JANUARY: INSPIRING: Organising the Muswellbrook Shire 2013 Relay For Life are Muswellbrook High School students, back from left, Liam King, Jason Elphick, Cody Scholes and, front from left, Sarah Gurr, Taya Elphinstone and Grace Rodham.
JANUARY: SHIRE STINK: Muswellbrook’s sewage treatment plant is already at capacity, with a new one not due to be built until 2022. A new plant is expected to cost $34 million.
JANUARY: A PLACE OF THEIR OWN:It may not look like much at the moment but the Muswellbrook Men’s Shed executive committee of Andrew Gill, John Dunlop, Brien Everleigh and Dennis Sheehan met at their new site last week to start planning.
FEBRUARY: KICKING NEW GOALS:The Muswellbrook Eagles coaching staff, from left, Thom Kane, Ian Cusack and Erik Heiland – are confident of soaring to greater heights in 2103.
FEBRUARY: TOP NOTCH:The volunteer work and time spent giving back to the community is what it is all about for Muswellbrook Shire’s Citizen of the Year Graham Turvey, Young Citizen of the Year Amanda Morris (left) and Young Citizen School Achiever Clair Akauma (right).
FEBRUARY: WHY ARE WE WAITING: Facing a future without a high-level aged care facility in Muswellbrook is both troubling and rather baffling to Muswellbrook Shire councillor Malcolm Ogg and concerned Muswellbrook residents Jack Wood, Lill Murphy and Daryl Bowditch.
MARCH: GOING THE DISTANCE:Hunter Valley Local Area Command police officers, front from left, Dan Carter, Max Ivancevic, Mick Fleming, Chris Russel, Alex Cant and Guy Guiana took part in the entire length of the walk – and were joined by five members of the Muswellbrook station staff and another officer to walk from Muswellbrook to Aberdeen.
MARCH: IT'S SHOW TIME: The show kicked off at Muswellbrook Showground this morning and with a mix of old favourites and new attractions, there promises to be something to please show-goers of any age, including three-year-old Bridie Smith.
MARCH: SUCCESSFUL DEFENCE: Muswellbrook Workers Club 1, back from left, Nigel Fox, Luke Cameron, Tyson Morgan, captain Marty Blenman, Brennden Dewson, Jade Lees, Jon Shaw; middle from left, Tim Lanyon, Adam Payne, Beau Dixon, Thomas Harris, Sam White, Brad Swann and, front, Hayden Fox. The team defended its crown against Grapevine Motel.
MARCH: UNITED FRONT: Secretary of the Muswellbrook branch of the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association Adrian King (front) was supported by fellow Muswellbrook nurses at the state-wide campaign, which kicked off at Muswellbrook District Workers Club yesterday.
APRIL: A MAN AND HIS DOG: American staffy George is happiest when she is by the side of owner Neil Anforth. When two of her pups picked up parvovirus, no-one was more distraught than the man who would do anything for the pets that became part of his family.
APRIL:POPCORN ANYONE? Muswellbrook families are pulling out their picnic blankets and warm winter jackets to be ready for the open-air movie screenings in Muswellbrook and Denman. Four film nights will be held in the shire, starting on Sunday at Highbrook Park, as part of Muswellbrook Shire Council’s Blue Heeler Film Festival. Ange Dent and Nick Hagar are looking forward to taking Jack, 2, Isobel, 4, and Noah, 9, to the family-friendly events.
APRIL: NEVER TOO YOUNG TO PAY RESPECTS: ON Anzac Day one year ago, Matilda Moller, 18 months, had her photo taken with the wreaths on the cenotaph. Yesterday, she was joined by her five-month-old cousin Nathan Petersen for what will become an annual photo for the Muswellbrook children. As the nation paid tribute to our fallen heroes, a big local crowd descended upon Bridge Street for the traditional Anzac Day service.
MAY: BEST OF THE BEST: The finalists at the Muswellbrook Chamber of Commerce and Industry business awards on Saturday night.
MAY: ROLL UP, ROLL UP:NuCoal general manager and ringmaster Glen Lewis and clown Andrew Matthews give Black Coal Ball organiser Joe Matthews a helping hand as the trio launched the 10th anniversary of the Muswellbrook charity fundraiser this week.
MAY:IN THE PINK: From left, Aberdeen Tigers club patron Ron Foot, first grade captain-coach James Neyland, Adam Coote and vice-president Mark Wilton are hoping to raise funds for breast cancer and motor neurone disease tomorrow.
MAY: READY TO DONATE: From left, Senior Constable David Barry, Senior Constable Ben Goodbridge, Constable Brenton Stewart, Acting Sergeant Kylie Smith, Senior Constable Katie Hobson and Acting Inspector Joanne Shultz are keen to donate when the Red Cross Donormobile visits Muswellbrook next week.
JUNE: SYDNEY BOUND: Muswellbrook Netball Association representative coaches Ian Ingles (left) and Karen Payne (right) with team members Rebecca Gumb (opens) and Ally Lovegrove (17 years) on the eve of the 2013 NSW State Championships.
JUNE: IN TOUCH WITH NATURE: THE Great Eastern Ranges Stepping Stones project facilitator Kristen McKimmie and Muswellbrook Shire Council environmental projects officer Tracy Ward are getting ready for the biggest National Tree Day the shire has seen.
JUNE: VICTORIOUS:(right) Denman Bowling Club’s grade three pennant side – from left, Ron Floyd (manager), Wayne Hughes, Ian Brayshaw, Greg Blenman, Scott Collins, Alan Sutton, Duane Cullen, Jock Brown, Artie Jerrett, Luke Duggan, Glen Pyne, Des Train, Geoff Cribb, Rod Merrick and Phil Carroll (club president) – which captured the Zone 6 flag. Absent: Pat Bradford. Pic: ALISON COLLINS
JULY: DIG IN:Builder Dan Towler, architect Michael Bell, Muswellbrook Preschool Kindergarten president Sarah Bell and director Kelly Constable, BHP Billiton NSW Energy Coal asset president Peter Sharpe, and builder Jeff Towler getting ready to steam ahead with construction of new facilities at Muswellbrook Preschool Kindergarten.
JULY: WORKING TOGETHER: Muswellbrook Senior Rams players Lenny Craft, Hayden Cunnen, Beau Dixon, Cade Boney and Marcus Bower with Muswellbrook Hospital Auxiliary president Sue Durham, CareLink volunteers Marie Wild and Les Gleeson, Auxilary secretary Eve Hulbert and treasurer Robyn Adnum and Muswellbrook Hospital maternity ward manager Janelle Alexander.
JULY: KICKING NEW GOALS: Muswellbrook Cats AFL president Ken Garland, captain Brian “Marta” Martin and coach Paul Duncan on the eve of the side’s last home game of the season.
JULY: HEALTH HEROES:The MACHINE committee after Monday night’s meeting, from left, Jane Dyson, Jenny Hinschen, Granville Taylor, Jan Hickey, Tony Neate and Yvonne Taylor.
AUGUST: HIGH HONOUR: Director for Public Education NSW Mark Young was humbled to have met Laurie Holdsworth (centre) at the Education Week Awards night last week. Joining them was Muswellbrook High School principal Gareth Erskine (left).
AUGUST: BRIGHTEN YOUR DAY: Volunteers Marie Wild and Libby Miles will sell daffodils and merchandise today to raise funds for the Cancer Council.
AUGUST: STABLE BOARD: Muswellbrook Chamber of Commerce and Industry committee members, from left, Matt Frodsham, Elizabeth Yeo, Grant Jupe, Marcia Mallon, De-anne Douglas, Mike Kelly and Ben Hoffman.
SEPTEMBER: WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS:Muswellbrook Heelers’ premiership-winning A grade side – Isaac Scholes, Simon Baxter, Mark Snow, Sikeli Votonisoga, Caleb Scholes, Chris Edwards, Bruce Rauqe, Josaia Besetimala, James Crowther, Mitchell Googe, Esava Ravouvou, Lywen Rapana, Sentiki Qata, Alan Johnson and Dylan Smith – celebrate with coaching staff and committee members after Sunday’s triumph.
SEPTEMBER: FUNDING MUSIC TO ADAM'S EARS: Upper Hunter Conservatorium of Music director Adam Wills welcomed the e Hunter Infrastructure and Investment Fund funding, saying it was an exciting step forward and would allow the opportunity for more teaching rooms, bigger performance spaces and potential for more students to enrol.
SEPTEMBER: SIMPLY THE BEST:Team sponsors Nick Saknow and Veronica Mladenovic with Prince of Wales players Doreen and Geoff Herbert, Chris Herbert, Leslie Van Vliet, Bruce Crowfoot and Doug Rumbel.
OCTOBER: A KNOCKOUT ON WORLD STAGE: MARK Glew set his goal to represent Australia. And, last month, he did just that. The 16-year-old donned the green and gold for the International Boxing Association Junior Men’s World Championships in the Ukraine.
OCTOBER: CONCERNED: Showing their opposition to plans for a brothel in Muswellbrook’s Bridge Street are Alastair McEachern, Tanya Nichols, Jason Datson (Betta Electrical), Howard Buckland (Ranbuild), Jenny and Harry Nichols, Bryant Collins (THE Centre), Winston Folpp (Muswellbrook & Scone Funeral Services), Guy Nichols (Betta Electrical) and Wayne Alexander (O'Brien Glass)
OCTOBER: EIGHTWHEEL ACTION: Valley Roller Girls making their roller derby debut at Carnivale on Wheels are Kelleigh Parker, Joann Williams, Rebecca Logue, Sandra Veigel and Kate Fleming.
OCTOBER: CREWS ON FIRE ALERT: Residents around Blackjack Mountain have had a nerve-wracking week. A fire, started by lightning on Sunday, has been burning through the dense bushland as Rural Fire Service (RFS) crews prepared for yesterday’s harsh weather conditions. Hunter Valley RFS incident controller superintendent Ken Hall spoke at a community meeting on Wednesday to update residents and help them prepare for the worst-case scenario.
OCTOBER: ON STAGE:The cast of The Narcissist, back from left, Alex Skailes (Bronwyn) and Luke Cross (Xavier); and front from left, Nathan Siudek (Satchel), Tim Lamacraft (Jesse) and Lisa Googe (Y'Landah).
NOVEMBER: FIRST-CLASS FACILITY:Muswellbrook Shire mayor Martin Rush, Hunter TAFE’s strategic planning manager David Kirkby and Hunter MP Joel Fitzgibbon with the plans for the 63-bed student campus accommodation.
NOVEMBER: NOT LIKE THE OTHERS: Hunter Valley Local Area Command Superintendent Jodie Shepherd receives the keys for the sponsored Mitsubishi Mirage from Wideland Motor Group general manager Sam Dawson as Mitsubishi salesman Troy Jackson and senior constables Kate Hobson and Sheree Gray watch on.
NOVEMBER: YOU’RE NOT ALONE:Police vehicles in the Hunter Valley Local Area Command have had white ribbon stickers placed on them in a show of support for the campaign. Pictured with one of the cars is Hunter Valley Local Area Command domestic violence liaison officer senior constable Kate Hobson and Muswellbrook Women’s and Children’s Refuge outreach case worker Eaowyn Leech.
NOVEMBER: ON THE RIGHT TRACK: Kurt Close recently tackled the Australian Classic Dirt Track Championships in Temora, where he claimed three national titles.
DECEMBER: SETTING THEIR SIGHTS: Aberdeen Rifle Club’s outgoing club captain Kevin Muffett and current captain Michael Moore at the new 600-yard range, which will be officially opened on Sunday.
DECEMBER: OPENING THE RED DOOR: Ready to help those less fortunate enjoy a Christmas lunch are Upper Hunter Community Services community development coordinator Marina-Lee Warner, Muswellbrook RSL Club CEO Darryl Egan, Hunter Valley Local Area Command community liaison officer Sheree Grey and Muswellbrook Uniting Church pastor Richard Moors.
DECEMBER: FESTIVE FUN: Muswellbrook Shire mayor Martin Rush and councillor Janelle Risby recently spent time at Hunter Park Family Centre getting into the Christmas spirit with Brooke Legg, 4, Lacy Frazer, 3, and Stewart Eldridge, 22 months
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