11/<strong>29</strong>4 THURSDAY, NOV. <strong>29</strong>, <strong>2012</strong> cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahlishophohoss pCHEROKEECHRISTMASBAZAARat the Fairgrounds Exhibit Hallp<strong>Nov</strong>. 30th: 9:00am–7:00pm, Dec. 1st: 8:00am–5:00pmConsider this a friendly holiday reminder that the <strong>Cherokee</strong> Christmas Bazaaris happening soon. <strong>The</strong>re will be booths filled with authentic crafts andhomemade holiday treats to help you finish your shopping list; a visit fromSanta and the Grinch for family photos; music, caroling, and more.For more information, call the <strong>Cherokee</strong> Welcome Centerat 828.554.6490 and 828.554.6491, or email Travel@NC-<strong>Cherokee</strong>.com.And Happy Holidays from <strong>Cherokee</strong>, NC.Chief Hicks namestop FY13 initiativesPrincipal Chief Michell Hicks has organized histop initiatives for the Fiscal Year 2013. <strong>The</strong>seinitiatives were developed by the executive staffand have integrated comments and concerns fromcommunity members. <strong>The</strong> administration will workdiligently to address each of these initiatives to improvethe tribal community. Chief Hicks welcomesany comments concerning this list and invites anytribal member with ideas or concerns to contacthim.Top 11 Initiatives for Fiscal Year 20131. Concentrate efforts to minimize the impact ofillicit drug use and sale affecting Tribal families and communities.2. Inspire a greater appreciation for lifelong learning and encourage diversifiedcareer choices for Tribal member of all ages.3. Promote awareness of <strong>Cherokee</strong> identity through focused interactionsand practices with a desire to educate and promote our Tribal customs, historyand values.4. Provide a centralized housing system that coordinates need-based housingthat is convenient, safe and affordable.5. Preserve strong relationships with state and federal policy makers withoutcompromising sovereignty.6. Encourage members to make good choices that improve their healthand well-being and support each member by providing a comprehensivehealthcare system.7. Actively engage elders’ participation in life-long activities, services andwisdom sharing.8. Refine a family wellness system that prioritizes the safety of childrenand protects the integrity of families.9. Provide strategically planned infrastructure that supports technology,economic and community development.10. Enhance, sustain and protect wildlife and natural resources throughproper management plans and conservation practices.11. Exercise self-determination by managing sound financial systems thatinvest in a diversified and sustainable future.- Lynne Harlan/EBCI Public Relations12/13
cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahliTHURSDAY, NOV. <strong>29</strong>, <strong>2012</strong>5Holiday Happenings<strong>Cherokee</strong>HistoricalAssociation’sHoliday EventWhen: <strong>Nov</strong>. 30 every Fridayand Saturday night through Dec.15Where: <strong>Cherokee</strong> Historical AssociationBusiness Office (across the street from theMuseum of the <strong>Cherokee</strong> IndianWhat: In the Santa room, kids can visit with thejolly man in the red suit and have a picture madeby Chris McCoy. In the Santa’s workshop area,children can create a special ornament to keep orgive as a gift. <strong>The</strong> retail area will feature uniquehandcrafted items for the special person on yourlist. Choral groups will be singing and there willeven be a storyteller. And, for that ole time feeling,take a ride on a horse drawn wagon around<strong>Cherokee</strong> as you take in the beautiful decorations.Coffee, hot chocolate, apple cider and homemadetreats available.Info: Linda Squirrel 497-1125<strong>Cherokee</strong> Christmas ParadeWhen: Dec. 1 at 5:30pmWhere: downtown <strong>Cherokee</strong>What: Annual parade with a theme of “Treasuresof Christmas”Cost: FreeEBCI Transit Holiday TripsWhen:* Dec. 1 – Lights and Dinner in Pigeon Forge,Tenn. and Gatlinburg, Tenn., you pay for dinner,then view the lights, leave at 4pm from Transit* Dec. 3 – Shopping at Waynesville Wal-MartShopping Center, dinner on your own,leave at 4pm from Transit, return fromWaynesville at 9pm* Dec. 7 – Shopping at Pigeon ForgeOutlets, dinner on your own, leave at4pm from Transit, leave Pigeon Forge at 9pmCost: Free, call 554-6300 to reserve your seat. Aminimum of four persons are required to go. Ifless than four people show for the trip, it will becancelled. All trips are weather-permitting.Christmas BazaarWhen: Dec. 6-7Where: <strong>Cherokee</strong> Indian Fairgrounds Exhibit HallWhat: Bazaar featuring locally made arts andcrafts and other itemsInfo: Jan 497-203737th Annual Fantasy of LightsChristmas ParadeWhen: Dec. 7 at 7:30pmWhere: downtown Gatlinburg, Tenn.What: Annual parade with over 100 entries and adozen marching bands from five statesCost: Free38th Annual Christmas ParadeWhen: Dec. 8 at 2pmWhere: downtown Bryson CityWhat: Annual parade featuring bands, floats, andmoreCost: FreeNew Kituwah Academy ChristmasProgramWhen: Dec. 14 at 10amWhere: Acquoni Expo CenterWhat: Christmas program by the studentsCost: FreeHolidays on the HardwoodBasketball TournamentWhen: Dec. 27-<strong>29</strong>Where: <strong>Cherokee</strong> High School arenaWhat: <strong>The</strong> CHS varsity basketball teams will hostthis tournament for eight boys teams and eightgirls teams.Cost: $8/day pass
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