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Western Carolinian (Volume 69 Number 05)

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8 WCnewsmagazine WCU community grieves the loss of Misty D. France WCU Sophomore Aaron J. Esteppe WCU Freshman On Monday, September 13, the Western Carolina University community was saddened to learn of the apparent drowning of one student and the ongoing search for another. The hearts of the entire university community are heavy at the news of the accident involving two members of the Western family, and our thoughts and prayers are with the loved ones of both students, said Chancellor John Bardo in a prepared statement. I encourage the members of the campus community, especially those who know these young people, to pull together and support one another during this difficult time. Misty Dawn France, 19, was a sophomore elementary education major from Jacksonville, NC. Aaron Joel Esteppe, also 19, was a freshman engineering technology major from Knoxville, TN, and a former resident of Goldsboro, NC. Apparently, Misty and Joel left the WCU campus to visit Paradise Falls around 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 9. The falls are located about 20 miles from Western off NC Highway 281, between Wolf Lake and Bear Lake. The students were reported missing by a mutual friend when they failed to return to campus by the next evening. Search crews found Misty on Saturday morning, September 11, near Wolf Creek dam, about a half-mile above Bear Lake. The Jackson County Sheriff's Department marine patrol and Jackson County rescue squad continued the search for Joel through Friday, September 24, when his body was recovered exactly two weeks after he was reported missing. He was found approximately three-fourths of a mile from where Wolf Creek runs into Bear Lake. Hurricane Ivan, which swept through Western North Carolina the same weekend that the pair disappeared, temporarily suspended rescuers search Outdoor Safety by Jessica Jarrard two students by Jennifer Wilkey for Joel. Im glad we were able to give some closure to both parents of these young people, says Jackson County Sheriff Jimmy Ashe. Details about the accident are unclear. We'll never know what happened. We dont know whether they were just near the falls and slipped, or whether water was released and the rush and suddenness of the water carried them, says Dr. Robert Caruso, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs at Western. There was no one that witnessed it. | give a lot of credit to one of our students, who knew them both very well, who got very alarmed after almost a full day had passed, he continues. She knew that they were out there, and shes the one who really triggered our uni- versity police and the sheriff's department. Volunteer rescuers from various counties all over western North Carolina participated in the search, with as many as 60 to 125 people working at one time. According to Lt. Bob Scott of the University Police, the extensive search effort utilized divers, underwater cameras, boat crews, helicopters, drag teams, swift-water rescue teams and canines. Unfortunately, this is not the first time WCU students have died while visiting a Jackson County waterfall. In 1997, Amanda Buchanan and Daniel Ledford were accidentally killed at Cullowhee Falls. Services for Misty were held at the Saunders Funeral Home in Jacksonville, NC, with a church service the following day at Camp Lejeune. Joels family is still making funeral arrangements at the present time. United Campus Ministry is also planning a memorial service in the near future. Mistys parents are planning to establish a scholarship in her honor. Details about this scholarship are not finalized; the family is still working out the criteria. It will most likely be geared toward an elementary education major, since that was Mistys major, says Caruso. Both students will be honored at the annual memorial tree planting service in the spring. According to Caruso, the counseling center has been available for friends of Misty and Joel as well as any other students who need it, such as those who lived in the same dorms. Students struggling with grief are encouraged to seek counseling. Whether you are hiking, biking, camping or just taking a stroll through a pretty area, outdoor activi- ties are always a great way to spend your day. De- spite the splendor and beauty mother-nature offers, she has a dangerous side as well. What may seem to be a perfectly good day in the woods can turn into a disaster in a matter of minutes. It is important to pay attention to what is going on around you, and also to be prepared for anything and everything. While there are plenty of things that can occur in the woods that no one could possibly prepare for, some simple precautions taken before a walk in the woods could save your life. If possible, do not go into the woods alone. Even though it may seem safe to take a trip on your own, it can prove to be quite dangerous. Worse case scenario, something could go wrong and you may not make it back out of the woods. It may not always be from something very big either. Simple things like a bee sting or a snake bite could debilitate you to the point of not making it back out of the woods. Having someone with you to get help could turn this whole scenario around. While travel- ing in groups isnt fool proof, it certainly gives you a better chance in case of an emergency. Remember the three times. Anytime you go out in the woods in a group or by yourself (which you shouldn't do to begin with!), it is important to tell someone a few very important things. Of course, you must tell them where you are going. Then, you tell them the three times: the time you left, the time you anticipate returning, and a time to be worried. This at least ensures that someone knows where you are and when it is a good time to check up on you. Cell phones are good! Many outdoor lovers hate carrying cell phones in the woods. They feel it takes away from the natural beauty around them. This statement definitely has a good argument, but that cell phone could save your life. While most cell phones dont work on trails, in the case of a serious emergency, you would have a better chance at get- ting cellular service somewhere either on the trail, or shortly after you get off the trail. Even though it is a lot of effort to get there, it is still better than having to drive to the nearest town for help. If you feel that cell phones have no place in the woods, thats a fair argument. Turn it off while you are on the trail. Turn- ing it off when not using it is a good idea anyway, as cell phones tend to run their batteries out when they are in a place with no signal. Just know that it is still in your bag if you need it. Pay attention to signs and warnings. Well traveled and marked trails usually have signs up concerning dangers and risks in the area. Most of the time, those signs are put up after someone else has either gotten hurt or killed doing it, SO please take the advice given! Keep your eye on the weather. Weather can change any scenario in no time at all, espe- cially here in the mountains. Summer months in the Appalachian Mountains are known for their drastl- cally changing weather patterns, and unexpected thunderstorms. At the first signs of a storm, find shelter quickly. If you get stuck in the woods during a thunderstorm, drop anything metal you happen to be holding. This includes any climbing equipment, backpacks with metal internal or external frames, or anything else that may attract lightening. Also stay away from isolated trees. Experts say it is better to run into the woods during a storm, than to stand next to an isolated tree, just as long as you stay away from the tallest tree in the woods. Of course, running into the woods is a last resort ONLY! r These are merely a few precautions shortene from a list of many. The key is to always have a plan and expect the unexpected. While you can't aways prepare for everything, it's always good to try.

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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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  - Western Carolina University
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  - Date original: 2004-09-28
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  - Dimension: 12.5" x 11.25"
  - Pages: 24
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  - Jackson County (N.C.)
  - Cullowhee (N.C.)
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  - WCU Students Newspapers Collection
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  - HL_WesternCarolinian_2004_Vol69_No05
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  - Western Carolina University Hunter Library

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