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Long jumper wins bronze at Summer Games BY BRIAN LAWRENCE Advance Editor

The Kootenay Zone may have brought home 15 medals from the 2012 BC Summer Games, but only one matters to Kieran Simpson: the bronze he earned in the long jump competition. His longest jump was 5.32 meters, which put him in third place, behind Valemount’s Omar Medina, who won with 5.95 metres, and second-place Felix Law of Vancouver, who jumped 5.4 in the Games, which ran July 19-22 in Surrey. Simpson said the fact that it was a provincial competition didn’t bother him, but knowing it was part of the BC Summer Games did make him a bit anxious. “The Summer Games made me more nervous, especially compared to Kootenay meets where there’s not as much pressure,” said the 15-year-old. Simpson also competed in the 100- and 200-metre runs, in which he placed 17th and 19th, respectively. Each long jumper jumped three times in a first round and three times in a second — for Simpson, that meant a round of jumping, then running 200 metres, followed by the final round of jumping. “I jumped even farther after I did the race,” he said. Simpson enjoyed the scale of the event, from the top-notch competitiors to the opening ceremonies, which “were huge.”

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SURPISE! — Lower Kootenay Band Chief Jason Louie hugs LKB Coun. Anne Jimmie following the surprise presentation of a blanket honouring his years in the U.S. armed forces. The presentation was made at a powwow held at the LKB complex on July 25 as part of the Ktunaxa Nation’s annual general assembly. More photos on page 13 and at www.crestonvalleyadvance.ca/news.

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Simpson wins bronze Judokas compete at nationals

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Kieran Simpson with the bronze medal he won at the BC Summer Games.

From page 1 “There were tons of people everywhere,” he said. “It was easy to get lost.” The long jumpers and other track competitors spent their nights in sleeping bags cushioned by gym mats on classroom floors at Surrey’s Enver Creek Secondary School. And in the day, they were shuttled from place to place as necessary. “Every day, we had to get on a bus to go eat,” Simpson said. “There was a specific spot for everything, even a place to shower.” Despite his achievement, Simpson modestly shrugs off praise, knowing that long jump just happened to be the sport for him. “In elementary school, you do every sport,” he said. “I was better at this one than most.”

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There is some serious mojo at the Creston dojo. Four young Creston Judo Club members have participated in national judo championships this summer, one returning with gold and another earning both gold and bronze medals. Leelen Samuelson, 18, and Dillon Hack, 17, both recent black belt recipients, went to Toronto earlier this month as part of a 100-strong B.C. contingent in the Judo Canada national championships. Samuelson, competing in the 73-kilogram class, earned the trip to Canada’s largest judo event with a strong performance in a trial competition in Richmond. He fought in the under 20 division and the seniors division, which included fighters up to 35 years old. “I finished seventh in the seniors event, which included 22 participants,” he said. “But I didn’t win a match in the under 20. Unfortunately, I had rolled my ankle at work a month before and I just didn’t have enough strength after a while.” Samuelson said the stay in Toronto, his fifth trip to a national championship, was worth the effort it took to qualify. The weeklong tournament was followed up with a four-day training camp that included instruction “from some exceptional teachers,” including one from Brazil. “We learned a lot of different types of European grips,” Hack said. “Every country has its own style of fighting and knowing the styles helps you adapt to whatever you are facing in a match.” Hack said getting to spend time with competitors from other parts of the country is a valuable experience. “We get to know each other’s moves pretty fast here in the Kootenays and even B.C.,” he said. “So it was good to go up against strangers. It offers knew challenges.” Fighting in the 81-kilogram class, Hack won the first match in the entire tournament, dropping his opponent “in about three seconds.” Hack said there was little time to socialize during the team’s 10 days in Toronto, other than at the opening banquet, but that he enjoyed his second trip to a national championship. Samuelson, who started judo when he was six, and Hack, who took up the sport at 11, both teach younger students and each has qualified to referee matches,

too. Judokas are required to earn competitive and technical points to become instructors. Too young to participate in the Canadian championships, Kaeden Rendeck headed south

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Leelen Samuelson, Kaeden Rendek and Dillon Hack of the Creston Judo Club.

to Spokane this month, where he participated in the USA Judo junior national championships, an event that drew about 5,000 fighters to the city’s convention centre. “It seemed very strange to be attending a judo event that had more people than Creston,” said Terry Rendek, Kaeden’s father and president of the Creston Judo Club. Kaeden, 11, competed in the under 13 38-kilogram class and came away with a bronze medal, winning all of his matches except a pair against the Hawaii state champion. With a dozen fighters in his division, he had to fight six times in one day, compared to Hack and Samuelson, who fought only twice a day. Most of his competitors were state champions or runners-up in a tournament that attracted most of the best young judokas in the U.S. Kaeden was one of only five Canadians competing in the tournament, which included fighters from as far away as Spain and Hungary. He holds an orange-green belt and plans to earn his green belt soon. Next year he will be eligible for the Canadian championships. He also teamed up with clubmate Joseph Albert, whose father is a local judo instructor, in the nage-no-kata competition to win a gold medal. In nage-no-kata, pairs perform 15 different throwing techniques, and are judged on their form. Despite being the youngest competitors in the event, Rendek and Albert won

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the event in their class, besting two other teams. “What impressed the organizers and judges at the kata competition was Joseph was only 10 years old and Kaeden was only 11,” said

Terry. “They were quite young to be so well versed in an ancient art form. Both judges and organizers alike complimented the boys for entering the competition and for doing so well. As far as we know, this may be Creston’s first medal at a U.S. national level.” As gold medal winners, the youngsters are U.S. national champions and have been invited to defend their title next year in Pittsburgh. The three fighters put a lot of effort into judo. Hack and Samuelson are each on the mats for four hours a week, in addition to their teaching responsibilities. Samuelson also enjoys soccer and Hack spends lots of time in the gym. Kaeden attends the judo club four times a week for a total of about eight hours and he also plays soccer, swims and runs every day. Terry said the 30-member club continues to grow. He said thanks are due to the Columbia Basin Trust, which helped fund coaching expenses for the national tournament, and that Regional District of Central Kootenay areas B and C and the Town of Creston are strong supporters of the club. The athletes also credited the work of coaches Ben Reinhardt, Munro Albert and Donovan Hack for their support. “We also owe a huge thank you to the community for supporting the Creston Judo Club’s fundraising efforts,” Rendek said. “It’s very gratifying to have such strong support for our young judokas.”

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Untraceable 911 calls waste RCMP time BY LORNE ECKERSLEY Advance Staff

Creston RCMP responded to 100 calls from July 23-29, a tenth of which were untraceable 911 cellphone calls that ate up valuable police time, Staff Sgt. Bob Gollan said on Monday. July 23 â&#x20AC;˘Police were called after a physical fight between a mother and daughter on 16th Avenue South. No injuries resulted and the case was reported to the appropriate provincial government authorities. â&#x20AC;˘Not a single violation was found among the 150 vehicles stopped in a checkstop on Highway 3A at Crawford Bay Road. â&#x20AC;˘A Devon Street resident complained that the Bell telephone company had sent a collection agency after the wrong person. â&#x20AC;˘A Sony laptop computer, iPod

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Museum hosting annual tea with suffrage theme BY BRIAN LAWRENCE Advance Editor

Continuing a longstanding tradition, the Creston Museum’s Old-Fashioned Tea returns Aug. 11, this time with a historic twist — a visit by suffragette Dorothy Davis, reappearing 100 years after her first visit to Creston. Members of Footlighters Theatre Society will present a skit featuring Davis, the most recent in a series of theatrical presentations at the tea. Key of She will also join the fun, singing a couple of songs, including Sister Suffragette from the film Mary Poppins. “When we did the Anne of Green Gables tea in 2008 and had skits from the book — people loved that,” said museum manager Tammy Hardwick. “There were none last year, and people missed them.” Volunteers came across a reference to Davis’s 1912 visit to Creston around the time of last year’s tea, and her inclusion in this year’s was an easy decision. While the tea will retain its usual format — tea or lemonade and dainty sand-

wiches, followed by squares and desserts — guests can get a little more involved with the topic of suffrage. If they choose, guests entering the tea will receive a quote from a historical Creston figure to read during a debate/discussion portion. “Everyone I’ve talked to about it just loves this idea,” said Hardwick. “Either they’re, “Rah rah for women’s votes,” or, “No damn way.’ It’s all in good fun, so anything anyone says wouldn’t necessarily be indicative of their own opinions.” Hats, signs and banners will also be available for guests to wear and wave. The discovery of Davis’s visit to Creston happened solely by chance — very little was printed about it, as the editor of the Creston Review was likely not a supporter. “He published two letters from Dorothy Douglas and that’s it,” said Hardwick. Admission to the Old-Fashioned Tea is $8, which includes a free tour of the museum. Seatings are at 1, 2 or 3 p.m., and it is recommended guests make reservations by calling the museum at 250-428-9262.

Conclusion of this week’s police news From page 4 •A theft of property was reported in a family dispute on Canyon-Lister Road. •A male who had been living in his vehicle on private property reported his vehicle had been stolen, when in fact it had been towed away. •Patrolling police found an intoxicated male who had his car keys taken away on 10th Avenue North. He was walking in a T-shirt and underwear and was transported to a safe location. •A motorcyclist sustained minor injuries when he skidded out of control

on gravel on Highway 3A. •An intoxicated male and female, both breaching court conditions, were arrested on Okell Road and held in police cells until sober, then released with further charges. •A swimmer reported missing in Pilot Bay was found OK a short time later. •A complaint about an dog howling early in the morning on 21st Avenue South was referred to the Town of Creston bylaw department. July 29 •Police could not locate a white van, reportedly driven with the emergency

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Last week, for the first time since she became premier, Christy Clark sounded like a leader instead of a salesperson. She went on record about the proposed Enbridge pipeline, asserting that B.C. would have to derive clear economic benefits from the northern B.C. project beyond the jobs that its construction will provide. The response by Alberta premier Alison Redford was as predictable as it was wrong-headed. She turned a cold shoulder to Clarkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s demand, claiming that Alberta would not agree to sharing its oil royalties. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not exactly a surprise â&#x20AC;&#x201D; if Alberta was taking a reasonable cut of oil revenues, or using it more responsibly, tossing a few percentage points B.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s way wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be such a big deal. But they arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. Take a look at what Alberta has done compared to Norway. With roughly the same amount of gas and oil production, the two jurisdictions have taken vastly different approaches. Maybe itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s because Norway is a country and Alberta is a province, maybe Norwegians are just smarter. But while Albertaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vaunted Heritage Savings Trust Fund (HSTF), started when Peter Lougheed was premier, now stands at about $16 billion, Norwayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Oil Fund, or global pension fund (GPFG), now holds more than $614 billion. Its investments make it the largest stockholder in Europe. Not to say Albertans havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t benefited from oil royalties â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the provincial government funnels billions into infrastructure and services so that it can hold down income taxes and keep Alberta a sales tax-free province. Essentially,

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technology and providing it with a larger chunk of Canadian resources isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t going to help. Meanwhile, to the south, Americans are showing a little more restraint. President Obama put the brakes on a plan to connect the oilsands with a Nebraska pipeline, concluding that the environmental studies had been sadly lacking. Unless Mitt Romney assumes the oval office this fall, environmental considLorne Eckersley erations are likely to take a greater amount of attention removed from it, an amount that is in the U.S. capped by legislation. Enbridge, rapidly becoming Now generally I am not in known as a company with leaky favour of taking money out of taxpipes, just might have become its payersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; pockets and saving it for own worst enemy when it the future. I believe that taxpayers announced recently that it was should get the benefits from their adding $500 billion in improved taxes and future generations can safety technology to the northern pay their own way. But money pipeline plan. It didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take long from resources is different. No for critics to start asking why that generation can take credit for the $500 billion wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t available before existence of a resource and none opposition to the plan started should assume the right to hog the growing. benefits. In Alberta, taxpayers are In the end, I suspect, the getting a whole lot of services they Enbridge plan will get B.C. approvarenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t paying for at the very same al. We will be tossed a few billion time they are enjoying the benefits dollars over a long period to get our of jobs created by the oil and gas co-operation, Alberta will continue industry. They also will suffer only to grow the HSTF at a modest rate a small proportion of the environto enable voters to buy more stuff mental damage from resource and China will get the oil it so desextraction and use. I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a perately wants. greedy plan, one that is shortsightUnless a populace has the discied and narrow-minded. pline that Norwegians have With China eager to invest in oilshown, it inevitably gets mired in a sands development and the short-term race for jobs. It isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a Enbridge pipeline designed to get way to build for the future but histhe product to the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fastest torically we havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been very growing and now dominant econogood at that in North America and my, Alberta seems hell-bent-forthere isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t any evidence we are leather to help add to global climate about to start now. and environment issues. China Lorne Eckersley is the publisher of hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been a leader in clean energy the Creston Valley Advance.

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So, since our anniversary just quietly slipped past, do you remember what I was wearing the first time? Didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think so, but it was a black T-shirt with our logo and an â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ask Me!â&#x20AC;? button pinned on the front. I am, of course, referring to the facility grand opening, which was June 26, 2010, on a beautiful summer day. It is hard to believe that two years has slipped by since the ribbon was cut and a pretty healthysized crowd slipped inside to check things out. Ironically, you could probably state that the crowd is healthier now, or at least the ones coming in and using the place are. As we prep for the fall leisure guide, it is interesting on the changes to the programming over these past couple years as we gather more information and feedback on what works, what doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t and the grey area in between. Without a track record, as it is an entirely â&#x20AC;&#x153;newâ&#x20AC;? building, we have successes beyond expectations in some areas and some flops in others as we develop content within some pretty rigid fiscal guidelines and the changing demographic of users. I will say, however, the duds have

been few and are a given in any facility offering programming. What is apparent (and unlike the stock market) is the rising numbers of guest visits over the previous

time on the afternoon of Aug. 17 between 1 and 4:30 p.m. as the Kraft Celebration Tour spends the afternoon here in the Creston and District Community Complex parking lot and grounds, culminating in a live broadcast beginning at 3 p.m. This unique event is the first stop of the tour and will feature a free, Kraft sponsored barbecue offering hotdogs and hamburgers. Samples of Kraft products will be available, while quantities last, Neil Ostafichuk and family friendly games and activities are planned. year, so it should be an interesting To cap off the big event, TSN will comparison once we have another broadcast SportsCentre with hosts term with the finished facility Darren Dutchyshen and Kate under our belts. Beirness live from Creston from 3-4 We do want to say thank you for p.m. This is one of the bonuses of your patience as we tweak some of Crestonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Therapeutic Riding the drop-in programs or times Program winning the $25,000 comthroughout the year; sometimes we petition in B.C. with help from most do it for cost efficiency or to accom- of you. Like the Olympic torch modate other programs serving dif- relay, this will be one of these things ferent ages or needs of the commu- that you probably wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see again nity or perhaps there just arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t for a long, long time in our little enough people to make it work. valley. Check out all the informaEither way, the majority of people tion at www.gocreston.ca and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll are understanding as we try and see you there! provide for everyone and we do Neil Ostafichuk is the recreation appreciate it. supervisor at the Creston and District Make sure you set aside some Community Complex.

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Creston Valley Advance Thursday, August 2, 2012

Time change not needed

To the Editor: (Re: “Valley Should Consider Time Change”, July 5 Advance) Coun. Judy Gadicke must have nothing to do to bring up the time again. I can see why the regional directors have not responded; it is not an issue worth wasting time and money over. There are so many issues that should take precedence, for instance the numerous noxious weeds on many properties and ditches in town — which are devastating to agriculture — the conditions of Erickson Street, Highway 3 east of town and Highway 21 (all winter and summer), policing and more. You state improved health, which is very debatable as there are studies showing that losing an hour of sleep is very harmful to humans. Regarding the hospital, if these companies wish to do business with the district, then their equipment should be able to handle the job, at no extra charge. If not, why do we deal with them? Lastly, appointments and electronic devices — really? Cranbrook is not the only place people go for appointments. If you are worrying about citizens’ VCRs then we need to spend the money you are wasting on this and direct it toward doing a study on all town salaries and wages, as everyone is making way too much money. How much have we/you spent on this nonissue thus far? Democracy works, just not the way you want it in this case. Greg Pascut Creston

Grateful for helpful locals

To the Editor: I recently had an unfortunate vehicle breakdown while entering the Creston Valley Mall. My truck decided to blow a diesel injector line and stall with my trailer almost clear of Highway 3. Panic was the immediate reaction as diesel oil spurted out of my engine right there in the entranceway. I called for a tow truck and fire department and just then, a kind gentleman came walking over and settled me down assuring me the problem was not as bad as I assessed. Another car drove up and my two experts diagnosed the problem, and yes, Mike and Jim, you were right on with your assessment. Thank you so

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much for calming me down. Thanks to 24 Hour Towing for getting my truck to repair and cleaning up the diesel mess in the entranceway. And Creston Fire Rescue, thanks for coming and assessing the fire situation. It is fortunate diesel has a low flash point or disaster would surely have resulted. Just then an unbelievable act of kindness took place. I am amazed there are still wonderful people in the world such as the couple going to Vancouver. My trailer was unhitched and stranded in the mall lot and this shopping couple recognized this fact. They insisted on unhooking their RV, drove over to my RV, hooked up and backed it to a safe sidewalk spot, unhooked and hitched their own back up. They were so kind, and my offers of some reward were refused with, “Glad to help. What goes around comes around!” It sure did refresh my mind on how great people can be. Thank you, folks, and I sure hope your “comes around” comes real soon for you both. Thanks, Sheldon and Kokanee Ford, for your speedy repair service. The truck worked just fine the rest of my trip. Ron and Donna Phillips, you are such fine people and I can’t thank you enough for all the help you extended to us — a yard full of people and you still assisted us with genuine class. Creston is a wonderful community and it is the local people who make it so great. Dan Boyle Williams Lake

Neighbours too noisy To the Editor: I just had to write a letter to emphasize the enormous noise and air pollution the residents of Elsie Holmes Road commit to their beautiful neighbourhood. When I built my home on Elsie Holmes Road, I thought I had the most beautiful place in the world to spend the last days of my existence on earth. I have learned to regret that decision. It seems that the neighborhood is determined to disturb anybody from enjoying the peaceful setting, especially the neighbor that decided to mow their lawn on Mother’s Day evening from 5-8 p.m., the first really nice day to enjoy the evening on the deck. And this neighbor constantly complains about the barking dogs next door. Do they not realize that one form of noise pollution is no different than another? I just wonder who these people are trying to impress because nobody cares how short their lawn is mowed. If everybody would let their lawn grow

to four inches or wait two weeks before cutting, they would save a lot on lawnmower gas and less air pollution and they would have a much healthier lawn. And, do not water! Grass is designed to go into hibernation when it gets hot and dry. Sure it turns brown, but so what, nobody cares. And you don’t have to spend your weekend cutting it and annoying everybody around you. Go with nature. I have lost my love with Wynndel because of this annoying invasion on my ability to enjoy my place in peace. If I could sell, I’d be gone in a minute. Bryan Wuzinski Wynndel

Not a friend of CVWMA To the Editor: Welcome to Duck Lake, all birds, snakes, turtles, frogs, salamanders and any and all amphibians. Not welcome: any tourists, fishermen, fish, large game, cattle (unless it is on land rented out by the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area) and anybody or anything that could be a liability. I’m usually fairly patient, so I went back to the CVWMA administration office to find out when the dike would be open. I was told that it was going to be closed for a while yet, so I NOW back for asked and received money my Duck Lake permit. I was also told RECYCLING that they don’t really care about the fact that Duck Lake LEAD is arguably the best bass lake in Canada. ACIDA lot of tourists from around western Canada, VEHICLE the Creston Valley and the U.S. do BATTERIES care and would love to spend some money here. I would suggest that you take back your Duck Lake permits, too, tell them you’re not happy and that you want your money back. Oh, and if they tell you that it is good until next March, don’t worry — they will probably have the dyke closed. What is so wrong with using Duck Lake as a tourist draw? The south end of Kootenay Lake has improved by leaps and bounds with some good management, so why not do the same thing with Duck Lake? The sport fishing industry is a multibillion-dollar industry, and the CVWMA could tap into this gold mine if it really wanted, without disturbing all of the projects it is working on. It’s the 21st century, not 1968 when this was born. CVWMA, you used to have me as a friend, but until you guys start to do things that make sense, count me out. Don Melnychuk Creston

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Beets tasty and healthy

There is a lot of fresh produce at the Creston Valley Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market! There are plenty of cherries, raspberries, peas, baby carrots, potatoes, kale, lettuce, peppers and tomatoes, and there will be

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much more this month. The market will run as usual from 8 a.m.-noon on Saturdays at Millennium Park and Thursdays from 10-2 behind the chamber of commerce. Also, the Harvest Share program is now running. If you have extra produce that you're unable to use or unable to pick, or if you would like to volunteer to pick, ask about the Harvest Share program at the farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; market or find contact information on the Creston Valley Food Action Coalition website (www.crestonfoodaction.ca). Available at our local market now are beets, which come from the same family as Swiss chard, spinach and quinoa. Both parts of the beet are edible and very low in calories and high in fiber. The greens are high in antioxidants and vitamin A, which are good for the eyes and skin, while the

root is a good source of vitamins B3, B5, B6 and minerals, like iron, manganese and magnesium. The root is also a good source of potassium. When buying beets, be sure to choose beets that are firm and colorful, not soft and dull. Beets come in red, orange-yellow and white varieties, although red is the most common. In stores, usually the tops are removed, as the tops will draw the moisture and nutrition from the root of the vegetable. From the farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; market they usually come whole. Local beets are available from mid-July to December, although in the winter months they will not come with the greens attached. To store them in your fridge at home, remove the greens before storing them. The greens will only last a short time, while the root will last up to a couple weeks in the fridge in a bag. Before using the greens, be sure to rinse them well under running water to remove any dirt. They can be eaten raw, lightly steamed or sautĂŠed in butter. To prepare the roots, gently clean any dirt off of them. If using them raw, peel the outer skin off and cut as desired. They can also be steamed after peeling and slicing to reduce the cooking time for especially large beets. You can also cook the beets first, either by boiling until tender or roasting, and then easily remove the skin with your fingers once the beets have cooled (although this will stain your hands!). They are commonly used for their juice in detox programs. Beet juice has been proven to lower high blood pressure (although talk to your doctor before trying anything new). Beet roots are also excellent for the heart.

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Beets can be enjoyed many different ways! They are delicious raw, grated over salads, pickled, thinly sliced into chips and baked until crispy or just steamed until tender, sliced and served with butter. The juice also makes a great natural food dye. Their most common use is in borscht, a delicious beet and cabbage soup.

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Roasted Beets with Feta and Dill Serves 4 8-10 small-medium sized beets 1/3 C feta or goat cheese, crumbled 1/3 C walnuts, raw or toasted, roughly chopped or broken up handful of fresh dill, chopped pinch of coarse salt, if desired

by poking with a fork; the centre should be tender. Remove beets from the oven and let rest until cool enough to handle. Then, using a paring knife, remove the very top of the beet where the greens were. Using your hands, rub the skin off the beet by squeezing it gently. Remove all of the skins and then slice the beets or cut into bite-sized pieces. Divide among four plates. Sprinkle with cheese, nuts and fresh dill. Sprinkle with a small pinch of coarse salt if desired and serve either warm or room temperature. Heidi Bjarnason is a Creston Valley mom and blogger. For more recipes, ideas, pictures and kid friendly ideas and food, visit Fooddoodles.com.

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