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Cherokee County cases: man killed u Cherokee County u Frequently clean and 9 residents Schools, 837-2722 disinfect your home. 2 non-residents u Erlanger Western Caro- u Centers for Disease Con- 1 death lina Hospital, 837-8161 trol & Prevention, cdc.gov. 12 total in Andrews By Penny Ray captured by video surveil- [email protected] lance cameras installed at the housing authority 1 dead, but 6 recover here Andrews – It’s possible about a month ago, has left the world will never know investigators scratching Positive news what truly angered the man their heads. So far, police who brutally murdered have not determined a mo- amid pandemic 51-year-old Charles David tive for the alleged murder, McTaggart on Friday night. nor do they know whether By Samantha Sinclair The ac- McTag g art [email protected] cused killer, and Coleman 32-year-old exchanged Murphy – Last week be- Demarcgo words gan with Cherokee County’s De’Nell prior to the first death as a result of com- Coleman, incident that plications from COVID-19, has a last claimed Mc- but it ended with the news known Taggart’s life. that six people have recov- address in McTaggart Coleman “This was ered from the coronavirus. Covington, the most The herokeeC County Ga. Officials with the An- brutal thing I’ve ever seen,” Health Department report- drews Housing Authority Andrews Police Chief Mi- ed the recoveries in a release say he was visiting relatives chael Hobgood said. “He Friday. All six people were who have lived there for less tried to cut his head off. isolated until they fully re- Penny Ray/[email protected] than four months. The deceased tried to fight covered and had tests results Andrews Mayor James Reid modified his checkpoint orders to police after recognizing The illing,k which was See KILLED, page 9A showing they were no longer the logistical and legal issues related to his plan to help prevent the spread of CO- infected with the disease. VID-19 into the downtown area. The number includes both residents and non-residents. “This is a sliver of positive news and further highlights Constitutional concerns at checkpoint the need within our commu- By Penny Ray tion cards and just kept driving, as if to say, nity to be vigilant in staying [email protected] “Catch me if you can.” at home and social distanc- Those erew not the only issues that com- ing when necessary to go out Andrews – His intentions may have plicated the effort. Since police continued in the public,” the release been pure in heart, but the mayor’s decision to receive calls regarding crimes, they could says. to erect a checkpoint to keep out-of-state not man the checkpoint around the clock. Health Director David visitors away from town and prevent the As a result, there were times when motor- Badger said the recoveries spread of COVID-19 did not go well ists flowed through the checkpoint without are an example that most with many citizens. scrutiny, which defeated the purpose. Penny Ray/[email protected] people will have mild symp- Some motorists drove around barricades, When police were manning the site, the Police examine the area where Charles McTaggart toms and fully recover. risking the lives of people in the area. Others flow of traffic slowed down, causing a long struggled with his killer next to a Dumpster at the An- See PANDEMIC, page 9A ignored requests to check their identifica- See CHECKPOINT, page 9A drews Housing Authority. Camp spreads message of hope By Penny Ray of Snowbird. “If we get to a point [email protected] where we can’t take care of our We’re a light “that’s shining in people, the whole country is going Andrews darkness, and people need to be upside down. So we would ith fear and uncertainty that right now.” rather do whatever is required to expanding across the – Brody Holloway take care of our families and em- globe due to the CO- ployees.” VID-19W outbreak, a story of hope five weeks of spring camps so far. In the meantime, Holloway and emerges from the site of a gospel- Yet, even with the loss of revenue his team are using social media driven discipleship camp on Mae and the uncertainty surround- to spread their positive message Johnson Way. ing the return of normal life, the to everyone who wants to hear it. Snowbird Wilderness Outfitters organization continues to pay and Holloway recently interviewed his employs a little more than 40 peo- feed every employee, without any own children via podcast so others ple to organize and operate a slate reduction in salary or benefits. could view the situation through of spring and summer programs. “We’ve got a limited supply of someone else’s perspective. Penny Ray/[email protected] The campground draws more than money, but as long as we can we’re “They don’t feel the weight [of Brody Holloway, Matt Jones and Commissioner Cal Stiles (from left) 11,000 people each year, but the going to keep doing it,” said Brody social restrictions and pandemic discuss the progress of construction at Snowbird Wilderness Outfitters. coronavirus has forced it to cancel Holloway, CEO and lead pastor See CAMP, page 6A

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NANTAHALA real-time travel information, guidelines for social distanc- visit DriveNC.gov or follow ing, and discontinuance of Gorge road the DOT on social media. non-essential services. Ridge Mountain is reopened MURPHY EMC continues to offer support to members at N.C. Department of Casino closes 706-379-3121, Customer. Transportation officials re- [email protected] and opened U.S. 19/74 through 2 more weeks brmemc.com. Dispatch the Nantahala Gorge on Sat- As the COVID-19 personnel are still available urday evening, according to pandemic remains a threat 24/7 for reporting power a release, closing the detour both locally and nationally, outages, and crews will through Robbinsville. Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos remain on call to resolve The highway has been – Harrah’s Cherokee Casino outages and work on essen- closed for four weeks for Resort & Harrah’s Cherokee tial tasks. Daily operations, DOT crews and contract Valley River Casino & Hotel including new construction forces to secure an unstable – has further extended its projects, are being evaluated. area susceptible to land- closure through the end of Please be advised that line- slides. A temporary signal April. men and crews will be adher- will condense the highway Following the guidelines ing to social distancing of at to one lane beside the slide and recommendations of least 6 feet from anyone they area near Ferebee Memorial government officials and come in contact, and ask Picnic Area. health agencies, the com- that the community respects A slide temporarily closed pany remains committed to this buffer. This time of year the highway on Jan. 4. keeping its employees and is when severe weather often Short-term repairs kept the communities safe, according begins to occur, and Blue highway open until March to a release. Ridge Mountain EMC’s 10, when additional failures As previously announced, linemen and crews need to were found and long-term Sam Jokich/For the Cherokee Scout employees of Harrah’s Cher- remain as healthy as possible plans were developed. Pilot Gaylen Trull takes off from Western Carolina Regional Airport in Andrews on okee Casinos will continue and able to perform their Over the last three weeks, March 14 in honor of the late Richard Parker. Trull, who runs the airport today, was to be paid through April 15. essential duties. crews scaled, drilled and close friends with Parker, whose name has been synonymous with that plot of land However, during the extend- The coop made the call blasted away loose mate- neighboring Wood Farm for many years. ed closure beginning April in mid-March to temporar- rial. Crews hauled about 16 the majority of employees sales Thursday, according to Store hours will remain online store, covering ily suspend disconnects for 9,000 tons of material in will be placed on furlough. a release. Retail customers 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday how to list your products non-payments through May 484 truckloads over the past Furloughed employees will will be met by an employee through Saturday. Chair- (both digital and physical), 1. Discussions and plans week by working around the continue to receive medi- at the door and required to man Brian Smith, general manage your inventory are being made on how to clock. Most recently, they cal benefits, which will be relay to the employee what manager Olivia Anderson and ship from your own handle the recovery of these installed a catchment barrier provided and paid for by the items they want to purchase. and board members are sorry website. debts using guidance from next to the road. company through reopening ABC employees will for the inconvenience. All you need is a computer the Tennessee Valley Author- “We were able to accom- or June 30, whichever comes retrieve the items and direct and internet service to take ity and rate regulator, as well plish a lot of work and were first. the customer to proceed to part in the free course. Regis- as both the federal and state able to do so safely over the MURPHY Harrah’s Cherokee looks the checkout to pay for their ter at the chamber office or governments. last three weeks,” assistant forward to welcoming back purchase, the release says. at BIT.LY/SBC-Events. Blue Ridge Mountain district engineer Zach Shuler ‘Take Your’ its employees and guests, the Until further notice, custom- EMC’s broadband depart- said in the release. “We’re release says, and will contin- ers will not be allowed to ment will continue to pleased to open the high- Shop Online YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. ue to work with tribal lead- shop among the aisles in maintain its network and way to safe conditions once ers to identify an appropriate order to maintain social The herokeeC County support customers. At this again. But we’d like folks to EMC lobby reopening date. distancing. Chamber of Commerce and time, there will be no installs know that crews will still be This action is being Tri-County Community still closed inside homes, and only fiber working in the area.” enacted to protect custom- College’s Small Business splicing to the outside of MURPHY The contractor, GeoSta- ers as well as our employees, Center present the free Blue Ridge Mountain the residence. bilization International, will the release says. The Murphy webinar, “Take Your Shop Electric Membership There are nine free Wi-Fi install long rock anchors and ABC store’s ABC Board will continue to Online: A Crash Course in Corp. will continue to hotspots throughout the high-strength steel cables monitor this unprecedented Building and eCommerce keep its lobby and drive- coop’s service territory that and other measures to fur- door service and ever-evolving public Website,” from 5:30-8:30 through closed through can be utilized by students, ther stabilize the slope. These The urphyM ABC Store health issue, and take further p.m. Thursday. Thursday, April 30. teachers, families and others steps in the project should on U.S. 64 West started appropriate action when Base Note Labs will help This is in response to fed- working remotely. take about five weeks. For implementing counter-only necessary and required. you earn how to set up an eral recommendations and From staff reports. Farmers Market opens with drive-up services By Samantha Sinclair According to Gov. Roy Cooper’s Stay-at- [email protected] Home Order, which went into effect March 30, farmers are essential workers. Jolliffe Murphy – Opening day for the Murphy checked with Town Manager Chad Sim- Farmers Market at the L&N Depot was a mons to make sure she was interpreting the little quieter than usual, but still busy. order properly. For opening day, the market had three Jolliffe said Simmons agreed with her that farmers – Jeff Heaney selling primarily herbs as long as the market committee made sure and other plants, Ronnie and Julie Byers of everyone followed the guidelines to stay Papa Ron Ron Poultry Paradise Farm selling safe, the farmers market could open. Crafters eggs, and Fremont Edwards and Tasa John- and bakers will return to the market once son of Medicine Wheel Farm selling organic allowed. vegetables. Johnson said they sold nine bags of Each booth was spaced at least 6 feet spinach in the first 15 minutes the market apart. While customers were welcomed to was open. They sold out of everything they drive up to each booth, many still parked, brought and were packing up their booth by quickly got what they needed and left. 10:30 a.m. Migdalia Jolliffe, one of the organiz- Ronnie Byers thought it was great that ers, said usually the market is packed with they had an opportunity to provide their vendors, with no room between their booths eggs to the community, especially since and everyone lingers – even the vendors they heard some grocery stores were running will visit each other’s booths. But for this low. opening day, all the crafters and bakers were “It’s a great thing we can be here and help absent, and everyone was doing their best to people out with that,” he said. Samantha Sinclair/[email protected] maintain social distancing. The market is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jeff Heaney sells plants to a customer at the Murphy Farmers Market on Saturday morn- “It’s very tough,” she said. Saturdays, just off Hiawassee Street. ing. The market is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekly.

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So felt like a summer Around schools in time as the ex- she decided to give it try. vacation for Brenda ceptional children program Phillips decided to retire TPhillips, who retired from Samantha Sinclair expanded, she felt lucky when she did because her Murphy Elementary School to get to stay at Murphy bus driver’s license expired after nearly 40 years as a available and the state issued Elementary throughout her in February. Plus, she was teacher assistant on March 1. higher expectations for ex- career. getting tired of waking up at “It’s kinda funny,” she said. ceptional children programs, “That’s kinda rare,” she 3:30 a.m. so she could leave “I’ve made the comment I things changed. About 20 said. the house between 5-5:10 feel like I’ve been there all years ago, the state began One of Phillips’ favor- a.m. to head to the bus my life.” requiring that assistants have ite memories is taking the garage. She’s close – she grew associate’s degrees. While children to participate in the “I thought if I give up one, up in Murphy, where she other longtime assistants Special Olympics. She said I might as well give up the was a student at the school had to go to school to earn a sometimes the kids didn’t other,” she said. through sixth grade before degree, Phillips had already know where they were going Her father was also getting graduating from Murphy completed hers. and enjoyed just getting older, and Phillips wanted to High School in 1979. Even though it was just a to ride the bus. She liked be able to spend more time While she was still a stu- job to do when she first ap- seeing the kids’ reactions to helping him. dent at Tri-County Commu- plied, it became something the games, helping with the Her last day at the school nity College, she was hired more. It never occurred to events and cheering on her was Feb. 28, and she thinks by Principal Bill Hughes as Phillips to do anything else students. it hasn’t “sunk in yet” that’s an assistant for the excep- and switch careers. “I just loved seeing their she’s retired. One thing is for tional children classroom in “I enjoyed it, I really did,” little faces light up,” Phillips certain, though. 1981. she said. “I enjoyed watching said. “I miss seeing the kids,” Back then, it was the only them learn and grow.” In addition to working in Phillips said. classroom in the county for Phillips said some stu- one school throughout her Samantha Sinclair is the Murphy Elementary School celebrated Brenda Phillips’ students with special needs, dents would start school not career, she was a bus driver Scouting Around columnist 39.9 years as a teaching assistant in February. with students ages 5-21. In talking, but would be able for almost 32 years, with the for the Cherokee Scout. addition, the curriculum was to speak after a few years. same route for the last 27. You can reach her by phone, focused more on life skills One positive trait that has She was asked to be a bus 837-5122, Ext. 24; or email, when she started. benefitted her over the years driver when teenagers were scoutingaround@cherokee- As computers became in education is patience. no longer allowed to drive scout.com. This Week in Local History

In this week’s archives of using the line that carried which was speculated to be lights, one for each lane of the Cherokee Scout and water from the Beaver Creek caused by a potential prowler traffic, and a left-turn signal Andrews Journal: reservoir to about a dozen entering the building, also for drivers turning from 10 years ago: The chorus residents in the Beaver Creek caused heavy damage to a Valley Street onto Peachtree ensemble from Andrews area at the request of the truck and burned out the Street was added. middle and high schools state. Town officials tested plant’s office area. u An advertisement for hit all the right notes with as requested and found that u State Highway Com- the new Andrews Pharmacy judges, receiving top laurels the water was flowing from mission employees from offered a value deal on a at competitions around the long disused reservoir the headquarters in Sylva 30-pack of Pampers diapers . contained microorganisms, installed new traffic lights for $1.69. Nowadays, that The sixth-grade chorus from which could cause serious on the downtown Murphy same pack would cost about Andrews Middle traveled diseases. square. The old single light $8.97. to Western Carolina Uni- u The Murphy Town was replaced by eight new – Noah Shatzer versity and received “supe- Council voted to award a rior” ratings from all three bid for a new fire Murphy judges for the performance Volunteer Fire Department of “Chariot’s Coming” and truck to Dixie Fire & Safety. John Rutter’s “All Things The truck, which was priced Bright and Beautiful.” at $161,725, would replace Meanwhile, the Andrews the department’s 32-year High women’s ensemble old GMC truck, a pumper- received “superior” ratings tanker hybrid that could for their performance, while pump 1,250 gallons of water the mixed ensemble earned per minute while carrying “superior” ratings for their more than 1,000 gallons of performance, along with a water. “superior” grade in the sight- u An advertisement reading competition. from Circuit World touted u Homeowners on Boyd an RCA Digital Satellite Ridge were upset because System with sharper pic- of portions of the Tusqui- tures, clearer pictures, greater tee National Forest were choices and 150 channels for being timbered, ruining the low price of $699. magnificent views from 50 years ago: A fire of un- their homes. The homeown- determined origin struck the ers claimed the U.S. Forest Coca-Cola plant in Marble, Service was supposed to causing damages upward of leave 20 percent of the trees $20,000. A spokesman from intact in three different areas the plant said the reason the that were to be timber and damage figures were so high that there was supposed to was because all of the bottled be a wooded area left intact drinks in the building, between the timbered areas. which totaled a $14,000 loss, 25 years ago: Andrews al- would have to be thrown out dermen voted to discontinue due to the smoke. The fire,

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THIS WEEK Cherokee Scout will update u All public meetings you as quickly as possible have been canceled due once the meetings are to the coronavirus. The rescheduled. 4A - Cherokee Scout Opinions Wednesday, April 8, 2020 Cherokee Scout My View David Brown, publisher & editor Our goal: To make Cherokee County an even better place to live and work. Trying to stay safe and sane in pandemic Member Member Member ocial distancing – a term epidemi- Our Mission ologists use to refer to “a conscious The Cherokee Scout is published with pride effort to reduce close contact for the people of Cherokee and adjoining coun- Sbetween people and hopefully stymie ties by Community Newspapers Inc. based in Athens, Ga. We believe that strong newspapers community transmission of the virus,” build strong communities. “Newspapers get according to the Centers for Disease things done!” Our primary goal is to publish Control & Prevention, which has issued distinguished and profitable community-oriented guidelines on how to mitigate the spread newspapers. This mission will be accomplished through the teamwork of professionals dedicated of COVID-19. to truth, integrity, loyalty, quality and hard work. In small towns where most everybody Dink NeSmith, president knows each others’ business, and hugs Tom Wood, chairman are usually given out as freely as candy during parades, practicing social distanc- ing – which includes Our View keeping a 6-foot buffer between all humans – isn’t as easy as might seem. Our natural Let’s do our part to fight virus inclination is to walk up to people and shake ach day is bringing a new their hand before challenge, and govern- talking with them; it ments a new regulation, as still feels incredibly Ethe facts and numbers continue awkward not reaching out my hand to to evolve concerning CO- greet visitors, even though I know it’s for VID-19. One thing we know for the greater good. certain is individuals, families (Basically, at 6 feet, 4 inches tall, if I and businesses all find them- can fall over and touch you without rais- selves faced with new obstacles, ing my hands, we’re standing too close.) some to the basic needs of Some folks are trying to have a good survival itself. time with social distancing. For example, The egulations,r whether the team at UNC Health worked with suggestions or laws, being issued the Holderness Family to come up with by federal, state, county and the catchy video “Gimme Six Feet (Physi- city governments are coming so cal Distancing Remix),” which you can fast that it’s almost impossible see for yourself on the Cherokee Scout’s to keep up with. That has led to Facebook page. an understandable amount of For other people, however, this isn’t confusion, as would likely be the much fun. I haven’t seen my children and case under any State of Emer- grandbaby in more than three weeks, gency, but we recognize that The parking lot at Lowe’s in Murphy contained plenty of vehicles around 4 p.m. Sunday. which is driving me so close to nuts that time is of the essence during a squirrels are following me around. But at pandemic. We don’t blame That means more than a few out in public, but instead show gency equipment, just in case. least I still have the ability to work and local leaders for wanting to folks were simply out browsing – how much you care by staying Rural areas have lost hospitals get around as needed; for some people, take quick, decisive action in an much like the older couple who at home unless it’s absolutely and other health-care provid- this isolation must be maddening. effort to protect the citizens they came to the Cherokee County necessary. ers, putting us at amplified risk To help keep that sort of thing from have vowed to serve. Courthouse two weeks ago As for the government’s reac- during an event. Prescription happening, Ball State University in As a result, we’re all spending a “just to look around.” During a tion to COVID-19, the stimulus medication should not cost more Muncie, Ind., released some recommen- lot more time than we would like pandemic. When they would be package Congress approved in the United States than almost dations to counterbalance the effects of at home. Or are we? among the most vulnerable to just last week will not be nearly every other country. We can, and social distancing. I added some of my A trip into town over the the virus. enough if the pandemic ex- should, do everything possible own. Please stay healthy mentally as well weekend showed the parking lots We pray this all will end tends into May. Hindsight will for our citizens. as physically during this challenging time. at essential businesses like Ingles, soon, and life will return to undoubtedly cast doubt on many With proper planning, hope- u Maintain a routine. Lowe’s and Walmart were fairly some sense of normalcy. But calls, especially those that curtail fully we can all be better pre- u Make social distancing a positive by close to normal for this time of the longer people go without citizens’ constitutional rights, pared for the next microscopic taking the time to focus on your person- year. It makes sense that local adhering to social distancing and with one lawsuit already filed. medical enemy that arrives – and ality and personal health, reassessing your residents were out picking up group gathering guidelines, At the same time, that hind- not have to shut down most of work, training, diet patterns, physical needed supplies for the coming the longer COVID-19 will sight should offer foresight, and the national economy in order to activity levels and health habits. week, but it doesn’t make sense play a big part in our lives. that foresight should be put to keep it at bay. u Carve time to cook for yourself and that all of them came out at the This is not a time to prove use ahead of the next crisis. We – Publisher & Editor others in need. Get 2-3 meals a day. same time. how tough you are by going need federal stockpiles of emer- David Brown u Go for a walk or exercise at home. Visit nature as much as possible. u Do not let anxiety or being at home Your Views lead you to indulge in binge eating or alcohol and drug use. Don’t oversleep, Curfews too I simply expect context, and property protecting need for just obey. but do sleep at least seven hours. a fact-based explanation, from this? Russ Barger u Social distancing can cause anxi- much power politicians when exercising their Is there any element of power Ranger ety and depression due to disruption temporary power granted to that cannot be exercised by gov- of routines, isolation and fear due to a As I drove down U.S. 64, I them by consent of the people ernment anymore, at any level pandemic. If you or someone you know read the electronic road sign Therapy was on any issue affecting the public. and without our consent? Some is struggling, there are ways to get help flashing “Curfew But when extraordinary exer- local and state governments from a distance. 9:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.” an A+ grade cises of power are employed have even banned gun sales. u Do some spring cleaning. Clear that What’s going on? I can’t by politicians, without really Four individuals were arrested Special thanks to Murphy clutter and donate non-junk household find any unifying information any explanation, I must ask, for praying outside an abortion Rehab & Nursing – Carolina stuff. (My wife has painted just about that would even begin why was the most prominent clinic in violation of a stay-at- Therapy. every cabinet in the entire house.) to adequately answer that element of martial law, curfews, home command. I recently had total knee u Social distancing should not trans- question. Yes, I’ve heard about invoked? Are these edicts merely replacement. The surgery went late to an unhealthy life on social media. coronavirus, and I, too, am in Are there marauding bands of politicians preening for their great. Dr. Brent Davis is a great Based on American Time Use Survey and the most vulnerable age group if looters in our little hamlets? constituencies to show that they doctor. After three days in the leisure related time-spending patterns infected. Is there an enemy army posed were “doing something?” hospital, I decided to go to Mur- worldwide, we spend too much time on Covid-19, the virus, has to invade? Allowing politicians to de- phy Nursing & Rehab Services screen, but you already knew that. infected about .0063 percent Is there an uprising of civil clare when and where you may with Carolina Therapy. u Engage in alternative activities to (145,000) of the American disobedience from the citizenry assemble; going to work, All the CNAs, nursing staff keep your mind and body active, like lis- population. against these edicts of martial attending church, going to and others on 100 hall were tening to music, singing, dancing, biking, Covid-19 has resulted in law? school, protesting an abortion all very friendly, very capable. yoga or meditation. Take virtual tours of the death, directly or indirectly, If these curfews are designed clinic or sitting in a restaurant, They were there at my call. museums and places of interest. Create of about .00050 percent (1,000) to protect us now, would they all in the name of protecting This is A-plus staff. I had daily art, read books and learn about cultures. of the American population. not protect us every day of the us, is a moment in American therapy for occupational and u Do not isolate yourself totally. Don’t According to the U.S. Centers year? constitutional government for physical. be afraid, don’t panic and do keep com- for Disease Control & Pre- What specifically is it that which the republic may never The taffs nurses bath team municating with others. vention, since October 2019, these curfews are protecting the recover. were amazing, but the P.T. This may sound like a scary time, and it upward of 60,000,000 illnesses, families from in their homes The next event may require department brought me back is, but we can get through it – together. 650,000 hospitalizations and from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., which even less justification for shut- to 100 percent with my knee. David Brown is publisher & editor of 59,000 deaths occurred due to a is not needed during daylight ting down the heart of this I would have not believed this the Cherokee Scout. You can reach him by virus that is commonly referred hours? nation. The people are supposed was possible. phone, 837-5122; fax, 837-5832; email, to as the flu. There are many Have any of the council per- to flex their muscles to rein in My deepest appreciation to [email protected]; or message deaths that are attributed to sons of our two towns seriously government overreach – not them. If you need in-house him on Twitter @daviddBstroh. many causes that far outnumber questioned the government flexing its muscles therapy, Murphy Rehab & Nurs- Covid-19, singularly or in the need for this? to rein in the people. ing – Carolina Therapy is the aggregate. No curfews, and no Has our member of the It you think these questions place. national shutdowns of the heart “Fourth Estate,” the Cherokee are over the top, I rest my Oleta Garrett of our nation. Scout, questioned the life and case. Do not question authority, Murphy

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No money, no job Aalong with my crazy idea. and the old bus would never So we bought a 15-year- Ranger be able to take us home. old worn-out Ford school Wally Avett We moved into a camp- bus and, being half-hillbilly ground, $2 per night, and half-hippy, rigged it out jammed with sad construc- as a rustic RV for the trip. they were giddy with joy tion workers and their Recent grad of the Jour- for a chance to hire me and families, staying in tents. nalism School at the Uni- would gladly do so at the Earthquake jobs were gone, versity in Chapel Hill, I had first opportunity. they sold their tools for gas been working as a reporter money home to Oregon. on a large daily newspaper On the road Thank God, on Friday in eastern North Carolina So I quit my job, and we morning the Daily Times for about three years. hit the road for Alaska. I hired me. And gave me a Lot of times it’s who you was 24 years old, common company-owned VW Bug know when job hunting. sense and good judgment to drive. I didn’t know anybody at not fully developed yet. They say the Good Lord all in Anchorage, Alaska, It was the summer of protects children and fools. but that didn’t stop me 1965, just one year after I can tell you it’s true. I’m from writing to the big their historic Good Friday living proof. daily newspaper there and earthquake. Wally and Deanie Avett and their homemade RV, a worn-out 1950 Ford school bus, be- Wally Avett first wrote for informing them I would be “Don’t worry about us,” I ginning the 5,000-mile trip to Anchorage, which included the so-called Alcan Highway, the Cherokee Scout as edi- available for employment told family and friends. “If I some 1,500 miles of gravel. The new owner reportedly installed a small Buick motor tor in 1969. His new book, soon, hinting they would be don’t get a job on the news- and drove the rig to El Paso, Texas. More Real Mountain Tales fortunate to have me. paper, I can always get a job 2, is a collection of recent They answered that one picking up bricks, cleaning America. The 5,000-mile Less-than-grand entrance Said a guy from Pennsyl- columns and short stories. It, of their executives would be up the quake mess or doing jaunt took 15 days, includ- We hit Anchorage vania had also applied, paid Real Mountain Tales and attending a conference soon construction work.” ing a lot of stops in garages with less than $100, and his own way to fly up to be his four novels, are all avail- in Washington, D.C., and We left North Carolina along the way. The motor I presented myself to the interviewed and had been able as signed copies at the might arrange an interview with about $500 in cash, was dying, got 8 miles to the newspaper offices the next hired that very week. Didn’t Scout office in Murphy. Call with me at that time. headed diagonally north gallon and burned a quart of morning. They were under- know whether they could him at 837-5531 or email Naturally, I could see and west across North oil every 40 miles. whelmed. use me. Come back Friday. [email protected]. Your Views optimistic. After hearing to save lives, then so be it. had a free will to choose to our families, our friends, of who is living inside each Loan program about this being the greatest That’s a small price to pay, either serve God or serve our church family, our believer’s heart that serves rescue there has ever been, but it makes me sad because Satan. The Bible is very clear neighbors and even those Christ willingly and faith- not adding up the truth is this is what we I feel I failed people who are that no one can serve two who don’t know the Lord fully to bring all praise and The rutht is hard thing got: an offer for loans for up counting on me. I wish our masters. Jesus as their personal glory to God, our Creator, to come by these days. You to 2½ times your monthly leaders felt the same way. When Jesus Christ Savior. our Father in heaven. have people saying we need payroll (between $5-$60K), Mike Marsden walked this earth some Showing kindness is not a Frank Combs to lower carbon emissions 75 percent of which has to Murphy 2,500 years ago, He too sign of weakness, but a sign Blairsville, Ga. and save the environment be used for payroll, through encountered evil at its worst as they step off their private the SBA (notorious in the in mankind as they hung jets, and you have politi- small business community We need him on a cross, because He cians claim to be working for being hard to deal with). professed to be the Son of as hard as they can to help After sitting through two kindness God, who came down to the economy while going webinars on the subject, this In today’s society, there earth for the sole purpose of to briefings and using the is what I got out of it. seems to be a big loss of saving mankind from their information to line their I am supposed to borrow kindness towards one an- sins. own pockets. money that might be forgiv- other. Instead angry, hatred Yes, there has always been My wife and I have a small en, to give to my employees and racial issues seems to people down through the business. We have two loca- who cannot work because headline just about every ages that showed much tions and roughly 25 em- we are basically closed, so avenue in the media, on kindness to others, because ployees, or we did up until a they don’t have to claim Twitter, Facebook and even of their faith and trust in a few days ago. We are in the unemployment. I don’t in many magazines across Savior who told us in His hospitality business, which know where these people our nation. word to love one another as has been hit pretty hard by went to business school, but Evil has raised its ugly I have loved you. COVID-19, but not as hard I thought the only time you head as Satan has duped Showing kindness and as some businesses that have should borrow money is if millions by his cunning and love to others is the example had to completely close. you are going to derive some manipulating ways. that Christ showed when We are able to remain benefit. The only benefit I Satan has been around He was here, and we who open and serve carry-out, see is for the government since the beginning of time are followers of Jesus Christ but our revenues have because the unemployment for he was created by God need to show kindness to dropped 80 percent. It costs numbers will look better. to be the most beautiful an- us about $10,000 a month To be fair, there are a gel in heaven called Lucifer. in rent and utilities just to couple of other programs we Even angels have free will, be here. The truth is we were are looking at, but the bulk and Lucifer wanted to be not in good shape finan- of the money is in the pay- the top angel over every- cially before the coronavirus roll program. I really don’t thing in heaven, even over struck: I have had some see how this is going to be God, his Creator. Thus God health setbacks, and anyone much help for a mom-and- abandoned him and a third around here knows how pop business like ours. of the angels who rebelled winters can be. I was in the military and against God to earth. So when I heard the swore to protect this coun- This is why there is so government was going to try and people, and if I have much evil in the hearts of lend a hand, I was cautiously to close or lose my business humanity, because they, too, Have fun with the 2020 Census The 2020 Census is right Time For believes the world needs more around the corner, and I of it. She was actually kicked know that some of us are A Smile out of kindergarten for being feeling a big uneasy. After Anngee too silly. Other loves include all, who wants complete Quinones God, her husband, Bill, and strangers asking a bunch of E.J., her son. Anngee is reach- questions? or her busy as they search able at [email protected]. The eryv first time I was for each question to my ever due to be Censused, I answers. nline oll wrapped a line of police tape If I say, rent, they’ll have O P around my house and drew a to look through their list Cast your vote at chalk body in the driveway. to find the question that cherokeescout.com The Census worker never asks, “Do you rent or own Comment on the Scout’s made it to my front door. your home?” I have no idea Facebook page She just turned around and just how long the survey ran away screaming. will take; that will depend The next time a Census on how well he or she plays worker was due to visit me, Jeopardy. a retired buddy of mine I will be complying with LUMBER SUPPLIES hooked me up with an inac- the law, avoiding the penalty Should professional sports White Pine Lumber & Beams Power Tools and Accessories tive termite tent to put on for not doing so and having return to television, even if the D-log Siding • Interior T&G Shovels, Saws, and Ladders my house and a few Danger fun at the same time. It’s a teams are playing in front of signs for my front yard. “win-win” situation; besides, no fans in empty arenas? Shiplap • Chinked Wood Construction Supplies This time, however, I it gets tiring being on the q Yes. We need the morale Blue & Buggy (Beetle Kill) Grills, Smokers, and Coolers boost. Branded Whiskey Barrels Nails, Screws, and Bolts think I’ll participate. After run. I hope you’ll enjoy q No. We must be safe, not all, there’s nothing they’re your Census experience as sorry. Poplar Bark Shakes Miniwax Stain and Finishes gonna ask that isn’t already much as I’ll enjoy mine. q With changes, not in usual Cedar Shakes • Yellow Pine Flooring Home Hardware out there on some social Anngee Quinones lives in format. media site. It does help the Murphy. 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This should keep him Anngee loves humor and 7%. 6A - Cherokee Scout Public Safety Wednesday, April 8, 2020 Law & Order Cherokee County MURPHY customers and saying he had many years – escaped the of the COVID-19 pandem- Arrest Report COVID-19. He was charged fenced-in area where they ic,” Stein said. Pranks not with misdemeanor counts were housed and were in the “It’s more important than The following people were liams, Marble, 27, 3-30, of a public health viola- roadway. ever that businesses follow booked through the Cherokee assault on a female. funny, illegal tion and failure to comply, Miller refused ambulance the law, do the right thing County Detention Center Nathon Wesley Barnett, according to the Associated transportation to an area The coronavirus is not a and prevent additional harm from March 29 through April Murphy, 41, 3-31, domestic Press. There are also reports hospital, instead opting to joke, and Murphy Police to consumers.” 4, 2020. Local, state and criminal trespass, breaking from Missouri, New Jersey independently travel to a Chief Justin Jacobs said his The letter added that federal law enforcement of- and/or entering, misde- and Pennsylvania of people medical facility for evalua- department will investigate “evicting these individu- ficers handled the cases. Those meanor larceny, failure to being charged with making a tion. any claims of individuals als without a court order whose names appear who have appear on a misdemeanor, terroristic threat for similar purposefully coughing on may constitute violations of been charged with an offense failure to appear on a felony. actions. RALEIGH other people. North Carolina’s landlord- should be presumed innocent Darren Ray Carter, “If that would have hap- tenant and consumer protec- unless proven guilty. Hayesville, 48, 3-31, three TALLULAH pened, we definitely would Help from tion laws.” A N.C. Court of To report criminal activity, counts larceny of a motor have responded,” Jacobs said Appeals ruling held that the citizens may call the auto- vehicle, possess stolen au- as he checked call logs to see 2 mules die evictions state’s landlord-tenant laws mated tip line at 837-1344. tomobile, possess metham- if any were reported to Mur- Attorney General Josh also protect some individu- Steven Clyde Copeland, phetamine, resisting public phy police. He could not in car wreck Stein took steps last week to als who use hotel and motel Murphy, 69, 3-29, assault by officer, misdemeanor larceny. find any calls for an incident An unusual single-vehicle protect North Carolinians rooms as their primary resi- pointing a gun. Theodore Van Denny, at local store, but admitted a accident in the early morn- living in hotels and motels as dence. Kelly Bre Dockery, Mur- Blairsville, Ga., 26, 3-31, call could have been record- ing hours of March 30 ended their primary residence from In response to the pan- phy, 3-29, possess schedule II possess methamphetamine, ed under the caller’s address with the loss of two mules. being evicted during the demic, Chief Justice Cheri controlled substance. possess stolen automobile, instead of the store’s. Crystal Miller, 39, of Tal- COVID-19 pandemic. Beasley issued an order Matthew Don Muel- possess drug paraphernalia. Jacobs said his officers lulah, was traveling on U.S. The N.C. Department of halting foreclosure and evic- ler, Murphy, 34, 3-29, two Sarah Renea Sperry, would investigate and 129 around 6:15 a.m. when Justice contacted nearly 100 tion hearings for 30 days. counts failure to appear on Murphy, 34, 4-1, driving determine if the coughing her Mazda collided with two hotels and motels statewide “People want to pay their a felony, assault with deadly while impaired. was intentional. If they find mules that were inexplicably after being notified by com- bills – and if they can, they weapon with intent to kill, Jesse James Pratt, Mur- ill intent or malice involved, standing in the roadway. The munity partners that these will and should,” Stein said. injury to personal property, phy, 31, 4-2, violate domestic the person could be arrested impact killed both animals. businesses may be threaten- “But many North Carolin- assault with a deadly weapon violence protection order, on an assault charge. Trooper Ty Gibbs with the ing to evict residents. ians have lost their jobs and government official, flee/ assault on a female. In Belmont, Robert N.C. Highway Patrol said it “Many North Carolinians income. That is why I am elude arrest with a motor Jessica Noel Gibson, Eugene Heffner, 26, was ar- was unclear how the mules are facing job loss and finan- asking landlords to work out vehicle, driving while license Brasstown, 33, 4-3, simple rested on March 27 for alleg- – which had been housed cial burdens and struggling payment plans for tenants.” revoked not impaired re- assault. edly coughing on Walmart at 2645 Tallulah Road for to make ends meet because From staff reports. voked, two counts failure to Hubert Marion Law- appear on a misdemeanor. rence, Murphy, 49, 4-3, Robbin Renea Smith, assault on a female. Fire & Rescue Andrews, 54, 3-29, two Daffinie Dawn Murphy, counts surrender of defen- Murphy, 33, 4-3, assault and MURPHY While the cause of the fire property and is also burning effect at 5 p.m. Friday and dant by surety. battery. is under investigation, the on U.S. Forest Service land will remain in effect until Jessie Holland McKay, Emmitt Ravi Smith, Arson may be release says it is suspected in the Nantahala Ranger further notice, according to Murphy, 40, 3-30, extradi- Murphy, 26, 4-3, assault on a to be arson. If you know of District. About 25 firefight- a release. Under state law, tion/fugitive other state. female. cause of blaze someone deliberately setting ers from the N.C. and US the ban prohibits all open Nichole Michell Sower- DeMarcgo De’Nell Cole- fires, call 911. Forest Service are respond- by, Murphy, 36, 3-30, three man, Covington, Ga., 32, Firefighters responded to burning in the affected coun- ing, with a helicopter on counts failure to appear on 4-4, murder. a new wildfire start Sunday ties, regardless of whether a ASHEVILLE scene for water drops. a misdemeanor, failure to Zechary Heath Golden, evening near Lake Appa- permit was previously issued. The ausec of both fires appear on a felony. Murphy, 25, 4-4, injury to lachia Dam in Cherokee The issuance of any new per- is under investigation, the Lamar Antonio Wil- personal property. County, according to a Multiple fires mits has also been suspended release says. release. The Hiwassee River until the ban is lifted. fire was reported in a steep burning area “With spring wildfire sea- RALEIGH area near the lake on both High fire danger and son on us, coupled with the Sheriff investigating U.S. Forest Service and windy conditions across COVID-19 crisis, we don’t Tennessee Valley Authority western North Carolina led Burn ban in need to take any unnecessary lands. to multiple blazes over the chances with the dry weather short-term rentals As of Monday morning, weekend, according to a 32 counties and fuel conditions that will Franklin – Sheriff Rob- The penalty is a class-two the Hiwassee River Fire is release, with the U.S. Forest Due to increased fire risk, exist in the western part of ert Holland has directed his misdemeanor carrying a estimated at 80 acres. The Service firefighters respond- the N.C. Forest Service our state during the next officers to investigate allega- maximum sentence of up fire is burning on U.S. For- ing to two significant fires. has issued a ban on all several days,” Agriculture tions of possible violations to 60 days in jail and/or a est Service property on the The ampC Daniel Boone open burning and canceled Commissioner Steve Troxler involving short-term rentals. $1,000 fine. Nantahala National Forest Fire started on private all burning permits for said in the release. Macon County com- “The unlawful and selfish Tusquitee Ranger District property off Little East Fork Cherokee and the following “Until we see more green- missioners forbid most actions of just a few could and on TVA lands surround- Road in Haywood County counties in western North ing in western North Caro- short-term rentals or leases have enormous negative ing Lake Appalachia. Fire- on Friday. The fire, estimated Carolina: lina, these hazardous forest to counter the spread of health consequences for fighters worked late into the at 72 acres and located near Alexander, Alleghany, fire conditions will continue. coronavirus, which began many,” Welch said. night Sunday to construct the Art Loeb Trail west of Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, This open burning ban is March 27. Call the Macon County containment lines in steep Deep Gap, is burning in the Burke, Cabarrus, Caldwell, a necessary step to protect Owners cannot allow Sheriff ’s Office at 828-349- terrain. Wilderness Catawba, Clay, Cleveland, lives and property.” visitors for less than 28 days, 2104 to report violations. On Monday, firefighters Area on the Pisgah Ranger Gaston, Graham, Haywood, Anyone violating the burn or more than 28 days if the Additionally, visitors to were conducting burnout District but about 80 per- Henderson, Iredell, Jackson, ban faces a $100 fine, plus rentals are not occupied on a Macon County are request- operations, which help cent contained. Lincoln, Macon, Madison, $180 court costs. Any per- consistent basis. ed to self-quarantine for a contain the fire by con- The alsC Creek Fire, esti- McDowell, Mecklenburg, son responsible for setting a “We can’t allow people to minimum of 14 days. They suming the unburned fuel mated at 90 acres, is burning Mitchell, Polk, Ruther- fire may be liable for reim- refuse to protect their neigh- are encouraged to read the between the active fire and in east of U.S. 23/441 near ford, Swain, Transylvania, bursing the Forest Service bors,” Holland said. There “State of Emergency” orders control lines. About 14 fire- Otto in Macon County but Union, Watauga, Wilkes and for any expenses related to are exceptions to the law. at maconnc.org for recom- fighters from the U.S. Forest about 90 perfect contained. Yancey. extinguishing the fire. Rental owners are allowed mendations connected with Service were on the scene. The fire started on private The burning ban went into From staff reports. to provide shelter for medi- the coronavirus threat. cal personnel, emergency workers, construction work- ers and more. Go to macon- Camp: Snowbird expands, still paying staff countync.org and click on Continued from page 1A services. this year, Holloway said the need to do two things: love “Macon County supplemen- news],” Holloway said, The rojectp constructed conversations with groups God with all of your heart, tal proclamation of State of adding that his kids feel like 6,500 linear feet of sewer that regularly attend Snow- soul, mind and strength. Emergency” for a list. sleeping later than usual and line to connect Snowbird bird have been positive. And love others more than As of Monday, Macon playing outside all day is a to the town’s wastewater “If things continue on the you love yourself. You do County had one case of pleasure. “I wanted people to system. The project, which course they’re on right now, those two things, you’ll be confirmed COVID-19 hear what this is like through took less than nine months I think people are going fulfilled. involving a full-time resident the eyes of a kid. It lightens to complete, also is expected to want their kids to go to “That’s the principle we and two confirmed cases in- the load a little bit.” to bring Andrews additional camp,” he said. “We talked want to live by. I think we’re volving nonresidents. There Snowbird also broadcasts customers. to a lot of churches over the a light that’s shining in dark- has been one coronavirus- its morning meeting on Any private landown- last week and they’re saying, ness, and people need that connected death. Facebook Live every day in ers who no longer want to ‘Yeah, we really need to get right now.” District Attorney Ashley hopes that people experience manage their septic systems our kids to camp.’ ” To schedule a tour of Hornsby Welch said her a connection with others, on Minnow Farm Road, In the meantime, Hol- Snowbird, which is open to office intends to vigorously even if it’s only through Pisgah Road and Junaluska loway plans to continue the public when not in the prosecute anyone charged the screen of an electronic Road between Snowbird and spreading his positive mes- midst of a pandemic, call with violating short-term device. the town limits will be able sage far and wide. 321-2210. rental restrictions. “People are created for to access the sewer system. “People are anxious and friendship, community and Cherokee County Commis- freaked out. They’re watch- relationship,” Holloway said. sioner Cal Stiles performed ing the stats on how many “Right now, people are feel- the first flush on Snowbird’s cases there are now and how ing isolation from all of this. new system Thursday. many people have died. We’re trying to use social “This is an answer to a lot We’re kinda being fed and media to help people feel of prayers,” Stiles said. inundated with negative connected.” information,” he said. Camping out “A lot of people are really The first flush When asked whether he discouraged with this [pan- While Snowbird is believes some portion of demic], but I don’t think considered a “non-essential summer camp will take place we have to be. Jesus said you business,” according to the executive order issued by the state, it has essential compo- Death Notices nents that allows the camp- Andrews ground to continue forward Charles David McTaggart, April 3, 2020 with various projects. The organization just completed Hayesville a sewer extension project Charles Thomas Petersen, April 4, 2020 that allows it to switch from Maysville, Ga., formerly of Murphy a high-maintenance septic Peggy Jean Smith, April 1, 2020 wastewater structure to a sewer system, providing the Rabun Gap, Ga. ability to then expand its Bobby Joe Hayes, March 30, 2020 Wednesday, April 8, 2020 Obituaries Cherokee Scout - 7A In lieu of flowers, the fam- her niece, Rachelle Edwards. family at cochranfuneral- daughter, Lee Ellen Rickett 28906; your local hospice ily has requested donations Margaret kicked cancer’s home.com. of Andrews; her sons, organization; or a church of be made to St. Jude’s Chil- rear for over 10 years, and R.L. Jordan of Andrews, your choice. dren’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude was the strongest person any Perry Jordan of Marble, The arec of Mrs. Scroggs Place, Memphis, TN 38105. of her family and friends Ronnie Jordan of Fletcher has been entrusted to Wells Please make those donations have ever known. When and Jeff Jordan of Robbins- Funeral Homes and an in memory of Paul Bryson, many would have given up, ville; and her sister, Elma online memorial register is Barbara Jean’s son. she fought until the very end Adams Stratton of Robbins- available at “Obituaries” at Condolences may be to be here for the people she ville. She has 15 grandchil- wellsfuneralhome.com. expressed to the family at loved. She loved her family dren, 26 great-grandchildren pondersfuneralhome.com. and friends completely and and 12 great-great-grand- Arrangements are by Pon- fiercely. Her elegance and children. ders Melrose Chapel, 138 beauty was undeniable. Her Due to the risks of Pearly Bradshaw Melrose Drive, Dalton, GA intelligence and common exposure to the family and 30721, 706-226-4002. sense made her the “go to” our staff of the COVID for family and friends seek- 19 virus, the family held a Pearly Walter ing information and advice. Margaret Dockery private graveside service at Her sense of humor was the 11 a.m. Saturday, April 4, at Bradshaw best and she kept it, and her Lone Oak Baptist Church Pearly Walter Bradshaw, positive attitude, until the Margaret Cemetery. Beulah’s son, the 87, of Marble, passed away end. Rev. Jeff Jordan, officiated. Monday, March 30, 2020. The family would like Dockery Plans for a memorial ser- He was a native and to thank Margaret’s siser Margaret Dills Dockery, vice to be held at a later date lifelong resident of Cherokee and brother-in-law, Shanna 86, of Murphy, passed away are incomplete but will be Boyd Shields County, and son of the late Yonce and Ronnie Chastain; Monday, March 30, 2020, in announced as they become Virgil and Lizzie Newton her best friend, Mary Dock- a Murphy care facility. available. Bradshaw. ery; friend, Lois Parker and She was a native of Towns Townson-Smith Funeral Boyd Shields Pearly retired from the her cousin, Tracy Enders, County, Ga., but lived most Home, Robbinsville, is hon- Boyd H. Shields, 63, of City of Charlotte as a super- for their help and care as her of her adult life in Murphy. ored to be serving the Jordan Marble, passed away Mon- visor. He was a member of Marcy Campbell long battle with cancer came Margaret loved being family. day, March 30, 2020. Murphy Church of God. to an end. They also wish outside working in her An online register is avail- Boyd was a man who In addition to his parents, to thank all the wonderful flowers and in the yard. She able at townson-smithfuner- walked this earth with a he was preceded in death by Marcy Lean caregivers at Good Shep- had proudly maintained alhome.com. Please feel generous spirit and a big his brothers, William and herd’s Hospice. Dr. Thomas her “HELLO” boxwoods free to call 828-479-3350 heart. His kindness and John “Bert” Bradshaw; and Campbell Clayton was her best doctor on Hanging Dog Road for and we will gladly sign your thoughtfulness were evident. sisters, Hazel Johnson, infant Marcy Lean Campbell, and biggest cheerleader. many years. name to the online guest He loved deeply his wife, May Dean Bradshaw and 83, of Bryson City, went A memorial service will She was of the Baptist registry. Brenda; his daughters, Cindi Irene Freeman. home to be with the Lord on be held at a later date due to faith. and Amanda; and especially He is survived by his Tuesday, March 31, 2020. current restrictions on group She was the daughter of his grandchildren, Loyn and wife of 68 years, Shirley A native of Swain County, gatherings. the late Garner and Cleo Ella. Bradshaw; two sons, Walter she was the daughter of the You may send tributes Ledford Dills, and wife of Geraldine Boyd cared deeply for his Bradshaw and wife Lynn late William and Ora Mae to the Chastain family at the late John Ross Dockery, Murphy High School family, and Tommy Bradshaw and Morgan Day. In addition to townson-rose.com. who died April 3, 2002. She Scroggs and in return they cared wife Cheryl; five daughters, her parents, she was also pre- Townson-Rose Funeral was also preceded in death Geraldine Mulkey deeply for him. Boyd started Brenda Bryant and husband ceded in death by two sons, Home is in charge of all by an infant son, Danny Scroggs, 81, of Clyde, died his career with his school Russell, Shelly Morrison and Bobby and Charlie Camp- arrangements. Dockery; four sisters, Mae peacefully Sunday March 29, family in the late 1970s. He husband Mike, Sandra Wil- bell; two grandsons, Jackie Dills, Vera Grant, Lougene 2020. spent his career devoted to son and husband Gary, Phyl- Holloway and Brandon Taylor and twin sister Mar- Geraldine, or Jeri as she the school and community, lis Blaylock and husband Campbell; one granddaugh- gie Elrod; and three broth- was known to most, was retiring as principal in 2016. Marlon and Cynthia Brad- ter, Elizabeth Campbell; five ers, Bill Dills, Jack Nations born July 19, 1938, in Mur- Boyd was preceded in shaw; one brother, Claude brothers, Frank, Mace, J.C., and Frank Dills. phy to the late Lewis and death by his father, Walter Bradshaw; two sisters, Oleen Clint and L.L. Day; and two Surviving are a son, Tim Myrtle Mulkey. David Shields; and sons-in- Holland and Lucille White- daughters-in-law, Brenda K. Dockery and wife Jan of She graduated from Mur- law, David Cooper and Eric head; 20 grandchildren, and Kim Campbell. Murphy; a sister, Barbara phy High School in 1955 at Howie. 44 great-grandchildren; She is survived by three Nell Cantrell of Helen, Ga.; the age of 16. He leaves behind with and one great-great-grand- children, Rosa Norris and a brother, John Nations and Jeri was predeceased by love, his wife, Brenda and daughter. husband Tony, Joann Parton wife Annetta of Buford, Ga.; her seven brothers and the home they so lovingly The family held a private and husband Danny, and a granddaughter, Nanette sisters. built together. Als, he service Thursday, April 2, at Russell Campbell Sr.; her Davis and husband Ron- In 1955, Jeri married John leaves his precious mother, Murphy Church of God. husband, Joe (Pop) Camp- nie of Greenville, S.C.; a C. Scroggs of Brasstown. Betty; his daughters, Cindi A Celebration of Life will bell; grandchildren, Liz great-granddaughter, Sophie After settling in Haywood Leatherwood (Scott), and be announced at a later date. Jenkins, Elizabeth Holloway, Davis; and several nieces and County in 1958, they raised Amanda Cooper (Mike); In lieu of flowers, memo- Mark Postell, Missy Cut- nephews. four children: Justin Scroggs the light of his eyes, grand- rial donations may be made shaw, Tiffany Pickering and Bob Jenkins A private graveside service (Jane) of Cullowhee; Jennie children, Loyn Howie, Ella to Murphy Church of God, Russell Campbell Jr.; nine was held at Ebenezer Baptist Scroggs Ienzer (Didier) of Howie. Boyd cared deeply 129 Church of Christ Road, great-grandchildren; six Church Cemetery with Nice, France: Jill Scroggs and loved his sisters, Les- Murphy, NC 28906. great-great-grandchildren; Bob Jenkins the Rev. Patrick Garrett Silverboard (Reid) of Largo, lie Hollowell (Jack) and You may send tributes one sister, Grace Gregory, Bob Jenkins, 75, of officiating. Fla.; and the late Jody Fred Katrina Midgette (Barry). to the Bradshaw family at and three brothers, Doug, Murphy, went to be with his The family will receive Scroggs. Nephews, David Hollow- townson-rose.com. Dillard and Don Day. Lord and Savior on Saturday, friends and have a memo- The absolute joy of Jeri’s ell, Logan Midgette, Avery Townson-Rose Funeral A private family graveside March 28, 2020. rial service at a later date life were her granddaughters, Midgette, and great-neph- Home is in charge of all service will be held at a later He was born Jan. 20, following the removal of the Emma Ienzer, Laura Silver- ews, Micah and Jase Hollow- arrangements. date. 1945, in Caldwell County executive order. board and Rachel Silver- ell inspired Boyd to be a bet- In lieu of flowers, dona- to the late Cathleen Carter Ivie Funeral Home, board. ter person with humor and tions may be made to help Small. Murphy, is in charge of all Jeri was a decades-long smiles. Boyd touched many with final expenses to the Mr. Jenkins was a former arrangements. member of Oak Grove lives and will be missed. family at 157 Poppy Drive, state trooper with the North An online guest register is Baptist Church in Clyde. To honor and rejoice his Bryson City, NC 28713. Carolina State Highway Pa- available at iviefuneralhome. She taught Sunday school caring spirit, a Celebration trol and former truck driver com. and worked diligently to of Life will be held at a later Barbara with Enka and later with help with Christmas decora- date. Wilsonart. tions and nativity produc- Memorials may be made Bryson He was a member of Little tions. Jeri also voluntarily to Boyd Shields Bulldog Barbara Jean Bryson, 69, Brasstown Baptist Church. monitored the kids sitting Success Fund, Murphy High of Dalton, Ga., departed this He is survived by his wife in the back pews on Sunday School, 104 High School life early Sunday morning, of 47 years, Betty Gillenwa- mornings. Circle, Murphy, NC 28906, March 29, 2020, at a local ter Jenkins of the home; two For years, Jeri taught cake Attention: Jason Forrister. hospital. daughters, Audrey Jenkins decorating and candy mak- Ivie Funeral Home, Barbara Jean was born Hamby and husband Cecil ing at Haywood Commu- Murphy, is in charge of Sept. 13, 1950, in Young of Deep Gap, Robin Jenkins nity College. After retire- arrangements. Harris, Ga. She was a daugh- of Lynchburg, Va.; adopted ment, she heard from many An online guest register is ter of the late Coolidge son, Tyler Church of Deep former students that she had available at iviefuneralhome. Marion Mason and Chris- Gap; two granddaughters, prepared them well for their com. tine M. May Mason. In addi- Margaret Chastain Anna Starnes and husband careers. tion to her parents, she was Harris, Michelle Smith and Jeri also gave generously of also preceded in death by husband Caleb; one great- her time and energy to her her husband, Fred Junior Margaret granddaughter, Joy Starnes, community. She volunteered Bryson who passed away and two great-grandsons, Beulah Jordan with both Haywood Hos- Dec. 21, 1993; son, Fred Chastain Logan Starnes and Andrew pice and Meals on Wheels. Paul Bryson; and a brother- Margaret Grace Chastain, Smith, all of Deep Gap; Jeri mastered numerous in-law, Ronald Dills. 71, of Andrews, passed one sister, Julia Small Carl Beulah crafts over the years, but her She is survived by her peacefully Friday, April 3, and husband Bill, of Port lifelong interests were wild- son and daughter-in-law, 2020, surrounded by family Charlotte, Fla.; brother, C.P. Jordan flowers and birdwatching. Adam and Amanda Bryson and has gone to be with the Small and wife Debbie of Beulah Adams Jordan, Her backyard gardens will be of Chatsworth, Ga.; daugh- Lord. Mount Holly. 94, of Marble, went home a reminder of her work for ters and sons-in-law, April Margaret leaves behind Private services were held to be with the Lord on years to come. and Mack Flood of Dalton, her son, Deryck Parker; Tuesday, March 31, at Co- Wednesday, April 1, 2020, at Although she gave birth Teresa Vejar, Jennifer Hays daughter, Julie Parker; along chran Funeral Home Chapel Valley View Care Center in to four children, Jeri “moth- and Michael Chance, all of with daughter-in-law, Adri- with the Revs. Aud Brown Andrews. ered” countless others. Chatsworth; brother and sis- enne Parker; grandsons, Alex and Cecil Hamby officiat- A native of Graham Friends of her children knew ter-in-law, John Richard and and Paxton Parker; grand- ing. The eulogy was given County, she was the daugh- they were always welcome in Susan Mason of Andrews; daughters, Gracie Parker by John Cabe. Music was ter of the late Rev. Clarence her home. If a child was in sisters, Brenda Dills of Dal- and Harmony Lunsford; by Anna Starnes, Michelle and Della Stratton Adams. need, she was ready to help. ton, and Trudy Duckworth and her beloved brothers Smith, Misty Bowen and In addition to her parents, Considering the current of Blairsville, Ga.; grand- and sister, Carl Edwards, Joann Cabe. she was preceded in death public health situation, a children, Chris Teran, Anita James Edwards and Hazel The family requests that, by her husband, Herman private burial was held last and O’mar Hanif, Jessica Cable; brother-in-law, Jerry in lieu of flowers, dona- Jordan; and her children, week at Oak Grove Baptist and Clay Bishop, Cassondra Cable; and many nieces and tions be made to the chil- Estella Jordan, Linda Kay Church Cemetery. In the Ingle, Adrian Dennington nephews. dren’s home in Campeche, Jordan, Ruth Jordan Pender- future, when gathering and and Corbin Dennington; Margaret is joyfully Mexico. Checks may be sent grass, Terry Jordan and Wil- travel restrictions are lifted, a seven great-grandchildren; rejoined with many loved to Eternity Baptist Missions lie Jordan; her sisters, Ethel celebration service of her life and a number of nieces and ones who passed before: P.O. Box 509, Marble, NC Adams Phillips and Mellie will be held. 128 Tennessee St. nephews also survive. husband, Alan Chastain; 28905. Brooks; and her broth- Memorials in Jeri’s honor in Murphy The family will hold a father, Tommy Edwards; Cochran Funeral Home, ers, Clyde Adams, Charlie may be made to Hanging memorial service at Aquone mother, Grace Whitener; Murphy, is in charge of Adams, Floyd Adams and Dog Baptist Church Cem- 835-3444 Baptist Church in Nantahala sister, Sharon Edwards; Aunt arrangements. Wayne Adams. etery Fund, 3522 Hanging All services are free and confidential on a date to be announced. Mary Margaret Black; and Send condolences to the Beulah is survived by her Dog Road, Murphy, NC www.pregnancyandparentingcenter.org 8A - Cherokee Scout Local Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Sam Jokich/ For the Cherokee Scout Some of the Chero- kee County Transit Department’s team consists of Richard Newton, driver; Lisa Stroud, office manager; Janet Crisp, driver; Jennifer West, director; and Pam Johnson, driver (from left). Transit issues new guide By Penny Ray was needed. The guide also includes policies [email protected] regarding personal hygiene, appropriate attire and the transfer of animal waste that Murphy – The Cherokee County Tran- may result from passengers who have pets in sit Department created an official passenger their home. guide that outlines policies, procedures and “In today’s world that we’re living in, it penalties for not following the guidelines. is possible that the vans could be soiled,” Alyssa Montague/Contributing Photographer “I wanted a guide explaining our rules, West said. “It’s a health and safety concern; From his home office, teacher David Decker shows a mask he printed using Murphy policies and standards of operation that new that’s the only reason we even broached the Middle School’s 3D printer. passengers or new people to the area could subject.” pick up,” Transit Director Jennifer The transit department has West said. “We had some policies, 12 vehicles and nine drivers that but we didn’t have them compiled travel to various locations in Teacher prints 3D masks into a guide before now.” Georgia, North Carolina and By Samantha Sinclair the mask, takes another two hours to print, In addition to a list of locations and costs Tennessee. Anywhere between 4-8 vehicles [email protected] and the grid piece, which holds the filter in for roundtrip travel to various destinations are dispatched each weekday, depending place and keeps it from touching your face, in and outside of the county, the guide on demand. The department will transport Murphy – David Decker normally takes 47 minutes to print. Decker said he includes new information regarding the vari- residents to medical appointments, shopping spends his days teaching students computer could lower the print time, but that would ous violations that could lead to a passenger destinations, and for employment purposes. science skills at Murphy Middle School, also lower the quality of the mask. being suspended from using the service. The ehiclesv continue to run in accor- but now he’s spending his days – and using He started making the first mask Thursday “This outlines what we could suspend dance with recommendations and restric- his classroom tools – to make masks for the and already has several completed. people for and how long,” West said. tions issued by state and local officials due to medical community. He’s gotten support from another educa- “It also outlines the no-show policy and the COVID-19 outbreak. Decker runs the school’s SmartLab, which tor. Murphy High School’s librarian/media the appeal process [for anyone who has been “We’re still running and trying to meet the includes a Dremel Digilab D45 3D printer. coordinator, Alyssa Montague, who is also suspended].” needs of the citizens,” West said. The printer, as well as filament used to print his wife, has helped by filming and editing West said it’s very rare Residents and visitors can grab a copy of 3D designs, were part of a large donation videos about the mask-printing process. for a passenger to be suspended from using the new transit guide at 77 Hardin St. or from TEAM Industries in Marble and the Those videos have been shared on social me- the service. However, in today’s environ- access it online at www.cherokeecounty-nc. TEAM Foundation in Minnesota. dia, including the Murphy Middle STEM ment, officials determined an official policy gov. Principal Tiffany Clapsaddle, Cherokee Facebook page. County Schools Superintendent Jeana Con- Decker said he has already gotten interest ley and Decker came up with the idea to use from medical personnel for the masks. That’s Everyday People of Cherokee County the SmartLab’s tools – and Decker’s knowl- exactly who he wants to get the masks first. edge – to make 3D printed masks. Decker “As an educator, I have the luxury to work In 2006, Sean Mark Paul of Murphy brought the printer home and got to work. from home and practice social distancing, answered an ad that read, “Bring five “It’s a good feeling to be able to be able while our medical professionals and other people to the New York comedy club and to contribute to the solution,” Decker said. essential workers are exposed to the virus on get five minutes on stage,” which was the “It’s an opportunity to help out our medical a daily basis,” he said. beginning of his entertainment career. professionals on the front line.” Decker said he has also heard from other Since then, he has been a mascot for He got the mask design from an open- teachers in the county who want to help, National Deli, the Miami Heat and source 3D printing website. The masks and he’s shared information on printing the Space Coast Credit Union, and even are reusable and can be machine- or hand- masks with them. went on to a brief stint as a circus clown, washed. The filters can also be replaced. “I hope getting the word out on what which ultimately led him back to stand- Each mask takes more than 14 hours to I’m doing will inspire more people who are up comedy. make. The mask piece takes 11 hours and 23 familiar with 3D printing processes and have In 2014, Sean’s daughter was born in minutes to print. access to a 3D printer to do the same,” he North Carolina, where he started hosting The apc piece, which fits onto the front of said. open mics in Cherokee and surround- ing counties. He has since coordinated, performed in and managed successful Sam Jokich/For the Cherokee Scout comedy shows at Hoppy Trout Brewing Back when folks could still get together, IOI provides masks to community Co. in Andrews and Nocturnal Brewing Sean Mark Paul of Murphy would play guitar By Samantha Sinclair in Hayesville, as well as started work on downtown, entertaining the locals and tour- [email protected] solo music. ists alike. Andrews – Industrial Crossword Opportunities Inc. began work on March 21 to design 8. About Andes and develop samples of surgical masks that could 9. Fishermen use it prolong the use of all N-95 10. Expresses delight masks. 11. Shouts The IOI masks were sent 12. Feudal agricultural to Carolina Textile District laborer for testing to validate use as 14. Sailboat Level 2 surgical masks. The masks were also tested by 15. Small Eurasian local health departments and willows first responders for fit, form 18. S. American native and function. people IOI distributed the first 20. Extreme disgust 5,100 finished-product 24. Nonsense (slang) masks on April 1 to the three health departments in 26. Produce male Cherokee, Clay and Gra- reproductive cells ham counties, as well as to Industrial Opportunities Inc. distributed the first 5,100 fin- 28. Computes Erlanger Western Carolina ished masks on April 1 across western North Carolina. 30. Pop singer Hospital and other entities CLUES ACROSS 41. Wife of Sparta’s king 32. Weds secretly across western North of our community first,” he O’Brien is proud of his 1. Canadian law 43. Ballplayer accessory 34. Having two poles Carolina. said. “This all happened last staff for “rising to the enforcers 44. Temporary cessation Tom O’Brien, president of week in a flurry.” occasion.” 35. Yankee hero Bucky 5. Actor Idris of breathing 37. Building IOI, said they are donating O’Brien has pulled a few “We just knew we had the 9. Cut or bruise masks to the health depart- people from each line – they skill and talent here,” he said. 46. Where construction 38. Per __, each ments, local first responders still need to service their O’Brien added that the 11. Vegetables workers ply their trade 40. Six (Spanish) and Erlanger, while selling regular customers with prod- business only has 190 es- 13. Aircraft delivery 48. Arguments that justify 42. Makes amends the masks at cost to enti- ucts – to produce the masks. sential employees working. 15. To make obsolete a religious doctrine 43. Scoundrels ties in other counties. He He is hoping to reach a goal The 60 adults with disabili- 16. Things similar to 52. Thick cloud of tiny received calls from 10 differ- of manufacturing 30,000 ties who receive vocational 45. Baseball’s best those already noted water droplets pitchers ent sheriff ’s offices across the masks each week. training at the business were 17. Columbus is a region alone. He said it feels great to be asked to stay home as a pre- 53. Widens 47. Some are scrambled “We wanted to take care able to help the community. cautionary measure. famous one 54. Detection 49. Emit coherent 19. Age group 56. Period of inactivity radiation 21. Denotes nature of 57. Tomato and vodka 50. Singer Redding sound are two 51. Break 22. Klutz 58. Greek war god 55. Institute legal 23. Uninteresting 59. Urinates proceedings against 25. Computer manufacturer CLUES DOWN Last week’s answers. 26. 2,000 lbs. 1. Churned 27. Genus of seabirds 2. Seal bottles 29. Emerges 3. Million barrels per 31. Baseball stat day (abbr.) 33. Witnesses 4. Meat from a pig 34. Observed (French) 36. Satisfy 5. Within 38. Former OSS 6. Walk in a slow pace 39. Small Eurasian deer 7. Cries Wednesday, April 8, 2020 From the Front Cherokee Scout - 9A Killed: Victim may have been looking for food Continued from page 1A edly cuts McTaggart’s throat. The hailed from a broken home. His found no such luck when dealing a good person and would give you back, but he didn’t have full suspect cuts McTaggart’s throat biological mother lives out of state, with others in the community. the shirt off his back. He loved the strength because he was losing at least five times before walking and the two never stayed in touch. Chuck often rummaged through Lord, and he would go to church blood. It was terrible to watch.” away and leaving his victim on the Chuck’s father, known as “Sonny,” trash bins throughout Andrews, every now and then with some McTaggart died Friday following ground to die. married another woman, who con- looking for something to hold him friends. He wanted help. He came a late-night knife attack on Heaton A few seconds later, McTaggart vinced him to turn his back on his over until his next meal. to us not long ago, begging to help Circle at the Andrews Housing manages to stand up. He stumbles drug-addicted son. Chuck’s father “He told me and Nick that no- him get off the drugs.” Authority. Video footage of the to a house across the street from passed away in November; his step- body wanted him,” Cindy said. “He Mayor James Reid grew up with killing, which was reviewed by the the Dumpster and collapses on the mother passed away in February. said he’d knock on a door to ask Chuck and described him as a Cherokee Scout, shows McTaggart front porch. “Chuck had a hard life growing for a glass of water or something to “very good” baseball player. He has removing a bag of items from a When police arrived on scene, up,” Cindy said. “His stepmom eat and they would shut the door decided to donate a month’s worth community trash bin around 10:15 they found Coleman nearby smok- locked him out. But his daddy in his face and tell him to leave. of the salary he earns as mayor to p.m. before climbing on a bicycle ing a cigarette. He was wearing loved him.” He would come to me and Nick help with funeral expenses. to pedal away. McTaggart barely the same shirt seen on the suspect Chuck struggled with addiction all the time, and say he didn’t have Reid also established a fund to travels a few feet before an assailant in surveillance footage, and his for much of his life and survived anything to live for. He said he was help Nicholas pay for college when approaches him. socks were covered in blood. Police homelessness for nearly a decade tired of living that life. he’s ready to attend. Others in the say Coleman never spoke a word before his untimely demise. He “There was a lot of good in him; community have donated funds to ‘This is a shock’ during interrogation and would and Cindy married in 1984, but he just went down the wrong road.” help Nick as well. While the video does not con- only nod his head when asked if he separated when their son Nicho- Coleman is charged with felony tain audio, it appears the killer says wanted an attorney. las was 8 years old. Although the ‘Never caused problems’ murder. He is being held at the something to McTaggart before “This is a shock,” said Debra couple did not live together, they Police believe Chuck was Cherokee County Detention Cen- grabbing him. McTaggart tries to “Cindy” McTaggart, who has been maintained regular contact. searching for food prior to being ter in Murphy with no bond. climb off the bike and escape the separated from her husband for “He was using needles, so I had murdered. Officials say the bag he “We recently invested more man, but he falls onto the grass. about 10 years. “I’ve never known to get my kid away from that,” pulled from the Dumpster didn’t than $16,000 to install cameras, The suspect then stands over him to go down to the housing Cindy said. “He had to be straight appear to contain anything that and we plan to install more,” said McTaggart, who tries to break away authority project. It’s a very sad before he could come around. He’d belonged to the suspect accused Alderman Mike Sheidy, who is also from his grasp. thing.” go see his son at work every day, of killing him, just a sandwich and executive director of the housing After a few seconds of struggle and Nicholas would buy him two other “junk” of little to no value. authority. between the two men, the suspect Life before death hamburgers.” “Chuck never caused any “It was all worth it to be able to pulls a knife from what appears to Charles David McTaggart, Cindy also provided food for problems, or started any fights or find the person who committed be a sheath on his side and repeat- known affectionately as “Chuck,” Chuck on a regular basis, but he arguments,” Cindy said. “He was this heinous crime.” Checkpoint: Visitors urged to self-quarantine here Continued from page 1A ment officials employed by multiple agencies “The sheriff ’s office will not purposefully enforcement vehicles will be parked on Main line of vehicles backed up to the four-lane who requested anonymity in order to speak go out and stop vehicles because they are on Street (also known as U.S. Business 19) to highway. To move traffic along, at times freely about the matter. They each said they the road or stop and ask why people are out deter out-of-state traffic. police just waved every vehicle through understood the efforts by local and state and about. To do so puts our officers at risk. The ehiclev checkpoints on Main without checking for residency, which again lawmakers to try and prevent the spread of This is not Nazi Germany or Soviet Russia Street will be periodically and temporar- defeated the purpose of the effort, and even COVID-19, and none of the officers felt where you are asked for your papers!” Frank- ily manned. Police cannot remain at those had law enforcement officials questioning lawmakers were issuing directives for nefari- lin County Sheriff Scott Nichols wrote in stations around the clock, and civilians do whether their time was being used ous reasons. a Facebook post that has been shared more not have the constitutional authority to stop appropriately. However, they all felt the restrictions than 5,000 times. motorists. Those erew just some of the issues wit- being put in place either outright violated – Reid said he erected the checkpoint and When police are manning the stations, nessed by the Cherokee Scout over the course or were on the verge of violating – the U.S. roadblocks to simply deter out-of-state visi- they will not be checking the identification of several hours Thursday and Friday before Constitution. tors from turning off U.S. 19/74 and enter- of every driver. Instead, they will keep an eye town officials decided to modify the plan. “The Constitution is the supreme law of ing downtown. out for motorists who give police reasonable “It’s trial and error, and there has been the land,” one officer said. “I know they’re “The point was to keep them moving on suspicion to check their license. Motorists more error than anything right now,” Mayor trying to protect the people and stop the vi- the four-lane,” he said. who meet that criteria will be pulled over. James Reid said. “It’s a work in progress.” rus, but we cannot make laws that supersede After recognizing the logistical and legal Meanwhile, county officials have also is- While some motorists seemed more than the Constitution.” issues related to the checkpoint, Reid modi- sued a new directive and plan to erect signs happy to show identification in hopes that Local law enforcement officials are not the fied his orders to police and set up an elec- to discourage out-of-state visitors from the checkpoint would keep the coronavirus only ones to express this concern. A sheriff tronic sign on U.S. 19/74 near Main Street entering Cherokee County. The signs will from affecting town residents, others felt the in Franklin County, Maine, issued a state- that says, “Local Traffic Only.” say: measures violated the Constitution of the ment saying his officers would not be “set- Until further notice, Cover Avenue and “Upon arrival, part-time residents must go United States. ting up a police state” after Gov. Janet Mills Robbinsville Road remain completely directly to their property. Self-quarantine for TheScout spoke with several law enforce- issued a Stay-at-Home Order last week. blocked to all traffic. Meanwhile, two law 14 days.” Pandemic: CDC recommends wearing masks, gloves Continued from page 1A but 80 percent of the deaths ple are willing to be tested,” Out of those tests, six “It is certainly a positive were those ages 65 and older. At-risk individuals Badger said, adding that it’s people from Cherokee, Clay for those who recovered, and The state’s report subtracts According to the Centers for Disease Control & important in reducing the and Fannin (Ga.) counties it’s an important and encour- the deaths from the number Prevention, those who are considered high-risk for potential spread of the virus tested positive. He said most aging sign,” he said. of cases. severe illness include: in the community. of those people were show- Badger said while this is Cherokee County’s first u People ages 65 and older. Mitchell said that not only ing no symptoms at all. good news, it does not mean death was a man in his 80s u People who live in a nursing home or long-term were those tested helping “Our testing revealed residents can let their guard who passed away due to facility. themselves and their fami- there are asymptomatic carri- down. He added that the complications from the vi- u Individuals with chronic lung disease or moderate lies, but they were willing to ers,” Mitchell said. “Because coronavirus can still have rus. He was the state’s ninth to severe asthma. help the community. we don’t have testing for “detrimental effects” on death overall. As of Tuesday, u Those with serious heart conditions. “I consider them to be everyone, we must assume many individuals. there were 46 people across u People who are immunocompromised. citizens in the best sense of everyone we meet is a poten- Local residents should the state who died after test- u Individuals with severe obesity. the word,” he said. tial carrier.” continue to follow Gov. Roy ing positive for COVID-19. u Individuals with diabetes. All who were tested were He said so far, Erlanger Cooper’s Stay-at-Home Or- While Badger could not u People with chronic kidney disease undergoing quarantined until their test Western Carolina Hospital der except for essential work provide any more informa- dialysis. results returned. has not been overburdened. and needs, practice social tion about the local man u People with liver disease. “We’re hoping this was a From what he’s seen, county distancing when out and who passed away due to containment effort that was residents have responded use proper hand washing privacy laws, the health successful,” Mitchell said. well to social distancing. techniques. The Centers for department said in a release County. He responded by con- Disease Control & Preven- that the county’s first death The household contact tacting Dogwood Health tion also recently recom- is “an unfortunate reminder of a previously reported Trust, a non-profit working mended people wear cloth of the seriousness that sur- individual has been iso- to improve the health and What Are You Waiting For? face coverings, or masks, in rounds COVID-19 and the lated since their contact was well-being of western North There’s never been a better time to start settings where social distanc- potential impacts to those tested, and only left their Carolina. Mitchell knew the hearing what you’ve been missing! ing is difficult. high-risk individuals.” home for medical care, the organization was working to Badger said while cloth High-risk individuals health department said get test kits to support local QUALITY ASSURED | STATE-OF-THE-ART masks do little to nothing to include those ages 65 and Sunday. Their household health departments. HEARING AID DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT protect the user, they do help older, according to the contact’s test results were “The trust wanted to do ALL MAKE REPAIRS • Digital Programmable Models keep the user from spread- CDC. reported on March 29. The what it could to prevent the ing droplets by coughing or Over the past week, the health department said it is spread of the virus,” Mitchell Serving North Georgia area for over 27 years. Hearing Professional of the Year 2012 sneezing to someone else. health department also an- still working to identify the said. The effectiveness of masks nounced three additional source of the infection. Within days, a testing Connie Duncan NORTH GEORGIA also depends on proper han- cases of residents testing The two new cases linked site was set up in the folk 281C Young Harris St. Blairsville, Georgia dling. positive for COVID-19, to the folk school were school’s Festival Barn, where 866-896-5175 Hearing Aid “Just because you have a bringing the reported case reported on the evening of those exposed could get test- 706-745-1861 mask on doesn’t make you total – including two non- March 31. The tests for those ed for free in a drive-through Located beside the Post Offi ce Specialist inherently safer,” he said. residents and the death – to cases were part of a collabor- setting. Those administering QUALITY HEARING AID SALES & SERVICE Badger said the CDC rec- 12 since March 18. Since ative effort between the folk the tests included Mitch- ommendation to use cloth not all cases are tested, this school, Cherokee County ell, two Cherokee County masks instead of medical- number as well as ones from Health Department, Clay Health Department staff grade surgical or N-95 masks the state may not represent County Health Department members, one Clay County also acts as a deterrent for the actual number of people and Dogwood Health Trust Health Department staff the community to use sup- who have or have had CO- to reduce the spread of the member and two nurses plies the medical community VID-19. virus in the community. from Buncombe County. needs. All three cases were related Since he was on the mail- Mitchell said they tested The tates is not reporting to previously reported cases. ing list the folk school used 71 people in the barn on the recoveries, only report- One was a household con- to find people who attended March 24 and four other ing the number of North tact of an individual possibly the dance, Dr. Brian Mitch- people a short time later. The Carolina residents who exposed to the coronavirus ell got involved. He said folk school said on March have tested positive and the at Harrah’s Cherokee Valley the folk school responded 21 that about 90 people at- number of deaths in those River Casino & Hotel, while quickly once they learned tended the dance. who tested positive. As of the other two attended the someone who became ill a Both Mitchell and Badger Tuesday morning, the state same contra dance at John C. day or so after the dance on were proud to see so many had 3,221 cases. Campbell Folk School as the March 10 tested positive on people in the community Of those testing positive, individual who was the first March 18. The folk school respond to testing. 42 percent were ages 25-49, reported case in Cherokee already closed on March 13. “It’s encouraging that peo- 10A - Cherokee Scout Local Wednesday, April 8, 2020 Hospital welcomes prayer Online Worship By Samantha Sinclair Here are some of the [email protected] Holy Week services online churches in Cherokee u The Cherokee County Ministerial Association is County that are offering on- Peachtree – The com- planning to live-stream the noon Good Friday service line worship opportunities, munity has a designated from Murphy First United Methodist Church. as meetings of 10 people or place to pray for local hospi- u Murphy First United Methodist Church will more have been canceled due tal workers. broadcast the Easter morning service live from the to the coronavirus pandem- Mark Kimball, CEO of sanctuary. ic. Please email updates to Erlanger Western Carolina u The ministerial association and local churches also [email protected]. Hospital, is a member of are working on a special, and creative, sunrise service u Calvary Hill Baptist Murphy First United Meth- to “make everyone feel connected and together, even Church in Murphy, 11 a.m. odist Church. He asked his while we’re apart.” One idea is to have every believer Sundays on Facebook. pastor, the Rev. Will Posey, in the county go outside at 7 a.m. Sunday and sing the u Cornerstone Church in if the faith community could same hymn. Andrews, 10:30 a.m. Sun- find a way to show support days at www.facebook.com/ for the hospital staff. acquired to designate park- park in any spot near the cornerstone.church.735944. “We all know their jobs ing for young families, then signs. u Covenant Baptist have become increas- added new signage that read, “It’s near the entrance, vis- Church in Murphy, 11 a.m. ingly difficult, and things “Park and Pray for hospital ible to staff and patients, so Sundays and 7 p.m. Wednes- are tough on patients and staff and patients” on one they know folks are praying days on Facebook Live. families,” Posey said. “Prayer side and, “We are praying for them, but not in the way,” u Grace Fellowship in is a way we can draw on, and for you! ‘The Lord is your Posey said. “This was on Andrews, 8 a.m. Sundays at share the strength and hope keeper …’ (Psalm 121:5)” on Mark’s heart, and he knew youtube/B3i8nq0_kj4. Sam Jokich/For the Cherokee Scout of God.” the other. right where they could go.” u Journey Fellowship in Father James Blomeley of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox On behalf of the local The signs were placed Posey said those who wish Ranger, 11 a.m. Sundays on Church in Murphy is doing his part to help stop the ministerial association, Posey in front of spots near the to offer their support in Facebook at “Journey spread of the coronavirus by having Sunday services went into action, gathered entrance April 1. Those who prayer could stop by on their Fellowship.” online via Facebook. While some churches have budgets two signs the church recently wish to stop by and pray may way to the store or work. u Little Brasstown Baptist for video and audio equipment, Blomeley found a way Church, 8:30 and 11 a.m. around the additional expense by using his iPhone. Sundays on YouTube at “lit- tlebrasstownchurch.” Sundays on WKRK-FM Church in Rhodo, 11 a.m. u Maltby Baptist Church 105.5 and www.murphy- Sundays on Facebook. in Marble, 11 a.m. Sundays firstumc.org. u Red Oak Church in on Facebook Live. u Murphy Second Baptist Andrews, 5 p.m. Sundays at u Marble Springs Bap- Church, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. www.facebook.com/redoak- tist Church in Marble, 11 Sundays, and 7 p.m. Wednes- church. a.m. Sundays on Facebook days at www.facebook.com/ u Shepherd of the and www.marblesprings.org. Murphy-Second-Baptist- Mountains in Murphy, 9:30 u Mount Carmel Baptist Church-102366144459219. and 11:30 a.m. Sundays at Church in Hiwassee Dam, u Murphy Seventh-day www.facebook/shepherd- 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sundays, Adventist Church, 11 a.m. churchmurphy. and 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Saturdays on Facebook. u St. Andrew Lutheran www.facebook.com/Mount- u Oak Grove Baptist Church in Andrews, 11 a.m. CarmelMissionaryBaptist- Church in Marble, 11 a.m. Sunday on Facebook at “St. Samantha Sinclair/[email protected] Church. Sundays on Facebook Live. Lutheran Church in the Christopher T. Beaver II is one of many volunteers helping at the Sharing Center food u MountainView Church u Providence Presbyterian Mountains.” pantry in downtown Murphy. in Peachtree, 11 a.m. Sun- Church PCA in Murphy, u St. Nicholas Orthodox days on Facebook Live at 10:45 a.m. Sundays at www. Church in Murphy, 10 a.m. “MountainView Church.” providencepcamurphy.org. Sundays on Facebook Live u Murphy First Baptist u Ranger and Tomotla at “St. Nicholas Orthodox Food bank facing increase in Church, 11 a.m. Sundays United Methodist Churches, Church, Murphy, NC.” on WCNG-FM 102.7 and 11 a.m. Sundays on YouTube u Valleytown Baptist needy families with pandemic Facebook at “First Baptist at “Ranger and Tomotla Church in Andrews, 10:30 Church Murphy.” United Methodist a.m. and 6 p.m. Sundays, By Wally Avett their cars or trucks, rain or shine.” u Murphy First United Churches.” and 7 p.m. Wednesdays on Contributing Writer A number of churches in and west of Methodist Church, 11 a.m. u Red Marble Baptist Facebook Live. Murphy support the Sharing Center with Murphy – The Sharing Center, largest ongoing financial support and providing food bank in Cherokee County, is facing volunteer workers. record demand as the coronavirus pandemic It was started years ago as a cooperative grows. effort by Catholic and Protestant churches “We’ve gone to a drive-through opera- in town, which still participate at all levels. tion,” said Sande Kimball, president of the Today, three other rural church groups are board of directors. “But we’re still very also heavily involved – Friendship Bap- much open, and the number of families we tist, plus Ranger and Reid’s Chapel United serve is growing every week.” Methodist. Normally, she said, a new family will be The Sharing Center’s address is P.O. Box signed up once in a while, added to the rolls 692, Murphy, NC 28906. Donations are to receive a generous amount of free food needed to fund the increasing demand for just once a month. food. Usually, the Sharing Center has more than Clients from Topton to the Tennessee 1,000 eligible families, and they can come line come to the Sharing Center, many of at their convenience to get their monthly those senior citizens living in families of food ration any Tuesday or Friday between only one or two members. Records are 1-3 p.m. kept carefully and show that average “However, we enrolled a total 15 brand- families come for free food only three or new families on a recent Friday,” she said. four times a year, although they are eligible “Probably the most new ones in one day for 12 visits. ever in our history.” However, that’s changing as more and The Sharing Center operates from the larger families are enrolling and driving to basement of First United Methodist Church the Sharing Center. downtown. Clients have always crowded Sometimes closed when it conflicted with together on pews and chairs as they awaited special religious services, the Sharing Center their turn. But no more. will be open as usual this Good Friday. “To reduce face-to-face contact, we ask Wally Avett, a volunteer worker at the our clients to remain in their vehicles,” she Sharing Center food pantry for the last 6-8 said. “Our paperwork has been streamlined, years, is also a member of the local charity’s and we bring out their food and load it into board of directors. Wednesday, April 8, 2020 cherokeescout.com B Page 1B Sports

Local golf courses driving strong Green light despite COVID-19 pandemic

Noah Shatzer/[email protected] A golfer tees off on Sunday afternoon at Chatuge Shores Golf Course’s 10th hole in Hayesville.

ajor golf has shut down, and early in April and the regulations only ing to put yourself in any jeopardy.” the country with mandates disallowing all of the pro tours have been being placed a few weeks ago.” These mplementationsi include play, including Illinois, Maine, Mary- postponed, but what kind of Rinaldo mentioned that golf, unlike changes such as having members of a land, Massachusetts, Michigan, Min- Mimpact is the COVID-19 pandemic hav- most other sports, is in the unique posi- golf group ride separately in different nesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, ing the rest of the golfing industry? tion where the sport can be played while carts, flipping over the cups of the holes, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Vermont, In North Carolina, where golfing is adhering to proper social distancing and disallowing removal of the hole flags and Washington and Wyoming. considered an allowed “outdoor activity” mass gathering restrictions. He added removing rakes from bunkers, among The ationalN Golf Federation’s data under the state’s Stay-at-Home Order, that the staff at the course is taking a other changes. also reported that as of Thursday, an business is continuing as usual, with number of precautions in order to re- The course staff is also meticulously estimated 44 percent of the nation’s golf precautions being taken to limit oppor- strict potential spreading opportunities. cleaning each cart once it is returned courses were still open for business, with tunities for spreading of the virus. “We received guidelines from the from the course, wiping down surfaces states in the Southern United States hav- At Chatuge Shores Golf Course, visi- United States Golf Federation before the inside of the pro shop any time a cus- ing more courses still open than in the tation numbers are on par, if not a little Stay-at-Home Order was in place and tomer leaves and have closed down the North. bit stronger than a typical April, said Bill we’ve been following those,” Rinaldo course’s dining services, Rinaldo said. Rinaldo said his hope is that if all of Rinaldo, the course’s general manager. said. While golfing is still permitted for the state’s courses continue to adhere “It’s about static with a year ago, “You can stay 6 feet away from people, North Carolinians, a report by the to the regulations, the government will maybe slightly more,” Rinaldo said. get out in the fresh air and enjoy yourself National Golf Federation stated that as continue to allow the courses to remain “It’s still a little hard to tell with it being without having to break the rules or hav- of Monday, there were 13 states across open during the pandemic. Local senior games postponed Sports Shorts HAYESVILLE open the statewide wild tur- Senior Games to be was made to postpone the key season April 11 through games indefinitely. Golf tourney May 9, preceded by a rescheduled due to “We have made the youth-only turkey season decision to postpone all our is postponed from April 4-10. The daily COVID-19 threat events which were to take limit is one turkey, and the By Noah Shatzer place originally from April Sen or The Rotary Club of Mur- possession and season limit [email protected] 25 through May 16,” said phy’s 2020 golf tournament is two turkeys per hunter. Terence Faries, one of the at Mountain Harbour Golf Murphy – The annual competition’s new Course, which was origi- WILDLIFE Cherokee and Clay County coordinators. nally set for Saturday, April GamesCherokee & Clay County, N.C. Senior Games & Silver Arts “We will continue to 18, has been postponed Hellbender for 2020 have been post- monitor the situation and indefinitely due to the CO- poned due to the growing once we get the OK to re- VID-19 pandemic. sightings threat of the COVID-19 sume life again, we will plan yet, but will be contacting Senior Games website (cher- A makeup date has not pandemic. to reschedule everything.” the various venues to arrange okeecountyseniorgames.org) been decided upon yet. The N.C. Wildlife The Senior Games & Faries also mentioned that tentative dates for late June and the Cherokee-Clay Se- Resource Commission Silver Ars competitions were while the organizers of the or July, which will allow the nior Games Facebook page HUNTING asks the public to continue originally set to take place event do not have any dates participants just enough for additional information. reporting any sightings of from April 25 to May 16, in mind yet, but are hoping time to register for the N.C. “ I would like to thank ev- Turkey time hellbenders. but due to the pandemic – to reschedule for the sum- State Games,” Faries said. eryone for their patience and If you find a hellbender, and the participants of the mer so that participants will “Anyone already signed cooperation and hope that coming up note the location and email competition fitting the most have time to register for the up, as well as potential par- we will not have to cancel the information to lori.wil- at-risk demographics for the N. C. Senior Games. ticipants, should continue to the games this year,” Faries The N.C Wildlife Re- [email protected]. coronavirus – the decision “We do not have any dates check the Cherokee County added. sources Commission will From staff reports. Beginner’s luck on river? hen my house- excitedly – reeled in my first mate asked me if trout as I walked toward I wanted to tag the stream bed. As I went to alongW on his trout fishing land the trout, I watched as excursion Sunday, I couldn’t the rainbow jumped from help but say yes. the water, soared through The uns was shining, the the air and spit out my hook air was warm and I’d never – all while managing to hit been trout fishing before, so me with a small splash of what did I have to lose? water on his descent back So we grabbed our reels into the water. and hopped into his truck So that’s how I technically for a short ride to an undis- caught – but didn’t land – closed location, strapped on We made our way down- my first rainbow trout. our waders (although mine stream to a spot where a Don’t you worry, over the were borrowed and a tad large rock sat in the stream, next few hours I managed too small for my feet) and splitting the flow of the to catch – and actually land, hopped into a crystal-clear water and creating a perfect four more rainbows that mountain stream with the place for hungry trout to be are sitting in my freezer and sun sitting high in the after- lurking. waiting for me to now learn noon sky. After spending about 10 how to properly clean and I was warned to be careful minutes attemping to tie a cook a trout. on the slippery rocks below respectable knot, I worked Noah Shatzer is the sports the surface and managed my lure around the boul- writer for the Cherokee to keep from plunging into der for a few times. After a Scout. You can reach him the chilly water, although couple of minutes, I felt my by phone, 837-5122; email, there were quite a few close line go taunt with the pull of [email protected]; calls throughout the evening a fish on the other end. or contact him via Twitter where I almost went under. I excitedly – maybe too @NoahShatzer.

Photos by Noah Shatzer/[email protected] Top: The sun reflects off the scales of the bounty of rainbow trout that my housemate and I caught Sunday evening, four of which were caught by yours truly. Bottom: The setting sun shines through the canopy of the thin forests that guards the crystal-clear mountain stream in which I caught my first rainbow trout Sunday. 2B - Cherokee Scout Community Wednesday, April 8, 2020 Be diligent with constant hand washing The citizens of Cherokee causes COVID-19 can sur- constant hand washing and County will be happy to Extension vive on surfaces or objects. use sanitizer. know that there are many Service Having read this, do not The same advice holds in informative articles being Teresa Goley assume that all is well. regard to safe cooking tem- published by N.C. Coopera- u How should food be peratures and safe tempera- tive Extension – everything handled during the CO- tures for holding food out of from making your own food, the food packaging or VID-19 pandemic? the safe zone. hand sanitizer to whether food contact surfaces, if the As always, follow good u Do not leave food out or not COVID-19 can be coronavirus was present on hygiene and food safety for more than two hours transmitted with food. it? practices when preparing at temperatures below 140 I will attempt to relay There is no evidence food. Purchase food from degrees for hot foods and some of the information of food or food packag- reputable sources. Cook above 40 degrees for cold from the website cherokee. ing being associated with food thoroughly and foods. ces.ncsu.edu for those who transmission of COVID-19. maintain safe holding tem- Stay safe, and stay home. do not have access to a com- Coronaviruses need a living peratures. Teresa Goley is Cherokee puter, in reference to food host (animal or human) to Use good personal County’s Extension Service’s Janet Beall, Bruce Beall and Jan Chatterton (from left) safety. grow in and cannot grow in hygiene. Clean and sanitize family and consumer science and other members of Tri County Democratic Women u Can I get sick with food. Like other viruses, it is surfaces and equipment. agent. Call her at 837-2210. met March 10 to cheer on club President Susan Landis COVID-19 from touching possible that the virus that In short, be diligent with in her bid for North Carolina House District 120, which includes Cherokee, Clay, Graham and Macon counties. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month Democratic women By Stacy Van Buskirk to spread awareness about Covid-19 pandemic. Contributing Writer the dangers of staying home. The oyfulJ Heart Founda- Home is not a safe place for tion states pain and trauma hold monthly meeting April is usually a month victims of abuse and sexual thrive in isolation. It is of advocacy for Reach of assault. important that survivors of Murphy – Tri County Cherokee County Inc. The risisc line for Reach is sexual assault do self-check Democratic Women held However, coronavirus and always available and is able ins and ask themselves how its monthly luncheon the Stay-at-Home order to receive texts because it their minds and bodies are meeting March 10 to cheer from Gov. Roy Cooper have isn’t always easy to call and feeling. Common responses on President Susan Landis’ put a damper on activi- talk to someone while in the to trauma are tension, fear, bid for North Carolina ties that were scheduled in help workers get supplies to presence of an abuser. The anger, sadness and feeling Congressional House Dis- schools and the thrift store. their families. crisis line is 837-8064. unsafe. trict 120, which includes The ainm focus of Reach Reach is accepting dona- April is Sexual Assault It is important that Cherokee, Clay, Graham of Cherokee County Inc. tions of toilet paper, Lysol, Awareness Month. The survivors can reach out to a and Macon counties. for April is to spread aware- bleach, masks and gloves to U.S. Department of Justice therapist or friend who can Landis is a lifelong Demo- ness and help locals get the distribute. Our offices will defines sexual assault as any help create a safety plan ac- crat and has been enthused supplies they need. Reach not close during the pan- nonconsensual sexual act cording to joyfulheartfoun- about politics since an early has partnered with the De- demic, and we accept dona- proscribed by federal, tribal dation.org. age. She started into politics partment of Social Services tions from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or state law, including when If you or anyone you at 7 years old, when her Susan Landis and local senior centers to Monday through Friday. the victim lacks capacity to know are a victim of abuse parents took her to see Barry distribute supplies to the Amy Jackson, sexual as- consent. or sexual assault, call 911. Goldwater at one of his moved to Murphy seven elderly and disabled of the sault advocate for Reach of A part of raising aware- To talk to an advocate at political rallies. years ago. county. Cherokee County Inc., and ness is not only highlight- Reach of Cherokee County, Landis was born in Chat- The ainm issues she’s Reach is also work- Anna James, executive direc- ing the work being done to call or text the 24/7 crisis tanooga, Tenn., attended interested in are broadband ing with the Murphy and tor for HAVEN, will host end it but also supporting line at 837-8064. college there at the Univer- access for this area, gun Andrews Police Depart- a Facebook Live event at 4 the well-being of survivors sity of Tennessee – Chat- safety laws, LGBTQ and The writer is secretary for ments as well as Emergency p.m. Tuesday, April 14, on especially during the weeks tanooga, raised her three women’s rights, and voter Reach of Cherokee County Management Services to the WKRK Facebook page of uncertainty during the daughters there with her protections. Inc. husband, Frank, and had See the “Landis for NC a long career as a school State House” page on Face- psychologist. book or the website susan- Day Planner Landis and her husband landisnc.com. Deadline for submission via Zoom. Agents are still up service. Visitors can call Tuesday, May 12, at the of items for the community available via email, phone and request books and other Extension Educational calendar is 3 p.m. Friday. and other technological items. A library staff mem- Classroom, 699 Conna- Lovingood graduates Items received after that time means, and will continue ber will bring the materials hetta St. in Murphy. Lauren will be set for the appropriate to be of assistance. Find out to your vehicle. The Greene, area specialized calendar the following week. contact info and details library’s high-speed internet agent for poultry, will lead military basic training For a complete calendar regarding N.C. Coopera- connection will continue to the class. There is a $10 fee Murphy – Matthew listing, see cherokeescout.com tive Extension’s Cherokee be available 24/7 for drive- per person. To learn more Lovingood, a 2016 Mur- online. County center operations up use. For details, call West or to register, visit go.ncsu. phy High School graduate, u on the website cherokee.ces. Polk Library in Benton at edu/cherokeecounty or call completed the eight-week The NCWorks Career ncsu.edu. 423-338-4536 or East Polk 837-2210. U.S. Air Force basic military Center, 800 U.S. 64 W. All Writers’ Night Out Library in Ducktown at June 18 training in February at in Murphy, is temporarily events scheduled in April 423-548-4004. N.C. Cooperative Exten- Lackland AFB Texas, gradu- closed to the public. It will have been cancelled due to April 7 sion, Cherokee County ating as an Airman First continue to provide services the Coronavirus situation. The Sons of Confederate Center, is offering an Class. to customers virtually by For details, contact Karen Veterans’ meeting for Tues- educational program for He is assigned to Shep- phone and email. Should Paul Holmes at 404-316- day has been canceled. For “Making Beef Stock” from pard Air Force Base in any customer need an ap- 8466 or kpaulholmes@ details, email Mike Berlin at 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, Texas, where he will com- pointment, that can be gmail.com. [email protected]. June 18, at the Extension plete his technical training discussed with team mem- Polk County, Tenn., li- May 12 office, 40 Peachtree St. in in Aerospace Maintenance bers accordingly. Continue braries in Benton and Duck- N.C. Cooperative Exten- Murphy. There is a $10 fee in May. to access NCWorks online town are temporarily open sion, Cherokee County per person. To learn more Upon graduation from at ncworks.gov or contact with drive-up service only. Center is offering a “Back- or to register, visit go.ncsu. the technical phase, Lovin- the Career Center at 837- The library will maintain yard Poultry Symposium” edu/cherokeecounty or call good will finish the final 7407 to receive staff-assisted regular hours with the drive- from 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. 837-2210. phase of his training while services with employment assigned to the 134th Air Matthew Lovingood searches. For details about Refueling Wing, a unit of unemployment or to file a the Tennessee Air National Department. claim, visit www.des.nc.gov Guard stationed at McGhee He is the son of David or call 888-737-0259. Tyson Airport in Knoxville. and Kathy Lovingood of To help prevent the While there, Lovingood Murphy, with sisters Lisa spread of the virus, until will serve as a TN AN Shields of Murphy and Erika further notice the Cherokee Guardsman assigned as a Lovingood of Oak Ridge, County Extension Center ground crew member that Te nn . will be closed. All face-to- maintains their Boeing KC- He is the grandson of face educational programs 135 Stratotanker. Ken and Betty Harris of are either postponed or Lovingood also is a Knoxville, and the late Ed canceled. Agents are work- Firefighter employed with and Mildred Lovingood of ing to schedule educational the City of Oak Ridge Fire Murphy. programs that can be held Spotlight of Events

Deadline for submission of items for the The Community Youth Players’ presen- arts and entertainment calendar is 3 p.m. tation of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr. Friday. has been rescheduled to be held at 7 p.m. For a complete calendar listing, see chero- Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and 3 p.m. keescout.com. Sunday, April 23-26, at the Valleytown The Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Associa- Cultural Arts Center, 125 Chestnut St. in tion, 420 W. Main St in Blue Ridge, Ga., downtown Andrews. Tickets are $10 for has canceled many events due to the corona- adults and $5 for students. For details, call virus pandemic. Updated details and links 828-361-2781 or email [email protected]. may be found at the website blueridgearts. May 30 net or on Facebook at facebook.com. Northeast Georgia & Western BRMAArts. North Carolina’s sixth annual “Home & April 14 Garden Show” has been rescheduled The Peacock Performing Arts Center for Saturday and Sunday, May 30-31, box office in Hayesville will be closed with a set-up/move-in date of Friday, to the public until Tuesday, April 14, to May 29. This year’s event will be held comply with the executive order issued by at the Towns County Recreation and the governor of North Carolina and con- Conference Center in Young Harris/ cern for public safety. They will keep Hiawassee, Ga. Admission and parking the audience and general public updated are free. For details or booth reservations, about futures changes as they occur. For call 855-321-2110 or 321-2111 or contact details, call the box office at 389-2787, Ext. Expo Management Inc., 983 Main St., Suite 1, or visit the website thepeacocknc.org. 204, P.O. Box 667, in Andrews, or visit the April 23 website expomanagementinc.com. Wednesday, April 8, 2020 Community Cherokee Scout - 3B How to use Dawes Rolls in research Is there a story in your This meant enrolling tribe As you can see, there is family about having a Finding Your members to the Dawes plenty of excellent informa- distant great-grandmother Roots Rolls, and confirming each tion to be found on your who was a Cherokee Native name on the rolls was a real Native American ancestors American? It would not be Larry Van Horn tribe member through their on the Dawes Rolls and unusual if you did. genetic ancestry. even information that This is a common story Seminole – the five so- The esultingr “Final Rolls” may help you trace your in many American families. called “civilized” tribes, are the names of those tribe ancestry farther back in It is almost always a female according to the U.S. gov- members who the federal time in the tribe. You can ancestor who is a Native ernment – the Dawes Rolls government deemed eligible find the rolls at the National American in these stories. may be a big help to you in for membership in one of Archives and at branches This is probably because your research. the five considered tribes. of the LDS Family History some early French trappers In 1893, U.S. President Information found on these Libraries. who came to North Ameri- Grover Cleveland appoint- individuals on the rolls Complete details on us- ca, as well as a small number ed members to the Com- includes their name, degree ing the Dawes Rolls can be Brenda Hull (center), Holman Water Quality Stewardship of English settlers in North mission to the Five Civilized of relation to the tribe found at familysearch.org/ Award winner, is surrounded by well-wishers Deborah America, did marry Native Tribes, also known as the by blood, and a listing of wiki/en/Dawes_Commis- Courtney, Barbara Harvey and Tita Massie (clockwise women. However, it was the Dawes Commission. The their genealogical descent. sion_Enrollment_Records. from left) during the 2020 Watershed Gala on Feb. 27. exception rather than the purpose of the commission There may even be sup- If you want to use norm. was to get rid of tribal or porting documentation for DNA testing to support Most of the time, the communally owned lands of this information for some your Native American Gala celebrates story of the Cherokee these Native Americans and individuals. Of the more research, I recommend you great-grandmother is just break up those lands into than 250,000 people who checkout https://dna-ex- that – a story. However, smaller, individual lands applied, only 101,000 were plained.com/2017/11/01/ clean water, honors sometimes it is genuine. If allocated to each tribe. The approved. A list of those native-american-dna- you have done your geneal- “surplus” land would be sold who were not approved is resources/ for some basic, ogy research properly and to white settlers who were also included on the rolls. which test to take and what longtime volunteer know for sure that you have moving west. If your ancestor was a to expect. Native ancestry, the Dawes To receive their indi- member of one of these Young Harris, Ga. – lakes and streams across Larry Van Horn is a fam- Rolls may be helpful to you vidual land allotment, the tribes but did not live in About 165 people gathered the upper Hiwassee River ily historian and genealogy in finding out more about individual members of Oklahoma, they may not be in Charles Suber Banquet watershed and honor the instructor/lecturer. Send your Native ancestors. each of these tribes had on the rolls, as a residency Hall at Young Harris Col- efforts of those who work to comments to him by email If your Native ancestors to be deemed eligible for in Oklahoma was a require- lege on Feb. 27 to celebrate sustain it. The event is also at familyhistorian@frontier. were Cherokee, Creek, membership in the tribe ment for being allotted clean water and honor long- the MountainTrue Western com; or mail to P.O. Box 297, Choctaw, Chickasaw or by the federal government. land. time Hiwassee watershed Regional Office’s largest Brasstown, NC 28902. volunteer Brenda Hull at fundraiser. the 12th annual Watershed Event revenues this year Gala. totaled nearly $17,000, Hamburger steaks with gravy very flavorful Upon receiving the which will go toward pro- My dear readers, I sure Heat the oil in a large skil- salt. Simmer and stir over Holman Water Quality tecting our rivers, mountains hope you are coping well at Cooking let over medium heat. Fry medium-low heat for about Stewardship Award, Hull and all the places we share, home with your loved ones. the patties and onion in the 5 minutes, until the gravy championed host Moun- said Callie Moore, Moun- Be safe, and be smart. With Lisa oil until patties are nicely thickens. tainTrue f or helping to tainTrue’s Western Regional Here is a recipe that is Lisa Pursel browned, about 4 minutes Turn heat to low, return give people a sense of place, Office Director. easy and flavorful. I hope per side. 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[email protected] or mail them She ended by saying, Environmental. Also, the u ¼ cup bread crumbs. u 1 tablespoon cooking Gradually mix in the to Lisa Pursel at Cherokee “We are so lucky to live in more than 60 businesses, u ⅛ teaspoon ground sherry. beef broth and sherry. Scout, P.O. Box 190, Mur- this place. I encourage each artists, crafters and indi- black pepper. u ½ teaspoon seasoned Season with seasoned phy, NC 28906. and every one of you to get viduals who donated items u ½ teaspoon seasoned salt. involved in any way that you for the auctions and raffle, salt. In a large bowl, mix can. Let’s take care of these 12 volunteers who worked u ½ teaspoon onion pow- together the ground beef, mountains together.” during the event, including der. egg, bread crumbs, pepper, The atershedw gala is held auctioneer, Tim Ryan, and u ½ teaspoon garlic pow- salt, onion powder, garlic annually to celebrate good all who attended or made der. powder and Worcestershire water quality still being a donation in lieu of their u 1 teaspoon Worcester- sauce. Form into eight balls, measured in many rivers, attendance. shire sauce. and flatten into patties. Avoid COVID-19 related investment scams Raleigh – N.C. Secretary of State gold, silver and other commodities; u Private placements and off-market Elaine Marshall is cautioning investors oil and gas; and real estate. Investors securities. that the ongoing coronavirus pandem- also can expect to see schemes touting u Gold, silver and commodities. ic will likely spark a surge of invest- quickly earned guaranteed returns tar- u Recovery schemes. ment fraud. geting seniors worried about economic u Get-rich-quick schemes. The orthN American Securities disruptions and losses to their retire- u Replacement and swap schemes. Administrators Association, of which ment portfolios. u Real estate schemes. the N.C. Secretary of State’s office is a “From guarantees of high returns member, is joining state regulators in without risk to promises of miracle How to protect yourself offering tips to keep investors safe in cures, if it sounds too good to be true, The N.C. Secretary of State’s Securi- these uncertain times. it probably is,” Marshall warned. ties Division offers some guidance to Bad actors may develop schemes help investors avoid investment scams. falsely purporting to raise capital for Call the investor hotline N.C. investors should call the N.C. companies manufacturing surgical Investors are encouraged to call Investor Hotline at 800-688-4507 or masks and gowns, producing ventila- the N.C. Investor Hotline at 800- email [email protected] to find out if tors, distributing small-molecule drugs 688-4507 or email [email protected] the salesperson and the investment op- and other preventative pharmaceuti- before signing over their money in any portunity itself are properly registered. cals, or manufacturing vaccines and investment opportunity. Investors also can check the SEC’s miracle cures. If you suspect an investment op- Investment Adviser Public Disclo- Scammers also will portunity is fraudulent you can report sure database and FINRA’s Broker- seek to take advantage of concerns it at www.sosnc.gov. You can also find Check. with the volatility in the securities a wealth of investor education material Avoid doing business with anyone markets to promote “safe” investments at www.sosnc.gov/divisions/securities. who is not properly licensed. If fraud with “guaranteed returns” including Following are some of the schemes is suspected, report it to authorities at investments tied to to watch for. sosnc.gov. FSA accepts emergency conservation applications Murphy – The U.S. activity. Limited resource, USDA standards. $500,000 per disaster. The Department of Agricul- socially disadvantaged and FSA county committees use of these funds is limited ture Farm Service Agency beginning farmers and will evaluate applications to activities to return the in Cherokee, Clay and ranchers may receive up to based on an on-site inspec- land to the relative pre- Graham counties is accept- 90 percent cost-share. A 25 tion of the damaged land, disaster condition. Conser- ing applications for the percent advance payment taking into consideration vation concerns that were Emergency Conservation will be allowed for repair or the type and extent of the present on the land prior to Program to address dam- replacement of fencing. damage. An on-site inspec- the disaster are not eligible ages from flooding in early Producers with damage tion does not guarantee that for ECP assistance. February. from cost-share funding will be For details, contact the Signup,will end Monday, such events must apply for provided. Murphy USDA Service May 11. assistance prior to beginning The 2018 armF Bill Center at 837-2721, Ext. 2, Approved Emergency reconstructive work. increased the payment limi- or visit farmers.gov/recover Conservation Program FSA’s National Envi- tation for the program to online. practices under this au- ronmental Policy Act and thorization include debris environmental compliance removal from farmland; review process is required grading, shaping, releveling to be completed before any or similar measures; and actions are taken. restoring permanent fences. Submitting an applica- The rogramp assists tion after reconstructive producers with the recovery work has been completed cost to restore the farmland may not qualify for the to pre-disaster conditions. Emergency Conservation Approved applicants may Program. Debris must be receive removed from the 100-year up to 75 percent of the cost floodplain. Fences must be of approved restoration reconstructed or repaired to 4B - Cherokee Scout Community Wednesday, April 8, 2020 Be wary of door-to-door scammers Raleigh – The N.C. Department come to your home to offer to provide company and product reviews before of Justice office has received reports of tests for a charge. If you are concerned buying them. scammers going door to door in neigh- about any medical symptoms you have, North Carolina’s price gouging borhoods selling coronavirus testing call your health care provider or local law is in effect, which makes it illegal kits and cleaning supplies. health department for guidance. to charge too much during a crisis. This activity could be both a scam u Be skeptical of people selling mir- Report potential price gouging and a pretense to enter your home, acle cures, including vaccinations and at ncdoj.gov/gouging or 1-877-5-NO- possibly to commit robbery or other medications. If you are unsure about SCAM. Anyone who would like to participate in the 2020 Cash- criminal acts. a product, check with a doctor before More details about coronavirus 4-Trash Program may email Gary Chamberlain at folksvil- Concerns about the coronavirus you buy it. Walk away from high- scams may be found at ncdoj.gov/ [email protected]; write him at P.O. Box 98, Murphy, pandemic are real, but continue to be pressure pitches and cure-all promises. wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Attor- NC 28906; or call him at 928-202-1186. careful. Don’t open the door if you The best way to protect yourself is neyGeneralStein_CoronavirusScams- don’t know the visitor, and if you’re by taking common-sense health-care Guide.pdf . concerned for your safety, contact local precautions. More about coronavirus-related law enforcement immediately. u Take a moment before buying in- updates in North Carolina may be ‘Cash-4-Trash’ pays Here is additional information you demand items like hand sanitizers, face found at ncdhhs.gov/coronavirus or should know: masks, cleaning products or groceries. by dialing 2-1-1 in North Carolina or u There are no door-to-door corona- Don’t overstock on supplies you may 1-888-892-1162. out $1.3K for area virus testing options. No one from the not need. Anyone who thinks they may have Centers for Disease Control, the N.C. Before making a purchase, check been the victim of a scam, file a com- Department of Health & Human Ser- with your doctor to confirm whether plaint with at ncdoj.gov/complaint or litter cleanup effort vices, or any other health agency will you actually need it. Also, check 1-877-5-NO-SCAM. By Gary Chamberlain tures, Murphy. Contributing Writer u Participants: Johnny Walker; contribution by In the first 13 weeks of Waffle King, Murphy. Valley River Arts guild receives donation 2020, we paid out $1,300 u Participant: Carl Dre- Murphy – In light of all the Murphy area hard and help the Valley River Arts (The MAC). to the participants of our her; contribution by Jacky the recent forced closures many of the businesses that Guild by sending in their “It is through the strength “Cash-4-Trash Program.” Jones Chrysler – Dodge, due to Coronavirus con- we love and depend on will tax-deductible donations and support of everyone in In the entire year of 2019, Hayesville. cerns, officials at the Valley be struggling because of the whether big or small, others our community that we will the North Carolina Litter- u Participants: Gary and River Arts Guild at the forced closures and social can help by making pur- weather this storm. Free Coalition paid out Bobby Kennedy; contribu- Murphy Art Center, 33 distancing requirements,” chases at the gallery, joining “So, please pitch in, $600 to participants of our tion by Greg and Cindy Valley River Ave. down- the Vanderlaans said. “In the Guild as an associate choose a business to help “Cash-4-Trash Program.” Bradshaw, Murphy. town, announce receipt of such a time, we feel that be- member, taking a class, or and do what you can. Sup- For the first time in 14 u Participants: Martins a $1,000 donation from cause we are able to help, we even just by placing favor- port the arts. Support local years, we were contacted Creek Community Club; David and Debra Vander- need to do what we can. able on-line reviews. restaurants. Support shops on March 6, without so- contribution by Cherokee laan to be used by the guild “We are making our dona- “Everyone has blessings and businesses of your licitation, by a business Guns, Murphy. to maintain operation of tion public in the hope that that they can share and friends and neighbors. that wants to donate to the u Participants: Martins this important member of others of our community encourage our Murphy “We are in this together, “Cash-4-Trash Program” Creek Community Club; the community. will also be inspired to help community to help support and together we will win and that business is High- contribution by Pro Motion “The coronavirus has hit in any way that they can. the Valley River Arts guild and Murphy will continue way 69 Storage in Hayes- Rehab, Murphy. the business community of Some folks may be able to at the Murphy Art Center to prosper.” ville. They responded with their desire to participate/ 2019 recipients donate when they read a and contributors story about the “Cash-4- u Participants: Scott and Forest plan comments moving online Trash Program” in the Clay Shirley Hinton family; con- Murphy – In an effort plan and the environmental protected, which areas will plan has been in develop- County Progress. tribution by U.S. Veteran’s to reduce public exposure impact statement for the be scheduled for timber ment since 2013, and it is Thanks to the generos- Thrift Store, Murphy. to the COVID-19 virus, Nantahala-Pisgah National projects or managed for the public’s last significant u ity of Cherokee and Clay Participants: Scott regional conservation group Forests, answer questions restoration, and how proj- opportunity to have their County businesses, we were and Shirley Hinton family; MountainTrue canceled its from online attendees and ects, like trail building and say. Anyone can comment able to provide funding contribution by Curiosity previously scheduled series give tips on how to craft maintenance, are priori- and submit as many public in the amount of $100 to Books, Murphy. of in-person comment par- effective comments. Reserve tized,” explains Josh Kelly, comments as they like. u each of these “Cash-4-Trash Participants: David and ties and events and moved a spot mountaintrue.org/ MountainTrue’s public lands So even if you’ve already Participants.” Debbie Buxton community; them online. event/video-presentation- field biologist. submitted a comment, you contribution by Pro Motion MountainTrue will host a and-discussion-of-the-draft- “The Nantahala and Pis- can attend MountainTrue’s 2020 recipients Rehab and Downtown Pizza online information session nantahala-pisgah-forest- gah belong to all of us and online info session to learn and contributors Co., Murphy. from 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, plan. this is the process whereby more and add your addi- u u Participants: Rachael Participants: Murphy April 7, during which Josh Sign up to receive a link we, the public, ensure that tional concerns to the public Hall, Jeremy Ballard, Da- Art Center; contribution Kelly, MountainTrue’s pub- to watch the presentation the Forest Service manages record. koda Knowles; contribution by Coldwell Banker High lic lands biologist, will pres- live. and maintains them accord- A complete list of cancel- by Julies Place – Murphy/ Country Realty and Down- ent the organization’s analy- “The management plan ing to our values.” lations may be found at Peachtree. town Pizza Co., Murphy. sis of the draft management determines which areas are This forest management mountaintrue.org online. u Participants: Rachael u Participants: The Hall, Jeremy Ballard, Dako- Learning Center; contribu- da Knowles; contribution by tion by Steven Aft State Farley Insurance, Murphy. Farm and Downtown Pizza Assistance available u Participants: Rachael Co., Murphy. Hall, Jeremy Ballard, Da- u Participants: Scott for small businesses koda Knowles; contribution and Shirley Hinton family; by Brothers Restaurant, contribution by Joey and Murphy. Sonja Reid/Appalachian impacted by COVID-19 u Participants: Chris Hol- Land Co. Atlanta – The U.S. could have been met had the land family; contribution by Since we are quickly run- Small Business Administra- disaster not occurred,” Car- Silvers Realty Group, Hayes- ning short on the funding tion is offering low-interest ranza said. ville. needs of the “Cash-4-Trash federal disaster loans for “These loans may be u Participants: Unaka Program” that give people a working capital to North used to pay fixed debts, Community Club; contri- chance to earn their funding Carolina small businesses payroll, accounts payable bution by Nantahala Bank, and learn something about suffering substantial eco- and other bills that can’t be Murphy. marketing, sales, performing nomic injury as a result of paid because of the disaster’s u Participants: a service and being rewarded the coronavirus (COV- impact. Disaster loans can Unaka Community for that service, please ID-19), SBA administrator provide vital economic as- Club;Contribution by First contact us if you would like Jovita Carranza announces. sistance to small businesses Citizens Bank, Murphy. to pledge funding to this SBA acted under its to help overcome the tem- u Participants: Johnny program. own authority, as provided porary loss of revenue they Walker; contribution Email comments and ques- by the Coronavirus Pre- are experiencing,” Carranza by Murphy Mayor Rick tions to Gary Chamberlain paredness and Response added. Ramsey. at folksvilleUSA@gmail. Supplemental Appropria- Eligibility for Economic u Participants: Mike and com; write him at P.O. Box tions Act that was recently Injury Disaster Loans is Karen Herring; contribu- 98, Murphy, NC 28906; or signed by the president, to based on the financial tion by Bear Creek Adven- call him at 928-202-1186. declare a disaster following a impact of the coronavirus request received from N.C. (COVID-19). Gov. Roy Cooper on Applicants may apply Tax filing deadline extended March 17. online, receive additional di- Raleigh – Officials of law is changed, tax payments The disaster declara- saster assistance information the North Carolina Depart- received after April 15 will tion makes SBA assistance and download applications ment of Revenue announce be charged accruing interest available in the entire state at https://disasterloan.sba. that the April 15 tax filing over the period from April of North Carolina, and con- gov/ela. Applicants may also deadline has been extended 15 until the date of pay- tiguous counties in Georgia, call SBA’s Customer Service to Monday, July 15, for ment. South Carolina, Tennessee Center at 800-659-2955 or individual, corporate and These changes do not and Virginia. email disastercustomerser- franchise taxes to mirror the apply to trust taxes, such as SBA customer service rep- [email protected] for more announced deadline change sales and use or withholding resentatives will be available information on SBA disaster from the Internal Revenue taxes. to answer questions about assistance. Service. The N.C. Department of SBA’s Economic Injury Individuals who are deaf The N.C. Department Revenue will issue official Disaster Loan program and or hard-of-hearing may call of Revenue will extend the notification once the IRS explain the application 800-877-8339. deadline for filing North publishes their guidance, process. Completed applications Carolina individual income, which has not happened at “Small businesses, private should be mailed to U.S. corporate income and fran- this time. non-profit organizations Small Business Admin- chise taxes to July 15. The Taxpayers are encouraged of any size, small agricultural istration, Processing and department will not charge to use online and free ser- cooperatives and small Disbursement Center, penalties for those filing vices this year. Most taxpay- aquaculture enterprises 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort and paying their taxes after ers can file online for free at: that have been financially Worth, TX 76155. April 15, as long as they file www.NCDOR.gov/NC- impacted as a direct result The deadline to apply for and pay their tax before the freefile of the coronavirus (CO- an Economic Injury Disaster updated July 15 deadline, For details, visit the web- VID-19) since Jan. 31, Loan is Friday, Dec. 18. officials said. page at www.ncdor.gov; or may qualify for Economic For more about coronavi- However, the department call for general information, Injury Disaster Loans of up rus, visit coronavirus.gov. can not offer relief from 1-877-252-3052; or for in- to $2 million to help meet For details about available interest charged to filings dividual income tax refund financial obligations and SBA resources and services, after April 15. Unless state inquiries, 1-877-252-4052. operating expenses which visit SBA.gov/coronavirus. Wednesday, April 8, 2020 Faith Cherokee Scout - 5B The wages of sin is death Church Bulletin Deadline to submit entries see cherokeescout.com. April 18, at the church. Our recent studies have their fig leaves were of works From the for the Church Happenings April 18 Featured singers will be the been on sin, so let us look at and would not atone for is 3 p.m. Friday. Entries re- If at all possible, Upper Carolina Crossmen from the consequences of sin. Study their sin. Those leaves could ceived after that time will be Peachtree Baptist Church Sylva. Pastor Derek Tilley “For the wages of sin is not take care of the dam- Eddis Dockery set for the following week. For will have its monthly singing and the church family invite death; but the gift of God age their disobedience had a complete calendar listing, starting at 6 p.m. Saturday, everyone to attend. is eternal life through Jesus done. He took the blood Christ our Lord” (Romans would merit the individual of an animal and made an 6:2). eternal life? atonement for their sin. Death, in its most awful You see, dear reader, there Death prevailed until Holy Week liturgies will trace events sense, is no more than the is nothing a person can do Jesus Christ came, and one reward and result of sin; and to merit this gift, for it is of His accomplishments was of Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection sin is nothing less than a free. If there was something over death. Now for you and Charlotte – As Catholics across west- special prayers for all those affected by the conflict against God. We see a person could do to earn me, if we are born-again and ern North Carolina begin observing Holy coronavirus pandemic. then that our sin is against this gift, then it would be have received the free gift, Week amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Outdoor events will include: God and our death is the wages. we have eternal life, which is the Bishop of Charlotte will lead a series u Good Friday, April 10, A special cruci- result. The sin problem is some- a quality of life. of liturgies beginning Sunday that will be fix containing a relic of the True Cross will Sin is a cruel master, one thing inherited from the When Christ, who had no live-streamed from an empty St. Patrick Ca- be on display to venerate from a distance. may work and serve sin, but first Adam in the Garden of sin, took our sin on Himself, thedral but nevertheless will carry Easter’s u Easter vigil, Saturday, at dusk, bishop the end result is death. Eden. When Adam chose dying in our stead, paid our message of hope and renewal. will bless the Easter fire and light the Pas- Death without Christ to sin, death came, which penalty. Being placed in a Bishop Peter J. Jugis is urging people to chal candle to usher in Easter. then is eternal separation is the consequences of his tomb and three days later unite in prayer – virtually, if not physically u Services around the diocese: Catho- from God. What an awful sin, resulting from an act of He rose and became victor – through a series of unprecedented live- lic churches throughout western North thought to entertain of be- disobedience. That penalty over death. streamed Masses which began Palm Sunday. Carolina also will livestream their own ing eternally separated from was passed on to all who Death is the last enemy Remaining services will air on the dio- private Masses for Holy Week through their God, what a tragedy! would ever be born, except that will be destroyed. cese’s YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/ different platforms. A list of additional Mass Let us move a little fur- for Jesus Christ. Have you received this dioceseofcharlotte, as follows: broadcasts can be found on www.catholic- ther to see if there is help for You and I have the free gift? u Mass of the Lord’s Supper, 7 p.m. newsherald.com. our sin problem. sentence of death within Eddis Dockery is pastor Thursday. The Diocese of Charlotte encompasses 92 The ordW says there is a us, and the desire to sin is of Boiling Springs Bap- u Good Friday, 3 p.m. parishes and missions in the 46 counties of free gift God offers, which is within the soul of every tist Church. Write him at u Easter vigil, 8 p.m. Saturday. western North Carolina, with an estimated eternal life. Now if it is free, individual. 3170 Boiling Springs Road, u Easter Sunday, 10 a.m. Catholic population of more than 400,000. how then can a person do God provided a sin sacri- Murphy, NC 28906; or call Replays after each Mass will also be avail- The diocesan website is www.charlottedio- any religious practices that fice for Adam and Eve, for 837-9463. able on YouTube. Liturgies will include cese.org. 6B - Cherokee Scout Faith Wednesday, April 8, 2020 Why do we sing in our worship to Almighty God? “The smallest of all the to clap and to shout. To shout because He’s worth it. that will never spoil or fade nations rather than curse seeds; but when it grows up, marshal our whole selves in Mustard He’s worth celebrating. He’s (Psalm 47:4). them, to give them a place it is larger than any herb” response to God. As such, Seed worthy of renowned. He is Champion over among his people. The (Matthew 13:31). singing reminds us that God Mike Crowe If all the great heroes the tyrannical enemies of people of Abraham (Psalm Ever wonder why singing intends to own all that we of old were worthy of his people – Satan, sin and 47:9). He is the protector of plays such a prominent role are, soul and body. their tales told in song by death – and has ascended to his people (Psalm 47:9). in our worship? More than that, it engages only teaching us about God traveling bards, tales spun the highest of thrones. The In the end, if there were There’s the simple answer: the parts of our bodies in but stirring our hearts to and sung before wide-eyed throne of heaven (Psalm no other reason, God’s God commands it. Five worshipful response to him. respond to God with our children who couldn’t 47:3, 5). worth would be reason times in Psalm 47, in fact. For another, song engages joys, our sorrows, and every help their wonder, how There’s no corner of enough to sing and shout “Make music,” he says. our minds and our emo- emotion and experience in much more the God who is creation that’s outside his and clap. But why? Why would God tions. Not one or the other. between. A rich, memorable Creator, Ruler, Warrior and sovereign control. No gal- Mike Crowe is lead pastor have us sing? Why would Both. song teaches and transforms Redeemer. axy. No atom. All of it, His of MountainView Church, a God have us make music to God commands us to precisely because it bridges He’s a great king over all (Psalm 47:6-7). He has all church committed to making him? sing because singing great the gap and connects head the earth (Psalm 47:2). He’s authority over every nation everyday disciples of Jesus. For one thing, song com- truths about our great God and heart. freely given us everything (Psalm 47:8). Contact him at the church pels our bodies into action. has a way of gluing those Finally, God commands that belongs to Christ, an He has made a way at 835-8100 or by email at Psalm 47:1 commands us truths to our insides. Not us to sing and clap and eternal cosmic inheritance through his Son to bless the [email protected]. North Carolinians urged to apply for environmental grants Raleigh – Attorney Gen- Thursday, May 28. These grants are awarded for environmental ing groundwater contamination, cycle, Stein distributed more than eral Josh Stein encourages North will fund projects to improve and projects such as obtaining conser- flooding and erosion. $3.5 million to 27 grantees. Carolinians working to improve protect the state’s resources. vation easements, constructing or The nvironmentalE Enhance- More details on the Environ- and protect North Carolina’s natu- “It’s my job to protect North maintaining wetlands, restoring ment Grant program was estab- mental Enhancement Grant pro- ral resources to apply for project Carolinians,” Stein said. “That and protecting surface waters, and lished in 2000 through a 25-year gram can be found at ncdoj.gov. grants through the Environmental means protecting our state’s natu- conserving and protecting natural agreement between the Attorney A voluntary interest meeting Enhancement Grant program. ral resources, including the air we areas. Grant projects must be General’s office and Smithfield will be held Wednesday, April 15. The nvironmentalE Enhance- breathe and the water we drink.” completed within three years. Foods that included a $2 million Email [email protected] for details. ment Grant program awards The nvironmentalE Enhance- In past grant cycles, grantees annual provision for environmen- Those interested in applying must grants between $5,000 and ment Grant program provides have used the funds to acquire tal projects in North Carolina. submit an initial Letter of Intent $500,000 for environmental grants to nonprofit organizations, land for preservation, protect The program has awarded more by Tuesday, April 21. projects across the state and is including academic institutions eroding streams, and find solutions than $25 million in environmental Full proposals are due by 11 accepting proposals until 11 a.m. and government entities. Grants to prevent stormwater from caus- grants since 2002. In the last grant a.m. Thursday, May 28. CLASSIFIED DISPLAY SECTION B1

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Located at corner of Hwy. 515 You are required to make de- EMAIL: flooringusa123@g- #567848 REDUCED TO $199,000! mail.com and Loving Road. Monday fense to such pleading not APPRAISED FOR $286,000! MurphyMedicare.com through Saturday. Call 706- later than May 20, 2020 and 13 One Acre Building Lots, (565366) 374-4500. Iron Horse Motorcycle Lodge is upon your failure to do so the Great Views, Owner Financed, hiring for all positions. Call 828- #564728 STATE OF NORTH 352-427-8859, TRADERS CORNER PAWN parties seeking service 479-3864 or come by for an ap- WE BUY GOLD & COINS Smoky Mountain Landscapes, CAROLINA www.MarbleMountainNC.com plication. Office hours: M-F against you will apply to the (556860) 828-837-2969 Inc.Landscape Design, Installa- COUNTY OF CHEROKEE 9am-2pm. 1936 W US HWY 64, tion and Construction Licensed CHEROKEE COUNTY Court for the relief sought. Painters needed. Experienced MURPHY (528378) (NCLCLB), bonded and insured This the 8th day of April, REAL ESTATE (Gen. Liability and W.C.)Thirty NOTICE a plus. Good work ethic. Call 2020. RENTALS 828-837-3275 leave message, We buy and sell used Hot years local experience. Refer- A BODY POLITIC will return your call. (571356) Tubs, Pool Tables, Game Ta- ences and portfolio available. Plaintiff Zeyland G. McKinney, Jr. bles. Backyard Delights, 1007 Call Heidi Sherlock at 828-389- Attorney for Taft Laney Murphy Hwy, Blairsville 706- vs. Real Tree Service training 9786.Facebook page: Smoky 135 Peachtree Street, Suite 2 HARD WORKERS. Apply in 835-1203 Mountain Landscapes, JAMES M ROWLAND Beautiful 2BR/2BA cabin in nice person at 154 Stansbury Moun- Inc.#Inc. ALL HEIRS KNOWN AND Murphy, NC 28906 area. 828-644-8326 (570236) tain Road, Ducktown. ccp-423652 UNKNOWN (828) 837-9973 (567941) Hayesville river front, 2br, 2 Defendant(s) (571763) bath fully furnished, washer & WANTED .25-06 rifle. Fair con- WALT'S LAWN SERVICE Real Tree Service WORLD 828-557-2256 Pursuant to the requirements dryer, screen porch, private, CLASS OPERATIONS. Apply dition or better. Charlie 828- great fishing. $900 per month in person now! (567940) 644-8051 (571961) of G.S. 105-375(c), notice is with yearly contract. 828-389- hereby given to: 3302. Wanted to buy US and foreign ccp571968 coins and currency. Top JAMES M ROWLAND NORTH CAROLINA prices paid, call Dan @ 828- (Current Owners) CHEROKEE COUNTY 421-1616. Hogan's Electric that a judgment of foreclosure IN THE GENERAL COURT ccp-560930 Licensed in NC & GA. Call If you would like to EARN $100 James R. Hogan II at 828-837- will be docketed against the OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR 1BR furnished basement apart- for picking up litter, please Wanted used freezer 828-389- 4713. property described below on COURT DIVISION BEFORE email Gary Chamberlain at ment. Everything included in 2906. April 20, 2020. THE CLERK rent, electric, gas, water, Inter- [email protected] or ccp-571935 Honey Do? Honey Done! net and cable TV. $650/mo plus contact him at (928) 202-1186 Professional Home Services That a certain parcel of prop- FILE NO. 20-E-71 deposit. No smoking. Just off (AZ cell) (570072) PETS & ANIMALS For Hire. All phases of remod- erty (552400750436000) des- CREDITOR'S NOTICE eling and repairs. Martin's Creek Rd. 828-835- ignated as Real property, lo- In the Matter of the Estate of: 6288 (571996) TRANSPORTATION Insured-Call Bobby V @ 828- 389-8459. You call, I'll respond. cated on 110 Grey Fox Lane ANDREW JACK HUGHES, 1BR/1BA apartment. 1 mile & Ccp-333937 containing 2.15 AC in Valley- deceased. Blue Healer pups for sale. from Tri County College. Great town Township, Cherokee Having qualified as Executor for medical center and casino RECREATIONAL Purebred, no papers. $300 employees. Laundry room with each. Will be ready May 1. Call County, North Carolina. of the Estate of ANDREW w/d hook-ups, large kitchen, now for details (252) 327-5591. Execution will be issued on JACK HUGHES, deceased, water included. $575/mo plus ccp571779 PHILLIPS CONCRETE WORK the judgment, and the proper- late of Hamilton County, security. 828-835-0111 ANDREWS AUTO SALES, driveways, carports, patios, (564472) BUY HERE PAY HERE. Bad SERVICES sidewalks, Bobcat work. 706- ty will be sold as provided by State of Tennessee, this is to credit no problem, 0% interest. 656-0414, 828-389-6614. law. The tax lien, including in- notify all persons having ANDREWS GARDENS Apart- 828-321-5544 (480256) ccp-363377 ments, 1 BR apartments avail- terests and costs, may be claims against the Estate of able for elderly and handi- FOR SALE Remodeling-Additions-Repairs, paid before the judgment is said deceased to present capped 62 years of age and small or big. All work done right docketed and at any time such claims to the under- *** REID TREE *** older. Rent based on 30% of in- and promptly. Experienced, thereafter as allowed by law. signed at the Law Office of come under the section 8 pro- Mike Reid. 828-557-7461. professional. Call Ward at 828- Joy Kephart Charles W. McHan, Jr., Resi- gram. Equal Housing Opportu- ****** CONLEY'S TREE ******* 342-5212 nity. 828-321-4017 or 828-735- Logan's Run Rescue will pick Tax Collection Supervisor dent Process Agent, Attorney & CHIPPER SERVICE Experi- ROCKIN ROADS 2422. TDD # 1-877-735-2962. up your unwanted furniture. ence in Danger Trees, Under- Cherokee County Tax Office at Law, 84 Valley River Av- (479865) Call 828-837-1360. Your dona- Hauling gravel for driveways, brush, Views, Insured, Right of rip rap, mulch, fill and top soil to (571768) enue, P.O. Drawer 463, Mur- tion is 100% tax deductible. Way Clearing. Member of Efficiency apartment. $600 per www.LogansRunRescue.com Murphy and surrounding areas. phy, North Carolina 28906 on month. Includes power, water BBB, 5 Star Rating A+, OVER Fair and reasonable prices. or before the 9th day of July, and cable. No pets. First, last 30 yrs, Experience & Senior Call 828-361-6766. and security deposit are re- Discount. 828-321-3010/828- 2020, or this notice will be quired. Please call 828-360- 557-0258. NOTICE OF PROCESS BY pleaded in bar of their recov- 6440 (558308) DEAD, DYING and AMERICAN LAWN CARE PUBLICATION ery. DANGEROUS Pressure washing, leaf blowing, STATE OF NORTH All persons indebted to said TREE CUT AND REMOVAL brush cutting, lawn mowing and ALL HOME PAINTING: Interior, CAROLINA SEASONED FIREWOOD weed whacking Reliable ser- exterior, drywall repairs, pres- Estate will please make im- 828-361-7327 (469488) vice, fair prices. 828-361-6766. sure cleaning, Call John 828- CHEROKEE COUNTY mediate payment. Retail space available in Creek- 644-8555 (566926) IN THE SUPERIOR COURT side Plaza located on Hwy 69 FREE Fresh fallen large oak Exceptional Lawn Care: Family This the 8th day of April, in Hayesville. 1000 square feet, tree for firewood. Bring chain Owned/Operated: Free Esti- D&L PAINTING, interior, exteri- (FILE NO. 20-CVS-166) 2020. $550 per month, one year saw. Call 828-226-3928 mates. Call or Text (828)421- or residential, commercial, “Taft Laney vs. Gene Tweed, Andrew Jack Hughes, II lease. Please call 941-374- (571698) 9744 pressure cleaning/staining. Dalton Tweed, Heloise 0528. (535230) Executor of the Estate of For lawn mowing call Jack at 828-508-5270 828-479-4052. Tweed, Alan Tweed, Todd 828-837-2872. Small to medi- Free estimates (480254) Andrew Jack Hughes, um yards only please. (570921) Laney, Keith Laney, Shawn deceased. Remodeling-Additions-Repairs, Laney, William Floyd Laney, Catnapper power large liftchair, GRACLIND LAWN SERVICE small or big. All work done right 8475 Gypsy Lane COVERED BOAT/RV recliner, good used working or- Family owned. Honest & de- and promptly. Experienced, Johnnie Lawrence Laney, Ooltewah, TN 37363 der, $400. 828-361-9374 or STORAGE $65/mo. pendable service. Commercial professional. Call Ward at 828- Kammie Calhoun, Sherry Charles W. McHan, Jr., UNCOVERED/OPEN 678-943-0207. equipment & low prices. 342-5212 Laney, Leitha Calhoun, At- STORAGE $35/mo. ccp-571941 Attorney for the Estate Call Jonathan 828-557-6949 aloa Anderson, Tonya Rivers, Lake Chatuge Storage, 828-557-6997 (565548) And Resident Process Agent 828-342-3058. Denise Cochran 84 Valley River Ave. ccp-498849 M.C. BRADBERRY TO: Gene Tweed, Dalton DOZER, TRACKHOE & P.O. Box 463 MINI STORAGE. Units avail- Brand new Husqvarna 42 in. HAULING. Tweed, Heloise Tweed, Alan Murphy, North Carolina able, 5x10, 10x10, 10x15 & automatic riding mower. 828-644-5336. 828-557-1485. Tweed, Todd Laney, Keith 28906 10x20. Starting at $30/mo. Ask 18.5HP. 3/5 yr warranty. Laney, Shawn Laney, William about our move-in special. $1,200. 828-557-4162 (572050) MATT'S WEEDEATING 828-837-6393 Hayesville 828-229-2824 Weedeasting, leaf blowing, Floyd Laney, Johnnie TOP SOIL FOR SALE – Call brush cutting and cutting small (571761) Brasstown 828-237-7102 828-508-5270 (559790) Lawrence Laney, Kammie (544538) lawns. Fast reliable service. Free estimates. 828-361-2512 Calhoun, Sherry Laney, Lei- NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF Natural Springs Mini-Storage (568942) tha Calhoun, Ataloa Ander- BILLIE SONJA Located on Andrews Rd., MI-PO TREE SERVICE son, Tonya Rivers, Denise MCLAUGHLIN Next to Oak Barrel 3 sizes 34 years experience. Big & “Big or small, we clean all.” Cochran Having qualified as Executor available. Climate controlled. Tall, Short & Small. It doesn't Commercial or Residential. Take notice that a pleading of the Estate of BILLIE SON- 828-835-3443. matter, we do it all. Dana Pope, Air Duct Cleaning, 828-644-5405. Insured. Dryer Vent Cleaning, seeking relief against you has JA MCLAUGHLIN, deceased, WEST CHEROKEE STORAGE WE BUY GOLD UV Lights been filed in the above enti- of Cherokee County, North MOVE-IN SPECIAL: The Diamond Center Pays SNEED'S TREE SERVICE Insured. Free estimates. th tled action. The nature of the Carolina, I hereby notify all Pay 3 months, 4 month free. HIGHEST PRICE for your Trees removed, topped, view 706-455-0795. 5x10, 10x10, 10x20 units cutting. 10% senior discount. www.mrpraterspressure relief being sought is a Judg- persons having claims available. Starting at $30/mo. GOLD & SILVER Insured. 828-837-8443 washing.com ment quieting title to the Real against the estate of the Personal security codes and Engagement Rings & Wedding Bands (564243) #572055 Property described in Deed decedent to exhibit them to security cameras. Local Premium Book 1228 at Page 479 and the undersigned at the follow- 250 Quarter Mile Road, Murphy PANDORA Shop 828-276-2548 (561383) Deed Book 1836 at Page 258 ing address: P.O. Box 714, in the office of the Register of Murphy, NC 28906, on or be- EMPLOYMENT Diamond Center st Next to Captain D’s Deeds for Cherokee County, fore the 1 day of July, 2020, Hwy. 64 W, Murphy, NC North Carolina. or this Notice will be pleaded 828-837-1999 You are required to make de- in bar of their recovery. fense to such pleading not All persons indebted to said Commercial Class A Driver later than May 20, 2020 and decedent will please make wanted. At home most week- upon your failure to do so the immediate payment. ends. Must pass DOT physical parties seeking service This 1st day of April, 2020. and controlled substance test- against you will apply to the Richard Stewart Perez, ing. Drug Free Work Place. Call 1-800-342-5241 for more Court for the relief sought. Executor information and set up appoint- This the 8th day of April, Julie G. Walker ment. (225727) 2020. Attorney for the Estate Zeyland G. McKinney, Jr. Walker Law Firm Attorney for Taft Laney P.O. Box 714 135 Peachtree Street, Suite 2 Murphy, NC 28906 Murphy, NC 28906 (828)837-6178 (828) 837-9973 (571099) (571763) NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Adminis- NOTICE TO CREDITORS trator of the Estate of Ralph I, Donald Eugene Griggs, Jackson Wood, Jr., de- having qualified as the Col- ceased, late of Cherokee lector of the Estate of Eugene County, North Carolina, this Thomason Griggs, de- is to notify all persons, firms ceased, Estate File number and corporations having 20-E-69, of Cherokee Coun- claims against the estate of ty, North Carolina, the under- said deceased to exhibit signed does hereby notify all them to the undersigned at persons, firms and corpora- the address below on or be- tions having claims against CLASSIFIEDfore July 24, 2020 orDISPLAY this No- SECTION the Estate of Eugene Thoma- tice will be pleaded in bar of NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF son Griggs, to exhibit them to recovery. All persons, firms I, Paul DiBona, having quali- SUSAN ELIZABETH B2the undersigned attorney at and corporations indebted to fied as the Executor of the GODFREY the address below, on or be- NOTICE TO CREDITORS said estate are requested to Estate of Richard Lee Hagan Having qualified as Adminis- 8B - Cherokee Scout fore July 6th, 2020, or this I, Donna Breedlove make immediate payment to deceased, Esta te File num - tr ator Wednesday,s of the EstaAprilte 8, of 2020 SU- NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF notice will be pleaded in bar Grzelewski, havingClassifieds qualified the undersigned. This the ber 20-E-60, of Cherokee SAN ELIZABETH GODFREY, BILLIE SONJA of their recovery. All persons, as the Executrix of the Estate 24th day of March, 2020. County, North Carolina, the deceased, late of Cherokee MCLAUGHLIN firms and corporations indebt- of Ora Lee Townson, de- Barton Oscar Wood, undersigned does hereby no- County, State of North Caroli- Having qualified as Executor ed to the said estate will ceased, Estate File number Administrator tify all persons, firms and cor- na, this is to notify all persons of the Estate of BILLIE SON- please make immediate pay- 20-E-61, of Cherokee Coun- c/o M. Ellen Davis, porations having claims having claims against the es- JA MCLAUGHLIN, deceased, ment to the undersigned. ty, North Carolina, the under- Attorney at Law against the Estate of Richard tate or said deceased to ex- of Cherokee County, North This the 26th day of March, signed does hereby notify all Post Office Drawer 1269 Lee Hagan, to exhibit them to hibit them to the undersigned Carolina, I hereby notify all 2020. persons, firms and corpora- Andrews, North Carolina the undersigned attorney at at the following address: persons having claims DONALD EUGENE GRIGGS, tions having claims against 28901 the address below, on or be- MICAH R. BROOK and KYLE against the estate of the Collector the Estate of Ora Lee Town- (570455) fore July 6th, 2020, or this TAYLOR, Co-Administrators, decedent to exhibit them to Larry G. Simonds, Jr. son, to exhibit them to the un- NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF notice will be pleaded in bar c/o James L. Blomeley, Jr., the undersigned at the follow- Attorney at Law dersigned attorney at the ad- RAY C. KILPATRICK of their recovery. All persons, 217A Peachtree Street, Mur- ing address: P.O. Box 714, 102 Hiwassee Street dress below, on or before Having qualified as Executrix firms and corporations indebt- phy, North Carolina 28906 on Murphy, NC 28906, on or be- Murphy, NC 28906 June 30th, 2020, or this no- ed to the said estate will or before the 3rd day of July, st of the Estate of RAY C. KIL- fore the 1 day of July, 2020, (570941) tice will be pleaded in bar of PATRICK, deceased, of please make immediate pay- 2020, or this Notice will be or this Notice will be pleaded NOTICE TO CREDITORS their recovery. All persons, Rockdale County, Georgia, I ment to the undersigned. pleaded in bar of their recov- in bar of their recovery. I, Pamela Spence Devore, firms and corporations indebt- hereby notify all persons hav- This the 26th day of March, ery. All persons indebted to All persons indebted to said having qualified as the Col- ed to the said estate will ing claims against the estate 2020. said decedent will please decedent will please make lector of the Estate of Florica please make immediate pay- of the decedent to exhibit PAUL DIBONA, Executor make immediate payment. immediate payment. ment to the undersigned. Marguerite E. Stricker This the 25th day of March st Evelyn Spence, deceased, them to the undersigned at This 1 day of April, 2020. Estate File number 20-E-65, This the 19th day of March, the following address: P.O. Attorney at Law 2020. Richard Stewart Perez, of Cherokee County, North 2020. Box 714, Murphy, NC 28906, 102 Hiwassee Street James L. Blomeley, Jr. Executor Carolina, the undersigned DONNA BREEDLOVE on or before the 10th day of Murphy, NC 28906 Attorney for Micah R. Brook Julie G. Walker does hereby notify all per- GRZELEWSKI, Executrix July, 2020, or this Notice will (570942) and Kyle Taylor, Attorney for the Estate sons, firms and corporations Marguerite E. Stricker be pleaded in bar of their re- NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF Co-Administrators of the Walker Law Firm having claims against the Es- Attorney at Law covery. SUSAN ELIZABETH Estate of Susan Elizabeth P.O. Box 714 tate of Florica Evelyn 102 Hiwassee Street All persons indebted to said GODFREY Godfrey File No.: 20-E-72 Murphy, NC 28906 Spence, to exhibit them to the Murphy, NC 28906 decedent will please make Having qualified as Adminis- (570931) (828)837-6178 undersigned attorney at the (569844) immediate payment. trators of the Estate of SU- (571099) th address below, on or before NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF This 8 day of April, 2020. SAN ELIZABETH GODFREY, NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF June 30th, 2020, or this no- RALPH ALLAN FOSTER Edith Faye Kilpatrick, deceased, late of Cherokee EDWIN VINCENT LOVE tice will be pleaded in bar of Having qualified as Adminis- Executrix County, State of North Caroli- Having qualified as Adminis- their recovery. All persons, trator of the Estate of RALPH Julie G. Walker na, this is to notify all persons trator of the Estate of EDWIN firms and corporations indebt- ALLAN FOSTER, deceased, Attorney for the Estate having claims against the es- VINCENT LOVE, deceased, ed to the said estate will late of Cherokee County, Walker Law Firm tate or said deceased to ex- late of Cherokee County, please make immediate pay- State of North Carolina, this P.O. Box 714 hibit them to the undersigned State of North Carolina, this ment to the undersigned. is to notify all persons having Murphy, NC 28906 at the following address: is to notify all persons having This the 19th day of March, claims against the estate or (828)837-6178 MICAH R. BROOK and KYLE 2020. claims against the estate or said deceased to exhibit NOTICE TO CREDITORS TAYLOR, Co-Administrators, PAMELA SPENCE DEVORE, said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned at I, Paul DiBona, having quali- c/o James L. Blomeley, Jr., Collector them to the undersigned at the following address: fied as the Executor of the 217A Peachtree Street, Mur- Larry G. Simonds, Jr. the following address: PA- MITCHELL FOSTER, c/o Estate of Richard Lee Hagan phy, North Carolina 28906 on Attorney at Law TRICIA DEANGELIS LOVE, James L. Blomeley, 217A deceased, Estate File num- or before the 3rd day of July, 102 Hiwassee Street Administrator, c/o James L. Peachtree Street, Murphy, ber 20-E-60, of Cherokee 2020, or this Notice will be Murphy, NC 28906 Blomeley, Jr., 217A North Carolina 28906 on or County, North Carolina, the pleaded in bar of their recov- (569834) Peachtree Street, Murphy, before the 25th day of June, undersigned does hereby no- ery. All persons indebted to North Carolina 28906 on or NOTICE TO CREDITORS 2020, or this Notice will be tify all persons, firms and cor- said decedent will please before the 3rd day of July, I, Colin Bannan, having quali- pleaded in bar of their recov- porations having claims make immediate payment. 2020, or this Notice will be fied as the Executor of the ery. All persons indebted to against the Estate of Richard This the 25th day of March pleaded in bar of their recov- Estate of Gary Wray Bannan said decedent will please Lee Hagan, to exhibit them to 2020. ery. All persons indebted to deceased, Estate File num- make immediate payment. the undersigned attorney at James L. Blomeley, Jr. said decedent will please ber 19-E-263, of Cherokee This the 19th day of March the address below, on or be- Attorney for Micah R. Brook make immediate payment. County, North Carolina, the 2020. fore July 6th, 2020, or this and Kyle Taylor, This the 25th day of March undersigned does hereby no- James L. Blomeley, Jr. notice will be pleaded in bar Co-Administrators of the 2020. tify all persons, firms and cor- Attorney for Mitchell Foster of their recovery. All persons, Estate of Susan Elizabeth James L. Blomeley, Jr. porations having claims Administrator of the Estate of firms and corporations indebt- Godfrey File No.: 20-E-72 Attorney for Patricia DeAnge- against the Estate of Gary Ralph Allan Foster ed to the said estate will (570931) lis Love, Administrator of the Wray Bannan, to exhibit them File No.: 20-E-8 please make immediate pay- Estate of Edwin Vincent Love to the undersigned attorney (569903) ment to the undersigned. File No.: 20-E-70 at the address below, on or NOTICE TO CREDITORS This the 26th day of March, (570932) before July 6th, 2020, or this Having qualified as Adminis- 2020. NOTICE TO CREDITORS notice will be pleaded in bar trator of the Estate of Ralph PAUL DIBONA, Executor I, Donald Eugene Griggs, of their recovery. All persons, Jackson Wood, Jr., de- Marguerite E. Stricker having qualified as the Col- firms and corporations indebt- ceased, late of Cherokee Attorney at Law lector of the Estate of Eugene ed to the said estate will County, North Carolina, this 102 Hiwassee Street Thomason Griggs, de- please make immediate pay- is to notify all persons, firms Murphy, NC 28906 ceased, Estate File number ment to the undersigned. and corporations having (570942) 20-E-69, of Cherokee Coun- This the 26th day of March, claims against the estate of ty, North Carolina, the under- 2020. said deceased to exhibit signed does hereby notify all COLIN BANNAN, Executor them to the undersigned at persons, firms and corpora- Marguerite E. Stricker the address below on or be- tions having claims against Attorney at Law fore July 24, 2020 or this No- the Estate of Eugene Thoma- 102 Hiwassee Street tice will be pleaded in bar of son Griggs, to exhibit them to Murphy, NC 28906 recovery. All persons, firms the undersigned attorney at (570937) and corporations indebted to the address below, on or be- NOTICE TO CREDITORS said estate are requested to fore July 6th, 2020, or this I, Donna Breedlove make immediate payment to notice will be pleaded in bar Grzelewski, having qualified the undersigned. This the of their recovery. All persons, as the Executrix of the Estate 24th day of March, 2020. firms and corporations indebt- of Ora Lee Townson, de- Barton Oscar Wood, ed to the said estate will ceased, Estate File number Administrator please make immediate pay- 20-E-61, of Cherokee Coun- c/o M. Ellen Davis, ment to the undersigned. ty, North Carolina, the under- Attorney at Law This the 26th day of March, signed does hereby notify all Post Office Drawer 1269 2020. persons, firms and corpora- Andrews, North Carolina DONALD EUGENE GRIGGS, tions having claims against 28901 Collector the Estate of Ora Lee Town- (570455) Larry G. Simonds, Jr. son, to exhibit them to the un- Attorney at Law dersigned attorney at the ad- 102 Hiwassee Street dress below, on or before Murphy, NC 28906 June 30th, 2020, or this no- (570941) tice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebt- ed to the said estate will please make immediate pay- ment to the undersigned. This the 19th day of March, 2020. DONNA BREEDLOVE GRZELEWSKI, Executrix Marguerite E. Stricker Attorney at Law 102 Hiwassee Street Murphy, NC 28906 (569844)