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Cherokee Life 

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Braves in OT 

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Reviews of “Diamond Hill” and 

“Building One Fire”, A&E pages 30-31 

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Qualla Arts and Crafts 

to host Art Market, Page 4 

Reuben 

Taylor 

named 

Grand 

Marshal for 

Indian Fair 

Parade, Page 9 

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CONTENTS © 2010 

The Cherokee 

One Feather 

Year 45, No. 35 

The office of The Cherokee One Feather 

recycles and this newspaper is printed 

on Recycled Paper 

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2010 NAJA Media Awards

2 cherokee one feather THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2010 

Friday, September 3 - Thursday, Sept. 9 

Machete (R) 

Fri: 4:50, 7:20, 9:45 

Sat- Mon: 12:20, 2:40, 5:05, 7:30, 9:55 

Tue-Thurs: 4:50, 7:20, 9:45 

Nanny McPhee Returns (PG) 

Fri: 4:30, 7:00 

Sat- Mon: 12:00, 2:20, 4:45, 7:10 

Tue-Thurs: 4:30, 7:00 

Vampires Suck (PG13) 

Fri: 9:25 

Sat- Mon: 9:35 

Tue-Thurs: 9:25 

NEWS ka-no-he-da 

Chief’s Community 

Doyu ulihelisdodi agiwonihisdi 

hi gvnigesv igvndii. 

The past few weeks have been 

busy and exciting here in the Executive 

Office. And there are even more exciting 

times coming our way this week. 

I, and the EBCI senior leadership, 

am currently working to balance 

our 2010-2011 budgets. EBCI senior 

leadership is very adept at dealing with 

our budget situation and I have the utmost 

respect and confidence in our Finance 

Department. Their first priority is 

ensuring that all tribal services and employees 

are preserved and protected. It is 

our responsibility to be fiscally conservative 

with our 

programs to 

ensure all of 

our tribal 

members and 

employees 

are taken care 

of. 

The Cherokee Historical Association 

presented the Lew Harding Award 

to Robert Queen Saturday August 14th. 

This award was named after community 

member Lewis Harding because of the 

example he sets for us all; he has dedicated 

countless hours serving our veterans 

and this Tribe. His efforts have been 

countless and his impact has been wide 

and deep. Mr. Queen received this award 

because he embodies the spirit of giving 

and because of his dedication to helping 

his fellow community members and this 

Tribe. Mr. Queen has given his time and 

service to the Historical Association to 

ensure they were ready for this summer 

season and has given his support to staff 

and leadership while approaching Tribal 

Council. I would like to congratulate Mr. 

Queen for receiving this award and thank 

Report 

him for his service. 

I would also 

like to thank 

Cody Grant who 

won the Most- 

Improved Actor 

Award and Douglas 

Tiemen for 

the Best All 

Around Award. 

Principal Chief 

Harrah’s 

Cherokee Casino Michell Hicks 

and Hotel recently 

hosted a community oriented 

event to show off the Casino’s newest attraction- 

our Events Center. Jason 

“It is our responsibility to be fiscally 

conservave with our programs to 

ensure all of our tribal members 

and employees are taken care of.” 

- Principal Chief Michell Hicks 

Michael Carroll, 

Lee 

Brice and 

Josh Thompson 

played at 

the casino on 

Thursday 

August 26th. 

The concert was free to enrolled members 

and gave our community a sneakpeak 

at the new casino offerings. 

The Trial for Edwardo Wong II 

has begun in Raleigh, NC. The family of 

Shawn Blanton has been attending the 

trial to ensure that justice will be served 

on behalf of Shawn. I would like to 

thank all of those that are assisting the 

Blanton family with their travel expenses 

and would like to ask everyone to keep 

them in your thoughts and prayers as 

they deal with this difficult time. 

I would like to wish everyone an 

enjoyable and eventful Labor Day Holiday. 

Unelanv adatolosdi nihi. 

Toby Ferris 

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Items needed: Winter clothing, bedding, 

linens, appliances, towels, washcloths, 

cookware and Furniture 

We will have several pieces of furniture for sale! 

If your experience and interests 

include cultural preservation, 

economic development 

and environmental preservation, 

consider a great career opportunity 

at Cherokee Preservation Foundation. 

Cherokee Preservation Foundation (CPFdn) has an 

opening for a program assistant. This position is an 

excellent career opportunity for a high achiever who 

wants to play a key role in encouraging cultural 

preservation, economic and workforce development, 

and environmental initiatives that benefit the EBCI 

and region. 

The candidate who is selected will be responsible for 

supporting activities related to developing, monitoring 

and evaluating Cherokee Preservation 

Foundation’s programming. Our programs include 

support of Cherokee language revitalization, 

entrepreneurship, the Revitalization of Traditional 

Cherokee Artisan Resources initiative, leadership 

programs, and the Generations Qualla initiative that 

promotes a sustainable environment. 

CPFdn is a dynamic, team-based organization that provides 

competitive salaries, superior benefits, positive work, and 

excellent opportunities for career advancement. Our purpose is 

to enhance the well-being of the EBCI and strengthen the 

western North Carolina region. 

Required qualifications: Bachelors Degree in education, social 

science or a related field and related experience, the inclination 

and ability to work collaboratively with other organizations, 

excellent analytical skills, and the ability to write and speak 

effectively. Preferred qualifications: Experience in community 

development and/or economic development, and experience 

with and knowledge about the culture, communities and tribal 

government of the EBCI. 

By September 9, send letters of interest noting qualifications 

with a resume and salary history to Cherokee Preservation 

Foundation, P.O. Box 504, Cherokee, NC 28719. For a job 

description, call 497-5550 or stop by CPFdn’s office at 71 John 

Crowe Hill Rd. in Cherokee (next to the Child Advocacy 

office). 

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2010 

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Qualla Arts and Crafts to host 

Labor Day Open Air Market 

The Bureau of Indian Affairs Office of 

Justice Services 

has an immediate need to fill Federal Police Officer positions to 

protect and serve Indian Country. 

Candidates with prior law enforcement experience will be given 

priority consideration. Applicants with current state certification 

may be considered 

for a 2-1/2 weeks Federal bridge certification in lieu of 

full basic training. 

Salary 

From $36, 670 to $57, 694 

Recruitment bonus of up to $14,000 may be authorized 

Benefits 

Health & Life Insurance, Retirement Program, Thrift Savings 

Plan (401k), Paid Sick Leave and Vacation Time, 

Paid Holidays, Flexible Work Environment, 

Paid Employment-Related Training and Education 

Opportunities. 

For more information on qualifications and to apply: 

www.indianaffairs.gov/WhoWeAre/BIA/OJS/index.htm 

or Call Melanie Kolzen (405)247-1541 

email: melanie.kolzen@bia.gov 

The BIA is an Indian Preference and Equal Opportunity Employers 

Qualla Arts and Crafts Open Air 

Indian Art Market will be held Friday, 

Sept. 3 from 5-7pm and Saturday, Sept. 4 

from 9am to 4pm at 645 Tsali Blvd, in 

Cherokee, North Carolina with this 

year’s event being coordinated by Plan 

Ahead Events, a local event management 

company. 

Qualla Arts and Crafts promotes 

traditional Cherokee arts and crafts with 

each being authentic, homemade and one 

of a kind. Each piece of art represents 

the Cherokee culture, traditions and has 

evolved over hundreds of years. 

The Open Air Art Market will 

highlight 25 native/Cherokee artists who 

will display and sell their arts and crafts. 

Some of the crafts highlighted at this 

event will include basket weaving, pottery, 

wood carving, stone carving, 

weaponry, and beadwork. 

Of all the traditional Cherokee 

crafts, basket weaving is the best known. 

There are several different styles of baskets: 

river cane, white oak, and honeysuckle 

vine baskets. The splints used to 

make the baskets are often dyed using 

black walnut for a shade of black and 

bloodroot to make shades of orange. 

Some splints are left natural and adding 

the different colors of splints to each basket 

gives the artist the ability to create 

many different patterns and designs in 

the basket. 

Clay from the earth is mixed 

with water, molded and coiled into various 

styles of pots, pipes, bowls and wedding 

vessels using traditional Cherokee 

methods to shape and imprint designs on 

the pots. Carved wooden paddles are 

used to make designs on the pots. The 

pots are then fired in pits using native 

bark and woods. 

The beadwork of the Cherokee 

has evolved from using bones and claws 

of wild animals to using glass beads, flax 

thread and a steel needle. One technique 

the Cherokee use called “solid” beadwork 

allows them to create beautiful 

pieces of art. Each bead is sewn one 

bead at a time with the thread going 

through the previous bead. Double 

threading, as this is called, allows the art 

work to be easily mended if it were to 

break. Another technique known as 

scroll work enables Cherokees to decorate 

their clothing with beads. Cherokee 

beadwork takes the form of necklaces, 

earrings, and key chains. It can also be 

incorporated into other pieces of artwork. 

Traditionally, the Cherokee used 

wood carving for creating things of necessity, 

such as: bowls, utensils, tools, 

furniture and ceremonial mask. After the 

opening of the Great Smoky Mountain 

National Park, word carving transformed 

into a more decorative art to appeal more 

to visitors. You will also see displays of 

modern wood and stone sculptures and 

weaponry such as spear tips and arrowheads. 

A highlight at this year’s event 

will be an interactive “Little People’s” 

area where children can meet and interact 

with a “Cherokee Friend”. The “Cherokee 

Friends” are goodwill ambassadors 

and dress in traditional Cherokee regalia. 

They tell Cherokee stories and legends 

and can answer questions about things to 

see and do while on your visit to Cherokee. 

The interactive “Little People’s” 

area will have activities for children such 

as coloring, face painting, learning to 

make pots using play dough and other activities. 

What better place to spend a 

Labor Day weekend, than in Cherokee, 

North Carolina at the Qualla Arts and 

Crafts Indian Art Market! The area lends 

itself to the natural beauty of the Great 

Smoky Mountains with fresh flowing 

streams and many attractions to visit. 

Along with the Art Market, the Museum 

of Cherokee Indians is a must see. There 

you will learn the story of the Cherokee 

people through their extensive artifact 

exhibit and their use of state of the art 

technology. You can also experience the 

Oconaluftee Indian Village by taking the 

guided tour through a replica of a Cherokee 

village during the 18th century. At 

the Indian Village you will see traditional 

crafts demonstrations, learn about the 

history and culture of Cherokee and see 

the typical homes and council house of 

the Cherokee. 

Info: 497-3103 or visit 

www.quallaartsandcrafts.org. 

- Source: Chrissy Arch 

10/14 

One Feather deadline 

Tuesday at 12noon

CHEROKEE NEWS BRIEFS 

Census Bureau recognizes 

Local Programs, Businesses 

The U.S. Census Bureau has recognized 

eight local programs and businesses with a 

plaque designating them as “a valued parter” 

of the 2010 Census. The following 

eceived an award this past week: Cheroee 

One Feather, Qualla Public Library, 

herokee Youth Center, Cherokee Central 

chools, Office of the Principal Chief, 

rowe’s Barber Shop, Tribal Grounds, and 

arrah’s Cherokee Casino & Hotel. The 

plaque read, in part, “Your efforts to help 

achieve a complete and accurate census 

count have made a lasting impact on the 

nation.” 

- One Feather staff report 

City Lights hosts Discussion of 

Cherokee Basketry 

Anna Fariello will be at City Lights Bookstore 

in Sylva on Friday, Sept. 10tat 7p.m. 

to offer a program based on her recent 

book, Cherokee Basketry: From the Hands 

f Our Elders (History Press, $12.99 paperback). 

Anna Fariello is director 

of the Craft Revival Project, a website and 

digital archive at WCU's Hunter library 

dedicated to documenting the effort to revive 

handcrafts in the late nineteenth and 

early twentieth centuries. To view the website 

and database, visit 

http://craftrevival.wcu.edu. Info: City 

Lights 586-9499. 

- Source: City Lights 

Informaon on Black Bears 

sought 

In an effort to better understand 

he black bear population on Tribal lands, 

he Cherokee Department of Fisheries and 

ildlife Management is giving blaze ornge 

hats to hunters who report harvest 

ata and submit premolar teeth for aging. 

eport forms and tooth envelopes are 

vailable at the Fisheries and Wildlife 

anagement office (Tribal Utilities Buildng, 

1840 Paintown Rd.) and the Resource 

nforcement office (517 Sequoyah Trail). 

nfo: Mike LaVoie 497-1802. 

- Source: Cherokee Dept. of Fisheries 

and Wildlife Managment 

Cherokee Indian Fair 

Headliners announced 

The following acts will perform at the 

98th Annual Cherokee Indian Fair scheduled 

for Oct. 5-9 at the Cherokee Indian 

Fairgrounds. 

Tuesday Oct. 5 

Big House Radio 

Wednesday Oct. 6 


Tone Loc 

Thursday Oct. 7 

The Return, a Beatles tribute band 

Friday Oct. 8 

Appetite for Destruction, a Guns-n-Roses 

tribute band 

Saturday Oct. 9 

Starship with special guest Bobby Kimball 

of Toto 

- Source: The Goss Agency 

American Indian Student 

Count underway 

The annual American Indian Student 

Count is underway in Jackson County 

Public Schools. Any American Indian student 

enrolled during the first school 

month, Aug. 9-Sept. 3 for Jackson County 

Early College and Blue Ridge District, and 

Aug. 25-Sept. 22 for Smoky Mountain 

District, is eligible. In order to determine 

eligibility status, an ED506 form must be 

completed. If your child is an American 

Indian and enrolled in Jackson County 

Public Schools between the above listed 

dates, please complete an ED506 form. A 

form may be obtained from your child’s 

school or at the Jackson County Board of 

Education’s Federal program Department 

by contacting Angie Lovedahl at 586-2311 

extension 254 or Kelli Bumgarner at extension 

239. 

- Source: Jackson County Schools 

Girl Scouts welcomes New 

Membership Manager for Area 

Girl Scouts 

Carolinas 

Peaks to Piedm 

o n t 

(GSCP2P) announced 

on 

Monday, Aug. 

30 the appointment 

of Karen 

G o l b e k 

Bartlett, Membership 

Manager for Clay, Graham and 

Swain counties, as well as the Cherokee 

Indian Reservation. Bartlett brings 20 

years of Girl Scout experience and knowledge 

to her current position. "Karen is a 

terrific addition to the membership team of 

Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont," 

said Christine Ritch, Director of Membership, 

Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont. 

"Her commitment to excellence and 

years of experience in Girl Scouting make 

her an important asset to this organization 

and its future." 

- Source: Girl Scouts release 

Aenon Enrolled Members December 2010 

Per Capita Deadlines 

The deadline to submit direct deposit forms for the December 2010 per capita 

distribuon will be Friday, October 1, 2010. All direct deposit forms must be notarized. 

Please bring a voided check for deposit into your checking account and a statement 

from your bank indicang your savings account number & roung number for deposit 

into your savings account. 

The deadline to submit federal tax withholding forms, waivers, leers of administraon, 

or court ordered guardianship will be Friday, October 15, 2010 at 4:30 

p.m. 

Forms are available at the Tribal Enrollment Office, located at the Ginger Lynn 

Welch Complex, Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. unl 4:30 p.m. Address changes will 

be accepted unl Friday, October 22, 2010 at 4:30 p.m. 10/21 

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Native Women’s Conference 

to be held in Cherokee 

CULLOWHEE – The fourth annual 

Conference for American 

Indian Women of Proud Nations 

will be held Thursday and 

Friday, Sept. 16-17, at Harrah’s Cherokee 

Casino and Hotel in Cherokee. 

The Western Carolina University 

Cherokee Center is an event organizer. 

The 

American Indian 

Women of Proud 

Nations supports 

American Indian 

women’s efforts 

to build healthier 

lives for themselves, 

their families 

and their 

communities. 

Tribal Council 

Results – Aug. 13 

PROVIDED By TOP OFFICE 

Tabled Ord. No. 274 – Summary of 

Council legislation shall be translated into 

Cherokee language/syllabary – Tabled 

Tabled Ord. No. 356 – Article II – Crimes 

Against Public Peace – Amendments to 

Ordinance – Remains Tabled 

Tabled Res. No. 362 – Shan Standingdeer 

requests transfer of property between himself 

and John Julius Wilnoty (d) approved 

without the signature of Tennie Standingdeer 

Wilnoty – Move to pass did not 

carry – Council instructed that Mr. Standingdeer 

may resubmit if he desires to do so 

Tabled Res. No. 393 – BIA authorized to 

decrease right-of-way along Mary Lambert 

Farm Road from 60 feet to 40 feet 

across Parcel No. 21-A belonging to 

Drawing on indigenous cultural traditions, 

language, history and values, the 

organization strives to build relationships 

and cultivate leadership in the areas of 

education, community, health, spirituality 

and economic development. 

This year’s conference theme, 

“Nurturing and Empowering Our Communities 

through Leadership,” reflects 

Indian country’s tenor, said Roseanna 

Belt, director of WCU’s Cherokee Center 

and chair of the host planning committee. 

“We welcome Native women 

from throughout the nation to attend this 

conference,” Belt said. “We are offering 

a program with statewide and national 

applications, speakers who are recognized 

experts in their professions and 

timely topics. Drawing upon our cultural 

traditions and values, we hope to encourage 

networking and offer encouragement 

and support in building healthy and safe 

Indian communities.” 

The conference’s assemblies and 

workshops will focus on building leadership 

skills, and 

“We welcome Nave 

women from throughout 

the naon to aend this 

conference.” 

- Roseanna Belt, director of WCU’s Cherokee 

Center 

many are geared 

toward youth. 

Joyce Dugan, 

former principal 

chief of the 

Eastern Band of 

Cherokee Indians 

and current 

director of education 

with 

Cherokee Central Schools, is keynote 

speaker at a Thursday night banquet honoring 

women who have promoted leadership 

and service in their tribes and 

communities. 

Conference registration is open 

to the public, and participants are eligible 

to earn continuing education points. Registration 

cost is $150 or $75 per day. Discount 

rates are available for students and 

elders. For more information, contact 

Belt at 828-497-7920 or rbelt@wcu.edu. 

Learn more about AIWPN online at 

www.aiwpn.org. 

- Source: WCU release 

Patrick Lambert – Remains Tabled 

Tabled Res. No. 398 – Cherokee Broadband 

Enterprises amendments – Remains 

Tabled 

Res. No. 426 – Request by Amy Walker 

for clarification regarding Sec. 16 of Charter 

& Governing Document of EBCI as it 

pertains to participants in Senior Citizen 

Program located at Tsali Manor in Cherokee 

– Withdrawn 

Res. No. 432 – Request that rock harvesting 

and quarry operation in Wolftown 

Community be deemed inappropriate due 

to its proximity to existing homes and families 

and negative health effects – Passed 

Res. No. 433 – Last will & testament of 

Charlotte Hornbuckle Mason (d) – Passed 

Res. No. 434 – Last will & testament of 

Richard Michael Johnson (d) – Passed 

Res. No. 435 – Successors in interest to 

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EPA announces Artwork Contest 

for Native American Youth 

"Help Fight Environmental 

Crime" contest now 

accepting submissions 

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental 

Protection Agency (EPA) announced 

on Monday, Aug. 30 a poster 

artwork contest for Native American students 

aimed at protecting the environment 

by encouraging the reporting of 

possible environmental crimes through 

EPA's tips and complaints website. 

The contest, open to all middle 

and high school students who are members 

of a federally recognized tribe, is a 

chance for young people to draw 

their visions of environmental damage 

from their viewpoint. EPA will use 

the winning artwork on its website and 

on posters encouraging the 

reporting of environmental violations. 

Special agents with EPA's criminal 

enforcement program will present 

plaques to winning entrants at their 

schools, and will give a presentation on 

what it is like to be an EPA criminal investigator. 

The artwork will be judged on 

creativity, originality and how well it 

depicts the message of environmental violations. 

Entries must be received or 

postmarked by Oct. 8, 2010 to be considered. 

Winners will be announced in November. 

Students should submit artwork 

to: 

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 

Criminal Enforcement 

"Help Fight Environmental Crime" 

Contest 

Denver Federal Center, Bldg 25, 

Ent. E-2 

P.O. Box 25227 

Denver, CO 80225 

More information on the contest: 

http://www.epa.gov/compliance/criminal/contest/tribal.html 

- Source: EPA release 

RESULTS, from page 8 

Sara Mary Swimmer Johnson (d) recognized 

– Amended/Passed 

Res. No. 436 – Request for Tribal Council 

to rescind Res. No. 853 (05) regarding undivided 

interest of Sara Mary Swimmer 

Johnson (d) – Passed 


Alzina Mae Locust Bradley (d) recognized 

– Tabled 


David Long, Sr. (d) recognized – Passed 

Res. No. 439 – Request to amend Res. No. 

129 (10) to delete Cherokee Co. Parcel No. 

173-E from the assignment of possessory 

holdings to the Maybelle Winkler Lepscier 

(d) heirs – Passed 

Res. No. 440 – Request that 15-foot-wide 

strip of Tribal land in Big Cove Community 

be transferred into the name of Maggie 

Lossiah – Amended/Passed 

Res. No. 441 – Request that property in 

Big Cove Community be designated for 

use as a picnic area, Indian ball field, and 

walking trail – Tabled 

Res. No. 442 – Tsali Manor requests that 

Council authorize participation in the most 

current Identifying Our Needs: A Survey 

of Elders – Passed 

Res. No. 443 – Tsali Manor requests 

Council endorse and support guidelines for 

the Senior Citizens Help Program – Passed 

Res. No. 444 – Request for Council to approve 

Joint Council session between 

EBCI, Cherokee Nation, and United Keetoowah 

Band – Passed 

No # given – Successors in interest to 

Lawrence Thompson (d) recognized – 

Withdrawn 

No # given – Successors in interest to 

James Elliot Bradley (d) recognized – 

Hold 

No # given – Lawanda Sue French Myers 

requests that Council approve transfer of 

possessory interest documents without signatures 

of Karen Elizabeth French Browning, 

Edwin Leroy French, and Michael 

Ray French – Hold 

Note: To view the full count sheets for 

these results, visit hp://www.nc-cherokee.com/theonefeather/2010/08/26/tri 

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OPINIONS & LETTERS 

Leers to the Editor 

OIC A Students miss 

Joel Queen 

We, the students at Oconaluftee 

Institute for Cultural Arts (OICA), have 

suffered a tremendous, preventable loss 

of a remarkable asset, Joel Queen. 

Queen, the OICA/Fine Arts program coordinator, 

academic advisor, as well as 

instructor to numerous courses, resigned. 

As the OICA coordinator, his job 

was to run the program and make sure 

we, the students, were provided with the 

highest knowledge, best equipment and 

most pleasant work environment to succeed 

and grow. OICA is one of the only 

programs in the nation that provides the 

students their own materials. It is a program 

devoted to continue the cultural traditions 

of the Cherokee and Southeastern 

arts. 

Courses offered include pottery, 

wood/stone carving, basket making, 

loom weaving, drawing and painting. 

OICA challenges the student to bring 

from deep within the exceptional talents 

to create art from a culture from which 

we have come, using the talents and 

skills created in the past to carry us 

through to the future. 

As Joel Queen has told us, “Art 

is a reflection of how well a culture is 

thriving.” 

Queen has his artwork displayed 

in the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C.; 

the British Museum in London, England; 

and the North Carolina Museum of History 

in Raleigh to name only a few. He 

has won numerous awards and honors 

and has been contracted for countless 

commissions all over the United States. 

He has honed and evolved his artist abilities 

as well as his ability to teach. 

Joel Queen can bring the artist 

out in anyone with his teaching abilities. 

His passion for the arts is very prominent 

and contagious to those around him. He 

has brought out talent from within all of 

us that we never knew nor saw there. 

Without Queen, there is no way OICA 

can grow and function as well as it has. 

Sincerely, 

Second Year OICA Students 

Amelia Hayes (Student Rep. OICA 

Board), Jane Brashear, Deana 

Burchett, and Darrin Bark 

Thank You 

The Braves Varsity Football Team 

went to Wake Christian Academy in 

Raleigh on Friday the 27th. Money was 

needed to help with the teams meal expenses. 

Some players brought in money, 

the rest was donated. The Cherokee Varsity 

Football players would like to thank 

the following people for their personal donations: 

Squirrelly Jumper, Botch Jumper, 

Regina Swimmer, Carolina Oocumma, 

Perry Shell, Chief Hicks, Vice Chief 

Blythe. Thank you for showing your support 

to the student athletes of Cherokee 

High School. 

Thank You 

Braves Varsity Football Team 

The Family of Buck West, would 

like to thank everyone who purchased a 

50/50 ticket. The winner was Millie 

Queen. Bucks surgery went well, unfortunately, 

they were only able to work on half 

of his liver. He will be going back for surgery 

in September for work on the other 

half of his liver. Thank you to everyone 

who gave a cash donation. Special thanks 

to Barry Robie and a Big Thank you to 

Aunt Deb West and Granny Amy Thompson, 

for all the help. The family is still selling 

tickets, please see Deb West at Tsali 

Manor, call Sis West 788-6070 or see 

Patrick or Vick West. Thank you, everyone. 

The West Family 

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Reuben Taylor named Grand Marshal for 

2010 Cherokee Indian Fair Parade 

This week, the Cherokee Indian 

air committee named Reuben Taylor, an 

BCI tribal member, as the Grand Marhal 

of the parade. Taylor, a veteran of 

he United States Army and World War II 

as been a member of the American Leion, 

Stephen F. Youngdeer Post in 

herokee for many years. 

He joined the Army in 1942 as 

part of the 82nd Airborne Division and 

fought in the European Theatre during 

World War II participating in (among 

many others) the Battle of the Bulge. 

Taylor received numerous military honors 

including: the Bronze Star, the Purple 

Heart, the Army Good Conduct Medal, 

The American Defense Service Medal, 

the American Campaign Medal – WWII, 

the Europe-Africa- Middle East Medal – 

WWII, the Victory Medal – WWII, the 

WWII Occupation Medal – Army, the 

National Defense Service Medal and the 

rench Croix de Guerre – WWII. 

Fair Committee officials comented, 

“Reuben Taylor’s devotion to 

uty and willing to self-sacrifice reflect 

he highest credit upon himself and upold 

the finest traditions of military servce. 

The Cherokee Indian Fair committee 

consider it an honor to name Reuben 

Taylor Grand Marshall of the 98th annual 

Cherokee Indian Fair Parade.” 

-Source: Cherokee Indian Fair 

Commiee 

Parade line up at the Harrah’s 

Cherokee Casino parking lot 

Float Arrival mes: 

Community floats 12 noon 

Youth floats 1pm 

Business floats 1:30 pm 

All floats should be ready for 

judging at 2:30pm 

No excepons – 

your float will be judged as is 

Please be prepared 

>> 

Reuben Taylor, 2010 Cherokee 

Indian Fair Parade Grant Marshal 

Cherokee Tribal 

Court Report 

PROVIDED By CHEROKEE TRIBAL COURT 

Judgment Summary for Aug. 25 

ANTONE, Sharon Rose 

Drugs: Simple Possession of Marijuana – 

Dismissed upon completion of Program 

Drugs: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 

– Dimisssed upon completion of Program 

BRADLEY, Rachel Diane 

Larceny – Dismissed, Settled in Mediation 

BRADLEY, Peggy L. 

Communicating Threats – Dismissed 

Weapons Offense – Dismissed 

CROWE, Edith Jackson 

Second Degree Trespass – Vol. Dismiss 

CROWE, Carlotta Linette 

Second Degree Trespass – Vol. Dismiss 

Weapons Offense – Dismissed at the Request 

of the Complainant 

Communicating Threats – Dismissed at 

the Request of the Complainant 

CUCUMBER, Lea Jo Ledford 

Compulsory School Attendance – Prayer 

for Judgment Continued 

GROENEWALD, Helen Elaine 

Communicating Threats – Vol. Dismiss 

HORNBUCKLE, Kristie L. French 

Breaking and Entering – Dismissed, Settled 

in Mediation 

JOUBERT, Kelly 

Drugs (Simple Poss. Marijuana) – Dismissed 

on completion of Program 

LAMBERT, Mary Ella 

Telephone Harassment – Dismissed, Settled 

in Mediation 

Communicating Threats – Dismissed, 

Settled in Mediation 

Communicating Threats – Dismissed, 

Settled in Mediation 

LAMBERT, Michael Edward 


Request of Complainant 

LAMBERT, Adam Eugene 


Request of Complainant 

LOSSIAH, Jessica T. 

Simple Assault – Called & Failed 

PARKER, Aaron Cherise 

Weapons Offense – Dismissed for Complainant 

Harassment – Dismissed for Complainant 

POSTOAK, Johnny Gene 

Criminal Mischief – Called & Failed 

Larceny – Called & Failed 

TAYLOR, Paul Kenneth 

Drugs: Possessing a Controlled Substance 

– Diversion Program 

TOINEETA, John Nathaniel 

Compulsory School Attendance – Dismissed 

at Request of Prosecution 

WALDROUP, Jessica Jeanette 

Communicating Threats – Vol. Dismiss 

WARD, Brandon Lee 

Criminal Mischief – Vol. Dismiss 

WELCH, Susan Ashley 

Larceny – Called & Failed 

YOUNG, Harley L. 

Assault on a Female – Continued 

Assault on a Female – Continued 

Communicating Threats – Continued 

Communicating Threats – Continued 

Criminal Mischief – Continued 

Simple Assault – Continued 

One Feather deadline 

Tuesday at 12noon 



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The Great Island Festival coming to Fort Loudoun 

The Fort Loudoun State Historic 

rea and the Sequoyah Birthplace Mueum 

are partnering for the Great Island 

estival, slated for Sept. 11-12, from 

0:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. 

ach day. 

The Great Island 

estival is actually a seies 

of concurrent events, 

esigned to take visitors 

back in time to an 18th 

Century Trade Faire and a 

Cherokee Indian encampment. 

For the Festival 

at the Sequoyah Birthplace 

Museum, visitors 

will have the opportunity 

to experience Native 

American food, arts and 

crafts demonstrations, 

music and dance. Other 

special demonstrations 

and displays will include 

a look into the Cherokees’ 

military service including Civil War encampment 

and battle re-enactment and a 

Cherokee timeline encampment featuring 

time periods of the 1400s through the 

1900s. Meet 2009 Miss Cherokee. Special 

entertainment will be provided by 

the Warrior Dancers of Ani-Kituhwa; 

Paula Nelson, an educator and performance 

artist; Diamond Go-Sti, a native culturalist; 

the Oconaluftee Dancers from 

the Cherokee Historical Association and 

storyteller Bob Elderidge. 

A live multi-media presentation 

on the life and works of William Bartram 

the 18th Century Explorer and naturalist 

presented by Bill Landry Host/Narrator/Co-Producer 

WBIR TV's “The Heartland 

Series”. Also, the new 1809 

Cherokee log cabin-style Blacksmith 

shop will be open for demonstrations on 

both days. Other activities include a 

Cherokee history quiz, and a poster contest 

featuring children from the Cherokee 

Elementary School in Cherokee, North 

Carolina. Darts, beads, talking sticks, 

face painting and free Cherokee name 

cards will be available for children. Traditional 

Indian Fry bread and Indian 

tacos, fresh squeezed lemonade, kettle 

corn, along with other food and drinks 

also will be sold. 

Also as an added feature this 

year, the museum will host a special 

Civil War Music Dinner Cruise with the 

Watts Bar Belle Paddleboat with Cherokee 

Civil War storytelling and will be 

held on Saturday evening, September 

11th at 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. leaving from the 

Sequoyah Landing Marina on 411 N. in 

Vonore, cost is $40.00 per person and 

$30.00 for museum members. A portion 

of the proceeds to be given to the Museum. 

Meanwhile at the 18th century 

Trade Faire at Fort Loudoun will feature 

encampments of soldiers, settlers and 

Native Americans. There will be demonstrations 

throughout the day in artillery 

and musketry, along with several battles 

and skirmish re-enactments. Merchants 

and artisans will be on hand to peddle 

food and wares reminiscent of the time. 

Period food will be sold by Beggar and 

Boar, including dishes like red beans and 

rice, beef and cabbage, gumbo and 

smoked turkey legs. 

Music and other entertainment 

acts will include The Traveling Caudells, 

a traditional vocal duo; Out of the Ordinary, 

featuring a hammered dulcimer, 

English guitar, harp and vocals; and the 

Beggar Boys, talented 

singers and fiddlers. 

An 18th century magician, 

Common Stocks 

Curious Booth of 

Wonders, and the 

Amazing Juggling 

Budabi Brothers will 

also delight and astonish 

visitors of all ages. 

Returning this year 

will be Faire Wynds 

Circus, featuring musicians, 

a conjuror, 

equalibrialist, contortionist 

and an escape 

artist – just a few highlights 

of their whimsical 

act. In the 

Cherokee Encampment 

you can attend 

an entertaining and educational 

presentation 

as Steven Caudill portrays 

Daniel Boone of 

Kentucky and historic 

re-enactor Cpt. Robert 

K. Rambo (Ret) portrays Attakulkulla, 

powerful peace chief of the Cherokee 

Nation, c. 1715-1780 

A live multi-media presentation 

on the life and works 

DAWN ARNEACH/ 

One Feather photos 

LEFT: Bulle Standingdeer, 

an EBCI 

tribal member, 

demonstrates during 

a past Great Island 

Fesval. 

BELOW: Reenactments 

of various 

historical events and 

lifeways will be on 

display. 

of William Bartram 

the 18th Century Explorer 

and naturalist presented by Bill 

Landry Host/Narrator/Co-Producer 

WBIR TV's “The Heartland Series”. 

Also, the new 1809 Cherokee log cabinstyle 

Blacksmith shop will be open for 

demonstrations on both days. Other activities 

include a Cherokee history quiz, 

and a poster contest featuring children 

from the Cherokee Elementary School in 

Cherokee, North Carolina. Darts, beads, 

talking sticks, face painting and free 

Cherokee name cards will be available 

for children. Traditional Indian Fry bread 

and Indian tacos, fresh squeezed lemonade, 

kettle corn, along with other food 

and drinks also will be sold. 

The festival is named for the 

“Great Island,” a Cherokee village site 

250 years ago. Today, Fort Loudoun 

State Historic Area and the Sequoyah 

Birthplace Museum occupy an island created 

by the Tellico Lake Project. 

Festival parking is at Sequoyah 

Birthplace Museum; located at 576 Highway 

360 in Vonore, Tenn. Free shuttle 

buses will provide transportation for visitors 

from each site (approximately 1.5 

miles). Adult tickets are $5.00 to the Sequoyah 

Birthplace Museum and $5.00 to 

the Trade Faire. Kids 12 and under are 

admitted free of charge. The Watts Bar 

Belle will be offering a shuttle cruise between 

locations for a cost of $5.00 per 

person per ride. 

Fort Loudoun State Historic 

Area is a 1,200-acre site on the location 

of one of the earliest British fortifications 

on the western frontier, built in 1756. 

Nearby were the principle towns of the 

Cherokee Nation including Tenase, 

namesake of our state, and Tuskegee, 

Birthplace of Sequoyah. Today the fort 

and the 1794 Tellico Blockhouse overlook 

TVA's Tellico Reservoir and the Appalachian 

Mountains. 

For more information about the 

Great Island Festival, contact the Sequoyah 

Birthplace Museum at (423) 884- 

6246 or Fort Loudoun State Historic 

Area at (423) 884-6217. 

- Source: Sequoyah Birthplace Museum

Cherokee Boys 

Club Report 

CLUB SCHEDULE: 

Monday, September 6 – Labor Day (Tribal, School and Club Holiday) 

Wednesday, September 8 – Resolution Deadline – 8:00 a.m. 

Wednesday, September 15 – Board Meeting – 8:00 a.m. 

Thursday, September 16 – Safety Committee – 11:30 a.m. 

Monday, September 20 – Health Screen – 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. 

Saturday and Sunday, September 25-26 – Sequoyah Classic Golf Tournament 

October 1 – New Board and General Manager Installed 

CLUB MEMBERS ELECT NEW CBC BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

On Thursday, August 26, Club members voted for the 2010-2012 Board of Diectors. 

Twelve members were nominated and agreed to serve on the Board. When the 

otes were tallied Thursday evening, the following five nominees had received the most 

otes: Albert Arch, Jack Davis, Dwayne “Tuff” Jackson, Robert Lambert and Tiffani 

eed. The Board will have to be approved by Tribal Council before they can be seated. 

ongratulations to the winners and thanks to everyone who ran in the election and to 

veryone who voted. Thanks also to the Election Committee – Wilbur Paul, Cris Weathrford 

and Jeannie Arkansas. 

An organizational meeting was held on Wednesday, September 1 for the new 

oard members to choose their new officers, the two outside Board Members, the Adisory 

Committee and a new General Manager. The results of this meeting were not 

eady by the press deadline. 

STUDENT BODY CHOOSES STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE FOR 

CHEROKEE BOYS CLUB BOARD 

Congratulations to Kiah West for being elected as the student representative on 

he Club’s Board of Directors. In accordance with Club Bylaws, the High School stuents 

elect a student representative to serve on the Board of Directors each term. During 

he Bus Safety Classes presented by the Club, ballots are cast for students nominated by 

he vocational teachers. The nominees must be a freshman, sophomore or junior because 

hey must be able to serve a two-year term. This year’s nominees were: Julia Garcia, 

ennis Walk II and Kiah West. We thank each of the candidates for their participation 

n the election and we thank every student who voted. 

SCHOOL BUS SAFETY CLASSES COMPLETED 

Between the weeks of August 16 and August 26, twenty-eight (28) bus Safety 

lasses were completed for the students at Cherokee Central School. Thanks to everyne 

for the outstanding cooperation with these classes. Thank to the students, the teachrs, 

the bus drivers and the food service staff for preparing the snacks for the students. 

hanks also to the school administration and to everyone who worked to make these 

lasses happen! 

ontinued 

AFTER-SCHOOL TUTORING BUSES 

The High School after-school tutoring is already underway and will continue 

onday through Thursday until further notice. 

On Monday, September 13, the Middle School tutoring will begin and will be 

he same days as the High School. 

On Tuesday, September 14, the Elementary School tutoring begins and will 

nly be Tuesday through Thursday (Elementary does not have tutoring on Mondays or 

ridays). The Middle School and High School do not have tutoring on Fridays. 


Psychologist to deliver Indian 

health lecture at WCU 

CULLOWHEE – Eduardo 

Duran, a clinical psychologist 

who specializes in working with 

the legacy of historical trauma 

and Native American healing, 

will visit Western Carolina University to 

deliver the Biannual Public Lecture on Indian 

Health on Tuesday, Sept. 7. 

The lecture, “Healing the Soul 

Wound,” will begin at 6 p.m. in the Grandroom 

of WCU’s A.K. Hinds University 

Center. 

Duran defines historical trauma as 

trauma that occurs in families and is then 

passed on to the following generation, unless 

the trauma is dealt with and the cycle 

of passing it on comes to an end. 

In his three decades of working 

with Native Americans, Duran has developed 

clinical theory and methods that integrate 

ancient traditional approaches and 

modern western strategies to make healing 

relevant to Native peoples. He has focused 

on creating effective intervention strategies 

for prevalent problems such as substance 

abuse, intergenerational trauma and 

internalized oppression. 

Duran is the author of “Healing 

the Soul Wound: Counseling with American 

Indians and other Native People,” 

“Native American Postcolonial Psychology” 

and “The Buddha in Redface.” While 

at WCU, he also will present a lecture for 

a graduate class in social work. 

Duran’s visit is sponsored by 

WCU’s Culturally Based Native Health 

Certificate Program, College of Health and 

Human Sciences, College of Education 

and Allied Professions, and Sequoyah Distinguished 

Professorship in Cherokee 

Studies. 

A reception and light refreshments 

will follow the public lecture. For 

more information, contact Lisa Lefler at 

(828) 227-2164 or 497-7457, or e-mail 

Llefler@wcu.edu. 

- Source: WCU release 

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FOOD a-li-s-da-di 

Recipes by 

Keahana... 

Keahana Lambert-Sluder 

is the Administrave Program 

Coordinator for the 

EBCI Health and Medical Division. 

Spaghe with summer 

squash and peppers 

Tip: This garlicky primavera-style dish 

gets its rich, nutty flavor from the wholegrain 

pasta and chopped walnuts. If you 

can't find whole-wheat noodles to suit your 

taste, try a half-wheat, half-regular blend. 

Serves 4 

Ingredients 

1 slice day-old whole-grain peasant bread 

2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 

4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 

1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts 

1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf (Italian) 

parsley 

1 teaspoon salt 

1 small yellow squash, cut into 2-inch julienne 

1 small zucchini (courgette), cut into 2- 

inch julienne 

1 cup shredded carrots 

1 small red bell pepper (capsicum), cut 

into julienne 

1/4 cup diced yellow bell pepper (capsicum) 

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 

1/2 pound whole-wheat (whole-meal) 

spaghetti 

Directions 

In a blender or food processor, 

process the bread to make fine crumbs. In 

a large nonstick frying pan, heat 1 1/2 teaspoons 

of the olive oil over medium heat. 

Add the sliced garlic and saute until lightly 

golden, about 1 minute. Stir in the bread 

crumbs and cook until lightly browned and 

crunchy, about 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to 

a bowl and stir in the walnuts, parsley and 

1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Set aside. 

Add the remaining 2 tablespoons 

oil to the pan and heat over medium heat. 

Add the yellow squash, zucchini and carrot 

and saute until the vegetables are tender-crisp, 

about 5 minutes. Transfer to a 

plate and keep warm. 

Add the bell peppers to the pan 

and saute until they begin to soften, about 

2 minutes. Stir in the remaining 1/2 teaspoon 

salt and the pepper. Return the 

squash mixture to the pan and toss to mix. 

Set aside and keep warm. 

Fill a large pot 3/4 full with water 

and bring to a boil. Add the spaghetti and 

cook until al dente, about 10 to 12 minutes 

or according to package directions. Drain 

the pasta thoroughly. 

In a warmed shallow serving 

bowl, combine the spaghetti, vegetables 

and bread crumb mixture. Toss gently to 

mix. Serve immediately. 

Nutrition 

Calories353 

Monounsaturated fat 7 g 

Protein 11 g 

Cholesterol 0 mg 

Carbohydrate 56 g 

Sodium 661 mg 

Total fat12 g 

Fiber 11 g 

Saturated fat 2 g 

Spinach berry salad 

Serves 4 

Ingredients 

4 packed cups torn fresh spinach 

1 cup sliced fresh strawberries 

1 cup fresh, or frozen, blueberries 

1 small sweet onion, sliced 

1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted 

Salad Dressing 

2 tablespoons white wine vinegar, or cider 

vinegar 

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 

2 tablespoons honey 

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 

1 teaspoon curry powder (can be omitted) 

1/8 teaspoon pepper 

Directions 

In a large salad bowl, toss together 

spinach, strawberries, blueberries, 

onion and pecans. In a jar with a tight fitting 

lid, combine dressing ingredients. 

Shake well. Pour over salad and toss to 

coat. Serve immediately. 

Nutrition 

Calories158 

Cholesterol 0 mg 

Protein 4 g 

Sodium 197 mg 

Carbohydrate 25 g 

Fiber 4 g 

Total fat 5 g 

Potassium 173 mg 

Saturated fat 0.5 g 

Calcium77 mg 

Monounsaturated fat 3 g 

Cherokee School 

Menu 

Friday, Sept 3 - BK-Biscuit w/ Gravy 

lunch Hamburger on Bun OR Cheeseburger 

w/ Lettuce, Pickles, Crinkle Cut 

ries, Ice Juicee 

uesday, Sept 7 - BK-Poptarts w/ fruit 

unch Chicken Nuggets OR Fish Fillet, 

ac-n-Cheese, Steamed Green Beans, 

ineapple Tidbits 

ednesday, Sept 8 - BK-Belgian Waffles 

/ Blueberries lunch Pork Roast w/ Gravy 

r Pinto Beans w/ Hominy, Creamy 

ashed, Potatoes, Applesauce, Cornbread 

hursday, Sept 9 - BK-Piggle Stix w/ 

yrup w/ fruit lunch Chicken Parmesan w/ 

arlic Bread OR Bosco Stick w/ Marinara 

auce, Garden Salad, Honey Dew Melon 

12 cherokee one feather THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2010

FOOD a-li-s-da-di 

IT’S A SWEET LIFE IN CHEROKEE 

By SHEENA BRINGS PLENTY, CPC 

Creamy Muscadine 

Cheesecake 

This week I wanted to continue on my quest 

with muscadines. Instantly, when I got to thinking 

about what kind of dessert to make this time, I thought 

of cheesecake. The cool and creamy cheesecake pairs 

well with the zesty flavor of the muscadines and it’s a 

perfect Sunday dessert, as it does take some time to 

prepare. If you noticed, the muscadine compote is the 

same exact recipe as the dump cake. If you prefer, you 

can make the compote into a thinner coulis (a sweetened 

fruit puree) by putting it in the blender with a little 

water, if necessary, and blending it together until 

smooth. 

Cheesecake 

2 lb cream cheese, at room temperature 

11 ¼ oz sugar 

1 Tablespoon cornstarch 

1 ½ teaspoons vanilla 

1 teaspoon salt 

6 ½ oz whole eggs 

2 ½ oz egg yolks 

3 ¼ oz heavy cream 

1 ½ oz milk 

1 teaspoon lemon juice 

Muscadine Compote 

1 ½ cups whole muscadines, rinsed and stems removed 

½ cup sugar (or more or less depending on your tastes) 

1 Tablespoon lemon juice or zest 

Dash of cinnamon 

Directions 

1. Put the cream cheese in the mixing bowl and beat with the paddle attachment 

at low speed until smooth and lump free. Scrape down the sides with a spatula. 

2. Add the sugar, cornstarch, vanilla and salt. Blend until smooth and uniform, 

but do not whip. Scrape down the sides and the beater. 

3. Add the eggs and yolks, a little at a time, blending them in thoroughly after 

each addition. Scrape down the bowl again to make sure the mixture is well blended. 

4. With the machine running at low speed, gradually add the cream, milk and 

lemon juice. 

5. Line the bottom of a 9-inch cake pan with parchment paper. Pour the cheesecake 

batter into the cake pan. Set the cake pan inside a larger pan or dish and fill the 

larger pan with enough water to come about halfway up the sides of the cake pan. 

6. Bake at 350 degrees until set. 

7. Remove from the oven and carefully remove the cake pan from the water 

bath. (A flat spatula makes this a lot easier. Get under the pan with a spatula, then lift, 

balance and remove.) Discard water carefully as it will be hot! 

8. Cool the cheesecake completely on a rack then wrap completely with plastic 

wrap and put in the freezer for about 2 hours. (This makes unmolding the cheesecake 

a lot easier!) 

9. Remove the cheesecake from the freezer and unwrap. Sprinkle the top with 

granulated sugar and slide a knife around the sides to loosen. Invert the cheesecake 

onto a cardboard cake circle, then immediately place another circle over the bottom 

and turn it right-side up. Refrigerate until ready to use. 

10. To prepare grapes, squeeze pulp out of the skin into a medium saucepan. Set 

the skins aside to be used later. Cover pulp with water and bring to a boil. Boil for 

about 5 minutes, or until the pulp is squishy and the seeds are loosened. 

11. Pour pulp into a sieve, discarding water used for boiling, and press with a 

fork or spatula through sieve into the same saucepan to remove all the seeds. Discard 

seeds. 

12. Add the reserved skins into the saucepan with the pulp and boil, stirring frequently, 

until tender. Add sugar, lemon juice or zest and cinnamon and set aside to 

cool. 

13. When ready to serve, cut the cheesecake into slices (whatever size suits you) 

and spoon the muscadine compote over the top. 

Sheena is a Cerfied Pastry Culinarian and resides in the Yellowhill Community. 



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CHEROKEE IN A SNAP 

Email your high-resoluon photos for inclusion in “Cherokee in a Snap” to 

scotmckie@nc-cherokee.com or call 497-1752 for more informaon. 

Photo by Zack Goings 

Bubbles! 

The welcome fountain at the boundary of the Cherokee Indian Reservaon 

and Great Smoky Mountains Naonal Park bubbled over on Wednesday, 

Aug. 25. 

SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather 

Remembrance Ride 

Riders on the Brothers in the Wind Remembrance Removal Tour take off early on the morning of Monday, 

Aug. 30 from the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds en route to Tahlequah, Okla. The ride will wind through several 

states as it retraces the Trail of Tears. 


Pageant Pracce 

Kara Marn (right), former Miss 

Cherokee, directs constestants for 

the 2010 Lile Miss Cherokee pageant 

to the different spots on the 

floor they will walk to during their 

inial pageant introducon during 

a pracce held at the Cherokee Indian 

Fairgrounds on Monday, Aug. 

30. Marn is helping coordinate 

the pageants along with another 

former Miss Cherokee, Amanda 

Wolfe, and their mothers, Candy 

Marn and Lisa Penick. With 19 

contestants, this year’s Lile Miss 

Cherokee pageant is scheduled for 

two nights (Tuesday, Oct. 5 at 

7:30pm and Wednesday, Oct. 6 at 

7:30pm). 

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2010

See more photos by vising the Photo Galleries at 

www.nc-cherokee.com/theonefeather. 

CHEROKEE IN A SNAP 


Hey, there’s some sunlight 

The sun barely peeks through a dark, storm cloud over the amphitheatre at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds 

on the evening of Monday, Aug. 30. 

DAWN ARNEACH/One Feather 

Volleyball Acon 

CMS volleyball player Kaycie Lossiah (#5) performs a nice bump pass during 

a match against Murphy Middle School on Wednesday, Aug. 25. Cherokee 

swept the match 25-18, 25-17. 

Photo Courtesy of Big Cove 

Big Cove School Reunion 

Approximately 80 people came together for the old Big Cove School Reunion on Thursday, Aug. 5. Winston Hatcliff, son of former principal Ralph Hatcliff, gave a special powerpoint 

presentaon of the school’s earlier years. Everyone dined on a potluck dinner and the Fayee, OH Church of the Nazarene sang a hymn in the Cherokee lanaguage. Everyone was 

given a chance to share stories about their days at the old school. Former students posed for this picture before the evening was over. Back row (le-right) Bob Blankenship, Mrytle 

Driver, Hazel Howell, Robert Wolfe. Middle Row - Donna Sue Wolfe, Yonnie Hill, Carol Standingdeer, Maybelle Way, Shirley West, Alice Panther, Winston Hatliff, Lorea Crowe, 

Lawanda Jackson, Mary Lambert. Front row - Velma Taylor, Elsie Way and Mae Welch. 



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SPORTS di-ne-lv-di-yi 


DAWN ARNEACH/One Feather photos 

Cherokee Middle School Volleyball Team 

#3 Kendall Toineeta – Wolown –Power 

#5 Kaycie Lossiah – Wolown – Power 

#6 Bree Stamper – Birdtown – Seer 

#8 Lidia Lossiah – Painown – Seer 

#9 Tyra Standingdeer – Painown – Seer 

#10 Madison Long – Painown – Middle/ Power 

#11 Sarai McMillian – Painown – Power 

#12 Dre Crowe – Painown – Middle/ Power 

#13 Peri Wildca – Big Cove – Power 

#14 Shadow Long – Birdtown – Power 

#15 Kristen Driver – Painown – Power 

#16 Lacey Arch – Birdtown – Seer 

#00 Faith Long – Big Cove – Power 

Coach – Tommy Teesateskie(center) 

Assistant Coach – Tori Teesateskie (center le) 

Managers – Lucy Reed (not pictured) and 

Gabby Squirrel(Center right)

What do we wear on Friday? 


Maroon and Gold 

Photos by Kim Arkansas/CES 

Fourth graders (le) and Fih graders (above) at Cherokee Elementary School show 

their Cherokee Braves pride by wearing maroon and gold on Friday, Aug. 27. 

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BRAVES FOOTBALL 

Bulldogs edge Braves in 

Wake Chrisan 

26 

OT heartbreaker 


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Photo by Robert Wille - robert.wille@newsobserver.com 

Cherokee’s Dorian Walkingsck (#25) breaks open for a long run in the first quarter against Wake Chrisan Academy on Friday, Aug. 27. 

ONE FEATHER STAFF REPORT 

Dorian Walkingstick had another 

stellar game on the ground gaining 

219 yards on 29 attempts. As a 

team, the Braves gained 353 yards on 

the ground and cut their penalties 

down from the week before. That, 

plus they didn’t lose any fumbles – 

one interception was their lone 

turnover. 

On paper, Cherokee beat 

Wake Christian Academy, but the 

Dawgs came away with the win as 

Chris Pittman ran in from 1-yard out 

in overtime to give the Braves their 

first loss under Coach Craig Barker. 

Following a scoreless first 

quarter, the Dawgs scored twice 

within a minute. First, Pittman ran for 

a 5-yard touchdown and then, Wake’s 

Darryl Bazemore picked up a blocked 

punt and returned it 36 yards to the 

house. The first kick was blocked and 

Pittman ran for the two-point following 

the second score to make it 14-0 

just a few minutes into the quarter. 

Walkingstick would not let 

the Braves go into the locker room 

scoreless and bolted 61 yards for a 

Cherokee score with about six and a 

half minutes left in the half. The twopoint 

pass failed and Wake led 14-6 at 

the half. 

Both teams would score in 

the third quarter. Cherokee’s Corbin 

Wright, who gained 122 yards on 10 

carries, ran 45 yards for a touchdown 

at the 7-minute mark. Walkingstick 

added the two-point conversion and 

Cherokee tied it up at 14 apiece midway 

through the third. 

Five minutes later, Wake’s 

Dee Bryant, took the ball in from five 

yards out. Their kick failed, but they 

took a 20-14 lead into the final quarter. 

This Cherokee team has a 

thing for exciting finishes – it’s going 

to be a fun season. 

With 42 ticks left on the 

clock in regulation, Greg Bradley 

caught a Jesse Blanton pass for a 

touchdown to tie it up at 20. The twopoint 

pass play failed and the game 

went to overtime where Pittman’s run 

won it for the Dawgs. 

Cherokee’s defense held the 

Dawgs to 102 yards on the ground and 

141 yards passing. Walkingstick led 

the way with eight tackles followed by 

Seth Littlejohn, Troy Arch, and Eli 

Crowe with seven apiece. Arch also 

recovered a fumble.


BY THE NUMBERS 

C 

WC 

First Downs 16 14 

Rushes - yards 59-353 28-102 

Passing 2-5-1 8-18-0 

Passing yards 15 141 

Punts 3-51 4-172 

Fumbles - lost 1-0 1-1 

Penales 8-67 8-58 

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS 

RUSHING - Cherokee: Walkingsck 29-219, 

Blanton 11-16, Wright 10-122, Bradley 8- 

17; Wake Chrisan: Piman 10-52, Renfroe 

8-26, Lee 7-9, Bryant 2-9, Thomas 1-6 

PASSING - Cherokee: Blanton 2-5, 15 yds, 

1TD, 1INT; Wake Chrisan: Renfroe 8-18, 

141 yds, 1INT 

RECEIVING - Cherokee: Bradley 1-6 1TD, 

Ramirez 1-9; Wake Chrisan: Carper 7-127, 

Haield 1-14 

GAME SUMMARY 


Head Coach Craig Barker (standing center) talks with his team prior to their game against Wake Chrisan on Friday. 

WC - Piman 5-yard run (kick blocked) 

WC - Bazemore 36-yard blocked punt return 

(Piman run) 

C - Walkingsck 61-yard run (pass failed) 

C - Wright 45-yard run (Walkingsck run) 

WC - Bryant 5-yard run (kick failed) 

C - Blanton 6-yard to Bradley (pass failed) 

WC - Piman 1-yard run 

NEXT FOR THE BRAVES 

Friday, Sept. 3 

at Towns County 

(Ga.) 

AROUND THE CONFERENCE 

Robbinsville 29 

Christ School 20 

Hayesville 19 

Rabun County 15 

Franklin 14 

Murphy 12 

N. Henderson 34 

Rosman 13 

Swain 49 

Smoky Mtn. 0 

Andrews 48 

T. Jefferson 30 


Cherokee fans (le-right) Tammy Jackson, Brooke Saunooke, and Arlene Squirrel cheer for the Braves on Friday in Raleigh. 

PLAYER OF THE WEEK 

CHS coaching staff 

selected Forrest 

Stamper as the 

player of the week. 

He will receive a $10 

gi cerficate from 

Granny’s Kitchen, a 

specially-designed t- 

shirt from Three Sister’s Enterprise Screen 

Prinng and Embroidery and a plaque 

from Wendy’s restaurant of Cherokee. 



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Racing with Cherokee Runners 

The Cherokee Runners group poses for a photo at the Fontana Dam Races on Saturday, Aug. 28. 

Photo courtesy of Gerri Grady 

COLUMN By GERRI GRADY 

CHEROKEE RUNNERS 

The Cherokee Runners (and a few others) have 

been busy over the last two weeks running 

around Cherokee, in Big Cove, Stillwell 

Branch, Towstring, the Oconaluftee River 

Trail, Deep Creek and Cade’s Cove. In addiion 

to running, the group also volunteers when needed 

n community events and fund raisers. The drawing for 

he Jim Long wall hanging will be Wednesday September 

1. The proceeds from this raffle will benefit the Semper 

Fi Injured Marines group. Jimmy Oocumma is 

running the 2010 Marine Corps Marathon for this group. 

In addition to regular training/fun runs, runners 

have completed in local races including the Jackson 

County Cross Country Challenge 5K. Local runners included 

Elnora Thompson, Marlene Arch, and Michell & 

@ 

ONLINE 

cherokeerunners.com 

Lynsey Hicks. Congratulations to Elnora and Lynsey 

who brought home metals. 

On Saturday, Aug. 28, several Cherokee Runners 

competed (and placed in age groups) in the Fontana 

Dam Races: Priscilla Squirrell (placed), Pam Sneed 

(placed), Steph Swimmer (placed), Karleigh Reeves 

(placed) and Cliff Mault ran in the 5K while Elnora 

Thompson (placed), Gerri Grady (placed), Brian Driver, 

Sarah Wachacha (placed), Angel Squirrell (placed), and 

Dawna Paul (placed) ran the 10K. Robin Swimmer, 

Jimmy Oocumma, Lamont Squirrell and Marlene Arch 

cheered for the runners from the sidelines. The Cherokee 

Runners would like to salute Dawna Paul for her courageous 

finish in the 10K – it was tough, but she crossed 

Chad Bowman and Skye Littledave competed 

in the Race to the Rock 5K at Chimney Rock State Park. 

This is a particularly challenging race as it is mostly uphill. 

Skye placed second in her age group and the event 

took place on her birthday which made it even sweeter! 

There will be several Cherokee Runners competing 

in the Fireman’s Day 5K on September 4 in 

gerrgrady@yahoo.com for a copy of the registration 

If you are interested in joining the Cherokee 

Runners, please attend a regular meeting. They are held 

the finish line a true winner. 

Bryson City. If anyone is interested in running in this 

local race please e-mail Gerri Grady at 

form. 

on the 1st and 15th of the month at 5PM at Age Link. 

Visit our website at cherokeerunners.com. 

nc-cherokee.com/theonefeather



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MARKETPLACE 

JOBS, LEGALS, BIDS, & MORE! 

SERVICES 

JW Builders, Inc., Building quality custom 

homes and log homes. Conventional 

stick built, any floor plans, very affordable. 

Also offering remodeling and additions. 

NC licensed contractor, TERO 

certified, residential/commercial. Many 

references and fully insured. 828-736- 

2018. 8/26/11pd 

Top Dawg Graphics- Signs, banners, 

magnets, car tags, t-shirts, heat pressed or 

screen printed, lots of graphics and fonts 

to choose from or will use your specifications. 

call for prices 828-226-1185 

9/30 

WANTED 

Wanted - Chiltoskey Carvings wanted by 

collector - highest prices paid this week 

call 215-378-7744 or email 

rjgrimsley@aol.com 

8/26pd 

Buying Wild Ginseng starting September 

1st. Green only until 9-15-2010 then 

green or dry. Will be at Big Cove Grocery 

1:00 – 2:00 and Gateway Flea Market 3:00 

– 5:00 on 9-10-2010 then every Thursday 

& Saturday after that at the same times. 

Call Ricky Teem (828) 371-1802 or (828) 

524-7748. 9/14pd 

Wanted – 2 students to share 3 bdrm 

country home, XL room, no smoking, no 

drugs, no drinking, all utililties included 

$200 per month, small deposit from each, 

back ground check, leave a message 828- 

497-7872. 9/2pd. 

House mate wanted – Nice country home 

share with mature lady, must have steady 

and good income/ employment. $400 all 

utilities included, deposit, no smoking, no 

drinking, no drugs, background check, 

leave a message call 828-497-7872 

9/2pd. 

FOR SALE 

For Sale – 2001 Ford Escort, AT, Cold 

AC, AM/FM/ Cass, PW Locks/ window, 4 

dr gray/ silver, good car $2,200.00 call 

828-488-4710 9/2pd. 

For Sale – 94’ Jeep Grand Cherokee, full 

time 4x4, new tires, fresh tune up, leather 

seats, solid black, runs excellent $2,800.00 

call 828-736-7351 

9/2pd. 

Camper For Sale – Set up to sleep 10, located 

2 miles from Casino, asking 

$9,500.00 or reasonable offer call 704- 

279-4233 9/2pd. 

For Sale – Remington 270 model 700 w/ 

scope & sling, bolt action, like new 

$500.00 call 736-7351 9/2pd. 

For Sale – Wolf/ Wolf hybrids, available 

for adoption, 1 male, 1 female, 4 yrs old, 1 

male, 1 female approx 2 1/2 yrs old $195 

each or $375 pair, fencing also for sale to 

adopter call 828-507-5747 or Gry- 

WolfLovr@hotmail.com 9/2pd. 

Commercial Shop for Sale – Commercial 

shop with office and house for sale, house 

2bdrm 1 ba, shop is 45’ x 55’ w/ 15’ high 

ceilings, plus 16’ x 32’ office on Bradley 

Branch Rd all for $225,000.00 call 1-828- 

506-9387 or 828-586-0694 9/2pd. 

Land for Sale – 2.13 acres for sale on 

Kitchen Rd in Whittier, w/ old run down 

house, place for two nice house lots, w/ 

state rd through middle, 15 mins from Harrah’s 

Casino $39,500.00 cash firm call 1- 

828-506-9387 or 828-586-0694 9/2pd. 

Land for Sale – In Yellowhill Community, 

mountain land, buildable, serious inquiries 

only call 828-497-5949. 9/16pd. 

For Sale - 2004 Big Dog Ridgeback Motorcycle 

117 Cubic Inch Motor $13,500.00 

9/16pd 

For Sale - 2001 Harley Davidson Sportster 

1200 Custom W/Wide Glide Raked 

Front End, W/EZ Bob Gas Tank $5,000.00 

For More Info, or You Would like to See 

Call (828)736-7022 

9/16pd 

For Sale - Baby Boy Clothes 3 Months to 

18 Months Fall & Winter clothes Like 

New – Two big boxes full all must go ! 

Please call Heather 788-5391 9/2pd 

FOR RENT 

For Rent- 2 bedroom 1 bath mobile 

Quiet park in Ela. No pets. References 

/background check required. 400 month 

/300 deposit. Call 488-8752. 9/2pd. 

House for Rent – 2 bdrm, furnished, on 

Boundary, lease required, No Drugs, No 

Drunks, No Pets, $450 deposit, $450 per 

month call 828-788-0097 or 828-497-6257 

9/2pd 

YARD SALE 

3 Family Yard Sale. September 3-6th. 

1070 Coopers Creek Road. 8Am-???. 

Clothes ,toys , plants and much more… 

Rain or Shine. 

9/2pd. 

Huge 10 Family yard Sale - Treasures of 

all kinds Birdtown Community Building 

8:00am - ???? September 11, 2010 9/9pd. 

EMPLOYMENT 

CIH Positions 

The Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority has the following jobs available: FT Physical 

Therapist Float, FT Physical Therapy Assistant & FT Lead Maintenance Mechanic, 

FT LPN / OPD. Anyone interested should pick up an application and position 

description from Arlenea Chapa or Teresa Carvalho at the Cherokee Indian Hospital 

Human Resources Office between the hours of 8:00am – 4:00pm Monday –Friday. This 

position will close September 3, 2010. Indian preference does apply and a current job 

application must be submitted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of 

CIHA application. 9/2 

Help Wanted 

Experienced Commercial Plumbers needed, must have Drivers License, Hand 

box (tools), work will be at Harrah’s contact Van Greene Plumbing at 828-479-2272 or 

828-735-1202 9/9pd. 

CIH positions 

The Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority has the following jobs available: FT Weekend 

Day RN Float, 2 PTI RN Positions (Shift Varies), FT P.I. Compliance Assistant, 

and FT Accountant III. Anyone interested should pick up an application and position 

description from Arlenea Chapa or Teresa Carvalho at the Cherokee Indian Hospital 

Human Resources Office between the hours of 8:00am – 4:00pm Monday –Friday. This 

position will close September 10, 2010. Indian preference does apply and a current job 

application must be submitted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of CIHA application. 

9/9 

WCU Positions 

Western Carolina University is currently seeking qualified applicants for several 

career opportunities located throughout the university. Current openings include: 

Facility Maintenance Supervisor-Journey #3209; closing 9/7/2010 

Senior Technology Program Lead #1014; open until filled 

Internship Supervisor; open until filled 

Forensic Research Scientist #001709; open until filled 

Educational Associate #5055; open until filled 

Assistant Director of Admission #0219; open until filled 

Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coordinator #1670; open until filled 

Assistant Athletic Trainer #1669; open until filled 

Vice Chancellor for Administration & Finance #0004; open until filled 

Associate Director of Resource Services #5307; open until filled 

For a detailed description of work, minimum requirements for each of these 

positions, and a list of the most up-to-date openings, please visit our website at 

https://jobs.wcu.edu. Applications will be accepted online only until 5:00 PM on the 

closing date listed. Western Carolina University, Office of Human Resources, 220 HFR 

Admin Bldg. Cullowhee, NC 28723. 828-227-7218 AA/EOE 9/2 

Workers needed 

A gardening project which includes clearing of land and preparing for next 

years garden will be starting soon. Interested persons should see Mary W. Thompson 

for job descriptions, sub-contract work and applications. I will be at Geraldine’s Ice 

Cream Shak, located at Big Cove Road and Mingo Falls Bridge, 12:00 till 5:00 PM 

Wednesday thru Saturday, September 4th. This is a USFS ARRA project. 9/2 

Seeking Vendors for Southeast Tribes Festival 

Arts and crafts demonstrators and food vendors needed for September 17-18 at 

the Fairgrounds. You must be an enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians 

or another federally-recognized tribe originally from the Southeast, and your work 

must be juried. Applications are at the Box Office of the Museum of the Cherokee Indian, 

and submit it back to the Box Office with two photos of your work. For detailed 

information call 497-3481 or go to www.cherokeemuseum.org. 


PUBLIC NOTICE 

PUBLIC NOTICE 

Draft Finding of No Significant Impact 

In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), codified at 

42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq., a Draft Environmental Assessment has been prepared for the proposed 

construction of a correctional facility on the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians 

(EBCI) Reservation. The project is subject to NEPA review because it is being funded, 

in part, with Federal funding available from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of 

Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance. 

Proposed Action 

The proposed facility would accommodate up to 125 inmates and require an approximately 

50,000 square foot building on an approximate 10-acre parcel of land. The 

orrectional facility is proposed to be located on the Reservation in order to provide adquate 

space for EBCI inmates and to lower costs associated with housing inmates at failities 

off of the Reservation. 

roject Location 

The correctional facility would be located on the east side of Highway 441, approximately 

500 feet south of the intersection of Highway 441 and Highway 19 on the 

Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Reservation. 

Findings 

The U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice 

Assistance has determined that this proposed project would not significantly affect the 

quality of the human or physical environment. In order to avoid the potential for a significant 

impact, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians would agree to implement the following 

mitigation measures to protect two endangered species, the Indiana bat and an 

endangered mussel, the Appalachian elktoe. For the Indiana bat, Tribal Resolution 518 

(2001) would be followed; the proposed tree removal would occur outside of the bat’s 

maternity and roosting period of April 15 to October 15; and suitable standing snags at 

the project site would be retained when feasible. For the Appalachian elktoe, an approved 

erosion control plan would be implemented prior to any ground disturbing activities 

to minimize run-off resulting from clearing and excavating activities. Additional 

measures would also be planned to reduce storm water impacts. 

Public Comments 

Interested parties may obtain a copy of the Draft Environmental Assessment 

from or may submit written comments relating to this Draft Finding of No Significant 

Impact to the following address: 

Eastern Band of Cherokee Indian, Tribal Building Construction, Travis Smith, 

Manager P.O. Box 455, 810 Acquoni Road, Suite 118b (Ginger Welch Complex) 

Cherokee, N.C. 28719 (828) 497-1846 

No administrative action will be taken on the project before October 15, 2010, 

which is 30 calendar days after the public notice of this Draft Finding of No Significant 

Impact. 9/9 

Public Notice 

For Water & Sewer Customers 

Effective 9/13/10 - the Utilities Commission passed a policy change that 

overpayments from payroll deductions and voluntary per capita disbursement assignments 

(as opposed to non-voluntary garnishments) on Water/Sewer customers 

will no longer be refunded. 

If you have on-going assignment / payroll deduction and have a credit on 

your account, you will need to stop your ongoing assignment / payroll deduction 

until your credit runs out. You can re-apply for assignment / payroll deduction in 

the future, so your account will not be past due. 

If you have an overpayment from payroll or per capita assignments, you 

can request a refund up to 9/13/10. 

If you need further information, please call the Water Department at 497- 

1823/1821 or the Finance Office at 497-7084/7054. 9/13 

REALTY 

MARKETPLACE 

Wolfetown 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. 

Robert Bruce Reed, Catherine Dorris Reed Arch, George Eugene Burgess, Michael 

David Thompson, Samuel Leroy Thompson, Alice Elizabeth Smith Caley, Earnest Jarrett 

Sneed,Michael Eugene Taylor , Carolyn Rae West, Raymond Henry Ross, Frances 

Juanita Ross, Sean David Ross,Michael Keeton, Denah Leigh Jumper George, Jonah 

Brown, William Allen Brown, Joe Jasper Cucumber ,Jr. Kathy Brenda Littlejohn, Bud 

David Mathis, Tiffany Cheryl Reed, Charles Wilson Reed, Richard Earl Arneach, Jr. 

Sara Margaret Arneach Watson,Douglas Robert Arneach, Ryan David Bradley, Samantha 

Christine Bradley, Evelyn Isabella Littlejohn Locust, Sharon Elizabeth Walkingstick 

Brown, Kristin D Hamilton, Janell Rattler, Darren Vincent Sneed, Roberta Vanessa Lambert 

Sneed,Kyle Cragar Sneed, Carlene Gail Welch, Janet Jessie Walkingstick, John 

Lossiah, Warren Harding Crowe, Jr. Cynthia Larene Barnes Crowe, Myrtle Lee Queen 

Bird, Linda Renee Reed, Sidney Rowena Bradley, Hazel Lynn Ammons,Earl Ammons, 

Martha Lou Talalah, Melvin Blaine Cucumber, Ruth Hornbuckle Mata, Felisa Benita 

Mata, Marietta Louise Sampson Toineeta, John Alfred Parker, Frances Fanny Cucumber, 

Clara Sue Wachacha Thompson, Matilda Marian Reed Calhoun, Joseph Henry Wolfe,Jr. 

George T. Johnson, Linda Marlene Maney Wiggins, Mary Lou Queen Hornbuckle, 

Aubrey Dewayne Hornbuckle,Richard Phillip Pannel,Jr. Christopher David Cucumber, 

Carlotta Linetee Crowe, Jackson Dale Rickman Jr. Floyd Arnold Bradley, Jackie Lee Cucumber, 

Crystal Michelle Cucumber, Justin John Mattews, Martha Sue Reed, John Adam 

Reed, Natalie Suzane Saunooke, Anthony Richard Saunooke, Robert Driver, Tennie 

Marie Arch, Sara Mozelle Arch,Troy James Crowe, Melissa Faye Wachacha Crowe, 

Richared Lee Bradley, Misty Danielle Moon Bradley, Reba Leonetta Sampson,Tamara 

Leigh Sampson, James Albert Bradley, Irma Inez Ledford Bradley,Mike Elliot Littlejohn, 

Charlotte Littlejohn Lossiah, Jim Daniel Littlejohn, Mary Jane Littlejohn, Burton 

Littlejohn, June Deweese Wolfe, Eliza Jane Wolfe, Mary Mackelene Jackson Smith, 

Jerry Frances Parker, Lisa Marene Parker, Tansi Elaine Young, Daniel Crowe, Mary 

Ccrowe Griffin, Frances Dean Hill,Patrick Wayne Hill, Enoch Sampson Crowe Jr. Albert 

Earl Martin,Jr. Susuan Bradley Jones,Darrel Edward Toineeta, Joel Daniel Toineeta,Nehemiah 

Agina Toineeta, Jimmie Dean Bradley, Shauna Michele Perry Graves, Elizabeth 

Ann Driver Ensley, Will Daniel Catolster, Samantha Ann Smith Lequire,Carol Marie 

Bernhisel Teesateskie , Dewayne Gene Hicks,Mianna Louise Cucumber Luther,Betsy 

Jane Littlejohn Bigwitch,Timothy Lane Hill,Nikki Marlene Hill, Joni Leigh Hill, Norma 

Jean Oocumma Davidson, Frederick Lloyd Wilnoty,David Dennis Taylor,Sr. Nellie Rita 

Littlejohn Sanchez, Mollie Teresa Littlejohn, Ned David Smith, Douglas Leander Rattler,Temot 

Zena Rattler, Andrea Danielle Rattler, Miaxan Younce Aldridge, Robyn Jaye 

Bradley, James Griffin, William Mark Bird, Bernadine Queen Long, Bernadette Bird 

Armachain, William Allen Bird, Frederick Bird, John Douglas Bird, Charles Frederick 

Jumper, Emma Kathrine Blythe Sanders, Warren Harding Crowe Iii,Sara Jane Washington 

Wabagkeck, Matthew Anthony Carey, Virgina Bell Lossie, Sally Ann Catolster 

Sampson, Tamara Lee Sampson, Leverne Brown, Kathleen Brown Holloway, Buck 

Brown, Robert Ewell Long, Peggy Darlene Littlejohn, Nancy Ann Rose Long, Ronald 

Eugene Long, Edith Inez Jackson Crowe. 

Proposed Transfers 

Michael Dwayne Stamper to Christopher James Maney Birdtown community 

parcel.no. 100-c –(part of parcel.no. 100-a) containing 1,005 acres, more or less. 

Doris Alyne Long Stamper and William David Stamper to Michael Dwayne 

Stamper Birdtown community parcel.no.805-d(part of parcel.no.805-b) containing 0.951 

acres, more or less. 

Yolanda Michelle Queen Saunooke to Thomas Wesley Saunooke Upper Cherokee 

community parcel.no.598-b(remainder of parcel.no.598) containing 0.510 acres, 

more or less. One Half Undivided Interest 

Hillard Sneed to Hilliard Paul Sneed Wolfetown community parcel.no. 832- 

c(part of parcel.no. 832-b) containing 1.000 acre more or less. 

One Feather Office will be closed Monday, Sept. 6 

for Labor Day Holiday. 



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NEWS 

Tabled EBCI 

Ordinances 

PROVIDED By TOP OFFICE 

Tabled Ordinance No. 400 (2010) 

Submitted by Finance Office and the 

Office of the Attorney General 

WHEREAS, the Cherokee Tribal Council 

has established a gaming revenue allocation 

plan that provides for per capita distribution 

of distributable net revenue, as well 

as funding for Tribal government operations, 

enterprises, or programs; and 

WHEREAS, adjustments to some of the 

Tribal government funds are needed to 

fund programs and provided for needs of 

Tribal members effective at the beginning 

of FY2010; and 

WHEREAS, additional technical amendments 

are included to facilitate the administration 

of funds created in the Tribe’s 

revenue allocation plan; and 

WHEREAS, Cherokee Code Chapter 16C 

(the revenue allocation plan) is restated in 

its entirety to facilitate review by the Bureau 

of Indian Affairs. 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED 

by the Tribal Council of the Eastern Band 

of Cherokee Indians assembled, at which a 

quorum is present, that Chapter 16C of the 

Cherokee Code is amended and restated as 

follows: 

Note: This 26-page ordinance may be 

viewed in its enrety online at 

hp://www.nc-cherokee.com/theone- 

feather/2010/08/25/tabled-ordinances- 

2/ or at the TOP Office. 


Submitted by Junaluska Leadership 

Council 

HEREAS, in January 2005 the Jualuska 

Leadership Council began asking 

ribal leadership to assist with offering a 

ersonal Management Course to enrolled 

embers who have reached 18 years of 

ge and have met the requirements to reeive 

his/her Minors Trust Fund disburseent; 

and 

HEREAS, Tribal leadership has assisted 

n the development and implementation of 

Financial Educator, and 

HEREAS, the Financial Educator has 

ollaborated with the First Nations Develpment 

Institute to create an online finanial 

management course titled Manage 

our EBCI Money, and 

HEREAS, the Junaluska Leadership 

ouncil and several enrolled members of 

he Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians 

ave successfully completed the course 

nd endorse the requirement for all enolled 

members who have reached 18 

ears of age and have met the requireents 

to receive his/her Minors Trust Fund 

disbursement. 

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED 

by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians 

at which a quorum is present, that Eastern 

Band of Cherokee Indians Gaming Ordinance 

Sec. 16C-6. Minors and other legal 

incompetents, under section (a) Trust Fund 

for enrolled minor and incompetent members, 

in addition to receiving their high 

school diploma and reaching 18 years of 

age they must complete the online Manage 

Your EBCI Money course and include 

his/her Certificate of Completion as part of 

the packet to receive his/her minors fund 

disbursement. 

NOW BE IT FINALLY ORDAINED that 

the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians 

Tribal leadership carry out the intent of 

this ordinance. 


Submitted By Fisheries and Wildlife 

Management Program and the Natural 

Resources Enforcement Office 

WHEREAS, the Fisheries and Wildlife 

Management Program and the Natural Resources 

Enforcement Office are both affected 

by the laws and regulations of 

Chapter 113 of the Cherokee Code pertaining 

to hunting and fishing; and 

WHEREAS, these programs see a need to 

streamline and clarify portions of Chapter 

113 and to include additional regulations 

and fines for better enforcement of the 

laws; and 

WHEREAS, the Fisheries and Wildlife 

Management Program sees the need to increase 

its fishing permit fees in collaboration 

with the new electronic fishing permit 

system; and 

WHEREAS, local vendors who sell the 

fishing permits receive a commission for 

doing so would also benefit from this proposed 

increase in fishing license fee increase. 

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED, 


of Cherokee Indians, at which a quorum is 

present, that Chapter 113 is hereby 

amended and shall read as follows: 

Note: This 20-page ordinance may be 

viewed in its enrety online at 

hp://www.nc-cherokee.com/theone- 

feather/2010/08/26/tabled-ordinances- 

427-431/ or at the TOP Office. 


Submitted By Big Cove Rep. Perry 

Shell, Vice Chairman B. Ensley, and 

Yellowhill Rep. David Wolfe 

WHEREAS, the Tribal Casino Gaming 

Enterprise (TCGE), the Tribal Gaming 

Commission (TGC) and the Tribal Bingo 

Enterprise (TBE) are now required, by ordinance, 

to include their budgets as part of 

the Executive Committee’s proposed 

budget submitted annually to Tribal Council 

for approval; and 

WHEREAS, Cherokee Code Sections 

117-47(c)(d) and (g) should be amended to 

reflect the application of the Balance 

Budget Act to the budgets of TCGE, TGC 

and TBE. 




quorum is present, that Cherokee Code 

Sections 117-47(c)(d) and (g) be amended 

to read as follows: 

Sec. 117-47. Balanced budget act. 

(c) Budgets based on need. Tribal division 

program, commission and enterprise 

budgets shall be based on justified need. 

Increases and decreases in the budgets 

shall be tailored to the needs of individual 

division programs, commissions and enterprises. 

Across-the-board increases are 

prohibited. Increases shall not exceed five 

percent of the total General Fund gaming 

appropriations for the current fiscal year. 

(d) Executive director/chairman reports. 

The executive directors/chairmen of each 

tribal division, commission and enterprise 

shall provide to the Principal Chief, orally 

and in writing, a report consisting of a 

budget-to-actual comparison of revenues 

and expenses within their division, commission 

or enterprise (including for program). 

The report shall be presented every 

six months. For the six-month period ending 

March 31, reports are due on or before 

June 15. For the six-month period ending 

September 30, reports are due on or before 

January 15. Within 30 days of the date on 

which the reports are due, the Principal 

Chief shall present to Tribal Council a 

written summary for each division, commission 

and enterprise. 

(g) Annual budget and report. As provided 

in section 21 of the Tribal Charter, the Executive 

Committee shall present to Tribal 

Council a proposed budget. Additionally, 

the Principal Chief shall present an oral 

summary of the proposal to the members 

of the Tribe and Council in a televised 

Council session within 30 days after submitting 

the proposed budget to Council. 

The proposed budget shall be in the form 

of a detailed outline of the administration’s 

policy and funding priorities, as well as a 

presentation of the Tribe’s economic outlook 

for the coming fiscal year. The proposed 

budget shall estimate spending, 

revenue and borrowing levels, with input 

from Tribal divisions, programs, commissions 

and enterprises with funding broken 

down by budget and/or function categories. 

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all 

other subsections of Cherokee Code Section 

117-47 – Balance Budget Act – shall 

remain in full force and effect and that all 

other ordinances inconsistent with this ordinance 

are rescinded. 

BE IT FINALLY ORDAINED that this ordinance 

shall be effective when ratified by 

the Principal Chief. 



Shell, Vice-Chairman B. Ensley, and 


WHEREAS, the Tribal Casino Gaming 

Enterprise (TCGE was established in the 

public interest to provide an organizational 

business plan directing the Tribe’s Class 

III gaming operations; and 

WHEREAS, the TCGE has the power and 

duty to approve annual operating, capital 

and working capital budgets which fund 

both short and long range goals of the 

Tribe’s gaming operation; and 

WHEREAS, as a Tribal enterprise and instrumentality, 

the TCGE should be subject 

to the same financial accountability as 

Tribal divisions, programs, commissions 

and other enterprises; and 

WHEREAS, Cherokee Code Section 16A- 

5(c)(1) should be amended to require that 

the annual budget of TCGE be included in 


budget presented to the Tribal Council annually 

for approval. 





Section 16A-5(c)(1) be amended to read as 

follows: 

Sec. 16A-5. Powers and duties of Board 

of Advisors. 

(c) Budgetary and Financial Authority. 

The TCGE shall have the power and duty 

to: 

(1) Prepare annual operating, capital, and 

working capital budgets, which fund short 

range and long range goals and objectives 

of a gaming operation and the strategies 

used to accomplish these goals and objectives, 

which are to be included in the Executive 

Committee’s proposed budget 

submitted annually to Tribal Council for 

approval. 

BE IT FINALLY ORDAINED that all 

other sections of Cherokee Code Chapter 

16A – Tribal Casino Gaming Enterprise – 

shall remain in full force and effect and 

that all other ordinances inconsistent with 

this ordinance are rescinded. 

BE IT STILL FURTHER ORDAINED 

that Cherokee Code Sec. 117-47 – Balanced 

Budget Act – be revised to reflect 

the above changes to Cherokee Code Section 

16A-5(c)(1). 








WHEREAS, the Tribal Bingo Enterprise 

(TBE) was established in the public interest 

to provide an organizational business 

see ORDINANCES page 25

NEWS 

ORDINANCES, from page 24 

plan directing the Tribe’s Class II gaming 

operations; and 

WHEREAS, the TBE has the power and 

duty to approve annual operating, capital 

and working capital budgets which fund 

both short and long range goals of the 

ribe’s Class II gaming operation; and 

HEREAS, as a Tribal enterprise and intrumentality, 

the TBE should be subject 

o the same financial accountability as 

ribal divisions, programs, commissions 

nd other Tribal enterprises; and 

HEREAS, Cherokee Code Section 16B- 

(c)(1) should be amended to require that 

he annual budget of TBE be included in 

he Executive Committee’s proposed 


for approval. 





Section 16B-5(c)(1) be amended to read as 

follows: 

Sec. 16B-5. Powers and duties of Board. 

(c) Budgetary and Financial Authority. 

The TBE shall have the power and duty to: 

(1) Prepare annual operating, capital, and 

working capital budgets, which fund short 

range and long range goals and objectives 

of a gaming operation and the strategies 

used to accomplish these goals and objectives, 

which are to be included in the Executive 

Committee’s proposed budget 

submitted annually to Tribal Council for 

approval. 



16B – Tribal Bingo Enterprise – shall remain 

in full force and effect and that all 

other ordinances inconsistent with this ordinance 

are rescinded. 





16A-5(c)(1). 




the Tribal Council; and 

WHEREAS, surplus funds remaining 

from such fees, fines or additional funding 

at the end of the fiscal year shall be distributed 

to the Tribe in accordance with Chapter 

16C of the Cherokee Code; and 

WHEREAS, as a Tribal Commission, the 

TGC should be subject to the same financial 

accountability as Tribal divisions, programs, 

enterprises and other commissions; 

and 

WHEREAS, the Cherokee Code Section 

16-2.13 should be amended to require that 

the annual budget of TGC be included in 



for approval. 





Section 16-2.13 be amended to read as follows: 

Sec. 16-2.13. Budget. 

The Commission shall prepare a budget 

for its operations as necessary to pay 

salaries and other expenses, within the 

limit of funds available to it, which is to be 

included in the Executive Committee’s 

proposed budget submitted annually to 

Tribal Council for approval. The budget 

shall be established within the following 

limits: 



16 – Tribal Gaming – shall remain in full 

force and effect and that all other ordinances 

inconsistent with this ordinance are 

rescinded. 





16-2.13. 




Legal Notice 

Notice of Service 

Process by Publication 

Cherokee Tribal Court 

Cherokee, North Carolina 

Qualla Housing Authority 

Vs 

Clement Cucumber, CV–10-195 

Cody Francis Driver CV –10-132 

Leslie M Lossiah CV-10-186 

Danita M Thompson CV-10-134 

Steven Tisho CV-10-127 

To the Above Names Parties 

Take Notice that a pleading seeking relief against you 

has been filed in the above entitled action. The nature of 

the relief being sought is as follows: Complaint for 

Money Owed. 

You are required to make defense to such 

pleading no later than the 13th day of September 2010 

and upon your failure to do so, the Party (Qualla Housing) 

seeking service against you will apply to the Court 

for the relief sought. 

This the 18th day of August, 2010 

Agent for the Plaintiff, Julius F. Taylor P.O. box 1749 

Cherokee, NC. 28719 9/16 

LEGALS 

Legal Notice 

Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians 

Cherokee Tribal Court 

Cherokee, North Carolina 

Estate File No. 10-044 

Notice to Creditors and Debtors Of 

James Edward Smith 

All persons, firms, and corporations, having 

claims against, this estate are notified to exhibit them to 

the fiduciary(s) listed on or before the date listed or be 

barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are 

asked to make immediate payment to the appointed fiduciary(s) 

listed below: 

Deadline to submit claims: November 25, 2010 

This is the 17th day of August, 2010. 

Norma Jean Smith 256 Smith Rd 

Cherokee, NC. 28719 9/16 pd 

Legal Notices 

$56/flat fee 





HEREAS, the Tribal Gaming Commision 

(TGC) was established to regulate all 

orms of gaming on the Tribe’s Indian 

ands; and 

HEREAS, the TGC’s budget is partially 

unded by the Tribal Casino Gaming Enerprise 

as anoperating expense, by the 

ribal Bingo Enterprise for actual direct 

xpenses related to the regulation of its 

aming activities, and by licensing fees, 

egulatory fines or additional funding from 



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GENERAL EVENTS 

Rogers Family Reunion. Sept. 4 at the Cherokee County Indian Community Center 

beginning at 11am with lunch at 12pm. All relatives and friends are urged to attend. 

Bring a covered dish. Info: Jim Rogers (828) 321-3730. 

21st Annual Running Water Powwow. Sept. 4-5 at Ridge Ferry Park in Rome, Ga. 

The event opens daily at 10am. MC - Richard Bird, Head Man - Bullet Standingdeer, 

Head Lady - Nicole Williams, Host Drum - Bird Choppers, Arena Director - Jamie 

Pheasant. Info: http://www.runningwaterpowwow.com 

Miss Cherokee Contestant meeting. Sept. 5 at 3pm at Tsali Manor. 

Community Development Awards. Sept. 7 at the Birdtown Rec. Complex at 6pm. 

Meat is provided. Please bring a side dish or dessert. Info: 554-6931. 

Yellowhill Community Club Meeting. Sept. 14. Election of New Officers. 

Reclaiming Cultural Ownership – Challenging Indian Stereotypes show. Sept. 

16 – Oct. 24 at the Western Carolina University Fine Art Museum. EBCI artist Shan 

Goshorn will be part of the exhibit focusing on “unlearning” stereotypes and fostering 

Native pride. Info: fineartmuseum.wcu.edu or (828) 227-3591. 

outheastern Tribes Cultural Arts Celebration. Sept. 17-19 at the Cherokee Indian 

air Grounds. Info: Museum of the Cherokee Indian (828) 497-3481 for a complete 

chedule check the One Feather website. 

eritage Day. Sept. 18 from 2-5pm at the Unaka Community Center at 14945 Joe 

rown Highway, Unaka, NC (outside Murphy). Ribbon Cutting at 2 P.M, Guests: TJ 

olland, Dr. Anne Rogers, John Mason and Alan Keith For information call 828-835- 

626 

lass of 1960 Reunion. Sept. 23 at 5:30pm at Granny’s Kitchen. This was the first 

lass to graduate from the Charles George Gym. Bring your cameras and old photos. 

nfo or to RSVP: 788-5300, 497-7792, or 421-5015 

8th Annual Cherokee Parade. Oct. 5 at 4pm. The theme is “From Our Roots”. Entry 

orms are available at the Cherokee Welcome Center. The 3rd Annual Indian Car/Truck 

ompetition is scheduled that day at 3pm. Please meet at the Harrah’s Cherokee Casino 

arking lot. Info: 497-1054, fax 497-2505, travel@nc-cherokee.com 

all Craft Festival. Oct. 6 at 9:30am at the Old Mill located one mile south of Cheroee 

at 3082 U.S. 441. Info: 497-6536. 

8th Annual Cherokee Indian Fair . Oct. 5-9 at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds. 

pirit of the Nations Pow wow. Oct. 16 at Chilhowee Park in Knoxville, Tenn. 10am 

8pm GE 12 and 6pm online at www.indiancreekproductions.com 

CHEROKEE CALENDAR 

BENEFITS & FUNDRAISERS 

Benefit. Sept. 10 starting at 11am at Melinda Bigwith Residence on Bluewing Road. 

Menu: fried chicken or pork chop, sweet potato bread or bean bread, beans w/hominy, 

collard greens, boiled potatoes, fat back, drinks, and banana pudding. To order or info: 

497-0135 

CHURCH EVENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Crusade for Christ Gospel Singing. Sept. 3-4 starting at 7pm nightly at Wolftown 

Gym. Groups from far and near. If you wish to sing, you are welcome. The gym is 

located above Santa land on right hand side. 

Homecoming. Sept. 19 at Shoal Creek Baptist Church. All past and present church 

family members and pastors and their families are welcome. Worship and special 

singing from 10am – 12:30pm. Fellowship and dinner will follow. 

25th Homecoming. Sept. 26 at Living Waters Lutheran Church at 30 Locust Road in 

Cherokee. Please RSVP by Sept. 10. Info: 497-3730 or 497-6121. 

HEALTH & SPORTS 

Healing Waters Veterans Fly Fishing Tournament. Sept. 18-19 at Rivers Edge Outfitters 

in Cherokee. Sponsored by Project Healing Waters, this event will feature: fishing 

for vets, a banquet, raffle and silent auction, fly fishing clinic, slideshows and guest 

speakers. Info: Ryan Harman (828) 808-1875 rsh0864@aol.com or Rick Queen (828) 

550-8487 rick_s_queen@yahoo.com 

11th Annual Land of the Sky Fall Classic - September 11 & 12, Asheville, NC girls 

ages 8-18 Entry deadline September 5 go to www.ladyroyals.org or email info@ladyroyals.org 

or call Rick Farmer 828-808-4950. hosted by WNC Lady Royals 

“To Write Love on Her Arm” . Oct. 14 at Sequoyah National Golf Club. Hosted by 

Cherokee High School Girls Golf Team for AAA teams. 

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Fuel Applications. Cherokee Senior Citizens Fuel applications will be available on 

Sept. 8. If you are applying for electrically heating assistance please bring a current bill 

and the last four (4) digits of the social security number of the individual whose name 

the bill is in. No applications will be accepted that are not complete. You may pick-up 

an application at the following places: Tsali Manor, Snowbird Senior Center, and the 

John Welch Center. Disabled Fuel program will begin on Oct. 1. Info: 554-6860. 

Community Announcements are FREE of charge! 

Bring them by our office, fax them to 497-1754 or email to: 

scotmckie@nc-cherokee.com. 



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Obituaries 

Charles Loren 

Whelen 

Charles Loren Whelan(Chuck), 

5, passed away Wednesday, August 25th, 

010 in a Swain County Hospital after a 

period of declining health. A native of Gibon 

Co, IN, He was the son of the late 

harles and Ruth Gibson Whelan. He was 

US Navy Veteran having served during 

he Vietnam War. 

He is survived by his companion, 

ouise Maney; Brothers William Whelan 

f Wadesville, IN, Lonnie Whelan of Indinapolis, 

IN; one sister Lois Johnston of 

t. Vernon, IN; one Aunt, Mary Fisher of 

vansville, IN and several cousins; nieces; 

ephews; and special friends Louise 

aney and Rosa Maney of Cherokee and 

enny Maney Wilson and family of 

ranklin, and his loving pet Gili. 

Charles’s wishes were to be created 

and no services will be held. 

The family will receive friends at 

nytime at 381 Carringer St. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may 

be made to the family to help with final expenses. 

An online register is available at 

www.crispfuneralhome.org 


Donald E. Crowe 

Donald E. Crowe, 62, of the 

Wolfetown Community went home to be 

with the Lord Friday, August 27, 2010 at 

his residence. A native of Cherokee, he 

was the son of the late Davis George and 

Betty Crowe George. He was retired with 

Qualla Housing as a truck driver with over 

20 years of service. 

He was preceded in death by his 

wife, Edith Crowe; and brother, Sonny 

Crowe. 

He is survived by two sons, Donavon 

(Dodie) Crowe and wife Pamela of 

Cherokee, Rodney Panther of Cherokee; 

three step children, Daisey Crowe of 

Cherokee, Dallas and Donovan Dean 

Crowe of Cherokee; 11 grandchildren; two 

great grandchildren; four sisters, Katherine 

Verran of Grapevine, TX, Donnette Lossiah 

of Cherokee, Arbrey Bigmeat of 

Cherokee, Glenda Crowe of Cherokee; 

and one brother, Charles (Inky) Crowe of 

Morganton. 

Funeral services were held at 

11:00 a.m. Tuesday at Old Antioch Missionary 

Baptist Church of which he was a 

member. Revs. Denny Crowe and Danny 

Little officiated with burial in the Bradley 

Cemetery. 

YELLOWHILL SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE 

KEITH SNEED 

After graduating from Chilocco Indian High School in 

Oklahoma, I was drafted into the United States Army in 1968. 

I’m very proud to say that I am a Veteran of the Vietnam War. 

I returned to North Carolina and got my Associates Degree in 

Forest Products Technology from Haywood Technical College. 

I then continued my education at Western Carolina University 

and received my Bachelor’s Degree in Education in 1978. I’m 

very pleased to be working at the Cooperative Extension Center 

in Cherokee where I’m able to put my skills to use. I have lived 

most of my adult life in the Yellowhill community. I am qualified 

to be your school board representative. I will strive to meet with members of the communities 

to discuss ideas they may have to make our SCHOOLS and communities work better. Please contact 

me directly if you have any questions, 828-497-2888, or email danielksneed@hotmail.com - I 

would appreciate your vote and your support. 

Political Ad paid for by the candidate 9/2 

25th Homecoming 

September 25 

Living Waters Lutheran Church 

30 Locust Rd 

Everyone is Invited 

The 4th Annual 

Conference for 

American Indian Women of 

Proud Nations (AIWPN) 

September 16-17, 2010 

Harrahs' Cherokee Hotel 

777 Casino Drive, Cherokee, NC 28719 

(828) 497-7777 

“Nurturing and Empowering Our Communities through Leadership” 

www.aiwpn.org/ 

The conference will convene on Thursday morning at 

8:30 am. 

Thursday evening, the conference will host a banquet 

to honor women who have contributed to promoting 

leadership and service in their tribes and communities. 

The keynote speaker for the banquet is former Principal 

Chief and current Cherokee Schools Director of Education 

Joyce Dugan. 

The conference will conclude on Friday afternoon 

The conference theme, “Nurturing and Empowering 

Our Communities Through Leadership,” reflects the tenor 

of Indian country today. Women are increasingly taking 

on the mantle of leadership in a variety of ways. Although 

the rate of participation by women in tribal government 

and community leadership is still less than men, women 

play a significant role in tribal politics and community 

building. 

Native women from throughout the nation will attend 

this conference. The conference is offering a program 

with statewide and national applications, speakers 

who are recognized experts in their professions and 

timely topics. Workshops are focused on building leadership 

skills. Drawing upon our cultural traditions and values. 

For more information about the conference, 

visit our web site at www.aiwpn.org/ 

We are also on Facebook 

www.facebook.com/aiwpn. 

RSVP by September 10 

call 497-3730 or 497-6121 

9/9pd 

This event is cosponsored by UNCP. 

9/9pd 



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A&E 

Tribal Members win at 

Cherokee Homecoming 

Art Show in Okla. 

A&E 

Building One Fire connects 

Cherokee Life and Art 

REVIEWED By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. 

ONE FEATHER STAFF 

There aren’t that many books out there 

these days that catch my eye. But, one book 

came across my desk last week entitled Building 

One Fire: Art + World View in Cherokee 

Life that definitely drew me in. 

The book, co-written by Cherokee Nation 

Principal Chief Chadwick Corntassel Smith 

and Rennard Strickland, examines the many varieties 

of traditional and modern Cherokee art 

and how each relates to and reflects the life of 

its producer. 

In the opening message, Chief Smith 

relates, “It is believed that the designed purpose 

for the Cherokee Nation is to be a people who 

are happy and healthy, who are in touch with 

the essence of their culture and its values and 

attributes. Art is an effective way to pass on 

and enjoy culture, but this book is not primarily 

an art book. Each artwork tells a story about 

what it is to be Cherokee.” 

Featuring wonderful artwork captured 

in exquisite photography, the book is chocolate 

cake for the eyes. Even if you have no interest 

in Cherokee life or art, you’ll enjoy the pretty 

pictures in this book. 

And, the art featured in the book runs 

the gamut of Cherokee works including baskets, 

pottery, beadwork, metalwork, photography, 

paintings and more. 

Many of the pieces of art come with 

quotes and explanations from the artists themselves 

including Joel Queen, an EBCI tribal 

member, who has several pieces of incised pottery 

in the book. “Art influences every aspect 

of my life,” Queen says in the work, “from 

what I’m thinking about when I go to bed to 

what I’m planning on doing when I get up; it 

determines when I stop to eat…I basically live 

for it.” 

Building One Fire features Cherokee 

artists from all over, Eastern Band and Cherokee 

Nation, north and south, east and west, who 

all share their own experiences and unique perspectives 

on what being Cherokee means to 

them. 

Martha Berry, a master bead artist from 

the Cherokee Nation, sums up the spirit of the 

book with her quote, “An elder of the Eastern 

Band of the Cherokee relates that after contact, 

beadwork enabled cultural survival: It was a 

visual language that kept beliefs alive.” 

And, that is what art does. It keeps beliefs 

alive. It keeps spirits alive. It keeps culture 

alive. 

And, Building One Fire captures that 

spirit. 



31

CELEBRATIONS 


Happy 9th birthday 

Me-Li 

Love, 

Granny, Marty, Fay 

Miss Cherokee 

enjoy your stay at 

UNC-Charlotte 

Love, Jo 

Birthdays in 

Memory 

Hugo 

8/30/2000 - 1/19/2004 

Harlee 

8/30/1986 - 11/30/2004 

Birth Announcements 

Rattler 

Shooter Khrystofor Hawk Raler born 

on August 7 to Swann and Taryn Rattler 

of Cherokee in Jackson County, 

weighing 8 pounds, 7 ounces. 

Tushka 

Nashoba Yanalli Tushka born on August 

15 to Will Tushka and Stephanie 

Maney of Cherokee in Jackson County, 

weighing 9 pounds, 8 ounces. 

2006 Chevy Trailblazer LS 4WD White, auto, 

allpower, pw, pseats, pl, ps, pb, ac, cruise,tilt, 

stereo/cass/CD,exec. condo.,extra clean 50K 

miles Stk#K2911 

2009 Chevy Cobalt 4DR LT Blue, auto, allpower, 

pw,pl,ps,pb,alloy,ac,cruise,tilt,stereo/cass/CD,exec 

. cond.,extra clean 41K miles Stk#K2916 

1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS Red,2DR, convert., 

5autotran, allpower, pw,pl,ps,pb, 

alloy,ac,cruise,tilt, stereo/cass/CD, loaded, exec. 

condo., extra clean, 87K miles Stk#K2911 

Eastern Band of Cherokee 

Indians 

For Deadlines and applications please call 497-8131. 

Indian Preference does apply A current job application must 

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

Tribal application. 

Positions Open 

Closing September 16, 2010 @ 4 pm 

1. Assistant Clerk/Receptionist- Tribal Court ($19,980- $24,980) 

2. Health Manager- Tribal Child Care ($31,700-$40,420) 

3. Plumber Assistant- Tsali Manor ($16,480-$20,600) 

4. Utility Worker- Tribal Construction (2 Positions) ($18,140-$22,680) 

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

6. Network Specialist- IT ($31,700-$40,420) 

7. Lead Teacher- Tribal Child Care ($26,140-$33,340) 

8. Treasurer- Budget & Finance ($56,460-$71,990) 

Open Until Filled 

1. EMT-P (Part-time) – EMS 

2. Teacher- Tribal Child Care 

3. Teacher Assistant- Tribal Child Care 

Health & Medical Positions 

1. C.N.A.– Tsali Care Center 

2. RN/PRN- Qualla Youth Health Ctr 

3. LPN- Tsali Care Center 

4. Cook Aide- Tsali Care Center 

5. CHR- CHR 

6. Housekeeper- Tsali Care Center 

7. Public Health Nurse- Women’s 

Wellness 

8. Receipts Processor- Home Health 

9. C.N.A- Home Health 

2009 Mercury Grand Marquis LS White,4DR, 

auto,allpower,pw,pseats,pl,ps,pb,ac,cruise,tilt, 

stereo/cass/CD, 28K miles Stk#M3072 

2009 Chevy Cobalt LT White,2DR, 

auto,allpower,pw.pl,ps,pb,alloy,ac,cruise,tilt, 

stereo/cass/CD,exec cond.,extra clean, 30K 

miles Stk#K2918 

2009 Dodge Caliber SXLSilver,4DR, 

auto,allpower,pw.pl,ps,pb,allum,ac,cruise,tilt 

,CD,exec cond.,extra clean, 47K miles 

Stk#K2918

Sept. 2, 2010 - Eastern Band of Cherokee

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