher. Media statement, 10 Jun 2014 Chris Hartcher, Member for Terrigal Media statement, 10 Jun 2014 Laurie Alexander, office of Chris Spence MP

House and Norah Head Boat Ramp. “Investment in essential infrastructure is a key priority, with $70 million to be spent on roads, footpaths and drainage, with $10.1 million being spent on addressing our asset backlog due to the community’s support to increase revenue via a four-year Special Rate Variation. “Playgrounds, water and sewerage infrastructure, footpaths,

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“While the total yong Council has adopted its Annual Plan and Budget for any previously in this the services and facilities 2014/15 with over $340 million in works and services in the Council’s history,” said Council provides,” said increase in Ordinary mayor Cr Eaton. Mr Whittaker. Rates will be equal to pipeline.

The Strategic Plan 2014-2018 comes good 20 on Council’s promise to rei reinvest past efﬁciency savings and much-needed sav asset ass improvements with a record-breaking capital r works program for wo 2014/15 of just over $100 20 million. mi “This is what our community has told co us they want and it is ve satisfying to be in very a position to say that we have the ﬁnancial capability to deliver on cap it,” said mayor Cr Doug Eaton. Ea “Not only is our capital cap works investment at an all-time high, but we have signed off on a balanced budget with a ba mo modest surplus. “Apart from the City of Sydney, Wyong Shire Co Council is now well and an truly the biggest investor in community inv infrastructure out of inf any ann Council in NSW, with wii comparable sized w Councils like Liverpool, Co Pa Parramatta and Newcastle all spending less than $50 mi million. “The extensive works pro program has been made po possible only after several ye years of organisational ref reform and demonstrates a major investment in the m Shire’s road and transport Sh ne network, as well as in leisure and recreation lei ass highlighted by the assets co construction of The Art

industry too because it will be a purpose-built facility. “Local businesses have been telling me how these jobs will drive even more activity to local cafes, local restaurants and local businesses, and provide an important link to tertiary training institutions in our region. “The sorts of jobs that may be available could potentially include accounting, information technology, professional services, legal and other opportunities.”

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he Treasurer Hon Joe Hockey has announced that Gosford will be home to a ‘Centre of Excellence’ when a new purpose-built Commonwealth Agency is built.

Mr Hockey made the statement in Parliament, following a question from Federal Member for Robertson Lucy Wicks. “The Australian Taxation Ofﬁce and a number of other government agencies are employing more than 600 people in Gosford,” Mr Hockey said. “We are able to announce a new centre of excellence in Gosford on the Central Coast of NSW because we are absolutely committed to getting more jobs into more regional areas, as well as importantly helping to stimulate economic growth.”

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and ﬁre trails will also get their fair share of attention in addition to high proﬁle projects like the new cinemas at Lake Haven, reconstruction of historic Alison Homestead, the design of a regional sporting facility at Pioneer Dairy and a Masterplan for Ourimbah Town Centre. “On behalf of my fellow councillors and our hard-working staff, I can honestly say that this year’s plan has set the bar higher than

General manager Mr Michael Whittaker said the plan didn’t just deliver on ‘hard’ assets but showed the leadership role that council was playing to drive the transformation of the local economy and reduce the need for residents to commute out of the area. “In 2014/15 we will move ahead with studies for a regional airport, plans to create an education precinct with a regional university, and help to facilitate employment-generating investments like a motor sports precinct, aged care facilities and the redevelopment of 28 ‘iconic’ sites. “Critical to our success continues to be strong partnerships – be it with local business and arts groups, the aviation industry, volunteers or other levels of government – and we are committed to pooling our efforts with others wherever it gets us the best outcome for our community. “Internally, our organisation will continue to review our operations to create more customerfriendly experiences.” “The adoption of the Strategic Plan includes the introduction of a new rate structure which achieves a more equitable share of the rates burden to fund

Council’s chief ﬁnancial ofﬁcer Mr Stephen Naven said the introduction of a new ‘minimum rate’ followed a review of the existing structure. “We weighed up the merits of our rating structure and found that a more equitable distribution system was available and in use by the majority of other councils.

6.9% more than last year, for over 79% of properties the actual increase will be less than this. “For the average residential ratepayer, their 2014/15 rates will go up from $926 to $990 from 1 July, or around $1.23 per week.

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Sporting ﬁelds and Natural areas. Combined (capital and operating) expenditure on essential services $111 million for Essential Water and Sewer $70 Million on Roads $43 Million on Waste Management

Total expenditure 2014/15 - $242.1 million Total revenue 2014/15 - $242.7 million Expected surplus 2014/15 - $600,000 Increase in Ordinary Rates for the average residential ratepayer $64 per year

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Key projects 2014/15 $100 Million in capital • Construction of The works $28 million for Water Art House - $9.5m • New cinemas at Lake and Sewer $27 Million on Roads Haven - $6.7m • Upgrade Norah Head and Drainage $12 Million on Boat Ramp - $1.7m • Upgrade Ashton Ave, Community Facilities $10 Million on The Entrance - $1.6m • Upgrade Goorama Economic Development Ave, San Remo - $1.5m • Rebuild Alison $240 Million on over 90 essential community Homestead - $1m • Replace Saltwater services $83 million for Water Creek Footbridge, Long Jetty $900,000 and Sewer • Pioneer Dairy $42 Million on Roads Sportsgrounds - $500,000 Maintenance •Masterplan for the $39 Million on Waste Ourimbah Town Centre Management $20 Million on Parks, $150,000

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Solar presentation at environment centre A solar calculator presentation will be held at the Peninsula Environment Centre, Woy Woy, from 7pm on Monday, June 23, to help people work out how much they could save on their power bills with solar panels. The presentation will be conducted by Central Coast Community Energy Association founder Mr Joachim Muller. “Even with the current uncertainties surrounding renewable energy policy and financing in Australia, the benefits of domestic solar panels in reducing power bills are clear,” said Muller. “Anyone is welcome to attend, as one aim of Central Coast Community Energy Association is to help promote the use of renewable energy throughout the community. “In addition, Central Coast Community Energy Association will be reporting on the results of our Office of Environment and Heritage funded research project with Gosford City Council, relating

to installing solar panels on the roof of the Peninsula Leisure Centre,” said Muller. Groups around Australia are attempting to launch a variety of community owned renewable energy schemes. Central Coast Community Energy Association is in alliance with many of these groups and Muller will report on initiatives outlined at the Community Energy Congress to be held in Canberra in mid-June. These range from Central Coast Community Energy Association’s preferred option of a co-op, through to community loans to councils as an alternative ﬁnancing mechanism. “We will be discussing the ways forward for the Central Coast Community Energy Association, and plans for an aggregated solar panel system, and initial steps investigating the potential for a biogas electricity plant on the Central Coast,” said Muller. Media release, 10 Jun 2014 Kate da Costa, Central Coast Community Energy Association

Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein with representatives of environment groups in support of the Call to Action for Cash for Containers campaign

Holstein urged to support container deposits Environment groups representing almost one million supporters visited Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein at his Woy Woy ofﬁce on Monday, June 2, as part of the Call to Action for Cash for Containers campaign. Clean Up Australia chairman Mr Ian Kiernan said governments, including NSW, have been examining a 10c refund scheme for bottles and cans for over 10 years. “Our supporters are sick

of waiting and it’s time for the government to stand up and be counted. “NSW members of parliament need to hear the message urgently and strongly with 84 per cent of the public supporting the refund scheme to clean up our environment,” said Mr Kiernan. National convenor of the Boomerang Alliance of 28 environment groups Mr Jeff Angel said: “We want Mr Holstein to call Premier Mike Baird and Environment Minister Rob Stokes and urge them to act quickly. “Victoria has said it will work

with NSW to implement a Cash for Containers scheme so we should get on with the job of ending billions of containers being dumped in landﬁlls or littered. “The NSW government should ignore lobbying by Coca Cola and its allies and its greenwash money for more bins. “A Cash for Containers scheme will create several thousand jobs, millions of dollars for charities and sports groups, and new investment in recycling facilities,” said Mr Angel. Media release, 2 Jun 2014 Tracey Wigg, Clean Up Australia

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Grants open to local groups Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein has urged community groups to apply for grants available from the State Government over the next month

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Holiday park nominated for travel award Ocean Beach Holiday Park has been named as a ﬁnalist in travel awards for the Best Australian Family Holiday Park. The 2014 Out and About with Kids magazine’s annual awards aim to uncover the best places in the world for families to stay, with readers voting in a range of

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Grant applications for local community infrastructure projects through the 2014 Community Building Partnership are now open until July 18. “This grant will allow community groups to apply for grants to benefit the local community that will provide positive social, recreational and environmental outcomes for the Gosford Electorate,” said Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein. “NSW has the second lowest unemployment rate in Australia, and this grant program will assist boosting local construction jobs and support businesses. “Since being elected in 2011 I have been fortunate to support projects that have built, upgraded or enhanced local infrastructure,” said Mr Holstein. He said local projects that had

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been funded since 2011 included Woy Woy Peninsula Netball for upgrade of their netball courts and the Woy Woy Oval grandstand upgrade. “While the NSW Government is getting on with the job of delivering major infrastructure projects, like the M1 to M2 link; the West Gosford intersection and the Woy Woy Rd upgrade, we understand the importance of local community infrastructure projects too,” said Mr Holstein. Applicants can apply for the Community Building Partnership Grant at www. communitybuildingpartnership. nsw.gov.au. Media release, 11 Jun 2014 Chris Holstein, Member for Gosford

Easement removed Gosford Council has agreed to remove an unnecessary drainage easement on Taylor St, Woy Woy Bay, following a request from the owner of number 34 Taylor St. The easement was created at a cost of one pound to council in 1957. The owner of the property is required to pay the $275 administration fee and cover council’s legal costs. Gosford Council agenda CEO.8, 10 Jun 2014

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Fair Trading visits the Peninsula Business owners and consumers in Woy Woy had the opportunity to learn more about their rights and responsibilities during a two-day visit from NSW Fair Trading on June 3 and 4. Commissioner for Fair Trading Rod Stowe said a series of free information sessions for real estate agents, incorporated associations and those living or working under strata or community title were held for Woy Woy traders and consumers. The events were part of Fair Trading’s My Place program, which brings Fair Trading services and support to local consumers and businesses across NSW. Mr Stowe said protecting the

senior community from rogue traders was also high on Fair Trading’s agenda with a visit to the Peninsula Village to promote scam awareness. “Anyone can fall victim to a scammer but they often target the vulnerable and the elderly,” Mr Stowe said. Mr Stowe said he urged all seniors in Woy Woy to get scam savvy and told them that Fair Trading was there to help people recognise a scam when they see one. For more information about Fair Trading, visit www.fairtrading.nsw. gov.au.

It has accepted a tender from Marathon Group Pty Ltd for the sum of $303,225 for a building and signage. According to the report to council by its department of construction and operations, the project would set up a structure at Woy Woy tip to advise local residents of current waste disposal options and consequences. It would emphasise the message of “reduce, reuse and recycle” as a means of waste reduction. “Interior signage, posters and information boards will be introduced to facilitate source separation and make recycling at

A new restaurant on the foreshore of Ettalong Beach will ofﬁcially open on Sunday, June 29, while the attached kiosk will open on Monday, June 23. The Box on the Water is a restaurant, lounge bar and beach kiosk located in Gosford Council’s new modern building. Open for breakfast on weekends, the Box will also run a weekly local’s night, senior’s lunch specials and be available for functions, events and private hire. Media release, 2 Jun 2014 Natasha Nicholson, The Box on the Water

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Waste information centre at Woy Woy tip Gosford Council will build a waste information centre at Woy Woy tip as “a showcase of council’s commitment to sustainability”.

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landﬁll easier for visitors,” states the report. “This building will utilise solar panels and rain water tanks to facilitate the lead-by-example approach to waste education and communication. “The project will make sure the landﬁll is easily navigated and utilised correctly by visitors with the addition of updated and relevant signage. “The proposed building will incorporate sustainable design ideas and will be designed for minimal energy consumption.” The project results from a council submission under the Waste and Sustainability Improvement Payment program to develop an information centre at Woy Woy tip.

An extraordinary general meeting of the Ettalong Beach Business Group was held on Wednesday, May 28, at the Ettalong Diggers to elect a new committee. Mr Ray Dearlove was named chairman, Helen Hughes vice chairman, Peter McKeon treasurer, Halina Scott secretary and Stephen Brooks and Vicki de Carle were named members.

Mr Dearlove said: “This is a really strong committee and everyone on the committee works in or has businesses or property in Ettalong Beach. “What everyone has in common is their passion for Ettalong Beach. “It is really important to have an organisation such as the Ettalong Beach Business Group whose sole focus is on the wellbeing and success of the village of Ettalong Beach.

“The successful campaign against the planned boarding house demonstrated that the energy and passion of the people of the Ettalong Beach is something to be reckoned with. “We congratulate everyone who was associated with this campaign, a real victory for Ettalong Beach,” said Mr Dearlove. Media release, 29 May 2014 Ray Dearlove, Ettalong Beach Business Group

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Parking restriction in Rawson Rd dead end Parking restrictions will be implemented in the extension of Rawson Rd beyond Woy Woy Rd to allow waste collection vehicles to turn in that section of the street. Gosford Council’s Waste Services Section made request for the restrictions because waste collection vehicles were having to reverse out of the street because of parked cars. The Local Trafﬁc Committee reported that the intersection of the western end of Rawson Rd and Woy Woy Rd was at a sweeping bend with vehicles passing the intersection travelling at a rapid pace. “Reversing the waste collection vehicle into the intersection is unsafe and poses risk to the waste vehicle, driver and other vehicles and drivers travelling along Woy Woy Rd. “Investigation found that Rawson Rd is approximately eight metres wide at the dead end. “This is reduced to approximately ﬁve metres when

vehicles are parked either side of the road. “This lack of space would make it difﬁcult for waste service vehicles to turn around anywhere along the road. “It was also found that there is an existing No Parking restriction at the end of the road to provide access to the sewer pits,” states the report. The Waste Services Section will undertake a letterbox drop advising residents of the new restrictions and purpose for their implementation. A 45 metre No Parking restriction will be in force 6:30am to 12pm Tuesdays, westerly from the driveway of house number three to the existing No Parking zone on the southern side of Rawson Rd and a 35 metre No Parking 6:30am to 12pm Tuesdays restriction will be installed westerly from the driveway of number six to the existing No Parking zone on the northern side of the road. Gosford Council agenda TR.14.20, 13 May 2014

New clothing store opens in Umina A new clothing store has opened in Umina which offers a variety of clothing for people of all ages. Lou Lou Harts Fashion was opened by sisters Amy and Marsha Hazell on May 28 in an effort to bring unique style and fashion to the Peninsula. “We also felt the need for a new shop was a great idea to help cater for people who ﬁnd it hard to travel, so they can remain in their local area,” said Marsha. “We have a wide variety of clothing ranging from knits,

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Usual bland non-answer Questions on Bangalow St wharf proposal The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce’s media release (Peninsula News, May 5) regarding its management of the Bangalow St wharf construction has only added to the bureaucratic maze. When, if ever, does the approval expire? Any meeting of interested parties would need to be held in the largest auditorium on the Coast.

Questions about dredging the channel to ensure use by emergency vessels of varying capacity will be very interesting. Who will pay? The mess continues, with more participants. Letter, 6 Jun 2014 Norman Harris, Umina

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Forum I note in that edition Lucy Wicks asked a Dorothy Dixer question of Tony Abbott about what he was going to do about the economy and received the usual bland nonanswer we have come to expect from Liberal politicians. Joe Hockey felt the fury of the

public on the Q&A program on Monday night (May 19). The Liberals can expect this type of treatment all the way to the next election. The public is not to tolerate this humbug and hypocrisy from Liberal politicians without exposing them. Email, 21 May 2014 John Stagg, Woy Woy

Fix the potholes properly

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I would like to correct an error I made in my letter published in the Peninsula News (May 19).

As Gosford Council prepares its various budgets for the 2014-15 financial year, wouldn’t it be nice if they included a provision to fix the potholes in our road? I remember before the election all the candidates promised they would do all sorts of things, including fixing the roads. I don’t mean slap a shovel full of cold mix in the hole and hit it with the back of said shovel so it gets ripped out by the first passing car, I mean fix it properly so it stays fixed for a long, long time.

How much more would it cost to do the job properly as opposed to the time and money wasting methods being employed at the moment? Isn’t it amazing that the poor over-taxed ratepayers have noticed that their money is being wasted and our roads are a disgrace, but council ofﬁcers just blithely carry on as if they are achieving something? If they don’t want to do the job effectively then get somebody who can. Email, 21 May 2014 Laurie Powell, Woy Woy

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

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Money is the mantra An 11th century monk forecast that “money will be the new emperor”. Now, there’s no doubt that money rules the world. The world banks and the multinational companies rule the world even in state controlled China. The economy is the mantra, every attack upon freedom. Democracy, decency and justice will have the ultimate excuse – “if it’s good for the economy we must have it”. Nothing must stand in the way. Letter, 31 May 2014\ Keith Whitﬁeld, Woy Woy

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Community garden researches water use practices On the Central Coast, we seem to have water restrictions almost all the time and the Community Garden at Woy Woy has to follow the same rules as other residents. This usually means that there are only certain times that hoses can be used and sprinklers can be banned. As well, we do ﬁnd it hard to get people who are prepared to do solitary watering on a regular basis. Some people get great pleasure out of hand watering the garden but actually they waste water by not knowing how to water correctly. If you don’t water deeply but just water the leaves of the plants, you can have shallow rooted plants that die if they are not watered daily and plenty of fungal problems. A deep water every couple

Forum of days is much better for plant health and does not mean watering becomes a chore. At the community garden, we purchased a water meter (for about $20) which allows us to check how wet the soil is, so that we don’t water when we don’t need to. It is very easy to check if the plants are being watered deeply enough if we use the water meter after we have watered. We have several raised beds in the community garden and have recently introduced wicking beds (which act like water well pots) and, using the water meter, we are able to evaluate the differences between the types of beds. Since both types of bed use the

same soil mix, and are side by side in the garden then they should have the same water requirements, but even by looking at the plants it is obvious that the plants in the wicking bed are growing better. As well, the water meter tells us that even though the gardens are watered the same, the reservoir of water at the bottom of the wicking beds means that the wicking beds are twice as moist. Our observations on the water requirements of wicking bed mean that the community garden will be modifying all our raised beds to wicking beds over time as this will allow us to keep the amount of water used down and the need to have people coming to the garden to water several times a week. Email, 9 May 2014 Jill Meredith, Woy Woy

Scrutiny needed I realise you cannot publish every letter sent to you.

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However, with the extreme hard right Murdoch media and Alan “the parrot” Jones plus Ray “hardly” Hadley, you are one of the few newspapers that gives a fair and balanced view. I believe it is important that

letters like my last three are published, so the public hear what is really going on and not the biased nonsense that appears in the right wing media. The lies, cover ups and

hypocrisy of the federal Liberal party need to be exposed regularly so their real agenda can be scrutinised. The retailers are really doing it tough and as usual the federal Liberals do nothing.

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Great effort by local folk club I have been to a few folk festivals now and I love Kangaroo Valley in October. I have never made it to National in Canberra, however, I have been to St Albans four times now, camping twice. What most impressed me about the festival is seeing the hard work of people from the Peninsula who are involved with Troubadour Folk Club. It must take a mammoth amount of time to organise the great artists, the facilities and the range of venues for artists to perform. Thank you so much for all your hard work. I recognise the grit and determination, as well as the courage to work each year pulling this festival together. The outstanding act for me was when Ecopella began singing Two Wheel Tango, admiring men in lycra on a bike, and a man in lycra totally upstaged the choir by doing bicycle wheels, waving his water bottle and showing his stretches, ﬁnishing with a somersault in the end. I so enjoyed Wheeze and Suck

Band, Green Tea Serenade, as well as singing along with our own local groups, Usual Suspects and Slightly Off. I love the friendliness and the fellowship of the performers, as well as the festival customers. An amazing array of instruments played, and workshopped. I love the no dogs policy at the festival; it has made the festival friendlier. Most fun are the sessions around the campfires and at the cafe. I still didn’t get to see all that I wanted to, so I am once again, left with a feeling that I will have to go yet again to more folk festivals to get around to seeing the acts that I will see again and again, and try to fit in some of the ones that I have yet to see. I understand that there was a great roll-up of people; I saw a sign for overflow camping. I take my hat off to the organisers, supporters and volunteers. Great job, well done, and keep up the good work. My soul needs you. Email, 1 May 2014 Sue McCarthy, Ettalong

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Health

Youth service is moved from community centre The youth support arm of Coast Community Connections, Evolution Youth Service, has relocated to Ross St, Woy Woy. The service has moved from its headquarters at the Peninsula Community Centre to an independent space a street away, in an effort to consolidate its core offering. “With a focused service approach on the delivery of case management and group programs, Evolution Youth Service looks forward to continuing to work with Central

Coast youth and their families providing support, assistance and training,” said Coast Community Connections CEO Mr Andrew Tuck. “We are pleased to be setting up new facilities for Evolution as we shift our core focus to deliver case management services and maximise our group work programs, which are the primary services utilised by our young clients. “Case management assists young people and their families to achieve their goals and enhance their wellbeing. “This also includes linking young people and families to

external services to help meet their needs. “In addition, Evolution Youth Service delivers a range of skill-focused, educational and personal development programs which provide young people with the knowledge and skills to make positive life choices. “Our youth workers will keep working closely with local high schools and other youth services to ensure young people in our community are well supported,” he said. Media release, 5 Jun 2014 Katey Small, Brilliant Logic

OVER 55’S

Participants enjoying the homemade treats at the Hardys Bay Biggest Morning Tea

Church raises $1000 at Tea Hardys Bay Community Church raised $1000 at its Cancer Council Biggest Morning Tea on Friday, May 30. Around 80 people turned up to support the event and participants

There will be a variety of stalls, demonstrations, activities and live music at the Expo. Come and join the fun and ﬁnd out about all the aspects of aged care, retirement living and community packages. A SNIPPET OF WHAT YOU WILL SEE AT THE EXPO:

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Open day at aged care centre Woy Woy Community Aged Care will hold an open day on Friday, June 20.

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were treated to an array of homemade treats. Entertainment was provided by Mr Lance Dover on the grand piano.

The nursing home will run tours of the facility with staff on standby to provide information on services and the new aged care costs that will take effect on July 1. The centre will also be celebrating its 25th birthday and will have birthday cake, a sausage sizzle and entertainment throughout the day. “This important connection to older people in our community is something that Woy Woy Community Aged Care has nurtured since opening in March 1989 with the original 40-bed nursing home,” said CEO Ms Jennifer Eddy. “We now provide care and accommodation to 96 older people including dementia care and respite care.

“Some people still have misconceptions about aged care services, so we are keen to dispel any myths that are out there. “Furthermore, it is an opportunity to discuss the reforms that have been introduced by the Federal Government effective 1 July, how they might impact prospective residents, and what you can do to manage the impact of changes to accommodation pricing and the new methods of assessing contributions by residents to the costs of their care. “On a personal note, I am extremely proud to head the celebrations for Woy Woy Community Aged Care’s 25 years,” said Ms Eddy. Media release, 12 Jun 2014 Jennifer Eddy, Woy Woy Community Aged Care

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Health

Principal retires on medical grounds Woy Woy South Public School principal Mr Terry Greedy has announced that he will be leaving the school for medical retirement following ongoing health problems. Mr Greedy underwent surgery in January and has spent the last four months on leave recuperating. “Unfortunately, due to the nature of the problems I have, I will require further treatment over the coming months,” said Mr Greedy in a special message to the school community. “After discussions with the specialist who carried out my surgery it was decided that I would not be able to return to work. “Over my years in education I have worked in a number of

schools across the metropolitan and Central Coast area and, on reﬂection, my time at Woy Woy South has been the most rewarding period of my career. “This is due not only to the students and their families who we deal with on a daily basis, but also to the quality of the people on staff at the school. “This is a great school and students at Woy Woy South are fortunate to be able to access such a high standard of education. “They are blessed with a group of outstanding teachers and ofﬁce staff who are dedicated to providing them with a learning environment in which, if they choose, they can receive education that will allow them to take charge of their lives, ensuring their future is in their

hands. “Throughout my tenure as principal I have endeavoured to make myself accessible to students and parents whenever issues have arisen and to deal with these concerns in a fair and just manner. “Unfortunately, it is not always

possible for everyone to be happy with the resolution but rest assured decisions made were always made with the welfare of our students foremost in our mind. “It has been a pleasure and a privilege to have had the opportunity to work with the staff, students and parents at Woy Woy

South Public School and I would like to close by thanking the school community for the support offered me during my time here and wishing everyone good health and happiness for the future,” said Mr Greedy. Newsletter, 3 Jun 2014 Terry Greedy, Woy Woy South Public School

Woy Woy teacher dies Woy Woy Public School teacher Ms Karen Keenan has died with her funeral held on Friday, May 30. Principal Ms Ona Buckley said Ms Keenan was a “beloved colleague, teacher, friend and mother of Sam and Jack”. “Karen touched the lives of many of the students whom she taught over her last years here at Woy Woy Public School. “Karen’s family has asked for no ﬂowers, but instead a donation may be given to Palliative Care.

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Support for diabetes research Woy Woy South Public School will support the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation over the month of June. The school will hold a mufti day for students and will collect spare change at its primary lunch assembly and forward all donations to the association. “We now have three children enrolled in the school with Type 1 diabetes and want to support the foundation that is working ultimately towards a cure but to improved treatments in the interim,” said relieving principal Ms Kim Whealey. Newsletter, 27 May 2014 Kim Whealey, Woy Woy South Public School

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Education

Kindergarten students from Pretty Beach Public School practising with their musical instruments

School receives money after performance Pretty Beach Public School will receive $3333.33 as a result of its participation in the Junkyard Orchestra performance at Erina Fair. The school will use the money,

which comes from Lend Lease, for future creative and performing arts programs. “Whilst there were technical difﬁculties, it was amazing to see our students so proud,

enthusiastic and professional in their performance,” said relieving principal Ms Jane Rees. Newsletter, 5 Jun 2014 Jane Rees, Pretty Beach Public School

School public speaking finals held Ettalong Public School held the school ﬁnals of the Multicultural Perspectives Public Speaking Competition on Thursday, May 29.

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Principal Mr Colin Wallis said he was “simply amazed at the high quality both in content and presentation” of the students’ speeches. “There was an outstanding group of orators,” said Mr Wallis. “May I also congratulate the student audience on their outstanding audience behaviour. “They showed great respect and support for their class mates,” said Mr Wallis. Newsletter, 3 Jun 2014 Colin Wallis, Ettalong Public School

Indigenous students learn art A group of indigenous students from Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina campus participated in a cultural enrichment day on Wednesday, May 7. As a result of the day, the students produced a four-panelled art work about their favourite places in nature. The workshop began with storytelling and the history of aboriginal art before students were able to practise some of the patterns and symbols traditionally used in aboriginal art. Students split into groups and developed an idea for one of the four boards. They looked at how Aboriginal artists traditionally represented different environments that were important to them. Students also investigated features and conventions of traditional aboriginal art and replicated these to tell their own stories. The artwork was titled Exploring the Elements and each painting represented land, sea-rivers, rocks or forest. “Every child contributed greatly and had a really fun day,” said teacher Ms Tullia Price.

We have great pleasure in publicising the return of children’s art classes to EBACC - Beginning during Term 3 the class will be held on Thursdays from 4pm to 5.30pm

We are lucky to have secured the services of Belinda Lindhardt who is a prominent artist on the Central Coast. The students will learn the foundations and move forward to ﬁnd their own voice by expressing themselves through art.

Classes will commence from Thursday 17th July 2014 The Fee is $60.00 for an 8 week term and bookings are being taken now.

“Exploring the Elements is a painting about the love of nature and the importance of every living thing within it,” she said. The students’ art works will be entered into the Gosford Regional Gallery Reconciliation Art Competition. Media release, 8 May 2014 Tullia Price, BWSC Umina

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Bowling Club, on Wednesday, April 9, to sign a shirt he donated for a fundraising event. The fundraising event, held in August last year, raised $4000 to be split between the Leukaemia Foundation and Gosford Hospital’s cancer treatment ward. The shirt, along with a signed bowls jacket, was auctioned off on the day of the event. The auction winners were Pelicans Fishing Club and the Wednesday Morning Bowlers. Email, 10 Apr 2014 Ken Dixon, Woy Woy Bowling Club

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Annual gala day Woy Woy Women’s Bowling Club held its annual Gala Day on Thursday, May 29, with 22 teams participating. First place went to a team from Ettalong Memorial Women’s Bowling Club comprising Marie Andrews, Carol Allomes and Julie Paris. Second place went to J.C.Johnston, Joan Murphy and Christine Cole from Umina Beach Women’s Bowling Club. Email, 10 Jun 2014 Gaye Scarf, Woy Woy Women’s Bowling Club

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The Peninsula Diary of Events For events in post code areas 2256 and 2257

Monday June 16 Wagstaffe-Killcare Community Association, Wagstaffe Hall, 7:30pm

Wednesday June 18 Birth to Babywearing talk, Gnostic Forest, Woy Woy, 10am11am The Bays Community Group general meeting, Bays Community Hall,

Friday June 20 Woy Woy Community Aged Care open day

Saturday June 21 Over 55s Expo Day, Peninsula Village, 9am-3pm

Sunday June 22 Healing with the Ancients and Messages from Grandmother, Peninsula Yoga, Woy Woy, 10am1pm Emotional Healing Group, Gnostic Forest, Woy Woy, 2pm

Monday June 23 Solar calculator tool presentation, Peninsula

Ambulance, Police, Fire 000 Police Assistance Line 131 444 Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 Woy Woy Police Station 4379 7399 Energy Australia 13 13 88 Gas Emergency 131 909 Gosford City Council 4325 8222 Marine Rescue NSW Central Coast 4325 7929 SES - Storm and Flood Emergency 132 500

Environment Centre, Woy Woy, 7pm

Wine, Cheese and Art night, Bays Community Hall, 7:30pm

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Organisations

Saturday June 28

Sunday July 20

Staples Lookout to Girrakool, Brisbane Water National Park, 9:30am-2:30pm

Art Show, Bays Community Hall, 10am-4pm

Mingaletta 4342 7515 Aboriginal Home Care 4352 1153 Drug & Alcohol rehab 4388 6360

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Sunday June 29

Girrakool – Piles Creek Loop Walk, Brisbane Water National Park, 10am-3:30pm

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Photography Basics: Learning to See 2, Brisbane Water National Park, 9:30am-12:30pm

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Sunday July 27

Monday Meanderers – A special walk to Box Head, Bouddi National Park, 10:30am-3:30pm

Bouddi Coastal Walk - Maitland Bay to Little Beach, 8am-11:30am Butterscotch’s Playground, Ettalong Diggers, 11am

Saturday July 12

Sunday August 3

Come Along in Ettalong, Ocean View Rd, Ettalong

The Write Stuff-Writer’s Open Mic, 12:30pm-2:30pm Ruby’s Café and Books, Woy Woy

Sunday July 13 Christmas in July, Ettalong Beach Arts and Craft Centre, 10am-2pm, free

Friday July 18 Mental as Anything, Ettalong Diggers, 8pm

Saturday July 19

Saturday August 16 Francois Capmeil talk and Q&A, Bays Community Hall, 3:30pm-5pm

Sunday August 31 Wildﬂowers of Bombi Moor, Bouddi National Park, 9:30am2pm

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. See the Coast Community News for events in post code areas 2250, 2251 & 2260 and the Wyong Regional Chronicle for events in post code areas 2258, 2259, 2261, 2262 & 2263

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the interchange? The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce media release lacks historical detail. Gosford Council began its involvement in an Ettalong Beach ferry service venture in 1995. The council conﬁdently expected the ferry service to be operational “well before the year 2000”. Fast forward 12 years to February 27, 2007, to Gosford Council’s meeting when councillors, not all, agreed to a ﬁnal 12 month extension to complete the infrastructure and provide a fast ferry service between the Central Coast and Sydney. What are Gosford

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Australians have never had a say in what sort of flag we want. The competition in 1901 stipulated that it must include the Union Jack. The Union Jack is a symbol of mass slaughter and abuse of the first Australians and horrific treatment of convicts who often paid with their lives for often minor offences during white settlement of this country. The time we spent as a British colony is only the blink of an eye compared to the 50,000 years or more of Aboriginal history.

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Council’s costs to administer this failed project from 1995 to 2014? Was the service ever viable? When the ferry wharf and terminal were approved it was on the basis that the infrastructure meets the operational requirements of the fast ferry ﬂeet only. I do not believe it was intended to be a transport interchange. The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce advises that the wharf is capable of accommodating a whole range of vessel conﬁgurations. Is there an issue with the council’s approval of this wharf and terminal? Is it to become an interchange? The council’s ongoing

Letter, 8 May 2014 Norman Harris, Umina

Poor struggle under Liberals Up until the federal election, we had ferocious and continuous attacks from the media and shock jocks on the independents, Greens and Labor parties.

Abbot told us “we will keep our promises”. The list of broken promises rises every day and now we are being told to put the country before our own interests - “everybody has to share the pain”. Exactly how much of this pain is going to be felt by the wealthy-corporates and politicians in Australia? Why are couples on $150,000 being given $75,000 and $12 billion being spent on new aircraft which has already been heavily criticized overseas, when the Email, 28 Feb 2014 economy is still so weak? David McDougall, Woy Woy We have Barry O’Farrell resigning and now four state

The current flag was only legally recognised in the Flags Act of 1953. This is after both world wars. Let’s get rid of the Union Jack and have a new competition to find a new flag to reflect our country. Most other former British colonies around the world, such as Canada, India, African nations. Pacific islands and more have all found their own identity in a flag without the Union Jack. We should as well.

coastal processes study concentrates on the open coastline and does not include Ettalong Beach. This is a failure of the study. Have the processes in the area of the wharf changed since the wharf and terminal were approved? Is the Ettalong Beach waterfront a suitable haven for the Palm Beach ferry vessel, emergency services vessels, Coastal Patrol and Water Police and other craft in inclement weather conditions? Is the wharf that which was approved in design, size and structure? Some of the foreshore may need to be excavated for a boat harbour.

Forum Liberal politicians being investigated. What is particularly galling is this “holier than thou” attitude by Liberal politicians while having the temerity to criticize opposition politicians. The decision by George Brandis to change the law so ethnic people can be called “wogs” and other offensive names could to lead to the perpetrator of these insults being assaulted or possibility killed. At least Clive Palmer will “keep the bastards honest” in the Don Chipp style. The poor and disadvantaged are severely struggling. We do not need federal Liberal politicians making things worse. Email, 29 Apr 2014 John Stagg, Woy Woy

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Bowls club holds annual charity day Umina Beach Men’s Bowling Club will hold its annual charity day on Thursday, June 26, in remembrance of life member Ron Pursehouse. This year will be the seventh year the day has been held with funds raised going to Central Coast Health for distribution to Gosford Hospital’s cancer unit and, in particular, prostate cancer research and equipment. The past three years has seen the Ettalong and Everglades clubs join with Umina to run their charity days with the combined funds being donated to the cause. Since the inaugural combined event in 2011, the clubs have raised over $27,000 for the

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hospital, enabling it to purchase valuable equipment to assist in various cancer operations. Prizes include a ﬁve-day holiday at Forster, a man’s watch, a seafood buffet cruise on Sydney harbour and a number of items donated by local businesses and individuals. A Manchester City soccer jersey is also to be auctioned on the day. The day includes an afternoon of bowls with the green fees also being included in the fundraising. Anyone interested in playing on the day should contact the bowls ofﬁce on 4341 8862. Media release, 29 May 2014 Ian Jarratt, Umina Beach Men’s Bowling Club

Records broken at Masters’ swimming carnival Forty-six records were broken at the Ettalong Pelicans Masters’ annual swimming carnival held at the Peninsula Leisure Centre in Woy Woy on Saturday, May 24. Around 230 masters swimmers from around NSW competed in the event. Blacktown Masters swimmer Clary Munns, 70, broke a world record in both the 200m backstroke and the 50m backstroke and an

Australian record in the 100m individual medley. These were the ﬁrst world records at the Peninsula Centre. Ettalong Pelican Cameron Horn broke the State record in the 200m butterﬂy by 12 seconds and established a new world record time in the 25m backstroke in the 55-59 age group. There were 15 National records broken and 29 State records broken. A Gosford Seagulls swimmer, 90-year-old Val Lincoln broke three

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State and one Australian record. “To swim at 90 is fantastic enough and to break records as well is inspiring,” said Ettalong Pelicans Swimming Club publicity officer Ms Marion Dreyer. “Ettalong Pelicans had a good representative team with many Personal Best swims. “Three of our swimmers gained places in the age group championships,” said Ms Dreyer. Tony Curran placed first in the in the 60-64 age group, Narelle Duggan first in the 35-39 age group and Wendy Cook third in the 55-59 age group. “The State Championships will be held at the Peninsula Leisure Centre in October and hopefully we will see more records broken,” said Ms Dreyer. “Also at the carnival, a long-time member of the Ettalong Pelicans, Gordon Ferguson, was awarded the NSW Masters, Official of the Year. “He not only gives much of his time to Masters but also officiates at the Woy Woy Amateur Swimming Club as well. “A very deserving recipient of this award. “If this has inspired you to become a Masters Swimmer, come and join us at the Peninsula Leisure Centre on Thursday evenings at 7pm.” Media release, 29 May 2014 Marion Dreyer, Ettalong Pelicans Swimming Club

Jeanette Gaul, Carol Dickson, Joan Murphy and Bev Archer from last year's carnival

Kingfisher carnival Umina Beach Women’s Bowling Club will hold its 17th annual Kingﬁsher Carnival from July 21 to 23. This year, the carnival is sponsored by the Umina Ladies Club and Peninsula Hearing Services, with prize money totalling up to $3000 attracting teams from across the Coast.

The club will draw its major raffle on the afternoon of Wednesday, July 21. First prize is a set of bowls, with many minor prizes on offer. Tickets for the raffle are $2 for five with entries closing on July 13. Email, 10 Jun 2014 Eve Phillips, Umina Beach Women’s Bowling Club

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Cricket clubs join as Southern Spirit Woy Woy and Umina Cricket Clubs will join to become the Southern Spirit Cricket Club for the season starting in October. The decision to amalgamate brings an end to 85 years of cricket at Woy Woy, while for Umina it represents a return to the fold after leaving Woy Woy in 1967 to form a separate club. A change in competition guidelines was the catalyst for the decision to combine the two clubs. Seven years ago the standard of cricket was in decline on the Central Coast with a record 13 clubs playing in the premier league competition. That number of teams has now been reduced back to eight through promotion and relegation, with the Peninsula clubs severely affected by the competition restructure. Steering Committee secretary Mr Warwick Egan said that to successfully compete at the highest level a club needs at least three, and preferably four sides, playing in the top four divisions of the competition but Woy Woy and Umina had been reduced to only two sides in those top divisions. Now as an amalgamated body they will qualify for the full quota of four, while also being able to ﬁeld teams in every other division right down to division nine. “Woy Woy and Umina are not the ﬁrst clubs to embrace amalgamation on the Central Coast,” said Mr Egan. “In the north, Toukley and Doyalson combined last year and achieved immediate success, while closer to home Gosford and

Mountains cricket clubs also joined ranks to form Brisbane Water Cricket Club. “Now Woy Woy and Umina have recognized the advantages of joint venture and this has given birth to the Southern Spirit Cricket Club with a membership base in excess of 500. “The season just past provided only one premiership for the two Peninsula clubs with the Umina under-13b team the only side to record a win, but that should be immediately rectiﬁed, for in 20142015 Southern Spirit will compete in up to nine senior divisions and a vast majority of all junior competitions. “It is anticipated Southern Spirit will achieve bench mark status in most of the competitions in which they compete. “Southern Spirit will change the dynamics of how cricket is played on the Peninsula for they now have use of two outstanding turf venues thus enabling the rapid movement of quality young talent quickly into turf competitions. “In addition, all junior players can now be placed in relation to ability and play in a grade that is both suitable and enjoyable to their requirements. “The formation of Southern Spirit Cricket Club will not be the end cricket club mergers on the Central Coast for clubs that lack a strong youth foundation will struggle to survive as the Central Coast competitions thankfully again begin to grow in strength,” said Mr Egan. Media release, 6 Jun 2014 Warwick Egan, Southern Spirit Cricket Club

Handicap pairs Bill Tselios and Terry Brown have won Umina Beach Men’s Bowling Club Handicap Pairs tournament.

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Over the duration of the event a number of favourites were beaten with the ﬁnal coming down to four relatively new bowlers facing off for the winner’s crown. Bill Tselios and Terry Brown met Kim Cridland and Gary Edmonds in what was a game of two halves. Kim and Gary jumped out of the box to lead 10-1 after six ends. Terry and his partner hit back to be four shots behind after nine

ends. They then dropped a five and looked to be in trouble, but with seven shots in the next three ends they were only two behind. Gary and his partner looked to have the game won coming into the last end, however they dropped a five to give Terry and Bill a victory of 21-19. In a bid to have the tournaments finish on time this year, the club ran the event under lights. Email, 6 May 2014 Ian Jarratt, Umina Beach Men’s Bowling Club

No 1 Pennant Winners Ettalong

Pennant finals played at Ettalong A crowd of more than 1000 vocal spectators watched the Bowls Central Coast Pennant finals played across seven grades at Ettalong Memorial Bowling Club on Saturday, May 31. In Grade 1 Ettalong Memorial started favourites against Avoca Beach who, with just five ends remaining, looked as if they could cause the upset of the series. Ettalong steadied over the closing ends to secure telling rink wins by Aron Sherriff (20-14) and Lee Trethowan (22-14) with John Roberts recording an 18-all draw against Tony Shoebridge for a conclusive 60-46 victory and the club’s second consecutive No 1 Pennant flag. Ettalong went through the season undefeated with Aron Sherriff’s rink winning all its games. In Grade 5, a round robin final between Woy Woy and The Entrance, with Diggers maintaining their unbeaten record with a convincing two-rink to one over Woy Woy. Brendan Poidevin (29-12) and Les Morrison (19-16) offset Neil Dell’s loss (22-27) to Woy Woy’s Ken Young for a convincing (70-55) victory. In Grade 6, Bateau Bay recorded wins on all three rinks with Ray Peck (18-16), Tony Hegyi (23-13) and

Ken Studdert (23-18) combining to record a strong (64-47) victory over the fancied Ettalong side. Grade 7 was a tight contest with Halekulani (2’s) gaining the upper hand over Everglades with good wins by Paul McDonnell (25-17) and John Rayner (30-21) offsetting

Gary Graham’s loss to Tom Cain (15-22) to gain outright honours (70-60). The respective winners will now progress to the State Pennant Final Series to be played from August 9 to 11. Media release, 2 Jun 2014 Kevin Dring, Bowls Central Coast

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