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FIRE LIGHTS UP ROSE BAY COMMUNITY SPIRIT When Rose Bay’s popular Art Shop was recently destroyed by fire, locals quickly rallied around to offer support.
Run by well-known, active community members, Hymie and Marilyn Hurwitz for 22 years, who are renowned for their product expertise, the shop provided art supplies, craft packs and materials, as well as offered art classes for adults and children. It’s believed that heavy rain led to an electrical fault that caused the fire. Many surrounding shop owners came forward to help. “The Rose Bay community is a small and special group of shop owners – where customers become friends. We were all devastated witnessing the fire, and knowing the huge ramifications that would follow for Hymie and Marilyn,” said Kelly Foster, owner of By.Kim [part of the community for 23 years]. “They are the glue which holds Rose Bay together, and the community responded in various ways, showing their support for this well-loved couple and shop.” By.Kim is a 'go-to' Lifestyle, Gift and Homeware store. A beautifully curated, artistic and welcoming space, it was one
of the first local stores to offer support to the Art Shop following the fire. Manager of neighbouring business Fantastic Framing, Bryan Mongui, felt similarly, observing: “The community here is very welcoming to all of us – so we feel at home here. We support the community. If it happened to us, we know the response would be exactly the same.” Fantastic Framing’s Rose Bay shop was established three years ago; the company has four other shops in Sydney as well as stores in Brisbane and Melbourne. “We have people coming from Bondi, Vaucluse, Dover Heights and many people go by with their dogs, walking them around and to the beach nearby,” Bryan said.
"What does he like about this community? People here are quite chilled. They are good customers; they know a lot about art and they like the premium frames. We enjoy working here with this community as well as this company.” Harry, Manager at Jezve Gozleme, the Turkish street food shop around the corner in Dover Road, told Eastern Suburbs Life: “I was here on the day of the fire; it was very sad and tragic that a small business went up in flames. The owners are lovely people who
add value to the community – I hope to see them open back up, real soon.” Hymie and Marilyn responded: “A big shout out to the wonderful community of Rose Bay and adjoining eastern suburbs. Everyone has been so generous, caring, loving and thoughtful. "We are truly blessed to be part of this special community and wish to thank everyone for their encouragement, good wishes, and very generous donations. We will be back soon!” Paula Towers
Collins Arcade, Rose Bay
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