THORNLIE ROTARIANS ASSIST KANYANA WILDLIFE REHABILITATION GROUP   On Saturday 5 December, members of the Thornlie Rotary Club attended the Kanyana Wildlife Rehabilitation group’s new headquarters at Bickley and handed over the keys to a renovated cottage to be used for visitor accommodation by Kanyana.   Thornlie Rotary President Mike Raspa and Kanyana Chair, June Butcher in the refurbished premises.   The Thornlie Rotarians had spent about twelve months carrying out extensive renovations and repairs to the old cottage which forms part of the new base for the Kanyana group at the old Paxwold Guides facility in the Bickley valley.   For over 25 years Kanyana has been providing advice, hands on specialised care and expertise to ensure sick, injured and orphaned animals are given a second chance.   Project Manager, Ray Smith presents the keys to Kanyana Chairperson, June Butcher on behalf of Thornlie Rotary.   In handing over the keys to the refurbished premises, Thornlie Rotary President, Mike Raspa congratulated Kanyana on the wonderful work undertaken by volunteers in caring for our animals. Mr Raspa said that it was a pleasure for one volunteer organisation, in Rotary, to be able to assist another volunteer group with such a great community project.   The refurbished cottage will be used by local, interstate and overseas veterinary volunteers helping at the centre’s hospital and care facilities.   The total cost of the project was estimated at $15,000 and involved several hundred man hours of voluntary labour by the Club.   Mr Raspa said that the Thornlie Rotary Club was always interested in worthwhile community projects within the local area and would continue to seek partnerships with local organisations and individuals.