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Not wanting to preach or upset her as we were celebrating her birthday, I gently asked why a proud mother and doting grandmother had not yet sorted out such important protection for hér famin I just pointed out that just as she wouldn't drive a car without insurance or wouldn’t leave her family home vul- nerable to floods or breakins, she and her husband should make it a priority to sort out a will. childhood friend shocked me when she cheerily con- fessed she and her husband have no will. We were having dinner together while she and her husband were in Toronto for a convention and her confession came after telling me even one of her grown daughters was urging her to get a will done. She had no defence, no real reason â€" one of those things they hadn't got- ten around to, apparently. The east berm of the park is being dug up and trucked away. No more fun times on the hill. No more sledding. Children painting “GO AWAY" on their posters. I love Stouffville. Is this true or is this just an example of lame-ass pub- lic relations from the mayor’s office? There are no bulletins post- ed about the new look for the park, a rumoured replacement toboggan hill and not a single picture. Children show adults how democracy works Thicketwood Park is being covered with children's art work This is not tagging gone wild. But it is a sign of children who are in fear that their play- ground is being destroyed. Call it children against the machine. Because the town seems LETTERS TO THE EDITOR What’s your excuse for not having a will? When you soon vote for mayor again, remember there is more than one name on the ballot. Mayor Wayne Emerson needs to meet with the children and explain what is going on. RON BOYD STOUFFVILLE to believe we are sheep. Well adults, the children are angry and they are showing us democracy in action. Come see the art at the cor- ner of Park Drive and Burk- holder Street before the town tears it down. D What do you think of these issues or others? E-mail letters to the editor to jmason@ynng.com HAVE VOHH SAY, WHITCHUBCH- STDUFFVILLE My mother suffered from debilitat- ing MS and it gave her some measure of comfort to have a living will, know- ing her own instructions about her care in her final days could be decided while she could provide input and tell my brother and I what her wishes were. My husband and I had our will updated once and I'm sure it’s time for another revision now that both my We wanted to make sure we sorted out guardians who would care for her and financial security if the worst were to happen. A few years after our son was born and after my mother died, I was sadly reminded of the necessity of having a will and power of attorney papenrvork for property and health. Marney Beck Why not mark the Whitchurch- Stouffville date on your calendar? o Wednesday, April 28, from 7 to 8:30 pm. at the Lebovic Centre for Arts and Entertainment â€" Nineteen on the Park Stouffville lawyer Paul Crowe and Risa Stone from the Office of the Public Guard- ian and Trustee will be in attendance. To find other dates and locations, visit www.yrcf.ca or to register for one of the sessions, call 1-888â€"940-7899. Laywers will tell you why it is impor- tant to have a current will. power of attor- ney and health care directives and the best way to gain peace of mind and know that your wishes will be recognized. The last week of April is Will Week in York Region, with laywers and provincial officials working together through the York Region Community Foundation to provide advice on wills and estates. Seven sessions in seven communities will be presented to encourage people to have an up-to-date will and powers of attorney documents for health and property decisions. If you're like my friend and have no will, you have even less of an excuse with free legal advice available this month. Notice I said “free” and “lawyers” in the same paragraph. children are “adults” in the eyes of the law. Tribune 0 Thursday, April 22 at 7 pm. at Bathurst Clark library branch at 900 Clark Ave W. in Thomhill. For more, visit www.y0rkc0llabora- tivepractice.com or call 905-943â€"2986. If you'd like to know more. there are two free sessions in this area. 0 Wednesday, April 21 at 7 pm. at Angus Glen library branch in Markham, 3990 Major Mackenzie Dr. The York Collaborative Practice is a group of lawyers, financial profes- sionals and mental health practitioners based in Markham who are commit- ted to assisting separating couples to resolve their family law disputes a bet- ter way. They help negotiate settlement options while presen/ing family dignity. privacy and finances. 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