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