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2002 United Way of Oakville Campaign OUR GOAL $3.3 m illion United Way For more info: 845-5571 Phone: 905-845-3824 (ext. 5559) Fax: 905-337-5567 e-mail: rjerred@haltonsearch.com \ \ l ! >Nl SI ).\Y . V )\ I M l U K 12( > J( x > _ ! · I \ )<> <` I * .1 (> ttTs n e By Liz Campbell W r S h i p A m i A n y w h < `i v. I24K/H4IL Bvst I 'lU . Ml < .ill l o w II l o i V lliln s s V o im \ M lll S in lv Mail Box Rental S ill'l l S riM n 2 il<< \ l i i l < h t i If l \ i r t f I r c c c ii'iiii*/fo run irflin \z 233 (tons Ave. . i, v `MIS-.l.V'~ w" Volunteers honoured for going Above and Beyond Recipients recognizedfor commitment to the arts secured the choir as a leader in operations, fundraising and board governance.' Barbra Mitchell was nomi he Oakville Arts nated by Oakville Galleries Council's Above and where she has been actively Beyond Awards were pre involved since 1998, first work sented to eight local supporters ing in and finally managing the at its annual meeting last week. Gallery Shop. Her nomination Each winner was presented said: `Barbra's continuing with a silver pin designed and involvement demonstrates a true hand-crafted by Lucy Erskine, a understanding of the importance local jeweller. This year marks of volunteerism, as well as a the 10th anniversary of these commitment to contemporary awards which recognize local art and to Oakville's cultural life volunteers who contribute to the and community.' arts in the community. Bryan Palfreyman was Helen Barnes was nominat nominated by FanFare ed by the Oakville Handweavers Theatrical Productions as the & Spinners Guild for her work "Steady As She Goes" Captain organizing and managing the of Oakville's professional musi Festival for Fibre Arts 2002. cal theatre company. He has The guild's nomination stated: chaired its board, and been in Barrie Erskine · Oakx ille Beaver `we found Helen extremely the centre of fundraising and helpful and a pleasure to work The Oakville Arts Council's Above and Beyond Awards were presented to eight local supporters theatrical activities, even provid at its annual meeting last week. Each winner received a silver pin designed and hand-crafted by with. Helen's energy, organiza ing his home as the wardrobe tion and dedication made us all Lucy Erskine, a local jeweller. This is the 10th anniversary for these awards which recognize local department when needed. His proud.' Barnes is also a tireless volunteers who contribute to the arts in the community The recipients are, from left, Bryan nomination read: `Brian has Palfreyman, Kim Buitenhuis, Lucy Erskine, Rena Sava, Helen Barnes, Barbra Mitchell and board member for the Oakville selflessly given his talents, time Arts Council. Katherine Bocking. Absent are Jim T\irnbull and Marian Petelycky. Each volunteer was honoured and leadership to FanFare.' Katherine Bocking was for their work, enthusiasm and dedication to the arts. Marian Petelycky was nom inated by the RBC Festival of Classics whose performance of Macbeth in Coronation Park this past summer was enjoyed by many Oakville residents. Petelycky has worked as a vol unteer with the festival since its inaugural season in 1996, and this past year coordi nated volunteer shifts as well. The Festival of Classics said: `We believe M arian's volunteer contri bution to be exemplary.... (we) would like to recognize Marion for her devotion and expertise." Rena Sava was nominated by the Oakville Arts Council for her involvement with the ArtWorks pro There are things you can do w ithout, but hydro isn't Short-term relief is not enough. So our action plan gram. A practic ing artist herself, one o f them. So we are introducing new legislation also has longer-term p ro visio n s designed to keep she has been responsible for to get rates down. bills dow n in the future. the fact that the work of many local artists now hangs in public spaces like Glen Abbey Library and the Oakville Municipal Ontario's electricity supply has played a key role in our · Effective December 1, 2002, the price of power Building. For 11 years, ArtWorks enduring economic success. And to ensure it continues would be lowered to 4.3 cents per kilowatt hour has provided an opportunity for to do so, here are some of the longer-term measures the rate that existed prior to May 1. young artists to have a chance to that would stimulate new supply as well as help the · This rate would be frozen until at least 2006. show their work in public-and Sava has added environment: · The 4.3 cent price would be retroactive to May 1, many new sites to the program. Said · Ensure an increased supply of electricity from 2002, with the difference between what you paid since hemomination: `Because of Rena, Niagara Falls by proceeding with the expansion of the May 1 and what you would have paid at a frozen price many of our com munity buildings Sir Adam Beck Generating Station. of 4.3 cents/kWh refunded to you. are much more pleasant places to · Comprehensive tax incentives given to help create · Even consumers who signed fixed contracts for higher be.' Jim Turnbull more electricity from cleaner, alternative and renewable prices' would pay just 4.3 cents. was nominated by the Oakville energy sources. · Consumers would benefit from the price of delivery Entertainers. Although now in being capped at current levels. his 80s, he contin ues to be a stead fast member of the group, hard working and dedi cated. His strong voice continues to You should be able to count on stable and reasonable hydro bills. O u r action plan ensures it for the present and the future. be integral to their music and he's From now on, the only reason your hydro bill would increase is if you use more power. And that's precisely how it should be. For more willing to pitch in wherever needed. information or to receive the full details o f our action plan, visit us online at www.energy.gov.on.ca or call 1-888-668-4636. His nomination read: `Jim 's loyal ty, diligence and heart make him a worthy recipient of the Above and Beyond Award.' For related story, see page SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER T nominated by the Oakville Arts Society for her enthusiasm and generous donation of time and energy to the work of the socie ty. the nomination read: `Katherine's enthusiasm added a positive dimension to rather mundane tasks. Katherine's smile, her encouragement and her vitality produced Above and Beyond results.' "I'm a non-artist but I love art," Bocking commented upon receiving the award. "It's a delight to be surrounded by it when I'm at the Art Society." Kim Buitenhuis was nomi nated by the Oakville Children's Choir where she has been a vol unteer since its founding in 1993. She has worked in virtual ly every capacity from chaper one to member of the board of directors. Most recently she was successful in securing a threeyear Trillium Foundation Grant to allow the choir to establish an office. Her nomination stated: `The time, expertise and talents that Kim lends to the choir have Two things we're doing to lower your hydro bill. We're bringing it down now: 1 We're going to keep it down: 2 Lower fixed rates and refunds Stimulate new electricity supply Ontario B ll.