VIDEO: GEORGIA MOUNTAIN FAIR
Thousands attend 58th annual fair
By Desiree J. Reynolds Sentinel Writer Sentinel photos by Harrison Keely and Desiree J. Reynolds
      The 58th annual Georgia Mountain fair kicked off its first day on Wednesday, July 16, where thousands of locals turned out to enjoy the fun, food and free carnival rides. The free carnival rides were special only for the opening day, which attracted a very large turnout, especially parents with y...
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Cookie of the week
Fresh-Peach Drop Cookies
      Ingredients Makes about 4 dozen • 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus 2 tablespoons • 3/4 teaspoon salt • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda • 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter,
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Camelot opens Thursday at Peacock Playhouse
Licklog Players summer musical promises to be delightful theater
      With Knights of the Round Table, a beautiful Queen, an enchanted tree, and best of all, music by Lerner and Loewe, "Camelot" opens Thursday evening. The summer musical at the Peacock Playhouse in Hayesville is always a crowd pleaser. Director Nancy Davis and Musical Director Paul Dyer are plea...
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Top band to play in concert series
Stecoah concert
By Beth Fields Contributing Writer
      On July 26, 2008, the Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center will welcome Western North Carolina's own, The Freight Hoppers The band formed in 1992 and took a brief hiatus in 2002; they are back and ready to once again shake the Americana scene.
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Artists displaying work in local show
North Georgia nature the subject and inspiration of latest works
      Five of this areas most accomplished artists will be showing their work on the weekend of July 24-25 at the "little art gallery" in Young Harris (across from Young Harris College, next to Machete's).
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Barbershop Chorus ladies to perform locally
Hiawassee concert begins July 26 at 7:30 p.m.
      The Smokie Mountain Melodies Ladies Barbershop Chorus will be performing in Hiawassee at "Music on the Square" on July 26 at 7:30 p.m. Smokie Mountain Melodies is a member of Sweet Adeline's International, which is a non-profit organization whose goal is to "harmonize the world".
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Cooking with Barbara
Chinese Chicken!
By Barbara Walker-Huff
      This is a good variation of Chicken Salad. If you like Chinese Food, you will surely like this. Chicken Chinese Salad 3 cups cooked rice 1 cup celery sliced 1 cup bean sprouts 1/2 cup fresh mushrooms 1/4 cup diced bell peppers
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Journal of living lady
Month of July
By Nancy White Kelly #326
      It is summer time. For some of us, the living is easy. Buddy is busy tending to the garden which is coming in big time. We put up cucumbers and squash yesterday. The green beans will be ready for canning later this week. I am discovering that being retired can be defined as being tired and tired ...
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