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CONTENTS © 2010The Cherokee One FeatherYear 45, No. 1

THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2010Cherokee’s Award-Winning Newspaper since 1966 www.nc-cherokee.com/onefeather Still only 50 Cents

Cherokeeone featherSEQUOYAH #2 NEW

COURSE in U.S.

Monteith winsFrell Owl Award

Carmaleta Monteith (left), an EBCI tribal

member, was awarded the 2009 Frell

Owl Award during a Cherokee Boys Club

luncheon last month.

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3rd Place General Excellence2009 NAJA Media Awards

Snowbird Elder honoredin Raleigh

EBCI Tribal Elder Daniel Rattler, from the

Snowbird Community, recently traveled to Raleigh

to accept the Angela Moore Trogdon Adult Basic

Skills Student of the Year Award.

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LADY BRAVES WIN TOURNAMENT PAGE 19

Tribe to consider Partnership with Orlando Wilson The EBCI could possibly partner with

famed fisherman Orlando Wilson on an

outdoor store similar in nature to Bass

Pro Shop.

PAGE 4

Waste Water Treatment Plant Expansion discussedA plan that would double the capacity of

the EBCI Waste Water Treatment Plant, lo-

cated in the Birdtown Community, was

discussed by the Planning Board last

month.

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DAWN ARNEACH/One Feather

Golf Magazine named Sequoyah Na�onal Golf Club #2 on its 2009 list of“Best New Golf Courses You Can Play.” PAGE 2

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Church Break-In Info NeededStraight Fork Bap�st Church has had several break-ins over the past

month and we need your help in finding the criminal(s). Two items stolenwere an American flag and a portable stereo (only one speaker wastaken). There was also damage to a door and to our storage building.

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Sequoyah Nationalnamed Top Course

By SCOTT MCKIE B.P.ONE FEATHER STAFF

Golf Magazine has named Sequoyah National Golf Course #2 on its 2009 list

of “Top 100 New Courses that You Can Play.” The course, which is owned by the East-

ern Band of Cherokee Indians, was designed by famed golf designer Robert Trent Jones

II and opened in late August.

In its review of the course, Golf Magazine wrote, “It's spectacular throughout,

but stray off the tee and you'll have a better chance of beating the casino than you will

of making par.”

Sequoyah National boasts green fees ranging from $65-$110. The new course

at French Lick Resort in French Lick, IN took the top spot in the Golf Magazine list. Its

green fees are $350.

“Being named the #2 Best New Course in the country by Golf Magazine is an

accomplishment in which every member of the Eastern Band should take pride,” said

Jeremy Boone, CGCS. Boone, an EBCI tribal member is the Golf Course Superinten-

dent at Sequoyah.

In a pre-opening interview in August, Boone commented that the views on the

course are breathtaking and are truly one its focal points. “There’s place on this golf

course where, if you stand still, all you hear is birds and wind. You don’t hear traffic.

You don’t see houses.” He said, on a clear day, you can see Clingman’s Dome located

in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Vice Chief Larry Blythe, who was instrumental in the golf course project, said

he was very proud of the accomplishment and said the golf course is truly “world class”.

For more information on Sequoyah National Golf Course, call (828) 497-3000

or visit www.sequoyahnational.com.

COVER STORY


Sequoyah Na�onal Golf Course has been named one of the top new courses in the coun-try.

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Photo courtesy of Tony Calvin/Harrah’s Cherokee

Chuck Anderson (le�) and Ashley Gegg of Fort Mill, South Carolina were photographedshortly a�er Mr. Anderson purchased the first beer on the casino floor at Harrah’s Chero-kee Casino & Hotel. The big moment happened at approx 11:05 am on Wednesday, Dec.16.

First Drink served on Floor at Harrah’s Cherokee

SUBMITTED By DARLENE WAYCASTER CHEROKEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The Cherokee Chamber of Commerce held the 2nd Annual Cherokee Native

Christmas on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009. The festival took place at the River Bend Park

Area in Downtown Cherokee and featured authentic Cherokee artisans and entertain-

ment.

There was also a surprise visit from Santa! Santa arrived on the new Cherokee

Trolley with gifts for the all the Children and fun was had by the whole family. The

weather was cold, but clear and beautiful. Both locals and visitors came to watch the en-

tertainment, visit the artist booths and of course see Santa. To end the event Santa read

“Twas The Night Before Christmas” to the kids and passed out all the gifts.

The Cherokee Chamber of Commerce related they would like to thank the fol-

lowing artesian vendors for participating: Tony Walkingstick, Crist Woody, Christina

Bennett, and Lola Swimmer.

“We’d also like to thank our entertainment, Tony Walkingstick, Kituwah Acad-

emy Immersion School Children, Miss Cherokee Rachael Welch, and of course Santa,”

said Chamber officials. “Thanks goes out to Todd Kent with The Sound of Music for

the Christmas music, Santa’s elves Jordan and Natalie Arch, Cherokee Travel and Pro-

motions for supplying Santa a chair, Santa’s Land for the great advertising and use of

other items, and Cherokee Transit for taking Santa throughout town and bringing him

to the event to surprise the children.”

A special “thank you” to the Cherokee Native Christmas committee for the

many volunteer hours of planning and to those who volunteered on the cold December

day; Theresa & Ray Williamson, Hope Husky, Todd Kent, Sherrene Swayney, Heather

Burgess, and Tunie and Mike Braun. For more information, please contact: Darlene

Waycaster Cherokee Chamber of Commerce 828-497-6700 www.cherokeesmokies.com

New Submission Deadlines forThe Cherokee One Feather Tuesdays by noon

Cherokee Chamber ofCommerce News


Tribe to consider Partnership with Orlando Wilson


he EBCI could possibly part-

ner with famed fisherman

Orlando Wilson on an out-

door store similar in nature to

Bass Pro Shop. The idea, in

the preliminary stages of development,

was discussed at the EBCI Planning

Board meeting on Monday, Dec. 14.

Dr. Mickey Duvall, director of

EBCI Planning and Economic Develop-

ment, gave a presentation on the idea

which would establish the first Orlando

Wilson Outdoor World Store in Chero-

kee. The store would establish a new re-

tail brand and would be the first in a

planned branded chain of stores.

“The deal looks sound,” said Dr.

Duvall who related that the store would

generate around $26 million in gross

sales each year and could create around

125 jobs in Cherokee. “You can see the

potential for profit here is good.”

The proposed store, which has

an initial project price tag of $14 million,

would be located on a 4.1 acre piece of

property located on the right side of US

441 spur across from the Food Lion de-

velopment. Spake Development was set

to develop that property, but according to

Dr. Duvall they were not able to garner

funding for their project and it fell

through.

The proposed store would in-

clude a 50,000 square foot building and a

25,000 square foot covered area to sell

boats, ATVs, and other similar items.

Several Tribal Council members

raised questions on the proposal.

Painttown Rep. Tommye

Saunooke said the lack of an established

brand makes her leery, “If he doesn’t

even have a store; that does concern me.

It may be a good opportunity for us, but

it will be a good opportunity for him too.

Is he not going to put up anything?”

She also said that she wants a

firm commitment from the namesake. “I

just don’t want to drag this out like Wal-

Mart. I don’t want to go through the

same thing with another outfit promising,

promising, promising and not going any-

where.”

Birdtown Rep. Tunney Crowe

commented, “I think if we’re going to

fund this thing we should call it the

Cherokee Outdoor Center, not the Or-

lando Wilson Outdoor Center.”

Principal Chief Michell Hicks

said that name recognition would be a

large selling point for the project. “We

could potentially generate a Cherokee-

named facility, but would it be strong

enough when marketing it outside of

Asheville?”

He said the Tribe needs to go out

and look at new opportunities and have

confidence in what the Tribe itself can

do. “We have to create something unique

for Cherokee.”

Dr. Duvall said he contacted

Bass Pro Shop, Sports Authority, and

Gander Mountain and none wished to lo-

cate in Cherokee due to the traffic vol-

ume. He said Bass Pro, in particular,

wishes to have traffic counts in the range

of 160,000/day and the volume at the lo-

cation in Cherokee is around 18,000/day.

Planning Board did not take ac-

tion on the proposal and agreed to dis-

cuss this issue in future meetings.

T

NEWS ka-no-he-da

Harrah’s Employees donate to Toy for TotsSUBMITTED By CHARLES PRINGLE

The WNC Toys for Tots cam-

paign received more than 1,000 toys – in-

cluding stuffed animals, dolls, cars and

trucks, games, books and more – from

Harrah’s Cherokee Casino & Hotel em-

ployees as part of the 2009 Toys for Tots

Campaign. This year, construction

workers from Turner Construction and

Yates-Rentenbach joined the campaign as

members of the Harrah’s Cherokee fam-

ily with their own contributions arriving

in two trucks.

A human “bucket brigade” of

more than 100 HERO volunteers from

Harrah’s Cherokee and Turner Construc-

tion moved the toys at 11am, Monday,

Dec. 21, from the hotel sky bridge down

to an awaiting 18-foot long train, the

Toys for Tots parade float, which trans-

ported the toys from the casino to the

Toys for Tots Headquarters in Franklin,

NC.

“This is by far our largest single

donation,” said Toys for Tots Coordinator

Randy D. Hughes, Commandant of the

Smoky Mountain Detachment. “The toys

from the Harrah’s Cherokee employees

will allow us to meet our goal for needy

children here in Western North Carolina.

We have grown to rely on the generous

employees here to put us over the top

each year. We couldn’t do it without

them.”

The mission of the U. S. Marine

Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is

to collect new, unwrapped toys during

October, November and December each

year, and distribute those toys as Christ-

mas gifts to needy children in the com-

munities in which the campaign is

conducted and to unite all the members

of the communities in a common cause.

Human Resources Vice Presi-

dent Jo Blaylock said, “The Toys for

Tots campaign has become part of our

employee culture here at Harrah’s Chero-

kee. The employees are always so gener-

ous during the toy drive and it means so

much to children here and in the sur-

rounding counties. I’m proud of our em-

ployees for their spirit of community

involvement, especially at this time of

year.”

Once the toys were safely loaded

in the sleigh, Harrah’s Cherokee cele-

brated the successful toy drive by serving

cake and coffee to casino guests, employ-

ees and volunteers who helped with the

toy pick-up.

Charles is the Public Rela�ons Directorfor Harrah’s Cherokee Casino & Hotel.

>>Photo courtesy of Charles Pringle

Julie Millard and Glenna Wolfe clownaround with two toy possums being do-

nated to the USMC drive.


NEWS ka-no-he-da

Vice Chief makes SpecialChristmas Delivery

SUBMITTED By LYNNE HARLAN EBCI Public Rela�ons Coordinator

Vice Chief Larry Blythe and Phyl-

lis Ashenfelter delivered 66 Christmas

stockings to the patients at the Seven

Clans Dialysis Center in Cherokee on

Thursday, Dec. 17. The stockings have

become a tradition for the patients and

staff at the center.

In correlation with Dialysis Sup-

port Group Leader David McQueen, this

project began in 2004 and has continued

since that time.

“The stockings are just a re-

minder to those on dialysis that the

elected officials have not forgotten them

and that we're thinking of them at Christ-

mas time,” said Vice Chief Blythe.

The stockings contain apples, or-

agnes, candy, cookies and gum with a

hand made ornament basket.

The Vice Chief’s office related,

“It is a pleasure for the Vice Chief to go

in person and spend some time with each

of the patients. He is well received and

much gratitude is extended for his

thoughtfulness. We wish the best to all

patients and staff of Seven Clans.”

Since the beginning of this proj-

ect, Vice Chief Blythe has presented 326

stockings to the patients at the Dialysis

Center.

Photo courtesy of Lynne Harlan Vice Chief Larry Blythe (right) delivered 66 Christmas Boxes to the pa�ents at the SevenClans Dialysis Center on Thursday, Dec. 17.

Gov. Perdue reappoints Junaluska to Arts Council

RALEIGH – Gov. Bev Perdue

has reappointed Marie L. Junaluska, an

EBCI tribal member, of Cherokee to the

North Carolina Arts Council.

Junaluska is an interpreter for the

Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and is

a former Tribal Council Representatives

for the Painttown Community. She re-

ceived the Community Recognition Award

in 1997, the Friends of Sequoyah Award in

2004, and the Peacemaker of the Year

Award in 2008. She attended Western Car-

olina University.

The council advises the secretary

of the Department of Cultural Resources

on the study, collection and maintenance

of arts information and provides assistance

to local organizations and communities.

The council also

advises on the ex-

change of informa-

tion and promotion

of programs be-

tween public and

private organiza-

tions, identifies re-

search needs in art

areas and encour-

ages such research.

The council has 25

members, each serving a three-year term.

The governor appoints all members.

-- Office of the Governor

Note: One Feather staff contributed tothis report.

Expansion of Waste Water TreatmentPlant discussed


A plan that would double the ca-

pacity of the EBCI Waste Water Treatment

Plant, located in the Birdtown Community,

was discussed by the Planning Board on

Monday, Dec. 14. The plant currently has

a capacity of three million gallons per day,

and the proposed expansion would double

that to six million gallons per day.

Mike Calhoun, of Vaughn and

Melton Engineering in Asheville, gave a

presentation to Planning Board on the pre-

liminary plans for the project. Along with

several others, Calhoun has toured a few

existing treatment plants in Atlanta and

Raleigh and one in Highlands. “We did

those tours to get an idea of the recent

technology.”

Principal Chief Michell Hicks

said it is important to keep growth in mind

when planning for the expansion of the

plant. “Let’s just make sure that we’re

planning – it has to be at least 15-20 years.

We’ve got to think out that far.”

Vice Chairman B. Ensley, who is

also chairman of Planning Board, asked

what percentage the system was at cur-

rently. Calhoun related the system aver-

ages 1.2 million gallons per day which is

close to 50 percent but said that will in-

crease dramatically with the rapid devel-

opment at the casino and the plans for

future restaurants and hotels.

Calhoun said the plans are in the

very preliminary stage at the moment and

related that a better idea of costs and the

technology that will be used will be avail-

able next month.

According to Calhoun, the plant

is currently the third largest energy user in

Cherokee right behind Harrah’s Cherokee

Casino and the Cherokee Central Schools.

There are plans to incorporate green alter-

natives into the plans for the new plant in-

cluding: variable speed pumps and high

efficiency motors, off-peak cycling, en-

hancing composting capabilities, noise re-

duction from blowers, and nutrient

removal.

Calhoun also said they will be

conservative in the expansion. “We’re

looking at using as much of the existing

treatment plant as we can.”

A period of public comment is

currently being held and comments on this

project can be sent to: Ken Green, P.O.

Box 547, Cherokee, NC 28719, or call

497-1892.

Marie Junaluska

Cherokee Rotary makes Donations

SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather photos

LEFT: Rotarian Gloria Ra�ler (le�) presents a $250 check, on behalf of the Cherokee Ro-tary Club, to Barbara Jones of the Cherokee Children’s Home. RIGHT: Ra�ler presents a$250 check to Hope Huskey represen�ng the Cherokee Chamber of Commerce. TheChamber plans to use the dona�on to help with the Transi�onal Housing Program.


NEWS ka-no-he-da

Cherokee Tribal Court ReportPROVIDED By CHEROKEE TRIBAL COURT

Judgment Summary for Dec. 14

BANNER, Jeffery, Jon

14-70.22 – Failure to Obey a Lawful

Order of the Court – Dismissed at Re-

quest of Prosecution

BIRD, Eddie

14-40.56 – Assault on a Female –

Guilty/Responsible, Batterer’s Treatment

14-30.6 – Child Abuse in the Second De-

gree – Dismissed on Plea

BRADLEY, Amber

14-10.60 – Larceny – Dismissed on Plea

CROWE, Carlotta Linette

14-40.62(a)(1) – Simple Assault –

Guilty/Responsible, 4 days active jail

time, $50 fine, $140 court costs, $250 at-

torney

14-40.50(a) – Assault with a Deadly

Weapon with Intent to Kill Inflicting Se-

rious Injury – Dismissed on Plea

CUCUMBER, Bobby Joe

14-40.54 – Assault Inflicting Serious

Bodily Injury – Dismissed – Prosecuting

Witness Failed to Appear

FRENCH, Ina F.

14-25.2 – Drugs (Simple Poss. Marijuana

<0.5oz)

GEORGE, John Cameron

14-5.3 – Telephone Harassment (DV) -

Dismissed – Prosecuting Witness Failed

to Appear

JOHNSON, Jaqueline M.

14-10.60(c) – Grand Larceny (>$1,000) –

Dismissed at Request of Prosecution

14-10.61 – Receiving or Possessing

Stolen Property – Dismissed at Request

of Prosecution

JOHNSON, Phoenix C.

14-10.60 – Larceny – Called & Failed

KIRKLAND, Christopher

14-5.2 – Communicating Threats – Dis-

missed on Plea

14-10.9 – Criminal Mischief – Dismissed

on Plea

14-40.56 – Assault on a Female (DV) –

Guilty/Responsible, 12 months jail time

suspended, 12 months probation, $200

probation fee, $100 fine, $140 court

costs, $350 attorney

14-10.16 – Second Degree Trespass –

Guilty/Responsible

LARCH, Tanner

14-40.32 – Custodial Interference – Dis-

missed on Plea

14-10.9 – Criminal Mischief –

Guilty/Responsible, Costs waived. Run

concurrent with TR-09-0649

14-10.64 – Unauthorized Use of Motor

Vehicle – Dismissed on Plea

14-30.1(a)(1) – Contributing to the

Delinquency or Undisciplined of a

Minor – Dismissedon Plea

20-138.1(a) – Driving While Impaired –

Guilty/Responsible, 60 days jail time

suspended, 12 months probation, $200

fine, $140 court costs, $350 attorney,

$1000 DARE, $50 restitution ordered,

Obtain Financial Assistance, write a let-

ter of apology

20-7(a) – No Operator’s License – Dis-

missed on Plea

20-146(a) – Left of Center – Dismissed

on Plea

20-166(c) – Hit and Run: Failed to Stop

at Scene of Accident – Dismissed on Plea

14-40.55 – Assault with Deadly Weapon

(DV) – Dismissed on Plea


Guilty/Responsible, Costs waived. Run

concurrent with TR-09-0649

LOCUST, Jr. James William


Dismissed at the Request of the Prosecut-

ing Witness

LYNCH, Kenneth D.


Stolen Property – Prayer for Judgment

Continued, $140 court costs, no author-

ized presence on the Reservation

14-10.60(c) – Grand Larceny (>$1,000) –

Dismissed on Plea

MAHSETKY, Henry Whiperwill

14-10.40 – Burglary – Dismissed with

Leave to Refile

14-10.60(c) – Grand Larceny (>$1,000) –

Dismissed with Leave to Refile

14-10.11 – Injuring Real Property – Dis-

missed with Leave to Refile


Stolen Property – Dismissed with Leave

to Refile

MULLINS – Cynthia

14-25.2 – Drugs: Possession of Drug

Paraphernalia – Dismissed at Request of

Prosecution

14.25.2 – Drugs (Poss. Schedule II) –

Dismissed at Request of Prosecution

PARKER, Vickie S.

20-28 – Revoked Driver’s License – Dis-

missed on Plea

20-141(e) – Speeding in excess of posted

speed limit – Dismissed on Plea


Guilty/Responsible, 14 days jail time

suspended, 12 months probation, 7 days

active jail time, $1000 fine, $140 court

costs, $250 attorney, $200 probation fee,

$1000 DARE, Obtain Substance Abuse

Assessment

PEPION, James D.

20-166(c) – Hit and Run: Failed to Stop

at Scene of Accident – Guilty/Responsi-

ble, 7 days jail time suspended, 6 months

probation, $200 fine, $140 court costs, 24

hours community service, Obtain Sub-

stance Abuse Assessment

20-140(a) – Reckless Driving (Wanton

Disregard) – Not Guilty/Not Responsible

20-141(m) – Failure to Reduce Speed to

Avoid an Accident – Not Guilty/Not Re-

sponsible


Not Guilty/Not Responsible

PHEASANT, Thomas E.

14-15.6(a) – Providing Alcoholic Bever-

ages to Persons under 21 – Dismissed –

Insufficient Evidence to Warrant Prose-

cution

SHELL, Cheryl Renee

14-5.3 – Telephone Harassment (DV) –

Dismissed at the Request of Prosecuting

Witness

14-40.62(a)(1) – Simple Assault (DV) –

Dismissed at the Request of the Prosecut-

ing Witness

SMOKER, April C.

14-40.50(a) – Assault with a Deadly

Weapon with Intent to Kill Inflicting Se-

rious Injury – Prayer for Judgment Con-

tinued, Amended to Simple Assault, $140

court costs

TAYLOR, Paul K.

20-140.4(a)(2) – No Helmet (Driver/Pas-

senger) – Guilty/Responsible, $140 court

costs

20-28 – Revoked Driver’s License – Dis-

missed on Plea

20-313(a) – No Insurance – Dismissed

on Plea

20-111(1) – Vehicles required to be Reg-

istered – Dismissed on Plea

TEESATESKIE, Patrick

14-40.55 – Assault with a Deadly

Weapon (DV) – Dismissed on Plea


gree – Guilty/Responsible, 7 days jail

time suspended, 12 months probation,

Batterer’s Treatment, $100 fine, $140

court costs, $250 attorney,

WATTY, Brandy Nicole

14-25.2 – Drugs (Poss. Schedule IV) –

Dismissed with Leave to Refile

WEIR, Loretta Renee

14-10.60 – Larceny – Dismissed at Re-

quest of Prosecution

WOLFE, Jacob D.

20-7(a) – No Operator’s License – Called

& Failed


Called & Failed

Judgment Summary for Dec. 15

DRIVER, Henry James

14-40.51(c)- Assault on a Law Enforce-

ment Officer – Dismissed – Treatment

Complete


Dismissed – Treatment Complete

McCOY, Darlene


gree – Dismissed – Insufficient Evidence

to Warrant Prosecution

McCOY, Norman

14-40.55 – Assault with Deadly Weapon

(DV) – Guilty/Responsible, 90 days ac-

tive jail time, Non-compliant with Bat-

terer’s Treatment, 90 day sentence

activated

SEQUOYAH, Sharon

14-30.3 – Compulsory School Atten-

dance – Prayer for Judgment Continued

Cherokee Preservation Foundation announced that

Daniel Martin has joined its staff as a Fellow and is assisting

the Foundation’s programming staff.

Martin has a B.S. degree in business administration

from Haskell Indian Nations University. Previously, he

worked at Vangent, Inc., and The World Company, where he

acquired managerial and customer services skills and experi-

ence.

Martin, an enrolled member of the Fort Peck Assini-

boine Sioux, lives in Bryson City.

-- Cherokee Preserva�on Founda�on

Daniel Martin joins CPF Staff

Daniel Mar�n


Shinnecocks receive Preliminary Approval for Federal Recognition


he Shinnecock Indian Na-

tion of New York heard

words on Tuesday, Dec. 15

that they’ve been waiting

to hear for 31 years – that

they’ve received preliminary approval

for federal recognition as an American In-

dian tribe.

“As a result of this finding, our more

than 30-year quest for federal recognition is fi-

nally within our grasp,” said Randy King, Shinnecock

Board of Trustees chairman. “We look forward to re-

claiming our rightful place on this list, which will enable

us to qualify for federal programs long denied to our peo-

ple. To be denied the ability to partner with

the federal government on housing,

health care, educational, and economic

justice initiatives is no longer tolera-

ble.”

The announcement was made

on Tuesday, Dec. 15 by Acting

Principal Deputy Assistant Secre-

tary – Indian Affairs George T.

Skibine. The Department of Interior

related that the Shinnecock, which

number 1,066, met all seven criteria re-

quired for recognition.

“The petitioner has occupied a land base in

Southampton, NY that was formally defined in 1703, re-

duced in size in 1859, and exists today as a state Indian

reservation,” DOI information states. “Since 1792, when

the State of New York established a political system by

which the Shinnecocks would annually elect three mem-

bers as trustees to manage Shinnecock lands, the trustees

have acted to protect Shinnecock interests.”

Shinnecock Trustee Free Bess commented, “This

preliminary ruling makes clear that our placement on the

federal list is only a matter of time. We look forward to

improving the quality of life for our people, who have

waited far too long for this day.”

Trustee Gordell Wright added, “We have long

prided ourselves on the good relationship we have had

with the State of New York and the local community

around the reservation. We fully intend to remain good

neighbors as we pursue opportunities to provide jobs for

our people.”

A final decision is expected by spring following

a 90-day comment period.

T

Monteith wins Frell Owl AwardBy SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF

armaleta Monteith,

an EBCI tribal

member who was

instrumental in the

design of the new

Cherokee Central Schools, was

awarded the 2009 Frell Owl

Award during a Cherokee Boys

Club luncheon on Wednesday,

Dec. 16. The 24th Annual

Awards presentation was held at

the Cherokee Holiday Inn.

“This truly was a sur-

prise,” Monteith said. “I’m

truly humbled and honored to be

included in such a list of folks

(past winners). I thank you so

much for this honor.”

Principal Chief Michell

Hicks said that Monteith is one

of the unsung heroes in the

Cherokee community. “It’s well

deserved. Thank you for all that

you do for our Tribe.”

Ray Kinsland, Chero-

kee Boys Club executive direc-

tor and 1986 recipient of the

award, said of Monteith, “Her

work has already affected thou-

sands of Cherokee youth and

will continue to affect Cherokee

youth.”

Kathy Wolfe, last year’s

award recipient, said she has

formed a strong friendship and

work bond with Monteith while

working on the design and con-

struction of the new school.

“She’s just an inspiration. The

education of our children is al-

ways foremost on her mind.”

Former Principal Chief

Joyce Dugan is the current

Cherokee Central Schools su-

perintendent. A close friend of

Monteith, she related, “It is my

privilege to know Carmaleta.”

She said that Monteith

was instrumental in making sure

that the entire site and the

school buildings contained

Cherokee cultural elements.

“Thank you for all that

you do for the school,” said

Dugan.

During the luncheon,

the Cherokee Boys Club Board

of Directors was also recog-

nized. Mark Crowe, Board

president, gave the opening wel-

coming remarks and offered a

prayer. He said he was thankful

for the spirit of cooperation that

exists between the Boys Club

and Tribal Council and the Chief

and Vice Chief. “It’s just a

union that God has joined us to-

gether. Things are getting ac-

complished. Things are getting

done.”

The 2008-10 Cherokee

Boys Club Board of Directors

includes: Mark Crowe, presi-

dent; Robert Lambert, vice-pres-

ident; Tiffani Reed, secretary;

Jody Saunooke, asst. secretary;

Albert Arch; Wanda Lawless;

Wilbur Paul; Big Cove Rep.

Perry Shell; and Adam Smith.

Past recipients of the

Frell Owl Award include: Chief

John A. Crowe, 1983; Stella

Kanott, 1984; The Crowe Fam-

ily, 1985; Ray Kinsland, 1986;

Pearl and John Reagan, 1987;

Betty Crisp, 1988; Jerri Reagan

Kinsland, 1989; Mary

Chiltoskey, 1990; Dora Reed,

1992; Marie Junaluska, 1995;

Sharon and David Crowe, 1996;

Ernestine Walkingstick, 1997;

Jody Adams, 1998; Gary

Maney, 1999; Mary Sneed,

2000; Mary Mantooth, 2001;

David McCoy, 2002; Glenda

Crowe, 2003; Denise Ballard,

2004; David McQueen, 2005;

Skooter McCoy, 2006; Johnson

“Booger” Arch, 2007; and

Kathy Wolfe, 2008.

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SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather photos

LEFT: Carmaleta Monteith (center) receives the 2009 Frell Owl from Kathy Wolfe (right), 2008 recipient, and Mark Crowe, Cherokee Boys ClubBoard president on Wednesday, Dec. 16. RIGHT: Monteith, a Yellowhill resident, poses with Yellowhill Representa�ves David Wolfe (le�) andB. Ensley who also serves as Tribal Council Vice-Chairman.

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OPINIONS

Le�ers to the Editor Le�er of Sincere Apprecia�on

The family of William Bird

would like to express our sincere heartfelt

appreciation to each and everyone during

the loss of a husband, dad, and pa-paw, to

those that sent cards, flowers and mone-

tary donations or spoke words of comfort.

To everyone that donated food and pre-

pared it for us.

To all the hard working men that

dug the grave. The Pallbearers and hon-

orees. Thank you o Parris, Noah Crowe

and John Flute for the sermon of comfort

to our family , also to the singers that sang

all the beautiful songs. A touching moment

from the Cherokee Police Dept., Graham

Co. Rescue Squad, Snowbird Volunteer

Fire and rescue that escorted William to

the church thank you so much. We cannot

express enough how we appreciate every-

one for the acts of kindness that was

shown to the family.

May God bless each and every-

one for we know that William will he help-

ing Jesus celebrate his birthday in Heaven.

Thank you,

The Bird Family

Le�er of Thanks

The family of Lucy Teesateskie,

we would like to first thank God for giving

everyone strength to deal with a situation

like this. To Dr. Nevies thank you for

knowing what was happening at the time,

because of this you saved her from the

worst. To the ambulance drivers who

transported her to Memorial Mission,

thank you for letting her grandson ride

with her and bringing him back to Chero-

kee, to the Cherokee Police officer who

transported him on home thank you.

Thank you to the staff at Memorial Mis-

sion of the Owen Heart Tower, Dr. Ely

thank you for what God gave you the

knowledge to do. To Tsali Care for getting

her a bed on such short notice. To the East-

ern Band of Cherokee Indian for every-

thing you have done to help this family. A

special thank you to Charlotte Saunooke.

The Family Support Services you have

been a great help thank you. To Darrell

Brown for all you have done thanks Man.

Don and Jamie for sitting with us and the

help with William. The Church for there

donation. To Christine Arch for helping

with the boys, that was a great deal lifted

off us. Thank you Flora Bradley for every-

thing you have done and being such a good

friend to Lucy. Tsali Manor thank you for

all you have done. To my and David’s em-

ployers Joey and Cheryl Owl for giving

David time to be with his family. To John

Arch and the employees who work at the

store, who’ve had to work the day’s I’ve

had to miss thank you. If we have left any-

one out it wasn’t on purpose. Everything

anyone had done is greatly appreciated.

Lucy will be spending a little time at Tsali

Care for rehab but will be home before

long. To all family and friends and agen-

cies enough thank you’s can’t possibly be

enough, to my daughter Stephanie and her

boyfriend thank you for your help.

Thanks and God bless

each and everyone of you,

William, Trevor, JD, David and Jessica

Thank You

The Native American Society at

Southwestern Community College would

like to thank the following individuals for

taking time to come to the Court and Pro-

cedure and Evidence Class at SCC to dis-

cuss common jurisdiction problems

between the Qualla Boundary and sur-

rounding counties: Jackson County Staff

Attorney Mark Welch, Cherokee Chief of

Police Ben Reed, Cherokee Tribal Court

Judge Matthew Martin and Swain County

Magistrate and Criminal Justice Instructor

Mike Burnette. The panel discussion was

very informative and led to many ques-

tions from students who are pursuing de-

grees in the Criminal Justice Field. These

individuals were all willing to clear their

busy schedules and share their knowledge

and expertise in this discussion and it is

much appreciated. In addition, a thank you

goes out to Dwight McCarter who also vis-

ited SCC’s Survey and Civil Engineering

students to discuss his book “Meigs Line”

a historical fiction about the search for the

1797 survey line between the Cherokee

and American nations.

Jan Smith

Apology of Clement Calhoun

My name is Clement Calhoun and

I am an enrolled member of the Eastern

Band of Cherokee Indians. On December

8, 2009, I entered a guilty plea in the

United States District Court for the West-

ern District of North Carolina to two mis-

demeanor Lacey Act charges. These

charges arose from my unlawful sale of 51

bear gallbladders in 2005. I sold these gall-

bladders to non-members of the Eastern

Band of Cherokee Indians, which also

caused them to be transported off the

Qualla Boundary, in violation of Cherokee

Code Section 113-7 and the Lacey Act, 16

U.S.C. §3372(a)(1) and (d)(2).

I accepted responsibility for my

illegal conduct and entered into a plea

agreement with the Office of the United

States Attorney for the Western District of

North Carolina and the United States De-

partment of Justice. As part of that plea

agreement, I agreed to publicly acknowl-

edge my illegal conduct in a local newspa-

per. My sentencing is currently set for

January 12, 2010.

I apologize for my illegal conduct

involving the transportation and sale of

bear gallbladders. I understand that the

selling bear gallbladders could threaten the

black bear population by creating a finan-

cial incentive for poaching. I encourage

anyone who knows about others buying or

selling bear parts to notify the United

States Fish and Wildlife Service at (828)

258-2084.

Clement Calhoun

Could History repeat itself?

Last week, a statement was re-

leased from Congressman (Heath)

Shuler’s office stating that Swain is to get

$12.8 million in the North Shore deal.

Heath, “We're going to be able to

unite a community back together.”

Heath, you are dividing our com-

munity farther apart. You and the Com-

missioners have refused to listen to the

Swain County citizens by not letting them

vote on this issue.

Congressman Shuler, the descen-

dants of the North Shore will look at you

just the same way they look at the elected

officials of the 1940's. They are still de-

spised

above all elected officials.

Remember Heath, every decision

you make will have a consequence. Have

you even considered the impact your deci-

sion will have on your life and others in

the future, or are you blinded by power

and money?

Heath, there are no changing the

decisions once the 1943 Agreement has

been broken, wilderness and buffer zones

will follow.

Ellen Monteith

Bryson City

Thank You Yogi CroweScholarship

Dear Board of Directors,

I would like to express my sincere

gratitude for making the Yogi Crowe Me-

morial Scholarship Fund possible. I am

very happy to be selected as recipient of

your scholarship. I am deeply appreciative

of your support.

I am currently a second year (ad-

vance standing) graduate student at New

Mexico Highlands University. I plan to

graduate in the spring of 2010 with a Mas-

ters degree in Social Work. My course

load consists of 16 hours (5 classes and

field practicum-16 hours a week). The fi-

nancial assistance you provided will be of

great help to me in paying for my educa-

tional expenses, and will allow me more

time to concentrate on my studies. Thanks

to you, I am one step closer to my goal, my

dream.

I am also a full-time mom to two

little girls. When I am not in class, study-

ing, or interning, I am with my daughters.

Your scholarship makes it possible for me

to spend more quality time with my daugh-

ters.

Thanks again for your support.

Your generosity has inspired me to help

others and give back to the community. I

promise to continue my hard and I look

forward to helping other students achieve

their goals, just as you have helped me.

Sincerely,

MorningStar Garcia

Correc�on Tapestries shown in a photo on

page A3 in the Dec. 8, 2009 issue were

misattributed. They were actually made

by Jessica Betty. The One Feather apolo-

gizes for the error.

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OPINIONS

COMMENTARY

Is Happy New Year really a New Year? By DAWN ARNEACH

Another year, another dollar, an-

other resolution, another Elder is lost, an-

other child is born.

If each year is the same, why do

we keep looking forward to the next?

Did you try anything new last

year? Did you go somewhere you have al-

ways wanted to see? Do you enjoy your

job?

Are you happy?

We begin by saying Happy New

Year; always wishing each other a happy

new year. If last year was the same as the

year before, are we wishing the same

yearly life upon our friends and family?

The Cherokee New Year, I would

imagine, was the green Corn Ceremony –

where you get rid of the old and prepare

and make anew.

Clear out the clutter. Instead of

just throwing away old things, take them

to a shelter or thrift store, somewhere that

will get things into the hands of people that

may need what you no longer do.

Instead of hoping and wishing for

a new and better year, make it happen.

Make plans, or set a goal and make each

step attainable. If you want to travel, make

the plans to travel, set it in motion. If you

want to lose weight, get in touch with your

local gym, see a trainer, find a nutritionist,

make the small easy changes first; the rest

should fall in line.

Is home life boring? Make a game

night or find a book at the local library and

have each person read a chapter. Share sto-

ries of growing up, visit grandparents, take

a class together, or go swimming at the

local indoor pool.

Not feeling like a woman? Go get

that manicure, pedicure or visit a spa.

Pamper yourself. Feeling good on the out-

side will make you feel good inside. Sorry

guys, I am a woman, have no hints for

you…. Go kill a deer, go fishing, call the

guys up for a game of hoops or paint-

ball….get your sons and take a walk in the

woods.

Do something for a veteran, place

flowers at the local veteran cemetery, send

phone cards, check in with the local vet-

eran’s organization to see how you can

help them out.

Volunteer with the local commu-

nity club, help check on elders in the com-

munity during the winter months.

A new year could be a new you.

What do you want to do this year?

What mark do you want to leave on 2010.

Dawn is the Subscrip�on Clerk and amember of the Editorial Board for TheCherokee One Feather. She resides in theYellowhill Community.

COLUMN

The Raleigh Report On December 8-10, it

was my privilege to be selected

by the Public Safety Perform-

ance Project of the Pew Center

of the States to attend the Sen-

tencing and Correction Forum in

San Diego, California. The

Forum took place in conjunction

with the December Conference

of the National Conference of

State Legislatures where I

served as Chair of the Law and

Criminal Justice Standing Com-

mittee.

During the Forum, I

served as the moderator of a ses-

sion on State Sentencing and

Supervision Policies featuring

Judge Roger K. Warren, Presi-

dent Emeritus, National Center

for State Courts and Richard

Jerome, Performance Manager

for the Pew Center project.

Later in the NCSL conference, I

was invited to participate in a

forum discussing the future

function and goals of NCSL.

During the conference,

addresses were delivered by

Charles Bolden, Jr., a former as-

tronaut and head of NASA; Ron

Kirk, Secretary of Education

and Dr. Christopher Thornburg

distinguished economist with

Beacon Economics.

As always, NCSL is a

very interesting conference

which offers the opportunity to

learn of issues facing other

states, interacting with other leg-

islators from across the United

States and sharing concerns and

ideas with them to better learn

how to address issues here in

North Carolina.

May I extend my best

wishes to every one in this Holi-

day Season.

Ethics

A new state law re-

quires the governing boards of

cities, counties, boards of educa-

tion, sanitation districts, unified

governments, and consolidated

city-counties are required to

adopt a code of ethics to guide

them in the performance of their

official duties. The law (H1452

– S.L. 2009-403) also requires

board members to receive at

least two hours of ethics educa-

tion within 12 months of ap-

pointment or election.

These three measures

passed the House this past ses-

sion but have not yet passed the

Senate. Others may be intro-

duced in the short session.

• H1136 would expand the

state's revolving door provision,

to cover executive branch em-

ployees, and bar them from lob-

bying for 6 months after they

leave.

• H944 would require more dis-

closure of campaign fundraising

and donations by appointees to

state boards and commissions.

• H961 would prohibit vendors

who win large state contracts

from giving large campaign do-

nations to the elected official

whose office makes the con-

tracting decision.

Voting

North Carolina’s absen-

tee voting laws have been im-

proved under a new state law

(S.B. 253 – S.L. 2009-537). The

law is specifically intended to

improve the ability of military

and overseas voters to cast

timely ballots. This is incredibly

important because it is vital that

those defending democracy have

the opportunity to participate in

the democratic process.

Notes

Two major companies

will announce plans to bring

hundreds of high-paying jobs to

North Carolina. Appliance man-

ufacturer Electrolux expects to

create at least 738 jobs at its

new headquarters in Charlotte

and add $60 million to the

state’s annual payroll, not in-

cluding benefits. The company

employs 55,000 people world-

wide. Also, international risk

management consultant IEM

will move its headquarters from

Baton Rouge, La., to Durham

County, creating 430 jobs over

the next six years. The nearly

25-year-old company will pay

an overall average wage of

nearly $63,000. Company Presi-

dent and CEO Madhu Beriwal

said the area’s “highly educated

workforce, history of innova-

tion, and culture of public and

private collaboration” influ-

enced her decision to relocate

the company.

For the 15th year in a

row, North Carolina leads the

nation in the total number of

teachers who have earned certi-

fication by the National Board

of Professional Teaching Stan-

dards with 15,695 teachers now

certified. This group of teachers

accounts for nearly 19 percent

of the 83,000 National Board

Certified teachers in the nation.

North Carolina also ranked first

in the nation in the number of

newly certified teachers, with

1,509 of the 8,874 educators na-

tionwide who earned the recog-

nition this year. In North

Carolina, we appropriate money

in our budget every year to off-

set the costs of the certification

process and teachers receive a

raise after earning the distinc-

tion. Those of us who care about

education know that having

highly qualified teachers means

better results for our children.

Talon Systems Inc., an

international manufacturer of

household storage cabinets and

furniture, will hire 90 workers

over the next three years and in-

vest $5.9 million to open its first

U.S. manufacturing plant in

Statesville. The project was

made possible in part by a One

North Carolina Fund grant of

$46,590.

State Rep. Phil Haire

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Tribal Elder honored for Perseverance Rattler honored by TCCC and State officialsSUBMITTED By TCCC

hen one is born in 1935

in the Atoah Commu-

nity of Graham County

to full-blooded Chero-

kee parents; and when

one’s native tongue is the language of his

honorable ancestors; and when one is 15,

yet stalled in third grade at the Snowbird

Day School, then it is easy to understand

why that “one” believes it is a long, but

important journey to travel to the North

Carolina capital city of Raleigh.

Such was the journey taken this

year by Daniel Rattler.

The 74-year-old Rattler began

2009 by receiving his GED, a High

School equivalency diploma, from Tri-

County Community College (TCCC)

after seven years of study, and he re-

cently concluded the year in Raleigh on

the podium accepting a medallion as one

of three statewide finalists for the Angela

Moore Trogdon Adult Basic Skills Stu-

dent of the Year Award.

“I cannot think of a more deserv-

ing and dedicated student than Daniel

Rattler,” said TCCC President Dr. Donna

Tipton-Rogers. “He is the epitome of per-

sistence and tenacity and has long been

an example to us all with his work ethic

and commitment to education.

“The Angela Moore Trogdon

Student of the Year recognition for

Daniel was most certainly appropriate

and justified,” said Tipton-Rogers.

“The award honors students for

their exceptional accomplishments in im-

provement of literacy.”

As he was raising his family,

Rattler worked primarily in the construc-

tion trade. He said he tried to work in

other fields, but as a native Cherokee

speaker, he always had difficulty reading

and comprehending English, so he was

unable to pass exams written in English.

After being widowed, Rattler was en-

couraged by a friend to enroll in TCCC

GED classes.

“I started going to Tri-County

Community College in Graham County

in 2001,” said Rattler. “My friend, who

was already in school, took me to Tri-

County at Christmas time.

“The math has always been a

struggle for me. I knew how to add and

subtract, but anything beyond that was

difficult,” he said. “I had failed the Army

math test when I was drafted, and it was

still a challenge, and English was also

difficult since Cherokee is my native

tongue.”

In order to obtain a GED

diploma, Rattler had to take a battery of

five tests in Language Arts/Writing, So-

cial Studies, Science, Language

Arts/Reading, and Mathematics, said Su-

sann West, TCCC Director of Adult

Basic Skills.

“Upon meeting Daniel, I was

amazed at the strength of this quiet and

silent Christian man,” said Sarah Tatham,

one of his TCCC instructors.

“Daniel was a constant joy to

have in class and he was always ready to

learn. Daniel studied hard and what we

did in class, he took home and studied,”

she said. He would bring it back the next

day, and want to go over it again.”

Rattler said he did best in Social

Studies, but Tatham added that writing

was often an adventure for him, espe-

cially in the early days.

“Writing brought a whole new

learning adventure but Daniel just kept

writing,” she said. “He probably wrote

30 rough drafts, before ever writing a

complete essay, yet never once did he

quit. He would write, rewrite and then

rewrite again if he thought that was what

the teacher wanted.”

Rattler stayed determined.

“It was hard, everything was dif-

ferent from what I remembered, but the

teachers at the college were great about

helping me,” he said.

The award for which Rattler was

a finalist was established in memory of

Angela Moore Trogdon, former Basic

Skills/HRD Director at Randolph Com-

munity College and Guilford Technical

Community College who died of breast

cancer. Ms. Moore Trogdon was a mem-

ber of a community college Basic Skills

staff for years and a vocal advocate and

trainer for Basic Skills across the state.

Tatham said Rattler was a perfect candi-

date for the award.

“Daniel always stood out from

all the other students because of his will-

ingness to learn,” she said. “If he was

going to be away, he would ask for his

makeup work and you never had to re-

mind him. He never shied away from

doing the work and he never complained

that the assignment was too long.

“Daniel has been a role model

for all of our GED students,” Tatham

said. “He has always encouraged them,

and even tried to give them some worthy

words of advice when they needed it.

When Daniel completed his

GED, several students cried. They were

so proud of his accomplishment.”

While his journey from Atoah to

Raleigh took more than 74 years, Rattler

said he is not ready for a traveler’s rest.

“Daniel was not content with ob-

taining his GED,” said program director

West. “He earned his diploma in Decem-

ber and immediately started taking col-

lege credit classes in January. He told me

he plans to take one class every semester

for as long as he is able.”

W

Photo courtesy of TCC

Following the Angela Moore Trogdon Award ceremony in Raleigh, Daniel Ra�ler, center,is joined by TCCC staff Judy Owenby, Charlene Wood, President Dr. Donna Tipton-Rogersand Susie West.



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***Indicates timed items, individual has been notifiedat this specific time to be present 8:40am – Reports and Announcements

***9:00am – Tabled Res. No. 88 – last will and testa-

ment of Charlotte Sneed Whittemore (Item No. 1)

***New resolution submitted by Legal Dept. regarding

Last Will and Testament of Charlotte Sneed Whittemore

(Item No. 1-B)

***9:10am – Terry Taylor requests if an individual is

not present for his/her resolution or ordinance, that item

shall remain tabled or held until individual can be pres-

ent unless that person has notified Tribal Council or

TOP Office (Item No. 2)

- Terry Taylor requests an efficiency study re-

garding governmental travel be conducted by independ-

ent agency (Item No. 3)

- Terry Taylor – resubmission of travel ordinance

regarding elected officials (Item No. 4)

***9:30am – Ermilinda Montelongo, Carols Cruz Jr.,

Janice Wilnoty, Walania Kirby, Chuck W. Bumgarner,

and Leonard Bumgarner desire to purchase one acre

(per individual) of buildable Tribal land for the price of

$500 (per each individual purchase) (Item No. 5)

***9:40am – Pheabe K. Phillips desires to trade three

acres of unbuildable property on Rattlesnake Mountain

for three acres of available Tribal property (Item No. 6)

***9:50am – Anna Bumgarner desires to trade three

acres of unbuildable property on Rattlesnake Mountain

for three acres of available Tribal property on the prop-

erty list (Item No. 7)

***10:00am – Successors in interest to Charley Led-

ford (d) recognized (Item No. 8)

***10:10am – Successors in interest to David Arch (d)

recognized (Item No. 9)

***10:20am – Successors in interest to Anderson

Wachacha (d) recognized (Item No. 10)

***10:30am – Successors in interest to Allen Boyd

Queen (d) recognized (Item No. 11)

***10:40am – Last Will and Testament of Maybelle

Winkler Lepscier (d) (Item No. 12)

10:50am – Mutual-help homes assigned – individuals

do not need to be present unless they desire – Helen

Bradley Jackson, Betsy Bigwitch, Harold Dennis Lam-

bert (Item No. 13)

***11:00am – Resolutions submitted by Brenda

Norville

- Request that Council instruct CIHA Director to

publish Hospital audit (Item No. 14)

- Request that enrolled members who have pri-

vate insurance will have their co-pay paid by CIHA, re-

gardless of physician location (Item No. 15)

- Enrolled members who have private insurance

have medications filled at CIHA Pharmacy (Item No.

16)

- CIHA begin filling all prescriptions with med-

ications that are same or equal to what is originally pre-

scribed by the outside physician (Item No. 17)

- Request that Snowbird Dental operate eight

days a month (Item No. 18)

- Enrolled members referred out by CIHA have

bill paid in 60 days (Item No. 19)

- Request for hospital position to handle credit

issues regarding CIHA delinquent payment (Item No.

20)

- Request for Snowbird Community Hospital Li-

aison position (Item No. 21)

- COLA request for CIHA employees (Item No.

22)

- Enrolled members who see outside physician

may have prescriptions filled without having to see

CIHA provider (Item No. 23)

***1:00pm – Request by Ray Rose that Council sup-

port Cherokee Broadband Enterprises in placing a data

center location on Tribal lands of EBCI (Item No. 24)

1:10 pm – Request to Congressman Heath Shuler, Sena-

tor Kay Hagan, and Senator Richard Burr to coordinate

with National Park Service to reopen Old Big Cove

Road as an alternate route to Big Cove Community

(Item No. 25)

1:20pm – Notice of intent – develop FDA mutually-ac-

ceptable government-to-government agreement re: IRR

Program serving Boundary (Item No. 26)

1:30pm – Five-year TIP approval (Item No. 27)

1:40pm – ADHS – equality adjustments for Qualla

Boundary (Item No. 28)

1:50pm – Appointment to Investment Committee (Item

No. 29)

2:00pm – Appointments to Tribal Benefits Committee

(Item No. 30)

2:10pm – Tabled Res. No. 46 – EBCI pledge its re-

sources to help in ICWA cases (Item No. 31)

2:20pm – Tabled Ord. No. 79 – Chapter 113 – Hunting

& Fishing Ord. Amendments (Item No. 32)

2:30pm – Tabled Ord. No. 80 – Animal Control (Item

No. 33)

2:40pm – Tabled Ord. No. 81 – Sect. Amdt. Audit Com-

mittee (Item No. 34)

2:50pm – Tabled Ord. No. 82 – Sexual Offenders pro-

hibited from areas where children/youth are (Item No.

35)

***Banishment Items as Necessary

Tribal Council Agenda - Thursday, Jan. 7 at 8:30am


CHEROKEE CALENDAR

ENTERTAINMENT

HEALTH/SPORTS

Improving Your Credit. Jan. 8 from 9-10:30am in the Ginger Lynn Welch Large Con-

ference Room. This free class, sponsored by Cherokee Business Development and the

Sequoyah Fund, will help participants learn about their credit and how to improve their

credit score. Info: Kim Winchester 497-1666 or [email protected].

Jackson County GOP Meeting. Jan. 11 at 7pm at the Jackson County Community

Services Center in Sylva. The featured forum speaker, Professor Jason Sides, will talk

about “Alternative Taxing Methods: Their Pros and Cons”. Info: Dodie Allen 586-

9895 or visit www.jacksoncountygop.com.

Bookends Library Discussion. Jan. 14. The next Bookends, the library book discussion

group, gathering will be at the Jackson County Library in Sylva at 7p.m. The selection

is Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout. Tiz Duv’e will be leading the discussion.

Business Start-Up Basics. Jan. 15 from 11:30am – 1:30pm in the Ginger Lynn Welch

Conference Room. This free class, sponsored by Cherokee Business Development and

the Sequoyah Fund, will help potential business owners with all the start-up knowledge

including finance and marketing. Info: Kim Winchester 497-1666 or kimbwinc@nc-

cherokee.com.

Scrapbooking Weekend. Jan. 15-16. An all-out scrapbooking weekend will be held

at the Birdtown Community Building. There are only 25 spots available for this 1st an-

nual event. There is a $25 charge that will benefit the Birdtown community. Info: Tara

736-7695

MLK Day “4H Making a Difference in Your Community”. Jan. 18 from 12-5pm at

the EBCI Extension Office (formerly Women’s Wellness Building) in Cherokee. Youth

(ages 12-18) from Swain and Graham Counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee In-

dians to will create a community art project about leadership and service to the commu-

nity. This project will be displayed in the various communities. Lunch and snacks will

be provided for this free event. Info: Heather James 554-6931 or heatjames@nc-chero-

kee.com.

Cherokee Healing Program. Jan. 19. The Jackson County Public Library will host a

program at 7pm on Cherokee Healing Arts and Practices. Presenting the program will

be Lisa Lefler, Ph.D., Director of the Culturally Based Native Health Program at Western

Carolina University and David Cozzo, Ph.D., instructor of Cherokee Studies at WCU.

Lefler and Cozzo will provide insight into the Cherokee perspective on health, wellness,

and the end of life cycle. For more information about this program please contact the

library at (828) 586-2016. This program is co-sponsored by the Friends of the Jackson

County Main Library.

EBCI Planning Board. Jan. 25. Tribal Council Chambers. The public is welcome to

attend.

GENERAL EVENTS Cherokee Calendar includes events upcoming in the next two weeks. For other events, please visit nc-cherokee.com/onefeather.

Event lis�ngs are free. Please fax to (828) 497-1753 or email to [email protected].

Arneach to be featured at Wilderness Wildlife Week. Jan. 6-16. Lloyd Arneach Sr.,

an EBCI tribal elder, will be featured at the 20th Anniversary of Wildnerss Wildlife

Week being held in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. on Jan. 9-16. He will be featured on the follow-

ing days: Saturday, Jan. 9, “Tracing your Cherokee Heritage”; Sunday, Jan. 10, “Chero-

kee Stories”; Monday, Jan. 11, “Native American Stories”; activities are all being held

at the Music Road Convention Center. FMI check online at:

http://mypigeonforge.com/events_winterfest_wilderness.aspx

Yoga Balance: A Yogic Path to Wellness. Jan. 12 from 12-1pm in the Ginger Lynn

Welch Complex Community Rooms. A ten-week program to nurture your mind, body,

and spirit. Benefits include improved strength, flexibility, posture, and sleep. The class,

sponsored by Cherokee Choices/REACH US, will be facilitated by Robin Bailey-Calla-

han, Yoga Alliance Certified Instructor and Registered Dietician. Info: Robin 497-

1975.

Cherokee Healing and Wellness Coalition Meeting. Jan. 14 from 11:30am – 1pm in

the Analenisgi Conference Room. Bring your lunch. Visitors are welcome to attend.

The mission statement of the group is: The Cherokee Healing and Wellness Coalition

is committed to enhancing the lives of the people by honoring and reclaiming the seven

Cherokee core values: Spirituality, Harmony, Education, Sense of Place, Honoring the

Past, Strong Character and Sense of Humor. Info: [email protected].

Jan 8 - 1st grade Cherokee Hospital nutrition dept - Linda Johnson (Dietician)

Jan 11 - PTO Meeting

Jan 11-15 - 1st grade Fire Dept w/ Travis Climbingbear and Fire Emergency Education


Jan 13 - Devotional time 7:15am and 3:15pm in the Sacred Path Room



Jan 18 - Holiday Martin Luther King Jr. Day


Jan 20 - Devotional time 7:15am and 3:15pm in the Sacred Path Room, Science Fair

Set Up

Jan 21 - Science Fair Judging & Parent Night, 1st grade Cherokee Hospital nutrition

dept - Linda Johnson (Dietician)

Jan 22 - Students visit Science Fair & take down


Jan 25 - 29 - 1st grade Healthy Cherokee w/ Paige Gross Educational Lice Program

Jan 27 - Devotional time 7:15am and 3:15pm in the Sacred Path Room, 1st grade

Cherokee Hospital nutrition dept - Linda Johnson (Dietician)

Jan 29 - Keepers of the Fire for all staff 3:10 - 4:10 in the Sacred Path Room

CHEROKEE ELEMENTARYCALENDAR

www.nc-cherokee/onefeather

BENEFITS & FUNDRAISERSTurkey Shoot. Jan. 16 at 4pm at the Jesse Welch Residence. This will benefit the

Nazarene Food Pantry. Indian Dinners will be for sale for $7 and other concessions will

also be available. Info: Lisa 497-5870


HEALTH TALK

Away from Home: The Value of FriendsBy STEPHEN COLMANT, Ph.D.

ne of the loneliest times of

my life was when I moved

to Chicago in 1991. I was

24. Soon after the first Gulf

War, I was released from my

active duty stint in the army reserves.

Right after I returned to my civilian job

at a substance abuse rehab, my boss said

I was “unreliable” and laid me off. He

wasn’t the most patriotic guy in the

world. Now without a job, this seemed

like the best time to go to graduate

school.

I had never been to Chicago and

I made all my arrangements through the

mail and over the phone. This was in the

days before the Internet. How did we

ever get anything done? My plan was

that I would attend graduate school while

living in a dorm at a local college. I

would finance this adventure through fi-

nancial support provided by family,

friends, student loans and on the hope

that I would find a job.

My first residence in Chicago

was a single, cinder-block dorm room

with a small window on the 4th floor.

The 4th floor was reserved for interna-

tional students and I was one of the only

English speakers. I know, this could have

all been very fun and exciting but I was

seeing the glass as half-empty. The whole

time I lived in the dorm I think I had one

conversation with another person on my

floor. It was with a young woman from

China. She could not speak any English

and I could not speak any Chinese and I

gave up. I was lonesome, couldn’t sleep,

and generally just miserable. In one of

the most prestigious cities in the nation in

terms of culture and entertainment where

more than three million people live, I had

no friends and nothing to do. I soon

began thinking that I had made a big mis-

take and started to plot my humble return

home. Thankfully though, I had enough

pressure from family, especially my fa-

ther, to stick it out.

After an incident with a roach

eating my tuna fish sandwich, I decided I

had enough of the dorms and I would

find a more human place to live. I soon

found a place to rent in Lincoln Park and

lived with people my age, similar to me,

who liked to do the same things I like to

do. I actually started to try to reach out to

others and tried to make new friends. I

soon developed a social life and the dis-

parity of the experience was like night

and day. Chicago kicks ass! The people,

the food, blues clubs, parties etc, etc.

Whew! Boy I had fun! And what made

the big difference? I was still going to the

same school, living in the same city, liv-

ing on a shoestring budget. Yes it was

good to get out of that dorm room, but

really the big change was having a social

life. The difference was that I was now

connected with other people.

Feeling connected with others is

essential to our health and well-being.

For example, there is a strong positive

connection between friendship quality

and sense of well-being, physically and

mentally across the life span. Friendships

and intimate relationships enhance the

quality and even the length of one’s life.

Close supportive relationships enhance

self-esteem and are among the strongest

predictors of positive self-esteem.

Friendships are essential for positive

growth and development and prevent

loneliness.

Isolation, alienation, and separa-

tion from others, are generally associated

with all manner of poor health conditions

and greater susceptibility to premature

death. Loneliness can be painful. Re-

moval from social contact has always

been a powerful motivator and one of the

most severe punishments: From time-out,

detention, suspension, and expulsion to

work suspension, solitary confinement,

isolation in interrogation, and banish-

ment. The experience that one is isolated

from others, not an integral part of a fam-

ily, circle of friends, or other valued

group, is considered a main factor in

those who commit suicide.

Seeking out close relationships

is a basic human drive we are hardwired

for. Recent neurological research showed

that cooperation activates reward centers

of our brains and social rejection acti-

vates the same areas as physical pain.

From an evolutionary standpoint, it

makes sense that the ability to maintain

close interpersonal relationships as a trait

was naturally selected for. It may be that

our increasingly complex, close interper-

sonal interaction was the cause of our ex-

traordinarily large brains and made

humans the dominant species on the

planet. It’s sure not our strength, speed,

eyesight, or sharp teeth. There are plenty

of other creatures who have us beat on

those attributes, hands down.

Friends provide emotional sup-

port and help people cope. They are also

a main source of play and fun. Fun is the

antithesis of anxiety. It is interesting that,

above all other qualities, (e.g.: help, inti-

macy, reliable alliance, self-validation, &

emotional security), companionship

seems to be the most important determin-

ing quality of whether or not we will try

to keep a friend. In other words, we are

motivated to maintain a friendship based

on whether or not the friend is someone

who is fun to be with. “Is this person fun

to do stuff with or not?” Fun and play are

extremely important, and not just to kids.

Fun and play with our friends includes

taking risks to share personal concerns

and try out new ideas and ways of being.

Our true friends listen to us, give us real

feedback, positive as well as negative,

and encourage our personal growth.

Making and keeping friends is important

to all of us regardless of our circum-

stances. It is especially important if you

are attending college, away from home.

Making new friends can be chal-

lenging when in a new place and requires

courage to reach out to others. One of the

best ways to combat loneliness is to get

out and get involved. Join a club, go to

the gym, do your work at the library in-

stead of your apartment. Most colleges

and universities have student counseling

centers available to students. Consider

taking advantage of this support to help

cope with adjusting to college life. Help-

ing students cope with loneliness and

helping them succeed is a main purpose

of their service.

Stephen Colmant, Ph.D. is a LicensedPsychologist working with Analenisgi,EBCI Health and Medical Division.

O

Tuscan white beanstew

Tip: The white beans (cannellini), along

with garlic and rosemary or sage, are tradi-

tional ingredients in many soups and stews

in Tuscany. Serve as a main course with a

simple salad of mixed greens. Serves 6

Ingredients

For the croutons

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

2 cloves garlic, quartered

1 slice whole-grain bread, cut into 1/2-inch

cubes

2 cups dried cannellini or other white

beans, picked over and rinsed, soaked

overnight, and drained

6 cups water

1 teaspoon salt

1 bay leaf

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 yellow onion, coarsely chopped

3 carrots, peeled and coarsely chopped

6 cloves garlic, chopped

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary, plus

6 sprigs

1 1/2 cups vegetable stock or broth

Directions

To make the croutons, heat the

olive oil over medium heat in a large fry-

ing pan. Add the garlic and saute for 1

minute. Remove from the heat and let

stand for 10 minutes to infuse the garlic

flavor into the oil. Remove the garlic

pieces and discard. Return the pan to

medium heat. Add the bread cubes and

saute, stirring frequently, until lightly

browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a

small bowl and set aside.

In a soup pot over high heat, com-

bine the white beans, water, 1/2 teaspoon

of the salt and the bay leaf. Bring to a boil

over high heat. Reduce the heat to low,

cover partially and simmer until the beans

are tender, 60 to 75 minutes. Drain the

beans, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking

liquid. Discard the bay leaf. Place the

cooked beans into a large bowl and save

the cooking pot for later use.

In a small bowl, combine the re-

served cooking liquid and 1/2 cup of the

cooked beans. Mash with a fork to form a

paste. Stir the bean paste into the cooked

beans.

Return the cooking pot to the

stove top and add the olive oil. Heat over

medium-high heat. Stir in the onion and

carrots and saute until the carrots are ten-

der-crisp, 6 to 7 minutes. Stir in the garlic

and cook until softened, about 1 minute.

Stir in the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, the

pepper, chopped rosemary, bean mixture

and stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce the

heat to low and simmer until the stew is

heated through, about 5 minutes.

Ladle the stew into warmed bowls and

sprinkle with the croutons. Garnish each

bowl with a rosemary sprig and serve im-

mediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: About 1 1/4 cup stew and 1/6

of the croutons

Calories323

Cholesterol 0 mg

Protein 17 g

Sodium 547 mg

Carbohydrate 49 g

Fiber 12 g

Total fat 8 g

Potassium 1,368 mg

Saturated fat 1 g

Calcium 200 mg

Monounsaturated fat 6 g

Recipes by

Keahana...Keahana Lambert-Sluder is the Administra�ve Program Coordinator for the EBCI Health and Medical Division.

see RECIPES page 18


SUBMITTED By CHEROKEE INDIAN HOSPITAL

Donations to CIHA Foundation

Dan and Rosie McCoy donated to

the Cherokee Indian Hospital Foundation

for Digital Mammography and to the Hos-

pice Room, in memory of George Owle.

The Foundation and Hospital would like

to thank Mr. and Mrs. McCoy for their

generous donation.

Remembrance Giving

The Eastern Band of Cherokee

have always been endowed with a charita-

ble spirit. We understand that giving is

both a reflection of the best parts of who

we are as a tribe and the key to the most

important accomplishments we work to-

wards. Our belief in the value of giving is

much more than a philosophy; it is a spirit

we express through many forms of giving.

Cherokee Indian Hospital Foundation

invites you to join in this spirit by partici-

pating in our honorariums, gratitude or

memorial gifts program. These gifts give

you the opportunity to recognize individu-

als, couples or those groups of individuals

who have truly touched your life. With

your gift, you can recognize people who

are making a difference to your or your

community. You can continue to honor the

memory of deceased individuals, or create

a legacy, celebrate the joyous arrival of a

child, commemorate an anniversary or

birthday, give a Christmas gift, or show

your appreciation for those dedicated he-

roes who serve us each day.

Your donation to the Cherokee Indian

Hospital Foundation on their behalf will

enhance their legacy by supporting the

health of our community.

If you would like to donate to the CIHA

Foundation, please contact Jody Adams at

497-9163, ex. 6207 or jody.adams@chero-

keehospital.org.

Bone Health Assessments

Cherokee Indian Hospital has ex-

panded its health and wellness services

available to men and women with the ad-

dition of the Bone Densitometry system.

Osteoporosis is a growing healthcare crisis

affecting millions of women and men

worldwide. The healthcare costs associ-

ated with osteoporosis are staggering, and

the effect on your patient's quality of life

can be devastating. Only about 10% of

women over the age of 65 have normal

bone mass. Seventy-seven percent of

American women with osteoporosis are

undiagnosed (and therefore untreated).

Fortunately, osteoporosis is detectable and

treatable and testing is safe and non-inva-

sive.

The imaging technology provides

superb image quality incorporating com-

puter-aided fracture assessment, to quan-

tify and display the degree of vertebral

compression, the best diagnostic tool to

support early detection and treatment of

osteoporosis. The system enables new di-

mensions in care, including greater in-

sights into biomechanical strength,

visualization of calcification in the abdom-

inal aorta that can indicate heart disease,

lumbar spine and proximal femur studies,

BMD measurements of the entire skeleton,

and many other clinical applications.

Cherokee Indian Hospital provides a

comprehensive scope of services address-

ing the physical, emotional and educa-

tional needs of our patients. Each and

every patient receives personalized care

designed to meet his or her individual

needs. Our staff is committed to providing

exceptional care to the people in our com-

munity.

Suicide Prevention Grant

Cherokee Indian Hospital re-

ceived funding to develop targeted suicide

prevention and intervention resources for

the Cherokee community.

Phase I will focus on :

• Suicide prevention policies, procedures,

and prevention measures.

• Training for health care facilities and first

responders

• Training of professional staff and com-

munity members to aid in early identifica-

tion and intervention of suicide.

• Selecting and implementing best prac-

tices for combating substance abuse and

mental health problems within the com-

munity.

The first meeting explained the

purpose of the grant, and got feedback and

input. Members of tribal leadership, in-

cluding the Chief, Council members and

many tribal agencies were present.

Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

Cherrokee Indian Hospital will be closed

on Monday, Jan.18. ER and Inpatient will

operate as usual.

Thank You

CIH would like to thank all those

who donate bears to our bear drive. To

Becky Boyum, Russ Appleby, Dr. Mary

Ann Farrell, Lois Gatlin, Lori and Dean

Bonifacio from Beaver, WV, Loretta

Kirby, Pam Henderson, Ethel Chandler,

Helen Daniel from Myrtle Beach, Mary

Beth Dorgan, and especially to Jena Hyatt

and the HEROS group at Harrah’s Chero-

kee Casino, and many, many more! Also

thank you to those of you who just

dropped off a bag without leaving your

name, we thank you and appreciate all of

you. You make a visit to the hospital much

easier for our children and parents. Thank

you.

HEALTH TALK

Cherokee Indian Hospital News

Photo courtesy of Cherokee Indian Hospital

CIHA CEO Casey Cooper (le�) accepts a dona�on check from Dan McCoy and his wifeRosie (not pictured) for Digital Mammography and to the Hospice Room.

New Year, New StartCOMPILED By DAWN ARNEACHONE FEATHER STAFF

If you have Diabetes Kick off the

New Year right, get out, get exercising and

get it under control.Women, Men and Kids

are all suceptible to becoming diabetic.

What it takes to prevent and/or

control Diabetes:

Have a positive Attitude

Good nutrition is vital to good

health and is a cornerstone in the treatment

and prevention of diabetes. Optimal nutri-

tion is built on a diet that is rich in fruits

and vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy

products, lean meats, fish and/or poultry,

and healthy fats

Physical activity is anything that

gets a person’s body moving. There are

two main types of physical activity that

can improve a person’s health status: aer-

obic activity that increases your heart rate

and muscle-strengthening activity such as

lifting weights

Resources: IHS Health for Native LifeMagazine - For American Indians andAlaska Natives. Online:

http://www.ihs.gov/MedicalPrograms/Di-

abetes/index.cfm?module=home

For help and more information

about Diabetes contact the Diabetic Clinic

in Cherokee at 828-497-1991.

OneFeatherdeadline Tuesdaysat noon


Timothy Earl RattlerTimothy Earl Rattler, 42 of Robbinsville dies

Sunday December 20, 2009 at the Cherokee Indian

Hospital in Cherokee, North Carolina.

Born Monday, January 23, 1967 in Andrews,

North Carolina. He was the son of the late Nelson E.

Rattler and Lula Wachacha Rattler.

He was a member of the Buffalo Baptist

Church in Robbinsville, NC. His family said that he

was a loving father and uncle who loved working on

cars so much he was pursuing a degree in auto me-

chanics. “If you ever needed a car stereo installed this

was the guy!”

Surviving are Amy Rattler loving mother of

their daughter, Cheyanne Rattler Shahannah Rattler,

Shaylon Rattler and Chanteah Rattler all of Andrews,

NC. Brother Tony Rattler, Terry Rattler and George

Rattler; sister Theresa Jerkins of Whittier, NC and

nephews Austin Rattler, Miguel Rattler, Xaiver Rat-

tler, Blaiz Rattler and Skylar Jerkins.

Funeral service at 2pm Wednesday, December

23 at the Buffalo Baptist Church located on Snowbird

Rd, Robbinsville, NC, 28771. Rev. Noah Crowe and

Darrin Self officiated. Internment was in the Buffalo

Baptist Cemetery, Robbinsville, NC.

Long House Funeral Home, Inc handled the

arrangements.

Charles D. BielloCharles Donnie

Biello, 50, of the Birdtown

Community, passed away

Friday, December 25,

2009, in a Cherokee Indian

Hospital.

Born in Chicago, Ill. He has been a resident of

Cherokee for most of his life. He was a U.S. Army Vet-

eran. He was an employee for the Cherokee High

School.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents,

Dominick and Sarah Biello, and a son, Charles Don

Biello.

He is survived by his father, Charles V. Lossiah

of Cherokee; mother, Charlotte Ann Daniels Lossiah of

Chicago, Ill.; his wife, Judy Welch Biello; 4 children,

Christina Stephens of Chicago, Ill., Jennifer Nelson of

Norman, Okla., Frances Sequoyah of Cherokee, and

Lewis Sequoyah of Cherokee; 8 grandchildren, Jeremy

Sequoyah, and Maggie Ross, both of the home, Connor

Nelson, Kayla Nelson, and Colin Nelson all of Nor-

man, Okla., Chloe Owle of Cherokee, Thomas Se-

quoyah of Cherokee, and Ryan Stephens of Chicago,

Ill.; and 2 sisters, Kathy Cannon, and Rhonda Lossiah,

both of Chicago, Ill.

Funeral service at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Yellowhill

Baptist Church. The Rev. James (Bo) Parris and Ray

Kinsland officiated, burial was in the Yellowhill Ceme-

tery with military graveside rites conducted by the

Steve Youngdeer American Legion Post 143 Cherokee.

Crisp Funeral Home was incharge of arrange-

ments.

Norris Allen Kilgore Mr. Norris Allen Kilgore, 62, of Chatsworth,

passed away Thursday December 31, 2009 at his resi-

dence.

He was the son of the late, James Hughes Kil-

gore and Martha Baynes Kilgore and was preceded in

death by his brothers, J.A. Kilgore, Julian Kilgore,

Conroy Kilgore and Fincher Kilgore.

Norris is survived by his loving wife, Dovie

Lowe Kilgore of Chatsworth; sons and daughters-in-

law, Allen and Heather Kilgore of Varnell, Adam and

Terri Kilgore of Chatsworth; grandchildren, Jacob Kil-

gore, Tanner Kilgore, Riley Kilgore, Reed Kilgore,

Ryan Kilgore and Carter Cooper; sisters and brother-

in-law, Margie Gray of Chatsworth, Betty and Billy

James of Dalton; brother and sister-in-law, Edmond and

Margaret Kilgore of Cherokee, NC.; several nieces,

nephews, cousins and many special friends also sur-

vive.

Services at 3 P.M. Sunday from New Hope

Baptist Church in Murray County with the Rev. Ed-

mond Kilgore and the Rev. Levoyd Whitton officiating.

Words of comfort may be sent to the family at

www.lovefuneralhomega.com Love Funeral Home

1402 N. Thornton Ave., Dalton (across from Hamilton

Medical Center) is in charge of arrangements.

Sue Ward Hightower WHITTIER - Sue Ward Hightower, 66, of Whit-

tier, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, January

4th, 2010 in a Swain County Hospital.

A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter

of the late James E and Wilma Queen Ward. She was a

registered Nurse having worked for Harris Regional

Hospital, West Care Home Health, and Cherokee In-

dian Hospital. She attended Olivet Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by a son Eddie Crowder,

and three sisters.

She is survived by a son, Michael Crowder of

the home, 2 sisters, Joan Yount of Sylva, and Helen

Stephens of Sylva, a brother, James L. Ward of Bryson

City, a granddaughter, Jessica Crowder of Asheville,

and a great grandson, Blaze Crowder.

Funeral services at 2:00 PM Thursday in the

Chapel of Crisp Funeral Home. Rev. Steven Phillipi

will officiate with burial in Hyatt’s Chapel Cemetery.

An online register is available at www.crispfu-

neralhome.org

Freda Alley StilesFreda Alley Stiles, 96, of Cherokee, NC passed

away on January 3, 2010 in Tsali Care Center after a

period of declining health.

Born in Rose Hill, KS, she was a daughter of

the late Claude M. and Sarah Zoe Olmstead Alley.

After retiring as Postmaster of Derby Kansas

in 1972, she and her husband moved to the beautiful

mountains of Western North Carolina, where they had

vacationed many times, to spend the rest of their years.

Preceding her in death besides her parents are

her husband of 64 years, the love of her life, Robert

(Bob) Stiles, a sister, a brother, sister-in-law and a

nephew.

She is survived by a niece, a great niece and

several great nephews. A special niece, Betty Zoe Fultz

of Derby Kansas moved to Cherokee, NC to be near

her aunt and uncle, Freda and Bob.

A memorial service was held on Wednesday,

January 6, 2010 at 3 p.m. at the Woodland Church of

Christ of which she was a member. The officiating min-

isters will be Willard Cox and Bob Rigdon.

Freda will be greatly missed by her many

friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial should be made

the Woodland church of Christ Building Fund at P.O.

Box 261, Webster, NC 28788.

An online registry is available at

www.meltonfhsylva.com.

OBITUARIES

16 THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2010

CHEROKEE IN A SNAP

>>Photo courtesy of

Rosie McCoy

CHEROKEECAROLS

Children from theNew Kituwah Acad-emy Pre-K class per-

formed at theCherokee Christmasevent held in down-

town Cherokee onSaturday, Dec. 12.

They opened theevent and sang

Christmas carols inthe Cherokee lan-

guage. Shown stand-ing (le�-right) Sharyn

Panther (teacher),Alitame Taylor, Tsini

McCoy, Tsudasi Owle,Tsisiqua Ledford;

Stacy Wolfe (teacher)is shown si�ng and

teacher Tsali Bigwitchis not pictured.

Photo by Vita Na�ons

TAKING THE FIELD These elk were ready to play some soccer on the morning of Monday, Dec. 14.

<<DAWN ARNEACH/ONE FEATHER

PRINTING Keiffer Taylorstares up at theprin�ng press atthe IWANNA com-plex in Ashevilleduring a OneFeather staff visitlast month to thecomplex whichprints this paper.Taylor, of the BigCove Community,is the grandson ofPat Panther.

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Email your high-resolu�on photos for inclusion in “Cherokee in a Snap” to [email protected] or call 497-1752 for more informa�on.

17THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2010

<<SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather

WINTRYWEEK The residents ofCherokee woke up toa winter wonderlandon Tuesday, Jan. 5 assnow and some iceblanketed the area.Ice and snow coverrocks in theOconalu�ee River inthe photo at right.The Na�onal WeatherService issued a windchill advisory on thenight of Monday, Jan.4 due to the frigidcondi�ons.


Fish Weir Cherokee Youth learned about fish weirs over the summer.


ELK OF THE CORN Elk invaded this cornfield in the Yellowhill Community on the morning of Thursday, Dec. 17. See ifyou can find the second elk in this photo.

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CHEROKEE IN A SNAP


Pumpkin-hazelnut teacake

Tip: If pumpkins are in season, roast a

small pie pumpkin and puree the flesh in a

blender or food processor for this loaf

cake. Otherwise, use canned pumpkin.

This cake makes a nice holiday gift. 12

slices

Ingredients

3 tablespoons canola oil

3/4 cup homemade or canned pumpkin

puree

1/2 cup honey

3 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar

2 eggs, lightly beaten

1 cup whole-wheat (whole-meal) flour

1/2 cup all-purpose (plain) flour

2 tablespoons flaxseed

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons chopped hazelnuts (filberts)

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 F. Lightly

coat an 8-by-4-inch loaf pan with cooking

spray.

In a large bowl, using an electric

mixer on low speed, beat together the

canola oil, pumpkin puree, honey, brown

sugar and eggs until well blended.

In a small bowl, whisk together

the flours, flaxseed, baking powder, all-

spice, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and salt.

Add the flour mixture to the pumpkin mix-

ture and, using the electric mixer on

medium speed, beat until well blended.

Pour the batter into the prepared

pan. Sprinkle the hazelnuts evenly over the

top and press down gently to lodge the

nuts into the batter. Bake until a toothpick

inserted into the center of the loaf comes

out clean, about 50 to 55 minutes. Let cool

in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes.

Turn the loaf out of the pan onto the rack

and let cool completely. Cut into 12 slices

to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 1 slice

Calories176

Cholesterol 35 mg

Protein 4 g

Sodium 80 mg

Carbohydrate 28 g

Fiber 3 g

Total fat 6 g

Potassium 134 mg

Saturated fat 1 g

Calcium27 mg


Avocado salad withginger-miso dressing

Tip: Four classic soy foods — tofu, soy

milk, miso and soy sauce — flavor this

creamy dressing. A perfect complement to

the avocado in this salad, the dressing is

equally delicious on sliced tomatoes or

grilled salmon.

Ingredients

For the dressing

1/3 cup plain silken tofu

1/3 cup low-fat plain soy milk (soya milk)

1 tablespoon peeled and minced fresh gin-

ger

1 1/2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce

1 teaspoon light miso

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (fresh

coriander)

1 tablespoon chopped green (spring)

onion, including tender green top

1 small avocado, pitted, peeled and cut

into 12 thin slices

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

12 ounces mixed baby lettuces

1/4 cup chopped red onion

1 green (spring) onion, including tender

green top, thinly sliced on the diagonal

1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (fresh

coriander)

Directions

To make the dressing, in a blender

or food processor, combine the tofu, soy

milk, ginger, soy sauce, miso and mustard.

Process just until smooth and creamy.

Transfer to a bowl and stir in the cilantro

and green onion. Cover and refrigerate for

at least 1 hour.

In a small bowl, toss the avocado

slices in the lemon juice to prevent brown-

ing. Set aside. In a large bowl, combine the

lettuces, red and green onions, and cilantro

and toss to mix.

Add 2/3 of the dressing and toss

lightly to coat. Divide the salad among in-

dividual plates. Arrange 2 avocado slices

on top of each portion in a crisscross pat-

tern. Top each avocado cross with a dollop

of the remaining dressing. Serve immedi-

ately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories76

Cholesterol 0 mg

Protein 3 g

Sodium 131 mg

Carbohydrate 7 g

Fiber 3 g

Total fat5 g

Potassium 356 mg

Saturated fat 1 g

Calcium102 mg


SUBMITTED By TAMARA COLE CHEROKEE COOPERATIVE EXTENSION

Agritourism is an exciting new

enterprise. Increasingly, consumers are in-

terested in visiting farms, learning about

farm life and purchasing products directly

from the farm. From hay rides, barnyard

animals and corn mazes to pick-your-own

and roadside stands featuring fresh fruits,

vegetables, Christmas trees and value-

added products to bird watching, fishing,

hunting and camping - let your imagina-

tion take you and your customers to a field

of dreams. To help you, N.C. Cooperative

Extension Agricultural Agents have devel-

oped a one-day workshop for farmers in-

terested in learning more about The

Business Side of Agritourism.

The Business Side of Agritourism

workshop will take place on January 28,

2010 at the Lake Logan Episcopal Center

located just outside of Waynesville, NC

(www.lakelogan.org). The cost for the

full-day workshop is $25 per person ($35

after January 8, 2010) and includes lunch

and resource materials. On Wednesday

January 27, a field trip to a local agri-

tourism business, followed by dinner and a

grower social featuring local products will

be provided for overnight guests. Accom-

modations are available at the Lake Logan

Episcopal Center for folks who would like

to spend the night. Accommodations are

also available in nearby downtown Way-

nesville.


workshop is packed with experts from

across the state, as well as local farmers

that will share their experiences. Topics to

be addressed include Tips on Running a

Successful Direct Market, Assessing Your

Business and Markets, Minimizing Risk

Management and Liability, Rules and Reg-

ulations for Food and Agritourism Busi-

nesses, Collaboration and Collective

Marketing, Using Social Networking and

Websites to Market Your Agritourism Ex-

perience, Incorporating Education into

Your Agritourism Business, and more!


workshop is FIRST COME FIRST

SERVED. If you are thinking of incorpo-

rating agritourism activities into your farm

operation or looking to expand and im-

prove your agritourism business, then this

conference is for you. Come spend the

day with us and learn what you need to

know about The Business Side of Agri-

tourism.

For more information contact

Tammara Cole at 828-554-6936 N.C. Co-

operative Extension is an educational out-

reach of N.C. State University and N.C.

A&T State University. It has programs in

all 100 counties and the Cherokee Reser-

vation. Learn more at www.ces.ncsu.edu.

NEWS ka-no-he-da

RECIPES, from page 13The Business Sideof Agritourism


SPORTS di-ne-lv-di-yi

Lady Braves win Battle of the Border

ONE FEATHER STAFF REPORT

LANDRUM, SC – The Cherokee

Lady Braves dismantled their opponents

en route to winning the 2009 Battle of the

Border Classic held Dec. 28-30. The Lady

Braves defeated Spartanburg (SC) Chris-

tian Academy 62-49 in the championship

game held Wednesday, Dec. 30 and Tah-

nee Arkansas and Paige Jackson earned

All-Tournament team honors.

Cherokee got things going well

on the first day of the tournament as they

defeated Woodruff, a North Carolina 2A

school, 70-56. Tashina Martin led the way

for the Lady Braves with 16 points. Rayna

Davis had 14 points, 12 rebounds, 6

blocks, and 4 steals and Paige Jackson had

11 points, 8 rebounds and 7 steals.

Other Lady Braves scorers in the

Woodruff game included: Elizabeth Wah-

netah 2 (10 assists), Kayla Smith 4, Celine

Lambert 4, Casey Driver 5, Jordyn

Thompson 13, Alexis Maney 1.

The Lady Braves kept things

going in the semi-finals as they beat East

Rutherford, a North Carolina 3A school,

54-41. Tahnee Arkansas led the way with

13 points and 6 rebounds followed by Eliz-

abeth Wahnetah with 12 points. Paige

Jackson played another pivotal role in this

game having 9 points, 10 rebounds, and 4

steals.

Other Lady Braves scorers in the

East Rutherford game included: Celine

Lambert 5 (5 steals), Rayna Davis 4,

Tashina Martin 8 (5 steals), Alexis Maney

3.

In the championship game against

Spartanburg Christian, a South Carolina

3A school, Tahnee Arkansas poured in 21

points as they Lady Braves cruised to vic-

tory. Other Cherokee scorers included:

Elizabeth Wahnetah 6 (9 assists), Paige

Jackson 7, Celine Lambert 4 (4 steals),

Rayna Davis 4 (8 rebounds), Tashina Mar-

tin 8, Kayla Smith 2, Jordyn Thompson 6,

Trae Crowe 2.

Photos courtesy of Debora Foerst

The Cherokee Lady Braves won the Ba�le of the Border Basketball Classic in Landrum, SC on Dec. 28-30. They defeated Spartanburg(SC) Chris�an Academy 62-49 in the Championship game.

>>Paige Jackson (le�) and Tahnee Arkansas

won All-Tournament Team honors.

Upcoming CHS Basketball

Thursday, Jan. 7 vs. Robbinsville

Friday, Jan. 8vs. Blue Ridge

Monday, Jan. 11 vs. Enka

Tuesday, Jan. 12v. Andrews

** As of the Jan. 3 rankings, the Chero-kee Lady Braves are currently ranked #9in the North Carolina 1A division Free-man Rankings.

Bobcats


Osley B. Saunooke Wrestling Invitational Results

Cherokee High School hosted the annual Osley B. Saunooke Wrestling Invita-

tional on Tuesday, Dec. 22. Following are the results according to NWCA:

103: Gordon, Tanner (Madison, Ga) DEC Bigmeat, Kayla(Cherokee High School) -

112: Hartline, Troy (Cherokee High School) FALL Ledford, Jeremiah(Hayesville High

School) -

112: Hartline, Troy (Cherokee High School) FALL Webb, Sean(Swain County High

School) -

112: Hartline, Troy (Cherokee High School) FALL Coggins, Brett(Madison, Ga) -

119: Rooker, Ryan (Franklin High School) FALL Brady, Billy(Cherokee High School)

119: Brady, Billy (Cherokee High School) FALL Nash, Max(Madison, Ga) -

125: Paris, Justin (Cherokee High School) DEC Roche, Paul(Hayesville High School)

125: Piper, Tanner (Franklin High School) FALL Paris, Justin(Cherokee High School)

125: Phillips, Cody (Madison, GA) FALL Paris, Justin(Cherokee High School) -

125: Paris, Justin (Cherokee High School) FALL Forbes, Ricky(North Stokes High

School) -

125: Allen, Daniel (Swain County High School) FALL Paris, Justin(Cherokee High

School) -

152: Washington, Robert (Cherokee High School) FALL Lusty, Samual(Hayesville

High School) -

152: Beaver, Jesse (Murphy High School) FALL Washington, Robert(Cherokee High

School) -

152: Bates, Kyle (Madison, Ga) TF Washington, Robert(Cherokee High School) -

152: Washington, Robert (Cherokee High School) FALL Duplak, Robert(Swain County

High School) -

152: Washington, Robert (Cherokee High School) FALL Posey, Brent(Franklin High

School) -

160: Rivera, Tavi (Cherokee High School) FALL Bennett, Cody(North Stokes High

School) -

160: Rivera, Tavi (Cherokee High School) FALL Roche, Paul(Hayesville High School)

160: Rivera, Tavi (Cherokee High School) FALL Roche, Paul(Hayesville High School)

160: Rivera, Tavi (Cherokee High School) FALL Relosos, Pedro(Franklin High School)

160: Greene, Corey (Swain County High School) DEC Rivera, Tavi(Cherokee High

School) -

171: Roper, John (Cherokee High School) MD Resby, Steven(Madison, Ga) -

171: Roper, John (Cherokee High School) MD Hadas, James(Hayesville High School)

171: Roper, John (Cherokee High School) FALL Cook, Matt(Murphy High School) -

171: Roper, John (Cherokee High School) For Forfeit(North Stokes High School) -

171: Sutton, Caleb (Swain County High School) DEC Roper, John(Cherokee High

School) -

189: Bird, Will (Cherokee High School) FALL Rodgers, James(Murphy High School)

189: Bird, Will (Cherokee High School) FALL Turbyfill, Jared(Swain County High

School) -

189: Piper, Brandon (Franklin High School) DEC Bird, Will(Cherokee High School) -

189: Bird, Will (Cherokee High School) FALL Gordon, Kyle(Madison, Ga) -

215: Adams, Tyler (Madison, Ga) FALL Littlejohn, Justice(Cherokee High School) -

215: Littlejohn, Justice (Cherokee High School) FALL Walker, Brett(Hayesville High

School) -

215: Littlejohn, Justice (Cherokee High School) FALL Moorefield, Dakota(North

Stokes High School) -

215: Littlejohn, Justice (Cherokee High School) FALL Howard, Cody(Murphy High

School) -

215: Littlejohn, Justice (Cherokee High School) FALL Fergoson, Will(Swain County

High School) -

285: Crowe, Christian (Cherokee High School) FALL Bohner, Justin(Franklin High

School) -

285: Crowe, Christian (Cherokee High School) FALL Pruitt, Kenneth(North Stokes

High School) -

285: Crowe, Christian (Cherokee High School) FALL Jones, Victor(Swain County High

School) -

285: Crowe, Christian (Cherokee High School) FALL Daniel, Logan(Murphy High

School) -

285: Crowe, Christian (Cherokee High School) FALL Dove, Matt(Madison, Ga) -

SPORTS di-ne-lv-di-yi

SUBMITTED BY KATHY LITTLEJOHN

LEXINGTON - Six North Car-

olina high school wrestling teams met in

Lexington on Saturday, Dec. 12. Cherokee

High School varsity came home with a

second place trophy and several top place

winners.

The six schools competing in-

cluded: Rosman, Thomasville, North Lin-

coln, West Rowan, Forestview, Cherokee

and East Burke.

Wrestling for Cherokee were:

Michael Montelongo ( 1 win) Will Gator

Bird (4w,1L) Sam Wahnetah (1L,1W)

Grace Bird (1L,1W by Forfeit), Jessica

McCoy (1L, 1W by forfeit), Kayla Big-

meat (1L,), Billy Brady(2W, 2L) John

Roper (3W,1L) Justice Littlejohn (4W,1L)

Ed “Hawk” French(1W,1L) Christian

Crowe(4W), Tavia Riveria (4W), Justin

Parris(2L,1W), Stephan Gammon (1L,

1W), Spirit Lossiah(2L), James Wilnoty

(1W, 1L) , Derrick Taylor(3L),Buddy

Arch(2W) Michael Wolnoty(3W,1L)

Arron Fritts (1L,2W), and Robert Wash-

ington(1L,3W).

Christian Crowe and Tavi Rivera

both took 1st place in their division and

Gator Bird, John Roper, Robert Washing-

ton, and Justice Littlejohn all won 2nd

place in their division.

Cherokee wrestlers take 2nd in Lexington tournament

Photo courtesy of T.W. Saunooke

TOURNAMENT CHAMPS The Cherokee Lady Braves 3rd and 4th grade team won the 2009 WNC Holiday BasketballTournament held in Asheville on Dec. 26-29, 2009. The team went undefeated throughoutthe tournament. Front row (le�-right) - Emma Stamper, Lynsey Hicks, CeAnna Saunooke,Macie Welch; Middle Row - Sierra Wachacha, Timiyah Brown, Tori Teesateskie, JordanManey, Breece Saunooke, La�ka French, Gracie Cabe; Back Row - Coach TommieTeesateskie and Coach T.W. Saunooke.

Photo courtesy of Kathy Li�lejohn

CHS Wrestlers celebrate their second place win in Lexington.


Cherokee Central School Board HighlightsSUBMITTED By JOYCE DUGAN

Dec. 7, 2009 meeting minutes

Approval of Investigative and

Adjudication procedures for employee ap-

plicants for the school system, effective

immediately.

Funding approved for the idle

School Jr. Beta Club trip to Greensboro

Feb. 7-9, 2010.

Approval of a 21 Credit Diploma

for Cherokee Schools students who have

been identified as at-risk drop outs.

Senior trip dates changed to the

week of April 18, 2010 from week of April

5-9, 2010.

Cherokee Central school is a part

of the WNCEdNET Consortium, including

schools from Macon, Jackson, Haywood,

Cherokee, Swain and Clay Counties.

These schools collaborate in the area of

education technology and strive to provide

the best possible bandwidth and technol-

ogy equipment to serve the staff and stu-

dents of these schools. Cherokee Central

School Board approved Cherokee Central

School to participate in the establishment

of the WAN Engineer position in collabo-

ration within the WNCdNET Consortium

at a fraction of the cost it would be to hire

a part-time WAN Engineer to support our

school. All schools involved will share the

cost of the WAN Engineer.

Approval for the PTO to sponsor

six volunteers to monitor the halls during

certain school hours and report any inci-

dents to the appropriate personnel or to the

principal. Volunteers will have no discipli-

nary authority. The PTO will cover the

costs of background checks and drug test-

ing.

Dugan is the Director of Educa�on forthe Cherokee Central Schools.

YOUTH TALK

Junaluska Leadership Councilholds Fall Council

SUBMITTED By RADONNA CROWE

Junaluska Leadership Council

JLC held their Annual Fall Council on

Monday, Dec. 7, 2009. The JLC asked the

Tribal Operations Program (TOP) to incor-

porate training for new members on basic

Tribal Council operating procedures, basic

resolution writing, how and where to re-

search resolution ideas, lingo used during

a council session, duties of the legislative

branch of Tribal government.

The JLC related they would like

to thank Principal Chief Michell Hicks,

Painttown Rep. Terri Henry, Cherokee

County – Snowbird Rep. Diamond Brown

Jr., TOP Staff Rosie McCoy and Kelly

Dills, and Mike Thompson.

The results are as follows:

CARRY OVER FROM 08-09 Resolution

No. 51 JLC members visit 8th grades to re-

cruit new members (Item No. 1) PASSED


No. 52 Athletic programs for females

(Item No. 2) WITHDRAWN


No. 53 Plaques placed at development

sites where JLC resolutions played a part

(Item No. 3) PASSED


No. 54 Emergency phones be placed along

Blue Ridge Parkway route (Item No. 4)

WITHDRAWN

Resolution No. 55 New entrance signs be

placed at Cherokee entrances (Item No. 5)

PASSED

Resolution No. 56 Emergency phones be

placed in strategic places (Item No. 6)

WITHDRAWN

Resolution No. 57 Tribal Council educa-

tion requirements (Item No. 7) PASSED

Resolution No. 58 No restrictions regard-

ing testing be put on per capita distribution

(Item No. 8) PASSED

Resolution No. 59 Phoenix Theatres show

at least on family appropriate movie each

week (Item No. 9) PASSED

Resolution No. 60 Tribal Council budget

for lighting and installation of facilities a

public park (Item No. 10) AMENDED

AND PASSED

Monies be appropriated for new Wolfe-

town Community building and playground

(Item No. 11) PASSED

Radonna is the program manager for theHealthy Cherokee program which helpsto facilitate the Junaluska LeadershipCouncil.

Photo courtesy of Radonna Crowe

The Junaluska Leadership Council held its Fall Council in the Tribal Council Chambers lastmonth.

Library Notes New Non-Fiction BOOKS

at the Library:

Famous Poems13 Terrifying Tales from the North Car-olina Piedmont9/11 InvestigationAddiction, Social issues first handAlcoholism: Social issues FirsthandAmerican Indians and the LawAngel of Death: a forensic mysteryAnimal Anatomy for ArtistsArson: Crime Scene InvestigationAuto Repair for DummiesBackyard play areas you can makeBallistics: Crime Scene InvestigationBasick CrochetingBasic KnittingBasic QuiltingBeaurtiful Built-ins: Stock CabinetsBirmingham Church Bombings: CrimeScene InvestigationBlackbeardBlackmail and Bribery: Crime Scene In-vestigationBody Farms: Crime Scene InvestigationBombings: Crime Scene InvestigationBullying and Hazing: Issues that concernyouCapturing BeautyCase of the Green River Killer: CrimeScene InvestigationChangelingClaude Monet, Eye on artComputer Animation, Eye on artComputer Hacking, Crime Scene Investi-gationCrime Scene Photographer: Crime SceneInvestigationCriminal Profiling: Crime Scene Investi-gationCrochet BagsD.C. Sniper shootings: Crime Scene Inves-tigation

New One Feather deadline Tuesdays at noon

see LIBRARY page 23


YOUTH TALK

Meet the JunaluskaLeadership Council

Photos courtesy of Radonna Crowe

Cherokee High School Junaluska Leadership Council (le�-right) Katlin Bradley, Jake Crowe,Elle Bradley, and Madison Crowe; not pictured - Jeremy Wolfe.

Smoky Mountain High School JLC - Landon French, Kristan Cucumber, Cory Wilson, andChelsea Cucumber

Robbinsville High School JLC - Tessa Lane, Cristyn Jones, Bre� Jones, Cecilia Sequoyah,and Cassidy Galaviz

Darkness Creeping: Twenty Twisted TalesDivorce Planner and OrganizerDNA Evidence: Crime Scene InvestigationDomestic Violence: Opposing ViewpointDrug Abuse: Social Issues FirsthandDrunk Driving: issues that concern youFaith of Barak ObamaFind-It-Fast Answers for your vegetablegardenFingerprints and Impression Evidence:Crime Scene InvestigaonFirst PeopleForensic Anthropolgist: Crime Scene In-vestigationForensic Art: Crime Scene InvestigationForensic Biology: Crime Scene Investiga-tionForensic Entomologist: Crime Scene In-vestigationForensic DemystifiedForgery: Crime Scene InvestigationGangs: social issues firsthandGhost Cats of the SouthGirls RockGrant Writing for DummiesHow to plan, contract and build your ownhomeHaunted Heart: the life and times ofStephen KingHaunted TennesseeHaunted VirginiaHoly SmokeHotel CaliforniaI am a man: Chief Standing BearIdentity Theft: Crime Scene InvestigationInternet Safety: issues that concern youJohn F. Kennedy Assassination: CrimeScene InvestigationK-9 Police Units – Crime Scene Investiga-tionKidnapping – Crime Scene InvestigationLast Days of the RomanovsLaw 101Lives and Times of the Great ComposersLiving Indian Histories: Lumbee & Tus-carora PeopleMedical Examiner: Crime Scene Investi-gation

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LIBRARY, from page 22

Cherokee Central Schools Menus Friday, Jan. 8

B - Steak biscuit, Applesauce, Juice

L – Pizza, Corn on the Cob, Tossed Salad, Fruit Cocktail

Monday, Jan. 11

B – Grab n’Go (Middle & High); Cereal, Muffin, Apple

L – Lil Smokies, Macaroni & Cheese, Green Beans, Slice Oranges, Juice Pop

Tuesday, Jan. 12

B – Breakfast Pizza, Sliced Peaches, Juice

L – Baked Ham, Sweet Potatoes, Peas & Carrots, Roll, Pineapple Tidbits

Wednesday, Jan. 13

B – Grab n’Go (Middle & High); Cinnamon Roll, Yogurt, Apple

L – Taco Salad, Lettuce/Tomato/Cheese, Corn Tidbits, Mandarin Oranges

Thursday, Jan. 14

B – Lil Smokies w/Biscuit, Sliced Pears, Juice

L – Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Green Beans, Roll, Peaches


Position

Child Support Clerk, Judicial Branch, Tribal Court

Primary Function:

The clerk contributes to the clerk’s office and assists the Child Support man-

ager in the operation of the court filings and daily operations of the office.

Job Description:

Work includes the initiation, preparation and organization of child support or-

ders in a Child Support Enforcement program as directed by the manager.

Clerk assists manager in preparing required forms. Maintains documentation

on all child support cases and keeps records updated daily as required by Child Sup-

port Enforcement.

Types all correspondence regarding new and existing cases, show causes and

other necessary forms and routes them through the Cherokee Police Department and

other required services.

Attends hearings and records testimonry of all child suppor t hearings.

Assists the Clerk of Court in the opeations of the offices of the Clerk for the

Judidical Branch for the Band of Cherokee Indians, including job responsibilities of

the Clerk of Court delegated by the Clerk.

Provides assistance to the Court, reservation police and to individuals for

filling out complaints and other documents incidental to the lawful function of the

court.

Administers oaths to witnesses, collects all fines paid and pays out all fees

authorized by law and makes an accounting thereof.

Has knowledge of all phases of court operations to serve clients during the absence

of other staff memebrs.

And/ to others duties assigned.

Must maintain a valid North Carolina Drivers License.

Job Knowledge:

Knowledge of legal terminology. Familiarity with Cherokee Indian names.

Working knowledge of Cherokee tribal Laws, regulations adn policies governing the

Tribal Court system. Skill in operating manual, electric or automatic typing equip-

ment. Ability to work with the public in situations of conflict. Skill and knowledge of

filinig system. Basic knowledge of budget preparation and bookkeeping. Knowledge

of use of offucce and telephone manners. Knowledge and use of computers.

Monitors all court ordered child support payments.

Determines what action to take when the absent parent is in arrearages out of court,

take to court and wage garnishments.

Must adhere and be familiar with the Child Support Enforcement manual

(state and/ or local) office procedural guidelines, the applicable courtroom procedures

and other reference manuals.

Experience and Job Training:

A two year degree and six months experience in eligibility, investigative, ju-

diciary or legal work that provides knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform

the work or an associate degree in business administration, human resources law en-

forcement or closely related degree, or at least three years experience. Must have

good communication skills, both written and verbal. Requires the ability to plan meet-

ings, organize child support dockets for court and schedule hearings. Must have a

wide variety of computer skills to ensure his/ her proficiency in this job.

Contact with others:

Contacts include tribal members, tribal officials, law enforcement officers

of tribal, state and other federal agencies; attorneys, judges, state courts, state agencies

adn the general public. Contacts are for the purpose of getting and giving information

and resolving Child Support issues. Contracts require tact and skill due to the sensitive

nature of the problems.

Confidential Data:

Has access to all court records and files, memorandum,, correspondence and

budgets, all of which are considered confidential. Must adhere to all tribal confiden-

tiality policies and procedures. Must not release confidential data without prior ap-

proval of the Chief Justice.

Mental/ Visual Physical Effort:

Work is generally conducted in an office with some travel to various locations

required. Close concentration and attention to detail is requried while performing

most duties of the job. The employee is subject to frequent interruptions, both by

phone and in person which required varied responses with each contact. While in the

office the duties of the job routinely required standing, walking, sitting, kneeling,

reaching, speaking, seeing and hearing. The job will occasionally require moving up

to ten pounds.

Resourcefulness and Initiative:

Work is performed under the Clerk of Court’s supervision. Problem solving

and initiative are required to resolve inconsistencies and errors in filling and records.

Encouragement is given to select and create his/her own docketing/ filign system to

eliminate possible problems.

Environment:

Work is performed in a normal office environment.

This position will be funded by the Modoc Tribe of Oklahoma.

Applications are available from Donna Toineeta-Lossiah at the Cherokee

Court. Deadline is January 22, 2010 @ 4:30 p.m. 1/14


Buckle Up forthe New Year

SUBMITTED By PAIGE GROSSHEALTHY CHEROKEE

Let’s start the year off right!

Healthy Cherokee/Injury Prevention

would like to encourage you to use the

seatbelt and make sure that your child or

children are in the proper child restraints.

Rear-Facing

Infants should ride in rear-facing

restraints until they are at least one year of

age and weigh at least 20 pounds, prefer-

ably until the upper weight limit of the seat

is reached.

• Facing the rear of the vehicle protects a

young child’s neck and spinal cord from

violent crash forces.

• Never put a rear-facing child in the front

seat with a passenger air bag unless you

can turn the air bag off.

• Recline the seat so your child’s head can

rest flat against the shell, according to the

manufacture’s instructions.

• Route the harness straps through harness

slots that are at or slightly below shoulder

level.

• Keep harness straps snug and fasten re-

tainer clip at armpit level.

• Position an infant seat’s carrying handle

correctly.

• Some convertible seats have rear-facing

weight limits up to 35 pounds.

Forward-Facing with Harness straps

Children who are at least one year

of age and 20 pounds may ride in a for-

ward-facing restraint.

• Place child restraint in upright position

or as specified by the manufacturer.

• Route the harness straps through the top

slot or as specified by the manufacturer.

• Keep harness straps snug and flat.

• Fasten harness retainer clip at armpit

level.

• Most child restraints have weight limits

of 40 pounds but some restrains have

higher weigh limit up to 65 pounds. Refer

to the car seat manual.

High Back Belt-Positioning Booster Seat

Children who have outgrown the

upper weight limit of their child restraint

(usually between 40-80 pounds) should

use booster seats or other appropriate child

restraints until the lap and shoulder belt fits

correctly.

• If your vehicle has a low seat back and

your child’s ears are above it, you need a

high back booster seat to protect the

child’s neck.

• Boosters must be used with both lap and

shoulder belts.

• The belt positioning booster seat posi-

tions the child so the lap and shoulder belt

will fit properly, thus providing maximum

protection in a crash.

Backless Belt-Positioning Booster Seat

• Children less than 80 pounds are too

small for the vehicle safety belt alone to fit

correctly.

• A booster seat positions the lap belt

snugly over hips and upper thighs and

shoulder belt snugly across the chest and

shoulder.

• Booster must be used with both lap and

shoulder belts.

Lap and Shoulder

Lap and shoulder belts should be

used when vehicle safety belts fit children

correctly.

A child is ready for the adult

safety belt when:

• The child can sit all the way back against

the vehicle seat, with his/her knees bent

over the edge.

• The shoulder belt remains positioned

snugly across the chest and collarbone.

• The lap belt remains positioned snugly

across the upper thighs.

Note: Placing the shoulder belt under a

child’s arm or behind the back is danger-

ous and illegal, even for adults.

If you need a car seat appointment

or have questions call Healthy

Cherokee/Injury Prevention 497-7460.

NEWS ka-no-he-da

January Schedule:

Wednesday, January 13 – Resolution Deadline – 8:00 a.m.

Monday, January 18 – Tribal, Club and School Holiday

Tuesday, January 19 – Health Screen – 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Wednesday, January 20 – Board Meeting – 8:00 a.m.

Thursday, January 21 – Safety Committee Meeting – 11:30 a.m.

Years of Service Awards

At the Club’s Departmental Christmas meetings, employees were recognized at

five-year intervals for their years of permanent service with the Club. The Club sincerely

appreciates each member of its team and especially appreciates their dedication and so

many who serve for so many years. Ray Kinsland had six years of service with the Club

at the School before it became a Tribal program and 45 years with the Club since it be-

came a Tribal program. The years of service were completed as of June 30, 2009.

Five Years: Jeannie Arkansas, Edna Bradley, Morgan Bradley, Elsie Feather, Donnie

Owle

Ten Years: Deborah Jones

Fifteen Years: Sherry Toineeta

Twenty Years: Allen Oocumma, Connie Rose

Twenty-Five Years: Edna Carroll, Tommy Lambert

Thirty-Five Years: Noah Wolfe

Forty-Five Years – Ray Kinsland

Board Appreciation and Frell Owl Award

Thanks to everyone who participated in the Club’s Annual Board Appreciation

Dinner and Frell Owl Award recently. We do sincerely appreciate our Board and their

work, dedication, and faithfulness. We also appreciate each Club department, managers,

and entire staff.

Congratulations to Carmaleta Monteith who was approved by the Board to re-

ceive the 24th Annual Frell Owl Award. Carmaleta has many years of service which has

helped many of our youth. During the last few years, she has secured significant grant

funds to provide academic and technology-based programs for our school. She is also

the cultural design coordinator for our new schools

Congratulations

Congratulations to the Braves Athletic Department who did a great job hosting

the 35th Annual Chief O. B. Saunooke Invitational Wrestling Tournament.

Congratulations Braves Varsity Wrestling Team for earning second place overall

in the Saunooke Tournament (missing first place by only 13 points).

Congratulations:

Christian Crowe – First Place and voted MVP by coaches

Will Bird and Troy Hartline – First Place

Kayla Bigmeat, Billy Brady, Tavia Rivera, John Roper and Justice Littlejohn – Second

Place

Robert Washington – Third Place

Justin Parris – Fourth Place

Congratulations Lady Braves for winning the championship in the 10th Annual

“Battle of the Borders” in Landrum, South Carolina on December 28, 29 and 30. On

Monday, the 1-A Lady Braves defeated 2-A Woodruff 70-56. On Tuesday they defeated

3-A East Rutherford 54-41. In the championship game on Wednesday they defeated 3-

A Spartanburg Christian Academy 62-49.

Cherokee BoysClub Report

New One Feather deadline Tuesdays at noon


Eastern Band of CherokeeEastern Band of CherokeeIndiansIndians

Closing January 22, 2010 @ 4 pm

1. Composter- Composting ($18,140-$22,680)

2. Water Lab Tech II- Water Treatment ($23,740-$30,280)

3. Computer Specialist- OIT ($34,900-$44,500)

4. Business Assistant PT- Cherokee Life ($18,140-$22,680)

5. Fitness Assistant PT- Cherokee Life ($18,140-$22,680)

6. Cherokee Language Specialist Assistant- KPEP ($22,000-$27,500)

7. Utility Worker- Tribal Construction ($18,140-$22,680)

Open Until Filled

1. Teacher – Tribal Child Care

2. Teacher Assistant – Tribal Child Care

3. EMT-P (Part-time) – EMS

4. Temp Workers- Travel & Promotion

For Deadlines and applications please call 497-8131.

Indian Preference does apply A current job application must

be submitted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a

Tribal application.

Positions Open

MMaarrkkeettppllaacceeSERVICES

VEHICLES

RENTALS

FIREWOOD

JOBS, LEGALS,BIDS, & MORE!

Cherokee Auto Accessories & Pressure

Washing, Radiators, Bumpers, grills, step

bars, XM & Sirrius Radios, tires, wheels,

oil change, brakes. Detail trucks, cars,

pressure wash decks, trailers, heavy equip-

ment. TERO Certified. Free pick-up & de-

livery. We are NOW doing Window Tint,

call for an appointment 506-0825. 5/2010

J.W. Builders, Inc., Building quality cus-

tom homes and log homes. Conventional

stick built, any floor plan, very affordable.

Also offering remodeling and additions.

NC licensed contractor, TERO certified,

residential/commercial. Many references

and fully insured. 828-736-2018. 2/25

For Rent: 2 bedroom, 1 bath, partially

furnished, log cabin in Whittier area – No

pets, adults preferred, 600 mo. plus secu-

rity deposit, 269-6565. 1/7

For Sale: 78’ Olds Cutlass Supreme,

small block 400 w/400 turbo trans., Cobalt

Blue, black top, chrome wheels, a must

see, $3400 firm, call Ryan at 788-8814

(leave message if no answer). 1/7

For Sale: Firewood, cut, split, and deliv-

ered, all seasoned – all hardwood, 788-

0097, or 497-6257. 1/27

Joey Brady is searching for descendants

of Will Locust. Brady is the grandson of

Locust and is trying to connect with family

members. If you have any information,

please call him at (706) 983-1427. 1/7

SEARCHING

For Rent: 2 bedroom, 1 bath mobile,

quite park in Ela. References/background

checks required. 425 month/350 deposit,

488-8752. 1/26

CIHA Position

The Cherokee Indian Hospital Author-

ity has the following jobs available:

FT RN Night Shift / In-Patient.

Clinical Applications Coordinator

Anyone interested should pick up an

application and position description

from Arlenea Chapa or Teresa Carvalho

at the Cherokee Indian Hospital Human

Resources Office between the hours of

8:00am – 4:00pm Monday –Friday.

This position will close January 8,

2010. Indian preference does apply and

a current job application must be sub-

mitted. Resumes will not be accepted in

lieu of CIHA application.

1/7

CIHA Positions

The Cherokee Indian Hospital Author-

ity has the following jobs available:

RN Week-end Night Float/ $35.00

hr W/O benefits

RN Week-end Day Float $30.00 hr

W/O benefits

Anyone interested should pick up an

application and position description

from Arlenea Chapa or Teresa Carvalho

at the Cherokee Indian Hospital Human

Resources Office between the hours of

8:00am – 4:00pm Monday –Friday.

This position will close January 8,

2010. Indian preference does apply and

a current job application must be sub-

mitted. Resumes will not be accepted in

lieu of CIHA application.

1/14

EMPLOYMENT

For Sale: 2006 Suzuki 4 wheeler, 50cc,

$800, call 497-7532. 1/6 pd.

Health & Medical Positions 1. C.N.A.– Tsali Care Center

2. Community Health Representative- CHR

3. LPN- Tsali Care Center

4. Quality Improvement Coord RN- Home Health

5. LPN- Qualla Youth Health Center

6. Clinical Psychologist- Analenisgi

STUFFFor Sale: Hardi-Plank, approximately 70

pcs., 81/4” x 12 ft long, cedar milled and

primed. Cost: $5.95 each, sell for $3.95

each. 828-736-0423. 1/7

Help lower your energy bill with New

Look’s Energy Saving Windows, Doors

and Garage Doors. January Special – free

installation of our quality closet organiz-

ers, Always Free Estimates. Rich – 586-

8605. 1/28

Cherokee School Positions

The Cherokee School System is accepting applications for the following positions:

Speech Pathologist Woodcarving Instructor

School Counselor Computer Technician

Custodian

All teachers and teacher assistance must satisfy the requirements of the "No

Child Left Behind" Laws

New applicants should submit a Professional Personnel Application, a letter

of interest, transcript, resume, and a one page explanation of what you will contribute.

Active applicants should submit a letter of interest, resume, and a one page explana-

tion of what you will contribute.

Current employees should submit a letter of interest, resume, and a one page

explanation of what you will contribute.

Applications are available at the Cherokee Central Schools – Central Office

SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO: Gwen Hammonds Human Resources Department,

Cherokee Central Schools, P.O. Box 134, Cherokee, NC 28719, 828-554-5093

To request or submit an application online email: [email protected] 1/14


CLASSIFIEDS still $5/30 words


Fisheries and Wildlife ManagementObjectives

The Cherokee Department of Fisheries and Wildlife Management is conduct-

ing a survey to collect community member input regarding fisheries and wildlife man-

agement objectives at Cherokee. The survey will be mailed out to all mail box

holders. Please take the time to write down answers to our short questionnaire and

return the survey in the accompanied postage paid envelope to our department. Your

response is very important to us and taking into account the opinions of all citizens is

critical to successfully managing Tribal natural resources. Please contact 497-1802

to request additional copies of the survey. Thank you for your time. 1/7

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Legal Notice

Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians

Cherokee Tribal Court

Cherokee, North Carolina

Case No. 09-CV-651

Hunter Adam Welch Vs Samantha Welch

TAKE NOTICE that an action has been filed against SAMANTHA WELCH in the

above entitled matter. The nature of the relief sought is:

DIVORCE, CUSTODY AND EQUITABLE DISTRUIBUTION.

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than the 30th day of

January 2010 said date being more than forty (40) days from the date of first publication

of this notice and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will

apply to the Court for the relief sought.

This is the 11th day of December 2009.

Saunooke Law Firm, P.A., P.O. Box 2369, Cherokee, NC 28719, 828-736-2856

1/26 pd

Legal Notice



Before The Clerk


Estate File No. 09-EST-63

Notice to Creditors and Debtors Of George Owl

All persons, firms, and corporations, having claims against, this estate are no-

tified to exhibit them to the fiduciary(s) listed on or before the date listed or be barred

from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to

the appointed fiduciary(s) listed below:

Deadline to submit claims: April 22, 2010.

This is the 10th day of December, 2009.

Diane B. Hyatt, P.O. Box 1304, Cherokee, NC 28719 1/26 pd

Legal Notice



Before The Clerk



Notice to Creditors and Debtors Of Lula Mollie Wolfe Sequoyah





Deadline to submit claims: March 8, 2010

This is the 30th day of November, 2009.

Sharon Sequoyah, 43 Wilbur Sequoyah Road, Cherokee, NC 28719 1/12 pd

Legal Notice



Before The Clerk



Notice to Creditors and Debtors Of Susan Irene Waidsutte Welch






This is the 1st day of December, 2009.

Linda Thompson, 855 Main Street, Bryson City, NC 28713 1/12 pd

Legal Notice



Before The Clerk



Notice to Creditors and Debtors Of Donald Robert Taylor






This is the 3rd day of December, 2009.

Gayle Guilford, P.O. Box 1243, Cherokee, NC 28719 1/12 pd

Realty Specialist (Conveyances)

GS-1170-7/9, salary range: 38,117,00 – 60,612.00 USD year, Series/Grade: GS-

1170-7/9; Open Period: Thursday, December 31 to January 21, 2010, Position Full

time, Eastern Region, Cherokee Agency, Deputy Superintendent, Trust Services, Real

Estate Services, Cherokee, North Carolina; Duty Location; 1 vacancy, Cherokee, NC,

Announcement No. EA-09-15 (readv.) Send to: DOI/BIA, P.O. Box 1487, Anadarko,

Ok 73005 1/14

Processing Assistant III

The Jackson County Department of Social Services is recruiting for a Pro-

cessing Assistant III in its Sylva Office. Duties will include prepping, scanning and

indexing paper files for electronic imaging, typing, data entry, filing, reception, trans-

porting children for a variety of purposes such as medical appointments and counsel-

ing, supervising visits between children and parents, and other related clerical tasks.

Applicants should have strong computer skills, have a general knowledge of office

procedures, work well with children, have the ability to learn and apply a variety of

guidelines, and be able to communicate with people with courtesy and tact. Candi-

dates must have a valid driver's license, a good driving record, completed high school

and have at least one year of clerical experience or an equivalent combination of

training and experience. The salary range is $22,200 – $39,424. Applicants should

complete a NC State application form (PD-107) and submit it to the Sylva branch of

the NC Employment Security Commission as soon as possible. Applications will be

accepted until the position is filled. The Jackson County Department of Social Serv-

ices is an equal opportunity employer. The most qualified applicants, based upon

education and experience will be selected for interviews. 1/14

EMPLOYMENT

LEGAL NOTICES


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Legal Notice

Eastern Band Of Cherokee Indians



File Number: CV 09-512

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION

Coastal Federal Credit Union, Plaintiff,

v.

John Wesley Wolfe, Defendant

TO: JOHN WESLEY WOLFE Please take notice that a pleading seeking relief

against you has been filed in the above entitled action. The nature of the relief being

sought is as follows: Recovery of Title and Re-Possession of a motor vehicle, specif-

ically a 2004 Ford Explorer, Vehicle Identification Number

1FMZU77K64UB10346, and any other remedies available to the Plaintiff for your

default under the contract(s) obligating you to the Plaintiff. You are required to

make defense to such pleading no later than February 16, 2010 and upon your failure to

do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought.

This 7th day of January, 2010.

Michael W. McConnell, Melrose, Seago & Lay, P.A., Attorney for Plaintiff, P.O. Box

1011, Sylva, NC 28779, 828-586-3200 1/21

Legal Notice




Case No. 09-CV-651

Hunter Adam Welch Vs Samantha Welch

TAKE NOTICE that an action has been filed against SAMANTHA WELCH in the

above entitled matter. The nature of the relief sought is:

DIVORCE, CUSTODY AND EQUITABLE DISTRUIBUTION.

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than the 30th day of

January 2010 said date being more than forty (40) days from the date of first publication


apply to the Court for the relief sought.



1/26 pd

Legal Notice



Before The Clerk



Notice to Creditors and Debtors Of William Daniel Larch Jr.

All persons, firms, and corporations, having claims against, this estate are notified to

exhibit them to the fiduciary(s) listed on or before the date listed or be barred from their

recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the appointed

fiduciary(s) listed below.

Deadline to submit claims: April 22, 2010.

This is the 11th day of December, 2009.

Lillie M. Larch, 2093 Old #4 Road, Cherokee, NC 28719 1/26 pd.

Legal Notice

Notice of Service of

Process by Publication

Cherokee Tribal Court Regulations

In Cherokee Tribal Court

Qualla Housing Authority

vs

Dawn Dee Davis CV-90-624

Bernice Ann Taylor CV-09-571

Roberta Ann Toineeta CV-09-671

Shelia Marie Rattler CV-09-672

Tammy Wynette Queen CV-09-526

Debbie Lorraine Beck CV-09-673

Dennis Ray Sneed CV-09-674

Myron Robert Ledford CV-09-628

Kristine Joy Ludwig CV-09-675

Jennifer Adrianne Back CV-09-676

Katrina Marie Owl CV-09-678

Jessica Marie Burrell CV-09-679

Jessica E. Bryson CV-09-680

Steven Dee Tisho CV-09-642

To: The Above Named Parties

Take Notice that a Pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the

above entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows:

Complaint For Money Owed

You are required to make defense of such pleading no later than the 1st day of

February 2010 and upon your failure to do so the Party (Qualla Housing) seeking

service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought.

This is the 4th day of January 2010. 1/21

Agent for the Plaintiff

John L. Bradley

P.O. Box 1749, Cherokee, NC 28719

828-497-9161 ext. 206

One Feather deadline - Tuesdays at noon

Legal Notice




Case No. SP-09-208

In Re: Adoption of Minor Child to Bobby Lynn Martin

TAKE NOTICE that an action for ADOPTION OF A MINOR CHILD has

been filed in the above entitled matter. The nature of the relief sought is termination

of parental rights and adoption.

You are required to make a defense to such pleading no later than the 30th day of

January 2010 said date being MORE THAN forty (40) days from the first publication


apply to the Court for the relief sought. Your failure to do so the party seeking service

against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought.



1/26 pd.


EQIP Funding Availableto Local Farmers

The Environmental Quality In-

centives Program (EQIP) is again avail-

able for local farmers and agricultural

producers on the Qualla Boundary. While

the EQIP has a continuous sign up, the

batching deadline for 2010 funds is Friday,

Jan. 15.

The program was developed by

the United States Department of Agricul-

ture to provide financial assistance to

farmers who install certain conservation

practices on their farm. These Best Man-

agement Practices (BMPs) are designed to

protect and sustain the natural resource

base on the farm. A multitude of BMPs

are available to address soil quality, water

quality, pasture and hay land management

and even wildlife habitat on the farm.

In recent years, agricultural use

roads have been a point of interest of the

Natural Resources Conservation Service,

which administers the EQIP program for

parcel holders in Jackson, Swain and Gra-

ham counties. Such roads can be a major

source of erosion and sedimentation on the

farm. Other qualifying practices include:

seeding and stabilization of critically

eroded areas, livestock watering tanks,

livestock travel lanes, livestock feed and

waste structures, heavy-use area protection

around barns and feeding areas, fencing,

pasture management, rotational grazing

practices, wildlife habitat enhancement,

stream bank restoration and numerous

other erosion control practices. Crop land

conservation practices are also available.

For more information or if you

are interested in signing up, contact John

McCoy at 497-1858, the USDA Service

Center in Bryson City at (828)488-3785

ext.3, the Jackson Soil and Water Conser-

vation District at (828)586-6344, or the

Graham Soil and Water Conservation Dis-

trict at (828)479-9268. The U.S. De-partment of Agriculture (USDA) prohibitsdiscrimina�on in all its programs and ac-�vi�es on the basis of race, color, na-�onal origin, sex, religion, age, disability,poli�cal beliefs, sexual orienta�on, ormarital or family status. (Not all prohib-ited bases apply to all programs.) Per-sons with disabili�es who requirealterna�ve means for communica�on ofprogram informa�on (Braille, large print,audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA’sTARGET Center at (202)720-5964 (voiceand TDD).

-- U.S. Department of Agriculture

EASTERN BAND OF

CHEROKEE INDIANS

Qualla Housing Authority

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR

Resurfacing of Bertha Saunooke

Height’s Road and

Paving of New Roadways

QHA 01-09

I. INTRODUCTION

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is

Requesting Proposals for qualified con-

tractors to complete final earthwork, ero-

sion control and paving for new roads in

the Bertha Saunooke Heights housing de-

velopment.

II. BACKGROUND

The Bertha Saunooke Heights Roadway

extensions in Bertha Saunooke Heights is

in need of final grading, erosion control

and paving.

III. RFP COORDINATOR

The main point of contact for this RFP

shall be:

Bob Driver, Qualla Housing Authority,

Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians,

P.O. Box 547, Cherokee, NC 28719

Phone: 828/554-6345;

Email [email protected]

The main point of contact shall hereinafter

be referred to as the RFP Coordinator.

IV. RFP NUMBER

The Qualla Housing Authority (QHA) of-

fice has assigned the following RFP iden-

tification number QHA 01-09. It should be

referenced in all communications regard-

ing the RFP:

RFP# QHA 01-09

V. RFP SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

The following RFP Schedule of Events

represents QHA’s best estimate of the

schedule that shall be followed. Unless

otherwise specified, the time of day for the

following events shall be between 8:00

a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

The QHA reserves the right, at its sole dis-

cretion to adjust this schedule as it deems

necessary.

Qualla Housing issues RFP, November 30,

2009, 3 p.m.

Letter of Intent N/A

Deadline for Submitting proposals, De-

cember 15, 2009, 3 p.m.

Contract Signing and Scope Review Com-

pleted, January 2010 (estimated)

VI. RFP AMENDMENT AND CANCEL-

LATION

QHA reserves the right to amend this RFP

in writing at any time. QHA also reserves

the right to cancel or reissue the RFP at its

sole discretion. Proposers shall respond to

the final written RFP and any exhibits, at-

tachments, and amendments. 1/7

RFQScope of the REQ

This request for qualifications contains the instructions for submission. It in-

cludes the selection criteria, as well as other requirements for the proposal to be eligible

for consideration.

Introduction: The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indian (EBCI) Tribal Historic Preservation

Office (THPO) is requesting Qualifications is for 3D visualization and animation for an

interactive presentation and related products. The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is

a federally recognized Indian tribe whose home is the 56,000-acre Qualla boundary,

plus additional tribal lands in Graham and Cherokee Counties.

Background: The THPO needs a presentation in the form of an visualization and inter-

active animation presentation in web- and other formats outlining the need and options

to meet federal contractual requirements.

Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Coordination: The point of contract for this Re-

quest for Qualification (RFQ) shall be:

Mrs. Clara Wahnetah, Tribal Historic Preservation Office, Eastern Band of Cherokee

Indians, US Hwy, Bryson City, Ph: 828-554-6850.

RFP Amendment and cancellation: The EBCI reserves the right to amend this RFQ

in writing at any time. The Tribe also reserves the right to cancel or reissue at its sole

discretion. If an amendment is issued, it will be provided to all by an advertisement in

the Cherokee One feather (the Tribe’s newspaper), and distribution through the Tribe’s

Employment Rights Office. Vendors must respond to the final written RFQ and any ex-

hibits, attachments and amendments. If it becomes necessary to revise any part of this

RFQ pertinent information will be issued to all parties who have submitted a letter of

intent to purpose. All addenda must be acknowledged

Scope of Work: The 3D visualization and animation for an interactive presentation will

be developed to aid and to demonstrate the need and options to meet federal require-

ments for materials and curation from the Ravensford site and additional purposes such

as community access and research. The project will include developing background data

through subcontractors, meetings, research, motion graphics, 3D modeling, and video

sequencing, editing, web-encoding and output in DVD and web-based format.

RFQ Submission deadline: January 15, 2010

The Selection Process: The following is a general description of the process by which

the visualization consultant will be selected:

Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is issued to prospective firms.

The responding firm must file one original proposal and two copies of the orig-

inal proposal with the Tribe in a sealed envelope. Both the original and the copies must

be signed and dated by an official that is authorized or has power of attorney to bind the

proposing firm. Submittals that are unsigned, incomplete, late or in any other way do not

meet the criteria expressed in this RFQ or other documents provided by the Tribe and

intended but he Tribe to be part of this RFQ are non-responsive and will not be consid-

ered. An incomplete submittal is one that lack any required information.

Interviews with finalists: Will be conducted if needed.

Preference will be given to qualified Indian contractors who qualify under the Tribe’s

contracting preference law expressed in Cherokee Code Chapter 92.

THIS IS NOT A CONTRACT OR AN OFFER TO CONTRACT- F i r m s

submitting are cautioned that this is a request for qualifications, not a request to contract,

or an offer to contract, or an acceptance of any proposal or offer. The Tribe reserves the

unqualified right to reject any and wall proposals when such rejection is deemed to be

in the best interest of the Tribe. Additional, only submitted written questions may be

addressed in Addenda, oral questions and responses are not official and do not change

the requirements of this RFQ. The firm that is selected and successfully negotiates agree-

able terms will contract for services with the Tribe. This RFQ will be attached to the con-

tract to serve as the scope of work, either as it is originally proposed or mutually agreed

in modification.

The issuance of this RFQ does not consider a waiver of the Tribe’s sovereign

immunity.

Request for Qualifications: request for Qualifications (RFQ) submittal packets will

be received by the Tribal Historic Preservation Office (THPO). Eastern Band of Chero-

kee Indians at the THPO Office in Bryson City, NC on Friday, January 15, 2010 no later

than 4 p.m. The Request for Qualifications is for concept visualization with DVD and

Web products. Requirements adopted by Tribal Council, Ordinance No. 592, May 14,

1999 for Tribal Employment Rights will be part of this project.

For more information please contact: Mrs. Clara Wahnetah, Tribal Historic Preservation

Office, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, US Hwy 19, Bryson city, Ph: 828-554-6850;

Email: [email protected].

Signed Clara Wahnetah, Bryson City, North Carolina 1/14

New Tribal Road Requests as of Jan. 4

Hallie Lane - Starts at 1335 Wolfetown

Rd

Lydia Squirrel Rd - Starts at 3763 Old No

4 Rd

-- Per Office of Emergency Management

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Cherokee CommunityThe following is a list of tribal members that have documents to sign in the BIA Realty

Office. These are land transfers from both Tribal Members and the Eastern Band by res-

olution. John Adam Squirrel, Yahnie Ann Littlejohn Squirrel, Woodard Scott Mc-

Connell, Donald Austin Ross, Sean Ross, Michael Keeton, Valorie Jean Huff

Johnson, Jean Owl Huff, Rynda Lynn Marie Saunooke, Letina Renee Saunooke,

John Steven Saunooke II, Dale Morgan French Jr., April Lynn Johnson Mellinger,

Wanda Ruth Welch McLendon, James Matthew Powell, Willis Demetric Davis,

Michael Thompson, James Victor Rose Jr., Vera Lynn Davis Rickman, John Ricky

Lossie Sr., Edward Ray Lossie, Frances Mildred Catt Walkingstick, Betty Jo Shell

Toineeta, Keith Salolaneeta Shell, Boyd Henry Shell, Marella Louella Shell, Stanley

Harold Ross, Alice Edna Maney Sequoyah, Robert Austin Wahnetah, Phyllis Faye

Wahnetah Lambert, Mary Jane Walkingstick Taylor, Daniel William Johnson,

Jackie Lee Cucumber, Jeanie Lynn Cucumber, John Simpson Jackson, Vicki

Standingdeer, Anan Marie Hensley Powell, Lana Wright Ferguson. Mary Jane Fer-

guson, Frank James Lossiah, Dakota Sneed Brewer, Doris Lynn Brewer

Humphreys, Lindsey Darlene Miller, Robert Dewayne Parker, Connie Lynn

Cooper Parker, Libba Ann Smith Wolfe, Gary Dean Smith, Debra Louise Smith

Ramirez, Jack Elwood Gloyne, Mary Lou Gloyne Byler, John Frances Gloyne,

Judy Kay Gloyne Tiger, Mary Ann Gloyne Wachacha, Harold Alfred Lossiah,

Heather Dawn Sexton, Larry Leland Miller, Alice Mae Lewis

DivisionsBillie Jean Kanott Wolfe, Patricia Kay Kanott Lambert

Proposed Land TransfersMinda Faye Armachain to Linda Marie Armachain – Big Cove Community

Parcel No. 13-C (Part of Parcel No. 13-B) containing 1.001 acres, more or less.

Patricia Josephine Bigmeat Brown to James Adam Brown – Birdtown Com-

munity Parcel No. 157-B (Part of Parcel No. 157-A) containing 0.610 acres, more or

less, together with all improvements located thereon.

Kimberly Christine Wildcat and Craigan Stan Wildcat – Timpson Abel Wildcat

– Birdtown community Parcel No. 463-E (Part of Parcel o. 463-C) containing 2.374

acres, more or less.

Shirley Jean Lambert Reagan to Mary Mackelene Jackson Smith – Snowbird

Community Parcel No. 527, containing 1.099 acres, more or less, together with all im-

provements located thereon.

Shirley Jean Lambert Reagan to Eugene Jarrett Wachacha – Snowbird Commu-

nity Parcel No. 338-J (Part of Parcel no. 338-F) containing 3.707 acres more or less.

Shirley Jean Lambert Reagan to Damien Riley Wachacha – Snowbird Com-

munity Parcel No. 338-K (Part of Parcel No. 338-F) containing 3.707 acre, more or less.

Sheila Ann Jackson Arch to Christopher Michael Arch – Birdtown community

Parcel No. 764-W (Part of Parcel No. 764-T) containing 1.001 acres, more or less.

Beth Sonya Teesateskie to Dana Jay Pheasant – Birdtown Community Parcel

No. 432 (Part of Parcel No. 830 containing 0.903 acres, more or less, together with all

improvements located thereon.

David Arch:

Doris J. Arch

Denise McGinnis

Dawnena Jean Byington

Allen Boyd Queen:

Abraham Queen

Felicia Gail Commander

Lara Aimee Queen

Norman Dale Queen

Anderson Wachacha:

Sharmon Wachacha

Natisha Lynn Guerrero

Irene Polly Wachacha

Eno Madison Wachacha

Maybell Winkler Lepscier:

Sandra L. Fussell

Mary L. Kennedy

Charley Ledford:

Golinda Ledford

Ruth Long

Noah Ledford Jr.

Vera Ann George

Betty Jane Cucumber

Lloyd Leslie Ledford

Daniel Lee Ledford

Winona rose Squirrel

David Donovan Braun

Valencia Lee Pheasant

Lea Jo Ledford

Anita Kaye Vestal

Lola Marie Ledford

Resolution For December 2009:Interested Parties for the Estates of:

A�en�on: Senior Ci�zens and Persons With Disabili�es2010 Lawn Maintenance Applications

Guidelines:

In order to qualify you and your spouse must be a Senior Citizen or Disabled.

If you do not have a spouse you must live alone or with persons under the age of 18. Par-

ticipants must reside on Tribal Lands within the five county service areas of Swain,

Jackson, Graham, Haywood and Cherokee.

1. The Lawn Maintenance season will be from April 5th-October 1st

2. Mowing and Lawn Maintenance will include a 50ft. perimeter around the home.

3. Lawns mowed outside the 50ft. perimeter will be the home owner’s responsibility.

4. You must maintain and keep your yard clean and safe for our mowing contractors.

Please remove any trash, debris, or other items that would prevent our mowing contrac-

tors from mowing your yard. If your yard is not maintained it will not be mowed until

you do so.

5. You are responsible for marking any shrubs, flowers, and plants that you don’t want

mistaken for weeds so that the mowers can distinguish between the two.

Applications will be available First Come First Served Jan. 18 - Feb. 19 at Tsali Manor,

Snowbird Senior Center and John Welch Senior Center. 2/18


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Before You Start.® Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-522-4700. An Enterprise of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Nation. ©2010, Harrah’s License Company, LLC.

Congratulations

Erica and Bobby Crowe

Finally tied the knot!

December 1, 2009

Way to go!

Love,

Ally, Trev, Riley Lambert

Happy Birthday

Aaron

(Big Jake)

Love

Grandpa John and Grandma Joyce

Birth Announcements

MejiaDyani Eyzae Mejia born on December 18to Ramiro Mejia and Edwina Driver ofCherokee in Swain County, weighing 7pounds 8 ounces.

Bradley Kaydence Akaiya Bradley born on De-cember 11 to John Ed Bradley andCamille Davis of Cherokee in JacksonCounty, weighing 6 pounds 2 ounces.

Davis Cecelia Evelyn Shayne Davis born on De-cember 26 to Shane Davis and MichelleRaby of Cherokee in Jackson County,weighing 8 pounds.

Hill Eva Grace Hill born on December 24 toDean Hill and Mariah Mahan of Chero-kee in Swain County, weighing 5 pounds7 ounces.

Morales Olivia Jean Huskey Morales born on De-cember 25 to Ursula Huskey and NoelMorales of Cherokee in HaywoodCounty, weighing 6 pounds.

Happy 4th

Birthday

Daulton

I love you so much,

Mommy

Happy Birthday

Son

Love you,

Bud

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