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STAFF PHOTO/SJOERD WlTTEVE EN Dr. Don Petrie will receive the 2008 Sunâ€"Tribune citizen of the year award Thursday night at the Strawberry Festival. www.crimestoppersyr.ca This message brought to you as a community service of The Economist/Sun-Trlbune Cash llmrds For Anonymous Tips On Crime “It's one of the satisfactions of the job," he said, “to deliver a baby and see them grow. And then to deliver the babies of babies you've delivered. Get- ting to know so many families has been a real perk." He lent his expertise and interest to many community groups over the years. He joined the board of Parkview Ser- vices for Seniors last year. Bypass surgery of his own two years ago forced him to cut back to “only” half days at the medical centre. Dr. Petrie has been behind cam- paigns to build a bandshell in Memorial Park and transform the old town hall into a theatre. “One day, I had three deliveries in three hospitals: Brier Bush, Centenary (Scarborough) and Uxbridge," he says with a laugh. “And all three went well.” He helped plan Markham Stouffville Hospital as a board member from 1983 until its opening in 1990. He’s also an advocate for the arts, including Latcham Gallery. He estimates he delivered 1,400 babies. ushering little ones into the world. He may be best known for his 44 T 0p citizen delivered 1,400 babies 1-800-565-81 I I Join us at anytime. www.girlguides.cc Git‘lGuides Guides ofCanada duCanada At his family’s church, Christ Church Anglican, he donated a sundial that was mounted last year. The ancient time pieces have intrigued the doctor so much, he has joined international soci- eties and travelled widely to View them. Still, raising four children with his wife of 52 years, Iacquelin, tops the list of achievements. “They all went to local schools here and are all doing well," he said. “We’re proud of them all.” years of work on and off stage with Music Mania, Stoufivile’s annual spring variety show. Several fellow Maniacs nominated him as citizen of the year. That “they created something so accurate 2,000 years ago,” amazes him. Just as Wtchurch-Stouffville is of its top citizen. “Just a great group of people," he replied. “Music Mania is a true commu- nity involvement." babies of babies you’ve delivered. Getting to know so many families has been a real perk.” ‘... And then to deliver the Thursday, June 26, 2008 0 4:30 pm â€" 7:00 pm ROAST BEEF DINNER The Lions Club of Stouffville Beef Barbeque Memorial Park, Downtown Stouffville SW ,5me n June 21. - He and his wife, Jacquelln, raised for children in Stouffville: Alison (Cook- stown), Olivia (Stouffville), Joseph (Toronto) and Jonathan (Haliburton). They have five grandchildren. -Community involvement; MS and Arthritis societies, Palliative Care York Region, Markham Stoufiville Family Ufe Centre, Salvation Army, Home Support Services, Clock Tower Theatre - Currently on the board of Parkview Services for Seniors, he was on the board of Markham Stouffville Hospital during its construction - has been with Music Mania, Stouffville's variety show, for 44 years - proposed building a bandshell in Memorial Park - hobbies including camping, skiing, sailing and sun dials. - active member of Christ Church Anglican in Stouffville -the award will be presented byThe Sun-Tribune Thursday at 7 pm. at the Strawberry Festival in Memorial Park. Reclplent’s resume Don Petn'e is Whitchumho Stouflville’s Citizen of the year: 74~year-old family doctor