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Franklin Farmers Tailgate Market sets up shop every Saturday on Palmer Street from 8 a.m. to 12 noon throughout the season. Lo- cated just behind Main Street in downtown Franklin, local farmers offer homegrown vegetables, baked goods, hand-crafted soaps, plants and much more. Photo by Betsey Gooder

Town council makes Page 6 short work of agenda Local artist depicts nature in distinctive way Deena C. Bouknight – Contributing Writer

In less than an hour, the Town of Franklin Council ad- dressed at least a dozen items on its August 2 agenda. The public session primarily involved proponents and one opponent of the ongoing skateboard park discussion. An an- nouncement was made of a new Facebook page, Sk828 Franklin, established for the purpose of helping “organize the efforts of Franklin citizens to have a skate park devel- oped in Franklin,” cites the page, which further informs: “Evan Lampkin, a 14-year-old Franklin resident and skater has begun this process and presented the idea to the Franklin Town Council at the May 2021 council meeting.” Evan’s mother, Olga Lampkin, showed up to express “continued support and appreciation” for the move forward Page 9 to eventually establishing a skateboard park in Franklin. Sk828 hats and t-shirts were made by Alex Screen Printing COVID cases rising in Macon and across state & Graphics Inc. for the purpose of selling them to raise Presented to James Hampton and Brandy Burns by Chief of Po- money for the effort. So far, a reported $3,000 has been do- 828.369.6767 lice Bill Harrell at the Aug. 2 council meeting were certificates PRST STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID nated and/or raised for the skatepark. of valor for their “courage” during a June 11 altercation with an www.themaconcountynews.com PERMIT 22 [email protected] GOODER PUBLISHING CORP. impaired individual who attempted to drive away in Chief Har- FRANKLIN, NC 28734-3401 See TOWN COUNCIL page 2 rell’s vehicle. 2 THE MACON COUNTY NEWS & SHOPPING GUIDE VOLUME 39 NUMBER 12 THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 2021 under the influence of narcotics, had seconds cle on top of the suspect, and engaged the ation of a capital project ordinance for “phase TOWN COUNCIL previously been trying to confront an elderly emergency brake as he was trying to shift it II” of the water treatment plant. Setser ex- Continued from page 1 lady turning into the Macon Plaza shopping into drive. Mr. Hampton and Ms. Burns both plained. center when I intercepted him. After getting exhibited exceptional courage and presence “The second phase of the water treatment A concerned citizen, Sara Johnson, ex- his attention and exiting my vehicle to see if of mind, in the attempt to save and protect plant isn’t under construction yet. Right now pressed to the council the possible environ- I could determine the man’s intentions, and human life, while assisting me in subduing we are just working on creating an engineer- mental impact to soil, fish and water, due to in his heavily impaired and irate state, he the suspect as other police officers and ing report and RFQ [request for quotation] the proximity of the proposed site for the lunged at me knocking me off balance and deputies arrived. Their failure to act or action for engineer services to start design. We don’t skateboard park, which is by the Crawford then jumped in the driver’s side of my vehi- after delay could have led to a tragic out- expect construction to start until sometime in Branch stream at Memorial Park in Franklin. cle and was attempting to drive away. Once come.” 2023,” he said. gathering my balance, I went into the vehi- The certificates of valor read: “Recogni- Duke Energy also approached the town Citizens commended tion of actions of an extraordinary nature, or about an agreement to install an electric ve- Chief of Police Bill Harrell presented actions that display outstanding execution of hicle (EV) charging station at Town Hall. two certificates of valor to local citizens. duties by an individual which demonstrate “Currently, there are none in the city lim- “The Franklin Police Department be- unusual judgment, zeal, ingenuity, bravery its that are fast charging stations,” said Setser. lieves in the recognition of good Samari- and/or personal risk.” “With the [Duke] station, a completely tans for their actions and outstanding “They definitely showed courage in that drained car could be fully charged in 45 min- efforts in service to their community, and moment,” commented Chief Harrell utes. And, having it here [Town Hall] would especially in this case toward assisting law Approved was a proclamation for Home- be an incentive for people to shop on Main enforcement during an emergency while less Veterans Week to be Sept. 5, 2021. Pro- Street while they are waiting for their car to exercising our duties. In keeping with this moted due to fundraising efforts by the charge.” belief, I would like to recognize two citi- Men’s Group of the First Presbyterian A few others “slower” EV charging sta- zens who both just happen to have a his- Church, the week will be set aside to focus tions are at the Fun Factory and Ingles on tory of being the protectors of others,” on supporting homeless veterans, with Hwy. 441. Installing the stations are of no Chief Harrell addressed those assembled. monies raised assisting with ongoing home- cost to the Town of Franklin, thus, the agree- With James Hampton and Brandy less programs. ment was green lighted by the council. Burns present, Chief Harrell continued: Finally, Vice Mayor Jack Horton asked “On June 11, 2021 at approximately 5 New business that a discussion about the Christmas Parade p.m., James Hampton and Brandy Burns In other new business, Justin Setser, In- be added to new business. He said a concern saw a difficult situation I was in while en- James Hampton and Brandy Burns aided Chief Bill terim Town Manager/Town Planner, pre- involved adequate funding to pay police of- gaged in subduing an assailant. This indi- Harrell in subduing an impaired individual until sented three new items, including the ficers for security and traffic control during vidual, who, on this day was partially other police officers arrived in a June 11 alterca- resolution for accepting American Rescue the annual event. In addition, the Chamber of clothed in the middle of the highway, and tion. Photo by Betsey Gooder Plan Act funds, also known as Coronavirus Commerce was working to encourage vol- State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. Ac- unteers to sign up to assist with the planning cording to the U.S. Department of Treasury, and implementation of the parade. A motion the goal has been for the American Rescue to allocate $1,200 for the parade was ap- Plan to deliver $350 billion nationwide for proved. eligible state, local, territorial, and Tribal Mayor Bob Scott ended the Aug. 2 meet- governments as monies to assist in respond- ing by announcing that the next Town Coun- ing to the COVID-19 emergency and bring- cil meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 7, ing back jobs. The council approved as the Town Hall offices will be closed on acceptance, and Setser noted, “The guidance Mon., Sept. 6 in observation of Labor Day. we have received from the state is that the The next “Free Family Movie Night” will be funds should primarily be used for water and Friday, Aug. 6, in the lower Town Hall park- sewer projects and broadband projects.” ing lot; the featured film is “The Princess Another approved measure was the cre- Bride.” Just Arrived A New Shipment of Milkhouse Candles

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But most bronze plaque, made by a foundry in At- importantly, she represented her Cherokee lanta, Ga., calling attention to the distinct people during difficult times.” life of Na’ha, also known as Rebecca Mor- Polanski, a retired nurse practitioner, re- ris. minded that Folk Heritage is the nonprofit Cowee Arts and Heritage Center spon- umbrella over the nonprofit Women’s His- sored the plaque and director Stacy Guffey tory Trail project, which was the brainchild was present at its unveiling. Juanita Wilson, of local historian Barbara McRae, who died representing the Eastern Band of the Chero- in March. Various volunteers, including kee Indians welcomed attendees in Chero- Folk Heritage board members, have assisted kee and then read the new Women’s History with the Women’s Trail plaque in English. History Trail effort A local Cherokee woman who lived from since it was formu- 1792 to 1894, Rebecca – as she was referred lated in 2017 and then to most of her life – chose an English name launched in 2018. after she married Gideon Morris. Yet, she Na'ha, also known as Rebecca Morris, had strong ties to the Nikwasi “The [now 15] community in the early 1800s and is the latest female to be honored with continued to have ties to Nikwasi. The cou- an informational plaque for the Women's History Trail; it is located at plaques on the trail ple’s 640-acre reserve was situated across Nikwasi Mound in Franklin. Pictured from left, Marty Greeble, Women's are of high quality, from the ancient Native town and along the History Trail co-leader, Juanita Wilson, of the Eastern Band of the Chero- and the information Little Tennessee River. After being burned kee Indians, and Mary Polanski, Women's History Trail co-leader. brings forth true and out and forced to abandon their land in the interesting stories that early 1800s, Rebecca sued the U.S. govern- minister and an intelligent man who was ried a white man, the reveal the qualities of ment and won $3,000 in compensation. well respected by the settlers and Cherokee couple eventually the women … the “Rebecca was exemplary in terms of her communities. He did not only choose her, moved out to Okla- plaques determine being a woman of strength, resilience, and but she chose him. And with all the conflicts homa to be closer to their connection to courage,” said Polanski. “And that’s the that were to come [with the Indian Removal Cherokee relations the area and the hu- type of woman we want to bring forward Act] they stood up for the Cherokee cause.” and they both lived manness of their sto- with the Women’s History Trail. The man Although Rebecca was not forced to be there until they were ries. It is history that she married was a South Carolina Baptist part of the Trail of Tears because she mar- in their 90s. Rebecca’s needs to be looked at THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 2021 VOLUME 39 NUMBER 12 THE MACON COUNTY NEWS & SHOPPING GUIDE 5 carefully and remembered,” said Polanski, adding that McRae – who contributed most of the research for the Women’s History Trail plaques – was able to see the Rebecca plaque FREE LOCAL DELIVERY before she died. Also in the works for the Women’s His- tory Trail is a sculpture that includes the rep- resentation of Rebecca as well as a white settler woman and a slave woman. The sculptor is Academy Award winner Wesley Wofford, whose studio is in Cashiers. “Once Wesley Wofford got the idea and saw Barbara’s vision, it wasn’t difficult for all of us to jump in with so much commit- ment,” said Polanski of “Sowing Seeds for the Future,” the working title of the sculp- ture. Polanski and others have been fundrais- ing for the sculpture since 2018. She pointed out, “Even though Barbara is not going to see the full-scale model of the sculpture, Wesley finished the one-third LARKINHURST SOFA scale model and made a video of it and came $ to her house to show her three days before Mary Polanski, Women's History Trail co-leader, 699 she passed. Barbara was bright, excited, and spoke Saturday at the Nikwasi Mound in Franklin extremely pleased.” for the unveiling of the latest plaque edition to the The process of creating a full-size sculp- Women's History Trail. ture is long, but Polanski said the Women’s History Trail sculpture may be completed next rently underway. The new up-to-date year and could possibly be installed by the end Women’s History Trail brochure and map are of summer 2022. “Wesley is working in the at the Macon County Historical Museum and studio to put the lifelike effect of clay work to the Franklin Chamber of Commerce. the faces and the bodies on the sculpture. Then “This is definitely not a static project. I re- the process will move toward the bronze ceived information from Barbara for years foundry work, and that will take many about women she researched. So we will de- months.” termine as we go along who else we will focus The pandemic slowed the unveiling of ad- on for the trail. We want to eventually extend ditional bronze informational plaques for the the trail into the county, and who we feature Women’s History trail, although plaques to depends on research and what we learn from commemorate the local contributions of Nan citizens about the amazing women of the Ray and Ethel Kennedy Mills are also cur- area,” Polanski concluded. MEGGETT SOFA $699 FARMERS TAILGATE MARKET

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Images of flora and fauna are primary themes in all of artist Norma Hendrix’s work. Rubbings of plants are sometimes layered to create unique works. artists. She moved to Franklin and after her two from her bed before her feet hit the floor. Be- children were older, she went back to school to fore the pandemic, WCU featured an exhibit of Western Carolina University (WCU), to earn a selection from her journal entry sketches, as her master’s degree in art, and then she entered well as oil and wax works she completed that a master’s in fine arts program through North- convey her unique perspective of looking out ern Vermont University, completing her degree her historic home’s windows as she journaled in 2007. For at least 10 years, Hendrix taught and sketched. The exhibit was called “One art as an adjunct professor at WCU. Thousand Mornings.” Even while teaching art, she continued cre- “I draw every day,” she said. “And some- ating art. times I don’t really know what is going to show “Looking back at my work over time, I can up. That’s when art is fun … when it’s not or- see a distinct thread that flows through my chestrated.” work – my personal ‘voice,’” she said. “My art She added: “I feel my art is indicative of has always contained flora and fauna imagery. how we live. Everything is either organic or Franklin Seventh-Day I have an affinity for the land and nature sur- structural. We create structure in a natural rounding me.” world.” Thus, her art features both soft, flow- Adventist Auditorium All throughout her studio, which has had ing, natural forms, such as evidence of trees 71 Brendle Road • Franklin, NC many lives over its long history – including as and plants, but also a juxtaposition of straight a man-shack and a workshop – are art supplies, outlines of buildings and subtle geometric finished works, and examples of her “experi- shapes. mentation process,” including selected plants When she is not making art, Hendrix is ei- SATURDAY, AUGUST 14 to use in rubbings. Hendrix’s art adorns the ther hiking or assisting her husband at his 11am Worship Hour walls of her home. Franklin business, Eric’s Fresh Fish and Wine Hendrix journals and sketches almost daily Market.

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The program faced a challenge when Houghton, co-director of the Summer Learning Camp. “Tek- 179 Highlands Road, Franklin, NC • 828.634.0080 most of the students enrolled did not have access to adequate Tone has provided 350 notebooks for student use in math, school supplies. TekTone was “Offering dignity & purpose through service” able to donate 350 notebooks to the program to ensure students • Residential were prepared for their first day • Commercial of summer school. Students were selected for Heritage Garage Doors, Inc. the program based on academic need. This program provides Specializing in Custom Garage Doors students with credit recovery and Automatic Openers Authorized Dealer and remediation. Subjects of- fered for recovery included Steve Raby Office (828) 369-5014 reading, math and science. In- Owner Fax (828) 369-5013 struction was provided at no charge to the student. The Sum- mer Learning Program was Kaylee’s Closet combined with Summer Ad- Students in the Summer Learning Program were provided a notebook courtesy of TekTone. venture Camp activities to offer Faithfully giving t students the opportunity to socialize, which had been a miss- reading and science. Student engagement is our goal since we ing ingredient for virtual learners during the pandemic. Stu- are just coming off a digital learning year. We want our stu- foste families dents were provided free transportation to and from school dents to have hands-on, face-to-face instruction. After a school and free breakfast and lunch. year like none other, our teachers are back for the summer to 4462 Highlands Road, Franklin, NC • (828) 371-0992 Brad Hyder, Marketing Manager of TekTone, stated, “With support our students once again. I’m so thankful for them and overwhelming demand for this summer’s learning program, community partners like TekTone.” THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 2021 VOLUME 39 NUMBER 12 THE MACON COUNTY NEWS & SHOPPING GUIDE 9 COVID cases climbing in Macon County and across the state Brittney Lofthouse – Contributing Writer nation or be required to wear face coverings and subject themselves to frequent COVID-19 test- The Macon County Department of Public ing. Health began updated COVID-19 metrics for “We are strongly urging other state govern- the county on a weekly basis in July, after see- ment agencies and private businesses to, at a ing the numbers of cases steadily decline since minimum, do the same,” Cooper said. “Many the height of the pandemic. However, that businesses are going a step further and requiring changed this week as they once again began their employees to get vaccinated.” publishing daily updates as the Delta variant be- More than 61% of North Carolina adults have gins to surge across the nation. received at least one dose of the vaccine. On July 30, Macon County reported 44 ac- As part of its effort to help more North Car- tive cases and a total case count of 3,280 since olinians protect themselves against COVID-19 March 2020. At that time, a total of 12,678 vac- and the highly contagious Delta variant, North cines had been given by the health department Carolina is now offering $100 Summer Cards and 9,720 COVID-19 tests had been adminis- at some vaccine sites across the state to offset tered. The same day, North Carolina reported a the time and transportation costs of getting vac- total of 1,048,076 positive cases since the pan- cinated. demic began. From Aug. 4 through Aug. 31, the $100 Sum- By Aug. 3, Macon County reported 62 active mer Cards are available to anyone 18 and older cases with a total case count of 3,305. The who gets their first dose of a COVID-19 vac- county’s vaccine distribution number remained cine at a participating site—while supplies last. unchanged and the number of tests adminis- In addition to providing a $100 Summer Card tered was 9,771. North Carolina reported to those who get their first dose of vaccine, 1,058,887 positive cases as of Aug. 3. North Carolina continues to offer $25 Summer As numbers continued to climb, Mission sion that the Covid-19 Delta variant is a signif- but stopped short of issuing another mask man- Cards to those who drive others to their vacci- Health Systems implemented visitor access re- icant concern for the medical community and date. Instead, Cooper, and State Health Direc- nation appointment. They receive a $25 card strictions to hospitals including Angel Medical the population at large, and can only be ad- tor Mandy Cohen have shifted their focus to each time they drive someone to a first dose ap- Center and the Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. dressed with higher vaccination rates and/or vaccines. pointment at the completion of the vaccination. Some businesses and local governments have wearing a mask. “Until more people get the vaccine, we’ll This helps offset the costs for those who help begun requiring masks again. The Board is also encouraging town em- continue living with the very real threat of a se- family, friends and neighbors find their spot for After a special called meeting of the High- ployees to seriously consider getting vaccinated rious disease,” Cooper said. “We will continue a vaccine and drive them to their shots. There is lands Board of Commissioners on Monday, the and information sessions are being planned to to see more dangerous and contagious variants no limit on the amount of times someone can board unanimously voted to mandate masks for assist with these efforts. The mask mandate like the Delta variant.” drive people to a vaccination appointment; how- all “indoor” Town of Highlands facilities effec- does not apply to private businesses in the town To push more people in his administration to ever, a driver will only receive one card per tive Aug. 3, 2021. The meeting included a of Highlands or any outdoor settings on town get vaccinated, Cooper issued an executive visit. question and answer session with the Chief property. order on Thursday that takes effect Sept. 1, re- Those interested in the $100 Summer Card Medical Officer of Mission Health, Dr. Bill As numbers continued to rise, N.C. Gover- quiring the more than 50,000 employees in state for first-time vaccinations and $25 Summer Hathaway. Dr. Hathaway advised the commis- nor Roy Cooper urged citizens to wear masks, government agencies to show proof of vacci- Card for drivers should call 888-675-4567.

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Gover- ing with food insecurity. The concept is simple: If you demic-related rent and utility assistance. The new guidelines nor Cooper had encouraged local need help putting food on the table, log in to the Lasagna aim to help even more renters get back on their feet while governments to consider doing Love website (www.lasagnalove.org) and request a home also assisting landlords that have lost income due to the eco- the same. cooked lasagna. You will be matched to a local Lasagna nomic impacts of COVID-19. Since opening last fall, the Prior to a vote, the board heard Love volunteer chef, and s/he will contact you to coordi- HOPE Program has awarded more than $305.5 million to a presentation from Dr. William nate a deliver date and time, and arrange a safe, contact- 81,039 households, with $219.2 million already paid to land- Hathaway, the CEO of Mission less delivery. lords and utility companies statewide. Healthcare. Dr. Hathaway up- Patrick Taylor Lasagna Love is a nationwide grassroots movement Landlords whose tenants are struggling to pay rent due to dated the board on his assessment of the Delta variant, and the pandemic can submit names and contact information what were the best practices to follow. In his opinion, the that aims to positively impact communities by connect- ing neighbors with neighbors through homemade meal using the HOPE Program website or by contacting the wearing of a mask is the first line of defense against Covid. HOPE Call Center at 888-9ASK-HOPE (888-927-5467). A He also pointed out that vaccinated people can be infected delivery. Lasagna Love seeks to eliminate stigmas asso- program specialist will then follow up with the tenant to help with the Delta variant, but many vaccinated people are ciated with asking for help when it is needed most. It is asymptomatic or have mild symptoms. About 97% of the vac- about making and delivering meals to families in the start the application process. cinated people who contract COVID do not require hospital- neighborhood who are struggling, whether that struggle is Additionally, starting Aug. 1, the HOPE Program monthly ization. Dr. Hathaway emphasized that both vaccinated and financial, emotional, or simply a feeling of overwhelm. rent award limit will increase by 30%, which will allow the unvaccinated people can spread the virus. I volunteered to be a “Lasagna Chef” and waited to be program to cover approximately 95% of all rent awards re- After a Q & A period and further discussion, the board matched to a family. My closest matches are in Swain quested by tenants. Similarly, the utility award limit will in- voted to require the wearing of masks within town facilities. County. According to the Feeding America website, crease by 100%, a change that will cover nearly 90% of all The requirement includes town hall, the police department, 15.7% of families living in Macon County were food in- past-due amounts requested by program applicants. The new the Highlands Conference Center, the Highlands ABC Store, secure in 2019. Let’s help support our local families and limits will apply to all new applications received, including the Fire Department, the Highlands Civic Center and other friends by providing a simple act of love and kindness applicants reapplying for assistance. offices. during a time of uncertainty and stress. If you have a The HOPE Program promotes housing stability by pro- The board also encouraged all town employees to get a vac- neighbor, friend, or colleague who could use help putting viding rent and utility bill assistance to prevent evictions and cination. Our town manager and personnel director will meet food on the table, please let them know about the the disconnection of utilities. The program currently serves with Tom Neal, the coordinator of the vaccination clinic, to www.lasagnalove.org website. If the family does not 88 North Carolina counties, with 12 counties and five Native establish a time during working hours for employees to vol- have internet access, you can log in and nominate the American tribes receiving direct federal funding to operate untarily get a vaccination. If private businesses have work- family. their own emergency rent and utility programs. A complete ers who would like a vaccination, they can call Josh Ward at If you love to cook and want to support families in the list of the counties served by the HOPE Program, county town hall. While we want as many town workers as possible community, consider becoming a volunteer lasagna chef. programs and tribal government programs can be found to be vaccinated, with the operationalization of a clinic, any using the online NC HOPE Interactive Map. local person would be welcomed. You can get your whole family involved and join the kindness project. Together we can work to reduce hunger Information about the HOPE Program, including eligibil- As Dr. Hathaway emphasized, we need to vaccinate and ity requirements, program benefits and an online applica- mask as many people as possible to stop the spread of this in our community. tion, is available at www.HOPE.NC.gov. Applicants who highly transmissible Delta variant. I thank Dr. Hathaway for his willingness to drive to Highlands and share his profes- Teresa M. Falzone – Franklin, N.C. cannot access the website should call 888-9ASK-HOPE sional expertise. (888-927-5467) for help with the application process. The The board’s action concerning masks in town buildings HOPE Call Center is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Both English- and Spanish-speaking representatives aligns with what Governor Cooper and state health director The Macon County News letters page is a public Dr. Mandy Cohen have recommended. The governor’s new are available to assist callers. Applicants who applied for as- orders do not apply to private businesses, but he strongly rec- forum open to a wide variety of opinions as a right sistance during the first phase of the HOPE Program are el- ommends that these mask protocols be implemented through- guaranteed in the First Amendment of the U.S. Con- igible to reapply for additional help. out communities. stitution. Letters are neither accepted nor rejected Funding for the HOPE Program is provided to the state I was gratified that the board unanimously voted on the based on content. Letters must be signed and contact through U.S. Department of Treasury Coronavirus Relief mask policy for town facilities. It is better at this point to take information provided. Views expressed are not neces- Fund allocations and the Emergency Rental Assistance Pro- a proactive position in addressing a resurgence of COVID, sarily reflective of the opinions of publisher, editor or gram established by the Consolidated Appropriations Act rather than reacting in the midst of a large spread and sky- staff. Writers are asked to refrain from personal at- 2021. The HOPE Program is managed by the N.C. Office rocketing infection rates. My concern is that as we move to- of Recovery and Resiliency, a division of the Department of ward fall, a COVID resurgence could happen near or greater tacks against individuals or businesses. Email lettters to: [email protected]. Public Safety. To learn more about the HOPE Program, visit than levels seen at the first of the year. www.HOPE.NC.gov.

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308 Depot St. Highlands Road safety project now underway Franklin, NC (828) A contractor for the N.C. De- 524-2419 or (828) partment of Transportation has 524-3395 Welcomes begun a safety project along a Elsie Cruz & stretch of Highlands Road in Kimberly Féria Macon County that should have They specialize in long-lasting benefits for resi- cuts, colors, perms, dents and visitors. facials, manicures The project is funded through & pedicures. the Highway Safety Improve- ELSIE AND KIMBERLY HABLAN ESPANOL ment Program which is designed to address specific traffic safety concerns such as those along this New Items arriving weekly! COME SEE US! stretch of highway. “This project is a wonderful example of how our engineers BUTTERCUP’S are utilizing data to help improve safety for drivers,” Division 14 TREASURES Engineer Wanda Austin said. 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These rumble strips also fea- Rogers Road and Walnut Creek Road. ture reflective paint which increase visibility of the center- Crews for Harrison Construction are installing four-foot line at night and in wet conditions. 5 Acres of paved shoulders in areas prone to vehicles leaving the road In order for crews to safely complete the project, the con- Outside Storage to the right, and crews are also installing rumble strips on tractor is required to use a single-lane closure for the dura- the center line for the entire length of the project. The rum- tion of the project. NCDOT officials anticipate this $1.4 10 Units of ble strips are a relatively new design — first installed in million project to conclude in October. Inside Storage 2016 — and are effective in alerting drivers to their location Transportation officials remind drivers to slow down, be while creating less ambient noise than traditional rumble alert and obey all posted signs when driving through work Electronic strips. zones. Access The extra shoulder width will provide errant vehicles ad- For real-time travel information, ditional space to get back on path before running off the visit DriveNC.gov or follow NCDOT on social media. 9410 Sylva Rd. Hwy. 441 Franklin, NC More than 8 million lbs. of litter collected so far The N.C. Department of Transportation’s crews, contrac- the litter sweep, visit the program’s webpage. tors and volunteers have collected more than 8 million NCDOT’s litter management programs are multifaceted. pounds of litter from roadsides and are on pace to exceed the The department makes use of state-owned forces and con- state’s record for litter collection set in 2019. tract services statewide. NCDOT’s Sponsor-A-Highway “We’re less than two Program allows busi- months away from our an- nesses, organizations and nual Fall Litter Sweep, and individuals to sponsor lit- we’re counting on every- ter removal along road- one to help keep this mo- sides. NCDOT is also mentum going,” said state proud to partner with the Transportation Secretary more than 120,000 partic- Eric Boyette. “Please do ipants in the Adopt-A- your part by securing your Highway Program, where loads before traveling, volunteers pledge to clean throw away trash in a section of our highways garbage bins, recycle when at least four times a year. you can and make sure If you spot someone lit- your friends and family do tering from their vehicle, the same.” report them with NCDOT and its partners NCDOT’s Swat-A-Litter- have removed 8 million bug app by downloading pounds of litter since Jan. 1. At this rate, NCDOT will ex- the app at ncdot.gov/litter. ceed the 10.5 million pounds of litter collected in 2019. Litter is unsightly, costs millions of dollars to clean up The 2021 Fall Litter Sweep will be held from Sept. 11-25. and can hurt the environment, tourism and the state’s qual- To sign up for the litter sweep, go here. To learn more about ity of life. 12 THE MACON COuNTy NEWS & SHOPPING GuIDE VOLUME 39 NUMBER 12 THuRSDAy, AuGuST 5, 2021 COMMuNITy Talent contest winners announced The Christian Training Center International pre- sented it's first annual "Who Wants to be a Star?" talent competition at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Per- forming Arts on Saturday, July 31. Contestants were re- quired to go through an audi- tion process before making it as a top 22 finalist in Satur- day evening's competition. "It was an exciting evening filled with unbelievable talent from all over," said Nikki Corbin, who coordinated the event. "We were all blown away by the depth of true ex- pertise that the contestants brought to life on stage. It was truly a fantastic Winners of the first annual "Who Wants to be a Star?" talent evening!" competition at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing The top three winners Arts on Saturday, July 31, were First Place: Emmie Albers; Sec- were: First Place: Emmie Al- ond Place: Patrick Brannon; and Third Place: Daniel Riddle. bers; Second Place: Patrick Caregivers at the current The Christian Training Center Interna- Angel Medical Center signed Brannon; and Third Place: Daniel Riddle. tional plans to make this an annual event and their names to the final beam Sponsoring the event were New Vision looks forward to many others sharing their that was recently placed on Gymnastics, Move More Fitness, Franklin talent in the future. This event serves as a the new 82,500 square foot Covenant Church and Cal and Libussa fundraiser to help missionaries around the hospital which is under con- Huge. world. struction. Final beam placed at new AMC With an eye on the future and supporting less technology available. It will provide healthcare throughout the Western North Car- larger rooms, better lighting and healing olina region, the final beam was placed at the views, and the capacity to allow for the latest new 82,500 square foot Angel Medical Center. technologies to be incorporated into the hos- Located at One Center Court, Franklin, the pital. new 30-bed facility will be 1.5 miles from the "The final beam is a wonderful milestone current facility. The new hospital will have on our pathway to a new hospital for the three operating rooms, one endoscopy suite, Franklin Community - and one that proudly and a 17-bed Emergency Department, that incorporates the signatures of so many of our will include three dedicated behavior health dedicated caregivers who share our excite- beds. ment about the new facility," said Mission This new $68 million state-of-the-art Health spokesperson Nancy Lindell. healthcare facility offers the most up-to-date The new Angel Medical Center is scheduled clinical services and integrates the latest wire- to open in the fall of 2022. SCC offering free tuition for 2021-22 Through a one-time program, Southwestern CC.edu/FREE and fill out the “SCC Promise” Community College will not charge tuition or application. fees to students for the 2021-22 academic Free tuition and college fees are for North year. Carolina residents for Fall 2021 and Spring The “SCC Promise” initiative provides new 2022 only. This is a “last-option” financial as- students as well as those who’ve already en- sistance program that provides tuition after all rolled with free tuition and fees this fall if they other federal and state funds have been ap- fulfill the following criteria: plied. SCC will utilize various funding • Complete the 2021-22 Free Application sources: The North Carolina Longleaf Com- for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) mitment, the American Rescue Plan, Pell Ladies learn self defense • Enroll in a minimum of six (6) credit hours Grants (Title IV funds), Governor’s Emer- Ladies Packing handgun classes were recently held in Franklin. The classes included self de- • Complete the SCC Promise Application. gency Education Relief (GEER) fund and fense and also concealed carry with 31 participants in the various classes. The classes, spon- “Southwestern has been around since 1964, scholarships as well as support from the SCC sored by the Gem Country Republican Women's Club, provided professional instructors from and we’ve never been able to offer an oppor- Foundation. the Sheriff's office who educated and trained participants in proper handling and use of the firearms and also allowed them to engage targets under lowlight conditions. Each of the partic- tunity like this for our students,” said Dr. Don Anyone interested in more short-term train- ipants expressed appreciation for the class she attended and highly recommended the training, Tomas, SCC President. “It sounds too good to ing through SCC’s Career Academies can also adding that the training could very well save their lives. Pictured are, (front row, L-R) Tom Pruett, be true, but I can assure you this is very real.” get free tuition this fall through the GEER Tony Carver, Dereck Jones and Adam Crawford; (back row) Vicki Knisley, Linda Behr, Winnie Students who’ve already enrolled for fall fund. More info at Uebelher, Estelle Kreis, Valerie Niskanen, Sharon Fay, Pamela Marett and Linda Herman. just need to go to www.Southwestern www.SouthwesternCC.edu/GEER. THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 2021 VOLUME 39 NUMBER 12 THE MACON COUNTY NEWS & SHOPPING GUIDE 13 14 THE MACON COUNTY NEWS & SHOPPING GUIDE VOLUME 39 NUMBER 12 THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 2021

lence protective order violation. Adrian L. Mace made the while license revoked. An unsecured bond of $250 was set. arrest. July 23 August 2 Jaquelyn Ruth Stewart, 35, of Golf Estates Rd., The Macon County Sher- Joseph Matthew Swafford, was issued warrant service Franklin, was charged with possession of drug parapher- iff’s Department, Franklin for offense committed in jurisdiction. Emileigh E. Sands nalia, simple possession of a schedule II controlled sub- Police Department or Jackson made the arrest. stance, possession of heroin. An unsecured bond of $2,500 County Sheriff’s Department was set. made the following arrests Franklin Police Department Matthew Douglas Rowe, 33, of Pumpkin Town Rd., was July 21 - Aug. 2 All suspects charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, simple are innocent until proven July 22 possession of a schedule II controlled substance, posses- guilty in a court of law. Michala Cheyenne Taylor, 21, was issued an order for sion of methamphetamine. An unsecured bond of $2,500 arrest for failure to appear. A secured bond of $24,000 was was set. Macon County set. Andrew Doyle Boggs, 31, of Sunset Farms Rd., Whit- Sheriff’s Department tier, was charged with larceny after breaking or entering, July 24 breaking and entering. A secured bond of $5,000 was set. July 26 Timothy Gordon Schewe, 54, was charged with driving Jessica Marie Millett, 22, of Sunset Farms Rd., was Robert David Burch, was charged with burglary/breaking under the influence. charged with misdemeanor probation violation, larceny by and entering, larceny, possession of stolen goods. Joseph an employee, larceny after breaking and entering, misde- A. Raby made the arrest. July 25 meanor larceny, breaking and entering. A secured bond of Carolyn Rosaleigha Willis, was charged with bur- Oscar Vanegas Cruz, 23, was charged with driving under $15,000 was set. glary/breaking and entering, larceny, possession of stolen the influence. Randall Eugene Fowler, 55, of Hive Rd., Glenville, was goods, possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug charged with assault on a female. No bond was set. paraphernalia. Joseph A. Raby made the arrest. July 26 Doyle Wilburn Bates, was charged with assault on a fe- Amando Thomas Virata, 42, was issued an order for ar- July 24 male, interfering with emergency communications, injury rest for driving while license revoked. A $1,500 bond was Robert Milton Lint, 61, of Henry Rd., was charged with to personal property. Troy L. Burt made the arrest. set. assault with a deadly weapon. No bond was set. Michael David Wright, was charged with possession of William Zachary Patterson, 50, was charged with traf- John Clayton Marmon, 50, of Dave Cucumber Rd., a stolen firearm. Troy L. Burt made the arrest. ficking heroin by transportation, trafficking heroin by pos- Cherokee, was charged with failure to appear for fail to James Smith, was charged with child support enforce- session, possession with intent to sell/deliver maintain lane control, driving while license revoked im- ment contempt. methamphetamine, possession with intent to sell/deliver paired revocation, reckless driving to endanger, driving Meghan J. Woody, was charged with child support en- marijuana, maintaining a vehicle for keeping/sale/use of a while impaired. A secured bond of $1,500 was set. forcement contempt. controlled substance, possession of marijuana parapher- Troy Ray York, 51, of Red Wing Vista, Whittier, was Preston Ross Hathcock, was issued warrant service. nalia, possession of drug paraphernalia, charged with domestic violence protective order violation. Gabe D. Bingham made the arrest. resist/obstruct/delay, driving while license revoked, fugi- No bond was set. tive from justice from South Carolina for possession of Shira Lynn Littlejohn, 31, of Lambert Rd., Cherokee, July 28 heroin, issued an order for arrest for carrying a concealed was charged with failure to appear for misdemeanor lar- Nicholai Lamb, was charged with possession of a sched- gun/resist/obstruct/delay, possession of a controlled sub- ceny, violate governor’s stay home order. A secured bond ule I controlled substance. Nick Lofthouse made the arrest. stance on jail premises/possession of drug paraphernalia, of $500 was set. indictment for a habitual felon, common law obstruction Tristan Isreal Sanchez, 32, of Big Witch Rd., Cherokee, July 29 of justice. A $315,000 bond was set. was charged with failure to appear for misdemeanor lar- Stephanie Ann Ault, was charged with misdemeanor ceny, violate governor’s stay home order. A secured bond child abuse. Cassie J. Shuler made the arrest. Jackson County Sheriff’s Department $1,000 was set. Damon Benjamin Ault, was charged with misdemeanor child abuse. Denver J. Elliott made the arrest. July 21 July 26 Tyler Elden Deats, was charged with larceny of a motor Tahzyah Kebian Whitson, 18, of Pelzel St., Asheville, Lauren Renee Mounce, 23, of Marlett Rd., Cullowhee, vehicle. Timothy B. Carter made the arrest. was charged with maintaining a vehicle/dwelling/place for was charged with failure to maintain lane control, driving Kristian Alexander Dreml, was charged with obtaining a controlled substance, traffic in methamphetamine by while license revoked, driving while impaired. An unse- property by false pretenses, identity theft. Timothy B. transport, trafficking in methamphetamine by possession, cured bond of $2,000 was set. Carter made the arrest. possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver Wylene Elizabeth Wall, was charged with possession of methamphetamine, conspire to traffic methamphetamine, July 27 methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia. possession of drug paraphernalia. A secured bond of Trent Wesley Kirkpatrick, 30, of Cagle Branch Rd., was William D. Stamey made the arrest. $75,000 was set. issued a child support purge arrest order. A $4,650 bond Connor Christian Sim, was charged with failure to ap- Jeremy Lee Gunter, 36, of Whirl Wind Dr., Whittier, was was set. pear for felony probation violation. Matthew L. Long made charged with driving while license revoked. A secured Natasha Belle Kirkland, 33, of Breedlove Rd., was the arrest. bond of $250 was set. charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, maintain- Corey Lee Mullinax, was charged with aggravated as- ing a vehicle/dwelling/place for a controlled substance, sault. Emileigh E. Sands made the arrest. July 22 possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver heroin, Charles Michael Nash, 32, of Union Hill Rd., Whittier, trafficking heroin by possession, trafficking heroin by July 30 was charged with larceny of a motor vehicle, breaking and transport, possession of a controlled substance on jail Charles Samuel Carpenter, was charged with larceny of entering of a motor vehicle, second degree trespass. A se- premises. A secured bond of $110,000 was set. a motor vehicle, possession of stolen motor vehicle, at- cured bond of $10,000 was set. Jodi Lynn Mason, 20, of North Jenkins Branch, Bryson tempted break or enter a building. James E. Crawford III Samuel Jacob Crisp, 35, of Troy Martin Rd., Whittier, City, was charged with communicating threats. A secured made the arrest. was charged with use of red or blue light, weapons on bond of $1,500 was set. Jacob Lee Norris, was issued a true bill of indictment, campus or other educational property. A secured bond of Douglas Christopher Jones, 41, of Union Hill Rd., Whit- probation violation. Jay Wright made the arrest. $2,500 was set. tier, was charged with receive stolen goods. A secured John Wesley Hooper, 42, of Keyhole Lane, Cullowhee, bond of $2,500 was set. July 31 was charged with failure to appear for driving while li- Anthony Brett Coggins, 39, of Jimmy Morris Rd., was Connor Christian Sim, was issued warrant service. Gabe cense revoked not impaired revocation, possession of drug charged with possession of marijuana up to 1/2 oz, pos- D. Bingham made the arrest. paraphernalia, possession of methamphetamine. A secured session of marijuana paraphernalia, possession of drug bond of $10,000 was set. paraphernalia, possession of methamphetamine, driving August 1 Jessica Marie Thomas, 38, of Black Rock Rd., Chero- while license revoked. An unsecured bond of $5,000 was James Chaille Parrish, was charged with domestic vio- kee, was charged with resisting a public officer, driving set. THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 2021 VOLUME 39 NUMBER 12 THE MACON COUNTY NEWS & SHOPPING GUIDE 15 members and all military veterans are encouraged to attend this meet- COMMUNITY CALENDAR ing. Several recent actions affecting our organization will be dis- CHURCH HAPPENINGS Franklin Alcoholics Anonymous “Open Meetings” are for anyone cussed. Member input and assistance would be appreciated. Central Baptist Church one day only “Farm Fresh Faith” Vacation who thinks they may have a drinking problem or for anyone interested Bible School will be held on Saturday, Aug. 7, 8:30 a.m. Classes in the A.A. recovery program. In Person Meetings with Covid 19 Pre- The Gem Country Republican Women's Club luncheon meeting will available for all ages. Bible School kickoff Cookout and preregistration, ventive Measures are held Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. at No Wrong Door, be held Tuesday, Aug. 10, at Fat Buddies BBQ, at 11:30 a.m. Lt. Saturday, July 31. Waterplay starts at 4 p.m., cookout at 6 p.m. The 102 Thomas Heights Rd., Monday, Wednesday and Friday 5:30 p.m. Dereck Jones, candidate for sheriff, will be the guest speaker. All Re- church is located at 392 Belleview Rd. at the First United Methodist Church Outreach Center, 66 Harrison publican women are cordially invited to attend. Ave., Franklin, N.C. On Line Meeting information is available by vis- Grace Baptist Church Homecoming, will be held on Sunday, Aug. iting www.aawnc80.org. or to speak with a member of A.A. call Macon County Writer’s Group will resume meeting Tuesday, Aug. 8, 10:30 a.m. Special music provided by The Rankin Family. Fellowship (828)349-4357. 10, 1 p.m., in the Large Meeting Room at the Macon County Library. meal will be provided after the service. The church is located at 120 All writers are welcome. Bring your stories. For more information, call, Setser Branch Road. Nantahala Hiking Club will hike to East Fork of the Chattooga River Jim at [email protected] for more information. on Saturday, Aug. 7. Starting at the Walhalla Fish Hatchery descend Son Rise Ministries is a non-denominational, full-gospel, Christian fel- down the East Fork to the Chattooga River and have lunch. This trail Share the Journey Support Group for Caregivers whose loved lowship that meets Friday evenings at 7 p.m., Intercessory Prayer is is an up and down one. For more information and reservations, call. ones are experiencing memory loss will meet on Wednesday, Aug. 11 Monday night at 6:30 p.m., Ladies prayer and Bible study is Wednes- leaders Mike and Sue Kettles at (828)743-1079. and 25, 2 p.m., at First Prespyterian Church, 26 Church St. Enter the days, 1 to 3 p.m. The church is located at 462 Depot St. For more in- church from the parking lot, come through the double red doors in the formation, call (828)369-2465 or (828)421-4153. Nantahala Hiking Club will hike One Nose and Two Falls on Satur- courtyard and follow the sings. For more information, call (828)524- day, Aug. 7, in the Standing Indian Recreational Area. they will hike 3119. Grace Baptist Church services are held on Sunday, 11 a.m. Frank to Picken's Nose and see great views east to Highlands and south Rodriguez is the pastor. All are welcome to attend. The church is lo- into Rabun Gap and Betty Creek, Ga. Then return to Mooney Falls The Franklin Women’s Club will meet at noon on Friday, Aug. 13, at cated at 130 Setser Branch Rd. and Big Laurel Falls. For more information and reservations, call lead- Fat Buddies restaurant in Westgate Plaza. Terry Hood, Education Spe- ers Bill and Sharon Van Horn at (828)369-1983, cialist and Chaplain with a Masters Degree in Divinity will be the guest Prentiss Church of God is holding Sunday worship service in its sanc- speaker. She will address the role of chaplaincy in healthcare. To tuary beginning at 10:30 a.m. Social distancing is observed and safety Nantahala Hiking Club will hike to Standing Indian Mountain on the RSVP, call Brenda Jacobs at (828)421-0411. For more information measures are in place. Services are also streamed online on the Pren- AT from Deep Gap on Saturday, Aug. 7. This is a Vista Celebration in about the club, call Joy Wood at (828)349-4440. tiss Church of God Facebook page. The church is located at 59 Church honor of Benton MacKaye's idea of a trail from Georgia to Maine. Won- Hill Lane, off Addington Bridge Road. Phone: (828)369-3885. derful views to the west and south. For more information and reser- Macon County Art Association Encaustic Painting Classes will be vations, call leader Katharine Brown call (828)421- 4178. held on Fridays, Aug. 27, Sept. 3 and 17, October 29, from 10 a.m. Seventh Day Adventist Church meets on Saturday, with Sabbath to 12 p.m., at the Uptown Gallery 30 E Main St., Franklin. For more School at 9:30 a.m., Worship Service at 11 a.m. Masks are optional. Nantahala Hiking Club Beer Release in Celebration of Benton MacK- information, call Karen Smith, at [email protected] The church is located at 71 Brendle Rd. aye will be held at the Lazy Hiker on Sunday, Aug. 8, 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday Painters meet on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the All Saints Episcopal Church, Franklin Services are held Rite I, 8 Siler Family Reunion will be held on Saturday, Aug. 7, at the Moss Environmental Research Center to fellowship and paint. All skill levels a.m. without music and Rite II, 10:15 a.m. with music, every Sunday. Valley Venue, 1145 Patton Road in Franklin. Lunch will be served at and mediums are welcome. Participants are responsible for their own First and third Sundays at St. Agnes Chapel, 66 Church St. and sec- 12 noon, but all family members are invited to arrive early to bring their project and a bag lunch. For more information call The Uptown Gallery ond and fourth Sundays at St. Cyprian's Chapel, 216 Roller Mill Rd. finest foods, visit, and reminisce outside and under cover of the beau- at (828-)49-4607 or Pat Mennenger at [email protected]. See Sunday 10:15 a.m. services can be viewed live on the website: tiful open barn. more about Macon County Art Association at www.allsaintsfranklin.org and past Sundays can be viewed on YouTube franklinuptowngallery.com. by searching "All Saints Franklin" to find our YouTube page. Gibson Family Reunion for the descendants of Joseph and Alva Allen Gibson will be held on Aug. 8, at the original Cowee Fire Dept. Macon Chips, Franklin’s Wood Carving Club meets on Thurs- Olive Hill Church Services are held on Sunday at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; A covered dish luncheon will be served at 1 p.m., followed by a short days, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. inside the Franklin High School Wood Shop and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Pastor is Keith McWhite. The church is lo- business meeting. just off McCollum Drive. Anyone interested is encouraged to attend. cated at 2389 Olive Hill Road. Anyone under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. For Death Cafe will be held on Sunday, Aug. 8, 2 to 4 pm, at Wayfarers more information, call (828)342-8126. Franklin First United Methodist Church meets at 9:30 a.m., on Sun- Unity Chapel, 182 Wayfarers Lane, Dillard, Ga. Jan Brewer, M.A., days for in-person worship or on Facebook at Franklin First United CMT, will lead a group-directed conversation about death and Slow Spokes Franklin, a bicycle riding group, meets every Tues- Methodist Church, either live or later on recorded video. The church is dying/life and living. Participants are invited to share fears, tears, day at 6:30 p.m., at FROG headquarters for a ride on the Greenway. located at 66 Harrison Avenue in downtown Franklin. Senior pastor is laughter, curiosity, creativity, stories, or lend an open ear in this safe, Ride begins at 6:45 p.m., at an easy pace, with several options of start- Rev. David Beam. For more information, call ( 828)524-3010 or visit relaxed and supportive setting. For further information, call Jan at ing and stopping according to riders’ needs. Find them on Facebook www.firstumcfranklin.org (510)684-5555 or visit www.deathcafe.com. at Slow Spokes, Franklin, NC, or call (828)371-4925. Lifespring Community Church is holding Sunday services beginning American Legion Macon Post 108 and American Legion Auxiliary Historic TM Rickman Store is now open on Saturdays from 10 a.m. at 10 a.m. with social distancing observed. Brian Lamb in the pastor. Unit 108 will meet on, Tuesday, Aug. 10, light dinner at 6 p.m., regu- until 4 p.m. Located at 259 Cowee Creek Road in the historic West - The church is located at the intersection of Cheek Road and Adding- lar meeting 7 p.m., at the Post Home located at 614 W, Main St. All Mill District. Music jams begin at noon. ton Bridge Road. Yes! We have Re-Opened! ANSWERS FOR PG. 22

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Then we sit back and enjoy the show. a strong shot of full season color We think that is important to get new plants in the ground before James Matthew Elsey from a non-native hybrid. Such July to let strong roots develop. It is recommended that this plant James Matthew Elsey, 47, of has been the case at my house. receive up to six hours of sun per day. Durham, N.C., tragically died in a The focal point of the front of our Not all Lantana produce seeds but this one does. Its seeds ger- car accident on Thursday, April 22, house and its parking court is de- minate easily even in a gravel driveway. In fact, in warmer cli- 2021. He was a Florida native, born fined by a stone wall. Since we mates such as zones 8-9 Lantanas are considered a nuisance in St. Augustine and raised in Pen- live in the woods, a splash of Dr. Bob Gilbert sacola. He was preceded in death by color somewhere seems impor- his father, James LeRoy Elsey, of tant. We have tried various annuals and perennials without much Cherry Log, Ga. success until we discovered a Lantana “Chapel Hill Yellow.” It is He was a devoted fan of Rams not only beautiful but also has a well-known, touching story football regardless of their success about a friend’s daughter. over the years. He was passionate Perhaps the most popular Lantana “Miss Huff.” It has been de- about music and food. His family scribed as a perennial or a small shrub in zones 8 and further considered him a “grill master” who south. In zones 7 and above it is grown as an annual. It grows delighted in sharing the results of tall and wide with bright yellow-orange flowers and is very his talents with family and friends. pretty. Above all, he was devoted to his James Matthew Elsey Legendary plants-man, Michael Dirr’s daughter Susy, lived in loving family. Chapel Hill. “Miss Huff” and another Lantana, “New Gold” Surviving are his parents, Deborah Joy and Michael Davey of Franklin, N.C.; his three wonderful children, Elinore, James grew in her patio garden. In 2006, a seedling appeared that was “Owen,” and Emelia Elsey of Suwanee, Ga.; his brother, David low growing and produced abundant bright yellow flowers the Elsey and his partner, Jeannie Klebba of McCaysville, Ga.; his entire growing season. This seedling was likely an accidental niece, Mia Hester, of Graham, N.C.; and many uncles, aunts, and cross between the two Lantanas in Susy’s garden. Michael turned cousins. He also leaves several lifelong loyal friends in Pensacola. this seedling over to a company he is associated with, Plant In- He was a loving, creative, kind, and inquisitive person. He will troductions Inc. and they patented it. Thirty percent of the plant be greatly missed. sale proceeds go to the Sweet Melissa Lung Transplant Fund at A celebration of life was held July 30 at Woodlawn Cemetery. the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. In spite of dou- During this time family and close friends shared memories of ble lung transplants, Susy did not Chapel Hill Yellow Lantana James and played some of his favorite music. survive. Photos by Karen Lawrence In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Habitat for Hu- Dirr and his associates have manity https://www.habitat.org/donate/?link=628. named this Lantana “Chapel Hill because of their seed production. We have Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneral- Yellow.” It starts blooming in found that the seedlings come true and can be home.com. late spring and goes non-stop a source of replacements or gifts. Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. until the first frost. It produces In Karen Lawrence’s photograph the top hundreds of blooms that are self- edge of our stone wall was planted with Ver- cleaning as it does not need to be bena ‘Homestead Purple’ ’another Dirr intro- Bobby ‘Ferd’ Furman Myers dead headed- pruning off spent duction. It makes a wonderful combination Bobby “Ferd” Furman Myers, 88, blooms. This plant only gets 15 with Chapel Hill Yellow. However, this Ver- of Franklin, N.C., passed away Fri- to 18 inches tall and can reach 10 bena does not bloom all season long. It has a day, Aug. 1, 2021. feet wide if allowed. long summer rest period when it looks ragged. Born in Macon County, North What we have learned to do is It does weakly rebloom in the fall. This is in di- Carolina, he was the son of the late to cut the plants down to the rect contrast to Chapel Hill Yellow. Lawrence and Bertha Cope Myers. ground after the first frost. We A variation or sport can occur, a gold bloom- In addition to his parents, he was then apply a heavy layer of pine ing variety of Chapel Yellow named “Chapel preceded in death by his wife, straw mulch to protect the roots Hill Gold.” There is not much difference be- Shirley Myers; brothers, John during the winter. Most of these tween the two, no more difference between Howard “Ick” Myers and Casey plants survive the winter and bright yellow to gold. We have tended to prune Myers; and sister, Betty Crawford. come back again in the spring out this variation when it infrequently occurs.. He was a lifelong resident of from underground roots. We are Dr. Bob Gilbert is co-founder of Smith Macon County and a member of suspicious that our high percent- Gilbert Gardens in Kennesaw, Ga. Clarks Chapel United Methodist age survival rate of our Chapel Karen Lawrence is a professional horticul- Church, the VFW and American Le- Bobby Furman Myers Hill Yellow is related to the soil tural and wild life photographer from Franklin. gion. He loved playing cards, espe- cially Greek Rummy, Pinochle and poker. He is survived by son, Dennis Myers (Theresa) of Franklin; David daughter, Carol Bates of Franklin; sisters, Dixie Nell Holland of Franklin and Sue Stewman of Brevard, N.C.; brother, George BAHÁ’Í FAITH Moffitt Myers of Rolette, Texas; grandchildren, Jennifer Allen Bates, OF OWNER/FUNERAL Christopher Myers and Dillon Bates; great grandchildren, McK- LIGHT UNITY DIRECTOR inzey Bates, T.J. Allen and Zachary Allen; and many nieces and nephews. “...with perfect unity & peace, abide beneath the shadow Military honors will be presented at 7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 5, of the tree of His care & loving kindness.” Because Funeral Care at 7 p.m., at Macon Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive -- Bahá’u’llah Shouldn’t Cost So Much friends and loved ones from 5 to 7 p.m., prior to the service. Weekly devotions and discussions in Franklin, open to all. Call 302-383-6835. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St. Judes at https://www.stjude.org 1-800-228-6483 www.bahai.us 828-634-1966 Condolences can be made to the family at www.maconfuneral- Franklin • Murphy • Sylva • Waynesville 668 Highlands Road • Franklin, NC home.com. Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 2021 VOLUME 39 NUMBER 12 THE MACON COUNTY NEWS & SHOPPING GUIDE 19 Judith Evans Houston Betty Louise Houston Henry Judith Evans Houston, 77, of Betty Louise Houston Henry went Franklin, N.C., passed away Tues- to be with her Lord and Savior on day, July 27, 2021. She was born July 29, 2021, after an extended ill- July 19, 1944, in Macon County, ness. She fought a good fight, she North Carolina, to the late C. J. finished the course. Evans Jr. and Margie Stanfield She was born July 13, 1939, to Evans. She was retired from the the late Mary Rogers Houston and Macon County School System Don Houston of Buck Creek Com- and was a member of Pine Grove munity in Highlands, N.C. She was George Lyle ‘Doc’ Hunnicutt Baptist Church where she helped predeceased by two brothers, Gary in the nursery. She loved working and Billy Houston of Highlands. At 96, George Lyle “Doc” the switchboard at Angel Hospi- She is survived by her beloved Hunnicutt recounted, “I was born tal, and also enjoyed cooking, husband of 65 years, Malcom Fred in Franklin, N.C., on the fifth day crafting, canning, quilting, was an (Micky) Henry; three sisters, Donna of January, 1923, the youngest of avid reader and spending time Judith Evans Houston Houston of Highlands, N.C., Kathy Betty Louise Henry six. Mama was 42 when I was with her grandchildren. McConnell of Franklin and Shirley born. I used to joke with her, She is survived by her husband, David S. Houston; son, Josh (Tom) Murphy of Ohio; three brothers, Wiley (Dianne) Houston of ’You made a bad mistake when David Houston (Jessica) of Hendersonville, N.C.; two daughters, Franklin, N.C., Jimmy Houston of Highlands, and Robert (Sharon) you had me.’ Mama would just Shelley Mehaffey Pritchett (Michael Yates) of Belews Creek, Houston of Pickens, S.C.; and sister-in-law, Patty Houston of laugh and shake her head.” N.C., and Heather Houston Belcher (Joe) of Franklin; a step- Highlands; and close friend and extended family, James Watson, “I was two or three years old daughter, Sherri Lynn Houston of Franklin; brother, Ronnie Evans also known as her right-hand man, and wife Janet Watson; and when Daddy bought the old Ju- (Jean) of Franklin; three grandchildren, Hannah Houston Cov- many nieces and nephews who loved and cherished her. naluska Inn. It was on 29 acres, a George Lyle Hunnicutt ington (Deven), David Sloan Houston, Lola Grace Houston; one The family would like to thank the faithful caregivers, neighbors mile and a half from the court- great-grandchild, Clayton Joe Covington. and friends who helped take care of Betty. May God bless each of house. I grew up there with my five siblings. My parents rented In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a you. rooms to teachers…judges…solicitors…and whoever else came brother, Tommy Evans and a sister, Lora Luanne Lowe. Services will be held at Macedonia Baptist Church on Saturday, by. I was blessed to be surrounded with a big family and lots of A funeral service was held Friday, July 30, at Pine Grove Bap- Aug. 7, at 2 p.m. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. friends.” tist Church, with Rev. Greg Rogers officiating. Burial was at In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Lung Doc loved bluegrass music, telling stories, and his family. Woodlawn Cemetery. Association. On many occasions, callers could hear Maybelle Carter in the Pallbearers were Glenn Holland, Tony Holland, Clay Peek, background singing “Will the Circle Be Unbroken.” Doc be- David Pickartz, Jerry Arnold, and Lane Cabe. Honorary pallbear- lieved in the circle of family and kept the family tied together ers were Ronnie Hooper and Billy Gibson. Mary Grace Norwood through the fond memories he shared. Until the last few days of The family would like to express a special thanks to Four Sea- Mary Grace Norwood, 88, of Franklin, N.C., passed away on his life, George entertained us all with remembrances from the sons Hospice and Highlands Cashiers Hospital for the wonderful July 30, 2021. past. care of Judith. She was born in Americus, Ga., to the late John D. and Mary The University of Georgia played a significant role in Doc’s In lieu of flowers, the family ask that memorials be made to Preskitt Hammock. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in life. “I met Barbara at Georgia in 1948, and we got married in charity of your choice. death by her husband, Marion Francis Powell and children, Tim 1950. I majored in agronomy and dairy production. At the time, Bryant-Grant Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Norwood and Shannon Pilon. my brother, Charles, and I owned a small dairy farm together in Houston family. Online condolences can be made at www.bryant- She had a green thumb and took pleasure in caring for her Franklin. I bought Charles out, and Barbara and I became dairy grantfuneralhome.com. plants. She was skilled at beading and enjoyed making jewelry. farmers. In 1956, I sold the farm and returned to Georgia to be- She is survived by her children, Tammy Powell of Petal, Miss.; come a veterinarian. One of my professors hired me to work in Lexie McGowen of Petal; Rod Roberts of Franklin; and Tena Heg- diagnostic laboratories throughout North Carolina which were Marlene Rose Day ner (Brian) of Franklin; several grandchildren and great grand- set up to support the agricultural community…and I enjoyed children. working in many of them.” Marlene Rose Day, 78, of A memorial service will be held on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, at On Monday, Dec. 16, two weeks from his 97th birthday cel- Franklin, N.C., went home to be Macon Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Steve Reeves will officiate. ebration, George “Doc” Hunnicutt, DVM, left the circle of his with Jesus on Tuesday, July 20, In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Care Net at 130 three children and their families, Lyle and Holly Hunnicutt, 2021. Bidwell Street, Franklin, NC 28734. grandsons, Travis and Evan of Wilmington and Adam of Born in Chicago Heights, Ill., Online condolences can be made to www.maconfuneral- Boston, Mass., Renee and John Brooks of Asheville, N.C., Gina she was the daughter of the late home.com. and Wes Hunt of Jackson, Mich.; granddaughter, Megan of Ann George O. and Erna Deihl Day. In Macon Funeral Home will be handling the arrangements. Arbor, Mich., and grandson Spenser of Detroit, Mich.; six great addition to her parents, she was grandchildren of Wilmington; and his admiring extended fam- preceded in death by a brother, ily. He is now in the circle of those who went before him in- Roger Day and a nephew, Geof- Jeremy Houston Miller cluding his parents, wife, and siblings, likely still regaling frey Day. She loved her church stories that bind us all together – the circle will never be broken. family at Franklin Covenant Jeremy Houston Miller, 48, of Fitting to the man, a celebration of life will be held Saturday, Church; had a passion for cooking Franklin, N.C., previously of Aug. 7, at Woodlawn Cemetery, Franklin, N.C. and baking; and loved watching Mannassa, Va., passed away on Officiating the graveside service will be George Hunnicutt’s the cooking channel. Marlene Rose Day Sunday, August 1, 2021. nephew, Rev. Dr. Robert E. Reese and Rev. Deacon Jeannette E. Her longtime friend, Michelle He was born in Augusta, Ga., to Reese. Friends and family are all invited to continue the cele- Finnie said, “Marlene loved the Lord, and was a good friend, sis- Janet Avrett and the late Jerry bration after the service with lunch and fellowship at the Robert ter, and aunt. She belonged to Memorial Church in Ft. Lauderdale Houston Miller. C. Carpenter Community Center, 1288 Georgia Road, Franklin. for many years till she moved to Franklin. There, she attended He was an avid reader and en- Franklin Covenant Church and served as receptionist. Undoubt- tomologist and loved to challenge edly, Marlene is now whole and rejoicing with the Lord in world views in open discussions. Heaven!” He is survived by his wife, CORNERSTONE MEMORIALS She is survived by her sister-in-law, Doreen Day of Hudson, Melanie Miller of Franklin; DOYLE YORK,Owner Fla.; nieces, Carol Day-Podjan, Jacqueline Murdock, and Eliza- daughter, Rowan Miller of beth Day; and nephews, Stephen Day, David Day, and Bryan Day. Franklin, N.C.; mother, Janet Located at Rabun Flea Market Also surviving are her very special friends, Joe and Elaine De- Avrett; stepfather, Chuck Avrett, Jeremy Houston Miller (706) 746-2548 Lorenzo, Frank and Reggie Canzone, and Winnie Virga all of both of Augusta; sister, Jill Synen- Franklin, and John and Cathy Makinson of Martin, Ga., and nu- berg (Phil) of Augusta; and brother, Jamie Miller of Augusta; and (706) 746-9977 merous other church family. several aunts, uncles, cousins, and nieces. Please Call For Appointment A celebration of life was held at Franklin Covenant Church on A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Saturday, July 31. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Appalachian Ani- (706) 746-2837 In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Franklin Covenant mal Rescue, PO Box 81, Franklin, NC 28744 Church. Online condolences can be made at www. Maconfuneral- 134 Market Circle • Rabun Gap, GA 30568 Online condolences at www.maconfuneralhome.com. home.com. Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Macon Funeral Home will be handling the arrangements. 20 THE MACON COUNTY NEWS & SHOPPING GUIDE VOLUME 39 NUMBER 12 THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 2021 NASCAR NEWS New ownership movement in NASCAR embraces the sport's future Holly Cain – NASCAR Wire Service

Perhaps it is only fitting. The Next Gen car rolls into NASCAR Cup Series competition in 2022 with an expanding group of Next Gen team owners; from a successful 40-year old entrepreneur to former drivers and current competitors to an NBA legend and a Grammy winner - all creating a new-look ownership landscape in the sport’s premier series. Yes, the NASCAR “titans” remain still very much in play – from NASCAR Hall of Fame owners such as Rick Hendrick to Richard Childress to Jack Roush and Roger Penske and Joe Gibbs. But a group of next generation ownership including businessman Matt Kaulig, former competitor Justin Marks and current racers Denny Hamlin and Brad Keselowski will field cars on the grid next season too. Add to that NBA legend Michael Jordan and Grammy win- ner Pitbull, who are lending a decidedly marquee feel to the grid as well as part of the new NASCAR ownership groups. It’s one of the largest “new class” of NASCAR Cup Series ownership and a sure sign that the sport will retain its compet- itive foundation for the foreseeable future. “The sport has a lot of momentum," said Hendrick, who in June named four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon, 49, as Hendrick Motorsports’ Vice Chairman; essentially his heir apparent. The release of the Next Gen car for 2022 represents a fresh start for industry titans and newcomers alike. The renewed emphasis “We have a whole crop of young drivers who are winning on keeping costs down is part of the philosophy behind the Next Gen car and a real attraction for potential owners. races and developing into stars. We have a huge fan base and they’re coming back in a major way after the pandemic. When ble asset. well not just for a couple upcoming seasons but, potentially for you see 100,000 people at Road America, that’s very exciting. Certainly rolling out the Next Gen car for 2022 presents a decades to come. “NASCAR has done an excellent job with the schedule and kind of fresh start or even re-set, for everyone on the grid. The “I think where my mind goes is proof of concept for introducing new venues. The business model is also changing timing just makes sense. NASCAR’s vision for the future," Marks said. “It’s proof of and making things more attractive for potential new owners. “I think it’s really healthy and I think NASCAR is embrac- concept for the new car. This is exactly what they were trying It’s a great time for the sport." ing it," Kaulig said of the new, younger ownership groups. to do with the new car. The business model of the sport made Team owner Matt Kaulig certainly agrees. A former college “There’s definitely a transition going on and I’m super ex- the barrier of entry for new ownership higher and higher and football player, whose father was an executive at Raybestos cited about it. I want to be one of the guys that’s looked at as higher every single year and it was going to take something Brakes, Kaulig grew up around motorsports. In five-years kind of taking over care for the sport. I know Justin [Marks] like this to ignite a movement like this. fielding a team fulltime in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, his has been pretty vocal about their goals to do that too. “I think we’re proving that there’s a lot of desire to get into Kaulig Racing organization has scored 10 wins and amassed an “These longtime owners, like Richard Childress, Jack this sport, just the mechanism to do that had just been too high impressive 142 top-10 finishes in 283 total starts. Roush, they’ve been great and I aspire to be like them." of a mountain for a lot of people to climb. But I think the prom- Kaulig has also made a few – highly competitive forays – To that point, one of the most successful all-around racing ise of the new car and the model of the new car is that oppor- into the NASCAR Cup Series as well. In April he announced organizations, Chip Ganassi Racing, has sold its entire tunity for a lot of owners. his team will field a car for his current 22-year old Xfinity Se- NASCAR operation to Marks, who along with international “Denny [Hamlin] and I talk about this and it’s a common ries driver Justin Haley fulltime in the NASCAR Cup Series. music superstar Pitbull, debuted their new team, Trackhouse theme among a number of the new owners that this is the op- With a solid track record, his background as a successful Racing this year. Currently Trackhouse fields the No. 99 portunity to come in when the sport is in a big period of tran- businessman and his genuine aspirations of expanding his place Chevrolet for Daniel Suarez. Next year, thanks to the Ganassi sition and I think the days ahead of the sport and for the new in the sport, Kaulig said he had originally hoped to make the purchase, there will be two cars on track for the team, although ownership and these new teams are really, really bright and I’m jump into the NASCAR Cup Series ranks fulltime for the 2021 the second driver has yet to be named. very fortunate to be a part of it." season. But, COVID-19 and the extenuating circumstances the With essentially a jump on the pivotal 2022 season, Marks, Hamlin, who partnered with the NBA great Jordan to form pandemic created pushed his plans back a year. 40, a former NASCAR Xfinity Series race winner who has 23XI Racing - a nod to Jordan’s famed No. 23 jersey and Ham- Still, it is the ultimate outcome for someone who initially be- had a successful and versatile driving career himself, is opti- lin’s famed Joe Gibbs Racing No 11 Toyota - also sees a true came involved in the sport as a sponsor, putting his LeafFilter mistic about having a year under the team’s belt. He’s espe- transition of sorts in NASCAR. Gutter Protection company on the hood of cars and eventually cially enthusiastic about what acquiring Ganassi’s assets and A three-time Daytona 500 winner and consummate becoming so involved, he bought his own team. some of the team’s manpower could mean going forward. NASCAR Cup Series championship contender, the 40-year old He, too, welcomes the increased level of competition all Marks also sees the present rise in new ownership as a sort Hamlin has managed to both compete in the sport’s highest around and is adamant that the ever-burgeoning group of new of competitive evolution. Seeing so many younger team own- level – he currently leads the championship standings – and teams coming into the sport right now are a valuable and visi- ers is a natural and positive sign of progression. And it bodes operates his own team employing driver Bubba Wallace. Hunter’s Automotive • Tires • Batteries • Radiators • Shocks • Brakes • Towing • Air • Motors Awards & Engraving Conditioning Replaced Imprinted Apparel Signs 584 Depot Street • Franklin, NC [email protected] Guy & Alicia Gooder Walter Hunter, 1021 East Main St. • Franklin, NC 828-349-4097 Owner (828) 369-2431 THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 2021 VOLUME 39 NUMBER 12 THE MACON COUNTY NEWS & SHOPPING GUIDE 21 The latter is something the sport hasn’t really seen since the It’s a similarly optimistic view for yet another former late Dale Earnhardt drove for Richard Childress Racing, but NASCAR Cup Series champion, Brad Keselowski, who for- also fielded cars under Dale Earnhardt Inc. (DEI). mally added his name to the ownership mix just two weeks For Hamlin, the formation of his team this season came a ago. little sooner on the grand calendar than he anticipated. As with Gordon, team ownership has always been impor- “But the stars just aligned perfectly with myself and Toy- tant for the 2012 champ Keselowski. He owned a successful ota," Hamlin said. NASCAR Camping World Truck Series team from 2008-17 With Toyota essentially ‘losing’ a team with Leavine Fam- that earned 11 wins and twice finished runner-up in the cham- ily Racing closing shop at the end of 2019, Jordan being open pionship with Ryan Blaney (2011) and Tyler Reddick (2015). to NASCAR ownership and Hamlin always seeing it as a goal Having spent the last 12 years driving for Team Penske - and down the road for himself, things just moved more quickly. earning 34 wins - Keselowski will move to Roush Fenway “It happened certainly at least two or three years quicker than Racing at the end of this season, assuming an ownership role I thought it would, but I also thought this was really the right in that famed NASCAR operation. time," said Hamlin, whose 23XI Racing Toyota is part of a Joe Roush Fenway Racing President Steve Newmark said sev- Gibbs Racing team alliance. eral extensive conversations took place between himself and Hamlin is hopeful to add a second car soon to the 23XI team. Keselowski about the next era of NASCAR competition, long Sponsorship and driver choice are essential to the expansion. before the idea of Keselowski becoming part of the team’s And as with Marks, he sees the 2022 debut of the Next Gen car ownership group. presenting the perfect timing for all the new teams. “It was a lot of focus on where we were headed with Next “You won’t be starting from behind where if you come in Gen and I was able to tell him unequivocally that from the Fen- two to three years from now, people have already started to re- way and Roush perspective, we think the Next Gen is a pivotal fine stuff," Hamlin said. “You’re not starting at a deficit now, point for the sport and is one that our owners and are commit- everyone is kind of starting at the same time, with the same ted to investing and continuing to build upon," Newmark said. playing field. Everyone is starting fresh. The drivers and teams, “And I think more importantly stepping back, we talked we’re all going to be learning together. I think that’s the reason about how our ownership group really believes that NASCAR now is kind of a critical time." is going in the right direction and really bullish on the future Hamlin carries no illusions to how difficult it has been com- and a lot of that stems from the leadership provided by Jim peting against the longtime legends of the sport in Penske, France, Steve Phelps and Steve O’Donnell and a lot of the ini- Hendrick, Childress, Roush and Gibbs. Unlike those long- tiatives around the Next Gen, social initiatives, e-sports and so tenured, championship owners, Hamlin doesn’t bring a fortune we talked a lot about the future and why we were coming up with him from success in ventures outside of racing. He – and with five and 10-year plans.” many of his fellow new, next generation owners – must rely on Keselowski said he entered into discussions with the team Since 1997 sponsorship dollars and the business-sense of racing. and set certain “deal-breakers” - from his insistence on secur- A renewed emphasis on keeping costs down is part of the ing a long-term driving contract to having a leadership role, to philosophy behind the Next Gen car and a real attraction for having an ownership stake. All those critical conditions were potential owners. not only met by the Roush Fenway group, but embraced. “It’s very difficult for the new owners coming in because ul- The timing, with the introduction of the Next Gen car, made timately when you look at us, we don’t have billion-dollar busi- the opportunity feel so right that Keselowski called it a “no- nesses that we can leverage our partners in," Hamlin explained. brainer". Complete Auto Repair Shop “So what is the landscape for the next owners that come in?” “The Next Gen car coming into the sport should be a signif- Like Marks and Hamlin, Gordon’s transition from icant reset with the technology, a significant reset for the way NASCAR’s FOX television booth has been well received and the processes flow and some of those things that we would a positive sign about the health of the sport in general. need to overcome," Keselowski said. “So I think that kind of Mon.–Fri. 8-5 Gordon was a part-owner on seven-time NASCAR Cup Se- taking that down the course of NASCAR leadership and some ries champion Jimmie Johnson’s Hendrick Motorsports car. of the things they have going on, I have a lot of confidence in (828) And he has long been heavily involved with major decisions at where the sport is heading. 369-2155 the team. Beginning Jan. 1, however, he will sit alongside Hen- “I think we’re on a big upswing and I kind of feel like I’m 976 E. 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I’ve never lost my passion for the organization, for our in NASCAR, with Trackhouse, Daniel (Suarez), Justin (Marks) sport and for the sheer challenge of racing and winning at the and (team executive) Ty (Norris) than now. highest level. “It is all about creating awareness. In the same way that We are now a “Being part of the competition is where I’m happiest and music is a universal language, I also see NASCAR as a uni- feel I can make the biggest contribution to the continued, long- versal language. Everybody loves a fast car and a great story, Gravely Dealer! term success of the team." you know." Mountain Rock Wealth Management 828-524-7773 highlandernc.com Equipment Sales, Repair & Rental. Pickup & Delivery Available Franklin, NC - Five Day Forecast Investing for Hours: M-F 8AM-5PM Sat 8AM-12PM THUR FRI SAT SUN MON Retirement? Call Michael Wiercinski 537 W. Main Street • Franklin, NC 80o/61o 79o/62o 83o/62o 85o/65o 86o/65o 24% 35% 24% 24% 24% 828.777.5752 175 E. 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