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50 CENTS
THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS SINCE 1965
JUNE 11-17, 2015
SHIYO - CHEROKEE
LANGUAGE APP
UNVEILED, PAGE 4
UNOFFICIAL EBCI
PRIMARY ELECTION
RESULTS, PAGE 5
WEEK OF JUNE 11-17, 2015
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cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahli
NEWS
SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather
This year’s Remember the Removal Riders gather for a group shot in front of the Kituwah Mound during a send-off event on Friday, June 5.
Removal Riders embark on their journey
SCOTT MCKIE B.P.
ONE FEATHER STAFF
K
ITUWAH MOUND – A
total of 19 Cherokee riders
are going on this year’s Remember the Removal Bike Ride – a
950-mile trek retracing the Trail of
Tears. The ride started in New
Echota, Ga. on Sunday, June 7, and
the riders are scheduled to pull into
Tahlequah, Okla. on June 25.
The Eastern Band of Cherokee
Indians is represented by seven riders including: Kelly Murphy, Jake
Stephens, Corlee Thomas-Hill,
Kevin Tafoya, Darius Thompson,
Savannah Hicks and Matt Martens.
The Cherokee Nation will be represented by Charles “Billy” Flint, Tristan Trumbla, Kayla Davis, Haylee
Caviness, Tanner Crow, Shawna
Harter, Maggie McKinnis, Wrighter
Weavel, Caleb Cox, Alexis Watt,
Tennessee Loy and Hailey Seago.
The riders were honored and
given a send-off during an event
held at the Kituwah Mound on Friday, June 5. Photos were taken,
speeches were made, everyone
shared a dinner, and the riders
from the two tribes had a nice time
to meet with each other before their
journey began.
“We’re so ready,” said Savannah Hicks, one of the EBCI riders.
“We’ve been training since January,
and now it’s finally here. As a
team, I feel like we’re ready, and I’m
just ready to see how this experience changes me as a person.”
Fellow team member Darius
Thompson commented, “I’m very
excited. We’re ready, but once we
get on the ride, the whole mindset
changes in just thinking about
what people went through. We’re
on a bike. They were walking. It’s a
humbling experience.”
Patricia Watkins, who completed the Remember the Removal
Ride last year, gave some encour-
EBCI Beloved Man Jerry Wolfe
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The riders pose with Miss Cherokee Taylor Wilnoty (center) following Friday night’s dinner.
blesses the food and the riders
during Friday’s event.
agement to this year’s riders. “Remember, you’re one team on this
ride. You’re not Eastern Band.
You’re not Western Band. You’re
one Band on this trip. Remember
why you’ve been chosen to do this
bike ride.”
Principal Chief Michell Hicks,
whose daughter Savannah is one
of the EBCI riders this year, also encouraged the group at Friday’s
event. “It’s always exciting to see
you guys and recognize these riders…I know how hard the Eastern
Band riders have worked, and I’m
sure, equally, the Cherokee Nation
has worked hard also. This continues to be an historical event. Anytime we can retrace our history, to
learn, and more importantly, to understand the spirituality of that trip
and how it has affected our lives.”
Sue Abram, North Carolina
Trail of Tears Association, presented a $1,000 donation from her
organization to be used to help fund
this year’s trip. “I really salute you
for what you’re about to do. I know
it’s going to be a powerful experience for you.”
You can keep up with the riders
and their progress on this year’s
ride online at: https://www.facebook.com/removal.ride
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Cherokee language app unveiled
SCOTT MCKIE B.P.
ONE FEATHER STAFF
T
hose interested in becoming
Cherokee second-language
learners now have a way to
learn new words while on the go.
Shi-yo – a Cherokee language app –
was officially released during at
event at the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center on Thursday,
June 4.
“This is a level one app,” said
Laura Pinnix, Cherokee Central
Schools director of culture. “This is
a beginner.”
Pinnix, who helped develop the
app, said the idea was hatched after
brainstorming ideas of how to
reach the younger generation of
Cherokees. “We keep saying that
we’re losing our language, but we
don’t need to lose our language.”
She commented that she
thought of all of the young people
who own smartphones these days
and are active throughout the day
texting and messaging their
friends. “We must do this,” Pinnix
said of developing the app. “We’ve
got to do this now.”
The app itself currently has a
database of 250 words which are
given in English, Cherokee syllabary, and phonetics. The words
are broken down into 23 different
categories including: family, wild
animals, colors, numbers, months,
Laura Pinnix (left) introduces four EBCI tribal members whose voices were used in the new Shi-yo Cherokee
language app during an unveiling celebration for the app on Thursday, June 4. Shown (left-right) are Pinnix, Garfield Long Jr., Bo Lossiah, Dre Crowe, and Micah Swimmer.
days of the week, etc.
Each word also has a spoken
pronunciation. Four EBCI tribal
members were recorded for the pronunciations including: Garfield
Long Jr., Bo Lossiah, Dre Crowe,
and Micah Swimmer.
“This was a tedious process,”
Heather Driver, who worked with
Pinnix on the development of the
app, said of the voice recording sessions. “But, it’s worth it. With this
One Feather deadline
Friday at 12noon
being a mobile app, you can take
your language lessons with you.
It’s a good product for our second
language learners.”
The app is now available for
download at the App Store for free.
An Android app will be coming
soon.
The app was funded through a
grant from the Cherokee Preservation Foundation. Sasha Watty, CPF
program associate, was at Thursday’s event and commented,
“We’re very excited. It’s been a
long work in progress.”
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Unofficial 2015 EBCI Primary Election Results
Note: These results, provided by the
EBCI Election Board, are deemed unofficial until they are approved by
Tribal Council. Candidates that are
shown in bold are those advancing to
the General Election in September.
Principal Chief
Patrick Lambert – 1,751
Gene “Tunney” Crowe Jr. – 498
David Wolfe – 453
Timmy Ray Smith – 165
Sam Frell Reed – 97
Vice Chief
Richard “Richie” Sneed – 990
Larry Blythe – 847
Dan McCoy – 652
James “Bud” Smith – 433
Big Cove Tribal Council
Teresa McCoy – 143
Perry Shell – 98
Richard French – 82
Consie Girty – 77
Lori Taylor – 61
Mary Ann Thompson – 60
Buddy Johnson 50
O.D. Swayney – 20
Big Y/Wolfetown
Tribal Council
Bo Crowe – 463
Dennis Edward (Bill) Taylor –
230
Polly Jo Castorena – 142
Albert Martin Jr. – 137
Trina Sneed Owle – 118
James David Jumper – 79
Marty Taylor – 54
Francine Parker Watty – 53
Quedi “Quet” Sampson – 46
Jeff McCoy – 33
Painttown School Board
Charlotte Ann Saunooke – 192
Trista Welch – 81
Ned Stamper Sr. – 76
Birdtown Tribal Council
Yellowhill Tribal Council
Albert Rose – 441
Travis K. Smith – 236
Terri Lee Taylor – 145
Gilbert Crowe – 140
Curtis Wildcatt – 134
Mernie Taylor – 107
Ray Long – 93
Greg Owle – 75
Soloman “Slick” Saunooke – 45
M. “Dwayne” Stamper – 41
Anita Welch Lossiah – 160
Alan “B” Ensley – 133
Arizona Jane Blankenship –
124
Tom Wahnetah – 77
Virginia Johnson – 50
Twidge Welch – 36
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Island Park Restoration Project gets underway
SCOTT MCKIE B.P.
ONE FEATHER STAFF
I
f you’ve wondered why construction crews are putting
large boulders into the
Oconaluftee River, it is all part of
the Island Park Restoration Project.
The project, which will be done in
two parts, has the goal of improving the shoreline of the
Oconaluftee River Park to prevent
further erosion in that area.
“They’re going to build actual
rock veins and weirs in the river to
help channel the water flow,” said
Damon Lambert, EBCI Building
Construction manager, who related
that the other part of the project
will involve “shoeing” the Island by
putting smaller rocks on the banks,
doing various landscaping on the
Island, installing fencing and other
projects.
“The Island gets a lot of use,”
he said. “It’s got a lot of erosion.
So, we’re trying to fix that, minimize that and make the Island a lot
better for visitors and the users.”
Lambert related that the entire
project will last until the end of
2015. The cost of the project is
$400,000, and it is being funded
Tribal Construction crews have been placing large boulders into the Oconaluftee River this past week as
part of the Island Park Restoration Project.
entirely by the Eastern Band of
Cherokee Indians. “Tribal Construction is doing all of the rock
placement. W.K. Dickson is the engineering firm for the project, and
they’re on-site during the construction.”
Political Ad Paid for By Candidate
Construction is being planned
to minimize impact this summer.
“We’re going to work until the
4th of July and shut down the 4th
of July weekend so the Island is totally usable,” said Lambert. “We’ll
work until the 1st of August and
shut down that weekend for the
Trout Derby so the Island will be totally usable. We won’t do any of
the on-Island work until after the
Trout Derby in August. All of the
work between now and then will be
in-stream work.”
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UNC-CH archaeologist appointed WCU's
Sequoyah Professor of Cherokee Studies
C
ULLOWHEE –
Brett H. Riggs, a
research archaeologist at the University of
North Carolina at Chapel
Hill who has worked with
the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians on various
projects since the early
1990s, will become the
new Sequoyah Distinguished Professor of
Cherokee Studies at Western Carolina University.
Riggs’ appointment to
the endowed professorship,
which is effective Aug. 15,
follows a national search.
He will move into a multiyear, fixed term faculty position held previously by
Robert Conley, a noted Native American scholar and
prolific author who died
last February.
The appointment was
approved by the WCU
Board of Trustees as part
of its quarterly meeting
Friday, June 5.
Riggs will build upon
existing partnerships between tribal and university
leaders and will play an important role in developing
and implementing future
projects involving WCU,
the Eastern Band and other
Native American constituents, said Richard
Starnes, dean of WCU’s
College of Arts and Sciences.
“Brett Riggs is an ac-
Photo by Blake Riggs
Brett H. Riggs will become the new Sequoyah Distinguished Professor of Cherokee Studies at Western Carolina University.
complished archeologist
with deep ties with the
Eastern Band of Cherokee
Indians. He approaches his
work with a rare sensitivity
that has impressed academics and tribal members
alike,” Starnes said. “His
arrival at WCU marks a renewed institutional commitment to honoring,
preserving and understanding the history and
culture of our region’s native people.”
Riggs specializes in
Cherokee studies and has
worked in Western North
Carolina for more than 20
years studying the lives of
Cherokee families during
the removal era of the
1830s. In his position with
the Research Laboratories
of Archaeology at UNCCH, he is helping to establish the National Historic
Trail of Tears Long-Distance Trail in the southwestern corner of WNC.
Riggs used the words
“honored and humbled” to
describe the opportunity of
joining the faculty at WCU
and serving in the Sequoyah Professorship.
“My colleagues at
Western have undertaken
exciting initiatives in native
health, Cherokee language,
history, archeology and
public heritage, and I look
forward to joining their efforts and building on the
foundational work of my
predecessors, Robert Conley and Tom Hatley,” he
said.
“It is particularly important that we reinforce
existing collaborations and
partnerships between WCU
and the Eastern Band of
Cherokee Indians and that
we explore new ways of
working together to build
stronger ties between the
tribe and the university,”
Riggs said. “I see building
that relationship as the
core mission for the Sequoyah Professor, and I’m
eager to work with the
Cherokee Studies Program
at WCU to grow and
deepen the links with the
tribe through engaged and
applied scholarship.”
A research archaeologist at UNC-CH since 2001,
he worked previously as
deputy tribal historical
preservation officer for the
Eastern Band.
Riggs has an extensive
list of publications and reports credits and has presented at numerous
professional meetings and
conferences. A board member for Friends of Junaluska and the Junaluska
Museum, he also serves as
executive board member
for the National Trail of
Tears Association in Little
Rock, Arkansas, and was
Native Affairs Liaison Committee chair for the southeastern Archaeological
Conference.
Riggs earned his doctorate and master’s degree
in anthropology from the
University of Tennessee
and his bachelor’s degree
in anthropology from
Wake Forest University.
The $1 million Sequoyah Distinguished Professorship in Cherokee
Studies at WCU was fully
funded in 1998. Funds to
match a state grant for the
position came from a number of sources over the
course of several years, including the Eastern Band
of Cherokee Indians, National Endowment for the
Humanities, the Friends of
Sequoyah organization,
Cherokee businessman
James A. “Jimmy” Cooper
and Harrah’s Entertainment.
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Tribal Court Report
Judgment Summary for May 27
ARMACHAIN, Albirda
14-30.3 Compulsory School Attendance – Dismissed for Compliance,
$190 court costs
BIRD, Holli
14-70.17 Obstructing Justice – Dismissed After Investigation
BIRD, Richard Daniel
14-25.13 Harassment – Dismissed
at Complainant’s Request
BRADY, Torie
14-30.3 Compulsory School Attendance – Guilty Plea, Prayer for
Judgment Continued, waive court
costs and fines
CLINE, Dalton
20-28 Revoked Driver’s License –
Dismissed Upon Proof
COLLINS, Devin
14-95.11(c) Drugs: Possession of
Drug Paraphernalia – Dismissed,
No Jurisdiction
14-95.5(a) Drugs: Possessing a
controlled substance classified in
schedule I, II, III, IV, and V – Dismissed, No Jurisdiction
CRUZ, Althia Ann
14-40.62(a)(1) Simple Assault –
Dismissed, Settled in Mediation
FRENCH, Walter N.
14-5.3 Telephone Harassment –
GARCIA, Julia
14-30.6 Child Abuse in the Second
Degree – Dismissed After Investigation
JENKINS, James Derrick
Drug Paraphernalia – Guilty Plea,
No Contest, 30 days jail time suspended, one year probation, 24
hours community service, $200
fine, $190 court costs, $1000
DARE
LOCUST, Wendell Irvin
Degree – Guilty Plea, No Contest ,
10 days jail time suspended, one
year probation, $100 fine, $190
court costs
LONG, Tristen
20-7(a) No Operator’s License –
Dismissed on Plea
Judgment Continued
20-7(a) No Operator’s License –
Dismissed on Plea
LOSSIE, Dayini Heaven
schedule I, II, III, IV, and V – Dismissed Upon Completion of Treatment
LOSSIE, Timothy
Judgment Continued
MURPHY, Howard Thomas
schedule I, II, III, IV, and V – Dismissed on Plea
14-95.5(b) Drugs: Aggravated
Possession of Marijuana - Dismissed on Plea
14-95.6(c) Drugs: Manufacturing,
Selling or Delivering, Possessing
with intent to sell or deliver schedule VI – Dismissed on Plea
No Contest, 90 days jail time suspended, six months probation, 24
fine, $190 court costs, $1000
DARE
PLUMMER, Elizabeth
Dismissed After Investigation
PRICE, Brittany
14-5.3 Telephone Harassment –
PRICE, Sheila A.
14-10.31 Robbery – Dismissed at
Complainant’s Request
REED SR., Charles Fredrick
14-5.2 Communicating Threats –
REED, Kerry N.
14-5.2 Communicating Threats –
Dismissed, Prosecuting Witness
Failed to Appear
SAYLOR, Kaylom Morris
14-25.12 Disorderly Conduct –
Dismissed Upon Completion of Deferred Prosectution, 48 hours community service
SEQUOYAH, Sammi L.
14-15.6(a) Providing Alcoholic
Beverages to Persons under 21 –
Dismissed After Investigation
14-30.3 Compulsory School Attendance – Dismissed After Investigation
SWIMMER, Jillian Monike
14-10.64 Unauthorized Use of
Motor Vehicle – Dismissed, Age of
Case
TAYLOR, Betty Lou
TAYLOR, Jalen Robert
14-15.6(b) Purchasing, Attempt to
Purchase, Possession or Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages by Persons under 21 – Dismissed Upon
Completion of Deferred Prosecution, 48 hours community service
14-95.5(c) Drugs: Simple Possession of Marijuana – Dismissed
Upon Completion of Deferred Prosecution, 40 hours community service, obtain Substance Abuse
Assessment
Drug Paraphernalia, 40 hours
community service, obtain Substance Abuse Assessment
14-95.5(c) Drugs: Simple Possession of Marijuana – Dismissed
Upon Completion of Deferred Prosectution, 40 hours community
service, obtain Substance Abuse
Assessment
TAYLOR, Jamelle Nathan
schedule I, II, III, IV, and V – Dismissed Upon Completion of Deferred Prosecution, 40 hours
community service, obtain Substance Abuse Assessment
Purchase, Possession or Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages by Persons under 21, Dismissed Upon
Completion of Deferred Prosecution, 48 hours community service
TAYLOR, Trudy Louise
14-34.10 Weapons Offense – Dismissed, Settled in Mediation
WALK, Nancy Michelle
Failed to Appear
Judgment Summary for June 3
CODYNAH, Niweseah Allison
Dismissed Upon Proof
20-111(2) Expired Registration
Plate – Dismissed Upon Proof
CROWE, Nikki Nicole
14-10.61 Receiving or Possessing
Stolen Property – Dismissed, CoDefendant Plead
14-60.30 False Pretenses – Dismissed, Co-Defendant Plead
CROWE, Tyler
14-95.5(c) Drugs: Simple Possession of Marijuana – Guilty Plea, No
Contest, 30 days jail time, credit for
time served (6 days), $1000 DARE
14-95.6(b) Drugs: Manufacturing,
with intent to sell or deliver schedule I, II, III, IV, and V – Dismissed
on Plea
No Contest, 30 days jail time, credit
for time served (6 days)
Degree – Dismissed on Plea
LEDFORD, Mitchell James
14-10.60 Larceny – Dismissed at
Complainant’s Request
LINCOLN, Ptaka’Ku E.
Purchase, Possession or Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages by Persons under 21 – Guilty Plea, No
Contest, 12 months probation, 72
hours community service, obtain
Substance Abuse Assessment, $50
fine, $190 court costs
MAHAN, Mariah
14-30.3 Compulsory School Atten-
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dance – Dismissed For Compliance,
PJC, every unexcused absence will
be a day in jail, $190 court costs
SNEED, Kyle Cragar
14-60.30 False Pretenses – Guilty
Plea, No Contest, 90 days jail time
suspended, one year probation, 24
hours community service, credit
for time served (5 days), $100 fine,
$190 court costs, $105 restitution
ordered
14-10.16 Second Degree Trespass
– Guilty Plea, No Contest, 90 days
jail time suspended, one year probation, 24 hours community service, credit for time served (5 days),
$100 fine, $190 court costs, $105
restitution ordered
14-10.60 Larceny – Dismissed on
Plea
SNEED, Thad Dustin
Plea
Plea
14-60.30 False Pretenses - Dismissed on Plea
14-2.2 Criminal Conspiracy – Dismissed, Prosecuting Witness Failed
to Appear
14-60.30 False Pretenses - Dismissed on Plea
14-10.60 Larceny - Dismissed on
Plea
14-60.30 False Pretenses – Guilty
Plea, No Contest, 90 days jail time
suspended, one year probation, 24
fine, $190 court costs, $107 restitution ordered
Stolen Property – Dismissed on
Plea
14-60.30 False Pretenses – Dismissed on Plea
– Guilty Plea, No Contest, 90 days
jail time suspended, one year probation, 24 hours community service, $100 fine, $190 court costs,
$107 restitution ordered
14-10.41 Breaking and Entering –
Failed to Appear
14-10.60 Larceny – Dismissed,
Prosecuting Witness Failed to Appear
TAYLOR, Rachel Moore
14-10.64 Unauthorized Use of
Motor Vehicle – Guilty Plea, No
Contest, 3 months active jail time,
sentence to run concurrent with
any Drug Court sentence
WOLFE, Daliyah L.
Purchase, Possession or Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages by Persons under 21 – Guilty Plea, No
Contest, 72 hours community service, obtain Substance Abuse Assessment, 4 days active jail time,
credit for time served (4 days)
Tribal Court Docket
for June 17
Degree
Note: This is a schedule for Tribal Court, and
defendants are scheduled to appear on the
dates listed. It should be noted that the following defendants have only been charged
BRADLEY, Nesta Decater
14-20.2 Aggravated Sexual Abuse
14-20.8(1) Abusive Sexual Contact
with the crimes listed and should be presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court
of law.
ARMACHAIN, Matthew Sampson
14-10.9 Criminal Mischief
14-60.30 False Pretenses
14-10.60 Larceny
Stolen Property
14-10.60 Larceny
Stolen Property
BOWMAN, Craig Edwin
14-5.2 Communicating Threats
BRADLEY, Rachel Dianne
schedule I, II, III, IV, and V
Drug Paraphernalia
CHEKELELEE, Alan
14-60.32 Worthless Checks
CLINE, Damion Dae
Drug Paraphernalia
14-34.14 Spring-Loaded Knives
DAVIS III, William Tosh
with intent to sell or deliver schedule I, II, III, IV, and V
Drug Paraphernalia
14-34.10 Weapons Offense
FLIPPO, Anita Nickole
Degree
14-95.5(c) Drugs: Simple Possession of Marijuana
with intent to sell or deliver sched-
ule I, II, III, IV, and V
14-95.9 Drugs: Trafficking
Drug Paraphernalia
Stolen Property
OTTER, Henry Junior
14-15.1 Public Intoxication
PARTON, Reagan Elizabeth
20-29 False Information
FRENCH, Kelley Sharain
14-15.1 Public Intoxication
14-15.5 Intoxicated and Disruptive
in Public
REED, John A.
20-141(a) Exceeding Safe Speed
20-140(a) Reckless Driving
20-138.1(a) Driving While Impaired
14-25.12 Disorderly Conduct
14-40.56 Assault on a Female
HANEY, James
SAYLOR JR., Daniel Bryan
14-10.11 Injuring Real Property
LONG, Jerry Harlan
14-2.2 Criminal Conspiracy
14-10.60(c) Grand Larceny
SQUIRREL, Joshua B.
LONG, Melissa L.
14-10.60 Larceny
14-10.60 Larceny
14-10.31 Robbery
14-10.60 Larceny
14-10.62 Theft Property Lost, Mislaid, or Delivered by Mistake
14-10.62 Theft Property Lost, Mislaid, or Delivered by Mistake
LOSSIAH, Sullivan
Stolen Property
14-10.60 Larceny
MAHSETKY, Henry W.
14-10.41 Breaking and Entering
NASH, Charles Michael
14-10.60(c) Grand Larceny
14-10.40 Burglary
Stolen Property
TRAMPER, Robert Hoss
14-30.3 Compulsory School Attendance
14-70.19 Resisting Lawful Arrest
14-10.60 Larceny
WATTY, Quintin J.
Drug Paraphernalia
WELCH, Julianne Renea
14-40.62(a)(1) Simple Assault
WOLF, Brittany Lynn
14-10.41 Breaking and Entering
14-10.60 Larceny
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SPORTS
ON THE SIDELINES
My top eight sports movies list
SCOTT MCKIE B.P.
ONE FEATHER STAFF
H
igh school sports are finished for the school year
and football is still about
80 days away, so what’s left? Well,
summer is a great time to watch
movies. So, in this week’s column,
I’m going to list my top eight sports
movies of all time. Why only eight?
Well, a top 10 list is just too cliché’
for me.
My list, in no particular order
because I love them all, is as follows:
1. The Natural (1986) stars
Robert Redford as Roy Hobbs, the
greatest baseball player ever. To-
gether with his homemade bat
named Wonderboy, Hobbs attacks
the league as an aging player with
a tragic backstory. Even people
who say they absolutely hate
America’s game will love this
movie.
2. Hoosiers (1984) stars Gene
Hackman as Coach Norman Dale,
an aging basketball coach who is
the given the assignment to turn
around a team in nowhere Hickory,
Indiana. If you’ve ever been to a
basketball game in the state of Indiana, you’ll see just how accurate
this movie is. If you don’t shed a
tear at some point in this one,
check your pulse.
3. Rocky (1976) stars Sylvester
Stallone as Rocky Balboa, an aging
(is there a trend here?) boxer who
just needs a break. And, he gets it!
The training scenes alone in this
classic make it worth a view, but
the fighting scenes are better. The
score is unreal. The acting is real.
Plus, if you watch it, you might find
out why us sports guys always yet,
“Adrian!”
4. Field of Dreams (1989) stars
Kevin Costner as Ray Kinsella, a father looking for life and himself on
his farm in Iowa. The movie has
more than its fair share of goosebump moments, but it also has
some really nice baseball moments.
If you watch it, you will like.
Kevin Costner and David Marshall
Grant as the Sommers brothers.
Ok, this one is quite different
(cheesier) than the rest, but I like it.
This movie, centered around cycling, is really the story of family
turmoil and strength. In training
for a big race, the Hell of the West,
the brothers must conquer mountains and their fears.
7. Seabiscuit (2003) stars Tobey
Maguire as Red Pollard, a Depression-era horse jockey looking for a
fresh start and a break. Seabiscuit,
the little horse, was a huge underdog in many races, and that is the
perfect backdrop for a good sports
movie.
5. Breaking Away (1979) stars
Dennis Quaid, Dennis Christopher,
Daniel Stern and Jackie Earl Haley
as four friends trying to make it in
an Indian suburb. A bicycle race,
the Little 500 at Indiana University,
gives the friends a chance to show
the people of the town and their rivals that they aren’t quitters.
8. Bull Durham (1988) stars
Kevin Costner as “Crash” Davis, an
aging minor-league baseball star
who doesn’t want to be known as a
minor-league baseball star. It is his
job to get rookie sensation “Nuke”
LaLoosh, played by a young Tim
Robbins, ready for the show (the
big leagues). Along the way, Davis
searches for himself and a game
that he loves.
6. American Flyers (1985) stars
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
“I feel that whatever they ask me to
do, I can do,” said Peyton Manning,
Broncos quarterback, told ESPN. “I
love being coached. I get angry
when I’m not coached. I ask a lot
of questions and certainly appreciate any insights and feedback.”
EBCI General
Election
Thursday,
September 4
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COMMUNITY
Chilogatee Stream Restoration project in Park completed
G
reat Smoky Mountains National Park
officials announced
on Wednesday, June 3 the
completion of an enhancement and restoration project of a 4,613-foot section
of Chilogatee Branch and
four of its tributaries totaling 744 feet within the
park. The streams had been
degraded by clearing of riparian forest, channel relocations, and unrestricted
livestock access prior to the
property’s inclusion in the
park. The project was initiated to restore and improve
a natural stream morphology, the streams’ hydrology
and connectivity with the
floodplain, native riparian
vegetation, and aquatic
habitat as well as reduce
sediment input.
“Park resource managers are very pleased with
this collaborative effort to
restore a unique stream
and wetland complex,” said
Supervisory Forester Kristine Johnson. “The Chilogatee Branch site was
transformed from a severely degraded cow pasture to a rich and diverse
habitat for native plants
and wildlife.”
A collaborative team,
led by the Tennessee
Stream Mitigation Program
(TSMP) accomplished this
project by reconstructing
major portions of the
stream on a new alignment, and by significantly
re-contouring other sections of the stream in its
NPS photos
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced on Wednesday, June 3 the completion of an enhancement and restoration project of a 4,613-foot section of Chilogatee Branch.
existing location. The National Park Service provided seeds and seedlings
of native plants that naturally occur in riparian
areas within the park.
Eight hundred fifty tons of
large boulders and seventy
large logs were utilized in
the reconstruction of the
stream channel.
“We are especially
pleased when we have an
opportunity to implement
a stream restoration project on public lands,”
TSMP’s Director Joey
Woodard said, “In a way,
this amplifies the public
benefits of a project.”
The successful competition of this project is the
result of collaboration be-
tween TSMP and the National Park Service, with
oversight by the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers, the
Tennessee Department of
Environment and Conservation, the Tennessee
Wildlife Resources Agency,
the U.S. Fish and wildlife
Service, the Environmental
Protection Agency, and the
Tennessee Valley Authority.
The design for the stream
restoration project was developed by Wolf Creek Engineering, a small firm
specializing in natural
channel design, and constructed by KCI Environmental Technologies and
Construction.
- NPS
Before photo of the stream
Upcoming DNA
testing schedule
The following dates are available to schedule appointments for
DNA collection:
• Thursday, June 11
• Friday, June 12
• Wednesday, June 17
• Thursday, June 18
• Friday, June 19
• Wednesday, June 24
• Friday, June 26
Please check with the EBCI Enrollment Office 554-6465 prior to
scheduling to make sure you are eligible for enrollment. The local collection site is at the EBCI Tribal
Enrollment office located at the
Ginger Lynn Welch Complex. Appointments will be scheduled by the
staff of 1 Family Services from 911:30am and 1-3pm. To schedule an appointment at the local
collection site, contact Michelle,
Tribal Enrollment, 554-6463. To
schedule an out-of-town appointment, contact Amber (918) 6850478. All DNA questions should
be directed to the staff of 1 Family
Services.
- EBCI Enrollment Office
Deadline for Yogi
Crowe Scholarships
The Yogi Crowe Memorial
Scholarship Fund has announced
that an offer of free tuition from the
University of Tennessee Graduate
School at Knoxville is available to
one student per academic year
working on a master’s degree or
doctorate. Applicants must make
a request in writing to the Yogi
Crowe Memorial Scholarship Fund
Board of Directors, P. O. Box 892,
Cherokee, NC 28719 by July 1 to be
considered for this waiver. If more
than one application is received,
the Yogi Crowe Memorial Scholarship Fund Board of Directors will
make a recommendation to UT
Graduate School as to who should
receive the tuition waiver based
upon need.
The Board of Directors of the
Yogi Crowe Memorial Scholarship
Fund reminds graduate and postgraduate students that July 1 is also
the deadline for requesting financial assistance from the Fund for
fall semester. Applications and eligibility guidelines are available
from any of the board members,
from Tribal Education or from the
Website www.yogicrowescholarship.org.
Info: Dr. Reva Ballew, president 631-1350; Anita Lossiah,
vice president 736-2698; Mary
Herr, secretary 497-9498; Tamitha
Fourkiller, treasurer 497-7034; Dr.
Carmaleta Monteith 497-2717;
Jan Smith 507-1519, or Dr. Jennifer Thompson 507-5997.
- Yogi Crowe Memorial Scholarship
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Cherokee Middle School Awards for 2014-15
6th grade
Brave Achievement: Dreyton
Long, Destiny Mills
Student of the Year: Maya Cruz
Citizenship Awards: Shoni Panther, James Davis
Academic and Enrichment
Most Improved
Science: Judson Tally Bradley
ELA Warren: Keelie Smoker
Math: Ian Crowe
Social Studies: Rashonda Wolfe
ELA Garland: Rosetta Guy
Cherokee Language: Zoey Walkingstick
PE: Judson Tally Bradley, Destiny
Mills
Art: Rhyan Girty, Daniel Thompson
Band: Dylan Woodard
Presidential and Enrichment
Best All-Around
Science: Dylan Woodard
ELA Warren: David Bushyhead
Math: Jonathan Frady
Social Studies: Dreyton Long
ELA Garland: Destiny Mills
Cherokee Language: Keelie
Smoker
PE: Dreyton Long, Rhyan Girty
Band: Teja Littlejohn
Art: Marcela Garcia, James Davis
Chorus: Marcela Garcia
Presidential Gold: Dreyton Long,
Destiny Mills, David Bushyhead,
Rocky Peebles, Daniel Thompson,
Anthony Allison, Maya Cruz
Presidential Silver: Adam Reed,
Teja Littlejohn, Rossi Wachacha,
Justus Armachain, Rhyan Girty,
Zoey Walkingstick, Kalista Luther,
Kayleigh Wolfe
7th grade
Brave Achievment: Caden
Pheasant, Tierney Bradley
Student of the Year: Chris Hartbarger
Citizenship Awards: Taylin Bowman, Mykel Lossiah
VOC Award: Destyni Johnson
Achievement Award
Most Improved
Science: Jeffery Bradley
ELA Stillwell: Zachary Lossiah
ELA Garland: Jacob Norton
Math: Devy George
Social Studies: Cade Mintz
Cherokee Language: Breanna
Mangold
PE: Damian Catolster, Taylin Bowman
Band: Staci Spicer
Art: Christina Lee, Cameron Hayes
Reed
Chorus: Silas Driver
Strength: Chris Hartbarger
Award Best All-Around
Science: Logan Lequire
ELA Stillwell: Emilio Libardo
ELA Garland: Chris Hartbarger
Math: Cameron Nelson
Social Studies: Damian Catolster
Cherokee Language: McKenzie
Locust
PE: Chris Hartbarger, Awee French
Band: Shiah Pheasant
Art: Maiya Davis, Emilio Libardo
Chorus: Ella Montelongo, Acecia
Lambert
Strength: Cade Mintz, Deliah Esquivel
Presidential Gold: Emilio Librado
Presidential Silver: Khylan
Pheasant, Alexa Ledford, Lauren
Luther, Tierney Bradley, Destyni
Johnson, Deliah Esquivel, Brandon
Wolfe, Kimberly Hendrix, Caden
Pheasant
8th grade
Brave Achievement: James Tre
Wolfe, Safiya Daggs
Student of the Year: Jossiah Lossiah
Citizenship Awards: Sylas Davis,
Marianna Hornbuckle
Achievement Award
Most Improved
Science: Kyler Hill
ELA Hardin: Tylina Blanton
ELA Arch: Brianna Murphy
Math: Luci Lira
Social Studies: James Tre Wolfe
Cherokee Language: Marianna
Reyes
PE: James Tre Wolfe, Brianna Murphy
Band: Jaia Watty
Art: Kylee Tramper, Dustin Pheasant
Chorus: Damian Blanton
Strength: Luci Lira
Achievement Award
Science: Juanita Paz-Chalacha
ELA Harland: Tre Wolfe
ELA Arch: Jimiqua Driver
Math: Safiya Daggs
Social Studies: Makayla George
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Cherokee Language: Sylas Davis
PE: Chayton Hernandez, Savannah Owle
Band: Juanita Paz-Chalacha
Art: Niobie Redus, Corbin Longwolfe
Chorus: Safiya Daggs, Jacob
Sneed
Presidential Gold: Juanita Paz-
Chalacha, Jimiqua Driver, Joaquin
Layno
Presidential Silver: Logan
Bradley, Safiya Daggs, Bekah Panther, Dustin Pheasant, Blake Smith
- Cherokee Middle School
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Cherokee Elementary School
Awards for 5th grade
Principal Chief Award: Evan Caley, Tevy West
Academic Excellence Award: Evan Caley, Lucien Davis, Malakai
Fourkiller-Raby, Gabriel Jarvis, Kaelin Jones, Leilaya McMillan, Takota Sexton, Tevy West
Gold Presidential Education Award: Tyra Brown, Evan Caley, Kaelin
Jones, Isabel Lambert, Vivian Ross, Takota Sexton, Caedance Smith
Silver Presidential Education Award: Elijah Bryant, Lucian Davis,
Malakai Fourkiller-Raby, Joey Hornbuckle, Gabriel Jarvis, Chloe Lambert,
Betty Lossiah, Leilaya McMillan, Jamica Mora, Tevy West
Best All-Around: Tyra Brown, Isabel Lambert, Caedance Smith, Joshua
Smith
Best All-Around Art: Miranda Lopez
Best All-Around Music: Nikkia Swayney
Best All-Around PE: Brandon Martin, Rayna Ricks
Best All-Around Computer: Joshua Smith, Keiffer Taylor
Reading Achievement Award: Lucia Davis, Carys Graves, Kaelin Jones,
Takota Sexton, Tevy West
Presidential Fitness Award: Marcus Armachain, Taylor Blanton, Emily
Bradley, Malakai Fourkiller-Raby, Betty Lossiah, Timothy Lossie, Leilaya
McMillan, Vivian Ross, Eric Salazar, Robert Seay
Outstanding Cherokee Language Students: Kaelin Jones, Miranda
Lopez, Aailyah Queen, Rayna Ricks, Eric Salazar, Takota Sexton, Zane Shelton, Keeifer Taylor
Outstanding Computer Students: Malakai Fourkiller-Raby, Carys
Graves, Rayna Ricks
Outstanding PE Students: Taylor Blanton, Leilaya McMillan, Keeifer
Taylor
Outstanding Music Students: Samuel Bernhisel, Kyanna Brady, Keeifer
Taylor
Outstanding Art Students: Emily Bradley, Zachariah Lossiah
Outstanding Immersion Student: Isabel Lambert
Most Improved Academic Students: Caidyn French, Tchula Johnson,
Dylan Littlejohn, Betty Lossiah, Zachariah Lossiah, Jamica Mora, Mackenzie
Reed, Eric Salazar
Most Improved Music Students: Taylor Blanton, Mya Sequoyah, Zane
Shelton
Most Improved Art Students: Timothy Lossie, Nikkia Swayney, Keeifer
Taylor
Most Improved PE Students: Betty Lossiah, Tivan Saunooke, Zane Shelton
Most Improved Computer Students: Caiden French, Woody Lossie
Traditional Singing Participants: Patricia Armachain-Biddix, Lucian
Davis, Aria Foerst, Takota Sexton
Traditional Dancing Participants: Benjamin Feather, Malakai
Fourkiller-Raby
- Cherokee Central Schools
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OBITUARIES
William Kenneth Haigler
William Kenneth Haigler, the
son of Thomas J. and Rosemarie
Wilde Haigler, born Aug. 25, 1958,
passed away on June 3, 2015, with
friends and family present. Ken had
lived the past 28 years in Swain
County residing in Cherokee and
Bryson City.
After attending Marion Military Institute in Marion, Ala., Ken
proudly served in the United States
Army as a medic. After his service,
Ken worked in radiology in hospitals in northern Georgia and North
Carolina primarily at Swain County
Hospital in Bryson City.
Ken is survived by his parents,
Tom and Rosemarie; his sister,
Traci Haigler Lowe and her husband Tim, of Atlanta, Ga.; and two
sons, Jason Haigler and Erik
Haigler, of Bryson City. Ken loved
his family and his dogs, and birdwatching.
Prior to problems with his
back, Ken was an avid golfer and
enjoyed playing softball. He was a
fan of Alabama football, having
graduated from high school in
Tuscaloosa, Ala.
The service for Ken was held on
Tuesday, June 9 at the Bryson City
Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers, a donation
could be made to one of Ken’s favorite charities, the Wounded Warrior Project or St. Jude’s Hospital
for Children. A Memorial Service
will be held at a later date.
Winona “Winnie” Smith
Cooper
Winona "Winnie" Smith
Cooper, 78, of Cherokee, passed
away Wednesday, June 3, 2015.
She was born June 27, 1936 in
Swain County to the late Dave
Smith & Bessie Taylor Smith.
Winnie was a former employee
of McDonalds and The Cherokees.
She was a member of Cherokee
Church of Christ in Cherokee.
In addition to her parents, she
was preceded in death by one son,
David Leroy Cooper; one daughter,
Donna Jean Smith; brother, James
"Hogeye" Taylor; and sister, Ramona Jean Smith.
Surviving are a step-son, Terry
Hooper of Whittier; step-daughter,
Cynthia Ward of Sylva; and special
friends, Diane Cathey and Mandy
Boone.
A planned memorial service
was scheduled for Saturday, June 6
at the Cherokee Church of Christ in
Cherokee located across from the
Cherokee Bingo Hall with minister
Jim Sexton officiating.
Family is requesting in lieu of
flowers that donations be in memory of Winnie for cancer care to
Betty's Place at 40 Goose Creek Rd.,
Cherokee, NC 28719.
Long House Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.
Patricia Marie Hamilton
Patricia Marie Hamilton, 63,
passed peacefully after a sudden illness on Friday, June 5, 2015 at
Mission Hospital in Asheville. Patty
was a long-time resident of Sylva,
and a light in the lives of many individuals, having worked as a childcare professional for many years.
Patty’s zest of life and joyous
smile are remembered by all, including her family: husband, Victor; children, Claire, Chris (Molly),
Heather (Russell) and Josh (Jill);
grandchildren Ella, Hayden, Ava,
Selah, Riya and Lyren; and her sister Maureen.
Service details will be released
at a later date.
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Hayesville students learn about Cherokee culture
H
AYESVILLE EBCI tribal member Diamond
Brown gave a presentation
to Hayesville fourth and
sixth graders at the Clay
County Schools amphitheater on Monday, June 1.
Brown, dressed in a
style of clothing common
after the Europeans arrived
on this continent, described
how traditions were passed
down from the elders and
knowledge was learned
orally. The Cherokee
learned to respect all natural things, as they relied on
nature for their food, medicine, clothing, and shelter.
He pointed out the Cherokee were the only native
people who had a written
language. For the sixth
graders, Brown described a
time when Cherokee children were taken out of
their homes, sent to boarding schools, made to wear
European-style clothing
and forbidden to speak
their own language.
After questioning the
sixth graders to determine
what they knew about the
Trail of Tears, Brown described briefly the process
of removing the Cherokee
from their homes after gold
was discovered in the
Dahlonega area of Georgia
in 1828.
After choosing several
students to act as assistants, Brown described the
items selected by his assistants including a basket
woven with natural and
black walnut-dyed oak
splints, a small bow-like object used to start fires, a
medallion or gorjet made
from a shell, and talons
from an eagle.
Brown explained,
“Only native people may be
in possession of any part of
an eagle, which would include their feathers or
talons. This is a federal
law. Eagle feathers are kept
in a bank, with only native
people having access.”
Brown’s presentation
was organized by Clay
County Communities Revitalization Association and
funded by members of
CCCRA. The public is invited to learn more about
the Cherokee culture by
visiting the five sites along
the 2-mile Quanassee Path
in Hayesville and attending
the Cherokee Heritage Festival which will be at the
Cherokee Homestead Exhibit on Saturday, September 19.
- CCCRA
Photo by Sandy Nicolette/CCCRA
Cherokee educator Diamond Brown shares a
story with fourth and
sixth grade students at
the Hayesville School's
Amphitheater on Monday, June 1.
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CHEROKEE HISTORY
Notes on Big George,
or Roman Nose
TJ HOLLAND
JUNALUSKA MUSEUM
H
istory describes the Cherokee Nation in 1838 as
having one Principal
Chief, namely John Ross. The truth
is that much of the traditional system of governance remained in
place, at least in North Carolina.
Each town had its headmen that
took care of the towns business,
while Chief Ross handled the Nation’s business with the U.S. government.
In Cheoah, present day Robbinsville, the headman was Big
George. Under the terms of the
Treaty of 1819, Roman Nose took
a reservation claim near Kituwah.
Before his claim could be surveyed,
he was driven off of his property by
white settlers in 1820.
Roman Nose moved to Cheoah
where he performed double duty as
headman and blacksmith. By the
time of the 1835 Cherokee Census,
he had changed his name to Big
George. He is the only person listed
on the 1835 Cherokee census as a
headman.
His home was near a mound on
the site of the former Stanley furniture plant just outside of Robbinsville. The mound itself was
destroyed in the 1920s by the construction of the Graham County
Railroad.
Even though he still retained
state citizenship under the 1819
Treaty, he sought and received a
permit to remain with his wife and
son, The Key. In spite of having received permission to remain, he
was removed, with around 300
people from Cheoah, leaving from
Fort Montgomery on June 22,
1838.
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Coulter Regional Leadership Program seeking nominations
T
he Coulter Regional Leadership Program is accepting
nominations for participation in the 2015-16 program. This
12-month leadership program is
for adult, ages 25 to 55 years of
age, who have some involvement in
community activities and have the
potential to become dynamic leaders. Nominees must reside in the
counties of Haywood, Macon, Jackson, Swain, Clay, Cherokee, Graham, or the Qualla Boundary.
Mission Statement: The Coulter
Regional Program will connect
people from the EBCI with their
rural neighbors to together address
challenges and pursue opportunities to benefit the region.
The purpose of the Coulter Regional Leadership Program is to
create partnerships that work together to create the overall profile
of the region, and explore how
leaders working across disciplinary
and physical boundaries can move
the region forward.
Program Outcomes:
• Develop a deeper understanding
and appreciation for regional diversity and dynamics
• Effectively apply skills in leadership and regional vision to your
current leadership role
• Identify, practice, and align leadership skills with personal goals
• Evaluate decisions made by regional leaders (or leadership bodies)
through multiple facets
• Assess how decisions made by regional leaders (or leadership bodies)
affect the regional community
• Establish practices of sustainable,
intentional, and lifelong leadership
development that contribute meaningfully to the region
Participants will engage in case
study work, classroom lectures, and
experiential learning focused in the
area of Tourism & Recreation.
Letters of nomination will be
accepted until 5pm on Friday, July
10.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1
KyB1tKaFcBU8QPuRFC_yKPRfR8Ya0jukO81R
grA-tI/viewform; Fax: 828-497-
0469, Attn, Juanita Wilson, Program Director;
jmwilson@wcu.edu; or in-person
delivery: WCU/Cherokee Center,
1594 Acquoni Road, Cherokee, NC
28719; Attn: Juanita Wilson, Program Director
The Coulter Regional Leadership Program is part of the WNC
Leadership Initiative, funded by the
Cherokee Preservation Foundation,
and administered locally through
WCU.
Info: Juanita Wilson, program
director, 497-7920, 788-2579 or
jmwilson@wcu.edu
- Coulter Regional
Leadership Program
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Wilnoty exhibit to open
at Qualla Arts & Crafts
John Julius Wilnoty has been
described as a “legendary” figure
among Cherokee artisans. An EBCI
tribal member, he was born in
1940 in the Bigwitch Community
and later lived in Wolftown.
An exhibition of Wilnoty’s
work – with samples by his father,
sons, and grandson – is titled “Solitude & Mystery: John Julius
Wilnoty”. Opening at Qualla Arts
and Crafts Mutual in Cherokee, a
reception is planned for Saturday,
June 13 from 3-5pm.
Although Wilnoty had only
begun to carve in the 1960s, in
1964, he was recruited by the federal Indian Arts and Crafts Board to
teach a workshop for the Missis-
sippi Band of Choctaw Indians. By
1971, he was a member of the
Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual.
Over the next decades, the Smithsonian and the Indian Arts and
Crafts Board collected many of his
works.
The exhibit will showcase
never-before-seen work by Wilnoty
selected from an extensive private
collection. Sponsored by the North
Carolina Arts Council and the Jackson County Arts Council, the exhibit will travel to the Native
American Studies Center at the
University of South Carolina in
Lancaster in August and later to
the Western Carolina University
Fine Art Museum where it will be
on view in 2016.
Saturday’s reception is free and
open to the public.
- Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual
THANK YOU LETTER
Thank you from the Family
of Edgarita Ensley
The children of Edgarita Ensley
would like to extend our sincere
thanks and appreciation to everybody who brought food, visited,
sent kind wishes, cards and beautiful flowers, to our Mother during
her illness and funeral. Thank you
to all our family and friends for the
prayers and phone calls you made
and sent during this very difficult
time. Special thank you to the
Cherokee Indian Hospital Emergency Room for the great job you
all do and specifically for your kindness and genuine concern toward
our Mother. No words can express
how thankful and appreciative we
are for the compassion shown toward our mother and our family.
Please continue to keep us in your
prayers.
Thank you,
Debbie, Denny, Eddie, Pam and B.
Congressional Hearing
in Waynesville
All hunters are encouraged to
attend a Congressional Hearing of
the House Committee on Oversight
and Government Reform on Friday,
June 19 at 10am at the Haywood
County Courthouse in Waynesville.
The hearing will involve discussion
on the “Operation Something
Bruin” bear poaching sting in western North Carolina and northern
Georgia.
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CHURCH
BIBLE TRIVIA
By WILSON CAVEY
1. Is the book of
Esarhaddon in the Old
or New Testament or
neither?
2. In Esther 2, what
was Hegai "the keeper
of" regarding King
Ahasuerus? Holy Grail,
Weapons, The women,
Grain of the fields
3. What New Testament person was the
"voice of one crying in
the wilderness"? Judas,
Jude, Jehovah, John
the Baptist
4. From Proverbs 22,
what is bound up in
the heart of a child?
Foolishness, Mischief,
Love, Rebellion
5. In biblical times,
what were small copper coins called? Pennies, Shekels, Mites,
Paschals
6. From Judges 10,
who had 30 sons who
rode 30 donkeys? Elijah, Jair, Ezekiel, Job
ANSWERS
1) Neither; 2) The
women; 3) John the
Baptist; 4) Foolishness;
5) Mites; 6) Jair
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Acquoni Baptist Church. 722 Acquoni Road. 497-7106. Sunday
School 10am. Sunday Morning Worship 11am. Sunday Evening Worship
6pm. Sunday Choir Practice 7pm.
Monday Visitation and Singing 6pm.
Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6pm.
Pastor Ed Kilgore (497-6521 (h) or
788-0643 (c)
Antioch Baptist Church. Coopers
Creek Road. Sunday School 10am.
Sunday Service 11am. Sunday Night
Service 6pm. Wednesday Night Bible
Study 7pm. Pastor Danny Lambert
Beacon of Hope Baptist Church.
Sunday Worship 11am. Wednesday
Service 7pm. Pastor Wesley Stephens
(828) 226-4491
Bethabara Baptist Church. 1088
Birdtown Road. Sunday School
10am. Sunday Service 11am and
7pm. Wednesday Service 7pm.
Youth Meeting Wednesday 7pm.
Big Cove Missionary Baptist
Church. 6183 Big Cove Road. Sunday School 10am with a Cherokee
Language class for adults. Sunday
Morning Worship 11am. Sunday
Evening Worship 6pm. Wednesday
Prayer Service 7pm. Monthly Business Meeting is first Wednesday 7pm.
Pastor James “Bo” Parris 497-4141
Big Cove Pentecostal Holiness
Church. 7710 Big Cove Road. Sunday School 10am. Sunday Worship
Service 11am. Wednesday Night
Service 7pm. Pastor Doris McMillan
497-4220
Calico Church of Christ. Big Cove
Community. Sallie Bradley 497-6549
Cherokee Baptist Church. 812
Tsalagi Road. Sunday School
9:45am. Sunday Worship 11am.
Sunday Evening Worship 6pm. Youth
Classes Wednesday 6:30pm. Wednesday Worship 6:30pm. Pastor Percy
Cunningham 497-2761, 497-3799
(fax)
Cherokee Bible Church. Olivet
Church Road. Sunday Service 11am.
Wednesday Service 7pm. Pastor
Randy Miller 497-2286
Cherokee Church of Christ. 2350
Old Mission Road and Hwy. 19. Sunday Bible Study 10am. Sunday Worship 11am. Sunday Evening Worship
6pm. Wednesday Bible Study 6pm.
Minister Jim Sexton 497-3334
Cherokee Church of God. 21
Church of God Drive. Sunday School
10am. Sunday Worship Service
11am. Sunday Night Service 6pm.
Wednesday Night Service 7pm. Pastor Charles Griffin (828) 400-9753
Cherokee Church of the
Nazarene. 72 Old School Loop off
Big Cove Road. Sunday Morning
Service 11am. Continental Breakfast
served Sunday 10:30am. Sunday
Evening Prayer Service 6pm.
Wednesday Bible Study 7pm. Food
and Clothing Ministry M-Th 4-8pm.
Pastors Lester and Lisa Hardesty 4972819
Cherokee Pentecostal Holiness
Church. Located behind the Wolfetown Gym. Sunday School: 10am,
Sunday worship: 11am, Sunday
evening worship: 6pm. Wednesday
night worship: 6pm. Pastor Tim
Melton 674-2690
Cherokee United Methodist
Church. Hwy 19 – Soco Road. Sunday Worship Service 11am. Wednesday night family night starting with
dinner at 6pm then Bible classes for
all ages. Pastor John Ferree (336)
309-1016, www.cherokeemission.org
Cherokee Wesleyan Church. Hwy
19 across from Happy Holiday Campground. Sunday School 10am. Sunday Worship 11am. Wednesday
Prayer meeting 6pm (except third
Wednesday of Month at Tsali Care
6pm). Rev. Patricia Crockett 5865453
Christ Fellowship Church. Great
Smokies Center. Sunday Service
11am. Wednesday Service 6:30pm.
Pastor Richard Sneed 736-8912
Ela Missionary Baptist Church.
Hwy 19 South. Sunday school 10am,
Sunday worship 11am, Sunday
evening worship 7pm, Wednesday
evening worship 7pm. All visitors
welcome. Pastor Larry W. Foster
Goose Creek Baptist Church. Sunday School – 10am, Sunday Worship
Service 11am, Sunday Evening Services 6pm. Pastor – Bro. James Gunter
Jesus is the Light Full Gospel Ministries. 1921 US 441 N. Sunday service 10am. Thursday service 7pm.
Pastor Margie Hall 736-9383
Living Waters Lutheran Church.
30 Locust Road. Sunday Service
11am. Wednesday service 7pm.
Pastor Jack Russell 497-3730, prjack@frontier.com, lwcherokee@frontier.com
Macedonia Baptist Church. 1181
Wolftown Rd. Sunday School 10am,
Sunday Morning Worship 11am,
Sunday Evening Worship 6pm,
Wednesday Evening Bible Study 7pm.
Pastor Bro. Dan Conseen, 828-5082629 dconseen@gmail.com
Olivet United Methodist Church.
811 Olivet Church Road. Sunday
School 9am. Sunday Service 9:45am.
Rev. John Ferree, www.olivet-umc.org.
Search “John Ferree” to watch ser-
mons on You Tube.
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Catholic Church. 82 Lambert
Branch Road. Saturday Spanish
Mass 7pm. Sunday Mass 9am.
Pastor Peter Shaw 736-5322
Piney Grove Baptist Church.
Grassy Branch Road. 736-7850.
Sunday School 10am. Sunday
Worship Service 11am. Sunday
Evening Service 6pm. Wednesday
Worship 6pm.
Rock Hill Baptist Church.
Sunday Services 11am, Thursday
Bible Study 7pm. Pastor Red
Woodard (828) 356-7312
Rock Springs Baptist Church.
129 Old Gap Road. Sunday School
10am. Sunday Service 11am and
6:30pm. Wednesday Service
6:30pm. Pastor Greg Morgan 4979455, 736-1245 (cell)
Sequoyah Sovereign Grace
Church. 3755 Big Cove Road.
Sunday Service 11am. Sunday
Bible Study 1pm. Wednesday Night
Bible Study 7pm. Pastor Tim James
497-7644
St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal
Church of Cherokee. 82 Old
River Road. Holy Communion
Sunday 9:30am. Rev. Everett Fredholm, (828) 280-0209,
cherokeeepiscopal@gmail.com
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Straight Fork Baptist Church.
Big Cove Loop. Sunday school
10am. Sunday morning worship
11am. Sunday evening worship
6pm. Wednesday night prayer
service 7pm. Youth group meetings also. Pastor Charles Ray Ball
488-3974
Waterfalls Baptist Church.
Wrights Creek Road. Sunday
Morning 10am. Sunday Evening
6pm. Wednesday Evening 6:30pm.
Pastor James “Red” Bradley
Wilmot Baptist Church. Thomas
Valley Road. Sunday school: 10am,
Worship: 11am, Sunday night worship: 6pm, Wednesday prayer serv-
ice: 7pm, every other Thursday
night (Youth night) singing, bible
study and crafts: 6pm. Pastor:
Johnny Ray Davis
Wrights Creek Baptist Church.
Wrights Creek Rd. Sunday School
10am. Sunday Worship Service
11am. Sunday Evening Service
6pm. Wednesday Night Bible Study
6pm. Visitors welcome. Pastor Dan
Lambert.
Yellowhill Baptist Church. Sunday School 9:45am. Sunday Worship Service 11am. Sunday
Evening Service 6pm. Wednesday
Night Service 7pm. Pastor Foreman Bradley 506-0123 or 7364872
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HAPPENINGS
Community Club
Meetings
Big Y Community Club
meets the second Tuesday
of each month at 6pm at
the Big Y Community
Building. For information
on renting the building for
your special occasion, call
Bunsey Crowe, president,
497-6339 or 788-4879.
Rent is $60/day for gym
and community room with
a $25 returnable clean-up
fee.
Big Cove Community
Club meets the first Tuesday of every month at 7pm
at the Big Cove Rec. Center.
Info: Chairman Sam Panther 497-5309 or Secretary Consie Girty
736-0159 or
walerb@gmail.com
Birdtown Community
Club meets the last Tuesday of each month at 6pm
at the Birdtown Community Building. To reserve
the building for your special occasion, ($50 fee with
$20 key deposit). Info:
Jody Taylor, chairperson,
736-7510
Paint Town Community
Club meets the last Monday of each month at
5:30pm at the Community
Building. Info: 497-3731,
ChairPTCC@gmail.com
Snowbird Community
Club meets the first Tuesday of each month or the
Tuesday before the Tribal
Council meeting. Info:
Roger Smoker, chairman,
(828) 479-8678 or (828)
361-3278
rogersmoker@yahoo.com
past Bryson City. Info: Bill
Williams 488-1391
Wolftown Community
Club meets the first Monday of each month at 7pm
at the Wolftown Community Club Building. Info:
Tuff Jackson, chairman,
788-4088
Cherokee Children’s
Coalition meets the last
Thursday of each month at
11am at the Agelink
School Age Conference
Room.
Yellowhill Community
Club meets the first Tuesday of every month unless
it’s a holiday. If anybody
would like to teach an art
or craft call Reuben 4972043 to be scheduled.
Groups/Clubs
Acting and musical theatre classes. Weekly at
the Mountainside Performing Arts School (Unto
These Hills). Acting class is
every Tuesday from 6-7pm
for ages 8 and up. Musical
theatre is held every Thursday evening from 6-7pm
for ages 5 and up. Community Theatre is held every
Tuesday and Thursday
from 7-8pm for ages 14
and up. These are open to
everyone. Info: Marina
Hunley-Graham, school instructor, 497-3652
American Legion Auxiliary-Steve Youngdeer
Post 143 meets on the
third Monday of each
month at the Steve
Youngdeer Post on Acquoni Road.
Bee Keepers meet the second Thursday of every
month at 7pm at Southwestern Community College (old Almond School)
Cherokee Runners meet
on the second Tuesday of
each month at 5pm at the
Age Link Conference
Room. Anyone interested
in walking or running, no
matter your fitness level, is
invited to join. See their
Facebook page or check out
their website at
www.cherokeerunners.co
m.
Cherokee Speakers
Gathering is normally
held on the fourth Thursday of every month. All
Cherokee Speakers and
Cherokee Language learners are welcome to enjoy a
potluck dinner and an
evening of fellowship in the
Cherokee language. These
events are sponsored by the
Kituwah Preservation &
Education Program and in
part by the Cherokee
Preservation Foundation.
Info: Myrna Climbingbear
554-6406 or email myrnclim@nc-cherokee.com
EBCI 4-H Archery meets
every other Tuesday from
5:30-7pm. Beginners to
advanced, ages 5-17. Must
have a responsible adult
present and turn in a notarized 4-H application. Info:
Chumper Walker, EBCI 4-H
agent, 359-6936
North American Indian
Women’s Association
(NAIWA) Cherokee
Chapter meets the second
6pm at the Birdtown
Recreation Center. Info:
Carmaleta Monteith, chapter treasurer, Carmaleta@msn.com
1185 or Teresa Bryant
587-8214
U tu gi (Hope) Nar-Anon
Family Support Group
meets on Mondays at 6pm
at the Church of Christ (beside bingo) on Old Mission
Road. Info: (828) 2260455
Yellowhill Judo Club
meets every Tuesday and
Thursday from 6:30-8pm
at the old Cherokee High
School weight room.
Classes are free. Info: Will
Lambert 736-1600
Support Groups
Cherokee Cancer Support Group is a non-profit
organization assisting cancer patients and care-givers
on the Boundary, indiscriminately. The support
group meets the first
5:30pm at Betty’s Place, 40
Goose Creek Rd. Betty’s
Place is staffed from 10am
– 2pm Monday - Friday.
Personal fittings can be
arranged during these
times as well. Info: 4970788, email: cherokeeCSG@gmail.com, P.O.
Box 2220, Cherokee.
Jackson County Breastfeeding Support Gathering meets the first
Saturday morning of each
month at 10:30am at the
Smoky Mountain OB/GYN
office located across from
Harris Regional Hospital.
Meetings are free and
everyone is welcome. Info:
Stephanie Faulkner 506-
The offices of the
Cherokee One
Feather will be
closed on Friday,
July 3 in observance of the July
4th Holiday. The
deadline for the
July 9 issue will be
Thursday, July 2
at 12noon.
Things to do in Cherokee
COMPILED By SCOTT MCKIE B.P.
ONE FEATHER STAFF
Event: 8th Annual Trooper Shawn Blanton Scholarship Golf Tournament
When: Friday, June 12, registration at 8am, shotgun start
at 9am
Where: Sequoyah National Golf Club
What: Fundraiser for the Trooper Shawn Blanton Scholarship Fund, four-man Captain’s Choice
Cost: $400 per team (includes golf, prizes, gift bag, and
lunch)
Info: Tony Belcher (269) 5691100, TWBelcher@aol.com, or
David Blanton 507-4606
Event: Cherokee Voices
Festival
When: Saturday, June
13 from 10am – 5pm
Where: Museum of the
Cherokee Indian
grounds
What: Cherokee arts
and crafts, dances,
songs, and storytelling
will all be featured
Cost: Free
Info: Barbara Duncan 4973831,
https://www.cherokeemuseum.org
EBCI Beloved Man Jerry Wolfe tells a
story at last year’s Cherokee Voices
Festival. This year’s event is set for
Saturday, June 13 from 10am - 5pm.
(SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
Event: John Julius Wilnoty Art Exhibition opening reception
When: Saturday, June 13 from 3-5pm
Where: Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual
What: The exhibition, entitled “Solitude and Mystery: John
Julius Wilnoty”, will be up at Qualla Arts and Crafts until
Aug. 2
Cost: Free
Event: Jack Hanna’s Into the Wild Live!
When: Saturday, June 13 at 7:30pm
Where: Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Event Center
What: “Hanna’s live shows offers viewers a chance to see
the animals in person with video and stories from his adventures around the globe,” states Harrah’s Cherokee.
Cost: $60
Info: 1-800-745-3000, www.Ticketmaster.com
Event: Cherokee Summer Carnival
When: Now through Saturday, June 13
Where: Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds
What: Carnival rides, games, food, more
Cost: $20, $15 with coupon found in this issue of the
Cherokee One Feather
Event: Free Sports Camp
When: June 15-18 from 8am – 4pm daily
Where: Acquoni Expo Center
What: Free instruction in basketball and soccer, sponsored
and conducted by First Baptist Church of Proctorville, Ohio
and Acquoni Baptist Church in Cherokee
Cost: Free
Info: Pastor Ed Kilgore 788-0643
Event: Elder Abuse Awareness Walk
When: Monday, June 15 at 6pm
Where: Tsali Manor Walking Trail
What: This walk is in commemoration of World Elder
Abuse Day. Free t-shirts to the first 50 who register
Cost: Free
Info: Sherry Welch, Tsali Manor Senior Center outreach
worker, 359-6860
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Oconaluftee Indian
Village
Where: 218 Drama Road
Hours: Open Monday
through Saturday (now
through Oct. 17) from
10am – 5pm, last tour of
the day begins at 4pm
Cost: $18.40 (13+up),
$10.40 (6-12)
Info: 497-2111,
sales@cherokeeadventure.com, www.cherokeehistorical.org
Unto These Hills
Where: Mountainside
Theatre at 688 Drama
Road
Hours: Open Monday
through Saturday (now
through Aug. 15), show
starts nightly at 8pm
Cost: $20 (13+up), $10
(6-12), Free for 5+under
Info: 497-2111 ext. 215,
(866) 554-4557,
ChaSales@cherokeeadventure.com, www.cherokeehistorical.org
Cherokee Bonfire
Where: Oconaluftee Island Park
Hours: Fridays and Saturdays (now through Sept.
5), also open Monday –
Thursday on June 29 –
July 2, 7-9pm nightly
Cost: Free
Info:
www.visitcherokee.com
Music on the River
Where: Oconaluftee River
Stage in downtown Cherokee
Hours: performances vary
(now through Sept. 5)
Info: Frieda Huskey 3596492
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General Events
Community Chorus Practice.
Every Thursday evening from 68pm at the Cherokee Baptist
Church. J. Gilbert is the choir
leader and anyone who enjoys
singing is welcome. The Chorus is
currently practicing patriotic songs
for an upcoming concert.
The American Legion Steve
Youngdeer Post 143 will host
District Veterans Service Officer Steve Robertson June 11
from 9:30am – 1pm at Post Headquarters on Acquoni Road. Veterans and family members who have
any questions or business concerning veterans affairs are invited to
attend. Bring all pertinent documents with you to better understand your claims.
“Land Issues of the Cherokee
and Settlers to Smokemont,
Toestring, and Ravensford”
presentation. June 11 at 7pm in
the Community Room of the historic Jackson County Courthouse.
Mary Wachacha, an EBCI tribal
member, will “debunk the myth of
the Cherokee hiding in the mountainous regions near the current
Qualla Boundary to escape removal
west”. In addition, she will share
interesting stories about the area’s
early settlers and their families.
The event is free of charge and the
public is welcome. Info: 631-2646
8th Annual Trooper Shawn
Blanton Scholarship Golf Tournament. June 12 at Sequoyah
National Golf Club. Proceeds will
go to the Scholarship Fund. Fourman Captain’s Choice, $400 per
team (includes golf, prizes, gift bag
and lunch). Registration at 8am,
Shotgun Start at 9am. Info: Tony
Belcher (269) 569-1100,
TWBelcher@aol.com or David
Blanton 507-4606
John Julius Wilnoty Art Exhibition opening reception. June
13 from 3-5pm at Qualla Arts and
Crafts Mutual. The exhibition, entitled “Solitude and Mystery: John
Julius Wilnoty”, will be up at
Qualla Arts and Crafts from June 6
– Aug. 2.
Cherokee Cancer Support Dinner Fund Raiser - June 13 from
5pm to 8pm at the New Yellowhill
Community Building. Menu is
Prime Rib, Fixings, Tea, and
Dessert. $15 Tickets can be bought
at the door. This event is being
sponsored by Harrah’s Cherokee
Casino Resort.
Fundraiser for Waynesville Police Dept. K-9 unit. June 13
from 10am – 5pm at Vance Street
Park in Waynesville. Watch the
Police K-9s demonstrate their skills.
Cherokee Day at Asheville
Tourists game. June 14 at
2:05pm at McCormick Field in
Asheville. $7 discounted tickets
will be available for purchase at the
Cherokee Chamber of Commerce.
$9 tickets when purchased at the
gate. Prior to the game, Cherokee
representation will be present to
answer questions about Cherokee
and Principal Chief Michell Hicks
will throw out the first pitch.
Cherokee royalty will be present for
photographs. Info: Bob Jones
(828) 944-0054
Elder Abuse Awareness Walk.
June 15 at 6pm at Tsali Manor
Walking Trail. This is in commemoration of World Eder Abuse Day
with this year’s theme being “Elders
Matter: Support Elder Abuse
Awareness”. Registration begins at
5:30pm. Free t-shirts for the first
50 to register. Info: Sherry Welch,
Tsali Manor Senior Center outreach worker, 359-6860
Cherokee Healing and Wellness
Coalition meeting. June 16 at
11:30am at the Agelink Ernestine
Walkingstick Conference room.
The Coalition was formed in 2002
to address concerns in the community about substance abuse, diabetes, depression, and the loss of
Cherokee cultural identity. Info:
788-2132 or 497-9498
Jackson County Democratic
Party meeting. June 16 at
6:30pm at party headquarters on
Mill Street in Sylva. The meeting is
open to all Democrats. Info:
www.jacksondems.com
Mountain Mediation Services
training in Community Mediation. June 16-18 at the Haywood
Justice Center at 285 N. Main
Street in Waynesville. The tuition
fee of $195 covers 21 hours of instruction plus manuals, handouts
and refreshments. Tuition reimbursement is available if partici-
pant chooses to become a volunteer
mediator. Participants will learn
the mediation process and new
skills to be used in resolving conflict
with family, friends, co-workers and
the community. The course meets
the certification standards of the
Mediation Network of North Carolina. Info: 631-5252
Memorial Bridge Naming Ceremony for Trooper David Shawn
Blanton Jr. June 17 at 10am at
the Cherokee Open Air Market.
Summer Wellbriety Moon
Event. June 20 from 11am – 2pm
at Pavilion #1 on the Oconaluftee
Island Park. Everyone is welcome
to this event being sponsored by the
Cherokee Healing and Wellness
Coalition. The group will be honoring Cherokee youth. Info: 7882132 or 497-9498
HIV National Testing Day. June
26 from 10am – 2pm in the EMS
parking lot on Acquoni Road. This
event is being sponsored by EBCI
Community Health. The public is
encouraged to attend. According
to an article published in Nature on
April 8, “Scientists are presently
working to produce a vaccine that
will mount an effective attack
against HIV.
1st Annual Cherokee Epilepsy
Walk and Balloon Release.
June 27 at 11am. Walk will begin
at Artist Row parking lot across
from KFC and will end at Cherokee
Indian Fairgrounds. Cornhole
tournament will take place at Fairgrounds starting at 10am ($10
player fee with half of the proceeds
going to the Cherokee Epilepsy
Awareness Fund). After walk,
there will be a carnival, food, refreshments and games at the Fairgrounds.
EBCI Garden Contest to begin June 23
JANET OWLE
EBCI COOPERATIVE EXTENSION
T
he EBCI Garden Contest will begin
on Tuesday, June 23 and run
through Wednesday, July 1. Call
EBCI Cooperative Extension 359-6939 or
359-6937 to sign-up. Judging for individual (adult) gardeners and family gardens
will be judged by community on these
dates:
June 23 – Wolfetown, Big Y, Birdtown and
3200 Acre Tract
June 25 – Big Cove, Towstring, Yellowhill,
and Painttown
June 29 – Cherokee County and Snowbird
June 30 and July 1 – Youth Gardeners (up
to age 18) and Community Gardens
Please provide clear driving directions
to the garden when you call to sign-up.
Other questions that will be asked is the age
of the gardener and if the garden is organic.
A team from the EBCI Cooperative Extension office will bring judges to visit the
gardens. Judges are Master Gardeners from
surrounding counties. They will score the
gardens in the following areas: General appearance, planning for season-long food
production, evidence of exceptional gardening practices such as soil preparation,
plant selection, pest control and season-extending techniques, and creativity such as
creative design, unique plants or other features.
Winners will be announced at the EBCI
Cooperative Extension’s Community
Awards Program in September.
Owle is the interim director at the EBCI Cooperative Extension Office.
Right Path nominations due July 12
T
he Cherokee Right Path, “Du-yu dvi,” Adult Leadership Program (RP)
is accepting nominations for participation in the 2015-16 program. This program is for enrolled members of the
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI),
Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma (CN), and
the United Kituwah Band (UKB). Participants will learn Cherokee history and culture and develop leadership competencies.
Participants will meet two days per month,
for 12 months, and will engage in case
study work, classroom lectures, and experiential learning
Candidates must be age 18 and over,
have a high school diploma or GED and
have some college experience. Knowledge
of Cherokee culture and/or experience in a
professional environment is a plus.
Letters of nomination will be accepted
online, by fax, email, or in-person delivery,
by 5pm on Sunday, July 12 to the Western
Carolina University (WCU) Cherokee Center, Acquoni Road, Cherokee, NC, Attention, Juanita Wilson, Program Director:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1imh6SL
WbvS7peH6i4kyYE3kq48nUkN9H1jxRlbT
D-ZE/viewform, Fax: 828-497-0469,
jmwilson@wcu.edu or by mail to
WCU/Cherokee Center, 1594 Acquoni
Road, Cherokee, NC 28719.
The Right Path Adult Leadership Program is part of the WNC Leadership Initiative, funded by the Cherokee Preservation
Foundation, and administered locally
through WCU.
Info: Juanita Wilson, program director,
497-7920, 788-2579 or
jmwilson@wcu.edu
- Right Path Adult Leadership Program
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Upcoming Pow Wows
Note: This list of pow wows was compiled by One Feather staff.
The One Feather does not endorse any of these dances. It is simply a listing of ones occurring throughout the continent.
Please call before traveling.
10th Annual Spirit of Peace Competition Pow Wow.
June 12-14 at District Ice Centre in Taylor, British Columbia, Canada. Info: Marlene Greyeyes (250) 785-0612,
Connie Greyeyes (250) 793-1468
20th Annual Coushatta Pow Wow. June 12-13 at
Coushatta Casino Resort in Kinder, La. MC: Bart Powaukee. Host Northern: Black Bear. Host Southern: Thunder
Hill. Info: Katie Arvie (337) 584-1545, Crystal Williams
(337) 584-1603, www.coushattapowwow.com
15th Annual Table Mountain Rancheria Pow Wow.
June 12-14 at Table Mountain Pow Wow Grounds in Friant, Calif. Info: (559) 822-2890, (559) 284-4721
Intertribal Children’s Pow Wow. June 13 at Ottawa
Pow Wow Grounds in Miami, Okla. MC: John Arkeketa.
Head Southern Singer: Junior Whitecloud. Info: Mariah
Tyner (918) 961-0246, Tena Booth (918) 325-0159,
shawneechild@shawnee-tribe.com
20th Annual Aboriginal Gathering and 12th Annual
Pow Wow. June 13-14 at Peace River AG Grounds in
Peace River, Alberta, Canada. MC: Eugene Cardinal. Host
Drum: Medicine Horse. Info: Dennis Whitford (780) 6246367, Dennis.whitford@gov.ab.ca, Wendy Goulet (780)
624-6316, Wendy.goulet@gov.ab.ca
San Luis Rey Band of Luiseno Mission Indians 19th
Annual Intertribal Pow Wow. June 13-14 at San Luis
Rey Mission Grounds in Oceanside, Calif. MC: Earl
Neconie. Host Northern: Wildhorse. Host Southern:
Hale & Co. Info: Carmen Mojado (760) 724-8505, cjmojado@slrmissionindians.org, charlotte@slrmissionindians.org
12th Annual Tinker Intertribal Council Pow Wow.
June 13 at Joe B. Barnes Regional Park in Midwest City,
Okla. MC: Sammy “Tonkei” White. Head Southern
Singer: John G. Hamilton. Info: Kathy Tsay (405) 7341345, (405) 625-3084, tribalcouncil@sbcglobal.net
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TRADING POST
FOR RENT
FOR RENT - 2 bedroom/1 bath mobile
home, Quiet Park in Ela. No
Pets, references/background check required 400
month/300 deposit –
(828)488-8752. 7/15pd
Lease to Own ½ acre to
¾ acre lots. Also Lots and
mobile homes lease to own.
Call for more information
(828)506-0578. 6/10pd
For Rent: Birdtown,
3br/1ba. $750 per month.
Annual lease with first, last
and security required. No
pets. 828.421.5604
6/10pd
Price Reduced! 3/2 in
Birdtown, recent dishwasher, stove, fridge, gas
Furnace and fireplace,
paved parking, Price includes almost 4500 worth
of propane. $625/mo.
(828)778-2959. 6/10pd
For Rent – 3 Bdrm., 2
full baths mobile home.
Quiet and private. Partiers,
drug users or drinkers need
not call. Call: 736-8731.
Single-wide or double-wide
mobile home lot for rent.
7/2pd
BUYING
Attention: Nelson is still
buying junk cars/trucks
and scrap metal. Located
in Bryson City, please call
(828) 269-3292. 7/9pd
FOR SALE
Pontoon For Sale - Red
and White 1999 Smoker
Craft Pontoon, 22ft, 2001
Johnson 50 motor. Two
fishing chairs on front.
Ratchet Winch trailer.
$4000 OBO. Call 5071519 or 736-3392.
6/10pd
Tribal Land for sale on
3200 acre tract 2-16 acres.
Terms (828)736-5171.
6/17pd
For Sale - If you are in
need of top grade deer
leather, we have five different colors. COME AND
GET IT WHILE WE HAVE
IT! We also have different
kinds and colors of carving
stone. Bearmeat’s Indian
Den (828)4974052.
6/10pd
For Sale - GENERATOR –
8,000 watt, Honda Motor,
like new, only 2 hours 23
minutes run time. Includes
cover , wheels, trickle
charger and locking cable,
paid $2,100 – will take
$1,500,. Call David at
Bearmeat’s Den.
(828)497-4052. 6/10pd
Classified ads are
still only $5 per
week
Call Amble
359-6264
for details.
REALTY
Big Cove Community
The 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 Resolution.
Noah Allen Arch, Shawn
David Calhoun, William
Dennis Calhoun, Cora
Lynn Sanders Crowe, Kimberly Dawn Crowe, Kristen
Lynn Sanders Crowe, David
Eugene Davis, Susanna
Calhoun Finger, Edmond
Merony French, Viola
Yvonne Shell Garnett, Jennifer Dawn West George,
Yonnie Watty Hill, Mark
Howard Johnson, Tony Anthony Johnson, Mary Gean
Jackson Littledave, Frances
Ann Wolfe Maney, Lee Ann
Panther, Samuel Alfred
Panther, Samuel Patrick
Panther, Sharon Lenell
Welch Panther, Robert Lee
Queen, Wendy Wynne
West Ricks, Elliott Clark
Shell, Meroney George
Shell, Michael Jay Shell,
Flora Mae Calhoun Shelton, Annabelle Calhoun
Shuler, Mickayla Channelle
Driver Solorio, Elsie Cynthia Standingdeer, Cecil Eli
Walkingstick, Daniel Dean
Walkingstick, Sr., Ongeequay A-ka-ti Walkingstick,
David Norman Watty, Elsie
Marie Thompson Watty,
Elizabeth Ann Watty, Elsie
Welch Watty, Todd Markus
Watty, Joe Welch, Joseph
Stephen Watty, Rose Ann
Pheasant Welch, Caren S.
West, Carolyn Rae West,
Donovan Phillip Woodard
West, Kardasie Cheykotay
Latrice West, Villareal Abel
West, Villareal Nika West,
Abel Wolfe, Deweese Wolfe,
Edwin Wolfe, Jane Wolfe,
Kerri Lynn Wolfe, Stacy
Wolfe
Agreement to Divisions
Eric Thomas Lambert,
James Dwayne Lambert,
Joseph Lloyd White, Rena
Janet Johnson Wachacha,
Jackie Lee Johnson, Melissa
Ann Maney, Jacob Pete
Johnson, Mary Edith Reed
Smith, Dennis Ray James,
Frankie Nelle James Patencio, George Milton James,
Carla Marie Sneed Ballew,
Howard Vincent Sneed, Patricia Eldean Sneed Lambert, Mary Louise Sneed
Welch, Harley Arapahoe
Grant, Michael Shannon
Grant, John Walter Grant,
Amy Ernestine Grant
Walker
Proposed Land
Transfers
Lou Ellen Thompson to
David Lawrence Jay
Huskey and William
Thomas Thompson for
Birdtown Community Parcel No. 766-J (1st Remainder of Parcel No. 766-B),
containing 31.551 Acres,
more or less, excepting BT
Parcel No. 323.
James Arnold Cooper
to Jerome Brock Parker for
Upper Cherokee Community Parcel No. 319-B (Part
of Parcel No. 319), containing 0.059 Acres, more
or less, together with all improvements located
thereon.
James Arnold Cooper
3200 Acre Tract Community Parcel No. 115-D (Part
of Parcel No. 115), containing 5.123 Acres, more
or less.
Arlena Locust Lanning
to William Lawson Smith
for Cherokee Village Community Parcel No. 100
(Part of Parcel No. 3), containing 0.169 Acres, more
or less, together with all improvements located
thereon.
Harold Douglas Long
to Travis Edgar Long for
Wolfetown Community
Parcel No. 443-I (Part of
Parcel No. 443-C), containing 5.574 Acres, more or
less
Harold Douglas Long
to Travis Edgar Long for
Wolfetown Community
Parcel No. 443-B (Part of
Parcel No. 443), containing 1.032 Acres, more or
less, together with all improvements located
thereon.
James Arnold Cooper
Wolfetown Community
Parcel No. 242-D (Remainder of Parcel No. 242),
containing 11.572 Acres,
more or less.
If you’ve submitted a
survey application that is
over a year old and the survey is not complete, please
visit the BIA Realty Office
to update your survey application.
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EMPLOYMENT
Cherokee Fisheries and Wildlife Management is seeking an EBCI
enrolled member between the ages of 18 and 25 for a summer internship. The majority of duties will be associated with the trout management program and requires the ability to lift heavy objects. The ideal
applicant will have a career interest in natural resources and be hard working with a willingness to learn. A monthly stipend of $1,500 will be provided to the selected applicant. Please submit a cover letter, resume, copy
of enrollment card, and copy of driver’s license to: Mike LaVoie, Program
Manager, Fisheries and Wildlife Management, P.O. Box 1747, Cherokee,
NC 28719. 6/18
CHILD SUPPORT AGENT I
The Tribal Child Support Office is now accepting applications for (1) full
time Child Support Agent. Applicants must have at minimum a High School
Diploma and an Associate’s Degree in legal studies, business administration, or a closely related degree. Years of experience in eligibility or investigative and judicial work may be substituted for education. Applicants
should have at least one year experience in eligibility or investigative and judicial work. This position focuses primarily on locating absent parents, establishing paternity, and support orders for children of the Eastern Band of
Cherokee Indians. Applicants should possess knowledge of Tribal, CFR,
State, and Federal child support laws as well as a good working knowledge
of the legal procedures of the Tribal Court system. This position requires
good communication skill. A working knowledge of Spanish and Cherokee
language is preferred, but not required. Applicants must be willing to submit to drug testing and back ground checks. Applications may be picked up
at the Tribal Child Support Office located at 117 John Crowe Hill Road (formerly the old Transit Building), Cherokee, NC. Applications may be returned to the office or mailed to PO Box 427 Cherokee, NC 28719 no later
than June 19, 2015. Native American preference does apply in the filling of
this position. 6/18
THE CHEROKEE INDIAN HOSPITAL AUTHORITY has the following
jobs available:
FT CNA / CLERK FLOAT - IN PATIENT
FT MID-LEVEL PRACTITIONER ER (open until filled)
Applications and job descriptions are available at the Cherokee Indian Hospital Human Resources Office, Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 4:00pm.
For more information please call 828 497-9163 and ask for Teresa Carvalho or Deb Toineeta. These positions will close 6/12/2015 @ 4pm. Indian preference does apply and the original CIHA job application must be
submitted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of CIHA application. 6/11
The Oconaluftee Indian Village is currently seeking applicants for
the following positions: Craft Person-Weaponry, Re-enactors. Applications are available at the Cherokee Historical Association building located
across from the museum or see Keredith Owens, Village Manager at the
Oconaluftee Indian Village. Open until filled. 6/11
EMPLOYMENT
Cherokee Central Schools have
open positions and the following positions are open until
filled.
Hope Center Parent Educator
Parent Educators provide personal visits (usually in the home)
to families of children prenatal to
kindergarten entry. They use the
Parents as Teachers curriculum
and model which also includes
health and developmental screenings, monthly family group meetings, and resource networking.
This is a multi-faceted and demanding position. Hold a BA degree, be able to travel to required
trainings each year, hold a valid
driver’s license, be highly organized and accountable, be an independent, self-motivated worker, be
competent with computer skills;
including e-mail, Internet, and
word-processing, be able to learn
the PAT model processes and convey information to parents, be able
to establish rapport with families
and empower them by building on
their strengths.
Pre-K Teacher Assistant
To provide assistance to the
teacher and/or supervisor in
achieving the objectives of the
school/department and/or to assist
students in meeting academic, social and personal goals. Qualifications: *Teacher assistants serving
in Title 1 schools, in an instructional capacity, must have an As-
sociate's Degree or two years (48
semester hours) working toward
an associate's degree at an institute, must meet the provisions of
the No Child Left Behind law.
Demonstrated organizational and
technical competencies. Develop
and reproduce instructional materials. Ability to follow written and
oral instruction. Demonstrated
positive interpersonal skills in dealing with children and adults.
Elementary Teacher (State Position)
A valid North Carolina teaching certificate in the appropriate
area of hire, or such alternative to
the above qualifications as the
Board may find acceptable.
To apply the use the following
checklist.
o Enrollment Card (if applicable)
o Drivers License
o Most recent transcripts for instructional positions
o Teaching License/Certification
o High School Diploma or GED
for non-instructional positions
o Letter of interest and one page
explanation of what you will contribute
Any questions you may
contact Central office @
828.554.5096
orcswimmer@cherokeecentral.ga
ggle.net. Applications may be
downloaded @http://cherokeecentral.sharpschool.com/central_office/human_resources. 6/18
One Feather deadline
Friday at 12noon
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Western Carolina University is
seeking qualified individuals
for the following positions:
Building & Environmental Service
Technician – multiple positions
Administrative Support Specialist
(0210) (0257)
Associate Director – University
Center Programs (4508)
Associate Director for Fraternity &
Sorority Life (143550)
Assistant Director for Resource
Services (5307)
Assistant Director of Admission
(0282)
Assistant Director for Operations
(3561)
Assistant Football Coach (3613)
Business & Technology Applications Analyst (2353)
Director of Academic Engagement
& IT Governance/Assistant CIO
(112387)
Director of Academic Support
(140245)
Director, Career Services & Cooperative Education (5049)
Director of Emergency Services
(4216)
Dean of Library Services (2804)
EHS Technician (Pest Control
Manager) (3654)
Nurse Practitioner (152746)
Resident Director (3581)
Vehicle/Equipment Operator (Cat
Tran Supervisor) (151030)
Faculty Positions:
Lecturer – Biology
Lecturer - Communication
Engineering & Technology (multiple positions)
Finance (1741)
Forensic Science Instructor
(141714)
History (#2333)
Natural Resource Conservation &
Management (0723)
Nursing (140584 and 120259)
Physical Therapy (1350)
Recreational Therapy (0514)
Please go to https://jobs.wcu.edu
for details and to apply online.
Western Carolina University is
an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to
race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability or protected veteran status. 6/11pd
THE CHEROKEE INDIAN HOSPITAL AUTHORITY has the following
jobs available:
FT CNA / CMS – OPD
FT REGISTRATION RECEPTIONIST
FT RN – OPD
FT INTENSIVE IN HOME CLINICIAN / Behavioral Health ( Analenisgi
Child Team)
FT CMA / LPN – OPD & ICC (open until filled)
PTR MID-LEVEL PRACTITIONER (PA or FNP) / Behavioral Health
Applications and job descriptions are available at the Cherokee Indian
Hospital Human Resources Office, Monday – Friday from 8:00am 4:00pm. For more information please call 828 497-9163 and ask for
Teresa Carvalho or Deb Toineeta. These positions will close 6/19/2015 @
4pm. Indian preference does apply and the original CIHA job application
must be submitted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of CIHA application. 6/18
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EMPLOYMENT
BIDs, RFPs, etc.
Tribal Gaming Commission Executive Director job opening
We have a very exciting opportunity for someone to lead our Tribal
Gaming Commission office to accomplish the Gaming Commission’s strategic objectives. You will plan, organize, and direct all functions required to
operate and maintain activities and services of our gaming operations.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree. Ten years plus management experience in a tribal, public or private business organization with five years in a senior level position
as a manager, director or executive. Demonstrated responsibilities in
budget preparation and monitoring, internal controls, and management
of personnel. Excellent computer, communication and presentation skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Gaming Experience. Master’s Degree, Law Degree, or CPA. Experience in
accounting and legal fields. In-depth knowledge of gaming operations and
regulations. A deep understanding of the industry’s key issues.
To apply, send your letter of interest and resume to staffing@valliant.com.
EEO. Cherokee, Indian and Veterans Preference. 6/11
Requests for Proposals
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
Cherokee Department of Transportation
680 Acquoni Road, Cherokee, North Carolina 28719
Phone: (828) 554-6530
Retaining Walls
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians CDOT Office is requesting sealed
proposals (NCDOT Qualified Contractors) for structural wall construction
services. The deadline for submitting proposals will be June 19th 2015 at
3:00p.m.
Please be advised that all TERO rules and regulations, Tribal procurement policies, applicable state and federal rules, regulations and laws shall
apply to the performance of any work awarded pursuant to this solicitation
and to the procurement of work solicited through this advertisement.
You may request the full request for qualifications and proposal requirements for proposals through the CDOT Office. If you have any questions or
comments, please contact CDOT at (828)-554-6530. 6/18
WANTED
Got scrap metal? VFW Cherokee Memorial Post 8013 is collecting scrap
metal including: aluminum, steel, junk cars, appliances, fence posts. Info:
Steve Brown 497-2515, Steve Lusk 497-9166, Mac Kelly 788-0026. 6/11
Cherokee Indian Fair Committee Meeting
Monday, June 15 at 5:30 at
Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds exhibit hall
Everyone is welcome.
LEGALS
Cherokee, North Carolina
Estate File No. EST 15-031
In the Matter of the Estate of
Willis Albert Queen (Jim
Queen)
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.
Date to submit claims: August
12, 2015
Heather Queen, PO Box 1310,
Whittier, NC 28719. 6/10pd
Barbara Cooper Strickland
their recovery.
below.
Date to submit claims: Aug. 21,
2015
Casey Cooper, 79 Sam Brady Road,
Cherokee, NC 28719. 6/18pd
Francois Elliot French
their recovery.
below.
Date to submit claims: Sept. 1,
2015
Gloria Panther, 19 Sam Panther Sr.
Drive, Cherokee, NC 28719.
7/2pd
Mary Ellen Queen
All persons, firms and corpora-
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tions having claims against this estate are notified to exhibit them to
their recovery.
below.
Date to submit claims: August 27,
2015
Wilma Amos, PO Box 918, Cherokee, NC 18719. 7/8pd
NOTICE OF SERVICE OF
PROCESS BY PUBLICATION
THE CHEROKEE COURT, EASTERN
BAND OF CHEROKE INDIANS
CHEROKEE, NORTH CAROLINA
FILE NO: 12-CVS-3055
MARSHALL EUGENE SAINE, Plaintiff, vs
KRYSTAL P. WATTY and LAYNE
HENSLEY, Defendant,
To:
KRYSTAL P. WATTY, CHEROKEE, NORTH CAROLINA
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: The Defendant, Layne Hensley, has filed a
Crossclaim for Indemnification
and/or Contribution by Defendant
Watty for damages regarding a
motor vehicle accident with injuries.
You are required to make defense to such pleading not later
than thirty (30) days after June
24th, 2015, and upon your failure
to do so the party seeking service
against you will apply to the Court
for the relief sought.
This the 3rd day of June, 2015
R. Gregory Lewis, Attorney for Defendant Henley. 7/2

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