6 THURSDAY, NOV. <strong>29</strong>, <strong>2012</strong> cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahliPark confirms Emerald Ash Borer infestation in backcountryPark Resource Managers recentlyconfirmed the Smokies first backcountryemerald ash borer (EAB)nfestation.According to Great Smoky MounainsNational Park Biologist, Glenn Tayor,“<strong>The</strong> emerald ash borer is a 1/2nch-long metallic green beetle that laysggs on the bark on all species of ashrees. After hatching, the EAB larvae burowunder the bark, and create feedingunnels that cut off nutrient and waterow to the tree. <strong>The</strong> tree can die in threeo five years.”Accidentally introduced to Northmerica from Asia, EAB was first discovredin southeast Michigan in 2002, andas spread to 16 states and two Canadianrovinces killing tens of millions of ashrees.Since 2009, officials have been monitoringfor the presence of EAB. Frontcountry infestations were confirmed inJune <strong>2012</strong> at Sugarlands Visitor Centerand at the Greenbrier entrance to thePark. An off-duty park employee discoveredthe backcountry infestation on InjunCreek Trail in the Greenbrier area on <strong>Nov</strong>.8. <strong>The</strong> employee noticed a pile of barkchips at the base of several ash trees.Signs of woodpecker activity on ash treesis an excellent indicator of an EAB infestation.Paul Merten, a forest insect specialistfrom the USDA Forest Service inAsheville, confirmed EAB at the site bylooking under ash tree bark for feedingtunnels left by the immature beetle. “<strong>The</strong>infestation is well established, probablytwo years old or older,” Merten said.Complete eradication of EAB is notcurrently feasible, but Park ResourceManagers are developing a managementplan to maintain public safety and protectash trees where possible. EAB and othertree pests can be transported in firewood.Park regulations prohibit bringing firewoodto the Smokies from areas that havebeen quarantined for EAB or other destructivepests. For more informationabout firewood regulations at the Smokies,visit our website athttp://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/firewood-alert.htmMore information about emerald ashborer can be found at:http://www.emeraldashborer.info/ andathttp://www.tn.gov/agriculture/regulatory/eab.shtml- NPSwww.theonefeather.com11/<strong>29</strong>11/<strong>29</strong> 11/<strong>29</strong>
cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahliTHURSDAY, NOV. <strong>29</strong>, <strong>2012</strong>7<strong>Cherokee</strong> Central Schools celebratesNative American Heritage Month<strong>Nov</strong>ember has been a specialmonth of remembrance,thanksgiving, and celebrationat <strong>Cherokee</strong> High School.<strong>Cherokee</strong> Braves have been celebratingNative American HeritageMonth. Laura Pinnix, teacher of<strong>Cherokee</strong> Language at <strong>Cherokee</strong>High School, has been working withothers to coordinate fun days andspecial events to educate studentsabout their Native American heritage.Much like Spirit Week, studentswere encouraged to dressaccording to criteria on specific daysin order to celebrate and honor traditionaldress. Some of the days included:Turquoise, Leather, andBoot Day; Beadwork Day; Rock YourMocs Day; and Period Dress Day.Students enjoyed having these fundays, and a contest was held for themonth to reward the class with themost participants.In addition to the ongoing dressparticipation contest, other competitionswere held to encourage studentinterest, expression, and participation.<strong>The</strong> door contest was a competitionthat got everyone involved.Teachers, faculty, and staff allowedstudents to decorate their doors accordingto the theme laid out by Mrs.Pinnix: <strong>Cherokee</strong>s in the 21st Century.Door displays expressed a widerange of creativity and ingenuity.Several incorporated some form ofmodern technology and <strong>Cherokee</strong>syllabary. Others took a more artisticapproach to show a past and presentprogression or perspective.<strong>The</strong> instructions stated, “Teacherscan guide and motivate, but notparticipate themselves.” It had to beall student-generated. Not only werestudents creating visuals of theCCS PhotosVeterans lead the way for the grand entry at the <strong>Cherokee</strong> Central Schools pow wowheld at the CHS arena on Tuesday, <strong>Nov</strong>. 20.theme; but they were also creatingliterary works in the form of essaysand poetry, which was another contestheld for the students. <strong>The</strong> studentsreally enjoyed working on thedoors and literary works. <strong>The</strong>y madeeach work an expression of theirgeneration while honoring the generationsthat had come before them.It has been wonderful and enlighteningto walk around the high schooland observe their work. It allowededucators to see students put theskills and knowledge they havegained in the classroom into practice.It has been a demonstration ofwhat they have learned, as well aswhat they still have left to learn.First prize went to Mrs. Via’s class,second to Mrs. Ford’s class, and thirdto Mrs. Stamper’s class for the highschool. <strong>The</strong> middle school winnerswere as follows: first place - ElizabethStillwell's class, second place -Kelly Driver's class, and third place -Scott Fitzgerald.Several special events werescheduled throughout the month aspart of the education and celebrationprocess. <strong>The</strong> first big event wasdiscussed in last week. It was theVeteran’s Day Celebration held onTuesday, <strong>Nov</strong>. 13 in the Cultural ArtsCenter. <strong>The</strong> Pendleton Basket Exhibitwas featured in the Media Centeron <strong>Nov</strong>. 8-9. <strong>The</strong> event thatgained a lot of attention was theFood Tasting Day held on Friday,<strong>Nov</strong>. 16. Several men and womenfrom the community prepared andbrought in traditional food for thestudents to enjoy. Community workerswho assisted with the Food TastingDay were Ann Bradley, JudsonBradley, Martha Sherill, and John D.Long. <strong>The</strong> foods included bear meat,deer meat, bean bread, pork,sochanna, mustard greens, and lyedumplings. Several students, teachers,faculty, and staff tried items forthe first time. All the students had achance to eat and taste the food. LeoPete wrote in a thank you note, “Itwas way better than lunch food.”<strong>The</strong> last big event scheduled beforeThanksgiving Break was the Pow-Wow held in the <strong>Cherokee</strong> HighSchool Arena on Tuesday, <strong>Nov</strong>. 20 inthe afternoon. Participants includedstudents and members from thecommunity. <strong>The</strong> Pow-Wow openedwith the grand entry and presentingof the colors. <strong>The</strong> Veterans werehonored, and then the dancers performedtraditional dances. <strong>The</strong>array of colors and movements presentedby the dancers was a beautifuldisplay of diversity, which embodiesa characteristic we should all embrace.<strong>The</strong>y ranged from tiny tots toadults. Some Tribal Council representativesand Miss <strong>Cherokee</strong> KarylFrankiewicz were also in attendance.Mrs. Pinnix is looking forward tothe outside games and stickball expothat have been rescheduled for laterin the academic year. She has alsoworked with administration toschedule an appreciation meal for allthe high school staff to thank themfor their continued dedication andservice to the students, school, andcommunity. It is her goal for nextyear to increase the community involvementin the events and celebrations.If you are interested inparticipating in next <strong>Nov</strong>ember’s NativeAmerican Heritage Month Remembranceand Celebration, pleasecontact Laura Pinnix at <strong>Cherokee</strong>High School.- <strong>Cherokee</strong> Central Schoolswww.theonefeather.com
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