Sept. 2, 2010 - Eastern Band of Cherokee

Obituaries
Charles Loren
Whelen
Charles Loren Whelan(Chuck),
5, passed away Wednesday, August 25th,
010 in a Swain County Hospital after a
period of declining health. A native of Gibon
Co, IN, He was the son of the late
harles and Ruth Gibson Whelan. He was
US Navy Veteran having served during
he Vietnam War.
He is survived by his companion,
ouise Maney; Brothers William Whelan
f Wadesville, IN, Lonnie Whelan of Indinapolis,
IN; one sister Lois Johnston of
t. Vernon, IN; one Aunt, Mary Fisher of
vansville, IN and several cousins; nieces;
ephews; and special friends Louise
aney and Rosa Maney of Cherokee and
enny Maney Wilson and family of
ranklin, and his loving pet Gili.
Charles’s wishes were to be created
and no services will be held.
The family will receive friends at
nytime at 381 Carringer St.
In lieu of flowers, donations may
be made to the family to help with final expenses.
An online register is available at
www.crispfuneralhome.org
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Donald E. Crowe
Donald E. Crowe, 62, of the
Wolfetown Community went home to be
with the Lord Friday, August 27, 2010 at
his residence. A native of Cherokee, he
was the son of the late Davis George and
Betty Crowe George. He was retired with
Qualla Housing as a truck driver with over
20 years of service.
He was preceded in death by his
wife, Edith Crowe; and brother, Sonny
Crowe.
He is survived by two sons, Donavon
(Dodie) Crowe and wife Pamela of
Cherokee, Rodney Panther of Cherokee;
three step children, Daisey Crowe of
Cherokee, Dallas and Donovan Dean
Crowe of Cherokee; 11 grandchildren; two
great grandchildren; four sisters, Katherine
Verran of Grapevine, TX, Donnette Lossiah
of Cherokee, Arbrey Bigmeat of
Cherokee, Glenda Crowe of Cherokee;
and one brother, Charles (Inky) Crowe of
Morganton.
Funeral services were held at
11:00 a.m. Tuesday at Old Antioch Missionary
Baptist Church of which he was a
member. Revs. Denny Crowe and Danny
Little officiated with burial in the Bradley
Cemetery.
YELLOWHILL SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE
KEITH SNEED
After graduating from Chilocco Indian High School in
Oklahoma, I was drafted into the United States Army in 1968.
I’m very proud to say that I am a Veteran of the Vietnam War.
I returned to North Carolina and got my Associates Degree in
Forest Products Technology from Haywood Technical College.
I then continued my education at Western Carolina University
and received my Bachelor’s Degree in Education in 1978. I’m
very pleased to be working at the Cooperative Extension Center
in Cherokee where I’m able to put my skills to use. I have lived
most of my adult life in the Yellowhill community. I am qualified
to be your school board representative. I will strive to meet with members of the communities
to discuss ideas they may have to make our SCHOOLS and communities work better. Please contact
me directly if you have any questions, 828-497-2888, or email danielksneed@hotmail.com - I
would appreciate your vote and your support.
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25th Homecoming
September 25
Living Waters Lutheran Church
30 Locust Rd
Everyone is Invited
The 4th Annual
Conference for
American Indian Women of
Proud Nations (AIWPN)
September 16-17, 2010
Harrahs' Cherokee Hotel
777 Casino Drive, Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 497-7777
“Nurturing and Empowering Our Communities through Leadership”
www.aiwpn.org/
The conference will convene on Thursday morning at
8:30 am.
Thursday evening, the conference will host a banquet
to honor women who have contributed to promoting
leadership and service in their tribes and communities.
The keynote speaker for the banquet is former Principal
Chief and current Cherokee Schools Director of Education
Joyce Dugan.
The conference will conclude on Friday afternoon
The conference theme, “Nurturing and Empowering
Our Communities Through Leadership,” reflects the tenor
of Indian country today. Women are increasingly taking
on the mantle of leadership in a variety of ways. Although
the rate of participation by women in tribal government
and community leadership is still less than men, women
play a significant role in tribal politics and community
building.
Native women from throughout the nation will attend
this conference. The conference is offering a program
with statewide and national applications, speakers
who are recognized experts in their professions and
timely topics. Workshops are focused on building leadership
skills. Drawing upon our cultural traditions and values.
For more information about the conference,
visit our web site at www.aiwpn.org/
We are also on Facebook
www.facebook.com/aiwpn.
RSVP by September 10
call 497-3730 or 497-6121
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This event is cosponsored by UNCP.
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2010
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