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Collapse Issue 426 - 21 Aug 2017Issue 426 - 21 Aug 2017
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Hillview St nursing home proposal is rejected
Sporties redevelopment proposal is withdrawn
Five storey development proposed for Umina
On-demand shuttle bus to be trialled
Palm Beach ferry runs aground
Tesch calls for dredging action
Government keeps Service NSW kiosk open
Council employees' status remains unclear
Council 'carries over' $2M in capital works
Plans approved to replace motel with seniors housing
Disabled surfers critical of Council inclusion plan
Action groups still waiting for council costings
Vietnam vets hold commemoration at Ettalong
Flats proposed for Booker Bay
Hazard reduction burns at Phegans Bay
Nominated for emergency services work
Bingo sessions raise money for Mary Mac's
Gosford West receives 24 registrations
Nursing home refusal 'good news', says candidate
Greens call for local climate action
Candidate 'disheartened' by lack of locals
Candidate speaks at Killcare
Linda Burney to speak at Mingaletta
Neil Mottlee dies
Wallaby St park is welcomed
Celebrating 20 years at the Wagstaffe store
Collapse  FORUM FORUM
Five storey building would affect Umina's character
Fake democracy, fake merger - we deserve better
Size of council gives greatest cause of concern
What are candidates' policies?
Costs would be greater with fast ferry
In sighting plebs
Collapse  HEALTH HEALTH
New CEO found for Blue Wave Living
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Artwork 'hung' in Sydney street
Choir presents annual performance
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Childcare centre celebrates early education
Students perform at Opera House
Year 6 students visit Canberra
Comedy Club students compete in Eisteddfod
Birthday celebrated in Education Week
Kindergarten visits college farm
Kindergarten visits art gallery
Open day has happened already
New association committee
Rumbalara team visits Woy Woy
Wins in touch football
Consultancy selected for pilot program
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Woy Woy takes out first bowls flag in 85 years
Surf club celebrates Jemma's acheivements
Ryan recognised for his commitment
Under-6s topple Terrigal in soccer grand final
Bridge club holds President's Pairs
Mini grand slam for Circle Golf Club
Fishing club holds annual meeting
Registration days at Killcare surf club
Woy Woy takes part in Physie Spectacular
Success at pool rescue in Adelaide
Convincing bowls win
Turo Park has soccer net
Collapse  HISTORY HISTORY
Surf club reflects on formation of Nippers

Celebrating 20 years at the Wagstaffe store

It was 20 years ago on July 1 that Ms Keron Irving and Mr Gary Irving took over the management of Wagstaffe Store.

This was a significant sea change for them from their home in Sydney as Mr Irving had been engaged in quarry management, while Ms Irving worked in accountancy.

Mr Irving's desire to do something new and different, as well as improve his health, led them to the Central Coast.

The decision led to several years of hard work, separation and financial vulnerability.

For two years, Keron continued to work part-time and live in Sydney during the week, while Gary operated the store, which was then known as the Wagstaffe Newsagency and General Store.

The back room of the store provided their accommodation until they moved into the house in Wagstaffe Ave.

The store mainly provided petrol, ice, clothing, basic food, videos and sandwiches, pizzas, tea and coffee.

By 2000, the post office contract was added to the store.

Over time, the kitchen was restructured, with outside table and chairs built by Julie Ho, and a wider range of goods was introduced.

Air-conditioning was provided by the Wagstaffe-Killcare Community Association.

An espresso coffee machine was added, and the store, now known as The Wagstaffe Store, began to provide an extensive take-away menu, as well as hot meals, such as fish and chips, crispy bacon and egg rolls, and antipasto dishes.

Frozen take-away meals, locally cooked, are now also a speciality.

A small library of books to support local Rural Fire Service was set up.

The Store gained Heritage recognition and now acts as a valuable centre for the community to meet with friends for coffee and a snack, and for local tradies to get a meal and a rest, according to Community Association president Ms Peta Colebatch.





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