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Housing Department to redevelop The Department of Housing is planning to remove five recently-renovated homes in Nambucca Dr and Grafton Av, Woy Woy, and replace each of them with two-bedroom duplexes. Occupants of the houses have told Peninsula News that they do not wish to move and the majority of them have indicated that they would like the option of purchasing their homes from the department. One resident was already negotiating the purchase when he received notification of the plan to remove the house for the new development. A spokesman for the Department of Housing, Mr David Maher, said that past development practices were being reviewed and houses built in the 1940s and 1950s might not be up to contemporary standards as set by the Government. "For example, where there
might be six houses, you can build 18 to 20 pensioner-style units, which are much more up to modern standards. "This also gets rid of older housing stock which costs a lot of money to keep and in turn allows us to offer more accommodation. "The residents have an option of moving back in once the development is complete, providing they are appropriate for that type of housing," Mr Maher said. The Department of Housing provided support for clients whose premises were to be removed or replaced, he said. They were given notice and the Department paid their removal costs. They were given a choice of replacement housing to minimise inconvenience, he said. Jonathan Reichard, April 16
Member for Peats, Marie Andrews, outside Ettalong branch of the Commonwealth Bank
Bank protest draws 200 Over 200 local residents joined Member for Peats, Ms Marie Andrews, in a protest rally outside the Commonwealth Bank at Ettalong Beach on April 15. The local member launched a petition at the rally, calling on the Commonwealth Bank to immediately drop its plans to close the Ettalong Beach branch. The petition noted the importance of face-to-face services to the long-term customers, particularly the frail and aged. The petition also called on
banks to supply at least a minimum level of banking services to the community. Ms Andrews will present the petition to the NSW Parliament. Since 1995, 171 branches of the Commonwealth Bank have been closed throughout NSW. Should the closure of the Ettalong Beach bank go ahead, this would be the 172nd branch closure, said Ms Andrews. “The Commonwealth Bank of Australia once had the proud reputation of being the people’s bank.' "Sadly, this is no longer the
case and I call upon the bank’s management to reconsider its decision in relation to Ettalong Beach,” Ms Andrews said. She asked the bank to recognise the support of their loyal customers over many years by continuing to offer them the level of service which encouraged people to bank with them in the first place. For a copy of the petition, contact Ms Andrews’ office on 4342 4122 or call in at 20 Blackwall Rd, Woy Woy.
Upgrade of facilities for IOOF centre The International Order of OddFellows (IOOF). has announced a major upgrade to its "homes centre" in Ettalong, just a year after a review of the centre had recommended its sale. The society’s chief executive, Mr Hugh Quelch, said that the society has lodged a development application for the existing site with Gosford Council. “The proposed development provides for significant i m p ro ve m e n ts , wh il e n o t overdeveloping the site. “The development will result in significant improvements in the standards of aged persons’ accommodation in the region,” Mr Quelch said. The proposal included: • An upgrade of facilities on the site specifically for aged persons.
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The provision of wheelchair access to the front door of each house and all community facilities. • The provision of a community hall, including a kitchen area and meeting room, • The provision of an outdoor covered community recreational area with a barbecue facility. • Visitor parking. Substantial external landscaping and a general increase in the standard and quality of landscaping on site. Mr Quelch said that, in February 2001, when the IOOF Society board announced the results of an initial review of the IOOF Homes Centre, the board confirmed that no resident was being asked to leave the centre. Mr Quelch said: “The board reaffirms that no resident is being asked to leave the centre.” Press release, April 10
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Money for flood plan A flood management plan for Middle Creek, Pearl Beach, will be able to be prepared following the announcement of a State Government grant to Gosford Council. Special Minister of State and Minister Assisting the Premier for the Central Coast, Mr John Della Bosca, announced the grant of $82,000 to the council for its floodplain management program. "The funds have been provided to enable Gosford Council to complete floodplain management studies for Fraser Rd at Killcare, Turo Reserve Creek at Pretty Beach and Middle Creek at Pearl Beach," said Mr Della Bosca. "The State Government supports Council’s bid to involve and educate the local community about future floodplain management, flood emergency procedures and the dangers posed by living on flood prone land." The floodplain management
program aims to provide appropriate levels of flood protection to existing and future development through structural and non-structural flood mitigation strategies. "This is a continuing program that recognises the severe emotional and economic losses people and communities suffer as a result of floods. "This funding is a further demonstration of the Carr Government’s commitment to alleviate the problem of flooding in Central Coast communities," Mr Della Bosca said. Mr Della Bosca thanked Minister for Land and Water Conservation, Mr John Aquilina, for providing Gosford Council with the grant. Under the program, the State and Commonwealth Governments each contribute a third of the cost with the remaining third coming from Gosford Council. Press release, April 15
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Bell lobbies for slow ferry Peninsula, Saratoga, Davistown and Bensville residents have been hit with a transport void now the local ferry service had stopped operating indefinitely, according to mayor Cr Robert Bell. The Woy Woy to Davistown ferry
Village gets 50 more beds Peninsula Village has received 50 extra aged care licences, subject to project completion within two years. General manager Ms Terri Parker estimates the $5 million project will allow the Village to employ 30 more staff and spend $500,000 more a year on supplies. The facility is expected to reduce the current waiting list by more than a third. Ms Parker said that the Village had no plans to build a hospital, as described in Gosford Council minutes and reported in the last issue of Peninsula News. She said the minutes were incorrect and she had not been told how the mistake was made. Ms Parker said the design of the facility to house the 50 beds was still in the concept stages and was dependent upon negotiations with the council. The Village management met on site with its architect last week. It was planned to build the facility across eight lots facing Lone Pine and Neptune Aves, and a rear laneway, which would be purchased from the council. The Village was also hoping to purchase and close Arras Ave to provide access between the new building and existing facilities. The acquisition of the road and laneway would allow amalgamation of the site. It was also a matter of safety, said Ms Parker. Peninsula Village was a community-owned non-profit charitable institution, said Ms Parker. With assets of $35 million and
an annual turnover of $8 million, the Village was home to 300 residents and was the largest employer on the Peninsula, she said. The staff of 200 generated a wages bill of around $5 million a year. Ms Parker said the Village served the needs of the disadvantaged. Only eight of the residents had a "totally independent" residential status. Almost one fifth had gained concessional admission, with 15 being assisted and 38 not providing any capital. The Village currently had a waiting list of 53 for hostel places, 20 for dementia places and 64 for nursing home places. Ms Parker said that, on average, only 22 hostel places. eight dementia places and 25 nursing home places became available each year. Many on the waiting list passed away before places became available. She said the extra licences were badly needed. "This is an under-bedded area," she said The Village had applied twice previously but was unsuccessful. Despite the high proportion of the Peninsula population over 70, well above the State average, this was not taken into consideration when allocating bed licences. Ms Parker said the Vilage was competing against a "tough field" to win the licences. Peninsula Village was estabished 25 years ago at Arras Av, firstly with independent living units then with a hostel. in 1985, a 40-bed nursing
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home was added, which has since been expanded to 92 beds. It has since grown to 110 hostel places and 85 independent living units. Peninsula Village Ltd also operated Cooinda Village with 62 independent living units. The Village also provided a dementia day care centre for community use. "It's going very well," said Ms Parker. "If it was bigger, it would be able to take more people." Ms Parker said the Village was "not about us making money, but about us providing a service" being charitable and not-forprofit. Ms Parker said she started at the Village as a casual registered nurse 14 years ago. "I love aged care. That's why I'm here, involved in the cause." She said dollars were needed to keep the services going. One mechanised lifter for the nursing home cost $8000 alone, she said. "We are very grateful for any donation we get. It's such a nice thing to do." A fete was held each year for fund-raising. All money raised or donated went directly to purchase equipment and was not spent in administration, she said.
“This was a vital service for many commuters catching the ferry to and from Woy Woy to connect with trains,” said Cr Bell. “It also provided a link for residents wanting to travel between the local waterside towns and it attracted tourists seeking to enjoy our beautiful waterways.
“The ferry service has been part of the local community for nine years. "It would be great to see the ferries back in action and Gosford Council will pursue the matter with the Department of Transport in the hope of reinstating the service.” Cr Bell said he raised the issue with both the State Opposition Leader Mr John Brogden and Special Minister of State Mr John Della Bosca on April 10 and is still awaiting a response. Press release, April 18
Input sought on management plan Gosford Council is seeking community input into the draft City Management Plan, which will be on public exhibition from April 26 through to May 28 and at a series of meetings in early May. The City Management Plan is made up of the council's strategic plan and capital works program, the council’s program budget and revenue policy and the council’s State of Environment Report. The plan will be available for
the public to view at Woy Woy and Umina libraries. A community workshop to discuss the plan will be held on Monday, May 6, from 9.30am to 11.30am at the Peninsula Community Centre, MacMasters Rd, Woy Woy. The Council’s directors will be present and general manager Mr Peter Wilson will coordinate each workshop.
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Ratepayers are not always well represented In reply to Ed. James, Peninsula News, March 26: No, ratepayers are not always properly represented by councillors. To RA Smith, same edition: Yes, a metamorphosis does appear to happen when ordinary people become councillors. These traits were very evident
at the council meeting on March 26. Despite the outstanding presentations of ratepayers from Woy Woy and Terrigal, the concrete cycleways at Woy WoyEttalong and high rise at Terrigal were approved. Perhaps the metamorphosis is when the human soul becomes a
concrete soul. Spike Milligan made a comment during an ABC television interview, given, on Blackwall Mountain. It was "people who want to put concrete everywhere finish up with souls like concrete". DJ Mitchell, Woy Woy
Paths needed elsewhere I have watched with interest the response through the media from various councillors. Those of us that attended the meeting of ratepayers were amazed at the decision of council to build on what is after all, a semi-wetland. The council should have considered that alternative transport is meant to serve the amenity of all the community, battery-powered transport is on the increase here on the Peninsula and across the Central Coast.
State and local council are not providing for it by putting concrete over scenery in obscure pristine waterfront reserves! These types of transport are not being supported and at 15kph their mass presents the pedestrians with potential danger. I among others in this community see a time when I will need this important mode of transport, to get to doctors, friends and the shops. What I see is council wasting ratepayer's money serving a very select few.
Why is it that our money is being used to vandalise the last pieces of reserve on the Brisbane Water? With all the information resources that are there for them to use, how could councillors ignore the facts that cycleways need to be centrally-located so that we all can benefit. The ratepayers have not been properly informed and most of the councillors seemed uninterested until the last minute. Ed James, Umina
Disbelief at councillors' waterfront decision I find it hard to believe that our local councillors (or anyone else for that matter) can support a proposal to lay a solid pathway along the Brisbane Waterfront Reserve. Nobody would deny that the 3km stretch of undulating, wooded grassland from Blackwall Point to Lions Park, with its spectacular water views and colourful bird life, is one of the Peninsula's most attractive features, and deserves to be widely appreciated. My wife and I, both in our late seventies, walk along it regularly and consider ourselves very fortunate to have free access to such a peaceful and picturesque amenity where the going underfoot is no more taxing than walking along our own street (where, incidentally, a pavement would be more than welcome). Who, we wonder, needs a pathway when the grass is so short and springy? The rather doctrinaire
arguments put forward by Bruce Abrahams, Geoff Pearce, and Lynne Buckholt in your last issue could be used to justify a solid pathway along, say, Umina Beach. And what would be the point of a cycleway? Why would anyone want to cycle along the waterfront reserve when they can so easily walk along it? The purpose of a cycleway is to enable cyclists to get from A to B (eg, home to school, or home to railway station) without tangling with the motorised traffic. I myself cycle every morning round the quiet backstreets of Umina to fetch my newspaper without feeling too much concern for my safety, but to get to the waterfront reserve I would have to cross the two busiest roads on the Peninsula - and so would any kids who thought such a cycleway (from nowhere to nowhere) worth a visit. As for those unfortunates who are unable to walk and simply wish to admire the views, or
watch the birds, there are already car parks at intervals all the way along which give easy access to the reserve. A few well-placed benches at the water's edge would be a good idea, but, by an objective reckoning, a solid "share pathway" would surely be an expensive folly bordering on environmental vandalism. It can't happen, can it? Peter Scott, Woy Woy
With regard to the Federal Government's grant to the Coast Christian School at Bensville of $100,000, it is of note that the money has been granted before Gosford Council has approved the development! The application to expand the school, and establish extensive church and parking facilities on the same site is currently being assessed by council officers. There is bitter opposition to this development from the local community and the matter has not even been presented before the full Council meeting. Taxpayers may be very
concerned to know that public money has been allocated in this apparently ad hoc fashion. Mr Lloyd claims, in his press release, that this money will "provide the best possible l ear ning en vir onm en t f o r students in the Bensville area". Currently, less than half of the students at TCCS come from the Bensville area, and this percentage may be expected to decrease as the school expands. The public of NSW should welcome any move to make public funding to private schools more open and accountable. JR Little, Bensville
Federal term should be four years The proposal that federal parliaments should be of four year’s duration deserves strong support. Why not put it to a referendum soon? But there is much more to be done. Why should Senators be elected for eight-year terms? The Senate does a marvellous job, as the only redeeming feature of an otherwise ramshackle political system, but it can do that in four-year sessions just as well, even better. Better because the charge that half the Senate operates on an old mandate would no longer be valid. That most representative “swill” of the legislature would have even more clout to debate, amend and refuse legislation passed by the two-party tyranny
in the unrepresentative House of Representatives. For example, the blocking of Supply, if it needs to be done, would be a still more legitimate action than it already is. We should remember that the Senate is elected on the basis of Proportional Representation, a much more democratic electoral system than the single-district system now used for the lower house. So, why not add a third question to a multiple referendum: Do you approve of the introduction of Proportional Representation for lower house elections? Three steps in one go towards restoring parliamentary credibility - at low cost. Klaas Woldring, Pearl Beach
Good Samaritans alive and well Close to midnight on Saturday April 13, near Kincumber, I broke down in my car, snapping two belts under the bonnet. Immediately after I had broken down, a couple of total strangers named Adrian and Sally pulled over, called NRMA for me, took
my passenger home to Ettalong and then stayed with me for an hour until the tow truck arrived. Talk about above and beyond the call of duty. Th a n k yo u , t w o g o o d Samaritans. Pam Troman, Empire Bay
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Majority are eager to see progress The majority of those interviewed for the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce's economic strategy "are eager to see the Peninsula progress with quality residentialcommercial development, jobs growth and investment opportunities", according to chamber president Mr Matthew Wales. In an article published in the Central Coast Business Review, Mr Wales said the chamber's economic strategy for the Peninsula was progressing with stakeholder interviews nearing completion. "The Chamber's consultant, APP, have conducted interviews with a considerable number of people from all levels of the Peninsula community from both the public and private sectors. "The interviews are aimed at identifying the community's aspirations for the Peninsula and targeting the opportunities for business development." In the same article, Mr Wales criticized delays to the upgrade for Umina Beach CBD, which "would have commenced well before last Christmas". "However, delays occurred due to complaints to the media over
the proposed landscaping for the main street," he said. "This caused further delays when three councillors called for a recision motion to review the landscaping plan and staff were requested to prepare another report. "This was despite the fact that the plan had been the subject of wide community consultation." Mr Wales also foreshadowed the exhibition of the Ettalong Beach Foreshore Master Plan. "This follows a lengthy consultation and assessment process by Council's consultants, McGregor Partners of Manly," he said. "The master plan has been advanced by the Ettalong Beach Heritage Committee, Council's CBD Committee and the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, so as to ensure a management plan was in place for the upgrade of the foreshore between Picnic Parade, the proposed high speed ferry terminal and the boat ramp. "The Chamber supports the proposal and will be backing the concept when placed on public exhibition." Central Coast Business Review, April 2002
The pole on Hillview St where Senior Constable Thornton was killed
Constable's death was devastating North metropolitan region police commander, assistant commissioner Bob Waites, has described the death of senior constable Chris Thornton on April 13 as "devastating". “His death has had a dramatic effect on his colleagues, more so, because he was one of the first people to offer help to workmates after hours, and also at work,” assistant commissioner Waites said. “I had the pleasure and honour of knowing Chris personally. "He was a person who loved to
have a good time, while also having a lot of common sense,” he said. Senior Constable Thornton, who lived with his partner of six years, Sarah, attended the Police College at Goulburn in 1987. Since his graduation that same year, Senior Constable Thornton had worked within the Brisbane Water Command, initially as a general duties officer, before joining highway patrol in 1989. Ten of his 15 years as a policeman were spent working as a highway patrol officer. Senior Constable Thornton was travelling north along Hillview St in Woy Woy about
6.10pm on Saturday, April 13, when the marked vehicle he was driving crashed into a power pole. The 35-year-old police officer died at the scene as a result of his injuries. A 56-year-old man, Leonard Allan Rowley, has been charged with several driving offences in connection with the accident. Commissioner Peter Ryan and Deputy Commissioner Operations Dave Madden attended the scene on the night of the accident. Press release, April 14
Fond memories of sunny Peninsula holidays A display designed to "rekindle fond memories of sunny holidays" on the Peninsula will be held in Umina Library from April 20 to May 5. Entitled "Once upon a weekender", the display will cover the years from the 1900s to the 1960s. Through photographs, souvenirs and the classic 1930s newsreel "Woy Woy: the Venice of Australia", you will almost feel
the hot asphalt roast your feet, taste Margin's ice cream and soft drinks, smell the salt breeze and baste in coconut oil, according to local studies librarian Mr Geoff Potter. "You can visit waterlily gardens at Patonga, swim in the latest stylish woollen neck-to-knee costumes, catch flatties off Ocean Beach, and wonder at the faded glory of old guesthouses. "Join Gosford City Library's Umina branch on this Heritage Week fun frolic where humble
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fibro weekenders were the palaces of dreams," he said. Umina Branch Library is located on the corner of West and Bullion Sts, Umina. Hours of opening are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
from 10am to 5pm, Wednesday from 1pm to 5pm, Saturday from 9am to 4pm and Sunday from 2pm to 5pm. Admission is free. For further information, call Geoff Potter on 4348 9914.
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Woy Woy Memorial opening remembered The year was 1932 when the State Governor Sir Phillip Game officially declared open the Soldiers Memorial Park as built by the now defunct Woy Woy Council, the citizens of Woy Woy and surrounding district residents. The Memorial Park is situated on hallowed ground with a water frontage stone wall adjacent to the public baths. You will observe the large Norfolk pine trees affording its protection from the prevailing southerly winds. The park is tended by Gosford Council garden staff and carefully monitored by Woy Woy, Ettalong, Hardys Bay RSL Sub-branch. The park has some unique features, unknown to many residents and visitors. Firstly, the entire park symbolizes the Australian National Flag with the Union Jack and the Stars of the Southern Cross embedded in a colourful array of flowers predominate in red, white and blue, subject to seasonal plantings. The centre stone memorial with the marble obelisk is placed on the emblem of the Victoria Cross. There are just three brass plaques situated in the park. The first is of the dedication by
Sir Phillip Game 1932. The second is in memory of Jack Ryan, a First World War veteran known to many for his untiring efforts in gaining just entitlements to veterans and of his cheerful nature particularly towards children. He passed away just a few days short of his 100th birthday. The third is in memory of that famous warship of World War 2, the HMAS Hawkesbury. This plaque takes its pride by being placed facing westward adjacent to the emblem of the Victoria Cross. The Hawkesbury played a major role whilst being attached to the American Seventh Fleet in the liberation of the Phillipines, taking part in the Borneo campaign, and also in mine detection while escorting home the many thousands of Australian prisoners of war from the infamous camps of Changi and Burma. The plaque also recognises the dedication of the citizens of Woy Woy, Patonga and surrounding residents for the support given to the ship's company by way of food and comforts. The Anzac Day dawn service is held annually in the park and is a rousing yet solemn service with about 400 persons attending. During the service, which is
The official unveiling of the Woy Woy Memorial held in darkness, the Volunteer Coastal Patrol vessels shine their search beacons upon the marble obelisk making a brilliant spectacle, as the dawn service nears its completion. With the gathering facing the east, coinciding with the break of the dawn, one observes the stillness with our memories while standing adjacent to radiant flowers and viewing the water
The Australian flag design of Woy Woy Memorial Park as seen from the air.
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reflection. Reveille is sounded, with the pelicans and seagulls scattering in all directions. All those in attendance are then invited to a gunfire breakfast at the Ettalong Memorial Club. A coffee laced with rum in the early cold morning brings back a lot of memories. The main ANZAC service attracts a large gathering. A march through the township of Woy Woy is cheered by crowds of adults and children. The march is led by the Scottish band followed by the navy, army, air force, merchant marine veterans, Legacy widows, Scouts and other organisations. Motorists other than emergency vehicles find it difficult to negotiate the roads during this period. The police traffic control includes officers proudly wearing their medals of Vietnam and Gulf conflicts. Unnoticed, the ambulance staff are always close by. The assembly at the park is marked by the presence of the general public, children and representatives of the Federal Government, State Government, Gosford Council and dignitaries from organizations including
Legacy, the Salvation Army, Red Cross, St.John Ambulance, as well as schoolchildren's choirs, air league and naval cadets. The main service commences at 11am with the army catafalque party standing positioned with not a single movement. The general public are often unaware of the drill these army personnel go through to present this spectacle of precision. The RSL president is in charge of proceedings. The Ministers' Fraternal carry out their section of the service. A distinguished guest speaker delivers the ANZAC speech. Wreath layers are invited to place their floral tributes to the fallen upon the memorial. At the conclusion of the main service, the annually prepared plaques of deceased veterans which have been placed on the perimeter walls are dedicated by the Ministers. An open invitation is extended to attend the services. Residents are encouraged to bring friends to view the memorial park and pause in remembrance of fallen ex-servicemen and women. Ted Turner, March 20
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Paddle at Patonga Central Coast Community Environment Netw ork (CCCEN) will conduct a tour of Patonga Creek on Sunday, May 9, from 9am to 12.30 pm. This tour involves a paddle up Patonga Creek to gain a water bird’s eye view of riparian vegetation. During the three-hour tour, participants are expected to see bird life, insects, reptiles basking on the creek banks and perhaps even a turtle or two. The cost is $50 with morning tea and kayak hire and tuition included. For details and bookings, ring Anita on 4349 4491. CCCEN leaflet, April 12
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Roofline extension despite objections Gosford Council has approved a plan to extend the roof of a house in Koonora Ave, Blackwall, despite objections from the owners of Blossoms Bed and Breakfast next door. The owners of Blossoms have told Gosford Council that the extension would take away their view of Brisbane Water, the main reason why they bought the business recently for $700,000. While addressing a council meeting, they claimed that they will have to lower their guest tariff, that the business will not grow because of the lack of views and ultimately they will go out of business as a result of the extensions to the house next door. They also claimed that their property value would be reduced by at least $100,000.
Blossoms B&B will lose their view of the water The council recently inspected the site of the proposed extensions, but did not inspect the view from Blossoms Bed and Breakfast. Cr Geoff Preece said the council inspection party had not been invited onto the property.
Photographs of the current view and an altered photograph depicting what Blossom s' proprietors expected their view would look like after the extension were tabled at the council meeting.
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If accurate, the current view of Brisbane Water from Blossoms will be totally obstructed. Council staff pointed out that the altered photographs showed the roof 750mm higher than the actual extension, because they were based on plans that had since been changed to lower the roof height. Mayor Cr Robert Bell said: "The owner has a right to put up two storeys on the house and with the extension, the house is still only one storey." Cr Lynne Bockholt said: "There are no winners here tonight. "Blossoms itself is two storeys high, the applicant has tried to keep the height down and we should approve the DA (development application)."
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Memorial Club makes donations Et t along Beach W ar Memorial Club has announced donations of almost $150,000 to community groups on the Peninsula and across the Central Coast. The donations include support two major projects within the local community: the Web Youth Drop in Centre at Woy Woy, and remedial tutoring at Ettalong Primary School. The Web Youth Drop-in Centre at Woy Woy is the beneficiary of a donation of $44,696. The funding has been used to purchase furniture, amusement machines, a cooling and heating system, desks, chairs and office equipment. "The club has always felt a great responsibility and commitment to the youth of our community and is only too pleased to assist in practical and constructive ways," said general manager, Mr Peter Hale, in the club's newsletter. "Our funding for the Web Dropin Centre is just one area in which the club's financial assistance is reaping rewards, by giving youth not only a safe haven, but also a place to relax and participate in the entertainment and activities available." Ettalong Beach Primary School has also been on the receiving end, with some $27,000 committed to fund a remedial tutoring program. This grant follows the club's initial purchase of computers and equipment for students. The tutoring program is designed to assist students who have had difficulty acquiring the basic tools of learning. The program will provide instruction in reading, writing and numeracy.
Principal Bruce Donaldson thanked the club by saying: "The support of Ettalong Beach Club for this project is most welcome and will make a difference in the lives of these children." The club has also provided sponsorship totalling $41,068 to other selected local community groups and emergency services. Umina Surf Club will use its $16,000 sponsorship to update equipment, rescue gear and purchase uniforms for teams. Killcare Surf Club received a grant of $10,000. More than $15,000 was donated to local bushfire brigades including Pearl Beach Bushfire Brigade $4500, Empire Bay Rural Fire Brigade $4068, Patonga Volu nteer Ru ral Bushfire Brigade $3500 and Kariong Rural Fire Brigade $3000. Empire Bay Rural Brigade used its funding to purchase face shields, as used by the ground zero rescue workers in New York. Donations were also made to several regional community organisations. Centrecare Broken Bay received $11,100, Coastlink Respite Care $12,272 and Wyoming Community Centre $32,000. "These groups continue to assist our community with the provision of professional counselling, remedial education and practical care," said the club's Chairman of Directors, Mr John Houtman. "The longevity of these types of groups serves to ensure the people of our community enjoy a brighter future. "It's nice to know Ettalong Beach War Memorial Club is playing a vital part in that."
Some award-winning pies from Bremen Patisserie (above) Ron and Helga Bruns serving a customer (top)
Peter Robert
Club newsletter, April-May 2002
New PCYC manager Colin Fraser is the new manager of the Police and Community Youth Club (PCYC) at Umina Beach. "I see the PCYC as not just a youth centre but a youth club where kids have a say on the council and administration," said Colin. "Many of the kids who use the centre serve on the council as decision makers and willingly volunteer to work in the canteen and at reception." Colin saw the PCYC as playing a important role in the Peninsula community, giving young people a safe meeting place, where they could interact in groups, relax, exercise, play sport or just hang out. He saw the club as a family p l a c e wh e r e t h e r e w a s something for everyone.
The centre was not government funded, but was a non-profit registered charity. The PCYC existed on grants from the private sector and from renting the premises for corporate and business meetings, seminars and presentations. These funds met the costs of establishing and maintaining programs and buildings. Originally from Sydney, Colin played rugby league for St George for 10 years, including taking part in the 1985 Grand Final. In 1992 and 1993, he captained and coached Terrigal Rugby League Club. With his wife, Melanie and two sons, Daniel and Ben, Colin plans to make the Central Coast his long-term home. Gwyneth Cooke, April 17
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Advertising Feature
From the bottom to the top in 20 years "I came to Australia 20 years ago as a pastry cook,” said Ron Bruns of Bremen Patisserie as he reflected on his achievements. “Now, I've met the highest people in the land and I've won gold medals in all national competitions in my field. “What more could I hope for?" Ron and wife Helga have run their shop in Umina for 11 years in cramped, hot conditions and are now celebrating the fact that they have just completed their renovations with newly tiled walls and floors, new display cabinets, a new oven and air-conditioned comfort for themselves and their customers. "We are very excited about our shop modernisation," said Ron. "We can now carry more variety of quality products and display them properly. "Its more convenient for everybody, especially the air conditioning," he said.
"We're definitely selling more cakes as a result." More recent recognition of their achievements came to Bremen Patisserie in the form of six gold medals won at the Queensland Gourmet Pie Competition 2002. They entered six pies in this competition and each one won a gold medal, even though there were entries from many parts of Australia for this national event. Gold medal winning flavours were: Korma Curry Chicken and Asparagus; Chunky Beef, Burgundy and Mushroom; Lamb Curry; Chicken and Vegetables; Buttered Chicken; and Vegetarian. This came hot on the heels of a first, a second and three third prizes for cakes in the 2002 Sydney Royal Easter Show. First prize was for Lamingtons. "This feedback from judges around the country as well as from our customers on a daily basis is very important to us," said Ron. "We don't just mass produce
our products or sell things made and packaged elsewhere. "Everything is hand made specially to our own formulae and we do our very best to provide customers with the best possible taste and enjoyment. "Seeing people come back time and time again because they enjoy our products is especially gratifying. "Our fame has now spread well beyond the Peninsula and we are getting many orders from outside the area. "Big businesses from Sydney and Parramatta are now ordering our pies when catering for their functions," he said. "We keep trying to make things better and better and I'm looking forward to the Great Aussie Meat Pie Competition in September to see how we are going against all the new competition out there," said Ron.
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Ron Bruns (top) with Helga, serving a customer in his shop and (above) showing off his wares
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News
Mayor hails centre opening Gosford mayor Cr Robert Bell has hailed the opening of the Peninsula Community Centre as "a very special day not only for Peninsula residents but also the broader Gosford community". Cr Bell was also full of praise for the centre. “It has meeting rooms, art and craft areas, a martial arts room, dance studio, occasional child care, a youth centre and a 500seat hall. “Peninsula Theatre is a fabulous facility for professional and community productions,” said Cr Bell. “Council worked closely with the comm unity, including members of Woy Woy Little
Theatre, to bring the project to fruition.” “I hope you’ll keep coming back to Peninsula Theatre and Community Centre as regular users and visitors for many years to come,” Cr Bell told the large crowd at the opening. Also present at the official opening were councillors Geoff Preece, Lynne Bockholt, Judith Penton and Chris Holstein, Barbara Hickey and Pat Gilroy of Woy Woy Little Theatre, and Katie Smith, president of Peninsula Community Centre Inc. Work began on Peninsula Theatre and Community Centre in 2000 and the project has been funded by Gosford City Council’s Financial Strategy. Press release, April 10
Pharmacy has home shopping Judd's Pharmacy Online on the Internet offers the viewer the opportunity to browse products, ask questions about pharmacy and related issues and purchase online for registered users. The site provides information to prospective customers and can be viewed at http:// www.juddspharmacy.com.au/ The home page is a fairly simple web design with minimal graphics that generally downloads quickly. The internal links can take the viewer to about 40 pharmacy departments where individual products can be found. In each department, all the goods are located in one page, which means scrolling down. I must admit this is preferable to the other online stores who insist on having the group divided into separate pages. The search facility allowed me
to search for a specific brand name as well. Pictures of staff and the shop at Woy Woy can be located in several of the pages. The sole external link appears to be that of the web designer "Open Windows". The online pharmacy is not a replacement for advice from either the pharmacist or staff, but may suit some buyers who know exactly what is required. The "ask question" page may provide some help although questions are only answered weekly according to the site. When purchasing the goods, free delivery is offered to all areas of the Peninsula and if ordered early can be delivered same day. When I ordered my goods online, I was confronted with a security alert that advised: "The name on the security certificate was invalid or did not match the name on the site." To most buyers this may mean
beware but, as I was having the goods home delivered and paying by cash on delivery, I proceeded. The goods safely arrived. The web designer claims the error message did not reflect a security problem and it has since been rectified. The site rates seven and a half out of a possible 10 and is worth a look. If your community organisation is on the Internet and would like your site reviewed, send the information including contact d e t a i l s t o stephenmcnamara@start.com.au or mail to Po Box 532 Woy Woy 2256 or fax 02 4342 2071 Stephen is a web consultant for All In One Business Service and has no affiliation with the reviewed organisation, although the editor of this newspaper, Mark Snell, is proprietor of the web designer Open Windows. Stephen McNamara, April 2
Flood insurance may become difficult to obtain An insurance assessor has warned that insurance against flooding on the Peninsula may be increasingly difficult to obtain. The assessor made the comment on inspecting Brisbane Water Secondary College, where the Woy Woy campus school hall
was flooded to a depth of 12cm during recent heavy rain. Representatives from the Education Department, GIO insurance and the Public Works Department examined the flood damage to decide what would happen with the hall floor. The insurance assessor said that due to climate changes,
including global warming, insurance companies no longer recognised "one-in-100 year" flood levels. He said that given the flatness, poor drainage and the proximity of the school to the waterfront, it was possible that the hall could be flooded again. He asked Education and Public
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Works Department to take action to protect the hall from further flooding. During the rain, some sports equipment and the Physical Education staff room were also flooded. Water leaked into the Social Science storeroom in "J" block and the History storeroom in the
library and ruined about 450 textbooks. The Industrial Arts "dungeon" storeroom had about 12cm of water in it but there was no damage done. Had it been later in the year, it would have affected the HSC major projects stored in this area. School newsletter, April 5
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Health and Welfare
Running to fight cancer The 64-year-old Jacob Bonsing will run from Ettalong Beach Club to Westmead Hospital on May 4, to raise money for the Cancer Council, following his wife Sandra's diagnosis with lung cancer. "My aim is to raise as much money as possible for the Cancer Council, as so many lives are touched by the disease. "The running is easy - it's the fundraising that's the hard part." Jacob has been touched by cancer himself, when he experienced the return of symptoms from a cancerous growth behind his eye 40 years ago. His wife Sandra was diagnosed with lung cancer in mid-2001 and underwent surgery at the time, as
well as five gruelling weeks of radiotherapy earlier this year. "They can't cure it this time," says Jacob. "But we're hoping for two more years." The couple married when she was 15 and he was 20 and they have lived on the Peninsula every since. Jacob, a member of Ettalong Beach Club, began running not long after he and Sandra married and his list of marathon and ultra marathon achievements both at home and around the world, would make anyone exhausted. The club has backed Jacob with a $5000 sponsorship, running gear and an early morning send off. "We encourage as many early birds as possible to join Jacob on Saturday, May 4, at 5am for a
complimentary sausage sizzle to wish him the best of luck and spur him on," said general manager Mr Peter Hale. "It would be heartening to see the club's members get behind Jacob and be here to send him off on his incredible run." The run, which is authorised by the NSW Cancer Council, will start from the steps of the club and finish at Westmead Hospital that night, about 12 hours later. Jacob is hoping to raise at least $10,000 for the Cancer Council and would be grateful for any donations to help his cause. If you would like to sponsor Jacob or make a donation, contact Ettalong Beach Club on 4341 1166. Club magazine, April-May 2002
Anti-racism workshop to run An anti-racism workshop will be facilitated by a Peninsula resident on Saturday, May 18, at Ourimbah Campus. The workshop, run by Shirley Hotchkiss of Umina, is part of the Central Coast Community College’s general interest program. The workshop is based on the ideas that racism damages everyone, and that each person
can change themselves and society. In an interactive learning environment, participants will be able both to reflect on their own racial heritage and to experiment with different approaches, she said. Ms Hotchkiss said that she was hoping for a good turnout from people of white European descent to explore the challenges and opportunities in everyday life. “Racism is a topical issue.
"Although it is serious, I am keen to assist people to address it in ways that build relationships and encourage laughter and enjoyment,“ Ms Hotchkiss said. The workshop runs from 9.30am to 4.30pm and people can register by phoning the Community College on 4348 4300. Press release, April 10
An Australian from Germany An Australian woman who has lived most of her life in Germany has returned to the Peninsula to begin a new life. Born in Wollongong, she left when she was two years old and lived for 40 years near Ulm, in south-western Germany. She has recently arrived back
in Australia on an Australian passport. Speaking very little English, she has already made friends amongst the German-speaking community in the area, with the help of the Australian-German Friendship and Welfare Society. The woman and her 12-yearold son, who speaks German and English, are looking for a place to
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stay on the Peninsula, offering home help services in lieu of partial rent. Anyone who might be able to assist is asked to call the welfare society president, Fritz Baumung, on 4341 7451. Jonathan Reichard, April 16
Jacob Bonsing is planning to run from Ettalong Memorial Club to Westmead Hospital to raise money for the Cancer Council
Security expanded A local security company has expanded its business to provide a home security service for people living on the Peninsula. Pound Security Services now has a dedicated patrol vehicle on the Peninsula and, for $5 per week, residents can have the patrol servicing their home. Managing director Gary Pound said: "What we're providing is a quick response time in cases of
break-and-enters or youths in the yard, so elderly people can have peace of mind. "A subscriber to this service can call the control room, 24 hours a day, and we'll dispatch a car to their home," he said. "The car also patrols all the schools. "Because it is based in Woy Woy, we can offer quicker response times than the police." Jonathan Reichard, April 11
Fund raising day Woy Woy Community Aged Care Auxiliary is holding a fund-raising day at 12-14 Carpenter St Umina on Saturday, April 27, from 8am. There will be a variety of good plants, stalls with bric-a-brac, gifts, craft, cakes, jams and pickles, coffee or tea and biscuits for $2, and a raffle.
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A garage sale is being included, with a number of vinyl covered armchairs, a personal lifter as used in nursing homes, two urns in working order and a variety of other goods. Donations of items for the garage sale and the stalls are invited. Phone 4341 4206 or 4341 1588 for more details. Letter, March 20.
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What’s on in and around the Peninsula
Compiled by Winsome Smith Following is a comprehensive listing of events planned for the Peninsula over the next two weeks. To have information about your group's events and activities included, let us know by fax, email, or post, or drop in to our office. Contact details and deadline date are shown on page two. DAILY EVENTS Visitor Information Centre, Watersedge Gifts and Souvenirs, 1822 The Boulevarde, Woy Woy. Enq: 4341 2888 Woy Woy Pelican Feeding, 3pm Pelican Park, Fishermans Wharf. WEEKLY EVENTS
2pm Ettalong Bike Shop, your bike or hire a bike. All fitness levels catered for. Enq:4341 3906 Cash Housie St Mary's Hall, Ocean View Rd Ettalong 7.30pm – 10.15pm Free Tea and Coffee. Cash Prizes Enq: 4369 0626. Social Bingo Progress Hall, Woy Woy Rd at 12 noon Cabaret dance & floor show, 8pm free, Everglades Country Club, Dunban Road, Woy Woy Evolution Nightclub, Ettalong Beach Memorial Club 10pm. Classic Night Spot – over 30’s, free 8pm, Live band plus Dj, Woy Woy Leagues Club Men’s 18 hole golf event; Men’s triples bowls 1pm; Everglades Country Club. Old Time & New Vogue Dancing; 1pm, Pat Walsh organist, Ettalong Beach Memorial Club Enq: 4341 2156 Dancing Mod, Seq Dancing 2pm, Ettalong Senior Citizens Club, Enq: 4341 3222 Bridge, 12.30pm, Ocean Beach Surf Club Enq: 4341 0721 Patonga Bakehouse Gallery. Every Weekend 10.00 am— 4.00 pm
EVERY FRIDAY Woy Woy Leagues Club, free entertainment, Players Lounge 5.30pm. Men’s 18 hole Golf event, Everglades Country Club. Active over 50s classes, Aquafitness, Woy Woy Pool, 10am. Enq: 4349 4800 Ettalong Senior Citizens Club Line Dancing– 9am; Bridge– 12 noon; Painting– 9am Enq: 4341 3222. Peninsula Pastimes Ettalong Baptist Church, Barrenjoey Rd. 10 am, (in school terms), $1.50 incl. Morning tea. Creche Enq 4323 2493 Grocery Grab Game Show, Ettalong Memorial Club, 1.30pm Enq: 4341 1166 Brisbane Water Bridge Club Ocean Beach Surf Club. 12.30pm Enq. 4341 0721 14+ yrs Boxing/sparring (gym) 5.30pm PCYC Enq 4344 7851
EVERY SUNDAY Patonga Bakehouse Gallery. Every Weekend 10.00 am— 4.00 pm Children's entertainment Ettalong Beach War Memorial Club 11.30am Clowns, jumping castle, disco, $2. Children must be chaperoned. Free Jazz or duos 4pm, Players Lounge, Woy Woy Leagues Club. Mixed and men’s 18 hole golf; men’s bowls pairs-9.30am; mixed triples bowls-1pm; Everglades Country Club. Champagne Breakfast, 9am, Game Show 10am, Ettalong Memorial Club, Enq: 4341 1166
EVERY SATURDAY Free bike tours every Saturday.
EVERY MONDAY Yoga Wagstagffe Hall 9.30 am Enq 4360 1854
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Ettalong/Umina Lions Bingo 10.30am Ettalong Memorial Club, Cash Prizes. Enq: 4342 1352. Aquafitness Active Over 50 Woy Woy Pool Blackwall Rd. 1.15pm Enq 4349 4800 Outreach Crisis Recovery Group 7.30pm Rear Hall, Anglican Church 151 Blackwall Rd W oy W oy. Addiction, dependency & crisis help. Enq: 4325 3608. Free Punters Choice Race Game, Ettalong Beach Memorial Club, 12.30pm, Enq: 4341 1166 Free Bingo Woy Woy Leagues Club 11am. Mahjong Pearl Beach Progress Hall, 3pm Enq: 4341 1243 Active over 50s classes, Aquafitness, Woy Woy Pool, 1.30pm. Enq: 4349 4800 Gentle Exercise, Ettalong Fitness City, 10.30am & 11.30am, Enq: 4341 3370; Ettalong Senior Citizens Centre, 1pm, Enq: 4341 3222. Strength Training 11.30am Fitness City Ettalong Beach Club Enq 4343 0130 Ettalong Senior Citizens Centre activities; Dancing-9am; Indoor Bowls-9am Mahjong-1pm; Fitness 1pm Enq: 4341 3222. Boxing/fitness training, 3.45pmU14, 4.30pm 5.45pm-14yrs+,Tae Kwon Do 7pm Circuit Boxing (girls) PCYC, Enq: 4344 7851 Child and Parents Support Service (CAPS), coffee and chat, 10am, 50 Neera Rd, Umina 24 hour Enq: 4343 1911 Bridge Ocean Beach Surf Club. 12.30pm Enq 43410721 Killcare Wagstaffe Playgroup at Wagstaffe Community Hall every Monday morning during school terms. Enq 4360 2065 Fairhaven Cash Housie Umina Beach Bowling Club, Melbourne Ave., Umina 7.30pm Enq: 4325 3608 Bingo Umina Beach Bowling Club Melbourne Ave., Umina 11am Enq
4341 2618 Card Club Memorial Club
500 1pm Ettalong
EVERY TUESDAY Boxing/fitness training U/14 yrs 4.30pm 5.30pm 14+ boxing/fitness (gym) PCYC Enq 4344 7851 Free Bingo, Woy Woy Leagues Club 11am. Ettalong Pelicans Masters Swimming Club Woy Woy Indoor Heated Pool, 7.45pm Enq: 4360 1220 Ladies Golf, 18 hole stableford, 8am; Ladies outdoor bowls, 9.30am; Everglades Country Club. Active over 50s classes, Gentle Exercise, Ettalong Fitness City, 8am, Enq: 4341 3370. Ettalong Senior Citizens Centre activities; Ladies Indoor Bowls-9am; Handicraft-9am; Cards-12.30pm; Tai Chi-9am.Gentle Exercise 1pm Enq: 4341 3222. Have-a-chat meeting 10am, Discussion Group, 11am, Rumikin or cards, 1pm, School for Seniors, Peninsula Community Centre. Enq: 4341 9333, Judo, Seniors/Women, 6.30pm $3 Enq: 4342 4121. Killcare Wagstaffe Playgroup at Wagstaffe Community Hall every Tuesday morning during school terms. Enq 4360 2065 Car Club Euchre 7.30pm Ettalong Memorial Club EVERY WEDNESDAY Bridge Ocean Beach Surf Club. 9.30am and 7.30pm Enq 43410721 Social Bingo Progress Hall, Woy Woy Rd at 12 noon. Peninsula Choir rehearse 7.30pm St Andrews Hall Umina. Men welcome Pearl Beach Play Group 10am Pearl Beach Progress Hall Enq: 4342 7182 Brisbane Waters Scrabble Club, Woy Woy Meals on Wheels Hall, 6pm - 10pm New players welcome.Enq: 4341 9929 Men’s 18 hole golf event; Men’s triples bowls, 1pm. Everglades Country Club. Active over 50s classes, Gentle Exercise, Ettalong Fitness City, 8.00am, Enq: 4341 3370, Ettalong Progress Hall, 9am, Enq: 4385 2080; Ettalong Senior Citizens Centre, 1pm. Enq: 4341 3222; Woy Woy Bowling Club, 10am, Enq: 4341 7598. Ettalong Senior Citizens Centre activities; Indoor Bowls-9am;Fitness 1pm Leatherwork-9am; Table Tennis-9am; Bridge– 12 noon. Enq: 4341 3222. Darts com petition, Ettalong Memorial Bowling Club, 7pm Enq: 4341 0087 Oil Painting, 9am Multi-craft needlework 10am, School for Seniors, Peninsula Community Centre, Enq: 4341 9333 Ladies BJP School of Physical Culture, 8.30pm, $3.50, Peninsula Community Centre, Enq: 4342 3747. Playgroup 10am Boxing/fitness training, 4.30pm U14, 7pm circuit boxing (girls) PCYC, Enq 4344 7851 Mega Raffle, Ettalong Memorial Club, 2.30pm, Enq: 4341 1166 EVERY THURSDAY Fitness Wagstaffe Hall 9.30 am Over 60’s welcome Enq 4360 1971 Drumming – Bouddi Women’s Drumming 1.45 – 3.00 91 The Scenic Rd $5. Enq 0408 794 083 Scrabble Progress Hall, Woy Woy Rd 12.30pm. Old Time Dance Umina Community Hall, 1.30pm $2 Enq: 4341 3604 Gala Day Everglades Country Club, Dunban Rd Woy Woy Tai Chi, Pearl Beach Progress hall, 9.30am Enq: 4341 1243 Ettalong Pelicans Masters Swimming Club Woy Woy Indoor Heated Pool, 7.45pm Enq: 4360 1220 Free morning brunch, 11am, Woy Woy Leagues Club. Ladies 18 hole golf event; Everglades Country Club.
Active over 50s classes, Ballroom Dancing, 10am. Ettalong Beach Bowling Club Enq: 4340 1057, Gentle Exercise, Ettalong Fitness City, 10.30am & 12 noon, Enq: 4341 3370. Gentle Exercise Senior Cits Centre, Broken Bay Rd, 1pm Enq 43413222 Ettalong Senior Citizens Centre Activities; Dancing-9am; Indoor Bowls-9am; Table Tennis-12.30pm; Fabric Painting-9am; Cards 12 noon. Enq: 4341 3222 Australiana, 10.30am, School for Seniors, Peninsula Community Centre, Enq: 4341 9333, Judo seniors/women $3, 6.30pm, Enq: 4342 4121 Female Boxfit class, 9.30am: (child minding): 10.30am Tap Dancing, 5.30pm 14+ Boxing/fitness 7.15pm: Circuit Boxing PCYC, Enq: 4344 7851 Game Show, 10.30am, Ettalong memorial Club, Enq: 4341 1166 Bridge Ocean Beach Surf Club. 12.30pm Enq 4341 0721 Line Dancing Umina Beach Bowling Club, Melbourne Ave., Umina 9.30am. Enq 4341 2618 PCYC Doubles Pool Comp 5pm 14+ boxing/fitness (gym) 5.30pm. Girls boxing class 7pm. Car Club Euchre 1pm Ettalong Memorial Club EVENT CALENDAR Tuesday April 23 Arthritis Foundation 10am (3rd Tues) Meals on Wheels Hall Enq 4342 1790 Gosford City Sub-Branch, National Servicemen’s Association of Australia. No. 1 on the Coast. Parade (3rd Tues) Davistown RSL 19:30hrs. Enq 4369 5236 Wednesday April 24 CC Cancer & Palliative Care Meeting (4th Wed) 1.30pm Grevillea Cottage, 19 Kingsley Ave., Woy Woy Enq: 4341 6309 Umina Progress Association Umina Community Hall. 1.30pm (last Wed) Saturday April 27 Woy Woy Community Aged Care Auxiliary Fundraising Day 12 – 14 Carpenter St., Umina 8am.Stalls with plants, gifts, crafts, cakes, etc. Morning tea, raffle.Enq 4341 4206 Sunday April 28 Ettymalong Creek Landcare group (4th Sun) for bush regeneration. 8am Enq: 4342 2251. Buffalo Lodge, Woy Woy 381 Umina Community Hall, 11am (4th Sun) Dancing Old Time/New Vogue, 1pm, (4th Sun) Ettalong Senior Citizens Centre. Enq: 4341 3222. Woy Woy Bowling Club General Meeting, Clubhouse, North Burge Rd., Woy Woy 9.30 am Tuesday April 30 Ettalong Beach Toastmasters 7.30pm (4th Tues). Ettalong Beach War Memorial Club. Enq: 4344 1124 Library Bookmobile Killcare Hghts. Bus Stop, Scenic Rd. & Beach Dr. 9.30am Wagstaffe, Store/Post Office. 10.15am.
Continued page 13 Wednesday May 1 Woy Woy Older Women’s Network 10.15am (1st Wed) Woy Woy Leagues Club. Enq: 4343 1079 Seniors’ shopping day, Deepwater Plaza (1st Wed). Enq: 4341 4206 Library Bookmobile, Patonga Community Hall 9.45am; Pearl Beach Community Hall 10.55am; Umina Nursing Home, Arras Ave. 11.40 am. Thursday May 2 South Woy Woy Progress Assoc. (1st Thur) 7pm. Progress Hall, Woy Woy Road. Friday May 3 Free first release movie, 8pm (1st Fri) Everglades Country Club Ballroom supper dances, 7.30pm, Ettalong, all ages. Professional
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Arts and Entertainment
What's on Continued from page 12 Wednesday May 1 Woy Woy Older Women’s Network 10.15am (1st Wed) Woy Woy Leagues Club. Enq: 4343 1079 Seniors’ shopping day, Deepwater Plaza (1st Wed). Enq: 4341 4206 Library Bookmobile, Patonga Community Hall 9.45am; Pearl Beach Community Hall 10.55am; Umina Nursing Home, Arras Ave. 11.40 am. Thursday May 2 South Woy Woy Progress Assoc. (1st Thur) 7pm. Progress Hall, Woy Woy Road. Friday May 3 Free first release movie, 8pm (1st Fri) Everglades Country Club Ballroom supper dances, 7.30pm, Ettalong, all ages. Professional teachers available. (1st Fri) Enq: 4344 5432 Bus trip, (1st Fri), School for Seniors, Peninsula Community Centre Enq: 4341 9333 Woy Woy Little Theatre “Secret Bridesmaids’ Business” Fridays May 3, 10, 17 8pm Bookings 4341 4067 Saturday May 4 National Malaysia Borneo Veterans Association 2.30pm Ettalong Beach Memorial Club (1st Sat) Enq 4342 1216 Ettalong Beach Arts & Crafts Markets, Ettalong 9am (1st Sat) Ettalong Beach Arts & Crafts Centre Mothers’ exhibition & sale, Kitchener Park, Maitland Bay Drive &
Picnic Pde., Ettalong Woy Woy Peninsula Dune Care Group; 9am, (1st Sat), Enq: 4342 7849 Woy Woy Little Theatre “Secret Bridesmaids’ Business” Fridays May 4, 11, 18 8pm Bookings 4341 4067 Sunday May 5 Ettalong Beach Arts & Crafts Centre Mothers’ Day exhibition & sale, Kitchener Park, Maitland Bay Drive & Picnic Pde., Ettalong Blackwall Mountain Bushcare Group. 9am banner at base of mountain. (1st Sun). Enq: 4342 7849. Woy Woy Little Theatre “Secret Bridesmaids’ Business” Fridays May 4, 11, 18 8pm Bookings 4341 4067 Monday May 6 Deepwater View Club Bingo 11am Enq 4342 2046 Tuesday May 7 Goal setting workshop Peninsula Womens Health Centre 10am – 12n Enq 43425905 Wednesday May 8 Red Cross, Umina Beach Branch monthly meeting 1.30pm. Umina Uniting Church Hall, Ocean Beach Rd., Umina Woy Woy Community Aged Care Auxiliary meeting (2nd Wed) 10am Aged Care Complex, Kathleen St., Woy Woy Enq 4341 1588 Endeavour View Club Woy Woy Leagues Club, 10.30am (2nd Wed). Kids Drama & Discovery classes at Umina PCYC 4pm – 5pm children from 5 to 16. Enq 4344 7851 Woy Woy View Club Doll Show at Meals on Wheels Hall, Woy Woy 10.30 am Enq 4342 0805
Folk festival T he P en in sul a- b a s ed committee of the Troubadour Folk Club have joined forces with volunteers from the Sutherland, Toongabbie, Newcastle and Hornsby folk clubs to organise the 2002 St Albans Folk Festival on April 24 on 28. The folk festival is held over four days and presents folk musicians, dancers, poets and story tellers from across Australia in the unique atmosphere of the historic village of St Albans. Featured artists include Eric Bogle and Scottish singer, guitarist and songwriter Alistair Hulett. Local performers to appear and run workshops will include Frank and Marilyn Russell, Linda Campbell and Vic Jeffries. More information telephone 02 9528 2193 or visit the web site: www.snalbans.iwarp.com.
Former Peninsula News journalist Carl Spears married Leanne O'Keefe at Epping on April 5
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Media release, April 15
Band third in rock contest Brisbane Water Secondary College students Alex Bennison and Tim John are members of a band that has placed third in the Statewide Youth Rock 2002 competition. The students from Woy Woy campus entered their band Noexit in the Youth Rock 2002 competition some time ago using an audition video tape. Approximately 700 bands entered the competition, from
which 40 bands were selected to perform on stage and compete for nine places at Sutherland Entertainment Centre in the Youth Rock 2002 finals. Noexit was one of the nine bands selected to perform in the finals, which were staged Saturday, April 6. The Woy Woy boys were placed third for Youth Rock 2002 and received prizes including $500 cash, musical equipment valued at $500, recording studio time, one year's free air time at
Exhibition and sale Ettalong Beach Arts and Craft Centre is holding a Mothers’ Day exhibition and sale. The event will be held over the
weekend of Saturday and Sunday, May 4 and 5, at the centre in Kitchener Park, corner of Maitland Bay Dr and Picnic Parade at Ettalong. Brian Lourey, April 16
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www.ozrock.com.au and $250 worth of legal advice. A further $500 was won for their school music room. School newsletter, April 12
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Education
External review of learning and teaching at college Brisbane Water Secondary College has arranged an external review of learning and teaching in years 10, 11 and 12 at the college, through the district office of the Education Department. The department set up guidelines for external reviews two or three years ago. The principal, Ms Carolyn Carter, said the school asked for the review because it was timely in the development phase of the new college. "Next year, we will have years 10, 11 and 12 students in the college. "If we have the review this year, we will have the recommendations and the support required to put them in place," she said. "A second major reason for the review is that we have decided as a college to focus on learning, as demonstrated by our vision statement and by devoting our two remaining school development days to workshops and sessions on learning." The review will be held during week 8 next term, June 17 to 21. The panel conducting the review will be Trish Donohue (District CEO School Improvement), Dave Wasson
(CEO School Improvement Parramatta), Wayne Ible (district superintendent's nominee and principal of Henry Kendall High School), Andrew Newman (College principal Tuggerah Lakes), Dave Beattie (deputy principal, The Entrance senior campus), Kerrie Fraser (head teacher English, Henry Kendall High School), Sueanne Matthews (head teacher creative and performing arts, Woy Woy senior campus). The review team will analyse school documents, interviewing a selection of staff, students and parents, and observe some lessons. The team's terms of reference are to review, report and make recommendations about the effectiveness of the school's quality systems in supporting teaching and learning, the alignment of teaching programs and practices with Board of Studies syllabus outcomes and expectations and student learning. At the end of the review, the school will be presented with a report of their findings and some recommendations. The implementation of the recom m endations will be negotiated with the district office. School newsletter, April 12
The sack race at Ettalong Public School community picnic
Community picnic held Ettalong Public School P&C held its annual school community picnic on Sunday, April 7, at Kitchener Oval, Ettalong. Over 500 parents, students, staff and family members
attended the day. There were sack races, threelegged races, tug-o-war as well as the earth ball and the parachute. The P&C provided a free sausage sizzle and fairy floss and MacDonald’s supplied the
cordial for the day. Local band “Calico Jack” provided music for listening and dancing. Principal Bruce Donaldson shared a large birthday cake. Press release, April 12
Toadlet program nears the end P r et t y B e a ch Pu b li c School's environmental program, aimed at preserving the environment of the red-crowned toadlet, is in its final stages.
Professional bush regenerators, employed with funding from the State Environment Trust, have given guidance to student environment officers, David Consterdine, Dylan Cruickshank and Matilde
Martin, as they participated in the revegetation, using native plants along the creek line. It is hoped the plants will beautify the area and contribute to the provision of wildlife habitat. School newsletter, April 4
Photography and portraiture in arts syllabus Portraiture and photography have been features of first term in the creative arts syllabus at Brisbane Water Secondary College senior campus in Woy Woy. The curriculum is varied with scope for students' personal investigation of media and themes. Year 8 visual arts students took a unit on portraiture. Students e xplored th e expressive potential of the human face through various media including pencil, paint and charcoal. Year 8 had a major homework assignment on William Dobell and caricature due in weeks 6 and 7. Year 9 visual arts students have been exploring interiors and studying the work of artists such as Van Gogh and Grace Cossington Smith. Year 9 photography is a new course for the Woy Woy campus. Students have been learning various darkroom techniques including paper negatives, photograms, processing film and printing from negatives this term. Students in this course have com pleted one hom ework assignment already, a collage of various photographic techniques.
The second homework assignment is an exploration of various compositional devices. Year 10 visual arts students have also been working on a unit of portraiture. Throughout the term, they worked on a self-portrait, an expressive portrait, an observation of others and a surreal portrait. In conjunction with this practical work, year 10 have investigated the work of William Dobell, Frida Kahio, James Gleeson, Willem De Kooning and Kathe' Kollwitz. They undertook an investigation of the Archibald Prize and also a critique of a painting by Wendy Sharpe, which won the Archibald prize. Year 11 visual arts students studied the history of art and surveyed the gods and goddesses of the ancient worlds. Amongst their many practical tasks, Year 11 printed some dry point images of gods and goddesses. Year 11 ceramics students have been exploring various techniques of working with clay as well as glazes and firing techniques. Year 11 photography students have been learning darkroom. Year 12 visual design students have been busily designing posters for the music rooms
based upon various styles of music. Year 12 photography students have been busy working on an assessment task looking at special effects techniques. Year 12 visual arts students are currently working on the body of work due early in September. Year 12 students have also been studying "issues around the post-modern frame", including the work of contemporary artists, designers, architects and craftspeople. As well, Year 12 have completed a case study on an artist's practice. Each student studied a different artist and the class has built a valuable resource of 17 different artists and their artistic practice in a booklet. The creative arts teachers have been busy with their professional development to enhance opportunities for students. Mr Jones attended a teachers day at the Art Gallery of NSW on the topic of "Preparing the Body of Work". Guest speakers included the Art Express curators, Board of Studies representatives and teachers. Mr Laffan spent a day at Wyndham College at Quakers Hill. Wyndham College is part of the
Nirimba collegiate group and is the senior high school campus. Mr Laffan was investigating approaches to teaching senior photography. Mr Ron Pratt, the head teacher of visual arts at Wyndham College, was the head of the syllabus writing committee for the new senior course photography, video and digital imaging. Mr Laffan has come back to Woy Woy campus with many positive suggestions for the senior students. Sueanne Matthews, head t e a c h e r o f c r e a t i ve a n d performing arts, will be attending a course on April 11 on the topic of curating and how to apply that knowledge and skill to the senior visual arts syllabus. Guest speakers include the head of art education from the College of Fine Arts, Sydney. She is also involved in the planning of a Year 12 HSC study day for visual arts to be held for all visual arts students from Central Coast, Lake Macquarie and Lower Newcastle district schools. This day will be held at the Central Coast campus of the University of Newcastle, Ourimbah, on Friday June 21. The music faculty has given performances by Woy Woy campus students at the formal
SRC assembly. Ms Faulkner has arranged for many of students to perform in the Central Coast Eisteddfod, and to audition for a position in Youth in Performing Arts (YIPA). Ms Faulkner has recently attended a professional development day on digital music mixing and gained much from the experience, as well as making some valuable contacts. There has been a material workshop presentation for Year 11 and Year 12 run by School Club. In addition the staff had had workshops run by Eckersleys Art Supplies, NSW Pottery Supplies and Apple computers during faculty meeting times. A film festival "Short Scenes" will be held at the school, with the prize of a "Griffin", an award modeled on the Oscar and the Emmy. Artwork of the W eek showcases the talent of students at Woy Woy campus. Other opportunities for display of student artwork include the Education Week corridor display, and the Central Vision exhibition at Central Coast Regional Gallery East Gosford, in Term 4. School newsletter, April 5
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Education
Woy Woy Public School has new assistant principal Mrs Liz Sinnott will be the new assistant principal at Woy Woy Public School. Mrs Sinnott comes from W ilkins Public School in Marrickville, Sydney, and is experienced in literacy and Aboriginal programs as well as student welfare issues. Ms Kelly has been acting assistant principal during term
one. Principal Mr Warrick Hannon said: "Ms Kelly has done an outstanding job, during probably the the busiest time of the year. "Her organisational and interpersonal skills have been maximised in this very taxing role." School newsletter, April 10
Giant mega raffle The Pretty Beach P&C fundraising committee is planning a "Giant Mega Raffle. The committee is seeking prize donations and is asking for help from the school community. Anyone wanting to help should telephone Fiona Canty 4360 2732, Margie McFadyer 4360 1202 or Maree Whelan 4360 2846.
Prizes in last year's raffle included original art works by local artists, a framed photograph,a yacht charter, weekend getaways at local Bed and Breakfasts and dinners for two. The committee raised over $3000 in last year's raffle. Raffle tickets will go on sale later in the year.
Mrs Lyn Hyde is president, Mr Ray McMinn is secretary and
Bandanas to fight headlice
School newsletter, April 11
New P&C executive Brisbane Water Secondary College Parents and Citizens Association held its annual meeting on Tuesday, March 19, and elected a new president, secretary and treasurer.
Ettalong Public School girls wearing bandanas
Mrs Vicky Joel is treasurer. Mrs Hyde has been secretary for the last two years and Mr McMinn was correspondence secretary last year. Mrs Sandra Bernie was president for the last two years and Mrs Betsy Hayward was the treasurer. School newsletter, April 5
Ettalong Public School P&C committee has taken up the suggestion of parent Leanne Allan to use bandanas in the fight against the spread of headlice in the school. The P&C agreed to purchase
the material and parents vo l u n t e e r e d t o s e w t h e bandanas, which were then given to any children who wished to wear them. The bandanas in plain and checked school colours proved to be as popular with the boys as with the girls.
Although school hats are still required for outdoor play, the bandanas remain on the children in the classroom when they are working closely together. The school will monitor their effectiveness. Press release, April 12
Andrews congratulates on Easter show success Member for Peats, Ms Marie Andrews, has sent her congratulations to those students and staff from Brisbane Water Secondary College who achieved success recently at the Royal Easter Show and the Youth Rock competition. “Congratulations to all involved in both of these events," she said. "It shows the dedication and commitment of both the students and the staff of the newly-formed Brisbane Water Secondary College,” Ms Andrews said. Agriculture students from the Umina Campus of the College raised steers that won in the live, carcass, open and schools sections of the premier beef competition at the Royal Easter Show. “Congratulations also goes to Nathan Simonson who qualified for the paraders’ competition,” she said. Ms Andrews also extended her congratulations to those students from the college who participated in the Youth Rock competition. Forty schools throughout NSW competed in the annual Youth Rock competition, with students
from the Woy Woy Campus of Brisbane Water Secondary College coming third in the State with their band “No Exit”. Youth Rock is the main lead-up event to National Youth Week which ran from April 7 to 14. “The success of all these students from both campuses of
the Brisbane Water Secondary College is a reflection of the high standards set by teachers and students alike,” Ms Andrews said. Press release, April 10
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Arts and Entertainment
New Little Theatre production opens soon Woy Woy Little Theatre's production of Secret Bridesmaid's Business, w rit t en by Eliz ab et h Coleman and directed by Terry Lay, opens on May 3. As the play starts, it is the night before Meg's wedding. "She and her bridesmaids are planning to kick up their heels as the final hours before the big day tick down," said director Terry Lay. "However, not everything goes to plan as a last minute scandal threatens to ruin the whole affair. "Elizabeth Coleman's wonderful characters bring this seriously funny play to life. "Never far from reality, it exposes the insanity that can be created as the we dd ing juggernaut threatens to swerve out of control.
"Marriage may be a wonderful thing, but after a night like this, well, could it really be worth it?" Terry said: "Elizabeth Coleman's play Secret Bridesmaids' Business is an absolute joy to direct as she has cast a realistic, yet humorous, eye over human relationships set against the backdrop of the big white wedding. "The enormity of the emotional investment in just one day can compromise all kinds of relationships, as we discover. "This must rank as one of the best Australian plays to be written in the last few years. "The talented cast has had great fun in bringing the characters to life, so come with us as we see what happens in the last few hours before Meg's wedding," he said.
Show times are 8pm on Fridays May 3, 10 and 17; and Saturdays May 4, 11 and 18; and 2pm onSundays May 5, 12 and 19. Ticket prices are adults $16, concession $12 and children up to 15 years $5. Bookings can be made at Olympic General Store, Blackwall Rd, Woy Woy or by phone on 4341 4067. Auditions for "The Dresser", written by Ronald Harwood and directed by John Hickey, will be held at 7.30pm on Tuesday, May 21, and Thursday, May 23, at Woy Woy Public School. Performance dates for The Dresser are from August 30 to September 15. For further information, phone 4341 2931. Press release, April 11
Kim Chippindale as Meg the bride, and Greg Buist as James the groom
Free electronic book for seniors on the Internet Senior citizens around the world are learning how to find their way around the Internet by reading articles in a free electronic book, "Life Begins at 80", written by retired Sydney journalist Eric Shackle. Mr Shackle lives in Ettalong and has contributed several articles to Peninsula News. " I t ' s a n e ve r - e xp a n di ng collection of stories that make us think, laugh, and learn," said US wordsmith Anu Garg, mastermind of the newsletter A Word A Day, which goes to half a million subscribers, and of which Eric is copy editor. Hundreds, probably thousands, of seniors enjoy reading the ebook, which presents four or five new stories on a wide range of topics every month. The April edition features articles headlined: "Two bitches from hell and a short, fat guy; artist seeks author; Maggie
Ettalong Arts and Crafts
Ramsay, witch o' the auld north burn." The book links dozens of stories Eric has written in the last two years, posted on websites in Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, China, England, New Zealand, Scotland, Singapore, South Africa, Sweden, Thailand and the United States. "Excellent web site. Keep up the good work! " emailed Kermit McKemie, of Concord, California, "I'm active in a seniors' computer club. "I plan to identify your site in a future issue of our club newsletter Press Any Key. Thank you." Another U.S. visitor to the website, Ms H Gelish teaches a basic computer course at her local Senior Citizens' Centre. "I had intended to teach them how to navigate the net by playing in the health and medicine field," she told the 82year-old author. "Then I found your site. It's fun and informative at the same time." From England, Christine Ball, of Gnosall, Staffordshire, emailed: "I admire your ability to grasp new technology and communicate with people around the world at such a grand age. "I run a goat chat group in the UK (the only one here at present) but I have members all around the globe (including Oz), one of whom posted your story to us. "I write a column for the British Goat Society called Web-Chat and wondered if I could mention you to encourage other senior members to consider the benefits of becoming computer literate. "So many think they are too old to learn new tricks!"
Anne Sakai, who teaches English to foreign students in California, wrote: "The ageing brain is a marvel. You need to kick start it but it can work. "As you say in the preface to your e-book, you were ecstatic when you 'took to' computing. "I think as one gets older the keywords are: meaningful, useful, fun, stimulating and of course, limitless. "Older people have more time to spend on the Internet and computer than young people. "I don't see why more of them don't use it. Oh yes...the part of the brain that learns new things is full of cobwebs." From Seattle, Washington (US) Jack E Hepfer wrote cheerfully: "Just turned 80 myself and not quite dead -- yet." Another happy American, Laney Darnell, said: "You are terrific! I have six years to go before I reach the 80 mark. "In the meantime, I've gone back to college and will graduate soon with honours. Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks, right?" Lorraine Skrinak, "blissfully retired in North Carolina" (US), wrote: "Thank goodness there are actually people over the age of 15 on the Web -- articulate, funny, interesting people -- and you certainly are up there in the top 10! "I will continue to read what you write ... A great, big 'Thanks!' to you and your cohorts for delightful reading!" From Nanjing, China, schoolmaster Delly Liao emailed: "I am happy to read your new edition of your e-book. Congratulate you! It isn't easy for
you who are already in his 80s! You are great! I hope more and more people will read your ebook and enjoy it." Anita Goldstein wrote: "Eric Shackle's site is wonderful. I teach Interet to seniors and they're going to love it!" And from Mary Longman: "Just discovered your e-book. It's great, and I look forward to many happy
hours reading and linking to the various sites. I'm South African born, living in Canada, and love the ability the net has to allow one to communicate all over the world, quickly and easily." Life Begins at 80 can be found on the Internet at http:// www.bdb.co.za/shackle/ ebook.htm
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Lack of understanding about cycleways Councillors have through their latest publications in the Peninsula News shown that they do not really understand what alternative cycleway transport means, nor do they have a thorough understanding of the Waterfront Reserve environment. Councillors do not seem to understand, how our children’s’ lives can be saved through the provision of safe off-road cycleways and how nature can be preserved. The Peninsula Community W aterfront Preservation Committee has continually expressed its full support for cycleways as an alternative, safe, healthy and pleasant alternative transport system for the Woy Woy Peninsula. However, I believe that the community’s social and physical waterfront environment does not have to be vandalised by 2.5 metres of concrete to achieve this. Gosford Council has not been properly informed of what modern cycleways actually are or how they need to be built to provide the safety we all are concerned about. Councillors appear not to have been informed that the current "shared pathways" proposal as it stands is contrary to all modern experience in cycleway planning, and have actually been proven to endanger the safety of kids, the elderly population, mothers with prams and disabled people. None of the Europ ea n countries such as Holland or Germany with many years of experience in building cycleways, use joint paths or "shared paths" except on long overland routes without much pedestrian traffic. It is simply too dangerous for the weaker party. Neither is a white line on the road sufficient for the safety of cyclists. This would put cyclists at an even greater risk if placed on the right side of parking cars. This has been done at West Gosford. Parking cars have to cross this "sort of" cycleway and the sudden opening of driver doors are the nightmare of every bicycle rider. Council does not appear to have been informed that modern and safe cycleways are off the road and raised to footpath level, but separated from the footpath. Such a cycleway, if placed along our main transport routes would provide a safe and alternative form of transport. The old argument that our roads are not wide enough is not true as European models can easily verify. Along Brickwharf Rd, North Burge and Burge Rds a cycleway could for example be integrated into an pavement style streetscape development, parallel to the waterfront where traffic is slowed but still passes through
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like at The Entrance. This would enhance the whole Woy Woy township. Such an integrated but off road cycleway with adjoining footpath would actually extend the reserve, would provide water views and could do much more for the equity, accessibility and safety concerns of Cr Bockholt. We can save the wildlife and the social life, as well as every inch of green that is left on this very thin strip of reserve, which already serves 40,000 people with picnic and other passive recreational space. At the same time, proper design of the adjoining streets will ensure that more people will truly have additional access to the waterfront and can cycle through the waterfront reserves on the existing natural pathways in a pleasant and natural environment. Without safe cycleway access through our main arterial roads, how can our children go to the waterfront, shopping centres or the railway station? Accidents occur on our roads because there is not enough provision for cyclists and pedestrians alike. A 2.5 metre wide concrete strip through our reserves will not save one life. All that is required, in our rush to develop, is that we think through the alternative ideas creatively and carefully for a change. We have to include a bit of intelligence and the information already available from cycleway studies and waterways management information. We need to think further ahead into the future than we are currently doing. We do not want to waste the RTA money available with the first, most obvious knee jerk reaction. The Woy Woy Peninsula as a relatively flat sand plain is ideally positioned for cycling. Most distances on the Peninsula can be negotiated by bicycle. We have to ask our councillors why there are no safe "off road" and to footpath level raised transport cycleways along our roads, for example from Ettalong or Umina to Woy Woy. Many people on the Peninsula came here because of the natural environment. W ithin this environment, waterfront reserves are the most precious public asset available.
The Woy Woy waterfront reserve contains more than 40 species of water and other birdlife. We need a very sensitive approach to preserve this natural asset for the enjoyment of our kids and their kids. We want our kids to have everything. We want them to have cycleways and to continue to see our wildlife rich waterfront reserves. These reserves are a treasure worth keeping forever. Cr Preece’s insensitive and disappointing argument, that the natural environment is already so modified that it won’t hurt to modify it a little more, is not exactly what one would expect to hear from an environmentalist. Damage done in the past should be counter-acted with regeneration and not with concrete. The Peninsula community and the many walking groups from all over Sydney and the Central Coast who currently regularly use the reserve are well aware of the rich wildlife on the reserve, which Cr Preece failed to see on his Sunday afternoon bicycle tour. Council during its inspection was also unaware of the extent of wetlands on the reserve or of the fact that a large proportion of the proposed concrete cycleway would be under water at high tides or damaged through tidal inundation because it is actually a wetland area. Councillors are obviously not very well informed. Council’s decision has been rushed and needs a thorough review of alternatives. We merely need to think through various alternatives thoroughly, openly and in a spirit of creativity and not divisiveness. Cr Bockholts’ quotation of one letter, which is in no way representative and is contrary to so many other letters she received, is not helpful at all but serves only divisiveness. Let us ensure that the community will get a first class solution instead of the current third-rate outdated and unsafe proposal. This is what the community as represented by 1641 signatories (only 7% of these are waterfront residents by the way) is asking for. Many people I spoke to while I was collecting signatures asked me if the council had gone mad when they heard of the proposal to go through the reserves.
Many said they would not bother driving all the way from Sydney or other parts of the Central Coast to come here any more. Between 70 and 95 per cent of people asked were against a route directly on the reserves but for a cycleway either parallel or elsewhere. There is one important point that still needs to be raised. If councillors are truly concerned for the lives of children, as I am sure they are, they need to consider the results of cycleway studies. Cycleway studies conducted by the RTA. show that teenagers are the main bike riders, and that they along with other users, will ride predominantly on direct routes to shops, station and schools. Studies show that if we do not provide them with safe off-road cycleways on these direct transport routes, which the reserve is not, they will continue to ride on the road regardless and get killed. This means that Lynne Bockholt’s idea whilst well meaning does not apply to the principal transport bike rider in our community and is not an alternative transport system that will save the lives of these users, as presumed by councillors. These teenage kids, however do not have the lobby group that other recreational or sporting cycling groups in our community have and can’t therefore access the appropriate RTA and council funding. This is the problem with a "stakeholder" rather than whole of community approach to community consultation and funding. It would be a cynical exercise indeed if a million dollars were spent to provide a dangerous "shared pathway" for recreational cycling when recreational cyclists can already ride safely on the bush track existent on the reserve, while kids and others have to continue to risk their lives in competition with the traffic. It would be a cynical exercise if it were used on downgrading the environment in the name of the environment As a last comment, the dangerous and disgraceful state of affairs where women have to push their prams along the roads to get to bus stops could be solved by using the funds to provide separate footpaths and cycleways on the main transport
routes and roads. These women and other vulnerable groups, such as the elderly or disabled people who currently have to risk their lives on roads should not be misused in the name of access and equity. These community members are currently often not even able to walk in safety to basic community facilities needed for their day-today lives due to the lack of footpaths. As a clinical psychologist, I am on an almost daily basis confronted with the fact that many people on the Woy Woy Peninsula cannot even afford public transport to gain access to community facilities. The situation of many people in o u r c o m m u n i t y wh o a r e depressed, impoverished or isolated is exacerbated because they cannot afford to participate in the community. They can’t participate with equity because they either can’t afford transport or can’t afford to access many other facilities. Spending the money on proper transport cycleways on main transport routes would not only help save lives because people don’t have to walk on the roads, but would give these citizens a cheap, safe and alternative form of transport, which means more community access and equity. Disabled people currently also have to push wheelchairs along roads or cannot get to community facilities at all. There are no footpaths outside their own homes. If our councillors really mean it when they talk of access and equity for the W oy Woy community, they will provide the most vulnerable in the community with cheap, safe transport so they can access and participate in the community. These are the basics of life. Sure, running a million-dollar concrete de facto road through our precious reserve for recreational cyclist groups is much easier. Is that the reason, why all of the community’s letters of concern, cycleway studies, community arguments, common sense and the environment are being ignored? I hope however that Gosford Council is open to community consultation which I believe will solve the problems and create a satisfactory win-win situation for the entire community. The issue is a little more complex than it seems, and the usual piecemeal, not thought through, knee-jerk planning is not the answer for our community. I believe that the Woy Woy community deserves and will get a first rate solution which will benefit everyone, not a third rate solution which benefits a few interest groups only. Karin Solondz, Woy Woy
23 April 2002 - Peninsula News - Page 19
Sport
Life members The Central Coast Taxi Social Golf Club recently unanimously elevated two of its stalwarts to life membership after "years of yeoman service" to the club. The members, former treasurer Charlie Meyn and vicecaptain Ron O'Keefe responded to their recognition at the annual meeting held at the Everglades Country Club. They join Arthur Lewis as the club's only life members. The Taxi Golf Club, which usually plays alternate Mondays at the Everglades, has donated tens of thousands of dollars to local charities over its 15 years of existence. Last year, $14,000 was donated to the children's ward at
Gosford District Hospital. This year's charity golf day is planned to be held at the Everglades in September. Office bearers elected on the night were president John Saley, vice-president John Lewis, captain Howard Frankland, vicecaptain Ron O'Keefe, secretary Dennis Hardwick and treasurer Ray Benton. The club hopes to see its 60th member signed up shortly. Any person with a golf handicap is welcome to join the club or to play as a visitor at the next regular Monday competition to be held on April 29, hitting off at 8am. Further information call Ray Benton on 4341 4204 or the Everglades pro-shop on 4341 3399. Press release, April 19
Aussie rules competition Ettalong Public School recently participated in the Paul Kelly Cup for Aussie Rules Football. At the District Carnival, the boys team won two games and lost two games. They were invited to participate in the Regional Carnival.
The girls team won one game and lost three games. At the Regional Carnival, the boys' team won two games and losing two. Special mention went to T Lars, B Lewis and H Matthew for outstanding performances. School newsletter, April 10
New fishing shop Amanda Hucker and business partner Marty McWilliams opened Woy Woy Bait and Tackle on April 12. "I've always wanted to have a bait and tackle shop," she said. "I've fished all my life, including 12 years on the Coast, and who else other than a mad keen fisher person would be prepared to open at 4.30am on weekends to sell bait?" she said. Amanda has two daughters, Morgan 15 and Kacy 12, and is also secretary of the Inter-Club Fishing Club. Last year, there were two bait and tackle shops on The Boulevarde in Woy Woy but both
closed their doors and Woy Woy has been without a bait and tackle shop for six months. Amanda has been overall Lady Champion of the Inter Club Fishing Club twice, overall Inside Champion of Empire Bay fishing club and Lady Champion of Woy Woy Leagues Club fishing club five years in a row. "I go to all the fishing club meetings and also receive regular reports from locals on what's biting and where," she said. "I am trying to build up information to share with everyone and I'm also looking for photographs of good catches for the shop window," she said. Cec Bucello, April 18
Fishing competition Bob Amos has bagged out on whiting in Empire Bay and Glen Hewson caught two kingfish off Box Head in weekend competition with Empire Bay Fishing Club. There are still some nice flathead to be caught on white bait in Paddy’s, and Woy Woy Baths is showing good catches of leather jackets and bream. Braz of the Bayview Hotel
discovered big mackerel in Woy Woy Channel. Blue swimmer crabs are plentiful at the moment all over Brisbane Water, while soapy jewfish are starting to show themselves around the Rip Bridge and are being taken on fresh squid and live bait. Nice-sized squid are being caught in Brisbane Water, and outside there are still plenty of leather jackets to be caught. Amanda Hucker, April 18
Howard Frankland, Ron O'Keefe, Charlie Meyn and John Saley from the Taxi Social Golf Club
Schoolgirl cricket team reaches semi finals Woy Woy South Public School girls cricket team has reached the semi finals of the Sydney North Division and will compete against West Pennant Hills School in Sydney next term. The team recently had a resounding win against Woodport Primary School in the third round of the knockout competition. Winning the toss, Woodport chose to bat much to the delight
of Woy Woy South who enjoy bowling first. Melissa Halstead was the best bowler with 2/6 and four maiden overs. She was well supported by Shelley Lind (3/13), Bianca Miller (3/16), Sally Oman (2/10) and Kirby Litterick (1/17). Chantel Metcalfe, Keyarna Cudmore and Kirby took some great catches while all the team fielded well. Woodport were all out for 63 in
the last over. South W oy W oy batted confidently with Sally scoring eight runs, Melissa 13 and Kirby seven. When these runs were added to Woodport's sundries our girls reached the winning run in the 20th over. School newsletter, April 9
Woy Woy wins fifth grade Woy Woy Cricket Club has won the fifth grade cricket premiership against Toukley in the Gosford & Wyong District Cricket Club finals. Winning the toss, Toukley’s captain R Ryles elected to bat first. Unexpected by the Woy Woy side, Toukley, a fancied bowling team, had previously always bowled first to put pressure on the other side. After a moment to adjust to the task, and with the premiership in sight, the Woy Woy team focused to apply huge pressure in an immaculate exhibition of bowling and fielding to decimate the Toukley batsmen. With more than a sniff of victory coming in the first few overs, Woy Woy’s bowlers put in ruthless and solid effort, and mistake-free fielding eliminated any chances Toukley had of mounting a substantial partnership. With Jim Martin taking early wickets in his 4/30 from 20 overs, and with Graham Wearne taking 2/12 off 14 overs, Toukley struggled with the possibility of being all out before the dinner break. Stevie Martin and Bob Druitt came into the attack adding
diversity and a change of pace. Stevie Martin took 2/7 runs off six overs and Bob Druitt took the last wicket with Steve Martin putting on a juggling exhibition at point. Toukley were dismissed for 55 runs in 40 overs in only 2.5 hours of play. Paul Tonkin effected the most spectacular “run out” of the final with a long flat bullet delivered from deep midwicket to Mark Sim pson at the stumps, dismissing Ryles, the Toukley captain. Sharp catches were also taken by Woy Woy’s Bob Hook at first slip and by Mark Ford at point and square leg. A crowd silencing nick was taken by keeper Mark Simpson diving down the leg side off Jim Martin’s bowling. The first innings produced many anxious moments for Woy Woy’s early order batsmen, struggling to find form under finals pressure. With controlled aggression Woy Woy’s middle and late order batsman form ed valuable partnerships. Supporting Graham Wearne (27 runs) who has shown solid form throughout the entire finals series was Chris “Bing” Lee with 17 runs.
Jim “hat trick” Martin contributed with 10 runs to pass the Toukley first innings score in the 38th over and with four wickets in hand, to the relief of the Woy Woy players and supporters. In a twisted exhibition of ruthless decimation and perhaps some good fortune, Woy Woy players and supporters left McEvoy Oval Saturday afternoon to witnessing a tense battle with the fall of 17 wickets for only 115 runs, including only two boundaries runs hit on the day. Woy Woy continued to bat patiently the rest of their allotted 80 overs on the Sunday with a solid demonstration at the crease by Grant “Curtley “ Ambrose (15 runs off 40 overs, retired not out) to pass the Toukley score by 51 runs. In an anticlimactic finish, Toukley took the only initiative possible and put on a slog fest batting for 23 of the remaining 40 overs to despairingly declare passing the Woy Woy score by 50 runs. In a vain attempt, Toukley needed to dismiss the entire Woy Woy’s batting lineup within the remaining 17 overs left in the second innings. Media release, April 17
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Services for ANZAC Day Woy Woy Ettalong-Hardys Bay sub-branch of the Returned Services League will hold its Anzac Day services on Thursday, April 25, in Woy Woy Memorial Park. The dawn service commences at 5.30am and the morning service at 10.30am. All veterans, family members, members of the public and children are invited to attend and pay tribute to those who gave their lives in various wars so that their children and grandchildren could live in peace. There will be a special bus service operating on the Peninsula during the morning. In the event of heavy rain, the dawn service will take place as usual but the 10.30am service will be transferred to Ettalong Senior Citizens Centre. After the 10.30am service, there will be a luncheon and entertainment at Ettalong Beach War Memorial Club. For further information, contact honorary secretary John Ward at the sub-branch on 4341 2594 or 4344 5855, or after hours on 4341 2329.
Drawing of memorial
Artwork provided
Press release, April 12
An artist's impression of the Woy Woy Memorial
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Artwork – Gary Sleeman