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‘Ioe 'Ls' devoted to promoting Sports in SlouMIef‘ she “I [is unique and varied welt-mes in local sports. whetiwr it be hockey or sofiball. give him a perspenive on situations and aids him in turning to wwm tions for probtems '“loelsalwaysw'llllngwhclpomwhen mdwlwmheisneededanddmssowlm enthusiasm. He strives to give every child a poem“: memorable experience When play- ing s m Stoulfvlllc. and the Whltchurchâ€" Sto ' lle Softball Association is fortunate to have such a dedicated mlumeer." 'nm's a social aspect. "11w most rewarding things «w‘vr the of'the initiation program as well as other training and dmkipmem initiatives. "Virtually 9w weekend from September to April loo can found at the arena to mdinating the efforts of ultimatum. coacltr es and game officials to ensure that games and pstwices involving 40 teams go on as scheduled? It is difficult to itttagine that the Mitchumh-StoufMlle Minor Hockey Asm- ciation would have enjoyed the success it has without the outstanding contributions of people like loe l‘alma." Easter lime- Doner. the softball assmiation's pms'ident. says Palm's dedication and expe rience' ed throug‘ the yem in being invo , with lhcit organization has enabled him to be a valuabk pertain to have in an executive position. Sports person of year wants newcomers to try hockey “I'd like H» see the house league (hockey) program continue to image the lmvestmem in skills development in the 1P. novice. atom and peewee‘dlvisbns." he “In addition. I'd like to see our house league program run. ning at. or near. full capacity; we have an influx of new‘residems into town and I'd like to see their children invnlved in the game. and the parents involved in volumeta'rim?r "But it‘s fun insulting to know the kids and seeing them enioying the game.” Hindng he will step down from his post with the softball association after the cur- rent season and minor hockey when the next annual general meeting takes place nex! year. the ammoâ€"be muted l‘l an‘h'itcct still has some objectives to fulfill. years in the Whitchurdx-Stouffville Minor 1 hockey Association has been the friendships I've made with players. thcit families” and other associmigm members and being able to increase the focus and resources allocated to the house league pmgam.” he said. “mate's a lot of passionate. gmss~rools laurel enthusiasm and support for hockey in Whitchumh-StouMlc and bcing able to be a pan of that and influence it In the extent I ran. has been fun.” He strives to give every child a positive. menmmblr experivnre when playing sports. Sports person of the year he Palm: is a fan ofthe friendships made through sport. He‘s responsible for the GOO-phyrr house league in Wtchurda-Stouflvillle Minor Hockey. SW‘W "LE PHOTO