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Manna Food Bank held its monthly food giveaway for residents needing some assistance on Monday, Jan. 25, at the Macon County Fairgrounds. This month, 882 individuals in 252 households were served in the rainy weather. Items included in this month’s pack- age were paper towels and toilet paper, fresh carrots and sweet potatoes along with canned goods, drinks, and candy for Valentine’s Day completed the offerings. Aside from the MANNA food bank, Macon Program for Progress supplied boxes of food which in- cluded the paper goods, pasta and other treats. Photo by Vickie Carpenter Page 16 Macon Schools celebrate 95.4% graduation rate Local musician releases second album Diane Peltz – Contributing Writer might's board meeting O'Neil gave an impassioned plea to help bring back the arts to these two schools. The Macon County School Board convened on Monday "When my students ask me about what art is like at MMS, night for their monthly meeting. At the top of the list was the sadly, I tell them there is no art or choir. If you could see graduation rates for Macon County School's students in their faces, they are shocked and sad,” said O’Neil For many 2019. Superintendent Dr. Chris Baldwin conveyed the sta- of them, art is what helps them get through their day. I asked tistics. Nantahala School had a graduation rate of 100%, my students recently why the arts are important and here are Highlands School 100%, Macon Early College (MEC) some responses: “We will be behind other students if we 100%, Franklin High School (FHS) 91.4%, Union Academy don’t have access to the arts”; “Art calms me and brings me (UA) 73%, which he stated is in line with other alternative joy”; “Art is the reason I come to school”; “Art is life. How schools in the state. The total brings Macon County Schools can we not have art?”; “Art helps me draw better and music to an overall rating of 95.4% which places Macon Schools in helps my soul. Without it, I’m not getting the experiences I the top percentile level for graduation, compared to all 981 want and need until high school and that is sad”;“Art is ther- high schools in North Carolina. apeutic and is helping me get through COVID.” "That last quote hit me particularly hard. We see so many Lack of arts concerns parents at MMS and FHS things about kids and their experiences through this time and Page 17 Art and chorus have been missing at Macon Middle the arts are really what is saving a lot of them,” she contin- School (MMS) for some time now and students entering ued. “Today my students had the opportunity to make some- NCDMV officials celebrate 50 year employee MMS from Mountain View Intermediate (MVI) are sad- thing out of clay, and for many, it was their first time using dened to find that there are no fine art programs for them to clay. One student said, ‘this is the best day ever!’ 828.369.6767 PRST STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID enroll in. “The arts, more than ever, are truly an outlet for our kids, www.themaconcountynews.com PERMIT 22 [email protected] GOODER PUBLISHING CORP. Sarah O'Neil is an art teacher at MVI. She is also the FRANKLIN, NC 28734-3401 mother of a 6th grader and an 8th grader. During Monday See SCHOOL BOARD page 2 2 THE MACON COUNTy NEWS & SHOPPING GUIDE VOLUME 38 NUMBER 36 THURSDAy, JANUARy 28, 2021 6th grade next year would not have any art energy deposited in the earth from the sun. COVID-19 Updates SCHOOL BOARD options. She said, “Kids need an outlet to This works well even in the coldest winters Dr. Baldwin expressed concern regarding Continued from page 1 express themselves” and hoped that Macon because the earth below the frostline is a the rising number of positive COVID cases County will consider more art options for steady 55 degrees Fahrenheit all year long. in schools, coupled with staff and student for their social and emotional learning. I kids. The heat is circulated back into the pump quarantines. He explained that at this point, wanted to share my personal experiences Another mom wrote that she was “ap- and then distributed evenly throughout the MMS and MVI are just holding on but if with you and remind you that we are still palled” that her daughter would not have ac- facility using duct work. The cooling more cases necessitate more teachers being here and advocating for the arts in Macon cess to art, music or choir activities and that process simply works in reverse. There are quarantined those schools might have to go County Schools. she was extremely talented in these areas two commonly used types of fluids that can to remote learning due to lack of staff avail- “For some students, art may not be their and benefitted academically when they are be circulated through the ground loop sys- able to adequately supervise students. As of favorite subject but it is something that integrated into her daily activities. “These tem. The Standard Geothermal uses a mix Jan. 22, current COVID cases are as follows: brings them joy.” integrated experiences make learning more of water, antifreeze (Propylene Glycol), and Cartoogechaye Elementary, 2 staff and 10 Maggie Jennings is the parent of a second fun and enjoyable for her and prolong her refrigerant. While, the Waterless Geother- students quarantined and 1 student positive; grader at East Franklin Elementary School learning experiences, helping her to retain mal System uses R-410A refrigerant. East Franklin Elementary, 2 staff and 14 stu- and will have another child starting kinder- much of what she has learned throughout Macon schools’ Geothermal System uses dents quarantined, 1 student and 1 staff pos- garten in the fall. Jennings is also a huge ad- the school year as these experiences build Glycol. itive; FHS, 36 students quarantined, 5 staff vocate of returning the arts to MMS and upon one another.” Eight breaks have occurred in the Geot- and 7 students positive; Highlands School, 7 FHS. MMS has not had an art program for She said her daughter struggles with hermal system at Iotla Valley Elementary students and 1 staff quarantined and 1 stu- the past 10 years and the choir program has ADHD and is able to be more successful and the glycol is now just water. This has dent positive; Iotla Elementary, 21 students been a missing component for the past five when listening to music or drawing while caused floods through the ceiling in some and 2 staff quarantined, 1 staff and 4 students years. With no stepping stone from MMS working and that art and music helps to en- rooms. Todd Gibbs, director of Auxiliary positive; Macon Early College, 4 students choir, the FHS choir program has suffered hance her social skills. Services, said that this was a "catastrophic quarantined and 2 positive; MMS, 5 staff also. This past year only 10 students were “Adding music, choir, band, arts and concern.” Luckily the floods were caught and 27 students quarantined, 1 staff and 4 enrolled into the FHS choir program when crafts to the curricula would greatly en- early thanks to staff reporting during students positive; MVI, 3 staff and 15 stu- in the past it had been up to 25 students. hance each and every student's academic school, but if they would have occurred dents quarantined and 1 staff positive; Nan- Jennings helped form a group called Arts learning experiences as they navigate over a long weekend it could have caused tahala School, 1 student quarantined; South for MCS (Macon County Schools) a few through their teen years, and it would bring major damage. Macon Elementary, 12 students quarantined years ago with the goal “to support Macon much needed joy and meaning to their aca- “There are 100 wells that are 100 feet and 1 student positive; Union Academy, 2 County Schools in providing equal access demic career as they transition into adult- deep. The well field is under the parking lot staff and 19 students quarantined and 1 stu- for all students in the arts.” There are more hood. Thank you for your time, service and so there is no way for us to visually check dent positive; for a total of 187 students and than 1000 parents in this group. They have consideration,” she concluded. for water coming up through the dirt or even 27 staff not in school. Dr. Baldwin would a Facebook page and anyone interested in a wet spot on the dirt to make sure the pip- like to see teachers getting vaccinated as joining or learning more about the Arts for Water woes at Iotla Valley Elementary ing in the wells is intact. In order to evalu- soon as possible, but the governor and MCS initiative can go to Facebook Arts for Iotla Valley Elementary School and MVI ate the damage an engineer is needed to Health and Human Services is in charge of MCS (Macon County Schools.) Jennings both use Geothermal Energy to heat and survey the site. This will come at a cost of vaccine rollout. Dr. Baldwin stated, also read impassioned pleas from two of the cool the schools. Geothermal heating $4,900." The board voted to approve the “Without vaccinations we are going to parents who couldn't make the meeting. works by moving temperature-conducting cost in order to get this issues resolved. In- continue to face school closures. In N.C., the One homeschooling mother was con- fluid through a loop of pipes in the school. cluded in the $4,900 is an analysis, and sug- majority of students are virtual and we want cerned that her son who will be entering the This allows the fluid to collect the thermal gestions for a solution. to keep our schools open,” said Dr. Baldwin. Harris Regional, health department team up to vaccinate Jackson teachers Brittney Lofthouse-Cantributing Writer • The identified population could be quickly and effi- AMC has vaccinated some of their frontline staff. As of ciently mobilized to meet the timeline; Tuesday, Macon County had 230 vaccines on hand, with Last week, schools in Jackson County dismissed early on • As frontline essential workers, teachers, and other school 2,273 vaccines administered so far. Friday to allow all educators wanting to receive the system staff are high risk for exposure to COVID-19 in their COVID19 vaccine to be able to do so. work settings. The vaccination clinic was conducted in collaboration with “Vaccinating these individuals also protects our students, Chick-Fil-A coming to town the Jackson County Department of Public Health and Harris their parents, and families against COVID-19 and helps keep Brittney Lofthouse – Contributing Writer Regional Hospital. our schools open and operational,” said Stargell. “We ap- North Carolina is currently vaccinating Group 2 of the preciate the support and patience of our communities as we Last week, the corporate headquarters for Chick-Fil-A inc con- vaccination rollout plan — which means healthcare workers continue to follow federal and state guidance and partner firmed that the company is in the process of opening a restaurant and anyone 65 years or older can receive the vaccine. While with our local health departments on community vaccine in Franklin. While they confirmed the restaurant, additional de- the Jackson County Health Department is leading the com- distribution.” tails regarding a location and timeline were scarce. munity vaccination efforts in Jackson County, Harris Re- While Jackson County and Swain County have both been “While we are excited to be moving closer toward a Chick-fil- gional Hospital, like other hospitals in the state have received able to vaccinate public educators, Macon County Schools A restaurant in Franklin, we do not have any updates to share on their own allotment of the vaccine. When the hospital com- Superintendent Dr. Chris Baldwin informed the board of ed- timing,” according to Chick-fil-A, Inc who confirmed the future pleted the vaccination of hospital staff, they realized that they ucation Monday night that Macon County Public Health Di- store on Thursday. “We look forward to joining the community had additional doses available. rector Kathy McGaha said that it is impossible to say when and serving all of our guests with great food and genuine hospi- “Last week, we were encouraged by the state to use up our Macon County teachers will receive the vaccine. tality.” remaining vaccine supply by today, [Monday, Jan. 25] or run Teachers are listed in Group 3 of the state’s vaccine roll- Preliminary building plans dated Nov. 11, provide additional the risk of it being transferred out of our community,” said out— which was originally supposed to begin around the details as to the future Franklin location for a new Chick-Fil-A Lucretia F. Stargell vice president of Professional Services end of January in Macon County. However, due to vaccines restaurant. According to the plans, the proposed location will be for Harris Regional Hospital. “After consultation with the being diverted to urban areas of the county this week for located off US Highway 441 and Siler Road — across the road health department, we were able to coordinate with the mass vaccination clinics, Macon County’s vaccine allotment from the Dowdle Mountain Pit Stop. school system to rapidly organize this vaccine clinic.” was drastically decreased. The proposed plans break down the construction process to Several factors went into the decision to vaccinate public While Harris Regional Hospital provided vaccines for the ready the plat of land into three phases which include preparing educators in Jackson County, which according to Stargell in- community event in Jackson County, McGaha told com- the land to address erosion controls and maintain the vegetation. cluded: missioners last week that the Macon County community has The preliminary design plans have the restaurant entrance • The school system had the right number of people for not received the same support from Angel Medical Center or after the red light, before the roundabout, with an exit onto Siler the amount of vaccine available to distribute; Mission Health Systems. Road. Plans also include a large 750 square foot outdoor patio • The school system was able to provide and set up the lo- Over the weekend, a group in Highlands conducted a vac- and two large pond features. cation for the event; cination clinic that distributed nearly 500 vaccines — and THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 2021 VOLUME 38 NUMBER 36 THE MACON COUNTY NEWS & SHOPPING GUIDE 3
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Beginning Tuesday, Jan. 25, indi- The joint venture will produce PPE Level 1 and Level 3 viduals who need to register or masks meeting American Society for Testing and Materials schedule an appointment for a (ASTM) standards for quality and safety starting in early COVID-19 vaccination should call 2021 from a manufacturing center located in Asheville. The (828)524-1500. The Call Center is joint venture will be co-managed by A Plus and HealthTrust, operating Monday through Friday 8 a global leader in purchasing aggregation and performance a.m. – 5 p.m. improvement for healthcare. Macon County is currently vacci- “Early on in the COVID-19 pandemic, we saw the vul- nating individuals’ eligible for nerabilities in the global supply chain for critical PPE,” said Greg Lowe, President, HCA Healthcare North Carolina. Group 1 (Health Care Workers with “While HCA Healthcare has been able to secure the PPE in-person Patient Contact) and Group 2 (Individuals age 65 be contacted with their appointment date and time. needed for its 187 hospitals and more than 2,000 sites of and over). Individuals’ needing an appointment for COVID-19 test- care, this new PPE manufacturing center in Asheville will Vaccination clinics are being held Monday through Fri- ing should call (828)349-2517. Testing clinics are also being help ensure access to quality masks made domestically. day from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Due to vaccine allocations not held daily Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Should there be a surge in demand similar to what was ex- meeting the current demand, Macon County Public Health Macon County Public Health is providing testing and vac- perienced in the first half of 2020, we will take comfort has begun a waitlist system for individuals who register or cination clinics through a drive-thru clinic at 1830 Lakeside knowing that we will have the flexibility to ramp up pro- need to schedule appointments from Jan. 25 forward. Ap- Drive in Franklin and, an appointment is required. MCPH duction capacity to meet growing demand.” pointment slots will be established based on vaccine supply. requests the community’s assistance by holding calls to As vaccine becomes available individuals on the waitlist will schedule vaccinations until your phase is announced. Dementia workshop series planned for February The Alzheimer’s Association, Western Carolina Chapter and the giving and aging expert), Alyssa Botte (psychotherapist in memory Get up, Get out and Warm up with our Alzheimer’s Association, Eastern North Carolina Chapter are host- counseling), and Marjorie Brown (elder law attorney). CABIN FEVER SALES EVENT ing a three-part virtual education series in February. Part three — “Navigating a Dementia Diagnosis: Live Well” — GOING ON NOW! Mall-Wide Savings from 10-50% Part one — “Navigating a Dementia Diagnosis: What does this will take place Wednesday, February 24 from Noon - 1:15 p.m. diagnosis mean?” — will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 10 from This program will include Alzheimer’s Association Early-Stage Ad- noon - 1:15 p.m. Understanding the disease and diagnostic visors sharing their experiences of living with Alzheimer’s and BRYANT’S ANTIQUE MALL process, symptoms of early stage and managing, and the rela- other dementias. 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I had no idea what the Smile on your brother pact our community in the Youngbloods were saying, but their message stuck in my Everybody get together coming weeks. brain. “Get Together” was the second single released from Try to love one another right now The Highlands/Cashiers the Youngbloods' debut album in July 1967. It was only a Right now Community Vaccination mild success at first, peaking at #62 on the Billboard charts. Right now Clinic is a great success. On However, a PSA campaign in 1969 brought it back into the Sunday about 480 people were public eye. It was reissued and quickly shot to #5, becom- Sometimes we need to just listen. Some things in that song vaccinated. The clinic is a ing the de facto anthem of the hippie movement. ring true today. The hippies tried to "find themselves" through model for how volunteers and Here it is: drugs, "free love," etc. Some finally stumbled onto the truth, nonprofit groups can work to- Patrick Taylor got off of drugs, and got "high" on Jesus and the "Jesus Peo- gether to provide a critical Love is but a song we sing ple" movement came on the scene. Jesus will give you a rea- service for the community. Fear's the way we die son to "smile on your brother." Fear is the way we die! Take Tom Neal, the clinic organizer, and the volunteers You can make the mountains ring off the mask and live for Jesus before you die. were ready to vaccinate even more people yesterday. Or make the angels cry "Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and But, the clinic was closed because no vaccine was avail- Though the bird is on the wing whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. Anyone able. There appears to be a severe shortage of vaccine And you may not know why who does not love does not know God, because God is love. In across the nation. While we have the system to put vac- this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God cine in arms as soon as it arrives, this supply shortage Come on, people now sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through prevents us from doing so. Macon and Jackson County Smile on your brother him. In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he are dependent on vaccine allocations from the state. Everybody get together loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our I worry that our counties, as well as all of Western Try to love one another right now sins. Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one North Carolina, may not be getting a full allocation of another. No one has ever seen God; if we love one another, vaccine. There are some accounts that a higher portion Some may come and some may go God abides in us and his love is perfected in us." (1 John 4:7ff) of vaccine is being diverted to larger metropolitan areas. We will surely pass There may be a misperception that the outlying counties Ed Hill – Franklin, N.C. When the One that left us here in Western North Carolina simply don’t have the sys- Returns for us at last tems in place to vaccinate people. Our community clinic We are but a moment's sunlight The cats need your help has demonstrated that is not necessarily the case. Fading in the grass If you share my concern, please call the governor’s For a long time now, a group of feral cats or as I prefer to office at (912)814-2000 and let your concern be known, call them, cats that were lied to when told they were getting Come on, people now that equitable allotments of vaccine should be sent to the a forever home, have been living at a construction site. My- Smile on your brother counties and programs of Western North Carolina. The self, Lisa and others have been feeding them twice a day. Everybody get together governor can also be contacted by entering on a search I'm looking to find them true forever homes. I have three Try to love one another right now engine: governor.nc.gov . cats but took on the responsibility of saving a four-week old Despite these vaccine shortages, registration for vac- kitten, that was within minutes of dying. Come on, people now cinations will continue. An appointment list is being This was accomplished by Dr. Lenzo and his staff drop- Smile on your brother maintained, and as vaccines become available people on ping everything to ensure the kitten lived. The kitten is now Everybody get together the list will be notified when to come to the clinic for a valued member of my family and I wouldn't give her up for Try to love one another right now vaccination. anything. Lisa has also opened her home to save more of The other big update concerns the paving of Main them. Come on, people now Street by NCDOT. Our town manager, town engineer What I am looking for is others willing to give their love Smile on your brother and I met with DOT engineers and the paving contrac- and home to save more of these animals. The biggest thing, Everybody get together tor last Friday afternoon. The group actually walked is that you must have more than just a desire to save one or Try to love one another right now Main Street to examine paving issues. more of these felines, it must be a forever home. If you are The contractor and DOT are developing a schedule interested, please give me a call at 1-828-524-0114. For If you hear the song I sing for starting the downtown paving which will take ap- anyone adopting a cat, I will be happy to teach you how to You will understand, listen proximately two weeks. The projected start date is some- speak cat. If I am not in, just leave a message, I will get back You hold the key to love and fear time around the middle of March. A specific timeframe with you. Thank you. All in your trembling hand Just one key unlocks them both Jeff Pritz – Franklin, N.C. See TAYLOR page 11
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The three walls are already in place ting down Conservative social media posts and even crush- ing conservative companies (Parler being the first big ex- This is a word to the wise and to see if you can open your ample) while allowing Left Wing radicals and foreign How to avoid carbon eyes, your ears, and your mind and understand what's really interests who hate America to post whatever they want going on around you.... – Told you what you can or cannot think – Shut up and monoxide poisoning There was a chemistry professor in a large college that follow the party line or the Left will denigrate and punish As cold temperatures persist this winter, officials with the had some exchange students in the class. you North Carolina Division of Public Health caution people not One day, the professor noticed one young man, an ex- – Told you cannot own firearms they don’t think you to use gasoline-powered generators or tools, outdoor grills change student, who kept rubbing his back and stretching as should own while you have to pay for them to have armed and camp stoves in enclosed spaces. These devices should if his back hurt. The professor asked the young man what security be used outside only and at least 20 feet away from windows, was the matter. – Told you cannot protest governmental over reach and doors and air vents to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning. The student told him he had a bullet lodged in his back. tyranny Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas produced He had been shot while fighting communists in his native – Told you that if you stand up for and voice your sup- whenever fuel is burned. In an enclosed space, such as a country who were trying to overthrow his country's gov- port for your guaranteed Rights, you are a racist and a do- home, garage, car or camper, carbon monoxide can build up ernment and install a new communist regime. In the midst mestic terrorist to deadly levels quickly. Even low levels of carbon monox- of his story, he looked at the professor and asked a strange – Told you that undocumented aliens are more important ide can cause dizziness, fatigue, nausea, headaches, confu- question. and entitled than American citizens sion or fainting. If you experience these symptoms, get to He asked: “Do you know how to catch wild pigs?” –Told you that you must pay to support millions of un- fresh air immediately and seek medical attention. The professor thought it was a joke and asked for the documented aliens Carbon monoxide can be deadly within minutes. Carbon punch line. The young man said that it was no joke. “You Told you that you are racist if you don’t want undocu- monoxide poisoning can be fatal to anyone, especially chil- catch wild pigs by finding a suitable place in the woods and mented aliens who broke the law to get into this country dren, pregnant women, older adults and/or those with chronic putting corn on the ground. The pigs find it and begin to have more rights than you do and have to stay here illness. People who are sleeping or intoxicated can die from come every day to eat the free corn. – Told you that you have to shut up, sit down, and allow carbon monoxide poisoning before ever becoming aware of “When they are used to coming every day, you put a fence even more law breaking undocumented aliens to come into their symptoms. down one side of the place where they are used to coming. this country To stay safe: When they get used to the fence, they begin to eat the corn – Told you that the elected and bureaucratic Elitists in • Do not use gasoline-powered tools, generators or engines again and you put up another side of the fence. government are smarter, better, and more important than you in enclosed or even partially enclosed spaces. Use them out- “They get used to that and start to eat again. You continue While I could write a lot more, I am hoping you get the doors, at least 20 feet from doors, windows and air vents. until you have all four sides of the fence up with a gate in idea that the three walls are already up and the gate is clos- • Do not use charcoal grills or propane stoves indoors, the last side. ing. even in a fireplace. “The pigs, which are used to the free corn, start to come Are you one of those haters of the American way of life • Never use the stove or other gas appliances to heat your through the gate to eat that free corn again. You then slam so many people fought, bled and died to protect and be one home. the gate on them and catch the whole herd. of the Fellow Travelers who will continue to ratify, condone, • Do not idle your car, truck or other vehicle in the garage, “Suddenly the wild pigs have lost their freedom. They run support and enable the Socialist/Communist Democratic even if the garage door to the outside is open. Fumes can around and around inside the fence, but they are caught. Party dedicated to taking over our country to be successful build up quickly in the garage and living area of your home. Soon they go back to eating the free corn. They are so used or will you realize you have been duped, brainwashed by • Install a carbon monoxide detector on each level of your to it that they have forgotten how to forage in the woods for the Left’s propaganda and stand up for the Truth and de- home. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for installation themselves, so they accept their captivity and the inevitable fend our Liberty? and maintenance. If used correctly, these detectors can save slaughter house.” Yea therefore and verily I say unto you, the Truth shall set lives by alerting people to increasing levels of carbon The young man then told the professor that is exactly you free, but first it shall make you very angry. monoxide in the home. what he sees happening in America. The government keeps • Keep rooms well ventilated. pushing us toward Communism/Socialism and keeps Pete Stern – Franklin, N.C. When buying a generator, make sure to buy or use the cor- spreading the free corn out in the form of programs such as rect extension cord to allow the generator to be placed out- supplemental income, tax credit for unearned income, tax doors, at least 20 feet from doors, windows and air vents and exemptions, tobacco subsidies, dairy subsidies, payments still have enough power to work correctly. For fuel-burning not to plant crops (CRP), welfare entitlements, medicine, From previous page devices, read and follow instructions carefully, use the proper drugs, etc., while we continually lose our freedoms, just a fuel and make sure there is enough air for ventilation and little at a time. TAYLOR fuel burning. should be coming soon, and we will notify everyone, One should always remember two truths: There is no such If you experience symptoms of carbon monoxide poison- especially the downtown merchants, as soon as possi- thing as a free lunch, and you can never hire someone to ing including dizziness, fatigue, nausea, headaches, confu- ble. provide a service for you cheaper than you can do it your- sion or fainting, get to fresh air immediately and seek DOT and the contractor plan to do the paving down- self. medical care. town as fast as possible. They will maintain a round- If you see that all of this wonderful government "help" is For more information about carbon monoxide poisoning the- clock work schedule. At night the contractor will a problem confronting the future of democracy in America, prevention, visit epi.publichealth.nc.gov/oee/a_z/co.html. you might want to share this with your friends. operate a huge milling machine to remove the top 1 1/2 If you think the free ride is essential to your way of life, inches of paving. It will be very noisy and generate a then you will probably not share this and no doubt in the substantial amount of dust. It is a tradeoff. If the future become a pork chop. milling machine was operating during the day, visitors But, God help us all when the gate slams shut. would be encountering not only noise, but also large Now look around you, listen and come to grasp with the clouds of dust. The milling machine will shut down in undeniable fact that the local, state and federal government the early morning hours, and paving equipment will in complicity with Big Tech and the Lame Scream media come in and resurface the freshly milled section. Dur- has for a long time: ing the paving, one side of the street will be closed for – Told you where and when you can or cannot worship paving. The other side will remain open for two-way according to your closely held spiritual beliefs and training traffic, so the downtown will never be completely – Told you whether or not you can leave your house – closed to traffic. The contractor believes this plan will stay home (kind’a like being in jail without the lousy food reduce by half the time for paving the downtown area. and noise) or be arrested and go to jail and pay a huge fine Once the downtown paving is complete, paving of and attorney’s fees US 64 to Buck Creek will begin, as well as paving NC Visit Us Online: – Told you where you can and cannot shop. Okay to shop 28 to Clear Creek. These two projects will go into the the big box stores, but shut down locally owned business, summer months. restaurants, hair care shops, etc. We will keep everyone up to date, but plan on dis-
– Told you what you can and cannot read – Big Tech shut- ruptions in late March. themaconcountynews.com 12 THE MACON COUNTY NEWS & SHOPPING GUIDE VOLUME 38 NUMBER 36 THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 2021 OUTDOORS Wildlife commission conducts annual cliff closings to protect falcons Deena C. Bouknight (usually four-hour blocks early in the Contributing Writer morning) looking through binoculars or a spotting scope, and becoming familiar with Each year, measures are taken in West- peregrine falcon identification, vocaliza- ern North Carolina to protect peregrine fal- tions and behaviors that reveal what is cons. While no longer on the Endangered going on at the nest site. They can be very Species List, the falcons are still consid- difficult to observe as they blend in well ered sensitive to environmental toxins, and with rock and are secretive. It is not like annual area temporary cliff closures are watching an eagle nest because we don’t necessary to ensure nesting habitats are always know immediately which ledge undisturbed so that the population of pere- they’ve selected for nesting. At Pickens grine falcons continues to thrive, accord- Nose, there is no clear view of the nest ing to Chris Kelly, a mountain wildlife ledge. We watch from very far away at all diversity biologist at the N.C. Wildlife Re- sites. But at Pickens Nose we watch sources Commission (NCWRC) . through the trees from below or observe Peregrine falcons mate for life and re- from above, waiting for a vocalization or turn to the same site each year to nest. Dis- flyby to clue us in.” turbances early in the season could result Peregrine falcons, deemed the fastest an- in abandonment, while disturbances later imals on the planet, can reach speeds of in the cycle may interfere with the adults more than 200 miles per hour. And even tending to the nestlings, informed Kelly. though they are skilled hunters, the birds While several cliff closings occur in sur- have never been very abundant, cited U.S. rounding counties, the main one of impor- Fish and Wildlife Service, because their tance to Macon County is at Pickens Nose. offspring often cannot replace quickly Kelly explained that a cliff closure does enough the death rates of adults due to ac- not mean the entire hiking area is closed, cidents and environmental factors. just one area is off limits temporarily to Peregrine falcons mate for life and return to the same site each year to nest. NCWRC reported that in 2020, across climbers so that the falcons can lay their Western North Carolina, 16 sites were oc- eggs and raise their offspring. Devil’s Courthouse on the Blue Ridge Park- “check sites throughout the nesting season cupied by peregrine falcon pairs and four “Whiteside Mountain in Jackson County, way, Grandfather Mountain, and others,” to see if a pair is on territory; determine successfully reproduced with a total of very near the Macon County line, also has a Kelly said. what ledge they are using for their nest (they seven offspring. partial closure,” said Kelly. Besides rock climbing, other activities don’t build a stick nest; rather, they lay their To learn specifics about where and when Typically, the U.S. Forest Service closes prohibited during cliff closures are rap- eggs on the flat rock surface); when incu- to avoid activities at Western North Car- protected cliffs each year between Jan. 15 pelling, ice climbing, bouldering, hang glid- bation begins; when they have young; how olina rock cliffs, visit and Aug. 15. However, “Some cliffs on ing, and slacklining. many young they have; disturbances; and https://www.fs.usda.gov/ and search “Tem- other properties are closed to climbing year To monitor area cliffs and ensure falcons whether the nest attempt was successful or porary rock cliff closures to protect pere- round, such as at Chimney Rock State Park, are protected, NCWRC staff and volunteers not,” said Kelly. “This involves long hours grine falcons.”
Some cliff areas in Western North Carolina are often nesting sites for peregrine falcons and must Peregrine falcons are considered the fastest animals on the planet and can reach speeds of over close to climbers while the birds are nesting and raising their young. 200 miles per hour. themaconcountynews.com THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 2021 VOLUME 38 NUMBER 36 THE MACON COUNTY NEWS & SHOPPING GUIDE 13
308 Depot St. N.C. State Park lands now total 250,000 acres Franklin, NC (828) The North Carolina state 524-2419 or (828) parks system now includes 524-3395 250,000 acres of land and water, according to the Division of VALENTINE’S SPECIAL Parks and Recreation. Recent acquisitions, including 230 1 HOUR MASSAGE acres for Deep River State Trail AND FACIAL and 300 acres for Salmon Creek $ State Natural Area, brought the 125 system’s acreage up to the new total. In recent years, several land acquisitions were made possible by the authorization of new state trails and natural areas by Gov. EARLY BIRD Roy Cooper and the N.C. Gen- eral Assembly, funding from the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF), and strong part- nerships with land and water ALL MAKES & MODELS conservation organizations and SERVICEOF POWER EQUIPMENT SPECIAL donors across the state. “Through the hard work and Several land acquisitions, including for the Wilderness Gateway State Trail, have allowed vision of lawmakers, Parks and the N.C. State Parks system to grow to more than 250,000 acres. Discounted Annual Service Recreation Trust Fund board members, State Parks staff, donors and non-profit conserva- Commission relicensing agreement. In October 2019, the Prices now thru March 1. tion partners, a quarter-million acres of irreplaceable, diverse Foothills Conservancy of N.C. secured the first acquisition North Carolina natural areas are now protected and managed for Bob’s Creek State Natural Area with 2,200 acres in Mc- Beat the Spring Time Rush! by North Carolina State Parks for conservation, recreation, Dowell County along five miles of streams that drain to and education,” said Reid Wilson, secretary of the N.C. De- North and South Muddy creeks. partment of Natural and Cultural Resources. “We will con- Along the Jacob Fork River, over 180 acres were pur- tinue to acquire additional lands in the coming years in chased late last year for the Wilderness Gateway State Trail. response to increased public demand for places of respite, Finally, a smaller acquisition of 29 acres for Deep River State recreation, and community that will endure for generations Trail took the park system’s total acreage to 250,000. to come.” “We are honored by the confidence our residents and our Hanging Rock State Park gained 900 acres in September state’s outstanding land trusts have placed in us to manage 2019. The property, adjacent to the eastern portion of the these top examples of North Carolina’s natural world,” said park and slated for new camping, trail access and parking, Brian Strong, State Parks deputy director for planning and was acquired with funding from PARTF and the N.C. Land natural resources. “Whether acquiring lands to protect sen- Mon., Tue., Thu., Fri. 8am-5pm Wed. & Sat. 8am - Noon and Water Fund. sitive ecosystems for water quality and habitat protection, or • More than 1,000 acres of a N.C. Natural Heritage Area offering campsites and trails to inspire new stewards of our 537 W. Main Street • Franklin, NC was added to Morrow Mountain State Park in May 2019 as public lands, none of it would be possible without outstand- 828-524-8911 • maconrentalco.com part of ALCOA Corporation’s Federal Energy Regulatory ing support from our partners and our state leaders.”
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Paving & Resurfacing • Chip & Seal Excavating • Backhoe • Land Clearing Grading & Road Repair Rock & Gravel Hauling • Sewer & Water Retaining Walls • Sealcoating & Striping 14 THE MACON COUNTY NEWS & SHOPPING GUIDE VOLUME 38 NUMBER 36 THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 2021 nalia. Matthew T. Breedlove made the arrest. Tammie Taylor Lambert, 51, of Too How Rd., Whittier, was charged with failure to appear for operating a vehicle with no in- Franklin Police Department surance. A secured bond of $500 was set. Deborah Kay Williamson, 55, of Small Meadow Dr., was The Macon County Sheriff’s January 9 charged with resisting a public officer. A secured bond of $150 Department, Franklin Police Trance Lewis Stoudemire, 31, was charged with resisting a was set. Department or Jackson public officer, communicating threats, drunk and disorderly, as- County Sheriff’s Department sault on a government official. A secured bond of $10,000 was January 15 made the following arrests set. Officer Riles made the arrest. Lori Jane Cantrell, 49, of Bigwitch Rd., Cherokee was January 8 - 21. All suspects are charged with failure to appear for shoplifting concealment of innocent until proven guilty in January 11 goods, trespassing, larceny, possession of stolen goods/property. a court of law. Richard Lee Davis, 34, was charged with trespass of real A secured bond of $1,500 was set. property. A secured bond of $500 was set. Officer Cabe made Zavion Frederick Southerland, 20, of Clairborne Woods Rd., Macon County the arrest. Charlotte, was charged with assault causing physical injury to a Sheriff’s Department detention employee, assault on a detention employee causing January 12 serious injury. An unsecured bond of $1,000 was set. January 8 Joseph Christian Seagnelli, 25, was charged with disorderly Megan Marie Haynie, was charged with assault and battery. conduct. A secured bond of $1,000 was set. Officer Cabe made January 16 Jordan C. Sutton made the arrest. the arrest. Michael Jerome Drakeford, 39, of Usti Dr., Cherokee, was Jonathon Stutts, was charged with simple assault, assault and charged with assault on a female. No bond was set. battery or participates in simple affray. Denver J. Elliott made January 13 William Donald Cline 29, of Addie Littlejohn Rd., Cherokee, the arrest. Ronnie Lee Queen, 38, was charged with possession of was charged with failure to appear for possession of stolen Bobby Linwood Robertson, was charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia. A secured goods/property, obtaining property by false pretense. A secured firearm by a felon. Matthew T. Breedlove made the arrest. bond of $4,000 was set. Sergeant Norman made the arrest. bond of $2,000 was set. David Charles Roberts, 40, of Lavender Way, Cullowhee, was January 9 January 14 charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of Brandon Meriadoc Reid, was charged with possession of Tyler Lee Gilbreath, 31, was charged with probation viola- methamphetamine. No bond was set. methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia. Nick Loft- tion. A secured bond of $10,000 was set. Officer Chastain made house made the arrest. the arrest. January 17 Joshua Lawrence Burr, was charged with drug/narcotic viola- Robert David Burch, 44, of Overdrive Rd., Franklin, was tion, possession of drug paraphernalia. Denver J. Elliott made January 19 charged with possession of a firearm by a felon. A secured bond the arrest. Kelly William Brasier, 26, was charged with breaking and of $1,000 was set. entering a motor vehicle, carrying a concealed weapon. No Loretta Moss Watson, 60, was issued a true bill of indictment January 10 bond was set. Officer Bingham made the arrest. for misdemeanor possession of a schedule IV controlled sub- Joshua Lawrence Burr, was charged with communicating stance. A secured bond of $1,500 was set. threats. January 21 Baron Houston Sutton, 34, of Levi Mathis Rd., Whittier, was Ronald Edward Swafford, 46, was charged with possession of charged with possession of stolen property, larceny after break- January 11 methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia. A secured ing and entering, breaking and entering of a motor vehicle Crystal Dawn Bates, was charged with possession with intent bond of $2,000 was set. Officer Dula made the arrest. forcible. A secured bond of $10,0000 was set. to sell/deliver methamphetamine, maintaining a Steven Edward Bowman, 34, was charged with possession Matthew Zachary Farnsworth, 20, of Glenwood Rd., Maiden, vehicle/dwelling/place for a controlled substance, possession of of methamphetamine, possession of paraphernalia. A secured was charged with driving while impaired, driving after con- drug paraphernalia. Matthew T. Breedlove made the arrest. bond of $500 was set. Officer Dula made the arrest. suming under age of 21. An unsecured bond of $500 was set. Michala Cheyenne Taylor, was charged with possession of Kristopher Alexander Tutt, 25, of Little Rock Circle, was drug paraphernalia. Matthew T. Breedlove made the arrest. Jackson County Sheriff’s Department charged with negligent child abuse causing serious physical in- Jamie Patrick Oneal, was charged with failure to appear for jury. An unsecured bond of $10,000 was set. wildlife violation. No bond was set. January 12 Brooke Leighann Smith, 24, of Hazel Saunooke Rd., Chero- January 18 January 12 kee, was charged with failing to appear for obtaining property Christopher Dale Cagle, 41, of Lonesome Hollow Dr., Mag- George Lewis Bell, was issued a true bill of indictment for by false pretenses, possession of stolen goods/property, proba- gie Valley, was charged with possession of a firearm by a felon. possession with intent to sell/manufacture/deliver a schedule I tion violation, simple possession of a schedule IV controlled A secured bond of $5,000 was set. controlled substance, possession with intent to substance. A secured bond of $5,000 was set. Katrina Lynn Cook, 33, of Casino Trail, Cherokee, was manufacture/sell/deliver methamphetamine, possession of drug Bryn Chicoah Hoyle, 22, of Greasy Branch Rd., Bryson City, charged with intoxicated and disruptive. A secured bond of $200 paraphernalia. Jonathan C. Bean made the arrest. was charged with failure to appear for second degree trespass. was set. Janis Meredith Kendall, was charged with simple assault. A secured bond of $250 was set. Amber Elaine Ledbetter, 43, of Pink Dogwood Lane, Way- Jonathan C. Bean made the arrest. Kelsey Lane Mason, 27, of Parkway Rd., Brevard, was nesville, was charged with possession of marijuana parapher- Michael Anthony Rowland Jr., was issued warrant service. charged with carrying a concealed gun. No bond was set. nalia, possession of marijuana up to 1/2 oz, possession of drug Gabe D. Bingham made the arrest. paraphernalia, possession of methamphetamine. An unsecured January 13 bond of $500 was set. January 13 Albert Juarez, 30, of Wolfetown Rd., Cherokee, was charged Leslie Ann Shipman, 36, of Manor Trace, was charged with Sandra Gibbs Medina, was charged with being a pubic nui- with violation of domestic violence protective order. No bond possession of stolen property, larceny. A $1,500 bond was set. sance. Parrish W. Young made the arrest. was set. Kassandra Rene Crowe, 37, of Beck Branch Rd., Whittier, Brandon Justice Ewing, was charged with possession of co- Sanford Lee Parker, 54, of Wilson Dr., was charged with was charged with possession of stolen property, misdemeanor caine, possession of drug paraphernalia. Parrish W. Young made communicating threats, assault on a female. No bond was set. larceny. No bond was set. the arrest. Adam Warren-David Evitt, 32, of Windy Gap Rd., Cul- lowhee, was issued a true bill of indictment for possession of January 19 January 14 drug paraphernalia, possession of methamphetamine. No bond Quinton Earl Barker, 26, of Cozy Cove Rd., was charged with Brandon James Parrish, was charged with possession of was set. failure to appear for driving while license revoked, possession methamphetamine. Parrish W. Young made the arrest. Angela Darlene Tinkham, 47, of Academy St., Canton, was of drug paraphernalia. A secured bond of $750 was set. charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of Steven Chase Stanley, 28, of Belmont Dr., Franklin, was January 15 methamphetamine. No bond was set. charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of Alora Leigh Bingham, was charged with trafficking in methamphetamine. No bond was set. methamphetamine by possession, trafficking in methampheta- January 14 Monique Laverne Smith, 29, of Hollyview Circle, Franklin, mine by transportation, maintaining vehicle/dwelling/place for a Jamison Lawrence Lassiter, 37, of Sylva, was charged with was charged. with rear lamp violation, possession of drug para- controlled substance, carrying a concealed gun, possession of a failure to appear for second degree trespass. A secured bond of phernalia, possession of methamphetamine, possession of schedule II controlled substance, possession of drug parapher- $250 was set. heroin. No bond was set. THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 2021 VOLUME 38 NUMBER 36 THE MACON COUNTY NEWS & SHOPPING GUIDE 15 Alzheimer’s Association Western Carolina Chapter Telephone COMMUNITY CALENDAR Support Group for Caregivers of Persons with Alzheimer’s Dis- CHURCH HAPPENINGS ease or dementia is designed to provide caregivers opportunities for Franklin First Baptist Church Drive by for February Sunshine First Alliance Church Sunday Services are held in-person and on Treats every Saturday in February between 2 to 3:30 p.m. Remain sharing, education, and support through a telephone conference. Facebook at 10:30 a.m. Associate Pastor Evan Jensen will deliver in your car as you receive hot chocolate, homemade cookies plus Support group participants and a support group facilitator connect the message. Music by Pinnacle Brass. Sunday School for all ages a bag of fruit per car. each month for one-hour confidential sessions. For more informa- is at 9:30 a.m. The church is located in Franklin at 31 Promise Lane tion, call (800)272-3900. (off Womack next door to Trimont Christian Academy). For more in- American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held on Thursday, Feb. formation, call the church office at (828)369-7977. 11, from 12:30 to 5 p.m., at the First Baptist Church, 69 Iotla St., Franklin Covenant Church has a grocery delivery service for any- in Franklin. Make your appointment to give blood, platelets or one at higher risk for COVID-19. If you are unable to leave home to All Saints Episcopal Church is conducting worship online through plasma with the Red Cross by downloading the Red Cross Blood get the supplies you need due to sickness, disability or age, please its YouTube page. Go to www.youtube.com and search for "All Saints Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, or by calling (800)733- contact us for more details. The only cost to you would be the items Franklin." The in-person worship schedule is subject to change. To 2767. you order, there is no delivery charge. [email protected]. learn more about attending in-person worship, contact us directly at [email protected] or by calling (828)524-4910. Macon County Public Health is currently vaccinating those eligi- Volunteer drivers needed at Macon County Senior Services. ble under Group 2. This group includes those who are 65 years of Mileage will be reimbursed. For more information, call (828) 349- Olive Hill Church Services are held on Sunday at 11 a.m. and 6 age or older, regardless of health status. Those who are eligible 0211. p.m.; and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Pastor is Keith McWhite. The church under this phase to receive a vaccination, can call (828)349-2517 is located at 2389 Olive Hill Road. to schedule an appointment. Vaccine appointments will be at Macon County CareNet is in need of volunteers. Positions open Franklin First United Methodist Church is streaming services on Macon County Public Health located at 1830 Lakeside Drive in are food pantry, soup kitchen and file room. If interested stop by for Facebook at Franklin First United Methodist Church either live at 8:30 Franklin, and will be conducted through a drive-thru clinic. an application at 130 Bidwell St., or call (828)369-2642. a.m. on Sundays or later on recorded video while they are social dis- tancing due to COVID19. The church is located at 66 Harrison Av- Celebrate Recovery at Discover Church every Monday night, 6 Volunteer at Angel Medical Center Enjoy the reward of making enue in downtown Franklin; senior pastor is Rev. David Beam. for to 8 p.m. Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered, 12-step recov- someone else’s day brighter by sharing your talents and time. Be- more information, call (828)524-3010 or visit ery program for anyone struggling with hurt, pain or addiction of come a volunteer at Angel Medical Center. Volunteers serve in a va- www.firstumcfranklin.org 26 W. Main Street • Franklin, NC 28734 [email protected] SUDOKU (828) 369-6767 CROSSWORD PUZZLE 16 THE MACOn COUnTY nEWS & SHOPPInG GUIDE VOLUME 38 NUMBER 36 THURSDAY, JAnUARY 28, 2021 Local musician Dave Stewart releases inspirational new album Deena C. Bouknight – Contributing Writer Media to produce the album.” suffering, the sad However, his career as a state of this world, the For months, musician Dave Stewart has been trying to musician spans 50 years. He hope that we have make the most of the challenging times brought on by the started playing electric guitar after this life ... are pandemic. Especially for musicians, quarantines, venue as a rocker in the 1970s but common to the closings, shelter-in-place mandates, and more have essen- branched out to blues, jazz, songs.” tially halted opportunities for people to gather to listen to classical, folk, and bluegrass. Stewart admitted live music. Creative individuals have had to become even Stewart plays guitar, bass, that being a musician more creative in their endeavors. banjo, and mandolin, and is a journey, one on “Ever since COVID-19 hit last March and all the playing some of the local bands he has which he is always gigs dried up and I decided to use my time to record, which formed include Blue Jazz, learning and growing. I'm very glad I did,” said Stewart. “Recording leaves a per- Celtic trio Kate, Maree, and “The album is far manent mark ... a legacy.” Cowboy, rock band Cullasaja, from perfect. In fact, I “Call of the and guitar/flute duo hope to do a Revision Wild: God in the Stewart & Metz. 2 using other musi- Mountains” was His music is in- cians to improve it. released on Jan. spired by life expe- But I learned a great 16. He noted that riences, and “Call deal about recording all songs on the of the Wild” fo- and arranging from album, such as cuses on his jour- this album. I feel I “Mixed Up ney as a Christian, spent my time well World,” “Through which began in doing this album. I've Suffering to 1977. starting making a Love,” and “Give “I was writing third album of jazz it Up,” are in- songs then and nat- songs now.” tended to encour- urally my songs be- Until the pandemic age during trying came about Jesus dissipates and large times. ever since,” said gatherings are again Stewart ex- Stewart. “The considered safe, plained that for songs on this album Stewart said the pub- him, ceasing to were written be- lic can still support write and play tween the 1970s professional musi- music just because and today. I'm glad cians, who he said he cannot perform Local professional musician Dave Stewart released I recorded them on Dave Stewart, whose music career spans 50 years, plays guitar, bass, “have really been hit often in public has Jan. 16 his second album, “Call of the Wild: God in my cassette tape banjo, and mandolin, and some of the local bands he has formed in- hardest,” by continu- not squelched his the Mountains.” deck as I had ideas clude Blue Jazz, Kornbread Kreek, and Stewart & Metz. ing to follow them desire to create. ... I was able to lis- online, listening to “I do it because it's inside me and I want to express it,” he ten this past year and pick 15 of them do redo. ‘The and purchasing their music, and generally expressing sup- said. Changer’ was the first Christian song I wrote. port and appreciation. Besides spending time writing the songs for and launch- “I wrote all the songs except ‘Talk About Suffering,’ “Music is a very important part of our lives. The social ing “Call of the Wild,” Stewart said he also used 2020 as an which is an old spiritual song dating back around the Civil aspect of playing with other musicians has really been opportunity to focus on other aspects of his music career. “I War or before. The author is unknown but believed to have missed, either playing gigs or just getting together and play- spent time learning to produce my music, so I record, mix, been a slave,” he added. ing … and playing for audiences.” and master the songs,” he explained. “And, I am learning Stewart’s favorite song on the new album is “Colossians Reliance on online services has been vital this past year. about marketing. I plan to do a video series on YouTube 3.” “My music is on most online sites like Apple, Amazon, called ‘The Cheapskate's Guide to Recording, Producing “It means the most to me because it’s also my favorite and streaming sites like Spotify, Pandora, YouTube.” and Marketing Your Music’ so that I can share the things chapter in the Bible,” he said. “And I had the most fun cre- Stewart’s music, available on CDs and as in Wav and Mp3 I've learned so far.” ating the mandolins in ‘Matthew 6-7.’ All of these songs are formats on USB drives, as well as information about his “Call of the Wild" is Stewart’s second album. about the spiritual truths I have learned and lived by most of music career is also on his website at www.davestewart- “I released a bluegrass-style album in 2018 using Myriad my life. Themes of praise to Jesus, the purpose of pain and songs.com. 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THuRSDAY, JANuARY 28, 2021 VOLUME 38 NUMBER 36 THE MACON COuNTY NEWS & SHOPPING GuIDE 17 NCDMV officials celebrate 50-year employee Families, educators mark Western North Carolina improved the quality of life teenagers in 1970 had to visit in this community for gen- School Choice week in N.C. with Johnny Southard before erations.” In the midst of a school year like no other, North Car- they could legally get behind Southard reported for olina families and educators are spotlighting education op- the wheel of their Dodge training in Raleigh on Jan. tions during School Choice Week 2021. Challenger, Ford Mustang or 25, 1971, to earn a salary of North Carolina families, schools, and organizations are Chevy Cheyenne. $500 per month. He has hosting virtual or at-home celebrations during the Week. They had to pass his test worked in at least 16 differ- Among these will be the announcement of the winners of — the Department of Motor ent offices in Western North a statewide K-12 student art contest, who will be featured Vehicle driving test. Carolina, witnessed the uni- on social media throughout the Week. Additionally, North Fifty years later, some cars form change four times. He Carolina charter school families will share videos about are electric, parts of the test is a witness to every evolu- their choice during the Week using the Storyvine app. are electronic, and the tion of the licensing process In North Carolina, there are a variety of educational op- teenagers themselves are from the era of pounding tions available including: traditional public schools, char- more eclectic. out licenses on a typewriter ter schools, magnet schools, online academies, private But the 16-year-olds of and affixing pictures, to the schools, and homeschooling. today still have to see automation and exhaustive North Carolina also offers state-run scholarship pro- Southard and pass the test. computer upgrades of re- grams that help offset the cost of private school tuition for Southard has now spent five cent decades. students with disabilities or whose families who meet cer- decades working as a license He’s had his share of tain income criteria. examiner — most of the time wild experiences adminis- To download a guide to North Carolina school choice, as the only examiner — in tering driving tests. Early in use the Schools Near Me tool to search for schools in your offices across western North his career, a man taking the area, or see celebration photos and proclamation updates, Carolina including Andrews, DMV Commissioner Torre Jessup, left, presents Johnny Southard test turned into oncoming visit schoolchoiceweek.com/north-carolina. Franklin and Bryson City. with a vanity plate for 50 years of dedication to NCDMV. traffic and Southard reacted National School Choice Week is an independent public “He has been a staple of by grabbing the wheel and awareness effort; the Week is nonpartisan, nonpolitical, the community for 50 years and he is intertwined with the steering the car into the median to avoid a dump truck. On and not related to any legislative advocacy campaign. people who live in Swain County,” said Southard’s boss, another trip, a lady had a box in the back of her station District 7 Manager Renee Link. “He’s a servant to the state wagon during her driving test. She was a recent widow. Her and the community. I can’t imagine the number of people husband was a snake-handling preacher who died of he’s waited on and served. Kids and their kids — three gen- snakebite, and the box carried copperheads. erations of one family.” Southard has served multiple generations of the same fam- Top North Carolina DMV officials traveled from Raleigh ily. He has served some of Western North Carolina’s most fa- to Bryson City last week to surprise Southard at his office mous — and infamous too — citizens. He renewed the and honor him for 50 years of service and dedication to the driver’s license for Rev. Billy Graham one year and served ATING department. moonshiner Jim Tom Hedrick another time. E “I like my job, and time has went by so fast and some- Southard has been a constant amidst all the changes at times I get to thinking about retirement and that I’ll do it in DMV. For five decades he has advised young drivers, helped a few months, but then a year goes by then another year,” elderly citizens and served North Carolina, the DMV, and Southard said. “I just like the job. I makes you feel good. his community. He treats clients with the patience necessary UT That’s a good part of the job — being able to help people.” to properly complete tasks and respect that every citizen de- O DMV Commissioner Torre Jessup presented Southard serves. YOUR GUIDE TO AREA DINING with a letter from Governor Roy Cooper at the ceremony. “We are grateful for the hard work and dedication Mr. DMV Deputy Commissioner Scott Parker presented Southard has shown during his 50 years of service to the Southard with the N.C. DMV Commissioner’s Award as state of North Carolina and the Division of Motor Vehicles,” BRING THIS AD IN FOR $2 OFF well as a two customized vanity license plates — said state Transportation Secretary Eric Boyette. “He has H rs: 50YR@DMV and 50GR8YRS. served the people of North Carolina with distinction and has “He is an example of commitment and loyalty to an or- always done his best to ensure the people he worked with Mon – Thurs 11am – 8pm ganization and has been an integral part of this community,” were safe and responsible when they got behind the wheel. Fri & Sat 11am – 9pm Closed Sun Jessup said. A driver license provides people access to health Even though he shows no signs of slowing down, his life’s care, education, a job and gets people to where they need to work has served a model for anyone devoted to helping oth- 263 Holly Springs Plaza be to improve their quality of life. Imagine how much he’s ers.” 441 N. Franklin, NC (In the old Wal-Mart Plaza) Deliv y County’s community funding pool accepting applications 828.369.9999 Macon County nonprofit organizations have until Feb. 26 Applicants must contact Karen Wallace, (828)524-3600, to apply for county funds through the Macon County Com- or Bobbie Contino, (828)342-7872, to discuss their proposal munity Funding Pool (CFP). Due to budget constraints, prior to submitting their grant application. Groups not in- grant funds available for this year have been reduced from corporated as nonprofits may enlist an established nonprofit $75,000 to $37,500. Application forms and instructions are to serve as their fiscal agent. Collaborative agency propos- WED. & SUN. available on the Macon County website at www.ma- als are encouraged to leverage limited funding and to share SENIOR DAYS - 8$ MEALS connc.org. Hard copies are available at Macon County Pub- resources. STARTING AT 5.49 lic Library on Siler Farm Road in Franklin, the Hudson The Community Funding Pool was established to help the Library on Main Street in Highlands, and the Nantahala Macon County Board of Commissioners allocate tax-gen- Public Library on Nantahala School Road. Call ahead to erated funds to local nonprofits in a fair and efficient way. THURS. make sure a copy will be ready for pickup. The CFP Task Force is composed of citizens chosen by the KIDS’ DAY$ - Organizations applying for CFP funds must provide fi- Board of Commissioners to consider applications and make w/ KIDS MEALS 1.99 nancial statements such as budgets and federal tax-exempt recommendations to the board, who make final funding de- ADULT MEAL PURCHASE reports, organization goals and objectives, and program/ser- cisions. The Community Funding Pool is a separate entity vice descriptions. from the Macon County Community Foundation. 18 THE MACON COUNTY NEWS & SHOPPING GUIDE VOLUME 38 NUMBER 36 THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 2021 Acton Wayne Chalu Ethel Kirkland Walker Acton Wayne Chalu, 72, com- Ethel Kirkland Walker, 95, of pleted his work and journey on Franklin, N.C., passed away Jan. earth when he was called home by 19, 2021. She was born April 11, his Lord and Savior on Sunday, 1925, in Swain County, North Jan. 17, 2021. Carolina, to the late Fred and Lu- He is survived by his wife Cyn- cinda Jenkins Kirkland. She was a thia Chalu of Franklin, N.C.; sis- homemaker and a Baptist by faith, ters, Carol Chalu and Lauren a true country girl and a lady. She Ruben Black Anderson Chalu (Jimmy) of Clearwater, loved her grandchildren and en- Fla.; sons, Robert Finck (Rennie) joyed fishing, sewing, embroider- Ruben Black Anderson, 83, of of Parrish, Fla., and John Finck ing, working in the garden and Franklin, N.C., passed away Sat- (Jennifer) of Sandy Springs, Ga.; watching things grow. urday, Jan. 23, 2021, in the care of two beautiful granddaughters, In addition to her parents, she Care Partners Hospice in Annabelle and Berkeley Finck of was preceded in death by three Asheville, N.C. Sandy Springs. Acton Wayne Chalu sisters, Anna Belle Smith, Nancy Ethel Kirkland Walker He was born in Franklin March He was born in Cleveland, Russell and Cordelia Shears; 16, 1937, to the late John Robert Ohio, on Oct. 24. 1948, graduated from Glenbrook North High brothers, Floyd Kirkland and Leroy Kirkland; a grandson, Steven Anderson and Frankie Love An- School in Northbrook, Ill., and received his teaching degree in Po- Sherman; and former husband, Arvil Walker. derson. He was raised in Franklin litical Science from the University of Illinois at Chicago. After Surviving are her daughters, Barbara Ann Adams (Douglas) and and moved to Washington State in graduating, he taught American history at Deerfield High School, Rosemary Grant; four sons, Lewis Walker (Trish), Jessie Walker, 1955 to work at Weyerhaeuser in Deerfield, Ill., before going on to receive his Juris Doctor from Frank Walker and Phillip Walker; four sisters, Willa Mae Hovis, Lumber Co. He then moved to Stetson College of Law in St Petersburg, Fla. While he was a law Louise Hurst, Anna Lois Shepherd, and Dorothy Reddish; brother, Florida to start his lifelong career student and working part time at Bayfront Medical Center, he Wiley L. Kirkland; 10 grandchildren and many great-grandchil- as a trim carpenter and raise his found his future wife, Cynthia, a registered nurse, who was there dren. two daughters. He moved back to Ruben Black Anderson just in the right place at the right time. They were married 45 years A funeral service was held Saturday, Jan. 23, in the Chapel of Franklin in 1980 to help his par- ago at Garden Crest Presbyterian Church in St. Petersburg. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Lee Russell officiating. ents build their new home and continued trim carpentry work in He had a remarkable 35-year career as a criminal attorney with Burial was in the Ridgecrest Baptist Church Cemetery. Franklin and Highlands until retirement. He was known to help the State of Florida, serving in both the Hillsborough County Pub- Bryant-Grant Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the many family, friends and neighbors with carpentry projects in their lic Defender’s Office and the Office of the State Attorney, 13th Ju- Walker family. Online condolences may be made at www.bryant- homes, stringing beans, and bush hogging. He enjoyed walking, dicial Circuit. During his tenure, he held noteworthy positions grantfuneralhome.com. reading westerns, grilling, gardening, squirrel hunting, splitting including Chief Assistant Public Defender in Hillsborough County, wood, working on his land with his tractor, driving his ATV, and and then later, Chief Assistant State Attorney, Chief of the Eco- eating at his favorite steak and seafood restaurants. He enjoyed nomic Crimes Division, prosecutor in the homicide division and Ora Sue (Thomas) Scruggs his time most in the company of loved ones, especially in his home during a crisis moment in Hillsborough County, he stepped up as Ora Sue (Thomas) Scruggs, 87, or out in the mountains of Western North Carolina. the Acting State Attorney for an interim period. In 1995, he was of Franklin, N.C., passed away He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Clara awarded a certificate of appreciation from the DEA, U.S. Depart- Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, at her res- Belle Johnston. ment of Justice, for outstanding contributions in the field of drug idence. She was a native and life- He is survived by his daughters, Lori Elliott and Rob Elliott, and law enforcement. In 2010, he was selected to receive the Bell long resident of Macon County, and Vicki Shirley; granddaughters, Audrey Elliott, Stacey Elliott, Childers Award from the Tampa Police Department, which stated the daughter of Jesse W. and McKenzie Elliott, and Kassidy Shirley; and his aunt, Birdia An- that his “unselfish contributions and exemplary achievements Margie B. Thomas. She retired derson. through the professional practice of law, has made the city of from Belden Electric in 1990 and No services are planned at this time. Tampa a safer place to live, work and visit.” was of the Methodist Faith. She Bryant-Grant Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the An- His dream of retirement in the beautiful cool mountains of was married to the late Alfred derson family. Online condolences can be made at www.bryant- Franklin became a happy reality in 2010. He stayed busy as an ac- Scruggs. grantfuneralhome.com tive member of Holly Springs Baptist Church by serving on the She is survived by two daugh- In lieu of flowers, the family ask that you “Plant a Tree” in deacon board, teaching adult Bible classes and singing in the choir. ters, Susie Bryson and Janet (Don- memory of Ruben Anderson. He loved living in the Mill Creek community and was happy to ald) Gentry of Franklin; a son, serve on the Mill Creek Board of Directors (MCEPOA) from Darin (Jessica) Scruggs of 2016-2019 and to serve as a volunteer driver for Care-Net, a local Ora Sue Scruggs Joanne Elizabeth Barker Cloer Franklin; grandchildren, Shawn food bank, where he enjoyed giving to others. Bryson of Franklin, Cassie Gentry Russell (Antonio) of Tampa, He had a passion for singing along with his wife in Mountain Joanne Elizabeth Barker Cloer, 72 of Franklin, N.C., passed away Fla.,Gabi Gentry Wang of Franklin, Shaundra and Torin Scruggs Voices, Hilltop Singers, and the Western Carolina Community Jan. 19, 2021. of McDonough, Ga., Matthew and Kevin Burgess of Franklin, and Chorus. Before that, he sang in Men Macon Music. He would tell Born in Charlotte, N.C., she was the daughter of the late James Chelsey, Adrian and Derik Scruggs of Franklin; and 12 great you that the most amazing thing he ever did was just this past year, Stanley Barker and Alice Rebecca Akins Barker. In addition to her grandchildren. when he traveled to New York City with the Franklin First United parents, she was preceded in death by sister, Judy Essen. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Al- Methodist Church choir to sing” Rutter’s Requiem” in Carnegie She was a member of Patton United Methodist Church where she fred, Otis, and Gilmer Thomas; and her son, Alfred Michael Hall. actively participated with missions and hospitality. She enjoyed Scruggs. He was compassionate, honest, kind, patient, thoughtful and spending time in the garden tending to her flowers. She also loved to A private graveside service will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery humble. When asked how he wanted to be remembered he said read and was considered a word search conqueror. on Saturday, Jan. 30, for the immediate family. that he wanted others to know “he always tried to do the right Surviving is her husband of 48 years, Johnny Cloer; three daugh- Bryant-Grant Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the thing.” Friends and family will fondly remember his keen sense of ters, Rebecca Kaminski (Sean) of Franklin, Heather Ray of Franklin, Scruggs family. Online condolences can be made at www.bryant- humor and what a storyteller he could be. When asked what he and Susan Cloer of Tarboro N.C.; two sisters, Jeannette Overman of grantfuneralhome.com. Daytona, Fla., and Tina Cox of Longview Texas; one brother, Jim was going to do next, he always said he was going to “get back on Barker of Franklin; five grandchildren, Damon Cloer, Megan Ray, the golf course.” When he suddenly passed away, he had been busy Anthony Ray, Michaela Kaminski, and Alexis Kaminski; one great cheering on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as they made their way grandchild, Lewis Brown and numerous nieces and nephews. through the playoffs. CORNERSTONE MEMORIALS Graveside services were held Saturday, Jan. 23, at Patton United While he will be deeply missed by his family and the great many Methodist Church with Rev. Evan Hill, Rev. Andy Cloer, and Rev. friends he established along the way, he is with our heavenly Fa- DOYLE YORK,Owner ther now which brings us much peace and comfort. He would tell Phillip Cochran officiating. Located at Rabun Flea Market Pallbearers were Damon Cloer, Anthony Ray, Austin Hicks, Chris you COVID-19 is a terrible disease and pray for you to stay safe. Green, Caleb Cochran, and Jacob Brown. Honorary pallbearers were A graveside service will be held on Jan. 30, at Memorial Park (706) 746-2548 Lewis Brown, Sean Kaminski, Megan Ray, Michaela Kaminski and Cemetery in St. Petersburg, Fla., with family present and with the (706) 746-9977 Alexis Kaminski. sound of bagpipes playing “Amazing Grace.” In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Patton United In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his honor to the Please Call For Appointment Methodist Church Cemetery fund, C/O Gary Holland, 65 Scroggs Holly Springs Baptist Church “Just One Thing” Building Fund or Rd., Franklin, NC 28734. to the Second Mile Food Bank, both at hollyspringsbaptist.org or (706) 746-2837 by mail to Holly Springs Baptist Church, 366 Holly Springs Online condolences at www.maconfuneralhome.com 134 Market Circle • Rabun Gap, GA 30568 Macon Funeral home is handling the arrangements. Church Road, Franklin, NC 28734. THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 2021 VOLUME 38 NUMBER 36 THE MACON COUNTY NEWS & SHOPPING GUIDE 19 Claire N. Snipes Charles Russell ‘Rusty’ Peek Claire N. Snipes, 94, passed away Dec. 28, 2020, at her daugh- Charles Russell “Rusty” Peek, ter’s home in Ocala, Fla. She previously lived in Claremont, N.H. 51, of Macon County passed and Franklin, N.C. away on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. She was born Oct. 27, 1926, in Springfield, Mass., the daughter He was born in Jackson of Charles and Eveline (Paro) Nolin. County to the late Charles Earl She worked as a quality control inspector at Sylvania in New Peek and Claire Peek Dills on Hampshire. She was also QC Inspector and UAW Union President March 22, 1969. He lived most of at Scott Electronics and NCR in Orlando, Fla. Also, QC Inspector his life in Macon County. In ad- at Lockhead Martin in Orlando, before retiring to Franklin with dition to his dad, he was preceded Jessie Ruth ‘Tootsie’ Stewart Williams her husband, Milton. She was a member of the Catholic Daugh- in death by his stepfather, Rev. Jessie Ruth "Tootsie" Stewart ters, Macon County Quilters Guild, American Legion Auxillary, Oliver Dills of Bryson City, N.C.; Williams, 94, of Arden, N.C., for- and Red Hat Society. She loved to sew, was an avid reader and grandparents, Eldon and Daisy merly of Waynesville, N.C., stamp collector. She was a blood donor for many years and she Ashe of Cullowhee, and Martin passed away Jan. 19, 2021. She also loved to travel. Trips included New Zealand, Egypt, Canada, and Ollie Peek of Franklin; and was born Dec. 20, 1926, in Macon Hawaii, and many U.S. states and sites. She had met six U.S. pres- two aunts, Jean Carter of Sylva, Charles Russell Peek County, to the late Harley and idents in her liftetime. and Hester Mull of Franklin. Pearl Moore Stewart. She was a She is preceded in death by her husband, Milton Snipes; daugh- He was an Army veteran who earned several achievement and graduate of Western Carolina Uni- ters, Cecile Peno; and brother, Charles Nolin. marksmanship awards before being discharged. He loved the out- versity and had her Master's De- Survivors include her four daughters, Patricia Kain and husband doors and was the happiest sitting somewhere in front of a camp- gree from Peabody College in Fred of Ocala, Cheryl Magoon of Dublin, N.H., Susan Filion and fire with friends and his dogs. Nashville, Tenn., now known as husband Roger of Unity, N.H., and Debra Underwood and husband In addition to his mother, he is survived by a daughter, Kerry Vanderbilt University. She taught Donald, of Claremont, N.H.; three step-children, Martin “Jack” Brianna Peek of Bryson City; two stepbrothers, Matthew Young- school for 25 years in Macon and Snipes of Orlando, Milton “Chip” Snipes and wife Deborah, of Or- Dills ( Tony) and Jonathan Dills, both of Sylva; four aunts, Ethel Haywood County. She was a lando, and Genna and husband, Chuck, of Ocala; 12 grandchildren; Shelly, Bethel McCarter, and Margie Edwards (Dale) of Clinton, and many great-grandchildren. Tenn., and Ruby Bennett of Cullowhee; many other family mem- member of Fletcher United Jessie Williams Methodist Church and she loved No services will be held at this time. Memorial donations may bers and an abundance of friends. He will be missed by many. to play bridge. be made in her name to the charity of your choice. A memorial service celebrating his life will be at a later date. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her hus- In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you donate to one’s band, Edwin Thomas Williams; and two brothers, Harley Moore favorite charity or reach out and help someone who may be strug- Stewart and Wayne H Stewart. Kenneth Wayne Pearce gling during this pandemic. She is survived by her daughter, Jane Williams of Asheville, Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneral- Kenneth Wayne Pearce, 65, of home.com, all other written condolences and cards can be sent to N.C.; and a son, Thomas Williams and wife Linda of Alexander, Franklin, N.C., died Wednesday, Jan. N.C. PO Box 1005, Bryson City, NC 28713. 20, 2021, surrounded by his family Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. The family wishes to thank Trinity View Retirement Commu- in the care of Angel Medical Center nity for their care and support of our parents. staff. A graveside service was held Sunday, Jan. 24, at Longview Bap- He was born Oct. 10, 1955, in tist Church Cemetery. Tampa, Fla., to Gordon and Nancy In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Manna Food R ST & (Patterson) Pearce. He married his RUST Bank, 627 Swannanoa River Rd. Asheville, NC 28805. soul mate and best friend, Kimberly Bryant-Grant Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Jane Anderson, on July 1, 1989. Williams family. Online condolences may be made He was born and raised in Tampa RELICS at www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com. ELICS and retired as a manager with Veri- Antiques, Collectibles, Handmade & More zon (formerly GTE) in Durham, N.C., in 2011. After retiring, he and America Potts Hedden 71 E. Main St. • Franklin, NC Kim relocated to Franklin in 2013, Kenneth Wayne Pearce (828)349-4467 their lifelong goal. He was an all- America Potts Hedden, 98, of around family man, an out-of-the box thinker, and a handyman. Email: [email protected] Franklin, N.C., went home to be facebook.com/RustAndRelics71 He enjoyed spending time with his family, working on cars and with the Lord on Saturday, Jan. doing projects around the house. 23, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Pamela She was born in Macon County, Pearce Reed. North Carolina, the daughter of He is survived by devoted wife, Kim; daughter, Kelsey, and BAHÁ’Í FAITH the late Albert B. Potts and Fannie stepdaughter, Erin (Allan) Barbee; and two grandchildren, Saman- Irene Russell Potts Buchanan. In OF tha and Kayley. addition to her parents, she is pre- LIGHT UNITY Bryant-Grant Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the ceded in death by her husband, Pearce family. Online condolences may be made at bryantgrantfu- “...with perfect unity and peace, abide beneath the shadow Aaron Hedden; and siblings, neralhome.com. of the Tree of His care and loving kindness” Gladys Paige, Jean Chapman, -- Bahá’u’llah Edna Rich, John Potts, James Potts, and Alice Potts. William Henry Bahruth Weekly devotions and discussions in Franklin, open to all. Call 302-383-6835. She enjoyed working hard in America Potts Hedden 1-800-228-6483 www.bahai.us her garden, cooking, and spending William Henry Bahruth, 89, of Franklin, N.C., passed away Franklin • Murphy • Sylva • Waynesville time with her family. Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021. He was born June 13, 1931, in Manhat- She is survived by five children, Gloria Jean Katsch (Jim) of ten, N.Y., to the late Gustav Bahruth and Anna Krokus Bahruth. Leicester, N.C., Carol Ann Hall of Belmont, N.C., Bruce Hedden He was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Korean War. He (Sandy) of Franklin, Thomas Gary Hedden (Phyllis) of Franklin, retired from National Broadcasting Company where he broadcast David and Joan Beasley of Jesup, Ga.; 11 grandchildren, 16 great grand- for NBC in Washington and was also a member of the White Moffitt children, 5 great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and House News Photographer Association. He first worked for ABC OWNER/FUNERAL nephews. channel 7 and retired from NBC channel 4. He owned and oper- DIRECTOR A graveside service was held Wednesday, Jan. 27, at Burning- ated a commercial shrimping company for eight years. town Baptist Church cemetery with Rev. Charles Stevens officiat- Survivors include a daughter, Lillian M. Bahruth-Mobley ing. (Stevent) of Washington, DC; and a son, William J. Bahruth of Celebrating Lives & Pallbearers were grandchildren. Washington, DC. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Burningtown death by a brother, Gustav F. Bahruth. Honoring Memories Baptist Church. No services are planned at this time. Online condolences can be made at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the 828-634-1966 www.maconfuneralhome.com. Bahruth family. Online condolences may be made at www.bryant- 668 Highlands Road • Franklin, NC Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. grantfuneralhome.com. 20 THE MACON COUNTY NEWS & SHOPPING GUIDE VOLUME 38 NUMBER 36 THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 2021 NASCAR NEWS Returning as the crew chief for the in six starts in the ARCA Racing teams getting it No. 11 LeafFilter Gutter Protection Menards East Series. Chevrolet and Justin Haley will be “We want to build on the suc- together for 2021 season Alex Yontz, who will call the shots for cess that our team had last sea- his second, full-season as crew chief. son,” said JGR ARCA Menards NASCAR Media Together in 2020, Yontz and Haley Series crew chief Mark McFar- recorded three wins, 10 top five and 21 land. “Ty works extremely hard Kaulig Racing announces personnel and returning partners top-10 finishes for Kaulig Racing. to prepare each week and it’s ex- for 2021 Season citing to have him behind the AJ Allmendinger wheel for every race and the op- Jeb Burton AJ Allmendinger will kick off his portunity to go after our goal of Jeb Burton will begin his 2021 NASCAR Xfinity Series first, full NASCAR season since 2018 winning that championship.” (NXS) season with primary partner, Nutrien Ag Solutions, at with partner, Ellsworth Advisors on the In addition to competing in the Daytona International Speedway in the No. 10 Chevrolet for No. 16 Chevrolet at Daytona. In addi- ARCA Menards Series, Gibbs is Kaulig Racing. Nutrien Ag Solutions will be on board the No. tion to his return to full-time competi- slated to make his Xfinity Series 10 Chevrolet for 16 races in 2021. tion, Kaulig Racing also announced Ty Gibbs in Pensacola, Fla., in March 2019 debut driving the No. 54 Toyota Bruce Schlicker returns as the crew chief for Kaulig Rac- recently that Allmendinger will pilot Supra starting with the road ing’s No. 10 Chevrolet for the 2021 season. Last year atop the the No. 16 Camaro ZL1 1LE at the Daytona International course race in Daytona on February 20. Although his exact Speedway Road Course race in the team’s part- schedule in the Series is still being finalized, current plans qual- time NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) entry. ify Gibbs to contend for the Sunoco Rookie of the Year hon- Atop the box for the 2021 NXS season will ors. He will be joined behind the wheel of the No. 54 Toyota be long-time race engineer Jason Trinchere, Supra this season by veteran teammates Kyle Busch, Denny who was previously Justin Haley’s lead engi- Hamlin, and Martin Truex Jr., all of whom are scheduled to neer during the 2020 NXS season. Trinchere run at least one race. has worked in all three of NASCAR’s top se- “I’m pumped to run the full season in the ARCA Menards ries as an engineer and is a great addition to the Series,” said Ty Gibbs. “(Crew Chief) Mark (McFarland) has Kaulig Racing crew chief lineup. put together an amazing team that gives me a chance to be suc- cessful every week. Kaz Grala “I’m also really excited to have the opportunity to work with Kaz Grala was recently announced as the (crew chief) Chris Gayle to make my debut in the Xfinity Se- driver for Kaulig Racing’s 2021 Daytona 500 ries,” added Gibbs. “I can’t imagine a better situation for me to entry, as well as other select races in the 2021 learn and be able to compare notes, not only with my Series’ NCS season with the team. teammates like Brandon (Jones), Harrison (Burton) and Daniel Leading the way for the No. 16 team as the (Hemric), but also veterans like Kyle, Denny and Martin who crew chief for Kaulig Racing’s part-time NCS I will share the car with.” entry is Matt Swiderski. Swiderski most re- A full schedule to include driver assignments for JGR’s No. Justin Haley will drive the No. 11 for Kaulig Racing in 2021. cently acted as a crew chief for Team Penske’s 54 Xfinity Series entry will be announced at a later date. part-time No. 12 NXS entry. “I’m looking forward to the upcoming season,” said Chris No. 10 pit box, Schlicker recorded 15 top five and 27 top-10 Gayle, who will serve as crew chief for the JGR No. 54 Xfin- finishes with driver Ross Chastain. Ty Gibbs to compete for ARCA Menard’s Series ity Series entry in 2021. “Ty has already shown a great deal of Championship; make NASCAR Xfinity Series debut in 2021 talent with each step he has taken in his career and I think the Justin Haley HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. – Joe Gibbs Racing driver Ty opportunity to also learn from his veteran teammates will be a Kaulig Racing announced earlier the return of Justin Haley Gibbs will compete for the ARCA Menards Series Champi- huge benefit to his development.” to the No. 11 Chevrolet for a third-straight year. The team is onship in 2021 and make his NASCAR Xfinity Series debut in also thrilled to announce the return of primary partner, Leaf- the No. 54 Toyota Supra. Ally to be title sponsor of Nashville Superspeedway’s Filter Gutter Protection, to the No. 11 Chevrolet for the 2021 Gibbs, who captured an ARCA Menards Series-high six inaugural NASCAR Cup Series race on Father’s Day 2021 season. LeafFilter has donned the No. 11 Chevrolet since the wins in 2020 despite running a partial schedule, will return to LEBANON, Tenn. (Jan. 19, 2021) – Ally Financial will team’s inception in 2016 and continues to be the flagship entry the No. 18 Toyota Camry to run the full schedule and compete make history in June as the presenting sponsor of the inaugu- for the team. A new addition has been added to the well-known for the championship. In addition to his six wins, Gibbs scored ral NASCAR Cup Series race at Nashville Superspeedway, LeafFilter scheme, and that is another “Leaf” company. Kaulig 12 top-five and 14 top-ten finishes in his 16 starts last season track and company officials said today. Racing is adding LeafHome Solutions and its subcompanies to help claim the organization’s first ARCA Menards Series Ally, a leading digital financial-services company and the to the No. 11 Chevrolet. Owner’s Championship. 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Longest Operating Body Shop at Middle Tennessee’s home for racing and entertainment. in Franklin and Macon County Tickets for the entire June 18-20, 2021 NASCAR tripleheader The NASCAR Foundation announces new members weekend are available to the general public. to Board of Directors Insurance Repairs • Frame Straightening The multi-year agreement links Ally and Nashville Super- DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The NASCAR Foundation has Custom Color Matching speedway for future NASCAR Cup Series races as well as announced two key additions to its Board of Directors, further upcoming community and NASCAR fan events. strengthening the organization’s leadership and strategic re- Factory Direct Parts “We plan to make the Ally 400 a premiere event for lationships within the racing industry. Veteran race car driver Auto Detailing NASCAR fans and the Nashville community this summer Hurley Haywood and Rev Racing Co-owner Dr. Jennifer Sat- Window Tinting with great racing and some other fun surprises we’ll announce terfield-Siegel accepted nominations to join the board led by Expert Body Repair Auto Glass soon,” said Andrea Brimmer, chief marketing and public re- Chairman Mike Helton. • lations officer, Ally. “It wouldn’t be an Ally event if we did- “Being able to include the leadership of industry veterans 24 Hour Towing • Large Well Equipped Facilities n’t ‘Do It Right’ by making a lasting impact through such as Hurley Haywood and Dr. Jennifer Satterfield-Siegel 7 Body Men / Technicians and donations to support first responders — like those who saved to our Board of Directors is significant,” stated Mike Helton, 3 Expert Painters Ready to Serve You so many lives in December’s bombing — and to an organi- Chairman, The NASCAR Foundation. “We look forward to zation that has long provided necessary assistance to this com- their support as we seek to expand the reach and relevance of 56 Mill Street • Franklin, NC • (828) 524-7494 munity.” The NASCAR Foundation across the U.S. while continuing Initial highlights of the new relationship include: to grow its impact for children.” Ally will donate $25,000 to Box 55 Association, which pro- Haywood, a legendary endurance racing driver, is widely vides support for first responders, and known for winning the Rolex 24 At DAY- $25,000 to the Urban League of Middle TONA five times, the 24 Hours of Le Mans Tennessee, a civil rights and urban advo- three times and 12 Hours of Sebring twice. Complete cacy organization providing direct services He is credited with the 1988 Trans-Am Tree Removal that impact thousands of people in under- title, two IMSA GT Championship titles served communities across the state. and 23 wins, three Norelco Cup champi- Stump Fans can enter the Ultimate Ally 400 onships, a SuperCar title and seven Indy- Grinding Sweepstakes, with a grand prize of a VIP Car starts. Haywood built his career and package for two for the entire June 18-20 made history behind the wheel of a #59 Firewood race weekend! Visit NashvilleSuper- Brumos Porsche, racing for the Jack- Delivery/Mulch Speedway.com/ally400sweepstakes/ for sonville, Florida-based team for over 40 details. years. Haywood served as Chief Driving Accepting All Major Credit Cards Fans will have a chance to help choose Instructor for the Porsche Sports Driving Alex Bowman’s No. 48 Chevrolet paint scheme for the Ally School for many years and remains active in an honorary ca- 400 NASCAR Cup Series race. Follow @allyracing on Face- pacity for the school today. He also serves as an Ambassador book, Instagram and Twitter for more details to come. for Porsche participating in many appearances and events Look for details on more Ally-Nashville Superspeedway worldwide. TreeServiceFranklinNC.com events in the coming months leading up to NASCAR’s return “Becoming a part of The NASCAR Foundation has in- to the Nashville area. credible meaning to me,” stated Haywood. “While I may have The Ally 400 is the centerpiece of a full schedule of activ- spent my career in sports car racing, my love for all forms of ities at Nashville Superspeedway on June 18-20, including a motorsports is great and I consider the work of The NASCAR NASCAR Xfinity Series race on Saturday, June 19 (2:30 p.m. Foundation to be so important to children today.” CT, NBCSN) and a NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Dr. Jennifer Satterfield-Siegel, a Board-Certified Pediatric race on Friday, June 18 ( 7 p.m. CT, FS1). 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