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Sd 8- PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, Sept. 20, 1994 Furniture Refinishing & AV LUE TE TTTA ANON TTA TR TIT 3 Custom Furniture & Cabinetry Derek Maz er Son ~ Brooklin 655-3683 85-9082 un. 12 noon to 5:00 * Esprit e La Mere Michele e Krickets e Elvira Vali and more Sale Ends Oct. 3/94 Computers and Your Eyes 1 "A Doctor of Optometry (optometrist) is an { independent primary health care provider who specializes 1 in the examination, diagnosis, treatment, management and prevention of diseases and disorders of the visual system, the eye and associated structures as well as the ° Video Display terminals: As we travel down the super information highway there is the potential for visual stress in the use of VDTs. The stress may be caused by poor lighting conditions, improper ergonomic work stations , excessive concentration at the near distance, and uncorrected refractive or binocular vision abnormalities . For each 55 minutes of VDT use, 5 minutes should be spent with eyes closed and at rest, or in the performance of tasks not requiring near work; this reduces eyestrain. « To make the most of a VDT it should be placed in an area where the room and screen are matched for brightness; the glare from windows, lights and shiny surfaces is minimized; and the operator is seated 47.5 cm (19 in.) from the screen. Tilting the screen away from the glare source, or applying an anti-glare filter to the screen can reduce glare and improve visual comfort. VDTs and fluorescent lights emit ultraviolet light to a small degree, but cument research indicates that there is no evidence of damaging effects due to radiation produced by computer terminals . Also it has been demonstrated that we blink less often as we concentrate on the computer screen; this may contribute to the ocular dryness, especially in contact lens wearers. Dr. Workman recommends regular ocular-visual examinations of VDT users for early detection and remediation of any resulting visual problem. If any new OE he, fatigue, dizziness, eyestrain, eye srmitation or a chan vision are experienced a prompt eye examination, which includes horog eye health asesmens, should be performed . It is important to tell your optometrist that you are a computer operator; details of eh me ro Workman to recommend the most approprice vision Ch in Port Perry for the health of your vision. Dr. Darryl Workman For an eye examination please call 985-1361 or come and visit us at the office 180 Mary Street, Port Perry (beside Star Building) = | By Kelly Lown Port Perry Star Elementary school children in the region can learn more about the Ontario County Dairy industry through classroom vis- its. The Ontario Milk Marketing Board, which implemented the Dairy Educator program in 1993, is a replacement of the Dairy Princess program. Lorry Ward, who is the Dairy Educator for Ontario County, which covers Durham Region, Rama and Mara, visits schools to communicate with the stu- dents and educate them on the dairyindustry. The children are taught about the industry in three different talks. "From the Cow to the Carton" allows students to discuss a typ- ical day on the farm, discover how a cow produces milk and the technology involved in milk- ing a cow, gain awareness of where food comes from and an appreciation for agriculture as well as exploring various tools unique to dairy farming through a mystery tool game. Topic two covers "Nutrition Healthy Food Choices" where students brainstorm and identi- fy foods which contain milk, classify foods that are part of the milk products food group and identify and determine cri- teria for making a healthy food choice. "Technology, Updating the Farm Image" allows students to IRENE BRICKSTOCK local townsfolk. Mrs. Carleton, in a tribute, goes on to state in part of her address... Serving Customers Since 186) KELLY LOWN/ PORT PERRY STAR Jim MacSween, senior account manager of the Port Perry Royal Bank's Durham Reglon Business and Agricultural Banking presents a gold pen set to the Ontario County Dairy Educator Lorry Ward. The Royal Bank has been a long-time supporter of the program. Please see story for more details. observe and explore technology and tools found on a dairy farm and to predict and discuss the uses of them while exploring the high-tech business of farming. The program is designed to involve interactive hands-on teaching strategies, while get- ting the opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge and val- A a ues to become well-informed de- cision makers and life-long learners. Each presentation to the stu- dents is between 30-45 minutes and is free. Presentations can be arranged by calling Cindy Wer- ry, co-ordinator for Ontario County at 725-1300. 'Tribute to Fine Lady On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Stevenson Memorial Hospital in Alliston, Marion Carleton, assistant to the hospital administrator, gave a speech outlining the progress of the institu- tion from its beginning on July 1, 1928 to the present. Although the hospital was in existence from this time period, it did not receive its formal accreditation from the Ministry of Health until 1968. Special tribute was pald to the late Mrs. Irene Brickstock (nee) Shaw, who was the administrator of the hospital from 1956 to 1972 during which time it received formal. recognition from the Government of Ontario. Mrs. Brickstock, who paseed away June 16, 1993, is survived by her husband Jack. They have been long time residents of Port Perry and are well known to many of the "l want to pay tribute to Mre. Irene Brickstock, our Superintendent at that time, who was truly a resourceful individual. Mrs. Brickstock was a respected lady among her peers and those at the Ministry of Health. One who recognized the need for change, stepped into the challenge and with the solid backing of the Board of Governors moved ahead and was instrumental in producing an end result that provided workable solutions to our future needs. Mrs. Brickstock had been Superintendent six years prior to 1964 and remained for seven more years until her retirement. She guided us all through the growing pains into the successfully efficient hospital that gained a 3-year accredita- tion status in 1968, and which has been maintained throughout following surveys." Mr. Brickstock journeyed to Alliston in July of this year and formally presented, to the hospital administration, a painting in memory of his wife Irene. The painting was hung on the second floor of the hospital to ensure that it will be appreciated by many. In appreciation for all the wonderful care given to Irene during her illness, Mr. Brickstock has donated a painting to Community Memorial Hospital in Port Perry in her memory. Lovingly remembered by Jack Brickstock