the battle against worldwide blindness.

The banquet, at the Southampton Princess, on Saturday, November 21, will also end the 46th anniversary of the founding of the Bermuda Lions.

Cash from the gala will go to Campaign Sightfirst which is the Lions' commitment to raise $130 million by July, 1994 for the prevention and cure of blindness worldwide.

A Lions International spokesman said: "Consider a trip around the world. Plan stops in Toronto, New York City, Rio de Janeiro, London, Calcutta, Tokyo and Sydney. Imagine that all the people in those cities are blind. All 35.7 million.

"Now you can begin to imagine the scope of the problem of blindness, with over 40 million blind in the world today. But for the success of Campaign Sightfirst these numbers will double by 2017.'' Bermuda Zone Chairman, Mr. David Cardell said: "We have embarked on the most extensive programme in history to conquer blindness.'' Banquet tickets are priced at $75 per plate.

DISNEY BOOST FOR FAMILY CAMPAIGN FAM Disney boost for family campaign Organisers of Bermuda's Family Health Month are relying on the best children's entertainers in the business to further their cause.

Walt Disney Productions' new film "Mighty Ducks'' will be shown at the Little Theatre on Queen Street, Hamilton, from tomorrow.

The show is billed as part of the October-long festival which aims to promote the importance of the family. The film runs until Thursday, October 29.

Government and a number of organisations have been running forums on a variety of subjects for parents and fun events for children as part of Family Health Month.

Churches become involved this Sunday when there will be Family Day observances.

MOTORISTS TOLD `KEEP COOL' TFC Motorists told `Keep cool' Huge traffic snarl-ups built up on Tuesday because of road works on the eastbound carriageway at Shelly Bay.

Workmen are laying cable in the area, and the project is unlikely to be completed before next Wednesday.

Police yesterday warned motorists to keep cool and, if possible, use other routes.

"We will endeavour to have a Police officer assist where we are able,'' said Police spokesman Sgt. John Dale. "There should be some detour signs erected.

"We ask please be patient, show some understanding and try not to get too upset. Leave home a bit earlier if it will help.'' EAP BIRTHDAY ANN EAP birthday The Employees Assistance Programme of Bermuda will toast its fifth birthday on October 29 -- and changes sweeping the workplace will be at the forefront of members' minds.

The group is meeting between noon and 2 p.m. at Stonington Beach Hotel in Paget.

Highlight will be a talk by Ms Susan Grainger, an EAP professional from Central Virginia.

The counsellor will be discussing "managing change in the workplace''.

EAP of Bermuda's executive director Ms Deborah Carr will also be speaking.

EXPENSIVE SEARCH CTS Expensive search Hunting for a woman after his release from prison has cost a 33-year-old Warwick man $600 in fines.

Anthony Joinville of Spring Hill pleaded guilty in Magistrates' Court to charges that he exceeded the speed limit and drove while disqualified along Trimingham Road in Paget.

In an effort to explain his actions, Joinville told magistrate the Wor.

Cheryl-Ann Mapp: "I had been in Casemates for six months, and I was looking for a girl.'' "I hope you found the lady you were looking for that night,'' said Mrs. Mapp.

"She has cost you $600.'' Joinville was fined $200 for speeding at 56 kph. Driving while disqualified earned him a further 18-month driving ban, $400 in fines and a three-month prison sentence, suspended for two years.