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TESTING TIMESOptometrist andudiometrist, Suzyntoun offers the latestechnology for testingvision and hearing at EyeEar Professionalsocated at Shop 13,horby’s Arcade,hompson’s Cnr., Westennant Hills.Behavioural Optometrynd Vision Therapy look athe functioning of the eyesnd the brain as theyrocess visual informationnd Suzy believes thatnformation gatheredTRACKINGGRAFFITIA new online reportingystem is helping touickly remove graffitirom hotspots in Ku-ringaiwhile also givingolice vital information toatch and prosecuteffenders.Mayor Jennifer Andersons urging residents to reportraffiti via the VandalTrakebsiteww.vandaltrak.com.auhich refers details toolice and local Rotarylubs.“This new initiativeuilds on the success ofur innovative partnershipith Rotary clubs wherebye give them equipmentuch as paint and highressure water blastershich they use to removeraffiti,” the Mayor said.“VandalTrak enables thelubs to target graffiti evenore effectively and is alsosed by police to helpather evidence andthrough both hearing andeye tests provides vitalassistance to childrensuffering from a variety ofconditions and learningdifficulties such as:Attention Deficit Disorder;tiredness; clumsiness;fatigue and headaches;behavioural problems; lowmotivation; low self esteemand low academic, sportsand work performance.The Practice hasinvested heavily in thelatest equipment andtechnology to ensure theaccuracy of findings. Interms of hearing tests, theinvestigate offences.“Residents can postdetails of graffiti attacksincluding photos in asimple three-step process.“Ku-ring-gai Councilspends around $120,000 ayear cleaning up graffitiand fixing othervandalism, a cost we canill afford with so manyother demands on ourbudgets,” the Mayor said.Local Rotary clubs haveused VandalTrak to removemore than 200 graffitiattacks in Ku-ring-gai inrecent months and as thisremoval occurs quickly,offenders don’t get thechance to see their crimeson display. This in itselfhelps deter future attacks,according to Clr. Anderson.“The system helps topool the resources ofresidents, police, councilsand community groups inthe battle against graffitiand other vandalism,” theMayor said.In addition toVandalTrak residents canphysical test is graphed bythe computer and indicatesthe shape of any hearingloss. The audiometrist canthen recommend a suitableaid which can be reprogrammedat a latertime, should the hearingdeteriorate. Testing canalso be carried out to testmiddle ear function and tocheck pressure in the ears.Included in the range ofaids available are the latest‘Invisible’ hearing aids.In terms of visionassessments, Eye & EarProfessionals offers thelatest camera and OCTreport graffiti attacks oncouncil-owned propertydirectly to Council bycalling 9424 0000.(Optical CoherenceTomography) scanningtests to ensure earlydetection of MacularDegeneration (MD),Glaucoma and changes tothe eyes caused byDiabetes.Using Direct Cross-Sectional Imaging, a scanis produced that allowsfor analysis of ten layersof the retina. Thismachine is available invery few practicesincluding larger chains. Inonly a few minutes anaccurate picture of the eyewhich can be readilyunderstood by the patientis available. The Practiceoffers bulk billing onthese services, for anappointment and furtherdetails phone 9980 7007.Should you requireglasses or contact lensesTHURS 28 JUNE 10.30AMALL TICKETS $16.50*Optometrist Suzy Antoun using the OCT Machine to ascertain signs of MacularDegeneration.there is an excellent rangeof designer and fashionframes on display andNesseem Antoun will fityou with frames or contactHornsby Craft FairArt, Craft, Jewellery and much more...SUN 24 JUNE 11.00AM - 4.00PMFREEENTRYlenses that are fashionable,comfortable and withinyour budget.Currently, Eye & EarProfessionals is offeringup to 50% off Frames andother great specials in anEnd of Financial Year Salesee advertisement Page 2this issue.11.00am - 4.00pmFREE ENTRY Conditions applyState of OriginGame TwoLIVE on the BIG SCREENWednesday da13JuneTriviaiPass the FootyBest Seats in the HouseWIN25% OFFDrinks Till First PointsState of Origin Jerseys at each gameThornleighFarmMarketAn Initiative ofROTARY CLUB OF THORNLEIGH INCORPORATEDGEOFF YULE SMITHAND BAND*Australian Musician And Entertainer, ‘Extraordinaire’*Sunday, 17 June 2012from 8:00 am to 12:00 pmat northern end of Central AvenueThornleigh (Behind Hotel IBIS)Discover fresh vegetables, cheeses,honey, seasonal fruit, meats, sausages,jams, chutneys, eggs, oils, soaps andAustralian native plants and potted colourAn atmosphere of colour and festivity for family enjoymentThe Mystery Shopper circled in thisphotograph should bring this copy of theMonthly Chronicle to the market inJune and visit the Rotary Cluborganisers to claim the shopper reward.8 — Monthly Chronicle, May/June 2012SAT 2 JUNE 8.00PMBook Online @ hornsbyrsl.com.auSAT 9 JUNE 8.00PMALL TICKETS $10* ALL TICKETS $17**Advertised prices include booking feesUnder 18’s must accompanied bya responsible adult at all timesHORNSBY RSL CLUB4 High Street Hornsby www.hornsbyrsl.com.au 9477 7777