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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1986-03-19, Page 3Wa m m es is first ,female councillor in Goderich Township in l5Oyears: By Anne Narejko GODERICH TWP. - The municipal elec- tions during the fall of 1985 made history for this township and its residents. For the first time in 150 years, a female won a seat on council. Carol Wammes, lifelong resident, won her seat by acclamation and joined Case Brand, John Rodges, Laurie Cox and Grant Stirling on township council. It was due to some coaxing by a former . councillor that Mrs. Wammes decided to take up politics. "Jake Reder asked me if I would be in- terested, so I sat on the rec board for two years as program chairperson to see if I lik- ed the political aspects," she explained. In 1985, the late Gerry Ginn and his wife Jean encouraged Mrs. Wammes further by telling her they thought it was time a woman sat on council. And ready to except a challenge, Mrs. Wammes decided to try it. The people and councillors of Goderich Township have welcomed their first female councillor warmly. "I was surprised that I got in," she -ex- plained, "The people have been very sup- portive...They give me a pat on the back and the councillors are all behind me. The clerk, Robin Thompson, has been excellent." Mrs. Wammes not only has the support of the public and council, her family is also behind her "100 per cent." The mother of two "went in (to politics) with an open mind because I didn't know what to expect and my family has been behind me all the way," she said. Other than sitting on council, the recrea- tion committee and looking after her children LeeAnn, 11, Bradley, 9, and her husband Neil, Mrs. Wammes finds time to sit on the board of management for St. James Middleton as well as working part - CAROL WAMMES time at Mary's in Clinton. "I like to keep busy and keep mentally ac- tive,'tMrs. Wammes confessed. Reeve Grant Stirling, who served as Huron County's warden during 1983 and has been reeve of Goderich Township for 12 years, says Mrs. Wammes is doing well. "Any new councillor, whether they are male or female, has,to feel their way around at the start. Carol is doing good, she's doing very well," commented the reeve. Carol Wammes is the first woman to sit on the Goderich Township Council since it began 150 years ago. Sitting on the council with her are (front, left), L.E. Cox, deputy reeve; C.L. Wammes, G.H. Stirling, reeve. (Back, left), R.E. Thompson, clerk; G.J. Brand, J.E. Rodges, H.B. Whitely, treasurer. ( Anne Narejko photos) CLJNTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1986—Page 3 Province to h nor seniors' achievements TORONTO -The Honourable Ron Van Horne, Minister for Senior Citizens Affairs and MPP for London North, announced that the Government of Ontario will honor in- dividual seniors with Senior Achievement Awards. This is part of the Senior Citizens' Month celebrations to be held in June. "It is important that we recognize and honor the many contributions which seniors continue to make to their communities and our society," said Mr. Van Horne. Nominations for the Senior Achievement Awards may be made by the public as well as community organizations wishing to recognize individuals in their area. Nominees must be senior citizens, residents of the Province of Ontario, and have achiev- ed significant goals and made an outstan- ding contribution to the citizens of the pro- vince during their retirement years. A selection committee will choose up to 20 seniors who will receive the award. " While we cannot single out all of the thniiGanrfc of seniors ;^ n�•ario ‘.'hn give freely of themselves to others, we want to highlight through these awards some of the significant contributions from which we all benefit," said Mr. Van Horne. People wishing to nominate a senior citizen in their area may contact the Ontario Seniors Secretariat, 700 Bay Street, 3rd floor, Toronto, Ontario. M5G 1,A6 or call (416) 965-5106 to obtain -an application form. Deadline for making nominations is April 30, 1986. Program responds to smoking at work A recent Gallup poll confirms that the ma- jority of Canadians, smokers and non- smokers, believe that smokers should refrain from smoking in the presence of non- smokers. According to the survey an overwhelming 85 percent of non-smokers and a surprising 62 percent of smokers agreed that smokers should not light up around non-smokers. The survey also revealed that 87 percent of the people surveyed, smokers and non-smokers, believed companies should either ban smok- ing totally at work or restrict it to designated areas. With this clear message The Lung Association is introducing across Canada a new program called Freedom from Smok- ing: At Work. The program is designed to deal with the issue of smoking in the workplace. The program consists of two manuals – Taking Executive Action and Smoking: A Workplace Issue. Guidelines are offered to help management and employees with the issue of smoking in the•workplace. Sample survevc company nnliries and recommended steps and procedures form the basis for this exciting new program. "Because the health hazards of smoking are well understood by smokers and non- smokers, we expect a positive response to - this program, says Betty Hunter of The Lung Association, Huron -Perth Counties. Two brochures are available – Facts Everyone Should Know About Smoking In the Workplace and Smoking: A Workplace Issue. Telephone 271-7500 to obtain this in- formative program. Board introduces budget on April 1 By Stephanie Levesque The Huron County Board of education will hold a special meeting Apr. 1 at 8 p.m. to in- troduce its 1986 budget. Clerk -treasurers and elected officials from each municipality and the general public are invited to attend the meeting .in the board office in Clinton. The Huron 4-H club leaders' association recently elected a new executive for the coming year. It includes Terry Smith of RR 1, Walton as past president, Dianne Oldfield of RR 4, Seaforth as president, Adrian Brand of RR 2, Crediton as first vice- president, Sandra Turner of RR 1, Varna as second vice-president and Mary DeBoer of Exeter as secretary -treasurer. Directors of the association are Barry Cleave of .Varna, Donna Hayden of RR 3, Goderich, Allan Powell of RR 1, Exeter; Bev VanNinhuys of RR 2, Bayfield, Lawrence Bean of RR 1, •Brucefield and Margaret Rae Ministry announces funding_ -, • After Eights learn introductions The 'third meeting of the 'After Eights' was held on March 8 at Bev's. The meeting was opened with the pledge. The minutes of last meeting and the treasurer's report of $25.48 was given. Members then read in the books about the proper way to introduce and thank a guest speaker and the proper way to eat certain foods. A quiz on foods was also done. The meeting was closed and it was decid- ed that the next meeting would be held on EASTER GOODIES ...have arrived at Eveigz t9 good in Clinton *Chocolate Bunnies Eggs, etc. STOCK -UP NOW OPEN GOOD FRIDAY MARCH 28, 10 am - 5 pm Varch 22•at 1:p.m. at Bev's. Cathy Cook is to '$ bring the food and Janet Ducharme will br- ing refreshments. WEEKLY WEATHER 19116 19P MARCH HI LO HI LO 11 7 -4 •6 2 12 2 -8 1 -1 13 2 -8 2 1 14 4 -0 3 0 15 3 -2 0 -5 16 2 -2 5 -8 17 4 -4 -4 -9 Rain 4 mm QUALITY FOODS & FRIENDLY SERVICE 11 Albert St. Clinton, Ont. NOM 110 Phone 482-3478 PROP. Janet Buchanan Provincial funding for the 38 conservation authorities across Ontario was announced by Natural Resources Minister Vincent Kerrio. In 1986, the province will provide a total of $39.3 -million for the conservation authorities to undertake - various water management, conservation and recreation projects within their watersheds: • • . • . - • Kerrio noted that changes to the level of grants, to be used for capital.. projects as well as for general administration, are fully in line with adjustments to the 1986 funding levels for all agencies which receive provin- cial transfer payments. For the conservation authorities located with the ministry's southwestern region, the funding has been allocated as folloWS; Ausable-Bayfield C.A. $691,154; Catfish Creek C.A. $493,655; Essex Region C.A. $976,515; Grey-Sauble C.A. $830,978; Kettle Creek C.A. $272,512; Long Point , C.A. $422,224; Lower Thames Valley C.A. $480,749; Maitland Valley C.A. $1,323,894; Saugeen Valley C.A. $1,810,703; St. Clair Region C.A. $751,624; Upper Thames River C.A. $1,381,746. of RR 1, Wroxeter. Huron County council made its annual ap- pointment to the various hospital boards in the county. Representing the county are: Robert W. Pike on the Wingham and District hospital board, Fred Tilley on the Seaforth community hospital board, Bev Skinner on the South Huron hospital board in Exeter, Wayne Lester on the Clinton public hospital board and Bradley Vanstone on the Alexandra Marine and General hospital board in Goderich. Dorothy Smyth of Fordwich was honored by the Huron County Library Board upon her recent retirement. Perth County council will be donating a county spoon and pin which will be encased in a time capsule at Ontario Place in Toron- to. The time capsule will hold memorabilia from bi-centennial events in 1984. di We need your support. Cancer can be beaten. 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