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March 8 TERRI CLARK with Keira IsabellaCanadian country sensation Terri Clark will bring her “Classics” tour to Abbotsford on March 8. With more than four million albums sold and a dozen top-10 hits to her credit, Clark has emerged as a singular voice on the country music landscape. The Alberta native is an eight-time, fan voted Canadian Country Music Association Entertainer of the Year and multiple Juno winner. Clark will be performing at the Abbotsford Entertainment & Sports Centre on March 8 at 7:30 p.m. Opening for her is special

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March 17 MYTHBUSTERSThe MythBusters gang will brings its live show to Abbotsford on March 17. The all-new show “MythBusters: Behind the Myths,” stars Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage, co-hosts of the Emmy-nominated Discovery series MythBusters, will debut at Abbotsford Entertainment & Sports Centre for one performance only. Tickets are still available at abbotsfordcentre.ca. “MythBusters: Behind the Myths,” presents a fantastical evening of on-stage experiments, audience participation, rocking video and behind-the-scenes stories. With this show, for the fi rst time, fans join Jamie and Adam on stage and assist in their mind-blowing and mind-twisting approach to science.

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We headed for Sumas Mountain Village in Abbotsford to check out the Bosley’s Pet Food Plus dog-washing stations we’d heard about from the breeder and discovered Sumas Mountain Wines, a B.C. VQA wine store, just a couple of doors away.

VQA – Vintners Quality Alliance – is the designation used in B.C. to indicate that what you read on the label is what you get in the bottle. In other words, BC VQA assures you the grape is what it claims and the B.C. region is, too. You are guaranteed wines that are B.C. grown and produced and meet a certain standard. However, it isn’t a guarantee you’ll like the wine.

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excellent all-B.C. wines but choose to not participate in the BC VQA program.

We took part in Sumas Mountain Wines’ complimentary Saturday-afternoon wine tasting and sipped four from Wild Goose Vineyards in the Okanagan: Merlot, Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc and Riesling. Of the four, I preferred the whites, especially the Riesling ($17/12% ABV). So I took home two bottles.

Riesling is one of the most food-friendly and versatile wines. This Wild Goose example was juicy, refreshing and packed with the aromas and fl avours of stone fruit, apples and citrus. In addition, I found a pleasing minerality on the nose and the proverbial Riesling petrol, which was a little more pronounced than I expected in such a young wine.

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She has been in the spa industry for more than 20 years and says the most common reasons people seek a massage are relaxation, stress reduction and pain relief.

“Taking care of your body is a vital necessity with today’s busy lifestyles,” explains Tyra. “Massage therapy relieves stress and can also enhance immune functions which in turn reduces illness and injury.

“Our goal in this industry is that guests leave relaxed and rejuvenated after a visit to the spa.

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Melissa Demaresq was formally a Certifi ed Massage Practitioner for six years, and is now on the Wild Orange Spa team as a Registered Massage Therapist.

“I enjoy making people feel relaxed,” Demaresq says simply, “and I like to treat their therapeutic needs in a calm and relaxed environment.”

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Fifty years ago, Neil Klassen saw a need and fi lled it. He began hauling sawdust out of local mills and supplying the local farmers with bedding for animals. Without realizing it, he was building the foundation for what would grow into a very successful Abbotsford family business.

Valley Pulp and Sawdust Carriers Ltd. is now a thriving company. In addition to various agricultural supplies, the company provides landscaping and hauling solutions. It has gone from Mr. Klassen’s one truck to a fl eet of 20, with over 40 employees, 14 of whom are family members. Mr. Klassen, now 84, is thrilled to see the third generation of Klassens take over as owners.

This generation is determined keep their grandfather’s values front and centre as they advance into the future.

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Over the last few years, the Envision Financial Run for Water has grown very special to the company and the Klassen family. In the 2012 event, 37 members from their family participated.

“We would like to challenge other families or family businesses to beat our enrollment at Run for Water 2013 on May 26, and to consider being a sponsor or donating charitably to HOPE international,” Klassen-Parkes continues. “It is a great community event that doesn’t exclude anyone, great for the whole family and has a purpose of getting clean water to those who don’t have access to it. We love that they have a curriculum for the schools to get involved in. There really isn’t a reason not to sponsor Run for Water.”

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Canadian winters are tough on vegetable lovers.

The produce aisles are still stacked with decent-looking food but the fl avours and textures just aren’t right. There are several vegetables that cellar well, are still local, and plentiful this time of year. The key is always choosing a good quality item that is appropriate for the time of year, and to handle it simply. Try roasting vegetables instead of boiling to maximize the natural sweetness.

Jerusalem artichokes

Jerusalem artichokes (sunchokes) are so prolifi c gardeners are

hesitant to plant them. The plants grow into 6’ tall sunfl ower-like plants with large tubers under the ground. The roots (that you eat) have a beautiful nuttiness and buttery richness. You can leave the root in the ground for the winter and dig it up as you require or wash it well and store in the fridge. Make sure to use a sealed plastic bag and squeeze out all excess air or the chokes will soften and brown.

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Another vegetable that can be sourced locally, is inexpensive and has great nutritional benefi ts is caulifl ower. Baking a large head broken into fl orets in the oven until the natural sugars brown on the outside, then pureeing

with cream and horseradish, sea salt and Dijon mustard is a simple way to make a delicious accompaniment for bacon-wrapped pork dishes.

Onions

Onions are extremely versatile in the kitchen. Bursting with sweetness once caramelized. If you are cellaring your onions, be sure not to store them in the same place as your potatoes. Onions emit a gas that causes potatoes to rot quickly.

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Washed Up?When purchasing a home, buyers often look at the kitchen space and how many bedrooms there are, while largely ignoring other rooms, including the laundry room. Oftentimes, the washer and dryer are relegated to a dark corner of the basement or garage, and homeowners simply accept their laundry lot.

Homeowners and renters need not feel they have to hide laundry rooms like they did in the past. Having the laundry nearby the family action -- and paying attention to laundry room design -- can make the work of keeping clothes tidy that much easier.

Many designers would agree that you don’t have to sacrifi ce style for function. As with any other area of the house, impart design elements into the room and make it a room in which you want to spend time.

• Consider cabinetry in your laundry space. They can hide cleaning products, detergent, dryer sheets and so much more.

• Adding a television or stereo to the room, will you entertained while ironing or folding clothes.

• A laundry area also can be much more than just a place to wash and fold clothes. Many people like to turn this spot into a multipurpose zone. A large countertop normally used to fold clothes can also double as a gift-wrapping station. Think about merging a laundry room with a craft room.

• Raising hamper bins off of the fl oor to be suspended from a rod above the washer frees up valuable fl oor space.

• You don’t have to spend a fortune on a laundry room re-do. Shop in salvage stores or antique shops for custom pieces to add character.

Although a laundry room is often an afterthought, taking time to organize and plan the space can make it both functional and inviting.

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Homeowners planning a kitchen remodel are no doubt considering whether to include a kitchen island in the new design. When the space allows, an island can be a fine way to enhance the look of a kitchen and impart an upscale appeal.

Although there are many benefits to an island in the kitchen, there are also some disadvantages to kitchen islands. Weighing all the options can help homeowners design a kitchen layout that is functional, affordable and practical for the space they have.

Pros Many times islands are built with cabinetry that matches the rest of the kitchen design, and those cabinets provide storage space for pots, pans

and other kitchen tools. Islands may double the storage space available in the kitchen.

Kitchen counter space can be easily gobbled up by toaster ovens, microwaves, coffee makers, and various other countertop appliances. These appliances can take up valuable real estate that’s sorely missed when preparing meals. An island can be used solely for cooking and preparation, and some homeowners have incorporated cutting boards and a prep sink into the design of the island.

Islands also can be customized according to a homeowner’s needs. Instead of simply having cabinetry beneath the counter, some opt to have a wine cooler or even a bookshelf for keeping cookbooks within reach. An

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island Paradise?Although there are many benefits to an island in the kitchen, there are also some disadvantages to kitchen islands.

additional small dishwasher or beverage refrigerator may be tucked into the design. For others, the island may be a makeshift office space.

Cons Expense is a leading negative factor with regard to a kitchen island. The additional material necessary and the labor involved in installation may bust some homeowners’ budgets. Stationary islands can cost several thousand dollars to install.

In smaller kitchens, an island may be impractical because of the space limitation. Islands are typically at the heart of the kitchen and may interfere with walking space or cause clearance issues when the refrigerator door or cabinet doors are open. For homeowners

who find space is at a premium in the kitchen, an island may not be the best idea. However, a rolling island that can be moved into position when needed, then stored in a convenient, out-of-the-way location might be a viable option.

Depending on the complexity of a kitchen island, its installation may extend the amount of time required to complete the kitchen renovation. This can prolong the length of time needed to complete the work. Running a gas or electric line and plumbing to the island may require a major overhaul.

Kitchen islands are popular components of home designs. Before homeowners engage in any kitchen renovation that may include the incorporation of an island, they should know the advantages and disadvantages.

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Spring Films Series:February 22 @ 7-9pmAnna KareninaThis passionate story unfolds in its original late 19th Century Russia high-society setting and powerfully explores the capacity for love that surges through the human heart.

March 8 @ 7-8pm Education Under Fire (Documentary)

Produced by Single Arrow Productions and co-sponsored by Amnesty International. The 30-minute documentary profi les the growth, struggle, and inspiring spirit of the Baha´i Institute for Higher Education. Baha´is in Iran have been subjected to systematic persecution, including arrests, torture, and execution simply for refusing to recant their beliefs.

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