May 16, 2013 - The Cherokee One Feather

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2THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013 cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahliAshley Smith, a senior at CherokeeHigh School, shows off thelarge white oak basket that garneredher a Best of Show awardat the school’s art show.(SCOTT MCKIE B.P./OneFeather photos)Showcasing art, cultureStudent work featured at CHS Art ShowBy SCOTT MCKIE B.P.ONE FEATHER STAFFCherokee High School hosted its annual student artshow on the night of Thursday, May 9. The show,which featured a variety of art from paintings to beadwork,ran until the next day.“We will always have artists,” said CHS art teacher AlyneStamper. “These kids are gifted. They are very easy to teach.”“They have the talent.”Ashley Smith, senior, won a Best of Show award for herlarger-than-normal-sized white oak basket. “My freshman yearwas when I first started (basketry), and I took my sophomore andjunior year off and this past year I came back. This was the firstone I made and Alyne was very encouraging about it.”Smith, who plans to attend the University of Tennessee –Knoxville in the fall with the goal of one day becoming a surgeon,said she has learned patience through her basketry. “I know it canbe hard to deal with sometimes, but it is worth it in the end, especiallywhen you get to learn your own culture.”Peri Wildcatt, sophomore, first learned to make baskets whenshe attended the Cherokee Cultural Summer School while she wasin elementary school. The granddaughter of famed Cherokee basketmaker Arizona Swayney, Wildcatt won a blue ribbon for arivercane doubleweave basket.Of her basketry, she commented, “It’s hard at first, but youjust get used to it. But, the white oaks are easier than the rivercane.They are easier to cut.”Gabby Thompson, senior, won ribbons (blue, red and white)for three unique effigy pots she created featuring likenesses of asquirrel, frogs and a bear.“It helps me to learn my culture,” said Thompson who plansto attend Western Carolina University this fall. “It feels great tohave my pottery win all three places. I plan to do some kind of artin college, maybe make a larger pot.”Reba Elders, CHS art teacher, commented on the drawing andpainting entries, “I think the art show has went really well. Wehad 280 entries…acrylic, pastel, oil, water color and linoleum cut.The advanced students are developing their own individual styles,and the beginning students are really receptive to the techniquesthat are being taught.”

cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahliTHURSDAY, MAY 16, 20133Gabby Thompson, CHSsenior, poses with two ofher three effigy pots thatwon awards at the show.

4THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013 cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahliOver 200 participate in Cherokee Choices Mother’s Day 5KBy SCOTT MCKIE B.P.ONE FEATHER STAFFOver 200 runners and walkersparticipated in the CherokeeChoices Mother’s Day 5K onSaturday, May 11 at the AcquoniExpo Center. All of the proceedsraised during the event, which includeda silent auction, will go to theCherokee Dialysis Support Group.“I think the Mother’s Day eventwas really surprising,” said TaraMcCoy, Cherokee Choices staff whohelped organize the event. “It wentreally well. We had over 200 participants,and we all enjoyed putting onthe event, and I just want to thankour staff and volunteers. Wecouldn’t do it without our volunteers.”She added, “It was just great tosee people come out and run and exercise.”Tyler Wike took first place overallwith a time of 16:46.6. He wasfollowed by Jonatha Autry 18:13.3and Sam Dickson 19:37.Organizations, churches, andcommunities were encouraged toenter as a group, and the Old AntiochBaptist Church was the top onewith over 40 participants all donningmatching teal t-shirts.The winners in each categoryare as follows:Female 6 and under1 – Claire BarlowFemale 7-101 – Emily Loafman2 – Shaylei Brooks3 – Ava SpencerMale 7-101 – Oztin Swayney2 – Connor Brown3 – Michael OtterFemale 11-141 – Elaina Foley2 – Jessie Loafman3 – Maddie DockeryMale 11-141 – Shane Swimmer2 – Phillip Graham3 – Corbin WolfeSCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather photosTony Wolfe (left) receives a medal from Pastor Denny Crowe, Old Antioch Baptist Church, upon finishing the Cherokee ChoicesMother’s Day 5K held at the Acquoni Expo Center on Saturday, May 11.Female 15-181 – Kianna DariooshMale 15-181 – Dillan Murphy2 – Charlene Crow3 – Devon GrahamFemale 19-251 – Leslie Howard2 – Maria Janson3 – Shayna LedfordMale 19-251 – Jeremy WilsonFemale 26-351 – Ahli-sha Stephens2 – Keyonna Hornbuckle3 – Sheena Brings PlentyMale 26-351 – Bo Crowe2 – James OwleFemale 36-451 – Shawndee Barlow2 – Arles Watkins3 – Jennifer BrownMale 36-451 – Scott Brings PlentyFemale 46-501 –Sharlene HippleMale 46-501 – Stephen Swimmer2 – Mike Parker3 – John HippleFemale 51+over1 – Patty Lord2 – Carol Ardell3 – Deborah BradleyMale 51+over1 – Ramin Bonnet2 – Clement Calhoun3 – Craig BradleyLittle Miss Cherokee Marcela Garcia(left) and Miss Cherokee KarylFrankiewicz participated in the 5K, andthen helped hand out awards afterwards.

cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahliTHURSDAY, MAY 16, 20135Athletes honored at Special Olympics banquetBy SCOTT MCKIE B.P.ONE FEATHER STAFFAthletes in the Qualla BoundarySpecial Olympics programwere honored at a banqueteld at the Harrah’s Cherokeeasino hotel on Saturday, May 11.Athlete Tony Wolfe spoke of theast year’s activities, “A lot of goodhings happened. We got to meetew people, some nice people. SpeialOlympics are good all the way. Iope our program can continue torow. I’d like to thank Speciallympics again, and I just think weave such a good program.”The following athletes were honredon Saturday night: Ambereaushaw, Candi Bradley, Loganradley, Jeffrey Cox, Nicky Etters,lake French, Nathan Gaddis, CourteyGeorge, Destyni Johnson,aquan Jumper, Robert Kanott, Miaaye Lambert, Gabby Milholen,hasta Owle, Will Poolaw, Johnueen, Sunshine Rauch, Emilyoberson, Jennifer Roberts, Zanehelton, Blair Sinnen, Jacee Smith,anielle Taylor, Daniel Tramper,ndy Watty, Tsali Welch, Dakotaest and Tony Wolfe.Each athlete received a trophynd a gift bag.“Thank you for the Speciallympics being here,” said Etters. “Ilways do my best. Do your best ifou can do it.”Sponsors of the Qualla BoundrySpecial Olympics program werelso honored including:Gold Level Sponsors – Eastern Bandf Cherokee Indians, Cherokee InianPolice Department DARE proramSilver Level Sponsors – Owle ContructionLLC, Cherokee Enterprises,lenville Cashiers Rescue SquadBronze Level Sponsors – Allergyartners of Western North Carolina,herokee Runners, Lowe’s of Sylva,eservation Tire & Auto Repair Co.nc., Sunrise House of Worship,herokee Preservation Foundation,Cherokee/Great Smokies KOA,Promise Land Baptist Church, TalkingLeaves Native American Bookstore,Sylva Family Practice, CedarBaptist Church• Friends of Special Olympics – TuckasegeeTrading Post, Food Lion ofSylva, Tangles Salon, Allman InsuranceAgency, Current Medical Services,Dillsboro Smokehouse, CharliesCreek Baptist ChurchKim Lambert, VOC manager, related,“I want to thank everyone forcoming out tonight, and I want tothank the athletes and their familiesfor participating in Special Olympicsthis year on our team. I especiallywant to thank Lana Lambert for hercontinued dedication to SpecialOlympics. She serves as the coordinatorfor all of the different sportsthat the athletes participate in. Shedoes this job on a volunteer basiswith my full support. She works veryhard on her own time, nights andweekends, to ensure that the athleteshave a good experience.”For more information on theQualla Boundary Special Olympicsprogram, contact Lana Lambert497-9827 orlanalambert@ymail.com.Daniel Tramper is all smiles as he receiveshis trophy on Saturday night.SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One FeatherWill Poolaw (right) receives a trophy from Lana Lambert at the Qualla Boundary SpecialOlympics banquet on Saturday, May 11.

6THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013 cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahliFOOTBALLTisho signs as preferred walk-on with UTBy SCOTT MCKIE B.P.ONE FEATHER STAFFFor the past several years, EBCItribal member Greg Tisho hasbeen one of the top receivers inestern North Carolina. Next year,he Swain senior will be taking it tohe next level and suiting up in therange and white of Tennessee.Tisho signed a letter of intent aspreferred walk-on with the Univerityof Tennessee football programuring a ceremony at Swain Countyigh School on Wednesday, May 8.“It feels great,” said Tisho. “Ian’t wait to get there and gettarted. I’ve thought about this everince pee wee football.”When asked what he’s mostooking forward to about going toT, he commented, “Running intohat stadium with over 100,000eople there.”Tisho set state championshipame records with 13 catches for61 yards in the 2012 1AA champinshipgame. The 13 catches is alsoSwain school record.SCOTTMCKIE B.P./One FeatherGreg Tisho (seated) signs a letter of intent as a preferred walk-on with the Universityof Tennessee football program during a ceremony at Swain County High School onWednesday, May 8. He is shown with his family (left-right) including: sister AleaTisho, sister Shay Tisho and mother Libbi Swayney.He also set the school record forreceiving yardage in a season with1,441 yards his senior year, and he issecond on the Swain career list formost receptions in a season with 66.“I think it’s a dream come true,”said his mother, Libbi Swayney. “Hehas always wanted to play in Division1. Mississippi State offered forhim to come on, but he’s proud withhis UT decision because it’s closer tohome and they’ll be more fans ableto watch him in person. It’s exciting.”Swain head football coach NeilBlankenship commented, “I’m justso excited for him. It’s been a goal forhim to go play Division 1 football.His hard work and his character isjust what Greg is all about, and thoseare the things that I’m so proud ofhim for. He’s a great kid. He workedhard in the classroom and the weightroom to get to this level, and I’m excitedfor the opportunity he’s goingto get.”In his high school career, whichincluded a year at Cherokee HighSchool, Tisho had 77 catches for1,652 yards and 25 TDs. He was amember of Swain’s 2011 1AA StateChampionship team and the 20121AA State Runner-up team.“Tennessee is getting a goodone,” Coach Blankenship noted.Tribe receives grant for habitat restorationBy SCOTT MCKIE B.P.ONE FEATHER STAFFA$50,000 grant from the TVAAg & Forestry Fund will helpthe Eastern Band of Cherokeendians Fisheries & Wildlife programestore wildlife habitat on the Tribaleserve. The project was one of 20elected during the first grant cyclehich totaled $578,450.The TVA Ag & Forestry Fundas created by WNC Communitieshich was selected by N.C. Departentof Agriculture & Consumerervices (NCDA&CS) to implementhe grant. Grants were distributed to17 counties of western North Carolina.“Because we are trying to makesignificant impacts with a very limitedamount of manageable land, theEBCI is continually striving to maximizeproduction of beneficial habitatfor species of native flora andfauna,” said Forrest Parker, EBCINatural Resources & Constructiondirector. “Funding, such as theNCDA&CS grant, allow us to manageinvasive species, while enhancingpopulations and conditions of nativeand beneficial ones.”Examples of some of the otherprojects funded include:• NCSU Dept. of Biology – Avertinga Fish Health Crisis in WNC• NCSU Dept. of Entomology –Breeding Pest Resistance into FraserFirs and Hemlocks• Haywood Community College –Geothermal Chilling for WNC Farms• McDowell Economic DevelopmentAssociation – Foothills PilotPlant Equipment and SustainabilityProgram“Many of our lands, especiallyTribal Reserve, were managed forcommercial timber previously,”Parker noted. “Thus, there is a severelack of mast bearing trees toprovide food for wildlife. Also, enhancementswill provide more opportunityfor culturally importantspecies to thrive. Projects such asoak plantings on Tribal Reserve providea future for wildlife and also ourCherokee artisans.”Linda Lamp, TVA Ag & ForestFund, related, “The proposal fromthe EBCI’s Fisheries & Wildlife Managementreminded us that diversewildlife populations are intricatelytied to the identity of the EBCI. TheTVA Ag & Forest Fund is honored toprovide funding to sustain culturallysignificant resources to enhancewildlife populations for generationsto come.”

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8THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahliGrantees highlighted at CPFCommunity CelebrationBy SCOTT MCKIE B.P.ONE FEATHER STAFFIn its 11 years, the CherokeePreservation Foundation hasmade close to 800 grants in theareas of cultural preservation, environmentalpreservation, and economicdevelopment/employmentopportunities. This past year’sgrantees were highlighted at theFoundation’s annual CommunityCelebration held at the Cherokee IndianFairgrounds on Friday, May 10.“I want to thank you for comingout today to see some of these greatprojects that have been going onhere,” said Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle,Cherokee Preservation Foundationexecutive director.“This is the first chance I get tosee a lot of these projects that theEBCI BelovedMan Jerry Wolfeopens Friday’sprogram with afew words beforehis prayer.Foundation has funded over the pasttwo years so I get to explore a littlealong with you,” said Clapsaddlewho recently took the position afterthe retirement of the Foundation’sfirst executive director Susan Jenkins.Clapsaddle noted, “I hope that theseprojects and these organizations inspireyou to find ways in which youcan serve your community throughideas for community projects orpartnerships in the region.”Big Cove Rep. Perry Shell saidthe Foundation has been especiallygood to his community. He said theformation of the Foundation wasone of the smartest parts of the gamingcompact negotiations with thestate of North Carolina over tenyears ago. “The entire Tribe has benefitedfrom the Foundation, and ISCOTT MCKIE B.P./One FeatherThe Cherokee Preservation Foundation, in its eleventh year, held its annual CommunityCelebration at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds on Friday, May 10. Shown (left-right)are Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle, Foundation executive director; Big Cove Rep. PerryShell; and Principal Chief Michell Hicks.can speak to Big Cove where we havegotten grants that have helped beautifythe community, that help tomaintain our culture, have helpedwith roadside beautification andriver clean-up.”He said the community receiveda grant recently for nearly $25,000to help teach traditional cooking,pottery, basketry and sewing. “It’shelping to maintain the culture. It’sflourishing it and nourishing it, andit’s what we have to do. We just reallyappreciate what has been donehere not only for Big Cove, but forthe entire reservation.”Various grantee programs set upbooths at Friday’s event, and threelive presentations were made including:Cameron Cooper, EBCI energycoordinator, who spoke on sustainableenergy projects ongoing withthe Tribe; Jody Bradley, Cherokee IndianHospital, who spoke on the Hospital’sGreen Project; and RussSeagle, The Sequoyah Fund, whospoke on the Green Loans program.“Every time you walk intoCherokee Indian Hospital and yousee color or you see culture or yousee community or you see Cherokee,you are seeing proceeds from theCherokee Preservation Foundation,”said Bradley, “because there wouldbe no color, no culture and no communitywithout those grants. So, wereally appreciate the work they do.”Friday’s program was openedwith a prayer by EBCI Beloved ManJerry Wolfe, and the NAIWA CherokeeChapter served Indian dinnersprior to the presentations.

cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahliTHURSDAY, MAY 16, 20139Political ad paid for by candidate 5/16CHEROKEE ONE FEATHERP.O. Box 501, Cherokee, N.C. 28719Located in Ginger Lynn Welch Complex, Room 149theonefeather.comfollow us on twitter: @GWYOneFeatherStaffEditor - Jean Jones, rochjone@nc-cherokee.com, 554-6264Reporter - Scott M. Brings Plenty, scotmckie@nc-cherokee.com, 554-6263Subscription Clerk - Elvia Walkingstick, elviwalk@nc-cherokee.com, 554-6262Subscriptions:One year.....$52 Six months......$26Send a check or money order, made payable to the Cherokee One Feather, to the addressabove.Published WeeklyEastern Band of Cherokee Indians - Owners, Second Class Postage PaidCherokee, N.C. 28719, USPS 715-640Deadline - Monday at 12noonEmail or call for Advertising RatesCherokee’s Award WinningNewspaper since 1966CONTENTS © 2013 CHEROKEE ONE FEATHERYear 481st Place General Excellence Website, Division A, 2013 NCPA Awards

10THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013 cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahliSuicide rates increase among middle-aged American IndiansBy SCOTT MCKIE B.P.ONE FEATHER STAFFSuicides are on the rise for middle-agedAmerican Indians accordingto the CDC’s Morbiditynd Mortality Weekly Report reeasedon Thursday, May 2. The reortstates that middle-aged (35-64ears) American Indians/Alaska Naiveshave the highest increase (65ercent) of suicide rates among allther racial groups for the period999-2010. The rate increased 28ercent across all groups.“Suicide is a tragedy that is faroo common,” said CDC director Tomriedan, MD, MPH. “The stories weear of those who are impacted byuicide are very difficult.”The suicide rate for Americanndians increased from 11.2 per00,000 population to 18.5. Whitestill have the highest overall rate, butnly showed a 40 percent increaserom 15.9 to 22.3.The CDC states several possibleeasons including the current ecoomicsituation in the United Statesnd “a rise in intentional overdosesssociated with the increase in availbilityof prescription opioids”.According to the report, in 1999here were a total of 90 suicides reortof middle-aged American Indins.That figure rose to 171 in010. The total number of whiteuicides rose from 12,536 to8,848.The method of suicide haschanged some with firearm being thetop in 1999 with 7,634 followed bypoisoning 3,202 and suffocation2,412. In 2010, firearm was stilltops with 10,393, but suffocation increasedby 81.3 percent to 4,934.Linda C. Degutis, Dr.PH, MSN,director of CDC’s National Center forInquiry Prevention and Control, saidin a statement following the releaseof the report, “The findings in thisreport suggest it is important for suicideprevention strategies to addressthe types of stressors that middleagedAmericans might be facing andthat can contribute to suicide risk.”Katie Ross, Cherokee IndianHospital, wrote in an article appearingin the One Feather in January,“Between 2006 and 2009, the EasternBand of Cherokee Indians lostnine people to suicide, and manymore have attempted or consideredattempting suicide. But, there is“Suicide is atragedy that is fartoo common.”- Tom Friedan, MD, MPH,CDC directorhope. According to the National Institutesof Mental Health, 90 percentof suicides are linked to mental illness.”Ross said the Hospital is workingtogether with Analenisgi and othercommunity health programs in implementingIndian Health Service’sMethamphetamine and Suicide PreventionInitiative (MSPI). “They arefocusing on various evidence-basedmethods of reducing the risk of suicideand the related problems of substance-abuseand substance-userelated deaths.”Dr. Michael Toedt, executive directorof Clinical Services at CherokeeIndian Hospital, noted, “TheSuicide Prevention Initiative hasbeen an exciting opportunity forCherokee Indian Hospital to partnerwith Analenisgi and other tribal andcommunity programs in improvingservices and promoting a message ofhope. We are already seeing improvementsin care coordination andaccess to needed services.”Info and help lines:• Call the Mobile Crisis team anytime of day or night: 1-888-315-2880• Talk to a counselor at Analenisgi554-6550 or drop by Monday – Fridayfrom 1-4pm• National Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK• For emergencies, call 911 ortake the person to an emergencyroom or call Cherokee Police Department554-66005/23

cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahliTHURSDAY, MAY 16, 201311LYNNE HARLAN/EBCI Public Relations photosPrincipal Chief Michell Hicks (left) welcomed Eddie Tullis, a Tribal Council memberfrom the Poarch Creek Band of Creek Indians, at the VA Eastern Region Training Summitheld in Cherokee on May 6-7.Tribe hosts VATraining SummitThe Eastern Band of CherokeeIndians hosted the Departmentof Veterans Affairs Eastern RegionTraining Summit in Cherokeeon May 6-7. More than 100 attendeeslearned about the services andprograms available to tribes by VeteransAffairs programs.The event was opened by PrincipalChief Michell Hicks and Big CoveRep. Perry Shell. The two-day eventfeatured presentations by governmentand representatives includingthe EBCI’s Cherokee Indian HospitalAuthority and the Charles GeorgeVeterans Affairs Medical Center whodiscussed their collaboration to provideservices to tribal veterans. Theevent was co-sponsored by theCharles George VA Medical Center,the Cherokee Indian Hospital Authorityand the Steve YoungdeerAmerican Legion Post 143.- Lynne Harlan,EBCI Public RelationsThe Office of Tribal and Government Relations present a carved Dept. of Veteran’s Affairsseal to Casey Cooper (center), CEO at Cherokee Indian Hospital for their involvementand partnership in improving services for Veterans. Cooper is shown with EricaMoot (left) and Stephanie Birdwell.

12THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013 cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahliTRACK & FIELDTribal membersplace at state meetGREENSBORO - The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians was well repreentedat the 1A State Championship track meet held at NC A&T in Greensoroon Friday, May 10. In all, EBCI tribal members competed in six eventst the meet.Cherokee’s Stevi Sutton took second place in the girls shot put with ahrow of 34-11. She also took 13th place in the girls discus with a throw of5-01.Cherokee’s Kendall Toineeta took third place in the girls 800M run withtime of 2:30.10.Toineeta also anchored Cherokee’s girls 4x800M relay team which took0th place with a time of 11:00.45. Other team members included: Le Leossiah, Jordyn Thompson and Avery Mintz.Swain’s Greg Tisho took fourth place in the boys shot put with a throw of7-03. Cherokee’s Justice Littlejohn took 15th place with a throw of 41-04.Robbinsville’s Dillion Bird took 12th place in the boys discus with ahrow of 116-00.To purchase photos from this event taken by Zach Colburn/Wilkes Joural-Patriot,please visitttp://www.InstantImageGallery.com/iig/a/855/310148- ONE FEATHER STAFF REPORTCherokee’s Kendall Toineeta runshard in the girls 800M run en routeto a third place finish.Photos courtesy of Zach Colburn/Wilkes Journal-PatriotCherokee’s Stevi Sutton throws the shot at the 1A State Track & Field Championshipsat NC A&T in Greensboro on Friday, May 3. She took second place in the event.

cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahliTHURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013Tribal Council Student Awards Program13Following is the list of winners inthe Tribal Council StudentAwards Program that was heldn Tuesday, May 7 in the Tribalouncil Chambers:ew Kituwah Academyewi Ismael Matamoros, Selu MariynSwayney, Ganolegi Breydan Ensey,Ewi Eva Welch, Priest Littlejohn,sini Andi McCoy, Noquisi Haleymith, Iwodi Praire Toineeta, Kieairansley, David Thompson, Best Allround – Agwatega Tyce HognerTARS ClassroomaQuan Jumper, Keeifer Taylor, Johnueen, Best All Around – Dailin “Joeta”Pantherherokee Pre-Kabriella Gayosso, Jadenceaunooke, Houston Hornbuckle, Jr.,ara Toineeta, Nikki Toineeta,rancesca Armachain, Suri Watty,zabella Wilson, Chaske’ Raines,atix Stamper, Best All Around –yden LambertCherokee Central SchoolsCherokee KindergartenKai Saunooke, Aaliyah Reed, ElianaWest, Falon Welch, Kaniah Wolfe,Luke Smith, Addi Taylor, MalachiDriver, Tricyus Calhoun , LouizaWalkingstick, Best All Around – DawoniDvdisdiCherokee 1st GradeShelby Solis, Alijah George, GeorgeSaunooke, Miylaya Pratoma,Kenyon Martin, Jimya Driver, MalakiSmith, Mason Salazar, Taiya Rubio,J’ron Lineberry, Best All Around –leyeni Wolfeherokee 2nd GradeJaelyn Lossiah, Jaden Armachain,shlea Parker, MaKayla Taylor,yden Thompson, Alyxandra Armahain,Dacian Tafoya, Kensen Davis,lexis Smith, Nessa Smith, Best Allround – Kaden Smithherokee 3rd Gradeatricia Armachain Biddix, Evanaley, Tevt West, Lloyd Teesateskie,yren Rosario, Zacceus Watty, Jameseed, Danasia Toineeta, Kegan Curtis,Takota Sexton, Best All Around –Joshua SmithCherokee 4th GradeZayne Taylor-Hernandez, ZoeyWalkingstick, Rabekka Wolfe, JustusArmachain, Destiny Mills, JadenWelch, Aiyana Lambert, BraylonArch, Deante Toineeta, DawsonGeorge, Best All Around – DreytonLongCherokee 5th GradeCameron Hayes Reed, Miiya Davis,Deliah Esquivel, Dorian Reed, AceciaLambert, Devy George, Juana Martinez-Lossiah,Zachary Lossiah, MiaToineeta, Malia Davis, Best AllAround – Caden PheasantCherokee 6th GradeJosiah Lossiah , Jarron Lossiah, SterlingStant-Maria, Seth Smith,Malakai Tooni, Juanita Paz-Chalacha,Carla Wolfe, Tiffany Walkingstick,Brianna Murphy, ToriTeesateskie, Best All Around – WesleyWildcattCherokee 7th GradeMarley Bradley, Tristen Bottchenbaugh,Riley Crowe, Latika French,Samantha Lee, Lidia Ramirez, KyraSneed, Tiarra Toineeta, ShannonWolfe, Shelby Wolfe, Best All Around– Scarlett GuyCherokee 8th GradeToby Brady, Cade Carroll, FabianCrow, Andrew Griffin, Avery Guy,Megan Paugh, Noah Pete, OksanaRivera, Devona Reed, Jay Swimmer,Best All Around – Autumn EndrosCherokee 9th GradeKieran Sequoyah, Emilie Bree Stamper,Gabriel Crowe, Emily Kayonnie,Laurel Welch, Kirstin Mathis, ChristianEnsley, Lidia Flores, KennanPanther, Tyra Standingdeer, Best AllAround – Brittney DriverCherokee 10th GradeDre Crowe, Kendall Toineeta , KayceLossiah, Xan Sadongei, AshleyBradley, Gracia Bradley, MartikaWelch, Orion Holmberg, JaronBradley, Cole Wildcat, Best AllAround – Kristan Lacey ArchCherokee 11th GradeMonique Paul, Taran Swimmer, JessicaLambert, Tagan Crowe, HunterLambert, Priscilla Squirrell, ConstanceAnna Cline, Kayla Bradley,Earl Carroll, Joi Owle , Best AllAround – Jalon LossiahCherokee 12th GradeElle Bradley, Callie Phillips, GabrielleThompson, Deija Burgess, FransiscoJavier, Devyn Smith, Dorian Walkingstick,Ashlee Smith, BriannaSmith, Athena Sadongei, Best AllAround – Ashley BottchenbaughJackson County SchoolsSmokey Mountain ElementarySophie Wood, Amila Lossie, TyannaLedford, Ryan Cooper, Vanesa Corona-Smith,Oztin Swayney, MariaFourkiller-Raby, Jalen Motola, BlaineSmith, McKenna Smith-Sneed,Tamika Shell, Roxie Davis, Julian Littlejohn,Macy Swayney, PamelaSwayney, Malia Little, DanickaHuskey, Oscar Silva, Lillian Wright,Zabayon George, Austin “Cole”Saunooke, Austin Bark, ChristianWilson, Best All Around – TreannieLarchSmokey Mountain High SchoolWilliam Arneach, Nyasha Bradley,Xavier Davis, Jerico French, ThomasGeorge, Evan Howard, Scottie Marr,Kaitlyn Parker, Jonah Lossiah,Robert Huskey, Best All Around -Jayce WolfeJackson County Early CollegeSteven Michael SmithGraham County SchoolsGraham County ElementaryAllie Ayers, Tayen Bridges, NatalieHaney, Emma McCoy, Madison Orr,Camryn Orr, Troy Jones, Wade,Hamilton, Jobie Garland, Kyla Black,Kira Haney, Best All Around – AndrewHollandRobbinsville MiddleForest Long, Shay Jumper, CharlotteWelch, Brianna Jumper, ErinTeesateskie, Dustin Smoker, AutumnEllington, Riley Crowe, Jasmine Jackson,Best All Around – Lydia CroweRobbinsville HighCruz Galaviz, Hannah Ellington, RebeccaTeesateskie, Caleb Teesateskie,Brenna Craig, Spencer McCoy, DesireeWilliams, Shelby Rattler, TylerRivera, Zane Wachacha, Chance Mc-Nabb, Best All Around - KatelynBlackCherokee County SchoolsShalon Rattler, Shahannah Rattler,Karra Postell, Aleayah Frances Cox,Noah Herrin, Natasha LequireChristopher Alexander ThomasBlount, Ashley Herrin, Best AllAround - Constance OwleSwain County SchoolsSwain EastAmilia Perez, Jaden Wade, DanteFrench, Creedon Arch, Aiyana Toineeta,Viktor Robbins, Gaige Jones,Avery Maples, Brayden Taylor,Amari Jackson, Ayla Landers, YariTaylor, Taneyah Morris-Hill, ColbyTaylor, Ashton Younce, Best AllAround – Dallas BennettSwain WestKaden Huskey, William Thompson,Ava Crisp, Eli Wiggins, Liberty Sutton,Athena Jenkins, Destiny Siweumptewa,Aidan Allison, KaytlinJones, Kobe Wiggins, Best AllAround – Haylee DavisSwain MiddleJackson Cooper, Seth Ledford, DelaneyWildcat, Aliyah Bigmeat, KilyneOocumma, Shaynee Catolster,Danina Curtis, Gary Teesateskie,Alesia Tisho, Emily Welch, PhinehasLittle, Kenny Walk , Lillie Ferguson,Sydney Green, Taylor Lowe, Best AllAround – Haley SmithSwain HighCaitlyn Dill, Faith Long, MattieBrockwell, Madison York, Storm Ledford,Kayla Johnson, Chloe Blythe,Jamie Oocumma, Alexandria Treadway,Melody Little, Victoria Swartz,Raymius Smith, Gregory Tisho,Jaikob Craig, Chloe Esquivel , Best AllAround – Cody DillsGrace Christian AcademyKeegan Reed, Brixton ReedCanton Middle SchoolDevon Cabe

14THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013 cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahliCherokee TribalCourt ReportJudgment Summary for May 3BIDDIX, Callie May14-10.41 Breaking and Entering –Dismissed at Complainant’s Request14-40.62(a)(1) Simple Assault (DV)– Dismissed at Complainant’s Request14-30.6 Child Abuse in the SecondDegree – Dismissed at Complainant’sRequest14-40.1 Domestic Violence – Dismissedat Complainant’s RequestBIGWITCH, Cecelia Belle14-40.54 Assault Inflicting SeriousBodily Injury – Dismissed on Plea14-25.12 Disorderly Conduct – Dismissedon Plea14-40.62(a)(2) Assault and Battery– Guilty Plea, No Contest, 30 daysjail time, credit for time served (30days), no contact with victimsBIRD, William A.20-28 Revoked Driver’s License –Dismissed on Plea20-140(a) Reckless Driving – Dismissedon Plea20-138.7(a)(1) Transporting anOpen Container of Alcoholic Beverage– Dismissed on Plea20-166(a) Hit and Run: Failed toStop at Scene of Accident – Dismissedon Plea20-140(a) Reckless Driving – Dismissedon PleaBOWLING, Hannah Marlene14-30.6 Child Abuse in the SecondDegree – Guilty Plea, No Contest, 30days jail time suspended, one yearprobation (six months supervised,six months unsupervised)BRADY, William Joseph14-30.6 Child Abuse in the SecondDegree – Dismissed at Complainant’sRequest14-40.56 Assault on a Female (DV)– Dismissed at Complainant’s RequestCARTER IV, Carey Cade20-138.1(a) Driving While Impaired– Dismissed, Lack of JurisdictionCISNEROS, Angela20-7(a) No Operator’s License – Dismissedupon ProofCOOPER III, Harold Kenneth14-40.55 Assault with DeadlyWeapon – Guilty Plea, No Contest, 3years jail time14-40.54 Assault Inflicting SeriousBodily Injury – Guilty Plea, No Contest,3 years jail time14-10.16 Second Degree Trespass –Guilty Plea, No Contest, 3 years jailtime14-10.16 Second Degree Trespass –Guilty Plea, No Contest, 3 years jailtimeCORNWELL, Billy Star14-95.5(b) Drugs: Aggravated Possessionof Marijuana – Drug Court,Stay Judgment, 12 months jail timestayed, obtain Substance Abuse Assessment,$190 court costs, $1000DARE14-95.6(c) Drugs: Manufacturing,Selling or Delivering, Possessing withintent to sell or deliver schedule IV –Dismissed on Plea14-95.11(c) Drugs: Possession ofEBCI HOTLINEDo you have legitimate concerns about tribal operations?Questionable Activity Fraud, Waste, Abuse Mismanagement Workplace Issues Policy Violations HIPPA Violations 1-800-455-9014or www.ebci.alertline.comThe hotline is available 24 hours a day. Reports can be made anonymously. When making a reportit is important to provide as much detail as possible. Only reports that are substantiated withsufficient and reliable information can be acted upon.5/16Drug Paraphernalia – Dismissed onPlea14-95.6(b) Drugs: Manufacturing,Selling or Delivering, Possessing withintent to sell or deliver schedule I, II,III, IV and V – Dismissed on Plea14-95.5(a) Drugs: Possessing a controlledsubstance classified in scheduleI, II, III, IV and V – Dismissed onPlea14-95.5(a) Drugs: Possessing a controlledsubstance classified in scheduleI, II, III, IV and V – Drug Court,Stay Judgment, 12 months jail time,Judgment Stayed, Referred to DrugCourt, obtain Substance Abuse Assessment,$190 court costs, $1000DAREFRADY, Brandon14-30.6 Child Abuse in the SecondDegree – DismissedFRENCH, Jamison Dean20-138.1(a) Driving While Impaired– Guilty Plea, No Contest, six monthsjail time suspended, 3 years probation,7 days active jail time, obtainSubstance Abuse Assessment, $190court costs14-30.6 Child Abuse in the SecondDegree – Dismissed on Plea20-28 Revoked Driver’s License –Dismissed on PleaGUNTER, Austin Allen20-111(2) Fictitious RegistrationPlate – Guilty Plea, No Contest,$100 fine, $190 court costs20-28 Revoked Driver’s License –Dismissed upon ProofJUMPER, David Gene20-313(a) No Insurance – Dismissedupon ProofLINEBERRY, Tabitha20-7(a) No Operator’s License – Dismissedupon ProofLITTLEJOHN, Peggy Darlene14-30.6 Child Abuse in the SecondDegree – DismissedLONG, George Wilbur20-138.1(a) Driving While Impaired– Guilty Plea, No Contest, 120 daysjail time suspended, one year proba-5/16

cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahliTHURSDAY, MAY 16, 201315tion, 48 hours community service,$350 fine, $190 court costs20-138.7(a)(1) Transporting anOpen Container of Alcoholic Beverage– Dismissed on PleaLONG, Raylita D.20-34 Permit Unlicensed Driver –Dismissed for Compliance20-34 Permit Unlicensed Driver –Dismissed for Compliance20-111(2) Fictitious RegistrationPlate – Dismissed for ComplianceMARTINES-MORALES, Jose20-7(a) No Operator’s License – Dismissedwith Leave to Refile20-138.1(a) Driving While Impaired– Dismissed with Leave to RefileMORALES, Jose Martinez20-28 Revoked Driver’s License –Dismissed with Leave to RefileNORRIS, David Donald20-111(2) Expired RegistrationPlate – Dismissed upon ProofOOCUMMA, Heath Tyron20-138.7(a)(1) Transporting anOpen Container of Alcoholic Beverage– Dismissed on PleaSAUNOOKE, Dylan Drake20-7(a) No Operator’s License – Dismissedupon Proof20-34 Permit Unlicensed Driver –Dismissed upon ProofSTANDINGDEER, Robert George14-40.64 Reckless Endangerment –Dismissed14-34.10 Weapons Offense – DismissedSWAYNEY, Ellisa Nicole14-5.2 Communicating Threats –Guilty Plea, No Contest, 120 daysjail time suspended, 18 months unsupervisedprobation14-34.10 Weapons Offense – Dismissedon PleaTAYLOR, Mary E.14-10.9 Criminal Mischief (DV) –Dismissed, Charges taken in violationof policy14-40.62(a)(1) Simple Assault (DV)– Dismissed, Charges taken in violationof policyWATTY, Sheronda Emily Dianna20-138.1(a) Driving While Impaired– Dismissed with Leave to RefileWOODARD, Timothy Joseph20-28 Revoked Driver’s License –Dismissed upon ProofJudgment Summary for May 8ARMACHAIN, Matthew Sampson14-10.41 Breaking and Entering –Dismissed14-10.16 Second Degree Trespass –DismissedBIRD, William Allen14-40.62(a)(3) Simple Affray – Dismissed,Lack of Jurisdiction14-40.62(a)(1) Simple Assault – Dismissed,Lack of Jurisdiction14-40.62(a)(1) Simple Assault – Dismissed,Lack of JurisdictionBUSHYHEAD, Nicodemus14-25.4 False Reports and Alarms –Prayer for Judgment Continued14-25.4 False Reports and Alarms –Prayer for Judgment ContinuedCORNWELL, Billy Star14-95.11(c) Drugs: Possession ofDrug Paraphernalia – Drug Court,Stay Judgment14-95.5(c) Drugs: Simple Possessionof Marijuana – Drug Court, StayJudgmentDERBER, Dale Harve14-34.11 Aggravated Weapons Offense– Dismissed with Leave to Refile14-40.59 Assault by Pointing a Gun– Dismissed with Leave to RefileLENNON, Jason14-95.11(c) Drugs: Possession ofDrug Paraphernalia – Dismissed,Lack of Jurisdiction14-95.5(c) Drugs: Simple Possessionof Marijuana – Dismissed, Lack ofJurisdictionSMITH, Bobby Joe20-28 Revoked Driver’s License –Dismissed on Plea20-28 Revoked Driver’s License –Dismissed on Plea14-10.61 Receiving or PossessingStolen Property – Dismissed on PleaSMITH II, Gregory L.14-15.1 Public Intoxication – Dismissedon Plea14-40.52(c) Assault on EmergencyPersonnel – Guilty Plea, No Contest,six months jail time suspended, oneyear probation, obtain SubstanceAbuse Assessment, may no consumealcoholEBCI Tribal Elections Final Candidates List for June PrimaryOTE: This list of candidates, submitedby the EBCI Board of Elections, isow the names will appear on the ballotn the June Primary Election.Tribal CouncilBirdtown1 – Terri Lee Taylor2 – Gene “Tunney” Crowe Jr.3 – Jim Owle4 - Solomon Slick Saunooke5 - Albert RoseBig Cove1 – Mary Welch Thompson2 – Bo Taylor3 – Lori Taylor4 – Perry Shell5 – Teresa McCoyBig Y/Wolfetown1 – Dennis Edward (Bill) Taylor2 – Chris McCoy3 – Bo Crowe4 – Mike Parker5 – Jeremy Wilson6 – Marty Taylor7 – Berdie ToineetaCherokee Co./Snowbird1 – Bobby Teesateskie2 – Diamond Brown Jr.3 – Adam Wachacha4 – Tommy Chekelelee5 – Brandon Jones6 – Janell RattlerPainttown1 – Cameron Cooper2 – Tommye Saunooke3 – Terri Henry4 – Lula “Lou” Jackson5 – Lucretia Hicks DawkinsYellowhill1 – Alan “B” Ensley2 – David Wolfe3 – Arizona Jane Blankenship4 – Jimmy Bradley5 – Rick MedfordSchool BoardBirdtown1 – Aneva Turtle Hagberg2 – Gloria “Punkin” Griffin3 – Jimmy Sneed4 – Rodney StarlinBig Cove1 – Lori Blankenship2 – Lisa Maney Frady3 – Tammy Bradley4 – Lavita “Muffin” HillWolfetown1 – Jessica Hogner Daniels2 – Sam Lambert3 – Chelsea Taylor-Saunooke4 – Martha Ledford5 – Aaron Bradley6 – Isaac Long III

16THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013 cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahliAfternoon snackSCOTT MCKIE B.P./One FeatherSCC’s EMS pinningSCC photoThis elk, caught in between bites of munching on leaves, was part of a small herd ofaround seven that were seen in the woods and in a field just past the Oconaluftee VisitorsCenter in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on Sunday, May 12.Christopher McCoy, of Cherokee, was one of SCC’s Emergency Medical Science Classof 2013 that was pinned during a ceremony on the Jackson Campus on Friday, May 3.SCC EMS program coordinators Eric Hester and Tony Belcher presented pins.

cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahliTHURSDAY, MAY 16, 201317Dept. of Education holds Tribal Consultation at USETNIAGARA FALLS, NY - The U.S.epartment of Education (ED) held aribal Consultation and Listeningession on Monday, May 13 leadingp to the United South and Easternribes, Incorporated (USET) Seminnualmeeting. The meeting helpedrovide an overview of American InianEducation in the USET regionnd included comments from Tribaleadership in attendance, a reportrom the USET Education Commitee,and public comments.Support for Native language,ultural activities, and Tribal historyas the opening theme for educatorsho are taking the opportunity topeak during the consultation.“The concept here is that ourribes need help with teaching theative languages and cultural activty,”said Seneca Nation of Indiansirector of education for the AlleanyTerritory Chanda Grey. “It ishown that students show greatigns of improvement when theyearn about their culture, history,nd know their language and imrovetheir self-esteem.”Poarch Band of Creek Indiansice-Chair Stephanie Bryan built onrey’s comments by saying, “In ourschools we allow Spanish and otherforeign languages to be taught andcount as credit for foreign languages.But, we need to show more effort tosupport the language that is spokenby our Tribes. Statistic show thatUSET President Brian Patterson gives the opening prayer at Monday’s listening session.USET photosCherokee School Board chairperson Lori Blankenship attends a Tribal Consultation andListening Session with the Department of Education on Monday, May 13.when we have cultural activities,teach the language, and our historythe dropout rate declines. Speakingof bricks and mortar, new buildingsare nice things to have. But, it’s notwhat the building looks like; it’swhat’s in the building.”Speaking to the session, USETPresident Brian Patterson left thecomments, “I thank you for comingto the ancient homeland of theSeneca Nation of Indians. Sometimesour people are left out of theprocesses. Even though it’s a smallgroup, yet we speak of an Americanvalue. America honored its veteransand low income. So to should ithonor the American value of itstrust responsibility to Indian Country?Our children are still being leftbehind.”Oneida Indian Nation’s KandiceWatson noted some of the strugglesUSET Tribes have are the effects ofhaving a poor relationship with thestate government. “We have a hightruancy and dropout rate in Oneida(Indian Nation- New York). I thinkwith us and a few other Tribes, it’sthe states’ unwillingness to recognizethe sovereignty of our nations.In most areas through the USET regionit has been difficult to get anywherewith the states where theyreside.”Poarch Band of Creek Indian’sMegan Young added to Watson’sstatement saying, “States don’t realizethat American Indians make uponly one percent of the United Statespopulation. In that perspective weare national treasure. States don’tsee any value in bolstering our valuesand our educational systems. Iwant to propose an initiative to educateour state and state educators.We have to educate those who areeducating our Indian students.”Also in attendance areWampanoag Tribe of Gay Head(Aquinnah) Vice Chair Richard Randolph,Eastern Band of Cherokee Indianschool board member LoriBlankenship, St. Regis Mohawk’sRoderick Cook, and Seneca IndianNation’s Jeff Brown.Office of Indian Education DirectorJoyce Silverthorne gave anoverview of how the listening sessionand consultation was takingplace. Director Silverthorne statedthe Indian Education budget wouldnot suffer from the federal sequestrationfor the current year (2013).However, if there are no changes tothe current legislation regarding federalsequestration, Silverthorne saysthere will be a five percent reductionto the Indian Education 2014budget.OIE listening and consultationsessions are conducted by DirectorSilverthorne (Salish) and WhiteHouse Initiative on American Indianand Alaska Native Education AssociateDirector Sedelta oosahwee (Mandan,Arikara, Hidatsa, Cherokee).The next listening session and consultationis expected to be held inAugust in Northern California.- USET

18THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013 cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahliy Green program goes liveBy SHAWN SPRUCEpril was a busy month forHunter Thomas andDakota Brown as bothcollege students hit theroad to launch an excitnginitiative titled My Green; a socialedia campaign targeted to Nativeouth and finance. The programas created by First Nations DevelpmentInstitute with funding fromhe Financial Industry Regulatoryuthority to assist young people,ho are members of tribes that proideminor’s trusts, with challengeshey might encounter when receivnga sizeable payment.EBCI tribal members Thomasnd Brown were selected along withwo other young people from the HohunkNation in Wisconsin to serves spokespersons for the nationalampaign based on their experiencesith having personally received ainor’s trust payment.While My Green primarily usesocial media channels such as Faceook,YouTube, and Twitter to conectwith youth; the campaignrganizers chose live venues to kickff the program, staffing outreachooths at the Native American FianceOfficers Association Conferncein Nashville, Tenn. and theathering of Nations pow wow inlbuquerque, NM.Thomas traveled to both events,peaking with hundreds of peoplebout the program.“I’m really excited to be a part ofhe My Green team,” the 23-year-oldolfetown resident commented.It’s a great opportunity for Nativeouth across the country to sharexperiences, learn valuable moneykills, and discuss issues they mightncounter when receiving a largemount of money. I only wish theread been something like this when Iot my big money.”The My Green strategy consistsf a Facebook page and YouTubehannel designed to steer users to aPhoto courtesy of Shawn SpruceMyGreen spokespersons, and EBCI tribal members, Hunter Thomas (center) andDakota Brown (right) visit with Miss Cherokee Karyl Frankiewicz at the 2013 Gatheringof Nations pow wow in Albuquerque.website equipped with money tools,video interviews, a forum for youthto share meaningful dialogue, andeven a video game simulation thatallows players to try their hand atmanaging a “big money” payout.First Nations created the program inresponse to the demand to provide financialeducation to a growingnumber of Native youth who receivelarge lump sums as part of a minor’strust payout, many of whom mightlack the skills to handle such a significantwindfall.First Nations Project Officer,Ruben Hernandez, helped developthe campaign and assisted the teamin Nashville and Albuquerque, uploadingminute by minute Facebookposts, photos, and videos for MyGreen’s growing number of socialmedia followers. Moreover, he firmlybelieves in the power of social mediaas a platform to reach Native youth.“Take a look around and watchhow kids communicate today,”stated Hernandez. “They use phonesand other mobile devices to text,facebook, stream high definitionvideos, and play games. Our goal isto make financial information aseasy as possible for young people toaccess, so naturally we’re using technologyas our tool of choice.”Brown, who along with her campaignpeers, appears on life size MyGreen branded banners and postersas well as a video in which she tellsthe story of how, along with hermother, she created a detailed planto accomplish goals such as going toschool, attending cultural events,“I only wish therehad been somethinglike this when I gotmy big money.”- Hunter Thomas,EBCI tribal member andMy Green spokespersonand purchasing a new vehicle beforereceiving her “big money”. Moreover,the 24-year-old Snowbird communitymember not only worked theMy Green booth alongside Thomasat the pow wow, but even found theenergy to participate in the women’sjingle dress competition.“I had an awesome time in Albuquerque,”she said. “It was wonderfulto meet young Natives who facesimilar issues with money, and beable to listen to some of their concerns.I’ve always wanted to danceat Gathering too so that was a nicelittle added bonus.”The My Green road tour willcontinue through the summer andfall with stops scheduled at theUnited National Indian Tribal YouthConference in Los Angeles, CA onJuly 12-16 and the National IndianEducation Association Annual Conventionin Rapid City, SD on Oct. 30– Nov. 2.To learn more about the MyGreen Campaign, visit the website atwww.mybigmoney.org, like it onFacebook at mygreenFNDI or followon Twitter @mygreenFNDI.To pick up free My Green promotionalitems such as posters, sunglasses,water bottles, bumperstickers, and t-shirts stop by The SequoyahFund Office in the GingerLynn Welch Complex.Shawn is a programs consultant withthe Sequoyah Fund and First NationsDevelopment Institute. He can be contactedat sspruce@sequoyahfund.org or(828) 359-5004.

cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahliTHURSDAY, MAY 16, 201319Purchasing Department to streamline Tribal ProcurementBy JEAN JONESONE FEATHER EDITORThe Purchasing Department,newly established in the EBCIBudget & Finance department,was set up to consolidate relationshipswith the Tribe’s suppliers inorder to capture savings and createefficiencies for programs.In mid-April, Gerri Grady, EBCItribal member, was hired as the PurchasingManager. Since 1993, shehas been employed with EBCI andhas an extensive background withTribal programs and Tribal policiesand procedures, especially with purchasingfunctions. She holds aBachelor’s degree in Business Administrationfrom Montreat College.“As the Deputy Finance Officer,”Kim Peone commented, “I'm glad tofinally have these positions filled.Gerri will be a good addition to ourmanagement team and we are lookingforward to being strategic andhelpful to the programs we serve.”One of Grady’s goals is to establishgood healthy relationships betweendepartments as she works tostreamline the purchasing process.The staff includes:- Devona Pheasant, Senior Buyer- Angela Taylor, Buyer-Technology/utilities- Rebecca Paz Chalacha, Buyer: Supplies/food/safetyequipment- Kelly Smith, Buyer: Capital/materials- Sabrina Arch, travel/credit cardbuyerAs head of this new procurementdepartment, Grady aims tostandardize purchasing by tribal programsin order to:• Manage vendors• Capture savings• Promptly pay vendors• Standardize equipment & supplieswherever possible•Assist programs with contracts• Establish efficiencies that will helpprogramsGrady and her staff will becomethe single point of purchasing contactfor programs and vendors withregard to purchasing and equipmentleasing. The staff will be working towardstandardization of equipment,furnishings and other goods in orderobtain the best possible prices.Grady commented, “We have agreat team assembled to plan andimplement the new measures. Muchof this work will take time and somepieces may not be rolled out to programsimmediately. Before anythingis presented to the programs, it mustbe properly planned, developed andtested. ”As a part of the research for thedepartment, programs will be askedto participate in a survey over thenext few weeks that will help buyersas they begin assessing programneeds.For further information on thisdepartment, contact Gerri Grady554-6640.SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One FeatherShown (left-right) top to bottom – Angela Taylor, buyer; Sabrina Arch, buyer; DevonaPheasant, senior buyer; Rebecca Paz-Chalacha, buyer; Kim Peone, Deputy Finance Officer;Gerry Grady, purchasing manager; Cory Blankenship, Tribal Treasurer; and KellySmith, buyer.Dora Reed celebrates Weekof the Young ChildThe Week of the Young Child is an excitingvent for the Dora Reed Children’s Center (DRCC),long with tribal and community programs: WIC,herokee Fire Department, Agelink andconaluftee Job Corps, Child Support, Qualla Lirary,Community Health, Hope Center, NC Infantoddler Program, Ana-La-Nsgi, Cherokee Peds,Cherokee Preservation Foundation, CherokeeChoices, Girl Scouts, as well as Cherokee HighSchool Basket ball team and NC Park Services.Volunteers participated by sharing their serviceswith children, parents, and staff. There were 274people attended.Several new activities were added for staffwithin Dora Reed Children’s Center: Hat, Tacky,and Pajama Day. The children were delighted tosee their teachers in their “jammies”, and sillyhats. To add to the fun, different classroomsdemonstrated their artistic talents by making andshowcasing their beautiful hats throughout thecenter.A special appreciation to Mrs. RobinSwayney for being there to take pictures of oursmiling children, parents and community helpers.- Pat Swayney,Dora Reed literacy coordinator

20THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013 cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahliMacCourtneygraduates from BYUChase MacCourtney graduatedrom Brigham Young University inrovo, Utah during April commenceent2013. He was selected by hisrofessors in the Marriott School ofanagement as the outstanding unergraduatein his field of study –eisure Services Management. A006 graduate of Swain countyigh School, he is currently emloyedby Deer Valley Resort in Parkity, Utah. His parents are Tim andeb MacCourtney of Cherokee. Hisrandparents are Jim and Janeneooper, also of Cherokee, and Patnd the late Barbara MacCourtney,f Arizona.- MacCourtney FamilyCooper sentencedto three years forassault, weaponschargeHarold Kenneth Cooper III, 33,f Cherokee, was convicted on Friay,May 3 in the Cherokee Court forrobation Violation, Assault InflictngSerious Bodily Injury, Assaultith a Deadly Weapon, and twoounts of Second Degree Trespass,nd was sentenced to three years imrisonment.The sentence was issuedby the Honorable Danny Davis,Cherokee Court Judge.Tribal Prosecutor Jason Smithstated, “I want to thank the CherokeeIndian Police Department andDetective Roger Neadeau for his hardwork in the investigation of this casewhich helped make this convictionpossible. I would also like to thankJohn Nations and Cherokee TribalProbation as well as John Ayers ofHarrah’s Cherokee Casino for theirwork on this case. This case involveda serious assault by an individualwho was already on TribalProbation, and the defendant wassentenced to the maximum possiblepunishment for an offense availableunder Cherokee and Federal law.Our thoughts go out to the victimand the family as they recover in theaftermath of this terrible crime.”This case marks yet another occasionin the Cherokee Court inwhich a defendant has received afelony-level punishment of greaterthan one year imprisonment sincethe enactment of the Federal TribalLaw and Order Act in 2010.- Office of the Tribal ProsecutorBig Cove CouncilReportCommunity WatchRecently, Community Watch hasadopted a new logo repurposing ourcommunity logo. We will be makingsigns for houses and for the community.We are also planning on gettingmagnets for automobiles. Onceyou are in the program we will bringa kit to you home to help you documentyour items and to mark yourvaluables. If a thief sees the sign inyour yard he should think twiceabout taking your stuff. Becauseyour stuff is marked and documentedit easier to trace to a perpetrator andgives you a better chance to get youritems back if stolen. For more informationcall the number below.There will be a Meet the Candidatesevent at Big Cove RecreationCenter next Tuesday, May 21at 6pm.I encourage everyone to come educatethemselves about issues that affectour community and tribe as awhole. If you have questions orcomments, please contact me at828-736-2947.- Big Cove Rep. Bo TaylorCherokee beingconsidered for ‘14NC GOP ConventionCherokee is being considered tobe the host town for the 2014 NorthCarolina Republic Party Convention.“As of this time, Cherokee is definitelyon the radar,” Mike Rusher,North Carolina Republican Partychief of staff, related. “No decisionshave been made, and we are unableto confirm it yet.”Rusher said the final announcementfor the 2014 site will not bemade until after the 2013 Conventionwhich is scheduled for June 7-9in Charlotte.He said that the numbers of attendeeswill vary by year, but haveaveraged 2,000 people the last fewyears.- Scott McKie B.P.One Feather staffEBCI Internal Auditdevelops SOARawardsThe Office of Internal Audit announcedas part of Internal AuditAwareness Month the first annualawards program to recognize fiscalexcellence in Tribal government.The awards program, Success in Operations,Accountability and Reporting(S.O.A.R.) was developed by theOffice of Internal Audit and approvedby the Audit Committee tohighlight programs that go aboveand beyond being stewards for theTribe. With budget cuts and costcontainments it is more importantthan ever that programs operate effectivelyand efficiently. Whethergenerating revenue, cutting costs orimproving efficiencies – we need tocelebrate our successes. That is whatthe awards program is about.The awards program is open toany Tribal program, division or entity.Nominations are currentlybeing accepted and the deadline isJune 14. Complete rules and guidelinescan be found on the Office ofInternal Audit’s website at www.nccherokee.com/internalaudit/s-o-ar/.- Sharon Blankenship,EBCI director of Internal AuditCherokee Day ofCaring set forThursdayThe annual Cherokee Day ofCaring will be held Thursday, May16. A total of 10 projects will be accomplished,one in each community.“Cherokee Day of Caring provides anopportunity for us to join as a communityand address real need in realtime,” said Annette S. Clapsaddle,Cherokee Preservation Foundationexecutive director. “It's one of themost rewarding ways when canchoose to serve.”According to the CherokeePreservation Foundation, some ofthe projects to be undertaken include:painting, building a shed for ahandicap-resident, building a coveredwalkway and deck, building anew porch, and more.As of last week, a total of 70 volunteershad signed up for the event.- Scott McKie B.P.One Feather staff

cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahliTHURSDAY, MAY 16, 201321Computer successJob Corps studentsearning record numberof Industry CertificationsStudents are earning certificationsand increasing their employabilitylike never beforehanks to long-time Office AdminisrationInstructor, Penny Cody. Codyas led her classes to a record numerof global certifications includingstudent earning the highest Excelcore nationwide in 2012. In theast 12 months alone, students havearned 108 Internet and Computingore Certifications (IC3) and MirosoftOffice Specialist (Word, Poweroint, and Excel) certifications. Stuentswork for months to preparend train for the challenging exams.“On average it takes 8 to 12onths for a student to be ready, buturing that time they are completingundreds of other essential skills toe office personnel” said Cody. “I’mjust so proud of them”. A BrysonCity native, Cody has helped studentswho come from both local areas andacross the southeast to Cherokee toreceive industry and workforce training.Shenika Jackson, working buildingan advanced Excel spreadsheet,understands the importance ofglobal certifications in tough economictimes. “Each skill I learn helpsshow future employers that I amtrained, qualified, and ready to workat a high level,” she said.Jackson has also volunteeredPhoto by Holly Krake/OJCCCCInstructor Penny Cody helps a student learn formatting for a Microsoft Word documentas part of the Office Administration curriculum.over 150 hours in unpaid internshipsand work-based learning tobuild her resume. “It is great experienceand I know so much moreabout customer service. I’m reallyconfident now”.Over the years, Cody has seenhundreds of graduates complete theprogram and go on to successful careersin customer service, general reception,and office administration. “Istill keep in contact if I can. I thinkit’s important to celebrate the successesthat have made a complete lifechange for my students” she said.“It’s what Job Corps is all aboutchanginglives”.Office Administration is offeredthrough Southwestern CommunityCollege at the Oconaluftee Job CorpsCCC campus.The Oconaluftee Job Corps CivilianConservation Center is associatedwith the National Forests ofNorth Carolina. It is accredited bythe Council On Occupational Educationand currently serves 104 students.The mission of the USDAForest Service is to sustain thehealth, diversity, and productivity ofthe Nation’s forests and grasslandsto meet the needs of present and futuregenerations. The Agency managesover 200 million acres of publicland, provides assistance to Stateand private landowners, and maintainsthe largest forestry research organizationin the world. For moreinformation about the OconalufteeJCCCC, visitoconaluftee.jobcorps.gov or jobcorpsnews.org/Oconaluftee- OJCCCCCongressman’s office hours changeCongressman Mark Meadows (R-NC) staff office hours for Cherokee (GinerLynn Welch Complex) have changed to Thursday, May 30 from 10am –pm. The regular schedule will resume in June to the fourth Tuesday ofach month.5/30

22THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013 cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahliSearching for portraitof the late GoingbackChiltoskeyPhoto courtesy of Paull AndersonPaull Anderson, of Bristol, Va., is searchingfor this oil painting he did of the lateGoingback Chilstokey.In the mid-1970s, I spent twoears doing portraits of some friendsn Cherokee that included Johnilnoty, Virginia Standingdeer,ary and Goingback Chiltoskey, andthers to preserve their legacy for theherokee Museum. Goingback wasspecially pleased with one of his oilortraits, which measured about 24y 30 inches. He was wearing a redandana and holding one of hisarvings with the Cherokee Seal inhe background. We hung both thatainting and the preliminary sketchn his home for him and Mary tonjoy. He agreed and was pleased tonow that upon his passing the twoorks would go to the Cherokee Mueumto hang as a tribute to him andoken of our friendship.After Goingback’s passing, Ieard that his possessions had beenuctioned off, but I was unable toearn where the two works ended up.would appreciate the help of theeaders of One Feather in locating theorks so that they end up in the Mueumas part of Goingback’s legacynd pursuant to his wishes.If anyone knows of the locationf this painting and/or the prelimiarypencil sketch, please contacte. I can send a photograph of theainting to anyone who wishes toonfirm the painting they suspect isthe one being sought. Thank you.Thank youSincerely,Paull AndersonP.O. Box 16151Bristol, VA 24209(276) 466-5855The family of Gwen Ross Locustwould like to thank everyone whowas by our side during the illnessand the loss of our loved one. Specialthank you to Charlene Lossiah, MaggieLossiah, Dorothy Thompson ,Gina and Jane Taylor. Also to theCherokee EMS, Cherokee ER Staff, especiallyDiane W, The Doctors andStaff of Medwest Sylva and the Staffof Longhouse Funeral Home. Thankyou to all the family and friends whobrought food, and wood, to all thesingers and to Straight Fork BaptistChurch Ladies, Pastor Charles RayBall, Bo Parris, Greg Morgan andRay Kinsland. We appreciate thehelp from Perry Shell and Bo Taylor.Gwen had a lot of family and friends,if we forgot anyone, please forgiveus, as we appreciate everyone. Pleasecontinue to keep the children andfamily in your thoughts and prayers.Submitted by,Candy RossThanks TsaliCare CenterYou travel through life hearingso many negative things about differentfacilities such as Tsali Care. Mysister, Ruth Caro, spent severalmonths there. Never have I witnessedsuch compassionate, lovingcare. Our family was treated withthe upmost respect, seeing that ourneeds were met during Ruth’s finaldays on earth, until the Angel’s carriedher home. I can’t remember allof your names but, you know whoyou are, and my deepest hope is thatGod will richly bless all of you.1st John Ch. 4 V. 18 Let us not lovein the word, neither in tongue; but indeed and truth.Thank you, once again,Joy Smith; RN(Ret.)

cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahliTHURSDAY, MAY 16, 201323Dr. Toedt maintainsBoard CertificationCIH photoDominique Toedt, MD, of Cherokee IndianHospital has completed the requirementsto maintain Board Certification.Dominique Toedt, MD, of CheroeeIndian Hospital, has successfullyompleted the requirements to mainainBoard Certification in internaledicine with a focused practice inospital medicine from the AmerianBoard of Internal MedicineABIM).ABIM works to enhance theuality of health care by certifyingnternists and subspecialists whoemonstrate the knowledge, skillsnd attitudes essential for excellentatient care. Physicians must periodcallycomplete requirements toaintain their certification, includngpassing an examination andompleting a self-assessment ofnowledge and practice.Dr. Dominique Toedt has been ontaff at Cherokee Indian Hospitalince 2005 practicing internal mediineand hospital medicine on the Inatientward.Board Certification is the indusrybenchmark by which physicianuality is measured and recognized.hysicians who successfully comletetheir recertification requireentsdemonstrate the currency ofheir knowledge – and their ability tose it – by passing a rigorous examiationand by assessing their knowldgeand performance in practice onn ongoing basis.- Cherokee Indian HospitalHOSA donationCIH photoAngel Saine (right) and Brianna Smith (left) joined their instructor, Frances Hess, at Cherokee Indian Hospital last week when shepicked up a check from the Cherokee Indian Hospital employees. Saine and Smith are in the Nursing Fundamentals Class and will besitting for their CNA I after graduation. Cherokee Indian Hospital employees made a donation to the Health Occupations Students ofAmerica.Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority scholarshipThe Cherokee Indian Hospital is now taking applications for their CIHA Scholarship. This scholarship is availableto EBCI tribal members in a postsecondary/college who plan to continue or further their education in the healthcare field.First priority will be given to former Health Occupations students and students demonstrating proficiency in ahealth related field.The applicant must select and make arrangements for a mentor from Cherokee Indian Hospital. Applicants arerequired to check in with their mentor at least once a week for the period of the scholarship.To be eligible, students must be enrolled in a minimum of six college credit hours in post secondary school. Two$500 scholarships will be awarded in August. The deadline for applications is July 20. The funding for this scholarshipwas made possible through donations, silent auctions, drawings, and other activities from employees of CherokeeIndian Hospital. No healthcare funds were used.Info: jody.bradley@cherokeehospital.org or 497-9163 ext. 6207. Deadline for applications is July 20, 2013.- Cherokee Indian Hospital Scholarship Committee

24THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013 cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahliBig Y Community Club meets the second Tuesdayof each month at 6pm at the Big Y CommunityBuilding. For information on renting thebuilding for your special occasion, call Don Long,president, 788-2443. Rent is $40/day with a$20 cleaning deposit.Birdtown Community Club meets the lastuesday of each month at 6pm at the Birdtownommunity Building. To reserve the building foryour special occasion, call Charlene Owle, secretary,788-3723 ($50 fee with $20 key deposit).Info: Jeanne Crowe Lira, chairwoman, 736-2017The Cherokee Cancer Support Group is aon-profit organization assisting cancer patientsnd care-givers on the Boundary, indiscriminately.heir objective is to support, educate and providendividual services as needed. The support groupeets the first Thursday of each month at 5:30pmt SAFE HAVEN, 40 Goose Creek Rd. SAFEAVEN is staffed from 10am – 2pm on Tuesdaysnd Wednesdays. Appointments can be made fordditional assistance. Personal fittings can berranged during these times as well. Info: 497-788, email: cherokeeCSG@gmail.com, P.O. Box220, Cherokee.Cherokee Children’s Coalition meets the lasthursday of each month at 11am at the Agelinkchool Age Conference Room.The Cherokee Runners meet on the secondTuesday of each month at 5pm at the Age LinkConference Room. Anyone interested in walkingor running, no matter your fitness level, is invitedto join. See their Facebook page or check outtheir website at www.cherokeerunners.com.Cherokee Speakers Gathering is normallyheld on the fourth Thursday of every month. AllCherokee speakers and Cherokee Languagelearners are welcome to enjoy a potluck dinnerand an evening of fellowship in the Cherokee language.These events are sponsored by the KituwahPreservation & Education Program and, inpart, by the Cherokee Preservation Foundation.Info: Billie Jo Rich 554-6404 or bjrich@nc-cherokee.comGirl Scout Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont.Serving girls in Clay, Cherokee, Graham, Jackson,Macon, Swain Counties and the Qualla Boundary.This program is for girls in grades K-12. Info:Karen Bartlett, membership manager, 488-6537or KBartlett@GirlScoutsP2P.orgThe North American Indian Women’s Association(NAIWA) Cherokee Chapter meetsthe second Thursday of each month at 6pm at theBirdtown Recreation Center. Info: CarmaletaMonteith, chapter treasurer, Carmaleta@msn.comPaint Town Community Club meets the lastMonday of each month at 5:30pm at the CommunityBuilding. Info: 497-3731,ChairPTCC@gmail.comSolid Rock Outreach. Monday -Closed; Tuesday- 9am-3pm Food Boxes Available; Wednesday- 9am-3pm Food Boxes Available; Thursday -9am-3pm Food Boxes Available; Saturday - 9am-1pm Food DistributionSnowbird Community Club meets the firstTuesday of each month or the Tuesday before theTribal Council meeting. Info: Roger Smoker,chairman, (828) 479-8678 or (828) 735-2533,smoker7@frontier.comWolftown Community Club meets the secondMonday of each month at 7pm at the WolftownCommunity Club Building. Info: Tuff Jackson,chairman, 788-4088Yellowhill Community meetings. First Tuesdayof every month unless it’s a holiday. If anybodywould like to teach an art or craft callReuben at 497-2043 to be scheduled.Yellowhill Judo Club meets every Tuesday andThursday from 6:30-8pm at the old CherokeeHigh School weight room. Classes are free. Info:Will Lambert 736-1600

cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahliTHURSDAY, MAY 16, 201325CLUB SCHEDULEWednesday, May 15 – Board of Directors’Meeting – 8:30 a.m.Tuesday, May 21 – Health Screen –7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. - Club LobbyFriday, May 24 – CHS BaccalaureateService – 6:00 p.m. – Cultural ArtsCenterSaturday, May 25 – CHS Graduation– 10:00 a.m. – Football fieldThursday, May 30 – CHS Last Day ofSchool – Early Release 11:30 a.m.SAFETY COMMITTEE NOTICEThe Safety Committee for May16 has been cancelled because ofClub and School activities and theClub’s participation in the AnnualDay of Caring. Meeting reminderswill be sent to committee memberswhen the meetings are rescheduled.BOYS CLUB MAY BOARDOF DIRECTORS AGENDAResolution 2530 – Authorize theGeneral Manager and Finance/AuditManager to Negotiate the 2013-14Cherokee Central Schools AgreementResolution 2531 – Approve selectionof Finance DirectorResolution 2532 – Approve DramaParkers/Traffic Directors for 2013Unto These Hills seasonResolution 2533 – Approve selectionof Assistant Teacher for AgelinkChild CareResolution 2534 – Approve statuschange for two Children’s Home employeesThe Board Meeting is Wednesday,May 15 at 8:30 a.m. in the ClubConference Room.CONGRATULATIONS TO BRAVESTRACK AND SOFTBALL TEAMS!Congratulations to Kendall Toineetafor placing 3rd in the 800mrun; and Stevi Sutton for placing2nd in the women’s shot put competitionin the State Track and FieldChampionship held in GreensboroFriday. Congratulations also to theLady Braves’ 4x800 relay team, consistingof Kendall Toineeta, AveryMintz, Jordyn Thompson and LeLeLossiah, and to Justice Littlejohn,representing the Varsity Braves, forcompeting in the State Championshipin GreensboroCongratulations also to the LadyBraves Softball Team who defeatedMitchell in the First Round of PlayoffsFriday 12-6. They are slated toplay East Wilkes Tuesday in the SecondRound.AGELINK CHILD CARE NEWSAgelink will hold their graduationceremony on Tuesday, June 4 atthe Acquoni Chapel at 7p.m. Therewill be six children graduating fromthe Pre-School 4/5 age group whowill attend Kindergarten in the Fall.The 5K Fun Run and Walk willbe held at the old high school on Saturday,May 18. Registration beginsat 8:30 a.m. All proceeds will go tothe Cherokee Children’s Coalition forthe Week of the Young Child’s children’sfair. Registration forms can bepicked up at the Library, Agelink,Dora Reed and KPEP, or you can registerat the high school when the registrationopens at 8:30 a.m. on the18. The first 50 people to registerwill receive a t-shirt.OJT NEWSThe Boys Club will sponsor theSummer Youth On-the-Job Training(OJT) program again this year. Therewere 40 applications from collegeand high school students hoping tobe chosen to participate in the 2013OJT Program. From the 40 applicants,13 students were selected tofill positions in various Club departments.These students will beginwork on June 10 and will workthrough August 2. The studentswho applied for these positions hadto submit a letter of recommendationfrom a teacher, school principal,counselor or someone in a similarposition to be considered.Congratulations to all EBCI collegegraduates this past weekendat Western Carolinaniversity as well as other collegesnd university throughout the counry.Be very proud of your accomlishments.Principal Chief Michell Hickspoke to a large group of businesstudents from the College of Busiessat Western on April 25, as wells other interested faculty and staff.ean Darrell Parker was also in atendance.The presentation was welleceived with lots of questions, ashief Hicks facilitated discussion.he event was planned by JD Arch,usiness student at WCU.WCU photoShown (left-right) back row – J.D. Arch,Principal Chief Michell Hicks, KevinBoyd; front row – Lizzie Roberts andShelby Aylesworth

26THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013 cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahliDavid Lee “Kid Rock”Blackburn IIDavid Lee "Kid Rock" Blackburn,I., 41, of Cherokee, and formerly ofsheboro, peacfully went home toeaven on May 6, 2013 at the St.Joseph Campus of Mission Hospitals.is loved ones were by his side.He was the son of father Mr.David Lee Blackburn, Sr. and stepmotherRose of Asheboro, andmother Helen Nance Brady and husbandWilliam Brady, of Cherokee;two daughters, Tiffany Blackburnand Alicia Blackburn of Asheboro;two brothers, Kevin Blackburn andJonathan Gooch, of Asheboro; oneister, Wendy Blackburn of Asheoro;one grandson; four nieces andne nephew; several aunts and unlesand beloved friends and his fincé,Diane Railey of Cherokee.A funeral Service was held onThursday, May 9 in the Chapel ofLong House with Pastor ForemanBradley officiating. A graveside servicefollowed in the Randolph MemorialPark in Asheboro on Friday, May10 at 4pm.Long House Funeral Home assistedthe family with the arrangements.James MarcusGeorgeJames Marcus George, 64,passed away on May 10, 2013 atMed West Haywood in Clyde followinga brief illness. James was a residentof the Wolftown Community inCherokee. He is the son of the lateSam George Sr. and Ollie ReedGeorge. On May 6, 2013, at 7:49pm, he received Jesus Christ as hisLord and Savior and is now doingthe “DC Stroll” down the streets ofgold.Along with his parents, James ispreceded in death by one brother,Fred George.James is survived by two daughters,Jessica Jumper and WinnieJumper; one son, James “Cheese”George Jr, all of Cherokee; sisters;June Smith, Nell Sneed, DonyaGeorge and Genevieve George; specialsister, Genevieve Lambert; onebrother, Sam George Jr.A funeral service was held atLong House Funeral Home on Tuesday,May 14 at 1 pm with BrotherGreg Morgan and Rev. James "Bo"Parris officiating. Burial followed atthe James M. George Cemetery locatedon Washington Creek Road inCherokee. Pall bearers were James“Buddy” Lambert, James “Woody”Walkingstick, Dustin Sneed, GeorgeBurgess, Charlie Burgess and RobertWahnetah.Long House Funeral Home assistedthe family in the arrangements.Katie SmithKatie Smith, 4 months, passedaway unexpectedly on May 10,2013 at the Cherokee IndianHospital ER.Katie is the infant daughter ofTina Smith and James Hunt Jr. ofCherokee. She is survived by herbrother, Keith Allen Smith and sisterNessa Mae Smith of the home;grandparents, maternal grandmotherMary Reed and JC Klutts;maternal grandfather, Harry Smith;paternal grandparents Sharon Huntand James Hunt Sr.Katie is also survived by God parents,Becky and Brain Crawford; uncles,Robert Smith and Jay Hunt;aunts, Linda Vega, LaSheena Carroll,Margaret Hart and AlfredaHart; great uncle and aunt, EddieCarroll and Enda Carroll; severalcousins, Benjamin, Shameeka, Winnie,Elena, Serena, David andAracely.A funeral service was held at theYellowhill Baptist Church onWednesday, May 15 with PastorForeman Bradley and Rev. James“Bo” Parris officiating. An immediateburial followed near the mother’shome in Cherokee.Myers Featured inWCU magazinePaxton Myers, an EBCI Tribalember, was recognized in The Magzineof Western Carolina University ints Spring 2013 issue as a top Nativemerican young professional for hisecent achievements. In September012, he was chosen by the Nationalenter for American Indian EnterriseDevelopment as one of the topative American professionals underhe age of 40. Also in September012, he became vice president ofasino marketing at Harrah’s CheroeeCasino and Resort.Global Gaming magazine citedyers as one the top 25 people toatch in 2010. United South andastern Tribes honored Myers as onef the four USET members chosen as“Top 40 under 40” by the Nationalenter for American Indian EnterriseDevelopment.yers is a 2000 graduate of WCU.- ONE FEATHER STAFF REPORT

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28THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013 cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahliChurch EventsSolid Rock Outreach Food BoxDistribution. Wednesday- 9am-3pm, Thursday 9am - 3pm and Friday9am - 3pm. Info: (828)356-7312General EventsThe American Legion SteveYoungdeer Post 143 will hostorth Carolina Veterans ServceOfficer on May 16 from10am – 2pm at post headquarterson Acquoni Road. Veterans andfamily members who have any questionsor business concerning veteran’saffairs are invited to attend.Please bring all important documentswith you to better understand yourclaims.Benefit for Dinah Jumper.May 16 from 11am – 1pm at theCherokee Youth Center. Sponsoredby the Rock Springs Baptist ChurchWomen. Menu: Indian Tacow/drink $8 and Frybread & chiliw/drink $7. Can dine in or deliverywill be available upon request for 5or more orders. Info: Lou Johnson788-2583, Frosty Adams 788-9223,or Fern Saunooke 788-9223Wolftown Meet the Candidatesvent. May 16 from 4-6:30pm atthe Wolftown Gym. Info: Mary Long497-6515Strawberry Festival. May 18from 8am – 2pm at the Cherokee IndianFairgrounds. This event, whichis free of charge, is sponsored by theNAIWA Cherokee Chapter. Vendorspace is available for $5/table.Schedule: 9am – opening ceremony,strawberry legend and children’s versionsof strawberry legend; 10am –children’s activities including instructionsin playing the Cornhole game;11am – community entertainmentand demonstrations; 1pm adult andyouth contests, strawberry productssuch as baked goods, jams, preserves,etc. (must provide recipes);2pm – prizes awarded. Info: LucilleWolfe 736-5285, Bessie Wallace497-2389, or emailcarmaleta@msn.comLittlejohn Family reunion.May 18 at 1pm at the LittlejohnCampground. This is for descendantsof Wiggins and Henson Littlejohn.The main course will beprovided, and all family membersare asked to bring a side dish. ContactLana Littlejohn for food menuand provide her with shirt sizes foryour family.Cherokee Trail of Tears 175thAnniversary Memorial Service.May 18 from 2-4pm at New EchotaHistoric Site in Calhoun, Ga. Theservice will include speakers from theCherokee Nation, Eastern Band ofCherokee Indians, United KeetoowahBand of Cherokee, and theNational Trail of Tears Association.Participating will be Tommy Wildcat,All Nations Warrior Society HonorGuard, Medicine Ridge Singers,Sammy Still and Jack Baker. Info:(706) 624-1321Birdtown Cemetery clean-up.May 21 at 5pm. There will be apotluck dinner afterwards.“The Cherokee: Ancient Trails,Talking Leaves, BrokenTreaties” Jan Wyatt Symposium.May 23 from 9:30am –4pm at the High Hampton Inn inCashiers. Produced by the CashiersHistorical Society, the annual Symposiumis in its eighth year. Presentersinclude: Tom Belt, Robert Conley,Eddie Swimmer, Ben Steere, AnnaFairello and Davy Arch. Cost: $50which includes lunch. Info: (828)743-7710Wolftown Community Clubhosting “Meet the Candidate”.May 23 from 6:30-8pm. SchoolBoard and Tribal Council candidateshave been invited to attend. Thisevent will not be a Q&A session.Each candidate will have a tablewhere Wolftown Community memberscan stop and visit with eachcandidate on a one-on-one basis.After the primary election, a Q&Asession will be held with the finalfour candidates. Refreshments willbe provided.Fundraiser for the 14ULinedrive Softball Team. May24 from 11am – 1:30pm at theSwain County Rescue Squad Building.Indian Tacos w/ Drink andDessert for $7.Turkey Shoot. May 25 at 5pmat Jess Welch’s residence in the BigCove Community. This is afundraiser for the Cherokee Chargers7-8 year old NAYO baseball team.Relay for Life committee meeting.May 27 at 5:30pm at theGLW community room. Team meetingswill be held at 6:30pm.Event celebrating conservationof Hall Mountain. May 31 at11am, lunch at 12pm. The eventwill held 7.5 miles north of Franklinat 7339 Bryson City Road. In caseof rain, the event will be held at thehistoric Cowee School. The eventwill involve the EBCI receiving ownershipof the important Hall Mountaintract overlooking the historicCowee Mound. Directions fromCherokee: take US74W/GreatSmoky Mountains Expressway. Turnleft onto NC Hwy 28S, destinationwill be on the right at 13.3 miles.Shell Carving Class with DanTownsend. June 4-14 (not onMondays) from 5-8:30pm at theCherokee Extension Office garageon Aquoni Road. A deposit of $100is due at the time of sign-up to reserveyour space. The remaining$281.60 is due on June 3 by 4pm.This class only has 15 spaces and isfor those who have not taken shellcarving before. Stop by Qualla Artsand Crafts to sign up and leave adeposit. They will not take anynames over the phone. Qualla isbuying all the materials and tools.The class cost is to pay the instructorfee.Cherokee VFW Bingo, locatedby the old race track, on Mondaynights in Whittier. Early birds 6pm,regular program 7:10pm. Info:488-1706 or 788-2176.Health/SportsEvents9th Annual Elder’s Walk. May17 at 11am at entrance to old ElementarySchool. The walk will go tothe Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds.This year’s Older Americans Month(May) theme is “Unleash the Powerof Age”. Info: Amy Pete-Ochoa,Tsali Manor, 554-6860Start Smart Football sign-ups.Registration will close May 20.A mandatory parent meeting for allnew Start Smart parents will be heldThursday, May 23 at 5:30pm at theBirdtown Gym. The program is designedto introduce children, ages 4-8, to the basic fundamentals offootball. Children and their parentswill work through various drills focusingon the basic motor skills necessaryfor the sport. The program willbegin Thursday, May 30 at 5:30pm,6:30pm, and possibly 7:30pm dependingon the number of participants.The program will be heldevery Thursday from May 30through July 11 with no session onJuly 4. Payment is due upon registration.The payment includes the costof the Start Smart Football kit whichis $26. You can pay and register atBirdtown Gym. Children must be accompaniedby an adult at each session.Info: Jessica at Birdtown Gym554-6891Cherokee Cheerleading signupsbegin May 20. This is forages 5-12 (must be this age by July

cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahliTHURSDAY, MAY 16, 20132931). Registrations will be taken atBirdtown Gym only. Squad limits areas follows: Peewees (5-6) taking first12, Termites (7-8) taking first 12,Mites (9-10) taking first 15), andMidgets (11-12) taking first 15. Theprogram is also looking for headcoaches and assistants. Info: JessicaDaniels 554-6891Spring Fitness Frenzy. May 22from 11am – 4pm at the Ginger LynnWelch Community Rooms. Variousclass types available in 15-minutesessions including: aerobics, step,yoga, strength and stretch, zumba,Cherokee aerobics and more; thefirst 50 participants will receive aCherokee Choices fitness DVD. Thisevent is provided by the CherokeeCommunity Wellness Team. Kids arewelcome (under 16 must be accompaniedby an adult). Info: Robin554-6785, robibail@nccherokee.comor Michelle 554-6815michlope@nc-cherokee.com24th Annual Midnight Rumble.May 31 – June 2 at the John A.Crowe Recreation Center. $250entry fee is due by May 29 at 5pm.Cash prizes: 1st - $500, 2nd -$300, 3rd - $150. Info: BethBradley 497-9101 or Nancy “Jim”Taylor 497-9461New Vision Gymnastics summerregistration. June 5 from4-6pm at Birdtown Gym. Phone registrationswith full payment will beaccepted beginning May 19.Classes begin the week of June 10and go through the week of Aug. 19with a week off during the week ofJuly 4. Prices: New student registration$15, 11-week session for 3-4years olds $95, session for 5-up$110. Info: New Vision Gymnastics(828) 524-1904Ball Handling and BasketballShooting Camps. BirdtownGym. Five-day camp will run June10-14 from 9am – 5pm daily. Threedaycamp will run June 10-12 from9am – 5pm daily. Costs: Five-daycamp $265, Three-day camp $195.You may save $30 on either if youregister by May 11. Info: Charles(404) 425-0890, 425-8877 orinfo@advantagebasketball.comJim Thorpe Native AmericanGames. June 9-15 in OklahomaCity. Various sports including basketball,wrestling, golf, track & field,cross country, martial arts, and more.Info: Annetta Abbott, executive director,Jim Thorpe games, (405)208-9253 or locally you can reachJessica Daniels, Cherokee Life Program,554-6891 or jessdani@nccherokee.comThe EBCI Recreation Dept. islooking for youth football andcheerleading coaches. Applicantswill be subject to a backgroundcheck and mandatory coaches training.Info: Pepper Taylor 554-6895or Jessica Daniels 554-6891Tribal Child Support and TANFare open and offering servicesin Snowbird Community. 145Cornsilk Branch Road next to theSnowbird Fire Dept. (828) 479-1000, hours are 7:45am – 4:30pmMonday – Friday.NAYO coach-pitch and girlsfastpitch sign-ups. Ages 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-15 and 16-17. Needcoaches as well. Info: Dinah Grant,Painttown Gym, 497-3345Summer Day Camp sign-ups.Birdtown is taking 50 children ages6-12. Painttown is taking 50 childrenages 6-12 and Big Cove willtake children ages 6-8. Cost: Cherokeestudents (10 weeks) is $275;Smoky Mountain and Swain students(12 weeks) is $325. A $50 depositis required with the balance due byJune 3. Info: Dinah Grant, PainttownGym, 497-3345Political ad paid for by candidate 5/16

30THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013 cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahliAcquoni Baptist Church. 722 Acquoni Road.497-7106. Sunday School 10am. Sunday MorningWorship 11am. Sunday Evening Worship6pm. Sunday Choir Practice 7pm. Monday Visitationand Singing 6pm. Tuesday Ladies BibleStudy 6:30pm. Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6pm.Pastor Ed Kilgore 497-6521 (h) or 788-0643 (c).Antioch Baptist Church. Coopers CreekRoad. Sunday School 10am. Sunday Service11am. Sunday Night Service 6pm. WednesdayNight Bible Study 7pm. Pastor Danny LambertBeacon of Hope Baptist Church. SundayWorship 11am. Wednesday Service 7pm. PastorWesley Stephens (828) 226-4491Bethabara Baptist Church. 1088 BirdtownRoad. Sunday School 10am. Sunday Service11am and 7pm. Wednesday Service 7pm. YouthMeeting Wednesday 7pm. Pastor Eddie Sherrill497-7770Big Cove Missionary Baptist Church. 6183Big Cove Road. Sunday School 10am with aCherokee Language class for adults. SundayMorning Worship 11am. Sunday Evening Worship6pm. Wednesday Prayer Service 7pm.Monthly Business Meeting is first Wednesday7pm. Pastor James “Bo” Parris 497-4141Big Cove Pentecostal Holiness Church.7710 Big Cove Road. Sunday School 10am.Sunday Worship Service 11am. WednesdayNight Service 7pm. Pastor Doris McMillan 497-4220Calico Church of Christ. Big Cove Community.Contact information Sallie Bradley 497-6549Cherokee Baptist Church. 812 Tsalagi Road.Sunday School 9:45am. Sunday Worship 11am.Sunday Evening Worship 6pm. Youth ClassesWednesday 6:30pm. Wednesday Worship6:30pm. Supper is provided at 5:30 eachWednesday evening in the Fellowship Hall. PastorPercy Cunningham 497-2761, 497-3799 (fax)Cherokee Bible Church. Olivet Church Road.Sunday Service 10am. Wednesday Service 7pm.Pastor Randy Miller 497-2286Cherokee Church of Christ. 2350 Old MissionRoad and Hwy. 19. Sunday Bible Study10am. Sunday Worship 11am. Sunday EveningWorship 6pm. Wednesday Bible Study 6pm.Minister Jim Sexton 497-3334Cherokee Church of God. 21 Church of GodDrive. Sunday School 10am. Sunday WorshipService 11am. Sunday Night Service 6pm.Wednesday Night Service 7pm. Pastor CharlesGriffin (828) 400-9753Cherokee Church of the Nazarene. 72 OldSchool Loop off Big Cove Road. Sunday MorningService 11am. Continental Breakfast served Sunday10:30am. Sunday Evening Prayer Service6pm. Wednesday Bible Study 7pm. Food andClothing Ministry M-Th 4-8pm. Pastors Lester andLisa Hardesty 497-2819Cherokee Pentecostal Holiness Church.135 Long Branch Road. Sunday School 10 am,Sunday worship service 11 am, Sunday eveningservice 6 pm, Wednesday night 6 pm. PastorDonald Ensley 828-497-58295/16

cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahliTHURSDAY, MAY 16, 201331Cherokee United Methodist Church. Hwy19 – Soco Road. Sunday Worship Service 11am.Wednesday night family night starting with dinnerat 6pm then Bible classes for all ages. Pastor JohnFerree (336) 309-1016,www.cherokeemission.orgCherokee Wesleyan Church. Hwy 19 acrossrom Happy Holiday Campground. Sundaychool 10am. Sunday Worship 11am, followedy Fellowship Dinner second Sunday of eachonth. Sunday Evening Kids Club 5pm.ednesday Prayer meeting 6pm (except thirdednesday of Month at Tsali Care 6:30pm). Rev.atricia Crockett 586-5453Christ Fellowship Church. Great SmokiesCenter. Sunday Service 11am. Wednesday Service6:30pm. Pastor Richard Sneed 736-8912Church of Jesus Christ of Latter DaySaints. Hwy 441S. Sacrament Service 10am.Wednesday Meetings 6:30pm. 497-7651Ela Missionary Baptist Church. Hwy 19South. Sunday school 10am, Sunday worship11am, Sunday evening worship 7pm, Wednesdayevening worship 7pm. All visitors welcome. PastorLarry W. FosterGoose Creek Baptist Church. Sunday School10am, Sunday Worship Service 11am, Sundayvening Services 6pm. Pastor – Bro. JamesunterJesus is the Light Full Gospel Ministries.1921 US 441 N. Sunday service 10am. Thursdayservice 7pm. Pastor Margie Hall 736-9383Living Waters Lutheran Church. 30 Locustoad. Sunday Service 11am. Pastor Jack Russell97-3730, prjack@frontier.com, lwcherokee@frontier.comMacedonia Baptist Church. 1181 WolftownRd. Sunday School 10am, Sunday Morning Worship11am, Sunday Evening Worship 6pm,Wednesday Evening Bible Study 7pm. Pastor Bro.Dan Conseen, 828-508-2629dconseen@gmail.comOlivet United Methodist Church. 811 OlivetChurch Road. Sunday School 9am. Sunday Service9:45am. Rev. John Ferree, www.gbgmumc.org/olivetumnc-whittier/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.82 Lambert Branch Road. Sunday Mass 9am.Sunday Spanish Mass 4pm. Pastor Shawn O’Neal497-9755 or 497-9498Piney Grove Baptist Church. Grassy BranchRoad. 736-7850. Sunday School 10am. SundayWorship Service 11am. Sunday EveningService 6pm. Wednesday Worship 6pm.Potter’s House of Prayer. Inez Welch Residenceon Adams Creek. Sundays at 9:30am and6pm, Wednesdays at 6pm. Preacher: WilliamCornwell. Everyone welcome. Come as you are.Info: William 736-6925, Charlene Cornwell 736-2232 or Deacon John BiddixRock Hill Baptist Church. 736-6334. SundayServices 11am. Thursday Bible Study 7pm.Pastor Red Woodard (828) 356-7312Rock Springs Baptist Church. 129 Old GapRoad. Sunday School 10am. Sunday Service11am and 6:30pm. Wednesday Service6:30pm. Pastor Greg Morgan 497-6258, 736-1245 (cell)Sequoyah Sovereign Grace Church. 3755Big Cove Road. Sunday School 10:15am. SundayService 11am. Sunday Evening Service 1pm.Wednesday Night Bible Study 7pm. Pastor TimJames 497-7644St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church ofCherokee. 82 Old River Road. Holy CommunionSunday 9:30am. Rev. Dr. Norma H. Hanson(828) 277-7399Straight Fork Baptist Church. Big CoveLoop. Sunday school 10am. Sunday morningworship 11am. Sunday evening worship 6pm.Wednesday night prayer service 7pm. Youthgroup meetings also. Pastor Charles Ray Ball488-3974Waterfalls Baptist Church. Wrights CreekRoad. Sunday Morning 10am. Sunday Evening6pm. Wednesday Evening 6:30pm. PastorJames “Red” BradleyWilmot Baptist Church. Thomas Valley Road.Sunday school: 10am, Worship: 11am, Sundaynight worship: 6pm, Wednesday prayer service:7pm, every other Thursday night (Youth night)singing, bible study and crafts: 6pm. Pastor:Johnny Ray DavisWrights Creek Baptist Church. WrightsCreek Rd. Sunday School 10am. Sunday WorshipService 11am. Sunday Evening Service 6pm.Wednesday Night Bible Study 6pm. Visitors welcome.Pastor Dan Lambert.Yellowhill Baptist Church. Sunday School9:45am. Sunday Worship Service 11am. SundayEvening Service 6pm. Wednesday NightService 7pm. Pastor Foreman Bradley 506-0123or 736-48725/166/13

32THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013 cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahliCaught making a difference• Ulela Harris- staying after hours to make surepat got his medications—Cyndi• Ulela Harris - making sure that a patients needswere taken care of even though the RN was outfor the day— Cyndi• Angela Long - cleaned out the refrigerator andkitchen thoroughly without being asked to doso—Cyndi• Chavis Ross - cleaned out the refrigerator andkitchen thoroughly without being asked to doso—Cyndi• Jennifer York - cleaned out the refrigerator andkitchen thoroughly without being asked to doso—Cyndi• Jennifer York - assisted Manager with essentialdata needed for the Diabetes Audit—Cyndi• Jennifer York - stayed while there was no powerto greet patients and to let everyone know whenpower was restored—Cyndi• Chavis Ross - for doing data entry for the HMDhealth surveys—Cyndi• Karen Queen - for staying during lunch to makesure a patient got their blood sugars suppliesCyndi• Ginger McCaslin - for making sure that morethan one patient was working into a busy scheduleso that they could be seen after a schedulingmistake—Cyndi• Onita Bush - thanks to all the hard work withplanning and implementing a plan for a successfulHealth Fair in Snowbird—Jennifer• Stephanie Key - thanks to all the hard work withplanning and implementing a plan for a successfulHealth Fair in Snowbird—Jennifer• Melanie Ashe – because of her persistence andconcern on the behalf of a patient that is nolonger even a Home Health patient. This patient isnow getting the help that he so desperately needs.She is a true example of good leadership for thosethat serve under her. She makes me want to doand be that much better. She is truly a shining exampleof what Cherokee Home Health’s missionand goals are—Anonymous• Vivian Solis – There have been numerous timesthat I have called on her for assistance with seeingpatients when I have had call-ins. With the exceptionof maybe a couple of times, her reply hasbeen what are your needs and how can we help.This has been a huge help and assistance to me. Ihave thoroughly enjoyed forging a great workingrelationship with her. Maybe it has been part ofher job but as I see it often times she has gone upand beyond with helping me. She is also a shiningexample of the type of leader and supervisor that Ihope to be in time—AnonymousThat’s a lot of sugar!HMD photoThe average American consumes 100 pounds of sugar in a year according to the Cherokee Community Wellness Team who displayed that at a recent cooking demo at the CherokeeFood Lion. The next cooking demo, the Power of Protein, will be held on Monday, May 20 from 4-6 at the Cherokee Food Lion. Register to win a fresh fruit basket donated byFood Lion.

cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahliTHURSDAY, MAY 16, 201333Prom Promise at Cherokee HighProm Promise is a nationalknown event in which activisttry to encourage high schoolstudents to remember their Prom ina sober manner. Healthy Cherokee,Cherokee Indian Police Department,Tribal Alcoholic Beverage ControlCommission and the Cherokee HighSchool took the time and interest towarn the teenagers about destructivedecisions.Teenagers got a chance to signup for Prom Promise; the promise isto be sober from drugs, alcohol andother destructive decisions. TheCherokee Police Department allowedteens to participate in the Drivingwith Drunken Goggles, and the studentshad to complete a drivingcourse without hitting cones. Needlessto say, not all students drove thecourse successfully.The Cherokee Indian Police Departmentalso provided a crash simulatorwhich simulated a crash a fivemiles an hour. Many students got toexperience the crash and were fascinatedhow much force was againsttheir body. The Prom Promise eventwas topped off with a treat fromCrowe’s Sno to Go and prom promiseincentives.“The main purpose of the PromPromise is to show the students thatalcohol, drugs and Prom doesn’tmix,” said Healthy Cherokee officials.“Healthy Cherokee would like tothank: Cherokee police Department:Officer Tommy Teesateskie, OfficerJason Owle and Officer Justin Wade;ribal Alcoholic Beverage Controlommission: Collette Coggins andtaff for the generous donation of1600 toward prom promise activiiesand incentives; Alcoholic Lawnforcement: Officer Josh Taylor andutis Canty; Crowes Sno to Go: PeeeeCrowe; and Cherokee Centralchools: Superintendent Walt Swan,HS assistant principal Craig Barker,nd teacher Jessica Jarvis.”- Healthy CherokeeHealthy Cherokee photosCherokee Indian Police Department Officer Justin Wade is shown with CHS student Levi Swearingen on the Driving with DrunkenGoggles course.The Tribal Alcoholic Beverage ControlCommission gave Healthy Cherokee acheck for $1,600 to help with their PromPromise activities at Cherokee HighSchool. Shown (left-right) back row –CHS assistant principal Craig Barker,School Board member John “Dick” Croweholding Livi Crowe, Superintendent WaltSwan; front row – Manuel Hernandez,Healthy Cherokee; CHS students DariusThompson, Deija Burgess and AlexisManey; and CPD officer Jason Owle.

34THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013 cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahliFOR SALEacre of unimproved land. Closeo casino. $30,000. Adjoiningroperty, lot and lovely log cabin alsoor sale. Please call Ann Sneed at06-871-5191 ornnsneed318@hotmail.com forore information. 5/23pdTruck Accessories. Big Rims,Oversize Tires. Off Road Products,Leveling Kits, Diesel Upgrades.Huge Showroom! Anglin’s in Otto(828) 349-4500 UFNttention carvers/woodworkers.7 slabs black walnut and cherry.ir dried 3 years on slats in building2000.00 OBO. Contact info: 497-582 or bob_19450@msn.com forore information. 5/23pdomplete woodworking shop. 2uildings, all machinery and handools. Almost new. $14500.00BO. Contact info: 497-9582 orob_19450@msn.com for more inormation.5/23pd007 Chevy Avalanche LTZ.3,000 miles, like new. $23000.00BO. Contact info: 497-9582 orob_19450@msn.com for more inormation.5/23pdFOR RENT2br, 1 bath, mobile home. Quietpark in Ela. No pets.References/background check required.$400/month, $300/deposit.Call 488-8752 for more information.5/30pdFor rent. 2 bedroom, 1 bath mobilehome. $450/month. 5 minutesfrom Harrah’s. All appliances.Call 736-1183 for more information.5/23pdFor rent or sale by owner. 3br, 2bath AND 2br, 2 bath. No pets. Call828)506-0578 for more information.6/6pdSERVICESAVENUES COUNSELING. Beth Farris’practice for good mental healthand substance abuse alternatives;acknowledges, “Many Paths, OneJourney”. Beth welcomes the opportunityto discuss her clinical style.Insurance accepted and fees orcopay can also be discussed prior tosessions. Call 1-421-9855. 5/30pdEMPLOYMENTWanted: Piano player forchurch. Info: Margie Hall at 828-736-9383. 5/16THE CHEROKEE INDIAN HOSPI-TAL AUTHORITY has the followingjob available: FT DentalAssistant, FT Registration Receptionist.Anyone interested shouldpick up an application and positiondescription from Teresa Carvalho atthe Cherokee Indian hospital HumanResources Office between the hoursof 8:00am – 4:00pm Monday –Friday.This position will May 17, 2013@ 4pm. Indian preference does applyand a current job application mustbe submitted. Resumes will not beaccepted in lieu of CIHA application.5/16THE CHEROKEE INDIAN HOSPI-TAL AUTHORITY has the followingjob available: FT CNA OutPatient, Emergency Hire RN ER.Anyone interested should pick up anapplication and position descriptionfrom Teresa Carvalho at the CherokeeIndian hospital Human ResourcesOffice between the hours of8:00am – 4:00pm Monday –Friday.This position will May 24, 2013 @4pm. Indian preference does applyand a current job application mustbe submitted. Resumes will not beaccepted in lieu of CIHA application.5/23Eastern Band ofCherokee IndiansFor Deadlines and applications please call 497-8131.Indian Preference does apply A current job applicationmust be submitted. Resumes will not be accepted inlieu of a Tribal application.Positions Open*Please attach all required documents**eg: Driver’s license, Enrollment, Diplomas, Certificates*The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has the following positions open:Closing May 17, 2013 @ 4 pm1. Early Childhood behavioral Specialist- CTCC($28,790-$36,710)2. Day Camp Aide- Cherokee Life ($18,140-$22,680)(4 Positions)3. Youth Development Professional- CYC ($18,140-$22,680)(2 Positions)4. Driver (Snowbird)- Transit ($19,980-$24,980)5. Maintenance Utility- Facility Mgt ($19,980-$24,980)6. Lead Collections Processor- Budget & Finance ($26,140-$33,340)7. Telecommunicator-Public Safety ($23,740-$30,280)8. Maintenance Utility Worker- QHA ($19,980-$24,980)9. Maintenance Utility Worker(Tsali Manor)- QHA ($19,980-$24,980)Open Until Filled1. EMT-P (Part-time) – EMS2. Teacher- Tribal Child Care3. Teacher Assistant- Tribal Child Care4. Academy Teacher- KPEP5. Language Specialist- KPEP6. Early Childhood Supervisor I- KPEP*Please attach all required documents*Health & Medical PositionsOpen Until Filled1. C.N.A-Tsali Care Center2. RN-Tsali Care Center3. LPN-Tsali Care Center4. Cook Supervisor-Tsali Care Center5. C.N.A- Home Health6. Community Health Representative- CHR7. Nutritionist/Community Outreach Coordinator- Cherokee Diabetes*Please attach all required documents*Download Applications/Job Descriptions at the following website!http://www.nc-cherokee.com/humanresources/employment/jobopportunitiesCherokee Central Schools Position openings:Speech/Language Therapist - State license requiredVarsity Volleyball CoachCheerleading CoachLog onto our web site: cherokeecentral.sharpschool.comOpen till filled. 5/23

cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahliTHURSDAY, MAY 16, 201335EMPLOYMENTCarolina University is seeking qualified individuals for the followingpositions:• Assoc Dir. Intercultural Affairs (0417)• Asst Dir Intn’l Programs (130595)• Asst Dir Student Support (5174)• Business & Technology Appl Specialist(4724)• Dir, Counseling & Psych Svc (0279)• Dir, WNC Leadership Initiative (130596)• Distinguished Professor Ed Leadership (0478)• Distinguished Professor Human Services (1703)• Executive Director, Millennial Initiatives (132739)• Intensive English Instructor (130593)• Lecturer, Forensic Anthropology (0548)• Lecturer, Chemistry & Physics (120572)• Resident Director (4294)• University SupervisorAsst/Assoc Professor/Professor for the following:• Anthropology & Sociology (1353)• Chemistry & Physics (1006)• Educational Research (1171)• Engineering & Technology (0164)• Geoscience & Nat Res (0162)• Health Sciences (2012)• Human Services/MSA & PMC-PSL (1384)• Management (1434)• Modern Foreign Languages (0171)• Nursing (4285) (4760)• Psychology (2324)(0163)• Physical Therapy (131840)• Sport Management (0494)• Vice Chancellor for Intn’l & Ext Programs (2425)• Vice Chancellor for Student Success (0313)Please go to jobs.wcu.edu for details and to apply online. AA/EOE. 5/16BIDS, RFPs, etc.Requests for ProposalsEastern Band of Cherokee IndiansCherokee Department of Transportation680 Acquoni RoadCherokee, North Carolina 28719Phone: (828) 554-6530REQUEST FOR BIDSOCONALUFTEE RIVER BANK STABILIZATION PROJECT:COUNTY: Swain on Old River RoadDESCRIPTION: River Bank StabilizationBID DEADLINE: 2:00 P.M. May 23rd, 2013The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians CDOT Office is requesting sealedbids for the completion of Oconaluftee River Bank Stabilization. Pleasebe advised that all TERO rules and regulations, Tribal procurement policies,applicable state and federal rules, regulations and laws shall apply to the performanceof any work awarded pursuant to this solicitation and to the procurementof work solicited through this advertisement.You may request the full RFP and bid requirements for proposalsthrough the CDOT Office. If you have any questions or comments, pleasecontact Josh Parker 828-788-2474, joshpark@nc-cherokee.com 5/16Requests for ProposalsEastern Band of Cherokee IndiansCherokee Department of Transportation680 Acquoni RoadCherokee, North Carolina 28719Phone: (828) 554-6530REQUEST FOR BIDSOLD RIVER ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT:PROJECT NO. EBCI-ESD-0921BIA ROUTE: BIA #415 (Old River Road)COUNTY: SwainDESCRIPTION: Work consists of grading, drainage, paving, full depth pavementreclamation, erosion control, guardrail and utilities.BID DEADLINE: 2:00 P.M. Thursday May 23rd 2013The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians CDOT Office is requesting sealedbids for the completion of Old River Road Reconstruction. Please be advisedthat all TERO rules and regulations, Tribal procurement policies, applicablestate and federal rules, regulations and laws shall apply to theperformance of any work awarded pursuant to this solicitation and to theprocurement of work solicited through this advertisement.You may request the full RFP and bid requirements for proposalsthrough the CDOT Office. If you have any questions or comments, pleasecontact Josh Parker 828-788-2474, joshpark@nc-cherokee.com 5/16REALTYCherokee CommunityThe following is a list of tribal members that have documents to sign inthe BIA Realty Office. These are land transfers from both Tribal Membersand the Eastern Band by Resolution.*Ireta Lynn Thacker Arkansas, Mary Ellen Catt, Remy Denise Catt, StephanieMichelle Catt, Willis Demetric Davis, Calvin Truman James, Jr., *ChristineSequoyah Korinek, Alice Mae Catt Lewis, Kenneth Malcom Lewis, Jr., BillyJoe Lossie, Wanda Ruth Welch Mclendon, *Larry Leland Miller, Joel Queen,*Vera Lynn Davis Rickman, Letina Renee Saunooke, Rynda Lynn MarieSaunooke, *Tennie Mae Standingdeer Sequoyah, Verlin Sequoyah, *HenryDean Standingdeer, *Ken Lumar Standingdeer, *Ricky Lee Standingdeer,Vicki Standingdeer, Dina Dee Taylor, Robert Joseph Taylor, Tina Louise Taylor,Stacey Elkin Saunooke Washington, Matthew Gideon York, Sarah LynnYorkProposed Land TransfersTerri Georgetta Welch Bradley to Marshall Alvin Bradley for BirdtownCommunity Parcel No. 117 (Part of Parcel No. 35) containing 0.6 Acres,more or less, together with all improvements located thereon.Ruby Marleen Bark, Diann Bark, Velma Jane Bark Tafoya, Roberta SueBark and Thelma Jean Bark to Goodlow Bark for Wolfetown Community ParcelNo. 379-N (Part of Parcel No. 379-K), containing 31.977 Acres, more orless.Goodlow Bark, Diann Bark, Velma Jane Bark Tafoya, Roberta Sue Barkand Thelma Jean Bark to Ruby Marlene Bark for Wolfetown Community ParcelNo. 379-N (Part of Parcel No. 379-K), containing 31.977 Acres, more orless.Shalana Marie Wachacha to Gail Marie Wachacha for Snowbird CommunityParcel No. 240-C (Part of Parcel No. 240-B), containing 0.501Acres, more or less and Snowbird Community Parcel No. 174 (Part of ParcelNo. 1), containing 1.121 Acres, more or less.

36THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013 cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahliTEFAP NOTICELEGALSEFAP DISTRIBUTION FOR CHEROKEE RESERVATIONThe TEFAP Distribution for this quarter will be held, Thursday, May 30,013, from 9:00-11:45 and 1:00-3:45. This distribution will be held at theommodity Building on Old Mission Road. Foods will be served on a firstome first serve basis. This TEFAP distribution is ONLY for residents of theualla Boundary. If you do not reside on the Qualla Boundary but live inJackson and Swain counties, you should seek assistance from the Departentof Social Services in those counties. The TEFAP guidelines are differentrom the regular commodity programs in this manner. The regular comodityprogram allows you to live off the Qualla Boundary in Jackson andwain counties and still get assistance if you have an enrolled member residngin your household and meet the other guidelines, this program you mustive on the Qualla Boundary.Guidelines for the TEFAP program remain the same as in the past. If youreceive assistance from Food Stamps or Commodities you are eligible to receivethe TEFAP foods. IF you do not receive Food Stamps or Commoditiesand meet the income guidelines at the bottom of the page you will also be eligible.Any questions please call 497-9751.People wishing to apply for the food products MUST come prepared to providethe following information:-Name and physical address of household-Total number of household members-Total household monthly gross income, if not receiving Food Stamps orCommodity Foods-VERY IMPORTANT: If the head of household is not present when the applicationis made, a note from them must be presented giving you permission toapply on their behalf. If a spouse is considered head of household on FoodStamps and the other spouse or another person living in the household is applyingthen the head of the household on the Food Stamp case must send anote giving that person permission to pick up their food.-Authorized Representatives may only pick up for two households. They maypick up for themselves and one other household or they may pick up for twohouseholds and not themselves.Available items for this distribution are: frozen blueberries, cereal, cranberrysauce, mixed fruit, frozen ham, grapefruit juice, orange juice, macaroni,peaches, blackeye peas, frozen pork patties, frozen potato wedges,salmon, tomato sauce and whole frozen turkey. These items are served on afirst come first serve basis.Monthly Income Guidelines for TEFAP Program1. $1,862.002. $2,522.003. $3,182.004. $3,842.005. $4,502.006. $5,162.005/23Eastern Band of Cherokee IndiansCherokee, North CarolinaEstate File No. 13-029In the Matter of the Estate ofDAKOTA S. BREWERAll persons, firms and corporations having claims againstthis estate are notified to exhibit them to the fiduciary(s) listed on or beforethe fate listed or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent areasked to make immediate payment to the appointed fiduciary(s) listed below.Date to submit claims: 8/2/13Doris Lynn Brewer Humphreys592 Oaks CourtConroe, TX 773025/23pdEastern Band of Cherokee IndiansCherokee, North CarolinaEstate File No. 13-034In the Matter of the Estate ofJOHN NORRIS BARRETTAll persons, firms and corporations having claims against this estateare notified to exhibit them to the fiduciary(s) listed on or before the fatelisted or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked tomake immediate payment to the appointed fiduciary(s) listed below.Date to submit claims: 8/9/13Glenda Faye Barrett7040 Chelsea DriveAmarillo, TX 791095/23pdEastern Band of Cherokee IndiansCherokee, North CarolinaEstate File No. 13-031In the Matter of the Estate ofJOHN LLOYD SMITHAll persons, firms and corporations having claims against this estateare notified to exhibit them to the fiduciary(s) listed on or before the fatelisted or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked tomake immediate payment to the appointed fiduciary(s) listed below.Date to submit claims: 8/9/13Jonathan A. HornbuckleConnie Louise HuntsmanP.O. Box 1351 P.O. Box 1351Cherokee, NC 28719 Cherokee, NC 287195/30pd

cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahliTHURSDAY, MAY 16, 201337LEGALSTATE OF NORTH CAROLINAN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICEOUNTY OF SWAINISTRICT COURT DIVISIONILE NOS. 13 JA 16-17N THE MATTER OF: ) NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESSTRISTAN FLYING, ) BY PUBLICATIONS &DOMINICK FLYING, ) NOTICE OF PENDING JUVENILEjuveniles. ) PROCEEDING & RIGHT TO INTERVENEO: JANENE FLYING the mother of the above-named Juveniles.THE UNKNOWN LEGAL FATHER of the above-named Juveniles.THE UNKNOWN BIOLOGICAL FATHER of the above-named Juveniles.TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed inhe above-entitled action. The nature of the relief sought is to determinehether or not the above-named Juveniles are abused, neglected or dependntwithin the meaning of N.C. Gen. Stat. §7B-101, and if so, to hold a Disositionalhearing to determine the best interests of the above-namedJuveniles.You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than June8, 2013.You are required to make a defense to such pleading no later than June8, 2013, said date being 40 days from the first publication of this notice, orrom the date the Petition is filed, whichever is later; and upon your failure too so the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the reiefsought.You have the right to be represented by a lawyer at all stages of the proeeding.If you want a lawyer and cannot afford to hire one, the Court willppoint a lawyer to represent you. You may hire a lawyer of your choice atny time, or you may waive your right to a lawyer and represent yourself.Attorney Christian Siewers, PO Box 401, Cherokee, NC 28719, (828)88-5059, has been temporarily assigned to represent you. You are encourgedto contact him immediately. If you do not qualify for a court-appointedawyer, he will be released.If the Court determines that the allegations of the Petition are true, theourt will conduct a Dispositional hearing to determine the needs of the Juenileand enter an Order designed to meet those needs and the objective ofhe State. The Dispositional Order or subsequent Order may:. Remove the juvenile from the custody of a parent, guardian, custodian,tepparent, adult member of the Juvenile’s household, or adult relative enrustedwith the Juvenile’s care;. Order the parent to pay child support if custody of the Juvenile is placedith someone other than the parent;. Place the legal or physical custody of the Juvenile with the parent, steparent,adult member of the Juvenile’s household, or adult relative entrustedith the Juvenile’s care on the condition that the individual undergo medcal,psychiatric, psychological, or other treatment;. Require the Juvenile to receive medical, psychiatric, psychological, orther treatment and that the parent, guardian, custodian, stepparent, adultember of the Juvenile’s household, or adult relative entrusted with the Juenile’scare to participate in the Juvenile’s treatment;. Require the parent, guardian, custodian, stepparent, adult member of theJuvenile’s household, or adult relative entrusted with the Juvenile’s care tondergo psychiatric, psychological, or other treatment or counseling;. Order the parent guardian, custodian, stepparent, adult member of theJuvenile’s household, or adult relative entrusted with the Juvenile’s care topay for treatment that is ordered for the Juvenile or that individual;7. Upon proper notice and hearing and a finding based upon the criteria setout in N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7b-1111, terminate the parental rights of the respondentparent.That upon service, jurisdiction over you is obtained and your failure tocomply with any Order of the Court pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-904may cause the Court to issue a show-cause Order for contempt.You have the right to intervene in this Juvenile proceeding and this matteris calendared for hearing at the June 27, 2013 session of District Courtfor Swain County, 101 Mitchell St., Bryson City, NC 28713.You have the right to be granted upon request a 20 day postponement toprepare for the proceedings.You have the right to petition this Court for transfer of this proceeding tothe Tribal Court for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.This the 29th day of April, 2013.Justin B. Greene ,Justin B. Greene, Attorney for PetitionerSheila Sutton, Director of the Swain County Department of Social Services5/23Justin B. Greene – Staff AttorneySwain County Dept. of Social ServicesP.O. Box 610Bryson City, NC 28713Tel. (828) 488-6921Eastern Band of Cherokee IndiansCherokee, North CarolinaEstate File No. 13-021In the Matter of the Estate ofRALPH CONRAD MANEYAll persons, firms and corporations having claims against this estateare notified to exhibit them to the fiduciary(s) listed on or before the fatelisted or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked tomake immediate payment to the appointed fiduciary(s) listed below.Date to submit claims: July 11, 2013Paula M. Nelson10 Richard Maney DrCherokee, NC 287195/16pd

38THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013 cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahliCHRONIC HEPATITIS CWhy Baby Boomers Should Get TestedWhy should baby boomers get testedfor Hepatitis C?More than 75% of adults with Hepatitis C are baby boomers.Baby boomers are people born from 1945 through 1965.Most of them don’t know they are infected.Baby boomers are five times more likely to be infectedwith Hepatitis C.Liver disease, liver cancer, and deaths from Hepatitis Care on the rise.As baby boomers age, there is a greater chance thatthey will develop serious, life-threatening liverdisease from Hepatitis C.Testing people in this generation will help them learnif they are infected and get them into lifesaving careand treatment.Early diagnosis and treatment can help prevent liverdamage, cirrhosis, and even liver cancer.Why do baby boomers have such highrates of Hepatitis C?The reason that baby boomers have the highest rates ofHepatitis C is not completely understood. Most boomersare believed to have become infected in the 1970s and1980s when rates of Hepatitis C were the highest. Sincechronic Hepatitis C can go unnoticed for up to severaldecades, baby boomers could be living with an infectionthat occurred many years ago.Hepatitis C is primarily spread through contact withblood from an infected person. Many baby boomers couldhave gotten infected from contaminated blood andblood products before widespread screening of the bloodsupply began in 1992 and universal precautions wereadopted. Others may have become infected frominjecting drugs, even if only once in the past. Still,many baby boomers do not know how or when theywere infected.What should baby boomers knowabout Hepatitis C?Hepatitis C is a liver disease that results from infectionwith the Hepatitis C virus. The disease can cause serioushealth problems including liver damage, cirrhosis, livercancer and even death. In fact, Hepatitis C is a leadingcause of liver cancer and the leading cause of liver transplants.People with Hepatitis C:Often have no symptomsCan live with an infection for decades withoutfeeling sickCan be successfully treated with medicationsCDC now recommends thatanyone born from 1945 through1965 get tested for Hepatitis C.Is there a test for Hepatitis C?Yes. There is a simple blood test to determine if a personhas ever been infected with the Hepatitis C virus.For more informationTalk to your health professional, call your healthdepartment, or visit www.cdc.gov/knowmorehepatitis.www.cdc.gov/knowmorehepatitisAugust 2012Publication No. 220401

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