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A2 THE WESTERN CAROLINIAN November 26, 2013 NEWS Cullowhee River Club provides housing, recreation Maegan Hoth News Editor In Cullowhees strip mall, a new and mysteri- ous building has popped up, which has piqued most peoples curiosity, called the Cullowhee River Club. Off campus, a front office for the new residen- tial community of homes takes up over 125 acres along the Tuckasegee River. Tim Newell, develop- ment partner, primary investor and a capital partner, whose in the front sales office of the Cullowhee River Club, stated the community is a mountain haven designed for a variety of different individuals and fami- lies. This new planned community will have 282 total units that will consist of a combination of single family homes as cottages, town homes, condominiums and cab- ins. The community will also consist of a Grand River Lodge, which hosts the condominiums and will provide guests ac- commodations as well. As listed in The Found- ers Program booklet, res- idents of this new com- munity will also have a chance to experience some of the amenities heading to Russia, covering Olympics Student Maegan Hoth News Editor A senior broadcasting major at Western Caro- lina University, Monica Papworths dream is coming true. She has been given the epee ae help broadcast with NBC network at the Winter Olympics in Russia with fellow WCU student Roger Cote. | _The Winter Olympics start early 2014, an NBC coverage of the event begins Feb. 6, in Sochi, Russia. Papworth has never been to Russia before but is excited to add it to the list of places provided by the Grand River Lodge, such as a restaurant, swimming pool, clay tennis courts and concierge services. Outside, there will bea riverside pavilion, boat house, volleyball court and a playground. Do not be fooled by the name. The Cullowhee River Club is not actu- ally a club. The residents can enjoy the club-style amenities usually limited to private club communi- ties. It says club; we call it a club because it has club amenities, said Newell, but there is no club membership and no club dues. Its not a gated com- munity, you can come and dine in the restau- rant. This new community is close to home for West- ern Carolina University students. Aside from the building located in the campus strip mall, its en- trance is along Old Cullo- whee Road located within 600 feet of the southeast end of the university. Past Hunter Library and Tucks Bar and Grille, the office is easy to walk to. The Cullowhee River Club will also be noticed by those who travel along the Tuckasegee River for fishing and boating excursions, since the she has traveled to, which includes London, Greece, Canada, the Bahamas and Mexico. Though Papworth knew about the job long before, Papworth was contacted by her old professor, Gabe Nucci, who told her that she received the internship to go to Russia. This has been a goal of Pap- worths since freshmen year at Western Caro- lina. She has worked a lot with TV62 and had | to go through a long interview process. T went through mul- tiple phone interviews and, of course, they contacted my refer- community will take up more than 1.3 miles of frontage along the river. The location is perfect for the Cullowhee River Clubs development and targeted markets. The university isa tremendous asset for those who would like to relocate near a major university for all the op- portunities for cultural activities and sports activities, said Newell. Primary residents for the community are going to be the faculty and staff of Western Carolina. Secondary home markets include alumni that wish to settle down close to WCU as well as fly fishing and paddling enthusiasts. The com- munity will attract these enthusiasts being so close to the river. A third market targets retirees, primarily from the northeast, looking to relax in the southeast. The Cullowhee River Club also has links to the university. They have sponsored major events such as the Catamounts Unit Tour last spring and are currently sponsoring the Chancellors Tour. They are also a sports program sponsor for football, basketball, and they sponsored the home game against Elon. ences, said Papworth. During her high school years, Papworth was unsure of what she wanted to do with her life. It did not occur to her until when she watched the Kentucky Derby. She was ob- served Donna Brothers interview jockeys and thought how she has been riding horses her whole life. She could do that; she could be a fine interviewer. My dad was like yeah, you can, you should do that. It has been my goal to be involved in television and be a broadcasting Photo by Ceillie Simkiss/STAFF Sign outside of Cullowhee River Club at the WCU strip mall office. We will continue to be supporters of the univer- sity for sure, and we look forward to a long-term relationship with the school said Newell. Walking into the front office, you will meet Tim Newell and Joni Newell. Both are from North Carolina and have lived in Sylva for the past two years. Soon, they plan to move and stay in Cullo- whee. Tim Newell is a landscape architect and had a big part in design- ing the landscape and Papworth was born in Syracuse, N.Y., but moved to North Carolina shortly after where she was raised _ in Waxhaw with her four siblings. Papworth has been riding horses since she was five, loves sports and espe- cially loves the Olym- pics. Her favorite event is swimming. Twas a big swim- mer in high school, . and I was captain in my senior year, said Papworth. ote, a senior, will travel with Papworth to Sochi, Russia. Cote will graduate in December major, said Papworth. and going to Russia homes. He also has a lot of history in designing in oriented communities. Joni Newell also works with the Cullowhee River Club, working with marking mostly but has also designed the front sales office. They are also working with Jackson County to put in county greenway. The greenway is a paved walking, jogging and biking trail along the Tuckasegee River open to everyone. Though the community takes up 125 will be a job for him, not an internship. Jar- rett Frazier, who works for NBC news, will also attend and fly to Rus- sia with them. Cote was also told by Nucci and as that he got the job. They both told me that they wouldnt have vouched for me if they didnt think I could do the job. I would love | the opportunity to have this become a perma- nent position and will be working very hard to show them why I would be a great asset to their company, said Cote in a press release from the WCU Office of acres, 60 percent of it will be open space. Tim Newell plans to get ina conservation easement so it is protected. We're trying to work with the land, not fight the land, said Newell. For more information about it, you can stop at the Cullowhee River Club office on 784 Centennial Drive, go to their website at www.cullowheeriv- erclub.com or contact aK Newell at 828-606-7795 or tnewell@cullowheeriver- club.com. Public Relation. - When asked how she plans to pack for Rus- sia, Papworth said she does not know what to expect. She plans on bringing one huge suit- case with lots of warm clothing and as many wool socks as she can manage. She hates to be cold. | When asked if she. wanted to do this again, Papworth stated, Oh. | yeah, I would love to. This is like my dream. This has been my whole life to go to the Olym- pics. I come from a real athletic family, so it has been what I was brought up with. The Honors College teams up with United Christian Ministries Christian Henderson Contributing Writer It is hard to think that while the students of Western Carolina University leave for the holidays, there were people in Jackson County who will go hungry on Thanksgiving. | United Christian | Ministries in Sylva is trying to fight this grow- ing issue. And now, the Honors College at WCU decided to join in that ht. According to their | website, United Christian Ministries is a non-profit organization that helps to provide basic necessities such as food, toiletries, shelter, utilities, house- hold items and medical help for families in need. In a personal interview with the volunteers and staff, they explained that they also interview families so that they can assess their situation. Using that assessment, the organization can oint them in the direc- ion that might be most beneficial to them. They try to do this by referring them to organizations or programs that could be of further use to them, such as SNAP, WIC and food stamps through Social Services. They are also willing to che ea churches that could help them spiritually, but con- trary to popular belief, they are not a congrega- tion themselves. In their promotional pamphlet, the organization is united in the belief that their. pores to serve Christ y being a voice and a help to people with ur- | gent Phyaita, economic, social or spiritual needs. It is no easy to task to provide these neces- sities day in and day out for those in need. Kathy Cross, the execu- tive director of United Christian Ministries, explained on her tour of their facilities that they have been running their food pantry since 1989. However, it is still a con- stant struggle to keep it in stock. Generous busi- nesses such as Food Lion and Pizza Hut donate food a couple of times a week, but the bulk of the food come from individu- aldonations. _ Western Carolinas Honors College stepped up to be of service as much as possible. This ear, they elected that nited Christian Minis- tries would be the charity they would assist, and so far, they have done an excellent job. . Beginning witha food drive for United Christian Ministries, the Honors College sponsored the event before they had decided to pul their full support behind the group. All freshmen honors stu- dents were encouraged to participate for their Honors forum class. Many other students also made their way out to the Blue Ridge/Bal- sam archway early on a Saturday morning in support of the cause. It was a memorable nie experience, especially for the students and faculty, who decided to stay an help unload the food once it got to the pantry. However, this event also spurred these students to action. The organza- tions leaders informed the class that the truck load of collected food would feed the families of rie a County for a few ays. oday, the Honors Col- lege has taken this cause and ran with it, and the volunteers at United Christian Ministries | could not be happier with the results, explaining that the Honor Colleges students and facilitators have put on events rang- ing from a Rummage Sale to raise money and a Thanksgiving dinner on The Honors College raises money for United Christian Ministries with a doughnut sale. campus to raise money. They also planned a Clean-Up Day where stu- dents went out to United Christian Ministriess headquarters to help with cleaning, painting and organizing. Kathy Cross, executive direc- tor, also stated that some of the projects that they hope to put together in the near future include collecting and giving out food for Thanksgiving dinners to give to the families that they serve as well as providing Christmas book bags for school children. Cross | added that normally, dis- advantaged students are provided with book bags every week, filled with the food that they need to make sure that they and their families will be able to eat that week. However, since the holi- day break continues for a few weeks, the Honors College wants to assist by collecting donations from the students of WCU to make sure that this hap- pens. If other WCU students wish to participate as well, United Christian Ministries need help whenever a student is able to provide assis- tance, and Cross would more than welcome any volunteers. The Honors College will also host many more events that benefit this cause in the coming months and next semester. Donations are also vital. They pee need of extra food, toiletries and other resources. Donation boxes are set up across campus, but if you cannot find one, you can always drop your donations by the Honors College offices or United Christian Ministries, which is located at 191 Skyland Dr. in Sylva. The holiday season is all about being thankful for the things you have been given, whether that be your college education offered at WCU or even a plate of food that Jackson County members depend Photo by Chris Ward/STAFF upon. This year, think about giving some of those blessings back to our community through United Christian Minis- tries. It will not only ben- efit the life of someone in need but could also leave a lasting impact on you as well. For more informa- tion on United Christian Ministries, visit http:// ucmhelp.com/volunteer. html or check out their Facebook page. To find out more about the coun- tys food crisis, see http:// www.westerncarolinian. com/arts-and-entertain- ment/food-shortages- cause-concern-at-local- food-banks-1.2878917. are anal nln NaS ME dome Er OUR ENC Sepey SE a wees

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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