The Weekly Times - 28th March, 2018

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18 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 28 March, 2018 Rhinos league teams cheer as grant kicks off floodlights hinos unior ru leaue teas will train under new oodlihts thans to a rant ro ane oe nthon oerts and support ro de astwood Leagues Club. Mr Roberts was at the Rhinos college football ground - Frank Street Oval - on Monday to present a Community Building Partnership grant of $30,000 as pat of te oolit project. “I played football on this sae fiel eas ao an ’ delighted to give this grant,” he said. oe ipotantl ’ elighted to support the community partnership that supports the team. t eans tat paents on’t have to go out on sausage sizzles to raise this money and this is what the partnership grant is all about.. keeping communities together.” Rhinos Vice President Brad Wilson thanked Mr Roberts for the grant which he said will enable teas to tain ne oolights. “We have 250 players who will be able to train here at night and raising this further $30,000 ol ave been ve ilt for us,” he said. “I especially acknowledge the support we have from the Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club and from other strong supporters in our community. “We hope to have the lights switched on later next month.” PICTURED Lane Cove MP Anthony Roberts is cheered by young Rhinos juniors alongside Holy Cross President Ryhs Provan, Vice President Brad Wilson and City Of Ryde Clr Trenton Brown on Monday. TWT on-the-spot PHOTO SCOUTS & GUIDES OUT & ABOUT IN TWT TERRITORY R einv igo rating S co uting in th e H unters H il l d istrict st unters ill cout roup recentl inested e new oes and two new u eader rainees as well as presentin erticates o dult eadership to new oe eaders ath ard and ii erel durin the reularl scheduled oe o eetin in the cout all in urham Street, Hunters Hill. On this special occasion, the Group welcomed their new Joeys and Leaders after a 10- year hiatus in Joeys, and Cubs in recess for the last couple of years. e five ne oe Scouts invested by 1st Hunters Hill Scout Group were Vincent, Cooper, Henry, Charlie and Nathan. KEN MORROW SMASH REPAIRS Established 1978 Quality Work Guaranteed All Fleet & Insurance Work Paintless Baking Oven Dent • Auto Repairs Robot Ph: 9807 6487 42 Buffalo Road Gladesville THE WEEKLY TIMES AUTO DIRECTORY AUTO SERVICES THE GOOD FUEL INN Cnr Cox’s & Badajoz Roads, North Ryde 9888 5198 BRAKE & CLUTCH SERVICES NORTH RYDE BRAKE & CLUTCH SERVICES Cnr Cox’s & Badajoz Roads, North Ryde 9888 5198 This is an exciting time for the scout group as they reinvigorate scouting in Hunters Hill. PICTURED back row l to r 1st Hunters Hill Joey Leader Gigi Merel, Moocooboola District Joey Leader Beth Mitchell, 1st Hunters Hill Cub Leaderin-training Caroline Lloyd, 1st Hunters Hill Scout Leader and Leader-in- Charge Tony Atkinson, 1st Hunters Hill Cub Leader-in-training Nicola Riches, Turumburra District Joey Leader Jim Baldwin, 1st Hunters Hill Joey Leader Kathy Ward, District Commissioner Peter Nevin; front newly invested 1st Hunters Hill Joey Scouts Vincent, Cooper, Henry, Charlie and Nathan. SMASH REPAIRS WEST RYDE SMASH REPAIRS 932 Victoria Road, West Ryde 9808 3033 To advertise please phone Narelle: 9807 6666 FOR INCLUSION RING 9807 6666 New FIFA accredited pitch to open next week F FF accredited snthetic tur ootall pitch in the it o de will e uilt next wee The all weather synteti tf fiel at istie Park will be the home ground of the Gladesville Hornsby Football Association and clubs that include Ryde Magic, the Gladesville Ravens and North West Sydney Koalas. Mark Lockie from the Gladesville Hornsby Football Association said is teas an’t ait to n ot onto te ne fiel “We actually have 15 teams waiting to play on this outstanding new pitch, which gives us an opportunity to schedule more community teams more often because this is an all weather pitch,” he said. “We thank the City Of Ryde and Clr Roy Maggio for this new pitch and we hope to see many outstanding games and many outstanding individual performances here.” Councillor Maggio described the new pitch as a dream come true. “I have been pushin fo tis ne fiel fo years and it is one of the The new FIFA accredited football pitch at Christie Park is inspected this week by Gladesville Hornsby Football Association members Nikki Riddle, Mark Lockie and Jo Ryan with Clr Roy Maggio and background the City of Ryde team of Je Kerr, Geo Frost, ndrew Ford, Richie Griffiths, tephen lderton and imon James. TWT on-the-spot PHOTO very few FIFA accredited pitches in Australia and something the City Of Ryde can be proud of.” e it of e’s anager of Parks, Simon James, said he was proud of is tea’s pefoane to deliver the new pitch in time for the winter football season. “We now only two weeks away from the opening and the weather is our biggest challenge now as we complete the said. “The in June project and it is started one our team a very proud of, es- FIFA accredited.”
Wednesday 28 March, 2018 THE WEEKLY TIMES 19 Royal honours for Ryde Champion ROYAL Agricultural Society of NSW will award Ryde local Kathy Koutsoukis (pictured) with an esteemed Champion of the RAS honour at this year’s Sydney Royal Easter Show. HOMEMAKERS Each year the RAS acknowledges and celebrates individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the Sydney Royal Competitions and the industries they represent. All 15 recipients will Grab an EastEr spEcial this WEEkEnd be celebrated at a private function this Friday March 30 with RAS dignitaries and industry representatives joining to commend their achievements and many years of service to their industry. Ms Koutsoukis’ passion for horticulture began at a young age when her neighbour introduced her to orchids. After becoming president of the Orchid Society of NSW, she dedicated time to raisin te pofile an al- SAVE 45% ON ity of the orchid display and Orchid Show Bench Judging. “Probably my favourite o eo is te fist time my husband and I won the Orchid Society of NSW medal for Best Orchid Exhibitor at the Show in 2009,” Mrs Koutsoukis said. “I love the people and atmosphere at the Show, it’s the beauty of showin o o obb an interacting with all the people who come to view the orchid display and judging. “I recently become a Royal Horticulture Judge and now enjoy being invited to judge and steward at the Show, as well as being an exhibitor.” President of the RAS, Robert Ryan, says Mrs Koutsoukis epitomises everything the Show is about: Australia’s biggest celebration of our country’s people, practices and produce. “The Sydney Royal Competitions are the cornerstone of the Show and showcase the skill, energy, passion and produce from across rural NSW and beyond,” Mr Ryan said. “The Champions of the RAS go beyond winning ribbons and trophies. Many have been a part of the Show community fo a sinifiant pat of their lives. “The Show would not be the world class event it is today without the dedication and tireless commitment from our exhibitors who are represented by the 2018 crop of Champions. it so an ieent components to the Show, the award recognises those who aren’t necessarily in the spotlight.” This year 32,000 entrants will compete across 42 competition areas and over 5,500 competition classes, from livestock and domestic animals, to arts and crafts, and woodchopping. Epping Arts Fair success i oore claied rst prie at this ears Epping Arts Fair staged last week at Epping Boys High School. Pictured is Betty Ockerlander, one of the Fair sponsors from McGrath Epping with Beecroft resident Belinda Jones who purchased Livvy’s winning painting and Epping Boys High principal Timothy O’Brien. Second prize winner was Ashley Zhurawel with Kathryn Smoker receiving Highly Commended. Winner of this year’s People’s Choice Award is Jumae Jane Kim of Mosman Bay. Major sponsors of the Arts Fair were Rotary Club of Epping, Betty Ockerlander from McGrath Epping, The Weekly Times, Eckerley’s Art & Craft and Art Scene. Funds raised from the Arts Fair will be used to upgrade the Epping Boys High School hall which will also be available for community performances. TWT on-the-spot PHO- TO. NEW LEATHER RANGE CHAIR IN STORE SALE $190 $295 $180 78 Parramatta Road, Stanmore NSW 2048 Ph: 02 9557 7770 334 Victoria Road, Gladesville NSW 2111 Ph: 02 9817 6999 OPEN 7 DAYS www.wildwooddesigns.com.au M: 0405 306 640 Organised Interiors Stylish Exteriors THIS WEEK END ONLY SEALY POSTURE PREMIER FROM Single Mattress King Single Mattress $374 $449 Double Mattress $518 Queen Mattress SHOWROOM: 16b Leeds St, Rhodes (Parking Available) TEL: (02) 9743 3922 www. dialabed.net.au King Mattress $576 $723 Easter Opening Hours: Closed Friday | Saturday 9-5pm | Closed Sunday Monday 10-4pm | Normal opening hours from Tuesday QUALITY BUILT-IN WARDROBES SUCCESS THROUGH INNOVATION • Hinged Or Sliding Doors • Mirror, Timber, Painted Or Lacquer Finish • Wide Range To Choose From • Guaranteed Quality LEICHHARDT SHOWROOM OPEN 7 DAYS CALL US NOW FOR A FREE QUOTE LEICHHARDT 9518 0180 479 Parramatta Road CHATSWOOD 9415 2133 Shop1 71-73 Archer Street KINGS PARK 9622 9777 5 Turbo Road OPEN 7 DAYS DUAL TRACKS -SAFE GLIDE- ANTI-JUMP SYSTEM SAFER CLEANER QUIETER www.academicwardrobes.com ACN: 002 815 426 ABN: 73 259 273 933 GOLD LIC. NUMBER: R89001
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