Board Hears of Top Needs from Schools Tim Reaves Reporter@Thefranklinpress.Com

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Volume 132, Number 17 Friday, February 26, 2016 www.thefranklinpress.com Franklin, North Carolina 28734 $1.00 Board hears of top needs from schools Tim Reaves [email protected]

After a day of hearing capital outlay requests from the county’s 11 public schools, the Macon County Board of Education whittled a $9.38 million wish list down to a more realistic amount at its annual retreat on Tuesday. The school board expects to vote on a list of the most needed improvements at Monday’s regular meeting. The requests at the end of the day Tuesday stood at $1.16 million, but Macon County Schools Superintendent Chris Baldwin cautioned that the figure likely will change. “Those dollar amounts, some of those are just best-guess estimates,” he said. “They probably won’t be exactly what Press photo/Tim Reaves The Heritage Village sign on Porter Street blew over during strong winds sometime early Wednesday morning. we’re asking for.” The school board will forward the requests to county commissioners, who made plain their desire to increase capital outlay funding for the school system at a January meeting. High winds whip across Macon Baldwin said the exact amount of funding from the county is not clear, but he’s hopeful. Tim Reaves street from the flea market on “I think that the board’s goal is to address the needs of [email protected] Highlands Road, caused more our students,” he said. than half of the total outages Strong winds downed and forced Macon Middle System-wide trees and knocked out School and Mountain View power to thousands of peo- Intermediate School to close The school board decided to move forward with a tech- ple in Macon County on Wednesday, Leatherman said. nology request estimated at $518,060. That request includes Wednesday. As of Wednesday after- the replacement of 260 iPads, 338 desktops, 50 laptops, 10 A powerful low pressure noon, Macon County Macintosh computers and 47 projectors. system brought storms, heavy Emergency Service had The county gave MCS about $1.5 million in 2012 to rain, high winds, then snow to responded to 38 calls related replace aging technology, and commissioners expressed a top it all off. to the storm, ranging from desire to meet future needs incrementally instead of all at More than 4,000 people trees blocking roads and once, Baldwin said. lost power at the height of the power lines down to minor So the school board decided Tuesday to send the full list storm, Duke Energy District crashes and alarm systems to the county. Manager Lisa Leatherman going, said 911 communica- “Anything less than that would not be giving them the full said. About 390 Macon tions supervisor Todd Seagle. picture,” said school board member Stephanie McCall. County customers remained “It’s been spread out “The replacement of our technology is a priority,” said without power Thursday enough that one department school board Chairman Jim Breedlove. “It’s got to be.” morning, according to a Duke has not been overwhelmed,” The board also plans to request about $28,000 for a new outage map. he said. box truck and about $88,000 for a school activity bus with a Photo submitted One tree, which fell on a High winds toppled this billboard on US 441 in Otto. three-phase line across the See Weather on page 2A See Schools on page 2A Workshop’s goal: Plot bike paths in Franklin Tim Reaves involved in developing the Bike Walk [email protected] Franklin plan, said Town Planner Justin Setser. Tuesday night’s bike and pedes- “You’re getting people thinking trian plan workshop was all about about how they would go about their connections. daily business without driving,” he Participants sat down at tables in said. Tartan Hall to plot courses from Point Citizen input will help the town A to Point B without using a vehicle. know what kinds of connections are Organizers asked attendees to plan needed where, he added. routes that could accommodate dif- Workshop participants placed ferent scenarios – a child, a mother stickers on town maps that corre- with a stroller, an 80-year-old man sponded to places the commonly go. and more. They had to plot routes that includ- “If we make our communities safe ed bike lanes, sidewalks, pedestrian for 8-year-olds and 80-year olds … if walkways, greenways and other non- Press photo/Linda Mathias Candy and puppies are among the dogs transferred from the county’s facility to the no-kill shelter we design to meet those two popula- vehicular structures. at Appalachian Animal Rescue Center. Candy and her puppies are available for adoption. tions, the rest of us can take care of “I’m learning how very few ourselves,” said Kristy Carter, a trans- options we currently have to get by portation planner with Waynesville- bicycle to destinations that I want to based J.M. Teague Engineering, one use,” said attendee Craig Berry. “We New partnerships saving lives of pets of the consulting agencies working do have options, but they’re not in with the town. place.” Ryan Hanchett Section Administrator Jim Villiard may not seem like a huge number, She led the group through differ- Pam Forshee, a Bike Walk [email protected] updated the board of health on the it’s 11 animals that found perma- ent types of pedestrians and cyclists, Franklin steering committee member progress that the staff has made in nent homes and are no longer in a from the brave and adventurous to the agreed. The ongoing transforma- the months since animal control shelter.” cautious to those who walk and bike “I believe it’s going to be harder to tion of Macon County Animal was shifted from under control of Villiard added that the expand- purely out of necessity. adapt our roadways to accommodate Control into the Macon County the county manager to the control ing relationship with AARC has “People want to be able to walk bicyclists in a safe manner,” she said. Public Health Animal Services of the health department. been beneficial for both sides and bike more, but it doesn’t seem like “But for most bicyclists in general Department has led to improved “Recently we joined with as the groups continue to work the pieces are put together enough,” who have ridden in Macon County, outcomes for dozens of animals Appalachian Animal Rescue toward finding homes for lost, she said. “How do we make those we’re used to having very limited since the program was restruc- Center and held a Valentine’s Day surrendered and stray animals. connections so people can get where ability to ride on certain roads. I tured in October of last year adoption event, and I am happy to The animal services department the want to go?” don’t know if our expectations are according to public health offi- report that event was very success- recently transferred eight animals The purpose of the workshop was cials. ful,” Villiard said. “There were 11 to get the community more directly See Bikes on page 2A On Tuesday, Public Health animals adopted, and while that See Pets on page 7A

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continued from 1A Nantahala School a $750,000 multi-use facility. But the school board accept- DIRECTORY handicapped lift. Nantahala School ed his $40,000 request to Baldwin said the activity Principal James Bryan asked tear up the exterior basket- bus would go to Highlands HOURS & LOCATION the school board for funding ball court and replace it with School, and Highlands to expand concessions in the a practice football field. 40 Depot Street in Franklin School would send its bus to gymnasium lobby at a cost of Maslin said large cracks Open Monday through Friday Franklin High School. about $23,500, but the school are forming in the blacktop, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday’s preliminary board didn’t move forward and kids could get hurt. request also would ask the “That whole court is CONTACTING US with his request. county for around $114,000 The board will con- starting to get treacherous,” By telephone: for furniture and equipment sider $4,000 to fund exte- Breedlove said. 828.524.2010 to serve all the schools on rior speakers at Nantahala, The school also asked to By fax: 828.524.8821 the basis of average daily as well as at Iotla Valley receive funding for a speaker By mail: P.O. Box 350 membership. Elementary School. system in the gym. Franklin, NC 28744 The board also looked Franklin High School at improving the school’s Mountain View Press photo/Tim Reaves By email: fire suppression system, but Franklin High School Principal Barry Woody, right, speaks Rachel Hoskins, Publisher Principal Barry Woody passed on a $150,000 sewage Intermediate while Mountain View Intermediate School Principal [email protected] made numerous requests to treatment plant. Mark Sutton listens during the Macon County Board of the board, including $3 mil- MVI Principal Mark Education’s annual planning retreat on Tuesday. or visit our website at: lion for an auxiliary gym, Sutton made a request for Macon Early College rubber safety mulch for a www.thefranklinpress.com $1.6 million in renovations to from accidentally walking Parks asked for $3,000 the Fine Arts Center and $1.5 new distributed playground into an area where they could for an outdoor basketball The building that hous- million to fix drainage issues that will be installed at the get hurt. court, but Bell said the final The Franklin Press es Macon Early College is at the football field. school. The board did not move cost would be much higher. encourages readers county-owned, but school “I’m going to be honest,” Cartoogechaye Elementary forward this year with Bell’s The board did not move for- to submit items of board members said they will Woody said. “It’s time for School and East Franklin $5,000 request for traffic ward with that request. community interest to the ask the county to look into Elementary School made newspaper for publication. y’all to start looking at a new speed bumps. settling issues at the school. similar requests. There is no charge for high school.” Principal Todd Gibbs Baldwin asked the board Cartoogechaye running items involving The board chose to move asked the school board to to consider $6,500 for all East Franklin community activities or forward with some of the Elementary fund a school sign. three schools and asking announcements such as more immediate and mod- Elementary est requests – like $58,500 “We feel that it was their PTOs to chip in. Principal Josh Lynch weddings and births. just left off because it was The board pushed ahead was absent from the retreat Items should be to resurface the track, more security cameras and speak- a county-built building that with Principal Shirley Parks’ because of the recent birth of submitted as far in was built in a rather hasty South Macon request for mulch at the a child, but he listed another advance of the event’s ers in gym. “The board is aware of an manner,” he said. “But we’re Elementary school’s playgrounds and request for playground mulch, date or the date of proud of our building, and improvements to the fire sup- which the board decided to requested publication. extensive need for renovation we’re proud of who’s in it.” Principal Tolly Bowles pression system. keep in their working list. The newspaper attempts and construction at Franklin The board declined to brought up many needs for to run all items as closely High School,” Baldwin said. fund the sign this year. the school, including repairs to the requested date(s) as “We have to weigh, and the to floor tiles, repainting of possible. They appear in county commissioners have the doors and a covered the newspaper in a space- to weigh, whether it’s advan- Union Academy walkway for parent pick-up available basis. tageous to renovate the cur- and drop-off. Principal Diane Cotton rent site … or to build a new “Those are just items that asked for $25,000 to enclose facility.” through use and age need to a walkway to the school’s ADVERTISING be addressed,” he said. computer lab, but the request The building has rusty Highlands School did not move forward. The For information on gutters and a leaky roof in school should see some placing classifi ed ads, see The biggest expense at the library, he said. money for resurfacing its bus the front page of today’s Highlands School, and one Baldwin and MCS area. classifi ed section. that the county is already Human Resources Director Union Academy ben- Display ads and inserts addressing, is the roof, which Terry Bell indicated they efitted from a $2.9 million can be ordered by contacting has had issues with leaking may organize a paint crew Qualified Zone Academy our sales department at and condensation since it was to take care of the doors at 828.524.2010. Bond renovation last year. finished in 2005. SMES and other schools this The number in the school summer. DEADLINES board’s funding spreadsheet Macon Middle School was $209,105 on Tuesday, Ads & Inserts which should be the maxi- Principal Scot Maslin Iotla Valley 4:00 p.m. Friday mum amount, Baldwin said. made several renovation and Elementary for Wednesday’s paper “We’ll leave it in the bud- repair requests, from loose 8:30 a.m. Wednesday get at that figure,” he said. tiles to potholes in the park- The school board agreed for Friday’s paper Principal Brian Jetter ing lots to windows rusting with Iotla Valley Elementary asked for $30,000 for stage through. School Principal Michelle Classifi ed Liner Ads lighting in the gym, but he “The main thing is those Bell, who said she needs a 12:00 noon Monday said that project is way down renovations, Lord have mercy, fence to protect her excep- for Wednesday’s paper on the list compared to the that needs to be done,” he tional children from the near- by parking lot. The request 12:00 noon Wednesday roof. said. “I’d much rather have the was for $2,260. for Friday’s paper As with the high school, roof dry than the stage lit at the board passed on Maslin’s Bell and Baldwin said the this point,” he said. most expensive requests, like fence would keep children SUBSCRIPTIONS The newspaper is Weather: Gusts took down trees delivered to homes via U.S. Mail on Wednesday and continued from 1A Manny Carrion, owner of just knocked them over.” Friday. Subscriptions within Carrion Tree Service, said The top gust measured Macon County are $30 for The Heritage Village sign his company fielded about in Franklin was 29 mph, one year. Subscriptions on Porter Street blew over 15 calls on Wednesday, according to data collect- outside Macon County are sometime early Wednesday mostly for trees that had ed by Preston Jacobsen of $50 annually. morning. People stopped fallen in yards or on garages. Local Yokel Weather. To start your subscription, and took pictures through- Carrion said many of the Winds were 40-50 mph call 828.524.2010. We’ll out the day. downed trees were pines or or more just a few thousand begin delivery immediately That sign was noncon- Leyland cypress with weak feet higher in elevation, he and bill you for your forming, per a 2004 sign or shallow root systems. The said. subscription. ordinance. Franklin Town other trees were weakened The weekend forecast Periodicals postage Planner Justin Setser said by disease or decay and were was looking better, with paid to Franklin, NC and the sign can go back up if it’s bound to fall eventually. sunny skies and highs in additional entry points. salvageable, but if not, the “It’s been a very saturat- the mid-40s on Friday to businesses will have to erect ed February,” Carrion said. up almost 60 on Sunday, PHOTOGRAPHS a new sign that conforms to “There was enough rot and according to the National the ordinance. decay that finally the wind Weather Service. Photographs can be submitted for publication to the newspaper. Color Bikes: Residents have a say in planning and black and white photos continued from 1A are accepted only in their he liked the format. out an online survey about original form. We do not “I think it was a great the plan, which can be found when it comes to being able accept photos from desktop idea to have people work on at visit bikewalkfranklin. to get bicycle lanes and printers or printed pages. the maps,” he said. “Just lis- wordpress.com. designated bike routes for tening to a lecture, you forget cyclists, but the fact that ACCURACY POLICY 80 percent of it. We actually we’ve got this committee is got to work with people who The Franklin Press strives a step forward in the right knew what they were doing.” to produce error-free news direction.” About 50 people reporting. When mistakes With their maps spread came to the workshop. occur, it is our policy to out and routes plotted, most Town Alderman Brandon correct them as soon as participants agreed that McMahan, said he had hoped they are identifi ed. the Little Tennessee River for a larger turnout, but he Corrections appear on Greenway works well, as do was glad to see the level of the front page or at the top sidewalks, but the sidewalks involvement from those who of this column. aren’t connected everywhere, participated. To request a correction, and many places need better “Everything has to contact 828.524.2010. crosswalks. start somewhere,” he said. In the event of errors in Several problem areas “Everyone who showed up advertisements, the Franklin came up, including Wayah from the community had a Press will be responsible Street in front of the Senior chance to get involved with only for the space occupied Center and parts of Frog that creative process, just so by the actual error. The Town. they can see for themselves publisher assumes no “There were quite a few the kind of situations they fi nancial responsibility for places that needed work,” might encounter and the omissions. said Ann Blake, a mem- places where things might be ber of a local walking club needed.” called Macon County Silver BACK ISSUES The workshop was part Striders. The Franklin Press of a $36,000 grant from the Her husband, Jack, said maintains copies of back North Carolina Department pedestrians are afraid of issues for sale for up to one of Transportation. Setser said crossing Town Bridge. year if available. the consulting team is plan- “It is dangerous,” he said. To review articles ning other events, including “If they just put down some published beyond one community bike and walk better paint it would help.” year, bound copies of the events. But he was pleased to newspaper are available at Setser asked anyone bring his concern to town the Franklin Press offi ce. interested in the plan to fill officials at the meeting. And THE FRANKLIN PRESS – Friday, February 26, 2016 – Section A Page 3 Meridian buys Jackson County Psychological Meridian Behavioral Health Services has acquired Jackson County Psychological Services. Once consolidated, the new company will be one of the largest providers of behavioral health services in the region, offering comprehensive mental health and substance abuse services in 12 counties, employing more than 225 and serving more than 6,000 individuals annually, according to a statement released by Meridian. Meridian said will employ all staff of Jackson County Psychological Services (JCPS) by March 1. Current service recipients of both organizations will experience very little change, Meridian said in the statement. “JCPS has worked extremely hard over the course of the last 10 years to develop relationships with schools, DSS, juvenile justice, pediatricians’ offices and other community stakeholders and has earned a reputation in the region as the premier provider of child and family services,” said Joe Ferrara, Meridian’s CEO.

Photo/Jason Farmer Fire destroyed this house near the Jackson-Macon county line on Sunday morning. Authorities believe the victim to be 64-year-old Larry Holland but are waiting for autopsy results to be certain. Man killed in Pumpkintown blaze Quintin Ellison Holland’s dog was found at the scene Firefighters worked for about an The Sylva Herald with ember burns in the fur on his back. hour to control the blaze. Afterwards, A neighbor told the firemen that if the they found the body in the central por- One man is dead following a house dog was there, Holland would have tion of the two-bedroom house and fire Sunday morning in the Pumpkintown been, too, Savannah Fire Chief Darrell called in the sheriff’s office. The N.C. community about a mile off Chestnut Woodard said. The firemen fed the ani- State Bureau of Investigation also was Cove Road at 539 Enchanted Forest mal. Jackson County Animal Control summoned. Drive, near the Jackson-Macon line. collected him for safekeeping the next Savannah Fire Department Authorities believe the victim is day. received assistance from Qualla, Sylva, Larry Holland, 64, but are waiting The fire was raging by the time it Cullowhee and Mountain Valley from on autopsy results to be certain. “The was spotted and 911 dispatch called. Macon County; in addition to the investigation into the fire is continuing, The fire chief said his crew arrived at two law enforcement agencies, Harris but foul play is not suspected,” Major the scene at 6:40 a.m. “The entire house Regional Hospital and the Jackson Shannon Queen, of the Jackson County was on fire,” he said. “When I got there, County Fire Marshal’s Office were on Sheriff’s Office, said Monday. the roof was down and everything.” the scene. Sheriffs cover several topics in meeting with US attorney

Ryan Hanchett cussion at the EBCI Law Enforcement Center [email protected] in Cherokee provided a rare opportunity for the sheriffs to make their points in person. Despite all of the technological advances “I personally want to thank U.S. Attorney made over the past several decades, there is Rose for taking the time to come out to the still no substitute for face-to-face interaction. far west to discuss topics that are impor- The sheriffs from each of the seven west- tant to law enforcement officials in the ernmost counties of North Carolina were mountains,” Macon County Sheriff Robert reminded of that fact this week when they sat Holland said. “Our office has always had a down with U.S. Attorney Jill Westmoreland good working relationship with our coun- Rose to discuss issues in the region. terparts on the state and federal levels, and “As the district’s chief federal law those relationships are becoming more and enforcement officer and a representative of more important every day.” the Justice The Macon County Sheriff’s Office has Department, it is important to reach out played a keyrole in two recent federal cases. to our local police departments and sheriffs’ A MCSO investigation into suspected offices to discuss some of the law enforce- illegal activities at Mountain Top Coins, ment issues they are currently facing,” said Guns and Ammo in Franklin led to the U.S. Attorney Rose. “Local law enforcement conviction of business owner Phillip Nelson agencies know and understand the unique Elliott, who was sentenced to 30 months needs of their communities, and their input in federal prison for weapons violations on ensures that we are effectively deploying Feb. 5. federal resources to maximize the positive The sheriff’s office was also an assist- impact on the lives of the people in those ing agency in the investigation into alleged communities.” embezzlement at the Macon County Board The group of sheriffs covered several of Elections Office in 2014. Former board talking points, from law enforcement training of elections director Kim Bishop pleaded to the impact of drug crimes in rural commu- guilty in federal court to one felony count of nities. Because Rose’s office is in Charlotte converting to own use property of another on with a satellite facility in Asheville, the dis- Feb. 1 and is currently awaiting sentencing. Changes to primary will mean two ballots for some NC voters in 2016 Tim Reaves said. Those ballots, and the ballots voters [email protected] will see in the March 15 primary, include the U.S. House district primary between The North Carolina primary just got a Democrats Tom Hill and Rick Bryson. whole lot more confusing, but state and local Republican incumbent Mark Meadows does elections officials are advising citizens to not have a primary challenger. carry on as usual. There will be a separate ballot for the The U.S. Supreme Court declined to stay 11th U.S. House District Democrat primary a lower court decision that forced the North on June 7, George said. Carolina General Assembly to redraw its The North Carolina Board of Elections U.S. House districts. encouraged citizens to vote in both prima- Now the state will have two primaries – ries. one on March 15 and one on June 7. “Every N.C. voter should be confident Macon County remains entirely in the their voice will be heard in all primary con- 11th U.S. District, but the extra primary has tests,” N.C. BOE Executive Director Kim raised questions about whether votes will Strach said in an emailed statement. “In each count. election, voters should mark their preference “The information we’ve got is just to pro- in all contests – including candidates for ceed with the primary as we’re doing, and U.S. House appearing on ballots in March. they will instruct us how to handle it,” said Vote the whole ballot and let us worry about Macon County Board of Elections Director what will count.” Debbie George. For voting information and sample bal- As of Monday, her office has mailed 211 lots, visit www.maconnc.org/board-of-elec- absentee ballots and received 22 back, she tions.html. Page 4 Section A — Friday, February 26, 2016— THE FRANKLIN PRESS Opinion Connect NC right for Macon, region

It’s been said that all politics is local. That also applies to the Connect NC bond package that voters will find on the March 15 primary ballot. As voters scroll to the end of the ballot on election day, they will find a for/against vote on “Connect NC Public Improvement Bond.” For many the question will be “what’s in it for me?” or “what’s in it for Macon County?” It’s a fair question. More than half of the bond package’s $2 billion would go to new construction for the UNC college system and state’s community colleges. Seventy-six counties, small towns and cities stand to benefit. The two institutes of higher learning that most impact Macon County – Southwestern Community College and Western Carolina University – stand to benefit more than most. Southwestern Community College would get $7,17 million, allocated for construction and renovation projects. Among the projects under consideration at SCC if the bond passes are a new health sciences building, a new maintenance building and a new facility to host Holt Library in Oaks Hall on the Jackson County campus, as well as a new burn building and a new driver training Guest opinion range to be built in Macon County. Renovations to the SCC Swain Center are also being considered. The $110 million to build a Science & STEM build- WCU, SCC make case for Connect NC ing at WCU is the largest amount for any single project David Belcher and Don Tomas demands of a 21st-century workforce. projects across North Carolina. at any University in the state. With this historic investment in our Think about the local economic Along with WCU and SCC, Tri-County Community As you head to your polling places community colleges, every county and impact that would result from the injec- for the North Carolina primary election College in Cherokee County would receive $4.51 mil- area of North Carolina would directly tion of $117.17 million here in Jackson, Tuesday, March 15, an issue of major and indirectly benefit from the passage Macon, Swain and surrounding counties lion. Haywood Community College would receive $2.83 importance for the future of Western of the bond. and the Qualla Boundary from bond million. Carolina University and Southwestern Locally, $7.17 million would go to funding for WCU and SCC alone. Also of local interest is about $310 million for water Community College will be on the SCC to assist with a variety of proj- This bond package has strong bipar- and sewer improvements in small towns and urban cen- ballot alongside nominees for the U.S. ects called for by the college’s recently tisan support from both sides of the ters across the state. presidency and other elected offices. approved master plan, including repair, legislative aisle, and passage of the Elsewhere on this page you will find a guest opinion You also will have the opportunity renovation and new construction of bond will not require any additional tax column written by SCC President Don Tomas and WCU to approve $117.17 million in funding facilities for students and professionals burden for North Carolinians. Because for your local institutions of higher in the health sciences, STEM programs, of historically low interest rates and the Chancellor David Belcher. Not surprisingly, they are education through a statewide $2 billion public safety and workforce innovation. strongly in favor of Connect NC. retirement of existing debt, issuance of bond package that would finance major Sixty-seven percent of the buildings on new bonds will not increase the total Does their support reflect some self-interest? You bet projects for the University of North SCC’s Jackson campus were built more tax-supported debt in the state beyond it does. Tomas and Belcher are asking voters to provide Carolina system, community colleges, than 30 years ago, and enrollment has what it is today. funding to improve their schools, and to enhance the state parks, agriculture, the National grown by nearly 58 percent since 1987. For years, we have heard the lament education they provide. Guard, and water and sewer infrastruc- Here in Western North Carolina as that WNC never gets its “fair share” ture. Who ultimately stands to gain the most from the well as across the state, the bulk of from Raleigh or Washington. In the case Of that $2 billion total, $980 million capital investments the state wants to make in SCC and higher education projects that would of this bond referendum, WCU has the is designated for the 17 institutions of be funded by issuance of the bonds are single largest project among the many WCU? the UNC system for new construction related to helping public universities that would be funded, and SCC would That would be the young people of Macon County and renovation projects that would pro- and colleges meet ever-growing work- receive the largest amount of funding and Western North Carolina, the people who will help vide state-of-the-art science, technology, force demands in health care, high-tech among all the region’s community col- shape the future of the region. engineering and math (STEM) facilities manufacturing and natural products So on Tuesday, March 15, don’t ignore the bottom of on campuses across North Carolina. We development. Each of these fields repre- leges – and one of the largest for com- believe that these investments are neces- sents significant economic development munity colleges statewide. the ballot. Your vote in favor of Connect NC is a vote for We hope that, come March 15, a brighter future for Macon County. sary to ensure that North Carolina can growth potential for the region and the compete for the best jobs of the future. state. you will vote “yes” in this bond refer- Approval of the bond package would That growth, however, depends on endum. A vote “yes” is a vote for the mean $110 million for replacement the ability of colleges and universities good of the students of Southwestern of WCU’s obsolete Natural Sciences to produce the graduates demanded by Community College and Western Building, which was built in the 1970s the region and state. To do so, com- Carolina University. After all, the com- and is as threadbare as the bell-bottoms munity colleges and universities alike munity’s students are SCC’s students, and many SCC students become WCU’s Established in 1886 some of us wore then. But the build- must increase capacity in courses such ing is more than merely out of fashion as chemistry and biology that are foun- students. The bond package is a wise and outdated; it impedes the process of dational to STEM programs. investment that would pay dividends for Our Mission Statement teaching and learning science in the 21st In addition, passage of the bond years to come for our students, our com- The Franklin Press is published with pride for the people century. would have an incredible and immedi- munities and our region. of Macon County by Community Newspapers, Inc., For our community colleges, pas- ate impact on the economy of local Athens, Georgia. sage of the bond issue would generate communities as construction crews get David Belcher is chancellor of Tom Wood Chairman We believe more than $350 million in new con- to work on the repair, renovation and Western Carolina University. 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For more informa- • The Macon County Beekeepers Association will Community Building, 869 North Fourth St. in Highlands. tion, go to http://gemcityforum.org/wpblog/. meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Mar. 3 at the Agricultural The program, Highlands Workshop on Non-native Invasives Extension Office on Thomas Heights Road in Franklin. and their Control, will highlight the ecological effects of • A Democratic precinct meeting for North Franklin The public is invited. non-native invasive plants, methods for the management of will be held at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Mar. 1 at the Franklin invasives and native plant alternatives for landscapes. There Town Hall. is no charge for the morning session, and all landscape pro- Arts & Entertainment fessionals are encouraged to attend. • A Democratic precinct meeting for South Franklin • Mountain Voices Community Chorus will practice will be held at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Mar. 1 at the Macon • The Nantahala Hiking Club will take a moderate County Public Library. 6-mile hike, with an elevation change of 520 feet, to Martin from 6-7:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 29 at First Baptist Creek Falls on the Bartram Trail from Warwoman Dell Church, 69 Iotla St., Franklin. New singers are welcome. • A Democratic precinct meeting for Cartoogechaye near Clayton, Georgia, passing a couple of waterfalls and For more information, call 828-524-3644. will be held at 7 p.m. at Cartoogechaye interesting formations in the creek bed. Meet at 9 a.m. at Tuesday, Mar. 1 • NC Cooperative Extension will hold a class on Volunteer Fire Department. the Smoky Mountain Visitors Center in Otto on Saturday, Feb. 27 to drive 35 miles round trip. To make reservations, “Growing Shiitake Mushrooms”. The class will be call leader Mary Stone at 828-369-7352. Visitors are wel- Thursday, March 3, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Macon • The March meeting of the Western North Carolina come, but no dogs, please. County Environmental Resource Center. Pre-registration is Woodturners Club, Inc. will be at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Mar. required. There is a $10 materials fee due at registration. 1 at the Alternative School on Skyland Drive in Sylva. • The Macon County Public Library will screen a new For more information, call 828-349-2046. Guests should drive to the back of the school to the wood- moving starring Chris Pine and Elizabeth Banks at 2 p.m. working shop. Visitors are always welcome. The club meets and 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Mar. 2 in the meeting room. • Chief Justice Mark Martin of the North Carolina in Sylva the first Tuesday of every month. While settling his recently deceased father’s estate, a sales- Supreme Court will be the guest speaker at the Jackson man discovers he has a sister whom he never knew about, County Republican Convention on Friday, Mar. 4, at the • The Friends of the Scottish Tartans Museum will meet leading both siblings to re-examine their perceptions about Jackson County Senior Center in Sylva. Registration for the at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 2. Anyone interested in family and life choices. Rated PG-13 for language, some convention will open at 5 p.m. The precinct meetings begin helping the education programs of the Scottish Tartans drug use and brief sexuality. at 5:30, and the convention starts at 6:30 p.m. A buffet dinner will be served, and reservations are requested by Feb. 29. For more information, call Jackson County Republican Mainspring awarded reaccreditation Chair Ralph Slaughter at 828-743-6491. • A reception with local photographer Rosemary Mainspring Conservation Trust has Southerland will be held at the Macon County Public achieved reaccreditation – a mark of Library from 2:30-4:30 p.m. on . honor in land conservation. The Land Saturday, Mar. 5 Trust Accreditation Commission award- • The Autism Society of North Carolina will present a ed reaccreditation, signifying its contin- workshop titled “Creative ways to teach social thinking and ued confidence that Mainspring lands social skills” at the Macon County Public Library from 10 will be protected forever. a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Mar. 5. Parents, teachers and Accredited land trusts across the interested community members are encouraged to attend. country have permanently conserved The cost of the class is $10, but there are scholarships more than 15 million acres of farms, available for those who qualify. For more information, call forests and natural areas that are vital to Kathleen Dolbee at 828-713-0033. healthy, vibrant communities. “Accreditation demonstrates Mainspring’s commitment to permanent land conservation in the Southern Blue Ridge,” said Sharon Taylor, executive director. “We’re a stronger organization because of our participation in the demanding accreditation program and this strength helps make Western North Carolina an even better place for us and Submitted photo our children.” Since 1997, Mainspring Conservation Trust (formerly Land Trust for the Since 1997, Mainspring (formerly Little Tennessee) has conserved more than 25,000 acres. the Land Trust for the Little Tennessee) has conserved more than 25,000 acres accreditation, helping to maintain the ments and undergo a comprehensive of land and hundreds of miles of riv- public’s trust in their work. review as part of its accreditation appli- erbanks. Its flagship project includes “It is exciting to recognize cation. The process is rigorous and the North Carolina Needmore Game Mainspring with this continued dis- strengthens land trusts with systems Lands. The non-profit is also known for tinction,” said Tammara Van Ryn, that help landowners and communities their cultural heritage impact and youth executive director of the commission. achieve their goals. More information educational programs, including Kids in “Together, accredited land trusts stand about land trust accreditation can be the Creek. united behind strong national standards found at www.landtrustaccreditation. Mainspring was first accredited in ensuring the places people love will be org. 2010 and is among 37 land trusts across conserved forever. In all, over 75 per- The commission is an independent the United States to achieve accredita- cent of private lands conserved by land program of the Land Trust Alliance, a tion or to have accreditation renewed in trusts are now held by an accredited national land conservation organization February. Mainspring joins the 342 land land trust.” working to save the places people need trusts that demonstrate their commit- Each accredited land trusts must and love by strengthening land conser- ment to professional excellence through meet extensive documentation require- vation across America. Airport authority gets first look at budget Ryan Hanchett submit their proposed yearly [email protected] budget to county manager Derek Roland by April 15. The Macon County County funds are used Airport Authority took an to cover operations at the in-depth look at the needs of airport. Many of the capital the facility while discussing projects, such as the runway the upcoming 2016-17 budget widening in 2015 and the on Tuesday night. upcoming taxiway resur- Board member Pete facing, are funded via state Haithcock noted that the pro- and federal grant money. posed airport budget is exact- Those grants may or may ly the same as last year with Press photo/Ryan Hanchett not require a county match The Macon County Airport Authority began looking at one exception. The authority depending on the project and needs associated with the 2016-17 budget on Tuesday. plans to ask the county for its necessity as part of the $9,000 to be added to the ting in touch with county bank restoration project federally mandated Airport building maintenance bud- commissioner Jim Tate to get along the small stream that Layout Plan (ALP). get. an estimate on what it would runs in front of the airport The current budget line cost to redo the landscap- and crosses under the drive- item for building mainte- ing with plants that required way. nance is $5,000. The author- as little maintenance as pos- That project, if it comes ity proposed upping that sible. to fruition, would not be amount to $14,000 next year. Tate owns a landscaping funded out of airport build- “We recently had a heat- business in Highlands and ing maintenance since the ing unit go out that had to be serves as the authority’s liai- stream runs through a county replaced at a cost of $3,000,” son to the county. property and the work would Haithcock said. “That one “The terminal building be done by a county agency. expense took most of our and the facility here is so The total proposed air- maintenance budget for the nice, it’s a shame to have port budget is $56,000. The entire year. With three air people drive up and see a authority asked for $56,000 conditioning units and anoth- bunch of planters with dead in 2015, but was ultimately er heat pump that are the plants in them and walkways allotted $47,000. same age as the one that quit, with weeds growing over Aside from the increase to we have to be prepared if one the edges,” board member the maintenance budget, the or more of those go out.” Richard Rhodes said. “We largest expenditure at the air- Also included in the need to make sure that the port in the coming fiscal year maintenance increase is maintenance is kept up or is expected to be electricity money to potentially fix small problems can turn into with a line item allotment of the landscaping in front of big problems quickly.” $10,500. Insurance ($7,000), the building that has gone Gregory added that he audit services ($6,100) and neglected for several months. had spoken with represen- legal fees ($5,000) are the Airport authority chair Miles tatives from Macon County next largest expenditures in Gregory tasked board mem- Soil and Water Conservation the proposed budget. ber Gary Schmitt with get- about possibly doing a stream County departments must Page 6 Section A — Friday, February 26, 2016— THE FRANKLIN PRESS Arrest Record Following is a list of ule II controlled substance, Feb. 19 $1,000 secured bond; Deputy of assault on a female, one Johnson, 25, of Franklin, arrests made and/or filed one felony count of posses- Michael Shannon Gibson, Kimberly Osborne. misdemeanor count of child was charged with one felony by the Franklin Police sion of controlled substance 36, of Franklin, was charged Keith Andrew Basty, 27, support; no bond; Officer count of possession of meth- Department and the Macon on prison premises, and with one misdemeanor count of Franklin, was charged Jonathan Bean. amphetamine, one misde- County Sheriff’s Office one felony count of larceny of assault on a female, no wit one misdemeanor count Chastity Marie Wike, meanor count of possession between Feb. 15 and Feb. 21, from a person; and one mis- bond; Deputy Matthew of drug violations; $1,000 33, of Franklin, was charged of marijuana and one misde- 2016. The list contains the demeanor count of assault Breedlove. secured bond; Deputy with one misdemeanor count meanor count of drug viola- person’s name, age, address, and battery; $7,500 secured Dustin Jake Cabe, 29, of Matthew Breedlove. of simple physical assault; tions; $3,000 secured bond; date of arrest, what the bond; Officer Laurie Beegle. Franklin, was charged with one misdemeanor count of Deputy Matthew Breedlove. charges were, and amount of two felony counts of break- Feb. 20 possession of marijuana; Peter Mario Colaianni, bond, if any. Feb. 17 ing coin machine, two mis- Brian Charles Connallon, $2,000 secured bond; Officer 57, of Franklin, was charged Ryan Marcus Sharrett, demeanor counts of larceny, 31, of Franklin, was charged Justin Norman. with one misdemeanor count Feb. 15 31, of Franklin, was charged and two misdemeanor counts with three felony counts of Charles Daniel Medlock, of larceny and one misde- Seanna Winifred with one misdemeanor count of possession stolen goods; identity theft, three felony 20, of Franklin, was charged meanor count of injury to Randolph, 32, of Sylva, was of failure to pay child sup- two misdemeanor counts counts of obtaining prop- with one misdemeanor count real property; $2,000 unse- charged with one misde- port; $12,549 bond; Deputy of injury to personal property by false pretense, and of possession of schedule II, cured bond; Deputy Mike meanor count of being intox- William Stamey. erty and 23 additional counts one misdemeanor count of one misdemeanor count of Langley Sr. icated and disruptive; $500 out of the county; $30,000 possession of stolen goods; possession of schedule IV, Eugene Edward Lamb, unsecured bond. Officer Feb. 18 secured bond; Deputy Mike $2,000 secured bond; Deputy one misdemeanor count of 49, of Franklin, was charged Matt Pellicer. Keith Andrew Basty, 27, Langley Sr. Mike Langley Sr. possession of schedule VI, with one misdemeanor count of Franklin, was charged with Brodie Lee Hamilton, Danny Lee Thomas Jr., and one misdemeanor count of no operators license, one Feb. 16 one felony count of larceny, 30, of Franklin, was charged 24, of Franklin, was charged of possession of drug para- misdemeanor count of elud- Tyler Elden Deats, 20, of one felony count of posses- with one misdemeanor count with one misdemeanor count phernalia; $1,000 secured ing arrest and one misde- Franklin, was charged with sion of stolen goods, and two of failure to appear; one mis- of assault on a female, $2,000 bond; Officer Matt Pellicer. meanor count of failure one misdemeanor count of felony counts of obtaining demeanor count of failure to secured bond; Deputy Blake to heed blue light; $5,000 failure to pay child support; property by false pretense, appear; $750 secured bond; Buchanan. Feb. 21 secured bond; Officer Elija $561 bond; Deputy Mike one felony count of posses- Deputy Mike Langley Sr. Daniel Edward William Kyle Zachary-Shaye Kirkland. Langley Sr. sion of firearm by felon, Chandler Reed Stanley, Stanfield, 22, of Franklin, Jeffrey Michael Jones, one misdemeanor count of 21, of Franklin, was charged was charged with two mis- 34, of Franklin, was charged resisting public officer, and with one misdemeanor count demeanor counts of break- with one misdemeanor count two misdemeanor counts of breaking coin machine, ing coin machine, two mis- of larceny, and one felony of injury to personal prop- one misdemeanor count of demeanor counts of larceny, count of fraud, obtaining erty; $35,000 secured bond; larceny, and one misdemean- and two misdemeanor counts property by false pretense; Deputy Kenneth Adams. or count of possession of sto- of possession of stolen goods; $2,500 secured bond; Deputy Presley Nicole Cochran, len goods, one misdemeanor $5,000 secured bond, Deputy Mike Langley Sr. 22, of Franklin, was charged count of injury to personal Mike Langley Sr. Michael Lee Cooper, 52, with one misdemeanor count property, and eight counts Joshua Lawrence Burr, of Clarksville, Georgia., was of simple possession of out of the county; $20,000 34, of Franklin, was charged charged with one misde- schedule II controlled sub- secured bond; Deputy Mike with one misdemeanor count meanor count of possession stance, one misdemeanor Langley Sr. of DV protection order viola- schedule II, possession drug count of probation violations; Martin Allen Brink, 44, tion, one misdemeanor count paraphernalia, and FTA fugi- $2,000 secured bond; Deputy of Otto, was charged with of resisting public officer; no tive warrant; driving while William Stamey. two misdemeanor counts bond; Deputy Mike Langley license revoked, and litter- Joseph Allen Cook, 27, of of communicating threats; Sr. ing; $53,000 secured bond; Franklin, was charged with no bond; Deputy Jonathan Luis Marcelo Huayamave, Officer Jonathan Bean. one misdemeanor count of Phillips. 40, of Franklin, was charged Christina Melissa Ann simple assault; $750 secured Nina Marie Junaluska, with one misdemeanor count Phillips, 25, of Franklin, bond; Deputy Kimberly 32, of Franklin, was charged of simple assault, one misde- was charged with one felony Osborne. with one misdemeanor count meanor count of child abuse, count of possession of sched- of FTA Release order (DWI); and one misdemeanor count Crime Report Following is a list of tense. Someone used a credit ing, aluminum walk boards, cal assault and possession of incidents investigated by the card fraudulently. Value braces for scaffolding, lock- marijuana at a residence in Franklin Police Department $356.56. ing coaster wheels and cash at Franklin. and the Macon County Officer Justin Norman a business in Franklin valued Officer Timothy Lynn Sheriff’s Office between Feb. investigated a report of break- at $800 total. investigated a report of break- 15 and Feb. 21, 2016. The list ing and entering and criminal ing and entering motor vehi- contains the date of the inci- damage to property. Someone Feb. 18 cle and larceny from motor dent, the name of the inves- damaged a chain link fence Deputy William Stamey vehicle at a convenience tigating officer, the type of and a fiber optic connection. investigated a report of break- store in Franklin. Someone incident and its location. Value $660. ing and entering and larceny removed military ammo Officer Laurie Beegle at a residence in Franklin. can with tools, flashlight, Feb. 15 investigated a report of break- Someone removed a pistol Bluetooth speaker, car phone Officer Laurie Beegle ing and entering, and injury to and a purse. Value not indi- chargers, Bowie knives, DC’s investigated a report of break- personal property. Someone cated. and camo gloves valued at ing and entering and larceny damaged a Pepsi-Cola vend- $404 total. from motor vehicle. Someone ing machine. Value $500. Feb. 19 Officer Justin Norman removed a Dell laptop com- Officer Laurie Beegle Deputy Audrey Parrish investigated a report of break- puter. Value $549. investigated a report of lar- investigated a report of miss- ing and entering, and larce- Officer Justin Norman ceny, assault and battery, pos- ing persons at a medical facil- ny from buildings at a resi- investigated a report of lar- session of schedule II con- ity in Cartoogechaye. dence in Franklin. Someone ceny from motor vehicle. trolled substance and posses- Deputy William Stamey removed a GE refrigerator. Someone removed a purse, a sion of controlled substance investigated a report of break- Value $550. Social Security card, a debit on prison premises. ing and entering, and crimi- Officer Timothy Lynn card, an apron and cash val- Officer Elija Kirkland nal damage to property at a investigated a report of motor ued at $265 total. investigated a report of residence in the Burningtown vehicle theft at a residence in Officer Laurie C. Beegle domestic violation protection area. Franklin. investigated a report of larce- order violation at a residence Deputy William Stamey Officer Matt Pellicer ny at a business in Franklin. in Franklin. investigated a breaking and Someone removed $600 cash. Officer Jonathan Bean entering at a residence in the investigated violations of pos- investigated a report of pos- Cowee area. session of schedule II, IV, VI controlled substances and Feb. 16 session of schedule II con- Officer Laurie Beegle Deputy Audrey Parrish trolled substance and drug responded to a call for ser- paraphernalia at a traffic stop investigated a report of sim- paraphernalia at a business in vice. Someone removed a in Franklin. ple physical assault at a resi- Franklin. purse, credit card, debit card dence in Nantahala. and driver’s license. Value not Feb. 21 Officer Donna Hogsed Feb. 17 indicated. Deputy Matthew investigated a report of Deputy Matthew Bowman Breedlove investigated pos- fraud, obtaining money by investigated a report of lar- Feb. 20 session of methamphetamine, false pretense at a business in ceny at a residence in Otto. Deputy Jonathan Phillips marijuana and drug violations Franklin. Someone received Someone damaged a 50 gal- investigated a report of injury at a traffic stop in Franklin. cash from a stolen debit card. lon barrel. of a child during a physical Officer Elija Kirkland Value $300. Officer Christy Evans altercation, and assault on a investigated a failure to heed Officer Laurie Beegle investigated a report of larce- female at a residence in Otto. blue light and no operator’s investigated a report of fraud, ny from buildings and fraud. Officer Justin Norman license at a traffic stop in obtaining money by false pre- Someone removed scaffold- investigated a report of physi- Franklin. THE FRANKLIN PRESS – Friday, February 26, 2016 – Section A Page 7 Board shares Zika virus update Pets: Working together continued from 1A facilities. one in Tennessee,” Villiard “The proactive approach Ryan Hanchett to AARC, which serves the [email protected] said. “There is no vaccine for that the staff at animal ser- community as a “no-kill” Zika virus, so the best way to vices has absolutely had The most recent disease protect yourself is by protect- facility. a positive impact on the to make national headlines ing yourself from the mos- “One thing I can hon- department,” veterinarian became a topic of discussion quitos, especially if you are estly say is that our staff in Dr. Roy Lenzo said. “I have for the Macon County Board going to be travelling outside animal services has done been working closely with of Health on Tuesday night. the country to a place where a great job adapting to the them and I can say that Public Health Section Zika is more prevalent.” changes and they have done the turnaround has been Administrator Jim Villiard As of Tuesday, there have whatever they have been drastic.” informed the board of the been no reported cases of asked,” Villiard said. “We Along with promoting progress of the Zika virus, Zika virus in Macon County. want to euthanize as few adoption, the animal ser- which has recently spread “The reason this dis- animals as possible, and vices department is also from South America into the ease has been dominating that means getting animals offering microchipping United States. the headlines is because returned to their owners, services each Wednesday “We do have an update of the reports of a serious adopted our transferred from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. The cost from the CDC (Center for birth defect called micro- to a no kill center in our is $15 per pet and includes Disease Control) that came cephaly, in which a baby is region.” lifetime registration. The out a few days ago, and born with a head that is dis- The animal services intent of the program is to even since that time I have proportionately small com- department and AARC return pets who are collect- received a further update pared to other babies of simi- are working together to ed and taken to the shelter today with some more accu- lar term and sex,” Villiard Photo submitted provide pet rescue trans- rate numbers,” Villiard said. to their rightful owners as said. “Knowledge of the link The Zika virus primarily transmitted by the same species ports to facilities in neigh- quickly as possible. “The Zika virus is primar- between Zika and micro- of mosquito – Aedes aegypti – that carries the yellow boring counties that may ily spread through the bite Macon County Public cephaly is evolving, but the fever virus. have space available or Health Director Jim of the Aedes mosquito, and CDC does recommend that suppression programs for will spread.” may need a certain kind Bruckner said he spoke the main symptoms are fever, women who are pregnant of pet. Villiard described joint pain, conjunctivitis, and counties,” Macon County Bruckner indicated that with county manager Derek take special precautions.” the regional program as those symptoms typically Public Health Director Jim until money is dispersed Roland and that Roland The CDC advises expect- a “kind of barter system” last anywhere from a few Bruckner said. “At this point, at the state or federal level indicated the number of ing mothers and women where one facility may have days to a few weeks.” who are trying to become those measures are on the there is little that local health calls he has received from According to the CDC counties and that is simply departments can do to stop a sudden influx of cats and the public about animal pregnant to suspend travel to kittens but have space to only approximately one in countries where Zika trans- not appropriate. The number- the spread of mosquito- services has decreased sig- take on puppies. In scenar- five people who contract the mission is ongoing. The CDC one county in North Carolina spread diseases other than nificantly over the past 90 Zika virus actually end up is also encouraging interna- as far as mosquito produc- educate the public on poten- ios like that, other facilities days. getting sick. The disease is tional travelers to practice tion and variety is Henderson tial dangers and encourage can help ease the burden by “In speaking with Derek particularly problematic for safe sex and use condoms to County.” citizens to remedy any situ- taking back some kittens in he told me that he has only pregnant women and chil- prevent sexual transmission Bruckner added that the ations on their property that exchange for puppies. fielded one complaint and dren since it can be passed of the virus. state is developing a plan of could lead to an increase in As of Tuesday, the ani- that was something that from mother to child during At the local level, action to combat mosquito- the mosquito population. mal services department was handled quickly and birth. because the Aedes species spread diseases but is not Property owners can had taken in 68 animals in the issue was addressed,” There is also evidence of mosquito is found in the ready to unveil the plan. combat mosquito infesta- February. Of those 12 have Bruckner said. “Overall, that Zika virus can also be Southeastern United States, “The state needs to spon- tions by eliminating stand- been adopted and 33 have the program has been very sexually transmitted between the N.C. Department of sor mosquito dumps that ing water, cutting back veg- been transferred to other successful.” partners. Health is encouraging citi- people can put in their bird etation away from patios and “As of today there have zens to take precautions to baths and on particularly wet decks, removing downed been 82 reported travel-relat- avoid mosquito bites. portions of their property,” trees and yard debris and ed cases in the United States, “The problem is that about Bruckner said. “The more planting natural mosquito including one travel-related three years ago the N.C. leg- mosquitos that are around the repelling plants such as citro- case in North Carolina and islature defunded mosquito more likely it is that diseases nella or basil. Disease expert at WCU advising state on Zika During the first week of February, Carolina University and supervisor 10 years ago,” he said. the World Health Organization declared of the Mosquito and Vector-Borne “However, the potential for local the mosquito-borne Zika virus a public Infectious Disease Facility in WCU’s transmission is not zero in North health emergency, and three days later School of Health Sciences, was queried Carolina. There is another mosquito that the first instance of it being transmitted for information by officials at the health can transmit the virus – Aedes albopic- sexually during the current outbreak department about the current outbreak. tus – and although there is evidence to was confirmed in Texas. The risk of contracting the virus in suggest this mosquito may not pose as But, a few days before that, Brian North Carolina, especially in this sea- great a risk in our state, that species is Byrd was providing expert advice for son of the year, is low, Byrd said. “It’s found in all 100 counties,” Byrd said. the N.C. Department of Health and primarily transmitted by the same spe- Byrd’s research has included region- Human Services’ Communicable cies of mosquito – Aedes aegypti – that al health concerns like the prevalence of Disease Branch in the Division of Public carries the yellow fever virus. This mos- mosquito-borne La Crosse encephalitis Health. quito is not commonly found in the wild in North Carolina and the discovery of Byrd, an associate professor of envi- in our state. In fact, the last recorded the mosquito species Aedes Pertinax in ronmental health sciences at Western record of it in North Carolina was over the U.S. for the first time. Obituaries Donald Ellis Gibson Earl Eugene Nix Donald Ellis Gibson, 99, of Vernon, Connecticut, died Earl Eugene Nix, 77, passed away Sunday, Feb. 21, peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016 with his loving family at 2016. A funeral service was held Tuesday, Feb. 23 at 3 p.m. his side. at Macedonia Baptist Church, with Rev. Troy Nicholson, Dad was born on May 26, 1916 in Groton, New York, the Rev. Tim McCall and Rev. Lester Ball officiating. Burial only child of Albert Benjamin Gibson and was in the church cemetery. The family received friends Lottie Davenport. Both of his parents died prior to the service at the church. Pallbearers were Lamar before he graduated from Groton High School Nix, Ronnie Leslie, Kevin Earp, Mike Wilson, Jeff Weller, in the class of 1934. This past summer, he Donnie Elliott, Brian Nix, Luke Nix and Jacob Nix. attended his 81st high school reunion! In 1941, Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is serving the Nix family. he met Lefa Dawn Wimer of Cortland, New Online condolences may be made at bryantgrantfuneral- York, on a blind date, and seven months later, home.com. on July 3,1942, they married. They were married for nearly 60 years, until her death in 2002. His first employment was with Smith Corona typewriters, Alvin Jud Tallent after which he was employed by Therm, Inc. Alvin Jud Tallent, 67, passed away Sunday, Feb. 21. in Ithaca, New York as a toolmaker/machinist A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. and in a variety of management positions until 27 at Ridgecrest Baptist Church with Rev. Tommy Fouts his retirement in 1981. In 1974, Dad and Mom and Rev. Guy Duvall officiating. The family will receive became interested in the work of the Radio friends following the service in the reception hall. Online Missionary Fellowship and visited its opera- condolences may be left at bryantgrantfuneralhome.com. tion in Ecuador in January 1975. In 1981, Mom Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is serving the Tallent family. and Dad retired and moved to Franklin. There, they became members of the First Baptist Church, where Dad served as a deacon, vice chairman of the “Young at Heart” group and co- leader of a mixed adult Sunday school class. He also served 15 years as the president of the Woodside Homeowners Association. In 1996, they moved to Vernon and joined the Union Congregational Church of Rockville. He is survived by his daughter, Nancy Wargo and her husband, Joseph, of Ellington, Connecticut; his son, Thomas, and his wife Christine Heavner, of Essex Junction, Vermont; his granddaughter, Kee Gibson and her boyfriend, James Honaker, of Sherman Oaks, California; his granddaughter Sarah Gibson and her boyfriend Kevin Emden, of Chicago; his brother-in-law, Bill Schnetzler of Pittsboro, North Carolina; and by numerous second-cousins, nieces and nephews. Dad had a full and productive life. He was a respected member of the communities in which he lived, and a loving and loyal husband, brother-in-law, father, father-in-law and grandfather. He made friends wherever he went, making it his job to befriend everyone in the room before he left. He had the uncanny knack of finding common ground with virtually everyone with whom he spoke. Dad truly loved people. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: First Baptist Church, 69 Iotla St., Franklin, NC 28734 or to Fidelity Lodge #51, F&AM, 412 W. Buffalo St., Ithaca, NY 14850. For online condolences and guest book, please visit www.carmon- funeralhome.com.

Ann Noble Huston Ann Noble Huston, 85, went home to be with the Lord Monday, Feb. 22, 2016. A funeral service was held Thursday, Feb. 25 at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Forest Jones officiating. A private burial followed the service. Ms. Huston has no surviving family but was well cared for by Ann Hall, her family and friends. Online condolences may be left at bryantgrantfuneralhome.com. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is serving the Huston family. Page 8 Section A — Friday, February 26, 2016— THE FRANKLIN PRESS Education FHS students take stage Franklin High School ment into his own hands. Advanced Drama presents Everyone has their own “One Wife Too Many” at 7 agenda as they make their p.m. on Friday, March 4 and way to James’s apartment. Saturday, March 5 at the FHS Max and his goons arrive Fine Arts Center. and begin to take hostages In the play by Tony as James is busy auditioning Howell, James Holden, TV his sitcom wife and trying to star, is a busy man. He has manage his real wives. By just returned from his honey- the time everyone gathers in moon with his fourth wife, or his now trashed apartment, so he thinks. It turns out his James has to sort out four first wife, Velvet, didn’t die marriages, three gangsters, in that avalanche five years and cast the role of his TV ago after all. And his second wife, all while getting back wife, Phoebe, didn’t file the the woman he loves. divorce papers correctly. And Tickets are $5 a person Photo submitted his third wife, Rita, didn’t and can be purchased at the Franklin High School sign the annulment. Rita’s doors. For more informa- Advanced Drama students current fiancé, Max, happens tion, call Robert Jessup at present “One Wife Too Press photo/Linda Mathias to be a mob boss and has Franklin High School at 828- Many” at the FHS Fine Arts decided to take the annul- 524-6467. Working on her project at ARTSaturday Center. Elin Green, 4, works on her unity wreath at the ARTSaturday workshop at the Learn the Macon County Public Library. The Black History Month-themed event also included stories and songs from the Underground Railroad and the civil rights movement. For more information about ARTSaturday events, call the Arts Council of loom at SCC Macon County at 828-524-ARTS or email [email protected]. Jenny Williams sits at a floor loom used in a class that runs through March 31 Golden LEAF taking scholarship applications at Southwestern Golden LEAF Scholarship information degree-seeking freshman or transfer from Community College’s and applications for 2016-17 are now avail- a North Carolina community college at one Jackson Campus. able at www.CFNC.org/goldenleaf. of the 57 qualifying public universities or Students will practice A total of 215 awards will be offered private colleges and universities in the state. by weaving a warm to first-time recipients for the 2016-17 aca- • Be a North Carolina resident for tuition winter scarf. The class demic year. The awards are valued at $12,000 purposes with a permanent residence in one meets from 5:15-8:15 ($3,000 per year for up to four years) for stu- of 78 qualifying rural counties. p.m. on Thursdays. dents attending a qualifying North Carolina • Demonstrate financial need. Cost is $120. For more campus. • Submit a Golden LEAF Scholarship information, contact To be considered, an applicant must: application, available at CFNC.org/golden- Williams at j_williams@ • Be enrolled during the 2015-16 academic leaf, a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal southwesterncc.edu or year at a North Carolina public or private high Student Aid), available at www.fafsa.gov and 828-339-4497 (photo school or a community college. a current high school or community college submitted). • Enroll for fall 2016 as a full-time, transcript no later than March 1. Education Briefs SCC names president’s, dean’s list Eric Northup, Laura Norton, Jessica Oliver, Haven, Morgan Henry, Cristina Hurtado, In order to make the dean’s list, a student Francy Pachon, Matthew Pruitt, Valerie Marquel Manning, Nicholas Martelli, Karena must complete at least 12 hours of class credit Three-hundred-thirty-nine students made Queen, Jaqueline Reyes-Cuevas, George Mason, Cara McClure, Amanda McMahan, and maintain a grade point average of at least the dean’s or president’s lists for fall semester Roper, Jennifer Solomon, Allison Southard, Sean Moore, Morgan Nelson, Dakota 3.5 with no grade below a “C.” at Southwestern Community College. Amalie Stenersen, Barbara Stiles, Duncan Perez, Luis Perez, Austin Powers, Sandra Southwest Baptist University is located in President’s list honorees earned a Grade Stiles, Sean Sullivan, Marguerite Suminski, Rangel Perez, Christopher Rowland, Keshia Bolivar, Missouri. Point Average (GPA) of 3.85 or greater while Crystal Thomas, Matthew Wright and Angela Sequoyah, Patricia Shearer, Madison Shuler, those on the dean’s list had a GPA between Young. Danny Simmons, Kristina Taylor, Breanna Freeman earns honors 3.50 and 3.849. Following is a list of Macon President’s list, Highlands: Sarah Henry Teague, Kellie Trammel, Cody Wang and county students who made the lists. and Radmila Marling. Lydia Wylupek. Franklin resident Mary Freeman was President’s list, Franklin: Brianna President’s list, Otto: Kim Crawford, Dean’s list, Highlands: Danielle Shomper named to the Rhodes College Honor Roll Hilary Helmer, Jennifer Hernandez, Christina Dean’s list, Otto: Allison Custer, Connor Adams, Purshotam Aruwani, Kimberly for the 2015 fall semester. To qualify for the McClure and Kayla McLane McLane and Aracele Soriano. Bailey, Samantha Barrett, Benjamin Beach, honor roll, a student must be enrolled in at Dean’s list, Franklin: Haley Allen, Tara Dean’s list, Scaly Mountain: Kassie Meadow Byrd, Kevin Cope, Kristi Cotter, least 16 credit hours of academic work and Lawrence Crawford, Megan Davis, Roger Angel, Jason Arvey, Nina Astling, Kelton Vinson must achieve a semester grade point average Davis, Natalie Dendy, Angela Fetrat, Lacy Bailey, Sarah Bowman, Jeremy Brendle, Angela Bryson, Samantha Bryson, Jissell of 3.85 or better. Forester, Temre Gillig, Linda Henry, Gavin Bowman makes dean’s list Hopkins, Amanda Jenkins, Kristina Jones, Colon, Sandra Deats, Christina Ellenburg, Freeman is a graduate of Franklin High Tonya Land, Megan Marsten, Michael Taylor Elliott, Kendall Farrell, Kathryn School. Mathis, Shannon McCall, Morgan McClure, Farris, Hannah Gardner, Ryan Gillig, Avery Julie Bowman, of Franklin, was recently Founded in 1848, Rhodes is a private, Ashley McCoy, Ariadna Mendoza Aparicio, Graham, Kristeena Gray, Danielle Greb, named to the dean’s list at Southwest Baptist coeducational college of liberal arts and sci- Sharron Messick, Kristen Miles, Jesse Moore, Alisha Grieves, Oscar Gutierrez, Raun University for the fall 2015 semester. ences located in Memphis, Tennessee. The Franklin Pre## Friday February 26, 2016 B LIVINGinMACON SECTION Red Cross addresses Leap-year gem turning 104 Ruby Woodring rural health turns 104 Monday Though it took place far from our mountains, World War I exacted a price – or is she just 26? here. Among its victims was local health care. The war took practicing doctors and Lee Buchanan [email protected] nurses to the front, creating a shortage at home. Locally, for example, Ruby Woodring had visitors Margaret French on Wednesday. They had come to Bryson, a gradu- talk to her about her 104th birth- ate of Mission day next week. Hospital nursing One of the visitors from the school, served as an Army nurse (lieuten- newspaper had come on Monday ant) at the Ellis Island Debarkation Hospital to see Ruby at Franklin House during the war. Before that, she had prac- skilled nursing facility, but it ticed with her uncle, Dr. Samuel H. Lyle wasn’t one of her better days. of Franklin, doing pioneer nursing work in Wednesday, though, was pet the area. therapy day – Ruby’s favorite day Dr. Lyle also entered military service of the week. during the war, as did Dr. Mary E. Lapham Her guests had arrived early of Highlands. and were waiting in the lobby to The Southern Division of the American be escorted back to Ruby’s room, Red Cross responded to the wartime short- but they didn’t have to wait long, age of medical professionals by offering because there came Ruby down nursing classes. The Red Cross experi- the hall on her walker, getting enced tremendous growth during the war, some exercise. as people at home sought ways to help the Ginger was waiting for her, war effort. Chapters sprang up in small too, and Ruby’s eyes lit up when towns throughout the country and people she saw the therapy dog. responded generously to the annual “Roll Ruby Woodring will celebrate Call.” This membership and fundraising her 104th birthday on Monday. drive supported the nursing initiative as Ruby was a leap-year baby, well as wartime activities. born Feb. 29, 1912. As the stan- After the war, the Red Cross used its dard leap-year birthday joke goes, organizational skills and high public pro- she’ll be just 26 next week. file to address the health needs of rural In fact, Ruby may well be America. In 1919, it initiated a scholar- the oldest leap-year baby in the ship program to prepare nurses for “rural country. Considering that an older visiting nursing,” which developed into a person born on a Feb. 29 would be national service of public health nursing. 108, it’s a fair bet that she has that By November 1920, the Red Cross had distinction. placed 74 nurses in southern communities, Leap-year babies who live including Highlands. beyond the century mark often An article in The Franklin Press (Nov. gain a little celebrity. The woman 19, 1920) described the “little town of thought to be Britain’s oldest leap- Highlands, N.C.” as “a summer resort with year baby celebrated her 100th (or a winter population of about three hundred 25th) birthday on Feb. 29, 2012, people, situated on a table-land on the side according to an online article in of a mountain, eighteen miles from a rail- The Daily Mail. Margaret Ware Press photos/Linda Mathias road, over roads that are practically impass- even got a birthday card from the Ruby Woodring gives a treat to Ginger, a therapy dog who visits the residents at the Franklin able for about eight months in the year. queen. House. Ruby probably won’t get a “Highlands has no hospital, no dentist, her prayers helped bring them all no trained nurses and only one physician, card from President Obama, but she deserves to be a Macon home safe. Now, she has outlived but it has a Red Cross chapter. And last year them all, except for her “kid” the Red Cross Chapter applied for a public County celebrity all the same. Ruby Gertrude Houston was brother, Kelly, who is 98 and lives health nurse, that is, a graduate trained in Atlanta. nurse who has taken special post-graduate born on Thursday, Feb. 29, 1912 in a house on Walnut Creek She was 5 when the United training in public health work. The Nursing States entered World War I, 17 Department of the Southern Division sent Road. Her parents were Melvin Allen Houston and Lilly Ballew when the stock market crashed and Miss Margaret Harry, a nurse who had been triggered the Great Depression. trained under a Red Cross scholarship and Houston. Her birth was a significant She was 29 and 12 years married who thoroughly understood mountain con- when the Japanese bombed Pearl ditions, to fill the place.” addition to Franklin, which had about 700 residents according to Harbor and 51 when President Miss Harry had arrived on March 26 to Kennedy was assassinated. an enthusiastic greeting by the Highlands the 1910 census. Macon County’s population was about 12,000. Ruby was born, raised and Red Cross Chapter. The group was deter- now has grown old in Franklin. mined to assist her in any possible way. Horse and buggy remained the primary mode of transportation. It’s the only home she’s known. Members voted unanimously to allow her And next week she turns 104. a free hand – and in the words of the Asked where she grew up, Ruby thought a minute. “Let me Staff members and a few friends Highlands correspondent to The Press, from Franklin House will be “hang the expense!” see, now …Pine Grove. You know where that is?” there to help her celebrate. Highlands’ new public health nurse was Her brother won’t be able to a North Carolina native with consider- “It was fun,” she recalled. “We were happy. We lived on a make the trip from Atlanta, and able formal training and experience. The her only other living relative, a farm. That kept us busy. Ruby Woodring, who was born in 1912 in a house on Walnut Masonic Temple offered her space, and nephew living in Ohio, came to “We had cows, chickens and Creek Road, has spent her entire life in Macon County. soon the town’s Public Health Center was visit just last week. She and Carey in business. hogs – you name it,” Ruby said. “It was hard work but I enjoyed it. never had children. Miss Harry’s first project followed her In the lobby, as a photographer discovery that three-fourths of the peo- I made a big garden. I pulled corn she cooed, patting Ginger’s head. Her spirits brightened when and milked cows.” takes pictures – “I’ll break your “He’s precious. How old is he? she noticed Ginger again and ple she visited had dental problems. She camera!” – Ruby nodded toward recruited Dr. Bennett to provide dental As a girl, Ruby attended Pine “We always had a dog,” she talked about her upcoming birth- Grove School and worshiped at this writer and asked, “What’s said. day. clinics and later reported that many who that man doing?” came for his help had never seen a dentist Pine Grove Church. In 1931, at Ruby lived in her own home “I’ve been looking forward to 19, she married Carey Woodring. Told that she’d be featured in until last year, when she moved to it,” she said. “They do add up. I’ve before, or had any idea that a tooth could be a newspaper article, she quickly extracted without pain. Her husband worked in a fac- the Franklin House. She seemed been here a long time.” tory and Ruby kept house and replied, “There’s no telling what content on Wednesday, laughing She’s almost deaf – “Lord, In November 1920, Miss Harry he’s writing. Don’t you write announced plans to set up an eye, ear, nose worked the farm. She especially as she gave Ginger a treat. honey, I’m deaf and dumb” – so loved canning the bounty from anything in the paper about me! Carey died in 1982 after 51 her visitors needed to lean down and throat clinic in Highlands and Franklin. Unless it’s good.” “The State will help finance it if necessary her beloved garden. years of marriage. Lately, though, and shout in her ear to wish her a Ruby had five sisters and She most enjoyed petting and the loss seemed to be fresh to her. happy birthday. and all children of school age with physical playing with Ginger. defects may attend this clinic and have their three brothers. All her brothers “I lost my husband,” Ruby Ruby nodded. She heard. fought in World War II, and her “Look at the pretty dog,” she said. “I wish I could have gone “Reckon I’ll have many defects corrected,” she said. exclaimed. “You’re so sweet,” The Highlands health center included a nephew wrote that Ruby believed when he did.” more?” ward, operating room, a corridor and rest rooms. Besides attending to patients there, Miss Harry was involved in education and offered free literature on everything from The world of 1912 sex education to typhoid. She took her nursing skills out into the countryside, where she provided bedside nursing to people in Other notables Making news • New Mexico and Arizona admitted to the their homes. With only one doctor in town, Union as the 47th and 48th states it often fell to her to deliver babies. She served as the community’s public school • Edgar Rice Burroughs published “Tarzan of nurse as well, often visiting schools to offer the Apes” hygienic instruction and medical exams. Margaret Harry served the people of • Roald Amundsen announces discovery of Highlands for eight years, inspired by her deep belief in the importance of the work the South Pole she had undertaken. In a revealing statement, she wrote that the public health nurse • The Archbishop of Paris decreed that “experiences a conscious happiness through Lady Bird Johnson Minnie Pearl Titanic sinks on April 15 "Christians must not tango" all her duties performed.” The lessons in organization, fundrais- Woodrow Wilson is Jack Johnson ing and public relations that helped the elected president, defeats Jim Red Cross bring medical care to the front defeating President Flynn for transferred easily into peacetime. Tragic William Taft and heavyweight as World War I had been, its aftermath Bull Moose can- boxing title included a blossoming of health services at didate Theodore home. Dedicated nurses like Miss Harry, nurtured in a time of war, set a standard of Roosevelt compassion and professionalism for all who Gene Kelly Woody Guthrie followed them. Page 2 Section B — Friday, February 26, 2016— THE FRANKLIN PRESS People, Places & Things Mac Arnold to serve up a big Plate Full O’Blues Mac Arnold and Plate Full O’Blues returns to the Peacock Performing Arts Center in Hayesville on Saturday, March 12 after playing to a full house last year. Arnold’s music will make listeners move, feel and see why he was given an honorary doctoral degree in music from the University of South Carolina. Arnold started his career at an early age and his career credits read like a “who’s who” of blues and R&B legends, starting. His high school band included James Brown on piano. When he was 24 he joined the Muddy Waters Band and helped shape the electric blues sound that inspired the rock and roll movement in the late ’60s. He then formed the Soul Invaders, which backed up artists like the Temptations and B.B. King. He also spent five years on the set of “Soul Train” and worked with Bill Withers (“Lean on Me”) before moving back to his native South Carolina. Arnold now serves up a mess of blues with his own band, Mac Arnold & Plate Full O’ Blues. The band has Austin Brashier on Photo submitted guitar and vocals; Max Hightower on key- Bryson City-based Freight Hoppers gained national boards, harmonica, guitar, bass and vocals; attention when they performed on Garrison Keillor’s Tez Sherard on drums and vocals; and, of “A Prairie Home Companion.” course, Mac Arnold on vocals, bass and his legendary gas can guitars. The show begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are Freight Hoppers $25 for adults and $12 for students 12 and older. Tickets are available online at www. peacockperformingarts.com. Guests may rolling into WCU also stop by the theater between 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday through Friday at 301 Church Photo submitted The 2015-16 First disbanding in 2002, but Street, Hayesville or call the box office at Arnold has played with the likes of Muddy Waters, James Brown and Thursday Old-Time and reorganized in 2007 and 828-389-2787. B.B. King. Bluegrass Series at Western now consists of found- Carolina University will ing member Frank Lee on continue Thursday, March banjo, bottleneck guitar and Paul Taylor 2 dancers take stage in Highlands 3, with a concert featuring vocals; Barry Benjamin on the old-time string band the The Highlands Performing class for our area dance students fiddle; and Bradley Adams, Arts center will present the on Saturday morning and per- Freight Hoppers. a WCU alumnus, on bass. The band’s 7 p.m. per- renowned Paul Taylor 2 dancers form for the public on Saturday Sponsored by WCU’s at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 5. night. formance in the ground- Mountain Heritage Center, Paul Taylor is an icon in the Tickets are $15 for adults, floor auditorium of H.F. the First Thursday series Robinson Administration dance world. He was a soloist and all students will be admit- for 2015-16 will conclude Building will be followed for George Balanchine with The ted free. The event is spon- April 7 with a concert fea- by an 8 p.m. jam session in New York City Ballet, and also sored by the Cullasaja Women’s turing Buncombe Turnpike. which local musicians are with Martha Graham. He still Outreach, Mountain Findings invited to participate. The events are free and open to the public. Pickers choreographs two new works a and Gail & Tim Hughes. Based out of Bryson year – at age 83. Tickets are available online City, the Freight Hoppers and singers of all ages and experience levels are invit- The Paul Taylor 2 dancers at highlandspac.org, or by originally organized in will perform for the schools on calling the Performing Arts 1992 and gained nation- ed to take part in the jam Friday morning, give a master Center 828-526-9047. al attention when they sessions, which also are performed on Garrison open to those who just want Keillor’s “A Prairie Home to listen. Companion.” The group For more information, Region’s arts topic of WCU meeting recorded two albums on call the Mountain Heritage Rounder Records before Center at 828-227-7129. Artists, patrons of the neighbors. This conference arts and community leaders rt improves the quality of life. will go beyond discussion of from across Western North the role of arts in the com- Carolina will gather to dis- AArtists make good neighbors. munity. Western Carolina ‘As You Like It’ beaming cuss the importance of the ~ George Brown University and Western North region’s artistic community, Carolina will come together the common challenges they WCU College of Fine and Performing Arts through art to take action and live from London at HPAC face and more at a confer- foster a better tomorrow for The Highlands Rosalind and her cousin ence Thursday, March 17, at the region.” Western Carolina University. cess. munity, as well as its influ- The conference and a pro- Performing Arts Center Celia leave their lives WCU Chancellor David ence. George Brown, dean of will present the National in the court behind them Titled LEAD:Arts, the vided lunch are free and open event will be held from 10 Belcher will welcome attend- WCU’s College of Fine and Theatre of London’s pro- and journey into the Forest to the public, but pre-registra- a.m.-3 p.m. in room 204 of ees and make opening Performing Arts, will moder- tion is required. duction of Shakespeare’s of Arden. There, released WCU’s Health and Human remarks. LEAD conferences ate. “As You Like It” live via from convention, Rosalind To register, go to http:// Sciences Building. are regional forums hosted by “The arts and artists www.wcu.edu/engage/com- Satellite (on our large the- experiences the liberat- Among the issues to be WCU on a variety of topics are essential elements for a ater screen) at 12:55 p.m. on ing rush of transforma- munity-resources/profdev/ discussed are what it means that explore solutions to com- healthy community,” Brown LEAD-Arts.asp or call 828- tion. Disguising herself as a Saturday, Feb. 27. to be an artist or an arts orga- mon problems and find ways said. “Art improves the qual- 227-7560. Shakespeare’s glori- boy, she embraces a differ- nization in the mountains, and to strengthen Western North ity of life. Artists make good ous comedy of love and ent way of living and falls methods for towns to leverage Carolina. change comes to the spectacularly in love. the arts to advance the cultur- A conference highlight National Theatre for the Tickets are $22 for al, educational and economic will be a “Beginning the first time in over 30 years, adults, $19 for PAC vitality of the region. Conversation” roundtable with Rosalie Craig (London Members and free for stu- Attendees will have an discussion to identify shared Road, Macbeth at MIF) as dents. Tickets are available opportunity for networking, issues and concerns and to start a dialogue on the poten- Rosalind. online at highlandspac.org, to build creative partnerships tial of the local artistic com- With her father the at the door or by calling and to share examples of suc- Duke banished and in exile, 828-526-9047. Comedians coming to Bardo Jim Colliton and Karen Comedy Album of the Year Morgan bring their come- at the JPF Music Awards. dic views on marriage, Colliton also has appeared parenting and family in on stage with Patti LaBelle, “Parents Night Out,” which the Beach Boys, Kenny comes to Western Carolina Rogers and others. University’s John W. Bardo Morgan was a trial Fine and Performing attorney before becoming a Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. comedian. She was a final- on Saturday, March 5 as ist on Nick at Nite’s “Search part of the Galaxy of Stars for the Funniest Mom in Series. America.” In addition to Through the use of working in comedy clubs stand-up comedy and audi- and theaters across the ence participation, the two country, Morgan recently national headlining come- won the Improv Comedy dians invite audience mem- Club’s comedy search in bers to a wild ride through Las Vegas. the crazy world of family. Tickets are $21 for Colliton has appeared adults, $16 for WCU fac- on Comedy Central, ulty and staff and $7 for Sirius XM radio and “Ed students. McMahon’s Next Big They can be purchased Star.” His first comedy at the Bardo Arts Center album, “Stories from the box office, or by calling Suburbs,” was named Best 828-227-2479. THE FRANKLIN PRESS – Friday, February 26, 2016 – Section B Page 3 Worship/Community Let God take your worries A few years ago, on a he’s alert, focused, paying certain birthday that most attention to you. God pays people dread, my super- such attention to you that sweet hubby he knows the wrote me a numbers of list of things every hair on he loved about your head. me, one for He pays that every year of much atten- my life. Well, tion to you. this girl’s love language If you have been a par- uses words of affirmation, ent, you know that your so this gift thrilled my soul. mind is on your children As much as my husband constantly, no matter how may love me, God loves me old they may be. Two weeks Press photo/Linda Mathias immeasurably more: “How ago I sat by my daugh- precious are your thoughts ter’s hospital bed and I Honoring the Four Chaplains about me, O God. They was reminded of the first American Legion Post 108 conducted its annual service honoring the Four Chaplains of World War II on Sunday. time she was placed in my cannot be numbered! I can’t The chaplains – two protestants of different denominations, a Roman Catholic priest and a Jewish rabbi – were even count them; they out- arms as a baby, and how on board the U.S.A.T. Dorchester troop transport when it was torpedoed by a German U-boat in the North number the grains of sand” in those first moments of Atlantic in 1943. With the ship sinking and the supply of lifejackets exhausted, the chaplains stripped their (Psalm 139:17-18). her life my life was for- lifejackets off and gave them to four young soldiers. They then comforted the men who remained as the ship Perhaps you don’t have ever changed, and I was sank, making no distinction regarding faith. “Men rowing away from the stricken ship in lifeboats saw the four a “cheerleader” in your slammed with feelings of chaplains clinging to each other on the slanting deck,” reads an account of the chaplains distributed at Sunday’s life, someone who counts intense love and protection service. “Their arms were linked together and their heads were bowed.” The Dorchester sank, taking with it the the ways they love you, but for another human being four chaplains, and 668 sailors and soldiers. Here, four Macon County men of faith pay tribute to the chaplains every one of you do have I had never experienced. (from left): The Rev. Radford Penland with a photo of Chaplain Clarke V. Poling; the Rev. Gary McCoy with a God, and he is constantly We have answers, and my photo of Chaplain George L. Fox; Rabbi Zvi Altman with a photo of Chaplain Alexander D. Goode; and Father thinking of you – loving daughter is on her way to Francis Xavier with a photo of Chaplain Johnny P. Washington. thoughts, merciful thoughts. healing but it has become a He has a list of all the necessity here at the begin- things he loves about you, ning to hover over her and and it goes on and on, too physically give her support. Otto club still needs donations, many to number. When he God hovers over us, He made you he said “It is wants to support us, heal good.” He thinks about you our hurts, provide salve to constantly and thinks about our souls. He watches us volunteers for 5K fundraiser what is best for you. I Peter with a protective eye and 828-342-5047 if you would to borrow these medical sup- Reesa. MaryKay will be 5:7 tells us to “Give God all a loving heart. Oh, I hope Cathy Howman like to help in any way. plies or if you would like to back the last week of March your worries and all your that makes you feel safe 369-6064 The fourth annual donate to the medical closet. to resume the Zumba Gold cares for he is always think- and cherished. For you are! Thank you to all who Bowling for Paws at the There is no charge to borrow classes at 3:30 p.m. This class Walk in that today, know ing about you, watching attended our February Otto Franklin Lanes is also on these items but we ask that is from 45 minutes to an hour your worth is in him and everything that concerns Community meeting, and a Saturday, March 19. Proceeds you return them when they and is adaptable to all ages. you.” Whatever concerns from him. You are worthy. special thanks to Richard go to the Appalachian are no longer needed. Both classes are taught by you concerns God. Luke You are chosen. You are Hassel, who spoke about Animal Rescue Center. They On Saturday, March 26 certified volunteers and are 1:48 tells us that God is made in his image. You are Native American artifacts have some great raffle items there will be a Fill the Van available to you for just a love mindful of us. That means loved. found in our community. It for the event, and Spot will be and mini adoption event offering. The instructors are was an informative meeting, there to cheer on the bowlers. in front of the Walmart in giving their time so that you and the artifacts were inter- For more information, call Franklin for the Appalachian can get safe exercise and bet- esting to see. 524-4588. Animal Rescue Center. Board ter your mental and physical Grateful to have We were very happy to The Otto Garden Club members will be there to health. The classes are held welcome some first time meeting is on the third answer questions and advise in the fellowship hall. attendees to the meeting: Wednesday of each month. what items are needed for the Dryman’s Chapel would all four seasons Jim and Beth Hunter, Eric The next meeting at 1:30 shelter. like to thank everyone for and Sara Bryant, Warren and p.m. on Wednesday, March Don’t forget to keep mov- their support in the Love is Judy Wiley, Cindy Brannon, 16 at the Otto Community ing during the winter months. in the Air 5K run to benefit in Nantahala Don and Debra Frick and Building. For more informa- Hickory Knoll UMC is still Multiple Sclerosis. Pastor Kelly Dotson. We tion, call Sandy at 828-369- offering Tai chi from 9-10 Don’t feel sorry for a shel- Joy Wagner • Friday, Feb. 26: snow hope they enjoyed the meet- 5883. a.m. every Tuesday and ter dog or cat. Adopt one and 321-4674 makeup day ing and will join us again. The next Hickory Knoll Thursday morning with you will have a friend for life! • Friday, Feb. 26: Our next meeting will be Here we go again, won- UMC food pantry will be Valentine’s Day Poetry at 7 p.m. on Monday, March dering just what kind of from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Lounge at 11:40 a.m. in the 7. Bill Dyers will be speak- weather we’ll be getting March 23. Donations may media center ing about Native American Social this week. I have to admit, also be brought to the church • Monday, March 1: history in our area. Please keeping track of it can sure during the monthly break- Macon County Board bring your favorite pot luck be interesting. The weath- fast. For more information, of Education meeting in to share and bring a friend. er here still reminds me call Donna at 828-349-0525. Franklin Also, you can bring non- quite a bit of New England, Dog and cat food is available • Tuesday, March 2: perishable food items to this where I grew up, except it also for your furry family Faculty meeting at 3:10 p.m. meeting for Hickory Knoll doesn’t get nearly as cold members. • Tuesday, April 5: UMC’s food pantry and here. I never did acclimate Hickory Knoll’s next Nantahala kindergarten Appalachian Animal Rescue to the heat of south Florida, breakfast will be from 8-10 orientation for parents and Center. The center is in need where we lived for more a.m. on Saturday, March 19. students at 6 p.m. of bleach and dry dog food than 17 years. Having four Their huge country break- Residents are reminded right now. seasons is so much better, I fast is just $8 for adults and to continue to save all your The Go Tell It on the think, healthier. $5 for children. You will be Boxtops for Education and Mountain 5K fundraiser will At 3 p.m. on Saturday, served pancakes, scrambled Coke caps, as they may be be held Saturday, March March 5, the Nantahala eggs, bacon, sausage, pota- turned in at the school year 19 at the Otto Community Republican precinct meet- toes, grits, gravy, biscuits and round. Building. The proceeds from ing will be held, with fruit. And don’t forget Jo’s Nantahala Community this benefit will be shared Michelle Nix, vice chair famous cinnamon rolls and Library hours are 10 a.m.- between Otto Community Truman Robert Shook of the North Carolina bottomless cups of coffee. 5 p.m., Tuesday through for some much-needed build- Republican party, the fea- Everyone is welcome. Bring Saturday, except in inclem- ing repairs and the Cystic Truman Robert Shook was born to Sara and Bryan tured speaker. The precinct a friend and make some new ent weather. Phone is 828- Fibrosis Foundation to help ones. Shook of Franklin at 6:35 p.m. on Oct. 27, 2015. meeting will be held prior He weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce and measured 20 321-3020. continue the research on this This is always followed to the Republican county inches at birth. Truman’s grandparents are Helen Adult fiction: terrible childhood disease. by the churches monthly convention, featuring U.S. and Buddy Lynn of Franklin, and David and Kathy “Cataloochee” by Wayne We are still taking spon- Sen. Tom Tillis, who will bake sale. Great homemade Barrows of Bakersville. He has a sister, Marissa, and Caldwell; “Perfect Match” sorships and donations for also be attending the fund- baked goods to take home a brother, Lawson. by Fern Michaels. the raffle table. We also need raising oyster roast/barbe- with you. You can always Knitting class, for baked goods and volunteers cue, with all the trimmings, freeze them and be ready for beginners on up, is 10 a.m. to help with various parts of including entertainment. company anytime. Saturday, March 27. Celia the race day activities. We These events are being held Are you in need of a Graham is the class teacher. will be serving Wendy’s chili, at the Bloesma Farm at 1145 wheelchair, walker or a cane? For more information, call a vegetarian chili and baked Patton Road in Franklin. Call Phyllis Castle at 524- Rochelle at 828-557-9352. goods. Call Teresa Young at For tickets, call Vince West 9307 for information on how Community birthdays: at 828-321-0659. Annalee Rowland on Feb. New property own- 28; Ashley Postell on Feb. ers in the community are 29, a leap year baby; Angie Daryl and Sallie Cook of Bateman on March 1; and Sopchoppy, Florida. In Nantahala School David Cook and Dean Saari news: on March 2. Religious Notices • “Is It God’s Will or Mine?” is this month’s topic for our study on “Reflections on the Life of the Spirit.” The discussion will be held on Monday, Feb. 29, and will be preceded by a potluck dinner at 6 p.m. at Sunrise Hill, 796 Prentiss Bridge Road, home of Nathaniel and Irene Witherspoon. Discussions are based on individuals’ beliefs and are sponsored by the Baha’is of Macon County. For information and directions call 369-1923. Page 4 Section B — Friday, February 26, 2016— THE FRANKLIN PRESS Outdoor Life Gulls a rare treat for the mountains Once in a while, we in remain far from the sea. the mountains are treated to Migration is probably the sight of sea gulls – more keyed to length of daylight properly and tempera- called gulls. tures along This is no the migratory big deal for route. those who Many of have lived these gulls go in coastal back to breed areas, but it certainly gets in the colonies where they the attention of mountain began their lives – some folks. return to the same spot, or W.H. Derrick told me just feet away from their of recently seeing gulls at origin. Many also return in Westgate Plaza. They have winter to their previous sea- also turned up from time sonal haunts. The Cornell to time in the parking lot site, All About Birds, notes of the Holly Springs Plaza. that they seem to use a built- Those are the two places in compass to navigate: I’ve seen them, but they “When tested at only two may appear in other local days of age, chicks showed shopping centers as well. a preference for magnetic The sightings I’ve noted in bearings that would take my journals occurred in them in the appropri- mid-March. ate direction for their fall If you see gulls here, you migration.” They also pick can safely declare them to up various environmental be ring-billed gulls. Almost clues, such as landmarks, to all the time, you will be keep them on track. correct. They have a white Individuals don’t begin head and body with a gray to breed until they are a back, and black wingtips little more than 3 years old, spotted with white. The but they are a long-lived name comes from the black species with the potential marking at the tip of the to survive to 20 or even 30 years. yellow bill. Their yellow Though they probably do legs and smaller size distin- not breed in North Carolina, guish them from the similar this species is considered herring gull. one our most abundant win- The ring-billed is medi- ter birds. Most ring-billeds Stock photos um-sized for a gull, but this prefer the coastal areas of If you spot a gull in Macon County, it’s almost certainly is still a big bird, about the our state for their winter a ring-billed gull. size of a crow, and graceful quarters. They are consid- the gull’s habits. The spe- Most malls also have in the air – indeed, “acro- ered transient in the moun- cies has learned to associate planted areas for foraging batic” is the term I see tains and are generally humans with food. Ringed- (ring-bills eat insects and most often used to describe uncommon here, according bills turn our sloppy ways to other invertebrates) and, of their flight. They are noisy, to the Carolina Bird Club their advantage. They enjoy course, scraps. producing various sorts of – “surprisingly scarce,” in the bits we toss out from Although ring-billed calls. fact, in view of their general fast-food restaurants. They gulls now number in the Most ring-billeds nest abundance. The most ever also find the flat roofs of millions in North America – in the interior of North recorded in the mountains our shopping centers per- so many as to have become America, not near the sea on one day was 400, in the fect for roosting, and the a nuisance in some areas at all. Lake Michigan is a Rosman landfill, during the parking lots offer broad – the species was almost favorite place. They migrate winter of 1987-88. expanses of level ground, decimated by human per- to more southerly places in That landfill sighting allowing them to keep a secution and development winter, but even then many should tip you off about keen eye out for predators. between 1850 and 1920. A touch of Scottish history for your yard Plants can invoke all other materials are piled up kinds of responses, memo- around the suckers. They ries and emotions. Many eventually produce their are named to own roots and honor someone. are removed Just one example from the parent is a buttery yel- and grown. low rose that was Also, tissue named “Julia culture has been Child” because Child used used successfully. I doubt if uncommon amounts of but- the propagation techniques ter in her cooking. are mentioned on the label There is a popular filbert of the plants you find in a shrub, Corylus vellana or nursery. But this has some Contorta, whose common importance, as both the name is Harry Lauder’s American and European fil- Walking Stick. A single bert species are “stolonifer- specimen in an English ous,” meaning they produce hedge row of filberts was underground shoots or suck- found in the 1860s. Its ers. Left unattended, thick- stems are twisted and curled ets will result. A bramble of resembling the cane that the pure Harry Lauder could be Scottish humorous Harry most interesting, as opposed Lauder used as a stage prop. to a mixed thicket of twisted This European Filbert can and straight branches. grow up to 15 feet. It is not Sir Henry “Harry” particular to soil types. The Lauder was a Scottish stems will create a most vaudeville theater comedi- interesting sculptural focal an and singer. By the early point in any garden, thus 1900s he was the highest- this plant can satisfy the paid performer in the world urge to have the rare and and was the first Scottish the unusual in a plant col- singer to sell a million lection. records. He was knighted in Unfortunately, the shrub 1919. He was best known for does not produce fruit-fil- his song “I Love a Lassie.” berts, even though it blooms His twisted walking stick, heavily in the winter. In fact, often called a cromach or the male catkins blooms are stave, and kilt were all part bright yellow and are quite of his stage persona. showy. The female catkins What fun it would be are almost inconspicuous to have Sir Harry Lauder and are most likely sterile. happily performing in your This plant is hardy to Zone yard. It is available at at 4, easy to grow and requires least one local nursery. very little care. However, it is sometimes grafted onto Dr. Bob Gilbert is co- plain Filbert root stock that founder of Smith Gilbert produces untwisted suck- Garden in Kennesaw, ers that have to be removed Georgia. Dr. Larry to maintain the shrub’s Mellichamp is the retired sculptural interest. Another professor of horticulture propagation technique that at the University of North is used is called stooling. Carolina and the retired The plant is cut off at the Photos/Larry Mellichamp director of the university’s European Filberts can grow up to 15 feet. The stems will create an interesting sculptural focal point in any garden. soil level. Multiple shoots are produced. Sawdust or botanical gardens. The Franklin Pre## Friday C February 26, 2016 SPORTS SECTION FHS comeback falls short Season ends with Monday 1st round loss in • Softball vs. A.C. 2-A state playoffs Reynolds Tuesday Andy Scheidler • Soccer vs. Tri- [email protected] County Early College Winning basketball games on • Tennis vs. West the road is never an easy thing to Henderson do. Going on the road and winning • Track at North in the state playoffs is typically even Buncombe more difficult. Franklin’s girls were tied with Wednesday North Rowan late in Tuesday’s first- • JV baseball at round 2-A NCHSAA game. The Rabun County home team scored a bucket with seven seconds left and the Panthers Thursday couldn’t answer, resulting in a 50-48 • Baseball at North defeat. Buncombe FHS ends the season with a • JV baseball at 14-11 record, including going 5-8 in North Buncombe away contests. • Tennis at Brevard “They played their hearts • Golf at Sky Valley out, they really did,” coach Scott Country Club Hartbarger said. “They have nothing to be ashamed of.” Friday The Panthers had won a first- • Softball at A.C. round playoff game in five of the Reynolds six previous years under Hartbarger. Their only other first-round defeat was also a nail-biter, when they lost by three in 2012. Franklin had to travel 3 hours and 15 minutes to North Rowan. That’s because the Panthers were the No. 21 seed and the Cavaliers are the No. 12 seed. North Rowan (18-7) was sched- uled to play at No. 5 seed North Rooting Wilkes Thursday.

Momentum swings for Tiger It was a fast-paced first quarter, with North Rowan taking a 17-16 lead. Lexi Taro and Tory Agrusa got to return into foul trouble in the second quar- miss Tiger Woods. ter – Taro with three and Agrusa I miss watching with two. him strike an iron, With the team’s two leading scor- I then twirl the club in his ers on the bench, the Panthers did hands while letting it flutter a good job controlling the tempo, in circles. I miss watching Hartbarger said. him sink a putt, then pump “We changed up defenses and his fist to the wild applause the girls did a good job,” he said. Photo/Tom Pantaleo of the gallery. Heck, I even “The ones who came off the bench miss hearing him chastise gave us some good minutes.” Franklin’s Lexi Taro (33) and Payton Burrell pressure Smoky Mountain’s Shay Tisho during action earlier this season. Taro scored 14 points and Burrell added six during Tuesday’s season-ending playoff loss. himself after a lackluster Trailing 30-27 at halftime, FHS shot. had one of its worst offensive quar- job handling their pressure. It was full-court press and reeled off 16 and made a shot with seven seconds Golf is my favorite sport ters all season. It scored only one mainly not knocking shots down.” consecutive points to tie the game, remaining. to play, and one of my favor- point and trailed 39-28 going into Hartbarger called a timeout 44-44. Taro had fouled out, so it was a ites to watch. the fourth. approximately a minute into the That led to a frantic final few no-brainer that Agrusa got the ball. Rory McIlroy, Jason Day “We were not hitting shots,” final quarter, with the Panthers trail- minutes. Tied at 48, North Rowan’s and Jordan Spieth are excit- See Short on page 2C Hartbarger said. “We did a good ing by 16 points. They got into their Special Washington drove the lane ing, talented young players who are fun to watch when they’re playing well. But it’s pretty simple: Goodbye Little League, hello new organization golf is not as interesting or as exciting when Tiger isn’t Andy Scheidler around. [email protected] It’s difficult to imagine e’re not held watching golf without Tiger. Chuck Norton had a great time Wto all of the I’ve been a fan since his playing Little League baseball for stipulations of Little amateur days, which means three years. However, that was many I’ve tuned in on TV or in years ago. League. We can make person to see him play for “Things have changed,” Norton it fit to our community the past 20 years. said. “They’ve changed a lot.” and offer a safe envi- That’s a long time being Norton is the president of Macon a fan of an athlete who is County Youth Baseball (MCYB). ronment for all of the active. How many NFL or The organization is its own entity, kids in Macon County NBA stars do you get to meaning Macon County will not be to play baseball. watch play for two decades? affiliated with Little League (LL) The longer you follow an baseball this year. ~ Chuck Norton, athlete, the more difficult it “We want to provide a good is watching that sport after Macon County Youth baseball league, something safe for they’re gone. Basketball our kids to play,” Norton said. Baseball president wasn’t much fun to watch Norton and Stephen Apel, the after Michael Jordan retired league’s vice president who’s on (more so after both retire- a board that currently features 12 ranges and rules MCYB will employ ments with the Bulls than the people and is likely to expand, listed this year, Norton said. Wizards). As fans, we grow multiple reasons for breaking away attached to seeing brilliance from Little League. Making the change and everything that comes Establishing an independent The divorce from LL nearly hap- along with it, that when that league means not having to adhere pened a year ago. Norton was the athlete is gone it takes some to LL rules and regulations. It will vice president when the board con- time to get over it. allow MCYB to set age dates and templated breaking away. However, Tiger hasn’t played since customize rules the way it wants. time ran out and they were forced to six months ago, when he Price was also a factor. League stick with LL in order to offer youth was in contention to win accident insurance went from cost- a baseball league in which to play. right here in North Carolina. ing $6,000 when affiliated with Three weeks ago a meeting was A few weeks after that Little League to $2,600 now with held and the board voted to change Wyndham Championship MCYB, Apel said. Attending LL the name to Macon County Youth tournament, he underwent All-Star tournaments was a signifi- Baseball. A new website – mcyb. microdiscectomy surgery for cant expense that required teams us – was created. a second time on his lower and players to find ways to raise “We kind of parented ourselves back. money. after basketball,” Norton said. Reports surfaced earlier The biggest change will be the “We’re a locally controlled league this week that Tiger had a postseason. Since there is no lon- that doesn’t affiliate with anyone. setback and he could barely ger any LL affiliation, no All-Star It’s an opportunity for the kids to walk. Woods responded by tournament games will be played play ball, and what’s that it’s all posting a video to Twitter this summer after the conclusion of about.” showing him hit a 9-iron into regular season play. Macon County isn’t alone in a digital screen. The caption: Instead, MCYB will hold a year- making the switch. Swain County is “Progressing nicely.” end tournament – likely a three- also going independent, Norton said, It was a nice retort to the game or five-game series, Norton so any children among the tribe will setback reports. And it defi- said. After that, if coaches and have to play for Jackson County if nitely made me feel better Press file photo players want to continue playing, they want to play LL baseball. and his progress. Kehler Lamb pitches during an All-Star game last summer. Franklin’s they could enter a Cal Ripken or Buncombe and Haywood coun- Based on the comments baseball teams won’t play All-Stars this summer after deciding to Dizzy Dean tournament. Those two leave Little League and form an independent organization. leagues most closely match the age See Organization on page 2C See Tiger on page 2C Page 2 Section C — Friday, February 26, 2016— THE FRANKLIN PRESS Short: Panthers unable to repeat close win like last year Sports briefs continued from 1C Danae’ Woodard (three) and “It was tough for our Heidi Shope (one) also scored seniors; it always is,” Trout Unlimited meeting The Panthers lead- for FHS. Hartbarger said. “The under- FHS records ing scorer and senior co- classmen get another shot, but under The Tuckaseigee River Chapter #373 of Trout Unlimited captain tried to drive into End of the line for seniors for the seniors the realization will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, at the United the paint, but her path was The 14-11 record was the is it’s over. That makes for a Hartbarger Community Bank in Sylva. quickly blocked. She back worst in Hartbarger’s seven tough locker room.” Dinner is at 6:30 and costs $5, followed by a chance to up and attempted a contested seasons, but he still owns Hartbarger, along with 2009-10: 23-6 win a new fly rod, handcrafted by fellow chapter member Jim 3-pointer, but it didn’t fall. a 72.2 winning percentage. assistant coaches Tres Rogers 2010-11: 18-10 Mills. It was the second year in Five of those 11 losses were and Bekah Brooks, met 2011-12: 20-7 Charlie Chmielewski, TU volunteer coordinator for Great a row where FHS was locked by seven points or less. with the team Wednesday. 2012-13: 24-7 Smoky Mountains National Park, will discuss water sampling in a close game on the road The coach certainly Hartbarger’s message to the 2013-14: 24-4 results and the need for further sampling/volunteer opportuni- in the playoffs. Last year’s couldn’t fault the Panthers’ seniors was one of gratitude 2014-15: 17-9 ties. squad won by two points effort. for their great careers and 2015-16: 14-11 Trout Unlimited, headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, is at North Surry in the first “I’m proud of them,” he runs in the conference and Total: 140-54 the nation’s largest association whose mission is to preserve, round. said. “They battled. They the playoffs. (72.2 percent) protect and restore North America’s trout and salmon fisher- Agrusa and Taro led played hard. They played As for the underclassmen, ies and their watersheds. The chapters in North Carolina are the way offensively with 14 hard all year long, and that’s now is a time of rest, but 78-20 in WNCAC focused on ensuring the future of cold water fisheries in our points apiece. The guards all you can ask for.” come April it will be back to (79.6 percent) state. Chapter 373 serves Jackson, Macon and Swain counties. averaged 12.8 and 12.6 points It was the final game working on individual drills, per game this season. for the team’s four seniors: with team scrimmages and 10-7 in playoffs Roller girls trivia night Haley Hamilton scored 10 Agrusa, Hamilton, Woodard exhibitions planned for June. (58.8 percent) points. Payton Burrell (six), and Kristen Ledford. Smoky Mountain Roller Girls will be cranking it up with 80s and 90s theme trivia at 7;30 p.m. Saturday, March 5, at No Name Sports Pub in Sylva. The cost to register a team is $10 for a team of 4 people. The trivia game will consist of general Organization: Signups for season underway Tiger knowledge, pop culture and a lot of fun questions from the 80s and 90s decades! continued from 1C tory days rest. We basically this year for Macon County’s continued from 1C Proceeds from the trivia game will benefit the Smoky adopted Little League rules youth. Mountain Roller Girls to help with derby season travel related ties still have some age on that. So we’ll have the “Hopefully we dispelled from Tiger’s agent, Mark expenses. The Smoky Mountain Roller Girls have a tradition groups playing LL, Norton same stringent rules protect- most of that now,” Norton Steinberg, it sounds like of donating proceeds from their ticket sales to local charities said, but many others are ing these kids’ arms.” said. chipping, putting and short since their debut sold out bout in 2012. The 2016 season is playing Cal Ripken or Dizzy Players ages 4-15 can join There were 360 children irons are all he’s hitting at no exception, with bout proceeds benefiting the local Life Dean tournaments instead. MCYB, starting with tee-ball who played LL baseball in this point in his recovery. Challenge organization. While baseball is no lon- at 4-5 years old, coach pitch 2015. Admittedly, signups That’s certainly way better SMRG has also donated funds to other organizations such ger affiliated with LL, soft- at 5-6 years old, machine for MCYB have been slow, than being confined to the as Hawthorne Heights, Qualla Safe House and Big Brothers ball is staying the same. pitch at 7-8, then 9-10, 11-13 although Norton said it’s couch. and Big Sister of Swain County in the past. The Smoky “As a Franklin Little and 14-15. starting to pick up. However, hitting a 9-iron Mountain Roller Girls used the Bryson City Christmas Parade League Softball board, we Last year, LL players Parents have three ways is one thing, while ripping a as an opportunity to collect canned food items to donate to felt it was in our best interest had to play up a year based to register their children: driver 300 yards is another Community Table’s food bank. to play Little League,” said on their age, Norton said. • Online at mcyb.us ballgame entirely. So he still Smoky Mountain Roller Girls is a nonprofit all women’s Justin Moffitt, the league’s This year MCYB will use a • At a live signup from 10 has plenty of work to do. flat track derby team from Swain County. Skaters from president. “Over the past player’s age as of April 30 to a.m. to 2 p.m. March 5 at the Speculation on Tiger’s Swain, Jackson, Haywood and Macon counties comprise the several years, we’ve had a determine their category. Macon County Community return has been as extreme team. Women ages 18 and up are encouraged to come out for lot of success representing The biggest change from Building as him not playing at all practice on Sunday and Wednesday evenings from 6-8 p.m. Franklin locally and in post- LL is likely to occur among • Drop in during office this year, to not ever playing Men and women are invited to join the team as non-skating season All-Stars.” the 11-, 12- and 13-year-olds. hours at the Community again. officials, referees and volunteers. MCYB will utilize 50-70 Building and ask for a MCYB Call me an optimist, Smoky Mountain Roller Girls will host their season opener Playing ‘real baseball’ distances. That means pitch- registration form but I’ve long held the belief Saturday, March 12, with a doubleheader against Palmetto Although it’s a significant ers will throw from 50 feet Tryouts are slated for that Tiger will play at The State Roller Girls of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, at the change breaking away from from the plate and the dis- March 12, weather permit- Masters. That leaves him six Swain County Recreation Center in Bryson City. LL, Macon County play- tance between bases will be ting. Games are expected to weeks to get fully healthy ers, coaches and parents can 70 feet. It’s longer than the start April 4, and teams will and tee it up at Augusta. Macon County Youth baseball signups expect a fairly similar expe- 46-60 distances LL uses for likely play a 12-game sched- Obviously, the short-term rience. this age group. ule before postseason play. focus is about getting to Ways to register your child: Pitch count limits will be Also, MCYB will let Norton said it’s likely watch Tiger play again. Once 1. Online at www.mcyb.us. in place for children of all players in this age group lead MCYB will need to make that occurs and he’s back on 2. Registration day. Live sign-ups will be taken from 10 age categories, likely exactly off on the bases. tweaks or changes during its the course, then the debates a.m. to 2 p.m. March 5 at the Macon County Community the same as LL. “They can lead off and first year. Also, he didn’t rule about whether he can win Building. “That’s a rule Little play real baseball,” Apel said. out the possibly of rejoining another major will fire back 3. Drop in. Go to the Community Building and ask for a League has that I whole- “They’ll learn to read pitch- LL in the future. up. youth baseball registration form. heartedly agree with to pro- ers, steal bases and stuff like However, the focus is on But for now, here’s hop- Registration fees are as follows: $65 for first child; $55 for tect kids’ arms,” Norton said. that. Before, they had to stay making it the best league pos- ing he continues “progressing second child; $45 for third child. Pitch count limits are a on the base until the ball was sible for the youth of Macon nicely” and is able to play A birth certificate is required for players who didn’t play safety measure, since over- past the plate.” County. again soon. baseball last year. use injuries are a potential It should help prepare “The main thing is we’re concern among children with players for middle school, not held to all of the stip- developing bodies. where the distances are ulations of Little League,” “A lot parents were con- 60-90. Norton said. “We can make cerned with undisciplined it fit to our community and coaches throwing kids’ arms Signup time offer a safe environment out to win a game,” Apel Some parents were con- for all of the kids in Macon said. “Everybody will go by cerned whether there would County to play baseball.” a pitch count and manda- even be a baseball league Bowling scores Macon County High Series-Male 1 6 0 F a y e K a p p e n Youth Bowling 661 Jim Bigmeat 160 Brenda Jacobs H i g h G a m e - B o y 631 Charlie Honeycutt 2 0 6 I s a a c J a c k s o n 585 Jim White High Series-Female 2 0 3 J e s s e H o p k i n s 442 Faye Kappen 1 6 8 D y l a n C a b e H i g h G a m e - F e m a l e 432 Brenda Jacobs 17 7 J a n e P a r k y n 429 Carlotta Crow High Series-Boy 17 6 R e t a R a m e y 514 Jesse Hopkins 174 M a r l i n e M u e l l e r Mr. Bob’s Carpet Outlet 500 Isaac Jackson H i g h G a m e - M a l e 421 Dylan Cabe H i g h S e r i e s - F e m a l e 2 6 6 D w a i n S a g e r 489 Reta Ramey 2 5 8 D e n n i s P e r k i n s H i g h G a m e - G i r l 483 Jane Parklyn 2 4 8 J o e l S p r i n g e r 2 0 1 S a m a n t h a H o l l a n d 442 Brenda Jacobs 11 5 K a y l a H o l l a n d High Series-Male 7 6 K a y l e e R o t e n Young At Heart 700 Eric Roten H i g h G a m e - M a l e 681 Dennis Perkins High Series-Girl 2 6 6 R o n M o o r e 669 Dwain Sager 470 Samantha Holland 2 2 4 W a y n e N i e n a b a r 3 1 7 K a y l a H o l l a n d 2 2 3 J i m W h i t e H i g h G a m e - F e m a l e 202 Kaylee Roten 2 2 3 J a n e t B u r r e l l High Series-Male 2 2 1 M i c h e l l e L o e w y Sew Creative/ 670 Ron Moore 1 8 9 L i l a S h e a r l Bald Head Realty 583 Fred Johnson H i g h G a m e - M a l e 568 Jim White High Series-Female 2 5 8 W i l l E m e r s o n 562 Janet Burrell 2 5 6 D o u g W a r d H i g h G a m e - F e m a l e 553 Michelle Loewy 2 4 6 P a u l L i s e n o 17 9 D e b b i e C a r v e r 523 Lila Shearl 17 8 P a m I v e s High Series-Male 1 6 8 M a r t h a S t e p h e n s Knotty Ladies 675 Will Emerson H i g h G a m e - F e m a l e 663 Bruce Streeter High Series-Female 2 0 2 S t e p h a n i e S e a y 658 Jonathan Pruitt 482 Pam Ives 2 0 1 R e t a R a m e y 478 Debbie Carver 2 0 0 M i c h e l l e L o e w y H i g h G a m e - F e m a l e 451 Marline Mueller 1 9 1 S u n s h i n e S n o w High Series-Female 1 8 9 P a t Z i l b a u e r Early Birds 540 Michelle Loewy 1 8 7 A l i c e D a v i s H i g h G a m e - M a l e 5 1 6 D e b b i e C a r v e r 2 18 J i m H i t e 502 Stephanie Seay High Series-Female 2 1 3 J i m B i g m e a t 508 Sunshine Snow 2 0 8 E a r l C a r l t o n Dogwood 494 Alice Davis H i g h G a m e - M a l e 487 Dana Wood High Series-Male 2 7 8 K y l e L e d f o r d 487 Debbie Carver 581 Jim Hite 2 7 7 B r a n d o n W o l f e 545 Earl Carlton 2 6 8 Tr e n t W o l f e Young At Heart 530 Willard McCoy 268 Rob Rinker H i g h G a m e - M a l e 530 Don Stewart 2 7 7 J i m B i g m e a t High Series-Male 2 4 7 J i m W h i t e H i g h G a m e - F e m a l e 714 Rob Rinker 2 4 4 C h a r l i e H o n e y c u t t 1 6 4 C a r l o t t a C r o w 709 Jon Ruger 1 6 4 D o n a H i t e 693 Kyle Ledford THE FRANKLIN PRESS – Friday, February 26, 2016 – Section C Page 3

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We are currently looking for Recovery Education donna@blackrockgraniteand- Treatment Team (ACTT) Assistant Managers and Sales Seeking an RN, or LPN, to join Center (REC) cabinetry.com The Crossroads Chronicle Associates for our Franklin, Seeking passionate, values- CARRION TREE SERVICE our Jackson County Assertive Bryson's Food Store is now ac- in beautiful Cashiers, North Sylva and Bryson City loca- Community Treatment Team driven and dynamic profes- Specializing in dangerous tree Carolina is seeking a talented tions that would like to be a (ACTT) in the beautiful moun- sional to join our Macon Coun- removal and total tree care. cepting applications for seasonal and full-time positions for graphic designer. part of the team with our cur- tains of western North Caroli- ty Recovery Education Center Free estimates. 24 hour re- rent outstanding team mem- na. The ACT nurse is respon- (REC). This program reflects sponse. Fully Insured with Cashier, Stock person and Deli department. Experience is pre- The right individual will be bers. sible for conducting psychi- a unique design which inte- Workman's Comp and Gen- ferred but not necessary. detail oriented, skilled in ad Team Member Require- atric assessments; assessing grates educational, clinical eral Liability. Every call an- Salary is negotiable. Please ap- design, be able to produce ments: physical needs; making appro- and peer support components swered personally by Owner, ply in person or call Terry Wat- attractive magazine pages Smiling face priate referrals to community in a center based milieu. To Emmanuel Carrion, with a son for details @ 828-526-3775 and assist in laying out Courteous, sociable & outgo- physicians; providing manage- be considered, an applicant quote the same day!! (828) the newspaper. ing ment and administration of should be familiar with the re- 371-4718 or visit us on Face- Career Opportunity- Tiger GA Providing excellent customer medication in conjunction with covery paradigm of mental book Carrion Tree Service. Installation, Maintenance, De- The best candidate will also the psychiatrist; providing a health and substance abuse service to keep customers services. Applicant must have Now accepting credit cards. sign/ Flowers be a multitasking individual coming back range of treatment, rehabilita- Do not put yourself at risk Experience a plus; but not nec- with the ability to prioritize and tion and support services and a valid driver's license, reliable by hiring a tree company Willing to work hard sharing shift management re- transportation, flexibility and essary. Required: Clean driving meet deadlines. Ambitious, good attitude, self without Workmen's Comp. record, background & drug sponsibility with the ACTT co- moderate computer skills. A Excellent grammar motivated, interest in learning ordinator. Employee must Master's degree and license screen; enthusiastic; willing- to advance in the company ness to learn and grow. Earn- and spelling skills are have a valid driver's license eligibility are also required. required. Dependable & trustworthy. without violations or restric- MACON and HAYWOOD ing potential $12.50 - $18.00+ Must have a phone and trans- p/hour ($26k - $37k); quarterly tions, which could prevent COUNTIES The Chronicle uses Adobe portation completing all required job Employment Support production bonuses; and 401K, Responsibilities: CHRIS COOK GRADING Disability, and Life Insurance. Creative Suite CS6 on a functions. Full or Part time Professional (ESP) We specialize in Landscaping, All interested applicants please Macintosh platform. Servicing customer's purchas- applicants welcome. The ESP functions as part of a grading, crosstie walls, boulder call 706-212-0490 between es fast and friendly Clinician - Recovery team that implements employ- walls, and we also haul gravel. 5-9 p.m. or email resumes to Newspaper or magazine Restocking merchandise Education Center (REC) ment services based on the experience required. Email Occasionally assist disabled Seeking passionate, values SE-IPS model. The team's Call for a free estimate 828- [email protected]. driven and dynamic profes- 371-1768 resume and design samples to customers with gas purchases goal is to support individuals Established gem mining busi- Publisher Mike Henry at Maintaining the cleanliness of sional to join our Jackson with MH/SUD obtain and ness looking for EXPERI- the store inside and out County Recovery Education maintain competitive employ- mhenry@CrossroadsChroni Center (REC). This program ENCED GENERAL MANAGER cle.com. Requires bending, stooping, ment. The ESP is responsible who can work effectively in a standing and reaching reflects a unique design which for collaborating with clients integrates educational, clinical multi task environment, open No phone calls please. Requires lifting up to 40 on the creating and achieving minded, possess budgeting pounds and peer support components their personal employment skills, and has strong personnel High quality EXPERIENCED Benefits: in a center based milieu. To goals. They will also develop JEWELER needed for estab- be considered, an applicant relationships with potential management experience. Recruiting bonus should be familiar with the re- Knowledge of gem mining oper- lished gem mining business. Paid vacations after 6 months employers in the community in Full or part time positions avail- covery paradigm of mental order to create employment ation, retail sales, or jewelry Health, Life and Dental Insur- health and substance abuse sales a plus. Must be willing to able. Must be able to work with ance opportunities for clients. Appli- gold/ silver, and have excellent services. Applicant must have cants must have a valid work flexible hours including Long Term/ Short Term Dis- a valid driver's license, reliable nights, weekends, and holi- skills in ring sizing, gemstone ability driver's license with no restric- setting, and repairing. Knowl- transportation, flexibility and tions and a Bachelor's degree LUCAS TREE SERVICE days. Resumes can be e- Service Awards moderate computer skills. A & STUMP GRINDING mailed to edge of lapidary equipment a And many more or higher. Preference will be plus. Must be willing to work Master's degree and license given to Qualified Professional Bobcat & Chipper. Licensed [email protected] or Apply in person at Hot Spot in eligibility are also required and insured. Experienced dropped off at Santas Lands flexible hours including nights, and Certified Employment Franklin, Sylva or Bryson City JACKSON/ HAYWOOD Support Professionals. and reliable. Available for all main office Hwy 19 Cherokee. weekends, and holidays. Re- COUNTIES sumes can be emailed to or send resume to CHEROKEE COUNTY your tree needs. No job too [email protected] Peer Support Specialist - small or big. Free stump EXCAVATOR OPERATOR [email protected] or Recovery Education Center Clinician - Assertive grinding with removal of tree. Excavator operator for residen- dropped off at Santas Land (REC) Community Treatment Team Liability and Workman's tial grading/ excavating in the main office Hwy 19 Cherokee. Meridian is seeking a Peer (ACTT) comp. Cashiers area. CDL a plus. Support Specialist to work in Seeking an energetic and pas- Must be capable of occasional Jewelry shop is seeing EXPE- sionate individual to join the (828)369-7459 RIENCED JEWELRY SALES- our Recovery Education Cen- (828)371-8467 physical labor. Please respond ters in Haywood and/ or Jack- Assertive Community Treat- to [email protected] with PEOPLE who are professional, ment Team, in the beautiful self-motivated, outgoing and son County. Being a Peer name, phone number, brief de- SHAW INDUSTRIES Support Specialist provides an mountains of Western North scription of past experience. who are successful in one- on- Franklin NC Now Hiring. Com- Carolina. Come experience HOME REPAIR / one high end sales. Must be opportunity for individuals to petitive Pay and Benefits. transform their own personal the satisfaction of providing MAINTENANCE EXPERIENCED ASSISTANT willing to work flexible hours Electrician III; Night Shift. recovery-oriented services nights and weekends. Salary lived experience with mental MANAGER for local restaurant. Milling Sidematch Feeder; health and/ or addiction chal- within the context of a strong Hourly wage plus monthly plus commission. Applications Night Shift. team wraparound model serv- THE HOUSE DOCTOR lenges into a tool for inspiring bonus. Please send resume to can be picked up at or resumes Please visit shawfloors.jobs to hope for recovery in others. ing Clay, Cherokee and Gra- Painting, Pressure Washing, PO Box 1811, Franklin, NC can be dropped off at Santas apply online. For more infor- Applicants must demonstrate ham counties. If you are not Carpentry, 28744. Lands mail office Hwy 19 mation call Ashley Hyder, Hu- maturity in their own recovery familiar with ACTT, this posi- Decks-Tile-Windows Cherokee. man Resources (828)349- process, have a valid driver's tion will provide you with an Siding, Trim, Plumbing, Full and part time positions available for retail sales and Landscaping and Property 7081 or (828)349-7026 license, reliable transportation opportunity to experience an Soffitt & Facia gem ores sales. Must be out- Maintenance company seeking and have moderate computer enhanced service that really and much more. going self- motivated with a full-time crew leader. 3-5 years skills. Part time work may be works! Must have a Master's One call does it all!! neat appearance and positive experience required with knowl- available. degree and be licensed/ li- Dependable, Honest, attitude. Applications can be edge of pruning, planting, lawn For further information and to cense eligible. For further in- Experienced, Fully Insured. picked up at Santas Land main and equipment maintenance. complete an application, visit formation and to complete an Call 828-371-2554 office Hwy 19. Must be a self-starter and a our website: application, visit our website: strong team leader. Valid www.meridianbhs.org www.meridianbhs.org ROOFING. MIKE Carpenter's. FULL TIME ADMINISTRA- driver's license and clean driv- TECHNICAL SERVICES New roofs, re-roofing, repairs, TIVE POSITION for a friendly ing record required. Back- REPRESENTATIVE gutter cleaning. 34 years expe- extrovert available in very ground check required. Call Northland Communications is rience. Insured. (828)421-3473. busy veterinary office. Profes- 828-507-6907.A seeking a Technical Services sional appearance, computer Representative who will be re- fluency, excellent customer LOOKING FOR QUALIFIED sponsible for providing infor- CONSTRUCTION service skills- including willing- Mechanic. Must have experi- mation and assistance to cus- ness and proficiency at tele- ence and tools. Inquire in tomers by maintaining good person at Ramsey's Auto Clin- ★★★★★★★★★★★ phone sales, ability to multi- customer relations and treat- task, minimum of 2 years of ic. ing each customer contact as BOWERS REMODELING, college and the ability to work MOUNTAIN CREDIT UNION a sales opportunity in a pro- INC. on Saturdays required. Experi- Career opportunities in WNC fessional manner both on the Decks & Porches ence preferred. Email resume: for experienced financial ser- telephone and in person. This Additions [email protected] vices professionals! See cur- position is located in High- Kitchens & Bathrooms rent openings at: lands, NC and demonstrates a Roofs & Roof Repairs GROWING MEDICAL mountaincu.org. Branch Man- commitment to customer ser- Painting BILLING OFFICE has immedi- ager, Loan Officer, or Member vice by exceeding customers' Windows & Doors ate openings for energetic, full Service Representative. Seven expectations through assisting Quality Workmanship time medical billing assistants. locations to serve our mem- with sales, scheduling, billing Excellent References. Monday- Friday. Duties in- bers. and problem solving. The “Insured” clude charge entry, payment Volunteer Firefighters successful candidate possess- Chris Bowers, Owner posting, answering phones, in- The Town of Franklin is seek- es excellent communication (828) 421-4725 surance AR, mailing claims, ing applications for volunteer and strong customer service running local errands. Primary firefighters. Those interested skills and is able to handle any care billing experience re- can complete a volunteer fire- customer tactfully, courteously DAVID WARMAN quired. Travel may be in- and professionally. Minimum CONSTRUCTION fighter application available on volved. Salary negotiable. the Town of Franklin's website, one in cable television or cus- Building & Remodeling Send resume & cover letter to tomer service and high school Structural & Foundation www.franklinnc.com. apply@currentmedicalser- Hard copies of the application diploma or equivalent, some Repair vices.com. college education preferred. A Roofing & Chimney Repair are located at 95 East Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734. curiosity and aptitude for tech- Decks & Stairs SEEKING APPALACHIAN nical proficiency is required. Additions Weekly meetings and training FAMILIES sessions are every Thursday Equal Opportunity Employer. Retaining Walls TV producers are on the hunt night beginning at 7 p.m. at the Pre-employment drug test, Waterproofing for multi-generational families Franklin Fire Station. Prefer- motor vehicle record and (828)524-9401 (or communities who are like ence for applicants with fire- background check required. (828)421-9096 family). People who are self fighter certification and a Class- Please send resume and cov- sufficient and have found an B Commercial Drivers License. er letter to: TSR - Highlands | RETAINING WALLS IN- unconventional way to make Please turn in applications or Fax: (206)623-8034 | E-mail: STALLED. Railroad ties, seg- money and survive in the re- mail to Tim Chavis, acting Fire [email protected] mented block and rock. Struc- mote Appalachian mountains. Chief, Franklin Fire Department com. See website for details: tural repairs, water proofing, Homesteaders, unique family located at 49 Maple Street, www.yournorthland.com/high- steps and terraces, (828)524- business, miners, bourbon dis- Franklin, NC 28734. lands 9401, (828)421-9096. tilleries, etc. FINDERS FEE - if you know anyone call 323- HOUSEKEEPING 308-2544 or email jc_carol- [email protected] NEED HELP WITH Cleaning your home. Call me (828)347- 6284. MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES WE ARE HIRING!! "The Nantahala Outdoor Center is hiring Reservationists and C&C PUMPS Shift Supervisors for the 2016 Well pump sales, service and season. To learn more, visit installations. Call David noccareers.com/seasonal-jobs/ Cheek (828)369-5176. and submit an application." Page 4 Section C — Friday, February 26, 2016— THE FRANKLIN PRESS Classifieds GENERAL EDUCATION MISCELLANEOUS CABINS LEGALS EMPLOYMENT FOR SALE FOR RENT CASE MANAGER - Employ- 2016. Andrew Carington, Timothy RESIDENT COUNSELORS ment & Training: Coordi- US STAMP COLLECTION VF+ CABIN ON A small stream. Mulvaney, David Knickel, William Make a positive impact on the nates the Workforce Innova- in five Lighthouse albums. $6K Fireplace and gas heat. Edgar S. Starns Neisel, Linda Thompson, Andrew tion Opportunity Act that ser- firm. (828)508-5798. $400/mo. (828)524-7973. c/o John F. Henning, Sr., Rosen, Standard General lives of youth with Methodist vices Adults and Dislocated Home for Children! We're Attorney Communications LLC, Standard Workers in Swain and Jack- WANTED TO BUY MOBILE HOMES Henning & Henning, PA General Fund L.P., Standard seeking Resident Counselors son counties. Work location 124 Harrison Avenue for our group home facility in General GP LLC, Standard will vary. Works with JobLinks BUYING CAST IRON skillets, FOR RENT Franklin, NC 28734 General Management LLC, Franklin. Requires experience partners in delivering services axes, anvils, dairy bottles, (828)369-6797 Standard General Holdings LP, working with youth, clean country store items. Call Rod- 2 BEDROOM. Includes Electri- 02/12/16-03/04/16 #225695 to customers who are commit- cal. $100/wk. (828)524-7973. Standard General S Corp., Acme background/ driving record, ted to become self-sufficient. ney Holland. (828)342-0660. Amalgamated Holdings LLC, minimum of a high school Bachelor's degree in Human BEAUTIFUL, INEXPENSIVE PUBLIC NOTICE Hicks, Muse Fund III diploma/ GED and the ability Services or Psychology, or BOATS / MARINE TRAILERS! 3BR/2BA, 2BR/1.5- FOR WSPA-TV Incorporated, Hicks, Muse, GP to work a flexible schedule. equivalent combination of edu- BA starting at $425.00/mo. Partners III, L.P., HM/3GP Salary: $24-28K with benefits cation and experience re- 1984 Harris 24' pontoon. New Good location. Clean park. On February 11, 2016, an Partners, L.P., and Hicks, Muse, available. Apply online at quired. Knowledge of Employ- seats and carpet. $2,750 HUD OK. (828)342-8470, (828) application was filed seeking Tate & Furst Equity Fund III, L.P. www.mhfc.org ment & Training programs a 828-342-8809 332-1827, Email lorihertz@ya- FCC consent to the transfer of The officers, directors, and 10% hoo.com control of Media General or more shareholders of Nexstar plus. Must be able to work Communications Holdings, LLC, with little supervision. Must PARTS & ONE WEEK FREE. Small 1 Media Group, Inc. and the FOOD SERVICES licensee of WSPA-TV, entities in its ownership chain are have a valid NC Drivers Li- bedroom, includes utilities. $75 Spartanburg, SC, from the cense. A pre-employment ACCESSORIES Perry Sook, Lisbeth McNabb, Fine dining restaurant in High- weekly. (828)349-1715, (828) Shareholders of Media General, Geoff Armstrong, I. Martin lands looking for experienced drug screen is required. An 342-1062. Inc. to Nexstar Media Group, Inc. EOE/AA Employer. Apply at AUTO PARTS/ COLLISION Pompadur, Dennis Miller, line cook, March through PARTS; Bumpers, fenders, The officers, directors, and 10% Thomas McMillan, Jay November. Please email re- the NC Works office, 23 Ma- COMMERCIAL or more shareholders of Media con Ave, Franklin, NC 28734 headlights and used parts- General, Inc. and the entities in Grossman, Thomas Carter, Brian sume to lakesiderestaurant@ Motors, transmissions, ac- FOR RENT Jones, Timothy Busch, Thomas frontier.com or at www.ncworks.gov by its chain of ownership are Diana 5:00 p.m. on Monday, Febru- cessories. Installation avail- Cantor, Royal Carson III, H.C. OBrien, Elizabeth Ryder, Blake able. Franklin Body Shop CAROLINA JUNCTION Russell, Marc Lisker, John JOIN A CULINARY TEAM ary 29, 2016. Charles Diao, Dennis Fitzsimons, (828)524-7494. MINI STORAGE Soohyung Kim, Douglas Phelan, Glenn Fuhrman, MSD IN CLAYTON MACON COUNTY SCHOOLS 45 Macon Center Drive McCormick, John Muse, Torchlight Partners, L.P., MSD Premier Private Club above has an employment vacancy HOMES FOR RENT Franklin, NC Wyndham Robertson, Vincent Torchlight Partners (MM), L.P, Lake Burton is seeking experi- for an Exceptional Children's (828)524-8800 Sadusky, Thomas Sullivan, MSD Partners, L.P., and MSD enced Lead Cooks with re- Teacher for the 2016-17 School 2 BEDROOM CLOSE to town. James Woodward, Deborah Partners (GP), LLC. spectful, positive attitude, will- Year. North Carolina Certifica- Pay one month - McDermott, Robert Richter, 02/26/2016 #229367 ingness to take direction, and Paved access. Level lot. tion is required for all teaching $550/mo. (828)421-6593. Get second month Andrew Carington, Timothy keep clean area. Reliable positions. Applications are Mulvaney, David Knickel, William transportation and references. FREE Advertisement of Request for available online at www.ma- 4BR/3BA, 3 STORY. Great with mention of this ad Neisel, Linda Thompson, Andrew Apply to mwilkins@thewater- con.k12.nc.us/employment or view. $1,300/mo. 3BR/1BA in Rosen, Standard General Proposals fallclub.com or go online to town. Power, water & sewer Communications LLC, Standard Pursuant to North Carolina at the Macon County Schools General Statue 143-129.8, www.thewaterfallclub.com Administrative Office. Applica- furnished. $700/mo. (828)342- General Fund L.P., Standard under Quick Links. 3960. General GP LLC, Standard Macon County is requesting and tions will be accepted until the General Management LLC, will accept sealed proposals for position is filled. Macon County CHARMING, IMMACULATE, Standard General Holdings LP, Mobile Food Unit Services for SHIFT MANAGER NEEDED: Schools is an Equal Opportuni- 2BR/1BA cottage. Covered Call for special pricing Standard General S Corp., Acme Macon Countys Parker Meadows Please call 369-9999 or stop in ty Employer. deck. Highlands Road. Amalgamated Holdings LLC, Recreational Complex, until for application at Papa's Pizza $650/mo. References required. 5 Locations to serve you! Hicks, Muse Fund III Friday, March 4, 2016 at 10:00 To Go, 263 Holly Springs MACON COUNTY SCHOOLS (828)369-7300, (770)757- is accepting applications for a Incorporated, Hicks, Muse, GP a.m. local time, by Lindsay Plaza, Franklin. 7500. Contact Cowboys and Di- COURTHOUSE PLAZA BUILD- Partners III, L.P., HM/3GP Leopard, Macon County School Psychologist for the vas. 2016-17 School Year. North ING. Large one room office Partners, L.P., and Hicks, Muse, Purchasing Agent, at the Macon THE BOWERY RESTAURANT suite, $195/mo. includes utili- Tate & Furst Equity Fund III, L.P. County Annex Building, 5 West Carolina licensure is required HOMES FOR RENT. Call The officers, directors, and 10% is now hiring experienced line for this position. Applications (828)421-9008 or visit ties. (828)371-2211, (828)524- Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734 cooks, servers, bartenders, 7799. or more shareholders of Nexstar at which time they shall be are available online at www.- www.FranklinHomeStore.com Media Group, Inc. and the opened. The proposals bussers and hostesses. Call macon.k12.nc.us/employment Robbie @ (828)369-3663. OTTO AREA; 2BR/1BA cottage PROFESSIONAL, SPACIOUS entities in its ownership chain are submitted shall not be subject to or at the Macon County on 1 acre. $700/mo. First and OFFICE space. 1 block from Perry Sook, Lisbeth McNabb, public inspection until the Schools Administrative Office. last. Available April 7th. (828) courthouse with excellent park- Geoff Armstrong, I. Martin contract is awarded. Interested MEDICAL Applications will be accepted 369-5435. ing. Ideal for physician, attor- Pompadur, Dennis Miller, parties may obtain a complete until the position is filled. Ma- Thomas McMillan, Jay OTTO, NC; 2BR/2BA. Available ney, accountant, etc. Call (828) description of the requirements PHYSICAL THERAPY con County Schools is an st 421-2993. Grossman, Thomas Carter, Brian for Mobile Food Unit Services TECHNICIAN Equal Opportunity Employer. April 1 . Study. 1 year old. Qui- Jones, Timothy Busch, Thomas et neighborhood. $1,000/mo. from Lindsay Leopard, Macon Part time – (Mon, Wed and HOMES FOR SALE OBrien, Elizabeth Ryder, Blake County Purchasing Agent, 5 PART TIME First, last. security. Possible Russell, Marc Lisker, John Fri). rent to buy. David, (828)743- West Main Street, Franklin, NC Busy, private clinic specializ- 3BR/2BA, 2 car garage, work- Phelan, Glenn Fuhrman, MSD 28734, Phone Number (828) 524- CIRCUIT BOARD REPAIR 9909. shop. Waterfront. $135,000. Torchlight Partners, L.P., MSD 1640, anytime between Monday ing in outpatient orthopedics. Project based circuit board re- Citrus County, Florida. (828) Torchlight Partners (MM), L.P, College degree in health relat- ROOMMATE WANTED and Friday, 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 pair technician needed. Materi- 421-2045. MSD Partners, L.P., and MSD p.m., except holidays. Any ed field preferred. Private entrance studio cable Partners (GP), LLC. als and supplies provided. internet electricity washer and contract resulting from a Excellent position for someone Based in Clayton. LAND & LOTS 02/26/2016 #229363 interested in this field. Submit dryer included. No security de- proposals received shall be Call 706-782-5715. FOR SALE awarded to the person or entity a letter of introduction, a com- posit. $650 per month. Contact PUBLIC NOTICE Teresa Fritz 828-371-8106 that submits the best overall pleted application and resume FIREWOOD www.fsbo.com/168542. FOR WYCW proposal as determined by the to HealthWorks, 235 Jim Berry APARTMENTS Acreage. Views. Much creek- awarding authority. Road, Franklin. FIREWOOD; 16” through 20”, front. Tusquittee. Make offers. On February 11, 2016, an Notwithstanding the foregoing, $60. Full size pickup load. FOR RENT Ccp-221526 application was filed seeking Macon County reserves the right EDUCATION Hardwood cut to length. Split & FCC consent to the transfer of to reject any or all proposals. delivered. Free delivery. Todd, 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT. LEGALS control of Media General All proposals in response to this (706)982-3353. Free Laundry Room. Walk To Communications Holdings, LLC, request for proposals contained TEACHER Town. $575/mo. (828)349-4491 EXECUTOR NOTICE licensee of WYCW, Asheville, herein shall be made to Lindsay Make a positive impact on the FURNITURE or (828)421-3173. NC, from the Shareholders of Leopard Macon County lives of youth with Methodist Media General, Inc. to Nexstar FREE electric Hospital bed and VERY LARGE STUDIO apart- Having qualified as Executor of Purchasing Agent in a sealed Home for Children! We're ment. Furnished. Includes all the Estate of Anna T. Anthos, Media Group, Inc. envelope containing proposal seeking a NC licensed Teach- lift chair. Call Frank 828-421- The officers, directors, and 10% and be marked upon the outside 1680 utilities & Direct TV. $575/mo. deceased, late of Baton Rouge, er for our group home facility Louisiana, this is to notify all or more shareholders of Media the following: REQUEST FOR plus security. (828)332-7175, General, Inc. and the entities in in Franklin. Requires a 4-year MISCELLANEOUS (828)332-0562. persons having claims against PROPOSALS FOR MOBILE degree from an accredited col- the estate of said deceased to its chain of ownership are Diana FOOD UNIT SERVICES FOR lege/ university, two years of FOR SALE CONDOS exhibit them to the undersigned Cantor, Royal Carson III, H.C. MACON COUNTYS PARKER classroom experience working on or before the 16th day of May, Charles Diao, Dennis Fitzsimons, MEADOWS RECREATIONAL YAHAMA PIANOS, KEY- FOR RENT 2016, or this notice will plead in Soohyung Kim, Douglas COMPLEX. The name and with middle/ high school aged BOARDS, guitars liquidation students, valid NC Teacher's bar of their recovery. All persons McCormick, John Muse, address of the person or entity sale. Free delivery and full ser- LARGE 2BR/2BA. Holly indebted to said estate will Wyndham Robertson, Vincent making the proposal must be License and clean back- vice included. Parker Music, Springs Community. Dishwash- Sadusky, Thomas Sullivan, ground/ driving record. Apply please make immediate plainly marked on the outside of 5200 Hwy 74 West, Whittier, er, W/D. First & Last. $700/mo. settlement. James Woodward, Deborah each envelope. online at www.mhfc.org. NC. 3 miles west of Dillsboro. (828)371-7777. This the 12th day of February, McDermott, Robert Richter, 02/26/16 #229839 Real Estate Transactions Feb. 15 Joan Lafferty of Ft. Lauderdale, Charles Michael McCall and wife ship. No revenue stamps. successor trustee of the Porter ley, property in Cartoogechaye From Calvin M. Douthit of Fla., to Joan D. Lafferty, trustee of Renee Sutton McCall of Franklin, From SunTrust Mortgage Inc., C. Duncan Revocable Trust, of Township. Revenue stamps $450. Topton, and Delores Douthit Wil- the Joan D. Lafferty Trust, prop- to Jeremy James Teem of Frank- of Richmond, Va., to Glen W. Andrews, property in Smithbridge From Rodney J. Drake and liams and husband Joseph Her- erty in Highlands Township. No lin, property in Ellijay Township. DuBridge and wife Connie S. Du- Township. Revenue stamps $82. wife Roberta J. Drake, to Carlos man Williams, to Christopher M. revenue stamps. Revenue stamps $280. Bridge of Florence, S.C., property Luis Bonilla and Mary Alice Bo- Douthit of Topton, property in From Margaret W. McKenna, From Paul John Takach Jr. in Franklin Township. Revenue Feb. 19 nilla of Jacksonville, Fla., property Nantahala Township. No revenue trustee of the McKenna Family and wife Glenda Mae Takach, to stamps $358. From Barbara G. Bryant and in Ellijay Township. No revenue stamps. Trust, of Peachtree City, Ga., to Jerry Ray Coleman and wife Mar- From Robert L. Dudley and husband Edward Bryant, to Deb- stamps. From Ricardo M. Parks of Rebecca Suzann Hummell of Syl- tha Yvonne Coleman of Franklin, Betty K. Dudley, co-trustees of the ra J. Gillespie, property in Frank- From Thomas R. Grady, suc- Franklin, to Maria de Jesus Re- va, property in Franklin Township. property in Ellijay Township. Rev- Dudley Family Trust, and Chester lin Township. Revenue stamps cessor trustee of the R.W. Grady sendiz Velez of Franklin, property Revenue stamps $10. enue stamps $214. N. Miller, to James Foree and wife $200. Trust of Naples, Fla., to Shirley in Franklin Township. Revenue From Cathy V. Stamey of From John D. Barker and wife Kelsey of Franklin, property in From Heather Cotton and hus- Colley Bergeron Salisbury of stamps $140. Franklin, to Danny Cook of Frank- Susan E. Barker, to John M. Car- Smithbridge Township. Revenue band Nathan Pennington, to Da- Franklin, property in Smithbridge lin, property in Franklin Township. ruthers and wife Pauleah H. Tom- stamps $300. ryl H. Langer and wife Cynthia S. Township. No revenue stamps. Feb. 16 Revenue stamps $52. linson of Jefferson, La., property From Carolyn Sue Percival, to Langer, and Deborah A. Langer, From Delbert Lowell Jacks of From Marilyn H. McConnell, to From BBJ Fairways, Inc., of in Smithbridge Township. Rev- David P. Abbott and wife Laurie property in Smithbridge Town- Atlanta, Ga., to Price M. Kloess Jeffrey Todd McConnell of Frank- Georgia, to Elizabeth K. Bantley enue stamps $336. Michelle Abbott of Springﬁ eld, ship. Revenue stamps $70. and wife Joy T. Kloess of Bir- lin, property in Cartoogechaye of Highlands, property in High- From Lawrence C. Jencks, Va., property in Nantahala Town- From Andreone Family LLC, mingham, Ala., property in High- Township. No revenue stamps. lands Township. No revenue trustee of the Lawrence C. Jencks ship. No revenue stamps. of Clermont Fla., to Michael R. lands Township. Revenue stamps From Maurice O. Beasley and stamps. 2000 Trust, to Angus N. McFad- From Thomas M. Ford III, to Belanger and wife Debra J. Be- $400. wife D. Faye Beasley of Adrian, From Wayne Chris Sheils, to den and wife Kristin B. McFad- Robert Shane Franks of Franklin, langer of Port Orange, Fla., prop- From Michael C. Strahan of Ga., to Liz Learn of Franklin, Andrew T. Sheils Jr. and suc- den of Houston, Tex., property property in Smithbridge Town- erty in Ellijay Township. Revenue Lynn Have, Fla., to Treva A. property in Franklin Township. cessors in trust, as trustee of the in Highlands Township. Revenue ship. Revenue stamps $38. stamps $16. Bosley and husband Melvin W. Revenue stamps $92. WCS Dynasty QPRT Trust, and stamps $880. From Lawrence M. Patton From Ronald D. Sandage and Bosley Jr. of Otto, property in From Betty Jane Davis, to successors in trust as trustee of From Acuity Capital LLC of Jr. and wife Donna P. Patton, to wife Carolyn G. Sandage, to Tra- Smithbridge Township. Revenue Joshua Young, property in Mills- the WCS Revocable Trust, of Au- Knoxville, Tenn., to Donald L. Ak- Donald P. Duncan, trustee or vis D. Tallent and Leanna J. Shir- stamps $70. hoal Township. Revenue stamps gusta, Ga., property in Highlands ers Jr. and wife Julia W. Akers of $36. Township. No revenue stamps. Knoxville, property in Highlands From Jeff L. Tripp and wife Township. Revenue stamps Karen W. Tripp of Sylva, to Julie Feb. 17 $1897. D. Steadham of Franklin, property From Leroy Grider and wife in Franklin Township. Revenue Kathy Grider of West Colum- Feb. 18 stamps $296. bia, S.C., to Trevor M. Trammel From Jessie McCall Revis of From Luiso Vera and wife and wife Hannah M. Trammel Franklin, to Neil Alberry and wife Elena C. Vera, to Kyeong choe of Franklin, property in Cowee Jessica Alberry of Franklin, prop- of Tucker, Ga., property in Car- Township. Revenue stamps $285. erty in Franklin Township. Rev- toogechaye Township. Revenue From Elizabeth D. Fusco, suc- enue stamps $300. stamps $245. cessor trustee of the Elizabeth From Julia E. Jared, to Julia From Matthew D. Elliott of D. Dann Trust, of Winter Gar- E. Jared trustee of the Vernon Franklin, to Jeremy Dockery and den, Fla., to Robert A. Johnson M. Jared and Julia E. Jared Liv- wife Tracy Dockery of Franklin, and wife Victoria R. Johnson of ing Trust, property in Highlands property in Smithbridge Town- Lecanto, Fla., property in Frank- Township. No revenue stamps. ship. Revenue stamps $330. lin Township. Revenue stamps From Maxwell Felton Hall From Gregory R. Owens and $219. trustee, to Susan Hall Breeding of wife Kathy S. Owens, to Eileen D. From James Thomas Dalton, Georgia, property in Flats Town- Anderson of Highlands, property to James Gary Dalton and wife in Highlands Township. Revenue Cindy J. Dalton of Highlands, stamps $1404. property in Highlands Township. SUPER CROSSWORD From Cassa Marlin Combs and No revenue stamps. NSWERS wife Mary Lou Combs of Frank- From Gerry A. Albus and Verta A 2.26.16 lin, to Candace Combs Smith J. Albus of Ocala, Fla., to Richard of Franklin, property in Franklin Hammond of Franklin, property in Township. No revenue stamps. Franklin Township. No revenue From sherry Stott Henderson, stamps. executrix of the estate of Lillian From Rosemary Rohanic, to S. Stott, and Sherry Stott Hender- Fred W. Balke and wife Susan A. son, to Sherry Stott Henderson Balke of Franklin, property in Car- and husband Jerry V. Henderson toogechaye Township. Revenue Jr., property in Franklin Township. stamps $410. No revenue stamps. From RTJ of Franklin LLC by From Yvonne Lyons Miller and its manager Timothy J. Ryan, to husband Steve Howard Miller, to Ricardo Morales Rojas, property Heather Vesta Miller, property in in Millshoal Township. No rev- Franklin Township. No revenue enue stamps. stamps. From James William Fuchs From Robert Lafferty and wife and wife Linda Jane Fuchs, and