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People from all walks of life paraded down Main Street and around Franklin in a show of solidarity with the national movement Black Lives Matter. Demonstrators of all shapes and sizes, male and female, black and white marched peacefully around town, ending up at the town square gazebo where members of the community spoke about meaningful change for the black community. While some advocated for defunding the police, others called for reforms and the need for communities to work together in unity. For more photos, see page 12. Photo by Betsey Gooder Growing up black in Western North Carolina Page 8 Brittney Lofthouse Jackson County. “Of course I was just in Lunch room staff prepare 3,000 lunches daily Contributing Writer middle school when little boys and little girls are turning that corner into young Faustine (Tina) McDonald was the ladies and men. I knew that was my reality. only black student at Smoky Mountain That doesn’t matter how about my person- Elementary School in the ’90s. Not only ality and who I am as a person but my skin was she the only back student, her tone for some people.” mother was a prominent educator in As she grew older, McDonald recalls his- Jackson County, which often led to even tory lessons being uncomfortable, with more eyes and expectations on her. teachers and classmates tip-toeing around Growing up, McDonald experienced race issues or lessons. racism, that at the time she didn’t fully “Social studies class in high school was understand, but that didn’t make it any always interesting because we would get to less real. Today, as a successful business slavery everyone looks at me to see the re- owner and public speaker, McDonald is sponse,” she said. “When covering different using her voice and her platform to be a eras of which black people were involved part of systemic change in Western being called the ’N’ word always came up. Page 13 North Carolina. Civil rights movement was just skimmed “I can remember perfectly a boy in over with a brief overview.” my class telling me he liked me but his In terms of “fitting in,” McDonald said Prayer event encourages with words of hope parents would kill him if he dated me, a that she always felt like an outsider, like she black girl,” McDonald remembered. Ac- 828.369.6767 wasn’t ever fully accepted. PRST STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID cording to McDonald, little jabs about “In middle school I felt that I didn’t www.themaconcountynews.com PERMIT 22 her skin tone were common in her small [email protected] GOODER PUBLISHING CORP. Faustine (Tina) McDonald FRANKLIN, NC 28734-3401 elementary school on the outskirts of See BLACK page 4 2 THE MACON COUNTY NEWS & SHOPPING GUIDE VOLUME 38 NUMBER 5 THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2020 Reopening Macon Fund loan program now taking applications At last week’s meeting of the Macon ter. • Six months of no payments required at 4% • Borrowers are required to assign the pro- County Board of Commissioners, the board According to Ronnie Beale, Macon County (interest accruing), followed by 36 months of ceeds of future SBA EIDL loans or other fed- voted to approve the establishment of a small Commissioner Vice-Chair, “The Reopening principal and interest payments at 5.5% inter- eral assistance programs to the repayment of business loan program for Macon County Macon Fund will provide much needed assis- est. their Reopening Macon Loan. (PPP funds and businesses and appropriated $257,500 to be tance to our small business community. Many • There are no prepayment penalties. the EIDL grants are excluded from this) drawn from the Economic Development do not have the resources to weather a long- • Defaulted loans are subject to collections. Commission fund. term recovery. A loan of $2500 or $5000 Logistics & timeline The program will provide low-interest could make the difference in surviving or Who is eligible? • The Reopening Macon Fund was loans to severely impacted small businesses being forced to close.” • For-profit businesses launched and applications opened June 12. in Macon County, helping them to remain Mountain BizWorks, a non-profit commu- • Have a physical location and be princi- • Applications will be accepted as long as open. nity financial institution based out of pally based in Macon County (see our funds are available. Loan amounts range from $2,500 to Asheville, will be the administrator of the Re- COVID loans page for options for those not in • Businesses interested in applying should $10,000 and are available to businesses lo- opening Fund, providing loan processing and the county) be prepared to complete an online application cated, or based, in Macon County, have be- underwriting services. • Have between 1 and 50 employees and provide tax returns, profit and loss state- tween 1 and 49 employees, been in business at • Have been in business for at least 12 ments, and bank statements. least 12 months and have suffered a loss of This is not a grant program months • The partners in this program are commit- revenue of 25% or more due to COVID-19. Reopening Macon Fund small business • Demonstrated loss of revenue of 25% or ted to moving as fast as possible to assist busi- “COVID-19 has greatly impacted Macon loans are designed to be flexible and rapid more due to COVID-19 nesses. We are aiming to fund requests on a County’s economy and the recovery will take sources of low-interest loan capital to help weekly basis as long as funds are available. time,” said Jim Tate, Chairman of the Macon local Macon County businesses meet pressing Requirements • Loans are subject to the availability of County Board of Commissioners. “Providing needs and navigate the COVID-19 crisis. Re- • Any individual with greater than 20% funds. The partners know that the need is financial resources for local businesses will payment is expected either from more perma- ownership in the applying business must per- greater than the current fund size. We’re play an essential part in reopening our econ- nent funding sources (like SBA Disaster sonally guarantee the loan. working to expand the available pool so that omy.” Loans) or from the future cash flow of the • Proceeds from the loan may only be used we can assist as many in our community as Additional partners supporting the fund in- business. for maintaining or restarting a business. Eli- possible. clude the Franklin Chamber of Commerce, gible uses include payroll, accounts payable, Locals businesses can apply online at the Highlands Chamber of Commerce and Loan details fixed debts, or other bills the business is un- www.mountainbizworks.org/reopeningma- Visitor Center, SCC's Small Business Center Loans are available for up to $10,000, based able to pay due to the effects of the COVID- confund or contact the Macon County Eco- and Western Carolina University’s Small on the business’s pre-COVID-19 revenue. 19 crisis. nomic Development Commission at Business and Technology Development Cen- Loan agreements are structured as follows: • Agree to provide impact data 828.369.2306.
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YEAR MAKE MODEL MILES 1998 Buick LeSabre 153,986 2003 Cadillac DeVille 235,058 2019 Chevrolet Blazer 17,294 2017 Chevrolet Camaro 134,652 2019 Chevrolet Colorado 15,542 1972 CHEVROLET CORVETTE 91,171 1969 CHEVROLET CORVETTE 69,247 2019 Chevrolet Cruze 34,698 2020 Chevrolet Equinox 15,630 2015 Chevrolet Equinox 60,021 2019 Chevrolet Equinox 12,239 2016 Chevrolet Malibu 66,724 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 139,498 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 15,105 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 11,654 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 41,798 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 114,928 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 25,450 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 255,565 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD 34,349 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 50,327 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 137,183 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 86,504 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 169,693 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe 75,142 2017 Chevrolet Traverse 44,814 2012 Chevrolet Traverse 95,570 2016 Chevrolet Traverse 80,732 2015 Chevrolet Trax 32,279 2019 Chevrolet Trax 7,439 2007 Chrysler Pacifica 181,297 2014 Chrysler Town & Country 150,724 2013 Dodge Durango 141,512 2000 Dodge Durango 214,249 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan 45,143 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan 64,249 2017 Dodge Journey 76,764 2007 Dodge Nitro 106,328 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 215,775 2018 Ford EcoSport 5,000 2018 Ford Edge 52,660 2013 Ford Escape 73,138 2019 Ford Escape 34,909 2015 Ford F-150 74,115 2013 Ford F-150 101,572 2017 Ford Fusion 43,886 1930 FORD MODELA 78,269 2006 Ford Taurus 176,151 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 99,394 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 38,808 2016 GMC Terrain 64,919 2019 GMC Yukon XL 41,477 2002 HARLEY DAVIDSON FATBOY 2,318 1997 HARLEY DAVIDSON ULTRA CLASSIC 26,160 2017 Honda Accord 21,739 2019 Honda HR-V 13,836 2019 Honda Odyssey 25,630 2017 Honda Pilot 39,009 2017 Hyundai Tucson 63,714 2017 INFINITI QX30 37,697 2019 Jaguar XE 16,641 2019 Jeep Compass 46,307 2013 Jeep Compass 125,791 2016 Jeep Patriot 57,115 2018 Jeep Renegade 21,426 2016 Kia Forte 30,564 2016 Kia Sorento 79,870 2019 Kia Soul 34,258 2015 Nissan Altima 105,350 2019 Nissan Frontier 25,659 2019 Nissan Frontier 24,310 2019 Nissan Frontier 19,914 YOUR 2019 Nissan Rogue 34,462 2019 Nissan Rogue 36,401 2019 Nissan Sentra 36,199 HOMETOWN DEALER 2019 Nissan Versa 36,544 2017 RAM 2500 55,649 2018 RAM 3500 19,819 2019 RAM 3500 3,284 2014 Subaru Forester 95,536 2018 Subaru Legacy 39,087 2016 Toyota Camry 68,815 2017 Toyota Prius Prime 32,541 2018 Toyota RAV4 41,686 2019 Toyota RAV4 32,712 2014 Toyota Tacoma 123,087 71 CAT CREEK RD., FRANKLIN, NC 28734 - HWY. 441 • 828.524.0734 • WWW.COUNTRYSIDECHEVY.COM 4 The MaCON COuNTy NeWS & ShOppINg guIDe VOLUME 38 NUMBER 5 ThurSDay, JuNe 18, 2020
Continued dren.” difficult but very reward- from page 1 While her white ing in general,” said Mc- BLACK classmates idolized the Donald. “Success is very biggest pop stars or rare in our communities belong unless it had anything to do with sports,” celebrities because they for one reason is location, she said. “I was always the first to be chosen dur- were who were de- location, location. In the ing anything athletic, but not for social events. picted in the media, small town of Sylva, you Not to say I wasn’t liked because of my skin McDonald found in- want to be in certain areas color, because that wasn’t the case. I had an awe- spiration in the women and for me it was down- some circle of friends. But beyond that circle, I within her own com- town Sylva. you want to wasn’t much more than the sports I played.” munity. position your business lo- McDonald credits much of her strength and “aunt Minnie Casey cation in Main Street confidence to her mother, Victoria Casey Mc- was most godly downtown because back- Donald. Victoria is well known in Jackson woman I knew,” she street doesn’t get the at- County as being one of the greatest educators to said. ‘and every elder tention and care from the call WNC home. in the african ameri- town that front street gets. One of her students remembered: “To know can community in We had to fight for diago- Victoria was to love her. She commanded a re- Sylva gave me some nal parking for years be- spect in her classroom that didn’t ignore race or influence because they fore the town approved, privilege. She didn’t pretend that everyone was were amazing just to give customers equal. She was upfront and honest that there women.” more places to park. Being were advantages and disadvantages in every- although her mother the first and only african- one’s life, including the color of their skin – but passed away, McDon- (Left) Faustine McDonald as a young child with her mother Victoria Casey McDonald, a much american business in despite the societal stereotypes associated with ald remembers the les- loved educator in Jackson County School system (right). downtown Sylva was an your skin color, or your social economic status, sons in racial equality amazing experience and I Victoria made sure that her students understood and justice she was taught at a very early age. ing moment that is meant to be about how black loved every second of it. From the kids getting that it was the content of your character that de- “Marching with my mother in Selma, ala., on people in american are in danger in several dif- out of school and wanting to come straight down termined success in life. For decades serving as the 49th anniversary of Bloody Sunday is one of ferent ways,” she said. “It’s not saying white to my store to see what was new this week. the only black educator and coach in Jackson my greatest memories and moments,” said Mc- lives don’t matter or any other lives. It’s bringing Tourists saying I wasn’t expecting to find a store County, Victoria instilled a value of self worth in Donald. “even though Bloody Sunday hap- awareness to the injustice happening in america with such an awesome brand and cultured store her students that implored an understanding that pened 49 years ago at the time, you could feel every day to the black community and wanting to shop downtown. I built so many amazing re- differences didn’t define you, they elevated you.” the spirit of those people. as we marched equality for african americans.” lationships with the community and everyone “There is no debating with myself on [who her singing old gospel songs across the bridge, I felt The challenges McDonald has faced through- that came to the store. Closing the store for evo- biggest influence is] because my mother was and every bit of what those african americans went out her lifetime extends beyond the stereotypical lution to mobile store for Survivors Journey is not only my local influence and inspirational through that day. Why we marched that day is struggles. according to McDonald, being a suc- Clothing was hard because I was this unspoken black woman in my life but my hero,” said Mc- bigger than one person. It’s about equality for cessful business owner was twice as hard. Not staple for the black community. everyone was Donald. “Victoria Casey McDonald is that be- not just african americans but for all people.” only is success difficult in a small rural town, but sad to see me leave downtown Sylva, but happy cause she is my mother. This woman influenced Now, 55 years after Bloody Sunday – Mc- success for a black woman was even more diffi- for the evolution of the brand. Thankful for my thousands of kids in the course of her coaching Donald said the Black Lives Matters Movement cult, but still something she was able to accom- awesome business owner neighbors that we al- and educator’s career. While being a single is still having to fight for the same equality. plish. ways rallied together and lifted each other up.” mother with not one but two sickle cell chil- “Black Lives Matter movement is an amaz- “Being a business owner in small town can be her personal life was also an area of
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THUrSDAY, JUnE 18, 2020 VOLUME 38 NUMBER 5 THE MACOn COUnTY nEWS & SHOppInG GUIDE 5 contention as her interracial relationships were Despite her immediate compliance, McDon- not always well received. ald said she remembers the trooper flipping the “Unfortunately, as much as the world would strip off his gun like he was about to pull it on like to believe marrying outside your race isn’t her. “Then he told for both our safeties he was an issue, it is,” said McDonald. “My ex-husband going to take my handgun and put all the bullets and I saw different looks from the older genera- out – like I was a threat. He proceeded to take tion when out in public. You always saw a little the magazine out of my gun and push out every shock and pause when people realized we were single bullet in the magazine out into the floor- married. Getting married in Sylva brought an un- board of my vehicle. I was just in shock and dis- foreseen challenge because of a church but it did- oriented on what exactly just happened. Little n’t stop us. I knew there would be bumps in the me was just seen as a threat to the police after road. Either from white people or from black even telling him about the firearm in the vehi- people. I can only speak for myself as a black cle. I didn’t understand at the time. But now, woman talking to black people. They didn’t care when I think back on it, tensions were high be- as long as I was treated right. My family wel- cause of an recent fallen trooper in the line of comed him at the annual Casey family reunion duty. I have gotten to know that officer after the with open arms and let him into the family.” interaction and he is a good person and state McDonald also struggled with proper health trooper in our community.” care at a young age due to being diagnosed with Even with such experiences, McDonald said sickle cell anemia, a rare disease that affects that the call to “defund the police” isn’t the an- African Americans. swer. “Everything was new for the doctors treating “We need law enforcement but think there is the only pediatric sickle cell anemia patient reform that needs to happen across the board in within five counties when I was growing up,” law enforcement,” McDonald said. “They are in said McDonald. “My brother Creighton was the high stress situations that impact their lives on a only other sickle cell patient seen and he was 14 daily basis. One experience can affect their view years older than me. My life expectancy was of a situation. I think officers need more train- very unsure. Doctors were praying that I made it ing on interacting with the community they are to my 11th birthday. Treatment was very difficult sworn to protect. They need to work together with blood transfusions, fluids, pain meds, end- with community leaders to make our communi- less tests and so on. Sickle cell research funding ties safer. We need programs in the communities wasn’t there either in the 1990s. My mother had where officers aren’t just exposed to bad, but to to direct the emergency room doctors on what to the good in the community. Let communities see do for treatment because I was either the first that law enforcement isn’t in the community to sickle cell patient they had treated or they just harm them but protect them and uplift them. I didn’t know exactly how to treat me.” have never seen law enforcement as anything but McDonald said that the challenge in health men and women here to protect the community. 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McDonald said that she believes that before “I got pulled over for speeding over Balsam a society sees meaningful change, we need to be like everyone does… passing that slow vehicle willing and open to having the uncomfortable that doesn’t know how to drive on the moun- conversations. tains,” remembered McDonald. “As the state “Before we can make changes in our commu- trooper pulled me over, I immediately placed my nities we have to be able to sit and have these handgun on the front dash, so that it’s in sight and hard discussions about racism and systemic away from me and so the officer would be able to racism with black people and white people,” said see that as well. I put both my hands on the steer- McDonald. “It’s not about slavery, it’s about the ing wheel. He came up to the window and I told injustice and how America has been built over him my name that my firearm was on the dash the years to suppress the black community and in plain sight for him. 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We al- saw a decrease of revenue down to 20% from areas slowly reopen businesses, some new ders, and he has been able to maintain his staff ways want our customers to feel safe and her usual sales. MacLean is still offering free rules have been established as the "New Nor- during this time. know we care about their health and wellbe- Saturday classes but not many patrons have mal." Rockin Rollie Pollies Restaurant has also ing when entering our store. We sanitize com- signed up for those classes. She continues to Signs on doors of many retail shops ask res- been offering curbside service since March, mon surfaces, like the checkout space follow the social distancing guidelines and idents to please wear a mask before entering but has recently opened its dining room now including pens and surrounding areas, after sanitizes thoroughly in the store. She also the store. Hand sanitizer is usually each customer. I offer to write 'C-19' (for stated that she feels that 99% of her patrons available for customers to use and COVID-19) in place of a signature on are complying with the new guidelines when store owners are now adhering to their slip if desired, so they don't even entering her store. social distancing guidelines and have to touch a pen if they don't want to. A similar operation, The Dusty Pallet, also sanitizing ink pens and credit card We've been a drop off and pick up site for relies on classes of people taking part in art terminals. homemade masks during the pandemic. projects. At the present, owners Matt and Both retail shops and restaurants We have two UVG/ Ozone gas lights we Gwen Taylor state that they are still closed to have been affected one way or the use regularly to sanitize the surfaces that do paint parties. other by the pandemic. are difficult or impossible to clean. We "The majority of our revenue is paint par- have proper signage and markings to alert ties which has affected us tremendously,” said Restaurants open for dine in and remind customers to keep at a dis- Gwen. “People are not spending money for The Normandie Restaurant has tance. We just received our first shipment items that are not a necessity to live. It's hard been open throughout the mandated of over 100 personal spray sanitizers from to invest in art when you have a family to feed closing of many stores but only a distillery in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. - for and you have been out of work or are still out through providing take out serv- sale now in the store. of work. Although we are not open to paint as ices. Now that the governor has “We've (as a nation) never been through it is, we will survive. We have faith and God eased restrictions the Normandie is The Normandie Restaurant at 64 West Palmer St., is serving something like this before-ever. We feel will sustain us through all of this. We have still offering take out only. Owner food out the back door where patrons can pick up their it's important to respect the choices others tremendous support from our community and Steve Tallent explains why he is phoned-in orders. The dining room remains closed. make; businesses and customers alike. The they are as ready as we are to come back to only offering take out when restau- commonality is we're all doing what we paint. We love our local folks and that is what rants are now allowed to offer dine in serv- that restrictions have been eased. Owner feel is best and have good intentions at heart. we appreciate about our town. It doesn't seem ices. Roland Mock said that everything is almost Our humanity is what "We have 11 booths and can only use five back to normal. He has done well offering unites us; having due to the social distancing guidelines still in take out only and now that his restaurant is of- grace for one another place. Many of my customers are from church fering dine in there are a few restrictions that is what keeps us civil, groups and other clubs and tend to come in as he is adhering to. Every other table is skipped our love for each groups to eat, relax and hold conservations and he must cut back on the amount of people other is what matters with each other,” he said. “Since there is still allowed in the restaurant at one time. Sanitiz- the most. the social distancing restriction I felt it best to ing each table and all the accompanying items “As for another continue to offer take out only, rather than to that go with serving food is a never-ending round of COVID, the have to ask folks to leave. We have been in task but business is good, he said. president has de- business for 51 years and my customers mean clared the country a lot to me. When the time is right I will re- Retail shops are open with limited capacity will not close again sume offering dine in services." Retail businesses such as The Kitchen Sink for this. I think we've Steve’s parents Bull and Etta Tallent have fared well during the restrictions. Own- learned a lot these ers Brooke and Rob Reale explain. past few months. The "We were not closed at all during the pan- elderly and immuno- demic. We met three criteria in the governor's compromised are order to stay open. Most businesses on Main most at risk; we need Street could have remained open and been to make sure they're The Kitchen Sink on Main Street was deemed an essential business and classified as essential; the first criteria point, protected and has remained open through the pandemic. Extra precautions are in place was to be able to maintain a six-foot distance healthy with a plan in to keep their customers safe. Photo by Vickie Carpenter between customers and staff except for the place before we point of checkout. move on to the rest of the lower risk commu- right, since this is our livelihood, when we “We had a steady increase in sales by 25% nity. would take precautions for our customers, but in January, February and the beginning of “We personally feel it does no good to live people can go to the pools, etc., it’s ok. We March. Mid March and April dipped drasti- in fear. We all do the best we can with the in- will be doing private parties soon. Just keep cally and April was the worst sales month to formation we are given and apply a hefty dose watching us on Facebook." date. If we had been forced to close, it would of common sense. We'll continue taking the Doodlebugs is a small gift shop run by have been very bad... Each day that passed necessary precautions and implemented pro- Rick and Peggy Heinzen. The store features during the stay at home order, by the grace of cedures we've adapted to keep our customers gift items, pottery and linens. Doodlebugs was God, we made enough for 'that day', He re- well, while offering the vast variety of closed for six weeks due, but were able to re- mained faithful. kitchenware and friendly service they're ac- open on May 8. “We are so grateful to those that came and customed to,” she concluded. "We are optimistic about the future. Rev- supported us. Customers would intentionally The Art Room has not fared as well as other enues in May were better than expected,” said come here instead of a big box store or chain businesses. Owner Dianne MacLean ex- Rick. to shop for what they needed, it was so hum- plained that her business requires groups of Doodlebugs is also adhering to guidelines bling... It would be difficult, if not impossible people to be together in her art classes, which and takes precautions in sanitizing although to articulate what that means to us... We'll just were not able to be held during the restric- they do not require patrons to wear masks. say a heartfelt thank you and reveal that after tions. Even now that restrictions have eased, Doodlebugs motto is "Find Your Happy Main Street Coffee and Yogurt has remained many completed transactions throughout this the classes are limited to three patrons as op- Place." open although the yogurt portion of the busi- time, we'd just go in the back and hug each posed to the six or eight that would normally In this time of uncertainty finding a happy ness has undergone some changes. other with a tear or two escaping - I'm not participate in a class. MacLean explained that place seems like some good advice. THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2020 VOLUME 38 NUMBER 5 THE MACON COUNTY NEWS & SHOPPING GUIDE 7
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Nantahala, Scaly Mountain, with Macon County School buses delivering Clarks Chapel, Burningtown and Highlands are among the fire de- close to 3,000 meals daily to students. Four partments that folks are able to pick up food. schools in Franklin are offering the free The soup cafe at CareNet is closed as is their resale shop. lunch/breakfast program. Hogsed explains that folks who work at the resale shop are seniors Franklin High School (FHS) staff arrive at and would be at risk of contracting the virus if they were to open work between 5:30-6:00 a.m. to begin meal up now. And even though the cafe is closed, CareNet does offer preparation for students from Monday through bagged lunches for those who need it with clients being able to Friday. Manager Terrie Kendrick and Assistant take two lunches for the days CareNet is closed. Manager Analisa Adams bag about 875 Hogsed wants to make sure folks know how much help he has lunches along with breakfast items each day. gotten from the community. Assisted by their staff members, Lacey Pholet- "The community has gotten behind us and the support has been ter, Georgia Parker, Debbie Carver, Tammy overwhelming, from volunteers packing backpacks to donations Shephard, Alice Davis, Deanna Lucky and both monetary and in kind,” he said. Cindy McGaha, the process appears seamless. He does not know when he will be able to reopen the resale store School buses arrive at the high school to col- or the soup cafe, but he does want to be sure it is safe to do so lect the lunches to be distributed on their bus when that time comes. routes. By 11:30, nearly a dozen buses roll off campus to start deliveries as they do at each of the schools offering free lunch. Students meet the bus at their regular school bus stop and are greeted with a smile and two meals, by their Franklin High School (FHS) lunch room staff arrive at work between 5:30-6:00 a.m. bus driver, who is now a familiar face. Parents to begin meal preparation for students from Monday through Friday. Manager Ter- who opt not to have the lunches delivered are rie Kendrick and Assistant Manager Analisa Adams bag about 875 lunches along able to drive to one of the four schools partici- with breakfast items each day assisted by their staff members, Lacey Pholetter, pating in the lunch program, to pick up their Georgia Parker, Debbie Carver, Tammy Shephard, Alice Davis, Deanna Lucky and child's food. FHS also delivers to Danny An- Cindy McGaha. toine’s Martial Arts and Fitness Academy and New Visions Gymnastics who are both provid- sure yet whether another grant will be available for July or August, ing child care during the week. although lunches will continue to be prepared at the school sites South Macon Elementary School is also a site for free lunch. throughout the summer. Manager Teresa Holland said that S. Macon prepares and distrib- utes about 564 lunches daily between buses and parent drive up. Area food distributions Mountain View Intermediate's Manager Tabatha Sanchez says CareNet offers food to residents on Tuesday, Wednesday and her count is about 840 bagged lunches between buses and parent Thursday. Every car that drives up to the window at CareNet is pick up. provided a box full of food. Volunteers roll the box down a ramp Iotla Valley Elementary School's lunch program is run by Man- from the window and drivers are able to pick it up and place it in ager Sandra Bennett. She loads close to 400 lunches on her bus their car. According to CareNet Director Tim Hogsed, the food routes and also offers parent pick up service at the school. distribution center has seen a tremendous increase in demand. The county had received word of a CARES Act grant of Normally, between 13- to 20,000 pounds of food is distributed The MANNA food bank held its monthly free food giveaway at $244,194 in May in order to continue to offer free lunch delivery monthly, but since March 15, CareNet has supplied more than Mountain View Intermediate School last Monday. This month by bus drivers, but the grant runs out at the end of June. No one is 110,000 pounds of food. The normal yearly distribution is ap- MANNA assisted 933 individuals and 276 households with a total of 20,000 pounds of food distributed. SummerSummer ChiffonsChiffons $20 VAIL Rocking Recliner $ Limited quantities while supplies349 last
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It is the place NAFTA with a new, better deal for America and our Commissions. Since we are in third most profitable enterprise of organized crime, after workers, while taking a hard line against unfair, dishonest Phase 2 of the Governor’s State of drugs and weapons sales. The current minimum wage, in Chinese trade practices. Emergency, the meeting will again most places, is a form of slavery. Inadequate education and – Started rebuilding our military and put terrorists on the be held by way of ZOOM. Infor- health care is a form of slavery. Underpaying illegal immi- run. mation on how to access the meet- grants is a form of slavery. If you are concerned about slav- – Taken unprecedented, comprehensive, and aggressive ing is on the town website. ery, worry more about what is going on today than what whole of America approach to slow the spread of the spread I hope this is the last meeting went on in the past. More detail is at of the coronavirus and rescue the economy from the damage where we only ZOOM. If we are davidsautobio.org>TOC>Ch30>Economic System. Sup- it has caused. in Phase 3 in July, I believe we Patrick Taylor And that list doesn’t even include the amazing successes will have a face to face meeting port leaders who care more about the people they lead, than their own agendas. Read up on how the Icelandic people, our tax cutting, pro-growth policies achieved with record that will also have a ZOOM option. The when and how the low unemployment, strong economic growth, and stock state will move to Phase 3 is still in question. With the in- the Norwegians, and the Swedish people reformed their economic and political systems. If enough of us join to- market record highs. creasing cases of Covid 19, the governor may very well delay President Trump and Republicans want our country to Phase 3, and/or continue to curtail the number of people al- gether, we can make our society more equitable for all. lowed at public gatherings. stay on our current path: One of prosperity, freedom and op- A major item on tonight’s agenda deals will issue of opening David Stearns – Franklin, N.C. portunity for every citizen to achieve the American Dream. up town facilities, namely Founders Park, to larger gatherings In November, vote Republican! Keep American great. in Phase 3. There are a number of requests including, concerts, art shows, the wine and food festival and the 5k road race that America’s future: Democracy or Socialism? Robert Yates – Franklin, N.C. are upcoming up. The question for the board will be whether The stakes for the upcoming elections have never been these events should move forward and under what conditions. Reparations could atone for our sins The issue is compounded by the uncertainty of the spread of higher. No one should underestimate the Democrats’ total the virus and what the governor and state health director de- commitment to destroying and replacing the institutions, values, and principles that made America the greatest na- Donald Trump talks about making America great again. cides by June 26. Many elected officials in the state would give But, he ignores two sins that haunt America. Those sins anything to have a crystal ball to look ahead, but in this state of tion on the face of the earth with their “Politically Correct” emergency they will have to make decisions with very limited, vision of utopia. must be atoned. They are: (1) Our ancestors took North and fluid information. Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer were willing to block America from indigenous people, killing thousands in the A public hearing is set concerning the proposed town budget passage of small business relief funding, sitting on their process. (2) Our ancestors developed/exploited vast re- for FYI 2020/21. As with the public comment period, folks can hands for over two weeks, while tens of millions of Amer- sources with African slave labor. Those two groups (victims make comments at the budget hearing. I recommend calling icans suffered – all so they could try to leverage through of greed) were denied the wealth generated from North into town hall prior to the meeting and requesting to make a their unpopular, unneeded, special interest funding de- American resources. public comment. The names and phone numbers will be given mands. A modest proposal to begin reparations to those groups: to me for recognition at the hearing. Requests to make a pub- They are ready to implement a total federal takeover of Federal and state income tax forms could provide a box for lic comment can also be texted to me at (828) 506-3138. I will health care and give free health care to illegal immigrants, each filer to designate a specified amount to flow to a fund also open the floor for comment, but with this new technology extend unemployment payments to indefinitely no matter for community projects /job development for Native Amer- there is always a concern that someone will be overlooked, so icans and descendants of African slaves. prior notification is recommended. how many jobs there are, give big labor the ability to dictate the way businesses are run [by] passing their Green New Let me stress that this should be an optional program. Not Tonight the board will also review an RFP for a company to a requirement. operate our board band fiber optic network. This RFP is a 25 Deal of job-killing regulations, and ram through massive new tax increases. On his Nebraska album Bruce Stringsteen sings, “… shin- year lease/sale agreement. The agreement that we tried to fi- ing across this dark highway where our sins lie un-atoned.” nalize with WideOpen was a limited 10 year lease that followed If we fail to retain control of the White House, the De- the requirements of HB 129. This new lease option also com- mocrats will bring a wrecking ball to all of our accomplish- America cannot be great until we atone for those sins. plies with state statutes, but permits one company to control the ments and put in place a disastrous Socialist agenda of Why should reparations and atonement wait until the ma- network. I believe there will be several companies making pro- soaring tax rates, job-killing regulations, a weakened mili- jority agrees? Why can’t legislators develop this elective posals. The network should be ready for operation this fall. tary, and a failed foreign policy. program now? Let’s atone for our sins! Also on the agenda is the approval of a firm to lead the town Simply put, they will take our nation backwards, destroy Dave Waldrop – Webster, N.C. through the comprehensive planning process. A number of everything you and I believe in, and put America on a path companies have been interviewed by members of the land use to ruin. And as they work to turn our freedom-loving coun- committee and several planning board members. A contract try into a Socialist nation, their radical actions will nega- will be approved and work should begin in the coming weeks. tively impact every aspect of our lives. It will take about a year for the plan to be developed, written and presented to the board. There are no moderate Democrats left. Email letters to the editor to Hope everyone can ZOOM in tonight. 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Republicans, Matter as well as Antifa are international Marxist/anarchist put aside your squeamishness, acknowledge that Donald An often cited quote from Eric Hoffer goes like this: organizations bankrolled by the likes of George Soros and Trump is God’s man for the hour despite his faults and vote “Every great cause begins as a movement, becomes a busi- others who hate America and want to bring about its de- for the only person that can cause the Republican party to ness, and eventually degenerates into a racket.” In his book, struction. In the process, foreign donations are laundered be a viable part of our two party system. For those who ap- “The Temper of Our Time,” published over 50 years ago, it through BLM to the Democrat party. Nobody is defending preciate what President Trump has accomplished, I know is rendered thus: “What started here as a mass movement racism. Nobody is defending police brutality. It’s a lie to say you will be there to support him. ends up as a racket, a cult, or a corporation.” This is a per- that anyone is other than the anti-white racism of BLM. We All this rage has a very simple origin. The left was con- fect description of the fate of the civil rights movement can all come together on needed reforms but defund or abol- fident in its ascendancy because what could not be passed which has become a parody of itself. I remember the early ish the police? Not a chance. Topple statues and erase history legislatively because of lack of popular support could often years. I’m old enough to remember White Only signs on and change names of military bases? Not a chance. It will be achieved by judicial fiat or administrative regulation. rest rooms and water fountains. Anybody fool enough to never satisfy those who are out of joint with life and who With the election of Donald Trump, there was a threat to the say that there has been no progress in race relations since are only happy when they are angry and miserable and look- continuance of interpretation of a living and very plastic that time is either profoundly ignorant or malicious, or both. ing for someone to blame. Constitution by the Supreme Court or unchecked actions of It appears that our elite universities and our news media, Systemic racism doesn’t exist. Here’s a thought I found the Deep State. They responded with a coup attempt and a populated by alums of said universities, specialize in pro- on an online news site. “The left controls every major insti- farcical impeachment while covering up their own misdeeds. ducing this type of person, one with shriveled rational re- tution in America, mainstream media, academia, adminis- Finally, upon proper pretext, violence is resorted to. This is sources connected to an overdeveloped limbic system. They trative government, Hollywood, big tech. So, if ‘institutional who they are. This all they have left. Do not let them get are a clear and present danger to our republic. racism’ exists, whose fault would that be”? It is of note that control of the government or it’s lights out. Black Lives Matter is an example of the movement veer- the city that sparked the latest outrage with the death of David Parker – Franklin, N.C. ing off to become a cult. When they shout “Black lives mat- George Floyd has been controlled lock, stock, and barrel by ter” what are they really doing? They aren’t saying that the Democrats for a long time. because they think people don’t believe it. They’re saying The Democrat party is hopeless. Are you a Democrat that Capitalists figure prominently in American history it because they know people do believe it, and because of is sadly pondering what has happened to a once vital coun- that the activists know they have a lever of moral blackmail terweight to the Republicans? It is no longer the loyal op- 1787-1850 – Politicians in states controlled by capitalists against guilty whites. They are banking on the concept of position but has the pursuit of power as its only concern. It maneuver for control of the general government of the collective guilt, that the whole white race is guilty. It is hard will be the sock puppet for anti-American groups and those United States. They desire to control the nation’s money and to convey the feeling of revulsion this produces in people who would divide us to conquer. I didn’t vote for Obama but to receive tax-support for their factories. Politicians in states who do not feel guilty for what color they were born. Black after he was elected I was hoping that that would be the end controlled by agriculturists oppose these maneuvers. They Lives Matter is a religious cult that has one race as sinners of the “America is racist” canard. Sadly, he exacerbated do not desire to pay taxes for other people’s benefit. and they are the god to whom sinners must repent, obey, racial tensions for political advantage instead of bringing us 1850 – Capitalists have so arranged the general govern- and prostrate themselves before. As one black woman together. Those top Democrats that think they can use these ment of the United States of America, that they control both tweeted, “it’s Jonestown weird.” But it is never enough. malevolent forces to ride into power will soon find that they chambers of Congress, with no prospect of ever losing that There will always be more demands and you can never be will become their victims in turn. President Trump is often control. black. It is a religion without mercy or hope that will pro- characterized as divisive but people choose to divide them- 1850-1860 – Political leaders in states not controlled by duce blight wherever it is allowed to flourish. Guilt is a real selves. This was the first time in our history that there was capitalists, insist that the general government has limited thing; everyone is a sinner before God. Those who reject not a peaceful transfer of power to the incoming adminis- functions and that most functions of government belong to God and His provision for salvation in Jesus will not be able tration. True, it was not a military coup, but was a coup at- the state governments. The capitalist-controlled general gov- to get rid of the guilt so they misplace it instead. That’s what tempt nevertheless. Today’s Democrats believe that they ernment proves that not to be the case. has happened to a lot of guilty whites. People who do not should never lose an election and will do anything to make 1860 – The party of capitalism elects its candidate to the have a firm grip on this reality will have a hard time stand- sure that happens. Elections will be Potemkin elections as Presidency of the U.S. ing when the fierce satanic wind is blowing as it is now. I all barriers to voter fraud will be removed. Any and all crazy, 1861 – States of the U.S. not controlled by capitalists, cre- believe churches should be more explicit in their condem- destructive laws will be passed in their wake with dissenting ate a general government of their own. The Republican party nation of this spirit. Churches that have any truck with this voices silenced. The only hope for the party is to suffer such declares that slaveholders can keep their slaves if only they nonsense might as well place a banner above their doors: a resounding defeat at the polls that, hopefully, the spell will will submit to rule by capitalists. Refused, the Republicans ICHABOD – THE GLORY HAS DEPARTED. It is idola- be broken and moderate, reasonable voices will prevail and dispatch armies to establish the hegemony of capitalism in try. restructure the party in such a way as to actually contribute the states that capitalists do not control. On the one hand, you have the “religion” of hate, unfor- to the health of the nation. Let the perpetually aggrieved 1861-1865 – Republican armies burn, plunder, and rape giveness, and no mercy or reconciliation where one group, form their own party. throughout noncapitalist America. Agriculturalists fight to or who knows what other outgroup may be designated in The voices of insanity are in the minority, but because prevent arson, plunder, rape, and to repel invasion. the future, is viewed with perpetual suspicion. This perfectly their ravings are amplified through the media and corporate 1862 – The Republican president declares that all slaves sums up the unregenerate state of mankind. Regression fol- cowardice in the face of it, one could think that they are the living in areas as yet unconquered by Republican armies, are lows. Nothing is more regressive than a godless “progres- future. If they are, it is a blackened, burnt out and desolate free. The slaves in those areas do not burn, plunder, and sive.” Compare that with the true religion of love, future. We need to stand up and call them out where they are rape. forgiveness, and reconciliation. Progress follows. When wrong. Cowardly politicians keep beating retreats saying 1865 – The Republicans establish the hegemony of capi- everyone stands on a level before God all subject to Him that this is not the hill to die on. Which hill is it then? The talism throughout America, and begin declaring that the war there is a chance for peace and harmony between all races. end of the United States experiment in self- government is was about slavery. When one group is elevated above another there will be no closer than they think. This may be the last hill to die on. Ei- 2020 – Americans “educated” in government schools do justice, no peace. Too many hypocrites in the church I hear ther die on the hill fighting the good fight in which you stand not know any better. In reaction to excesses of government someone say. I’ve said that before myself during a rebel- a chance of winning or die in a ditch like a dog, humiliated. (controlled by capitalists), many Americans are taking out lious period but that doesn’t alter the fact that those are the The President sets the tone and Donald Trump champions their frustrations on statues of dead slaveholders (who op- qualities that we should strive for regardless of out failures. needed reforms but can make the case against violence and posed the hegemony of capitalism). In our own strength we cannot produce them; they have to destruction of property. Apparently this is something the De- George Crockett – Franklin, N.C. be infused by the Spirit. It is a lifelong process of learning mocrats have lost the capacity to do. Imagine Joe Biden as how to let the Lord have his way and we often let Him President, sinking further into dementia as unknown, un- The Macon County News letters page is a pub- down. Remember how Trump supporters were criticized as elected people become the de facto President acceding to lic forum open to a wide variety of opinions. Let- being angry haters and the Left waved signs of Love every lunatic notion that flies through the air. Our civiliza- Trumps Hate? You don’t hear and see that much, if any, any- tion and way of life is at stake and your children and grand- ters are neither accepted nor rejected on the basis more because Leftist hate has become too obvious to be de- children’s future happiness. Donald Trump may offend some of the opinions expressed. Writers are asked to re- nied. sensibilities with his tweets but he loves this country and frain from personal attacks against individuals or I’m sure there are sincere people marching with the BLM wants what’s good for everyone. The Democrats offer only businesses. Letters are not necessarily reflective road show as it has become. They are being used by sinis- lies, slogans, threats, chaos and intimidation and a hatred of of the opinions of the publisher, editor or staff of ter forces. What do protests in Franklin, Sylva, and Tokyo! our country and many of the people in it. Democrats, reform The Macon County News. 12 THE MACON COUNTY NEWS & SHOPPING GUIDE VOLUME 38 NUMBER 5 THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2020 March a show of solidarity with BLM
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SaturdayPrayer morning at event 10 a.m. local peopleoffers from Macon words County gathered of from hopedifferent back- grounds, denominations, and churches to pray, intercede for the country, sing songs of praise, and encourage the community with words of hope. Signs with messages of faith, love and unity were held by people of all ages and ethnicites. More than 30 people showed up to this almost spontaneous event organized by local lady Rebecca Tipton who reserved the space only a few days prior to the event. Police Sheriff Robert Holland drove by with his son in the passenger seat of his truck. He stopped out and the group of prayer warriors asked to bless him with prayers of protection and grace. The Sheriff told us that his son had asked him, “Daddy are those more of the people who hate us?” to which his Father responded, “no” that these people were trying to spread love and pray for people. Many other people responded with honks, waves and were prayed for and blessed, including Macon County’s own Citizen of the Year, Danny Antoine and his wife Mary who work with kids of all ages in town. The event lasted until late afternoon, and was a blessing to all who participated. If you would like to be involved in a similar upcoming event, contact Rebecca Tipton on Facebook. Photos by Anjelica Childs 14 THE MACON COUNTY NEWS & SHOPPING GUIDE VOLUME 38 NUMBER 5 THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2020 tering a motor vehicle, larceny of a motor vehicle. Jonathan was set. C. Bean made the arrest. Joshua Lee Wayne Seagraves, 23, of Bellemeade Dr., Daniel Thomas Cheatham, was charged with possession Waynesville, was charged with trespass enter/remain, lar- of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia. ceny by changing price tag, larceny. No bond was set. The Macon County Sher- Nick Lofthouse made the arrest. Brittany Anne Pomeroy, 30, of Ford St., Canton, was iff’s Department, Franklin charged with possession of marijuana paraphernalia, pos- Police Department or Jack- June 11 session of marijuana up to 1/2 oz. No bond was set. son County Sheriff’s Depart- Stacey Frank Rogers, was charged with possession of ment made the following heroin, possessing of methamphetamine, possession of drug June 8 arrests June 7 - 14. All sus- paraphernalian. Jonathan C. Bean made the arrest. Marbin Joel Anariba Urbina, 31, Alma St., Durham, was pects are innocent until Brittiny Campbell-Turner was charged with possession charged with resisting a public officer, interfere with or pre- proven guilty in a court of of heroin, possession of methamphetamine, possession of vent emergency communication, common law robbery. No law. drug paraphernalia. Jonathan C. Bean made the arrest. bond was set. Jesse L. Aiken made the arrest. Roman Zepeda Arellando, 42, of Cashiers, was charged Macon County June 13 with malicious conduct by a prisoner/throws, resisting a pub- Sheriff’s Department Gray Lebrea Fisk, was charged with possession of lic officer, flee/elude arrest with a motor vehicle, assault with methamphetamine, possession of marijuana up to 1/2 oz, a deadly weapon on a government official, no operators li- June 8 possession of drug paraphernalia. James E. Crawford III cense, driving while impaired. An unsecured bond of Joseph Lee Samarco, was charged with possession of made the arrest. $30,000 was set. Michael T. Smathers made the arrest. methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia. Nick Phillip Olias Huff, 25, of Sunhillo Springs Trail, Cul- Lofthouse made the arrest. June 14 lowhee, was charged with simple assault. An unsecured bond Nathan Shane Humphries, was charged with larceny. of $1,000 was set. Matthew D. Wike made the arrest. June 9 James Barton Smith, was charged with obtaining property Kimberly Marie Cates, was charged with simple assault. by false pretenses. Parrish W. Young made the arrest. June 10 Timothy B. Carter made the arrest. Gregory Mark Thompson, 60, of Iron Mountain Dr., was Christopher Adam Jones, was charged with break or enter charged with second degree trespass. No bond was set. a motor vehicle, larceny of a motor vehicle, possession of a Franklin Police Department Michael T. Smathers made the arrest. stolen motor vehicle, injury to personal property. Troy L. Burt made the arrest. June 12 June 12 Brandon James Parrish, was charged with possession of a Anita Belle Rodriguez, 47, of Crisp St., was charged with Phillip Olias Huff, 25, of Sunhillo Springs Trail, Cul- motor vehicle, injury to personal property. Clay A. Saunders intimidation, kidnapping/abduction, all other larceny. A lowhee, was charged with simple assault. An unsecured bond made the arrest. $15,000 bond was set. Officer Evans made the arrest. of $1,000 was set. Matthew D. Wike made the arrest. Tyler Garrett Converse, was charged with injury to per- Carol Dale Mintz, 30, of Saloli Dr., Cherokee, was sonal property. Clay A. Saunders made the arrest. June 14 charged with resisting a public officer, possession of drug Ryan Emerson Spears, 30, of Watauga Rd., was charged paraphernalia, possession of methamphetamine. An unse- June 10 with possession of methamphetamine. A $600 bond was set. cured bond of $5,000 was set. Michael T. Smathers made Joshua Cataldo Smith, was charged with domestic vio- Officer Bingham made the arrest. the arrest. lence protective order violation. Joseph A. Raby made the arrest. Jackson County Sheriff’s Department June 13 Miriam Alecia Crow, was charged with offenses commit- Mark Steven Osborne, 55, of Allens Branch Rd., was ted in jurisdiction. Joseph A. Raby made the arrest. June 7 charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of Amberly Lynn Crawford, was charged with possession of Beverly Queen, 63, of Autumn Crest Ridge, was charged methamphetamine. An unsecured bond of $1,500 was set. stolen goods, injury to personal property, breaking and en- with abuse of disable/elder subject. A secured bond of $1,000 Hunter M. Karup made the arrest. www.TheMaconCountyNews.com
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR CHURCH LISTINGS (call for current schedules) All A.A. meetings in the greater Franklin area including Otto have CHURCH Franklin First United Methodist Church meets Sundays for wor- been suspended until further notice. To speak with a member of A.A. ship at 8:30 a.m. (contemporary) and 10:55 a.m. (traditional). Fel- call 828 349-4357 or 828 837-4440 or visit www.aawnc80.com. lowship time is at 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School classes meet at 9:45 a.m. Bible studies, group offerings, and gatherings occur through- Macon Chips, the Franklin Wood Carving Club will meet on Thurs- HAPPENINGS out the week. The church is located at 66 Harrison Ave. The senior day, June 18, 6:30 p.m. in Franklin High School Wood Shop. They will Editor’s Note: Due to a judge’s ruling that declared the closing of pastor is Rev. David Beam. For more information, call (828)524-3010 continue to meet on Thursdays. Please comply with social distancing churches unconstitutional, some churches are now opening with or visit www.firstumcfranklin.org and other endemic protocols. All members and prospective members safety protocols in place and altered schedules. Email macon are cordially invited to attend. For more information, call Contact D Lan- [email protected] with schedule or venue changes. Mulberry United Methodist Church’s Sunday worship is at 11 sont (828)369-2144. a.m. The church is located at 155 Mulberry Rd., Otto. Everyone is First Alliance Church has resumed its Sunday service. Senior Pastor welcome to attend. For more information, call Rev. Eric Henson at NAACP will meet online Saturday, June 20, at 10 a.m. The program Scott Eichelberger will continue his sermon series from the book of Rev- (828)342-0431. topic is "The Movement for Black Lives in WNC: What Next?" Email jc- elation. Soloist Dennis Henson will sing "What Salvation's Done For [email protected] to receive instructions to join online. The pub- Me". Fathers will be recognized. The church it located at 90 Promise Patton United Methodist Church Services are Sunday worship lic is welcome. Lane (next door to Trimont CHristian Academy). For more information, 9.45 a.m., Sunday school 11 a.m., prayer time Wednesday 6 p.m., call the church office at (828)369-7977. youth group Wednesday 6 p.m., Bible study Wednesday 6.30 p.m. Meal Delivery Service is ongoing. School buses will be delivering 119 Patton Church Road, Franklin Pattonmethodistchurch.org meals to students from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday. Oak Grove Baptist Church Homecoming scheduled for July 19 has Meals will also be available for pickup from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday been cancelled. For more information call (828)369-2415. Memorial United Methodist Church regular Sunday services are thru Friday at the following locations: South Macon Elementary School, held at 10:55 a.m. each Sunday, and Sunday School at 9:45 am. Mountain View Intermediate School, Iotla Valley Elementary School, New Song Church Cherokee 5th Annual Speak to the Mountain Di- Everyone is welcome to attend. The church is located at 4668 Old Franklin High School, Nantahala School and Highlands School. This vine Healing Conference is hosting a Hundred Days of Healing, will be Murphy Rd., just off 64 West. For more information, call (828)369- meal service is free for any child 18 years old and younger. For more held through September 6. Services held daily at 10 a.m. for prayer, 2 5834 or visit our website at: www.memorialmethodistchurch.org. information, call School Nutrition Director David Lighter at (828)524- p.m. for teaching, and 7 p.m. nightly healing demonstrations. The church 3314 ext. 1010 or [email protected] is located at 3548 Wolfetown Rd., Cherokee. Visit Newsongchero- Son Rise Ministries is a non-denominational, full-gospel, Chris- kee.com tian fellowship that meets Friday evenings at 7 p.m., Men’s Bible NC Pre-K program through Macon County Schools is now taking Study is Monday night at 6:30 p.m., Ladies prayer and Bible study applications for the 2020-2021 school year. A child is eligible for NC Franklin First United Methodist Church Sunday Online Worship is is Wednesdays, 1 to 3 p.m. The church is located at 462 Depot St. PreK if they turned four on or before August 31 of the program year held at 9 a.m., on Facebook Live at Franklin First United Methodist For more information, call (828)369-2465 or (828)421-4153. (2020), but is not yet five years of age and the family meets income Church while we are social distancing due to COVID19. The church is guidelines. Anyone who is interested in applying for a NC Pre-K spot located at 66 Harrison Avenue in downtown Franklin; senior pastor is St. Nicholas Orthodox Christian Church Divine Liturgy is held or has questions on eligibility requirements, contact Valerie Norton Rev. David Beam. For more information, call (828)524-3010 or on Sundays, 10 a.m., followed by coffee hour. The church is located ASAP at (828)524-3314 ext. 1041. www.firstumcfranklin.org
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TheMaconCountyNews.com CROSSWORD PUZZLE 16 THE MACON COUNTY NEWS & SHOPPING GUIDE VOLUME 38 NUMBER 5 THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2020 Kids’ summer opportunities different, cancelled, or virtual this year Deena B. Bouknight – Contributing Writer gram (available for Pals program.” toddlers through 12 Engelbrektsson offered the pub- Macon County Schools' Summer Edventure Camp, which or 13 years old) in- lic message about the program: starts on Monday, June 22, is operating quite differently this year. clude, for example, “Have you missed visiting the While the all-day educational and recreational camp at South how build an indoor Highlands Nature Center? Our Macon Elementary School may be one of the only local summer fort. An activity bag staff have missed you! In the spirit camp/activity experiences that was not completely cancelled, op- might center on a of staying connected while staying erating during a pandemic will require staff and students to prac- dragon-related apart, we’re starting a “Plateau Pen tice social distancing and to wear masks. Plus, daily temperature theme with DIY in- Pal” program. We invite anyone checks will be conducted as well as regular cleaning and disin- structions, including who is interested to write to the fecting of the school during each day. a suggested video Highlands Nature Center. If you “The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Serv- link, on how to make have a favorite memory from vis- ices’ requirements are different this year and more restrictive,” a dragon paper air- iting, a drawing, or photo you'd said Todd Gibbs, director of auxiliary services for Macon County plane. like to share with us, or just want Schools. “We don’t have the enrollment that we’ve had in the past. “Anyone who has to exchange a friendly hello, we’d We have under 50 and usually we have about 150. In the past it’s access to the Internet love to hear from you! Send your been more recreational focused, but we’re not going to take as can look online to letters to: Highlands Nature Cen- many field trips this summer because so much is closed down. see what’s happen- ter, 265 N. 6th Street, Highlands, And we’re doing some tutoring this year to try get kids back on ing, and they can ask Macon County Schools Summer Edventure Camp includes educational NC 28741 track. Also, we usually have a four-week session in June and four to be added to our e- elements as well as recreational. This year’s camp is set to open June “Additionally we have a series weeks in July, but this year we’re starting later and just have one newsletter, which 22 and will run for six weeks. of themed crafts and activities to six-week camp. It’s a struggle with staffing this summer as well has changes, up- encourage children to connect with because people don’t want to work because of COVID or can’t dates, schedules, etc. or they can follow us on Facebook. Through nature in our Nearby Nature program. These are collected and work because of COVID.” our website, children and adults with a library card can also check available in our Virtual Learning Center: https://highlandsbio- To inquire about enrollment to Edventure Camp or to become out e-books, watch movies, learn languages, listen to books, take logical.org/nature-center/virtual/” employed at the camp, call Lenora Clifton, (828) 524-3314. classes to learn skills through UniversalClass. And, on an ap- Engelbrektsson has committed herself to answering each letter. pointment basis, we can now allow people into the library and we She explained, “There may even be responses from a few ‘guest Macon County Public Library still have a few things for kids, like stuffed animals behind glass experts’ from the Nature Center – experts of the scaly or sala- Macon County Public Library, usually a hot spot of summer displays in particular themes, such as It’s a Zoo Out There. We mander variety. I will also be mailing hard copies of our themed activity, has primarily been moved online, according to Tabitha still want kids to know the library is a welcoming environment, Nearby Nature activities, designed for kids and adults of all ages, Johnson, acting supervisor of the children’s program. they just can’t play with the toys right now.” to any interested pen pals. To learn more, call (828) 526-2623.” “Barry Mitchell and The Science Tellers were really big pro- Thirteen-year-olds can participate in the children’s programs or grams last year and we originally planned for one of them to kick the teen opportunities, which are available for 14- to 18-year-olds Camp Merrie-wood off the summer and one to wrap up the summer,” she said. “But through adult programming at the library. Call Macon County Camp Merrie-wood, one of the oldest summer camps in North now, because of COVID, through fontanalib.org/summer, we are Public Library at (828) 524-3600 for more information or if there Carolina and located in Cashiers, along with SOAR in Balsam providing virtual programming accessible until Aug. 31.” is no online access. and Mountain Retreat & Learning Center in Highlands, have had Johnson said that there is still a summer reading program, this to shutter activities this year. year titled “Imagine Your Story” with a reading log and themed Highlands Nature Center “It’s the first time in 102 years,” said Jim Dunn, who co-directs prompts, and participants can sign up for the program online or in- Nature Center Education Specialist Paige Engelbrektsson of the with his wife, Denice, Camp Merrie-Woode at Sapphire Lake. “It terested families can call ahead and request printed materials. Highlands Biological Foundation, which is a multi-campus cen- was a heavy hit and hard decision.” “Participants can bring in their log after July 31 to exchange ter of Western Carolina University, shared, “Unfortunately all of Annually, Camp Merrie-Woode welcomes at least 600 campers for prizes,” said Johnson. “They can also pick up each week a our summer camps are canceled, and the Highlands Nature Cen- and nearly 100 staffers to three-week, five-week, and 11-day ses- themed activity bag to do and then turn in.” ter is closed for the foreseeable future. However we do have sev- sions throughout summer months. “But we had to err on the side Johnson offered that some of the family friendly, summer- eral opportunities for children to remotely engage with the of safety for the girls and the staff,” he said, adding that parents camp-at-home activity suggestions for the summer children’s pro- Highlands Nature Center this summer. 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Gover- nor’s phased reopening directives. “While we are heartbroken about the decision to close camp this season and will miss our time this year, we look forward to reuniting with our community in 2021 to rekindle the spirit of Merrie-Woode that we all love so much,” said Denice Dunn. “We know each of our campers, staff, and alumnae hold on to the tiny spark of fire within that represents the Merrie- Woode spirit, and we ask them to share that spark with those around them to keep the Merrie-Woode spirit shining brightly throughout the summer until we gather together again.” Grants awarded to Fontana Regional Library Deena C. Bouknight – Contributing Writer in order to print. These patrons face an insurmountable barrier when they can’t access emails or accounts on a library computer.” Fontana Regional Library last week was awarded a Library LSTA grants are federal funds from the Institute of Museum Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant in the amount of and Library Services that are awarded by the State Library to eli- $46,786 for Mobile Print Access. gible North Carolina Libraries. “Computer access at the library no longer necessarily means “Our state library in N.C. administers these competitive grants using a library computer as more people that we apply for on a regular basis,” said bring their own devices to access our Wi- Wallace. “We received a $4,000 grant ear- Fi,” explained Fontana Regional Library lier in the spring to buy supplies and PPE VisitTheMaconCountyNews Website Director Karen Wallace. “The grant is for [personal protective equipment] to man- people who bring their devices to the li- age our reopening. And we’re looking TheMaconCountyNews.com brary and cannot print from them. Offer- right now at applying for an additional ing mobile will create greater equity of LSTA grant for digital inclusion, which access to resources for our patrons who means more access to the Internet. There need print services.” is a homework gap, according to a number Wallace explained that once the equip- of surveys, and many families do not have ment is in place, possibly sometime in late access to the Internet. This really hit home BRYANT’S ANTIQUE MALL summer, visitors to any one of the six li- during the pandemic and the spring school Open: braries in three counties, Macon, Jackson, and Swain, can print semester. It’s really challenging if you don’t have Internet access Mon –Sat 9am –5:30pm, from tablets, laptops, and phones to the libraries’ printers. at home. We have it outside our buildings, so that was a way for Sun 11am –5:30pm “We will begin to order equipment beginning July 1,” said Wal- people to have access to the Internet, but this grant could allow us 10114 Georgia Rd., Otto, NC lace. “It may take a few months to get all the pieces together and to boost the signal.” (828) 524-0280 make it available. But we will have brand new equipment in place. Wallace said that Fontana Regional Libraries’ Wi-Fi, which is “Many of our patrons are seniors with a low level of digital ex- donated by BalsamWest, is available to anyone. However, a li- perience; they know how to use their own device – often just a brary card is required to check out e- or audio-books or be granted phone – but do not have the facility to switch to a public computer access to other online library resources.
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Paving & Resurfacing • Chip & Seal Excavating • Backhoe • Land Clearing Grading & Road Repair Rock & Gravel Hauling • Sewer & Water Retaining Walls • Sealcoating & Striping 18 THE MACON COUNTY NEWS & SHOPPING GUIDE VOLUME 38 NUMBER 5 THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2020 Nantahala School graduates five in outdoor ceremony
Savannah O’Dell Hunter Owenby Zach Postell Brittny Smith Dylan Stroud
In a modified, limited-guests outdoor commence- ment, Nantahala School celebrated its seniors Fri- day, June 5. The weather cooperated but the Fireant Grill donated the use of its tents so the ceremony would go on rain or shine.
Zach Postell plans to attend Nascar Technical In- stitute, complete their automotive technology pro- gram and receive ASE Certification. Brittny Smith plans to attend Dylan Stroud plans to attend Savannah O’Dell plans to attend Hunter Owenby plans to take some East Central College in Missouri SCC and then transfer to Southwestern Community College time off from school to decide what and major in neonatal nursing, Western Carolina University and major in medical sonography. path he would like to pursue. then attend Missouri State to be- to pursue a degree in Ath- come a registered nurse. letic Training. THuRSDAy, JuNE 18, 2020 VOLUME 38 NUMBER 5 THE MACON COuNTy NEWS & SHOPPING GuIDE 19 Mary S. Thompson Clara Dean Singleton Farmer Adam Ernest Kenyon Beloved longtime Highlands Clara Dean Singleton Farmer, Adam Ernest Kenyon, 47, of resident Mary S. Thompson 83, formerly of 119 Mellon Franklin, N.C., previously of Col- (fondly known as "Nanny," not Street, Slater, S.C., passed away orado and Tennessee, passed only by her own grandchildren on June 11, 2020, at Macon Val- away on Wednesday, June 10, but by many other children) ley Nursing and Rehabilitation 2020. passed away Thursday, June 11, at Center, Franklin, N.C. He enjoyed camping and being her home after a brief illness. She was married to the late outdoors. He is survived by his Mary Grace Smith Cleaveland Billy Landrum Farmer for 54 dad, Ron Kenyon; four children, Thompson was born in Westmin- years and was mother of two, al- Kayla Harrington and Katlyn ster, S.C., on June 28, 1924, to though her loving influence also Harrington both of Franklin and Mary Elizabeth Harbin Smith and earned her the title of “Granny Natasha Kenyon and Amber John Henry Smith. She was the Dean” to countless others. She Lambdin both of Grayling, sixth of eight children. Her father was known for her passion for Mich.; two stepchildren, Audrie was a sharecropper and she began growing beautiful flowers that Fournier and Veronika Fournier picking cotton at the age of 5. At Mary S. Thompson she graciously shared, creating Clara Farmer both of Grayling, Mich.; two Adam Ernest Kenyon the age of 12, she came to High- crafts of artful displays and sea- grandchildren, Christopher Har- lands and began working at Hotel Edwards to help support her sonal decorations, beanie baby hopping, collecting antiques, and rington and Cason Queen; fiancé, Kerry Harrington and two step family in South Carolina. singing her old-time favorite songs where she could still recall children, Bailey Harrington and Ryan Craig. She remained in Highlands and at age 16 she married Wendall every word. She had a deep love for her family and friends. Her A memorial service will be held at a later date. (Buck) Cleaveland. During the war, they moved to Vancouver, most precious attributes were her generous heart and caring ways. Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Wash., with their young son, John, where Buck led an electrical She showered kindness on all around her and most recently you Condolences can be made to the family at www.maconfuneral- crew helping construct battleships for the war effort. Mary herself would find her on the gray hall snuggling with “Michael” where home.com. worked in the shipyards pulling wires through the bellies of bat- she loved to visit with friends, sometimes caught up in memories tleships during their construction. of her loved ones and days gone by. Near the end of the war, they returned to Highlands, which was Born in Dascusville, S.C., near Peter’s Creek, she was the TheMaconCountyNews.com in a state of economic despair. Soon after, they moved to Virginia youngest daughter of the late Hovey Byard and Edna Foster Sin- where there was ample work available in the construction indus- gleton. A textile weaver by trade, she was retired from the JP try. Shortly after their arrival in Virginia, Buck was tragically killed Stevens Slater Plant and was a member of Slater Baptist Church in a construction accident. Mary returned to Highlands with her where she was fondly remembered as a children’s Sunday School son John and began working at the Tar Heel Restaurant, located teacher and a woman of strong Christian faith. She adored her in the current Masonic Lodge building on West Main Street. long-time neighbors and friends in the mill village and greater In 1950, she married Magnus (Bud) Stribling Meriweather Slater community, especially her adopted mother, Granny Daniel. Thompson, Buck's half brother. They had three children. In 1954, Surviving is her daughter, Theresa Farmer Ramsey and hus- they moved for a time to Oconee County, South Carolina, to be band Joseph of Franklin; granddaughter, Kaila Dean Ramsey near her elderly parents. In 1966, she and her son, John Cleaveland, Garza and husband Matt and son, Levi of Washington, DC; grand- bought the Highlander Restaurant on Main Street Highlands from son, Matthew Lyle Ramsey and wife Brittany and two daughters, W.C. Newton. In 1969, the business was expanded with the addi- Lilly and Emma of Hoschton, Ga.; grandson, William Michael tion of Big John's Sirloin Room on Oak Street. The business was Ables of Pickens, S.C.; two sisters-in-law, Alice Singleton operated by the family until it was sold in November 1981. Fol- (David) and Almeda Singleton (HB); and many loving nieces and lowing that venture, Mary, along with her son Mike and his wife nephews. Her favorite people called her Nana. Dale, operated a business on the hill known as the Sunny Day Bak- She was predeceased by her son, William Michael Farmer of ery and Deli until the fall of 1986. Greenville, S.C.; and nine siblings, Elizabeth Katherine “Kat” Following her retirement in 1986, Mary served as a regular vol- Friddle (J Roy), James Edward “Ed” Singleton (Jessie), Mary unteer at Mountain Findings for over 21 years. She also continued Helen Raines (Carl), John Henry Singleton (Sarah/Carrie), Myr- Yes! We have Re-Opened! serving others and visiting the elderly at the Eckerd Nursing Cen- tle Lee Singleton, Edna Faye Poole (Carlos), Minnie Eloise ter until the age of 93. She was a longtime member of the Presby- Bryant (Edgar), Hovey Byard HB “Buck” Singleton, Jr. and terian Church in Highlands where she served as an elder for many William David Singleton (Linda). The Singleton clan was known years. She also served on various town committees. She was for their hospitality, a close-knit group that treasured family re- awarded the Robert B. Dupree Citizenship Award through the unions and gatherings. Highlands Rotary Club in the early 2000s. To the delight of many, Dean’s family wishes to express a heartfelt thank you to her she continued baking her wonderful breads, chocolate cakes, and “second family” for their loving care – the staff at Macon Valley ANTIQUES, SHOPS & RV PARK caramel cakes, as well as her infamous buttermilk pies, until she – and we appreciate the support from Four Seasons Hospice dur- hung up her apron at the age of 90. ing her final days. We will be forever grateful to her wonderful She is preceded in death by her son, John W. Cleaveland. friend and caregiver – Louetta Smith. Visit She is survived by daughter-in-law, Edwina Goode Cleaveland thehowzemortuary.com to view photos and more information. and grandchildren, Mary Kristina (Kristy) Cleaveland, Marty Caye The family will share details for a “Celebration of Life Service” Smith, and John Caye; daughter, Pamela Thompson-Duke and hus- to be held at a later date. band Michael Duke of Lilburn, Ga., and grandchildren Matthew Donations in her memory may be made to Slater Baptist Reese and Jennifer Reese; daughter, Mary Lee Billingsley and hus- Church, PO Box 243, Slater, SC 29683 or we invite you to em- band Lamar of Scaly Mountain, N.C., and grandchildren Tracy brace the beauty of flowers around you and think of her. Roman, and David, John, and Andrew Billingsley; son, Michael To share your favorite memory of Dean or send expressions of (Mike) Stribling Thompson of Highlands, and grandchildren, sympathy, mail to: The Family of Dean Farmer, c/o Theresa Ram- Located in the old Cullasaja School off the Highlands Rd. McKenzie and Sayward Thompson. sey, 2547 Leatherman Gap Road, Franklin, NC 28734. 145 River Rd., Franklin, NC • (828) 349-1600 whistlestopantiquesnc.com She is also survived by 11 great grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren, and an assortment of loving dogs, cats, chipmunks, squirrels, rabbits, and birds of all kinds, which she fed faithfully. CORNERSTONE MEMORIALS David From her home overlooking Harris Lake, she loved to watch the Moffitt clouds as they rose from the West. DOYLE YORK,Owner OWNER/FUNERAL In addition to all of the family who attended to our mother, Located at Rabun Flea Market DIRECTOR thanks to her faithful caregivers Sherry, Delores, and C.J. In honor of her wishes, a private family service will be held. (706) 746-2548 In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the John W. (706) 746-9977 Direct Cremation Cleaveland Benevolent Fund at Community Bible Church, Four $ Seasons Hospice, and Highlands Child Care Development Center Please Call For Appointment 1,295 at First Presbyterian Church. We will all miss her so! (706) 746-2837 828-634-1966 Bryant-Grant Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the 134 Market Circle • Rabun Gap, GA 30568 Thompson family. 668 Highlands Road • Franklin, NC 20 THE MACON COuNTy NEWS & SHOPPING GuIDE VOLUME 38 NUMBER 5 THuRSDAy, JuNE 18, 2020 NASCAR NEWS Denny Hamlin gets 40th career cup at Homestead Holly Cain – NASCAR Wire Service championship standings by eight points over Elliott as the se- ries moves to Talladega Superspeedway for the Geico 500 The race statistics will show that Denny Hamlin led a Sunday, June 21. dominating 138 of the 267-laps in Sunday’s Dixie Vodka 400 but the truth is he had to earn every fraction of a second that Harrison Burton steals Xfinity win at Homestead he paced the field. It was a thrilling chase for the checkered Harrison Burton prevailed in a three-wide, frantic push to flag, lap-after-lap among the front-running cars. the checkered flag to win Saturday’s Hooters 250 on a restart Hamlin ultimately took the lead for good - passing Chase with only two laps remaining in the first event of a NASCAR Elliott with 29 laps remaining after a series of green flag pit Xfinity Series doubleheader weekend at Homestead-Miami stops swapped the two cars' positions in front of the field. El- Speedway. liott had pit a lap earlier than Hamlin and held a 1.5-second The 19-year old series rookie Burton edged Austin Cindric lead in the dozen or so laps after the green flag stops. But and Noah Gragson by .379-seconds – leading only the final Hamlin was able to catch up with Elliott as they tried to get two laps on the day – to earn his second career victory of the around the race’s early leader Joey Logano, who was run- season and become the track’s youngest series race winner. ning two laps down at the time. “What a race, man. This track is so much fun and really With his dramatic .895-second victory over Hendrick Mo- puts it in the drivers hand, especially at the end there. I’m just Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Toyota, celebrates in Victory Lane after win- torsport's Elliott and Team Penske's Ryan Blaney, Hamlin ready to go again tomorrow, to be honest with you. I’m ready ning the NASCAR Cup Series Dixie Vodka 400 at Homestead-Miami Speed- became the NASCAR Cup Series’ first three-race winner on to get two," said Burton. way on June 14, 2020 in Homestead, Fla. the season. It was Hamlin’s 40th NASCAR Cup Series ca- Anthony Alfredo finished fourth, followed by Dale Earn- reer win and third career victory at Homestead-Miami hardt Jr., who was making his first NASCAR Xfinity Series Speedway tying him with Tony Stewart and Greg Biffle for start since Aug. 31 of last year at Darlington Raceway. most wins all-time on the 1.5-mile oval. Michael Annett finished sixth and Chase Briscoe turned in a Rookie Tyler Reddick, who won the 2018 and 2019 valiant seventh place effort after going down six laps at the NASCAR Xfinity Series races at Homestead, finished in race start. Burton’s JGR teammate Brandon Jones, Ross Chas- fourth-place. Aric Almirola, a Florida native, was a season- tain and JGR rookie, Riley Herbst rounded out the top 10. best fifth place. Kyle Busch, Austin Dillon, rookie Christo- It was an especially rough outcome for Gragson, who led pher Bell, William Byron and Brad Keselowski rounded out the most laps on the day – 83 of 167- and held a five-second the top 10. lead on the field before the caution came out with only five The last rookie to earn a top-10 finish at Homestead was laps remaining. David Regan, 13 years ago. On Sunday night there were two It was certainly an exciting race in the hot Florida afternoon rookies in the top 10 and it was a career-best NASCAR Cup sun with 23 lead changes - often multiple cars involved in a Series finish for both - Reddick and Bell. single lap. Gragson, Cindric, Florida native Ross Chastain and Hamlin won both the first and second stages – only the fan favorite Earnhardt – who hadn’t raced in the Xfinity Se- fifth time a driver has swept the opening two stages this sea- ries at Homestead since 2008 - led laps at various times in a son. And he is the first driver in 2020 to sweep both stages thrilling highly-competitive day. and win the race. Briscoe, who led the championship standings coming into That last round of green flag pit stops proved to be a chal- the race, had a mechanical problem before the green flag and lenge for Hamlin. Elliott, who pit one lap sooner than Ham- sat in the pits for the opening six laps. Disappointing, for sure, Harrison Burton, driver of the #20 DEX Imaging Toyota, celebrates in Vic- lin returned to the track and held a 1.5-second advantage over but it made for a dramatic and impressive comeback for the tory Lane after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Hooters 250 at Home- stead-Miami Speedway on June 13, 2020 in Homestead, Fla. Hamlin with 45 laps remaining. Hamlin got around him as Stewart-Haas Racing driver who made up all but one lap by they approached Logano who fought hard not to go another the start of Stage 2. lap down. He stayed out as long as possible during the final stage, “Just need to get through lapped traffic better," Elliott said. running with 20-lap older tires than the race leaders. He was “I thought our Hooters Camaro really was good enough to sixth with 20 laps remaining hoping for a caution flag that win and I thought we executed a really nice race and kept it would have let them pit and stay on the lead lap. But he was off the wall almost the whole race, kinda got it there at the ultimately forced to come in for fresh rubber with 17 laps re- end. But I’m proud of the effort and we’re bringing fast cars maining and still raced to a top 10. right now." He finished sixth and dropped to 18-points behind new From 2002-2019 this Homestead stop on the schedule was leader Gragson in the championship standings. the November championship finale. And before the COVID- Ryan Sieg earned his second career stage win, taking the 19 break in racing this year, it was originally scheduled for opening stage victory by pitting four fresh tires on a caution March. Lightning in the area – as is common in South Florida period and sprinting by the race leaders who did not pit at that in June parked the cars for nearly three hours under red flag point. Gragson won the second stage. conditions Sunday. The break ended up being a game-changer for Team Chase Briscoe gets fifth career Xfinity win Penske driver Logano, who jumped out to the early lead – at Homestead-Miami showing the way in the afternoon between the two red flag Chase Briscoe delivered a clutch restart in double overtime periods for lightning but was involved in a pit road collision to hold off a hard-charging Brandon Jones at the finish line Chase Briscoe, driver of the #98 Ford Performance Racing Ford, celebrates that changed his race fate and left him playing catch-up. and earn the victory in Sunday’s Contender Boats 250 in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Contender Boats Kevin Harvick remains atop the NASCAR Cup Series NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Homestead-Miami 250 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on June 14, 2020 in Homestead, Fla. SQUID’S Small Engine Repair & Sales Pick Up & Delivery Available. 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Records fi rst time fans were in the stands since for both speed and competition have been restrictions were put in place for the 828-524-4484 Talladega Superspeedway established at Talladega. The backstretch is coronavirus and just days after the sport nearly 4,000 feet long with a total frontstretch of banned Confederate fl ags. NASCAR, 4,300 feet, making it the largest oval track on the the fi rst major professional U.S. sport to NASCAR circuit. In the fi rst race at the track, all resume during the pandemic, allowed Shape: Tri-oval the original drivers abandoned the track due to just 1,000 fi rst responders and military Distance: 2.66 miles tire problems. This allowed NASCAR CEO Bill families at its race at Homestead- Turns / Front / Back: France, Sr. to hire substitute drivers with the Miami Speedway for the Dixie Vodka 33º / 16.5º / 2º winner being Richard Brickhouse. The track’s 400 NASCAR Cup Series event. The Floor Mats true dominator was Dale Earnhardt, who posted speedway’s grandstands can normally 10 Cup Series wins. Current points leader, handle over 50,000 fans. The limit on Kevin Harvick, fi nished 38th in last year’s race. the number of attendees was required to observe a number of safety measures, including social distancing, temperature checks and cashless transactions. Last Weekend’s Race: Denny Hamlin won in Miami Everyone was required to wear face Golf Carts starting at $1,995 Sales & Service Denny Hamlin won the Dixie Vodka 400 after coverings. Photos showed spectators battling with Chase Elliott and Ryan Blaney Denny Hamlin socially distancing in the bleachers, through the final stretch at Homestead- sitting far apart in the sparsely fi lled Born: Nov. 18, 1980 stadium. On Wednesday, NASCAR Miami Speedway. Hamlin led for much of Crew Chief: Sam McAulay the race, but Elliott took the lead on the Car: Toyota announced that it would offi cially ban final green flag pit stop of the night. Hamlin Confederate fl ags at all its events and Nationwide was able to retake the lead for good with 30 properties. The only black driver in the Limited league’s top series, Bubba Wallace, laps to go and held off Elliott, who finished Lifetime in second. Hamlin had the best car all day, praised NASCAR for the decision to winning Stages 1 and 2 ahead of his third Year Wins Top 10s Avg. Finish take a stand after he had called on it to Warranty win of the season after winning the Daytona 2020 3 7 13.1 make a change. “It’s not a race thing. It’s 500 and the Toyota 500. 2019 6 24 11.0 about walking into an event and feeling uncomfortable,” Wallace said. “That’s OF THE it. If you felt uncomfortable, you would HOME NATION’S #1 SPRAYED-IN BED LINER 2020 Standings want change. 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