SEVERE WINTER STORM PELTS AREA - Eastern Band of Cherokee

COVER STORYSnow and Icepelt AreaPower Outages inthe ThousandsBy SCOTT MCKIE B.P.ONE FEATHER STAFFA severe winter storm, bringingnow and ice, pelted the area last weekendeaving thousands without power.According to information fromiranda Thompson, EBCI Public Safetyntern, around 1,330 homes suffered powerutages in Cherokee, and as of Tuesday,79 homes were still without power.“Last weekend’s storm affected auge number of people, but our commuitycame together to help one anotherhrough the power outages and downedrees, said Principal Chief Michell Hicks.Our Roads department did an exceptionaljob in keeping the roads in good shapethrough what was a monumental task. Iwant to thank all those who workedthrough the bad weather, the volunteerswho came out and helped deliver waterand make welfare checks and all the goodneighbors who helped one another duringthe storm. I also want to remind everyoneto prepare their emergency supplies nowbecause winter is far from over.”Duke Energy reported over42,000 power outages in North and SouthCarolina as of the morning of Saturday,Jan. 30. Information from the North CarolinaDepartment of Emergency Managementstated that 22 counties, in addition tothe EBCI, declared local States of Emergencyand total power outages (all companies)reached 44,600 on Saturday.Thompson said in a statement releasedTuesday, “With the help of volunteers,the Emergency Operations Center(EOC), was opened to take calls from thecommunity. Emergency Management, Police,Fire, EMS, Natural Resource EnseeSTORM page 6Martin arrested inMulti-Agency Drug BustCecil QueenKen Wilson FordSometimes when you come to Ken Wilson Ford,you have to wait to see me. For that I apologizebut the wait could SAVE you a GREAT DEAL ofMONEY!GREAT deal New or Certified Pre-ownedCar or Truck!Was this your face after buying your last vehicle?Come see Cecil at Ken Wilson FordWe’ll make it worth the trip!Ken Wilson Ford Ext 31 Canton Off I-401-800-532-4631SUBMITTED By CIPDNarcotics Investigators arrestedrandon Keith Martin on Tuesday, Feb. 2fter following up on reports of drug acivityat the Fairfield Inn in Cherokee.artin was in the motel room along withhree other people, although no one elseas charged.Investigators seized over $1,900n cash, 21 Oxycodone (30 mg) pills, andarious drug paraphernalia. Martin wasransported to the Cherokee Indian Policeepartment without incident.Martin is charged with:Drugs: Possession of Schedule II (Oxyodone)Drugs: Possession of Drug paraphernaliaAlthough Martin is being chargednitially with Tribal charges, Federalharges will be pending on this case. Marinis currently on Federal Probation foristribution of crack cocaine.Numerous agencies were inolvedin this operation including: Swaino. Sheriff Department, ATF, Nationalark Service, BIA Drug Enforcement, andBrandon Keith MarnCIPD.Cherokee Chief of Police BenReed stated: “There’s a lot of work thatgoes into a drug case like this and I thankGod no one got hurt. Our Drug Task Forceis made up of local, state and federal agenciesthat are committed to investigatingand arresting drug dealers on the reservationand neighboring jurisdictions. CIPDwill remain dedicated to ensure the workingrelationships that make these kinds ofarrests possible. There’s more to come.”Feather Flowers, Cloth Flowers andSilk Arrangements availableValentine Baskets w/ candy andAvon Baskets.Need to get your sweetheart aSPECIAL gift, stop by and checkout the Avon Shop on Acquoni RdOpen late at night, stop by and see NellCrowe for all your beauty needs.THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2010cherokee one feather3

EWS ka-no-he-da4 cherokee one feather THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2010Done Deal!67-Year Stalemate endson North Shore RoadBRYSON CITY – The federal governmenthas agreed to make a payment of $52million to Swain County to settle thedecades-long dispute over the North ShoreRoad. The federal government’s offer fullymeets the amount requested by SwainCounty leaders and suggested in the Departmentof Interior’s Draft EnvironmentalImpact Statement for the North ShoreRoad.“This settlement will bring muchneededresources to Swain County fordecades to come,” Congressman HeathShuler (D-NC) said. “The interest onthese funds alone will greatly increaseSwain’s annual budget and will help thecommissioners in their efforts to createjobs, invest in Swain County schools, andimprove the county’s infrastructure.”“It has been evident for years thatthe North Shore Road would never be constructed,”Rep. Shuler continued. “Thissettlement, once finalized, will allow allthe citizens of Swain County, regardless oftheir position on the road’s construction,to join together for Swain County’s future.”Of the $52 million total settlement,$4 million has already been authorizedfor transfer to Swain County, with anadditional $8.8 million to be transferredafter the signing of the agreement. ThePresident's 2011 budget outlines the firstof ten annual disbursements to SwainCounty that will pay the remainder of thesettlement, $39.2 million. The agreementalso stipulates that money provided toSwain County will be deposited in a speciallyprotected trust account with theNorth Carolina State Treasurer, who willdisperse annual interest payments to theCounty.The Swain County Board ofCommissioners will hold a vote on Friday,Feb. 5 on whether to accept the settlementoffer. As acceptance is likely, a signingceremony is being planned for the TownSquare in Bryson City at 11:30am on Saturday,Feb. 6 to officially finalize theagreement. The backup location in case ofbad weather is the Fine Arts Center atSwain County High School, 1415 FontanaRoad. U.S. Secretary of the Interior KenBACKGROUND: As this agreementwould exnguish a previous agreementsigned in 1943 that required the Departmentof the Interior to build theNorth Shore Road, all signatories to the1943 agreement would need to sign thenew agreement. In addion to SwainCounty, the three other pares to the1943 agreement are the U.S. Departmentof Interior, the State of North Carolina,and the Tennessee ValleyAuthority (TVA). The new agreementacknowledges that the State of NorthCarolina and TVA have each fulfilledtheir obligaons under the 1943 agreement.Neither party is obligated to addionalacon in the new agreement.As such, they are expected to sign thenew agreement as well.Salazar will be in attendance, as will CongressmanHeath Shuler. Governor BevPerdue and a representative of the TennesseeValley Authority have also been invited.“With the help of CongressmanShuler, the commitment of the Obama Administration,and the hard work of manypeople, we are closer than ever to resolvingthe long-standing dispute over theNorth Shore Road in Swain County, NorthCarolina,” said Salazar. “I look forward totraveling to North Carolina this weekendfor what I expect will be a great - and longoverdue - celebration.”Dale Ditmanson, Superintendentof the Great Smokey Mountain NationalPark, has stated the Park Service will continueto provide transportation to annualcemetery "decoration days" and tell theirstories through exhibits and programs.“This settlement would not havehappened without Representative Shuler’sleadership,” said Leonard Winchester,Chair of Citizens for the Economic Futureof Swain County. “We greatly appreciatehis hard work to bring this matter to closurein a way that will benefit all the citizensof Swain County forever,Thecompletion of this agreement will be oneof the most significant events in the historyof Swain County and certainly the mostpositive.”Sources: Rep. Shuler’s Office, InteriorDept.2/4One Feather deadlineTuesday at 12noon

Tribal Council AgendaFeb. 4 at 8:30amPROVIDED By TOP OFFICE***Indicates timed item, individual has been notified at this specific time to be presentNEWS ka-no-he-da“For every Dream We Have The Key”651 Smokey Park Highway Candler North Carolina 28715 (828)667-67018:40am – Reports & Announcements***9:00am – Tara McCoy – request for time – Cherokee Choices***9:10am – Tabled Res. Nos. 38 & 39 – Nancy Long requests EBCI reclaim statusand power under Constitution of EBCI known as Ch. 207 of Private Laws of NorthCarolina, recognizing the Constitution of the EBCI as bylaws of municipal corporation(Item #1); Request that all subsidies to private enterprises be stopped immediately(Item #2)***9:20am – Tabled Res. No. 40 – Donald Long requests EBCI cease & desist practiceof allowing BIA, Division of Forestry, control and manage Tribal property bothreal and personal (Item No. 3)9:30am – Tabled Ord. No. 79 – Amendment to Chapter 113 – Hunting & Fishing Ordinance– submitted by Teresa McCoy (Item No. 4)***9:40am – Tabled Res. No. 88 – Last will & testament of Charlotte Rosalie SneedWhittemore (d) recognized – (replacement resolution submitted by Legal Dept. – ItemNo. 5-B)**9:50am – Tabled Ord. No. 122 – Travel Ordinance – submitted by Terry TaylorItem No. 6)EXCLUSIVE TO OUR NATIVE AMERICAN NEIGHBORS!FREE32” FLAT SCREEN TV WITH NEW HOME PURCHASEMODULARSDOUBLEWIDESSAME MANAGER 28 YEARSSINGLEWIDES#1 IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA FOR OVER 40 YEARSDirections; From Cherokee take 441 towards Waynesville/ Asheville, to I-40 toward Asheville, exit 44 ENka/ Candler, Turn Right, go approximately1/2 mile on right to “CROSSLAND HOMES” 2/4**10:00am – Tabled Res. No. 129 – Last will & testament of Maybelle W. Lepscierd) (Item No. 7)**10:10am – Request for appointment of Gary Ledford to establish official EBCIonor Guard – submitted by Gary Ledford (Item No. 8)0:20am – Board Member appointments to Museum of the Cherokee Indians (ItemNo. 9)0:30am – Request for Tribe to donate or lease parcel of property to the Cherokeeentecostal Holiness Church for as long as the property is used as an active churchItem No. 10)0:40am – Ordinances submitted – to be deemed read & tabled for 25 daysSec. 106-50 – Business background checks (Item No. 11)Sec. 49-9 – Loss of Membership – Enrollment Ord. Amdt. (Item No. 12)**10:50am – Tabled Res. No. 27 – Peggy Saunooke requests that Kirk Saunookend Matthew Martin be removed as judges in the Tribal Court system (Item No. 13)**11:00am – Tabled Ord. No. 30 – Solomon “Slick” Saunooke desires that Ord. No.3 (03) be rescinded in its entirety (Item No. 14)**11:10am – Mary “Missy” Crowe and Moses L. Walkingstick request that Annettearnawsky, EBCI Attorney General, be relieved of duties (Item No. 15)**Banishment Items as NecessaryDon’t Forget Valentine’s AdsDue Feb. 9 at 12noonTHURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2010cherokee one feather2/45

NEWS ka-no-he-da6 cherokee one feather THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2010CHRISTIAN N. SIEWERS, JR., ATTORNEY AT LAWPO BOX 401, Cherokee, NC. 28719788-5059LICENSED IN NORTH CAROLINA STATE AND TRIBAL COURTAggressive Criminal Defense of all Felonies and MisdemeanorsDWI and Traffic Offenses 72 Hour Release HearingsDivorce and Custody Cases Tribal Bond ModificationsJuvenile and DSS Defense Tribal Employment HearingsAPPOINTMENTS AT YOUR CONVENIENCEFREE CONSULTATIONS2/11DAWN ARNEACH/One FeatherSnow and ice collect like coon on these trees in the Yellowhill Community.STORM, from page 3Do not forget yourValentines Day AdsDeadline - Tuesday, Feb. 9at 12noon$6.50forcement and volunteers from the community conducted welfare checks to Boundaryresidences throughout Monday, Feb. 1; distributing water and hearing the needs of thecommunity, specifically elders and those still without power.North Carolina Gov. Bev Perdue declared a State of Emergency for the entirestate on Saturday, Jan. 30. On Monday, Feb. 1, she said the situation was still not over.“Even though the sun is shining across much of North Carolina today, the worst of thedamage is not over. Tonight’s freezing temperatures will leave tomorrow’s roadwayscovered in ice. I continue to urge all residents to stay off the roads and to exercise extremecaution.”As of Monday, only one traffic-related fatality had been reported by the N.C.State Highway Patrol – a fatal collision in Wayne County.The statement from Thompson further related, “Despite the numerous warningsthroughout the week of January 25, many residents were not prepared for the inclementweather. We are asking the citizens to keep enough supplies in your home to meet yourneeds for at least three days. Assemble a Disaster Supplies Kit with items you may needto be self-sufficient for at least three days (72 hours). This may mean providing yourown shelter, first aid, food, water and sanitation.”Gov. Perdue related Tuesday, Feb. 2 that federal disaster monies will be availableto some affected counties inlcuding Jackson.“The federal declaration has come at an opportune time and will help our communitiesrecover from their losses,” said Perdue, who requested the FEMA assistance.“Many of these same counties incurred additional costs last weekend responding to ourmost recent snow and ice storm.”According to information from the N.C. Department of Emergency Management,“The disaster declaration covers Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell,Haywood, Jackson, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Watauga and Yancey counties.Watauga and Madison counties incurred the most damage. Preliminary damage assessmentsindicate costs to recover from the back-to-back December winter storms will exceed$12.5 million. Utility restoration accounts for more than half of the total bill, whiledebris removal accounts for about one third of the total cost. The N.C. Division of EmergencyManagement estimates the state will pay $3.1 million to recover from the winterstorms; federal funds will cover the remaining costs.If you need more information about the Disaster Supply Kits or EmergencyPlanning, you are encouraged to contact EBCI Emergency Management (828) 554-6156or (828) 554-6157.

Be Safe During aWinter StormNEWS ka-no-he-daNote: With another winter storm predicted for this weekend, the One Feather staffbrings you these safety ps from the Centers for Disease Control.Heat Your Home SafelyIf you plan to use a wood stove, fireplace, or space heater, be extremely careful.ollow the manufacturer’s instructions and remember these safety tips:Use fireplace, wood stoves, or other combustion heaters only if they are properlyented to the outside and do not leak flue gas into the indoor air space.Do not burn paper in a fireplace.Ensure adequate ventilation if you must use a kerosene heater.Use only the type of fuel your heater is designed to use—don’t substitute.Do not place a space heater within 3 feet of anything that may catch on fire, such asrapes, furniture, or bedding, and never cover your space heater.Never place a space heater on top of furniture or near water.Never leave children unattended near a space heater.Make sure that the cord of an electric space heater is not a tripping hazard but do notun the cord under carpets or rugs.Avoid using extension cords to plug in your space heater.If your space heater has a damaged electrical cord or produces sparks, do not use it.Store a multipurpose, dry-chemical fire extinguisher near the area to be heated.Protect yourself from carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning by installing a battery-operatedO detector and never using generators, grills, camp stoves, or similar devices indoors.ook SafelyNever use a charcoal or gas grill indoors—the fumes are deadly.Never use an electric generator indoors, inside the garage, or near the air intake ofour house because of the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.Plug in appliances to the generator using individual heavy-duty, outdoor-rated cords.Do not use the generator or appliances if they are wet because of the risk of electrocuion.Do not store gasoline indoors where the fumes could ignite.Light Your Home SafelyIf there is a power failure:Use battery-powered flashlights or lanterns rather than candles, if possible.Never leave lit candles unattended.Conserve HeatYou may need fresh air coming in for your heater or for emergency cookingrrangements. However, if you don’t need extra ventilation, keep as much heat as posibleinside your home. Avoid unnecessary opening of doors or windows. Close off uneededrooms, stuff towels or rags in cracks under doors, and close draperies or coverindows with blankets at night.Keep a Water SupplyExtreme cold can cause water pipes in your home to freeze and sometimes rupure.When very cold temperatures are expected:Leave all water taps slightly open so they drip continuously.Keep the indoor temperature warm.Improve the circulation of heated air near pipes. For example, open kitchen cabinetoors beneath the kitchen sink.If your pipes do freeze, do not thaw them with a torch. Instead, thaw themlowly by directing the warm air from an electric hair dryer onto the pipes.f you cannot thaw your pipes, or the pipes are ruptured, use bottled water or get waterrom a neighbor’s home. As an emergency measure—if no other water is available—now can be melted for water. Bringing water to a rolling boil for one minute will killost microorganisms or parasites that may be present, but won’t remove chemical polutantssometimes found in snow.Eat and Drink WiselyEating well-balanced meals will help you stay warmer. Do not drink alcoholicr caffeinated beverages—they cause your body to lose heat more rapidly. Instead, drinkarm, sweet beverages or broth to help maintain your body temperature. If you have anyietary restrictions, ask your doctor.THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2010cherokee one feather7

8 cherokee one feather THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2010OPINIONSLeers to the EditorThank YouThank you to Joe-hi Griffin for being a good neighbor during the storm! Weppreciate you!Your neighbors on Bradley Branch and Ensley RoadConcerns over Natural Resources inSwain CountyMany citizens in Swain County are concerned about the quality of our naturalesources. Some are worried that the natural heritage – healthy forests, clean streams,ood fishing and hunting – is threatened. Others see immediate threats: eroding roads,andslides, muddy water, and litter along highways and creek banks.hen I talk to people in Swain County about environmental problems, many shrug theirhoulders suggesting that’s the way it always has been and always will be. But, I haveet many people who are concerned. They want a healthy environment for themselvesnd for their children. The concern can be a form of self-interest; a clean environments more prosperous, with a healthier economy, than a degraded or polluted one. Mostly,he concern grows from a sheer appreciation for these god-given mountains, forests,reeks and rivers. With all of our technology, we have become stewards of these treasres.We must act wisely.There will be a meeting entitled “Swain Green Networking and Planning Workhop”to be held on Thursday evening Feb. 11 in the conference room at the Mariannalack Library in Bryson City. There will be a potluck dinner at 6:15pm followed by aeeting from 7-8:30pm. Please call my office at 488-8418 if you plan to attend thepotluck so we make sure we have enough drinks.The purpose of this workshop is to bring together environmentally minded peopleto discuss common problems, to share plans, and to come up with solutions. Thegroups organizing this event are the Watershed Association of the Tuckasegee River,the Little Tennessee Land Trust, the Green Women of Swain County, and the Swain 4Hand Youth Council. We sense that there are other groups who mend their roads andclean up their creeks, or are simply concerned about our landscape, whom we don'tknow about. This is an opportunity to meet each other, share ideas, and partner. If yourgroup needs volunteers, then come with a sign-up sheet.We especially invite folks from Cherokee. In the coming year, thanks to a grantfrom the Cherokee Preservation Foundation, WATR will be working in partnership withgroups across the Tuckasegee River watershed, from Lake Glenville, Cullowhee, Sylva,Dillsboro, Cherokee, Whittier and Bryson City. We will be partnering with tribal governmentagencies and working with community groups on the Qualla Boundary, too.We intend to bridge communities and provide opportunities to learn about stream ecologyby actually collecting bugs and fish from the creeks. There is nothing more excitingthan seeing first-hand the incredible biology of healthy mountain creeks. No previoustraining required. It is easy to become a “citizen scientist,” which leads naturally to defendingclean streams and objecting to pollution. What better way to bond young andold, upstream and downstream, community and community?Letters PolicyRevised December 2008The Cherokee One Feather is available as a forum for any opinion or point of viewconcerning issues of general interest. Letters should be typed, exclusive to the One Featherand are not to be longer than 250 words. We do not edit letters for length, and letters inexcess of the maximum will not be accepted. Letters must be signed and should includea name, address, and phone number for verification. Only the name will be printed.No letter writer may have more than two letters published in any 4-week period. Libelousor unsigned letters will not be considered for publication at all. Letters endorsingindividual political candidates or parties will not be accepted. The One Feather will notaccept poetry submissions as a letter or requests for pen pals.Those of us who devote time and work to safeguarding our environment are init for the long-haul. For this reason we take the challenges seriously and fight for solutionsand sustainability that will ensure a healthy community and landscape for our children.We also find joy and friendship in this work, and we don't take ourselves tooseriously.This is an invitation for the public and particularly for representatives of communitygroups to convene, meet each other, and plan together. In short, we want to startanswering the question: “How Green will Swain County be in 2010?” in the 40th yearsince Earth Day.Let’s Make Indian Country CountRoger ClappExecutive Director WATROn Jan. 25, the 2010 Census kicks off in the Inupiat Eskimo village of Noorvik,Alaska. No roads lead to this community, so Census workers will arrive by air, snowmachine or dog sled – and they will need to get there early before the ice melts and theresidents leave for fishing and hunting season.It is important to recognize the significance of Noorvik as the first place thecensus count begins. Our community of American Indians and Alaska Natives is one ofthe nation’s hardest populations to count, because of language barriers, barriers to traveland transportation to remote and rural communities, and a historic mistrust of governmentinstitutions and efforts.Counting all Alaskans is critical, but it is especially so for Alaska Natives, giventhe unique, historical relationship between the United States federal government andthat community. An accurate count of Alaska Natives means fair access to federal resourcesand fair representation in state legislatures and the United States Congress.But equally important, it determines the annual distribution to states and tribes– and our communities and children – of more than $400 billion in federal funds annuallyover the next 10 years.This federal money based on census data is used for everything from schoolsand roads to health care for low-income residents, veterans and senior citizens.The goal of the 2010 Census is to paint a “Portrait of America.” Because theAmerican Indian and Alaska Native population is relatively small, every Native personwho is counted makes a huge difference in getting that portrait right.We know Indian country faces many hurdles to an accurate Census count. PastCensuses have missed more than 1 in 10 Native people. The Brookings Institution recentlyfound that for every person missed by the Census, the community loses morethan $1,000 every year. The future of Indian country will be built on a foundation of reliableand accurate Census data.As the president of the National Congress of American Indians, I encouragetribal leaders to get the word out to Native communities about how important the Censusis to our future generations. I also urge all local leaders across the nation to encouragetheir community members to participate in Census 2010.NCAI is working closely with the Census Bureau and other national and localpartners to prevail over the challenges of the past to make sure there is an accurate countof all Native peoples.We know Indian country counts. Let’s make sure its people are accuratelycounted in the Census.Jefferson KeelNational Congress of American Indians presidentDisclaimer: the opinions expressed on the Opinions pages do not necessarily reflectthe views of the Cherokee One Feather, the Principal Chief, the Vice Chief or TribalCouncil of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.

OPINIONSCOMMENTARYKituwah and Swain CountyBy NATALIE SMITHKituwah can’t speak for herself. I can’tspeak for her either, but without a doubt, Ifeel is necessary to let my people knowwhat is planned to happen to her.It has been confirmed that Duke Energyplans on building a major energy producing substation,erecting 3 massive coil towers, and building a greatretainer wall up on the lower ridge at exit 69 (HyattCreek). They purchased the land for this project from alocal man for over a million dollars in 2008. The parcelto the right of it is still for sale, and the Duke parcel isbordered on the left by Trust Land and another deededproperty.A perennial stream and waterfall, which is onState property, is dangerously close to the left side ofthe dozing activity. As far as my small grass roots researchteam can tell, Duke has not consulted with manyState and local offices that they are required to so with.Perhaps they didn’t bother to consult the Army Corps ofengineers about the close proximity to the water (boththe river and the stream that neighbors their property).What else did they neglect to do? We knowthey did not inform our tribal government nor the SwainCounty Board of Commissioners of the girth of thisproject until after dozing had begun, and seems not tobe concerned with the American Indian Religious FreedomAct (commonly abbreviated to AIRFA, which is aUnited States federal law and a joint resolution of Congressthat was passed in 1978.), nor the Native AmericanGraves Protection and Repatriation Act, 25 U.S.C.3001 et seq. [Nov. 16, 1990].After all of this, are we just going stand asideand allow a big energy conglomerate, who we as ruralAppalachian citizens, struggle to pay each month, sufferthrough outages time and time again due to trees falling,mainly because DUKE doesn’t want to put lines undergrounddue to a high upfront cost?How else can they take from us? In my opinion,they RELY on our small population to NOT speakVictimhood and a young Indian writerThere is a youngercolumnist whosewriting has caughtmy attention in recenttimes. I havebeen greatly impressed by, firstof all, his good writing style. Hetalks to his readers, straight talkabout what he thinks, not mincingwords. He also has a goodview of our societies and theproblems that afflict them, andplenty of confidence andcourage to write frankly aboutthem. Not least, he also has ahave much to looseChuck TrimbleGUEST COLUMNwicked sense of humor but eschewsmeanness.I have enjoyed his writingsand invariably read hisup, to NOT investigate, to NOT know the laws that protectus from such impositions they cast. In my opinion,they use their power (literally) to sway our politicians,and a former Duke employee said that big utility companiesoften make big IOU exchanges with small municipalitiesto get what they want without muchresistance or none at all.Fred Alexander, a representative for DukePower of WNC, informed Tribal employees of theseplans in a closed-door meeting early last week. At thistime we do not know if this was the first such informativemeeting, BUT we DO know that Duke has beenworking on this project at least since 2008 and we havenot heard a peep about it in public. He says he wants tohear from the public. You can email him at fred.alexander@duke-energy.comand let him know how you feel.Personally I would like to see NO substation,NO towers, NO retainer wall overlooking Kituwah.Don’t get me wrong, I need electricity too and I am incomplete support of progress and growth, but I also understandthat growth must be smart and serve the publicin a sustainable manner.1. The Kituwah valley and Swain County deservemore consideration. Kituwah is located in SwainCounty, and is an asset to the county and its citizens. Itis rich in history and active living cultural practices.Swain County just started on an uphill climb towardgood tourism dollars. The Smokey Mountain Railroadjust made Bryson City their main depot, and the Fergusonfields (Kituwah) is the first open view for train ridersthat head out of town toward Whittier. Currently theview is largely unscathed at the mound, there is a HistoricalMarker in clear view for the train passengers andSwain could do well to boast this site in their tourismcampaign. The site just won’t have the same nostalgiaif there were a massive substation where everyone willbe aiming his or her cameras.Swain County is one of the poorest counties inNC, and relies heavily on tourism dollars. Wouldn’t theSwain County Chamber of Commerce be concernedabout the amount of destruction happening to their mostcolumns, printing out some ofthem for re-reading later. Butwhat really caught my fancy isthat he so deftly expresses viewsthat I share. He writes so manythings I wish I had written. Herecently announced that he willbe publishing a book in thecoming year, something I hadencouraged, and definitely lookforward to.This writer’s name isGyasi Ross, and he’s a memberof the Blackfeet Nation, withfamily among the Suquamishpicturesque valley? Isn’t the beauty EXACTLY whypeople flock here, and stay at places such as the HemlockInn?2. As of yet, there are no power lines that runthe full length of that mountainside parallel to HWY 74,BUT, according to page 22 of the Transmission ProjectsAt A Glance document (on the web) there is planned tobe a straight line of power created connecting existingsubstations. On this straight line falls the proposedHyatt Creek Substation that is up high and visible fromanywhere in that valley on Hwy 19. Now, we all knowthat a straight line is the shortest distance between twopoints, but here in the mountains, we also know thatstraight lines just aren’t realistic. If we wouldn’t puttunnels everywhere to get from point A to point B, whyshould we allow an energy company the luxury of astraight line at the cost of our most valuable asset, OURBEAUTY AND OUR HISTORY.Duke Power doesn’t absolutely have to put asubstation and power lines up on that mountain abovethe Kituwah. There are other options. Fred Alexandersaid that “the other options were worse” but provided nodetails whatsoever as to why or what the other optionswere that they had explored. I really don’t see whatother option could be worse than breaking virgin soil upon a ridge top next to a perennial stream and waterfallover looking a sacred site in a place where every one inmore than a 180 degree radius can see it.Us mountain folk are accustomed to crookedlines, and crooked business. We have to put up withdowned power lines every time a storm of any significancehits because the Fortune 500 company Duke Energywon’t spring for underground lines here and therethat could greatly reduce the amount of people who sufferfrom trees falling on lines. Yet, we as their customersin rural Appalachia, struggle to pay our powerbills each month.A long time customer of mine said that he hasTribe. He describes himself as alawyer, warrior, teacher, entrepreneurand author. I have notmet him personally, but lookforward to the day.I have asked his permissionto quote his most recentcolumn extensively, since I didnot want to chance misinterpretinghim. Also, I wanted to givehis words more exposure amongmy readership on the Pine Ridgeand Rosebud Reservations. Hehas graciously allowed me to dothis. In that column, he wrotesee KITUWAH page 10the following:“…I hear intergenerationaltrauma arguments overand over and over. I hear thatthe reason why Natives consistentlyserve as the poster childrenfor FAS, teen suicide,alcoholism, drug abuse, domesticviolence is because of whathappened to us in the distantAND not-so-distant past, ok, Ican dig that. That makes somesense (and I hold any questionssee VICTIMHOOD page 10THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2010cherokee one feather9

NEWS ka-no-he-daCherokee Tribal Court ReportSUBMITTED By CHEROKEE TRIBAL COURTJudgment Summary for Jan. 25CROWE, BOBBY A.20-28 Revoked Driver's License Guilty/Responsible30 Days Jail Time, Jail Time Suspended 1 Year(s)Probation, Fine $150 Court Costs $140 Community Service24 Hrs20-146(a) Left of Center Dismissed on PleaCROWE, TYLER14-10.60 Larceny Guilty/Responsible 180 DaysJail Time, Jail Time Suspended 2 Year(s) ProbationFine $200 Court Costs $140 Community Service48 Hrs NO CONTACT WITH WITNESSES RestitutionOrdered $706.9914-25.2[90- Drugs: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia[Superseded 4/1/07] Dismissed on Plea14-10.40 Burglary Dismissed on Plea14-25.2[90- Drugs (Simple Poss Marijuana $1,000) Dismissedwith Leave to Refile14-40.56* Assault on a Female (DV) Dismissed- Prosecuting Witness Failed to Appear and14-10.64 Unauthorized Use of Motor VehicleDismissed with Leave to RefileGEORGE, ADRIAN14-15.6(b) Purchasing, Attempt to Purchase, Possessionor Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages by Personsunder 21 Guilty/Responsible 12 Months Fine $250Court Costs $140 Community Service 120 Hrs DARE$1000 Obtain Substance Abuse AssessmentGEORGE, JOHN C.20-111(2) Expired Registration Plate Dismissedon Plea20-28 Revoked Driver's License Guilty/Responsible20-111(2) Expired Registration Plate Dismissedon Plea20-28 Revoked Driver's License Guilty/Responsible20-111(2) Expired Registration Plate Dismissedon Plea20-28 Revoked Driver's License Dismissed onPlea20-111(2) Expired Registration Plate Dismissedon Plea20-28 Revoked Driver's License Dismissed onPleaIVEY, LEANN LORETTA14-30.3 Compulsory School Attendance Prayerfor Judgment Continued Co-operate with JV serviceJENKINS, PATRICIA G.14-15.6(c) Aiding and Abetting Alcohol Violationof Person under 21 Dismissed on PleaJONES, WILLIAM R14-15.6(b) Purchasing, Attempt to Purchase, Possessionor Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages by Personsunder 21 Dismissed at Request of ProsecutionJOUBERT, KELLY14-25.2[90- Drugs (Poss Schedule II) [SupersededDismissed on PleaKOWALEWSKI, JENNIFER L.20-138.1(a) Driving While Impaired [effective12/1/06] Dismissed - Failure of Cherokee Indian Policeto Provide Discovery20-28 Revoked Driver's License Dismissed -Failure of Cherokee Indian Police to Provide Discovery20-140~Reckless Driving (Unspecified) Dismissed- Failure of Cherokee Indian Police to ProvideDiscoveryKRON, STEPHENS J.Dismissed at the Request of the Prosecuting WitnessLEGASSEY, EVERETT F.20-138.1(a) Driving While Impaired [effective12/1/06] Guilty/Responsible 60 Days Jail Time, Jail TimeSuspended, 1 Year(s) Probation Fine $200 Court Costs$140 Community Service 24 Hrs DARE $1000 ObtainSubstance Abuse Assessment20-146(a) Left of Center Dismissed on Plea20-7.1(a) Change of Address License Dismissedon Plea14-15.3 Transportation of Alcoholic Beverages[Open Container] Dismissed on PleaLITTLEJOHN, JASMINE MICHELLE14-10.9 Criminal Mischief Dismissed - Failureof Cherokee Indian Police to Provide Discovery14-95.6(c) Drugs: Manufacturing Selling or Delivering,Possessing with intent to sell or deliver scheduleVI [effective 4/1/07] Dismissed - Failure of CherokeeIndian Police to Provide DiscoveryMAHSETKY, HENRY W.20-141(a) Exceeding a Safe Speed Dismissed onPlea20-154(a) Unsafe Movement Dismissed on Plea20-129(a)(1) Failure to Burn Headlamps Dismissedon Plea20-138.7(a)(1) Transporting an Open Containerof Alcoholic Beverage Dismissed on Plea20-138.1(a) Driving While Impaired [effective12/1/06] Guilty/Responsible 60 Days Jail Time, Jail TimeSuspended 1 Year(s) Probation Fine $200 CourtCosts $140 Community Service 24 Hrs DARE $1000Obtain Substance Abuse Assessment20-138.1(a) Driving While Impaired [effective12/1/06] Dismissed on PleaMANEY JR., KENNETH LEE14-40.1(b)(5) Domestic Violence-Violation ofCourt Order Prayer for Judgment Continued CourtCosts $140 NO CONTACT!!MURPHY, REENA L.14-40.55 Assault With Deadly Weapon Dismissedwith Leave to RefileOWLE, CHARLES E.20-146(d)(1) Improper Lane Change Dismissedon Plea20-7(a) No Operator's License Dismissed onPlea20-138.1(a) Driving While Impaired [effective12/1/06] Guilty/Responsible 60 Days Jail Time, Jail TimeSuspended 1 Year(s) Probation Fine $200 CourtCosts $140 Community Service 24 Hrs DARE $1000Obtain Substance Abuse AssessmentPANTHER, JORDAN14-40.57* Assault on a Child (DV) Dismissed atthe Request of the Prosecuting Witness14-30.6 Child Abuse in the Second Degree Dismissedat the Request of the Prosecuting Witness14-40.56* Assault on a Female (DV) Dismissedat the Request of the Prosecuting WitnessPHEASANT, THOMAS EUGENE14-10.61 Receiving or Possessing Stolen PropertyDismissed at Request of Prosecution14-10.40 Burglary Dismissed at Request of Prosecution14-10.60 Larceny Dismissed at Request of Prosecution14-10.11 Injuring Real Property Dismissed atRequest of Prosecution Restitution Ordered $800POSTOAK JR., JOHNNY14-10.9 Criminal Mischief Dismissed on Plea14-10.41 Breaking and Entering Dismissed onPlea14-40.56 Assault on a Female Dismissed on Plea14-10.16 Second Degree TrespassGuilty/Responsible 60 Days Jail Time, Jail Time Suspended1 Year(s) 35 Days Probation WAIVE ALL FINESAND COSTS14-40.62(a)(1) Simple Assault Guilty/Responsible60 Days Jail Time, Jail Time Suspended 1 Year(s) 35Days ProbationWAIVE ALL FINES AND COSTSRATTLER JR., JOHNATHAN ALLEN14-15.6(b) Purchasing, Attempt to Purchase, Possessionor Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages by Personsunder 21 Dismissed on Plea20-158(b)(2) Failure to Stop for a Stop Signal20-135.2A Seat Belt Violation Dismissed on PleRATTLER Jr., JONATHAN A.Dismissed on Plea20-140~Reckless Driving (Unspecified)Guilty/Responsiblesee COURT page 12THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2010cherokee one feather11

12 cherokee one feather THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2010NEWS ka-no-he-daCourt Costs $140 Attorney $350 Community Service 48Hrs DARE $1000 Obtain Substance Abuse Assessment20-141(e) Speeding in excess of posted speedlimit Dismissed on PleaREED, RONDA D.20-28 Revoked Driver's License Dismissed onPlea20-128(a) Improper Equipment: Muffler Dismissedon Plea20-138.1(a) Driving While Impaired [effective12/1/06] Guilty/Responsible 60 Days Jail Time, Jail Timesuspended, 1Year(s) Probation Fine $200 Court Costs$140 Community Service 24 Hrs DARE $1000 ObtainSubstance Abuse AssessmentSTEVENS, PAMELADismissed at Request of ProsecutionTAYLOR, JONATHAN DAVID14-95.5(c) Drugs: Simple Possession of Marijuana[effective 4/1/07] Dismissed - Failure of CherokeeIndian Police to Provide DiscoveryTAYLOR, RACHEL NICOLE14-95.11(c) Drugs: Possession of DrugParaphernalia Dismissed - Failure of Cherokee IndianPolice to Provide DiscoveryTIENDA, JACINTO D.20-7(a) No Operator's LicensePleaDismissed onTRAMPER, DUSTIN HENRY14-15.6(b) Purchasing, Attempt to Purchase,Possession or Consumption of Alcoholic Beveragesby Persons under 21, Guilty/Responsible, 1 daysuspended, Court Costs $140WARD,BRANDON LEE14-2.2 Criminal Conspiracy, Called & Failed14-10.9Criminal Mischief, Called & Failed14-10.9Criminal Mischief, Called & Failed14-10.40 Burglary, Called & Failed14-10.60 Larceny, Called & Failed14-2.2 Criminal Conspiracy, Called & Failed14-10.9 Criminal Mischief, Called & Failed14-10.40 Burglary, Called & Failed14-10.9Criminal Mischief, Called & Failed14-10.61Receiving or Possessing Stolen Property,Called & Failed14-10.40 Burglary, Called & Failed14-10.60(c) Grand Larceny (> $1,000), Called& Failed14-10.60 Larceny, Called & Failed14-10.9Criminal Mischief, Called & Failed14-10.40 Burglary, Called & Failed14-2.2 Criminal Conspiracy, Called & Failed14-2.2 Criminal Conspiracy, Called & Failed14-10.40 Burglary, Called & Failed14-10.60 Larceny, Called & Failed14-2.2 Criminal Conspiracy, Called & FailedWELCH, JOE20-138.1(a) Driving While Impaired [effective12/1/06]Guilty/Responsible, 60 Days suspended, 1 yearprobation, Fine $200, Court Costs $140, CommunityService 24 Hrs ALREADY COMPLETED SAADARE $1000, Obtain Substance Abuse Assessment- FOLLOW RECOMMENDATIONS20-146(a) Left of Center Dismissed on Plea14-5.7 Littering Dismissed on Plea14-15.3Transportation of Alcoholic BeveragesDismissed on Plea [Open Container]WELCH, SUSAN A.14-95.11(c) Drugs: Possession of Drug ParaphernaliaDismissed - Failure of Cherokee Indian Police toProvide Discovery14-95.5(a) Drugs: Possessing a controlled substanceclassified in schedule I, II, III, IV, and V -Dismissed- Failure of Cherokee Indian Police to ProvideDiscoveryWILNOTY, LARANZO DANIEL14-10.60 Larceny Guilty/Responsible14-10.41 Breaking and Entering Dismissed onPlea14-10.60 Larceny Guilty/Responsible 180 DaysJail Time, Jail Time Suspended 1 Year(s) Probation Fine$200 Court Costs $140 Community Service 24 HrsRESTITUTION TBD BY PROBATION OFFICER14-10.60 Larceny Guilty/Responsible 180 DaysJail Time, Jail time suspended 1 Year(s) Probation Fine$200 Court Costs $140 Community Service 24 Hrs14-10.60 Larceny Guilty/Responsible 180 DaysJail Time, Jail Time suspended 1 Year(s)Fine $250 CourtCosts $140 Community Service 24 Hrs SENT. TORUN Obtain Substance Abuse Assessment CONSECU-TIVE WITH CR-09-0854,0855Home Detention-Yes9014-10.40 Burglary Dismissed on Plea14-10.40 Burglary Dismissed on Plea14-10.40 Burglary Dismissed on Plea14-10.40 Burglary Dismissed on Plea14-10.61Receiving or Possessing Stolen PropertyDismissed on Plea14-10.61 Receiving or Possessing Stolen PropertyDismissed on Plea14-10.61 Receiving or Possessing Stolen PropertyDismissed on Plea14-10.41 Breaking and Entering Dismissed onPlea14-10.41 Breaking and Entering Dismissed onPlea14-10.40 Burglary Dismissed on Plea14-10.60 Larceny Guilty/Responsible14-10.60 Larceny Dismissed on Plea14-10.61 Receiving or Possessing Stolen PropertyDismissed on PleaOBTITUARYCharles WilsonJones IV“Charlie” Charles Wilson Jones IV, 46, of Bryson City, NC passed away Satrday,January 31, 2010 from a tragic accident. Charlie was born April 21, 1963 in AikenC. He graduated from Eastern Brown in Sardina, Ohio. Charlie was co-owner of CooprsCreek Campground and owner of Coopers Creek General Store. Charlie enjoyedatching Nascar and spending time with his family. He was a loving husband and wonerfulfather.He is survived by his soul mate and wife Christina Tillis Jones andhildren,Cierra and Jacob Mott; Father, Charles W. Jones III and step mother, Vickie ofhio; Mother, Cindy White Vehorn and stepfather, Ray of Georgetown, SC; grandother,Mavis B. Jones and Aunt Brenda Moore of Bryson City, NC; brother, Douglasee Jones of Alabama; in laws, Joseph and Marsha Allen Durrance of Mulberry, FL.He was preceded in death by his half brother, Matthew Scott Jones and Grandather,Charles W. Jones Jr., and many many close friends.Charlie will be sadly missed by everyone. His wife and family would like to expresstheir deep appreciation for the out pour of love and support from everyone at thisdifficult time.Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 4, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at CrispFuneral Home. Rev. David Russell will officiate.The family will accept visitors in their home after the service.

GENERAL EVENTSLunch and Learn – Marketing Your Business. Feb. 5 from 11:30am – 1:30pm in theGinger Lynn Welch Conference Room. Learn how a marketing plan can help you reachthe right market, avoid wasting ad money, and increase sales. Registration is required.Info: Kimberly Winchester 497-1666 or kimbwinc@nc-cherokee.comGo Red for Women. Feb. 5 from 11am – 1pm at the Beloved Womens and ChlidrensCenter. Are you a lady in your 30s, 40s, or 50s? Do you smoke, have high cholesterolor suffer from high blood pressure? Are you overweight, suffer from diabetes or depression?You may be at risk for heart disease. Join your Public Health Nurses at CommunityHealth for your heart health screening.Acoustic Folk Concert. Feb. 6 at 7pm at the Swain County Center for the Arts inBryson City. A concert of original acoustic folk music will be performed by singersongwriters,Thea & The Green Man. Immediately following the concert there will bea reception for artist, Susan Lingg of Cullowhee, whose watercolor and acrylic landscapeand floral paintings will be on exhibit at Swain County Center for the Arts through theend of March. Info: Eugenia Johnson 488-0523, jjohnson@swainmail.orgBirdtown Community Club meeting. Feb. 9 at the Birdtown Community Club Building.Yellowhill Commmunity Club meeting. Feb. 9 at the Yellowhill Community ClubBuilding. A potluck will begin at 5:30pm with a meeting following at 6:30p.mSwain Green Networking and Planning Workshop. Feb. 11, potluck dinner at6:15pm followed by a meeting from 7-8:30pm at the Mariana Black Library in BrysonCity. The purpose of this workshop is to bring together environmentally minded peopleto discuss common problems, to share plans, and to come up with solutions. The groupsorganizing this event are the Watershed Association of the Tuckasegee River, the LittleTennessee Land Trust, the Green Women of Swain County, and the Swain 4H and YouthCouncil. Info or to RSVP for dinner: 488-84183rd Annual Chocolate Cook-off. Feb. 13 at the Mariana Black Library in Bryson City.This is an event to raise money for the Friends of the Mariana Black Library and all proceedsgo towards improving the facility. Applications are available at the library or onlineat www.fontanalib.org. Deadline to register is Friday, Feb. 12. Info: 488-0580.4-H Native American Youth Riding Club meeting. Feb. 15 at 6pm at the CooperativeExtension Center (former Women’s Wellness Building. Would your child like to learnmore about horses? Does your child have a horse and need more education on grooming,nutrition and riding? EBCI Cooperative Extension 4-H is helping Community volunteerBob Catt start this exciting 4-H club. The age range is 9 years of age and up. This clubis open to all youth and 4-H paperwork will be required. Info: Heather James 554-6932 or heatjame@nc-cherokee.com.4H Native American Craft Club New Date. Feb. 15 at 5pm. The meeting that wasoriginally scheduled for Feb. 1 has been moved to this date at the EBCI Extension Center.The group will be making Cornbead Necklaces. Info: Trish 554-6933BENEFITS & FUNDRAISERSFundraiser for Angelo West. Feb. 12 from 11am – 1pm. Indian dinners will be soldat the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds for Angelo and his family due to his being out ofwork since October for medical reasons. Your support will be greatly appreciated.Benefit for Jon Rattler. Feb. 12 from 11am to 2pm at the Yellowhill Community Building.Jon is undergoing Chemo treatments. Indian Dinners including dessert and drinkwill be served, made by Mamma Doo (Edith Stamper). More information will be innext week’s One Feather.Donations sought for Fire Victims. The home of Glenna & Gene Cunningham (TowString Community) burned completely down last weekend during the snow storm. Theywere unable to save anything. Donations are being taken for them at this time. Monetarydonations may be made at any United Community Bank and checks should be madeout to Clifford Eugene & Glenna Cunningham “Special Account”. Donations of clothingor other items can be taken to the Tow String Community building. If, for some reasonthe road up to the community building is not passable you may drop them off at thehome of Floy Matthews at 21 Seab Lane (across from the church). Your thoughts andprayers are very much needed and appreciated.HEALTH/SPORTSCHEROKEE CALENDARCherokee Calendar includes events upcoming in the next two weeks.For other events, please visit nc-cherokee.com/onefeather.Event lisngs are free. Please fax to (828) 497-1753 oremail to scotmckie@nc-cherokee.com.WNC Lady Royals seeking Players. Tryouts are going on now for 3rd grade thru 12thgrade (7th-12th grade will not begin until school basketball season is finished). Visitwww.ladyroyals.org, click the tryouts button and check dates, time and location for yourdaughter’s grade and age. Info: 230-3914 or 890-3376.CHS Student Night. Feb. 4 starting at 4pm at the Cherokee High School Arena. TheCherokee Braves will take on the Robbinsville Black Knights. Contact Ms. Bradley forstudent-section tickets.1st Annual CHS Alumni Game. Feb. 8 starting at 5:30pm at the Cherokee HighSchool Arena. The theme is “Teams of the Decades”. Please bring any jerseys, trophies,photos, and yourself. Info: Sharon Bradley (828) 554-5030.Horseshoe Pitching. Signup by Friday, Feb. 12 with a start date of Monday, Feb. 15.Sponsored by the Cherokee Life Recreation Division. Info: Birdtown Gym 554-6890.Bariatric Support Group. Feb. 17 from 5-6pm at the Cherokee Diabetes Program. Asupport group is starting for those who are interested in, preparing for, or have alreadyhad Bariatric Surgery (lap band, gastric bypass, or sleeve). Info: Quana Winstead 497-1991 or quanwins@nc-cherokee.comGENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTSCHS Store proceeds to benefit Haitians. All proceeds raised at the Native StopShop at Cherokee High School from now through Feb. 14 will be donated to theAmerican Red Cross Haitian Relief Fund. The store is open from 3:10-4pm Monday– Thursday and sells pizza, pickles, nachos w/cheese, Gatorade, and various handmadeand hand-painted chocolates. The store is completely student-operated as studentsprepare the food and candy, sell the products, maintain customer relations andcontrol inventory.Community Participation Survey. Cherokee Preservation Foundation is conductinga short survey to gain an understanding about how much members of the Eastern Bandof Cherokee Indians are using social media web sites. Your answers will help the Foundation,its grantees and other organizations on the Qualla Boundary and in surroundingcounties determine whether — and how — social media should figure in to their communicationsstrategies. Visit http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/cpfdnsurvey to completethe short survey.Celebrate Recovery - A faith based 12 step program meets every Tuesday 5pm at LivingWaters Church, 30 Locust rd off of Goose Creek Rd. A dynamic recovery program forthose with addictions or any other compulsive behavior.Call 497-6121 or cell 736-6123leave message.Turn it Around Ministries - a 501(c)(3) non-profit counseling service, offers helpt tothose with addictions, family or relational problems, etc. by appointment 1 - 5pmWednesday and Thrusdays.Call 497-6121 or cell 736-6123 leave message.Bard, a certifiedCounselor.TURKEY SHOOTSTurkey Shoot. Feb. 6. at 5pm at Jess Welch’s Residence in Big Cove. Food and refreshmentswill be available. Sponsored by the Lossiah Family All targets will be “hiddenx” and “Big X”.One Feather deadlineTuesday at 12noonTHURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2010cherokee one feather13

HEALTH TALKFebruary is Teen Dating ViolenceSUBMITTED By LISA JONESAre you going out with Someone Who…*Is jealous and possessive, won’t let youhave friends, checks up on you, and won’taccept breaking up?*Tries to control you by being very busy,giving orders, making all the decisions, nottaking your opinions seriously?*Puts you down in front of friends, tellsyou that you would be nothing withouthim or her?Scares you? Makes you worry about reactionsto things you say or do? Threatensyou? Uses or owns weapons?*Is violent? Has a history of fighting, losesPrevention Monththeir temper quickly, and brags about mistreatingothers? Grabs, pushes, shoves, orhits you?*Pressures you for sex or is forceful orscary about sex? Gets too serious about therelationship too fast?*Abuses alcohol or other drugs and pressuresyou take them?* Has a history of failed relationship andblames the other person for all the problems?*Makes your family and friends uneasyand concerned for your safety?If you answered YES to any ofthese questions, you could be the victim ofdating abuse. Dating Violence or abuse affects1 in 10 teen couples. Abuse isn’t justhitting. It’s yelling, threatening, name-calling,saying “I’ll kill myself if you leaveme”, obsessive phone calling, and extremepossessiveness.If your partner abuses you and youwant out:*Tell your parents, a friend, a counselor,or someone else whom you trust and whocan help. The more isolated you are fromfriends and family, the more control theabuser has over you.*Alert the school counselor or security officer.*Keep a daily log of the abuse.*Do not meet your partner alone. Do notlet him or her in your home or car whenyou are alone.*Tell someone where you are going andwhen you plan to be back.* Plan and rehearse what you do if yourpartner became abusive.If you have any questions or assistanceplease call: 488-5572, 479-2791, or tollfree 800-264-9611.*Information given by the Crime and ViolencePrevention Center.*Lisa is a Domesc Violence/Sexual AssaultAdvocate with the EBCI DomescViolence and Sexual Assault Program.CDC, IHS urge Vaccinations for Pre-TeenAmerican Indian YouthCampaign urges routinecheck-ups for 11- and 12yr. oldsSUBMITTED By CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROLAs children approach their teen years, parentsften worry about how to protect them from new risks andpotential dangers. The Centers for Disease Control andPrevention is partnering with the Indian Health Service tolaunch a campaign informing American Indian and AlaskaNative parents and other caregivers about the importancef a preteen medical check-up and preteen vaccines.Research shows that preteens generally do notet preventive health care, visiting the doctor only whenhey are sick. One goal of this campaign is to encourageparents to take their preteens in for an 11- or 12-year-oldcheck-up, which is a comprehensive, preventive healthexam. During the check-up, the doctor takes a completemedical history, screens for diseases like diabetes, discussespuberty and other issues such as how to stayhealthy and avoid substance abuse, and ensures that immunizationsare up to date.“Many parents may not be aware that there arevaccines that preteens need to protect them against potentiallyserious diseases, including meningitis, pertussis, influenza,and the virus that causes cervical cancer,” saidDr. Anne Schuchat, director of CDC’s National Center forImmunization and Respiratory Diseases. "Vaccinationsplay an important role in protecting your child’s health.ut they do more than protect children. By ensuring yound your family receive recommended vaccines, you helpo prevent the spread of disease and protect the health ofhe community."Three vaccines are specifically recommended forhe preteen years: MCV4, which prevents some types ofeningitis and its complications; Tdap, which is a boostergainst tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis or “whoopingcough;” and for girls, the human papillomavirus (HPV)vaccine, which protects against the types of HPV thatmost commonly cause cervical cancer. Annual seasonalflu shots and vaccination against H1N1 influenza are alsorecommended for preteens, just as they are for youngerchildren starting at age 6 months, and for older children,through age 18.Preteen vaccine recommendations are supportedby the CDC, IHS, the American Academy of Pediatrics,the American Academy of Family Physicians, and the Societyfor Adolescent Medicine.“There is a common perception that check-upsare only for infants, but this isn’t true,” said Dr. MichaelBartholomew, a member of the Kiowa Tribe and chief ofpediatrics at the Fort Defiance Indian Hospital in Arizona.“Eleven- and 12-year-olds also need a check-up to ensurethat they stay healthy as they enter their adolescent years.”CDC and IHS have developed posters and flyersto educate parents about the preteen check-up and preteenvaccines, which can be ordered or downloaded from thewww.cdc.gov/vaccines/preteen/aian. These materialswere created with input from American Indian and AlaskaNative parents in the Southwest and the Pacific Northwest.American Indian and Alaska Native media, partnershipsthat reach parents and healthcare providers, and a community-basedFor more information about the campaign, pleasecampaign Web site atOther campaign activities include outreach towith American Indian and Alaska Native organizationseducation project in New Mexico.visit www.cdc.gov/vaccines/preteen/aian.THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2010cherokee one feather15

CHEROKEE IN A SNAPEmail your high-resoluon photos for inclusion in “Cherokee in a Snap” toscotmckie@nc-cherokee.com or call 497-1752 for more informaon.>>SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One FeatherLOOK ATTHOSEBEARDS!ZZ Top’s got nothing onthese two turkeys whowere photographed inthe snow near theOconaluee Visitor’sCenter onSaturday, Jan. 30.

CHEROKEE IN A SNAPSubmied PhotoSNOW BEARNormally, we don’t accept cell phone photos, but we had to make an excepon in thiscase for this extraordinary image of a bear track. The image was captured in the snowin the Yellowhill Community last weekend.GO HEELS!This lile fella is definitely a Tarheels fan.Photo courtesy of Vita Naons

SPORTS di-ne-lv-di-yiCHS Wrestling Teammakes HistoryONE FEATHER STAFF REPORTWearing solid black uniformsbearing the seal ofthe Eastern Band ofCherokee Indians on theback, the Cherokee varsitywrestling team made history on Thursday,Jan. 28 as they became the first inschool history to qualify for the State DualTeam Championship. Individual wrestlersfrom Cherokee High School have competedand won at the state level before, butthis is the first time the entire team hasqualified.Cherokee qualified for state witha 42-39 win over rival Swain on Thursday.On the week, the Braves also defeated Andrewson Tuesday, Jan. 26 by the score of66-16.According to Rick Strunk, associateexecutive director of the North CarolinaHigh School Athletic Association, alocation has not yet been determined forthe State Dual Team Championship scheduledfor Tuesday, Feb. 9. “Four schoolswill go to one site to wrestle two matcheson Tuesday and we won't be able to determinethat particular central site until thewhole field is set. Since this sport is notheld at a neutral site, we'll have to wait andsee who wins to host the final two rounds.”The results of the Swain meet, asprovided by statistician Anthony Swearenin,are as follows:03lb. – Sean Webb (S) pinned Kayla Bigeat(C) at the :56 mark12lb. – Troy Hartline (C) won by forfeit19lb. – Daniel Allison (S) pinned Justinarris (C) at the 3:42 mark25lb. – Bradley Green (S) pinned Billyrady (C) at the 4:27 mark30lb. – Cain Oocumma (C) pinned Codyills (S) at the :35 mark35lb. – Brook Barclay (S) pinned Aaronritz (C) at the 1:41 mark40lb. – Robert Buplak (S) won by forfeit45lb. – Robert Washington (C) won byecision over Logan Woodard (S)52lb. – Tavi Rivera (C) won by forfeit60lb. – Corey Green (S) won by injuryefault over Spirit Lossiah (C)Photo courtesy of Kathy LilejohnCHS wrestler Jusce Lilejohn (in black jersey) moves into posion to pin Swain’s Ian Gilchrist Myers during their meet on Thursday,Jan. 28. With the win, the Cherokee varsity wrestling team qualified for the state dual team compeon for the first me in school history.169lb. – John Roper (C) pinned Jared Turbyfil(S) at the 1:29 mark189lb. – Will Bird (C) won by decisionover Tim Woodard (S)215lb. – Justice Littljohn (C) pinned IanGilchrist Myers (S) at the 2:23 markHwt. – Christian Crowe won by forfeitThe results of the Andrews meet,as provided by statistician AnthonySwearengin, are as follows:103lb. – Chandler Cable (A) won by majoritydecision over Kayla Bigmeat (C)112lb. – Troy Hartline (C) pinned Erik Rubino(A) at the 2:15 mark119lb. – Justin Parris (C) pinned MichaelWilliams (A) at the 3:30 mark125lb. – Billy Brady (C) won by forfeit130lb. – Aaron Fritz (C) pinned Zach Burson(A) at the 1:14 mark135lb. – Cain Oocumma (C) won by forfeit140lb. – Wesley Long (C) won by forfeit145lb. – Robert Washington (C) pinnedSterling Brockwell (A) at the 2:47 mark152lb. – Tavi Rivera (C) pinned ZachBevins (A) at the 1:22 mark160lb. – Phil Chambers (A) pinned JessicaMcCoy (C) at the :29 mark169lb. – Eric Arreaga (A) pinned JohnRoper (C) at the 4:27 mark189lb. – Will Bird (C) won by forfeit215lb. – Justice Littlejohn (C) pinnedDerek Raxter (A) at the 3:45 markHwt. – Christian Crowe (C) pinnedZachary Barton (A) at the :45 marknc-cherokee.com/onefeatherTHURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2010cherokee one feather19

SPORTS di-ne-lv-di-yiCherokee sweeps Swain on “Pink Zone Night”20 cherokee one feather THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2010Cherokee BoosterClub holds BreastCancer FundraiserONE FEATHER STAFF REPORTThe Cherokee Braves and Ladyraves swept rival Swain at home onuesday, Feb. 2 on “Pink Zone Night”hich helped raise awareness about breastancer. The Braves (5-12) defeated Swain9-56 and the Lady Braves (15-3) won bywenty points 65-45.Tre Owle again led the Bravesith 21 points and 4 assists followed bysaladi Sequoyah with 15 points, 17 rebounds,and 4 blocked shots. Otherraves scorers included: Tyler Williams0 (4 steals), J.T. Wildcat 7 (5 rebounds),.J. Crowe 6, and Greg Bradley 10 (4teals).Tahnee Arkansas led the LadyBraves’ attack with 15 points followed byTashina Martin with 11 points. OtherLady Braves scorers included: RaynaDavis 9 (5 rebounds), Kayla Smith 2 (5 rebounds),Paige Jackson 9 (12 rebounds),lizabeth Wahnetah 2, Jordyn Thompson, Alexis Maney 6, and Celine Lambert 4.The Pink Zone Night was sponoredby the Cherokee Booster Club. Inormationfrom the Club stated, “In yearspast, the Cherokee High School Ladyraves basketball team attended the Kayow Basketball Camp in Raleigh, NC.uring this time, they became very familarwith her long struggle with breast caner.In 2008, the Women’s Collegeasketball Association created the Kayow/WBCA Cancer Fund in honor ofoach Yow.”Funds raised on Tuesday will gotowards the Cherokee Cancer SupportGroup along with a donation to the KayYow Fund.Prior to the varsity games, both ofCherokee’s JV teams lost to Swain. TheJV girls lost 43-33, and the JV boys lost71-44.DAWN ARNEACH/One Feather photosCherokee’s Elizabeth Wahnetah (center) and Rayna Davis (#14) e up a Swain player during Tuesday’s game won by the Lady Braves65-45.>>Cherokee’s Tsaladi Sequoyah goes for ashot over a Swain player. Sequoyah had15 points, 17 rebounds, and 4 blockedshots in the game.

YOUTH TALKCES Second Quarter SacredPath RecipientsDriver named toUNC-A Dean’s ListSUBMITTED By CHEROKEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLThe following Cherokee Elementary School students received Sacred Path recognition for the Second Quarter.Pre- KindergartenIsaya Bigmeat, Kalina Blanton, Maggie Colvin, Carlos Esquivel, Tanin Esquivel, Autumn Greene, Brystyn Littlejohn, Xavier Otter,Alexis Smith, Dustin Smith, Shelby Smith, James Swayney Jr., Dante Taylor, Kyra West, Kensen Davis, Chayme Cucumber, ElliseStamper, Emma McCoy, Jaylan McCoy-Bark, Keneil Saunooke, Mary Maney, Nickolas WolfeKindergartenDominyk Arch, Patricia Armachain-Biddix, Marie Biddle, Tyra Brown, Santanna Buchanan, Carys Graves, Miranda Lopez, ConnorPheasant, MacKenzie Reed, Joseph Smart, Kenneth Welch, Kyanna Brady, Madalyne Brooks, Aria Foerst, Kaelin Jones, AcaciaReed, Caedance Smith, Kevin Watty, Evan Caley, Mason Ledford, Creighton George, Skylar Jerkins, Timothy Lossie, Beatriz Majia-Standindeer, Emily Bradley, Vivian Ross, Eric Salazar, Brandon Martinez, Javien Otter, Darien Bird, Caidyn French, Nikkia Swayney,Camden Owle, Makenah Goforth, John Bradley, Chloe Lambert, Justin Walk, Woodrow Lossie, Donald Bradley, Alverta Henson, ElaLedford, Jacklin Lossiah, James Reed, Tivan Saunooke, Rachel SolomonFirst GradeNacoma Driver, Teja Littlejohn, Jae Lossiah, Jordyn Martin, Dalilah Pheasant, Thomas Pheasant, Zoey Walkingstick, Calistia Wolfe,nthony Allison, Kayleigh Bushyhead, Mikiaylah Canales, Maya Cruz, Kaslyn Driver, Abragail George, Hannah Kilby, Shashonianther, Silas Sequoyah, Trent Wolfe, Aiyana Lambert, Naomi Smith, Tayana Calhoun, Elizabeth Forsythe, Mattie Maney, Michailtter, Richard Welch, James Davis, Siah Holiday, Justus Armachain, Marcus Armachain, Aaliyah Queen, Rayna Ricks, Billy Smith,homas Wolfe, Desiree Amos, Samantha Cole, Dawson George, Dreyton Long, Destiny Mills, Deante Toineeta, Serbando Welch,DiSi Younceecond GradeBrian Bigmeat, Jeffrey Bradley, Maiya Davis, Aia Johnson, Acecia Lambert, Tyler ledford, Emilio Librado, Ella Montelongo, EmilyMurphy, Jacob Norton, Magdalene Ross, Cecil Walkingstick, Jade Ledford, Brandon Wolfe, Hope Long, Lauren Luther, CadenPheasant, Silas Driver, Samantha Salazar, Rebecca Armachain, Tierney Bradley, Destyni Johnson, Hawk Ensley, Jacob Hill, ZaneKalonaheskie, Deliah Esquivel, Mykel Lossiah, Khylan Pheasant, Keara Cline, Elbia Colindres, Bobby Crowe, Connor McCoy,Clarissa Owle, Taylin Bowman, Damian Catolster, Malia Davis, Mckenzie Locust, Garrett McCoy, Marcus Owl, Shiah Pheasant,Paulo Sadongei, Aidin Taylor, Jaden Welch, Ashton YounceFourth GradeGabby Mejorado, Demetryus Bradley, Adelia Crowe, Riley Crowe, Ayla Cruz, Christina Littlejohn, Elihah Maney, Lori Meuse,William Paul, Breece Saunooke, Kyra Sneed, Shannon Albert, Kory Walkingstick, Shanenon Wolfe, Kevin Jackson, Aura Johnson,Will Davis, Isaiah Bowman, Josilynn driver, Zabayon George, Becca Jackson, Joanna Kalonaheskie, Samantha Lee, Dorian Marten,Courtney Owle, Kiara Parker, Lidia Ramirez, Gavin Squirrell, Natasha Walk, Summer WilsonFifth GradeLupe Cedillo, Charlee Bird, Emily Welch, Megan Paugh, Andrew Griffin, Raul Robles, Sydney Bird, Omer Buchanan, Mary AnnDriver, Jennifer Crowe, Willa Jump, Alyssa Land, John Lossiah, Madison McCoy, Aaron Smart, Haley Smith, Chelby Driver Owle,Adriana Garcilita, Reilly George, Jeffrey Girty, Bliceth Gomez, Tristen Land, Taryn Ledford, Cade Carroll, Cornelia Rattler, OksanaRivera, Jacob Smith, Steven Swayney, John Tramper, Kendric Watty, Juliann Welch, Whitney West, Shyreece Williams, DawsonWilnoty, Terrance Wolfe, Dwight Allen, Fabian Crow, Araceli Garcilita, K-Lynn Jackson, Kendra Panther, Carolyn Reed, DevonaReed, Lucy Reed, Richard Smith, Edith Tolley, Kara Welch, Dylan West, Tsali Jackson, Brier YounceCherokee YouthCouncil FundraiserThe Cherokee Youth Council isurrently selling Little Caesars Pizza Kitsnd cookies. If you are interested in orderngyou may call 554-6938 or come by theBCI Cooperative Extension Office acrossrom the Dora Reed Tribal Care Center.ou may also contact any of the Cherokeeouth Council facilitators (Hwinekoalkingstick, Tony Walkingstick, Nellietephens, Jeremy Wilson, Brittneyhomas) or Cherokee Youth Councilouth members. All proceeds go to theouth Council efforts to raise money to atendthe UNITY (United National Indianribal Youth) Conference in July. Alloney needs to be turned in by February2, 2010.22 cherokee one feather THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2010Smoky Mountain Beekeepers to host CourseSmoky Mountain Beekeepers will host a one-day course in beginner beekeepingSaturday, Mar. 6, from 8:30 am until 4:00 pm, at the Swain County Extension Officejust west of Bryson City. Robert Brewer, Towns County, Georgia, Extension Coordinator,will be the guest speaker. He is a career educator with a strong background in diverseareas of agriculture, community development and administration. He is anexperienced beekeeper and also teaches beekeeping through various education programsand associations. As a Certified International Honey Judge and cofounder of the YoungHarris Beekeeping Institute, he is a nationally and internationally recognized honeyshow judge.The fee for the course is $20.00 and includes lunch, reference materials anddoor prizes. Class size is limited to 90 attendees. To pre-register, contact Tom Rodgersat (828) 293-0678 or email at trodgers44@verizon.net. Checks should be made toSmoky Mountain Beekeepers and mailed to Tom Rodgers, 438 Gray Fox Ridge, Cullowhee,NC 28723. Pre-registration deadline is February 28.To get to the Swain County Extension Office, go 5.5 miles west of Bryson Cityon U.S. 74 to the old Almond School. Smoky Mountain Beekeepers ismade up of beekeepers in Swain and Jackson counties and the Eastern Band of CherokeeIndians.Heather Rae Driver (picturedabove), an EBCI tribal member fromCherokee, has been named to the Dean’sList of UNC Asheville for the Fall 2009semester. The dean’s list is made up offull-time students who have achieved between3.5 and 3.99 grade point average.Honeybee Cost-ShareStimulus PackageTo increase the honeybee populationon Eastern Band of Cherokee landsand to encourage enrolled members to beactive beekeepers, EBCI Cooperative Extensionis offering a Honeybee StimulusCost-Share Package Program. One packageof honeybees will be offered to selectedapplicants who return an applicationby Friday, February 26th and participate inall of the educational activities.This stimulus program is fundedby the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians,therefore it is only available to EBCI enrolledmembers – one application perhousehold. This program is for both experiencedCherokee beekeepers and those totallynew to beekeeping - but serious aboutgetting into bees this spring.Keith Sneed, Certified Beekeeper(and Extension’s Financial Educator) initiatedthis idea to help farmers by increasingthe local pollinator population. KevinWelch, Coordinator of the Center forCherokee Plants, helped develop the educationalaspects of this program to insurethat our Cherokee beekeepers receive themost practical and up-to-date information.Applications are available in theEBCI Cooperative Extnsion office at 876Acquoni Road. For more information contactSarah McClellan-Welch at (828) 554-6935 or .Source: Sarah McClellan-Welch, EBCICooperave Extension Office

NEWS ka-no-he-daBUDGET, from page 21That total includes about $11.6billion in revenue from the sale of mineralresources, including oil and natural gas.Using the President’s SAVEawards, the Department is proposing $82.0million in Department-wide and bureauspecific management efficiencies. Thereare an additional $668 million in programreductions, terminations, and discontinuationof unrequested congressional increases.Interior will exercise additionalcost containment, as most of the increasesin fixed costs for Interior bureaus and offices,an estimated $108.7 million, will beabsorbed. The budget request includes$4.6 million to fund anticipated 2011 fixedcost increases, such as employee benefits,pay raises and other cost-of-doing businessxpenses, for Interior’s salary-intensiveomponents.The 2011 budget request includes11.1 billion for DOI programs funded byhe Interior, Environment, and Relatedgencies Appropriations Act, which doesot include the Bureau of Reclamation.his is $16.7 million, or 0.2 percent, belowhe level enacted for 2010. The 2011 reuestfor the Bureau of Reclamation andhe Central Utah Project Completion Act,unded in the Energy and Water DevelopentAppropriations Act, is $1.1 billion,22.0 million or 2.0 percent below theevel enacted for 2010. Permanent fundinghat becomes available as a result of existnglegislation without further action byhe Congress will provide an additional5.8 billion to the current appropriationsequest, for appropriations totaling $18 bilionfor Interior in 2011.Initiative HighlightsNew Energy Frontier – The Secetary’sNew Energy Frontier initiativeill create clean sources of energy usinghe Nation’s vast domestic resources whileontinuing to develop conventional energyupplies. Increases include $3 million forhe Bureau of Land Management (BLM)o focus on the environmental elements ofenewable energy projects, $3.2 millionor Minerals Management Service (MMS)egion-specific planning needs, $3.0 milionfor U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)o analyze and document the effects of reewableenergy on wildlife populations,nd $4 million for the Fish and Wildlifeervice (FWS) to conduct endangeredpecies consultations and help plan and deignrenewable energy projects that areildlife friendly. The budget continuesupport for the development of convenionalenergy, including an increase of $4.4illion for the MMS 2007-2012 five yearprogram and $10 million for audit costshat can no longer be funded by the Roylty-in-Kindprogram, which is slated forermination. BIA’s budget includes an inreaseof $1.5 million for conventional energyleasing activities on the Fort BertholdReservation. BLM’s oil and gas programcapacity is maintained at last year’s level,with a $3 million reduction reflecting thecompletion of an energy study. The budgetincludes additional user fees to help offsetBLM and MMS oil and gas program costs.MMS inspection fees on Outer ContinentalShelf oil and gas facilities will be doubledto generate roughly $20 million in FY2011 and a comparable new fee for BLMonshore oil and gas inspections is expectedto generate $10 million in FY 2011.Climate Change Adaptation –This initiative will examine the causes andformulate solutions to mitigate climate impactsto lands, waters, natural and culturalresources. Interior’s Climate Science Centersand Landscape Conservation Cooperativeswill conduct and communicateresearch and monitoring to improve understandingand forecasting of which elementsof our land, water, marine, fish andwildlife and cultural heritage resources aremost vulnerable to climate change impactsand make them more resilient. The budgetincludes $8.0 million for continued investmentsin the USGS National ClimateChange and Wildlife Science Center,which will serve as the nexus for the eightInterior Climate Science Centers; $1.0million for expanded monitoring by USGSand $8.0 million for FWS monitoring thatwill be integrated, standardized, and accessibleto Interior bureaus, partners, and thepublic; $2.0 million for expansion of theUSGS carbon sequestration project; $8.8million to expand FWS science and planningcapacity in support of additionalLandscape Conservation Cooperatives;and $2.5 million for BLM and $2.0 Fishand Wildlife Service (FWS) adaptive managementactivities on private lands. In the2011 budget, the Bureau of Reclamationand BIA also include climate change funding,including $3.5 million for Reclamationbasin studies and scientific supportand $200,000 for BIA participation in aLandscape Conservation Cooperative.Empowering Tribal Nations – Ata November 2009 White House Tribal NationsConference, the President pledged tostrengthen Nation-to-Nation relationships,improve the tribal consultation process,and empower strong and stable Indiancommunities. The 2011 budget advancesNation-to-Nation relationships and Indianself-determination by providing additionalfunding of $21.5 million for contract supportcosts and the Indian Self-DeterminationFund, $3 million to assist with theunique needs of small and needy Tribes,and $2 million for social services. It protectsIndian Country by providing $19 millionto increase the number of FederalBureau of Investigation agents who are onthe-groundand dedicated to Indian Country;advances Indian education with $8.9million to address environmental and securityconcerns at BIE schools andstrengthen grant support funding for triballyoperated BIE schools; and improvestrust land management with increases of$11.8 million to promote both renewableand conventional development on triballands, defend and assert Indian waterrights, and assist Tribes with dam safety.The budget reflects a reduction of $53.6million from the 2010 level because of a$50 million reduction in one-time 2010funding to forward fund tribal colleges andanticipated efficiency savings.WaterSMART - The 2011 budgetproposes a sustainable water strategy to assistlocal communities in stretching watersupplies and improving water management.The Bureau of Reclamation will receive$62 million, an increase of $27.4million, to improve water management byencouraging voluntary water banks; assistinglocal communities by partnering withnon-Federal stakeholders to develop incentivesand best practices for implementingwater conservation and wasterecycling projects. The USGS will use$10.9 million, a $9 million increase, for amulti-year, nationwide water availabilityand use assessment.Treasured Landscapes – The 2011budget calls for $445.4 million, an increaseof $106.2 million, for Departmentof the Interior Land and Water ConservationFund (LWCF) programs to acquirenew park, refuge, and public lands, protectendangered species habitat, and promoteoutdoor recreation. Total LWCF fundingin 2011 for Interior and the U.S. ForestService is 619.2 million, a 29 percent increaseover the 2010 enacted level and a104 percent increase over the 2009 level.With these consecutive increases, appropriationsfrom the LWCF are on track toreach the full funding level of $900 millionin 2014.The budget also includes an increaseof $71.4 million targeted to keyecosystems for restoration and renewal.This includes an increase of $50.6 millionfor the Bureau of Reclamation, FWS, andUSGS to conduct studies, projects andother efforts in the California Bay-Delta,including habitat restoration, the developmentof fish screens and fish ladders, eradicationor mitigation of invasive species,as well as various water quality and quantitystudies and assessments. The Interiorbudget also provides program increases of$6 million for Everglades restoration; $5million for FWS to support the restorationof key fish and wildlife habitat along theGulf Coast of Louisiana and Mississippi;and $10 million to conserve and protectthe Chesapeake Bay’s cultural and naturalresources. The Department is also activein Great Lakes restoration efforts. The2011 EPA budget request includes a provisionalallocation of $50.2 millionsee BUDGET page 29Feather Flowers, Cloth Flowers andSilk Arrangements availableValentine Baskets w/ candy andAvon Baskets.Need to get your sweetheart aSPECIAL gift, stop by and checkout the Avon Shop on Acquoni RdOpen late at night, stop by and see NellCrowe for all your beauty needs.THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2010cherokee one feather23

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26 cherokee one feather THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2010MarketplaceJOBS, LEGALS,BIDS, & MORE!SERVICESCherokee Auto Accessories & PressureWashing, Radiators, Bumpers, grills, stepbars, XM & Sirrius Radios, tires, wheels,oil change, brakes. Detail trucks, cars,pressure wash decks, trailers, heavy equipent.TERO Certified. Free pick-up & deivery.We are NOW doing Window Tint,all for an appointment 506-0825. 5/2010.W. Builders, Inc., Building quality cusomhomes and log homes. Conventionaltick built, any floor plan, very affordable.lso offering remodeling and additions.NC licensed contractor, TERO certified,esidential/commercial. Many referencesnd fully insured. 828-736-2018. 2/25WANTEDHunting Club:Needs membvers for ahunting club in Union Co SC, for 2010hunting season, Deed, & Turkey on 2,100acres. call 864-427-7635 before 8pm. 2/4RENTALSFor Rent: 2 bedroom, 1 bath mobile,quiet park in Ela. No pets.References/background checks required.$400 month, $300 deposit, 488-8752.2/11pdFor Rent: 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bathbrickhouse located on Wrights Creek, no pets,no smoking, references required $500. deposit,$500.00 a month call 497-01272/11pdFOR SALEFor Sale – 2006 Polaris Sportsmangreen 500 H.O., it has a winch, has beendry kept. Good tires on it. It has less than300 miles on it. It has low hours. Hasbeen maintained. Looks good. (828) 736-387 or (828) 736-4123. 2/4pdFor Sale – 2005 Honda CRF230F. It hasbeen dry kept. You get two new tires withit. A new front tire along with a new rearone. It already has a new rear tire on it.Looks good. (828) 736-3387 or (828)736-4123. 2/4pdMulch Limited Time Only. The TransferStation will be selling the double groundmulch for $20.00 a load. We open from7:45 AM until 4:30 PM Monday thru Fridayand 8:00 AM until 12:00 PM on Saturdays.We will NOT be making anydeliveries. Please call 497.4519 if haveany questions.For Sale: Comet Hens, laying now,$12/each or 10 for $100. Bryson City(828) 341-5552. 2/11pd.YARD SALESIndoor/ Porch Sale: Thurs, Fri & Saturday,Feb 4,5, & 6th and Feb 11th, 12th &13th at the Old Thrift Store(behind FoodLion) from 8-5, Rain, snow or Shine!,Valentine day gift ideas, furniture, antiques,eclectic, clothes & junk. 2/11pd.“N” Door yard Sale: Saturday Feb 138am - 1pm Fairgrounds Bldg, Food,BakedGoods, Bargains, Stuff more info or reservetables Jan 497-2037. 2/4pdEMPLOYMENTCherokee School JobOpportunitiesThe Cherokee School System is acceptingapplications for the following positions:Speech Pathologist, WoodcarvingInstructor, School Counselor,Elementary Ed. Teacher, CustodianAll teachers and teacher assistancemust satisfy the requirements ofthe "No Child Left Behind" Laws Newapplicants should submit a ProfessionalPersonnel Application, a letter of interest,transcript, resume, and a one pageexplanation of what you will contribute.Active applicants should submit a letterof interest, resume, and a one page explanationof what you willcontribute.Current employees shouldsubmit a letter of interest, resume, and aone page explanation of what you willcontribute. Applications are available atthe Cherokee Central Schools – CentralOfficeSUBMIT APPLICATIONSTO: Gwen Hammonds Human ResourcesDepartment Cherokee CentralSchools P.O. Box 134 Cherokee, NC28719 828-554-5093. To request orsubmit an application online email:ghammonds@bia.edu 2/4Classifieds$5.00 for 30 wordsdeadlineTuesdays at NoonEastern Band of CherokeeIndiansFor Deadlines and applications please call 497-8131.Indian Preference does apply A current job application mustbe submitted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of aTribal application.Positions OpenClosing February 12, 2010 @ 4 pm1.Senior Grants/Contracts Compliance Officer- Budget & Finance($31,700-$40,420)2.Maintenance Mechanic/HVAC Tech- Facility Management($31,700-$40,420)3.Maintenance Utility- Facility Management ($19,980-$24,980)4.Security Life Safety Tech/Supervisor- Facility Management($31,700-$40,420)Closing February 19, 2010 @ 4 pm1.Switchboard Operator- Executive ($18,140-$22,680)2.File Clerk- Legal (2 Positions)($22,000-$27,500)3.Carpenter Helper- Facility Management ($16,480-$20,600)4.Supervisor/Evening- Housekeeping ($23,480-$29,350)5.Housekeeper I- Housekeeping (2 Positions) ($18,140-$22,680)Open Until Filled1.Teacher – Tribal Child Care2.Teacher Assistant – Tribal Child Care3.EMT-P (Part-time) – EMS4.Temp Workers- Travel & Promotion5.Academy Teacher- KPEPHealth & Medical Positions1. C.N.A.– Tsali Care Center2. LPN- Tsali Care Center (2 Positions)3. Quality Improvement Coord RN- Home Health4. Master’s Level Therapist- Analenisgi (2 Positions)REQUEST FOR RESUME:The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is looking for an individual to provideafter-school English mentoring for students ages 5 and 6. Position is contractualwith no benefits. Questions should be directed to Gilliam Jackson at554-6404.Details: Monday – Friday, 2:00-4:00 p.m. daily (with planning time)Must be able to prepare lesson plans and age appropriate activitiesQualifications:Teaching experience preferred (early elementary or elementary education)College students will be considered (early elementary education, elementary education,and/or English as a second-language)(Must submit to an extensive background check if selected.)DEADLINE FOR RESUMES – FEBRUARY 8, 2010Interested persons please send your resume and contact information to:Kituwah Preservation & Education Program, Attn: Gilliam Jackson, P.O. Box 486,Cherokee, NC 28719. You may also email your resume to gilljack@nccherokee.comONLY QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED FORAN INTERVIEW. 2/4

EMPLOYMENTLegal NoticeMARKETPLACEDirector of NursingTHE CHEROKEE INDIAN HOSPITAL AUTHORITY has the followingjobs available: Director of Nursing. Anyone interested should pick up an applicationand position description from Arlenea Chapa or Teresa Carvalho at the Cherokee IndianHospital Human Resources Office between the hours of 8:00am – 4:00pm Monday–Friday. This position will close February 12, 2010. Indian preference does applyand a current job application must be submitted. Resumes will not be accepted inlieu of CIHA application. 2/11LEGAL NOTICESLegal NoticeEastern Band of Cherokee IndiansCherokee Tribal CourtBefore The ClerkCherokee, North CarolinaEstate File No. 10-EST-003Notice to Creditors and Debtors Of Charles Lee WhitetreeAll persons, firms, and corporations, having claims against, this estate are noifiedto exhibit them to the fiduciary(s) listed on or before the date listed or be barredrom their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment tohe appointed fiduciary(s) listed below:Deadline to submit claims: May 3, 2010.This is the 22nd day of January 2010.Wanda Sue Whitetree Bruce, 7173 Bright Ave, Cocoa, FL. 32927Notice of AdministrationIn the General Court of JusticeSuperior Court DivisionBefore the ClerkState of North Carolina, Jackson County2/18 pdHaving qualified as Fiduciary of the Estate of Clara Sue Ward Hightower, deeasedlate of Jackson County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claimsgainst said estate to present them, duly verified to the undersigned at 2628 Camp Creekoad, Whittier, North Carolina, 28789 on or before April 28, 2010 or this notice will bepleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please makeimmediate settlement with the undersigned. This the 28th dayof January 2010.Micheal Dean CrowderEstate of Clara Sue Ward Hightower10E172/18pdLegal NoticeEastern Band of Cherokee IndiansCherokee Tribal CourtBefore The ClerkCherokee, North CarolinaEstate File No. 10-EST-002Notice to Creditors and Debtors Of William BirdAll persons, firms, and corporations, having claims against, this estate are noifiedto exhibit them to the fiduciary(s) listed on or before the date listed or be barredrom their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment tohe appointed fiduciary(s) listed below:Deadline to submit claims: April 26, 2010.Notice of Service ofProcess by PublicationCHEROKEE TRIBAL COURTRegulationsCherokee, NCIn Cherokee Tribal CourtEastern Band of CherokeeIndiansvs.Quincy “Duke” Watty CV 10-048Allen E. McCoy CV 10-049Paul Ensley, Jr. CV 10-050Verron Davis CV 10-051Clint Calhoun CV 10-052Kirby Bradley CV 10-053Shannon Crowe CV 10-054Joshua Little CV 10-055Linda & John Driver CV 10-056Bobby Brady CV 10-057Shana & Will Hornbuckle CV 10-058Shermane Lossiah CV 10-059Monica Tchakirides CV 10-060Jessica Tooni CV 10-062To: The Above Named PartiesTake notice that pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above entitledaction. The nature of the relief being sought Is as follows:Complaint For Money Owed On AccountYou are required to make defense of such pleading no later than February 19,2010 and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you (Eastern Bandof Cherokee Indians) will apply to the court of the relief sought.This is the 4th day of February 2010.Agent for the Plaintiff Winnie Jumper P.O. Box 537 Cherokee, NC 28719 2/25NOTICE of SERIVCEProcess of PublicationThe Cherokee Court RegulationsCherokee, NCIn the Cherokee CourtQualla Housing AuthorityNotices the Following to 47-22-A-Evictions (thru Writ of Possession)Melvena Rose Swimmer CV 09-515Jason Sequoyah Owl CV 09-526Olivia Dyann Welch CV 09-421To The Above Named Parties:Take notice that a hearing will be held MARCH 1st, 2010 at 9:30am at theCherokee Court(now at the civic center) at which the Qualla Housing Authority( atribal entity) will seek possession (by Writ of Possession) of the above named personsMUTUAL HELP HOME or RENTAL UNIT for failure to pay a past JUDGEMENTof JUDGEMENTS.You must appear for this hearing at the place, time and date shown. If you areto contest said claim(s) by the PLaintiff. But in the event you do not appear for your defenseagainst proof offered,the Judge may enter a claim against you.Qualla Housing Authority, John Bradley Agent for the Plaintiff, P.o. Box 1749,Cherokee, NC 28719 828-497-9161 2/11This is the 19th day of January 2010.Carolyn Bird West,358 Fox Squirrel Rd, Robbinsville, NC. 287712/11 pdTHURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2010cherokee one feather27

28 cherokee one feather THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2010MARKETPLACERFP & BIDSAdvertisement of Request for QualificationsEastern Band of Cherokee Indians Building Construction OfficeGinger Welch Complex, 810 Acquoni Road, Suite 117Cherokee, North Carolina 28719, Phone: (828) 497-1846Project Title: Snowbird Youth Center Architectural and EngineeringThe Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is requesting proposals for aprofessional Architectural and/or Engineering Firm. The Tribe will use review proposalsor qualifications for this project. Deadline for submitting a letter of intent to proposes February 12, 2010. Firms will have to meet various requirements to be eligible to proposeor be considered for this project. One such requirement is submitting a letter of intentto propose as specified in the official request for qualifications (RFQ). The RFQmay be obtained on the Tribal Building Construction website athttp://ebciconstruction.com/files/downloads/ or at the TERO office.As this work is being funded by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, pleasebe advised that Indian Preference (as defined by the Tribal Employment Rights Office)applies for this contract. Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) documentation requiredby Executive 11246 as Amended and Regulations (41 CFR Part 60-4) shall be applicationthrough the performance of any work awarded pursuant to this solicitation.If you have any questions of comments, please contact Building ConstructionManager Brandon Stephens at (828) 497-1846. 2/11Requests for BidsHousing & Community Development Division is requesting bids from contracorsfor the year 2010 for the Summertime Rehab Program. The Summertime Rehabrogram consists of minor to moderate interior and exterior repairs on homes located onll reservation lands. This includes Cherokee & Graham Counties. Contractors submitingbids will need to put in an hourly rate for labor. The deadline for submitting thesebids will be February 12, 2010.Please be advised that it is beneficial to be on the TERO list but is not necessaryfor your bid to be accepted. Liability and Work Mans Comp insurance is required forall of these jobs.All TERO rules and regulations, Tribal procurement policies, applicable stateand federal rules, regulations and laws, shall apply to the performance of any workawarded pursuant to this solicitation and to the procurement of work solicited throughthis advertisement.Bid applications can be dropped off at the HCD office located at 85 Children’s HomeLoop, or mailed to Post Office Box 455, Cherokee, NC 28719.Any questions regarding scope of bid, please contact Darrell Brown, HousingRehab Specialist @ 736-5157. 2/4Accepting BidsTsali Manor Senior Citizens Center is accepting bids from Landscaping Conractorsfor our Senior Citizen/Disabled Spring Lawn Maintenance Program. Bid packgesare available at Tsali Manor (see Michelle McCoy)Deadline for bids is Friday February 19, 2010, 4:30 p.m. 2 vendors will be seected.2/18Request for BidsPlease be advised that Owle Construction, LLC, an Equal Opportunity Employer,is soliciting TERO subcontractor quotes for concrete sidewalk and paving for theconstruction of the “River Trail Improvements 0910.”Sealed quotes should be in our office by Friday, February 12, 2010 5:00PMand delivered in the following manner:MAIL – 120 Hoot Owl Road, Whittier, NC 28789Project plans and specifications are available in our main office located at 120oot Owl Road, Whittier, NC 28789 with prior appointment. Please contract main oficeat 828-497-8900 to set up an appointment. Plans are also available at the Easternand of Cherokee plan room located in the Ginger Lynn Welch Complex.Workers compensation, auto, and general liability are required from all subontractors,along with performance and payment bonds.For more questions, contact Dean Weber or Jodie Cook at 828-497-8900. 2/4LAND TRANSFERSBig Cove CommunityThe following is a list of tribal members that have documents to sign in theBIA Realty Office. These are land transfers from both Tribal Members and the EasternBand by resolution. Karen Elizabeth French Browning, Edwin Leroy French,Michael Ray French, Ruby Lee Reagan Toineeta, Lisa Ball Saunooke, James DavisDriver Jr., Kathy Linda Ross Galanick, Ernest Lynn Ross, Edwin Wolfe, RobertGeorge Standingdeer, Elsie Cynthia Standingdeer, Jesse Phillip Standingdeer,William Phillip Standingdeer, Jamison Dean French, Joseph Caro, Mary GeanJackson Littledave, Sally Ann Reed Mahan, Susannah Reed Hall, David NormanWatty, Rynda Lynn Marie Saunooke, Letina Renee Saunooke, Jason EricSaunooke, Brianne B. Tsvatewa, Steven Lewis Saunooke, Joseph Lawrence JohnsonIII., Deborah Sue Panther, Joseph Robinette French, Meroney George Shell,Viola Yvonne Shell Garnett, Elliott Clark Shell, Michael Jay Shell, Deborah AnnWest, Samuel Patrick Panther, Sharon Lenell Welch Panther, Paul Stephan West,Jerome Watty, James Donald Taylor,Tony Anthony Johnson, Gaynell JohnsonBradley, Deweese Wolfe, Jane Wolfe, Jasper Wolfe Jonah Wolfe, Frances AnnWolfe Maney, Abel Wolfe, Starlene Elizabeth Swayney Balderas, Leonard RaySwayney, Trista Cassandra Hernandez, Ruth Armachain Caro, Marilyn Swimmer,James Scott Bradley, Donald Jay Bradley, Wanneta Sue Bottchenbaugh Miller,Karli Janie Davis, Wendy Sue Watty bradley, Lorna Janell Panther, Floyd EverdPanther, Dolly Pricilla Lyn Wachacha Castillo, henry Joshua Wachacha, WilmaDinah Amos, Minda Faye Armachain, Linda Marie ArmachainProposed Land TransfersPeggy Ann Lambert Pilkington to Michale Farriday Lambert Sr – Upper CherokeeCommunity Parcel No. 657-A (Part of Parcel No. 657 formerly known as LowerCherokee Community) containing 0.127 acres, more or less together with all improvementslocated thereon. (Part of Mt. Noble Fire Tower) UNDIVIDED INTERESTPeggy Ann Lambert Pilkington to Michale Farriday Lambert Sr – BirdtownCommunity Parcel No. 852-A (Part of Parcel No. 852 formerly known as Lower CherokeeCommunity )containing 0.060 acres, more or less together with all improvementslocated thereon. (Part of Mt. Noble Fire Tower) UNDIVIDED INTERESTDaniel Robert Estes Myers to Debra Sue Rose Slee– Birdtown Community ParcelNo. 222 (Lot 17 of Adams Creek Housing Development )containing 0.49 acres, moreor less.Clarence Lee Murphy to Erin Charise Hornbuckle– Birdtown Community ParcelNo. 1016 (part of parcel No. 101 formerly known as PainttownCommunity parcelNo. 188)containing 0.5 acres, more or less.Ruth Marie Sequoyah McCoy to Khrystofer Hawk Rattler– Birdtown CommunityParcel No. 846-X (part of parcel no. 846-R )containing 1.000 acres, more or less.Bessie Atlas Murphy Sexton to Daniel Robert Eastes Myers, Meli MirandaMyers (Minor), Asija Daniel Robert Myers (Minor), Thomas Michael Myers (Minor)and Lauren Iana Myers (Minor)– Birdtown Community Parcel No. 133(part of parcel no.33 )containing 0.7 acres, more or less. RETAINS LIFE ESTATEJerry Francis Parker to Lisa Marena Parker– Wolfetown Community Parcel No.653-C (part of parcel No. 653-B )containing 3.130 acres, more or less.Evageline Arch Laney to Wilson Oocumma and Patricia Ann Smith Oocumma–Wolfetown Community Parcel No.293-A (remainder of parcel No. 293 )containing 3.816acres, more or less.Jack Edward Jackson to Kevin Richard Jackson– Wolfetown Community ParcelNo. 1068-L (part of parcel No. 1068-K)containing 1.223 acres, more or less.Victor Dwayne Wildcatt to Shirley jean Lambert Reagan– Wolfetown CommunityParcel No. 1059-F (part of parcel No.1059-E )containing 0.475 acres, more or less.Deetra Lynn Lambert Huff to Patrick Henry Lambert – 3200 Acre tract CommunityParcel No. 200-B (part of parcel No. 200 )containing 0.558 acres, more or less.Wayne McMillan toToni Lee Brady – 3200 Acre tract Community Parcel No.150 (part of parcel No. 108 )containing 0.963acres, more or less.Shirley Jean Lambert Reagan to Donna Lynn Armachain – Big Cove CommunityParcel No. 609-A (part of parcel No. 609 )containing 0.500 acres, more or less.Starlene Elizabeth Swayney Balderas and Leonard Ray Swayney to Trista CassandraHernandez – Big Cove Community Parcel No. 176-B (remainder of parcel No.176 )containing 0.510 acres, more or less.

REALTYDivisionsRena Janet Johnson Wachacha, Jackie Lee Johnson, Jacob Pete JohnsonMinor), Melissa Ann Maney, Jamie Ophelia Parris Tranter, Joanna Lee Parris,elma Jean Ledford Lossiah, Kirk Wilson Lossiah Sr., Maury Estes Lossiah,anessa Lossiah Welch, Anthony Edward Lossiah, Anita K. Pheasant Teesateskie,aniel Evan Pheasant, Sharrianne Pheasant HuskeyResolutions for March 2010Interested parties for the Estates of:John Daniel Toineeta: Darrel Edward Toineeta, Joel Daniel Toineeta, NehemiahAgina Toineeta, Kerry Nathanial Reed, Veronica ToineetaBoyd Taylor: Aileen T. GreenAenon: Senior Cizens and Persons With Disabilies2010 Lawn Maintenance ApplicationsGuidelines:In order to qualify you and your spouse must be a Senior Citizen or Disabled.If you do not have a spouse you must live alone or with persons under the age of 18.Participants must reside on Tribal Lands within the five county service areas of Swain,Jackson, Graham, Haywood and Cherokee.1. The Lawn Maintenance season will be from April 5th-October 1st2. Mowing and Lawn Maintenance will include a 50ft. perimeter around the home.3. Lawns mowed outside the 50ft. perimeter will be the home owner’s responsibility.4. You must maintain and keep your yard clean and safe for our mowing contractors.Please remove any trash, debris, or other items that would prevent our mowing contractorsfrom mowing your yard. If your yard is not maintained it will not be moweduntil you do so.5. You are responsible for marking any shrubs, flowers, and plants that you don’t wantmistaken for weeds so that the mowers can distinguish between the two.Applications will be available First Come First Served Jan. 18 - Feb. 19 at TsaliManor, Snowbird Senior Center and John Welch Senior Center. 2/18BUDGET, from page 23MARKETPLACEplanned for allocation to FWS, USGS, NPS and BIA for restoration, monitoring andother activities.The 2011 budget for the National Landscape Conservation System in BLM is$65.4 million, a net increase of $1.3 million over 2010. There is an increase of $1.3 millionfor management of new wilderness areas designated by the Omnibus Public LandManagement Act of 2009.The NPS budget includes $2.3 billion for park operations, an increase of $35.3million, or nearly two percent, above the 2010 enacted level. The budget continues $5million in appropriations and $5 million in recreation fee funding for the Park Partnershipsprogram, which will match partner donations with Federal funds for high priorityprojects at national parks.The 2011 FWS budget for Refuge System Operations includes $499.5 million,a net reduction of $3.3 million. Within that amount, however, are increases of $8 millionfor climate science inventory and monitoring, $2 million for youth programs, and $3.3million for ecosystems. These increases are offset by $10.0 million in reductions fordiscontinued congressional earmarks, termination of the Challenge Cost Share program,and management efficiencies.Youth in Natural Resources – The future of resource conservation depends uponthe next generation’s understanding of and connection to natural resources and culturaltreasures. The budget increases for this initiative include $5.8 million for youth employmentand education programs in the national park system and $2 million for youth programsat national wildlife refuges. The budget also includes $2 million for FWS andBLM to join with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation in public-private partnershipsto promote priority species conservation on both public and private lands. TheNPS also will dedicate $6.4 million of recreation fees collected at parks to youth projectsthat benefit the visitor experience. This is an additional $2 million over the 2010 level.Responsibly Budgeting for Wildfire – The budget responsibly budgets for wildfiresand includes $933.9 million for Wildland Fire Management, an increase of $78million. The 10-year average of suppression costs is fully funded.The budget proposes continuation of a regular suppression account and theFLAME Wildfire Suppression Reserve Fund, and includes a new Presidential WildfireContingency Reserve account. Regular suppression will support initial attack and predictablefirefighting costs; the FLAME funds will be used in cases of severe, complex,and threatening fires and be used as a contingency reserve. There is a proposed programreduction of $42.6 million in the hazardous fuels reduction program.THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2010cherokee one feather29

CELEBRATIONSCongratulationsHappy 21stBirthdaySerenity PrayerGod grant me the serenity to acceptThings I cannot change:upwnh szR m\4hydosc aIld /gd zfpCxsd /bs9n b9iThe courage to change the things I can,Birth AnnouncementFRENCHColton Lee French born on January 27to Justin French and Cheryl Reed ofCherokee in Jackson County, weighing7 pounds, 9 ounces.Happy 11th BirthdaySheenaWCU GraduateB.S. PsycologyCherokee StudiesAuntie KristieFeb 7tha> u^/fc a~cncdsd afpCxsd nzfpCxsdb9iAnd the wisdom to know the difference.d> ag4msd a~mc=ls4R uc>-viWe hope you have a fun day!!Hugs & KissesReggie & ShelbyIn Loving MemoryofWe love you!Dad, Shannon, Shawnee,Mom & KidsHappy 19th Birthdayto ourThomasHappy 21stBirthdayMelissaStandingdeerBradleyDecember 23, 1967 –February 3, 2005We think of you every day.Don, John Albert, and MeredithTaylor A’YastiFebruary 5th, 2010Love,Mom, Dad and Cameron BenWe love you,Mom, Dad, Dusty, Jerico, Ki Ree,Grandma Iva, Cousin LanIn Loving MemoryofHappy BirthdayKristie HyattFeb 7thGive a gift of chocolatedipped strawberries in achocolate basket!Order by Feb 11thHeavenly Fudge497-7367 or736-2040We hope you have a blessed day!Always remember Philippians 4:13 “Ican do all things through Christ whichstrengtheneth me”Love you bunches,Mom, Dad & JeremyCelebraonAds$6.50Phyllis C. Martinez5/16/44 - 2/9/07We love & miss you dearlyJym, Sis, TomMalia MarieHave a good day and we miss and loveyou very muchGrandma Berney & Lyman30 cherokee one feather THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2010

Totthose who workandthose who waited.Thank you.Duke Energy would like to thank our customers who experienced electric serviceinterruptions for theirpatience and understanding during our third winter storm of the season.We’d also like to extend sincere appreciation to the power crews,support services and emergency responders whoworked around the clock to restore power and safeguard the community during such a challenging time. Thankstoyour tireless s effort and commitment toour customers, we were able to quickly and safely weather the storm.Visit us at www.duke-energy.com.THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2010cherokee one feather31

CELEBRATIONSCongratulations Middle School Lady Braves32 cherokee one feather THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2010The Cherokee Middle School Lady Braves pose with their trophy following winning the Smokey Mountain Conference Tournament at Andrews.Photo courtesy of Linda West