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Western Carolinian Volume 65 (66) Number 04

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  • c WESTERN O CAROLINIAN LETTERS TO THE EDITOR September 13,2000 Where Did The Parking Sticker Fees Go? Something about the Constitution, etc. Dear sir, It is not real often that something is printed in the paper that makes me want to respond. But after reading the malarkey that Chief McAbee considers an explanation to the parking problem I am inclined to "pipe up." First off—a few parking spaces in the most remote spot of campus is not justification for a price hike in parking stickers. This police department makes enough money per week on parking tickets to pay for that measly $180,000 parking lot. If we are going to spend that much money on parking PUT IT SOMEWHERE WE CONSIDER ACCESSIBLE! As for the baseball and camp lab lots—no one has the desire or stamina to walk uphill for a mile to get to class. I pay enough in tuition and fees for this university, as well as, Western's department of Traffic Control and Public Safety to set up a campus tram system that is supportive to the students needs. Other universities in North Carolina do it, but wait that is the ones that charge $100 for a sticker, correct? So campus police shouldn't be held accountable for that since they are not charging enough, right? WRONG!!! Their whole existence here on campus is to make life better for us. And giving me a twenty dollar ticket because there isn't two white lines where my car is parked in the commuter lot isn't making my life better. Maybe, Chief McAbee you should take notice where the students are parking, if three cars are parked in the grass near the commuter lots then obviously there is enough room for three spaces to go there, SO WHY THE HELL WHERE THE PLACED AT THE FURTHEST CORNER OF CAMPUS THEN! In closing, our ticket money should be used so we don't get more tickets. But their excuse to that is they don't know how much income they will get every year from tickets. Whatever, there is one guy who rides around in a white Ranger all day and this is his job to write tickets. Maybe if we used his paycheck each year to make parking there would be no need for him. But instead the university feels that is alright for the campus police to take our money from us. I am sure they will be needing new Expeditions or something next year, you know the Explorers this year had bad tires on them, as for the new Blazers they bought 4 years ago, they just weren't stylish anymore. Dave Marriott This is in regards to Bill BlackwekJer's article God and the Supreme Court. Bill, I hate to break it to you. but you can't blame the Supreme Court for interpreting the constitution in anyway. It doesn't matter if a person is wise or foolish, he/she is still only human, and people make mistakes. Have you ever thought that maybe the problem lies in how vague the constitution is on some matters. You say its plain as day the constitution doesn't say anything about separation of church and state, you say that no state has made a church, and you are right, but the first amendment also says that the government can't influence people in a decision about religion or, for that matter, the lack of religion. Yoursaying we arc the "church ... and the state," but what church are we a part of? Your church? My church? Who's church are we talking about? Or is it a Temple? Perhaps it is a Shrine you are referring to. If you ANNOUNCEMENTS LMP Presents Cajun Fest 2(100!!! Join us for the 1 st Annual Gumbo Cook-Off Friday, September 22nd . The pookoff is open to all campus organizations. Th^re is no entrance fee, and the winner will receive $25. Registration forms and rules will be available at the LMP office or the UC reservation desk. Sept 12-21. Judging for all entries will be held at 5pm on the UC lawn. There will be a live Zydeco band, "LiP Malcolm and the House Rockers," playing away during the entire fest. This band is a great dance band so let your hair down, and go crazy! During the fest there will be a yard toy, free bread pudding at noon providedby OES, and RSA is sponsoring a five-on- five 6asketball tournament. Dinner on the lawn will be provided by WCU dining. For more information contact LMP at 7479 or visit our website at lmp.wcu.edu SGA Senate Flections On Tuesday, September 14, the SGA will be holding Senate elections. Vote For your choice of representation for your area from 9 am to 6 pm on the UC lawn. For more information, contact the SGA office at 227-7299. I t i Develop a Healthy Lifestyle ' WCU's Division of Continuing Education and Summer School will offer "Eight Weeks to Wellness," a course designed to help individuals develop a healthy lifestyle, on Thursday evening from September 28 through November 16 from 6-7 pm at the University Outreach Center. The cost is $35 and the deadline to register is Friday, September 15. For more information or to register, call 227-7397 or (800) 928-4968. Adventures in Reading The Jackson County Family Resource Center presents its fall series of Adventures in Reading. Parents and children age two to six years come together for stories and learning activities. Family literacy is promoted as families become actively involved with free books, activities, games, drama and/or music. September 21, Caps for Sale September 28, Ycrtle the Turtle October 5, Clifford's Halloween The adventures will be held at The Family Resource Center in: the old Webster School in Webster and will begin at 6pm. Reservations are a must. Limited to 10 families. Please call 586- 2845 for reservations.: Beginning Reading Classes The Jackson County Family Resource Center in conjunction with Southwestern Community College is offering Beginning Reading Classes and GED Classes for Adults. Each participant must be 16 years or older. Volunteer tutors will work individually with participants. Sessions will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evening from 6-8pm and a light meal will be served at 5:30. Childcare is provided. The Family Resource Center is located in the old Webster School in Webster. For further info call 586-2845. don'l like who the Supreme Court rules, then ha\c create an amendment to the constitution that stops them. As far as your whole kick on the protection of "homosexuals, abortionisht, and nomographers" they have just as many rights as everybody else. You may not agree with their views, bin they do exist, and they are protected by the same laws as the rest of us. Do you go look at pom'.' I doubt it, so why should an atheist, or perhaps a Buddhist or a Hindu or even some of the Jewish faith have to listen to the prayers of a christian society? How can you claim they have no regard for public safety? They uphold our laws as they arc written. The Supreme Court does not write those laws. One more time just so you don't forget... If you don't like the way our government is run, do something about it and stop complaining. Reverend Sliane Loon Sister-in-Law of Erica Coffey I just read the article about Erica Coffey, traveling.' What about the speed limit in that It really upsets me that you are implying that the condition of her vehicle could have played a part in the accident. No where in any report does it state that her car had any kind of mechanical problems. Since you stated in the article that no information has been released regarding this information, maybe you shouldn't have printed it either. What about the light at which the truck was area during sch<x)l hours? I think you could have researched your information a little bit better, and been more considerate ol the families feelings. How would you have felt after reading the same article? Best Regards, Krickett Blachnik Sister-in-law of Erica Coffey HELP WANTED; Tennis club in Cashiers looking for friendly people who can work in our dining room. Flexible work schedule. Top pay & benefits. To inquire call Kevin al 743-9380. Skill Creations, Inc. is seeking individuals to work one-on-one with children and adults wilh developmental disabilities in Haywood County Positions involve afternoon, evening, and/or weekend shifts. Experience preferred, but not necessary. High school diploma and valid driver's license required. $l().00/hr. Call Gail @ 232- 0091. EOE KITCHEN UTILITY PREP COOK-lmmedi- atc Opening. Wildcat Cliffs Country Club a pn- vate non-seasonal club located off U.S. Highwav 64, east of Highlands. 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