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Developments22 . . . My IDIAH- Chalk Paint24 . . . Featured Business- Keystone Centre30 . . . Safety- Tips for a Safe Holiday Season32 . . . Did You Know - 12 Days Giveaway

10 . . . 7 Must haves in a New Home

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What a great year we had, bringing Design Your Home to Western Manitoba. We star ted with a simple concept; bring informational

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Design Your Home magazine was created and designed by Jaime-Lynn Dyck and myself. Each issue we showcase ar ticles about the home, from the interior to the exterior. We hoped to help you find local ideas, products and companies that will help you make your living space your home! We have brought together a team of local individuals and businesses to bring you this magazine. Jaime-Lynn Dyck, Marketing and Sales Manager, Scott Kasprick of Reaxion Graphics, Leech Printing and many other local freelance writers and photographers.

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M any homeowners tend to make the mistake of

not giving enough thought to flooring options.

The right flooring can make a big difference in

a kitchen. For instance flooring with light or neutral tones

creates an impression of light and space. Stronger colors

might work in a small kitchen, but not in a larger one.

The kitchen flooring is the foundation which your kitchen

literally rests. By failing to give more consideration to

your flooring options and selecting the wrong flooring will

insure that an otherwise outstanding kitchen will look only

average, and become dated sooner.

When selecting kitchen flooring, it is a good idea to select

something that has elements of beauty and durability.

Kitchen flooring can accent the counters, cabinets, and

appliances. It must also be able to stand up to everyday

wear, such as spills and heavy foot traffic.

When it comes to choosing materials for your kitchen

flooring be sure to take into consideration both your

budget and lifestyle. The choice of kitchen flooring material

can be quite broad. Among the choices are vinyl in sheet

or tiles, ceramic tile, wood floors and laminate materials.

What to Look For in Selecting Kitchen Flooring

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How do you decide the best

one for your kitchen flooring?

You need to do your own research

and get the best advice you can

from professional contractors

and kitchen designers.

Popular Flooring

Options:

For durable and more cost-

effective flooring materials then

look into vinyl or ceramic tiles.

·Vinyl is durable, inexpensive

and available in sheets or tiles,

in smooth or knobby. It is the

most popular choice when it

comes to kitchen flooring, and

is available in a large selection of

styles, colors and patterns. Vinyl

kitchen flooring is generally

popular all over the country.

·Laminate kitchen flooring

is also popular across the

country as well. This is a newer

product that has grown out

of the countertop business.

It is created by laminating a

photograph of wood grain, stone, or other surfaces, directly

totheflooringmaterial. Ithastheadvantageofaquick

installation time and is very durable.

·Ceramic tile is beautiful and sturdy, and is the ideal material

to clean up spills. Ceramic floor is about as maintenance

free as it gets.

· Hardwood kitchen flooring lasts much longer than many

options;howeveritdoesneedtoundergorefinishingfromtime

to time. It is available in a wide variety of colors and grains and

it can be installed in strips, planks, or parquet squares.

When selecting materials for kitchen flooring, you must

consider materials that are both beautiful and durable.

Kitchen flooring can be used to accent the counters,

cabinets, and appliances. However kitchen flooring must

be able to take everyday wear and tear such as spills and

heavy traffic. It’s important to select the right material

photograph of wood grain, stone, or other surfaces, directly when it comes to Kitchen Flooring. Are you looking for

the beauty and durability of traver tine or the warmth of

hardwoods? By making the correct decision now you can

guarantee that a quality kitchen floor will keep its beauty

and last a lifetime.

When designing your ideal kitchen remember that light

or neutral tones emphasize the impression of light and

space, just as darker shades can create feelings of warmth

and intimacy. A floor’s finish can even effect perceptions

of size and space. A high gloss finish can contribute to the

perception of spaciousness. A more subdued or a matte

finish can make a space look smaller.

Ultimately the best way to make the decision on kitchen

flooring material to look though samples from warehouse

wholesale industries and showrooms in your area. Feel the

materials they have and see the quality they offer. -DYH

Christmas Parties

Christmas par ties are

something that most

people look forward

to all year long because

they are a joyful gathering

of friends, family, great food,

and shared memories.

There are lots of things that probably go into your

Christmas par ties such as preparing food, having a good

music selection, sending out beautiful invitations, creating

or buying Christmas table arrangements, or preparing

your home for overnight guests. The great thing is that you

can make your home look very festive without spending

a lot of time or money on it, so that you can spend more

time visiting with your guests and catching up with many

people that you may not have spent much time with since

your par ty last year.

Christmas crackers, cookies, and some simple foods will

make feeding your guests quite simple. If you want to have

more filling foods, you might want to consider having the


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party catered or purchasing pre-cooked foods so that

you do not have to worry about cooking great food

for you and all of your guests to eat at your par ty.

If you really want to have homemade food at your

Christmas par ty, you may want to have some friends or

family members come over and help you prepare the

food and make a tradition out of that as well. Or, you

can always make your Christmas par ty potlucks so that

you have a different selection of foods to offer your

guests every year and simply say that you’ll provide

the Christmas crackers, cookies, and one prepared dish

every year but you want help feeding the masses! Most

people love potlucks, so you’ll find that most of your

guests will be quite receptive to this idea.

If you are busy preparing food, the table arrangements,

decorations and you just can’t seem to get your home

cleaned, think about employing your kids or a neighbor

to help you get things tidied up quickly. Just one extra

pair of hands can help you get the job done in a lot

less time. Or, create a checklist for yourself that will

help you get a few things done each day before your

Christmas par ty so that you do not have stress about

cleaning the day of your par ty.

If you want Christmas table decorations as well as

other decorations to make for your par ty, the Internet

and craft stores offer many great ideas for Christmas

crafts that will make your home look even more festive.

Just hanging strands of garland on your door frames

is a simple and inexpensive way to make your home

look great for your Christmas par ties, so don’t think

you have to spend a ton of money to make your home

look great. A great Christmas par ty table decoration is

to simply buy a pre-decorated wreath to place on the

table and then find a great scented candle to put in the

middle of it. If you have a large table you might think

about placing more than one on the table.

Christmas par ties should be a lot of fun, so don’t let

yourself get stressed out as you plan for the par ty in

your home. Some of the best Christmas par ties are that

way because of great planning and because the hostess

isn’t afraid to be thrifty and even ask for help. Christmas

is about bringing family and friends together to have

fun, not to stress you out! So focus on enjoying friends,

family, and fun at your next Christmas par ty! -DYH

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2. Lighting

Lighting for your home is both functional and aesthetic.

There are several types of lighting to consider in and

around your home.

General lighting, like your pot lights, sconces and

bedroom/bathroom fixtures

Task lighting focuses on a work area; good for kitchens,

home offices, workshops, and living/family rooms

Accent lighting highlights areas or objects of interest in

your home

Don’t forget to install dimmer switches in places like

family/living rooms and bedrooms. Any room you may

want softer, dimmer lighting.

Statement fixtures in the front entrance, dining room or

master bedroom are also a must!

7 Must Haves in a New Home

1. Mudroom/Large Entrance

Mudrooms don’t have to be a “room”, but can be a wider

hallway (minimum of 5’) or a large entrance.

Things to look for in a functional mudroom/entrance

• Plenty of lighting

• Place to sit

• Ample storage

• Easy to clean floors and walls

Having enough space to suit your family in the entrance

is essential. Determine your needs; do you have a large

family, need storage for the kids/sports equipment,

enter tain a lot, or have visiting family.

A wish list for a new home can be quite lengthy and detailed. After you have found the right neighbourhood for you and your family, here are some “must haves” we have found to be quite popular with home owners today.


4. En-Suite Bathroom

No more sharing a bathroom with kids and company…

need I say more!

Keep in mind if you would prefer a 3 or 4 piece

bathroom when building or looking for a new home.

Some homeowners must have a bathtub in their en-

suite, while others are fine with just a shower. If you

want a spa feel, look for a soaker tub with jets and

separate shower. Not all showers are equal either!

A basic corner shower may be a little tight for your

liking, look at larger rectangular showers or even

custom install showers with steam.

You can always change out the fixtures and shower

heads in your bathroom to change the look without

breaking the bank.

3. Walk in Closet

Walk in closets can eliminate the need for large dressers

in the master bedroom, giving you more space. Closet

organizers can be installed so you utilize all the space to

suit your needs. They aren’t just to hang your clothes; you

can have shelving units, drawers, tie/belt hangers and shoe

storage to name a few. Create your own closet organizer

from your local hardware store or hire a professional to

design and install to save yourself a few headaches.

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6. Main Floor Laundry

This is becoming more common in new home builds. Having

laundry on the same floor you spend most of your time (family

room, bedroom), can be a great convenience. Certain measures

will need to be made to the floor to make sure your washer and

dryer function properly and quietly on your main floor. If possible

make this room as large as you can. Most laundry rooms only

hold the washer, dryer and a small cupboard but you need space

to iron, sor t and fold laundry. This is where the extra room will

come in handy or you’ll have piles of dir ty clothes in the hallway

on laundry day.

Living in the extreme climates, we would prefer to

park our vehicles in a garage to make mornings a

little easier. A standard double car garage is 20’ x20’

for 2 cars. If you own something larger like a truck

or SUV, you will definitely want your garage to be a

minimum 24’ x 24’. Garages are also a great place for

a workbench, storage for tools, holiday decorations,

sporting equipment and bicycles. Don’t forget about

installing shelves, hooks and organizers to help make

your belongings less cluttered.

Other items to look into too is lighting, windows

(natural lighting), entrances to house or yard, floor

drains and having it heated. Make sure your garage

suits your needs and lifestyle!

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When making your “must have” list for your new home, always look at your lifestyle and consider the needs of you and your family. -DYH

7. Storage

I could be wrong, but I don’t think you could ever

have too much storage! Linen closets are a must

to hold all your extra linens, pillows and even

extra cleaners on the top shelf. Everyone needs

a pantry…possibly two! A corner panty in your

kitchen offers a lot of space for dry foods, large

counter top appliances and more. If you don’t

have enough room in your kitchen pantry, housing

one in the basement is a great place for extra bulk

items, multiples and canning. Creating proper

storage in your home can make rooms feel less

cluttered and your life a little easier. If you live in a

smaller home, look for storage built into furniture

pieces as well, to serve double duty or just to hide

away stuff when company comes over!

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In our attempt to rever t back to a Green lifestyle, it’s only fitting to use

Green principles when designing a baby’s room. After all, a newborn will spend an average of 17 hours a day in their nursery, and it should be an environment filtered from toxins.

Here are some of the key points to consider when setting

up a Green baby nursery.

Paint:

Use one of the new water-based,

low-volatile organic compound

paints and take your friends

or family up on their request

to help. If you’re pregnant, you

shouldn’t be doing the painting.

Try and complete the paint job at

least a month before baby arrives to give it time to cure.

Toys:

Most toys are made of plastic, which is a major contributor

to indoor air pollution. Try to purchase natural cloth or

wood toys wherever possible.

Create a Green Baby Nursery


Cleaning:

Use 100 percent biodegradable nontoxic cleaning

products.

Window Coverings:

Aluminum mini-blinds or

wooden shutters are easy to

keep clean and do a great job

of adjusting the light levels.

Make sure any loose cords are

tired up or severed.

Airflow:

Make cer tain there is adequate ventilation in the nursery

that allows for fresh air, but no drafts. An Air filter is also

very effective, but use one that has both a HEPA filter and

activated military carbon cloth. Change your furnace filters

every three months to reduce dust and pollen.

Here are just a few tips that can help make your nursery a

little greener! -DYH


Flooring:

Carpets are nice and soft for

babies to crawl on, but they

can harbor toxic material and

bacteria. VOC’s can be found

in the fibers, backing and glue

as well as any stain resistant

treatments that may have been

applied. If you must go that route, choose an all-natural,

biodegradable carpet made from wool fibers and no toxic

adhesives. A better choice is a solid floor such as linoleum,

cork or wood. Use natural fiber throw rugs with a non

slip backing.

Crib:

Choose real wood with

natural finishes since the

press wood versions can

emit formaldehyde. The

bedding should be an organic

untreated material made from

cotton or wool.

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Venturing from the family farm into a career of banking and sales might

seem like a somewhat unlikely and possibly difficult transitionto most. But for Evan Keller, the decision to get

out of farming and into the financial world helped pave the

way for what has become an entirely new development

altogether : the business of custom home building.

For Keller, who now owns and operates Keller

Developments, the switch into general contracting and

home construction began in early 2010. What star ted

off as a few flip properties and smaller multi-residential


complexes has turned into a full-fledge custom home

building corporation; a corporation Keller is quick to

point out has been built upon the solid par tnerships

between numerous key players in the development of his

organization. Keller credits Darren Giilck, of Royal Le Page

Realty here in Brandon, as one of his earliest attributes.

“I’ve known Darren for over 10 years”, Keller explains

one afternoon on site at one of his current custom builds.

“He invested a lot of time with me, looking at flip houses

and different property possibilities in the early years. In

2010 we invested in a duplex together, and from there we

bought a 4-plex”, says Keller. Fast forward to 2013, and the

days of smaller revenue and flip homes are gone, making

way for large-scale custom home developments and

property management. Still a par t of Keller’s impressive

organization, Giilck has par tnered with him on 3 recently


finished homes in the exclusive Brookwood area, including

several other rural properties, and continues to be an

ongoing presence as Keller seeks out and is contracted

for new builds.

Recognizing the importance of networking within the

industry from his banking days, Keller notes most of the

group of trades people he originally partnered with have

worked with him consecutively on each new build, and have

stayed on with him throughout. With a team of 9 presently

comprised of 2 journeymen, and several 3rd and 4th level

finishers,“wereallyhaveanexcellentpoolofcontractors

and subs to pull from”, says Keller. From Kitchen Gallery on

9th, Budget Blinds, and Able Eavestroughing here in Brandon,

“all of the companies we’ve paired with are instrumental in

making the selection process with our home owners less

stressful and more enjoyable”.

Onsite at a semi- completed new home, Keller walks

through the impressive build and describes the process

of how this par ticular project came to fruition. “We broke

ground in early June, and initially we didn’t already have

a buyer for the home”. Something he notes has been a

50/50 split thus far between beginning a new build with

or without owners signed on to complete the project, he

did however have a potential buyer in mind. “The plans

had already been drawn up obviously, but once the new

owners came into the picture, they were still able to make

some personal changes and add a few details as well”.

At 1,640 square feet, the home stands tall and proud

along Highway 1A in Kemnay - just a stone’s throw

away from Brandon, making the location of the proper ty

perfect for those with a penchant for country living with

city amenities.

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What catches

one’s eye imme-

diately from the

highway are the

high roof lines,

and equally

high and linear

windows along

the front facade

of the house.

“Because we

designed the roof

line of the garage

to match the rest

of the house,

you really get a

sense of just how

much extra space there is”, Keller explains as he tours the

spacious garage. Perfect not only for several vehicles, but

for a few recreational vehicles, boat, or even a small utility

tractor to help manage the surrounding land, the garage

has also been designed with the ability of adding an upper

loft or mezzanine in the future, should the owners decide

to put one in.

As the tour continues through the rest of the house, it’s

apparent the design of the home is open-concept in nature,

but affords the homeowners’ privacy and separation of the

bedrooms and master suite, as well as a cozy family room

downstairs, by way of a unique angled and centralized

staircase. “What we wanted to do with the design was

create something different, something you don’t typically

see in most homes. So we angled the position of the stairs

at the front entry, so as you come into the house you

don’t see down directly into the family room as you do

with most bi-levels, and you don’t see directly up into

the living room as well”. This detail alone allows for a few

interesting pockets of space within the wall studs, which

will be creatively put to good use as built-in feature niches.

A built-in bookshelf within a wall of the home office

is another example of the little details Keller likes to

implement in his builds.”It’s a creative way to maximize

floor space - most offices require shelving and display

space, so we’ve been able to design that right into the

wall, rather than have the owner add furniture or shelving

after the fact”.

Within the 5 bedroom home, the main floor consists of 2

bedrooms plus the master suite, each boasting adequate

and roomy square footage. “Our bedrooms aren’t usually

less than 120 square feet”, says Keller, adding the size

allows for maximum comfort and use. “There’s nothing

worse than touring a custom home and getting a sense

that they gave all the floor space to the main areas of the

home, and skimped on the bedroom sizes”.

At the back of the house, and off of the main living area is

the master suite; not overly large in size, but roomy enough

to accommodate full sized bedroom furniture if needed,

and perfect enough to still feel cozy and comfortable.

The tall windows allow streams of beautiful south-facing

sunlight to pour in, making the location for the master

suite an obvious shoe-in. As Keller points out some of

the other features of the room: a spacious walk-in closet,

cleverly positioned light switches wired for beside where

the bed is to go, and pre-wired connection points for the

savvy automated blinds (planned for throughout the house

by Budget Blinds), one can’t help but notice that some of

the suite’s overall square footage has gone to the enviable

Covered Deck

Open Concept

Large Rec Room


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master ensuite. Boasting a soaker tub, custom designed

shower, double vanity, and room to spare, Keller has hit a

home run with this ensuite. “Clients want a space they can

retreat to at the end of the day. We found that a lot of our

buyers wanted an ensuite that felt more like a spa than

just another bathroom, so we’ve given this ensuite some

additional square footage to help encompass that”.

Another unique feature of the detail put into the design

of the home can be found in a smaller, sometimes often

forgotten area off of the kitchen. The pantry to the kitchen

has been connected to the mudroom off of the garage

in a ‘pass-through’ concept, making bringing groceries and

various items into the home easier and more efficient.

“This is something our draftsperson has added”, Keller

explains, “I really think it’s a feature we will use in the

future, space permitting, that will easily become one of our

custom standards”.

With the completion of the home slated for early in the

new year, one can see that even in the framing and wiring

stages, the build has the bones and detail of a future

dream home. And at this level of quality and attention to

detail invested, Keller explains it’s not only the finishes and

materials that make his homes a cut above the rest. “It’s

our commitment to a cer tain level of customer service

and follow through that ultimately allows us to offer a full-

scale service to our clients”. Referring back to his banking

days, Keller touches on what he believes to be the key to

Keller Developments’ success in only a few short years. “I

feel money is attached to emotions, and building a custom

home can be a very emotional process for some people.

We really focus on the customer service end of the whole

project, walking buyers through and assisting them right

from the very star t. Being a somewhat smaller and more

personalized company, we are able to deal with issues and

clients hands on and as they happen”.

Knowing all too well the importance of fostering a great

client-builder relationship, Keller also explains one final

par ting piece of success: “What I am trying to do is build

an experience, a personal and very hands on involvement

with the owners. If you take care of not only the big details,

but the smaller ones as well, you can foster the kind of

trust and relationship people will come back to when they

build their next home”.


Chalk paint has always been something I wanted to try. But

did you know you can make your own chalk paint in any colour too! It is simple, and works just as good as the store bought product.

By Jaime-Lynn Dyck

Before After


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Some fun things to paint with chalk paint:

• trays

• table tops

• wall

• doors

• piece of plywood to make your own chalk board

• cupboard doors (inside or outside)

• cupboard panels in the kitchen or work station

• sealer lids

• play structure

Chalk boards are not only great for kids, but perfect for

making lists, writing notes or messages and labelling jars.

Chalk Paint Recipe

(medium sized project)

1 cup of latex paint

2 tbsp. non sanded grout

Stir together until they are mixed completely and paint! I preferred to apply 2 coats of paint, making sure each coat dries completely. Slate your new chalk board by running chalk over it (on its side) and covering the whole board. Clean off and now it’s ready to use!

Before

After

Slating Your New Board Note: I tested both store bought (black) and home made

(blue) chalk paint and was happy with both!

Feature BusinessBy Kyla HendersonPhotos by Sandy Black

Facelift


If you’ve been to the Keystone Centre lately,

chances are it’s looking shiny and new. That’s thanks to

$3.3 million from the city, provincial and federal governments for some much-

needed upkeep and, in some cases, a complete facelift for many areas of the aging complex.


Keystone Centre general manager Neil Thomson

said the funding has gone a long way in

sprucing up a facility that is the region’s major

destination for enter tainment, spor ts, agricultural and

other events. There have been renovations to the main

concourse, the main concourse bathrooms, the Westman

Communications Group Place arena, the Convention Hall,

the UCT Pavilion, the Exhibit Hall, City Square and the

Amphitheatre. The renovations were extensive in some

areas and cosmetic in others, Thomson said, making many

areas of the Keystone Centre again available to produce

revenue. Construction took place from the fall of 2012

and wrapped up in the summer.

The improvement most noticeable to those attending an

event at the Keystone Centre might be the new, bright

tiling in the main foyer. Don Cullen Masonry was able to

deliver this new look. “We’ve had a lot of people ask us if

we made the hallway bigger,” said Thomson. “It’s the first

thing people see and it really jumps out at you. The hallway

was so dark before and now the tiles are a beige/grey

colour and they really pops out. We also put new lighting

in the hallway, so that combined with the tiles really makes

the space look bigger.”

A number of areas look bigger and are brighter, thanks to Jamieson Judd Electrical, which not only completed these current changes but previously put in the lighting in the Westman Communications Group Place arena, as well as many upgrades throughout the Keystone Centre.

“The renovations were fairly extensive. There was a substantial amount of structural upgrades required to complete some of the upgrades. A new sprinkler system had to be installed. BDR Service, over the years, was able to bring the facility more protection and prevention with annual maintenance and new sprinkler systems.

A stark change in the facility is in the washrooms in the main concourse area. Thomson said the men’s and

Amphitheater


women’s washrooms were flipped and the women got 15 new stalls, which will likely shorten the line-up at the washroom during events. The men’s washroom got a few new urinals, but Thomson said the changes were mainly cosmetic, with new flooring and a fresh coat of paint.

“The women’s washroom was way under capacity. That was an area that really needed to be addressed,” Thomson said.

Westman Communications Group Place is now better suited for an intimate concert setting, thanks to changes in lighting and the addition of cur tains, as well as a new stage.

“All the investments we have made in this facility will allow us to have more concerts, more events,” Thomson said. “More of an investment is more success for us.”

The Amphitheatre, before the investment, was virtually an

unusable space. Once used for livestock sales, the leaky roof

and dated interior left the room empty. Thomson said the

Amphitheatre is once again an asset for the Keystone Centre,

with a new roof, new carpeting, new seating and paint.

“The Amphitheatre now can host a smaller concer t venue,

a lecture, large meetings, and for plays,” Thomson said.

Another room that benefitted from some major changes

was the Convention Hall, where new flooring was installed,

as well as a dividing wall, to separate the Convention Hall

into multiple rooms for different events. Another frequently

used room to get a facelift was the UCT pavilion with new

flooring and paint.

“A lot of the renovations were building maintenance.

The building is 40 years old and is just like your house,

it does require regular maintenance,” Thomson said. “We

know we are making a good investment. All the event’s the

Updated UrinalsAddition Stalls AddedUpdated Pioneer Lounge

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Keystone Centre has, really adds to our economy and also improves the cultural component – we have a top-end junior hockey team play out of here, events, and concerts. It really adds to the lifestyle we live here.”

So next time you visit the Keystone Centre, expect to be pleasantly surprised by the new look and feel of the facility.

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F all has arrived, the time

of year jam-packed with

entertaining, parties and

social events all leading up to the

grand celebrations of Christmas

and New Years. A busy and costly

time of year.

Wine Advice

Affordable Wines for the Holidays

One, often stress-inducing, question that comes up during

the holidays is “What wine should I serve?” To help you

select the best wine for each and every occasion, I have

browsed thru the liquor stores, selecting good quality,

wallet-friendly wines. Gems that cost very little but offer a

lot, all priced at less than $15.00 per bottle. These worthy

wines - white, red, rose and sparkling - are terrific for

sipping or pairing.

Perhaps the most popular of events is the wine and cheese

reception. Pairing wine with one particular cheese is easy,

pairing with a wide variety of cheese is not. The best pairing


Fetzer Shaly Loam GewurztraminerThis white wine is an extremely versatile pairing wine. Low in alcohol and slightly sweet, this classic Gewurztraminer features lychee, roses, tropical fruit and exotic spices. Price: $13.99

Wine Pick

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wines are off-dry (slightly-sweet) and high in acid. Try

the ever-popular slightly sweet, and spritzy Jacobs Creek

Moscato ($12.99) or the soft and fragrant Trivento Amado

Sur, a blend of Torrontes, Viognier and Chardonnay, priced

at $14.95. If you prefer dry, tar t wine, the Santa Rita 120

Sauvignon Blanc at $12.99 is good value. Pairing with red

wine? Masi Bonacosta Valpolicella ($14.99) from Italy or

Beso de Vino Old Vine Garnacha ($11.95) from Spain are

both excellent choices.

Tapas have become trendy and popular. The Spanish red

wines, El Petit Bonhomme ($13.99), or the more robust

El Bonhomme ($14.57), pair beautifully with Spanish food.

If pairing with raw seafood, zesty, citrus-laden white wines

like Santa Julia’s Pinot Grigio ($11.00), and Aveleda Fonte’s

Vinho Verde, priced at $10.99, are fun, bright and crisp.

When selecting wine for a Traditional Christmas dinner

pick up some Fetzer Gewurztraminer at $13.99, or the

charming Chateau Ste. Michelle Harvest Select Sweet

Riesling ($14.99.)These are also wonderful wines to

accompany Chinese, Korean, sushi or Thai food.

Sparkling wine is unbelievably versatile and, in addition,

impartsasenseofcelebrationtoeveryoccasion.Aterrific

way to begin an evening and an wonderful wine to top off

the evening. Segura Viudas produces white and rose brut

Cava, priced at $14.49. Easy and likeable rose’s such as

Jacobs Creek Cool Harvest Shiraz Rose ($13.59), Chateau

Mas Neuf Rhone Paradox Rose ($13.99) or Sutter Home

White Zinfandel ($8.99) are amazingly versatile as well.

Andfinally,whataboutdessert?Sweetdesserts, fruitand

some, often very distinct, cheese, for example aged blue

cheese, should be paired with the sweet, decadent and rich,

Samos Vin Doux Muscat. A worthy wine and an absolute

steal at $13.55.

Cheers!

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Before crawling up on the roof to string the

Christmas lights, you need to know that every

year hospital emergency rooms treat hundreds of

people for injuries such as falls, cuts and shocks related to

holiday lights, decorations and Christmas trees.

In addition candles star t hundreds of fires over the holiday

season. Always keep burning candles within sight and

always put out lit candles before leaving a room or going

to bed.

Picking the tree:

When purchasing an ar tificial tree, look for the label "Fire

Resistant." Although this label does not mean the tree

won't catch fire, it indicates the tree will resist burning and

should extinguish quickly.

When purchasing a live tree check for freshness. A fresh

tree is green, needles are hard to pull from branches and

do not break when bent between your fingers. The trunk

butt of a fresh tree is sticky with resin, and when tapped

on the ground the tree should not lose many needles.

Tips For a SafeHoliday Season

When setting up a tree at home place it away from

fireplaces and radiators. Be sure to keep the stand filled

with water. Be sure to place the tree out of the way of

traffic and do not block doorways.

Lights:

Indoors and outdoor lights should be CSA tested and

have fused plugs.

If your lights have any of the following, they should not be

used; loose connections, broken or cracked sockets, frayed

or bare wires. Always replace burned-out bulbs promptly

with the same wattage bulbs.

Use no more than three standard-size sets of lights per

single extension cord and make sure the extension cord is

rated for the intended use.

Never use electric lights on a metallic tree. The tree can

become charged with electricity from faulty lights, and a

person touching a branch could receive a shock.

Before using lights outdoors, check labels to be sure they

have been cer tified for outdoor use.

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Bill White has been associated with work place safety committees for 25 years in the government and the private sectors

Stay away from power or feeder lines leading from utility

poles into older homes.

Fasten outdoor lights securely to trees, house walls, or other

firmsupportstoprotectthelightsfromwinddamage.Use

only insulated staples or run strings of lights through hooks

(available at hardware stores) to hold strings in place. Turn

off all holiday lights when you go to bed or leave the house,

theycouldshortoutandstar tafire.

Outdoor electric lights and decorations should be plugged

into circuits protected by ground fault circuit interrupters.

When removing outdoor holiday lights, never pull or tug

on lights.

Decorations:

Use only non-combustible or flame-resistant materials to

decorate a tree, never use lighted candles.

Choose tinsel or ar tificial icicles of plastic or non-

leaded metals.

In homes with small children, take special care to avoid

decorations that are sharp or breakable, keep small

removable par ts out of the reach of children to avoid the

child swallowing or inhaling small pieces. Also avoid using

decorations that resemble candy or food that may tempt

a child to eat them.

Wear gloves to avoid eye and skin irritation while

decorating with spun glass "angel hair." Follow container

directions carefully to avoid lung irritation while decorating

with ar tificial snow sprays.

Fireplaces:

Use care with "fire salts," which produce colored flames

when thrown on wood fires. They contain heavy metals

that can cause intense gastrointestinal irritation and

vomiting if eaten. Keep them away from children and pets.

Do not burn wrapping papers in the fireplace. A flash fire

may result as wrappings ignite suddenly and burn intensely.

Have a safe and happy holiday season. Merry Christmas from our house to yours.


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