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6 cherokee one feather THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2010 Our job opportunities roll out fast. Apply today. Staff Reporter - Scott M. Brings Plenty 497-1752 - scotmckie@nc-cherokee.com Subscription Clerk - Dawn Arneach 497-1754 - dawnarne@nc-cherokee.com Subscriptions: One year.....$52 Six months......$26 PDF (1 yr.) ..$40 PDF (6mos.)....$20 PDF version is FREE to EBCI tribal members. Send a check or money order, made payable to the Cherokee One Feather, to the address above. Electronic subscriptions are also available via email. Call Dawn Arneach 497-1754 for more information. CASINO: Engineering Technician II (3rd shift) $14.42-$22.12 Game Technician 1 (shift varies) $11.92 Find your new career at harrahs.com If you have already submitted your application, it will be considered active for 6 months from the date of application. To qualify, applicants must be 21 years or older (18-21 years eligible for non-gaming positions), must successfully pass an RIAH hair/drug test and undergo an investigation by Tribal Gaming Commission. Preference for Tribal members. This property is owned by the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Nation, managed by Harrah’s NC Casino Company L.L.C. The Human Resources Department accepts applications Mon. thru Thur., from 10 am - 3 pm. Call 828.497.8778, or send resume to Human Resources Department, 91 Bingo Loop Road, Cherokee, NC 28719 or fax resume to 828.497.8402. P.O. Box 501, Cherokee, N.C. 28719 Located in Ginger Lynn Welch Complex, Room 149 FAX: (828) 497-1753 www.nc-cherokee.com/theonefeather Published Weekly Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians - Owners Second Class Postage Paid Cherokee, N.C. 28719, USPS 715-640 Deadline - Tuesday at 12noon Email or call for Advertising Rates Cherokee’s Award Winning Newspaper since 1966 North Carolina Press Assoc. Member of: Nave American Journalists Assoc. NEWS ka-no-he-da Native Women’s Conference to be held in Cherokee CULLOWHEE – The fourth annual Conference for American Indian Women of Proud Nations will be held Thursday and Friday, Sept. 16-17, at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino and Hotel in Cherokee. The Western Carolina University Cherokee Center is an event organizer. The American Indian Women of Proud Nations supports American Indian women’s efforts to build healthier lives for themselves, their families and their communities. Tribal Council Results – Aug. 13 PROVIDED By TOP OFFICE Tabled Ord. No. 274 – Summary of Council legislation shall be translated into Cherokee language/syllabary – Tabled Tabled Ord. No. 356 – Article II – Crimes Against Public Peace – Amendments to Ordinance – Remains Tabled Tabled Res. No. 362 – Shan Standingdeer requests transfer of property between himself and John Julius Wilnoty (d) approved without the signature of Tennie Standingdeer Wilnoty – Move to pass did not carry – Council instructed that Mr. Standingdeer may resubmit if he desires to do so Tabled Res. No. 393 – BIA authorized to decrease right-of-way along Mary Lambert Farm Road from 60 feet to 40 feet across Parcel No. 21-A belonging to Drawing on indigenous cultural traditions, language, history and values, the organization strives to build relationships and cultivate leadership in the areas of education, community, health, spirituality and economic development. This year’s conference theme, “Nurturing and Empowering Our Communities through Leadership,” reflects Indian country’s tenor, said Roseanna Belt, director of WCU’s Cherokee Center and chair of the host planning committee. “We welcome Native women from throughout the nation to attend this conference,” Belt said. “We are offering a program with statewide and national applications, speakers who are recognized experts in their professions and timely topics. Drawing upon our cultural traditions and values, we hope to encourage networking and offer encouragement and support in building healthy and safe Indian communities.” The conference’s assemblies and workshops will focus on building leadership skills, and “We welcome Nave women from throughout the naon to aend this conference.” - Roseanna Belt, director of WCU’s Cherokee Center many are geared toward youth. Joyce Dugan, former principal chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and current director of education with Cherokee Central Schools, is keynote speaker at a Thursday night banquet honoring women who have promoted leadership and service in their tribes and communities. Conference registration is open to the public, and participants are eligible to earn continuing education points. Registration cost is $150 or $75 per day. Discount rates are available for students and elders. For more information, contact Belt at 828-497-7920 or rbelt@wcu.edu. Learn more about AIWPN online at www.aiwpn.org. - Source: WCU release Patrick Lambert – Remains Tabled Tabled Res. No. 398 – Cherokee Broadband Enterprises amendments – Remains Tabled Res. No. 426 – Request by Amy Walker for clarification regarding Sec. 16 of Charter & Governing Document of EBCI as it pertains to participants in Senior Citizen Program located at Tsali Manor in Cherokee – Withdrawn Res. No. 432 – Request that rock harvesting and quarry operation in Wolftown Community be deemed inappropriate due to its proximity to existing homes and families and negative health effects – Passed Res. No. 433 – Last will & testament of Charlotte Hornbuckle Mason (d) – Passed Res. No. 434 – Last will & testament of Richard Michael Johnson (d) – Passed Res. No. 435 – Successors in interest to see RESULTS page 7
NEWS ka-no-he-da EPA announces Artwork Contest for Native American Youth "Help Fight Environmental Crime" contest now accepting submissions WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on Monday, Aug. 30 a poster artwork contest for Native American students aimed at protecting the environment by encouraging the reporting of possible environmental crimes through EPA's tips and complaints website. The contest, open to all middle and high school students who are members of a federally recognized tribe, is a chance for young people to draw their visions of environmental damage from their viewpoint. EPA will use the winning artwork on its website and on posters encouraging the reporting of environmental violations. Special agents with EPA's criminal enforcement program will present plaques to winning entrants at their schools, and will give a presentation on what it is like to be an EPA criminal investigator. The artwork will be judged on creativity, originality and how well it depicts the message of environmental violations. Entries must be received or postmarked by Oct. 8, 2010 to be considered. Winners will be announced in November. Students should submit artwork to: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Criminal Enforcement "Help Fight Environmental Crime" Contest Denver Federal Center, Bldg 25, Ent. E-2 P.O. Box 25227 Denver, CO 80225 More information on the contest: http://www.epa.gov/compliance/criminal/contest/tribal.html - Source: EPA release RESULTS, from page 8 Sara Mary Swimmer Johnson (d) recognized – Amended/Passed Res. No. 436 – Request for Tribal Council to rescind Res. No. 853 (05) regarding undivided interest of Sara Mary Swimmer Johnson (d) – Passed Res. No. 437 – Successors in interest to Alzina Mae Locust Bradley (d) recognized – Tabled Res. No. 438 – Successors in interest to David Long, Sr. (d) recognized – Passed Res. No. 439 – Request to amend Res. No. 129 (10) to delete Cherokee Co. Parcel No. 173-E from the assignment of possessory holdings to the Maybelle Winkler Lepscier (d) heirs – Passed Res. No. 440 – Request that 15-foot-wide strip of Tribal land in Big Cove Community be transferred into the name of Maggie Lossiah – Amended/Passed Res. No. 441 – Request that property in Big Cove Community be designated for use as a picnic area, Indian ball field, and walking trail – Tabled Res. No. 442 – Tsali Manor requests that Council authorize participation in the most current Identifying Our Needs: A Survey of Elders – Passed Res. No. 443 – Tsali Manor requests Council endorse and support guidelines for the Senior Citizens Help Program – Passed Res. No. 444 – Request for Council to approve Joint Council session between EBCI, Cherokee Nation, and United Keetoowah Band – Passed No # given – Successors in interest to Lawrence Thompson (d) recognized – Withdrawn No # given – Successors in interest to James Elliot Bradley (d) recognized – Hold No # given – Lawanda Sue French Myers requests that Council approve transfer of possessory interest documents without signatures of Karen Elizabeth French Browning, Edwin Leroy French, and Michael Ray French – Hold Note: To view the full count sheets for these results, visit hp://www.nc-cherokee.com/theonefeather/2010/08/26/tri bal-council-results-%e2%80%93-aug-13/ THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2010 cherokee one feather 7
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