b'Well In Recognition of Your deserved, Distinguished LeadershipDR. JUNG-YUL CHOI Larry Doble INTERNAT2I0O1N9A-2L0 P20RESIDENTreceives Leadership Medal AwardVision screening is important to ensure that students can work to their full ability, pointed out retired teacher Larry Doble of the Greenbank and District Lions Club.The key is early detection of vision problems and treat-ment, he added. Elementary school children, as young as Senior Kindergarten, are tested to ensure that their vision is optimal for learning.Larry has devoted himself to overseeing the VisionLion Larry, with past District Governor Lloyd Clifton, promoting Screening Programs at 60 Lions Clubs. He recently re- vision screening in the past.ceived a prestigious award for his e orts. During a ZOOM meeting, as part of the Lions VirtualBecause of the expense, not every Club can a ord to invest Convention in May, Larry was presented with a Leadershipin the cameras.Medal Award by the International President. This is theThe Charter President of the Greenbank and District thirdhighestawardgivenoutto1.7millionmembersLions Club, Larry Doble commented that he was sur-worldwide.prised to receive the Leadership Medal Award. People The award was in recognition of his good work as thewho are aware of the thousands of children, who have Vision Screening Chairman for a large geographic area,been helped by Larrys leadership in the Lions Vision encompassing York and Durham Regions, the HaliburtonScreening Program, certainly wont be surprised at all.area and the City of Kawartha Lakes. By Lynn Campbell, Focus on ScugogLarry successfully secured three grants for this impor-tant program. The Durham Community Foundation grant of $2,500 was used to produce 20 page-training booklets. Lions volunteers have to learn how to do the eye tests andll out the forms, Larry explained. After screening, letters go home to the parents reporting that their childs vision isne, or suggesting a visit to an optometrist. Trophies, Awards,Corporate PromotionsAdditional vision screening cameras were purchasedEmbroideryGraphic Designthankstoa$13,000grantfromLionsInternational, Engraving Screen Printingcoupled with $18,000 from the local club. A grant fromPineridge ImpressCanada Post enabled the purchase of an eighth camera.905-985-2839These cameras are valued at $7,000 each. 135 North Port Road, The examination includes an eye chart, and usingPort Perrythese special cameras to detect vision problems in tenwww.pineridgeimpress.caseconds,Larrysaid.ThetestersarelookingtoseeifYour Name is Our Businessthe children are nearsighted, farsighted, have a depth perception issue, astigmatism, or lazy eye, for examples. The goal is to treat, reverse or prevent vision problems at a young age.Without proper testing, it is sometimes dicult for parents or teachers to realize that students have vision (or hearing) issues, Larry noted. Tree Trimming & Pruning Tree & Stump RemovalSome children are quiet in class, and it might be be-Free Estimatescause of problems. Detection at an early age is critical.Arbor ConsultationBecause of the COVID pandemic, vision screening has been put on hold. JAMES PAPIAThere will be catch up to doto screen students whenISA Certified Arboristthe health department grants permission, Larry said. #SO-4204AThe Greenbank Lions Club generously shares its vision905-982-1998treeriffic@gmail.comscreening equipment with neighbouring Lions Clubs. FOCUS - JULY 202145'