The Macon County Congratulations 2021 Graduates! & Shopping Guide June 10, 2021 • 32 Pages Volume 39 Number 4 FREE INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER www.themaconcountynews.com Board approves 2.5 cent tax hike Brittney Lofthouse – Contributing Writer

Residents in Macon County will see an increase on their tax bills this year as the Macon County Board of Commis- sioners voted 3-2 to raise the county’s tax rate from .374 to .40, increasing the county’s budget by $2 million to a total of $56,641,096. When Macon County Manager Derek Roland first presented his proposed budget for 2021-22, he proposed keeping the county’s tax rate of .374 flat with a budget to- taling $54,641,096, however, during a budget work session on Thursday afternoon, after hearing from various depart- ments about needs not included in Roland’s budget, Com- missioners voted to increase taxes to generate an additional

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Franklin High School graduates let balloons soar into the atmosphere in celebration of the culmination of a challenging year. The FHS Panther Pit was packed with family and friends Saturday morning as they watched their favorite senior accept their diploma on the way to their next adventure. Photos of all Macon County graduates begin on page 13. Photo by Vickie Carpenter Discussions for Skate Town awards loan to Park moving forward Chick-Fil-A developer Deena C. Bouknight – Contributing Writer Brittney Lofthouse – Contributing Writer

At last month’s Town of Franklin Council meeting, droves The Town of Franklin unanimously voted to award an eco- of skateboarders attended to express interest in a skate park nomic development loan to expand town water and sewer Page 24 where they can safely and legally enjoy the outdoor activity. facilities for Hendon Tiller Franklin, LLC, the developer re- Franklin Police Chief William “Bill” Harrell promised at the sponsible for the future Chick-Fil-A location in Macon Foraging for food possible in Macon County May 3 meeting to investigate opportunities within the town’s County. limits, and at the June 7 meeting he reported that he had been The loan, which totals $200,000, will be used to expand 828.369.6767 www.themaconcountynews.com PRST STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID speaking with leadership at First United Methodist Church the town’s water and sewer infrastructure to the real property PERMIT 22 [email protected] GOODER PUBLISHING CORP. FRANKLIN, NC 28734-3401 See SKATE PARK page 4 See CHICK-FIL-A page 4 2 THE MACON COUNTY NEWS & SHOPPING GUIDE VOLUME 39 NUMBER 3 THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2021

study, which was launched last year, will ad- the project. During the RFQ phase, interested revenue for a fund that will ultimately cover TAX HIKE Continued from page 1 dress the issue. architectural firms will submit conceptual plans the debt service payments associated with the The vote to increase taxes passed 3-2 with to county commissioners, and based on the new construction. $2 million in revenue. Commissioners Paul Higdon and Josh Young firm’s qualifications, the county will rank the Macon County Commissioners Paul Hig- Commission Chairman Tate made the pro- voting against it. Young said he supported rais- firms and ultimately award the architectural don, who voted against the measure, said that posal to raise the county’s tax rate to an even ing taxes for the $1 million associated with im- contract to the winning firm. he could not begin to fathom debating taking .40 per $100 valuation to generate $2 million proving county employee salary, however The Macon County School System is re- on additional debt for Macon County when more annually. Tate proposed that $1 million be could not vote for the full $2 million increase quired by law to submit a long-term facilities $32 million of the county’s current debt load is spent to provide the Macon County Public Li- without more of a plan on how the funds plan to the North Carolina Department of In- already for school construction. brary with $30,000 previously requested to would be spent. struction every five years. The last several plans During Macon County Manager Derek boost salary for their employees, $25,000 for In addition to raising ad-valorem taxes in submitted to the state have specifically ad- Roland’s 2021-22 fiscal year budget proposal, funding for the partnership with the Nikwasi Macon County, the Board of Commissioners dressed the aging Franklin High School facility he noted that an overwhelming majority of the Initiative, and $10,000 for Cowee School for also approved a tax increase for the Otto Fire and a need to replace the existing structure. county’s annual debt load is directly attributed infrastructure repairs. The remaining portion of District that will be used to build a new fire sta- Structural engineers and contractors have re- to school construction that has been completed the $1 million in funding will be placed in con- tion. Otto Fire Department originally asked for viewed the building on numerous occasions over the last decade. tingency to be spent as needed for pending cap- a 5 cent increase to fund the new fire station over the last decade and due to the extensive The annual principal and interest payment ital projects such as refurbishing a building — which is estimated to cost $5 million — damage and structural decay of the building — on outstanding debt will decrease by ($25,630) donated to Southwestern Community College; however, commissioners voted to approve a it has been recommended that it would be more to $3,629,168 in FY ’22. Of the county’s cur- a property just purchased in Nantahala for a po- smaller increase of .10 per $100 valuation. cost-effective to rebuild the high school rather rent outstanding debt amount (principal and in- tential new community building; and to begin The Burningtown Fire Department also re- than complete the renovations needed to effec- terest) of $33,482,390, $32,387,907 or 97 generating revenue to fund the costs associated quested a fire tax rate increase to generate an tively improve the campus. percent is attributable to debt associated with with moving forward with construction of a additional $12,000 a year for an increase in A new high school is estimated to cost the school projects. new Franklin High School. costs for operations such as fuel. However, county a minimum of $60 million, which led Macon County is currently paying off debt The other $1 million generated for the tax in- Commissioners Paul Higdon, Josh Young, and commissioners to begin discussions on how the associated with construction of Iotla Valley El- crease will address salary discrepancies for Jim Tate voted against the request — denying project will be funded. While various funding ementary School, as well as substantial reno- Macon County employees. The county is cur- the fire department the increase. options are possible — commissioners voted to vations and expansions to South Macon rently undergoing a countywide pay study increase the county’s current tax rate by 2.53 Elementary and Highlands School. which will see a nine percent average increase Commissioners vote to solicit FRQs for cents to bring the county’s ad valorem tax rate The county’s debt associated with schools in salaries across the board to bring county em- high school construction to 40 cents per $100 valuation — which will construction is only expected to increase as be- ployees up to fair market value. Currently, due The Macon County Board of Commission- generate an additional $2 million in revenue for ginning in FY ’23 the principle and interest to salaries not being competitive with neigh- ers took an additional step in the new Franklin Macon County each year. portion of the Macon Middle School renova- boring counties, several Macon County depart- High School construction project and voted in A portion of the proposed tax increase, tion project debt will come due increasing the ments have anywhere between 8-15 vacancies a split vote to solicit RFQ (Request for Quali- which will be finalized on June 8 pending a annual principle and interest payment on out- causing disruption in county services. The pay fications) for architectural design services for final vote by the board, will begin generating standing debt by $361,618 to $3,990,786. Finding Purpose

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Mayor Scott and the council commended Woodard and her Continued from page 1 staff on their work on the fiscal year 2021-22 budget, which SKATE PARK was approved. “They did a magnificent job,” he said. Woodard also noted the town’s sponsored festivals and about its skateboarding ministry. events, one of which is July 4th Celebration and Fireworks, However, two representatives from JE Dunn Construction, which Mayor Scott said will be visible from all around the tasked with building the new hospital, were introduced to Town of Franklin. Other Town of Franklin sponsored events speak about their desire to organize a fundraising effort, se- that have the support of Town Hall staff, the police depart- cure suppliers, and manage volunteers to build a permanent ment, and the fire department are: First Friday Night Out- skateboarding park. JE Dunn’s Superintendent Steve Suttles door Movies (which may start back soon), Pickin’ on the and Project Engineer Anders Ike explained that the company, Square, Pumpkin Fest, Veterans Day, and two nights of Win- JE Dunn, seeks to work within a community to leave a last- ter Wonderland. ing impact via a beautification or improvement project. Sut- Other news was discussed and requests approved, includ- tles explained that he, Ike, and others at JE Dunn would like ing rules for Sunny Side Disc Golf: 1) Use of disc golf to make a skate park a reality before the hospital is com- course is first come first serve; 2) Please pick up all trash pleted in June 2022. and place in trash receptacles; 3) Use of disc golf course after “We’re doing this because we want the community to dark is prohibited; 4) Pick up after pets; 5) Do not throw know that we are not just working here, but that we helped discs at vehicles; 6) Amplification equipment is prohibited; out in some way,” said Suttles. and, 7) No alcohol on premises. The Council also agreed to Ike shared that he has reached out to the construction de- adopt an eighth rule prohibiting conceal-carry weapons on partment at Western Carolina University as well as voca- the premises, to be located on the Whitmire property owned tional entities at Franklin High School to determine if there by the town. is any interest in students learning about how such a com- In addition, the Council approved the economic develop- munity construction project comes to fruition. And, Suttles ment loan for $200,000 on the Siler Road and Dowdle moun- told the council that JE Dunn would provide some funds as tain road property where a Chick-Fil-A will be constructed. well as seek supplier discounts and volunteerism, noting that Anders Ike and Steve Suttles, both with the firm of JE Dunn, “It’s moving forward,” said Setser. “There is equipment on a skating park could cost upwards of $100,000. builders of the new hospital, addressed Town Council June 7 the site. I think they plan to be open possibly by early fall.” While the Methodist church has what is considered a about assisting with the building of a skateboard park. moveable skate park, in that it is not made of permanent con- crete, JE Dunn proposes a permanent, concrete park. he “looked forward” to working with them on the details of “I’m interested and excited about this project because I’m the project. More discussions and plans about the skate- Continued from page 1 part of the younger generation,” said Ike, “and it would be boarding park will take place at the July meeting. CHICK-FIL-A great to see people outside and active, instead of sitting in- Woodard, who has served as Franklin’s town manager side staring at a screen.” since 2014 overseeing more than 60 employees, began her located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 441 and Siler One site proposed for a skateboarding park is last meeting on the council by leading attendees in the Road to serve the future restaurant location. In addition to Jaycee/Franklin Memorial Park. “It’s accessible, it has park- Pledge of Allegiance. She has accepted a position as town Chick-Fil-A, the company developing the property will be ing, it’s in walking distance from the high school …,” said manager in Reidsville, N.C. Justin Setser, who currently bringing an additional business to the area, but that business Town Manager Summer Woodard. “I suggest we take ad- serves as the Town Planner, will serve as interim town man- has not yet been announced publicly. vantage of the momentum of this project.” ager while the search continues for a permanent replace- The $200,000 will be funded through retained earnings in Mayor Bob Scott told the representatives of JE Dunn that ment for Woodard. the town of Franklin’s Water & Sewer Enterprise Fund and will be repaid at an interest rate of 5 percent per annum within two years. Water and sewer from the town of Franklin currently end at Dowdle Mountain Pit Stop and the infrastructure was built to serve Walmart when it developed the area. After Walmart was developed and before the roundabout was installed, there was discussion about extending water and sewer infra- structure across the road to serve the area across from Dow- dle Mountain Pit Stop in anticipation of future development, however at the time, the property was owned by Duke En- ergy and there were no development plans, therefore water and sewer was not extended beyond the road. Hendon-Tiller Franklin, LLC purchased the parcel from Duke Energy last month. Hendon-Tiller is a limited liability corporation that filed with North Carolina on Dec. 9, 2020 and is a branch of the Hendon-Tiller Properties development firm located in Georgia. A portfolio of the development firms includes a long list of property development specifically for Chick-Fil-A restaurant locations. Preliminary building plans dated Nov. 11, provide addi- tional details for the new Chick-Fil-A restaurant. The pro- posed plans break down the construction process to ready the plat of land into three phases which include preparing the Kevin Corbin land to address erosion controls and maintaining the vegeta- Corbin Insurance Agency tion of the area. (828) 524-7799 The preliminary design plans have the restaurant entrance [email protected] after the red light, before the roundabout, with an exit onto Siler Road. The current plans also include a large 750 square foot out- door patio and two large retention ponds. At this time, there is no estimated open date, however, with the infrastructure loan approved by the town, the proj- ect is expected to move quickly. THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2021 VOLUME 39 NUMBER 3 THE MACON COUNTY NEWS & SHOPPING GUIDE 5

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Anyone interested in entering the The event takes place in conjunction shortbread contest can take their short- with the annual Braveheart 5K & Rob bread to the Kitchen Sink on Main Roy Fun Run. Street between 10 and 11 a.m. on Sat- Cowee School Arts & Heritage Cen- urday, June 19. Entrants must register ter director Stacy Guffey, who is on the by June 18 by calling (828) 524-2956. event’s committee, explained. Kathryn Seller, a noted historic cos- “This celebration is set apart from tume seamstress in Franklin, is also the annual Taste of Scotland, which part of the steering committee. She will not take place this year. We really will be present – along with represen- want to continue focusing on Scottish tatives of the Southeastern Civilian heritage because it’s good for the resi- Living Historians and of the ECBI – dents, the museum [Scottish Tartans Breacan Clan to demonstrate authentically such 18th Museum and Heritage Center, Inc.], through early 20th century agrarian the town, and more. But when you talk about the Scottish, who Guffey, who noted that Bringing It To Life Productions’ and traditional skills as blacksmithing, wool walking, spinning, were the first traders in the region to trade with the Cherokee, David Linn is the committee’s chair, explained, “The festival weaving, butter churning, sewing, and more. it’s hard to tell that story and leave out the interaction and his- will be relatively small as a trial run, especially since we’re tory of the Cherokee. They’re not separate stories. It’s 300 coming out of a pandemic.” Schedule of events years of interaction, intermingling, intermarriage … a connec- However, visitors to the celebration will have an opportu- tion of cultures.” nity to listen to a Cherokee storyteller, experience historical Gazebo on the Square Heritage Demonstrators Added Claire Suminski, who is also on the event’s commit- demonstrations, and listen to bagpipe and Celtic music. Plus, Cherokee Artisans: Freeman Owle and Mary Thompson tee, “There was a thriving trade between the Scots Irish and said Guffey, “We will have a variety of vendors sharing art and (STM) Cherokee that lived in our area, which also led to relationships merchandise.” – Kathryn Sellers and the Scottish Traditions 18th Century between the two groups. It is wonderful to have an event that Individuals, organizations, and businesses funding and sup- Demonstrators celebrates these connections. The Women’s History Trail of porting Cherokee/Scottish Heritage Celebration are numerous: – Blacksmith, David Burress, sponsored by Folk Heritage the Folk Heritage Association of Macon County will one day Franklin Chamber of Commerce/TDC, Gooder Grafix, UPS Association of Macon County unveil a statue, by sculptor Wesley Wofford, called, “Sowing Store Franklin, Walmart Supercenter Franklin, Kitchen Sink, – 10 a.m. - Cherokee/Scottish Heritage Celebration Opening the Seeds of the Future,” which also conveys this. [When fin- Inc., Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center, Suminski Family Ceremony ished, the sculpture will eventually be on display somewhere Books, Bringing It To Life! 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This week we are having a great band, Tugalo Holler, a young progressive blue- grass band. If you like bluegrass, you will love Tugalo Holler. If you don’t like blue- grass, you will after you hear them. The concert will begin at 7 p.m., so bring your chair, leave your cares behind and come have a good time. These concerts are given to you by the Town of Franklin, free of admission. Hope to see you there!

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As an Independent voter its interesting to see some of Anyway, we had almost full employment, were energy in- Ok, I view myself as an both Democrats and Republicans criticize one another with- dependent and much better off during President Trump and elected official but, some out facts but simply opinions and emotions. now we have to depend on other countries for some of our folks probably see me as a I read David Snell’s article “All ‘under the influ- energy and thousands of jobs have been destroyed. Rep. politician. You know the say- ence’must be accountable” in Macon County News & Pelosi and Sen. Schumer called a news conference and de- ing about politicians, if they Shopping Guide a week or two ago. stroyed that almost 100-year-old lie that the Republicans want someone to like them David is an eloquent writer but obviously is writing from were the party of the Rich and the Democrats really cared for they need to get a dog. emotion and only restating what his favorite political party working Americans when they saw "Trickle Down Eco- That’s just what Sallie and has alleged without seeking the truth with an open mind. I nomics" working as employers were sharing their new prof- I did this past weekend, we still cannot understand why almost half of the voters hate its from President Trump's "Tax Reduction Act" with got a dog. We drove to the Donald Trump. President Obama seems to be a personable employees by giving them thousands of dollars in bonuses. Rep. Pelosi screamed at the camera "Those bonuses are Cashiers Highlands Humane Patrick Taylor guy but being the first black president many people were Society and found a dog. We reluctant to offer any criticism. He spent 8 years trying to crumbs, when we regain control we’ll repeal the “Tax Re- went to the shelter to look at the dog that had been ad- create jobs and a good economy by borrowing, spending duction Act!” I couldn’t believe that she admitted the De- vertised in last week’s newspaper. We visited with the and criticizing America’s achievements, doubled our na- mocrats had tried to kill many jobs for years. They do that dog and was about to adopt her, when I began to walk tional debt and became so frustrated that a Socialist ap- and raise taxes on working Americans and use a small por- around the compound. I spotted a yellow dog, and it proach would not create jobs nor a good economy that he tion of those taxes to give the dependent people welfare and came right up to me and began trying to lick me through declared "get used to this economy it cannot get any better, food stamps, saying we love you and the government will the pen’s fence. This “politician” thought he had fi- it would take someone with a magic wand.” protect you, hopefully more people will become Independ- nally found someone who liked him! I called Sallie That was one of the reasons President Trump ran "to ent and really look at facts rather than vote by emotion. make America great again.” He is a businessman rather than over, and the dog did the same to her. We both decided Jack Hogan – Franklin, N.C. & Loganville, Ga. that was the dog for us. The staff was very understand- a politician and chose to run as a Republican as that party ing about our changing the dog we wanted to adopt. It represented more freedom from government dependence. probably didn’t matter to them so long as we were going Everything Trump did was to make things better for all Practice of filibuster has a sinister history to adopt one of their animals. American citizens, not just white people or Republicans. I also started to believe this “politician” had a heart Fact: Former VP Joe Biden admitted being a criminal in the Every senator who protects the filibuster is guilty of pro- and soul. I felt so bad for the dogs we didn’t adopt. As video bragging and laughing about blackmailing Ukranian tecting a Jim Crow relic that was used to block civil rights they barked, whined and tried to get our attention, I officials into firing the person investigating the gas com- legislation for decades. There’s simply no way to get around wanted to take all the dogs home with us. It is really sad pany where his son has a job because his name is Biden. its sinister legacy. to see how these innocent animals have been abandoned The Democrats voted to impeach President Trump by al- In the 20th century, the filibuster was used to block over and neglected only to end up at the animal shelter. leging he did what Biden actually did. There were so many 200 anti-lynching bills and held up the passage of the 1964 So we did our small part last Saturday. I hope every- different people trying to report alleged fraud during the Civil Rights Act for 60 days. Over and over again, it’s been one who is considering getting a dog, or a cat, will go 2020 election that Trump said it was stolen. Thousands of a weapon wielded by segregationists and white suprema- visit the Cashiers Highlands Humane Society to see if people went to Washington to make their voices heard be- cists. We can’t let the filibuster continue to block the voting there is a pet for them to adopt. There will be no pres- cause of two things: Trump asked them to and because they and civil rights of Black and Brown Americans in the year sure to adopt. In fact, we had visited the shelter earlier were denied their constitutional right to use our laws to in- 2021 -- which it’s currently poised to do unless we get rid this winter and didn’t find a dog that we could connect vestigate the alleged voter frauds as such. Many judges and of it. with. the Supreme Court refused to do their “sworn duty” and in- I hope senators like Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema are So, if you see the me walking around town with a vestigate. Why did they not do their sworn duty? Some were acutely aware of this history as they continue to express floppy eared, yellow dog, remember we got Lucy from perhaps timid and afraid to get into the controversy and support for the filibuster. I am urging them and the rest of the Cashiers Highlands Humane Society. A benefit of many were simply partisan. Had they investigated, found the Senate to have courage and get rid of the filibuster as adoption is that when a match and an adoption is made, and prosecuted any actual fraud there would not have been soon as possible. A minority of senators shouldn’t be al- the animal is vaccinated, spayed or neutered. The adop- any need for the demonstration regardless of who received lowed to stop the progress the majority of Americans voted tion fee covers these items and the identity chip that the most legal votes. for. let’s folks, like our Highlands Animal Control officer, The current Democrat leaders are a mixture of different know who to contact if the dog is lost. We know Lucy goals but they are united in defeating the Republicans. Fact: John Baldwin – Bryson City, N.C. is a runner, so she stays on leash at all times when out- Less than one percent of the demonstrators broke the law side. and entered the building and they will have to face respon- By the way, the dog we didn’t adopt is named Fern. sibility, however, rather than being the vicious mob as de- She is a nice, sweet little dog that will make someone a scribed by Democrats, their allies, some news media, Email letters to the editor to great companion. watching the video they were unarmed and chanting "this is our house" and some shouting don’t damage anything. [email protected]

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Crupi – New Century Scholars “Above and Be- – Affirm Consulting Scholarship - Rylee yond” Award - Autumn Paige Boyce, Se- Blair Corbin bastian Hernandez – Angela Dawn Shope Memorial Scholar- – North Carolina Need Based Scholarship ship - Kandice Danielle Parker - Abigail Hope Williams – Barbara McRae Scholarship (Folk Her- – Pat Brinkley Scholarship - Hannah itage) - Hannah Faith Angel, Amber Ruth Faith Angel Trine – P.E.O. Nancy Ewing-Jane Huffman – Bluegrass Spirit Scholarship - Seth B. Foundation Scholarship - Hannah Faith Crupi Angel – Bulldog Pride Scholarship - Emma – Rotary Club of Franklin Scholarship - Marie Audette Hannah Faith Angel, Lauren Brooke Nor- – Carolina Smokies Association of Real- ton, Anna Katherine Gilliam, Bryce Jackson tors Scholarship - Dillon Roger Higdon Rogers, Dillon Roger Higdon – Coach Dale Hough Memorial Scholar- – Skilled Trades Scholarship - Gabriel W. ship - Branden Paul Berger Anna Elizabeth Pickens, Samuel Carden Sellers Tastinger – Slagle Memorial Building Scholarship - – Countryside Chevrolet Scholarship - Dillon Roger Higdon Ryan Andrew Bowers – State Employee’s Credit Union “People – Darrin Eugene Taylor Memorial Schol- Helping People” Scholarship - Anna arship - Hannah Faith Angel Katherine Gilliam, Lauren Brooke Norton – Elaine and Robert Pyle Memorial Schol- – United Community Bank Scholarship - arship of Cowee Baptist Church - Taylor Anna Elizabeth Tastinger Ryan Ensley, Anna Katherine Gilliam, – University of Kentucky – Legacy Gabriel W. Pickens, Ashlee Nicole Welch Scholarship - Seth B. Crupi – Eric Witherington Scholarship - Rylee – University of North Carolina at Chapel Hord-Armes Hill Academic Scholarship - Jasmine Cruz- – FFA Alumni Tex Corbin Vocational Rios Scholarship - Branden Paul Berger – University of North Carolina at Char- – First Citizens Bank Scholarship - Bran- lotte Chancellor’s Scholarship - Hannah SUBSCRIBE den Paul Berger Aiden Michael Carpenter Faith Angel ,Gavin Bryce Awtrey – Franklin High School Class of ‘61 – University of North Carolina at Char- Scholarship - Anna Katherine Gilliam, Evan lotte Honors Scholarship - Gavin Bryce FOR ONLY Matthew Klatt Awtrey – Franklin Lions Club Scholarship - Bran- – University of North Carolina at Char- den Paul Berger lotte Tuition Scholarship - Hannah Faith PER YEAR – Frederick L. 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Williams Frazier Scholarship - Michael Frazier – Junaluskee Foundation Barrett-Bateman – Western Carolina University CS Madi- Scholarship - Branden Paul Berger, Dillon son Academic Scholarship - Anna Kather- Roger Higdon, Bryce Jackson Rogers ine Gilliam – Lipscomb University Academic and – Western Carolina University Brison Heritage Scholarships - Ellie Britten Stork Honors College Scholarship - Bryce Jack- – Lynn Wright Memorial Scholarship - son Rogers Gabriel W. Pickens, Amber Ruth Trine, – William V. Mason Masonic Scholarship Anna Elizabeth Tastinger - Branden Paul Berger, Dillon Roger Hig- – Macon County Farm Bureau Scholar- don, Evan Matthew Klatt ship - Branden Paul Berger Gavin Bryce – Wingate University Presidential and Awtrey Residential Scholarships - Emma Marie Au- – Macon County Retired School Person- dette Paving & Resurfacing • Chip & Seal nel Scholarship - Gabriel W. Pickens, Bryce – WoodmenLife Scholarship - Emily Excavating • Backhoe • Land Clearing Jackson Rogers, Anna Elizabeth Tastinger Elizabeth Zoellner Grading & Road Repair – Marna Peck Memorial Scholarship - – WNC Bridge Foundation Allied Health Rock & Gravel Hauling • Sewer & Water Gavin Bryce Awtrey Scholarship - Brandy L. Dills – Maude Bivins Legacy Scholarship - – WNC Regional Scholarship - Brandy L. Sealcoating & Striping Anna Katherine Gilliam, Alexandra Nicole Dills, Alexandra Nicole Norton 12 THE MACON COUNTY NEWS & SHOPPING GUIDE VOLUME 39 NUMBER 3 THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2021 FHS Class of 2021 graduation

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FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL

Isela Altamirano-Rios Hannah Angel Emma Audette Gavin Awtrey David Bailey David Banchs Joshua Barrs Jadyn Basham

Lauren Basham Chloe Baty Cameron Benton Branden Berger Chesnie Berry Michelle Bonola Donlin Bottoms Ryan Bowers

Silvia Bowman Autumn Boyce Hailey Brown Kyndell Burns Aiden Carpenter Jonathan Carpenter Sydney Chapman Camden Cochran

Braden Cody Austin Coker Hailey Coker Maggie Cook Rylee Corbin Devin Cornette Clint Corrado Xander Crane

CONGRATULATIONS JD Valentine Sal Guercio Megan Hammaker Emily Southard and the entire Class of 2021 on your Graduation! 2021 Your TekTone friends and family celebrate your achievements and wish you a future of opportunity and success. 14 THE MACON COUNTY NEWS & SHOPPING GUIDE VOLUME 39 NUMBER 3 THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2021 FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL

Chandler Crawford Seth Crupi Jasmine Cruz-Rios Miriam Deal Kiara Dewey Jennifer Diaz-Ruiz Brandy Dills Jose Dominguez Palacios

Blaine Doolittle Canaan Drake Karissa Duvall Kelton Elkins Jessie Ellenburg Taylor Ensley Gabriel Ervin Ethan Fannon

Heidi Feria-Mendoza Michael Frazier Dylan Garcia Enrique Garcia Osvaldo Garcia-Mendoza Wyatt Gibson Eli Gilbert Randy Giles

Anna Gilliam Sky Golebiewski-Kral Elmer Gopar-Rios Kayla Gramigna Stella Grant Braeden Greene Preston Gregory Kailey Griffith

Salvatore Guercio Kolby Guilmette Destiny Hardy Mary Harper Taylor Harrell Kaylee Harris Preston Hathcock Ulysses Hembree

Kaitlyn Henry Dawson Henry Kayleigh Henry Christopher Hernandez Sebastian Hernandez Dillon Higdon Gracie Holland Gracin Holland

Rylee Hord-Armes Micheal Hudson Leann Hunt Emily Hunter Colby Hurst Jamie Hurst Stephen Jennings Isaiah Johns THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2021 VOLUME 39 NUMBER 3 THE MACON COUNTY NEWS & SHOPPING GUIDE 15 FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL

Dawson Johnson Shea Jones Sammy Kama Christian Keneipp Evan Klatt Madison Klimas Billy Lackey Lake Ledford

Dora Licona-Mendoza Deaven Lombard Braden Lowe Logan Mack Lauren Macumber Garrett Markham Lucian Martin Teri Martin

Alondra Mata Perez Hunter Maxwell Hailey McCall Blanca Melendez Raquel Mendoza Harley Mestes Eli Moffitt Kaitlyn Moore

Sydney Moore Janie Morgan Hannah Morrison Joseph Nolan Alexandra Norton Lauren Norton Carlos Otero-Estrada McKenzie Page

Kandice Parker Ashton Pendergrass Madison Phillips Gabriel Pickens Alexzandria Pickler Jasmine Pilkerton Joselin Pliego Gillian Porzel

Seth Price Grace Queen Hannah Ramsey McKenzie Redoutey Noelia Rios Pacheco Verenice Rios-Ordaz Bryce Rogers Alexandria Roots

Silvia Ruelas-Rodriguez Janette Rustay Maetzin Sanchez-Lopez Daniel Saylors Samuel Sellers Philo Sequoya Blake Setzer Dylan Setzer 16 THE MACON COUNTY NEWS & SHOPPING GUIDE VOLUME 39 NUMBER 3 THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2021

FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL

Maria Sgro Hannah Shope Lexxie Smith Carley Specht Olivia Stahl Ethan Stamey Molly Stamey Rhealee Stanfield

Gradin Stiwinter Ellie Stork Grace Tallent Oswaldo Tapia Enriquez Anna Tastinger Hailey Taylor Madison Taylor Kaden Thompson

Amy Tippett Kyle Tippett Neveah Tran Amber Trine Marcelo Trujillo Judge-David Valentine Alix Vasquez Alexander Velasco Hernandez

Daylin Vences-Chevez Tristyn Vernelson Dylan Vogt Ashlee Welch Emma Whitworth Abigail Williams Mason Williams Jeffrey Williamson

Not pictured: Elijah Alderman, Dalen Aldrich, Gregory Ammons, Payton Beyer, Anthony Brown, Jayden Carver, Christian Deshane, Mattie Elaine Dutton, Abigail Eker, Eric Feria-Martinez, Zachary Gibson, Dalton Haggard, Giovanni Hernandez, Jonathan Hord, Giovann Huayamave, Eric Jones, Breanna Mellies, Zachary Rich, Alexander Rios Rojas, Thomas Shepherd, Adrianna Shirley, Micah Tatt, Donald Warren

Chad Wilson Mackenzie Wilson

Peyton Wood Wyatt Yates

John Tastinger Anna Tastinger graduating from Rabun Gap Nacoochee School graduating from Franklin High School A large CONGRATULATIONS and We Love You! - Grandma & Grandpa Tastinger Emily Zoellner THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2021 VOLUME 39 NUMBER 3 THE MACON COUNTY NEWS & SHOPPING GUIDE 17 NANTAHALA RABUN GAP

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Bella Blanco Jordan Carrier Garrison Chalker William Chastain William Creswell Alyson Dayton Ellen Diehl Madelyn Drummonds

Elliott Gordon Stevi Graham Brooklyn Houston Joana Jimenez Reyes Jamie King Elijah Kennedy Olivia Lewis Jonathan Montalvo Espinoza

Anne-Marie Moore Abigail Nichols Logan Petrone Kadence Ramey Megan Rehmeier Savannah Shaheen Collin Stoltzfus Ethan Tate

Hadley Templeton Lane Tingen

Marley Ubertino Rebecca Wiggins

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Jennifer Bunten Lance Calderon Jaimee Chase Preston Cochran Hector Cruz Josue Cruz Fernandez Travis Cunningham Jade Field

Presley Glenn Isabella Holland Kayla Kuykendall Ryan McClure Riley McConnell Shaya Menchan Naim Muniz Haylee Nations

Not pictured Ashlynn Dowdle Maria Menichello

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Alicia Deal George Drummond Jordan Green Caroline Hyatt Evan Jackson Isaac Jackson Karla Jimenez-Villalpando Aryona Johnson

Bradsher Johnson Nathanial Lewis Carly Loftin Graham Long Ricardo Moises Navarro Rachel Olsson Giovanna Penilla-Palomares Sara Ricotta

Miriam Rios-Ortiz Jasmin Ros William Shields Madison Tillot

Andrew Vargas Alma Vasquez Garcia Reagan Wilson Rebecca Zuzio

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Esteban Vasallo Corteguera, was charged with possession May 25 of marijuana, probation violation, sell/deliver a schedule II Daniel Keith Reece, 30, of Sylva, was charged with do- controlled substance, maintaining a place for controlled sub- mestic violence protective order violation. No bond was set. stances. Clay A. Saunders made the arrest. Joshua Clifford Marks, 42, of Nutmeg Lane, was charged The Macon County Sher- John Paul McCall, was charged with probation violation. with violation of domestic violence protective order viola- iff’s Department, Franklin Jonathan A. Taylor made the arrest. tion, failure to appear for assault on a female. A secured bond Police Department or Jack- Guy Richard Boisclair, was charged with resist/ob- of $10,000 was set. son County Sheriff’s Depart- struct/delay law enforcement officer. William D. Stamey Andre Johannes Roestenberg, 79, of Whittier, was charged ment made the following made the arrest. with second degree trespass. A secured bond of $500 was arrests May 24 - June 6. All set. suspects are innocent until June 4 Jonathan Michael Freeman, 32, of Nations Creek Rd., proven guilty in a court of Billy Chance Schmeltz, was issued a warrant for out of Whittier, was charged with failure to appear for trespassing, law. state felony. Adrian L. Mace made the arrest. resisting a public officer. A secured bond of $1,500 was set. Jason Christopher Webster, was charged with assault on a Macon County female. Denver J. Elliott made the arrest. May 26 Sheriff’s Department Brittany Nicole Woodard, 30, of Fairview Rd., was June 5 May 28 charged with failure to appear for possession of metham- Anthony Christopher Beaver, was charged with domestic phetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia. A secured bond John Paul Carver, was charged with possession of violence protection order violation, domestic criminal tres- of $3,000 was set. methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, pos- pass, breaking and entering. Matthew L. Long made the ar- Joshua Clifford Marks, 42, of Nutmeg Lane, was charged session of marijuana up to 1/2 oz. Tim Holland made the ar- rest. with domestic violence protective order violation. No bond rest. Evaristo Mendoza Mendoza, was charged with fell/elude was set. Angel Chavez-Zalapa, was charged with driving while im- arrest with motor vehicle, no operators license. Gabe D. Johnathan Michael Freeman, 31, of West Main St., was paired, driving after consuming under 21. Timothy B. Carter Bingham made the arrest. charged with misdemeanor probation violation. A secured made the arrest. bond of $15,000 was set. June 6 May 29 Kimberly Crowe Juarez, 37, of Crane Rd., Tuckaseegee, Jeremy Lewis Horner, was issued warrant Service for of- was charged with failure to appear for possession of drug Dana Marie Henry, was charged with possession of fense committed in jurisdiction. Denver J. Elliott made the paraphernalia, possession of methamphetamine. A secured methamphetamine. Nick Lofthouse made the arrest. arrest. bond of $4,000 was set. May 31 May 27 Brittin Nycole Hereford Walsh was charged with proba- Franklin Police Department Kimberly Ann Santy, 40, of Cornis Lane, was charged tion violation. Cassie J. Shuler made the arrest. June 5 with failure to appear for possession of drug paraphernalia, Danelle Kay Jiminez, was charged with possession of possession of methamphetamine, first degree trespass, resist methamphetamine, possession of marijuana up to 1/2 oz, Philip Jason Fenker, 47, was charged with possession of a public officer, trespass, motor vehicle theft. A secured bond possession of drug paraphernalia. William D. Stamey made methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, re- of $3,000 was set. the arrest. sist/obstruct/delay. A secured bond of $3,500 was set. Offi- cer Dula made the arrest. June 1 May 28 June 6 William Grady Baughn, was issued a fugitive warrant. Johnathan Michael Freeman, 32, of West Main St., was Matthew L. Long made the arrest. Micah Dillon Breeden, 24, was charged with possession of charged with probation violation. A secured bond of $7,500 Elizabeth Claire Cook, was charged with felony larceny, methamphetamine, possession of heroin, possession of mar- was set. possession of stolen goods, obtaining property by false pre- ijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of mar- May 29 tenses. Jonathan Phillips made the arrest. ijuana paraphernalia. A secured bond of $4,000 was set. Richard Frank Sanford Jr., was charged with larceny, pos- Officer Dula made the arrest. Jonathan Adan Garita, 19, of Young Cove Rd., Franklin, session of stolen goods. Jonathan Phillips made the arrest. was issued an order for arrest for purchase fortified Joshua Blake Gerrald, was issued warrant service for do- Jackson County Sheriff’s Department wine/liquor/malt beverage by person less than 21. A secured mestic protective order violation. Joseph A. Raby made the bond of $1,000 was set. arrest. May 24 Tommy Lee Henderson, 37, of Whittier, was charged with Tracy Brandon Hall, was issued warrant service. Joseph Tiffany Marie Ward, 32, of Acree Dr., Cherokee, was failure to appear for probation violation, larceny. A secured A. Raby made the arrest. charged with failure to appear for possession of drug para- bond of $5,000 was set. phernalia, possession of heroin. A secured bond of $1,000 Elizabeth Ann Watty, 38, of Cherokee, was charged with June 3 was set. failure to appear for obtaining property false pretense. A se- Michael J. Crews, was charged with obtaining property by Denise Smoker Rattler, 47, of Snowbird Rd., Robbinsville, cured bond of $200 was set. false pretense, possession of stolen goods/property, break- was charged with failure to appear for driving while license ing and entering, larceny. Timothy B. Carter made the arrest. revoke impaired revocation possession/displayed/altered/ May 30 Anthony Vincent Alos, was charged with possession of fictitious/revoked drivers license. A secured bond of $1,750 Wyatt Alexander Whitmire, 18, of Plateau Ridge Rd., methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, habit- was set. Cashiers, was charged with assault on a female. No bond ual felon. Jonathan Phillips made the arrest. Amber Nicole Simon, 26, of Cullowhee, was charged with was set. George Ann Krouse, was charged with driving while im- possession of nontax paid alcoholic beverage, second degree Adam Warren-David Evitt, 32, of Windy Gap Rd., Cul- paired, reckless driving to endanger. Timothy B. Carter made trespass. A secured bond of $5,000 was set. lowhee, was issued a child support purge. A $13,222.81 bond the arrest. Salvador Hugo Taylor, 29, of Mali Rd., Cherokee, was was set. Paul Wayne Maynard Jr., was charged with assault on a charged with assault with a deadly weapon causing serious Jeremy Isaac Sequoyah, 27, of Bradley Dr., Cherokee, was female. Jonathan Phillips made the arrest. injury. No bond was set. charged with misdemeanor probation violation for out of Kraig Allen Lackey, was charged with obtaining property Zachary Martin Bombay, 27, of Wagon Wheel Gap, county. A secured bond of $5,000 was set. by false pretenses, identity theft, larceny, possession of Cherokee, was issued a child support purge, failure to ap- stolen goods/property. Jonathan A. Taylor made the arrest. pear for probation violation. A secured bond of $15,150 was May 31 Kyle Lee Lackey, was charged with obtaining property by set. Darrell Lee Driver, 35, of Toohow Rd., Whittier, was false pretense, identity theft, larceny, possession of stolen Crescant Zoranna Perry, 25, of Paint Bucket Dr., Whittier, charged with possession of a schedule II controlled sub- goods/property. Jonathan A. Taylor made the arrest. was charged with harboring a fugitive. No bond was set. stance, possession of a firearm by a felon, domestic criminal Rickey Elli Wright, was charged with possession of Colton Heath Wike, 23, of Maple Lane, Bryson City, was trespass, possession of a schedule III controlled substance. methamphetamine. Clay A. Saunders made the arrest. charged with indecent exposure. No bond was set. No bond was set. THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2021 VOLUME 39 NUMBER 3 THE MACON COUNTY NEWS & SHOPPING GUIDE 23

COMMUNITY CALENDAR short video or other presentation by a member followed by lively dis- CHURCH HAPPENINGS cussion and Bible reading. For more information, contact jjur- Nantahala Hiking Club will Hike Black Rock off The Blue Ridge Park- [email protected]. Son Rise Ministries and Dynamic Women Ladies Brunch will be way on Sunday, June 13, 11 a.m. Total distance is 4.8 miles, rating S. held on Saturday, June 12, 10 a.m. The guest speaker will be Ida For more information, details or reservations, call leader Laura Lauf- Macon County Art Association Veteran’s Portrait Project will be Thornton, a minister of the Gospel prophetically called to declare the fer at (919)444-1478. held this year. Spots are open for four to seven veterans as applica- seasons and times of the Lord and to establish, equip, and strengthen tions remained from 2019. Macon County veterans or their family believers in their faith. The fellowship is located at 462 Depot Street. Franklin Women’s Club Social Kick-off Luncheon will be held on Fri- members can apply to have the veteran’s portrait painted by a local For more information or reservations, call (828)369-2465 or (828)524- day, June 11, at noon at Fat Buddies restaurant in Westgate Plaza. artist at the gallery between Memorial Day and July 4. There is no cost 7631. The Board will provide ice cream cakes to celebrate meeting in public to apply or for the portraits. The only requirement is that the veteran again. To RSVP, call Brenda Jacobs at (828)421-0411. For more in- or their family member be present to receive the portrait on Veterans Spiritual Light Center on Sunday, June 13, 11 a.m. music will be formation about the club, call Joy Wood at (828)349 4440. Day. Community members who wish to help support the costs for this provided by Thea & the Green Man Acoustic Singer-Songwriter Duo program are also welcome. For more information, email at karen@pro- Cynthia Stacey and Chuck Willhide. The theme will be “Earth School Adult and Teen Challenge of the Smokies Men's Center Gradua- gramservices.org. Commencement: Forgiveness, Non-Judgment, and Letting Go of tion will be held on Saturday, June 12, 10 a.m. in the Center audito- Fear.” The church is located at 80 Heritage Hollow Dr., behind the rium, 336 Living Hope Way (formerly 336 AG Camp Rd) Franklin. The Gem & Mineral Museum, located in the Old Jail on Phillips Street in Gazebo Restaurant in Heritage Hollow. center is a 12-month residential addiction recovery program for men. downtown Franklin is now open Friday and Saturdays from 12 to 4 For more information, call (828)524-2157 or visit www.livinghope- p.m., featuring gems and artifacts from North Carolina as well as all First Alliance Church Services for Sunday services are held at way.com over the world. 10:30 am. Sunday School (all ages) is at 9:30 am. The Senior Pas- tor is, Scott Eichelberger. The church is located in Franklin at 31 Nantahala Bicycle Club Rally will be held on Saturday, June 12, from Friends of the Rickman Store are looking for volunteers to be Promise Lane (off Womack next door to Trimont Christian Academy). 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with live radio coverage as well as a ribbon cut- greeters and assist in Saturday activities. No amount of time is too For more information, call the church office at (828)369-7977. ting/grand opening for the under-the-bridge greenway connector. small. The store is open Saturdays 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. For more in- formation, call Connie Reynolds (828)524-0359. Son Rise Ministries is a non-denominational, full-gospel, Christian Death Cafe will be held on Sunday, June 13, 2 to 4 p.m., Wayfarers fellowship that meets Friday evenings at 7 p.m., Intercessory Prayer Unity Chapel, 182 Wayfarer Lane, Dillard, Ga. Join Jan Brewer, M.A., Franklin Alcoholics Anonymous “Open Meetings” are for anyone is Monday night at 6:30 p.m., Ladies prayer and Bible study is CMT, for a group-directed conversation about death and dying/life and who thinks they may have a drinking problem or for anyone interested Wednesdays, 1 to 3 p.m. The church is located at 462 Depot St. For living. Talk about all things death-related with others wanting to join the in the A.A. recovery program. In-person meetings with Covid 19 pre- more information, call (828)369-2465 or (828)421-4153. discussion. Share fears, tears, laughter, curiosity, creativity, stories, ventive measures are held Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. at No Wrong Door, 102 or lend an ear in this safe, relaxed and supportive setting. For more in- Thomas Heights Rd., Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 5:30 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church services are held on Sunday, 11 a.m. Frank formation, call Jan at (510)684-5555 or visit www.deathcafe.com. the First United Methodist Church Outreach Center, 66 Harrison Ave., Rodriguez is the pastor. All are welcome to attend. The church is lo- Franklin. Online meeting information is available by cated at 130 Setser Branch Rd. Gem Country Republican Women's Club will meet on Tuesday, June visiting www.aawnc80.org. or to speak with a member of A.A. call 16, 11:30 a.m. at Fat Buddies BBQ. The guest speaker will be Bob (828)349-4357. Prentiss Church of God is holding Sunday worship service in its Cook, candidate for Sheriff. All Republican women in Macon County sanctuary beginning at 10:30 a.m. Social distancing is observed and are encouraged to attend. Historic T M Rickman Store is now open on Saturdays from 10 a.m. safety measures are in place. Services are also streamed online on until 4 p.m. Located at 259 Cowee Creek Road in the historic West - the Prentiss Church of God Facebook page. The church is located at Prentiss Church Food Pantry is open on Thursday, June 17, 2 to Mill District. Music Jams begin at noon. 59 Church Hill Lane, off Addington Bridge Road. Phone: (828)369- 5:30 p.m. The church is located at 59 Church Hill Lane. For more in- 3885. formation, call (828)369-3885. Franklin Seventh Day Adventist Community Services are open on Monday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., to help Macon County residents Seventh Day Adventist Church meets on Saturday, with Sabbath Slow Spokes will take an easy ride on the Greenway on Tuesday, in need with rent, power bill and a fully stocked food pantry. The School at 9:30 a.m., Worship Service at 11 a.m. Masks are required. June 29. Meet at the FROGS Shop at 6 p.m., ride begins at 6:15 p.m. church is located at 93 Church St., Suite 212. For more information, Tha church is located at 71 Brendle Rd. This is an easy ride for enjoyment and meeting new friends. Ride about call (828)369-9000. 1 to 1.5 miles, returning to the parking lot. For more information, text All Saints Episcopal Church, Franklin Services are held Rite I, 8 “Spokes” to (828)371-4925. Habitat for Humanity of Macon/Jackson County needs volun- a.m. without music and Rite II, 10:15 a.m. with music, every Sun- teers to share skills or gain some experience learning new ones. day. First and third Sundays at St. Agnes Chapel, 66 Church St. and Macon County Art Association Encaustic Painting Classes will be From carpentry to cleaning, marketing to moral support, computer second and fourth Sundays at St. Cyprian's Chapel, 216 Roller Mill held on Fridays July 9 and 23, August 3 and 27, September 3 and 17, skills, planning and organizing or just plain common sense, the Rd. Sunday 10:15 a.m. services can be viewed live on the website: October 29, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Uptown Gallery 30 E Main greatest gift you could ever give is time. Call (828)369-3716 or www.allsaintsfranklin.org and past Sundays can be viewed on St., Franklin. For more information, contact Karen Smith, at (828)371-5442. YouTube by searching "All Saints Franklin" to find our YouTube page. [email protected] Friends of the Greenway FROG Quarters is open Wednesday to Olive Hill Church Services are held on Sunday at 11 a.m. and 6 Truth Seekers meet every second and fourth Friday of every month Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 573 E. Main. Stop by for coffee, a soft p.m.; and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Pastor is Keith McWhite. The church from 6 to 8 p.m., in the Macon County library meeting room to have a drink, a snack and free internet. is located at 2389 Olive Hill Road.

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4462 Highlands Road, Franklin, NC • (828) 371-0992 CROSSWORD PUZZLE 24 THE MACON COUNTY NEWS & SHOPPING GUIDE VOLUME 39 NUMBER 3 THUrSDAY, JUNE 10, 2021 Foraging for food possible in Macon County Deena C. Bouknight – Contributing Writer ing that they are not found anywhere else in study it closely. This is actually the world,” she said. very important. You should Before there were convenience, dollar, and Some examples are sassafras, spicebush, never try to identify a mush- grocery stores around every corner, Natives sochan (which has been a “favorite wild green room (and this goes for plants and settlers alike relied not only on agriculture of the Cherokee,” according to Langston), too) by just one feature. You and hunting for their sustenance, but foraging morel mushrooms, chanterelle mushrooms, have to look at the cap, the fer- as well. Clayton, Georgia-based Cara-Lee lion's mane mushrooms, black cherry, bear tile surface, stem, internal, and Langston, Wildcraft Kitchen, was in Macon huckleberry, paw paw, serviceberry, mulberry, external color, spore print, the County recently teaching interested individu- smilax, black walnut, hickory, oak, beech, substrate that it is growing on, als how to accurately and safely find wild- birch, persimmon, sumac, and more. and its habitat or relationship to grown plants for culinary and medicinal uses. “Some edible or medicinal wild plants, such trees. No doubt, it takes time Langston attributes her interest in foraging as ramps (Allium tricoccum/wild leek) and and studying great guide books and cooking with wild foods to her upbringing ginseng (Panax quinquefolius), are at risk of from sources like Tradd and in Cape Town, South Africa, which she de- becoming endangered due to overharvesting,” Olga Cotter at Mushroom fines as a “culturally-diverse, stunning natural she said. “I always share resources with my Mountain, who is the number- environment,” and adds, “My family and I students to help them be better stewards of the one resource for mushroom ed- spent a lot of time outdoors and enjoying tra- earth and to protect at-risk plants by practicing ucation, mushroom products, ditional foods. Almost every weekend was ethical wildcrafting. The United Plant Savers and mushroom cultivation sup- spent exploring nature, hiking the mountains are an excellent resource to learn more about plies in our area.” and beach trails of the Cape Peninsula. My this. For instance, the most ethical way to har- Aside from poisonous mush- parents are incredible nurturers who worked vest ramps in our area would be to only har- rooms, Langston educates re- in the medical field so I always had an under- vest one leaf per plant (depending on the size garding various toxic plants as standing and appreciation for health and well- of the stand or patch of plants) and to not dig well. “One example is poison being.” up the root as the root takes five or more years hemlock, which can easily be She eventually immigrated to the United to develop, and once you pull up the root the mistaken for edible wild carrot States and worked in food service and health- plant is done. Just like the root, the leaves have in its very young growing care. She desired to use her knowledge of nat- a great flavor too!” stage,” she said. “Also, a plant ural healing, so in 2011, she enrolled in the She also helps people feel comfortable can have both edible and toxic BotanoLogos School of Herbal Studies Med- about foraging for nonnative invasive plants. parts. For instance, only the ical Herbalism Certificate Program in Clayton “If you are going to forage for wild foods, why fruit of the Mayapple and met Patricia Kyristi Howell, who became not become an invasivore? Consuming inva- (Podophyllum peltatum) is edi- her herbal mentor. sive plants is more sustainable and ethical than ble when it is perfectly ripe (it Cara-Lee Langston of Wildcraft Kitchen in Clayton, Ga., was in “She really opened my eyes to the world of consuming native plants. Even kudzu is edi- yellows and falls to the ground) Macon County in mid-May to teach interested individuals about herbalism and taught me about the Ap- ble!” but all other parts are toxic. foraging for local, wild foods. palachian plants that I now use for food or The concern that many people have about Some plants have toxic look- medicine.” foraging is that they might make a mistake and alikes too, so studying botany is Langston notes that the Southern Ap- eat a toxic or poisonous plant or mushroom. an important part of foraging.” Langston and her husband, Keith, grow palachians are “lush” with forageable foods She instructs, “When foraging for food, espe- Although Langston said her South African specialty vegetables, herbs, and flowers. and also medicinal plants. cially fungi, it is very important to get 120% upbringing and focus on natural eating did not “We also offer a plant sale in the spring and “Many herbalists refer to this area as the positive ID and remember ‘when in doubt, leave her when she moved to the U.S., healthy fall that features some interesting and unique apothecary of the United States. There are at leave it out’ as my mom always says. Thank- eating became a lifestyle after studying at varieties of heirloom tomatoes, medicinal and least 100 species of wild edible and medicinal fully, mushroom toxins aren't transdermal and BotanoLogos and then completing a master's culinary herbs, and flowers.” plants that are endemic to our region, mean- so you can handle a poisonous mushroom to degree in Nutrition and Integrative Health. And, besides the Wildcraft Kitchen, which HUGE Nantahala RRUMMAGEUMMAGE SSALEALE Candles Friday, July 2 & now available at Saturday, July 3 10AM - 2PM Public is invited. Everyone must wear a face covering, stay 6 feet apart and follow all the Covid-19 protocol.

Hickory Knoll United Methodist Church GIFTS • HOME DECOR ACCESSORIES 86 E. Hickory Knoll Rd. Franklin, NC 37 E Main Street • Franklin, NC 828.369.1612 THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2021 VOLUME 39 NUMBER 3 THE MACON COUNTY NEWS & SHOPPING GUIDE 25 involves teaching adult workshops and offer- these vital things for us start to break down. I ing programs for children, as well as leading think many people realized or were reminded foraging tours, Langston works in “food jus- of the value of self-reliance.” Mark Lowry returns to Franklin tice and nutrition education for a local food Langston enjoys not only making her own The Smoky Mountain Center for bank.” food from plants foraged and grown, but also the Performing Arts welcomes Langston explained that foraging has been a making food for other people – and sharing Mark Lowry back to the stage Fri- skill passed down through generations in rural recipes. day, June 18, to delight audiences and mountain families, yet the interest in for- “I love to make pesto with spring and fall with his unique gift of communicat- aging and sustainability and self-reliance in- wild greens such as dandelion, violet, and ing Biblical truths through music creased last year due to the pandemic. chickweed. If you're new to wild foods, you and storytelling. Showtime is set “When grocery store shelves began to can also use half basil and half wild greens. I for 7:30 p.m. and tickets start at $25 empty and seeds became harder to acquire, I recommend starting slow with wild foods as each, with priority seating avail- think a lot of people realized the importance anyone can have a reaction to anything and able. of heritage or resilience skills such as garden- our bodies are more accustomed to cultivated Mark Lowry is a Christian come- ing and foraging and how easily we can suffer or grocery store foods nowadays. It is best to dian, songwriter, and singer who has when the systems that were built to provide get to know each and every plant individually been entertaining and inspiring au- and how it interacts with your body. We diences for more than 40 years. He are all biochemical individuals after all.” is known and loved around the world as a trusted voice in gospel Wild Greens Pesto music and beyond. He has been 1 cup fresh basil, washed and roughly recording albums and videos since chopped age 11, and he co-wrote the lyrics to 1 cup wild greens such as dandelion, vi- “Mary Did You Know,” a popular olet, chickweed, a few ramp leaves, Christmas song that has been washed and roughly chopped recorded more than 400 times by Mark Lowry 1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed artists such as Kenny Rogers, Ras- 1/2 cup high quality olive oil cal Flatts, Reba McEntire, and Donny Os- fears, and family matters. Lowry also does 1/4 cup toasted nuts or seeds (I like pine mond. weekly Facebook Live videos called “Mon- nut, walnut, sunflower or pumpkin seed) Lowry has spent more than 20 years as the days with Mark,” where he speaks with in- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (optional) baritone singer for the Gaither Vocal Band dustry friends about scripture, childhood Salt to taste and serves as the comedic sidekick for Bill memories, and much more. Add wild greens, basil (if using), garlic, Gaither in both live shows and the Gaither Lowry exhibits an entertaining personal- and 1/4 cup olive oil to a food processor Homecoming video series. His quick-wit ity that makes showgoers laugh, cry, and or blender. Blend until finely chopped. and clean comedy is both refreshing and en- think about their personal walk to salvation. Add nuts, remaining olive oil, and Parme- tertaining. His deep thinking and outrageous sense of san and blend until your desired consis- A broad range of musical inspiration is humor, as well as his broad range of musical tency is reached. Pesto can be blended found in Lowry’s life work which includes inspiration, keeps audiences of all ages on until smooth or kept chunky. Use on fresh a large catalog of diverse projects including the edge of their seats. Lowry’s song "Love pasta, pizza, roasted vegetables, chicken videos, books, and CDs. Lowry also partici- is Not a Fight" was the theme song for the or fish, or in salad dressings and mari- pates in a film series and podcast called Din- movie “Fireproof.” nades. Store in the refrigerator for 5-7 days ner Conversations with Andrew Greer, a To purchase tickets or to find out more in- or freeze for up to 6 months. Christian singer and songwriter. Together, formation about this or any other show at the Many edible foods can be found in area woods and the pair welcomes award-winning singers, Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing fields, according to Cara-Lee Langston, including Note: if you don't have a food processor ingredients to make white pine needle shortbread or blender, a mortar and pestle can be used. songwriters, and authors to discuss topics Arts, visit GreatMountainMusic.com or call cookies with wildflowers. such as being perfectly imperfect, faith and (866) 273-4615.

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Valerie Gail Crisp Hughes Loyd William Hall Valerie Gail Crisp Hughes of Loyd William Hall, 80 of Franklin passed away Monday, May Appling, Ga., departed this world 31, 2021. He was born Jan. 4, 1941, in Clinton, Ill., to the late and was received by her Heavenly William Hall and Sally Farley Hall. He was a welder and worked Home Tuesday, June 1, 2021. as a Boiler Maker traveling the country to work at different power She was a native of Macon plants, but the job he enjoyed most was being a farmer. He always County, was born in the Hickory had a vegetable garden and loved giving it away to others. He liked Knoll Community in the home of to cook and smoke Boston Butts. He loved his grandchildren and her late grandparents, George and always put others before himself and would help or fix anything he Robert Lewis Cowart Fannie Stiles, and is the eldest could for others. He was a member of the VFW and served in the daughter of the late Frank L. and U.S. Army during the Vietnam era. Robert Lewis Cowart, 52, of Leneta Crisp of Franklin. In addi- He is survived by his daughter, Tamara McFeeters (Steven); a Franklin, N.C., passed away on tion to her parents, she is preceded son, Eric Charles Hall (Sheryl); two grandchildren, Pierce Friday, May 28, 2021. in death by one sister, Donna McFeeters and London McFeeters. Born in Thomasville, N.C., he Smith; and one nephew, Caleb No services are planned. was the son of the late Jessie Nathaniel Norton. Valerie Hughes Bryant-Grant Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Hall James and Hilda Leatherwood She is survived by her husband, family. Online condolences can be made at www.bryantgrantfu- Cowart. In addition to his parents, Tony Hughes of Appling; and two sisters, Sandra Talley of Franklin neralhome.com. he was preceded in death by his and Ruth Thomas of Hiawassee, Ga.; an aunt and uncle, Doyle and stepmother, Barbara Ledford Linda Stiles of Franklin; and four nephews and several grand nieces Cowart. and nephews that will miss her dearly. Donald Carroll McConnell He was an avid Nascar fan, She was a graduate of Western Carolina University and received Donald Carroll McConnell, 69, loved golfing and visiting with her Masters Degree in Education from Clemson University. passed away Monday, May 31, friends. He was a member of Tel- Upon her graduation from Western Carolina University, she was 2021. He was the son of the late lico Baptist Church. one of few chosen to participate in an exchange teacher program to John Furman and Pauline Wyatt He is survived by his wife of Robert Lewis Cowart South America. From there, she continued her teaching career in McConnell. He grew up in his 23 years, Marcella Cook Cowart; Westminster, S.C., Cashiers, N.C., and Augusta Ga. grandparents, Arthur & Minnie daughter, Angelica Leigh Cook of Cabot, Ark.; four sons, Brandon During the 1970s and early 1980s, she lovingly served as the pri- McConnell, and his aunt, Jessie Lewis Cowart, Christopher Logan Cowart, and Ryan Blake Cow- mary and teen Sunday School teacher at Hickory Knoll United McConnell's home. They, and a art, all of Franklin, and Conner Hobbs of Griffin, Ga.; brother, Methodist Church. It didn’t matter if she had only two to three chil- brother, John Keith McConnell, Keith Cowart of Franklin; sister, Teresa Hall of Asher, Ky.; and dren in a class, she never faltered on a lesson plan or attendance be- preceded him. step siblings, Brian Terrell, Jack Terrell, Laura Fountain, and cause she loved to teach children about God’s unconditional love He was a Macon County native Cheryl Hicks; one grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews. and the stories of Jesus. She had an unfailing love for the Lord, her and a U.S. Air Force veteran. Memorial service was held Friday, June 4, in the chapel of family and children. The children in the family have always had an He is survived by a brother, Macon Funeral Home with Rev. Gary McCoy and Rev. Jamie enduring love for her. She was the member of the family that al- Tim McConnell of Corpus Christi, Passmore officiating. ways brought love, joy, humor and structured chaos. Family get-to- Texas; a sister, Robin Townsend, In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Macon Funeral Donald McConnell gethers will never be the same. and a step sister, Paula Cowick, Home to help with the expenses. She was a charter member of The Shepherds Church in Appling. both of Lenoir, N.C.; caregiver, Sheila Conley (Larry) of Franklin, Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneral- She took on the role of Sunday School director and was responsible N.C.; and several cousins. home.com for Children’s Church and all the seasonal presentations such as Moffitt Family Funeral Care is honored to serve the family. Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. greening of the church for Christmas, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Online condolences at www.moffittfamilyfuneralcare.com. Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and other events. A service was held Monday, June 7, in the chapel of Macon Fu- Joan Marie Flanigan Wilson neral Home, Franklin. Burial followed at the Hickory Knoll Com- Edmund S. Cameron munity Cemetery in Franklin, N.C. Joan Marie Flanigan Wilson, 88, of Franklin, N.C., passed away A memorial service will be held on Sunday, June 13, at 2 p.m., at Edmund S. Cameron, 90, loving husband and father of four chil- Sunday May 30, 2021. She was born April 17, 1933, in Chicago, “The Shepherd’s Church” in Appling. dren, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021. Ill. to the late Elmer Flanigan and Urbanie DeZutter Flanigan. She He was born on the farm he grew up on near Gibson City, Ill., was a secretary at Honeywell Aerospace Industries. She was an on June 5, 1930. While growing up he attained the rank of Eagle active member in the Ladies Auxiliary, VFW and American Le- Mary Giles Stewart Scout in the Prairielands Council of the Boy Scouts of America, gion and a member of the St. Francis Catholic Church. In addi- and was honored by being named salutatorian of his high school tion to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Heaven's Gates opened wide on May, 12, 2021, to welcome graduating class. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the Flanigan and a son, Michael Buppert. Mary Giles Stewart, into Glory. University of Notre Dame and a Master of Science degree from She is survived by a daughter, Victoria Oppenheimer; three She was born on June 7, 1929, to the late Virgil and Myrtle Gar- Purdue University. On June 9, 1960, he married Delores Anne sons, David Wilson, Jim Wilson and Larry Marsh; and eight ner Giles. She loved the Lord with all her heart and enjoyed wor- Suter, a marriage that lasted for over 60 years. After serving as an grandchildren. shiping at Taylor's Chapel Baptist Church where she was artillery officer in the U.S. Army and teaching at the University of No services are planned at this time. recognized as the oldest member of the congregation. She loved to Illinois, he taught for 25 years at Lake-Sumter Community Col- Bryant-Grant Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Wil- read and was a very prolific reader. After she retired and had time, lege in Leesburg, Fla. The couple raised four children in Lees- son family. Online condolences can be made at www.bryant- it seemed as if she read at least a book a day. Her family stayed on burg, Daniel, Stephen, Douglas, and Melissa. In his 40s and 50s, grantfuneralhome.com. the go returning books to the library and borrowing more books. he was a competitive road runner at 5K and 10K races throughout She also looked forward every month to getting her favorites, central Florida. Guidepost and Reader's Digest, in the mail. He spent the last 25 years of his life happily retired with De- Herb Magee She was a faithful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grand- lores near Franklin, N.C. He was an outdoorsman, a horticulturist, mother, and great-great-grandmother. Next to her love for her Lord a birder, and an avid collector of early American pressed glass. If Herb Magee, 91, formerly of Franklin, N.C., and Spotswood, was her love for her family. Visitors to her house knew to come you see a bluebird house in Macon County, North Carolina, it was N.J., passed away May 13, 2021, in Texas. He was preceded in hungry because she was going to make sure she fed you while you likely placed there by Ed, as he put up and maintained hundreds death by his parents, Orville and Myrtle; Betty, his beloved wife were there. of bluebird houses over the course of over two decades. He was of 53 years; brothers, Kenneth and Melvin; sisters, Erma (Herb) In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her hus- a life-long student of both Latin and calculus. He is remembered Butler, Edith (John) Ferencze, Eleanor (Roy) Boyce, Marilyn band of 54 years, John B. Stewart; and three siblings, Betty Hol- fondly in his community for his longstanding support to the Saint (Robert) Hogue; and brother in-law, Herman Jensen. brooks, Roxie Peeples, and William C. Bennett. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church food bank, as well as generous He is survived by his children, Ron (Mary), Debby (Mark) Jef- Left with many wonderful memories are her son, J.B. Stewart support to numerous other Catholic charities and wildlife conser- fers, Kathryn (Randy) Goossen; seven grandchildren and 13 great- (Linda); and her grandchildren, Shane Stewart (Virginia) of Clay- vation organizations. grandchildren; in-laws Margaret Magee, Jim and Beulah Asher; ton, Ga., and Rev. Chad Stewart (Julie) of Clarksville, Ga.; six He was preceded in death by his father, Edmund, and his and numerous nieces and nephews. great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren, three nieces, mother, Kathryn. A graveside service was held Saturday, June 5, at Rush Ceme- and three nephews. He is survived by his wife, Delores, all four of their children, his tery. A private memorial will be held at a later date. children-in-law Dorian, Joy, and Guy; and his grandchildren, An- In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to your charity of Moffitt Family Funeral Care is honored to serve the family. drew, Travis, Edmund, Matthew, Ava, Wallace, and Gwyneth. choice. Online condolences may be made at www.moffittfamilyfuner- A funeral mass was held at the chapel of Saint Francis of Assisi Macon Funeral Home was in charge of local arrangements. alcare.com. Catholic Church on April, 19, 2021. THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2021 VOLUME 39 NUMBER 3 THE MACON COUNTY NEWS & SHOPPING GUIDE 27 308 Depot St. Michael Ray Dills Franklin, NC Michael Ray Dills, 64, of (828)524-2419 or Franklin, N.C., went to be with (828)524-3395 his Savior on June 6, 2021, sur- rounded by his family due to complications from COVID-19. is pleased to welcome He was born Feb. 26, 1957, in Brevard, N.C., to Ray and Louise Dills. He grew up in Franklin Kimberly Kate Penland Crawford where you could most often find him at his dad’s service station Feria Kate Penland Crawford, 93, of where he worked. He later mar- to our team! Franklin, N.C., died Thursday, June 3, ried his high school sweetheart, 2021. Eva Jane Mashburn. He began Born in Clay County, she lived doing telephone work after high Yes! We have Re-Opened! most of her life in Franklin. She was school until he retired. Michael Ray Dills the daughter of the late J. Bayse and He was a born again Christian Alva Henson Penland. In addition to that loved the Lord and loved to serve others. He was a deacon at her parents, she was preceded in death Cartoogechaye Baptist Church and was actively involved in Va- by her husband of 62 years, George cation Bible School, annual drive-thru nativity and Christmas pro- Emerson Crawford, who passed on grams, and the Night to Shine prom for special needs. What most January 28, 2021, as well as, son people didn’t see is that he never said no to any need the church or ANTIQUES, SHOPS & RV PARK Brent Crawford, and brothers Neal, people had, whether big or small. He was the true definition of a Howard, and Stanley Penland. deacon serving others and serving the Lord, not for his own recog- She was a wonderful homemaker nition but for God’s glory. and served Mt. Hope Baptist Church Kate Crawford Hi favorite season was hunting season and whether it was deer, faithfully for many years. This in- turkey, or rabbit, he loved being outdoors. He was always ready to cluded serving as a Sunday School teacher, VBS director and swap deer tales and pictures with anyone that would listen. If he teacher, WMU leader, and using her gardening skills to provide wasn’t in his stand, he was looking for deer and turkey sign, run- flowers for the sanctuary. ning his rabbit dogs, fishing in the backwoods, or looking for gin- She is survived by daughter, Martha Orr (Gary) of Williams- seng. The only thing that he loved more than the outdoors was burg, Va.; son, Emerson Crawford (Valerie) of Kernersville, N.C.; spending time there with his boys and being the fun, silly Papaw daughter-in-law, Eugenia; brother, Pete Penland; and sister, Martha to the grandkids. Located in the old Cullasaja School off the Highlands Rd. Nell Penland Parris (Bob); seven grandchildren, Cheryl, Natalie, He is survived by his wife; sons, Justin (Sarah) and Cody (Lau- 145 River Rd., Franklin, NC • (828) 349-1600 whistlestopantiquesnc.com Landon, Cameron, Caitlin, Patrick, and Penlyn; seven great grand- ryn); grandchildren, Canaan, Cal, Charlie, Hudson, Landyn, and children; and numerous nieces and nephews. Maddox; sister, Sherry Sanders, and a slew of family and friends A celebration of lives will be held for both Mr. and Mrs. Craw- that will greatly miss him. ford on Saturday, June 12, at 1 p.m., in the afternoon, at Mt. Hope Visitation will be at Macon Funeral Home on Thursday, June BAHÁ’Í FAITH Baptist Church in Franklin. 10, from 6-8 p.m. Funeral will be held at Cartoogechaye Baptist The family would like to thank all the caregivers; especially Church on Friday, June 11, at 11 a.m., with Rev. Jason Smith, Rev. OF Charlene Hall, Maria Lopez, and Jackie and Jerry Guffey for their Brian Browning and Rev. Rick Potts officiating. Burial will be at LIGHT UNITY outstanding care. Gold Mine Cemetery in Highlands, N.C. Pallbearers will be Cal “...the fundamental purpose animating the Faith of God and His Religion In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Mt. Hope Baptist Drake, David McCoy, Wade Shope, Ronnie Dowdle, Dennis Hol- is to safeguard the interests and promote the unity of the human race...” Church or the WNC Hospice House Foundation. land, Jeremy Holland, Rick Carpenter, Jimmy Teem, Ken Shep- Online condolences at www.maconfuneralhome.com. herd, and Kaitlyn Bishop. Honorary Pallbearers will be the -- Bahá’u’llah Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. deacons of Cartoogechaye Baptist Church. Weekly devotions and discussions in Franklin, open to all. Call 302-383-6835. Mike had a life-giving liver transplant in 2012. This gave him 1-800-228-6483 www.bahai.us the chance to meet all of his grandkids and have nine more years Franklin • Murphy • Sylva • Waynesville Willa Mae Baumgarner Stewart of memories he otherwise wouldn’t have had without a transplant. In lieu of flowers, a donation fund has been set up through Donate Willa Mae Baumgarner Stewart, Life in hopes to encourage organ donation so someone else could 90, of Cullowhee, N.C., passed have a second chance at life. Donate Life away Tuesday, June 1, 2021. She CORNERSTONE MEMORIALS https://www.classy.org/team/361090 was born April 27, 1931, in Jackson Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneral- DOYLE YORK,Owner County, North Carolina, to the late home.com. Claude Baumgarner and Arizona Located at Rabun Flea Market Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. McCall Baumgarner. (706) 746-2548 She was a life long resident of Jackson County and- was a home- Ralph Jacob Provost (706) 746-9977 maker. She was an active member of Please Call For Appointment the Sr. Walk Program at the Cashiers Ralph Jacob Provost, 68, passed Rec Center and a member of Yellow away on May 27, 2021. He was (706) 746-2837 Mountain Baptist Church. born on Sept. 6, 1952, to Albert She is survived by a daughter, and Joyce Chambers Provost. 134 Market Circle • Rabun Gap, GA 30568 Cynthia Stewart; a sister, Eddie Willa Mae Stewart He enjoyed reading, playing Robinson; four grandchildren, pickle ball and riding motorcycles. Dixie and Michael Romano, Kent and Ashley Stewart, Kyle and He was a member of Dryman’s David Rachel Jacobs and Amiee Stewart-Marquez; two great-grandchil- Chapel United Methodist Church. dren, Mia Mae Romano and Nico Marquez. Surviving are his wife, Joan; his Moffitt In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her hus- sons, Jacob Lee Provost (Corinne) OWNER/FUNERAL DIRECTOR band, Deck Stewart Jr.; a son, David Stewart; a grandson, Joshua of Laguna Beach, Calif., and Jesse Boyer; a sister, Martha Ingram and a brother, Marvin Baumgarner. McAulay Provost (Kerri) of A graveside service was held Friday, June 4, in the Stewart Franklin, N.C.; his grandchildren, Celebrating Lives & Cemetery, Cullowhee, with Rev. Carl Stepp officiating. Jocelyn, Arley, and Chase; his In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorials be made to Yel- brother, Tom Provost, of Rock Ralph Jacob Provost low Mountain Baptist Church, 34 Mill Creek Road, Cullowhee, Hill, S.C., and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in Honoring Memories NC 28723. death by his parents, and two sisters, Judy and Ann. Bryant Grant Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Stew- Moffitt Family Funeral Care is honored to serve Ralph's family. 828-634-1966 art family.- Online condolences can be made at www.bryantgrant- Online condolences may be made at www.moffittfamilyfuner- 668 Highlands Road • Franklin, NC funeralhome.com. alcare.com. 28 THE MACON COuNTy NEWS & SHOPPING GuIDE VOLUME 39 NUMBER 3 THuRSDAy, JuNE 10, 2021 NASCAR NEWS Kyle Larson sweeps his second-straight race with victory at Sonoma Reid Spencer – NASCAR Wire Service

SONOMA, Calif. – Score another sweep for Kyle Larson, who dominated an action-filled Toyota/Save Mart 350 NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday at Sonoma Raceway. Through a spate of late accidents and restarts, Larson held off Hendrick Motorsports teammate Chase Elliott and three- time Sonoma winner Martin Truex Jr. to claim a second- straight race in which he also swept both the first and second stages. The victory was Larson’s first at the 2.52-mile road course, his third of the season and the ninth of his career. It was the fourth straight 1-2 finish for Hendrick Motorsports and the first time since 2014 that HMS has posted four- straight wins. The victory was the 270th for Hendrick, extending the record the organization broke last Sunday. Coming off last week’s win in the Coca-Cola 600 at Char- lotte, Larson made the overtime win look easy. But looks can be deceiving, said the driver of the No. 5 Chevrolet. “It was not easy,” said Larson, who grew up in nearby Elk Grove, Calif. “Just keeping it on the track is tough, especially when you’ve got two of Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com the best behind you on the last restart.” Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning Elliott was able to stay on Larson’s bumper after the NASCAR Cup Series Toyota/Save Mart 350 at the race went to an overtime restart—the result of a Sonoma Raceway on June 06, 2021 in Sonoma, four-car accident in Turn 4 on Lap 88 of a scheduled California. Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images 90. But Larson inched away over the final two laps. “I felt like I did a good job on the (restart) before Hamlin and Kevin Harvick, who combined and was able to stretch it out a little bit,” Larson for 16 victories in 2020, left Sonoma still win- said. “I didn’t want to give it another try at it, but less this season. Harvick was the victim of a (Chase) kept the pressure on. Martin was strong, seven-car chain reaction crash in Turn 11 on Lap too. 77 during a rash of four cautions within an 18- “What a car! I thought I would be okay today, but lap stretch near the end of the race. I really didn’t know how I would race—I don’t Without a hood or right front fender on his car, think any of us really knew with no practice, but our Harvick salvaged a 22nd-place result. car was really good there, and I can’t say enough about it.” AJ Allmendinger rallies for dramatic NASCAR The closeness of his hometown—east of Sacra- Xfinity Series win at Mid-Ohio mento—made the victory that much more satisfy- (crew chief) Cliff (Daniels) and everybody on the 5 team. With a remarkable run from the back of the ing. They’ve been doing an amazing job. field in the final stage at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, AJ “It means a lot,” said Larson, who crossed the finish line “I’m really proud of our NAPA group, though. I felt like Allmendinger charged to an overtime victory in Saturday’s .614 seconds ahead of Elliott. “Northern California will al- we were a lot better there at the end than we were at the be- B&L Transport 170 and tied Marcos Ambrose for the most ways be home to me, even if I live way on the East Coast ginning. That’s definitely the best I’ve ever been here at NASCAR Xfinity Series road course wins all-time. now … To get back-to-back wins in the Cup Series is some- Sonoma.” The triumph at the home track of team owner Matt Kaulig thing I’ve always dreamed of doing, and to get it done feels Truex came home third, followed by Joey Logano and was the fifth in the series on a road course for Allmendinger, great.” Kyle Busch, who summed up Larson’s dominance in one the first two-time winner at the technical 2.258-mile, 13-turn Elliott, the reigning series champion, achieved his best fin- sentence. circuit. Allmendinger went to Victory Lane in the inaugural ish at Sonoma, but couldn’t find a way past his teammate. “The 5 was just out of this world,” Busch said. event at the Lexington, Ohio, track in 2013. “I wish I knew (where Larson was stronger),” said Elliott, Chip Ganassi Racing teammates Kurt Busch and Ross After suffering a rear-of-the-field penalty for not taking who has six road course wins to his credit. “I would have Chastain were sixth and seventh, respectively. Denny Ham- the required 50 seconds on pit road under modified pit road tried to give him a little better run. But congrats to Kyle and lin, Alex Bowman and Ryan Blaney completed the top 10. rules, Allmendinger restarted 19th on Lap 56 of a scheduled

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On May 13, 2021, Northbrook Carolina Hydro II, LLC (transferor) and Hy- droLand Carolinas I, LLC (transferee) filed jointly an application for the transfer of license of the Franklin Hydroelectric Project No.D2603. The project is located on the Little Tennessee River, near the City of Franklin, in Macon County, North Carolina. AJ Allmendinger, driver of the #16 RAMCO Specialties Inc Chevrolet, and guest celebrate in vic- tory lane after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series B&L Transport 170 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course on June 05, 2021 in Lexington, Ohio. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) The applicants seek Commission approval to transfer the license for the Franklin Hydroelectric Project from the transferor to the transferee. 75 and quickly began working his way out on the other side clean.” through the field. Indianapolis 500 winning car owner Applicants Contact: For transferor: Mr. Kyle Kroeger, Northbrook Car- When teammate Jeb Burton slid into a Michael Shank, who fielded the team with olina Hydro II, LLC, c/o North Sky Capital, LLC, 33 South Sixth Street, gravel trap off Turn 4 on lap 68 to cause the which Allmendinger won the 50th running sixth caution of the race, Allmendinger had of the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona in 2012, Suite 4646, Minneapolis, MN 55402, Email: climbed to third and took full advantage of a was watching from the pits and predicted his [email protected] and Mr. John C. Ahlrichs, Northbrook En- restart on Lap 72, diving to the inside and good friend would recover from the penalty. ergy, LLC, 14550 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Suite 210, Scottsdale, AZ taking race leader and reigning series cham- “He came here to see me,” said All- 85260, Email: [email protected] with a copy to: Mr. Curt Whitaker, pion Austin Cindric and second-place Ty mendinger, who won for the second time c/o Rath, Young and Pignatelli, One Capital Plaza, Box 1500, Concord, NH Gibbs three-wide in the first corner. this season and the seventh time in his ca- Allmendinger survived contact with reer. “How lucky am I? I love Shank. And 03302, Email: [email protected]. Gibbs’ Toyota and came out of the corner this is Matt Kaulig’s Super Bowl … It’s just with the lead, but Cindric pin-balled off the such a big deal. I always want to win for For transferee: Mr. Cory Lagerstrom, CEO, HydroLand Carolinas I, LLC, cars of Gibbs and Michael Annett and spun him, but here, I put a lot more pressure on c/o HydroLand, Inc.,4603 Homestead Drive, Prairie Village, KS 66208, through the grass, ending his winning myself to try to win.” Email: [email protected]. chances. Gibbs, for one, wasn’t happy with All- After a seventh caution for a wreck in- mendinger’s move to the inside on the deci- FERC Contact: Anumzziatta Purchiaroni, (202) 502-6191, volving, Kris Wright, Alex Labbe and Kyle sive restart. Weatherman, Allmendinger pulled away “The 16 (Allmendinger) did us a little [email protected]. from Kaulig Racing teammate Justin Haley dirty there,” said Gibbs, who nevertheless to win by .809 seconds. Haley nursed a car collected his sixth top five (including two Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and protests: 30 days with right-front damage to the runner-up fin- wins) in his seventh Xfinity Series start. “I from the date that the Commission issues this notice. The Commission ish, one spot ahead of Gibbs. feel like there is a point, you know … we strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file comments, motions to in- “I’m not going to lie; I was a little upset,” are racing in Xfinity cars at road courses. It’s tervene, and protests using the Commission’s eFiling system at Allmendinger said of the penalty. “But we always going to be rough, but he took it to win and lose as a team, so I was going to the next level. http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp. Commenters can submit brief fight until the checkered flag flew. I knew “I guess I was a little torpedoed. I got the comments up to 6,000 characters, without prior we had the best car … 22 (Cindric), knocked him out, but, yeah, I registration, using the eComment system atDhttp://www.ferc.gov/docs-fil- “I was shocked that Cindric took the out- didn’t really have anywhere to go. That’s ing/ecomment.asp. You must include your name and contact information at side (on the restart) … I know these guys just part of it—part of the end of these races. the end of your comments. For assistance, please contact FERC Online would do it to me, so I was barreling in there Things get rough.” when I saw a gap, and I was going to come Cindric, who led a race-high 30 laps to Support at [email protected], (866) 208-3676 (toll free), or Allmendinger’s 23, fin- (202) 502-8659 (TTY). ished 14th. Brandon Jones and road course ace Andy In lieu of electronic filing, you may submit a paper copy. Submissions sent Lally ran fourth and fifth, via U.S. Postal Service must be addressed to, Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, respectively. Brandon Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE, Room 1A, Brown, Michael Annett, Josh Berry, Ryan Sieg and Washington, D.C. 20426. Submissions sent via any other carrier must be Josh Williams completed addressed to, Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory the to 10. Commission, 12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20852. The first In addition to finishing 1- page of any filing should include docket number P-2603-050. Comments 2, Allmendinger and Haley emailed to Commission staff are not considered part of the Commission won Stages 1 and 2, re- spectively. Allmendinger record. increased his Playoff point total to 13, seven behind Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. Cindric’s series-leading 20.

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