JANUARY: Scone's Sam Noonan was invited to participate in a celebrity All Stars race- the Troy Bayliss Classic in Taree.
JANUARY: Parvo virus outbreaks had Pet Medical vet nurse Zarli Kew sterilising the isolation area after a number of dogs were infected.
JANUARY: MIXED EMOTIONS:Upper Hunter MP George Souris and his wife Vassy present a humble Graham “Shep” Sheppard, e Singleton CBD caretaker of almost a decade, with his NSW Government Community Service Award at the Australia Day award ceremony.
FEBRUARY: LARRIKIN:Singleton Local Group Captain Errol Smith has been honoured with an Australian Fire Service Medal, awarded to NSW Rural Fire Service members.
FEBRUARY: LEARNING FROM THE BEST:British equestrian Lucinda Green (standing) was in Denman to share some of her knowledge with riders.
FEBRUARY: DON’T KISSS IT GOODBYE:Theft from motor vehicles has been an increasing crime in the Upper Hunter recently. Hoping to change the mindset of residents, to always keep their cars locked, is the new KISSS program. Hunter Valley Local Area Command Senior Constable Sheree Gray shows off some of the KISSS promotional gear, which will be distributed this month.
MARCH: THE BIG WET: Singleton’s Acacia Circuit – and neighbouring farm land – felt the full brunt of rising waters in early March which kept SES crews busy..
MARCH: SHELTER FROM THE STORM:Singleton resident Brian Walker has been a key participant in the process to construct a centre for the town’s homeless population.
MARCH: WINNING COMBINATION: Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre education officer Roger Skinner with Margaret Loy Pula’s work Anatye – Bush Potato, which won the 42nd Muswellbrook Art Prize on Saturday night.
APRIL: STANDING FIRM:Better Future for Singleton Shire Association Rebecca Williams with concerned residents Robert Ball (left) and Mark Ryan at the site of the proposed $101 million mining camp development on the outskirts of town.
APRIL: LIGHTS … CAMERA … ACTION: Looking forward to showing off their film-making skills is the group of students from Muswellbrook South Public School who have entered the Blue Heeler Film Festival in its inaugural year.
MAY: PARTNERSHIP:From left, Muswellbrook Shire councillor Graham McNeill, BHP Billiton NSW Energy Coal Asset president Peter Sharpe, who is shaking hands with Muswellbrook Shire Council general manager Steve McDonald, mayor Martin Rush, the architect who designed the new playground’s look David Moir and Mt Arthur Coal community investment fund member Tim Troon. Behind them are the conceptual designs for the new playground, which were unveiled last week at Highbrook Park to a crowd of community members.
MAY: MAKING THE MOVES COUNT: Scone's Joel Gleeson proved why he is the Australian expert unicycle trials champion by getting invited to compete at the European Unicycle Championships.
MAY: EISTEDDFOD DEBUT:Excitement is building for the new vocal convener for the Muswellbrook and Upper Hunter Eisteddfod, Heidi Fairbairn.
JUNE: COLOURFUL CHARACTERS:The cast of the Singleton Amateur Theatrical Society’s latest production, Seussical.
JUNE: LEADER OF THE PACK:Kristyn Telfer, 16, and Angus lead the running of the sheep at the Rosto Olives 2013 Merriwa Festival of the Fleeces.
JUNE: HELPING OUT:From left, Karla Bastone, Angela Pursey, Wests Tigers star Lote Tuqiri and Newcastle Knights legend Paul Harragon lend a hand at Scone.
JUNE:ANSWERING THE CALL: Popular GP Noman Jawaad out the front of his new medical practice in Merriwa.
JULY: BEST FOOT FORWARD:National tug-of-war champion Ben Hoffman shared some advice with the Muswellbrook High School team in preparation for the Aberdeen Highland Games.
JULY: ON SHOW:Scone Golf Club manager Greg Heinrich with a 1962 Humber Super Snipe, owned by William Wallace, that was displayed at the first Scone Golf Club Show'n'Shine.
JULY: HITTING OUT: Preparing for the big event on Sunday are Rotary Club of Muswellbrook’s Allan Jones, cystic fibrosis parents Jill Goodworth, Keith and Ann-Maree Murray, Muswellbrook Nissan representative Adrian Prior, Ice Box Liquor at the Muswellbrook Marketplace representative Debbie Beer, Lin Lawler from Lawlers Solicitors, LJ Hooker Muswellbrook licensee and Rotary member Phil Lawler, Rotary president Grant Jupe and members Rick Wright and Mike Kelly, and Muswellbrook cystic fibrosis sufferer Tim Goodworth.
AUGUST: SOLID GOLD EFFORT: Talented athlete Amy-Lea Mills was delighted to bring home Australia’s only gold medal from the recent Deaflymics, as was her proud grandfather and coach George McCready.
AUGUST: CONGRATULATIONS:Denman Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service support group committee members, from left, Daphne Nicholls, Eileen Mepham, Barry Atfield, Bruce “Ben” Hall, Mick Lacey, and Lorraine Miller are celebrating 25 years of fundraising success at the annual Denman Horse Ride next month. Absent are group founder and president Norm Jones, as well as Rod Johnson, Janice Scott and Joan Bennet.
SEPTEMBER: WHEN TWO TRIBES GO TO WAR: The Denman Devils and Greta Branxton Colts grand final teams before the grand final kick off. In front of more than 4000 people, the hosts upset minor premiers Colts 20-4 to lift the 2013 trophy
SEPTEMBER: CHAMPIONSHIP PERFORMANCE:The Singleton Bulls playing and coaching squad celebrate their win over the Muswellbrook Heelers in the first division B grade decider at Maitland. The Muswellbrook Heelers took out the first grade final.
SEPTEMBER: GET ON BOARD: Organiser of the Singleton Showgirl Competition Bill Stacy and current Showgirl Abbie Miller are encouraging young women in the area to experience a unique opportunity.
OCTOBER: DRUMMING UP EXPOSURE:The Singleton Town Band celebrated its 135th anniversary this year, with a performance.
OCTOBER: READ ABOUT IT: 2nd Muswellbrook Scouts members, at back, Amanda, 16, Cub Scout Leader Gwen Thring, Jason, 13, and, front, Dale, 6, and Christopher Thring, 10, are looking forward to helping sift through all the books and jumble at the sale.
OCTOBER: HOLDING ON FOR DEAR LIFE: Young cowboy Jackson Adams demonstrates his skills in the 11-to-14 years steer riding at the Muswellbrook Charity Rodeo.
NOVEMBER: PAYING HOMAGE:Aberdeen Public School captains Amy McCamley, 12, and Joshua Surawski, 11, took part in their school’s Remembrance Day service.
NOVEMBER: HELPING HAND:Aberdeen retained firefighters Kristy Orlowsky and Kim Jones (centre), with station deputy captains Derrick Wicks and David Kerr were encouraging new recruits.
DECEMBER: THE WORLD’S A STAGE:Drama instructor Dan Stranger (left) leads Broken Leg students in drama exercise at Singleton Youth Venue.
DECEMBER: PINCING A WINNER: Tourist Hotel, Sandy Hollow, staff member Mark Rawnsley and manager Ben Wallace prepare some of the competitors for the annual Yabby Races.
DECEMBER: NEW LEASH ON LIFE: Muswellbrook Animal Shelter's new center coordinator Guy Hull.
DECEMBER: XMAS UPPER HUNTER STYLE: The Parker family (pictured) is right at home at Christmas in the rolling green hills and sun drenched countryside – with Kelleigh and Vince watching on as 14-year-old Kaitland opens presents by the pool.
DECEMBER: TACKLING A NEW COMPETITION: From left, Hunter Valley Group 21 secretary Jane Walmsley, Shai Blackadder, Gaynor Blackadder, Flick Orton and Justine ‘Widda” Witney representing some of the clubs within the region.
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