Silver and Gold Magazine Winter 2015 | Page 8

silvergoldmagazine.ca Inspiring Our Community as we travel “Aswemuch love our Canada! ” COMMUNITY – Heather Rath Heather Rath worked as a reporter, then editor of a weekly newspaper before becoming head of communications for a multi-national company. Today, she dedicates her time to traveling and writing alongside her husband. “After spending a hot fall season in the Yucatan Peninsula, we flew home for Christmas with the family. Imagine our delight the morning after our return when we awoke to a soft beautiful blanket of snow!” Heather’s writing has been widely published, and she has received various coveted awards for it. But for Heather, there’s no place like home. She has been living in Burlington for over 10 years. For a peek at her famous award-winning writings visit her blog: www.heatherrath.net. your fears, never give up and “ Face create meaning for your own life. ” – Gary Santucci Musician Gary Santucci and arts activist Barbara Milne created the Pearl Company – an arts and performance facility in the heart of downtown Hamilton. For the past years, the Pearl Company launched a number of arts initiatives including the ARTBus, the Opus Mundi festival, as well as numerous art openings, festivals and workshops. Alongisde Barbara, they received the City of Hamilton Arts Award for Lifetime Achievement, in 2008. Gary has also been the recipient of the City of Hamilton Arts Award for Music, while in 2013 the Pearl Company was named Hamilton’s “Music Award Theatre of the Year”. Today, Gary continues to better the community by refurbishing homes to provide affordable housing. [Continue reading about Gary on our website] Photo: Joanna St Jacques has the energy and determination “ If toa woman... do her work well, this will be recognized. ” – Betty Anne Millar In October 1968, Betty Anne Millar started as Secretary of Burlington Mall, was then promoted to Assistant General Manager and very quickly rose to become General Manager of the Mall in 1