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  • e 2012-1 13 5 Galaxy of of Stars schedule released, subscriptions available ! Read more on Page B-6 Food siaotiade cause concern at area food banks Read more on Page 6 WCU Fine Arts Museum unveils exciting summer lineup Read more on Page B-5 THE WESTERN CAROLINIAN SERVING THE CULLOWHEE AREA SIN CE Volume 78, Issue 5 For Up-To-Date News, visit www,weunews.com 19.33 June 15th, 2012 Sheriff Ashe stepped down as county ABC designee Tyler Auffhammer, Staff Writer After Jackson County voters approved a May 8 referendum permitting countywide al- cohol sales in unincorporated areas like Cullo- whee, county officials were tasked to choose a local designee to approve suitability and pro- vide a local government opinion of applicants for alcohol permits. The Commissioners named Sheriff Jimmy Ashe the countywide ABC designee on May 21, a role he already held for special events held in Jackson County. While carrying out his duties and approving suitability for alcohol sales to business appli- cants, Ashe denied location suitability to sev- eral locations. Ashe denied suitability to the Catamount Travel Center on Little Savannah Road near Western Carolina University and Bobs Mini Mart on Centennial Drive across from WCUs McKee and Killian Annex buildings. Ashe denied the businesses approval based on the fact that they were located within 50 feet of an educational institution, the Cullowhee Fire Departments emergency travel could be thoeded by traffic and other accident-related hazards. These hazards included those that had already been experienced by the 10,000 stu- dent university like an increase in alcohol relat- ed motor vehicle accidents, underage drinking, _ alcohol poisoning, alcohol related sex offense and deaths. With over 30 years in law enforcement, Ashe cited his experience and said these busi- nesses would not be suitable locations for al- cohol sales. Despite rejecting the Travel Center and Bobs, Ashe granted location suitability to Roger Clark at the Package Store beside the Cullowhee Post Office. The Package Store is located on Little Savannah Road, the same road as the Catamount Travel Center. While located near one another, Ashe did not cite any of the accident or alcohol-related hazards on the Package Stores form that he cited on that of the Travel Center. Despite Ashes 30 years of experience in law enforcement, the state ABC commis- sion, which has the final say-so in approving location suitability forms, went ahead and ap- proved the businesses. Although there were reports circulat- ing that the Jackson County Commissioners were stripping Ashe of his duties in approving these forms, Commissioners Chaitman Jack Debnam, in an interview with The Western Carolinian, said that Ashe resigned from these duties and felt that it would be better for the commission to undertake the approval of the locational suitability for local businesses. Debnam also said that he appreciates the press staying on top of the issues surrounding Sheriff Ashe and the Commission, including reports of Sheriff Ashe not communicating properly with the Commission and a possible medical condition impeding Ashes abilities, but woe like for everyone to move for- war A far as having alcohol in Culldoties, Deb- nam said, I dont have a crystal ball. It will probably cut down on people driving impaired between Sylva and Cullowhee. Economically, we are looking at tax revenue and job creation. Ingles in Cashiers has already hired four new people because of this vote. Along with Bobs Mini Mart and the Cata- mount Travel Center, The Mad Batter was also ASHE recently approved for alcohol sales. There will be alcohol available at more lo- cations, but I dont know how you can judge a negative impact. We need to give it some time to decide whether it was a positive or nega- tive, said Debnam. fi he bridge on Old Cullowhee Road near Wayeluutta Road and Cullowhee Auto Service is slated to be reconstructed. Lex Menz, Co-Editor-in-Chief NCDOT plans to reconstruct the bridge on Old Cullowhee Road near Wayehutta Road and Cullowhee Auto Service. At a public meeting on Tuesday, June 12, community members gathered in the Ramsey Center Hospitality Room to preview two alternative plans and give comments to NCDOT staff members about two construc- tion plans. Both alternates include extensive reconstruction of roadways surrounding the bridge, including a realignment of Wayehutta Road, and new bicycle lanes. Also, both al- ternatives will require removal of buildings, known as takes, for future roadways and guardrails that will need to be placed near the bridge. Alternate 1 will take 18 months to com- plete and will allow vehicles to travel across the original bridge one lane at a time, said John Williams, NCDOT project development engineer from Raleigh. While one side of the bridge is removed and rebuilt, 23.5 feet of roadway on the other side will be left open for traffic to continue as usual. Then, the closed and open lanes will switch for continued construction on the op- posite side of the bridge. During the heaviest traffic time of the day, travelers.can expect a five to seven minute delay waiting for their turn to cross the bridge, said Williams. At any other time, the delay will be one or two minutes. The total cost for Alternate 1, which in- cludes utility estimates, right of way esti- mates and construction, equals to approxi- mately $6,766,000. Alternate 1 also includes more time working in the water of the river, which is a threat to an endangered species of mussel, known as the Appalachian elktoe. Williams believed that while environmental ' impact is a concern, it will not weigh much on the final decision for which alternate is chosen. Alternative 2 causes less traffic congestion and is more convenient but poses a threat to the livelihood of more buildings in the area. While the original bridge will be left open for traffic to continue as normal, NCDOT will construct a second bridge then switch traffic to the new bridge upon completion, abandon- ing the old roadway to whoever previously owned the property. The old bridge will then be demolished, The total cost of construction for Alternate 2 is $7,443,00 and construction will last for 12 months, Four buildings, including Cullowhee PHOTO BY AMELIA HOLMES Auto Service and an abandoned gas station, will have to be torn down and the businesses themselves relocated in order for Alternate 2 to be constructed. Two other buildings are listed as possible relocations. Chris Pressley, owner of Cullowhee Auto Service, said that he and his family have been serving community members at his current location near the bridge for 65 years, starting with his grandfather. Alternate 1 may still threaten his fam- ilys ability to keep the building, but with Alternate 2, Cullowhee Auto Service will be forced to relocate. In compensation, Pressley and his family, which includes a wife and two daughters along with extended family mem- bers, will be paid the market value for the building and the property as well as moving and relocation expenses. However, according to a member of the NCDOT, by law, loss of business is not compensated. Many people that attended the meeting: came in support of Cullowhee Auto Service and the Pressley family to persuade other community members of the importance of saving the Pressley livelihood ie the plans of Alternate 2. See BRIDGE, Page 2 Subscribe Today! a e =NAME: - ADDRESS: Ss" CITY: eS STATE: Sees. =PHONE: ZIP: SUBSCRIPTION RATES $30 for North Carolina addresses $45 for other addresses MAIL PAYMENT TO The Western Carolinian PO Box 66, Cullowhee NC 28723 Western - Carolina adviser wins $186,960 in lottery Brandy Carl, Contbuting We ee Mary beckey a AWestetn Josssie University academic adviser, hit it big Monday, May 7, when she won the Car olina Cash 5 drawing. Tuesday morning, Lockey started out her day as if it were any other. Only : When she checked her computer for the >. lottery numbers from the night before did everything change. When she realized the numbers on her ticket matched the numbers on Caro- lina Cash 5s website exactly, Lockey was left in shock. (1) walked away from the computer and looked out the window. Then I went back to the computer to make sure the numbers still matched, Lockey said. Lockey is an academic adviser work- : ing with biology, chemistry, environ- i mental sciences, forensic science, geol- ogy and natural resources conservation management majors. She graduated from Duke University with a bachelors in history and received her masters in education in counseling in higher educa- tion from UNC-Greensboro. May 7 was the first time Lockey had ever played the Carolina Cash 5 draw- ing. : Lockey, being the sole winner, came out winning $186,960. While she plans to use some of the money for home re- pairs, she also plans on helping her son pay for college and new soccer cleats. The Carolina Cash 5 is a part of the North Carolina Education Lottery. Founded in 2005, 51.9 percent of win- nings are appropriated for teacher sala- ries between the grades of K-3. The lot- tery also funds pre-K programs, school construction, scholarships for students attending public higher education insti- tutions and need-based financial aid. Lockey said not much has changed, although she added the winnings have taken a lot of pressure off her. No one treats her differently; people only want to hear her story. Lockey plans to continue playing Carolina Cash 5 occasionally. Whats Inside Please recycle this newspaper. Join the Conversation: Twitter: @WCUsNewspaper Facebook: www.facebook.com/wcunews SS Website: www.westerncarolinian.com .
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