The INDEPENDENT, June 21, 2000 Ride a bike to fight multiple sclerosis It’s time to register for the in the 1999 MS150. “Not only is annual MS150 Bike Tour. The it a well-planned, challenging two-day, fully supported ride ride, but the fun and com- raises critical funds for the Ore­ raderie that the event fosters gon Chapter of the National just can’t be beat." Multiple Sclerosis Society. This The MS150 tour is com­ year’s event, ‘The Best of Ore­ pletely supported with fully gon,” presented by Regence stocked rest stops, meals BlueCross BlueShield of Ore­ (lunch each day, breakfast, din­ gon, will take place Saturday, ner and a finish-line barbecue), August 5, and Sunday, August musical entertainment, and 6. Five hundred cyclists are ex­ mechanical, medical and SAG pected to participate. availability. The Society aslo of­ 2000 marks the 16th year of fers free training rides leading riders pedaling against MS. up to the event. Registration is Participants will have the op­ $40 prior to July 28. After July tion of cycling 150 miles over 28, registration increases to two days or opting for a short­ $45, and will be accepted the er, one-day course. The ride day of the event in Corvallis. starts and finishes in Corvallis, Each rider must also secure a exposing riders to the scenic minimum of $200 in sponosor- wine country and varied terrain ship. The ride presents a great of the mid-Willamette Valley. opportunity for companies and “This year’s ride is especial­ organizations to form teams ly important," says Connie and compete for top team Burns, coordinator for the awards, such as gift certificates event. “The bike tour has three and apparel. purposes: to raise funds; to ask Registration forms can be participants to sign petitions re­ found in MS150 brochures, questing more federal funding which are available in most lo- for MS research; and to edu­ cate people about the three new MS drugs- Avonex, Be- taseron, and Copaxone- which can slow the progression of MS,” she said. “The MS150 is a spectacu­ lar event on all levels, says Olympic Gym’s Ken Weinberg, who served as a team captain speedway report not received cal bike shops. Participants are also encouraged to register or request information by tele­ phone at 1-800-995-0030, or online at www.orcnmss.org. The tour is a major fundrais­ er for the chapter. This year’s goal is $200,000. Proceeds support services for the 5200 people with MS in Oregon and in Clark County, Wash., and for research to find the cause of and cure for multiple sclerosis. Multiple Schlerosis is a chronic, often disabling dis­ ease that randomly attacks the nervous system. The progress, severity and specific symptoms of the disease cannot be pre­ dicted; symptoms range from numbness and loss of motor skils, to paralysis. Most people with MS are diagnosed be­ tween the ages of 20 and 40. The National MS Society was founded in 1946 to provide ser­ vices to people with MS and to fund research to find the cause of and cure for Multiple Sclero­ sis. Because of circumstances beyond our control, we are un­ able to provide results of the June 17th races at Sunset Speedway. We received a re­ port from Madras instead of from Banks. Below is a summary of the results without a narrative. SUNSET SPEEDWAY SUMMARY, JUNE 17, 2000 Bomber Heat 1 - Brian Staley, Shawn Thomson, Jay Silas Jr., Kendall Lee, Tom Finley. Heat 2 - Mike Mastrangelo, Phillip Herinckx, Stan Asanovic, Gret Long, Doug Younkin. Dash - Long Younkin, Staley, Mastrangelo. Main - Thomson, Staley, Asanovic, Long, Mastrangelo, T. Finley, Herinckx, Dave Ruby, Lee, Lonni Finley, Younkin, Silas Jr. Street Stock Heat 1 - James Simeroth, Bob Trout, Jay Silas, Gary Meyers, swiS s®w