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Junior auxiliary election held The Ralph R. Morgan Jr. Aux iliary #220 and senior members recently attended their 12th annual state-wide convention that was held at Camp Oak Hill on May 15-17. Junior members from age 4-15 attended workshops on the Ameri can Legion Auxiliary programs, and participated in swimming and other activities. Elections for department officers were also held. Membersf from Unit #220 were elected to perform duties to assist department: junior president Aman da Davis. Antoinette Michelle Mayes and Twakenna Chantal Spann are the first black students to be elected as offi cers in the state-wide | daughter of Ms. Jennifer Spann and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Howard Lone. Spann, an 8th grade student attends Paisley Jr. High School. She is the president of her unit and regularly attends all activities. She has become eligible as an officer through the service of her grandfather, a member of Amer ican Legion Post #220. All junior members attended leadership workshops under the guidance of leadership chairman, Naomia ST Lone. Mrs. Addie Jenk ins, vice-president/program chair man and Lucy Boykin, president, have been actively involved in aux iliary functions. - Senior members who attended the camp included Lucky Boykin, president, Addie Jenkins and Nao mia Lone. Junior members were Twakenna Spann, Michelle Mayes, D'eAundra Spann, Shecna McLen don, Jurel Hawkins, Orlanda Hawkins, LaShanda Tomlin, LaToya Tomlin, Karmyn Glenn, Lisa Moore, Shekanah Ziglar, Ketu rah Ziglar, Joanne Speaks, Maya Lane and LaTasha Gillis. Also attending was Mascot-American Legion SAITm embef, J erem y Boykin. Approximately 100 junior and senior American Legion Auxil iary members attended the confer ence. ? ? ? junior auxiliary. Michelle Mayes was elected as junior secretary-treasurer. She is the daughter of Mrs. Beverly Mayes and the granddaughter of Mrs. Helen Conner. Mayes, a 9th grade student attends Glenn High. She regularly attends all activities and has become eligi ble as an officer through the service of her deceased grandfa ther, Mr. John Conner. Twakeena Chantal Spann was elected as junior sergeant-at arms. She is the Antoinette Michelle Mayers Ttoaktnna Chantal Spann Good care creates happy feet Sandals and strappy high heels put women's feet on summer dis play. Men's year-round, work-day shoes keep their feet enclosed even exposes toes to shoe pressure and increases the possibility of ingrown toenails. Nails allowed to grow too long may bend under or cause HOME ECONOMICS By Joanne j. falls Home Economic Extension Agent in warm weather. For both, this is a good time to check foot grooming habits. Proper care is essential for comfortable healthy feet, and also makes feet more attractive. Careful washing, exercise and well-fitted shoes help prevent problems notes the Soap and Detergent Association. Wash feet daily in warm soapy water ? more than once a day if feet perspire heavily. When shower ing, be sure to work lather around feet and between toes. Dry thor oughly with a clean towel. To help keep feet dry, use a foot powder or spray and sprinkle powder in shoes. It may be worthwhile to treat feet to a weekly soaking in warm soapy water. Use a pumice stone to gently smooth callouses and remove dried skin. Give feet a pedicure regularly. If nails are tough and thick, soak feet before cutting nails. Otherwise, soak after clipping and smoothing nails. Clip nails straight across with naii clippers or scissors. Curving the sides encourages ingrown toenails. Nails should be slightly longer than toe tips. Cutting nails too short I painful damage to the nail bed if the toe is stubbed. File nail edges with an emery board brushing in one direction only. Apply conditioner or oil to soften cuticles. Women may want to apply nail polish. Finish by gently massaging feet with cream or lotion. Exercise is very much in vogue. However, feet are often the victim of sports, running and jogging. Feet bear the weight of the entire body. The comfort and well-being of the feet ? or lack of ? can affect the entire person. There are 26 bones in each foot, all jointed for flexibility. Abused feet can cause leg and back problems, fatigue and irritability. Warm sudsy footbaths relax the feet Simple exercises stretch and strengthen foot parts. They can be done almost anywhere, anytime. Try these four ? Sit down, raise feet off the floor and rotate in circles. ? Walk on the outside edge of the feet briefly. ? Pick up marbles or a stick with the toes. ? Walk on tiptoes in barefeet, stretching the body upward. Select the proper size in socks, stockings and pantyhose. Hosiery that is too short constricts the foot and when too long, causes burning and creates presume points. Hosiery should be laundered after each wearing. Poorly-fitted shoes are a major cause of corns, callouses and bunions. Predictably, women are more affected than men due to the whims of fashion which include pointed-toed, spike-heeled, sling back, flat and platformed footwear. Problems can be minimized by reg ular foot care, exercise and wearing well-fitted comfortable shoes in a variety of styles. Women are advised to alternate heel heights. Select shoes one-half inch longer than the foot and wide enough so that toes can move freely. Instep and heel should be snug. Children's shoes are generally styled for comfort However, as with other articles of clothing, children tend to outgrow their shoes. Help prevent future problems by check ing shoe size frequently and avoid ing hand-me-down shoes. Darkness and perspiration dampness encour age fungus growth. For everyone, the airing of shoes is important Try not to wear the same pair two days in a row. Be sure to keep shoes in good repair. Rundown heels and deteriorating insoles are hard on feet To recap, the Rx for happier feet includes, keeping feet as clean and dry as possible, alternating footwear, keeping shoes in good repair, wearing clean, fresh hosiery daily and performing foot exercises. VISIT US OR DIAL DiRfCTLY DOWNTOWN THRUWAY RtYNOlDA >217400 7217466 72W47I The : ? Great Summer Sale! Friday 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ? Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Reynolds Manor and Thruway Downtown 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. off original price 'excludes lease departments (Portrait Place, hats) < *. .*? V * ? -T *? * i? n r fcV <?>* ^ rf H*> Ik Teachers, Take Note NIE Workshops Place Chariottc/Mecklenbcrg Edoc. Ctr.f Charlotte TBA, AshcvQle Cumberland Educ. Resource Ctr., Fayettevflle Martin Community College, Williamston Winston-Salem, WS/Forsyth Schools Admin. Ctr. Hardin Park Elementary, Boone Broadaeek Middle School, Morehead City Date June 16-17 June 24-25 July 15-16 July 20-21 July 21-22 July 28-29 July 28-29 July 28-29 August 3-4 Halifax Community College, Roanoke Rapids Greensboro, Western Guilford High School Join the mow than 30W teachers who hare attended N.C. Newspaper In Education manw workshops over the last ten ?ears! The N.C NIE Foundation and State Departasent of Public Instruction are still planning programs for yon. Find out bow newspapers can be used to fit your classroom needs. In summer workshops NIE Coordinators from the state's newspapers present various approaches for using newspapers as a teaching tooL You, tho teachers, receive a guide that covers newspapcring, social studio communication skills, math, health, science, cultural arts, and vocational education. You earn one unit of credit for attending the 10-hour workshop. Registration Is limited. Make plans now to attend. To register, send the '15 registration fee and the coupon below to N.C. NIE Foundation. (Send *20 if registering for the AsheviDe workshop; the extra *5 covers a catered lunch). If yon have questions about any workshop, call ntty Hardaway at (919) 787-518L NIE Coordinators conducting workshops are Sandra Cook, Jim Gribbs, Nancy Culp, Betty Davis, EQie Franklin, Campbell Haigh, Patt Hiidebrandt, Jean House, Carol Leinbach, Chris Mangle, Nancy Noles, Ginny Swinson, Joy Tadlock, Gigi Walter, and Diane Williams. NIB spaper* Newspapers in Education N. C. NIEFomdadoo 4101 Lake Boooe Trail Sate 201 Ralelgh^N.C. 27607 Name Address. City State. Telephone. School Zip. Subject I teach, .Grades. I wfeh to attend Dm woriuhop on In , (data). Cphc ?).
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