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8 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 25 October, 2017 Deaf and blind boy to end his life in Top Ryde City of Ryde’s oldest marketing icon - the deaf and blind boy sculpture - will be looking for a new home after sitting outside the Ryde Lantern Club Op Shop in Church Street Top Ryde more than three decades. The plaster cast boy has been faithfully collecting coins for the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children at North Rocks and has been an integral part of the Op Shop’s work to raise two and a half million to fund schools and other services. Stalwart volunteer Judy Harris said the deaf and blind boy has only left his post once, when he was stolen several years ago and returned by police. “The police never told us who stole him or where they found him and were were just thrilled he was returned to us,” Judy said. “In all the time he’s been here we’ve never found a name for him and we just refer to him as The Little Boy. “We look after him, bring him into the shop every night and put a blanket over him.” Judy and her husband Brian have served as volunteers at the shop during its three decades and will leave with fond memories when it closes its doors for the last time at 4pm on Tuesday December 12. “It has been an abso- lute pleasure volunteering at our little shop and we’ve thoroughly enjoyed meeting people and discovering the curiosities they bring into to us,” Brian Harris said. “We’ve also had regulars coming to the shop for all these years and while we’ll miss them we’re delighted to have raised so much money for deaf and blind children.” Judy and Brian have their own “special” reason for volunteering. “Our own son, who is now in his forties, is profoundly deaf,” Judy said. “It has given us an appreciation of the work the Institute does.” Now in her nineties, volunteer Margaret McGrail has been an integral part of the shop’s story. “I’ll miss the shop and of course our famous little boy, who I’ll miss too.” While the shop’s closure is sad news for Ryde, it is great news for bargain hunters who will enjoy huge discounts as the shop seeks to clear itself of stock. “We have stylish retro evening gowns that still have their tags on them, retro high heel shoes, loads of crockery, cutlery, games, puzzles, toys, sports bags, hand bags, luggage, photo frames, art, jugs, vintage bottles, hats, Christmas decorations and much, much more,” Judy said. Volunteer Margaret McGrail, Brian Harris and Judy Harris are pictured at the Ryde Lantern Club Op Shop with Ryde famous Little Boy. Hunters Hill local girl hosts tribute cruise HUNTERS Hill resident Kathy Labbozzetta is hosting a three-day Ladies Pink Ribbon Cruise to help beat breast and gynaecological cancers. Kathy told The Weekly Times she was motivated to hold this pink themed event because of her motherin-law who passed away from breast cancer. “When my husband was 18 years old, his mum passed away from breast cancer, “ Kathy said. “Unfortunately I never got to meet her, but I am hosting this event in her honour. “The three-day, two night cruise is with Celebrity Solstice and will involve a pink cocktail party where everyone is encouraged to wear pink, a group ner will receive an ocean-view cabin for the next Pink Ribbon cruise I’m hosting in March 2019. “There will be 120 ladies attending and our goal is to raise at least $5,000 for women’s cancers.” Money raised from Cancer Council’s Pink Ribbon helps fund worldclass research into women’s cancers, cancer prevention and advocacy programs, and support services to help at every part of their journey. Becky Dadswell, Community Relations Co-ordinator for Cancer Council NSW’s Northern Sydney region praised Kathy’s initiative. “In the Northern Sydney region alone, it is estimated that approximately 892 people will be diagnosed with breast or a gynaecological cancer in a single year. “The Cancer Council’s Pink Ribbon events are a fun way for girls to come together, whether it be a movie night, a pink breakfast, or a pamper session to help fund research into women’s cancers, cancer prevention and advocacy programs, and sup- by women’s cancers at every part of their journey.” This year, Cancer Council is encouraging people in northern Sydney to show their support for everyone affected by breast and gynaecological cancers by registering to host a Pink Ribbon Fundraiser at www.pinkribbon.co Readers of The Weekly Times can also donate to the Cancer Council Pink Ribbon this October. “Big or small, your donation will help beat breast and gynaecological cancers,” Becky said. 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Wednesday 25 October, 2017 THE WEEKLY TIMES 9 Fred Jabbour’s R & W hosts Gladesville Chamber Members meet new Hunters Hill & Ryde Councillors Fred Jabbour and his Richardson & Wrench Gladesville team hosted last week’s Gladesville Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours in the Sunset Lounge of Gladesville RSL Community Club. Chamber members had the opportunity to meet and welcome new members of Hunters Hill and Ryde Councils following the recent local government elections. Newly elected Councillors from Hunters Hill were Elizabeth Krasssoi Independent for North Ward and Ben Collins Liberal Party for North Ward Stacks of Books Staggering Quality !""#$%&"'%())%(*+$%(,% -.&+)./+0$%12/,+'$%1.)) !%7)4%"" 9'/22%I while lead candidate for the Liberals in Ryde Council’s East Ward Jordan Lane represented the new Ryde Council. Chamber president Ernie Zappia welcomed the new Councillors and invited them to address the gathering and answer questions from the Chamber members. Gladesville Chamber of Commerce meets on the third Tuesday monthly. Next meeting Tuesday November 21 at 6pm. Inquiries Secretary Maria Zappia 0401 158 307 or email: maria.zappia@mortgagechoice.com.au TWT on-the-spot PHOTO !"#$%&'('''%)!!*+(%,-./%01/%234%151/ +26%7%89"%:%+.3%&%89"% ;2
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