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arah breaks down in tears as she describes the four hours a day she spends changing diapers, cooking, cleaning, shopping and providing other care for her 80-year-old ailing mother as they wait for a long-term care bed. “Terrible, terrible. It’s terrible for her, too, because she knows it’s too much for me and it’s too much for her,” said Sarah, who doesn’t want her or her mother’s names published because she fears it will affect her mom’s treatment in the system. Her mother, Mary, receives home care about 10 hours a week, but it is far from enough for someone suffering from a number of health problems, including severe osteoarthritis, heart disease, incontinence and significant pain. While the elderly York Region woman’s mind remains alert, she now has anxiety and mood swings as she tries to cope with her deteriorating health and

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watching her daughter struggle to care for her. Mary had been on a waiting list for a long-term care bed since last fall and about four weeks ago was upgraded to crisis status by the Central Community Care Access Centre, an organization funded by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care that connects residents to health services in the community.

‘There are so many people waiting. The system is terrible.’

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Emma Martherus is coached by The Arts Music Store teacher, YUG, on an electronic music production program. Aurora council has approved a draft music strategy, which is a pre-requisite to applying for an Ontario Music Fund Grant.

This week, Sarah learned her mother was being offered a longterm care home bed. Sarah, whose husband has cancer, has cut back her hours as a health care worker to care for her mother. While she is applauding an announcement last week by associate health and long-term care minister Dipika Damerla at Bloomington Cove Care Community Centre in WhitchurchStouffville that will see the province upgrade more than 300 longterm care facilities across Ontario

Aurora approves music strategy Strategy will allow town to apply for provincial grant funds

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urora wants to hear the music. In 2013, the provincial Tourism Culture and Sport Ministry announced its intention to develop a live music strategy focused on sound recording and production, marketing and promotion, live entertainment and business development initiatives. The province also earmarked $45 million to help create jobs to advance the initiative through an Ontario Music Fund. With the music strategy council approved this week, the town will now be able to apply for funding through the Ontario Music Fund Grant. “Staff has developed a strategy that identifies and addresses the main areas of focus for the development and support of the music industry,” parks and recreation services director Al Downey wrote in a report to council. The five focal points of the strategy include sup-

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porting an environment that is friendly to music creators, encouraging the business of music in town, promoting the music sector locally, fostering alliances with other music cities and implementing a process to monitor progress and measuring success of the strategy. The Arts Music Store’s Rachel Bradley said local businesses, talent and overall industry would welcome a musical focus in town. “What we struggle with most right now is finding opportunities for our students to perform,” she said. “You, unfortunately, can’t get better without practice and performance experience.” Allowing youth to perform at town events or other local venues and even creating a “jam spot” would be a great step in allowing local youth to practice and show off their talent. The draft music strategy sets out the expected role

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ouncil members feel left in the dark after town staff signed a contract with a service provider for a multicultural event without council review. Last year, Councillor Harold Kim approached his colleagues with the idea of looking at creating a multicultural festival mirroring those held in other York Region municipalities to be held this year. The idea was supported at the time. Later in the year, council earmarked $20,000 for the event out of the council discretionary reserve fund. Staff studied similar festivals

including Richmond Hill’s Taste of the Hill to decide how, where and when to host Aurora’s multicultural festival. A number of locations were explored for the event including using the Magna Hoedown tent on Sept. 18 and indoors at the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex. However, challenges with the logistics meant the best option identified was to turn the Dance in the Park, hosted by the Rotary Club of Aurora

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over the next nine years, Sarah is disappointed there was no mention of creating new long-term care spaces. “There are so many people waiting. The system is terrible. I don’t think our government has given enough to long-term care. I really do think they are in crisis,” she said, adding that the government also needs to add more staff highly trained in geriatric care. “The staff from the (home care) agencies that come in, they do a great job, great job. But I think the system is really bad for the people who really need to get in (to longterm care). I’m basically told, ‘OK, now (my mother’s) in crisis, within a month she will get in because she really is in crisis’ and I’m told another time when I speak to the case worker that there are others in crisis, she has to wait her turn.” The fact the province is investing in existing long-term care facilities and thinking about seniors is fabulous, said Tazim Bhanji, program manager for seniors programs with Markham-based Social Services Network, a charitable organization providing programs

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for the South Asian community. But the announcement is not enough to address the ballooning senior population, she said. Between 2011 and 2031, York Region’s senior population will increase by 148 per cent, almost four times faster than the overall population, according to a report called Towards a Seniors Strategy, released by the region last year. Seniors will make up 21 per cent of York’s population in 2031, up from 12 per cent in 2011. What’s more, York seniors are living longer than the provincial and national averages, thanks, in part, to the region’s high quality of life. Life expectancy in York is 84.1 years, compared to 81.5 years in Ontario and 81.1 years in Canada. “We are not really ready for the population that is going to be facing us in the next decade. The important issue here is, in the next 10 years there will be more seniors requiring services. So, how are we going to take care of the seniors who are not accessing the services at present?” Bhanji said.

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of the town, including ensuring local musicians have fair opportunity to participate in town-sponsored events, increasing access to town venues for music programs, supporting music programs for disadvantaged communities and including the needs of existing music businesses in town development plans. The strategy also points out the need for the town to highlight resources available to assist local music makers in accessing professional education programs and development opportunities. Affordable rehearsal space and fair compensation for performers made the list. Bylaws and regulations such as noise regulations need to be balanced for residents and the needs of the music community, the creation of a business networking website, improving access to civic venues and the creation of a physical music hub are laid out in the strategy. According to the document, Aurora attracts thousands of visitors annually, who spend dollars locally, which could mean drawing more specifically with music tourism, including collaboration with the business community, promoting a music scene and creating online resources to connect tourists with the music they love. Aurora should also follow in the footsteps of FILE PHOTO

Makayla Demarinis scales the climbing wall at the Aurora Family Leisure Complex in this file photo. The town is now a member of an elite list of recipients of the 2016 Silver Youth Friendly Community designation.

Toronto who partnered with Texas and created the Music City Alliance to create music industry trade and export, foster ongoing communication and create growth. Since its inception, Toronto has been approached by other cities, including Chicago, Seattle, New York, Melbourne, Sydney and Mannheim to partner, according to the draft strategy.

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Downey pointed out that such a strategy ties in with other initiatives the town has taken on including the development of a cultural master plan that promotes heritage, music and art and, more recently, the ongoing development of a cultural precinct, including finding a use for Library Square. The success of Aurora’s music strategy will be measured with a follow-up study in four years focusing on how many live venues, music festivals and music businesses have emerged, employment creation due to the music industry, the number of music creators housed in Aurora, revenue and tax contributions from music businesses, the impact the industry has on local tourism and the overall impact of the music sector on Aurora’s economy. To see the strategy in full, visit aurora.ca

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Aurora recognized for its investments in play The town has committed to providing opportunities for youth to build skills, increase physical activity and encourage progressive learning, director of parks and recreation services Al Downey explained. Play Works, a group of organizations encouraging and promoting youth play, established the designation to help applaud those Ontario communities that make an investment in adolescent youth with the hope of inspiring others to do the same. Aurora successfully met 12 of the 16 criteria set out by Play Works to earn the silver designation, including recreation, sport, leisure, arts, drama, dance, civic engagement, youth activism, volunteerism, social club and youth leadership opportunities. For more information, visit aurora. ca/youth

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Aurora has scored big points for youth and recreation. The town is now a member of an elite list of recipients of the 2016 Silver Youth Friendly Community designation, a program that acknowledges communities that invest in youth play and demonstrate strong commitment to engaging youth 13 to 19. “As a community, we actively support and provide many opportunities for our youth to grow and flourish into leaders,” Mayor Geoff Dawe said. “The skills that are learned in our programs will help youth development a wellrounded skill set and adopt healthy, active lifestyles.” The designation further proves Aurora is a great place for families to grow and succeed, Dawe added.

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Newmarket Caribbean and South Asian Showcase organizer and host Ranji Singh (centre) is seen flanked by Eric and Sunshine White at the Irie Rasta Wear booth during the 2014 instalment of the event. Aurora recently entered into an agreement with Singh to put on a local version.

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on June 30 in Town Park, into the Dance in the Park Celebrates Cultural Diversity. Councillor John Abel’s concern was that a $10,000 contract was signed with Ranji Singh, from the Ranji Singh Foundation that organizes Newmarket’s annual South Asian Showcase, without council being informed first. “Why would you not bring that to our attention? When we agreed to this it was to research and report back to council, not to go out and sign something.” he told Parks and Recreation Director Al Downey who replied it is staff practice to go ahead with event planning once money has been allocated in the budget. Councillor Sandra Humfreys echoed the concerns of her fellow councillor and felt the contract should have been opened up beyond the foundation to include even more cultures, such as Italian, in the event. The contract shows performances highlighting Caribbean, Indian, Russian, Turkish, Middle East-

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Networking Breakfast with the East Gwillimbury Chamber of Commerce April 19, 7 to 9 a.m. Pheasant Run Golf Club, 18033 Warden Ave. R.R. #1. Bring your business cards & network. This month’s sponsor: For All Occasions Gift Baskets & Gifts. Presentation by Matthew R.Lawrence on developing your 30 second infomercial. More details at www.egcoc.org. Contact: EGCOC Office, egcoc@egcoc.org, 905-478-8447. Infant Massage April 19, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Holland Landing Public Library, 19513 Yonge St. Birth - 6 months. Please register. Learn the benefits of infant massage in this interactive program. It is a gentle way to connect with your baby and with other parents in a supportive environment. Topics include crying, sleep, and stress management. Presented by Early Years North York. Contact: Heather Alblas, hablas@egpl.ca, 905-836-6492.

Renowned Speaker on Heritage Buildings April 14, 7 p.m. Trinity United Church, 461 Park Ave. in Newmarket. Catherine Naismith, President of the prestigious Architectural Conservancy of Ontario (ACO) is to speak in Newmarket. Plan to attend, all are welcome.

Tomorrow

Bye Bye Snow Craft & Vendor Spring Show April 16, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Newmarket Community Centre, 200 Doug Duncan Dr. Spend a fun day shopping, while supporting over 40 local vendors. Spice up your wardrobe, buy new jewelry, get your body summer-time-ready with some beauty products, or sample some goodies. Free entry, free goodie bags, free parking and free pictures with Superman. Also, be sure to bring clothing or small items to be donated to Salvation Army. Contact: Carmela Bourassa, beuniqueevents@outlook.com. Spring Book Sale April 16, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Trinity Anglican Church, 79 Victoria St. in Aurora. Aurora United Church Women are holding a book sale at Trinity Anglican Church. Choose from a wide selection of used adult & children’s books at low prices. Stock up on your summer reading! Contact: Helen Roberts, ivorhelen@sympatico.ca, 905-713-1597. Minecraft Building Competition Finale April 16, 10:30 to 11:27 a.m. Holland Landing Public Library, 19513 Yonge St. Ages 8+. Please register. Complete the finishing touches on your constructions from March Break, put in a late entry, or show off your work! Contact: Heather Alblas, hablas@egpl.ca, 905-836-6492. 2016 Aurora Chamber Home Show April 15, 4 to 9 p.m., April 16, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and April 17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex, 1400 Wellington St. W. The Aurora Chamber Home Show offers visitors new and innovative products for the home, plus industry-expert advice from financial planners, realtors and health and wellness professionals. After browsing, visit the Chamber Pub & Grill, where the Aurora Optimist Club will offer refreshments including barbequed hamburgers, hotdogs and peameal bacon on a bun. Admission is $5. Kids 6 and under free. Contact: s.watson@aurorachamber.on.ca , 905-727-7262.

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HR Workshop Series - Developing Your Talent April 19, 8:30 to 10 a.m. Aurora Chamber of Commerce, 14483 Yonge St. The Aurora Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Williams HR Consulting, is pleased to present a series of nine seminars and workshops designed to help employers skillfully navigate even their most challenging people issues. This series focuses on how to build high-performance teams to drive overall performance and growth of your business while reducing potential risks and exposures. Cost: $20 members, $30 for non-members. Contact: Sandra Watson, s.watson@aurorachamber.on.ca, 905-727-7262.

BOTTLE DRIVE FUNDRAISER - HELP A CADET VISIT VIMY April 14, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Optimist Hall of Newmarket, 56 Forhan Dr. Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps 221 Patriot asks you to donate bottles and cans to help send a cadet’s trip to France, for the 100th anniversary of Canada’s capture of Vimy Ridge. Drop off times: Tuesdays and Thursdays between 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. Call 905-895-3038 to arrange for a pickup. Info: www.eftours.ca/educational-tours, 221partiot-118carinthia.weebly. com, www.gofundme.com/cadetsvisitvimy or 647-893-3499.

This weekend

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Babytime April 19, 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. East Gwillimbury Public Library - Mount Albert branch, 19300 Centre St. Share our simple stories, songs, and interactive play with your little one while learning about early literacy for babies.

PARTAGEZ le français - Newmarket April 14, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tim Horton’s (Gates of York Plaza), 17310 Yonge St. Group for people (francophones to beginners) looking to put their French language conversation skills into action. The meetings are unstructured and depend on the initiative of the participants. Francophones and stronger speakers are encouraged to share their French language skills with less strong speakers. Those needing a helping hand are encouraged to actively seek a helping hand. Participants move between tables to reinvigorate the conversations. Hopefully this group can be a place to express and give value to the enthusiasm toward the French language, and at the same time be a place where neighbours can meet neighbours. Please participate to share/celebrate/improve your French, have fun, and meet new people! Contact: partagez.york@yahoo.ca

Brasil Guitar Duo April 15, 8 to 10 p.m. Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church St. The Great Artist Music Series presents The Brasil Guitar Duo in a concert “Acoustic Artistry”. A varied program of classical pieces adapted for guitar, and Brasilian songs. Final in the three-concert Great Artist Music Series. Enjoy timeless music in the intimate surroundings of Brevik Hall, in a beautifully restored 1886 schoolhouse. Tickets are $34, $28 for seniors/students. Contact: Jane Taylor, info@auroraculturalcentre.ca, 905-713-1818.

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Reader Andrej Baca sent us this Your Shot of a group of Canada geese perched on a store’s roof at a plaza in Newmarket. Send us Your Shot. The ongoing theme is Nature & Wildlife. Email your high-quality jpegs to editor Tracy Kibble at tkibble@yrmg.com. Tween Scene April 16, 11 a.m. to noon. East Gwillimbury Public Library - Mount Albert branch, 19300 Centre St. It’s Poetry Month! Learn and create styles of popular poetry including haiku, book spine poetry, and black out poems. Run to Quit: Information Day April 16, 10 a.m. Running Room Aurora, Unit 1, 25 First Commerce Dr. Run to Quit is a new 10-week program that helps participants to stop smoking while building their way up to being able to walk or run 5 km. Running Room and Canadian Cancer Society have partnered together with funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada to deliver this innovative new program. A pilot study hosted in Ottawa found people were 7 times more likely to quit when they paired running with quitting smoking than when they tried quitting by itself. Don’t miss the free information day. Contact: Kaylyn Sutcliffe, ksutcliffe@ontario.cancer.ca, 416-323-7046. Free Seminar on Nichiren Buddhism April 16, 2 to 3 p.m. Newmarket Public Library, 438 Park Ave. How can I change my destiny? Buddhism has a unique perspective. Come attend a free seminar on Nichiren Buddhism. Contact: Chuck Ander, sgicnewmarket@gmail.com. Lorne Lofsky Benefit Concert April 16, 7:30 to 10 p.m. St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 227 Church St. in Newmarket. Canadian jazz guitarist Lorne Lofsky will be performing a benefit concert at St. Paul’s Anglican. Performing with Lorne will be bassist Kieran Overs and drummer Robin Claxton. There will also be a wine and beer bar! Cost: $15. Contact: admin@stpaulsnewmarket.org, 905-853-7285. Newmarket Legion Military vendors show April 17, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Newmarket Legion, 707 Srigley St. The legion presents it’s 2nd annual military vendors show Vendors trade, sell & barter their military artifacts and paraphernalia. Cost: $5 at door. FLK Taoist Tai Chi April 17, 10 a.m., April 20 & 22, 9:30 a.m. and April 18 & 25, 7 p.m. Newmarket Branch, 355 Davis Dr. Tai Chi is one of the top 5 exercises you can ever do according to Harvard

University’s Medical School. Take the first step in improving your overall health and balance. Come check out our beginner class today. Contact: newmarket@taoist.org, 905-836-1219. A Spring in Your Step April 17, 3 p.m. Newmarket Seniors’ Meeting Place, 474 Davis Dr. The Keynotes Seniors’ Choir featuring North York Temple Band of the Salvation Army present a concert of gospel music at the Newmarket Seniors’ Meeting Place. Refreshments to follow. Freewill offering. Contact: smedland@rogers.com.

Next week a Buddhist perspective with Gen Kelsang Suma April 18, 7 to 8:30 p.m. St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 227 Church St. in Newmarket. This series of classes is a practical guide to understanding one’s mind. We will learn how to recognize and reduce painful ways of thinking and to replace these with meaningful and beneficial views. Although part of a series, each class is self-contained, and consists of guided meditation, a teaching and some time for discussion. The cost is $10 per class or 5 classes for $40. Contact: Betty Whitehouse, epcjampaling@gmail.com, 705-733-5255. Ones & Twos April 19, 11 to 11:30 a.m. East Gwillimbury Public Library - Mount Albert branch, 19300 Centre St. Join our interactive program that stimulates the imagination with early literacy activities including books and songs for toddlers. Shout Sister Choir York/Newmarket April 19, 1 to 3 p.m. St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 227 Church St. Choir always welcoming new members! Shout Sister! takes an unorthodox approach to choral singing. They do not audition and they sing a fun variety of music from pop and Motown, to folk, to a touch of country and blues. Members learn from recorded tracks so they require no reading of music. The method is fresh and fun and we are a warm and welcoming community. You are welcome to attend a practice with no obligation and new members are welcome at any time. Contact: Oriole Claxton, members@shoutsisterchoir.ca. Information: www.shoutsisterchoir.ca

Cactus in the Snow plus NGC 90th Anniversary Celebration with Anna Mizzen April 19, 8 to 10 p.m. Newmarket Community Centre, 200 Doug Duncan Dr. Monthly meeting of the Newmarket Garden Club. Contact: 647-517-3473. Lego Club April 20, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. East Gwillimbury Public Library - Mount Albert branch, 19300 Centre St. Get creative with Lego. Themes include City Scrapers and Monster Trucks. Men Wanted Who Love To Sing April 20, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Sharon Hope United Church, 18648 Leslie St. Experience the joy of singing four-part a cappella harmony in the company of friends, while supporting our communities through various events. Contact: Dave McCaffrey, info@uccchorus.com, 289-648-6300. Earth Week Fair in Aurora April 20, 5 to 9 p.m. Aurora Armoury, 89 Mosley St. Enjoy Earth Week-themed crafts and games. Learn how to green your commute, eat local and save money on your energy bills. Looking for ways to get involved? You can chat with individuals and groups already making a difference who welcome new people. Contact: Mel James, meljames@rogers.com. WILLY WONKA JR. presented by Wavestage Theatre April 20, 7 to 8 p.m. Newmarket Theatre, 505 Pickering Cres. Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR. follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding five golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whoever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats: the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka’s rules in the factory--or suffer the consequences. Tickets are $18. Contact: Sarah Langford, info@wavestagetheatre.com. Preschool Storytime April 20,11 to 11:30 a.m. Holland Landing Public Library, 19513 Yonge St. Age: 30 months - 5 years. Drop-in. Enjoy books, music, puppets and more. Contact: Heather Alblas, hablas@egpl.ca, 905-836-6492.

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Library letter to those whose odour may offend is respectful Marney Beck

THE ISSUE: Newmarket library hands letter to visitors with bad odour suggesting places to clean.

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s a society, we have a common, widely understood code of ethics and behaviour. Some of this is directly stated in written laws, but some is what is usually referred to as common sense, passed on, at times unintentionally, between generations or through social interaction. While there is some variation in the code based on social status, much of it is shared by all. We learn to say ‘please’ when asking for something, and ‘thank you’ when it is received. We learn to be kind and compassionate to others. We learn personal grooming. If someone strays too far from these rules, they risk making others uncomfortable or, in extreme cases, doing them harm. Sometimes, it’s not easy to tell someone they aren’t living up to societal expectations, but, for the good of society, we must do it. Such is the case with the letter Newmarket Public Library staff has handed to a small number of patrons informing them of complaints about their odour. The letter is very respectful in tone, and clearly targeted at people with no home or very limited financial resources, as it offers suggestions as to where the recipient can go to access free shower and laundry facilities. The letter does not ask the person to leave the library and welcomes them to return. It simply asks that they try to mitigate the odour before returning. Handing out this letter is the best way to deal with a difficult situation. If someone with a strong, bad odour frequents the library, other patrons will become uncomfortable. If patrons decide to leave and not return due to the smell, it could result

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in declining library use. Also, while it’s not pleasant to talk about, if someone smells foul, they are likely not clean, meaning they could be carrying viruses or bacteria. Personal grooming isn’t just about being polite and fitting in – it’s about being healthy. Undoubtedly, receiving a letter telling you others think you smell bad would not be a pleasant experience, but it’s infinitely preferable to library staff telling you verbally, so others can hear.

The letter is discreet and as polite as possible. The letter is discreet and as polite as possible. Some might argue the person who smells bad may not have the resources to clean themselves up, but the letter plainly states where people can go to get cleaned up for free. It’s important to note that, according to library CEO Todd Kyle, staff has handed out very few of these letters. Regardless of life circumstance, most people manage to maintain, at the very least, a presentable level of personal hygiene. Perhaps this suggests for some people who don’t, there are mental health issues that may be behind the reason they are not bathing. In those cases, the polite letter from the library suggesting places to clean up might not spur them to action. It’s a public space, after all, and we all have to be respectful of each other when sharing close quarters. However, the fact those people find themselves in difficult life circumstances tells us something else: we, as a society, need to do more to help our most vulnerable.

BOTTOMLINE: It’s not inappropriate to remind offenders politely that the public space is shared.

T LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Two student stories definitely connected Re: More students get to school by car in York than GTHA average (bit.ly/1SLjEb6) and Board hosts mental health symposium (bit.ly/1qmcwLu), April 7. Well done, putting these two stories side by side. They are definitely connected.

Terry Kelly Aurora

A tax could deter developer contributions Ban developers’ contributions from election campaigns: expert, April 7: bit.ly/1T1GiPh If we are concerned about developers contributing some of their wealth to political campaigns, we should be equally concerned about the conditions that create that wealth in the first place. In the article, York professor Robert MacDermid explains how a developer’s investment in farmland returns many-fold after the land is rezoned as “residential” and then subdivided. He states, “It is the acts of council that create profit for developers.” But what creates the huge increase in land value that makes farmland so attractive and makes profits so high? It is largely the appearance of amenities and infrastructure — roads, sewers, community centres, public transportation, etc. — that boosts the value of undeveloped land. In other words, a lot of public spending goes into creating the conditions for private, unearned wealth. So, while we consider the fairness of developers’ campaign donations, we should look seriously at the conditions that provoke and enable them. Some form of a land-value tax could help temper these conditions, not to mention the skyrocketing real estate prices and lack of affordable housing in the region.

The Meeting House. I don’t think I’m interpreting this unfairly, since Giorno, in his letter to the editor, seems to have interpreted it in a similar manner. I find this amusing, to say the least. The Meeting House is not a restaurant. The Meeting House is a church. It’s the church I attend every Sunday morning in Newmarket. We meet in the SilverCity at Green Lane and Yonge Street. At the church, I volunteer in many capacities: I am a member of the musical worship team, a mid-week meeting leader, a youth meeting leader and a dishwasher at our monthly community dinners. Once a month, we rent one of the event halls at the Lions Hall in Riverwalk Commons and cook a spaghetti dinner (complete with salad, rolls and desserts) for anyone in the community who would like to get together for a meal. We have a team of volunteers who does all the cooking, serving and cleaning. Ordinarily, we serve roughly 200 to 230 meals at one of our community dinners, where people from various walks of life get together to share a meal and conversation. Kerwin has helped our community dinner by offsetting the cost of the rental of the hall. As I understand it, the $367 spent in 2015 helped to cover a number of the rentals, not just one meal. He certainly wasn’t buying himself a luxury serving of pasta, as your article implies. Giorno is skeptical that our community dinner “has improved our community or its relationship with anyone.” I would extend an invitation to Giorno and anyone at York Region Media Group to come down and meet fellow community-minded people from Newmarket at our next dinner, which is happening April 17 at 5 to 7 p.m. at the Lions Hall. In fact, I think we ordinarily have a small notice that runs in The Era during the weeks leading up to the meals.

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Spaghetti expense for community church Re: Newmarket releases council spending expenses, March 24: bit.ly/1SMZt0X and Expenses need to reflect economic climate, letter to the editor by Luigi Giorno, March 31: bit.ly/1qmdRSA While I cannot speak to most of the expense report, there’s one line item I, most definitely, can speak to: Councillor Dave Kerwin’s $367 expense on “a spaghetti dinner at The Meeting House”. Perhaps this newspaper does not have the resources or time to investigate everything it publishes, which is certainly understandable, but the wording of this expense is misleading and misinformed. The wording implies Kerwin bought for himself a nearly $400 meal at some restaurant called

Thanks for making blues festival a success On behalf of the Aurora Winter Blues Festival organizing committee, we’d like to thank Aurora residents for their continued support of this annual event. Our milestone fifth annual festival, held March 5 to 12, was our most successful event thanks to incredible performances, attendance, supporting community events and the increased awareness and support for our charitable benefactors. We are thrilled to share with you that $24,500 was raised for Blue Door Shelters, Community & Home Assistance to Seniors (CHATS), plus the blues festival Youth In Music program, which brings our total fundraising to $64,500 over five years. The continued growth and

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success of the festival, recognized as one of the Top 100 Festivals in Ontario, would not be possible without the support of our many sponsors, local business donations, media partners and volunteers — to all of you, we extend our much appreciated thanks for your time, effort and generosity. We’d also like to express our gratitude to Highland Automotive Professionals — hosts of the 2016 AWBF BluesBash Festival Kickoff — plus the Aurora Public Library, Aurora Cultural Centre, Theatre Aurora, The ARTS Music Store and our local bar partners (King Richard’s and Aw Shucks) along with all their great staff, for the support they have given the festival and the joint programming to showcase many of our talented, local youth musicians/bands. A final thank you to the organizing committee, a special group of 14 individuals who believe in giving back to the community and make it all happen. Enjoy the many live music events this spring/summer in town, plus the festivals supported through the York Region Festival Alliance.

Jamie MacDonald founder and artistic director Aurora Winter Blues Festival

On Builder waiting since ‘14 to open Hwy. 48 Tims: : bit.ly/1Vk3ls3 I am assuming that the property spoken about is on the east side of Hwy 48. If that be the case there is a lot more to think about than traffic safety. Until Bruce Rolling built his sawmill on that piece of land it was all swamp. Will there be any way to put in sewer and water services when digging down will hit the swampy ground. Also I would be very worried about summer traffic trying to go in from both directions on hwy 48. Left turning traffic on a busy summer weekend would almost certainly cause accidents. After years on commuting and seeing upteen dozen close calls with people blinded by what their next errand is and not thinking of their driving I totally agree with the Ministry about the danger of this proposal. One option to eliminate part of the danger is to put a barrier down the center of the highway from Mount Albert Road to Princess St. Not the best solution but one that might have some effect. Not to good for people needing gas but there is a gas station on the north side of the road just north of Princess street at least the last time I was up there. Your not going to die if you don’t have your Timmy’s only if you are careless and turn into on coming traffic. Marina Westgarth Abbott

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he anger and disgust in the room is palpable. Every monthly meeting of the York Region chapter of madd — Mothers Against Drunk Driving — an officer from the OPP and another from York Regional Police update members and volunteers on impaired accidents, charges laid and courtroom decisions. Every single time, as we listen to details of wrong-way drivers, people swerving off highways or into other drivers, driving with open liquour in vehicles, or driving impaired with innocent children in the car — mouths drop open, heads shake sadly and sometimes faces get flushed or eyes tear up. You see, for many members of the madd York group, impaired driving is not just a faceless crime — it’s very personal. It’s a crime that has destroyed their family, maimed or killed a loved one, caused real pain and suffering. But every month, the cycle just gets repeated again; different details and different drivers — but the same carnage and destruction. I drive home from the meetings each month worried about drivers on the roadway beside me, wondering if they are taking chances with their own lives or mine. If you’re a sensible, responsible driver, you probably thought it was sad and ironic that as the trial finished up for the King man found guilty of impaired driving causing the death of three children and their grandfather, another 13 drivers on York Region roads Easter weekend were caught by police and face impaired charges. Now add to that another 13 drivers facing impaired charges from this past weekend — April 8 through 10 — and you may begin to feel the frustration of both police and madd members. Frustration? Maybe I should say fury... And don’t think these incidents are all young drivers joyriding in their parents’ vehicles. Don’t think they are all men, either. In November of last year we had a nine-year-old boy forced to call 911 to report his mom driving drunk with him in the vehicle. Fortunately, they were pulled over by police in Newmarket and no lives were lost. In mid-March of this year a Newmarket mother was charged with impaired driving after a long investigation into a January two-vehicle crash, where another young driver was killed, and two of her children and one of their friends were sent to hospital, as they had been in her vehicle. Just days later, a Georgina man was charged with impaired driving after an ATV collision injured his fiveyear-old son. Capping off this litany of woe is this past weekend’s near tragedy. A Toronto woman, 58, was driving the wrong way on Leslie Street in Richmond Hill, so intoxicated and oblivious — police say — that she didn’t even notice the police cruiser with sirens and lights activated. The officer was forced to box in the vehicle to stop it, after the driver narrowly missed colliding head-on with another vehicle. Breath readings after her arrest showed she had twice the legal limit of alcohol. What’s going on here? Are more citizens calling 911 to report suspected drivers and thus more are being arrested by police? Are more drivers thinking it’s socially acceptable to drink and drive? When are we — as a society — going to say enough is enough of this scourge? — Marney Beck is editor of the Thornhill/Richmond Hill Liberal newspapers.

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Clements It’s officially spring when the Aurora Home Show rolls around and this year it’s bound to be a doozy! I can’t wait to share the fruits of the Home Show committee’s many months of planning and labour. We are very grateful to our new Signature sponsors Keller Williams Realty Centres and Backyard Pool and Patio for their generous support. Keller Williams is excited about its upcoming expansion into the heart of the Aurora community, while Backyard Pool and Patio is celebrating its recent move to a new location in town. Drop by to speak with representatives about the exciting news for their respective companies and find out how they can help

you with your home and property investments and projects. This year’s feature is a walk-through home designed by yours truly, complete with kitchen, living room, garage and more! I will be hosting the feature space, which was built by Jack Roeleveld and the entire team from Jack’s Landscaping. Jack and I will be happy to personally show you all the wonderful work by the local contributors in this year’s feature. Again this year, we are grateful to Lifestyle Oasis and Aurora Home Hardware for their critical and generous contributions to the show. Just as they are central businesses in our growing region, they are equally important to the success of this annual exhibit. Aurora Overhead Doors was an eager contributor to the feature with its wonderful contemporary garage door solution. Our model home came to life with stylish pieces from Niche Décor! For the first time ever, custom cabinetry in the feature kitchen will be supplied by carpenter extraordinaire Ali Seif of Seif Designs. His meticulous attention to detail and pride in craftsmanship allows him to deliver exceptional kitchen, bathroom

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Treatment close to home a big help to fight every day,” Bales said. “Words cannot describe the amazing feeling of having that kind of love, friendship and show of support behind you. “It truly was an amazing day.” The couple checked the progress of Team Pete daily and considered it a pick-me-up to see so many of their loved ones raising funds to help the local hospital and cancer centre keep up with new technologies, treatments and therapies to help patients like himself. “Stories like this remind us just how important it is to hold this event every year,” Southlake Regional Health Centre Foundation president and CEO Neila Poscente said. “The event is so special, not only because it raises money for our hospital, but because it gives people an opportunity to physically demonstrate support for their loved ones.” The 2016 Run or Walk for Southlake, presented by Nature’s Emporium, will be held May 1 at the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex. Individuals and teams can register at runforsouthlake.ca.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC PLANNING MEETING Aurora Town Council will hold a Public Meeting to receive input on the proposed Comprehensive Zoning By-law: Monday April 25, 2016 at 7 p.m. at AURORA TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 100 JOHN WEST WAY, AURORA, ONTARIO

Comprehensive Zoning By-law Review Under Sections 26(9) and 34(13) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 c. P.13 as amended, Zoning By-Law 2213-78, as amended, is under review to bring the Town of Aurora Zoning By-law into conformity with the Town of Aurora Official Plan. The proposed Comprehensive Zoning By-Law applies to all lands within the Town of Aurora. By-Law 4469-03, which is a By-Law affecting lands on the Oak Ridges Moraine within the Town of Aurora, is not subject to this review and will remain in full force and effect. The purpose of the Comprehensive Zoning Review is to revise and update the current zoning standards primarily to implement the policies of the Town’s new Official Plan, incorporate new standards for the Aurora Promenade and update standards related to the general provision to apply current progressive planning practice regulations. The proposed Comprehensive Zoning By-Law also includes ‘Schedules’ or maps identifying zones for all properties in the Town of Aurora. The purpose of the Public Meeting is to provide information to the public and to receive comments from the public in a formal manner. Any person may attend the Public Meeting to make written or verbal representation relating to the proposed Comprehensive Zoning By-Law.

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Personal Information Collection Notice The Town of Aurora collects personal information in communications or presentations made to Town Council and/or its Committees under the legal authority of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter c.P.13, as amended. Pursuant to Section 27 of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.56, as amended, (the “Act”) public feedback to planning proposals is considered to be publicly recorded and may be disclosed to any individual upon request in accordance with the Act. If you are submitting letters, faxes, emails, presentations or other communications to the Town, you should be aware that your name and the fact that you communicated with the Town will become part of the public record and will appear on the Town’s website. The Town will also make your communication and any personal information in it, such as your address and postal code or email address available to the public unless you expressly request the Town to remove it. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Town Clerk at 905-727-1375.

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SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER Take notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the lands described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at Aurora Town Hall, 100 John West Way. The tenders will be opened in public on Thursday, April 28, 2016 as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. at Aurora Town Hall. Description of Lands: Roll No. 19 46 000 045 10800 0000; 12 Industrial Parkway S, Aurora; PIN 03645-0021(LT); Lot 1 Plan 535 Aurora; File No. 12-04 Minimum Tender Amount: $1,032,169.71 Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order, a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount. Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the lands to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes, HST if applicable and the relevant land transfer tax. The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser. For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender, please visit www.ontariotaxsales.ca or contact: Paul Dillman, Manager of Revenues & Accounting, Deputy Treasurer The Corporation of the Town of Aurora 100 John West Way, Box 1000 Aurora, Ontario L4G 6J1 Town of Aurora 100 John West Way, Aurora, ON L4G 6J1 www.aurora.ca/publicnotices

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United Way, McMaster study examines impacts of precarious employment BY LISA QUEEN

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enee McKnight and her husband, Lloyd, had high hopes for their future when they moved to York Region from New Brunswick five years ago. Instead, McKnight, who has a college diploma in office administration, and Lloyd, a trained carpenter, have struggled as they cobbled together jobs to keep a roof over the heads of their family of four. More than once, they have had their utilities cut off or restricted at their rented Newmarket townhouse because they haven’t been able to pay their bills.

‘I always say we’re a paycheque away from homelessness because if we, for whatever reason, run out of work and we can’t find something immediately, then we could be on the street no problem.’ McKnight has had eight jobs in five years, including a four-week contract, running a day care from her home, which she gave up because she didn’t have enough clients to make the venture economically viable, part-time minimum wage retail jobs where her bosses declined to give her hours flexible enough to accommodate a second part-time job and a coffee shop that required she work split shifts early in the morning and late at night. Lloyd’s employment has been somewhat better and he now has a job doing piecework as a subcontractor. McKnight is now working with her husband as a general labourer. They earn less than $50,000 a year combined and pay almost See page B4.

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‘This program would save lives’ Pharmacists call for fentanyl patch exchange program in York Region to stem abuse of drug BY JEREMY GRIMALDI

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hree Georgina pharmacists are encouraging York Regional Police to launch a fentanyl exchange program in a bid to stem the tide of abuse that one says has “ravaged” the community. Keswick pharmacist Ron Coovadia said the situation in her community has grown so “delicate” that people are now openly walking into her pharmacy offering her money for just one hit of the drug. “I inherited this problem, but, to be honest, it’s more like a nightmare,” she said. “I refuse to break. They keep asking me for more, but I won’t break. My attitude is that if they’re addicted, it’s an illness, it’s not criminal. These people need help. You can see it in their expression, they are thin and shaking, they speak quickly and are shaking. You can tell who is in withdrawal. They are not hard to find.” Her comments come a week after York Regional Police busted a fentanyl trafficking ring involving a Toronto doctor allegedly working with dealers to ship and sell patches in Sudbury. During police searches of multiple properties, investigators seized nearly 300 patches, at an estimated worth of $120,000.

Keswick pharmacy technician Lisa Miles holds a Fentanyl package.

See page B4.

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Parents protest ‘devastating’ autism funding changes Government message is ‘there’s no hope’: parents BY KIM ZARZOUR

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ver the hill at age five? That’s the message families of children with autism say they have been given by the provincial government after receiving news that their five-year-olds can no longer hope for intensive therapy because they are too old. Premier Kathleen Wynne’s recent $333-mil-

lion funding announcement was heralded in the headlines this month as good news for families seeking help for children with autism. But parental reaction quickly turned into howls of protest. Yesterday at Queen’s Park, and Friday in Richmond Hill and elsewhere in Ontario, families are protesting to let others know that the headlines don’t tell the real story. It sounds good on paper: the province plans to invest funds over five years to revamp the Ontario Autism Program and reduce wait lists for Intensive Behavioural Intervention See page B5.

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FEATURE SERIES: TO THE BETTER END

Hospice offers more than end-of-life care

Art therapy programs help newly-diagnosed, caregivers, bereaved BY TERESA LATCHFORD

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enise Carl had heard of the Doane House Hospice, but never fully understood its purpose. In 2007, the former fitness instructor and mother of two was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, a disease that disrupts the nervous system. After the birth of her second child, her condition became worse as she began to have balance issues and was unable to walk safely. “It has been hard and sometimes I feel like a burden,” she said, reaching for her husband Mike’s hand. “It got to the point where he was carrying me to bed every night.”

What most people would consider the easiest tasks, such as leaving the house, have become more complicated and require much more preparation just to make a destination or appointment on time, she explained. “Mike is a man of few words and never really complains,” she said. “But I know sometimes it is very hard.” To help families continue to benefit from programs at Doane House, donations can be made at gofundme.com/doanehouse.

The family of four moved into a bungalow, which not only eliminated stairs for Jenise, who now uses a scooter, but is also across the street from Ashley and Emma’s school. “My children have become very independent, which I don’t necessarily think is a bad thing,” she added. “But sometimes it is hard to explain why we can’t go to a ball game and why they have to make their own lunches.” After a recommendation from a friend, the Carl family visited the Newmarket-based hospice to explore programs and services they could utilize as a family. They decided on the art therapy program. The hospice art therapy program uses a non-directive approach, meaning clay, paint and pastel creations are those of the clients that express how they feel at that moment in time. While grief and loss are serious, playfulness and creativity are encouraged throughout the

therapy process. The program, led by professionally trained art therapists, offers individual and group sessions for tots to seniors that are grouped into three categories: newly diagnosed, caregiver and bereaved clients. “Art therapy really helped me on my spiritual journey,” she said. “And it really brought a lot out of my children and support for my husband. Despite what people think, the hospice isn’t just for end-of-life situations.” While her daughters expressed their emotions, frustrations and fears through art creations and chats with the art therapist, Jenise and Mike both found comfort in being able to chat with others about their challenges, hopes and frustrations.

“It made us feel less alone,” Jenise said. “Just venting about little things I can’t talk to Jenise about and sharing similar stories was very comforting,” Mike added. “I would definitely recommend it to others.” This program and others offered through Doane House Hospice rely on the generosity of others to continue. In the past, local organizations

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have sponsored the program and covered costs of the materials needed for a year.

Doane House Hospice is located at 17100 Yonge St., Newmarket. FILE PHOTO

This is part 2 of our series, To the better end, about Doane House Hospice. The hospice helps people with life-threatening illnesses, and their loved ones, live every day to the fullest. To read part 1, visit bit.ly/1VmZx9X.

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Male gymnasts brush off taunts, aim to shatter stigma BY JOHN CUDMORE

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When it comes to gymnastics, backflips pinch hit for the home run. So, you’d think a young man capable of such an impressive move from a standing position would be the envy of just about everybody in the crowd. For male gymnasts, that’s not necessarily the case. In fact, longheld perceptions often leave a stigma attached to the sport, an issue gymnastics clubs have battled seemingly forever as they struggle to attract and keep boys and men in the sport. The six disciplines of men’s gymnastics demand physical conditioning and skills possibly beyond any other sport. Still, it doesn’t hurt to have a tough layer of skin. The latter attribute is important for athletes in a sport where stereotyping often prematurely chases young males to the sidelines. It’s no real surprise that less than 10 per cent of the gymnastics population is male. Nick Mallia, 21, has an eye on the 2020 Olympic Games. A national stream athlete, he’s endured teasing and taunting since he was a young boy, but stuck with his sport of choice. “I’ve been competing all my life,” said Mallia, who trains at Pulsars Gymnastics in Newmarket and is qualified for national championships in Edmonton next month. “I just kept liking it and was good at it. “Growing up, I was made fun of all the time,” he said. “When you’re young, it’s insulting and I didn’t like it. I never understood why, but whenever I told someone I did gymnastics, they’d say, ‘Why not try a real sport?’ Now, I tell people and they think it’s awesome and won-

der why they didn’t get into it.” It is an issue gym operators understand very well. They make the bulk of their business from children at a recreational level and young women at competitive levels and sense a potentially large market for the guys that is not so easy to tap. For instance, at Pulsars, about 100 of 1,200 registered for programs are boys. Of that total, perhaps 35 to 40 are in competitive streams. “Ever since I was young, I was teased in school for gymnastics,” said Ray Wood, a competitive level coach. “It still goes on for boys, but not so much, but there still is a stigma and a negative attached to it. The stereotypes are still there, but toning down.

‘I never understood why, but whenever I told someone I did gymnastics, they’d say, ‘Why not try a real sport?’ Now, I tell people and they think it’s awesome and wonder why they didn’t get into it.’ “I can’t see why there is a stigma, but maybe the only way to break the stereotype is to start in our own little area. Most of the boys take it well. We talk to them and look at the possibility of bullying. “When I was younger, I didn’t have many boys to compete against. There are far more (boys) now.” Yet, there could be even more. It’s been nearly 12 years since Kyle Shewfelt won a gold medal in floor at the Athens Olympics in 2004. Many sports would have experienced an uptick in popularity with such a result. It didn’t happen in Canada. “There was a ripple effect and registration went up a bit, but then it dived off,” said Wood. Part of the problem is the lack of opportunities to make money in

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Nick Mallia trains on the rings at Pulsars Gymnastics as coach Ray Wood looks on. gymnastics, he said. “Once (athletes) get to the end of high school or college and realize there is no payout to this sport, that they’re not getting anything back except internal reward, it doesn’t keep you in the sport.” The sport has grown up since Wood started coaching 28 years ago, shortly after a back injury ended his competitive career. “It’s the difficulty of skills,” he said. “Boys now at provincial levels are doing lots more than when I was going for nationals. The quality of coaching is so much better.“ Likewise, and like any sport at an elite level, time spent training is significant. “It takes a lot to be in this sport and train 15 hours per week,” said head coach Sean Heaslip of Aurora’s Evolution Gymnastics. “There is a lot of work, commitment and things you have to give up.

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aseball is swinging a big bat again. The Toronto Blue Jays’ 2015 resurgence can easily be linked to an increase in youth baseball registration sweeping the province, and likely Canada, for the coming summer. Not since the golden era of the early 1990s, when the Blue Jays won consecutive World Series titles has there been such excitement in domestic sandlot dugouts. Resurging popularity brings the issue of finding facilities for kids to play. The Aurora King Baseball Association has already established waiting lists for its four house league divisions, ranging from senior rookie to bantam. Last season, the house league program fielded 520 youths. Already, 820 have registered, complementing 84 rep team players. It’s resulted in an effort to squeeze every possible hour from the Town of Aurora’s facilities, or face the prospect of turning away disappointed kids. “We anticipated a 20 per cent growth and we’re way beyond that,” said president Allen Wilson. “Kids want to play baseball and just can’t. If we can get diamonds approved by next year, we can maintain our numbers and go beyond.” The former house leagues vice-president for seven seasons notes typical annual growth averages six to eight per cent. The Blue Jays’ playoff run last season ended a drought of more than 20 seasons between post-season appearances, clearly prompting a new generation of kids to try things with a bat and glove. “I checked the numbers with Baseball Ontario for 1993 and 1994 and they said it

was a 30 per cent increase in house league registrations around the GTA,” said Wilson. The Town of Aurora came into the season short on playing fields for youth baseball. Aurora director of parks and recreation Al Downey declined a request for comment. In Newmarket, registration is up an impressive 28 per cent, which will take the program over the 1,000-player threshold. “We haven’t had to cap it yet,” said NBA president Tim Boswell, whose program boasts 21 rep teams. “Our policy is to try to get all registrants in. That’s our plan. I think we have enough diamonds.” The biggest growth area is at the impressionable peewee (11 to 13 years) age group. “We’re limited in the number of parks, no doubt about it, but we can work around it with the number of games we’ll schedule,” said Boswell. There’s potential for overcrowding for older age groups in which a pitching mound is required.

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John Cudmore Cuddy Shark Consider the Ontario Hockey League’s minor midget priority draft held Saturday. On the surface, the York Simcoe Express had 12 of 16 eligible players selected during the 15-round process. Two more certain to be chosen in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League draft next month will bump the tally close to a remarkable 80 per cent of the team selected into the Canadian Hockey League ranks. You expect the top team in the minor midget ranks to receive some love, right? Yet for all its success and winning —

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Silver Stick, OMHA playoffs and OHL Cup — this season, the Express roster was overlooked during the first-round. Finally, at 28th, forward Cameron Hillis made the first dent in the draft for the local program, followed by defenceman Carter Roberston (30th) and forward Rhys Forhan (33rd). It’s hard to know what to make of it, especially in a hockey community that values team play resulting in championships. “I wouldn’t say I’m disappointed, but the kids, I think, were ripped off a little bit,” said Express head coach Rob Shilton, who has acknowledged team depth over star power as a key success factor. “I really think our kids got punished a bit for being so good and that (OHL) teams undervalued the performance of some of our guys. “At the end of the day it is a treat just to get drafted, but now you’re just another guy.” He notes that a draft slot is rather meaningless for most players beyond the first, maybe second round, once they step onto the ice for their new teams.

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Tigers’ Ham opts for NCAA Clarkson Golden Knights scholarship were pushing hard for their sixth-round pick defenceman from the 2015 priority draft. “It was a really hard decision,” said the 17-year-old resident of Newmarket, who played last season for the Aurora Tigers in the Ontario Junior Hockey League. “Growing up in Ontario it’s all about the OHL and that’s all you hear since you’re six years old and you get excited by that.

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Aurora Panthers atoms claim 3rd straight provincial hockey title Sooner or later, something had to give. In this case, it was not the extraordinary run of success for the Aurora Panthers atom double-A hockey team. Ultimately, a goal by Mikayla Cranney in the final minute of the third period proved the difference, as the Panthers edged the Clarington Flames 1-0 in the Ontario Women’s Hockey Association goldmedal game Sunday afternoon in Mississauga. Cranney broke up a goalless duel when she scored with 36 seconds remaining to back the fifth shutout in six games for netminder Jalyn St. Louis as the Panthers capped a perfect six-win weekend in a showdown of previously unbeaten teams in the tournament. It marked the third straight OWHA provincial title for the core of the Panthers team. Aurora advanced to the final on the strength of a 4-0 semifinal win

over the Barrie Sharks, as Kalista Kurtes notched two goals. After sweeping through three preliminary round games without surrendering a goal, the Panthers topped the North Halton Twisters 5-1 in quarter-final action behind a four-goal performance from Abby Lunney. The triumph marked the fifth tournament title claimed this season by the Panthers squad.

Evolution’s Heaslip secures gold at provincials Kieran Heaslip topped a field of 28 competitors to win gold overall at the Ontario provincial stream boys gymnastics championships last weekend in Mississauga. Heaslip, a member of Evolution Gymnastics Aurora, claimed gold on the floor routine and vault and placed second on rings on the way to topping the Level 3 field for 12 and 13 year olds.

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Shenderey’s Turza, Janiki claim Team Ontario berths Jessica Turza (pictured) of Shenderey Gymnastics had firstplace marks in floor routine and bars to solidify gold all-around in her category at the Ontario provincial stream gymnastics championships in Mississauga last weekend. Competing at Level 7 for the 16-and-older age category, Turza also placed second on the beam and third on vault, to capture top spot and claim a berth on Team Ontario for the Eastern Canadian championships May 5 to 9 in Quebec City. Clubmate Samantha Janiki won vault in Level 8 (ages 10 and 11) to also clinch a berth on the Ontario squad. Shenderey also celebrated overall gold, as Rowan Bradley won the Level 7 category for nine-year-olds, while Daisy Allain topped he field in Level 6 at the same age category.

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Dave Joslin was friend and inspiration to many BY KIM ZARZOUR

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hen Dave Joslin passed away Feb. 21 at age 75, many residents of Richmond Hill felt the town had lost a good friend. The eulogy by Mayor Dave Barrow brought mourners to tears. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jozzyâ&#x20AC;?, the mayor said, was one of the best friends anybody could have. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We all have a piece of Dave in our memories. Keep it there and think of him when you need a friend.â&#x20AC;? Dave was a kind, gentle soul who loved life and loved his community and according to his sons, Jeff, Mark and Paul, he was following in the footsteps of his father, Herbert Joslin, a hero to the community 54 years ago. Herbert died while trying to stop an explosion that nearly flattened much of Vaughan and Richmond Hill in 1962. Herbert had worked as a store clerk for Superior Propane and was a volunteer firefighter in Vaughan. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d rushed to the scene of a gas leak, shutting of a valve at the plan to save countless lives. Seven houses were demolished that day but damage could have been much, much worse.

Knowing his father died a hero (awarded, post-humously, the Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s congressional award for bravery) impacted Dave deeply. He and his twin sister, Peggy Viverette, carried on Herbertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s legacy, striving to be a good human beings, respected, loved and giving to the community. He raised his own children and grandchildren Derek, Brett, Jamie, Kyle and Charlotte the same way, Paul said. For the five grandchildren it was simple: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our great grandad was a hero and our grandad was a legend.â&#x20AC;? Today, his family remains well-known in Richmond Hill. Daughter-in-law Darlene Joslin is director of the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parks and recreation department, Paul is a firefighter for the town and another son, Mark, is a professional hockey trainer/coach in town. Judy, his wife of 54 years, was the love of his life and family was everything to him. Their life together revolved around the boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; games and tournaments and Dave volunteered as coach, convener and cheerleader. Even after the boys grew older and could drive themselves to games, Dave and his wife Judy could be found perched in the stands, cheering them on â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a tradition they carried on with their grandchildren. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think that he realized

Dave Joslin passed away at age 75, with family and friends offering tributes to the man as a goodwill ambassador in hockey arenas and ball diamonds, on the golf course and in the wider community of Richmond Hill. Even the downtown theatre wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t large enough to accommodate all those wishing to pay their respects. how he was positively affecting 13 kids â&#x20AC;&#x201D; making us feel like all stars,â&#x20AC;? said Mark Tullock, one of the athletes Dave coached. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That encouraged me to want to coach myself using Mr. Jâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s method â&#x20AC;&#x201D; fun first, winning second.â&#x20AC;? When the time came to plan

for the celebration of life and as tributes and condolences poured in online, it became clear the facilities at Marshall Funeral Home would not be large enough. The service was held instead in the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts on a Friday morning, March 4.

Even that large venue couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t contain all the well-wishers who wanted to celebrate Daveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life, leaving standing-room only to hear sister-in-law Jackie Richardson and nieces Kim Richardson and Cori Byberg sing, the mayor eulogize and friends reunite and reminisce. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every time I and everybody else turned around, we were running into people that we havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seen in a long time and we had stories to share with each other,â&#x20AC;? Bill Neilson, family friend, said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He was a friend to Richmond Hill.â&#x20AC;? And he was a friend to many who frequented nearby Eagles Nest golf course, where Dave spent the past 12 years as the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best known, most respected greeter/starter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He truly was a goodwill ambassador, not only for the golf course, but for mankind,â&#x20AC;? said Ron Nicholson. April 29, opening day at the course this year, will also be Daveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s birthday and it will be bittersweet, as golfers learn about Daveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s passing, and friends and family take his place at tee-off to greet them and offer tributes to a man well loved.

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Ronald, beloved husband of 57 years to Donna McKay (nee Rutledge). Loving father of Constance 'Connie' McKay of Georgina and Sheryl and her husband Stephen Schweinberger of Mount Albert. Cherished 'Gramps' of Katelynn, Samantha, Rebecca, and Alexander. Dear brother of Patricia (Peter Christian) of Victoria, B.C., Diane (Chris Toogood) of Hockley Valley and of the late Gordon and his surviving wife Vee of Unionville. Ron will be greatly missed his by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. A very special 'Thank you' to all of the doctors, nurses and staff at Southlake Regional Health Centre for all their wonderful care and support. Visitation was held at the M.W. Becker Funeral Home, 490 The Queensway South Keswick, Ontario on Saturday, April 9, 2016 from 2 to 4 p.m. followed by a Funeral Service in the Chapel at 4 p.m. Cremation. Donations to Southlake Regional Health Centre or the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Sign an online book of condolences at mwbeckerfuneralhome.com

WINDHAGER, Frank

It is with great sadness, the family announces that Frank Windhager, just shy of his 100th birthday passed away quietly at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket on April 11, 2016. He is survived by his beloved wife of 75 years Erna, his grandchildren, Stephen and Lindsay, great grandchildren, Tlaloc, Zyanya, Diana, and Alexander, and daughter-in-law Becky. He will be sadly missed by his relatives living in Germany and he will be reunited with his late son Dieter. Frank worked as a skilled cabinet maker in Germany from a young age, and after moving to Canada in 1953 with his family, he continued his craft, building furniture in Newmarket until retirement. He continued to create beautiful pieces for the family after his retirement. When he wasn't in the workshop, he would be outside tending the beautiful garden, or having an animated discussion about world politics. Frank was a vibrant, passionate man, with a kind and generous spirit, he will be truly missed. We love you Grampa! Friends may call at the Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home, 157 Main Street South, Newmarket for visitation on Thursday, April 14, 2015 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. A funeral mass will be held at St. John Church, 432 Ontario Street, Newmarket on Friday, April 15, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. followed by interment at St. Johns Cemetery. Memorial donations Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences at www.roadhouseandrose.com KOOY (KOOIJ), Leendert A.R.C.T., Director of the Ontario Christian Music Assembly for 55 years. "Safe in the arms of Jesus", peacefully at Sunnybrook Hospital, Toronto on Thursday, April 7, 2016, of Toronto at 76 years of age. Beloved husband of late Maria. Father of Bill & Marg Kooy - Will (Emily), late Lisa, Sandra (Joe), Brandon (Kim); Rick & Monique Kooy - Daniel, Matthew; Johanna & Julio Alburquerque - Jireissy, Jifreissy, Julio Jr.; Harry & Sharon Kooy - Bradley (Laura), Katelyn (Jordan), Stacey (Jon), Jason; Jackie & Paul Dykxhoorn - Joel (Rachel), Joshua (Erika), Jesse (Shannon); Francy & Karl VanderVeen - Maria (Ryan), James (Jamie), Justin (Wendy), Rachel, Sarah; Len & Carrie Kooy - Felicia (Johan), Andrew (Kendall), Thomas, Darren (Alyssa), Evan (Megan); Albert & Mary-Ann Kooy - Peter (Jillayna), Timothy, Rebecca, Daniel, Michael, Carolyn; Benjamin & Joann Kooy - Alex, Jordan; and 15 great grandchildren. Loving brother of Arie & Nienke Kooy; Annie & Klaas Streutker; Kees & Alice Kooy; late Jan & Diane Kooy; Adrian & Willie Kooy. Special thanks to the staff at Sunnybrook Hospital, especially, Dr. Emmenegger and Nurse Sima. Friends called at the Springdale Christian Reformed Church, Bradford for visitation. Memorial service was held at the Church on Monday, April 11, 2016 at 2 p.m. Arrangements entrusted to SKWARCHUK FUNERAL HOME, Bradford.

AYLETT, Thelma Grace (nee Joel) 1920-2016 Peacefully into the arms of her Saviour on Monday, April 11, 2016 in her 96th year at Bradford Valley Care Community. Beloved wife of late Edward (2012) for 68 years. Loving mother of Lynda (Lloyd) and Paul (Jane). Cherished nany of Sean, Kelly (Kevin), David and Matthew (Amanda) and great nany to Tyler, Nathan, Emma, Liam, Noah and Brooklyn. Predeceased by her brother Donald. Fondly remembered by nieces and nephews. Friends may call at St. John's Presbyterian Church, 2940 10th Sideroad, Bradford for visitation on Friday, April 15, 2016 from 10 a.m. until the time of a funeral service in the Church at 11 a.m. Interment Aurora Cemetery. The family wishes to thank the staff at Bradford Valley for their wonderful care over the past 7 years. Donations would be appreciated to Gideon Bibles or a charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to SKWARCHUK FUNERAL HOME, Bradford. BOWLES, Raymonde (nee Torrent) Passed away peacefully at the Southlake Regional Health Centre on Sunday, April 10, 2016 at the age of 87. Loving wife to Ernest John for almost 68 years. Cherished mother to Kenneth, the late Keith, David, Ted (Marian), Carolyn (Dave) Gore, and John. Proud Nana to Melissa (Rob), Christine, Sarah, Michael (Tracy), Paul (Jenn), Ryan, Brian, and Vanessa. Great Nana to Gavin, Madelyn, Isla, Brooklyn, ZoĂŤ, and Amelia. She will be missed by many relatives and friends. In keeping with Raymonde's wishes, cremation has taken place. Memorial visitation at Taylor Funeral Home Newmarket Chapel, 524 Davis Drive NEWMARKET (905-898-2100) on Friday, April 15th from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 16th from 10:00-11:00 a.m. A memorial service will take place in the funeral home chapel on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. For those who wish, donations made to the War Amps would be appreciated by the family. Please sign the online book of condolences at www.taylorfh.ca

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JONES, Roy June 25, 1948 - April 16, 2015

Remembering Roy Jones, who passed away suddenly on April 16, 2015. Roy is sadly missed by his sisters Wendy (Lang) of Keswick and Patricia (Adamson) of Toronto, brother Blake of Aurora and mother Audrey of Richmond Hill. Roy's happiest days were lived in Aurora, the place he always considered home. Roy is remembered for his kindness and generosity to friends and family, was a thoughtful son to his mother and loved to share a brew with his friends at Baldwins. We miss him every day. Wendy, Pat and Blake.

FISHER, Allan In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather who passed away April 15, 2012 Beautiful memories Are wonderful things, They last till the longest day. They never wear out, They never get lost, And can never be given away. Someday we hope to meet you, Someday we know not when, To clasp your hand in the better land, Never to part again.

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A celebration of Tom's life will be held at SKWARCHUK FUNERAL HOME, 30 Simcoe Rd., Bradford on Sunday, April 17, 2016 from 2-4 p.m. In Tom's memory, donations may be made to the Stronach Regional Cancer Centre at Southlake Regional Health Centre. OXMAN, Gerald Went to be with his Lord on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at Hill House Hospice, Richmond Hill.

Beloved husband of Beverley. Dear father of Bill (Lorraine), Ken (Luanne), David, and Donna. Will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Heston, Warren, and Joey. Gerald was well known as the "Furniture Man" for Home Furnishings Charitable, Aurora. He made a difference in the lives of everyone who knew him. A Celebration of Gerald's Life will be held on Friday, April 22nd from 1-3pm at Cedarview Community Church, 1000 Gorham St., Newmarket. LACHANCE, Zita January, 17th, 1964 - April, 18th, 2009

Lovingly remembered by wife Eleanore, son Stephen (Linda), daughter Stephanie (Mike) and grandchildren Kailey, Kyle, Zackery and Jacob.

BELL, Christopher Michael

In loving memory of a wonderful husband, father and best friend who left us on April 12th, 1999. We love you, we miss you. Always remembered and respected. Debbie, Matthew and Jennifer

7 years have passed since you were taken away. We say your name often so no one forgets. We miss your voice and your laughter. We miss your touch and your embrace. We miss your guidance and your love. We, just, miss you. Still. We thank God that you were in our lives, And we do remember you. Always. Daniel, Justin & Alyssa

John Ross June 26, 1992 April 13, 2014 We miss our beloved son and brother. His spirit is with us always, in everything that we do and in all that we will become.

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We miss your smile, Your joking ways, We miss the things You used to say. And when old times We do recall, It's then we miss you Most of all. Missing you now, 5 years on, as much as ever. We love you Daddy (and Grandpa), Nancy, Amanda, Nathan, Miles, Gwyneth and Owen.

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THOMPSON, Tom Suddenly passed away at home on S u n d a y, A p r i l 1 0 , 2 0 1 6 . To m Thompson of Newmarket at 80 years of age. Loving dad of Marlene (late Ron), Donna (Johnny), Joanne (David) and Ernie (Christa). Proud Poppa of Patrick, Jasmine; Derica, Colin, Sommer; Billy Joe, Denver; Blake, Bradley and Hugh. Dear brother of Royce (Marg), Doug (Viola), Dalt (Marie), Joe (Barb), late Glena (late Bill), late Jean (late Frank), late Ron, late Howard (late Muriel) and late Harry (Kay). Tom will be sadly missed by his 15 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

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Offers available from April 13 – April 18, 2016. ≈Payments cannot be made on a weekly basis, for advertising purposes only. **Total bonus cash incentives of $500 // $750 // $1,000 // $1,500 // $2,000 applicable on 2016 Micra // 2016 Sentra // 2015 Micra, 2015 Sentra, 2016 Versa Note, 2015 Versa Note, 2016 Altima, 2016 Juke, 2016 Rogue, 2016 Murano // 2015 Altima, 2015 Pathfinder // 2016 Pathfinder. Total bonus cash incentives consist of : (i) $750 // $1,500 My Choice bonus cash; and (ii) a 5-Day Sales Event bonus cash incentive of $250//$500 on 2016 Altima, 2016 Juke, 2016 Murano models // 2016 Pathfinder models. Advertised offers are before tax deductions. †Representative finance offer based on a new 2016 Rogue S FWD CVT (Y6RG16 AA00). Selling price is $25,874 financed at 0% APR equals 60 monthly payments of $431 monthly for a 60 month term. $0 down payment required. Cost of borrowing is $0 for a total obligation of $25,874. $1,000 My Choice bonus cash included in advertised offer. ≠Representative monthly lease offer based on a new 2016 Rogue S FWD CVT (Y6RG16 AA00)/2016 Rogue SV Special Edition FWD (Y6SG16 AA00)/2016 Altima 2.5 (T4LG16 AAOO)/2016 Pathfinder S 4 X2 (5XRG16 AA00)/2016 Murano S FWD (LXRG16 AA00). 1.49%/1.49%/1.99%/2.99%/2.99% lease APR for a 60/60/60/60/60 month term equals monthly payments of $258/$289/$295/$346 with $0/$0/$0/$0 down payment, and $0 security deposit. First monthly payment, down payment and $0 security deposit are due at lease inception. Payments include freight and fees. Lease based on a maximum of 20,000 km/year with excess charged at $0.10/km. Total lease obligation is $15,468/$17,330/$17,7 16/$21,908/$20,748. $1,000/$1,000/$1,000/$2,000/$1,000 My Choice Bonus cash included in advertised offer. $75/$180 lease cash applicate on 2016 Rogue S FWD CVT (Y6RG16 AA00)/2016 Altima 2.5 (T4LG16 AAOO). ▲Models shown $37,474/$29,679/$48,924/$45,924 Selling price for a new 2016 Rogue SL AWD Premium (Y6DG16BK00)/2016 Altima 2.5 SR (T4NG16 AA00)/2016 Pathfinder Platinum 4x4 (5XEG16 AA00)/2016 Murano Platinum AWD (LXEG16 *◆±≠▲Freight and PDE charges ($1,795/$1,750/$1,795/$1,795) air-conditioning levy ($100) where applicable, applicable fees (all which may vary by region), manufacturer’s rebate and dealer participation where applicable are included. License, registration, insurance and applicable taxes are extra. Offers are available on approved credit through Nissan Canada Finance for a limited time, may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers except stackable trading dollars. Vehicles and accessories are for illustration purposes only. See your dealer or visit Nissan.ca/Loyalty. 1The Blind Spot Warning System is not a substitute for proper lane changing procedures. The system will not prevent contact with other vehicles or accidents. It may not detect every vehicle or object around you. 2Lane Departure Warning System operates only when the lane markings are clearly visible on the road. Speed limitations apply. See Owner’s Manuel for details. 3Parking aid/convenience feature. Cannot completely eliminate blind spots. May not detect every object and does not warn of moving objects. Always check surroundings and turn to look behind you before moving vehicle. MOD operates at vehicle speed below 5 mph. 2016 Murano is recognized as IIHS top safety pick+ when equipped with Forward Emergency Braking. For more information see www.IIHS.org. ^Ward’s Large Cross Utility Market Segmentation. MY16 Pathfinder vs 2016 and 2015 Large Cross/Utility Class. 2016 Sentra/2016 Rogue recognized as IIHS top safety picks when equipped with Forward Emergency Braking. For more information see www.IIHS.org. See your participating Nissan retailer for complete details. ©2016 Nissan Canada Inc. and Nissan Canada Financial Services Inc. a division of Nissan Canada Inc.