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oes Cops on the run OPP officers from detachments, across the province are asking com- munity groups, in- dividuals, schools, business and governments to '"ADOPT-A-COP"' dur- ing their Torch Runs across Ontario in support of Special Olympics being held in Hamilton this August. Any individual or group can "Adopt-A-Cop" and raise money in an officer's name, with all funds going directly to Special Olympics. Special Olympics con- tributes to the physical, social and psychological development of people with mental retardation and OPP officers, in con- juction with other law en- forcement personnel, have volunteered to carry ceremonial torches on runs across Ontario to light the official cauldron in Hamilton on August 12 al 7:30 p.m. Currently, there are eight proposed routes. The longest begins at the Ontario-Manitoba border and the shortest starts at the United States border south of Niagara Falls. While runs start from dif- ferent locations and begin on different days, all con- clude simultaneously in Hamilton at the official opening ceremonies. - The Torch Run began in 1981, when Wichita, Kan- sas police started to raise funds for Special Olym- pics. The Torch Run was seen as a way to involve local law enforcement per- sonnel with the communi- ty and Special Olympics. After three years of suc- cessful runs in Kansas, the program was presented to the International Associa- tion of Chiefs of Police. With the IACP's en- thusiastic support and leadership, the Torch Run expanded into seven U. S. states by 1985 and into 43 states by 1986. In 1987, the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police instituted a Torch Run Relay for the benefit of Ontario Special Olympics athletes. That year 1,120 law enforcement runners covered 550 miles and rais- ed over $100,000 for Special Olympics in On- tario. The total distance to be covered in Special Olympics Torch Runs in Ontario this year will ex- ceed 2,000 miles. "Adopt-A-Cop" pledge forms are available from all OPP detachments and many local police departments. Midland Police Depart- ment's Dan Gilbert is ex- pected to be one of nearly 30 in the Northern Route. schmidt moves up The President's Trophy Race held at Mosport on the July 1 weekend saw Gunter Schmidt's Formula Ford finish in 11th place (14th starting position in a 270 "car, treldys «His Volkswagon Fox finished 10th overall, third in divi- sion (22nd starting position in 26 car field). The development of the Fox, the first-of-its kind race-prepared Volkswagon, has been a challenge. "Qualifying the Fox was very frustrating this time," said Schmidt. I made some modifications that didn't work out, so I had to re- work the engine after quali- fying Friday night. But I sure couldn't complain about her on Saturday. Not only did I move up 17 posi- tions and finish third in my division. I knocked four seconds off my personal best time in the Fox. I'm getting closer to the times I had in the Rabbit last Maple Valley | hosts derby The Maple Valley Club in Lafontaine held their first annual fish Derby Sunday, July 3. Forty-six fishermen, women and children entered the derby and many good fish were caught and entered for cash prizes. The winners in the smallmouth bass class were:first place, Basil Secord, 2 lbs., 8.5 ounces; second, Homer Lalonde, 2 lbs., 1 oz.; third, Al Laurin, 2 lbs., 1 oz.; fourth, Gerard Charlebois, 1 lb., 13 oz.; fifth, Elaine Gignac, 1 lb., 10 oz.; sixth, Reg Mar- Ghinon;) 1. db... 715. 0z.; seventh, Ramond St. Amant, 1 |b., 7 oz.; Bill Brasseur, 1 |b., 6.5 oz. Pete Pauze was the only winner in the pike class with a catch of 8 lbs., 10 oz. The winners in the "any other variety "class were Jacques Gignac and Homer Lalonde. In addition to the cash prizes, all registrants were eligible for lucky draw prizes kindly donated by generous local businesses and interested individuals. The winner of the'prize for the youngest fisherman was seven year vid Joel Dorion. Dorion wins a rod, reel and tackle box donated by Mike's Sports of Penetanguishene. The Maple Valley Club and all those who par- ticipated in the Fish Derby wish to extend their ap- preciation to the generous donors of prizes: Penetang IGA, Ken Gauthier Sports, Minit Market, The Friars,, Leon Laurin, Greg Mar- childon, Desroches Esso, Big V Drugs, Lafontaine Hardware, George Lind- blad, Best Built Cabinets (Toronto), Homer Lalonde, Gabe Brunnelle, Brunelle's Variety, Maple Valley Club, Mike's Milk (Penetang), Joe Laurin, Mike's Sports, and Piccolo Castello Restaurant, Lafontaine. Trattoria _ year." Schmidt started the race with a brand new set of racing slics. "I'm grateful to my sponsors," said Schmidt. "By the time I finished this race, there was no rubber left. I raced the last few laps on cord. Even though it was a hard run, it was a good one. | felt satisfied at the end of ites Schmidt's 11th place finish in the 35 lap For- mula Ford race was a spec- tator's delight. Gilles Schmidt (no relation) and Mark Gervais, both from- Quebec were in 10th (24 minutes/44.4 seconds) and 9th (24 minutes/43.9 seconds) positions respec- tively. Schmidt's time was 24:45.8 seconds. Winner Pat Lacasse from Ste. Pie, Quebec, finished in 23:38. Schmidt will race his Formula Ford in the Rothmans 24 Hour Race at Mosport August 12-14. Schmidt's sponsors in- clude Brothers Express, Budget Rent-a-Car, CKMP, The Coach & The Athlete, Garms Sunoco, Greenbelt Motors in Unionville, In- dustrial Assistance, Kirkby & Kirkby Strategies and Waltec. Matt Sonser Proprietor 526-4841 --PNATPS ELECTRIC 372 Horrell Ave. Midland, Ont. 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