The SPIRIT Newsletter - Aug/Sept 2016
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Two Important Development Issues you have the opportunity on which to comment:

1. Stegman's Mill Development Proposal

The revision of the proposal for 357, 365 and 375 Stegman’s Mill Road has been submitted to the City. It was supposed to address the concerns expressed by the community at the Public Hearing in February and at the subsequent community meeting. Both meetings were well-attended and clear in their concern with respect to this and other coming developments.

Unfortunately, there has been very little change and this proposal still has major deviations from the Vaughan Official Plan, the Kleinburg Area Specific Plan (as approved by the OMB Dec 2, 2013), the City of Vaughan “Where and How to Grow Report”, and the Kleinburg Heritage Conservation District Plan.

KARA has submitted comments to the planning department. We are asking you once again to express your concern to our City Councillors by emailing them - council@vaughan.ca. It is important to keep up our pressure on this development as it is the first in a long line. It will set a precedent.

2. Resolution on impacts of Development in Kleinburg Core

Because there are multiple development applications coming forward in a short time period that could change the current character and landscape of the Kleinburg core, our local councillor, Marilyn Iafrate, is putting forward to Council, a recommendation that any new development proposals for the Kleinburg core must be accompanied by urban design, transportation and servicing studies which take into account potential impacts, including servicing and traffic constraints in association with other proposed and planned developments in the area.

Please come out to the City of Vaughan Council Chambers, 2141 Major Mackenzie Drive, on Wednesday Sept 7, 1 pm to show your support at the Committee of the Whole Meeting and/or submit your comments to the city clerk via email - clerks@vaughan.ca. Indicate your support for Marilyn Iafrate’s resolution on Development Review in the Kleinburg Core.

Development Corner

Pressure from Province to increase intensification

The province is working on a proposal that could increase intensification targets so that at least 60% of all new residential development will have to be built in already established communities. The current target is 40% and earlier this year, York Region Councillors rejected a proposal from planning staff to increase that target to 45%. They felt it would go too far in changing the Region’s traditional housing landscape. If this goes through, it will effect a fundamental change in our communities – our children will be living in high rises.

Pierre Berton Heritage Centre

The Pierre Berton Heritage Centre will be located at the former Kleinburg United Church which will be renovated for community use. It will have a permanent wall exhibit that will offer visitors an engaging, interactive experience of our national story, driven and inspired by the work of one of Canada’s preeminent authors and media pioneers.

Please join us for a public information session to learn more about the plans for the Pierre Berton Heritage Centre, the renovations to the former Kleinburg United Church and the proposed community space.

Date & Time: Sept. 28 at 7 p.m.
Location: Kleinburg Public School
Please visit vaughan.ca/pierreberton to learn more.

Traffic Corner

What is happening in our area

A reminder again that there will be closures on Teston Road and Stegman’s Mill Road, from Ravendale Court to Pine Valley Drive, for a five (5) month period ending in November.

The design for the section of Major Mackenzie from Hwy 27 to Pine Valley is nearly complete. There appear to be minimal changes to the entrance to Kleinburg (the entrance will be addressed by the Streetscape Project). The roadway will be increasing to 6 lanes - however all widening appears to be on the south side of the current road.

The City is conducting a review to improve parking opportunities for the Kleinburg village core, and is assessing the removal of the No Parking area on the east side of Islington Avenue. The existing No Parking zone extends from south of John Street to south of Treelawn Boulevard on the east side of Islington Avenue. This No Parking zone has been in place since prior to 1996.

On Saturday, September 10, 2016 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 8:00 PM
Nashville Road from the west side of the Doctorʼs House driveway to Islington Avenue, from 8:00 AM through 8:00 PM
Kellam Street from Islington Avenue to Napier Street from noon, Friday, September 9 through 8:00 PM Saturday, September 10.

The map below illustrates other parking restrictions necessary for the Festival to take place. Please note that these are 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.

Binder Twine Children's Parade

Saturday September 10 - 10:40 am, North Gate

The Binder Twine Committee invites any and all participants to join our Children’s Parade - young, old, walking, on bicycles, decorated floats or wagons. Dress yourself as a pioneer, or just come as you are and participate!

The Parade starts at the north gates of the festival (beside Kline House on Islington Ave.) If you would like to participate, please arrive by 10:15 am – just show up, no prior registration is required.

Binder Twine needs Volunteers

Saturday September 10

It will take hundreds of volunteers, both adults and students, to put on this Festival. Volunteer shifts can be as short as 2 hours so you don’t have to give up your entire festival day.

Adults– this is a chance to meet your neighbours and have a fun and exciting day while helping showcase your community. Students– you will earn Community Service/Volunteer Hour credits for your participation.

Volunteer areas: Thurs & Fri aft/evening set-up, festival areas on Saturday (Admission Gates, Bacon on a Bun booths, Kleinburger booth, Sarsaparilla booth, Children's Area, Olde Tyme Activity Area, Parking/Traffic control) and Sunday morning cleanup.

To book your shift - bindertwine.volunteers@gmail.com.

Binder Twine Quilt

Tickets for this year’s raffle quilt are $2.00 or 3 for $5.00 and are available for purchase at Kleinburg RBC, Kleinburg Pharmacy & Hawthorne House. Money raised will go towards the Kleinburg Public School Library Visiting Author program.

Fabric bundles with information sheets for this year's Quilt Square Contest are available at the Kleinburg Public Library (Main Desk). For more information contact Norma Curtis (905) 893-1382.

Binder Twine's 50th Anniversary Celebrations

We're still looking for your great Binder Twine photos and photos of any Binder Twine memorabilia. Send your entries to 2016BT50@gmail.com. A special thank you to Vaughan Public Libraries for their support of Binder Twine's 50th and displaying the 'Now & Then' collection of photos, memorabilia and articles at seven libraries this summer. Currently displays are at Woodbridge, Pierre Berton and Kleinburg libraries. Drop by and check them out.  

2016 Binder Twine Trivia Contest - Festival Queens - Thinking of entering this year's Queen Contest?

What year was the first Queen Contest? 
How many pairs of mother-daughter queens are there? 
Name four of the pioneer womanly skills of the queen contest? 
How many Binder Twine Queens have been crowned? 
Traditionally, what is the name of the cow who attends the queen contest?

Answers from last issue - Interesting Facts 1. 100 years, 2. Apple Pie Bee, 3. Binder Twine Dolls, 4. Watermelon Seed Spitting, 5. Jim Carrey.

Exhibitions:

50/50/50 Exhibition Program— to Jan 8 2017
A Foundation for Fifty Years: McMichael Masterworks—Nov 18, 2015 to December 2016
Reframing Canadian Art—Mar 5 to Dec 2016

ArtVenture Children’s Art Classes:—Saturdays, September 17 to November 12, 10 am to 12 pm (no class on October 8)

Art Explorers Beginners, Ages 5-7
Art Apprentices Intermediate/Advanced, Ages 8-12
Teen Studio, Ages 13-15

Adult Lectures:

Difficult Women —Sunday Sept 11, 2:30 pm

Adult Art Classes & Studios:

Non-Objective Painting—Sat Sept 10 to Sun Sept 11, 10 am to 4:30 pm.
Beginner’s Creative Explorations with the iPhone—Saturdays, Sept 17 to Oct 29, 1 to 3 pm

Family & Special Programming:

Thurs Night Lates—July to Oct, gallery open to 10 pm every Thurs. with pop-up programming.
Best. Field Trip. Ever.— Sept 4&15, Oct 20 - pop-up programming, hikes
McMichael Concert Series—September 18: Jack Bush: Musical Interpretation—November 20: From the Roaring 20s to Benny Goodman

For information on additional programs, visit mcmichael.com.

Take 5—For over 45 years, Kleinburg moms have met on Wed mornings to share a cup of coffee and have a chat with others from the area. Please join us for a relaxing break at the Kline House. Babysitting provided for children. For more information, call Megan O’Connor at 705-427-2559 or megangilbert@yahoo.com .

Kleinburg Bridge Club— Kleinburg Bridge Club meets on Thursday afternoons at 1 p.m. in the Kleinburg Public Library New members are welcome. Call Coreen Beesley at 905-893-1593 or Ann Wood at 905-880-0251. We also play Mahjong on Monday afternoons starting at 1 p.m. at the library. Anyone interested in learning how to play Mahjong call Coreen or Ann and the #’s listed.

Rotary Club of Kleinburg, Nobleton, Schomberg - The Club meets Wed at 6:30 pm at Longchamps Pub. Interested members of the community are always welcome and new members are even more welcome. For more info - Roy Vokes, President - rotary@agorafinancial.ca or 905-558-3070 (B).

Kleinburg Tennis Club - Upcoming Tournaments and Events - Mixed Doubles Tournament: Sun Sep 11 (KTC OR NTC membership required); Mens Singles Tournament: Sat Sep 17 (no membership required); Co-Ed Singles Ladder (no membership required). Visit our kleinburgtennis.com under schedule/ladder for more information. Fri night drop in mixed RR 7-9pm, Come out and meet some tennis enthusiasts, For more information contact Phu-My: :president@kleinburgtennis.com

Humber Valley Heritage Trail Association - Members of the HVHTA lead hikes through natural forests and meadowlands in and around Kleinburg and Area. For more info about each hike see our website at hvhta.ca or email us at hvhtak@gmail.com.

Sept 25 - Autumn Walk in Happy Valley Forest (2 to 3 hrs, 5 km - 9:30 am start)

Oct 16 - Boyd to Bindertwine Fall Colours Hike (3.5 hrs, 8 kms - 9 am start)

Kleinburg Leo Club - The Club is recruiting members 18-30 years old who are committed to serving the community! To join, email kyarecruitment@outlook.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram @kleinburgleos.

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Thank you to the 2016 Sponsors of The Spirit :

Kleinburg Binder Twine Festival
Advantage Physiotherapy
Avenue Cibi e Vini
Avlyn Gardens Ristorante
Chartreuse Restaurant
Dr. Marsha Lomis - Psychologist
Femme Inc.
Green Apple Dental Centre
Hawthorne House
Kleinburg Barber Shop
Kleinburg Family Health Centre
Kleinburg Pharmacy
RBC Royal Bank
Select Drywall & Acoustics Inc.
The Doctor’s House

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