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

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-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)

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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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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.