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Huron Expositor, 2006-09-27, Page 2tember 27, 2006 • The Huron Expositor { News eaforth earns five blooms during first year in Communities in Bloom competition Susan Hundertmark Seaforth was handed a full bou- quet of five blooms and finished in the top three of its category at the Communities in Bloom competition in Brandon, Manitoba over the weekend. Competing in the national Canadian Classic category part- nered with Petrolia, Ont., the two lost to Kelowna, B.C.population 100,000, which was partnered with Summerland, population, 10,000. "B.C. has the climate and the scenery but I'm told we did an exceptional job," says Huron East deputy -clerk Brad Knight, who attended the awards ceremonies over the weekend with fellow Communities in Bloom committee member Barb Dalrymple. "The budgets of the winners wouldbe overwhelming and we did well withainimal budget," says Dalrymple. "We didn't want to let Petrolia down and we didn't with our five blooms," adds Knight. Of the six part-. nered communi- ties in the compe- tition, Seaforth was one of three receiving five b l o o m s. Communities in Bloom does not release the point spreads between competitors so it's not known how Seaforth and Petrolia placed in the top third and what the point spread was between Seaforth and Petrolia and the other top three partner- ships. "We are ecstatic for Seaforth," says Pat Harwood, of the Petrolia Communities in Bloom committee. 1Y NOTICE OF THE PASSING OF A NEW COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BY-LAW FOR THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF HURON EAST TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Municipality of Huron East passed By -Law No. 52 - - 2006 on the 19th day of September 2006 under Section 34 of the Planning Act; R.S.O. 1990. 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 Municipality of Huron East, not later than the 17th day of October 2006 a notice of appeal setting out the objection to the by-law and the reasons in support of the objection, accompanied by an Ontario Municipal Boardfee of $125.00. Only individuals, corporations and public bodies may appeal a zoning by-law to the Ontario Municipal Board. A notice of appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group. However, a notice of appeal may be filed in the name of an individual who is a member of the association or the group. AN EXPLANATION of the purpose and effect of the by-law, describing the lands to which the by-law applies is provided below. The complete by-law is available for inspection at the Clerk's office during regular office hours. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION and copies of the Comprehensive Zoning By-law are avail- able at the Huron East Municipal Office, Huron County Planning and Development Department, Seaforth Public Library and Brussels Public Library and on the website: www.huroneast.com Dated at the Municipality of Huron East this 27th day of September 2006. J. R. McLachlan, Clerk -Administrator, Corporation of the Municipality of Huron East 72 Main Street South, Seaforth, Ontario NOK 1 WO Phone 519-527-0160 Fax 519-527-2561 1-888-868-7513 Toll Free PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The new Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Municipality of Huron East consists of text and maps that apply to all the lands in the Municipality. It repeals and replaces the current Zoning By-laws for the 5 wards in Huron East. The new Zoning By-law affects all of the lands within Huron East and consists of detailed text and key maps. The Zoning By-law consists of new General Provisions that may apply to all zones in the Municipality in order to implement the Official Plan. Each zone section outlines the Permitted Uses, Accessory Uses, Permitted Structures and Zone Regulations for that zone. Official Plan Amendment (OPA#2) applies to portions of the new Huron East Zoning By-law and has recently been considered by the Municipality of Huron East and the County of Huron. The Notice of Decision for OPA#2 to the Huron East Official Plan has been circulated with an appeal deadline of October 10, 2006. Brad Knight, Barb Dalrymple and Bob Fisher with a certificate recognizing Seaforth's flower boxes in the Communties in Bloom competition. "It's huge (that Seaforth future," they said. achieved five blooms during its The churches and the fire hall first competition). It often doesn't were also singled out for their floral happen the first time out," she = displays. says. Seaforth's three lowest categories Harwood says the Petrolia com- involved environment awareness, mittee "snuck up to Seaforth" tree/urban forest management and four times to take pictures of the landscaped areas. progress in town and they were The judges commented that "quite worried we weren't going Seaforth should encourage more to keep up with Seaforth." backyard composting and rain bar - "Wow, there was a total change rels and encouraged council to enact in your community. It's not all an anti -idling bylaw to prevent about flowers. It's about civic vehicles from idling in the munici- pride and signage and much pality. more and we really saww that in Higher efficiency vehicles in the Seaforth. You did a super job," municipal fleet using higher effi- she says. ciency fuel and creating bike lanes While Seaforth earned 859.5 and expanded recreational path - points out of 1,100 in the compe- ways were also recommended. tition, its top marks included 111 While the judges were impressed out of 125 for floral displays and by the new fencing at the Seaforth 110 out of 125 for tidiness. Lawn Bowling Club, they wanted to "The quality and quantity of see more of it throughout town and excellent residential gardens is recommended heritage ornamental extremely impressive, and the grasses on municipal property. very active Horticultural Society While Communities in Blooms is to be commended for its dedica- rules stop Petrolia from partnering tion and work in the community," again with a community that has said some of the judges' com- already been involved in the con- ments, adding they noticed the test, Harwood says she'd like to be strong spirit of volunteerism in able to convince the organization to Seaforth. let Seaforth and Petrolia partner Seafdrth also received special again. recognition for its flower boxes on "We want to be able to finish the the three bridges in town. partnership and win together with As well, the judges remarked Seaforth. We've had a lot of fun on the strong role preservation of together and created some great heritage plays in Seaforth. friendships," saysHarwood. "The community is encouraged "You've got a gr at team up there to continue to leverage this and you'll do well no matter what strength to promote itself in the 'category you compete in," she says.