SUMMER ISSUE OF Ontario Water Skier CANCELLED! We're sure you noticed, but there was no Summer issue of Ontario Water Skier. The problem arose as a result of staffing and funding issues. Due to the uncertainty of continuing government funding (see page 8), the OWSA board was forced to review a number of programs, including the on-going employment of an administrative assistant. As a result, , who had worked for the OWSA for several years, was laid off in August. Before that, she had suffered a nasty leg fracture and had been forced off the job for several months. The short-staffing, combined with the increasing number of OWSA programs and delays and cuts to our government support all played a role in the cancelling of the summer issue of Ontario Water Skier. But were back now! CANGO SPONSORS OWSA This spring, Cango Petroleum joined the OWSAs team of corporate sponsors, supporting the Water Ski Pro Clinics and Instructors Course. Thanks - we couldnt have done it without you! NEW FOOTER Glenn and Karyn Scarpa welcomed their second child, Jessie Eleanor, on May 17. Jessie was born in Winter Haven, Florida and is a younger sister for Kacy. WATER SKIING ON DISCOVERY CHANNEL On Dec. 5th make sure you tune into the Discovery Channel to catch a special show shot last June at Bond Lake. The show features barefooter Doug Gray and wakeboarder Jeremy Kovak. Check local listings for time(s). JUDY MESSER HONOURED World Overall Champion Judy Messer was honoured on July 13th with a surprise(?) party celebrating her victory at the 1995 World Championships. The day was the first opportunity her entire family plus all her friends and sponsors could meet. During several presentations, Judys extraordinary acomplishments were noted, with award presentations and comments from those who have known her through her skiing career, including former team mates. Then Judy was put on the spot, identifying people and events in a series of old photos. The event was arranged by her obviously proud family. Brother Joel McClintock, World Overall Champion himself in 1979, served as MC. They are the only brother-sister duo to win overall titles. 1996 OWSA ASSOCIATE MEMBERS GOLD Roblin Enterprises SILVER Canadian Adventure Camp Birch Point Marina BRONZE American Water Ski Association Arrowhead Camp BC Waterski Association Bangor Lodge Limited Bond lake Water Ski Club Bushs Water Ski Centre Camp Can Aqua Camp Iawah Camp Kadimah Camp Kaiiquaii Camp Kandalore Camp Katonim Camp Kodiak Camp Maromac Camp Manatou Camp New Moon Camp Northland - BNai Brith Camp Ponacka Camp Ramah in Canada Camp Shalom Camp Tamarack Camp Wahanowin Inc. Camp Walden Ltd. Camp Winnebagoe Inc. Cango Petroleum CNIB CNIB Lake Joseph Centre Collins Bay Water Ski Club Connelly Skis Canada Cottage Life Cottage Toys Curtis Ski School Davis Lake Ski Club Davis Water Ski School F.O.C.A. Gibbies Water Ski School Gloucester Water Ski Assn. Gravity Sports Agencies H.O. Sports Canada Hallmark Cards Canada Hockey Opportunity Camp Kawartha Water Ski Club Kilcoo Camp L.A. Ski Connection Lake Dore Tent & Trailer Park Mattawa House & Tavern McClintocks Water Ski School Mercury Marine Mesle Regd Canada MICA Sportswear Ministry of Culture, Tourism & Recreation Multimutal Financial Nautic Distributors New Frenda Youth Camp NMMA/Canada Boat Shows Olympic Wheelchair Sales & Service Onondaga Camp Ont. Aboriginal Rec. Council Ont. Marine Operators Assoc. Pipeline Surf & Snow Placid Water Ski School Pleasant Bay Camp Pripsteins Camp Rini Ski School Safari Lake Association Schreiners Ski & Sport Severn Ski Club Ski Barefoot Enterprises Splash Water Sport & Ski Centre Summer Water Sports Inc. Sun and Ski Sunset Lakes Water Ski Club The E-Z Group The Pro Team Thunder Water Ski Investments Toronto Water Ski Club Waterline Sports Waterskiing Experiences Waterskis Etc. Welland Water Ski Club Western Watersports Yachters Choice (Duvall) YMCA Geneva Park Youthdale Camp