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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLakeshore Advance, 2013-07-03, Page 6Wednesday, July 3, 2013 • Lakeshore Advance 5 Nominate volunteer recognition The Municipality of Lambton Shores recognizes and honours the achievements and contributions of community volunteers. These pres- tigious awards express Council's appreciation of the many individuals who are helping to enhance the quality of life in Lamb - ton Shores. We invite you to submit nominations for those individuals whom you believe to have made a significant contribution to our community. lhe Volunteer Recognition Policy and Nomination Forms are availa- ble from any municipal office or online. The deadline for nomina- tions is Friday, July 26, 2013. The completed forms can be dropped off at any municipal office or emailed to events« lambtonshores. ca. 'she Awards will be presented at the Annual Volunteer BBQ on Fri- day, September 6, 2013 at the Leg - Input for federal budget encouraged Ben Lobb, MP for A[uron-Bruce is encourag- g Canadians to submit their input for the 2014 federal budget to the I louse of Commons Stand- ing Committee on Finance. Small businesses, non- profit groups, industry organizations, and individuals are all invited to participate in this important process by mak- ing a submission via the Committee's online tem- plate. All submissions will help to inform the Com- mittee's pre -budget rec- ommendations, many of which have ultimately been reflected in previous federal budgets. "Job creation in Canada has been the strongest among all G-7 countries and we have the lowest debt level ratio in the G-7 by far," said Lobb. "As we prepare for budget 2014 it is Important that we get input from all Canadians." The deadline for submissions is August 5th. Constituents can visit the committee's website at: www.parl.gc.ca. Me completed submis- sion template may be returned by clicking on the envelope located at the bottom of the template, or submit the completed template via email as an attachment to finaphc- cpb(t)parl.gc.ca. Submissions will he cir- culated to all members of the Standing Committee on Finance, who will there identify those will he invite( to slake an oral presentation (scheduled to begin in September 2013). Let's make sure our communities shine Here come the judges! National Communities in Bloom judges Bob Lewis and Lucie Gagne arrive in Lambton Shores on 'Tuesday, July 30. For the following two days, they will he whisked from one wonderful sight to another from top to bot- tom across the municipality. 'they will meet enthusiastic commu- nity members, admire magnifi- cent gardens, hear about innova- tive environmental activities, and much, much more. As it happens, Lewis and Gagne also judged in Lambton Shores last year. 'Ihe municipality ended up winning the national award for our category. We also won the Houle Hardware Community Involvement Award, were final- ists for the Young Involvement Award and received a special mention for the Native Tree project. "We're delighted that Bob and Lucie are returning this year," says Catherine Minielly, co -Chair, Communities in Bloom Commit- tee. "They've wonderful people. But it does mean that we will have to dazzle them with all that we have achieved in the past year, as well as reminding them about what made us stand out last year." On July 30, the judges will visit Arkona and Medford, ending up at the Legacy Centre for a Com- munity Volunteer Reception. Vol- unteers from across Latnbton Shores are welcome to attend the event, which begins at 7:15 p.m. 'Ihe next day, the tour will include Kettle Point, Ipperwash, Port Franks, the Pinery, and Grand Bend. On August 1, the judges will tour Forest. Everyone can help Lambton Shores look its best for the tour. Before the judges arrive, make sure gardens and containers are tidy and bright. Join in the 'trash Bash events in each community to do a final clean-up of litter -- check the website for the nearest event. If you happen to run into the judges, given them a warts LS welcome. And then stay tuned to S('e how we (10 in this year's national competition! 4eluewater Welcomes Provincial Communities in Bloom Judges July 10 -11th The communities of Bluewater are set to welcome the provincial Communities in Blooms judges from Wednesday July 10 to Thurs- day July 11! Two Judges Diane Czapla of Toronto and Ray I curd of Goderich will be taken on a personal tour that will enable then) to assess the community in eight categories and award Blootns ratings. Points of interest have been identified in each community that fit into these categories: Tidiness, Environmen- tal Action, I leritage Conservation, Urban Forestry, Landscape 'Turf and Groundcovers, Floral Displays and Community Involvement.' Ihe local planning committee will also be armed with lots of local infor- mation to add between tour stops. Burr stops on Wednesday July 10 include: growing bed for new sig- nature daylily at Huron Ridge Acres, 74101 Bronson Line, Stanley; St Peter's Lutheran Church pioneer cemetery at 11 Frederick Ave, Zurich, where the 1860 cairn was restored and tombstones held inside were laid for public viewing., and at 4:30 p.m., please join us at a ceremony to name the new par- kette at 120 King Street, l Iensall. Me community is also welcome to join us to watch the sunset on Wednesday July 10 at 9 pm at Pioneer Park in Bayfield. We're planning a special surp! On'lhurs- day luly 11, tour stops include Bay - field's Blue Flag marina and beach and the historic downtown area. Bluewater is striving for Five Blooms, and has put their best foot forward! The 2013 campaign brings new ways for all residents to get involved. See the "Garden Gallery" "Village Banner Program" "Blue - water Signature Flower" "Earth Day Tree Sale" and a "flay bale Sculpture Contest" 00 www.blue- waterblooms.ca The Communities its Bloom pro- gram is not just about flowers; it's about preserving our natural envi- ronment through recycling and tree planting programs; it's about community groups showing off our heritage and it's about munici- pal staff doing their part in the Blue Flag program, landfill and roadside' maintenance. Many Bluewater cit- izens of all ages are achieving these goals in spades and some have won awards! For example, the Bay- field 'Tree Project, Bayfield River Valley Trail Association, St. Joseph and Bayfield Historical Societies, Zurich and Bayfield Lions Clubs, Hayfield Garden Club and 1 lensall and Community horticultural Society. acy Recreation (;entre in Medford. For more information please con- tact the Community Services Department at 1-866-943-1400 or email events a Iarllhtonshor'es.ca. 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