The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

COLUMN ay 11 was Mother’s Day. And no Whitchunch- Stouffville mother could have been prouder or happier than Anita Cargill after watching her 16-year-old daughter perform in this year’s 47th semi-annual Stouffvillelce Show. “It was very emotional. l was teary-eyed," says Anita. While the co-host's attention was undeni- ably focused on Shawna. it was the event’s wider spectrum that also captured her concentration. “It was wonderful to see how far all skaters had come since the start of the season." she enthused. Born in Stouifville. one of four in the family of Joseph and Fran- ces te Bogt. Anita and husband Bryan caught figure skating fever when Shawna, at the tender age of four did her initial balancing act on the blades. Now. a Grade 9 student attending St. Brother Andre High School in Markham, she’s never looked back. “At first she didn't like it," her mother nemembers, "but we told her she had to at least complete one season. She now loves it.” Who do you think should be Whitchurch-Stouffville's A éoveted gold medal. symbolic 2014 Citizen of the Year? DEADLINE JUNE 7. 2014 Nominations should include nominee's detailed resume and letters of support. email: jmason®yrmg.com Mail or hand deliver to: Stouffville Sun-Tribune 6290 Main St. Stouffville, Ont. MA 167 Attention: Jim Mason For more information call 905-640-2612 ext. 23 Award to be presented during the opening of the 30‘“ Annual Whitchurch-Stoufiville Strawberry Festival Skaters make mother’s day ‘very emotional’ Nominations are open for this year's award. We are looking for a person who: 0 makes our community a better place to live, work and play 0 is involved to benefit more than his or her family or business 0 sets a positive example for others Sponsored by: (SEW-Tribune _of cpmpetition excellence, gilds her Anita honestly admits her daughter's early-age skating involvements were not carbon copies of her own experiences “i remember my mom taking me down to the old arena. the ‘barn’ as they used to call it but all I could do was hang onto the boards.” Then. five years ago, she joined the club's adult group. prompting an emerâ€" gence of skills that had been absent as a child. “I was determined to improve and I did." she said. But other doors opened. Before joining the club execu- tive. she assisted as an ice show dressing room mom and later in 2008, 2011 and 2012 held the posi- tion of club registrar. During the season of2012-2013 she served as president. Anita and close friend Lesley Sutton co-chaired last week- end's show. She's cunently a pm- liaison with the coaches in addi- tion. she volunteered at registra- tion evenings for skating programs Sept. 5 to )9; registration for the ice At three performances. one on Friday and two on Saturday, Shaw- na shared several numbers plus a solo. In total. 180 skaters. ranging inagefmmthnaeto lBtookpart. Says Ms Sutton: "Anita was instrumental in implementing the new Canskate Program and has closely supervised its operation to ensure its success. She has made a significant contribution to the show and served as a captain on test day. Whén club ice time was being allocated. Anita attended several useffgrjoqp meetings. She's been noniinated by [£5- ley for the 2013-2014 Skate Canada volunteer award. Roaming Around with lim Thomas For further information. please visit our website wwwtrca.on.ca/LCP or contact: Toronto and Region Conservation Over the last year. TRCA has been consulting with many partners and stakeholders on the draft Living City Policies. TRCA invites the public to learn about the final draft of this policy document. When approved in Fall 2014. the document will guide the implementation of TRCA‘s legislated Phone (416) 661-6600, ext. 5221 or 5277 and delegated roles and responsibilities in the planning and development approvals process. The (Draft) Living City Policies for Planning and Development in the Watersheds of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Wednesday, May 21. 2014 Black Creek Pioneer Village, Visitor’s Centre, Weston Room B 1000 Murray Ross Parkway, Toronto | 3 pm. to 9 pm. Short presentations at 4:30 pm. and 7:30 pm. growth and development of the club within the community, pro- moting figure skating for all levels and ages. Her personal commit- ment is evidenced by the many hours she's contributed and the efiorts she’s provided all projects with which she's been involved including hiring stafi; resolving parental concerns and developing a volunteer base.” “Anita's contributions are end- less," says Lesley. “the success of the club in recent years can be directly credited to her. She's an excellent representative of the Stouffville Figure Skating Club and the Skate Canada organization." While modest conceming per- sonal achievements. Anita beams with delight negarding Shawna's accomplishments. Including les- sons under the watchful eye of instructor Lynda Khanna. Shawna spends five hours each week on skates. She also assists with two (lanskate age groups. Other club coaches include: Hans and Judy Ahlgren; Janet Wflliams. Mandy Gibson. Nata- lie Antonacci. 'Il‘oy Hockley. Bmtt Schrader and Jessie 'l‘o. ' Anita explains that with 425 skaters involved. the club's future Why not an ice show every year? Anita was asked. The time. she says. close to 10 months of preparation. And the cost. about $45,000. "It's great to have parents of young children grow with the club." she states. “new blood introduces innovative ideas and productive opinions." The sport is a great confidence builder. But more importantly. she notes, it creates in a boy or girl the ability to cope with disappoint- ments as well as enjoyments. Anita explains that for the major- ity of skaters. careers conclude after they complete high school and go on to university. "Taking pan in a carnival is a highlight in every skater's life," she claims. So what does the future hold for Shawna? A teacher. responds Anita â€" in a classroom. in an arena. maybe in both. looks exceptionally bright. This prospect. she says. is enhanced by the numbers of new members moving into executive positions. 14m Thomas IS a Stouflvme resident who has written for area newspapers for more than 60 years. “One doesn't always win.” she Mm.” !ur The In“. my-