oP

Anyone engaged in
or Starting an exercise
program should first
‘look to the sole of the
aber — your feet —

of

-Robarge i is, ‘an exponent of
Foot kinetics” the

producing motion as they
hat an to the feet.. She says

ffic iently . with more

tdmina and. safety. .
n:..barefoot Societies,
L sporting injuries, foot

’ . oor ee Ze weakness, swolien ankles
, i es ; : and varicose veins are rare
hage : c . — | ‘ 2 maladies. All that exercise in
: fiw: Se = ‘..the toes, afches: and ankles
ones the muscles and, keeps
a fresh supply of blood.
circulating to the feet and
legs.
wool Our modern, more
- ‘’ sedentary lifestyle calls for a

- NOT ONLY PROVING that he can reach his toes and that the 5 soles of his feet are clean, NEWS reporter Pat Rich
shows just one of the exercises for helping keep the feet In condition. Joggers and other part time athletes should be
aware of the extra care needed for thelr feet so they can fully enjoy thelr activites, (Terry Peters photo)

e ’ . . : \. . _

Loe be

-BI.-Sunday News, August 33,1980

regular foot exercise
program to keep us com-
fortably “on our toes”. The
easiest and least boring
routine is to wear exercise
sandals.

“Those sandals with a
raised ‘toe-gripper bar’
encourage the little-used

-feet and leg muscles to ‘work

out’ while walking,”
Robarge.

Tests have shown that
wearing exercise sandals
regularly can improve
circulation in the legs of
‘some people.

Any new activity places
new demands on feet and
legs, so-she. ‘suggests you try
these warming-up foot
kinetics first. *

Put your exercise’. sandals
on and sit-in a comfortable
chair. Cross your right leg
over your left at. the knee.
Then vigorously slap the
sandal to the bottom of the
foot, keeping’ toes curled
- aaround the wooden ridge.
Continue this slapping action
until leg muscles become
fatigued. Then cross-over

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1

says

GRAND OPENING

The Squamish Indian Band in co-operation with the
Canada Employment and Immigration Commission,
Manpower Consultative Services Branch, Manpower
Adjustment Program have completed the building of a
marine fuel barge. A contract for obtaining fuel supplies
has been complete with Texaco. The Band has ‘hired a
manager and staff for the marine service station which
will add to the services available to boaters.

This project has taken. ‘place over a period of two
years and weas directed by .a committee chaired by a
person chosen by both gavernment.and Band. In addi-
tion, the committee consisted of representatives from

CEIC, B.C. (Labour) and other Band representatives.

As aresult of this successful enterprise, in addition to
four full time jobs being created, continuing part-time
employment opportunities are available. As a result of
working closely with a consultant firm of Bill Kerr and
Associates, of White Rock, B.C.;
Manager of the Mosquito Creek Marina, has not only
expanded facilities and Increased service to boat

owners but has plans for future development which will
lead to further employment.

Gordon Band,

The official opening of the new marine service station
will take place at 11 00 A.M. on August 6, 1980 at the
foot of Forbes Avenue, North Vancouver.