The SPIRIT Newsletter - April 2016
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Notice of KARA's 40th Annual General Meeting

Wednesday, May 4th, Kleinburg Public School Gym - doors open 6:30pm, meeting begins 7:00pm

The agenda will include:

Developments under construction
Proposed developments and KARA response
A Vision for Kleinburg

All KARA members and Kleinburg, Nashville and Area residents within our boundaries, are invited to attend KARA’s 2015 Annual General Meeting. Your support makes all the difference. We accept new members at the meeting, however, in order to vote at the AGM, an individual must become a KARA member at least 7 days in advance of the AGM.

At the AGM, KARA members will be asked to vote on a new mission statement for KARA as follows:

To advance and represent the interests of the residents of Kleinburg, Nashville and area, while protecting the unique character of our communities and actively pursuing adherence to the City of Vaughan’s official plans.

Please bring photo ID for registration.

KARA's 2016 Nominating Committee Report

The Nominating Committee presents the following five nominees to stand for election as KARA Directors with a three-year term, at the upcoming Annual General Meeting of KARA to be held on May 4^th 2016.

Kathryn Angus
Donna Rotondo
Mark Inglis
Bob Klein
Ken Nieuwhof

To replace vacancies left by retiring directors, the Committee also presents the following nominees to stand for election as a KARA Director.

Frank Abreu
John Cutler
Brenda Hill
Jeff Reeves

The Nominating Committee wishes to thank directors: Mary Anne Arthur, Jerry Celenza, Iain Craig, Guido DiFranco, Mirella Iacovelli, Albert LaRocca, Lily Polemidiotis, Ray Venditti, and Marie Louise Wcislo.

Development Corner

Development proposed for old gas station lot -> 10422 & 10432 Islington

There has been a development application submitted to the city for a proposed development on the old gas station property just north of the old United Church on the west side of Islington Avenue. The proposed development is for a 3 storey, multi-unit mixed-use building (16 commercial and 13 residential units) with underground parking. A good portion of the commercial space would be used by a dance studio. The building is significantly larger than what is on the property now - it basically fills the lot at street level and replaces the old vicar’s house below with a parking lot. It is not in keeping with the Official Plan.

Community Meeting - Tues April 12, 7pm at Kleinburg Public Library

Re: proposed development on Stegman’s Mill

As a result of the level of public concern raised at the Feb 2 Public Meeting over the proposed development on Stegman’s Mill, Councillor Iafrate has organized a community meeting with the applicant, representatives of the KARA residents, appropriate City staff and Regional Councillors to address the issues raised. If you are concerned about this development, please take the time to attend this meeting. This is our last opportunity to affect what happens.

Community Meeting - Tues April 19, 7pm at City Hall

Re: Official Plan Amendment to deal with multiple units replacing single family dwellings in residential areas

City of Vaughan Policy Planning staff and Urban Strategies Inc. will be hosting a Public Meeting for Ward 1 regarding the Community Area Policy Review for Low-Rise Residential Designations. The proposed policy review will focus on issues such as compatibility of proposed infill development in existing Community Areas designated Low-Rise Residential by the Vaughan Official Plan 2010. Examples of infill development include proposals to replace small homes with larger ones on the same lot or assemble lands to build multi-unit developments. Your feedback on the policy recommendations and urban design guidelines is needed for staff to complete its report for the Fall of 2016.

Additional info can be found at: vaughan.ca/projects/policy_planning_projects/Pages/Low-Rise-Residential-Designations.aspx

Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) Reform Petition

Official Plan amendments or Zoning By-law changes are decided by Municipal Council. However, planning decisions may be appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB), an unelected, appointed body that is not accountable to the residents. Therefore, residents and politicians are calling on the province to take action to review the powers and process of the OMB to ensure that OMB is respectful of municipal planning policies and local decision making and complies with Provincial Policy.

Go to gopetition.com/petitions/omb-reform1.html to sign the online OMB Reform petition.

Kleinburg Leo's receive Excellence Award

The Kleinburg Leo Club has been awarded the LEO Club Excellence Award by Lions Clubs International in recognition of the club’s commitment to outstanding achievement in the areas of humanitarian service, fundraising, leadership, public relations and club administration. The award represents the highest distinction a LEO Club can achieve and is a reflection of their volunteer work for 2014-2015.

The Kleinburg Leos are always welcoming new members into the club. If you are interested, contact Maddalena Vani at 647-234-1843 or vani.maddalena@gmail.com. Prospective members are also able to visit the Kleinburg LEO Club at Pierre Burton Library on April 14 from 11:30am to 4:00pm at the student volunteer fair to learn more about club initiatives and opportunities.

For more info - Twitter (@kleinburgleos), Instagram (Kleinburgleos), and Facebook (Kleinburg Leo Club).

Kleinburg Old Boys' Plant Sale & BBQ

Saturday May 14, 9 am - 1 pm, Kline House

Onsite gardening advisors, perennials from some of the best gardens in Kleinburg and so much more!

If you have perennials you would like to split, we would welcome your donation early Saturday morning. All proceeds go to the Kleinburg Old Boys in support of the Kleinburg/Nashville Historical Collection at the Kline House – open weekends from Victoria Day weekend through Thanksgiving.

Canadian Federation of University Women

Spring Dinner - Tuesday April 19, 5:30 pm - Da Vinci Banquet Hall

The Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) is a national non-profit, non-partisan, women’s equality promoting organization of almost 10,000 women graduates in 120 clubs across Canada. CFUW has special consultative status at the United Nations (in particular at the UN Commission on the Status of Women), with a seat on the Education Committee of the Canadian Commission to UNESCO.

The CFUW Vaughan club offers members the opportunity to meet other women in the community, support education initiatives, and enjoy and learn from interesting guest speakers at monthly meetings. Members of the club attend the Ontario Council Standing Committees, Regional Gatherings and provincial and national AGM.

CFUW Vaughan would like to invite you to their Spring Dinner to be held on Tues April 19, 5:30 pm at the Da Vinci Banquet Hall on Hwy 7. The speaker is Dr. John Steckley - his talk will be on Aboriginal Languages. The cost is $50/person, a portion of which goes to the CFUW Vaughan Education Fund which supports 4 projects annually:

two secondary school scholarships of $500.00 each;
‘Children's Book Week' at the Vaughan Libraries;
hosting the Vaughan-Richmond Hill 'Battle of the Books' for students in grades 4 to 6; and
'Hands of Joy', a charity started by former Kleinburg resident Lou Ann Young, to sponsor South African students to attend high school.

For more info, please visit cfuwvaughan.yolasite.com or for tickets, contact Joan at (905) 893-8081 or Marlene at (905) 832-1014.

Water Usage by Kleinburg Residents

Did you know Kleinburg residents are among the highest water users in York Region?

Water once a week to encourage deep, strong root growth and ensure your lawn can better cope with the hot, dry weather of summer only if there hasn't been a significant amount of rainfall
Water your grass in the early morning when the sun is lowest; watering while the sun is low ensures water gets to the roots instead of evaporating
Avoid evening or overnight watering as this creates cool, moist conditions which can lead to problems with disease and insects

Exhibitions:

For Every Season—Oct 24 2015 to May 9 2016
A Foundation for Fifty Years: McMichael Masterworks—Nov 18, 2015 to December 2016
On Paper—Feb 6 to May 1, 2016
Reframing Canadian Art—Mar 5 to Dec 2016
Field Trip: Sarah Anne Johnson—Mar 5 to June 5, 2016

ArtVenture Children’s Art Classes:
(All classes are Saturdays - April 9 to June 4, 10 am to 12 pm - no class on May 21)

Art Explorers Beginners—Ages 5-7
Art Apprentices Int/Adv—Ages 8-12
Teen Studio—Ages 13-15

Adult Lectures:

Gallery Talk: Sanavik’s Story with Sheila Butler
Stories Between Two Solitudes with Chris Finn
Matinee Francophone with Maria Chapdelaine

…see website for dates and times

Adult Art Classes and Studios:

Master Class: Contemporary Landscape Painting with John Leonard
Master Class: Colour Exploration, Watercolour Paintingwith David McEown
Painting Studio, Int/Adv Class with Andrew Cheddie Sookrah

…see website for dates and times

To register for programs, call 905.893.1121 ext 2209 or visit mcmichael.com for gallery hours and more info on exhibitions and programs.

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 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.

Kleinburg Bridge Club— Club meets Thurs afternoons at 1 pm in Kleinburg Library. On Mon afternoons we play Euchre and Mahjong starting a 1 pm in the library. Anyone interested in learning Euchre or Mahjong is welcome to join. Call Margaret (905-552-5464) for Mahjong or Coreen (905-893-1593) for Euchre. We will hold our 2nd Annual Bridge Tournament on May 14 at 10 am in the library. To register call Coreen (905-893-1593) or Ann (905-880-0251). Please register (with a partner) early as we have limited space available.

Kleinburg Tennis Club - Online Registration available March 15, 2016. Early bird deadline ends April 30, 2016. There will be no mailers this year for registration. Please visit kleinburgtennis.com for more information and registration form.

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.

Good news about your local greenspace! Come to our AGM and hear Adam Dembe from the TRCA explain the details. Refreshments provided. Everyone is welcome including non-members! Join us if you are interested in hiking or trail making or just want to know more about your countryside. Location/time: Cornerstone Church at Nashville Rd. & Hwy 27 @ 7:00 pm on Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Apr 23 - Palgrave to Bolton Hike (8 or 15.5 kms hike, 2.5 or 5 hrs - 9:30 am start)

Canadian Federation of University Women - The next meeting will be the Spring Dinner on Tue Apr 19, 5:30pm at Da Vinci Banquet Hall on Hwy #7. For more information, see article on page 2 or go to cfuwvaughan.yolasite.com or email Kathy at cfuw.vaughan1@gmail.com.

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).

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The KARA Board generally meets on the third Thursday of each month in Kline House, 8 Nashville Road, at 7:00 p.m. If you would like to attend, or make a presentation, this can be arranged with the courtesy of a request in advance to KARA@kara-inc.ca. Local organizations are invited to submit material for publication in the Community Events and Community Clubs sections. Please include the name and phone number of a contact for follow up. Material will be edited to suit the newsletter and cannot be returned. Do you have community news? Let us know and, if space permits, we will include it. Next Issue: May 2016. Submission deadline: April 15, 2016

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