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News 4 Western Carolinian/July 29, 1982 Hiking in Western's Mountains Enjoyable J. Schutz For many years in the past the GREAT SMOKEY mountains has attracted hikers and campers to view its natural surroundings. Hiker's come here from the world over to walk, stalk, and enjoy the WNC area, to its fullest extent. There are basically three types of hikers: serious backpackers and long term hikers, short term and leisure time hikers, and family overnighters and nature walkers. The serious backpackers come to the Smokey's from thousands of miles away and stay for months on end. They plan elaborate hiking expeditions that can cost several thousand dollars in equipment and food. Also they tend to be total nature buffs who gaze for hours on end at their natural surroundings. The short term hikers tend to plan trips less than two weeks and take their time on the hikes they choose. Their trips to the Smokey's are normally scheduled around vacation periods in the early summers to late fall. They don't approach hiking nearly as serious as the long term hiker. Lastly, the overnight hiker's, stay on the trails for one or two nights. They tend to be small families who came to WNC because of recommendations from friends and neighbors regarding the area. The main spot for hiking in the area is the Great Smokey Mountains National Park. With literally dozens of trails and nature walks the park attracts all three types of hikers. The trails range from simple hikes to highly strenuous hikes lasting several weeks. Most of the trails in the National Park are at least eight miles and have highly rugged terrain and breathtaking views. This is why the park is so well known among hikers and campers, as well as tourists. Not all of the good hiking spots are in the national park. There are several beautiful trails on the Blue Ridge Parkway as well as in Joyce Kilmer and Nantahala National Forests. Also there are extensive wildlife reserves in western North Carolina set aside for the 30 Years of Success-The Townhouse Joey Miller Most students who attend WCU know of the Townhouse, the small cafe on campus beside the Wachovia Bank. Students, faculty, and local residents can be seen gathering there in the morning for breakfast and a quick cup of coffee, or in the afternoons and evenings for a bite to eat without the hassle of having to wait on an order in a larger restaurant. The Townhouse has been an asset to on-the-go students and faculty alike whose hectic schedule interferes with their normal meal hours. The Carolinian recently had the opportunity to talk: "with Laura McPherson, an employee of the Townhouse. Laura said that business declines during the summer months necessitating shorter operating hours as well as a reduction in staff. Sandra Fox, manager, Essie Woodard, and Laura make up the three woman crew that keeps the Townhouse in operation during the summer months. During the regular semester, they are joined by Onabee Fox and Vivian Parker who work on the night shift. The owner, G rover Powell, also owns My Grandma's Pancake Barn and Kentucky Fried Chicken in Sylva. The Townhouse has been on the WCU campus for about thirty years. Powell bought the establishment from the previous owner, Roy Buchanan, seven years ago. The Townhouse charges moderate prices and offers fast service of short order foods and dinner plates. They also offer a variety of cold fountain drinks and icecream flavors to help one cool off on those hot summer days. The Townhouse is a great place for students to meet and relax between classes or anytime for a quick and refreshing meal. Upholding a time honored tradition, two Western students take time out to enjoy each others company. News Briefs Free business counseling sessions, offering advice on any business-related topic, will be held Wednesday, Aug. 11, at Western Carolina University's Center for Improving Mountain Living. Individul one-hour appointments with an experienced counselor will be available from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Sessions may be used to discuss such topics as management, finance, sales, marketing, advertising, government financing, accounting or small business loans. For an appointment, call 227-7497. The sessions are made possible by a grant from the Economic Development Administration. Dr. Paul Spencer Flynn, professor of education at Western Carolina University, has been named director of student teaching in the School of Education arid Psychology at WCU. Flynn, a member of the WCU faculty since 1960, succeeds the late Dr. Cecil Cosper. "Dr. Flynn is well acquainted with the region, the personnel in public schools and the teacher education programs within the university," said the school's dean. Dr. Gurney Chambers, in making the appointment. "This knowledge combined with his extensive teaching experience in both elementary and secondary schools will serve all of us well as Dr. Flynn assume his new responsibilities." In his new position, Flynn will coordinate student teaching activities at WCU, while continuing to teach in the education school. • •••• Dr. Gurney Chambers, dean of the Western Carolina University School of Education and Psychology, has been named by the State Board of Education to a three-year term on the North Carolina Advisory Council on Teacher Education. His appointment, effective July 1, was recommended by State Superintendent of Public Instruction A.-Craig Phillips. The council is composed of 24 members selected from higher education, the public schools, University of North Carolina general administration, the Legislature, professional organizations, school boards and the public. The council advises the state board and other groups on such matters as governance of teacher education, standards for teacher education programs, variations in the supply and demand for teachers in the state, teacher certification and the statewide Quality Assurance program. The Carolinian staff will take a well deserved break before starting work on the Fall Edition. This edition of the Carolinian will be the last paper until August 24th. Elder Neighbor Model Program For NCOA Elder Neighbor, a program of Western Carolina University's Center for Improving Mountain Living, is one of six innovative programs that nave been chosen by the National Council on the Aging, Inc., as the basis for developing model programs on aging. Elder Neighbor seeks to improve tht well-being of Western North Carolina elders by promoting volunteer services, improving access to health care and sharing helpful information. Working with a local sponsor to initiate Elder Neighbor programs, CIML provides program Teller II in Cullowhee Wachovia Bank and Trust Companv will add a Teller II automated teller machine in Cullowhee at its Main office at I University Drive. The machine, scheduled to be operational August 2, will be the first 24- hour banking machine in the Jackson County area. Teller II can be used to access checking, savings. Ready Reserve and MasterCard accounts. It gives account balance information, transfers funds between accounts, and dispenses cash in multiples of $5 up to a daily limit of $200. It also accepts payments and deposits. "Teller 11 is very easy to use, and our employees will be available to answer any questions about the machine or demonstrate how to use it," said Betty Painter, manager of Wachovia's office in Cullowhee. A special transaction,"Fast Cash," makes it possible for customers to bypass the normal steps on the machine and immediately get $20 from his or her checking account. "Since Teller II is used most frequently for cash withdrawals, our customers will really like the 'Fast Cash' convenience," Mrs. Painter said. A customer can activate any Teller II in the statewide network by using a Wachovia Banking Card and a Personal Security Code Number. The Banking Cards will be sent to customers automatically and the four-digit security code is mailed at the request of the customers and is known only by the card holder. The Wachovia Banking Card can also be used as identification in any Wachovia branch and for check guarantee purposes. The new machine will be Wachovia's 105th Teller II in North Carolina. management tools and trains volunteers to serve elders in their own communities. Elder Neighbor is funded by a grant from the Kate B. Reynolds Health Care Trust through the Program on Access to Health Care. Two NCOA representatives, Lorraine Lidoff and Linda Beaver, were in Cullowhee and the surrounding area last week to find out how Elder Neighbor works and what would be needed to put similar programs into action. After initiation to the program on the WCU campus, they visited Elder Neighbor volunteers and sponsors in Brevard and Franklin. The two representatives said they plan to incorporate what they learn into a "how-to" guide on developing a similar volunteer program in a rural area, using a central resource. "We were interested that in this case the central resource was a university," said Lidoff. "That's very unusual." Lidoff said the NCOA model to be developed from Elder Neighbor will apply to other possible resources, such as area agencies on aging. "We want to make the model as widely applicable as possible," she said. protection and study of wildlife that are also available for hikers. These are the reasons the hikers flock to WNC from all parts of the U.S., not to mention other countries. Hikers have enjoyed the rugged terrain of the Smokey's and surrounding areas for years - and most definitely will years from now. The Sufi Order of Jackson County announces a medilton workshop, led by Himayal Inayati. head of the Sufi Healing Order Sat., July 31 To be held at St. David's Canterbury House, Cullowhee The workshop will include meditations on experiencing the various angelic levels, walks of the prophets, and meditations attuning to their consciousness today. Admission is $15. Everyone is welcome. A11 major world religions will be represented in Dances of Universal Peace beginning at 7:00 PM. Location will be announced at 5:00 PM. Admission is $3.00 Mav the Message of God reach far and wide, illuminating and making the whole of Humanity as one single Family in the Parenthood of God. QUIN With Burt & Dotty this much fun just couldn't be legal! 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The Western Carolinian is Western Carolina University's student-run newspaper. The paper was published as the Cullowhee Yodel from 1924 to 1931 before changing its name to The Western Carolinian in 1933.

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  • Date original: 1982-07-29
  • Date digitized: 2018-11-19
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  • Dimension: 15" x 11.5"
  • Pages: 6 pages
• Subject - Topic
  • College student newspapers and periodicals
  • Cullowhee (N.C.) -- Newspapers
  • Universities and colleges -- North Carolina -- Cullowhee -- Newspapers
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  • Western Carolina University
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  • HL_WesternCarolinian_1982-07-29_Vol46_No38
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