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Olympics newsFollow us on Twitter @HertsmereBCFlaminggloryAs momentum to the London 2012Olympics builds, we showcase some ofthe local people who have thehonour of being torchbearers.Talya Jacobson, aged 17from Elstree suffers fromcerebral palsy, which makesit difficult for her to walk,manage her food, to getdressed and see very well.She says: “Lots of peoplehelp me every day and I amvery grateful. To say thank youI decided to do a sponsored bikeride on my trike a few years ago. I lovedit and since then I have done lots of ridesand even two triathlons with my mum ona tandem.“I have also swum the distance of theEnglish Channel and raised money tohelp other children like me. One of thecharities I have raised money for, andwhere my mum works, is called Kisharon.My mum nominated me to carry theOlympic flame. I am very excited andfeel very, very proud and happy.”Talya’s impressive efforts anddetermination have helped to raise moreHottest ticketsin townSixty people will be attendingthe Olympic and ParalympicGames thanks to the council whomanaged to secure tickets to anumber of events.The tickets have been given to anumber of volunteers, community andyouth groups who have contributedto their areas in a significant andpositive way.Dr Donald Graham, Chief Executive,said: “The tickets have been given asa small thank you to a number ofpeople in the community who haveworked hard to make a difference.”Show your supportYou can visitwww.kisharon.org.ukor www.nickissmile.comor follow @nickissmileon Twitter14 Summer 2012 Hertsmere News www.hertsmere.gov.ukthan £60,000 for the different charitieswhich have supported her and her family.She will be carrying the torch throughHatfield on 8 July.Michael Ceres, 43, from Radlett,will also be carrying the flame throughWelwyn Garden City on the same day.He too is an inspiring fundraiser, havingorganised two Paris to London bike rides,raising £140,000 for research into Crohnsdisease, which he suffers from.Daniel Blake, 35, from Bushey wasnominated, following the death inNovember 2010 of his wife Nicki, tocancer, aged just 33. He will be carryingthe flame through Croydon on 23 July.“His strength has been incredible tobehold,” wrote his mum, who nominatedhim. “When his wife became ill heshouldered his responsibilitiesunwaveringly, caring for her withunending love and devotion and was byher side every single step of the way.“He has now adopted such a role withhis son and has given up his career in thecity to ensure he provides a loving andstable home. And through all of this hehas never once complained about hislonely and difficult situation.”Daniel set up a charity in memory ofNicki aimed at raising money towards‘My son Joshua will bethere and I hope hecan pass the OlympicTorch down throughthe generations’Above: Talya Jacobson, with her mum Bev onthe tandem ride. Below: Daniel, with his wifeNicki and son Joshuaensuring earlier diagnosis of pancreaticdisease. He said: “It means the world tome to be a torchbearer. The sole reasonI have been chosen is because of Nicki’spassing and how I am treasuring hermemory through my charitable efforts.This is the ideal opportunity to pay tributeto Nicki in the most incredible way.“My son Joshua, who is four, will be thereand I hope he can pass the OlympicTorch down through the generations andexplain the significance behind it. TheOlympic Torch experience will be with mefor the rest of my life. I will be carryingNicki with me on that day.”Are you involved in the Olympics?Get in touch with your story – corporate.communications@hertsmere.gov.uk
Hertsmere Borough Council Working with you, for youYour councillorsMeet yourcouncillorsYou can contact your ward councillors at any reasonable time.Hertsmere has a Conservative majority, with 34 Conservative andfive Labour councillors. Your councillors are listed in alphabeticalorder by ward. If you don’t know which ward you live in, visitwww.hertsmere.gov.uk/findmycllr or call 020 8207 7558.KeyAldenham EastAldenham WestBorehamwood Brookmeadow(Con) =Conservative(Lab) =LabourCharlesGoldstein (Con)cllr.charles.goldstein@hertsmere.gov.uk01992 652222John Graham(Con)cllr.john.graham@hertsmere.gov.uk07976 360961CarolineClapper (Con)cllr.caroline.clapper@hertsmere.gov.uk07818 427745Daniel Griffin(Con) – DeputyMayorcllr.dan.griffin@hertsmere.gov.uk01923 856121Dr Harvey Cohen(Con)cllr.harvey.cohen@hertsmere.gov.uk07974 910215Sam Dobin(Con)cllr.sam.dobin@hertsmere.gov.uk07737 219318Susan Maughan(Lab)cllr.susan.maughan@hertsmere.gov.uk020 8386 3274Borehamwood Cowley HillBorehamwood HillsideBorehamwood KenilworthErnie Butler(Lab)cllr.ernie.butler@hertsmere.gov.uk020 8207 4844Ann Harrison(Lab) – GroupLeadercllr.ann.harrison@hertsmere.gov.uk01707 657379Di Hoeksma(Lab)cllr.di.hoeksma@hertsmere.gov.uk020 8950 4398Hannah David(Con)cllr.hannah.david@hertsmere.gov.uk07870 593644Jean Heywood(Con)cllr.jean.heywood@hertsmere.gov.uk07906 218864Sandra Parnell(Con)cllr.sandra.parnell@hertsmere.gov.uk020 8953 0832Richard Butler(Lab)cllr.richard.butler@hertsmere.gov.uk07706 079439Pat Strack(Con) – Mayorcllr.pat.strack@hertsmere.gov.uk020 8386 3151Bushey HeathBushey NorthBushey ParkBrenda Batten(Con)cllr.brenda.batten@hertsmere.gov.ukPaul Morris(Con)cllr.paul.morris@hertsmere.gov.ukSeamus Quilty(Con)cllr.seamus.quilty@hertsmere.gov.ukSteve O’Brien(Con)cllr.steve.obrien@hertsmere.gov.ukJane West(Con)cllr.jane.west@hertsmere.gov.ukLeslie Winters(Con)cllr.leslie.winters@hertsmere.gov.ukDavid Collins(Con)cllr.david.collins@hertsmere.gov.ukLinda Silver(Con)cllr.linda.silver@hertsmere.gov.uk020 8950 189207813 91888101923 24648501923 80273601923 44995007931 85828007855 444042020 8950 9251Bushey St JamesElstreePotters Bar FurzefieldPervezChoudhury (Con)cllr.pervez.choudhury@hertsmere.gov.uk07719 788185Carey Keates(Con)cllr.carey.keates@hertsmere.gov.uk020 8387 3163Denise Kieran(Con)cllr.denise.kieran@hertsmere.gov.uk07717 504101Morris Bright(Con) – Leaderof the Councilleader@hertsmere.gov.uk020 8207 7570DerrickGunasekera (Con)cllr.derrick.gunasekera@hertsmere.gov.uk020 8953 5400Peter Knell(Con)cllr.peter.knell@hertsmere.gov.uk07802 631984Brian Legate(Con)cllr.brian.legate@hertsmere.gov.uk01707 654216Martin Worster(Con)cllr.martin.worster@hertsmere.gov.uk01707 662688Potters Bar Oakmere Potters Bar Parkfield ShenleyRobert Calcutt(Con)cllr.bob.calcutt@hertsmere.gov.uk01707 655019James Ricks(Con)cllr.james.ricks@hertsmere.gov.uk07794 479062Penny Swallow(Con)cllr.penny.swallow@hertsmere.gov.uk020 8207 3365John Donne(Con)cllr.john.donne@hertsmere.gov.uk01707 658063Paul Hodgson-Jones (Con)cllr.paul.hodgson-jones@hertsmere.gov.uk01707 660852Sarah Hodgson-Jones (Con)cllr.sarah.hodgson-jones@hertsmere.gov.uk01707 660852RosemaryGilligan (Con)cllr.rosemary.gilligan@hertsmere.gov.uk01923 857402Peter Wayne(Con)cllr.peter.wayne@hertsmere.gov.uk01923 857955www.hertsmere.gov.uk Hertsmere News Summer 2012 15
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