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Times Advocate, 1991-05-15, Page 9Page 8 Times -Advocate, May 15, 1991 Bikers raise money for charity EXETER - Over 40 motorcyclists took advantage of Sunday's warm weather to take part in a ride to raise money for retinitis pigmento- sa, or RP, the leading cause of blindness. The program. Ride for Sight, has attracted much attenton with rides taking place right across Ontario. Greg McAdams of Zurich is the co- ordinator for this area, and says that support is growing. "We weren't sure how many to expect for this one," said McAd- ams. "But it's turned out pretty good." Motorcyclists from several clubs and centres are working together by collecting pledges and travelling across the province with each group carrying out a designated leg of the journey. Fifteen riders from the Brampton Motorcycle Association set out for Exeter Sunday morning, via Strat- ford and Mitchell where they picked up more supporters. Upon reaching Exeter, the group had grown to forty-four with three more ready to join. The co-ordinators exchange a vest to be worn by each co-ordinator and passed on at the next location. Upon McAdams acceptance of the vest, his task was to make the trek south to Wallaceburg with his own entourage. Sean Blancher, co-ordinator for Stratford, presented the vest to McAdams, with the aid of Bramp- ton co-ordinator Gerry Gernian. Having completed his leg of the journey, Blancher and the other Stratford cyclists returned home but German was mon than happy to continue the journey. "It's great just to be out here," said German. "And weer really helping a good cause." RP is a group of genetic eye dis- eases which causes the retina to de- generate, leading to afflictions such as tunnel vision and eventual blind- ness. There is presently no known cause and no known cure. .From Wallaceburg the vest will continue to Windsor on Tuesday, with stops in London and St. Thomas on the return trip to the To- ronto area. Ministers unite to tackle spiritual Issues DASHWOOD - Thursday morn- ing, a gawp of people who usually represent different aspects of Chris- tian faith on Sundays, were togeth- er at Community Living South Hu- ron to join forces to promote spiritual issues. The South Huron Ministerial is a group of 30 ministers who regular- ly meet to discuss such matters, and Thursday's meeting was aimed spe- cifically at antegcating the handi- capped into local congregations. Pastor Stephen Alles from the Zurich Lutheran Church acknowl= edged that the handicapped do face barriers in joining congregations. "Right now their spntual needs are not being met adequately, or at least not as well as they could be," said Albs, adding that congrega- tions have a hard time understand- ing and accepting their needs and they do face prejudice. Education about the handicapped will help, explained Alles. "Focusing on these s straights is also a key," agreed Pas- tor Jeannie Udall of Centralia Unit- ed Church. Nearly all the ministers present at the ministerial meeting ' agreed to begin welcoming guest speakers to their congregations to address the issue. The issue of the spiritual needs of the handicapped is only of the cur- renttu projects of the ministerial ere 's always something we're tackling," said Alles of the Monthly • s. Other issues under study include the search for a new chaplain for the South Huron Hospital, the pos- sible creation of a food bank, the spiritual needs of the mint work- ers in the summer months, religion in schools, and Sunday shopping. "It [the ministerial] is also strong support for one another," said Udall, adding that the meetings are a good rest from the pressures of the clergy "We do.everythirtg in great spirit. There's no division," said Alles, who said that the meetings are also used to help foster understanding about the similarities of the various Christian denominations, rattier than their differences. Udall also pointed out that such ministerials can also become effec- tive lobby groups against policies of government agencies that often take their cues from politicians or business. "It's important to hear from the clergy," said Udall, describing the group as a "united voice". 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But there will be appreciative friends and neighbours and perhaps even a few scouts from major lefe vision networks, clearly starved for new talent. The Ailsa Craig Gala Days Com- mittee, aware that the region , abounds in unique talents, requires auditions to time and tailor the Gala Days show. Auditions will be held at Ailsa Cntig Town Hall on Tues- day, June 11, between 7 and 9 p.m. and on Tuesday, June 18, between 7and9p.m. The committee invites any and all to the auditions, with or without special talents. Whether you can warble the aria from Das Liebe- suerbot, crack a butternut without chipping the meat, or can bring the players for a skit or comedy rou- tine, you're invited to come and do your thing. • The best acts will be booked for the Gala Days Talent Show, Friday, July 19. A sound system will be provided at•the auditions, but performers re- quiring props or accompaniment are requested to bring what they need. 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