Holiday Shopping Edition

THE MINER

Get Ready for the Holidays Sav6e0%

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35 ct. C6 LED Light Set

White, Warm White or Multi-Color. 9121120, 9135401, 9121112 Limited quantity available. Sorry no rain checks.

Connect up to 85 strings

50 Ct. Energy SmartTM LED Crystal Mini Lights or C5 Lights

97356, 97358, 97420, 97357, 96802, 97421

Warm White or Multi-Color.

Lights stay on even if bulb becomes loose. 9135138, 9135187, 9135120, 9135179

Connect up to 25 strings

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Woodlands Themed Lighted Porcelain Buildings 9164377, 9164385, 9164393 Styles may vary by store.

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99 Flickering LED ea. Candle 4/pk.

9” candles stay on for 8 hours automatically uses 2 AA batteries (not included).

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9192527, 9192543

Clear or Multi-Color.

Lights stay on even if bulb becomes loose. 96303, 96304

Clear, Multi-Color.

Blue, Red or Green 9826009, 9827007, 9866476, 9866484, 9866492

9166950, 9166976, 9166992 Styles may vary by store.

18” Pre-Lit Wreath

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Lighted Porcelain Buildings

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100 Ct. Constant ONTM Mini Light Set

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100 Ct. Heavy Duty Mini Light Set

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208-437-5669 Sale ends Nov. 22, 2010

Section B - Holiday Gifts - Sports - Lifestyle For The Record and the Classifieds

Festival of Trees

Country Faire Country Faire

Saturday December 4th • at Sadie Halstead Middle School

FREE hay ride to trees, cider and coffee on weekends

& EVENT FACILITY

Raffle Tickets $100 5:30 - 7:30

Prime Rib & Prawn Dinner $2000each

FREE

Santa Photos Face Painting Kids Crafts Cookie Decorating Ornament Crafts Tree Viewing

Evening Entertainment Tree Auction &

Lively Music

Includes guitar, fiddle, saxophone, singers & dancers

Open House Weekend November 20-21

Open for Tree Sales

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

November 26th until sold out

Visa and Mastercard Accepted • www.camdenranch.com

1521 Willms Rd. Elk, WA 99009 • (509) 292-2543

20% off Fiesta Wear 25% off Snow Babies 25% off Jewelry

15% off STOREWIDE Nov. 15th-24th 115 W. 2nd • Colville 509-684-8274

Instant Digital Photo Printing

Made from film, slides, negatives & all digital media.

For your holiday gift photos 4x6 Prints 5x7 Prints 8x10 Prints CD

20¢ 59¢ $1.89 $1.49

BEN FRANKLIN “Our Variety Shows” Newport Hospital & Health Services Foundation All money raised is Committees to bringing Digital Mammography to the Hospital in 2011.

Reservations & Information (509) 447-7928 or (509) 447-5638

CHRISTMAS IN THE GALLERY SALE

Country Faire Country Faire

The school will be transformed into a forest of trees & a cozy cabin.

Decorated trees valued at $25000 minimum

9:00 a.m. - 4 p.m.

COUNTRY FAIRE

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Family Oriented Choose’n Cut

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East End of the Oldtown Bridge Open 7 am to 6 pm Everyday “GET IN, GET HELP, GET DECORATING”

208-437-4822 • Oldtown, ID Mon. - Sat. 8 - 7 • Sun 10 - 6

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THE MINER

Gardening With Charlie them in a tray of water for a few minutes and letting the soil soak up water.

KATHY BOND-BORIE GUEST COLUMNIST

Caring for Blooming Gifts Poinsettias, African violets, cyclamen, azaleas, holiday cacti, and kalanchoe - all are popular holiday gifts to give and receive.

But once they are settled in their new homes, how do we keep them healthy and thriving? Here are some tips to keep in mind. Include the key points on a care tag with the plants you give as gifts.

Keep soil moist, not wet.

Saturate the soil with roomtemperature water in the morning so foliage can dry before nighttime. If water drains out immediately, the plant is rootbound and needs to be repotted with fast-draining soilless potting mix. Water cyclamen and African violets from the bottom by setting

Turn on the lights.

Flowering houseplants often don’t rebloom because of insufficient light. Place plants in a southfacing window or set them under full-spectrum grow lights.

Provide optimum temperatures.

Indoor temperatures of 55 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit are usually adequate for most flowering houseplants, although tropicals such as holiday cacti and gardenias need cooler temperatures of 60 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit to set buds.

Fertilize.

Use a dilute soluble fertilizer

according to label directions when plants are in active growth and flowering. When plants take a rest, stop fertilizing. Once a month, flush the pots for a few minutes until water drains from the holes to remove any built-up fertilizer salts.

Raise humidity.

Many flowering houseplant species are accustomed to high yearround humidity. Run a humidifier near the plants, or group the plants together on a 2-inch layer of pebbles in a tray of water. The water should not touch the pots.

Control pests.

Oftentimes you can control spider mites by dunking plants upside down in a sink full of soapy water. Sprays of insecticidal soap or horticultural oil will control many pests.

Courtesy of Family Features

The secret to a flavorful holiday The secret to creating a crowdpleasing holiday spread is combining a healthy helping of tradi­ tion with a pinch of creative new recipes that showcase beloved holiday flavors.

Basil, thyme and black pepper provide the perfect kiss of flavor to Roast Turkey with Mushroom Stuffing. Basting the bird with

an infusion of these three, along with Swanson Chicken stock and lemon juice ensures that the meat will be moist and juicy, and the outside of the bird will roast to a beautiful golden brown.

Green Bean Casserole — the iconic recipe that combines Condensed Cream of Mushroom soup, green beans and french

fried onion topping — was created 55 years ago by Dorcas Reilly of the Campbell Test Kitchen, and is still a favorite today. To change it up a bit, add shredded cheddar cheese, chopped red bell pepper, toasted sliced almonds or crumbled bacon.

Roast Turkey with Mushroom Stuffing Prep: 25 minutes Cook: 3 hours 30 minutes Stand: 10 minutes Makes: 12 servings 3 1/2 cups Swanson Chicken Stock 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves,

crushed 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves,

crushed 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 stalk celery, coarsely chopped

(about 1/2 cup) 1 small onion, coarsely chopped

(about 1/4 cup) 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms

(about 1 1/2 ounces) 4 cups Pepperidge Farm Herb

Seasoned Stuffing 1 turkey (12 to 14 pounds)

Vegetable cooking spray 1. Stir 1 3/4 cups stock, lemon juice, basil, thyme and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper in a small bowl.

2. Heat the remaining stock, remaining black pepper, celery, onion and mushrooms in a 4-quart saucepan over medium-high heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.

Remove the saucepan from the heat.

Add the stuffing to the saucepan and mix lightly.

3. Remove the package of giblets and neck from the turkey cavity.

Rinse the turkey with cold water and

pat dry with a paper towel. Spoon the stuffing lightly into the neck and body cavities.* Fold any loose skin over the stuff­ing. Tie the ends of the drumsticks together.

4. Place the turkey, breast side up, on a rack in shallow roasting pan.

Spray the turkey with the cooking spray. Brush with the stock mix­ ture. Insert a meat thermometer into the thick­est part of the meat, not touching the bone.

5. Roast at 325°F for 3 1/2 to 4 hours or until the thermometer reads 180°F., the drumstick moves easily and the stuffing reaches 165°F. Baste occasionally with the stock mixture.

Begin checking for doneness after 3 hours of roasting time. Let the turkey stand for 10 minutes before slicing. *Bake any remaining stuffing in a covered cas­ser­ole with the turkey for 30 minutes or until the stuffing is hot.

Green Bean Casserole Prep: 10 minutes Bake: 30 minutes Makes: 12 servings (about 3/4 cup each)

2 cans (10 3/4 ounces each) Campbell’s Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup (Regular, 98% Fat Free or Healthy Request)

1 cup milk

2 teaspoons soy sauce 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

8 cups cooked cut green beans 2 2/3 cups French’s French Fried Onions 1. Stir the soup, milk, soy sauce, black pepper, beans and 1 1/3 cups onions in a 3-quart casserole.

2. Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes or until the bean mixture is hot and bubbling. Stir the bean mixture.

Sprinkle with the remaining onions.

3. Bake for 5 minutes or until the onions are golden brown.

Holiday Artist Shop at Create Arts Center

INVITING ALL LOCAL ARTISTS & CRAFTERS TO EXHIBIT Call for information (509) 447-9277 Opening December 4th - December 20th Mon. - Fri. • 10 am - 6 pm Sat. • 10 am - 4 pm

Grunberg Schloss Collector’s Cabinet BUYING & SELLING • Coins & Paper Money • US & Worldwide • Gold •Silver • Bullion • Coin Collecting Books & Supplies • Metal Detectors • Prospecting Supplies

210C Triangle Dr. Ponderay • 263-7871

Monday to Friday or by appointment

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