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www.KARA-inc.ca September 2012 Why We Called Kleinburg Home….and Still Do! Over 15 years ago we were look- Twine trails running alongside the take an active role in the community. ing for the perfect community to Humber River offered plenty of op- There was a piece of Kleinburg miss- raise our 2 young children. portunities for hiking, cycling and ing while the school was being re- Both my husband and I felt exploring the forests. built. strongly that not only our immedi- The is a Binder Twine gives back in so ate family and friends were critical very strong personal childhood many ways but asks the community in forming the type of people our memory and it has become impor- for so little. Over the years the funds children were going to become but tant event for generations of chil- raised during the festival have finan- also the community we lived in dren since its rebirth in 1967. cially supported many of our com- played an equally important role in munity-based organizations, fami- creating that whole adult person. lies in need, our schools, post sec- Being very idealistic, we created ondary scholarships, Queen con- an extensive list to help us find the test winners, Victoria Day fire- perfect home and community. After works and the annual winter party. over a year of searching, we settled Has the community changed in Kleinburg and for so many rea- over the fifteen years that we have In this issue sons. lived here? There is no question We wanted an established com- that Kleinburg has prospered and  SEPT 8TH BINDER 2 munity with a healthy mix of ages. grown. Will this affect the small TWINE ROAD CLOSURES This undertaking involved many community built by a dynamic drives through multiple neighbour- group of volunteers? I hope it will  WHATS IMPORTANT TO hoods looking for not only neat be strengthened. YOU—WHAT YOU TOLD yards (empty nesters) but also As the community grows it is US! homes that showed signs of active While writing this editorial I have important for us to not lose sight of  KLEINBURG GOLF CLUB young imaginations (children who been trying to decide which items the strong foundation that was cre- enjoyed playing outside). of our idealistic list have withstood ated for us and the responsibility we LANDS UPDATE We felt the long time residents in the test of time. now have as residents to nurture this the community would provide all of We have been very fortunate to for our children and future genera-  KLEINBURG LIBRARIAN 3 us with an understanding of the enjoy the friendship of our tions. BOB BUCKIE RETIRES history but also the importance of neighbours, both young and older, -Submitted by Kleinburg resident, community. Growing families are who have taught all of us not only and volunteer Barb Wolff  SHOP TALK FOCUS important in maintaining the vitality about the importance of commu- ON: TORTINE ET of the neighbourhood. nity but so much more. The talents BINDER TWINE NEEDS YOU VANILLE It was also important that our of our long time residents are phe- Can you spare 2 hours next Sat. Sept.  KLEINBURG AND children attend a school that was nomenal to say the least. Their will- 8th? We still need volunteers to small enough that it embodied that ingness to volunteer and participate NASHVILLE AREA assist before, during and after the same strong sense of community in community organizations is sec- EVENTS SUPPORT event. We are in particular need of and also provided the students ond to none. They have built the SICK KIDS HOSPITAL ADULTS to help supervise younger many opportunities for personal solid foundation of the community volunteers. It’s a great family day! growth. Kleinburg Public School was that we have chosen to call home.  COMMUNITY EVENTS 4 Student volunteer hours available. a perfect match. Our schools and teachers have Email Today: AND CLUBS We wanted green space around nurtured and taught our children [email protected] us. The McMichael and Binder not only how learn but also how to The SPIRIT www.KARA-Inc.ca

BINDER TWINE STREET CLOSURES—SEPT 7/8th Attention Residents of Kleinburg and Nashville

On Saturday, September 8, 2012 the annual Binder Twine Festival will be held on the streets of Kleinburg in the village core. Consequently, road closures will occur as follows:  Islington Avenue from the north entrance to Kleinburg Public School to John Street, from 8:00 AM through 6:00 PM  Nashville Road from the west side of the Doctorʼs House driveway to Islington Avenue, from 8:00AM through 6:00 PM  Kellum Street from Islington Avenue to Napier Street from noon, Friday, September 7 through 6:00 PM Saturday, September 8th. The map shows other parking restrictions necessary for the Festival to take place. Please note that these are exactly the same provisions re closures/ parking restrictions as in the previous several years. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Tim Arnott, Binder Twine Chair, at 905-893-0794.

What’s Important to You— Here’s What You Told Us Last Month!

Well, we heard from a number of residents and there is no Moreover, the dual attraction of the Centre and the doubt that reducing traffic and curbing development is up- McMichael Gallery will help to boost Kleinburg as a destina- permost in their minds. Whether it’s traffic through the vil- tion which in turn will provide an incentive for City and local lage making crossing the road to buy a coffee a life- business to enhance the streetscape. threatening experience, the constant roar of bikes and trucks KARA will continue press the City and the region for phased causing a conversation to become a shouting match or the development, protection of the greenbelt, improvements to increasing time taken to simply go to and from work, traffic is the road network, including provision of safe pedestrian and an issue. cycling corridors and mitigation of consequences such as We also heard about improving the facilities, streetscape sound, but this will be a long process. As well, KARA will also and appearance of the village. The Pierre Berton Discovery urge to City to commit to the building of the Pierre Berton Centre is an important part of this as its creation will also Discovery Centre and the renovation of the Church. involve renovating the former United Church and provide a Email us at [email protected] if you have other issues that meeting place for the community. If the Centre does not go you would like KARA to pursue on your behalf. We’d like to ahead, plans for renovating the Church may be in jeopardy. hear from you. Development Progressing on Old Kleinburg Golf Course Servicing for the north end of Kleinburg Molise Estates, some changes will be made to make them more visible. There is formerly the Kleinburg Golf Course property, is nearing com- still some grading and sodding to do. Again the final top coat of pletion. Work on Stevenson Ave., Coldspring Road, and pavement will be done in 1 to 2 years. along Nashville Road is expected to be complete this fall. Registration of the final subdivision plans and servicing of the 69 The interior of the sewage pump station on Stevenson lots on the north end is expected to be complete in a Ave. is complete. Exterior finishing is progressing and is ex- month. Building permits can then begin, and construction of pected to be complete in October. The sewage pipes under homes could begin by the end of the year. A number of properties the river and up the hill into town are complete. Some ac- are available through Greenpark Homes' Kleinburg Heights devel- cess chambers on either side of the river, and at Stevenson/ opment. A number of others are available to individual custom Nashville have been installed. The sidewalk on the west side builders. Strict architectural controls are in place as well as condi- of Stevenson is well under way. We expect finishing work tions to have substantial completion of the exterior within 3 years (grading and sodding) on Nashville and Stevenson to begin of purchase. shortly. The final top coat of pavement will be laid in the fall There will be a few stone entry features in the new subdivi- of 2013 or the summer of 2014. sion. An extensive trail system is also being implemented to allow Reconfiguration of the intersection on Coldspring Road as access to the parkland and open space areas. well as construction of the sidewalk on Coldspring Road is Grading of the lands south of the ravine is also well under- nearly complete. There is now a four-way stop at the access way. Servicing of that property will be done over the winter with to the new subdivision. There have been a number of con- paving expected next year. cerns raised regarding the placement of the stop signs and Email us — [email protected] Volume 16, No. 8

Bob Buckie Retires SHOP TALK— from Kleinburg Library A special feature on businesses in On June 20th, Kleinburg and Nashville members of the FOCUS ON: Kleinburg Library Book Chat and Tortine & Vanille Kleinburg Library FRENCH PASTRIES IN KLEINBURG! Wow! How can we be Tea and Books so lucky? Kleinburg is now the home of a new French pastry plus friends joined shop – Tortine & Vanille, specializing in French macarons and together to say beautiful custom cakes. goodbye to Bob Located at 10489 Islington Avenue in a quaint pale green Buckie our librarian for several years. décor, the whimsical window already catches your eye! Bob has been a joy to have as a librarian. He has Partners Silvana Colosimo and Gabriella Caruso founded been both fun and helpful to both clubs and every- the company earlier this year and have already made a name one who came to the library. His sense of humour for themselves among the local residents for their innovative certainly added to the enjoyment of a visit to the pastries and fresh croissants imported from Paris, France. library. His knowledge and experience were always With their backgrounds in pastry and cake designing, this a helpful resource. duo is creating an atmosphere that mimics European flare. Members and friends brought baked goods, Silvana, pastry chef extraordinare, studied at the famous Le treats and refreshments to the party. This was our Cordon Bleu in Paris while Gabriella, being self-taught in pas- time to give back to Bob who always made sure our try, studied cakes at Bonnie Gordon college in Toronto. Cer- clubs had our needs and expectations met. tainly a combo of talent and creativity that will be admired To help Bob remember Kleinburg and all of us, and enjoyed. Valeria Mravyan, painted a scene of the chapel at Their delicious delights change daily and while Silvana fa- the Doctors House. Valeria is a very talented, local vours the maple walnut bignette, (very Canadiana) Gabriella artist and this painting of the chapel will certainly recommends the salted caramel or passionfruit macaron. be a treasured keepsake. Her paintings are on dis- Enjoy a cup of coffee, tea or a croissant sandwich as well. play in many local businesses and she will have an Open every day except Mondays and Tuesdays, you may exhibit at the McMichael Gallery in October. contact the shop at (905) 552-1119 or you may view their We wish Bob Buckie a very happy and enjoyable scrumptious cakes at www.tortineand vanille.com. retirement wherever that leads. We all hope that he will have a bit of time to visit us on occasion.

Two Local Kleinburg and Nashville Area Events Support Sick Kids!

Kleinburg Area Volunteer Firefighters/ Fire This past August we had a young local resi- and Rescue 7th Annual Car Wash took place on Sat- dent by the name of Claudia Nigro of We- urday July 7th at the Metro shopping plaza. The fire- stridge Dr., host a garage sale and donate all fighters raised $1500 over the course of the day of her proceeds to the Hospital for Sick Chil- under less than ideal dren. She and a group of friends and family weather conditions. raised $700.00 from selling regular items The generous dona- around the house, such as books, toys, tions continued even frames, etc. during the rainy spells. What is so amazing about this story is that The purpose of this her grandparents, Antonio and Barbara Adamo, also residents of Vaughan, annual event is to (along with her parents Ada and Joe Nigro), were all so proud of what their raise funds for Sick granddaughter was trying to accomplish, that they decided to match her Kids Foundation. Over $700.00 and double the donation which amounted to an incredible $1400.00 the course of its 7 year history, the firefighters have raised and donated to Sick Kids Hospital. raised $27,000 for the foundation. We found this story to be so inspirational that we hoped it would inspire A huge thank you goes out to the sponsors of the more of our young residents to participate in such fundraising efforts that event, McDonalds, Pizza Nova, Metro, Pizza Pizza, they believe in and are truly passionate about. Spreading the word, and hav- Macs and the many people who stopped to have ing the community come together can only equal successful fundraising for their car washed or drop a donation into the boot! worthy causes! Page 3 The SPIRIT www.KARA-Inc.ca M

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McMichael Canadian Art Collection Kleinburg and Area Community Events & Clubs Ratepayers’ Association Inc. PO Box 202 Gallery Open 10-5 p.m. Daily. Call 905-893-1121 x Will you be Kleinburg’s Crowning Glory? Kleinburg, ON, L0J 1C0 2209 to register for programs or visit Are you female and aged between 16 and eternity? Why not www.mcmichael.com for complete details. sign up for the Binder Twine Queen Contest at the main KARA® is a Registered Events/Programs: stage? On the day, you will display your pioneer, womanly Trademark Sat. Sept 9th 11– 4 p.m.—Young at Art Carnival— skills such as log sawing, nail driving, hog calling and cow milk-

Performances at 12:30 and 2:30 by folk music artist ing! And it is lots of fun!! The first prize for being the best Hank Fisher performer is $1500 !!!!! WOW !!!!! Second prize is $750, Email KARA at: third is $400 and the fourth prize is $200.All other entrants [email protected] Sat. Sept 15, 10-noon, Pottery Family Workshop with Get this newsletter via email on Cathy Gifford, $30, $24 members receive $50. Every contestant gets something !!! So, practice request: [email protected] Sat Sept 15, 10-noon and 1-3 p.m. Zentangle Work- your character's story and the womanly skills mentioned shop with Susan Stortini. $45, $36 members above and show up at the Binder Twine main stage at 4:30 pm The KARA Board generally Sun. Sept 16—Sunday Concert Series, 1:30 p.m., Taf- on Saturday, September 8th. See you there!! For more infor- meets on the third Thursday fanel Wind Ensemble mation please phone Ron Pearson@ 905.893.1932 or Nina of each month in Kline Saturdays at McMichael—Ages 5-12, Sept. 22-Dec. Szymanska @ 905.893.2734 House, 8 Nashville Road, at 1—10– noon, 10 classes, $210, $168 members 2012 Kleinburg Binder Twine Festival's Quilt 7:00 p.m. If you would like to Sat Sept 22—2:30-3:30 p.m., Double Take Curator- attend, or make a Square Contest Thank you to everyone who participated presentation, this can be Tour in this year's quilt square contest. This year's entries are cur- arranged with the courtesy Sun. Sept 23—The Signallers, An Art Encounter with rently being judged and winning quilt squares will be an- of a request in advance. Artist Elaine Goble. nounced in a future edition of the Spirit. Quilt square entries Sat/Sun Sept 29/30– 11 a.m.– 4 p.m , Culture Days will also be on display at this year's Binder Twine Festival at Local organizations are and Doors Open Vaughan—FREE ADMISSION the Quilt Booth. Visitors to the Quilt Booth will have an op- invited to submit material for portunity to see another amazing quilt square competition HVHTA—SEPTEMBER 22nd HIKE: COLD publication in the and vote for their favourites. This year's challenge to sew a Community Events and CREEK CONSERVATION AREA – Start 9:30 blue and green garden theme square brought out the creativ- Community Clubs sections. a.m. (2.5-3hours). A great opportunity to see where ity in many. All winning quilt squares will be announced Please include the name and the wild things are! Meet at Cold Creek CA. From King on the stage prior to the Queen Contest. phone number of a contact Rd, follow 11th con. North for 3.5k, look for sign. Park Kleinburg Book Chats - Kleinburg Book Chats meets for follow up. Material will be on road near gate. edited to suit the newsletter the third Wednesday of every month in the Library. All new and cannot be returned. Kleinburg Nashville Tennis Club fall ses- members welcome! The library hosts a “Tea and Book Club”

sions will start on Monday September 17th. every Monday at 2:30 p.m. Do you have community Tennis lessons will be offered every day from Monday Take 5– Ladies of Kleinburg meet every Wed. morning at news? Let us know and, if 9:30 a.m. at the Kline House over coffee and treats while chil- space permits, we will to Friday for children from 5-12 years of age. dren are looked after by caregivers. Meet new friends within include it. Children will be grouped based on their age/skill level and the classes will start at 6:00pm and 7:00pm and your historic community! For info, please contact: Pina Gen- tile @416-580-6540 or Tracy Prce @416-602-5178. Next Issue: October 2012 last for one hour. For info please contact Chris Kedrzy- Submission deadline: cki at [email protected] September 15th, 2012 Email to: 2012 Binder Twine Festival's Annual Raffle Quilt - Pink, Green & Cream 'Royal' Sampler [email protected] Tickets are still available for this year's queen size, Pink, Green & Cream Royal Sampler Quilt at the Kleinburg Royal

Published by: KARA - Klein- Bank and at participating Kleinburg Merchants. Tickets are $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00. Tickets can also be purchased burg and Area Ratepayers’ Festival Day at the Quilt Booth. This year's quilt has a Royal theme to help celebrate last year's crowing of the 40th Association Inc. Festival Queen. The raffle quilt was made with entries from last year's Quilt Square Contest and is hand quilted by the Nobleton United Church Quilters. Don't miss your opportunity to win one of the Festival's unique treasurers. Thank you for your support as money raised from ticket sales will be used for community projects. For more information please contact Norma Curtis (905-893-1382).

Thank you to the 2012 Sponsors of The Spirit: KARA®, Kleinburg and Area Binder Twine Festival Committee, Avenue Market Café, Chartreuse Restaurant, Dolcini by Joseph, Dr. Marsha Lomis-Psychologist, Hawthorne House, Jeff Wright Insurance Agency, Kalthoff Decorators, Kleinburg Barber Shop, Kleinburg Nursery, Kleinburg Pharmacy, McMichael Canadian Art Collection, Royal Bank Financial Group, The Doctor’s House.