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Ss TAT L Packed county building watches warden installed by Chris Mackey A round of applause greeted the an- nouncement John Fennell, a West Gwillimbury sheep breeder. was the new Warden for Simcoe County, Dec. 9. Mr. Fennell was declared the winner following a 27-12 vote count over runningmate Russell Cooper of Rama Township. The election of the new Warden for the County took place last Tuesday afternoon before a packed audience in the County Administration building Council Cham- bers. The large room was filled with representatives of four levels of govern- ment (federal, provincial, county and municipal) as well as 39 of the 40 Simcoe County Council members, and a large number of spectators. Election of the new Warden began following the procession of members, led to their seats to the sound of the bagpipes, and the Prayer of invocation offered --by - Rev. A. G. Stewart Liddell. aed Elmvale Reeve Ken Knox and Mat- chedash Reeve Walter Carr were chosen -scrutineers of the vote. Nominations were then opened and Morris Darby, Reeve of Tiny, named John Fennell as his choice. The nomination was seconded by Kenneth Wood of Bradford. Thomas Garry of Mara Township named Russell Cooper as his man for the position of Warden, seconded by Arthur Stewart of Penetanguishene, and Herb Stevens of Coldwater nominated Doug Jackson of Victoria Harbour. - Fennell and Cooper accepted their nominations but Jackson declined. Morris Darby and Thomas Garry, in that order, then stood and spoke to those present on the merits of each candidate. The vote was then held as each member of council stood and declared his choice for Warden. Fennell won in the count. Hands over reins The new Warden for the remainder of 1980-81 retired to change into his robes of office and returned to the chamber to be led to the chair by his nominators. At that point, outgoing Warden Allan McLean handed over the reins of office. Fennell was presented with the Chain of Office as well as the Warden's gavel and was also given various sets of keys, to the administration buildings and offices, car, ete. McLean also handed over the selection of credit cards that accompany the position, advising Fennell to "use them wisely". A presentation of gifts to the new Warden and his wife was made by Wayne Love of Sarjeant Insurance Agency and Mr. Fennell then took over the meeting. In his address to those assembled, Fennell expressed his appreciation for the honour and noted he was the seventh West Gwillimbury Reeve to become Warden since 1846. He said he would govern in a manner befitting the office and projected a continuance of the policies on a pay-as- you-go basis of government. He made brief mention of the annexation issue presently in progress and prophesized that 1981 would have a tremendous impact on the economy of they county. The Warden also noted he ex- pected co-operation from department heads. as well as input in planning and other matters. In closing, Mr. Fennell said, "With a united effort, we can make the county a better place to live, and with your help, we will." ' Co ie New County Warden Warden John Fennell was sworn into was office at the meeting of Simcoe County Council last Tuesday, immediately Shee escorted to the chair by his nominator Morris Darby (middle) of Tiny and his seconder Kenneth Wood after being elected to the post by of Bradford (right). fellow members. Mr. Fennell (left) mn Public-spirited citizens plentiful... Midiand's council Midiand Public Library members could afford to MHuronia Animal to pick and choose last Control than there were week when they were vacancies. oun Deputy-clerk Fred Flood said the names of those who weren't appointed would be kept on file. Vacancies do open, he said. Council was pleased by the number of people who volunteered to sit on a board or com- mittee. Flood added. deciding who would fill vacancies on the town's public committees and boards. presents HANDCRAFTED GIFTS FOR THE WH .E FAMILY --*Tcys Crucieting There were more applicants for positions on the committees and boards than run everything in the public interest from the Announcing Larry Bourgeois "Kr tting,etc. PARADISE FISH & SEAFOOD | 7 eas fs Fresh geroz is joining the staff at the Lobster @Shri srs gecallops |! COUNTRY GRAFTS eHalibut Sole @Perc ock Finlay Dr., Balm Beach ¢Smoked Cod or Fillet Call after 'A Unique Gift FAST DELIVERY 526-4456 (55 m. for Someone You Love" 316 Midland Ave. Phone 441: and. 526-7467 or 526-5051 Happy Holidays Grace Hi S ; reen, ever bright, are s joining t A N 7 IGhL, N opes and joys on N Christmas night. THE S bs Midland Place, Y Hwy 27 Phone 526-7632 Ss --™ Both Larry and Grace specialize in hair cutting, perm waving and colouring. They also work evenings to serve you better. Phone today and make an appointment. THE STRAND | Midland Place QUARTERS 316 Midland Ave. Mall, Midland Wednesday, December 17, 1980, Page 7 CHIT CHATS Thanks for your patronage NO eae \SEN : A\\ Y=