unofficial ebci primary election results, page 5 shiyo
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unofficial ebci primary election results, page 5 shiyo
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 2 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- cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahli EBCI Beloved Man Jerry Wolfe WEEK OF JUNE 11-17, 2015 3 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 WEEK OF JUNE 11-17, 2015 4 cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahli 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, SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather 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.” cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahli WEEK OF JUNE 11-17, 2015 5 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 Political Ad Paid for by Candidate WEEK OF JUNE 11-17, 2015 6 cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahli 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 SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather 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.” cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahli WEEK OF JUNE 11-17, 2015 7 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. - WCU 8 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 – Dismissed, Settled in Mediation GARCIA, Julia 14-30.6 Child Abuse in the Second Degree – Dismissed After Investigation JENKINS, James Derrick WEEK OF JUNE 11-17, 2015 14-95.11(c) Drugs: Possession of 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 14-30.6 Child Abuse in the Second 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 14-30.3 Compulsory School Attendance – Guilty Plea, Prayer for Judgment Continued 20-7(a) No Operator’s License – Dismissed on Plea LOSSIE, Dayini Heaven 14-95.5(a) Drugs: Possessing a controlled substance classified in schedule I, II, III, IV, and V – Dismissed Upon Completion of Treatment LOSSIE, Timothy 14-30.3 Compulsory School Attendance – Guilty Plea, Prayer for Judgment Continued MURPHY, Howard Thomas 14-95.5(a) Drugs: Possessing a controlled substance classified in 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 14-95.11(c) Drugs: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Guilty Plea, cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahli No Contest, 90 days jail time suspended, six months probation, 24 hours community service, $100 fine, $190 court costs, $1000 DARE PLUMMER, Elizabeth 20-28 Revoked Driver’s License – Dismissed After Investigation PRICE, Brittany 14-5.3 Telephone Harassment – Dismissed, Settled in Mediation PRICE, Sheila A. 14-10.31 Robbery – Dismissed at Complainant’s Request REED SR., Charles Fredrick 14-5.2 Communicating Threats – Dismissed, Settled in Mediation 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 14-40.62(a)(1) Simple Assault – Dismissed, Settled in Mediation 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 14-95.11(c) Drugs: Possession of 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 14-95.5(a) Drugs: Possessing a controlled substance classified in schedule I, II, III, IV, and V – Dismissed Upon Completion of Deferred Prosecution, 40 hours community service, obtain Substance Abuse Assessment 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 TAYLOR, Trudy Louise 14-34.10 Weapons Offense – Dismissed, Settled in Mediation 14-40.62(a)(1) Simple Assault – Dismissed, Settled in Mediation WALK, Nancy Michelle 14-40.62(a)(1) Simple Assault – Dismissed, Prosecuting Witness Failed to Appear cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahli Judgment Summary for June 3 CODYNAH, Niweseah Allison 20-28 Revoked Driver’s License – 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, Selling or Delivering, Possessing with intent to sell or deliver schedule I, II, III, IV, and V – Dismissed WEEK OF JUNE 11-17, 2015 on Plea 14-95.11(c) Drugs: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Guilty Plea, No Contest, 30 days jail time, credit for time served (6 days) 14-30.6 Child Abuse in the Second Degree – Dismissed on Plea LEDFORD, Mitchell James 14-10.60 Larceny – Dismissed at Complainant’s Request LINCOLN, Ptaka’Ku E. 14-15.6(b) Purchasing, Attempt to 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- 9 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 14-10.60 Larceny – Dismissed on Plea 14-10.60 Larceny – Dismissed on 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 hours community service, $100 fine, $190 court costs, $107 restitution ordered 14-10.61 Receiving or Possessing Stolen Property – Dismissed on Plea 14-60.30 False Pretenses – Dismissed on Plea 14-10.16 Second Degree Trespass – 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 – Dismissed, Prosecuting Witness 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. 14-15.6(b) Purchasing, Attempt to 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 WEEK OF JUNE 11-17, 2015 14-30.6 Child Abuse in the Second 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 14-10.16 Second Degree Trespass 14-10.9 Criminal Mischief 14-60.30 False Pretenses 14-10.60 Larceny 14-10.61 Receiving or Possessing Stolen Property 14-60.30 False Pretenses 14-10.60 Larceny 14-10.61 Receiving or Possessing Stolen Property BOWMAN, Craig Edwin 14-5.2 Communicating Threats BRADLEY, Rachel Dianne 14-10.9 Criminal Mischief 14-95.5(a) Drugs: Possessing a controlled substance classified in schedule I, II, III, IV, and V 14-95.11(c) Drugs: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia CHEKELELEE, Alan 14-60.32 Worthless Checks CLINE, Damion Dae 14-95.5(a) Drugs: Possessing a controlled substance classified in schedule I, II, III, IV, and V 14-95.11(c) Drugs: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 14-34.14 Spring-Loaded Knives DAVIS III, William Tosh 14-95.6(b) Drugs: Manufacturing, Selling or Delivering, Possessing with intent to sell or deliver schedule I, II, III, IV, and V 14-95.11(c) Drugs: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 14-34.10 Weapons Offense FLIPPO, Anita Nickole 14-30.6 Child Abuse in the Second Degree 14-95.5(a) Drugs: Possessing a controlled substance classified in schedule I, II, III, IV, and V 14-5.2 Communicating Threats 14-95.5(c) Drugs: Simple Possession of Marijuana 14-95.6(b) Drugs: Manufacturing, Selling or Delivering, Possessing with intent to sell or deliver schedule I, II, III, IV, and V 14-95.6(b) Drugs: Manufacturing, Selling or Delivering, Possessing with intent to sell or deliver sched- cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahli ule I, II, III, IV, and V 14-95.9 Drugs: Trafficking 14-95.11(c) Drugs: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 14-95.5(a) Drugs: Possessing a controlled substance classified in schedule I, II, III, IV, and V 14-95.5(a) Drugs: Possessing a controlled substance classified in schedule I, II, III, IV, and V 14-34.10 Weapons Offense 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 14-5.2 Communicating Threats 14-40.56 Assault on a Female HANEY, James 14-5.2 Communicating Threats SAYLOR JR., Daniel Bryan 14-10.11 Injuring Real Property LONG, Jerry Harlan 14-2.2 Criminal Conspiracy 14-2.2 Criminal Conspiracy 14-10.60(c) Grand Larceny SQUIRREL, Joshua B. 14-10.9 Criminal Mischief 14-95.5(a) Drugs: Possessing a controlled substance classified in schedule I, II, III, IV, and V LONG, Melissa L. 14-10.60 Larceny 14-10.60 Larceny 14-2.2 Criminal Conspiracy 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 14-10.61 Receiving or Possessing Stolen Property 14-60.30 False Pretenses 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 14-10.61 Receiving or Possessing Stolen Property 14-10.61 Receiving or Possessing TRAMPER, Robert Hoss 14-30.3 Compulsory School Attendance 14-70.19 Resisting Lawful Arrest 14-10.60 Larceny WATTY, Quintin J. 14-95.6(b) Drugs: Manufacturing, Selling or Delivering, Possessing with intent to sell or deliver schedule I, II, III, IV, and V 14-95.11(c) Drugs: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 14-34.10 Weapons Offense WELCH, Julianne Renea 14-40.62(a)(1) Simple Assault WOLF, Brittany Lynn 14-10.41 Breaking and Entering 14-10.60 Larceny 14-95.5(a) Drugs: Possessing a controlled substance classified in schedule I, II, III, IV, and V cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahli WEEK OF JUNE 11-17, 2015 11 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 WEEK OF JUNE 11-17, 2015 12 cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahli 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 cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahli 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 WEEK OF JUNE 11-17, 2015 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 13 WEEK OF JUNE 11-17, 2015 14 cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahli 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 Academic and Enrichment 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 Presidential and Enrichment 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 Academic and Enrichment Achievement Award WEEK OF JUNE 11-17, 2015 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 Presidential and Enrichment Achievement Award Science: Juanita Paz-Chalacha ELA Harland: Tre Wolfe ELA Arch: Jimiqua Driver Math: Safiya Daggs Social Studies: Makayla George 15 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 Political Ad Paid for By Candidate cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahli Political Ad Paid for By Candidate 16 WEEK OF JUNE 11-17, 2015 cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahli 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 cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahli WEEK OF JUNE 11-17, 2015 17 WEEK OF JUNE 11-17, 2015 18 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 cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahli 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. cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahli WEEK OF JUNE 11-17, 2015 19 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. 20 WEEK OF JUNE 11-17, 2015 cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahli 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. cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahli WEEK OF JUNE 11-17, 2015 21 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; [email protected]; 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 [email protected] - Coulter Regional Leadership Program 22 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- WEEK OF JUNE 11-17, 2015 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. cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahli - 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. cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahli WEEK OF JUNE 11-17, 2015 23 24 WEEK OF JUNE 11-17, 2015 cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahli cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahli WEEK OF JUNE 11-17, 2015 25 26 COMICS WEEK OF JUNE 11-17, 2015 cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahli cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahli WEEK OF JUNE 11-17, 2015 27 28 WEEK OF JUNE 11-17, 2015 cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahli 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 Comments? More Trivia? Visit www.TriviaGuy.com (c) 2015 King Features Synd., Inc. 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, [email protected], [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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- cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahli 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 WEEK OF JUNE 11-17, 2015 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, [email protected] 29 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 30 WEEK OF JUNE 11-17, 2015 cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahli 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 [email protected] 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, [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 Thursday of each month at 6pm at the Birdtown Recreation Center. Info: Carmaleta Monteith, chapter treasurer, [email protected] 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 Thursday of each month at 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: [email protected], 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. cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahli WEEK OF JUNE 11-17, 2015 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, [email protected], 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 31 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, [email protected], 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, [email protected], 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 32 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 WEEK OF JUNE 11-17, 2015 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, [email protected] 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 cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahli 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. cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahli WEEK OF JUNE 11-17, 2015 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, [email protected] 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 [email protected] - Right Path Adult Leadership Program 33 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, [email protected] 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, [email protected], Wendy Goulet (780) 624-6316, [email protected] 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, [email protected], [email protected] 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, [email protected] WEEK OF JUNE 11-17, 2015 34 OPINIONS CHEROKEE ONE FEATHER P.O. Box 501, Cherokee, N.C. 28719 Located in Ginger Lynn Welch Complex, Room 149 theonefeather.com, follow us on twitter: @GWYOneFeather The Editorial Board of the Cherokee One Feather consists of: Jason Lambert, Tonya Carroll, Robert Jumper, Scott M. 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The deadline is Friday at 12noon unless otherwise advertised. Please email or call for advertising and subscription rates. CONTENTS © 2015 CHEROKEE ONE FEATHER Winner of 14 NCPA Awards in 2014 Cherokee’s Award Winning Newspaper since 1965 cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahli cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahli WEEK OF JUNE 11-17, 2015 35 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 to Jerome Brock Parker for 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 to Jerome Brock Parker for 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. 36 WEEK OF JUNE 11-17, 2015 EMPLOYMENT cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahli 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 cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahli WEEK OF JUNE 11-17, 2015 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 [email protected] ggle.net. Applications may be downloaded @http://cherokeecentral.sharpschool.com/central_office/human_resources. 6/18 One Feather deadline Friday at 12noon 37 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 WEEK OF JUNE 11-17, 2015 38 cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahli 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 [email protected]. 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. cherokee one feather/na tsalagi soquo ugidahli WEEK OF JUNE 11-17, 2015 LEGALS Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians 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 Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Cherokee, North Carolina Estate File No. EST 15-033 In the Matter of the Estate of Barbara Cooper Strickland 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: Aug. 21, 2015 Casey Cooper, 79 Sam Brady Road, Cherokee, NC 28719. 6/18pd Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Cherokee, North Carolina Estate File No. EST 15-037 In the Matter of the Estate of Francois Elliot French 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: Sept. 1, 2015 Gloria Panther, 19 Sam Panther Sr. Drive, Cherokee, NC 28719. 7/2pd Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Cherokee, North Carolina Estate File No. EST 15-034 In the Matter of the Estate of Mary Ellen Queen All persons, firms and corpora- 39 tions 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 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