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Content 1 It is a day to encourage children and adults to enjoy a learning Deadline of each month activity together. This year, for the next Canadians will Play for Literacy playing and learning month’s issue together through word games, news@ card games, board games etc. riverview-printing.com 4 JANUARY 2011 I Published by Riverview Printing I Call 403-720-0762 for advertising opportunities AVOCADOS by Tammy Bradley THE COMPLETE RENOVATOR basement developmentTHE COMPLETE - bathroom RENOVATOR and kitchen renovations - Avocados have a special place in the raw vegan’s heart. finishbasement carpentry development - drywall - - bathrtapingoom - painting and kitchen -texturing renovations - decks - As our main source of fat, they contain all the healthy fencesfinish carpentry - garage -packages drywall - taping- plum bing- painting - electrical -texturing - hardwood - decks - andfences laminate - garage flooring packages - tile - -property plumbing maintenance - electrical - hardwood fats including Omega 3 and 6, and contain no choles- and laminate flooringOwner - tile - Darren- property MacFarlane maintenance terol. Avocados are the most pleasant, easily digestible, LicensedOwner - Insured - Darren - 20 MacFarlane years experience Licensed - Insured - 20 years experience multi-purpose, readily available and delicious of the raw plant fat sources. They are also rich in other nutri- ents, vitamins and minerals including B-Complex and protein, containing all 18 of the amino acids our body needs. If you don’t think you like avocados, you may just never have tasted a properly ripe one. A perfect avocado it is like eating butter and spreads like butter too. Spread on celery, jicama, or flax crackers. Or just cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, sprinkle with a little sea salt, and eat with a spoon. Slice or chop into pieces for use in salads, wraps, soups, or any salty dish. Avocado is even delicious in fruit salads! Velvet Chocolate Pudding This is also a great topping for ice cream or a dip for fresh fruit. 1 ripe avocado 6 tblsp. cacao or carob powder 6 dates soaked in ½ cup fresh orange juice ½ tsp vanilla Pinch of cinnamon Place all ingredients in a blender; process until smooth. Add more orange juice or water if needed. Tammy is a sports coach, certified raw food chef, nutri- tional educator and personal trainer. FYI Hoodoos in the Drumheller Valley are a distinct symbol of the Canadian Badlands. These eerie sandstone pillars topped with protective capstones, have taken millions of years to form, and are deceptively fragile. YOUR ELBOW VALLEY VIEW I JANUARY 2011 5 IT caN’t BE DONE The ones who miss out on the fun Are those who say, ‘It can’t be done.’ In solemn praise they stand aloof The short, dark days of winter don’t have to be dreary – And greet each venture with reproof. now is the time to celebrate the ‘indoor season’ with some Had they the power they’d efface easy and favourite plants. Not all offices have ideal light, The history of the human race. but some plants can do very well under fluorescent light- We’d have no radio or motor cars, ing. These popular houseplants will transform your office No streets lit by electric stars; from stark white to instantly appealing and comfortable. No telegraph or telephone, Each does well in low light or under fluorescent lighting, We’d linger in the age of stone. but keep in mind that all plants need some natural light to The world would sleep if things were run stay healthy and beautiful. By those who say, ‘It can’t be done.’ HANGING Anonymous Golden Pothos (Epipremnum aureum) One of the best plants for removing formaldehyde released from carpet and other materials in our homes and offices. It likes bright indirect light; preferably a northern exposure. This plant is perfect for the office because it does very well under fluorescent lights. Heartleaf Philodendron (Philodendron scandens) also known as the Sweetheart Plant. There are two kinds of philodendron, the upright and the We have moved: trailing. For the office I recommend the trailing variety. They don’t mind being kept in a small pot and they are 6029 - 6th Street South East on the West very lovely hanging in a north facing window or sitting on side of Blackfoot Trail across from the a bookshelf. Blackfoot Inn Spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum) All new showroom coming I have mine hanging over the hutch on my desk. It is quite in the spring of 2011 full and lush and has really cool spiderettes hanging down. They prefer natural but not direct sunlight. Call us for: Design • Furnish • Install UPRIGHT 403-685-BATH (2284) Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum wallisii) [email protected] This elegant