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Behind the curtain
Sneaking a peak at "The Sound of Music"
HARRISON KEELY, Sentinel Writer
      Actor after actor has been scolded on opening night for taking a peak behind the curtain to see what was on the other side. It's unprofessional to see if every seat is sold out by just separating the scarlet curtain enough to peer out.
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Behind the Curtain
Sewing "The Sound of Music"
      Opening night is getting closer and closer and sometimes it seems as if things will never be ready on time. It's a common feeling among everyone involved, with not only the current production of "The Sound of Music", but with every production the Licklog Players performs.
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Coffee with the Poets invites students
      Coffee with the Poets, a monthly reading of poetry for anyone who enjoys poetry, takes place July 11 at 10:30 a.m. at Phillips and Lloyd Book Shop on the square in Hayesville, NC. This month we want to welcome students of any age to come and read one of their original poems during open mic.
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Art Friday with Darlene Heaton
      Artist Darlene Heaton, Zack & Pearl Price, Beryl Stokeley (watercolor teacher at TCCC), and Shirley Hire stand in front of the watercolor painting "Seashells" by Heaton.
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Wagering worns in library film
Betting boys give new meaning to home cooking
JULIE CHAUTIN Contributing Writer
      If you are tired of arguing with your kids about what foods to eat, the Murphy Library has the perfect movie for them. Anew boy in school makes a bet about what he will eat, and you can be sure it's not home cooking. The library will show this PG-rated film on Thursday, July 5 at 3:15 p.m. and a...
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Sonshine
Kingdom Training
By Sherrie Keely
      Have you ever noticed how these hot, muggy days of summer scream "come on, let's hang out today!"? I recall, back in the 60's, how my dad, after a long, weary day at work, would venture down and tote his lawn chair to the town square where the sound of a highpitched, whiney auctioneer seemed to e...
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CHARToppers
On the Beat and Off the Charts
by Marcus Keely
      TOP Songs 1. Umbrella- Rihanna 2. Hey There Delilah- Plain White T's 3. Big Girls Don't Cry- Fergie 4. Party Like a Rock Star- Shop Boyz 5. Makes Me Wonder- Maroon 5 6. The Way I Are- Timbaland, Keri Hilson & D.O.E.
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Ivan Stiles to visit JCFS July 4
John C. Campbell Folk School concert will be free, open to public
      Champion autoharp player and singer Ivan Stiles will be the featured in a special concert from 7 to 8 p.m. July 4 at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC. The concert will be held in the Community Room and will be free and open to the public. Donations are gratefully accepted.
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Rehearsal The Sound of Music
     Above: Captain Von Trapp (Brian Barrentine) leads his family in music: Liesl (Michelle Stewart), Friedrich (Alex Drost), Louisa (Carly Payseur), Kurt (Trevor Barber), Brigitta (Katherine Byxbee), Marta (Julia Lindsey) and Gretl (Aspen Fine).
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Lighting more than just flipping a switch
      Different rooms in a home are supposed to create different moods. For instance, while living rooms are known to be for lounging and laughing, a study or den should be more like a library, where it's easy to get some work done away from the hustle and bustle of a room like the kitchen.
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Mulch more than meets the eye
      Gardeners and lawncare afficionados are always looking for ways to make their plants, gardens and property more appealing. If they can do so in ways that help the environment and save them some time, that's even better. While veteran green thumbers are well aware of the numerous tricks of the trad...
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Waging a war on backyard bites
      Doesn't it seem that as soon as you put the cushions back on the patio chairs and dust off the grill for another season outdoors the insects in your backyard suddenly rally the troops? That's because while you've been anxiously awaiting the warmer weather, so, too, have the bugs.
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your home a fresh look and reduce costs. These types of repairs THIS IS A HAMMER Samantha Mazzotta
Home Remodeling Adds Value, Livability
      Q: I don't see the point in remodeling a home. The building materials deteriorate over time, the stylish new fixtures fall out of style, and you just have to do it all over again in 10 years. You just can't rely on a home to be a good investment, in my opinion. So, why spend a ton of money on remo...
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Hike Sentinel land central…and with loons?
By George Owen
      "Sentinel Land Central?" Yes, Lake Chatuge, in the heart of the Sentinel newspapers' coverage. "Loons?" Those North Woods birds? Yes…right here in Lake Chatuge in winter. Now it's all motorized boats in summer.
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Extend gardening season with the right greenhouse
      For avid gardeners, colder temperatures have traditionally meant the end of a fulfilling hobby. However, many gardening afficionados have discovered that a greenhouse can be a great way to turn a seasonal passion into a year-round one.
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The path to a great garden every year is to 're-peat' some simple steps
      Before all else in gardening is the soil. To create a healthy vegetable or flower garden year after year, you need soil that's full of organic matter. While this type of soil is hard to come by naturally, the Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss Association (CSPMA) advises that there are a few things you ...
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Grow "Green" with your lawn:
Maintaining a beautiful lawn has never been so easy
      Are you often green with envy looking at your neighbors' luscious, healthy lawns? The secret to having the greenest lawn on your street doesn't necessarily mean spending the most time caring for it, but rather lies in providing nutrients with lawn fertilizers.
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