The SPIRIT www.KARA-Inc.ca

www.KARA-inc.ca November 2013

K L E I N B U R G & A R E A R A T E P A Y E R S ’ A S S O C I A T I O N I N C .

KARA — community volunteers working on behalf of Kleinburg, Nashville, Purpleville & area residents

In this issue: • CAN  WE  SAVE  OUR  SPIRIT?  

• THE  VALUE  OF  THE  SPIRIT  

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• DR.  KARYN  GORDON  

@KPS  

• BIA  CHRISTMAS  TREE  LIGHTING  

• KARA  FOOD  DRIVE  

• CONGRATULATIONS  DOLCINI  !!!  

• COLORADO  BLUE  SPRUCE  MEMORIAL  TREE  

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• TAKE  5  HOSTS  40TH  

ANNIVERSARY  

• COMMUNITY  EVENTS  AND  

CLUBS  

 

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Fee l the Spiri t , Be th e Spirit  

You are invited to a cocktail fundraiser in support of

The Spirit

Join  with  friends  for  cocktails  and  appetizers.    Share  conversation  and  the  spirit  of  the  holiday  season.      And,  help  us  raise  money  to  enable  the  printing  and  distribution  of  The  Spirit  for  another  year.  

When:       Monday  December  2nd,  7:00  to  9:00  pm      Where:   Avenue  Cibi  e  Vini,  Kleinburg  Cost:             $75  per  person  For  Tickets:          call  Anna  905-­‐893-­‐3539  or  Mary  Anne  905-­‐893-­‐8398  

If  you  can’t  make  it,  please  consider  mailing  a  donation  to  KARA  in  support  of  The  Spirit  P.O.  Box  202,  Kleinburg  L0J  1C0    (Corporate  receipts  available)  

Can We Save Our Spirit? From your editors… Anna  Bortolus  and  Mary  Anne  Arthur  

As  many  of  you  know,  over  the  past  2  years,  Binder  Twine,  our  major  sponsor  of  The  Spirit  has  been  unable  to  fund  our  printed  newsletter   due   to   their   weather-­‐related   financial   setbacks.     Thanks   to   the   generosity   of   our   local   sponsors   –   highlighted   each  month   on   our   back   page,   we   have   been   able   to   offset   costs   in   2012   and   2013   considerably.     However,   our   current   financial  situation  for  The  Spirit  is  dire.    We  barely  covered  the  costs  of  this  current  edition.    Printing  and  then  distribution  via  Canada  Post  each  month  isn’t  cheap  –  It  costs  about  $650  per  month  for  1500  copies  to  make  it  into  our  mailboxes.  This  got  your  editors  thinking…What  is  The  Spirit  about  and  why  do  we  do  it,  anyway?  

Anna:    The  Spirit  is  a  reflection  of,  and  extension  of,  and  a  reaching  out  to  our  community.    I  was  asked  last  month  what  I  thought  the  purpose  of  our  newsletter  was,  and  settled  on   ‘It’s  about  building  community”.     It   is  about  telling  our   village  stories,  reaching  out  to  everyone,  informing  and   inspiring  action,  encouraging  discussion,  celebrating  shared  and  personal  successes,   facing  challenges  and  exploring   ideas  -­‐  TOGETHER.     It   isn’t  something  easily  or  effectively  done  with  electronic  communication  (although  we’re  working  on  offering  options!).    That’s  why  it   is  so  critical  that  the  printed  publication  of  The  Spirit  continue.      

And  why  do   I  do   it   each  month?     It’s   a   simple   answer.   It   is   a   labour  of   love.   Love   for  my  home,   Kleinburg.     Love   for  my  cherished  friends,  new  and  old,  here.    Love  for  our  community  and  the  threads  (dare  I  say,  Twine!)  that  hold  us  all    

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The SPIRIT www.KARA-Inc.ca

together.    Love  for  the  safe  nurturing  community  where  my  children  grew  up.    Love  for  Kleinburg  Public  School  and  the  staff,  students  and  parents  who  shaped  my  kids’   lives.    Love  for  my  fellow  KARA  Board  members  (and  other  community  volunteers)  who  work  so  hard  every  month  to  make  our  community  better.      Love   for  our  precious   green   spaces   and   for   the  beauty  of   Canada   that  McMichael  embodies.     Love   for  our  world-­‐class  restaurants,  shops  and  services  which  count  me  as  an  appreciative  customer.    Love  for  our  quality  of  life  in  this  heritage  village–  hard  to  beat,  even  in  Canada.  

Mary  Anne:    I  am  honoured  to  be  a  part  of  putting  together  The  Spirit.    I  have  lived  in  Kleinburg  for  15  years  and  I  think  we  have  something  unique  here.    We  have  a  community  spirit   that  is  hard  to  find  in  the  GTA,  and  I   love  being  a  part  of  spreading  that  spirit.    I  recently  joined  KARA  as  a  volunteer  director  to  give  back  to  my  community.    The  goals  that  KARA  strives   for   in   publishing  The   Spirit  are   to   share   stories   about   the   individuals,   groups   and   businesses   that   make   up Kleinburg,  Nashville,  and  Area,  and  to  keep  us  all  informed  about  what  is  going  on  in  our  area  and  what  KARA  is  doing  to  try   to   help   preserve   the   unique   characteristics   of   our   home.    The   Spirit  brings   us   together   and   helps   us   celebrate   our  community.      

The   Spirit   needs  OUR  SPIRIT.       Please   join  us   at    Fe el th e Spi rit , Be the Sp irit   Have   a  drink   and   some   appetizers  with  friends.    Share  conversation  and  the  spirit  of  the  season.    And,  help  us  save  The  Spirit.        

When:       Monday  December  2nd,  7:00  to  9:00  pm      Where:   Avenue  Cibi  e  Vini,  Kleinburg      Cost:             $75  per  person  For  Tickets:       call  Anna  905-­‐893-­‐3539  or  Mary  Anne  905-­‐893-­‐8398    

If  you  can’t  make  it,  please  consider  mailing  a  donation  to  KARA  in  support  of  The  Spirit  -­‐  P.O.  Box  202,  Kleinburg  L0J  1C0  (corporate  receipts  available).  

Can We Save Our Spirit? …Continued  from  page  1

The Value of The Spirit – Our Readers Tell Us!

“We   have   thoroughly   enjoyed  The   Spirit.    It   has   kept  us   in   touch  with  our   very   unique   community,  Kleinburg.    Reading  through  The  Spirit  reveals  the  faces  of  our  neighbours,  news  from  where  we  live,  and  connects  us  to  the  events  or  changes  taking  place  in  our  community.  “    Linda  and  Buddy  Borg  

“The   Spirit   is   insightful   and   current   information   about   our   neighbourhood   and   community.   It   is  important  to  all  of  us  in  the  Kleinburg  community.”    Joanne  Latobesi  

“The  Spirit  newsletter   is   just  one  of  the   special   things   that  make  our   tight  knit  community  a   special  place   to   live   and   raise   a   family   in.  We   really   enjoy   the   regular   updates   on   what   is   going   on   in   our  community!”    The  Paura  Family    

“We  appreciate  the  work  that  KARA  does  for  our  community  &  The  Spirit  is  an  effective  way  to  stay  informed.”      Mary  &  John  Sagat  

“The  Spirit   is  our   thread  and   link   to  our   community...it   keeps  us   informed,   inspired  and  keeps  us   in   touch  with  all   the  goodness  Kleinburg  has  to  offer.”    Frank  Mazzuca  

“Every  month  I  look  forward  to  receiving  the  monthly  Spirit!  Life  is  too  busy!    This  publication  allows  us  to  keep  in  touch  and  keeps  us  in  the  loop  with  current  activities  happening  within  the  neighbourhood.”    Joanne  Cerasuolo  

“The   Spirit  keeps   us   connected   to   this   wonderful  community   in   which   we   have   lived   for   the   past   18   years.  We   are  informed   of  Community  Events  and  Clubs  as  well  as  Community  businesses  and  members  who  inspire  us.!  It  is  a  newsletter  that  we  always  look  forward  to  receiving  and  reading.”    Mary  and  Paul  Duria  

“It's  like  a  little  yellow  newspaper  that  gives  me  a  connection  with  my  community  and  with  my  neighbours.  If  the  issue  is  important  -­‐  if  it's  relevant  to  Kleinburg  -­‐  I  know  The  Spirit  will  let  me  know  about  it.  And  if  it's  fun  and  entertaining,  I  know  The  Spirit  will  let  me  know  about  that  too.”      Morena  Pizzimenti  

“Not  only  does  The  Spirit   inform  Kleinburg  residents  about  what   is  happening   in  our  town,  but   it  also  gives  us  the  opportunity  to  inform  others  about  our  volunteer  work.”    Laura  and  Ron  Pearson  

“The  Spirit  has  always  lived  up  to  its  name.  It  provides  an  opportunity  for  the  entire  community  to  keep  in  touch  and  let  everyone  know  about  people,  issues,  events,  and  activities  that  matter  to  us  all.  It  provides  a  unique  opportunity  to  read  more  about  who's  behind  our  business  community  and  those  who  make  a  difference  in  our  Village.    I  always  enjoy  reading  The  Spirit.”    Tim  Arnott  

The  Spirit  

Em ai l us — kara@kara- inc .ca Volume 17, No. 9

Dr. Karyn Gordon @ KPS gym

Wed. Nov. 20, 7pm Dr.   Karyn   is   one   of   North   America’s  leading  relationship  /  parenting  experts,  a   best-­‐selling   author,   a   media  personality,   motivational   speaker   and   founder   of   dk  Leadership.  

 

You  are  invited  to  hear  her  speak  on  Wed.    Nov.  20  at  7pm  in  the   KPS   gym.   When   we   live   in   a   culture   of   immediate  gratification   that   is   ‘all   about   me’   –   and   with   Generation   Y  being  the  richest  in  history,  how  can  parents  effectively  teach  an   attitude   of   gratitude   and   empathy   for   others?   Research  tells   us   that   empathy   is   a   cornerstone   of   EQ   (Emotional  Intelligence),  which  is  essential  for  a  child’s  overall  happiness  as  well  as  for future  career  opportunities.  In  this  keynote,  Dr.  Karyn  teaches  10  simple things  parents  can  do  starting  today  to   develop   empathy   and   gratitude   in   their   children   and  teens!  Please   RSVP   by   email   -­‐  fchari@rogers.com  with   “Dr.  Karyn”  in  the  subject  line.    

Congratulations Dolcini Just   recently,   Joseph  Moninaro,   owner   and  pastry  chef  of  Dolcini,  was  approached   to   create   a  cake   for   Prime   Minister  Stephen  Harper  and  Prime  Minister   Enrico   Letta   of  Italy.     Joseph   dedicated  many   hours   to   the   design  and  construction  of  the  cake.    Once  he  came  up  with  the  idea  of   how   the   cake  would   look,   the   drawing  was   sent   out   and  approved   by   the   Prime   Minister's   staff.   Health   Canada  required  a  pre-­‐inspection,  a   list  of   ingredients  &  procedures,  as  well  as  being  present  during  the  baking  of  the  cake.      

Once   the   base   of   the   cake   was   completed,   it   was   carefully  wrapped  and  transported  to  the  banquet  hall  and  assembly  of  the   landmarks  on   the   cake  was   completed.     At   this   point,   it  was  once  again   necessary   that  a   representative   from  Health  Canada  be  present.    After  the  cake  was  completely  decorated,  the   RCMP   inspected   it   yet   again   before   giving   the   final  approval  that  all  was  good!        

Presentation   of   the   cake  was  made   to   both   Prime  Ministers  and  guests  and  just  by  looking  at  the  picture,  one  can  see  that  this   work   of   art   was   well-­‐received   by   everyone!     As   Joseph  says,   'it   was   truly   an   honour   to   have   gone   through   this  experience  and  hopefully  we  will  have  the  opportunity  to  do  something  of  this  magnitude  again  in  the  future"!  

KARA Holiday Food Drive

Sat. Nov. 30 10am – 12noon KARA’s   6th   Annual   Food   Drive   for   Vaughan   Food   Bank   will  take  place  on  Saturday  November  30th  from  10  am—noon  at  Kline   House   (NW   corner   Nashville/Islington).     Please   place  your  non-­‐perishable  food  items  out  on  your  doorstep  before  10  am  for  pick  up,  or  drop  off  your  donations  to  Kline  House  between  10  am  and  noon  on  Sat.  Nov.  30th.    

Last  year  we  collected  over  7000  pounds  of  food  with  over  75  committed  volunteers,  including  over  45  youth.  We’re  hoping  for   even   greater   community   participation   this   year!     Young  people   can   earn   community   service   hours   for   helping   with  this   event.   Please   contact   KARA   Director   and   Food   Drive  Coordinator,  Betty  Silver  at  905-­‐893-­‐1910  to  volunteer.  Drivers  and  “collectors”  are  also  needed!  We  will   have   hot   chocolate  and   donut   refreshments   for   all  volunteers.    Thank  you  for  your  support.  

BIA Christmas Tree Lighting

Fri. Nov. 29, 6:30 – 8:30 Kleinburg’s   annual   tree   lighting   ceremony   takes  place  at  the  Kline  House.  Enjoy  Christmas  carols,  hot  chocolate,  apple  cider  and  roasted  chestnuts,  while   being   serenaded   by   Community   Singers.    

Stations  are  also  available  for  guests  at  the  ceremony  to  make  donations  to  The  Red  Bow  Campaign,  in  support  of  the  Sick  Kids  Hospital   Foundation.  Guests  who   donate   receive   a   red  bow   to   hang   on   the   community   tree.   Non-­‐perishable   food  items  are  also  collected  at  the  Kline  House  to  help  kick  off  the  annual  KARA  Holiday  Food  Drive.  

Colorado Blue Spruce Memorial Tree at Kleinburg United Church  

As   Remembrance  Day   approaches  we  would   like  to  share  the  unique  and   touching   story   of   the   Blue  Spruce   tree   located   in   front   of  Kleinburg  United  Church.  

As  soon  as  the  news  of  Germany’s  surrender  reached  Canada  on  May  7,  1945,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  E.H.  (Chas)   MacTaggert   contacted   Dominion   Nurseries   Limited,  Toronto,  Ontario  and  ordered  the  tree  at  a  cost  of  $15.  

Chas  MacTaggert,  who  laid  out  flower  beds,  planted  trees  and  generally   looked   after   the   grounds   of   the   United   Church,  recorded  the  following  on  the  receipt  for  the  tree:  

“This  tree  was  bought  on  the  afternoon  of  the  day  Germany  was  defeated,  by  Mrs.  MacTaggert  and  myself  and  planted  in  front  of  the  church  by  James  Devons,  Urguard  Shunk  and  myself   in   the   evening  as  a   living  memory   to   our   boys   over  seas,  especially  those  who  will  never  come  back.”  

It   is   a   special   story   and   also   a   tribute   to   the   couple   who  selflessly  arranged  an  instant  memorial.                                                      Page  3    

The SPIRIT www.KARA-Inc.ca

K L E I N B U R G & A R E A R A T E P A Y E R S ’ A S S O C I A T I O N I N C .

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.

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.

Kleinburg and Area Ratepayers’ Association Inc. P.O. Box 202 Kleinburg, ON, L0J 1C0 KARA® is a Registered Trademark Email KARA at: KARA@kara-inc.ca Get this newsletter via email on request: KARA@kara-inc.ca

Community Events & Clubs

McMichael Canadian Art Collection Gallery  Open  10-­‐5  p.m.  Daily.  Call  905-­‐893-­‐1121  x  2209  to  register  for  programs  or  visit  mcmichael.com      

Exhibitions: ●  You  Are  Here:  Kim  Dorland  and  the  Return  to  Painting—to  Jan  5    ●  Karine  Giboulo’s  Small  Strange  World(s)—to  Jan  26          Programs (visit  mcmichael.com  for  details): ●  Songs  that  Teach  Peace—Sun  Nov  10—11:00  am  to  4:00  pm  –  With  a  1:30  performance  by  JUNO  winner  Jack  Grunsky.    ●  Canadian  Opera  Company  at  McMichael  –  The  Brother’s  Grimm  —Sun   Nov   24—1:30   pm   to   2:30   pm—a   charming   opera   following   2  comical  brothers

●  Happy  Holidays  at  McMichael—Sun  Dec  8—11:00  am  to  4:00  pm  –  Seasonal  art  activities  and  the  Humber  River  Shakespeare  Company’s  presentation  of  A  Christmas  Carol  at  2:30  pm.  ●   a   variety   of   classes—Contemporary   Landscape   Painting,   Art  Encounter   with   the   curator   of   Karine   Giboulo’s   Small   Strange  World(s),   Discussion   Panel   on   A   Sense   of   Place   in   Canadian  Contemporary  Art,  Art  and  Yoga,  Mindfully  Created  Art:  Zentangle®  and  Mandala  Workshops  —visit  mcmichael.com  for  dates,  times  and  details.  

Kleinburg Book Chats—Kleinburg  Book  Chats  meets  the  third  Wed.  of  every  month   in   the   Library.     All   new  members  welcome!     The   library   hosts   a   “Tea   and  Book  Club”  every  Monday  at  2:30.        

Take 5—Want   to   join   a   great   network  of  mothers  in  your  community?  Take  5  is  a  wonderful   group   of   women   with   various  backgrounds   who   meet   weekly   at   the  Klein   House.   This   is   an   excellent  opportunity  for  both  you  and  your  kids  to  meet   new   friends   or   reacquaint  yourselves   with   old   friends.   For   more  information,   contact   Pina   Gentile   416-­‐580-­‐6540  or  Tracy  Prce  416-­‐602-­‐5178.    

Kleinburg Bridge Club—The  Kleinburg   Bridge   Club   meets   in   the  basement   of   the   local   library   every  Thursday  afternoon  at  1:00.    We’d  love  to  have  you   join  us,  either  as  a  regular  or  as  an   occasional   player.     For   more  information,   contact   Ann   Wood  at    anngwood@rogers.com.    

Omega Lion’s Club—A  new  Omega  Lions  Club  will  be  forming  in  Kleinburg  and  its  surrounding  areas.    The  club  focuses  on  creating   a   network   of   young   leaders   (18-­‐30   years   of   age)   that   are   dedicated   to  serving   the   community.     For   more  information,   contact     Julia   Baldasarra   at  jbaldesarra@gmail.com  or  416-­‐999-­‐3161.      

Canadian Federation of University Women, Vaughan   –  CFUW   Vaughan   will   meet   at   the   Pierre  Berton   Research   Library   on   Tues.,   Nov.  19,   7:30   pm.   Joan  Stubberfield   presents  "Travels  to  Jane  Austen's  World".      All  are  welcome.    For   further   information  see  cfuwvaughan.yolasite.com.      

Binder Twine Quilt Contests—Thank  you  to  everyone  who  participated  in  this  year’s  Quilt  Square  contest.    You  can  still  see  the  entries  and  winners  at  www.bindertwine.ca.

Take 5 Hosts 40th Anniversary Wed. Nov 20, 9:30 to 11 am Take   5   is   set   to   host   its   40th   Anniversary  Celebration  on  Wed.  Nov.  20  -­‐  9:30  to  11:00am  at  the  Kline  House,  corner  of  Nashville  and  Islington.  Past,   current   and   new   members   are   invited   to  attend   the   anniversary   celebration.     Take   5  archives   will   be   available   for   viewing   and   door  prizes  will  be  given  out.    

The  local  women’s  group  has  been  a  staple  in  the  community  following  its  inception  in  1973  by  Sandy  Jones  and  Gail  Wilson  as  a  way   for  women,  especially  mothers  to  meet  and   ‘Take   5’   minutes   out   of   their   busy   lives   to   relax   and  socialize  with  one  another  in  a  communal  setting.    Take  5  has  evolved   since   then,   however   the   tradition   still   holds   strong  today.     The   group  meets   every  Wed.   from   9:30   to   11   am   at  the   Kline   House.     Coffee   and   breakfast   are   prepared   for  moms,  while  kids  are  entertained  with  arts,  crafts  and  snacks  by   a   wonderful   caregiver.     Charitable   components,   such   as  raising   funds   for  a  women’s   shelter  and   holding   food   drives,  have  been  added  to  the  group’s  portfolio  over  the  years.    

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Next Issue: December 2013 Submission deadline: November 15th, 2013 Email to: KARA@kara-inc.ca Published by: KARA - Kleinburg and Area Ratepayers’ Association Inc.

Thank  you  to  the  2013  Sponsors  of  The  Spirit    —*Indicates  New  Sponsor  This  Year  KARA®,  Advantage  Physiotherapy*,  Amado  Salon*,  Ambience*,    

Avenue  Cibi  e  Vini,  Avyln  Gardens  Restaurant*,  Chartreuse  Restaurant,    Dolcini  by  Joseph,    Dr.  Marsha  Lomis-­‐Psychologist,  Femme  Inc.*,  Green  Apple  Implant  and  General  Dentistry*,    

Hawthorne  House,  Kalthoff  Decorators,  Kleinburg  Nursery,  Kleinburg  Old  Boys*,  Kleinburg  Pharmacy,        McMichael  Canadian  Art  Collection,  RBC  Royal  Bank,  The  Doctor’s  House*