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Draft flood plan proposes new minimum floor levels
Sammy Seal becomes ferry passenger
Meeting to discuss floodplain and council land plans
Working together 20 years later
Council may spend $133,000 on rare bushland project
Liberals select former councillor as election candidate
Nambus leaves Ettalong for Phillip Island
Taken to hospital
Family fun at Pearl Beach for Australia Day
Wednesday night bingo resumes
Sunny weather for a trip to Patonga
Men's Shed to consider conferring life membership
Bling It Up Gala to raise money for the Iris Foundation
Car boot sales return to Rogers Park
Donation for renovations to Umina CWA hall
Donation to youth cottage
Palm Beach ferry diverted
Rotary club prepares for year ahead
Body of missing bushwalker found at Patonga
Help with a tow
Events planned at Pearl Beach hall
Maritime-themed play area is open
RSL sub-branch to hold annual meeting
Call wildlife rescue for help with tangled birds
Month's rainfall is about average
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Dual occupancy application resubmitted under new rules
Plan model is based on one flood event 35 years ago
Flood study tells of smaller extent and shallower depths
Flooding consultation is 'second round'
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Good Samaritan helps a wild creature in need
Need for relief for the elderly at the bus stop
Wanting to walk, but where's the shade?
Do something before we have a fatality
Community is secondary without development foresight
'Low density' is not 94 people on two residential blocks
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New Covid health management plan welcomed
New aged care executive appointed
Active virus numbers lowest in two months
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Bush dance continues after 25 years
Troubadour expands its range of concerts and activities
Free mardi gras viewing party in Ettalong
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Princess the pup is back
Parents raise $18,000 for school, with more to come
Bathroom upgrade for junior students
Bluey features on new basketball court
Students urged to take up training opportunities
List of items for Ettalong students
Start dates announced for Woy Woy campus
Uniform shop opens from Friday
Instructions for first day Year 7 students
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Bunnies to return to senior competition?
Spot the rip
Boardriders seek member registrations before March
Grommet boardriders to hold registration day
Premier 'joins' Umina surf patrol
Bridge club trials Wednesday afternoon competition
Disabled surfers need volunteers for February event
Veteran bowlers surveyed on format preferences
Charity bowlers raise $1650
Umina United to hold junior grading
Eagles schedule pennant trials
Umina Rookies attend Central Coast challenge
Roosters to hold girls' meet and greet night

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Working together 20 years later

No-one had reason to believe that two people featuring in separate articles on the same page in Peninsula News almost 20 years go would feature again on the one page of Peninsula News.

But here they are.

When Bakers Delight in Umina celebrated its first anniversary in February 2004, we reported franchisees Rosemarie and Joe Mondal's first year in the business.

On the same page, we carried a report of a fund-raiser for toddler James Rugless, who suffered "boy in a bubble" syndrome.

This year, the Mondals are celebrating 20 years of trading in Umina.

And the same James Rugless now works as one of their third-year apprentices.

Ms Mondal attributed their success to the support of the community over the 20 years, together with the support of their franchisor.

"The community has grown," she said.

"The town centre has changed for the better.

"The sidewalks are paved and there are bins for recycled material.

"We have a lot of young families that have moved in from other parts of Sydney wanting to enjoy the lifestyle that Umina Beach offers."

James, who seems to have overcome his health issues, said he was grateful to the Mondals for their supportive attitude and patience, but at the same time not treating him differently from other employees.

He said that, when he was growing up, he was often told that he would "never amount to anything" due to the fact that he had Asperger's syndrome.

He said that had it not been for Joe and Rosemarie he would not have had a career.

The Mondals cite their Catholic faith and belief in social justice as governing factors in the way they run their business.

Joe himself was born in an orphanage in Calcutta, so he knows all about the difficulties of rising above one's circumstances.

As well as giving many youngsters a helping hand into the job market, including at one time two sets of identical twins, they continue to support many local charities and non-profit organisations.

"We continue to be an integral part of the community, taking part in fundraising efforts for sporting associations and surf clubs," said Ms Mondal.

"We are proud supporters of the Disabled Surfers' Association, donating free bread for their barbecues.

"We have been supporters of the Umina Rotary Club for 20 years and continue to assist them in their fundraising efforts.

"We have assisted local schools, and continue to be involved with many charitable associations.

"Our support of the Salvation Army (Umina) over the past 20 years is something we are proud of, as well as helping Mary Mac's Soup Kitchen and St Vincent de Paul in the past.

"We give free bread at the end of the day to the charitable associations to distribute to those in need."





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