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Memorial service to be held for Voyager sinking A service will be held on Saturday, February 14, at the CPO Jonathan Rogers Memorial at Rogers Park, Woy Woy, to commemorate the anniversary of the sinking of HMAS Voyager.

The program will include a short march with the Naval Band and Australian Naval Cadets from TS Hawkesbury from the Everglades Country Club car park at 11:30am to the Memorial for the service at 12pm.

Students from Brisbane Water Secondary College, Umina Campus, will read out the names of those men who lost their lives on that tragic day.

Following the service, a lunch will be served at Everglades Country Club at 1pm for $40.

No tickets will be available for purchase on the day.

To purchase a ticket, contact Bruce Smith on 4382 6146.

Email, 5 Jan 2015 Bruce Smith, Naval Association of Australia Central Coast Sub Section

The CPO Jonathan Rogers Memorial in Woy Woy

Chief Petty Officer Jonathan Rogers

A handful of New Year marine rescues Marine Rescue Central Coast was kept busy on January 3 and 4 with a handful of rescues in the Peninsula area.

Volunteer crews assisted two vessels on Sunday, January 4, which started with a phone call at around 1:45pm from the skipper of a 6.5 metre runabout off Lobster Beach.

He indicated that there were five people aboard his boat and he suspected he had contaminated fuel.

Skipper Peter Alderton and his crew on Central Coast 21 were assigned the task.

The vessel was quickly located and towed to safety at Empire Bay. While this vessel was still under tow, a radio call was received at 2:45pm from a four metre vessel at

Ettalong.

The owner reported two people on board and indicated the boat had a mechanical failure.

Skipper Norm Smith and his crew on Central Coast 22 were assigned to assist.

The runabout was towed off the beach and back to the Blackwall ramp.

The radio operator at the Point Clare base received the first call for help on Saturday, January 3, around 9:20am from a five metre runabout in Hardys Bay. The three men on board reported mechanical problems.

Skipper Norm Smith, aboard Central Coast 21, was tasked to assist and the vessel was towed to the Lintern St ramp.

While this incident was still underway, just after 9:30am,

Skipper Ken Sharp on patrol aboard Central Coast 22 was flagged down on The Broadwater by a five metre runabout.

The two people on-board said their boat’s engine had failed and asked for a tow to Gosford boat ramp.

Around 1pm, the radio room received another call for help from a Sea Doo PWC at Lobster Beach.

The owner reported that the engine would not start and the two people on-board needed help to get back to Lions Park at Woy Woy. Central Coast 22 was sent to assist.

At 1:30pm Skipper Peter Ashworth and his crew on Central Coast 21 were sent out to search for a green hulled vessel reported to have a mechanical failure.

The owner thought he was near Blackwall Channel.

As Central Coast 21 traversed Paddys Channel its crew was flagged down by a 5.5 metre Caribbean runabout.

The boat’s owner reported engine failure and asked for a tow to the Blackwall Ramp.

The request was OK’d by the watch officer, Robert Smith, and the search task for a green hulled vessel was transferred to Central Coast 22.

The green vessel was found to be a six metre Haines Hunter with two people on-board.

It was located at 2:20pm off Pelican Island and was towed to Gosford Ramp.

Meanwhile, at 2:15pm, Central Coast 21 was assigned to assist a 4.5 metre runabout with two people

on board, stranded on a sand bar near Pretty Beach.

Skipper Peter Ashworth manoeuvred the rescue boat as closely as possible in the tricky conditions and skill throwing a heaving line enabled a tow-rope to be passed.

The runabout was then dragged to deeper water and jump-started.

It was escorted back to the Koolewong Ramp.

All those assisted thanked the Marine Rescue volunteer boat crews and radio room operators for giving up their time to provide the help needed on the water especially during this time of year.

Media releases, 4 and 5 Jan 2015 Ron Cole, Marine Rescue Central Coast

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Driest year since 2006

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Rainfall on the Peninsula totalled 1052.1mm in 2014, 17.2 per cent less than the average annual rainfall of 1270mm.

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It was the driest year since 2006, when 1022mm was recorded, according to Mr Jim Morrison of Woy Woy. “Each of the first seven months of 2014 had below average rainfall, while the last five months followed the average trend.”

A total of 92.1mm was recorded in December, which was close to the December average of 91mm.

Rain was recorded on 20 days of the month, with falls of more than 10mm being recorded on three days.

Falls of 13.9mm, 12.5mm and 22.8mm were recorded on December 11, 12 and 26

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Only 3.3mm of rain has been recorded in the first week of the new year, compared to a January

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Coal and CSG mining forum packed out

December 5, 2014

our hundred Central Coast residents packed out the Central Coast Grammar School hall on Thursday, November 27, to discuss the risks posed by coal seam gas and coal mining to drinking water, local industries, nature and human health.

Wallarah 2 coal mine near Wyong,” said Ms Coleman.

“Much of the Mountains District and drinking water catchment for the Central Coast is overlaid by a coal seam gas exploration license.

“It’s time the community’s concerns were heard and their drinking water and livelihoods were protected.

“Many people would be shocked to know there is a coal seam gas exploration license over the Central Coast’s water catchment.

“The forum was an important milestone for our community which is now armed with the reality of the community impacts of coal and coal seam gas.

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o celebrate the completion of renovations to its outside area, Toukley Library held an opening on Tuesday, December 2.

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Community members showing their support in protecting the Central Coast from CSG

incredible.

“Every hand was in the air when we asked who wanted to protect our Central Coast water and environment from

coal and coal seam gas.

“The current system is clearly broken if it can’t protect the essentials of life, like clean water.

“The Central Coast has been let-down by our political leaders and it’s time for the community to find out the truth and demand

our Central Coast remain coal and gas free,” said Ms Coleman.

Media release, 1 Dec 2014 Amy Gordon, Essential Media Communications

There are no CSG approvals on the Central Coast – Holstein

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ember for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein has confirmed that there is no approval for any company to produce coal seam gas (CSG) anywhere on the Central Coast.

“We have been actively listening to the community and their concerns and as a result, the NSW Liberals and Nationals Government has implemented the most comprehensive regulatory framework around CSG in the entire country, through the NSW Gas Plan,” he said.

Mr Holstein said we are now in a different era from the

one prior to 2011, when the former Labor Government handed out petroleum exploration licences with no consideration for our water, agricultural land, the environment or communities.

Any applications for a license renewal will now be subject to the stringent NSW Government minimum standards.

“The NSW Government makes no apologies for this and will continue to apply the letter of the law to each application on an individual basis,” Mr Holstein said.

“This government has already introduced 30 regulatory controls for CSG and we’ve added 30 more as part of our Gas Plan, making it the most comprehensive in

Australia to protect our vital land and water resources,” said Mr Holstein.

The Gas Plan outlines the government’s new Strategic Release Framework that will ensure new exploration licenses are only issued after an assessment of economic, environmental and social factors.

Community consultation is a key element of the approvals process and will be conducted up-front.

If a proposed area doesn’t

meet the criteria it won’t be released.

Mr Holstein said the new NSW Gas Plan adopts all of the recommendations of the Chief Scientist and Engineer, Professor Mary O’Kane in her Final Report of the Independent Review of Coal Seam Gas Activities in NSW. “The Gas Plan is the line in the sand for the CSG industry and it will only be companies that have the industry expertise and sufficient resources that

will even be considered as candidates for a license,” Mr Holstein said.

“There are no CSG approvals on the Central Coast and I will continue to advocate for the Gas Plan and its regulatory frameworks that will apply to any prospective operators in the region and NSW.” Media release, 1 Dec 2014 Chris Holstein, Member for Gosford

The day included preschool story time, free face painting, a free barbeque lunch provided by the Gorokan – Kanwal Lions Club, singing from the Toukley Public School Choir and a sale of ex library stock items.

The communityfriendly outdoor space connects Toukley Library, Toukley Community Hall and Merry Makers Central Coast providing residents and community groups with a valuable new recreational resource.

Wyong Council’s section manager Library Services Ms Andrea Edwards said she was thrilled with the creatively designed decking that improves access for the disabled and transforms the area into a dynamic community precinct.

“Staff and members love the changes, it has lifted the entire area and made Toukley Library lighter, brighter and more user-friendly, and it’s now much easier to “This space takes the canopy inviting residents events. can sit and read outdoors get around with a stroller library into the open air, to sit and read or chat, “We can now open or connect to our free Wior wheelchair,” Ms with convenient inbuilt and it is also an ideal our north facing library Fi using their devices or Edwards said. seating under a gum tree space for community doors so that members ours,” said Ms Edwards.

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Wyong Council contributes 90% of library funding and invested $165,000 in this project.

Council’s mayor Cr Doug Eaton, who was at the event, said: “Christmas has come a few weeks early for Toukley with the newly rebuilt Canton Beach to open shortly, the Norah Head Boat Ramp nearing completion and the cinema complex at Lake Haven opening on 11 December along with this dynamic new community precinct.”

“Council’s investment in this project reflects our commitment to building a vibrant and connected Shire, and to building community capacity to engage in social and economic growth opportunities.

“Libraries are important community resources, they encourage lifelong learning and connect residents to a wealth of knowledge and technology.

“It is essential that we secure adequate state funding to ensure libraries can meet the needs of modern users as active public spaces that foster social interaction as much as they do education and learning.”

Media release, 26 Nov 2014 Wyong Council media

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The remains were found at Pretty Beach around 50 years ago.

They have been brought back to the Central Coast, together with the remains of an aboriginal man found at Shelly Beach, from the Sydney University’s Shellshear Museum as part of a Darkinjung Land Council repatriation program.

The remains were laid to rest with traditional cultural practices.

The repatriation is a result of Office of Environment and Heritage, National Parks and Wildlife Service, Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council and Guringai Tribal Link working together to identify appropriate sites.

The repatriation included undertaking a number of traditions so that the process was carried out in a respectful and culturally meaningful way.

Land Council representative Ms Sharon Hodgetts said the ceremonies were conducted with an initiated elder and were an opportunity to afford these ancestors recognition and dignity.

“The repatriation includes bringing remains back to their country and undertaking appropriate cultural practices

One of the secret repatriation ceremonies

such as a smoking ceremony,” said Ms Hodgetts.

Aboriginal and non-aboriginal staff of Office of Environment and Heritage and National Parks

Call it Correa Bay Rd, say residents Ninety-five residents of Woy Woy Rd, between Rawson Rd, the proposed new bridge and the intersection at Woy Woy Creek in Woy Woy, have asked that their section of road be renamed Correa Bay Rd. As signatures to a petition, they said they believed the name change would avoid the present confusion with Woy Woy Rd, Kariong, and would better reflect the nature of the road which runs

along the shoreline of Correa Bay. They said it would be more appropriate for a road which will no longer be a major road to Woy Woy and would be clearer for emergency responses and other public services, including for mail delivery.

It would create a greater sense of community; and comply with the general principles of the Geographical Names Board NSW. Gosford Council has noted the petition.

Gosford Council agenda P.38, 25 Nov 2014

and Wildlife Service worked with Darkinjung to prepare the sites.

The remains were found at two different locations on the Central Coast with one set, male, found in

1958 on dunes at Shelly Beach.

The remains of a female were found at Pretty Beach, date unknown.

The remains were handed to

police and when it was found they were not the result of foul play they were given to the Shellshear Museum at Sydney University.

Investigation indicated the Aboriginal remains dated back prior to European contact.

Office of Environment and Heritage cultural heritage officer Mr Brad Welsh said it was an ongoing process to work closely with indigenous communities to return remains and artefacts to their ancestral custodians.

“The Office is proud to provide support to communities and facilitate the repatriation of ancestral remains and artefacts,” he said.

The remains have been laid to rest in their country in Bouddi National Park and Tuggerah Nature Reserve at special, secret places.

Up until the late 1940s, aboriginal remains were removed from graves and burial sites, as well as hospitals and prisons.

Thousands of remains were sent to museums and scientific institutions throughout Europe and elsewhere.

They also formed part of the collections of Australia’s major natural Office of Environment and Heritage history museums established in the mid-19th Century.

Media release, 18 Nov 2014 Susan Davis, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service

Local districts top renovations list Local districts of Box HeadMacMasters Beach and Umina-Booker Bay-Patonga have been named as two of the top 10 NSW regional areas for renovations in the past year.

The Renovation Report issued by the Westpac bank listed the areas as sixth and ninth in the 12 months to August.

The areas recorded a total

spend of $6 million and $8 million respectively.

“Favourable market conditions across Australia means that many home owners have seen the value of their properties rise,” said Westpac general manager of retail banking Ms Gai McGrath.

“As a result, one quarter of Australians have been able to borrow more to extend or improve their home and stay in their preferred location rather than

moving elsewhere.

“While the majority (64 per cent) of renovators still finance their home improvements through savings, more than one in four (26 per cent of those aged 1854) are choosing to finance their renovations by increasing or topping up their home loan,” said Ms McGrath.

Media release, 24 Nov 2014 Patrice Calopedos, Map and Page

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Aboriginal woman’s remains repatriated The remains of an aboriginal woman which date before European settlement have been repatriated to Bouddi National Park.

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The forum was organised

by Our Central Coast, the Nature Conservation Council of NSW, Community Environment Network and the Our Land, Our Water, Our Future alliance.

Australian actor Michael Caton, Father Rod Bower and local mum Alexia Martinez were among the speakers.

Danielle Coleman from Our Central Coast, a non-partisan alliance of individuals and community groups, said the Central Coast was at the frontline of coal seam gas (CSG) and coal mining issues.

“The Coalition Government has broken its election commitment to rule out the controversial

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Contentious Avoca Beach Theatre application deferred again ollowing over 1,500 public objections and around 800 supporting submissions, Gosford Council has deferred its decision on a contentious application to redevelop the Avoca Beach Theatre.

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The proposal is seeking to add four cinemas to the site as well as a cafe and gallery, five residential units and basement car parking.

Gosford City’s mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna said the council was still very keen to try and make the redevelopment workable.

“Council staff did recommend that this development application should be refused for a number of reasons,” mayor Cr McKinna said.

“But, we strongly believe there is still an opportunity for council staff and the developer to try and see whether the redevelopment of this important, iconic community facility could be delivered in a more suitable and acceptable way.

“At this stage, there are still concerns about the proposal’s excessive size and height, as well as whether it is in the community’s best interests.

Community members concerned about the future of the Avoca Beach Theatre

“Although we received well over 1,500 individual letters and signatures objecting to this proposal, it’s important to acknowledge that we also received around 800 individual letters and signatures supporting it as part of the application’s public exhibition.

“Councillors have also been advised by council staff that the site’s flooding risks are too significant to ignore, especially for this proposal.

“With the site located in an existing floodway, the proposed vehicle access and basement car parking for the redevelopment

pose serious public safety risks if the site floods.

“However, council has now deferred its decision on this proposal and asked the CEO to meet with the applicant and gauge their preparedness to amend the current design to address these concerns and others.

“We’ve also asked for a further report to be provided to the council at its next available meeting after March next year.”

The decision was a source of contention at council’s final meeting of the year with the gallery full to the brim and overflowing into the foyer.

Councillors did not unanimously decide on the deferral with Greens Cr Hillary Morris saying she didn’t see what a further three months was going to achieve.

“There has been plenty of time to reach an agreement,” said Cr Morris.

“The theatre is a wonderful community asset, there is no doubt about that, and I certainly hope we don’t lose it.”

Cr Gabby Bowles said the application was “an emotional one” for her as it was one of the first emails she received when she was elected as a councillor.

“There’s a lot of different opinions about whether the owners have a sound and reasonable reason to expand, but I don’t believe that’s council’s decision to decide.

“None of us want to see this theatre close… but the report as it stands now is not something I can support,” said Cr Bowles.

Mayor Cr McKinna said: “I would like to sincerely thank every resident for their comments and feedback on this proposal, and patience while we continue to assess the application.”

Media release, 10 Dec 2014 Gosford Council Media Kaitlin Watts, 18 Dec 2014

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20 storey development at The Entrance under consideration

yong Council has received a proposal from the Australia China Theme Park Pty Ltd to rezone land at Sparks Rd, Warnervale, to allow for the development of a $500 million cultural theme park – Chappypie China Time.

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Council will now forward the planning proposal to the Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) seeking permission through a gateway determination to proceed in the preparation of a planning proposal to amend the Wyong LEP to facilitate the Theme Park.

The land is currently zoned industrial which allows a theme park but the height is currently very restrictive.

The theme park, set

on 15.7 hectares of land, would create jobs in the construction phase and an additional 1,000 ongoing jobs once completed.

The rezoning will be subject to community and agency consultation with the results to be reported back to council.

Mayor Cr Doug Eaton said: “I am personally excited that this proposal has got to this stage.”

“This is a development, along with a regional airport, that can completely transform

our Shire and turn us into a key tourist destination.

“We desperately need more local jobs, particularly for our young people, and thousands of local jobs will be created during construction alone, which is great news.

“The spin offs in terms of tourism jobs and dollars flowing in our Shire are huge and it will really put Wyong Shire on the map.”

Media statement, 10 Dec 2014 Wyong Council media

Artist impression of the building from the corner of Marine Pde and The Entrance Road (left) and the loading area from Ocean Pde (right)

development application for a $40 million development of 126 apartments, shops and a restaurant with parking and public domain works at 14 The Entrance Rd and 2 Ocean Pde, The Entrance, has been submitted to Wyong Council.

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An artist’s impression of part of the theme park

The development would consist of the construction of a podium and tower style building totalling 20 storeys which would include shops and restaurants and 126 apartments, 35 of which would be one-bedroom, 57 two-bedroom and 34 three-bedroom.

The development would also cater for 209 parking spaces, communal open space and facilities such as a pool and barbecues.

Council made a submission to the Joint Regional Planning Panel in support of the application which was considered by the Hunter Central Coast JRPP on December 18, however, at the time Wyong Regional chronicle went to press the outcome was not available.

Deputy Mayor Cr Lynne Webster said: “This is the development everyone has been waiting for.”

“This will mean better housing options for our residents, and better accommodation, retail and dining options for the many tourists who come here.

“This represents a $40 million investment in the local economy and the community will benefit from the job creation and tourism opportunities that will follow.”

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ommencing in 2015, Ducks Crossing Publications has separated its newspaper business from its other publishing and sales activities.

It will continue to trade as Ducks Crossing Publications, while the newspaper side of the organisation will trade under a new business name,

Council will construct the reserve’s $1.4 million rock revetment, spend $200,000 in landscaping and conduct a feasibility study for a counciloperated dredge to renourish Ettalong Beach.

Plans to construct groynes near the reserve have been dropped,

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The name Ducks Crossing Publications came about because the office was located at Tascott near an official ducks crossing

point on Glenrock Parade with an official council road sign warning drivers of ducks crossing the road, often with a number of ducklings in tow.

At that stage, the business only had the one newspaper, so the business name could cover many other publishing and related activities.

However, on moving to Gosford and commencing publication of newspapers covering the entire Central

Coast, it now seems far more appropriate to have a business name which reflects that, and which represents the core business of the organisation.

The address, telephone numbers, bank details and email addresses remain unchanged.

However, new ones have also been created to suit the new name, but they are all redirected to the same areas within the organisation.

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Two environmental grants announced The demolition of Woy Woy Oval grandstand

“This design pushes the oval and grandstand further to the east creating a large area of public space along the street front which will include passive recreation areas and a new cafe.

“There initially will be a loss of 48 timed car parking spaces within the existing short term car park.

“However, this will be offset by 62

new short term spaces within the car park immediately to the north of the new development.

“While parking is a major issue for retailers in the Woy Woy town centre, this design reaches a good compromise between the needs of the sporting community, the desire to activate the street front and the necessity to provide parking and

retail outcomes for the town centre.

“The Chamber understands that the redevelopment should be completed in September 2015 which means the new facility and forecourt area will be open for business leading into the busy summer period next year.

“The outcome is a great example of community engagement and co-

operation.”

Media release, 8 Dec 2014 Matthew Wales, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Media release, 28 Nov 2014 Tim Sowden, office of Lucy Wicks MP Photo: Craig Bucello

Groynes abandoned as upgrade proceeds Gosford Council will upgrade Lance Webb Reserve on the Ettalong foreshore, but will abandon plans to construct groynes on the beach.

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Memorial service to be held for Voyager sinking A service will be held on Saturday, February 14, at the CPO Jonathan Rogers Memorial at Rogers Park, Woy Woy, to commemorate the anniversary of the sinking of HMAS Voyager.

The demolition of the Woy Woy Oval grandstand began on Friday, November 28, following the approval of $3.5 million in funding to Gosford Council for the oval redevelopment.

The funding approval was announced by Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks.

“This project will involve the construction of a new grandstand building, clubhouse, change rooms, forecourt and field relocation at Woy Woy Oval,” said Ms Wicks.

“It will be a great boost to Woy Woy as this facility will improve the region’s ability to meet the demands of future population growth and the need for more recreational facilities.

“The project will create approximately 186 jobs during construction,” she said.

The development was also approved by the Joint Regional Planning Panel on Thursday, December 4, a decision which was backed by the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce.

“This is a great result for the Woy Woy town centre,” said Chamber president Mr Matthew Wales.

“The design and orientation of the new grandstand and forecourt areas will create an exciting opportunity to re-activate this section of the old Woy Woy town centre whilst providing new sporting facilities for the area.

“From the outset, the Chamber was of the view that the redevelopment of the Woy Woy Oval needed to provide both improved sporting facilities and more usable public space.

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and the remaining funding will be reallocated to other projects.

The change of scope is expected to deliver a number of benefits to the community and council, according to Council’s community growth director Ms Judy Jaeger.

These include better protection of heritage items, local properties and infrastructure, as well as maintaining amenity and beach access, and extending a similar seawall from Ettalong Foreshore Reserve to Lance Webb Reserve.

The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce president Mr Matthew Wales said he was pleased that Gosford Council has agreed to continue with the revetment wall upgrade works on the Ettalong foreshore in Lance Webb Reserve.

“Council’s decision to change the scope of upgrade works in and around Ettalong Foreshore’s Lance Webb Reserve is welcome news,” said Mr Wales.

“The dredge option is a position that the Chamber has advocated for many years.

“We see this as being essential in ensuring that the renourishment of Ettalong Beach is sustainable, similar to the way that the beach in Noosa Queensland is maintained.

“We also support the shelving of the previous plans to construct groynes in the reserve’s vicinity with those funds reallocated to other projects.

“The construction of groynes has had mixed success in the past and it is our view that regular sand renourishment is more effective.

“This decision clearly

demonstrates council’s ongoing commitment to the upgrading of the Ettalong Beach foreshore.

“The funding of the works will ensure better protection of local properties and public infrastructure and link in with the recently completed foreshore works,” said Mr Wales.

Gosford Council agenda GRO.32, 9 Dec 2014 Media release, 10 Dec 2014 Matthew Wales, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

nvironment Minister and Minister for the Central Coast Rob Stokes and Member for Gosford Chris Holstein have announced two environmental grants totalling $36,000 to fund new environmental projects in Gosford. landscape and habitat,” Mr Stokes said.

“This funding will be used to improve existing wildlife corridors to improve the environmental protection this reserve system offers.

“Protecting and enhancing the environment of NSW is our shared responsibility and these funding programs support the community to care for their own environments.”

Mr Holstein said: “This funding will help improve

Marine Rescue Central Coast was kept busy on January 3 and 4 with a handful of rescues in the Peninsula area.

green spaces in our community and empower future generations to value and protect our environment,” Mr Holstein said.

“I am very pleased the NSW Government has provided this funding for both of these projects.”

Media release, 18 Dec 2014 Andrew Priestley, Office of Rob Stokes MP

The CPO Jonathan Rogers Memorial in Woy Woy

Chief Petty Officer Jonathan Rogers

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Mr Stokes said almost $34,000 would be spent to improve local wildlife corridors, while Woy Woy South Public School would receive $2,500 for a project to teach students the benefits of recycling and using energy and water sustainably.

“This grant will help build upon the Gosford Coastal Open Space System, which is a network of bushland reserves created 30 years ago to protect the

The program will include a short march with the Naval Band and Australian Naval Cadets from TS Hawkesbury from the Everglades Country Club car park at 11:30am to the Memorial for the service at 12pm.

Students from Brisbane Water Secondary College, Umina Campus, will read out the names of those men who lost their lives on that tragic day.

Following the service, a lunch will be served at Everglades Country Club at 1pm for $40.

No tickets will be available for purchase on the day.

To purchase a ticket, contact Bruce Smith on 4382 6146.

Email, 5 Jan 2015 Bruce Smith, Naval Association of Australia Central Coast Sub Section

Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein, Minister for the Central Coast Mr Rob Stokes and Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna

Volunteer crews assisted two vessels on Sunday, January 4, which started with a phone call at around 1:45pm from the skipper of a 6.5 metre runabout off Lobster Beach.

He indicated that there were five people aboard his boat and he suspected he had contaminated fuel.

Skipper Peter Alderton and his crew on Central Coast 21 were assigned the task.

The vessel was quickly located and towed to safety at Empire Bay. While this vessel was still under tow, a radio call was received at 2:45pm from a four metre vessel at

Ettalong.

The owner reported two people on board and indicated the boat had a mechanical failure.

Skipper Norm Smith and his crew on Central Coast 22 were assigned to assist.

The runabout was towed off the beach and back to the Blackwall ramp.

The radio operator at the Point Clare base received the first call for help on Saturday, January 3, around 9:20am from a five metre runabout in Hardys Bay. The three men on board reported mechanical problems.

Skipper Norm Smith, aboard Central Coast 21, was tasked to assist and the vessel was towed to the Lintern St ramp.

While this incident was still underway, just after 9:30am,

Skipper Ken Sharp on patrol aboard Central Coast 22 was flagged down on The Broadwater by a five metre runabout.

The two people on-board said their boat’s engine had failed and asked for a tow to Gosford boat ramp.

Around 1pm, the radio room received another call for help from a Sea Doo PWC at Lobster Beach.

The owner reported that the engine would not start and the two people on-board needed help to get back to Lions Park at Woy Woy. Central Coast 22 was sent to assist.

At 1:30pm Skipper Peter Ashworth and his crew on Central Coast 21 were sent out to search for a green hulled vessel reported to have a mechanical failure.

The owner thought he was near Blackwall Channel.

As Central Coast 21 traversed Paddys Channel its crew was flagged down by a 5.5 metre Caribbean runabout.

The boat’s owner reported engine failure and asked for a tow to the Blackwall Ramp.

The request was OK’d by the watch officer, Robert Smith, and the search task for a green hulled vessel was transferred to Central Coast 22.

The green vessel was found to be a six metre Haines Hunter with two people on-board.

It was located at 2:20pm off Pelican Island and was towed to Gosford Ramp.

Meanwhile, at 2:15pm, Central Coast 21 was assigned to assist a 4.5 metre runabout with two people

on board, stranded on a sand bar near Pretty Beach.

Skipper Peter Ashworth manoeuvred the rescue boat as closely as possible in the tricky conditions and skill throwing a heaving line enabled a tow-rope to be passed.

The runabout was then dragged to deeper water and jump-started.

It was escorted back to the Koolewong Ramp.

All those assisted thanked the Marine Rescue volunteer boat crews and radio room operators for giving up their time to provide the help needed on the water especially during this time of year.

Media releases, 4 and 5 Jan 2015 Ron Cole, Marine Rescue Central Coast

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Chamber secretary wins Liberal pre-selection Peninsula Chamber of Commerce secretary Mr Adam Crouch has been pre-selected for the seat of Terrigal by the Liberal Party of NSW. A Umina resident, Mr Crouch has lived on the Central Coast for the past 15 years with his wife Jill.

He works as a sales director for an international printing company and is an executive member of the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce.

Mr Crouch said he was committed to continuing the good work of the Mike Baird Liberal team, and will work hard to ensure essential services such as health, transport, and education are delivered to Terrigal.

Peninsula Chamber of Commerce president Mr Matthew Wales congratulated Mr Crouch on his endorsement by the Liberal Party.

“Mr Crouch has been the secretary of the Peninsula

Chamber for the past six years and is highly respected in the local business community,” said Mr Wales.

“He is a highly skilled and successful businessman and, if elected, will bring a fresh and energetic approach to the electorate of Terrigal.

“I think many of us in the community share the view that politics needs younger and more innovative representatives and I’m confident that Mr Crouch will set high standards during the upcoming campaign.

“The Chamber wishes Mr Crouch and all those candidates who are putting themselves forward every success in the leadup to the State Election in March 2015,” said Mr Wales.

Website, 8 Jan 2015 Liberal Party of NSW Media release, 19 Dec 2014 Matthew Wales, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

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Memorial park closed for renovations Memorial Park at Woy Woy will be closed for renovations from Monday, January 12, for about two months.

Work to be completed includes the stabilisation of the seawall on the northern side of the garden, as well as restoration of the cenotaph.

The monument and garden display commemorates those who have served in the various conflicts that Australia has had involvement in.

While the Memorial Park will not be accessible to visitors during the Australia Day celebrations in Woy Woy, these renovation works will ensure that the garden and cenotaph are in the best condition for the Anzac Centenary in April this year.

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Pre-selected for Labor Umina resident Ms Kathy Smith has been pre-selected to stand for the Labor Party for the seat of Gosford at the upcoming state election, due to be held on March 28.

Ms Smith, a community and health advocate, said she was looking forward to the challenge and continuing her work for the community.

“We are seeing more and more money going into Western Sydney while we here on the Coast suffer,” said Ms Smith.

“I have fought for many years for better investment and services on the Central Coast, including

securing funding for the Central Coast Radiotherapy Clinic at Gosford Hospital so that locals could receive their vital cancer treatment close to home and loved ones, without having to travel to Sydney or Newcastle to get the care they need,” she said.

But, Ms Smith said that the fight was harder than it should have been.

“The Central Coast was the last major region in NSW to secure a radiotherapy centre, and it meant that patients would have to travel hours just to get treatment,” she said.

“It took years of hard work, and both a Labor State Government and a Labor Federal Government, to finally make it happen.

“Labor is the only party that is committed to the investment in our area to make the Coast an even better place to live, work, and raise a family,” said Ms Smith.

With three generations of family living locally, Ms Smith said she was proud to see her children and grandchildren enjoy the lifestyle of the Central Coast.

“We are so lucky to live on the Coast, but I want it to be a place

where my grandchildren can get a great education, as well as a good job at the end of it.

“I want to be a part of a Labor Government that will reverse the Liberals’ cuts to education, so every school is a great school, and I want to work with local businesses to create, support and protect jobs on the Coast so more locals can work close to home,” said Ms Smith.

Reversing cuts to TAFE, and pensioner travel concessions are also on Ms Smith’s agenda.

“The Liberal Government is making cruel cuts to our local services, not for economic reasons, but their own ideological reasons.

“We need to fight against the Liberals’ $800 million cuts to TAFE, and reinstate the pensioner travel concessions so that our older Australians can still get out and about.

“The Liberals have forgotten the Central Coast, and are taking our area for granted, but I will be a strong voice for our community,” Ms Smith said.

Media release, 12 Dec 2014 Kathy Smith, Labor candidate for Gosford

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Five projects receive government funding Now Offering…

Five community infrastructure projects will receive funding under the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnership program.

The funding was announced

by Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein on Wednesday, December 17.

Projects to receive funding include Central Coast Alternative Care Group which will receive $34,000 to renovate South Woy Woy Progress Hall.

Woy Woy Football Club will receive $16,900 for an all weather area at Austin Butler Oval for volunteer protection.

Pearl Beach Progress Association will receive $25,000 for the creation of the Pearl Beach Community Precinct area.

Umina PCYC which will receive $13,600 for the replacement of damaged carpets and new guttering drainage in their main building.

Gosford Council will receive money on a dollar-for-dollar basis

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Mr Holstein said he was delighted the NSW Premier Mike Baird announced the roll out of these local projects.

“Since 2011 it’s been a privilege to support community projects that make a real difference to the

Gosford and Peninsula community worth over $1 million.

“I look forward to seeing the benefits of these local projects as they are undertaken and more importantly put into use.”

Media release, 17 Dec 2014 Chris Holstein, Member for Gosford

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Solar panels for Patonga hall Solar panels will be installed on the roof of Patonga Public Hall and its boundary fencing will be replaced thanks to an $8726 grant from the State Government.

The funding is part of a $1.2 million commitment under the Public Reserves Management Fund Program to support the development, maintenance and improvement of public reserves across the Gosford electorate.

Member for Gosford Mr Chris

Holstein announced the grant on Friday, December 19, and said: “Public reserves are wonderful assets that are highly valued by local communities and are vital to the success of local sports, social clubs, business and tourism.

“Showgrounds, caravan parks and local parks and reserves are the social and economic focal point of many of our local communities, and this funding will allow community trust managers to carry out improvements that will

bring greater social and economic benefits to their local community.

“By supporting these vital projects, the NSW Government is supporting and promoting economies in the Gosford electorate, as well as the role our wonderful local volunteers play in the ongoing management of the Crown reserve system,” said Mr Holstein.

Media release, 19 Dec 2014 Chris Holstein, Member for Gosford

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Publisher Stationery business recogised changes name to Central Coast Newspapers A Peninsula stationery business was recognised at an annual traineeship and business awards night on Wednesday, November 26.

Umina’s Peninsular Office Supplies won the Excellence in Support of Learning award and

The publisher of Peninsula News has changed its name to Central Coast Newspapers.

It has separated its newspaper business from its other publishing and sales activities.which will continue to trade as Ducks Crossing Publications.

Ducks Crossing Publications proprietor Mr Cec Bucello said the original name came about because the office was located at Tascott near a point on Glenrock Pde with a council road sign warning drivers of crossing ducks.

“At that stage, the business only had the one newspaper so the business name could cover many publishing and related activities.

“However, on moving to

Gosford and commencing publication of newspapers covering the entire Central Coast, it now seems far more appropriate to have a business name which reflects that, and which represents the core business of the organisation.”

The address, telephone numbers, bank details and email addresses remain unchanged.

New email addresses had also been created for the new name, but they were all redirected to the same areas within the organization, Mr Bucello said.

Peninsula News remains owned by a voluntary non-profit community group, with Central Coast Newspapers providing production and publishing services .

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The holiday park is managed by tourism park operator Australian Tourist Park Management for the NRMA. Australian Tourist Park Management CEO Mr Mark Manteit said: “This award is reflective of our dedication to creating memorable holiday experiences for our guests and their families.”

He said Australian Tourist Park Management, NRMA Holiday Parks and the team at Ocean Beach were all overjoyed and honoured to have received this award.

Within the park, guests are exposed to an array of familyfriendly facilities including pools with slides and a waterfall as well as a toddlers’ wading pool, two giant jumping pillows, gokarts, adventure playground, an undercover games area and tennis and basketball courts.

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Legalise Trafalgar Ave style parking across Peninsula The current controversy over parking on road verges is pitting a very doctrinaire application of general road rules by Gosford Council against very sensible and pragmatic actions by Peninsula residents in a very particular situation.

The position that a street is divided into a roadway (pavement) and verge (nature strip, footpath or whatever) might seem sensible in state-wide theory but it does not reflect the reality of many (perhaps, most) streets on the Peninsula, where the verge is often an untraversable strip of rough ground, completely unusable by pedestrians who are forced onto the un-kerbed road pavement as the only place to walk.

In these circumstances, cars parked on the verge are hindering nobody and, in fact, are adding to comfort and safety by keeping the pavement as open as possible for both vehicles and pedestrians.

On the open road, the pavement is usually bordered by a shoulder, and parked cars use (in fact, are required to use) the shoulder, instead of parking on the pavement.

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 Why does the same logic not apply to Peninsula streets?

The strip of verge adjoining the (un-kerbed) pavement can be argued to be a shoulder and, in many cases, there is a de facto if not de jure shoulder in existence.

Cars parked on this “shoulder” are not interfering with pedestrians or with council access to service lines etc., and the council is merely being intransigent in not recognising this fact.

Perhaps, council should be focussing on providing the kerb and guttering that would settle this controversy, rather than harassing motorists to no good effect whatsoever.

Incidentally, it is a little puzzling that, on Trafalgar Ave, council has provided parking pads on the verges of the street without, apparently, causing any conflict of usage.

Is it actually legal for drivers to park on the verges in these locations (there is no signage to indicate the status of these pads either way), and if so, by what authority and by what mechanism does the council legalise these spaces?

Possibly, a useful step by council would be to examine all the un-kerbed streets on the Peninsula and indicate where similar spaces could be used for parking (even if they do not boast the elegant brick paving of Trafalgar Ave).

Alternatively, why doesn’t the council ask residents to submit proposals for such spaces in the streets where they live and specifically reject those where it can show that a conflict would be created?

Could it be that such a common sense approach would offend Mr Macnee’s perception of bureaucratic order?

Email, 18 Dec 2014 Bruce Hyland, Ettalong

A dubious promise I am overly suspicious and cautious about State Liberal MP Chris Holstein’s latest promise of delivering $350 million over five years to redevelop Gosford Hospital ahead of the NSW State Election.

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Furthermore, over the past four years while Chris Holstein has been incumbent, Gosford Hospital has, for three years consecutively, failed the emergency response time, meaning patients with life threatening conditions have not been operated on in the recommended timeframe.

Gosford and the wider Central Coast region deserve better health facilities.

Poor state representation should no longer be tolerated.

Email, 3 Jan 2015 Jesse Corda, Umina

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Chick turns into monster Craig Spears’ letter (Peninsula News, December 15) about a bantam rearing a day-old chick reminded us of the day-old chick our daughters bought and reared.

This hand-reared chick turned into a big black monster of a rooster.

He would greet you with a raised spurs charge.

He was a mean bird leaving bad scratches on the legs of a neighbour’s son.

Forum I converted an old broom handle into a T shaped “Chicken Little Pusher” to push him away.

You could never turn your back on him for fear of attack.

Chicken Little was the name our girls gave him.

Later on we swapped him for a docile Rhode Island Red rooster.

Poor Chicken Little ended up literally and completely in a chicken stew.

Email, 18 Dec 2014 Keith Whitfield, Woy Woy

Is sand replenishment spending justifiable?

It is unfortunate that the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce’s media release (Peninsula News December 15) regarding ongoing sand replenishment at Noosa and now Ettalong, neglected to mention the ongoing costs to the community.

If this local replenishment costs

Forum the taxpayer almost $500,000 this time, what will it be next time?

Surely at this time of fiscal restraint, it is necessary to ask the community if this increasing cost to fight nature is a justifiable use of public money.

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Killy Cares helps out elderly couple Community-based charity Killy Cares has provided assistance to an elderly couple who were struggling with ill-health and had no family living locally.

The couple were struggling to prepare their home of 40 years for sale ahead of their move to the North Coast where they will be closer to family.

Killy Cares’ volunteers assisted with some aspects of the clean-up of the home and the disposal of unwanted furniture and personal effects.

Volunteers were also gearing up to assist other community members who, for various reasons,

were in need of either practical or emotional support.

The Killy Cares website is under development and will be launched shortly.

In the meantime, Killy Cares continues to engage with other support networks in the local and wider community with a view to determining how it might partner with them to provide the optimum levels of support to community members in need.

If you are interested in volunteering with Killy Cares please email killycares@gmail. com.

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School receives environment funding Woy Woy South Public School will receive $2500 in State Government grant funding for a project that teaches students the benefits of recycling and using energy and water sustainably.

The funding was announced on Thursday, December 18, by Environment Minister and Minister for the Central Coast Mr Rob Stokes.

“Woy Woy South Public School’s Living Sustainably project will teach students how they can bring sustainability into their everyday lives by improving recycling; reducing power and water use; and growing their own vegetables.

“Protecting and enhancing the environment of NSW is our shared responsibility and these funding programs support the community to care for their own environments,” said Mr Stokes.

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Woy Woy Bowling Club’s December Charity Bowls Day raised $1270 for Central Coast Kids in Need.

The day also saw the handover of funds raised in 2014, a total of $12,500.

A cheque was presented to Rhonda Doyle and Lorraine Churchill, the treasurer and secretary respectively of Central Coast Kids in Need.

Fifty-eight bowlers turned up on the day.

Central Coast Kids in Need raises money to assist families

who have seriously ill children with prolonged illness.

Most of these children are cancer patients, others with organ transplants and premature babies with life threatening issues.

The money is used to defray the costs of accommodation for the families at Ronald McDonald House and Parent Hostel Rooms while the kids are receiving their treatment.

The next Charity Bowls Days will be held on January 18 and February 15.

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Blue bus visits the Peninsula Beyondblue’s National Roadshow will visit the Peninsula on January 13 and 15.

Beyondblue CEO Ms Georgie Harman said the big blue bus would set up at Mary Mac’s Place in Woy Woy from 11am to 1pm on Tuesday, January 13, and at Mingaletta Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Corporation on Thursday, January 15, from 10am to 3pm.

A free community barbecue will be held at both locations.

“Many people choose to set goals at the start of a new year and we’re encouraging all Australians to make their mental wellbeing a priority in 2015,” she said.

She said residents should think about the things that contribute to feeling healthy, fulfilled and connected.

“Then use our pledge envelope to write down a commitment or goal, that will help you achieve or maintain good mental health in 2015.

“We’ll post it back to you at a later date, either as a reminder or a pat on the back for your achievements.”

The pledge can also be made online at www.beyondblue.org. au/pledge.

Central Coast NSW Medicare manager Mr Richard Nankervis said the visit was a good opportunity for people to pick up free information about depression and anxiety and find out about existing local services available to them.

“We are proud to partner with Beyondblue as part of their National Roadshow.

“More than one in 10 adults in our region experience high or very high psychological distress, so helping to raise awareness and understanding about mental health issues – and where to find support – is something we feel very strongly about,” he said.

Medicare staff will be on hand to provide information about local services at events.

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A RESOLUTION TO MARK THE BEGINNING OF 2015 ew Year’s come and go and unfortunately so do a lot of our resolutions.

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Good posture will not only have the benefit of making you feel good about yourself, but has been shown to promote overall good health.

You may not have noticed the way other people stand, walk or sit – let’s face it, there are generally more important things to do with your day!

However, if you take a minute or two to make a point of studying the gait, stance and reclining attitude of your work colleagues, family and friends, you will notice a decided array of ‘slump and slouch’ postures that tend to be all too common.

This is possibly through laziness or maybe just plain ignorance of what the outcome of poor posture can produce.

The upshot is that those walking, standing and sitting with poor posture are building future health problems for themselves without being aware of it.

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One of the first points they will cover with you is that too much slouching with shoulders hunched forward is very likely, over a period of time, to cause mis-alignments in the vertebrae of the spine.

These ‘subluxations’ will, in turn, contribute to interference with the normal working of the spine and the nerves associated with it.

The result invariably is that normal activity is virtually impossible without discomfort or even severe pain.

Good posture, like many things in life, is a matter of practice.

If you are prepared to put a little effort into creating the type of posture your body really needs for good health, it won’t take very much in terms of energy to establish a habit of ‘good posture’.

All you have to do is to literally pull yourself up each time you become aware of ‘slouching’.

The results will be self-evident in fewer aches and pains and problems with shoulders, neck and spine.

Hips, knees and feet will also benefit

over time.

Of course, you have to want to do it.

In addition to the obvious benefit of pain-free muscles, joints and ligaments, the effects on overall health are also noticeable within a short space of time and your muscles will not fatigue as quickly.

So dust off your resolutions, stand tall with your eyes to the horizon, shoulders back and down, core muscles locked, swing your arms as you walk and take a deep breath.

Enjoy your new found confidence and health.

Give us a call and have your posture assessed today.

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Education

School captains and SRC elected but so was the large number of students who nominated themselves for SRC. “We had 14 students nominated for Year 10 SRC, 39 students nominated for Year 9 SRC and 45 students nominated for Year 8 SRC. “With the number of students growing each year, we would like to take all of these keen students, but unfortunately our numbers are limited.

“I would also like to congratulate those students who nominated themselves for a captain position but were not successful,” said Mr Walker.

The school captains and School Representative Committee (SRC) were elected at Umina campus of Brisbane Water Secondary College late last year.

Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina campus’s elected school captains

New special teacher Ettalong Public School has a new teacher for special education classes, Ms Rachel Dowling.

Ms Dowling has previously taught special education at Henry Kendall High School.

Ettalong Public School principal Mr Colin Wallis said Ms Dowling has “a vast array of skills and talents that will enhance and enrich our special education unit”.

Ms Dowling will commence her role at Ettalong Public School once term one begins this year.

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New uniform trialled of shape.”

The first part of the new uniform to be provided will be the sports uniform and will completely replace the current style over the next two years.

All new uniform changes as well as standard uniforms will be available for purchase as of the beginning of 2015.

Woy Woy Public School has trialled new school uniform proposals with a positive outcome.

Principal Ms Ona Buckley said: “Parents of children trialling the uniform items have reported back that they are indeed very durable, wash and wear well and are easy to get stains out of.”

“Better still, they are totally drip dry, they do not shrink or pull out

Newsletter, 9 Dec 2014 Ona Buckley, Woy Woy Public School

Christmas carols sung at school Church combining successfully to present a fantastic event.”

Christmas raffle winners, drawn on the night, were Charlie Collins from Year 1, the Poremskis family and Diane Nagle.

Ettalong Public School held a community carols event on Sunday, December 14, and raised $2000 towards upgrades for the school.

Principal Mr Colin Wallis said: “It had a true community feel with the school, with our local Baptist

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Nineteen students gave speeches as to why they should each be voted for captain.

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Education

School holds major fundraiser Woy Woy South Public School held its major fundraiser for the year, Wipeout, on Friday, December 5.

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Prizes were awarded to the boy, girl and class who raised the most sponsorship money.

As well as the wipeout sessions, the day included a sausage sizzles, fairy floss, snow cones, a multi prize raffle draw and the chance to throw water at the teachers.

School principal Ms Kim Whealey said: “We can’t thank the P and C members enough for all the planning that has gone into making this not only a successful fundraiser, but lots of fun as well.”

Newsletter, 2 Dec 2014 Kim Whealey, Woy Woy South Public School

Mock interviews prepare students for work Students at Brisbane Water Secondary College, Umina campus, participated in mock interviews late last year to help prepare them for future work opportunities.

Staff member Ms Nerrida Lewis said: “It was wonderful to see the students taking this very useful event seriously and with pride.”

Ms Lewis said the panelists, who were asked to nominate the top two students to receive a $20 gift voucher, found it very difficult and thus awarded a voucher to five students.

Those who received the gift vouchers were Miguel AcevedoMoreno, Jayda Bryant, Wil Hudson, Grace Robertson and Logan Wardrop.

Central Coast Group Training also sponsored the school for the event and rewarded Steven Sarayeldin with a $50 Westfield

gift voucher.

Also present on the day were representatives of local businesses including KFC Woy Woy who have selected several students for interviews and possible employment.

Ms Lewis said: “I would like to take this opportunity to thank the many students who helped out.

“Many students made coffees, prepared the lunches and waited on our guest panel members Naomi Hayes, Kayla Dingwall, Logan Wardrop, Jayda Bryant, Justine Murchie, Taylor Kennedy, Madalyn Wing, Emily Northcott, Teah Berghofer, Lashe King and Monique Kenyon just to name a few.

“Another great opportunity for our students,” she said.

Newsletter, 17 Dec 2014 Brent Walker, Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina

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Ettalong Public School was named the Environmental School of the Year at the Gosford Council Environment Awards on Wednesday, November 19.

School principal Mr Colin Wallis said this was an outstanding achievement for the school considering the calibre and depth of environmentally aware schools

across Gosford City.

“Many thanks to both Sam Harrison and Marika Selwood for their initiative, drive and commitment in ensuring our school is well advanced in environmental sustainability and that our students are environmentally aware,” said Mr Wallis.

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Out and About

Rowena Newton skiing

The Woy Woy School of Music’s Violin Ensemble performing at Ettalong Public School Photo: Geoff Newton

Before performance: ‘Break a leg’ Violinist Ms Rowena Newton was due to perform with the Woy Woy School of Music’s Violin Ensemble

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“It takes a lot more than a broken foot and a bit of blood to stop a violinist,” said Ms Newton.

“After all, the violinists played on as the unsinkable Titanic sank into the icy waters of the Atlantic Ocean.

“Before I was diagnosed with dermatomyositis, I had a terrible fall at home and was stuck on the floor for over 30 minutes.

“The children were only three and 16-months-old and my husband Geoff was working in the Sydney CBD more than two hours away at the time, so it was a terrifying and very isolating experience.

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“At that age, children need constant supervision.

“Fortunately, family and friends came to the rescue.

“Six weeks later, I was finally diagnosed with dermatomyositis and spent seven weeks in hospital and rehab.

“Since diagnosis, I have received ongoing support and encouragement from Muscular Dystrophy NSW and the Myositis Association,” she said.

Ironically, when Rowena went skiing with support from the Disabled Winter Sports Association in August last year, she didn’t fall over once in five days of skiing.

“It was an absolute miracle and this latest fall simply walking along on a bit of grass, just confirms it,” Ms Newton said.

“How anybody who routinely falls over could ski for five days without falling defies belief,” Ms Newton said.

Ms Newton underwent chemotherapy at the end of 2013 to treat a flare up of the disease.

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Out and About

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Children’s activities held at Pearl Beach The Pearl Beach Kids Club, an initiative of the Pearl Beach Progress Association, is presenting a series of activities throughout January.

A weekly Wednesday evening event commencing at 5pm in the Pearl Beach Memorial Hall is Family Bingo where families are invited to come along and join in the fun with prizes to be won.

A Rock Pool Ramble will be conducted by Jeannie Lawson from Harmony Visions Environmental

and Education Eco Tours at 8:15am on Tuesday, January 13.

Children, aged eight and over, are invited to come along and meet the residents of the Pearl Beach Rock Pools and learn how all creatures survive together in their watery world.

The Kids’ Cook-up Class will be held on Wednesday, January 14, from 10am in the Memorial Hall.

Kids aged six and over are invited to have fun in the kitchen and enjoy eating what they make.

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will be held in the Memorial Hall on Wednesday, January 21, at 10am.

Conducted by well-known Pearl Beach artist Marijke Greenway, young art enthusiasts aged eight to 15 can participate in a workshop where they will be coached in art form, colour and design. “By using artistic examples I hope to motivate the budding young artists,� said Ms Greenway.

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To Infinity and Beyond Kids Astronomy will be held on Thursday, January 22, at 6pm in

the Hall for kids aged between eight and 14.

A short visual presentation will be given by local Pearl Beach enthusiast Paul Wickham, who will introduce solar systems, galaxies and the universe.

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Bookings are recommended for all kids activities.

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Out and About

Little Theatre announces its season of plays Woy Woy Little Theatre has announced its season of plays for this year.

The offering includes three new plays and a 90-year-old Nöel Coward classic.

Woy Woy Little Theatre president Ms Christine Vale will direct Yes, Prime Minister to be staged at the Peninsula Theatre from February 27 to March 15.

Yes, Prime Minister is a fiveyear-old play which was created when fans of the defunct TV series wanted more, according to the two original writers, Anthony Jay and Jonathan Lynn.

The cast features many familiar faces and a sprinkling of newcomers.

The cast includes Andrew Thomson, Mike Jeffries, Adam Young, Kellie Martin and Bob Farmer.

Next up is Irish dramatist Bernard Farrell’s dark comedy Lovers at Versailles.

This is another modern play, written 12 years ago and directed by veteran Barbara Hickey.

The play examines the plight of three women who are left behind when Stephen Sullivan suddenly dies.

His wife, Clara, always suspected that Stephen had a hidden life.

His daughter Isobel is determined to use every opportunity to move up the social ladder and Anna, Stephen’s favourite daughter, is now offered a second chance at happiness.

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Meetings through the year + social afternoons Well-known guest speakers www.fabcnsw.org.au

4341 5170 Bridge Duplicate Bridge Mon Tue Thur Fri Sat-12.15pm & Wed 9.15am Brisbane Water Bridge Club Peninsula Community Centre 93 McMasters Rd.Woy Woy www.brisbane-water.bridge-club.org

Directory - Not for profit Community Organisations www.centralcoasthsguild.org.au

Central Coast Family History Society Inc. Resources, information & advice to study your family’s history.

1st Sat 1pm Lions Community Hall, 8 Russell Drysdale St, E. Gosford. www.centralcoastfhs.org.au

4324 5164 Central Coast Tenants’ Advice and Advocacy Service Do you have issues with your landlord or real estate agent?

Free telephone advice and advocacy for all tenants and residents in residential parks.

4353 5515 cctaas@hotmail.com

Community Care Services - Central Coast For people with memory loss & their carers. Enjoy a relaxing coffee morning Rocky Point Café - Ettalong Beach Memorial Club 3rd Wed 4324 4244 Central Coast Over 30s Social Group Inc We offer social contact, entertainment events & new friendships for people in their 30’s, 40’s, 50’s & 60’s etc.

Our events range from; Live Music, House Parties, Restaurant Nights, BBQ’s/Picnics, Trips Away & lots more.

For a FREE calendar call 0428 461 188 cco30s@live.com.au

Central Coast 50+ Singles Social Group Invites Ladies & Gents 50s to 70s etc for dinner, dancing - BBQs & Socialising each weekend.

Our friendly group can be contacted for our monthly programme 4344 5556 0432 110 841 50pssg@gmail.com I AM LOST Deep Conversations & systematic exercises for understanding my self & my place in life. - Gurdjieff Society Ancient and modern knowledge.

Thurs evening fortnightly 0425 296 783 www.gurdjieff.org.au

Mingaletta Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Corporation The Mingaletta community centre provides its members and other community groups a meeting place and referal hub for education, health, well-being and cultural programs through consultative services and community programs.

Mon-Fri 9am 4pm 6 Sydney Ave Umina 4342 7515 admin@mingaletta.com.au

Peninsula School for Seniors The Community Centre, McMasters Road, Woy Woy Discussions, Rumikin, Craft, History, Walkers, Coach trips Tues, Wed, Thur 4341 5984 and 4341 0800

The Krait Club Community Centre - Cooinda Village, Neptune St, Umina 10.30am For senior members of community. Gentle exercises, quizzes, games, social activities, guest speakers, entertainment and bus trips - 4344 2992 Umina Beach Men’s Shed Inc. Men share a variety of tools, pursue interests and hobbies, Spend time with other men and Learn new skills Darrell 4342 9606

Wagstaffe to Killcare Community Protect and preserve the environment & residential nature of the Bouddi Peninsula and to strengthen community bonds 2nd Mon, 7.30pm Wagstaffe Hall 4360 2945 info@wagstaffetokillcare.org.au

Disabled Services Riding for the Disabled Horse Riding as a therapy for those with intellectual or physical disabilities Volunteers required. No Previous exp necessary - School hours only Mon to Sat 4340 0388 stateoffice@rdansw.org.au

Environment Peninsula Environment Group Environmental projects, (incl. Woytopia), Woy Woy community garden, social events, workshops, organic food buying group www.peg.org.au

Health Groups Al-Anon If someone’s drinking is causing you problems...

Al-Anon can help Ph: 4344 6939 1300 252 666 Meetings Saturday 2pm Woy Woy Hospital Ocean Beach Road Alcoholics Anonymous If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, that’s our business.

Every Sat - Progress Hall Ronald Ave, Wyoming 8pm 4323 3890 Better Hearing Australia Central Coast Hearing loss management Support and educational group 7 groups across the coast Providing practical experience and confidence Learn the benefits to hearing aids Better hearing Australia Central Coast 4321 0275 www.centralcoast.betterhearingaustralia.org.au

Probus Club of Umina Friendship, fellowship and fun Advancing intellectual, cultural and social interests for active retirees 55yrs+ Non Political and Non Sectarian - 2nd Wed 10am, Everglades Club

GROW - Free Weekly 12 Step Mental Health Self Help Group - Helping thousands to recover from mental health challenges for more than 55 years to find a GROW group near you call 1800 558 268 or visit

wwcphousie@hotmail.com

Central Coast Handweavers, Spinners and Textile Arts Guild Spinning, weaving, patchwork, quilting, felting & other fibre & fabric crafts Workshops & community quilting bees - Day & night groups 4325 4743

Seniors Computer Club Central Coast Beginners classes for PC or Mac Mon or Tues. Classes Mon to Fri for most programs - see website. 10am – 12md or 1pm - 3pm Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre. Monthly Meetings with Guest Speaker

ParaQuad Specialist healthcare products delivered to your door, for all your continence, wound care and respiratory and nutrition requirements - Professional Clinic Support available 1300 886 601 Pink Butterfly Breast Cancer Support Group First Sunday 10.00am -12.00 Shop 71 Schnapper Road Ettalong Markets 0428 712 251

recruit@volcc.org.au

Gambling Solutions Gambling help counsellors providing free confidential professional service to gamblers, family and friends Available Woy Woy, Kincumber, Gosford and The Entrance 4344 7992

Probus Club of Woy Woy Friendship, Fellowship, and social functions for active retirees.

1st Wed - 10am Everglades Country Club 4341 9195

Overeaters Anonymous (OA) 12-step fellowship for those with eating disorders. No dues, fees, or weigh-ins.

Peninsula Corn. Cntr, cnr. Mc Masters Rd & Ocean Beach Rd. Woy Woy, Fri 8pm www.oa.org - 0412 756 446

www.brightsky.com.au

Volunteering Central Coast Refers potential volunteers to community orgs. Support both volunteers and community orgs.

Training for volunteers & their managers. 4329 7122

Peninsula Village Playgroup Carers, Grandparents, parents & children ‘Intergenerational Playgroup’ Every Tues 10-11.30am Paula Newman - 4344 9199

uminabeach@probusclubs.com.au

Cash Housie 50 Games every Sat night Peninsula Community Centre, McMasters Rd, Woy Woy, 7.30pm. Proceeds to Woy Woy Catholic Parish.

at Kincumber Hotel 1st Mon 43692530

www.grow.net.au

GROW Groups meet weekly all year round Meals on Wheels Delicious meals delivered free Join us for a midday meal Help with shopping and cooking classes 4341 6699 Mary Mac’s Place Providing hot, freshly cooked meals - Mon to Fri 11am-1pm with support, info & referrals 4341 0584 marymacs@woywoycatholic.org.au

Peninsula Village Wellness Centre Offering holistic and complementary therapies including aromatherapy, massage and music therapy 4344 9199 Peninsula Village Meals Delivered daily to your door Nutritious, great for the elderly 4344 9199 Peninsula Village Carer’s Support Group For carers of loved ones with dementia - 1st Wed - 10 to 11.30am Paula 4344 9199 Peninsula Women’s Health Centre Clinic sister; counselling; alternate therapists; groups and community education; drop-in; support for women in crisis; 4342 5905 Wed & Thur 9.30am-3pm 20a McMasters Rd, Woy Woy www.ccwhc.com.au

Prostate Cancer Support Group (Gosford) Meet last Friday Terrigal Uniting Church, 380 Terrigal Drive, Terrigal 9.30am to 12 noon 4367 9600 www.pcfa.org.au

Schizophrenia and Bipolar Fellowship Experiencing Schizophrenia/ Bipolar/Mental Health Issues.

Their family carers and friends come together to support and learn from one another.

1st Thur - 1pm Room 3 Uniting Church Donnison St Gosford 4344 7989 or 4369 2214 Woy Woy Well Well Wellness Group A small group of people with a serious illness to share and support unfolding journeys Free at The Clearing, Fortnightly Mon 9:30am 4341 0464 lizmacnamara@bigpond.com

Woy Woy Public Hospital Alliance To restore medical services previously available & upgrade to a standard that meets with local needs.

2pm 2nd Sat St Lukes Church Hall, Blackwall Rd Woy Woy 4344 4811 Woy Woy Stroke Recovery Club Everglades Country Club 2nd Tues 11am Company, up-to-date info, hydrotherapy, bus trips 4341 7177

Marine

Central Coast Rescue Unit Marine Education Courses.

Radio Licences, Boat Safety & Boat Licence & PWC Licence Tests, Navigation, Seamanship and Meteorology.

4325 7929 www.vmrcc.org.au g

Music

Brisbane Water Brass Brass Band entertainment for the community playing all types of popular music Rehearsal every Tuesday 7.30pm-10pm 0419 274 012

Gosford Musical Society Minstrels Entertain at various venues on the Coast seeking new members Thur Night Laycock St North Gosford 4341 4210 Soundwaves Men’s acapella 4 part harmony chorus - all ages 7pm Mon Central Coast Leagues Club John 0413 276 698 jbthomson51@gmail.com

Tempo Terrific Community Showband Active showband available to play at your community function.

Wide ranging repertuore. Always seeking new members, come and join us and have fun with music.

Follow us on Facebook Every Monday 5pm to 7pm Kincumber Uniting Church 4365 4414 www.tempoterrific.com tempoterrific@live.com

Troubadour Central Coast Inc Folk, Traditional & Acoustic Music and Spoken Word Inc Ukulele meets, Concerts and Sessions 4th Sat 7pm CWA Hall Woy Woy 4341 4060 mail.info@troubadour.org.au

Political Group Australian Labor Party Umina Ettalong Branch Political discussions, national, state and local government issues 2nd Mon Umina Beach Bowling Club 7.30 4342 3676 Australian Labor Party Ourimbah/ Narara Branch Discussion/action community issues - 3 levels of Government Niagara Park Primary School 7.30pm 1st Mon each month 0410 309 494

Special Interest Central Coast Potters Society Dedicated to increasing the ceramics knowlede, experience and skills of members and the general public.

Running classes, workshops, demonstrations, exhibitions and social events - Annual exhibitions in May and December info@ccpotters.org

4324 5343 Central Coast Lapidary Club Minerals & Gems Learn silverwork, Cabochons, Faceting, Enamelling, Stone Fieldtrips & fossicking Weekly Workshops Tues, Thurs, & occasionally - Sat 9-2.30pm - Thurs 7-10pm 10 Ourimbah Creek Rd Ourimbah 4362 2246

Sport Woy Woy Judo Club Classes for adults, juniors & seniors. Tues & Fri Ettalong 50+ Leisure and Learning Centre 0434 000 170 www.wwjc.org.au

Veterans National Malaya Borneo Veterans Association 1st Sat (except Jan) 2pm Ettalong Beach War Memorial Club, 51-52 The Esplanade.

4342 1107 Vietnam Veterans’, Peacekeepers’ and Peacemakers’ Assist all Veterans & families with pension & welfare Mon & Wed 9am-1pm 4344 4760 Cnr Broken Bay Rd & Beach St Ettalong. centralcoastveterans@bigpond.com.

kyle.macgregor@hotmail.com

Australian Labor Party Woy Woy Branch Discuss policies of fairness and support our communuity views and interests Everglades Country Club 7.30pm on the 2nd Mon each month 0412 517 520 belindaneal@bigpond.com

Central Coast Greens Active regarding ecological sustainability, social & economic justice, peace & non-violence, grassroots democracy & gettingGreens elected 3rd Thur, centralcoast.nsw.greens.org.au centralcoastgreens@gmail.com

Peninsula Day Branch ALP Meeting 1pm 2nd Mon monthly CWA Hall Woy Woy Federal, State, Local Government and Community matters under caring discussions 4341 9946

Service Groups Lions Club of Woy Woy 1st and 3rd Mon at Woy Woy Leagues Club 0439 514 723 Make new friends and have fun while serving your community.

Northern Settlement Services Provides socialisation for migrants. Volunteers assist with home visits, shopping and social days. Every Thur Peninsula Community Centre 93 McMasters Rd Woy Woy - 4334 3877 Rotary Club of Kariong/Somersby International service club improve lives of communities in Aust. & o/seas. Fun-filled activities, fellowship and friendship. Phillip House, 21 Old Mount Penang Rd, Fri 7.15am 4340 4529

Woy Woy Ettalong Hardy’s Bay RSL Provide help with pensions and welfare etc.

Shop 5/382 Oceanview Rd Ettalong. Tues & Thurs 9am to 1pm 4341 2594

Women’s Groups Country Women’s Association Woy Woy Opposite Fisherman’s Wharf Craft & Friendship 1st and 2nd Wed 10am Meetings 4th Wed 10.30am 4324 2621 Country Women’s Association Umina Branch meeting 1st Wed 10am Craft and Friendship Wed 9am (except 1st Wed) 1st and 3rd Sunday 12.30pm 0438 033 039 - 4344 1070 Endeavour/Woy Woy VIEW Club Lunch 1st Monday, Everglades Country Club, 10.30am Friendship Day 3rd Wednesday, Ettalong Diggers, 11am 4342 2283 Gosford RSL Women’s Auxiliary For women over 18 years.

Raise money for welfare of veterans and their families RSL Club West Gosford 4th Mon 2pm 4323 7336 WOWGIRLS Wave of Wisdom Inc WOWGIRLS Wave of Wisdom connects women and local businesses around a common theme of wellbeing. to share wisdom and explore lifes potential.

Regular Powwows, WOW Wisdom gatherings, WOW days and WOW courses check our website for activities. www.wowgirls.com.au info@wowgirls.com.au

kersuebay@philliphouse.com.au

Rotary Club of Umina International service organisation of business leaders improving lives of youth & those in need.

Weds.

Everglades Country Club curleys@ozemail.com.au

0409 245 861 Rotary Club of Woy Woy International service club improve lives of communities in Aust. & o/seas. Tues 6pm Everglades Country Club.

Don Tee 0428 438 535

If you would like your Community Organisation listed here, call us on 4325 7369

12 January 2015- Peninsula News - Page 19

Sport

Four take places in carnival top three A group of Umina Surf Life Saving Club members competed in the Gardner Ironperson Junior Carnival at Wamberal on Saturday, January 3.

The annual carnival was well attended with over 200 entrants from the Central Coast, Sydney and Hunter areas, spread across the ages from under-9s to under15s.

Umina had 16 competitors on

the day with four placing in the top three.

Lachlan Braddish placed first, Leilani Healey second and Mimi Henderson and Davara Marshall both third.

Lachlan has placed in the top two for the past five years and Mimi has also has done well previously.

In December, Harry Braddish placed third in the Catho Board Challenge in the under-15s event which was held at Catherine Hill

Bay. The Umina juniors will now attend a carnival on January 18 at North Entrance before the Central Coast Branch Championships on February 15 at Terrigal which will lead into the State Carnival to be held at Umina and Ocean Beach at the end of February.

Email, 8 Jan 2015 Christine Lavers, Umina Surf Life Saving Club

Lachlan Braddish

Nippers to compete in Ironman challenge Nippers from Umina Surf Life Saving Club will participate in Champion Ironman Zane Holmes’ Wave Warriors Junior Challenge at Newport Surf Life Saving Club on Friday, January 16.

Holmes’ dedication to surf lifesaving led him to create the Wave Warriors Junior Challenge,

an annual event now in its fifth year which attracts competitors from across Australia and New Zealand.

Open to under nine to under 15-year-old competitors, the Wave Warriors Junior Challenge is a beach and surf spectacular, set up to mirror the famous Kellogg’s Ironman series and promote further development for

junior lifesavers.

The competition is about participation and fun, encouraging young athletes towards a healthy and active lifestyle and to continue their participation in the sport and to become future volunteer patrolling lifesavers at their local surf lifesaving clubs.

Media release, 7 Jan 2015 Darren Saffin, Progressive PR

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

Tuesday January 13 Rock Pool Ramble with Jeannie Lawson, Pearl Beach, 8:15am Beyondblue National Roadshow bus, Mary Mac’s Place, Woy Woy, 11am-1pm

Wednesday January 14 Drumbala Kids Drumming Playshop, Woy Woy CWA Hall, 10am-11am Kids’ Cook-up Class, Pearl Beach Memorial Hall, 10am

Thursday January 15 Special Sea Creature Treasure Hunt, Brisbane Water National Park, 9:30am-12pm Beyondblue National Roadshow bus, Mingaletta Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation, 10am-3pm

Friday January 16 Special Sea Creature Treasure Hunt, Brisbane Water National Park, 11am-1pm The Princess of Pop, Ettalong Diggers, 10:30am Rob Caudill as Rod Stewart,

Ettalong Diggers, 8pm

Saturday January 17 Girrakool – Piles Creek Loop Walk, Brisbane Water National Park, 8:45am-2:30pm Beginners Paddle our Parks – Explore Beautiful Brisbane Water National Park, 9am-4:30pm Dancing by the Water, Lions Park, Woy Woy, 5:30pm

Sunday January 18 Photography Basics: Learning to See 2, Brisbane Water National Park, 9:30am-12:30pm

Tuesday January 20 Heart Foundation Walk from Mt Bouddi to Maitland Bay, 9:30am Special Sea Creature Treasure Hunt, Brisbane Water National Park, 2pm-4pm

Wednesday January 21 Aboriginal Bush Tucker and Tools, Brisbane Water National Park, 10am-12pm Pearl Beach Seascape art class, Pearl Beach memorial Hall, 10am

Thursday January 22 Get Healthy & Happy Walk Mt Bouddi to Maitland Bay, Bouddi National Park, 9:30am To Infinity and Beyond Kids Astronomy, Pearl Beach Memorial Hall, 6pm

Friday January 23 Special Waterbugs Detectives, Brisbane Water National Park, 9am-11am Kews Kids Karaoke and Bingo, Ettalong Diggers, 10:30am

Saturday January 24 Dancing by the Water, Lions Park, Woy Woy, 5:30pm

Monday January 26 Australia Day Pearl Beach, 8am

celebrations,

Peninsula directory of services, contacts and support groups

Ambulance, Police, Fire 000 Emergency 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

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Organisations Mingaletta 4342 7515 Aboriginal Home Care 4321 7215 Drug & Alcohol rehab 4388 6360

Accommodation Dept. of Housing Gosford 4323 5211 Cassie4Youth 4322 3197 Coast Shelter 4324 7239 Pacific Link Com Housing 4324 7617 Rumbalara Youth Refuge 4325 7555 Samaritans Youth Services 4351 1922 Youth Angle • Woy Woy 4341 8830 Woy Woy Youth Cottage 4341 9027

Poisons Information 131 126 Ambulance Text Mobile 106 Ambulance GSM 112 Gosford Hospital 4320 2111 Woy Woy Hospital 4344 8444 Sexual Health @ Gosford Hospital 4320 2114 After Hours GP Help Line 1800 022 222

Legal & Financial Help Financial Counselling Service 4334 2304 Tenants’ Advice and Advocacy Service 4353 5515 Woy Woy Court 4344 0111

Libraries Gosford district: Umina Beach 4304 7333 Woy Woy 4304 7555

Problems, Habits & Addiction Alcoholics Anonymous 4323 3890 Narcotics Anonymous 4325 0524

Wildlife Arc 4325 0666 Wires 1300 094 737

Transport

Community Centres Peninsula Community Centre 4341 9333 Men’s Shed Cluster Inc 0413 244 484

Sunday February 1

Counselling

Photography Basics: Learning to See 3, Bouddi Water National Park 9:30am-12:30pm

Centacare: 4324 6403 Relationship Australia: 1300 364 277 Interrelate: 1800 449 118

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

Health

Animal Rescue

Dancing on the Water, Lions Park, Woy Woy, 5:30pm

Saturday January 31

Horizons (For men with children) 4351 5008 Uniting Care Burnside Gosford 1800 067 967

Family and Relationships Centacare Gosford 4324 6403 Gosford Family Support Service 4340 1099

Taxi 131 008 Busways 4368 2277 City Rail 131 500

Welfare Services Gosford Family Support 4340 1585 Meals on Wheels 4341 6699 Department of Community Services Gosford 4336 2400 The Salvation Army 4325 5733 Samaritans Emergency Relief 4393 2450 St Vincent De Paul Society HELPLINE 4323 6081

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Bores and Spears Install high quality pumps and maintenance free spears, existing systems reconditioned, all work guaranteed.

Ph: Warren Greenway Ph: 4341 7736 Mob: 0408 225 390 lic No. DL1960

Bore Water Pumps

Spear pump installations, repairs & maintenance for all types of pumps est 1978

John Woolley 4342 2024 Builder

Carpentry - Building over 30 years experience Local know how working with pride and honesty Paul Skinner Lic 62898c

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Building Design

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Doors & Windows

Carpenter (Semi Retired) Lic 1355c - Fully Insured

For all your home maintenance repairs and small jobs contact Max Hull for a friendly reliable service 4342 5893 - 0413 485 286 All quotes obligation free

AJ Donnellan Carpenter & Joiner For all your carpentry needs Specialising in Joinery

30 Years Experience Call Anthony

0419 611 637 Lic#R92786

Dance

Central Coast Bush Dance & Music Association Experience Folk Music at its best at East Gosford Progress Hall @ 7.30pm Henry Parry Drive

February 14 Bush Dance with Snake Gully Admission $18 incl. supper Folk Fed Affiliates & Pensioners $15, Students 13 to 18 $8 www.ccbdma.org for more information

Enq: 4344 6484

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Security : Entrance : Interior : Bifold : Wardrobe Doors : Alluminium Glass Sliding Doors and

1st Feb Garden Concert George Mann from USA 4PM Bookings essential $12 General $10 Concession

Windows : Blinds : Awnings :

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Alluminium Quickslat Screening :

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Dog And Cat Doors : Fly Screens : Locks : Wheels And Tracks

ALL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS

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• For all your sliding door needs • Service the Central Coast & Sydney • Guaranteed Quality • Family Business with 10yrs + exp • Free Quotes • Pensioner Discounts • Domestic & Commercial

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Electricians

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Lights - Fans Power - Reno's Switchboards Security lights No job too small Call Ben on

0404 093 299

Your total acoustic blues/roots package, top to toe, and then some.

Minnie the Moocher to Eagle Rock and on into indie roots, beatnik jazz, backhills bluegrass and prog folk.

Available as duo, trio or band negotiable for your party, event or venue.

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4324 2801 Fencing

Craig Lack Fencing All colorbond, lattice, pool and garden fencing. All gates No job too small We will beat any written quote Operating on the Coast for 10 years Fully licenced and insured "We work with the customer" Call Craig 24/7 for all your fencing needs on 0405 620 888 or 4344 1363

Central Coast Ce Property & Business Maintenance

General Maintenance Painting - Roof Maintenance Rubbish Removal - Pressure Cleaning Gutter Clean out - Aged and disability home fit outs - Electrical Test & Tag

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THURSDAY 5:00 pm (Advanced) COST $60 – 5 weeks or $15 Casual Class

Contact 0417 444 277 Cherel Waters - (Qigong Instructor)

Balloons for all occasions Umina Beach - Open 7 days Bookings Essential for balloon arrangements

10% off all balloon sales with this advertisment

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Classifieds Plumbing

Umina Beach Plumbing All aspects of plumbing: Drainage and Gasfitting, Domestic and Maintenance Works

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Peninsula recognised in sports award Peninsula sportspeople were recognised at the Central Coast Sports Federation’s annual Sports Star of the Year Awards held at Mingara Recreation Club on Friday, November 21.

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6.30am Cnr. Ocean Beach Road Woy Woy Always Last Sunday

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Volunteers Wanted Woy Woy Stroke Recovery Club is in need of several able bodied adults for assistance with our Hydrotherapy sessions at Woy Woy Hospital Pool.

Pools Times. Tuesday 9.30am10.30am, Saturday 10am-11am Volunteers are required to assist both in and out of the water.

Club will pay for membership and CPR Course.

If you are interested in joining our club as a volunteer woywoystrokeclub@gmail.com

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The Shame File

Central Coast Newspapers has a very liberal credit policy for advertisers and realises that from time to time, people, businesses and organisations get into financial difficulty and may need assistance and time to get things back on track.

However, some people, businesses and organisations take advantage of this generosity they use advertising but simply don’t pay their account after several months and need to be taken to court to do so.

From time to time, as necessary, we will name these people, businesses or organisations as a warning to our readers so that they will be wary when dealing with them. trading as Browse About of Woy Woy • Sharon Martin - Devine Image • Mal’s Seafood & Charcoal • Depp Studios - Formerly of Chicken of Ettalong Beach • Simon Jones - All external Umina • Stan Prytz of ASCO Bre cleaning and sealing services • Affordable Roof Solutions Brad Sedgewick Ettalong

• Bruce Gilliard Empire Bay

Roofing

• Erroll Baker, former barber, Ettalong of • Tony Fitzpatrick, Trading as Futuretek Roof Constructions

• Jamie’s Lawn Mowing of Woy • Tye King - Formerly The Fish Trap Ettalong Beach Woy • • William McCorriston Jessica Davis of Erina - Trading of Complete Bathroom as A1 cleaning services • Simon and Samantha Hague, • First Premier Electrical Trading as By the Bay Takeaway Empire Bay Service of Umina Beach • High Thai-d Restaurant of • Rick Supplice of Ettalong Beach, Trading as Rick’s Umina Beach Flyscreens • Bob Murray of Vetob P/L Renovations

• Level 1 Surf Coach qualification • OSSCA award • Apply First Aid (Senior First Aid) • Advanced Resuscitation • Work with Children Check

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We have casual coaching hours Mon-Friday and some weekends approx. 4 hours a day. Please send through your CV and copies of your qualifications if you are interested. vanessat@mojosurf.com

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Email, 23 Dec 2014 Carol Garnett, Woy Woy Rugby Club Newsletter, 19 Dec 2014 Kevin Dewar, Central Coast Sports Federation

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2A/23-27 The Boulevarde Woy Woy (Opp. Bayview Hotel)

Keegan from Umina PCYC was named Coach of the Year.

Woy Woy Rugby Club also received three nominations on the night.

Paul Gooley and Carl Von Kotz were both finalists in the Coach of the Year category while the first grade side was a finalist in the Team of the Year category.

Club secretary Carole Garnett was awarded the Volunteer of the Year award after winning the Club Person of the Year award along with Paul Gooley at Woy Woy Rugby Club’s presentation night.

Mojosurf is currently looking for a Level 1 surf coach in Umina.

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Hosted by Steve Allen in front of a packed auditorium, the night saw local World Champion lawn bowler Aron Sheriff, from Ettalong Bowling Club, crowned Sports Star of the Year for 2014.

Sheriff was awarded the title ahead of fellow finalists Winter Olympic mogul skier Matt Graham and Wallabies star Matt Hodgson.

John Sharpe of Umina Surf Life Saving Club was presented with an award for his outstanding contribution to local sport.

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Umina boy is tennis hot-shot A nine-year-old Umina boy, TJ Gordon who plays tennis at Umina Tennis Club, has been selected as one of 12 finalists in a tennis “hot-shot” of the year competition.

Running throughout the year, each month the competition recognises a participant who demonstrates the spirit of tennis through their participation, enthusiasm and enjoyment of the game.

Each of the finalists has been rewarded with an equipment pack and a trip to the Australian Open, where they will play on the same courts as the world’s best players.

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The 12 lucky nominees, along with a parent or guardian, will attend an official awards night at the Melbourne Zoo on Wednesday, January 21, play on Rod Laver Arena and watch superstars of the game battle it out on court.

“I am counting down the sleeps,” said TJ. “I love tennis, so this is going to be an incredible experience.

“I have learned so many different tennis skills from my coach this year, so having the opportunity to watch the best players in the world will be amazing,” he said.

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MON - 12 0043 - 1.34 0633 - 0.68 1235 - 1.40 1903 - 0.52 THU - 15 0327 - 1.43 0953 - 0.68 1539 - 1.22 2143 - 0.56 SUN - 18 0608 - 1.73 1249 - 0.37 1841 - 1.36 WED - 21 0205 - 0.30 0835 - 2.00 1511 - 0.11 2111 - 1.55 SAT - 24 0445 - 0.32 1104 - 1.84 1732 - 0.20 2345 - 1.59

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