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till 50 centsTHURSDAY, May 12, 2011CHEROKEE ONE FEATHERnc-cherokee.com/theonefeatherYear 46, No. 18GREATGAMES<strong>Cherokee</strong> <strong>hosts</strong><strong>Special</strong> <strong>Olympics</strong>Pages 14-15SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One FeatherDanielle “Drae” Taylor, a member <strong>of</strong> theQualla Boundary <strong>Special</strong> <strong>Olympics</strong> team,competes in the Running Long Jump at Friday’sgames.
Friday, May 13 - Thursday, May 19Thor 3D (PG13)Fri: 4:55, 7:20, 10:00Sat-Sun: 11:50, 2:25, 4:55, 7:20, 10:00Mon-Thurs: 4:55, 7:20, 10:00Fast Five (PG13)Fri: 4:20, 7:10, 9:50Sat-Sun: 1:00, 4:20, 7:10, 9:50Mon-Thurs: 4:20, 7:10, 9:505/12Ask forCecil Queen -at KenWilson FordKen Wilson Ford, Exit 31 <strong>of</strong>f I-40Ask for Cecil Queen and we will get you into a carthat gets good mileage.1-800-532-46315/122 cherokee one feather THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2011
<strong>Cherokee</strong> Police <strong>of</strong>fering“Grafiti” RewardRecently, there have been severalincidents <strong>of</strong> vandalism in <strong>Cherokee</strong>.Someone has spray painted on roads,signs, and businesses. A $1,000 cashreward for information leading to theconviction <strong>of</strong> the person (s) responsiblefor the grafiti / tagging in the<strong>Cherokee</strong> downtown areas.If you have any information, contactthe <strong>Cherokee</strong> Indian Police Department497-7405 or Oficer Roger Neadeau788-3841. All information is conidential.To report anonymously, text keyword “SAFEREZ” and then your informationto the number 274637. Any informationsent through TXT-A-TIP iscompletely anonymous.- CIPDNEWS ka-no-he-daSCOTT MCKIE B.P./One FeatherGrafiti has been showing up all over town the past few weeks like this exampleseen on a building in the downtown area.P.O. Box 501, <strong>Cherokee</strong>, N.C. 28719Located in Ginger Lynn WelchComplex, Room 149PHONE: (828) 497-1750FAX: (828) 497-1753www.nc-cherokee.com/theonefeatherStaffEditor - Jean Jonesrochjone@nc-cherokee.comReporter - Scott M. Brings Plentyscotmckie@nc-cherokee.comSubscription Clerk - DeAnne Smithdeansmit@nc-cherokee.comSubscriptions:One year.....$52Six months......$26CHEROKEEONE FEATHERSend a check or money order, made payable tothe <strong>Cherokee</strong> One Feather, to the addressabove. Info: DeAnne Smith (828) 497-1750.Sponsorships available for Moonlight RaceThe <strong>Cherokee</strong> Runners Organizaion(CRO) is extending sponsorshippportunities to both businesses andndividuals for its irst July 4th Annualherokee Runners Moonlight Race 5Kun/Walk. There are several levels <strong>of</strong>ponsorship ranging from a “Titleponsorship” ($500 donation) toFriends <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Cherokee</strong> Runners Clasic”($25). Each level includes eventay recognition and at least one comlimentaryrace entry. For sponsorhipinquiries, emailoonlight5k@cherokeerunners.comr visit the website, www.cheroeerunners.com.CRO started in March 2010 as annformal group <strong>of</strong> runners with a rangef skills. The club welcomes runners,riends <strong>of</strong> runners, visitors, and walkrs<strong>of</strong> all levels and recently acquired a01(c)(3) status under the Road RunersClub <strong>of</strong> America. That means allontributions to CRO are tax deuctible.CRO is dedicated to promotngthe sport <strong>of</strong> distance runninghrough education and training and aspart <strong>of</strong> a healthy lifestyle.The race will be followed by theribe’s 4th <strong>of</strong> July celebration and ireorks.The 5K is a proposed certiiedSAFT course along scenic, well-littreets through downtown toward theasino with one water stop at thealfway mark/turn around. This racewill help fund the <strong>Cherokee</strong> RunnersSummer Running Camp and 20% <strong>of</strong>entry fees will be donated to the<strong>Cherokee</strong> <strong>Special</strong> <strong>Olympics</strong>. To registerfor the race on line, go tohttp://www.active.com/running/cherokee-nc/4th-<strong>of</strong>-july-moonlight-5k-2011- <strong>Cherokee</strong> Runners OrganizationImportant EBCI Election DatesMAY 16Requests for Absentee Ballots must be received by 4:30pmMay 23Voter Registration drive will be held at the Painttown CommunityClub from 5:30 – 7:30pm. This is for all communities!May 28Voter Registration drive will be held at the Fading VoicesDemonstration Day in Robbinsville from 10am – 3pmJune 8LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE (including those whowill be 18 by Sept. 1, 2011)As usual, the Board <strong>of</strong> Education will be visiting Tsali Manorand Tsali Care. Enrolled members living in long term carefacilities in Jackson, Swain, Graham, <strong>Cherokee</strong> or HaywoodCounties, please feel free to contact the Board <strong>of</strong>fice concerningabsentee voting or voter registration.Published Weekly<strong>Eastern</strong> <strong>Band</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cherokee</strong> Indians -OwnersSecond Class Postage Paid<strong>Cherokee</strong>, N.C. 28719, USPS 715-640Deadline - Tuesday at 12noonEmail or call for Advertising Rates<strong>Cherokee</strong>’s Award WinningNewspaper since 1966North Carolina Press Assoc.The <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> The <strong>Cherokee</strong> One Featherrecycles and this newspaper is printed onRecycled PaperScan this QRCode with yourSmartphoneto visit theOne FeatherwebsiteCONTENTS © 2011 CHEROKEE ONE FEATHERSTUDY ART INCHEROKEE554-6360 or 554-63615/12(828) 497-39457/21THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2011cherokee one feather3
EVENTS and HAPPENINGSneed something to do? check out these possibilities to it everyone’s budgetelder’s walkLast year’s Elders Walk drew several hundred participants.This year’s event will be held Friday, May 13 at10am at the parking lot <strong>of</strong> the old <strong>Cherokee</strong> ElementarySchool. First 300 participants will receive a free t-shirtand lunch. The <strong>Cherokee</strong> Senior Citizens Program issponsoring the walk for seniors in honor <strong>of</strong> Older AmericansMonth.DAWN ARNEACH/One Feather contributorfreeLots <strong>of</strong> fun for no dough...cherokee poker runThe <strong>Cherokee</strong> Poker Run will be held Saturday, May14 at the <strong>Cherokee</strong> Indian Fairgrounds from 12-7pm.This event technically costs $10, but the entry feewill be waived for those staying in a <strong>Cherokee</strong> motelfor the weekend. A free meal will be served from 3-5pm and a live band will perform from 5-7pm. Info:1-800-438-1601.visitor appreciation dayThe annual <strong>Cherokee</strong> Visitor Appreciation Day, heldin conjunction with National Travel and TourismWeek, will be held on Saturday, May 14 at the <strong>Cherokee</strong>Welcome Center. Visitors can enjoy music, andarts and crafts vendors. Info: Josie Long 554-6491cheapEvents for less than $20 per personlast chance for modernThis will be the last weekend to view the artwork <strong>of</strong>EBCI artist Sean Ross and <strong>Cherokee</strong> Nation artist RoyBoney, Jr. at their show currently being held at theMuseum <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Cherokee</strong> Indian. “Modern:The Art <strong>of</strong> Ross and Boney”will come to a close on Sunday,May 15. The Museum is opendaily 9am – 5pm, and the cost<strong>of</strong> admission is$10/adults, $6/childrenages 6-12, and free forchildren under ive. Info:497-4985, www.cherokeemuseum.org.Shown atright is a portion <strong>of</strong>Boney’s painting entitled“Dragging Canoe.”a littlemoreCosts $20 or more, but not badhey soul sisterGrammy-winning band Train will headline Star-Jam2011 at the Smokies Stadium in Sevierville,Tenn. on Sunday, May 15 at 6pm. They will be joinedby Shontelle and We the Kings. Tickets are$20/each and can be purchased by calling(877) 995-9961 or visitingknoxvilletickets.com.4 cherokee one feather THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2011- Page Compiled By SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather
NEWS ka-no-he-daGrant to graduate from LeadershipNorth Carolina programBy SCOTT MCKIE B.P.ONE FEATHER STAFFDeborah Grant, <strong>Cherokee</strong> PreservationFoundation inance <strong>of</strong>icer, will graduatefrom the Leadership North Carolina programlater this week.“Leadership North Carolina was agreat experience for me,” said Grant. “I learned somuch about the resources and diversity <strong>of</strong> our entirestate, and just as we are to think globally and act locally,now I have a big picture <strong>of</strong> North Carolina that Ican draw on to help address issues in our region.”“We are not as remote as we think we are sometimes.I’m sure that local opportunities and challengeswill arise where I can apply what I’ve learned anddraw on the expertise <strong>of</strong> the people I’ve met throughthe program.”Grant is a Certiied Public Accountant and earneda bachelor’s degree in Business Administration fromWestern Carolina University. She is the former ChiefFinancial Oficer for the Museum <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Cherokee</strong> Indian.Susan Jenkins, <strong>Cherokee</strong> Preservation Foundation executivedirector and former LNC board member commented,"We are so pleased that Deborah tookadvantage <strong>of</strong> the Leadership North Carolina programand admire the time and effort she has put into it.With the program’s focus on the environment, healthand human services, education, government and economicdevelopment, what Deborah has learned andthe contacts she has made will be invaluable to us at<strong>Cherokee</strong> Preservation Foundation and will be equallyhelpful to the EBCI and the region."Brian Etheridge, LNC president, related, “Our stateis at its best when citizens from every corner <strong>of</strong> NorthCarolina are engaged. Deb has embarked on a journeyover the past seven months that took her across ourstate learning from decision makers and policy expertswith a focus on how she and her fellow LeadershipNorth Carolina participants can continue to moveNorth Carolina forward.”“Our program and her fellow classmates are richerdue to her participation and her perspective. Deb willjoin a cadre <strong>of</strong> over 850 outstanding leaders who havegraduated from the Leadership North Carolina programand are dedicated to helping make the most <strong>of</strong>what our state has to <strong>of</strong>fer.”The mission <strong>of</strong> Leadership North Carolina is to “inform,develop and engage committed leaders bybroadening their understanding <strong>of</strong> and involvement inissues and opportunities facing our state,” informationfrom LNC states.Grad Student will study and teach <strong>Cherokee</strong> Language,thanks to new FellowshipBrooke Bauer, a Ph.D. student in historyin UNC’s College <strong>of</strong> Arts and Sciences,will spend part <strong>of</strong> her summer enrolledin an intensive <strong>Cherokee</strong> languagecourse <strong>of</strong>fered by the Museum <strong>of</strong> theherokee Indian.She will then come back to Carolina in the fallnd serve as a teaching assistant for the Cheroke lanuagecourses <strong>of</strong>fered by UNC in partnership withestern Carolina University.The new Henry Owl Fellowship in the departent<strong>of</strong> American Studies is making all <strong>of</strong> this possile.The fellowship honors the late Henry Owl, anBCI tribal member, who became the irst person <strong>of</strong>olor admitted to UNC and the irst American Indianraduate. Owl, who received a master’s degree inistory in 1929, wrote his thesis on “The <strong>Eastern</strong>and <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cherokee</strong> Indians Before and After the Reoval”.Bauer, the inaugural recipient <strong>of</strong> the Fellowship,is a member <strong>of</strong> the Catawba Nation, the tribe towhich Owl’s mother belonged.“I have also been involved in studying theCatawba language,” said Bauer, who counts historiansKathleen DuVal and Theda Perdue among herUNC mentors. “In receiving this award, I will havethe opportunity to speak, teach and promote two nativelanguages, a heritage that is quickly being lostwithin many native communities.”The recipient <strong>of</strong> the fellowship will make it possiblefor more UNC students to graduate with <strong>Cherokee</strong>language skills, said Joy Kasson, chair <strong>of</strong> theAmerican Studies department.“Language study enriches the understanding <strong>of</strong>American Indian culture, and makes UNC’s AmericanIndian studies concentration (both a major and aminor within American Studies) one <strong>of</strong> the most innovativein the nation,” Kasson said.Bauer focuses her research on 18th century NativeAmerican studies, particularly on Salley NewRiver, “an exceptional 18th century Catawba womanwho was deeded the remaining Catawba lands inperpetuity in 1796.”Bauer said she was compelled by her own familyhistory to further her scholarly studies.“I have been particularly inspired by how educationaffected the lives <strong>of</strong> my mother, grandmotherand great-grandmother,” she said. “Two <strong>of</strong> thesewomen attended Indian boarding schools and onewas only able to complete her schooling through seventhgrade…Catawba women and their educationalhistories have motivated my own academic achievements.”The fellowship was funded with initial supportfrom the College <strong>of</strong> Arts and Sciences and the Chancellor’sOfice. Info: Margaret Costley (919) 843-0345, costly@email.unc.edu- UNCTHURSDAY, MAY 12, 2011cherokee one feather5
NEWS ka-no-he-daTribal Council presents Student AwardsSUBMITTED By TOP OFFICEThe EBCI Tribal Council gave itsannual Student Awards to tribal membersin various local schools on Monday,May 9.New Kituwah AcademyMerit - Kali Bryson, Kaden Smith,Haley Smith, Abigail Taylor<strong>Cherokee</strong> Central SchoolsKindergartenMerit - Ashlea Parker, Caven Reed,Alyxandra Armachain, Hayden McCoy,Keneil Saunooke, Ellise Stamper, AidaMartinez, Xavier Otter, Jolie Locust,Braylon JamesBest All Around - Kayandra Youngdeer1st GradeMerit - Dominyk Arch, Patricia Biddix,Emily Bradley, Davyn Broome, JacksonFiguroa, Joey Hornbuckle, AntonioLorenzo, Brandon Martin, Vivian Ross,Lloyd TeesateskieBest All Around - Evan Caley2nd GradeMerit - Dawson George, Rhyan Girty,Aiyana Lambert, Dreyton Long, DestinyMills, Shashoni Panther, ThomasPheasant, Lorenzo Ramirez, DeanteToineeta, Zoey WalkingstickBest All Around -Nacoma Driver3rd GradeMerit - Acecia Lambert, Hope Long,Mykel Lossiah, Lauren Luther, GarrettMcCoy, Cameron Nelson, Khylan Pheasant,Shiah Pheasant, Samantha Salazar,Brandon WolfeBest All Around -Tierney Bradley4th GradeMerit -Jimiqua Driver, Mystikal Armachain,Juakina Perez, Juanita Paz-Chalacha,Jarron Lossiah, Blake Smith,Emma Stamper, Logan Bradley, JaiaWatty, Josiah LossiahBest All Around - Amaris Watty5th GradeMerit - Shannon Albert, TimiyahBrown, Zaboyon George, Kevin Jackson,Byron Locust, Kyra Sneed, GavinSquirrell, Jeremy Swayney, JeromeThompson, Macie WelchBest All Around - Josilynn Driver6th GradeMerit - Cade Carroll, Jennifer Crowe,Jeffery Girty, Menoch Grant, AndrewGrifin, Megan Howell, Kendra Panther,Lucy Reed, Jayan Swimmer, AnthonyPhoto courtesy <strong>of</strong> Denise Walkingstick/TOPRayna Davis (center) receives the CHS Best All-Around Award at the Tribal Council Student Awards Program held on Monday,May 9. Presenting the award to her were Big Cove Rep. Teresa McCoy (left) and Birdtown Rep. Tunney Crowe.ToineetaBest All Around -Haley Smith7th GradeMerit -Britney Driver, Kristen Driver,Nathaniel Littlejohn, Faith Long, JacobLong, Kennan Panther, Joely Queen,Kieran Sequoyah, Bree Stamper, LaurelWelchBest All Around -Gabby Squirrell8th GradeMerit - Lacey Arch, Jaron Bradley,Brandon Buchanan, Dre Crowe, KayceeLossiah, Makayla Pheasant, XanSadongei, Cole Wildcatt, Perri Wildcatt,Jace GirtyBest All Around - Kendall Toineeta9th GradeMerit -Taran Swimmer, Jalon Lossiah,Kayla Bradley, Jessica Lambert, ConstanceCline, Tagan Crowe, Joi Owle,Justin Buchanan, Hunter Lambert,Wade WolfeBest All Around -Monique Paul10th GradeMerit - Ashley Bottchenbaugh,Gabriella Thompson, Athena Sadongei,Devyn Smith, Ashlee Smith, FransiscoJavier, Bradley Welch, Rosie Bernhisel,Seth Littlejohn, Brianna SmithBest All Around -Elle Bradley11th GradeMerit - Gabriel McMillan, Shayna Ledford,Savannah Stiles, Cheyenne Smith,Karleigh Reeves, Rhiannon Hull, ShelbyHornbuckle, Tamera Kalonaheskie, JessicaMcCoy, Joseph MoralesBest All Around -Meshay Long12th GradeMerit -Kayla Smith, Katlin Bradley,Danielle Toineeta, Maggie Welch, MadisonCrowe, Kelsey Jackson, HannahYoungdeer, Tashina Martin, ChelseaMartinez, Jesse BlantonBest All Around - Rayna DavisSmokey Mountain ElementaryMerit -Essence Owl, Anthony Lossiah,Elexia Bird, Kyren Rosario, MalakaiFourkiller-Raby, Roxie Davis, Sky Arrington,Olivia Watty-Harris, JosephCrowe, Jacie Bradley-Jackson, CameronManey, Wesley Wildcatt, Olivia Jackson,Nataya Huskey, Gabrielle Bailey,Lorena Lopez, Hannah Burke, RyanLong, Damon Ledford, Phillip Owle,Kelsey ReedBest All Around -Justin WildcattSmoky Mountain High SchoolMerit -Chelsea Cucumber, Kristan Cucumber,Dusty French, Tiffany Cooper,Kendra Crowe, Matthew Crowe, BenitoMendia, Alexandra Taylor, Mary Taylor,Cory WilsonBest All Around - JT TrejoGraham County SchoolsMerit -Jeb Shuler, Xavier Rattler, TroyJones, Jobie Garland, Hannah Moose,Zarah Wachacha, Malakai Littlejohn,Kira Haney, David Fisher, ErinTeesateskie, Autumn Ellington, DimitreWard, Shay JumperBest All Around -Colby HemphillMerit -Caleb Teesateskie, Zane Holland,Katelyn Black, Hannah Ellington, ZaneWachacha, Desiree WilliamsBest All Around -Cruz GalivizMerit -Rachel Crowe, Cailon Garland,Brett Jones, Shelby Rattler, TylerRivera, Jaron Ayers, Cassidy Galaviz,Coy Hemphill, Tessa Lane, Cecilia Sequoyah,Jacob PursleyBest All Around - Adrian Smoker<strong>Cherokee</strong> County SchoolsMerit - Breanne Alexander, Baylee Hall,Jeremiah Jumper, Summer Lewis,Cheyenne Rattler, Haley Brown, MadisonLedfordBest All Around - Ashley HerrinSwain County SchoolsWest Elementarysee AWARDS next page6 cherokee one feather THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2011
<strong>Cherokee</strong> Tribal Court ReportNEWS ka-no-he-daJudgment Summary for May 3BEN, Henry14-10.9 Criminal Mischief (DV) – Guilty/Responsible14-40.56 Assault on a Female (DV) – Dismissed at the Request <strong>of</strong> the ProsecutingWitnessCROWE, John Stephen14-40.62(a)(1) Simple Assault (DV) - Dismissed at the Request <strong>of</strong> the ProsecutingWitnessMCCOY, Roger14-30.6 Child Abuse in the Second Degree – Dismissed, Prosecuting Witness Failedto Appear14-30.6 Child Abuse in the Second Degree – Dismissed, Prosecuting Witness Failedto Appear14-40.50(b) Assault with a Deadly Weapon Inlicting Serious Injury (DV) – Dismissed,Prosecuting Witness Failed to AppearJudgment Summary for May 4SADDLER, Zara14-10.16 Second Degree Trespass – Dismissed with Leave to Reile, note: subjectwas banished by an act <strong>of</strong> Tribal CouncilSMITH, Adam J.14-10.41 Breaking and Entering – Dismissed upon Plea14-10.60 Larceny – Guilty/Responsible14-10.9 Criminal Mischief – Guilty/Responsible, 60 days jail time suspended, 12months probation, 72 hours community service, Dismiss CR 11-394, $100 ine,$140 court costs, $500 restitutionTAYLOR, Derrick14-10.41 Breaking and Entering – Dismissed upon Plea14-10.60 Larceny – Guilty/Responsible14-10.9 Criminal Mischief – Guilty/Responsible, 60 days jail time suspended, 12months probation, 72 hours community service, $100 ine, $140 court costs, $500restitution ordered- <strong>Cherokee</strong> Tribal CourtAWARDS: Tribal Council gives Awardsto Area Students, from page 6Merit - Riley Bartmess, Maliki Lambert,Dylan Cochran, Kaytlin Jones, CarsenBartmess, McKenzee Cook, CameronLambert, Tianna Smith, KameronHuskey, Kaleb HuskeyBest All Around - Seth ParkerEast ElementaryMerit -Gabriel Lillard, Mary Cooper,Taylor Blanton, Avery Maples, WillaBible, Gavin Lambert, Ashton Younce,Kimberly Hendrix, Tia Panther, JackCooper, Terrance Crowe, Lyndsey Beck,Brier Younce, Shayne Catolster, IsaiahLittlejohnBest All Around -Lynsey HicksSwain MiddleMerit -Taylor Lowe, Bryn Hoyle,Samuel Dawson Cook, Savannah McNabb,Gabrielle Jones, Ryan Tranter, ElijahTaylor, Bryce Ledford, ChloeeMcEntire, Madison York, JamyOocumma, David Green, Storm Ledford,Kayla Johnson, Summer McNabbBest All Around -Katrina StanberrySwain HighMerit -Kristina Cloer, Carmen Robles,Alexandria Treadway, Gadusi Crowe,Melanie Green, Abbe Kirby, PaytonParker, Sierra Rodriquez, Tyler Bowman,Richelle Jenkins, Carmen Johnson,Evan Sneed, Kayla Betz, SarahFerguson, Chris McCoyBest All Around -Shelby ParkerOther SchoolsMerit -Travis Kelton Hall, Rachel KyleeHall, Devon CabeATTENTION EBCI COLLEGESTUDENTSThe deadline for EBCI Educaon Program fundingfor the Fall, 2011 semester is JUNE 1, 2011.The following MUST be on file at the Educaon<strong>of</strong>fice in order to be eligible for funding:* Educaon Applicaon (pick up at educaon <strong>of</strong>fice)* 2011-2012 FAFSA Processing Informaon*(Formally called Student Aid Report)* SCC Students should submit FAFSA by May 1st* Copy <strong>of</strong> Social Security Card/EBCI enrollment card* Copy <strong>of</strong> photo ID* Pro<strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong> applicaon for 3 scholarships* College Acceptance Leer* Educaon Guideline Signature Sheet (reviewed atEducaon <strong>of</strong>fice)Students who are currently being funding musthave the following on file by JUNE 1, 2011:* Fall renewal form* 2011-2012 FAFSA Processing Info*(Formally called Student Aid Report)* SCC Students should submit FAFSA by May 1st* Pro<strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong> applicaon for 3 scholarshipsDon’t delay! Come by the Educaon Office at theGinger Lynn Welch Complex ASAP! Quesons? Call497-7485:Laura Smith, Student Coordinator:4 year schools/Graduate students/Technical SchoolsSandi Owle, Student Coordinator:2 year schools/Cerficate Programs*The FAFSA processing informaon(Formally called the SAR Student Aid Report) will beready approximately 2-3 days AFTER the FAFSA issubmied. That is the ONLY document that will beaccepted. The FAFSA should be completed by May 26in order for it to process by June 1st.Student Coordinators WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE toassist students on the aernoon on May 12th or 13th.They will be assisng with mandatory studentorientaon meengs.5/26THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2011cherokee one feather7
OPINIONS and LETTERSThank You from the<strong>Cherokee</strong> Children’sCoalitionI want to thank Robin Swayney,manda Bradley, Myra Smith, Lou Jackonand Greg Owle for helping to pullff the Week <strong>of</strong> the Young Child lasteek. Also, I want to thank the WICepartment for providing all the food,anta’s Land for the signs, Shawnrowe and all the other volunteersho sat up booths for the fair and paricipatedwith the children. A specialhank you to Janice Wildcat and theair grounds crew for helping us withverything. I think we had a very sucessfulweek and all the childreneemed to enjoy the fair.Sincerely,Tammy BradleyCCC ChairpersonThank YouThe <strong>Cherokee</strong> Cancer Supportroup met last Thursday and dediatedtheir new meeting house at 40oose Creek Rd. behind Jenkins Groerystore. Guest speaker, Ray Kinsland,spoke an uplifting message andpraised the Group, especially coordinatorFlora Bradley, for the 13 years <strong>of</strong>service and caring to the people <strong>of</strong> thiscommunity. Several folks shared theirstories and personal thanks to theGroup. A ine dinner was catered byGranny's and ended with a beautifulcake from Little Harvey's.There are so many people to thankfor the tremendous blessing <strong>of</strong> havinga place to meet where people can comefor rest, encouragement and support.This home will be a place where concernsand feelings can freely be expressed.Thank you to Chief Hicks andTribal Council for allowing us to usethis building; to Nancy and HaroldLong for persisting in the endeavor fora meeting home; for Ed Jenks and thefolks at the Tribal warehouse as well asother private individuals for donatingsuch ine furniture . Thank you to theVOC and others for helping with theyard work. Thank you to the CIHA caseworkers who allow the Group to assistwith patients needs.There are no set hours for thehouse to be open at this time, but plansare being made to have it open withvolunteers on a regular basis. Messagescan be left by telephone at (828)497-0788 or by internet at cherokeeCANCERSUPPORTGROUP@yahoo.com. Thank you to Mary Mayhanfor her presentation on care-givingand for her christening the house as"Safe Haven." Visitors are always welcome.The next regular meeting <strong>of</strong> thesupport group will be Thursday, June 2at 5:30. Potluck is always enjoyed afterwards.For more information youcan contact Flora Bradley 736-4821,Betty Dupree 497-6604, Debbie Sexton736-2287 or Deweese Wolfe 269-8573.Thank YouThe family <strong>of</strong> John Wayne Rosewould like to express our thanks for allthe acts <strong>of</strong> kindness and expressions <strong>of</strong>sympathy we received during ourDad’s illness and passing. We wouldespecially like to thank the BethabaraChurch and Pastor Eddie Sherrill andmany others for their efforts to comfortus during this loss.May God Bless You All,Debra Rose Slee, James Victor Roseand Joyce Rose JusticeA <strong>Special</strong> Thank YouPatrick and I would like to thankeveryone that came to help us celebrateour 25 wedding anniversary onApril 30. We were pleasantly surprisedand very happy to see all <strong>of</strong> ourmany friends, family and supportersthat came out to join us for that happyoccasion.We have been very blessed getting toknow so many people that we now callour friends. We feel encouraged andexcited that the upcoming months willbe unforgettable as we continue tomake even more friends.We also want to thank ChrissyArch and her staff from Plan-AheadEvents for all their hard work andplanning they did for us to make ouranniversary celebration memorable.Again, thank you everyone for allyour love, friendship and support.Signed,Cindy LambertWife <strong>of</strong> Candidate for Principal Chief,Patrick LambertThoughts from Mr. LedfordCOMMENTARYBy WILLIAM LEDFORDI’ve inally emerged from my selfmposedfunk after the horrible happenngs<strong>of</strong> last November. To some <strong>of</strong> you,hose that don’t get or like my stuff, Iaven’t been gone long enough. To thosehat do, and you missed these insightfulords <strong>of</strong> wit and wisdom…I’m BACK!’ve started a couple <strong>of</strong> times, more thancouple, to put things down on paper.t’s time for me to <strong>of</strong>fer my points <strong>of</strong>iew for your reading pleasure.I want to start by saying thank youo the folks that <strong>of</strong>fered prayers for myather during his illness. The source <strong>of</strong>is malady could not be found or corectedat the <strong>Cherokee</strong> Hospital norould it be found in Sylva. Luckily heas admitted to the hospital in Chapelill where the doctors not only foundthe source but also treated it successfully,ensuring no relapses would occurand…he’s back on his feet again. Had myfather been treated in Durham, theywould have discovered that he is aTarheel fan, and the outcome would’vebeen different. Funny things happen inDukeBack Mountain. I want to addressanother issue regarding my father’s illness.As for those with conspiracy theories,would you like some salt, somebar-b-cue sauce, anything to help youeat those words?I was slightly perturbed by the weakvoter turnout this past November. As aresult <strong>of</strong> voter apathy, the Republicansgarnered a majority in the House <strong>of</strong>Representatives and the Democrat majorityin the Senate was slimmed. Sincemost <strong>of</strong> my readers live on the QuallaBoundary, this should mean little to you.You either work for the tribe or the BIA,Letters PolicyThe <strong>Cherokee</strong> One Feather is available as a forum for any opinion or point <strong>of</strong> view concerningissues <strong>of</strong> general interest. Letters should be typed, exclusive to the One Feather.Letters must be signed and should include a name, address and phone number. Only thename and town (if writer resides outside <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cherokee</strong>) will be printed. Letters critical <strong>of</strong>specifically-named minor children will not be published. Unsigned letters will not beconsidered for publication at all. The One Feather will not accept poetry submissions asa letter or requests for pen pals.Disclaimer: the opinions expressed on the Opinions pages do not necessarily reflectthe views <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Cherokee</strong> One Feather, the Principal Chief, the Vice Chief or Tribal Council<strong>of</strong> the <strong>Eastern</strong> <strong>Band</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cherokee</strong> Indians.and you have health insurance. Or if youdon’t and you’re enrolled or marriedinto the tribe, then you can go to the<strong>Cherokee</strong> Hospital for free. But, outsidethe Rez a lot <strong>of</strong> economically disadvantagedpeople are destined to get sickand suffer because they were not able toacquire insurance and choose a primaryphysician or they had to try to get enrolledin Medicare which screens peoplebetter than some <strong>of</strong> the mortgage companies,or they lost their jobs and insurance.The health insurance industry issimply a multi-billion dollar business,and they stand to lose a lot <strong>of</strong> proit forcorporate bonuses as a result <strong>of</strong> this law.The lobbyists <strong>of</strong> the healthcare insuranceindustry <strong>of</strong>fer many perks to lawmakersand some, John Boner <strong>of</strong> Ohiocomes to mind, love the free perks, junkets,etc, that they receive. They are themain opponents, and by proxy, theirpuppets in elected <strong>of</strong>ice that stand tolose some <strong>of</strong> those corporate sponsoredjunkets to golf courses and parts unknown.For those <strong>of</strong> you who get our informationfrom the Fox News channel orRush Limbaugh, I’m sorry but this lawIS good for America. Why should thesick be held hostage by the insurancebusiness? FYI, there are no “death panels.”It’s nearly that time for the <strong>Eastern</strong><strong>Band</strong> to head to their polling places intheir respective communities and voteto elect a new Principal Chef, er…Chiefto lead us into the 20teens. I now know,inally, who is campaigning out thereother than the Emperor and the guywho makes more than the Emperor.Three other suckers… er …candidateshave tossed their hats into the ring. Let’sask the important questions <strong>of</strong> our candidatesbefore we cast our votes.1. Don’t we have term limits?2. Should any tribal employee, regardless<strong>of</strong> position, earn a larger tribalsalary than the Principal Chief?3. Shouldn’t all candidates seek psychologicalevaluation?4. What does each candidate have to<strong>of</strong>fer that’s better than any <strong>of</strong> the others?5. Why would a person want a big redtarget attached to their backs?6. We need more per capita. What willyou do to address that?7. The tribe is in a deicit. How will youwork to get us out <strong>of</strong> the red ink?8. Our per capita needs to be removedfrom taxable status. Can you work withthat?9. We need qualiied people to promoteour powwow. Will you work withthat?see LEDFORD next page8 cherokee one feather THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2011
<strong>Cherokee</strong> Boys ClubWeekly ReportCLUB SCHEDULE:Monday, May 16 – Health Screen – 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. (CBC Conference Room)Wednesday, May 18 – Board <strong>of</strong> Directors Meeting – 8:30 a.m.Thursday, May 19 – Safety Committee Meeting – 11:30 a.m. (Agelink School AgeBuilding Conference Room)Friday, May 27 – Last Day <strong>of</strong> School; Early Release; GraduationMonday, May 30 – Memorial Day Holiday (Club and Tribe)THANK YOU!Thank you to Faye Bird and to Mr. Lackey’s First Grade Class for their artworkhanking their bus drivers during Bus Driver Appreciation Week. Ms. Bird came tohe Club and displayed the drawings and thank you notes on the Club’s main coridorwall. Everyone enjoyed reading the comments the children made, especiallyhe bus drivers! All <strong>of</strong> the Club’s bus drivers were treated to a good meal on Thursayas a small token <strong>of</strong> our appreciation.NEW CHILDREN’S HOME COTTAGE UPDATEThe <strong>Cherokee</strong> Children’s Home recently received funding from the <strong>Cherokee</strong>reservation Foundation to design and pursue architectural design work and plansor new and environmentally friendly Children’s Home cottages. The current cotageswere constructed over 40 years ago and have provided shelter, security andtability for almost 2,000 youth.Tentative sites being considered for the new facility include the current Chilren’sHome location on Children’s Home Loop and property owned by the Boyslub on Goose Creek Road in the Birdtown Community.The Preservation Foundation has also provided funding to the Children’s Homeo engage a fundraising consulting irm to train and assist staff in creating strongerundraising skills to support annual and capital campaigns and leadership developent.SEQUOYAH CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENTPreliminary plans have begun for the 6th Annual Sequoyah Classic Golf Tourament.The tournament will be held on Thursday, August 25 and Friday, August6 at the Sequoyah National Golf Club. Proceeds from this tournament beneit theherokee Children’s Home, the Bill Taylor Scholarship Endowment and the CheroeeYouth Center. Mark these dates on your calendar – more information will beorthcoming.JOB OPPORTUNITIESThe Boys Club is currently advertising for a Carpenter Helper for the Construcionand Facilities Department. Please see the Employment Section <strong>of</strong> this issue <strong>of</strong>he <strong>Cherokee</strong> One Feather for additional information.The Club is also advertising for OJT (On-the-Job Training) summer positionsor high school and college students. Please see the Employment Section <strong>of</strong> thisssue <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Cherokee</strong> One Feather for additional information.CONGRATULATIONSCongratulations to the <strong>Cherokee</strong> Middle School and <strong>Cherokee</strong> High Schoolands for an outstanding Spring Concert last Thursday night.Congratulations to each student who was recognized at the <strong>Cherokee</strong> Highchool Academic Banquet on May 2. Fifty-six students were recognized – 24 Senors,13 Juniors, 13 Sophomores and 6 Freshmen.Congratulations to all students who earned Annual Tribal Educational Awardshat were presented Monday, May 9.Congratulations - As <strong>of</strong> May 9 these young men were included in the All-WestrnNorth Carolina Baseball Leaders: Batting Average: Troy Arch, John Roper, Jesselanton, Skylar Bottchenbaugh and Corbin Wright; RBIs – John Roper; Stolen BasesJohn Roper, Corbin Wright, Jesse Blanton and Taylor Toineeta; Pitching – Corbinright; and Strike Outs – Corbin Wright. These leaders are selected from 1-A, 2-A,-A and 4-A schools.Congratulations to the Lady Braves S<strong>of</strong>tball Team who won the irst round <strong>of</strong>onference Championship games at <strong>Cherokee</strong> on Monday. They were slated to playurphy at John Crowe Recreation Park on Tuesday evening.NEWS ka-no-he-daImportant Date for EBCI SSI RecipientsIf you are an enrolled member <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Eastern</strong> <strong>Band</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cherokee</strong> Indians andyou received a per capita check, the deadline for your per capita receipts to beturned in to the Franklin Social Security Ofice is June 15. This deadline has beenset in order to avoid a lapse in beneits.The EBCI SHIP <strong>of</strong>ice is currently available to accept your receipts at their <strong>of</strong>-ice located at 43 John Crowe Hill Rd., (across from <strong>Cherokee</strong> Cablevision). The<strong>of</strong>ice is open M-F 7:45am – 4:30pm.Denise Bradley, EBCI SHIP Ofice, and Regina Brooks, Social Security Ofice,will be set up in the large conference room in the Health & Medical AdministrationBuilding on June 15 from 8am – 4pm to accept receipts as well.- EBCI SHIP OficeBig Cove Community Watch (BCCW)Invisible Pens for Community Watch Members: BCCW is giving invisiblepens to all people who join community watch. The pens use ink that can only beseen by ultraviolet light or black light. This pen is useful to mark property suchas electronics and other household items. You can use your pen to make a markthat only you know such as initials, last 4 numbers <strong>of</strong> SS#, or a symbol <strong>of</strong> yourchoosing. Mark your item in an inconspicuous location and in the event it isstolen, it can be identiied by the use <strong>of</strong> a black light. If you have already joinedCW I will be coming around to deliver your pen. If you need to borrow a blacklight, CW can lend you a light until you get your property marked. If you wantmore information or would like to join BCCW please contact me at 828-538-0044or email at kolanvyi@gmail.com.- Bo Taylor, Community Watch CoordinatorDNA Testing Schedule for June 2011The following dates are available to schedule appointments for DNA collectionat the Enrollment Ofice:June 1-3 (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)June 9 and 10 (Thursday & Friday)June 17 (NO TESTING THIS FRIDAY)June 24 (Friday)Testing will resume each Friday the month <strong>of</strong> July 2011. Appointments will bescheduled from 8am – 11am and 1pm – 3pm. Call the Enrollment Ofice to schedulean appointment: Melanie Lambert 497-8109, Nakeysha Kemp 497-8112, KathieMcCoy 497-8111, Nancy Maney 497-8110- EBCI EnrollmentLEDFORD: Commentary from page 810. Did I mention per capita issues?We need to step back, take a close look, and then close our eyes and throw thatdart at the circle with the names.1. What more or little can you do to help/hurt us if we re-elect you?2. Will an activist with no tribal government experience be willing to listen beforeyelling?3 If we elect you, will you abide by the rules <strong>of</strong> the BIA right-<strong>of</strong>-way and removeyour encroachment?4 How will years spent as a government issue operative enable you to help thetribe?5 Can you last longer than the last female Principal Chief?Finally, I want to apologize to Ms. Nancy Longtongue. Ms. Nancy, I do apologizefor some harsh statements I made in one <strong>of</strong> my previous ramblings. I realized thatyou were doing the members <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Eastern</strong> <strong>Band</strong> a great service by revealing thenature <strong>of</strong> some <strong>of</strong> the inner workings in tribal government. We need transparentgovernment, and since no one in there wants to be upfront, we need your network<strong>of</strong> diligent informatives. So, I would like you resume your writings to accompanymine because actually you’re better at this than me. I think I’m funnier, but youhave more insight. Nancy, please come home.THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2011cherokee one feather9
NEWS ka-no-he-daObituariesErnest LocustErnest Locust, 65, <strong>of</strong> the Big Coveommunity, went home to be with theord, Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011 in ansheville VA Medical Center. A native <strong>of</strong>herokee, NC he was the son <strong>of</strong> Rev.rthur Locust <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cherokee</strong> and the lateallie Junaluska Locust. He was a USrmy Veteran having served in the VietamWar and was a member <strong>of</strong> theteve Youngdeer American Legion Post143. He was preceded in death by hisife, Elsie Driver Locust.In addition to his father he is surivedby four daughters, Ivy K.ocust, Bonnie S. George and husbandoat, Jenny R. Maney and husband Jack,nd Ellie Mae Maney and husbandobert all <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cherokee</strong>, two sons, Ernestocust Jr. and wife Debra, and Clyde Loustboth <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cherokee</strong>, three sisters,inda George and husband John,uzanne Locust, and Wilani Taylor andusband Bill all <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cherokee</strong>, four brothrs,Jim Locust and wife Evelyn, Arthurocust Jr. and wife Parshala, Frank Loustand wife Betty and Jeremiah Loust,Sr. all <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cherokee</strong>, and 13randchildren.Funeral Services were held at 2:00PM Thursday May 5, at Goose CreekBaptist Church <strong>of</strong> which he was a member.Revs James Gunter and Arthur Locust<strong>of</strong>iciated with burial in the LocustFamily Cemetery with military gravesiderights conducted by the SteveYoungdeer American Legion Post # 143.An online register is available atwww.crispfuneralhome.orgWilliam Richard FreemanWAYNESVILLE - William RichardFreeman, known most <strong>of</strong> his life as"Crazzy Richard", born February 11th,1947, in Newport News, Virginia,passed away peacefully at home, Monday,April 11th, 2011 in Waynesville,North Carolina.He was the eldest son <strong>of</strong> the lateWilliam David Freeman,and is survivedby his loving Mother, Lois Hooper Freeman,his "better half" and mate, TerriStiles. Two daughters, Amber FreemanThompson, and Hyle Bathurst, grandchildren,Hannah and Reese, abrother,Marvin Freeman, a sister, DebraFreeman, and many nieces andnephews, aunts and uncles, and cousins.A "Celebration <strong>of</strong> his Life", will takeplace May 14, 12:00 at Water Rock Knobon the Blue Ridge Parkway in Waynesville,NC. All friends and family arewelcome.Richard grew up in Poquoson, Vauntil 1977 when he moved to WesternNorth Carolina.He was a natural athlete and setmany state and national records in trackthat has stood for many years. His pr<strong>of</strong>essionwas in arts. So many carry hiswork whether it be in jewelry, wood, orin ink.He was one <strong>of</strong> the founders <strong>of</strong> theIndependent Bikers Association inWestern NC, and to all his brothers andsisters, "See you at the BIG Rally. I beginthe plans...."Betty Sue Bowers CrowderWHITTIER - Betty Sue BowersCrowder, 68, <strong>of</strong> the Qualla Community,went home to be with the Lord, Sunday,May 8th, 2011 in a Buncombe CountyHospital. A native <strong>of</strong> Swain County, shewas the daughter <strong>of</strong> the late Morris andBertha Ball Bowers. She was a member<strong>of</strong> Deep Creek Baptist Church. She waspreceded in death by a sister Lilly MaeHuskey.She is survived by her husband <strong>of</strong>35 years, Jackie Crowder, one step-son,Michael Dean Crowder <strong>of</strong> Whittier, onebrother, Floyd Bowers and wife Bettie <strong>of</strong>Bryson City, one sister, Rosalee Mullgrav<strong>of</strong> Dayton, Ohio, and ive nephews.Funeral Services will be held 2:00 PMThursday May 12, in the Chapel <strong>of</strong> CrispFuneral Home. Revs Clifford Willis andTerry Taylor will <strong>of</strong>iciate with burial inEuchella Cemetery.The family will receive friends from1-2 PM Thursday at the Funeral Home.An online register is available atwww.crispfuneralhome.orgEtta Beasley FrizzellBRYSON CITY - Etta BeasleyFrizzell, 87, <strong>of</strong> Bryson City, NC passedaway peacefully May 4, 2011, after a period<strong>of</strong> declining health. Mrs. Frizzellwas born in Sylva, NC, the daughter <strong>of</strong>the late Harvey and Lena ShepardBeasley. She was preceded in death byher loving husband, Clifford, W. Frizzelland her sisters, Alice Fox, Mattie Deitz,Ola Deitz, and Winnie Dillard.Mrs. Frizzell is survived by a son,Ron Frizzell and wife Katrina; a daughter,Sandra Laws; grandchildren, MarkLaws and wife Lorrie, Lance Frizzell,Marisa Laws, Jenny Frizzell, JakeFrizzell; and great grandson, WestonLaws. She is also survived by sisters,Marie Parker and Evelyn Wellmon; abrother, Carol Beasley and wife Betty;and several nieces and nephews.She was a longtime member <strong>of</strong> DeepCreek Baptist Church. She worked atBelk and Bumgarner DepartmentStores, and managed Deep Creek Lodgefor several years.Mrs. Frizzell's family is grateful forthe love shown to her by special friends,Dessie McGugan, Frances Cook, Bob andKathie Wojdylo, and Linda Cross. Herfamily is also appreciative <strong>of</strong> the careand support shown by the staff <strong>of</strong> MemorialMission Hospital and MountainView Manor Nursing Center.Funeral services were held at AppalachianFuneral Services in Sylva at2:00 pm on Saturday, May 7, 2011 in thechapel. Graveside services were at theStillwell Cemetery, with Reverend EarlHolden <strong>of</strong>iciating.Memorial contributions may bemade to the American Red Cross DisasterFund for Tornado Relief.One Feather deadlineTuesday at 12noonThe Members <strong>of</strong>Macedonia Baptist ChurchInvite you to join us forCampmeeting servicesMay 15 – 20<strong>Special</strong> Singing each nightOn Sunday at the 11:00 and 6:00 services Bro. Brandon MorrisThen at 7:00 Monday through FridayBro. Clark Paquett, Bro. Tom Shook, Bro. Billy ParsonBro. Stanley Adcock, Bro. Barry RackleyFor more information contact Bro. Dan Conseen at 269-28855/1210 cherokee one feather THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2011
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SPORTS di-ne-lv-di-yiBigger,Faster,StrongerSCOTT MCKIE B.P./One FeatherDamon Taylor, CHS freshman,does dips in the CHS weightroom on Wednesday, May 4.12 cherokee one feather THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2011
SPORTS di-ne-lv-di-yiDevyn Smith, CHS sophomore, does bench presses in the CHS weight room by Coach David Hines spots him on Wednesday, May 4.SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One FeatherStrength andConditioningProgram moldingCHS AthletesBy SCOTT MCKIE B.P.ONE FEATHER STAFFDre Jackson, CHS junior, is all smiles as he cranks through a set<strong>of</strong> bench presses.Heisman trophy winnernd running back extraordiaireHershel Walker onceaid, “If you train hard, you’llot only be hard, you’ll beard to beat.”That attitude is prevailingn the weight room at CheroeeHigh School.Weights and sweat haveeen lying for the past schoolear and it’s making a differnce.We like to stay on the cuttingdge when it comes to trainingur athletes,” head footballoach Craig Barker commented.“We’ve already seen aton <strong>of</strong> results. It’s going tohelp us all. It’s going to bebeneicial to our entire athleticprogram.”David Hines is new this year tothe <strong>Cherokee</strong> coaching stafftaking over the reins as headbaseball coach and as an assistantfootball coach. He introducedthe Bigger, Stronger,Faster program to <strong>Cherokee</strong>.Four Strength and Conditioningclasses are held dailyand the weight room is alsoopen and manned by coachesboth before and after schoolfor those students whoseschedules don’t allow for themto be in the weight room otherwise.“As a 1A school, we have tomanufacture athletes,” saidCoach Hines. “We gear theworkouts to that person. Wetry to make it as individualand personal <strong>of</strong> a program aswe can.”He said those programs includefree weights, plyometrics,speed and sprint training,and interval training. A recordboard hangs in the room andwill be illed this upcomingweek with the top performanceson various stations includingbench press, squats,etc.Injuries can derail seasons andweight training is a ine way toprevent them. Coach Hinessaid that there have been noinjuries in baseball this yearand he credits the strengthtraining.Coach Barker agrees, “Weighttraining is so important in injuryprevention. Being inshape and being physically itis the best way to preventbeing injured.”And, the work won’t stopwhen school lets out for thesummer. The weight roomwill be open all summer longMonday-Thursday. “There’s noexcuse for them not to get inhere and work,” said CoachHines.Coach Barker commented thatthe facilities are comparableto, and in some cases betterthan, some colleges. “Ourweight room is second tonone. It’s an unbelievable facility.”THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2011cherokee one feather13
SPORTS di-ne-lv-di-yiSPORTS di-ne-lv-di-yiQualla Boundary <strong>Special</strong> <strong>Olympics</strong> Program <strong>hosts</strong> thear West Spring Games for the second year in a row.incredibleathletesBySCOTT MCKIE B.P.ONE FEATHER STAFF“Let me win. But, if I cannot win, letme be brave in the attempt.” Thosewords echoed through the mountainsfrom the loud speaker at theold <strong>Cherokee</strong> High School track onFriday, May 6 as Tony Wolfe,member <strong>of</strong> the QuallaBoundary <strong>Special</strong><strong>Olympics</strong> program,recited the <strong>Special</strong><strong>Olympics</strong> Athlete’sOath to <strong>of</strong>iciallyopen the Far WestSpring Games.Qualla Boundary athlete Jacee Smith competes in the 800M run during Friday’s games.SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather photosTony Wolfe recites the<strong>Special</strong> <strong>Olympics</strong> oath.For the second year in arow, the Qualla Boundaryprogram hosted the eventwhich drew around 250 athletesfrom various programs including:Graham County, Clay County,Macon County and <strong>Cherokee</strong>County."We are excited to havesuch a great turnout for thegames today,” Lana Lambert,Qualla Boundary program coordinatorsaid on Friday.“Today is all about the athletes and theircompetition and recognition. I hopeeveryone has a happy spring games."A torch run, consisting <strong>of</strong> members<strong>of</strong> various area law enforcementagencies along with volunteers and athletes,began on US441 earlier in the morningand winded through the streets <strong>of</strong><strong>Cherokee</strong> culminating in the stadium.Principal Chief Michell Hicks carriedthe torch into the stadium and lit the<strong>of</strong>icial lame marking the beginning <strong>of</strong>the games which was immediately followedby the invocation by Qualla Boundaryathlete Dakota West, the posting <strong>of</strong>the colors by the <strong>Cherokee</strong> High SchoolJROTC Color Guard and Wolfe’s recitation<strong>of</strong> the oath.“Tony, thank you for your leadership,”Chief Hicks said to the crowd inpraise <strong>of</strong> Wolfe’s accomplishments. “Weappreciate everything that you do.”The <strong>Cherokee</strong> Elementary SchoolTraditional Singers then recited the“Pledge <strong>of</strong> Allegiance” and sang “GodBless America”, both rendered in the<strong>Cherokee</strong> language.Jon Jon Grant, a local traditionaland pow wow singer, performed a handdrum song he composed honoring thespecial needs community.Sponsors for the event included:Gold Level – <strong>Eastern</strong> <strong>Band</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cherokee</strong> Indians,Harrah’s <strong>Cherokee</strong> Casino & Hotel;Silver Level – Walmart, <strong>Cherokee</strong> HistoricalAssociation, Glenville-Cashier RescueSquad; Bronze Level – First Citizens Bank,<strong>Cherokee</strong> Enterprises Inc.; Friends <strong>of</strong> <strong>Special</strong><strong>Olympics</strong> Qualla Boundary – <strong>Cherokee</strong>Central Schools, Tuckaseegee TradingCompany, Kimlyn Lambert, The AcquoniBaptist Chapel, Guayabitos <strong>of</strong> Bryson City,Yona Wade, <strong>Cherokee</strong> Bottled Water, CustomTruck Covers, Wellspring FamilyPractice, Wolf Creek Baptist Chapel, GatewayFactory Homes, Macon Bank, Santa’sLand, Promise Land Baptist Church, TanglesHair Salon, Discount Grocery, Donand Joyce Bowman, and Dr. Don Russell.14cherokee one featherTHURSDAY, MAY 12, 2011THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2011cherokee one feather15
CHEROKEE IN A SNAPEmail your high-resolution photos for inclusion in “<strong>Cherokee</strong> in a Snap” toscotmckie@nc-cherokee.com or call 497-1752 for more information.Photo courtesy <strong>of</strong> Libby EnsleyLady Flight wins Waynesville ShootoutThe <strong>Cherokee</strong> Lady Flight 5th grade team won the Waynesville Shootout on May1. The team also recently placed 2nd in the YBOA West Region State Qualiier inWilkesboro. Team members are (left-right): front - Jack Jack Teesateskie; 2ndrow - Lynsey Hicks, Tori Teesateskie, Kamia Sneed, Latika French; back row -Emma Stamper, Macie Welch, Sierra Wachacha, and Timiyah Brown. Not pictured:Shay Tisho, Coach Tommy Teesateskie, Coach Michell Hicks, and CoachJack Gloyne.TODD KENT/One Feather contributorMiss Indian World contestantAmanda Wolfe, an EBCI tribal member, competes in the dance portion <strong>of</strong> the MissIndian World pageant at the Gathering <strong>of</strong> Nations Pow Wow in Albuquerque, NM.Marjorie Tahbone (Inupiaq/Kiowa) from Nome, AK was named Miss IndianWorld. Cheyenne Brady (Sac & Fox/Cheyenne) from Pawnee, Okla. won the “BestDancer Award”.VITA NATIONS/One Feather contributorMother’s Day FlowersThese lowers were delivered to Sallie S. Bradley through the Meals on Wheelsprogram at Tsali Manor. Sallie was very appreciative and commented, “Thankyou Tsali Manor for the beautiful Mother’s Day lowers and for all that you do.”16 cherokee one feather THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2011
CHEROKEE IN A SNAPPhoto courtesy <strong>of</strong> Robin SwayneyWeek <strong>of</strong> theYoung Child“Kids Day”Vanessa C. Smith enjoys theparachute toss at the Week<strong>of</strong> the Young Child (WOYC)“Kids Day” held at the<strong>Cherokee</strong> Indian Fairgroundson Thursday. May5. This year the theme was“Encouraging Health andFitness” and a total <strong>of</strong> 22programs/organizationsparticipated in the eventwhich was organized by the<strong>Cherokee</strong> Children’s Coalition.“We would like tothank everyone involved inmaking this event a successfulfun time,” said RobinSwayney, WOYC coordinator.SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One FeatherHere comes Qualla Boundary!The Qualla Boundary <strong>Special</strong> <strong>Olympics</strong> team and their supporters enter the stadium during the Parade <strong>of</strong> Athletes at the <strong>Special</strong> <strong>Olympics</strong> Far West Spring Gamesheld at the old <strong>Cherokee</strong> High School track on Friday, May 6.Scan this QR Code with your Smartphone to visit the <strong>Cherokee</strong> One Feather online photo galleries.THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2011 cherokee one feather 17
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SUBMIT YOUR EVENT email: scotmckie@nc-cherokee.com fax: (828) 497-1753 P.O. Box 501, <strong>Cherokee</strong>, NC 28719HAPPENINGS<strong>Cherokee</strong> ChurchesAcquoni Baptist Church. 722 AcquoniRoad. 497-7106. Sunday School10am. Sunday Morning Worship11am. Sunday Youth Meeting 5pm.Sunday Choir Practice 6pm. SundayEvening Worship 7pm. Monday Visitationand Singing 6pm. TuesdayWomen’s Bible Studies 12noon and7pm. Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6pm.Pastor Ed Kilgore 497-6521 (h)Antioch Baptist Church. CoopersCreek Road. Sunday School 10am.Sunday Service 11am. Sunday NightService 6pm. Wednesday Night BibleStudy 7pm. Pastor Denny LambertBeacon <strong>of</strong> Hope Baptist Church.Sunday Worship 11am. WednesdayService 7pm. Pastor Wesley Stephens(828) 226-4491Calico Church <strong>of</strong> Christ. Big CoveCommunity. Sallie Bradley 497-6549<strong>Cherokee</strong> Baptist Church. 812Tsalagi Road. Sunday School 9:45am.Sunday Worship 11am. SundayEvening Worship 6pm. Youth ClassesWednesday 6:30pm. Wednesday Worship6:30pm. Pastor Percy Cunningham497-2761, 497-3799 (fax)<strong>Cherokee</strong> Bible Church. OlivetChurch Road. Sunday Service 11am.Wednesday Service 7pm. Pastor RandyMiller 497-2286<strong>Cherokee</strong> Church <strong>of</strong> Christ. 2350 OldMission Road and Hwy. 19. SundayBible Study 10am. Sunday Worship11am. Sunday Evening Worship 6pm.Wednesday Bible Study 6pm. MinisterJim Sexton 497-3334<strong>Cherokee</strong> Pentecostal HolinessChurch. Wolftown Gym. SundaySchool 10am. Sunday Worship Service11am. Pastor Donald Ensley<strong>Cherokee</strong> United Methodist Church.Hwy 19 – Wolftown Road. SundayWorship Service 11am. Sunday Praiseand Worship 7pm. Wednesday FamilyNight 5:30- 7:30pm. Thursday BibleStudy 6:30pm at Ramada Inn. Rev. JeffRamsland 497-2948<strong>Cherokee</strong> Wesleyan Church. Hwy 19across from Happy Holiday Campground.Sunday School 10am. SundayWorship 11am. Sunday Evening Serviceand Kids Club 6pm. WednesdayPrayer meeting 6pm (except thirdWednesday <strong>of</strong> Month at Tsali Care6:30pm). Rev. Patricia Crockett 586-5453Rock Hill Baptist Church. 736-6334.Sunday School 10am. Sunday EveningService 6pm. Thursday Service 6pm.Pastor Red WoodardRock Springs Baptist Church. 129Old Gap Road. Sunday School 10am.Sunday Service 11am and 6:30pm.Wednesday Service 6:30pm. PastorGreg Morgan 497-6258, 736-1245(cell)Sequoyah Sovereign Grace BaptistChurch. 3755 Big Cove Road. SundaySchool 10:15am. Sunday Service11am. Sunday Evening Service 1pm.Wednesday Night Bible Study 7pm.Pastor Tim James 497-7644St. Francis <strong>of</strong> Assisi EpiscopalChurch <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cherokee</strong>. 82 Old RiverRoad. Holy Communion Sunday9:30am. Rev. Michael Jones 497-2854Bethabara Baptist Church. 1088Birdtown Road. Sunday School 10am.Sunday Service 11am. WednesdayService 7pm. Pastor Mitchell Smiley497-7770Big Cove Missionary Baptist Church.6183 Big Cove Road. Sunday School10am with a <strong>Cherokee</strong> Language classfor adults. Sunday Morning Worship11am. Sunday Evening Worship 6pm.Wednesday Prayer Service 7pm.Monthly Business Meeting is irstWednesday 7pm. Pastor James “Bo”Parris 497-4141Big Cove Pentecostal HolinessChurch. 7710 Big Cove Road. SundaySchool 10am. Sunday Worship Service11am. Wednesday Night Service 7pm.Pastor Ben Tapp 497-9726<strong>Cherokee</strong> Church <strong>of</strong> God. 21 Church<strong>of</strong> God Drive. Sunday School 10am.Sunday Worship Service 11am. SundayNight Service 6pm. WednesdayNight Service 7pm. Pastor CharlesGrifin (828) 400-9753<strong>Cherokee</strong> Church <strong>of</strong> the Nazarene.72 Old School Loop <strong>of</strong>f Big Cove Road.Sunday Morning Service 11am. ContinentalBreakfast served Sunday10:30am. Sunday Evening Prayer Service6pm. Wednesday Bible Study 7pm.Food and Clothing Ministry M-Th 4-8pm. Pastors Lester and Lisa Hardesty497-2819<strong>Cherokee</strong> Healing Waters Mission.Sunday Evening Services 6pm. PastorTony Bernhisel 497-2122,Tony11110@frontier.comChrist Fellowship Church. GreatSmokies Center. Sunday Service 11am.Wednesday Service 7pm. PastorRichard Sneed 736-8912Church <strong>of</strong> Jesus Christ <strong>of</strong> Latter DaySaints. Hwy 441S. Sacrament Service10am. Wednesday Meetings 6:30pm.497-7651Goose Creek Baptist Church. SundaySchool – 10am, Sunday Worship Service11am, Sunday Evening Services6pm. Pastor – Bro. Arthur Locust, Asst.Pastor – Bro. James GunterLiving Waters Church. 30 LocustRoad. Sunday School 10:15am. SundayService 11am. Wednesday PrayerCircle 6pm. 497-3730.Olivet United Methodist Church. 811Olivet Church Road. Sunday School9am. Sunday Service 9:45am. Rev. Dr.Larry Ousley 497-5249, www.gbgmumc.org/olivetumnc-whittier/New Beginnings Independent BaptistChurch. 1629 Painttown Road.Sunday School 10am. Sunday Service11am. Sunday Evening Service 6pm.Tuesday Bible Study 6pm. WednesdayService 6pm. Pastor David Wood 736-5917Our Lady <strong>of</strong> Guadalupe CatholicChurch. 82 Lambert Branch Road.Saturday Service 4pm. Sunday Service9am. Pastor Shawn O’Neal 497-9755or 497-9498Waterfalls Baptist Church. WrightsCreek Road. Sunday Morning 10am.Sunday Evening 6pm. WednesdayEvening 6:30pm. Pastor James “Red”BradleyYellowhill Baptist Church. SundaySchool 9:45am. Sunday Worship Service11am. Sunday Evening Service6pm. Wednesday Night Service 7pm.Pastor Foreman Bradley 506-0123 or736-4872Church EventsRock Hill Church Gospel Singing.May 14 on the Oconaluftee Island.Singers will be: Firm Foundation- Lincolnton,, 3 or more for Jesus- <strong>Cherokee</strong>,Amazing Grace- <strong>Cherokee</strong>, JoshCaldwell- Park Church, Cleveland,Tenn., Park Church Youth Group- Cleveland,Tenn., Skitter Hindman- Cleveland,Tenn. Local groups are welcome.The singing will be for all ages to comeand praise the Lord. Contemporary,southern gospel, and hard rock gospel.Info: Pastor Red Woodard 736-6334Goose Creek Church Singing. May14 at 6pm. Singers and the public arewelcome.Macedonia Baptist Church CampMeeting. May 15-20 at 7pm nightly.Bro. Brandon Morris (May 15), Bro.Clark Paquette (May 16), Bro. TomShook (May 17), Bro. Billy Parson (May18), Bro. Stanley Adcock (May 19) andBro. Barry Rackley (May 20). Fridaynight will be a youth meeting and there22 cherokee one feather THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2011
will be a special singing nightly. Info:Pastor Dan Conseen 269-2885Ladies’ Day at the Church <strong>of</strong> Christ.May 21 in <strong>Cherokee</strong>, NC. MelanieSmith, from the West 7th Street congregationin Columbia, Tenn. will bethe speaker. The day will begin withregistration from 8:30-9am and willend around 1pm. Lunch will be served.Info: 497-9414Gospel singing/cake sale. May 21 at6pm at Snowbird Playground. In case<strong>of</strong> rain, singing will be held at LittleSnowbird Church. Concessions will beavailable. Bring your lawn chairs. Allproceeds for Senior Citizens Events.Info: (828) 479-9145Clubs & OrganizaonsBirdtown Community Club meets thesecond Tuesday <strong>of</strong> each month at 6pmat the Birdtown Community Building.Info: Tara McCoy, chairwoman, 497-1976 or 736-7695<strong>Cherokee</strong> Native Plant Study Groupmeets the third Monday <strong>of</strong> each month(March to Oct.) from 11am – 12pm atthe EBCI Cooperative Extension <strong>of</strong>ice.Info: Sarah 554-6925The <strong>Cherokee</strong> Runners meet on the1st and 15th <strong>of</strong> each month at 5pm atthe Age Link Conference Room. Ifthose dates happen to fall on a Sunday,they will meet the following day. Info:Gerri Grady gerrgrady@yahoo.com orvisit www.cherokeerunners.comLocal Foods Network meets the lastTuesday <strong>of</strong> each month (Jan. toOct.)from 11am – 1pm at the EBCI CooperativeExtension <strong>of</strong>ice. Info: Sarah554-6935, Tammara 554-6936 orHeather 554-6932The North American IndianWomen’s Association (NAIWA)<strong>Cherokee</strong> Chapter meets the secondThursday <strong>of</strong> each month at 6pm at theBirdtown Recreation Center. Info:Bessie Wallace, chapter president, 497-2389 or Carmaleta Monteith, chaptertreasurer, Carmaleta@msn.comPainttown Community Club meetsthe last Monday <strong>of</strong> each month at5:30pm at the Community Building.Info: 497-3731,ChairPTCC@gmail.comWolftown Community Club meets thesecond Monday <strong>of</strong> each month at 7pmat the Wolftown Community ClubBuilding. Info: Tuff Jackson, chairman,788-4088General Events93rd Birthday for Walker Calhoun.May 13 at 6pm at Oconaluftee IslandPark at the pavilion closer to downtown<strong>Cherokee</strong>. Family and friends areinvited to come celebrate. Bring yourfavorite covered dish and enjoy and socialize.The American Legion SteveYoungdeer Post 143 will host DistrictVeteran’s Service Oficer RonPutnam Friday, May 13 and 27 at thePost Headquarters located on AcquoniRoad. All Veterans and family memberswho have any questions or businessconcerns with Veterans affairs areinvited to attend. Please bring all importantdocuments with you to helpbetter understand your claims. Oficehours on Friday, May 13 and 27 will befrom 9am to 3pm. Info: Post ServiceOficer Warren D. Dupree 828-508-2657Home-Made, Hand-Made, Home-Grown vendors who wish to set up forfree for Visitor’s Appreciation Day atthe <strong>Cherokee</strong> Welcome Center on May14, contact Jeremy Polecatt 554-6485or e-mail jerepole@nc-cherokee.com.Each Saturday thereafter, vendors willpay a $10 fee for a table, chairs andtent, due Thursdays by close <strong>of</strong> business.All items sold must be handmade,homemade or homegrown bythe vendor or their family. No leamarket items. Scheduled hours will be9am - 3pm. Each vendor must have aTribal Vendor Permit available for $5from Don Walker at the EBCI FinanceOfice.Big Cove “Meet the Candidates” .May 17 from 5:30 - 8:30pm at the OldSchool.Volunteers needed for Trout Derby.The 10th Annual Children’s TalkingTrees Trout Derby is scheduled forAug. 6 and volunteers are needed.Help is needed in the following areas:pre-registration; bait, weight and ishcleaning stations; volunteer hospitalitystation; trout pond; and spotters. Info:Yolanda Saunooke 554-6854,yolasaun@nc-cherokee.comHealth & Sports7th Annual Elders Walk. May 13 at10am at the parking lot <strong>of</strong> the old<strong>Cherokee</strong> Elementary School. First300 participants will receive a free t-shirt and lunch. The <strong>Cherokee</strong> SeniorCitizens Program is sponsoring thewalk for seniors in honor <strong>of</strong> OlderAmericans Month.<strong>Cherokee</strong> Coalition on Healing andWellness. May 20 at 11:30am at LivingWaters Lutheran Church. Writtenagenda reports are due for distributionon May 16. All agenda items need thatwritten report. Members are urged toattend and visitors are welcome. Don’tforget your lunch.Summer Slam 2011 ISA Co-ed S<strong>of</strong>tballTournament. May 27-28 at theJohn Crowe Complex. Cost -$200/team with 1st – 3rd place trophies.The event is hosted bySwain/Qualla SAFE, Inc. Deadline forregistering is May 23. Info: 488-9038,788-0403Kings <strong>of</strong> the Court Basketball Tournament.June 3-4 in <strong>Cherokee</strong>. Entryfee is $400. One hundred dollars($100) must be received by May 20 toreserve your team’s spot. Entire entryfee due by June 2. No refunds. Must be18 years old to play. Teams will have a12-man roster. All proceeds go to beneitthe <strong>Cherokee</strong> Lady Flight 5th gradegirls basketball team with their trip toNationals. $2,000 cash prize for 1stplace and $500 for runner-up. Info:Trista Welch 736-0352 (call or text).22nd Annual Midnight Rumble.June 3-4. Teams need to register withNancy Jim at the Boys Club 497-9101.The deadline for team registration isJune 1.HAPPENINGS1st Annual Teeing up to FightAlzheimer’s Golf Tournament. June12 at Sequoyah National Golf Club.Registration starts at 8am with a shotgunstart at 9am. Two-person captain’schoice format. $75/personincludes golf, cart fee, goody bag andlunch. Mulligans are $5/each (limittwo per player). Sponsorships areavailable at the following levels: Corporate$1000, Gold $500, Silver $250and Hole $150. Info: 497-3000Relay <strong>of</strong> Life Harrah’s-EBCI. June 17at the Acquoni Expo Center. Info:Janna Hyatt at Harrah’s 497-8853 orAshleigh Brown at EBCI 497-3139,www.relayforlife.org/harrahs-ebci1st Annual <strong>Cherokee</strong> Runners 4th <strong>of</strong>July Moonlight Race 5k Run/Walk.July 4 at the <strong>Cherokee</strong> Indian Fairgrounds.The Fun Run starts at7:15pm and the 5K starts at 7:45pm.Fireworks will follow the race. Thisevent will help fund the <strong>Cherokee</strong> RunnersSummer Running Camp and 20percent <strong>of</strong> entry fees will be donated tothe <strong>Special</strong> <strong>Olympics</strong>. Info: moonlight5K@cherokeerunners.comAir Native Shoe Sale. The Air NativeShoes from Nike are on sale for$30/pair at the Birdtown Rec. Center.There are limited sizes in various colors.Money orders only and should bemade payable to <strong>Cherokee</strong> Life Program-Rec.Info: 554-6890, 554-6891or 554-6895Painttown and Birdtown Day Campshave 40 openings each. There will bea $50 deposit with the application andthe remainder <strong>of</strong> the fee will be due byJune 1 (non-refundable). Camps arefor ages 5-13. Applications are availablenow and can be picked up atPainttown Gym or the Birdtown Rec.Center.School Stuff<strong>Cherokee</strong> Central Schools Pre-KClassrooms pre-application. Must befour years old by Aug. 31, 2011 andmeet service priority guidelines. Preapplicationswill be accepted at theHope Center from April 11-29. Info:Hope Center 554-5101THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2011cherokee one feather23
MarketplaceJOBS, LEGALS, BIDS, & MORE!FOR RENTor Rent - 3 Bed rooms, 2 bath mobileome. Quiet Park in Ela, no pets, andeferences/background check required450.00 per month, $300.00 Deposit.all 488-8752 5/19pdor Rent – Mobile Home, 2BR, 1 bathnd DW, 5 min. from Harrah’s, 736-7183r 497-6497. Located on 441 Whittier./12pdTrailer for Rent- 2 Bed rooms, 1 bathwith washer/ dryer, central air and heatsystem. No pets, no drunks, and nodrugs. Call 736-2262 5/12pdRenters <strong>Special</strong> – 1 bdrm furnishedor unfurnished, all utilities included(DirecTV and Internet), $650 a month,$300 deposit, located in Bryson City, call(828) 788-0323 6/23pdFOR SALEFor Sale - 18 ½ Acres, borders parkand has a cabin on the land, located atthe head <strong>of</strong> Galamore Road in the BigCove Community. 736-3518 6/9pdFor Sale - 2009 BMW (535 I) 14, 500miles, call 736-2262 5/12pdor Sale - Drum c<strong>of</strong>fee table withlass. Cowhide/ Pow-Wow size, wolfut-outs. Crafted and signed by Davidornbuckle, asking 500.00, will deliverithin 100 miles. 828-644-9216/12pdHuge home closure sale May 14 onCamp Creek Road, Whittier NC, startingat 8 am. All items good quality: furniture,household items, decorations,good clothes, linens. If you need it, weprobably have it. Everything must go!Follow signs. Call 828-497-7687 after6:00 pm for info. 5/12pdFor Sale - Yamaha Keyboard $75.00,Electric ireplace $125.00, large TV$100.00, white hub table and hutch- sixchairs, very nice $1,200.00 508-2504 or788-5098 5/19FREEBIBLE BELIEVERS - St. Matthew: Chapter24- Revelations: Chapter 6 verses 6-12, Revelations: Chapter 16, Malachi:Chapter 4. Signs <strong>of</strong> Jesus’ Second Comingare you Ready? Free Sermon bookswrite to Ed Watkins P.O. Box 4636 Beaufort,S.C. 29903 5/19pdSERVICESJW Builders, Inc., Building quality customhomes and log homes. Conventionalstick built, any loor plans, veryaffordable. Also <strong>of</strong>fering remodelingand additions. NC licensed contractor,TERO certiied, residential/commercial.Many references and fully insured.828-736-2018 8/26/11pdPet Grooming – by Jannessa, CertiiedMaster Groomer with 30yrs exp., atPawsitively Pampered in Bryson City.Call (828) 788-0599. 6/2pd.VEHICLESFor Sale – 2005 Nissan Murano,White, Automatic, AWD, 118K miles, tanleather, power everything, towing package,very clean, non-smoking car. Retailsfor $16,000, Asking $14,500, Must Sell!Call/text 399-0823. 5/19pdYARD SALEHuge multi-family yard sale on May14 at Qualla Tire & Automotive parkinglot. 5/12pdLEGALSLegal Notice<strong>Eastern</strong> <strong>Band</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cherokee</strong> Indians<strong>Cherokee</strong> Tribal Court<strong>Cherokee</strong>, North CarolinaEstate File No. 11-018Notice to Creditors and Debtors <strong>of</strong>Paul Stephen WestAll Persons, irms, and corporations, havingclaims against, this estate are notiied to exhibitthem to the iduciary (s) listed on or before thedate listed or be barred from their recovery.Debtors <strong>of</strong> the decedent are asked to make immediatepayment to the appointed iduciary (s) listedbelow. Deadline to submit claims: July 28, 2011.This is the 19th day <strong>of</strong> April, 2011.Dawn West ClineP.O. Box 2101<strong>Cherokee</strong>, NC 287195/19pdLegal NoticeNotice <strong>of</strong> Service by PublicationThe <strong>Cherokee</strong> Court<strong>Eastern</strong> <strong>Band</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cherokee</strong> Indians<strong>Cherokee</strong>, NCFile: DV 11-012Tasheena Martin, plaintiffv.Gabriel Martinez, defendantTAKE NOTICE THAT a pleading seeking reliefagainst you has been iled in the above entitledCivil Action. The nature <strong>of</strong> relief sought is as follows:(1) Plaintiff is seeking a Domestic ViolenceProtective Order.You are required to make a defense to suchpleadings no later than June 21, 2011, which is nolater than 40 days from the irst publication <strong>of</strong> thisnotice. Upon your failure to ile a pleading by theabove date, the party seeking service against youwill apply to the court for the relief sought.Larry Nestler, Attorney for the PlaintiffNC Bar Number: 8436P.O. Box 426Sylva, NC 28779Telephone: 828-586-8931 5/26pdLegal NoticeNotice <strong>of</strong> Service by PublicationThe <strong>Cherokee</strong> Court<strong>Eastern</strong> <strong>Band</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cherokee</strong> Indians<strong>Cherokee</strong>, NCFile: CV 11-021Lea Lambert, plaintiffv.Florencio Perez, defendantTAKE NOTICE THAT a pleading seeking reliefagainst you has been iled in the above entitledCivil Action. The nature <strong>of</strong> relief sought is as follows:(1) Plaintiff is seeking a Domestic ViolenceProtective Order.You are required to make a defense to suchpleadings no later than June 21, 2011, which is nolater than 40 days from the irst publication <strong>of</strong> thisnotice. Upon your failure to ile a pleading by theabove date, the party seeking service against youwill apply to the court for the relief sought.Larry Nestler, Attorney for the PlaintiffNC Bar Number: 8436P.O. Box 426Sylva, NC 287795/26pdEMPLOYMENTNotice <strong>of</strong> Service <strong>of</strong> Process by PublicationThe <strong>Cherokee</strong> Court<strong>Cherokee</strong>, NC 28719File No: DV 11-022Barbara Southards, PlaintiffV.Brian Williams, DefendantTAKE NOTICE THAT a pleading seeking reliefagainst you has been iled in the above entitledCivil Action. The nature <strong>of</strong> relief sought is as follows:(1) Plaintiff is seeking a Domestic ViolenceProtective Order.You are required to make a defense to suchpleadings no later than June 21, 2011, which is nolater than 40 days from the irst publication <strong>of</strong> thisnotice. Upon your failure to ile a pleading by theabove date, the party seeking service against youwill apply to the court for the relief sought.Larry Nester, Attorney for the PlaintiffNC Bar Number: 8436P.O. Box 426Sylva, NC 287795/26pdTRANSLATORS NEEDEDNew Kituwah Academy is accepting resumes for translators to assist withmaterials development and book creation.Qualiications:- Fluent speaker (there will be an interview conducted to assess level <strong>of</strong> luency)- Good command <strong>of</strong> English language- Knowledge <strong>of</strong> standard phonetic writing (i.e. Dog – gitli)Description <strong>of</strong> Work:-Translation <strong>of</strong> children’s books (age kindergarten through 3rd)-Materials development (work sheets, etc.)-Contracted, work will begin late May and will conclude February 28th, 2013Interested persons please submit a one page summary (typed or hand-written)to:Gilliam JacksonKituwah Preservation & Education ProgramP.O. Box 486<strong>Cherokee</strong>, NC 28719Resumes may also be faxed or emailed to: gilljack@nc-cherokee.com, fax: 828-497-0328Resumes may also be hand-delivered to New Kituwah Academy, please addressenvelope:TRANSLATION GRANT – ATTENTION GILL JACKSON 5/19Tri-County Community College Financial Aid TechnicianQualiications: Associate’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, CollegeTransfer, Ofice Administration or a related ield from a regionally accreditedinstitution <strong>of</strong> higher learning is required. Minimum <strong>of</strong> two years <strong>of</strong>ice experiencepreferred.Basic Purpose <strong>of</strong> Position: This position will assist in administering, maintaining,certifying and awarding the college’s federal, state, and institutional inancial aidprograms. Complete position announcement can be viewed at the “Jobs @ TCCC”link at www.tricountycc.edu.Proposed Hiring Date: As Soon As PossibleDeadline to Apply: May 16, 2011How to Apply: A TCCC application is required, plus a letter <strong>of</strong> interest, resume,and transcript/s. For an application packet, please contact Ms. Helen Kilpatrick atTri-County Community College, 21 Campus Circle, Murphy, NC 28906. Phone:(828) 835-4201 or e mail hkilpatrick@tricountycc.edu. Incomplete applicationpackages will not be considered.Equal Opportunity Employer 5/1224 cherokee one feather THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2011
EMPLOYMENT<strong>Eastern</strong> <strong>Band</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cherokee</strong>IndiansFor Deadlines and applications please call 497-8131.Indian Preference does apply A current job application mustbe submitted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu <strong>of</strong> aTribal application.Positions OpenClosing May 13, 2011 @ 4 pm1. Biological Technician Aide- Fisheries & Wildlife ($19,980-$24,980)2. Homeownership Occupancy <strong>Special</strong>ist- QHA ($28,790- $36,710)3. Driver- Transit ($19,980-$24,980)4. Telecommunicator- Public Safety ($23,740-$30,280)Closing May 27, 2011 @ 4 pm1. Education Curriculum Manager- Tribal Child Care ($34,900-$44,500)2. Carpenter- HELP ($23,740-$30,280)3. Composter- Composting ($18,140-$22,680)4. <strong>Special</strong> Events Coord. Assistant- Travel & Tourism ($22,000-$27,500)Open Until Filled1. EMT-P (Part-time) – EMS2. Teacher- Tribal Child Care3. Teacher Assistant- Tribal Child CareHealth & Medical Positions1. C.N.A.– Tsali Care Center2. LPN- Tsali Care Center3. CHR- CHR4. C.N.A – Home HealthSUMMER INTERNSHIP POSITIONS AVAILABLEThe Ofice <strong>of</strong> the Principal Chief announces two internship positions for theummer 2011. These positions are open to any enrolled member <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Eastern</strong>and who is currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate level educaionalprogram. The internship will last approximately 12 weeks, starting the beinning<strong>of</strong> June. The intern will receive experience in Tribal Government andperations. If interested, please pick up an application at the Council House orall 497-7029 for an application to be mailed. Deadline for applications will beriday, May 13th at 4:30pm. Applications should be returned to the Ofice <strong>of</strong> therincipal Chief in person or mailed to:fice <strong>of</strong> the Principal Chiefttn: InternshipO Box 455, <strong>Cherokee</strong>, NC 28719 5/12FT Certiied Medical AssistantTHE CHEROKEE INDIAN HOSPITAL AUTHORITY has the following jobs available:FT Certiied Medical Assistant. Anyone interested should pick up an applicationand position description from Teresa Carvalho at the <strong>Cherokee</strong> Indian HospitalHuman Resources Ofice between the hours <strong>of</strong> 8:00am – 4:00pm Monday –Friday.This position will close May 20, 2011. Indian preference does apply and a currentjob application must be submitted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu <strong>of</strong> CIHAapplication. 5/19<strong>Cherokee</strong> Indian Hospital Authority PositionsTHE CHEROKEE INDIAN HOSPITAL AUTHORITY has the following job available FTBilling Tech. Anyone interested should pick up an application and position descriptionfrom Teresa Carvalho at the <strong>Cherokee</strong> Indian hospital Human Resources Oficebetween the hours <strong>of</strong> 8:00am – 4:00pm Monday –Friday. This position will closeMay 13, 2011. Indian preference does apply and a current job application must besubmitted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu <strong>of</strong> CIHA application. 5/12MARKETPLACECarpenter HelperORGANIZATION: <strong>Cherokee</strong> Boys Club, Inc., P. O. Box 507, <strong>Cherokee</strong>, NC 28719(52 <strong>Cherokee</strong> Boys Club Loop, <strong>Cherokee</strong>, NC 28719)DEPARTMENT: Construction and FacilitiesOPENING DATE: May 5, 2011CLOSING DATE: May 19, 2011REQUIREMENTS: Must have GED or High School Diploma.DESCRIPTION: To obtain a complete Job Description, please see Tiffani Reed, HRCoordinator, at the <strong>Cherokee</strong> Boys Club, Monday through Friday from 8:30 am. to4:30 pm or call (828) 497-9101.Must complete a pre-employment and ongoing random drug test. Must complywith drug-free workplace rules and CBC Board policies in regards to the drug-freepolicy.Indian Preference does apply in the illing <strong>of</strong> this position. If claiming IndianPreference, applicant must submit the appropriate certiicate. 5/12J0B ANNOUNCEMENTPOSITIONS: On-the-Job Training (OJT) positions for Summer Youth (Employmentwill begin on June 6, 2011 and end on July 22, 2011.)ORGANIZATION: <strong>Cherokee</strong> Boys Club, Inc., P. O. Box 507, <strong>Cherokee</strong>, NC 28719(52 <strong>Cherokee</strong> Boys Club Loop, <strong>Cherokee</strong>, NC 28719)DEPARTMENT: Various Departments within ClubOPENING DATE: May 9, 2011CLOSING DATE: May 20, 2011REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be high school or college students andmust provide a letter <strong>of</strong> reference from a school principal, teacher, counselor, etc.,with application for employment. Students under the age <strong>of</strong> 18 are required tosubmit a workers permit. This permit can be provided from the Boys Club’s HROfice.DESCRIPTION: To obtain a complete job description, please see Tiffani Reed, HRCoordinator, at the <strong>Cherokee</strong> Boys Club, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to4:30 pm or call (828) 497-9101.Must complete a pre-employment and ongoing random drug test. Must complywith drug-free workplace rules and CBC Board policies in regards to thedrug-free policy.Indian Preference does apply in the illing <strong>of</strong> this position. If claiming IndianPreference, applicant must submit the appropriate certiicate. 5/19RFPs, BID, etc.Request for QuotesOld <strong>Cherokee</strong> High School Hazardous Materials AssessmentPlease Pick Up RFQ at: OENR 1840 Painttown Rd <strong>Cherokee</strong>, NC 28719 OR EMAIL:joshpark@nc-cherokee.com. Proposal due date: 5/27/2011 3:00PMCONTACT: JOSH PARKER (ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE OFFICER) 828-788-2474 5/19Request for Qualiications (RFQ) for the construction <strong>of</strong><strong>Cherokee</strong> Phoenix Theatre ExpansionQualiications from general contractors who can demonstrate substantial experiencein the construction <strong>of</strong> stadium-seat movie theatres. The complete requirementsfor this RFQ and submittal format are in an RFQ packet which may beobtained by contacting Manuel Maples, Project Development Coordinator at theEBCI Ofice <strong>of</strong> Economic Development, at 828-497-1794.Responders to this RFQ must submit their responses in writing not later than4:00 PM on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 to the Ofice <strong>of</strong> Economic Development inSuite 129 <strong>of</strong> Ginger Lynn Welch Center. Responses must be submitted as requiredin the RFQ.First preference will be given to qualiied TERO contractors. 5/12One Feather deadlineTuesday at 12noonTHURSDAY, MAY 12, 2011cherokee one feather25
CELEBRATIONSHappy 5th BirthdayDanica K. Hill5-16-06Happy 5th BirthdayPrecious!Danica K. HillHappy 1st BirthdayMackenzie!!!Love,Mama, Daddy and LoganHappy BirthdayJack BradleyFrom your FamilyGrandchildrenGreat GrandchildrenWeLove You!Granny,Grandpa &Uncle NickHappy BirthdayMcKennaLove youMama & Daddy Love You!In MemoryDavid “Porky” LongThe love <strong>of</strong> my lifeNot one single day goes byWithout you on my mindSunday…<strong>of</strong> all days…Mother’s Day Was 4 years sinceGod called you homeHe took you to save meI miss you terriblyYou’ll always be “My Sweetest <strong>of</strong> Sweets”I’ll love you alwaysBobbi Long1st Annual Teeing up to FightAlzheimer’s Golf TournamentJune 12 at Sequoyah Naonal GolfClub. Registraon starts at 8amwith a shotgun start at 9am. Twopersoncaptain’s choice format.$75/person includes golf, cart fee,goody bag and lunch. Mulligansare $5/each (limit two per player).Sponsorships are available at thefollowing levels: Corporate $1000,Gold $500, Silver $250 and Hole$150. Info: 497-30005/12Join Us at Qualla Arts and Cras onFRIDAY May 20, 2011 from 2pm-5pm for abook signing by Anna Fariello author <strong>of</strong> therecently published <strong>Cherokee</strong> Poery: Fromthe Hands <strong>of</strong> Our Elders.Books will be available for purchase on site$12.99 plus tax.During this me a skilled <strong>Cherokee</strong>poer will be demonstrang andanswering quesons as part <strong>of</strong> Qualla’s“Meet the Arst” program sponsored bythe <strong>Cherokee</strong> Preservaon Foundaon.5/1226 cherokee one feather THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2011
GARY R.LEDFORDforPRINCIPALCHIEF2011* 1980 graduate <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cherokee</strong> High School* Entered U.S. Air Force March 1986 -rered in September 2006* EBCI Director <strong>of</strong> Public Safety -April 2007 - present* Degrees in Electronic Systems Technologyand Intelligence Studies and Technology* Graduate <strong>of</strong> U.S. Army Intelligence School andDefense Intelligence Agency’s Strategic DebriefingProgram* Chosen to represent all American Indian tribes inthe U.S. in President Obama’s Intelligence-SharingIniaveAs a Tribe, we must:* Develop Prioritized Spending Plans that Beneit theTribe as a Whole* Seek out New Investments that Maximize Return andMinimize Risk* Diversify the Revenue Stream by Creating New BusinessOpportunities that Appeal to a Broader Scope <strong>of</strong> Visitor* Develop a Full Spectrum Attack on Critical Issues suchas: Health Care Reform, Land Acquisition and Utilization,Illicit Drug Use, Domestic Violence, Child Abuse, etc.* Solidify our Relationships with our Federal and StatePartners to Strengthen our National Position* Reafirm our Commitment to our Culture, our Language,and to our People25 Years <strong>of</strong> Dedicated Public ServiceEXPERIENCED, MOTIVATED, READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP!!!garyledford777@gmail.comPaid for by the Candidate 5/12THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2011cherokee one feather27
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