Loading...
The Wingham Advance-Times, 1966-07-28, Page 3\ l2 / nk' HAFERMEHL'S 9 JEWELLERY ,3 W1NGHAM / 6 \ DIAMONDS - WATCHES CRYSTAL - CHINA Gifts For Every Occasion FREE — Gift Wrapping Expert Jewellery and Watch Repairs A completely new type of electrically powered artificial arm has been successfully test- ed at the Ontario Crippled Children's Centre in Toronto by young Susie White of Ottawa. This unique Canadian in- vention, the pre-school elec- tric co-ordinated arm, was de- signed by the centre's prosthet- ic research director, Colin Mc- Laurin, and constructed by his associate, Kaare Lind. It is the first electrically powered prosthesis known to combine shoulder and elbow function in a physiological manner, thus providing a more natural pattern of motion. The arm will be presented this Sep- tember at an international pros- thetic seminar in Muenster, Germany, by Mr. McLaurin. Powered by a single com- mon motor, shoulder and elbow are linked together mechanical- ly in such a way as to permit the arm to move through the most useful areas of the body in a changing curve. The arm can be moved from the area of the mouth down to table level and then to the side, in carrying position. From here, if desired, it can be mov- ed up behind the body to a point midway between the shoulder blades. This entire range of move- ment can be achieved in as lit- tle as three to four seconds. A second motor opens and closes the unusual three-finger- ed hook. This terminal device is self-locking and can exert a finger tip pressure up to a max- imum of five pounds in less than half a second. This is about twice the power of the more commonly used two-pronged curved hook, This three-fingered device was designed to eliminate the need for pre-positioning which the standard hook generally re- quires to facilitate grasping any object. Only two tiny switches are needed to control the coordin- ated arm, including grasp re- lease. Slight physical pressure on these two switches activates the arm and operates the hand. Power is supplied by a neat 9 oz. battery pack worn on the body. Batteries can be recharg- ed overnight in the home and operating costs are therefore minimal. This has a distinct advantage over other types of power supply, such as the CO2 gas cylinders which are heavier than batteries and have to be returned to a supplier for re- filling. Relatively maintenance free and weighing only 25 ozs. -- less than half the weight of any similar apparatus -- the ideal blend of lightweight durability and simplicity of operation makes it extremely suitable for the very young child. However, for all its light- ness, a child may lift up to 7 lbs. with this arm; a weight greatly in excess of anything a conventional artificial am can lift. It is believed that this new type of prosthesis will be of in- estimable value to the child born without even the slightest vestige of an arm. In the case of a double limb deficiency, a pair of these co-ordinated arms could be used for bi-manual activities. This new development at the Ontario Crippled Children's Centre is just another step in the unceasing quest for a better chance for physically handicap- ped children. The Centre is an taster Seals supported service of the Ontario Society for Crippled Children. Be!grave Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Rowe of Port Arthur visited on Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Ted Fear and family. The Presbyterian Sunday School picnic was held on Sat- urday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Garner Nicholson, with a very good attendance. The children enjoyed a swim at the Morris Federation Park and then had recreation led by Miss Margaret Nicholson and Ross Wightman. A pot luck supper was enjoyed on the lawn. Miss Rhonda Fear is vaca- tioning this week with Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Currelf and family, at Etobicoke. Mr. and Mrs. Les Shaw and family of London are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ander- son. Mrs. James Coad and son Robert of Hanna, Alberta, visit- ed recently with Mr. and Mrs. Bert Garniss and Miss Stella Nethery and relatives in Goder- ich, Londesboro and other points in Ontario. Visitors for the week-end with Mrs. Winnie Smith were Mr. Jack Allen and Mrs. Thyra Townsend of Toronto, All111111111111111111111111111111111116. I Llte good:6.0's. • Gets Artificial Arm 4iP cATANg • Mrs. I. E. Money, ad- ministrator of the Wingham and District Hospital, will be ad- vanced to Membership status in the American College of Hos- pital Administrators on Sunday afternoon, August 28, in Chi- cago. The announcement was made by ACHA President Boone Pow- ell, administrator of the Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, who will preside at the ceremony. The ACHA is a professional society of men and women Society to Honor Administrator of Local Hospital whose life's work is in the field of hospital administration. The membership comprises 6,900 administrators, assistant admin- istrators and administrative as- sistants of hospitals in the Unit- ed States and Canada. The honor will be accorded at the College's 32nd annual convocation ceremony which precedes the annual meeting of the College, held in conjunc- tion with the convention of the American Hospital Association. CAPE CROKER INDIANS RECEIVE O.J.T. CERTIFICATES Seven members of the Cape Croker Indian Reserve, three of whom had been unemployed, received certificates of attain- ment Friday following a nine- week course in the silk-screen- ing process in textiles. The course has been operated under the Ontario Department of La- bour's On-the-Job Training Pro- gram. The trainees are employed by the Cape Croker Silk Screen Industry. The Cape Croker Silk Screen Industry had been engaged pri- marily in the production of Christmas cards and hasty notes. Until arrangements for the 0. J.T. course had been worked out with the Department of La- bour, the industry's employees were unable to handle textiles in their work. Belmore Personals CASA LOMA, a famous Toronto landmark, is featured in miniature in Canadian City, Ontario's new tourist attrac- tion to open early this summer at Niagara Falls. Built as a regal residence and now a mecca for visitors, its replica is one of the many authentic models to be seen at this capsule Canadian city. A number of area friends at- tended the wedding on Monday of last week, of Mr. Andy Weishar, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Weishar of this area, and Miss Doris Troupe. The cere- mony was held in Teeswater, with the reception following in Formosa Community Centre. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Maslen, Nadine and Kenneth of Leth- bridge, Alberta, spent the past week visiting with members of the Johann family. Come the summer months, birthdays are the order of the day. Our celebrants last week were Douglas Nickel with a par- ty on Wednesday and Graham Rutherford who was entertained at his 'bash' on Monday. Many happy returns, boys! Mrs. Alex Sangster spent Tuesday of last week with Mrs. William Darling of Gorrie. The occasion was Mrs. Sangster's birthday, so we must add more wishes for happiness! Our congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. James Busby, on the birth of a daughter, in Walker- ton Hospital, on Wednesday of last week. Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Johann and boys, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Maslen and family of Leth- bridge, Alberta, visited on Wednesday with Johann rela- tives at Owen Sound. Mr. and Mrs. Rowland Bal- lagh and Mrs. William Giles, of Lambeth, visited on Thurs- day with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ebenau of Chesley. Mr. and Mrs. Alan Darling and family were Saturday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Zinn at Goderich. Misses Mary and Tilly Far- rell of Clifford spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John Farrell, During the afternoon they visit- ed friends at Kincardine. There will be no worship services in the local Presbyter- ian Church on Sunday. Rev. E. Hawkes, the new pastor, will conduct his first services the following Sunday, August 7th. WALKING PROVIDES EXCELLENT EXERCISE Older persons should have a daily walk, the distance and pace suited to their years and health. Walking provides fresh air and excellent exercise for the whole body. On most fine winter days, warm clothing and protective footwear will make the outdoors pleasant and in- vigorating. Susie Only One of Many Children Helped by Easter Seal Donations OFF FOR THE AFTERNOON ON THE WINDSOR FERRY, 1908 CARLING CINCI WAS 26 YEARS OLD. 01 66-10 LARGE COLONIAL KITCHENS are perfect settings for indoor picnic tables. To co- ordinate the table into the decor of this kitchen, it was covered with Plank Teak Arborite decorative plastic laminate to match the cupboard fronts. This easy-care surface will retain its attractive appearance through years of service. A new top on your indoor picnic table could be a do-it- yourself project. Cover the table top with 3,6" plywood and then apply Arborite to the top and sides,