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SCONE NEIGHBOURHOOD RESOURCE CENTRE
Volume 20 Number 194 December 2012
Here Comes Santa Claus……….
THIS MONTHS
QUOTE
“Our hearts grow
tender with
childhood
memories and
love of kindred,
and we are better
throughout the
year for having, in
spirit, become a
child again at
Christmas-time.”
― Laura Ingalls
Wilder
A QUOTE FOR
THE NEW
YEAR
Let our New
Year's resolution
be this: we will be
there for one
another as fellow
members of
humanity, in the
finest sense of the
word.
Goran Persson
That’s right, it is almost that time of the year
once again, which makes you sit back and
think “where has the time gone” Why does
Christmas last year only feel like yesterday? Is
it that time goes faster the more you age, or is
it that when we were younger we lived life at a
slower pace and we weren’t in as much of a
hurry, running here and there? I remember as
a child Christmas seemed to take forever to
get here and the wait seemed to stretch out in
front of you like a large desert to be crossed. Is
it the same for our children or are we so busy
with all that goes on in our lives that they do
not seem to notice the wait as we did?
Whatever the answer is, it probably does not
really matter because the fact is that the wait,
no matter how long or short is almost over. On
the 1st of December, it will be time to put up the
tree, decorate the house and yard and bring
out the advent calendars to start the official
countdown.
Therefore, maybe it is not about how the time
flies throughout the year, because as they say
time flies when you are having fun, but maybe
it is about how you spend that last month in
the lead up to the big day.
While you are out doing your Christmas
shopping, spare a thought for those who are
not so fortunate. Think about placing a gift
under a Christmas wish tree or donating nonperishable food items to one of the many food
drives that operate at this time of the year.
You could also give a busy mum that you know
a free morning or afternoon of child minding so
that she can get some of the things like gift
wrapping done out of the way.
However you spend your time over the
holidays, whether it be at home or away, with
family, friends or both, please remember to
have a great time, eat as much as you like
because let’s face it you don’t eat like that all
year round so indulge while you can and most
of all be safe on our roads if you are going to
be out and about.
I hope the big guy is good to you all and I will
see you all in the New Year – Cheers
Nicole Ervine
Bayswater and Liddell Power Stations
New England Highway, Muswellbrook
The Aberdeen Whisper December 2012
Yes Virginia, There is a Santa Claus
The following, reprinted from the editorial page of the New York
Sun, was written by the late Mr. Frank P. Church:
Dear Editor: I am 8 years old; some of my little friends say
there is no Santa Claus. Papa says, "If you see it in The Sun
it's so." Please tell me the truth; is there a Santa Claus?
Virginia O'Hanlon.
Virginia, your little friends are wrong. They have been
affected by the scepticism of a sceptical age. They do not
believe except they see. They think that nothing can be which
is not comprehensible by their little minds. All minds,
Virginia, whether they be men's or children's, are little. In this
great universe of ours man is a mere insect, an ant, in his
intellect, as compared with the boundless world about him, as
measured by the intelligence capable of grasping the whole of
truth and knowledge.
Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as
love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that
they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy.
Alas! how dreary would be the world if there were no Santa
Claus! It would be as dreary as if there were no Virginias.
There would be no childlike faith then, no poetry, no romance
to make tolerable this existence. We should have no
enjoyment, except in sense and sight. The eternal light with
which childhood fills the world would be extinguished.
Not believe in Santa Claus! You might as well not believe in
fairies! You might get your papa to hire men to watch in all
the chimneys on Christmas Eve to catch Santa Claus, but even
if they did not see Santa Claus coming down, what would that
prove? Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there
is no Santa Claus. The most real things in the world are those
that neither children nor men can see. Did you ever see fairies
dancing on the lawn? Of course not, but that's no proof that
they are not there. Nobody can conceive or imagine all the
wonders there are unseen and unseeable in the world.
You may tear apart the baby's rattle and see what makes the
noise inside, but there is a veil covering the unseen world
which not the strongest man, nor even the united strength of
all the strongest men that ever lived, could tear apart. Only
faith, fancy, poetry, love, romance, can push aside that curtain
and view and picture the supernal beauty and glory beyond. Is
it all real? Ah, Virginia, in all this world there is nothing else
real and abiding.
No Santa Claus! Thank God! he lives, and he lives forever. A
thousand years from now, Virginia, nay, ten times ten
thousand years from now, he will continue to make glad the
heart of childhood
Proudly supporting
Upper Hunter communities
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Saturday 1st December at St Albans the Camdenville
Community Choir will be preforming Christmas and Folk
Choral Music from Around the World Entry is Free.
Christmas Services
Christmas Eve 6pm and 11.30pm at St Albans Muswellbrook
25th December 8am St Mark’s Aberdeen.
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and his family.
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The Aberdeen Whisper December 2012
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From the Desk
Welcome to the December issue of the Whisper, this will be
the last edition of the Whisper for this year. The next edition of
the Whisper will be the February 2013. Due to the holidays
and with many people going away over the break the
submission date for the February edition will be Monday the
14th January 2013. Please mark this date on your calendars as
stories and advertising submitted after this date will not be
accepted for inclusion. To discuss any advertising new or
existing please contact me in the office on Monday and
Tuesday of each week or email the centre.
The delivery date for the February whisper will be Saturday
the 26th January. I would also like to take this opportunity to
thank our wonderful little community for all the support over
the past 12 months and we look forward to helping you all to
the best of our ability in the New Year.
Please don’t forget that our annual Christmas Twilight Market
will be held on the 1st of December, Liz, Lee & I hope to see
you all there. More details about the night can be found on
page 9 of this publication.
Don’t forget to check the Community Calendar on page 15 for
information on upcoming meetings etc in relation to our
community groups and on page 19 you will find our classified
section and maybe some Christmas gift ideas.
Please be aware that the Information Centre will be closed
from 5.00pm Friday the 21st of December and will reopen
9.00am Wednesday the 2nd of January, 2013.
If you need to book a Countrylink ticket while we are closed
purchases can be made at the Scone Neighbourhood Resource
Centre 130 Liverpool Street, Scone.
I would like to wish all of our wonderful readers a very Merry
Christmas and an extremely Happy New Year.
If you plan to travel over this festive season, do be careful on
our roads and I wish you and your families a wonderful break.
See you all in 2013,
Nicole Ervine
THEFT FROM ABERDEEN PUBLIC SCHOOL
To the thief who recently stole a very long garden hose
from Aberdeen Public School, not only do we have some
very disappointed students, but we also have a cranky
cleaner and an even crankier General Assistant.
The Aberdeen Public School is not Government funded
and therefore has to rely on a very hard working P&C
and fundraising through the generous community to
replace items such as the one you have stolen.
ABERDEEN INFORMATION CENTRE OPEN DAY
The Scone Neighbourhood Centre’s Aberdeen branch had
the first of two open days and a free sausage sizzle on
Wednesday, 14 November to showcase what the service
has to offer the residents of Aberdeen.
A number of people attended to meet with the staff and
learn more about the facilities and services on
offer. Great interest was shown in the variety of things the
Aberdeen Information Centre currently does with
constructive suggestions being made about the sort of
activities, services and facilities that might be considered in
planning for the future growth of the Centre.
Everyone enjoyed the sausages, cooked by the Aberdeen
Lion’s Club and had an enjoyable time
exploring the recently installed computers, which were
donated by the Coal & Allied Mount Pleasant
Project Site Donations Committee. The free Seniors Kiosk
was very popular with several people
interested in following up with tuition.
Liz Birch, who works at the Aberdeen Information Centre
commented that, “People are realising that there are
computers here with free usage and internet so more and
more visitors are coming into the centre.
For people travelling through the area, it is a great relief to
be able to get in touch with family, check
Emails or have some face to face time on Skype”.
Representatives from Coal & Allied attended the open day
to gain a better understanding of the work that the Centre is
doing for the local community.
Coal & Allied Community Relations Manager Jennifer
Bowcock said: “I’d like to thank Lee Watts and the
friendly staff and volunteers at the Aberdeen Information
Centre for putting on this wonderful open day.
The Aberdeen Information Centre is the first stop for
anybody travelling through the region and wanting to
learn more about this unique part of the Hunter Valley.
“The Mount Pleasant Project Site Donations Committee is
proud to contribute to its growth and enhance its benefit to
the community by donating six computers. I know they
will be put to good use by the public and visitors alike, and
will support the centre’s future and long term vision of
becoming a community resource hub.”
Mrs Lee Watts, manager of the Scone Neighbourhood
Centre said, “Not everyone has an interest in computers,
but this is just one of the new options available – we look
forward to the community attending our next open day to
discuss what other services people may like in Aberdeen”
You have obviously snuck in to the school after dark like
a dingo to cover your identity and you will always just be
a common thief in the eyes of many. You obviously
don’t have trouble sleeping at night and I hope that you
are the victim of theft one day then you will know what it
feels like, but then again you probably don’t have a
conscience either.
If you are that short of cash, come and see me and I will
lend you a quid.
Enjoy your new hose, you loser.
Rod Wither
General Assistant
Aberdeen Public School.
The Aberdeen Whisper December 2012
Photo: L/R – John Presland, Manager of the Scone & Aberdeen Centre Lee
Watts and Stan Skinner using the new Broadband for Seniors Computer
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TREASURES TALK
Treasures staff would like to thank everyone for their support
for this wonderful year. We wish everyone a safe and happy
Christmas.
Treasures will complete the refurbishing of Valley View Park
very soon, and we are on the list for the installation of the
Exercise Equipment that we bought with the help of Anglo
American and Council will install it for us. We will then move
on to another project yet to be decided.
Our Treasurer for the last 12 years has been Valerie Snow and
she has done an amazing job. Valerie has slowly stepped back
over the last months and it was time at the AGM for ACC Inc
for Val to vacate the position of Treasurer.
Val felt it was time for her to step down after so many years as
Treasurer, she has wonderfully offered to help us settle into
doing the books and the banking and learning what is needed
in these areas.
I would like to thank all the girls at Treasures for their help
and input. From now on the staff of Treasures will meet
quarterly, we will all have a say in what we can or would like
to do for the Community for projects. Everyone will be
encouraged to put his or her ideas forward.
Remember if you feel you would like to do a few hours
volunteer work you will always be welcome at Treasures.
Carole Johnston
FROM THE LION’S DEN
Members travelled to Murrurundi to celebrate 50years of
Lions in Murrurundi, all enjoyed a great night.
On the 7th November we joined with Apex in visiting St
Joseph’s High School students for dinner (prepared and
served by the Hospitality students) and enjoyed a
presentation by students who had experienced the
Outward Bound project. Each year our club sponsors a
student on this project and last year donated to the
school for loan equipment for students to use on the
course.
Lions Youth of the Year Quest is on 25th November and
we hope to have a number of students vying for the
honour to represent our club and their school at Zone
judging. It is always a great night with the audience
enjoying the wide range of subject chosen by the
students for their speeches.
January will see us hosting the Australia Day breakfast at
the Rose Garden so mark the date on your calendar and
join us for bacon & egg roll and a cuppa.
Lion Jim Bruce has plenty of Lions Christmas cakes for
sale so place your order early. They will be for sale at the
RSL, or pop in and see him on Friday nights at the raffles.
On behalf of our Club, I wish everybody a safe and happy
Christmas and a prosperous, healthy New Year.
Depression Support Group Gains Interest
Strong interest was shown at a public meeting held
recently at the Scone Neighbourhood Centre with fifteen
people attending and participating in discussions about
establishing a Depression Support Group in Scone.
People experiencing depression, representatives from
service groups, and others experienced in supporting
people, their carers and families came along to the
meeting to discuss ways in which a support group can be
established.
Those who attended the public meeting showed strong
enthusiasm for the idea of establishing a support group
with many of those present being interested in continuing
their involvement.
Manager of the Neighbourhood Centre, Lee Watts said,
“The Neighbourhood Centre sees this as a welcome
initiative and we are pleased to be able to offer some
assistance in helping achieve a positive outcome. A
support group for people with depression will offer
additional options and can only be of benefit to the whole
community.”
A follow up meeting has been organised for 6:00 pm on
Thursday 22nd November at the Scone Neighbourhood
Centre, 130 Liverpool St to start putting in place some of
the ideas that came out of the public meeting. People
interested in being part of the planning are encouraged to
attend. No booking needed.
For further information about the planning meeting,
contact the Scone Neighbourhood Centre on 6545 2662
or
email
Karen
Beckingham
[email protected] or phone 6545 2679.
Care Packages for Soldiers.
I would like to say thank you to all those wonderful people who
have helped make it possible to send Care Packages to our
soldiers. I am in awe of the kindness of everyone, it just would
not be possible without the donations of goodies and money to
buy the snacks and treats and personal hygiene items. To date we
have managed to send 146 packages, a massive achievement for
our little town. This includes the 29 that will be sent in the
coming two weeks. We will keep sending Care Packages for as
long as we can, hopefully until our troops come home. A
humungous thank you to my little helper Braiden who comes and
helps me do the Care Packages, he is a terrific help and knows
how much the troops love their boxes. Carole Johnston
A few years ago I bought at a market a second hand copy of a
CD called “Penguins in the Mall”, which was beautiful string
music of well-known tunes. Recently while doing a clean out of
my house, discarding some things including tapes and CD’s I
no longer wanted, I realized the musicians were a Sydney
group. I contacted the phone number and got two other CD’s
and more of the original for gifts. Beautiful easy-listening
music, ideal for Christmas gifts.
Jan Simmons.
Penguins CD’s – Penguins Freestyle
Penguins in the Mall
Penguins Ice-Breaker
For bookings or orders_
Phone-D Davies (02) 9948 3144
[email protected]
www.penguinmusic.com.au
Til next year. JL
P.O Box 380, Manly, NSW, 1655
The Aberdeen Whisper December 2012
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We would like to wish all our
valued customers a very safe
and happy Christmas!
·
Traditional Smoked Leg Ham
·
Rolled pork loins with your choice of stuffing–
Mango + Macadamia OR Pistachio + Fig
·
Pork Leg Roasts
Turkeys
·
Fresh Seafood available Xmas Eve–
Chickens
Prawns, oysters, bugs and crabs!
*Cool room and spit roast hire now available*
Come and try our fresh beef jerky!
Christmas Trading Hours
Saturday 22nd-7am to 2pm
Sunday 23rd-7am to 2pm
Monday24th-6am to 5pm
Closed 25th & 26th December
and the 1st January 2013
Shop 4, Valley Fair Aberdeen
Ph 6543 7101
The Aberdeen Whisper December 2012
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1st Aberdeen Scouts News
Welcome to another instalment of 1st Aberdeen Scout News!
Boy the year sure has flown!
Recently we celebrated Larry Pittman’s 25 years of Service,
and as part of that all of Larry’s friends and family in Scouting
and in everyday life came together at Aberdeen Bowling Club
to pay homage to Larry for his commitment of 25 years to the
Scouting movement. What a wonderful achievement! A
lovely meal was served, there were speeches and stories were
told that made us all laugh, and you know what they say about
laughter being the best medicine and all that! Well it was what
we all needed and much fun was had by all. And cake!
WHAT A CAKE!! My compliments to the chef. After all of
the pomp and ceremony, Larry was presented with a gift or two
by his loyal Scouts, Cubs and Joeys. And then it was time to
dance, and dance we did, until the early hours of the morning.
I would like to thank Larry personally because if it were not for
you Larry, I would never have had the encouragement needed
to become a leader. I aspire to you. You are wise, happy and
kind of heart. I am sure I speak for everyone when I wish you
many more wonderful years within the Scouting Movement.
We are truly blessed to have you at 1st Aberdeen.
Thank you to everyone who had a hand in making this
celebration possible, from its inception to its conclusion, thank
you also to everyone for attending and making the night a
special one for Larry
Well, Scouts are gearing up for
the Jamboree, not long now
guys! We wish you all the best at
Jamboree 2013. This will truly
be a life changing event, so enjoy
every moment won’t you!
I will close this instalment by
wishing everyone a safe and
happy Christmas and New Year.
I hope Santa is kind to you, and
leaves something wonderful at
the base of your Christmas Tree.
1st Aberdeen Scout Group
Leaders, Parents and Youth
Members can look forward to
another fantastic Scouting year,
full of adventures, learning and
fun. See you in 2013.
Good Hunting.
Chil Parker.
Winner-Small Business Trades & Industry
Award 2011
Muswellbrook Chamber of Commerce &
Industry Awards
Winner-Best New Business 2010
Muswellbrook, Hunter and Australian BEC
Business Awards
Aberdeen Doctors
Surgery
Appointments with
Dr. Ahmed Ali
Monday to Friday
9:00am – 5:30pm
Flu vaccination NOW Available
· Women’s health & pap smears
now available with Leanne
Monday - Wednesday
· All childhood immunisation
available by appointment.
Please bring blue book
·
The Staff at Aberdeen Doctors Surgery would like to wish
everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Phone 6543 8424
Fax 6543 7745
We service and tune all makes and models including
Harley Davidson’s
Provide Engine re-building services
All electrical work
Stock a great range of parts, accessories & batteries
Light fabrication work
Stock a large range of tyres to suit all motorcycles
Provide a tyre fitting and balancing service
Pick-up and delivery service is available
We are your Hunter Valley Race Tech and Ohlins
Suspension dealer, specialising in suspension set ups
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The Aberdeen Whisper December 2012
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Sports & Recreation
Club
Phone/Fax 6543 7226
The friendly family club
REMEMBRANCE DAY 2012
This special day was marked this year with a ceremony
held at the Aberdeen RSL club. The day was well
attended with a picture of just a few of the people who
attended below.
Wheelchair access
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR
EVENTS
RAY BOYS CHARITY DANCE
14th December, 2012
8pm to Midnight
Theme: Christmas
GOLDEN OLDIES MOVIE &
LUNCHEON
11th Dec, 2012
It’s a Wonderful Life
11.30am start
Contact Jan 6543 7150
CHRISTMAS TOY RAFFLE
Draw starts at 5pm Sunday 2nd December
Tickets on sale from 3pm Drawn 5pm
Pre purchase tickets available now from
the Bar
XMAS HAM & TURKEY RAFFLES
Weekly from Saturday 24th November
6.30pm for 8pm Draw
CLUB MEMBERS
CHRISTMAS PARTY
15TH December 8pm
Members $12.00
Non Members $15.00
Bookings and payment essential by 13th
December
NEW YEARS EVE DANCE
31st December, 2012
Music By Town & Country
3 Course buffet smorgasbord $15.00 per
head.
BADGE DRAW EACH WEEK.
JACKPOTS @ $150 PER WEEK
UNTIL WON
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The Aberdeen Whisper December 2012
Pictured from left to right back: Jackie Lockhart; Clare
Akauma; Ken Newell; Kira Lee Hardcastle; Lachlan Rogers
(behind Kira Lee); Heather Milton; Fred Day, Julia Sokulsky,
unknown. Front: Ryan Lockhart; Serena Jones & Jonathon
McMahon.
Are you having a Christmas function,
Birthday party or family get together?
Did you know you could hire chairs,
tables and suntents from the
Scone Neighbourhood Centre?
We also have access to equipment for
slideshows, presentation and music
Data Projector, laptop, screen, PA
Don’t miss out phone and book today
6545 2562
Birthdays for
December
2nd-Angella Price
5th-Mason Brown
th
6 -Jayson Sherriff
7th-Sheryl Oxford
9th-Curtis Black
10th-Russell Burgin
12th-Malaki Poa
th
13 -Rebecca Sumner
15th-Kallen Dever
17th-Steve Lambley
18th-Heather Milton
19th-Jessica Scotts
Birthdays for
January
1st-Fiona Tickle
2nd-Kiralee Hardcastle
Lindsay Parkes
6th-Garry Tickle
7th-Ted Neate
8 -Edwina Hamilton
9th-PJ Tickle
13th-Ben Wright
16th-Sarah Keegan
Jack West
th
17 -Brook Walklate
21st-Seth Collins
22nd-Joan Donnelly
Jessica Seymour
rd
23 -Bronwyn Hamilton
24th-Matthew Brace
27th-Teagan Hardcastle
29th-Carole Johnston
30th-Caleb Ervine
Liam Ervine
th
Wishing you all a very
happy day.
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Aberdeen’s Christmas Luncheon and Movie
On Tuesday, 11th December the UHMRL will present their final
Golden Oldies for Golden Oldies luncheon and movie for
2012. We invite your attendance at this Christmas function and
the screening of “It’s a Wonderful Life” starring James
Stewart, Donna Reed and Lionel Barrymore.
This 1946 film is considered a tradition on television every
Christmas season. “It’s a Wonderful Life” is a heart warming tale
of a small town man with dreams and ambitions that were never
realised. On the brink of despair and contemplating suicide, his
guardian angel appears and takes him on a journey to show him
what life in Bedford Falls would have been without him and that
his life has been a truly wonderful one.
Auditorium doors at the Aberdeen Sports and Recreation Club
will open at 11.30am and a three-course luncheon will be
served prior to the screening of the movie. A donation of $10 is
requested to cover costs. As numbers are limited, early
bookings are essential and can be made by phoning Jan
65437150 or Jan 65425168.
Bengalla Workers Fund New Medical Equipment for
Muswellbrook Hospital
The arrival of a new excavator bucket at Bengalla mine has been
the catalyst behind workers digging deep to fundraise for new
medical equipment at Muswellbrook District Hospital.
Two new electric beds and a cardiac monitor worth a combined
value of more than $11,000 will soon be installed at the local
hospital, which at current capacity provides bedding for more
than 50 patients. The employee-driven fundraiser included 2012
MasterChef Australia winner Andy Allen cooking a barbeque at
the mine, as well as a public raffle draw with prizes donated by
the mine’s workers and suppliers.
The amount raised increased to more than $11,000 after the site
applied for corporate funds through the ‘Team up for a Cause’
initiative, run as part of Coal & Allied’s SD&Me programme.
Muswellbrook Hospital Auxiliary President Sue Durham said:
“We’re blown away by this generous donation from Bengalla
mine’s workforce and Coal & Allied. The operation and its
workforce have always shown strong support for our work and
this extra funding is going to help us improve the hospital’s
facilities and services. For example, the last time we were able to
provide electric beds for the hospital was four years ago so this
donation is going to make a significant difference.”
Presented by the Upper Hunter Museum of Rural Life Inc. Raising funds to save the collection of artefacts at Glenbawn
and relocate them to a museum and cultural centre in
Aberdeen. To achieve success in our plans the support of the
whole community is needed - new members or volunteers are
always welcome.
Pictured: Muswellbrook Hospital Auxiliary President Sue Durham,
Bengalla Maintenance Supervisor Luke Holz, Bengalla Community
Relations Coordinator Debbie Day, Bengalla Manager Services
Jonathan Lawler, Muswellbrook District Hospital General Manager
Sue Ayre and Bengalla Field Maintenance Superintendent Russell
Hartin.
HO HO HO and Merry Christmas!!
The staff at the
Scone and
Aberdeen offices
wish you a very
Merry Christmas
and looks forward
to assisting you in
2013
Lee, Jaala, Jan,
Bernie, Liz, Nic
and Di
The Aberdeen Whisper December 2012
If you miss out on the photos
with Santa at the Twilight
Markets in Aberdeen on the 1st
don’t panic!!!
SANTA PHOTOS
COME ALONG AND
HAVE YOUR PHOTO TAKEN WITH SANTA
THURSDAY 6th DECEMBER 2:00pm – 3:00pm
MONDAY 10th DECEMBER 9:30am – 10:30am
WED 12th DECEMBER
3:30pm – 4:30pm
$7.50 for a 5”X 7” photo - Comes in a Christmas
folder ready for gift giving
Scone Neighbourhood Centre
130 Liverpool Street Scone
6545 2562
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ABERDEEN INFORMATION CENTRE
Presents
CHRISTMAS TWILIGHT MARKETS
WHEN: SATURDAY 1ST DECEMBER, 2012
WHERE: IN THE ROSE GARDEN ON THE GROUNDS OF THE COMMUNITY HALL
TIME: 4.00PM TO 8.00PM
Come along for a great evening full of fun,
entertainment, market stalls,
dancing & Christmas carols
We will have on offer jewellery, clothing, solar garden ornaments, handmade candles,
gourmet dips and seasonings, jams and sauces, baby clothes,
craft items, hair accessories, handmade dolls and dolls clothes and more.
There will also be plenty of variety when it comes to choosing something to eat with
coffee, cold drinks, hot dogs, burgers and everything in between on offer.
KIDS BRING MUM AND DAD ALONG
AND JOIN IN THE FUN,
HAVE A FAMILY PHOTO WITH SANTA AT JUST $7.50 EACH PRESENTED IN A LOVELY
FOLDER THEY MAKE GREAT CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. SANTA PHOTOS WILL BE
TAKEN BETWEEN 5PM AND 6PM IN THE SMALL ROOM IN THE FRONT OF THE
COMMUNITY HALL. PLEASE COME ALONG, BRING YOUR SMILE AND SEE NIC,
SANTA AND THE FRIENDLY ELVES FOR A GIFT THAT WILL LAST A LIFETIME.
With plenty to see and do and lots of
yummy food on offer there will be
something for everyone.
SCONE SINGERS WILL BE PERFORMING CHRISTMAS CAROLS FROM 6PM,
SO BE SURE TO JOIN IN.
If you are interested in having a market stall or would like additional information please
contact the Aberdeen Information Centre
Phone 6543 8457
Or email
[email protected]
The Aberdeen Whisper December 2012
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ABERDEEN SPORTING NEWS
Aberdeen Senior and Little Athletics Gala Day 2012
On Sunday, 73 Athletes came from Gunnedah, Singleton,
Muswellbrook, Denman, Scone to Aberdeen’s annual Athletics
Gala Day.
Despite numbers being slightly down on previous years a
fantastic day was had by all who attended, the weather held and
turned into a top day for competition, the day started with the
1500m, which was won by John Watson from Singleton.
Pointscore winners for the day were Girls = U6’s Brydie Baker
and Malaki Poa, U8’s Brooke Thompson, U9’s Rhiarne
Edmonds, U10’s Amber Morgan, U11’s Ella Ruane, U12’s
Hannah Gleeson and Sophie Moss, U13’s Melanie Richards,
U14’s Emma Watson, U17’s Megan Doran and the Open
Winner was Jeannie Seymour.
In The Boys Pointscore the winners were = U6’s Lochie Hails,
U7’s Carl Ross, U8’s Gabriel Sinclair, U9’s Tommy Dixon,
U10’s Cameron Bignell, U11’s Atticus Sinclair U12’s Nick
Watson, U13’s Ben Wolfgang, U14’s Bailey Cullen, U15’s
Martin Anderson and the Open Mens was taken out by Trevor
Kratzmann.
The committee would like to thank all the parents who took up
the challenge of being Age Managers on the day and the parents
who stayed around to help pack away the equipment, without
your help they would not have been able to run the day as
smoothly as they did, Aberdeen Senior and Little Athletics
would also like to wish all the athletes a enjoyable and
successful season.
Our last regular Friday competition night for 2012 will be
Friday 14th December, with competition recommencing Friday
1st February 2013 at 5:45pm at Jefferson Park, Aberdeen. If you
have any donations for our Christmas raffle, please bring them
along on competition night. Please also remember with the
hotter weather it is important children have lots of water, hats
and sunscreen.
Our annual Trivia Night will be held on Saturday 2nd March.
Save this date and come along and enjoy a fun filled night.
More details will be available closer to the date.
Sports News - Pan Pacific Masters Games 2012
The games were held on the Gold Coast from 3rd – 11th
November they are held every two years.
Aberdeen’s Jeannie Seymour attended and was very successful
winning 4 x Gold medals, Shot put, Discus, 80m hurdles and
High Jump. 1x Silver medal in Weight throw and 4 x Bronze
medals in the Weight pentathlon, Javelin, Hammer throw and
Long Jump.
The weather was perfect for competing and it was great to catch
up with other competitors from the 2010 games.
“I would like to thank those who have been supporting me and
encouraging me to train hard
as you can see it has all paid
off. Play it, Live it, Love it.
Is the games motto and I
intend to live by this” said
Jennie Seymour.
ABERDEEN LADIES GOLF
On the 17th October a stableford was played for Monthly Medal.
The winner of 1st div and medal was Chris Constable on 42 pts
runner-up Bev Murphy on 36. Putting to Chris 24. 2nd Div won by
Amale Raad on 39 pts and runner-up Irene Hayes on 35. Putting
to Amale on 32. NTP 1st div to Helen Wheatley, 2nd Div to Chris
Noonan, and all div to Chris C. Balls to Chris C, Amale, Bev and
Irene.
A stroke was played for D Neely trophy and Medal of Medals
playoff on the 24th October. 1st Div winner was Lorraine Barrett
on 69 net (welcome back) runner-up to Karen Newton70 net.
Putting to Cath Goodsell 30. 2nd Div winner was Judy Miller,
runner-up Chris Noonan and putting went to joint winners Chris
N and Helen Hogan. NTP 1st Div to Helen Wheatley, 2nd Div
Cath Noble and all div to Cath Goodsell. Balls to Lorraine,
Karen, Cath G and Helen W. Medal of Medals winner was Helen
Wheatley on 73 net.
A stableford was played for President verses Captain on the 31st
October, our last 18 holes for 2012. Presidents team winner way
Faye Konieczny on a great score of 42, runner-up Karen Newton
on 40. Putting to Irene Hayes on 30. Captains team winner was
swinger Irene on 38, runner-up Judy Miller on 37, also putting on
27. Presidents team took out the day. NTP 1st Div Cath Goodsell,
2nd div Judy , all div Chris Constable. Balls to winners. Barb
Sewell, Julie Berick and Vicki Shankley travelled to Crown Plaza
Cancer Charity Day and won the pink ball comp. Julie pickup
NTP.
A 9 hole 4BBB was played on the 7th November for our Bring A
Friends Day. Welcome to May Riley and Helen Irving. The
winners on 27 points were Amale Raad and Dawn Jamieson.
Runner-up were Julie Berick and Vicki Shankley on 23. Our
Commercial Melbourne Cup luncheon was enjoyed by all and
Helen Wheatley was the lucky sweep winner.
Today the 14th November, was the start of our Nine Hole Summer
competition, we had 8 players for a Front Nine stroke event with
the winner being Cath Noble 321/2 nett, well done Cath, Runner
up was Carol Betlinski 33 nett. Balls went to C.Noble,
C.Betlinski, A. Raad on a countback. A big welcome to Kylie
who played her first game with us, just have fun Kylie also a sad
day as we are losing Carol Betlinski who played her last game
with us today. She is moving to Corlette, we wish you all the best
in your future endeavours and you will be sorely missed.
ABERDEEN IL SHIM TAE KWON DO
Firstly a big thank you for all of the wonderful
goodies that were made and donated for our cake
stall at the Big Boys Toys event. We had a very
successful day. Please remember that all fees are to be paid up
before the end of the year and that insurances are due also and are
to be paid with December fees. Upcoming dates on our Calendar
are as follows:
December 12th- Grading. Good luck to all of you.
December 17th- Last day of training for the year, breakup and
Christmas Party.
January 26th-27th 2013- Kick off camp at the Gold Coast
January 30th- Classes start back for the year.
March 16th- General Choi Cup, to be held in Redfern, Sydney.
Registration forms will be available from Gail when classes
resume in 2013.
Finally, we would like to wish everyone a very merry Christmas
and an equally happy New Year. We hope that Santa is good to
you all and leaves lots of goodies under the tree
See you all in the New Year.
The Aberdeen Whisper December 2012
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Aberdeen Community Caring Inc.
Presidents Report.( A condensed version).
A very big year of decisions has been unfolding this last twelve
months.
Our hardest decision was that we would not be operating as a group
any longer, as with Val living in another town and no new people
coming along, Acc Inc. could no longer be as it was. We have
disposed of the Country Dances; they have been taken over by
another group, The Information Centre and The Whisper of course.
We will however keep our name and just be there for operating of
Aberdeen Treasures.
This means that we are still working hard for the community, that the
shop will be able to give everything we make back to Aberdeen, and
that we will take on small but affordable tasks.
At last, the exercise equipment for Valley View Park has arrived at
Scone Council storage; we are on the list for the instillation of the
items and soft fall.
Aberdeen Treasures and Anglo American jointly purchased the
equipment. Matt Frodsham helped make this possible for us to go
ahead and complete the park; we could not have done it alone, we
have very much appreciated Matt attending our meetings and
making us feel we were doing something worthwhile. We are
ordering a plaque to be placed at the Park and it will be installed
when ready.
Val Snow has had the mammoth task of trying to do all the bookwork
and tirelessly had to do the balances at times almost driving her
mental, it has been a task that only an experienced Treasurer could
do so we thank Val for everything she has done. Val has offered also
to be in the background for Treasures to help us settle into the
bookwork.
Proud achievements of Aberdeen Community Caring Inc.
The Aberdeen Whisper, Aberdeen Treasures, The Aberdeen
Information Centre, The Country Dances, Seniors Country Fair, Big
Boys Toy Day, The Quilt Day, Markets, Christmas Light Competition
the seats around the town, Valley View Park restoration, a new
kitchen at Aberdeen Treasures. We have helped families with goods
and clothing from Treasures in times of fire and hardship, Treasures
has helped with Soldiers Care Packages, collects all year round for
Prizes for the seniors day, toys for children at Christmas.
All in all Aberdeen Community Caring Inc. will be remembered as a
group that worked so well together, achieved each goal set and
without any in group disruptions. The smaller version of just
Aberdeen Treasures will endeavour to still do projects for Aberdeen.
Bob Johnston.. President.
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Aberdeen Old Boys Club
Following a meeting last week, an Aberdeen Old Boys
Club has been formed to cater for past players, officials,
coaches and volunteers of the Aberdeen Rugby League
Football Club. There has been plenty of interest shown
in the club with 30 financial members registered at this
stage. The charter of the club will include supporting the
Aberdeen Junior and Senior Rugby League Clubs, local
schools and improvements to McKinnon Field. Anyone
interested in joining the newly formed club can contact
Jason Hoogerwerf (0422058650), Wayne Meyers
(0407002626) or Shane Lloyd (65437365). The Email
contact is; [email protected]
Thank you
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ST JOSEPH’S NEWS
CHRISTMAS PAGEANT
The school is preparing for the St Joseph’s Annual Christmas
Pageant which will be held on Thursday 6 December from
5.00 pm at the school. The Pageant is being organised as a
community event, particularly in the spirit of a family
occasion. With this in mind, not only are the students and
teachers being asked to organise and implement the activities
on the evening, but an invitation is extended to parents and
families and all community members to take part in this
special annual event held at the school.
OUTSTANDING STUDENT RECORD
Lachlan Phelps (Yr 9B)
recently came to the
attention of the Guinness
Book of Records for his
didgeridoo playing. At
Arrowfield Stud in Scone on
Wednesday 14 November he
played the didgeridoo and
achieved the longest note on
a didgeridoo of 65.6 seconds
and has been awarded the
Guinness World Records.
He is the proud owner of a Certificate from the Guinness
Book of Records which states:
“The longest note on a didgeridoo was blown by Lachlan
Phelps in Scone, NSW, Australia, on November 14 2012.”
Congratulations Lachlan in this great achievement in your
music career.
NEW INDUSTRY STANDARD TECHNOLOGY
On Thursday 8 November, St Joseph’s celebrated the
induction of its latest piece of technology; the acquisition of a
CNC lathe. The event was attended by Mick Hall from Mt
Arthur Coal, Adam Greentree P&F President, Virginia
Greentree P&F Publicity Officer and members of the school
executive. The purchase of the CNC lathe was as a result of
the initiative taken by the school’s P&F to support the school
in its growth and to complement the facilities already in use
in the Mary McKillop Trade Training Centre.
The machine is excellent for this function as it
incorporates universal coding and programming. Mt
Arthur Coal sponsored St Joseph’s in the purchase of the
CNC lathe and Mick Hall was impressed by the knowhow
of students Duncan Moffitt and Zac Lesnick, who capably
demonstrated how to set up and operate the machine. Mt
Arthur’s substantial investment in the school is another
example of the support they have given to the local
community and the development of partnerships between
schools and industry.
TOUCH FOOTBALL SUCCESS by Lisa East and
Matthew Barnes (PDHPE Teachers)
On Thursday 8 November the Years 7 and 8 boys and girls
touch teams travelled to Bathurst to compete in the NSW
All Schools Touch Tournament. They gained entry by
winning the All Schools Regional Qualifier held in
Tamworth earlier this term.
Both teams played extremely well on the day. The boys
team really stepped up to the plate and went through their
5 round games with 3 wins and 2 draws and finished equal
top in their pool. They won the quarter final match against
Red Bend Catholic College 4-1 which saw them play Hills
Sports High School, defending champions, in the semifinal. The boys fought hard but lost 3-1 to finish in the top
4 in the state!
The team consisted of- Cade Pennell-Cust, Thomas
Bianco, Joshua Tickle, Beau Harris, Sheldon Harris, Jacob
McCormick, Matthew Dunn, Harry Douglas, Bailey Ellis,
Edan Tickle, Nathan Connor and James Drayton.
The girls’ team had a very challenging pool, however,
went through their 6 round games with 5 wins and 1 loss
and conceded only 2 touch downs. They won the quarter
final match against Tomaree 5-0 which saw them play
Hills Sports High School, defending champions, in the
semi-final. The girls were winning 2-1 with 1 minute
remaining when a controversial decision went against us.
Hills Sports then scored which resulted in a drop off. The
girls were down to 3 players and showing signs of
exhaustion. Hills sports then scored resulting in a 3-2
victory to Hills Sports. I am very proud of the girls as they
demonstrated enormous desire and sportsmanship
throughout the contest.
The girls team consisted of - Brianna Muddiman, Mikaela
Tilse, Victoria Wicks, Jayde Radcliffe, Kelsey French,
Danielle Nicol, Sophie Morgan, Baillee Mavin, Emma
Moore, Cassidy Gepp, Sophie Dykes and Isabel Akauma.
Pictured from left: Mt Arthur Coal representative Mick Hall, St
Joseph’s P&F Representatives Adam and Virginia Greentree and St
Joseph’s students Zac Lesnick and Duncan Moffitt.
The purpose of the CNC lathe is not so much as a production
tool, but rather a tool to enable students to simulate the set up
and programming of similar but much larger machines that
would be utilised in industry.
The Aberdeen Whisper December 2012
Throughout the tournament, the attitude and commitment to a
team spirit was evident among our Joeys students. It makes
me very proud as a teacher of St Joseph’s Aberdeen to take
away such a respectful and talented group of young men and
women who really made the trip a memorable experience.
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under 4 $55 Above prices include entry into
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6 Apr 2013 The Addams Family Musical Broadway Musical –
“Insanely Funny A Definite Must See!” Saturday
Matinee Capitol Theatre $175 P/P
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20 Feb 2013 16 Day New Zealand Tour. Includes Bay Of Islands,
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What are you doing for
Christmas this year?
If you’re a bloke living alone or away from home this
Christmas, the Scone Neighbourhood Centre invites you to
join us for Christmas dinner at the Scone RSL on Sunday,
23 December from 6:00 pm.
We look forward to sharing time with you to
celebrate Christmas companionship over a two-course
roast dinner.
Entry to the dinner will be by ticket only with
tickets available at the Scone Neighbourhood
Centre, Scone RSL, Highway Caravan Park,
Scone and the Scone Caravan Park. Tickets are
free, but if you wish to make a donation, we
will happily accept that on the night of the
dinner.
For more information, contact the Scone
Neighbourhood Centre on 6545 2562.
Solar Panels for Aberdeen Community Hall?
Discussions held between Aberdeen Centre Manager Lee
Watts and Jennifer Bowcock Communications Manager
with Coal & Allied has enabled the Aberdeen Community
Hall to be a part of an energy-saving project.
The package provided consists of an Electrolux fridge and
freezer and the 1.5kW solar panels + installation.
“We are very lucky to be considered for this project and I
am sure the community
of Aberdeen will receive
a lot of benefit from the
project. I would like to
thank Coal & Allied for
their ongoing support of
the Aberdeen service”
said Manager Lee Watts
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Aberdeen/Rouchel Red Cross
Monday December 17th 10.30am,
this will be the Christmas meeting.
Aberdeen Sports & Recreation Club.
Aberdeen Women's Bowls
Thursday December 13th 10.30am
Aberdeen Sports & Recreation Club
1st Aberdeen Scouts Monthly Meeting
At the Aberdeen Scout Hall
Contact Larry Pitman on 6543 1518
Aberdeen Fishing Club
Meetings held at the Aberdeen Sports & Recreation Club.
Call Glen Logan on 0427 847 893 for more information.
Aberdeen Play Group
Meet at the Tennis Club @ Jefferson Park
10am to 12 noon, Tuesdays and Thursdays
Contact Jaclyn Geerin 0435620114
Muswellbrook Evening View Club
Tuesday December 4th
Executive Meeting 6pm followed by Committee Meeting 6.30pm
Hill Street Meeting Rooms
7pm Dinner @ Carmen’s (Secret Santa ) 6543 3921 for booking
or cancellations
Scone and District Cancer Support Group Meet
Every 4th Tuesday 12.30 – 3.00pm, Meet at Senior Citizens
Centre, Waverley St Scone. These meetings are short and
informal - All Welcome
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Toast Masters - meet the 1 , 3 & 5 Monday of the Month at
Muswellbrook Workers club commencing 6:45pm for 7:00pm
start. For further information contact Graham Turvey
0265433401
Upper Hunter Men’s Shed
Meets Thursdays- Rear of the Senior Citizens Centre Oxford
Road, Scone. 9:30am start. Contact John on
0407 224 558 You can leave at midday or stay for the optional
sausage sizzle and perhaps leave at 3pm
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Garlick’s Hardware
Muswellbrook
Garlick’s Hardware
75 Sydney Street
Muswellbrook
Phone 6543 2139
Also stock
Nursery supplies:
Pots, Plants etc
For your building
Supplies
Delivering to
Aberdeen
Monday – Friday
Open Monday to
Friday 8:00am to
5:00pm
Sat 8:00am to 1:00pm
Sun 9:00am to 12
T.A.K. TRAINING
For Your First Aid Training
You can contact us via phone or e-mail on numbers or address below.
Phone: 02 6543 8062, or Mobile: 0417 422 160
E-Mail on [email protected]
Cost is $110.00 per person for Apply First Aid
There is a pre-reading section and then face to face training.
Price include Manual, Work book, Triangular Bandage, a Roller Bandage
We can also conduct the following courses, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
(CPR),
Advance Apply First-Aid, Auto External Defibrillator (AED), and Provide
First Aid in Remote Situation and Administer Oxygen in an Emergency
Situation.
Price on request
Training can be conducted at your work place or an organized place.
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ABERDEEN PUBLIC SCHOOL
Remembrance Day
I would like to thank Ally D, Serena J, Jonathon Mc. and
Ryan L for attending the Aberdeen Remembrance Day
Service on Sunday and representing our school so well.
Thank you also to Mrs Kerrigan for joining our students
on this special occasion. It was great to see Drew W,
Chloe H and Kaydee T paying their respects on the day.
dressed and ready! We didn’t have lunch and dinner at our
accommodation we went out for them. We obviously
slept in our rooms and our beds were not that comfortable.
On the last day the tidiest room got a prize which was a
key chain of a piece of gold. When we left, the lady
congratulated us on how good our behaviour was!
By Phoebe D
Bowling
On the first night, Stage 3 went bowling, we played one
game. While the games were played we danced to such
songs as gangnam style, party rock anthem and many
more, one of our very good dancers was Ryan Lockhart.
The bowling alley had fluoro lights so all the white was
glowing blue. Curtis Irving had the highest score out of all
Stage 3 his score being 138!!!! (with bumpers)
By
Curtis I
Trivia Night for the Black Family
Congratulations to Jason & Alison Phelps, Shane &
Monique Lloyd and their team on the fantastic trivia night
they organised for the Black Family. Over $7,000 was
raised on the night. The generosity of our community is
amazing.
Stage 1 Excursion to Strathearn Village
Kindergarten, Year 1 & 2 will be performing at Strathearn
Retirement Village on the 12th December. Families are
welcome to attend and we would like each child to bring a
present for a resident.
CLASS KL
Kindergarten enjoyed a fun filled cooking day last Friday.
Thanks to the wonderful helpers, Kindergarten cooked
pikelets, kebabs, trifle and iced cookies. A huge thank
you once again to our parent helpers, who are welcome
to our classroom anytime.
Kindergartens vegetable garden is flourishing with all the
love and care it is receiving from the students. Thank you
goes to Mrs Grimshaw who bought us some new vegie
plants. We are busy rehearsing for our assembly item and
are still looking for a few items – Christmas hats,
kangaroo costume and small blow up pool.
THE STAGE 3 BATHURST EXCURSION
Accommodation
Stage 3’s accommodation at Bathurst was called ‘The
Gold Panner Motor Inn’. Some rooms were fairly small
and some rooms were fairly big. We got our breakfast
delivered to our rooms and when we got breakfast some
of us were still in bed but some were up and already
The Aberdeen Whisper December 2012
The Cattle Show
On the second day of the Stage 3 excursion, we travelled
to Heritage Park for the Cattle Show. One of the sheep
was vomiting up grass; it was so gross, but also pretty
funny! There were lots of sheep and cows and some kids –
adding myself – got to milk one and the udder was so
slimy and gross but so funny! There was also a mini pony
with a pink cowgirl hat on and a donkey with big, pink star
sunglasses on. There was also a cheeky goat that ran
around eating the other animal’s food! I loved the Cattle
Show; it was my favourite part of the Stage 3 excursion!
By Amy M
Goldfields
On the second day we went to the Bathurst Goldfields. We
did a lot of activities including putting up a tent, cooking
damper. We also got to go panning for gold. It was so fun
considering no one really knew what gold actually looked
like. But we mostly found alluvial gold. The guy talked a lot
but we were all interested in what he had to say. His wife,
Leslie, was also a very good cook. While we cooked our
damper in the fire she would tell us all about making
damper. Most of us liked it but some of us didn`t.
By Ryan L
DATES TO REMEMBER - DECEMBER:
Tues
11th
PRESENTATION DAY
Wed
12th
Strathearn Village – Stage 1
th
Thurs 13
Year 6 Farewell
Wed 19th
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR 2012.
JANUARY: Wednesday 30th Students return to School.
The staff & students at Aberdeen Public
School would like to wish you all a Very
Merry Christmas and a very Happy New
Year.
Thank you to all the people who came on our very early morning
shopping trip. We were all pleased to have a cuppa made by Les
in Cessnock, before picking up Ingrid from Shop & Save.
A big thank you to business who had flyers out and other
organisation who put notices in their newsletters to promote our
day and fundraising for the Aberdeen Centre, of course thank you
Les and Katie from Cowans who were wonderful at keeping our
manifest up to date. Liz
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Shop 1, Valley Fair, Aberdeen
Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 12noon
Come in and see our “Treasure”
The Staff at Aberdeen Treasures would like to
wish everyone in our wonderful community a
very merry Christmas and a wonderful New
Year.
We would also like to take this opportunity to
thank you all for your generous support and
donations throughout the year.
FOR SALE
MURRAY GREY BULLS
Paddock reared, 2 yo
Excellent temperaments
Free delivery local area
Paul & Lyn Richards
02 65 435191
Caitoria Style
McCully’s Gap Hall Assoc.
McCully’s Gap Hall
Family Dance
Come along for a great night, Fun for all ages
1st December 2012 starting 8pm
Dancers, please bring a plate for supper
Hunter Valley Memorials
Robert & Judie Hall
Office:
Lot 300 New England Hwy South Muswellbrook 2333
* Custom Designed Memorials * Lawn Cemetery Plaques
* Cleaning
* New Memorials
*Additional Lettering
* Stonework & Restoration
Only the Best Where Loved Ones Rest
Ph. 6541 2112 [email protected] Fax. 65425455
GARDEN RESCUE
Horticulturists creating beautiful gardens
Landscaping, Earth Moving, Trenching Sprinkler Systems,
Tree removal and Lopping, Stump Grinding, Hedging,
Mulching, Pruning, Plants, Fertilising, Weeding, Turf
laying, Garden Edging and Pebble Paths. General yard
clean up. Tip truck hire. Contact Vicki Straney on
Mobile 0419 481 686, Email; [email protected]
Or via our Website; http://www.gardenrescue.net.au/
“MUSIC IS US”
Renee Johnson, Hair Stylist
Tuesday – Wednesday – Thursday
Call Now for an Appointment
6541 5541
Top DJs available for Weddings
Also Special events
Good References— Reasonable rates
Shop 11 Central Arcade, Bridge Street Muswellbrook
Contact Doug or Charleen
Phone 6543 8289
Mobile 0429 000 053
Stacey Powell - Thursdays only, by
appointment
Livestock Transport Available
Farm welding repairs
Competitive prices
Paul & Lyn Richards
02 65 435191
OLD TIME FAMILY DANCE
With the RAY BOYS
@ABERDEEN SPORTS & RECREATION CLUB
Friday 14th December, 2012
8:00pm - Midnight
Bring & Share Supper Theme: Christmas
ABERDEEN FISHING CLUB
Aberdeen Lions Club
AGM plus Christmas Party
Saturday 12th January 2013
5pm start
To be held at the
Aberdeen Sports & Recreation Club
Meets the fourth Wednesday of each month
at the Aberdeen RSL, Moray Street.
6:30pm for 7:00pm dinner. Visitors welcome.
Enquiries to
Lions Bob & Judy Lanyon 6543 7021
or Lion David Murphy 6543 7919
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WE WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO
WISH EVERYONE A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY
NEW YEARMANAGEMENT AND STAFF OF ABERDEEN CELLARS
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