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"A Family Tradition for 128 Years" ~ 24 PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, August 9,1994 - 9 Band plays benefit for Mike Gould Local blues-rockers The Timebandits will play a benefit concert on Saturday, Aug. 20 at the Dynasty Inn (659 Bloor St. W., Oshawa). Proceeds from the event will help Canadian Arm Wrestling Champ Mike Gould compete at the World Champi- onships in Sweden this Septem- ber. Gould, a member of the re- nowned Port Perry Arm Wrestling Club, is the 100 kg national title holder with both his left and right arms. Several special guests have already been confirmed for the event including Howie Bertolo (keyboards-Aldo Nova, Frozen Ghost), Rob Laidlaw (bass-Kim Mitchell, Allanah Myles), Pete Smith (saxophone) and The Jes- sicas (vocals). The Timebandits, led by ex- Killer Dwarf guitarist Mike Hall and former Santers drum- mer Mark Santer are a power- house trio in the tradition of Johnny Winter, Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan. The band is hoping all their local musi- cian friends and fellow athletes Accident investigation continuing, police say An investigation continues into an accident last: week that sent two children to hospital. Durham Regional Police said blood samples gathered after the collision on Cartwright West Quarter Line Aug. 1 have been sent for forensic testing to determine if alcohol was a fac- tor in the crash, which occurred after a Chevrolet pick-up truck being driven by a 23-year-old Port Perry man apparently ran a stop sign and was broadsided by an oncomingcar. The pickup had two people in the back but none of the occu- pants were seriously injured in the 6 p.m. accident, police said. Two children aged 4 and 6 in the car driven by a 22-year-old Oshawa woman were injured and taken to hospital. One child was transfered to Sick Children's Hospital in Toronto but has since been released, police said. Vision and Your Child "A Doctor of Optometry (Optometrist) is an independent primary health care provider who specializes in the examination, diagnosis, treatment, management and prevention of diseases and disorders of the visual system, will come out, have fun and sup- port a worthy cause!! Show starts at 8 p.m. Door prizes, giveaways and draws throughout the night. Must be 19 years of age. For more info please contact Mike Hall at 905-728-0516. the eye and associated structures as well as the diagnosis of related systematic conditions." Did You Know...? e More than 80% of learning is based on#fsion; approximately 1 in 6 Ontario Progressive Conservative leader Mike Harris had an attentive gallery when he tried a few practice putts last Thursday at Thunderbird golf club in Ashburn. Local Conser- vatives braved the rain to hold a fundraising golf tournament for the provincial party and the local riding association. EEE [PIV EY I children has a visual performance problem which could impair their A NR HN ve v ability to leam to read? I ; KORINE « That inherited Red-Green colour defects affect 8-10% of the male RRA RRR population in the USA? Certain careers such as fire, police, i» TRE electrician, etc., are unattainable to colour defective individuals. As ") I -- well, colour coding is used as a learning technique in the primary A wire] | orades. whey EN * That vision develops later than other sensory systems, and is not hose ROR fully complete until age 7 to 10? Thus, if an eye turn, or ocular Ee gid Voorn imbalance is detected early, it can be treated in the hope that vision wo) suppliers of Yuille] | wilistill develop for the weaker eye. i construe" a * That school vision screening programs, if still performed in your pola OE area, can detect only distance vision problems? A child must be a like to take ere able to see clearly at both distance and up close whether in the ae I would FL have go! SIRI classroom or in the playground. re del home Wa | ) our like to pay RIE Dr. Workman provides ocular-visual examinations to children using RIA. WN would Cart n Nh picture charts and objective tests adapted for kids. Vision therapy, a wo Robert gruct® ety type of treatment for poor eye coordination and focusing abilities, is Ng wise Tn, also provided. Prescription eyewear is also available with friendly, 2 DE ol Ss ORR efficient service. Ta a Technid" a Dr. Workman recommends that all children receive a complete eye Tl Riche Tel, exam, which includes ocular health testing, before age 5. School EAR pio hg, age children should receive an ocular assessment on an annual ORI Secu e. wo basis, as the prescription can change significantly as the child ee Setyan K bv, grows, especially duning adolescence. Living and working in Port Perry for the health of your vision. Dr. Darryl Workman To reserve an eye exam before school starts call 985-1361 or come and visit us at the office WH...