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KLEINBURG&AREARATEPAYERS’ASSOCIATIONINC. KARA — community volunteers working on behalf of Kleinburg, Nashville, Purpleville & area residents www.KARA-inc.ca September 2013

Kleinburg Nashville Tennis Club Officially Re-Opens

Kleinburg Nashville Tennis Club officially launched its state-of-the-art tennis courts at its In this issue: official re-opening ceremony on Saturday July  TRIBUTE TO NORM 2 27, 2013. City of Vaughan Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua, Regional Councillor Deb Schulte, WATSON Local Councillor Marilyn Iafrate, Kleinburg and  BINDER TWINE FES- Area Ratepayers’ Association President Ken TIVAL Schwenger, Ontario Tennis Association Presi- dent Scott Fraser, Kleinburg Nashville Tennis  BINDER TWINE 3 Club Executive and Members were on-hand to STREET CLOSURES show their support of the re-launch of the  HOP ALK OCUS Kleinburg Tennis Courts. S T —F ON—GREEN APPLE “We are thrilled with the new courts, they are absolutely outstanding. Our members and the community DENTISTRY have been delighted by the quality of our courts and I know that they further build on the incredible ten-  TREES FOR KLEIN- nis spirit in our community,” said Chris Kedrzycki, KNTC Club Pro and long-time member of the Club. “We were extremely pleased and grateful for the support that we received from the entire community.” BURG

 COMMUNITY EVENTS The Kleinburg Tennis Club is especially excited by the collaborative efforts of the local Kleinburg and Area 4 Ratepayers’ Association and the City of Vaughan members of local Council to ensure that the Kleinburg AND CLUBS tennis courts became a reality for the community. Without the support of our Community Leaders, these courts would not have been a reality for the Club. For that, the KNTC Executive and Members are ex- tremely grateful to everyone involved.

“These new state-of-the-art tennis courts are a welcome addition to Bindertwine Park and the Kleinburg Nashville Tennis Club,” said Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua. “The City’s investment in the resurfacing and renovation of these tennis courts is an investment in our growing community. We take pride in being able to offer numerous opportunities for our residents to become active, knowing that recreation plays an important role in all our lives.”

"Our Association was keen to lend our support to KNTC in seeking the tennis court reconstruction a few years ago, and we are thrilled today to see the fantastic new courts ready to be used by the club and our community. We congratulate the tennis club for their lead- ership on this project, and thank the City for their investment in Kleinburg and Area," said Ken Schwenger, KARA President.

"Clubs like Kleinburg Nashville are the lifeblood of OTA's member club network across Ontario, and deserve every chance to remain vital and relevant to their community. We at the OTA are thrilled that the City’s contribution will ensure continued growth of tennis in their community for many years to come!" said Scott Fraser, President of Ontario Tennis Association.

To further brand a more local look and feel for the Club, the KNTC Executives have made a strategic decision to re-name the club in 2014 to KTC to reflect and promote the local community spirit. With the push on offering more creative tennis programming, branch- ing out to intercounty play throughout the region, the Club Executives believe that the name change will embrace and promote the local community experience. The SPIRIT www.KARA-Inc.ca

“Norm will be fine - And Much Obliged” A Tribute to the Late Norman Watson By Hilton Wilson hired by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture the Sunday morning following Binder Twine to where he spent 35 years as agricultural see Norm early, first on the job, with broom representative for Kent, Oxford, and Haldi- and shovel for the Sunday clean-up - a solitary man Counties and filling leadership roles in figure on a deserted, forlorn street starting the Toronto with the Farm Marketing Board, formidable task of stowing the litter of the day Extension Branch, Agricultural Representa- before. tive Branch, and Ontario Farm Assistance In all of this, Norm found time to be a great Program. His accomplishments in his word family man - husband to Olive, father to Ma- of work were many. rina (Wright), Norma (Curtis), Janet (Lawson), What makes Norm so special to Kleinburg, and Karen (Lonsway) where they lived on Pen- though, is the manner in which he embod- non Road since 1965. He was also the proud ied the spirit that has made Kleinburg the grandfather of five! unique place it is today. Norm was a vol- He travelled to many parts of the world: Scot- unteer’s volunteer. He participated in land, Ireland, Austria, Switzerland, Hong Kong, leadership roles as a volunteer with the South Korea, Singapore, Australia, and New Kleinburg Public School Home and School, Zealand. Wherever he went, though, he made the Kleinburg, Nobleton, Schomberg Ro- a point of attending weekly Rotary meetings of tary Club, Vaughan Library Board, The local chapters &attended many Rotary Inter- Kleinburg lost one of its premier citizens Kleinburg Binder Twine Festival (charter national Conventions. late in May, a person not only from Klein- member of the executive and treasurer for burg, but of Kleinburg. I wrote these same 25 years), Kleinburg United Church (as an Norm was a man you could count on: as a words just two years ago on these pages in elder, steward, and Sunday School friend, a volunteer, or neighbour - unassum- a tribute to Norm’s wife, Olive, but the teacher), the Ontario Bee Keepers Associa- ing, charitable, genuine, and generous. In re- sentiment holds equally true for Norm. tion, the Ontario Association of Agrolo- sponse to a well-deserved thank you or com- pliment his response would be, “Much Norman Oscar Watson is the official name gists, among others. obliged,” or “Bless you.” I had the privilege of but “Norm will be fine or just call me What a contribution he made to his com- working with Norm for many years on the Norm”, his words speak to the humble munity and communities in so many ways. Binder Twine Committee and on the Board at nature of this man. He was raised on a Norm was very visible in our village. One Kleinburg United Church. He was the epitome farm in Woodbridge, Lot 7, Concession 6, could see him walking the streets of Klein- of Christian love and charity - there wouldn’t where Blue Willow Public School now burg on his way to the post office or run- be an occasion of need or interest where he stands. Following his graduation from ning his booth at the Binder Twine Festival wouldn’t step in without fanfare of any kind. High School in Weston, he enrolled in On- near Jeremy’s, dressed like a country gen- tario Agricultural College in Guelph, On- tleman in straw hat and vest. It was a What a true gentleman, gentle man, and tario. Upon graduation in 1952 he was regular occurrence every September on friend! And what an enormous loss to all of us. 46th Annual Kleinburg and Area Binder Twine Festival — Saturday September 7, 2013 Mark your calendars for Sat. September food and activity areas...but we still need The Binder Twine quilt that is crafted from last 7th , 9am-6pm. We will be closing a por- more! Please contact Heather volun- year's winning quilt squares will be raffled - tion of Islington Ave, Nashville Rd, Steg- [email protected] ASAP if you are tickets will be on sale on festival day - look for man's Mill Rd and Kellam St. to bring you available to help. A great way to visit with the quilt booth on Islington Ave. Tickets are the 47th Annual BinderTwine Festival. friends and meet your neighbours - some $2 each or 3/$5. The quilt is a queen sized, group spots still available. Students get blue and green garden themed sampler. One Admission $8 adults, $6 seniors/youth credit for volunteer hours. . of a kind!! You can also help judge the quilt and $3 children OR FREE if you are a squares submitted. The winning squares will BinderTwine volunteer (you will have a We have amazing street and stage enter- make up the 2014 quilt. . 'host' badge to wear) or are dressed in tainment lined up, unique and talented pioneer/period costume. Please leave ALL artisans selling their crafts, a children's Kleinburg and area ladies ages 16-?. Don't pets at home! Service animals are of play/craft/entertainment area, Olde Tyme forget about the BinderTwine Queen con- course welcome. Activities, our famous Bacon on a Bun, corn test. Contact Nina 893-2734 or Ron 893- on the cob and sarsaparilla, as well as 1932 for more information. Great Cash Prizes! Thank you to the volunteers who have many other food and treat options. Pick up come forward to help in all the various your program at the admission gates. ...continued on page 3... Email us — [email protected] Volume17,No.7

Attention Residents of Kleinburg SHOP TALK— On Saturday, September 7, 2013 the annual Binder Twine Fes- A special feature on tival will be held on the streets of Kleinburg in the Village core. businesses in Kleinburg and Consequently, road closures will occur as follows: Nashville  Islington Ave from the north entrance to Kleinburg PS to FOCUS ON: John Street, from 8:00 AM through 6:00 PM Green Apple Dentistry  Nashville Road from the west side of the Doctorʼs House driveway to Islington Ave, from 8:00 AM through 6:00 PM Recently opened, Green Apple Dentistry is in the plaza at  Kellum Street from Islington Ave to Napier Street from Nashville Road and Hwy 27. Dr. Laichter and his team strive noon, Friday, Sept 6 through 6:00 PM Saturday, Sept 7. to create a “people first” atmosphere to make visiting their The map below shows other parking restrictions necessary for office an enjoyable experience. When you walk in and you the Festival to take place. Please note that these are the think you might be in the spa next door, you’ve come to the same provisions re: closures/parking restrictions as in the pre- right place. Waiting to greet you is local artwork, relaxing vious several years. If you have questions or concerns, please music, a beautiful salt-water fish tank, hot and cold drinks, contact Tim Arnott, Binder Twine Chair, at 905-893-0794. and even a massage chair! But Green Apple Dentistry isn’t just a pretty face, they are proud of the services they offer and their state-of-the-art equipment including:  an on-site laboratory,  a 3D X-Ray machine  Teeth in a Day implant system  Wisdom teeth  Gum surgery, and  a medical-grade cleaning system. Their office is run through a team approach to dentistry with an on-site anesthesiologist, hygienist, and Dr.Laichter. They treat patients of all ages, from two and up. You can find them at 110 Nashville road unit 4 (the plaza at the corner of Nashville Rd. and Hwy 27), a location they’ve chosen because they love the small town feel. Getting to serve the community truly is their passion and it’s obvious when you walk through the doors. If you are looking for a dentist, please call to book your tour of the office and an opportunity to meet the doctor, 905-893- 9227.

Trees for Kleinburg "The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now." Chinese Proverb Binder Twine Festival ...continued from page 2… Trees for Kleinburg invites stu- The newly crowned queen’s first queenly duty is on-stage at 6 dents to plant—Kleinburg Pub- pm—to choose the winner of the hand-made quilt! lic School and Montessori School of Kleinburg students will be planting on Friday Octo- Special thanks to our majors sponsors this year including Tim ber 18 at Kleinburg Forest North, a precursor of the main Horton’s, the Royal Bank, On Track Safety, and Sweet and event on Saturday, October 19. Look for more details of this Elegant as well as to the "Impressions" builder group for family event in the October issue of The Spirit. sponsoring the Victoria Day Fireworks. Complete list of spon- sors to follow in Community and Regional newspapers, on For more information, check the Trees for Kleinburg website our Website, and on Festival Day. at: http://yorkurbanist.wix.com/trees-for-kleinburg. Page 3 The SPIRIT www.KARA-Inc.ca M

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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—meets the third Wed of Kleinburg, ON, L0J 1C0 2209 to register for programs or visit mcmichael.com every month in the Library. New members welcome! The Exhibitions: library hosts a “Tea and Book Club” every Monday at 2:30. KARA® is a Registered ● You Are Here: Kim Dorland and the Return to Take 5—Want to join a great network of mothers in Trademark Painting—Oct 26—Jan 5 2014 your community? Need a recommendation for music les- ● Karine Giboulo’s Small Strange World(s)—Oct 12— sons, best camps, swimming lessons, or handyman repair? Email KARA at: Jan 26 2014 Planning a dinner and need a knock-them-dead recipe? [email protected] ● Ansel Adams: Masterworks—Until Sept 29 Take 5 is a wonderful group of women with various back- Get this newsletter via email on ● Edward Burtynsky: The Landscape That We grounds who meet weekly at the Klein House. Whether request: [email protected] Change —Until Sept 29 you are new to the neighbourhood or a long time resident Programs (visit mcmichael.com for details): who needs a moment to ...Take 5, weekly meetings in- The KARA Board generally ● NEW! Thursday Night Concerts—Thurs Sept 26, Oct clude babysitting services and refreshments as part of the meets on the third Thursday of 3, 10, 17, 24, 31—8:00 pm membership. This is an excellent opportunity for both you each month in Kline House, 8 ● Culture Days and Vaughan Open Door Days—Sat and your children to meet new friends or reacquaint your- Nashville Road, at 7:00 p.m. If Sept 28, Sun Sept 29, 11 am to 4 pm selves with old friends. For more information, contact you would like to attend, or ● Young at Art Carnival— Sun. Sept 8, 11 am to 4 pm Pina Gentile 416-580-6540 or Tracy Prce 416-602-5178. make a presentation, this can ● Art Encounter with Associate Curator Chris Finn— Kleinburg Bridge Club—The Kleinburg Bridge Club be arranged with the courtesy Sat. Sept 21, 11 am to 12:30 pm held its semi-annual awards luncheon on July 4 2013. of a request in advance. ● Art Venture Art Studio (10 classes)—Sat. Sept 21 There were five winners: 1st – Otello Titti; 2nd – Pat Local organizations are invited to Nov 30, 10 am to 12 pm (ages 5 to 12) OR Wed Atkinson; 3rd – Coreen Beesley; 4th – Lois Hughes; 5th – to submit material for Sept 25 to Nov 27, 4 to 6 pm (ages 8 to 12) Bill Moore. The results are based on the average of the publication in the Community ● a variety of classes—Painting Studio, Acrylic Land- players’ 15 best scores over the sixth month period. Con- scape Painting, Nature Photography, Art and Yoga— Events and Community Clubs gratulations to all the winners!!! The Kleinburg Bridge visit mcmichael.com for dates, times and details. sections. Please include the Club meets in the basement of the local library every name and phone number of a Thursday afternoon at 1:00. We’d love to have you join contact for follow up. Material 47th Annual Binder Twine Quilt—Tickets at us, either as a regular or as an occasional player. For more will be edited to suit the participating Kleinburg merchants and on Festival Day information, contact Ann Wood- [email protected]. newsletter and cannot be at the Quilt Booth -$2 or 3 for $5 -money raised goes Omega Lion’s Club—A new Omega Lions Club will returned. to Kleinburg PS Library. Quilt on display at Royal be forming in Kleinburg and its surrounding areas. The Bank or at bindertwine.ca. On Festival day, see the club focuses on creating a network of young leaders (18- Do you have community news? quilt at the Quilt Booth—also come for Quilting Demo 30 years of age) that are dedicated to serving the commu- Let us know and, if space from 10am - 12pm. Binder Twine Queen will perform nity. For more information, contact Julia Baldasarra at permits, we will include it. her first official duty and select quilt winner at Festi- [email protected] or at 416-999-3161. val close. Thank you for your support and good luck! Next Issue: October 2013 HVHTA Humber River Historical Walk Submission deadline: Binder Twine Quilt Square Contest— SATURDAY SEPT 21 2013, 9:30 to 12:30 pm. Join us for a September 15th, 2013 Thank you to those who entered a quilt square in the "walk & talk" that will explore little-known features and Email to: contest. 25 squares are ready to be judged—results recent improvements to our trail along the Humber River [email protected] will be in the October Spirit. Entries on display at the as it flows through historical downtown Bolton. Meet at Quilt Booth Festival Day, with winners in each cate- Published by: KARA - Klein- parking lot just north of downtown TD bank, at Ann & burg and Area Ratepayers’ gory posted. Thank you to the Kleinburg Merchants Sterne Sts. (from main intersection of Hwy 50 & King Rd in Association Inc. who donated. Participate in the Viewers' Choice downtown Bolton, go west on King Rd one block, turn Awards by selecting your favourite quilt square at our north onto Ann St. and travel one block to Sterne.) booth. Winners of each Quilt Square Category an- Hike Leader: Bill Wilson, long time Bolton resident, found- nounced on Main Stage prior to Queen Contest. ing member HVHTA, Past-President of Hike Ontario. 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*