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the OCTOBERBush 2020 EDITION Tele edition 48 page GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF THE FINALISTS in the 2020 HORNSBY KU-RING-GAI LOCAL BUSINESS AWARDS For more information visit www.thebusinessawards.com.au Finalists’ Feature from page 25 Lorem ipsum BELLE PROPERTY HORNSBY TEAM NOW IS THE TIME TO PREPARE SELL IN SPRING AND RELAX IN SUMMER! Preparation is key to showcasing your home and now is the time to get in touch with us! At Belle Property Hornsby we have a team approach to helping you prepare your home for sale, with marketing campaigns that have a personal touch. Don’t miss the opportunity to list and sell this Spring! Call to arrange a complimentary market appraisal of your home. Belle Property Hornsby | 9482 5072 1 Coronation Street, Hornsby belleproperty.com/hornsby 2 The BUSH TELE WHEELS FOR RYAN “Thank you so much for taking the time to learn about Wheels for Ryan” HORNSBY LIONS SUPPORT WHEELS FOR RYAN Hornsby Lions is proud to have been given the opportunity to help 10 year old Ryan Kim who has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Ryan’s Story “Ten year old Ryan Kim (pictured right) was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy at age four. Before then, he was just like any normal, happy and active toddler. Life changed when the local preschool noticed that Ryan had trouble walking and could not use the stairs very well. Lots of tests later, the Kim family had to start dealing with the fact that Ryan’s life expectancy would be greatly limited. Ryan is a beautiful soul and a fighter. He has learning difficulties due to his condition but he has never given up on his love for school. In Year 3, Ryan’s physical condition worsened and doctors realised it was time he needed an electric wheelchair. Now in Year 4, Ryan drives his electric ‘wheelie’ around the school, always with a smile on his face. There was great excitement when Ryan received his ‘P’ plates earlier this year! Hornsby Lion Ted Henebery said, “The Lions Club is supporting this project with $8000 raised to date.” Ted is inviting corporate donations to contact him direct on mobile 0414 806 840 and e: [email protected] Story: Ted Henebery Hornsby Council advises: KMC PREPARES FOR LOOMING BE PREPARED FOR EMERGENCIES BUSHFIRE SEASON ESPECIALLY IN BUSHFIRE Residents of Ku-ring-gai Council are being invited to join in a series of SEASON online workshops to help get their “If there’s one thing 2020 has taught us so far, it’s to expect the homes ready for dangerous summer unexpected” Hornsby Shire Mayor Philip Ruddock conditions. The community can take part in: Hornsby Shire Council is urging residents to make sure their emergency plans are up to date, as part of the Red Cross’ Emergency * a bushfire retrofit presentation with Preparedness Week. architect Nigel Bell, Bushfires are high on the list in the Bushland Shire, but people also need * a bushfire home assessment to be ready for other emergencies such as flooding, extreme heat, storms screened LIVE from a local home and COVID-19 outbreaks. * a 3D bushfire simulation workshop Mayor Ruddock warns, “It’s particularly important to be ready for the with the RFS All three events are being delivered by coming bushfire season, which could be even worse than last year’s Ku-ring-gai Council’s Climate program, which builds local preparedness for with much of the fuel still there in our expansive bushland.” Wise Communities extreme weather events through an innovative website at www. BE PREPARED! climatewisecommunities.com.au Research has clearly shown that people have a far greater chance of The website generates personalised reports to help residents create survival if they are properly prepared. bushfire survival plans and assess how prepared their properties are for “There are all kinds of steps that can be taken, including very simple bushfires. actions such as cleaning out your gutters and preparing a plan for if an The program also uses the innovative Simtable, which shows residents a event occurs, said Mayor Ruddock.” 3D simulation of how a fire would start and behave in their neighbourhood. Visit rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare to find out more about how you As part of its 2020 bushfire readiness program, the Council is offering local can prepare for bushfires. residents bushfire retrofit rebates, which can be claimed for any eligible Visit getprepared.app.link/Hornsby_Council to download the retrofit changes made to a home that strengthens it against bushfire. Red Cross Get Prepared app, which will help you access information All three online events are on in September and October; to find out more and tools to complete an emergency plan. and to book in visit climatewisecommunities.com.au/workshops UNLIMITED Mathnasium Makes Maths Fun. MATHS TUTORING Discover why kids and parents LOVE Mathnasium. LESSONS FOR ONE Our K-10 maths-only learning centres will give your LOW COST! ENROL BEFORE child the confidence to succeed. SEPTEMBER 30 TO CLAIM THIS Book in your child’s RISK FREE student assessment. OFFER. Limited places remain. 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