Two individuals and one organisation are the new additions to the Wambo Coal Singleton Hall of Fame after a special induction ceremony last night.
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Community stalwart Ruth Rogers, dedicated Aboriginal elder Uncle Warren Taggart and the Singleton Scouts were announced as the 2018 inductees. Their names will now be added to the pavers on the Hall of Fame outside Singleton Council’s Administration Building.
Run since 2009 in a partnership between Singleton Council and Peabody Wambo Coal, the Hall of Fame was established to recognise those people who were born in, or have a strong association with Singleton and who have attained prominence at a state, national or international level in their field of endeavour.
Chair of the Wambo Coal Singleton Hall of Fame Committee, Cr Godfrey Adamthwaite, said last night’s occasion was one of the most important events on the community calendar.
“The Wambo Coal Singleton Hall of Fame is a night for us all to come together to recognise the people in our local government area who have made long-standing contributions not only to our community, but to their fields of endeavour,” he said.
“All three of this year’s inductees are very worthy of this recognition, and will take their place on a prestigious list of individuals, families and organisations that now stand as an example to us all to strive for the highest levels of achievement in whatever field we choose.
“I congratulate those inductees and their families on the honour they have received. I also thank Peabody Wambo Coal for its ongoing support to recognise the outstanding people in our community and to see the Hall of Fame continue to grow.”
2018 Inductees
Ruth Rogers – Community Service
After arriving in Singleton more than 30 years ago, Ruth Rogers has been an important part of the community ever since. She was integral in establishing the Singleton Area Military Support Network for the Wives of Personnel, and now works with military veterans, in particular soldiers and their families dealing with post traumatic stress disorder. As a result, she was recognised with a Ministerial Commendation in 2017, delivered personally by the NSW Minister for Veterans Affairs. Ruth has served as a Singleton councillor, and is also dedicated to small business as a past president of the Singleton Business Chamber.
Warren Taggart – Community Service
Dedicated Aboriginal elder, Uncle Warren Taggart has worked tirelessly to both preserve and share the rich history and culture of the Wonnaruah people, including conducting regular tours of the culturally significant Baiame Cave. He a long-time member of the Singleton Aboriginal Advisory Committee and has been instrumental in the organisation of NAIDOC Week activities as well as regularly delivering Welcome to Country at various events throughout the local government area. Named the 2016 Elder of the Year (Male) at the Upper Hunter NAIDOC Awards, Warren is particularly passionate about educating children and authored a colouring book aimed at pre-schoolers, illustrated by his daughter Kerri-Ann.
Singleton Scouts – Community Service
The Singleton Scout Group was formed in 1917 and the troop flag originally donated by prominent Singleton family the Dangars. After celebrating its 100th anniversary since being officially registered on 20 June 2017, the group now has more than 80 members aged between six and 18 years who continue the tradition of meeting in the headquarters on Edward street. Scouting fosters the physical, intellectual, social and spiritual development of youth through the “Scouting Method” and the Singleton Scout Group has a significant involvement in community events including Clean up Australia Day activities, Broke Road Clean Up and assisting at the Singleton Show and Shine and the Milbrodale Classic. Singleton Scouts also boast three King Scouts (the highest rank in many Commonwealth countries when a King sits on the throne of England) and seven Queen Scouts (the highest youth award achievable in the scouting movement where Scouts operate under the patronage of Queen Elizabeth II).