new affordable housing in wolfetown - Eastern Band of Cherokee

2 cherokee one feather THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2010Friday, March 19 - Thursday, March 25Diary of a Wimpy Kid (PG)starring: Chloe Moretz, Steve Zahn, Rachael Harris,Devon Bostick, Zachary GordonFri: 4:30, 7:00, 9:10Sat & Sun: 12:00, 2:00,4:30, 7:00, 9:10Mon - Thurs : 4:30, 7:00, 9:10Alice in Wonderland (PG)starring: Johnny Depp, Mia Wasikowska,Anne Hathaway, Helena Bonham Carter,Crispin GloverFri: 4:45, 7:10, 9:30Sat & Sun: 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 9:30Mon - Thurs : 4:45, 7:10, 9:30NEWS ka-no-he-daChief’s CommunityReportDoyu ulihelisdodi agiwonihisdi hi gvnigesvigvndii.The last few weeks have been quite busy; and Ihave had many meetings regarding projects for Cherokee.Dale Ditmanson, the Superintendent of the GreatSmoky Mountains National Park, visited Cherokee thispast week to discuss the Big Cove Road Issue. As everyoneis aware there is great concern in the community regardingthe congestion around the new school and limitedaccess to the Big Cove community in the event of an emergency.There has been a strong insistence from the communityto find a solution to this problem and createanother route to ensure proper emergency access. SuperintendentDitmanson is willing to work with the EasternBand of the Cherokee and we are continuing to resolve theissues as they come before us. I look forward to a speedyresolution to this problem and want Big Cove community members to know that theTribe is doing everything we can to get this alternative access road. Right now we arevying for the re-opening of the old Big Cove road, which is across the river and goes bythe Job Corp.The Cherokee Youth Council came to visit my office earlier this week. TheYouth Council is working on a recycling project in coordination with the tribal recyclingprogram and housekeeping to transition every office in the Tribe to recycling paper,cans and bottles. This project was funded by the Cherokee Preservation Foundationand allowed for a recycling container for each tribal office. The Youth Council is in theprocess of working with the tribal programs to distribute these containers and to educateemployees about how and what to recycle.The tribal Economic Development office has received several proposals forWater Parks for Cherokee. Earlier this week a committee met with me to discuss theseproposals and the possibility of locating a park on the Qualla Boundary. I am very excitedabout the possibility of a Water Park in Cherokee and think it would be an excellentfamily-friendly addition to our community. As this venture progresses I will relay additionaldetails.Finally, yesterday I had a conference call with some representatives from DukeEnergy to discuss their proposed construction near Kituwah. As of this point constructionhas been halted and we are researching options that will appease Duke Energy withoutcompromising this sacred site. Duke Energy has been very open to discussingoptions with us and I am hoping we can resolve this issue in the near future.Unelanv adatolosdi nihi.Principal ChiefMichell HicksOne Feather DeadlineTuesday at 12noonnc-cherokee.com/onefeather

NEWS ka-no-he-daCOVER STORYNew ApartmentComplex underwayDocument Scanning& ArchivingiTERO Certified, Native American OwnedSCOTT MCKIE B.P./One FeatherYellowhill Rep. David Wolfe (le) and Vice Chairman B. Ensley look over the floor plansfor the upcoming Soco Creek Village Apartments prior to Friday’s groundbreaking ceremony.Groundbreakingheld for Soco CreekVillage Apartmentsin WolfetownBy SCOTT MCKIE B.P.ONE FEATHER STAFFGround was broken on a new andffordable housing complex in the WolfeownCommunity on Friday, Mar. 9. Theoco Creek Village Apartments, a 60-unitomplex, will feature two-, three- andour-bedroom floor plans to choose fromnd is expected to be completed by latectober or early November.“We’re looking at getting ourribal members some affordable housing,”aid Vice Chief Larry Blythe during Friay’sceremony. He said the project hasbeen in the works for over two years and is“out of the norm from what we’ve beendoing.”Principal Chief Michell Hicksthanked Vice Chief Blythe for his role inthe project and said, “As you look at thethings happening in Cherokee – it’s notabout spending money, it’s about investingin the people of this Tribe.”Chief Hicks said he is proud ofthe construction going on the reservation.“There’s not a whole lot going on(statewide), but there is in Cherokee.”N.C. Senate Majority Leader Mark Nesbitt(D – 49th District) attended Friday’s eventand commented, “I want to congratulateyou all on what you have going here. Thisis the first time I’ve seen or heard constructionin a year and I go all over thestate.”Sen. Nesbitt said the Tribe shouldbe commended for keeping constructiongoing while the rest of the state “hasstopped”. “You’ve invested in your peopleand that’s exactly where it ought to go.”Sen. John Snow (D – 50th District)said, “You are the economic drivingforce of our community.” Pointing to abackhoe moving dirt on the site where thefuture apartments will stand, he said, “Youhear the noise, you hear the sound ofprogress.”Bob Kucab serves as the executivedirector of Administration for theNorth Carolina Housing Finance Agencywhich is charged with helping to create affordablehousing projects in the state.“Our role is to provide the tools by whichdevelopments like this can occur.”He said nothing has excited himmore than the Soco Creek project. “It isabsolutely terrific. Being a partner withthe Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians –what a great honor, what a great opportunity.”Cindy Tiede, with Community InseeAPARTMENTS page 5www.GetWorkplaceSolutions.comtions.com828.497.9180office@wncemployees.comCecil QueenKen Wilson Ford“The Queen Team”, at Ken Wilson Ford, not only givesyou options, but also gives you great deals on new or certifiedpreowned vehicles. Let us be your next new or usedcar advisor andWe’ll make it worth the trip!Ken Wilson Ford Ext 31 Canton Off I-401-800-532-4631828-269-7575 (cell)3/18THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2010cherokee one feather3

6 cherokee one feather THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2010Dr. Pamela B.CunninghamDentist*Accepting New Patients*New In House Whitening System - ZOOM!!!*In house dental lab -dentures and crowns are made on site!*Accepts Blue Cross, Blue Shield andmost other Insaurances*New Prices can’t be beat!Call Today!NEWS ka-no-he-daThe Census is here!2010 Forms mailedthis weekCensus 2000 stats281,421,906 - Total U.S. pop.2,475, 956 - American Indian/AlaskaNave (AI/AN) alone4,119,301 - AI/AN in combinaon withone or more other races8,049,313 - Total N.C. pop.99,551 - AI/AN alone (North Carolina)131,736 - AI/AN in combinaon withone or more other races (North Carolina)- Source: U.S. Census BureauBy SCOTT MCKIE B.P.ONE FEATHER STAFFLess than one percent of theUnited State population identifiedas AmericanIndian/Alaska Native alone inthe Census 2000. A total of2,475,956 made that self-identification tenyears ago. Census 2010 forms should bearriving in households in Cherokee sometimethis week according to U.S. Censusofficials.Principal Chief Michell Hickscommented, “I would like to encourageeveryone to welcome the census representativeswhen they visit your home. It iscrucial to our future success that we makesure our information is correct. Cherokeeis historically an area that is difficult tocount and in previous years we have notbeen represented as we should have been.I hope everyone will comply this year sowe can get the resources that we need inthe future.”Gov. Beverly Perdue said in astatement on Thursday, Mar. 11, “EveryNorth Carolina resident should fill out andreturn their census questionnaires. It’seasy, it’s important and it’s secure. An accuratecount of our population is criticalfor the future of North Carolina. As a fastgrowingstate, we must count everyone toget our fair share of the billions of federaldollars distributed each year based on thecensus.”William W. Hatcher, regional directorfor the U.S. Census Bureau, commented,“If the people of North Carolinacomplete the census form and return itquickly, then we won’t have to go out,knock on doors, and collect the information.Returning completed questionnairessaves taxpayer money and increases thelikelihood of a full count. That translatesinto political power and needed federalfunding for the state.”For more information on Census2010 asa it pertains to AmericanIndians/Alaska Natives, visit:http://factfinder.census.gov/home/aian/index.htmlU.S. Census Bureau graphicAll U.S. Census 2010 workers will haveidenficaon and will be idenfied asabove.Dr. Pamela Brady Cunningham DMD PLLCDental office is located at 531 US 441 NorthWhittier, NC. 28719828-497-6707(Right next to Dollar General)Native American Owned and Operated3/25Sample of U.S. Census FormThe above sample of a Census 2010 form shows the proper way to fill out Queson #9 forEBCI tribal members.

NEWS ka-no-he-daPark recruiting Volunteers toassist with Elk ProgramPhoto courtesy of NPSVolunteers spend me roving the valley in a zero-emissions neighborhood elecric vehicleproviding visitor informaon on elk.SUBMITTED By NANCY GRAYNATIONAL PARK SERVICEThe Great Smoky MountainsNational Park Volunteers-in-Parks program once again isenlisting volunteers to assistwith managing people andlk in Cataloochee Valley, N.C.The “Elk Bugle Corps” programssists park rangers with providing visiorinformation on responsible elk viewngpractices and elk behavior and to helpith parking and traffic management.ast year, this group of volunteers totaledome 80 persons from around the area.hey donated over 7,000 hours of servicend spoke with over 85,000 visitors.any of these volunteers are returning,but there is a need to replace a number ofvolunteers who are moving on to otheropportunities this summer. The Park’sgoal is to recruit and train new volunteerswho can commit to assisting on a recurringbasis.Each volunteer is asked to workat least two scheduled, four hour shiftsper month starting the second week inMay and continuing through November.This target period is during high visitoruse from late spring during the elk calvingseason through the end of the fallcolor and elk mating seasons. The program’sgreatest need is for volunteers towork the afternoon shifts which will runfrom approximately 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.throughout the summer. Although elk arenot as active at this time of day, CataloocheeValley is still relatively busyand the volunteers have the opportunityto spend more time with individual visitors.Cataloochee Area Park RangerMark LaShell commented, “We feel theprogram is a win-win situation. We continueto receive positive feedback fromthe Cataloochee volunteers who enjoyworking in such a beautiful mountainvalley and from visitors who receive abetter experience having these volunteersto interact with in an otherwise remotearea with no personal services.”For persons interested, two informationalmeetings and new volunteerorientation sessions will be held in CataloocheeValley at the ranger station onApril 15 and 17, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.All potential volunteers will be requiredto attend one of the orientation sessionsas well as one full day of training duringthe last week of April and the first weekof May. Anyone who is interested in volunteeringand attending one of the orientationsessions is asked to RSVP toRanger Mark LaShell atmark_lashell@nps.gov or 828/269-3161(email is preferred).THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2010cherokee one feather7

8 cherokee one feather THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2010OPINIONSLeers to the EditorCherokee Teacher proud of Test ScoresWe have experienced an amazing year so far at Cherokee High School, from thebig move to our new campus to the exciting athletic events we have savored. Evenmore remarkable, yet less known, is the improvements in standardized test scores!Cherokee Central School Board elected many years ago for our school to followthe North Carolina Standard Course of Study and, subsequently, adhere to North Carolina’stesting program. These test scores are what determines our Adequate YearlyProgress (AYP) as legislated by the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) act. Moreover, someof these End-of-Course tests are requirements for graduation.In a concerted effort, administration, teachers, and students are working togetherto improve test scores in order to meet our NCLB-imposed goals. Administration is offeringsupport and staff development; teachers are providing a rigorous environment topromote learning; and students are more focused, seeing the value in their efforts.To say that this endeavor “paid off” is an understatement. The following are theresults from the fall semester:Algebra II - 86.36% ProficiencyBiology - Proficiency increased by 12%Physical Science- Proficiency increased by 27%US History - Proficiency increased by 37%“We are moving in the right direction,” stated Jason Ormsby, CHS Principal, ata recent public AYP meeting held for parents and the community at large. He continued,“We know where we want to be and how we need to get there. Let’s keep up the hardwork and keep encouraging our students to do their best.”ObamaCare not good for American PeopleSubmitted by,Debora FoerstTo the Editor:By the time this letter is published, the U.S House of Representatives may havealready have completed their strong-arming, unconstitutional maneuvering shenanigansto pass the so-called healthcare reform bill. If this bill is so wonderful why is it necessaryto deviate from the prescribed and constitutional way bills are passed in Congress?I urge readers to examine the current healthcare bill carefully. There is more atstake than the abortion clause or crippling tax and spending issues. The bill containsdisturbing sections that grant, by law, government control of how every citizen obtainshealthcare, of your relationship with your doctor and hospital and of your ability to purchasethe insurance of your choice. You will be confronted with compliance to new bureaucratichealthcare boards although some states, not North Carolina, have carved outsweetheart deals to avoid many of the bill’s requirements. There are numerous fees andpenalties and we will pay taxes for this grandLetters PolicyThe Cherokee One Feather is available asa forum for any opinion or point of viewconcerning issues of general interest. Lettersshould be typed, exclusive to the OneFeather. Letters must be signed and shouldinclude a name, address and phone number.Only the name and town (if writer residesoutside of Cherokee) will be printed.Letters critical of specifically-namedminor children will not be published. Unsignedletters will not be considered forpublication at all. The One Feather willnot accept poetry submissions as a letter orrequests for pen pals.Disclaimer: the opinions expressed onthe Opinions pages do not necessarilyreflect the views of the Cherokee OneFeather, the Principal Chief, the ViceChief or Tribal Council of the EasternBand of Cherokee Indians.healthcare program for several years beforethere is any benefit (if we can call it that).On the economic side, the bill is a governmenttake-over of 1/6th of our nation’s economy,threatens to bankrupt the privateinsurance industry and undermines the freemarket system. Our country has prosperedand become the envy of the world owing to our free enterprise system and the freedomof choices we enjoy in our lives.There are some who praise the government programs such as Social Securityand Medicare. These programs have been in financial trouble for years. It is projectedthat our children and grandchildren will never recover any benefits from what they havepaid into Social Security. Have you noticed there was no cost of living increase in yourSocial Security benefit? Presently, near bankrupt Medicare denies more claims thanany other health insurance provider. The healthcare bill will reduce services for Medicaidand Medicare. Seniors and the poor are most affected. That is the government versionof healthcare reform. Government has a long list of failures and bankruptcies and hasproven it is inept to run a vast healthcare system.An overwhelming majority of Americans have already rejected ObamaCarewhich is obviously of no concern to most members of the U.S. Congress. This majorityof Americans do not reject real healthcare reform that will actually reduce costs andprovide high standards of care. They support cost cutting practices such as eliminatingtaxes on health care that can reduce the cost by 25-30% immediately, tort reform to endthe practice of defensive medicine and, most important, permitting the American peopleto shop health insurance across state lines. None of those common-sense provisionshave been seriously considered because they allow individuals, not government, to controltheir healthcare decisions.Passage of the present healthcare bill may be a feather in Obama’s cap but forthe American people it is a cap on our freedoms and quality of life.The “missing link” in college athlecsYours truly,Carol AdamsGlenvilleI enjoy getting the One Feather and flipping to the sports page to see how wellmy Alma Marta is doing. I can easily find that in a lot of sports Cherokee High Schoolis doing well. Being a graduate as well as an athlete of Cherokee High School, I knowthe feeling of playing for the tribe and playing along side fellow members, but since mygraduation that feeling has gone.My name is Jake Swimmer and I run cross-country and track at Western CarolinaUniversity. I am almost wrapping up my first year of running at Western andthrough my experience here, I have noticed the lack of Native American athletes in collegesports. I am only the only Native American on the cross-country and track team andonly the second behind Miranda Stamper to be on it.I would really like to see an increase of Native American athletes in collegeathletics. There comes a point in every high school athlete’s life where they considerwhether or not to continue playing on the next level. I had the same things going onwith me and I understand the questions and concerns that come along with the decisionbut if they have the heart and desire to go further and to keep pushing the boundaries oftheir abilities, I encourage those athletes to start planning for that next step.There is a “cheesy” saying I always heard in high school, “Student-Athlete,Student comes before the Athlete”. The saying maybe dull, but it applies to every levelof athletes in school. If a Native American athlete has aspirations of becoming a greatathlete, do the work and work hard at their aspirations and those aspirations will becomeattainable and they will find that their dream has become a reality.Signed,Jake SwimmerCOMMENTARYTribes reclaim their traditional namesThe tribal council of the Pueblo Santo Domingo inNew Mexico recently decided unanimously to changethe tribe’s name back to that by which they identifiedthemselves for centuries. They are now officiallyknown as the Kewa Pueblo.This is as it should be – a giant step toward decolonizationor decolonialization. It’s a step taken over recent years bythe Sicangu Lakota, who had been known for so many years asthe Rosebud Sioux; and those known as Pima are now TohonoO'Odham, the Desert people, as they called themselves from timeimmemorial. And the people of Winnebago are once again theHoChunk, and the Omaha have reclaimedthe traditional spelling U-Mo'n-Ho'n.We must ask ourselves, whywas it that the Europeans especiallywanted to change the tribal or clannames of the peoples they encounteredin the New World, and on allother continents? Surely, it wasn’tsee NAMES page 9Chuck TrimbleGUEST COLUMN

NAMES, from page 8OPINIONSCHRISTIAN N. SIEWERS, JR.ATTORNEY AT LAWjust the inability of the European invaders to spell the names so the indigenous peoplesand their landmarks could be recorded in their reports back home.Why was the highest mountain on planet Earth renamed from its Tibetan nameof Qomlangma to Mount Everest, after an obscure 19th Century Surveyor General ofBritish colonial India? Or why was Denali Peak, which was named for the Athabascanpeople of Alaska renamed McKinley, after the 25th President of the United States? Whatdoes it signify to them? Conquest? Possession? Superiority?Closer to home: why was the Lakota designation of Inyan Kaga changed to thatof Harney Peak? It was, after all, General William S. Harney who led the punitive campaignof 1855 against the Sioux, which was in retribution for the Sioux annihilation ofLt. John Grattan and his troops. It was Grattan who provoked the attack by firing on theLakota over the so-called Mormon cow incident. Harney’s most famous “battle” in thatcampaign was at Blue Water Creek which actually was a massacre that rivals WoundedKnee in its senseless brutality.One historical account tells of treachery added to the brutality: “Harney concludedthe more than 250 Brules and Oglalas camped on Blue Creek were the guiltyparties. He divided his force and led his infantry towards the village. While Harney engagedin a delaying parley with Chief Little Thunder, the mounted troops had circled undetectedto the north.“The infantry opened fire with its new, long-range rifles and forced the Indiansto flee toward the mounted soldiers, who inflicted terrible casualties. Eighty-six Indianswere killed, seventy women and children were captured, and their tipis were looted andburned.”Inyan Kaga was the peak that Oglala holy man Black Elk referred to as the“center of the world,” and to rename it after such a man as Harney adds insult to thestealing of their sacred He Sapa, the Black Hills.Perhaps we Lakota, at least, should begin calling that peak (the highest pointeast of the Rockies) Inyan Kaga again, and forget the name Harney Peak.Although I find it difficult to envision the utopian state that the concept’s promotersseek in decolonization (or decolonialization), I think it’s a healthy exercise to takeback our traditional place names, and, wherever it is appropriate, our real tribal names.With the Sicangu Lakota, the name Rosebud was given to them to designatetheir tribal seat in the beautiful area of Rosebud Creek in South Central South Dakota.The Oglalas for many years were referred to as the Pine Ridge Sioux. Those tribes atStanding Rock, Cheyenne River, Crow Creek, and Flandreau Santee still carry the geographicdesignation, although that appears to be justified in that each of those reservationsis home to more than one tribal group.Most of the reservation homelands were named to facilitate administration onthe part of colonial overseers – the so-called Indian Office of the late 19th Century. Thetribe or group of tribes adapted to those names to facilitate delivery of rations and annuitiesguaranteed under treaty. However, the replacement of traditional names withnew Anglo designations may also have been done as a step to break the tribal structureand disappear their people into the mythical melting pot as Manifest Destiny demanded.To force Indian nations to take on an alien tribal name in English was cruelenough; but often the tribe had to take the name of the military outpost that was built tokeep them in virtual bondage. Fort Sill Apache; Fort Peck Assiniboine-Sioux; and ThreeAffiliated Tribes of Fort Berthold, are examples. Others had to adopt the name of theChristian church imposed on their village, such as Santa Ana, San Juan, San Ildefonso,and Santa Clara Pueblos.There are some instances in which a Christian name was taken only to appeasethe Pastor to sanction an age-old ritual or event. Such was the case, I have been told, ofSan Geronimo Day at Taos Pueblo, which is held every September 30th, as I recall. Theactivities of the day, footraces, greased pole climbing, and feasting had been done forcenturies before Christianity came along. They renamed the festival in order to placatethe Church and continue the tradition uninterrupted.Like the Sicangu at Rosebud and the Santo Domingo Pueblo, however, moreand more tribal nations are reclaiming their true names – a reflection of growing confidencein their sovereignty. It’s something to celebrate and to encourage us all.Charles “Chuck” Trimble, Oglala Lakota, was principal founder of the American IndianPress Associaon in 1970, and served as Execuve Director of the Naonal Congressof American Indians from 1972-78. He may be reached at cchuktrim@aol.com. Hiswebsite is iktomisweb.com.PO BOX 401Cherokee, NC. 28719Cherokee by DesignWill Come to you!!!(828) 788-5059siewerslaw@hotmail.comCherokee by Design is going mobile! Beginning March1, will take bookings for your workplace. At lunchtime and/ orafter work demonstrations. All we need is space and your interest.There are many new items for sale and products are alsocompletely customizable. For more information or to bookplease call 828-497-9758 or 828-269-6447. 3/18One Feather deadlineTuesday at 12noonTHURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2010cherokee one feather9

10 cherokee one feather THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2010Auto*Home*Business*Motorcycle*BoatRV*Non-Owners/OperatorsBRYSON CITY INSURANCEAGENCY(828) 788-0599Your Local Independent AgentPROGRESSIVECall Today for a Free Quote!(828) 488-4567703 East Main St. Bryson City 3/25Crowe’s Barber Shop“I got mine at Crowe’s”Cuts for Men, Women & ChildrenNo Appointment NecessaryPawsitively PamperedGrooming by JannessaCertified Master Groomer with 30yrs. Exp.900 Tsa-La-Gi RoadCherokee, NC 28719109 Pine StreeetBryson City, NC.28713“If You’ve Tried the Rest, Now Try the Best!”4/8NEWS ka-no-he-daRamp It Up! Festivalcoming next WeekendMountain trout andwild ramps takecenter stage asthe annual RampIt Up! Festivalon Saturday, March 27 at 10amat the Cherokee Indian FairGrounds, and you’re invited to atruly local feast. Hosted by theEastern Band of Cherokee Indians,the public is invited to celebratea time-honored Cherokeetradition that rejoices in spring’sarrival and with it, the season’sfirst green – the ramp. A uniquecultural and culinary experience,the one-day festival serves up adelicious feast of succulentsmoked trout, fried potatoes,corn bread and of course ramps!Locals and visitors to Cherokee have one of the best vantage points at the fairgroundsfrom where to watch the Second Annual Vietnam Veterans Parade & Ceremony2010, also on March 27. The parade rolls out of the Cherokee Bear Zoo at the traffic lightat 9:30 a.m. and will wind its way through the town of Cherokee along Hwy. 441N, Tsa-La-Gi Road where it ends at the Museum of the Cherokee Indian. A very special celebrationof Vietnam Veterans will take place at 1 p.m. after the Ramp It Up! Festival atthe Fair Grounds.Recognized by the Southeast Tourism Society as a Top 20 event in 2009, RampIt Up! features the 7th Annual Chief’sHorseshoe Tournament and Honor the EldersDay as older members of the EasternBand are recognized. The festival coincideswith the opening of trout season in NorthCarolina and is exclusive to the CherokeeEnterprise Waters that boast more than 30miles of clear, stocked streams and three easilyaccessed ponds. Elsewhere in North Carolina,trout season begins April 1.Go ahead, eat a ramp! Ramps arealso known as wild leeks and have a lovelyonion garlic-like aroma. Native to the Appalachianregion, ramps grow in patches inSCOTT MCKIE B.P./One FeatherKatelyn Ledford (le) and Madison Crowe help serveramp and trout dinners at last year’s Ramp It Up! Fesval.Ramp It Up! Fesval• Saturday, March 27 at theCherokee Indian Fairgrounds* Free Admission• Gates open at 10 a.m.• $10 meal includes trout, ramps,cornbread, fried potatoes, dessert& drink• Vietnam Veterans Ceremonystarts at 1 p.m. at the fairgroundsrich, moist, deciduous forests as far north as Canada, west to Missouri and Minnesota,and south to North Carolina and Tennessee. As one of the first plants to emerge in thespring, ramps were traditionally consumed as the year’s first “greens.” Traditionallyramps were considered a tonic because they provided necessary vitamins and mineralsfollowing long winter months without access to fresh fruits and vegetables. Most oftenprepared with sliced potatoes or scrambled eggs, ramps are also used in soup and hamburgers.They can also be pickled or dried for use later in the year.7th Annual Chief’s Horseshoe Tournament Schedule & PrizesFriday, March 26Registration: 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.Saturday, March 279:30-9:45am - Team Check-in9:45-10am - Brackets made10am - Tournament begins12-1pm - Official Lunch BreakPrize ListThe Men’s and Women’s divisions will payout as follows:1st place - $1,000; 2nd place - $700; 3rd place - $500; 4th place - $300; 5th place - $150; 6th place - $100; 7th place - $50Info: Cherokee Welcome Center at (800) 438-1601 or Janice Wildcatt at (828)497-8122.- Source: The Goss Agency

Cherokee Tribal Court ReportNEWS ka-no-he-daPROVIDED By CHEROKEE TRIBAL COURTJudgment Summary for March 3BRADLEY, John Ed14-40.50(b) Assault with a Deadly Weapon Inflicting Serious Injury – Dismissed – ProsecutingWitness failed to appearGEORGE, Adrian Shane14-20.4 Sexual Abuse of Minor Ward – Dismissed on Plea14-20.1 Indecent Liberties Child – Dismissed on Plea14-30.1(a)(1) Contributing to the Delinquency or Undisciplined of a Minor- Guilty/Responsible,90 days jail suspended, 12 months probation, $500 fine, $140 court costs,$250 attorney, 72 hours community serviceHORNBUCKLE, Patricia G.14-95.11(c) Drugs: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Dismissed on Plea14-95.5(c) Drugs: Simple Possession of Marijuana – Guilty/Responsible, 24 hours jailsuspended, 12 months probation, $500 fine, $140 court costs, $1000 DARE, 24 hourscommunity service, obtain Substance Abuse AssessmentMATHIS, Randy D.14-10.60 Larceny – Dismissed – Failure of Prosecution to Provide DiscoveryPARTON – Courtney E.14-95.11(c) Drugs: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Dismissed on Plea14-95.5(a) Drugs: Possessing a controlled substance classified in schedule I, II, III, IVand V – Guilty/Responsible, 9 months jail suspended, $2000 fine, $140 court costs,$1000 DARE, credit days servedPRICE, Joshua Tyler14-5.2 Communicating Threats – Prayer for Judgment ContinuedROLAND, Davita Clinstel14-10.60(c) Grand Larceny (>$1000) – Guilty/Responsible, 14 days jail suspended, 12months probation, $500 fine, $140 court costs, $4,200 restitution ordered, 72 hours communityserviceROLAND, Kandi Lea14-10.62 Theft Property Lost, Mislaid, or Delivered by Mistake – Prayer for JudgmentContinued, W/D plea after Paid Dismiss., $300 restitution orderedSWIMMER, John W.14-10.41 Breaking and Entering – Dismissed at Request of Prosecution, 50 hours communityservice, get GED, go to Haskell, get Finance CounselingTOINEETA, Marlene Loriane14-10.9 Criminal Mischief – Dismissed – Prosecuting witness failed to appearTOINEETA, Mel14-40.62(a)(1) Simple Assault – Dismissed with Leave to RefileWALKINGSTICk, Duane Eddy14-95.5(a) Drugs: Possessing a controlled substance classified in schedule I, II, III, IV,and V – DismissedWELCH, Estefan R.20-28 – Revoked Driver’s License – Dismissed upon proofJudgment Summary for March 5ARMACHAIN, Matthew Sampson14-20.2 Aggravated Sexual Abuse – Guilty/Responsible, 1 year probation underClarence Jackson of the Juvenile Program, deferred for one yearBRADLEY, Amber14-40.55 Assault with a Deadly Weapon – Dismissed at the request of the prosecutingwitnessBRADLEY, Nichole14-40.55 Assault with a Deadly Weapon – Dismissed – Failure of Prosecution to ProvideDiscoveryGUNTER, Samantha L.14-10.40 – Burglary – Guilty/ResponsibleHILL, Christopher James14-25.12 Disorderly Conduct – Guilty/Responsible14-40.55 Assault with a Deadly Weapon – Guilty/Responsible, $200 fine, $140 courtcosts, 24 hours community service, no contact with victimHORNBUCKLE, Stormi Arista-Richelle14-30.1(a)(1) Contributing to the Delinquency or Undisciplined of a Minor – Guilty/Responsible,$140 court costs, no contact with victim or familyJUSTICE, Amber14-15.6(a) Providing Alcoholic Beverages to persons under 21 – Dismissed – Insufficientevidence to warrant prosecutionLOSSIAH, Joshua B.20-28 Revoked Driver’s License – Guilty/Responsible, $200 fine, $140 court costs20-313(a) No Insurance – Dismissed on PleaLOSSIAH Jr., Kirk Wilson14-10.9 Criminal Mischief – Guilty/Responsible, 48 hours jail suspended, 6 monthsprobation, $100 fine, $140 court costs, $250 attorney, 24 hours community servicePONCHO, Nicholas Tyler14-15.6(b) Purchasing, Attempt to Purchase, Possession or Consumption of AlcoholicBeverages by Persons under 21 – Dismissed with Leave to Refile14-70.19 Resisting Lawful Arrest – Dismissed with Leave to Refile14-70.20 Escape – Dismissed with Leave to RefileTAYLOR, David Dennis14-10.61 Receiving or Possessing Stolen Property – Dismissed at the request of theprosecuting witness14-5.2 Communicating Threats (DV) – Dismissed at the request of the prosecuting witness14-40.59 Assault by Pointing a Gun (DV) – Dismissed at the request of the prosecutingwitnessWILNOTY, Janice G.14-40.62(a)(1) Simple Assault – Guilty/Responsible, $140 court costs, no contact withvictim or family members14-30.6 Child Abuse in the Second Degree – Dismissed on PleaJudgment Summary for March 9ERIACHO, Wilkinson14-20.2 Aggravated Sexual Abuse – Guilty/Responsible, 30 days jail time, 21 days creditfor time served, $500 fine, $140 court costs, charge amended to offensive touchingSAINE, Marshall E.14-40.62(a)(1) Simple Assault – Dismissed at the request of the prosecuting witness14-5.2 Communicating Threats – Dismissed at the request of the prosecuting witness14-40.56 Assault on a Female (DV) – Dismissed at the request of the prosecuting witnessSWIMMER, Kevin Michael14-15.6(b) Purchasing, Attempt to Purchase, Possession or Consumption of AlcoholicBeverages by Persons under 21 – Guilty/Responsible, 6 months probation, $50 fine,$140 court costs, 72 hours community service, obtain Substance Abuse AssessmentWAHNETAH, Carla Maria Ann14-25.13 Harassment – Dismissed at the request of the prosecuting witness14-5.3 Telephone Harassment – Dismissed at the request of the prosecuting witnessTHURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2010cherokee one feather11

12 cherokee one feather THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2010!!! PUBLIC NOTICE !!!The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Fisheries &Wildlife Management Program will be closing ALL TribalEnterprise Waters Effective Sunday, February 28th, 2010at one half hour after sunset.NEWS ka-no-he-daLocal Church Membersto travel to HaitiOPENING DAYwill be March 27, 2010(1/2 hour before Sunrise)The Catch & Release Only – Fly Fishing Only sectionstarting at the Blue Ridge Parkway Bridge and endingat the River Valley Campground is OPEN Year Round (NoClosed Season).All Tribal Fishing Waters Designated as “Non EnterpriseWaters” are OPEN Year Round (No Closed Season)to Tribal members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.THE ENTERPRISE WATERS WILL REMAIN OPENTO ALL ENROLLED MEMBERSANNOUNCEMENTPAINTTOWN COMMUNITY___________________________________Have you been involved in the discussionsof economic growth in the PainttownCommunity? Have you considered thegrowth of the casino area and the impactthat potential expansion will have on thefuture of the Painttown Community?Is there a road by-pass in the community’sfuture?___________________________________Join our discussionPAINTTOWN COMMUNITY CLUBSPECIAL MEETINGPAINTTOWN COMMUNITY CLUBMARCH 26, 20105:30 PM - ??3/18Photo courtesy of Frontline Global MissionsDavid Woods (right), Pastor of New Beginnings Independent Bapst Church in Cherokee,hands out supplies on a recent mission trip to Hai.Plan to help buildOrphanage, deliver AidBy SCOTT MCKIE B.P.ONE FEATHER STAFF“Total devastation,” said DavidWoods, Pastor of New Beginnings IndependentBaptist Church in Cherokee, ofthe conditions he observed on a recentmission trip to earthquake-devastatedHaiti. “Anywhere in a thirty mile radiusof Port Au Prince is devastated.”Woods, along with five othermembers of his Church, will make anothertwo-week mission trip to Haiti beginningApril 13. Their goal is to bring aid to theBonrepor community, located about 15miles from Port-au-Prince, and to beginworking on an orphanage there.Elizabeth Edwards, EBCI tribalmember and Church member, will begoing on the trip. “This is just a humanitarianproject. As a people who have gonethrough hardships, it’s just close to ourhearts.”Woods and Edwards will bejoined by Lee Edwards, Sam Crowe, BillFerguson, and Dr. Brian Smith.On his last trip, Woods helpedconstruct a children’s hospital and helpeddeliver over 2,200 pounds of medical suppliesand medicine. Working with FrontlinesGlobal Missions of Newport, Tenn.,he said it is his goal to be able to constructan orphanage in Haiti that is totally fundedby his Church and the Cherokee people’sgenerosity.Medical supplies are a must saidWoods who related that tuberculosis andmalaria are widespread in the country. “Itdoesn’t take long for a simple cut to turninto an amputation.”He said the Haiti people need helpwith supplies and food. “They are not lazypeople. They’ll work all day long withoutasking for a thing. They’re cleaning uptheir own city.”Woods said the conditions are“One thousand times worse than Katrinaand the rainy season is coming.”Elizabeth Edwards added thatthey will also be bringing tents for temporaryshelter for residents. “A tent downthere is a home. They’re living in anythingthey can find.”She related that the number of orphansin the country skyrocketed from350,000 to over 1 million following theearthquake. “We can’t save Haiti, but wecan save one orphanage at a time.”The church is asking for donationsof tents, tarps, blankets, medical supplies(gauze, tape, aspirin, antibioticcream, band-aids, etc.), as well as financialdonations. They will hand deliver all ofthe supplies to the community of Bonrepor.Supplies and donations can bedropped off at New Beginnings IndependentBaptist Church, next to Bradley’s Groceryin the Wolfetown Community,Monday – Saturday 9am – 12pm. Info:736-5917

Yogi CroweScholarshipdeadlineapproachingApril 1 is the deadline for requestngfinancial assistance from the Yogirowe Memorial Scholarship Fund forummer semester. Applications must bepostmarked by the deadline date andailed on or before the deadline. Appliationsnot postmarked by the deadlineill not be considered.The Yogi Crowe Memorial ScholarshipFund provides financial assistanceto members of the Eastern Band of CherokeeIndians working on graduate and postgraduatedegrees. Applications andguidelines can be downloaded from theFund's Website at www.yogicrowecherokeescholarship.orgor obtained from anyof the board members or from Tribal Education.The Yogi Crowe Memorial ScholarshipFund is pleased to announce that anoffer of free tuition from the University ofTennessee Graduate School at Knoxvilleis available to one student per academicyear working on a Master’s degree.Applicants must make a requestin writing to the Yogi Crowe MemorialScholarship Fund Board of Directors, P. O.Box 892, Cherokee, NC 28719 by July 1each year to be considered for this waiver.If more than one application is received,the Yogi Crowe Memorial ScholarshipFund Board of Directors will make a recommendationto UT Graduate School as towho should receive the tuition waiverbased upon need.For more information, contactany of the Scholarship Fund board members:Dr. Carmaleta Monteith, President97-2717; Dr. Reva Ballew, Vice Presient;Mary Herr, Secretary 497-9498;renda Oocumma, Treasurer 497-4214,eeann Bridges 497-8312, Anita Johnson36-2698 or Mary Wachacha 497-5350.- Source: Yogi Crowe ScholarshipBook DriveQualla Library is looking Forsed children's books! Drop off locationsre at Dora Reed Center, Agelink Centernd at the library.If your child has outgrown his/herbooks, instead of tossing them out donatethem to the library. The books will be usedduring the Week of the Young Child Celebration.Share the joy of reading. Any agebook will do. This is a way of recycling.- Source: Qualla Public LibraryThe 4-H Native American HorseClub has started in Cherokee. This new 4-H Club will enable the young people ofCherokee, and surrounding areas, to experiencethe wonders of horsemanship andcommunity involvement. The Club isopen to ages 9-17 and is free of charge.Youngsters do not need to have a horse tojoin and parent volunteers are encouragedto participate.The Club is planning on holdinga 4-H Horse Yard Sale to help raise moneyfor helmets, boots, grooming supplies andsafety equipment to ensure that this newgroup continues to grow. The Sale isscheduled for Saturday, March 27 at theBirdtown Recreation Center in Cherokee.It will run from 8am – 2pm rain or shine.Tables are $5/each and donations are welcome.The group is looking for donationsfor this sale, and there will be concessionsavailable for purchase and door prizes.Info: Heather James (828) 554-6932-Source: Heather James,EBCI Cooperave ExtensionSUBMITTED ByTRISH CALHOUN MOTOLAThe topic for the 4-H NativeAmerican Craft Club on Monday, March8 was “Learn to grow your own cornbeads”.Tribal Elder Roy Lambert sharedhis knowledge of growing prize-winningcornbeads with the children.He went over planting techniques,such as the best time to plant, andspacing. Lambert described the agingprocess of the cornbeads and told howthe seeds change colors based on theirage. And, he went over his Do’s andDon’ts of picking the cornbeads, and heshowed the children how to place theirhands to keep from dropping the cornbeadswhile picking them.Sarah McClellan Welch wentover seed selection, planting, coloring,and how to identify your cornbead plantfrom the common garden weed. Thechildren and parents potted their owncornbeads and were given a handfulcornbeads to plant outdoors to compareand contrast the differences in growth.The Children were asked thequestion “Is it possible to pull the entirecenter of the cornbead out intact?” Eachwas given a chance to view the inside ofa cornbead through a microscope.A child asked, “If I drop mycornbead necklace on the ground will itgrow?”Welch responded, “Science isNEWS ka-no-he-daLocal Horse Club to hold Yard Sale FundraiserPhoto courtesy of Heather James/EBCI ExtensionThe 4-H Nave American Horse ClubLearning to grow your own cornbeadsPhoto courtesy of Trish Calhoun Totola/EBCI ExtensionSarah McClellan Welch (standing right) goes over the growing process of a cornbead duringa recent 4-H Nave American Cra Club class entled “Learn to grow your own cornbeads”.full of possibilities…”The 4-H Native American CraftClub related they would like to thankRoy Lambert and Sarah McClellanWelch for a very educational class.nc-cherokee.com/onefeatherTHURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2010cherokee one feather13

CHEROKEE CALENDARGENERAL EVENTSTribal Law & Jurisdiction Forum. March 18 from 6-8pm at the Old Cherokee HighSchool Auditorium. Who has jurisdiction over non-enrolled people on the QuallaBoundary? How does tribal differ from state and federal law? A panel of some of thetop authorities on tribal law and jurisdiction will meet to answer these questions andyours. Info: Dawn Russell (828) 788-2106 or Angela Wolfe (828) 736-7559Cherokee Tribal Child Care Services Open House. March 19 from 1-3pm.Everyone is invited to drop by and see the new renovations.Parent/Child Pottery Workshop. March 20 from 9am - 4pm at the Qualla Arts andCrafts Mutual, Inc. This workshop for children ages 6-12 will be taught by EBCI tribalmember Bernadine George and is free, but space is limited to only 15 slots. A reservationis required to participate. Info or to reserve a space: Tonya Carroll (828) 497-3103Rock Hill Church Revival. March 22-27 starting at 7pm every night. The guestspeaker will be Kenny Webb from Sevierville, Tenn. and there will be special singingevery nice. Pastor Red Woodard invites all. The church is located at #10 Rock HillChurch Road across from Jenkins Grocery in Cherokee.Hunter Safety Education Class. Mar. 22-24 from 6-9pm nightly at Cherokee HighSchool. The class, which is free to the public, will be taught by Wildlife Officer BrianCookston. Upon completion of the course, students will receive a Hunter Safety Certification.Pre-registration is required by calling 488-0117 before Mar. 22. Class attendanceis required for all three nights.Pottery Class. March 22 from 5-6:30pm at the EBCI Extension Center. The 4-HNative American Craft Club will sponsor the class which will be taught by EBCIribal member Mary Thompson. The Club is designed to strengthen the bonds beweenparent and child while enhancing their cultural awareness and new membersre always welcome. Info: Trish 554-6933SS Parent Support Group. March 23 from 5:30-7pm at the Cherokee Elementarychool Hope Center area. This support meeting for the parents of children with specialeeds will begin with a dinner followed by an informational meeting. Please bring a sideish to share. The main dish, drinks, plates, utensils and dessert will be provided. Childare (ages 3-10) will be available if children are registered by Mar. 22. Appropriate agectivities with supervision will be provided for older children. Please park in the EleentarySchool parking lot and staff will be available to guide you to the Hope Center.nfo: Kathy Norris 554-5074.pecial Meeting for Birdtown Residents. March 23 at 6pm at the Birdtown CommuityClub Building. Come and cast your vote on whether or not to lease the outdoor basetballcourt area.010 Census Road Tour Event. March 24 from 2-4pm in the parking lot across fromhe Ginger Lynn Welch Complex. Free hot dogs, free give-aways and interactive andducational materials relating to the 2010 Census.herokee Speakers Gathering. March 25 at 6pm at the Zion Hill Baptist Church inhe Snowbird Community. A pot luck dinner will be held. Info: Billie Jo Rich (828)54-6406arketing your Business. March 26 from 11:30am – 1:30pm in the Cherokee EMSuilding. This lunch and learn class is free to anyone intersted. Learn how a marketingplan can help you reach the right market, avoid wasting ad money and increase sales.Lunch will be provided. Info: Kimberly Winchester 497-1666 or kimbwinc@nc-cherokee.comVietnam Veterans Events. March 27, a parade will be held at the Cherokee IndianFairgrounds at 9:30am and a special ceremony will be held there at 1pm. Info: JaniceWildcatt 497-8122.Yellowhill Indian Ball Team Organizational Meeting. March 27 at 10am at the YellowhillCommunity Building. For those, ages 14 and up, interested in playing CherokeeIndian Ball for Yellowhill, you’re invited to attend to discuss forming a team for thecommunity.Cherokee 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.How to Get the Loan you Need. Mar. 31 from 11am – 2pm in the Ginger LynnWelch Large Conference Room. This lunch and learn class is free to anyone interested.Lunch will be provided. Info: Kimberly Winchester 497-1666 or kimbwinc@nc-cherokee.comPottery Workshop. April 1-2 from 5-9pm daily at the Painttown Community Building.This workshop, taught by EBCI tribal member Bernandine George, is free, butspace is limited to only 15 slots. A reservation is required to participate. No prior experienceor training is needed, and all materials will be provided. The class is fundedby the Cherokee Preservation Foundation, organized by Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual,Inc, and hosted by the Painttown Community. Info: Tonya Carroll 497-3103.Birdtown Easter Egg Dying Party. April 1 at 6pm at the Birdtown CommunityBuilding. Bring your own eggs. Dye and snacks will be furnished. Info: TaraMcCoy 736-7695.BENEFITS & FUNDRAISERSBenefit . March 19 at Melinda Bigwitch’s residence on Blue Wing Road. Dinners includeBeanbread, fried chicken, fried potatoes, cabbage, green beans, fatback and adessert of banana pudding or sweetcorn w/ walnuts and a drink. To place order call497-0135.CHS Travel Club Yard Sale. March 20 from 7:30am – 12pm at the Cherokee HighSchool Lobby. Proceeds will go to help the students pay for their trip to Paris in April.Turkey Shoot. March 20 at Jesse Welch’s residence. The proceeds will help teamKoLaNvYi Swagga basketball team travel to Mississippi for the NAYO tournament.Bingo Fundraiser and Bake Sale. March 26 from 6-8pm in the Multi-purpose roomof the Dora Reed Center. This is a fundraiser for the Center, and everyone is welcome.There will be prizes, food, and kid’s bingo games.Benefit for Bill Reed and Family. March 26 at the Birdtown Community Building.Chili and frybread will be sold beginning at 11am. For call-ins - Frances 497-9837 or736-3941HEALTH/SPORTSNational HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Observance. March 19 from 11am – 1pm at theOconaluftee Island Park Pavillion #1. Free food, free rapid HIV tests, and door prizes.Info: Keahana 497-1032 or Manuel 497-7464NAYO Qualifier Basketball Tournament. March 20 (note date change) at theSnowbird Gym. The deadline to enter is Friday, March 5 at 3pm. To enter a team, call(828) 479-6178.Wellbriety Celebration. March 20 at 1pm at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds. Welcomethe first day of spring, the direction of the East and the Promise of New Beginnings.Celebrate a clean and sober lifestyle. Tobacco Ceremony, Honoring of theWarriors by the Steve Youngdeer Post Elders, door prizes, food on the grill, speakers,drums, and more. Local vendors welcome. Info: Beverly Griffin 788-3452Soccer – National E License. March 26-28 at Tuscola High School. Any individual16 years or older is eligible. $75 for NCYSA members and $85 for non-members. Info:Stan Georgiev 593-8280see More Calendar Lisngs on Page 1514 cherokee one feather THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2010

Yellowhill Community Club NewsWe had our monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 2, and had very informativepdates with Tribal Planning and Development. Speakers were Mickey Duvell, Dougole, and Lisa Fowler. Terri Welch, from Tsali Manor, was there to inform us of theervices that they have to offer; Nancy Pheasant was there on behalf of the PTO, andarmaleta Monteith spoke regarding the committees that we need to be aware of .The turnout for the meeting was great, and we appreciate all of the people whottended. We had our first Bingo this past Saturday and our next one will be on March7. I would like to thank all of the merchants that participated in donating the prizes thate received and collected.Reminder: Garden Kits will be given out on April 21at the open gym. Our nextommunity Club Meeting will be on Tuesday, April 6.Stickball meeting: March 27 at 10:00 am.Yellowhill Community BINGO: March 27; Supper at 5:30 pm and BINGOtarts at 6pm.- Source: Pay Buchanan, Yellowhill Commmunity ClubUnderage Drinking Class held atHarrah’sThe Cherokee Alcohol Law Enforcement Division, in conjunction with theNorth Carolina Division of Motor Vehicle License and Theft Division, conducted aFraudulent Document class for the employees of Harrah’s Cherokee Casino on Monday,Mar. 8. This training was provided free of charge in efforts to assist the employees ofHarrah’s in spotting fake ID cards and other documents that may be used illegally by underagepersons in their attempt to purchase alcohol.Underage drinking is a top concern of Harrah’s and the Cherokee Alcohol LawEnforcement Division has a zero tolerance policy against it.If you or your organization would like information or training in areas pertainingto alcohol please contact Chief Agent Gerard Ball at the Cherokee Alcohol Law EnforcementDivision at 828-554-6370 to schedule.- Source: Chief Agent Gerard Ball, Cherokee Alcohol Law Enforcement DivisionSmokey MountainElementary Preschool ProgramParents who have children that will be 4 years old on or before August 31, andre interested in a Preschool Program, please call Mountain Projects Inc Head Start Diisionat 586-2345 and schedule an appointment for application between April 5-16.Once the Head Start application process is completed, applications will be sento Smokey Mountain Elementary Preschool. The Preschool teacher will contact parentso schedule a time to have your child screened. Screening will take place June 10-16.fter screenings are completed, preschool placements will be made.WNC Lady Storms News- Source: Jackson County SchoolsThe WNC Lady Storm 13U girls basketball team, played at Boone, NC in theound Ball Classic last weekend. Lady Storm won their Division at the Classic. Meonaeather and Kendall Toineeta, EBCI tribal members, both had three three point shots inhe Champship game. This is the fifth championship game in five weeks that the teamas played, the team is 30-0.- Source: Jonathan FeatherLocal Fighters have upcoming FightsCage Fights at the Epicenter IIMarch 26 at 7:30pm in Charlotte, NCRyan Conn vs. Brantley Furr (scheduled for 3 rounds)Ryann’s Record is 1-4-0Jacob Allman vs. Chris Smith (Scheduled for 5 rounds)Jacob’s Record is 5-0-0HEALTH/SPORTSNEWS ka-no-he-da3-on-3 Basketball Fundraiser. March 27 at the Birdtown Gym with on-site sign upfrom 9-10am. Indian Taco Dinners will be available in the concession from 11am –2pm. The tournament and dinners are sponsored by the Junior Class of Cherokee HighSchool with proceeds raised to be used for prom expenses. $35/team with a 4-personroster, divisions: Mens and Womens, Middle School (grade 6-8), High School (grades9-12) and Adult. Tournament will begin at 11am. Info: Aaron Hogner (828) 554-5030Turning Point Program. March 29 is the deadline for enrollment is this free 8-weekprogram, developed by Cherokee Choices, providing a fun way for families to learnhow to eat healthy and increase physical activity for a lifetime. This is for children ages8-12 and full participation in program activities by the child and parent (or caregiver) isrequired. Info: Yvette Rivera Colmant 497-1978, Tara McCoy 497-1976, or RobinCallahan 497-1975.Snowbird Health Fair. March 30 from 10am – 2pm at the Snowbird Gym. This eventis hosted by Snowbird Community Health and the Snowbird Health Clinic. To reservea table and chair or information, contact Lisa Denzer (828) 479-3924, Jennifer Wachacha(828) 554-6990 or Margie Wachacha (828) 554-6991.Smoky Mountain Senior Games Registration. Deadline is April 14. The gameswill be April 19 - May 7 for anyone over age 55. Early-bird registration is now untilMar. 31 and costs $10. Regular registration is April 1-14 and costs $15. Info: Dora(828) 293-3053GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTSCherokee Language Class. Meets every Friday (except the 4th Friday of the month)at Tribal Grounds at 5:30pmBirdtown Community T-Shirt Logo. An artist is needed to design a logo for theBirdtown Community T-Shirt. The deadline to submit designs is April 30. Info: TaraMcCoy 736-7695McCoy wins WrestlingTourneySPECIAL TO THE ONE FEATHERJessica McCoy, an EBCItribal member, won her category inthe “Women’s Folkstyle Open StateChampionships” held Feb. 12-13 inWinston-Salem. She was coachedby her brother, Robert Washington.McCoy, the daughter of Tonya andSam Crowe, is the first femalewrestler from Cherokee to win astate wrestling tournament.“Jessica wrestled very wellin both round at the tournament,”said Chuck Patterson, Cherokeewrestling coach. “In both matches,she pinned her opponent in the secondperiod. Jess has really workedPhoto courtesy of Familyhard this past year trying to become aJessica McCoy (right) is the first female Cherokeebetter athlete and it has really paid offwrestler to win a state wrestling tournament.for her. Jess is a very dedicatedyoung lady, and I look for her to be asuccess in whatever endeavors she decides to pursue.”Her family related, “She has wrestled hard throughout this varsity year, and despitebeing a Raggedy Ann sometimes, she never ever game up. We are so very proudof her. Way to go Jess!”On a side note, McCoy is a finalist in the Miss Teen North Carolina Pageant tobe held this summer.THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 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.REMEMBER WHENPhotoOne Feather File

CHEROKEE IN A SNAPPhoto courtesy of Vita Naons/One Feather contribung photographerBIG COVE HAILPea-sized hail fell in the Big Cove Community on Saturday, March 13 for just a few minutesin the aernoon.SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One FeatherMAJORITY LEADER AT GROUNDBREAKINGN.C. Senate Majority Leader Mark Nesbi (D – 49th District) aended the Groundbreakingfor the Soco Creek Village Apartments on Friday, Mar. 9. He commented, “I want to congratulateyou all on what you have going here. This is the first me I’ve seen or heard construconin a year and I go all over the state.”Photo courtesy of DOUG REVISAFROTC DONATIONThe Air Force JROTC Cadets at Swain County High School donated 850 cans of food to the Grace House, an outreach ministry of the Whier United Methodist Church. Thisis the second donaon this year. Cadets shown (le-right) Katlin Roberts, Andrea Posey, Michael Shuler and Britney Archer. The cadets are under the direcon of Sgt. MarkMabe and Major John Bealieu. The Grace House related they appreciate the efforts of the cadets and their directors.THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2010cherokee one feather17

18 cherokee one feather THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2010SPORTS di-ne-lv-di-yiReservation Devastation10am SnowbirdLoser to AScrapping SquirrelsNAYO Girls Qualifier TournamentSB- SnowbirdRMS - Robbinsville Middle School1pm SnowbirdLoser to CNative ImpactOutKast11am RMSLoser to B7pm SnowbirdLoser to D(if 1st loss)AB1pm RMSC5pmSnowbirdDKolaNvYi Swagga9am SnowbirdLoser to DSnowbirdMighty Ducks11am SnowbirdLoser to D3pm SnowbirdLoser to FNAYO Boys Qualifier TournamentSB- SnowbirdRMS - Robbinsville Middle SchoolCherokee TropicsThe Warriors9am RMSLoser to A12pm RMSLoser to E8pm SnowbirdLoser to G(if 1st loss)828 BoyzDo Work9am RMSLoser to B9pm SnowbirdAB12pm SBCD2pmRMS4pmSnowbirdF6pmSnowbirdGE2pmSnowbird

HEALTH TALK20 cherokee one feather THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2010Breaking the Cycle of ViolenceSUBMITTED By EBCI DOMESTIC VIOLENCE& SEXUAL ASSAULT PROGRAMOne of the most difficult tasks of humanity is tobecome free from the cycle of violence. People get stuckin the victim role for a number of reasons. Usually fear isa prime motivator:• fear of what the abuser will do,• fear of being alone,• fear of taking a proactive step.Many people believe that they are bad, and this iswhat they deserve. They get this message from parentswhen they are children. They observe their main rolemodels in abusive situations. This is what they know, andit is difficult to change patterns. “Being a victim” canoften be a learned behavior established in childhood or itcan be something developed later in life as a result of fearinstilled by an abuser. Often times, it could be neither orboth of these scenarios.On the surface, these types of relationships arenot attractive or seem to have any advantages. However,perhaps they are looking for someone like their abusiveparent, although, they don't consciously realize they aredoing this. Often these individuals feel fearful and insecure,and find a mate who can give them answers or takecharge, not knowing the extent of the taking charge. Inthe cycle of violence, one form of abuse is self-abuse. Oneform of self-abuse is being paired with a perpetrator.Important Steps to Breaking the Cycle of Violence:• Empowerment- one must realize that they are in an abusivesituation. They must want to make a change. Theyneed to make some personal, internal changes, to increaseself-esteem. Some people need professional help and supportto make the change. Others are able to do it on theirown. Then they need to take action in the most expedientmanner possible.• Assert your rights• Once you are ready to leave don’t back down. The violentbehavior will continue if you keep giving the abuserchances to change. They will think their behavior is ok ifthere aren’t consequences, for example, losing you.• Know your options- if you have no where to go or won’tfeel safe after leaving, stay at a Domestic Violence Shelter(the EBCI DV/SA program has a shelter that is available).You might want to obtain a protective order, which is alsoknown as a restraining order. The EBCI DV/SA programhas staff that can assist you in accomplishing this.Leaving an abusive situation and breaking thecycle of violence can be scary, intimidating, and full ofuncertainty and emotional upheaval. A number of peopledo not succeed the 1st or even the 7th time.If you feel like you want support or more information,please call the EBCI Domestic Violence and SexualAssault Program: 828-554-6830, 828-488-5572 or tollfree 800-264-9611.Eating Rightfor LifeSUBMITTED By KIMBERLY WELCHMarch is National nutrition monthnd is a great time to teach kids of all ages toat right! All family members can benefitrom this as well.Try these tips for healthier eatingrom ADA (American Dietetic Association)pokesperson Melinda Johnson:Make family mealtimes a priority:lan healthy meals in advance to ensure thatou are offering a wide range of healthytems. “Research shows that children who eatith their family tend to have a healthieriet,” Even if its once or twice a week.Be flexible about food: being overlyestrictive about food can lead to an unealthypreoccupation with food. Never offerood as a reward or punishment.Encourage input: It is important toeek your child’s involvement with familyeals. Let them help with age-appropriateasks such as tearing lettuce for the saladmake sure to have them wash their hands beoreperforming tasks).Get active: A proper diet is just onengredient for a healthy lifestyle. Plan regularphysical activities as a family is a great wayto encourage your kids to get active (and it’sgood for the parents too!)Be a good role model: Children learnfrom their parents. Influence your children byhaving healthy food habits and engaging inphysical activity.EBCI WIC Program: The special supplementalNutrion Program for Women, Infantsand Children is open to all eligible personsregardless of race, color, sex, naonal origin,age, or disability

Cherokee BoysClub ReportCHEROKEE BOYS CLUBA PROGRAM OF THE EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANSBRIEF DESCRIPTION OF EACH CLUB DEPARTMENTDMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTProvides fiscal, technology, and human resources for the entire ClubProvides administrative services and serves as fiscal agent for Cherokee Central SchoolsBUS & TRUCK DEPARTMENTProvides all school bus and charter bus service for Cherokee Central SchoolsProvides solid waste transport for Tribal Transfer StationProvides roadside mowing and trimming for Tribe’s Cherokee DOTProvides charter bus service for Western North Carolina area to all points in the U. S.Provides shuttle bus and traffic directing and parking for Unto These HillsCBC PRINTINGProvides the Tribe, community, and surrounding areas with quality printing, copying, design,signs, and mailing servicesCONSTRUCTION & FACILITY DEPARTMENTProvides all construction for the Tribal Home Improvement Program (HIP)Provides administrative services for the Tribal HIP ProgramConstructs and maintains all Club buildingsProvides hauling and other services for the Tribe’s Cherokee DOTFOOD SERVICE DEPARTMENTProvides all food service for Cherokee Central Schools. This includes purchase,storage, preparation, and serving of food for breakfast, lunch, parties and specialoccasions and cleaning of all utensils, facilities, and equipmentGARAGE SERVICE DEPARTMENTProvides all service, repair, maintenance, parts, paint and body work, and washing forthe Club’s fleet of 110 buses, trucks, and coachesProvides vehicle servicing and repair for various other agenciesProvides fuel for all Tribal VehiclesProvides paint and body work for the publicFAMILY SUPPORT/CHILDRENS HOME DEPARTMENTProvides the youth residential program (Children’s Homes)Provides Family Support and Indian Child Welfare ServicesAdministers public assistance programs for the TribeCHILD CARE DEPARTMENTProvides the Agelink Child Development CenterProvides the Agelink School Age CenterProvides the Snowbird Child Development CenterSERVICES PROVIDED BY EACH CLUB DEPARTMENTEmployment for adults and youthEducational opportunities, vocational, and leadership training for Cherokee people,especially youthOn the job training (OJT)Provide facilities for several School and Tribal programsVarious scholarship programsAssists the School and community with academic, athletic, cultural, recreational andother youth programsVocational classes for Cherokee High School studentsClub employees provide many volunteer services for the school, tribe and communitiesThe Cherokee Boys Club has operated continuously since 1932.The Club observed its 75th Anniversary in 20071932 to1954 - Club operated by Cherokee Boarding School1954 to 1964 - Club operated by Cherokee School1964 to present - Club operates as Tribal ProgramObituariesBessie Murphy SextonTHURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2010NEWS ka-no-he-daBessie Murphy Sexton, 66, went home to be with her Lord Tuesday, March 9,2010. A native and lifelong resident of Cherokee, she was the daughter of the late Lutherand Elnora Ledford Murphy. She was a member of Bethabara Baptist Church and a veryrespected member of the Birdtown Community. Besides her parents, she was precededin death by her brothers, Joe, Jess, and Jim Murphy.She is survived by her loving husband, Shawn Sexton; three daughters, DebraSlee of Cherokee, Joyce Justice and her husband, Barry, of South Carolina, NancyBrown and husband, Tim, of Cherokee; three sons, James Rose Sr. of Cherokee, ThomasMyers and wife, Camille, of Cherokee, Daniel Myers of Cherokee; 15 grandchildren,John, Michael, Jess and James Jr., Jack and Haleigh, Brittany and Timiyah, Ian, Isaiah,and Nonny, Asija, Meli, Thomas and Lauren; four great grandchildren; three sisters,Katherine Crisp of Cherokee, Roberta Murphy of Cherokee, Janice Jones of Cherokee;and two brothers, David Murphy and Gene Brindle, both of Cherokee. She will be dearlymissed.The funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Friday at Bethabara Baptist Church, withthe Rev. Mitchell Smiley officiated. The family received friends from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursdayevening at the church.Burial was in the Birdtown Cemetery.Crisp Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.Budget Council Results – March 2PROVIDED By TOP OFFICETabled Res. No. 70 – Dialysis chair/equipment purchase for Snowbird Community –Remains TabledTabled Res. No. 95 – Modified Tribal Budget Policy of 2009 amendment – KilledTabled Res. No. 99 – Settlement for demolition of home located in Big Cove toSylvester and Loretta Crowe in the amount of $150,000 – Remains TabledTabled Ord. No. 118 – Garnishment Ordinance amendment for debt owed to an estate– Remains TabledRes. No. 164 - $500 donation for Smokey Mountain Elementary School 6th grade –PassedRes. No. 165 – Planning & Development authorized to submit grant to USDA-RBEGProgram seeking up to $200,000 – PassedRes. No. 166 – GIS Program authorized to submit grant to DOJ – PassedRes. No. 167 – THPO/GIS Program authorized to submit grant to NPS – NAGPRAGrant Program seeking up to $90,000 – Amended/PassedBudget AmendmentsRes. No. 168 - #3 for Youth Center – PassedRes. No. 169 - #3 for Child Care Services – Early Head Start – PassedRes. No. 170 - #3 for Child Care Services – Head Start – PassedRes. No. 171 - #3 for Child Care Services – Wrap Around – PassedRes. No. 172 - #6 for Cooperative Extension – Amended/PassedRes. No. 173 - #1 for Oconaluftee Institute for Cultural Arts – PassedRes. No. 174 - #3 for Travel & Tourism – Amended/PassedRes. No. 175 - #3 for Economic Development – Project Development – PassedRes. No. 176 - #2 for Insurance – PassedRes. No. 177 - #5 for Health Delivery – Administration – PassedRes. No. 178 - #3 for Tsali Care – Administrative & General – Amended/PassedRes. No. 179 - #2 for Bioterrorism – PassedRes. No. 180 - #1 for Internal Financing – PassedRes. No. 181 - #3 for REACH – PassedRes. No. 182 - #10 for CDOT – BIA Roads Construction – IRR – PassedRes. No. 183 - #10 for Fisheries & Wildlife – Amended/PassedRes. No. 184 - #8 for Transit – PassedRes. No. 185 - #3 for Public Safety Communications Center – PassedRes. No. 186 - #2 for Indirect – PassedRes. No. 187 - #8 for General Fund – Amended/PassedRes. No. 188 – Transit authorized to submit a CTP 5311 grant for $275,631 with match– PassedRes. No. 189 – Cherokee Boys Club authorized to execute contract with BIA for theARRA Program – PassedRes. No. 190 – TBE-TGC Joint Class II Committee authorized to continue planningand negotiating and seeking bank approvals to secure loans to prepare for Class II Gamingin Cherokee County – Passedcherokee one feather21

NEWS ka-no-he-daCMS Junior Beta Club earns Top Honorsat NC State ConventionBy BETTE FITZGERALDGREENSBORO - On Superowl Sunday, some of the most talentedighth grade students from Cherokee MidleSchool turned off their televisions andeaded to Greensboro to participate in acdemicand art competitions with morehan 3,000 middle students from over 100chools across North Carolina at the anualState Junior Beta Club Convention.The convention theme wasBeta…A Circle of Winners” to promotehe National Junior Beta Convention inouisville, Kentucky. The CMS banner,esigned by Chicoah Ledford and Dylanhompson won a first place trophy. Thebanner had a southwestern Native Americanfeel to it with leather horses, machinequilting and “2010” done in beadwork.Tagan Crowe took home a firstplace ribbon for his acrylic paintingHerd” which shows horses movinghrough a forest. Jeremy Saunooke placedirst in woodworking with two handarvedspoons and BrayDe Brady won 2ndor an embroidery pieces on a painted canasdepicting an arctic scene completeith a mother and baby penguin. Theultiple art ribbons earned CMS a secondplace trophy for the Art Sweepstakes.The six students who receivedribbons are invited to attend and competeat the National Junior Beta Club Conventionin Louisville, Kentucky this summer,June 26-29. In recent years CMS has wonat nationals twice. In 2008, Meshay Longwon 1st place in oil pastels and FeliciaOwle took 2nd place in oil painting andlast year Devyn Smith took 3rd place in oilpastels.The following students participatedin the various competition categorieslisted:ART: Wreath (Curtis Price, CourtneyGeorge, Corey Owle), Photography (TaranSwimmer, Kayla Bradley), Sketching(Tagan Crowe), Oil Pastels (TaganCrowe), Watercolor (Tagan Crowe),Acrylic Painting (Tagan Crowe), Sculpture(Taran Swimmer), Embroidery (BrayDeBrady), cross-stitch (Ashley Mahan), Knitting/crochet(Vanessa Caldwell), Woodworking(Jeremy Saunooke), Jewelry(Justin Buchanan).CATEGORY EVENTS: T-Shirt Design(Justin Buchanan, Chicoah Ledford,Damon Taylor, Hunter Lambert, SilasReed-Littlejohn, Tagan Crowe), Scrapbook(Jaylen Welch, Kayla Bradley,arissa Martinez, Avery Mintz andPhotos courtesy of Bee Fitzgerald/CMSTagan Crowe won a 1st place ribbon at the annual North Carolina Junior Beta Club Convenon for his acrylic painng entled “Herd”.Monique Paul), Small Group Talent (GrassDancing by Chebon Postoak, Russell Bigmeat,Darius Thompson, and DylanThompson), Poster Design (Taran Swimmer,Monique Paul, Avery Mintz), LivingLiterature where students freeze in costumeto depict a scene from a book (TheLorax by Jeremy Saunooke, LeviSwearengin, Damon Taylor, Wade Wolfe,Justin Buchanan, and Tagan Crowe).ACADEMICS: Power Point Presentation(Jessica Lambert and Priscilla Squirrell),Speech (Stevi Sutton), Math Test (KenzieGarcia), Science Test (Watson Harlan), SocialStudies Test (Hunter Lambert) andLeadership Workshops (Vanessa Caldwell,BraDe Brady, Anna Cline, and TaylorJohnson), Quiz Bowl Team (EJ Carroll,Silas Reed-Littlejohn, Brent Gunter, andJalon Lossiah).CMS Beta officials related, “Thisvaluable leadership event was made possibleby support from Cherokee CentralSchool Board and Gear Up. We wouldlike to thank the students, their families,teachers, and the administration for helpingto make this event such a success. Weappreciate the art instruction from RebaElders, leading to such strong entries in theart categories. The beta banners will beframed for a permanent display of studentart in the beautiful new school building.”Bee is the Cherokee Middle School BetaSponsor.Jeremy Saunooke won a 1st place ribbon forhis hand-carved spoons.22 cherokee one feather THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2010

NEWS ka-no-he-daCherokee resident helps SCC Scholar’s Bowl teamBy ROSE GARRETTSOUTHWESTERN COMM. COLLEGESouthwestern Community ColegeScholar’s Bowl member James Whittf Cherokee was the individual high scorernd the SCC team placed second in Saturay’s(Mar. 6) NC Council of Educationalpportunity Programs Scholars’ Bowlompetition.SCC hosted the two-day event,hich included teams from Surry CommuityCollege, UNC-Chapel Hill, UNCembroke,UPCEE-Greensboro andPCEE-Winston-Salem. The winningeam - UNC-Chapel Hill- will representhe state and advance to the southeasternssociation regional competition.“I’m glad it was the students anweringthe questions,” said SCC librariannd event volunteer Vickie Lepore. “Youan really see they’ve spent a lot of timepreparing for this.”“We practiced a lot,” said SCCteam member Emily Donovan of BrysonCity. “I thought some of the questionswere difficult but I thought we were prettyprepared.”Team member Sarah Orr, also ofBryson City, said the Scholars’ Bowl“helped you learn a wide range of topics.”“It makes me want to pay moreattention in school,” added Donovan.Team Captain Hally Trantham ofBryson City admitted in previous competitionsshe had felt a little nervous. “Butthis is my fourth year now and I’ve hadsome valuable experience.” However,Trantham said there seemed to be a lotArneach a FeaturedVoice in“There’s Magic atthe Cradle”SPECIAL TO THE ONE FEATHERThe Cradle of Forestry in Brevard willost a premier of the new movie “There Magict the Cradle” which features a voice-over byloyd Arneach, Sr., an EBCI tribal member.The shows will be on Friday, March 26t 2pm, 5pm and 7pm. A buffet dinner will beerved at 6pm for those in attendance. Theharge for the meal is $10 for adults and $6 forhildren. RSVP for the dinner to Julie Dennis828) 884-5713, ext. 19 or Alex Comfort (828)53-3892.The film is a timeless fable created byon Menick and David Miller of StoryPointedia.more math this year and that’s not herstrong point. “I’m better at English,mythology and random facts.”Luckily, team member and CocaptainJames Whitt of Cherokee doeswell in math. “And science, and just abouteverything else,” said Trantham, notingthat Whitt outscored everyone else at thecompetition.“I think the reason I did better thisyear than last year was because I’ve had alot more classes,” said Whitt, a SwainHigh School junior.While Orr talked about how beingin Scholar’s Bowl helped her build knowledgeskills, Whitt added that it helped himwith public speaking, too. “It helps makeme not so nervous,” he said.Sean Nilan of Otto was amazedwith the wide range of questions- “everythingfrom common knowledge to geometryspecifics,” he described. Even thoughhe is especially good in science, thisFranklin High School 10 grader elected toparticipate behind the scenes as a studentambassador. “Sean was a runner, a studentleader among his peers, and a great cheerleaderfor our team members. We'repleased to have so many students that supporttheir peers and believe that educationis fun,” said Erica Muse, SCC UpwardBound academic advisor.

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The 2010 Census is here and by answering 10 simple quesons we let others know our need forhousing, schools, roads and hospitals.WE MOVE FORWARD WHEN WE PARTICIPATE 2010CENSUS.GOVMAKE SUREYOU’RE COUNTEDTHURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2010cherokee one feather25

26 cherokee one feather THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2010JOBS, 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. 5/2010Daycare: Not enough room at Dora Reed?Need quality childcar while you work orelax? Call Alicia for help! Rates are asollow! $100 for one week and $25 forood or $500 a month. 4 openings, preferewborns to 1 1/2yr old, will watch fromam - 5pm Monday - Friday, other timesegotiable. call 788-7231. 3 /25pdTop Dawg Graphics - Signs(Magnetic,yard & Banners), tee shirts with plenty ofclipart and fonts to choose from or will useyour specifications call 226-1185 3/25pdoney Do Services - Custom Decks andorches, Metal Roofing, Power Washing,tone, Tree Removal, Concrete, Roomdditions, etc. Call Honey Do Services28-736-4437 3/25pd.Tired of theRun around?SINGLEWIDES2BR or 3BR$26,200Delivered & SetNew DoublewideJUST REDUCED3BR/2BA$37,900Manager’s SpecialCustom HomeLots of Extras$68,500Delivered & SetSpecial Programs ForTribal MembersNew Generation Homes, LLC1174 Soco Rd.Maggie Valley926-1903 UFNTree Service - Affordable Tree Service,treee trimming and removal call 828-545-9093 3/25pd.FOR SALEFor Sale: 1965 Mustang, looks and runsgreat. Book value over $23,000, asking$17,500. 497-7142 or 788-2626. 4/8For Sale - 2004 Polaris Six-wheeler Only150 hours on motor Call 497-7678 Formore info.3/25pdFor Sale - 1997 Hydrasport 205 bassboat/trailer Has 2004 225HO Evinrude300 hours on motor Call 497-7678 Formore info.3/25pdTribal Land for sale. Good views, termsavailable. Call 828-488-4710. 4/8pdClothing Bag Sale - Pathways Thrift storein Sylva,$3.00 bag sale, Saturday, March20th 10am - 3pm.3/18pdWANTEDHunting Club:Need members for a huntingclub in Union Co SC, for 2010 huntingseason, Deer, & Turkey on 2,100 acres.call 864-427-7635 before 8pm. 3/25pdRENTALSFor Rent: 2 bedroom, 1 bath mobile;Quiet park in Ela. No pets.References/background check required.$400/month, $300/deposit. 488-8752.3/18pdYARD SALESYard Sale - Rain or shine, 242 Mary LambertFarm Rd, behind Food Lion Friday &Saturday, March 19th and 20th 8am - 5pm.3/18pdEMPLOYMENTProgram Coordinator serving at-riskyouth in the Qualla Boundry. Part-time$11.10/hr. Prefer applicant live withinQualla Boundry. Fax resume to 828-765-7206 or email toprojectchallenge@aol.com. 3/18It’s Plowing Time Again!Eastern 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 April 2, 2010 @ 4 pm1. Temp Utility Worker- Tribal Construction ($18,140-$22,680)2. Parts Wash Rack Technician- Motor Pool ($14,980-$18,720)3. Field Technician- Water & Sewer ($26,140-$33,340)4. Temp Maintenance Utility- Facility Mgt ($18,140-$22,680)(3 Positions)5. Maintenance Facility- Travel & Promotion ($19,980-$24,980)6. Realty Clerk- Housing ($22,000-$27,500)Closing March 26, 2010 @ 4 pm1. Technology Instructor- CYC ($23,740-$30,280)2. Youth Development Professional- CYC ($18,140-$22,680)(3 Positions)Open Until Filled1. EMT-P (Part-time) – EMS2. Temp Workers- Travel & Promotion3. Academy Teacher- KPEP4. Deputy Housing OfficerDo you need your garden plowed? We will begin on March 29,2010 through May 29, 2010 Plowing is free to all senior citizens and personswith disabilities of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. All othersmust pay $25 per garden space Call 554-6860 Ask to speak with KathySmith3/25Health & Medical Positions1. C.N.A.– Tsali Care Center2. Master’s Level Therapist- Analenisgi (2 Positions)3. Community Health Representative- CHR4. RN/PRN- Qualla Youth Health CtrTax Preparationby SANDICan save you Timeand MoneyMon thru Sat9am - 7pm497-4128Located onOlivet Rd4/15pdACCEPTING APPLICATIONSThe Cherokee Historical Associationis currently accepting job applicationsfor the following positions at theOconaluftee Indian Village which will beopening May 1, 2010, and also for theMain Box Office:BOX OFFICE AGENTSGIFT SHOP STAFFApplications can be picked up atthe Cherokee Historical Association MainOffice, located at 564 Tsali Blvd., betweenthe hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.,Monday thru Friday (828-497-2111).Deadline for applications will be March31, 2010 at 4:30 p.m. 3/25

EMPLOYMENTGuadrian ad Litem Volunteers NeededTraining begins on Monday, March 22, 2010Department of Social Services Sylva, NCWe are starting a class for Guardian ad Litem volunteers. Guardian ad Litem volunteersare needed to advocate in court for abused and neglected children. As a Guardianad Litem volunteer, you can make a difference in the life of a child by spending a fewhours each week advocating on his/her behalf. These children desperately need yourhelp!Our class is a 30-hour training program that prepares you to advocate for the childrenin the court system. Child abuse is on the rise and the children in Qualla Boundary needyour help. You will work with a wonderful supervisor, an attorney advocate, and othervolunteers as you team to help meet the needs of the children.Requirements are simple—a heart to help children. No special education is requiredother than this class. Training is FREE. We do a criminal background check and requirethree references. YOU can make a difference in a child’s life.Please call (828) 587-2087 if you have any questions, or contact Shannon Cowan orMary May at (828) 837-8003. You can also e-mail Mary May at Mary.R.May@nccourts.org. Please consider becoming a volunteer in this special program. 3/18Interviewers Needed for Social Research$13.18/hr.+mileage www.norc.org/careers click "Current Opportunities" Underjob search enter 20101383/18Full Time LPNTHE CHEROKEE INDIAN HOSPITAL AUTHORITY has the following jobs available:FT LPN. Anyone interested should pick up an application and position descriptionrom Arlenea Chapa or Teresa Carvalho at the Cherokee Indian Hospital Human ReourcesOffice between the hours of 8:00am – 4:00pm Monday –Friday. This positionill close March 19, 2010. Indian preference does apply and a current job applicationust be submitted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of CIHA application. 3/18Open Call to all Writers:Who: All Eastern Band Cherokee WritersWhat: Poetry, Prose, fiction, nonfiction, under 900 words and visual artWhen: Deadline March 12th--Submit to fgrady@warren-wilson.edu or (828) 707-5694My name is Faolan Grady. I attend Warren Wilson College and am putting togethera small literary magazine. This is a grassroots project and is focused on givingvoice to local writers. I will accept any genre of writing: fiction, nonfiction, petry prose.I am also interested in receiving visual art: photography or paintings.I am a member of the Eastern Band and would like the zine to be of and bytribal members—by, from and of our voices—with which we define ourselves, throughwritten word or visual art, for ourselves.You do not need to be a published writer. You do not even have to think of yourselfas a writer. If you have something you want to express, then I want it.Pieces to be included will be selected by a small committee of local writers orartists. Contact me at 828-707-5694 3/25Summer Internship Positions AvailableThe Office of the Principal Chief announces one paid internship position forpring 2010. This position is open to any enrolled member of the Eastern Band who isurrently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate level educational program. The inernshipwill last approximately 12 weeks, starting in April. The intern will receive experiencein Tribal Government and operations. If interested, please pick up anpplication at the Council House or call 497-7029 for an application to be mailed. Deadinefor applications will be Friday, March 26th at 4:30pm. Applications should be reurnedto the Office of the Principal Chief in person or mailed to:Office of the Principal Chief, Attn: InternshipPO Box 455, Cherokee, NC 28719. 3/25MARKETPLACERESIDENT COUNSELOR (FULL TIME/TEMPORARY)Organization: Cherokee Boys Club, P. O. Box 507, Cherokee, NC 28719;(52 Boys Club Loop)Department: Family Support Services DepartmentOpening Date: March 11, 2010Closing Date: May 14, 2010REQUIREMENTS: Must have a valid North Carolina Driver’s License with a verifiabledriving record. Must have a High School diploma or GED. Experience in a residentialcare setting preferred. Must be able to relate well to children, youth and their familymembers. Must have good writing and verbal communication skills and be able to completedaily reporting requirements. Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds and be physicallymobile to conduct required physical demands of the job. Must be 21 years of age.Application and job description can be picked up from the Club’s Human ResourcesCoordinator, Tiffani Reed, at the Cherokee Boys Club between the hours of 8:00a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (828-497-9101).The selected applicant must submit to a pre-employment drug screen and local,state, and federal civil and criminal background and sexual offender screens.Indian Preference does apply in the filling of this position. If claiming IndianPreference, applicant must submit the appropriate certificate. 5/13Tribal Bingo Job AnnouncementTribal Bingo EnterpriseAnnouncement Date: March 18, 2010Closing Date: March 25, 2010At 4:00pmName of Position: FT Concession AttendantNumber of Positions: 1Shift: EveningSummary of Job: Presents a professional appearance. Proven communicationand interpersonal skills. Enjoys working around people. Strong communication skills.Ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously. Most importantly, demonstrateconfidentiality. One year experience preferred. Must obtain a valid NC Drivers Licenseand High School Diploma or GED. Application and a complete job description may bepicked up at the Tribal Bingo Hall and returned to April Taylor.The Tribal Bingo Enterprise, an Enterprise created by the Eastern Band ofCherokee Indians, reserves the right to reject any and all applicants and employment issubject to those terms which the Tribal Bingo Enterprise deem appropriate. Preferancewill be given to qualified members of the Eastern band of Cherokee Indians. 3/18LEGAL NOTICESNotice of Service of Process by PublicationCherokee Tribal CourtCherokee, North CarolinaFILE NO. CV-10-007VANDERBILT MORTGAGE AND FINANCE, INC.,Plaintiffvs.STEVEN B. ROSS,DefendantTake notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in theabove-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: Money owed,attorney's fees, possession of a 2004 Clayton Spirit manufactured home bearing serialno. CWP013970TN together with heat pump, washer, dryer, dishwasher, microwave,range, refrigerator and furnace, and court costs.You are required to make a defense to such pleading not later than 40 days afterthe first date of the publication of this notice yielding a deadline of April 13, 2010 andupon your failure to do so, the party seeking service against you will apply to the courtfor the relief sought.Dated: February 26, 2010Jay B. Green, Attorney for Plaintiff 908 E. Edenton Street Raleigh, North Carolina27601 Telephone: 919-829-0797 3/18THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2010cherokee one feather27

28 cherokee one feather THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2010LEGAL NOTICESLegal NoticeNotice of Service ofProcess by PublicationCherokee Tribal Court RegulationsIn Cherokee Tribal CourtQualla Housing AuthorityvsMary Ann Hornbuckle CV-10-091Libba Ann S. Wolf CV-10-092Tonya Yevonne Owl CV-10-093William Kenneth Driver CV-10-037Evageline Marie Watty CV-10-094Richard Daniel Bird II CV-10-096Crystal Gayle Armachain CV-10-098To: The Above Named PartiesTake Notice that a Pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in thebove entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows:Complaint For Money OwedYou are required to make defense of such pleading no later than the 12th day ofpril 2010 and upon your failure to do so the Party (Qualla Housing) seeking servicegainst you will apply to the Court for the relief sought.This is the 3rd day of March 2010.Agent for the Plaintiff John L. Bradley P.O. Box 1749,Cherokee, NC 28719 828-497-9161 ext. 206 3/18Legal NoticeEastern Band of Cherokee IndiansCherokee Tribal CourtCherokee, North CarolinaEstate File No. 10-004Notice to Creditors and Debtors Of Fred Davis ArmachainAll persons, firms, and corporations, having claims against, this estate are notifiedto exhibit them to the fiduciary(s) listed on or before the date listed or be barredfrom their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment tothe appointed fiduciary(s) listed below:Deadline to submit claims: June 16, 2010This is the 26th day of January, 2010.Bernadette Armachain P.O. Box 761 Cherokee, NC 28719 4/1 pdLegal NoticeEastern Band of Cherokee IndiansCherokee Tribal CourtCherokee, North CarolinaEstate File No. 10-013Notice to Creditors and Debtors Of Stephane Wayne RuthAll persons, firms, and corporations, having claims against, this estate are notifiedto exhibit them to the fiduciary(s) listed on or before the date listed or be barredfrom their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment tothe appointed fiduciary(s) listed below:Deadline to submit claims: June 16, 2010This is the 9th day of March, 2010.Tisa Squirrell 776 mt Noble Rd Cherokee, NC 28719 4/8 pdRFPs, BIDS, ETC.Advertisement for BidsHarrah’s Cherokee Back of House Renovations Bid PAckage:Housekeeping/BOHPlease be advised that Turner Construction Company is soliciting TERO subcontractorbids for the Packages listed below required for Harrah’s Cherokee Back ofHouse Renovation: Bid Package: Housekeeping/BOH.Sealed bids will be received for the following bid packages:Demolition, Drywall Systems, Painting & Wallcovering, Acoustical CeilingSystems, Concrete – S.O.G., Miscellaneous Specialties, Resilient Flooring (VCT),Ceramic Tile, Casework, Toilet Partitions, Toilet Accessories, Fire Protection,Doors, Frames, & Hardware, Plumbing, Glass & Glazing, Mechanical, Misc. Steel,Electrical, including Security, Low Voltage & A/VSealed bids are due by March 19, 2010 at 1:00 PM at Turner Construction Company,5955 Carnegie Boulevard, Suite 300, Charlotte, NC 28209. Bids may be mailedor delivered in person.Complete plans, specifications, and contract documents will be open for inspectionat the following locations: Eastern Band of Cherokee plan room located in theGinger Lynn Welch Complex and Turner Construction Company–5955 Carnegie Boulevard,Suite 300, Charlotte, NC, (704) 554-1001 and Turner Construction CompanyTrailer #3 US 19 Cherokee.Workers compensation, auto, and general liability are required from all subcontractors.Please contact Richard Falcone, Purchasing Manager with Turner ConstructionCompany, at (704) 554-1001 or rfalcone@tcco.com with any questions.Prequalification information required. Please contact Blakely Prescott, PurchasingAssistant at (704) 554-1001 or bpresoctt@tcco.com. 3/18Request for Bid2010 Little Miss Cherokee Crown/SashThe Pageant Board will be accepting bids until 4:00 pm March 25, 2010 for thefollowing project. 2010 Little Miss Cherokee Crown/Sash. The time frame, work specifiedand material specifications will be listed in the bid package.To obtain a bid packagefor this project please contact Mollie Grant at (828) 554-6156 or Ashleigh Brown at(828) 497-7029 The Board will abide by T.E.R.O. Regulations.2010 Junior Miss Cherokee Crown/SashThe Pageant Board will be accepting bids until 4:00 pm March 25, 2010 for thefollowing project. 2010 Junior Miss Cherokee Crown/Sash, The time frame, work specifiedand materials specifications will be listed in the bid package. To obtain a bid packagefor this project please contact Mollie Grant at (828) 554-6156 or Ashleigh Brownat (828) 497-7029. The Board will abide by T.E.R.O Regulations.2010 Teen Miss Cherokee Crown/SashThe Pageant Board will be accepting bids until 4:00 pm March 25, 2010 for thefollowing project. 2010 Teen Miss Cherokee Crown/Sash, The time frame, work specifiedand materials specifications will be listed in the bid package.To obtain a bid packagefor this project please contact Mollie Grant at (828)554-6156 or Ashleigh Brownat (828) 497-7029. The Board will abide by T.E.R.O Regulations.3/25nc-cherokee.com/onefeather

RFPs, BIDS, ETC.Harrah’s Cherokee Expansin & remodelingBid Package #02BRe-Advertisment for BidsNote the Following Changes: Pre-Bid and Bid DatePlease be advised that Turner Construction Company is solicitingTERO subcontractor bids for the Packages listed below required for Harrah’sCherokee Expansion & Remodeling: Bid Package #02B.Sealed bids will be received for the following bid packages:Demolition, Stucco(in lieu of EIFS), Sitework, Simulated WoodSiding, Paving, Curb & Gutter & Site Concrete, Ceramic Tile & Flooring,Precast, Painting & Wallcovering, Concrete, Miscellaneous Specialties,Stonework, Equipment, Architectural Woodwork, Furnishings,Waterproofing & Expansion Joints, Food Service, Spray-Applied Fireproofing,Escalators/Elevators, Membrane Roofing, Fire Protection,Doors, Frames & Hardware, Plumbing, Glass & Glazing, Mechanical,Composite Metal Panels, Acoustical Ceiling & Systems, Structural &Misc. Steel & Ornamental Metals, Drywall Systems, Electrical, includingSecurity, Low Voltage & A/VPre-Bid Meeting: Strongly Encouraged - Limit 2 per companyDate April 1, 2010Times: Interiors Trades – 9:00AM, Mechanical, Electrical,Plumbing & Fire Protection Trades – 1:00PM, Structural Trades –3:00PMLocation: Holiday Inn Cherokee 37 Tsalagi Road/Highway 19South, Cherokee, NC 28719 828-497-9181Sealed bids are due by April 13, 2010 at 1:00 PM at Turner ConstructionCompany, 5955 Carnegie Boulevard, Suite 300, Charlotte, NC28209. Bids may be mailed or delivered in person.Complete plans, specifications, and contract documents will be openfor inspection at the following locations: Eastern Band of Cherokee planroom located in the Ginger Lynn Welch Complex and Turner ConstructionCompany–5955 Carnegie Boulevard, Suite 300, Charlotte, NC, (704) 554-1001.Workers compensation, auto, and general liability are required fromall subcontractors. Please contact Richard Falcone, Purchasing Manager withTurner Construction Company, at (704) 554-1001 or rfalcone@tcco.com withany questions.Prequalification information required. Please contact BlakelyPrescott, Purchasing Assistant at (704) 554-1001 or bpresoctt@tcco.com.3/25Get your Easter Ads in EarlyBring your Easter ads in by Monday, March 29thby noon.Still just $6.50MARKETPLACEProposed Changes to Chapter161 Elections OrdinanceNote: The following are proposed changes to the Current EBCI Elecon Ordinancesubmied by the Board of Elecons.Section 161-4.1 (a): Write-in candidate dead line changed to no later than 30 days afterthe Primary Election.Section 161-6 (d): Clarification of either candidate or designee to observe any recounts.Section 161-8 (b): Typo correction to change “his” to “is”.Section 161-12 (c): Change required distance from polls to 100 yards from 250 yards.Section 161-13 (d) 2: Change required distance from polls to 100 yards from 250 yards.Section 161-13 (e) 1: Typo corrected to change “be” to “by”Section 161-13 (e): Add one alternate to poll workers.Section 161-14 (a): Add list of early voters.Section 161-15.1: Early Voting Ordinance:Sec. 161-15.1 Early Voting(a) Any eligible registered voter may vote under the provisions of this subsection.(b) Early voting opens the second Monday of May before the primary election and thesecond Monday of August before the general election and closes at 4:30 pm on the lastSaturday prior to the primary or general election. Early voting hours shall be 8:00 amuntil 4:30 pm on regular business days except for the last Saturday prior to the scheduledelection; the last Saturday hours shall be 8:00 am until 4:30 pm. All early voting shallbe conducted at the Board of Elections Office.(c) A voter shall produce a government issued identification to a Board of Electionsmember or an authorized board employee. If after examining voter registration records,it is determined that the voter is registered, they shall be issued a ballot for the communityin which they are registered. Prior to receiving the ballot, the voter shall print in alegible manner their name, print the community in which they are registered, and signtheir name on an early voting log maintained by the Board of Elections.(1) The early voting ballots shall be marked and distinctly colored separate from the absenteeand regular voting ballots. On a detachable stub, the Board of Elections shall haveprinted the words “Early ballot No.___” and insert in the blank space the number assignedto the early voter. This number shall be recorded on the early voting log. TheBoard shall not write, type, or print any other matter upon the stub. The Board shall detachthe numbered ballot tab.(2) After voting in a private area of the Board of Elections Office, the voter shall foldthe ballot and place the ballot in a sealed envelope provided and witnessed by a BoardMember.(d) A registered voter who is medically homebound, who resides on Trust land, and doesnot meet the criteria for absentee voting, may call the Board of Elections Office andschedule an appointment for two Board Members to bring a ballot to their home so thatthey may cast their ballot. The Board of Elections members may assist the voter if requestedin accordance with the procedures set forth in 161-14 (e). This voting will onlybe allowed during the time that the early voting period is open.(e) The Board of Elections shall prepare a list of all early ballots cast and shall make sucha list available to the Chief Election Judge in each polling place on the day of election.Election Officials shall not permit any person to cast a ballot whose name appears on theearly voter’s list.(f) Election irregularities and protests shall be conducted in accordance with the proceduresset forth in Section 161-16 of this chapter.If you would like a full copy of the Chapter 161 Election Ordinance that includesthe proposed changes, please contact the Board of Elections Office at 554-6360,or stop by the Office to request a copy.One Feather deadlineTuesday at 12noonTHURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2010cherokee one feather29

MARKETPLACENOTICEREALTYNotice to the CommunityCherokee Transportation BuildingIn accordance with Federal Executive Order 11988, Floodplain Management,public notice is hereby served for the purpose of flood plain management determinaionsmade for the proposed project known as the “Cherokee Transportation Building.”This project consists of construction of an office complex that should house the CheroeeDepartment of Transportation and Cherokee Transit programs. The offices will besed for administrative purposes and will serve as a bus stop and parking site for transitbuses and vans. The public will have access to these offices and site. The building isnot expected to exceed 10-thousand square feet. The structure could be constructed ofblock with siding or a steel metal structure. The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians hasdesignated the former Cherokees Manufacturing site on Aquoni Road adjacent to theCherokee Boys Club as the site for construction. A map of this exact location is on filewith the Tribe’s Building Construction Office and Geographic Information System(GIS).Reasons why the proposal must be located in the floodplain: The surroundinggeography, terrain, and property that is owned directly by the Eastern Band of Cherokeeis limited. The limitations of buildable property, the imminent need for the building, thesite has been previously developed, and the demand of the American Recovery andReinvestment Act’s obligation of funds is forcing the Tribe to act quickly to implementthis project.A list of alternatives considered: During the development of this project, TribalBuilding Construction, Tribal Engineering Survey and Design, and Tribal Office of Environmentand Natural Resources, in consultation with the United States Fish andWildlife, Tribal Historic Preservation Office, examined the project site. Alternative siteswere examined to increase efficiency, lower expenses, and reduce impacts to natural resourcesand created the greater efficiency.The Tribe is consulting with the aforementioned agencies and others to determineif any mitigation of any type for this project will be necessary. This process willnecessitate a Letter of Map Revision for the Floodplain from the United States government.This notice will be posted for one week effective March 18, 2010. The deadlinefor submitting comments will be 4:30 PM Eastern time on March 25, 2010. Commentsshould be submitted to:Brandon Stephens, Manager Tribal Building Construction OfficeP.O. Box 455 Cherokee, North Carolina 28719Phone: (828) 497-1846 email; tbs@nc-cherokee.comhttp://www.ebciconstruction.com Office hours: 7:45 AM until 4:30 PM Eastern time3/18VALUABLE 2010 CENSUS INFO• When filling out Census Form with your Census Taker,Question # 5 asks who Person # 1 will be. This must be the enrolledmember in order to count as the American Indian populationfor census purposes on the Qualla Boundary.• Question # 9 asks for the name of the Tribe if the race of Person# 1 is an enrolled member here. The Census Bureau needsthe official BIA name of the tribe. The official BIA name inCherokee is Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. There are 19‘boxes’ to write in that name, and it will not fit, but fit what youcan and keep writing outside the boxes till the entire name is written.- Source: U.S. Census BureauBirdtown 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.Tavish Lynn Lambert Brown, Sarella Lambert, Deanna Rai Smith, DonnaKay Allison Crowe, Quincey Adam Watty, Lisa Ball Saunooke, Ray AnthonyMcCoy, Reggie Scott Stanberry, Richard Derek Jenkins, Vickie Lynn Ayers Jenkins,Tonya George Jenkins, Monique Taylor Sokol, Frank Edward Griffin Jr., DorisCharlene Crisp Bird, Emily Rose Walkingstick Bird, Benjamin Cody Long,Lawanda Sue Bradley Nations, Valencia Lee Cucumber Pheasant, Sandra LeeWalk Ward, Wilson Thompson Jr., Eurgene Thompson, Angela Montelongo, JackieKahdot Walker McCoy, Robert Leonard Bowman Jr., Michael Edward Brown,Janice Lenore Kekahbah Wildcatt, Melvin David Ledford, Barbara Roland Shook,Sarah Rosalie Cabe Lewis, Verna Nora Washington McCoy, Laverna DarleneMcCoy, Curtis Ray Parker, Ben Edward Marmon, Annabelle Arch Mamon, JohnClayton Marmon, Diane Sue Wildcatt, Kathleen Wildcatt, Edison Wildcatt,Francis Terry Welch, Glenda Dale Owle Welch, Sandy Laverene Welch Wahnetah,Michell Dawn Taylor Standingdeer, Shawn Littlebull Standingdeer, Bertha M.Braddock, Albert McCoy, Becky Renee Jenkins, Frieda Louise Otter Jenkins,Roger Lee McCoy, Beth Sonya Teesateskie, Kimberly Christine Wildcat, CraiganStan Wildcat, Henry Alfonso McCoy, Joseph Curtis McCoy, Timothy JasonMcCoy, Janette Miller McCoy, Christy Lynn Haigler Burgess, John HenryBurgess, Kentethea Ann Haigler Roy, Ryan Arch Miller, Rhonda Beth McCoy,Charleston Edwin George, Amy Jometa Smoker, Dana Jay Pheasant, Agnes HelenTooni McCoy, Clarence Lee Murphy, Erin Charise HornbuckleBradyDivisionWilliam Douglas Roberts, Anthony Keith Welch, Samuel Brady Jr., Daniel LyleProposed Land TransfersBrenda Joyce Owle Smith to Harold Robert Smith Wolfetown Community ParcelNo. 500-D (remainder of parcel no. 500-A) continaing 13.933 acres more or less.RE-TAINS LIFE ESTATEBrenda Joyce Owle Smith to Harold Robert Smith Wolfetown Community ParcelNo. 605 (part of parcel no. 500) continaing 0.948 acres more or less.RETAINS LIFEESTATEJohn Calvin Standingdeer Sr to Berdina Michelle Standingdeer WolfetownCommunity Parcel No.259-F (Part of parcel no. 259-E) continaing 1.000 acres more orless.Charleston Edwin George to Amy Jometa Smoker Birdtown Community ParcelNo. 749 continaing .0667 acres more or less.Patricia Smith McCoy to Rhonda Beth McCoy Birdtown Community ParcelNo. 206-G(remainder of parcel no. 206-D) continaing 4.991 acres more or less, togetherwith all improvements located thereon. RETAINS LIFE ESTATEQuitClaim from Ella lee feather Lossiah, Joseph Feather, Darlene Feather Ledford,Betty Sue Feather Durrance, Elsie Marie Feather, Rosa Ann Feather to mary LouFeather Upper Cherokee Community Parcel No. 556(part of parcel no. 153) continaing0.809 acres more or less, together with all improvements located thereon.Patricia Ann Sequoyah Tramper and Annette Sequoyah Corral to Kerra AnnaWelch Big Cove Community Parcel No. 207-B(part of parcel no. 207-A)continaing0.819 acres more or less.Anthony Dirk Welch to David Ethan Arch Painttwon Community Parcel No.517-B(part of parcel no. 517) continaing 0.260 acres more or less.Jessie Elaine Walkingstick to Sheila Naomi Haigler Hyatt 3200 Acre TractCommunity Parcel No. 186-D (part of parcel no. 186) continaing 4.418 acres more orless.nc-cherokee.com/onefeather30 cherokee one feather THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2010

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CELEBRATIONS32 cherokee one feather THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2010Full Time FloristHappy 9th BirthdayRicky SneedWe love youDad, Delanna, Rhonda and AbbySean Monkey, I love and miss you sonno matter how big you get, you’ll alwaysbe my baby boyLove, DaddyGift Baskets * Balloons * Weddings* FuneralsFresh Flowers ArrangementsPlant ArrangementsOpenMonday - Friday 10am - 5pmSaturday 10am - 1pmHappy 2nd Birthday“Littles”We love youMom & DaddyMichaella, Baby I’m glad we’re still together,blessed to have you and ourkids, I love you more and miss youmostest!Love, JeffEmail: SMBlossoms.Bows@yahoo.com497-9859Get your EasterAds in EarlyBirthAnnouncementsJay Jay,I love you and miss you babygirl, your smiles brighten my daysLove, DaddyHappy 3rd BirthdayBig BrotherMarch 15Love you, Jay-JayLucky’sBarber Shop #14/8Happy 3rd BirthdayChaytonMarch 15Love you Lots, Mom & DadMain Street StylvaOwner & OperatorVance CaulkinsVance Caulkins Jr(828) 506-5154Bring your Easterads in by MondayMarch 29th bynoon.Still just $6.50Lucky’sBarber Shop #2Hwy 19 Cherokee(Across from Casinonext to Days Inn)Roger Doyle & Donna VarnadoreHours:Mon 11am - 5pm, Tues 9am - 7pm,Wed 9am - 7pm, Thur 9am - 5pm,Fri 9am - 7pm, Sat 9am - 1pmSharplessZaliyah Kyzzya Marce Sharpless bornon February 28 to Reuben Sharplessand Melissa Gloyne of Cherokee inJackson County, weighing 6 pounds,14 ounces.LaneMaia McKenzie Lane born on March2 to Jeremy and Charity Lane ofCherokee in Jackson County, weighing7 pounds, 13 ounces.LarchTrenten Kane Larch born on March 2to Treannie Larch and Ashely Duganof Cherokee in Swain County, weighing7 pounds, 1 ounce.SextonLeland E-lo-hi Sexton born on March4 to Heather Dawn Sexton of Cherokeein Swain County, weighing 6pounds, 14 ounces.