s E N I 0 R s Senior oftheYear Time isrunning outfor award nominations Nelson residents have until of "Mart Kenney and His Western September 8 to nominate a senior Gentlemen" band which has citizen who they consider merits delighted lovers of jazz and the the 1993 British Columbia Senior big band sound since the 1930's. of the Year Award. But it was his extensive commu- The winner will receive a nity service, including his involve- $10,000 tax-free grant from co- ment with the Lions Society for sponsor Hongkong Bank of Children with Disabilities and the Canada, as well as the Brock Corrections Service of Canada, House Society Medal from the which resulted in his being named award's founder and other co- 1992 B.C. Senior of the Year. sponsor, Vancouver-based Brock This year's winning nominee House Society. will be announced on October 6 "The purpose of this award," and honoured at a special presen- said Marian Pocock, president of tation dinner held in Vancouver Brock House Society, "is to create on November 4. greater public awareness of the "The senior members of our important contributions senior cit- communities are a valuable re- izens make to our society, to rec- source and deserve recognition ognize their accomplishments and for their contributions to society." record them in the history of our said Maurice Morton, executive province." Each nominee's ac- vice-president, Hongkong Bank of complishments are permanently Canada. 'We encourage all British recorded in Brock House Columbians to recognize and Society's archives. nominate a deserving senior in Willing volunteers Herman Woelders, Mary Low and Betty Woelders from Riondel doing a shift at the Past award recipients have their community." Chamber of Commerce information booth in Crawford Bay. come from a variety of back- Submissions must be received grounds. Their common thread is no later than the September 8 that they must be a Canadian citi- zen aged 65 or older, a resident of British Columbia, and in the judgement of a seven-member deadJine. For further information or a nomination form, please con- tact B.C. Senior Award, c/o Brock House Society, 3875 Point Grey Seniors operate touristinfocentre selection committee, have demon- Road, Vancouver, B.C., V6R 1B3 by Susan Hui/and Riondel Senior Citizens' Group volunteers," says Hiebert, who strated record of voluntary com- or telephone (604) 228-1461. EASTSHORE Visitors and their response was amazing. manages the Kokanee Chalets and munity service. Nominators are encouraged who use the Kootenay Lake Cham- In less than an hour they had filled Campground. "They have the time Last year's winner was Mis- to update entries from previous ber of Commerce information the volunteer schedule for the and they've got lots to offer. The sion resident Mart Kenney, leader years and resubmit. centre this summer are going to be whole of July and August," says average age among them is over 70 talking to people who really know Howers. and many of them have lived here their stuff. Earlier this year the all their lives, so they can offer that ......, ..."'...... .._., ....""-"l,.....i,,."'...,_.""~"'~"-'"'"1111.!1'.....i•,.•'·•, ..•"'..........._.,.., chamber was faced with having to 11 extra personal touch." close their Highway 3A facility be- We were facing a real Chamber of Commerce cause they were unable to find a crunch this summer president Bruce Chown of Gray volunteer manager for their usual and the senior's Creek summed up the situation. summer staff - students from the response has been 'We were facing a real crunch this local communities. But a group of summer and the seniors' response senior citizens came forward to fantastic. 11 has been fantastic. They've made solve the problem. Two of the 14 volunteers are a significant commitment to their The West Ann Wilderness Area has once again come up for review for interim protection by the B.C. Government. The rescue operation was the Betty and Herman Woelders of Ri- community. It's a win-win situa- As the environmental community has maintained, the West Ann Wilderness is brain child of Judith Hiebert of ondel. 'We enjoy what we're doing tion for everyone." the best and only opportunity to protect 12% of the important Southern Crawford Bay. She and chamber and think it's a great way to help The Kootenay Lake Cham- Columbia ecosystem. treasurer Yvonne Howers organ- out," say the couple. The Woelders ber of Commerce Info Centre is Despite the same conclusion by government scientists, the Lasca Creek drainage ized a group of 14 senior volun- have had some experience in help- located on Highway 3A about five is still in danger of being lost because of the competing timber values. teers and the information booth is ing out - they served as visitor km. south of the Kootenay Bay WHAT CAN WE 00? j It is critical that you send a letter of support for protection of the ENTIRE West now open seven days a week for hosts at Kokanee Creek Provincial ferry landing. To find out more Ann Wilderness Area - to arrive before AUGUST 28th to: the summer. Park last summer. about the Eastshore area you can Kootenay R.P.A.T. Chair, Nelson Forest Region 'We had one meeting with the ''The seniors are wonderful call 227-9267. 518 Lake Street, Nelson, B.C. VIL 4C6 with a copy to: i, Hon_orableMike Harcou!1, P~emier Leg1slat1veBu1ldmgs, V1ctona. B.C. I,ii).; J' This ad placed by W.A.W.G. Box 435, Nelson, B.C. .-·'"· ~~~~g.pr~_p3.~e~ by Seniors One Stop and boxes. Include a list of bonds, RRSP's, certificates, Senior Citizens Counselling Program T- bills, stocks, etc. and where they are kept. BC•Environment It's a sulJject our mind touches on but just as q_uick1yit shies away from - the death of a spouse. We want never to If ymrhave these items listed with an inventory of your assets including jewelry, paintings and other valuable items, you will have much less confusion and Fisheries Public Notice ack:no~ledge that it will happen yet we stress to cope with during a time of grief. When the death of a spouse occurs there are a At the request of various user groups, the Ministry of Environment, know 1t could. Are you aware of the things that require your at- few actions to be taken. Certificates of death must be Lands and Parks is soliciting public input regarding a proposed tention when a spouse dies? Do you know what are applied for. If eligible, Canada Pension Plan benefits fishing regulation change effecting Champion Lakes commencing the financial assets and liabilities of your marital may be sought by the surviving spouse. this winter. The proposed change would close Lake I and 2 to ice partnership? If you don't the time to learn these All sources from which pensions are received, fishing from November 1 to March 31. Lake 3 would remain open things is now. must be informed. for both winter and summer fishing. If you would like to voice The first thing you should have is an up-to-date The last will and testament is probated. The ex- concerns and/or suggestions regarding this proposal, please send will that you review regularly. If you haven't made ecutor of the will may engage the services of an attor- written submissions or telephone the contact below. specific bequests of family heirlooms or items of sen- ney or a notary public to assist in filing for probate. Contact: timental value and you wish to do so, make sure pro- These are some of the more important actions Bob Lindsay 354-6342 vision is made for these items to avoid controversy, to be taken. You will find that there are other things Fisheries Branch confusion or hurt feelings. to be done, but if you prepare yourself ahead of time Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks Find out about pensions. Does the company by taking the above steps, your tasks will be much 617 Vernon Street, pension die with the spouse or is there provision for easier. Nelson, B.C. VIL 4E9 the surviving spouse. Any questions or comments, call Seniors One Make a list of bank accounts and safety deposit Stop at 352-6008 or 352- 3504. Page 12 THE KOOTENAY WEEKLV EXPRESS AUGUST 18, 1993