Feb. 9, 2012 - Eastern Band of Cherokee

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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
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