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Volume 132, Number 22 Wednesday, March 9, 2016 www.thefranklinpress.com Franklin, North Carolina 28734 $1.00 Franklin man dies in house fire Ryan Hanchett [email protected]

Fire ripped through a home on Moore Street in Franklin and claimed the life of a Macon County man on Saturday. Officials have confirmed that Dennis Daigle, 54, died in the blaze. “The Franklin Police Department has worked closely with the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigations (SBI) and the Macon County Fire Marshal’s Office during the course of the investigation into the fire and we have determined that there is no sign of foul play,” Franklin Police Chief David Adams said. “The deceased, Dennis Daigle, was found inside the residence during the firefighting operations.” Daigle was identified on Monday follow- ing an autopsy. The initial call to Macon County 911 came in at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday night. The caller reported a structure fire at 19 Moore Street. The caller indicated that one of the residents was possibly still inside the home and unable to get out of the building. “Please hurry, there is someone still inside and I can’t get in there to help get them out,” the caller said. “Send help, please.” A fire truck from Franklin Fire and Rescue arrived at the scene at 7:33 p.m. Press photo/Ryan Hanchett Dennis Daigle, was killed when fire gutted his Moore treet home on Saturday night. The cause of the fire is under investigation. according to the computer-aided dispatch (CAD) report. The first firefighters on scene to enter the residence they found Daigle in a ual from the residence through a window at and Cowee fire departments aided Franklin reported that the residence was fully involved back bedroom of the home. the rear of the structure. That male individual Fire and Rescue in stopping the fire. in flames and that a power line connected to “Firefighters were able to locate a down was assessed by Macon County EMS and was “We know where this fire started and the home had become dislodged and was arc- individual in the bedroom area as origi- determined to be deceased.” we are continuing to investigate what may ing in a nearby tree. nally reported in the 911 call,” Franklin The fire chief on scene requested response have caused it,” Macon County Fire Marshal The fire took approximately 25 minutes to Fire and Rescue Captain Justin Setser said. of the medical examiner’s office. Jimmy Teem said. “The investigation is ongo- get under control. Once firefighters were able “Firefighters were able to remove the individ- Clarks Chapel, West Macon, Cullasaja ing at this time.” High-tech learning ready for liftoff after NASA grant to Southwestern

Tim Reaves [email protected] We’re going to be working with local K-12 educators to

Thanks to a grant from NASA, help them deliver NASA content in their classrooms. Southwestern Community College offi- ~ Matt Cass, Southwestern Community College cials say they are bringing high-tech Photo submitted learning to K-12 and college classrooms. Local Benefits images and includes pre-loaded key SCC will use the $1.4 million Science The NASA grant will benefit the points, like the real locations fictional- Education grant to improve its STEM Smoky Mountains STEM Collaborative, ized in “The Martian.” Eclipse a tourist (Science, Technology, Engineering which includes the Macon, Jackson, “Our goal is to infuse the local K-12 and Math) curriculum, said Science Swain County and Cherokee Central schools with that material,” he said. “It’s Department Chair Matt Cass. SCC was school systems; Appalachian State free. It’s abundant. … A portion of the draw for Macon? the only community college out of 27 University; Great Smoky Mountains funds are set aside for workshops and grant recipients. National Park; NASA Marshall Space to train educators from all those coun- ties about where this information is and Tim Reaves Macon County Schools will receive Center; and Pisgah Astronomical [email protected] familiarizing them with the material so $7,700 per year for the next five years Research Institute, said Lynda Parlett, executive director of Institutional they will feel confident with it.” to fund instructional supplies, field Macon County could cash in on a dark day next Development at Southwestern MCS has several STEM programs year as tourists and locals look for a good spot to view trips and mini grants for local teachers, Community College. underway, and the NASA grant will a solar eclipse. said Nancy Cantrell, MCS director of “The biggest benefit is to the teach- help build the county’s programs, The entire county lies in the “path of totality” of a Secondary Education and Career and ers,” she explained after a kick-off event said Superintendent Chris Baldwin. A solar eclipse that will occur on Monday, Aug. 21, 2017, Technical Education. at SCC’s Jackson County campus on Golden Leaf grant, if approved, would according to information from NASA. For a couple of SCC also will provide professional Friday. “They will get professional help pay for a STEM coordinator to minutes in the early afternoon, the moon will com- development opportunities for Macon development. They will be linked to make sure the students and teachers pletely block the sun. County teachers and a “STEM Camp” just a multitude of NASA educational receive the resources they need. Total solar eclipses are rare events that draw tourists this summer, Cass said. resources. Those are at no cost to them.” Franklin High School is starting a “We’re going to be working with NASA and its partners have made STEM Pathway through its Career and from all over the world, said Lynda Parlett, executive Technical Education program, Cantrell director of Institutional Development at Southwestern local K-12 educators to help them deliv- great strides in data visualization, Cass er NASA content in their classrooms,” said. Mars Trek, for example, maps the said. See Eclipse on page 2A he said. Martian surface with high-resolution See NASA on page 2A GOP faithful rally at county convention Lee Buchanan state judges on the November ballot. [email protected] Edmunds is the only Supreme Court jus- tice on the ballot this year after the state legis- Macon County Republicans gathered lature changed the the process for re-election Saturday to elect delegates and listen to ral- to the high court in 2015. Under the new lying cries from candidates and state party process, if a sitting justice had previously won officers ahead of the March 15 primary. a contested election, which Edmunds has, he The GOP precinct meetings represented or she could be re-elected with a simple up or the business of the day at the Macon County down vote, without an opponent. Republican Party’s annual precinct meetings But in February, a three-judge panel ruled and annual convention, as party members the new “retention” process unconstitutional, elected the delegates who will represent their leaving the status of the Edmunds reten- precincts at the district and state GOP con- tion election unclear. Unless that decision is ventions. overturned by another court, Edmunds could After welcoming remarks from Macon suddenly find himself in a contest. County Republican Chair Carla Miller, the Edmunds ticked off a list of important GOP faithful gathered for precinct meet- issues that came before the court over the past ings, with red, white and blue signs marked year and urged Macon Republicans to look the seating areas for the 15 Macon County for his name on the ballot come November, precincts. or earlier if a court rules that another primary With the precinct meetings done, N.C. is needed. Supreme Court Justice Robert Edmunds took Press photos/Linda Mathias the podium to rally support for conservative See GOP on page 2A Macon County Republicans meet by precincts during Saturday’s county convention.

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Page 2 Section A — Wednesday, March 9, 2016— THE FRANKLIN PRESS Franklin men biking across America for Rotary Tony Fortier-Bensen touring bikes that can handle gone back to the bicycle, Smoky Mountain Times off-road and pavement. logging 100 miles at Tsali They’ll be carrying 40 Recreational Park in one year DIRECTORY Forrest Gump once said, pounds of baggage for extra among his many rides. “That day, for no particular clothes, camping gear, bike He gives much credit for HOURS & LOCATION reason, I decided to go for a repair tools and other neces- his preparation and readiness 40 Depot Street in Franklin little run.” And he ran clear sities, trying their best to use to take on this cross-country Open Monday through Friday across the country, coast to two-lane U.S. highways and challenge to Cycle, North 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. coast. back roads. Carolina, an organization Lee Allison and two of “We want to avoid the big that puts on a bicycle ride that CONTACTING US his buddies one day, for no towns as much as we can and stretches from the mountains particular reason, have decid- see small-town America,” of Western North Carolina By telephone: ed to go for a little bike Lee said. “We want to try to the coast of Eastern North 828.524.2010 ride clear across the country, to stay off the interstate as Carolina. By fax: 828.524.8821 coast to coast. much as possible and take “It’s a week where you By mail: P.O. Box 350 “We got the time,” recent- back roads and visit through step off the conveyor belt Franklin, NC 28744 ly retired Lee said. “Now is a small towns.” of life, and all you gotta By email: good of time as any.” They’ll pass through do is ride your bicycle and Rachel Hoskins, Publisher His two friends, father some big cities like Phoenix, get to the next town,” Lee [email protected] and son Kenny and Matt El Paso, Texas; Austin, Texas; said. “That’s kind of how we Balmer from Franklin, had Mobile, Alabama; Valdosta, want to approach this whole talked about it in passing, but Georgia, Lee’s hometown; thing.” or visit our website at: never really thought seriously and other cities along the Although, not everyone www.thefranklinpress.com about it until recently. Florida panhandle. on this trip has bicycling “My dad turned 60, and “I look most forward to experience. The Franklin Press Lee just turned 60,” Matt the areas in West Texas,” Lee “Never even been on a encourages readers said. “We wanted to do some- said. “Wide open spaces with road bike in my life until to submit items of thing big for their birthday.“ peace and solitude, I would probably a month ago,” Ken community interest to the The trio began the ride on love to go through it again.” said. “I bought it and got it a newspaper for publication. March 7 on the coast of the They’ll spend most of month ago.” There is no charge for Pacific Ocean in San Diego their nights camping, but Matt is looking forward running items involving and reach the finish line at occasionally go to a hotel to having his bike do some- community activities or Fort Clinch State Park in San or a friend’s place. The ride thing that few bikes have Photo submitted announcements such as Fernandina, Florida at the is expected to last 50 to 60 been able to do. Lee Allison, along with Kenny and Matt Balmer from weddings and births. coast of the Atlantic Ocean. Franklin, expects to bike more than 3,000 miles. Items should be days, but they aren’t holding “I want to be able to touch Kenny first thought of the submitted as far in themselves to a strict sched- both oceans with the bike,” idea after meeting a 23-year- ule. They want to take it one Matt said. “Back wheel in the advance of the event’s Gates Foundation in an effort old who had done the trip mile at a time. Pacific and the front wheel in other people riding with date or the date of to end to polio worldwide. before. Just like Forrest Gump the Atlantic.” him,” she said. “Lee enjoys requested publication. “I’m challenging people “He heard that most peo- had been running his whole Now that the passing idea this kind of travel, always The newspaper attempts to pitch in a penny a mile, ple who do it are my age and life, Lee has always been on has turned into reality, the sticking to the unusual and to run all items as closely equaling 30 dollars a per- capabilities,” Kenny said. a bike, whether it’s a motor- three have decided to add eclectic people, and that’s to the requested date(s) as son,” he said. “So I decided I wanted to cycle or a bicycle. more meaning to the trip, a part of his story.” possible. They appear in “If polio happened to me do it.” Four years ago, Lee took fundraiser to donate to chari- The wives plan on meet- the newspaper in a space- as a child, I wouldn’t have The trip is expected to a nearly identical trip from ties of their choice. ing and supporting their hus- available basis. been able to ride a bicycle, total more than 3,000 miles, San Diego to San Fernandina Lee is a part of the so I’m grateful I can still do bands at some point through- and they plan on pedaling Beach, Florida on a motor- Rotary Club of Bryson City this.” out the ride, preparing meals 50-60 miles in five to six cycle with Kenny and Matt that is partnered with Rotary ADVERTISING For every donation, the or taking the load off the hours a day using hybrid Balmer. Since then, Lee has International and the Bill Bill Gates Foundation will bikes for an easier ride. For information on match it. Submissions can be “I’ll try to meet him in placing classifi ed ads, see made to the Rotary Club of Austin, but I don’t know,” the front page of today’s Eclipse: Rooms already booked for August ’17 Bryson City. Carolyn said. “I’ll have to classifi ed section. Ken and Matt Balmer rent a car and meet him, Display ads and inserts continued from 1A all these folks together, teach week, Parlett said. are also starting a fund- tag along and do laundry for can be ordered by contacting them about the eclipse and Macon County’s sum- raiser where the money them. Their wives are doing our sales department at Community College. then look at the marketing mer tourism season typical- will go toward Compassion similar things too.” 828.524.2010. “There’s going to be a opportunities that the eclipse ly spikes around July 4 and International, a Christian And so, their cross-coun- convergence of people who could bring,” she said. again in early October dur- organization that helps want this experience,” she try journey will begin soon. DEADLINES Aside from the obvious ing leaf season, according to needy children with food and As the start date inched clos- said. “There are people who benefits to hotels and restau- Western Carolina University school. Ads & Inserts er, the excitement continued follow eclipses like there are rants, Parlett said local busi- study. The men have also been 4:00 p.m. Friday to build. storm chasers for tornadoes. nesses could find marketing The eclipse falls right in given full support from their for Wednesday’s paper … We did a spot check for opportunities in the eclipse. the middle of the mid-sum- wives. Lee’s wife, Carolyn, “I’ve been thinking about 8:30 a.m. Wednesday hotels in our area, and two of It isn’t safe to view a mer lull, so it could provide isn’t surprised her husband it for three months, and I’m for Friday’s paper them have already taken res- solar eclipse without special for another spike in tour- is taking on another cross- ready to ride,” Ken said. ervations for August of next glasses, Parlett said. She held ist dollars, Parlett said. One country challenge. “Stop talking and start ped- Classifi ed Liner Ads year. … Franklin is going to a pair of cardboard glasses eclipse website is promoting “I feel better that he has aling.” 12:00 noon Monday get the totality, and Franklin with NASA’s logo on the side. Clingman’s Dome in Great for Wednesday’s paper is going to get people coming “You can get them for 49, Smoky Mountains National in to stay, to eat, to shop.” 12:00 noon Wednesday 59, 79 cents a pair,” she said. Park as a prime viewing loca- As part of a $1.4 million for Friday’s paper “If merchants got together tion. NASA Science Education … and you order them and “The advantage is being grant, SCC wants to bring SUBSCRIPTIONS have your name on the side of able to see what’s going on officials in fields ranging those cardboard glasses, have around you when that shadow The newspaper is from economic development the merchants have those is coming, when you’re up delivered to homes via U.S. to education, emergency ser- glasses available. … Think high,” she said, but Franklin Mail on Wednesday and vices and chambers of com- of the marketing opportunity and Macon County generally Friday. Subscriptions within merce to prepare for the for that.” are even closer to the area Macon County are $30 for event, Parlett said. SCC will begin building where the eclipse will last the one year. Subscriptions “Our plan is to try to get a planning committee this longest. outside Macon County are $50 annually. To start your subscription, GOP: Macon precincts elect state delegates call 828.524.2010. We’ll begin delivery immediately continued from 1A and bill you for your subscription. State GOP vice chair Periodicals postage Michelle Nix also addressed paid to Franklin, NC and the crowd, calling for unity additional entry points. in the party. Republicans who dis- PHOTOGRAPHS agree on some issues should find common ground, she Photographs can be urged. submitted for publication “Work together on the to the newspaper. Color things you agree on,” she and black and white photos said. are accepted only in their “I love to come out original form. We do not west,” said Nix, explaining accept photos from desktop that it was a nice change printers or printed pages. from the political makeup Press photos/Linda Mathias Above, Carla Miller, chair of her home county, Lenoir, ACCURACY POLICY of the Macon County GOP, where Democrats outnum- The Franklin Press strives presents the Harold P. ber Republicans two-to- Corbin Award to Bill Taylor. to produce error-free news one, she said. reporting. When mistakes At right, Michelle Nix, vice occur, it is our policy to Franklin was the last chair of the state GOP, correct them as soon as stop on a tour of precinct speaks at the convention. they are identifi ed. meetings that Nix and Corrections appear on Edmunds made across the given to Bill Taylor and A.J. the front page or at the top state Saturday. There were Braswell. of this column. 19 precinct meetings state- After the precinct meet- To request a correction, wide Saturday, Miller said. ings, Macon Republicans contact 828.524.2010. Also at Saturday’s meet- sat down for a fundraising In the event of errors in ing, the second annual oyster roast that featured advertisements, the Franklin Harold P. Corbin Award for an appearance by U.S. Sen. Press will be responsible Republican Excellence was Thom Tillis. only for the space occupied by the actual error. The publisher assumes no NASA: Grant will also fund school fi eld trips fi nancial responsibility for omissions. continued from 1A be as smart as them as adults which provides STEM train- and find the way to key into ing at world-class institutions SCC is paying for some of BACK ISSUES things so they can be a part like Dartmouth College and the CTE instructors, Baldwin of this new adventure out the University of California, The Franklin Press added. here in technology. I think Parlett said. maintains copies of back “This grant here is going this program right here is The grant also will issues for sale for up to one to be a big leap into space opening the doors.” provide money for field year if available. for all of us intellectually,” Each year, one teacher trips to Great Smoky To review articles said Gary Shields, Macon from Macon County will Mountains National Park, published beyond one County commissioner and attend NASA’s GLOBE the Appalachian Highlands year, bound copies of the member of the SCC Board of (Global Learning and Learning Center in Haywood newspaper are available at Trustees. “Our young people Observations to Benefit County and other areas of the Franklin Press offi ce. are smart. We’ve just got to the Environment) program, scientific interest, she said. THE FRANKLIN PRESS – Wednesday, March 9, 2016 – Section A Page 3 Early voting turnout near record pace

Ryan Hanchett Libertarian ballots counted. primary early voting period [email protected] The one-stop voting sta- is on pace to easily surpass tion inside the Macon County the 2014 total of 1,972 ballots Through the first four Courthouse has served 1,081 cast and may even break the days of one-stop early voting voters, and the Highlands sta- record for early voting turn- in Macon County the turnout tion has seen 113. out in Macon County which has been historically strong. “We are encouraging was set in 2012, when 2,499 According to statis- anyone who is able to come people voted early. tics provided by the Macon out and vote early because The 2016 primary sea- County Board of Elections you just never know what the son is highlighted by a pair Office, a total of 1,194 voters weather is going to look like of hotly contested presiden- had cast a ballot in the March on March 15 (primary elec- tial primaries as well as the primary as of the close of tion day),” George said. “We ConnectNC bond referen- business on Monday. have had beautiful weather dum. There are two local “We have been busy, but since one-stop voting began Republican primaries for Press photo/Tim Reaves really that’s how we like it,” on March 3 and that looks the Macon County Board board of elections director like it’s going to continue of Commissioners seats From snow to 70 in a week Debbie George said. “For through this week.” in District 2 and District only having completed three One-stop early voting is 3 as well as a primary for A school bus turns onto Depot Street from Wells Grove Road as big flakes fall full days of voting and a half available from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. North Carolina House of on Thursday. Macon County Schools let out early Thursday afternoon after snow day on Saturday, the turnout through Friday, March 11 on Representatives District 120. began falling instead of the rain that was forecast. has been excellent.” the first floor of the court- The North Carolina Voter ID Thus far in the early vot- house and at the Highlands law that went into effect this ing process, a total of 746 Civic Center. The last day year has not hampered the voters have cast a Republican of early voting will take possible record early voting ballot and 443 have voted place from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on turnout. Board hears request for in the Democratic primary. Saturday, March 12. “We have not had a sin- There have been two unaf- According to board of gle problem regarding voter garbage pickup rate hike filiated ballots cast and three elections records, the 2016 identification,” George said.

Tim Reaves month than the current rate in Franklin. [email protected] Still, the board had some reservations. “I’ve not seen enough,” Alderman Joe Franklin’s garbage pickup franchise wants Collins said. “Can you just come and talk in to raise rates by $1.50 per month, citing generalities about these numbers? Not that increased costs of doing business. she’s not justified, and I know it’s not going Bonita Hamstra, president of J&B to make or break, but I think that we need to Disposal, requested increases from $8 to do our diligence for who we represent to see $9.50 per month for roadside service and where some of this is rather than just come in from $11 to $12.50 per month for house ser- on a request with a broad brush. I personally vice at Monday’s board of aldermen meeting. would like to see the numbers myself.” J&B, which has an exclusive franchise Alderman Adam Kimsey made a motion with the town for garbage pickup until 2021, to approve the rate increase, but he withdrew last raised its rates in April 2008, according it after hearing Collins’ commentary. to town records. The last increase before that “I would love for everybody to be on the was in 2003. same page and comfortable before we address “It’s just the general cost of doing business this,” he said. over the last eight years,” Hamstra said. “You Alderman Brandon McMahan, who sec- do eventually have to raise your prices.” onded Kimsey’s original motion, then made a Former alderman candidate Angela motion to approve the rate increases. Moore spoke against the rate increase dur- “I think that $1.50 per month per customer ing the public session at the beginning of when the rates haven’t gone up in eight years, Monday’s meeting. I just don’t think it sounds unreasonable per- “Because this franchise is exclusive, it is sonally,” he said. “The cost of operating any in essence giving J&B Disposal a monop- business has to increase, especially over an oly on solid waste disposal in the Town of eight-year time period.” Franklin town limits,” she said. “That makes McMahan’s motion died for lack of a rate adjustments serious business.” second. She pointed out language in the contract Kimsey asked Hamstra to come back and requiring evidence to justify adjustments. present more detailed information at the April “Back in April 2008, J&B Disposal made meeting, and the board tabled the item. an excellent use of this policy, asking for a rate increase in light of skyrocketing gas pric- Other business es that were approaching the $4 mark,” she • The board voted to rezone five parcels said. “Tonight, J&B Disposal is once again on Carolina Mountain Drive from C-1 to C-2 asking for a rate increase, except that gas in response to a request by Jeff Wang, who prices are low, and there’s not been sufficient wants to turn his coin laundry business on proof justifying adjustments that I’ve seen.” Carolina Mountain Drive into an indoor fir- “Fuel prices are not my only expense,” ing range. Hamstra responded later in the meeting. “I • The board approved most of the street have employees, I have insurance, I have closing requests for 2016, including closing repairs, and it goes on and on and on. So I both Main and Iotla streets for both weekends don’t feel like going up from $8 to $9.50 per of Winter Wonderland while giving the town month is an exorbitant amount of increase for manager discretion to not close those streets all the things that I incur from running the the second night if there is a bad weather. business.” The motion, made by Kimsey, tabled a She noted that when she ran a garbage request to close Iotla Street during the day service that included recycling in Fort Myers, on Friday, June 17, for the Taste of Scotland Florida, in 1985, the cost was $12 more per festival. Beale aiming for federal board Ryan Hanchett its convention in July. Beale priorities for the upcoming [email protected] is currently unopposed in the year, including protecting race. North Carolina has four municipal bonds, preserving Macon County commissioners on the board. Payment In Lieu of Taxes Commissioner Ronnie Beale Beale has long been a (PILT), and mental health learned a lot about the inner- voice for mental health policy and criminal justice reform. workings of state agencies reform in North Carolina and “PILT money is incred- during his time as the presi- currently is a member of Gov. ibly important to not only dent of the North Carolina Pat McCrory’s N.C. Mental Western North Carolina, but Association of County Health Taskforce. While in to several states where the Commissioners. D.C. with the Macon County federal government owns a Following a recent trip to delegation, he sat down with large portion of the land,” Washington, D.C., Beale now U.S. Sen. Richard Burr to Beale said. “We were able has access to the federal gov- discuss several mental health to speak with Sen. Richard ernment on his mind as a part related issues facing the state. Burr and Sen. Thom Tillis to of the National Association The Macon County dele- let them know how important of Counties (NACo). gation was also able to attend not only the PILT money, but Beale joined commis- several work sessions and also the rural safe schools sioners Kevin Corbin and seminars with topics ranging program funding, is to our Jim Tate as well as county from workforce development county and our region.” manager Derek Roland in the to cybersecurity and technol- In 1976, the federal gov- nation’s capital in February ogy improvements. ernment created the PILT to discuss the priorities set “In my opinion, the trip to program to provide payments forth by NACo. After several Washington D.C. to the NACo to counties and other local years of service to the behav- conference is one of the most governments with substantial ioral health subcommittee, important events we attend acreage of federal land in Beale decided to run for a as a commissioner,” Macon their jurisdictions. The pay- seat on the NACo board in County Commissioner Jim ments offset losses in tax 2016. Tate said. “Part of the art of revenues because federal “Serving as the president being successful in politics land is not taxable by local of the NCACC opened a lot for Macon County is having governments. of doors to leaders of several the ability to establish rela- Two years ago the PILT departments across the state tionships with all levels of program was nearly left out that maybe weren’t open to government and our Federal of the federal budget before me or Macon County repre- government is a tremendous being added late as a rider sentatives previously,” Beale portion of that due to the to the Agriculture Act of said. “I would love to have quantity of land that they 2014 farm bill. According an opportunity to open even own in Macon County and to statistics provided by the more doors at the federal the massive Federal funds NCACC, Macon County has level.” that flow through our local 143,464 acres of federally- The North Carolina cau- government to benefit our owned land and receives cus will vote on its represen- citizens.” an annual PILT payment of tative to the NACo board at NACo unveiled its list of $336,731. Page 4 Section A — Wednesday, March 9, 2016— THE FRANKLIN PRESS Opinion Alaska Warrior Project takes vets outdoors to heal There are little things that stick with you in life. Memories of smells, tastes and even sayings bring back vivid recollections of the time and place that you first experienced those senses. Every time we at The Franklin Press hear about a group doing positive and impactful work for veterans, it brings back to mind the words of a former editor who once declared, “If you can’t support America’s veterans, who can you support?” while writing an editorial about the Smoky Mountain Veterans Stand Down. This week, a first-person account of a trip to Alaska can be found on page 8A. While a trip to the frigid tun- dra of the northwestern frontier is always certain to lead to an interesting tale or two, what makes today’s story special is the group of veterans who made the journey. The Alaska Warrior Project is a nonprofit based in Franklin that works with the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville to give eligible veterans an outdoors experience they will remember for a lifetime. In January, a pair of veterans who had previously spent significant lengths of time at the VA Medical Center joined Bruce Hare from the Alaska Warrior Project and a guide for a trip to Ambler, Alaska, a village on the edge of the tundra. The men took a boat 20 miles up the Ambler River and spent seven days hiking, hunting, fishing and simply enjoying the camaraderie of the trip. A week watching Give me local politics, hands down the Aurora Borealis, listening to wolves howling in the I come from a political family. Covering politics and elections is a distance and battling arctic char in the near-frozen river When I was a kid, my family watched tricky business for community news- was a far cry from the months spent in one small room every night of each party’s national con- papers. And despite the constant com- at a hospital. vention on TV. For one of the parties, it plaints about the “lamestream” media In typical selfless fashion, the veterans on the trip was pretty subdued viewing, my father and its biases, we work very hard to play utilized their hunting tags to harvest two caribou, which peering at the TV occasionally over the it straight down the middle. they used for food while in camp and then donated to the top of his newspaper, and my mother I’ll admit, when I sit at political glancing up from her crossword. meetings and listen to speakers con- local villagers who rely on caribou meat to get through For the favored party’s convention, demn the media, I get a little defensive. the harsh winter. though, it was an event. On the final circus, I imagined my parents rolling I know they’re talking mainly about The week was as much about healing as the time night, when candidates were nominat- over in their graves, either from laugh- network TV news and the big metro spent under a doctor’s care for a pair of vets who sac- ed and acceptance speeches made, my ing or crying – probably both. newspapers, but it still rankles. rificed their own physical well being for our country. aunts and uncles and cousins would It was within this national politi- I’ve been a journalist for more than While surgeries, stiches and physical therapy can repair come over to watch history being made. cal climate that I drove to Bloemsma 30 years, and never have I been asked injuries to the body, it often takes more to repair psycho- It was a “party.” Barn on Saturday to sit in on the Macon to write something slanted to one party logical damage. My parents and all my aunts and County GOP convention. or candidate over another. Neither has Hare described the effects of war in clear terms: “The uncles were political animals. I enjoy covering grass-roots politics, anyone I’ve worked with. horror of combat, the helplessness of injury and the suf- It wasn’t until I got older that I and it doesn’t get any rootsier than coun- Never. fering of the innocent take their toll for years after a learned that not everyone’s families ty party conventions. The passionate Now I’m not naïve enough to think lived and breathed politics. veteran’s service.” partisanship that gridlocks the federal bias doesn’t exist in journalism. We all It’s always tempting to look at the government is also in evidence, but at have our opinions, but the newspaper The Alaska Warrior Project would not be possible past through rose-colored glasses, but the local level it’s a bit less venomous. journalists I’ve known are diligent about without the support of area businesses, 26 of which con- politics seemed so much more civilized I guess that’s to be expected when the keeping those opinions out of news sto- tributed to the cause for the most recent trip to Ambler. then. Sure, there was plenty of partisan people across the aisle politically may ries. Unbiased reporting and writing is Those businesses, along with the Vietnam Veterans of posturing, but it wasn’t nearly as mean- also live across the street. right up there with accuracy on our list America Chapter 994 and all of the private citizens who spirited and vulgar as what we’ve seen By the way, we’re not playing politics of priorities. have pitched in, should be proud of their donations. lately. at the Press. We’ll cover the Democratic We’re happy to leave the slanted As a wise man once said, “If you can’t support After the Trump-Rubio small-hands county convention on April 16 as well. reporting to TV. America’s veterans, who can you support?” NC’s retention ‘elections’ struck down Compared to Donald Trump, uncon- state senator, sheriff and so on. stitutionally drawn congressional dis- Think about that for a second. tricts and new voter ID laws, another “It is hard to imagine a result more election-related controversy in North destructive of the democratic frame- Established in 1886 Carolina has received little attention. work of North Carolina government,” Nevertheless, a three-judge panel of the plaintiffs argued. Superior Court judges made a sensible Sponsors of the bill said the motiva- Our Mission Statement decision late last month in declaring tion behind it is to help control increas- The Franklin Press is published with pride for the people unconstitutional and void the 2015 state appeal by the state to the state Supreme ingly expensive judicial elections. of Macon County by Community Newspapers, Inc., law allowing “retention elections” for Court is likely. During legislative debate last year, Athens, Georgia. N.C. Supreme Court justices. The panel, in a brief order, ruled Sen. Josh Stein, a Raleigh Democrat, Tom Wood Chairman Last year, the Republican-led said the immediate impact of the bill We believe Dink NeSmith President that retention referendums violate the General Assembly passed legislation would be to protect a single Republican that strong Rachel Hoskins Regional Publisher N.C. Constitution because they are newspapers allowing sitting justices, when their not elections as required by the state incumbent, Edmunds. build strong eight-year terms are up, to run in reten- Constitution. “It should be called the Justice Bob communities – “Newspapers get things done!” Our tion referendums. That means voters That was at the heart of the chal- Edmunds Protection Act,” Stein said. primary goal is to publish distinguished and profi table would not decide between candidates, lenge to the law by Sabra Faires, a Wake As a result of the court’s decision, community-oriented newspapers. This mission will be but instead determine whether the sit- County attorney who wants to run for the state is expected to approve a new accomplished through the teamwork of professionals ting justice deserves to stay or get Edmunds’ seat. candidate filing period for candidates dedicated to truth, integrity, loyalty, quality and hard work. booted off the court in favor of a politi- Faires was arguing that the only way seeking the Edmunds seat. If more than cal appointee. the state can adopt a retention referen- two candidates sign up, a primary would Who We Are On their ballots, voters would decide dum process is through a constitutional be held – likely in June – and the top “for” or “against” retention. two vote-getters would appear on the Publisher – Rachel Hoskins amendment. The seat held by conservative Justice Faires and other plaintiffs argued November ballot. [email protected] Robert Edmunds is the only Supreme that if a retention referendum satis- We haven’t heard the last of retention Editor – Lee Buchanan Court seat up for grabs this November, fies the constitutional requirement of referendums in North Carolina – from [email protected] and with the new law in place, he decid- an election for Supreme Court justice, legal or legislative standpoints. They’ve ed to run in a retention referendum. such referendums could be used for all been debated for a long time and that News Editor – Ryan Hanchett But the three-judge panel struck other offices for which the constitution will continue. down the law, thus prohibiting reten- For now, it’s just another cause for [email protected] requires an “election” – governor, attor- tion referendums – at least for now. An ney general, agriculture commissioner, confusion for voters and candidates. Sports Editor – Andy Scheidler [email protected] News mixed for McCrory’s campaign Offi ce Manager – Judy White Gov. Pat McCrory just got both good rate in the nation and the 2nd highest in Pressroom Manager – Victor Trivett news and bad news about his prospects our region. of defeating his likely Democratic chal- North Carolinians can see for them- Production Manager – Kirk Stiwinter lenger, Attorney General Roy Cooper. selves that the state’s economy is on the Advertising Sales – Allen Pruitt & Elise Dailey Let’s start with the bad news. While upswing. High Point University’s recent Donald Trump’s delegate harvest over polls document the trend. Its Index of [email protected] the early March primaries and cau- Consumer Sentiment reached 89.7 in cuses fell short of media expectations February, up from 70.4 in September How to reach us — because Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio, 2013. Online www.thefranklinpress.com Mitt Romney, and other Republicans most recent period available, the third Good economic performance isn’t Phone 828-524-2010 and conservatives finally got their act quarter of 2015. North Carolina ranked the only piece of good news McCrory Mail PO Box 350, Franklin, N.C. 28744 together and began focusing attention first in the Southeast, and 14th in the has enjoyed of late. The state budget is on the frontrunner’s manifest shortcom- nation, with an annualized growth rate running a surplus. His administration ings, Trump still won a plurality. He still in inflation-adjusted GDP of 2.8 percent has announced a Medicaid reform strat- Subscription Rates got closer to the GOP nomination. for the quarter, markedly higher than egy that all sides seem willing to live Macon County Others If Trump gets it, the most likely the 1.9 percent rate for the nation as a with and implement. One year $30.00 $50.00 outcome in the fall is a disastrous loss whole. It’s far too early to predict the gov- Two years $52.00 $92.00 to Hillary Clinton and a significant drag That’s just a snapshot of a single ernor’s reelection in November. I expect on the Republican Party’s ability to elect quarter, admittedly. But the longer- the gubernatorial race to be highly com- Seasonal $40.00 or reelect other candidates down the term trend is also impressive for North petitive. If McCrory is on the ticket This newspaper is published each Wednesday and Friday by ballot, including McCrory. Carolina. If you start the analysis in with Donald Trump, it will be like The Franklin Press, 40 Depot Street, Franklin, North Carolina 28734. On the other hand, news events in mid-2013, when McCrory’s first budget, trying to win a footrace with a ball and USPS 208-440. Second class postage paid at Franklin, N.C. 28744. early March also presented the governor tax reform and other signature programs chain dragging along behind him. It’s POSTMASTER: Send address changes to with significant opportunities to make were enacted into law, the state’s econo- doable, particularly if Cooper continues The Franklin Press, PO Box 350, Franklin, N.C. 28744 his case to voters. One was the release my has grown by a compounded annual to stumble. But it may well turn out to be of gross domestic product data for the rate of 3.2 percent — the 12th highest an exhausting photo finish. THE FRANKLIN PRESS – Wednesday, March 9, 2016 – Section A Page 5 Social

Submitted photo Macon Alpha Delta Kappa chapter launched Members of Delta Zeta Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa, Macon County chapter, formed in February and initi- ated its first members on Feb. 23 (in alphabetical order): April Anderson, Emily Awtrey, Peggy Brown, Deborah Cloer, Melissa Curtis, Allison Guynn, Davitta Henry, Kathryn Huscusson, Joan Lansford, Carla McAllister, Kina Picou, Pamela Roper, Lisa Schaefer, Tammy Stiles and Emily Wilson. Delta Zeta was sponsored by its sister chapter in Haywood County. Alpha Delta Kappa is an international society that promotes education, altruism, and community service. Delta Zeta is the 95th chapter in North Carolina. Bennetts celebrate 60th anniversary Robert E. and Ann Pearce Bennett will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Wednesday, March 16. The Bennetts were married in 1956 in Lakeland, Calendar of events Florida. They have three children, Bob Bennett Jr. and wife, Shirley, of Westminster, South Carolina; Bruce Bennett and wife, Julie, of Franklin; and David Bennett Announcements and wife, Bonnie, of Franklin. They also have four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. • Parkinson’s Support in anyone interested in learning Beekeepers Association will Methodist Church. the Mountains will meet at more about the disease. conduct its Bee School from 3 p.m. Thursday, March 10 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, • A program about vis- in the Heritage Room of the • Massage therapist March 12 at the Agricultural iting the U.S. Air Force Jackson County Department MaryAnn Ingram will Extension Office on Thomas military aviation museum in Military News on Aging, 100 County share her knowledge about Heights Road in Franklin. Dayton, Ohio, will be pre- Services Park in Sylva. Ruth maintaining and enhancing Cost is $10, which includes sented by Fred Alexander Quiring will present a pro- health at the general meet- a book and annual mem- at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Ott graduates USAF basic gram on life-enhancing activ- ing of the Nantahala Hiking bership in the bee club. For March 15 during the meet- U.S. Air Force Airman skills. ities for family caregivers. Club at 7 p.m. on Friday, more information, call Larry ing of the Aviation Historical Caitlin M. Ott graduated Airmen who complete Parkinson’s Support in the March 11, in the meeting Cooper at 828-371-2101. Society at the Macon County from basic military training basic training earn four Mountains provides informa- room of the Franklin Public Airport. There is no charge, at Joint Base San Antonio- credits toward an associate tion and encouragement to Library. Ingram will discuss • The Sylva Photo Club and the public is welcome. Lackland in San Antonio, in applied science degree people with Parkinson’s and fitness through strength, will have a roundtable dis- For more information, con- Texas. through the Community their care partners in Macon, flexibility and exercises. cussion about travel photog- tact Alexander at aeroscrib- The airman completed College of the Air Force. Jackson and Haywood coun- raphy at 2 p.m. Saturday, [email protected]ß or 828- an intensive, eight-week pro- Ott is the daughter ties. Its meetings are open to • The Macon County March 12 at the Cullowhee 506-5869. gram that included train- of Diana M. Bernard of ing in military discipline Franklin and James E. Ott of Arts & Entertainment and studies, Air Force core Middletown, Maryland. values, physical fitness, and She is a 2014 graduate of • Folkmoot hosts a com- will also be traditional Indian will start at 2:30 p.m. and tion, call 524-3644. basic warfare principles and Middletown High School. munity dinner and dance games and a history lesson, will include squares and con- presentation inspired by the a henna station, Indian food tra dances. All dances will be • A new movie starring beauty and bounty of India and live music. For more taught and walked through Judi Densch and Bill Nighy at 6 p.m. Friday, March 11 information call 828-452- before dancing. No previous will be screened at 2 p.m. and at the Folkmoot Friendship 2997 or email at info@folk- experience is necessary, and 6 p.m. Wednesday, March Center, 112 Virginia Ave., moot.org. no partner is required. Anne 16 in the Macon County Waynesville. Tickets are $5 Marie Walter will call the Public Library Meeting for children between 4 and 18 • The next Second dance to live music by Out of Room. As the Best Exotic years old, $10 for adults and Sunday Community Dance the Woodwork. Marigold Hotel has only a $30 for families. To reserve will be on Sunday, March single remaining vacancy – a spot call 828-452-2997 or 13. The dance is sponsored • Mountain Voices posing a rooming predica- purchase tickets online at by the Jackson County Public Community Chorus will ment for two fresh arrivals FolkmootUSA.org. The eve- Library and will be held in practice from 6-7:30 p.m. – Sonny pursues his expan- ning will feature Meaghann the community room on Monday, March 14 at First sionist dream of opening a Lynne of Waynesville Belly the second floor of the old Baptist Church, 69 Iotla St., second hotel. Rated PG for Dance, sharing and leading courthouse in the Library Franklin. New singers are some language and sugges- a Rajasthani Dance. There Complex in Sylva. Dancing welcome. For more informa- tive comments; 2 hrs. 2 min. Fundraisers

• Smoky Mountain First injury. There will be door apples, strawberries, peaches, In Families is having a prizes. • Macon County 4-H blackberries, raspberries and bowling fundraiser at 4:30 is offering a selection of grapes. Orders will be taken p.m. Saturday, March 12 • Junaluskee Masonic fruit and berry trees for through Monday, March 14. at Franklin Lanes. The cost Lodge, 50 Church St., sale. This annual plant For more information or to is $15 per person for three Franklin, is having its annual sale helps raise money for get an order form, visit the games. All proceeds will go fundraiser breakfast from Macon County youth activi- Macon County Cooperative to assist families or individu- 7-11 a.m. Saturday, March ties and travel opportuni- Extension website at macon. als with a developmental dis- 12. Cost is $7 for adults and ties through 4-H. A wide ces.ncsu.edu or call 828-349- ability or a traumatic brain $5 for children under 12. selection of plants includes: 2046. Meetings

• The Franklin Amateur Franklin. Sherrie Peeler, • The Battle of Sugartown The program will feature a Radio Club will hold its family and consumer sci- Chapter of the North Carolina presentation by Mary Stone, weekly breakfast meeting at ence agent with the Jackson Society, Daughters of the NC Master Gardener, about 7:30 a.m. Thursday, March County Extension Center, American Revolution (DAR), growing asparagus in North 10 at the Kountry Kitchen, will speak about radon and will hold its monthly meeting Carolina. Visitors are wel- 351 Carolina Mountain Drive its connection with lung at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, come. For more information, . All hams and those interest- cancer in our area. Light March 14 in the Boiler Room call 828-369-6302. ed in ham radio are invited. refreshments will be served. Restaurant at 1024 Georgia For more information, call • The Macon County Everyone is welcome. Road in Franklin. All DAR Howard Estes at 828-421- members and prospective Democratic Men’s Club will 4586. members are welcome. For hold a joint dinner meet- • The Federated Franklin ing with the Democratic more information, call 828- • The Dauntless Diamond Women’s Club will meet at Women’s Club at 6 p.m. 524-2673. Dames of the Franklin Red noon Friday, March 11 at Tuesday, March 15 at Hat Society will meet at Shoney’s on Georgia Road. Memorial United Methodist • The VFW Auxiliary 11:30 a.m. Thursday, March This will be the club’s last Church. Representative will be having its monthly 10, at the Valley Café located say-in-touch luncheon of the Joe Sam Queen will be the at 7099 U.S. 441, Dillard, year, so members are urged meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, speaker. Georgia. New members are to attend. RSVP to Brenda March 14. There will be a welcome. For more informa- Jacobs at 828-421-0411. covered-dish meal before the tion, call Pat McGee, chapter meeting. queen, at 828-349-4195. • The Jackson County • The March meeting chapter of the NAACP will of the Otto Garden Club • The Macon County have a membership meet- Cancer Support Group will will be held at 1:30 p.m. ing and program at 10 a.m. meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Wednesday, March 16 at Saturday, March 12 at March 10 in the cafeteria the Otto Community Center, of Angel Medical Center Liberty Baptist Church, 551 60 Firehouse Road, behind on Riverview Street in Scotts Creek Road, Sylva. the Otto Fire Department. Rants & Raves: Another convenience center?

continued from 1A Nantahala Lake. That is painted pickle ball lines an amazing natural area on the basketball courts Highlands. that could be a real draw at Parker Meadows. Some ••• to Macon County. basketball lines would No matter who you ••• have been a better first vote for, get out and vote. Our convenience cen- project. It’s your right. ters are becoming full ••• ••• every weekend with gar- Raves to the police offi- After visiting Franklin, bage. It may be time to cer that helped me get I have to say the local add another location. my keys out of my locked leaders need to capitalize ••• vehicle. He was very polite more on the area around I noticed the county and helpful. Page 6 Section A — Wednesday, March 9, 2016— THE FRANKLIN PRESS Education Scholarship applications available at Franklin High Franklin High School is tation must be sent to the community involvement. Scholarship, the Angela now offering the fourth ses- address on the application Applications must be sub- Dawn Shope Memorial sion of senior scholarships. and post marked by April mitted online by March 27 Scholarship, the Darrin Applications or instruc- 30. to the address given on the Eugene Taylor Memorial tion sheet for online appli- application. Scholarship and the cations are now available Junaluskee Foundation Slagle Memorial Building for pick-up in the FHS Scholarship –Applications NC Society of Scholarship. Criteria guidance office. Seniors now available for pick-up Accountants Scholarship include strong academ- Photo submitted must adhere to the dead- in the FHS Guidance office – Applications are avail- ics, school and community SCC’s respiratory therapy lines printed on the schol- for graduating seniors of able for graduating seniors activities, and financial arship boxes even if the Macon County district planning to attend a two- need. Applications must be students start clinical rotations deadline on the actual public schools planning or four-year postsecond- returned to the guidance application is different. to attend a two- or four- ary institution in North office on or before 3:30 pm Applications will not be year university in the fall. Carolina in the fall with on Friday, March 18. First-year students in Southwestern Community accepted after 3:30 pm on Criteria include strong a firm intention to pur- College’s respiratory therapy program are starting the indicated deadline date. academics, extracurricular sue a major in account- William V. Mason their clinical rotations in March at area hospitals. They activities, and recommen- ing. Application instruc- Masonic Scholarship – are, front row, from left: Jordan Bender of Hiawassee, Call Kathy Breedlove in Ga.; Melissa McCubbin of Andrews, Faith Williamson the FHS Guidance office dation letters with consid- tions are available in the Applications are now eration given to financial Franklin High School available for pick-up in of Franklin; and Mark Orr of Brevard. Second row: at 524-6467 for more infor- Ashley Moyer of Hayesville, Michaela Hensley of mation. need. Applications must be Guidance office and must the FHS Guidance office returned to the guidance be returned to the address for graduating seniors of Clyde and Jennifer Grindel of Cullowhee. Third row: office on or before 3:30 pm indicated on or before Macon County district Maegan Rathbone of Murphy and Heather Little of Bob R. McGuire Murphy. Back row: Callie Nichols of Waynesville, Memorial Scholarship on Friday, March 18. April 15. public schools who are Christopher Jenkins of Franklin and Karson Fleet Ð Applications now avail- planning to attend a two- of Sylva. Not pictured are program coordinator able for pick-up in the FHS Little Mountaineer NC Tomato Growers or four-year postsecond- Samantha Campbell and clinical coordinator Brent Guidance office for graduat- Scholarship – Applications Association Endowed ary institution in the fall. Holland. For more information about the respiratory ing seniors of North Carolina are now available for pick- Scholarship – Applications Criteria include strong therapy program at SCC, contact Campbell at 828- public schools who are cur- up in the FHS Guidance are now available for pick- academics, extracurricular 339-4472 or [email protected]. rently clients of the Child office for graduating up in the FHS Guidance activities and recommen- Support Services Program. seniors planning to attend office for graduating dation letters, with consid- Applicants must present an a two- or four-year postsec- seniors planning to attend eration given to financial acceptance letter from a post- ondary institution to pursue a two- or four-year post- need. Applications must secondary institution and a degree in the agricultural secondary institution in the be returned to the guid- have maintained a C aver- or dairy sciences. Criteria fall. Criteria include strong ance office on or before age or above. Applications include strong academics academics, activities, 3:30 pm on Friday, March must be sent to the address and activities with consid- financial need and a com- 18. indicated and postmarked no eration to financial need. mitment to a career in hor- later than April 20. Applications must be sent ticulture and/or agribusi- Zonta International to the address on the appli- ness. Applications must be Young Women in Public Coach Dale Hough cation and postmarked by returned to the address on Affairs Scholarship – Memorial Scholarship – May 1. the application by April 30. Applications are now Applications now avail- available for pick-up in the able for pick-up in the FHS Macon County Unit The Charles Edward FHS Guidance office for Guidance office for gradu- 108 American Legion Cathey Masonic graduating female seniors ating seniors of Franklin Auxiliary Scholarship – Scholarship Ð Applications of Franklin High School High School planning to Applications are now being are now available to gradu- who are planning to attend Submitted photo attend a two- or four-year accepted from females in ating seniors enrolled in an a two- or four-year post- Gem & Mineral scholarship post-secondary institution the current FHS graduating accredited North Carolina secondary institution in in the fall. Criteria include class planning to attend a public high school planning the fall. Criteria include school and community four-year accredited insti- to attend a four-year post- an active commitment to Leslie Montoya of Franklin, a junior majoring in geolo- activities, strong academ- tution. Students must be a secondary institution in the volunteerism, leadership gy at Western Carolina University, is this year’s recipi- ics as well as financial direct descendant of a war- fall. Criteria include strong and support of empower- ent of a $2,000 scholarship from the Gem & Mineral Society of Franklin. President Al Pribble presented the need. Applications must be time veteran and provide academics, extracurricu- ing women through service award at the general meeting of the Society on Feb. returned to Guidance on or documentation. Complete lar and community activi- and advocacy. Applications instructions and applica- ties and recommendation must be returned to the 25. The Franklin Gem & Mineral Society awards a before 3:30 pm on Friday, scholarship annually to area students studying earth March 18. tions are available in the letters. Completed applica- FHS guidance office on or FHS Guidance office and tions and documentation before 3:30 pm on Friday, sciences. The Society also operates The Franklin must be returned by 3:30 must be mailed and received March 18. Gem & Mineral Museum in the historic Macon County JMS Cattleman’s Jail at 25 Phillips St. in downtown Franklin. Association Agricultural on or before Friday, March by address indicated on or Scholarship – Applications 18. before Friday, March 11. are now available for pick- The FHS Memorial up in the FHS Guidance McDonalds Future Scholarship Program – office for graduating History Makers Applications are now avail- seniors of local area high Scholarship – Online able for pick-up in the FHS schools planning to attend applications are now avail- Guidance office for gradu- a two- or four-year col- able for high school seniors ating seniors of Franklin lege in the fall and enroll residing in Macon County High School planning to in livestock, agriculture who are planning to attend attend a two- or four-year or forestry-related stud- an accredited two- or four- postsecondary institution ies. Criteria include activi- year secondary institution in the fall. One applica- ties, strong academics and in the fall. Student must tion considers students financial consideration. be a legal U.S. resident for the following schol- Completed applications under the age of 21, have arships: the A.B. Slagle and supporting documen- a cumulative GPA of 3.0 Memorial Scholarship, the or greater and demonstrate Adelaide Brewer Memorial Education Briefs Robbins graduates took office Tuesday, March tant professor of history Juanita Robbins of 1, is planning to visit every and Southern studies at Franklin has received campus and many affiliates the Center for the Study her Bachelor of Arts in of the UNC system over the of Southern Culture at the Interdisciplinary Studies next few months. Her stop University of Mississippi. (K-8) from Western at WCU will be the second Her presentation will be Governors University on the statewide tour. based on her dissertation (WGU). The university Spellings’ visit to that traced the allianc- held its 30th semi-annual Cullowhee will coincide es forged and grassroots commencement ceremony with the quarterly meet- movements led by women in Orlando on Feb. 6 and ing of the WCU Board of in the Appalachian South celebrated the graduation Trustees, giving the new in the 1960s and 1970s. of more than 7,300 gradu- president a chance to hear ates. from as many voices as Claire Bilby, senior vice possible from the WCU president, Event Operations community and Premium Services at Walt Disney World Resort, Historian to speak on delivered the commence- on women’s history ment address. Students who A Mississippi histo- were not able to attend the rian will visit the Western ceremony in person were Carolina University cam- able to watch the event via pus to give a presentation live video stream on the as part of the university’s WGU website. observance of Women’s History Month. UNC president visiting Jessica Wilkerson Western Carolina will speak about “Where Margaret Spellings, Movements Meet: From president of the University the War on Poverty to of North Carolina sys- Grassroots Feminism in tem, will visit the cam- the Appalachian South” pus of Western Carolina at 7 p.m. Thursday, March University on Thursday, 10, in the first-floor audi- March 10 and Friday, torium of H.F. Robinson March 11. Administration Building. Spellings, who officially Wilkerson is an assis- THE FRANKLIN PRESS – Wednesday, March 9, 2016 – Section A Page 7 WCU’s digital collections honored with state award Western Carolina independent, nonprofit orga- university has made a com- sional research. These hold- Hunter Library’s special wise,” said Heather South, University’s digital col- nization dedicated to the mitment to maintaining and ings are a regional resource collections. The project is representative of the Western lections at Hunter Library preservation of collections in fostering accessibility, she and source of pride.” supported by grants from Regional Archives. “For us, have been honored with the libraries, museums, archives said. One collection, “Great the Institute of Museum the project has opened up North Carolina Preservation and historic sites. The orga- “We created new posi- Smoky Mountains: A Park and Library Services and our collections to a wider Consortium’s 2015 Award for nization is committed to pre- tions, like a head of technolo- for America,” is gaining the State Library of North audience as well as provided Preservation Excellence. serving tangible and intan- gy, a digital initiatives librar- prominence as the National Carolina. us with much needed pres- The award recognizes gible heritage for present and ian, and several digital pro- Park Service begins its cen- “The partnership estab- ervation scanning of records institutions that have demon- future generations. duction technicians,” Fariello tennial year and highlights lished by the library with both and images that we just were strated an exceptional com- Anna Fariello, WCU said. “Hunter Library has the importance of partner- the National Park Service and unable to do on our own.” mitment to the preservation associate professor for digi- gone from case-by-case digi- ships. The WCU collection the State Archives of North To access Hunter of heritage. Hunter Library tal initiatives, said Hunter tal projects to a truly sustain- features maps, documents Carolina has now opened up Library’s digital collections, digital collections was select- Library now has 15 collec- able digital preservation pro- and photographs from the research to thousands of pre- go to digitalcollections.wcu. ed for preserving the his- tions archived online. These gram. These collections sup- archives of Great Smoky viously locked away images edu. For more information, tory and culture of the state’s range from small, library- port education and human- Mountains National Park, and created digital preserva- contact Liz Skene at 828-227- western region. held collections to large ities programs, as well as North Carolina’s Western tion and access that would 2674 or Fariello at 828-227- The consortium is an partnered collections. The student, personal and profes- Regional Archives and have never happened other- 2499 or [email protected]. Obituaries Dr. Conrad Odell Barrett Dennis Elder Daigle Dr. Conrad Odell Barrett went home to be with his Lord Dennis Elder Daigle, 54, of Franklin, passed away Jeffrey Claude Reece and Savior on Friday, March 4, 2016, with his family by his Saturday, March 5, 2016. Jeffrey Claude Reece, 58, of Franklin, passed away side. Born in Greenville, Maine, he was the son of Jerry Daigle Sunday, March 6, 2016. Conrad was born the third child out of eight to Grover and Amelia Crossman Daigle. He was preceded in death by Born in Spokane, Washington, he was the Odell Barrett and Bertha Irene Sorrells in Homer, Banks a niece, Jennifer Holsclaw. Dennis was a U.S. son of the late Jethro Reece and Mary Trull County, Georgia on June 21, 1933. He attend- Army and Air Force Reserves veteran. He Reece. In addition to his parents, he was ed school in Georgia until his older sister was enjoyed Corvettes, cooking, building, riding preceded in death by a son, William David killed in a train/car accident, when the family motorcycles and family. Reece; brother, James Reece and sister, Donna moved to Franklin. This became the place he In addition to his parents, he is sur- Wyatt. Jeff was a U.S. Army veteran. He loved would always refer to as “home.” vived by his wife, Katheryn Pierce Daigle; hunting, fishing and enjoyed football. Jeff fin- God called him to service at a young age paternal grandmother, Isabelle Miller; daugh- ished third in state wrestling at Thomasville and he accepted Christ as his personal savior ter, Jessica Marie Daigle-Jones and husband High School as a freshman. on July 16, 1949. Conrad borrowed $80 from Dewey “Tres” Jones of Ontario, New York; son, Dennis He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Betty Hastings a local businessman to ride the bus to Waxahachie, Texas to Patrick Allen Daigle of Grand Island, New York; one sister, Reece; two sons, Keith Reece of Fort Walton Beach, Florida attend Southwestern Bible College of the Assemblies of God, Cindy Storer and husband Lloyd of Franklin; one broth- and Tyler Reece of Franklin; five broth- where he obtained his first bachelor’s degree. While still in er, Leonard Daigle of Ridgeville, South ers and sisters, Daniel Reece of Canton, school, he traveled and spoke at different churches, including Carolina; grandchildren, Andrew, Katherine, Donald Parris Jr. and Billy Parris, both of a church in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This is where he met Barbara, Johnathan, Logan, Jerry, Emma, Alena Darrington, Washington, Jane Lovingood of his wife of 61 years. They resided in Dallas while he was and Ava; nephews, Christopher, Nicholas, Wilmington, and Carol Teague of Belmont; and several nieces finishing school and worked at a freight company loading Cameron, Christopher, Matthew, Tyler and Brandon; and one and nephews. dock. He took a job with Nunn Bush Shoe Company and it niece, Jamie. No services are planned. was quickly noticed that he could sell. He was promoted to A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the his own store in Florida. March 10 in the chapel of Macon Funeral Home. Darren family to help pay for funeral expenses. In 1959 he was voted in as pastor of Central Assembly of Cochran will officiate. Military rites will be conducted by Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. God, where he would remain for 26 years. After semi-retiring, VFW Post 7339 and American Legion Post 108. Online condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome. he went back to North Carolina to help take care of his mother The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, com. and worked for the North Carolina District of the Assemblies March 9 at Macon Funeral Home. of God as well as doing mission work. Missing Oklahoma and Mount Harmony Baptist Church is collecting monetary Annie Belle Bingham Scott his kids, he moved back and started Christian Chapel, and and household donations to help the family recover from the Annie Belle Bingham Scott, 77, of Macon County, passed continued to be the senior pastor until his death. house fire at 960 Campbell Road, Franklin, NC 28734. away Friday, March 4, 2016. Born in Franklin, she was the Throughout the years, Conrad never quit going to school. Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. daughter of the late Richard Bingham and After earning two bachelor’s degrees, two master’s degrees, at Online condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome. Elsie Dowdle Bingham. In addition to her the age of 81 he obtained his doctorate in theology. com. parents, she was preceded in death by her Larger than life, there were many things he enjoyed, but husband, George Scott; a brother, Richard visiting with people is probably highest on the list. He never David Lawrence Kussow “Dick” Bingham; sisters, Mary Dryman, met a stranger. The family jokes about not being able to go David Lawrence Kussow passed into spirit on Wednesday, Elma Bates, Sallie Passmore and Esta Mae anywhere, including out of the country, with him not finding March 2, 2016. Stepp; and son in-law, Ben Beach. She was a someone he knew. He was born in Neenah, Wisconsin on Aug. 4, 1941, the member of Watauga Baptist Church. Conrad was able to travel many places, including the Holy son of Lawrence Edward Kussow and Irene Mildred Vetter She is survived by a daughter, Nancy Beach of Franklin; Land, vacations with the family to Mexico and many other Kussow. His adopted little brother, Dickie sons, Terry Scott (Robin) of Franklin, Tracy Scott (Phelica) locales. There were many hunting trips with his son Mike, Kussow, also preceded him in death. of Duncan, Oklahoma; a brother, Ted Bingham of Augusta, who predeceased him in 2009, as well as other hunting bud- His physical presence will be greatly Georgia; sisters, Nelle Green of Franklin, Birdie Suttle of dies. Teaching his grandchildren at an early age to hunt, up missed by his loving family; his wife, Sandy Charlotte and Mildred Russell of Albemarle; three grandchil- until two years ago he was still going on pheasant hunting Hedstrom Kussow; daughter, Jacqueline dren, Stuart Beach, Hunter Scott, and Ashlyn Scott; special trips with his family. He traveled to North Carolina as often as Kussow-Sroka; son, Kevin Kussow; four niece, Elsie Hoxit of Sylva; caregiver, Lupe’ Olvera; and other he could, and when he no longer was able to go, he continued grandsons, Rion Kussow, Brayden Sroka, nieces and nephews. to have a very close relationship with his brothers, sister and Keaton Sroka and Maddox Kussow; daughter- A funeral was held Tuesday, March 8, in the chapel of nieces/nephews. in-law, Michele Kussow; son-in-law, Craig Sroka; sister, Dawn Macon Funeral Home. Rev. Terry Dixon, Rev. Gary McCoy Some of Conrad’s favorite things were piddling around the Thomas of Maryland; and brother, Jim Kussow of Florida. and Rev. David Lee Williams officiated. Burial was in the farm, gardening, painting, teaching art classes, writing, feed- Dave graduated from Southern Illinois University with Watauga Baptist Church Cemetery. ing and watching birds in his feeders, and doing “projects” degrees in horticulture and forestry and a master’s in turf The family received friends Monday, March 7, at Macon in the barn with Dale, Taylor and Logan. He loved the family management. Dave's life's work here has encompassed many Funeral Home. farm where he has resided for more than 20 years with his facets: Highland Park, Illinois' first city forester, retail/ whole- Pallbearers were Bobby Franks, Roy Mashburn, Steve family and all the animals that called it home. sale; landscaping nursery owner in Leesburg, Florida; Three Passmore, Brent Bradley, Billy Franks, Leslie Bryson, Mitchell Conrad is survived by his wife, Barbara; son David M. Eagles Outfitters, head of the family; deliverer of Meals on Mashburn and Daniel “Boone” Williamson. Barrett of the home; daughter, Linda M. Robinson and hus- Wheels in Franklin for over 15 years, an astronomer (as is Honorary pallbearer was Tommy Green. band Dale; grandchildren, Taylor Barrett Robinson, Haley his son), philosopher, and a consulere who has touched many Memorial donations can be made the American Cancer Robinson Weaver and husband Jarrod, Logan Dale Robinson, lives in many places. Society, American Cancer Society P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma and Brooke Allison Barrett. He is also survived by brothers In lieu of flowers, Dave would say, "Do something for City, OK 73123. George Barrett (Gayle), Willard Barrett and Harold Barrett, someone else," "plant a tree”or “make this world a better Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. all of Franklin, and sister Dorothy Duke (Jack) of Jefferson, place." Online condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome. Georgia; nieces Elaine, Loretta, Dale, Jackie, Lena, Jan, Private services for immediate family have been held. com. Kristie and Angie; and nephews Bill, John, Jeff, Jim, Dave, The Kussows will plant a tree in Dave’s honor at Mountain Doug and Kevin. Hollow. Should you wish to come, you can call Kevin, Jackie Conrad was predeceased by his parents, Grover and or Sandy. Bertha, son Michael Kent Barrett, brother Branson Barrett, Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. and sisters Grace L. Barrett and Barbara Gregory. Online condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome. The family has had been fortunate to be able to take care com. of him while he was sick. Special thanks goes out to the care from the many friends he made at St. Francis, his friend Thelma Watts McCarley Dewayne Thompson, First Presbyterian Church in Franklin, Thelma Watts McCarley, 83, formerly of Franklin, passed United Methodist Church of Porter, Christian Chapel of away January 15, 2016 at a care facility in Myrtle Creek, Muskogee and Rose Rock Hospice. Oregon. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Bertha Pallbearers will be Dale Robinson, Taylor Robinson, Emma Parker Watts. A gathering for a celebration of life was Logan Robinson, Jarrod Weaver, Doug Duke and State held on Feb. 13 in Myrtle Creek. Representative Wade Rousselot. Honorary pallbearers will be Jeff Walden, and board Roberta Mae Arnold Passmore members of Christian Chapel, Richard Pfennighausen, Clyde Roberta Mae Arnold Passmore, 79, passed away Sunday, Pride and Henry Holland. March 6, 2016. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 10 at Mrs. Passmore was born March 30, 1936 in Macon County Christian Chapel. There will be a private family burial not to the late William Roy and Effie Leona Bates Arnold. She open to the public. was a seamstress for many years and was a member of Grace Baptist Church. Roberta will be remembered Lucille H Cocke by her family as the greatest wife, mother and Lucille H Cocke, 85, joined her loved ones in Heaven on grandmother there ever was. March 2, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Survivors include her husband of 63 Gene Cocke; parents Fred and Mary Hannah; years, Henry C. Passmore; nine children, siblings Walter Hannah, Maxine Hannah and Ella O’ Brien (Joe) of Franklin, Henry A. Gladys (Ernie) Wright; and nephew Walter Passmore (Katsuko) of Barstow, California, Wright. She is survived by two children, Paul Passmore (Ruby) of New London, North Chuck (April) Cocke and Hannah (Mike) Carolina, Janie Drapeau (Kelvin) of Yuma, Arizona, Rick Sullivan; three grandchildren; numerous Passmore (Tammy) of Taylorsville, North Carolina, Lethia nieces, nephews, and other loved ones. Shaver (Doug) of Dacula, Georgia, Jenny Guyer (Jimmy) of Lucille earned her degree in physical Franklin, Alice McCall (Keith) of Franklin and Teresa Massie therapy from Women’s College, now known as the University (Kevin) of Clyde; 42 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; of North Carolina Greensboro, and the Medical College of Virginia, now known as Virginia Commonwealth. She and one great-great grandchild. She was preceded in death by worked with veterans in hospitals in Oklahoma City and one son, Gilmer Passmore and twin infant sons. Oteen and journeyed across Macon County with Angel Home A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March Health. She loved to travel and was always ready to go. 9, 2016 at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. As a longtime supporter of the American Cancer Society Frank Rodriguez and Rev. Andy Cloer officiating. Burial and being a breast cancer survivor, she was the founder of will follow in the Clarks Chapel United Methodist Church the Macon County Cancer Support Group and counseled Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Tuesday many women, young and old, on the path through treatment evening at Bryant – Grant Funeral Home. to survivorship. Pallbearers will be Ben Rodriguez, Mitchell Bowman, Public visitation was Sunday, March 6 at Bryant-Grant John Brostson, Mikeal Bryggare, David Hasket, and James Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made Conley. to Patton United Methodist Church 4668 Old Murphy Road, Online condolences are available at bryantgrantfuneral- Franklin, NC 28734. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is serving home.com. the Cocke family. Online condolences are available at bryant- Bryant- Grant Funeral Home is serving the Passmore grantfuneralhome.com. family. Page 8 Section A — Wednesday, March 9, 2016— THE FRANKLIN PRESS

Photo submitted The Alaska Warrior Project from Franklin recently took two veterans on a week-long adventure in the wilderness near Ambler, Alaska. Veterans experience healing power of nature

Bruce Hare you have to fly, drive a boat Special to The Press or ride a snow machine. Beyond Ambler there are The Alaska Warrior only hundreds of miles of Project, from right here in mountains and then hundreds Franklin, is a volunteer effort of miles of tundra in every to assist wounded veterans direction. People in Ambler receiving treatment from the live on the edge of a vast Charles George Veteran’s wilderness, and they are as Administration Hospital in comfortable with the wild as Asheville. The goal of the they are with their iPhones organization is to help vet- and airplanes. erans discover the benefits This year’s trip included of outdoor recreation therapy two veterans and two guides, For some, recovery could ror of combat, the helpless- during their recovery. who took a Jon boat 20 miles mean just coming home from ness of injury, and the suffer- Many veterans endure up the Ambler River and the hospital, for others it ing of the innocent take their years of surgeries, drug pro- pitched a tent camp. We were could mean learning to walk toll for years after a veteran’s tocols, physical therapy and at the edge of a black spruce again or it could be coming service. counseling. Based on wide- forest on one side of the river to understand the meaning of I would like to thank the spread experience over many and snow capped peaks on their nightmares. wonderful people of Franklin years there is significant evi- the other side. We had four That’s where the outdoor and Macon County for their dence that outdoor recreation days of sunshine and three recreation therapy comes in. generous contributions to therapy can benefit many days of snow. We watched Nothing heals like Mother the Alaska Warrior Project. people during their recovery. the Aurora Borealis five Nature, and once veterans Donations from 26 business- Nothing heals better than the nights and listened to wolves see that with a little help es, organizations and indi- beauty, the solitude and the howling for six nights. they can still experience viduals make these trips pos- joy of just being outside in The veterans on the trip those wild and remote places sible for our veterans. nature. harvested two caribou and it can change their whole Also, the Vietnam The Alaska Warrior caught Arctic char and gray- perspective about recovery. Veterans of America, Project has completed three ling from the river. From a Embracing and surviving the Chapter 994 has provided trips to Alaska with veter- hill near camp we could see challenge of nature can give initial funding and continu- ans, and this year’s trip took 50 miles in every direction, veterans ideas and energy to ing encouragement for devel- us back to the Arctic and and there was only pristine pursue their dreams. opment of this program to the Brooks Range near the wilderness from horizon to For the adventurer to serve our veterans. Inupiat village of Ambler. horizon. Except for the meat be able to witness that wild The Charles George With a population of about we ate in camp, we donated beauty and stand close to Veterans Administration 200, Ambler is a wild cross the caribou meat to the vil- danger brings us into the Hospital in Asheville has Photos submitted section of Native Alaskans, lage since they are dependent present moment in a way won national recognition for Above left, it took a little early morning primitive con- oil workers, government on caribou and salmon for nothing else ever could. the excellent care they pro- struction work to keep the camp on the Ambler River employees, hunters and subsistence. It takes more than stitches vide, and our deep appre- upright. Above, U.S. Army veteran David McRaney anglers. Ambler is way out Recovery means different and pills to make a veteran a ciation for all they have done shows off an arctic char he angled out of the river during there, and to get anywhere things to different veterans. whole person again. The hor- cannot be overstated. the Alaska Warrior Project trip.

Press photos/Tim Reaves Shiitake workshop goes hands-on Above, Martha Hicks drills holes in an oak log, which she will use to grow shiitake mushrooms. Macon County Extension Agent Alan Durden led about 20 people through a class on growing the commercially attractive fungus. Then he walked them through the process of drilling holes in the logs, inoculating them with shii- take fungus and ceiling the holes with hot wax. Below, Alan Newton inoculates his log with shiitake fungus by inserting shiitake mycelium into holes using a saw- dust plunger. Macon County Extension Agent Alan Durden led about 20 people through a class on growing the commercially attractive fungus. Then he walked them through the process of drilling holes in the logs, inoculating them with shiitake fungus and ceiling the holes with hot wax. The Franklin Pre## Wednesday B March 9, 2016 SPORTS SECTION All-WNCAC selections Ask Andy Future HOF quarterback calls it quits uestions regard- ing Peyton QManning: Was it Tory Agrusa the right call to retire? How much did the Tennessee and Year: Senior HGH storylines affect his Position: Guard decision? Which team would All-WNCAC: Second he have played for next Points: 12.8 (12.9 in year? Is he the greatest QB WNCAC games) of all-time?

FHS coach Scott After considerable specu- Hartbarger on why Agrusa lation that he was consider- deserved the WNCAC nod – ing a comeback, Manning “Her scoring average, officially announced his how hard she worked and retirement earlier this week. bounced back. She got a full Make no mistake, this year in. She was our leader was undoubtedly the right on the floor. She played great decision. At 39 years old, defense. Just an all-around it was time for Manning to good year for her.” hang it up. His arm strength hasn’t been the same the past few years since the neck surgery. Three Panthers garner With Denver winning a Super Bowl, it was the perfect time for Manning to honors after leading team ride off into the sunset. How many great players get to with scoring, defense do that? Michael Jordan had the storybook ending when he swished a game-winning All-Western North Carolina Athletic jumper to win the NBA Conference girls basketball selections Finals in his final game with the Chicago Bulls. Then he Player of the Year tainted it by coming back to • Brooklyn Allen (Pisgah) play for Washington a few years later. Haley Hamilton Coach of the Year Other sports stars who’ve • Eric Toedtman (Smoky) Year: Senior gone out on top include Joe DiMaggio (who won three Position: Forward Smoky Mountain All-WNCAC: First straight World Series title • Aaliyah McCollum with the Yankees to fin- Points: 4.4 (4.3 in • Shay Tisho WNCAC games) ish his career), Bill Russell • Kaitlyn Wood (who finished with back-to- • Jhimya McCollum Hartbarger – back titles with the Celtics), “It was not so much her David Robinson (who won a Pisgah title in 2003 with the Spurs scoring stats, but the defensive • Maddie Webb side of the ball, the rebounds. before bowing out) and Pete • Colby Williamson Sampras (who won his 14th Being able to switch and • Brayden Lewis guard a guard when we’re grand slam in his final tour- switching screens. She had nament). Franklin Despite what Manning a solid year defensively and • Tory Agrusa led us in rebounding. She says, the HGH allegation • Haley Hamilton and Tennessee incident had was a tremendous help on the • Lexi Taro defensive side and stepped up to factor into his decision. • Honorable mention: Those stories are likely to in scoring when she had to Heidi Shope, Payton Burrell offensively.” lose steam now that he won’t be in the sports spotlight and West Henderson he won’t be asked about them • Jaia Wilson repeatedly should any new • Taylor Houck developments occur. (The HGH claims came from an Tuscola Al Jazeera story that said • Shelby Glance Manning’s wife ordered the • Samantha Young drug and the QB took it to recover from his neck sur- Brevard gery. In the Tennessee inci- • Nijayah Cruell dent, a female athletic trainer • Ashley McBee claimed Manning put his exposed genitals on her face, North Henderson while Manning said he was • Caroline Marsh “mooning” a teammate in the room.) East Henderson Passing judgment on • Tristan McCary Lexi Taro Manning for either of those stories is difficult. The NFL Year: Junior hasn’t accused Manning of Position: Guard any wrongdoing in regards to All-WNCAC: Second the HGH, and until then, you Points: 12.6 (12.5 in have to assume he’s innocent. WNCAC games) As for the college incident two decades ago, that’s a Hartbarger – little trickier, but you could “She scored in double fig- chalk it up to an unfortunate ures. On the defensive side, and immature decision by a with all the steals she had 19-year-old. and the effort she gave every It would’ve been interest- night. Same thing as Tory – it was a good solid year for her.” Photos/Tom Pantaleo See Quarterback on page 2B Catamounts fall to top seed in SoCon tourney semis Western Carolina men second-half hole was too much, and a block. Browning recorded his connected on eight 3-pointers drive, I thought hurt us. as the Mocs hung on for an 73-69 fourth career double-double with compared to WCU’s three, which “I couldn’t be more proud of unable to come back, victory. 14 points and 11 rebounds while proved to be the difference in the my guys. We didn’t have our nor- Seniors Torrion Brummitt, Mike also blocking a shot and picking up game. mal energy, but that’s certainly not finish with 16-17 mark Brown and Justin Browning led the a steal. “I thought it was key to the an excuse. We still competed and way for the Catamounts as they com- WCU’s fourth senior, Rhett game that the start of both halves showed a lot of heart out there again The Western Carolina men’s bined for 56 of WCU’s 69 points. Harrelson, scored five points in the that they jumped on us a little,” tonight, but we just weren’t good basketball team was able to Brummitt poured in 23 points while loss while dishing out an assist and WCU coach Larry Hunter said. enough to get it done.” erase an 11-point first half deficit grabbing nine rebounds; he missed picking up a steal. “Start of the first half, start of the The loss closes out WCU’s sea- Sunday night against top seeded just three shots the entire game. WCU won the rebound battle second half they did the same thing son with a 16-17 record while the Chattanooga in the semifinals of Brown closed out his Catamount and outscored the Mocs 46-28 in and made us play catch-up, and I Mocs advanced to the champion- the 2016 Southern Conference career with 19 points, seven the paint, which looked to be a key thought that was key. Them getting Championship. However, a 13-point rebounds, three assists, three steals prior to the game, but Chattanooga to the foul line with their dribble See Tourney on page 2B Page 2 Section B — Wednesday, March 9, 2016— THE FRANKLIN PRESS Bowling Sports brief Umpires needed Anyone interested in scores umpiring this season for Macon County Youth Macon County Youth Baseball should contact Ken Bowling Caiata at 421-2581. H i g h G a m e - B o y 2 1 6 I s a a c J a c k s o n 2 0 4 D y l a n C a b e Manning 1 8 9 J e s s e H o p k i n s continued from 1B High Series-Boy 527 Dylan Cabe ing had Manning decided 525 Isaac Jackson to play another year, just to 502 Jesse Hopkins see if Denver would’ve kept him on the roster or cut him H i g h G a m e - G i r l loose (his retirement clears 127 Samantha Holland a cool $19 million in cap 1 2 1 K a y l a H o l l a n d room). The speculation was 5 8 K a y l e e R o t e n Manning could’ve ended up in Los Angeles and playing High Series-Girl for the QB-starving Rams. 349 Samantha Holland That surely would’ve been a 328 Kayla Holland train wreck, and chances are 167 Kaylee Roten Manning wised up to that possibility. Sew Creative/ From the 14 years in Bald Head Realty Indianapolis to the four sea- H i g h G a m e - M a l e sons in Denver, Manning’s 2 7 9 E d d i e C r a w f o r d career statistics were bet- 2 5 7 W i l l E m e r s o n ter than anyone who’s ever 257 Thomas Woolbright played QB in the league. He’s Spring action heats up the all-time leader in pass- High Series-Male ing yards (71,940), passing 698 Will Emerson Hayden Price and Franklin’s baseball team were set to begin the 2016 season with three games this week: touchdowns (539) and QB 670 Eddie Crawford Monday against Murphy, Tuesday against Rabun County and Friday at Brevard. Spring sports officially wins (186, which is tied with 643 Fred Johnson started with games last week, but inclement weather led to postponements and cancellations for many FHS Brett Favre). sports teams. (Photo/Tom Pantaleo) So does that mean he’s H i g h G a m e - F e m a l e the best of all-time? 2 0 3 K i m R a t s c h No, it doesn’t. Manning 2 0 3 K a r e n S m i t h won one Super Bowl with 1 9 7 S u n s h i n e S n o w Catamounts start spring practices; open to public the Colts and one with the Broncos. Despite his tremen- High Series-Female Following consecutive practice on Saturday, April es our team to take the next dous success in the regular 551 Debbie Carver seven-win seasons and back- 9, with the annual Spring steps necessary to compete season, Manning often strug- 516 Faith Crawford WCU football to-back top-three finishes Game. for a Southern Conference gled in the playoffs. Tom 514 Dana Wood in the Southern Conference The squad will hold three championship. spring schedule Brady and the New England standings, the Western additional practices the week “The addition of sev- Patriots got the better of Young At Heart Carolina Catamount foot- after the Spring Game with eral new assistant coaches Practice No. 2: 4:10 him and the Colts frequently H i g h G a m e - M a l e ball team officially began two sessions in shells and one has brought renewed energy, p.m. Thursday early in his career. Twice he 2 1 2 D o n M a r k s its preparations for the 2016 in just helmets. new ideas and another level No. 3: 1 p.m. Saturday led teams to the Super Bowl 2 1 2 M i k e S m i t h season on Saturday afternoon “We’ve been eager to of excitement to this spring. No. 4: March 15 but couldn’t seal the deal 2 1 0 F r e d J o h n s o n with the opening of its annu- get back out on the football It also heightens the impor- No. 5: March 17 (he threw a pick-six late to al spring drills. field,” said fifth-year head tance of these 15 practice No. 6: March 29 High Series-Male lose to Drew Brees and the WCU conducted the first coach Mark Speir about the opportunities for our team No. 7: March 31 617 Fred Johnson Saints, and got destroyed by of its NCAA-regulated 15 opening spring practice sea- as we look ahead to the 2016 No. 8: April 1 592 Mike Smith the Seahawks a couple years spring practices on Saturday, son. “Coach (Evan) Barr and season.” No. 9: April 2 574 Earl Carlton ago with the Broncos). March 5, with the first of our strength staff have done a Each WCU spring foot- No. 10: April 5 Brady and Joe Montana No. 11: April 7 H i g h G a m e - F e m a l e two helmet-only practices in tremendous job in getting our ball practice is open to the are generally considered the No. 12: April 9 – Spring 1 9 8 J e a n W h i t e the acclimation period. The players bigger, stronger and public. It is respectfully greatest QBs of all-time. Game 1 7 1 R e t a R a m e y Catamounts will resume faster since the end of last requested, though, that spec- Brady has won four rings, No. 13: April 11 17 0 P a m I v e s practice next Thursday. fall. Our coaches have been tators observe from the sta- while Montana won three The drills last just over very focused on creating a dium seating area and avoid No. 14: April 12 with the 49ers. High Series-Female a month and a half, with practice plan that both men- being either on the field or No. 15: April 14 Seeing a sure-thing Hall 502 Jean White WCU’s final fully-padded tally and physically challeng- sidelines. of Famer hang it up puts one 476 Pam Ives in a contemplative mood. 457 Reta Ramey Watching Manning throw Tourney: Catamounts to lose 4 seniors to graduation insanely accurate passes and Early Birds dominate defenses during his H i g h G a m e - M a l e continued from 1B much like the first with the on the clock. UTC connected farewell to four seniors off career sure was fun to watch. 2 0 1 R o n M o o r e Mocs building up a 13-point on its final two free throws, the 2015-16 squad, all of I’ll take that any day over 1 9 5 D o n M a r k s ship game with a 28-5 record. lead with 13 minutes left in which sealed the game as which had a major impact watching an inexperienced or 1 8 6 B o b D e l p h o After WCU fell behind the game. WCU responded a desperation 3-pointer on the WCU record books. subpar QB struggle to com- 14-3 in the opening half, the with a 13-4 run, which includ- missed the mark for Western Brown, Browning, Brummitt plete passes. High Series-Male Catamounts battled back and ed a 3-pointer by Brummitt, Carolina. and Harrleson are all sched- So long, Payton. Thanks 548 Ron Moore eventually tied the game on a to cut the deficit to four with The Catamounts will bid uled to graduate this spring. for the memories. 535 Don Ives putback layup by sophomore under eight minutes left in 529 Don Marks Haboubacar Mutombo with the game. The Mocs would 2:38 remaining in the half. push the lead back to 10 with H i g h G a m e - F e m a l e Brown connected on his lone 2:40 remaining before anoth- 1 9 2 P a m I v e s 3-pointer of the game, which er Catamount surge. 1 8 7 M a g T e e s a t e s k i e gave WCU its first lead of WCU trimmed the lead to 1 6 4 B r e n d a J a c o b s the game, 32-31 with 1:51 left three with just over a minute to play. to play due to an 8-1 run, High Series-Female After a defensive stop but a late turnover led to 480 Mag Teesateskie WCU extended its lead to Chattanooga getting to the 470 Pam Ives three on a jumper by Brown, free-throw line, where they 446 Holly Rugg but the lead would not hold as sank one of two to push the Chattanooga hit a 3-pointer lead to four. WCU attempted Mr. Bob’s Carpet with one second left in the a pair of 3-pointers before Outlet half to send the Catamounts Browning put back an offen- H i g h G a m e - M a l e into halftime tied 36-36. sive rebound to cut the lead 2 7 0 J i m M c C r e a r y The second half opened to two with just five ticks left 2 5 8 W i l l E m e r s o n 2 5 6 L a r r y C a n n a n

High Series-Male 707 Dwain Sager 676 Jim McCreary 672 Blake Reese

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(828)524-7973. part of the team with our cur- rent outstanding team mem- HEAD START TEACHER MOBILE HOMES bers. Four-year degree in Early FOR RENT JACKSON COUNTY Team Member Require- Childhood or AA degree in Nurse ments: Early Childhood preferred. 2 BEDROOM. Includes Electri- Assertive Community Smiling face Must be willing to attend job cal. $100/wk. (828)524-7973. Treatment Team (ACTT) Courteous, sociable & outgo- training, nurture and motivate Seeking an RN, or LPN, to join ing young children and their fami- 3BR/2BA DOUBLEWIDE IN our Jackson County Assertive Providing excellent customer lies and work well with others. TOWN. Nice yard and deck. Community Treatment Team service to keep customers Valid NC driver's license and Shed. $695/mo. (828)342-2033 (ACTT) in the beautiful moun- coming back willing to get a CDL bus li- cense. An EOE/AA Employer. ONE WEEK FREE. Small 1 tains of western North Caroli- Willing to work hard bedroom, includes utilities. $75 na. The ACT nurse is respon- Ambitious, good attitude, self A pre-employment drug screen and background check weekly. (828)349-1715, (828) sible for conducting psychi- motivated, interest in learning 342-1062. atric assessments; assessing to advance in the company is required. Apply at the NC physical needs; making appro- Dependable & trustworthy. Works office, 23 Macon Av- COMMERCIAL priate referrals to community Must have a phone and trans- enue, Franklin, NC 28734 or physicians; providing manage- portation at www.ncworks.gov by 5:00 FOR RENT ment and administration of Responsibilities: p.m. on Monday, March 14, medication in conjunction with Servicing customer's purchas- 2016. COURTHOUSE PLAZA BUILD- the psychiatrist; providing a es fast and friendly ING. Large one room office range of treatment, rehabilita- MACON COUNTY SCHOOLS suite, $195/mo. includes utili- Restocking merchandise has an employment vacancy ties. (828)371-2211, (828)524- tion and support services; and Occasionally assist disabled sharing shift management re- for an Elementary School Prin- 7799. customers with gas purchases cipal. North Carolina Certifica- sponsibility with the ACTT co- Maintaining the cleanliness of tion is required for this position. HOMES FOR SALE ordinator. Employee must the store inside and out Applications are available on- have a valid driver's license Requires bending, stooping, line at BY OWNER: MOTIVATED without violations or restric- standing and reaching www.macon.k12.nc.us/employ- SELLER. 3BR/2BA home on tions, which could prevent Requires lifting up to 40 ment or at the Macon County .44 rolling acre. Attached two completing all required job pounds Schools Administrative Office. car, insulated garage. Deck, functions. Full or Part time Benefits: Applications will be accepted hardwood floors, electric, wa- applicants welcome Recruiting bonus until March 17th, 2016. Macon ter, septic. State paved road. Clinician Paid vacations after 6 months County Schools is an Equal Roof done in 2007 - water Recovery Education Health, Life and Dental Insur- Opportunity Employer. heater 2009. Great location just Center (REC) ance minutes from town in Holly Seeking passionate, values- Long Term/ Short Term Dis- TEACHER Springs area. Dead end road. driven and dynamic profes- ability Make a positive impact on the 1,564 sq.ft. with garage. Priced sional to join our Jackson Service Awards lives of youth with Methodist below market value. Asking County Recovery Education And many more Home for Children! We're $110.000. (828)421-3485. Center (REC). This program Apply in person at Hot Spot in seeking a NC licensed Teach- GATED COMMUNITY. reflects a unique design which Franklin, Sylva or Bryson City er for our group home facility 3/BR/3BA. Close to town and integrates educational, clinical or send resume to in Franklin. Requires a 4-year schools. Awesome view. (828) and peer support components [email protected] degree from an accredited col- 421-3813. in a center based milieu. To lege/ university, two years of be considered, an applicant RESIDENT COUNSELORS classroom experience working LEGALS should be familiar with the re- Make a positive impact on the with middle/ high school aged covery paradigm of mental lives of youth with Methodist students, valid NC Teacher's STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA health and substance abuse License and clean back- COUNTY OF MACON Home for Children! We're File No: 15 SP 161 services. Applicant must have seeking Resident Counselors ground/ driving record. Apply online at www.mhfc.org. a valid driver's license, reliable for our group home facility in NOTICE OF SALE transportation, flexibility and Franklin. Requires experience moderate computer skills. A working with youth, clean PART TIME TAKE NOTICE THAT: William LANDSCAPING / GENERAL Master's degree and license background/ driving record, Richard Boyd, Jr., Substitute eligibility are also required. minimum of a high school QUALIFIED CHURCH PIANIST Trustee, has begun proceedings YARD WORK EMPLOYMENT Clinician/ Team Leader diploma/ GED and the ability to FORECLOSE under the Deed to work a flexible schedule. needed for Sylva area church. Recovery Education Center Every Sunday is preferred, but of Trust described below, and (REC) Salary: $24-28K with benefits under and by virtue of the power available. Apply online at we will consider part time. of sale contained in such Deed of This program reflects a unique Salary based upon experience. design which integrates edu- www.mhfc.org Trust, and an Order entered by Please call (828)586-2358 for the Clerk of Superior Court of the cational, clinical and peer sup- further information. port components in a center- above County, will sell the below based milieu. To be consid- described property at public ACCOUNTANT WANTED TO BUY auction as follows: ered, an applicant should be 1. The instrument pursuant to FRANKLIN FORD is inter- familiar with the recovery which such sale will be held is viewing for full time office em- paradigm of mental health and BUYING CAST IRON skillets, axes, anvils, dairy bottles, that certain Deed of Trust ployee with experience in au- substance abuse services. SEEKING PARTS/ executed by James E. Allen, Sr. tomotive accounting. Appli- Applicant must have a valid SERVICE ADVISOR country store items. Call Rod- CARRION TREE SERVICE ney Holland. (828)342-0660. Specializing in dangerous tree cant must possess basic orga- driver's license, reliable trans- Must be competent in the ar- Legals continued on pg 5B removal and total tree care. nizational and accounting portation, flexibility and moder- eas of: Free estimates. 24 hour re- skills to include knowledge of: ate computer skills. A Mas- Sales sponse. Fully Insured with A/P, A/R, familiarity with gen- ter's degree and license eligi- Ordering parts, maintain- Workman's Comp and Gen- eral ledger, trial balances, etc. bility are also required. ing stock, searching cata- eral Liability. Every call an- Apply in person at Franklin MACON and HAYWOOD logs swered personally by Owner, Ford, 4910 Sylva Hwy., COUNTIES Customer service Emmanuel Carrion, with a Franklin, NC. Employment Support Multi-tasking quote the same day!! (828) Professional (ESP) Competitive pay, health insur- 371-4718 or visit us on Face- HIGHLANDS FALLS COUN- The ESP functions as part of a TRY CLUB, Highlands NC, is ance & other benefits offered. book Carrion Tree Service. team that implements employ- Apply in person at Franklin Now accepting credit cards. accepting applications for the ment services based on the following fitness center posi- Ford, 4910 Sylva Road, Do not put yourself at risk SE-IPS model. The team's Franklin, NC by hiring a tree company tions: massage therapist, per- goal is to support individuals without Workmen's Comp. sonal trainer and group exer- with MH/SUD obtain and cise instructor. Group exercise FOOD SERVICES instruction includes Water Aer- maintain competitive employ- obics, Yoga, Spin, and Pilates. ment. The ESP is responsible Very competitive compensation for collaborating with clients Fine dining restaurant in High- rates. Current certificates / li- on the creating and achieving lands looking for experienced censes/ insurances are re- their personal employment line cook, March through HOME REPAIR / quired. Email owilmoth@clubh- goals. They will also develop November. Please email re- MAINTENANCE fcc.com with resume submis- relationships with potential sume to lakesiderestaurant@ sions, or call 828-487-4130 for employers in the community in frontier.com information order to create employment ROOFING. MIKE Carpenter's. opportunities for clients. Appli- New roofs, re-roofing, repairs, HIGHLANDS FALLS COUN- KITCHEN STAFF WANTED cants must have a valid The Sky Valley Country Club is gutter cleaning. In business TRY CLUB, is seeking experi- driver's license with no restric- since 1981. Insured. (828)421- enced cooks and wait staff to looking for highly motivated tions and a Bachelor's degree kitchen staff to work the up- 3473. join our team. These individuals or higher. Preference will be should be dependable, flexible coming season. The individu- and have a positive attitude. given to Qualified Professional als must have open availability MISCELLANEOUS and Certified Employment SERVICES Please apply in person at One including holidays and week- Club Drive Highlands, NC Support Professionals. ends. Must be able to cook 28741 or reply by email to po- CHEROKEE COUNTY from recipes, prep and work in C&C PUMPS [email protected] Clinician a fast pace environment. Com- Well pump sales, service and Assertive Community petitive pay for those with expe- installations. Call David Treatment Team (ACTT) rience. Cheek (828)369-5176. Seeking an energetic and pas- sionate individual to join the Assertive Community Treat- NOW HIRING SHIFT LEADER. GENERAL ment Team, in the beautiful Apply in person. Diary Queen, MECHANIC NEEDED 963 Georgia Road. EMPLOYMENT Must have tractor/ hy- mountains of Western North draulic experience Carolina. Come experience EMPLOYMENT Loading/ hauling tractors the satisfaction of providing THE BOWERY RESTAURANT OPPORTUNITIES Small engine experience recovery oriented services is now hiring experienced line The Mountain Retreat & Learn- Attractive package which in- within the context of a strong cooks, servers, bartenders, ing Center located in High- cludes medical, dental, vision team wraparound model serv- bussers and hostesses. Call lands, NC, is currently accept- insurance, paid vacations and ing Clay, Cherokee and Gra- Robbie @ (828)369-3663. ing applications for the follow- holidays. Apply in person @ ham counties. If you are not ing positions: Development Di- Franklin Ford, 4910 Sylva familiar with ACTT, this posi- MEDICAL rector (FT), Facilities Director Road. tion will provide you with an (FT), and Dishwashers/ Prep opportunity to experience an Cooks (FT-temporary). Interest- Old Edwards Hospitality is enhanced service that really CNAs NEEDED ed applicants email their re- accepting applications for the works! Must have a Master's Full/ Part time, PRN for home sumes to: Miriam.witzl@ following positions: line cook, degree and be licensed/ li- care. (828)524-6444. themountainrlc.org bellman, housekeeping. cense eligible. For further in- Acorns full and part time po- formation and to complete an PHYSICAL THERAPY FULL TIME ADMINISTRA- sitions-. Must have previous re- application, visit our website: TECHNICIAN TIVE POSITION for a friendly tail or design experience. www.meridianbhs.org extrovert available in very Part time – (Mon, Wed and Please contact Pat Turnbull at Fri). busy veterinary office. Profes- 828-787-2697 Landmark Vacation Rentals, lo- sional appearance, computer Busy, private clinic specializ- cated in Highlands and ing in outpatient orthopedics. fluency, excellent customer The Jackson County Board Cashiers, seeking a full time service skills- including willing- of Social Services is recruit- College degree in health relat- and year round housekeeping/ ed field preferred. ness and proficiency at tele- ing for a Social Services Di- maintenance assistant. candi- phone sales, ability to multi- rector. For more information Excellent position for someone date should have minimum 2 interested in this field. Submit task, minimum of 2 years of regarding this position, recruit- years experience and good college and the ability to work ment standards, salary and a letter of introduction, a com- driving record. Send resumes pleted application and resume on Saturdays required. Experi- application process, please to mandy@landmarkvacation. ence preferred. Email resume: see “Employment Opportuni- to HealthWorks, 235 Jim Berry com or request a application at Road, Franklin. [email protected] ties” at www.jcdss.org. 828-743-9234 Page 4 Section B — Wednesday, March 9, 2016— THE FRANKLIN PRESS

LEGALS y py and Patricia J. Allen, as husband property is provided for Scott Talton Joyce Writ of Execution issued by the and the County of Macon make ADJOURNMENT DATE and wife and James E. Allen, Jr., convenience but is not Personal Representative above named court in the above- no representations or warranties The board will adjourn at its last original mortgagors, and guaranteed; the legal description entitled action on the 22ND DAY of any kind or nature with regard scheduled meeting on Monday recorded in the Office of the in the Deed of Trust controls. Russell R. Bowling of February 2016, directed to the to title to or suitability for any April 18, 2016 Macon County Register of Deeds 4. Any buildings located on the Resident Process Agent undersigned Sheriff from the purpose or the condition of this at 2:30pm. Request for hearings in Deed of Trust Book CRP I-32, above-described property are 77 West Main Street Superior Court of Macon County, real property. must be received no later than at Page 2241. The record owner also included in the sale. Franklin, NC 28734 I will offer for sale to the highest This is the 9th day of March, in 2:30pm on April 18, 2016, the of such property, as reflected on 5. The property will be sold by 02/17/16-03/09/16 #226928 bidder for cash whatever right, the year 2016. advertised date of adjournment. the records of the Register of the Substitute Trustee to the title, and interest, the judgment Deeds not more than ten (10) highest bidder for CASH. The NOTICE TO CREDITORS debtor owns or may own in the Robert L. Holland, Sheriff MEETING PLACE days prior to posting this Notice highest bidder will be required to following described real property By: Lt. M.L. Trammel, Deputy In event of an earlier or later of Sale, if not the original deposit IN CASH with the Having qualified as Executrix of which is subject to sale under Sheriff adjournment, notice to that effect mortgagors, is: N/A Substitute Trustee at the date the Estate of James D. Philips, execution: 03/09/16, 03/16/16 #232572 will be 2. The property will be sold by and time of the sale the greater Jr., late of 221 Lake Osseroga Tract 1: published in this newspaper. All the Substitute Trustee at 12:30 of five percent (5.0%) of the Drive, PO Box 2807, Highlands, Being all of Lot 50(B) of Section EXECUTOR'S NOTICE meetings will be held in the p.m. on the 18th day of March, amount of the bid or Seven Macon County, North Carolina T of Coweeta Lands, as Commissioners Board 2016 at the Macon County Hundred Fifty and no/100 Dollars 28741, the undersigned does described in that warranty deed Having qualified as Executor of Room third floor of the Macon Courthouse door in the City of ($750.00). hereby notify all persons, firms recorded on the 8th day of the Estate of Carolyn Grier County Courthouse. Franklin, North Carolina. 6. All bidders bid for the property and corporations having claims February, 2006, in Book A-30, at Boatwright, deceased, late of Documentation 3. The real property to be sold is AS IS on the date of sale. against the estate of said Page 518 of the Macon County, Macon County, State of North Appellant must provide written generally described as 1494 Absolutely no warranties are decedent to exhibit them to the North Carolina Registry, to which Carolina, this is to notify all support documentation for Lake Emory Road, Franklin, NC made as to the condition, value undersigned at the law offices of reference is made for a more persons having claims against consideration for a 28734* and is more particularly or title of the property. While the Culp Elliott & Carpenter, PLLC, particularized description. the estate of said Carolyn Grier lower value. Burden of proof is described as follows: Substitute Trustee believes the 4401 Barclay Downs Drive, Suite Being Macon County PIN No.: Boatwright, deceased, to exhibit the responsibility of the taxpayer. Being all of that property title to be good, all bidders are 200, Charlotte, NC 28209, before 6581434803 them to the undersigned on or Taxpayers that had an earlier described in that certain Deed of advised that they should obtain the 2nd day of June, 2016, or this And being commonly known as: before the 1st day of June 2016, appeal will receive notice of that Trust recorded in Book CRP I-32, independent counsel to examine notice will be pleaded in bar of 143 Fox View Trail, Otto, North or this Notice will be pled in bar appeal and instructions at Page 2241 of the Macon record title as the property is sold their recovery. All persons, firms Carolina. of their recovery. For any further actions if needed. County, North Carolina Registry. subject to prior record interests. and corporations indebted to the Tract 2: All persons indebted to said Request for hearings should be Any property described in the The Noteholder has reserved the said estate will please make Being all of Lot 48-B of Section T estate will please make made in writing to: Deed of Trust which is not being right to withdraw the sale up to immediate payment to the of Coweeta Lands, as described immediate settlement. offered for sale is described as and until the Deed is delivered by undersigned. in that warranty deed recorded This the 24th day of February Abby Braswell follows: Subject to any and all the Substitute Trustee. This the 2nd day of March, 2016 on the 8th day of February, 2006, 2016. Macon County Board of Release Deeds of Record in the 7. The property will be sold in Book A-30, at Page 521 of the Equalization & Review Macon County, North Carolina subject to all unpaid taxes and Donna C. Philips, Executrix of Macon County, North Carolina Jeffery Lee Boatwright, Executor 5 West Main St- Franklin, N.C. Registry. special assessments. the Estate of James D. Philips, Registry, to which reference is Steven E. Philo 28734 *The general description of the 8. The property being sold is all Jr. made for a more particularized Attorney at Law 03/09/16, 03/11/16, 03/16/16 property is provided for of that property described in the description. 587 West Main Street #232578 convenience but is not Deed of Trust except as Attorney: Being Macon County PIN No.: Franklin, NC 28734 guaranteed; the legal description specifically set forth above. It is Carl L. King 6581431894 (828)349-3377 the intention to extinguish any Culp Elliott & Carpenter, PLLC in the Deed of Trust controls. and all rights or interests in the The 2006 Clayton manufactured 2/24 -3/16/2016 #228475 ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE 4. Any buildings located on the 4401 Barclay Downs Drive, home, VIN No. property subordinate to the Deed Ste. 200 above-described property are of Trust. CAP019658TNABC, located on MACON COUNTY Having qualified as Administrator also included in the sale. Charlotte, NC 28210 Tract 1 is NOT part of the real BOARD OF ELECTIONS of the Estate of Virginia M. 9. An order for possession of the 03/02/16-03/23/16 #230379 5. The property will be sold by property may be issued pursuant property but subject to a title lien Tallent, deceased, late of Macon the Substitute Trustee to the held by the Judgment Creditor. NOTICE OF COUNT OF County, North Carolina, this is to to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the EXECUTOR'S NOTICE highest bidder for CASH. The purchaser and against the party However, the Judgment Creditor ABSENTEE BALLOTS AND notify all persons having claims highest bidder will be required to has agreed to deliver title to the CANVASS DAY against the Estate of said or parties in possession by the Having qualified as Executor of deposit IN CASH with the Clerk of Superior Court of the manufactured home to any third- deceased to exhibit them to the Substitute Trustee at the date County in which the property is the Estate of Mary Regina party buyer of Tract 1 following The Macon County Board of undersigned on or before the 24th and time of the sale the greater sold. Paoletti of Macon County, North confirmation of the sale. Bidders Elections will meet at 5:00 pm day of May 2016, or this notice of five percent (5.0%) of the 10. Additional Notice Where the Carolina, this is to notify all should be prepared to bid March 15, 2016 in the Board will be plead in bar of their amount of the bid or Seven Real Property is Residential with persons having claim against the accordingly. Room located on the 1st floor of recover. All persons indebted to Hundred Fifty and no/100 Dollars Less Than 15 Rental Units, Estate of Mary Regina Paoletti to The Property will be conveyed the Macon County Courthouse said Estate will please make ($750.00). including single-family residential present to the undersigned on or subject to any unpaid ad valorem located at 5 W Main Street, immediate settlement. 6. All bidders bid for the property real property: Any person who before Wednesday, May 18th, property taxes and subject to all Franklin for the purpose of AS IS on the date of sale. occupies the property pursuant to 2016 or the claim will be forever restrictions, reservations, counting absentee ballots. Any Audrey Buchanan Absolutely no warranties are a rental agreement entered into barred thereafter. exceptions, and easements of elector of the county shall be 782 Mashburn Branch Road made as to the condition, value or renewed on or after October 1, All persons indebted to said record. The Property may be bid permitted to observe the process, Franklin, NC 28734 or title of the property. While the 2007, may, after receiving the estate please make immediate in the manner provided by G.S 1- provided the elector shall not in #228266 / 2/24/16 – 3/26/16 Substitute Trustee believes the Notice of Sale, terminate the payment. 339.46 (Sale as a whole or in any manner interfere with the title to be good, all bidders are rental agreement by providing Dated: Wednesday February 17, parts). election officials in the discharge advised that they should obtain written notice of termination to 2016 This sale shall be held at the of their duties. The results of the independent counsel to examine the landlord to be effective on a following location as designated count will not be announced until record title as the property is sold date stated in the notice that is at Arthur Michael Paoletti by the Clerk of Superior Court: the close of polls at 7:30 pm. subject to prior record interests. least 10 days, but no more than 644 Painted Turtle Lane Front steps of the Macon County Canvass Day will be March 22, The Noteholder has reserved the 90 days, after the sale date Highlands, NC 28741 Courthouse, 5 West Main Street, 2016 at 11:00 am in this same right to withdraw the sale up to contained in the notice of sale, Franklin, NC, on the 28th day of location. and until the Deed is delivered by provided that the mortgagor has Attorney: Scott D. Neumann March, 2016, at 12:00 p.m. This the Substitute Trustee. not cured the default at the time The Neumann Law Office, PLLC property is being sold AS IS, Luke Bateman, Chairman 7. The property will be sold the tenant provides the notice of P.O. Box 2020 WHERE IS and said sale shall be Macon County Board of subject to all unpaid taxes and termination. Upon termination of Highlands, NC 28741 SUBJECT TO all superior liens, Elections special assessments. a rental agreement, the tenant is 02/17/2016-03/09/2016 #226100 mortgages, easements, 03/02/16-03/09/16 #230755 8. The property being sold is all liable for rent due under the encumbrances, unpaid taxes and of that property described in the rental agreement prorated to the EXECUTOR NOTICE special assessments which were NOTICE OF MEETING Deed of Trust except as effective date of the termination. or became effective on the record FOR THE 2016 specifically set forth above. It is 11. Any person who occupies the Having qualified as Executor of prior to the lien of the judgment MACON COUNTY BOARD the intention to extinguish any property pursuant to a bona fide the Estate of Raynard Johnson, under which the sale is being OF EQUALIZATION & REVIEW and all rights or interests in the lease or tenancy may have deceased, late of Palm Beach, held. The judgment debtor HAS PURSUANT N.C.G.S. 105-322 property subordinate to the Deed additional rights pursuant to State of Florida, this is to notify NOT claimed his/her exemptions of Trust. North Carolina General Statute all persons having claims against in this real property used as a The purpose of these meetings 9. An order for possession of the section 45-21.33A. the estate of said Raynard residence. The sale shall be held is to hear, upon request, any and property may be issued pursuant THIS the 10th day of February, Johnson, deceased, to exhibit open for (10) days for the filing of all taxpayers who own or control to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the 2016. them to the undersigned on or upset bids as required by law. taxable property assessed for purchaser and against the party before the 1st day of June 2016, No sale is final until confirmed by taxation in Macon County, with or parties in possession by the William Richard Boyd, Jr. or this Notice will be pled in bar the Clerk of Superior Court of the respect to the listing and Clerk of Superior Court of the Substitute Trustee of their recovery. All persons issuing county. valuation County in which the property is 474 Mountain Cove Road indebted to said estate will The property may be subject to of such property, or the property sold. Waynesville, NC 28786 please make immediate debt, restrictions and/or of others, and to fulfill other 10. Additional Notice Where the Phone: 828-646-7308 settlement. conditions unacceptable to duties and responsibilities Real Property is Residential with 03/02/16-03/09/16 #227146 This the 24th day of February individual bidders. All bidders required by law. Less Than 15 Rental Units, 2016. are encouraged to do a complete including single-family residential CREDITOR'S NOTICE title search on this property TIME OF MEETING real property: Any person who Barry Ahron, Executor PRIOR TO entering a bid. The The board will convene for its occupies the property pursuant to Having qualified as Executor for Steven E. Philo Macon County Sheriffs Office, first meeting on Monday April 04, a rental agreement entered into the Estate of FREDERICK Attorney at Law the Sheriff and Deputy Sheriffs, 2016 at 9:00am-1:00pm or renewed on or after October 1, GUYLE DAVIS, deceased, late of Steven E. Philo, P.A. 2007, may, after receiving the Macon County, North Carolina, 587 West Main Street Notice of Sale, terminate the this is to notify all persons having Franklin, NC 28734 rental agreement by providing claim against the Estate of said (828)349-3377 written notice of termination to deceased to exhibit them to the 02/24/16-03/17/16 #228942 the landlord to be effective on a undersigned on or before the date stated in the notice that is at 23rd day of May, 2016, or this ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE least 10 days, but no more than Notice will be plead in bar of their 90 days, after the sale date recovery. All persons indebted to Having qualified as Administrator contained in the notice of sale, said Estate will please make of the estate of Walter C. Wright, provided that the mortgagor has immediate settlement. Deceased late of Macon County, not cured the default at the time This the 17th day of February, North Carolina, this is to notify all the tenant provides the notice of 2016. persons having claims against termination. Upon termination of the estate of said deceased to a rental agreement, the tenant is Teddy Lee Gemlich exhibit them to the undersigned liable for rent due under the Executor on or before the 10th day of June rental agreement prorated to the c/o Russell R. Bowling 2016, or this Notice will be pled in effective date of the termination. Resident Process Agent bar of their recovery. All persons 11. Any person who occupies the Attorney for the Estate indebted to said estate will property pursuant to a bona fide 77 West Main Street please make immediate lease or tenancy may have Franklin, NC 28734 settlement. additional rights pursuant to 02/17/16-03/09/16 #227172 This the 9th day of March 2016. North Carolina General Statute section 45-21.33A. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Lynn C. Wright THIS the 10th day of February, 272 Hannah Farms Road 2016. Having qualified as the Executrix Franklin, NC 28734 of the Estate of Carol Sue 03/09/16-03/30/16 #232598 William Richard Boyd, Jr. Coleman, deceased, late of Substitute Trustee Macon County, North Carolina, EXECUTOR'S NOTICE 474 Mountain Cove Road this is to notify all persons having Waynesville, NC 28786 claims against the Estate of said Having qualified as Personal Phone: 828-646-7308 deceased to exhibit them to the Representative of the estate of 03/09/16-03/16/16 #227181 undersigned on or before the 8th William Frederick Cowart, Sr. day of June 2016, or this notice Deceased late of Macon County, STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA will be plead in bar of their North Carolina, this is to notify all COUNTY OF MACON recovery. All persons indebted to persons having claims against File No: 16 SP 4 said Estate will please make the estate of said deceased to immediate settlement. exhibit them to the undersigned NOTICE OF SALE This the 9th day of March 2016. on or before the 3rd day of June 2016, or this Notice will be pled in TAKE NOTICE THAT: William Kathy Clifton bar of their recovery. All persons Richard Boyd, Jr., Substitute Executrix indebted to said estate will Trustee, has begun proceedings please make immediate to FORECLOSE under the Deed Joseph M. Collins settlement. of Trust described below, and Collins & Hensley, P.A. This the 2nd day of March 2016. under and by virtue of the power Attorney for the Estate of sale contained in such Deed of 217 Iotla Street William Frederick Coward, Jr. Trust, and an Order entered by Franklin, North Carolina 28734 PO Box 1058 the Clerk of Superior Court of the 03/09/16-03/30/16 #232609 Newport, NC 28570 above County, will sell the below 03/02/16-03/23/16 #230609 described property at public CREDITOR'S NOTICE auction as follows: STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA 1. The instrument pursuant to Having qualified as Personal COUNTY OF MACON which such sale will be held is Representative for the Estate of that certain Deed of Trust CONSTANCE BARKER, IN THE GENERAL executed by Amanda J. Russell deceased, late of Macon County, COURT OF JUSTICE and Daniel E. Russell, wife and North Carolina, this is to notify all SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION husband, original mortgagors, persons having claim against the 13 CVS 27 and recorded in the Office of the Estate of said deceased to Macon County Register of Deeds exhibit them to the undersigned NOTICE OF EXECUTION SALE in Deed of Trust Book CRP R-33, on or before the 27th day of May, OF REAL PROPERTY FOR at Page 772. The record owner 2016, or this Notice will be plead JUDGMENT of such property, as reflected on in bar of their recovery. All the records of the Register of persons indebted to said Estate UNITED COMMUNITY BANK Deeds not more than ten (10) will please make immediate -VS- days prior to posting this Notice settlement. DANIELLE K. LINDERHOLM of Sale, if not the original This the 17th day of February, mortgagors, is: N/A 2016. UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of a 2. The property will be sold by the Substitute Trustee at 12:30 p.m. on the 11th day of March, KING CROSSWORD 2016 at the Macon County Courthouse door in the City of ANSWERS 3.9.16 Franklin, North Carolina. 3. The real property to be sold is generally described as 230 Shiela Lane, Franklin, NC 28734* and is more particularly described as follows: Being all of that property described in that certain Deed of Trust recorded in Book CRP R- 33, at Page 772 of the Macon County, North Carolina Registry. Any property described in the Deed of Trust which is not being offered for sale is described as follows: Subject to any and all Release Deeds of Record in the Macon County, North Carolina Registry. *The general description of the