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***This is the Official Binder Twine Notice for 2013 ***  CASINO ISSUE DE- 2 Due to budget, there will be no flyer MANDS PUBLIC CON- SULTATION 46th Annual Kleinburg and Area  “KLEINBURG OLD BOYS” CLUB  A NEW QUEEN 3  UPDATE—WATER IN Saturday September 7, 2013 DITCHES  PROPOSED RECREA- Yes, It’s that time of year again!!! TIONAL FACILITY— Please join us for a fun-filled day with family and friends. KIPLING/TESTON  KLEINBURG LIBRARY Attractions include: Artisans, Exhibitors, and Crafts; All day Main Stage Entertainment; Chil- RENOVATION dren's World and Children's Pioneer Parade; Olde Tyme Activities, Historical Fashion Show;  TRAFFIC INFILTRA- Binder Twine Queen Contest, Quilt Raffle; Plus: Food Booths, Sarsaparilla, Beer Garden, and TION IN KLEINBURG more! VILLAGE Gates open at 9 a.m. Parking facilities are available for only $2, and the site is wheelchair  COMMUNITY EVENTS accessible. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for seniors (60+) and youth, and $2 for children be- 4 tween the ages of 2 and 12. Everyone in pioneer period costume is admitted FREE! AND CLUBS

BINDER TWINE NEEDS YOU!! It takes a lot of volunteers to put on this event. PLEASE consider volunteering for a 2 hour shift. Volunteer hours available for students. For more information and to book your shift, contact Heather Arnott at 905- 893-0794 or [email protected]. Or, fill out the form below and DROP OFF AT POST OFFICE.

46th Annual Kleinburg and Area Binder Twine Festival Saturday September 7, 2013 The SPIRIT www.KARA-Inc.ca

Vaughan Council decision on the Casino issue demands public consultation

The KARA Board of Directors believes that ful public consultation process. Council does not have a mandate from the citizens Arguments against hosting a casino include: of Vaughan to bring a casino to our community. We reject the notion they have sole discretion in this  it does not represent Vaughan as a great place matter. Local media reporting has been consis- to live and raise a family, tently in opposition to a casino. Even editorial posi-  It would negatively influence the type of devel- tions taken by local media outlets have not been opment attracted to Vaughan Metro Centre , Sustainable Vaughan supportive of a casino in Vaughan. Calls by the  the city’s estimates for employment and income invites you to join in the local media for a city wide referendum were first generation are unrealistic, conversation. They are made in September 2012. Yet, not all of Vaughan  hosting “Casino Dia- up to 40% of the money raised comes from logues”. The leaders of Council is listening. problem gamblers, No Casino Toronto will At the May 28th special committee meeting,  and, the social issues including addiction, ad- be speaking about their reasons for fighting the Vaughan Council voted 5 to 4 in favour of being a verse mental health, crime and prostitution are casino. Toronto over- willing host to a casino. This meeting started as a not desirable in our community. whelmingly rejected the forum for pro-casino lobbyists who spent the first 2 casino –politicians and the Hosting a casino arguably, some might think, will development community in hours of the meeting selling the casino for Council. provide a quick fix for looming fiscal challenges. Toronto were not sold on The meeting dragged on until after 3:30 am, where Instead of jumping at the first easy money solution, the idea, come out and as many as 25 people (40 to 50% of those who had learn why. Vaughan needs more analysis of the options. A registered) wanting to make deputations were not casino is not the answer. Monday July 15—7:00pm able or willing to stay to an unreasonable hour to – 9:00pm Vellore Village have their say. The majority of deputations were In our view, this issue represents a scenario where Community Centre— there needs to be an injection of direct citizen in- Activity Rm 2. not supportive of Vaughan being a willing host. Those speaking in opposition are some of the most put such as would be provided through a referen- engaged citizens and groups in the City. The proc- dum process. With a municipal election in the fall ess by which Council came to their decision can of 2014, if the Vaughan electorate does not have a only be seen as contrary to: genuine public inter- more direct input into the final casino decision, est; legitimate public engagement; and a meaning- many may start to re-think their future support for some of their municipally-elected representatives.

“Kleinburg Old Boys” Club—Making a Difference in our Community

Whoever said that retirement is boring? The opened by Scott Somerville in May 2003 and has “Kleinburg Old Boys” Club was started in 1998 by been open every weekend since, commencing on Bob Klein, the late Ron Keffer, and Hilton Wilson, the long May weekend through to Thanksgiving. all newly retired. They came up with the idea of The “Old Boys” still meet once a month. The having a Coffee Klatch for senior men every two agenda remains the same -- coffee, talk about local weeks or so. The group grew to approximately 15 and current issues and upcoming projects. Projects members - however, these young retirees were they have undertaken include in 2009, publishing a not content just having coffee and discussing cur- new version of the “Walking Tour of Kleinburg” rent events. Hence the project of making the Kline and their Annual Plant Sale and BBQ which raises House an integral part of the Kleinburg community funds for the ongoing operation of the Historical came about. It was to be a location to display a Collection. This year a portion of the proceeds “Kleinburg Old Boys” collection of artifacts and stories, anchoring the from the Plant Sale were generously donated to pictured—Roger Dickin- building to the history of Kleinburg! son, Paul Reinhardt, Ed assist in the ongoing production and distribution of Young, Tony Felice, In 1999 an application was made to the City and this publication. Thank you “Old Boys”!!! Chas Amedeo, Russ Province for funding and a grant of $10,000 was This group is an energetic group, ready at a mo- Jones, Hilton Wilson, received, used to restore the home and create pro- Jack Royce, absent— ment's notice to rally any important local cause! Mark Inglis, Bob Klein, fessional display cases, designed and built by “Old Kleinburg values their ongoing commitment and Ron Pearson (chairman), Boys” member, Dave Eadie. Known as the Klein- generosity to the community - it wouldn't be the David Rutherford, Ken burg and Area Historical Collection, it was officially Sanderson same without them! Email us — [email protected] Volume17,No.6

WANTED: a new QUEEN for Kleinburg! Traffic Infiltration in Kleinburg Village Are you female and aged between 16 and eter- Several KARA directors met with the Region of York Traffic nity? Why not sign up for the Binder Twine Safety Manager to review the results of a recent study of the Queen Contest. You will have to think of a traffic infiltration problem in the village of Kleinburg. Traffic personality or character that you will be and infiltration is the commuter traffic which uses local roads to find a costume you will wear that fits the pio- pass through the village on the way to/from other destina- neer theme. On the day, you will display your tions. It does not include traffic that originates in the village pioneer, womanly skills such as log sawing, nail of Kleinburg, nor traffic that is destined for business in Klein- driving, hog calling and cow milking! And it is lots of fun!! burg. Specifically, this study was conducted to evaluate the All the contestants must live within the area bounded by Hwy amount of commuter traffic in the mornings that originates 50 (west), King-Vaughan Sideroad (north), Weston Rd (east) from the North on Highway 27, and from the east on Nash- and Major Mackenzie Dr( south). ville Road, and passes through the village rather than using Kirby Road, Highway 27, and/or Major Mackenzie. The re- First prize: $1000. Second prize: $500. Third prize: $250. sults confirm previous studies by the City of Vaughan show- Fourth prize: $125. All other entrants receive $40. ing that infiltration is a significant problem with >30% of the So over the summer practise your character's story and the traffic entering from the north and east using the local womanly skills mentioned above and show up at the Binder roads to pass through the village rather than go around. Twine main stage at the NEW time of 4:15 pm on Saturday, September 7th. See you there!! For more information—Ron Based on the results of the study, the Region has agreed to Pearson 905.893.1932 or Nina Szymanska 905.893.2734. look at a number of suggestions made by KARA to help in reducing the infiltration. Commuter traffic should be de- Update—Standing Water in Ditches terred from using local streets, and encouraged to use re- gional roads to go around the village. 40 km/h speed limits, The City of Vaughan has investigated the stand- all-way stops, and speed bumps along Islington are deter- ing water in ditches in the Kleinburg Estates rents that have already been implemented. Suggested subdivision. The City is currently initiating the changes to encourage increased use of Regional roads in- appropriate ditch improvements. This work clude: should be carried out in July and August and is expected to take approx. 2 weeks to complete. 1. Implement a left turn prohibition from Hwy 27 S to Is- lington Ave. S, during the morning peak (7-9am). This In the interim, the York Health Unit will monitor the standing will require implementation of a median and/or over- water for the presence of mosquito larvae and take appropri- head cantilever sign, warning of the prohibition before ate actions to mitigate the risk for West Nile Virus. motorists reach the start of the left turn lane. This will For questions/concerns—Pat Marcantonio, CET Proj. Mgr— encourage motorists to use 27. Motorists destined for (905)832-8585 x8468, Email: [email protected] the village can turn left at Nashville Road to get into the village. Signage just north of Kirby road, warning of the Proposed Recreational Facility at prohibited turn onto Islington will also be considered, to Kipling Ave. and Teston Rd. encourage the use of Kirby, rather than Islington and There will be a meeting to discuss the application Stegman's mill through the village to develop a recreational facility at Kipling and 2. Implement a right turn lane from Nashville R east to Hwy Teston on Monday July 29 at 7pm in Room 244 at 27 S to encourage motorists to use 27 rather than going City Hall (2141 Major Mackenzie Drive). For straight through the village. questions, contact Marilyn Iafrate (905) 832-8585 3. Optimize left turns from Hwy 27 S to Major Mackenzie E x8723. Details of the application available at: Vaughan.ca/ to further encourage the use of Hwy 27 rather than Is- council/minutes_agendas/AgendaItems/CW0618_13_9.pdf. lington Ave. Kleinburg Library Renovation Survey We also discussed modifying Major Mack westbound at Hwy Kleinburg Library will be renovated in 27 to include 2 left turn lanes, and the addition of a right turn the near future. Vaughan Public Librar- lane, to further courage the use of Hwy 27 as the primary ies invite your feedback on how your chosen N/S route. This will become especially important as library could better serve your needs. construction to widen Major Mack further complicates traffic To participate in the survey, go to patterns in the area. www.surveymonkey.com/s/KleinburgLibraryRenos. Please let us know your comments and thoughts via email To view proposed renos, visit www.vaughanpl.info/building/. at [email protected]

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Kleinburg and Area McMichael Canadian Art Collection Community Events & Clubs Ratepayers’ Association Inc. P.O. Box 202 Gallery Open 10-5 p.m. Daily. Call 905-893-1121 x Kleinburg Book Chats—Kleinburg Book Chats Kleinburg, ON, L0J 1C0 2209 to register for programs or visit mcmichael.com meets the third Wednesday of every month in the Library. All new members welcome! The library hosts a “Tea and KARA® is a Registered Exhibitions: Book Club” every Monday at 2:30. Trademark ● The Group of Seven and Tom Thomson—Ongoing Take 5—Ladies of Kleinburg meet every Wed. morning ● Legends: Norval Morrisseau and Anishinabek at 9:30 a.m. at Kline House over coffee and treats while “Woodland School” Artists—Ongoing Email KARA at: children are looked after by caregivers. For info, contact: [email protected] ● Ansel Adams: Masterworks—June 29 to Sept 29 Pina Gentile 416-580-6540 or Tracy Prce 416-602-5178. Get this newsletter via email on ● Edward Burtynsky: The Landscape That We Kleinburg Bridge Club—The Kleinburg Bridge Club request: [email protected] Change —June 29 to Sept 29 meets in the basement of the local library every Thursday The KARA Board generally Featured Workshops: afternoon at 1:00. We’d love to have you join us, either as meets on the third Thursday of භƌƚŽĨD ĞĚŝƚĂƟŽŶ—Sat. July 20, and/or Aug.17— a regular or as an occasional player. For more informa- each month in Kline House, 8 10a.m. to 12p.m—Cost: $50/class, members $40/ tion, contact Ann Wood at [email protected]. Nashville Road, at 7:00 p.m. If class—registration required. Binder Twine Raffle Quilt - Blue & Green you would like to attend, or Special Events: Garden Theme Sampler—This year's Binder Twine make a presentation, this can ● Humber River Shakespeare Company, As You Like raffle quilt is now on display at the Kleinburg Royal Bank be arranged with the courtesy It—Sun. July 14, 2:00 p.m. and Fri. July 26, 7:00 p.m— and on bindertwine.ca. The quilt is a queen size sampler of a request in advance. Cost: by donation. Package available by registration. which means every square within the quilt is unique. The squares are the entries from the 2012 quilt square contest Local organizations are invited ● The Landscape That We Change, Brunch with Ed- and many squares are made by women in the community. to submit material for ward Burtynsky—Sat. August 24, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 The quilting is done by the Nobleton United Church publication in the Community p.m. (brunch included) - Cost: $60, members $48— Quilters. Tickets for the quilt can be purchased at partici- Events and Community Clubs registration required. pating Kleinburg Merchants for $2.00 or 3 for $5.00. sections. Please include the ● En Plein Air with the Plein Air Society— Money raised will go towards the Kleinburg PS Library. name and phone number of a Sat. August 25, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.—fee included contact for follow up. Material with Gallery admission, free for members. Binder Twine Quilt Square Contest—Fabric will be edited to suit the bundles with information sheets are now available at the newsletter and cannot be Talks: Kleinburg Public Library for this year's Quilt Square Con- ● Rocking with the Rockies (part of Docent Talks) — returned. test. This year's fabric colours are pink and green and Sun. July 28, 11:30 a.m—fee included with Gallery participants have the option of including a piece of lace Do you have community news? admission, free for members. (provided) in their quilt square. The categories for this Let us know and, if space ● Analyze It! (part of Docent Talks—Sun. August 25, year's contest are; Pieced, Applique, Pieced & Applique or permits, we will include it. 11:30 a.m—fee included with Gallery admission, free A Little Bit of Lace. The date to return your square for for members. judging is, Saturday August 17th. The top four squares in Next Issue: September 2013 each category will receive a prize and will also be eligible Submission deadline: Family Sunday: for the annual Viewer's Choice awards on Festival Day. August 15th, 2013 භs ĞƌƟĐĂůŚĂůůĞŶŐĞ—Sun. August 11, 11:30 a.m to For information contact Norma Curtis (905) 893-1382. Email to: 4:00 p.m.—fee included with Gallery admission, free [email protected] for members. KLEINBURG NASHVILLE TENNIS CLUB ***Grand Re-Opening*** Saturday July 27, 2013, Rain Published by: KARA - Klein- Accessible Programs: burg and Area Ratepayers’ date: Sunday July 28, 2013. Bindertwine Park 1pm-4pm. Association Inc. භ^ƵŵŵĞƌƟŵĞŽǁ ŶD ĞŵŽƌLJ>ĂŶĞ;&ŽƌƉĞŽƉůĞ Round Robins, Kids Tennis Fair, Door prizes, Refreshments. living with Alzheimer’s)—Sat. July 20, 11:00 a.m to kleinburgnashvilletennis.com Follow us on facebook - 12:00 p.m.—Cost: $15, members $12. Attendants do kleinburgnashvilletennis and twitter @kleinburgtennis not pay—registration required.

Thank you to the 2013 Sponsors of The Spirit —*Indicates New Sponsor This Year KARA®, Kleinburg and Area Binder Twine Festival Committee, Advantage Physiotherapy*, Amado Salon*, Ambience*, Avenue Market Café, Avyln Gardens Restaurant*, Chartreuse Restaurant, Dolcini by Joseph, Dr. Marsha Lomis-Psychologist, Femme Inc.*, Green Apple Implant and General Den- tistry*, Hawthorne House, Jeff Wright Insurance Agency, Kalthoff Decorators, Kleinburg Nursery, Kleinburg Old Boys*, Kleinburg Pharmacy, McMichael Canadian Art Collection, RBC Royal Bank, The Doctor’s House*