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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 2009-05-06, Page 19opming Local artist focuses on orchids Bill Creighton, a retired professional wildlife biologist now living in Goderich, has spent a lifetime in capturing the ani- mals and plant life of our region in artistic ways. His paintings. which show a passion and a concern for the environment, will be featured during the. month of May in the Goderich Co-op Gallery. For many. years, Bill and his wife Sha- ron lived on a very different kind of farm which was mostly stony and wet, actually containing twp marshes. But Bill knew that this areas would be the richest and most productive of all habitats for nurturing and observing wildlife. Art expresses his con- cern for the loss of habitat which many species have had to endure, and lately he has been focusing on wild orchids of On- tario and their environment. "The world is such a fascinating place that my wish is to paint what I know and have experienced with great gusto and ac- curacy," he said. Painting at first exclusively in water- colours, Bill now also shows paintings in oils and pastels. His historic hero is John Muir, an American botanist who was wandering in a tangled swamp near Bradford, Upper Canada (later Ontario) in 1864.He found a beautiful white Calypso Orchid just when he had become discour- aged about his search. Muir later said I never before saw a plant so full of life. It seemed . pure enough for the throne of the Creator." Creighton's concern for the natural en- vironment has prompted him to donate many paintings and prints to Ducks unlim- ited, the World Wildlife Fund, The ruffed Grouse Society of Canada and the Ontario Wild Turkey Foundation helping to raise funds for these groups to protest this wild- life. Hopefully through Bill's painting of wild orchids , these plants too will become more protected and appreciated. He says, " I try to capture these breathtaking plants but also the environment in which they grow" Bill's art has won numerous awards, and been exhibited across Canada . he is represented in many private collections in Canada, the United States and Europe. Come to the Goderich Co-op Gallery to see Bill's workon display. The gallery is open from Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and a working artist is always on duty. For more information, visit www. gcgallery.ca . Catholic board collecting donations During the week of May 3 — May 9, the Huron -Perth Catholic District School Board will be celebrating what Catholic education means to students, community and to the province. This year's theme is "Catholic Educa- tion: Good News for Ali". It is sometimes difficult, perhaps even often difficult, to find good news in to- day's world. The deepening economic crisis, the real fear of many parents that they may lose their jobs, the unsettled military conflicts across the globe make scanning the media for any good news stories a challenge. And yet into this gloom light shines. We witnessed the election of a fresh new American Presi- dent who a. weary world embraced as a symbol of hope and of a new start. — "Yes, we can!" And in this world and at this time, we in Catholic education, are the feet who bring good news, who speak of peace, who say to people yearning for hope, "Yes we can!" Catholic Education Week 2009 will feature special programs and presenta- tions of all grade levels and will include prayer celebrations and service activities in all of our schools. The public is cor- dially invited to join in the celebrations of the many school-based activities in their community. Director of Education Mar- tha Dutrizac explains that, "although this week is intended to focus attention on our schools - parents, Catholic ratepayers and the public are always welcome through- out the year to visit our schools and expe- rience Catholic education at its best." The public is invited to visit Catholic schools during this special week and to participate in activities and share in the excellent student achievements that will be highlighted through Catholic Educa- - tion Week 2009. As a follow-up, each school is partici- pating in the second annuat system-wide $i PIdieet called "Stuff �f•-F- a Y i{ 4. t • • • • s .• .- s . - r - f--s-I`•►1rY-ir�r�c That Bus!" This project allows students, staff and community members a unique op- portunity to come together as a "caring community." On Tuesday, May 12, all school communities will participate in a food drive designed to collect food for our local St. Vincent de Paul chapters. There will be four buses, donated by the Murphy, First Student and Kipfer's Garage bus companies, who will travel throughout Huron and Perth counties to collect and deliver food donations. Last year alone it collected over 20,000 food items. r Sam; str 1 • 1 1 C# SStr 11:35 -11:45 � # i Strati 11 SO - . - s . r. < • n • n e r ., .i r a n s • • w 1 4 ai - Y s . <*all4ct'i *l�slt' Godench Signal -Star, Wednesday, May 6, 2009 - Page A17 GODERCH Canada's prettiest town THE PLANNING ACT NOTICE OF THE PASSING OF A ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT BY THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF GODERICH TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Town of Goderich passed By -Law 50 of 2009 on April 27, 2009 under Section 34 of the Planning Act, RSO 1990 as amended. AND TAKE NOTICE that any person or agency may appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board in respect of the By-law by filing with the Clerk of the Town of Goderich, not later than May 26, 2009, a notice of appeal setting out the objection to the By -Law and the reasons in support of the objection and accompanied by payment of the fee prescribed under the Ontario Municipal Board Act ($125.00). AN EXPLANATION of the purpose and effect of the By -Law and description of the lands to which the By - Law applies are contained in the attached By -Law and a Key Map showing the location of the affected lands is attached. The complete By -Law is available for inspection at the municipal office during regular office hours. Dated at the Town of Goderich This 6th day of May, 2009. Larry J. McCabe, Clerk -Administrator Town of Goderich 57 West Street Goderich ON N7A 2K5 (519) 524-8344 PURPOSE AND EFFECT: This By-law proposes to change the zoning on Lot 833 and Part Lots 809, 810 and 834, Registered Plan 457, in the Town of Goderich — known municipally as 45 Nelson Street East. The property is currently zoned as Residential High Density (R3) and was formerly used as a retirement home. The purpose of this application is to change the zoning on the property from Residential High Density (R3) to Residential High Density — Special Zones (R3-16). The existing building is proposed to be converted to an apartment dwelling v✓ith 12 affordable housing units. The proposed project was approved by the County of Huron under the FederaVProvincial Affordable Housing Program, which provides capital funding for affordable housing units. The special zone recognizes the setbacks of the existing building, permits the unattached outdoor children's play area to be locategl within 0 metres of a door/window of the on-site building only, exempts the requirement of individual privacy yards for ground floor units, and permits a reduced number of parking spaces (minimum of 8) to be located in the front yard. Town Council passed a resolution as required under section 34(17) of the Planning Act to account for chaiyrs that were made to the By-law to address concerns identified by the public relating to the minimum number of parking spaces and the potential location of the Children's Play Area. This by-law amends Zoning By=law 38-1985 of the Town of Goderich. Key Map showing the location of the land to which this by-law applies as shown below. 4000304;:.° 10° 0, SCHEDULE -A= KEY MAP 35 7'cwvN OF GODERICH Susie: LININE:1140 FEET 1i� 15 100 RES i ' 1 •Fil .i ' iL { .. - -.. $TRE SEE KEY MAP 29 SEE KEY ASAP 28 IMAM/13W DT at -LAV 11547 ®Zane chanBe tmm R3 (Residential High Density) to R3- 16 (Residential High Density - Special Zones) VI u.