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  • Western Carolinian February 2, 1995 News Brenda's Mini Mart Closes, Tradition is Lost Brenda's owner, Brenda Ewart and long-time customer stand outside what used to be a favorite stop for locals and university students. The exterior of the shop remains the same; however, the interior is bleak with old memories and bare walls. Photo by Blake FrizzeL Lynn Jones Associate Editor One of the only true things in life is that nothing ever lasts, but occasionally you find something that should. And so it was that many WCU students, faculty, and Cullowhee residents were saddened to see the U-Haul trucks parked in front of Brenda's Mini Mart last week. On January 1, Brenda Ewart sent her monthly rent check to property owners Lambert and Judy Coggins only to have it returned to her accompanied by a notice that her lease was up. The Ewarts were given until February 1 to clear out the store. Last Tuesday, Final Chancellor Candidates Visit WCU Erin Painter Staff Reporter The final two chancellor candidates visited WCU last week for meetings, forums, and interviews with the general public, faculty, staff, students, and alumni. Dr. Harry Carter, Vice-President for Academic Affairs and Professor of Management at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, visited on January 23-24. He has also served at GSU as acting President in 1986-87, and as acting Vice-President for Academic Affairs in 1982-83. Carter received his Doctorate in Management Science and Information Systems from the University of Georgia, his Master's from the US International University, and his Bachelor's from Georgia Southern College. In addition, he attended the Institute for Educational Management at Harvard University. Carter stated that he has heard praises about WCU, and that he believes that the position as chancellor would meet his need for a challenge. Carter also said that he was impressed by the quality of the North Carolina system of colleges and feels that it is a "real honor to be considered" for the job at WCU. If named chancellor, Carter said he would be interested in continuing many of the programs that he was involved with at GSU, including continuing efforts to raise money for scholarships and maintaining open communication between students and administration. Dr. Barbara Haskew, Dean of the College of Business and Interim Vice- President for Development and University Relations at Middle Tennes. see State University in Murfreesboro, visited on January 26-27. Haskew has held her current position as Dean since 1988. Haskew obtained her Doctorate in Economics and her Bachelor's from the University of Tennessee. She also attended the Institute for Educational Management at Harvard University. Haskew believes her "experiences and confidences" will match the needs of WCU. If named chancellor, Haskew said that she would be "committed to teaching, and teaching excellence," and students' opinions would be valued A committee of trustees, faculty members, and alumni and student representatives that has been involved with the chancellor search Plans to make its recommendations to the Board 3:aXem.ataineetin8Fr^'Feb-ry could be completed by March Brenda's Mini Mart closed its doors forever, after ten years of faithful service. Leburn Dills, who is the proprietor of the Cullowhee Barber Shop located next door to Brenda's, has paid his rent on a month-to-month basis since his lease ran out. He hasn't yet been asked to vacate The tragedy of a loss of this magnitude is that there seems to be no apparent reason for the closing. Brenda payed her rent in full and on time every month. When the Cogginses wen- questioned about what Brenda's would become, Judy Coggins said that they had no plans at present for the sp "There's just nowhere else to go that would be affordable," said Brenda Ewart, owner and proprietor of Brenda's Mini Mart off Old Cullowhee 107. "I can't tell you how much I love you students and will miss you all." The closing has angered and upset many long time customers. The local fishermen are extremely disappointed, since it was the only place near someo their favorite fishing holes to buy live bait. When I lived on Searcy Mountain for over a year, I inevitably stopped by Brenda's every day for a Coke. Sometimes the only smiling face and friendy greeting one could find on a Monday "Brenda's" continued on Page .■• •Correction*; In last weeks issue, Tim Jacobs . was referred to as the former J Director of the UC Although ne has taken the position as advisor r WWCU, he is still the Director oi theUC. We apologize ••••••••••••*** • •• • • INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS!! 1 Howfh SorP°rate America... ,ey lnterview future employees. Fehm,raT*™* Workshops held on : CbrUary ?h and March 23 from 4:00 - 5:00 ^W^fPwtsideJO McKee
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