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CareNet Executive Director and youth pastor Tim Hogsed waves from his perch high atop a crane where he spent 24 hours brav- ing the elements to promote the annual “Cold for a Cause” to collect food, coats and blankets for needy families. While the tem- peratures were not as cool as in recent years, periodic torrential downpours kept it interesting for the volunteers both in the crane and on the ground collecting supplies. Hogsed shared his duties with two other Franklin pastors: David Beem of First United Page 6 Methodist Church; and Ben Windle with Discover Church who spent 24 hours each in the crane. For the full story, see page 4. Photo by Vickie Carpenter Sandtown ‘museum’ keeping memory alive Standing room only at Commissioners meeting Brittney Losthouse legislators. Contributing Writer President of the Macon County Retired Macon County Com- Teachers Association missioners had to move Lee Berger spoke to their January meeting of county leaders explain- the board to the largest ing that since 2009, re- courtroom in the court- tired teachers in North house on Tuesday night, Carolina have only re- to accommodate a ceived a one percent standing room only Cost of Living Adjust- crowd. Two different ment (COLA) on three items took center stage, separate occasions. Ac- Page 16 both asking for commis- cording to Berger, that sioners’ support during doesn’t even touch the Aviation historical group focuses on ‘first flight’ the public comment Photo by Bobby Coggins with Macon Media 18 percent increase to portion of the meeting. cost of living when ad- 828.369.6767 PRST STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID Retired teachers in Macon County, donning red in support justed for inflation over the last decade. www.themaconcountynews.com PERMIT 22 [email protected] GOODER PUBLISHING CORP. of education, lined the front rows of the meeting, in hopes of FRANKLIN, NC 28734-3401 getting commissioners to support a resolution to send to state See COMMISSIONERS page 3 2 THE MACON COUNTY NEWS & SHOPPING GUIDE VOLUME 37 NUMBER 34 THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2020 Voter registration deadline for March 3 primary is February 7 Brittney Lofthouse – Contributing Writer Sharon Hudson and Larry Holmquist. Five Democrats are vying for their party’s nom- Republican candidates poured into ination, including state senator Erica Smith Macon County over the weekend as part of and Army veteran Cal Cunningham, who a Western North Carolina tour to meet with was endorsed by the Democratic Senatorial potential voters ahead of the March 3 pri- Campaign Committee. mary election. Other state seats on the ballot this March Absentee-ballot voting began on Monday include Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and early voting is slated to begin in just a State Auditor, Insurance Commissioner, few short weeks in North Carolina. Repub- Secretary of the Department of Instruction, lican candidates gathered at the Macon and other state leaders. County Republican Party Headquarters on Voters must be registered in Macon Saturday to meet with interested voters. County to participate in the county's pri- Holly Grange, Republican candidate for maries. Voter registration forms may be ob- North Carolina Governor was among those tained at the Board of Elections office in in attendance. the Macon County Courthouse and must be “What a wonderful little headquarters submitted by 5 p.m. on Feb. 7. you have here,” Grange said while shaking On Dec. 31, a federal district court judge the hand of Macon GOP Chairman Carla issued a temporary block on North Car- Miller. “Thank you for this opportunity to olina’s voter photo ID law that was ap- meet with voters.” proved as an amendment to the N.C. Grange has served in the North Carolina Constitution by voters in 2018. Because of House of Representatives for District 2 the injunction, Voter ID will not be required since 2016. She is a veteran of the United for the March primary. However, Attorney States Military, serving nine years in the General Josh Stein said in a Jan. 2 news re- Army Corps of Engineers. She attended lease that the North Carolina Department of Northern Illinois University College of Law Justice will appeal the ruling but that it was and practiced law in Illinois until 2009 too late to do so for the primary. when she and her family moved to Wilm- “However, to avoid any further voter ington. confusion in the primary election in which Grange wasn’t the only state candidate to absentee voting begins in just 11 days and stop in Macon on Saturday. Joining a host to ensure that the primary election proceeds of local candidates, other state candidates on schedule and is administered in an or- included Pearl Floy, candidate for Com- derly manner, the department will not seek missioner of Labor, Michael LaPaglia and a stay of this injunction before the pri- Chad Brown, candidates for Secretary of mary,” the statement read. State, and Jeff Carpenter, candidate for NC The Macon County News will begin a Court of Appeals Judge Seat 07. six-part election coverage series next week Incumbent Sen. Thom Tillis R-N.C. faces with an overview of the Macon County three primary challengers: Paul Wright, Board of Commissioners candidates.

Election campaign 2020 is in full swing with several candidates stopping by Franklin over the weekend. Above, Holly Range, Republican candidate for governor speaks with voters along with NC Senate candidate Kevin Corbin. THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2020 VOLUME 37 NUMBER 34 THE MACON COUNTY NEWS & SHOPPING GUIDE 3 for legislators to consider while they continue the budget de- bate. COMMISSIONERS Commissioners didn’t take action Tuesday night, however en- Continued from page 1 couraged the group to make a few changes to the resolution and Retired teachers across the state are asking their local gov- return next month. ernments to send a resolution to the General Assembly urging On the opposite end of the spectrum, dozens of residents at- them to consider a two percent COLA in the state budget, which tended Tuesday night’s meeting to ask commissioners to desig- has yet to be approved by legislators. nate Macon County as an official Gun Sanctuary County. The resolution that was presented to commissioners states, Donnie Holden addressed commissioners, noting that six “North Carolina teachers entered the profession, worked for the counties, Cherokee County being the first, in North Carolina state and North Carolina Students, in most cases for 30 years or have officially adopted resolutions proclaiming their counties more, while they contributed significant portions of their own as “gun sanctuaries” and asked Macon County to do the same. salaries into the North Carolina teacher retirement fund with the “I am asking commissioners to schedule a vote to adopt a res- expectation that the monies would not only be paid out in in- olution and commit to the freedom of Macon County residents stallments during retirement, but that the installments would be during the February 2020 board meeting,” he said. maintained in terms of purchasing power with regular cost of By definition, a gun sanctuary is an area that has adopted laws living adjustments as they had been for decades.” or resolutions to “prohibit or impede the enforcement of certain The resolution goes on to state that factoring in the three gun control measures perceived as violative of the Second COLAs received since 2009, and two one-time, non-recurring Amendment such as universal gun background checks, high ca- bonuses, North Carolina retired teachers are more than 15 per- pacity magazine bans, assault weapon bans, red flag laws, ect.” cent behind relative to inflation. Essentially the sanctuary counties proclaim that they will not Governor Roy Copper proposed a two percent COLA for re- abide by any state or federal laws that do anything they deem as tired teachers in his state budget, however, the General Assem- imposing on their Second Amendment rights. While the resolu- bly cut that down to .5 percent in the budget they proposed. The tion or declaration is purely symbolic and carries little to no en- state continues to be at a standstill with budget negotiations, forcement capabilities, counties across the United States have MidWinter with Republicans and Democrats at odds over key points such passed such resolutions. as medicaid funding and teacher pay. Supporters of the gun sanctuary declaration plan to present a Berger, and the other retired teachers at Tuesday night’s meet- formal resolution to commissioners for consideration during the Clearance ing are hoping to get a resolution approved on the county level February meeting of the board. LET FREEDOM Sale! 5 DAYS ONLY! SING
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(828) Volunteers Molly Phillip, her son Eli, Carolyn Tait, Kate Phillip, 369-2155 and Russell Bowling brave high winds and rain during Cold for 976 E. Main St. a Cause. Franklin, NC Tim Hogsed, CareNet’s executive director, who is also Mon.–Fri. 8-5 youth pastor of Pine Grove Baptist Church, was one of three volunteers who spent 24 hours each in the 2-foot by 6-foot Since 1997 crane bucket suspended 40 feet in the air that was provided by Joe Sanders, owner of J.R. Sanders Company. The other two bucket inhabitants were Ben Windle of Discover Church and David Beam of First United Methodist Church. Windle told attendees to services on Sunday, Jan. 12, that although cramped and wet, the experience was worth it “to bring peo- Taste of Scotland Society ple out to donate and fill trucks with needed items for peo- presents ple in Macon County.” 24th Annual At least 30 volunteers also donned rain jackets and with- stood high winds under a tent next to the CareNet donation truck. Volunteers gathered donated items as people drove up to the site of the Cold for a Cause crane, which was parked BURNS NIGHT in a vacant lot next to Bojangles in Franklin. “They were all in good spirits,” said Hogsed. “I can’t thank INNER the volunteers enough … or Joe Sanders enough for donat- SATURDAY,D JANUARY 25 ing his crane and his time. He was so easy to work with and was there to do whatever we needed him to do. So many peo- Doors Open at 5pm ple to thank … like those at Bojangles and Haywood Smoke Dinner at 6pm House. Macon Funeral Home donated a tent to keep volun- teers dry. Jeff Parrish with Duke Energy came up with the TARTAN HALL canopy on the crane bucket to keep the rain from completely Franklin Presbyterian Church soaking the pastors up there. Lights were set up. So many • Traditional Scottish Banquet •Music by The Jacobites by Name Cherokee-Plus • Scottish Dress Optional Buy & Sell Coins, Scrap Gold & Silver Estate Sales Tickets Available at the Scottish Tartans House calls by appointment Flustered with trying to book Museum, First Presbyterian Church & Doug: 262-488-3374 / 828-524-5084 Franklin Chamber of Commerce your own vacations? John: 828-421-2461 / 828-349-9813 Let us do all the work for you! It doesn’t cost you $35 Adults • $15 Children 337 Dowdle Mtn. Rd. • Franklin, NC any more to use our services. We have access to the best deals and the expertise to get you more for your money! Try us out today! FREE Quotes!! 244 Porter St. • Franklin, NC 828.369.5999 THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2020 VOLUME 37 NUMBER 34 THE MACON COUNTY NEWS & SHOPPING GUIDE 5 people made this happen.” When the weather became partic- Valentine’s Day ularly “dicey” on Saturday evening, FrenchFrench SilkSilk PiePie Hogsed said, “We got David out of the crane for a little bit, but he got CookingCooking ClassClass right back up there when the storm SPONSORED BY slowed.” Monday, Feb. 10 • 4-6:30PM Although the definitive numbers at Rockin’ Rollie Pollies have not been determined regarding 46 E. Main St • Franklin, NC the amount of items donated Jan. 9- 12, Hogsed offered, “We filled up Space limited, reserve via event link on our one entire 14-foot box truck and Facebook page or call 828-524-2956. have another one, a 16-footer, a quarter of the way filled. Being in a different location and having a slightly different format [due to 10- year Cold for Cause veteran Patrick Jenkins retiring], it was still a great success. That’s a good amount to help those in need in Macon County. It’s a great tradition … neighbors helping neighbors and it’s awesome to see. We look forward to having Get up, Get out and Warm up with our many more years doing this event.” David Beam, pastor of First United Methodist Church, was one of three who volunteered to spend 24 hours in a 2 by 6-foot crane bucket suspended 40 feet in the air. Joe Sanders, Hogsed added that the CareNet owner of J.R. Sanders Company, provided the crane for the 72-hour Cold for a Cause event CABIN FEVER thrift store opened Friday, Jan. 10, at that took place Jan. 9-12. its new location at 45 Macon Center Drive, next to Discover Church. However, anyone who did not get a chance to donate during Cold for a Cause can drop SALES EVENT off food and other times during normal business hours at January 15th –January 31st CareNet’s main facility, at 130 Bidwell Street, Franklin. MALL-WIDE SAVINGS FROM 10–50% BRYANT’SBRYANT’S AANTIQUENTIQUE MALLMALL (828) 524-0280 • 10114 Georgia Rd., Otto, NC Mon – Sat 9am – 5:30pm, Sun 11am – 5:30pm EARLY BIRD

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In his basement of his Franklin home, Willard Dills has thousands of pieces of Cherokee pottery on display on walls and in jars that he has picked up on his multi-gen- erational family land in Cartoogechaye. He has found shards of pipes, game balls made of stone, arrowheads, and his most exciting find – a small unblemished ceremonial effigy in the shape of a man. Alongside these Na- tive artifacts are utilitarian items such as a water dipper made from creek-bed cane and dogwood, as well as hand-made saws, ham- mers, guns, and more. “This is my museum,” he said, explaining that the reason family and Cherokee items were found on the same land is because it was all considered the Sand Town commu- nity at one time. “Sand Town in Cartoogechaye was situ- At left, the boards of pottery shards that Willard Dills found on his family’s prop- ated on a few hundred acres at the mouth of erty, which was once part of the the Sand Town community, only represents a Muskrat Brook and along Dills Creek,” said small portion of the thousands of pieces that he has found. Above, Dills has col- Robert Shook, curator at the Macon County lected utilitarian items that were used by both his ancestors and Cherokee fami- Historical Museum on lies who lived in Sand Town. Main Street in Franklin. “That’s where the chief of the stream (Muskrat Brook). Rogers and Elda Patterson. On his display Sand Town, Chuttahso- Albert Siler grew up with the wall is the water dipper he remembers his tee, built his cabin when Sand Town Indians. He had grandmother, Elise Patterson Dills, who was he came back after being six sisters and no half Cherokee, making. “I was with her part of the Indian Re- brothers, so the In- when she made it. I grew up on every inch moval Act [1830] … dian boys taught him of that property out there. She knew how to William Siler deeded land to trap, and to still- make that dipper because her mother, full back to the Cherokee. hunt without gun or Cherokee, taught her.” The intricately made William’s house was in dog. The only dipper has thin cane woven so close to- sight of the chief’s house. weapons they used gether that it held the water. They were best friends. In were the bow and Several men in Dills’ family were em- fact, when William died, arrow and blowgun. ployed by the Ritter Lumber Company, lo- the chief followed the … As Albert Siler re- cated in the late 1800s and early 1900s in wagon with his casket in called them, the nearby Standing Indian. Some family mem- the pouring rain for eight Sand Town Indians bers died while logging. And, even though miles until it got to the were always loyal to the Dills family “old homeplace” of the graveyard in Franklin. their friends, and it mid-1850s succumbed to decay, Dills still “People need to under- was evident from the maintains his family’s 51 acres and has a stand that families, white way he talked that he and Cherokee, had homes was deeply attached in Sand Town together. Above, Willard Dills said there are designs to them.” There was even a trading on the pottery pieces that are consistent, The small, historic post out there,” he added. and some pieces include colors. St. John Episcopal A hand-drawn map of At right, an ancient effigy, center, is Dills’s Church is situated the community, which ex- greatest find on his property. where the Sand isted just off what is now Hwy. 64 before the Margaret Red- Town community pass at Winding Stair, shows homesteads all ding Siler, who married Dr. Fredrick was once located, and Chuttahsotee and his along the creeks and branches. An 1851 Lawrence Siler in 1900, documented the wife are buried there. [See Sept. 19, 2019 ar- “Census of Cherokee … Cartoogechaye Sand Town history in the 1939-published ticle on St. John’s Episcopal in MCN.] Mar- Macon County, N.C.” included close to 20 “Cherokee Indian Lore & Smoky Mountain garet Siler wrote: “One of Albert Siler’s Cherokee families with names such as Choo- Stories," available for sale at the Macon daughters had the marble top of a dresser tah-so-tih (or Jim Woodpecker), Eno-leh (or County Historical Museum. In it, she writes broken in two and placed at the heads of the Catamount), and Cos-kel-lo-kih (or Hog that her father-in-law, Albert Siler, was so fa- Indian graves in the St. John’s churchyard Bite). Also, families with the last names miliar with the Cherokee language that he …” Siler, Rush, Addington, Moore, McDowell, spoke it “as he did his own. He grew up with She also pointed out in her book that often etc., occupied homes and land. the Cherokee children for playmates.” the Cherokee and white families in Sand Currently, no formal remains exist of what She explained in her book about the for- Town would worship together. was known as Sand Town. Farm land, de- mation of Sand Town. “When the Cherokee attended services at velopments, individual homes, and wilder- “Near the Cartoogechaye Creek, in a cove the white churches, they joined in with the ness exist there. However, families have that was sheltered on the north by high utmost reverence and sang, but in their own passed down the history so that not forgotten mountain walls, but open to the fertile valley language.” Willard Dills was with his half-Cherokee grand- is the fact that some Cherokee and white to the south, the homesick Cherokee built Dills’ family settled in the early 1800s in mother when she made this water dipper out families did live peacefully in close proxim- their cabins. … It was called Sand Town be- what became Sand Town. Both his great of cane from Dills Creek. The weaving is so in- ity. cause of the white sand along the banks of grandmothers were full Cherokee: Tiny tricate, the dipper is able to hold water. THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2020 VOLUME 37 NUMBER 34 THE MACON COUNTY NEWS & SHOPPING GUIDE 7

1980s-built getaway cabin there. He walks the property several times a week to see BAHÁ’Í FAITH what he can find. OF 20 One item from Sand Town LIGHT UNITY $ 00 words that is on Dills’ wall features “He Who is your Lord, the All-Merciful, cherisheth in His heart the desire 8. or less still legible Cherokee writ- of beholding the entire human race as one soul and one body.” ing. However, extensive re- -- Bahá’u’llah search determined that the writing most likely pre-dates Weekly devotions and discussions in Franklin, open to all. Call 302-383-6835. 1-800-228-6483 www.bahai.us 26 W. Main Street the Cherokee syllabary of the Franklin, NC 28734 early 1800s. Some of the pot- Franklin • Murphy • Sylva • Waynesville (828) 369-6767 tery pieces feature consistent designs and colors. “I’m always finding things that the Cherokee or my fam- ily used for eating, drinking, living … My family thinks I’m nuts collecting all this stuff but I don’t want it to just lie there and get lost.” The effigy, which Dills had framed, along with a few other “treasures,” such as tiny sharp arrowheads, was dated by the Cherokee at around 11,000 years old. The most affordable, Even though it was found in what was Sand Town, it must have been passed down from effective advertising Cherokee family to Chero- Willard Dills and his grandson, Lawson, in the basement “mu- kee family for multiple gen- seum,” which includes artifacts and photographs from life in erations, ascertained Dills. Sand Town. Nearly 15,000 readers in print & online per week Dills said that the history of his family, the Cartoogechaye Cherokee, companying Dills to the family property to Cost-effective advertising for small & large businesses and Sand Town, will continue to live on in his help him search for and preserve as many and wife Tammy’s children, Christopher and historic artifacts as possible from those (828) 369-6767 • 26 W. Main Street. • Franklin, NC 28734 Elizabeth, and their grandchildren. Lawson, years when Sand Town thrived. “Lawson 7, the oldest grandchild, has already been ac- loves going with me,” said Dills. themaconcountynews.com

Saturday, Jan. 18 3-5PM at Franklin Ford on the Sylva Hwy, Franklin, NC Macon County’s GOP 2020 KICKOFF PARTY FOR SENATOR JIM DAVIS and other District & Local Candidates 8 THE MaCON COUNTy NEWS & SHOPPING GUIDE VOLUME 37 NUMBER 34 THURSDay, JaNUaRy 16, 2020 Two Macon County men join Southwestern’s Board of Trustees Two Macon County businessmen and a student represen- munity. I’ve always been an advocate for tative were recently sworn in as the newest members of skill-based training, and SCC fills that vital Southwestern Community College’s Board of Trustees. role. The direction the college is heading is Brett Rogers, Vice President of Duotech in Franklin, exciting. They tailor programs to meet the joined Outdoor 76 Co-Owner Cory McCall and SCC Radi- needs of our area.” ography student Megan Beck on the board during the Nov. McCall is an eighth-generation native of 19 meeting at the college’s Jackson Campus. Macon County. In addition to Outdoor 76, a Rogers spent most of his life growing up in Franklin and specialty outfitter in downtown Franklin, graduated from Cedarville University (Ohio) in 2010. In his McCall co-owns Brown Dog Tees and Rock role at Duotech, which provides military electronics repair House Lodge. He holds a bachelor’s degree services and radar systems upgrades, he’s worked with in Hospitality and Tourism from Western Southwestern’s Workforce Continuing Education division to Carolina University. coordinate customized training for employees. He serves on the Macon County Eco- He’s also been impressed with the work he’s seen SCC do nomic Development Commission board across the region. along with the Growing Outdoors Partner- “I’m excited to be a part of the team at Southwestern,” ship. McCall’s grandfather, Jerry Sutton, Rogers said. “They’re quality people, and they all have serv- served on SCC’s board for 32 years. ing hearts. We have the same goals and a heart for the com- “The last nine years in business have taught me the importance of having education as a foundational building Dr. Don Tomas (right), President of Southwestern Community College, holds a block for workforce development.” Bible as Brett Rogers is sworn in as a member of SCC’s Board of Trustees on Nov. McCall said. “I look forward to 19 at the Jackson Campus in Sylva. serving the communities and resi- Below, Megan Beck of Tuckasegee is sworn in as the student representative to dents of Western North SCC’s Board of Trustees on Nov. 19 at the college’s Jackson Campus in Sylva. Carolina just as my grandfather did for more than three decades.” Beck, who lives in Tuckasegee, is a second-year student in SCC’s Radiography program and plans to graduate in May. Though Beck will not be a vot- ing member, she will have a seat at the table and can offer insights from a student perspective. “I’m thankful to Mr. Rogers, Mr. McCall and Ms. Beck for their willingness to serve,” said Dr. Don Tomas, SCC president. “For more than 55 years, Southwestern has been blessed with unselfish com- munity leaders who have worked together to sup- port our college and help our students succeed. I look forward to working with our new trustees and current board as we continue building upon that tra- Cory McCall (left), a new member of SCC’s Board of Trustees, stands be- dition of cooperation and progress.” side Dr. Don Tomas (center), SCC President, and Jerry Sutton, McCall’s For more information about Southwestern, visit grandfather who served on the same board from 1983-2015. Sutton held www.southwesterncc.edu, call 828.339.4000 or the Bible as McCall was sworn in by Ann Melton, Jackson County Clerk of Superior Court, on Nov. 19, at the Jackson Campus in Sylva. drop by your nearest SCC location.

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For more information about the NC Opioid Action Plan and efforts to-date, visit www.ncdhhs.gov/opioid- CareCredit Financing Available epidemic. 10 THE MACON COUNTy NEWS & SHOPPING GUIDE VOLUME 37 NUMBER 34 THURSDAy, JANUARy 16, 2020 OPINION seem tethered in some fashion to his likes, dislikes, per- What’s new on the plateau sonal views of the day, and what he watches on cable news. Patrick Taylor Letters to the Editor The assassination of Iran's top General (Qasem Soleimani) Highlands Mayor was a roll of the dice act committed without any fore- We finally have a strong president thought, the consequences of which have weakened rather than strengthened U.S. influence in the region. During the holidays I visited In Mr. Waldrop’s recent letter questioning the killing of In addition to Trump's imposing even more sanctions on my daughter and grandchil- Qasem Suleimani, he begins by giving the example of a beleaguered people, his strategically aimless threats have dren. Rebecca and her hus- David sparing the life of King Saul who was tracking him only served to inflame average Iranian citizens, many of band live in a large Atlanta down with intent to kill him. whom harbor the hope and desire to witness improved re- metropolitan county. While Just to correct Mr. Waldrop, Saul was David’s father-in- lations with the west. Trump further intimidated the Iranian there, I did my routine training law and King, not his father. public with his promise to attack Iran's cultural sites, a clear run at large community park David spared Saul’s life because he was forbidden by the provocation as well as potential war crime. Cooler heads across the street from their Lord from doing him harm because Saul was anointed by prevailed but the point was made, the damage done. subdivision. the Lord. A drifting U.S. foreign policy in the hands of a president The large park was very im- To compare this to the question of whether our President Patrick Taylor and an administration that doesn't know its own mind pressive. It has an artificial turf Donald Trump should have spared the life of Suleimani is (much less the region), and a team of regime changers, soccer/football field, multiple baseball and softball fields, ridiculous. sanction imposers and right-wing hawks looking for a fight skateboard parks, and outdoor basketball courts. In ad- The best example to justify the killing of Suleimani, if or simply a distraction from the impeachment could (quite dition there were at least two child play scapes and a long you want to use scriptural references, is to compare Presi- easily) lead to a war neither Iran or America wants or needs. jogging/walking trail. The park has a trail network that dent Trump and Suleimani to David and Goliath, not David Rather than pursue a regressive policy of sanctions which connects adjacent subdivisions. Plans are underway to and Saul. will only drive hard liners further from the global commu- add an aquatics center. A question for you, Mr. Waldrop. Do you think David nity and unnecessarily hurt the Iranian people, would it not As I was leaving the park I saw a sign stating that the should have spared Goliath? be better to join our allies, re-engage the Iranians, not with park had been built with SPLOST funds. That acronym Suleimani is credited with killing over 600 of our sol- threats and intimidations but with statesmanship and good means, “special purpose local option sales tax.” Later I diers and thousands of Iraquis and he was in the process of will. discussed SPLOST with my son-in-law who grew up in planning more attacks against America. He was a terrorist To understand the world view of Iran's Supreme Leader Rabun County. He said Rabun County had also built a and as such deserved to be killed. Knowing this, it is truly (Ali Khamenei) and Iran's President (Hassan Rouhani) it great recreation facility with SPLOST funds. distressing to think that any American would take the side will be helpful to look at the history of U.S. intervention in I returned to Highlands and began researching the of a terrorist against our president and Commander in Chief. Iran. Georgia SPLOST, and whether North Carolina has the Finally we have a strong president who believes in pro- In 1953 the Eisenhower administration helped engineer same option. Georgia county voters can approve an one tecting America instead of apologizing for who we are and a coup against the democratically elected government of cent addition to local sales tax for designated special attempting to appease our enemies with billions in cash Mohammad Mosaddeq and Washington became the chief projects. The tax has a five-year sunset. This additional which they readily use against us. supporter of Mohammed Reza Shah Pahlavi's authoritarian tax has to be earmarked for specific recreation, educa- So if the Iranians attempt to retaliate for the killing of regime, until its overthrow in 1979. Opposition to the Shah tion and road projects. Suleimani, I’m sure our president can handle it. went hand in hand with opposition to the United States and I read an article about North Carolina local option sales Thank God for President Trump and God Bless America. tax that has been published by the North Carolina School resulted in the adverse circumstances which exist today, 67 of Government. While our state has a local option sales Marshall Miller – Franklin, N.C. years later. tax provision, it is much more complicated than the Geor- Neither the Supreme Leader nor the Iranian President are gia SPLOST provisions. There is no special projects pro- anti-western or anti-American nor do either of them believe vision in North Carolina. The North Carolina Legislature Re-engage Iran with statesmanship and good will that the U.S. and the west are responsible for all the Islamic may want to consider creating a SPLOST which would world problems. And, contrary to what we're told, neither give county voters more specific input in shaping local Some of our allies; France, Germany, Japan, the U.K. the leaders nor the Iranian people are crazy, irrational, reck- infrastructure. (and others) have never echoed Trump's hard-line approach less zealots looking or an opportunity for aggression. For example, Macon County is beginning to review to Iran or shown any interest in abandoning the 2015 mul- However, negotiations with the west (especially after whether to build a new, or renovate, Franklin High tilateral nuclear accord that several countries (including Trump's having made matters worse with his idiocy) will be School. Currently, the vehicle to fund such a project Iran) negotiated in good faith. far more difficult considering that and their deep-rooted and would be through property taxes, which would probably Trump is now calling upon those countries (plus Russia well-remembered experiences of the 1950's. Admittedly, have to be increased. A SPLOST might be an option to and China) to step back from past agreements with Iran as achieving a level of trust necessary for long-term peace just fund such a project in part, or in whole. Road, sidewalks, the United States (utilizing Trump's haphazard, dysfunc- got harder. But, there is an opportunity for the international and park improvements could be funded with this type tional and extraordinarily dangerous decision-making community and Iran to move toward peace and constructive of tax. process) doubles down on imposing punitive economic friendship and we should seize this chance and try our level There are pros and cons to having a SPLOST. One sanctions on the Iranian people. best to insure our own leaders (Donald Trump and com- Headlines have clearly reflected Trump's impaired think- pany) do not destroy it. ing since he took office. No one knows for sure what mo- See TAYLOR page 11 tivates Trump (maybe his moods, his ego?) but his choices David L. Snell – Franklin, N.C.

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The three-day event brought in thou- TAYLOR haven't heard a convincing explanation, have you? benefit is that the tax burden is distributed to everyone sands of coats, blankets and canned goods. It is awesome to And also in this unpassed state budget is a plan for retired see a community come together and help those in need. I who purchases goods and services in a county, including school personnel to receive a one-time .5% bonus. You read visitors and tourists. A SPLOST would take the burden want to thank everyone who came out and donated to the that right: 5 tenths of a percent... bonus. The Macon County cause. A special thanks to the following: Patrick Jenkins for off property owners and continuing millage rate increases. North Carolina Retired School Personnel have asked for a The converse argument is that a sales tax is regressive, his advice and trusting us with this event; Joe Sanders for cost of living increase to try to keep up with inflation. For his time and the use of his crane; Pastor Ben Windle and and folks on limited incomes are impacted the most. our efforts, we have received a 1% increase three times in 10 Also, there is the concern of a tax drain on a county im- Pastor David Beam for braving the elements; Bojangles and years, yet the cumulative inflation over that time period has Haywood Smokehouse for keeping us fed; Macon Funeral posing a SPLOST. Some believe consumers would sim- been 18.10%. ply take their business to adjacent counties that do not Home for providing their tent to help keep our awesome We didn't serve the children of North Carolina in order to volunteers dry; Calvin Weeks and Tommy Pilkerton for pro- have the tax. become rich, but it would be a real bonus if we retirees could SPLOST may not be a tax panacea, but I think state viding spotlights to keep us visible throughout the night; keep up with inflation. and all who volunteered! We look forward to many more leaders should consider this option. years of this community-binding tradition in Macon County. The January Highlands Town Board meeting is tonight Nancy Scott – Franklin, N.C. [Thursday] at 7 p.m., at the Highlands Community Cen- Tim Hogsed ter. First on the agenda will be an update by the Highlands Executive Director Macon County Care Network Cashiers Health Foundation. Representatives of nonprofit How low and far gone this country has become organizations focused on the wellbeing of the community, may want to hear this important presentation. Why is the GA refusing to help NC citizens? No. 1 - I guess it’s a sign of how low and far gone this once a great country has become, when people can support It is my understanding that the state legislature and the a president who admits to stealing from his own charity. governor are at an impasse over the state budget because of President Trump has paid $2 million in a court-ordered sorry folks this is just not the second amendment to the Con- a refusal by the General Assembly to expand Medicaid, judgment for using the Trump Foundation for personal gain stitution. And there’s people who think it’s OK for a person which Governor Cooper has strongly supported. with funds that donors contributed for firefighters’ widows. of his sick mentality to run our country. How other countries Here's the thing: For the past five years NC taxpayers Veterans, and other good causes, Trump illegally paid more must be laughing at us. When they hear our presidnent on have paid $8.3 billion in federal taxes to support the cost of than $250.00 to settle lawsuits against his for profit busi- TV, stand there and say “they are just pissing away money on expanding Medicaid in 36 other states and the District of nesses. Bought a $20,000, 6-foot portrait of himself and fun- the impeachment.” That’s the last straw. Columbia. But our legislators refuse to take action to pro- neled milllions into his own campaign events, back as far as vide coverage to over 464,000 North Carolinians, which 1989 he used $7.00, yes, seven dollars of the foundation’s Kathy Whitley – Franklin, N.C. federal funding will fund up to 90%. money to pay Don Jr.’s Boy Scout initiation fee. Here’s a Expanding Medicaid would make health care available to man who steals and rips off his own charity. many working North Carolina adults whose employers offer No. 2 - Federal Bueau of Economic affairs reported that The Macon County News letters page is a neither health insurance nor wages sufficient to purchase through this third quarter of 2019, corperation taxes ac- public forum open to a wide variety of opinions. coverage on the private market. Many of these working counted for must 3.5 percent of all fedral tax revenue a adults are parents whose lack of health care directly affect sharp drop from 9 percent in 2010 and 22 percent in 1960. Letters are neither accepted nor rejected on the their children, often resulting in poor school performance It’s no wonder we have a massive national debt of more than basis of the opinions expressed. Writers are and a less promising future. $23 trillion, don’t say much for Trumps tax cuts. The injection of billions of dollars of federal funding into No. 3 - Trump thinks to ban vaping, this is something they asked to refrain from personal attacks against the economy will spur North Carolina's business activity and want to do, nobody forces them. But when a 21-year-old individuals or businesses. Letters are not neces- create an estimated 34,000 jobs in this year, 2020. goes to Walmart and shoots 22 people another young man sarily reflective of the opinions of the publisher, With Medicaid expansion, at least 665 additional people with a semi-automatic rifle and 100 round drum magazine in Macon County would be covered, more jobs and more kills nine people including his sister, wounding 27 others in editor or staff of The Macon County News. tax revenue would be created. only 32 seconds, one man shoots seven motorists at random,

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He is best known of King’s civil rights legacy. of First United Methodist Church, Har- for advancing civil rights through non- A screening of the award- rison Avenue at West Main Street. A re- violence and civil disobedience. In 1957 winning film “Selma” will ception will follow the program in the he became the first president of the be shown Sunday, Jan. 19, at church’s Memorial Hall. Southern Christian Leadership Confer- 3 and 6 p.m., at the Lazy Music selections will be drawn ence, and he helped organize the 1963 Hiker Brewing - Sylva Tap- mainly from beloved spirituals, freedom March on Washington, where he deliv- room at 617 West Main songs, and gospel tunes, with attendees ered his famous "I Have a Dream" Street in Sylva. There is no encouraged to join in. Performers in- speech. In 1964 Dr. King was awarded charge to view the films. clude World Music a cappella choir One the Nobel Peace Prize for combating The movie stars David Heart directed by Sandy Erickson; vo- racial inequality through nonviolent re- Oyelowo as Martin Luther Dr. Oralene Anderson Graves Simmons calists Ann Miller Woodford and Ericka sistance. He was posthumously awarded King, Jr., which portrays the Washington; vocalists/mimes Richard the Presidential Medal of Freedom. march from Selma to Montgomery that led to Garden and more. Interested students can sign Lugo and Quashona Antoine; dancer Everyone is welcome to this event, the enactment of the Voting Rights Act in 1965. up on Engage. Michelle Toleno; and C-Square with produced by Macon County’s Human The film is the first in a monthly series of On Wednesday, Jan. 22, Dr. Oralene Ander- keyboardist Lionel Caynon and vocalist Relations Council and Arts Council. An movies featuring the lives of people of color. son Graves Simmons, an internationally recog- Bobbie Contino. A very special feature offering will be taken. February's upcoming film is the award-win- nized civil rights leader, and the founder of of the celebration ning classic "The Help" adapted from Kathryn Asheville’s annual Martin Luther King, Jr., is the debut of the Stockett's 2009 novel of the same name. Prayer Breakfast will give a presentation. The Women’s History Next up for the MLK Week observances is the theme is “Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy Trail tribute to Unity March on Monday, Jan. 20, on the WCU of Connection: The Story of U.S.” A native of local African- campus. The march begins at 11 a.m. at the Western North Carolina, Dr. Simmons has been American Com- fountain in the center of campus and lasts until a pioneer civil rights worker since the early munity matriarch 1 p.m. Its goal is to unify community leaders, 1960s, especially known for her role in inte- Mrs. Matt Ray, faculty, staff, and students in efforts to live out grating all-white Mars Hill College in 1961. She widely and lov- the ideals and values that Dr. Martin Luther was honored with Coretta Scott King at the ingly known as King Jr. held and believed in. The march will United Nations headquarters in New York City “Aunt Nan,” writ- begin after a brief introduction that will high- in 1990. This event will be held in the at Bardo ten by Barbara light the history of the march. On-campus park- Arts Center, on the WCU campus from 7 to 9 McRae and per- ing is free for this event. p.m. The public is invited. formed by Molly Jan. 20 is also the first of two MLK Days of On Friday, Jan. 24, WCU will host a day of Haithcock. Visual Service At WCU from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Cen- training by the National Coalition Building In- arts and Women’s ter for Community Engagement and Service stitute (NCBI) presenting a premiere curriculum History Trail dis- Learning is looking for student volunteers for to deliver inclusion, social justice, and conflict plays will be on Dr. Martin Luther King became a visible spokesperson and leader available projects at a variety of service sites, resolution work on campuses of higher educa- view in the recep- of the civil rights movement from 1954 until his assasination in such as Catman2, the Cullowhee Community tion. Registration is required. tion hall. 1968. A day honoring Dr. King was established in 1983.

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sist/obstruct/delay, possession of drug paraphernalia, misde- December 31 meanor flee to elude, tamper with evidence, possession of a Melissa Nicole Townsend, 39, of Alman Rd., was issued schedule I controlled substance, possession of a firearm by a child support purge. A $350 bond was set. a felon, tamper with evidence, possession of drug parapher- The Macon County Sher- nalia, possession of a schedule I controlled substance. Offi- January 1 iff’s Department, Franklin cer Dula made the arrest. Eric Lee Vaughn, 29, of Pheasant Run, was charged with Police Department or Jack- criminal domestic trespass, larceny after breaking and en- son County Sheriff’s Depart- Jackson County Sheriff’s Department tering, breaking and entering non forcible. No bond was set. ment made the following Dustin Veron Sampson, 33, of Owl Branch, Cherokee, arrests December 20 - Janu- December 20 was charged with failure to appear for resisting a public of- ary 12. All suspects are inno- Latasha Brooke Jones, 38, of Woodzillow Lane, Sapphire, ficer, intoxicated and disruptive. A secured bond of $1,000 cent until proven guilty in a was charged with failure to appear for fictitious/altered was set. court of law. title/registered card/tag, operate vehicle with no insurance, Jonathan Curtis Meadows, 24, of Cashiers Lake Rd., driving while license revoked not impaired revocation, ut- Cashiers, was charged with assault and battery. An unsecured Macon County tering a forged instrument, obtain property by false pretense. bond of $500 was set. Sheriff’s Department A secured bond of $22,000 was set. Briar Dean Klinglesmith, 28, of Riverpark Dr., Cullowhee, January 3 January 6 was charged with driving while license revoked not impaired Robert Ryan Oteri, 30, of Thorn Wood Rd., Franklin, was Jose Muniz Gonzalez, 47, of Franklin, was charged with revocation. A secured bond of $250 was set. charged with first degree trespass enter/remain, resisting a assault on a female. No bond was set. William D. Stamey public officer, misdemeanor larceny. A secured bond of made the arrest. December 21 $5,000 was set. Robert Dylan Thomas, 22, of Winesap Dr., was charged Ashley Kay Heatherly, 32, of Rhodes Cove Rd., was January 7 with assault on a female. No bond was set. charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, possession Paul Floyd Schott IV, 32, of Sevierville, Tenn., was issued of heroin. An unsecured bond of $1,000 was set. a governor’s warrant. No bond was set. Jonathan Phillips December 22 made the arrest. Thomas Glen Mancini, 39, of Sylva, was charged with do- January 4 Dennis Paul Kramber, 42, of Franklin, was charged with mestic violation protective order violation. No bond was set. Verena Jane Mosteller, 25, of Lower Vengence Creek Rd., failure to appear. A secured bond of $8,000 was set. Jonathan Marble, was charged with resisting a public officer, misde- Phillips made the arrest. December 23 meanor child abuse. A secured bond of $10,000 was set. Gene Siler Passmore, 38, of Franklin, was charged with Jason Christopher Webster, 43, of Ford St., Franklin, was John Paul Bartko, 46, of Helen Zachary Rd., Cullowhee, violation of conditions of release. No bond was set. A $2,000 issued a fugitive warrant. A secured bond of $2,500 was set. was charged with deface a grave site. No bond was set. was set. Nick Lofthouse made the arrest. Jessica Frances Patterson, 22, of Chad Crawford Rd., Bal- som, was charged with misdemeanor larceny. No bond was January 5 January 8 set. Dillion Wayne McKay Watkins, 28, of Johns Creek Rd., Kelby Stacey Mashburn, 30, of Franklin, was charged with Cullowhee, was charged with failure to appear for posses- possession of methamphetamine. A secured bond of $2,000 December 24 sion of drug paraphernalia, communicating threats, uttering was set. Nick Lofthouse made the arrest Heather Michele White, 24, of Docile Dr., Whittier, was a counterfeit coin, possession of counterfeit instrument/cur- charged with failure to appear for assault on government of- rency, uttering counterfeit coin, obtain property by false pre- January 9 ficial/employee and injury to personal property, resisting a tense, possession of methamphetamine, injury to personal Edward Allen Solesbee, 31, of Franklin, was charged with public officer, simple assault and misdemeanor child abuse. property, misdemeanor larceny, drive/allow registration plate child support enforcement contempt. Jordan C. Sutton made A secured bond of $6,500 was set. not displayed, maintain vehicle/dwelling/place for a con- the arrest. Gavin Edward Perez, 23, of Cashiers, was charged with trolled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, posses- assault and battery. An unsecured bond of $500 was set. sion with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver a schedule I January 10 Benjamin Scott Riddle, 21, of West Christy Trail, Sap- controlled substance, felony possession of a schedule I con- Joshua G. Davis, 22, of Bryson City, was charged with phire, was charged with assault inflicting serious injury. An trolled substance, obtain property by false pretense, posses- probation violation, flee/elude arrest. A secured bond of unsecured bond of $1,000 was set. sion of controlled substance on prison/jail premise, $38,000 was set. Timothy B. Carter made the arrest. Michael Gage Sistare, 22, of Shoe String Lane, Cashiers, possession of stolen goods/property, felony larceny, misde- was charged with assault inflicting serious injury. No bond meanor larceny, larceny remover/destroy/deactivate compo- January 11 was set. nent, injury to personal property, second degree trespass, Eric Lee Prevette, 33, of Franklin, was charged with un- possession of stolen goods/property, misdemeanor larceny, sealed wine/liquor in passenger area, possession of drug December 25 obtain property by false pretense. A secured bond of $15,000 paraphernalia. A secured bond of $1,000 was set. William Tony Dustin Gregory, 29, of Nightingale Place, Way- was set. D. Stamey made the arrest. nesville, was charged with carrying a concealed weapon. A Tyler Garrett Converse, 26, of Buck Creek Rd., Highlands, secured bond of $1,000 was set. was charged with leave vehicle unattended/unsecure, driving January 12 Jason Lee Tramper, 39, of Campground Cemetery Rd., while license revoked not impaired revocation, failing to ap- Ryan Matthew Wilson, 36, of Franklin, was charged with Whittier, was charged with driving while impaired. No bond pear for inflict serious injury. A secured bond of $5,000 was breaking and/or entering, larceny after breaking and enter- was set. set. ing, possession of stolen goods/property. a secured bond of Amanda Irene Keene, 33, of Kerley St., Waynesville, was $15,000 was set. Jonathan Phillips made the arrest. charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle. No bond January 6 Thomas Eugene Holmes, 61, of Franklin, was charged was set. Faustino Perez, 35, of Valor Mountain, Glenville, was with possession of open container in passenger area, false Garrett Kelly Nations, 24, of Nations Creek Rd., Whittier, charged with resist/obstruct/delay, assault by strangulation. report to law enforcement, driving while impaired, reckless was charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle. No No bond was set. driving. An unsecured bond of $1,500 was set. Matthew bond was set. Keonta Monteece Ardrey, 40, of Whittier, was issued a Canzone made the arrest. true bill of indictment for possession of hydrocodone, pos- December 26 session of drug paraphernalia, violation out of county, inter- Franklin Police Department Christian Ryan Sammons, 26, of Toby Bryson Rd., Cul- fere with electronic monitoring device, possession of drug lowhee, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, paraphernalia, possession of methamphetamine. A $14,250 January 8 possession of methamphetamine. No bond was set. bond was set. Erica Nicole Nicholson, 28, of Franklin, was charged with Dakota Allen Cagle, 26, of Dakota Dr., was charged with possession of stolen property, larceny, possession of mari- December 30 larceny after breaking and entering, breaking and entering, juana. An unsecured bond of $600 was set. Officer Riles Mary Regina Watkins, 46, of John’s Creek Rd., Cul- felony conspiracy, possession of stolen goods/property, pos- made the arrest. lowhee, was charged with simple assault. session of burglary tools. A secured bond of $2,500 was set. Sean Taylor Hall, 27, of Matties Dr., was charged with re- THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2020 VOLUME 37 NUMBER 34 THE MACON COUNTY NEWS & SHOPPING GUIDE 15 Arduino Club meet on Saturday, Jan. 18, from 1 to 5 p.m., at the COMMUNITY CALENDAR Macon County Library. Stop by during this time to make a robot or Franklin Alcoholics Anonymous “Open Meetings” are for anyone motorized game. For more information, email [email protected]. who thinks they may have a drinking problem or for anyone inter- CHURCH ested in the A.A. recovery program. Meetings are held on Tuesday, Gem Country Republic Women’s Luncheon will be held on Tue- 7:30 a.m., and Thursday, 12 noon at St. Agnes Episcopal Church, 66 day, Jan. 21, lunch at 11:30 a.m., meeting begins at 12 p.m., at Fat Church St.; Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 5:30 p.m., at First Buddies restaurant. The guest speaker, Barbara McRae, will share HAPPENINGS United Methodist Church Outreach Center, 66 Harrison Ave.; Thurs- on important issues about campaigning and about our town. Bring a Spiritual Light Center on Sunday, Jan. 19, 11 a.m. Barbara Woodall day, 7 p.m. at St. Cyprians Episcopal Church, 216 Roller Mill Rd.; friend and your “white elephant” item. will speak on "Talking Trumpets - The Voice Within.” Movie night is Saturday, 10 a.m., Asbury Methodist Church in Otto. For more infor- held every Tuesday at 4:30 p.m., potluck held afterward. The church mation or to speak with a member of A. A., call (828)349-4357 or visit Democratic Women of Macon County will meet on Thursday, Jan. is located at 80 Heritage Hollow Dr., behind the Gazebo Restaurant. our website www.aawnc80.org. 23 at 5:30 p.m. at Noah's Play and Train 486 W. Palmer Street. All Democrats and unaffiliated voters are invited to attend. Mulberry United Methodist Church’s Sunday worship is at 11 a.m. If anyone knows the whereabouts of baby Jesus, please bring The church is located at 155 Mulberry Rd., Otto. Everyone is wel- Him back. The outdoor manger scene in the front yard of St. Fran- Cowee Community Theater Initial Planning Meeting will be held come to attend. For more information, call Rev. Eric Henson at cis of Assisi Catholic Church has been a part of their Christmas for on Thursday, Jan. 23, 6:30 pm, in the Cowee School Auditorium. All (828)342-0431. many, many years. In all of those years no one has ever taken baby actors, directors, playwrights, musicians, designers, technicians or Jesus out to celebrate His birthday with Him, until this year. His birth- anyone who would like to participate are invited to attend. For more Patton United Methodist Church Services are Sunday worship day is over bring him back. No questions will be asked. Thank you. information, call Roberta Pipitone (828)332-2837. 9.45 a.m., Sunday school 11 a.m., prayer time Wednesday 6 p.m., youth group Wednesday 6 p.m., Bible study Wednesday 6.30 p.m. Baha'is of Macon County host Multifaith Devotions and Discus- Macon Medication Assistance Program located at the back of the 119 Patton Church Road, Franklin Pattonmethodistchurch.org First Baptist Church is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 10 sions, every Thursday, 7:30 p.m. in Franklin. Open to members of all Memorial United Methodist Church regular Sunday services are a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information call (828)524-5258. faiths (or no particular faith). Feel free to share a prayer, story, song held at 10:55 a.m. each Sunday, and Sunday School at 9:45 am. or artwork that inspires you. The topic for Thursday, Jan.16 will be Everyone is welcome to attend. The church is located at 4668 Old CarePartners Hospice Support Groups for anyone who has lost "What is True Human Nature?" The topic for Saturday, Jan. 25, which Murphy Rd., just off 64 West. For more information, call (828)369- loved ones. Facilitated by the Bereavement Staff of CarePartners will include a potluck dinner at 6 p.m. will be "Music, a Ladder for the 5834 or visit our website at: www.memorialmethodistchurch.org. Soul." Free and open to all. Email [email protected] for details and Hospice, the Women’s Support Groups meet the third Wednesday of directions. the month at 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.; the Men’s Support Groups meet Son Rise Ministries is a non-denominational, full-gospel, Chris- the second Monday of the month at 11:30 a.m., at the Sunset Restau- tian fellowship that meets Friday evenings at 7 p.m., Men’s Bible Democratic Women of Macon County and the Macon County rant on Harrison Ave. CarePartners Home Care and Hospice is lo- Study is Monday night at 6:30 p.m., Ladies prayer and Bible study is Democratic Men’s Club will host two Town Hall events for Con- cated at 170 Church St. For more information, call (828)369-4206. Wednesdays, 1 to 3 p.m. The church is located at 462 Depot St. For gressional candidates from District 11. Both events will be at the more information, call (828)369-2465 or (828)421-4153. Robert C. Carpenter Community Building, 1288 Georgia Road in Serving Spoon Serves a Hot Meal on Thursday, 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Franklin beginning at 6 p.m. Moe Davis will speak at the Jan.16 event the Town’s Jaycee Building except on Thanksgiving. St. Nicholas Orthodox Christian Church Divine Liturgy is held and Gina Collias will speak on Jan. 28. These events are open to the on Sundays, 10 a.m., followed by coffee hour. The church is located public. NC Mountain Made at 36 E Main Street, and Charity’s Hair Stu- at 23 Hickory St., in Murphy. For more information, call Fr. James dio, 493 Highlands Road, are collecting nonperishable food items for Blomeley (828)361-1464 [email protected] High Mountain Squares "Rags to Riches Dance," Friday night, Jan. CareNet. 17, from 6:15 to 8:45 p.m. at the Robert C Carpenter Community First United Methodist Church Sunday Worship Schedule: Con- Building, 441 South, Franklin. Randy Ramsey from Royston, Ga., Volunteer drivers needed at Macon County Senior Services. temporary Worship at 8:30 a.m. immediately followed by a Fellowship will be the caller. Western-style square dancing, main/stream and Mileage will be reimbursed. For more information, call (828) 349- Breakfast, Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. and Traditional Worship at plus levels. Classes start Feb. 3. Everyone is welcome to attend. 0211. 10:55 a.m. (childcare provided) at First United Methodist Church, 66 For information call, (828)787-2324, (828)332-0001, (727)599-1440, Harrison Ave, Franklin. Call (828) 524-3010 / firstumcfranklin.org (706)746-5426. Mens Teen Challenge Needs Good Quality Lumber for its wood- working Shop. Pick up in Franklin area. To donate, call (828)369- Prentiss Church of God Sunday services include Sunday School at Holly Springs Community Association Meeting will be held on 1177. 9:30 a.m.; Worship at 10:30 a.m. On Wednesday, pre-service prayer Saturday, Jan. 18, from 8:30 to 11 a.m., at the community building, begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by praise and worship at 7 p.m. Pastor 2720 Cat Creek Rd. A meal of breakfast foods and beverages will be Al-Anon is a Fellowship of Relatives and Friends of Alcoholics Kevin Chapman invites the community to attend. The church is lo- served, followed by a 2020 planning session. Everyone is welcome who believe their lives have been affected by someone's drinking. Al- cated at 59 Church Hill Lane, off Addington Bridge Road. Phone: to attend. Bring a friend and a dish to share. Anon meets at the Macon County Public Library Saturdays at 10 (828)369-3885. a.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Divine Worship with Holy com- Southeastern Bluegrass Association monthly Bluegrass Jam will Uptown Gallery Free Classes and Open Studio are held every munion is held on Sunday 10:30 a.m. Rev. Fred Balke is the pastor. be held on Saturday, Jan. 18, 12 noon, at the Whistle Stop Antique The church is located one block north of SR 64 next to BP Station. Mall, in the Old Cullasaja Elementary School. Bring an instrument Tuesday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The gallery is located at 30 East Main St. For more information, Visitors are welcome. For more information, call (828)369-1006 or and join in or just come sit and listen. All levels of musicians are wel- web site gslc-franklin.com come from beginner to advanced. For more information, call Jay call (828)349-4607. (828)200-1932.

Nantahala Hiking Club will take a rambling moderate 4-mile hike on Saturday, Jan. 18, around Wallace Branch, up the Bartram Trail, across a stream to a lovely trail through the pines and coming back ANSWERS on a Forest Service road, elevation change 500 ft. Meet at 9:30 a.m., FOR PG. 21 at Westgate Plaza in Franklin, drive 6 miles round trip. Visitors are welcome to attend. For reservations, call leader Irene Brewi, (772)263-3478.

Free Musical Jam Session of Country, Bluegrass and Gospel Music will be held on Saturday, Jan. 18, from 7 to 9 p.m., at the Holly 21 PG. FOR ANSWERS Springs Community Building, 2720 Cat Creek Rd. Pickers, singers, dancers and spectators and goodies to share are welcome. This is a family-friendly event.

Jackson County Branch of the NAACP will meet on Saturday,

Jan.18, at 10 a.m. in the basement Fellowship Hall of Liberty Baptist SUDOKU Church in Sylva. The group will then join others at the Bridge Park Pavilion, from 11:30-1:30 p.m., for The Women’s March. The public CROSSWORD PUZZLE is invited. 16 THe MACON COuNTy NeWS & SHOPPING GuIde VOLUME 37 NUMBER 34 THuRSdAy, JANuARy 16, 2020 COMMuNITy Tartan Hall site of Burns Night celebration Scots all over the world celebrate the birth to the Lassies and Lads is usually done by a of Robert Burns, national poet of Scotland, married couple. The evening ends as all gather largely noted for saving the old melodies by in a circle and sing the beloved song of adding new words to well known tunes. Burns Burns,” Auld Lang Syne,” perhaps his best was beloved by many common folk for writ- known work. ing his poetry in Old Scots language that Arthur Hayes, bard of Clan Hays, will pres- everyday people used. ent the “Ode to the Haggis.” Jim Gordon will Maconians can celebrate their rich Scottish the the Master of Ceremonies. Music will be heritage on Burns Night which this year will provided by the Jacobites By Name, one of be celebrated on the actual date of his birth, our local favorites. George James is the able Jan. 25, 1759. Tartan Hall at Franklin Presby- chairman of Burns Night as well as the Taste terian Church will come alive with haggis, bag of Scotland and Celtic Festival, June 19-21, piping, calling of the clans, Celtic music, and 2020. A silent auction, and a chance to win a Scottish food. 50/50 cash prize are also offered. Burns Nights all over the world have tradi- Having a Scottish heritage is not a require- tions in common whether in a pub, a large ment to attend. Scots will be in formal dress, concert hall, or a small group. One at the be- kilts, or informal clothes. Gem & Mineral Society supports STEM ginning is a roll call of the clans or the Muster The doors will open at 5 p.m. with dinner The Gem & Mineral Society of Franklin presented a $300 check to Caleb Parham, 6th grade sci- Roll song, a reading of Burns prayer “Selkirk set to begin at 6 p.m. Tickets are $35 for ence teacher at Mountain View Intermediate School. Shown here accepting a check are from Grace,” and a stirring rendition of “Address to adults; $15 for children and can be purchased left, Al Pribble, Gem & Mineral Society Scholarship Chairman; Caleb Parham, Mountain View In- the Haggis.” Michael Waters will play the at the Franklin Chamber of Commerce, First termediate School; and Jennifer Love, STEM coordinator (Science, Technology, Engineering, pipes and will present a toast to the “Immortal Presbyterian Church, and The Scottish Tartans and Mathematics) for Macon County Schools. Memory of Robert Burns.” A humorous toast Museum and Heritage Center, Inc.

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The complete list is pub- call the organizers at (828)586-2155. lished on two websites: Southeast Tourism For 35 years, STS has been spotlighting Society and Travel Media Press Room. the best festivals and events in the Southeast The Jackson County Chamber of Com- with a Top 20 Festival and Events program. merce will present the fourth Its goal is to highlight the annual Hook, Line and efforts of devoted event or- Drinker Festival on Satur- ganizers and provide addi- day, May 16, 2020. The tional media exposure and event will be held from 3-7 accolades for their events,” p.m., at the Bridge Park said Monica Smith, presi- Pavilion in Sylva. dent and CEO of the Marcia Barnes, award-winning author of the books “Tobijah” and “A Day with Tobijah,” came to The festival features fly Southeast Tourism Soci- Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School to read to the Lower School students last semester. Pictured fishing guides and fishing in- ety. “The Southeast offers (front row, L-R) Mira Branden of Franklin, Eric Soto of Lakemont, Ga., Sadie BySura of Rabun dustry vendors; food trucks; so many unique, year- Gap, Ga.; (back row, L-R) Lia Miles of Rabun Gap, Marcia Barnes, and Librarian Mary Carol children’s activities; music round, opportunities for Phillips. by the Carolina Soul Band; tourists and festival-goers clean water, outdoor activity and wildlife ad- to create memories and support the tourism vocates; and WNC craft beer vendors. industry – a vital economic generator for Award-winning author visits RGNS Jackson County is the home of the WNC communities.” Lower School students at Rabun Gap- gory by the Georgia Writers Association. Fly Fishing Trail and the NC Trout Capital. Events considered for the STS Top 20 Nacoochee School (RGNS) sat in rapt at- Her stories are based on real animals that The WNC Fly Fishing Trail features 15 hot recognition must be at least three years old tention on the second floor of the library at she observed, including an unusual duck fishing spots that run from the northern end of and have attendance of at least 1,000. Rabun Gap to hear award-winning author that visited her backyard one day. the county to the southern end along the Tuck- STS, founded in 1983 and headquartered Marcia Hawley Barnes read her two pub- The students listened to the stories and aseigee River. Jackson County is stocked with in Roswell, Ga., is a non-profit organization lished works — “Tobijah” and “A Day asked her questions afterward. She ex- more trout than any other county in the state dedicated to promoting travel and tourism with Tobijah” during a recent visit. plained how to get a book published and in and is home to the largest recorded rainbow within 12 states – Alabama, Arkansas, Barnes, a Georgia writer and poet, was the Library of Congress, as well as encour- trout caught in N.C. Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mis- awarded the 2017 Georgia Author of the aged students to continue writing and New for 2020, the festival will introduce its sissippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Year Award in the Children’s Book cate- drawing. very own festival brew. This special seasonal Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia.

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Evelyn Hyatt Brendle Evelyn Hyatt Brendle, 86, went to be with the Lord Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020. She was born March 12, 1933 in Jackson County, North Carolina, to Frank Perison and Laura Wilson Hyatt, the 10th of 12 children. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Ernest H. Brendle, 90; daughter, Pat Rowland of Franklin; son, Ernie Brendle and wife Diane of Franklin; grandchildren, Brice Rowland and wife Jadee of Asheville, N.C., Nicole Rowland of Carrboro, N.C., Andrea Row- Evelyn Hyatt Brendle This aerial photo, taken on Jan. 1, shows the construction site of SCC’s new Health Sciences Building in Sylva. land Mathis and husband David Mathis of Clearwater Beach, Fla., Heather Brendle Stanley and husband Chet Stanley of Franklin, and Jeremy Brendle of Franklin; two great grandchildren, Eli Curtis of Asheville and Brenley Stan- SCC’s Health Sciences building on track for 2021 ley of Franklin; a sister, Maxine Sanders and husband Leonard C. Southwestern Community College’s new $21 million the capacity to accommodate up to 144 additional students Sanders of Franklin; and a brother, Ed Hyatt and wife Peggy of Health Sciences Building is starting to take shape on the in the first year – and up to 288 additional students in the Marysville, Wash. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank west side of the Jackson Campus as construction remains second year. Perison and Laura Wilson Hyatt, brothers, Perry R. Hyatt, Leo Hyatt, Leon Hyatt and Verco Hyatt, sisters, Marie Mashburn, Vil- on schedule to finish by the summer of 2021. “The graduates of these programs can expect starting lie Johnson, Lucy Rogers, Ruby Sloan, and Myrtle Crawford. As of Nov. 20, the structures for both stairwells and the el- salaries significantly higher than the median poverty wage She was a lifelong member of Watauga Baptist Church and her evator shaft have been erected. Steel framework is expected for both two- and four-person families,” said Tomas. husband Ernest is a Deacon. She was involved in many church ac- to start in mid-December. “Nearly 90 percent of our graduates remain in Western tivities. She was the first woman Treasurer of Watauga Baptist Crews have been working diligently since breaking North Carolina, providing the region with well-trained Church. She worked at Macon Program for Progress from 1975 to ground on May 6. healthcare professionals while stimulating the local econ- 1996 and served many families and children. She then retired as Designed by LS3P, the building project is overseen by omy through higher salaries.” a homemaker. Michigan-based Christman Company, which has a regional Funding sources for the project include more than $13 A funeral service was held at Watauga Baptist Church on office in Knoxville, Tenn. million from Jackson County, $5.4 million from the Con- Wednesday, Jan. 15, with Rev. Wesley Price, Rev. Roy Lowe and “We’ve been meeting with our construction team every nect NC bond and more than $2 million will be covered by Rev. Mark Bishop officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Roger Guest, Doug Johnson, Bob Rogers, Larry week, and it’s been impressive to watch the early stages of an Economic Development Administration grant secured by Rogers, Dan Smith, Rodney Sanders, Millard Sloan and Chet this building rise up from the ground,” said SCC President SCC and Jackson County. Stanley. Don Tomas. “Every morning when I drive onto campus, I In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Gideons Interna- can see something new. This building is going to change the SCC receives $400,000 from WNC Bridge Foundation tional, PO Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214 or a charity of your landscape of SCC. We couldn’t be more excited.” When construction on Southwestern Community Col- choice. The 55,411-square-foot building will house 10 programs lege’s new Health Sciences Building is completed in 2021, Bryant-Grant Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Bren- across 23 classrooms and labs, along with a pediatric gym. funding will be available to begin furnishing it. dle family. Online condolences are available at www.bryant- A number of programs will offer free community clinics A huge reason for that is a $400,000 grant award from the grantfuneralhome.com. in the new building as an essential part of the learning WNC Bridge Foundation, which has secured naming rights process. These include: in the first floor lobby while ensuring students will learn and Eugene ‘Gene’ Orcutt - Medical Assisting train on state-of-the-art technology in the $20 million facil- - Medical Laboratory Technology ity. Eugene “Gene” Orcutt, 87, of - Medical Sonography SCC received notification of the award in November. Franklin, N.C., passed away on - Nursing “Our top priority is helping our students succeed, and this Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020. - Occupational Therapy Assistant grant from WNC Bridge Foundation will provide a portion Born in Miami, Okla., he was the son of the late Eugene and - Physical Therapist Assistant of the financial resources necessary for equipping our new Gayle Wooldridge Orcutt. He - Pulmonary Function Testing and Rehabilitation building,” said Tomas. “We are extremely grateful that loved the Lord and enjoyed spend- - Substance Abuse Counseling and Recovery WNC Bridge Foundation recognizes the potential this new ing time with his wife, Diane Pitt - Therapeutic Massage building has for training future generations of healthcare Orcutt. He retired as a pharmacist “We’re pleased to see our programs and students become professionals in our region.” and built and operated little vaca- stronger than ever from the additional resources this new According to research compiled by William Brothers, tion rental cabins with his wife building will provide,” said Mitch Fischer, Dean of Health SCC’s Vice President for Financial and Administrative Serv- here in Franklin. Sciences. “Access to a wide variety of free healthcare serv- ices, the starting salaries for graduates of SCC’s existing In addition to his wife, he is sur- ices will greatly improve the quality of life in our area.” health sciences programs range between $32,100 to vived by two sons, Jeff Orcutt and SCC has outgrown its Balsam Center, which was built in $64,909. his family of Charlotte, N.C., and Eugene ‘Gene’ Orcutt Greg Orcutt of Houston, Texas; 1988 to house four healthcare training programs. The col- SCC was one of 44 area nonprofits to receive WNC and one brother, Anthony Orcutt and his family of Miami, Okla. lege now has 14 Health Sciences programs, and this build- Bridge Foundation’s 2019 Impact Grants, with awards to- A memorial service will be held Saturday, Jan. 18, at 11 a.m., at ing will allow Southwestern to add three more: surgical taling $33,341,836. Cornerstone Presbyterian Church with Rev. Tommy Jordan offici- technology, opticianry and speech language pathology as- For more information about Southwestern and the pro- ating. sistance. Once those new programs come online, and once grams it offers, visit www.southwesterncc.edu, call Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. the existing programs are expanded, Southwestern will have 828.339.4000 or drop by your nearest SCC location. Condolences may be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com. THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2020 VOLUME 37 NUMBER 34 THE MACON COUNTY NEWS & SHOPPING GUIDE 19 Martha Rheta Kelly Atlas N. Vinson Martha Rheta Kelly, 99, of On Jan. 8, 2020, the Lord called his faithful servant Atlas N. Franklin, N.C., passed away on Vinson home. He was a World War II veteran of the European Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020. theatre. He passionately loved his Savior, family, and country. Born in Fort Worth, Texas, she He is survived by a daughter, brother, two sisters-in-law, and was the daughter of the late Clif- numerous other relatives. ford Nolan Harrison and Sybil A joint funeral for him and memorial service for his beloved Mitchell Harrison. In addition to wife was held Jan. 13 at the House of Hope (Tessentee Church of her parents, she was preceded in God) in the Otto community. Internment was in church cemetery. Myra Slagle Waldroop death by her husband, Samuel Lee Bryant-Grant Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Vin- Kelly Sr; two daughters, Sherrill son family. Online condolences can be made at www.bryant- Myra Slagle Waldroop, 92, of Franklin, N.C., died Monday, Jan. Ann Kelly and Bonnie Kelly; one grantfuneralhome.com. 6, 2020. brother, Odell Harrison and sister, Born Feb. 7, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Olivia Danforth. Louise Slagle. She loved reading and doing She attended UNC-Greensboro, then Women’s College. She word searches. She was the oldest Martha Rheta Kelly majored in chemistry and returned to Franklin to teach science at attending member of Liberty Bap- Franklin High School for 32 years. Her main interests were her tist Church. family, her teaching and her friends. She is survived by two children, Sam Kelly (Kay) and Karen She is preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Louise; her Higdon (Robert) both of Franklin; eight grandchildren; 13 great ANTIQUES, SHOPS & RV PARK husband, Bob Waldroop; son, Lee Waldroop; sister, Mary Souther- grandchildren; six great great grandchildren and several nieces and land and brother, Siler Slagle. nephews. She is survived by daughters, Betty Waldroop and Mary Funeral service will be held Thursday, Jan. 16, at Liberty Bap- Pittman; grandsons, Barry Browning, Brian Browning (Lisa), tist Church. Rev. Davis Hooper and Rev. Charles Stevens will of- Nathan Pittman and Paul Pittman. Great grandchildren are Wyatt, ficiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Branch, Clancy, Keira, Austin, Blake and Conner. Also, survived Pallbearers will be Sam Kelly, Christopher Deats, Jonathan by special nieces, Kathy Tinsley and Chris Slagle and numerous Deats, Justin Anderson, Keegan Pangle, Landon Allen, Joey Gib- “adopted” family members. son and Killian Carpenter. A memorial service will be held Sunday, Jan. 19, at 2 p.m., at Honorary pallbearers will be deacons of Liberty Baptist Memorial United Methodist Church. Her nephew, Carl Souther- Church. land, grandson, Brian Browning and Pastor Evan Hill will offici- In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Liberty ate. Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, C/O Jessica McConnell, 275 Located in the old Cullasaja School off the Highlands Rd. Memorials may be made to Mt. Zion Cemetery Fund, 151 Val- Cedar Ridge Road, Franklin, NC 28734. 145 River Rd., Franklin, NC • (828) 349-1600 ley Lane, Franklin, NC 28734, c/o Kathy Tinsley or KIDS Place Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. whistlestopantiquesnc.com Building Fund, 330 West Main St. Franklin, NC 28734 c/o Alisa Condolences can be made to the family at www.maconfuneral- Ashe. home.com. Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com. Josephine ‘Jo’ Jorstad David Ray Crawford Josephine “Jo” Jorstad, 95, of Franklin, N.C., passed away David Ray Crawford, 70, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020. Florist / Grower of passed away Wednesday, Dec. 18, Born in Platteville, Ill., she was the daughter of the late Bert and Specialty Cut Flowers 2019. He was born Aug. 6, 1949, Elphia Hauge. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death 11485 Georgia Road, Otto, NC to the late Hudie Cline Crawford by her husband, John Fosse Jorstad. She graduated Salutatorian at 1 mi. North of the State Line and Georgia Edna Pullen Craw- age 15 from Newark High School and attended Joliet Business Col- 828.524.2829 ford. An avid lover of the lake, he lege. She was a member of First United Methodist Church. was the “Crappy King” of fishing. She is survived by son, Jack Jorstad of Franklin; two daughters, theflowercompanync.com He was an Army Vietnam veteran Joan Younge of Franklin and Janet McLaughlin of Naples, Fla.; and retired as a law enforcement grandchildren, Rachel Wilson, Nils Younge, Kate Mclaughlin, Erin officer. He grew up going to Younge Dutcher, and Katrisha Mistretta; great grandsons, Asher Ridgecrest Baptist Church. and J Mistretta and Liam McLaughlin and ten nieces and nephews. ELECTION INFORMATION He is survived by his daughter, A private family service is planned. Sherrie Sequeira and husband Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. One website for Candidate Links, Condolences can be made to the family at www.maconfuneral- John of Panama City; two broth- Major News, Opinion Sites, ers, Larry Crawford (Penny) and David Ray Crawford home.com. Dennis Crawford (Bertha); three Voter ID Laws, Political News, grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A graveside memorial service will be held Saturday, Jan. 18, at Current Events & Links 11 a.m., at Ridgecrest Baptist Church Cemetery. to the latest Headlines. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home and Crematory will be serving the Crawford family. Online condolences can be made to Visit macondems.org www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com. Paid for by the Macon County Democratic Party Judith Joann Cianciarulo Judith Joann Cianciarulo, 76, passed away Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020. CORNERSTONE MEMORIALS She was born Jan. 18, 1943, to the late Frank and Alma Solomon in Coral Gables, Fla. She loved the mountains, sewing and her DOYLE YORK,Owner beloved dog, “Toby.” She was of the Catholic faith. Located at Rabun Flea Market She is survived by her son, Michael Cianciarulo of Arizona, (706) 746-2548 granddaughter Madison Cianciarulo and a brother Jim Solomon of Florida. (706) 746-9977 In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her hus- band, John Cianciarulo and her daughter, Terri Conte. Please Call For Appointment A private service will be held at a later date. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Cian- (706) 746-2837 ciarulo family. Online condolences can be made at www.bryant- 134 Market Circle • Rabun Gap, GA 30568 grantfuneralhome.com. 20 THE MACON COUNTY NEWS & SHOPPING GUIDE VOLUME 37 NUMBER 34 THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2020 NASCAR NEWS NASCAR introduces new pit stop rules for select races for PPPRRO RAACACIACINACING THHIHIS WEEEEEK Xfinity and Gander Trucks Racing News, Stats & Trivia All-Time Top Driver’s Bio Holly Cain – NASCAR Wire Service This Week’s Racing News David Ragan to run Daytona 500 for Rick Ware Racing Bobby Allison David Ragan, who retired from full-time Cup Series competition DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - NASCAR announced new Born: Dec. 3, 1937 following the 2019 season, announced that he will be running competition rules for pit stops in select NASCAR Xfinity and Cup wins: 84 NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoor Truck Series races designed the season-opening Daytona 500 for Rick Ware Racing in the Cup top-tens: 446 #36 Select Blinds Mustang. to enhance competition and create intrigue. Cup championships: 1 Adventhealth expands sponsorship at Ganassi The change affects the two Xfinity Series races at Iowa AdventHealth, one of the nation’s largest faith-based health systems, continues During the course of his career, Bobby Allison Speedway plus the Road America and Mid-Ohio road courses to expand its relationship with Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) by once again accumulated 84 victories, making him fourth as well as Truck Series events at Iowa Speedway, World Wide teaming up with Kyle Larson on the No. 42 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for two races all-time, tied with Darrell Waltrip, including three Technology Raceway and the Canadian Tire Motorsports Park victories at the Daytona 500 in 1978, 1982 and during the 2020 season. AdventHealth is also teaming up with Florida-native 1988. In 1972 he was voted national Driver of road course. Ross Chastain on the No. 77 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, prepared by CGR, in the Year for winning ten races and taking 11 During stage breaks, per the new rules package, the race conjunction with Spire Motorsports, for starts at the Daytona 500 and the Coca- poles (including a record 5 straight) and again in field will be frozen when cautions come out at all these venues. Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. 1983 when he claimed his only championship. Teams will then decide to pit for fuel and change two tires on On June 19, 1988, Allison was almost killed, suffering massive head injuries in a crash at a single stop. On the road courses, teams may either add fuel Racing History Racing Trivia or pit for four tires per stop. Pocono Raceway which forced his retirement January 16, 1949 - Marshall Teague won the from driving in NASCAR. In 1992, his younger Who is the youngest driver to Two pit stops for a full service – four tires and fuel – will opening race of the NASCAR season by driving son, Clifford Allison, died in a practice crash win the Daytona 500? now be required at these select events. The pit stop must be his 1939 Ford to the win in the Nascar modified for the NASCAR Nationwide Series race at completed with a “designated time period” and the team ros- division race. Only 38 of the 75 cars that started a) Kyle Larson c) Trevor Bayne? Michigan International Speedway. Allison was

ter for both series will include eight crew members, including the event finish the race. Teague competed in b) Jamie McMurray d) David Ragan elected to the International Motorsports Hall of

the crew that goes over the wall. 23 NASCAR Grand National races from 1949 to 2011. in won he when ever winner 500 Fame in 1993. Bobby Allison was a car owner

1952, winning seven of them. Daytona youngest the became old, day one for numerous drivers from 1990 to 1996, most

Answer After pit stops occurring under caution, restarts will be es- and years 20 at Bayne, Trevor c) : notably Mike Alexander, Hut Stricklin, Jimmy tablished based on the order of the cars at the time of the cau- Spencer, and Derrike Cope. tion and the pit strategy used. Vehicles that did not pit would be at the front of the field, followed by vehicles that pitted once, followed by those that pitted twice and the free pass wave-around and penalty cars. “It’s somewhat of a departure from what we do today, so we “We’ve leveled the playing field and I think you’re going to “I think it’s great to be a part of something that is essentially wanted to dip our toe in the water and do a deliberate, strate- see a lot of really good stories from a lot of really good race car moving the sport forward and really emphasizing the strategy gic approach to implementing it and getting a look at it," Pe- drivers that are out there and that are going to have an oppor- and allowing some different scenarios to play out that haven’t terson said. tunity to go run in the top five and go run in the top 10," Pep- necessarily been playing out like it has been over the last few He acknowledged the new rules bolster strategy and said he per said. “And it’s going to create stories and names that maybe years," said Ryan Pemberton, with JR Motorsports. is encouraged by the competitive possibilities. aren’t household names that you see every single week and it’s “So we’ve got a lot of good crew chiefs, not only here at JR “The reason for limiting what they can do on each pit stop just going to make the competition better." Motorsports but in the industry and I’m excited to see these is so that we have the opportunity to have differing tire strate- And, he added, “We want to go to the racetrack and have 15, guys. It’s a good time for them to be able to use their strategy, gies," Peterson said. “So if we had it where they can do what- 20 teams that have an opportunity to get a top-five finish or their wit, and really be able to mix up the field and play a lit- ever they want on each pit stop, then that would not allow us compete for a win or a solid finish. That’s just going to make tle bit different than it’s been played before." the opportunity to get different restart scenarios based on what it more exciting for the fans, both at the track and watching on Eric Peterson, NASCAR’s technical manager of the you elected to do between two tires and four tires at an oval or TV. NASCAR Xfinity Series said using the smaller race samples four tires on the road courses. “At the end goal, if Monday it’s a buzz on social media and this year in the Xfinity and Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Se- “That decision was basically purely based off incentivizing all of you folks that we had a great event and what a fantastic ries will be a good way to gauge if these rules are something the teams to make different strategy plays." race it was the day before, then we’ve all done our jobs and that could be implemented on a grander scale. The series has David Pepper, the general manager of the ThorSport Rac- we’ve put out a great product and had a great race." pondered the idea and received input from various teams over ing team that just won a NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors The 2020 NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series the last five months. Truck Series championship with driver Matt Crafton echoed begins at Daytona International Speedway on Friday, Feb. 14 And stand-alone events for both series were specifically cho- the same positive sentiment as Pemberton, confident the new followed by the NASCAR Xfinity Series on Saturday, Feb. 15 sen for logistics sake as the sanctioning body evaluates the new rules will create another element of competitive zeal. And, per- and the season’s NASCAR Cup Series opener, the Daytona format. haps help bring up the competition level across the grid. 500 on Feb. 16. Visit Us Online EZ FINANCING ON SITE Area News Coverage LLC FREE Additional Estimates Content O Photo Galleries F I N F L Classifieds RANK Driveways Asphalt Repair/Patching ✓ ✓ 1988 Lake Emory Road, Parkings Lots Grading Franklin, NC 28734 ✓ ✓ (828) 349-4300 Call Today: (828) 332-2722

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

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

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