Fourth year at motel

The owners of a Woy Woy motel have celebrated their fourth year of ownership.

Noel and Josie Goodwin purchased The Glades Motor Inn the July 2, 2002

"Talk about mid-life crisis," Mr Joe Goodwin said.

"We have worked hard in our former business, Goodwins Smash Repairs and Talk of the Town Hair Care.

"But the 24/7 life was a shock to the system.

"It has been made easier by our good staff, family and friends who have stood by us."

Mr Goodwin said that, in the four years, they had made many changes to the motel such as refurbishing the rooms, painting, and establishing the gardens.

"We have a very big backyard with a barbecue area and pool and they take a lot of maintenance.

"The hard work has paid off with our customers commenting on the changes each time they come back.

"We have a good working relationship with the Everglades Country Club next door with all the functions they hold.

"The local people support us with their celebrations, visitors and all the building trade staying with us.

"The sporting clubs utilise our accommodation for the bowls, golf, cricket and baseball as well as the new swimming pool teams."

Joe Goodwin said they had numerous stories to tell but were "saving it up for a book".

Press release, July 5 Joe Goodwin, Glades Motor Inn