Feb. 9, 2012 - Eastern Band of Cherokee

Braves sign to play football at Carson-Newman, Page 11Powell charged inLittlejohn death,Page 4CHEROKEE ONE FEATHERNa Tsalagi Soquo UgidahliTHURSDAYFEBRUARY 9, 2012Year 47, No. 5Still 50 centstheonefeather.comJob Corps receiveshighest USDAAward, Page 6Lambert honoredby TCGE, Page 8

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4 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2012 cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahliMurder Arrest madein Littlejohn DeathBy SCOTT MCKIE B.P.ONE FEATHER STAFFAubrey Kina-Marie Littlejohn,a 15-month-old EBCI tribalmember, was pronounceddead at Cherokee Indian Hospitalon the morning of Jan. 10, 2011.A little more than a year later, an arresthas been made in her death.Lady Bird Powell, Littlejohn’s aunt,was arrested on Friday, Feb. 3 by oficersof the Swain County Sheriff’s Of-ice and the Cherokee Indian PoliceDepartment and charged with SecondDegree Murder, First Degree Kidnapping,Extortion, Possession of Methamphetamine,Possession of DrugParaphernalia and two counts ofFelony Child Abuse.As of Monday morning, Powell wasstill in custody at the Swain County Jailand is being held on a $1 million bond.Her 96-hour hearing was scheduled toSwain County mugshotLadybird Powell has been charged withSecond Degree Murder and other chargesrelang to the January 2011 death of herniece Aubrey Kina-Marie Lilejohn.take place at the jail on Tuesday, Feb. 7.“This has been one of the hardestcases that we have had to investigate,primarily because of the age of thechild,” Swain County Sheriff Curtis A.Cochran said in a statement. “As a parent,it is hard to imagine any childbeing taken away at such an early age.The law enforcement community iscommitted to the pursuit of justice andassisting those who cannot help themselves.”“There has been a great expressionof concern from Aubrey’s family membersand we want everyone in SwainCounty to know that we have neverstopped working on this case. DetectiveCarolyn Posey, of the Swain CountySheriff’s Ofice, is the lead detectiveand I have great conidence in her andall of the oficers of the Swain CountySheriff’s Ofice. I want to thank eachoficer that has played a part in this investigationfor their hard work anddedication.”An autopsy report released in May2011 states the cause of Littlejohn’sdeath as “Undetermined SuddenDeath”.The report states, “Overall, theindings of the autopsy were nonspeciic.There was no evidence of signiicantacute physical trauma orinfection. There were no benzodiazephines,cocaine, ethanol,opiates/opioids, or organic bases detectedin the decedent’s blood.”According to the toxicology report,the only drugs present in Littlejohn’ssystem were caffeine and Atropinewhich, according to the autopsy report,is used in resuscitation efforts and isalso found in many cold medications.While the autopsy report was nonspeciicabout her death, there werequestions about hypothermia as Littlejohn’score temperature was documentedthe night of her death byCherokee Indian Hospital oficials as84 degrees Fahrenheit. “The nonspeciicindings of hypothermia are notpresent in this case; however, it is notpossible to exclude death from hypothermia,”the report states.

cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahliTHURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 20125Analysis: More farmer’s markets = lower obesity ratesBy SCOTT MCKIE B.P.ONE FEATHER STAFFAn independent analysis ofUSDA data has concluded thatthere are three times theamount of farmer’s markets inreas of the United States with the lowstobesity rates.“To produce the analysis, March011 data from the U.S. Department ofgriculture (USDA) on market locaionsthroughout the United Statesere mapped and correlated withounty-aggregated obesity statisticsfrom the Center for Disease Controland Prevention (CDC),” Gretchen Peterson,of Peterson GIS, who conductedthe analysis, wrote in an article.Obesity rates are broken down intofour categories based on the percentageof the population aged 20 or olderthat have a BMI (body mass index) of30 or higher including: Category 1 (12-25%), Category 2 (25-30%), Category3 (30-35%) and Category 4 (35-45%).According to the analysis, those inCategory 1 had a farmer’s market rateby area of .26 percent compared tothose in Category 4 who only had arate of .08 percent.“Cherokee needs growers who areinterested in selling their produce,”said Sarah McClellan-Welch, agricultureextension agent with EBCI CooperativeExtension. “The Cherokeepublic wants fresh-from-the-farmfoods and is willing to pay for it. ‘Locallygrown’ has ranked more desirableto our community members than ‘organic’in two difference CommunityNeeds Assessment surveys conductedby EBCI Cooperative Extension in 2004and Cherokee Choices in 2010.”“This year, already, there are requestsfrom three different sites forfarmer’s markets,” she said. “TheCherokee Indian Hospital staff, Harrah’sCherokee Casino & Hotel staff andour Handmade, Homemade, Home-Grown Market all want Cherokeegrownproduce vendors.”According to CDC data from 2008,Swain County reported the highestpercentage of adult obesity at 32 percent.Jackson County reported 29.7percent. For the same year, SwainCounty reported 10.8 percent of adultshad been diagnosed with diabetes, andJackson County reported 10.2 percent.February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness MonthSUBMITTED ByEBCI DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAMThere will soon be a lood of heartshaped balloons, chocolate candies,and letters from secret admirers sentthrough schools, the work place, andthe home. February is the month oflove, and most either fail to rememberor just do not know that February isalso Teen Dating Violence AwarenessMonth.Teen dating violence is a nationwide epidemic that affects too manyyoung people. Nearly one in threeteens in a dating relationship are victimsof physical, emotional, or sexualabuse by their dating partner. Violentbehavior typically starts between theages of 12-18 and adolescents who arein violent relationships at a young ageare more likely to carry it into theiradult relationships. Educating ouryoung community now about violentrelationships, communication skills,and healthy relationships not onlysaves them from possibly carryingabuse into their adult life, but alsosaves the future generations from seeingand growing up in an abusivehousehold.For Teen Dating Violence AwarenessMonth, the Domestic ViolenceProgram will be visiting surroundingschools to present information to middleschool students during their healthclass. The presentations will includefacts about dating violence, how toidentify emotional, physical, sexual,and digital abusive behaviors, warningsigns of an abusive relationship, howto help a friend, and resources for help.As adults and community memberswe have an obligation to the youthwithin the community to help and keepsafe. Young people are inexperiencedin the dating world, and sometimesneed help in identifying a relationshipthat is unhealthy.Listed below are warning signs ofan abusive relationship:o Over jealousy by their partnero Constantly checking in withboyfriend/girlfriendo No longer hangs out with friends orfamilyo Constantly stressing over relationshipor partnero Grades start suffering after start ofrelationshipo Less involvement in activities theyused to enjoy doingo Scared to make dating partner upsetAre you man enough to “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes”?SUBMITTED ByEBCI DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAMApril is National Sexual Assaultwareness Month. The EBCI Domesticiolence Program will be hosting anwareness event on April 5 at 10:30amalled Walk a Mile in Her Shoes to raisewareness and support for sexual asaultvictims.The event will focus on the men inhe community. Male participants williterally walk a mile in women’s higheel shoes through downtown Cheroee.Cherokee Police Department willssist with ensuring safety and that norafic interferes with the walk. Femalearticipants will be allowed to walklong their male counterparts, oratch and root on, and take pictures ofhe men MAN ENOUGH to walk themile.The event focuses on the men toshow that sexualized violence is notjust a women’s issue. It affects menwho care about them, their families,their friends, their coworkers, andtheir communities. Some of the statistics:Every two minutes someone issexually assaulted in America, One inSix women in America are victims ofsexual assault, but more than one inthree Native American women will beraped in her lifetime. That meanssomeone you know has been or maybecome a victim of sexual assault. Itmay be your mother, your sister, yourfriend, your girlfriend, your wife, yourcoworker or your daughter. Being MANENOUGH to walk the mile shows yoursupport, and compassion for victims,and that you will not tolerate sexual violencein your community.To sign up, please contact the EBCIDomestic Violence program at 828-554-6830, and provide your name, t-shirt size, and your shoe size by March1. Yes, the high heels are being provided.These heels are designed to itmen, so actual shoe size is needed.The walk will start at the trafic lightnear the Bear Zoo downtown; walkerswill walk through downtown Cherokee,over the bridge and take a right atthe trafic light at the KFC. Walkers willinish at the fair ground, where theywill pick up their t-shirts and othermemorabilia of the event.Conirmed Tribal leader participantsas of now include: PrincipalChief Michell Hicks, Big Cove Rep. BoTaylor, Big Cove Rep. Perry Shell andPainttown Rep. Terri Henry.or mado Bruising or physical injurieso Constantly tiredo DepressionIf you or someone you know is sufferingin a violent relationship, pleasecontact the EBCI Domestic ViolenceProgram at (828)554-6830.CHEROKEE ONE FEATHERP.O. Box 501, Cherokee, N.C. 28719Located in Ginger Lynn WelchComplex, Room 149PHONE: (828) 497-1750FAX: (828) 497-1753theonefeather.comStaffEditor - Jean Jonesrochjone@nc-cherokee.comReporter - Scott M. Brings Plentyscotmckie@nc-cherokee.comSubscription Clerk -Subscriptions:One year.....$52Six months......$26Send a check or money order, made payableto the Cherokee One Feather, to the addressabove. Info: Jean Jones (828) 497-1754.Published WeeklyEastern Band of Cherokee Indians - OwnersSecond Class Postage PaidCherokee, N.C. 28719, USPS 715-640Deadline - Monday at 12noonEmail or call for Advertising RatesCherokee’s Award WinningNewspaper since 1966CONTENTS © 2012 CHEROKEE ONE FEATHER

6 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2012 cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahliOconaluftee Job Corps receiveshighest USDA Service AwardThe Oconaluftee Job CorpsCivilian Conservation Centerrecently received one of onlytwelve 2012 MLK Drum Majorfor Service Awards from the US Departmentof Agriculture (USDA). Thisaward is the highest national serviceaward offered by the USDA and representsa tremendous commitment toimproving the lives of others throughcommunity engagement. In a famous1968 speech, Marin Luther King Jr. related“everyone can be great, becauseeveryone can serve”. In western NorthCarolina this ideal lives strong asOconaluftee’s youth spent thousandsof hours serving in everything fromtribal children’s trout ishing with theEastern Band of Cherokee Indians toon-going natural resource restorationwork for the Nantahala National Forest.“Oconaluftee places great emphasison service as each and every volunteerhour spent is an integral part ofJob Corp’s Work Based Learning program”said Liaison Specialist, HollyKrake. Each student has a goal of 360hours in the course of their studieshoursdirectly related to their training,the community, and special projects.Krake continued by adding “In thesprit of the Forest Service mission tocare for the land and serve the people,Oconaluftee works hard to instill themindset of community engagement,personal activism, and social transformation”.To these ends, Oconaluftee made agreat impact in numerous lives, communities,and counties throughout thePhoto courtesy of Holly KrakeFrom le: Dr. Alma Hobbs, Associate Assistant Secretary for Administraon USDA, M.E.Smith and Holly Krake, USDA Forest Service, Oconaluee JCCCC, North Carolina and TomTidwell, Chief, USDA Forest Service. Smith and Krake received the 2012 MLK Drum Majorfor Service Award at the USDA Naonal Service Day in Washington, D.C.past year. In the 2011 calendar year,Oconaluftee students and staff loggedover 14,000 hours of volunteer servicework across 9 counties, 3 federal agencies,and 30 community partners. Furthermore,in a time of budgetconstraints and economic woes, thesehours equal over $200,000 dollars indonated labor cost to western NorthCarolina. Projects like riparian buffertrails and campground rehabilitationto ighting food insecurity at foodbanks, special olympics, national publiclands day, and tribal childcare educationall highlight Oconaluftee’sdedication to furthering the work ofcultural transformation through service.Many of these individual servicestories are highlighted with inOconaluftee’s blog at www.jobcorpsnews.org/oconalufteeHowever, the work of a volunteeris never inished. “While the projectmay end, the vision never dies- muchas Martin Luther King Jr’s vision of culturaltransformation continues today”said Center Director, M.E. Smith. “Weare so honored to receive this awardand will only strive to do more”. AtOconaluftee, thousands of work planhours have already been developed for2012 in volunteer service.The Oconaluftee Job Corps CivilianConservation Center is associated withthe National Forests of North Carolina.It is accredited by the Council On OccupationalEducation and currentlyserves 104 students. The mission ofthe USDA Forest Service is to sustainthe health, diversity, and productivityof the Nation’s forests and grasslandsto meet the needs of present and futuregenerations. The Agency managesover 200 million acres of public land,provides assistance to State and privatelandowners, and maintains thelargest forestry research organizationin the world.For more information about theOconaluftee JCCCC, visitoconaluftee.jobcorps.gov or jobcorpsnews.org/Oconaluftee- Oconaluftee JCCCEBCI Cooperative Extension Fruit & Berry SaleUnto these Hillstryouts set for MarchEBCI Cooperative Extension is takngorders for fruit & berry plants untilarch 16. Payment is required to placeour order. Stop by the EBCI CooperaiveExtension ofice at 876 Acquonioad to place an order.These are high quality, bare-rootlants:Asparagus (Jersey Night) $1.00 ea;lackberries (Triple Crown - thorness)$3.00 ea; Black RaspberriesJewel) $3.00 ea; Red RaspberriesHeritage) $3.00 ea; Blueberries(hardy, highbush varieties) $5.00 ea;Strawberries $5.00 per bundle of 25plants - one variety per bundle(Seascape – ever-bearing, very productive,large fruit, and disease resistant)(Earliglow – early, medium-large, greattaste).Planting and growing instructionswill be available at the time of pick-up.Because these are bar-root plants, theywill need to be planted right away.Orders will be ready for pick-up onTuesday, April 17 and Wednesday,April 18 from 12-5pm at the Center forCherokee Plants, Cooperative Extension’sField Station located at Kituwah,across from Galbreath Creek Road, 7miles from Cherokee on Hwy 19. If youneed a different pick-up time, callSarah at 554-6935 to make arrangements.Plants that are not picked-upwill be donated to local communitygardens. Sorry, but we are not able toreimburse for orders that are notpicked up.- EBCI Cooperative Extension“Unto these Hills” try outs will beheld in March this year instead of January.An exact date and time will beposted in a future issue of the CherokeeOne Feather.“There are some exciting thingsgoing on this season at MountainsideTheater and we’d love for you to be apart of it,” Cherokee Historical Associationoficials related. “We encourageyou to take this additional time to preparea monologue and get your headshotready.” Info: 497-2111 ext.202- Cherokee HistoricalAssociation

cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahliTHURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 20127CherokeeBoys ClubReportCLUB SCHEDULE:Wednesday, February 15 – Board Meeting– 8:30 a.m.Thursday, February 16 – Safety Committee– 11:30 a.m.Monday, February 20 – Presidents’ Day(Club, Tribe & School)Tuesday, February 21 – Health Screen– 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.Wednesday, February 22 – School EarlyRelease – 1:45 p.m.Monday, February 27 – School FurloughDayAGELINK APPROVED FOR KIDS EATSMART MOVE MORE TRAININGGRANTThe North Carolina Nutrition ServcesBranch announced that Agelinkhild Development Center was aprovedto receive funding for two staffo attend the “Healthy Futures, Startingn the Kitchen” training on March 16 inharlotte. Healthy Futures particiantswill be required to attend a comlimentarytraining with the CACFPChild and Adult Care Food Program)ighlighting healthy menu planningand enhanced nutrition standards inCACFP. The grant requires that theprogram manager, Tammy Bradley, andthe program’s cook, Tina Saunooke, attendthis training.CHILDRENS’ HOMEWELCOMES NEW STAFFThe Boys Club welcomes new AdministrativeStaff to the Cherokee Children’sHome. Cris Weatherford,Department Manager, recently hiredMonica Wildcatt to ill the position ofSocial Worker for the Children’s Homeand Monica “Tigger” Lambert as thenew Administrative Assistant. Both ofthese ladies will play a vital role in thedaily operation of the Children’s Homeas well as being involved in the upcomingfundraising campaign for the constructionof a new Children’s Homefacility that will be located on GooseCreek Road in Birdtown. Groundbreakingfor this project is slated forApril 2012.CASH DONATIONS ARE STILL BEINGCOLLECTED FOR JOHN CROWE,BUS DRIVER AND BODY SHOPEMPLOYEE, WHO RECENTLY LOSTHIS HOME TO A FIRE. IF YOU AREINTERESTED IN MAKING ADONATION, SEE BETH BRADLEY ATTHE CLUB’S INFORMATION DESK.CONGRATULATIONS!Wolfe, Ramirez and StamperThree Cherokee High School seniorsrecently signed to play collegiatefootball with Carson-Newman Collegein Jefferson City, Tennessee. The threeplayers are: Tight End PanchoRamirez, Lineman Forrest Stamperand Wide Receiver Jeremy Wolfe. Wecongratulate these young men and extendour best wishes and good luck fortheir academic and sports future. Carson-NewmanCollege, a Christian, privateliberal arts institution, is locatedapproximately 25 miles east ofKnoxville.AGELINK GOES TO THE CIRCUSThe 3-5 year old students enjoyeda ield trip to the Circus at the BI-LOCenter in Greenville, South CarolinaFriday. Thanks to the Parent Groupand Agelink staff that helped raise thefunds for this trip. Thanks also to AllanOocumma for volunteering his time todrive the bus for them.Agelink will hold a “Chili Stack”fundraiser on Friday, February 17. Theprice of the meal will be $5.00. Therewill also be a bake sale during thisevent. Funds raised at this event willgo toward the summer ield trips forthe students. Stay tuned for more details!Per CapitaDistributionnotice for NewEBCI EnrolleesTo be considered for the June2012 per capita distribution, completedenrollment applications fornew applicants must be submittedto the Enrollment Ofice by 4:30p.m., Thursday, March 15. Enrollmentapplications received afterthis date will not be considered forthe June 2012 distribution.An application will only be consideredcomplete with a county certiiedbirth certiicate, certiied DNAresults, and certiication of anyother Indian blood. To schedule anappointment for DNA collection,please call Melanie Lambert (828)497-8109 or Kathie McCoy 497-8111. Out-of-town applicants maycontact Christina Bowlin at (918)431-1232 to schedule an appointmentin your area.Because of the extendedamount of time in receiving a socialsecurity number for a newborn, anapplication will be considered forenrollment without the social securitynumber. However, an EnrollmentCard will only be issued uponreceipt of the social security card ofthe new enrollee.Applications may be obtainedfrom the Enrollment Ofice locatedin the Ginger Lynn Welch Complex.Please call the Enrollment Ofice at(828) 497-8109, 8112 or 8111 ifyou have any questions.- EBCI Enrollment OficeJune Per Cap DeadlinesMONDAY, APRIL 2 at 4:30pm• Direct Deposit Request FormMONDAY, APRIL 16 at 4:30pm• Federal Tax Withholding Form• Per Capita Waiver Form• Letters of Guardianship• Letters of AdministrationTo obtain forms, please visit:• The Enrollment Ofice, Monday-Friday, 7:45am – 4:30pm at the GingerLynn Welch Complex or,• www.cherokee-nc.com/enrollmentclick on Enrolled Members todownload forms or,• Call 828-497-8112 or 828-497-8109Please return your completedforms or court documents to theEnrollment Ofice by the speciieddate and time listed above. Addresschanges will be accepted until Friday,April 20 at 4:30pm. There willbe no exceptions.- EBCI Enrollment Ofice

8 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2012 cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahliDebbie Lambert honored by TCGE BoardSUBMITTED BY TCGE BOARDDebbie Lambert was honoredduring the regular session ofTribal Council on Thursday,Feb. 2 for her time of servicen the TCGE Board of Advisors. Belows the text of a citation she receivedrom the Board:Debbie LambertTribal Casino GamingEnterprise/Tribal Bingo EnterpriseNovember 1997 thru January 2012In recognition of and appreciationfor your loyal and faithful service, theTribal Casino Gaming Enterprise andTribal Bingo Enterprise Board of Advisorswe would like to thank you for yourcommitment to the TCGE/TBE Boardand the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.During your tenure on the TCGEBoard you have been part of everymajor expansion of the enterprise includingthe on-going master plan togrow the Casino into a irst-class resort.As a member of the Board you haveelped guide the enterprise that hasproduced over a billion dollars in tribalistribution during your term. Your personalcommitment to our community,its membership and their education hasbeen consistently demonstrated overyour fourteen-year appointment byyour additional service on the Tribalcholarship Committee.Your service as Chairperson of theBE Board of Advisors since 2009 haslso been invaluable in assisting TribalPhoto courtesy of TCGE BoardDebbie Lambert (3rd from right holding plaque) was honored during the regular session of Tribal Council on Thursday, Feb. 2 for herservice on the TCGE Board of Advisors. Shown (le-right) are Sean Ross, John Houser - TCGE chairman, Richard Sneed - TCGE vice-chairman,Lambert, Ray Rose and Paula Wojkowski.Bingo management in operational andpersonnel issues.We are extremely grateful for theservice and support you have renderedduring your time on the TCGE/TBEboard. Your loyalty and friendship willlong be remembered. Your efforts andpersonal sacriices have not gone unnoticed.On behalf of the TCGE and TBEBoard of Advisors, thank you for youroutstanding and dedicated service.John HouserChair, TCGEBoard of AdvisorsRichard E. SneedVice-Chair, TCGEBoard of AdvisorsQualla Arts and Crafts class schedule for 2012The following arts and craftslasses are going to be offered in 2012.lease call 497-3103 to sign up for thelasses. A liability waiver and photoraphrelease must be signed by allarticipants before taking the class. Noxceptions. All classes are open to EBCIribal members only.These classes are sponsored inart by the Cherokee Preservationoundation and The Evergreen Stateollege’s Longhouse Education andultural Center’s National Masterrtist Initiative.ebruary 2012An advanced Cherokee stampedottery class with Lucy Dean Reed andorine George will be offered February3-24. This Thursday and Fridayevening class will be held at theWolftown Community building from5:30-8:30pm both nights. The class isfree and all materials are provided. Youmust attend both days, have experiencemaking Cherokee Stamped pottery,and be at least 13 years old to signup for this class.On the weekend of February 25-26, from 9:30am-4:30pm a beadedrope necklace or bracelet class will betaught by Kim and Richie Bottchenbaugh.It will be held at the BirdtownCommunity building. The class is freeof charge and all materials will be provided.You must attend both days andbe at least 16 years old to sign up forthis class.March 2012A beginner river cane mat class,taught by Jim Long and Kissie Hornbuckle,will be offered T March 6-9from 5:30-8:30pm at the YellowhillCommunity building. The class is freeand all materials are provided. Youmust be at least 16 years old to sign upfor this class.A beginner white oak basket class,taught by Eva Reed, will be held atQualla Arts and Crafts March 26-30.This week-long class will be held Mondaythrough Friday from 5-7pm eachevening. The class is free and you mustbring a sturdy knife. All other materialswill be provided. You must be at least16 years old to sign up for this class.May 2012A beginner white oak basket class,taught by Eva Reed, will be held atQualla Arts and Crafts May 7-11. Thisweek-long class will be held Mondaythrough Friday from 5-7pm eachevening. The class is free and you mustbring a sturdy knife. All other materialswill be provided. You must be at least16 years old to sign up for this class.June 2012There will be an Advanced ShellCarving class, taught by DanTownsend, offered at the YellowhillCommunity building on June 25-29from 6-9pm each night. The class isfree but each participant must bringtheir own Dremel tool. You must havetaken a previous class under DanTownsend prior to this class.- Qualla Arts and Crafts

cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahliTHURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 20129CIH Dental DepartmentChildren’s Coloring ContestEntry period ends on Feb. 17 atpm. Winners will be selected in eachf the three age categories: 4 andounger, 5-7, and 8-10. Judged basedn neatness, use of color and originalty.1st place - $50 gift card, 2nd place -25 gift card and 3rd place - $15 giftard. The contestant must enter thepproved coloring sheet for the speciiedage group to be eligible. For morenformation or to receive coloringheets contact or go by the Dental Deartmentat Cherokee Indian Hospitalr email Jody Bradleyody.bradley@Cherokeehospital.org.- Cherokee Indian HospitalSelf-Reliant LivingWorkshop ScheduleEBCI Cooperative Extension’s Febuaryschedule is out for the Self ReiantLiving Workshops. These free,unch-time classes are being offered onednesdays in the EBCI Cooperativextension Center at 876 Acquoni Roadrom 12:15 to 1pm. Additional readingaterials will be provided so call Saraht 554-6935 to sign-up.Feb. 1 - Growing Food in the Mounainswill discuss vegetable and fruitarieties suited to high altitude, shortseason growing conditions.Feb. 8 - Growing a Greener Gardenwill focus on effective, environmentallyfriendly gardening and pest controlstrategies.Feb. 15 - Raising Backyard Livestockwill share how to get startedraising a few chickens, rabbits, quailand pigs to add to your home food production.Feb. 22- Making Money from yourGarden will help participants understandwhat customers want, how tosell, how to price, and where to sellfresh produce here in Cherokee.Feb. 29 – Grow Your Own SmallFruits will cover the basics of growingstrawberries, blackberries, raspberries,and blueberries.- EBCI Cooperative ExtensionFebruary Knitting &Crocheting Class Schedule* Crocheting Class. Starts Feb. 7from 5:30pm – 7:30pm at the CherokeeYouth Center. The class will meetevery Tuesday for four weeks. Instructor:Samantha Hernandez.* Knitting Class. Starts Feb. 6from 6-8pm at the Cherokee YouthCenter. The class will meet every Mondayexcept Feb. 20 for four weeks. Instructor:Kelly Thomas-Hill.* Knitting Class. Starts Feb. 9from 6-8pm at the Cherokee YouthCenter. The class will meet everyThursday for four weeks. Instructor:Melanie Oswalt.All classes are free to the community,materials supplied for class projectsonly. Class sizes are limited socontact Healthy Cherokee 497-7470,Cherokee Youth Center 554-6276 oremail radocrow@nc-cherokee.com tosign up.VITA Tax Preparationfor Senior Citizens andDisabled PersonsFeb. 14 and 24at Tsali Manor Senior CenterItems needed for appt:a. Wage(W-2), Per capita(1099-M),Interest(1099-I),Social Security (SSA-1099), if SSI (No form necessary), Pensionor Retirement (1099-R) formsb. Daycare provider statement includingprovider tax IDc. Social Security Card and birth dateof each individual listed on tax returnd. Enrollment card for each individualeligible for NC Tax Exemptione. Driver’s license or other governmentpicture ID for Proof of Identiicationf. Full Bank account number androuting number, if iling for electronicrefund direct deposit.g. Any other information income orexpense information needed to preparetax returnh. If iling electronically, Joint returnsrequire both signatures during appointmenti. Last year’s tax return (if possible)All documents must be provided atthe time of appointment. If not, yourtaxes cannot be properly processedand will require another appointment.For an appointment, please call 554-6860- Tsali ManorAmerican Flag drop boxIf you have an American lag that isworn, faded and in need of being retiredwith full military honors, pleasebring these living symbols of a livingnation to the American Legion SteveYoungdeer Post 143 on Acquoni Road.The Post now has a red, white and blueAmerican lag drop box by the frontdoor. It can be used day or night forlags that need to be disposed of properly.Also, if anyone has new or gentlyused American lags to be donated forfuture use, please leave in lag dropbox. Info: Warren Dupree, Post 143Service Ofice, 508-2657- Warren Dupree,Post 143 Service Oficer

10 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2012 cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahliBraves take 2nd in Smoky MountainConference Wrestling TournamentONE FEATHER STAFF REPORTThe Cherokee Braveswrestling team, witha total of 179.5points, took secondplace as they hosted theSmoky Mountain ConferenceTournament on Saturday, Feb.4. Robbinsville took irst placewith 201.5 and Swain tookthird with 112.Numerous Cherokeewrestlers placed at the tournament,and four won conferencechampionshipsincluding: Colby Yanez, TaviRivera, Raymond Taylor andSam Wahnetah. Levi Swearengin,Cain Oocumma and WillBird all took second place intheir division and Wade Wolfeand Taylor Davis took thirdplace in their respective divisions.Spencer McCoy, an EBCItribal member at RobbinsvilleHigh School, won the conferencein the 195lb. division.Following are the full resultsfor the Braves wrestlers:113lb – Matthew Lee,4th place* pinned by Logan Beard (Andrews)* lost by forfeit to Steven Bair(Hayesville)120lb. – Austin Padilla* pinned John Miller (Swain)* lost decision (7-1) to BreyerOwen (Rosman)* lost decision (8-4) to RyanDockery (Murphy)126lb. – Levi Swearengin,2nd place* pinned Kyle Graves(Hayesville)* lost decision (2-1) to NickDENISE WALKINGSTICK/One Feather contributorCHS wrestler Colby Yanez (black suit) escapes from a hold by Swain's Daniel Allen. Yanez pinned Allen andwent on to take first place in the 145lb. division at the SMC Tournament held at Cherokee on Saturday, Feb.4.Moreield (Robbinsville)132lb. – Cain Oocumma,2nd place* pinned Samuel McCoy (Murphy)* lost by technical fall (22-7) toSean Webb (Swain)138lb. – Jaron Bradley,3rd place* pinned Noah Orr (Rosman)* lost by technical fall (15-0) toJosh Davis (Robbinsville)* pinned Graham Swain (Murphy)* pinned Tannor Beldon(Swain)145lb. – Colby Yanez,1st place* pinned Jason O’Shields (Rosman)* pinned Daniel Allen (Swain)152lb. – Wade Wolfe,3rd place* lost major decision (12-2) toJoey Cable (Robbinsville)* won major decision (12-2)over Cale Maddox (Hayesville)* won decision (8-2) overRobert Duplak (Swain)160lb. – Tavi Rivera,1st place* won major decision (10-2)over John Garrett (Murphy)* pinned Tyler Ellis (Swain)* pinned Colby McAllister(Rosman)182lb. – Taylor Davis,3rd place* lost technical fall (14-13) toNathan Craig (Robbinsville)* pinned Caleb Smith (Swain)195lb. – Will Bird, 2nd place* pinned Jared Turbyill(Swain)* pinned Brandon Stiles (Murphy)* lost decision to SpencerMcCoy (Robbinsville)220lb. – Raymond Taylor,1st place* pinned Christian Davis (Rosman)* won decision (3-2) over WillFerguson (Swain)* pinned Michael Garrison(Robbinsville)285lb. – Sam Wahnetah,1st place* pinned Chris Craze (Murphy)ScoreboardCHS WrestlingTuesday, Jan. 31Robbinsville 45 Cherokee 30106lb. – Zack Orr (Robb) won by forfeit113lb. – Matthew Lee (Ch) pinned Irvin Portugal(Robb) at 2:42120lb. – Kade Guffey (Robb) pinned Austin Padilla(Ch) at 3:35126lb. – Nick Moreield (Robb) won a decision (6-5)over Levi Swearengin (Ch)132lb. – Cain Oocumma (Ch) pinned Jess Haney(Robb) at 3:15138lb. – Josh Davis (Robb) won by technical fall (17-1) over Jaron Bradley (Ch)145lb. – Logan Carver (Robb) won by forfeit152lb. – Joey Cable (Robb) won by decision (12-7)over Wade Wolfe (Ch)160lb. – Bobby Pruitt (Robb) pinned Wesley Long(Ch) at 1:26170lb. – Tavi Rivera (Ch) pinned Corey Locklear(Robb) at 3:16182lb. – Taylor Davis (Ch) pinned Nathan Craig(Robb) at 3:37195lb. – Creed Lovin (Robb) won by forfeit220lb. – Spencer McCoy (Robb) won by major decision(13-1) over Raymond Taylor (Ch)285lb. – Sam Wahnetah (Ch) pinned Michael Garrison(Robb) at 1:12

cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahliTHURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 201211CHS football players sign toplay at Carson-NewmanBy SCOTT MCKIE B.P.ONE FEATHER STAFFAll across the country,thousands of highschool football playerssigned letters ofntent to colleges and universiieson Wednesday, Feb. 1 –therwise known as Nationaligning Day. In Cherokee,hree Cherokee High Schoollayers signed to play at theext level at Carson-Newman.Jeremy Wolfe, Forresttamper and Poncho Ramirezll signed to play with the Eales.“It’s a great relection onur program,” said Bravesead football coach Craigarker. “I’m extremely proudf these young men. They’reorked hard here and haveone what they’re supposed tonside the weight room and onhe football ield.”Barker continued,They’re not only great footallplayers, they are greaten and I look forward to seengthem play at Carson-Newanand I expect great thingsn the future. It’s a great proramfor them to be a part of,nd I’m just blessed andhankful to see them go on tohe next level.”SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One FeatherOn Wednesday, Feb. 1 - aka Naonal Signing Day, three CHS players sign to play football at Carson-Newmanincluding (le-right) Forrest Stamper, Jeremy Wolfe and Poncho Ramirez.Stamper, the Braves secondleading tackler during the2011 season, commented, “Itis truly a blessing. I’vedreamed about this day since Icould pick up a football. I haveeveryone to thank. I have myparents. I have my coach, myfriends. I just can’t wait tomove on to the next step in mylife and become a responsibleyoung man.”He went on to say,“Through God, all things arepossible and without him thiswould not be possible for me.”Wolfe summed up histhoughts on a goal of his,“Hard work succeeds. I set mygoal during my senior year tobe the best I could be, and bysigning I feel that I haveachieved it.”On playing college ball, herelated, “It’s a great opportunity.I’m glad I have thechance to do it. I want tothank Coach Barker, CoachDaniels, and Coach Maney forall the work that they have putinto me to help me get towhere I am today. I just appreciateall the help they gaveme.”Ramirez said, “It feelspretty good to go play college“They’re not onlygreat footballplayers, they aregreat men and Ilook forward toseeing them playat Carson-Newmanand I expectgreat things in thefuture.”- CHS head football coachCraig Barkerfootball, and I’m looking forwardto playing for Carson-Newman.”Carson-Newman, locatedin Jefferson City, Tenn., is aNCAA Division II school playingin the South Atlantic Conferencewith other schoolssuch as Catawba, Lenoir-Rhyne, Mars Hill, Newberryand others. During the 2011season, the Eagles went 3-4 inthe conference with a 5-6overall record.

12 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2012 cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahliBig Cove Community ReportThe WCU Cherokee LanguageProgram continues to host aMonday night community dropin class from 6-7pm at theCherokee Center located at 1594 AcquoniRoad in Cherokee. Dr. HartwellFrancis, the Cherokee Language ProgramDirector, is teaching CherokeeGrammar from 6-9pm, and he welcomescommunity participation for theirst hour of the class.This week, they went through theon-line course that the WCU CherokeeLanguage Program established forBasic Cherokee Language 101. Alongwith Kituwah Preservation and EducationProgram, the WCU Cherokee LanguageProgram co-hosted a successfulmeeting of the Cherokee LanguageConsortium. Consortium membersworked together to establish the AdvancedHigh Cherokee Language Attainmentbase-line. An Advanced Highlearner can luently and creatively discussmost topics. The group recordedCherokee language childhood stories.After each speaker told about his orher childhood, the rest of the group followedup with questions and comments.An Advanced High learner canunderstand and respond to questionsand comments in the language.Thanks to the Cherokee PreservationFoundation, the audio CDs of lastweek's Cherokee Language Consortiumare now available to communitymembers. Transcripts and languageanalysis will soon follow. Please contactus here at the Cherokee Center ifyou are interested in this excellentCherokee language practice material.You may stop by or call the Ofice Manager,Jane Kneller, at 497-7920.The Native American Social was abig success last Wednesday eveningwith 30 students, staff and faculty inattendance. Future meetings will beheld, until further notice, on Wednesdaysat 5pm in the University Center,Intercultural Affairs Conference Room.All Native students are encouraged toattend. Call the Cherokee Center, 497-7920, or stop by 1594 Acquoni Road,Cherokee, or emailrbelt@email.wcu.eduYouth Wrestling sign-up informationYouth wrestling, ages 5 and up, is now taking registrations. The practices areTuesday and Thursday at Birdtown Gym. Coaches include: T.W. Saunooke, JackWalkingstick, Yona Sequoyah and Jessica McCoy. You may sign up at any of theCherokee Recreation facilities. Info: Pepper Taylor 554-6895By BIG COVE REP. BO TAYLORBig Cove Rep. Perry Shell and I willbe on travel next week as we go toUSET (Impact Week). We also recentlytraveled to Hollywood Florida to meetwith the four original founding membersof USET, which are the EBCI, SeminoleTribe of Florida, Mississippi Bandof Choctaw and the Miccosukee tribe ofFlorida. It is imperative that we as theEastern Band take a more substantialrole in the Native American affairs onthe national scale. Often we getbogged down in local affairs, but weneed to aware that we need to be battlingon the national level to insurethat we continue to protect our rightsand privileges as a sovereign tribe.I have been attending committeemeetings with some issues that couldaffect Big Cove including: Parent PolicyCouncil there are presently at least 10spots available for Big Cove Head Start(3-4) years old.Elder Heating Assistance – I wantto make sure that any elder that is havingheating issues to let me know. Eldersare always priority to ourcommunity. I would just encouragepeople to be frugal with their heatingallotment from the tribe. It is meant tobe supplement to offset the high cost ofheating, not necessarily to pay the entirebill. If you have issues, please contactme so that we can keep you warmand comfortable this winter season.Community WatchWe are presently getting reportsthat crime is on the rise in our community.We are going to be putting ourCommunity Watch into high gear. Ifyou have issues or want to report anopen case please let me know. Hereare some open cases that we are workingon.Recently, there have been severalincidents of breaking and entering /thefts in the Big Cove Community.Victim - James Yoder / 1367Bunches Creek; Someone stole powertools from Mr. Yoder’s residence.ITEMS STOLEN: 3 cans of gas, 4 StihlWeedeaters, 1 Stihl Leaf Blower and 3Stihl Chain SawsVictim – Charlene Lossiah / 73Blankenship Tract; Someone brokeinto Mrs. Lossiah’s residence and stoleprescription medicine. ITEMS STOLEN:Approximately 30 Demerol PillsThere is a $200 cash reward for informationleading to the conviction ofthe person (s) responsible for propertycrimes in the Big Cove area.If you have any information, contactthe Cherokee Indian Police DepartmentLt. Gene Owl at Ofice (828) 554-6613 or Cell (828) 736-9369 or BigCove Rep. Bo Taylor (828) 736-2947.All information is conidential.To report anonymously, text our keyword “SAFEREZ” and then your informationto the number 274637. Any informationsent through our TXT-A-TIPis completely anonymous.

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16 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2012 cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahliHappenings SUBMIT YOUR EVENT: email: scotmckie@nc-cherokee.com fax: (828) 497-1753 P.O. Box 501, Cherokee, NC 28719Cherokee ChurchesAcquoni Baptist Church. 722 AcquoniRoad. 497-7106. Sunday School10am. Sunday Morning Worship11am. Sunday Youth Meeting 5pm.Sunday Choir Practice 6pm. SundayEvening Worship 7pm. Monday Visitationand Singing 6pm. TuesdayWomen’s Bible Studies 12noon and7pm. Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6pm.Pastor Ed Kilgore 497-6521 (h)Antioch Baptist Church. CoopersCreek Road. Sunday School 10am.Sunday Service 11am. Sunday NightService 6pm. Wednesday Night BibleStudy 7pm. Pastor Denny LambertBeacon of Hope Baptist Church.Sunday Worship 11am. WednesdayService 7pm. Pastor Wesley Stephens(828) 226-4491Bethabara Baptist Church. 1088Birdtown Road. Sunday School 10am.Sunday Service 11am and 7pm.Wednesday Service 7pm. Youth MeetingWednesday 7pm. Pastor EddieSherrill 497-7770Big Cove Missionary Baptist Church.6183 Big Cove Road. Sunday School10am with a Cherokee Language classfor adults. Sunday Morning Worship11am. Sunday Evening Worship 6pm.Wednesday Prayer Service 7pm.Monthly Business Meeting is irstWednesday 7pm. Pastor James “Bo”Parris 497-4141Big Cove Pentecostal HolinessChurch. 7710 Big Cove Road. SundaySchool 10am. Sunday Worship Service11am. Wednesday Night Service 7pm.Pastor Doris McMillan 497-4220Calico Church of Christ. Big CoveCommunity. Contact information SallieBradley 497-6549Cherokee Baptist Church. 812Tsalagi Road. Sunday School 9:45am.Sunday Worship 11am. SundayEvening Worship 6pm. Youth ClassesWednesday 6:30pm. Wednesday Worship6:30pm. Pastor Percy Cunningham497-2761, 497-3799 (fax)Cherokee Bible Church. OlivetChurch Road. Sunday Service 10am.Wednesday Service 7pm. PastorRandy Miller 497-2286Cherokee Church of Christ. 2350 OldMission Road and Hwy. 19. SundayBible Study 10am. Sunday Worship11am. Sunday Evening Worship 6pm.Wednesday Bible Study 6pm. MinisterJim Sexton 497-3334Cherokee Church of God. 21 Churchof God Drive. Sunday School 10am.Sunday Worship Service 11am. SundayNight Service 6pm. WednesdayNight Service 7pm. Pastor CharlesGrifin (828) 400-9753Cherokee Church of the Nazarene.72 Old School Loop off Big Cove Road.Sunday Morning Service 11am. ContinentalBreakfast served Sunday10:30am. Sunday Evening Prayer Service6pm. Wednesday Bible Study 7pm.Food and Clothing Ministry M-Th 4-8pm. Pastors Lester and Lisa Hardesty497-2819Cherokee Healing Waters Mission.New Hours Tuesday night Bible Study7pm, Pastor Tony Bernhisel 497-2122, Tony11110@frontier.comCherokee Pentecostal HolinessChurch. Wolftown Gym. SundaySchool 10am. Sunday Worship Service11am. Pastor Donald EnsleyCherokee United Methodist Church.Hwy 19 – Wolftown Road. SundayWorship Service 11am. Sunday Praiseand Worship 7pm. Wednesday FamilyNight 5:30- 7:30pm. Thursday BibleStudy 6:30pm at Ramada Inn. Rev.Larry Ousley 497-2948Cherokee Wesleyan Church. Hwy 19across from Happy Holiday Campground.Sunday School 10am. SundayWorship 11am, followed by FellowshipDinner second Sunday of each month.Sunday Evening Kids Club 5pm.Wednesday Prayer meeting 6pm (exceptthird Wednesday of Month at TsaliCare 6:30pm). Rev. Patricia Crockett586-5453Christ Fellowship Church. GreatSmokies Center. Sunday Service 11am.Wednesday Service 6:30pm. PastorRichard Sneed 736-8912Church of Jesus Christ of Latter DaySaints. Hwy 441S. Sacrament Service10am. Wednesday Meetings 6:30pm.497-7651Goose Creek Baptist Church. SundaySchool – 10am, Sunday Worship Service11am, Sunday Evening Services6pm. Pastor – Bro. James GunterLiving Waters Lutheran Church. 30Locust Road. Sunday Service 11am.Food Pantry Open Wednesdays 1-4pm.Pastor Jack Russell 497-3730,prjack@frontier.com,lwcherokee@frontier.comMacedonia Baptist Church. 1181Wolftown Rd. Sunday School 10am,Sunday Morning Worship 11am, SundayEvening Worship 6pm, WednesdayEvening Bible Study 6pm. Pastor Bro.Dan Conseen, (828) 508-2629Olivet United Methodist Church. 811Olivet Church Road. Sunday School9am. Sunday Service 9:45am. Rev.Heidi Campbell-Robinson and Rev. RonRobinson, www.gbgm-umc.org/olivetumnc-whittier/Our Lady of Guadalupe CatholicChurch. 82 Lambert Branch Road.Saturday Service 7pm (July - October).Sunday Service 9am. Pastor ShawnO’Neal 497-9755 or 497-9498Piney Grove Baptist Church. GrassyBranch Road. 736-7850. SundaySchool 10am. Sunday Worship Service11am. Sunday Evening Service 6pm.Wednesday Worship 6pm.Rock Hill Baptist Church. 736-6334.Sunday Worship 11am. Choir practiceafter church. Thursday Bible Study7pm. Pastor Red WoodardRock Springs Baptist Church. 129Old Gap Road. Sunday School 10am.Sunday Service 11am and 6:30pm.Wednesday Service 6:30pm. PastorGreg Morgan 497-6258, 736-1245(cell)Sequoyah Sovereign Grace BaptistChurch. 3755 Big Cove Road. SundaySchool 10:15am. Sunday Service11am. Sunday Evening Service 1pm.Wednesday Night Bible Study 7pm.Pastor Tim James 497-7644St. Francis of Assisi EpiscopalChurch of Cherokee. 82 Old RiverRoad. Holy Communion Sunday9:30am. Rev. Michael Jones 497-2854Waterfalls Baptist Church. WrightsCreek Road. Sunday Morning 10am.Sunday Evening 6pm. WednesdayEvening 6:30pm. Pastor James “Red”BradleyWilmot Baptist Church. Thomas ValleyRoad. Sunday school: 10am, Worship:11am, Sunday night worship:6pm, Wednesday prayer service: 7pm,every other Thursday night (Youthnight) singing, bible study and crafts:6pm. Pastor: Johnny Ray DavisWrights Creek Baptist Church.Wrights Creek Rd. Sunday School10am. Sunday Worship Service 11am.Sunday Evening Service 6pm. WednesdayNight Bible Study 6pm. Visitorswelcome. Pastor Dan Lambert.Yellowhill Baptist Church. SundaySchool 9:45am. Sunday Worship Service 11am. Sunday Evening Service6pm. Wednesday Night Service 7pm.Pastor Foreman Bradley 506-0123 or736-4872Clubs & OrganizaonsBig Cove AA meets on Monday nightsat 7:30pm at the Nazarene Church (oldBig Cove School House). All are welcome.Info: Robert 497-3144Birdtown Community Club meets thelast Tuesday of each month at 6pm atthe Birdtown Community Building.Info: Sarah Sneed, chairwoman, 269-4493The Cherokee Cancer SupportGroup is a non-proit organization assistingcancer patients and care-giverson the Boundary, indiscriminately.Their objective is to support, educate

cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahliTHURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 201217and provide individual services asneeded. The support group meets theirst Thursday of each month at5:30pm at SAFE HAVEN, 40 GooseCreek Rd. SAFE HAVEN is staffed from10am – 2pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.Appointments can be made foradditional assistance. Personal ittingscan be arranged during these times aswell. Info: 497-0788, email: cherokeeCSG@gmail.com,P.O. Box 543,Cherokee.Cherokee Children’s Coalition meetsthe last Thursday of each month at11am at the Agelink School Age ConferenceRoom.The Cherokee Runners meet on the1st and 15th of each month at 7pm atthe Age Link Conference Room. Ifthose dates happen to fall on a Sunday,they will meet the following day. Info:Gerri Grady gerrgrady@yahoo.com orvisit www.cherokeerunners.comThe North American IndianWomen’s Association (NAIWA)Cherokee Chapter meets the secondThursday of each month at 6pm at theBirdtown Recreation Center. Info:Bessie Wallace, chapter president,497-2389 or Carmaleta Monteith,chapter treasurer,Carmaleta@msn.comPaint Town Community Club meetsthe last Monday of each month at5:30pm at the Community Building.Info: 497-3731,ChairPTCC@gmail.comSolid Rock Outreach. Monday -Closed; Tuesday - 9am-3pm FoodBoxes Available; Wednesday - 9am-3pm Food Boxes Available; Thursday -9am-3pm Food Boxes Available; Saturday- 9am-1pm Food DistributionSnowbird Community Club meets theirst Tuesday of each month or theTuesday before the Tribal Councilmeeting. Info: Roger Smoker, chairman,(828) 479-8678 or (828) 735-2533, smoker7@frontier.comWolftown Community Club meets thesecond Monday of each month at 7pmat the Wolftown Community ClubBuilding. Info: Tuff Jackson, chairman,788-4088General EventsBeneit Dinner for Christine Arch.Feb. 9 at 11am at the Painttown Gym.Dinners include hot dogs and kraut,pinto beans, fried potatoes, cornbread,dessert, soda or coffee. $7/plate and$1 for a cup of sweet corn. Eat in ortake out. For deliveries, call Christine788-8082, Jessica 788-8336 or Pamand Dinah 497-3345Cherokee Central Schools CommunityNight. Feb. 9 from 5-7pm in theJoyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center. Withthe theme “Gazing at the Stars”, therewill be a planetarium, storytelling and“star” interest tables. Elementary, middleand high school students, as well ascommunity members, are invited to attend.This event is being held in cooperationwith Native Writer’s Month.Beneit Lunch for Teena Watty. Feb.9 at 11am at the Tribal EMS. Menu:BBQ sandwich, slaw, chips, bakedbeans, and a drink for $7. For more informationon donations or volunteering,Candi Martin 736-6060 or AmandaSmoker 497-6402Community Meeting with CecilBothwell. Feb. 11 from 11:30am –12:30pm at Tribal Grounds CoffeeHouse. Bothwell is running for the U.S.House of Representatives. Bring questionsand ideas.Birdtown Community Free LaborVolunteers Community Club BuildingClean-up and Painting Day. Feb.11 at 9am. Info: Travis Smith, FreeLabor chairman (828) 269-8155Birdtown Community Building Paintand Clean-up Day. Feb. 11 at 9am.All Birdtown Community members areinvited. The community will be paintingthe new drywall installed in themain room and refurbishing the buildingoverall. Please lend a hand andbring whatever paintbrushes, paintequipment, brooms, mops and cleaningcloths you have handy. Remember,the Birdtown Community building, analcohol-free accommodation, is availablefor your fundraisers, parties, reunions,and other functions. Thebuilding rental fee is $50 per event, includingthe kitchen facility. Info: CharleneOwle 788-3723.Poor Man’s Supper. Feb. 24 at 4pm atthe Cherokee Church of God. $7/drinkincludedCustomer Service seminar. Feb. 28from 6-9 pm at the Ginger Lynn WelchComplex large conference room. Theseminar “Keep Them Coming Back:Giving Excellent Customer Service” willteach the right way to know if yourcompany is giving customers the servicethey expect and deserve. The seminaris sponsored by the CherokeeBusiness Development Center and theSequoyah Fund. The registration fee is$5. Info: 497-1666Indianpreneurship Class. March 5 –April 30 from 6-9pm each Mondaynight. The deadline to register is Feb.20. Sequoyah Fund and CherokeeBusiness Development are offering the9-week course for anyone wanting tolearn how to start and operate a successfulsmall business. “Indianpreneurship”covers all aspects ofbusiness ownership, including Writinga Business Plan, Marketing, Financials,Insurance, Operations, Business LegalStructure, Employee Issues, and CustomerService. Cost: $60. Info: LynnBlankenship 497-166637th Annual North Carolina IndianUnity Conference. March 8-10 at theRenaissance Charlotte Suites Hotel inCharlotte. The Qualla Boundary Libraryhas applications for the writing,storytelling, and quilt contests as wellas vendor registration applications.This event is hosted by United Tribesof North Carolina.Accounting for Non-Accountantsseminar. March 20 from 6-9pm at theGinger Lynn Welch Complex large conferenceroom. Many business ownersdo not understand their inancialstatements and their use as a tool inhelping them make good business decisions.This seminar will help you understandeach of your statements andthe information that is on each one.The seminar is sponsored by theCherokee Business Development Centerand the Sequoyah Fund. The registrationfee is $5. Info: 497-1666Health and SportsJackson County Little League signupdeadline. Feb. 11 from 10am –2pm at Jackson County Rec. Departmentin Cullowhee. Info: Dave McCoy(828) 226-5640Jackson, Swain and Qualla BoundaryAutism Chapter Parent Meeting.Feb. 14 at 6pm at AgeLink on AcquoniRoad. This is for parents of kids on theautism spectrum in Jackson and SwainCounty, including “Dreamcatcher” parentswho children attend CherokeeCentral Schools, kids with ASD, teachersand other staff members, AutismSociety of North Carolina staff and siblingvolunteer child-caregivers. Info:Amy Welch (828) 342-4750, amysue30@hotmail.comRelay for Life – Cherokee Meetings.Committee Meeting – Feb. 21 at5:30pm at the Ginger Lynn Welch CommunityRoom. Team Meetings – Feb.28 at 5:30pm at the Ginger Lynn WelchCommunity Room. Everyone is invitedto attend. Info:www.relayforlife.org/cherokee-ebciCoach Pitch, Little League and TeeBall sign-up information. The deadlinefor sign-ups will be Saturday,Feb. 18. All leagues are for boys andgirls with the following age groups –Coach Pitch (7-8), Little League (9-10)and Little League (11-12). Sign-ups forTee Ball will start May 1. There is nolonger 3-4 year old Tee Ball. Info:Kool-Aid Queen 497-0149Cherokee Indian Hospital BloodDrive. Feb. 22 from 10am – 2:30pm.All presenting donors will be automaticallyentered into a drawing for a pairof Delta Airlines tickets. Info: 497-9163 ext. 6498

18 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2012 cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahliTrading Post Classifieds, Bids, Legal Notices, and more...FOR RENTFor Rent-2 BR cabin on the creekwith a full kitchen. Power/water/cableincluded for 2 people only.$300/weekly with a $300/deposit. Call828-497-5161. 2/9pdFor Rent – Double-wide, $650.00;Single-wide, $450.00. (828) 736-1183. 2/23pdFor Rent – 2BR log cabin, partiallyfurnished, located on Thomas ValleyRoad, Whittier. 1 or 2 adults preferred,no pets, $675.00/month plus security,available Feb. 1. FMI – (828) 269-6565. 2/9pdFor Rent - 2 bedroom, 1 bath mobile.Quiet park in Ela. No pets. References/backgroundcheck required.$400 per month. $300 deposit. Call828-488-8752 3/1pdRetail Store for Rent in Cherokee, NC.Located in Saunooke Village next to theHeavenly Fudge Shoppe for lease. Approximately1100 sq. ft. Contact :Charles Saunooke 828-506-3646.2/23pdFor Rent-1 eficiency apartment.Water/power/cable included.$175/weekly and a $100/deposit. Call828-497-5161. 2/9pdFor Rent-Newly renovated rooms atQualla Motel. Includespower/water/cable. 1person per roomfor $150/weekly with a $100/deposit.Call 828-497-5161. 2/9pdFor Rent-1BR park model units onthe creek with a full kitchen.Power/water/cable included. 2 peopleonly. $200/weekly with a $200/deposit.Call 828-497-5161. 2/9pdFor Rent - 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1 cargarage. Highway 19 between BrysonCity & Cherokee. Very nice. Water andseptic included. River access. $875.00month & security. Call 850-527-5085.3/1pdMobile Home for Rent - 14x60, 2 Bedrooms,1 bath, partially furnished,water and sewer furnished. SatelliteTV available, 1 ½ miles from US 74 inWhittier. $400 per month. Call 828-776-0900 if no answer please leave amessage. 2/16pdFor Rent – 2BR, 1 bath, washer anddryer hook-up duplex house. $600 permonth, small pet welcome, off CampCreek near Cherokee. Good for one ortwo people. (828) 788-9319. 2/16pdFOR SALEFirewood for sale. Call John Smith,497-7679 or 488-2888. 3/1pdLand for Sale - 10.3 acres in UpperCherokee and 4.578 acres in CherokeeCounty. Will sell all altogether. Call828-497-9502 or 828-788-0756.2/23pdFor Sale - Delonghi Room Heaters –enclosed Oil circulates to give deepwarmth & saves money - $55 each orboth for $99; Kenmore Mini Fridgewith freezer & side door shelves– greatfor apartment - $65; Shelter ChimneyCap – black galvanized - never used -$40; Wood TV Stand with swivel topaccessory- $25; Large Igloo Cooler (forishing) with 4 built in cup holders &shelf insert - $25; Or all for $225 – Call828-788-4774 Pam 2/9pdSERVICESTax Preparation by Sandi – Can saveyou time and money. Monday thru Saturday9am- 7pm. Located on OlivetChurch Road. 828-497-4128. 4/12 pdTruck Accessories - Winches, OversizeTires, Off Road Stuff, Leveling Kits,Diesel Upgrades. Huge Showroom! Anglin’sin Otto, (828) 349-4500 2/9pdRV Parts and Service - General Maintenanceto Major Repairs. Anglin’s inOtto, (828) 349-4500 2/9pdEastern Band of CherokeeIndiansFor Deadlines and applications please call 497-8131.Indian Preference does apply A current job application mustbe submitted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of aTribal application.Positions OpenClosing February 17,2012 @ 4 PM1. Beneits & Compensation Specialist- Beneits & Compensation ($34,900-$44,500)2. Environmental Compliance Oficer- OENR ($31,700-$40,420)Closing February 10, 2012 @ 4 pm1. Utility Worker- QHA ($18,140-$22,680)2. Water/Field Technician- Water & Sewer ($26,140-$33,340)3. Fiscal Agent- Travel & Tourism ($23,740-$30,280)4. Carpenter- QHA ($23,740-$30,280)5. Maintenance Utility- Facility Mgt (Snowbird)($19,980-$24,980)6. Telecommunicator- Public Safety ($23,740-$30,280)7. Patrol Oficer- CPD ($28,790-$36,710)8. Juvenile Oficer- CPD ($28,790-$36,710)9. Utility Worker- Sanitation ($18,140-$22,680)Closing February 3, 2012 @ 4 pm1. Auditor II- Internal Audit ($38,410-$48,980)Open Until Filled1. EMT-P (Part-time) – EMS2. Teacher- Tribal Child Care3. Teacher Assistant- Tribal Child Care4. New Kituwah Academy Elem. Administrator- KPEP5. Language Specialist- KPEP6. Academy Teacher- KPEPHealth & Medical Positions1. C.N.A.– Tsali Care Center2. LPN- PT- Tsali Care Center3. LPN- Tsali Care Center4. Cook- Tsali Care Center5. CHR- CHR (Snowbird)6. Housekeeper- Tsali Care Center7. Certiied Medication Aide- Tsali Care Center8. Registration Clerk- Analenisgi9. Phlebotomist/Clinical Assistant- Diabetes10. Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner- Diabetes11. Staff RN- Home Health12. Public Health RN- Community Health13. Manager- Home Health14. RN Supervisor/Wound Care Specialist- Wound Care15. Clinical Psychologist- AnalenisgiDownload Applications/Job Descriptions at the following website!http://www.nc-cherokee.com/humanresources/employment/jobopportunitiesFor Rent – Creekside, Needmore Avon Shop. Acquoni Road. ValentineArea, 1100 sq. feet house. 2BR, 1bath, Baskets, Jewelry, Balloons, BakedD, FP, suitable for single or couple. Goods, Silk Flowers, Stuffed Animals.YARD SALES650/month, $650/deposit. 488- Open 9am til ?? Come by and buy your752. 3/1pd sweetheart a very special gift! 2/9pd Gigantic Indoor Yard Sale – February11 from 8am – 1pm at the CeremonialGrounds multi-purpose building.2/9pdHuge Indoor Flea Market and Breakfast($5.00). Sat. 2/8/12 from 8am –1pm, Yellowhill Community Building.Limited number of tables available for$10. Contact Reugen 497-2043 or Andrea736-4746. 2/16pd

cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahliTHURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 201219EMPLOYMENTCHA hiring Seasonal Workers at VillageThe Cherokee Historical Association is looking to hire seasonal workers at theOconaluftee Indian Village for the up and coming 2012 season. We are looking toill the positions of crafters, guides, costumers, re-enactors and lecturers. Somepositions will require auditions along with an interview. Applications are availableat the Cherokee Historical Association administration building located at564 Tsali Blvd across from the Museum. If you have any questions please feelfree to contact Michael Lambert at 828-497-2111 ex. 215. 2/16FIELD INTERVIEWERS needed for part time/temp work in Jackson and SwainCounties, NC beginning mid-April. Eve/weekends, reliable car, phone req. Paidtraining provided ; $13.41/hr + mileage. Go to www.norc.org for further informationand to apply. EOE 2/9Lead MasonORGANIZATION: Cherokee Boys Club, Inc., P. O. Box 507, Cherokee, NC 28719(52 Cherokee Boys Club Loop, Cherokee, NC 28719)DEPARTMENT: Construction and FacilitiesOPENING DATE: February 9, 2012CLOSING DATE: February 23, 2012REQUIREMENTS: Must have High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent combinationof education and related experience. Required – eight to ten years workexperience in all masonry disciplines. Must be able to track all jobs, includingmaterials, equipment and planning.DESCRIPTION: To obtain a complete Job Description, please see Tiffani Reed,HR Coordinator, at the Cherokee Boys Club, Monday through Friday from 8:30a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or call (828) 497-9101.Must complete a pre-employment and ongoing random drug test. Must complywith drug-free workplace rules and CBC Board policies in regards to thedrug-free policy.Indian Preference does apply in the illing of this position. If claiming IndianPreference, applicant must submit the appropriate certiicate. 2/16Carpenter’s Helper/Electrician’s HelperORGANIZATION: Cherokee Boys Club, Inc., P. O. Box 507, Cherokee, NC 28719(52 Cherokee Boys Club Loop, Cherokee, NC 28719)DEPARTMENT: Construction and FacilitiesOPENING DATE: February 9, 2012CLOSING DATE: February 23, 2012REQUIREMENTS: Must have High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent combinationof education and related experience. Must have one to ive years of electricalexperience.DESCRIPTION: To obtain a complete Job Description, please see Tiffani Reed,HR Coordinator, at the Cherokee Boys Club, Monday through Friday from 8:30a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or call (828) 497-9101.Must complete a pre-employment and ongoing random drug test. Must complywith drug-free workplace rules and CBC Board policies in regards to thedrug-free policy.Indian Preference does apply in the illing of this position. If claiming IndianPreference, applicant must submit the appropriate certiicate. 2/16Cherokee Central Schools Position OpeningsAdministration Assistant - Cherokee Culture Dept.Two year degree in Secretarial, Business or Ofice related ield, or work experiencein business ofice management organization and related technical skillareas. Must have experience in budget and inance.Asst. Golf CoachAsst Softball CoachHead JV Soft Ball CoachHead Women's Soccer CoachAsst. Track CoachAll positions are opened till illed. For applications email nchiltoskie@cherokeecentral.gaggle.comor call (828) 554-5096 2/9Western Carolina University is seeking qualiied individuals for the followingpositions:• Program Director for ABSN (School of Nursing) (#1712)• Director of Major Gifts (#1681)• Dean, College of Business (0311)• BB&T Distinguished Professor (1457)• Assoc/Full Prof/Dept Head (1731)• Asst/Assoc Prof, Accounting (1247)• Asst/Assoc Prof, Eng & Tech (2017)• Assistant Professor, Hosp & Tourism,(2031)• Asst/Assoc Prof. , Human Services (2207)• Asst Professor, Music Technology (1236)• Asst Professor, Math & Comp Sci (1315)• Asst Professor, Criminology (2325)• Asst Professor, English (1537)• Assistant Professor, Human Svcs (1594)&(1384)• Asst/Assoc Prof, Human Svcs (1703)• Asst/Assoc Prof, Physical Therapy (112720)• Assoc Dean, Education & Allied Prof (0156)• Coordinator of Technology (5050)• Academic Advisor (112705)• Outreach Counselor (5308)• Research Compliance Ofcr (121717)• Professional Nurse (HOURLY)• Admin Support Assoc (2158)• Counselor, Pre-Doc Intern (1373 & 5301)Please go to jobs.wcu.edu for details and to apply online. AA/EOE 2/9BIDs, RFPs, etc.ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDSEastern Band of Cherokee IndiansEngineering, Survey and Design Program (ESD)Tribal Utilities Bldg.1840 Paint Town RoadP.O. Box 547Cherokee, N.C. 28719Ph. (828) 497-1892Project Title: Domestic Water Well Drilling in Five Western Counties ofNorth CarolinaThe Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Tribal Construction Program is requestingseparate sealed bids for the services of a licensed water well driller forthe purpose of drilling an estimated 50 water wells in western North Carolina betweenMay, 2012 and November, 2013.The project area is located in Jackson, Swain, Cherokee, Haywood and GrahamCounties with the bulk of the work anticipated to be within a 20 mile radiusof Cherokee, NC. An estimated 50 wells will be drilled as needed during the contractperiod. Prospective bidders must be familiar with the terrain and drillingpractices of western North Carolina. Contract speciications and bidding documentswill be provided to any licensed well driller upon request. Contact Mr. KenGreen at (828)497-1892 or by email at kengree@nc-cherokee.com to request abid package.Bid packages should be addressed to Mr. Green at the address above andmust be received by 11:00 a.m., March 7, 2012 at which time they will be openedin accordance with TERO procedures. Any bid received after the time and datespeciied shall not be considered.This work is being funded by the Indian Health Service. Please be advisedthat Indian Preference (TERO) applies for this contract. Equal Employment Opportunity(EEO) documentation required by Executive Order 11246 as Amendedand regulations (41 CFR Part 60-4) shall be applicable throughout the performanceof any work awarded pursuant to this solicitation.If you have any questions or comments, please contact Mr. Green at (828)497-1892 or by email at kengree@nc-cherokee.com. 2/16

20 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2012 cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahliBIDs, RFPs, etc.Requests for ProposalsEastern Band of Cherokee IndiansBuilding Construction810 Acquoni RoadP.O. Box 455Cherokee, North Carolina 28719Phone: (828) 497-8137Projects: Engineering Services –Acquoni/Drama Rd intersection ImprovementsThe Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is requesting quotes for the compleionof the above mentioned project. The deadline for submitting a proposal wille March 2nd, 2012 at 2:30p.m.Please be advised that all TERO rules and regulations, Tribal procurementolicies, applicable state and federal rules, regulations and laws shall apply to theerformance of any work awarded pursuant to this solicitation and to the prourementof work solicited through this advertisement.You may request the full RFP and bid requirements for proposals through theuilding Construction Ofice, or TERO. If you have any questions or comments,lease contact Building Construction at (828)-497-8137. 2/16ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDSOLD NUMBER FOUR SEWER LINE UPGRADEEASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANSCHEROKEE, NORTH CAROLINAPursuant to the General Statues of North Carolina (143-129 et. seq.), separatesealed bids for the construction of Old Number Four Sewer Line Upgrade areinvited and will be received by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in the mainconference room of the Ginger Lynn Welch Complex, at 810 Acquoni Road,Cherokee, North Carolina 28719 until 2:00 p.m., local time on Tuesday, March6th, 2012 and then at said ofice be opened in accordance with accepted TEROprocedures. The bids will be for the furnishing of all labor and material as speci-ied and all equipment entering into the construction of the following: approximately324 linear feet of 36” Sanitary Sewer main crossing the Oconaluftee River.Each bid must be made on the blank forms provided with the bound copiesof the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS and must be enclosed in an opaque sealed envelopeand addressed to Damon Lambert, Building Construction Manager for theEastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Each envelope should be clearly marked onthe outside "Bid for Old Number Four Sewer Line Upgrade River Crossing", withthe name and address of the bidder.The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be examined at the following locations:TERO OficeGinger Welch BuildingCherokee, NCRequests for QualiicationsEastern Band of Cherokee IndiansBuilding Construction Oficewww.ebciconstruction.com(828)-497-8137EBCI JUSTICE CENTERThe Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Building Construction Ofice is reuestingsealed proposals for a Construction Manager at Risk for the Justice Cener.Bids are due by 2:30pm March 6th, 2012.Please be advised that all TERO rules and regulations, Tribal procurementolicies, applicable state and federal rules, regulations and laws shall apply to theerformance of any work awarded pursuant to this solicitation and to the prourementof work solicited through this advertisement.You may request the full RFQ and proposal requirements through the BuildngConstruction Ofice, or TERO. If you have any questions or comments, pleasese the contact information above. 2/23One Feather deadlineMonday at 12noonDewberry & Davis, Inc.2301 Rexwoods Drive, Suite 200Raleigh, North Carolina 27607CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, including complete drawings and speciications,may be obtained at the ofice of Dewberry & Davis, Inc. located at 2301 RexwoodsDrive, Suite 200, Raleigh, North Carolina 27607, upon payment of $75.00(non-refundable) for each set. The Engineer will require a 24-hour notice priorto pick up of CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. Sets will be mailed, if requested, upon receiptof $75.00 for each set of CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. Plans and speciicationswill be available by February 9, 2012.A Pre-Bid Conference will be held for this project. Attendance of the Pre-BidConference by the Bidder is not required. The Pre-Bid Conference will be held inthe main conference room of the Ginger Lynn Welch Complex, at 810 AcquoniRoad, Cherokee, North Carolina 28719, at 1:30 p.m., local time on Tuesday, February21st, 2012. Attendance of the Pre-Bid Conference by Bidders is encouraged,but not mandatory.The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids and any part of a bid,and to waive informalities and technicalities in the bids.ALL CONTRACTORS AND SUBCONTRACTORS SHALL ADHERE TO BIDDINGREQUIREMENTS. In a purchase of goods and/or services, a procuring entity shallgive TERO-certiied vendors certiied in applicable ield an opportunity to bid onthe needed goods and/or services. If a certiied vendor is the lowest bidder, theTERO-certiied vendor shall be awarded the contract. If a certiied vendor is notthe low bidder, the three certiied vendors closest to the low bid shall be given achance to re-bid. If a TERO vendor’s re-bid is a responsible bid and at or within5% of the lowest responsible bid, then the TERO Certiied vendor shall beawarded the bid. These vendors will have 72 working hours (excluding weekendsand holidays) to respond with a re-bid. If no certiied vendor bids or rebidswithin the required percentage of the lowest responsible bid, the awardshall be made to the lowest responsible bidder that is a non-priority irm.Bidder must include completed minority or women-owned subcontractordocumentation form(s) in order for the bids to be considered responsive andvalid.Neither the Owner nor the Engineer will be responsible for full or partial setsof Contract Documents, including any addendum, obtained from any othersource.Bidders must certify that they do not and will not maintain or provide fortheir employees any facilities that are segregated on a basis of race, color, creedor national origin, and so certify with the form included in the Contract Documents.No consideration will be given to any request for Plans and Speciicationsafter three (3) days prior to the date for receiving bids.This 3rd day of February, 2012Cherokee, North CarolinaDamon Lambert, Building Construction ManagerEastern Band of Cherokee Indians 2/23

cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahliTHURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 201221OLEGALSINTENT TO FILEEastern Band of Cherokee IndiansRevenue DepartmentPO Box 537Cherokee, NC 28719Re: Complaint for Money owedanielle Adams Jessica Haigler Devin Smathersoseph Preston Allen, Jr. Steven Hall Lauren Smithora Altiman Heather Harlan Timmy Ray Smitharl Arch Tashi Herzmark Laurie Taylorukas Arch Donna Jackson Mark Taylortefanie Arch Stacey Jenkins Melissa L. Taylorustin Barnes Melanie Johnson Cody Teesateskieachel Bernhisel Ashley Keel Brittany M. Thompsonevin Blackfox William Killian IV Kelcye Walkerohn A. Bradley Brittany N. Lambert Hawk Walkingstickina Bradley Jesse Lambert Philenia Walkingstickamantha Bradley Greta Lane Ariella Wattyawn Brown Tina Laws Jamie R. Welchheyenne Carson Alysia Logan Rebecca Winchesteria D. Chandler Donna Long Mark Winsteadsaiah Chekelelee Leslie M. Lossiah Kristina M. Wolfeommy J. Chekelelee Natasha Maney Matthew G. Yorkregory Cline Danielle Mark Sasha Youngdeerevin Cochran Aletha M. Mathis Beverly Bennettiweseah Codynah Kansas P. McKinnell Daniel Walkingstick, Jramon Corral Ashley McManus Margaret Swayneyonda Cowan Chelsea McManus Glen Davis, Jr.organ Crisp Martin Murphy Elsie C. Standingdeerayla Crowe Angela Nelson Annette Sequoyahristin Crowe Michelle Orr James David Maneyalia Crowe Thomas Owl Lisa Maney Fradyebecca Crowe David Owle, Jr. Sammi L. Sequoyahakoshi Cruz Eric Owle Lewis E. Birdlen Davis, Jr. Jerome Parker Lula Sequoyahohnathon Davis Sandra Price Gloria Vargasarah Dupree Tashina Rabner Katie Johnsonoss Escobedo Stephanie Roberts Minda P. Everhartmanda Ganelli Keshia Sequoyah Candy Rossope Welch Garcia Lystia Shell Stephanie Wattyylea Habitzruther Patrick Shell Justin Lambertichard Bradley Desiree R. Silva Faye BirdCinda VillaTake notice that the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is seeking relief foroney owed.You are required to make a defense to such pleading no later than the 1stay of March 2012 said date and upon your failure to do so the party seekinggainst you will apply to the court for the relief sought.his the 6th day of January 2012innie Jumperilling & Credit Clerk, PO Box 537, Cherokee, NC 28719 (828) 497-1024 2/9Eastern Band of Cherokee IndiansCherokee, North CarolinaEdwin James Smith Sr.EST 11-052The Court in the exercise of its jurisdiction of the probate of wills and the administration of estates,nd upon application of the iduciary, has adjudged legally suficient the qualiication of the iduciaryamed below and orders that Letters be issued in the above estate.The iduciary is fully authorized by the laws of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to receive anddminister all of the assets belonging to the estate, and these letters are issued to attest to that authoritynd to certify that it is now in full force and effect.Date to submit claims: April 19itness my hand and the Seal of the Cherokee Court.ary Jane GilesO Box 891herokee, NC 28719 4/19pdEastern Band of Cherokee IndiansCherokee, North CarolinaIrene Bradley SmithEST 11-053The Court in the exercise of its jurisdiction of the probate of wills and the administration of estates,and upon application of the iduciary, has adjudged legally suficient the qualiication of the iduciarynamed below and orders that Letters be issued in the above estate.The iduciary is fully authorized by the laws of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to receive andadminister all of the assets belonging to the estate, and these letters are issued to attest to that authorityand to certify that it is now in full force and effect.Date to submit claims: April19Witness my hand and the Seal of the Cherokee Court.Mary Jane GilesPO Box 891Cherokee, NC 28719Edwin James Smith Jr.142 Brookhaven DriveMoore, SC 293694/19pdWANTED BACKStolen BasketsThis basket, along with a drop-handlewhite oak purse basket, was stolenfrom my home in the Fisher BranchHousing project on Friday, Jan. 20. Thebasket is old and believed to have beenmade by Lucy George. It was in perfectcondition. The purse basket, which containeda lid, was also an old basket, andwas dark in color. I am fairly certain whostole the baskets, but I do not knowwhere they may have been pawned. Anyinformation leading to the location ofthese baskets would be greatly appreciated.I will buy them back. Please contactSandi Owle at 497-7485 during weekday hours.OneFeatherdeadlineMonday at12 noon

22 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2012 cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahliCherokee in a SnapLYNNE HARLAN/EBCI Public RelaonsChief visits with WCU headPrincipal Chief Michell Hicks (right) met with Western Carolina UniversityChancellor David Belcher on Friday, Feb. 3 to discuss the future of theWCU/Tribal projects, iniaves and opportunies.Photo by Amy Pete-Ochoa/Tsali ManorWear Red DayNaonal Wear Red Day for “Go Red for Women” was Friday, Feb. 3. In showing support for thefight against heart disease in women, many seniors at Tsali Manor wore red. As you can see in thephoto, there were quite a few seniors who support the cause. The next wear red or pink day atTsali Manor will be on Valenne’s Day, Tuesday, Feb. 14.Photo by Amy Pete-Ochoa/Tsali ManorElvis in the buildingElvis was in the building at Tsali Manor on Monday, Feb 6. Mahew Sco isan Elvis impersonator from Pigeon Forge, Tenn. He performs at area seniorcenters and rest homes. He is shown here serenading Jobee Kalonaheskie.LYNNE HARLAN/EBCI Public RelaonsGovernor tours casino expansionLast week, (le-right) Richard Sneed, TCGE Board member; Principal Chief Michell Hicks; GovernorBeverly Perdue; John Houser, TCGE Board Member and Ray Rose, TCGE Board member toured theHarrah’s Casino expansion.

cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahliTHURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 201223“Jasmine Michell Lilejohn”“My Baby”When you were born, you were abeauful baby.I remember when you playedbasketball with “B.Town” on your shirt.You were a feisty lile squirt.Then you turned into a teenager.I wish I can be by you and lead youright, always there to hold your hand.Then came your babies all three, pureas gold.I wish I can hold them forever andnever grow old.You all mean more than life itself.On the 25th you will be 21 years old.I may be far away, but you will be onmy mind all day long.We have both been right.We have both been wrong.Even though we are far apart, it justmakes us strong.Today is your special day.I wish you the best and for you tohave many more.Happy BirthdayLove, DadFeb. 9thKylan PantherHappy 1st Bday!Love you bunchesGrandma Wanda & Grandpa LarryXOXOwww.theonefeather.com

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