June 9, 2011 - Eastern Band of Cherokee

New Kituwah AcademyCow Drop FundraiserSaturday, June 25 at 11amCherokee Indian FairgroundsGrand prize will be 30% of the gross cketsales up to a max of $4,500!!920 Tsalagi Rd. • 828-497-9143Ask forCecil Queen -at KenWilson FordHow does this work? Buy one of 150 squares which arebeing sold for $100/each. If the cow does what cows do onyour square, you win!! Tickets can be purchased from anyNew Kituwah Parent.Info: Becky Walker 497-6933, Rosie McCoy 399-1643,Sarah Toineeta 788-7103You are cordially invited toparticipate in the CherokeeBusiness Expo Thursday, July28 from 5:00 pm until 7:00pm at Harrah’s CherokeeCasino & Hotel in Cherokee,North Carolina.6/16The Business Expo will highlight Cherokee owned businesses andintroduce participating companies to state, regional, and federalcontracting opportunities. Participating Cherokee businesses will learnabout business development opportunities across the state.Ken Wilson Ford, Exit 31 off I-40Ask for Cecil Queen and we will get you into a carthat gets good mileage.1-800-532-4631We encourage you to have a reserved table/booth to showcase yourbusiness. You are welcome to participate with or without a booth.However, if you do want to showcase your business at the EXPO, youare encouraged to make arrangements to participate at your earliestconvenience. Those businesses participating are encouraged to attendpre-conference training to be held on June 22. Training will focus onhow to market your business in a trade-show environment as well ashow to leverage business certifications to grow and develop yourcompany.Please mark your calendar for this important regional event. Foradditional information on the Expo and training or to registerplease phone Ms. Lynn Blankenship at 828-497-1671.6/92 cherokee one feather THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2011

NEWS ka-no-he-daBone Marrow Drive held in Cherokee189 Come out toSupport EventBy SCOTT MCKIE B.P.ONE FEATHER STAFFEBCI tribal member BrandiCooper has a rare bone marrowdisease. Doctors havebeen unable to determinewhich of three diseases she has (Aplasticanemia, Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria[PNH], ormyelodisplacia), but one thing they aresure of is that a bone marrow transplantwould cure her…that much is certain.So, members of the EBCI Health &Medical Division organized a bloodmarrow donor drive in Cherokee. Thedrive, which was held at three separatelocations, drew a total of 189 peopleinterested in helping Brandi and signingup for the National Bone MarrowRegistry.“The bone marrow drive wentwell,” said Brandi. “There were manyvolunteers from the community andthe event went smoothly. I am proudof those that donated their time, energyand efforts to this great cause.”“I am also thankful to those whowere willing to be placed on the registryin my honor. I truly hope thishelps our community and will continueto encourage others to join the registry.A special thanks goes out to the followingpeople/programs: Aneva Hagberg,Radonna Crowe, Keahana Lambert-Sluder, Rosie McCoy, Healthy Cherokeestaff, Fire Dept. staff and communityvolunteers.”Brandi related that it generallytakes about three to six months forthose participating in a drive to beadded to the registry so the news of apossible match could be a little waysAuto*Home*Business*Motorcycle*BoatRV*Non-Owners/OperatorsBRYSON CITY INSURANCEAGENCYSCOTT MCKIE B.P./One FeatherMiss Cherokee Tonya Carroll ills out a form at the Bone Marrow Drive held inCherokee at the Cherokee Fire Department on Wednesday, June 1.Your Local Independent AgentPROGRESSIVECall Today for a Free Quote!(828) 488-4567703 East Main St. Bryson City 6/30off yet.McCoy was a volunteer at the mainsite, the Cherokee Fire Departmentconference room, and commented, “Itwas encouraging to see people turn outand want to help with this cause.There were some people that came byto check their eligibility who weredealing with their own health problems,and it was very touching thatthey wanted to be a part of and evenassist though they had it rough themselves.I’m looking forward to helpingwith the next bone marrow register.It’s important that all people get registered,no matter what ethnicity youare.”The National Marrow Donor Program(NMDP) states that bone marrowdonor matches usually occur withinethnic groups. According to iguresfrom the organization, American Indian/AlaskaNative donors accountedfor 1.1 percent of the total donations asof January 2009.Many donors are concerned thatthe marrow donation process is extremelypainful. Information fromNMDP states that the donation processis done under general or regional anesthesiaso the process itself is painless.“Discomfort and side effects vary fromperson to person. Most marrowdonors experience some side effectsafter donation. Common side effects ofmarrow donation include: lower backpain, fatigue, stiffness when walking,and bleeding at the collection site.”McCoy commented, “Some peopleexpressed fear, ‘what if I am a match?I’ve heard it’s a painful procedure.’Well, I look at it like this: What if itwere your child or your parent? Imaginethe heartbreak and pain some familiesendure because a match was notlocated, or their loved one is waitingon that special match. I would gladlybe uncomfortable for a brief period oftime if it helped save someone else’slife, no matter who they were.”To learn about the entire processof bone marrow donation, visit BeThe-Match.org or call 1-800-MARROW-2.CATALOOCHEEDENTAL GROUP16 Cherokee Crossing Suite #2Whier, NC 28719 (Beside Food Lion)828.497.4028Family Dentistry* DR. PHILIP FISHER, DMD ** DR. JASON BODNAR, DMD ** DR. BRANDON WYATT, DDS *State-of-the-Art FacilityNew Patients Welcome!Cosmec Denstry * Dental ImplantsInvisalign Braces * Emergency PreventaveDenstry * Extracons * Teeth Whitening* Root Canal 8/11P.O. Box 501, Cherokee, 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 Cherokee One Feather, to the addressabove. Info: DeAnne Smith (828) 497-1750.Published WeeklyEastern Band of Cherokee Indians -OwnersSecond Class Postage PaidCherokee, N.C. 28719, USPS 715-640Deadline - Tuesday at 12noonEmail or call for Advertising RatesCherokee’s Award WinningNewspaper since 1966North Carolina Press Assoc.The office of The Cherokee One Featherrecycles and this newspaper is printed onRecycled PaperScan this QR Codewith yourSmartphoneto visit theOne FeatherwebsiteCONTENTS © 2011 CHEROKEE ONE FEATHERSTUDY ART INCHEROKEE(828) 497-39457/21THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2011cherokee one feather3

EVENTS and HAPPENINGSneed something to do? check out these possibilities to it everyone’s budgetcruisin’This 1956 Buick Roadmaster wasone of many vintage hot rods ondisplay at last year’s Cruise theSmokies Spring Rod Run. The annualevent is is coming to the AcquoniExpo Center on June 10-12.Admission is $10/day with children6 and under free. Info: AnnBall 497-2603.SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One FeatherfreeLots of fun for no dough...cherokee voicesThe annual Cherokee Voices Festival will be held atthe Museum of the Cherokee Indian on Saturday,June 11. Info: Barbara Duncan 497-348110:00 a.m. Cherokee Friends - Storytelling10:30 a.m. Looking Beyond - Gospel11:00 a.m. Jerry Wolfe - Storytelling11:30 a.m. Welch Family - Gospel12:00 p.m. Raven Rock Dancers12:30 p.m. Kathi and Leroy Littlejohn - Stories inEnglish & Cherokee1:00 p.m. Oconaluftee Village Dancers1:30 p.m. Tawodi Brown - Flute2:00 p.m. Mark and Nan Brown - Gospel2:30 p.m. Lloyd Arneach - Storytelling3:00 p.m. Warriors of AniKituhwa4:00 p.m. Driver Pheasant - Storytelling4:30 p.m. Cherokee Children's DancerscheapEvents for less than $20 per personcherokee day with the touristsThe Asheville Touristsminor-league baseballteam will host CherokeeDay on Sunday,June 12. TheTourists willtake on theHickory Crawdadsat 4:05pm with PrincipalChief MichellHicks throwingout the irstpitch. Tickets areavailable at the EBCI Budget & Finance Ofice for only$5 which is a $3 discount. Team info: (828) 258-0428, ext. 200a littlemoreCosts $20 or more, but not badrock-n-rollPeople attending this show will get the chance tohear music from Buddy Holly, Elvis and Roy Orbison -all performed by some of today’s best impersonators.The show is scheduled for Saturday, June 11 at7:30pm at the Harrah’s Cherokee Casino & HotelEvent Center. Tickets are $20. Info: 1-800-745-30004 cherokee one feather THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2011- Page Compiled By SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather

NEWS ka-no-he-daGourd Artists gather in CherokeeA close-up shot ofLagasse’s handshard at work.Judy Lagasse, ofSt. Augustine, Fla.,works on a gourdbasket using theHarry Techniqueduring the irstday of the GourdArtists Gatheringon Friday, June 3.The event, held atthe Cherokee Indian,was heldJune 3-5.John Summey, of Rutherfordton, shows off a painted gourdhe was working on Friday. He has been painting gourdssince 1990 and says he has been an artist since he was a boy.“I love color,” he said. “I don’t like repetition.” He startedhis art career by taking his mother’s white dishes and placingthem over a kerosene lamp until soot covered themmaking them black and grey. He would then take a pineneedle and scratch out designs on the plate.Gourds of all shapes and sizes were for sale at the event.Photos by SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One FeatherTHURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2011cherokee one feather5

NEWS ka-no-he-daCommittee: The Tribeneeds a ConstitutionGoverning Documents ReviewCommittee reports Findingsto Tribal CouncilBy SCOTT MCKIE B.P.ONE FEATHER STAFFThe Eastern Band of CherokeeIndians needs a Constitution.That was themajor inding reported bythe Governing Documentseview Committee to the Tribal Counilon Thursday, June 2.The Committee, having inished aormal 10-week review of various govrningdocuments of the Tribe, gave aeport listing its indings and recomendations.The Committee, consistngof tribal members from variousommunities, was formed followinghe passage of Resolution No. 2712010).“It was the irm belief of the memersof the Committee that the Tribeeeds a Constitution and that the Chareris not,” said Sarah Sneed, J.D., anBCI tribal member and Harvard Lawchool graduate who served as facilitaorduring the review process. “Underconstitutional system, the Tribeeeds to be re-organized so that theres an independent judicial branch ando that the rights of the people are eleated.”“Many of us feel that this projectas just a beginning for a lot of worko be done,” Sneed added.A grant from the Cherokee PreservationFoundation funded the project,and the Qualla Boundary Public Libraryserved as the iscal agent for thegrant. Digital copies of all of the documentsreviewed during the process areavailable at the Library.“I have enjoyed working with theEBCI Document Review Committeewith this project,” said Robin Swayney,Qualla Library manager. “I have feltthat having this information all togetherin one place will be very beneicialnot only to develop a Constitution,but as an educational tool as well.”“The history behind these documentsis fascinating and interesting. My maingoal was to educate the public on ourhistory. I think the Committee has donea great job in working together. I thankeveryone who is involved in helpingmake this project a reality. I feel weneed to know more about our historyand our culture.”The Committee issued several recommendationsin its report including:* Assembling, compiling and preservinghistorical documents relating tothe Tribe in a place easily accessiblefor tribal members* EBCI government should be “restructuredpursuant to a constitutional systemthat includes independentbranches of government, separation ofpowers and protection of individualmembers’ rights”Scan this QR Code to view theGoverning Documents ReviewCommitee report or visitwww.nc-cherokee.com/theonefeather.* Tribal Council should fund the developmentof a governing document thatis “consistent with constitutional standardsas the Committee inds to benecessary”* Tribal Council should adopt an approvalpercentage for Tribal referendums“based on the number ofmembers voting, rather than on thetotal number of registered voters toavoid the problem that arose with respectto the 1986 referendum.”The 1986 referendum vote ratiiedthe currently used governing documentknown as the Charter and GoverningDocument of the Eastern Bandof Cherokee Indians. An InvestigatingCommittee, in 1993, found that theadoption and ratiication of the 1986document was invalid “because the approvalrequirement in place underChapter 207 had not been fulilled.”Chapter 207 is the business charterissued to the Tribe by the State ofNorth Carolina in 1889. According tothe report, “Chapter 207 was upheld asthe governing document of the EasternBand in 1931 and on February 19,1934, over the signatures of nineCouncil members, the Tribal CouncilChairman, the Principal Chief and theAgency Superintendent submitted theprovisions of Chapter 207 as theTribe’s constitution in response to federalinquiry as to whether the EasternBand wished to accept the provisionsof the Indian Reorganization Act.”The Committee stated in the reportthat it does not agree with the 1993 InvestigatingCommittee’s indings thatthe referendum vote was invalid. “TheCommittee does conclude, however,that the number of registered voterscast to approve the 1986 changes tothe EBCI governing document did notmeet the 25 percent approval requirementset by Tribal Council for thatelection.”Following the report, Chairman JimOwle commented, “I want you guys tocontinue to work on getting a Constitutionfor this Tribe. Hopefully, this isthe irst step.”“It was the irm belief of the members ofthe Committee that the Tribe needs aConstitution and that the Charter is not.”- Sarah Sneed, J.D., EBCI tribal member who facilitatedthe Governing Documents Review Committee proceedings6 cherokee one feather THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2011

1817 & 1819: Treaessigned, Basis for North CarolinaCherokees was landcessions and Cherokee withdrawingfrom the CherokeeNaon being given 640 acreswithin this ceded territoryTIMELINE OFEBCI GOVERNANCEEarly 1800sNEWS ka-no-he-da1846: Treaty with CherokeeNaon which excluded theEastern Cherokee’ rights andclaims to U.S. Government1830s1840s1838: Removal to IndianTerritory in Oklahoma,known as the Trail of Tears1870: Changes toConstuon establishes theLegislave and ExecuveBranches of Government1860s1868: First Constuon andthe establishment of theEastern Band of CherokeeIndians and its GeneralCouncil1886: U.S. Supreme Courtdecides in Eastern Band ofCherokee Indians v. USGovernment & CherokeeNaon that EBCI membersare cizens of NorthCarolina and are not apolical enty1897: State Charteramended, becomesChapter 2071870s1880s1890s1889: Eastern BandCherokees recognizedreceives North CarolinaCharter under Chapter 211,recognized as a policalenty by state1875: Final Constuon isadopted with amendmentsand signed by Lloyd C. Welch,known as Lloyd WelchConstuon1931 & 1932:Charter Amendments1947: Chapter 207 amendedgiving full authority to EBCIfor self-government. Thisacon legally closed thejurisdicon of the N.C. Stateharter.- Timeline informationprepared by Peggy Hill,Yellowhill Community, andcontained in the GoverningDocuments ReviewCommitee Report.Timeline Design byScott McKie B.P./One Feather.2010: Resoluon No. 271establishes a GoverningDocument ReviewCommiee.1930s1940s1980s1990s2000s1934: Indian ReorganizaonAct: Charter submied asEBCI’s “Constuon &Charter”. This acon sets upa jurisdiconal conflicteven though Federal Lawsupersedes State law.1986: Chapter 207changed by Tribal Councilby removal of sectionsand the addition of foursections, name changes toCharter & GoverningDocument1993: InvesgangCommiee finds that 1986Council acon was invalid.THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2011cherokee one feather7

NEWS ka-no-he-daOpening Night at the DramaMike Crowe Jr.(left), in the role ofJunaluska, assistsGeneral AndrewJackson played byAndrew Tate.The crowdwatches thepre-showentertainment.Kanati (left), played by Zachary Snyder, and Selu, played byMorgan McLaughlin, take the audience through the story asthe narrators and focal roles. Snyder, from Tucker County,West Virginia, is a junior at Davis & Elkins College pursuinga double major in Theater Arts and Technical Theater.McLaughlin, from Broken Bow, Okla., is a graduate of theUniversity of Oklahoma with a bachelor of ine arts degreein Acting.enowned Cherokee basket-maker Lucille Lossiah (front, center) was honored with a Certiicate ofecognition and a Road to Soco Pendleton Blanket on opening night for her outstanding contributionso the world of American Indian baskets. Shown (left-right) are: Principal Chief Michell Hicks; Johnissue, executive director of the Cherokee Historical Association; Lossiah; Vice Chairman B. Ensley;ellowhill Rep. David Wolfe and Vice Chief Larry Blythe.Photos by DAWN ARNEACH/One Feather contributor8 cherokee one feather THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2011

NEWS ka-no-he-daCherokee Teens testify at EPA Mercury HearingBy ELIZABETH CROWETwo teen cousins, both EBCItribal members, testiied atan Environmental ProtectionAgency (EPA) hearing in Atlanta,Ga. on Thursday, May 26 on theeffects of mercury and other toxicemissions from coal power plants. TheEPA has proposed more protectivestandards for these toxic chemicalsand the hearing in Atlanta was thethird and inal opportunity for citizensto provide oral comments on the proposedmercury/air toxics rules.Simon Montelongo, 13, of the Yellowhillcommunity, said in his statement,“I grew up ishing with mygrandfather in the Oconaluftee River.One day, I asked my mother if shewould take me to Fontana Lake becauseI really love to ish, and she toldme that I couldn’t because of the highmercury content in the lake.”“I would like to have clean watereverywhere I go so I could try differentkinds of ish without mercury andother toxic chemicals. I want the EPAto protect the health of my family andmy people by telling companies to stopreleasing harmful chemicals frompower plants,” Montelongo said.Mercury is a highly toxic chemicalthat is released into the environmentfrom coal power plants and other industrialfacilities. When it settles inwatersheds it is taken in by ish, bioaccumulatesand travels through the foodchain to humans. Mercury exposure,like lead and other heavy metals, islinked to devastating learning and developmentaldisabilities and otherchronic health disorders. Mercury caneven cross the placenta of a pregnantwoman and affect an unborn child.The EPA’s rule would also reduceemissions of arsenic, chromium, nickeland acid gases like hydrogen chlorideand hydrogen luoride the latter twoare suspected as causing cancer.Hannah Crowe, age 14, whose extendedfamily is also from Yellowhill,submitted written testimony to theEPA. “I want what is best for everyonein my town, my state, and my country:To keep health up and death down.And when the EPA has the power tosave lives, I hope that they’ll make theright choice.”The EPA estimates that the proposedrule would improve publichealth by avoiding illnesses. For exampleby 2016 the rule would help avoidup to 17,000 premature deaths, 4,500cases of chronic bronchitis, 11,000non-fatal heart attacks, 120,000 casesof aggravated asthma, 12,200 emergencyroom and hospital visits. Theseavoided health problems will saveroughly $14 for every $1 spent to complywith the rule, such as with betterpollution control technologies forpower plants.The EPA is accepting written commentson the proposed mercury andair toxic standards through July 5. Informationon the proposed standardscan be found at http;//www.regulations.gov.Written comments may besubmitted to EPA by email at a-andrDocket@epa.org,or b postal mail toAir and Radiation Docket and InformationCenter, Environmental ProtectionAgency, Mail Code:: 2822T, 1200 PennsylvaniaAve NW, Washington DC20460.Elizabeth is the director of the KentuckyEnvironmental Foundation.“I grew up ishing with mygrandfather in theOconaluftee River. Oneday, I asked my mother ifshe would take me toFontana Lake because Ireally love to ish, and shetold me that I couldn’t becauseof the high mercurycontent in the lake.”- Simon Montelongo,shown testifying at a recent EPAhearing in Atlanta(Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Crowe)Quality, Service, & Price“Our home came in early and was under budget!! We do not hesitate to tell anyone aboutAmerica's Home Place with our full recommendation.”$162,138Dick and Victoria - Franklin, NC$156,393Custom Home Builder$119,422Hartford C3,465 Under Roof Sq Ft$47 Per SFAshford2,928 Under Roof Sq Ft$54 Per SFBartram2,018 Under Roof Sq Ft$60 Per SFFranklin Model Center335 NP & L LoopFranklin, NC 28734828-586-1980AmericasHomePlace.com800-NEW HOUSE*Call or visit your AHP Building Consultant for details. Prices only available at the Franklin Custom Home Model Center. Prices are under-roof, built on your lot prices and do not include closing costs, land, or site improvements to land. Artist’s renderingsmay show upgrades not included in price and may not reflect actual finished home or landscaping. Offer expires 6/30/11.THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2011cherokee one feather9

NEWS ka-no-he-daOriginal Flour Corn Seeds returned to the TribeBy SARAH MCCLELLAN-WECHEva Welch, age 5, acceptedthree gallons of a rare,pure line of Cherokeewhite lour corn seedfrom seed-saver KeithNicholson on Saturday, May 28. Eva returnedthe seeds to the Eastern Bandof Cherokee Indians through her father,Kevin Welch, who heads up the Tribe’sseed bank and the Center for CherokeePlants.Nicholson related that these seedsare from a pure line of lour corngrown by a Cherokee family in Tuckaseegee.Ronnie Creasman, a Tuckaseegeegardener and heirloom seedenthusiast, was given some of the seedmany years ago. He understood therarity of this pure lour corn line andkept it from crossing with other varieties.In 2008, Creasman shared someseeds with Nicholson who is an enthusiasticseed-saver and specializes inthe seeds of the mountain region.Nicholson grew the lour corn fortwo seasons in order to have enough tomake a substantial gift to the Tribe.Thanks to Keith’s efforts, a piece ofCherokee heritage has been returnedto the Tribe.Interested Cherokee growersshould contact Kevin Welch in the EBCICooperative Extension ofice for informationabout how to become a seedsharepartner. Seed-starter packets willbe given to growers who agree to growthe seed in isolation to keep it pure,and share 10% of their irst harvestPhoto by Sarah McClellan-WelchEva Welch, age 5, of the Big Cove Community, accepts heirloom lour corn from Franklin gardener Keith Nicholson.back with the Center for CherokeePlants. To keep this lour corn pure itcan not be grown within 700 feet ofany other type of corn. Care must betaken because there are so many gardenswith sweet corn and ields of feedcorn in the area.Sarah is the EBCI Agriculture ExtensionAgent for the EBCI CooperativeExtension ofice.Humphrey retires from Health & MedicalBy CYNTHIA KEEFER, RN, BSNJanet Humphrey recently retiredrom the EBCI Cherokee Heath & MedcalDivision. She began working as anN over forty years ago as an adolesentpsychiatric nurse at Ohio Stateniversity Hospital, and has served ashe Cherokee Middle and High Schoolurse for ifteen and a half years.Humphrey has worked in severalacets of nursing throughout her caeer,including holding RN positions ateorgia Mental Health and at Kleinchools in Houston, Texas. She planso spend much of her retirement travlingin her R.V. with her husband andpending plenty of time with her famly.“Her unwavering leadership, compassionand devotion are exemplaryand she will be dearly missed by bothher patients and colleagues,” saidVickie Bradley, RN, Deputy Health andMedical Division. “We wish her thevery best as she begins her new andexciting journey.”Cynthia is the program manager forthe EBCI Women’s and Children’sClinical Services.>>Photo courtesy of Cynthia KeeferVickie Bradley (right) presents JanetHumphrey the Glass Slipper Awardhonoring her retirement.10 cherokee one feather THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2011

Cherokee Boys ClubWeekly ReportCLUB SCHEDULE:June 6 – June 17 – Cherokee Schools - Summer SchoolWednesday, June 15 – Board of Directors Meeting- 8:30 a.m.Thursday, June 16 – Safety Committee Meeting – 11:30 a.m. – CBC ConferenceRoomMonday, June 20 – Health Screen – 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. –CBC Conference RoomCONGRATULATIONS!Congratulations to Paige Crowe and David Taylor on the birth of their daughter,Laila Jaide Crowe-Taylor. She was born on Sunday, June 5 at 11:45 p.m. Sheweighed 7 lbs. 7 oz. and was 20” long. Paige is currently employed in the BoysClub’s Administration Department as an OJT Intern. Congratulations to SherryToineeta, grandmother of Laila Jaide, who also works in the Boys Club’s AdministrationDepartment. Our best wishes to all!AGELINK CHILD CARE NEWSCongratulations to Agelink Child Care and School Age programs for receivingSuperior ratings from their Health Inspection on Monday, June 6. The School AgeBuilding scored 100% with no demerits. With the temperatures soaring andschool vacations in full swing, Agelink is busy making plans for summer ield trips.Please watch for more information regarding fundraisers to to help support thesetrips!PRESENTATION TO GENERAL MANAGERAt the last Boys Club Board of Directors Meeting, Ray Kinsland, former ClubGeneral Manager, presented a framed poster to the new General Manager, TommyLambert, to be displayed in the Club’s lobby. The following was also framed withthe poster to give a brief history of why the poster was presented to Mr. Kinsland:Cherokee Boys Club was a pioneer in securing inancing for facilities and equipmentfrom USDA Farmers Home Administration Community Facilities Division. TheClub, endorsed by the Tribe, obtained the irst signiicant Community Facility loan toa tribe or tribal program. The Club’s success in repaying these loans on or beforeschedule established a relationship with FHA (later named Rural Economic andCommunity Development) which continues today. RECD has provided inancing formany Club and Tribal programs, and also for other tribes.On June 15, 1994, the Club hosted a RECD district and state conference coordinatedby RECD manager, William T. Barefoot, who serviced many of the Club andTribal loans. Mr. Barefoot, now deceased, presented this poster to the Club GeneralManager during the conference. It was placed in the General Manager’s ofice forthe next 17 years where it has been an inspiration to hundreds of Club members,staff and visitors. On May 18, 2011 the past Club General Manager presented theposter to the present General Manager to be placed in the Club ofice lobby dediatedto the future in memory of the past.he words of the document are printed below for others to enjoy and take toeart.Attitude“The longer I live, the more I realize theimpact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me,is more important than facts.It is more important than the past, thaneducation, than money, than circumstances, thanfailures, than successes, than what other peoplethink or say or do. It is more important thanappearance, giftedness, or skill. It will make orbreak a company…a church…a home.The remarkable thing is we have a choice everyday regarding the attitude we will embracefor that day. We cannot change our past…We cannot change the fact that people will act ina certain way. We cannot change the inevitable.The only thing we can do is play on the onestring we have, and that is our attitude…I am convinced that life is 10% what happens tome and 90% how I react to it. And so it is withyou…we are in charge of our ATTITUDES.”~Charles Swindoll~NEWS ka-no-he-daImportant Date for EBCI SSI RecipientsIf you are an enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee 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 ofice is currently available to accept your receipts at their of-ice located at 43 John Crowe Hill Rd., (across from Cherokee Cablevision). Theofice 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 OficeDNA 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 of 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 EnrollmentCYC taking Applications for Kindergarten StudentsThe Boys & Girls Clubs of Cherokee – Cherokee Youth Center is currently takingapplications for 2011-12 for “New” Kindergarten club members only. Thereare 10 open slots still available for the 2011-12 Kindergarten after-school program.These slots will be open on a irst come, irst served basis until all slots areilled. After the slots are illed, the remaining applications will be added to awaiting list. No applications will be given out for the waiting list. Applicationscan be picked up at the BGCA of CherokeeCenter located at 1570 Acquoni Road. Staff not be email or fax applications.All new Kindergarteners and their parents will be required to submit a completedapplication, pay $10.00 membership fee, and attend a scheduled orientation.Orientation will be held the last part of July. Updated information and thefee will be collected at this time.New Kindergartners members will be scheduled to start attending the BGCAof Cherokee- Cherokee Youth Center on the irst day of school for school year2011 – 2012. Info: 497-3119- Matt Holliield, CYC managerAdopt a section of Botanical GardensTo All Community Clubs: Would your club like to “adopt” a section of the OconlaufteeIndian Village botanical gardens? All community clubs are encouraged tochallenge each other on who can come up with the most beautiful lowers intheir respective sections. Cherokee Historical Association (CHA) will offer a specialprize at the end of the season to the club that has been the most successful.CHA will recognize your community club in the section that you’ve planted in.Info: Linda Squirrel 497-2111 ext. 202.- Cherokee Historical AssociationSpinning workshop at OICAOICA (Oconaluftee Institute of Cultural Arts) is sponsoring a workshop in handspinninganimal ibers into yarn for the complete beginner on Friday, June 17from 9am – 12pm. The instructor will be Martha Owen, resident spinner and naturaldyer at the John C. Campbell Folk School and co-owner of the Yarn Circle inPeachtree. The workshop is free, but space is limited so please call OICA to signup 497-3945. Info: Beth at RTCAR 554-6925.- Beth Johnson, RTCARTHURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2011cherokee one feather11

NEWS ka-no-he-daSCC PhotoA new partnership of support between Southwestern Community College and Harrah’s Cherokee Casino provides free GED classes on site to Harrah’s employees.From left are (seated) Liam Maney and Jessica Brett, Harrah’s employees and GED volunteers, Desmond Biddle and Travis Boisclair, Harrah’s employees and GEDstudents; (standing) Karina Bottchenbaugh, Harrah’s career development specialist, Yvonne Price, SCC basic skills recruitment specialist, Robert Cooper, Jean Bockstahlerand Amy Shoffeitt, SCC GED instructors.Harrah’s providing Free GED TrainingThe only thing that can preventyou from successfully gettingyour GED is you.That’s how it is at Harrah’s CheroeeCasino and Hotel anyway, accordngto Tina Vaitkus, Harrah’s talentevelopment manager.Harrah’s partners with SouthwestrnCommunity College to provide theree GED training. Southwestern paysll costs associated with the instrucors,educational books, testing assessentand academic supplies.“We have classes on site; we workith supervisors in scheduling so emloyeescan attend class. We even proidetutors,” Vaitkus said. “So if one ofur employees wants to get his GED,nly his lack of effort can prevent itrom happening.”Classes are taught at the casinorom 2-9 p.m. Thursdays and from 3-8ondays at SCC’s Cherokee Center.ne of those taking advantage of thepportunity is table games host Travisoisclair of Sylva.“At Harrah’s they give you thehance to move up with the corporaionbut you can’t if you don’t haveour GED,” said Boisclair, who droppedut of high school in the 10th grade.The 27-year-old Boisclair said he isetting his GED to further his careernd to set an example for his 8-yearldson, Travis Jr.“I worked constructionbefore, but nowat Harrah’s I have areal chance to advance.And, I know Ican’t without myGED.”- Desmond Biddle,father of four“I want my son to know that eventhough you make mistakes- like I didwhen I dropped out of high schoolthatyou can learn from that, said Boisclair.“Mainly what I want him to learnis don’t give up.”Boisclair’s co-worker and fellowGED student Desmond Biddle understandsthat message well. Like Boisclair,he dropped out of high school inthe 10th grade to work.“I worked construction before, butnow at Harrah’s I have a real chance toadvance. And, I know I can’t withoutmy GED,” said Biddle, father of fouryoung children.“I’ll tell you what’s the hardest partabout getting your GED- and that’swalking thru the door,” summed upBiddle, who works surveillance. “Onceyou’ve made the decision to do it,you’ve got a whole network of peopleto help you.”People like Liam Maney of Cherokee.Maney, a server at Paula DeenRestaurant, volunteers in the casinoGED lab on Thursdays.“One of the guys I work with saidhe would take the GED training if I’d behis mentor, so that’s what got mestarted,” said Maney. “I like to helpother people and I like to see our employeessucceed.”Blackjack dealer Jessica Brett, ofBryson City, volunteers with the programbecause “education is the onething that has afforded me freedomand inancial independence.”Brett is especially good at helpingthe students with reading but she alsohelps with math. “Sometimes withmath I struggle right along with them.But they see if I screw up, it’s OK forthem to screw up, too.”SCC instructors like Jean Bockstahlerare always on hand for assistance.Bockstahler, a reading and mathteacher for many years, attributesmuch of the success of this unique GEDprogram to its personalization.“It’s not your traditional classroomwhere students are generally told whatto do and how to do it,” saidBochstahler. “Here everyone operateson their own strengths and weaknesses-and at their own pace. Whatwe provide is a place of encouragement,not judgment.”The partnership between SCC andHarrah’s must be working becauseparticipation in the GED program hasincreased 75 percent, according toVaitkus, who attributes much of thatsuccess to Harrah’s career developmentspecialist Karina Bottchenbaugh.“Karina works hard to let our employeesknow about the program. And,if they want to attend but their schedulesdon’t allow it, Karina works withtheir supervisors to reschedule shifts.She is such an advocate for the employeeswho want to further their education,”Vaitkus said.“Earning your GED is a huge accomplishment.It’s a stepping stone forour employees to further their educationor career. I am proud we have thisamazing program,” Bottchenbaugh saidof the Harrah’s/SCC partnership.For more information, contact KarinaBottchenbaugh, Harrah’s careerdevelopment specialist, at 497-8886.- SCC14 cherokee one feather THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2011

EBCI tribal members to graduate fromSmoky Mountain High SchoolSmoky Mountain High SchoolGraduation commencementis Thursday, June 16 at 7pmat the Ramsey Center on theWestern Carolina campus with BobReid as the guest speaker. There are10 EBCI tribal members set to graduate.Tiffany Cooper, of the Painttowncommunity, is the daughter of Johnand Katie Cooper. She received aTribal Council Achievement Awardand plans to attend Lincoln MemorialUniversity in Tennessee majoring inVeterinary Technology.Kendra Crowe, of the Painttowncommunity, is the daughter of DeniseAshenfelter. She received a TribalCouncil Achievement Award andplans to attend a four year universityto study sports medicine.Matthew Crowe, of the Wolfetowncommunity, is the son of Sheila Priceand grandson of Mollie Price. He receiveda Tribal Council AchievementAward and played Junior Varsity basketball.Matt plans to attend SouthwesternCommunity College.Chelsea Cucumber, of the Wolfetowncommunity, is the daughter ofVicki and Jimmy Cucumber. Chelseareceived the Principal Chief’s Awardand a Tribal Council AchievementAward. She was a member of the JunaluskaLeadership Council and theNational Art Honor Society. She alsowas a member of the varsity softballteam. Chelsea plans to attend WesternCarolina University and major inSocial Work.Kristan Nicole Cucumber, of theWolfetown community, is the daughterof Vicki and Jimmy Cucumber.Kristan received the Principal Chief’sAward and a Tribal Council AchievementAward. She was a member ofthe Junaluska Leadership Council andthe National Art Honor Society. Sheplans to attend Western Carolina Universityand major in Social Work.Dusty French, of the Big Covecommunity, is the son of John Frenchand Tracy Tiger. Dusty received thePrincipal Chief’s Award and a TribalCouncil Achievement Award. He plansto attend East Carolina University topursue a career in Mathematics.Benito Ray Mendia, of Cullowhee,is the son of Millie Seagle. He receivedthe Principal Chief’s Award and theTribal Council Achievement Awardand plans to enlist in the US MarineCorps after graduation.Mary Taylor, of the Yellowhillcommunity, is the daughter of DeniseTaylor. Mary received a Tribal CouncilAchievement Award. She plans to attenda four year university and majorin Political Science.Josh (JT) Trejo, of the Birdtowncommunity, is the son of T. andChickie Trejo. JT received the Best Allaround Tribal Council AchievementAward. He also received the Best inClass award for Show Choir at DisneyWorld. JT was also crowned SmokyMountain’s homecoming king and hewas a member of the varsity footballteam. He plans to attend Mars HillCollege.Cory D. Wilson, of the Wolfetowncommunity, is the daughter of BethCalhoun . He received a Tribal CouncilAchievement Award and plans to attendcollege for a nursing degree.- Smoky Mountain High SchoolDeadline for Yogi Crowe Scholarship approachingThe Yogi Crowe Memorial Scholarship Fund has announced that an offer of free tuition from the University of TenesseeGraduate School at Knoxville is available to one student per academic year working on a Master’s degree or docorate.Applicants must make a request in writing to the Yogi Crowe Memorial Scholarship Fund Board of Directors, P.. Box 892, Cherokee, NC 28719 by July 1 to be considered for this waiver. If more than one application is received, theogi Crowe Memorial Scholarship Fund Board of Directors will make a recommendation to UT Graduate School as toho should receive the tuition waiver based upon need.The Board of Directors of the Yogi Crowe Memorial Scholarship Fund reminds graduate and post-graduate studentshat July 1 is also the deadline for requesting inancial assistance from the Fund for fall semester. Applications and eligiilityguidelines are available from any of the board members, from Tribal Education or from the Website www.yogirowecherokeescholarship.org.For more information, contact any of the Scholarship Fund board members: Dr. Carmaleta Monteith, President497-2717; Dr. Reva Ballew, Vice President; Mary Herr, Secretary 497-9498; Sharon Blankenship, Treasurer 497-7071,Anita Johnson 736-2698, Leeann Bridges 497-8312 or Mary Wachacha 497-5350.- Yogi Crowe Scholarship BoardDo you have old American Flags?If you have an American Flag that is worn, faded, and in need of being retired with full MilitaryHonors, please bring these living symbols of a living nation to the American Legion SteveYoungdeer Post 143 on Acquoni Road. The Post now has a red, white, and blueAmerican Flag drop box by the front door, and it can be used day or night forlags that need to be disposed of properly. If anyone has new or gently usedAmerican Flags to be donated for future use, please leave in Flag dropbox. Info: Post Service Oficer, Warren Dupree (828) 508-2657- Warren Dupree, Steve Youngdeer American Legion Post 143NEWS ka-no-he-daDr. Bubb is BackDr. Lori Bubb is back at the CherokeeIndian Hospital. She will be seeingboth pediatric and adult patients in theGreenClinic. Dr.Bubb receivedabachelorof sciencedegreefrom SiennaCollegeinAlbany, NYand her MDat the University of Massachusetts inCIHA PhotoWorcester, Mass. Where she studied internalmedicine and pediatrics. Shedid her residency at Baystate MedicalCenter in Springield, Mass. Dr. Bubb ismarried, has one child and three crazydogs. Her hobbies are biking, hikingand ly-ishing.- Cherokee Indian HospitalQualla Library NotesNew BOOKS at the Library:Frostbitten – Kelley ArmstrongSingle white vampire – Lynsay sandsBone collector – Jeffrey DeaverBurning wire - Jeffrey DeaverDaniel X Demons and Druids – JamesPattersonEnd of the dream – Ann RuleGardens of the moon – Steven EriksonGathering – Kelley ArmstrongGood Turn – Kate AtkinsonHarvest Hunting – Yasmine GalenornHope Rekindled – Tracie PetersonNights Pleasure – Amanda AshleyPromise Canyon – Robyn CarrRiver Marked – Patricia BriggsSins of the night – Sherrilyn KenyonSomething deadly comes this way – KimHarrisonSooner the Better – Debbie MacomberStefans Diaries: The craving – L.J. SmithSuccubus Dream – Richelle MeadSuperior Death – Nevada BarrSweetest thing – Elizabeth MusserTouching Darkness – Jaime Rush- Robin Swayney, Qualla LibraryTHURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2011cherokee one feather15

CHEROKEE IN A SNAPEmail your high-resolution photos for inclusion in “Cherokee in a Snap” toscotmckie@nc-cherokee.com or call 497-1752 for more information.SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One FeatherTree FrogThis Cope’s GreyTree Frog (Hysaversicolor) wasspotted in theYellowhillCommunity onFriday, June 3.Photo by Beth Ross Johnson/RTCARLazy Day of SummerQuilts by Dr. Frances Owl Smith are on display at the CooperativeExtension ofices in Cherokee. The quilt shownabove is entitled “Lazy Day of Summer” and is done in aDresden Plate Patter. Smith has been generously donatingher time to lead a group of quilters that have been meetingthis spring to learn more about quilting. Smith says to neverthrow out your scraps! For information on the quiltinggroup or to see the beautiful quilts on display, go by the CooperativeExtension Ofice.SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One FeatherBook Fair at Dora ReedCallie Parker peruses through books at the Scholastic Book Fair at the Dora Reed Children’s Center onFriday, June 3. The book fair, organized by Patricia Swayney, literacy coordinator at the Center, ranfrom Tuesday through Friday.16 cherokee one feather THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2011

CHEROKEE IN A SNAPVITA NATIONS/OneFeather contributorFuturePhotogsIsaac and Cougtake photos of thephotographerright back.VITA NATIONS/One Feather contributorJust buzzin’ around...This bee was captured enjoying the last bits of Spring thisweek.LYNNE HARLAN/EBCI Public RelationsInsurance Commissioner visits CherokeeWayne Goodwin (2nd from left), North Carolina Insurance Commissioner, visited Cherokee and metwith Tribal oficials and leaders on Wednesday, June 1 regarding tribal concerns and to help establisha working relationship with the Tribe. Shown (left-right) are: Painttown Rep. Tommye Saunooke,Goodwin, Vice Chairman B. Ensley, Principal Chief Michell Hicks and Yellowhill Rep. David Wolfe.Scan this QR Code with yourSmartphone to visit the Cherokee OneFeather online photo galleries.THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2011cherokee one feather17

NEWS ka-no-he-daSixteen Cherokees retraceHistory as they embark on theRemember the Removal Bike RideNEWS ka-no-he-daAbove: Riders prepare to start their bicycle ride to Tahlequah, Okla. as they retrace the Trail ofTears on the Remember the Removal Bike Ride.Right: EBCI tribal elder Jack Teesateskie, from the Snowbird Community, gives a peace sign priorto the Ride’s start on Saturday, June 4.700 Miles of Pain, Glory, and RememberingTEXT and PHOTOS ByJODY BRADLEYRiders stand ready as EBCI tribal elder Jerry Wolfe (in blue shirt) smudges them prior to the start of the ride.On a sunnymorning onJune 4, sixteenbicycleriders set outfrom NewEchota, Ga. to retrace the Trailof Tears to Tahlequah, Okla.They’ve inished theirbreakfast, prepared theirbikes, applied sunscreen andstretched their muscles. It isquiet. You can almost hear themist rising from the ields asthe sun hits it. Modern, sleek,bicycles lean against buildingsconstructed by the Cherokeesin the 1800s.There is no kidding.There is no joking.Each face contemplatesthe journey ahead and the historybehind the journey. Thegroup gathers in a prayer circlebefore their ride. Theirfaces are solemn as they listen.They hold hands, theypray for a safe journey. Asthey ride off a warrior cryrises as if they are off to battle.A long road lies before them.“Remember the Removal,Never Forget” was a vision ofPrincipal Chief Chad Smith ofthe Cherokee Nation. Its missionis to create strong Cherokeeleaders throughchallenging activity and historicalawareness. As theybike from New Echota toTahlequah, they stop at historicalCherokee markers,gravesites, and landmarksalong the way.The trip takes 19 days,biking 50 to 60 miles a day.This is the fourth year for theCherokee Nation. This yearthey have 10 riders.This is the irst year theEastern Band of Cherokee Nationhas joined the ride. Theyhave six riders ranging in agefrom 16 to 60. JackTeesateskie, Hugh Lambert,Casey Cooper, Tara McCoy,Sheena Kannott, and BlaineParker ride for the EasternBand. They have been intraining since Februarypreparing for this event.At the kick off event onthe Oconaluftee Island Park,Principal Chief Michell Hickspraised the courage of the ridersand joined them in theride to Kituwah. Tom Belt, aCherokee Nation citizen, re-lected on the purpose of theride. He asked why we shouldremember the removal andthen reminded that the Cherokeesare all one nation andshould never forget that untilthey are one nation again. AtKituwah, the riders participatedin a blessing ceremonyon the mound conducted byEBCI tribal elder Jerry Wolfe.It was the irst time for manyof the Cherokee Nation ridersto visit the mother town of theCherokee.Sixteen Cherokee bikersare on the road, somewherebeyond New Echota. Theyface hot temperatures, angrydrivers, uphill climbs, downhillbreezes. At night, theysleep in tents. They ridewhere our ancestors walkedkeeping their eyes on the roadbefore them. They ride as Onenation under God to “Rememberthe Removal”. Never Forget.NOTE: If you’d like to followthe progress of the ride:cherokeeriders.net, remembertheremoval.org,CherokeeIndian Hospital’s Facebookpage, remembertheremoval.org/THERIDE.Riders form a circle to pray before embarking on their journey on Saturday, June 4.18 cherokee one feather THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2011THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2011cherokee one feather19

NEWS ka-no-he-daWCU CHEROKEE CENTER UPDATEWCU to host LanguageRevitalization Symposium6/30Guest Columnist Dr. Hartwell Francis(on behalf of Roseanna Belt)Western Carolina Universitykicks off a summerof language study onJune 22 and 23. Pleasejoin us for the 2011 Language RevitalizationSymposium on the main campusof Western Carolina University onWednesday, June 22 and Thursday,June 23.In partnership with the KituwahPreservation and Education Program,the WCU Cherokee Language Programwill host the Language RevitalizationSymposium "Envisioning Language Revitalization."Thanks to the generoussupport of Robert Conley, the SequoyahDistinguished Professor atWCU, we will be able to provide a commemorativet-shirt to the irst 75 registeredattending participants. Theprogram is also sponsored in part bythe Cherokee Preservation Foundation,and we thank them for their continuedsupport. Program outline and registrationis online:http://www.wcu.edu/29039.asporhttps://media.wcu.edu/groups/languagesymposiumWe are in a critical period forCherokee language revitalization andthe Language Symposium brings togetherlanguage educators, speakers,learners, and researchers from aroundthe country to address our speciic situationand to address language revitalizationprojects more generally.The Symposium this year is focusedon envisioning self-sustainingcommunity language programs. Nowthat we have developed the WCUCherokee language program, now thatour partners have developed the AtseKituwah Immersion K-6 elementary,now that we have community languageinstitutions like the Speakers Consortium,the Speakers Gathering, and theSpeakers Breakfast, now that theOconaluftee Institute for Cultural Artsis printing in Sequoyah's syllabary,how do we increase community involvement?How can our programs expandthe contexts of language use sothat our heritage languages are welcomed,supported, and spoken everywherearound us?One of the major themes of ourLanguage Revitalization Symposium isassessment. A big part of understandingour future depends on understandingour success, and we cannotunderstand our success unless we canmeasure it in a meaningful way.How can we express our success toour funders and, more importantly, tothe community? And potential speakersneed to understand their success.What does it mean to be a beginningCherokee language speaker? Does itmean that you know all the syllables?Does it mean you know 250 words?Does it mean you understand the complexCheroke verb structure (Galsgi'a.'I am dancing.' Sdalsgi! 'You twodance!' Analsgisgo'i. 'They dance.' Dagalsgisi.'I'm going to dance.' Osda itsalsgisdiogaduliha. 'We all want youall to dance well.')?The 2011 Language RevitalizationSymposium hosts presentations onlanguage programs, language assessment,language learning technology,and language learning community.Please join us at Western Carolina Universityon Wednesday, June 22 andThursday, June 23 for this exciting program.Visithttps://media.wcu.edu/groups/languagesymposiumfor more information.20 cherokee one feather THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2011

Dora Reed Children’s CenterBook Club WinnersNEWS ka-no-he-daCallieParker100 BookClubKyla SiennaMoore100 BookClubSCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather photosBook Signing at the LibraryThe 6th Annual Cherokee Children’s Book Project presents “Ogana in the Garden.”Join Principal Chief Michell Hicks, authors Garield Long, Jr. and Billie Jo Rich andillustrator Lora Powell, all EBCI tribal members, for a book signing event Monday,June 13 at 1pm at the Qualla Boundary Public Library. The Book project encouragesgood reading habits as well as promoting family togetherness. This book also incorporatesthe Cherokee language as well giving children a chance to learn a newphrase or a new Cherokee word. If your child received one of these books, pleasebring them and the book to have it signed by the artists. The irst 50 people will receivea copy of “Ogana in the Garden”.- Robin Swayney, Qualla Boundary LibraryWolfetown to host Elders BreakfastThe Wolfetown Community Club will be honoring all elders from Wolfetown,Rough Branch and Big Y with a breakfast on Saturday, June 11. Breakfast willstart at 9am at the Wolfetown Gym. If anyone would like to volunteer to helpserve our elders, please be at the gym by 8am.- Polly Jo Castorena, Wolfetown Community ClubBraves Big PayoffCherokee High School is holding a “Braves Big Payoff” event to raise funds forarious activities to be held during the 2011-2012 school year, including the junor/seniorprom and the senior trip. This big fundraiser will be held in lieu ofany ‘little’ fundraisers normal held throughout the year. [Note: Seniors willtill sell oranges in the fall.]Each ticket costs $100, and entitles the buyer to one steak dinner and onerize drawn from a reverse rafle to be held on Saturday, Aug. 13. The dinner willegin at 5pm and the drawing will start at 5:30. Buyer must be present to win.op prize is $3,000! Other prizes include smaller cash prizes, gift certiicates,herokee Braves game tickets, t-shirts, etc.Rising juniors and seniors are encouraged to come by the school to pick upheir tickets to sell. Tickets will be on sale throughout the summer. Info: 554-030- Debora Foerst, Cherokee Central Schoolswww.nc-cherokee.com/theonefeatherTHURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2011cherokee one feather21

OPINIONS & LETTERSAn Open Opinion letter to Candidates for Tribal Oficeand to the Eastern Band of CherokeeBy CHARLES PENICKA guiding principle of governmentfor the People of this nation and thelarger nation of which we are a part isthe rule of law provided by the separationof powers of the branches of thatgovernment and of the protection ofthe individual citizen’s rights guaranteedby that principle.The power of the government derivesfrom the consent of the governedand is neither an integral right of thatgovernment and its oficials nor assumedthrough the accession to oficeby any individual or political entity.More speciically all rights and powersnot individually ceded by the governedthrough deining documents are retainedby and remain the sole provinceof the governed themselves. We holdthis principle in common with thelarger society and governmentsaround us and in that larger governmentof which we are a part thosedeining documents are the UnitedStates Constitution, the Bill of Rightsand various amendments to the Constitution.In those documents the branchesand roles of government are deined byfunction and deliberately separatedinto individual and coequal areas toensure the protection of the rights ofthe citizens, ensure the eficient andrepresentative function of the overallgovernment and prevent the accessionor usurpation of absolute power byany one person or branch of that government.There are three branches of governmentin the United States by functionand they have roughly equivalentbodies within the Tribal government ofthe Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.They are the Executive branch representedby the President and his tribalequivalent of the Principal Chief andwhose responsibility is the overall administrativefunction of governmentand to act as the head of governmentwithin rigidly deined limits of theConstitution.The Legislative branch representedby both Houses of Congress andtheir tribal equivalent of the TribalCouncil whose responsibility is the enactmentof laws and funding of thegovernment within equally deinedlimits of the Constitution.And the Judicial branch representedby the Supreme Court and theirtribal equivalent of the Tribal SupremeCourt whose responsibility is the interpretationof the laws enacted and administeredby the government forconformance or nonconformance withthe Constitution. The Supreme Courtand its Justices also have a further responsibilityof determining whetherthe roles and actions of the Executiveor Legislative branches of governmentviolate the Constitution in any way.Each of these branches of governmentis separate and coequal by functionand is ruled by and fulills speciicallyceded authority by the governedthrough the founding document of theConstitution, the supreme law of theland.While separate and coequal, thesebranches of government work togetheras a cohesive whole to enact administerand enforce the law and will of thepeople as deined by the Constitution.In the absence of a Constitution, thefundamental and deining document ofthe roles and powers of the branchesof government, a blurring and mergingof those same roles and powers occurswith its attendant dangers of theusurpation of powers belonging toother branches of government. Evenworse in my opinion is the potentialfor the wholesale disregard for therights and dignity of the very governedwhose unhappy lot is to be citizens ofthat government. Dictatorial, arbitraryand unchecked power by any individualor branch of government over thegoverned is a condition fundamentallyunacceptable to the People.The Cherokee People by historyand inclination are a just, educated andlaw abiding people. A People endowedby the Creator with certain inalienablerights by birth within this Tribe. ThoseRights are not currently deined norprotected by a Tribal Constitutionwhich deines, separates and obligatessee LETTER next pageRemember the RemovalRider says ThanksI wanted to take some time andhank everyone who helped make myarticipation in the Remember The Reovalride possible. Of course, Chiefhad “Corntassel” Smith for extendinghe invitation, and to Principle Chiefichell Hicks for his commitment tohe health of tribal members and suportof our participation in this ride.hank you Casey Cooper for gettinghe word of the ride to us, and to Jeffachar and Cherokee Choices for reallyaking this event happen. I’d like tolso thank the Preservation Foundaionand Susan Jenkins for their inanialsupport of the ride, and of coursell of my family and friends who havencouraged me along the way, espeiallywhen I needed it. Thank you toall the Cherokee people who have encouragedus as we’ve trained, eventhose of you who laughed at “the fatguy in spandex”. Thank you to DoctorWinchester, PA Michael Wiseman andeveryone a EBCI Diabetes and CherokeeIndian Hospital for getting me toget healthy and keeping me alive.Thank you to all the drivers whoswerved to avoid us as we did ourtraining.A special thanks to my team members-Casey Cooper, Blain Parker,Sheena Kanott, Tara McCoy and JackTeesateskie. I am so honored to be onthe team with you all and to call myselfa TsaLaGi TaLi DiGaGwaDi AhNiGiLvVSgi!!!Most of all, I’d like to thank myfriends and coworkers- my family reallyat the EBCI IT Department. I’veLetters PolicyThe Cherokee One Feather is available as a forum for any opinion or point of view concerningissues of general interest. Letters should be typed, exclusive to the OneFeather. Letters must be signed and should include a name, address and phone number.Only the name and town (if writer resides outside of Cherokee) will be printed.Letters critical of specifically-named minor children will not be published. Unsignedletters will not be considered for publication at all. The One Feather will not acceptpoetry submissions as a letter or requests for pen pals.Disclaimer: the opinions expressed on the Opinions pages do not necessarily reflectthe views of the Cherokee One Feather, the Principal Chief, the Vice Chief or TribalCouncil of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.22 cherokee one feather THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2011had a dificult three years, and I wouldn’thave made it through it all withoutyour love and support. You didn’t evenask if I needed help- you just gave it, toBobbi and to me. I will also be grateful.Once again, you’re picking up my slackas I go away for three weeks. You’re allgoing with me in my heart.Hugh LambertCherokee Two Wheeled RidersTo the EBCI HigherEducation Department:I would like to take time out to expressmy extreme gratitude to all thestaff that I have had the opportunity towork with at the EBCI Higher EducationDepartment. I cannot thank you allenough for all the guidance and assistanceyou have provided me with thepast 6 years as I pursued my dreams ofobtaining my Bachelor’s and Master’sdegrees.It truly is amazing what our Tribeprovides us with while pursuing ourhigher education. I cannot count thenumber of times I have been withother students who were worriedabout books, computers, gas money,room and board fees, and all the extrafees that come along with attendingcollege and graduate school. To be sofortunate to have these worries alleviatedby our Tribe has made me sograteful. I am positive that the lack ofstress I spent worrying about thosethings helped me in keeping my focuson my studies. On top of that being rewardedwith incentives for our goodgrades makes our program truly amazing.I applaud the staff for making allthese things possible and ensuring allthe students were taken care of.So many of our students do not realizethat what we are receiving is trulya blessing because the majority of ourcollege classmates are leaving schoolwith debts they will carry on withthem for many years. I challenge ouryoung people to take advantage of thisamazing resource to better ourselves.It’s something that our Tribe can trulybe proud of.Finally, to the staff, you may not berid of me just yet; a Ph.D. may still be inmy future!Sgi!Natalie M. WelchESPN Wide World of Sports -Event Management TeamUniversity of Central Florida ‘11 -DeVos Sport Business ManagementMBA/MBSMUniversity of Tennessee ‘09 -BS Sport Management,Minor Business Management

ObituariesMary Ellen TurnerMary Ellen Turner, 65, of Cherokee,C and formerly of Spartanburg Co..C., passed away on May 29 after anxtended illness at Mission Hospitals,ission Campus in Asheville, NC.She was the daughter of Late VeronScott and surviving mother Ruthobinson Scott of Cherokee, NC.She is also preceded in death byer late husband Ray Junior Turner ofoodruff, S.C., daughter, Naomi Ruthurner and brother, Jerry Scott.Ellen is also survived by daughtereresa and her husband Ralph “Buddy”ooper, Brothers Heyward Scott andanny Scott, Sisters, Ann Smith andorene Jones and Granddaughter Noahae Cooper all of Cherokee, NC.A memorial service was held in thehapel of Long House Funeral Home ofherokee, NC on Tuesday, May 31,011 with Mr. Stanley Stribling and Mr.imbo Sneed oficiating.Long House Funeral Home is asistedthe family with the services. Forore information and to send condolencesplease visit longhousefuneralhome.com.Eric Stephen SmithBRYSON CITY - Eric StephenSmith, 43, of the Lauada Communitywent home to be with the Lord Saturday,May 28, 2011. A native of SwainCounty, he was the son of Eloise ClineHicks of Whittier and the late JarrettSmith. He was owner and operator ofSkyview Landscaping and propertymanagement for the past 16 years. Heattended Holly Springs Baptist Church.He served as a volunteer coach andpast president of Little League and theSwain County Booster Club. Eric had apassion for helping the youth in thecounty in any capacity and was an avidhunter, isherman, and outdoorsmanwhere he tried to pass on the heritageof hunting and stewardship of the landto upcoming generations.In addition to his mother, he is survivedby his wife of 24 years, KelliKitchin Smith; one son, Jake Smith; onedaughter, Samantha Smith, both of thehome; two sisters, Teresa Carvalho andRebecca Nations both of Whittier; onebrother, Reggie Smith of Whittier; andhe was the son-in-law of Helen Kitchinof Whittier and the late WillardKitchin.Funeral services were held at11:00 a.m. Saturday at the WhittierChurch of God. Revs. Ned Pressley andTim Barker oficiated with burial inLauada Cemetery.Paul Thomas BrownKNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Paul ThomasBrown, age 85, born in Knoxville onJune 7, 1925, passed away June 1,2011. He was a man full of faith, honor,and integrity, with a lifetime of serviceand love for his church, family andfriends. Paul was a graduate of the Universityof Tennessee where he was amember of the Sigma Chi Fraternity.He was a WWII veteran of the USArmy. He dedicated a lifelong career toThe Cherokees, also known as Saddlecraft,Inc., in Cherokee, NC, starting as asales rep for 18 states across the country,later becoming President. Paul wasa devoted member of Sequoyah HillsPresbyterian Church where he wasNEWS ka-no-he-dahonored to serve as deacon and elder,and on numerous committees.He was preceded in death by hisparents, Herbert and Ethel Brown, andhis wife, Gwendolyn Ferree Brown. Hissurvivors include, daughters and sonin-law,Debbie Ledbetter, Paula andQuinton Fisher; grandsons, Paul Ledbetter,Rod Ledbetter, and Avery Fisher.The family is extremely grateful for thekindness, care, and loving support ofthe wonderful team at 3 Montvue(CPU) Parkwest Medical Center andPalliative Care Services, ET PersonalCare Service, and NHC Place AssistedLiving, Farragut.Following a private interment,there was a memorial service Saturday,4:00 PM, at Sequoyah Hills PresbyterianChurch with Dr. L. HoltonSiegling, Jr., Dr. Michael V. Stanield, andRev, Mark D. Lampley oficiating. Inlieu of lowers, friends may make memorialsto Sequoyah Hills PresbyterianChurch, 3700 Keowee Avenue,Knoxville, TN 37919, or to the charityof your choice. Arrangements providedby Rose Mortuary Mann HeritageChapel. Online condolences may bemade at www.rosemortuary.comLETTER: Open Commentary to Candidates and Tribe, from page 16the current branches of government tothe rule of law and the consent of thegoverned. The protections afforded toindividual citizens by such a Constitutionaldocument do not currently exist,nor in its absence does the arbitrationof government afforded by a separateand independent judiciary to reviewacts of government by its branchesexist. Such a condition is contrary togood, just and representative governmentand leaves room for misinterpretation,usurpation and abuse of powerby the unscrupulous and unprincipled.In order to prevent such a conditionfrom occurring I urge you as candidatesand as fellow Tribal members toconsider the following:1. The formulation and presentationto the People of the Eastern Bandof Cherokee a Constitution which de-ines the roles, rights and responsibilitiesof the citizens and government fortheir review, modiication and ultimateenactment as the Tribal Constitutionby a date certain.2. Immediate separation of powersof the current branches of governmentunder the Tribal Constitution asaccepted by the People of the EasternBand of Cherokee.3. An immediate interim separationof the Judicial Branch of Tribalgovernment from the Executive Branchof Tribal government and its inal separationunder the future Constitutionas accepted by the People of the EasternBand of Cherokee.4. An immediate separation ofthe power of the Executive Branch andTribal Chief to either hire or ire individualmembers of the Tribal workforce and the conveyance of suchpower to the Deputies and Directors ofTribal Programs subject to review andappeal by the Legislative and ExecutiveBranches of government under speci-ied, deined procedures of process andno Tribal employee to be ired withoutdue process in its entirety.5. Adoption of an oficial positionand effort to exempt the People of theEastern Band of Cherokee from all Federaltaxes on Per-Capita distributionsand incomes derived on the sovereignterritory of the Eastern Band of CherokeeIndians.6. Adoption of an oficial positionand effort to deine the territory of theEastern Band of Cherokee Indiansknown as the Qualla Boundary as separatefrom and equivalent to surroundingcounties and not subject to theirgeographical bounds for U.S. Censuspurposes and for the distribution offunding and services currently dispersedamong those counties as a resultof our Peoples population beingenumerated among those counties.Further, that said funding and servicesin the future be distributed to the EasternBand of Cherokee based upon saidpopulation.The governing body of this nationis responsible to its People for just, responsibleand responsive governmentpredicated to the needs and desires ofthe governed and separated and de-ined by both the laws as enacted andthe founding documents and principlesof government.In this election season I urge eachcandidate for ofice of the Tribal governmentto consider and give weight tothe principle that the powers of thegovernment arise and derive from theconsent of the governed. Further, thatthis nation is in need of a functionalTribal Constitution that both deinesand separates the powers of ourbranches of Tribal government andthat the rights and safeguards for thoserights of the individual citizens of theEastern Band of Cherokee Indiansunder such a Tribal Constitution doesnot currently exist. I humbly submitthese recommendations and opinionsto you and the Cherokee People as aconcerned and enrolled member of theEastern Band of Cherokee Indians. MayGod in all His Glory continue to blessyou and this Tribe.www.nc-cherokee.com/theonefeatherTHURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2011cherokee one feather23

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SUBMIT YOUR EVENT email: scotmckie@nc-cherokee.com fax: (828) 497-1753 P.O. Box 501, Cherokee, NC 28719HAPPENINGSCherokee 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 of Hope Baptist Church.Sunday Worship 11am. WednesdayService 7pm. Pastor Wesley Stephens(828) 226-4491Bethabara 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 Cherokee 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 497-9726Calico Church of Christ. Big CoveCommunity. Sallie Bradley 497-6549Cherokee 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)Cherokee Bible Church. OlivetChurch Road. Sunday Service 11am.Wednesday Service 7pm. Pastor RandyMiller 497-2286Cherokee Church of Christ. 2350 OldMission Road and Hwy. 19. SundayBible Study 10am. Sunday Worship11am. Sunday Evening Worship 6pm.Wednesday Bible Study 6pm. MinisterJim Sexton 497-3334Cherokee Church of God. 21 Churchof God Drive. Sunday School 10am.Sunday Worship Service 11am. SundayNight Service 6pm. WednesdayNight Service 7pm. Pastor CharlesGrifin (828) 400-9753Cherokee Church of the Nazarene.72 Old School Loop off 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 Hardesty497-2819Cherokee Healing Waters Mission.Sunday Evening Services 6pm. PastorTony Bernhisel 497-2122,Tony11110@frontier.com28 cherokee one feather THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 2011Cherokee Pentecostal HolinessChurch. Wolftown Gym. SundaySchool 10am. Sunday Worship Service11am. Pastor Donald EnsleyCherokee 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 497-2948Cherokee Wesleyan Church. Hwy 19across from Happy Holiday Campground.Sunday School 10am. SundayWorship 11am. Sunday Evening Serviceand Kids Club 6pm. WednesdayPrayer meeting 6pm (except thirdWednesday of Month at Tsali Care6:30pm). Rev. Patricia Crockett 586-5453Christ Fellowship Church. GreatSmokies Center. Sunday Service 11am.Wednesday Service 7pm. PastorRichard Sneed 736-8912Church of Jesus Christ of 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. 497-3730Macedonia Baptist Church. 1181Wolftown Rd. Sunday School 10am,Sunday Morning Worship 11am, SundayEvening Worship 6pm, WednesdayEvening Bible Study 7pm. Pastor Bro.Dan Conseen, 828-269-2885Olivet 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 of Guadalupe CatholicChurch. 82 Lambert Branch Road.Saturday Service 7pm (July - October).Sunday Service 9am. Pastor ShawnO’Neal 497-9755 or 497-9498Piney Grove Baptist Church. GrassyBranch Road. 736-7850. SundaySchool 10am. Sunday Worship Service11am. Sunday Evening Service 6pm.Wednesday Worship 6pm.Rock 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 of Assisi EpiscopalChurch of Cherokee. 82 Old RiverRoad. Holy Communion Sunday9:30am. Rev. Michael Jones 497-2854Waterfalls 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 EventsRevival at Zion Hill Baptist Church.June 7-11 at 7pm nightly. ReverendJohn Flute, from Stillwell, Okla., willbring the message. Preacher MichaelRattler and the church family inviteeveryone to attend.Revival. June 10-12 at 7pm nightly atthe Abundant Life Apostolic Church at171 Johnson Branch Road in BrysonCity. Evangelist William Vaughn will befeatured on Sunday at 10:30am and6pm. Info: Pastor Kevin Linkinhoker488-8937

Evangelism Explosion “Share YourFaith Workshop”. June 13-16 from 6-8pm nightly at the Birdtown RecreationCenter. This is hosted by Missionto the World. Info: Mission to theWorld 497-1222Straight Fork Baptist Church VacationBible School. June 13-17 from6:30-8:30pm nightly. Bible lessons,crafts and snacks. Everyone is welcome.Vacation Bible School. June 18 from9am – 3pm at Antioch Baptist Churchon Coopers Creek Road. A cookout andclosing ceremony will follow. Bible lessons,crafts, games, music, snacks.Everyone is welcome.Rock Ledge Singing Park Singing.June 18 at 12pm at the Park located at5701 Grassy Branch Road in BrysonCity. The Park is an outreach of TheEvangelistic Tabernacle Church. Everyoneis invited to enjoy a day of singing,preaching, praying, praise and fellowship.Admission is free and the concessionstand, “The Kings Table”, will beopen. Donations are accepted and appreciated.Info: Rev. Lois Orr (828)488-3098Barker Family Singers Night ofSouthern and Bluegrass GospelMusic. June 25 at 7pm at the SwainCounty Fine Arts Center at Swain HighSchool. Special guest performers willbe “Mountain Faith” of Sylva. Admissionis $10 with a portion of the proceedsgoing to the Swain County Relayfor Life.Clubs & OrganizaonsBirdtown Community Club meets thesecond Tuesday of each month at 6pmat the Birdtown Community Building.Info: Tara McCoy, chairwoman, 497-1976 or 736-7695The Cherokee Cancer SupportGroup is a non-proit organization assistingcancer patients and care-giverson the Qualla Boundary, indiscriminately.The support group meets theirst Thursday of each month at5:30pm at SAFE HAVEN, 40 GooseCreek Rd. General SAFE HAVEN hoursare 10am -2pm, Monday through Friday.Info: 497-0788. Email: cherokeeCSG@gmail.com.Cherokee Native Plant Study Groupmeets the third Monday of each month(March to Oct.) from 11am – 12pm atthe EBCI Cooperative Extension ofice.Info: Sarah 554-6925The Cherokee Runners meet on the1st and 15th of 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 of each month (Jan. toOct.)from 11am – 1pm at the EBCI CooperativeExtension ofice. Info: Sarah554-6935, Tammara 554-6936 orHeather 554-6932The North American IndianWomen’s Association (NAIWA)Cherokee Chapter meets the secondThursday of each month at 6pm at theBirdtown Recreation Center. Info:Bessie Wallace, chapter president, 497-2389 or Carmaleta Monteith, chaptertreasurer, Carmaleta@msn.comPaint Town Community Club meetsthe last Monday of each month at5:30pm at the Community Building.Info: 497-3731,ChairPTCC@gmail.comWolftown Community Club meets thesecond Monday of each month at 7pmat the Wolftown Community ClubBuilding. Info: Tuff Jackson, chairman,788-4088FundraisersCherokee Traditional Dance Groupof Tribal Childcare Services BreakfastSale. June 10 from 7-11am at theAcquoni Baptist Church FellowshipHall. $5.00 a plate, and the menu willbe scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuitsand gravy, coffee, milk or orange juice.Delivery is available for six or more orders.Proceeds will assist with the TraditionalDance Group trip. Info: JillLossiah 507-7347, Angela Moncada497-9008 and Jennifer Standingdeer506-7278Beneit Dinner for Richard Arneach.June 24 from 11am – 2pm at the YellowhillCommunity Building. He is sufferingfrom Guillain Barre Syndromeand has been out of work for over anda month and it is not known when hewill be able to return. Spaghetti dinner,$8. Deliveries are available, pleasecall before 11am. Info: 788-0873 or506-2857General EventsThe American Legion SteveYoungdeer Post 143 will host NorthCarolina District Veterans ServiceOficer, Ron Putnam, June 10 from9am – 3pm at Post Headquarters onAcquoni Road. Veterans and familymembers who have any questions orbusiness concerning Veterans affairsare invited to attend. Please bring allimportant documents with you to betterunderstand your claims. Info: PostService Oficer Warren Dupree (828)508-2657100th Birthday Celebration for MargaretSmith Saunooke Ratliff. June12 from 2-6pm at the Birdtown CommunityBuilding. Meat and drinks willbe provided. All gospel singers andgroups are cordially invited as are familyand friends.Paint Town Meet the Candidates.June 13 at 5:30pm at the Paint TownCommunity Club Building. The PaintTown Community Club is hosting thisevent for Chief and Vice Chief Candidates.Questions regarding the candidatesand candidates wishing toparticipate should notify the Club nolater than Friday, June 10. Info: YonaWade, chair, Paint Town CommunityClub, 554-5124,ChairPTCC@gmail.com32rd Annual N.C. Native AmericanYouth Organization Youth Conference.June 13-17 at N.C. State Universityin Raleigh. More than 200American Indian students from acrossthe state will attend to learn moreabout their Indian heritage, explore educationalopportunities, and work togetheron issues and concerns ofIndian youth. Info: (919) 807-4440Cherokee Healing Waters ChurchMeet the Candidate meeting. June16 at 7 pm. Any candidate that is interestedcan call Pastor Tony Bernhisel497-2122. Refreshments will be providedby Healing Waters.Craft Festival at the Old Mill 1886.June 18 from 9:30am – 5pm at the OldMill located at 3082 US 441 – just amile south of Cherokee. Artists fromall over the Southeast will gather todemonstrate and sell their handcraftedworks. Artists will include:Cherokee artists, wood carvers, blacksmith,quilters, jewelry designers, Appalachiancrafters and authors.Admission is free. Info: 497-6536Advanced Cherokee Language Classfor 2nd Language Learners. June 31– July 14 from 5-7pm on Tuesdays andThursdays at New Kituwah Academy.This project is sponsored in part by theCherokee Preservation Foundation.Info: Cynthia Grant 554-6403, cyntgran@nc-cherokee.comThe Handmade, Homemade, Homegrownmarket will be at the CherokeeHAPPENINGSIndian Fairgrounds each Saturday from9am – 3pm through the month of September.See Jeremy Polecatt, EBCITravel and Promotion building, to signup. The fee is $10.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 & SportsGrand Opening of the Cherokee ActionSports Park. June 10 at 1pm.There will be good, prizes and exhibitions.Snowbird Bike Rodeo. June 10 from6-8pm at the Snowbird Complex. Ages0-18. Bring your own bike/trike. Bikesafety, helmets, door prizes, food, bikemaintenance and sno cones. Sponsoredby Healthy Cherokee, CherokeePolice Department, Cherokee Life, andSnowbird Community Health.1st 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 of 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 Cherokee Runners 4th ofJuly Moonlight Race 5k Run/Walk.July 4 at the Cherokee 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 Cherokee RunnersSummer Running Camp and 20percent of entry fees will be donated tothe Special Olympics. Info: moonlight5K@cherokeerunners.comsee HAPPENINGS page 33THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2011cherokee one feather29

MarketplaceJOBS, LEGALS, BIDS, & MORE!MarketplaceFOR RENTFor rent - 3 BR/1 bath house withyard, recently renovated, quiet locationin Birdtown. Available June 2011.$650 month rent plus deposit. Call828-778-2959. 6/9pdRenters Special – 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 Rent- Secluded, beautiful, mustsee house for rent. House has 3 bedroomswith walk-in closets, 2 full baths,wood loors, and a large basement witha full bath. Rent is $875 per month, plusutilities and security deposit required.No pets in house. Call 497-9800 6/9pd3 bedroom house. Hardwood loors.No pets. $700 rent fee, $500 deposit.828-458-5460 6/9 pdMobile Home for Rent – Lg. 1 bdrm, 1bath, furnished also washer/dryer.$450.00/month plus $450.00 deposit.No Drugs – No Drunks – Lease Required.497-6257 or 788-0097 6/16pdWANTEDWanted – Used Mobile Home Parts;Doors – Windows – Cabinets, etc. Willpay cash. 788-0097 or 497-62576/16pdSERVICESJW Builders, Inc., Building quality customhomes and log homes. Conventionalstick built, any loor plans, veryaffordable. Also offering remodelingand additions. NC licensed contractor,TERO certiied, residential/commercial.Many references and fully insured.828-736-2018 8/26/11pdYARD SALEGarage Sale- 50 Bryson Street inBryson City. 500 Feet past Joe’s Laundromat,Thursday- Saturday 8:30-3:00pm. Riding mowers, chainsaws, oldtools, knives, Griswold pots and pans,crosscut saws and more. We have layaway.6/9pdFOR SALEFor Sale - 18 ½ Acres, borders parkand has a cabin on the land, located atthe head of Galamore Road in the BigCove Community. 736-3518 6/9pdFor Sale- New Riken Raptor Tires. 4All Season 245/50R16 $250.00 call 788-4026 6/9pdTo all woodcarvers- Bear meat’s IndianDen is now carrying Watco’s Teak Oil foryour carvings. One coat and you’re done,call or stop by and check it out. 497-4052 6/9pdVEHICLESFor Sale - 2000 Nissan Frontier Doublecab 4x4, runs great, auto, air, powerwindows/locks, everything works,155,000 miles. Asking $5,500. 828-778-2959. 6/9pdFor Sale- 1985 Ford F-150 truck.Straight 6 cylinder 93,000 originalmiles. Not pretty to look at but runsgood! Can be seen at the old BP stationat Gateway on 441, just off Highway 74.$1,500 OBO. For more info call 828-506-7975 6/9pdFor Sale- 2002 Harley Davidson 883Sportster. Less than 4, 475 originalmiles. GARAGE KEPT! Loaded. Chromedout. Custom hand striping. HarleyDavidson original parts. Saddle Bags,highway bars, foot rest pegs, lots ofleather accessories. Lowered and Baf-les removed for better sound. All workdone at Harley Davidson Dealership.$5,500, call 828-506-7975 for more infoor to see. 6/9pd2000 Chevrolet Astro - Automatic AllWheel Drive, cold AC, Dutch Door, runningboards, 3 sets. All power optionswith tinted windows. 162,000 miles,$3,000 or better offer. 828-488-4710 or788-3313 6/9pd1988 Dodge Dakota - AT, AM/FMradio with CD player, Red - paintedabout a year ago, no dents or rust, nicewheels and good tires, Clean, 2,300OBO, 828-788-3313 or 488-47106/9pdLEGALSLegal NoticeEastern Band of Cherokee IndiansCherokee Tribal CourtCherokee, North CarolinaEstate File No. 11-023Notice to Creditors and Debtors ofClarence James 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 of the decedent are asked to make immediatepayment to the appointed iduciary (s) listedbelow. Deadline to submit claims: Aug. 25, 2011.This is the 19th day of Mayl, 2011.Joshua Clay DeckP.O. Box 2406Bryson City, NC 287136/16pdNOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESSBY PUBLICATIONSTATE OF NORTH CAROLINACOUNTY OF SWAININ THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICEDISTRICT COURT DIVISIONFILE NO. 11 CVD 6COUNTY OF SWAIN, a body politic,Plaintiff,v.HAVEN J. DAVIS,SHARON DARLENE HORNBUCKLE DAVIS,Heir to Jeffrey T. DavisERIN LEIGH REED, heir to Jeffrey T. DavisAnd spouse, if anyDUSTIN HORACE DAVIS, heir to Jeffrey T. DavisAnd spouse, if anyJORDAN K. DAVIS, heir to Jeffrey T. DavisAnd spouse, if anyBODIE JOHN PARKER, heir to Jeffrey T. DavisA minor childASHLEY JAYE NICOLE LEDFORD, heir to Jeffrey T.DavisAnd spouse, if anyAnd ELIZABETH BRIGHAM as Guardian AdLitem for the minorDefendantWILLIAM L. RICHARDS, as TRUSTEE (lienholder),ANDMARGARET JENKINS, (lienholder)Defendants.TO: ERIN LEIGH REED, heir of Jeffrey T. Davis, andspouse, if anyTake notice that a pleading seeking reliefagainst you has been iled in the above entitled action.The nature of the relief being sought is as follows:Foreclosure on real property located in SwainCounty, North Carolina (PIN 669404909375) for failureto pay ad valorem taxes on said property.You are required to make defense to suchpleading not later than June 29, 2011, and upon failureto do so the party seeking service against youwill apply to the court for the relief sought.This 12th day of May, 2011Kimberly C. LayMelrose, Seago & Lay, P.A., Attorney for PlaintiffPO Box 1011Sylva, NC 28779828-586-32006/9LEGAL NOTICEEastern Band of Cherokee IndiansCherokee Tribal CourtCherokee, NCCASE NO.: SP-11-086IN RE: ADOPTION OF MINOR CHILDTOSAMANTHA BENNETTTAKE NOTICE that an action for ADOPTION OF AMINOR CHILD has been iled in the above entitledmatter. The nature of the relief sought is TERMINA-TION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS AND ADOPTION.You are required to make a defense to such pleadingno later than the 6th day of July, 2011 said datebeing MORE THAN forty (40) days from the date ofirst publication of this notice and upon your failureto do so the party seeking service against you willapply to the Court for the relief sought.This the 26TH day of May, 2011Saunooke Law Firm, P.A.P.O. Box 2369Cherokee, NC 28719828-497-3041 6/16pdLEGAL NOTICEEastern Band of Cherokee IndiansCherokee Tribal CourtCherokee, NCCASE NO.: SP-11-085IN RE: ADOPTION OF MINOR CHILDTOLAURA MARGARET STEPHENSTAKE NOTICE that an action for ADOPTION OF AMINOR CHILD has been iled in the above entitledmatter. The nature of the relief sought is TERMINA-TION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS AND ADOPTION.You are required to make a defense to such pleadingno later than the 6th day of July, 2011 said datebeing MORE THAN forty (40) days from the date ofirst publication of this notice and upon your failureto do so the party seeking service against you willapply to the Court for the relief sought.This the 26TH day of May, 2011Saunooke Law Firm, P.A.P.O. Box 2369Cherokee, NC 28719828-497-3041 6/16pdLEGAL NOTICEEastern Band of Cherokee IndiansCherokee Tribal CourtCherokee, NCJENNIE BARNARD NEIDIGHPlaintiffVKASEY SILVADefendantTOKASEY SILVATAKE NOTICE that an action for BREACH OF CON-TRACT has been iled in the above entitled matter.The nature of the relief sought is as following:BREACH OF CONTRACT AND ATTORNEY FEESAND COSTS AND ANY OTHER RELIEF THE COURTDEEMS JUST AND PROPER.You are required to make a defense to such pleadingno later than the 6TH day of July, 2011 saiddate being MORE THAN forty (40) days from thedate of irst publication of this notice and uponyour failure to do so the party seeking serviceagainst you will apply to the Court for the reliefsought.This the 26TH day of May, 2011Saunooke Law Firm, P.A.P.O. Box 2369Cherokee, NC 28719828-497-3041 6/16pdPet Grooming – by Jannessa, CertiiedMaster Groomer with 30yrs exp., atPawsitively Pampered in Bryson City.Call (828) 788-0599. 12/29pd.One Feather deadlineTuesday at 12noon30 cherokee one feather THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2011

EMPLOYMENTEastern 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 June 24,2011 @ 4 pm1. Manager- Building Construction ($46,580-$59,390)2. Marketing Research Analyst- Travel & Promotion ($38,410-$48,980)3. Fiscal Agent- Travel & Promotion ($23,740-$30,280)4. Maintenance Worker- Housing ($19,980-$24,980)5. Drywall Hanger/Finisher Crewleader- QHA ($31,700-$40,420)6. Alcohol Law Enforcement Oficer- ALE ($38,410-$48,980)7. Carpenter (Snowbird)- Facility Management ($23,740-$30,280)8. Training & Fiscal Supervisor- Edu & Training ($34,900-$44,500)Closing June 17, 2010 @ 4 pm1. Administrative Director- Tribal Child Care ($46,580-$59,390)Closing June 10, 2011 @ 4 pm1. Stock Clerk- Commodity Foods ($26,140-$33,340)2. Budget Processor I- Budget & Finance ($23,740-$30,280)3. Welcome Center Specialist- Travel & Promotion ($16,480-$20,600)4. Assistant Manager- Water & Sewer ($42,300-$53,930)5. Truck Driver CDL-A- QHA ($23,740-$30,280)6. Carpenter- QHA ($23,740-$30,280)7. Maintenance Crewleader- QHA ($26,140-$33,340)8. Recreation Aide- Cherokee Life ($18,140-$22,680)9. Day Camp Aide- Cherokee Life ($18,140-$22,680)(5 Positions)10. Manager- Transfer Station ($34,900-$44,500)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. Cook- Tsali Care Center4. CHR- CHR5. C.N.A – Home Health6. Physician- Diabetes Program7. LPN- PT- Tsali Care Center8. Staff RN- Tsali Care Center9. Nurse Supervisor- Tsali Care CenterTemporary, Part-Time Program CoordinatorTemporary, part-time program coordinator for the nonproit Watershed Associationof the Tuckasegee River. We are looking for an individual who can help us plan,prepare, and complete several events this summer. The desirable candidate shouldhave a passion or curiosity for protecting the environment. Can communicate easilywith others and has good computer skills. 20-30 hours per week through mid August.Must provide his/her own transportation. Must be 18 or over, preferred over21. Send basic information to info@WATRnc.org. 6/9Part Time HousekeeperTHE CHEROKEE INDIAN HOSPITAL AUTHORITY has the following job availablePart Time Housekeeper. Anyone interested should pick up an application and positiondescription from Teresa Carvalho at the Cherokee Indian hospital HumanResources Ofice between the hours of 8:00am – 4:00pm Monday –Friday. This positionwill close June 17, 2011. Indian preference does apply and a current job applicationmust be submitted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of CIHAapplication. 6/16MARKETPLACECHA seeking Seasonal Assistant ManagerCherokee Historical Association is looking for a Seasonal Assistant Manager for theOconaluftee Indian Village. We will be taking applications and resumes until June10, 2011. The job closes Friday, June 10. For more information contact ChelseaSaunooke at (828) 497-2111 ext. 205 or (828) 497-1128. 6/9Account Rep. – P/T SalesAccount Rep. – P/T Sales payment and bookkeepers. Applicants must be computerliterate with access to the Internet. If interested, emailmoore1719@gmail.com. 7/14pdBank TellerUnited Community Bank has an immediate opening in our Cherokee ofice for aPart-time Bank Teller. Apply at 3273 US Hwy, 441 N., Whittier or fax resume to(828) 837-5085. For further details, contact Lisa Wiggins at 828 497-3734. EqualOpportunity Employer. Equal Housing Lender. 6/9RFP-WEBSITE DEVELOPMENTThe Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is accepting proposals from qualiiedirms for an interactive website for children. Please contact Alex Cruz to receivean RFP at 828-554-6409. 6/9RFPs, BID, etc.Finding of No Signiicant Impact for the Constructionand Leasing of Two Cellular Communication TowersAGENCY: Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)ACTION: Finding of No Signiicant Impact (FONSI)SUMMARY: The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Cherokee Agency, has made a Findingof No Signiicant Impact (FONSI) for the approval of the construction and leasingof two cellular communication towers on property held in trust by the BIA, andowned by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) and possessory holdersMichael Farriday Lambert, at the Cherokee Tower site location off of BIA Road 477in Swain County, and Raymond Bradley, leased to Vergil L. Daughtery, at the PaintTown Tower site located off of Macedonia Road (BIA 449) in Jackson County, NorthCarolina. The Cherokee Tower will be located on Mt. Noble at an elevation of 3,830feet, and the Paint Town Tower will be located on a ridge between Soco Creek andWrights Creek at an elevation of 2937 feet. Both towers will be less than 200 feettall to minimize impacts on migratory birds.FINDING: The Environmental Assessment (EA) prepared for the Eastern Band ofCherokee Indians, that addressed these proposals is entitled “Proposed TelecommunicationTower Sites, Site Name: Paint Town Tower, Site Number: 866338, SiteName: Cherokee Tower, Site Number: 866304, Swain and Jackson Counties, NorthCarolina, Environmental Assessment”, and dated May 3, 2011. The BIA has approvedand adopted the EA for compliance with the National Environmental PolicyAct of 1969. Based on review and analysis of the EA it has been determined that theconstruction and leasing of the two cellular communication towers at these siteswill not have a signiicant impact on the quality of the human environment withinthe meaning of Section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969.Therefore an Environmental Impact Statement is not required and the BIA is issuingthis FONSI.Darlene Whitetree, Acting Superintendent , Cherokee Agency, Bureau of Indian AffairsDate: 5/16/11 6/9Request for ProposalsAir Quality website. Please pick up RFP at: OENR 1840 Painttown Road, Cherokee,NC 28719 or email amysmok@nc-cherokee.com. Proposal due date 6/14/11, 4:30contact Amy Smoker (Environmental Technician) 828-497-1803 6/9Request for ProposalsThe ofice of Travel & Tourism is accepting bids for sound and light production forthe Festival of Native Peoples, and the Volkswagen show. A copy of the rfp may bepicked up beginning Thursday, June 9, 2011 from the TERO ofice or request anemail copy from janiwild@nc-cherokee.com. 6/16www.nc-cherokee.com/theonefeatherTHURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2011cherokee one feather31

Summer Job FairWednesday, June 15, 20119am-3pm - Hotel BallroomCASINO:On Call Games Performance Project Staff(shift varies) $15.00Steward (shift varies) $8.00Sous Chef (2nd shift) $30,000-$46,000Full and Part Time Food & Beverage Cashier(shift varies) $9.01Service Assistant(shift varies) $6.25 + tipsOn Call Guest Service Representative(shift varies) $8.60Full and Part Time Table Games HostMultilingual (shift varies) $5.25 + tipsTemporary Retail Sales Clerk(2nd & 3rd shift) $9.01Grounds Supervisor (shift varies)$36,000-$55,000Cleaning Specialist (2nd & 3rd shift) $8.50Audio Visual Technician(shift varies) $11.36-$16.46Cook (all shifts) $9.00Cook II (all shifts ) $10.83Analyst II-Marketing (1st shift)$32,000-$49,500Total Rewards Representative(all shifts) $11.79Service Person (all shifts) $5.25 + tipsHOTEL:Steward (shift varies) $8.00Service Person (all shifts) $5.25 + tipsBartender (all shifts) $9.00 + tips$300 Hiring Bonus Eligible Positions: Service AssistantFind your new career at harrahs.comWe have moved back to 777 Casino Drive. Applicants can park on level 1 in the new garage.If you have already submitted your application, it will be considered active for 6 months from the date of application.To qualify, applicants must be 21 years or older (18-21 years eligible for non-gaming positions), must successfully passan RIAH hair/drug test and undergo an investigation by Tribal Gaming Commission. Preference for Tribal members.This property is owned by the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Nation, managed by Ceasars Entertainment. The HumanResources Department accepts applications Mon. thru Thur., from 10 am - 3 pm. Call 828.497.8778, or send resumeto Human Resources Department, 777 Casino Drive, Cherokee, NC 28719 or fax resume to 828.497.8540.MARKETPLACEREALTYPatricia Lee Thompson Kalonaheskie to EBCI: Extracted from Painttown communityParcel No. 39, US Hwy 19-Temporary Construction Easement, containing 2,653Square feet of temporary construction easement.Naomi Jane Queen to EBCI: Extracted from Painttown community Parcel No. 37-B,US Hwy 19-Temporary Construction Easement containing 2,777.00 square feet.Mary Jo Queen Taylor to EBCI: Extracted from Painttown community, Parcel No.37-C, US Hwy 19-Temporary Construction Easement, containing 561.50 square feet.Lillian Marie Queen Bradley, Hilda Lynn Queen, and Delores Ann Queen to EBCI: USHwy 19-Right of Way, a portion extracted from Painttown community, Parcel No. 37-D,containing 615.48 square feet. US Highway 19-Permanent Drainage Easement, a portionextracted from Painttown community, Parcel No. 37-D, containing 386.20 squarefeet. US Highway 19-Temporary Construction Easement, a portion extracted from Painttowncommunity, Parcel No. 37-D, containing 0.11 acres of Temporary ConstructionEasement.Ralph Louis Cooper to EBCI: US Highway 19- Temporary Construction Easement,extracted from Painttown community Parcel No. 536-A, containing 78.38 square feet.Ralph Louis Cooper to EBCI: US Highway 19- Temporary Construction Easement(extracted from Painttown community parcel No. 537), containing 923.24 square feet.Ralph Louis Cooper to EBCI: US Highway 19-Temporary Construction Easement(extracted from Painttown community Parcel No. 23-N), containing 1, 091.81 squarefeet.Ralph Louis Cooper to EBCI: US Highway 19-Temporary Construction Easement(extracted from Painttown community Parcel No. 23-L), containing 2, 416.05 squarefeet.Soco Community Club to EBCI: US Highway19-Right of Way (a portion extractedfrom Wolfetown community Parcel No. 17), containing 1,602.10 square feet. US Highway19-Permanent Drainage Easement (a portion extracted from Wolfetown communityParcel No. 17), containing 4,304.59 Square feet. US Highway 19- TemporaryConstruction Easement (a portion extracted from Wolfetown community Parcel No.17), containing 757.05 Square feet.Note: These Temporary Construction Easements will revert back to the Possessoryholder after completion of the construction process.Aenon Deer Hunters-Tsali Deer hunters Club is taking new members for deerhunng season 2011. Owned and operated by an EBCImember. 1,300+ acreage of prime deer hunng andturkey land in Union county in South Carolina, a short 3hour drive from Cherokee $700.00 for membership,also daily hunng package available. For booking nowfor the hunng season, call for more informaon at828-497-0662 or 828-736-6376.6/9pd“The Other Side of the Mountains”A New Novel by Jennie AdairJackson and his friends had left the Reservation for theirannual fishing trip on the Tennessee side of the SmokyMountain National Park. When they heard the crash theyran to help. Two worlds collide as danger, on both sides ofthe mountains, threaten to destroy them all.Get your copy at Amazon.com today!6/9pdYour 1/16page adcould behere!32 cherokee one feather THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2011

Happy 1st BirthdayBubblesCELEBRATIONSHappy BirthdaySisterMARK YOUR CALENDAR!!!COMING SOON...I LoveYou,DaddyLove,CameronHappy 1st BirthdayAlana BearMommy loves you!Happy 1stBirthdayAlanaWe love you,Granny Vick & Pa Dave5TH ANNUAL HOUSING FAIRHOSTED BY: EBCI HOUSING DIVISIONFor informaon call 554-6907Friday, June 17 – 10:00am-6:00pm &Saturday, June 18- 9:00am-2:00pmCome and see how the vendors can assist you with your home needsfrom builders to remodeling…Aend workshops and win door prizes: Atlanta Braves Tix, Nascar Race x,Golf at Sequoyah Naonal, and much more…and Food6/16HappyBirthdayLadybugLove,Granny Helen &Granpa BobHappy1st BirthdayAlanaLove,Granny Minda, pa Sco,Bubba, Summer & ScoyMusicFoodHAPPENINGS: Event Listings from page 29Advantage Basketball Camp. Aug. 1-3 from 9am – 5pm daily at the BirdtownRecreation Center. Three day ball handling and basketball shooting camp. Cost -$195. Info: Coach K (405) 708-8117 or (425) 670-8877, info@advantagebasketball.comCheer Coaches needed. At least four more coaches are needed for Cherokeeyouth cheerleading. If you are interested, call Jessica 554-6891. Cheerleadingsign-ups are underway, and the deadline to sign-up is June 22. There is a limitedregistration so it is on a irst-come, irst-served basis. Squad sizes are as follows:Peewees 12, Termites 15, Mites 15 and Midgets 15. No mascots.Co-Rec Sand Volleyball League. Registration has begun for the Jackson CountyRecreation/Parks Department’s Co-Rec Sand Volleyball League. There will be amandatory coach’s meeting on Thursday, July 7 at 6pm at the Recreation Centerin Cullowhee. Info: D ora Caldwell (828) 293-3053FunFriday, June 10at 1pm6/9THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2011cherokee one feather33

CELEBRATIONSCongratulaons on yourgraduaon, Shawn.Wyae aka u-s-gwa-ni-ga-diSll 4 years old andgraduang Pre-K.CongratulaonsWe here at Asheville Chevrolet are sending you a direct invitation to comevisit with us when you are ready to purchase your next new orpre-owned vehicle.WHY US??Asheville Chevrolet has taken the hassle out of your new and pre-ownedcary buying experience. Being family and locally owned, we appreciate andsupport our local communities. With our knowledgeable sales staff and greatselection, why shop around?Let us be your first choice.Give us a call today at 828-665-4444Way to Go!Love, Mom & DadWe are veryproud of you.a-da-ge-yu-di,e-tsi-nole e-do-daWilliam aka u-ga-na-s-daCongratulaons on yourachievements:2010 Cracker BowlChampion, Sacred Path,D.A.R.E Essay Winner, YouthCouncil, 7 awards and highest5th GradePoint Average.We are extremely proud of you.a-da-ge-yu-di e-tsi no-le e-do-da6/16Monique akau-s-di a-ge-yu-tsaCongratulaons on your greataccomplishments: Sacred Path, HighSchool Band Musician, Volleyball,Soccer, 6 awards and highest 9thGrade EOC Score.We are so very proud of you, always.a-da-ge-yu-di, e-tsi no-le e-do-daHappy BirthdayBuggCongratulaons Bugg andKina on yourengagement.6/9Love, KinaJames and Becky34 cherokee one feather THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2011

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