Remarkable Seniors Recognized
Senior Citizens' Secretariat (to July 3, 2005)
May 10, 2005 3:44 PM
Eight remarkable people are being recognized for their
significant contributions to their communities and their work
with seniors.
Seven seniors will be recognized by their peers on Friday, June
10, at the 16th Annual 50+ Expo.
"The government of Nova Scotia congratulates the recipients of
this year's Remarkable Senior Awards for their commitment and
dedication to their communities," said Angus MacIsaac, chair of
the Senior Citizens' Secretariat. "Their generosity and
selflessness is truly remarkable."
Remarkable Senior Award winners are nominated by senior's
councils across Nova Scotia and chosen by a committee. Recipients
are selected under three categories: community service,
leadership and volunteerism.
This year's awards recipients are:
Community Service
-- Naomi Judah, Halifax
-- Freda Theakston, Greenfield, Kings Co.
Leadership
-- Omer Blinn, Comeauville, Digby Co.
-- Alta and Murray Covert, Annapolis Royal, Annapolis Co.
Volunteerism
-- Percy Bowser, Halifax
-- Georgina Patriquin, Wentworth, Cumberland Co.
Mr. MacIsaac also acknowledged Valerie White, executive director
of the Senior Citizens' Secretariat, for her recent award. Ms.
White received a 2005 Award of Recognition from the Gerontology
Association of Nova Scotia, for her 25 years of professional and
personal service to Nova Scotia seniors.
Nila Ipson, president of the association presented the award at a
ceremony on April 30. "With her professionalism, leadership
abilities, dedication and optimistic attitude, Valerie has been a
positive role model for many and it is what we believe sets her
apart," said Ms. Ipson. "The secretariat is not a nine to five
job for her, but rather the vehicle through which she can achieve
both personal and professional goals -- namely, to enhance the
lives of older Nova Scotians."
The 50+ Expo is a non-profit event planned and organized by a
volunteer committee of seniors. The event is sponsored by The
Chronicle Herald, Doctors Nova Scotia and Tour Tech East.
The 50+ Expo will run from 9 a.m to 6 p.m on Friday, June 10 and
Saturday, June 11 at Exhibition Park, Halifax. Tickets are $5 per
day and available at the door. The event is a project of the
Senior Citizens' Secretariat and leads up to Seniors' Week which
takes place June 14-20.
For more information about the 50+ Expo, contact the Senior
Citizens' Secretariat information line at 902-424-0065 or toll
free at 1-800-670-0065.
FOR BROADCAST USE:
Seniors from across the province will be recognized by their
peers on Friday, June 10 at the 50-plus Expo. They will receive
Remarkable Senior Awards for their significant contributions to
their communities.
Naomi Judah of Halifax and Freda Theakston of Greenfield,
Kings County have been chosen for the category of community
service. Omer Blinn of Comeauville, Digby County and Alta and
Murray Covert of Annapolis Royal have been chosen for the
leadership category, while Percy Bowser of Halifax and Georgina
Patriquin of Wentworth have been chosen for the category of
volunteerism.
The 50-plus Expo will run from 9 a.m to 6 p.m on Friday,
June 10th and Saturday, June 11 at Exhibition Park in Halifax.
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Contact: Karen Kelloway
Senior Citizens' Secretariat
902-424-7957
E-mail: kellowkl@gov.ns.ca
Eight remarkable people are being recognized for their
significant contributions to their communities and their work
with seniors.
Seven seniors will be recognized by their peers on Friday, June
10, at the 16th Annual 50+ Expo.
"The government of Nova Scotia congratulates the recipients of
this year's Remarkable Senior Awards for their commitment and
dedication to their communities," said Angus MacIsaac, chair of
the Senior Citizens' Secretariat. "Their generosity and
selflessness is truly remarkable."
Remarkable Senior Award winners are nominated by senior's
councils across Nova Scotia and chosen by a committee. Recipients
are selected under three categories: community service,
leadership and volunteerism.
This year's awards recipients are:
Community Service
-- Naomi Judah, Halifax
-- Freda Theakston, Greenfield, Kings Co.
Leadership
-- Omer Blinn, Comeauville, Digby Co.
-- Alta and Murray Covert, Annapolis Royal, Annapolis Co.
Volunteerism
-- Percy Bowser, Halifax
-- Georgina Patriquin, Wentworth, Cumberland Co.
Mr. MacIsaac also acknowledged Valerie White, executive director
of the Senior Citizens' Secretariat, for her recent award. Ms.
White received a 2005 Award of Recognition from the Gerontology
Association of Nova Scotia, for her 25 years of professional and
personal service to Nova Scotia seniors.
Nila Ipson, president of the association presented the award at a
ceremony on April 30. "With her professionalism, leadership
abilities, dedication and optimistic attitude, Valerie has been a
positive role model for many and it is what we believe sets her
apart," said Ms. Ipson. "The secretariat is not a nine to five
job for her, but rather the vehicle through which she can achieve
both personal and professional goals -- namely, to enhance the
lives of older Nova Scotians."
The 50+ Expo is a non-profit event planned and organized by a
volunteer committee of seniors. The event is sponsored by The
Chronicle Herald, Doctors Nova Scotia and Tour Tech East.
The 50+ Expo will run from 9 a.m to 6 p.m on Friday, June 10 and
Saturday, June 11 at Exhibition Park, Halifax. Tickets are $5 per
day and available at the door. The event is a project of the
Senior Citizens' Secretariat and leads up to Seniors' Week which
takes place June 14-20.
For more information about the 50+ Expo, contact the Senior
Citizens' Secretariat information line at 902-424-0065 or toll
free at 1-800-670-0065.
FOR BROADCAST USE:
Seniors from across the province will be recognized by their
peers on Friday, June 10 at the 50-plus Expo. They will receive
Remarkable Senior Awards for their significant contributions to
their communities.
Naomi Judah of Halifax and Freda Theakston of Greenfield,
Kings County have been chosen for the category of community
service. Omer Blinn of Comeauville, Digby County and Alta and
Murray Covert of Annapolis Royal have been chosen for the
leadership category, while Percy Bowser of Halifax and Georgina
Patriquin of Wentworth have been chosen for the category of
volunteerism.
The 50-plus Expo will run from 9 a.m to 6 p.m on Friday,
June 10th and Saturday, June 11 at Exhibition Park in Halifax.
-30-
Contact: Karen Kelloway
Senior Citizens' Secretariat
902-424-7957
E-mail: kellowkl@gov.ns.ca