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Michelle Toleno performs an interpretive dance at the Martin Luther King Jr. celebration Sunday at the First United Methodist Church. The mostly musical program featured beloved spirtuals, freedom songs and gospel tunes. Rev. Mozart Moliere read Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” and Victoria Moffitt presented Dr. King’s Principles of Nonviolence. Also featured was the debut of the Women’s History Trail tribute to local African-American Community matriarch Mrs. Matt Ray, known as “Aunt Nan,” written by Bar- bara McRae and performed by Henrietta Haithcock. For more photos, see page 12. Photo by Vickie Carpenter Page 13 Interactive Third-World experience changing lives Danny Antoine named 2019 Citizen of the Year The Franklin Chamber of Commerce held its Annual Awards and Installation Banquet on Thursday, Jan. 16, at The Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts. Fol- lowing a dinner prepared by Rockin Rollie Pollie’s the fol- lowing awards were presented. Danny Antoine was honored with the prestigious Citizen of the Year Award. Antoine is a martial arts instructor whose self-proclaimed mission is to live a selfless lifestyle. “Live for what you can give and not what you can get,” he says. He has mentored, tutored and been a friend to countless indi- viduals through his fitness academy. He has been called a father to a fatherless generation, teaching respect for au- Page 16 thority and manners and even going to school to help stu- dents who are having a hard day, and so much more. He and Husband, wife team master basket makers his wife Mary have adopted more than a dozen children over 828.369.6767 the years, and have opened their home to numerous others. PRST STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID Habitat volunteer and veteran Laurel Klonkowski received www.themaconcountynews.com PERMIT 22 [email protected] GOODER PUBLISHING CORP. FRANKLIN, NC 28734-3401 See CHAMBER AWARDS page 2 Danny Antoine and his wife Mary Antoine Photo by Eric Haggart 2 THE MACON COuNTY NEwS & SHOPPING GuIDE VOLUME 37 NUMBER 35 THuRSDAY, JANuARY 23, 2020 CHAMBER AWARDS Continued from page 1 the Duke Citizenship & Service and a member of the National Honor So- Award. Klonkowski became a volunteer ciety. She participates in her church with Habitat for Humanity in 2013, and youth group as a part of the 30-Hour has served on the board of directors and Famine, Operation Christmas Child, Stop has served two terms as president. Hunger Now, mission trips, Greenway Klonkowski has built new homes and re- cleanup and more. She is a leader and li- habbed many more for deserving fami- aison for the Noon Day Rotary and was lies. He works side by side with other chosen to attend the Rotary Youth Lead- volunteers with a positive attitude, good ership Academy. As the president of the humor and humility. “Our community is Rotary Interact Club at FHS, she has blessed to have people like Laurel who been involved in many fundraisers such humbly work everyday to make better the as a winter clothing drive, a can drive, lives of others. I hope that by recognizing and polio fundraisers. Last year she him, others will be inspired to do the started the first Powerpuff Football char- same,” reads his nomination letter. ity event and this year, the second event Appalachian Animal Rescue was raised more than $3,500 for “Feed the named Club or Organization of the Children.” Year. The club was nominated by the The Franklin Chamber Board of Di- chamber board. rectors was also recognized including J & B Disposal received the Chamber current, new and outgoing board mem- Member of the Year Award, who were bers. The 2019 Chamber President Curtis also nominated by the chamber board. Dowdle was presented a plaque by in- Entegra Bank received a Legacy Award coming President Candy Presley for his with sincere appreciation for outstanding efforts during the past year. service in Macon County since 1922. The chamber expressed appreciation to Charley Inabinet won the Youth Citi- those who attended the sold out banquet. zenship Award. Inabinet is involved in her A special thank you to the LBJ’s Culinary school, her church and her community. Department and volunteers from the Pictured are Citizen of the Year Danny Antoine, his wife Mary and some of the children they have men- She is the student body president at SMCPA for the great job they did in serv- tored, taught and adopted over the years. Photos by Eric Haggart Franklin High School with a 4.03 GPA, ings this year’s meal.

Laurel Klonkowski (L) was given the Duke Citizenship and Serv- Chamber president Curtis Dowdle presents the Legacy Award Charley Inabinet was given the Youth Citizenship Award for her in- ice award. Rick Westerman (R) and Lisa Leatherman with Duke to Entegra Bank president Roger Plemens for years of serv- volvement in school, church and community. Photo by B. Gooder Energy presented the award. ice in Macon County.

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PRE-OWNED VEHICLES CARS YEAR MAKE MODEL MILES 2016 Chevrolet Camaro 27,114 2018 Chevrolet Camaro 9,013 1972 Chevrolet Corvette 97,171 2017 Chevrolet Corvette 16,113 2016 Chevrolet Cruze 12,329 2000 Chevrolet Impala 183,000 2013 Chevrolet Impala 118,535 2011 Chevrolet Malibu 75,214 2017 Chevrolet Malibu 19,217 2015 Chevrolet Spark 66,107 2016 Chrysler 200 85,081 2016 Dodge Challenger 18,663 2002 Ford Escort 168,244 2013 Ford Fusion 110,655 2015 Kia Optima 68,620 2005 Mazda Mazda3 206,231 2007 Nissan Altima 123,631 2019 Nissan Maxima 11,499 2007 Saturn Aura 240,550 2017 Subaru Forester 24,993 2014 Subaru Forester 95,516 2017 Subaru Outback 36,193 2018 Toyota Camry 38,067 2001 Toyota Camry Solara 228,066 1994 Ford Crown Victoria 74,655 2018 Kia Soul 38,421 2018 Kia Soul 38,769 2019 Nissan Altima 38,809 2019 Nissan Altima 39,510 2018 Subaru Legacy 38,987 2019 Toyota Corolla 42,005

TRUCKS YEAR MAKE MODEL MILES 2010 Chevrolet Colorado 123,451 2019 Chevrolet Colorado 11,611 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 116,631 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 29,732 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 40,020 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 135,042 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 63,197 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 136,372 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 139,498 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 101,181 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 149,055 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 210,299 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 266,707 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 190,390 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD 93,281 2016 Ford F-150 54,317 2011 Ford F-150 133,397 2019 Ford F-150 35,396 2015 Ford F-250 77,233 2017 GMC Sierra 3500HD 147,376 2015 RAM 1500 60,512 2017 RAM 2500 45,436 2014 RAM 3500 81,954 2019 Nissan Frontier 20,930 2019 Nissan Frontier 28,173 2019 Ford Ranger 24,306

SUVS YEAR MAKE MODEL MILES 2009 Buick Enclave 204,640 2014 Chevrolet Equinox 82,313 2006 Chevrolet HHR 166,016 2017 Chevrolet Suburban 43,424 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe 15,869 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe 70,915 2019 Chevrolet Traverse 24,465 2018 Chevrolet Traverse 18,363 2017 Chevrolet Traverse 19,518 2017 Chevrolet Trax 60,022 2013 Ford Escape 148,977 2019 GMC Acadia 13,433 2011 GMC Yukon 126,654 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe 99,623 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe 31,168 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 39,474 2016 Jeep Cherokee 70,872 2019 Jeep Cherokee 15,693 2007 Jeep Wrangler 132,742 2018 Jeep Wrangler JK Unltd. 16,498 2018 Jeep Wrangler JK Unltd. 14,489 2017 Kia Sportage 24,309 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 7,253 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander 35,408 2017 Nissan Rogue 26,502 2018 Ford Explorer 37,229 2013 Ford Explorer 100,483 2020 Chevrolet Equinox 15504 2020 Chevrolet Equinox 12,130 2019 Chrysler Pacifica 40,725 2019 Dodge Durango 26,228 MOTORCYCLES VANS BUS 2018 Dodge Journey 39,794 YEAR MAKE MODEL MILES YEAR MAKE MODEL MILES YEAR MAKE MODEL MILES 2018 Dodge Journey 38,106 2002 HARLEY DAVIDSON ROAD KING 3,261 2019 Chrysler Pacifica 23,899 2006 Ford E-450 Cutaway 79,793 2018 Ford Edge 40,249 2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON SCREAMING EAGLE 20,600 2005 Honda Odyssey 153,093 2019 Ford Expedition 42,804 2019 Infinity QX60 33,320 1997 HARLEY DAVIDSON ULTRA CLASSIC 26,160 2018 Nissan Murano 37,947 2019 Nissan Pathfinder 37,120 2018 Nissan Rogue 42,296 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport 36,888 2018 Toyota RAV4 41,496 71 CAT CREEK RD., FRANKLIN, NC 28734 - HWY. 441 • 828.524.0734 • WWW.COUNTRYSIDECHEVY.COM 2019 Toyota RAV4 32,150 4 THE MACON COUNTY NEWS & SHOPPING GUIDE VOLUME 37 NUMBER 35 THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2020

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1288Macon Georgia Rd., Co. 441 South,Community Franklin, NC • Across Building from the new Ingles BUY • SELL • TRADE THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2020 VOLUME 37 NUMBER 35 THE MACON COUNTY NEWS & SHOPPING GUIDE 5 $30K left in community funding pool; BOC to accept second round of applications Brittney Lofthouse – Contributing Writer The grants awarded amounted to $43,714 leaving just over $30,000 to be awarded during For the first time in the history of the Macon the next phase of applications. Applicants for the County Community Funding Pool, the county second phase of funding will be considered for did not receive more applications than funds approval by the commissioners during their available. With money remaining in the funding March meeting. pool budget, commissioners decided to open a Application forms and instructions are avail- second round of applications to allow addition able on the Macon County website, www.ma- organizations to apply. connc.org. Hard copies may be made obtained at Macon County Board of Commissioners Macon County Public Library on Siler Farm (BOC) allocate $75,000 a year for the commu- Road in Franklin, the Hudson Library on Main nity funding pool, which provides grants to local Street in Highlands, and the Nantahala Public Li- nonprofits. While the town of Franklin voted to brary on Nantahala School Road. Call ahead to eliminate their grants for nonprofits, county com- make sure a copy will be ready for pickup. missioners voted a few years ago to increase the Organizations applying for community fund- budget to address a growing need in the com- ing pool funds must provide financial statements munity. such as budgets and federal tax-exempt reports, In past years, the community funding pool re- organization goals and objectives, and pro- ceived on average 15 applications from area non- gram/service descriptions. First-time applicants profits, however this year, only nine must contact Karen Wallace, (828)524-3600, or organizations applied. While opening the grant Bobbie Contino, (828)342-7872, to discuss their application process to allow time for more or- proposal. ganizations to apply, the Community Funding Groups not incorporated as nonprofits may en- Task Force, which is comprised of 10 commu- list an established nonprofit to serve as their fis- nity members, submitted nominations to com- cal agent. Collaborative agency proposals are missioners to approve. encouraged to leverage limited funding and to Both KIDS Place and REACH of Macon share resources. County applied for $10,000, the maximum The Community Funding Pool was estab- amount allowed, and were granted such. The lished to help the Macon County Board of Com- Community Care Clinic of Highlands/Cashiers missioners allocate tax-generated funds to local requested $10,000, however, the task force rec- nonprofits in a fair and efficient way. The CFP ommended that the organization be awarded Task Force is comprised of citizens chosen by $7,416, which commissioners approved. the commissioners to consider applications and Hospice House Foundation was awarded a make recommendations to the board, who make grant for $4,486; Read2Me received $4,263; the final funding decisions. The Community Fund- Arts Council of Macon County received $3,722; ing Pool is a separate entity from the Macon Valenine’s the Literacy Council of Highlands received County Community Foundation. For information $3,461; and the Bascom Corporation received a contact Community Funding Pool secretary Bob- grant for $366. bie Contino at (828) 524-2787. SPECIAL Applications for Golden LEAF Scholarship are due by March 1 Golden LEAF Scholarship information and ap- “For 20 years, the Golden LEAF Scholarship plications for 2020-21 are now available at Program has assisted rural students by providing BUY 2 ADS CFNC.org/goldenleaf. A total of 215 awards will the funding needed for a quality education to pre- be offered to first-time recipients from qualifying pare them to enter the workforce,” said Scott T. (SIZE 2X4 AND UP) counties for the 2020-21 academic year. Applica- Hamilton, Golden LEAF President, Chief Execu- tions are due March 1, 2020. tive Officer. “There is truly no better investment in The awards are valued at $12,000 ($3,000 per rural communities than creating a future genera- year for up to four years) for high school students tion of skilled, educated workers to come back AND GET attending a participating North Carolina college home to live, work and raise families.” or university. Community college transfer stu- The scholarship program is funded through a dents can receive $3,000 per year for up to three Golden LEAF grant to the North Carolina State years. Education Assistance Authority, which adminis- Not Actual Size 3RD AD FREE Recipients are selected based upon multiple ters the program. A complete list of program re- factors including the ability to effectively com- quirements, participating campuses and qualifying Contact Us! municate a desire to return after graduation to a counties can be viewed at CFNC.org/goldenleaf. The Macon County rural North Carolina county that is economically Contact the College Foundation of North Carolina distressed. Applicants must be a high school sen- toll-free at 866-866-CFNC, for more information. ior enrolling full-time as a first-year student or a Scholarship recipients also may apply for the currently enrolled community college transfer stu- Golden LEAF Scholars Leadership Program. This dent enrolling full-time at any participating North program, offered through the Center for Creative Carolina college or university in the fall of 2020; Leadership in Greensboro, NC, provides leader- & Shopping Guide have a GPA of no less than 3.0; demonstrate fi- ship-building seminars, a summer internship and nancial need as determined by the Free Applica- a stipend. (828)369-6767 tion for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); be a Students completing all four years of the lead- resident of a rural county that is economically dis- ership program can receive up to $8,830 in 26 W. Main St. • Franklin, NC tressed and/or tobacco dependent. Click here for stipends in addition to the Golden LEAF Schol- [email protected] the full list of eligible counties. arship award. 6 THE MACoN CoUNTY NEwS & SHoPPING GUIDE VOLUME 37 NUMBER 35 THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2020 Commissioner candidates talk issues ahead of March 3 primary Brittney Lofthouse – Contributing Writer Land Rover Buckhead and then bought the Ford dealership in curricular activities such as working as a team in the Lineman's Franklin in 2002 along with his brother and stepfather. Rodeo and being a member of the new employee hiring process This is the first in a series of candidate profiles ahead of the “Living and having a business in Macon County for the past in Charlotte, N.C. Young has specialized in N.C. real estate for March 3 Primary Election. Democratic candidates for District 17 years and having both of my children in the Macon County the past 12 years in which he has moved dozens of properties II will be in next Thursday’s Macon County News. public school system makes me vested in this community,” said and gained invaluable experience managing a budget. Young is The March 3 Primary, which will decide which candidates Rauers. “This gives me every reason to see Macon County suc- the owner and operator of Young Tree Services, Inc., specializ- will appear on the November ballot is less than 50 days away. ceed. For these reasons, I would like to make a difference in ing in Removing Trees with low or no ground impact and the use The Macon County Board of Commissioners District II seat is Macon County.” of heavy machinery. vacant, which prompted five candidates – three Republicans Joshua Young is a 5th Generation Maconian and has been “I have no experience in running for public office, but what I and two Democrats – to file for office. married to his high school sweetheart for almost 12 years and do have is a passion to be a part of a solution,” said Young. “I The three Republicans, Terry Bradley, Bryan Rauers, and Josh together they have five children. Young supported his wife could sit back and complain about what is or isn't being done or Young, are all newcomers to the political scene, but have strong while she earned her nursing degree and she has been home put my name out there like the other candidates have done and roots in Macon County’s civic and business communities. with their young children. Young was taught how to work at a show that I am willing to step up. I would be honored to serve Terry Bradley is a life-long resident of my community and I would ensure Macon County and currently lives in the that the tax dollars are spent wisely. I Clarks Chapel Community. Spending the bet- would fight to keep our taxes low and ter part of his life as a public servant, Bradley strive to be transparent in everything is a member of the First Baptist Church and a I do. I want to be a County Commis- member of Junaluskee Lodge #145. sioner to represent the people of Bradley has 38 years of law enforcement Macon County. I am not a politician. experience, 18 of which was as Chief of Po- I am a tax paying citizen of Macon lice of Franklin. He completed the rigorous County. I work with my hands for a North Carolina Justice Academy’s Manage- living and likely will show up to ment Development Program and he went on many meetings with my dirty work to manage not only employees, but also mu- boots. This is a very important posi- nicipal taxpayer-funded budgets. Bradley has tion in Macon County. I hope to bring been a volunteer of Cullasaja Gorge Fire and an unbiased, independent mindset and Rescue and served as one of the Board of Di- a new energy to the Board of Com- rectors of the department. missioners. I am prepared to make “I would like to continue my legacy of pub- tough business-minded decisions to lic service as a Macon County Commissioner represent the tax payers of this utilizing my experiences to help guide the de- county.” cisions that will be made by the Board of Terry Bradley Josh Young Bryan Rauers What do you see as being the Commissioners to benefit the residents and biggest issue facing Macon County visitors of our community,” said Bradley. young age on his family’s Christmas tree farm and according to and how would you address it if elected? Bryan Rauers grew up in Charleston, S.C., and after graduat- him, that work ethic has molded him into the person he is today. Bradley: “I think that there is more than one critical issue fac- ing from the University of South Carolina, he moved to Atlanta, Young spent eight years as a lineman for Duke Energy before ing Macon County, continued economic stability and growth, Ga., to start his career in the automotive industry. Rauers moved he stepped away in pursuit of the American Dream. He started job options for new graduates, health care availability, accessi- to Franklin in 2002 after purchasing the Franklin Ford dealer- Young Tree Service in May of 2015. Young is very active in the ble reliable broadband accessibility, are some of the major is- ship. Rauers and Kerry, his wife of 17 years, have two children community, serving on many youth athletic boards as well as sues we are faced with. I will approach each issue with an and have lived in Macon County for nearly two decades. coaching numerous youth football, baseball, softball and bas- unbiased evaluation based upon what brings the most value to Rauers worked for Booomershine Automotive Group in At- ketball teams. He enjoys the outdoors, spending time with fam- the citizens of Macon County.” lanta from 1992-1999 becoming a General Manager of one of ily and cooking. Rauers: “Broadband for our county is a very large issue. It is their dealerships. He then worked for Hennessy Automotive Young’s professional experiences includes his eight-year ca- imperative we have good broadband for new business and busi- Group in Atlanta from 1999-2002 as the General Manager of reer at Duke Energy in which he was involved in many extra ness growth. I have spoken with current county commissioners

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as well as Rep. Kevin Corbin and Senator Jim Davis about this I want to petition the state for more money. I will go to work for issue. The county commissioners are working diligently on this this county and petition Raleigh for what we need.” topic now but it is very complex. Our demographic area makes Macon County is in the middle of a large space needs analy- it hard and very costly to install the fiber. This leaves the com- sis project to address infrastructure needs. What are your panies installing the fiber with no profit margin. If elected I thoughts on the current direction the county is taking to address would work with our state representatives hoping for state and these issues? federal assistance.” Bradley: “The final report is complete and it can be found at Young: “As an employer, employees are our greatest assets. www.maconnc.org,” said Bradley. “ There are concerns being I feel one of the largest issues facing Macon County are the raised about courthouse security, inmate population, and other county employee wages. I have been in contact with dozens of departments having growth issues. If elected I would work to county employees and realize that we are losing key players in find workable solutions that are economically viable and finan- our county government weekly. The private sector pay far ex- cially sustainable.” ceeds the county pay rate. The answer is not to “raise taxes" but “First, let me say I applaud the county manager and the county instead trim some fat out of other areas of our budget and com- commissioners for hiring an outside firm to perform a space and pensate our greatest assets.” needs analysis. The county manager and commissioners should Public Education: Commissioners are faced with more and review not only the findings of the analysis but also the county's more requests for public education funding. What is your stance internal findings. I would then prioritize what we feel has to be on county’s role in funding public education? Do you think the done immediately and what can be done at a later date. After current levels are adequate or do you think they should be in- you prioritize, funding would have to be figured out. I believe creased/decreased? the county is handling this issue the way they should.” Bradley: “I think it is very important to support public edu- Young: “The answer isn’t always to build a brand new build- cation and there is increased budget pressure placed on Macon ing. Macon County is overrun with empty space. The old Wal- County due to increases in school population and unfunded man- mart is a ghost town, K-Mart plaza is bare, several vacancies dates from State and Federal programs. One of the main issues along 441. Yes, we need more room in our county infrastructure currently facing Macon County will be the future replacement or but look at all the available space. I want to do all I can to sup- renovation of the Franklin High School facilities. We also need port local infrastructure and create a pro-business atmosphere. I to continue to evaluate local supplements for teacher pay and am thankful for the businesses and restaurants but we need more. Flustered with trying to book support staff in order to retain our investment in these re- This is a huge reason I decided to run for office. The commis- your own vacations? sources.” sioners wisely requested the space needs analysis and once the Let us do all the work for you! It doesn’t cost you Rauers: “This is a very complicated question because of the study has concluded I would be a fiscally responsible represen- any more to use our services. We have access to way public education is funded in Macon County. That being tative of our tax dollars.” the best deals and the expertise to get you more said I am pro-education. First and foremost, education for our Any other issues or information that you would like to include for your money! Try us out today! FREE Quotes!! children should be our #1 priority. If we want Macon County to for your voters. 244 Porter St. • Franklin, NC 828.369.5999 be better in the next 20 years, we better invest in our children. Bradley: “ There may be issues that I am unaware of and I We need to make sure our school facilities are not only up to will work diligently to address any of these issues.” date but safe. We also have to make sure our teachers’ pay stays Rauers: “I am honored to be running for Macon County competitive so that we can continue to keep great teachers in our Commissioner. My time in Macon County and my business ex- school system. From what I have been able to find out our perience will help me make the correct decisions for the people BAHÁ’Í FAITH county does stand behind our schools and should continue. I of this county. The questions have included a couple of my plat- OF would have to say the schools are in need of more money for form points but here are some others: LIGHT UNITY many projects. It is very important for Macon County to invest – Pro Law Enforcement in our children, school facilities, and our teachers. Simply put, – Pro Emergency Personnel “It is not his to boast who loveth his country, better education results in fewer drug-related issues, less crime, – Pro Business but it is his who loveth the world.” and a better economy.” – Continue the fight on our drug epidemic -- Bahá’u’llah Young: “Our youth is our next generation. It is imperative – Make sure Macon County has long term vision.” Weekly devotions and discussions in Franklin, open to all. Call 302-383-6835. that our kids get the education they deserve. I feel the problem Young: “I am excited to have the opportunity to serve the tax- 1-800-228-6483 www.bahai.us is at the state level. There is no reason our teachers should be payers of Macon County. I love this community and I’m thank- Franklin • Murphy • Sylva • Waynesville buying materials out of their own pocket. As your commissioner ful to call it my home.”

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David C Spivey, P.A. 587 W. Main Street, Franklin, NC 828.349.3377 offi[email protected] fax: 888.825.2213 8 THE MACON COUNTY NEWS & SHOPPING GUIDE VOLUME 37 NUMBER 35 THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2020 Barrel racer Annie Jenkins heading to World Finals in February Deena C. Bouknight sound has been blood, sweat, and Contributing Writer tears. When I found him, I was really going to look at a different horse. I No one in Annie Jenkins family nor saw him in his stall and he looked any of her friends aspired to become a awful. He was 600 pounds under- competitive equestrian. Yet, when weight. But he put his head up against Jenkins watched barrel racing for the my stomach. I didn’t even look at the first time when she was 10 years old, horse I went to look at. After a few she become so hooked that she sad- months, he started getting weight on dled her mixed-breed horse and prac- him. And I put him on a special hoof ticed running around hay bales in her supplement, he wears horse shoes, and neighbor’s hay field. Fast forward to he has a good farrier.” Fame also did age 32, and Jenkins practices three to not cost much, compared to the cost five days a week to ready herself and of many champion-bred barrel racing her horse for the Feb. 6-9, 2020 World horses. Barrel Racing League Finals, for Although she has owned other which she is the only known qualifier horses, she has bonded most with from Macon County. Fame. And Jenkins is so committed to Franklin native Jenkins, a part-time her sport that she has even ridden with assistant at Macon Program for a broken hand and wrist. Progress, began competing at age 12. She said she plans to continue com- However, she became “serious,” en- peting indefinitely as a barrel racer. tering major competitions, just two She has met women competing in years ago. “I decided this is what I their 60s and 70s. wanted to do the rest of my life.” “Generally you want to be out on She qualified for the World Finals, An average time for Annie Jenkins and her horse, "Fame," to complete the tri-barrel, cloverleaf pattern and cross the road competing in your teens,” she to be held in Perry, Ga., by entering the finish line is 15 to 15.5 seconds. explained, “but I grew up poor and it several top “races” throughout the wasn’t possible until a few years ago. year. “You have to earn so many was a World Finals qualifier and will com- line, and ends after completing the clover The entry fees, all the maintenance of the points. If you earn so many, you qualify for pete against hundreds of global competitors leaf pattern and racing to cross the finish horse, clothing, travel … it’s all pretty ex- higher divisions.” Even though she was not for four days next month. line.” pensive. But I love it for the speed, the able to compete to earn points for as many International Barrel Racing Association Jenkins said the time to complete the adrenaline rush. When I’m racing, I’m months that are available in the qualifying describes the timed equestrian sport of barrel course and cross the finish line varies from going about 35 miles an hour, and then season, due to her horse’s need to recover racing this way: “The course consists of bar- rider to rider. She started out at an average stopping and starting.” from an injury and a hoof issue, she still had rels placed in a triangle in the middle of an time of 17 to 18 seconds, but was able to Jenkins admitted she also likes to “look enough points to learn in November that she arena. The rider races into the arena with the “shave off” at least three seconds of her time at all the pretty horses” at barrel racing timer starting when the team crosses the start through mentored training and rigorous events. practice. “My average time now is 15 to 15- With serious competitions comes serious and-a-half seconds,” she said. “It doesn’t money. matter if it’s raining, sleeting, snowing, “My ultimate goal would be to make whatever. I take my horse to the covered money from it and be on the road barrel rac- arena [in Clayton, Ga.] and work him.” ing all the time. I love it and my horse loves Jenkins purchased “Fame and Fortune” it.” (Fame for short) as a two year old. She According to Jenkins, the World Barrel started him in barrel racing when he was 4 Racing World Finals will attract competi- years old; he is currently 6. However, her tors from as far away as Argentina and horse is not what the barrel racing culture Canada, and cash prizes, horse trailers, sad- would have deemed a potential champion. dles, belt buckles, and more will be “He’s pigeon-toed, so keeping his feet awarded to riders with the fastest times.

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2020 VOLUME 37 NUMBER 35 THE MACON COUNTY NEWS & SHOPPING GUIDE 9 Rule change allows More NC children to receive sealants and avoid cavities The North Carolina Oral Health Collabo- dren who would otherwise not see a private rative (NCOHC), a program of the Founda- dentist. tion for Heath Leadership & Innovation In 39 states across the country, dental hy- (FHLI), announced today that the North Car- gienists can apply dental sealants without a olina Rules Review Commission has given prior exam or supervision from a dentist. its final approval of a rule change that will This procedure is within the clinical training open doors for access to preventive oral of a hygienist. However, in states like North health care for the state’s most underserved. Carolina, regulatory barriers have hindered The rule change — unanimously approved access to and delivery of these preventive of by the North Carolina Board of Dental procedures. Examiners on Dec. 13, 2019 — will allow Co-sponsored by NCOHC and the North dental hygienists to provide preventive serv- Carolina Dental Society, the rule change ices such as sealants and fluoride treatments eliminates this regulatory obstacle, increas- to children in high-need settings without a ing access to preventive oral health care dentist’s prior exam. services for North Carolina’s most vulnera- “This is a critical step toward improving ble populations. access to oral health care for North Car- olina’s most vulnerable populations,” said HCA independent monitor Dr. Zachary Brian, director of NCOHC. “To address the oral health crisis in our state, we schedules meetings in WNC Annie Jenkins practices four to five days each week to ready her horse, Fame, for the upcoming must reduce the regulatory burdens that pre- Informational meetings led by Gibbins Advisors Feb. 6-9 2020 World Barrel Racing League Finals, for which she qualified. vent greater access to quality oral health have been scheduled in communities in Western care. This rule change does just that, and we North Carolina served by Mission Health. “I will race once each day … four times. She occasionally will purchase young horses are thrilled to see it pass this final step to be- Gibbins Advisors is the Independent Monitor Competitors run every day and judges com- and train them to either sell or keep as a future come law.” (IM) hired to monitor HCA Healthcare’s compli- bine all the times on the 8th and the top 12 in competitor. But a goal is to “work regularly Increased access to oral health preventive ance with the obligations it agreed to when it pur- each division go back for the finals on the 9th. with and teach children how to barrel race measures is paramount when considering chased Mission Health System. In each meeting, “I’m nervous … terrified, but I hide it well and do other show events. I’d like to take that tooth decay is the single most common the IM team will discuss its role and provide an and I trust my horse. He acted professional them under my wing and haul them to chronic childhood disease, disproportion- opportunity to ask questions. before he really was. He gives me 120 per- shows.” ately affecting low-income populations. Na- All events are open to the public. Meetings will cent. Even when I’ve been sick, he picks up She added, “Barrel racing has come far. I tionwide, roughly 50 percent of children in have limited seating and attendees will be wel- the slack.” want to reach out to kids and give them in- low-income families experience tooth decay, comed first come, first served. Doors open 30 Assisting Jenkins Feb. 6-9 will be her fi- formation and opportunities I didn’t have. and dental disease is responsible for a col- minutes before each event. ancée Daniel Dills. Barrel racing teaches kids responsibility, lective 51 million hours of school missed – Wednesday, Jan. 29, 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the “He has been with me through this. He money management, and care for the horse each year. Highlands Civic Center Meeting Room, 600 N 4th doesn’t ride, but he’s best the groomer I’ve …” Without the requirement for a prior exam St, Highlands for services rendered at Highlands- Cashiers Hospital. ever had. He can make my horse shine like a A March of Dimes barrel racing competi- by a dentist, dental hygienists can offer The Franklin meeting for Angel Medical Cen- copper penny.” tion in Clayton, Ga., April 11 at the Rabun sealants in alternative settings like schools ter will be held Thursday, Jan. 30, 11:30 a.m. to 1 No matter the outcome at the World Barrel Arena, will showcase Jenkins’ barrel racing or after-school clinics more efficiently. p.m. at the Robert C. 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Highlands Mayor Aviation hobbyists need your help Even in Harry Truman's time (70 years ago) the deep-pock- eted American Medical Association (AMA) opposed the pro- I’m anxiously waiting for a win- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Dec. 26, gram, wanting to protect physicians' superior market power ter storm to hit, although I hope it 2019, made available a "proposed" rule for unmanned air- and professional autonomy. Then, as now, the AMA's na- doesn’t. These storms almost in- craft operations in the United States. If the rule "as it is writ- tional network endeavored to stir up fear of "socialized med- variably cause road problems and ten" passes into law it will in essence immediately cripple icine." Opponents of universal coverage have relied on power outages. Since Highlands is the hobby of model aviation, and seriously prevent its fu- variations of that playbook ever since. situated at 4119 feet above sea ture growth. There is a 60-day comment period for the pub- This is well-documented and you can verify these facts level, not having the disruption of lic to express concerns and opinions to the FAA regarding through study of William C. Hsiao, K.T. Li Professor of Eco- a winter storm would not be nor- this proposed rule. nomics Emeritus at Harvard University's T.H. Chan School of mal. Public Health. Hsiao most recently wrote on the subject for In the event we do have a winter As a member of one of our local flying clubs in Macon Foreign Affairs (Jan-Feb 2000). storm and lose power, I hope Patrick Taylor County and a member of the AMA or "Academy of Model everyone will be patient. Our Aeronautics" I am very worried that if we don’t express our Truman, JFK, Johnson, Nixon, Carter, H.W. Bush, Clin- crews are on standby in these situations and respond immedi- concerns on this matter our Annual Charity Air Shows and ton and Obama all recognized the need of establishing effec- ately. If power goes out during a regular business day, the out- other public model aviation events at our airfield in Otto tive, affordable health care. The fact remains, across the age can be reported at town hall at 526-2118. If lines are will be no more, not to mention events across the country. broad spectrum of health care, Americans pay more and get repeatedly busy, chances are many people are calling to report Regardless of how you feel about "drones" in general, less... Why? the same problem. If a power outage occurs in the evening or on model aircraft are typically flown under very controlled cir- The root of the problem (deferring to William Hsiao), as weekends, please do not call 911. This emergency line can be cumstances at sanctioned and insured flying sites like ours the United States became a prosperous, industrialized society overwhelmed with these nonemergency calls. To report an out- in Otto. We, as AMA members, are required to follow a set in the early 20th Century, it chose to treat health care as a age after hours please call 526-9431, the nonemergency num- of safety guidelines. AMA sponsored flying clubs have an commercial product rather than a social good, such as edu- ber. outstanding safety record since their inception way back in cation. As a result, whereas government-mandated universal Another problem in a winter storm scenario is the plowing of 1936 and many young AMA members go on to full scale schooling was the norm by the 1920s, health care still re- roads. Town road crews are also on standby in these situations. aviation careers. mains primarily a private-sector commodity driven by the Their first priority is to plow all town roads including neigh- I really want to keep the charity events at our flying site profit motive. borhood streets. After clearing town roads, our crews may as- going because we feel giving back to our community is a According to statistics (confirm them - please) 28 million sist the state in plowing state roads. Our crews will also assist pretty important thing and from what I hear the BBQ is Americans are uninsured, 44 more million are under-insured in plowing private roads as time becomes available. They do pretty good, too. So here is how you can help our model contributing to an inequality in that the top quarter of Amer- not plow driveways, including the mayor’s and town commis- aviation community. Whether you fly quad rotors at the ican wage-earners live 10 years longer (on average) than the sioners’ driveways. local park, your back yard, or model aircraft at an AMA bottom quarter. The North Carolina road system is confusing. What is a state field, or even thought about it in the future, you will be af- Finally, the flagrant fraud, waste and abuse driving up the road and what is a town road? Our staff has a map that identi- price of health care, tens of billions of dollars in unnecessary fies state and town roads in our main office and on the town fected by this rule. Anyone who would like to read the pro- spending year after year. Hsiao tells us that a cottage indus- website. Drop by, call or go on line if you are unsure whether posed rule, comment on the rule or just get more your road is state or town maintained. Or, look on the street information, you can visit the Academy of Model Aeronau- try has sprung up to advise hospitals and physicians how to sign. A street sign with a number on its post, or on the sign it- tics Website at www.modelairraft.org/gov; or the FAA's game the claims system by fragmenting bills and "upcoding self, indicates that road is maintained by the state. If the state website at www.faa.gov/uas services" - exaggerating their complexity - in order to maxi- road does not get plowed, call the NCDOT office for Macon Any help you can give on this matter is greatly appreci- mize payments. County at (828) 524-2517. ated and we thank you for your efforts. Large providers employ workers whose primary task is to I announced at the board meeting last week that the Mis- find ways to pad charges. Some hospitals and clinics take a sion/HCA Healthcare Monitor will be holding a public meeting Greg Doster, president blunter approach: they simply file claims for services they've here in Highlands on Wednesday, Jan. 29 at the Highlands Macon Aero Modelers, AMA 3114, Otto, N.C. not actually performed. It's been going on for decades. Recreation Center, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. For those that can’t Some of us have experienced and reported irregularities make this meeting, the monitors will also be at the Health care not a commercial product over the years with only minimal success. Unless public at- Cashiers/Glenville Recreation Center on Jan. 28 from 5:30 to 7 titudes shift drastically, we'll never achieve full and affordable p.m. Both meetings will focus on services at the Have you a favorite president? I do, Harry S Truman (no health care. Highlands/Cashiers Hospital. period after the S). Truman was the first president I saw in However, should American values and urgencies change Under the terms of the sales agreement of Mission to HCA, person. In 1947, he campaigned from a caboose in my and we decide we've had enough scheming and scamming, the NC Attorney General required that an independent monitor hometown (Haverhill, Mass.). It was after Labor Day, we have only to look to Canada, Taiwan, Germany (and a be hired to track progress and services after the sale was com- school had commenced, my third grade class was at the rail- few other nations) for guidance with systems that work. plete. The monitor reports their findings to Attorney General road station to greet him. Josh Stein. These meetings are a part of the first of such meet- Truman became president when Franklin Roosevelt died David Snell – Franklin, N.C. ings being held throughout Western North Carolina. The inde- pendent monitor, Gibbins Advisors, will be soliciting public feedback and input, so please attend one of these meetings. www.TheMaconCountyNews.com

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The Macon County News and Brittney Lofthouse Shopping Guide reserves the right not to accept an advertiser’s order. Email: [email protected] Only publication of an advertisement shall constitute final acceptance Contributing Writer of the advertiser’s order. No brokering of advertising space or sup- Deadline for display advertising is Friday at plements will be accepted without prior approval of publisher. Third 4 p.m. Classified deadline Monday, 3 p.m Deena Bouknight Diane Peltz Class Mailing Privileges Authorized at Franklin, N.C. 28734 Contributing Writer Contributing Writer THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2020 VOLUME 37 NUMBER 35 THE MACON COUNTY NEWS & SHOPPING GUIDE 11 The road to nowhere it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to go into hell.” Clearly, it is far more HCA independent monitor As a United Parcel Service Driver Helper this past Christ- important to be on the right path, even if it takes a great mas season, I rode on hundreds of miles of back roads in tragedy to get you there. schedules meetings in WNC Franklin, Murphy and Andrews, delivering packages to When I was a young child, my mother read the #2 best- Informational meetings led by Gibbins Advisors have been sched- uled in seven communities in Western North Carolina served by Mis- thousands of customers, including many of you. I saw many seller of all time to me: John Bunyan’s “Pilgrim’s Progress.” sion Health. beautiful places I would never otherwise have seen. Even though written in 17th century English, I understood One night after dark, we were looking for an address Gibbins Advisors is the Independent Monitor (IM) hired to monitor and was captivated by it, so that I cried when she stopped HCA Healthcare’s compliance with the obligations it agreed to when which was not posted, so we unwittingly drove right past it reading! That book has helped millions of people to better on a steep, winding, bumpy road. We finally realized we it purchased Mission Health System. In each meeting, the IM team understand how difficult it is to stay on the “straight and nar- will discuss its role and provide an opportunity to ask questions. were on a road to nowhere. There were no more homes and row road” and to reach the “celestial city.” I pray that you All events are open to the public, and no invitation is necessary. no place to turn around, so we had no choice but to back up will find that path, and get on it in the right direction before Members of any community are welcome to attend the meetings of about half a mile. I craned my neck to look out my side with you reach the end, and find no place to turn around! their choosing. Meetings will have limited seating and attendees will a flashlight, while the driver did the same on his side. It was- There are other roads, but only one will take you where be welcomed first come, first served. Doors will open 30 minutes be- n’t easy, but we finally got back to the house we had passed. you want to go. Jesus said, “I am the Way (road), the Truth, fore each event. Many people go through the road of life in the wrong di- and the Life: no one comes to the Father except through me.” A meeting is scheduled in Highlands Wednesday, Jan. 29, 5:30 to rection, only to realize too late, that there is no place to turn 7 p.m. at the Highlands Civic Center Meeting Room, 600 N 4th St, around. Proverbs 14:12 says, “There is a way (road) that Ed Hill – Franklin, N.C. Highlands for Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.” The Franklin meeting for Angel Medical Center will be held Thurs- Another of those long, winding mountain roads led up to day, Jan. 30, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Robert C. Carpenter Com- a huge, beautiful house with a spectacular view of the val- Hospital visit results in bill dispute munity Facilities Building, 1288 Georgia Road, Franklin. ley below and the mountains beyond. I couldn’t help won- I just took my wife to our local hospital here in Franklin. dering if the owners thought they lived in paradise! The She slipped and hurt her ankle. Young lady at check-in was Bible says, “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the Voter info for very pleasant. Short wait in to see the doctor. She was put gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and into a room, doctor, a woman, ordered an x-ray. When wife March 3 Primary Election many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the came back, a nurse told her she has a small bone break. No road that leads to life, and only a few find it.” That last cast, no instructions and go home. We never saw the doctor Voter registration deadline phrase is frightening. Many people may be deceived into again. Now I get a bill from their office in Virginia for thinking they are headed in the right direction, when actu- February 7 at 5 p.m. $491.69. OK but they tell me on the bill Medicare paid $43. ally they are not. It didn’t seem right, called Medicare. They tell me some- Absentee ballots by mail One night, on our last stop, after dark, we needed a sig- thing was filed wrong at the hospital. I called their office in January 13-February 25 nature from the recipient, so we knocked on the door. No Virginia. Guess what? They tell me the bill is right, that they Request forms at www.maconnc.org or one came, but the light was on and the door open, so we have a special deal with Medicare and that’s it. She then tells www.ncsbe.gov or by calling (828)349-2034 or email started looking around. Around back, a man came out from me their hospital is a for profit now. I guess so. She also tells [email protected]. under his car, with one hand missing. He said he had blown me if I don’t pay in 30 days I am put in collection. Well, all his hand off. He signed for his package with the other hand. you local politicians who were sold a bill of goods with Mis- One-Stop Voting Then he proceeded to tell us that he had been on heroin for sion, thanks for the ripoff. Oh well, thank the Lord, Harris February 12- 29 23 years. It had taken recently losing his hand to get his life hospital is close. I’ve dealt with them before. Macon County Community Building turned around and headed down the right path. He said some Highlands Civic Center things about the power of prayer. Then he told us that the William Trapani – Franklin, N.C. Hours Mon-Fri, 8-7:30; Saturday, Feb. 29, 8-3 Lord Jesus Christ had delivered him from his drug addic- tion. He said that now he is in church every time the doors Primary Election Day are open. He said it was too bad it took the loss of his hand, Tuesday, March 3 but that it was worth it! Email letters to the editor to Polls open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. I’m guessing the man was in his 40s. Jesus said, “And if your right hand causes you to stumble, cut it off and throw [email protected] Contact the Macon County Board of Elections at (828)349-2034 or visit www.maconnc.org/elections.

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Franklin community celebrates life and legacy of Martin Luther King Photos by Vickie Carpenter

Claudette Burston - Rev. Mozart Moliere - ‘I Have a Dream’ ‘I Know I’ve Been Changed’

Michelle Toleno - Interpretive dance

Franklin Mayor Bob Scott Moderator Synethia Owens

Ann Miller Woodford - ‘Wade in the Water’ Henrietta Haithcock - Nan Ray monologue

Richard Lugo and Quashona Antoine perform a mime “A Change is Going to Come” One Heart Ericka Washington THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2020 VOLUME 37 NUMBER 35 THE MACON COUNTY NEWS & SHOPPING GUIDE 13 Interactive Third-World experience fosters elevated compassion Deena C. Bouknight – Contributing Writer makes a connec- tion with chil- On Friday, Jan. 17, a long trailer pulled dren and adults into the parking lot of Macon Center. Inside that statistics and was an “interactive tour of life in the devel- photographs fail oping world.” In fact, for four days, The to do on their Compassion Experience drew more than 500 own. visitors, who stepped inside, donned head- “You can walk phones, and journeyed into a real child’s life into a child’s of poverty in such countries as the Philip- world … see pines, Kenya, Uganda, and Guatemala. where they live, Coinciding with The Compassion Experi- go to school … ence, which is an immersive program that in- how they have to cludes about a half dozen trailers that travel have a survival throughout the United States, was Compas- mentality. Some sion International child sponsorships at the people leave the Macon Center-located Discover Church dur- trailer somber, or ing all three Sunday morning (Jan. 19) serv- in tears. It’s so re- ices. Pastor Ben Windle pointed out that alistic that it’s as although Discover Church offers Compas- if they’ve visited sion International sponsorships annually, it the country, even was the first time the event coincided with if it’s just for a the actual Compassion Experience. few minutes. The Attendees to Discover Church were e x p e r i e n c e shown a video that explained how sponsor- speaks to them.” ship of a child in an impoverished country Sheila Myers, The Compassion Experience came to Franklin Jan. 17-20 to provide a simulated, audio visual opportunity to “visit” an im- provides access to clean drinking water, who attends Dis- poverished country. food, education, and more. cover Church, Around 200 children received sponsorships, volunteered to assist visitors to The Com- ily could have money for food. When as of Monday Jan. 20, due to The Compassion passion Experience. Compassion International told him he Experience and education about Compassion “You don’t realize what your sponsorship had a family that wanted to sponsor International presented by Pastor Windle and and involvement in a child’s life means to him, his life changed for the better. He John Adams, also with Discover Church. that child until you go through this,” said was then able to attend school, gradu- Sponsorships were for children in Honduras Myers. ate, and is now an internal auditor and and Haiti, since Discover supports ministry ef- For example, “entering” Guatemala un- teacher in Guatemala. forts in those countries. However, sponsor- veiled details of the life of young Carlos. He “Compassion International changed ships through Compassion International are explained how his mother wanted him to go my story,” he said. On the walls of Car- available for children around the globe. to school, but his father was an alcoholic los’ final “room” is a photograph of him Anyone sponsoring a child has access to who, from the time Carlos was five years with his mother on graduation day, and an app on which sponsors can write letters old, just wanted him to work. The simulated him as a young adult. to the child as well as get medical and school “house” was a tiny, minimalist space of “The whole thing is about under- reports and general information about the pieced together walls, cloth for doors, rusty standing what kids in other countries are child’s well being. metal chairs and tables. Carlos shared in the going through,” said Myers. “And you P.J. Johnson, a brand ambassador for The audio that as a small boy he worked dyeing realize that something like a sponsor- Compassion Experience, explained that the yarn, collecting pieces of wood to sell in ship can actually help some of them get hands-on, audio, and visual experience markets, and making shoes so that his fam- out of poverty.” On Sunday, Myers chose to sponsor a girl from Haiti. “It’s important for our kids to see how some children are growing up poor – es- pecially when children here have so much,” said Yvonne Johns, who has sponsored Compassion International children for the last few years. “Children Yvonne Johns and Sheila Myers, of Franklin, volun- in other countries have to pay for school. teered at The Compassion Experience Sunday, Jan. If they don’t, they can’t go. And children 19. here often take school for granted. The Compassion Experience shows clearly ELECTION INFORMATION how life in some other coun- tries is very different.” One website for Candidate Links, So far, The Compassion Major News, Opinion Sites, Experience has been in 150 locations and has been seen Voter ID Laws, Political News, by 600,000 visitors. Upcom- Current Events & Links ing locations are available online, and anyone can sign to the latest Headlines. up to host The Compassion The Compassion Experience traveled to Franklin Jan. 17-20 and parked at Macon Center to co- Experience, volunteer at an Visit macondems.org incide with Discover Church’s Compassion International child sponsorship presentation. event, and sponsor a child. Paid for by the Macon County Democratic Party 14 THE MACON COUNTY NEWS & SHOPPING GUIDE VOLUME 37 NUMBER 35 THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2020 Joshua Lee Sutton, 38, of Tiger, Ga., was charged with lar- failure to appear for possession of drug paraphernalia, failure ceny merchant product code fraud. A secured bond of $5,000 to appear for possession of marijuana up to 1/2 oz. A secured was set. Jonathan C. Bean made the arrest. bond of $250 was set. Jamie Lee Young, 30, of Tiger Ga., was charged with fugi- Keonta Monteece Ardrey, 41, of Whittier, was charged with The Macon County Sher- tive out of state felony. No bond was set. Jonathan C. Bean failure to appear on a felony. A secured bond of $2,000 was iff’s Department, Franklin made the arrest. set. Police Department or Jack- Johnnie Ray Arch, 46, of Sparks Dr., Cope Creek was son County Sheriff’s Depart- January 20 charged with communicating threats. A $500 bond was set. ment made the following Brendan Makenzie Williamson, 19, of Franklin, was issued arrests January 6 - 20. All warrant service for offense committed in jurisdiction, January 8 suspects are innocent until flee/elude arrest with a motor vehicle. A secured bond of Anthony Caleb Nicholson, 31, of Sylva, was charged with proven guilty in a court of $2,500 was set. Joseph A. Raby made the arrest. misdemeanor assault with a deadly weapon. No bond was set. law. Ian Sloan Nixon, 34, of Franklin, was charged with proba- Dontavius Juan Cox, 27, of Sylva, was issued a U.S. Mar- tion violation. A secured bond of $10,000 was set. Clay A. shals warrant for heroin. No bond was set. Macon County Saunders made the arrest. Zachary James Warman, 28, of Collie Court, Glenville, was Sheriff’s Department charged with driving while license revoked not impaired rev- Franklin Police Department ocation, driving while impaired. A secured bond of $3,000 was January 13 set. Brandon Michael Hart, 33, of Franklin, was charged with all January 10 Blake Pearson Henry, 25, of Leatherwood Rd., was charged other offenses, possession of stolen goods/property, second Joseph Thomas McCord, of Country Club Dr., Cullowhee, with possession of firearm by a felon. A secured bond of degree trespass. An unsecured bond of $2,000 was set. Troy L. was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, driving $1,000 was set. Burt made the arrest. while license revoked, possession of stolen property, larceny, Stacey Cameron Hoyle Lowe, 27, of Leatherwood Rd., was Christopher Warren Hooper, 38, of Franklin, was charged possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of stolen prop- charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. No bond was with assault on a female. No bond was set. Jonathan C. Bean erty, larceny. A $2,200 bond was set. Officer Norman made set. made the arrest. the arrest. Mark Alexander Anderson, 51, of Franklin, was charged January 9 with possession of drug paraphernalia. A secured bond of $500 January 12 Pascual Cuatlayotl Tochihuitl, 45, of Glenville School Rd., was set. James E. Crawford III made the arrest. Luis Angel Molina Robles, 32, of Cherry St., was charged Glenville, was charged with resisting a public officer, main- Selena Renee Nicole Lewis, 22, was charged with posses- with driving under the influence. A $1,500 bond was set. Of- taining a vehicle/dwelling/place for a controlled substance, sion of heroin. A secured bond of $5,000 was set. James E. ficer Evans made the arrest. possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver marijuana, Crawford III made the arrest. possession of drug paraphernalia, possession with intent to January 13 manufacture/sell/deliver methamphetamine, possession of January 14 Matthew Scott Winters, 26, of Pressley Rd., was charged marijuana paraphernalia, simple possession of a schedule II Jason Christopher Webster, 43, of Cashiers, was charged with possession with intent to sell/deliver methamphetamine. controlled substance, possession of a schedule II controlled with possession with intent to manufacture/sell/distribute A secured bond of $10,000 was set. substance. A secured bond of $2,500 was set. methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia. Jordan Lisa Margaret Blanchard, 42, of Katie Lane, was charged Nekeisha Altonette Smith, 30, of Craven Rd., Waynesville, C. Sutton Made the arrest. with obtaining property by false pretenses, forgery of instru- was charged with possession of stolen goods/property, larceny, Jaclyn Sturgis, 35, of Cashiers, was charged with posses- ment. A secured bond of $2,000 was set. breaking or entering a motor vehicle. A secured bond of sion of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, $2,500 was set. possession of marijuana up to 1/2 oz, resist/obstruct/ delay law Jackson County Sheriff’s Department Cory Clyde Keith Case, 30, of Huckleberry Cove, was is- enforcement. No bond was set. Jordan C. Sutton made the ar- sued a true bill of indictment for possession of drug para- rest. January 6 phernalia, possession of methamphetamine. A secured bond Joshua Damon Ayers, 42, of Franklin, was charged with Jessica Robinson Melton, 37, of Dakota Dr., was charged of $2,500 was set. failure to appear. A secured bond of $10,000 was set. Joel with possession of stolen goods/property, possession of bur- Laura Marie Jensen, 52, of Cheerful Cove, Cullowhee, was Lynch made the arrest. glary tools, larceny after breaking and entering, breaking and charged with failure to appear for driving while license re- entering, felony conspiracy. A secured bond of $2,500 was set. voked not impaired revocation, probation violation, school at- January 15 Joshua William Walsh, 25, of Webster Rd., was charged tendance law violation, possession of drug paraphernalia, Miguel Angel Lopez Hernandez, 27, of Franklin, was with possession of stolen goods/property, possession of bur- possession of methamphetamine. A secured bond of $12,650 charged with assault on a child under 12 years of age. A se- glary tools, larceny after breaking and entering, breaking and was set. cured bond of $7,500 was set. Timothy B. Carter made the ar- entering, felony conspiracy. A secured bond of $2,500 was set. Darius Davontae Royal, 27, of Bradock Way, Asheville, was rest. Johnnie Ray Arch, 46, of Savannah Dr., was charged with charged with possession of marijuana paraphernalia, posses- second degree trespass. An unsecured bond of $250 was set. sion of marijuana up to 1/2 oz, possession of a firearm by a January 16 felon. An unsecured bond of $5,000 was set. Brandon Jacob Oteri, 29, of Franklin, was charged with pro- January 7 bation violation. A secured bond of $10,000 was set. James E. Angel Elizabeth Gibson, 47, of Old Cullowhee Rd., Cul- January 10 Crawford made the arrest. lowhee, was charged with simple assault. No bond was set. Amanda Nicole Sherrill, 31, of Snowy Lane, Cherokee, was Antonio de Jesus Ortega Gallardo, 25, of Franklin, was Matthew Daniel Mincy, 30, of Martin Rd., Whittier, was charged with failure to appear for simple possession of a charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of charged with communicating threats, assault on another per- schedule II controlled substance, possession of drug para- drug paraphernalia. A secured bond of $2,000 was set. Parrish son in the presence of a minor, assault on a female, assault by phernalia, possession of heroin, possession of stolen W. Young made the arrest. strangulation. No bond was set. goods/property, misdemeanor larceny, possession of drug Heather Nicole Steele, 26, of Lands End Dr., was issued a paraphernalia, possession of methamphetamine. A secured January 17 child support purge, failure to appear for violation unsuper- bond of $5,000 was set. Jeremy Edward Stepp, 28, of Franklin, was charged with vised probation, possession of stolen goods/property. A se- Megan Emily Tate, 25, of Race Lane, was charged with pos- first degree trespass. An unsecured bond was set. Jordan C. cured bond of $352 was set. session with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver oxycodone, Sutton made the arrest. Adrian Artemio Ontiveros Ledezma, 25, of Speedwell Rd., maintain a vehicle/dwelling/place for a controlled substance, Wylene Elizabeth Wall, 31, of Otto, was charged with pos- was charged with fictitious/altered title/registration card/tag, trafficking opium or heroin, possession of drug parapherna- session of drug paraphernalia, drug/narcotic violations. A se- failure to appear for driving while license revoked no impaired lia, possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver a sched- cured bond of $6,000 was set. Nick Lofthouse made the arrest. revocation. A secured bond of $300 was set. ule II controlled substance, simple possession of a schedule Laura Marie Jensen, of Cheerful Cove, Cullowhee, was IV controlled substance. A secured bond of $75,000 was set. January 18 charged with failure to appear for driving while license re- Yolanda Gale George, 49, was charged with failure to ap- Ricky Lane Mason, 55, of Franklin, was charged with ob- voked not impaired revocation. A secured bond of $250 was pear for possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver a taining property by false pretenses. A secured bond of $3,000 set. schedule II controlled substance, exploit disable/elder trust. A was set. Jordan C. Sutton made the arrest. Dillon Stone Wilson, 26, of Clayton St., was charged with secured bond of $20,000 was set. THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2020 VOLUME 37 NUMBER 35 THE MACON COUNTY NEWS & SHOPPING GUIDE 15 Cowee Community Development Organization Meeting and Pot COMMUNITY CALENDAR Luck will be held on Monday, Jan. 27, at the Volunteer Fire Depart- Franklin Alcoholics Anonymous “Open Meetings” are for anyone ment on Ruby Mine Road. Gather at 6 p.m. with dinner beginning at who thinks they may have a drinking problem or for anyone interested 6:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be Claire Suminski, an active Cowee CHURCH in the A.A. recovery program. Meetings are held on Tuesday, 7:30 resident. Bring your favorite dish to share and enjoy the fellowship. All a.m., and Thursday, 12 noon at St. Agnes Episcopal Church, 66 are welcome to attend. Church St.; Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 5:30 p.m., at First United HAPPENINGS Methodist Church Outreach Center, 66 Harrison Ave.; Thursday, 7 Ladies Night Out Program will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 5:30 p.m. at St. Cyprians Episcopal Church, 216 Roller Mill Rd.; Saturday, p.m. in the cafeteria at Angel Medical Center. Dr. David A. Franks, In- Awana at Prentiss Church is now under way. Awana Clubs are 10 a.m., Asbury Methodist Church in Otto. For more information or to ternal Medicine Specialist, from Angel Medical Center will be an- for kids from two years old through the 5th grade. The mission of speak with a member of A. A., call (828)349-4357 or visit our website swering questions regarding mammograms, breast cancer, and Awana is to help “reach kids, equip leaders and change the world www.aawnc80.org. hormone replacement therapy. All women are invited to attend this for God.” Awana meets on Wednesdays evenings. A free meal for meeting and are asked to encourage all the women in their life, who kids is served at 6 p.m., and Awana starts at 6:30. For more infor- If anyone knows the whereabouts of baby Jesus, please bring are over the age of 13 years, to attend with them. Donations will be mation, call the church office at (828) 369-3885. Him back. The outdoor manger scene in the front yard of St. Francis accepted for CareNet. Monetary donations are also welcome. of Assisi Catholic Church has been a part of their Christmas for many, Spiritual Light Center on Sunday, Jan. 26, 11 a.m. Cory James many years. In all of those years no one has ever taken baby Jesus Democratic Women of Macon County and the Macon County will speak on "Fourth Incarnation of Visnu - Half Man, Half Lion." out to celebrate His birthday with Him, until this year. His birthday is Democratic Men’s Club will host a Town Hall event for Congressional "Movie night is held every Tuesday at 4:30 p.m., potluck held af- over bring him back. No questions will be asked. Thank you. candidates from District 11, Tuesday, Jan. 28, at 6 p.m., at the Robert terward. The church is located at 80 Heritage Hollow Dr., behind C. Carpenter Community Building, 1288 Georgia Road in Franklin. the Gazebo Restaurant in Heritage Hollow. Democratic Women of Macon County will meet on Thursday, Jan. Gina Collias will speak. The event is open to the public. 23, at 5:30 p.m. at Noah's Play and Train 486 W. Palmer Street. All Asbury United Methodist Church “Puzzle & Game” Church is Democrats and unaffiliated voters are invited to attend. Coffee with a Cop will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 8 to 10 a.m., held on Tuesday, at 6 p.m., after a covered dish dinner. Prayers at Crabtree General Store, 41 Iotla St. Join the Chief of Police and his and puzzles for all ages. On Jan. 28, the guest speaker will be Cowee Community Theater Initial Planning Meeting will be held officers for a cup of coffee. Voice concerns, discuss crime prevention, Tom Young, Otto Community Development Org. president. on Thursday, Jan. 23, 6:30 p.m., in the Cowee School Auditorium. All or just get to know the officers in our community. actors, directors, playwrights, musicians, designers, technicians or Grace Presbyterian Church (EPC) Services with Pastor Toby anyone who would like to participate are invited to attend. For more Macon Medication Assistance Program located at the back of the Popeare are Sunday School, 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednes- information, call Roberta Pipitone (828)332-2837. First Baptist Church is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 10 day Bible Study 6 p.m. The church is located at 360 First St. a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information call (828)524-5258. (828)369-6800. Visit www.graceepc-frankin.com or find us on face- Nantahala Hiking Club will take a moderate-to-strenuous 4-mile hike book @ gracepresbyterianchurch-EPC on Saturday, Jan. 25, up Rabun Bald, elevation change 900 ft., on the CarePartners Hospice Support Groups for anyone who has lost Georgia Bartram Trail, hiking from Beegum Gap to the summit (sec- loved ones. Facilitated by the Bereavement Staff of CarePartners Hos- Franklin Church of the Nazarene Service times are Sunday School, ond highest point in Georgia) and to a platform with 360 views of the pice, the Women’s Support Groups meet the third Wednesday of the 9:30 a.m. Praise and worship 10:45 a.m. Sunday night prayer serv- surrounding area. Meet at Smoky Mtn. Visitor Center at 10 a.m. Drive month at 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.; the Men’s Support Groups meet the ice 6 p.m. The church is located at 266 Belle Dowdle Rd. in Franklin. 40 miles round trip. Call leader Gail Lehman, 524-5298, for reserva- second Monday of the month at 11:30 a.m., at the Sunset Restaurant tions. Visitors welcome. on Harrison Ave. CarePartners Home Care and Hospice is located at Morrison Presbyterian Church Sunday Worship Service is held at 170 Church St. For more information, call (828)369-4206. 9:30 a.m. The church is located off 441S.; take the first right after the Arduino Club will meet on Saturday, Jan. 25, 1 to 5 p.m., at the visitors center onto Morrison Church Rd.; go 1/4 mile to the church. Macon County Library. Stop by during this time to make a robot or Serving Spoon Serves a Hot Meal on Thursday, 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the motorized game. For more information, email [email protected]. Town’s Jaycee Building except on Thanksgiving. Franklin Seventh Day Adventist Church Services are, Saturday Sabbath school 9:30 a.m., Saturday services 11:30 a.m., Wednes- Baha'is of Macon County host Multifaith Devotions and Discus- NC Mountain Made at 36 E Main Street, and Charity’s Hair Studio, day prayer meetings 6:30 p.m. The church is located at 71 Brindle sions, every Thursday, 7:30 p.m. in Franklin. Open to members of all 493 Highlands Road, are collecting nonperishable food items for Rd., Franklin. Pastor is Glenn Marshall. For more information, call faiths (or no particular faith).Share a prayer, story, song or artwork CareNet. (828)524-5493. that inspires you. The topic for Saturday, Jan. 25, which will include a potluck dinner at 6 p.m. will be "Music, a Ladder for the Soul." Free Volunteer drivers needed at Macon County Senior Services. Iotla Baptist Church services are Sunday School at 10 a.m., fol- and open to all. Email [email protected] for details and directions. Mileage will be reimbursed. For more information, call (828) 349-0211. lowed by worship service at 11 a.m. Sunday and Wednesday evening supper 5:30 p.m., services at 6:15 p.m. The church is located at 1537 Cowee Textiles Fiber Sunday will be held on Sunday, Jan. 26, from Mens Teen Challenge Needs Good Quality Lumber for its wood- Iotla Church Road. Pastor is Brandon Breedlove. For more informa- 2 to 5 p.m. in room 104 at The Cowee School Arts & Heritage Cen- working Shop. Pick up in Franklin area. To donate, call (828)369-1177. tion, call the church office at (828)524-7167. ter located at 51 Cowee School Dr. Franklin. Bring a textile project you are working on from spinning, knitting, weaving, rug hooking, bas- Al-Anon is a Fellowship of Relatives and Friends of Alcoholics Grace Baptist Church Sunday School is at 10 a.m.; Sunday morn- kets etc. For more information, call or e-mail Teresa Bouchonnet at who believe their lives have been affected by someone's drinking. Al- ing worship service at 11 a.m.; Sunday evening at 6 p.m., and (828)349-3878 or [email protected]. Anon meets at the Macon County Public Library Saturdays at 10 a.m. Wednesday evening prayer meeting at 7 p.m. Pastor is Frank Ro- driguez. The church is located at 143 Setser Branch Rd. ANSWERS FOR PG. 21 ANSWERS FOR PG. 21 PG. FOR ANSWERS SUDOKU CROSSWORD PUZZLE 16 THE MACON COUNTY NEWS & SHOPPING GUIDE VOLUME 37 NUMBER 35 THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2020 Established 1960 Couple’s teamwork results in handcrafted basketry FRANKLIN BODY SHOP Deena C. Bouknight gether with her husband to cre- Longest Operating Body Shop Contributing Writer ate fused glass items. However, in Franklin and Macon County basketry appealed to her during Carol Vanhook has been re- a Western Carolina University Insurance Repairs • Frame Straightening tired for eight years from a 36- Heritage Festival she attended Custom Color Matching year career as a kindergarten and years ago. “I was walking first-grade teacher. Yet her re- Factory Direct Parts around looking at beautiful bas- tirement years have been filled kets and I thought, ‘I could learn Auto Detailing with activity. Always a crafter, to do this.’” Window Tinting she decided to focus on the art of She took classes from an in- Expert Body Repair Auto Glass basketry, and her husband Gary, structor with The Arts Council • who is not fully retired, assists of Macon County. She also at- 24 Hour Towing Large Well Equipped Facilities • her. tended a weekend of basketry 7 Body Men / Technicians and “He makes the bases from classes at John C. Campbell 3 Expert Painters Ready to Serve You palettes for my baskets,” she Folk School in Cherokee said. “He sands and grooves County. 56 Mill Street • Franklin, NC • (828) 524-7494 them in his garage workshop. He “It’s one of those skills you reinforces the baskets’ pine han- can continue to improve on … dles to the bottoms before I learn things about,” said Carol. begin weaving so that the basket “While I’m weaving, I add pres- is stronger. I tell him what I’m sure or relieve pressure depend- working on and he makes me ing on tightness of the weave EARLY BIRD what I need.” and the shape. I use a level to Gary has also made his wife keep the basket uniform.” several different sizes of “jigs” She orders flat rattan strips for (forms) to work within as she is her baskets from a basketry sup- making baskets. She makes util- Carol Vanhook’s husband Gary creates bases for the bas- ply source. If she does not want SERVICEALL MAKES & MODELS SPECIAL itarian baskets from large market kets in his garage workshop and Carol weaves garden- baskets to be natural in color, she OF POWER EQUIPMENT sizes to hold books, magazines, ing baskets, among others. uses Ritz dye for a dye lot and or a throw, for example, to gar- then allows the strips to dry on a dening, all-purpose utility, and mail baskets. rack in her gazebo. “I’ve found that Ritz dye is better than Carol said she has always been interested in crafting items powdered dye because I can control the colors better.” by hand. Currently, she is working on quilt, crocheting mats Carol keeps her basketry materials in a finished basement, Discounted Annual Service out of plastic bags for the homeless, knits, and works to- “so I can walk off and leave the mess.” But she will weave Prices now thru March 1. Beat the Spring Time Rush!

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Rattan strips are used to make the Van- Gary Vanhook makes the bottom and other Carol Vanhook’s basketry includes util- hooks’ baskets. The bottoms are made of wooden aspects for his wife, Carol’s, woven itarian designs that are also decorative. parts of repurposed wood palettes. baskets. SUBSCRIBE FOR ONLY Cherokee-Plus Buy & Sell Coins, Scrap Gold & Silver Rusted Arrow Market Estate Sales $ 00 House calls by appointment Farm House - Shabby Chic - Antiques 29. Doug: 262-488-3374 / 828-524-5084 19 East Palmer Street, Franklin, NC Per Year / Includes Tax John: 828-421-2461 / 828-349-9813 (the former Davis Realty building) 26 W. Main St. • Franklin, NC 28734 337 Dowdle Mtn. Rd. • Franklin, NC 828-421-0820 Email: [email protected] Winter Hours: (828) 369-6767 Tuesday – Friday 10am – 5pm; Saturday 10am – 4pm THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2020 VOLUME 37 NUMBER 35 THE MACON COUNTY NEWS & SHOPPING GUIDE 17 anywhere and describes the craft process as relaxing. “It’s a way for me to be creative. I used to have to take Music series to feature Frogtown band out some of the weave, when I was first learning, but now I’m proficient at it. And there’s a sense of accomplishment The Mountain Heritage Center holds the next concert in its finishing one … coming up with ideas and colors and ways annual First Thursday Old-Time and Bluegrass Jam series to embellish.” on Thursday, Feb. 6, starting at 7 p.m. at HomeBase on the So far, Carol has made at least 300 baskets. For a while Western Carolina University campus. she was giving them away as gifts, donating some for spe- Frogtown will continue the series of concerts and open cial charity events, or keeping and using them. In fact, she jams that includes some of the region’s best old-time and and her husband have their baskets all throughout their home bluegrass musicians. The concert will be followed by an that they use for kitchen utensils, mail, dried flowers, knit- open jam session during which traditional musicians of all ting, and more. skill levels are invited to participate. “We decided a few years ago to start selling some of the Frogtown has been in existence since 2001. The band gets baskets to at least cover the cost of the hobby,” said Carol. its name from a locally known spot in Macon County called Prices do not reflect the amount of time – at least three hours Frogtown located between the Franklin High School and a basket – and the expense of the materials. One of the cou- downtown Franklin. As bands often go, various members ple’s utility bas- have come and gone over the years, but the core remains. kets, for example, Currently the lineup includes Shane Blackwell, Barry Clin- sells for $45. Else- ton, Will Putman and Mark Queen. The music ranges from where, handmade hard core bluegrass of musicians like the Stanley Brothers, baskets might sell to the bluesy melodies and ballads of Doc Watson and Nor- for $100 or more man Blake. due to the tedious- First Thursday concerts are free and are held inside Home- ness of the Base. For more information or directions, call 828-227-7129 process, explained or visit www.wcu.edu/mhc Carol. “Time and Carol Vanhook’s basketry includes utilitarian designs that are money is defi- also decorative. nitely invested in each basket we Franklin Area Folk Festival at the Cowee School Arts & make.” Heritage Center. The Vanhooks plan to show their baskets Carol and Gary this summer in Minneapolis, Minn., where their daughters show their baskets reside. annually on Main She enjoys coming up with distinct decorations, like hand- Street in Franklin made rosin hearts that include a bit of Macon County Clay, at PumpkinFest “so that no matter where you are there will always be a bit and the Home- of Macon County in your heart;” incorporated repurposed town Heritage items; and, seasonal theme wraps to tie at the top of baskets. Festival. Plus, she “I really enjoy working on these baskets and knowing that Carol Vanhook dyes the tartan strips for has demonstrated my husband and I did the project together,” said Carol, some of her baskets. basketry at the pointing out that a future project is a backpack basket.

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Winter Hours Tue.-Sat. 11-3 • Sun. 10-2 Open for Dinner Wed–Sat, 5pm-’Til Chef’s Special 18 THE MACON COUNTY NEWS & SHOPPING GUIDE VOLUME 37 NUMBER 35 THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2020 Sand Town: Cherokee/White community lost, but not forgotten Deena C. Bouknight – Contributing Writer there. He walks the property several times a week to see In his basement of his Franklin home, what he can find. Willard Dills has thousands of pieces of One item from Sand Town Cherokee pottery on display on walls and in that is on Dills’ wall features jars that he has picked up on his multi-gener- still legible Cherokee writing. ational family land in Cartoogechaye. He has However, extensive research found shards of pipes, game balls made of determined that the writing stone, arrowheads, and his most exciting find most likely pre-dates the – a small unblemished ceremonial effigy in the Cherokee syllabary of the shape of a man. Alongside these Native arti- early 1800s. Some of the pot- facts are utilitarian items such as a water dip- tery pieces feature consistent per made from creek-bed cane and dogwood, designs and colors. as well as hand-made saws, hammers, guns, “I’m always finding things and more. that the Cherokee or my fam- “This is my museum,” he said, explaining Pottery shards that Willard Dills found on his family’s property, ily used for eating, drinking, that the reason family and Cherokee items which was once part of the the Sand Town community, only rep- living … My family thinks were found on the same land is because it was resents a small portion of the thousands of pieces that he has I’m nuts collecting all this all considered the Sand Town community at found. Dills has also collected utilitarian items that were used by stuff but I don’t want it to just both his ancestors and Cherokee families in Sand Town. one time. lie there and get lost.” “Sand Town in Car- The effigy, which Dills had toogechaye was situated on a along the banks of the stream (Muskrat framed, (pictured at lower left) along with a few hundred acres at the Brook). Albert Siler grew up with the Sand few other “treasures,” such as tiny sharp ar- mouth of Muskrat Brook and Town Indians. He had six sisters and rowheads, was dated by the Cherokee at along Dills Creek,” said no brothers, so the Indian boys around 11,000 years old. Even though it was Robert Shook, curator at the taught him to trap, and to still-hunt found in what was Sand Town, it must have Macon County Historical without gun or dog. The only been passed down from Cherokee family to Museum on Main Street in weapons they used were the bow Cherokee family for multiple generations, as- Franklin. “That’s where the and arrow and blowgun. … As Al- certained Dills. chief of Sand Town, Chuttah- bert Siler recalled them, the Sand Dills said that the history of his family, the sotee, built his cabin when he Town Indians were always loyal to Cartoogechaye Cherokee, and Sand Town, came back after being part of their friends, and it was evident from will continue to live on in his and wife the Indian Removal Act the way he talked that he was deeply Tammy’s children, Christopher and Elizabeth, [1830] … William Siler attached to them.” and their grandchildren. Lawson, 7, the oldest deeded land back to the The small, historic St. John Epis- grandchild, has already been accompanying Cherokee. William’s house copal Church is situated where the Dills to the family property to help him search was in sight of the chief’s Sand Town community was once lo- for and preserve as many historic artifacts as house. They were best cated, and Chuttahsotee and his wife possible from those years when Sand Town friends. In fact, when William died, the chief H o w e v e r , are buried there. [See Sept. 19, 2019 thrived. “Lawson loves going with me,” said followed the wagon with his casket in the families have article on St. John’s Episcopal in Dills. pouring rain for eight miles until it got to the passed down MCN.] Margaret Siler wrote: “One graveyard in Franklin. the history so of Albert Siler’s daughters had the “People need to understand that families, that not forgotten is the fact that some Chero- marble top of a dresser broken in two and white and Cherokee, had homes in Sand Town kee and white families did live peacefully in placed at the heads of the Indian graves in the together. There was even a trading post out close proximity. St. John’s churchyard …” there,” he added. Margaret Redding Siler, who married Dr. She also pointed out in her book that often A hand-drawn map of the community, Fredrick Lawrence Siler in 1900, documented the Cherokee and white families in Sand Town which existed just off what is now Hwy. 64 be- the Sand Town history in the 1939-published would worship together. fore the pass at Winding “Cherokee Indian Lore & “When the Cherokee attended services at Stair, shows homesteads Smoky Mountain Stories," the white churches, they joined in with the ut- all along the creeks and available for sale at the most reverence and sang, but in their own lan- branches. An 1851 “Cen- Macon County Historical guage.” sus of Cherokee … Car- Museum. In it, she writes Dills’ family settled in the early 1800s in toogechaye Macon that her father-in-law, Albert what became Sand Town. Both his great County, N.C.” included Siler, was so familiar with grandmothers were full Cherokee: Tiny close to 20 Cherokee fam- the Cherokee language that Rogers and Elda Patterson. On his display wall ilies with names such as he spoke it “as he did his is the water dipper he remembers his grand- Choo-tah-so-tih (or Jim own. He grew up with the mother, Elise Patterson Dills, who was half Woodpecker), Eno-leh (or Cherokee children for play- Cherokee, making. “I was with her when she Catamount), and Cos-kel- mates.” made it. I grew up on every inch of that prop- lo-kih (or Hog Bite). Also, She explained in her book erty out there. She knew how to make that dip- families with the last about the formation of Sand per because her mother, full Cherokee, taught names Siler, Rush, Town. her.” The intricately made dipper has thin cane Addington, Moore, Mc- “Near the Cartoogechaye woven so close together that it held the water. Dowell, etc., occupied Creek, in a cove that was Several men in Dills’ family were employed homes and land. sheltered on the north by by the Ritter Lumber Company, located in the Currently, no formal re- high mountain walls, but late 1800s and early 1900s in nearby Standing mains exist of what was Willard Dills was with his half-Chero- open to the fertile valley to Indian. Some family members died while log- known as Sand Town. kee grandmother when she made this the south, the homesick ging. And, even though the Dills family “old Farm land, developments, water dipper out of cane from Dills Cherokee built their cabins. homeplace” of the mid-1850s succumbed to Willard Dills and his grandson, Lawson, in the individual homes, and Creek. The weaving is so intricate, the … It was called Sand Town decay, Dills still maintains his family’s 51 basement “museum,” which includes artifacts wilderness exist there. dipper is able to hold water. because of the white sand acres and has a 1980s-built getaway cabin and photographs from life in Sand Town. THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2020 VOLUME 37 NUMBER 35 THE MACON COUNTY NEWS & SHOPPING GUIDE 19 Joseph ‘Joe’ Dennis Kuhn Joseph “Joe” Dennis Kuhn, 77, of Otto, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020. Born in Tampa, Fla., he was the son of the late Joseph George Kuhn and Estrella Failde Kuhn. He enjoyed woodworking, play- ing golf, dogs, working with horses, watching old westerns, and Florist / Grower of listening to music. He was a member of Hickory Knoll United Specialty Cut Flowers Methodist Church. 11485 Georgia Road, Otto, NC He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Vivian Kuhn; three sons, 1 mi. North of the State Line Ernest Charles Golding Joseph D. Kuhn Jr of Petersburg, Va., George C. Kuhn (Tamra) of Concord, N.C., and James P. Kuhn of Baton Rouge, La.; daughter, 828.524.2829 Ernest Charles Golding, 80, of Kathryn Keller of Louisville, Ky.; three step-children, Sal Penzol Franklin, N.C., passed away Fri- (Christie) of Lake In The Hills, Ill., Jackie Strange (Dale) of Grov- theflowercompanync.com day, Jan. 17, 2020. eland, Fla., and Vivianne Penzol of Apopka, Fla.; sister, Mary Born in Hillside, N.J., he was Morton (Paul) of Tampa, Fla.; 16 grandchildren; and nine great the son of the late Claude Golding grandchildren. and Lillian Meriwede Golding. In A memorial service will be held Saturday, Jan. 25, at 11 a.m., at addition to his parents, he was Hickory Knoll United Methodist Church. Rev. Stephanie Thomp- preceded in death by his wife, son will officiate. Burial will be in the Hickory Knoll UMC Ceme- Shirley Ann McGowan Golding tery. and nine brothers and sisters. He In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Hickory graduated from All State Con- Knoll UMC, PO Box 26, Otto, NC 28763 or Appalachian Animal ANTIQUES, SHOPS & RV PARK struction College; served in the Rescue, PO Box 81, Franklin, NC 28744. U.S. Army during the Korean Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Conflict and was a retired general Condolences can be made to the family at www.maconfuneral- contractor. He was a member of Ernest Charles Golding home.com. First Alliance Church; was a pro golfer, avid bowler, enjoyed cribbage and watching football. He is survived by his fiancé, Gracie Ledford Greene of Franklin; Barbara Joan Howard two children, Bob Golding (Jenny) and Deanna Wagner (Bernie) both of Franklin; six grandchildren, Josh Jones, Josh Wagner, Barbara Joan Howard, 87, of Melissa Zaidman (Ben), Daniel Sevigny (Katelyn), Katherine Franklin, N.C., passed away on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020. “Kayti” Tallent (Dalen) and Deaven Golding (Cody Peavy); four Located in the old Cullasaja School off the Highlands Rd. great grandchildren, Henry Zaidman, Alex Zaidman, Caroline Born in Detroit, Mich., she was the daughter of the late Paul Wal- 145 River Rd., Franklin, NC • (828) 349-1600 Zaidman and Raylen Tallent. whistlestopantiquesnc.com A visitation will be held Saturday, Feb. 1, at 3 p.m., at First Al- ter Hill and Florence Renaud Hill. liance Church, followed by a memorial service and fellowship sup- She is survived by her husband per. 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In addition Barbara Finch, Addie Mae Hu- to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 52 1781 Georgia Rd., Franklin, NC • (828)369-9059 stick and Lydia Yanke. years, James Herbert Horner, a son, Michael Clarence Horner and She worked at Burlington and a grandson, Jason Michael Horner. Open: Tues–Fri 10–5 CR Industries and attended Donna Lee Estes She was exceptionally proud to have worked as a legal assistant Sat 10–2; Closed Sun & Mon Riverside Fellowship Church. to Russell Bowling of Franklin, and retired from his firm after She will be remembered for her love for everyone, especially her many years of service. She was a member of Asbury United grandchildren. Methodist Church and enjoyed boating and traveling extensively She is survived by three children, Milton Estes (Joan) of with friends and family. CORNERSTONE MEMORIALS Franklin, Sharon Morehead (Claude) of Westminster, S.C., and She is survived by one sister, Marian Smith Franklin, three chil- Steve Estes (Leoda) of Franklin; sister, Mary McGaughey of dren, James Herbert Horner Jr., Ann Brandenberger and Laura DOYLE YORK,Owner Union Lake, Mich.; six grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; one Hamilton; 11 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren and two Located at Rabun Flea Market great-great grandson; and several nieces and nephews. nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held Friday, Jan. 17, in the Chapel of Macon Graveside service will be held Saturday, Jan. 25, at 1 p.m., at (706) 746-2548 Funeral Home. Rev. Frank Rodriguez officiated. Burial was in the Rush Cemetery. Pastor Eric Henson will officiate. (706) 746-9977 Salem Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Macon Funeral Home from 11 Pallbearers will be Levi Estes, Spencer Houston, Jake Michael, a.m. until 12 p.m. Please Call For Appointment Colin Field, Wyatt Yates and Eric Peters. Memorial donations can be made to the American Lung Asso- Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. ciation, 55 W. Wacker Drive, Suite 1150, Chicago, IL 60601. (706) 746-2837 Condolences can be made to the family at www.maconfuneral- Condolences can be made to the family at www.maconfuneral- 134 Market Circle • Rabun Gap, GA 30568 home.com. home.com. 20 THe MACON COuNTY NeWS & SHOPPING GuIDe VOLUME 37 NUMBER 35 THuRSDAY, JANuARY 23, 2020 NASCAR NeWS NASCAR makes technical updates to improve racing at short tracks PPPRRO RAACACIACINACING THHIHIS WEEEEEK Holly Cain – NASCAR Wire Service Racing News, Stats & Trivia All-Time Top Driver’s Bio DAYTONA BeACH, Fla. -- NASCAR has adjusted the This Week’s Racing News 2020 NASCAR Cup Series technical package for road Xfi nity Series to race on Indy’s road course Jeff Gordon courses and race tracks measuring 1.058-miles or less in an The Xfi nity Series will race on Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s Born: Aug. 4, 1971 effort to improve racing on short tracks and road course cir- road course this year, track offi cials announced last week. The July 4th race, sponsored by Pennzoil, will take place at 1:30 p.m. Cup wins: 93 cuits. ET and air on NBC. The Cup race on July 5 also will be on NBC Cup top-tens: 477 eight of the sport’s most celebrated venues – from the at 3:30 p.m. ET. “As all the Xfi nity drivers are looking into this Cup championships: 4 Bristol half-miler and Phoenix mile to the Sonoma and weekend, I think we’re all going to be excited to be in the fi rst NASCAR road race at Indy,” Justin Allgaier said during the press conference. “We’re all going Jeff Gordon was fi ve years old when he fi rst Watkins Glen road courses – will feature a new look this sea- performed laps on a makeshift racetrack. After son that includes a smaller spoiler (2.75 inches vs eight to want to win that fi rst race. I remember the fi rst time coming here and racing in the Xfi nity Series how exciting that was.” Moving the Xfi nity race from the oval to his childhood and teen years, Gordon moved inches), smaller splitter (0.25-inch overhang vs. two inches) the road course is the fi rst major move made at the track since Roger Penske’s on to NASCAR and won Rookie of the Year in and radiator pan modifications. company purchased the speedway. One of Penske’s priorities has been putting 1991. The next year he signed with Hendrick The sanctioning body has, for years, been willing to adjust more emphasis on the track’s NASCAR weekend, which has suffered signifi cant Motorsports and has gained 93 wins during its technical rules in the spirit of competition and worked attendance declines for more than a decade. This will be the fi fth road course his career, third on the all-time Cup wins list event on the 33-race schedule for the Xfi nity Series this season. and the most wins in NASCAR’s modern era closely with teams in analyzing data that supports these new (1972–present). Gordon’s 81 pole positions rules that are closer to the regulations of the 2018 season. lead all active drivers, and is third all-time. He In 2018, for example, both races on the Bristol Motor Racing History Racing Trivia has won at least one pole in 23 consecutive Speedway high-banked half-mile were decided by less than January 21, 1973 - Penske driving ace Mark Jeff Gordon won his fi rst Cup seasons, a NASCAR record. He is also the a second; Kyle Busch’s .628-second win over Kyle Larson Donohue took a surprising victory in the season Series Championship in 1995. active iron man leader for consecutive races opening 500 miler at Riverside. Donohue’s In what year did he win his participated in with 797 through the 2015 in the spring and Kurt Busch’s .367-second victory over Lar- first career Cup win came in only his 5th start, fi rst Cup Series race? ? season. In 2009, Gordon became the fi rst son in the fall. driving a Matador. That race was Penske’s a) 1991 c) 1993 NASCAR driver to reach $100 million in career first NASCAR win in a long history of NASCAR

Joey Logano edged Denny Hamlin to the line by a scant b) 1992 d) 1994 winnings. Gordon, along with Rick Hendrick,

.107-second for his fall Martinsville Speedway short track participation and remains to this day, the last year. following the championship the co-own the No. 48 Chevrolet driven by Jimmie

non-regular (non-full schedule) driver to win a win to on went and 1994 in race Series Johnson, who won six Cup championships

Answer win in 2018 and both the 0.75-mile Richmond Raceway tro- Cup rst fi his won Gordon d) : NASCAR Cup Series road race. phies were determined by less than a second: Kyle Busch’s from 2006 to 2010, and 2013. .511-second victory over Chase elliott in the spring and his .777-second win over Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Denny Hamlin in the fall. ity Series race there will be held for first the time on the fa- made to bring NASCAR in, we felt we wanted to take it to The modifications for the short tracks and road courses cility’s infield road course, a day prior to the annual Brick- the next level,’’ Penske continued. “We’ve had some great announced by NASCAR on Tuesday will be more reminis- yard 400 which will continue to be contested on the historic racing here on the Brickyard weekend but we think with the cent of the technical guidelines from 2018. NASCAR is con- 2.5-mile oval. concerts, the road course racing on Saturday and the oval on fident this package designed for short tracks and road NASCAR executive Ben Kennedy sat alongside track Sunday will make a big difference for our fans and certainly courses will produce the same compelling competition as owner Roger Penske – whose acquisition of the historic for our TV partners.’’ seen on intermediate and larger tracks last season – which speedway was made official earlier this month – in an- Kennedy said the sanctioning body had been contemplat- saw an increase in green flag passing for the lead in 23 races. nouncing the new-look Indianapolis NASCAR Weekend. ing running the Indianapolis road course for “a while.’’ “Our goal has always been to provide the best possible “I can’t think of a race in NASCAR history when a track racing for our fans, regardless of venue,’’ NASCAR execu- ran a road course and oval back-to-back,’’ Kennedy said of “It’s an exciting announcement for us in NASCAR,’’ tive Vice President and Chief Racing Development Officer the Indy plans. Kennedy said acknowledging that road course racing “is Steve O’Donnell said in announcing the technical modifica- According to IMS President Doug Boles, the Xfinity Se- some of our best racing.” tion. ries race will be held on Saturday afternoon, July 4, then It has historically been a fan favorite as well, Kennedy “The 2019 Cup Series race package delivered some of the there will be a 90-minute break so track workers can recon- said, especially in the Xfinity Series which will have five most exciting races on intermediate and larger tracks that figure the facility back to a racing oval for a pair of road course events on its 2020 schedule – at Mid-Ohio, Road our sport has seen, however, we felt we could make im- NASCAR Cup Series practices Saturday afternoon. Cup Se- America, Watkins Glen, the Charlotte Motor Speedway provements to short tracks and road courses. ries qualifying will be Sunday - race morning - followed by ROVAL and now Indianapolis. “We believe we have found the right balance for 2020 that the Big Machine Vodka Brickyard 400 race Sunday after- NASCAR driver Matt DiBenedetto will test the road will allow teams to build off their previous knowledge of noon. course configurations at Indianapolis next week. this package and showcase exciting side-by-side racing at Boles shared that the impetus be- tracks of all sizes.’’ hind the change was to make the The complete list of tracks affected by the new technical NASCAR Fourth of July race rules includes: Bristol Motor Speedway, Charlotte Motor weekend as special and celebratory Speedway ROVAL, Dover International Speedway, Phoenix as the national holiday timing it Raceway, Martinsville Speedway, Richmond Raceway, shares. The Indy weekend will also Sonoma Raceway and Watkins Glen International. include concerts, a fireworks show “We ended up in a really good place I think for short tracks and for the first time, there will be and road courses in 2020,’’ O’Donnell said, adding, “I re- infield camping inside the famed ally applaud the teams for working together with us to going course. back to a package that we know works. The drivers had “It’s something we want our fans asked for that low downforce package as well at the short to look at this and see if it’s some- tracks. We’re going to see that. thing they want, so we can grow “The fans have wanted that and asked for it and we’re this in the future and certainly it can going to deliver on those tracks that are outlined and think put on some good racing,’’ Penske it will certainly make an impact on the racing and hopefully said, making what is his first major be a big improvement for 2020.’’ announcement since officially ac- quiring the historic Speedway on NASCAR Xfinity Series set to run Indianapolis Motor January 6. Speedway road course on July 4 weekend “Guess what? The 500 was the DAYTONA BeACH, Fla. -- The Indianapolis Motor 500 for I don’t’ know how many Paul Menard, driver of the #21 Menards/Dutch Boy Ford, drives during practice for the Speedway has announced that the summer NASCAR Xfin- decades and once the decision was Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Big Machine Vodka 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speed- way on September 07, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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