The Macon County DOWNTOWN MERCHANTS SSIDEWALKIDEWALK JULY 4 10AM - 5PM SSALEALE DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN & Shopping Guide See Pg. 5 July 2, 2020 • 24 Pages Volume 38 Number 7 FREE INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER www.themaconcountynews.com Franklin plans modified event for the 4th Deena C. Bouknight “In fact, many folks will not Contributing Writer even have to leave their homes to view them,” said Scott. I am the Flag I am the flag of the United States of America. When North Carolinians William “We are working with Hale Arti- Hooper, John Penn, and Joseph ficier, Inc. of Lexington, North Hewes risked their lives along with My name is Old Glory. Carolina, to produce the show,” I fly atop the world's tallest buildings. 52 others to sign their names to a said Summer Woodard, Town I stand watch in America's halls of justice. document asserting the necessity to Manager. “This all-aerial show will I fly majestically over institutions of learning. “dissolve the political bands” with feature hundreds of fireworks with I stand guard with power in the world. Britain, Naturalist William Bartram nearly 250 shells in the grand fi- Look up and see me. was trekking through Western nale alone. With so many summer North Carolina and Cherokee Na- activities on hold or cancelled due I stand for peace, honor, truth and justice. I stand for freedom. I am confident. tives inhabited what became to the pandemic this year, it was Franklin, 165 years later. Although I am arrogant. I am proud. important for the Town to maintain When I am flown with my fellow banners, much has occurred since the sign- one of our local traditions.” My head is a little higher, ing of the Declaration of Independ- A perimeter around the site will My colors a little truer. ence in 1776, July 4 has been Franklin’s Fireworks will be launched in East be secured and spectators will not I bow to no one! faithfully celebrated due to its sig- Franklin and said to be visible from “just about any- be allowed to park or walk close to I am recognized all over the world. nificance as the birth year of Amer- where around Franklin,” said Mayor Scott. the launching site, said Woodard. I am worshipped - I am saluted. ica. Individuals and families I am loved - I am revered. Despite the pandemic- are encouraged to watch at I am respected - I am feared. led health crisis that has a distance either from their overshadowed 2020 thus I have fought in every battle of every war for more than 200 homes and other areas years. far, Independence Day around Franklin where the I was flown at Valley Forge, Gettysburg, Shiloh and Appamatox. will not be overlooked. show will be visible. I was there at San Juan Hill, the trenches of France, in the Ar- Those attending are ex- gonne Forest, Anzio, Rome and the beaches of Normandy. Franklin pected to comply with all Guam, Okinawa, Korea and KheSan, Saigon, Vietnam know me. The Town of Franklin social distancing guide- I was there. I led my troops. announced June 18 that it lines in place including I was dirty, battleworn and tired, would offer a July 4th six-feet of separation from but my soldiers cheered me and I was proud. fireworks show. Added to others, and they are en- the Town’s pronounce- I have been burned, torn and trampled on the streets of countries couraged to wear facial I have helped set free. It does not hurt for I am invincible. ment is assurance that coverings if leaving their I have been soiled upon, burned, torn and trampled in the streets spectators will be able to cars at any time prior to or of my country. see the fireworks show during the event. And when it's done by those whom I've served in battle - it hurts. and still have the ability “With so much fear and But I shall overcome - for I am strong. to remain at a safe dis- sacrifice because of the I have slipped the bonds of earth and tance from one another. virus, coupled with the stood watch over the uncharted frontiers of space from my van- “With the cancellation emotional whammy of the tage point on the moon. Photos by Vickie Carpenter of the Chamber of Com- George Floyd death and I have born silent witness to all of America's finest hours. But my finest hours are yet to come. merce’s annual fireworks aftermath, we need the show, the Town of Franklin When I am torn into strips and used as bandages for my Fourth more than ever,” wounded comrades on the battle field, stepped up to provide our citi- said Vice-Mayor Barbara when I am flown at halfmast to honor my soldier, zens and visitors with a unique McRae. “I’m glad town resi- or when I lie in the trembling arms of a grieving parent at the way to view fireworks. This is a dents will be able to enjoy the grave of their fallen son or daughter, first for the Town and we be- fireworks without exposing lieve you will be able to see themselves to the potential dan- I am proud. them from just about anywhere ger of a crowd. It will be a wel- I am the flag of the United States of America. around Franklin,” said Mayor come break and also a statement Bob Scott. Originally entitled, My Name is Old Glory of faith in our country and our by Howard Schnauber Fireworks Over Franklin will future, and our ability to work Sumitted by Linda McMahan launch from East Franklin at 15 our way to a healthier, better First Street, across from the place for everyone.” Shops at Riverwalk (formerly “These are certainly challeng- East Franklin Shopping Center.) A popular activity on July 4th – and every summer day – is 828.369.6767 ing times for all us,” said Mayor PRST STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID Thus, people parking all around a visit to the Macon County Recreation Park pool. Micah, www.themaconcountynews.com PERMIT 22 Caleb, of Franklin, and Jack and Adaline of Atlanta took ad- [email protected] GOODER PUBLISHING CORP. the Town of Franklin should be FRANKLIN, NC 28734-3401 able to view the show. vantage of the break in the clouds to cool off Wednesday. See FOURTH page 2 2 THE MACON COUNTY NEWS & SHOPPING GUIDE VOLUME 38 NUMBER 7 THURSDAY, JULY 2, 2020 Day, Highlands Chamber of Commerce is providing a vir- Continued from page 1 tual concert, live-streamed on the Chamber’s Facebook Patriotism test comes with sweet rewards FOURTH page. The Wobblers, a South Carolina band, will perform at 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 4th. With an emphasis on New Jack the Dipper, a 1976 established ice cream shop with Scott. “The Town of Franklin feels that it is important that Orleans style rhythms and unique instrumentation, the four Western Carolina locations, including one on Georgia we have a way to celebrate and create a safe way for our band pulls from a wide variety of influences, including Road in Franklin, is celebrating National Ice Cream Month residents and visitors to share a wonderful experience while gospel, blues, hard-bop jazz, and old school twangy coun- with the I Pledge for Ice Cream Project. In an effort to at the same time preserving physical distance.” try. bring awareness to American patriotism – surrounding In- In partnership with WFSC Radio, the event will also fea- dependence Day – the business will award any child at or ture a live broadcast beginning at 8:30 p.m. At 9:30 p.m., Lake Glenville below the age of 12 (accompanied by an adult) who can WFSC will air a patriotic soundtrack for the fireworks dis- Even though Cashiers’ annual Fireworks Extravaganza recite the Pledge of Allegiance a free small ice cream in play; people watching the fireworks can tune into 104.9 on the Green has been canceled, Celebrate Independence one of its signature made-to-order warm waffle cones. FM. Day with the Friends of Lake Glenville is still occurring. The kickoff will take place all day on Saturday, July 4, Fireworks over Franklin will begin at 9:30 p.m. on Sat- On Friday, July 3, beginning around 9:30 p.m. is a pres- as well as every Monday and Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. dur- urday, July 4. Prior to the actual fireworks display, test entation of the annual fireworks spectacular over the lake. ing the month of July at all Jack the Dipper locations: shells will be fired at 9 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. so that people Franklin, Sylva, Waynesville, and Fletcher. “who want to view the fireworks display can determine if Sylva According to Michael Martone, owner, “The I Pledge they might need to move to a different location for better On July 4, fireworks will begin at dark, around 9:45 concept was created by ice cream entrepreneur and Holly- viewing,” said Mayor Scott. p.m., and can be seen from anywhere around the down- wood movie producer Stratton Leopold and his wife Mary, Rain date for Fireworks over Franklin is Sunday, July 5th town area of Sylva, according to fireworks organizers at who launched the I Pledge for Ice Cream Project in Sa- at 9:30 p.m. The traditional July 4th parade on Main Street the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce. vannah, Ga., on July 1, 2010, to underscore the importance in Franklin has been cancelled. However, merchants on “The Chamber thanks their corporate sponsors who of teaching patriotism to young children. Jack the Dipper Main Street are showcasing their retail offerings by spon- make the fireworks show possible,” said Kelly Donaldson, also strongly agrees with these principles and is excited to soring a sidewalk sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. assistant director. A Concert on the Creek at Bridge Park, continue supporting this concept. The project received the The event will feature music, snow cones and plenty of along with food trucks and kids’ activities, were also sup- coveted Promotion of the Year Award from National Dip- good bargains. Some stores may be open late as Main Street posed to be part of the July 4 celebration, but Donaldson per Magazine at the National Ice Cream Retailers Associ- may be the best view of the fireworks happening in East issued this statement after the N.C. Governor's announce- ation Convention in 2010, and has since spread across 39 Franklin. ment on Wednesday, June 24, to extend Phase 2 of Covid- of the United States to over 165 ice cream shops.” 19 restrictions until at least July 17: “The Jackson County Jack the Dipper is considered an old-fashioned, hand- Highlands Chamber of Commerce has postponed the 11th season of dipped ice cream parlor that serves, besides waffle cones, Highlands in Macon County will not offer a fireworks Concerts on the Creek again until at least July 17.For spe- sundaes, shakes, malts, ice cream sodas, and banana splits. show this year, but shops, restaurants, hiking trails, and cific locations and hours of operation, visit www.jack- For specific locations and hours of operation, visit more are open. And, as a way to celebrate Independence thedipper.com. www.jackthedipper.com. THURSDAY, JULY 2, 2020 VOLUME 38 NUMBER 7 THE MACON COUNTY NEWS & SHOPPING GUIDE 3

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The nation was expanding whereas deeply cherishing the memory of these –while Southern states campaigned for new ter- fallen and fast falling heroes, and their many acts ritories to be slave states, the North wanted them of bravery and deeds of valor in the late war be- to be free. It was one point of contention that un- tween the States, together with the sacred influ- deniably led to the Civil War. However, as is the ence of their pure and bible lives as citizens and case with most divisive issues today, that con- civilians.” tention wasn't present in Macon County during the The act goes on to say that the Monumental As- Civil War. History recounts the decision for North sociation was formed for the direct purpose of Carolina to join the war as being one of survival – erecting a suitable monument to those, “who sac- if they fought for the North, they would be joining rificed and offered their lives upon the altar of their the Union after the first attack on South Carolina, country in the late War between the States in a leaving North Carolina to be the southernmost course sacred and just, as an ever-living reminder Union state and most certainly an entire battle- to succeeding generations of their valor and patri- ground for the War. With the surrounding states otism. seceding to join the Confederacy, North Carolina The initial association approval in the General followed suit and the brave men who answered Assembly was comprised of a list of more than 50 the call to join the fight did so because there was Macon County residents working toward creating no other choice. Newspaper archives from the the monument in Franklin. The act goes on to time prove that men in Macon County went into specifically state, “The association shall have battle fighting someone else's war and just pray- power to build and erect either on the public ing to return home. When many of them didn't re- The Confederate monument is located on the square in Franklin in a well-kept garden maintained square or at some other convenient place in town turn, a monument was erected in their by the Franklin Garden Club. The monument was installed in 1909. of Franklin, Macon County, North Carolina, a remembrance in downtown Franklin. monument, not to cost exceeding five thousand Before monuments began being removed last states to secede and did so in part due to all ford County after the end of the war, suggested dollars and such design and material shall be across the country, even as recently as two weeks neighboring states already joining the Confeder- during a business meeting that members of the agreed upon; the same to stand as a perpetual me- ago when North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper acy. Because of the state’s reluctance to be in- camp form a monument association in an effort to morial to perpetuate the memory of those brave ordered the removal of two monuments at the state volved in the war at all, there was a greater sense erect a memorial on the public square. soldiers who either lost or offered their lives in the capitol, a total of 109 Civil War monuments or of importance and pride taken to honor the men The work on the Civil War monument in service of the Confederate States.” memorials stood across North Carolina. Of those who died in a war they never wanted to be a part Macon County dates back to 1903 when a number Once approved by the General Assembly, the 109, 100 were dedicated to Confederate efforts of, which is why the monument in Rankin Square of Confederate veterans met Nov. 26, 1903, and Monumental Association got to work raising the during the war and eight represented the Union. is dedicated to soldiers from Macon County, and formed the Macon County Monumental Associa- money to build the monument in Franklin. Among There is also a memorial dedicated to the African not that war or soldiers in general. While Southern tion. Major Rankin read a plan of organization and the more than 50 names listed as being members American soldiers who fought during the War. states built memorials for the Confederacy in the submitted a form of constitution which was of the association were wives and children who Over the last few years, Civil War monuments early 1900s for a variety of reasons and intents, adopted. Nine officers were elected for the asso- lost their husbands and fathers in the war. The have been the subject of heated debates, with op- history shows that the charge to erect a monument ciation president and seven as vice presidents, and women spearheaded fundraising efforts. ponents calling for their removal and supporters in Franklin was led by a Civil War veteran in the secretary and treasurer. Of the seven vice presi- “A quarter at a time, the families of those fallen calling for their protection. The effort to remove last years of life who wanted to honor his fallen dents, one was chosen from each of the seven soldiers raised the money themselves to build the Civil War monuments cites the racial sentiments brothers. companies that served in the war. Four years later, monument on what was then the public square,” of many monuments across the South that while said Shook. dedicated to the Civil War, were erected during Two years later, in February 1909, the the Jim Crow era as a passive attack on black North Carolina General Assembly voted Americans, according to one source. Southern to authorize the Macon County Board of leaders against segregation were said to have or- Commissioners to donate a modest plot chestrated the creation of hundreds of monu- of land to the association for the purpose ments in Southern States under the guise of of erecting the monument. preserving history and the Confederacy, but de- The statue in Franklin specifically tractors infer it was an intimidation attempt and names seven units who fought in the war a silent warning for black Americans fighting and originated from Macon County. The for equality. county’s first Confederate military force Even before the vast numbers of monuments was Company H, 16th North Carolina were built during the Civil Rights era, dozens Regiment; they were honored with their of monuments were built in the early 1900s in inscription placed directly above the pri- the South with similar passive intentions – a mary inscription. The three remaining way to protest the Union’s victory. However, sides of the monuments each display an not all monuments are created equal. There is inscription to an infantry unit and below, no denying that monuments across the South Although the sculptor is un- a cavalry company. symbolize slavery and the resistance to segre- known, the stone statue in On Sept. 30 1909, Macon County pre- gation or accepting the Confederate loss, docu- Rankin Square includes in- pared for the unveiling of the highly an- ments available to the public at the Macon tricate details worthy of note. ticipated monument. The event was a County Historical Society Museum tell a story Photos by Vickie Carpenter grand occasion with grand stands built of setting out to establish a monument in around the monument to house the more Franklin to honor the 300 men who never re- than 1,500 people in attendance. turned home from the War – a memorial site to The first documented conversation regarding the North Carolina General Assembly voted to ap- The “Confederate Veteran” publication serve as a gravesite for families for generations to erecting a monument in Macon County in honor prove an Act to Incorporate the Macon County recorded the event. be able to visit since their soldiers remains never of Confederate soldiers was held in September Monumental Association at the request of the “Maj. N. P. Rankin, president of the Macon made it off of battlefields across the country. 1903 during an annual reunion of Charles L. Confederate veterans of Macon County. County Monument Association, called the assem- Robert Shook, curator for the Historical Society Robinson Camp No. 947. Major Nathaniel P. Minutes from Chapter 165 of the 1907 session bly to order and requested Adjutant W. A. Curtis to Museum noted that North Carolina was one of the Rankin, who moved to Macon County from Guil- of the General Assembly states, “The Confeder- act as master of ceremonies. Rev. J. A. Deal, of the THURSDAY, JULY 2, 2020 VOLUME 38 NUMBER 7 THE MACON COUNTY NEWS & SHOPPING GUIDE 5 Episcopal Church, invoked the divine CO. D. Southland.” blessing. In most fitting and tender man- 62ND REGIMENT N.C.T. North Carolina was the first state to experience ner the minister returned thanks for the INFANTRY a casualty during the War, when a soldier from benefits and privileges of the day, for the CO. K. Edgecombe County was killed. From then, North brave men who had gone before and those 9TH REGIMENT N.C.T. Carolina went on to lose more men during the war who still remain and whose heroism and 1ST CAVALRY for its population than any other state fighting in devotion are to be honored by this memo- the Confederacy. As Curtis remarked years later rial. Then the Franklin Choir rendered East side: during his address at the "The Old North State Forever!" CO. I. annual reunion of Con- The September celebration included a 39TH REGIMENT N.C.T. federate Veterans, the break for lunch at the Junaluska Lodge. INFANTRY families of the men lost “Hon. J. Frank Ray delivered the ad- CO. E, in battle have no dress of welcome in an admirable and ap- 65TH REGIMENT N.C.T. gravesite to visit to propriate manner, which was responded to 6TH CAVALRY mourn and victory to cel- by Hon. J. M. Gudger, Jr., of Asheville, N. The inscription at the base of the monument reads, “In mem- Just before the celebration broke ebrate. Which, according C., a former Congressman from this dis- ory of the Sons of Macon County who served in the Con- for dinner, North Carolina Governor to Shook, is why the trict. The unveiling address was appropri- federate Army during the war period 1861-1865.” W.W. Kitchen gave a speech the monument was so impor- ate and beautifully delivered by Miss “Confederate Veteran” remembered tant to the families of the Elizabeth Kelly, daughter of Lieut. M. L. eran.” as being “polished, scholarly, and 300 men who died from Kelly, of Company D, 62d North Carolina Regi- The monument reads: historical, and held his audience spell- Macon County. ment,” reported the “Confederate Veteran.” “IN MEMORY OF bound for an hour or more.” Veterans in “Men who died on bat- With the intent of honoring the men from attendance were treated to a private din- tlefields across the South THE SONS OF MACON COUNTY Major N.P. Rankin Macon County, the honor of unveiling of the mon- WHO SERVED IN THE ner with both Gov. Kitchen and Gov. weren’t brought back to ument was given to the families of men repre- CONFEDERATE ARMY M.F. Ansel of S.C. who also attended the Macon County to be laid senting all seven companies from Macon. DURING THE celebration. to rest,” said Shook. “That monument serves as a “The following ladies, descendants of the com- WAR PERIOD The monument was formally presented by Ad- gravesite for those families to visit to honor their manding officers of the seven companies that 1861-1865 jutant W. A. Curtis, from whose address the fol- lost loved ones.” went from Macon County to the war, Mrs. F. T. North side: lowing extracts are taken: It wasn’t until sometime later that the area on Smith, Misses Kate Robinson. Irene Ashe, Lassie CO. H, / 16TH REGIMENT, N.C.T. "It is appropriate that this monument has been Main Street now known as Rankin Square was Kelly, Esther Rogers, Maggie Angel, and May INFANTRY reared in memory of the sons of Macon County named for N.P Rankin for not only his efforts in McDowell, marched to the front of the monument West side: who served in the Confederate army during the securing the monument for Macon County, but to and pulled the cord, and the veiling fell gracefully CO. B. period of the war, 1861-65. It will remind our chil- honor his service in the Civil War as well as his from the statue and floated gently down right and 39TH REGIMENT N.C.T. dren's children of the heroism and devotion of a work as a teacher and civic leader up until his left of the shaft, and the monument stood unveiled INFANTRY people who fought through four years of the great- death. Rankin was buried at the Presbyterian in all its grace and majestic beauty, while the as- South side: est conflict ever known on this continent in de- Church Memorial Gardens just four years after the sembly applauded,” wrote “The Confederate Vet- fense of home and State and our beautiful monument’s unveiling. Well, you’ve always wondered what we do at LIBERTY WOOD PRODUCTS

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Also in- day they are scheduled to be in school. there will be only two platforms for providing in- an announcement on what plan will be used to cluded in plan "B" is if schools can only operate School board member Fred Goldsmith ex- struction, that will be through Google Classroom allow students to return back to school in August. at 50% capacity, this means that half the students pressed concern regarding opening in plan “B." or through campus learning. We are providing The announcement was expected at a July 1 press would be in school on Monday and the other half “How is a student whose parents are not at professional development for teachers, over the conference. Scenarios, as of now include an A, would be in school on Tuesday. On the days the home, because they need to work, going to get next six weeks. We are streamlining the process," B, or C, schedule option. Macon County School students are not in school, they will be required to the guidance and help they need with their as- said Baldwin. Superintendent Dr. Chris Baldwin said at the complete assignments through remote learning. signments, and what if the parents need to place The school board sent out a survey to parents School Board meeting on Monday night that he Dr. Baldwin said that they have enough devices their child in day care, how is that going to and teachers a few weeks ago to see how they felt had received much information in the last week to be able to give out to students who need one. work?” he asked. “It would be a burden on the regarding the issues for reopening and how re- regarding plan "B." Students who have no internet at home will be parents and the student." mote learning worked for them. Teachers who re- This phase would require students to be in able to park by a school and access the school's Dr. Baldwin emphasized the fact that whatever sponded that in terms of contacting their students, school at 50% capacity. Students who ride the bus internet system and download the needed assign- they do as far as remote learning is concerned, Google Classroom, email and phone calls were would be seated one to each seat and would re- ments so they could work on them at home with- they can improve on what they offer. the best. Some teachers used social network plat- quire both drivers and students to wear face cov- out needing internet access. The completed "It has to be better then what it was in the forms such as Facebook, Instagram and You Tube erings while on the bus. Middle and high school assignments could be uploaded the following day spring,” said Baldwin. "That is something that channel to contact students. Approximately 32 students and their teachers would be required to and then they could download the next assign- we are committed to be doing, is improving the teachers made home visits to students to take and wear face coverings while in class. The board is ment. For students who would not have the abil- education that we are providing through remote pick up homework packets. Parents had some learning." trouble uploading work so many of them took A change in the way students receive grades pictures and sent it in that way. Motivation was a will not be as it was in the spring. Students were problem due to grading policies. Parents were told that their grades would be the higher of what concerned with child care issues on days when they earned in March or if they improved through remote learning takes place. Teachers, students remote assignments. and parents participated in discussions that took "Many students ‘checked out’ academically place on line. due to that. This will not be the expectation for As far as whether or not parents want their stu- next year with improvements of the number of dents to return to school in the fall, out of a total devices we have and an expectation that we im- response of 1,653 parents 86% said “yes,” and prove the connectivity of Macon County, to the 13% said, “no.” Concerning transportation, extent that the school system can. There will be 77.8% of parents said they would drive their child enough ipads for every student in grades 5-12 and to school in the morning, which is 1,126 students also for anyone in K-4 school that doesn't have a compared to 23 who would ride the bus, making device." transportation less of an issue. To get home in the He also explained that the school system has afternoon, 845 respondents said they would pick purchased Wi-Fi "jet packs" that they could use to up their child while 600 said they would ride the provide Wi-Fi hotspots to a number of students bus. There were 211 parents who responded that that are close enough to a church, fire department, they do not plan on sending their child back to or a community building. If parents cannot get to school in the fall, but would be interested in vir- a school, they can pull into any of these places tual learning as an option if offered. Dr. Baldwin and access Wi-Fi. Students will be able to go into explained that teachers would not be involved in the community building and take part in a live- that scenario, that parents would have to come up stream lesson that the teacher is teaching that day. with a plan for that. Teachers would only have to Dr. Baldwin said that they are doing what they offer remote learning full time if the state went can to simplify he process. He explained that on from plan "B" to plan "C." Dr. Baldwin expressed March 13 they had no plan for remote instruc- concern that now they would have four plans they tion. would have to come up with.

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After more than three months of being closed due to formation available so far,” said Cabe. “It is encouraging that COVID-19, Franklin Health and Fitness announced late last businesses are trying to maintain sanitation and social dis- week that they would be opening their doors with safety pre- tancing but there could always be issues that arise not just at cautions despite Governor Roy Cooper’s Executive this specific facility but at any facility frequented by cus- Order banning gyms from opening during Phase 2. tomers.” “Franklin Health and Fitness is opening legally because Franklin Health and Fitness will be closing nightly from 8- the governor is allowing the ‘use of indoor gyms or fitness 9 p.m. to disinfect the entire facility with a new efficient facilities when that use is prescribed by or directed by a Electric Atomizer Sprayer (Fogger) and a Electrostatic medical professional,’ the Sprayer. facility posted to their Face- Cabe said no similar dis- book page on Friday. “Your “According to the guidance that the Attorney cussions between the right to privacy is recog- General’s office has provided regarding the use county’s emergency man- nized and respected by this agement and his office have facility. In accordance with of indoor gyms as medical care, a gym may be occurred up until this point. the Americans with Disabil- open to provide services that have been pre- “There have not been a lot ities Act, Members and scribed or directed by a medical professional.” of questions from similar fa- Guests will not be required cilities directed toward the to disclose any medical in- –Emily Ritter, Macon County Public Health Emergency Management of- formation or disability.” fice, especially as related to Gyms aren’t allowed to ask members for medical waivers this specific interpretation,” Cabe. “The NC Governor’s Ex- • We are limiting the amount of people inside the store or to talk about medical history because of the Americans ecutive Orders were obviously not issued by Macon County. with Disabilities Act and medical privacy laws. So, many County staff can assist with some questions but the official • Curbside Service Available are now opening their doors with a stipulation that people interpretation/opinion on compliance will be from the NC • Call ahead to place order & we will bring working out must have a doctor’s note – but they can’t ask Governor’s Office or an appropriate NC department or to see it. agency. Any specific questions from businesses concerning it to your car The medical provision loophole in the law came after an official opinion on what is and is not allowed per the Ex- • Customers can download ACE App to your phone Phillip Rubin, Special Deputy Attorney General—Special ecutive Orders are referred to NC Emergency Management Litigation Section, sent an email answering questions specif- to be submitted to legal staff with N.C. for review.” • Garden Center Open – Seeds for your Garden, ically about the exemption. According to Rubin, “this ex- Macon County Department of Public Health Public Infor- Flowers and all your other Garden needs emption applies, for example, to physical or occupational mation Officer said that Franklin Health and Fitness are per- therapy ordered by a medical professional. In many cases, mitted to reopen under the law. 75 W. Palmer Street • Franklin, NC physical or occupational therapists’ equipment is part of a “According to the guidance that the Attorney General’s of- 828 hospital facility or doctor’s office, but if health care profes- fice has provided regarding the use of indoor gyms as med- ( ) 524-0502 sionals determine that specific patients with medical condi- ical care, a gym may be open to provide services that have tions need to utilize equipment at an indoor gym or fitness been prescribed or directed by a medical professional,” said center, such care would not undermine the public-health ra- Ritter. “County officials have met with the management at tionale of the Phase Two order. Because the number of in- FHFC and gone over the specific occupancy, distancing and dividuals taking advantage of this exemption will be low, sanitation requirements for operating in these circum- the risk of the public is reduced versus opening these facil- stances.” ities to the general public at this time.” For additional details regarding Franklin Health and Fit- Macon County Emergency Management Director said that ness, visit their Facebook page or contact the facility at after learning of the precautions the facility intends to take, (828)369-5608.

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Apply in person Mon – Fri, 10am – 4pm, visit www.maconvalley.com to request more information, or call 828-524-7806. 37 E Main Street 3195 Old Murphy Rd., Franklin, NC Franklin, NC THURSDAy, JUly 2, 2020 VOLUME 38 NUMBER 7 THE MACON COUNTy NEWS & SHOPPINg gUIDE 9 Three test positive for COVID-19 NB&T Bank CEO: ‘No national coin shortage’ at Macon Valley nursing home Brittney Lofthouse – Contributing Writer institutions have begun to increase as regions reopen, resulting in the Federal Reserve’s coin inventory being reduced to below Macon County Public Health has identified a COVID-19 Social media rumors began circulating over the weekend re- normal levels.” outbreak in staff at Macon Valley Nursing Home. Because garding a “national coin shortage” after some businesses such The press release resulted in media reporting a coin shortage this is a congregate living facility it will continue to be iden- as fast food restaurants displayed signs asking for coins due to — even though the Federal Reserve specifically stated it was tified as an outbreak. The term cluster is used for non-con- a shortage – however, according to Nantahala Bank & Trust temporary, resulting in speculation and rumors. gregate, community-based spread. Three staff members of CEO Tim Hubbs – there isn’t any type of shortage locally. Hubbs explained that to accommodate for the injection of Macon Valley Nursing Home have tested positive for “What happened was, when people started to receive their cash needed by banks to cash stimulus check, there was a brief COVID-19, are asymptomatic and are isolating at home. stimulus checks they were cashing the checks, so companies interruption in coins being delivered to banks – however that The employees will not return to work until they have two such as Brinks delivered more cash during the week or two of was to accommodate the need for cash, not because there was negative COVID-19 tests, taken 24 hours apart. Macon Val- the checks instead of coins,” said Hubbs Monday morning. any type of shortage for coins. ley Nursing Home has been following the highest levels of “They went right back to delivering coins after that.” The brief interruption in coins being delivered to banks, Personal Protective Equipment standards while in their fa- While the U.S. Mint is the issuing authority for coin, the Fed- paired with stimulus checks being direct deposited into bank ac- cility and especially when working with patients. At this eral Reserve manages coin inventory and its distribution to de- counts which were then electronically accessible, may have at- time, no patient in any Macon County nursing home or pository institutions (including commercial banks, community tributed to a short decrease in coins, but it is something that will long-term care facility have tested positive for COVID-19. banks, credit unions and thrifts) through Reserve Bank cash op- end as quickly as it began. (See page 10 for a statement from Macon Valley.) erations and offsite locations across the country operated by Hubbs said that the bank has seen a request from businesses All the residents and staff of Macon Valley Nursing Federal Reserve vendors. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Pow- who do not have accounts with the bank request coins, how- Home have been tested for COVID-19 at the direction ell said last week in a press release that the shutdowns caused ever, their policy is to only service their clients and customers. MCPH’s Medical Director and Macon Valley’s leadership by the pandemic have raised concerns about circulation of coins, Hubbs said that if there was an actually need or concern locally, team, and plans are in place to isolate any residents, should which the Fed’s 12 regional banks are in charge of supplying to Nantahala Bank & Trust, which hasn’t experienced any sort of there be a positive result in the future. Macon Valley Nurs- commercial banks. shortage of coins, would provide coins if needed, regardless if ing Home and Macon County Public Health have been “With the partial closure of the economy, the flow of funds those in need were clients of the bank. working together and have verified that Macon Valley has through the economy has stopped,” Powell said during a virtual “We would certainly help if there was a need for us to, but all the necessary PPE, sanitizing, and monitoring supplies hearing with the House Financial Services Committee. “We are we are not at that point and I don’t see us getting to that point lo- and guidance they need to assure that any spread is minimal. working with the Mint and the Reserve Banks and as the econ- cally,” said Hubbs. As of June 30, Macon County had 282 cases; 146 active omy re-opens we are starting to see money move around again.” While the Federal Reserve has stated the coin shortage is tem- positive; 135 recovered; and one death. The press release from the Federal Reserve, which introduced porary and is taking precautions necessary to get back on track– Check www.facebook.com/MaconPublicHealth for up- the issue as “Strategic Allocation of Coins” – not a shortage – consumers who are returning to stores are encouraged to expe- to-date information. specifically said, “Federal Reserve coin orders from depository dite the recovery by spending coins when possible.

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Yesterday day marked the start regarding staff members testing positive for Covid-19 • An isolation unit has been constructed in our facility and of a new budget year for the Town meets the requirements for mold remediation, an exception- of Highlands. The town board ap- Ensuring our residents and staff are in a safe and healthy ally high standard. proved a scaled back budget at their environment has been our primary concern since the onset • We partnered with a COVID-19 Special Care Units June meeting. of this unprecedented pandemic, and it continues to be to (SCU) that we operate in Wake County, Mecklenburg The town manager developed the this day. Eighteen weeks ago, we began working to develop County and Wilson County and are currently evaluating ad- balanced budget based on projec- ditional dedicated SCU partnerships throughout the state. tions of less revenue due to the guidelines and protocols in the unfortunate event the virus became prevalent in our local community, which it has in • Knowing how difficult this time is for our residents and COVID-19 pandemic. If there is an family members with the imposition of visitor restrictions, upswing in the economy at Macon County. To date, we have aggressively implemented midyear, some capital projects that the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and we acquired iPads for virtual family visits with our residents were cut may be reconsidered. Prevention (CDC), the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid and for telemedicine purposes. Same goes for a cost of living ad- Patrick Taylor Services (CMS) and developed over 60 internal guidelines • As you know, the spread of COVID-19 continues justment for town employees. Our to ensure we are constantly taking appropriate precautions to throughout the state, impacting all areas, including Macon employees have truly stepped forward during this state of emer- prevent the spread of COVID-19. The following list ex- County, creating greater exposure for our facility. Out of an gency. I hope we can make a midyear adjustment in their com- plains, in detail, the efforts we have taken to date: abundance of caution, we completed 100% testing of all res- pensation provided revenues increase. • Macon Valley started screening visitors and staff before idents and staff earlier this month. As a result of this 100% There are several road paving projects that were funded in testing, zero (0) residents or staff tested positive for COVID- this budget. The town has been behind in road paving for sev- it was a CMS mandate. We have rigid screening processes that we require all employees to complete with supervision 19. eral years. The board felt these roads projects could not be post- Despite the100%testing, we continue to test for COVID- poned for another year. At the top of the list was the second prior to the start of their shift. part of Cullasaja Road. Last year the first leg from US 64 to • We established routine monitoring for presence of signs 19 as needed due to the dynamic nature of the virus. The re- Mirror Lake was done. The rest of the road to the bridge at and symptoms of the virus in our residents. It is now general sults of further testing revealed that two (2) staff members Mirror Lake will be paved this summer. Also, Hickory, Cowan, knowledge that many people of all ages can have the virus tested positive for the virus. These individuals were screened Church Street Alley and Pinecrest will be paved. yet remain asymptomatic. prior to their shifts, at which time they reported no signs or These road paving projects will start sometime in late August • We partnered with Mother Earth Brewery, in Kinston, symptoms of COVID-19. and go through September. Lamar Nix, our public works di- N.C., to produce hand gel specifically for our company. Please know that we continue to monitor our residents’ rector, schedules paving when weather conditions are optimum • In early March we started making home-made masks in temperatures and assess them for signs and symptoms of and traffic is light. For instance, the week of the Fourth of July, COVID-19 every shift. Likewise, we continue to rigorously or during the late October leaf season, are not good times to be Goldsboro, N.C., and, to date, have produced over 27,000. We hired over 30 individuals to sew, cut and inspect our screen staff prior to all shifts. delaying traffic for road paving. In response to the two (2) staff members testing positive The budget also has funding for sidewalk repairs on Satu- masks, which are made of polypropylene and cotton with lah, Pierson Drive and in front of Reeves Hardware. The con- elastic ear loops. for the virus, MaconValley is in the process of conducting crete curb and railing at Reeves are in bad condition. A new • To supplement our supply of masks, we purchased 3D another 100% testing of residents and staff. wrought iron rail will replace the existing ugly pipe rail. Re- printing technology to manufacture face shields and, to date, We will continue to work closely with the Macon County pairs to the Loafers Bench on Main Street are also funded for have produced nearly 1,000. Health Department and the facility medical director for guid- this year. • In mid-April we began producing homemade surgical ance on care and communication. We also want to take this The town will purchase a new garbage truck this year for gowns at our Goldsboro location. To date we have made opportunity to thank the Macon County Health Department $172,000. This truck will be a midsize truck and replace an old close to 11,000 gowns. for all of their guidance and support during this unprece- one that has been rusting out in the back for a number of years. dented time. A new wood chipper is being purchased for the electrical de- • Additionally, we have distributed KN-95 and N-95 masks, currently the gold standard, to all staff. We were We would again like to stress that our foremost goal in partment for $85,000. The old chipper has been used on a daily everything we do is to provide for and protect the safety and basis for many years, and like the garbage truck it is simply forced to pay exorbitant prices for these products but knew worn out. that if we had a positive case of the virus in the building, well-being of our residents, staff, and community. Macon The 50-year-old, two-inch galvanized waterline serving they would serve as critical protection. Valley has in place effective and approved infection control Valentine Lane will be replaced this year for $192,000. The • We have received multiple deliveries of surgical masks protocols. We have also developed additional tools to iden- town has been replacing these old, rusty galvanized lines for a and are continuing to source more nationally and interna- tify, track and communicate potential symptoms should they number of years. tionally. develop in our residents or staff. We are also in close com- The police department will upgrade their radios to the new • We partnered with a laboratory in South Carolina to pro- munication with the local and State Health Departments, as Viper system. This system is used by the NC Highway Patrol. well as our community hospitals, who are providing up to The Viper radio system will cost $34,000. It provides much vide COVID-19 tests that deliver results in 48 to 72 hours versus other testing sites that were taking from 7 to 10 days the minute information. better reception in these mountains, and it allows different first Sent via Macon County Public Health. responders seamless communication with one another. for results. I want to wish veryone a very happy Fourth of July Week- • These tests, when we acquired them, provided the quick- end. We are suffering together through this COVID-19 emer- est results available to nursing homes. We are, however, gency. We will endure this scourge and get it under control. searching for rapid tests that return results within hours. To Email letters to We are a free and innovative country that will resurge and date, these rapid tests have not been available to nursing thrive. home communities. [email protected]

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Third Contributing Writer Contributing Writer Class Mailing Privileges Authorized at Franklin, N.C. 28734 THURSDAY, JULY 2, 2020 VOLUME 38 NUMBER 7 THE MACON COUNTY NEWS & SHOPPING GUIDE 11 Article misstates section of Confederate Constitution Dismantling ACA would put people on the streets Cowboys and hippies unite for freedom Ms. Lofthouse's article, "History says state's involve- The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court late It is somewhat alarming how many people expect and al- ment in Civil War was an economic decision," from June on Thursday to overturn the Affordable Care Act, telling the most invite a more drastic infringement on their freedoms. 25 not only diminishes the evils of slavery and its role in court that, “The entire ACA must fall.” The administration’s Our response from the onset of the Covid19 should have the Civil War, but also contains one glaring error. argument comes as hundreds of thousands of Americans have been that we will err on the side of freedom. When did we Ms. Lofthouse writes that the Constitution of the Con- turned to the government program for health care as they’ve stop being the land of the free and the home of the brave? federate States "outlawed slavery as part of the Confed- lost jobs during the coronavirus pandemic. Dismantling the Take charge of your own life. Nobody owes you anything. eracy." This couldn't be further from the truth. In fact, the ACA would leave more than 23 million people without The government has never been more ill equipped to solve Constitution of the the Confederate States enshrined slav- healthcare plans. your problems nor is it its function to do so. This is Amer- ery. Section IX to which she refers states, "No bill of at- The filing came the same day that a government report ica! Stand up and be somebody! Be brave and live free. tainder, ex post facto law, or law denying or impairing the showed nearly half a million Americans turned to the ACA in It amazes me that so many people who should know bet- right of property in negro slaves shall be passed." This April and May amid Covid-19’s economic devastation. Ac- ter are continuing to put their trust in elected officials, esp. means that in their constitution, the Confederate States cording to the Thursday report from the Centers for Medicare at the state and federal level. Can't we see that neither could not pass any law that prevented a person from en- and Medicaid Services, 487 million Americans took advan- Trump nor the crazy socialist Democrats will be capable of slaving people of African origin. The Confederate States tage of the special enrollment period on Healthcare.gov after bringing peace and freedom to a divided country? It is time made the enslavement of African Americans a permanent losing their healthcare plans, likely among the millions of for intellectual solutions from We the People rather than fixture of the newly formed nation. Americans who lost their jobs during the pandemic. The political solutions. The ruling elite desire to keep all of us The outlawing of slave trading to which Ms. Lofthouse numbers mark a 46 percent increase from enrollments in divided so that we are focused on petty issues instead of refers is in fact a ban on importing Africans from any for- April and May 2019. holding them accountable. The establishment wants us at eign nation other than the United States. This ban on im- The administration is asking for the entire law to be de- odds with each other so that we do not understand the big- portation was already a part of the U.S. Constitution. I will clared unconstitutional. However, the law includes and ex- ger picture. It is past time for a return to freedom and in- also add that this language of 'importation' is misleading. pansion of Medicaid eligibility. There was nothing magically dividual responsibility. If we do not learn real truth now What the Constitutions are discussing is the kidnapping constitutional about the previous eligibility cut off for Med- and stand up for it today, then America is well on its way to and transporting of people to be put into forced labor. icaid. And if some Medicaid is constitutional, more Medicaid the trash bin of empires. While North Carolina's late secession from the United is constitutional. The Trump administration is calling for the If you love your country, do something about it. Guard States and subsequent joining of the Confederate States is entire Medicaid program (at least the portion that covers peo- against the falsehoods from the left and the right and real- a complex topic, worthy of study, Ms. Lofthouse's article ple in or close to poverty) to be declared unconstitutional. ize true history and true constitutional principles. Act on misstates and misrepresents the facts. When we North All the low wage workers on Medicaid whose employers them. Live by them. Practice civil disobedience. Trust God Carolinians review our history of our involvement in chat- don't pay for health insurance will be without any access to Almighty and allow those that do not, to simply live their tel slavery and the Civil War, it should not be to paint a medical care unless the states pick up the Medicaid tab or lives also. Do not live your life by unconstitutional man- rosier picture and let ourselves morally off the hook. they self pay the whole bill. dates handed down by the corrupt politicians. Do not wear Rather, we should be honest about the moral evils of our I can already hear the hew and cry that the ACA and Med- a mask if you do not want to. That is your right. Business ancestors so that we may understand how those evils con- icaid are socialist programs, and that these people should just owners, if you want to earn money in a difficult economy, tributed to our present world. When we're honest about “pull themselves up by their boot straps.” simply allow non-mask wearers into your store while real- our failings, we stand a better chance from learning from Well… izing this entire mask charade is pointless. Psychologists them. You probably know people, here in Macon County, who have found that over 90% of test subjects will just go along are on Medicaid. One thousand, seven hundred Macon with what they think they are supposed to believe – even on Evan Hill – Franklin, N.C. County children are on Medicaid. The vast majority of wage clearly incorrect information. It is important to understand earners on Medicaid are low wage workers whose employers that most people, by far, prefer to go over the cliff with the don't, for a variety of reasons, pay for employee health in- rest of the collectivist lemmings than to actually sift through surance. These are hard working people trying to provide for relevant information on their own. It is important for re- Editor’s note: The following is the actual section of their family. They will not be able to afford healthcare for maining in the group. It's ancient, tribal behavior. Are you the Confederate States Constitution in question that themselves and their families. Then when they get too sick to part of the 90%? Ask yourself why you think the way you specifically states the intention of the Confederacy to go to work, without Medicaid to cover the costs of their do? Haven't we progressed beyond the spoon-fed crap that retain and acquire slaves in the newly formed govern- healthcare, these people will likely lose their jobs. Many of gets served up from the state-controlled media? There is ment. The constitution was adopted on March 11, 1861, these families will become homeless. These poor people will real truth if people are willing to search it out and willing and in effect from Feb. 22, 1862, through the conclu- still get sick anyway, and then present themselves to hospital to change their minds when exposed to truth. It takes effort, sion of the War Between the States. The assertion that Emergency Rooms. Right at the worst time, during this pan- but once freedom is discovered, we can all unite together slavery was outlawed in the Confederate States Consti- demic, for our ERs to get jammed up with “non-emergency” around freedom for each person to do according to his tution was false. However, North Carolina’s reasons for patients. choices as long as we follow the non-aggression principle becoming involved in the Civil War are complex and Or perhaps you know or are related to senior citizens and protect private property. It is time for cowboys and hip- varied. The sources cited indicated an economic inter- whose nursing home care is paid for by Medicaid. There are pies to unite against tyranny from government because con- est. It does not, however, negate the nefarious practice 550 seniors on Medicaid… they all will be kicked out on the tinuing to put your trust in elected bureaucrats on both sides of slavery which all Americans should abhor. street. of the aisle will only lead to more chains. Benjamin I suppose ending the ACA and cutting Medicaid is just the Franklin wisely said, "Those who would give up essential Section 9 - Limits on Congress, Bill of Rights kind of “tough love” we need right now so to remove liberty to purchase a little temporary security deserve nei- 1. The importation of negroes of the African race Franklin of the "scourge of communism." ther liberty nor security." from any foreign country other than the slaveholding John Barry – Franklin, N.C. Jim Gaston – Franklin, N.C. States or Territories of the United States of America, is hereby forbidden; and Congress is required to pass such laws as shall effectually prevent the same. 2. 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Palmer St. (lower level) • 828.349.7300 12 THE MACON COUNTY NEWS & SHOPPING GUIDE VOLUME 38 NUMBER 7 THURSDAY, JULY 2, 2020 Smithsonian traveling exhibition exploring impact of water From above, Earth appears as a water to inspire conversa- “Water/Ways” was inspired by an exhibi- planet with more than 71 percent of its sur- tions about water’s tion organized by the American Museum of face covered with this vital resource for life. impact on American Natural History, New York (www.amnh.org), Water impacts climate, agriculture, trans- culture. With the sup- and the Science Museum of Minnesota, St. portation, industry and more. It inspires art port and guidance of Paul (www.smm.org), in collaboration with and music. The Macon County Public Li- North Carolina Hu- Great Lakes Science Center, Cleveland; The brary, in cooperation with North Carolina manities Council, the Field Museum, Chicago; Instituto Sangari, Humanities Council, will examine water as Macon County Pub- Sao Paulo, Brazil; National Museum of Aus- an environmental necessity and an important lic Library is partner- tralia, Canberra; Royal Ontario Museum, cultural element as it hosts “Water/Ways,” a ing with numerous Toronto, Canada; San Diego Natural History traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian’s local organizations Museum; and Science Centre Singapore with Museum on Main Street (MoMS) program. and individuals. PUB Singapore. “Water/Ways” will be on view July 14 These groups are de- The exhibition is part of Museum on Main through August 24. veloping a film and Street, a unique collaboration between the The Macon County Public Library and the photographic tour of Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition surrounding community has been expressly the Little Tennessee Service (SITES), state humanities councils chosen by the North Carolina Humanities and its watershed, across the nation, and local host institutions. Council to host “Water/Ways” as part of the virtual and in-person To learn more about “Water/Ways” and other Museum on Main Street program—a na- public programs and Museum on Main Street exhibitions, visit tional/state/local partnership to bring exhibi- facilitating educa- 'Water/Ways” a traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian’s Museum on www.museumonmainstreet.org. Support for tions and programs to rural cultural tional initiatives to Main Street will be on view July 14 through Aug. 24 at The Macon County MoMS has been provided by the U.S. Con- organizations. The exhibition will tour six raise people’s under- Public Library. gress. communities in North Carolina from July 14 standing about what SITES has been sharing the wealth of ,2020 through April 25, 2021. water means culturally, socially and spiritu- Macon County Public Library. “We want to Smithsonian collections and research pro- “Water/Ways” explores the endless motion ally in their own community. facilitate conversations about water and are grams with millions of people outside Wash- of the water cycle, water’s effect on land- “We have a wonderful group of local part- developing local content and public programs ington, D.C., for 65 years. SITES connects scape, settlement and migration, and its im- ners helping us to safely engage with the to complement the Smithsonian exhibition.” Americans to their shared cultural heritage pact on culture and spirituality. It looks at community this summer. Because while we Such free events include documentary films, through a wide range of exhibitions about art, how political and economic planning have want to make the most of the six weeks that book discussions, and outdoor activities near science and history, which are shown wher- long been affected by access to water and the Smithsonian exhibit is in Franklin, we the Little Tennessee River. ever people live, work and play. For exhibi- control of water resources. Human creativity also want to continue to support organiza- “Water/Ways” is part of the Smithsonian’s tion description and tour schedules, visit and resourcefulness provide new ways of tions like Macon County Schools STEM Pro- Think Water Initiative to raise awareness of www.sites.si.edu. protecting water resources and renewing re- gram, GA/NC Bartram Trail Society, Friends water as a critical resource for life through For more information, visit spect for the natural environment. of the Greenway (FROGS), Mainspring, and exhibitions, educational resources and pub- www.fontanalib.org or call the Macon Designed for small-town museums, li- the Nikwasi Initiative that help us protect and lic programs. The public can participate in County Public Library at (828) 524-3600. braries and cultural organizations, enjoy our waterways now and in the future,” the conversation on social media at The Library is open by appointment Mon- “Water/Ways” will serve as a community hub said Kristina Moe, Library Assistant at the #thinkWater. day-Friday from 10:00am-5:00pm.

Rotarians give out Cinderella Slippers to Franklin seniors One of the last Franklin Rotary projects before the Stay At Home order from Gov. Roy Cooper, was the distribution of 68 pair of slip- pers to the Franklin area seniors who receive a daily home deliv- ered meals. Jennifer Hollifield, Senior Citizens Center director, assisted in obtaining slipper sizes for each of the seniors. Rotarians rode with the delivery drivers one day delivering slippers to each senior on the route. This particular project came from a sug- gestion by District Governor Tiffany Ervin and called the proj- ect the Cinderella Project. Pictured at right is Dorothy Crawford trying on her slippers. Crawford is a former director of the Senior Citizens Center, having dedicated many hours to the issues of seniors on the state level. THURSDAY, JULY 2, 2020 VOLUME 38 NUMBER 7 THE MACON COUNTY NEWS & SHOPPING GUIDE 13 14 THE MACON COUNTY NEWS & SHOPPING GUIDE VOLUME 38 NUMBER 7 THURSDAY, JULY 2, 2020 NOW ACCEPTING NEW STUDENTS! Call for Details – Guitar, Piano, Drums, cense. Jonathan C. Bean made the arrest. Violin/Fiddle, Banjo, Mandolin Jimmy Rogers, was charged with possession of marijuana up to 1/2 oz., possession of methamphetamine, possession of heroin. Troy L. Burt made the arrest. The Macon County Bryan Andrew Dunn, was charged with trafficking opium Sheriff’s Department, or heroin, sell/deliver heroin, maintaining a place for con- Franklin Police Depart- trolled substances. Jonathan C. Bean made the arrest. SALES ment or Jackson County SERVICE June 26 LESSONS Sheriff’s Department made the following ar- Cindy Ann Calangan, was charged with probation viola- Bryan Loy - Owner (828) 369-7227 rests June 15 - 27. All sus- tion. Anthony Zari made the arrest. 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Anthony Vincent Alos, was charged with possession of Brittney Rodriguez, was charged with simple assault, as- methamphetamine, possession of a schedule I controlled sault and battery, assault in the presence of a minor, com- substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, breaking and municating threats. Timothy B. Carter made the arrest. entering to terrorize or injure, second degree trespass, assault Silvana Lisa Bettencourt, was charged with simple assault, on a female, domestic criminal trespass. Clay A. Saunders communicating threats. William D. Stamey made the arrest. made the arrest. Gregory Stephen Waldroop, was charged with assault on a female. Michael R. Hollifield made the arrest. June 23 Jonathan Wade Hurst, was charged with possession of a Located in the old Cullasaja School off the Highlands Rd. 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Mon – Sat 9am – 5:30pm, Sun 11am – 5:30pm Deborah Crisp, was charged with possession of metham- June 16 10114 Georgia Rd., Otto, NC • (828) 524-0280 phetamine. Nick Lofthouse made the arrest. Gabriel Mendoza Dominguez, 32, of Bateman Park Rd., Otto, was charged with driving under the influence. No bond June 24 was set. David W. Heller, was charged with misdemeanor proba- Christina Phillips, 29, of Shiver Phillips Dr., was charged tion violation, driving while license revoked impaired revo- with possession of marijuana paraphernalia, driving the cation, probation violation. Matthew T. Breedlove made the wrong way, possession of drug paraphernalia, simple pos- New Items arriving weekly! WE’RE OPEN! arrest. session of marijuana, possession with intent to sell/deliver Luis Roberto Rubio, was charged with failure to appear. methamphetamine. A $3,500 was set. BUTTERCUP’S Joel Lynch made the arrest. Matthew Ryan McClain, was charged with failure to ap- June 17 pear. James E. Crawford III made the arrest. Brandon Lee Austin, 22, of Locust Creek Rd., was TREASURES Charlene Welch, was charged with assault on another per- charged with driving under the influence. A $1,500 bond was Antiques • Collectibles son in the presence of a minor. Joseph A. Raby made the ar- set. rest. Furniture • Kitchenware June 21 Jewelry • Tools • And Much More! June 25 Brandi Nicole Moore, 26, of Fisher Creek, was charged 828-634-6142 7322 Georgia Rd, Franklin, NC Axel Anguiano-Magana, was charged with weapons of with possession of heroin, possession of drug parapherna- Open Thursday - Saturday 10am-4pm mass destruction, carrying a concealed gun, no operators li- lia, possession of heroin. A $1,400 bond was set. SALE IN SELECT BOOTHS Hunter’s Automotive HAPPY 4TH OF JULY • Tires • Batteries • Radiators • Shocks • Brakes • Towing • Air • Motors Conditioning Replaced 584 Depot Street • Franklin, NC Walter Hunter, Owner (828) 369-2431 THURSDAY, JULY 2, 2020 VOLUME 38 NUMBER 7 THE MACON COUNTY NEWS & SHOPPING GUIDE 15 COMMUNITY CALENDAR All A.A. meetings in the greater Franklin area including Otto have been suspended until further notice. To speak with a member of A.A. CHURCH HAPPENINGS call 828 349-4357 or 828 837-4440 or visit www.aawnc80.com. Editor’s Note: Due to a judge’s ruling that declared the closing of Franklin First United Methodist Church meets Sundays for worship churches unconstitutional, some churches are now opening with at 8:30 a.m. (contemporary) and 10:55 a.m. (traditional). Fellowship Macon County Schools is offering meal pickup from 11 a.m. to 1 safety protocols in place and altered schedules. Email macon coun- time is at 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School classes meet at 9:45 a.m. Bible p.m., at the following locations: Mountain View Intermediate School, [email protected] with schedule or venue changes. studies, group offerings, and gatherings occur throughout the week. South Macon Elementary School, Iotla Valley Elementary School, The church is located at 66 Harrison Ave. The senior pastor is Rev. Franklin High School and Nantahala School. If you have questions re- New Song Church Cherokee 5th Annual Speak to the Mountain David Beam. For more information, call (828)524-3010 or visit garding the meal pickup service, contact School Nutrition Director Divine Healing Conference is hosting a Hundred Days of Healing, www.firstumcfranklin.org David Lightner at [email protected] or by calling through September 6. Services held daily at 10 a.m. for prayer, 2 p.m. (828)524-3314 ext. 1010. for teaching, and 7 p.m. nightly healing demonstrations. The church Mulberry United Methodist Church’s Sunday worship is at 11 a.m. is located at 3548 Wolfetown Rd., Cherokee. Visit Newsongchero- The church is located at 155 Mulberry Rd., Otto. Everyone is wel- Nantahala Hiking Club will hike to Jones Gap and White Rock on kee.com come to attend. For information, call Rev. Eric Henson at (828)342- Saturday, July 4, meet at Bi-Lo, 9 a.m. Hike the NC Bartram Trail to a 0431. spur trail and see a spectacular view of the Tessentee Valley and the Franklin First United Methodist Church Sunday Online Worship Nantahala Mountains, Albert Mountain on the A.T. The hike is limited is held at 9 a.m., on Facebook Live at Franklin First United Methodist Patton United Methodist Church Services are Sunday worship 9.45 to 10 people. For more information, call leader Gail Lehman (828)524- Church. The church is located at 66 Harrison Avenue in downtown a.m., Sunday school 11 a.m., prayer time Wednesday 6 p.m., youth 5298. Franklin; senior pastor is Rev. David Beam. For more information, call group Wednesday 6 p.m., Bible study Wednesday 6.30 p.m. 119 Pat- (828)524-3010 or www.firstumcfranklin.org. ton Church Road, Franklin Pattonmethodistchurch.org Nantahala Hiking Club will take the Women's History Walk in downtown Franklin on Sunday, July 5, at 2 p.m. The walk will begin Lifespring Community Church is holding Sunday services begin- Memorial United Methodist Church regular Sunday services are at Town Hall, walk the trail through town and around town to 10 to 12 ning at 10 a.m. with social distancing observed. Brian Lamb in the held at 10:55 a.m. each Sunday, and Sunday School at 9:45 am. locations. For more information, call Mary Stone (828)369-7352. pastor. The church is located at the intersection of Cheek Road and Everyone is welcome to attend. The church is located at 4668 Old Addington Bridge Road. Murphy Rd., just off 64 West. For more information, call (828)369- Macon Chips, the Franklin Wood Carving Club will meet on Thurs- 5834 or visit our website at: www.memorialmethodistchurch.org. day, 6:30 p.m. in Franklin High School Wood Shop. They will continue Tellico Baptist Church Sunday Services are currently being held in to meet on Thursdays. Participants are asked to comply with social the parking lot at 11 a.m. Anyone wishing to attend are asked to stay Son Rise Ministries is a non-denominational, full-gospel, Chris- distancing and other endemic protocols. All members and prospective inside their car or near their car and maintain a 6 foot distance from tian fellowship that meets Friday evenings at 7 p.m., Men’s Bible members are cordially invited to attend. For more information, call Con- others. For more information, call TJ Guffey at (828)347-1014. Study is Monday night at 6:30 p.m., Ladies prayer and Bible study is tact D Lansont (828)369-2144. Wednesdays, 1 to 3 p.m. The church is located at 462 Depot St. For West Franklin Church services are held on Sunday, 11 a.m. to 12 more information, call (828)369-2465 or (828)421-4153. Franklin Covenant Church Curbside Complimentary Hot Lunch and p.m. The church is located on Sloan Road. Dry Goods Food Pantry will be held on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. St. Nicholas Orthodox Christian Church Divine Liturgy is held on The church is located at 265 Belleview Park Dr. Prentiss Church of God is holding two Sunday services in its sanc- Sundays, 10 a.m., followed by coffee hour. The church is located at 23 tuary, at 9 a.m., and at 10:30 a.m. Social distancing is observed and Hickory St., in Murphy. For more information, call Fr. James Blome- NC Pre-K program through Macon County Schools is now taking safety measures are in place. Pastor Kevin Chapman invites the com- ley (828)361-1464 [email protected] applications for the 2020-2021 school year. A child is eligible for NC munity to attend. Services are also streamed online on the Prentiss PreK if they turned four on or before August 31 of the program year Church of God Facebook page. The church is located at 59 Church First United Methodist Church Sunday Worship Schedule: Con- (2020), but is not yet five years of age and the family meets income Hill Lane, off Addington Bridge Road. Phone: (828)369-3885. temporary Worship at 8:30 a.m. immediately followed by a Fellowship guidelines. Interested persons may contact Valerie Norton ASAP at Breakfast, Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. and Traditional Worship at (828)524-3314 ext. 1041. CHURCH LISTINGS (Call ahead for schedules) 10:55 a.m. (childcare provided) at First United Methodist Church, 66 Harrison Ave, Franklin. Call (828) 524-3010 / firstumcfranklin.org Alzheimer’s Association Western Carolina Chapter Telephone Bethel United Methodist Church Sunday Services are: Conven- Support Group for Caregivers of Persons with Alzheimer’s Disease or tiona, 9 a.m. and Contemporary, 11 a.m. which includes a dismissal Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Divine Worship with Holy com- dementia is designed to provide caregivers opportunities for sharing, for Children's Church. Adult Sunday School is 10 a.m. Located at 81 munion is held on Sunday 10:30 a.m. Rev. Fred Balke is the pastor. education, and support through a telephone conference. Support group Bethel Church Road, Franklin. For more call (828)371-2436. The church is located one block north of SR 64 next to BP Station. Vis- participants and a support group facilitator connect each month for itors are welcome. For more information, call (828)369-1006 or web one-hour confidential sessions. For more, call (800)272-3900. All Saints Episcopal Church holds Rite I Service every Sunday, 8 site gslc-franklin.com a.m., at St. Agnes Chapel, 66 Church St.; Rite II Service at 10:15 a.m. Franklin Covenant Church has a grocery delivery service for anyone with music at St. Agnes Chapel every first and third Sunday; and at St. Grace Presbyterian Church (EPC) Services with Pastor Toby at higher risk for COVID-19. If you are unable to leave home to get the Cyprian's Chapel, 216 Roller Mill Rd., every second and fourth Sun- Popeare are Sunday School, 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednes- supplies you need due to sickness, disability or age, please contact us day. For service times on fifth Sundays, visit www.allsaintsfranklin.org day Bible Study 6 p.m. The church is located at 360 First St. (828)369- for more details. The only cost to you would be the items you order, or call the church office at (828)524-4910. 6800. there is no delivery charge. [email protected]. ANSWERS FOR PG. 22 ANSWERS FOR PG. 22 PG. FOR ANSWERS SUDOKU CROSSWORD PUZZLE 16 THE MACON COUNTY NEWS & SHOPPING GUIDE VOLUME 38 NUMBER 7 THURSDAY, JULY 2, 2020 Macon County Senior Services commits to justice on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Macon County Senior Services recognized World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) on Monday, June 15, 2020. Due to COVID-19 concerns, the annual walk was limited to Senior Services staff and county leaders. The Interna- ATINGYOUR GUIDE TOUT tional Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse E O and the World Health Organization at the United AREA DINING Nations (UN) launched the first World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, 2006, in an ef- fort to unite communities around the world in raising awareness about elder abuse. WEAAD serves as a call-to-action for our communities to ROOTKITCHEN + AND BARREL BAR raise awareness about abuse, neglect, and ex- ploitation of elders, and reaffirm our country’s OPEN * PLEASE COME IN! commitment to the principle of justice for all. 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Betsy Apel (R) has turned over ownership to a former student, Sarah Shepard who has been a student of Betsy’s since the age of 3.

School of Dance student Sarah Shepard as the new owner of what will now be known as “Inspire School of Dance.” Shepard danced at Betsy’s for 15 years, from age 3 through her senior year of high school. She then moved to Springfield, Mo., to extend her training as a company dancer at Petra Ballet. “I am so excited to be back home and start inspiring existing and new students in dance and sparking a love for the arts. I am so honord to continue this legacy and look forward to expanding the artistic commu- nity in Franklin,” said Shepard. 18 THE MACON COUNTY NEWS & SHOPPING GUIDE VOLUME 38 NUMBER 7 THURSDAY, JULY 2, 2020 All Saints Episcopal begins construction on ‘The Grove’ on Church Street All Saints Episcopal Church in Franklin has begun con- struction on The Grove, a landscaped space for retreat and prayer at their St. Agnes Chapel on Church Street. The space is located next to the church office, on the corner of Church Street and Iotla Street, where an old house that belonged to the church stood until being demolished two years ago. When completed later this year, The Grove will include a timber frame pavilion, walkways, trees, and other plantings. The retreat space is designed to provide a place of quiet, prayer, and contemplation adjacent to the church and in the midst of the busy downtown area of Franklin. The Grove is a gift to the church from parishioner John Russell and will be dedicated in memory of his late son John, Jr., and his late wife, Sharron. The Rector of All Saints, the Rev. Jonathan Stepp, says the parish is excited about the beauty and utility of this addition to their prop- erty. “We see this as a place that will be a blessing to both our- selves and the community,” he said. “It will create another space of beauty and quiet reflection adjacent to town square where anyone who is seeking a place for contemplation, a peaceful lunch, or time for prayer can find a place of rest.” The landscaping work began in early June, but the con- struction of the timber frame pavilion has been delayed be-

The Grove will consist of a timber frame pavilion, walkways, trees and other plantings to provide a quiet place for prayer and reflection.

cause the contractor who will do the work had travelled to The Arts Council Germany just before the COVID-19 quarantine began and has been unable to return to the United States. The church Congratulates hopes that he will be able to return within the next few months and work will be finished by this fall. Elijah Trey Hawkins 2020 Winner of the Art Council’s Annual $1000 Arts Scholarship

A 2019 graduate of Franklin High School, Elijah is pursuing a degree in Fine Arts & Graphic Design at Western Carolina University.

The scholarship is awarded annually to a Macon County resident seeking a college degree in an arts field. For application information, contact any Macon County high school guidance office or The Arts Council, 524-ARTS or [email protected] THuRSDAy, JuLy 2, 2020 VOLUME 38 NUMBER 7 THE MACON COuNTy NEWS & SHOPPING GuIDE 19 Betty Lou Clontz-Tabor Suzanne Marie Fredrickson Thomas Stacy Lionel Brendle Betty Lou Clontz-Tabor, 74, of Bryson City, N.C., passed away Suzanne Marie Fredrickson Stacy Lionel Brendle, 51, of Franklin, N.C., passed away Thurs- on Wednesday, June 10, 2020. Thomas, born to Theodore R. and day, June 25, 2020. He was born Sept. 19, 1968, in Swain County, Born in Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Fred Grace (Gilbert) Fredrickson, in North Carolina, to the late George Stanley Brendle and Margaret Clontz and Rosa Spain Clontz. In addition to her parents, she was Cleveland, Ohio, on March 8, Cochran Brendle. preceded in death by two sons, Fred and Terry Putnam; daughter, 1946, passed away in Bradenton, He was preceded in death by his parents, who formerly owned Sheila Dianne Putnam Smalish and five brothers and sisters. She Fla., with her children by her and operated the Pizza Peddler Restaurant in Franklin for 31 years. was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister; she loved side on Thursday, May 14, 2020. He loved fishing, cooking, music, and loved singing southern her family immeasurably. Although she loved nothing more than She is survived by her son, rock. spending time with her family, she could often be found painting Brian L. (Stacy) Thomas; daugh- He is survived by his daughter, Talyah Brendle of Franklin; and enjoyed playing cards. She was Baptist by faith. ter, Dawn M. Thomas Potts and brothers, Dale Brendle and James Brendle both of Franklin, and She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Thomas “Tom” family friend Wesley Cook, all of Suzanne Thomas several nieces. Tabor; daughter, Callie Sneed of Covington, Ga.; and 11 grand- Bradenton; two sisters, Shirley Ches of Franklin, and Karen Rice No services are planned at this time. children, including granddaughter, Stormy Smith, with whom of Kettering, Ohio; and several nieces, nephews and their families. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bryant Grant Fu- Betty was very close; 16 great grandchildren; and three nieces and Residing in Macon County since 2002, she worked for a num- neral Home to help with funeral expenses. - nephews. ber of years as secretary for Lamplighter Realty, and then for 10 Bryant Grant Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the A graveside service will be held Saturday, June 20, at 3 p.m., at years at Harrah's in Cherokee where she had numerous great Brendle family. - Online condolences may be made at www.bryant- Tabor Family Cemetery. The family will meet at Tom & Betty’s friends, fellow employees and “regular” customers alike. She was grantfuneralhome.com. home, 6911 Hwy 28 S, Bryson City, until 2:30 pm, prior to going a passionate Franklin Lion, and initiated the Lion's Club collection to the cemetery. “tackle boxes” that she placed in several venues around town, Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. which made it easy for residents to donate used glasses, hearing Condolences can be made to the family at www.maconfuneral- aids, and empty printer ink-cartridges for recycle to benefit the home.com. Lions Club mission for the blind and vision impaired. When her work hours allowed, she was an active member with Democratic Woman of Macon County, and in years past, she loved to partici- Jane A. Lewis pate with a local line-dance group. Her many old friends in North Carolina will remember the great big smile she had for everyone Jane A. Lewis, 84, went to be she met, and have sorely missed her these past two years since she with our Lord and Savior on June left our mountains. We her family, though missing her so very 27, 2020. She was born in High- much, are joyful that she was finally able to make her dream come lands, N.C., on Sept. 17, 1935, true, retire and move to Florida to spend time simply being close where she spent her entire life. to her son and daughter. She was the daughter of the late Services will be at a later date in our family home town, North- Charlie Anderson and Mattie Hall port, Mich We'll always love you, dear little sister - till we meet Anderson. Growing up, she en- again we'll remember and treasure our special times. joyed many happy hours riding horseback at Cranes Stables and hiking the beautiful mountains. Bobby Claude Conley 828-524-7773 Following graduation from highlandernc.com Highlands High School, she met Bobby Claude Conley, 91, of the true love of her life, Alan Franklin, N.C., passed away Lewis, who was sent to Macon Jane A. Lewis Wednesday, June 24, 2020. He Franklin, NC - Five Day Forecast County as a North Carolina State was born July 25, 1928, in Macon THUR FRI SAT SUN MON Trooper, and soon found his way to Anderson’s 5¢ & 10¢ Store County, to the late Claude J. and where she was working in the family business. After falling in Ruth Mize Conley. He was an au- 60% 50% 60% 60% 80% love, they were united in marriage at the First Presbyterian Church tomobile mechanic and of the in Highlands on Nov. 28, 1954, by Alan’s father, Rev. Arthur Christian faith. He served his o o o o o o o o o o Lewis, a Methodist preacher. country during the Korean War 84 /63 83 /65 84 /64 82 /64 82 /63 She was a lifetime member of First Presbyterian Church, being and was a member of the Franklin very active as a choir member and Sunday School teacher, and VFW. also held offices in the Women of the Church organization in her Survivors include two daugh- younger years. ters, Patricia Tice (John), of TREE SERVICES: She always loved and prayed for her family every day, her “jew- Franklin, and Teresa Buchanan Tree Pruning Tree Removal els.” (Darrell) of Franklin; a son Larry Bobby Claude Conley Brush Clearing, Cutting & Removal Survivors include her four children, Martha L. Betz and hus- Conley (Sheila) of Franklin; four Ornamental Trees & Shrubs band Richard, Angela L. Jenkins, Bill Lewis, and Scott Lewis; grandchildren, Crystal Conley, Erica McFall, Kayla Allen and four grandchildren, Sam Jenkins (Jessie), Jimmy Jenkins (Jessica), Tree Care & Maintenance Melissa Setzer; 10 great-grandchildren, Devon McFall, Austin Mc- Insured Amy J. Ramey (Brandon), and Katy Betz (David); seven great- Fall, Robert Lee McCall, Brooke Sanders, Evelyn Smith, Cayden grandchildren, Analyse Crook, Ella Crook, Aiden Crook-Jenkins; Smith, Dylan Setzer, Kaylee Setzer, Brantley Setzer, and Mattilyn OTHER SERVICES: Briana Jenkins, Karmen Jenkins, Kadence Ramey and Cambran Allen. Free Drone Retrieval Ramey. Additionally, she is survived by her sisters, Angela Hardin A memorial service will be held at a later date. 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(706) 746-2837 828-634-1966 Bryant-Grant Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Lewis 134 Market Circle • Rabun Gap, GA 30568 668 Highlands Road • Franklin, NC family. 20 THE MACON COUNTY NEWS & SHOPPING GUIDE VOLUME 38 NUMBER 7 THURSDAY, JULY 2, 2020 NASCAR NEWS Harvick holds off Hamlin for first Pocono win Reid Spencer – NASCAR Wire Service we got there, it would have been tough to get around him.” Benefiting from a two-tire pit stop with 36 Sunoco rookie Christopher Bell posted a ca- laps left, Kevin Harvick held off charging Denny reer-best fourth-place finish, followed by Kyle Hamlin over the final green-flag run to win for Busch and Martin Truex Jr. Clint Bowyer, the first time at Pocono Raceway. Michael McDowell, Brad Keselowski and Chris Harvick crossed the finish line in Saturday’s Buescher completed the top 10. Pocono Organics 325 .761 seconds ahead of Hamlin to post his third victory of the season - Denny Hamlin wins second leg of historic tying Hamlin for the NASCAR Cup Series lead NASCAR Cup doubleheader - and the 52nd of his career, 12th most all-time. Denny Hamlin turned the tables on Kevin “We weren’t where we needed to be to start Harvick on Sunday at Pocono Raceway. the race and lost a bunch of track position, but Staying out on old tires and building a lead we came back and made some great strategy while Harvick battled traffic late in the Pocono calls to get in clean air and get out front and 350, Hamlin won the second race of the historic make some good laps,” said Harvick, who led NASCAR Cup Series doubleheader by 3.068 the final 17 laps after pit stops were complete. seconds over Harvick, reversing the finishing “It’s great to finally check Pocono off the list. order of the two drivers from a day earlier. On Lap 94, Harvick entered the pits behind For the first time in its history, NASCAR ran Aric Almirola, but with a two-tire stop, he two Cup events on the same weekend at the swapped positions with his Stewart-Haas Rac- same track. ing teammate, who needed four tires on the same Hamlin achieved several milestones with the Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Busch Head for the Mountains Ford, celebrates in Victory Lane stop. After pit stops cycled out, Harvick had the win. He picked up his sixth victory at the 2.5- after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Pocono Organics 325 in partnership with Rodale Institute lead, Hamlin was second, and Almirola was far mile triangular track, tying NASCAR Hall of at Pocono Raceway on June 27, 2020 in Long Pond, Pa. behind in third. Famer Jeff Gordon for most all-time. The tri- caught with a caution and then wound up losing pick up his fourth NASCAR Xfinity Series vic- After the flip-flop of positions on pit road, umph was the 41st of Hamlin’s career, 19th most a little bit too much time in lapped traffic with all tory of the season in Sunday’s Pocono Green Harvick was confident the two-tire strategy in NASCAR history, breaking a tie with another the cars that hadn’t pitted. 225. would pay dividends. NASCAR Hall of Famer, Mark Martin. “He was out there running clean laps and In a race that went to overtime after a record “I knew when we came out of the pits, and And a day after Harvick tied Hamlin for a se- waited till right to the very end (to pit) and ninth caution at 2.5-mile Pocono Raceway, they told me how big of a lead we had (over ries-best three wins this season, Hamlin broke wound up in front of us. I’m proud of everybody Briscoe surrendered the lead to Ross Chastain in Almirola),” Harvick said. “I saw the 11 (Hamlin) the deadlock with his fourth victory of the year. on our team. Yesterday, (strategy) won us the Turn 1 after the final restart but reclaimed the come out of the pits, and he was in second… He Harvick made his last pit stop on Lap 105, race, and today we finished second.” top spot in the Tunnel Turn and finished 1.015 caught us a little in traffic, but I knew I could be surrendering the lead to Hamlin. Instead of pit- JGR driver Erik Jones ran third, posting his seconds ahead of the No. 10 Chevrolet a lap- pretty patient with the gap we had. ting shortly thereafter, Hamlin, at the direction best finish of the season. Chase Elliott and Aric and-a-half later. “As I started to see everything cycle out and of crew chief Chris Gabehart, stayed on the track Almirola were fourth and fifth, respectively, fol- The victory, Briscoe’s first at Pocono and the see with the track position we had with the and built his advantage over Harvick from 30 to lowed by Matt DiBenedetto, William Byron, sixth of his career, left the driver of the No. 98 fresher tires, you could kind of start to put it to- more than 33 seconds, as Harvick fought Clint Bowyer, Alex Bowman and Truex. Stewart-Haas Racing Ford halfway to his stated gether in your mind as we started to run through through heavy race traffic. Saturday’s fourth-place finisher, Sunoco goal of at least eight wins this season. the last stage and cars started to have to pit. Just Hamlin finally came to pit road on Lap 120, rookie Christopher Bell, ran third in Stage 1 of “We were really not that good at the begin- a great call by (crew chief) Rodney Childers and handing a short-lived lead to his Joe Gibbs rac- Sunday’s event. Then his race fell apart. Bell ning. We kind of struggled and didn’t have the all the guys up on the pit box for having the right ing teammate, Martin Truex Jr. But Hamlin held spun out of control in the Tunnel Turn on Lap speed I really anticipated to have here,” Briscoe strategy and getting us to Victory Lane.” a two-second edge over Harvick in the ex- 39, backed hard into the outside wall in the short said. “Zippy (crew chief Greg Zipadelli) and the Though he led a race-high 61 laps and won change. Hamlin took the lead for good on Lap chute and shortened his car by about three feet. guys kept working on it, kept getting it better and the second stage, Almirola rolled across the 126 when Truex made his final stop after staying As the race approached the end of Stage 2, better. We had the lead there, after I sped on pit stripe in third, 15.224 seconds behind Harvick’s out five laps longer than Hamlin had. Kyle Busch spun in Turn 2 after contact from road. No. 4 Ford. “I was hoping for no caution,” Hamlin said of Ryan Blaney’s Ford. Busch’s No. 18 Toyota “I was a little worried, but, fortunately, a lot of “We opted to score a lot of points (in the the final 51-lap green-flag run and the winning nosed into the inside wall, destroying the car. the good cars got torn up and made it a little bit stages), and that probably hurt us on strategy a strategy. “I knew we had the car, and I was just The accident kept Busch winless—and frus- easier to get back through the field. Me and little bit, but I’m really proud of Buga (crew kind of maintaining my gap right there—didn’t trated—through 15 races of the 2020 season. Ross, it was pretty fun. He’s one of the hardest chief Mike Bugarewicz) and these (crew) guys,” want to make any mistakes like I did at Bristol “The guys did an amazing job from yesterday guys to race against and pass… We’re halfway said Almirola, who also finished third last Sun- and gave that win away. to today,” said Busch, who finished fifth on Sat- to eight, so hopefully we can keep going.” day at Talladega. “I just tried to work through the traffic the best urday but never contended for the win. “I guess In the final Xfinity Dash 4 Cash event, run- Even though his car picked up a severe vibra- I could, and obviously, Chris was paying atten- it proves that, if you get a little practice time in, ner-up Chastain claimed the $100,000 bonus as tion in the late going, Hamlin whittled Harvick’s tion to the strategy there and made the right we are going to be a force to be reckoned with, the highest finisher among four eligible drivers lead from more than two seconds to less than .3 call.” so hopefully life gets back to normal eventually.” for the second straight week—and the third seconds, as Harvick worked traffic late in the Despite his second-place finish, Harvick felt straight for his team, Kaulig Racing. 130-lap event at the 2.5-mile triangular track. he had a better setup in the No. 4 Ford than the Chase Briscoe rallies for overtime NASCAR But Chastain nevertheless rued his second- “With about 15 or 20 (laps) to go, the vibra- one he drove to victory on Saturday. 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