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not only has kept the club in the black ever since, but also allowed the club to adequately contribute its share to the construction costs of Rink in the Park. Dr. Coker was an appointed member of the Community Services Board (1965 72) and during that period also served a stint as Board viceâ€"chairman. He remained an Advisory Committee member from 1976 81. Dr Coker is also a charter Ahember of the Optimist Club of Kitchener Waterlon and served as its president in 1958 59 and also as zones Lieutenant Governor in 1972 73 Laurie Simpson, who all would agree has been one of the pillars in the foundation and growth of ringette in the C.ty. Laurie started out as equipment manager and has worked her way through the president‘s role, CORL rep, secreâ€" tary and president (1976), tween allâ€"star managâ€" er, and in 1979, was the Ringette Canada Committee Chairman in charge of local arâ€" rangements for the highly successful national championships in Waterloo. She has also been involved in minor soccer and continues to manage at the allâ€"star level, now in the belle diâ€" vision. In 1965 Dr Coker was elected to the board of directors of the club, and helped initiate the ‘"Learn to skate" program. He served as club president in 1974 76 and set up a trust fund that For the first time since its inception, the dinner also recognized a special achiever in a nonâ€"traditional sport when it honored Dr. John Coker for his contributions to the Kâ€"W Skating Club Master of Ceremonies for the evening Bob McKillop once again proved a highly entertain ing host for the occasion Doug Daum, who has practically touched all bases in minor hockey in the past decade. assuming such roles as midget house league coach, juvenile allâ€"star manager, midget house league convenor,. novice instructor, tourney chairman and at the present time, City League viceâ€"president. Glen Witmer, who caught the volunteer spirit the first time he took his sons to ball practice in 1972, and has carved a brilliant path of volunteer work since. Starting out as an allâ€" star coach, he has brought Waterloo great recognition in 1 â€"ball circles. winning backâ€"toâ€"back World Invitational titles in 197576 as well as many other tourney titles. He has been a sponsor for seven years, was WMBA treasurer for two years, and is a superb fund raiser. Glen has also been house league convenor for many years and has contributed to its enormous expansion Twice in the past, in 1976 and 1979 six people have been honored but Tuesday‘s seven were the most ever singled out for their years of dedication and leadership in the area of minor sports. Among those honored were: Fran Keena, whose dedication to minor girls softball in the past 10 years has not only aided the growth of the sport but also contributed to its survival. Fran began at the coaching level in 1972 and has advanced to the convenor, viceâ€"president and president‘s (1978) level while attempting to ensure that all young girls entering the sport would enjoy the experience of playing. Dennis Dosman, familiar figure as WMHA pastâ€"president,. who during the recent term he spent as president. initiated the "skills developâ€" ment program"" and also the formation of the successful Twin City Optimist House League tournament. Now a peewee house league convenor, Dennis started his volunteer work in hockey in 1972 and coached and managed the major bantam allâ€"stars for seven years He then became viceâ€"president in charge of City League before assuming the WMHA presidency role. Dennis has also been instrumental in bringing boy~‘ minor softball back to Waterloo this yvear Dave Lorentz, known around Interâ€"County Baseball umpire circles for his enthusiastic call of "if in doubt, call him out." as well as his many years in an unsung hero capacity in both hockey and baseball. Starting out as a house league baseball coach in 1969, Dave jumped into hockey coaching in 1970 and still coaches a midget house league team. He also took an active behind the scenes role in the WMBA executive while still finding time to continue coaching and conven ing For the first time since their inception in 1964, a lotal of seven Minor Sports Special Achieveâ€" ment Awards were bestowed upon worthy recipients at the !8th annual City of Waterloo Volunteer Recognition Dinner at Knights of Columbus Hall. Shining seven honored at dinner Special achievement awards A total of seven volunteers were honored with Special Achievement Awards at Tuesday‘s City of Waterioo Volunteer Recognition Dinner. Each was awarded a plaque by Mayor Marjorie Carroli, who greeted all 450 volunteers with warm praise of their outstanding contributions to the city in the past year. Award winners (top Iâ€"r) were Gien Witmer, Doug Daum, Mayor Carroll, Dave Lorentz, and Dennis Dosman. Seated are (Iâ€"r) Fran Keena, Dr. John Coker, and Laurie Simpson. To become a legend a sports car must offer an outstanding combination of style, luxury and performance. The RXâ€"7 does. Come to Bâ€"K OF WATERLOO, slip into an RXâ€"7 and become part of a machine that does much more than just transport you from one point to another. Put yourself behind the wheel of a legend. Three models to choose from â€"S, GS an GX. THE AFFORDABLE LEGEND | 1982 MAZDA RXâ€"7 U 15 UNIVERSITY AVE. 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