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Volume 130, Number 88 Wednesday, November 5, 2014 www.thefranklinpress.com Franklin, North Carolina 28734 $1.00 Childs presents motion; Cochran case delayed Ryan Hanchett on Monday during the Macon County Superior why he no longer wanted the counsel of “We respectfully oppose the motion to [email protected] Court session, where things got off to a conten- appointed attorney Brad Tisdale. continue this matter,” prosecutor Jason Arnold tious start. Powell asked Childs to step to the “Well, I asked Mr. Tisdale to help me get said. “Mr. Childs has been in custody for One day before his trial was scheduled to defendant’s table to present the motion, but medical attention for my eyes which were dam- almost a year and if we continue the matter begin, Robert Childs requested a pro se hear- before Childs walked through the courtroom aged when I was arrested and I never actually further the next Superior Court session isn’t ing in order to fire his court-appointed attorney gate he asked if his constitutional rights would got to see a doctor until several months after until February 2015. The victims … cannot get and represent himself or hire his own attorney. be protected by the judge. my arrest,” Childs said. “I also asked (Tisdale) closure until the matter is settled.” Childs’ charges stem from an incident in “I can assure you that no matter where you to contact a friend of mine that worked for the Powell ruled against the continuance and November 2013 when he allegedly broke into stand in this courtroom your rights will be CIA and keep in touch with him about certain scheduled jury selection to begin on Tuesday. a home in Oak Grove occupied by his former honored,” Powell answered. legal matters and those consultations never Powell then asked Childs if he was going to wife and children. Authorities say Childs bar- The judge asked Childs why he decided to happened.” represent himself, a move that Childs con- ricaded himself in a homemade bunker and file the motion on Oct. 30, just four days before Tisdale told the court that a doctor did firmed. ignited an 18-hour standoff with law enforce- his trial is scheduled to start. Childs replied see Childs while he was in jail and that he “If you decide to represent yourself, you ment. He was ultimately captured in the bun- that his father had sent him some money so explained to his client that Childs did not have will be expected to follow the same rules of ker. Several weapons and thousands of rounds that he could hire an attorney of his choosing. his choice of doctor while incarcerated. As part evidence as an attorney,” Powell instructed. of ammunition were seized following Childs’ “I do not have good faith in my current of his pro se motion, Childs asked for a trial “I am not a lawyer and I don’t know those arrest. appointed attorney,” Childs said. continuance so that he could either hire a new Judge Mark Powell heard the pro se motion Powell asked Childs for specific reasons attorney or decide to take on his own case. See Court on page 3A Businesses could face fines for dumping grease down drains Ryan Hanchett primary concern.” Fats, oils and grease recently [email protected] Price explained that polar cost the city of Charlotte $6 substances that get washed million.” The Town of Franklin down the drain end up in Price suggested that Board of Aldermen took grease traps and ultimately Franklin take a pro-active steps to ensure the town’s decrease the pipe capac- approach to FOG-related infrastructure will contin- ity until the pipe must be issues and begin by sending ue to function properly on replaced or the grease trap out fliers to local businesses. Monday night. breaks. Replacing pipes often The town also may begin The board passed a FOG means tearing up roadways hosting a class about how to ordinance dealing with the to reach the problem, causing properly dispose of fats, oils amount of fats, oils and further issues and costs to the and grease on an as-needed grease that are dumped down town infrastructure. basis. local drains and ultimately Those clogs and pipe “A lot of towns take steps end up in the wastewater capacity issues lead to back- like this and hold similar treatment plant. Violators of ups in the system, which can classes,” Price said. “Another the ordinance will receive a affect both businesses and component of this ordinance written notice and then be homeowners. Polar fats, oils is being able to fine busi- given a period of 30 days to and grease that are washed nesses to recoup the cost fix the problem. If the prob- down a drain with hot water of cleanup associated with lem persists, the town can still cause problems because clogged pipes, broken grease issue a fine for violating the as the water cools the FOG traps and system backups.” FOG ordinance. congeals in grease traps or Alderman Farrell Wayne Price and Bill wastewater holding tanks. Jamison supported the ordi- Deal, who operate the Another unfortunate side nance and asked if there were Franklin wastewater treat- effect of grease being washed ways that the town could ment facility, outlined the down drains is the possibil- better monitor the problem problem in a presentation to ity of it passing through the of FOG pass-through at the the board. wastewater plant and ulti- treatment plant. Price replied “Fats, oils and greases mately ending up in the Little that there is equipment that break down into two catego- Tennessee River. can be purchased to measure ries: polar and non-polar,” “The state has a set limit the amount of discharge if Price said. “Non-polar sub- of 100 milligrams per liter that is something the board stances are petroleum based for fats, oils and grease,” would like to consider in the while polar substances are Deal said. “If we exceed future. vegetable or animal fat based. that amount, the town can be The FOG ordinance The polar substances are our fined for excessive discharge. passed unanimously. MCS tied up over lingering Cullasaja School septic issue Ryan Hanchett/Press photo M.A. Lewis Though Cullasaja School tive to a buyer. Meanwhile, Johnny Lee and his wife, Tracy, vote on Tuesday at the Macon County Public Library. [email protected] was shut down in 2011, one the district must spend about thing was not shut down $12,000 per year to pay a Macon County Board of — the school’s on-site waste- licensed technician to main- Election wraps up; see Education members recent- water treatment system. The tain the treatment plant at the ly got some bad and costly treatment plant no longer vacant building. news regarding upgrading conforms to state code, but Last year, before former results online Wednesday the septic system at Cullasaja as long as it stays online it maintenance director David School. can remain permitted. If it Curtis’ retirement, there was Ryan Hanchett Martin (Lib.). The District Carolina State Sen. Jim It’s not possible. were ever shut down, it could discussion that a convention- [email protected] 1 board of commissioner’s Davis (Rep.) was challenged “I was led to believe there never be re-permitted. al leach field system could post was decided between for his 50th district office had been an approval for a Board members have replace the treatment plant at Macon County voters incumbent Jim Tate (Rep.) by Jane Hipps (Dem.). The system in front of the build- been trying to sell the build- a cost of about $10,000. But took to the polls to decide and challenger Michael most high-profile statewide ing,” Tracy Tallent, district ing since it closed, but there Tallent said, after conferring the direction of the county, Rogers (Dem.). race was contested between maintenance director, said at have been no takers. Without with experts, that the cost as well as the region, on Incumbent Tommy incumbent U.S. Sen. Kay the board’s Oct. 27 meet- a viable septic treatment would be high and would Tuesday during the 2014 Cabe and challengers Fred Hagan (Dem.) and Thom ing. But the situation is much system, the building would midterm general election. Goldsmith, Bill Taylor and Tillis (Rep.). more complicated. likely be even less attrac- See MCS on page 7A “We had a very strong Carroll Poindexter each A total of 5,332 voters turnout in one-stop early sought election to the Macon cast their ballot during one- voting and we expect that to County Schools Board of stop early voting in the coun- continue on Election Day,” Education. Cabe’s post in ty. A total of 2,238 republi- Macon County Board of District 2 and the seat that cans, 1,762 democrats, 1,326 Elections Director Debbie Shields vacated in District 4 unaffiliated and six libertar- George said on Monday. were both contested. ian voters made up the early “Our staff and our poll The Register of Deeds voting group. Women were workers are ready and we office was on the bal- more prevalent at the polls hope everything will go lot with incumbent Todd than men in early voting smoothly.” Raby (Dem.) facing chal- with 2,790 females casting There were three seats at lenger Jaime Cochran (Rep.). a ballot compared to 2,529 the county board of commis- Macon County Sheriff males and 13 undisclosed. sioners’ table up for grabs. Robert Holland and Clerk of For complete election Incumbents Ronnie Beale Court Vic Perry were unop- results, visit thefranklin- (Dem.) and Ron Haven posed in 2014. press.com on Wednesday or (Rep.) were challenged by In an important region- see Friday’s print edition. Ryan Hanchett/Press photo Gary Shields (Rep.) and John al race, incumbent North The Cullasaja School (above) is no longer used daily but still costing the school system.

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You can get 828.524.2010 on Saturday, Nov. 8, from it done now in a way that By fax: 828.524.8821 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 149 wouldn’t have been possible By mail: P.O. Box 350 Siler Farm Road. The event 30 years ago. It used to be a Franklin, NC 28744 will feature a number of tedious process. Now virtu- By email: authors from Western North ally everyone can publish. Rachel Hoskins, Publisher Carolina, including some “But the problem is, [email protected] from Franklin and Macon there are so many books and Michael Parks, Editor County. so much writing out there [email protected] The goal is to get local that you have to compete or visit our website at: authors and their materials in for attention with this over- www.thefranklinpress.com front of as many eyes as pos- whelming volume.” sible at a time when consum- Around 25 local authors Mike Parks/Press photo The Franklin Press ers are being inundated with have been listed as possible A number of local authors will be featured in this weekend’s Read Local event. (Above) encourages readers to materials through sources participants in this week- Books Unlimited on Main Street has two sections containing books by local authors. submit items of community such as eReaders, which end’s event – a sign of the interest to the newspaper allow people to download area’s wealth of writing heard from authors who be heard,” Cox said. “That subsiding. for publication. There is books straight to an elec- talent, according to Books weren’t on the original invite lets (the readers) decide what “There are many local no charge for running tronic device. And as more Unlimited owner Suzanne list who hoped they could be they want to read, what has authors who aren’t well items involving community authors turn to the route of Harouff. Books Unlimited is added in time. value, what’s important to known, and we see this as activities or announcements self-publishing, they’re los- one of the co-sponsors of “The reaction from the them and what’s not. It’s real a great opportunity to bring such as weddings and births. ing the tools such as market- Read Local, and the store authors has been great,” nice to have a chance to come them greater exposure,” Items should be submitted ing that they would receive has two sections of works Wallace said. “Some are out and put your book out Wallace said. as far in advance of the event’s through a publishing com- from Western North Carolina hoping they’ll reach a wider there and let people decide Find more information date or the date of requested pany. authors. audience than they have for themselves.” about the event and on local publication. The newspaper “Publication, it’s one “There are a lot of local previously. Some have new Read Local may become authors at the library’s web- attempts to run all items of those things where it’s a authors for the size of this books which they’re hoping an annual event, Wallace site, fontanalib.org. as closely to the requested wild new frontier,” said local area,” Harouff said. “But to promote. … One author said. She doesn’t see the need date(s) as possible. They author Chris Cox, who teach- from what I understand, the commented that he was look- appear in the newspaper in a es English at Southwestern easy part is writing. Getting ing forward to meeting other space-available basis. Community College. Cox publicity is the hard part.” writers in the area.” enjoys writing short essays, Authors at Read Local For Cox, who has been ADVERTISING and has been published in a will be able to display their successful in getting his For information on number of venues. 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continued from 1A “This is not the People’s Court where people just get to rules,” Childs said. “I don’t stand up and make speeches,” know Latin and I am just a Powell said. “You will be at layperson so I would like to be that same table you are at now treated like a layperson.” during the jury selection and Powell informed Childs you will be able to ask poten- that rules must be followed tial jurors specific questions.” whether a person is an attor- Powell ultimately decid- ney or not and then asked ed to keep Tisdale assigned Childs if he understood the to Childs’ case but to allow charges against him. Childs Childs to represent himself indicated that he understood if he chose to do so during the charges but not the pos- the trial. sible sentences if convicted. Powell explained the pos- Cochran case continued sible sentences for the crimes with which Childs is charged, The state’s case against including breaking and enter- Charles Andrew Cochran ing, criminal trespass, resist- was continued until Feb. 9, ing arrest and assault of a 2015, during superior court on police officer. Monday. Cochran was sched- Childs asked if he would uled for a Rule 24 hearing to Photo by Linda Barden be able to be present during decide whether or not the state jury selection and also if he would seek the death penalty An early snow leaves a dusting would be able to ask poten- in reference to a first-degree tial jurors questions. He then murder charge in the death of Macon County received its first snow of the season this weekend, though it wasn’t enough to cause many asked if key witnesses would problems around the area. (Above) Snow blankets a tree farm off Pine Creek Road. 71-year-old Day Williamson, be able to speak to the jury of Burningtown. during the trial. Town takes care of a myriad of issues Ryan Hanchett members in attendance. will attend.” usage. The former policy [email protected] Following public com- Both proclamations was written before the rise ment, Mayor Bob Scott pre- passed unanimously. of social media and Simons A lengthy agenda greet- sented a plaque to local busi- Town of Franklin Tax indicated to the board that ed the Town of Franklin ness owner Larry Hollifield Collector Jessie Wilkins pro- the amendment was neces- Board of Aldermen for for his 17 years of service posed a motion to raise the sary to keep up with the tech- their November meeting on to the Town of Franklin minimum tax bill from $4.69 nology. Monday. Planning Board. to $5. Wilkins noted that the “We are not trying to be Public comment featured Scott also read a procla- county minimum is already big brother or look over any- a presentation by Lowell mation for the Zonta Club $5 and the town would ben- one’s shoulder,” Simons said. Montieth, the operator of the to support increased public efit by having the same mini- “But we do need to have a planned New Hope Center on awareness regarding violence mum bill. The board passed policy in place that keeps Robert Childs Charles Cochran Palmer Street. Montieth tried against women. The local the motion unanimously and up with things like Youtube, to clear up some misconcep- Zonta chapter is taking part also passed a second motion Facebook and Twitter. This tions about the center and in a national Zonta initia- to release 121 tax bills for policy will allow us to treat ultimately gain support from tive to help stop domestic 2014 that fall under the $5 all employees the same the board. violence. minimum. and each employee will be “I have heard a few peo- A second proclama- Town Planner Justin required to sign the new pol- ple say that we are opening tion, declaring November as Setser asked the board to pass icy.” a homeless shelter,” Montieth Pancreatic Cancer Awareness a resolution supporting the Town attorney John said. “While we will have Month, also was read on the town in its attempt to secure Henning Jr. informed the facilities for homeless men, record. grant funds to complete a board that he had read the that is not all that we are “Pancreatic cancer is the bike and pedestrian access policy amendment and he doing. We have a need for fourth-leading killer among study. The potential grant was comfortable that it would an outreach center in this cancers worldwide but it for $36,000 would come not step on any town employ- community and if anyone is 10th in research fund- from the NC Department of ee’s first amendment rights. would like to question that I ing,” Pancreatic Cancer Transportation and would The board’s final action would encourage you to call Awareness Day organizer require a 10 percent match if of the night was to appoint CareNet and see what they Theresa Ramsey said. “On procured. Simons as the interim finance say about (Franklin’s) need.” Nov. 15, which is Pancreatic Town of Franklin Human director for the town while Montieth asked the board Awareness Day, we are going Resources Director Chad the search for a new finance to support the center’s efforts to have an event at First Simons presented an amend- director is performed. and handed out packets of United Methodist Church ment to the town’s policy Former finance director Janet information to community and we hope that all of you regarding internet and email Anderson retired in October. County, town boards come together

Carolyn Morrisroe approved. The current plant, commissioner, talked about with having homes in one [email protected] constructed in 1975 and since the issue of an area near county receiving services upgraded on multiple occa- Highlands where the line from another — such as Franklin leaders were sions, is in need of expansion between Macon and Jackson emergency response and in Highlands last week to and renovation. counties is murky. trash — is that it affects the discuss area projects, includ- Scott also described the Tate said both counties’ counties financially. He said ing Mayor Bob Scott’s desire town’s parking problems to GIS show different lines and Roland and Jackson County for the two towns to work Highlands and Macon lead- they sent a question about Manager Chuck Wooten will together on promoting the ers, after a recent study sug- the mapping to the state to get together and discuss the region. gested changing parking pat- resolve. matter. The Town of Franklin terns to improve the situa- “That was two years ago A joint meeting of the Board of Aldermen met tion. He said they also are and we’re still waiting,” he three boards takes place with the Highlands Town discussing brick sidewalks said. three times per year at rotat- Board of Commissioners and crosswalks. Tate said the problem ing locations. and Macon County Board Derek Roland, Macon of Commissioners at the County manager, updated joint meeting on Oct. 28 at the boards on the Parker Wolfgang’s Restaurant in Meadows recreation com- Highlands. Scott updated plex. Construction was slated area leaders on recent proj- to begin this week. ects in Franklin while touch- Roland said he’d like ing on a few ongoing initia- town and county planners tives. to see Parker Meadows as Scott passed out stickers bolstering existing recreation with the new “Discover Us!” facilities and opening oppor- logo for the Town of Franklin tunities to host larger events. that he said is part of an “We are expanding our effort to position it as a desti- vision to look at recreation nation for outdoor activities. as a whole,” he said, add- He would like Franklin to ing that officials are working partner with Highlands on to ensure “kids have a nice promoting the region’s trails place to play ball.” The coun- and natural beauty to visitors. ty also formed an economic Last Saturday’s committee to look at sched- PumpkinFest brought prob- uling of tournaments such as ably the largest crowd of Little League. any event ever in Franklin’s “We want to look at downtown, Scott said at the defining what product we are meeting, though his sights going to market in terms of are already set on the 2015 the big tournaments we could event. hold,” he said. “Next year we hope to Roland reported on efforts get in the ‘Guinness Book to improve health insurance of Records.’ This year we for county employees, say- had 712 pumpkins in the ing they have organized a Pumpkin Roll,” he said. committee to look at planned The 19th annual changes to the health insur- PumpkinFest has been sched- ance fund and make sure uled for Saturday, Oct. 24, employees get “first-class 2015. Franklin is now plan- benefits.” ning its Winter Wonderland Roland also said the events, which will take place landfill being expanded in on Nov. 29 and Dec. 6 and Macon County will ensure coincide with Small Business “we are taken care of for Saturday. 60 years.” He boasted that it Scott also discussed plans means Macon County will be for the town’s water treat- self-contained, unlike other ment plant. Franklin will counties that ship their trash file a loan application for out as long as other places the project soon and will will take it. know in December if it is Jim Tate, Macon County Page 4 Section A — Wednesday, November 5, 2014— THE FRANKLIN PRESS Opinion After heated races, time once again for unity It seems like we have the same conversation after every election season winds to a close. “Now that it’s over, we all need to work together,” or “Let’s put our differences aside and focus on what’s best for our community.” The nastiness of the campaign season – the mud slinging, the near fist fights, the outright lies – are all expected to be washed away with the “unity” rhetoric. Candidates have torn each other to pieces and are then expected to work together in harmony for our towns, counties, states and nation with no lingering resentment. That goes directly against our human nature, to for- give and forget, but politicians say they can do it. And we have to hope they can, because – another phrase you hear every election season – “there’s never been a more important election than this one right here.” Surely that’s not true, that the mid-term election of 2014 isn’t the defining vote of our age. But there’s no question there are a lot of important issues facing our varied communities today. School system leaders say they need more money to keep the buildings upright and the best and brightest teachers from fleeing north, south or west to greener pastures. Environmental advocates say we need our state leaders to ensure fracking laws are the safest they Letters to the Editor can be to protect our air and water before the practice begins in North Carolina in 2015. Judges are ruling Locals, not republicans, need credit for good schools on the ongoing arguments of morality and equality in our state and nation. Our U.S. Senate race could be the The Republican Party in school administration, all the they have shown contempt uted $1.1 million to private defining race in a monumental swing in the direction North Carolina has repeat- teachers, from kindergarten for the schools and school schools so far. Practically all of the country. ed, time after time, that the through the high school, who employees. of these schools are religious, We need both our elected officials and those who public schools were broken. have provided the education This year they have given but not all are Christian. came up short to stay focused on the direction voters Since they have taken over and the parents, who have some teachers a raise. Some Many of the vouchers went sent them in this week. If the heat of this election shows the legislature they have tried expected the students to get of the best teachers got very to Islamic schools who are us anything, it’s that voters have a number of issues they to make this come true. a good education, have made little or nothing. Last year, teaching the Koran, some in They have not suc- it happen. when money was available Arabic. wish to see addressed and there is a lot of work to be ceeded. Franklin High In the last four years, the for a raise, the legislature We need to make sure done as close to home as our county commission and as School has been rated in North Carolina legislature chose to cut taxes for the mil- those who supported and far away as Washington, D.C. the top 30 percent of high has cut $500 million from the lionaires and corporations. voted for these measures can By the time many read this editorial, most if not all schools in the nation. This education budget. They have This year, the legisla- stay home and think about these local races will have been decided and winners honor can be attributed to cut teachers, teacher assis- ture set aside $10 million for their mistakes. and losers will be talking about that need to put the the Macon County Board tants, funds for higher educa- school vouchers. Even after country first and work as one. Here’s for hoping that of Commissioners and the tion, funds for classroom sup- Judge Hobgood had declared Clayton Ramsey they follow through on that pledge. Board of Education who plies, textbooks and school the law unconstitutional they Franklin have made it possible. The transportation. Even worse, went ahead and have distrib-

What’s all the FRACK about in Western North Carolina? With all this talk and fifth area has been identi- The website further points a long way away, if ever, commotion about frack- fied as The Murphy Belt. Its to comments from Mitch and no need for current con- ing (hydraulic fracturing) in area includes some of Macon Gillespie, North Carolina cern. The (un)affordable care Western North Carolina, I County, Jackson County and Department of Environment act, AKA Obamacare, Ebola thought I would check into it. other counties in extreme and Natural Resources flight restrictions, IRS abus- Is it really a pressing issue WNC. (NCDENR) assistant secre- es, Benghazi, the economy, or is it a smoke screen to To quote the website: tary for the environment and our veterans, Keystone pipe- divert attention away from “The Murphy Belt is made fracking proponent, who was line, securing our borders, more pressing and important up of deformed rocks in NC’s quoted as saying that millions Ferguson, ISIS or ISIL, and matters or create a platform westernmost counties (noted of dollars of testing would a host of other issues need to run on when no other above). The USGS still needs need to be conducted before attention now, not later. qualifications come to the to do comprehensive sam- any site was judged suitable The current administra- surface? pling to determine the total for fracking. The website tion has failed and contin- Clean Water for North organic carbon in the rocks, said, “other sources assure ues to fail with no leader- Carolina (cwfnc.org) has and the amount of heat and us that no money for a study ship. The U.S. Senate is a posted a web page titled pressure rocks have under- has been appropriated and no non-functioning branch that “Potential Gas in NC: gone, before it can be deter- study plan developed.” needs to be replaced. Unassessed shale basins.” mined to contain natural Another comment in the Get informed, do some They list four areas or gas. The USGS has gathered posted article states: “… research, replace the under Established in 1886 basins with the potential considerably less information chances of there being sig- performing elected officials. for yielding gas. Two have here than in the Dan River nificant gas deposits there Let’s take our country back. Our Mission Statement been assessed: Deep River and Deep River basins, so it’s are said to be slim. In other Basin and Dan River basin. unclear whether there is any words, the retrieval cost Roy Folsom The Franklin Press is published with pride for the people of All four are in central or gas, and what formations it would exceed the benefits.” Franklin Macon County by Community Newspapers, Inc., Athens, eastern North Carolina. A would be found in.” So, fracking in WNC is Georgia. We believe that strong Tom Wood Chairman newspapers build Dink NeSmith President strong communities Rachel Hoskins Regional Publisher One man shouldn’t be able to overturn the majority’s vote – “Newspapers get things done!” Our primary goal is to publish distinguished and profi table community-oriented In my years of living upon means no same-sex marriag- their jobs because of this rul- their wicked ways, then will newspapers. This mission will be accomplished through this earth I have read many es. When one man is allowed ing. I hear from heaven and will the teamwork of professionals dedicated to truth, integrity, letters written to The Press to call that unconstitutional They have said we will forgive their sins and will loyalty, quality and hard work. and to other papers. If the and overturn it, then some- follow what God tells us in heal their land.” Lord lets me live until Nov. thing is bad wrong. his holy word instead of bow- I think we would all agree Who We Are 15, I will be 84 years old and Our forefathers would ing down to man’s rulings. our land needs healing. Publisher – Rachel Hoskins have never written a letter to turn over in their graves if As long as we have people In closing, I’d like to ask [email protected] any paper to be published. they could see how many like that, there is still hope a question. If the vote of the Editor – Mike Parks But I think it’s about time. people in office are turning for our nation. God tells us people can be overturned by A vote was taken in this the Constitution around try- in 2 Chronicles 7:14 that “If one man, isn’t that a dictator- News Editor – Michael Lewis state and carried by a large ing to make it say what they my people, which are called ship? Sports Editor – Andy Scheidler majority stating that mar- want it to say instead of what by my name, shall humble riage would be between one it says. People have lost their themselves and pray, and Howard Teem Offi ce Manager – Judy White man and one woman. That jobs and many more will lose seek my face, and turn from Franklin Pressroom Manager – Victor Trivett Production Manager – Kirk Stiwinter Press should look for a Advertising Manager – Debbie Tallent Advertising Sales – Tiffany Tippett, Elise Dailey columnist who can bring How to reach us humor to Opinion page Express Yourself Online www.thefranklinpress.com The Franklin Press welcomes letters to I am sure there was a articles regarding the loca- Phone 828-524-2010 the editor and is committed to providing an good reason for Bob Scott to tion and correct pronuncia- open forum. We ask that you sign your let- Mail PO Box 350, Franklin, N.C. 28744 discontinue writing his arti- tion of many areas in Macon ter and provide a daytime phone number and cle for the paper. Whatever it County, and it would be a your address for verification purposes. 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Letters may also be delivered to our If Mr. Scott cannot resume time I visit. office, located at 40 Depot Street in Franklin, This newspaper is published each Wednesday and Friday by his writing, please search for during office hours — 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., The Franklin Press, 40 Depot Street, Franklin, North Carolina 28734. someone to take his place Shelia Huffman USPS 208-440. Second class postage paid at Franklin, N.C. 28744. Monday through Friday. Letters will be print- that can inject some humor Otto ed on a space-available basis. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to into our lives. The Franklin Press, PO Box 350, Franklin, N.C. 28744 Another suggestion. Barbara McRae wrote some THE FRANKLIN PRESS – Wednesday, November 5, 2014 – Section A Page 5 Business Farmland preservation grants available from N.C. Application deadline is Dec. 19

The county govern- ture and the military,” ments and nonprofits pur- Agriculture Commissioner suing farmland preserva- Steve Troxler said. tion projects have until The fund’s purpose is Dec. 19 to apply for funding to support projects that assistance from the N.C. encourage the preservation Agricultural Development of qualifying agricultural, and Farmland Preservation horticultural and forest Trust Fund. lands to foster the growth, This year’s request for development and sustain- proposals includes state- ability of family farms. wide general appropria- Grants can be awarded to tions and $1 million for secure agricultural conser- military base and training vation easements on lands buffers. used for agricultural pro- The statewide general duction; to support pub- appropriations are antici- lic and private enterprise pated future appropriations programs that promote in the 2015-17 biennium profitable and sustainable Photo by Michaelle Runken budget. The military buffer agricultural, horticultural funds are from the 2014-15 and forestland activities; budget and must be con- and for the development of ‘Boots’ fundraiser leads to $25,000 for KIDS Place tracted and encumbered by agricultural plans. June 15, 2015. The mili- Applications are due by Zonta Club of Franklin recently presented money received from their “Boots & Bling” fundraiser to Alisa Ashe tary buffer funds must be 5 p.m., Friday, Dec. 19. with KIDS Place. Funds received for this event were matched by the Robert and Polly Dunn Foundation and matched with federal dol- The grant application also were presented to Ashe, resulting in a total of $25,377.63. KIDS Place also received throws and stuffed lars on an equal or greater and guidelines for the bears from Southern Port Traders. KIDS Place works with abused children to support them during the inves- basis. current funding cycle are tigative and judicial process. Pictured are Zonta members Cindy Rodgers, Susie Nicholson, Sheila Myers, “Our new partnership available at the website Edna Morgan, Deb Johnson, Darlene Fromknecht, Linda Tyler, Peggy Milton, Panthea Crawford, Zonta Club with the military will pro- ncadfp.org/CycleVIII.htm. president Debe Nowicki, Alisa Ashe of KIDS Place and Sherry Hayes who represented the Robert and Polly tect and enhance the top Call (919) 707-3071 for Dunn Foundation. two economic sectors in more information. North Carolina: agricul- LEAD:WNC economic development summit to take place Nov. 12 at WCU Leaders from govern- and economic strengthening together nearly 100 univer- to a regionally focused strat- author of seven books, tor); innovation and technol- ment, business and nonprof- of Western North Carolina,” sity and community leaders egy for economic and com- including the recently pub- ogy (how area inventors are its across Western North said Tony Johnson, execu- in October 2013 to exam- munity development that will lished North Carolina in the connecting, working togeth- Carolina will gather with tive director of Millennial ine strategies for strength- enhance the quality of life for Connected Age: Challenges er and supporting each economic development Initiatives at WCU. “Those ening partnerships between all of the region’s citizens.” and Opportunities in a other); natural products (the experts and others to dis- who gather at LEAD:WNC the university and region. The summit keynote Globalized Economy. growing interest by estab- cuss solutions leading to will be asked to be part of Launching an annual con- speaker will be Michael L. The afternoon will lished and new companies in sustainable economic and setting the agenda for future ference of regional leaders Walden, the William Neal include a series of panel products rooted in nature); community development at events as we work together to and thinkers to work col- Reynolds Distinguished discussions moderated by and tourism (what area orga- LEAD:WNC. meet the region’s potential.” laboratively on solving Professor in the Department experts from WCU. Each ses- nizations are doing to drive The one-day summit is Although summit activi- regional issues was among of Agricultural and Resource sion will be used to establish tourism and the challenges set for Wednesday, Nov. 12, ties will begin at 10 a.m., a the pledges made by WCU Economics at North the agenda for a follow-up they face in the future). from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at pre-summit session has been Chancellor David O. Belcher Carolina State University. event. The lineup of discus- A lunchtime presentation Ramsey Regional Activity set for 9 a.m. at the Ramsey in his March 2012 installa- Walden will speak at 11 a.m. sions includes: creative arts will be delivered by Clifton Center at Western Carolina Center for a discussion tion address. on the state’s most press- (the changing regional land- Lambreth, a two-time WCU University in Cullowhee. titled “Working Together “Western North Carolina ing economic challenges and scape, and how leaders can graduate who was part of With the theme to Expand Broadband.” is not a homogenous whole,” opportunities, with a focus better leverage the region’s Ford Motor Co.’s recovery “Connecting Leaders: Leaders from the N.C. Belcher said. “It is a region on the role WNC will play in creative history to drive the from a $12.5 billion loss in Building Regional Success,” Departments of Commerce, defined by the haves and future development. Walden economy); education (top- 2006 to a $2 billion profit the summit also will include Public Safety and Public the have-nots – some areas is the author of a syndicated ics ranging from Science, three years later. the participation of eco- Instruction will be on hand where people are struggling newspaper column, “You Technology, Engineering Registration, including nomic forecasters, business to discuss that topic. to survive economically and Decide,” which is carried and Mathematics education, lunch, is $99 per person. development specialists and Planning for the event other areas that are thriving by more than 40 newspa- also known as STEM, to Call (828) 227-3014, entrepreneurs. has been ongoing for the with commerce and invest- pers in the state. His daily incorporating schools with email [email protected], “This event is a call to past year, and it is an out- ment. We hope this summit radio program, “Economic local economies); health or go online to leadwnc.wcu. those who look to be a part growth of a regional engage- and future events on WCU’s Perspective,” airs on mul- care (the hurdles and heroes edu to register or for more of the sustainable growth ment retreat that brought campus will ultimately lead tiple stations and he is the of the WNC health care sec- information. Small business seminars for farmers Southwestern Community customers they sell to, their “Pricing and Promotion for College will offer a series competition and the amount Agriculture Businesses,” will of free agriculture-centered of expected sales. The other help farmers identify factors small business seminars two seminars will be held that affect the price of prod- starting Thursday, Nov. 13, at from 9 a.m. to noon on suc- ucts and services while devel- the Jackson County Library cessive Thursdays on Dec. 4 oping promotional strategies. located at 310 Keener St., and 11. Registration is required Sylva. The first of those, “The for all of these seminars at The first session, which Triple Bottom Line of the website ncsbc.net. will run from 9 a.m. to noon, Farming and Agriculture,” Call Tiffany Henry at is entitled “Market Feasibility will show farmers opportu- (828) 339-4211 or email t_ for Farmers – Agri-Business.” nities to improve the equity, [email protected] Instructor Tonya Snider will environment and economy of for more information about help farmers examine the their businesses. SCC’s Small Business Center market of their business, the The final seminar, and the services it provides. Page 6 Section A — Wednesday, November 5, 2014— THE FRANKLIN PRESS Calendar of events Announcement Meetings

• A free community lunch will be offered • Macon County Public Library will • Franklin Open Forum will present the Annex, 215 E. Orchard View Lane, Franklin. from noon to 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 8, at be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11, in honor of topic “2014 Election: What do the results The selection criteria is the tool used to select First Baptist Church, 69 Iotla St., Franklin. Veteran’s Day. mean?” at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 5 , at the and enroll children into the program. There All are welcome. Rathskeller Coffee Haus & Pub, 58 Stewart will be discussion about the selection criteria St., downtown Franklin. Those interested in and attendees will have the opportunity to an open exchange of ideas (dialog, not debate) offer suggestions and assistance in revising are welcome to attend this moderated dis- and updating the process for future enroll- Arts & Entertainment cussion group. Call (828) 371-1020 for more ment. Head Start requires and encourages information. community involvement and cordially invites • “Cirque Tortuga,” a pirate adventure Thursday, Nov. 6, in the recital hall of the the community to participate. Call Tasmen on the high seas production, will be held at Coulter Building on the WCU campus off • Macon County Beekeepers Association Bissell at (828) 524-4471 to register. 7:30 p.m. nightly, Thursday, Nov. 6, through N.C. 107 South in Cullowhee. will meet at 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 6, at the Saturday, Nov. 8, in the Rearden Theater at Cooperative Extension Office on Thomas • Battle of Sugartown Chapter Daughters Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School in Rabun Gap, • The National Theatre of London’s Live Heights Road, Franklin. Fall and winter bee- of the American Revolution (DAR) will have Georgia. Pre-show activities start at 6:30 p.m. in HD broadcast of Frankenstein will be keeping will be the topic of discussion. The a meeting at 11:30 a.m., Monday, Nov. 10, in A special Saturday matinee will be held at shown at two screenings on Saturday, Nov. public is invited. the Boiler Room Restaurant, 1024 Georgia 2:30 p.m. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 8, one at 2 p.m. and again at 7 p.m., at the Road, Franklin. All DAR members and pro- for students and are available at the door prior Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center, • Franklin Amateur Radio Club will meet spective members are welcome. Call (828) to the shows or online at rabungap.org/cirque. 507 Chestnut St., Highlands. Tickets cost $18 for breakfast at 7:30 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 369-3136 or (828) 524-2673 for more infor- Call (706) 746-7766 for more information. for adults, $15.30 for PAC members and $15 6, at City Restaurant, 1251 E. Main St., mation. for students. Tickets are available by calling Franklin. Visitors are welcome. (828) 526-9047 or visiting online at highland- • WNC Civil War Round Table will spac.org. • The Woman’s Club will meet from noon meet at 6:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 10, in to 2 p.m., Friday, Nov. 7, at the Boiler Room the Mountain Heritage Center Auditorium • Ron Rash will present his new short story Restaurant in The Factory off U.S. 441 South, at Western Carolina University off N.C. 107 collection, Something Rich and Strange, Franklin. Installation of new officers for South, Cullowhee. Guest Andrew Duppstadt, at 1 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 9, at City Lights 2015-16 will take place. assistant curator of education at the NC Bookstore, 3 E. Jackson St., Sylva. Rash is Division of State Historic Sites in Kinston, twice a recipient of the O. Henry Prize and • Macon Program for Progress Head Start will speak on the topic “Battle of Plymouth teaches at Western Carolina University. Call Selection Criteria Committee will meet at 11 and the Sinking of the CSS Albemarle.” The the bookstore at (828) 586-9499 for more a.m., Monday, Nov. 10, at the MPP Training public is invited to this free event. information.

• A community contra dance will be held at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 9, in the com- munity room on the second floor of the old courthouse in the Jackson County Library Complex, 310 Keener St., Sylva. All dances will be taught and walked through; no previ- ous experience or partner is required. Live music presented by Out of the Woodwork. A covered-dish supper will follow at 5 p.m. • Western Carolina University Percussion Email [email protected] for more Ensemble will perform a concert at 7:30 p.m., information. Education& Workshops • A class on making a Christmas bas- 149 Siler Farm Road, Franklin. More than 20 ket will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., local authors will be on hand to give readings Thursday, Nov. 6, at Macon County Senior and talks, and also have their books avail- Services, 108 Wayah St., Franklin. Instructor able for purchase. Assisting will be Books is Junelle Pell. Cost is $15 per person for the Unlimited, volunteers from Dolly Parton’s class and materials. Pre-register by calling Imagination Library and Friends of Macon (828) 349-2058 or stop by to sign up. County Public Library. Call the library at (828) 524-3600 for more information. • Eco Forum will present the topic “Wind Generating Electricity at Home: A User’s • Sustainable Mountain Living Point of View” on Friday, Nov. 7, in the Communities Food for Thought series will fellowship hall of the Unitarian Universalist offer a free showing of the documentary film Fellowship, 89 Sierra Dr., Franklin. Ken and Food Fight at 1:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 10, Amy Murphy will share their experiences at the Rabun County Library, Hwy. 76 West, installing a wind generator at their home in Clayton, Georgia. The film examines the Macon County. All are invited to bring a development of American agriculture in the covered dish to share at 5:30 p.m., with the 20th century and the birth of the counter- program at 6:30 p.m. revolution of the local and organic food movements. Discussion will follow. The pub- • The first “Read Local” library book fair lic is invited. Call (706) 782-7978 for more will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, information. Nov. 8 , at the Macon County Public Library, Health

• A blood drive will be held from 7 a.m. Center, 120 Riverview St., Franklin. to 5 p.m., Friday, Nov. 7, at Angel Medical Rants: Roadkill should be removed

continued from 1A • • • $3.50. Both come from the I wonder what those same barrel. Why is this? ken white lines on each who are quick to judge • • • edge of the new asphalt would say if they had a A choice between on Highway 28 North? child or relative who was heaven and hell proves • • • gay. you want to force your reli- Congratulations to the • • • gion on me. Franklin High School FFA I was besieged at the • • • Quiz Bowl team for being courthouse by political Bullying is getting number one in the state candidates while going to out of hand in schools. and 18th in the nation. vote. I literally felt threat- Someone needs to stop it • • • ened. I resent being before someone gets hurt PumpkinFest had such assaulted in such a man- or killed. a wonderful and positive ner. • • • impact on Franklin and • • • I say no to parallel Macon County. We need My sincere thanks to parking on Main Street. It more of that. the lady who found my will discourage downtown • • • handbag in a shopping shopping. Are they ever going cart at the grocery store. • • • to do anything about the • • • Someone should clean person who stole all that Gas is now below up dead animals on the money from the board of $3, but heating oil is still roads. elections office? THE FRANKLIN PRESS – Wednesday, November 5, 2014 – Section A Page 7 Obituaries Clayton Cooper Bobby Gene Jones Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of Howard Clayton Cooper passed away Friday, October 31, 2014, at Bobby Gene Jones, 74, died Friday, Oct. 31, 2014. A pri- Ray Penland and Betty Dickerson Penland. his home in Asheville. vate graveside service will be held Wednesday, Nov. 5, at Rush In addition to her parents, she Born August 21, 1932, he was the Cemetery in Otto. Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the is survived by two daughters, Jana son of the late Herbert and Pauline arrangements. Online condolences available at maconfuner- Thompson of Franklin and April Cooper. He was a loving father, brother, alhome.com. Lamb and husband Nick of Rosman, and son. NC; two sisters, Patricia Cook of He enjoyed hunting, fishing, grow- Fred William Kimble Franklin and Brenda Buckner of ing flowers and plants, reading, espe- Fred William Kimble, age 73, of Franklin, NC passed Fairview, NC; grandson, Ryan Lamb cially his Bible, and helping his family, away Friday, October 31, 2014 at his residence. of Rosman, NC and several nieces and friends, and neighbors. Clayton’s love He was born in Scioto County, OH nephews. for his Lord and Savior never waivered. the son of the late Fred William and Funeral service was held at 4:00 He was preceded in death by his Mary Golden Kimble. He was a 1963 p.m., Sunday, November 2 in the first wife, Betty Sue Dills Cooper of graduate of Ohio State University and Chapel of Macon Funeral Home. Rev. Franklin, NC; sons, Roy “Buck” Cooper of Asheville and was a member of the Luthiers Guild of Terry Dixon and Jerry Cook officiated. Burial will be in Steven “Michael” Cooper of Asheville; wife, Wanda Mehaffey America. Fred was a loving husband, Wells Grove Baptist Church Cemetery at a later date. Cooper of Newfound; brother, Tommy Cooper and sister, Cleo father and grandfather. He loved mak- The family received friends two hours prior to the service Ayers, both of Asheville. ing and playing musical instruments at the funeral home. He is survived by sons, Gary Mitchell Cooper and wife and he loved antique cars, enjoyed all In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Mary Ellen, of Highlands, Tim Cooper and wife Lynn, of kinds of sports, and played basketball Angel Hospice General Fund, 170 Church Street, Franklin, Asheville, and Roger Cooper, of TN; two daughters, Tina for Ohio State and loved life and being NC 28734. Owens and husband Tony, of Emma, and Tresha Chandler and with his family and friends. He lived Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. husband Shannon, of Asheville; two sisters, Virginia Warren life to the fullest. Online condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome.com. of Rogersville, TN, and Linda Taylor of Asheville; fifteen He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Alice Nixon Kimble; grandchildren; and fifteen great-grandchildren. two sons, Will Kimble and his wife Amy of Cincinnati, OH Kenneth Dale Wilson Funeral services were Sunday, Nov. 2, in the Patton and Jason Kimble and his wife Michelle of Raleigh, NC; one Kenneth Dale Wilson, 72, of Franklin, passed away on Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with burial at Green brother, Tom Kimble of Cincinnati, OH; five grandchildren, Sunday, November 2, 2014. Hills Cemetery, with Pastor Aaron Phillips officiating. Mary, Cole, Cooper, Laney and Lily. Born in Elmira, NY, he was the The family received friends Sunday at the funeral home. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, November 22, son of the late Kenneth Howe Wilson The online register is available at grocefuneralhome.com. 2014 at 4:00 pm at the residence. and Mable Cobb Wilson. Dale was a Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam Era Georgiana Emly Daffer Correll Online condolences may be made by visiting bryantgrantfu- and retired from the Army Reserves Georgiana Emly Daffer Correll, 89, of Franklin, passed neralhome.com. in 2004. He was a former restauran- away Friday, October 31, 2014. teur, managing and operating Curly’s Born in Somerset, IN, she was the Donald Wesley Pelton Jr. Chicken House in Elmira and Ithaca, daughter of the late Floyd Daffer and Donald Wesley Pelton Jr., 78, NY and later opening his own res- Pauline Myers Daffer. In addition to of Jacksonville, FL passed away on taurant, Wilson’s Country Diner in her parents, she was preceded in death October 31, 2014. The Funeral Service Cayuta, NY; and was property man- by her husband Ed Correll and brother, will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, ager at Sand Castles, Cocoa Beach, Darold Daffer. Georgiana loved to paint November 8 in Hardage-Giddens FL. In 2004 he retired and moved to Franklin, NC; he was a and read. She was a member of First Funeral Home of Mandarin, visitation member of Longview Baptist Church and was an avid leisure Christian Church. will be one hour prior, and interment and competitive bass fisherman. She is survived by four children, will follow in Mandarin Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, RoseMary Hole Wilson; two Stanley Robert Correll and wife Arrangements by Hardage-Giddens children, Franklyn Derryck Wilson and wife Marlynna of Cassandra of Chandler, AZ, Nancy Funeral Home of Mandarin, 11801 San Franklin and Denise Leoma Baus J. Rairdon and husband William of Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 904-288- and husband Robert of Chesapeake, Reynolds, GA, Marcia Anne Reid and husband Richard 0025. www.hgmandarin.com. VA; two sisters, Dawn Paine of of Franklin and Laura Hobbs and husband Timothy of Apalachin, NY and Brenda Hartwick Yellville, AR; seven grandchildren, Brandon Reid, Rian of Sheshequin, PA; three grandchil- Rairdon Troyer, Aliana Correll, Colon Correll, Tyler Hobbs, Jessie Golmon Roper dren, Torynce Dale Wilson, Emilynna Christopher Hobbs and Mackenzie Hobbs; seven great grand- Jessie Golmon Roper, 90, of Andrews, died Saturday, Rose Wilson and Bryant Dalton Baus and many nieces and children and one nephew. Nov. 1, 2014. The family received friends from noon to 1:45 nephews and extended family. A Memorial Service was held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, p.m., Tuesday, at the Andrews First Baptist Church. Funeral Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 4, in the Chapel of Macon Funeral Home. Rev. service followed at 2 p.m., with Revs. Calvin Bobo and Jerry November 5, in the Chapel of Macon Funeral Home. Rev. Tom Lewis Smith officiated. Tatham officiating. Interment was in Valleytown Cemetery. Nahlen will officiate. VFW Post 7339 and American Legion In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews was in charge of arrangements. Post 108 will conduct military honors. The family will receive Four Seasons Hospice, Four Seasons Development Office 571 Online guest register available at iviefuneralhomeinc.com. friends from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Wednesday, prior to the service at South Allen Road Flat Rock, NC 28731. Macon Funeral Home. Macon Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Michael Hardin Shuler Memorial donations can be made to the Four Seasons Online condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome.com. Michael Hardin Shuler, age 51, of Franklin, NC, passed Hospice. away Monday, November 3, 2014. Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. He was born in Neurenburg, Germany, the son of Ray Online condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome.com. Bessie Mae Taylor Gregory Shuler of Lawton, Oklahoma and Betty Gribble Acord of Bessie Mae Taylor Gregory, 82, of Franklin, passed away Franklin, NC. He worked for Orkin Exterminator for fifteen November 2, 2014. years. He was a graduate of Franklin High School, and a Born March 18, 1932 in the member of Union United Methodist Church. He was a loving Mountain Grove Community of Macon husband, son, father and grandfather, he liked to hunt, fish County, she was the daughter of the late and hanging out at flea markets on Saturday with his buddies. James Edly and Annie Young Taylor, In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife of both of Franklin. In addition to her par- twenty-five years, Terri Cox Shuler, a daughter, Sarah Shuler ents, she was preceded in death by her of Franklin, NC; a step-son, Chris McGuire of Franklin, NC; husband of 39 years, Troy L. Gregory, two brothers, Samuel Shuler of San Antonia, TX and Mark of Franklin; six brothers, Elmer, Lloyd, Acord of Hartwell, GA; two grandchildren, Chelsea and Robert, Harold, Leonard, and Ralph Christopher. Taylor, her sister, Jean Norton, and Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, November one grandchild, Taylor Edwards. She 6, at Union United Methodist Church, with Rev. Janet Greene enjoyed gardening, mowing the yard, officiating. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery. taking walks, being in charge, and playing with pets. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., She is survived by one brother, Paul Taylor; three children, Thursday, one hour prior to the service at the Church. Terry Gregory and wife Lynne, Kathy Hodgin and husband In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Union United Clifford, and Sandy Edwards and husband Bill; four grand- Methodist Church, 4752 Georgia Road, Franklin, NC 28734. children, Casey Hodgin, Josh Gregory, Ethan Edwards and Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Lexie Edwards; one great-grandchild, Dakota Gregory; and Online condolences may be made at bryantgrantfuneralhome. many nieces and nephews. com. The family will receive friends from 12 pm to 2 pm on Saturday, November 8, at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home in Franklin, with the funeral service immediately to follow. Margaret Bannister Smith Pallbearers will be Casey Hodgin, Josh Gregory, Ethan Margaret Bannister Smith, 92, of Hartsville, SC, died Edwards, Clifford Hodgin, Bill Edwards, Kennie Ledford and Friday, Oct. 31, 2014. Funeral service was held 11 a.m., Robbie Holland. Monday, Nov. 3, at Cowee Baptist Church with Revs. Jim Memorial donations can be made to Mountain Grove Kinard, William Solomon and David Powell officiating. Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Ruby Henry, 179 Burial was in the church cemetery. Macon Funeral Home was Grandview Court, Franklin, NC 28734. in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences available Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. at maconfuneralhome.com. Online condolences may be made by visiting bryantgrantfu- neralhome.com. Deborah Penland Thompson Deborah Penland Thompson, 60, of Franklin, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2014. MCS: Board approves spending on carpet needs

continued from 1A recession market values. worn and pose a safety haz- “It’s becoming more and ard. The installation of the new include a pump station. more urgent,” Jim Breedlove, carpeting will take place in a “This is a commercial sys- board chairman, said of the way that will not disrupt school tem,” he said of the proposed dilemma and the associated activities. The current capital replacement. “A pump station costs with keeping the treat- fund has $13,000 remaining alone would cost $10,000.” ment plant online. after the recent expenditures. For the time being, the only The community uses the Terry Bell, school system option is to keep operating the property, Breedlove said. An consultant, also informed the plant, Tallent said. archery club uses the building board that the Family Resource “If you drop the permit- and the grounds get some use. Center at Mountain View ting, you’ll never get it back,” “We may have to consider Intermediate School has been he said. including it in our next capital shut down. Called the “Owen The property has had a few outlay budget,” Breedlove said. House,” the building had been prospective buyers in the past, At any rate, several options used as office space for the but no formal offers have been will be discussed — keep VIP director and school social made, said Angie Cook, district going as-is until it is sold, workers. After an inspection finance director. Cook said a include it in the capital budget by county safety and code offi- sealed bid process was held or even talk about pricing the cials, the house was deemed with no minimum required bid property lower just to get rid of unusable unless extensive reno- price. it, Breedlove said. vations could be performed. “The treatment plant was “All those things will come The home sat on the parcel an issue for them,” she said. into play,” he said. bought by the district for The property’s cur- In other capital outlay MVI’s construction. rent assessed tax value is news, the board approved “The cost to bring it up $1,632,140. Broken down, the expenditure of $24,213 to to code is extravagant,” Bell the building’s assessed value replace carpeting in sections of said. That office space for the is $1,231,140 and the land’s Union Academy and Nantahala employees has been arranged value is $400,000. Those val- School. Some of the carpeting elsewhere. ues however, are based on pre- in those schools have become Page 8 Section A — Wednesday, November 5, 2014— THE FRANKLIN PRESS Education Youngsters learn to be highly effective learners

M.A. Lewis year came through her lead- An autograph section [email protected] ership of studies in the 7 also is in the notebooks. Habits of Highly Effective Teachers can write inspiring Several sixth-graders at People and The Leader in notes for the student. Mountain View Intermediate Me by Franklin Covey,” “They are positive mes- School are learning habits Shields explained. “We are sages,” Talley said. “Parents that will hopefully serve one team – even though she can write messages in the them well in their future isn’t physically here, her notebooks as well.” academic careers and later presence is and her substi- Eric Jones’ goal is on in life. tute plans include the use of to make better grades in Students are learning les- the data notebooks.” English – not his favorite sons from the book The 7 At the beginning of the subject. After setting goals Habits of Highly Effective nine-week period, students and making a plan, he met People by Steven R. Covey. set what are called “smart with success. Since its first printing in goals,” an acronym for goals “All my grades in English 1989, the book has been that are specific, measur- have went up,” he said. “I’m used by many as a tool to able, assignable (who will proud of that.” learn the qualities that can do it), realistic and time- The students recently help people succeed in their related (when the goal will finished their component on work and life. Lessons from be achieved). The goals are ancient Mesopotamia. As the book include “Being entered into the data note- part of the component, stu- Proactive,” “Begin with the books. dents could make an infor- End in Mind” and “First “It is a process and we’re mative brochure about the Things First” — lessons trying to take 70 kids there civilization, a journal about that encourage students to (to the end result),” Shields their studies, a clay tablet be leaders, set goals and said. with Mesopotamian cunei- achieve them within a speci- Students access their form writing or a ziggurat fied time period. grades and test scores — a model of the massive “As 11- and 12-year- through Powerschool, an temple-like structures built olds, we want them to focus online record system, then by the Mesopotamians. more on independency,” said they enter the data in their “They built ziggurats Denise Shields, teacher at notebooks. They evaluate where the king would stay,” MVI. their own work each week Jones said. Shields’s students, along and come up with ways to On Friday, parents were with those of Rebekah improve. invited to come and see their Talley’s and Nancy Hailey McCall realized children’s projects, and learn Breedlove’s classes in Block she could pay more attention about their progress. 6C, are using data note- in class. The next week, she As part of the new initia- books in which they write focused more during lessons. tive, students gave the pre- their goals for the nine-week It paid off. sentations and showed their period. Students are chart- “The next week I did bet- parents their progress. ing their grades and progress ter,” she said. “We gave that over to and keeping records of spe- “You’re able to self- the students,” Shields said. cial achievements. assess and set goals for your- “They guide their parents “That way they know self for the next week and through the data notebooks.” where they are and we are for the rest of the nine-week Samantha Brown has walking with them through period,” Shields said. found that her new “hab- this.” Shields said. Achievements kept in the its” learned from the Covey Breedlove is currently data notebooks range from book extend beyond the on maternity leave. But that good behavior notes to “brag classroom. hasn’t stopped her from hav- buckets,” notes from teach- “I find that I can relate to M.A. Lewis/Press photo ing an impact on the project. ers giving students a pat on everyday things,” she said. (From left) Samantha Brown and Hailey McCall look over projects that were part of “Much of the data note- the back for something posi- their lessons on ancient Mesopotamia. book implementation last tive they did.

M.A. Lewis/Press photo Students Larissa Orr (left) and Julie Coone (right) measure their pumpkin as part of a Halloween lesson. The fun activity taught the students about measurements, science and more while incorporating a little levity. Pumpkin logistics enter class M.A. Lewis Brooke Waldroop, teacher at “If you can relate things [email protected] MVI. “They also measured to real-life situations, then the height of the pumpkins’ they learn so much more,” A class of fifth-graders at stems.” Waldroop said of her stu- Mountain View Intermediate Waldroop also brought dents. School spent Halloween the science component into Isaac Jennings’ pumpkin morning using pumpkins as the lesson. was 30-inches around and its learning tools. “We talked about seeds stem was 4-inches high. “They measured the and growing pumpkins,” she “It’s a fun way to learn,” pumpkins to find the circum- said. Jennings said. “You get to ference and used estimation to After the class was done measure and paint while hav- determine whether they were measuring their pumpkins, ing fun.” small, medium or large,” said they painted the orange orbs. Showcase of Talent auditions Nov. 8

Auditions will be held during the audition session, parent or guardian. Proceeds from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and will perform on a first- support the Artists-in-the- Saturday Nov. 8, in the come basis; there is no pre- Schools Program. Franklin High School Fine registration. (Public school This event is a joint proj- Arts Building, for home students are chosen through ect of the Arts Council of school and private school their schools.) Macon County and Macon students wishing to perform The Showcase of Talent County Board of Education, in Showcase of Talent 2014. is an annual non-competitive, supported by a Grassroots Participation is open to countywide student talent Arts Program grant from the actors, dancers, gymnasts, show to be held at 7 p.m., North Carolina Arts Council, instrumentalists and vocal- Saturday, Nov. 15, on the a division of the Department ists in the third to 12th grades. stage of the Franklin High of Cultural Resources. Solo, duo and ensemble acts School Fine Arts Building. Contact the Macon Arts are welcome. A piano and Each student selected for the Council at (828) 524-ARTS CD player will be provided. Showcase receives a com- or email [email protected]. Students may arrive anytime plimentary adult ticket for a The Franklin Pre## Wednesday B November 5, 2014 SPORTS SECTION

Photos/Tom Pantaleo Franklin forward Angel Chavez takes a shot during the first half of Saturday’s frigid playoff game. The Panthers won 2-1 and will play at home for Wednesday’s third round. Panthers shoot into 3rd round Andy Scheidler the trip from Gastonia. room at halftime, and returned in the second half [email protected] With a temperature of about 40 degrees, a with a quick strike to take a 2-0 lead. Hernandez strong wind blowing throughout the game made dribbled the ball and sent a cross to Jose Lopez, When Riggy Hernandez steps onto a soccer it feel about 10 degrees colder. who headed the ball into the net less than two field, he clears his head and thinks only about The Panthers took advantage of having the minutes into the half. the task at hand. wind at their backs in the first half. Hernandez Huss (14-8) scored a goal with about 10 min- The Franklin senior captain blocked out the utes left. However, the Panthers managed to hold wind and the cold, and assisted both goals in on for the victory. Saturday’s second-round 2-A NCHSAA playoff Up next “We knew Huss was a pretty good team,” game. That proved to be enough offense, and coach Ken Neitz said. “We knew they were going FHS beat Hunter Huss 2-1. to come and compete. Obviously, we would have No. 3 Franklin will host No. 11 Lincolnton “We didn’t let it get to our heads and we liked to have that shutout. It would have made the at 6 p.m. Wednesday in the third round kept playing the game the way we do,” said last 13 minutes – especially playing a man down of the 2-A NCHSAA playoffs. The game Hernandez, who leads the team in points. “Just – it would’ve been a little more comfortable.” will be played at the Macon Middle got the win.” FHS played 10 versus 11 after Lopez received School soccer field. Admission is $6. The No. 3 Panthers (19-1) will again get to a red card for making contact with an official play at home on Wednesday in the third round. and was ejected. The weather forecast for Wednesday is much “The official explained to me he was getting more favorable than it was for the second- set up Kevin Sanchez, who booted a ball from ready to call a foul and said (Lopez) pushed him round game, when a cold front brought snow to nearly waist-height into the upper left-hand in the back,” Neitz said. “If you put your hands the mountains Friday night and early Saturday corner to give FHS a 1-0 lead midway through on an official, you are going to get a red card. morning. It didn’t stick to the field at Macon the half. Riggy Hernandez (10) and Kevin Middle School, and No. 19 Hunter Huss made The Panthers retreated to their heated locker See Saves on page 2B Sanchez celebrate after a goal. JV squad 1 win away from undefeated season Andy Scheidler Kloeppel racked up 86 yards [email protected] on six carries, two of which went for touchdowns. Grant One more game. Stiles also had six carries, That’s all that remains in tallying 63 yards and one TD. Franklin’s quest for a perfect David Ramey added season and conference cham- 38 yards, and quarterback pionship. Andrew Moore scored a The FHS junior varsity 1-yard rushing TD. football team (10-0, 6-0 Moore was 2-for-4 for 11 WNC Athletic Conference) yards. He completed passes will travel to Waynesville to Jordin Nugent (9 yards) Thursday to play Tuscola. and Stiles (2 yards). The Mountaineers have Lamb had 33 carries – only one loss in conference also a season high – for an play, coming against West average of 10.7 yards per Henderson. attempt. He scored on runs That was Franklin’s oppo- of 27, 43, 13, 32 and 50 yards. nent this past week in the Lamb has rushed for final game in the Pit. The 1,822 yards in eight games Panthers got another mon- this season. ster game from running back Ramey and Kobe Lee Nicholia Lamb and beat the recovered fumbles for Falcons 61-30. Franklin’s defense. Lamb is a sophomore who History could be in the celebrated his 16th birthday making this week. A vic- Press photo/Andy Scheidler on Thursday, Oct. 30, by Austin Price (28) sacks West Henderson’s quarterback. Blake Raymond helped provide pressure on the play. tory by the JV on Thursday rushing for 354 yards and and a win by the varsity on five touchdowns. Both are Friday would seal undefeated season highs. seasons for both. It would Franklin clinches conference title The Panthers had a huge be the first time in school night running the ball, put- history that both programs Andy Scheidler said half-jokingly. ting up 544 yards and nine went undefeated in the same [email protected] Football conference That play was one of four turnovers TDs on the ground. Brock season. Franklin’s defense forced in a 42-13 Tyler Harling had his eyes on the championships victory Friday at West Henderson. The quarterback. He watched as Franklin Panthers allowed two long touchdown teammate Blake Raymond put pressure runs by the Falcons, but gave up only on the West Henderson QB, who tried 1971 – Smoky Mountain six first downs on their way to anoth- to avoid a sack by getting rid of the ball. Conference er blowout victory in WNC Athletic The desperation pass hit Harling, a 1976 – Smoky Mountain Conference action. defensive lineman, squarely in the chest. Conference Franklin (10-0, 6-0 WNCAC) has He broke free from a player grabbing his 2001 – Mountain Athletic now won 23 straight regular season jersey, and scored a touchdown on the games, and is one win shy of wrapping 15-yard interception return. Conference up a third undefeated season in four Harling received congratulatory 2006 – Mountain Athletic years. hugs, helmet slaps and pats on the back Conference (shared with Friday’s road victory clinched at from his teammates on his way back Asheville) least a share of the WNCAC champion- to the sidelines. It was easily the most 2011 – WNC Athletic Conference ship. It’s Franklin’s seventh conference praise the 6-foot-1, 225-pound senior title in school history, and third in the 2013 – WNC Athletic Conference has ever received for making a play on past four years. Press photo/Andy Scheidler the football field. 2014 – WNC Athletic Conference Dakota Holland (33) and Robert McAllister combined for “I’m used to getting scolded,” he See Scheme on page 1B a tackle and caused a fumble in Thursday’s 61-30 win. Page 2 Section B — Wednesday, November 5, 2014— THE FRANKLIN PRESS Bowling scores Shearl Produce 17 1 J e a n W h i t e H i g h G a m e - M a l e 1 6 9 C a r l o t t a C r o w e 2 7 8 J i m m y H o p k i n s 1 5 4 B a r b a r a S c h u s s l e r 2 4 8 F r e d J o h n s o n 2 4 6 J o e l S p r i n g e r High Series-Female 439 Jean White High Series-Male 411 Holly Rugg 726 Jimmy Hopkins 407 Roberta Hope 717 Dwain Sager 407 Carlotta Crowe 706 Joel Springer Mr. Bob’s Carpet/ H i g h G a m e - F e m a l e Jackson County 2 2 1 R h o n d a Q u e e n Real Estate 2 1 9 F a i t h C r a w f o r d H i g h G a m e - M a l e 2 1 3 L y n n H o p k i n s 2 5 9 B u d d y D e a n 2 5 7 R o b R i n k e r High Series-Female 2 5 6 E r i c R o t e n 627 Lynn Hopkins 584 Rhonda Queen High Series-Male 541 Wretha Gilchrist 696 Rob Rinker 690 Eric Roten Young At Heart 663 Evan Dean H i g h G a m e - M a l e 2 1 0 B o b Te n n a n t H i g h G a m e - F e m a l e 2 0 8 R o n M o o r e 1 9 8 P a u l a D a y 2 0 3 F r e d J o h n s o n 1 9 6 A a r o n R i n k e r Photo/Tom Pantaleo 1 9 1 D e b b i e Z a n o t t i Franklin’s Jesus Zalapa mixes it up with players from Hunter Huss during Saturday’s frigid playoff game. High Series-Male 618 Bob Tennant High Series-Female 569 Ron Moore 505 Paula Day Saves: Defense prevents Huskies’ top player from scoring 551 Fred Johnson 496 Aaron Rinker 488 Kelly Dean continued from 1B will probably start on the outside. today too.” H i g h G a m e - F e m a l e Franklin’s defense managed to hold FHS will play at 6 p.m. Wednesday 1 8 3 M a r l i n e M u e l l e r Knotty Ladies I don’t know if he pushed him, grabbed Seth Jones scoreless. The Huskies senior against No. 11 Lincolnton (20-2-1). 17 2 J e a n W h i t e H i g h G a m e - F e m a l e him, touched him, whatever.” had scored 32 goals this season. Lincolnton beat Trinity 5-0. That game, 1 6 8 R e t a R a m e y 1 9 3 R e t a R a m e y Lopez, a senior whose 28 points Goalkeeper Samuel Vargas made like many others originally sched- 1 9 1 J e a n W h i t e rank third on the team, now has two red five saves. Assisting Vargas were uled for Saturday, was postponed until High Series-Female 186 Pat Zilbauer cards and won’t be able to return this defenders Kendrick Manning, Jesus Monday. 497 Marline Mueller season. Zalapa, Raul Bailon, Edgar Chavez and “It’s everything we wanted,” 467 Reta Ramey High Series-Female Neitz said on Saturday he anticipates Ezequiel Damian. Hernandez said of Franklin’s playoff 453 Jean White 510 Pat Zilbauer moving sophomore Omar Arrellano “I’ll take my defense against one run at home. “It just feels a lot better 505 Reta Ramey from the wing to the center-mid- player,” Neitz said. “They did a fine knowing that a team has to come and Early Birds 500 Storme Cochran field position Lopez occupied. Diego job, and Sam stepped up big in the goal play us here. This is our field.” H i g h G a m e - M a l e Hernandez, Riggy’s younger brother, 2 5 8 R o n M o o r e Dogwood 1 9 1 J i m B i g m e a t H i g h G a m e - M a l e 1 8 2 J o h n S w a y n e y 2 6 8 E r i c R o t e n Scheme: Falcons abandon usual offensive formation vs. FHS 2 5 8 C l a y Yo u n g High Series-Male 2 5 7 D w a i n S a g e r continued from 1B enough plays. I still feel 639 Ron Moore like we played outstanding 548 Jim Bigmeat High Series-Male FHS coach Josh Brooks Franklin 42, on defense. We gave up two 493 John Swayney 751 Jon Ruger has been a part of five of East Henderson 13 plays.” 694 Eric Roten those championships: four as West Henderson failed to H i g h G a m e - F e m a l e 683 Dwain Sager the head coach and one as an complete any of its six pass- assistant. Franklin (10-0) 14 14 7 7 – 42 es, and ran for 246 yards on “It’s been a lot of fun to East H. (6-4) 0 7 6 0 – 13 29 carries. Take away the two be a part of,” said Brooks, long touchdown runs, and the Winter sports coaches mentioning the 42 wins for 1st quarter Falcons averaged 3.7 yards the program in the past four F – Hunter Gibbs 7 run (Kevin Sanchez kick), 7:31 per carry. years. “I don’t think this F – Gibbs 1 run (Sanchez kick), 2:30 “Nobody lines up and group’s satisfied yet. We still WH – William Crouch 80 run (Gage Lapka kick), Franklin High School runs from the 20-yard-line Boys basketball feel like we’ve got something 2:16 down here and gets first to prove; we practice like 2nd quarter Head coach: Jesse Pinkston downs over and over against Assistant: Tres Rogers that. F – Jeremiah Young 4 run (Sanchez kick), 9:47 us,” Brooks said. “It just F – Tyler Harling 15 interception return (Sanchez JV head coach: Justin Moffitt “That’s a good football doesn’t happen.” kick), 9:32 JV assistant: Nick Allen team we beat tonight on their The Panthers had four home field. Besides a couple 3rd quarter WH – Dustie Fender (kick failed), 5:52 takeaways: Girls basketball of plays, we completely dom- • Trey Maslin intercepted inated the game. So really, F – Young 1 run (Sanchez kick), 1:05 Head coach: Scott Hartbarger 4th quarter a pass in the first quarter. Assistant: Tres Rogers really proud of our football • Harling intercepted a team and how we responded F – Young 6 run (Sanchez kick), 5:52 JV head coach: Bekah Brooks pass in the second quarter. JV assistant: Kayla Young tonight.” • Brandon Carter recov- It was like old times again F WH JV assistant: Troy Cousineau First downs 22 6 ered a fumble caused by for Jeremiah Young. The Lonnie Randall. senior finished with 31 car- Penalties-yards 3-25 2-10 Swimming Rushes-yards 65-301 29-246 • Clayton Phillips recov- ries – the most since the sea- Head coach: Dina Picou Passing yards 59 0 ered a fumble caused by son opener at Murphy – for Assistant: Dwain Picou Comp-Att-Int 4-6-0 0-6-2 Kendrick Bryson. 195 yards and three touch- Fumbles-Lost 0-0 2-2 Franklin has 12 fumble downs. Indoor track recoveries in addition to nine Head coach: Jeff Howard Young and the Panthers Individual statistics interceptions this season, wore down the Falcons with RUSHING – Young 31-195, Blaine Moss 6-44, and has forced a turnover in consecutive punishing drives Wrestling Dillon Daves 7-20, Hunter Gibbs 5-17, Josh Martin every game but one (Swain Head coach: Marcus Sayers that put the game away after 2-4, Trey Maslin 1-2, Tristan Lamb 3-0, Dalton County). West Henderson pulled with- Cochran 6-(-10) Austin Price made a Cheerleading in 13 points midway through PASSING – Cochran 4-6, 59 sack to go with a team-high the third quarter. Varsity coach: Vanessa Crisp RECEIVING – Young 3-47, Moss 1-12 nine tackles. Other leading JV coach: Taylor Rogers In 2010, FHS blew a 21-0 tacklers were Gibbs (five), lead at West Henderson. The Next: 7:30 p.m. Friday vs. Tuscola Camron Roper (4 1/2), Young Macon Middle School Panthers made sure not to let (3 1/2) and Jackson Perone history repeat itself. Boys basketball (three). Head coach: Billy Kimsey “Instead of panicking, we Sophomore kicker Kevin went on a long drive,” Brooks Sanchez made all six point- said. “Picked up a number Girls basketball after-touchdown attempts, Head coach: Brooke Waldroop of first downs. Came back making him 40-for-41 this out and got a stop. And put season. together another long drive. Wrestling The Panthers will play the Head coach: Jimmy Barnett That’s championship foot- fifth-place team in the con- ball. I’m proud of them for FHS went ahead 14-0, the That’s a good plan. We were Falcons scored on an 80-yard a little late getting across ference, Tuscola, on Friday. that.” It will be senior night for 22 After West scored on a run. It was the first touch- on some of the motions and down allowed by Franklin’s that’s where they hit us on players and one team man- 67-yard run to make it 28-13, ager, who will be recognized FHS chewed up nearly five defensive starters in confer- the long plays. Credit to ence play, snapping a six- them on a good plan. But with their parents before the minutes on a drive capped game on the track. by a Young 1-yard score. The game streak. we kept adjusting and made Falcons turned the ball over “They’ve been a big-play on downs at midfield, and team all year,” Brooks said of the Panthers took nearly six the Falcons. minutes off the clock, closing FHS answered right back. a 53-yard drive with Young’s Young scored on a 4-yard run 6-yard run. to make it 21-7. Fifteen sec- The Panthers broke their onds later, Harling’s pick-six team huddle on the field after gave the Panthers a 28-7 lead. the game by shouting, “con- The Falcons pulled with- ference champs!” in 13 points midway through “It’s nice,” Harling said. the third quarter on another “We’re used to it, I guess, long TD run. Their offensive this group is. But it’s always alignment was very different good.” from what they’ve been run- It was cold and rainy to ning all season. start the game, played on “They were what I call Halloween night. The rain so non-traditional tonight,” subsided during the first half, Brooks said. “They lined up which saw FHS take a 28-7 in no-back almost the entire lead. game. They’re a Wing-T Hunter Gibbs scored the team, with a tight end, two first and second touchdowns slots and a fullback. They for FHS, coming on runs of 7 did not run their fullback one yards and 1 yard. They were time tonight. He leads the the junior’s first TDs of the team in carries – not yards, season. but carries. Fourteen seconds after “They had a good scheme. THE FRANKLIN PRESS – Wednesday, November 5, 2014 – Section B Page 3

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Commission sales on LUCAS TREE SERVICE all types of Fire, Rescue, Ems & STUMP GRINDING Equipment & Fire Trucks. Bobcat & Chipper. Licensed Macon, Swain, Jackson, Clay, and insured. Experienced Graham and Cherokee Coun- and reliable. Available for all ties. Dillard Ga. your tree needs. No job too Please send resume to small or big. Free stump [email protected]. TEMPORARY COMPLIANCE ASSISTANT grinding with removal of tree. OMNISOURCE JOB FAIR (828)369-7459 Assist customers via phone OmniSource Staffing in part- and email with uploading com- (828)371-8467 nership with ConMet in Bryson pliance documents. Process City, NC is currently hiring and and approve documents as we are having a Job Fair at CARRION TREE SERVICE well as research potential HOME REPAIR / our office in Bryson City. fraudulent documents and ac- Specializing in dangerous MAINTENANCE Assembly Positions: Starting tivity. Must have strong tree removal and total tree pay is $11.00 per hour. After phone and interpersonal skills care. Free estimates. 24 hour 60 days $11.50 and $12.00 HONEST, RELIABLE BOB. Re- as well as strong written and response. Fully Insured with per hour when hired on full- verbal communication skills. Workman's Comp and Gen- modeling, additions, roofing, time. For more information vis- garages, hardwood floors, tile Ability to handle confidential eral Liability. Every call an- it our office at 1151 Main information is a must. Posi- swered personally by Owner, work, stucco, lawn work and Street, Bryson City, NC much more. Excellent refer- tion starts immediately and will Emmanuel Carrion, with a 28713. Or visit us on Career- continue until February 15, ences. Insured. I take pride in Builder or Zip Recruiter and quote the same day!! (828) my work and aim to please. 2015 with the possibility for 371-4718 or visit us at www.- type in keyword search "Om- extension. Apply at Credit cards now accepted. niSource" or call our office at carriontreeservice.com Call (828)349-9704, ask for http://drakehouse.net/employ- Bob. 828-341-0522 mentapplication Page 4 Section B — Wednesday, November 5, 2014— THE FRANKLIN PRESS Classifieds EDUCATION TRUCKS HOMES FOR RENT MOBILE HOMES MACON COUNTY SCHOOLS 2006 DODGE DUALLY Diesel. 3BR/1BA; FULL BASEMENT. FOR RENT has an employment vacancy 36,500 miles. $24,000. (828) Easy access. Gas heat. W/D 2 BEDROOM OTTO area, for an In-school Suspension 342-1205. h/u. $400/mo. (828)524-8151, $500/mo. 2 bedroom Lake Coordinator at Macon Middle PETS & ANIMALS (828)369-5376. Emery Road includes electric & School. Applicants must have a water, $500/mo. (828)524- two-year degree or 48 FOR SALE HOMES FOR RENT. Call 7973. semester hours at an accredit- ENGLISH BULLDOGS (828)421-9008 or visit ed college or university. Appli- www.FranklinHomeStore.com 2BR/1BA ON PRIVATE lot in cations are available online at AKC, 9wks, 2 Females & Middle Skeenah area. www.macon.k12.nc.us/employ- 1Male, shots to date, dew $400/mo. (828)586-9803. ment or at the Macon County claws removed, vet checked, LOOKING FOR A House to $850ea. [email protected] Rent? $700/mo. & up. Call Rita Schools Administrative Office. CLEAN 2BR/2BA by stream. Applications will be accepted (828)349-1324 at Houston Realty. (828)421- 4433. Dishwasher, w/d, C/H/A. Pri- until the position is filled. Ma- LOST PETS & vate. Close to town. $600/mo. con County Schools is an First, last, security. (828)369- Equal Opportunity Employer. ANIMALS WALNUT CREEK 2 bedroom brick house. Wood stove. Nice 3811. MACON COUNTY SCHOOLS LOST; MALE CAT. Gray & yard. $585/mo. (828)369-6535, ONE WEEK FREE. Small 1 has an employment vacancy white. Pink nose. Answers to (305)342-1227. bedroom, includes utilities. $75 for an Agriculture Teacher at “Hobo”. Lost in Holly Haven weekly. (828)349-1715. Franklin High School. North Apartments area. (828)342- APARTMENTS Carolina Certification is re- 9624. FOR RENT WALNUT CREEK AREA; quired for this position. Applica- FREE PETS & 2BR/1BA. $450/mo. (305)342- tions are available online at 1227. www.macon.k12.nc.us/employ- ANIMALS 2BR/1BA IN TOWN. $475/mo. ment or at the Macon County 1 bedroom, $500/mo. including COMMERCIAL Schools Administrative Office. FREE TO GOOD HOME! 3 utilities. References required. Applications will be accepted cats all neutered. Had all shots. (828)524-3464, (828)421-3527. FOR RENT Long haired male. Long haired until the positions are filled. Ma- Clean, safe 1600 sq.ft. storage con County Schools is an female. Small tuxedo female. HARRISON GARDEN RETIRE- (828)369-5829. building with garage door in Equal Opportunity Employer. MENT Apartments; 2BR/2BA downtown Dillard. $550, 1BR/1BA $450 plus se- 706-490-3883 PART TIME HOMES FOR RENT curity/ cleaning deposit. 2000 sq.ft. home, Sleeps 8, Smoke free. Year lease. (828) OFFICE/ RETAIL SPACE in FONTANA REGIONAL LI- 2bath, heat/ac, deck, high elev. 369-5555. town on Highlands Road. Up to BRARY is seeking a creative, $1,200 month,security,first/last, 2,000 sq.ft. (828)524-4318 or energetic, knowledgeable can- no pets/no smoking. 828-200- MEADOWBROOK RETIRE- (828)421-4318. didate to work part time as 7248 MENT APARTMENTS; Outreach Services Librarian. 2BR/2BA. Appliances including HOMES FOR SALE At least two years' experience 2BR/1BA In SWISS Colony. W/D. C/H/A. Vaulted ceiling. working in libraries and with $580/mo. includes water + se- $650/mo. (828)524-7946. 3/3 with bonus room (could be children is required. A degree curity. (828)421-4018. 4th bedroom), finished base- in Library Science or Early ment, fireplace, two story on Childhood Education required. 2BR/1BA WITH BASEMENT in OTTO, NC: 1BR/1BA in private 1.1 acre, Otto. $189,000, call Visit Employment Opportuni- Clarks Chapel. $550/mo. Refer- home. W/D, appliances & utili- 828-736-8162 ties at www.fontanalib.org for ences required. (828)524-3464, ties included. No smoking. additional details and applica- (828)421-3527. $450/mo. Wayne. (352)321- LAND HOME PACKAGE DEAL tion instructions or email kwal- 2399. – 1,300 sq.ft. modular home [email protected]. 2BR/1BA; BASEMENT. DISH- (New). 3 or 4 bedrooms, 2 WASHER, W/D. Near town. SPACIOUS 1BR/1BA Duplex. baths on 1.21 acre lot. Small Easy access. $650/mo. De- $450/mo. Water & sewer in- stream. Mostly flat. Easy ac- posit. References required. cluded. (828)369-6835, (828) cess. Close to town but in (828)342-4068. No calls after 421-0199. country. Turn key. You pick col- 7PM. ors. $129,900. (828)349-0403. CONDOS 3BR/2BA- BEAUTIFULLY LAND & LOTS PART TIME RENOVATED cottage. W/D. FOR RENT CABINET DESIGNER/ Deck. Beautiful view. $650/mo. FOR SALE ADMINISTRATIVE No smoking. (828)524-3999, 2BR/2BA IN TOWN; Quiet ASSISTANT neighborhood. Screened deck 1.44 ACRES in small subdivi- Liberty Wood Products is look- IN TOWN; Nice duplex. with mountain view. Newly re- sion. Paved roads. Out of town ing for a part time cabinet de- 1BR/1BA. Clean and spacious. furbished. All appliances. Car- but town water. Grass, trees, signer. Position will help cre- $200 security. $450/mo. In- port. $650/mo + deposit. (828) small stream. (828)317-7994, ate Kitchen and Bath design cludes water. (828)524-1944. 524-5728. (828)369-3855. quotes using 20/20 software application presenting designs and sales estimates. Also, position will assist office man- agement with day to day oper- ations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills required. Previous experi- ence in kitchen design is pre- ferred. Requires a detail ori- ented professional with excel- lent people skills. Knowledge of the construction or renova- tion industry and/ or custom wood products will be given preference. Please apply to: www.drakehouse.net/employ- mentapplication for considera- tion. The Crossroads Chronicle, a weekly newspaper located in Cashiers, North Carolina, has an opening for a part-time staff writer. This position primarily writes on and photographs middle and high school sports, but may occasionally receive other assignments. Journalism experience helpful, but not re- quired. Email resume and letter of interest to Editor Justin Caudell at editor@ crossroadschronicle.com. FIREWOOD FIREWOOD; CARRION TREE Service- $250 a cord delivered. (828)371-4718. MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

FREE WOODEN PALLETS. Pick up behind Mountain Press Building at 40 Depot Street. WANTED TO BUY BUYERS OF ROLEX, GOLD, SILVER, JEWELRY, AND COLLECTIBLES, TOP DOL- LAR PAID. GOLD-N-CLIPPER, HIGHLANDS. (828)526-4989

BUYING ESTATE CONTENTS. House, garage, outbuildings, storage units, basements and farms. Cash paid. Call Rodney Holland, (828)342-0660.

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MOBILE HOMES LEGALS FOR SALE y exhibit them to the undersigned EXECUTOR'S NOTICE Attorney for the estate: be pled in bar of their recovery. NOTICE MOUNTAIN CITY HOMES end on or before the 21st day of HEATHER C. BAKER All persons indebted to said of year clearance sale! Exam- January 2015, or this notice will Having qualified as Executor of COWARD, HICKS & SILER, estate will please make DBE CONTRACTORS: Watson ple; 32x40 3BR/2BA, delivered be pled in bar of their recovery. the Estate of Carol L. Brill, P.A. immediate settlement. Contracting, Inc. is soliciting all and setup on your lot. $54,924 All persons indebted to said deceased, late of Macon County, 43 West Main Street This the 15th day of October, interested subcontractors and includes NC Sales Tax home estate will please make North Carolina, this is to notify all Franklin, North Carolina 28734 2014. suppliers for NCDOT Projects: only. Other models and sizes immediate settlement. persons having claim against the 10/22/14-11/12/14 #118752 C203495 in Macon Co. Plans available. (828)349-0403. This the 15th day of October, estate of said deceased to exhibit Michael M. Sansone and Specifications may be 2014. them to the undersigned on or CREDITOR'S NOTICE Personal Representative viewed at our office in Franklin, LEGALS before the 20th day January, R. S. Jones, Jr. NC or on the NCDOT Project James Edward Platania, Jr. 2015, or this notice will be plead Having qualified as Personal Resident Process Agent Letting Website. Quotes must be CREDITOR'S NOTICE Personal Representative in bar of their recovery. All Representative of the Estate of JONES, KEY, MELVIN & received by Monday, November R. S. Jones, Jr. Attorney persons indebted to said estate HENRY G. SASSE , deceased, PATTON, P. A. 17, 2014. Contact us at phone # Having qualified as Personal for the Estate will please make immediate late of Macon County, North 61 East Main Street 828-524-5880, fax# 828-524- Representative of the Estate of JONES, KEY, MELVIN & settlement. Carolina, this is to notify all Franklin, North Carolina 28734 5881. ALAN JAMES WHITACRE PATTON, P. A. This the 15th day of October, persons having claims against (828)524-4444 11/5/14-11/12/14 #122876 deceased, late of Macon County, 61 East Main Street 2014. the estate of said deceased to 10/15/14-11/5/14 #117076 North Carolina, this is to notify all Franklin, North Carolina 28734 exhibit them to the undersigned persons having claims against (828)524-4444 Michelangelo Mortellaro, on or before the 21st day of the estate of said deceased to 10/15/14-11/05/14 #117066 Executor January 2015, or this notice will Real Estate Transactions Oct. 16 H. Davis of Bentwood, Tenn., Cartoogechaye Township. No and wife Linda Clampitt, Warren K. Sue Blaine, property in Franklin property in Highlands Township. From Dorothy S. Hewlett of property in Highlands Township. revenue stamps. Clampitt, Azalee Clampitt Eller and Township Revenue stamps $130. Revenue stamps $270. Athens, Ga., to John Christopher Revenue stamps $720. From Beverly K. Cone of husband Thomas W. Eller, Sharon From Allan Neil Crawford Jr., From Janice K. Hefl in of Maryville, Hewlett of Columbia, S.C., property Highlands, to Nan C. Hunter, trustee G. Owenby Weaver and husband trustee of the Allan Neil Crawford Tenn., to Adalberto Hernandez and in Sugarfork Township. No revenue Oct. 20 of the Nan Crawford Hunter Living Scott A. Weaver, Bryan R. Owenby, Jr. Revocable Trust, of Ponte wife Julia G. Hernandez of Franklin, stamps. From Kenneth R. Bland of Trust, of Prescott, Ariz., property Helen Martin Clark, Tommy L. Vedra Beach, Fla., to John Horter property in Franklin Township. From Roger L. Gilson and wife Acworth, Ga., to David T. Bland of in Highlands Township. Revenue Martin and wife Karen G. Martin, Strickler and Matthew A. Hunter of Revenue stamps $58. Christine E. Gilson of Franklin, to Franklin, property in Cartoogechaye stamps $700. Tonia L. Martin, Terri L. Martin, Tobi Atlanta, Ga., property in Highlands From Robert C. Martin Jr. and Nancy A. Lapp of Franklin, property Township. No revenue stamps. From Emery Matthew Carter Martin Davis and husband Barry D. Township. Revenue stamps $960. wife Suzanne P. Martin, and Melinda in Franklin Township. Revenue From Ann T. Russ and husband and wife Karen D. Carter of Dover, Davis, Tammie Martin English and From Randolph Hopkins and Martin Baldwin and husband William stamps $185. James Gary Russ, to John B. Fla., to Steven D. Walansky and husband Roy L. English Jr., Edward wife Taffy A. Hopkins, to Highlands B. Baldwin, to Robert C. Martin Jr. Turbeville III and Tonilee T. Shroyer wife Eugenia Tremaine Walansky J. Owenby and wife Marta A. Country Club Inc., property in and wife Suzanne P. Martin, and Oct. 17 of Bradenton, Fla., property in Flats of Boca Raton, Fla., property in Owenby, Stanley R. Owenby, and Highlands Township. Revenue Scott McCulloh Martin and wife Amy From Federal National Mortgagre Township. No revenue stamps. Cartoogechaye Township. Revenue Beth Owenby Johnson and husband stamps $1060. Holmes Martin, property in Flats Association of Dallas, Tex., to From Elizabeth Anne Bryant and stamps $334. James F. Johnson, to Ellison Leon From Willard P. Armes, Township. Revenue stamps $550. Shane Raymond Farnum and Alba Deyanira Rodriguez, to Patrick From F. Bruce Merriman and Smith Jr. and wife Electa Alexander individually and as trustee of From Nancy J. Tarleton, trustee Jessica Lea Farnum of Franklin, Merritt and wife Kathryn Gebstadt- wife Nancy Merriman of Hahira, of Asheville, property in Nantahala the Willard P. Armes Revocable of the Nancy J. Tarleton Living Trust, property in Franklin Township. Merritt of Franklin, property in Ga., to Robert R. Moss of Cashiers, Township. Revenue stamps $180. Living Trust, and Linda W. Armes, of Port Orange, Fla., to Barry Scott Revenue stamps exempt. Franklin Township. Revenue property in Franklin Township. From Robert Anderson and individually and as trustee of the Stewart and Leslie Edward Brooks From Virginia Mae Ammons stamps $110. Revenue stamps $293. Jaye Anderson of Phoenix, Ariz., to Linda W. Armes Revocable Trust, of Franklin, property in Millshoal Franks of Franklin and Fred Drew From Stephen M. Lopp and wife From John Duane Veon and Darlene Keller of Franklin, property of Hermitage, Tenn., to William Township. Revenue stamps $80. Ammons of Franklin, to Darlene Carla Lopp, to Justin Jackson Mintz wife Althea L. Veon, to Victor I. in Cowee Township. No revenue Jerry Wallace and wife Brenda From Kimberly Joan Stewart J. Brabson of Franklin, property and wife Candice Mason Mintz McClain and wife Laura K. McClain stamps. Gail Wallace of Franklin, property of Brevard, to Barry Scott Stewart in Franklin Township. No revenue of Topton, property in Nantahala of Natchitoches, La., property From Ruth Sasser Tribble, in Franklin Township. No revenue of Franklin, property in Millshoal stamps. Township. No revenue stamps. in Franklin Township. Revenue trustee of the Ruth M. Sasser Trust, stamps. Township. No revenue stamps. From Dennis K. McDowell and From Justin Jackson Mintz stamps $134. to Marion Kaye Sasser of Eustis, From Joann B. Cabe and Janice From Celia Larson of Murphy, wife Tammy S. McDowell, to James and wife Candice Mason Mintz, From Rita C. Salain of Decatur, Fla., property in Franklin Township. C. Moore, to T. Brue Ballinger and to RWR Ventures LLC, a North E. Winstead and wife Linda Welch to Stephen M. Lopp and wife Ga., to Deborah L. Salain of No revenue stamps. wife Roberta J. Ballinger, property Carolina limited liability company Winstead, property in Franklin Carla Lopp of Topton, property in Franklin, property in Macon County. From Catholic Relief Services, in Millshoal Township. Revenue of The Woodlands, Tex., property in Township. Revenue stamps $92. Nantahala Township. No revenue Revenue stamps $13. United States Conference of stamps $400. Cartoogechaye Township. Revenue From Haley Erin Bechet and stamps. Catholic Bishops, of Baltimore, From Joshua C. Young and wife stamps $200. husband Vincent Bechet of Palm From Candice Mason Mintz and Oct. 22 Md., to Eric William Henry and Whitney V. Young, to Christopher D. From David R. Lynn, to Myra Harbor, Fla., and Lisa Kristine Rose husband Justin Jackson Mintz, From Ann M. Sullivan, to Douglas wife Carol Faye Jackson-Henry of Seibert and Chastity M. Thomas, L. Moore, property in Cowee and husband Samuel Douglas Rose Teresa Lunsford Solesbee and J. Cannon and wife Kara M. Cannon Franklin, property in Cartoogechaye property in Ellijay Township. Township. No revenue stamps. of Tampa, Fla., to Debra D. Dame of husband Gary Solesbee and Robert of Highlands, property in Sugarfork Township. Revenue stamps $290. Revenue stamps $220. From The Highlands Community Sanford, Fla., property in Millshoal M. Lunsford, to Justin Jackson Mintz Township. Revenue stamps $290. From Jeffrey R. Runken and From Steven A. Leggio, sole heir Theatre Inc., a North Carolina Township. Revenue stamps $80. and wife Candice Mason Mintz From Robbie McCoy of Franklin, wife Michaelle C. Runken of of and executor of the estate of corporation, to Tri Real Estate From Marcetta Graham of of Topton, property in Nantahala to Shawn V. Albers and wife Franklin, to Frankco, LLC, a North Margaret Linda Leggio North Carolina LLC, a North Longwood, Fla., to Barry M. Graham Township. No revenue stamps. Elizabeth J. Albers of Franklin, Carolina limited liability company, of Highlands, to Kenton W. David Carolina limited liability company of Longwood, Fla., property in Flats From Henry H. Salzarulo and property in Franklin Township. of Asheville, property in Franklin and Linda W. David, trustees of the of Highlands, property in Highlands Township. No revenue stamps. wife Elizabeth Salzarulo, to Michael Revenue stamps $60. Township. Revenue stamps $336. David Family Trust, of Highlands, Township. Revenue stamps $900. From Cynthia Faye Powell of Christopher Reed and Carl Steven From William F. Talbott and From Judith Griffi n of Franklin, Franklin, to Benny Hampton and Bloom of Denver, Colo., property wife Linda L. Talbott of Franklin, to Ancil Streetman Stephens and wife Karen Hampton of Franklin, in Highlands Township. Revenue to Kathryn L. Ferguson of Cortez, wife Georgianna Smith Stephens KING CROSSWORD property in Franklin Township. stamps $1134. Fla., property in Franklin Township. of Franklin, property in Franklin ANSWERS 11.05.14 Revenue stamps $144. From Henry Carl Golden and wife Revenue stamps $230. Township. Revenue stamps $178. From Black Bear Construction Teresa Golden, to Tracy Riley and From Noretta D. Sheffi eld, to LLC, a North Carolina limited liability wife Laura L. Riley of St. Augustine, Oct. 23 Judith Griffi n, property in Ellijay company of Highlands, property in Fla., property in Cowee Township. From Justin C. Willis and wife Township. Revenue stamps $160. Highlands Township. No revenue Revenue stamps $28. Jessica Willis, to APAC-Atlantic, From Jeffrey M. Dungan and stamps. From Karen Taylor, Jane Grant, Inc., a Delaware corporation, Louis M. Nequette of Mountain From Deborah P. Neal of Topton, and Earl Sellers, as settlors property in Franklin Township. Brook, Ala., to Sara E. Dungan, to Jennifer Jeanne Kerr of Palm and trustees of the Ayana Yan Revenue stamps $240. LeAnn Nequette and Geni Walker Springs, Fla., property in Nantahala Intermediary Trust, to Estate of From Ollie Dryman through McKee of Asheville, property in Township. No revenue stamps. Joanne M. Parrott of Robinsville, her attorney-in-fact Michael Lee Highlands Township. Revenue From Deborah P. Neal of Topton, property in Macon County. No Dryman, to Christina P. Ballant stamps $620. to Christopher John Flaig of Vero revenue stamps. of Franklin, property in Ellijay Beach, Fla., property in Nantahala From Melba O. Egan, to James Township. Revenue stamps $330. Oct. 24 Township. No revenue stamps. C. Billak of Alpharetta, Ga., property From William Matthew From Carl B. McSween and wife From Larry E. Arnold and wife in Highlands Township. Revenue McCormick of North Redington Virginia M. McSween, to William Jacqueline W. Arnold of Kennesaw, stamps $280. Beach, Fla., to Lisa Beth McCormick Ricky Blaine and wife Thelma Ga., to Guillermo A. Crespo and From Michael Brown, trustee of Seminole, Fla., property in wife Vivian L. Crespo of Seminole, of the Anne H. Ranson Revocable Franklin Township. No revenue Fla., property in Cartoogechaye Trust, of Boynton Beach, Fla., to stamps. Township. Revenue stamps $268. Jeffrey L. Vidmar and wife Shelley From Lisa Beth McCormick of From Pamela A. Kuykendall and S. Vidmar of Highlands, property Seminole, Fla., to William Matthew husband Richard M. Kuykendall, in Highlands Township. Revenue McCormick of Redington Beach, Shirley N. Landgren and husband stamps $206. Fla., property in Franklin Township. Kenneth Landgren, Malcolm From Matthew Serletic and No revenue stamps. L. MacDougall and wife Elaine wife Mary H. Serletic and Bernard From Lisa Marie Riles of MacDougall, to Casey T. Smith of Serletic and wife Beverly Serletic Dawsonville, Ga., to Thomas Marietta, Ga., property in Highlands of Eatonton, Ga., to Donald J. James Riles of Franklin, property Township. Revenue stamps $440. Laird and wife Kay R. Laird of in Franklin Township. No revenue From Stuart Tabman and wife Niceville, Fla., property in Highlands stamps., Melody Tabman, individually and Township. Revenue stamps $300. From John L. Bolon and wife as co-trustees of the Stuart Tabman From Quitman M. Hand and wife Stacey L. Bolon of Ocala, Fla., to and Melody Tabman Trust, and Nick Dana Hand, to Quitman M. Hand Montagna Associates LP, a Nevada Novellino and wife Nancy Novellino and wife Dana Hand and Chadwick limited partnership, of Franklin, of Seminole, Fla., to Clinton S. Nall Major Hand and wife Karri Melinda property in Franklin Township. and Leigh Ann Nall of Alpharetta, Hand of Kershaw, S.C., property Revenue stamps $418. Ga., property in Nantahala in Cartoogechaye Township. No From Vincent Joseph Short Township. Revenue stamps $217. revenue stamps. and wife Jane A. Deshong Short From Edward O. Pearson of of Sterling, Va., to Angela Peeler Seneca, S.C., to Linda Pearson and Oct. 21 Mathis of Highlands, property in Top Terrain LLC, a Georgia limited From Charles J. Harkins II, to Sugarfork Township. Revenue liability company of Marietta, Ga., Glen C. Harkins of Ft. Pierce, Fla., stamps $560. property in Highlands Township. property in Sugarfork Township. From Helen E. Martin and Revenue stamps $1500. Revenue stamps $20. husband Thomas J. Whitaker, Mary From Steve McClure and wife From Gregory Scott Nesbitt Joyce Martin Orr, Grace O. Kimsey Norma McClure, to Gail Lewis Cagle and wife Cindee Nesbitt, Douglas Witcher and husband Therman D. of Sylva, property in Nantahala Michael Nesbitt and wife Elizabeth Witcher, Blaine Kimsey, Charles Township. No revenue stamps. Nesbitt, and Stephanie Nesbitt R. Grant and wife Debbie E. Grant, From Doris N. Mann individually Niedzwiecki and husband John Jack W. Grant, James W. Wilson and as trustee of the Doris Mann Niedzwiecki, to Glen C. Harkins and wife Dalphene C. Wilson, Living Trust Agreement of Dunedin, of Ft. Pierce, Fla., property in Charles C. Wilson and wife Phyllis Fla., to Bruce K. Myers and Sugarfork Township. Revenue A. Wilson, Lloyd L. Wilson and Kathleen M. Myers of Dunedin, stamps $20. wife Vernece A. Wilson, Vonnie property in Franklin Township. No From Mona Auld of Wilton Wilson Carpenter and husband revenue stamps. Manors, Fla., to Karen Alfi eri, trustee Lawrence B. Carpenter, Mary Lou From Richard H. Puckett and wife of the Mona L. Auld NC Property Wilson Farmer and husband Jerry Kay Durant Puckett of Highlands, to Revocable Trust Agreement, of R. Farmer, Bonnie B. Wilson Bates, Cecil L. Davis Jr. and wife Melissa Wilton Manors, Fla., property in Harry E. Wilson, Odell Clampitt Page 6 Section B — Wednesday, November 5, 2014— THE FRANKLIN PRESS Iotla Valley’s Got Talent

Linda Mathias/Press photos Iotla Valley Elementary School students showed off their singing, dancing and all other types of skills at a talent show last week. More than 50 acts performed during the show. Performers included (clockwise from top right) Jessica playing the violin; Trinity, Ryleigh and Lizbeth singing “Roar”; Lauren singing “10,000 Reasons”; a mem- ber of the Isaiah Stockton, Isaiah Willis and Jacob Bishop singing and karate band performing “Eye of the Tiger”; Maddie, Kaylee and Emma performing a jazz routine to “Smile Mona Lisa”; and Callie hula-hooping to “Timber”. Moving on to the next com- petition are the Isaiah, Isaiah and Jacob group; Kadence Wafford and Madison Lowe, who sang “Roar”; and Kaira Wafford, who sang “Jar of Hearts”.