March 17, 2011 - Eastern Band of Cherokee

NEWS ka-no-he-daDora Reed Head Start Programcould have License RevokedBy SCOTT MCKIE B.P.ONE FEATHER STAFFSCOTT MCKIE B.P./One FeatherThe Dora Reed Head Start Program faces a license revocation. Tribal oficials meet with state oficials on Tuesday to discussthe matter.The Head Start program at the Doraeed Children’s Center could lose its liense.The child care facility, whicherves over 100 families in Cherokee,as been cited by the North Carolina Deartmentof Child DevelopmentNCDCD) for a Proposed Revocation oficense.The Head Start program, whicherves children ages 3-5, would be thenly facet of the EBCI Tribal Child Carerogram affected by the proposed lienserevocation. The Early Head Startrogram and the Big Cove Center proramwould not be affected.EBCI tribal leaders and Dora Reedficials went to Raleigh on Tuesday,arch 15 for a hearing on the matter.he Center is currently open and will reainso pending the outcome of thatearing which could take a week to tenays.Principal Chief Michell Hicks relatedhat the discussions with state oficialsasted a couple of hours and focused onndividual child issues that were investiatedby Swain County DSS. He saidhat, overall, the meeting went well.“It’s unfortunate that we have toeal with these types of issues, however,he safety of our children is our utmostriority,” Chief Hicks said. “It is obvioushat more work is necessary within ourenter and the outcome of the state’secision is crucial to our existence. I doemain optimistic that our license willemain in place, however, there is a lotf work to be done to address the opertion’sshortfalls.”Albert Crowe is the Deputy AdminstrativeOficer of the EBCI Community,ducation and Recreation Services Diviion.He was in attendance at Tuesday’seeting along with Chief Hicks, AttoreyGeneral Annette Tarnawsky andora Reed manager Frances Maney.Crowe said NCDCD oficials haveeen in contact with the tribe since lastarch on various issues at Dora Reed.Basically, the investigations that wereonducted brought up to a proposed adinistrativeaction that is to revoke ouricense with regard to us operating inccordance with the State of North Carlina.”“I think that the meeting went well,”rowe said. “We provided backgroundnformation and basically a plan of whate have implemented for corrective actionmeasures in regard to this type ofincident, and also we discussed proposedcorrective action measures thatwe are researching currently to look andsee if it is feasible for us to impose thesechanges – basically to make things betterfor the problem areas that have beenidentiied.”Crowe related that an appeal has alreadybeen iled on this matter and is setto be heard the week of June 6 if needed.If the outcome of Tuesday’s meeting isfavorable (i.e. something less than a licenserevocation), then the June appealhearing will be cancelled.According to information from theNCDCD, the Center was last licensed onDec. 1, 2008 and received a Four StarCenter License after scoring 12 out of 15total points. That was an improvementfrom their previous Three Star CenterLicense.The Dora Reed Center has a historyof violations as reported to the NCDCD.A sample of some of the violations reportedin the past three years include:• April 2010 – child found to be unattendedin the hall with the classroomdoor closed• May 6, 2010 – same child againfound to be unattended in the hall withthe classroom door closed• May 11, 2010 – an assistant teacherwas “rough handling” a child and toldstaff members in another room, “Here,(Child) is driving me crazy” and then leftthe room• Feb. 28, 2011 – three-year-old childleft in bathroom for 23 minutes whengroup transitioned to different room forwrap-around program. The reportstated, “The child was found crying. Thestaff member was unaware the childwas missing from her group of children.”Mary Ann Thompson, of the BigCove Community, commented, “I amsure we have all heard comments andquestions from parents and staff formany weeks. Questions were asked atour community meeting in Big Cove. Wewondered what last year’s audit indingsshowed. This didn’t happen overnight.”She further stated, “Does the end resultcome as a surprise? When are wegonna get mad and not accept this mismanagementof yet another triballyfundedprogram?”Minors Fund Community MeetingsIn an effort to keep the community informed of the performance of the MinorsFund, the Ofice of Budget & Finance is reaching out to community clubs. Membersof the Budget & Finance Staff will be presenting on the current Minors Fund Structureand Performance, and will be available to answer questions from the publicand fund participants on the following schedule during regular community clubmeetings. All members of the community are invited and encouraged to attend.Monday, March 28 Painttown Community 5:30pmTuesday, March 29 Big Cove Community 7:00pmTuesday, April 5 Yellowhill Community 6:15pmMonday, April 11 Wolfetown Community 7:00pmTuesday, April 12 Big Y Community 6:00pmTuesday, May 10 Birdtown Community 6:00pmIf you have any questions regarding community meetings please contactCindy Chandler 497-7031 or via email at cindchan@nc-cherokee.com.THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2011cherokee one feather5

ATTENTIONEBCI COLLEGE STUDENTS! *The deadline to apply for funding from theEBCI Education & Training Department for theSummer, 2011 semester is April 1, 2011!Don’t delay! Meet with a Student Coordinator to be sure allof your paperwork is complete. We must have the following:Your 2010-2011 FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR)(The SAR will be available 1-3 days AFTER the FAFSAis submitted)College Acceptance LetterCopy of EBCI enrollment cardCopy of Social Security cardCompleted EBCI Education ApplicationHigh School Transcript/GED scores or College TranscriptQuestions? Call 497-7485Laura Smith: Student Coordinator: 4-year collegesSandi Owle: Student Coordinator: 2-year colleges* Current Students: Summer renewal formsare no longer required.ATTENTION EBCI HIGHSCHOOL STUDENTSIt is time to apply for the 2010 Summer Youth CollegeExperience Program!Commit to spend 6 weeks this summer to prepare for college by:Visiting 19 collegesTaking SAT Prep classesParticipating in financial management education activitiesParticipating in outdoor experiential leadership activitiesAND…Earn a salary at the same time!Applications are available at the EBCI Education & Training Programoffice located at the Ginger Lynn Welch Complex.Students must be EBCI enrolled members, have at least a 2.5 GPA forthe fall 2010 semester, and reside on the Qualla Boundary or inJackson, Swain, Graham, or Cherokee county.Students must be rising high school juniors or seniors.Preference will be given to 1st time participants.Questions? Call Tosh Welch, Laura Smith or Sandi Owle@ 497-7485.Applications must be received in the Education office by4:30 pm on March 31, 2011. Don’t delay! Space is limited!3/173/17NEWS ka-no-he-daTribal Member recognizedas 1st Native AmericanFemale in EmergencyManagementMollie Grant, EBCI Emergency Managementdirector, has been nominatedfor induction into the InternationalWomen in Homeland Security andEmergency Management Hall of Fame.The EBCI tribal member is recognizedas the irst Native American female inEmergency Management.“As a trailblazer, you are a leaderand pioneer in the ield of homeland securityand emergency management,blazing a trail for others to follow,” Dr.Jacqueline McBride of Love, Peace andProsperity International, Inc. wrote toGrant. “As a beacon of hope for younggirls and women, you have deined, captured,and illuminated a path throughunexplored territory. Women aroundthe world salute you and your endurance,achievements, strength ofcharacter and destiny.”Principal Chief Michell Hicks related,“This recognition of Mollie’s contributionsto this Tribe and Nativepeople is well deserved and I congratulateher for this accomplishment. Shehas worked hard for the EBCI for thepast several years and has created mutuallybeneicial and long term relationswith the State and Federal governments.She has implemented and overseen programsthat assist Tribal members andshe ensures that our safety is a top priority.Congratulations Mollie on a jobwell done!”- ONE FEATHER STAFF REPORTYogi Crowe ScholarshipFund Deadline is nearApril 1 is the deadline for requestinginancial assistance from the YogiCrowe Memorial Scholarship Fund forsummer semester. Applications must bepostmarked by the deadline date andmailed on or before the deadline. Applicationsnot postmarked by the deadlinewill not be considered.The Yogi Crowe Memorial ScholarshipFund provides inancial assistanceto members of the Eastern Band ofCherokee Indians working on graduateand post-graduate degrees. Applicationsand guidelines can be downloadedfrom the Fund's Website at www.yogicrowecherokeescholarship.orgor obtainedfrom any of the board membersor Tribal Education.The Yogi Crowe Memorial ScholarshipFund is pleased to announce thatan offer of free tuition from the Universityof Tennessee Graduate School atKnoxville is available to one student peracademic year working on a Master’sdegree. Applicants must make a requestin writing to the Yogi Crowe MemorialScholarship Fund Board of Directors,P. O. Box 892, Cherokee, NC 28719by July 1 each year to be considered forthis waiver. If more than one applicationis received, the Yogi Crowe MemorialScholarship Fund Board of Directorswill make a recommendation to UTGraduate School as to who should receivethe tuition waiver based uponneed.For more information, contact anyof the Scholarship Fund board members:Dr. Carmaleta Monteith, President497-2717; Dr. Reva Ballew, Vice President;Mary Herr, Secretary 497-9498;Sharon Blankenship, Treasurer 736-0618, Leeann Bridges 497-8312, AnitaJohnson 736-2698 or Mary Wachacha497-5350.- Yogi Crowe Scholarshp Fund BoardAmerican Flag Etiquette:“Let’s be right”The lag is a living symbol of a livingnation. It is the universal custom to displaythe lag only from sunrise to sunseton buildings and on stationary lagstaffs in the open.The lag may be displayed 24 hoursa day if properly illuminated during thehours of darkness. “Proper illumination”is a light speciically placed to illuminatethe lag so it is recognizable assuch by the casual observer.When should the lag be at halfstaff?Only the President of the UnitedStates or the Governor of your state mayorder the lag to be half-staffed. ThePrincipal Chief of the Eastern Band ofCherokee Indians may order the triballag to be half-staffed.The American Legion SteveYoungdeer Post 143 will assist anyonewho has questions concerning displayingthe lag in an appropriate manner.Info: Post Service Oficer (828) 508-2657-American LegionSteve Youngdeer Post 143Local Studentsgraduate from SCCThe following students from Cherokeerecently graduated from SouthwesternCommunity College: Joshua ShaneFrazier, Transfer Core Diploma, summacum laude; Christopher Drew Grant,College Tranger, Associate in Arts;Michael Lee Lambert, College Transfer,Associate in Arts; Trina Louise Rhinehart,Cosmetology Certiicate (1500hours); Oscar Ricardo Garcia Romero,Phlebotomy Certiicate; and Charles LeeTchakirides, Culinary Technology, Associatein Applied Science.- SCC6 cherokee one feather THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2011

NEWS ka-no-he-daKentucky eyeing State Recognition of TribesTBy SCOTT MCKIE B.P.ONE FEATHER STAFFhere are several bills on the table of theKentucky State House of Representativesnow that, if passed, would allow the stateto start the process of granting staterecognition to groups as American IndianTribes.Introduced by Kentucky Rep. Reginald Meeks (D-42nd District), the three bills (HB 44, HB 50 and HB51) serve to deine who is an American Indian, recognizetribes within the state and deal with howhuman remains and burial objects are to be dealtwith in the future."The Eastern Band of Cherokee is one of threefederally recognized Cherokee tribes," said PrincipalChief Michell Hicks. "The process to become federallyrecognized is a merit based and arduous processthat ensures that only legitimate and historical tribesare recognized. States have the prerogative to set uptheir own recognition process for tribes, which is oftentimesless complex and lacks merit based standards.Additionally, these tribes do not receive thefederal beneits that are reserved for federally recognizedtribes."Cherokee Nation District 5 Councilwoman CaraCowan Watts is staunchly against states recognizingtribes.“These fake Cherokee groups are dangerous anda direct affront to our Tribal Elders and culture keepers,”she said. “All Cherokees should call, write andemail Kentucky representatives to stop these bills.Recognizing fake Cherokee groups in any way diminishesour Tribal sovereignty. Please pick up yourphone and call Kentucky, today!”HB 44 deines an American Indian as “a personhaving origins in any of the original peoples of Northand South America, including Central America, andwho maintains tribal afiliation or community attachmentto the tribe of origin or to the community oforiginal peoples.”HB50 gives outlines criteria that groups mustmeet before being recognized by the state including“Documentation that demonstrates a population ofat least two hundred ifty (250) individuals who havecontinued as a tribe, group, or organization for atleast two hundred (200) years.”Each group petitioning for state recognitionwould be required to meet at least ive of the criteriawhich also include:- Demonstrating relationship with other recognizedAmerican Indian tribes- Providing vital records of members of the group- Document a historic government-to-governmentrelationship with the state or federal governments- Documents showing identiication as a tribe byother state or federally-recognized tribes- Provide evidence that the group has received orparticipated in state or federally-funded grants- Document historical, anthropological or genealogicalinformation identifying the group as anAmerican Indian tribe- Document culture and traditions that are uniqueand identify the group as American Indian.All petitions would be subject to review and approvalby the Kentucky Native American Heritage Commission.If recommended for approval by the Commission,the petition would go to the Governor forapproval.The Cherokee Nation keeps a compiled list ofwhat is considers fraudulent groups claiming AmericanIndian heritage. Four groups from Kentucky appearon the list including: Black Wolf Clan of SECherokee Council, Inc.; Cherokee Tribe of Kentucky;Kentucky Cherokee Heritage Group; and the SouthernCherokee Nation of Kentucky.A message to the Southern Cherokee Nation ofKentucky went unanswered by press time.Thursday, March 3Tabled Ord. No. 561 – Fire Prevention Code – WithdrawnTabled Ord. No. 562 – Tribal Business Preference Law –TabledTabled Ord. No. 610 – Amendment to Minors and OtherLegal Incompetents Ord. – TabledTabled Ord. No. 611 – Revised Personnel Policy – TabledRes. No. 632 – George Martin desires Council abide byLloyd Welch Constitution and enrolled members be atleast 1/16 blood degree – TabledNo # given – Tony and Sis Cabe desire that Res. No. 578(11) be rescinded regarding DOT project at JenkinsCrossing in Birdtown Community (Item No. 3) – WithdrawnRes. No. 633 – Amendment to Res. No. 516 (10) regardingheirs of Betty Lucille Screamer George (d) – PassedRes. No. 634 – Last will & testament of Lewis Ralph Murphy(d) – PassedRes. No. 635 – Request transfer of possessory interestfrom EBCI to Jesse Catt (d) heirs be approved without signaturesof Mary Catt, Sarah York, Sandra York, Remy Catt,Stephanie Catt and Matthew York – PassedRes. No. 636 – Board of Directors appointed to MadisonHornbuckle Children’s Cancer Foundation – PassedRes. No. 637 – Request that Council approve developmentand design of a North Carolina state-approved tagTribal Council Resultsfor enrolled members – Amended/PassedRes. No. 638 – Ethics Policy Committee –Amended/PassedRes. No. 639 – Request that Council approve Forest ManagementPlan section addressing installation and managementof wildlife openings on Tribal lands – TabledRes. No. 640 – Request that proposed agreement betweenFriends of the Blue Ridge Parkway and NPS be approvedso list of projects may be completed by PeanutCrowe – WithdrawnRes. No. 641 – Multi-hazard Mitigation Plan update –PassedRes. No. 642 – Tribal appointment of Kevin Welch to IACBoard – PassedRes. No. 643 – Ofice of Environment & Natural Resourcesauthorized to seek funding through the EPA up to$460,000 on behalf of the Tribal Air Quality, Water Quality& General Assistance Programs – PassedRes. No. 644 – Emergency Management Program authorizedto submit grant application with in-kind contribution– PassedRes. No. 645 – CPD and the Tribal Prosecutors Ofice authorizedto seek funding from the National Criminal HistoryImprovement Program (NCHIP) Grant Program –Amended/PassedRes. No. 646 – CPD and Tribal Prosecutors Ofice authorizedto seek funding from the Statewide Automated VictimInformation and Notiication (SAVIN) Program –TabledRes. No. 647 – Privatization of New Kituwah Academyand Implementation – Amended/PassedSpecial Council Session - Monday, March 7Tabled Res. No. 646 – Cherokee Indian Police Departmentand Tribal Prosecutor’s Ofice authorized to seekfunding from Statewide Automated Victim Informationand Notiication Program (SAVIN) – Amended/PassedRes. No. 648 – Ofice of Planning & Development authorizedto submit application package to ANA seeking up to$300,000 in federal assistance – PassedRes. No. 649 – Kituwah Preservation & Education Programauthorized to submit application package to ANAseeking up to $250,000 over FY2010 and FY2011 –PassedRes. No. 650 – Ofice of Planning & Development on behalfof Strategic Energy Committee authorized to submitapplication package to DOE seeking up to $500,000 –Amended/PassedRes. No. 651 – EBCI Transit Services is hereby authorizedto submit CTP 5311 grant application for federal andstate funding – PassedRes. No. 652 – GIS Ofice authorized to submit an applicationpackage to ANA seeking $300,000 in grant fundingfor development of Tribe’s GIS system – PassedRes. No. 653 – GIS Ofice authorized to submit an applicationto the EPA seeking up to $130,000 –Amended/Passed- TOP OficeTHURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2011cherokee one feather7

OPINIONS and LETTERSCongratulations to the Birdtown LayBirdsfor winning the 2011 CommuityLeague Jr. Ladies division.The ladies fought through someough oficiating at times, schedulehanges at the last minute, and had todjust their playing style in order to gethe job done. The charisma, teamwork,ommunication, and enthusiasm cariedthe team to accomplish their goal;o win it all. They had such a great attiudethat when the going got tough, theyut on their big smiles and made theame fun.As I stated at the very beginning ofhe season, they would be as good ashey wanted to be, they had to make itappen. Right off the bat they undertoodwhat was needed; teamwork. TheadyBirds consisted of several irst timeall players, irst time Jr. division playrs,a couple of mite girls (due to notnough for the mite division) and onlyne player who had played in the Jr. diisionmore than two years.As a coach, it was a delight to see theechniques we had practiced, executeduring games. Some techniques such aswitching hands when the defenseushed the player, during practice someould say they couldn't do it. But duringhe games, players were switchingands and going around the opponentsith ease. The philosophy ofefense=Offense became a forte' andThank You!The Cherokee High School JROTC has had two sucessfulfundraisers in the past few weeks; bothundraisers have been for the Military Ball on March7. The irst fundraiser we had was the Fry bread Dinerswhich were sold on Friday, February 25, 2011.or this dinner we would like to thank Pat Calhoun,im Saunooke, Velma Calhoun, John Ryan, Barbraaunooke, Levi Calhoun, Jamie Welch, Liz Hull, Sallyahan, Rhiannon Hull, Felicia Owle, Sabrina Taylor,nd Robyn Mahan. The second fundraiser we had wasndian Dinners which were sold on Friday, March 4,011. We wish to thank Pat Calhoun, Food Lion, Kimaunooke, Velma Calhoun, Bessie Wallace, Jamieelch, Sally Mahan, Barbra Saunooke, John Ryan, Lizull, Nancy Bigmeat, Marina Catt and Scott Taylor.hank you again for all your support for the JROTC MiltaryBall.Congratulations to the Birdtown LadyBirdsThank You,2LT Micala Arch8 cherokee one feather THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2011Photo courtesy of Mark ReedThe Birdtown LadyBirds are shown (left-right) back row - Edith Tolley, AlyssaLand, Coach Abe Queen, Kara Welch, Siena Jackson, and Simon Montelongo; front- Devona Reed, Summer Wilson, Sharlotte Jackson, and Lou Montelongo.the defensive setups were executed withperfection. Each player knew they had akey role on our team and knew thatwithout one player's efforts, the otherscould not be as successful.My most charismatic players wereChristine Lee, Kara Welch, Ella Montelongo,Summer Wilson, Lou Montelongo,and Carla Wolfe who quiet butvery vocal within the team huddles.Most Improved: Emily Welch, SummerWilson, Edith Tolley, Siena Jackson,Christine Lee, Kara Welch6th Lady (whom we counted on andcould play all the positions whenneeded): Lou MontelongoBest Defenders (all were verygood): Alyssa Land, Devona Reed, CarlaWolfeBest Passer: Sharlotte JacksonTop Scorer: Alyssa LandBest Offense: The LadyBirds; if itThank you to Ginger ArkansasKaleidoscope Dreams Daycare would like to say abig “Thank You” to Ginger Arkansas. She has volunteeredto help make the grounds here at the center alot more decorative. She has been working in thelower beds and planting lowers. She made and hungbird houses and added little touches here and therethat have drawn a lot of compliments from the staffand other parents as well. The children here are reallyenjoying seeing them too. Once again, Ginger, thanksfor all the time and effort that you’ve put in!Upset over Dora Reed SituationParents and grandparents are shocked to hearfrom local television news that the Qualla BoundaryHead Start’s state license was revoked. This from aprogram that has been in existence here since 1965and prior to now has always maintained their licensureand accreditation. How many children, staff, parentsand grandparents will be affected if the centercloses?Many are angry that the leadership in charge ofLetters PolicyThe Cherokee One Feather is available as a forum for any opinion or point of view concerning issues of general interest. Letters shouldbe typed, exclusive to the One Feather. Letters must be signed and should include a name, address and phone number. Only the nameand town (if writer resides outside of Cherokee) will be printed. Letters critical of specifically-named minor children will not be published.Unsigned letters will not be considered for publication at all. The One Feather will not accept poetry submissions as a letter orrequests for pen pals.Disclaimer: the opinions expressed on the Opinions pages do not necessarily reflect the views of the Cherokee One Feather, the PrincipalChief, the Vice Chief or Tribal Council of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.wasn't for the team playing together,they would not have been successful.Manager of the Year: Simon Montelongo!!!Birdtown Rep of the Year: DeniseWelch! Thanks for all that you do for ourcommunity.Best Oficial: Pepper Taylor (Alwaysfair and consistent; knows how to controlthe low of the game)Most memorable moment: Duringhalftime of the Championship game theLadyBirds sang "Happy Birthday" to ateam member's sister, JUST AWESOME!Every one of my players deserve apat on the back as they made the 2011season a HUGE success. GOOD JOB LA-DYBIRDS!!!Without the support of the parents,the ladies goal of being Championswould not have been possible - THANKYOU VERY MUCH!A huge THANK YOU to coach AbeQueen, without your wisdom and guidancethe season would have been morechallenging.Can't wait for next season as theBirdtown LadyBirds will try to repeat asChampions of the Community League Jr.division.Submitted by,Coach Mark ReedTribal Child Care allowed this to happen; the site Director,Education Manager, Division Director andDeputy Director all played a part in the downfall of apreviously nationally recognized Head Start Program.And seeing as these agents are charged with the oversightand management of this center, why were theirresponses to the initial complaints handled with suchdifidence and dismissiveness? Revocation does notjust happen…it is the end result of lengthy formalities.Initial allegations must have spawned months ago, andas I am sure the Dora Reed Center was given an opportunityto respond and correct the wrongs I now am leftto question why this situation could not have been prevented.What would Dora Reed think about this? BothState Day Care Licensing and the NC Department of SocialServices were brought in. How embarrassing. Andnow the Principal Chief travels to Raleigh, spendingvaluable dollars trying to negotiate some type ofagreement to keep the center open. The executive andadministrative authorities continue with knee-jerk reactionsto the issues. This month the Immersion parentswere in Tribal Council with concerns requiringimmediate action.And now, I will say what many peoplethink, but are scared to sign their nametoo… People should be hired into positionsbased on their knowledge and abilityto do a job, not their politics.Signed,Mary W. Thompson

CLUB SCHEDULE:Monday, March 21 – Health Screen – 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. –Club Conference RoomThursday, March 24 – Safety Committee Meeting – 11:30 a.m.(the meeting date was changed due to the School having earlyrelease on March 17) – Meeting will be held in the CherokeeElementary School Conference Room.RAY KINSLAND RETIRESFriday, March 11, 2011 marked the end of an era. Rayinsland, General Manager of the Boys Club since 1964 reiredafter providing over 53 years of service to the Boys Club,he Schools, the Tribe and the Community. A drop-in, hostingver 200 people was held at the Club on Friday to honor Raynd his family. Among the highlights of this occasion, Philaire, NC House Representative for District 119 (Haywood,ackson, Macon and Swain Counties), was present to awardr. Kinsland a resolution delineating some of his many acomplishmentsand contributions during his tenure. PrincialChief Michell Hicks also attended and was present for Mr.aire’s presentation. (Go to our link at www.cherokeeoysclub.com/raykinslandretirementto view photos.)Many former and current Club employees, students,riends, family, Tribal Elders, Cherokee Central School staff,ribal Council Members including Vice Chief Larry Blythe andis wife Wanda, came by to honor Ray. Even though Ray is reiringfrom the General Manager’s position, he will still beery active in Club, School and Community events. It is ourincere hope that Ray and his family will enjoy “retirement”nd have many years of quality time to enjoy a long-deservedacation.EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIESThe Cherokee Boys Club is advertising for a Constructionnd Facilities Department Manager. For additional informaion,please see the employment section of this week’s Oneeather.The Cherokee Boys Club is advertising for Resident Counelorsfor the Children’s Home. For additional information,lease see the employment section of this week’s One Feather.The Cherokee Boys Club is also advertising for a Healthccupations Instructor for the Oconaluftee Job Corps. For aditionalinformation, please see the employment section ofhis week’s One Feather.Cherokee Boys ClubWeekly Reportand Snowbird Child Development Center in the SnowbirdCommunity of Robbinsville.The Agelink program serves children from infants to 5-year olds and averages approximately 60 children per month.The After-School program serves 25 children per month whileSnowbird has approximately 20 children per month. Thereare currently openings for children available in each department.For further information about these openings, pleasecall Tammy Bradley at 497-6726. For information regardingthe Snowbird Center, call Leslie McEntire at 828-479-2031.The staff is also currently working on improving theirplayground and creating an outdoor learning environment.The children will plant and care for a garden with nativeplants, butterly bushes and grape vines. The plants will attractbirds and butterlies. Nature provides “hands on” unpredictableand unscripted learning experiences. The presentplay area is asphalt so raised lower and garden beds will beconstructed and wooden planters will be used for the bushes.Their plans also include shaded areas for relaxation and aweather observation area.The children, parents and staff would greatly appreciateany donations from the following wish list: seeds, plants,herbs, grape vines, pea gravel, red mulch, thermometers, birdfeeders,butterly bushes, rain gauge, wooden planters, barrels,potting soil, colorful windsocks, child size benches, largepatio umbrellas, Lowe’s gift cards, etc.The staff at Agelink currently includes Tammy Bradley,Department Manager, Lena Adams, Steven Archer, LucindaBlackfox, Pamela Cope, Sutaga De Los Reyes, Ina Driver, DesireeGeorge, Deborah Jones, Regina Kirkland, Mary Littledave,Chantelle Lossiah, Donna Morgan, Vanessa Norton,Letina Saunooke, Lacey Smith, Pamela Smith, Corey Stamper,Chrystal Taylor and Kitty Taylor.The staff at Snowbird includes Leslie McEntire, Coordinator,Brittney Chekelelee, Mildred Franks, Barbara King, JessicaWachacha and Cayce Webster.NEWS ka-no-he-daWire Stolen fromFairgroundsAbout 100 feet of electrical cable,valued at $300, was stolen from theCherokee Indian Fairgrounds onWednesday, March 2. No buildingswere reported broken into, and thecable was attached to the lighting arrayon the amphitheatre stage. The stolencable is used to power the lightingarray at the stage.“I think it is sad that there are peopleout there who have so little concern forthe tribe's property,” said RobertJumper, EBCI Travel and Tourism manager.“These materials belong to all themembers of the tribe and to senselesslydestroy it shows a lack of respectfor the Cherokee people.”- ONE FEATHER STAFF REPORTBattle Drill Reenactmentsof Thomas LegionBattle drill reenactments of the CivilWar’s Thomas Legion will be held onSaturday, March 26 at the Cherokee IndianFairgrounds.The Thomas Legion was comprisedof mountaineers and Cherokee warriorsand helped changed the course of AmericanHistory. Cherokee Traditionalclothing and weapons are acceptable,and Civil War era clothing and weaponswill be provided. You must be 18 yearsor older to participate. The deadline tosign up is Monday, March 21 at 12pm.- EBCI Travel and TourismCONGRATULATIONSCongratulations to Rayna Davis, Paige Jackson and Averyintz for being named to the Big Smoky Mountain 1-A Winterports All-Conference Team for Girls Basketball.Congratulations also to Tsalidi Sequoyah for being namedo the Big Smoky Mountain 1-A Winter Sports All Conferenceeam for Boys Basketball.A special congratulations goes out to Chris Mintz foreing named Coach of the Year for Girls Basketball in the 1-Aig Smoky Mountain Conference.We also congratulate Christian Crowe of Swain County foreing named to the Winter Sports All-Conference Team forrestling in the Smoky Mountain 1-A conference.BOYS CLUB CHILD CARE DEPARTMENTThis week the Club would like to spotlight the Child Careepartment which includes Agelink Child Care, After SchoolPhotos by Bo TaylorKo-la-nv-yi Kids hold FundraiserThe Big Cove Youth Group or Ko-la-nv-yi Kids had a beneit on Saturday, March 12 to raise moneyfor their youth activities. The event included a Ramp Dinner with all the ixings and a CommunityBingo Night. In the photo, Butch Hill, Phyllis Shell and Gabby Teesatuskie prepare dinners.THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2011cherokee one feather9

Nytt blod i GardenTekst: Gardist Sneltvedt og Gardist Gusland Foto: Gardist GuslandEt utall vordende gardistermøtte den 9. august på Sessvollmoenfor å bli soldater. Dette er endag med mye venting, ettertankeog usikkerhet. Med ungdommeligiver og sommerfugler i magengjennomgår kontingentet enserie tester og undersøkelser; det ernemlig ikke hvem som helst somfår tjenestegjøre i Garden! Om firemåneder skal disse vokte kongen oghans residenser ikledd den strøkneparadeuniform som med stolthethar blitt båret av gardister oppgjennom tidene. De skal videreføreen lang tradisjon hvor lojalitet tilkonge og fedreland står i fokus.Allerede på et tidlig tidspunktmå kontingenten lære seg å få øyepå detaljer (les; ”line” pakninger).Dernest er det en kort samtale medde fremmøtte før man begynnermed de tidkrevende og grundige10 GARDISTENlegeundersøkelsene. Dette er deforskjellige tingene man måigjennom under innrykket:• De vernepliktige møter opp påSessvollmoen• Personlig utstyr ”lines”• Samtaler og visitasjon medrekruttene• LegesjekkPost 1. Høyde og vektPost 2. BlodprøvePost 3. VaksinePost 4. SynPost 5. LegePost 6. Tannlege• Transport til TerningmoenFakta om innrykk• Garden har fire innrykk i året.Januar, april, august og oktober.• Rekruttene tilbringer som regeltre måneder på Terningmoen,før de overføres til Huseby ogetter en måneds gardeperiodekan kalle seg gardister ogbegynner normal tjeneste.• Skal du inn til Garden oghar spørsmål du lurer på?På www.utvalgt.no kan du stillespørsmål i forumet. Alternativt kandu sende mail til gms@garden.no• Spørsmål om utsettelse avverneplikten og andre administrativespørsmål som ikke erdirekte rettet til Gardens tjenesterettes til Vernepliktsverketpå telefon 815 55 580 ellere-post: postmottak.vpv@mil.no

NEWS ka-no-he-daLambert praisesstate’s caution onbridge projectPhoto by Pat HornbuckleRemembering Joe JohnsonJoe Johnson, a long-time bus driver and employee of Cherokee Schools passed away suddenly on Friday, Mach 20, 1964 atthe age of 47. Thelma, his wife, requested all of the bus drivers to serve as pallbearers. The services were held at YellowhillBaptist Church on Sunday, March 22, 1964 with burial in the Veterans Cemetery at Yellowhill. Shown (left-right) are Joe’scomrades who served as pallbeares: Ray Kinsland, Raymond Owl, Vernon Hornbuckle, Wilbur Sequoyah, Jesse Crowe, JohnWalkingstick, Noah Powell, Noah Ledford, Clyde Ed Owle, Sam Walkingstick, Ed Owle, Bill Crowe and Herbert Burgess. MikeWalkingstick was also a bus driver and mechanic and attended the services, but had to leave early to serve as a pallbearerat another funeral.- CHEROKEE BOYS CLUBPatrick Lambert, Executive Directorof the Tribal Gaming Commissionand candidate for Principal Chief of theEastern Band of the Cherokee Indians,praised state oficials today for postponinga Jackson County bridge projectin order to continue Native Americanarchaeological research at the projectsite.The NC Department of Transportationannounced last week that it woulddelay the replacement of the T WalterMiddleton Bridge on NC 107 to allowmore time for research. Excavation atthe project site has uncovered NativeAmerican historical indings includingevidence of burial sites and prehistoricoccupations, as well as historic habitationby the Cherokees.“This site is home to an importantpiece of our Native American history,”Lambert said. “I applaud the state’sdecision to allow for more research sothe necessary steps can be taken toprotect these signiicant indings.”Lambert said he hopes the statewill turn to the Eastern Band for inputor assistance as the project progresses.“I believe that it is more positive andmore productive for people to work together,”he said. “This is not justCherokee history – it’s our state’s historytoo, and I hope DOT will considerus a willing partner in this excitingproject.”- CINDY LAMBERTSCHOLARSHIP: Johnson and Ballew give thoughtson Yogi Crowe Fund, from page 12study groups, lab assistantships typicallyprevent any type of outside employment.The clinical psychology program provides amonthly stipend in the amount of a fewhundred dollars. This obviously would notcover my book cost (sometimes up to$1000 a semester) much less my living expenses.I applied to the Richard (Yogi) CroweMemorial Scholarship Fund. I receivedfunding from the scholarship for every semesterthat I was there from fall 1991through summer 1996. Additionally in myinternship year, I received a tuition waiver.This tuition waiver was an agreement betweenthe Scholarship Fund and the Universityof Tennessee.The Graduate School had done this inhonor of Richard (Yogi) Crowe since he hadreceived his Master’s degree there. Thescholarship monies always arrived beforethe semester started which was before anyother monies I received came in. It was alwaysa great help, inancially and stresslevel wise, to have the money to buy booksor supplies before the semester started.When I graduated in August 1996, I returnedto North Carolina. I worked for theEastern Band of Cherokee Indians from December1996 through December 2004 asthe Behavioral Health Center ProgramManager. In 1998 I was asked to serve onthe Richard (Yogi) Crowe ScholarshipFund. I have been on the board since thattime.It has been a unique and rewarding experienceto serve. Unique in that I got toexperience the other side of the scholarshipfunding process. Rewarding in that ithas been a wonderful experience to feelthat I have been able to watch our tribalmembers begin their graduate programsand complete their advanced degrees.Since I began serving on the board, Ihave seen 37 students funded for a total of$107,636. Being a Native American pursuinga higher degree can be a dificultprocess. Historically we have had lowerhigh school graduation rates (approximately84% of Native students completehigh school compared to 93% of theirwhite counterparts), undergraduate attendance(26% of Native Americans ages 18-24 attended college compared to 42% oftheir white counterparts), and completionrates (21% of Native Americans completetheir irst year of college).We have had few role models andoften inancial restrictions. I was the irstmember of my immediate family to attendand complete college. This is not unusualin Native American families. The highestlevels of degree obtained by Native Americansare 9.5% associate’s degrees, 8.6%bachelor’s degrees, 3.1% master’s degreesand 1.4% doctoral degrees. This is comparedto 9.1% associates, 20.7% bachelors,7.9% masters and 3.2% doctoral degreesfor their white counterparts.My Doctoral Dissertation “The Experienceof Native American Women ObtainingTheir Doctoral Degrees at TraditionalAmerican Universities” allowed me to explorein depth some of the issues NativeAmericans encounter in higher education.I interviewed 10 Native American womenpsychologists. At the time of my interviews,there were only a total of 30 NativeAmerican women psychologists. I exploredissues of Historical Trauma and other reasonswhy Natives have not historically pursuedand been successful in highereducation.The members of the Eastern Band ofCherokee Indians are in a great position topursue graduate degrees. The tribe’s EducationDepartment now provides goodfunding typically covering almost all expenses.There are also additional fundingopportunities, the Richard (Yogi) CroweMemorial Scholarship Fund being just oneof several that is available. The ScholarshipFund was of great support to me during myeducation, inancially and emotionally. Iwould encourage anyone interested in pursuinga Master’s or Doctoral degree to takeadvantage of the Richard (Yogi) Crowe MemorialScholarship Fund and the other educationalresources that are available tothe members of the Eastern Band of Cherokees.Reva is a former Yogi Crowe ScholarshipRecipient and a current Board Member.THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2011cherokee one feather11

A Legacy of ServiceRay Kinsland oficially retires“Ray Kinsland isCherokee’s Will Thomasof this era becauseof his life-long dedicationand contributions to theCherokee people.”- Vickie McCoy who worked withKinsland for 25 yearsTEXT and PHOTOS By SCOTT MCKIE B.P.ONE FEATHER STAFFt was a Tuesday afternoon last week and Ray Kinslandwas driving a school bus to the Cherokee CentralSchools to pick up children – just one example of literallythousands where he has stepped in when needed.His Cherokee name is Di-sde-li-sgi-a-ni-wi-niwhich translates as “Helper of Young Men”.He has faithfully served the Cherokee community andthe Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in a wide-varietyof capacities –most notably as the general manager ofthe Cherokee Boys Club for the past 53 years. Duringthat span of time, Kinsland has worked with 11 PrincipalChiefs, 27 Tribal Council and 27 School Boards.Kinsland’s last day was Friday, Oct. 1 as TommyLambert took the reins as the new general manager ofthe Cherokee Boy’s Club. But, Kinsland agreed to stayon for a few months to make sure the transition went smoothly. This past Friday,March 11 was his oficial last day on the job.“I just thank the Lord and the Cherokee people for giving the blessing andopportunity to live here and to work here,” said Kinsland. “It’s great to see howthis Tribe has grown and has been able to take problems and turn them into opportunities.”Kinsland’s accomplishments over the past 53 years would literally take upeach page of The Cherokee One Feather for the next seven issues. On Friday, hereceived another honor as State Rep. Phil Haire was in attendance at a drop-incelebration for Kinsland’s retirement and presented him with a Certiicate of Appreciationfrom the North Carolina General Assembly.Kinsland graduated from N.C. State University in 1958 with a bachelor’s degreefrom the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. In 2005, he received anhonorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from Western Carolina University.“Ray Kinsland has been a strong leader and great role model for our community,”said Principal Chief Michell Hicks. “His commitment and dedication tohelping the Eastern Band of Cherokee has been proved time and time again. Hehas worked tirelessly throughout his life to serve the Cherokee people and hasmade a profound and lasting impact on this Tribe. I would say that he will besorely missed, but I think we all know he will still be here working and helpingfor as long as he is able. Thank you Ray for everything!”Vickie McCoy worked with Kinsland at the Boy’s Club for 25 years. “All of theCherokee people, and this community especially, have had greatly enriched livesbecause of Ray Kinsland’s vision,” she said. “His leap of faith over ifty years agobegan the Cherokee Boys Club. I think our new school is the culmination of hislife-long dream for our people and I truly believe when Ray began the Club thatwas the turning point in Cherokee’s educational system and was the true foundationof our new school campus.”McCoy continued, “Ray’s retirement is just a change in his employmentstatus and will not change his dedication to theCherokee people. I don’t believe Ray ever worked a dayin his life, but rather his passion fulilled the manygoals and visions he had to make our communityand lives better. Ray Kinsland is Cherokee’s WillThomas of this era because of his life-long dedicationand contributions to the Cherokee people.”Kinsland related he is now going to workon organizing and categorizing his vastarchives of photographs and documents atthe Cherokee Boys Club. He will also continueto serve as “The Voice of the Braves” athome basketball and football games andwill continue to serve in all capacities asneeded.Ray speaks at the 2010 Commencement for Cherokee High School. Helping cut the ribbon for the new school in August 2009. Speaking at his rerement breakfast in October 2010.Speaking at a Naonal Park Service hearing in July 2010.Kinsland greets people as they arrive for his rerement drop-in.12 cherokee one feather THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2011THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2011 cherokee one feather 13

NEWS ka-no-he-daPhoto courtesy of Bo TaylorBo Taylor (left), Big Cove Community Watch coordinator, stands with CherokeeChief of Police Ben Reed at a new Community Watch sign on Sherril Cove Road.News from the Big CoveCommunity Watch ProgramBy BO TAYLORNew Big Cove Community Watchsigns have arrived in Big Cove. Thereare only three signs, but many more willbe placed throughout the community ata later date. The irst sign is at SherrillCove Rd. Bridge. The second sign is atthe Big Cove Grocery, which is a hub ofactivity for the Big Cove community, andthe third sign is at the Straight ForkBridge.We would like everyone to be awarethat people are reporting suspicious activityand the community is watching. Ifyou want to report information anonymously,you may:TXT-A-TIP – From your mobilephone, text our keyword “SAFEREZ” andthen your message to the number274637If you have comments or questionsplease call 828-538-0044 or emailkolanvyi@gmail.com.Bo is the Community Watch coordinatorfor the Big Cove Community.14 cherokee one feather THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2011

SPORTS di-ne-lv-di-yiRace Season opens for the Cherokee RunnersBy GERRI GRADYCHEROKEE RUNNERSMembers of the Cherokee Runnersave started the 2011 year off witheveral races in the area. In addition toaces already reported (New Years DayK in Cullowhee, the Hot Chocolate0K in Asheville and 7-Mile Trail ofears Run in Cleveland, Tennessee),unners have also competed in therostbite 5K or 10K in Fletcher and thehamrock 5K or 10K in Asheville.wo runners placed in their age groupn the Frostbite 5K – Robin Swimmernd Gerri Grady. Nick Squirrell, Robinwimmer and Gerri Grady placed inheir age groups in the Shamrock 10Kn Saturday, March 12. In addition tohese three, other runners from Cheroeethat competed in the 10K: Angelquirrell, Steph Swimmer, Brian Driver,nd Brooke Lossiah. 5K runners fromherokee were: Karleigh Reeves, Pamneed and Dawna Paul. Congratulaionsto each runner for completing thextremely challenging course.The Cherokee Runners held theirPhoto courtesy of Gerri GradyRobin Swimmer, Gerri Grady and Nick Squirrell hold the awards they received atthe Shamrock 10K in Asheville on Saturday, March 12.annual meeting on March 13 at theBirdtown Gym. By-laws were reviewedand are currently posted on thegroup’s website and Facebook page.Oficers for 2011-12 were reafirmed:Stephan Swimmer-President, Skye Littledave-VicePresident, Gerri Grady-Secretary, and ElnoraThompson-Treasurer. The group recentlyelected a Board of Advisors thatincludes Casey Cooper, Wilbur Pauland Gerri Grady. The Board of Advisorswill help to ensure that the groupstays compliant with its By-laws.Membership in the Cherokee Runnersis open to anyone regardless ofitness level. If you are interested injoining, please attend one of our meetings.We meet each month on the 1stand the 15th at the Age Link ConferenceRom. Whether you walk or run,we offer encouragement not competition.Upcoming events include the AtlantaHalf Marathon, the KnoxvilleMarathon, Half Marathon & 5K, and theLake Junaluska Bunny Run, among others.Two Lady Braves to play inBlue-White All-Star GameContributed PhotoCherokee Flight wins Roundball ClassicThe Cherokee Flight Basketball team traveled to Boone last weekend to competein the Boone Roundball Classic Tournament. They went undefeated beating TeamPhoenix in the Championship Game on Sunday, March 13. The team is coached byBlaine Wolfe, Joree Wolfe and Christina Panther. The team includes (left-right)front row - Damon Ledford, T. Smith, Dominique Fernanders and QuentinThompson; back row - Coach Blaine Wolfe, Colby Maultry, Jake Halverson, JerickHaynes, Jayce Wolfe, Preston Huskey and Coach Joree Wolfe.Two members of theCherokee Lady Braves varsitybasketball team will playin the Blue-White All-StarGame this weekend. RaynaDavis and Paige Jackson willplay for the White team inthe game at Roberson on Friday,March 18. The girl’sgame tips off at 7:00. Ticketsare $10 and $8 for students;proceeds beneit local childrenwith developmental disabilities.BLUE TEAMLyndsay Jensen, MitchellEmily Glenn, MitchellKelsey Moore, North BuncombeShea Frizsell, OwenMercedes Bentley, Avery CountyTaylor McDaniel, R-S CentralKayla Shepherd, Mountain HeritageStephanie Cabral, ReynoldsMadison Thomas, McDowellKatelynn Eudy, Avery CountyCoach: Susie Shelton, Mountain Heritage.Paige JacksonRayna DavisWHITE TEAMSam Gibson, TuscolaMcKenzie Terry, MurphyPaige Jackson, CherokeeShonese Jones, BrevardAlea Crump, PisgahDesiree Gamble, AshevilleTacey Trammell, RobbinsvilleRayna Davis, CherokeeMary Miller, TuscolaAlexis Davis, ErwinCoach: Brandon Holloway, Pisgah.- DEBORA FOERST,Cherokee Central Schools16 cherokee one feather THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2011

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MarketplaceJOBS, LEGALS, BIDS, & MORE!MarketplaceFOR RENTFor Rent – 2 bdrm, 1 ba, mobile, quietpark in Ela, no pets, references, backgroundcheck required, $375 per month,$300 deposit. Call 488-8752. 2/24pd.Renters Special – 1 bdrm furnished orunfurnished, all utilities included (DirecTVand Internet), $650 a month,$300 deposit, located in Bryson City, call(828) 788-0323 4/7pdFor Rent – 2BR, 1B log cabin, furnishedor unfurnished, central air/heat, locatedon Thomas Valley Road – Whittier, ideafor couple. Only $650/month. Call 497-4009 for appointment. 3/24pd.For Rent – 3 bedroom, 1 bath housefurnished or not, all appliances furnished,w/washer/dryer. Lease required.No drugs. No pets. Call for info788-0097 or 497-6257 3/17pdFor Rent – Small 3 bedroom, 1 bathhouse. Lease required. Furnished,$450/deposit, $450/per month. Nodrugs. No pets. 788-0097 or 497-62573/17pdFor Rent – 3 bedroom, 1 bath unfurnishedhouse near GSNP – TowstringRoad. No children. No pets. Non-smokers.$400 per month plus $300 securitydeposit. References requested. Callafter 6pm 586-5354. 3/17pdBryson City Fully Furnished Townhome.Two bedrooms, 1.5 baths, heatpump, satellite, gas logs, laundry, backporch, it’s all you need. $850/monthwith lease, security deposit. Call Karen828-230-8619. 3/31pdWANTEDProperty Wanted for House Site – 1-5acres. Tribal Member. Please contactA.J. Owle 506-2403. 3/31pdRoomate Needed to share CountryHome. 3bdrm House – all utilities paid,phone, internet connected, must havesteady income or employment. Largehome, own furnished or unfurnishedroom. Background check required.$450 irst, last, deposit. No Smoking!No Drinking! No Drugs! Students welcomed.Call 497-7872. 3/31pdant to buy land suitable for housing28-736-3229, 828-497-3748/24pdSERVICESJW 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 8/26/11pdPet Grooming – by Jannessa, CertiiedMaster Groomer with 30yrs exp., atPawsitively Pampered in Bryson City.Call (828) 788-0599. 6/2pd.Tax Preparation by Sandi – Can saveyou time and money. Monday thru Saturday9am – 7pm. Located on OlivetRoad. 497-4128. 4/21pdWolfe Painting and Services – Interiorand Exterior Deck Work. Also roofrepairs. All work guaranteed. 497-3144. 3/17pdHunt Club – Union Co. South Carolina2011 Season, Hunt 2,100 acres for Deer– Turkey, Hardwoods – Cutovers. (864)427-7635 before 9pm. 3/17pdOocumma’s Lawn Mowing Services –Business and Residential. Are you lookingfor a dependable person to maintainyour lawn for a competitive price?Please call 497-0137 for a free estimate.Over 20 years of experience. Licensedand insured. 3/31pdCoggins Clinic. March 25, 2011 from1pm – 6pm at the Swain County HorseArena. Coggins Test - $15 and otherservices/vaccines available. Info: 488-3848 3/24pdMission to the World is now takingbids for lawn mowing and weed eatingof the Norman Maney RecreationPark (Goose Creek Campground) locatedoff of Goose Creek Road at 84Recreation Park Road. For a detailed listof work or an appointment to view theproperty, please call 828-497-1222 andspeak to Mike Peifer. Bids will be receiveduntil April 8, 2011 and must besubmitted in writing by email tomike.peifer@mtw.org or by mail atMTW, P.O. Box 2186, Cherokee, NC28719. 4/7pdFREEChristians. Have you been correctlybaptized in the name of the Lord JesusChrist? Acts 2-38 – ch 19-5-ch 8-16.Free gospel literature. Write: EdWatkins PO Box 4636 Beaufort SC29903. 3/3118 cherokee one feather THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2011FOR SALEFirewood for Sale – All Hardwood –Seasoned –Dry – cut – split and delivered.For prices call 788-0097 or 497-6257 3/31pdFor Sale – 2000 Giles single-widetrailer, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, electric heat.Located near the Episcopal Church onOld River Road, downtown Cherokee.Must be moved. This is a “ixer-upper”.Call Mary or Arnold Wachacha 497-5350. If no answer, leave a message. Seriousinquiries only. 3/17pdFor Sale - Yorkie puppies, 10 weeksold, $300.00, For information, call 828-508-2798. 3/17pdLEGALSLegal NoticeNotice of Service of Process by PublicationCHEROKEE TRIBAL COURTRegulationsCherokee, NC In Cherokee Tribal CourtEastern Band of Cherokee Indiansvs.William & Charlene Cornwell CV 11-057Joshua Lossiah CV 11-058Jatanna Feather CV 11-059William Ellwood CV 11-060Benny Welch Jr. CV 11-061Anthony Taylor CV 11-062Michelle Wolfe & Dean Hill CV 11-063Carl Esquivel CV 11-064Destiny Scales CV 11-065Talika Hill CV 11-066Candice Sequoyah CV 11-067Eva Taylor CV 11-068Jessica Maney CV 11-069James & Kerry Ann Arch CV 11-070To: The Above Named PartiesTake notice that pleading seeking relief against youhas been iled in the above entitled action. The natureof the relief being sought Is as follows:Complaint For Money Owed On AccountYou are required to make defense of such pleadingno later than April 4, 2011 and upon your failure todo so the party seeking service against you (EasternBand of Cherokee Indians) will apply to the court ofthe relief sought.This is the 1st day of March 2011.Agent for the Plaintiff - Winnie JumperP.O. Box 537 Cherokee, NC 287193/17Legal NoticeNotice of Service by PublicationThe Cherokee CourtEastern Band of Cherokee IndiansCherokee, NCFile: CV11-029SHERRY MANEY, plaintiffv.Clarence Maney, defendantTAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking reliefagainst you has been iled in the above entitledCivil Action. The nature of relief sought is as follows:(1) Plaintiff is seeking judgment of absolutedivorce.You are required to make a defense to suchpleadings no later than April 26, 2011, which is nolater than 40 days from the irst publication of thisnotice. Upon your failure to ile a pleading by theabove date, the party seeking service against youwill apply to the court for the relief sought.Carolyn Burton, Attorney for the PlaintiffNC Bar #: 22799P.O. Box 426Sylva, NC 287793/31YARD SALESpring Sale – 50 Bryson St., Bryson City,500 ft. past Joe Laundry Mat, Thur-Sat8:30am to 2:30pm. Special on tillers,riding mowers, weedeaters, chainsaws,tools and much more. 3/24pd.Uncle Bill’s Flea Market – Special forMarch and April. Sell your yard saleitems under covered spaces for only $5on Fridays and $8.75 on Saturday orSunday. Located between Sylva andCherokee. Call (828) 586-9613.4/28pd.Grand Opening Sale – Recycled Fashions,8052 U.S. Hwy 74 West, March18th and 19th, Tops $3.00 and less,Pants, Shorts, Skirts, Jackets, Hoodies,Shoes and Selected Purses 50% off.3/17pdVEHICLES1999 Dodge Durango – V8, 4x4, AT, AC,All power options, everything works,good condition, well maintained,$3,950. (828) 488-4710 or (828) 736-5171 3/17pdEMPLOYMENTBearmeat’s Indian Den is now takingapplications for employment. I needhelp in the shop and I need help on theoutside keeping everything lookinggood. If you’re not from here, but legal,come by and ill out an application.3/24pdProgram and EducationResource ManagerThe Cherokee Historical Association islooking to hire someone with experiencein employee and public education ,development, grants, and website maintenance.Requirements for applying aresubmission of a cover letter, resume,and three sealed reference letters. Applicantshave until March 18th at 4:00pm to submit all requirements to theCherokee Historical Association’s administrationbuilding. A full job descriptionis available in the front ofice of theadministration building. For more informationplease call 497-1128. 3/17

EMPLOYMENTResident Counselor (Full Time/Part Time/Temporary)Organization: Cherokee Boys Club, P. O. Box 507, Cherokee, NC 28719; (52 BoysClub Loop)Department: Family Support Services Department/Children’s HomeOpening Date: March 10, 2011Closing Date: March 24, 2011REQUIREMENTS: Must have a valid North Carolina Driver’s License with a veriiabledriving record. Must have a High School diploma or GED. Experience in aresidential care setting preferred. Must be able to relate well to children, youthand their family members. Must have good writing and verbal communicationskills and be able to complete daily reporting requirements. Must have the abilityto lift 50 pounds and be physically mobile to conduct required physical demandsof the job. Must be 21 years of age.Application and job description can be picked up from the Club’s Human ResourcesCoordinator, Tiffani Reed, at the Cherokee Boys Club between the hours of8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (828-497-9101).The selected applicant must submit to a pre-employment drug screen and local,state, and federal civil and criminal background and sexual offender screens.Indian Preference does apply in the illing of this position. If claiming Indian Preference,applicant must submit the appropriate certiicate. 3/17CHA positions availableThe Cherokee Historical Association is now taking applications for the 2011 season.Ushers and Concession Attendants needed. Applications may be picked up at theCherokee Historical main ofice. 3/24Cherokee Central School positionsThe Cherokee Central School System is accepting applications for:Substitute Teachers – BA/BS degree required.Food Service Substitutes – HS diploma or GED required.Teacher – State position , North Carolina teaching license required.Teacher Assistant - State position, AA degree or 24 hrs toward AA degree in earlychildhood required. 3/24Eastern Band of CherokeeIndiansFor Deadlines and applications please call 497-8131.Indian Preference does apply A current job application must besubmitted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a Tribalapplication.Positions OpenClosing March 18, 2011 @ 4 pm1. Tribal Prosecutor2. Technology Instructor- QYC ($23,740-$30,280)3. Language Specialist Assistant- KPEP (2 Positions)($22,000-$27,500)4. Carpenter (Snowbird)- HELP ($23,740-$30,280)5. Youth Development Professional- QYC (2 Positions)($18,140-$22,680)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. Cook Aide- Tsali Care Center3. LPN- Tsali Care Center4. Mental Health Therapist- AnalenisgiMARKETPLACECertiied Nursing AssistantsSwain County Health Department is taking applications for Certiied Nursing Assistants(CNAs) in the Community Alternatives Program (CAP) and Personal CareServices Program (PCS). Applicants must complete State application which can bepicked up at the Swain County Health Department CAP/DA Ofice. Please returncompleted applications to Deloris Smith, In-Home Aid Supervisor. Swain CountyHealth Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 4/14Cherokee Indian Hospital PositionsTHE CHEROKEE INDIAN HOSPITAL AUTHORITY has the following jobs available:FT Dental Clerk, FT Pharmacy Tech, FT Medical Assistant, FT RN Week-End DayFloat , and PTI CNA/Clerk . 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 March 25, 2011. Indian preference does apply and a current jobapplication must be submitted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of CIHA application.3/24Construction and Facility Department ManagerOrganization: Cherokee Boys Club, P. O. Box 507, Cherokee, NC 28719; (52 BoysClub Loop)Department: Construction and Facility DepartmentOpening Date: February 24, 2011Closing Date: March 25, 2011REQUIREMENTS:Education: High School Diploma or GED required; BS Degree in Construction orBusiness-related ield preferred; a minimum of eight years’ building and constructionexperience may be accepted in lieu of educational requirementsOther: Valid NC Driver’s License requiredExperience: Five years’ supervisory experience required; experience working withMicrosoft Ofice Suite requiredA job description and application can be picked up from the Human ResourcesCoordinator, Tiffani Reed, at the Cherokee Boys Club between the hours of 8:00a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information call 828-497-9101.The selected applicant must submit to a pre-employment drug screen and local,state, and federal civil and criminal background and sexual offender screens.Indian Preference does apply in the illing of this position. If claiming IndianPreference, applicant must submit the appropriate certiicate. 3/17Gardener/JanitorThe Cherokee Historical Association is looking to hire someone with experience inboth gardening and janitorial duties. The position is seasonal and the deadline forapplications is on March 25th. Please come by the Admin Building across from theMuseum for an application. For more information please call 828-736-7447. 3/24BIDS, RFPs, etc.Request for ProposalsThe Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is currently accepting proposals fromconsulting companies/irms that are North Carolina Certiied Foresters for the revisionof the Tribe’s Forest Management Plan.The purpose of this request is to solicit the participation of a North CarolinaState Certiied Forestry company/irm to complete the revision of the Tribe’s ForestManagement Plan for the long term management of the Tribe’s Forest Resources.Proposals should be hand delivered or mailed to Mr. Tommy Cabe, Forest ResourceSpecialist, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, P.O. Box 455, 32 DrowningBear St. BLG. 33, Cherokee, NC 28719. Proposals will be accepted until March 25at 4pm.Preference in the award will be given to Indian & Alaska Native Organizations.Any company/irm claiming Indian preference shall give evidence, as required bythe owner to support this inside the proposal. Each irm will abide by Tribal Preferenceas pursuant in Tribal Ordinance (TERO Ordinance).The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians reserves the right to refuse any and allproposals.If you have any questions, feel free to contact Mr. Tommy Cabe, Forest ResourceSpecialist at (828) 554-6225 or via email at tommcabe@nc-cherokee.com. 3/17THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2011cherokee one feather19

MARKETPLACEBIDS, RFPs, etc.Request for QuotesUSDA/USET Pet Wellness & Spay/Neuter ProjectPlease Pick Up RFQ at: OENR 1840 Painttown Road Cherokee, NC 28719 OREMAIL: patrbree@nc-cherokee.com. Proposal due date: 3/21/2011 3:00 pmContact: Patrick Breedlove, Environmental Regulatory Specialist, 828-497-18853/17Advertisement for BidsEastern Band of Cherokee Indians Engineering, Survey and Design ProgramTribal Utilities Building1840 Painttown RoadP.O. Box 547, Cherokee, NC 28719Ph. (828) 497-1892Project Title: Master Meter and Altitude Valve Vaults, Hospital Water ServiceReplacement ProjectDate: March 2010The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Tribal Construction Program is requestngseparate sealed bids for below grade steel vaults to be used in the delivery ofotable water to the Cherokee Indian Hospital. This bid is for the purchase, deliverynd start-up of a factory built master meter/backlow preventer vault and an altiudevalve vault. All construction related activities related to site preparation andlumbing shall be managed by the Tribal Construction Program.The project is located in Cherokee, NC near the intersection of Hospital andrama Roads. Prospective bidders may schedule a tour of the project area by conactingKen Green at (828) 497-1892. Contract drawings and speciications wille provided to any interested manufacturer upon request.Bid packages should be addressed to Mr. Ken Green at the address above andust be received by 2:00pm, March 31, 2011 at which time they will be opened inccordance with TERO procedures. Any bid received after the time and date spec-ied shall not be considered.Indian Preference (as deined by the Tribal Employment Rights Ofice, TERO)pplies for this contract. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) documentationequired by Executive Order 11246 as Amended and regulations (41 CFR Part 60-) shall be applicable throughout the performance of any work awarded pursuanto this solicitation.If you have any questions or comments, please contact Mr. Green at (828) 497-892 or by email at kengree@nc-cherokee.com. 3/24REALTYThe following is a list of tribal members that have documents to sign in theBIA Realty Ofice. These are land transfers from both tribal members and theEastern Band by resolution.Birdtown CommunityLinda Amanda Sneed Bridgeman, Michael Edward Brown, Donna Kay AllisonCrowe, Roberta Joan McCoy Fowler, Barbara Ann George, Charles Earl George,Kevin Matthew Kane George, Kelly Elizabeth Marie George, Brenda Louise WigginsGrady, Kandace Rhean Grifin, David Lawrence Jay Huskey, Lewis ClintonLedford, Sarah Rosalie Cabe Lewis, John Dewitt Long, James Myron Long, RayBarton Long, Henry Alfonso McCoy, Joseph Curtis McCoy, Kallup Earl McCoy, RayAnthony McCoy, Timothy Jason McCoy, Angela Montelongo, Gloria Jean GrifinRattler, Terence Howard Roach, Kenneth Marcell Roach, William Presten Roach,Suzi George Saenz, Kyle Walelu Sampson, Barbara Roland Shook, Doris AlyneLong Stamper, David Eric Sneed, Reggie Scott Stanberry, David Wilson Swayney,Franklin Terry Taylor, John Phillip Taylor, John Phillip Taylor, Jr, Steven DouglasTeesateskie, Eugene Thompson, William Thomas Thompson, Wilson Thompson,Jr, Aminta Brittany Wade, Lynn Marie Wade, Scott Edward Welch, Katherine BonnieWelch, Diane Sue Wildcatt, Edison Wildcatt, Janice Lenore Kekahbah Wildcatt,Diane WolfeWilliam Douglas RobertsDivisonsProposed Land TransfersAmy Lynn Teesateskie to Ontono Milan Rodriquez Upper Cherokee CommunityParcel No. 140 (part of Parcel No 139) containing 1.42 acre, more or less, togetherwith improvements.Amy Lynn Teesateskie to Ontono Milan Rodriquez Upper Cherokee CommunityParcel No. 170 (part of Parcel No 137) containing 0.030 acre, more or less,together with improvements.Scott Edward Welch to Cohen Edward Pheasant Birdtown Community ParcelNo. 37 containing 2.2 acres, more or less, together with improvements.Jacqueline Smith Tesky to David Scott Cooper and Connie Lynn Cooper UpperCherokee Community Parcel No. 172 (part of Parcel No 49) containing 0.15 acre,more or less, together with improvements located thereon.Jacqueline Smith Tesky to David Scott Cooper and Connie Lynn Cooper UpperCherokee Community Parcel No. 45-B (remainder of Parcel No 45) containing0.230 acre, more or less, together with improvements located thereon.20 cherokee one feather THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2011

GENERAL EVENTSIntegrated Resource Management Plan public meeting. March 17 from 5:30-7:30pm at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds exhibit hall.American Legion Steve Youngdeer Post 143 Monthly Business Meeting.arch 21 at 7pm at Post Headquarters on Acquoni Road. Post business will beiscussed including the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall that will visit Cherokeen October 2012. All veterans are invited to attend this very important meeting.roundbreaking ceremony for New Skate Park. March 24 at 2pm at the locaionon Acquoni Road in the Yellowhill Community.crapbooking Weekend at the Birdtown Community Club. March 25 from 5-2pm and March 26 from 9am-12midnight. Calling all “Scrappers” – wipe the dustff of your scissors, picture boxes, trimmers and scrapbooks. Only $5 for your tablell weekend and bring your favorite snack to share. Info: Tara 497-1976 or Charene497-3993GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTSIt’s Plowing Time Again! Do you need your garden plowed? The program willrun from March 28 – May 13. Plowing is free to all senior citizens and persons withdisabilities that are EBCI tribal members. All others must pay $50 per garden spaceand the fee must be paid prior to the garden being plowed. All fees must be paid atTsali Manor. Garden spaces cannot be any larger than 70’x 100’ and must beCleared of all debris. Info: Kathy Smith 554-6860Cherokee Native Plant Study Group meets the third Monday of every month at11am in the EBCI Cooperative Extension ofice at 876 Acquoni Road. Upcomingevents for the group include: March 21 – Backyard Ramp Patch Project, April 18 –Garden Plant Exchange, May 16 – Spring Plant Walk at the Oconaluftee VillageBotanical Garden Trail. Info: Catt 497-4856 or Sarah 554-6935Cherokee Central Schools Pre-K Classrooms pre-application. Must be fouryears old by Aug. 31, 2011 and meet service priority guidelines. Pre-applicationswill be accepted at the Hope Center from April 11-29. Info: Hope Center 554-5101BENEFITS & FUNDRAISERSIndian Taco Beneit for Destyni Johnson. March 18 from 10:30am – 2pm at theChurch of Christ Building at the corner of Hwy. 19 and Old Mission Road acrossfrom Cherokee Tribal Bingo. Indian tacos $7, Poor Man’s Dinner $5, both includedrink and dessert. Destyni is the 9-year-old daughter of Sherrene Swayney andhas cerebral palsy. She will be having surgery in a couple of weeks in Greenville, SCon her legs and feet to correct problems with her muscles. Orders and/or delivery:497-3334 or 736-2287Indoor Yard Sale. March 19 at 8am at the Painttown Community Building. Thisis a community club fundraiser and tables are $10 each. Household items, clothes,shoes, bags, books and DVDs and more. Info or to reserve a table: Yona 554-5124or Billie Jo 554-6406Beneit Yard Sale and Dinner. March 25 at the Yellowhill Community Buildingstarting at 10am. Frybread and chili with drink - $6 and Indian Taco with drink -$7. All proceeds will help a family purchase much-needed medications. Deliveryavailable for four or more orders. Info: Reva Bird 788-8811 or CassandraOocumma 736-3111NAIWA Rafle. NAIWA will be selling rafle tickets on a “Road to Soco” PendletonBlanket for $1/each or $5/six. This is to assist the group with their trip expensesto the annual NAIWA conference being held this June in Niagara Falls. The drawingwill be during Rainbow and Ramps Day on March 26.HEALTH & SPORTSCHEROKEEBaseball Signups Extended. Signups for Teeball, Coach Pitch, and Little Leaguebaseball have been extended until Friday, March 11. Signups are being taken at allCherokee Life facilities. Age groups are as follows: Teeball (3-6), Coach Pitch (7-8) and Little League (9-12). Anyone interested in coaching, please contact anyCherokee Life facility.Alzheimer’s Support Group. March 17 at 6pm (new time) at Tsali Manor. Doyou know someone with a memory problem? Is the stress of being a caregiveroverwhelming you? A support group may be your answer. The group meets thethird Thursday of every month. Info: Kristy N. Dotson 497-7469 or call theAlzheimer’s Association 24-Hour Helpline (800) 272-3900ChiRunning Workshop. March 19 at the YMCA on South French Broad Ave. inAsheville. Danny Dreyer, ChiRunning founder, will teach a one-day workshop on therunning technique based on the principles of the ancient martial art T’ai Chi. Info:chirunning.com or 1-866-327-7867Snowbird Spring into Health Fair. March 22 from 10am -2pm at the SnowbirdGym. There will be free health screenings, information and demonstrations. Allare invited to attend.Cherokee Healing and Wellness Coalition. March 22 at 5pm at Living WatersLutheran Church. This will be a regular meeting and shared meal to celebrate theend of winter. Remember our green works, bring your own plate with your covereddish. Info: eslinger.joann@yahoo.comCherokee Food Lion Healthy Cooking Demo and Taste Testing. March 28 from4-6pm at Cherokee Food Lion. Learn how to cook a healthy spaghetti dish that isgood for your blood sugar and waist line tastes great. Taste new healthy foods andlearn how to eat healthy with the Stop Light Guide. This event is hosted by Bo Taylorand Robin Callahan, registered dietician and sponsored by the Cherokee CommunityWellness Team and Cherokee Food Lion. Info: Robin 497-1975Cherokee Youth Cheerleading Coaches wanted. The program is looking foreight dedicated, motivated, enthusiastic, and organized individuals to ill thesecoaching positions. The deadline to apply is March, 31. Anyone applying will besubject to an application and interview process. You will also be subject to a backgroundcheck. Info: Jessica Daniels 554-6891 or by email @ jessdani@nc-cherokee.com.NAYO Basketball Qualiier (Date Change). April 2 in Cherokee. All paperworkneeds to be turned in by March 25. Locations have yet to be determined. Info: 554-6890Native Americans Staying Active. April 2 at the old Cherokee High School. Theprogram is open to everyone in the community. The Native American Student Organizationsfrom UNC-Asheville, WCU, SCC, and UT-Knoxville will host a day foreveryone in the community to come out and participate in a fun day full of activities.From 9am-12pm, activities suited for children 12 & under will be available, andfrom 1pm-5pm, activities for 13-18 year olds will be available. Parents feel free toparticipate with your children. If any health programs are interested in participatingor you would like to sign up, contact nasa.unca@gmail.com.CHURCH EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTSPotluck Dinner and Singing for the Cherokee Pentecostal Holiness Church.March 26 from 5-8pm at the Yellowhill Community Building. Dinners are $8/platewith drink and dessert.Healing Waters Cherokee PCG is meeting in the Rough Branch Gym on Sundaysmornings at 11am, every fourth Sunday night at 6pm and Tuesday night at 7pm.Info: Pastor Tony 497-2122Easter Yard Sale will be held every Saturday till April 24 at 9 am at Rock HillChurch. Wide variety of items. Proceeds will be used for the food ministry. Everyonewelcome. Info: Red Woodard, pastor; Larry Ward, deacon 736-6334THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2011cherokee one feather21

CELEBRATIONSHappy 4th BirthdayBig BrotherHappy 4th BirthdayChaytonLoveyou,Jay-JayLoveyou,Mom2011 Harrah’s Cherokee Casino & HotelJOB FAIRat Jess Welch’sSaturday, March 265:30 pmTo help Kendra Pantherwith travel toIndigenous GamesWorkingtogetherto employWNC.Wednesday, March 23, 2011 from 9am-3pm.The event will be held in the Hotel Ballroom.Find your new career at harrahs.comParking is in the Hotel Parking Garage.3/2422 cherokee one feather THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2011

Email your high-resolution photos for inclusion in “Cherokee in a Snap” toscotmckie@nc-cherokee.com or call 497-1752 for more information.CHEROKEE IN A SNAPLYNNE HARLAN/EBCI Public RelationsHittin’ the LinksCherokee High School Golf Team members Jeremy Wolfe, Ray Smith and JakeCrowe hit the links at the Sequoyah National Golf Club on Monday, March 7.VITA NATIONS/One Feather contributorThe Duck ZoneThere’s nothing strange about seeking ducks swim around in Cherokee. But,they’re usually in the Oconaluftee River. This guy was photographed swimmingin the parking lot in front of the SCC Building off of Acquoni Road on the rainy,rainy day of Wednesday, March 9.DAWN ARNEACH/One Feather contributorHigh RiverFollowing several days of rain, the Oconaluftee River was lowing well this pastweekend.Photo courtesy of Denise WalkingstickSquirrel!This little fella was photographed playing with this fencepost on Booger Branch.THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2011cherokee one feather23

Thursday, March 2410am - 1pmTsali ManorFriday, March 2510am - 2pmCherokee Indian FairgroundsSaturday, March 269am - 3pm at thefollowing locaons:Food Lion Shopping CenterSnowbird Recreaon CenterCherokee County CommunityBuildingDrop off meds for a chance to win an iPadContact: Alica Wildca 554-66053/2424 cherokee one feather THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2011