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EDITION 515
22 MARCH 2021
THE PENINSULA’S OWN NEWS SERVICE INC
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Baptist church seeks Covid marshal and ‘welcome leader’ The Ettalong Baptist Church is seeking a Covid marshal and a group leader for welcome. “We have awesome teams of people who welcome, look out for guests and provide morning tea,” said Pastor David Gilchrist. “We need a volunteer who can lead this ministry as Group Leader for Welcome. “We also have an urgent need for someone to be our Covid marshal. “We are legally bound to have someone who can remind us all to follow our Covid restrictions. “Without a Covid marshal, we are not legally able to continue running face-to-face church
SOURCE: Social media, 14 Mar 2021 Fire and Rescue NSW Umina
services in our building. “Over the last eight months, the :HOFRPH *URXS /HDGHU KDV ¿OOHG this roll, but the Covid marshal does not have to be the Welcome Group Leader.” Anyone interested in the roles should speak with Pastor Gilchrist or a member of the nominations committee: Ms Wendy Creamer, Ms Sheila Hooper or Ms Helen Brooks. A role description and other helpful notes for the Welcome Group Leader is available from Pastor Gilchrist. SOURCE: Newsletter, 14 Mar 2021 David Gilchrist, Ettalong Baptist Church
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Schools to receive $1.1 million Peninsula schools will receive just over $1.1 million for works under the Regional Renewal Program. Central Coast Parliamentary Secretary Mr Adam Crouch said the program provided a NSW Government co-contribution of between 50 to 80 per cent for infrastructure improvements to high priority schools. Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy campus will receive $415,608 for a covered
outdoor living area, shade structures and walkways. The Umina campus will receive $77,000 for “structural, fabric and building upgrade”. Umina Beach Public School will receive $250,000 for admin and staff room upgrade. Woy Woy and Woy Woy South Public Schools will each receive $200,000. Woy Woy will use it for sporting facilities, while Woy Woy South will have a playground upgrade.
Outside the Peninsula, Empire Bay will receive $250,000 and Pretty Beach Public School $240,000, both for sporting facilities. “This investment by the NSW Government is all about ensuring students can thrive in a fantastic learning environment, no matter which school they attend or what their circumstances may be.” SOURCE: Media release, 4 Mar 2021 Adam Crouch, Central Coast Parliamentary Secretary
Progress association raises $25,000 since September The Pearl Beach Progress Association has reported it has raised close to $25,000 since September. A total of $24,230 was raised, despite the unavailability due to coronavirus restrictions of the memorial hall which would normally be used for fundraising
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&RPPXQLW\ +DOO 5DIÀHV The Summer Book Fair and the sale of Art Trail books raised $2311, and bingo raised $720. Donations were also received totalling $1750. SOURCE: Website, 14 Mar 2021 Pearl Beach Progress Association
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