Community service awards presented

Local residents Mrs Merle Sharpe and Mr Elmo Caust have been presented with NSW Government Community Service Awards during Seniors Week.

"Mrs Merle Sharpe and Mr Elmo Caust are two worthy recipients of this year's NSW Community Service Award for their outstanding contributions to the community," Member for Gosford Ms Marie Andrews told State Parliament recently.

"Mrs Merle Sharp has been a member of the Salvation Army Corps for 46 years, serving on the Red Shield Appeal Committee, as Home League Secretary and as a Recruitment Sergeant.

"Merle gives generously of her time, and was integral in the establishment of Woy Woy Meals on Wheels, since renamed Gosford Food Services."

Ms Andrews also spoke of the contribution that Elmo Caust had made to the community.

"Elmo Caust is a retired school principal, who was the headmaster of Woy Woy Public School from 1975 until 1985," Ms Andrews said.

"As an active member of the Lions Club since 1967, Elmo has held every position available up to deputy district governor."

Minister for Ageing and Disabilities Ms Kristina Keneally attended the presentation at Ms Andrews' Annual Seniors Week Barbecue and Concert.

Press release, 18 Jun 2008 Marie Andrews, Member for Peats