Congratulations Leslie Hyland

Leslie Hyland was the guest of honour last Saturday at a morning tea held at the Rainforest Inn at Paluma. Leslie was presented with a Certificate from Townsville City Council in acknowledgement of his short listing for the Senior of the Year Award 2020.

Councillor Margie Ryder and the State Member for Hinchinbrook Nick Dametto attended the event to present Leslie with his Certificate. Margie Ryder provided an account of Les’ vast achievements and contributions to the village of Paluma over the past 30 years. Many of Les’ Paluma friends and neighbours joined Margie and Nick in paying recognition to Les. Margie Ryder provided a delicious cake, expertly decorated (by herself!) in honour of the occasion.

Congratulations Les, this recognition is well deserved and we look forward to your next 20 years of dedicated service to our community!!!

Nick Dametto and Margie Ryder presenting Les Hyland with his certificate.
Margie Ryder and Les Hyland.
Les Hyland doing the honours in cutting his celebration cake.
Look at that cake. Nice decorating Margie!
Lynn and Les Hyland – their contribution to Paluma is the very definition of community spirit, dedication and generosity.

Text & Photos by Michele Bird